2023～2024学年第一学期期末调研考试
高二英语试题
说明：
1.本试卷共12页, 满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
2.请将所有答案按照题号填涂或填写在答题卡/纸相应的答题处, 否则不得分。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. ￡19. 15. B. ￡9. 18. C. ￡f9. 15.
答案是C:
1. What does the man buy online
A. Books. B. Clothes. C. Shoes.
2. What is the man’s boss like
A. She is serious. B. She is humorous. C. She is easygoing
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Cooking methods. B. Eating habits. C. Losing weight.
4. Why did the woman leave her former job
A. It wasn’t challenging.
B. It was a badly-paid job.
C. It required professional skills.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A Husband and wife.
B. Employer and employee.
C. Saleswoman and customer.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5 分, 满分22. 5 分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What do we know about the woman
A. She likes watching movies.
B. She enjoys outdoor activities.
C. She is pleased with the rain.
7. What did the man do last weekend
A. He did some gardening.
B. He did some shopping.
C. He went to a restaurant.
听第7 段材料, 回答第8至10 题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. Over the phone. B. In a company. C. At a bookstore.
9. What language is required for the job
A. German. B. Chinese. C. Spanish.
10 What will the man do next week
A. Start working.
B. Attend an interview.
C. Put up an advertisement.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11 What was the man doing when the argument broke out
A. He was driving. B. He was shouting. C. He was sleeping.
12. What does the man think of Tara’s words
A. Doubtful. B. Reliable. C. Surprising.
13. What was the cause of the argument
A. The cars crashed into each other.
B. A driver was going the wrong way.
C. The drivers didn’t let each other through.
听第9段材料, 回答第14 至16 题。
14. What excited Greg’s interest in reading
A. His summer vacation.
B. His grandmother’s books.
C. His parents’ encouragement.
15. Who inspired Greg to become a writer
A. His parents. B. His grandmother. C. His teacher.
16. How did Greg feel while writing his first novel
A. Proud, B. Worried C. Disappointed.
听第10段材料, 回答第17 至20 题。
17. Whom is the speaker talking to
A. University graduates.
B. University freshmen.
C. High school students.
18. What did the speaker do in his first year of university
A. He served as a part-time reporter.
B. He studied history as a researcher.
C. He worked at a local radio station.
19. Why does the speaker encourage students to join clubs
A. They can find their true interest.
B. They can enrich their university life.
C. They can build communication skills.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To introduce a club. B. To give some advice. C. To set some rules.
第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Cruise (邮轮) tourism is becoming popular with some 36 million passengers expected to cruise in 2024. Have a look at new ships provided by cruise lines.
DISNEY TREASURE
The 800-passenger Disney Treasure will mirror its sister ship Disney Wish while focusing more on mystery and adventure atmospheres on the high seas as opposed to a fairy-tale theme. Kids who loved the Frozen-themed dining experience on Disney Wish can move into the world of Encanto at a new themed restaurant, Plaza de Coco, on board Treasure.
ICON OF THE SEAS
Icon of the Seas will travel Caribbean waters as the largest cruise ship in the world, with a maximum onboard capacity of 7,600 guests. Passengers can expect a floating festival of entertainment, including the world’s largest waterpark at sea, featuring six water slides, a pool and much more.
RIVERSIDE MOZART
With a top-class hotel feel, the 1400-passenger Riverside Mozart will launch along the Danube in 2024, visiting such cities as Vienna and Bratislava. It includes an indoor pool and steam rooms, plus four restaurants spread across four decks (甲板).
SEABOURN PURSUIT
Expedition (远征) cruising is more appealing than ever these days. Seabourn Pursuit, half the passenger number of Riverside Mozart, entered service in August 2023. It has a 24-person expedition team to maximize adventures on land and at sea in destinations in the South Pacific and Antarctica, all among the itineraries (行程) for 2024.
1 What is special about Disney Treasure
A. It creates a mysterious mood. B. It is based on a fairy-tale theme.
C. It provides a kids-only restaurant. D. It offers the same meal as Disney Wish.
2. What do Icon of the Seas and Riverside Mozart have in common
A. They have top-class hotels. B. They visit beautiful cities.
C. They offer water activities. D. They have famous restaurants.
3. Which cruise ship holds the smallest capacity of passengers
A. Disney Treasure. B. Icon of the Seas.
C. Riverside Mozart. D. Seabourn Pursuit.
B
Emmanuel Mendoza, a college student, is currently running a study at Texas A&M University, where he’s mixing simulated (模拟的)Martian (火星的) soil and frass(粪便)from fly larvae(幼虫)to find just the right recipe for growing plants on Mars.
The seed of this idea was planted when Mendoza was in middle school, watching Ridley Scott’s 2015 film The Martian, in which Mark Watney becomes stuck on the planet and grows potatoes to survive. “That got me really interested in what nutrients or what soil structure Martian soil has that we could potentially take advantage of, ”Mendoza said.
Now, he’s running an experiment growing English peas in simulated Martian soil. “I definitely considered potatoes like Mark Watney, ”he said. “But the fact was that I couldn’t necessarily get the data I wanted out of them. ”
He wanted to be able to measure plant growth as it occurred throughout his experiment. Since potatoes grow underground, he’d only be able to collect data once they were done growing. In the end, Mendoza chose to grow English peas because they’re self-pollinating(自花传粉), grow fairly quickly and he can see the shoots climb.
Martian soil, though it does contain other essential nutrients, isn’t exactly ideal for plants from Earth. It tends to be rocky and lacks the right organic (有机 的)matter. Here’s where the larvae come in. Mendoza turned to the larvae of black soldier flies, which produce a waste known as frass. “They can break down almost any biomatter and turn it into really useful matter, “Mendoza said. “And then you can use the frass as a nutrient alternative to soil.”
For this experiment, Mendoza mixed different percentages of simulated Martian soil and frass to see what best supported growing English pea plants. Now, he said he’s seeing growth across all his plants—even the ones growing in 100%simulated Martian soil.
4. Why does the author mention the film The Martian
A. To show Mendoza’s enthusiasm for films.
B. To illustrate Mark Watney’s intelligence.
C. To prove Mark Watney’s interest in gardening.
D. To introduce the origin of Mendoza’s experiment.
5. Why did Mendoza grow English peas instead of potatoes
A. He was unwilling to repeat others’ study.
B. English peas grew far faster than potatoes .
C. Potatoes needed stricter living conditions.
D. It was more convenient to collect the data.
6. What is the function of frass
A. It serves as certain essential nutrients.
B. It loosens the soil for plants to grow.
C. It makes the soil become quite rocky.
D. It helps black soldier flies grow stronger.
7. How does Mendoza feel about his experiment results
A. Doubtful. B. Pleased. C. Intolerant. D. Disappointed.
C
A number of studies have looked at how family life can affect productivity (生产效率) and satisfaction in the workplace, but there has been surprisingly little research on the influence of leisure activities.
So Ciara Kelly at Sheffield University and co-workers surveyed 129 hobbyists to look at how the time spent on their hobbies shaped their work life. To begin with, the team measured the seriousness of each participant’s hobby, asking them to rate their agreement with statements like ”I regularly train for this activity“, and also assessed how similar the demands of their job and hobby were. Then, each month for seven months, participants recorded how many hours they had devoted to their activity, and completed a scale measuring their belief in their ability to effectively do their job, or their “self-efficacy” (自我效能). They also completed a scale measuring their resilience (适应力) at work.
The researchers found that when participants spent longer than normal doing their leisure activity, their belief in their ability to perform their job increased. But this was only the case when they had a serious hobby that was dissimilar to their job, or when their hobby was similar to their work but they only did it occasionally. When their hobby was both serious and similar to their job, then spending more time on it actually had a detrimental effect, decreasing their self-efficacy.
Why might that be To maintain a serious hobby, people need to invest significant psychological resources—so if the activity has the same kinds of demands as their work, they may be left tired and unable to perform as well at their job. But if their hobby is quite different from their career, it may not interfere (干预) in the same way but instead help them develop other knowledge and skills that can boost their confidence at work.
Still, the results suggest that companies may want to encourage employees to develop interests outside of work, as long as those activities differ from their day-to-day tasks.
8. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The methods of assessment.
B. The completion of scales.
C. The causes of self-efficacy.
D. The process of Kelly’s survey.
9. What does the underlined word ”detrimental“ in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Useful. B. Harmful. C. Productive D. Positive.
10. Kelly’s study found that people’s productivity can increase if ________________.
A. their hobbies differ much from their work routine
B. their hobbies have the same demands as their work
C. they assume that they can gain skills from their jobs
D. they believe that they can perform better in their work
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Boss: Allow your staff to relax more
B. Employee: Devote more time to work
C. Boss: Offer your staff more leisure activities
D. Employee: Develop hobbies dissimilar to jobs
D
We’ve all experienced it: You have important information you need to remember, and you’ll do anything it takes to keep it at the forefront of your brain. In this situation, rote memorization(死记硬背)may be your best—or even your only—option.
Rote memorization is when we repeat a piece of information until we remember it. One great example of it is the alphabet(字母表). When we are little, we don’t necessarily understand that our language is composed of the letters A to Z. But we memorize them in a specific order because we are taught to, and then we know the alphabet.
There are situations in which rote memorization can be helpful. “Rote memorization can be a useful learning tool in some situations, but its effectiveness depends on the type of information being learned and how it is applied, ”says Dr. Aldrich Chan, neuropsychologist. He tells us that rote memorization helps us quickly recall basic facts and information such as vocabulary words or math formulas (公式). This can be particularly helpful in situations where immediate access to information is required, such as during exams or for job roles.
The act of memorizing through repetition also has its down sides. Chan notes that “rote memorization often does not promote a deep understanding of the material. Learners may be able to memorize facts or information without truly understanding their meaning or significance. ”On the other hand, he explains that “meaningful learning focuses on understanding the fundamental concepts and principles(原理), encouraging critical thinking, and promoting the integration(整合)of knowledge into broader contexts. Meaningful learning promotes long-term memory and the ability to apply knowledge flexibly. “
However, both rote memorization and meaningful learning have their place. The most important thing to remember is that they are different, and rote memorization cannot stand in as an alternative to actual learning. Memorizing something doesn’t mean you understand it, and it doesn’t mean that you can do anything with it.
12. How does the author introduce the topic in Paragraph 1
A. By creating a scene. B. By giving a definition.
C. By giving an example. D. By making a comparison.
13. Why does the author mention the alphabet in Paragraph 2
A. To instruct us how to learn the alphabet.
B. To explain how rote memorization works.
C. To stress why learning in order is essential.
D. To introduce the disadvantages of repetition.
14. What can we learn about rote memorization from Dr. Aldrich Chan
A. It focuses on the concepts and principles.
B. It keeps knowledge in your brain for long.
C. It helps promote a meaningful understanding.
D. It is a useful learning tool for test preparation.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards rote memorization
A. Critical. B. Unclear C. Objective. D. Favorable.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you think that your life stay unchanged Have you reached a point where things are ok, but not very exciting If you do feel these things, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life. _____16_____ What is more, you only get one, so you do need to make it the very best you can. So, how can you increase the quality of your life
Treat yourself. It doesn’t matter if it’s a meal out or a visit to a theater. Make the first thing a treat that you have been dreaming of for some time. _____17_____
Treats can be free, and you can always spare time if you want to.
Make a daily plan. Do you wake up in the morning with a feeling that there is just so much to get done Start each day by focusing on what to do, and then make a list for that day. A few minutes spent making a list will prevent you from forgetting something important, and will help you prioritize your tasks. _____18_____
Grow a positive thinking habit. Do you suffer negative thoughts Being negative damages your quality of life. _____19_____ It will take work, but changing the way you think will bring greater happiness and make your quality of life much better. “Can do” is a fantastic motto for life. Why not buy a T-shirt with “YESICAN” on the front
Life is good. You are lucky to be alive. Make the most of the years you have on Earth and Enjoy. _____20_____. Follow the advice above and you will surely increase the quality of your life. Be positive, and be happy.
A Life is what you make it.
B. Don’t waste them being negative.
C. Stop being a defeatist and start being an optimist.
D. Don’t make excuses about not having time or money.
E. It is a good idea to think of something cheap as a treat.
F. Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere.
G. Crossing completed jobs off your list will make you feel positive.
第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In Nairobi, Kenya, Richard Turere, a twelve-year-old Maasai boy, had come up with a surprising invention. His family raised cattle, and one of the biggest ___21___ was protecting them at night from lion attacks. Richard had noticed that a still campfire didn’t fear the lions, ___22___ walking around waving a torch did seem to work. The lions were apparently afraid of ___23___ lights! Richard had somehow taught himself ___24___ by messing around with parts taken from his parents’ radio. He used that knowledge to ___25___ a system of lights that would turn on and off in order, ___26___ a sense of movement. It was built from scrapyard (废弃场) ___27___ —solar panels, a car battery, and a motorcycle indicator box. He installed (安装)the lights and the lion attacks ___28___.
News of his invention spread and other villages wanted in. Instead of seeking to ___29___ the lions as they had done before, they installed Richard’s “lion lights”. Both villagers and pro-lion(亲狮的)environmentalists were ___30___ .
Because of his invention, Richard won a(n)___31___ to one of Kenya’s best schools, and was ___32___ to give a TED Talk. He got on an airplane for the first time in his life and ___33___ to Long Beach, California. As he walked onto the TED stage, you could tell he was nervous, but that only made him more___34___ . As Richard spoke, people were focusing on every word he said, and every time he smiled, the audience ___35___ . When he finished, people just stood and cheered.
21.
A. conflicts B. investments C. foundations D. challenges
22.
A. and B. but C. or D. until
23.
A. moving B. shining C. faint D. intense
24.
A. farming B. hunting C. economics D. electronics
25.
A. adjust B. assess C. invent D. display
26.
A. affecting B. creating C. monitoring D. damaging
27.
A. tools B. metals C. parts D. machines
28.
A. continued B. stopped C. increased D. stayed
29.
A. kill B. raise C. train D. protect
30.
A. worried B. happy C. moved D. disappointed
31.
A. election B. argument C. competition D. scholarship
32.
A. ordered B. invited C. instructed D. forced
33.
A. ran B. swam C. flew D. drove
34.
A. amusing B. confusing C. engaging D. frightening
35.
A. melted B. cried C. argued D. apologized
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。
Chinese wushu—better known as kung fu—has long inspired the imagination of the West, from Bruce Lee and Shaolin monks ___36___ Kung Fu Panda.
Despite its enormous ___37___ (popular), wushu has yet to become a widespread international sport. As a practitioner (习艺者) of wushu since childhood, Goh once remarked, “If competitive wushu were to make ___38___ (it) way into the Olympics, it needs to become more visually ___39___ (appeal), displaying its gracefulness and difficulty. Compared with 30 years ago, wushu competitions require more challenging movements. Many of these new movements involve spinning the body, which ___40___ (be) particularly challenging for non-Chinese practitioners. It also takes a lot of time for them ___41___ (match) Chinese athletes. This makes promoting wushu more challenging.”
The scoring system in competitive wushu should also be simpler, ___42___ helps prevent cheating and gives practitioners and coaches ___43___ (clear) direction. One of the factors professional organizations like the IOC take into consideration when ___44___ (value) a sport is the influence of sponsors. Currently, the IWUF’s sponsors are ____45____ (primary) from China. The IOC definitely considers the assets and liabilities (资产和负债) wushu brings. So we still have a long way to go.
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华, 你校英语社团组织演讲比赛, 请你以“Be a critical news reader”为题写一篇演讲稿, 内容包括：
1.批判性阅读的重要性;
2.具体做法。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Be a critical news reader
Good morning, everyone!
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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。
It all started at tea-time. Mrs. Bendall, Dicky’s mother, and Mrs. Spears, who was spending the afternoon with her, were quietly sitting and sewing (做针线活)in the drawing room. The children were eating their bread and butter nicely and quietly, and the servant girl had just poured out the milk and water, when Dicky suddenly took the bread plate, put it upside down on his head, and held the bread knife tightly.
“Look at me!” he shouted.
His shocked sisters looked, and before the servant girl could get there, the bread plate shook, slid to the floor and broke into small pieces. At this awful point the little girls lifted up their voices and shouted their loudest.
“Mother, come and look what he’s done!”
“Dicky’s broken a great plate!”
“Come and stop him, mother!”
Can you imagine how mother came running But she was too late. Dicky had jumped out of his chair, run through the window on to the veranda(走廊), and, well—there she stood—helpless. What could she do She couldn’t chase after the child. She couldn’t hunt for Dicky through the apple trees. That would be undignified (不 体面的).
“Very well, Dicky, ” she cried, “I shall have to think of some way of punishing you.”
Seeing this, Mrs. Spears said, “Oh, my dear. I’m sure you make a great mistake in trying to bring up children without beating them. Nothing really takes its place.” “Believe me. There is nothing like handing the naughty kid to his father,” she added.
Mrs. Bendall, deep inside, was terribly shocked to hear the advice. But Mrs. Spears seemed to take it as a normal thing, so she did it too.
The children had gone to bed before Dicky’s father Edward came back. Mrs. Bendall rushed to him, “You have to beat Dicky.”
“But why on earth should I start beating him ” responded Edward. “We’ve never done it before.”
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。
After he heard the reason, a burst of anger went through him.
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Instead of beating him, Edward decided to talk openly with Dicky.
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听力答案：1~5 AABAC 6-10 CBACB 11-15 CACBC 16-20 BBAAB2023～2024学年第一学期期末调研考试
高二英语试题
说明：
1.本试卷共12页, 满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
2.请将所有答案按照题号填涂或填写在答题卡/纸相应的答题处, 否则不得分。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. ￡19. 15. B. ￡9. 18. C. ￡f9. 15.
答案是C:
1. What does the man buy online
A. Books. B. Clothes. C. Shoes.
2. What is the man’s boss like
A. She is serious. B. She is humorous. C. She is easygoing
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Cooking methods. B. Eating habits. C. Losing weight.
4. Why did the woman leave her former job
A. It wasn’t challenging.
B. It was a badly-paid job.
C. It required professional skills.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.
B. Employer and employee.
C. Saleswoman and customer.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5 分, 满分22. 5 分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What do we know about the woman
A. She likes watching movies.
B. She enjoys outdoor activities.
C. She is pleased with the rain.
7. What did the man do last weekend
A. He did some gardening.
B. He did some shopping.
C. He went to a restaurant.
听第7 段材料, 回答第8至10 题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. Over the phone. B. In a company. C. At a bookstore.
9. What language is required for the job
A. German. B. Chinese. C. Spanish.
10. What will the man do next week
A. Start working.
B. Attend an interview.
C. Put up an advertisement.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. What was the man doing when the argument broke out
A. He was driving. B. He was shouting. C. He was sleeping.
12. What does the man think of Tara’s words
A. Doubtful. B. Reliable. C. Surprising.
13. What was the cause of the argument
A. The cars crashed into each other.
B. A driver was going the wrong way.
C. The drivers didn’t let each other through.
听第9段材料, 回答第14 至16 题。
14. What excited Greg’s interest in reading
A. His summer vacation.
B. His grandmother’s books.
C. His parents’ encouragement.
15. Who inspired Greg to become a writer
A. His parents. B. His grandmother. C. His teacher.
16. How did Greg feel while writing his first novel
A. Proud, B. Worried C. Disappointed.
听第10段材料, 回答第17 至20 题。
17. Whom is the speaker talking to
A. University graduates.
B. University freshmen.
C. High school students.
18. What did the speaker do in his first year of university
A. He served as a part-time reporter.
B. He studied history as a researcher.
C. He worked at a local radio station.
19. Why does the speaker encourage students to join clubs
A. They can find their true interest.
B. They can enrich their university life.
C. They can build communication skills.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To introduce a club. B. To give some advice. C. To set some rules.
第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Cruise (邮轮) tourism is becoming popular with some 36 million passengers expected to cruise in 2024. Have a look at new ships provided by cruise lines.
DISNEY TREASURE
The 800-passenger Disney Treasure will mirror its sister ship Disney Wish while focusing more on mystery and adventure atmospheres on the high seas as opposed to a fairy-tale theme. Kids who loved the Frozen-themed dining experience on Disney Wish can move into the world of Encanto at a new themed restaurant, Plaza de Coco, on board Treasure.
ICON OF THE SEAS
Icon of the Seas will travel Caribbean waters as the largest cruise ship in the world, with a maximum onboard capacity of 7,600 guests. Passengers can expect a floating festival of entertainment, including the world’s largest waterpark at sea, featuring six water slides, a pool and much more.
RIVERSIDE MOZART
With a top-class hotel feel, the 1400-passenger Riverside Mozart will launch along the Danube in 2024, visiting such cities as Vienna and Bratislava. It includes an indoor pool and steam rooms, plus four restaurants spread across four decks (甲板).
SEABOURN PURSUIT
Expedition (远征) cruising is more appealing than ever these days. Seabourn Pursuit, half the passenger number of Riverside Mozart, entered service in August 2023. It has a 24-person expedition team to maximize adventures on land and at sea in destinations in the South Pacific and Antarctica, all among the itineraries (行程) for 2024.
1. What is special about Disney Treasure
A. It creates a mysterious mood. B. It is based on a fairy-tale theme.
C. It provides a kids-only restaurant. D. It offers the same meal as Disney Wish.
2. What do Icon of the Seas and Riverside Mozart have in common
A. They have top-class hotels. B. They visit beautiful cities.
C They offer water activities. D. They have famous restaurants.
3. Which cruise ship holds the smallest capacity of passengers
A. Disney Treasure. B. Icon of the Seas.
C. Riverside Mozart. D. Seabourn Pursuit.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个邮轮旅游的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The 800-passenger Disney Treasure will mirror its sister ship Disney Wish while focusing more on mystery and adventure atmospheres on the high seas as opposed to a fairy-tale theme.(可搭载800名乘客的“迪士尼宝藏”号将模仿其姊妹船“迪士尼希望”号，并将更多地关注公海上的神秘和冒险氛围，而不是童话主题)”可知，迪士尼宝藏的特别之处在于创造了一种神秘的气氛。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Passengers can expect a floating festival of entertainment, including the world’s largest waterpark at sea, featuring six water slides, a pool and much more.(乘客们可以期待一个漂浮的娱乐节日，包括世界上最大的海上水上乐园，有六个水上滑梯，一个游泳池等等)”以及倒数第二段“It includes an indoor pool and steam rooms, plus four restaurants spread across four decks (甲板).(它包括一个室内游泳池和蒸汽浴室，以及分布在四个甲板上的四个餐厅)”可知，Icon of the Seas和Riverside Mozart的共同之处在于都提供水上活动。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The 800-passenger Disney Treasure will mirror its sister ship Disney Wish while focusing more on mystery and adventure atmospheres on the high seas as opposed to a fairy-tale theme.(可搭载800名乘客的“迪士尼宝藏”号将模仿其姊妹船“迪士尼希望”号，并将更多地关注公海上的神秘和冒险氛围，而不是童话主题)”；第三段“Icon of the Seas will travel Caribbean waters as the largest cruise ship in the world, with a maximum onboard capacity of 7,600 guests.(海洋标志号将作为世界上最大的游轮在加勒比海水域航行，船上最多可容纳7600名客人)”；第四段“With a top-class hotel feel, the 1400-passenger Riverside Mozart will launch along the Danube in 2024, visiting such cities as Vienna and Bratislava.(拥有顶级酒店感觉的“河畔莫扎特号”将于2024年沿多瑙河起航，届时将有1400名乘客前往维也纳和布拉迪斯拉发等城市)”以及最后一段“It has a 24-person expedition team to maximize adventures on land and at sea in destinations in the South Pacific and Antarctica, all among the itineraries (行程) for 2024. (它有一个24人的探险队，最大限度地在南太平洋和南极洲的目的地进行陆地和海上探险，这些都在2024年的行程中)”可知，Seabourn Pursuit载客量最小。故选D。
B
Emmanuel Mendoza, a college student, is currently running a study at Texas A&M University, where he’s mixing simulated (模拟的)Martian (火星的) soil and frass(粪便)from fly larvae(幼虫)to find just the right recipe for growing plants on Mars.
The seed of this idea was planted when Mendoza was in middle school, watching Ridley Scott’s 2015 film The Martian, in which Mark Watney becomes stuck on the planet and grows potatoes to survive. “That got me really interested in what nutrients or what soil structure Martian soil has that we could potentially take advantage of, ”Mendoza said.
Now, he’s running an experiment growing English peas in simulated Martian soil. “I definitely considered potatoes like Mark Watney, ”he said. “But the fact was that I couldn’t necessarily get the data I wanted out of them. ”
He wanted to be able to measure plant growth as it occurred throughout his experiment. Since potatoes grow underground he’d only be able to collect data once they were done growing. In the end, Mendoza chose to grow English peas because they’re self-pollinating(自花传粉), grow fairly quickly and he can see the shoots climb.
Martian soil, though it does contain other essential nutrients, isn’t exactly ideal for plants from Earth. It tends to be rocky and lacks the right organic (有机 的)matter. Here’s where the larvae come in. Mendoza turned to the larvae of black soldier flies, which produce a waste known as frass. “They can break down almost any biomatter and turn it into really useful matter, “Mendoza said. “And then you can use the frass as a nutrient alternative to soil.”
For this experiment, Mendoza mixed different percentages of simulated Martian soil and frass to see what best supported growing English pea plants. Now, he said he’s seeing growth across all his plants—even the ones growing in 100%simulated Martian soil.
4. Why does the author mention the film The Martian
A. To show Mendoza’s enthusiasm for films.
B. To illustrate Mark Watney’s intelligence.
C. To prove Mark Watney’s interest in gardening.
D. To introduce the origin of Mendoza’s experiment.
5. Why did Mendoza grow English peas instead of potatoes
A. He was unwilling to repeat others’ study.
B. English peas grew far faster than potatoes .
C. Potatoes needed stricter living conditions.
D. It was more convenient to collect the data.
6. What is the function of frass
A. It serves as certain essential nutrients.
B. It loosens the soil for plants to grow.
C. It makes the soil become quite rocky.
D. It helps black soldier flies grow stronger.
7. How does Mendoza feel about his experiment results
A. Doubtful. B. Pleased. C. Intolerant. D. Disappointed.
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了大学生Emmanuel Mendoza在德克萨斯农工大学进行的关于在火星上种植植物的实验。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段可知“The seed of this idea was planted when Mendoza was in middle school, watching Ridley Scott’s 2015 film The Martian, in which Mark Watney becomes stuck on the planet and grows potatoes to survive. “That got me really interested in what nutrients or what soil structure Martian soil has that we could potentially take advantage of, ”Mendoza said. (这个想法的种子是在Mendoza上中学时种下的，当时他正在观看雷德利·斯科特（Ridley Scott）2015 年的电影《火星救援》，其中马克·沃特尼（Mark Watney）被困在地球上并种植土豆以求生存。“这让我对火星土壤有哪些养分或土壤结构非常感兴趣，我们可以利用这些养分或土壤结构，”Mendoza说。)”可知，提到电影《火星救援》是为了介绍Mendoza实验的起源，即他在中学时期观看电影激发了他对火星土壤的兴趣。故选D项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“He wanted to be able to measure plant growth as it occurred throughout his experiment. Since potatoes grow underground, he’d only be able to collect data once they were done growing. In the end, Mendoza chose to grow English peas because they’re self-pollinating(自花传粉), grow fairly quickly and he can see the shoots climb. (他希望能够在整个实验过程中测量植物的生长情况。由于马铃薯生长在地下，他只有在马铃薯种植完成后才能收集数据。最后，Mendoza选择种植英国豌豆，因为它们是自花授粉的，生长得相当快，他可以看到枝条攀升。)”可知，Mendoza选择种植英式豌豆而不是土豆是因为他希望能够在实验过程中不断测量植物的生长情况，而土豆生长在地下，只能在它们生长完成后才能收集数据，而英式豌豆具有自花传粉的特性，生长相对较快，他可以看到豌豆的嫩芽生长。故选D项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“Mendoza turned to the larvae of black soldier flies, which produce a waste known as frass. “They can break down almost any biomatter and turn it into really useful matter, “Mendoza said. “And then you can use the frass as a nutrient alternative to soil.” (Mendoza转向黑水虻的幼虫，它们会产生一种称为frass的废物。“他们几乎可以分解任何生物物质，并将其转化为真正有用的物质，”Mendoza说。然后你可以用碎屑作为土壤的营养替代品。)”可知，frass是黑蚁虻幼虫产生的废物，它可以将几乎任何生物质分解并转化为非常有用的物质。因此，frass可以作为土壤的营养替代物。故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Now, he said he’s seeing growth across all his plants—even the ones growing in 100%simulated Martian soil. (现在，他说他看到了他所有植物的生长，甚至是那些在100%模拟火星土壤中生长的植物。)”可知，Mendoza对自己的实验结果感到高兴，因为他的所有植物都在生长，甚至包括在100%模拟火星土壤中生长的植物。故选B项。
C
A number of studies have looked at how family life can affect productivity (生产效率) and satisfaction in the workplace, but there has been surprisingly little research on the influence of leisure activities.
So Ciara Kelly at Sheffield University and co-workers surveyed 129 hobbyists to look at how the time spent on their hobbies shaped their work life. To begin with, the team measured the seriousness of each participant’s hobby, asking them to rate their agreement with statements like ”I regularly train for this activity“, and also assessed how similar the demands of their job and hobby were. Then, each month for seven months, participants recorded how many hours they had devoted to their activity, and completed a scale measuring their belief in their ability to effectively do their job, or their “self-efficacy” (自我效能). They also completed a scale measuring their resilience (适应力) at work.
The researchers found that when participants spent longer than normal doing their leisure activity, their belief in their ability to perform their job increased. But this was only the case when they had a serious hobby that was dissimilar to their job, or when their hobby was similar to their work but they only did it occasionally. When their hobby was both serious and similar to their job, then spending more time on it actually had a detrimental effect, decreasing their self-efficacy.
Why might that be To maintain a serious hobby, people need to invest significant psychological resources—so if the activity has the same kinds of demands as their work, they may be left tired and unable to perform as well at their job. But if their hobby is quite different from their career, it may not interfere (干预) in the same way but instead help them develop other knowledge and skills that can boost their confidence at work.
Still, the results suggest that companies may want to encourage employees to develop interests outside of work, as long as those activities differ from their day-to-day tasks.
8. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The methods of assessment.
B. The completion of scales.
C. The causes of self-efficacy.
D. The process of Kelly’s survey.
9. What does the underlined word ”detrimental“ in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Useful. B. Harmful. C. Productive D. Positive.
10. Kelly’s study found that people’s productivity can increase if ________________.
A. their hobbies differ much from their work routine
B. their hobbies have the same demands as their work
C. they assume that they can gain skills from their jobs
D. they believe that they can perform better in their work
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Boss: Allow your staff to relax more
B. Employee: Devote more time to work
C. Boss: Offer your staff more leisure activities
D. Employee: Develop hobbies dissimilar to jobs
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了业余爱好对工作生活的影响，并提出相关建议。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“So Ciara Kelly at Sheffield University and co-workers surveyed 129 hobbyists to look at how the time spent on their hobbies shaped their work life. To begin with, the team measured the seriousness of each participant’s hobby, asking them to rate their agreement with statements like ”I regularly train for this activity“, and also assessed how similar the demands of their job and hobby were. Then, each month for seven months, participants recorded how many hours they had devoted to their activity, and completed a scale measuring their belief in their ability to effectively do their job, or their “self-efficacy” (自我效能). They also completed a scale measuring their resilience (适应力) at work. (因此，谢菲尔德大学的席亚拉·凯利（Ciara Kelly）及其同事对129名业余爱好者进行了调查，以了解花在爱好上的时间如何影响他们的工作生活。首先，该团队衡量了每个参与者爱好的严重性，要求他们对“我经常为这项活动进行训练”等陈述的同意程度进行评分，并评估了他们的工作和爱好需求的相似程度。然后，在七个月的每个月，参与者记录他们在活动上投入了多少小时，并完成一个量表，衡量他们对自己有效完成工作的能力的信念，或者他们的“自我效能”。他们还完成了衡量他们在工作中的适应力的量表)”可知，第二段主要讲述了Kelly的调查过程，故选D项。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章第三段中“When their hobby was both serious and similar to their job, then spending more time on it actually had a detrimental effect, decreasing their self-efficacy. (当他们的爱好既严肃又与他们的工作相似时，花更多的时间实际上会产生detrimental影响，降低他们的自我效能感)”可知，当爱好既严肃又与工作相似时，会降低自我效能感，即会有消极有害的影响，推测划线单词detrimental意为“不利的，有害的”，故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“The researchers found that when participants spent longer than normal doing their leisure activity, their belief in their ability to perform their job increased. But this was only the case when they had a serious hobby that was dissimilar to their job, or when their hobby was similar to their work but they only did it occasionally. (研究人员发现，当参与者花比平时更长的时间进行休闲活动时，他们对自己完成工作能力的信念就会增加。但只有当他们有一个与工作不同的严肃爱好时，或者当他们的爱好与他们的工作相似但他们只是偶尔这样做时，才会出现这种情况)”可知，人们的爱好和日常工作有很大不同时，他们的生产力可以提高。故选A项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Still, the results suggest that companies may want to encourage employees to develop interests outside of work, as long as those activities differ from their day-to-day tasks. (尽管如此，研究结果表明，公司可能希望鼓励员工在工作之外发展兴趣，只要这些活动与他们的日常任务不同)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了业余爱好对工作生活的影响，并提出相关建议：员工要培养与工作不同的爱好，所以“员工：培养与工作不同的爱好”适合作为文章标题，故选D项。
D
We’ve all experienced it: You have important information you need to remember, and you’ll do anything it takes to keep it at the forefront of your brain. In this situation, rote memorization(死记硬背)may be your best—or even your only—option.
Rote memorization is when we repeat a piece of information until we remember it. One great example of it is the alphabet(字母表). When we are little, we don’t necessarily understand that our language is composed of the letters A to Z. But we memorize them in a specific order because we are taught to, and then we know the alphabet.
There are situations in which rote memorization can be helpful. “Rote memorization can be a useful learning tool in some situations, but its effectiveness depends on the type of information being learned and how it is applied, ”says Dr. Aldrich Chan, neuropsychologist. He tells us that rote memorization helps us quickly recall basic facts and information such as vocabulary words or math formulas (公式). This can be particularly helpful in situations where immediate access to information is required, such as during exams or for job roles.
The act of memorizing through repetition also has its down sides. Chan notes that “rote memorization often does not promote a deep understanding of the material. Learners may be able to memorize facts or information without truly understanding their meaning or significance. ”On the other hand, he explains that “meaningful learning focuses on understanding the fundamental concepts and principles(原理), encouraging critical thinking, and promoting the integration(整合)of knowledge into broader contexts. Meaningful learning promotes long-term memory and the ability to apply knowledge flexibly. “
However, both rote memorization and meaningful learning have their place. The most important thing to remember is that they are different, and rote memorization cannot stand in as an alternative to actual learning. Memorizing something doesn’t mean you understand it, and it doesn’t mean that you can do anything with it.
12. How does the author introduce the topic in Paragraph 1
A. By creating a scene. B. By giving a definition.
C. By giving an example. D. By making a comparison.
13. Why does the author mention the alphabet in Paragraph 2
A. To instruct us how to learn the alphabet.
B. To explain how rote memorization works.
C. To stress why learning in order is essential.
D. To introduce the disadvantages of repetition.
14. What can we learn about rote memorization from Dr. Aldrich Chan
A. It focuses on the concepts and principles.
B. It keeps knowledge in your brain for long.
C. It helps promote a meaningful understanding.
D. It is a useful learning tool for test preparation.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards rote memorization
A. Critical. B. Unclear C. Objective. D. Favorable.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了死记硬背的特点、优缺点以及其与有意义学习的关系。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“We’ve all experienced it: You have important information you need to remember, and you’ll do anything it takes to keep it at the forefront of your brain. (我们都经历过：你有重要的信息需要记住，你会做任何事情来让它保持在你大脑的最前沿。)”可知，作者是通过创设情景的方式在第一段中介绍文章主题，故选A项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“One great example of it is the alphabet(字母表). When we are little, we don’t necessarily understand that our language is composed of the letters A to Z. But we memorize them in a specific order because we are taught to, and then we know the alphabet. (一个很好的例子是字母表。当我们小的时候，我们不一定明白我们的语言是由字母A到Z组成的。但是我们按照特定的顺序记住它们，因为我们被教导，然后我们知道字母表。)”可知，作者在第二段中提到字母表示为了解释死记硬背的工作原理，故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段中““Rote memorization can be a useful learning tool in some situations, but its effectiveness depends on the type of information being learned and how it is applied,”says Dr. Aldrich Chan, neuropsychologist. He tells us that rote memorization helps us quickly recall basic facts and information such as vocabulary words or math formulas (公式). This can be particularly helpful in situations where immediate access to information is required, such as during exams or for job roles. (“在某些情况下，死记硬背可能是一种有用的学习工具，但其有效性取决于所学习的信息类型及其应用方式，”神经心理学家Aldrich Chan博士说。他告诉我们，死记硬背可以帮助我们快速回忆基本事实和信息，例如词汇或数学公式。这在需要立即访问信息的情况下特别有用，例如在考试期间或工作角色中。)”可知，从Dr. Aldrich Chan中我们得知了死记硬背是备考的有用学习工具，故选D项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“However, both rote memorization and meaningful learning have their place. The most important thing to remember is that they are different, and rote memorization cannot stand in as an alternative to actual learning. (然而，死记硬背和有意义的学习都有其一席之地。要记住的最重要的事情是它们是不同的，死记硬背不能替代实际学习。)”可知，作者对于死记硬背的态度是客观的，故选C项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you think that your life stay unchanged Have you reached a point where things are ok, but not very exciting If you do feel these things, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life. _____16_____ What is more, you only get one, so you do need to make it the very best you can. So, how can you increase the quality of your life
Treat yourself. It doesn’t matter if it’s a meal out or a visit to a theater. Make the first thing a treat that you have been dreaming of for some time. _____17_____
Treats can be free, and you can always spare time if you want to.
Make a daily plan. Do you wake up in the morning with a feeling that there is just so much to get done Start each day by focusing on what to do, and then make a list for that day. A few minutes spent making a list will prevent you from forgetting something important, and will help you prioritize your tasks. _____18_____
Grow a positive thinking habit. Do you suffer negative thoughts Being negative damages your quality of life. _____19_____ It will take work, but changing the way you think will bring greater happiness and make your quality of life much better. “Can do” is a fantastic motto for life. Why not buy a T-shirt with “YESICAN” on the front
Life is good. You are lucky to be alive. Make the most of the years you have on Earth and Enjoy. _____20_____. Follow the advice above and you will surely increase the quality of your life. Be positive, and be happy.
A. Life is what you make it.
B. Don’t waste them being negative.
C. Stop being a defeatist and start being an optimist.
D. Don’t make excuses about not having time or money.
E. It is a good idea to think of something cheap as a treat.
F. Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere.
G. Crossing completed jobs off your list will make you feel positive.
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. G 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些可以提高生活质量的方法。
【16题详解】
下文“What is more, you only get one, so you do need to make it the very best you can.(更重要的是，你只有一次机会，所以你需要尽你所能把它做到最好。)”提到了尽力做到最好，A选项中make it是关键词与下文的make it呼应，所以A选项“生活是你自己创造的。”符合语境，说明生活的来源是靠自己。故选A项。
【17题详解】
上文“Treat yourself. It doesn’t matter if it’s a meal out or a visit to a theater. Make the first thing a treat that you have been dreaming of for some time.(犒劳自己。不管是出去吃饭还是去看电影都没关系。让第一件事成为你梦寐以求一件事。)”提到了可以犒劳自己的一些事情，所以D选项“不要找借口说没有时间或没有钱。”能承接上文内容，构成顺承关系。故选D项。
【18题详解】
上文“A few minutes spent making a list will prevent you from forgetting something important, and will help you prioritize your tasks.(花几分钟列个清单可以防止你忘记一些重要的事情，还可以帮助你优先考虑你的任务。)”提到了列清单，G选项中list是关键词与上文的list呼应，所以G选项“把已经完成的工作从你的工作清单上划掉会让你感觉积极。”和上文构成顺承关系，说明列清单的作用。故选G项。
【19题详解】
上文“Do you suffer negative thoughts Being negative damages your quality of life.(你有消极的想法吗 消极会损害你的生活质量。)”提到了消极思想的危害，所以选项应该说明做一个什么样的人。C选项“不要再做一个失败主义者，开始做一个乐观主义者。”承接上文，构成顺承关系。故选C项。
【20题详解】
上文“Make the most of the years you have on Earth and Enjoy.(好好享受你在地球上的时光吧。)”给出了建议；下文“Follow the advice above and you will surely increase the quality of your life.(遵循上面的建议，你一定会提高你的生活质量。)”提到了遵循建议，B选项“不要把时间浪费在消极上”和上文并列也属于建议的内容，符合语境。故选B项。
第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In Nairobi, Kenya, Richard Turere, a twelve-year-old Maasai boy, had come up with a surprising invention. His family raised cattle, and one of the biggest ___21___ was protecting them at night from lion attacks. Richard had noticed that a still campfire didn’t fear the lions, ___22___ walking around waving a torch did seem to work. The lions were apparently afraid of ___23___ lights! Richard had somehow taught himself ___24___ by messing around with parts taken from his parents’ radio. He used that knowledge to ___25___ a system of lights that would turn on and off in order, ___26___ a sense of movement. It was built from scrapyard (废弃场) ___27___ —solar panels, a car battery, and a motorcycle indicator box. He installed (安装)the lights and the lion attacks ___28___.
News of his invention spread and other villages wanted in. Instead of seeking to ___29___ the lions as they had done before, they installed Richard’s “lion lights”. Both villagers and pro-lion(亲狮的)environmentalists were ___30___ .
Because of his invention, Richard won a(n)___31___ to one of Kenya’s best schools, and was ___32___ to give a TED Talk. He got on an airplane for the first time in his life and ___33___ to Long Beach, California. As he walked onto the TED stage, you could tell he was nervous, but that only made him more___34___ . As Richard spoke, people were focusing on every word he said, and every time he smiled, the audience ___35___ . When he finished, people just stood and cheered.
21.
A. conflicts B. investments C. foundations D. challenges
22.
A. and B. but C. or D. until
23.
A. moving B. shining C. faint D. intense
24.
A. farming B. hunting C. economics D. electronics
25.
A. adjust B. assess C. invent D. display
26.
A. affecting B. creating C. monitoring D. damaging
27.
A. tools B. metals C. parts D. machines
28.
A. continued B. stopped C. increased D. stayed
29.
A. kill B. raise C. train D. protect
30.
A. worried B. happy C. moved D. disappointed
31.
A. election B. argument C. competition D. scholarship
32.
A. ordered B. invited C. instructed D. forced
33.
A. ran B. swam C. flew D. drove
34.
A. amusing B. confusing C. engaging D. frightening
35.
A. melted B. cried C. argued D. apologized
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了肯尼亚的一名男孩Richard Turere发明了一种“狮子灯”，可以通过闪光吓跑狮子，让他们不攻击牲畜，并因此被邀请参加TED演讲。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的家人养牛，最大的挑战之一是在晚上保护它们免受狮子的袭击。A. conflicts冲突；B. investments调查；C. foundations基础；D. challenges挑战。根据下文“protecting them at night from lion attacks”可知，最大的挑战之一是在晚上保护它们免受狮子的袭击。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：理查德注意到，静止的篝火并不能使狮子害怕，但挥舞着火炬四处走动似乎确实奏效了。A. and和；B. but但是；C. or或者；D. until直到。根据上文“a still campfire didn’t fear the lions”及下文“walking around waving a torch did seem to work”可知，前后两句为转折关系。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：狮子们显然害怕移动的灯光！A. moving移动的；B. shining发光的；C. faint微弱的；D. intense强烈的。根据上文“walking around waving a torch did seem to work”可知，狮子害怕移动的光。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：理查德通过摆弄从父母收音机里拿出的零件，自学了电子技术。A. farming耕作；B. hunting打猎；C. economics经济学；D. electronics电子学。根据下文“by messing around with parts taken from his parents’ radio”可知，理查德摆弄父母收音机里的零件，自学的应是电子学。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他利用这些知识发明了一种按顺序开关的灯光系统，创造了一种运动感。A. adjust调整；B. assess评估；C. invent发明；D. display展示。根据下文“a system of lights that would turn on and off in order”可知，他是发明了一种按顺序开关的灯光系统。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他利用这些知识发明了一种按顺序开关的灯光系统，创造了一种运动感。A. affecting影响；B. creating创造；C. monitoring监管；D. damaging破坏。根据上文“He used that knowledge to ___5___ a system of lights that would turn on and off in order”可知，他发明了一种按顺序开关的灯光系统，因此产生了运动感。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它是用废料场的零件——太阳能电池板、汽车电池和摩托车指示盒——建造的。A. tools工具；B. metals金属；C. parts零件；D. machines机器。根据下文“solar panels, a car battery, and a motorcycle indicator box”可知，这个灯光系统是用废料场的这些零件建造的。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他安装了灯，狮子的攻击停止了。A. continued继续；B. stopped停止；C. increased增加；D. stayed保持。根据上文“walking around waving a torch did seem to work”可知，移动的灯对狮子的攻击有效果，故他安装灯光系统后，狮子的攻击停止了。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们没有像以前那样试图杀死狮子，而是安装了理查德的“狮子灯”。A. kill杀死；B. raise提高；C. train训练；D. protect保护。根据下文“Both villagers and pro-lion environmentalists were ___10___ ”可知，村民和亲狮的环保人士都很高兴，是因为村民没有像以前那样试图杀死狮子。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：村民和亲狮的环保人士都很高兴。A. worried担心的；B. happy高兴的；C. moved感动的；D. disappointed失望的。根据上文“Instead of seeking to ___9___ the lions as they had done before, they installed Richard’s “lion lights””可知，村民不再像以前那样杀死狮子，故村民和亲狮的环保人士都很高兴。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于他的发明，理查德获得了肯尼亚最好的学校之一的奖学金，并被邀请做TED演讲。A. election选举；B. argument争论；C. competition比赛；D. scholarship奖学金。根据上文“Because of his invention, Richard won”及下文“one of Kenya’s best schools”可知，由于他的发明，理查德获得了肯尼亚最好的学校之一的奖学金。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于他的发明，理查德获得了肯尼亚最好的学校之一的奖学金，并被邀请做TED演讲。A. ordered命令；B. invited邀请；C. instructed指导；D. forced强迫。根据下文“As he walked onto the TED stage”可知，他被邀请做TED演讲。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他有生以来第一次坐上飞机，飞往加利福尼亚州长滩。A. ran跑；B. swam游泳；C. flew飞；D. drove驾驶。根据上文“He got on an airplane”可知，他乘坐飞机飞往加利福尼亚州的长滩。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当他走上TED的舞台时，你可以看出他很紧张，但这只会让他更有趣。A. amusing令人发笑的；B. confusing令人困惑的；C. engaging有趣的；D. frightening令人害怕的。根据上文“you could tell he was nervous, but that only made him more”可知，他在舞台上很紧张，但人们感觉他的紧张让他更有趣。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当理查德讲话时，人们都在关注他说的每一句话，每当他微笑时，观众的心都会融化。A. melted融化；B. cried大哭；C. argued争论；D. apologized道歉。根据上文“but that only made him more___14____ . As Richard spoke,people were focusing on every word he said, and every time he smiled”可知，他紧张观众都会觉得他有趣，故他微笑时，观众为之倾倒，心都融化了。故选A项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文， 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese wushu—better known as kung fu—has long inspired the imagination of the West, from Bruce Lee and Shaolin monks ___36___ Kung Fu Panda.
Despite its enormous ___37___ (popular), wushu has yet to become a widespread international sport. As a practitioner (习艺者) of wushu since childhood, Goh once remarked, “If competitive wushu were to make ___38___ (it) way into the Olympics, it needs to become more visually ___39___ (appeal), displaying its gracefulness and difficulty. Compared with 30 years ago, wushu competitions require more challenging movements. Many of these new movements involve spinning the body, which ___40___ (be) particularly challenging for non-Chinese practitioners. It also takes a lot of time for them ___41___ (match) Chinese athletes. This makes promoting wushu more challenging.”
The scoring system in competitive wushu should also be simpler, ___42___ helps prevent cheating and gives practitioners and coaches ___43___ (clear) direction. One of the factors professional organizations like the IOC take into consideration when ___44___ (value) a sport is the influence of sponsors. Currently, the IWUF’s sponsors are ____45____ (primary) from China. The IOC definitely considers the assets and liabilities (资产和负债) wushu brings. So we still have a long way to go.
【答案】36. to 37. popularity
38. its 39. appealing
40. is 41. to match
42. which 43. clearer
44. valuing
45. primarily
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了中国武术想要成为一项广泛的国际运动还有很长的路要走。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：从李小龙、少林和尚到功夫熊猫，中国武术——更广为人知的名字是功夫——一直激发着西方人的想象力。from…to“从……到”是固定搭配。故填to。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：尽管武术非常受欢迎，但它尚未成为一项广泛的国际运动。介词Despite后应用提示词对应的名词popularity(不可数)作宾语。故填popularity。
【38题详解】
考查代词。句意：从小习武的高建曾经说过：“竞技武术要想进入奥运会，就需要在视觉上更具吸引力，展现出它的优美和难度。”限定名词way应用其形容词性物主代词。故填its。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。根据前文become more visually可知，此处应用形容词appealing作表语。故填appealing。
【40题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：这些新动作中有很多都涉及身体旋转，这对非中国练习者来说尤其具有挑战性。空处为从句谓语动词，此处描述客观事实，用一般现在时。主语which指代前文这件事，是单数，主谓一致，故填is。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他们要赶上中国运动员也需要很长时间。it takes time for sb to do sth“某人花时间做某事”是固定句型，it为形式主语，动词不定式作真正主语。故填to match。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：竞技武术的计分系统也应该更简单，这有助于防止作弊，并给练习者和教练更明确的方向。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为前面整句，指代事物，应用关系代词which引导，在从句中作主语。故填which。
【43题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意同上。根据句意可知，此处应用形容词比较级clearer作定语修饰名词direction，表示“更明确的方向”。故填clearer。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：像国际奥委会这样专业组织在评估一项运动时考虑的因素之一是赞助商的影响力。此处为非谓语，动词value和其逻辑主语professional organizations之间是主动关系，应用其现在分词和when构成时间状语。故填valuing。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意：目前，国际武联的赞助商主要来自中国。修饰介词短语from China应用副词。故填primarily。
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华, 你校英语社团组织演讲比赛, 请你以“Be a critical news reader”为题写一篇演讲稿, 内容包括：
1.批判性阅读的重要性;
2.具体做法。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Be a critical news reader
Good morning, everyone!
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【答案】Good morning, everyone!
In this age of information explosion, it’s important to be able to tell facts from fictions. Being a critical reader prevents us from being misled by false information.
To become a critical news reader, we should develop a habit of questioning. We must ask ourselves who wrote the article, what their background is, and what their prejudices might be. We should also examine the evidence presented in the article and consider its reliability.
Let’s enjoy critical reading and become a master of information rather than fall slave to it.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“Be a critical news reader”为题写一篇演讲稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
重要的：important→significant
小说：fictions→novel
虚假的：false→fake
检查：examine→check
2.句式拓展
同义句替换
原句：We should also examine the evidence presented in the article and consider its reliability.
同义句：We should additionally assess the evidence put forth in the article and contemplate its trustworthiness.
【点睛】【高分句型1】To become a critical news reader, we should develop a habit of questioning. (运用了不定式作目的状语)
【高分句型2】We must ask ourselves who wrote the article, what their background is, and what their prejudices might be.(运用了who和what引导的宾语从句)
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。
It all started at tea-time. Mrs. Bendall, Dicky’s mother, and Mrs. Spears, who was spending the afternoon with her, were quietly sitting and sewing (做针线活)in the drawing room. The children were eating their bread and butter nicely and quietly, and the servant girl had just poured out the milk and water, when Dicky suddenly took the bread plate, put it upside down on his head, and held the bread knife tightly.
“Look at me!” he shouted.
His shocked sisters looked, and before the servant girl could get there, the bread plate shook, slid to the floor and broke into small pieces. At this awful point the little girls lifted up their voices and shouted their loudest.
“Mother, come and look what he’s done!”
“Dicky’s broken a great plate!”
“Come and stop him, mother!”
Can you imagine how mother came running But she was too late. Dicky had jumped out of his chair, run through the window on to the veranda(走廊), and, well—there she stood—helpless. What could she do She couldn’t chase after the child. She couldn’t hunt for Dicky through the apple trees. That would be undignified (不 体面的).
“Very well, Dicky, ” she cried, “I shall have to think of some way of punishing you.”
Seeing this, Mrs. Spears said, “Oh, my dear. I’m sure you make a great mistake in trying to bring up children without beating them. Nothing really takes its place.” “Believe me. There is nothing like handing the naughty kid to his father,” she added.
Mrs. Bendall, deep inside, was terribly shocked to hear the advice. But Mrs. Spears seemed to take it as a normal thing, so she did it too.
The children had gone to bed before Dicky’s father Edward came back. Mrs. Bendall rushed to him, “You have to beat Dicky.”
“But why on earth should I start beating him ” responded Edward. “We’ve never done it before.”
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。
After he heard the reason, a burst of anger went through him.
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Instead of beating him, Edward decided to talk openly with Dicky.
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【答案】After he heard the reason, a burst of anger went through him. Edward couldn’t believe that Dicky had been so uncontrollable. He had always believed in gentle and understanding parenting. Edward sat down with Dicky and asked him to explain his actions. Dicky, feeling regretful, admitted that he had acted foolishly. He explained that he had done it to get attention, as he often felt left out when his mother was busy with guests or his sisters. Edward realized Dicky’s need for more attention and guidance.
Instead of beating him, Edward decided to talk openly with Dicky. He explained how his actions affected the family. He also promised to spend more quality time with him and make him feel valued. This incident became a turning point in their relationship. Dicky learned the importance of expressing his feelings and needs in a more appropriate way while Edward understood the significance of being a patient and attentive father. They both grew closer through communication, proving that violence was not necessary to teach important life lessons.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了一个孩子叫Dicky在喝茶时的淘气行为，以及母亲和朋友之间关于如何处理孩子行为的对立观点。故事中，Dicky在众人面前举动失礼，摔碎了一个盘子，引发了母亲和孩子们的不满和愤怒。反映了母亲的无奈、朋友的观点以及父亲的不认同，未给出明确的结论或解决方案，而是呈现了人们在教育孩子时可能面临的不同想法和挣扎。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“听到原因后，他心中一阵怒火涌上心头。”可知，第一段可描写Edward不相信，让Dicky解释自己的行为，Edward意识到自己需要更多的关注和指导Dicky。
②由第二段首句内容“Edward没有打他，而是决定与Dicky公开交谈。”可知，第二段可描写Edward承诺会花时间与Dicky在一起，父子关系变得更加亲密。
2.续写线索：生气——解释——后悔——承诺——转折点——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①解释：explained/stated/described
②意识到：realized/understood/recognized
③学到：learned/understood/acquired/grasped
情绪类
①后悔：regretful/remorseful/apologetic/sorry
②珍视：valued/cherished/appreciated/treasured
【点睛】[高分句型1]. He explained that he had done it to get attention, as he often felt left out when his mother was busy with guests or his sisters. (运用了that引导的宾语从句和when引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2]. Dicky, feeling regretful, admitted that he had acted foolishly. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)
听力答案：1~5 AABAC 6-10 CBACB 11-15 CACBC 16-20 BBAAB
