2024 年高考备考精英联赛调研卷
高三英语试题
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号填写在答题卡上。
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，再选涂其它答案标号。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）
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. How is the weather now
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
2. How did the woman feel about the wedding reception
A. Enjoyable. B. Bad. C. Funny.
3. How many long walks did the man have last week
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
4. Why does the woman prefer to buy clothes on the website
A. It offers the latest style.
B. Orders always arrive quickly.
C. The discounts are excellent.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A colleague. B. A travel plan. C. A change in their firm.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共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至7题。
6. How much did the man pay for the books
A. $20. B. $40. C. $80.
7. What will the man probably do
A. Take the course of History 101.
B. Put up some advertisements.
C. Sell the books to the bookstore.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Teach her to use the phone.
B. Help her with her work.
C. Lend her his phone.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Co-workers. C. Salesman and customer.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the woman look tired
A. She has exercised too much.
B. She has a lot to do at work.
C. She has watched TV late at night.
11. What does the woman eat for lunch
A. Nothing. B. A pizza. C. A sandwich.
12. What does the man tell the woman to do
A. Do more exercise. B. Work longer hours. C. Have a good meal daily.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. In what way was the handshake impressing
A. Flexi shook hands with a human for the first time.
B. Flexi offered to shake hands with the woman.
C. Flexi moved his hand just as the woman did.
14. Where are Flexi’s visual sensors
A. In his head. B. In his hands. C. In his chest.
15. When did the first version of the robot come into being
A. In 1993. B. In 2000. C. In 2023.
16. What can we learn about Flexi
A. He is used in special situations.
B. He is controlled by a computer system in the phone.
C. He can perform tasks itself.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker talking to
A. Art school students. B. Web designers. C. Magazine managers.
18. What is expected to be designed
A. The cover of a magazine. B. A poster. C. A T-shirt.
19. What requirement does the competition set out
A. The deadline is May 27th.
B. The design must include a picture.
C. Some words should be put in a certain place in the design.
20. What prize will be given to a winner
A. A drawing book and pens. B. Books on design. C. A computer.
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
This prepaid postcard features a daytime image of Sydney’s iconic Opera House
Prepaid postcards can be posted from any red post box located in Australia or at your local Australia Post retail outlet and can be sent worldwide or to domestic locations.
No stamp is required as the prepaid postcard includes postage, making it easier for you to stay in touch.
Australia’s most recognisable landmark, the Sydney Opera House, was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II 50 years ago on 20 October 1973. Praised throughout the world, and recognised as a masterpiece of human creative genius, this extraordinary building was a winning design of Danish architect Jorn Utzon (1918 –2008) in an international design competition. It was named on the World Heritage List in 2007 as “a masterpiece of 20th century architecture”. The Sydney Opera House is also Australia’s number one tourist destination, welcoming more than 10.9 million visitors a year. It is also one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres, presenting more than 2, 000 shows 363 days per year, for more than 1.5 million people.
Background information, technical details and gallery images on all our latest stamp issues are available on the Australia Post Collectables website.
Issue date: 10 October 2023
Issue withdrawal date: 1 May 2024
First day cover’s withdrawal date: 8 November 2023
Visit the articles section of the Australia Post Collectables website for additional content relating to stamp issues, including interviews with experts and designers.
To ensure you have the correct postage for sending your letter or card, please check our up-to-date postage rates.
1. What can we learn about the Sydney Opera House
A. It is open all year round.
B. It was financed by Queen Elizabeth II.
C. Its design is a winner of an international design competition.
D. It is the most popular tourist destination all over the world.
2. How long will the prepaid postcards be on sale
A. About half a year. B. About one year.
C. About two months. D. About two years.
3. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To appeal to people to purchase more stamps.
B. To persuade people to visit the Sydney Opera House.
C. To introduce some interview s with experts and designers.
D. To call on people to buy the postcards of the Sydney Opera House.
B
Courtney Rich of Utah, was running in the Salt Lake City marathon. But as she headed into Mile 24, she began to feel the one thing that she didn’t want to do: collapse. It began creeping up on her and then suddenly overtook her.
“I wanted them to see Mom finish strongly. Those are things I tell my kids as often as I can when things are hard or they’re playing in their own sports. ‘Just do your best and that best is going to be a little different every day,’” she said. But at that moment, she knew she wasn’t going to be able to finish the race. “When I can feel my legs slowing down and I know I’m going to disappoint my kids,” Rich said. “By Mile 24… I looked at my watch and that’s when I called my husband and was in tears,” she said. “I was just having a little pity party for myself for a minute.”
“Next thing I knew, my daughter ran out,” Rich recounted. “I kind of saw her out of the corner of my left eye and I realized it was Avery. I just put a huge smile on my face. I stuck out my hand, she grabbed it and all of a sudden, my legs that were hurting and the heaviness of my body just felt lighter and we just ran to the finish line hand in hand.”
The proud mom said Avery told her that she did what she knew her mom needed at that moment. “That is absolutely Avery’s character. She sees people. She has sympathy. She notices people and is aware of just feelings and needs,” Rich said.
“Don’t ever brush aside the inspiration to do a small act of kindness for someone because you just never know what impact that will have on people,” Rich added.
4. What happened to Rich on Mile 24
A. She was disturbed by a party. B. She was overcome by tiredness.
C. She was struggling to cross the finish line. D. She received an unexpected call from her husband.
5. How did Rich feel when Avery ran out
A. Confused. B. Refreshed. C. Astonished. D. Worried.
6. What does Rich think of Avery
A She is reliable and creative. B. She is energetic and friendly.
C. She is sympathetic and considerate. D. She is ambitious and intelligent.
7. What can we learn from the story
A. Failure is often the case in our life.
B. Inspiration is more important to a successful mother.
C. We should hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
D. The smallest moment of kindness can have a huge impact.
C
Roosters act differently when faced with another chicken versus just their own reflection. This may mean that the roosters can recognise themselves in a mirror, a key test of self-awareness in animals. The way researchers tailored this mirror test to roosters may open up new methods of determining self-recognition in a diversity of animal species. In the traditional mirror self-recognition test, developed in 1970, researchers place a mark on an animal’s body in a spot that it could only see reflected in a mirror. They note if the animal inspects or touches the mark while examining its reflection, suggesting it understands the reflection represents its own body.
Results from this test are often highly variable. Sonja Hillemacher at the University of Bonn in Germany and her colleagues wondered if this has less to do with the animals not recognising themselves, and more to do with the fact that there is little natural motivation for many animals to investigate the marks.
So the team turned to roosters, which loudly alarm other chickens to the presence of nearby predators, but generally stay quiet when alone. In the lab, the researchers tested 68 roosters one by one in a closed area divided down the middle by a wire net. They placed a rooster on one side, and either left the other side empty or put another roost er in it. Then they added a mirror to the divider for some tests. To mimic a threat, they projected the silhouette (轮廓) of an eagle on the ceiling above the area. The researchers found that when a rooster was paired with another rooster, it raised the alarm far more often than when it was alone in the area, regardless of whether it could see its own reflection.
Since the roosters acted similarly when alone and with a reflection, they may realise their reflection is of themselves, the researchers say. This would point to self-recognition possibly being more widespread across the animal kingdom than previously thought, says Hillemacher.
Nathan Emery at Queen Mary University of London thinks it’s premature to say chickens definitely recognise themselves in their reflections. It’s possible the strange behaviour of a reflection.
8. Where did the researchers mark the spot in the traditional test
A. On the mirror where the animals can see.
B. On their body where the animals can touch.
C. On the mirror where the researchers can inspect.
D. On their body where the animals can only see in the mirror.
9. Which can best replace the underlined word “mimic” in paragraph 3
A. Face. B. End. C. Imitate. D. Test.
10. What is Emery’s attitude to the new finding
A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Careless. D. Objective.
11. What can be the best title of the passage
A. Rooster Attacks His Own Reflection
B. Roosters Have Passed the Self-recognition Test
C. Roosters May Be Able to Recognise a Mark in a Mirror
D. Roosters May Recognize Their Reflections in Mirrors
D
Researchers and environmentalists have been pushing for clean energy, as well, contending with the rising threat of climate change. An increasingly researched renewable resource is called Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), in which the sea’s temperature variations are used to produce power. On the surface of the ocean, the temperatures are much warmer compared to the seafloor. It gets considerably colder the deeper you go because the sunlight cannot reach the bottom. These temperature differences are most noticeable in the summer when the sun is present for a majority of the hours of the day. To put it simply, OTEC uses a series of pipes that take the cooler water out in the depths of the ocean. The warm water on the ocean’s surface helps heat the cool water, which then vaporizes (蒸发) a fluid, and as a result, turns a turbine (涡轮机) to produce electricity.
Three types of ocean heat renewable energy systems are being developed and researched. An OTEC closed-cycle is perhaps the most common and well-researched, consisting of a condenser (冷凝器), evaporator, pumps, turbine and generator. There are also open systems and hybrid systems.
Systems work by pumping the warmer surface water through an evaporator containing a working fluid with a low boiling point, such as ammonia. Once the fluid vaporizes, it is used to drive a turbine and generator. From there, the vaporized fluid turns back into a liquid through a condenser, cooled by the cold, deep ocean water that pumps up from the depths. The OTEC systems that use seawater can use condensation to make water without salt.
OTEC systems need to place technology about 1 kilometer below the surface of the water. The cold water intake pipe is in the deepest area, and the piping where warm water enters is above sea level. The pumps are needed to move warm water into the system, and a heat exchange r is required to evaporate the fluid. Condensers condense the steam produced in the system, and a marker keeps the entire system afloat.
Energy is essential for almost all human activities. If the world wants to avoid an energy crisis, people need to begin relying on renewable energy. Fortunately, the three types of OTEC can provide energy for large populations.
12. What does OTEC technology depend mainly on to generate renewable power
A. The depths of the ocean. B. The vast surface of the ocean.
C. Seawater’s temperature differences. D. The hot temperature in the summer.
13. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The principle of OTEC technology.
B. The progress of OTEC technology.
C. The importance of the renewable energy systems.
D. The differences among the renewable energy systems.
14. What can we learn about OTEC technology from paragraph 4
A. The heat exchanger can produce power.
B. The cold water pipe is in the depths of the sea.
C. The deeper in the ocean, the better the technology is.
D. The warm water needs evaporating in a condenser.
15. What is more likely to be discussed in the following paragraph
A. The energy crisis in the future.
B. The bad influence of human activities.
C. The benefits of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion.
D. The popularity of other renewable energy sources.
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。
Consuming processed foods is being blamed for everything from an increased risk of developing obesity and heart disease to cancer and Type 2 diabetes, as well as a variety of other harmful health effects. You might be surprised which foods are ultra processed. ____16____ Here are some strategies for avoiding processed foods:
Hydrate (补水) with water. ____17____ Satisfy your thirst with water instead of soda or sweetened tea. If you miss the carbonation from sodas, sparkling water is a great alternative. For a caffeine fix, make your own tea or coffee at home, but skip the sugar and creamer.
____18____ You can replace highly processed foods with healthy substitutes. For example, if you long for the crunchiness of chips, make your own cabbage chips by lightly seasoning cabbage leaves with salt and popping them in an air fryer or the oven. If you feel tempted to eat ice cream, satisfy your sweet tooth by freezing ripe bananas and blending them to make your own homemade healthy soft serve. Not only will these swaps satisfy your desire, but you’ll take more fruits and vegetables into your diet.
Meal preparation. If you’re too busy to cook, you can plan ahead of time and preparing your meals at home for the week. ____19____ To help take the guesswork out of it, there are plenty of meal delivery services that can ship all the ready ingredients for you to make homemade meals —right to your doorstep.
Step away from the deli (熟食) counter. The deli meats section is full of cold cuts, sausages and other processed meats. Instead, fill your shopping cart with protein from the grocery store’s meat and seafood department, where you’ll find smart alternatives, such as chicken and beef. ____20____
A. Make smart food swaps.
B. Assemble your own “packaged” foods.
C. For plant-based proteins, try tofu and chickpeas.
D. So you might be eating more of them than you think.
E. So you can avoid giving in to the convenience of eating fast food.
F. Just having a couple of go-to recipes could have you eating healthier.
G. Sugary bottled drinks are infamous for being loaded with empty calories.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I received a rejection email after interviewing for a postdoc position. When I read it, I felt ____21____ and angry—and not just because I hadn’t gotten the job but because I’d spent hours preparing for the interview and in the end, I didn’t even ____22____ why I wasn’t successful. “How can I ____23____ my job search approach if I don’t know what went wrong ” I thought.
Later, I applied for another job but failed again. “Would you like to hear ____24____ from us ” they asked. The representative told me why I was ____25____ . From then on, I decided to improve. Soon the effort started to ____26____, as I got an offer for a position that I was truly excited about
A few years later, I ___27___ myself on the other side of the interview table. As a freshly hired group leader, I was ____28____ candidates in my lab. I was particularly looking forward to talking with one candidate because his application looked great—a nice CV, good ____29____ and a strong cover letter. But the interview went badly. When I called to tell him I couldn’t ____30____ him the position, I asked him if he wanted to know where he could improve. It’s never pleasant to listen to constructive ____31____ . But as the conversation went on, I got the sense that he was ____32____ for what I had to say.
For each recruitment (招聘), I’ve made a point to treat every interview as a ___33___ :Candidates invest time and effort to prepare for our conversation—and if they don’t get the position, the least I can do is ____34____ their effort with pointers about how they can improve. If no one tells us where we are ___35___ , we are likely to make the same mistakes over and over again.
21.
A. frightened B. disappointed C. delighted D. confused
22.
A. wonder B. imagine C. express D. know
23.
A. adapt B. test C. deny D. record
24.
A. permission B. regards C. comments D. secrets
25.
A. observed B. reminded C. employed D. refused
26.
A. stand up B. pay off C. pull in D. come across
27.
A. told B. served C. found D. asked
28.
A. interviewing B. teaching C. promising D. supporting
29.
A. preparations B. contributions C. arrangements D. recommendations
30.
A. show B. offer C. return D. save
31.
A. decision B. relationship C. criticism D. cooperation
32
A. grateful B. upset C. responsible D. famous
33.
A. surprise B. change C. praise D. trade
34.
A. exchange B. compare C. reward D. replace
35.
A. wrong B. perfect C. ready D. different
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。
From a Pakistani national who spoke only broken Chinese to a movie actor, 30-year-old Anees Qadir believes that Xi’an, capital of Shaanxi Province, ____36____ (be) the place where his dreams became a ____37____ (real).
As a child, Qadir had two dreams: to either become a pilot or an actor. In 2014, following his father’s advice, the then-21-year-old registered in a course at Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi’an. It was there ____38____ Qadir developed a ____39____ (deep) knowledge of the history of Sino Pakistani friendship and China’s successful economic development in the past few decades. The Belt and Road Initiative, which was proposed in 2013, only strengthened his determination to stay.
His acting career also began during his university days, ____40____ he used to work as a part time model. “Before I came to China, I enjoyed watching Chinese action comedy movies like Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle, and ____41____ (hold) the misconception that every Chinese knew kung fu,” he said, smiling. “After traveling to Beijing, Shenzhen and other cities and ____42____ (act) in different roles, I had the opportunity ____43____ (experience) different aspects of traditional Chinese culture, including calligraphy, and see the real China for ____44____ (I),” he added.
Qadir has so far starred in three movies and features in several upcoming TV dramas. “From walk on parts to leading roles, I want to show the audience the real China _____45_____ the sincere friendship between China and Pakistan,” he said.
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，你校近期要举行以“一带一路·青年在行动（Belt and Road Initiative·Youth in Action）”为主题的英文演讲秀，请你为此活动的宣传海报写一篇短文，内容包括：
1.演讲秀的时间和地点；
2.演讲秀的内容。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Belt and Road Initiative·Youth in Action
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I am terrified of heights. It’s not really a fear of being in a high place. Rather, it is the view of a long way to fall, of rocks far below me and no firm wall between me and the edge. Despite my fear, two summers ago I somehow found myself climbing to a high place. Most of our high school had come along on a day trip to the Boquerón, a gorgeous, lush spot in the foothills of Peru. Its prime attraction is the main waterfall, about 100 feet high, that thunders into a crystal clear pool feeding the Aguaytia River.
After eating our sack lunches within sight and sound of the fall many of us wanted to make the climb to an area above it. We knew others had done so on previous trips. We went along the base of the hill until we reached the climb. It stopped me in my tracks.
The climb ascended steeply above us. Along the right edge, the jungle hugged the rocks; passage through its trees did not look feasible. The majority of my view was filled with rocks. Looming high to the sky, the boulders rose in a tiered manner. Peering back down toward the river, I saw a steep slope of rocks all the way to the water. All I could think about was how far it would be to fall.
My tense thoughts were interrupted by the realization that my friends were already beginning to climb! My anxiety increased as I watched them. Looking back, my friend Seth was behind me. Do I turn back My whole being shouted, “Yes!” Will I regret it later I really want to get to the top, but…
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。
I voiced my uncertainties to my friends.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Finally we came to the worst section yet.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
听力1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. B
11 A 12. C 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. C 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. A2024 年高考备考精英联赛调研卷
高三英语试题
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号填写在答题卡上。
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，再选涂其它答案标号。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）
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. How is the weather now
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
2. How did the woman feel about the wedding reception
A. Enjoyable. B. Bad. C. Funny.
3. How many long walks did the man have last week
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
4. Why does the woman prefer to buy clothes on the website
A. It offers the latest style.
B. Orders always arrive quickly.
C. The discounts are excellent.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A colleague. B. A travel plan. C. A change in their firm.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共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至7题。
6. How much did the man pay for the books
A. $20. B. $40. C. $80.
7. What will the man probably do
A. Take the course of History 101.
B. Put up some advertisements.
C. Sell the books to the bookstore.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Teach her to use the phone.
B. Help her with her work.
C. Lend her his phone.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Co-workers. C. Salesman and customer.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the woman look tired
A. She has exercised too much.
B. She has a lot to do at work.
C. She has watched TV late at night.
11. What does the woman eat for lunch
A. Nothing. B. A pizza. C. A sandwich.
12. What does the man tell the woman to do
A. Do more exercise. B. Work longer hours. C. Have a good meal daily.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. In what way was the handshake impressing
A. Flexi shook hands with a human for the first time.
B. Flexi offered to shake hands with the woman.
C. Flexi moved his hand just as the woman did.
14. Where are Flexi’s visual sensors
A. In his head. B. In his hands. C. In his chest.
15. When did the first version of the robot come into being
A. In 1993. B. In 2000. C. In 2023.
16. What can we learn about Flexi
A. He is used in special situations.
B. He is controlled by a computer system in the phone.
C. He can perform tasks itself.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker talking to
A. Art school students. B. Web designers. C. Magazine managers.
18. What is expected to be designed
A. The cover of a magazine. B. A poster. C. A T-shirt.
19. What requirement does the competition set out
A. The deadline is May 27th.
B. The design must include a picture.
C. Some words should be put in a certain place in the design.
20. What prize will be given to a winner
A. A drawing book and pens. B. Books on design. C. A computer.
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
This prepaid postcard features a daytime image of Sydney’s iconic Opera House.
Prepaid postcards can be posted from any red post box located in Australia or at your local Australia Post retail outlet and can be sent worldwide or to domestic locations.
No stamp is required as the prepaid postcard includes postage, making it easier for you to stay in touch.
Australia’s most recognisable landmark, the Sydney Opera House, was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II 50 years ago on 20 October 1973. Praised throughout the world, and recognised as a masterpiece of human creative genius, this extraordinary building was a winning design of Danish architect Jorn Utzon (1918 –2008) in an international design competition. It was named on the World Heritage List in 2007 as “a masterpiece of 20th century architecture”. The Sydney Opera House is also Australia’s number one tourist destination, welcoming more than 10.9 million visitors a year. It is also one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres, presenting more than 2, 000 shows 363 days per year, for more than 1.5 million people.
Background information, technical details and gallery images on all our latest stamp issues are available on the Australia Post Collectables website.
Issue date: 10 October 2023
Issue withdrawal date: 1 May 2024
First day cover’s withdrawal date: 8 November 2023
Visit the articles section of the Australia Post Collectables website for additional content relating to stamp issues, including interviews with experts and designers.
To ensure you have the correct postage for sending your letter or card, please check our up-to-date postage rates.
1. What can we learn about the Sydney Opera House
A. It is open all year round.
B. It was financed by Queen Elizabeth II.
C. Its design is a winner of an international design competition.
D. It is the most popular tourist destination all over the world.
2. How long will the prepaid postcards be on sale
A. About half a year. B. About one year.
C. About two months. D. About two years.
3. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To appeal to people to purchase more stamps.
B. To persuade people to visit the Sydney Opera House.
C. To introduce some interview s with experts and designers.
D. To call on people to buy the postcards of the Sydney Opera House.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了澳大利亚印有悉尼歌剧院日间形象的明信片。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。 根据文章第四段中的“Praised throughout the world, and recognised as a masterpiece of human creative genius, this extraordinary building was a winning design of Danish architect Jorn Utzon (1918–2008) in an international design competition. (这座非凡的建筑受到全世界的赞誉，被认为是人类创造性天才的杰作，它是丹麦建筑师Jorn Utzon(1918 -2008)在一次国际设计竞赛中的获奖作品。)”可知，这座非凡的建筑是丹麦建筑师Jorn Utzon(1918-2008)在一次国际设计竞赛中的获奖作品， 受到了全世界的赞誉，被认为是人类创造性天才的杰作，故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章中Issue date部分的“10 October 2023(2023年10月10日)”和Issue withdrawal date部分的“1 May 2024 (2024年5月1日)”可知，发行日期为2023年10月10日，撤回日期为2024年5月1日，这种明信片会发行大约半年的时间。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“To ensure you have the correct postage for sending your letter or card, please check our up-to-date postage rates. (为了确保您有正确的邮资发送您的信件或卡片，请查看我们的最新邮资。)”可知， 本文介绍澳大利亚印有悉尼歌剧院日间形象的明信片的目的是号召大家购买它，故选D。
B
Courtney Rich of Utah, was running in the Salt Lake City marathon. But as she headed into Mile 24, she began to feel the one thing that she didn’t want to do: collapse. It began creeping up on her and then suddenly overtook her.
“I wanted them to see Mom finish strongly. Those are things I tell my kids as often as I can when things are hard or they’re playing in their own sports. ‘Just do your best and that best is going to be a little different every day,’” she said. But at that moment, she knew she wasn’t going to be able to finish the race. “When I can feel my legs slowing down and I know I’m going to disappoint my kids,” Rich said. “By Mile 24… I looked at my watch and that’s when I called my husband and was in tears,” she said. “I was just having a little pity party for myself for a minute.”
“Next thing I knew, my daughter ran out,” Rich recounted. “I kind of saw her out of the corner of my left eye and I realized it was Avery. I just put a huge smile on my face. I stuck out my hand, she grabbed it and all of a sudden, my legs that were hurting and the heaviness of my body just felt lighter and we just ran to the finish line hand in hand.”
The proud mom said Avery told her that she did what she knew her mom needed at that moment. “That is absolutely Avery’s character. She sees people. She has sympathy. She notices people and is aware of just feelings and needs,” Rich said.
“Don’t ever brush aside the inspiration to do a small act of kindness for someone because you just never know what impact that will have on people,” Rich added.
4. What happened to Rich on Mile 24
A. She was disturbed by a party. B. She was overcome by tiredness.
C. She was struggling to cross the finish line. D. She received an unexpected call from her husband.
5. How did Rich feel when Avery ran out
A. Confused. B. Refreshed. C. Astonished. D. Worried.
6. What does Rich think of Avery
A. She is reliable and creative. B. She is energetic and friendly.
C. She is sympathetic and considerate. D. She is ambitious and intelligent.
7. What can we learn from the story
A. Failure is often the case in our life.
B. Inspiration is more important to a successful mother.
C. We should hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
D. The smallest moment of kindness can have a huge impact.
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。在犹他州盐湖城举行的马拉松比赛中，Rich在最后时刻筋疲力尽，想要放弃，这时她的女儿抓住了她的手冲向终点线，和妈妈一起完成了比赛。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。 根据第一段中的“But as she headed into Mile 24, she began to feel the one thing that she didn’t want to do: collapse. It began creeping up on her and then suddenly overtook her. (但当她进入24英里时，她开始感觉到一件她不想做的事情：崩溃。它开始慢慢向她靠近，然后突然追上了她。)”可知，在 24 英里时， 她觉得极度疲惫。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“I just put a huge smile on my face. I stuck out my hand, she grabbed it and all of a sudden, my legs that were hurting and the heaviness of my body just felt lighter and we just ran to the finish line hand in hand. (我脸上露出了灿烂的笑容。我伸出手，她抓住了我的手，突然间，我疼的腿和身体的重量都减轻了，我们手拉手跑向终点线。)”可知，Rich伸出手，Avery抓住了它，突然间，Rich感觉疼痛的双腿和沉重的身体都变轻松了，她们手拉着手跑向终点，由此可推知，当Avery跑出去时，Rich感到精神焕发。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“The proud mom said Avery told her that she did what she knew her mom needed at that moment. “That is absolutely Avery’s character. She sees people. She has sympathy. She notices people and is aware of just feelings and needs,” Rich said. (这位骄傲的妈妈说，艾弗里告诉她，她当时做了她知道妈妈需要的事情。“这绝对是艾弗里的性格。她能看见人。她有同情心。她能注意到人们的感受和需求，”Rich说。)”可推知，Avery善解人意且富有同情心。 故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““Don’t ever brush aside the inspiration to do a small act of kindness for someone because you just never know what impact that will have on people,” Rich added. (Rich补充说:“永远不要忽视为别人做一件小事的灵感，因为你永远不知道这会对别人产生什么影响。”)”Rich所说的话可知，永远不要忽视为别人做一点善事的灵感，因为你永远不知道这会对他人产生什么影响。故选D。
C
Roosters act differently when faced with another chicken versus just their own reflection. This may mean that the roosters can recognise themselves in a mirror, a key test of self-awareness in animals. The way researchers tailored this mirror test to roosters may open up new methods of determining self-recognition in a diversity of animal species. In the traditional mirror self-recognition test, developed in 1970, researchers place a mark on an animal’s body in a spot that it could only see reflected in a mirror. They note if the animal inspects or touches the mark while examining its reflection, suggesting it understands the reflection represents its own body.
Results from this test are often highly variable. Sonja Hillemacher at the University of Bonn in Germany and her colleagues wondered if this has less to do with the animals not recognising themselves, and more to do with the fact that there is little natural motivation for many animals to investigate the marks.
So the team turned to roosters, which loudly alarm other chickens to the presence of nearby predators, but generally stay quiet when alone. In the lab, the researchers tested 68 roosters one by one in a closed area divided down the middle by a wire net. They placed a rooster on one side, and either left the other side empty or put another roost er in it. Then they added a mirror to the divider for some tests. To mimic a threat, they projected the silhouette (轮廓) of an eagle on the ceiling above the area. The researchers found that when a rooster was paired with another rooster, it raised the alarm far more often than when it was alone in the area, regardless of whether it could see its own reflection.
Since the roosters acted similarly when alone and with a reflection, they may realise their reflection is of themselves, the researchers say. This would point to self-recognition possibly being more widespread across the animal kingdom than previously thought, says Hillemacher.
Nathan Emery at Queen Mary University of London thinks it’s premature to say chickens definitely recognise themselves in their reflections. It’s possible the strange behaviour of a reflection.
8. Where did the researchers mark the spot in the traditional test
A. On the mirror where the animals can see.
B. On their body where the animals can touch.
C. On the mirror where the researchers can inspect.
D. On their body where the animals can only see in the mirror.
9. Which can best replace the underlined word “mimic” in paragraph 3
A. Face. B. End. C. Imitate. D. Test.
10. What is Emery’s attitude to the new finding
A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Careless. D. Objective.
11. What can be the best title of the passage
A. Rooster Attacks His Own Reflection
B. Roosters Have Passed the Self-recognition Test
C. Roosters May Be Able to Recognise a Mark in a Mirror
D. Roosters May Recognize Their Reflections in Mirrors
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了最近的一项研究结果：公鸡可能可以识别自己在镜子中的影像。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。 根据文章第一段中的“In the traditional mirror self-recognition test, developed in 1970, researchers place a mark on an animal’s body in a spot that it could only see reflected in a mirror. (在传统的镜子自我识别测试中，研究人员在动物身上只有在镜子里才能看到的地方做了一个标记。)”可知，在1970年开发的传统镜子自我识别测试中，研究人员会在动物身上做一个标记，但是这个标记它们只能从镜子中看到，故选D。
9题详解】
词义猜测题。 根据画线词后的“they projected the silhouette (轮廓) of an eagle on the ceiling above the area. (他们在该区域上方的天花板上投射了一只鹰的剪影)”可知，研究人员在这个地方的上空投射了一只鹰的轮廓，联系常识可知，鹰对于鸡来说是具有威胁性的，因此他们这样做的目的是为了模拟威胁。A. Face面对；B. End结束；C. Imitate模仿；D. Test测试。可推知mimic与imitate同义。故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Nathan Emery at Queen Mary University of London thinks it’s premature to say chickens definitely recognise themselves in their reflections.”可知，伦敦玛丽女王大学的Nathan Emery认为，现在说鸡肯定能认出自己的映像还为时过早，由此可推知，她对此结果持怀疑的态度，故选B。
【11题详解】
标题判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“Roosters act differently when faced with another chicken versus just their own reflection. This may mean that the roosters can recognise themselves in a mirror, a key test of self-awareness in animals. The way researchers tailored this mirror test to roosters may open up new methods of determining self-recognition in a diversity of animal species. (公鸡面对另一只鸡和面对自己的倒影时表现不同。这可能意味着公鸡可以在镜子中认出自己，这是对动物自我意识的一项关键测试。研究人员为公鸡量身定制的镜子测试方法，可能为确定多种动物物种的自我识别开辟了新的方法。)”可知，本文主要介绍了最近的一项研究结果：公鸡可能可以识别自己在镜子中的影像，故选D。
D
Researchers and environmentalists have been pushing for clean energy, as well, contending with the rising threat of climate change. An increasingly researched renewable resource is called Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), in which the sea’s temperature variations are used to produce power. On the surface of the ocean, the temperatures are much warmer compared to the seafloor. It gets considerably colder the deeper you go because the sunlight cannot reach the bottom. These temperature differences are most noticeable in the summer when the sun is present for a majority of the hours of the day. To put it simply, OTEC uses a series of pipes that take the cooler water out in the depths of the ocean. The warm water on the ocean’s surface helps heat the cool water, which then vaporizes (蒸发) a fluid, and as a result, turns a turbine (涡轮机) to produce electricity.
Three types of ocean heat renewable energy systems are being developed and researched. An OTEC closed-cycle is perhaps the most common and well-researched, consisting of a condenser (冷凝器), evaporator, pumps, turbine and generator. There are also open systems and hybrid systems.
Systems work by pumping the warmer surface water through an evaporator containing a working fluid with a low boiling point, such as ammonia. Once the fluid vaporizes, it is used to drive a turbine and generator. From there, the vaporized fluid turns back into a liquid through a condenser, cooled by the cold, deep ocean water that pumps up from the depths. The OTEC systems that use seawater can use condensation to make water without salt.
OTEC systems need to place technology about 1 kilometer below the surface of the water. The cold water intake pipe is in the deepest area, and the piping where warm water enters is above sea level. The pumps are needed to move warm water into the system, and a heat exchange r is required to evaporate the fluid. Condensers condense the steam produced in the system, and a marker keeps the entire system afloat.
Energy is essential for almost all human activities. If the world wants to avoid an energy crisis, people need to begin relying on renewable energy. Fortunately, the three types of OTEC can provide energy for large populations.
12. What does OTEC technology depend mainly on to generate renewable power
A. The depths of the ocean. B. The vast surface of the ocean.
C. Seawater’s temperature differences. D. The hot temperature in the summer.
13. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The principle of OTEC technology.
B. The progress of OTEC technology.
C. The importance of the renewable energy systems.
D. The differences among the renewable energy systems.
14. What can we learn about OTEC technology from paragraph 4
A. The heat exchanger can produce power.
B. The cold water pipe is in the depths of the sea.
C. The deeper in the ocean, the better the technology is.
D. The warm water needs evaporating in a condenser.
15. What is more likely to be discussed in the following paragraph
A. The energy crisis in the future.
B. The bad influence of human activities.
C. The benefits of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion.
D. The popularity of other renewable energy sources.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了海洋热能转换利用海水的温差来产生可再生能源。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“An increasingly researched renewable resource is called Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), in which the sea’s temperature variations are used to produce power.(一种越来越被研究的可再生资源被称为海洋热能转换(OTEC)，它利用海洋的温度变化来发电。)”可知，OTEC技术主要依靠海水的温差来产生可再生能源，故选C项。
【13题详解】
段落大意题。结合第三段“Systems work by pumping the warmer surface water through an evaporator containing a working fluid with a low boiling point, such as ammonia. Once the fluid vaporizes, it is used to drive a turbine and generator. From there, the vaporized fluid turns back into a liquid through a condenser, cooled by the cold, deep ocean water that pumps up from the depths.(系统的工作原理是将较热的地表水泵入蒸发器，蒸发器中含有低沸点的工作流体，如氨。一旦液体蒸发，它就被用来驱动涡轮机和发电机。从那里，蒸发的液体通过冷凝器变成液体，被从深处泵出的冰冷的深海水冷却。)”可知，本段主要介绍了海洋热能转换的工作原理，故选A项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The cold water intake pipe is in the deepest area, and the piping where warm water enters is above sea level.(冷水进水管在最深的区域，温水进入的管道在海平面以上。)”可知，从第4段我们可以了解到冷水管在海的深处。故选B项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。 分析全文内容和最后一段中的“Fortunately, the three types of OTEC can provide energy for large populations.(幸运的是，这三种海洋热能可以为大量人口提供能源。)”可知，文章接下来可能会探讨海洋热能可再生能源的益处，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。
Consuming processed foods is being blamed for everything from an increased risk of developing obesity and heart disease to cancer and Type 2 diabetes, as well as a variety of other harmful health effects. You might be surprised which foods are ultra processed. ____16____ Here are some strategies for avoiding processed foods:
Hydrate (补水) with water. ____17____ Satisfy your thirst with water instead of soda or sweetened tea. If you miss the carbonation from sodas, sparkling water is a great alternative. For a caffeine fix, make your own tea or coffee at home, but skip the sugar and creamer.
____18____ You can replace highly processed foods with healthy substitutes. For example, if you long for the crunchiness of chips, make your own cabbage chips by lightly seasoning cabbage leaves with salt and popping them in an air fryer or the oven. If you feel tempted to eat ice cream, satisfy your sweet tooth by freezing ripe bananas and blending them to make your own homemade healthy soft serve. Not only will these swaps satisfy your desire, but you’ll take more fruits and vegetables into your diet.
Meal preparation. If you’re too busy to cook, you can plan ahead of time and preparing your meals at home for the week. ____19____ To help take the guesswork out of it, there are plenty of meal delivery services that can ship all the ready ingredients for you to make homemade meals —right to your doorstep.
Step away from the deli (熟食) counter. The deli meats section is full of cold cuts, sausages and other processed meats. Instead, fill your shopping cart with protein from the grocery store’s meat and seafood department, where you’ll find smart alternatives, such as chicken and beef. ____20____
A. Make smart food swaps.
B. Assemble your own “packaged” foods.
C. For plant-based proteins, try tofu and chickpeas.
D. So you might be eating more of them than you think.
E. So you can avoid giving in to the convenience of eating fast food.
F. Just having a couple of go-to recipes could have you eating healthier.
G. Sugary bottled drinks are infamous for being loaded with empty calories.
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. A 19. E 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍如何避免食用超加工食品。
【16题详解】
根据上文“You might be surprised which foods are ultra-processed.(你可能会惊讶于哪些食物是超加工)”可知，本句与前面一句构成因果关系，指出食用超加工食品的情况。故D项“所以你吃的可能比你想象的要多”符合语境，故选D。
【17题详解】
根据空后“Satisfy your thirst with water instead of soda or sweetened tea.(用水来解渴，而不苏打水或甜茶)”可知，此处指出用水来解渴，空处应该是指出其原因，即苏打水或甜茶这种饮料富含卡里路，不能解渴，故G项“含糖瓶装饮料因富含空卡路里而臭名昭著”符合语境。故选G。
【18题详解】
根据后文“You can replace highly processed foods with healthy substitutes. For example, if you long for the crunchiness of chips, make your own cabbage chips by lightly seasoning cabbage leaves with salt and popping them in an air fryer or the oven. If you feel tempted to eat ice cream, satisfy your sweet tooth by freezing ripe bananas and blending them to make your own homemade healthy soft serve. Not only will these swaps satisfy your desire, but you’ll take more fruits and vegetables into your diet.(你可以用健康的替代品代替高度加工的食品。例如，如果你渴望薯片的脆脆，你可以自己做卷心菜片，用盐给卷心菜叶稍加调味，然后把它们放在空气炸锅或烤箱里炸开。如果你想吃冰淇淋，那就把成熟的香蕉冷冻起来，自己做一份健康的冰淇淋来满足你对甜食的嗜好吧。这些交换不仅会满足你的欲望，而且你会在你的饮食中加入更多的水果和蔬菜)”可知，本段主要介绍了明智地选择替代品，从而少吃超加工食品，故A项“明智地更换食物”符合语境。故选A。
【19题详解】
根据前面一句“If you’re too busy to cook, you can plan ahead of time and preparing your meals at home for the week.(如果你太忙没时间做饭，你可以提前计划，在家准备一周的饭菜)”可知，本句与上文前后是因果关系，说明在家准备饭菜的好处。故E项“这样你可以避免屈服于吃快餐”符合语境。故选E。
【20题详解】
根据前面一句“Instead, fill your shopping cart with protein from the grocery store’s meat and seafood department, where you’ll find smart alternatives, such as chicken and beef.(相反，你可以从杂货店的肉类和海鲜部购买蛋白质，在那里你会找到明智的替代品，比如鸡肉和牛肉)”可知，本句与上文构成并列意义，上文提到了蛋白质可以从食品杂货店的肉类和海鲜部获取，故C项“对于植物性蛋白质，请尝试豆腐和鹰嘴豆”符合语境，故选C。
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I received a rejection email after interviewing for a postdoc position. When I read it, I felt ____21____ and angry—and not just because I hadn’t gotten the job but because I’d spent hours preparing for the interview and in the end, I didn’t even ____22____ why I wasn’t successful. “How can I ____23____ my job search approach if I don’t know what went wrong ” I thought.
Later, I applied for another job but failed again. “Would you like to hear ____24____ from us ” they asked. The representative told me why I was ____25____ . From then on, I decided to improve. Soon the effort started to ____26____, as I got an offer for a position that I was truly excited about
A few years later, I ___27___ myself on the other side of the interview table. As a freshly hired group leader, I was ____28____ candidates in my lab. I was particularly looking forward to talking with one candidate because his application looked great—a nice CV, good ____29____ and a strong cover letter. But the interview went badly. When I called to tell him I couldn’t ____30____ him the position, I asked him if he wanted to know where he could improve. It’s never pleasant to listen to constructive ____31____ . But as the conversation went on, I got the sense that he was ____32____ for what I had to say.
For each recruitment (招聘), I’ve made a point to treat every interview as a ___33___ :Candidates invest time and effort to prepare for our conversation—and if they don’t get the position, the least I can do is ____34____ their effort with pointers about how they can improve. If no one tells us where we are ___35___ , we are likely to make the same mistakes over and over again.
21.
A frightened B. disappointed C. delighted D. confused
22.
A. wonder B. imagine C. express D. know
23.
A. adapt B. test C. deny D. record
24.
A. permission B. regards C. comments D. secrets
25.
A. observed B. reminded C. employed D. refused
26.
A. stand up B. pay off C. pull in D. come across
27.
A. told B. served C. found D. asked
28.
A. interviewing B. teaching C. promising D. supporting
29.
A. preparations B. contributions C. arrangements D. recommendations
30.
A. show B. offer C. return D. save
31.
A. decision B. relationship C. criticism D. cooperation
32.
A. grateful B. upset C. responsible D. famous
33.
A. surprise B. change C. praise D. trade
34.
A. exchange B. compare C. reward D. replace
35.
A. wrong B. perfect C. ready D. different
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者曾经一度求职失败，直到某一次公司代表告诉了作者哪里可以改进，于是作者汲取经验最终得到了喜欢的工作。作者日后成为了招聘者，也采取了这种做法。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我读到这封信的时候，我感到失望和愤怒——不仅仅是因为我没有得到这份工作，而是因为我花了几个小时准备面试，而最后，我甚至不知道为什么我没有成功。A. frightened害怕的；B. disappointed失望的；C. delighted高兴的；D. confused困惑的。根据上文“I received a rejection email after interviewing for a postdoc position.(我在面试博士后职位后收到了一封拒绝邮件)”可知，作者求职被拒，所以是感到失望。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我读到这封信的时候，我感到失望和愤怒——不仅仅是因为我没有得到这份工作，而是因为我花了几个小时准备面试，而最后，我甚至不知道为什么我没有成功。A. wonder想知道；B. imagine想象；C. express表达；D. know知道。根据后文“why I wasn’t successful”以及“I don’t know what went wrong (我不知道哪里出了问题)”可知，作者不知道自己没能成功的原因。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“如果我不知道哪里出了问题，我该如何调整我的求职方法？”我想。A. adapt调整，使适应；B. test测试；C. deny否认；D. record记录。根据后文“my job search approach”此处指作者调整求职方法，故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“你想听听我们的意见吗？”他们问。A. permission允许；B. regards尊重；C. comments评论，意见；D. secrets秘密。根据后文“The representative told me why I was”代表告知作者被拒绝的原因，可知是听对方的意见和评价。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：代表告诉了我被拒绝的原因。A. observed观察；B. reminded提醒；C. employed雇佣；D. refused拒绝。呼应上文“Later, I applied for another job but failed again(后来，我又申请了另一份工作，但又失败了)”指作者求职被拒绝。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：很快，我的努力得到了回报，因为我得到了一份让我非常兴奋的工作。A. stand up站起来；B. pay off还清，取得回报；C. pull in制止；D. come across遇到。根据后文“as I got an offer for a position that I was truly excited about”可知，作者得到了想要的工作，是努力得到了回报。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：几年后，我发现自己站在面试桌的另一边。A. told告诉；B. served服务；C. found找到，发现；D. asked询问。根据后文“myself on the other side of the interview table”指作者发现自己在面试桌的另一边，即开始面试别人。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一名新上任的组长，我在实验室里面试了几个候选人。A. interviewing采访，面试；B. teaching教学；C. promising承诺；D. supporting支持。根据上文“As a freshly hired group leader”可知，作者成为组长，也开始面试其他人了。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我特别期待与一位候选人交谈，因为他的申请看起来很棒——一份漂亮的简历、很好的推荐信和一封强有力的求职信。A. preparations准备；B. contributions贡献；C. arrangements安排；D. recommendations推荐信。根据上文“a nice CV”以及常识，求职需要推荐信。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我打电话告诉他我不能给他这个职位时，我问他是否想知道他在哪里可以改进。A. show展示；B. offer提供；C. return返回；D. save挽救。根据后文“him the position”可知，此处指不能给对方提供这个职位。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：听建设性的批评从来都不是件愉快的事。A. decision决定；B. relationship关系；C. criticism批评；D. cooperation合作。根据上文“It’s never pleasant”可知，听别人的批评不是件愉快的事情。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是随着谈话的进行，我感觉到他对我要说的话很感激。A. grateful感谢的；B. upset沮丧的；C. responsible负责的；D. famous出名的。结合上文可知，作者给对方建设性的批评意见，对方因此感激作者。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：对于每一次招聘，我都强调把每一次面试都当作一次交易：应聘者花时间和精力为我们的谈话做准备——如果他们没有得到这个职位，我至少能做的就是奖励他们的努力，告诉他们如何改进。A. surprise惊喜；B. change改变；C. praise赞美；D. trade交易。根据后文可知，应聘者花时间和精力为我们的谈话做准备——如果他们没有得到这个职位，我至少能做的就是奖励他们的努力，告诉他们如何改进，这形成了一种交易形式。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：对于每一次招聘，我都强调把每一次面试都当作一次交易：应聘者花时间和精力为我们的谈话做准备——如果他们没有得到这个职位，我至少能做的就是奖励他们的努力，告诉他们如何改进。A. exchange交换；B. compare比较；C. reward奖励；D. replace取代。根据后文“their effort with pointers about how they can improve”可知，作者把告诉对方如何改进作为对他们努力的奖励。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果没有人告诉我们哪里错了，我们很可能会一次又一次地犯同样的错误。A. wrong错误的；B. perfect完美的；C. ready准备好的；D. different不同的。根据后文“we are likely to make the same mistakes over and over again”可知，犯同样的错误是因为没有人告诉我们哪里错了。故选A。
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。
From a Pakistani national who spoke only broken Chinese to a movie actor, 30-year-old Anees Qadir believes that Xi’an, capital of Shaanxi Province, ____36____ (be) the place where his dreams became a ____37____ (real).
As a child Qadir had two dreams: to either become a pilot or an actor. In 2014, following his father’s advice, the then-21-year-old registered in a course at Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi’an. It was there ____38____ Qadir developed a ____39____ (deep) knowledge of the history of Sino Pakistani friendship and China’s successful economic development in the past few decades. The Belt and Road Initiative, which was proposed in 2013, only strengthened his determination to stay.
His acting career also began during his university days, ____40____ he used to work as a part time model. “Before I came to China, I enjoyed watching Chinese action comedy movies like Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle, and ____41____ (hold) the misconception that every Chinese knew kung fu,” he said, smiling. “After traveling to Beijing, Shenzhen and other cities and ____42____ (act) in different roles, I had the opportunity ____43____ (experience) different aspects of traditional Chinese culture, including calligraphy, and see the real China for ____44____ (I),” he added.
Qadir has so far starred in three movies and features in several upcoming TV dramas. “From walk on parts to leading roles, I want to show the audience the real China _____45_____ the sincere friendship between China and Pakistan,” he said.
【答案】36. is 37. reality
38. that 39. deeper
40. when 41. held
42. acting 43. to experience
44. myself 45. and
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了30岁的巴基斯坦人Anees Qadir在中国实现了他的梦想——成为一名演员。
【36题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：从只会说一口蹩脚中文的巴基斯坦人，到电影演员，30岁的Anees Qadir相信，陕西省省会西安是他梦想成真的地方。分析句子成分可知，空处是谓语动词，根据主语Xi’an和前后时态可知，谓语动词应用一般现在时，主语是单数，be动词使用is。故填is。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：从只会说一口蹩脚中文的巴基斯坦人，到电影演员，30岁的Anees Qadir相信，陕西省省会西安是他梦想成真的地方。此处作表语，表示“现实”，应用名词reality，由空前的a可知，应用名词单数形式。故填reality。
【38题详解】
考查强调句。句意：正是在那里，Anees Qadir对中巴友谊的历史和中国过去几十年来成功的经济发展有了更深入的了解。此处为强调句型：It was+强调部分+that+从句，句中强调地点状语there。故填that。
【39题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：正是在那里，Anees Qadir对中巴友谊的历史和中国过去几十年来成功的经济发展有了更深入的了解。此处是把Anees Qadir来西安前与来西安后对中巴友谊的历史和对中国的了解进行了一个比较，因此deep要用比较级形式。故填deeper。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：他的演艺生涯也是在大学时期开始的，当时他曾做过兼职模特。此处是非限定性定语从句，先行词是days，关系词替代先行词在从句中作时间状语，应用关系副词when引导。故填when。
【41题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：他笑着说：“在我来中国之前，我喜欢看中国的动作喜剧电影，比如《少林足球》和《功夫》，我错误地认为每个中国人都懂功夫。”此处与enjoyed是并列谓语，应用一般过去时。故填held。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：“经过北京、深圳等城市的演出，扮演不同的角色，我有机会体验了中国传统文化的各个方面，包括书法，亲眼看到了真实的中国，”他补充道。此处作介词after的宾语，应用动名词。故填acting。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：“经过北京、深圳等城市的演出，扮演不同的角色，我有机会体验了中国传统文化的各个方面，包括书法，亲眼看到了真实的中国。”他补充道。此处修饰名词opportunity，常用动词不定式，作后置定语，意为“一个……的机会”。故填to experience。
【44题详解】
考查代词。句意：“经过北京、深圳等城市的演出，扮演不同的角色，我有机会体验了中国传统文化的各个方面，包括书法，亲眼看到了真实的中国，”他补充道。固定搭配for oneself意为“亲自”。故填myself。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意：“从走秀到主演，我想向观众展示真实的中国和中巴真诚的友谊，”他说。此处连接两个并列的宾语，所以使用并列连词and。故填and。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校近期要举行以“一带一路·青年在行动（Belt and Road Initiative·Youth in Action）”为主题的英文演讲秀，请你为此活动的宣传海报写一篇短文，内容包括：
1.演讲秀的时间和地点；
2.演讲秀的内容。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Belt and Road Initiative·Youth in Action
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文
Belt and Road Initiative·Youth in Action
In order to enrich students’ extra-curricular life, our school will hold an English talk show, which will be held in the school hall and begin at 3:00 pm this Friday, lasting about two hours.
This talk show, themed “Belt and Road Initiative. Youth in Action”, invites four guest speakers to share their experiences and insights of participating in the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative with our students, as well as their reflections on the Belt and Road Initiative, to achieve mutual understanding and common improvements in communication.
Everyone is welcome to actively participate in the talk show.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“一带一路·青年在行动（Belt and Road Initiative·Youth in Action）”为主题为此活动的宣传海报写一篇短文。
【详解】1.词汇积累
参加：participate in→take part in
为了：in order to→so as to
实现：achieve→accomplish
举行：hold→host
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Everyone is welcome to actively participate in the talk show.
拓展句：Whoever actively participate in the talk show is welcome.
【点睛】[高分句型1] In order to enrich students’ extra-curricular life, our school will hold an English talk show, which will be held in the school hall and begin at 3:00 pm this Friday, lasting about two hours. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] This talk show, themed “Belt and Road Initiative. Youth in Action”, invites four guest speakers to share their experiences and insights of participating in the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative with our students, as well as their reflections on the Belt and Road Initiative, to achieve mutual understanding and common improvements in communication. (运用了过去分词作定语)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I am terrified of heights. It’s not really a fear of being in a high place. Rather, it is the view of a long way to fall, of rocks far below me and no firm wall between me and the edge. Despite my fear, two summers ago I somehow found myself climbing to a high place. Most of our high school had come along on a day trip to the Boquerón, a gorgeous, lush spot in the foothills of Peru. Its prime attraction is the main waterfall, about 100 feet high, that thunders into a crystal clear pool feeding the Aguaytia River.
After eating our sack lunches within sight and sound of the fall, many of us wanted to make the climb to an area above it. We knew others had done so on previous trips. We went along the base of the hill until we reached the climb. It stopped me in my tracks.
The climb ascended steeply above us. Along the right edge, the jungle hugged the rocks; passage through its trees did not look feasible. The majority of my view was filled with rocks. Looming high to the sky, the boulders rose in a tiered manner. Peering back down toward the river, I saw a steep slope of rocks all the way to the water. All I could think about was how far it would be to fall.
My tense thoughts were interrupted by the realization that my friends were already beginning to climb! My anxiety increased as I watched them. Looking back, my friend Seth was behind me. Do I turn back My whole being shouted, “Yes!” Will I regret it later I really want to get to the top, but…
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。
I voiced my uncertainties to my friends.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Finally we came to the worst section yet.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
I voiced my uncertainties to my friends. They didn’t laugh at me. Instead, they dismissed my fears and encouraged me to stick it out. Seth even held my shoulders and promised me to give me a hand when necessary. Questioning my own wisdom, I decided at least to attempt the climb. My friends kept right on climbing. But they did not forget me. Seth was always ahead to offer a hand up from time to time.
Finally we came to the worst section yet. To me the slope looked very close to vertical. The slight handholds were few and far between. With fear and trembling, I made my way ahead slowly. My friends waited patiently, not pressuring me to hurry. Instead Seth supported my foot, and those above sent down words of encouragement. My breathing sped up, but my heart pounded even faster, growing loud in my ears. I kept on climbing painstakingly. Finally, I was dirty and sweaty. But none of it mattered. I was on the top!
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者有恐高症，但在一次去山里旅游的时候，在朋友们的鼓励和帮助下，作者最终登上了山顶克服了自己的恐高症。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“我向朋友们表达了我的疑虑”可知，第一段可以描写作者向朋友们表达了疑虑后，朋友们的鼓励和帮助。
②由第二段句首内容“最后我们来到了最糟糕的部分。”可知，第二段可以描写在最糟糕的部分时，作者的心理活动和朋友们的帮助。
2.续写线索：表达疑虑—被鼓励—被帮助—继续爬—来到最糟糕的部分—艰难地往上爬
3.词汇激活
行为类
①消除：dismiss/ eliminate/ remove
②鼓励：encourage/ inspire
③帮助某人：give sb. a hand/ help sb.
情绪类
①嘲笑：laugh at / jeer at
②害怕：fear/ anxiety
【点睛】【高分句型1】Seth even held my shoulders and promised me to give me a hand when necessary. ( 运用了when引导的时间状语从句的省略)
【高分句型2】Questioning my own wisdom, I decided at least to attempt the climb. ( 运用了现在分词Questioning作状语、不定式to attempt作状语)
【高分句型3】Seth was always ahead to offer a hand up from time to time. (运用了不定式to offer作状语)
听力1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. B
11. A 12. C 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. C 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. A
