漳州市2024届高三毕业班第二次质量检测
英语试题
本试题卷共8页，67题。全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填空在答题卡上。
2.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效；回答选择题时，选出每小题的答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后再选涂其他答案标号。
3.考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To use his Wi-Fi.
B. To talk about Beth.
C. To change the password.
2. What does the man want to do
A. Learn fire regulations. B. Eat something. C. See a film.
3. What’s the man doing
A He’s doing math exercises.
B. He’s performing a magic trick.
C. He’s celebrating the girl’s birthday.
4. How is the new chocolate pie
A. Healthy. B. Flexible. C. Popular.
5. Where are the speakers
A. At a clothing store. B. At a restaurant. C. At a grocery shop.
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. Why will the woman go abroad
A. For business. B. For a tour. C. For studies.
7. How will the woman travel
A. By bus. B. By ship. C. By air.
听第7段材料，回答第8，9题。
8. Why does the man’s leg hurt
A. He had surgery on his leg.
B. He overdid physical exercise.
C. He broke his leg by accident.
9. When will the speakers meet again
A. Tomorrow. B. In two weeks. C. In 4 months.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. How does Vince feel about his childhood in China
A. Enjoyable. B. Just so-so. C. Unpleasant.
11. Where does Vince live now
A. Xiamen. B. London. C. Cambridge.
12. What’s probably Vince’s bride-to-be
A. A writer. B. A sociology instructor. C. A psychology professor.
13. What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers
A. New friends. B. Couple-to-be. C. Colleagues.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What do we know about Cathy
A. She likes frozen dishes.
B. She learned cooking online.
C. She is useless in the kitchen.
15. When will Robin arrive at Cathy’s
A. At 11 am. B. At 11: 15 am. C. At 11: 45 am.
16. Why did Cathy start cooking at first
A. To have a healthier diet.
B. To develop a life skill.
C. To save some money.
17. How often does Cathy cook for herself
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Nearly every day.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker
A. The sales manager of the company.
B. The sales reporter of the company.
C. The sales representative of the company.
19. What’s the percentage of the rise in sales profit
A.10%. B.12%. C.15%.
20. What is the name of the opponent of the speaker’s company
A. W. One. B. Light Z. C. YTY.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Central Park Picnic Experiences
Having a picnic with family, friends or colleagues at the Pool with iconic views of the NYC backdrop would give you good feelings. We handle all aspects of your event from beginning to end, so you can just show up and have a great time! Fresh baked service! — You can now add games to any picnic experience (details below).
Family-Style Picnic
Serves a minimum of 15 people
Our family-style picnic experience is perfect for big groups! Includes set up & clean up, plus fruits and food. Also includes coolers with ice, blankets, pillows and parasols (遮阳伞). $60.00 per adult, $30.00 per child. Includes a 2-hour picnic with set up and clean up. $50 per add 1 hour.
Social Picnic Party
Serves 10 to 12 people
Comes complete with an entire picnic set up including extra space, blankets, pillows, parasols. The meal is a sampling of sandwiches, roast chicken, potato salad, seasonal greens, local cheese platter, lemonade, water and something sweet for dessert. Perfect for meeting new friends.
We Love This Formal Picnic!
Serves 4 to 10 people
Looking for something more formal This is special and for you! Includes set up with a set low-rise table for business talk, a great selection of delicious food, flowers, and clean up! Tips not included — and should go direct to your picnic expert.
Birthday Party Picnic
Serves 2 to 18 people
Besides our signature birthday party cake, we also offer a local cheese platter (拼盘), seasonal salad, chips, lemonade and water, plus cookies & brownies for dessert! When you arrive at your picnic spot, one of our picnic experts will have everything set up, ready and waiting for you when you arrive! Includes a 2-hour picnic for 2 with set up and clean up. Add up to 16 additional guests. $50 per add 1 hour. $50 per add 1 guest. Max 18 guests.
Contact us with questions!
1. What is a new service for the picnic experiences
A. New spots with wonderful views. B. Whole-process service.
C. Allowing for adding games. D. Offering freshly-made bread.
2. How much to pay if families with 12 adults plus 10 kids have a 2-hour picnic
A. $720. B. $1,020. C. $1,070. D. $1,150.
3. What is the most likely basis for setting up these types of picnics
A. Expense of picnic. B. Number of people.
C. Age of the group. D. Purpose of the activity.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了中央公园里四种不同的野餐体验服务。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Fresh baked service! — You can now add games to any picnic experience (新鲜出炉的服务!！——你现在可以添加游戏到任何野餐体验中)”可知，这些野餐体验的新服务是允许顾客添加游戏。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。对比四个野餐体验服务中人数的信息可知，12个大人加10个儿童的家庭应选择Family Style Picnic，再根据Family-Style Picnic部分“$60.00 per adult, $30.00 per child. Includes a 2-hour picnic with set up and clean up. (成人60美元，儿童30美元。包括2小时的野餐，准备和打扫)”可知，这样的群体进行两小时的野餐，费用为1020美元（=12×60+10×30）。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Family-Style Picnic部分“Our family-style picnic experience is perfect for big groups! (我们的家庭式野餐体验非常适合大型团体)”、Social Picnic Party部分“Perfect for meeting new friends. (很适合结交新朋友)”、We Love This Formal Picnic!部分“Looking for something more formal This is special and for you! (想要更正式的东西？这是特别的，给你的)”和Birthday Party Picnic部分“Besides our signature birthday party cake (除了我们的签名生日派对蛋糕)”可知，Family Style Picnic适合家庭聚餐，Social Picnic Party适合社交，We Love This Formal Picnic是较正式的野餐体验，Birthday Party Picnic适合生日聚会。由此可推知，这些野餐体验是基于野餐活动的目的而设置的。故选D项。
B
Fourteen-year-old Peter often gets helpful tips from his Big Brother, Paul, a 32-year-old computer programmer, is not Peter’s brother. Instead, he is his mentor through an education program called “Big Brothers Big Sisters”.
Paul and Peter have been Big Brother and Little Brother for 1 year. Previously, they met constantly. They would go to Starbucks, walk through different districts of the city or play games. When COVID-19 started spreading, the relationship had to go completely virtual to ensure their health and security. Now things get better and they meet more.
When school is frustrating (令人沮丧的), Peter texts Paul and gets motivated. When he doesn’t understand a math problem, he asks Paul for help. Paul even gave Peter advice on avoiding being distracted while having lessons online at home, where he lives with four brothers and they talk, play and fight all in one space.
Older than Peter, Paul has had more life experiences. He helps Peter see things positively from different points of view, but he never makes decisions for Peter. Peter said, “Paul makes such a far-reaching difference to my life, in my education outside school in particular.” Paul said Peter had an effect on him likewise, saying that his life was enriched. “If you want self-improvement, join in this program. Really, it’s in practice a job worth doing. I’d like to be a lifelong Big. Brother of Peter, and more kids.”
Asked how it started, Paul said when he returned from abroad seven years ago, he started looking for ways to help his community. Then he accidentally found the program.
The program makes the most appropriate matches. Kids from ages 6 to 18 can continue to get help until they turn 21. At present, Big Brothers Big Sisters has about 1 300 kids paired with mentors locally.
4. Which is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “mentor” in Paragraph 1
A. Instructor. B. Researcher. C. Learner. D. Expert.
5 What troubled Peter most when he studied at home
A. It was difficult for him to stay focused.
B. His brothers wanted to use his computer.
C. He wanted to talk and play with his brothers.
D. He always had trouble with his math homework.
6. What can we know from the passage
A. Paul will leave Peter when he is 20.
B. Peter and Paul were carefully matched.
C. Paul makes Peter’s life even more difficult.
D. Peter depends on Paul’s advice to make decisions.
7. What can be the best title for this passage
A. Peter and his big brother B. How to make a great match.
C. Big Brothers Big Sisters program D. New ways to help your community
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了共同参与“Big Brothers Big Sisters”教育项目的Peter和Paul被匹配在一起的故事。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“When he doesn’t understand a math problem, he asks Paul for help.(当他不懂一道数学题时，他就向Paul求助。)”和文章第四段“Older than Peter, Paul has had more life experiences. He helps Peter see things positively from different points of view, but he never makes decisions for Peter.(Paul比彼得年长，有更多的人生经历。他帮助Peter从不同的角度积极地看待问题，但他从不替Peter做决定。)”可知，划线词所在句子表示相反，Paul通过一个名为“Big Brothers Big Sisters”的教育项目成为Peter的导师。由此可知，mentor意为“导师”。故选A。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Paul even gave Peter advice on avoiding being distracted while having lessons online at home, where he lives with four brothers and they talk, play and fight all in one space.(Paul甚至给了Peter建议，让他不要在家里上网上课时分心。他和四个兄弟住在一起，他们在一个空间里聊天、玩耍和打架。)”可推知，Peter在家学习时最大的困扰是他难以集中注意力。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The program makes the most appropriate matches.(该项目会做最合适的匹配。)”可知，Peter和Paul是被精心匹配的。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了共同参与“Big Brothers Big Sisters”教育项目的Peter和Paul被匹配在一起的故事。A项：Peter and his big brother(Peter和他的大哥哥)是最佳标题。故选A。
C
With the arrival of the summer heat, cultural-themed ice creams are once again trending across social media platforms in China.
Museums, scenic spots, amusement parks and even universities have once again rolled out their unique cultural-themed ice creams this year. These ice creams are often tiny copies of famous landmarks or cultural relies that offer visitors a delight for the taste buds.
The trend of cultural-themed ice creams began in 2019 when the Old Summer Palace in Beijing was one of the first scenic spots in China to introduce lotus-shaped ice creams. It was inspired by that in 2017 eleven ancient lotus(莲花)seeds were discovered in a pool at the Old Summer Palace. Six of these ancient lotus seeds bloomed in the summer of 2019. So to mark the occasion, staff at the Old Summer Palace designed ice creams shaped like lotus blossoms. These ice creams were widely loved by visitors, not only serving as a cold treat but also offering a unique way for visitors to sample and connect with their cultural heritage.
To protect their cultural relics, many museums have put up signs prohibiting photography or the use of a flash. However, cultural-themed ice creams provide an alternative way for visitors to catch memories of their visit. Various flavors offer visitors a choice of colors and ingredients for the ice cream, which reflect the local characteristics and charm of these cold treats. It is also suggested by the museums that the visitors can take the carved ice cream bars home with them to use as bookmarks.
For many young people, taking photos of themselves standing alongside cultural landmarks is an artistic preference from their parents’ generation. To them, a selfie(自拍)with a cultural -themed ice cream is a much cooler way to show off their travel experiences and bridge the gap between modern life and distant historical relics.
8. What can we learn about cultural-themed ice creams from the first two paragraphs
A. Visitors spend much money on them. B. They may be shaped like landmarks.
C. Visitors are eager to try their taste. D. They are made due to summer heat.
9. What inspired the idea of cultural-themed ice creams
A. The Old Summer Palace. B. The wide love by visitors.
C. The blossoms of the six seeds. D. The discovery of ancient lotus.
10. For what are cultural-themed ice creams well-received
A. Protecting cultural relics. B. Remembering one’s visit.
C. Being used as bookmarks. D. Offering visitors various flavors.
11. Why do the youth take the selfie with a cultural-themed ice cream
A. To do something different. B. To bridge the gap with their parents.
C. To show off their cooler way to travel. D. To show their connection with culture.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了文创雪糕再次成为中国社交媒体平台上的热门话题及其兴起和发展。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“These ice creams are often tiny copies of famous landmarks or cultural relies that offer visitors a delight for the taste buds.(这些冰淇淋通常是著名地标或文化景点的微小复制品，为游客提供味蕾的乐趣)”可知，文创雪糕的形状可能像地标。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“It was inspired by that in 2017 eleven ancient lotus(莲花)seeds were discovered in a pool at the Old Summer Palace. Six of these ancient lotus seeds bloomed in the summer of 2019. So to mark the occasion, staff at the Old Summer Palace designed ice creams shaped like lotus blossoms.(它的灵感来自于2017年在圆明园的一个池塘里发现的11颗古老的莲子。2019年夏天，六颗古老的莲子开花了。为了纪念这一节日，圆明园的工作人员设计了莲花形状的冰淇淋)”可知，文创雪糕的灵感来自于六颗莲子的花朵。故选C项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“To protect their cultural relics, many museums have put up signs prohibiting photography or the use of a flash. However, cultural-themed ice creams provide an alternative way for visitors to catch memories of their visit.(为了保护文物，许多博物馆都张贴了禁止摄影或使用闪光灯的标志。然而，文创雪糕为游客提供了另一种方式来捕捉他们的访问记忆)”可推知，文创雪糕广受欢迎是由于可以帮助记住游客的来访。故选B项。
11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“To them, a selfie(自拍)with a cultural -themed ice cream is a much cooler way to show off their travel experiences and bridge the gap between modern life and distant historical relics.(对他们来说，拿着文创雪糕自拍是一种更酷的方式，可以展示他们的旅行经历，弥合现代生活和遥远历史遗迹之间的差距)”可推知，年轻人拿着文创雪糕自拍是为了展示他们与文化的联系。故选D项。
D
In the Pixar movie Up, a fun cartoon dog called Dug wears a magical collar which can detect and translate his barks and cries into fluent human speech. Humans have always been fascinated by the potential to communicate with the animals. This week, an article in the New York Times documented major efforts from a group of researchers using machine-learning algorithms (算法) to analyze the different calls of whales, chickens, bats, cats, and more.
There are several ways to train AI systems now. Typically, Al systems learn through training with labeled data of human language which can be well supplied by the Internet. But analyzing animal language is different. Scientists have to instruct software programs on what to look for, and how to organize the data. This process requires matching gained vocal (发声的) recordings with the visual social behaviors of animals. A group studying Egyptian fruit bats, for example, also used video cameras to record the bats themselves to provide context for the calls.
Many critics of this approach point out two weaknesses of current AI language models: being unable to truly understand the relationships between words and the objects in the real world, and scientists’ little understanding of animal societies. Al language models for humans rely on a computer mapping out the relationship between words and the contexts they could appear in. But these models have their own weak points, and can sometimes be a black box—researchers know what goes in and comes out, but don’t quite understand how the algorithm is arriving at the conclusion.
Another factor that researchers should take into account is that animal communications might not work at all like human communications. There might be unique elements to animal language due to physiological and behavioral differences.
Making a Translator for animals has been a popular project that’s been in the works for the last decade. Although some software has shown some success in identifying the basic vocabulary of certain animals, it’s still a far cry from understanding the complex animal languages.
12. Why do researchers use Al to analyze animals’ calls
A. To tell the differences among animals.
B. To test Al’s ability of translating animal language.
C. To understand animal language better.
D. To explore the fun of communicating with animals.
13. What makes analyzing animal language different
A. The lack of labeled data for training Al systems.
B The difficulty in relating human speech to real objects.
C. The need for sound recordings to provide context.
D. The matching of vocal recordings with their calls.
14. What does the underlined term “black box” refer to in Paragraph 3
A. Al language models to study animal communication.
B. The researchers’ study on animal societies.
C. The relationship between words and context.
D. The method of Al algorithms to draw conclusions.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. Al systems for animal language translation.
B. Limitations of current Al language models.
C. Unique aspects of detecting animal language.
D. Challenges in creating a translator for animals.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究人员在运用人工智能来识别动物的叫声，试图与动物交流的研究中所遇到的困难与挑战。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Humans have always been fascinated by the potential to communicate with the animals. This week, an article in the New York Times documented major efforts from a group of researchers using machine-learning algorithms (算法) to analyze the different calls of whales, chickens, bats, cats, and more.(人类一直着迷于与动物交流的潜力。本周，《纽约时报》的一篇文章记录了一组研究人员使用机器学习算法分析鲸鱼、鸡、蝙蝠、猫等不同叫声的重大努力。)”可推知，研究人员使用人工智能分析动物叫声的目的是为了能更好地理解动物语言。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Typically, Al systems learn through training with labeled data of human language which can be well supplied by the Internet. But analyzing animal language is different. Scientists have to instruct software programs on what to look for, and how to organize the data. This process requires matching gained vocal (发声的) recordings with the visual social behaviors of animals.(通常，人工智能系统通过训练人类语言的标记数据来学习，这些数据可以通过互联网很好地提供。但是分析动物的语言是不同的。科学家必须指导软件程序寻找什么，以及如何组织数据。这个过程需要将获得的声音记录与动物的视觉社会行为相匹配。)”可推知，分析动物语言和分析人类语言的不同之处在于前者缺乏用于培训人工智能系统的动物语言标签数据。故选A。
【14题详解】
词句猜题题。根据划线词组所在句中的“researchers know what goes in and comes out, but don’t quite understand how the algorithm is arriving at the conclusion.(研究人员知道输进去什么，得出什么结论，但不太了解算法是如何得出结论的。)”可知，“black box”指代的是人工智能算法得出结论的方法。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，第一段引出研究人员试图通过人工智能来分析动物叫声从而与动物进行交流的话题；第二段至四段分析这种方法所面临的困难与挑战；第五段总结通过人工智能来分析动物叫声从而与动物交流仍然任重道远。由此可知，文章主要介绍了创造动物语言翻译系统面临的挑战。故选D。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A little more than three months ago, I began on a journey—one that required neither a backpack nor a plane ticket. Instead, all I needed was a notebook and a pen. ____16____ Come rain or shine. No excuses. Just words on paper, day after day.
Now, as I’ve crossed the finish line of this self-challenge, I’m here to share the invaluable insights I’ve gained, hopefully inspiring you to give this powerful tool a shot.
I’m a great listener to everyone except myself. Most of us spend our days listening to others, through meetings, phone calls, podcasts, or social media. But in that process, we often drown out (淹没) the most important voice—our own. ____17____
My mind is an ocean, sometimes calm, often stormy. Through journaling, I was able to see my thought patterns like never before. Some days, my journal entries were as calm as a peaceful ocean. ____18____ It was a daily exercise in understanding that our minds, much like the ocean, have ups and downs.
The past is not a prison. ____19____ Regrets weren’t barriers, but guides showing me a better way forward. Journaling became a form of self-forgiveness and a process of releasing the past events.
The future is a canvas (画布). Journaling didn’t just make me a historian of my past; it also made me an architect of my future. I was able to plan, dream, and visualize like never before. My entries were filled with ideas, goals, and hopes. ____20____My journal turned out to be a price less tool for personal growth and development.
A. However, they helped to get to know myself.
B. On others, they resembled waves during a storm.
C. Some mistakes were like the stormy waves on the sea.
D. Mistakes were not terrible failures, but stepping stones.
E. My journal served as a platform for my inner self to be heard.
F. I decided to commit to journaling every single day for 90 days.
G. For these, I could revisit, refine, and reimagine as many times as I wanted.
【答案】16. F 17. E 18. B 19. D 20. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在写了90天日记后所获得的宝贵见解。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Instead, all I needed was a notebook and a pen.(相反，我所需要的只是一个笔记本和一支笔。)”和下文“Come rain or shine. No excuses. Just words on paper, day after day.(风雨无阻。没有借口。只是纸上的文字，日复一日。)”可知，作者决定写日记。F项中的“every single day for 90 days”和下文中的“day after day”对应。F项：I decided to commit to journaling every single day for 90 days.(我决定全身心投入写日记中，90天内每天都写。)符合语境。故选F。
【17题详解】
根据上文“But in that process, we often drown out (淹没) the most important voice—our own.(在这个过程中，我们往往忽略了最重要的声音——我们自己的声音。)”可知，空处承接上文，说明日记可以让自己倾听内心的声音。E项中的“my inner self to be heard”和上文中的“our own”对应。E项：My journal served as a platform for my inner self to be heard.(我的日记是一个能让我内心的自我被倾听的平台。)符合语境。故选E。
【18题详解】
根据本段主旨句“My mind is an ocean, sometimes calm, often stormy.( 我的心灵是一片海洋，有时平静，有时又波涛汹涌。)”可知，本段主要讲的是作者内心平静和不平静之时，上文“Some days, my journal entries were as calm as a peaceful ocean.(有些日子，我的日记就像平静的海洋一样平静。)”可知，空处应该是描述内心不平静的日子。B项：On others, they resembled waves during a storm.(其他一些日子，它们就如暴风雨中的波涛一般。)符合语境。故选B。
【19题详解】
根据下文“Regrets weren’t barriers, but guides showing me a better way forward.(遗憾不是障碍，而是指引我前进的向导。)”可知，D项：Mistakes were not terrible failures, but stepping stones.(错误不是可怕的失败，而是垫脚石。)与下文使用了同样的句型结构“not…but…”，引出下文，符合语境。故选D。
【20题详解】
根据上文“My entries were filled with ideas, goals, and hopes.(我的日记里充满了想法、目标和希望。)”可知，空处承接上文，说明写日记的好处，G项中的“these”指代上文的“ideas, goals, and hopes”。G项：For these, I could revisit, refine, and reimagine as many times as I wanted.(对于这些，我可以随心所欲地多次重新审视、完善和想象。)符合语境。故选G。
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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A man named Joe in Austin spent several months in order to adopt a dog. Alva is a dog with wobbler syndrome(摇摆综合征), but that didn’t ____21____ Joe from knowing they would be together.
____22____ at Austin Pets Alive in November 2020 at just 5 months old, Alva was ____23____ , skinny, and in need of a helping paw. She had a hard time ____24____ and walking on account of the ____25____ . After almost 24 months of shelter stays, the ____26____ in her life with wobblers and multiple owners had made her self-protective, ____27____ , and shy.
Joe had originally seen Alva on APA’s Instagram, and determined to do something to help her. “I just ____28____ her and said, ‘I bet everyone has given up on you,’” Joe told APA! “‘I’m not going to do that to you.’”
Nor did he, but instead visited her at APA every single day for two months to earn her ____29____ in the hope that he could welcome her into his _____30_____. Seeing that there was a potential end to Alva’s difficulties, APA staff worked hard to treat and _____31_____ Alva. Alva recovered well during the two months, and _____32_____Joe got what he wished for—Alva was able to move in with him.
He _____33_____ his house with various ramps and carpeted corners to ensure she had a safe, comfortable environment.
“Alva gave me a _____34_____ every time I saw her, and that was: inspiration. It is her infectious spirit that makes her _____35_____, and brightens my days,” Joe told APA!
21. A. defend B. stop C. protect D. excuse
22. A. Coming B. Wandering C. Arriving D. Shouting
23. A. bloody B. tough C. strange D. weak
24. A. barking B. standing C. eating D. shaking
25. A. disease B. hunger C. injury D. fear
26. A. prejudices B. attacks C. changes D. sufferings
27. A. energetic B. disciplined C. sensitive D. adaptable
28. A. turned to B. looked at C. waited for D. called on
29. A. trust B. reputation C. mercy D. living
30. A. home B. office C. garden D. shelter
31. A. adapt to B. take after C. depend on D. attend to
32. A. surprisingly B. immediately C. eventually D. exactly
33. A. assisted B. associated C. equipped D. filled
34. A. hand B. lesson C. hug D. gift
35. A. struggle B. shine C. stay D. exist
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了Joe收养一条病犬的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：阿尔瓦是一只患有摇摆综合症的狗，但这并没有阻止乔知道他们会在一起。A. defend保卫；B. stop阻止；C. protect保护；D. excuse原谅，宽恕。根据“Alva is a dog with wobbler syndrome”及“but that didn’t ____1____ Joe from knowing they would be together”可知，虽然阿尔瓦是一条病狗，但是这没有阻止乔要和她在一起。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2020年11月，只有5个月大的阿尔瓦来到奥斯汀宠物生活中心，她又弱又瘦，需要帮助。A. Coming来；B. Wandering漫步；C. Arriving到达；D. Shouting喊叫。根据“at Austin Pets Alive in November 2020 at just 5 months old”可知，阿尔瓦到达宠物中心时才5个月大。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：2020年11月，只有5个月大的阿尔瓦来到奥斯汀宠物生活中心，她又弱又瘦，需要帮助。A. bloody流血的；B. tough艰难的；C. strange奇怪的；D. weak弱小的。根据“skinny”可知，阿尔瓦到来时很瘦弱。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于疾病的缘故，她站立和行走都很困难。A. barking狗叫；B. standing站立；C. eating吃；D. shaking摇晃。根据“had a hard time ____4____ and walking”可知，阿尔瓦站立和行走都很困难。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于疾病的缘故，她站立和行走都很困难。A. disease疾病；B. hunger饥饿；C. injury受伤；D. fear恐惧。根据上文“Alva is a dog with wobbler syndrome”可知，阿尔瓦有疾病，所以由于疾病，站立行走有困难。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在收容所待了近24个月后，她生活中的痛苦与摇摆不定和多个主人一起生活，使她变得自我保护、敏感和害羞。A. prejudices偏见；B. attacks攻击；C. changes改变；D. sufferings受难。根据“in her life with wobblers and multiple owners”可知，阿尔瓦身患疾病，且换了很多主人，她受了很多苦难。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在收容所待了近24个月后，她生活中的痛苦与摇摆不定和多个主人一起生活，使她变得自我保护、敏感和害羞。A. energetic精力充沛的；B. disciplined有纪律的；C. sensitive敏感的；D. adaptable适应力强的。根据“self-protective, ____7____ , and shy”可知，由于遭受苦难，阿尔瓦变得自我保护，敏感和害羞。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：“我只是看着她说，‘我敢打赌所有人都放弃你了，’”乔告诉APA! A. turned to向……求助；B. looked at看着；C. waited for等待；D. called on呼吁。根据“I just ____8____ her and said, ‘I bet everyone has given up on you,’”可知，乔看到网上的阿尔瓦可知，他看着她对她说话。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他也没有，而是在两个月的时间里每天都去美国心理协会看望她，以赢得她的信任，希望他能欢迎她到他的家里来。A. trust信任；B. reputation名誉；C. mercy仁慈；D. living生计。根据“visited her at APA every single day for two months to earn her”可知，乔每天去看阿尔瓦是为了赢得她的信任。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他也没有，而是在两个月的时间里每天都去美国心理协会看望她，以赢得她的信任，希望他能欢迎她到他的家里来。A. home家；B. office办公室；C. garden花园；D. shelter居所。根据下文“He ____13____ his house with various ramps and carpeted corners”可知，乔想要收养阿尔瓦，想要带回家。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：看到阿尔瓦的困难有可能结束，APA的工作人员努力治疗和照顾阿尔瓦。A. adapt to适应；B. take after （长相、举止或性格）像；C. depend on依靠；D. attend to照顾，处理。根据“APA staff worked hard to treat and ____11____ Alva. Alva recovered well during the two months”可知，APA的工作人员也尽力治疗和照顾阿尔瓦。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：在这两个月里，阿尔瓦恢复得很好，最终乔如愿以偿——阿尔瓦得以搬去和他住在一起。A. surprisingly出人意料地；B. immediately立即；C. eventually最终；D. exactly确切地。根据“in the hope that he could welcome her into his ____10____.”可知，乔每日去看望阿尔瓦，最终，他如愿以偿。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他在自己的房子里安装了各种坡道和地毯，以确保她有一个安全、舒适的环境。A. assisted帮助；B. associated联系；C. equipped配备；D. filled填满。根据“with various ramps and carpeted corners to ensure she had a safe, comfortable environment”可知，乔在家里为阿尔瓦装备了她需要的布置。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：乔告诉APA：“每次我见到阿尔瓦，她都会给我一份礼物，那就是:灵感。正是她的感染力使她闪耀，也照亮了我的日子。”A. hand手；B. lesson课；C. hug拥抱；D. gift礼物。根据“and that was: inspiration”可知，乔每次见到阿尔瓦都得到了一份礼物。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：乔告诉APA：“每次我见到阿尔瓦，她都会给我一份礼物，那就是:灵感。正是她的感染力使她闪耀，也照亮了我的日子。”A. struggle奋斗；B. shine发光，闪耀；C. stay停留；D. exist存在。根据“her infectious spirit”及“brightens my days”可知，乔认为阿尔瓦的感染力使她闪耀，也照亮了他的日子。故选B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。
The Two Tree Coffee, located in the Liyukou Village of Huyi District in the city of Xi’an, quickly went viral (走红) on social media.
The popularity of the cafe is ____36____(large) due to the boom (暴涨) in cultural and ecological tourism in recent years, ____37____(combine) with the government’s efforts at environmental preservation.
In recent years, the Chinese government ____38____(strengthen) the long-term protection project, and adopted ____39____(measure) such as the establishment of the five-level forest chief system. More and more urban residents, especially those ____40____ Xi’an, are attracted to the mountain villages for slow-paced vacations.
Wang visited many places before ____41____(decide) to build the cafe here. “Cafes are among the favorite businesses of young people, and they provide ____42____ strong sense of uniqueness when they appear in the countryside,” she said. “People come here not only to consume coffee, ____43____to ‘pay’ for the green ecology and the pastoral (田园的) environment.”
In front of the cafe is a tourism highway, ____44____connects the store with many artistic villages along the mountain range. Art helps the villages to become _____45_____(fashionable) and livable, while retaining their natural beauty, than before.
【答案】36. largely
bined
38. has strengthened
39. measures
40. from 41. deciding
42. a 43. but
44. which 45. more fashionable
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了位于西安市灞桥区栗峪口村的“两棵树咖啡”在社交媒体上迅速走红。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：这家咖啡馆的受欢迎程度很大程度上是由于近年来文化和生态旅游的蓬勃发展，以及政府在环境保护方面的努力。提示词作程度状语，用副词largely，意为“很大程度上”。故填largely。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这家咖啡馆的受欢迎程度很大程度上是由于近年来文化和生态旅游的蓬勃发展，以及政府在环境保护方面的努力。分析句子可知，“(combine) with the government’s efforts at environmental preservation.”作定语，combine with (与……结合)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语boom之间是被动关系，用过去表被动。故填combined。
【38题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：近年来，中国政府加强了长期保护工程建设，采取了建立五级林长制度等措施。分析句子可知，strengthen(加强)是句中谓语动词，与主语the Chinese government之间是主动关系，结合时间状语In recent years可知，描述近年来一直在发生的事情用现在完成时态，又因主语是单数名词，所以谓语动词也应使用单数形式。综上，谓语应用现在完成时的主动语态，单数形式。故填has strengthened。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：近年来，中国政府加强了长期保护工程建设，采取了建立五级林长制度等措施。提示词measure作宾语，意为“措施”，是名词，结合such as the establishment of the five-level forest chief system可知，中国政府采取的措施很多，用复数形式。故填measures。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：越来越多的城市居民，尤其是来自西安的城市居民，被吸引到山区的村庄来享受慢节奏的假期。根据句意，表示“来自”，用介词from。故填from。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在决定在这里开这家咖啡馆之前，王参观了很多地方。提示词做介词before后的宾语，用动名词形式deciding。故填deciding。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：咖啡馆是年轻人最喜欢的生意之一，当它们出现在农村时，会给人一种强烈的独特感受。a sense of...是固定短语，意为“一种……感”，strong发音以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
【43题详解】
考查连词。句意：人们来这里不仅仅是为了喝咖啡，也是为了绿色生态和田园环境“买单”。not only...but also...是复合连词，意为“不仅……而且……”，also可省略。故填but。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：咖啡馆前面是一条旅游高速公路，它将商店与山脉沿线的许多艺术村庄连接起来。分析句子可知，空格处单词引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词a tourism highway，指物，关系词代替先行词在定语从句中作主语，应使用关系代词which引导该从句。故填which。
【45题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：艺术帮助村庄变得比以前更加时尚和宜居，同时保留了他们的自然美景。提示词fashionable作表语，意为“时尚的”，是多音节形容词，结合句意和句中than before可推知，句中使用了比较级，用比较级形式more fashionable。故填more fashionable。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是学校英语俱乐部负责人李华。你的英国外教Andrew询问你在接下来的课程中是否需要介绍一些有关英国的历史知识。请你写一封邮件回复他。内容如下：
（1）你的态度；
（2）你的理由；
（3）你的建议。
注意：（1）词数80左右；
（2）可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Andrew,
Thank you for your asking me about whether to introduce some knowledge of British history in our upcoming lessons. However, I believe that it isn’t necessary.
Our focus should be on improving students’ English language skills. While learning about British culture is interesting, it may not be directly relevant to their language development. Therefore, I suggest we continue with our current lesson plan.
However if there is a specific aspect of British history that relates to the language or culture, we can certainly incorporate it into our lessons. But overall, our primary objective should be to improve students’ language proficiency.
Best regards.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生给英国外教Andrew写一封邮件，就是否需要在接下来的课程中介绍一些有关英国的历史知识表明态度并提出建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
感谢：thank→appreciate
应该：should→be supposed to
集中于：focus on→concentrate on
建议：suggest→advise
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Thank you for your asking me about whether to introduce some knowledge of British history in our upcoming lessons.
拓展句：Thank you for your asking me about whether you should introduce some knowledge of British history in our upcoming lessons.
【点睛】[高分句型1]
However, I believe that it isn’t necessary.（运用了that引导宾语从句）
[高分句型2]
However, if there is a specific aspect of British history that relates to the language or culture, we can certainly incorporate it into our lessons.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句和that引导的定语从句）
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 was my tenth birthday—double digits—which would be a big day for me, and I would have the biggest party ever. The guest list, which I kept at the back of my homework assignment folder, began with a few close friends. But in the two weeks before that special Friday night, it had quickly grown from seven girls to a large total of seventeen. Nearly every girl in my fifth-grade class had been invited to sleep over at my house for a big celebration. I was especially happy when each guest I invited excitedly accepted the invitation. I couldn’t wait! It would be a night of scary stories, funny games, pizza and lots of presents, which would be a happy paradise (天堂) for kids. Who could resist it
But as I later realized, I would truly treasure only one gift I received that night.
The big night finally came. Every friend invited came to my house on time. We kept dancing, singing, talking loudly and playing all pop games. As you could imagine, my family room was full of crazy shouts and bursts of laughter. We had just finished a game of Twister and were lining up for the limbo (林波舞)when the doorbell rang suddenly. I hardly paid attention to who might be at the door. What did it matter Who cared Everyone I liked from school was there, in my family room, preparing for the game —to lean under the stick held by my two sisters.
“Judy, come here for a minute,” Mom answered the door and called loudly from the front door.
I hated to be interrupted. I rolled my eyes and shrugged to my friends as if to say, “Now who would dare bother me at a time like this ” What I really wanted to say was, “It’s tough being popular!”
注意：（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
I ran to the front door, wondering who it was, and then I stopped.
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Paragraph 2:
I slowly accepted the gift from Sarah.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
I ran to the front door, wondering who it was, and then I stopped. My mouth dropped open and I felt my face turning red. There stood Sarah, the quiet girl who sat next to me in music class. She was holding a gift, “Happy birthday!” I asked myself in silence, “How had I forgotten to invite Sarah ” I remembered that I only added a name to the list when someone had shown an interest in me. But Sarah had never done that. Never once had she asked me about my birthday party.
Paragraph 2:
I slowly accepted the gift from Sarah. I asked her to join the party. “I can’t stay,” she said. “My dad’s waiting in the car.” I nearly begged for her stay. “Thanks, but I have to go,” she said, turning toward the door. “See you on Monday.” I stood there with an empty feeling in my heart. Holding Sarah’s gift in my hands, I thought it was the best gift I had received, for it was given by an unconditional friend who stood by me, always encouraging and understanding me.
【解析】
【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在十岁生日的时候举行了一个盛大的生日聚会，她几乎邀请了班上的所有女生。她们正在狂欢的时候，门铃响了，原来是Sarah带着礼物来祝贺作者的生日。作者并没有邀请她，然而她却带着礼物来了，这让作者很感动，作者认为Sarah送的礼物是最好的礼物。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我跑到前门，想知道是谁，然后我停了下来。”可知，第一段可描写来着是谁以及做了什么。
②由第二段首句内容“我慢慢地接受了Sarah的礼物。”可知，第二段可描写作者邀请Sarah参加聚会，Sarah因为有事拒绝了以及作者的感受。
2.续写线索：Sarah拿着礼物站在门口——作者反思——邀请Sarah参加聚会——Sarah有事拒绝——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①拿着：hold/carry
②对……感兴趣：show an interest in/be interested in
③参加：join/participate in
情绪类
①空虚的：empty/vacant
②鼓舞人心的：encouraging/inspiring
【点睛】[高分句型1]There stood Sarah, the quiet girl who sat next to me in music class.（运用了完全倒装，who引导定语从句）
[高分句型2]I remembered that I only added a name to the list when someone had shown an interest in me.（运用了that引导宾语从句，when引导时间状语从句）漳州市2024届高三毕业班第二次质量检测
英语试题
本试题卷共8页，67题。全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填空在答题卡上。
2.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效；回答选择题时，选出每小题的答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后再选涂其他答案标号。
3.考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To use his Wi-Fi.
B. To talk about Beth.
C. To change the password.
2. What does the man want to do
A. Learn fire regulations. B. Eat something. C. See a film.
3. What’s the man doing
A. He’s doing math exercises.
B. He’s performing a magic trick.
C. He’s celebrating the girl’s birthday.
4. How is the new chocolate pie
A. Healthy. B. Flexible. C. Popular.
5. Where are the speakers
A. At a clothing store. B. At a restaurant. C. At a grocery shop.
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. Why will the woman go abroad
A. For business. B. For a tour. C. For studies.
7. How will the woman travel
A. By bus. B. By ship. C. By air.
听第7段材料，回答第8，9题。
8. Why does the man’s leg hurt
A. He had surgery on his leg.
B. He overdid physical exercise.
C. He broke his leg by accident.
9. When will the speakers meet again
A. Tomorrow. B. In two weeks. C. In 4 months.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. How does Vince feel about his childhood in China
A. Enjoyable. B. Just so-so. C. Unpleasant.
11. Where does Vince live now
A. Xiamen. B. London. C. Cambridge.
12. What’s probably Vince’s bride-to-be
A. A writer. B. A sociology instructor. C. A psychology professor.
13. What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers
A. New friends. B. Couple-to-be. C. Colleagues.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What do we know about Cathy
A. She likes frozen dishes.
B. She learned cooking online.
C. She is useless in the kitchen.
15. When will Robin arrive at Cathy’s
A. At 11 am. B. At 11: 15 am. C. At 11: 45 am.
16. Why did Cathy start cooking at first
A. To have a healthier diet.
B. To develop a life skill.
C. To save some money.
17. How often does Cathy cook for herself
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Nearly every day.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker
A. The sales manager of the company.
B. The sales reporter of the company.
C. The sales representative of the company.
19. What’s the percentage of the rise in sales profit
A.10%. B.12%. C.15%.
20. What is the name of the opponent of the speaker’s company
A. W. One. B. Light Z. C. YTY.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Central Park Picnic Experiences
Having a picnic with family, friends or colleagues at the Pool with iconic views of the NYC backdrop would give you good feelings. We handle all aspects of your event from beginning to end, so you can just show up and have a great time! Fresh baked service! — You can now add games to any picnic experience (details below).
Family-Style Picnic
Serves a minimum of 15 people
Our family-style picnic experience is perfect for big groups! Includes set up & clean up, plus fruits and food. Also includes coolers with ice, blankets, pillows and parasols (遮阳伞). $60.00 per adult, $30.00 per child. Includes a 2-hour picnic with set up and clean up. $50 per add 1 hour.
Social Picnic Party
Serves 10 to 12 people
Comes complete with an entire picnic set up including extra space, blankets, pillows, parasols. The meal is a sampling of sandwiches, roast chicken, potato salad, seasonal greens, local cheese platter, lemonade, water and something sweet for dessert. Perfect for meeting new friends.
We Love This Formal Picnic!
Serves 4 to 10 people
Looking for something more formal This is special and for you! Includes set up with a set low-rise table for business talk, a great selection of delicious food, flowers, and clean up! Tips not included — and should go direct to your picnic expert.
Birthday Party Picnic
Serves 2 to 18 people
Besides our signature birthday party cake, we also offer a local cheese platter (拼盘), seasonal salad, chips, lemonade and water, plus cookies & brownies for dessert! When you arrive at your picnic spot, one of our picnic experts will have everything set up, ready and waiting for you when you arrive! Includes a 2-hour picnic for 2 with set up and clean up. Add up to 16 additional guests. $50 per add 1 hour. $50 per add 1 guest. Max 18 guests.
Contact us with questions!
1. What is a new service for the picnic experiences
A. New spots with wonderful views. B. Whole-process service.
C. Allowing for adding games. D. Offering freshly-made bread.
2. How much to pay if families with 12 adults plus 10 kids have a 2-hour picnic
A. $720. B. $1,020. C. $1,070. D. $1,150.
3. What is the most likely basis for setting up these types of picnics
A. Expense of picnic. B. Number of people.
C. Age of the group. D. Purpose of the activity.
B
Fourteen-year-old Peter often gets helpful tips from his Big Brother, Paul, a 32-year-old computer programmer, is not Peter’s brother. Instead, he is his mentor through an education program called “Big Brothers Big Sisters”.
Paul and Peter have been Big Brother and Little Brother for 1 year. Previously, they met constantly. They would go to Starbucks, walk through different districts of the city or play games. When COVID-19 started spreading, the relationship had to go completely virtual to ensure their health and security. Now things get better and they meet more.
When school is frustrating (令人沮丧的), Peter texts Paul and gets motivated. When he doesn’t understand a math problem, he asks Paul for help. Paul even gave Peter advice on avoiding being distracted while having lessons online at home, where he lives with four brothers and they talk, play and fight all in one space.
Older than Peter, Paul has had more life experiences. He helps Peter see things positively from different points of view, but he never makes decisions for Peter. Peter said, “Paul makes such a far-reaching difference to my life, in my education outside school in particular.” Paul said Peter had an effect on him likewise, saying that his life was enriched. “If you want self-improvement, join in this program. Really, it’s in practice a job worth doing. I’d like to be a lifelong Big. Brother of Peter, and more kids.”
Asked how it started, Paul said when he returned from abroad seven years ago, he started looking for ways to help his community. Then he accidentally found the program.
The program makes the most appropriate matches. Kids from ages 6 to 18 can continue to get help until they turn 21. At present, Big Brothers Big Sisters has about 1 300 kids paired with mentors locally.
4. Which is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “mentor” in Paragraph 1
A. Instructor. B. Researcher. C. Learner. D. Expert.
5. What troubled Peter most when he studied at home
A. It was difficult for him to stay focused.
B. His brothers wanted to use his computer.
C. He wanted to talk and play with his brothers.
D. He always had trouble with his math homework.
6. What can we know from the passage
A. Paul will leave Peter when he is 20.
B. Peter and Paul were carefully matched.
C. Paul makes Peter’s life even more difficult.
D. Peter depends on Paul’s advice to make decisions.
7. What can be the best title for this passage
A. Peter and his big brother B. How to make a great match.
C. Big Brothers Big Sisters program D. New ways to help your community
C
With the arrival of the summer heat, cultural-themed ice creams are once again trending across social media platforms in China.
Museums, scenic spots, amusement parks and even universities have once again rolled out their unique cultural-themed ice creams this year. These ice creams are often tiny copies of famous landmarks or cultural relies that offer visitors a delight for the taste buds.
The trend of cultural-themed ice creams began in 2019 when the Old Summer Palace in Beijing was one of the first scenic spots in China to introduce lotus-shaped ice creams. It was inspired by that in 2017 eleven ancient lotus(莲花)seeds were discovered in a pool at the Old Summer Palace. Six of these ancient lotus seeds bloomed in the summer of 2019. So to mark the occasion, staff at the Old Summer Palace designed ice creams shaped like lotus blossoms. These ice creams were widely loved by visitors, not only serving as a cold treat but also offering a unique way for visitors to sample and connect with their cultural heritage.
To protect their cultural relics, many museums have put up signs prohibiting photography or the use of a flash. However, cultural-themed ice creams provide an alternative way for visitors to catch memories of their visit. Various flavors offer visitors a choice of colors and ingredients for the ice cream, which reflect the local characteristics and charm of these cold treats. It is also suggested by the museums that the visitors can take the carved ice cream bars home with them to use as bookmarks.
For many young people, taking photos of themselves standing alongside cultural landmarks is an artistic preference from their parents’ generation. To them, a selfie(自拍)with a cultural -themed ice cream is a much cooler way to show off their travel experiences and bridge the gap between modern life and distant historical relics.
8. What can we learn about cultural-themed ice creams from the first two paragraphs
A. Visitors spend much money on them. B. They may be shaped like landmarks.
C. Visitors are eager to try their taste. D. They are made due to summer heat.
9. What inspired the idea of cultural-themed ice creams
A. The Old Summer Palace. B. The wide love by visitors.
C. The blossoms of the six seeds. D. The discovery of ancient lotus.
10. For what are cultural-themed ice creams well-received
A. Protecting cultural relics. B. Remembering one’s visit.
C. Being used as bookmarks. D. Offering visitors various flavors.
11. Why do the youth take the selfie with a cultural-themed ice cream
A. To do something different. B. To bridge the gap with their parents.
C. To show off their cooler way to travel. D. To show their connection with culture.
D
In the Pixar movie Up, a fun cartoon dog called Dug wears a magical collar which can detect and translate his barks and cries into fluent human speech. Humans have always been fascinated by the potential to communicate with the animals. This week, an article in the New York Times documented major efforts from a group of researchers using machine-learning algorithms (算法) to analyze the different calls of whales, chickens, bats, cats, and more.
There are several ways to train AI systems now. Typically, Al systems learn through training with labeled data of human language which can be well supplied by the Internet. But analyzing animal language is different. Scientists have to instruct software programs on what to look for, and how to organize the data. This process requires matching gained vocal (发声的) recordings with the visual social behaviors of animals. A group studying Egyptian fruit bats, for example, also used video cameras to record the bats themselves to provide context for the calls.
Many critics of this approach point out two weaknesses of current AI language models: being unable to truly understand the relationships between words and the objects in the real world, and scientists’ little understanding of animal societies. Al language models for humans rely on a computer mapping out the relationship between words and the contexts they could appear in. But these models have their own weak points, and can sometimes be a black box—researchers know what goes in and comes out, but don’t quite understand how the algorithm is arriving at the conclusion.
Another factor that researchers should take into account is that animal communications might not work at all like human communications. There might be unique elements to animal language due to physiological and behavioral differences.
Making a Translator for animals has been a popular project that’s been in the works for the last decade. Although some software has shown some success in identifying the basic vocabulary of certain animals, it’s still a far cry from understanding the complex animal languages.
12. Why do researchers use Al to analyze animals’ calls
A. To tell the differences among animals.
B. To test Al’s ability of translating animal language.
C. To understand animal language better.
D. To explore the fun of communicating with animals.
13. What makes analyzing animal language different
A. The lack of labeled data for training Al systems.
B. The difficulty in relating human speech to real objects.
C. The need for sound recordings to provide context.
D. The matching of vocal recordings with their calls.
14. What does the underlined term “black box” refer to in Paragraph 3
A. Al language models to study animal communication.
B. The researchers’ study on animal societies.
C The relationship between words and context.
D. The method of Al algorithms to draw conclusions.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. Al systems for animal language translation.
B Limitations of current Al language models.
C. Unique aspects of detecting animal language.
D. Challenges in creating a translator for animals.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A little more than three months ago, I began on a journey—one that required neither a backpack nor a plane ticket. Instead, all I needed was a notebook and a pen. ____16____ Come rain or shine. No excuses. Just words on paper, day after day.
Now, as I’ve crossed the finish line of this self-challenge, I’m here to share the invaluable insights I’ve gained, hopefully inspiring you to give this powerful tool a shot.
I’m a great listener to everyone except myself. Most of us spend our days listening to others, through meetings, phone calls, podcasts, or social media. But in that process, we often drown out (淹没) the most important voice—our own. ____17____
My mind is an ocean sometimes calm, often stormy. Through journaling, I was able to see my thought patterns like never before. Some days, my journal entries were as calm as a peaceful ocean. ____18____ It was a daily exercise in understanding that our minds, much like the ocean, have ups and downs.
The past is not a prison. ____19____ Regrets weren’t barriers, but guides showing me a better way forward. Journaling became a form of self-forgiveness and a process of releasing the past events.
The future is a canvas (画布). Journaling didn’t just make me a historian of my past; it also made me an architect of my future. I was able to plan, dream, and visualize like never before. My entries were filled with ideas, goals, and hopes. ____20____My journal turned out to be a price less tool for personal growth and development.
A. However, they helped to get to know myself.
B. On others, they resembled waves during a storm.
C. Some mistakes were like the stormy waves on the sea.
D. Mistakes were not terrible failures, but stepping stones.
E. My journal served as a platform for my inner self to be heard.
F. I decided to commit to journaling every single day for 90 days.
G. For these, I could revisit, refine, and reimagine as many times as I wanted.
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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A man named Joe in Austin spent several months in order to adopt a dog. Alva is a dog with wobbler syndrome(摇摆综合征), but that didn’t ____21____ Joe from knowing they would be together.
____22____ at Austin Pets Alive in November 2020 at just 5 months old, Alva was ____23____ , skinny, and in need of a helping paw. She had a hard time ____24____ and walking on account of the ____25____ . After almost 24 months of shelter stays, the ____26____ in her life with wobblers and multiple owners had made her self-protective, ____27____ , and shy.
Joe had originally seen Alva on APA’s Instagram, and determined to do something to help her. “I just ____28____ her and said, ‘I bet everyone has given up on you,’” Joe told APA! “‘I’m not going to do that to you.’”
Nor did he, but instead visited her at APA every single day for two months to earn her ____29____ in the hope that he could welcome her into his _____30_____. Seeing that there was a potential end to Alva’s difficulties, APA staff worked hard to treat and _____31_____ Alva. Alva recovered well during the two months, and _____32_____Joe got what he wished for—Alva was able to move in with him.
He _____33_____ his house with various ramps and carpeted corners to ensure she had a safe, comfortable environment.
“Alva gave me a _____34_____ every time I saw her, and that was: inspiration. It is her infectious spirit that makes her _____35_____, and brightens my days,” Joe told APA!
21. A. defend B. stop C. protect D. excuse
22. A. Coming B. Wandering C. Arriving D. Shouting
23. A. bloody B. tough C. strange D. weak
24. A. barking B. standing C. eating D. shaking
25. A. disease B. hunger C. injury D. fear
26. A. prejudices B. attacks C. changes D. sufferings
27. A. energetic B. disciplined C. sensitive D. adaptable
28. A. turned to B. looked at C. waited for D. called on
29. A. trust B. reputation C. mercy D. living
30. A. home B. office C. garden D. shelter
31. A. adapt to B. take after C. depend on D. attend to
32 A. surprisingly B. immediately C. eventually D. exactly
33. A. assisted B. associated C. equipped D. filled
34. A. hand B. lesson C. hug D. gift
35. A. struggle B. shine C. stay D. exist
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。
The Two Tree Coffee, located in the Liyukou Village of Huyi District in the city of Xi’an, quickly went viral (走红) on social media.
The popularity of the cafe is ____36____(large) due to the boom (暴涨) in cultural and ecological tourism in recent years, ____37____(combine) with the government’s efforts at environmental preservation.
In recent years, the Chinese government ____38____(strengthen) the long-term protection project, and adopted ____39____(measure) such as the establishment of the five-level forest chief system. More and more urban residents, especially those ____40____ Xi’an, are attracted to the mountain villages for slow-paced vacations.
Wang visited many places before ____41____(decide) to build the cafe here. “Cafes are among the favorite businesses of young people, and they provide ____42____ strong sense of uniqueness when they appear in the countryside,” she said. “People come here not only to consume coffee, ____43____to ‘pay’ for the green ecology and the pastoral (田园的) environment.”
In front of the cafe is a tourism highway, ____44____connects the store with many artistic villages along the mountain range. Art helps the villages to become _____45_____(fashionable) and livable, while retaining their natural beauty, than before.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是学校英语俱乐部负责人李华。你的英国外教Andrew询问你在接下来的课程中是否需要介绍一些有关英国的历史知识。请你写一封邮件回复他。内容如下：
（1）你的态度；
（2）你的理由；
（3）你的建议。
注意：（1）词数80左右；
（2）可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯
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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 was my tenth birthday—double digits—which would be a big day for me, and I would have the biggest party ever. The guest list, which I kept at the back of my homework assignment folder, began with a few close friends. But in the two weeks before that special Friday night, it had quickly grown from seven girls to a large total of seventeen. Nearly every girl in my fifth-grade class had been invited to sleep over at my house for a big celebration. I was especially happy when each guest I invited excitedly accepted the invitation. I couldn’t wait! It would be a night of scary stories, funny games, pizza and lots of presents, which would be a happy paradise (天堂) for kids. Who could resist it
But as I later realized, I would truly treasure only one gift I received that night.
The big night finally came. Every friend invited came to my house on time. We kept dancing, singing, talking loudly and playing all pop games. As you could imagine, my family room was full of crazy shouts and bursts of laughter. We had just finished a game of Twister and were lining up for the limbo (林波舞)when the doorbell rang suddenly. I hardly paid attention to who might be at the door. What did it matter Who cared Everyone I liked from school was there, in my family room, preparing for the game —to lean under the stick held by my two sisters.
“Judy, come here for a minute,” Mom answered the door and called loudly from the front door.
I hated to be interrupted. I rolled my eyes and shrugged to my friends as if to say, “Now who would dare bother me at a time like this ” What I really wanted to say was, “It’s tough being popular!”
注意：（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
I ran to the front door, wondering who it was, and then I stopped.
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Paragraph 2:
I slowly accepted the gift from Sarah.
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