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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。
1. What did Susan do yesterday
A. She visited a museum.
B. She worked in a library.
C. She borrowed some books.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a travel agency. B. At a phone store. C. At home.
3. How much should the woman pay
A. $20. B. $40. C. $50.
4. What does Mary think of the man’s words
A. Unbelievable. B. Reliable. C. Useful.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A trip to an island.
B. An introduction to a hospital.
C. The effects of Hurricane Dorian.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What did Karen find interesting during her trip in England
A. People’s impatience.
B. People’s queuing.
C. People’s poor sense of humor.
7. When did Karen probably get back to the U. S.
A. Last Saturday. B. Last Sunday. C. This Monday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why is Mike going to Cuba
A. To visit his friends. B. To enjoy the beach. C. To look after his relative.
9. How long will Mike stay in Playa Jibacoa
A.6 days. B.9 days. C. 14 days.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What did Jennifer study in university
A. Teaching. B. Literature. C. Fine arts.
11. Why did Jennifer read widely about creative writing
A. To get her PhD. B. To be a writer. C. To do her work better.
12. What is the relationship between Henry and Jennifer
A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Son and mother.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What threat does Alexandria face now
A. Earthquakes. B. Fires. C. Floods.
14. What do we know about Alexandria
A. It is located by the sea.
B. It has 4 million people.
C. It is Egypt’s largest city.
15. What happened in the natural disaster in 2015
A. At least six people died.
B. Many homes were burned.
C. A lot of people went missing.
16. What is the man
A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A historian.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What kind of home is being advertised
A. City apartments. B. Suburban houses. C. Country houses.
18. Which service may be used by people with busy lifestyles
A. The drivers for hire. B. The professional gym. C. The 24-hour front desk attendant.
19. Who might be interested in the advertisement
A. A retired old man. B. Those without much money. C. A young couple with good income.
20. When will the first open house be held
A. At the end of May. B. In the middle of March. C. At the beginning of April.
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
Instead of tearing down and building anew, architects have repurposed some older structures, leading to stunning beauty.
● Craft False Creek, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Among the growing scenes of skyscrapers in Vancouver, this building stands out for both its history and architecture. In the 1930s, the Vancouver Salt Company’s processing plant was housed here. Today, the building is home to Craft Beer Market, which has kept many of the architectural elements of the original structure in place.
● El Ateneo Grand Splendid, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
This beautiful bookshop has the distinction of starting its life as a theater. Teatro Gran Splendid opened its door in May 1919 and hosted a long list of performances before being turned into a cinema. The location was purchased and rebuilt as a bookstore in the early 2000s.
● Liberty Hotel, BOSTON
Located just steps from the Boston Common, the Liberty Hotel now lies at the former Charles Street Jail. Its 298 rooms and suites were inspired by the location, which last housed prisoners in 1990. The building’s fresh purpose was designed in cooperation with teams of preservationists and historians to ensure its past life was never forgotten.
● Dominicanen, MAASTRICHT, NETHERLANDS
Situated within a church that dates back to 1294, the former Dominicanen has a long history. It served as a Catholic church for hundreds of years before being changed to storage space for Napoleon Bonaparte’s army. In 2006 it was converted into a bookstore, maintaining much of its traditional artwork and architecture.
1. What did Craft False Creek use to be
A. A factory. B. A market. C. A museum. D. A theatre.
2. What do we know about Liberty Hotel
A. It was redesigned by historians alone.
B. It was repurposed as a reminder of its past.
C. It has hosted a long list of performances.
D. It lies far away from the Boston Common.
3. What do El Ateneo Grand Splendid and Dominicanen have in common
A. Both were transformed from cinemas.
B Both served as storage space for army.
C. Both used to undertake religious functions.
D. Both took shape as bookstores in the 2000s.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个将旧建筑重新利用，转化为新用途的案例，展示了这种再利用的方式所带来的惊人美感。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Craft False Creek, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA”部分中的“In the 1930s, the Vancouver Salt Company’s processing plant was housed here.(20世纪30年代，温哥华盐业公司的加工厂就设在这里。)”可知，Craft False Creek曾经是温哥华盐业公司的加工厂。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Liberty Hotel, BOSTON”部分中的“The building’s fresh purpose was designed in cooperation with teams of preservationists and historians to ensure its past life was never forgotten.(该建筑的新用途是与保护主义者和历史学家团队合作设计的，以确保其过去的生活永远不会被遗忘。)”可知，Liberty Hotel被重新设计以确保人们不会忘记其过去的生活。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“El Ateneo Grand Splendid, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA”部分中的“The location was purchased and rebuilt as a bookstore in the early 2000s.(该地点在21世纪初被购买并重建为书店。)”和“Dominicanen, MAASTRICHT, NETHERLANDS”部分中的“In 2006 it was converted into a bookstore, maintaining much of its traditional artwork and architecture.(2006年，它被改造成一家书店，保留了许多传统的艺术品和建筑。)”可知，这两个建筑物在21世纪初都成为了书店。故选D。
B
“Tick, tick, pzzzz…” the song of the Florida grasshopper sparrow is unusual and surprisingly insect-like. But it almost fell silent forever. In 2012, Joel Sartore, National Geographic Explorer and Photo Ark founder, received a call from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The songbird, an important ecological link in Florida’s dry grasslands, was struggling on extinction. With only a few dozen males in sight, it was among North America’s most endangered bird species.
Funded by the National Geographic Society, Sartore flew to Florida to photograph the bird and work with conservationists to raise awareness of the species’ situation. The story went viral on social media, helping boost government funding for a protecting program. Thanks to these steps, there are now as many as 180 adult birds in the wild, and researchers are working hard to bring the species back from the brink of extinction.
This journey reveals the Society’s mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world. Over the past 136 years, it has developed a unique explorer-led model, combining science, exploration, education and storytelling to drive impact. The society also supports explorers in more than 140 countries, including Sartore and others whose work relates to this issue: biologist André Green II, photographer Jasper Doest and education advocate Ara Kusuma.
Sartore is now 17 years into his efforts to create an “Ark” of animal photos. Portraits of more than 15,000 species invite audiences to connect and care. With the Society’s support, the images have appeared on the landmarks and postage stamps in the U. S., contributing to on-the-ground conservation efforts.
As Sartore says, “The sounds of birds are the sounds of a health y planet. When we save a bird or another species, we’re actually saving ourselves.”
4. What do we know about the Florida grasshopper sparrow
A. It died out entirely in 2012. B. It has lost its singing voice.
C. It is crucial to the ecology. D. Only a few females were left.
5. Which of the following best describes Sartore’s journey to Florida
A. Adventurous. B. Dangerous. C. Eventful. D. Fruitful.
6. What can be inferred about the protection of the sparrow
A. It is a costly but unproductive project. B. It centered on creating a unique model.
C. It aims to control the species’ population. D. It involves multi-field’s strength and efforts.
7. What kind of person is Sartore according to the text
A. Demanding and generous. B. Responsible and devoted.
C. Talented and considerate. D. Determined and sensitive.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了关于佛罗里达草蜢雀这一濒危物种的保护工作，并报道了摄影师Joel Sartore和国家地理学会的贡献。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In 2012, Joel Sartore, National Geographic Explorer and Photo Ark founder, received a call from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The songbird, an important ecological link in Florida’s dry grasslands, was struggling on extinction.(2012年，国家地理探险家和“照片方舟”创始人Joel Sartore接到了美国鱼类和野生动物管理局的电话：佛罗里达草蜢雀是佛罗里达州干旱草原上重要的生态纽带，正濒临灭绝。)”可知，佛罗里达草蜢雀是佛罗里达州干旱草原上重要的生态纽带。故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Funded by the National Geographic Society, Sartore flew to Florida to photograph the bird and work with conservationists to raise awareness of the species’ situation. The story went viral on social media, helping boost government funding for a protecting program. Thanks to these steps, there are now as many as 180 adult birds in the wild, and researchers are working hard to bring the species back from the brink of extinction.(在国家地理学会的资助下，Sartore飞往佛罗里达州拍摄这只鸟，并与自然资源保护主义者合作，提高人们对这一物种状况的认识。这个故事在社交媒体上疯传，帮助政府为一项保护计划筹集资金。多亏了这些措施，现在野外有多达180只成年鸟，研究人员正在努力将这个物种从灭绝的边缘带回来。)”可知，Sartore的佛罗里达之旅挽救了佛罗里达草蜢雀，也就是说，他的佛罗里达之旅是很有成效的。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Funded by the National Geographic Society, Sartore flew to Florida to photograph the bird and work with conservationists to raise awareness of the species’ situation. The story went viral on social media, helping boost government funding for a protecting program. Thanks to these steps, there are now as many as 180 adult birds in the wild, and researchers are working hard to bring the species back from the brink of extinction.(在国家地理学会的资助下，Sartore飞往佛罗里达州拍摄这只鸟，并与自然资源保护主义者合作，提高人们对这一物种状况的认识。这个故事在社交媒体上疯传，帮助政府为一项保护计划筹集资金。多亏了这些措施，现在野外有多达180只成年鸟，研究人员正在努力将这个物种从灭绝的边缘带回来。)”以及第三段“This journey reveals the Society’s mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world. Over the past 136 years, it has developed a unique explorer-led model, combining science, exploration, education and storytelling to drive impact.(这次旅行揭示了协会的使命，即照亮和保护世界奇观。在过去的136年里，它开发了一种独特的以探险家为主导的模式，将科学、探索、教育和讲故事相结合，以推动影响。)”可知，这次对佛罗里达草蜢雀的保护行动结合了多领域的力量和努力。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Funded by the National Geographic Society, Sartore flew to Florida to photograph the bird and work with conservationists to raise awareness of the species’ situation. The story went viral on social media, helping boost government funding for a protecting program. Thanks to these steps, there are now as many as 180 adult birds in the wild, and researchers are working hard to bring the species back from the brink of extinction.(在国家地理学会的资助下，Sartore飞往佛罗里达州拍摄这只鸟，并与自然资源保护主义者合作，提高人们对这一物种状况的认识。这个故事在社交媒体上疯传，帮助政府为一项保护计划筹集资金。多亏了这些措施，现在野外有多达180只成年鸟，研究人员正在努力将这个物种从灭绝的边缘带回来。)”可知，Sartore接到美国鱼类和野生动物服务局的电话后，立即飞往佛罗里达拍摄这种鸟类，并与保护主义者合作提高人们对这种物种状况的认识。因此他是个负责任的人；再根据文章第四段“Sartore is now 17 years into his efforts to create an “Ark” of animal photos. Portraits of more than 15,000 species invite audiences to connect and care. With the Society’s support, the images have appeared on the landmarks and postage stamps in the U. S., contributing to on-the-ground conservation efforts.( Sartore致力于创建一个动物照片“方舟”已经17年了。超过15,000个物种的肖像邀请观众联系和关心。在协会的支持下，这些图像出现在美国的地标和邮票上，为当地的保护工作做出了贡献。)” 可知，他是个乐于奉献的人。故选B。
C
When a snowstorm blanketed my city one December morning, I awoke, immediately put on my warmest clothes and dashed outside to build a snowman. But as I was halfway to a snow angel, I had an audience—a serious-looking couple. The moment I spotted their expressions, my face flushed with shame as I murmured an answer to their unspoken question: Don’t you have anything better to do
A middle-aged woman playing by herself in the snow is an undeniably odd sight, but maybe it shouldn’t be. New research suggests we modern adults have controlled or hidden our nature of play, and that’s causing all kinds of problems “The adult play deficit is becoming a public health crisis,” says psychiatrist and play researcher Stuart Brown, “The opposite of play isn’t work; it’s depression.”
Actually, adult play can lead to useful discoveries, which is a theory supported by a study on Bali’s long-tailed monkeys. Researchers left two types of puzzle boxes for the monkeys to solve. To get the food inside, they had to either drop a rock into the container or use it to hit the box. They found the monkeys that previously had been observed dropping rocks for fun were more likely to solve the rock-dropping puzzle, while those who had discovered the joy of clacking rocks together came up with the answer to the percussive (敲击的) puzzle.
This finding also suggests that somewhere deep in our evolutionary history, a playful primitive human came up with the concept of stone tools. Even today, the urge to play underlies most of humanity’s greatest inventions, artworks and scientific breakthroughs. “When I interviewed Nobel winners, I was struck by how most of them didn’t separate work from play. Their labs were their playgrounds.” Brown says, “Play gives us the ability to cooperate and get along with people who differ from us.”
So next time I’m caught playing, I know exactly what I’ll say, “I am not wasting time, or acting immaturely. I’m playing for the benefit of all humanity.”
8. What can we learn about the couple from Paragraph 1
A. They may disapprove of the author’s behavior.
B. They showed great interest in the author’s act.
C. They are more mature and sensible people.
D. They had something better to deal with.
9. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “deficit” in Paragraph 2
A. Pressure. B. Addiction. C. Shortage. D. Disadvantage.
10. Why is the interview of Nobel winners mentioned
A. To suggest how people should play. B. To highlight the value of adult play.
C. To evaluate the findings of the study. D. To introduce the study participants.
11. What message does the author intend to convey
A. Work comes before play. B. Work without play is rewarded.
C. When the cat’s away, the mice will play. D. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了成人玩乐对于创造力、合作和问题解决能力等方面的积极影响。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“But as I was halfway to a snow angel, I had an audience—a serious-looking couple. The moment I spotted their expressions, my face flushed with shame as I murmured an answer to their unspoken question: Don’t you have anything better to do (但就在我要变成雪天使的时候，我有了一群观众——一对表情严肃的夫妇。当我看到他们的表情时，我的脸羞愧得通红，我低声回答了他们没有说出来的问题：你没有更好的事情要做吗？)”可知，这对夫妇对作者行为感到不解，由此可推测，这对夫妇可能不太赞成作者的玩雪的行为。故选A。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词上一句“New research suggests we modern adults have controlled or hidden our nature of play, and that’s causing all kinds of problems(新的研究表明，我们现代的成年人已经控制或隐藏了我们的玩乐本质，这导致了各种各样的问题。)”可知，研究表明，成年人隐藏了自己的玩乐本质。由此可知，成年人缺乏玩乐。划线单词和“缺乏”意思相似。选项A“Pressure (压力)”；选项B“Addiction (成瘾)”；选项C“Shortage (短缺)”；选项D“Disadvantage (缺点、劣势)”。故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Even today, the urge to play underlies most of humanity’s greatest inventions, artworks and scientific breakthroughs. “When I interviewed Nobel winners, I was struck by how most of them didn’t separate work from play. Their labs were their playgrounds.” Brown says, “Play gives us the ability to cooperate and get along with people who differ from us.” (即使在今天，人类最伟大的发明、艺术作品和科学突破的基础仍然是玩耍的欲望。“当我采访诺贝尔奖得主时，令我震惊的是，他们中的大多数人都没有把工作和娱乐分开。他们的实验室就是他们的游乐场。” Brown说：“玩耍赋予我们与不同的人合作和相处的能力。”)”可知，文章提到对诺贝尔奖得主的采访是为了说明人类最伟大的发明、艺术作品和科学突破的基础仍然是玩耍的欲望，也就是成人玩乐的重要性。故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“So next time I’m caught playing, I know exactly what I’ll say, “I am not wasting time, or acting immaturely. I’m playing for the benefit of all humanity.”(所以下次当我被发现玩游戏时，我很清楚自己该说什么：“我不是在浪费时间，也不是表现得不成熟。我在为全人类的利益而战。”)”以及全文内容可知，文章作者通过描述自己在暴风雪中玩耍的经历，以及引用心理学家Stuart Brown的观点，强调了玩耍和娱乐对于成年人的重要性。作者认为，过度工作会导致心理健康问题，而玩耍和娱乐则有助于缓解压力、提高创造力和合作能力。因此，作者鼓励读者在忙碌的工作之余，也要抽出时间进行娱乐活动，以保持身心健康和创造力。选项D“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.(只工作不玩耍，聪明的孩子也变傻)”所表达正是这个意思。故选D。
D
Over the last decade, some European countries and the U. S. have replaced high-energy sodium streetlights with energy-saving LED lights which emit blue light. Although this is in response to the critical need to use less energy and reduce carbon emission, there are growing concerns that blue light may have a negative impact on human health that we don’t yet fully understand.
Earlier this year, the World Journal of Biological Psychiatry published a paper that warned of the potential effects of LED lighting on mental illnesses. It raised concerns about the influence of blue light on sleep, use of digital healthcare apps and devices, and the higher sensitivity to blue light.
“I had already clearly seen that additional blue light exposure was extremely helpful to patients with depression. What I was slower to realize was that too much and poorly-timed exposure could have harmful effects on mental states and the sleep-wake cycle.” said John Gottlieb, Professor of Psychiatry and author of the paper.
As we all know, melatonin (褪黑素) is fundamental in setting regular biological clock. According to the paper, however, blue light prevents melatonin secretion (分泌), which disturbs sleep and affects quality of life, physical and mental health. Besides, it also shows a clear and consistent relationship between sleep disorders and frequency of digital device usage. If a person is prescribed a self-monitoring app, and instructed to use their smartphone to document mood changes, for example, and they do this before bed, it could do harm to their sleep and health.
Consequently, the National Sleep Foundation guidelines suggest not using technology 30 minutes before bed and removing technology from the bedroom. However, there are no specific guidelines for people with a potential mental illness. Now, scientists, health professionals and the LED industry are working to minimize the blue light in LED bulbs and create personalized lights that won’t harm those suffering from mental disorders.
12. What’s the purpose of Paragraph 1
A. To present the topic of blue light. B. To give an example of streetlights.
C. To criticize the use of blue light. D. To compare two kinds of lights.
13. Which statement is true according to Gottlieb’s paper
A. People should keep away from digital devices.
B. Mental diseases are possibly caused by LED lights.
C. Blue light has practical applications in medical field.
D. Gottlieb initially realized the harmful effects of blue light.
14. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Melatonin is vital to regular sleep.
B. How blue light affects human health.
C. Why smartphones shouldn’t be used before sleep.
D. Sleep disorders are related to digital device usage.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Is blue light making us ill B. Can we get rid of blue light
C. Why does blue light hurt our health D. How do we benefit from LED lights
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了LED照明中的蓝光对人类健康的潜在影响，特别是对睡眠和精神状态的影响，以及正在进行的努力来减少这种影响。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Over the last decade, some European countries and the U. S. have replaced high-energy sodium streetlights with energy-saving LED lights which emit blue light. Although this is in response to the critical need to use less energy and reduce carbon emission, there are growing concerns that blue light may have a negative impact on human health that we don’t yet fully understand. (在过去十年里，一些欧洲国家和美国已经用发出蓝光的节能LED灯取代了高能量的钠路灯。虽然这是为了响应减少能源使用和减少碳排放的迫切需要，但人们越来越担心蓝光可能对人类健康产生负面影响，而我们尚未完全了解。)”以及全文内容可知，文章第一段提出本文的主题——蓝光是否对人类的健康有影响。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段““I had already clearly seen that additional blue light exposure was extremely helpful to patients with depression. What I was slower to realize was that too much and poorly-timed exposure could have harmful effects on mental states and the sleep-wake cycle.” said John Gottlieb, Professor of Psychiatry and author of the paper.(“我已经清楚地看到，额外的蓝光照射对抑郁症患者非常有帮助。我慢慢意识到的是，过多和不恰当的时间暴露会对精神状态和睡眠-觉醒周期产生有害影响。”精神病学教授、论文作者John Gottlieb说。)”可知，论文作者认为额外的蓝光照射对抑郁症患者非常有帮助，也就是蓝光在医疗领域有实际应用。故选C。
【14题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“As we all know, melatonin (褪黑素) is fundamental in setting regular biological clock. According to the paper, however, blue light prevents melatonin secretion (分泌), which disturbs sleep and affects quality of life, physical and mental health. Besides, it also shows a clear and consistent relationship between sleep disorders and frequency of digital device usage. If a person is prescribed a self-monitoring app, and instructed to use their smartphone to document mood changes, for example, and they do this before bed, it could do harm to their sleep and health.(众所周知，褪黑素是调节生物钟的基础。然而，根据这篇论文，蓝光会阻止褪黑激素的分泌，褪黑激素会扰乱睡眠，影响生活质量和身心健康。此外，它还显示了睡眠障碍与数字设备使用频率之间的明确和一致的关系。例如，如果医生给一个人开了一款自我监控应用，并要求他用智能手机记录情绪变化，而且他们在睡觉前这么做，这可能会损害他们的睡眠和健康。)”可知，第四段主要讲述的是蓝光如何影响人类健康，特别是如何影响褪黑素的分泌，进而干扰睡眠和影响生活质量、身体和心理健康。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Over the last decade, some European countries and the U. S. have replaced high-energy sodium streetlights with energy-saving LED lights which emit blue light. Although this is in response to the critical need to use less energy and reduce carbon emission, there are growing concerns that blue light may have a negative impact on human health that we don’t yet fully understand. (在过去的十年里，一些欧洲国家和美国已经用发出蓝光的节能LED灯取代了高能量的钠路灯。虽然这是为了响应减少能源使用和减少碳排放的迫切需要，但人们越来越担心蓝光可能对人类健康产生负面影响，而我们尚未完全了解。)”以及第二段“Earlier this year, the World Journal of Biological Psychiatry published a paper that warned of the potential effects of LED lighting on mental illnesses. It raised concerns about the influence of blue light on sleep, use of digital healthcare apps and devices, and the higher sensitivity to blue light. (今年早些时候，《世界生物精神病学杂志》发表了一篇论文，警告LED照明对精神疾病的潜在影响。它引发了人们对蓝光对睡眠的影响、数字医疗应用程序和设备的使用以及对蓝光的更高敏感度的担忧。)”，再结合全文内容可知，文章主要讨论了LED照明中的蓝光对人类健康的潜在影响，特别是对睡眠和精神状态的影响，因此A选项“Is blue light making us ill (蓝光让我们生病了吗？)”是一个合适的标题，它准确地概括了文章的主题。故选A。
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。
Hobbies to try in 2024: release your passion
Do you want to try out new and exciting hobbies in 2024 We are here to provide you with a variety of hobbies that will inspire your interest and free your creativity.
Release your artistic side and let your imagination soar with creative hobbies. For example, painting is a good way to express emotions and creativity. Certainly, it’s not the only way ____16____ It lets you explore various subjects, from landscapes to portraits and allows you to freeze moments in a flash.
Social hobbies are worth exploring for those who enjoy making meaningful relationships. Joining a book club allows you to discuss literary works and share insight with fellow book enthusiasts. You can also make a difference in your community to a cause you care about. Volunteering isn’t a time consuming task ____17____
If you love to embrace the unknown, adventurous hobbies might be your calling. Experience the ultimate rush as you jump out of an airplane and free fall through the sky. ____18____ Besides, rock climbing pushes your limits and rewards you with a sense of achievement when you reach the summit.
____19____ For instance, open doors to new cultures and broaden your horizons by learning a new language. It not only boosts your communication skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of different customs and traditions. Or you can learn an instrument to enhance cognitive abilities and bring joy through the power of music.
In conclusion, hobbies are an essential part of our lives ____20____ So, go ahead and kick off an exciting journey of self-discovery!
A. You can also capture the world through your cameras.
B. Skydiving provides an unparalleled sense of great joy.
C. Language learning is a hobby which can definitely benefit you.
D. You can create beautiful works of art and find comfort in the process.
E. Instead, it does others a favor and provides a sense of fulfillment as well.
F. They offer us an escape from daily routine and a chance to explore our passions.
G. Expand your knowledge and challenge your brains with the educational hobbies.
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. B 19. G 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些不同种类的爱好，并解释了这些爱好如何丰富我们的生活、提高我们的技能和理解能力。
【16题详解】
根据空前的“For example, painting is a good way to express emotions and creativity. Certainly, it’s not the only way.(例如，绘画是表达情感和创造力的好方法。当然，这不是唯一的方法。)”可知，空处应该是介绍了另一种表达情感和创造力的好方法。选项A“You can also capture the world through your cameras.(你也可以用相机捕捉世界。)”指的是可以用相机表达情感和创造力。同时与空后的“It lets you explore various subjects, from landscapes to portraits and allows you to freeze moments in a flash.(它可以让你探索各种主题，从风景到肖像，并允许你在闪光灯中冻结瞬间。)”中的“in a flash”保持一致。故选A。
【17题详解】
根据空前的“You can also make a difference in your community to a cause you care about. Volunteering isn’t a time consuming task(你也可以为你所关心的事业在你的社区中发挥作用。志愿服务不是一项耗时的任务)”可知，空前指的是我们可以从事志愿者活动。选项E“Instead, it does others a favor and provides a sense of fulfillment as well.(相反，它帮了别人的忙，也提供了一种成就感。)”是上文内容的自然延续，指的是志愿服务不是浪费时间，因为志愿服务不仅可以帮助别人也给自己提供了成就感。故选E。
【18题详解】
根据空前的“Experience the ultimate rush as you jump out of an airplane and free fall through the sky.(当你从飞机上跳下来并在天空中自由落体时，体验终极冲刺。)”可知，空前指的是跳伞运动。选项B“Skydiving provides an unparalleled sense of great joy.(跳伞给人一种无与伦比的愉悦感。)”延续上文内容，指的是跳伞可以给人一种无与伦比的愉悦感。故选B。
【19题详解】
空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据空后的“For instance, open doors to new cultures and broaden your horizons by learning a new language. It not only boosts your communication skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of different customs and traditions. Or you can learn an instrument to enhance cognitive abilities and bring joy through the power of music. (例如，通过学习一门新的语言，打开通往新文化的大门，拓宽你的视野。这不仅能提高你的沟通技巧，还能加深你对不同习俗和传统的理解。或者你可以学习一种乐器来增强认知能力，并通过音乐的力量带来快乐。)”可知，本段主要是建议我们可以学习一门语言或者一种乐器来拓宽我们的视野，增强我们的能力。选项G“Expand your knowledge and challenge your brains with the educational hobbies.(通过教育性爱好拓展你的知识并挑战你的大脑。)”与本段内容相符，故选G。
【20题详解】
根据空前“In conclusion, hobbies are an essential part of our lives(总之，爱好是我们生活中必不可少的一部分)”可知，空前讲述的是爱好的重要性。选项F“They offer us an escape from daily routine and a chance to explore our passions.(它们为我们提供了一个逃离日常生活的机会，让我们有机会探索自己的激情。)”延续上文内容，讲述的仍然是爱好的好处。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The doorbell rang one mid-December evening. But when my 6-year-old son Danny opened the door, nobody was there. ____21____, on the doormat was a beautifully wrapped box, decorated with a silver ribbon and a note that ___22___ “Gift on the First Day of Christmas”. We looked around ____23____, wondering who it could be that offered this ____24____ present.
I had been ___25___ the arrival of Christmas since my husband died earlier that fall, leaving me a single mother with two boys Danny and Jason. How could we ____26____ Christmas without my husband I didn’t turn on the holiday tunes and was totally in no ___27___ for the preparations.
But the next night, the doorbell rang again. There came another ____28____ tied with the same silver ribbon and a note reading “Gift on the Second Day”. Then the third night, the fourth night…for 12 nights on end, we ____29____ 12 offerings with notes of different colors and different handwriting, including toys, games, candies and a baseball cap in my ____30____ style. The last card read “Merry Christmas!”
To figure out the unknown giver, my boys even ____31____ behind the front door as long as they could, ____32____ in vain.
Today, we still don’t know who gave those gifts in those dark days of ____33____. There was one thing we did know somebody was ____34____ a light on our way with a simple but ____35____ message “You are seen. You are loved.”
21.
A Therefore B. Instead C. Moreover D. Otherwise
22.
A. stuck B. told C. said D. drew
23.
A. curiously B. anxiously C. excitedly D. greedily
24.
A. fashionable B. frightful C. amusing D. mysterious
25.
A. expecting B. dreading C. awaiting D. opposing
26.
A. go through B. break through C. lay aside D. put aside
27.
A. confidence B. conclusion C. mood D. doubt
28.
A. advertisement B. package C. sample D. assignment
29.
A. received B. deserved C. estimated D. accepted
30.
A. practical B. available C. steady D. favorite
31.
A. hid B. exposed C. wandered D. crowded
32.
A. so B. but C. and D. or
33.
A. guilt B. anxiety C. failure D. grief
34.
A. grabbing B. reflecting C. shining D. noticing
35.
A. harmonious B. insignificant C. powerful D. dramatic
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者在失去丈夫的痛苦日子里，有神秘人连续12天给她家送圣诞礼物的故事。
【21题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，门垫上放着一个包装精美的盒子，上面装饰着银丝带和一张纸条，上面写着“圣诞节第一天的礼物”。A. Therefore因此；B. Instead相反，取而代之的是；C. Moreover此外；D. Otherwise否则。由上文“nobody was there”以及语境可知，Danny开门没有发现任何人，“相反”，他发现了一个盒子。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：相反，门垫上放着一个包装精美的盒子，上面装饰着银丝带和一张纸条，上面写着“圣诞节第一天的礼物”。A. stuck卡住；B. told告诉；C. said说，写到；D. drew画。由下文“a note reading‘Gift on the Second Day’”可知，这里指纸条上“写到”：圣诞节第一天的礼物。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们好奇地环顾四周，想知道是谁提供了这份神秘的礼物。A. curiously好奇地；B. anxiously焦急地；C. excitedly兴奋地；D. greedily贪婪地。由下文“wondering who it could be”可知，这里指作者他们“好奇地”四处看。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们好奇地环顾四周，想知道是谁提供了这份神秘的礼物。A. fashionable时尚的；B. frightful可怕的；C. amusing有趣的；D. mysterious神秘的。由下文“the unknown giver”可知，作者不知道礼物是谁给的，所以这是一份“神秘的”礼物。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：自从那年秋天早些时候我丈夫去世后，我一直害怕圣诞节的到来，留下我一个单身母亲，带着两个男孩Danny和Jason。A. expecting期待；B. dreading害怕；C. awaiting等待；D. opposing反对。由下文“my husband died earlier that fall”可知，作者失去丈夫，所以很“害怕”圣诞节的到来，这是一家团聚的日子，会让作者更难受。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词组辨析。句意：没有我丈夫我们怎么能过圣诞节？A. go through经历，经受（尤指苦难或艰难时期）；B. break through突破；C. lay aside放下；D. put aside搁置。由下文“without my husband”可，作者这里指很难“经受”住一个家庭不完整的圣诞节。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我没有调整到节日的氛围中，完全没有心情做准备。A. confidence信心；B. conclusion结论；C. mood情绪，心情；D. doubt怀疑。由上文“my husband died earlier that fall”可知，作者还在悲伤当中，没有“心情”准备圣诞节。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：还有一个包裹，上面系着同样的银丝带，还有一张写着“第二天的礼物”的纸条。A. advertisement广告；B. package包裹；C. sample样品；D. assignment任务。由上文“a beautifully wrapped box” 可知，这里指又收到一个“包裹”。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：第三天晚上，第四天晚上……连续12个晚上，我们收到了12份不同颜色和笔迹的礼物，包括玩具、游戏、糖果和我最喜欢的棒球帽。A. received收到；B. deserved值得；C. estimated估计；D. accepted接受。由下文“12 offerings with notes of different colors and different handwriting”以及语境可知，这里指作者他们总计“收到”了12份礼物。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：第三天晚上，第四天晚上……连续12个晚上，我们收到了12份不同颜色和笔迹的礼物，包括玩具、游戏、糖果和我最喜欢的棒球帽。A. practical实用的；B. available可用的；C. steady稳定的；D. favorite最喜欢的。由上文“12 offerings ”可知，因为是礼物，应该考虑到接受者的爱好，所以这里表示是作者“最喜欢的”风格的棒球帽。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了找出那个不知名的送礼者，我的孩子们甚至尽可能长时间地躲在前门后面，但都是徒劳的。A. hid隐藏；B. exposed暴露；C. wandered徘徊；D. crowded使…拥挤。由上文“To figure out the unknown giver”以及语境可知，这里指孩子们“藏”在门后想看是谁送的礼物。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：为了找出那个不知名的送礼者，我的孩子们甚至尽可能长时间地躲在前门后面，但都是徒劳的。A. so所以；B. but但；C. and和；D. or或。由上文“my boys even 11 behind the front door as long as they could”以及下文“in vain”可知，此空前后为转折关系。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：今天，我们仍然不知道是谁在那些悲伤的黑暗日子里送了这些礼物。A. guilt内疚；B. anxiety焦虑；C. failure故障；D. grief悲伤。由上文“my husband died earlier that fall”可知，那段时期是“悲伤”的日子。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一件事我们确实知道，有人用一句简单但有力的信息照亮了我们的路：“你被看到了，你被爱着。”A. grabbing抓；B. reflecting反射；C. shining发光，照射出；D. noticing注意。由下文“a light on our way ”以及语境可知，这里指在作者人生路上“照射出”一道光。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有一件事我们确实知道，有人用一句简单但强大的信息照亮了我们的路：“你被看到了，你被爱着。”A.harmonious和谐的；B. insignificant不显著的；C. powerful强大的；D. dramatic戏剧性的。由上文“simple”以及but表转折可知，这里指简单但“强大的”信息。故选C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。
Only relying on hands, the ancient Chinese art of shadow play (皮影戏) is a tradition dating back to the Han dynasty and it’s also a representative of the Intangible Cultural Heritage ____36____ (recognize) by UNESCO.
As ____37____ fifth generation inheritor of Wang’s Shadow, a family troupe based in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, Dang Feihua is trying to revive it. Not only does he skillfully combine the traditional ____38____ the contemporary in his creations, he also explores new methods ____39____ (boost) the presentation and preservation of this cultural heritage, especially ways of integrating the ancient art form into daily life.
Dang and his team use the puppets (木偶) to illustrate female ____40____ (hero) from films, along with many colorful scenes and maps describing countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, ____41____ makes the traditional art attractive to the younger generation Thus this cultural tradition thrives instead of remaining limited to lifeless museum exhibits Besides, they ____42____ (try) many other ways to present and promote shadow puppetry during the past few years, including cooperation with artists and directors, and launching cultural, ____43____ (innovate) and personalized products with brands They also open a shadow puppet themed hotel in Beijing, where they perform shows ____44____ (regular) and teach guests to make puppets, linking traditional culture with the modern lifestyle.
As well as simply _____45_____ (promote) shadow puppetry, Dang also wants to find more effective ways to revive all of China’s intangible cultural heritage.
【答案】36. recognized
37. the 38. with/and
39. to boost
40. heroes 41. which
42. have tried##have been trying
43. innovative
44. regularly
45. promoting
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了皮影戏的历史背景、它在当代的传承情况，以及其传承人如何努力将这一传统艺术形式与现代元素结合，使其焕发新的生机。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：中国古老的皮影戏是一种仅依靠双手的传统，它可以追溯到汉代，也是联合国教科文组织认定的非物质文化遗产的代表。这里为非谓语动词担当后置定语，被修饰词“a representative of the Intangible Cultural Heritage”和动词“recognize”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填recognized。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意：作为陕西西安家族剧团“王氏皮影”的第五代传人，党飞华正试图重振这个剧团。修饰序数词用定冠词the。故填the。
【38题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：他不仅在创作中巧妙地将传统与当代结合起来，还探索了新的方法来促进这种文化遗产的呈现和保存，特别是将古老的艺术形式融入日常生活的方式。固定搭配：combine…and/with，意为“将……和……相结合”，符合句意。故填and或with。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他不仅在创作中巧妙地将传统与当代结合起来，还探索了新的方法来促进这种文化遗产的呈现和保存，特别是将古老的艺术形式融入日常生活的方式。非谓语动词担当目的状语，用动词不定式形式。故填to boost。
【40题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：党和他的团队使用木偶来描绘电影中的女性英雄，以及许多色彩缤纷的场景和描述“一带一路”倡议所涉及的国家的地图，这使得传统艺术对年轻一代具有吸引力，因此这种文化传统蓬勃发展，而不是局限于毫无生气的博物馆展览。形容词female后接名词形式，泛指，所以用名词的复数形式。故填heroes。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：党和他的团队使用木偶来描绘电影中的女性英雄，以及许多色彩缤纷的场景和描述“一带一路”倡议所涉及的国家的地图，这使得传统艺术对年轻一代具有吸引力，因此这种文化传统蓬勃发展，而不是局限于毫无生气的博物馆展览。这里为定语从句的关系词，代指主句一句话，在非限制性定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【42题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：此外，在过去的几年里，他们尝试了许多其他方式来展示和推广皮影戏，包括与艺术家和导演的合作，以及与品牌合作推出文化、创新和个性化的产品。这里为本句谓语动词，根据时间状语“during the past few years”可知，本句时态为现在完成时或现在完成进行时；主语为“they”，复数，谓语动词用have。故填have tried或have been trying。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：此外，在过去的几年里，他们尝试了许多其他方式来展示和推广皮影戏，包括与艺术家和导演的合作，以及与品牌合作推出文化、创新和个性化的产品。分析句子成分，根据空前“cultural”和空后的“personalized”可知，空处为形容词形式。故填innovative。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：他们还在北京开了一家皮影戏主题酒店，定期演出，教客人制作皮影戏，将传统文化与现代生活方式联系起来。修饰动词“perform”用副词形式。故填regularly。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：除了推广皮影戏，党还想找到更有效的方法来复兴中国所有的非物质文化遗产。动名词作宾语。故填promoting。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英文报正在开展以Satisfaction with Your Looks为话题的调查，请结合图表中的数据写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 满意度情况描述；
2. 简单评论；
3. 你的建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数不少于80；
2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Attitudes towards whether we are satisfied with our looks vary from person to person.
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【答案】One possible version:
Attitudes towards whether we are satisfied with our looks vary from person to person. Only 7 percent of students express being completely satisfied, while 26 percent report being relatively satisfied. However, a significant 67 percent admit not being satisfied with their looks.
It is concerning to see such a large majority of students feeling unsatisfied with their appearance. These results underscore the need for promoting positive body image and self-acceptance among students.
To address this issue, I think it is necessary to encourage students to embrace their unique qualities and appreciate themselves for who they are. What also matters is to establish counseling or support groups where students can share their concerns and receive guidance on building self-esteem.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于图表作文。题目要求学生根据图表中的数据，为校英文报写一篇以Satisfaction with Your Looks为话题的调查报告，需对图表中的情况作简要描述，发表简单评论，并分享个人的建议。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
表达：express→convey
令人忧心的：concerning→worrisome
强调：underscore→underline/emphasize
推进：promote→advance
处理：address→tackle/cope with
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：It is concerning to see such a large majority of students feeling unsatisfied with their appearance.
拓展句：It is concerning to see such a large majority of students who feel unsatisfied with their appearance.
【点睛】[高分句型1] To address this issue, I think it is necessary to encourage students to embrace their unique qualities and appreciate themselves for who they are. (运用了that引导名词性从句作think的宾语并被省略、who引导名词性从句作for的宾语)
[高分句型2] What also matters is to establish counseling or support groups where students can share their concerns and receive guidance on building self-esteem. (运用了What引导名词性从句作主语、where引导限制性定语从句)
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。
We’ve all had them: “It’s been one of those days” days. It starts out bad, moves to worse, and then gets horrible. Everything that can go wrong happens. The car breaks down, the toilet overflows, the kids fight, the freezer starts making chunk-chunk-chunk noises, and the cat tangles with a dog of a neighbor.
That’s what I was having. Everything was in a mess. It seemed that all the unlucky fell on me. As the day wore on, I started preparing dinner. Halfway through the cooking, I realized I was out of salt. I grabbed my driver’s license and a single cheque (支票), jumped into my car, and drove to a neighborhood grocery store, wishing I could serve all the dishes before kids came back home. Along with the salt, I picked up a few extra things and headed for the checkout stand. At the register, I wrote the cheque for the required $12.51, which couldn’t be rewritten according to the rules. Then the cashier bagged my items.
At that moment I noticed the salt—the one thing I’d come for—still in the shopping cart. I handed it to the cashier. “I forgot to take it out of the cart. Don’t put this back on the shelf. I’ll come back for this in a while.”
She picked it up and said, “It’s only 35 cents. Why not just pay for it in cash ”
I explained I’d rushed out of the house with only a single cheque and my driver’s license. “I don’t have cash to make a phone call if my car dies on the way home—and believe me, it’s been one of those days.”
Then the cashier, whom I’d never seen before, said in a comforting voice, “Oh, one of those days It doesn’t have to be like this.”
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。
Then she pulled a dollar bill from her pocket and paid for the salt for me.
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A week later, I returned to the store and handed the same cashier 20 single dollar bills.
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【答案】 Then she pulled a dollar bill from her pocket and paid for the salt for me. I couldn’t believe my ears. “You don’t even know me,” I said. “Why would you do that ” She replied, “Everyone has a bad day sometimes. I’ve had plenty of them myself. Just take the salt and go home. I hope your day gets better.” I thanked her and left the store, feeling a little better about the world.
A week later, I returned to the store and handed the same cashier 20 single dollar bills. She looked surprised and said, “What’s this for ” I explained that I wanted to repay her kindness from last week, and that I hoped it would make her day a little better. She smiled and said, “Thank you, but you didn’t have to do that. It was just a small thing.” I insisted that it wasn’t small to me, and that I wanted to pay it forward. We exchanged a few more words, and I left the store feeling even better than before.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者经历了非常糟糕的一天，但是在超市，作者得到了别人的善意的帮忙，作者非常感激她。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然后她从口袋里掏出一张一美元的钞票，替我付了盐的钱。”以及第二段首句内容“一个星期后，我又回到那家商店，递给那个收银员20张一美元的钞票。”可知，第一段可描写作者非常感激这位收银员的帮忙，心情也好了很多。
②由第二段首句内容“一个星期后，我又回到那家商店，递给那个收银员20张一美元的钞票。”可知，第二段可描写作者决定归还那位收银员为自己买盐付的钱。
2.续写线索：作者的心情非常糟糕，这时候收银员为作者付了钱——作者的心情好多了——过了一个星期，作者前往超市准备感谢那位收银员
3.词汇激活
行为类
①回复：reply/respond
②希望：hope/wish
③想要：want/would like
情绪类
①惊讶的：surprised/astonished
②糟糕的：bad/terrible
【点睛】【高分句型1】I explained that I wanted to repay her kindness from last week, and that I hoped it would make her day a little better.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】I insisted that it wasn’t small to me, and that I wanted to pay it forward.（运用了that引导宾语从句）试卷类型：A
高二英语试题
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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。
1. What did Susan do yesterday
A. She visited a museum.
B. She worked in a library.
C. She borrowed some books.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a travel agency. B. At a phone store. C. At home.
3. How much should the woman pay
A. $20. B. $40. C. $50.
4. What does Mary think of the man’s words
A. Unbelievable. B. Reliable. C. Useful.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A trip to an island.
B. An introduction to a hospital.
C. The effects of Hurricane Dorian.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What did Karen find interesting during her trip in England
A. People’s impatience.
B. People’s queuing.
C. People’s poor sense of humor.
7. When did Karen probably get back to the U. S.
A. Last Saturday. B. Last Sunday. C. This Monday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why is Mike going to Cuba
A. To visit his friends. B. To enjoy the beach. C. To look after his relative.
9. How long will Mike stay in Playa Jibacoa
A.6 days. B.9 days. C. 14 days.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What did Jennifer study in university
A. Teaching. B. Literature. C. Fine arts.
11. Why did Jennifer read widely about creative writing
A. To get her PhD. B. To be a writer. C. To do her work better.
12. What is the relationship between Henry and Jennifer
A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Son and mother.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What threat does Alexandria face now
A. Earthquakes. B. Fires. C. Floods.
14. What do we know about Alexandria
A. It is located by the sea.
B. It has 4 million people.
C. It is Egypt’s largest city.
15. What happened in the natural disaster in 2015
A. At least six people died.
B. Many homes were burned.
C. A lot of people went missing.
16. What is the man
A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A historian.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What kind of home is being advertised
A. City apartments. B. Suburban houses. C. Country houses.
18. Which service may be used by people with busy lifestyles
A. The drivers for hire. B. The professional gym. C. The 24-hour front desk attendant.
19. Who might be interested in the advertisement
A. A retired old man. B. Those without much money. C. A young couple with good income.
20. When will the first open house be held
A. At the end of May. B. In the middle of March. C. At the beginning of April.
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
Instead of tearing down and building anew, architects have repurposed some older structures, leading to stunning beauty.
● Craft False Creek, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Among the growing scenes of skyscrapers in Vancouver, this building stands out for both its history and architecture. In the 1930s, the Vancouver Salt Company’s processing plant was housed here. Today, the building is home to Craft Beer Market, which has kept many of the architectural elements of the original structure in place.
● El Ateneo Grand Splendid, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
This beautiful bookshop has the distinction of starting its life as a theater. Teatro Gran Splendid opened its door in May 1919 and hosted a long list of performances before being turned into a cinema. The location was purchased and rebuilt as a bookstore in the early 2000s.
● Liberty Hotel, BOSTON
Located just steps from the Boston Common, the Liberty Hotel now lies at the former Charles Street Jail. Its 298 rooms and suites were inspired by the location, which last housed prisoners in 1990. The building’s fresh purpose was designed in cooperation with teams of preservationists and historians to ensure its past life was never forgotten.
● Dominicanen, MAASTRICHT, NETHERLANDS
Situated within a church that dates back to 1294, the former Dominicanen has a long history. It served as a Catholic church for hundreds of years before being changed to storage space for Napoleon Bonaparte’s army. In 2006 it was converted into a bookstore, maintaining much of its traditional artwork and architecture.
1. What did Craft False Creek use to be
A. A factory. B. A market. C. A museum. D. A theatre.
2 What do we know about Liberty Hotel
A. It was redesigned by historians alone.
B. It was repurposed as a reminder of its past.
C. It has hosted a long list of performances.
D. It lies far away from the Boston Common.
3. What do El Ateneo Grand Splendid and Dominicanen have in common
A. Both were transformed from cinemas.
B. Both served as storage space for army.
C Both used to undertake religious functions.
D. Both took shape as bookstores in the 2000s.
B
“Tick, tick, pzzzz…” the song of the Florida grasshopper sparrow is unusual and surprisingly insect-like. But it almost fell silent forever. In 2012, Joel Sartore, National Geographic Explorer and Photo Ark founder, received a call from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The songbird, an important ecological link in Florida’s dry grasslands, was struggling on extinction. With only a few dozen males in sight, it was among North America’s most endangered bird species.
Funded by the National Geographic Society, Sartore flew to Florida to photograph the bird and work with conservationists to raise awareness of the species’ situation. The story went viral on social media, helping boost government funding for a protecting program. Thanks to these steps, there are now as many as 180 adult birds in the wild, and researchers are working hard to bring the species back from the brink of extinction.
This journey reveals the Society’s mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world. Over the past 136 years, it has developed a unique explorer-led model, combining science, exploration, education and storytelling to drive impact. The society also supports explorers in more than 140 countries, including Sartore and others whose work relates to this issue: biologist André Green II, photographer Jasper Doest and education advocate Ara Kusuma.
Sartore is now 17 years into his efforts to create an “Ark” of animal photos. Portraits of more than 15,000 species invite audiences to connect and care. With the Society’s support, the images have appeared on the landmarks and postage stamps in the U. S., contributing to on-the-ground conservation efforts.
As Sartore says, “The sounds of birds are the sounds of a health y planet. When we save a bird or another species, we’re actually saving ourselves.”
4. What do we know about the Florida grasshopper sparrow
A. It died out entirely in 2012. B. It has lost its singing voice.
C It is crucial to the ecology. D. Only a few females were left.
5. Which of the following best describes Sartore’s journey to Florida
A. Adventurous. B. Dangerous. C. Eventful. D. Fruitful.
6. What can be inferred about the protection of the sparrow
A. It is a costly but unproductive project. B. It centered on creating a unique model.
C. It aims to control the species’ population. D. It involves multi-field’s strength and efforts.
7. What kind of person is Sartore according to the text
A. Demanding and generous. B. Responsible and devoted.
C. Talented and considerate. D. Determined and sensitive.
C
When a snowstorm blanketed my city one December morning, I awoke, immediately put on my warmest clothes and dashed outside to build a snowman. But as I was halfway to a snow angel, I had an audience—a serious-looking couple. The moment I spotted their expressions, my face flushed with shame as I murmured an answer to their unspoken question: Don’t you have anything better to do
A middle-aged woman playing by herself in the snow is an undeniably odd sight, but maybe it shouldn’t be. New research suggests we modern adults have controlled or hidden our nature of play, and that’s causing all kinds of problems “The adult play deficit is becoming a public health crisis,” says psychiatrist and play researcher Stuart Brown, “The opposite of play isn’t work; it’s depression.”
Actually, adult play can lead to useful discoveries, which is a theory supported by a study on Bali’s long-tailed monkeys. Researchers left two types of puzzle boxes for the monkeys to solve. To get the food inside, they had to either drop a rock into the container or use it to hit the box. They found the monkeys that previously had been observed dropping rocks for fun were more likely to solve the rock-dropping puzzle, while those who had discovered the joy of clacking rocks together came up with the answer to the percussive (敲击的) puzzle.
This finding also suggests that somewhere, deep in our evolutionary history, a playful primitive human came up with the concept of stone tools. Even today, the urge to play underlies most of humanity’s greatest inventions, artworks and scientific breakthroughs. “When I interviewed Nobel winners, I was struck by how most of them didn’t separate work from play. Their labs were their playgrounds.” Brown says, “Play gives us the ability to cooperate and get along with people who differ from us.”
So next time I’m caught playing, I know exactly what I’ll say, “I am not wasting time, or acting immaturely. I’m playing for the benefit of all humanity.”
8. What can we learn about the couple from Paragraph 1
A. They may disapprove of the author’s behavior.
B. They showed great interest in the author’s act.
C. They are more mature and sensible people.
D. They had something better to deal with.
9. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “deficit” in Paragraph 2
A. Pressure. B. Addiction. C. Shortage. D. Disadvantage.
10. Why is the interview of Nobel winners mentioned
A. To suggest how people should play. B. To highlight the value of adult play.
C. To evaluate the findings of the study. D. To introduce the study participants.
11. What message does the author intend to convey
A. Work comes before play. B. Work without play is rewarded.
C. When the cat’s away, the mice will play. D. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
D
Over the last decade, some European countries and the U. S. have replaced high-energy sodium streetlights with energy-saving LED lights which emit blue light. Although this is in response to the critical need to use less energy and reduce carbon emission, there are growing concerns that blue light may have a negative impact on human health that we don’t yet fully understand.
Earlier this year, the World Journal of Biological Psychiatry published a paper that warned of the potential effects of LED lighting on mental illnesses. It raised concerns about the influence of blue light on sleep, use of digital healthcare apps and devices, and the higher sensitivity to blue light.
“I had already clearly seen that additional blue light exposure was extremely helpful to patients with depression. What I was slower to realize was that too much and poorly-timed exposure could have harmful effects on mental states and the sleep-wake cycle.” said John Gottlieb, Professor of Psychiatry and author of the paper.
As we all know, melatonin (褪黑素) is fundamental in setting regular biological clock. According to the paper, however, blue light prevents melatonin secretion (分泌), which disturbs sleep and affects quality of life, physical and mental health. Besides, it also shows a clear and consistent relationship between sleep disorders and frequency of digital device usage. If a person is prescribed a self-monitoring app, and instructed to use their smartphone to document mood changes, for example, and they do this before bed, it could do harm to their sleep and health.
Consequently, the National Sleep Foundation guidelines suggest not using technology 30 minutes before bed and removing technology from the bedroom. However, there are no specific guidelines for people with a potential mental illness. Now, scientists, health professionals and the LED industry are working to minimize the blue light in LED bulbs and create personalized lights that won’t harm those suffering from mental disorders.
12. What’s the purpose of Paragraph 1
A. To present the topic of blue light. B. To give an example of streetlights.
C. To criticize the use of blue light. D. To compare two kinds of lights.
13. Which statement is true according to Gottlieb’s paper
A. People should keep away from digital devices.
B. Mental diseases are possibly caused by LED lights.
C. Blue light has practical applications in medical field.
D. Gottlieb initially realized the harmful effects of blue light.
14. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Melatonin is vital to regular sleep.
B. How blue light affects human health.
C. Why smartphones shouldn’t be used before sleep.
D. Sleep disorders are related to digital device usage.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Is blue light making us ill B. Can we get rid of blue light
C. Why does blue light hurt our health D. How do we benefit from LED lights
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。
Hobbies to try in 2024: release your passion
Do you want to try out new and exciting hobbies in 2024 We are here to provide you with a variety of hobbies that will inspire your interest and free your creativity.
Release your artistic side and let your imagination soar with creative hobbies. For example, painting is a good way to express emotions and creativity. Certainly, it’s not the only way ____16____ It lets you explore various subjects, from landscapes to portraits and allows you to freeze moments in a flash.
Social hobbies are worth exploring for those who enjoy making meaningful relationships. Joining a book club allows you to discuss literary works and share insight with fellow book enthusiasts. You can also make a difference in your community to a cause you care about. Volunteering isn’t a time consuming task ____17____
If you love to embrace the unknown, adventurous hobbies might be your calling. Experience the ultimate rush as you jump out of an airplane and free fall through the sky. ____18____ Besides, rock climbing pushes your limits and rewards you with a sense of achievement when you reach the summit.
____19____ For instance, open doors to new cultures and broaden your horizons by learning a new language. It not only boosts your communication skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of different customs and traditions. Or you can learn an instrument to enhance cognitive abilities and bring joy through the power of music.
In conclusion, hobbies are an essential part of our lives ____20____ So, go ahead and kick off an exciting journey of self-discovery!
A. You can also capture the world through your cameras.
B. Skydiving provides an unparalleled sense of great joy.
C. Language learning is a hobby which can definitely benefit you.
D. You can create beautiful works of art and find comfort in the process.
E. Instead, it does others a favor and provides a sense of fulfillment as well.
F. They offer us an escape from daily routine and a chance to explore our passions.
G. Expand your knowledge and challenge your brains with the educational hobbies.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The doorbell rang one mid-December evening. But when my 6-year-old son Danny opened the door, nobody was there. ____21____, on the doormat was a beautifully wrapped box, decorated with a silver ribbon and a note that ___22___ “Gift on the First Day of Christmas”. We looked around ____23____, wondering who it could be that offered this ____24____ present.
I had been ___25___ the arrival of Christmas since my husband died earlier that fall, leaving me a single mother with two boys Danny and Jason. How could we ____26____ Christmas without my husband I didn’t turn on the holiday tunes and was totally in no ___27___ for the preparations.
But the next night, the doorbell rang again. There came another ____28____ tied with the same silver ribbon and a note reading “Gift on the Second Day”. Then the third night, the fourth night…for 12 nights on end, we ____29____ 12 offerings with notes of different colors and different handwriting, including toys, games, candies and a baseball cap in my ____30____ style. The last card read “Merry Christmas!”
To figure out the unknown giver, my boys even ____31____ behind the front door as long as they could, ____32____ in vain.
Today, we still don’t know who gave those gifts in those dark days of ____33____. There was one thing we did know somebody was ____34____ a light on our way with a simple but ____35____ message “You are seen. You are loved.”
21.
A. Therefore B. Instead C. Moreover D. Otherwise
22.
A stuck B. told C. said D. drew
23.
A. curiously B. anxiously C. excitedly D. greedily
24.
A. fashionable B. frightful C. amusing D. mysterious
25.
A. expecting B. dreading C. awaiting D. opposing
26
A. go through B. break through C. lay aside D. put aside
27.
A. confidence B. conclusion C. mood D. doubt
28.
A. advertisement B. package C. sample D. assignment
29.
A. received B. deserved C. estimated D. accepted
30.
A. practical B. available C. steady D. favorite
31.
A. hid B. exposed C. wandered D. crowded
32.
A. so B. but C. and D. or
33.
A. guilt B. anxiety C. failure D. grief
34.
A. grabbing B. reflecting C. shining D. noticing
35.
A. harmonious B. insignificant C. powerful D. dramatic
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。
Only relying on hands, the ancient Chinese art of shadow play (皮影戏) is a tradition dating back to the Han dynasty and it’s also a representative of the Intangible Cultural Heritage ____36____ (recognize) by UNESCO.
As ____37____ fifth generation inheritor of Wang’s Shadow, a family troupe based in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, Dang Feihua is trying to revive it. Not only does he skillfully combine the traditional ____38____ the contemporary in his creations, he also explores new methods ____39____ (boost) the presentation and preservation of this cultural heritage, especially ways of integrating the ancient art form into daily life.
Dang and his team use the puppets (木偶) to illustrate female ____40____ (hero) from films, along with many colorful scenes and maps describing countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, ____41____ makes the traditional art attractive to the younger generation Thus this cultural tradition thrives instead of remaining limited to lifeless museum exhibits Besides, they ____42____ (try) many other ways to present and promote shadow puppetry during the past few years, including cooperation with artists and directors, and launching cultural, ____43____ (innovate) and personalized products with brands They also open a shadow puppet themed hotel in Beijing, where they perform shows ____44____ (regular) and teach guests to make puppets, linking traditional culture with the modern lifestyle.
As well as simply _____45_____ (promote) shadow puppetry, Dang also wants to find more effective ways to revive all of China’s intangible cultural heritage.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英文报正在开展以Satisfaction with Your Looks为话题的调查，请结合图表中的数据写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 满意度情况描述；
2. 简单评论；
3. 你的建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数不少于80；
2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Attitudes towards whether we are satisfied with our looks vary from person to person.
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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。
We’ve all had them: “It’s been one of those days” days. It starts out bad, moves to worse, and then gets horrible. Everything that can go wrong happens. The car breaks down, the toilet overflows, the kids fight, the freezer starts making chunk-chunk-chunk noises, and the cat tangles with a dog of a neighbor.
That’s what I was having. Everything was in a mess. It seemed that all the unlucky fell on me. As the day wore on, I started preparing dinner. Halfway through the cooking, I realized I was out of salt. I grabbed my driver’s license and a single cheque (支票), jumped into my car, and drove to a neighborhood grocery store, wishing I could serve all the dishes before kids came back home. Along with the salt, I picked up a few extra things and headed for the checkout stand. At the register, I wrote the cheque for the required $12.51, which couldn’t be rewritten according to the rules. Then the cashier bagged my items.
At that moment I noticed the salt—the one thing I’d come for—still in the shopping cart. I handed it to the cashier. “I forgot to take it out of the cart. Don’t put this back on the shelf. I’ll come back for this in a while.”
She picked it up and said, “It’s only 35 cents. Why not just pay for it in cash ”
I explained I’d rushed out of the house with only a single cheque and my driver’s license. “I don’t have cash to make a phone call if my car dies on the way home—and believe me, it’s been one of those days.”
Then the cashier, whom I’d never seen before, said in a comforting voice, “Oh, one of those days It doesn’t have to be like this.”
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。
Then she pulled a dollar bill from her pocket and paid for the salt for me.
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A week later, I returned to the store and handed the same cashier 20 single dollar bills.
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