2023—2024学年普通高中高二（上）期末教学质量检测
英语试题
注意事项：
1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。
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）
请听下面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. How much does the woman pay for the new wallet
A. 80 yuan. B. 64 yuan. C. 60 yuan.
2. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Reading books. B. Watching TV. C. Listening to music.
3. Where is Mr. Black probably now
A. At the Friendship Hotel. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.
4. How will the man probably go
A. By bike. B. By car. C. By bus.
5. What does the man come here for
A. To buy some vegetables. B. To keep his wife company. C. To have dinner.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
请听下面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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. Why is the man not sure about his English
A. His English is very poor.
B. He likes to repeat what he was said.
C. People are always asking him to repeat what he has said.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Say right English. B. Speak louder. C. Talk slowly.
请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What’s the man’s address
A. 17 Mallett Street. B. 70 Mallett Street. C. 17 Marett Street.
9. Which house is on fire
A. Number 16. B. Number 17. C. Number 18.
10. Why is there nobody in the house on fire
A. The owners went shopping. B. The owners went to work. C. The owners went on holiday.
请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman like to do in her free time
A. Read and play basketball. B. Play basketball and sing. C. Read and listen to music.
12. What musical instrument can the woman play
A. The piano. B. The violin. C. The guitar.
13. What does the man like to do in his free time
A. Play the guitar. B. Do sports. C. Listen to music.
请听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The beautiful scenery in New England.
B. What to do in autumn.
C. Life in the countryside.
15. Why are all the hotels and shops full in autumn in New England
A. Many visitors come here to see the beautiful scenery.
B. People have a long holiday.
C. It gets very cold then.
16. Where can people probably see many animals running through the leaves
A. In the forests. B. In the mountains. C. On small country roads.
请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker come to the town
A. To have a meeting. B. To visit David’s family. C. To take a holiday.
18. When will the speaker leave for Columbus
A. At 8:20. B. At 8:30. C. At 8:40.
19. Who is Catherine probably
A. Tim’s daughter. B. Tim’s wife. C. David’s wife.
20. What can we know from the talk
A. The speaker is talking on the machine.
B. The speaker is going to Italy on holiday next year.
C. David and Tim are old workmates.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The attraction of an African safari is unparalleled. Here are four ways to experience your trip.
Hot—air balloon safari in Pilanesberg, South Africa
This is the only hot-air balloon safari to launch from inside a park in South Africa. You’ll spot the ‘big five’ (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard) among the 7,000 creatures in Pilanesberg in a hot-air balloon and get a bird’s eye view of their behaviour.
A five-night stay at the Palace of The Lost City, includes a hot-air balloon safari, breakfast, return economy flights. From 2,595 per person, based on two adults sharing.
Horse safari in Chyulu Hills, Kenya
At ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills, you’ll find a stable of 22 horses, including calm and hardy Boerperds for beginners (aged 12 and above) and a selection of thoroughbreds for the intermediate and advanced.
A seven-night stay at Great Plains ol Donyo Lodge, with daily horse safaris, starts at 7,700 per person, excluding flights.
Sleep out in Onguma, Namibia
The Namibia’s vast Etosha National Park has five lodges, two campsites and 34,000 hectares of wilderness — and offers the opportunity to sleep under the stars on a custom-built Dream Cruiser.
Rainbow Tours offers a six-night trip from 5,595 per person including the unique Dream Cruiser experience, international flights and internal transfers.
Walking safari in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
You can go off the beaten track to places almost untouched by human activity. 70% of the Mana Pools National Park is accessible only on foot, so the animals are used to seeing people and are more relaxed than when approached by vehicles. If you’re lucky, you might get to spot Boswell, the park’s most famous elephant.
A seven-day safari costs from 7,700 per person. Flights can be arranged at an additional cost.
1. What can people do in Pilanesberg, South Africa
A. Do daily horse riding safari. B. Spot creatures in a hot-air balloon.
C. Experience the unique Dream Cruiser. D. Encounter the most famous elephant Boswell.
2. Which safari best suits people who enjoy hiking
A. Safari in Pilanesberg, South Africa. B. Safari in Chyulu Hills, Kenya.
C. Safari in Onguma, Namibia. D. Safari in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe.
3. What do safaris in Chyulu Hills and Mana Pools have in common
A. They are perfect for camping. B. They charge the same for the trip.
C. They rule out the flight fare. D. They have daily horse riding activities.
B
Today, the world-famous musical group the Beatles are releasing a new song called “Now and Then”. The “new” song was written around 45 years ago, and has taken a very long time to finish. It’s special because it’s the last song the Beatles will ever make.
The Beatles were a British rock band that was extremely popular in the 1960s and 70s. The four members of the band were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles broke up as a group in 1970, but all of the band members continued to make music on their own. But now, only two of the band members, Mr. McCartney and Mr. Starr, are still alive.
In 1980, John Lennon was killed. But in the years before that, he recorded “demos” (rough versions) of several new songs. In 1994, Mr. Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono, passed the tape along to Mr. McCartney. The tape had demos of Mr. Lennon playing and singing several songs, including “Now and Then”.
In 1995, the three living Beatles got together again and began to work on recording new versions of Mr. Lennon’s demos. They recorded some music for “Now and Then”, but unable to finish the song. The recording of Mr. Lennon singing had a loud electric humming sound that meant it couldn’t be used on a finished record. But in June of this year, Mr. McCartney announced the Beatles would soon be releasing one final song “Now and Then”. New computer methods had made it possible to separate out Mr. Lennon’s voice and clean up the recording to get rid of the hum.
Mr. McCartney wrote more verses to complete the song, He also worked together with Mr. Starr to add new bass, drums, and vocal parts to the song. Mr. Harrison died in 2001, but the group was able to use some of the guitar parts he had recorded in 1995.
The result is the last Beatles song ever. “We all play on it,” said Mr. McCartney. “It’s a genuine Beatles recording.”
4. What makes the song “Now and Then” unusual
A. It has a history of almost 45 years.
B. It is the last song of the Beatles.
C. It is made by the famous rock band the Beatles.
D It is produced before the Beatles broke up.
5. What is the deciding factor on releasing “Now and Then”
A. Adding more verses to the new song.
B. Removing the loud electric humming sound.
C. The three living Beatles working together again.
D. Using the guitar parts recorded by late Mr. Harrison.
6. How is the text mainly developed
A. By giving examples. B. By analyzing causes.
C. By following time order. D. By comparing differences.
7 What does Mr. McCartney mean by saying “We all play on it”
A. The Beatles performed the song genuinely.
B. The Beatles recorded the song in a studio together.
C. The Beatles finished the song in honor of Lennon.
D. The Beatles members added to the song over the years.
C
When it comes to entrepreneurship (企业家), it seems like a lot of us are fond of the idea of NOT getting more education. Sure, we’ve all heard how Bill Gates and Steve Jobs dropped out of college to found Microsoft and Apple, respectively. A lot of would-be solopreneurs (独立创业者) think this means they should take the same course, putting education by the wayside to chase their business goals.
Now, I’m not saying that you need a college degree to be a successful entrepreneur. But all too often, people take these famous examples a step too far and decide they don’t need to further their education in any way.
The thing is, college isn’t the only place you can get an education. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs learned a lot outside their classroom settings to turn their companies into the global successes they are today. When it comes to entrepreneurship, the most successful people are generally the ones who develop a lifelong love of learning. It’s an feature worth imitating.
When we think of “exercise,” most of us think of sweaty people at the gym running on treadmills and lifting weights. We don’t think of hitting the books. But the brain is actually a muscle too. And just like you need those physical workouts so you don’t start getting saggy (松驰的) around the middle, you need to give your brain regular “workouts” that keep it active and healthy.
Contrary to popular belief, your brain doesn’t stop growing after adolescence. One recent study found that the brain continues to produce new neurons associated with learning, emotion and memory throughout adulthood. Of course, the outcomes of this ongoing development depend in part on your own efforts.
If you’re not feeling motivated to work out your brain, it might be helpful to consider the costs of not continuing to learn. Quite simply, the problems you have now-whether in business or other areas of your life—are going to continue to exist if you don’t find new ways to approach them. The things you learn will help you discover new solutions and think more creatively. When done right, training your brain can become a lifelong habit—just like going for a morning run or hitting the gym at the end of the work day.
8. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs
A. It is no use obtaining college degree. B. It is not necessary to further our education.
C. It is more important to chase business goals. D. It is vital to view these successful examples sensibly.
9. What does the underlined phrase “hitting the books” mean in paragraph 4
A. Getting rid of the books. B. Diving into the books.
C. Purchasing the books. D. Referring to the books.
10. What can we know about the brain from this passage
A. The brain can be active by continuous learning. B. The brain can produce new neurons all the life.
C. Working out the brain can solve all the problems. D. Working out the brain will cost you a lot.
11. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The brain is of significance to our health. B. Keeping reading books is highly recommended.
C Nonstop learning should be a lifelong habit. D. It is important to develop a passion for learning.
D
In endurance athletes, some brain power may come from an unexpected source. Marathon runners appear to rely on myelin (髓磷脂), the fatty tissue around nerve fibers, for energy during a race, scientists report in a paper posted at bioRxiv. org. In the day or two following a marathon, this tissue seems to decrease sharply, brain scans of runners reveal. Two weeks after the race, the brain fat returns back to nearly prerace levels. The finding suggests the athletes burn so much energy running that they need a new fuel supply to keep the brain operating smoothly.
“This is certainly an interesting observation,” says Mustapha Bouhrara, a neuroimaging scientist at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore. “It is quite reasonable that myelin lipids (脂类) are used as fuel in extended exercise.”
Carlos Matute, a neurobiologist in Leioa, Spain, had been curious how people’s brains continued working after intense exercise used up energy reserves in the body.
Using an MRI, his team scanned the brains of four marathon runners in the days before and after the race, and two of the runners two weeks later. A day or two after the race, the team saw a reduction in the amount of myelin in the brain. That suggested the myelin around nerve fibers had thinned. After two weeks, much of the myelin had returned, thickening again around neural fibers.
This drastic result gives Bouhrara pause. Matute and colleagues used water trapped between layers of myelin as an indicator for myelin content. More of this water indicates more myelin. But Bouhrara assumes if runners are dehydrated (脱水) after their race, their brain tissues may just be dried out.
It’s a point Matute has heard before. But he insisted that was not the case. His team scanned the runners days after their race, so they had time to rehydrate (再吸收水分). What’s more, the runners’ brain volumes stayed nearly the same before and after the marathon. Now, his team is following the thread of their findings to see if the runners’ myelin dip alters brain function, and how long it takes to recover completely.
12. What do we know about myelin according to the first two paragraphs
A. Myelin declines rapidly during the marathon.
B. Myelin supplies energy in extended exercise.
C. Myelin returns to prerace levels quickly.
D. Myelin is the fatty tissue taking in energy,
13. Why did Matute use water between layers of myelin
A. To trap the water between layers of myelin. B. To indicate the content of myelin.
C. To hydrate the marathon runners. D. To keep the brain tissue from drying out.
14. What is Bouhrara’s attitude towards Matute’s research finding
A. Skeptical. B. Supportive. C. Unconcerned. D. Neutral.
15. According to Carlos Matute, the next step of his study is to ________.
A. Confirm their findings with the existing thread.
B. Research further on the runners’brain volumes.
C. Study whether the myelin dip alters brain function.
D Test how long the runner needs to recover completely.
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。
Why is Optimism Important In Your Life
Our minds are powerful—they can make us or break us. When we water our minds with healthy and positive thinking, we will enjoy our personal and professional life. ___16___
There are many types of research done to understand the effectiveness and impact optimism has on a person’s life. Some of the benefits of optimism are:
Better Health
Many studies show that optimistic people are more likely to have better physical health than pessimists. ___17___ Having an optimistic mindset can also help you fight many health problems including relapses.
Better Resilience (恢复力)
___18___ Optimism can help you get up and fight to reach your goals, regardless of your obstacles and challenges. When faced with a setback, optimistic people will believe the ways the situation can change in their favour.
Better Emotional Health
In some researches, it was found that in cognitive therapy or therapy that includes reframing a person’s thought process, optimism can be beneficial in treating depression. ___19___ Learning optimism in therapy can help bring a sense of confidence in dealing with future despair and helplessness.
Lesser Stress
Optimistic people are less stressed because they see minor problems either as opportunities or as minor setbacks that can be easily overcome. ___20___ Optimistic people know that they are in control of their stressors and are more active with managing their stress, hence they are less stressed than pessimistic people.
A. Optimists don’t like to give up when faced with a problem.
B. Optimism can help you decrease the risk of heart disease by 50%.
C. The importance of optimism in your life should not be ignored.
D. Depression often accompanies negative and pessimistic thinking.
E. Optimism is a mental state which can be defined as hope, confidence, and positivity.
F. But when we stop nourishing them, we will get unhappy and constantly put ourselves down.
G. Pessimistic people, on the other hand, focus on a problem rather than look for ways to overcome it.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After her college ___21___ following the covid-19 pandemic, 24-year-old Nethra Rammohan still felt left out of the on-campus action. Continuing to commute (通勤) from her family home, she felt ___22___ as if all her friends were having fun without her. Upon graduation, she was ___23___ to move out into a place of her own.
Her parents were ___24___ at first. In Indian culture, Nethra explains, the early 20s are often seen as the last years a young woman has with her family before hra’s parents hoped she’d enjoy these precious single years by their side.
But despite having to fight “tooth and nail” with her parents to do it, Nethra moved out the summer after she graduated from college. ___26___, her parents approved of her decision. But initially, “It was an emotional, tough time at home,” she tells me. “My mom was like, ‘Oh, you’re moving out You still haven’t really learned to ___27___ or anything!’”
Settling in, Nethra took full advantage of her newfound ___28___ and lack of curfew (宵禁). She ___29___ every night, paid the bills, cleaned and, yes, learned to cook for herself. But keeping up with this new lifestyle slowly had an influence on her ____30____. In trying to do it all, she neglected self-care and began to burn out. In the end, she decided to give living with her parents a second try.
With a new ____31____ of her parents’ gestures of love, home-cooked meals and bids to spend time together, Nethra is now happier and healthier than ever. And the feelings are ____32____: “We understand each other better” after the move, Nethra’s mom says. Though Nethra is open to moving out again later in her 20s, she now feels ____33____ not constricted (限制) living with family. Since returning home, she says, “I haven’t really felt, like, lonely or anything even once.” Why ____34____ put: “I had my fun. I ____35____ what I wanted to when I was away.”
21.
A. rebuilt B. reopened C. reclosed D. repaired
22.
A. fascinated B. thrilled C. astonished D. lonely
23.
A. informed B. chosen C. convinced D. determined
24.
A. supportive B. opposed C. positive D. concerned
25.
A. graduation B. employment C. marriage D. independence
26.
A. Firstly B. Additionally C. Especially D. Eventually
27.
A. wash B. drive C. cook D. ride
28.
A. freedom B. friendship C. companion D. association
29.
A. worked out B. figured out C. hung out D. cleared out
30.
A. health B. mood C. routine D. enthusiasm
31.
A. appreciation B. preference C. hope D. evaluation
32.
A. fantastic B. mutual C. incredible D. exciting
33.
A. at risk B. at request C. at times D. at peace
34.
A. Simply B. Surprisingly C. Importantly D. Additionally
35.
A. lost B. accomplished C. imagined D. expressed
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
For centuries, sunmao structures ___36___ (provide) strong and durable supports for Chinese wooden architecture.
Large components of traditional Chinese wooden architecture,___37___ (include) columns, beams, purlins and dougong, are often pieced together using sunmao structures. The convex sun and the concave mao, when interlocked, both support and contain the nearby parts. This boosts ___38___ (stable), but also adds flexibility to the architecture, strong enough to resist earthquakes. Craftsmen can make and process the components in advance and assemble them quickly on site, ___39___ is simple and efficient.
The Hemudu site in Yuyao, East China’s Zhejiang province,_ ___40___ (date) back around 7,000 years. Hundreds of wooden components with sunmao structures have been unearthed from the remains of stilted houses there, the ___41___ (early) known application of sunmao structures in China in wooden-frame buildings.
Since the Shang and Zhou dynasties generations of carpenters have produced more than a hundred types of sunmao structures. From such, ___42___ whole set of systematic methods was designed, from selecting locations and choosing materials, ___43___ structure, measurements, manufacture and assembly.
For the craftsmen and people who have lived in and among the spaces ___44___ (define) by it across China, wood and wooden structures have always been an important part of Chinese architecture.
Their styles may differ, but they all share the same root. Chinese ___45___ (people) love of nature and pursuit of harmonious coexistence is also embedded within.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 近期你校举行了一次迎冬至活动。假如你是学校英语报记者李华，请写一篇短文报道此次活动，内容包括：
1. 活动的目的；
2. 活动的安排；
3. 活动的体会。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：冬至Winter Solstice
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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。
Every Saturday, Bibi hung out at her grandma’s laundry and dry-cleaning store while her mom worked. Bibi loved being with her grandma, but she wanted to do more than just draw and read. “How about I write down what people bring in and pin a number to it ” Bibi offered. With Grandma nearby, she did fine. But the next order was an enormous bedspread. Bibi checked it in, but when she went to lift it off the counter, it wouldn’t move. She tried moving it, but it toppled over on her. “I’m OK!” She giggled from under the soft material. Grandma lifted the bedspread off her and smiled. “Why don’t you draw for a little while,” she suggested. “You’re such a good artist”. Bibi sighed. “But I wanted to help you.” Grandma didn’t want her to handle the hot presser or the iron. She could put the stiff cardboard into the ready washed shirts, but that was about it. “Why don’t you draw a picture of more customers coming in ” Grandma joked. “Maybe that would help!”
Bibi went outside. It was a clear fall day. The last leaves were starting their lazy drift to the ground. She spotted her babysitter, Stephanie. Stephanie was painting big letters on the window of the hardware store. “Stephanie!” Bibi called. “You’re going to get in trouble.” Stephanie laughed. “The high-school cheerleading (啦啦队) is painting windows for our football game next weekend. Some of the shop owners said we could.”
“Does that paint wash off ” Bibi asked. “Yep. It’s just cornstarch (玉米淀粉), soap, and food coloring,” said Stephanie. Bibi saw other kids from the high school painting designs on windows up and down the street. GO, TIGERS said the window of the nail salon in huge letters. HEAR US ROAR! said the window of the milkshake shop. “I can help you!” Bibi called to Stephanie, her heart beating fast. “I can draw!” “Sorry, Bibi,” Stephanie said. “I’m out of paint, and I have to get home. Thank you, though!” Bibi was so disappointed. She stared at Grandma’s windows. They were bare.
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。
Suddenly an idea burst into Bibi’s head.
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When she was finished, Bibi went inside to get Grandma.
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听力1~5 CBCAB 6~10 CBACC 11~15 CCBAA 16~20 BABCA2023—2024学年普通高中高二（上）期末教学质量检测
英语试题
注意事项：
1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。
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）
请听下面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. How much does the woman pay for the new wallet
A. 80 yuan. B. 64 yuan. C. 60 yuan.
2. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Reading books. B. Watching TV. C. Listening to music.
3. Where is Mr. Black probably now
A. At the Friendship Hotel. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.
4. How will the man probably go
A. By bike. B. By car. C. By bus.
5. What does the man come here for
A. To buy some vegetables. B. To keep his wife company. C. To have dinner.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
请听下面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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. Why is the man not sure about his English
A. His English is very poor.
B. He likes to repeat what he was said.
C. People are always asking him to repeat what he has said.
7 What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Say right English. B. Speak louder. C. Talk slowly.
请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What’s the man’s address
A. 17 Mallett Street. B. 70 Mallett Street. C. 17 Marett Street.
9. Which house is on fire
A. Number 16. B. Number 17. C. Number 18.
10. Why is there nobody in the house on fire
A. The owners went shopping. B. The owners went to work. C. The owners went on holiday.
请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman like to do in her free time
A. Read and play basketball. B. Play basketball and sing. C. Read and listen to music.
12. What musical instrument can the woman play
A. The piano. B. The violin. C. The guitar.
13. What does the man like to do in his free time
A. Play the guitar. B. Do sports. C. Listen to music.
请听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The beautiful scenery in New England.
B. What to do in autumn.
C. Life in the countryside.
15. Why are all the hotels and shops full in autumn in New England
A. Many visitors come here to see the beautiful scenery.
B. People have a long holiday.
C. It gets very cold then.
16. Where can people probably see many animals running through the leaves
A. In the forests. B. In the mountains. C. On small country roads.
请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker come to the town
A. To have a meeting. B. To visit David’s family. C. To take a holiday.
18. When will the speaker leave for Columbus
A. At 8:20. B. At 8:30. C. At 8:40.
19. Who is Catherine probably
A. Tim’s daughter. B. Tim’s wife. C. David’s wife.
20. What can we know from the talk
A. The speaker is talking on the machine.
B. The speaker is going to Italy on holiday next year.
C. David and Tim are old workmates.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The attraction of an African safari is unparalleled. Here are four ways to experience your trip.
Hot—air balloon safari in Pilanesberg, South Africa
This is the only hot-air balloon safari to launch from inside a park in South Africa. You’ll spot the ‘big five’ (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard) among the 7,000 creatures in Pilanesberg in a hot-air balloon and get a bird’s eye view of their behaviour.
A five-night stay at the Palace of The Lost City, includes a hot-air balloon safari, breakfast, return economy flights. From 2,595 per person, based on two adults sharing.
Horse safari in Chyulu Hills, Kenya
At ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills, you’ll find a stable of 22 horses, including calm and hardy Boerperds for beginners (aged 12 and above) and a selection of thoroughbreds for the intermediate and advanced.
A seven-night stay at Great Plains ol Donyo Lodge, with daily horse safaris, starts at 7,700 per person, excluding flights.
Sleep out in Onguma, Namibia
The Namibia’s vast Etosha National Park has five lodges, two campsites and 34,000 hectares of wilderness — and offers the opportunity to sleep under the stars on a custom-built Dream Cruiser.
Rainbow Tours offers a six-night trip from 5,595 per person including the unique Dream Cruiser experience, international flights and internal transfers.
Walking safari in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
You can go off the beaten track to places almost untouched by human activity. 70% of the Mana Pools National Park is accessible only on foot, so the animals are used to seeing people and are more relaxed than when approached by vehicles. If you’re lucky, you might get to spot Boswell, the park’s most famous elephant.
A seven-day safari costs from 7,700 per person. Flights can be arranged at an additional cost.
1. What can people do in Pilanesberg, South Africa
A. Do daily horse riding safari. B. Spot creatures in a hot-air balloon.
C. Experience the unique Dream Cruiser. D. Encounter the most famous elephant Boswell.
2. Which safari best suits people who enjoy hiking
A. Safari in Pilanesberg, South Africa. B. Safari in Chyulu Hills, Kenya.
C. Safari in Onguma, Namibia. D. Safari in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe.
3. What do safaris in Chyulu Hills and Mana Pools have in common
A. They are perfect for camping. B. They charge the same for the trip.
C. They rule out the flight fare. D. They have daily horse riding activities.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四种体验非洲游猎的方式，包括南非的热气球游猎、肯尼亚的骑马游猎、纳米比亚的露天宿营和津巴布韦的徒步游猎。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hot—air balloon safari in Pilanesberg, South Africa中的“You’ll spot the ‘big five’ (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard) among the 7,000 creatures in Pilanesberg in a hot-air balloon and get a bird’s eye view of their behaviour.(在皮兰斯堡，你会乘坐热气球，在7,000种动物中发现“五大动物”(狮子、大象、水牛、犀牛和豹子)，并鸟瞰它们的行为。)”可知，在南非的兰斯堡人们可以在乘坐热气球时发现生物。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Walking safari in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe中的“70% of the Mana Pools National Park is accessible only on foot, so the animals are used to seeing people and are more relaxed than when approached by vehicles.(马纳普尔国家公园70%的地方只能步行进入，所以动物们已经习惯了看到人类，比被车辆接近时更放松。)”可知，津巴布韦马纳普尔的野生动物园最适合喜欢徒步旅行的人。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Horse safari in Chyulu Hills, Kenya中的“A seven-night stay at Great Plains ol Donyo Lodge, with daily horse safaris, starts at 7,700 per person, excluding flights. (在大平原老东约旅馆住七晚，每天都有骑马之旅，起价为每人7700英镑，不包括机票。)”和Walking safari in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe部分的“A seven-day safari costs from 7,700 per person. Flights can be arranged at an additional cost.( 7天的游猎之旅每人起价7700英镑。航班额外收费。)”可知，两者都不包含机票费用。故选C。
B
Today, the world-famous musical group the Beatles are releasing a new song called “Now and Then”. The “new” song was written around 45 years ago, and has taken a very long time to finish. It’s special because it’s the last song the Beatles will ever make.
The Beatles were a British rock band that was extremely popular in the 1960s and 70s. The four members of the band were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles broke up as a group in 1970, but all of the band members continued to make music on their own. But now, only two of the band members, Mr. McCartney and Mr. Starr, are still alive.
In 1980, John Lennon was killed. But in the years before that, he recorded “demos” (rough versions) of several new songs. In 1994, Mr. Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono, passed the tape along to Mr. McCartney. The tape had demos of Mr. Lennon playing and singing several songs, including “Now and Then”.
In 1995, the three living Beatles got together again and began to work on recording new versions of Mr. Lennon’s demos. They recorded some music for “Now and Then”, but unable to finish the song. The recording of Mr. Lennon singing had a loud electric humming sound that meant it couldn’t be used on a finished record. But in June of this year, Mr. McCartney announced the Beatles would soon be releasing one final song “Now and Then”. New computer methods had made it possible to separate out Mr. Lennon’s voice and clean up the recording to get rid of the hum.
Mr. McCartney wrote more verses to complete the song, He also worked together with Mr. Starr to add new bass, drums, and vocal parts to the song. Mr. Harrison died in 2001, but the group was able to use some of the guitar parts he had recorded in 1995.
The result is the last Beatles song ever. “We all play on it,” said Mr. McCartney. “It’s a genuine Beatles recording.”
4. What makes the song “Now and Then” unusual
A. It has a history of almost 45 years.
B. It is the last song of the Beatles.
C. It is made by the famous rock band the Beatles.
D. It is produced before the Beatles broke up.
5. What is the deciding factor on releasing “Now and Then”
A. Adding more verses to the new song.
B. Removing the loud electric humming sound.
C. The three living Beatles working together again.
D. Using the guitar parts recorded by late Mr. Harrison.
6. How is the text mainly developed
A. By giving examples. B. By analyzing causes.
C. By following time order. D. By comparing differences.
7. What does Mr. McCartney mean by saying “We all play on it”
A. The Beatles performed the song genuinely.
B. The Beatles recorded the song in a studio together.
C. The Beatles finished the song in honor of Lennon.
D. The Beatles members added to the song over the years.
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界著名的披头士乐队新歌《现在和那时》的创作过程，并回顾了披头士乐队的发展历程。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“It’s special because it’s the last song the Beatles will ever make. (这首歌很特别，因为这是披头士的最后一首歌。)”可知，这首歌很特别，因为这是披头士的最后一首歌。故选B项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“New computer methods had made it possible to separate out Mr. Lennon’s voice and clean up the recording to get rid of the hum. (新的计算机方法可以分离出列侬的声音，并清理录音以消除嗡嗡声。)”可知，发行《现在和那时》的决定因素是消除巨大的电嗡嗡声。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二到第四段的时间状语“in the 1960s and 70s, in 1970, in 1980, in 1994, In 1995, in 2001, (在20世纪60年代和70年代，1970年，1980年，1994年，1995年，2001年，)”可知，本文是按时间顺序来展开的。故选C项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“In 1980, John Lennon was killed. But in the years before that, he recorded “demos” (rough versions) of several new songs. (1980年，约翰·列侬被杀。但在那之前的几年里，他录制了几首新歌的“小样”(粗略版本)。)”和第四段“In 1995, the three living Beatles got together again and began to work on recording new versions of Mr. Lennon’s demos. (1995年，披头士乐队的三位成员再次聚在一起，开始录制列侬的新版本小样。)”以及第五段“Mr. McCartney wrote more verses to complete the song. He also worked together with Mr. Starr to add new bass, drums, and vocal parts to the song. (麦卡特尼写了更多的歌词来完成这首歌。他还与斯塔尔先生一起为这首歌添加了新的贝斯、鼓和声乐部分。)”可知，这首《现在和那时》是四位披头士成员共同的创作的。故选D项。
C
When it comes to entrepreneurship (企业家), it seems like a lot of us are fond of the idea of NOT getting more education. Sure, we’ve all heard how Bill Gates and Steve Jobs dropped out of college to found Microsoft and Apple, respectively. A lot of would-be solopreneurs (独立创业者) think this means they should take the same course, putting education by the wayside to chase their business goals.
Now, I’m not saying that you need a college degree to be a successful entrepreneur. But all too often, people take these famous examples a step too far and decide they don’t need to further their education in any way.
The thing is, college isn’t the only place you can get an education. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs learned a lot outside their classroom settings to turn their companies into the global successes they are today. When it comes to entrepreneurship, the most successful people are generally the ones who develop a lifelong love of learning. It’s an feature worth imitating.
When we think of “exercise,” most of us think of sweaty people at the gym running on treadmills and lifting weights. We don’t think of hitting the books. But the brain is actually a muscle too. And just like you need those physical workouts so you don’t start getting saggy (松驰的) around the middle, you need to give your brain regular “workouts” that keep it active and healthy.
Contrary to popular belief, your brain doesn’t stop growing after adolescence. One recent study found that the brain continues to produce new neurons associated with learning, emotion and memory throughout adulthood. Of course, the outcomes of this ongoing development depend in part on your own efforts.
If you’re not feeling motivated to work out your brain, it might be helpful to consider the costs of not continuing to learn. Quite simply, the problems you have now-whether in business or other areas of your life—are going to continue to exist if you don’t find new ways to approach them. The things you learn will help you discover new solutions and think more creatively. When done right, training your brain can become a lifelong habit—just like going for a morning run or hitting the gym at the end of the work day.
8. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs
A. It is no use obtaining college degree. B. It is not necessary to further our education.
C. It is more important to chase business goals. D. It is vital to view these successful examples sensibly.
9 What does the underlined phrase “hitting the books” mean in paragraph 4
A. Getting rid of the books. B. Diving into the books.
C Purchasing the books. D. Referring to the books.
10. What can we know about the brain from this passage
A. The brain can be active by continuous learning. B. The brain can produce new neurons all the life.
C. Working out the brain can solve all the problems. D. Working out the brain will cost you a lot.
11. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The brain is of significance to our health. B. Keeping reading books is highly recommended.
C. Nonstop learning should be a lifelong habit. D. It is important to develop a passion for learning.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了大学并不是你唯一能接受教育的地方，最成功的人通常是那些终身热爱学习的人。建议我们把学习养成一种终生的习惯。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“But all too often, people take these famous examples a step too far and decide they don’t need to further their education in any way.(但很多时候，人们把这些著名的例子看得过重了，决定他们不需要以任何方式继续接受教育)”可推知，理智地看待这些成功的例子更加重要。故选D。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“When we think of “exercise,” most of us think of sweaty people at the gym running on treadmills and lifting weights.”以及后文“But the brain is actually a muscle too.”可知，提起锻炼身体，人们都会想到在健身房跑步机上挥汗的人们。我们不会想到埋头读书。但是，事实上大脑也是一块肌肉。故划线词意思是“埋头读书”。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“And just like you need those physical workouts so you don’t start getting saggy (松驰的) around the middle, you need to give your brain regular “workouts” that keep it active and healthy.(就像你需要那些体育锻炼，这样你的腰部才不会开始松弛一样，你需要定期给你的大脑“锻炼”，让它保持活跃和健康)”可知，大脑可以通过持续的学习保持活跃。故选A。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“When done right, training your brain can become a lifelong habit—just like going for a morning run or hitting the gym at the end of the work day.(如果方法得当，训练你的大脑可以成为一种终生的习惯——就像在一天工作结束后去晨跑或去健身房一样)”结合文章主要说明了大学并不是你唯一能接受教育的地方，最成功的人通常是那些终身热爱学习的人。建议我们把学习养成一种终生的习惯。可知，这篇文章的主旨是不间断的学习应该成为一种终生的习惯。故选C。
D
In endurance athletes, some brain power may come from an unexpected source. Marathon runners appear to rely on myelin (髓磷脂), the fatty tissue around nerve fibers, for energy during a race, scientists report in a paper posted at bioRxiv. org. In the day or two following a marathon, this tissue seems to decrease sharply, brain scans of runners reveal. Two weeks after the race, the brain fat returns back to nearly prerace levels. The finding suggests the athletes burn so much energy running that they need a new fuel supply to keep the brain operating smoothly.
“This is certainly an interesting observation,” says Mustapha Bouhrara, a neuroimaging scientist at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore. “It is quite reasonable that myelin lipids (脂类) are used as fuel in extended exercise.”
Carlos Matute, a neurobiologist in Leioa, Spain, had been curious how people’s brains continued working after intense exercise used up energy reserves in the body.
Using an MRI, his team scanned the brains of four marathon runners in the days before and after the race, and two of the runners two weeks later. A day or two after the race, the team saw a reduction in the amount of myelin in the brain. That suggested the myelin around nerve fibers had thinned. After two weeks, much of the myelin had returned, thickening again around neural fibers.
This drastic result gives Bouhrara pause. Matute and colleagues used water trapped between layers of myelin as an indicator for myelin content. More of this water indicates more myelin. But Bouhrara assumes if runners are dehydrated (脱水) after their race, their brain tissues may just be dried out.
It’s a point Matute has heard before. But he insisted that was not the case. His team scanned the runners days after their race, so they had time to rehydrate (再吸收水分). What’s more, the runners’ brain volumes stayed nearly the same before and after the marathon. Now, his team is following the thread of their findings to see if the runners’ myelin dip alters brain function, and how long it takes to recover completely.
12. What do we know about myelin according to the first two paragraphs
A. Myelin declines rapidly during the marathon.
B. Myelin supplies energy in extended exercise.
C. Myelin returns to prerace levels quickly.
D. Myelin is the fatty tissue taking in energy,
13. Why did Matute use water between layers of myelin
A. To trap the water between layers of myelin. B. To indicate the content of myelin.
C. To hydrate the marathon runners. D. To keep the brain tissue from drying out.
14. What is Bouhrara’s attitude towards Matute’s research finding
A. Skeptical. B. Supportive. C. Unconcerned. D. Neutral.
15. According to Carlos Matute, the next step of his study is to ________.
A. Confirm their findings with the existing thread.
B. Research further on the runners’brain volumes.
C. Study whether the myelin dip alters brain function.
D. Test how long the runner needs to recover completely.
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家在bioRxiv网站上发表的一篇论文中称，马拉松选手在比赛中似乎依赖髓磷脂(神经纤维周围的脂肪组织)获取能量。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“It is quite reasonable that myelin lipids are used as fuel in extended exercise.(髓磷脂被用作长期运动的燃料是非常合理的)”可知，髓磷脂在长期运动中提供能量。故选B项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Matute and colleagues used water trapped between layers of myelin as an indicator for myelin content. More of this water indicates more myelin. (Matute及其同事使用髓磷脂层之间的水作为髓磷脂含量的指标。这种水越多，说明髓磷脂越多)”可知，Matute用髓磷脂层之间的水来表示髓磷脂的含量。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“This drastic result gives Bouhrara pause.(这个重大的结果让布赫拉停顿了一下)”可知，布赫拉对这个研究发现感到怀疑。故选A项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Now, his team is following the thread of their findings to see if the runners’ myelin dip alters brain function, and how long it takes to recover completely.(现在，他的团队正在追踪他们的发现，看看跑步者的髓磷脂浸渍是否会改变大脑功能，以及需要多长时间才能完全恢复)”可知，他的研究的下一步是研究髓磷脂浸渍是否会改变大脑功能。故选C项。
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。
Why is Optimism Important In Your Life
Our minds are powerful—they can make us or break us. When we water our minds with healthy and positive thinking, we will enjoy our personal and professional life. ___16___
There are many types of research done to understand the effectiveness and impact optimism has on a person’s life. Some of the benefits of optimism are:
Better Health
Many studies show that optimistic people are more likely to have better physical health than pessimists. ___17___ Having an optimistic mindset can also help you fight many health problems including relapses.
Better Resilience (恢复力)
___18___ Optimism can help you get up and fight to reach your goals, regardless of your obstacles and challenges. When faced with a setback, optimistic people will believe the ways the situation can change in their favour.
Better Emotional Health
In some researches, it was found that in cognitive therapy or therapy that includes reframing a person’s thought process, optimism can be beneficial in treating depression. ___19___ Learning optimism in therapy can help bring a sense of confidence in dealing with future despair and helplessness.
Lesser Stress
Optimistic people are less stressed because they see minor problems either as opportunities or as minor setbacks that can be easily overcome. ___20___ Optimistic people know that they are in control of their stressors and are more active with managing their stress, hence they are less stressed than pessimistic people.
A. Optimists don’t like to give up when faced with a problem.
B. Optimism can help you decrease the risk of heart disease by 50%.
C. The importance of optimism in your life should not be ignored.
D. Depression often accompanies negative and pessimistic thinking.
E. Optimism is a mental state which can be defined as hope, confidence, and positivity.
F. But when we stop nourishing them, we will get unhappy and constantly put ourselves down.
G. Pessimistic people, on the other hand, focus on a problem rather than look for ways to overcome it.
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍乐观的一些益处。
【16题详解】
由上文“Our minds are powerful—they can make us or break us. When we water our minds with healthy and positive thinking, we will enjoy our personal and professional life. (我们的思想是强大的——它们可以成就我们，也可以摧毁我们。当我们用健康和积极的思维浇灌我们的思想时，我们将享受我们的个人和职业生活。)”可知，这里主要讲我们的思想是很强大的。而F项But when we stop nourishing them, we will get unhappy and constantly put ourselves down. (但当我们停止滋养它们时，我们会变得不开心，并不断地放下自己。)符合语境，与上文形成转折，且them代指上文Our minds。故选F项。
【17题详解】
由上文“Many studies show that optimistic people are more likely to have better physical health than pessimists. (许多研究表明，乐观的人比悲观的人更有可能拥有更好的身体健康。)”可知，这里指乐观的人身体更健康，而B项Optimism can help you decrease the risk of heart disease by 50%. (乐观主义可以帮助你将患心脏病的风险降低50%。)符合语境，其中decrease the risk of heart disease by 50%与上文better physical health对应，有承上作用。故选B项。
【18题详解】
由下文“Optimism can help you get up and fight to reach your goals, regardless of your obstacles and challenges. When faced with a setback, optimistic people will believe the ways the situation can change in their favour. (乐观主义可以帮助你站起来，为实现目标而奋斗，无论你遇到什么障碍和挑战。当面临挫折时，乐观的人会相信形势会朝着对他们有利的方向变化。)”可知，这里主要讲乐观的人更能勇敢面对困难，不言放弃。而A项Optimists don’t like to give up when faced with a problem. (乐观主义者在遇到问题时不喜欢放弃。)符合语境，对下文有总括作用。故选A项。
【19题详解】
由下文“Learning optimism in therapy can help bring a sense of confidence in dealing with future despair and helplessness. (在治疗中学习乐观主义有助于在应对未来的绝望和无助时带来自信。)”可知，乐观可用于治疗绝望和无助，而D项Depression often accompanies negative and pessimistic thinking. (抑郁往往伴随着消极和悲观的想法。)符合语境，其中negative and pessimistic thinking与下文future despair and helplessness对应，有启下作用。故选D项。
【20题详解】
由上文“Optimistic people are less stressed because they see minor problems either as opportunities or as minor setbacks that can be easily overcome. (乐观的人压力较小，因为他们认为小问题要么是机会，要么是容易克服的小挫折。)”可知，这里主要讲乐观的人压力较小，而G项Pessimistic people, on the other hand, focus on a problem rather than look for ways to overcome it. (另一方面，悲观的人会专注于一个问题，而不是寻找克服它的方法。)符合语境，其中Pessimistic people与上文Optimistic people形成对比，有承上作用。故选G项。
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After her college ___21___ following the covid-19 pandemic, 24-year-old Nethra Rammohan still felt left out of the on-campus action. Continuing to commute (通勤) from her family home, she felt ___22___ as if all her friends were having fun without her. Upon graduation, she was ___23___ to move out into a place of her own.
Her parents were ___24___ at first. In Indian culture, Nethra explains, the early 20s are often seen as the last years a young woman has with her family before hra’s parents hoped she’d enjoy these precious single years by their side.
But despite having to fight “tooth and nail” with her parents to do it, Nethra moved out the summer after she graduated from college. ___26___, her parents approved of her decision. But initially, “It was an emotional, tough time at home,” she tells me. “My mom was like, ‘Oh, you’re moving out You still haven’t really learned to ___27___ or anything!’”
Settling in, Nethra took full advantage of her newfound ___28___ and lack of curfew (宵禁). She ___29___ every night, paid the bills, cleaned and, yes, learned to cook for herself. But keeping up with this new lifestyle slowly had an influence on her ____30____. In trying to do it all, she neglected self-care and began to burn out. In the end, she decided to give living with her parents a second try.
With a new ____31____ of her parents’ gestures of love, home-cooked meals and bids to spend time together, Nethra is now happier and healthier than ever. And the feelings are ____32____: “We understand each other better” after the move, Nethra’s mom says. Though Nethra is open to moving out again later in her 20s, she now feels ____33____ not constricted (限制) living with family. Since returning home, she says, “I haven’t really felt, like, lonely or anything even once.” Why ____34____ put: “I had my fun. I ____35____ what I wanted to when I was away.”
21.
A. rebuilt B. reopened C. reclosed D. repaired
22.
A. fascinated B. thrilled C. astonished D. lonely
23.
A. informed B. chosen C. convinced D. determined
24.
A. supportive B. opposed C. positive D. concerned
25.
A. graduation B. employment C. marriage D. independence
26.
A. Firstly B. Additionally C. Especially D. Eventually
27.
A. wash B. drive C. cook D. ride
28.
A. freedom B. friendship C. companion D. association
29.
A. worked out B. figured out C. hung out D. cleared out
30.
A. health B. mood C. routine D. enthusiasm
31.
A. appreciation B. preference C. hope D. evaluation
32.
A. fantastic B. mutual C. incredible D. exciting
33.
A. at risk B. at request C. at times D. at peace
34.
A. Simply B. Surprisingly C. Importantly D. Additionally
35.
A. lost B. accomplished C. imagined D. expressed
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了24岁的Nethra Rammohan在新冠疫情后完成了大学学业，在经历了一段独立生活的尝试后，最终选择回到父母身边的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在2019冠状病毒病大流行后，24岁的Nethra Rammohan所在的大学重新开学，她仍然觉得自己被排除在校园活动之外。A. rebuilt重建；B. reopened重新开放；C. reclosed重新关闭；D. repaired修理。根据下文“following the covid-19 pandemic”和“all her friends were having fun without her”可推知，冠状病毒病大流行结束，学校重新开放，学生们开始了自由快乐的生活。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：继续往返于家校，她感到孤独，好像她所有的朋友都在玩得很开心，独缺自己。A. fascinated迷住的；B. thrilled激动的；C. astonished惊讶的；D. lonely孤独的。根据上文“Nethra Rammohan still felt left out of the on-campus action”和下文“her friends were having fun without her”可知，Nethra没有参与校园活动，没有与朋友们一起，所以感到孤独。故选D项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：毕业后，她决定搬出去自己住。A. informed了解情况的；B. chosen精选的；C. convinced确信的；D. determined下决心的。根据第三段中“But despite having to fight “tooth and nail” with her parents to do it, Nethra moved out the summer after she graduated from college.”可知，Nethra用尽一切手段与父母抗争，说明她下定决心要搬出去自己住。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她的父母起初反对。A. supportive支持的；B. opposed反对的；C. positive积极的；D. concerned关心的。根据第三段中“having to fight “tooth and nail” with her parents to do it”可推知，Nethra的想法遭到父母的反对，所以她才会用尽一切手段与父母抗争。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Nethra解释说，在印度文化中，20岁出头通常被视为年轻女性在结婚前与家人相处的最后几年。A. graduation毕业；B. employment就业；C. marriage婚姻；D. independence独立。根据上文“the early 20s are often seen as the last years a young woman has with her family”和下文“Nethra’s parents hoped she’d enjoy these precious single years by their side.”可知，年轻女性在结婚前与父母住一起是印度的传统。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：最终，她的父母同意了她的决定。A. Firstly首先；B. Additionally另外；C. Especially尤其；D. Eventually最终。根据上文“having to fight “tooth and nail” with her parents to do it”可知，搬出去自己生活是Nethra抗争后，最终得到的结果。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：哦，你要搬出去？你还没有真正学会做饭什么的！A. wash洗涤；B. drive驾驶；C. cook烹饪；D. ride骑行。根据下文“She 9 every night, paid the bills, cleaned and, yes, learned to cook for herself.”可推知，妈妈担心的是做饭的问题，但最终她自己解决了。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：安顿下来后，Nethra充分利用了她新获得的自由和没有宵禁的好处。A. freedom自由；B. friendship友谊；C. companion伴侣；D. association协会。根据上文“Nethra moved out the summer after she graduated from college.”下文“lack of curfew”可推知，搬出去一个人住之后，Nethra获得了自由。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：她每天晚上出去玩，付账单，打扫卫生，当然，还学会了自己做饭。A. worked out锻炼；B. figured out弄清楚；C. hung out闲逛；D. cleared out清空。根据上文“Nethra took full advantage of...”和“lack of curfew”可知，没有每天晚上规定时间回家的管束，Nethra开始每晚出去闲逛。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这种新的生活方式慢慢地影响了她的健康。A. health健康；B. mood心情；C. routine常规；D. enthusiasm热情。根据下文“she neglected self-care and began to burn out.”可知，新的生活方式让她疲惫不堪，影响了健康。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Nethra现在比以往任何时候都更快乐、更健康，她对父母的爱、家常饭菜和共度时光都有了新的理解。A. appreciation理解；B. preference偏好；C. hope希望；D. evaluation评估。根据上文可知，Nethra最初不愿意跟父母住一起，结合下文“Nethra is now happier and healthier than ever.”可推知，重新回归家庭后Nethra对父母的爱、家常饭菜和共度时光都有了新的理解，所以变得更快乐、更健康。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这种感觉是相互的。A. fantastic极好的；B. mutual相互的；C. incredible难以置信的；D. exciting令人兴奋的。根据下文妈妈的话“We understand each other better”可知，这种理解和感觉是相互的。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：尽管Nethra愿意在20多岁时候搬出去住，但她现在感到很平静，不再受与家人住在一起的限制。A. at risk有风险的；B. at request根据要求；C. at times有时；D. at peace平静。根据下文“I haven’t really felt, like, lonely or anything even once.”可知，Nethra曾经因远离朋友，感到孤独而搬离家庭独自生活，现在她不再有这样的感觉，虽然她愿意在20多岁的时候搬出去住，但内心已经变得平静。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：简单地说：“我有我的乐趣。我离开家的时候完成了我想做的事。”A. Simply简单地；B. Surprisingly令人惊讶地；C. Importantly重要的是；D. Additionally另外。simply put是固定短语，意为“简单来说”；下文中Nethra用简单的语言解释了原因，符合语境。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：简单地说：“我有我的乐趣。我离开家的时候完成了我想做的事。”A. lost丢失；B. accomplished完成；C. imagined想象；D. expressed表达。根据下文“when I was away”可推知，Nethra说的是她离开家独自生活的日子，结合上文“Settling in, Nethra took full advantage of her newfound 8 and lack of curfew (宵禁). She 9 every night, paid the bills, cleaned and, yes, learned to cook for herself.”可推知，在离开家独自生活的日子里，Nethra已经做了她想做的事情，完成了自己的心愿。故选B项。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
For centuries, sunmao structures ___36___ (provide) strong and durable supports for Chinese wooden architecture.
Large components of traditional Chinese wooden architecture,___37___ (include) columns, beams, purlins and dougong, are often pieced together using sunmao structures. The convex sun and the concave mao, when interlocked, both support and contain the nearby parts. This boosts ___38___ (stable), but also adds flexibility to the architecture, strong enough to resist earthquakes. Craftsmen can make and process the components in advance and assemble them quickly on site, ___39___ is simple and efficient.
The Hemudu site in Yuyao, East China’s Zhejiang province,_ ___40___ (date) back around 7,000 years. Hundreds of wooden components with sunmao structures have been unearthed from the remains of stilted houses there, the ___41___ (early) known application of sunmao structures in China in wooden-frame buildings.
Since the Shang and Zhou dynasties, generations of carpenters have produced more than a hundred types of sunmao structures. From such, ___42___ whole set of systematic methods was designed, from selecting locations and choosing materials, ___43___ structure, measurements, manufacture and assembly.
For the craftsmen and people who have lived in and among the spaces ___44___ (define) by it across China, wood and wooden structures have always been an important part of Chinese architecture.
Their styles may differ, but they all share the same root. Chinese ___45___ (people) love of nature and pursuit of harmonious coexistence is also embedded within.
【答案】36. have provided##have been providing
37. including
38. stability
39. which 40. dates
41. earliest
42. a 43. to
44. defined
45. people’s
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国古代建筑中的榫卯结构。
【36题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：几个世纪以来，榫卯结构为中国的木制建筑提供了坚固耐用的支撑。分析句子结构可知，空处为句子的谓语动词。根据“for centuries”可知，句子可以用现在完成时，也可以用现在完成进行时态，表示该动作从发生以来一直持续现在，也有可能一直持续下去。主语为复数。故填have provided/have been providing。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：中国传统木制建筑的大型构件，包括柱、梁、檩条和斗拱，通常使用榫卯结构拼接在一起。including“包括”，为介词，和后面的名词构成介词短语在句中作状语。故填including。
【38题详解】
考查名词。句意：这增强了建筑的稳定性，但也增加了建筑的灵活性，足以抵御地震。分词句子结构可知，空处需要名词作boosts的宾语。stable为形容词，其名词形式为stability“稳定性”。故填stability。
【39题详解】
考查非限定定语从句。句意：工匠可以提前制作和加工部件，并在现场快速组装，简单高效。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限定语从句，修饰前面的一整句话，在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which引导从句。故填which。
【40题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：位于中国东部浙江省余姚市的河姆渡遗址，距今约7000年。分析句子结构可知，空处为句子的谓语动词。本句话陈述一般事实，所以用一般现在时态，主语为“The Hemudu site in Yuyao”，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填dates。
【41题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：从那里的吊脚楼遗址中出土了数百个带有榫卯结构的木制构件，这是中国已知的最早的榫卯结构在木结构建筑中的应用。根据空前的the以及句意可知，这是中国已知的最早的榫卯结构，所以空处需要用该形容词的最高级。故填earliest。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：由此，设计了一整套系统的方法，从选择位置和材料，到结构、测量、制造和组装。a whole set of“一整套……”。故填a。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：由此，设计了一整套系统的方法，从选择位置和材料，到结构、测量、制造和组装。根据语境以及句中的From可知，本填考查短语from… to…“从……到……” 。故填to。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：对于中国各地居住在其所定义的空间中的工匠和人们来说，木结构一直是中国建筑的重要组成部分。分析句子结构可知，空处需要非谓语动词作后置定语。该动词和修饰的名词之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词作定语。故填defined。
【45题详解】
考查名词所有格。句意：中国人对自然的热爱和对和谐共处的追求也植根其中。分析句子结构以及句意可知，空处需要名词所有格作定语修饰后面的名词。故填people’s。
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 近期你校举行了一次迎冬至活动。假如你是学校英语报记者李华，请写一篇短文报道此次活动，内容包括：
1. 活动的目的；
2. 活动的安排；
3. 活动的体会。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：冬至Winter Solstice
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【答案】范文
In order to get a better understanding of our traditional festival and relieve us from study pressure, our school launched an activity with the theme of “Embracing Winter Solstice” in the school stadium last weekend.
There were varieties of activities, ranging from making dumplings on our own to live talent shows. Under the guidance of our teachers, we created handmade dumplings with different shapes and fillings.
This activity turned out to be a great joy. Not only did we acquire knowledge about life skills but also we enhanced our national pride and confidence.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文报道学校举行的一次迎冬至活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
主题：theme→topic
各种各样：varieties of→various
快乐：joy→happiness
获得：acquire→gain
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：In order to get a better understanding of our traditional festival and relieve us from study pressure, our school launched an activity with the theme of “Embracing Winter Solstice” in the school stadium last weekend.
拓展句：Our school launched an activity with the theme of “Embracing Winter Solstice” in the school stadium last weekend so that we can get a better understanding of our traditional festival and relieve us from study pressure.
【点睛】[高分句型1] In order to get a better understanding of our traditional festival and relieve us from study pressure, our school launched an activity with the theme of “Embracing Winter Solstice” in the school stadium last weekend. (运用了不定式短语作目的状语)
[高分句型2] Not only did we acquire knowledge about life skills but also we enhanced our national pride and confidence. (运用了部分倒装结构)
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。
Every Saturday, Bibi hung out at her grandma’s laundry and dry-cleaning store while her mom worked. Bibi loved being with her grandma, but she wanted to do more than just draw and read. “How about I write down what people bring in and pin a number to it ” Bibi offered. With Grandma nearby, she did fine. But the next order was an enormous bedspread. Bibi checked it in, but when she went to lift it off the counter, it wouldn’t move. She tried moving it, but it toppled over on her. “I’m OK!” She giggled from under the soft material. Grandma lifted the bedspread off her and smiled. “Why don’t you draw for a little while,” she suggested. “You’re such a good artist”. Bibi sighed. “But I wanted to help you.” Grandma didn’t want her to handle the hot presser or the iron. She could put the stiff cardboard into the ready washed shirts, but that was about it. “Why don’t you draw a picture of more customers coming in ” Grandma joked. “Maybe that would help!”
Bibi went outside. It was a clear fall day. The last leaves were starting their lazy drift to the ground. She spotted her babysitter, Stephanie. Stephanie was painting big letters on the window of the hardware store. “Stephanie!” Bibi called. “You’re going to get in trouble.” Stephanie laughed. “The high-school cheerleading (啦啦队) is painting windows for our football game next weekend. Some of the shop owners said we could.”
“Does that paint wash off ” Bibi asked. “Yep. It’s just cornstarch (玉米淀粉), soap, and food coloring,” said Stephanie. Bibi saw other kids from the high school painting designs on windows up and down the street. GO, TIGERS said the window of the nail salon in huge letters. HEAR US ROAR! said the window of the milkshake shop. “I can help you!” Bibi called to Stephanie, her heart beating fast. “I can draw!” “Sorry, Bibi,” Stephanie said. “I’m out of paint, and I have to get home. Thank you, though!” Bibi was so disappointed. She stared at Grandma’s windows. They were bare.
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。
Suddenly an idea burst into Bibi’s head.
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When she was finished, Bibi went inside to get Grandma.
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【答案】Suddenly an idea burst into Bibi’s head. After asking permission, Bibi went to the market and bought a small box of cornstarch and a package of food coloring. Then She mixed cornstarch and soap from Grandma, stirring them until they were thick like paint. Everything was in place. She wrote her message, outlining the words with washable black markers on the windows. Using her biggest brush, she filled in the letters with different colors. Then came the fun part. She took extra time drawing the picture.
When she was finished, Bibi went inside to get Grandma. When they came back out, a bunch of kids were gathered there. “Great job!” said one girl. “Perfect,” said another. Bibi’s grandmother looked up at the window to see what it was with pride. AFTER THE GAME, BRING YOUR UNIFORMS HERE! the window said. Bibi had drawn a picture of the team’s uniforms jumping into a big tub with soap bubbles. Grandma clapped her hands and hugged Bibi. “This just might help,” she said. And after the game, it did.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。比比每周六都会在奶奶的洗衣店里待着，她很想帮奶奶的忙，但是又不太能帮得上，在斯蒂芬妮的启发下，比比在洗衣店的窗户上用自制的可洗油漆画了画为奶奶招揽顾客，受到了大家的赞赏，也获得了成功。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“突然，一个想法在比比的脑海里闪过。”可知，第一段可描写比比想到了自制颜料的好办法并在窗户上涂画。
②由第二段首句内容“当她完成后，比比进去叫奶奶。”可知，第二段可描写比比的作品受到了大家的赞赏。
2.续写线索：买材料——制作——绘制——赞赏——内容——成功
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.重新出现：come back out/reappear
②.拥抱：hug/embrace
③.鼓掌：clap one’s hands/applaud
情绪类
①.自豪：pride/glory
②.有趣的：fun/interesting/entertaining
【点睛】[高分句型1] Bibi’s grandmother looked up at the window to see what it was with pride. (运用了what引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] She wrote her message, outlining the words with washable black markers on the windows. (运用了现在分词作状语)
听力1~5 CBCAB 6~10 CBACC 11~15 CCBAA 16~20 BABCA
