绝密★启用前
海南省2023—2024学年高三学业水平诊断(二)
英语
考生注意:
1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上,并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
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)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. How much does the mouse cost now
A. $40. B. $32. C. $20.
2. What will the speakers probably do first
A. Enjoy the tea. B. Clean the backyard. C. Sit in the backyard.
3. What happened to the woman
A. She lost her money.
B. She couldn’t find her account history.
C. Her card was eaten by the machine.
4. What does the man speaker think of Bob
A. He is kind. B. He is brave. C. He is easygoing.
5. What is the worst thing of Joe’s story
A. The grammar. B. The handwriting. C. The spelling.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What will the woman’s speech mainly be about
A. Greenhouse gases. B. Coal resources. C. Wind power.
7. When will the speech begin
A. At 2:30 p. m. B. At 3:00 p. m. C. At 5:00 p. m.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man want his house to have
A. Two bedrooms. B. A small kitchen. C. A big garden.
9. What does the man’s wife like doing
A. Gardening. B. Surfing. C. Swimming.
10. How will the woman contact the man
A. By phone. B. By email. C. By letter.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman ask some local artists to do
A. Advertise her goods. B. Sell their own works. C. Give her some inspiration.
12. What will the woman do for small orders about delivering
A. Charge a small fee. B. Deliver them for free. C. Give a discount.
13. What is special about the packaging
A. It’s expensive. B. It’s rich in color. C. It’s eco-friendly.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What is the best way to stop wasting food according to the woman
A. Store all the food in the fridge.
B. Choose a suitable supermarket.
C. Work out a plan before buying.
15. What does the woman suggest the man do when dining out
A. Pick a cheap café.
B. Bring leftover food home.
C. Eat with reusable containers.
16. What does the woman think of the food which has just passed “best-by” date
A. It should be thrown away.
B. It is safe and can be consumed.
C. It has not passed its peak quality.
17. What do the speakers mainly talk about
A. How to reduce food waste.
B. How to spend less on living.
C. How to treat out-of-date food.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. How often is the Noetic Learning Math Contest held
A. Twice a year. B. Once a year. C. Once every two years.
19. What are students required to do during the contest
A. Solve 15 problems in 45 minutes.
B. Solve 20 problems in half an hour.
C. Solve 30 problems in 45 minutes.
20. What will the top 10% of teams receive
A. A “Team Winner” medal.
B. A “Team Achievement Plaque” medal.
C. A “National Honor Roll” medal.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Australia Post is celebrating the 10th anniversary of BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count with three of our most commonly seen birds set to be flying across the globe on a commemorative stamp issue launch today.
Rainbow Lorikeet: Known for its kaleidoscopic colors, the Rainbow Lorikeet has been the number one most seen bird every year of the Aussi e Bird Count. These social and energetic birds are often spotted in urban areas, parks, and gardens, feeding on flowering native plants and spreading joy with their playful calls, though in cities to which they have been introduced such as Perth and Hobart their presence is not so welcome as they out-compete local parrot species.
Noisy Miner: As the name suggests the Noisy Miners are highly vocal birds with a complex range of calls. They are skilled communicators, using a variety of sounds to defend their home and communicate with their group. These fascinating honeyeaters are essential pollinators, but the number of these bold birds has increased so much that they have started to drive away many of our smaller bush birds.
Australian Magpie: The iconic Australian Magpie, with its distinctive black and white feathers, holds a special place in the hearts of many Australians. Known for their beautiful, melodious song, magpies are highly intelligent and form strong social bonds. They are also famous for their swooping (俯冲) behaviour during the nesting season, as their protective instincts kick in to safeguard their weak chicks in the nest.
The stamp issue includes various products, such as the Aussie Bird Count First Day Cover (Gummed Stamps), the Aussi e Bird Count First Day Cover (Minisheet), and a set of three Maxicards, which can be used as postcards and posted worldwide. Starting today, the stamps are available for purchase through Australia Post’s official website: https://.au//stamps.
1. What can we learn about the Aussie Bird Count
A. It takes charge of BirdLife Australia. B. It has existed for about ten years.
C. It has branches across the world. D. It mainly focuses on three species.
2. Which can be spotted easily in Australia
A. Rainbow Lorikeet. B. Noisy Miner.
C. Bush Magpie. D. Australian Magpie.
3. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To call on people to protect local birds.
B. To persuade people to count the number of local birds.
C. To encourage people to buy stamps about local birds.
D. To inform people of the situation of the endangered birds.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。澳大利亚邮政为庆祝澳大利亚鸟类联盟组织的“澳大利亚鸟类统计”成立10周年而发行一套纪念邮票。文章介绍了邮票上所印的澳大利亚三种最常见鸟类:彩虹吸蜜鹦鹉、喧闹矿工和澳大利亚喜鹊。并号召人们购买该邮品。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Australia Post is celebrating the 10th anniversary of BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count(澳大利亚邮政正在庆祝澳大利亚鸟类联盟组织的“澳大利亚鸟类统计”成立10周年)”可知,澳大利亚鸟类联盟已经存在了约十年。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Rainbow Lorikeet部分中“Known for its kaleidoscopic colors, the Rainbow Lorikeet has been the number one most seen bird every year of the Aussi e Bird Count.(彩虹吸蜜鹦鹉以其千变万化的色彩而闻名,是澳大利亚鸟类统计中每年最常见的鸟类)”可知,Rainbow Lorikeet在澳大利亚很容易被看见。故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,结合最后一段中“The stamp issue includes various products, such as the Aussie Bird Count First Day Cover (Gummed Stamps), the Aussi e Bird Count First Day Cover (Minisheet), and a set of three Maxicards, which can be used as postcards and posted worldwide. Starting today, the stamps are available for purchase through Australia Post’s official website: https://.au//stamps.(发行的邮品包括“澳洲鸟类统计首日封”(背胶邮票)、“澳洲鸟类统计首日封”(小全张),以及一套三张的美卡,可作明信片使用,并在世界各地投寄。从今天开始,这些邮票可以通过澳大利亚邮政的官方网站:https://.au//stamps购买)”可推知,文章介绍了为庆祝“澳大利亚鸟类统计”成立10周年而发行一套纪念邮票上的三种常见的鸟类,其目的是鼓励市民购买有关本地鸟类的邮票。故选C项。
B
Vishwanath Mallabadi Davangere has a unique talent for turning abandoned items into amazing works of art. From metal and plastic to old devices and circuit boards, Vishwanath selects only the finest “good stuff” with potential for transformation.
Vishwanath’s father was a well-known sculptor and painter, but he had hopes of his son becoming a doctor. But Vishwanath had other ideas. He was fascinated with upcycling second-hand objects from a young age, and decided to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Art. Even as a high-level administrator at Wipro, working in Talent Transformation, Vishwanath wouldn’t shake his passion for eco-art. In his free time and on the weekends, he devoted himself to experimenting with e-waste and creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces before retiring two years ago.
With India facing a growing e-waste crisis, producing 10.1 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 with only 22.7% recycled, Vishwanath’s passion for recycling is more important than ever. As he learned more about the harm e-waste was causing to the environment, he took his art to the next level creating paintings and sculptures that spread awareness about this urgent issue.
From computer keyboard keys to data cards and even wristwatch parts, Vishwanath has transformed over 500 pieces of e-waste into amazing pieces of art! He has created a six-foot-tall sculpture, eco-jewellery and even wearable art for a fashion show. One of his masterpieces—an awesome landscape—was inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night.
In just a few short minutes, he can turn pieces of e-waste into great pieces of jewellery. When it comes to sculptures, the process might take weeks or even months. But it’s all worth it because sustainable initiatives and upcycled art are fashionable these panies everywhere are looking to adopt a more sustainable culture, and Vishwanath’s art is the perfect addition to any eco-friendly office or home.
4. What was Vishwanath’s occupation before retirement
A A doctor. B. A famous sculptor.
C. A conservation scientist. D. A senior manager of a firm.
5. What does paragraph 3 focus on
A. The features of Vishwanath’s works. B. The seriousness of e-waste in India.
C. The motivation for Vishwanath’s creations. D. The achievements of Vishwanath.
6. Which is a masterpiece of Vishwanath according to the text
A. The Starry Night. B. The eco-jewellery.
C. An impressive landscape. D. A six-foot-tall sculpture.
7. What does the author think of the future of eco-art
A. It’s promising. B. It’s unpredictable.
C. It will lose its appeal. D. It won’t be accepted by companies.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。Vishwanath Mallabadi Davangere有一种独特的才能,可以把废弃的物品变成令人惊叹的艺术品。文章主要介绍了Vishwanath从事生态艺术这项事业的起因以及他的一些杰作。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Even as a high-level administrator at Wipro, working in Talent Transformation, Vishwanath wouldn’t shake his passion for eco-art. (即使作为Wipro的高级管理人员,在Talent Transformation工作,Vishwanath也不会动摇他对生态艺术的热情。)”可知,维什瓦纳特退休前的职业是公司的高级经理。故选D。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“With India facing a growing e-waste crisis, producing 10.1 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 with only 22.7% recycled, Vishwanath’s passion for recycling is more important than ever. As he learned more about the harm e-waste was causing to the environment, he took his art to the next level creating paintings and sculptures that spread awareness about this urgent issue. (随着印度面临日益严重的电子垃圾危机,2019- 2020年印度的电子垃圾产量为101万吨,其中只有22.7%被回收,维什瓦纳特对回收的热情比以往任何时候都更加重要。当他更多地了解电子垃圾对环境造成的危害时,他将自己的艺术提升到一个新的水平,创作绘画和雕塑,传播对这个紧迫问题的认识。)”可知,第三段讲了维什瓦纳特创作的动机。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“One of his masterpieces—an awesome landscape—was inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night. (他的杰作之一是一幅令人敬畏的风景画,灵感来自文森特·梵高的《星夜》。)”可知,一幅令人印象深刻的风景画是维什瓦纳特的杰作。故选C。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“But it’s all worth it because sustainable initiatives and upcycled art are fashionable these panies everywhere are looking to adopt a more sustainable culture, and Vishwanath’s art is the perfect addition to any eco-friendly office or home. (但这一切都是值得的,因为可持续发展的倡议和升级回收的艺术现在很流行。世界各地的公司都在寻求采用一种更可持续的文化,而维什瓦纳特的艺术是任何环保办公室或家庭的完美补充。)”可知,作者认为生态艺术很有前途。故选A。
C
UK safety advisers have dismissed concerns that highly processed food, also known as ultra-processed food (UPF), is automatically unhealthy because of the way it is made or its artificial ingredients. The current way that the UK and most other countries assess the nutrition al value of foods—which is generally by how much fat, salt, sugar and calories they contain—remains the best approach to achieving a health y diet, said a team of scientists. They also warned that people who cut out all ultra-processed foods could make their diets more unhealthy, for instance, if they avoid foods such as yogurts, low-fat spreads, wholemeal bread and food made of grains.
Concerns about processed foods have been growing, but it is unclear if there is something uniquely bad about them or if they just tend to be higher in things like fat and sugar. The issue has come into focus this year since Chris van Tulleken, a doctor and TV presenter, published a book called Ultra-Processed People: Why do we all eat stuff that isn’ t food... and why can’t we stop Chris van Tulleken has called for more countries to adopt dietary guidelines pioneered in Brazil, where people are advised to prioritise eating whole foods and homemade meals, and avoid eating factory-made foods.
On 27 September, researchers from nutrition organisations rejected the proposed system. “We absolutely need foods to be processed so that we can feed the world,” said May at the University of Leeds, UK, who is a member of the British Nutrition Foundation. May also said UPF includes products that are both healthy and unhealthy. “It’s important we don’t throw the baby out with the bath water here. There are many components that have a very important role to play in nutrition and in safety,” he said.
Benefits of food processing include the use of preservatives that make food last longest and artificial sweeteners that help people reduce their sugar intake, said May. Other examples of processed foods that can be beneficial include baby food, infant formula milk and breads with added vitamins and minerals, said the panel.
8. What can be known from paragraph 1
A. Low-fat spreads are ultra-processed food.
B. Wholemeal bread is unhealthy to us.
C. Ultra-processed food doesn’t contain sugar.
D. The nutritional value of food needs to be precisely recorded.
9. What does Chris van Tulleken suggest people do
A. They should avoid ultra-processed food. B. They should not have homemade food.
C. They should consume more Brazilian food. D. They should read more books on healthy food.
10. What does May imply by saying the underlined sentence in paragraph 3
A. Kids should raise their awareness of food safety.
B. Children are the biggest victims of ultra-processed food.
C. Ultra-processed food does cause more damage to children.
D. Ultra-processed food has both advantages and disadvantages.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. How Ultra-processed Food Benefits People
B. Ultra-processed Food Isn’t Always Unhealthy
C. A Popular Book Brings Focus on Ultra-processed Food
D. What Health Risks Ultra-processed Food Brings to People
【答案】8. A 9. A 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了专家指出超加工食品并不总是不健康的,研究人员指出超加工食品既有优点也有缺点,人们应该理性看待。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“They also warned that people who cut out all ultra-processed foods could make their diets more unhealthy, for instance, if they avoid foods such as yogurts, low-fat spreads, wholemeal bread and food made of grains. (他们还警告说,不吃所有超加工食品的人可能会使他们的饮食更不健康,例如,如果他们不吃酸奶、低脂酱、全麦面包和谷物制成的食物。)”可知,低脂酱是超加工食品。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Chris van Tulleken has called for more countries to adopt dietary guidelines pioneered in Brazil, where people are advised to prioritise eating whole foods and homemade meals, and avoid eating factory-made foods. (克里斯·范·图勒肯呼吁更多国家采用巴西首创的饮食指南,建议人们优先食用天然食物和自制食物,避免食用工厂生产的食品。)”可知,克里斯·范·图勒肯建议人们应该避免超加工食品。故选A。
【10题详解】
句意猜测题。根据划线句上文““We absolutely need foods to be processed so that we can feed the world,” said May at the University of Leeds, UK, who is a member of the British Nutrition Foundation. May also said UPF includes products that are both healthy and unhealthy. (英国营养基金会成员、英国利兹大学的梅说:“我们绝对需要加工食品,这样我们才能养活世界。”梅还说,UPF包括健康和不健康的产品。)”以及后文“There are many components that have a very important role to play in nutrition and in safety (有许多成分在营养和安全方面发挥着非常重要的作用)”可知,超加工食品包括健康和不健康的产品,并且加工食品养活世界,有许多成分在营养和安全方面发挥着非常重要的作用,从而可知她想表达的是:超加工食品既有优点也有缺点。故划线句意思是“超加工食品既有优点也有缺点”。故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“UK safety advisers have dismissed concerns that highly processed food, also known as ultra-processed food (UPF), is automatically unhealthy because of the way it is made or its artificial ingredients. The current way that the UK and most other countries assess the nutrition al value of foods—which is generally by how much fat, salt, sugar and calories they contain—remains the best approach to achieving a health y diet, said a team of scientists. They also warned that people who cut out all ultra-processed foods could make their diets more unhealthy, for instance, if they avoid foods such as yogurts, low-fat spreads, wholemeal bread and food made of grains. (英国安全顾问驳斥了人们的担忧,即高度加工食品,也被称为超加工食品(UPF),由于其制作方式或人工成分而自动不健康。一组科学家说,目前英国和大多数其他国家评估食物营养价值的方法——通常是根据它们含有多少脂肪、盐、糖和卡路里——仍然是实现健康饮食的最佳方法。他们还警告说,不吃所有超加工食品的人可能会使他们的饮食更不健康,例如,如果他们不吃酸奶、低脂酱、全麦面包和谷物制成的食物。)”结合文章主要说明了专家指出超加工食品并不总是不健康的,研究人员指出超加工食品既有优点也有缺点,人们应该理性看待。可知,B选项“超加工食品并不总是不健康的”最符合文章标题。故选B。
D
Called ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), the idea is to use surface water warmed by the sun to heat a fluid such as ammonia or water, which then runs a heat engine to produce energy, just like a power plant driven by steam. Cold water from deeper layers of the ocean would then be piped up to cool the fluid and repeat the cycle. Theoretically, oceans could provide vast amounts of electricity like this. Researchers have estimated that there is enough ocean heat to supply 7,000 gigawatt s a year without affecting ocean circulation, enough to supply the world’s electricity demand— if we can access it.
The idea was first put forward in 1881, but went largely unexplored until the 1970s oil. crisis drove a search for new sources of energy. In the years since, demonstration projects have been built, but progress has been “disappointing”, says AI Binger at SIDS DOCK, an organisation that promotes clean energy development in small island countries. In recent years, a fresh urgency to transition away from fossil fuels has brought a suggestion of an OTEC return. “It’s the most promising it’s been in many decades,” says Andrea Copping at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington state.
Tropical (热带的) islands are good candidates for OTEC because of their high energy costs— diesel (柴油) generators are common there—and the presence of deep cold water not far from shore, says James Van Zwieten at Florida Atlantic University. Islands also have less space for other types of renewables. A barrier for past projects was the cost of fixing kilometres of large pipes to reach deep water. Global OTEC aims to avoid that by extending a shorter pipe from a platform floating in deep water 10 kilometres offshore, then transmitting electricity back via a cable (电缆), and making use of advances made in offshore wind technology.
“OTEC will be part of providing a reasonable energy transition so these places aren’t depending on diesel imports from the richest petrol states in the world,” says Dan Grech, Global OTEC’s CEO.
12. What can we learn about OTEC technology from paragraph 1
A. It mainly uses offshore wind to generate electricity.
B. It has been widely applied to the oceans all over the world.
C. It can clean the water in the deeper layers of the ocean.
D. It depends strongly on the temperature difference in the ocean.
13 What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The advantages of OTEC. B. The development of OTEC.
C. Successful projects of OTEC. D. Different opinions on OTEC.
14. What difficulty did the past projects have with OTEC on islands
A. Lacking technology for generating electricity.
B. Being far away from the shore.
C. Enormous investment in the pipe equipment.
D. Great demand for the space.
15. What is Dan Grech’s attitude towards OTEC
A. Opposed. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Uncaring.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了海洋热能转换的想法的原理、发展过程、意义、前景等。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段中“Called ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), the idea is to use surface water warmed by the sun to heat a fluid such as ammonia or water, which then runs a heat engine to produce energy, just like a power plant driven by steam. Cold water from deeper layers of the ocean would then be piped up to cool the fluid and repeat the cycle. Theoretically, oceans could provide vast amounts of electricity like this. (这个被称为海洋热能转换(OTEC)的想法是利用被太阳加热的地表水加热氨或水等流体,然后运行热机产生能量,就像由蒸汽驱动的发电厂一样。然后,来自海洋较深层的冷水将被输送上来冷却液体,并重复这个循环。理论上,海洋可以像这样提供大量的电力。)”可知,OTEC技术很大程度上取决于海洋中的温差。故选D。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第二段中“The idea was first put forward in 1881, but went largely unexplored until the 1970s oil. crisis drove a search for new sources of energy. In the years since, demonstration projects have been built, but progress has been “disappointing”, says AI Binger at SIDS DOCK, an organisation that promotes clean energy development in small island countries. In recent years, a fresh urgency to transition away from fossil fuels has brought a suggestion of an OTEC return. “It’s the most promising it’s been in many decades,” says Andrea Copping at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington state. (这个想法最早是在1881年提出的,但直到20世纪70年代石油才得到了广泛的探索。危机促使人们寻找新能源。SIDS DOCK是一个促进小岛屿国家清洁能源发展的组织,它的AI Binger说,在那之后的几年里,示范项目已经建成,但是进展“令人失望”。近年来,从化石燃料转型的新紧迫性带来了OTEC回归的建议。“这是几十年来最有希望的,”华盛顿州太平洋西北国家实验室的安德里亚·科平说。)”可知,第2段主要讲OTEC的发展。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段中“A barrier for past projects was the cost of fixing kilometres of large pipes to reach deep water. (过去项目的一个障碍是,为深水铺设长达数公里的大型管道的成本。)”可知,过去项目的一个困难是对管道设备的巨大投资。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段中““OTEC will be part of providing a reasonable energy transition so these places aren’t depending on diesel imports from the richest petrol states in the world,” says Dan Grech, Global OTEC’s CEO. (“OTEC将提供合理能源转型,使这些地方不再依赖于从世界上最富有的石油国家进口柴油,”全球OTEC首席执行官Dan Grech表示。)”可知,Dan Grech对于OTEC是支持的。故选B。
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Four Useful Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Don’t compare your life to everyone else’s highlight reel (高光时刻). Are you ready for my most shocking observation yet ____16____. It’s usually not the complete picture of someone’s life—it’s just the highlight reel. We’re spending all this money and emotional energy just to keep up with a life we think everyone else is living and we’re missing out on what’s happening right in front of us. And that is ruining not only our mental health, but our financial security as well.
____17____ You can be modest and still recognize your strengths, talents and accomplishments. You don’t have to beat yourself up to be modest. In fact, that’s a pretty unhealthy approach, and it’s one of the biggest dangers of comparison living. The more we compare ourselves to others, the worse we feel about ourselves. That’s a dangerous trap we’ve got to avoid. Try writing down three things you really like about yourself—things you can identify as strengths. Don’t just write “good people skills” like what you’d put on a boring resume. ____18____!
Have boundaries around how much time you spend on social media. Don’t follow any accounts that tend to make you feel bad about yourself. Set a timer and allow yourself to scroll (滚屏) for 30 minutes. ____19____. Don’t feel forced to reply to every comment and message nobody got time for that.
Learn to compete with yourself instead of others. Instead of focusing on where you are compared to others, focus on your own goals. Where are you compared to where you were at this time last year In the past year, you’ve learned, stretched, improved, accomplished and created. ____20____! If you’ve kept journals, go back through them. If you haven’t, there’s no better time to start journaling than today.
A. Make them personal
B Focus on your strengths
C. Love your imperfections
D. Social media doesn’t always reflect reality
E. When time is up, step away from social media
F. It has been suggested to restrict it to only one hour a day
G. Think about how much of that you’ve done in your lifetime
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. A 19. E 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了停止与他人比较的四个有用方法
【16题详解】
根据空格后的句子“It’s usually not the complete picture of someone’s life—it’s just the highlight reel.(它通常不是一个人生活的全貌——它只是最精彩的片段)”可知,it指的是空格处句子提到的内容,所以,D项“Social media doesn’t always reflect reality(社交媒体并不总是反映真实情况)”填入空格处,符合语境,下一句中的it指的是社交媒体反映的情况。故选D项。
【17题详解】
空格处的句子是该段的主题句。根据下文的句子“You can be modest and still recognize your strengths, talents and accomplishments.(你可以很谦虚,但仍然认识到自己的长处、才能和成就)”和“Try writing down three things you really like about yourself—things you can identify as strengths.(试着写下你真正喜欢自己的三件事——你可以确定为优势的事情)”可知,该段的建议是让你“关注自己的强项”,所以,B项“Focus on your strengths(聚焦自己的强项)”填入空格处,符合语境。故选B项。
【18题详解】
由空格前的句子“Don’t just write “good people skills” like what you’d put on a boring resume(不要只写“良好的人际交往能力”,就像你在一份无聊的简历上写的那样)”,可知,列举自己的强项的时候,要写出自己个性化的内容。所以A项“Make them personal(让他们个性化)”填入空格处,符合语境。故选A项。
【19题详解】
根据该段的主题句“Have boundaries around how much time you spend on social media.(对你花在社交媒体上的时间有个界限)”和空格前的句子“Set a timer and allow yourself to scroll (滚屏) for 30 minutes(设置一个计时器,允许自己滚动30分钟屏幕”可知,空格处的句子和限制使用屏幕的时间有关,所以,E项“When time is up, step away from social media(当时间到了,远离社交媒体)”填入空格处,和上一句是顺接关系,符合语境。故选E项。
【20题详解】
空格前的句子“Where are you compared to where you were at this time last year In the past year, you’ve learned, stretched, improved, accomplished and created.(与去年这个时候相比,你现在处于什么位置?在过去的一年里,你学习了什么,拓展了什么,提高了什么,完成了什么,创造了什么)”是说要和自己比,考虑自己在过去的一年做了什么?G项“Think about how much of that you’ve done in your lifetime.(想想你一生中做了多少这样的事情)”是接着总结自己的一生做了什么和上一句是顺接关系;空格后的句子“If you’ve kept journals, go back through them.(如果你有写日记的习惯,那就再看一遍)”是说可以通过看日记来总结自己一生做了什么,和G项是顺接关系。关系G项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
For the past 17 years, Raquel Radford Baker has been a school bus driver for the Dallas Independent School District. Last month, Baker saved the life of a 7-year-old boy who had a ____21____ moment on his way to school when he accidentally swallowed (吞咽) a coin and began to choke.
The ____22____, which was caught on tape, took place on September 29. Preston, a first grader, was sitting in his seat on the bus, when he suddenly sat up, ____23____ that the coin he had been holding above his open mouth had ____24____ his throat. He got up and walked to Baker at the front of the bus and tapped her for ____25____.
Initially, Baker thought Preston was sick, but ____26____, she heard him say something about a coin and she sprang into ____27____. She grabbed him from behind and carried him off the bus. When she got to a bench in front of the school, she told a nearby parent to call 911 as she started ____28____ first aid, which she’d ____29____ during the company’s training sessions. ______30______ that moment, Baker, getting teary, said the only ______31______ running through her mind was, “I have to save this boy. I have to save him.”
Thanks to her ______32______, the coin was removed from Preston’s throat. Before that, however, Preston had gone ______33______ and his face was turning blue. Baker continued first aid. That was when Preston said, “Miss Raquel, I’m okay. I can ______34______ ” Baker said that moment brought great ______35______. She immediately hugged him tight. Preston promised to never put coins in his mouth again.
21. A. merry B. honorable C. guilty D. scary
22. A. incident B. journey C. attack D. conflict
23. A. deciding B. imagining C. realizing D. explaining
24. A. thrown off B. turned into C. torn off D. slipped into
25. A. leave B. change C. help D. comfort
26. A. eventually B. temporarily C. constantly D. secretly
27. A. panic B. action C. fame D. doubt
28. A. assessing B. seeking C. teaching D. performing
29. A. invented B. learned C. missed D. forgotten
30. A. Recalling B. Ignoring C. Recognizing D. Repeating
31. A. memory B. challenge C. thought D. courage
32. A. curiosity B. effort C. fortune D. guidance
33. A. deaf B. weak C. mad D. impatient
34. A. stand B. move C. listen D. breathe
35. A. relief B. responsibility C. respect D. motivation
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了校车司机Raquel Radford Baker成功救助了误吞硬币导致窒息的7岁男孩Preston。在紧急情况下,她运用公司培训中的急救知识,将硬币从男孩喉咙中取出,使其脱离危险。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:上个月,贝克救了一名7岁男孩的命,这名男孩在上学的路上经历了可怕时刻,他不小心吞下了一枚硬币,并开始窒息。A. merry快乐的;B. honorable光荣的;C. guilty内疚的;D. scary可怕的。根据下文“when he accidentally swallowed (吞咽) a coin and began to choke.”可知,男孩误吞硬币导致窒息,经历了可怕时刻。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这一事件发生在9月29日,被录了下来。A. incident事件;B. journey旅程;C. attack攻击;D. conflict冲突。根据上文“Last month, Baker saved the life of a 7-year-old boy who had a 1 moment on his way to school when he accidentally swallowed (吞咽) a coin and began to choke.”和下文“took place on September 29”可知,这是发生在9月29日的意外事件。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:普雷斯顿是一名一年级的学生,他坐在公交车上的座位上,突然坐了起来,意识到他一直拿在张大的嘴边的硬币滑进了喉咙。A. deciding决定;B. imagining想象;C. realizing意识到;D. explaining解释。根据上文“he suddenly sat up”和下文“the coin he had been holding above his open mouth had 4 his throat.”可知,普雷斯顿发现硬币滑进了喉咙。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:普雷斯顿是一名一年级的学生,他坐在公交车上的座位上,突然坐了起来,意识到他一直举在嘴边的硬币滑进了喉咙。A. thrown off扔掉;B. turned into变成;C. torn off撕掉;D. slipped into滑进。根据第一段中“he accidentally swallowed (吞咽) a coin and began to choke.”可知,普雷斯顿了误吞硬币,所以硬币滑进了喉咙。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他站起来,走到公共汽车前面的贝克跟前,拍拍她寻求帮助。A. leave离开;B. change改变;C. help帮助;D. comfort安慰。根据上文可知,普雷斯顿发现硬币滑进了喉咙,结合常识,他要向贝克寻求帮助。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:起初,贝克以为普雷斯顿病了,但最终,她听到他说了一些关于硬币的事情,于是她采取了行动。A. eventually最终;B. temporarily暂时;C. constantly不断;D. secretly秘密地。根据上文“Initially, Baker thought Preston was sick”可知,贝克最初没弄明白普雷斯顿怎么了。所以她是最终才听出是关于硬币的事情。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:起初,贝克以为普雷斯顿病了,但最终,她听到他说了一些关于硬币的事情,于是她采取了行动。A. panic恐慌;B. action行动;C. fame名声;D. doubt怀疑。根据下文“She grabbed him from behind and carried him off the bus”可知,在弄清楚是什么事情后,贝克立即采取了行动。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当她到达学校前面的长凳上时,她告诉附近的一位家长拨打911,同时她开始进行急救,这是她在公司的培训课程中学到的。A. assessing评估;B. seeking寻找;C. teaching教学;D. performing执行,实施。结合常下文“first aid”可知,贝克开始实施急救程序;perform first aid“施行急救”。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当她到达学校前面的长凳上时,她告诉附近的一位家长拨打911,同时她开始进行急救,这是她在公司的培训课程中学到的。A. invented发明;B. learned学习;C. missed错过;D. forgotten忘记。根据下文“the company’s training sessions.”可推知,急救知识是她从公司的培训课程中学到的。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:回忆起那一刻,贝克泪流满面,她说她脑子里唯一的想法是,“我必须救这个男孩。我必须救他。”。A. Recalling回忆;B. Ignoring忽视;C. Recognizing认识;D. Repeating重复。根据下文“Baker, getting teary, said the only 11 running through her mind was, “I have to save this boy. I have to save him.””可知,这是贝克在回忆那一时刻的感受和想法。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:回忆起那一刻,贝克泪流满面,她说她脑子里唯一的想法是,“我必须救这个男孩。我必须救他。”。A. memory记忆;B. challenge挑战;C. thought想法;D. courage勇气。根据下文“I have to save this boy. I have to save him.”可知,这是贝克当时脑子里的想法。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:多亏了她的努力,硬币才从普雷斯顿的喉咙里取出来。A. curiosity好奇心;B. effort努力;C. fortune运气;D. guidance指导。根据上文可知,贝克及时对普雷斯顿施行了急救,结合下文“the coin was removed from Preston’s throat”可知,她作出的努力取得效果,拯救了普雷斯顿。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:然而,在那之前,普雷斯顿已经变得虚弱,脸色开始发紫。A. deaf聋的;B. weak弱的;C. mad疯狂的;D. impatient不耐烦的。根据下文“his face was turning blue”可知,普雷斯顿脸色开始发紫,说明他已经变得很虚弱。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我可以呼吸。A. stand站立;B. move移动;C. listen听;D. breathe呼吸。根据上文“when Preston said, “Miss Raquel, I’m okay.”可知,硬币已经从喉咙里出来,所以普雷斯顿可以呼吸了。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:贝克说,那一刻让他如释重负。A. relief缓解;B. responsibility责任;C. respect尊重;D. motivation动机。根据上文“Miss Raquel, I’m okay.”可知,硬币已经从喉咙里出来,普雷斯顿没事了,结合常识,那一刻,贝克会感到如释重负。故选A项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式,并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Climate protection strategy is fascinating the globe during the 19th Asian Games, not just athletic talent .____36____ (boost) climate cooperation, China, with the centuries old history and unique culture, is using green measures. Hangzhou city has adopted a ____37____ (practice) eco approach. The emphasis of the Asian Games ____38____ (be) on “green, intellectual, frugal, and civilized” contests, reflecting a trend toward more ecologically friendly and sustainable practices in major events.
Avoiding fireworks during the opening ceremony promotes environmental awareness. Traditional fireworks displays are fun ____39____ pollute the air. The Asian Games intend to exhibit a ____40____ (commit) to sustainability while providing an engaging and memorable experience ____41____ all guests by replacing this event with digitally powered visual effects and sound presentations. The Asian Games’ eco friendly licensed items include backpacks ____42____ (make) from recycled bottles and frisbees from rice husks (谷壳). As all Asian Games venues and facilities employ green energy, the event’s green elements demonstrate China’s recent green transformation and ____43____ (it) responsibility and promise to meet the dual carbon goals.
The Games Village gave residents a “Low Carbon Account” as part of the green measures. Carbon points ____44____ (use) in promoting low carbon habits including p late recycling, green commuting, and plastic-free purchasing. Points could be traded for low-carbon Olympic mascots and other prizes. China continues to carry out a climate change policy, develop ____45____ better carbon market, and participate in global climate governance. China aims to peak and neutralize carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and 2060.
【答案】36. To boost
37. practical
38. is 39. but
mitment
41. for 42. made
43. its 44. were used
45. a
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了在第19届亚运会期间,中国政府采用了实用的生态方法保护环境,致力于把亚运会举办成“绿色、智慧、节俭、文明”的比赛,反映出在重大赛事中采取更环保、更可持续的做法的趋势。
【36题详解】
考查非谓动词。句意:为了推动气候合作,有着悠久历史和独特文化的中国正在采取绿色措施。分析句子结构可知,空处需要动词不定式作目的状语。该结构位于句首,首字母大写。故填To boost。
【37题详解】
考查形容词。句意:杭州市采用了一种实用的生态方法。空处需要形容词作定语修饰后面的名词。practice为名词,其形容词形式为practical“实用的”。故填practical。
【38题详解】
考查时态以及主谓一致。句意:亚运会的重点是“绿色、智慧、节俭、文明”的比赛,反映出在重大赛事中采取更环保、更可持续的做法的趋势。分析句子结构可知,本句话为主系表结构。句子描述一般事实,所以用一般现在时态。主语为“The emphasis of the Asian Games”,谓语动词用单数。故填is。
【39题详解】
考查连词。句意:传统的烟花表演很有趣,但会污染空气。空处需要连词连接“are fun”和“pollute the air”。根据语境可知,传统的烟花表演很有趣,但会污染空气,所以前后为转折关系,用转折连词but。故填but。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意:亚运会旨在展示对可持续发展的承诺,同时用数字视觉效果和声音演示取代这一活动,为所有客人提供引人入胜和难忘的体验。根据空前的a可知,空处需要可数名词的单数形式。commit为动词,其名词形式为commitment“承诺”。故填commitment。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意:亚运会旨在展示对可持续发展的承诺,同时用数字视觉效果和声音演示取代这一活动,为所有客人提供引人入胜和难忘的体验。provide sth. for sb.“为某人提供某物”。故填for。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:亚运会的环保许可项目包括用回收瓶子制成的背包和用稻壳制成的飞盘。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made。
【43题详解】
考查形容词性物主代词。句意:由于所有亚运会场馆和设施都采用了绿色能源,本届亚运会的绿色元素展示了中国最近的绿色转型,以及实现双碳目标的责任和承诺。空处需要形容词性物主代词作定语,修饰后面的名词。故填its。
【44题详解】
考查时态语态。句意:碳积分被用于促进低碳习惯,包括后期回收、绿色通勤和无塑料购买。分析句子结构可知,空处为句子的谓语动词。本句话描述过去的事实,用一般过去时态。该动词和主语之间为被动关系,所以该句话为一般过去时态的被动语态。主语为复数。故填were used。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意:中国继续实施气候变化政策,发展更好的碳市场,参与全球气候治理。空后的market为可数名词“市场”,所以空处需要不定冠词表示泛指。空后为辅音音素开始的单词,所以用不定冠词a。故填a。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你的新西兰好友Caroline来信询问你校是否要求学生参加社区服务。请你给他回信,内容包括:
1.简述现状;
2.你的观点。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右:
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Caroline,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Caroline,
I’m glad to receive your letter asking me about whether our school requires us to take part in community service.
As a matter of fact, our school organizes a wide variety of community service activities on a regular basis, such as going to the old people’s home, visiting the children’s hospital and so on.
From my point of view, community service is helpful to everyone. For one thing, so many people and organizations need help, and students can make a huge difference by giving our time. For another, community service helps us students shape our worldview and see the positive effects of our actions. Above are my opinions on community service.
Do you agree with me
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文,要求考生给新西兰好友Caroline写封信,告诉她学校对社区服务的要求的现状以及自己的观点。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的:glad→delighted
有益的:helpful→beneficial
影响:effect→impact
参加:take part in→participate in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:As a matter of fact, our school organizes a wide variety of community service activities on a regular basis, such as going to the old people’s home, visiting the children’s hospital and so on.
拓展句:As a matter of fact, our school organizes a wide variety of community service activities on a regular basis, which include going to the old people’s home, visiting the children’s hospital and so on.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I’m glad to receive your letter asking me about whether our school requires us to take part in community service. (运用了whether引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] Above are my opinions on community service. (运用了完全倒装句)
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。
At one table by the window, a lady just finished up her lunch. It wasn’t anything fancy, just a sandwich and some salad, with a cup of tea to wash them all down. She seemed to be in her own little world, staring out the window every now and then, like she was waiting for something. After a bit, she got up, paid for her meal at the counter, and left.
Her table was still a mess, with bits of her meal left behind. It wasn’t a big deal—this happens all the time. But today, something different was going to happen. A young boy, who looked like he’d had a pretty rough time, had been watching her and the table from around the corner.
This kid was in bad shape. His clothes were too big and looked like they’d seen better days. His hair was all over the place, and there was dirt on his face. He had that look of someone who hadn’t had a good meal for way too long. When the lady left, he saw his chance. He quickly sat down and started scarfing down (狼吞虎咽) the leftovers like they were the best meal he’d ever had.
But then, the waiter walked over. He was an older guy who’d probably seen everything. He didn’t say anything at first, just watching the kid for a second. The boy got scared and stopped eating, and tears started to well up in his eyes. He thought the waiter would kick him out for sure. Instead, the waiter took away the half-eaten plate, and the boy’s heart sank. The boy got up to leave.
注意:1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But before he could get far, the waiter came back.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Then all people in the canteen started clapping.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文
But before he could get far, the waiter came back. He had a full, fresh meal in hand—warm and smelling amazing. He signaled the little boy to sit down and landed the meal with great care on to the table. The kid couldn’t believe it and couldn’t find words to express himself. He just stared for a second until the tears started falling. This time, they were happy tears. In the meantime, the whole canteen went quiet when the people in the canteen saw what was happening.
Then all people in the canteen started clapping. Everyone was smiling and looking at the kid enjoying his surprise meal. As the boy ate, other consumers started walking up to the waiter and giving him some money. They were tipping him, but it wasn’t just a few coins; they were super generous. The boy, with a full stomach and a happy heart, looked like he couldn’t thank the waiter enough. They didn’t talk much, but it didn’t matter. They were just two people sharing a quiet moment together, and it felt like they understood each other perfectly.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了一个小男孩在餐厅里吃一位女士的剩菜,服务员看到以后,没有驱赶男孩,反而给了他好吃的。餐厅里的人也为此鼓掌,顾客还给了服务员小费,小男孩吃得很饱,心情很好,他对服务员的感激之情溢于言表。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“但他还没走多远,服务员就回来了”可知,第一段可描写服务员招待男孩饱餐一顿,餐厅的人都安静地看着。
②由第二段首句内容“然后食堂里所有的人都开始鼓掌”可知,第二段可描写顾客给服务员小费,小男孩吃得很饱,心情很好,他对服务员的感激之情溢于言表。
2.续写线索:服务员返回——招待男孩美食——男孩感动落泪——顾客鼓掌——给服务员小费——男孩感激服务员
3.词汇激活
行为类
①表达:express /extend
②给予:give/offer
③开始:start/begin
情绪类
①小心翼翼:with great care/carefully
②快乐:happy /joyful
【点睛】[高分句型1] In the meantime, the whole canteen went quiet when the people in the canteen saw what was happening. (运用了what引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] As the boy ate, other consumers started walking up to the waiter and giving him some money. (运用了as引导时间状语从句)绝密★启用前
海南省2023—2024学年高三学业水平诊断(二)
英语
考生注意:
1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上,并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
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)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. How much does the mouse cost now
A. $40. B. $32. C. $20.
2. What will the speakers probably do first
A. Enjoy the tea. B. Clean the backyard. C. Sit in the backyard.
3. What happened to the woman
A. She lost her money.
B. She couldn’t find her account history.
C. Her card was eaten by the machine.
4. What does the man speaker think of Bob
A. He is kind. B. He is brave. C. He is easygoing.
5. What is the worst thing of Joe’s story
A. The grammar. B. The handwriting. C. The spelling.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What will the woman’s speech mainly be about
A. Greenhouse gases. B. Coal resources. C. Wind power.
7. When will the speech begin
A. At 2:30 p. m. B. At 3:00 p. m. C. At 5:00 p. m.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man want his house to have
A. Two bedrooms. B. A small kitchen. C. A big garden.
9. What does the man’s wife like doing
A. Gardening. B. Surfing. C. Swimming.
10. How will the woman contact the man
A. By phone. B. By email. C. By letter.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman ask some local artists to do
A. Advertise her goods. B. Sell their own works. C. Give her some inspiration.
12. What will the woman do for small orders about delivering
A. Charge a small fee. B. Deliver them for free. C. Give a discount.
13. What is special about the packaging
A. It’s expensive. B. It’s rich in color. C. It’s eco-friendly.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14 What is the best way to stop wasting food according to the woman
A. Store all the food in the fridge.
B. Choose a suitable supermarket.
C. Work out a plan before buying.
15. What does the woman suggest the man do when dining out
A. Pick a cheap café.
B. Bring leftover food home.
C. Eat with reusable containers.
16. What does the woman think of the food which has just passed “best-by” date
A. It should be thrown away.
B. It is safe and can be consumed.
C. It has not passed its peak quality.
17. What do the speakers mainly talk about
A. How to reduce food waste.
B. How to spend less on living.
C. How to treat out-of-date food.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. How often is the Noetic Learning Math Contest held
A. Twice a year. B. Once a year. C. Once every two years.
19. What are students required to do during the contest
A. Solve 15 problems in 45 minutes.
B Solve 20 problems in half an hour.
C. Solve 30 problems in 45 minutes.
20. What will the top 10% of teams receive
A. A “Team Winner” medal.
B. A “Team Achievement Plaque” medal.
C. A “National Honor Roll” medal.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Australia Post is celebrating the 10th anniversary of BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count with three of our most commonly seen birds set to be flying across the globe on a commemorative stamp issue launch today.
Rainbow Lorikeet: Known for its kaleidoscopic colors, the Rainbow Lorikeet has been the number one most seen bird every year of the Aussi e Bird Count. These social and energetic birds are often spotted in urban areas, parks, and gardens, feeding on flowering native plants and spreading joy with their playful calls, though in cities to which they have been introduced such as Perth and Hobart their presence is not so welcome as they out-compete local parrot species.
Noisy Miner: As the name suggests, the Noisy Miners are highly vocal birds with a complex range of calls. They are skilled communicators, using a variety of sounds to defend their home and communicate with their group. These fascinating honeyeaters are essential pollinators, but the number of these bold birds has increased so much that they have started to drive away many of our smaller bush birds.
Australian Magpie: The iconic Australian Magpie, with its distinctive black and white feathers, holds a special place in the hearts of many Australians. Known for their beautiful, melodious song, magpies are highly intelligent and form strong social bonds. They are also famous for their swooping (俯冲) behaviour during the nesting season, as their protective instincts kick in to safeguard their weak chicks in the nest.
The stamp issue includes various products, such as the Aussie Bird Count First Day Cover (Gummed Stamps), the Aussi e Bird Count First Day Cover (Minisheet), and a set of three Maxicards, which can be used as postcards and posted worldwide. Starting today, the stamps are available for purchase through Australia Post’s official website: https://.au//stamps.
1. What can we learn about the Aussie Bird Count
A. It takes charge of BirdLife Australia. B. It has existed for about ten years.
C. It has branches across the world. D. It mainly focuses on three species.
2. Which can be spotted easily in Australia
A. Rainbow Lorikeet. B. Noisy Miner.
C. Bush Magpie. D. Australian Magpie.
3. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To call on people to protect local birds.
B. To persuade people to count the number of local birds.
C. To encourage people to buy stamps about local birds.
D To inform people of the situation of the endangered birds.
B
Vishwanath Mallabadi Davangere has a unique talent for turning abandoned items into amazing works of art. From metal and plastic to old devices and circuit boards, Vishwanath selects only the finest “good stuff” with potential for transformation.
Vishwanath’s father was a well-known sculptor and painter, but he had hopes of his son becoming a doctor. But Vishwanath had other ideas. He was fascinated with upcycling second-hand objects from a young age, and decided to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Art. Even as a high-level administrator at Wipro, working in Talent Transformation, Vishwanath wouldn’t shake his passion for eco-art. In his free time and on the weekends, he devoted himself to experimenting with e-waste and creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces before retiring two years ago.
With India facing a growing e-waste crisis, producing 10.1 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 with only 22.7% recycled, Vishwanath’s passion for recycling is more important than ever. As he learned more about the harm e-waste was causing to the environment, he took his art to the next level creating paintings and sculptures that spread awareness about this urgent issue.
From computer keyboard keys to data cards and even wristwatch parts, Vishwanath has transformed over 500 pieces of e-waste into amazing pieces of art! He has created a six-foot-tall sculpture, eco-jewellery and even wearable art for a fashion show. One of his masterpieces—an awesome landscape—was inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night.
In just a few short minutes, he can turn pieces of e-waste into great pieces of jewellery. When it comes to sculptures, the process might take weeks or even months. But it’s all worth it because sustainable initiatives and upcycled art are fashionable these panies everywhere are looking to adopt a more sustainable culture, and Vishwanath’s art is the perfect addition to any eco-friendly office or home.
4. What was Vishwanath’s occupation before retirement
A. A doctor. B. A famous sculptor.
C. A conservation scientist. D. A senior manager of a firm.
5. What does paragraph 3 focus on
A. The features of Vishwanath’s works. B. The seriousness of e-waste in India.
C. The motivation for Vishwanath’s creations. D. The achievements of Vishwanath.
6. Which is a masterpiece of Vishwanath according to the text
A. The Starry Night. B. The eco-jewellery.
C. An impressive landscape. D. A six-foot-tall sculpture.
7. What does the author think of the future of eco-art
A. It’s promising. B. It’s unpredictable.
C. It will lose its appeal. D. It won’t be accepted by companies.
C
UK safety advisers have dismissed concerns that highly processed food, also known as ultra-processed food (UPF), is automatically unhealthy because of the way it is made or its artificial ingredients. The current way that the UK and most other countries assess the nutrition al value of foods—which is generally by how much fat, salt, sugar and calories they contain—remains the best approach to achieving a health y diet, said a team of scientists. They also warned that people who cut out all ultra-processed foods could make their diets more unhealthy, for instance, if they avoid foods such as yogurts, low-fat spreads, wholemeal bread and food made of grains.
Concerns about processed foods have been growing but it is unclear if there is something uniquely bad about them or if they just tend to be higher in things like fat and sugar. The issue has come into focus this year since Chris van Tulleken, a doctor and TV presenter, published a book called Ultra-Processed People: Why do we all eat stuff that isn’ t food... and why can’t we stop Chris van Tulleken has called for more countries to adopt dietary guidelines pioneered in Brazil, where people are advised to prioritise eating whole foods and homemade meals, and avoid eating factory-made foods.
On 27 September, researchers from nutrition organisations rejected the proposed system. “We absolutely need foods to be processed so that we can feed the world,” said May at the University of Leeds, UK, who is a member of the British Nutrition Foundation. May also said UPF includes products that are both healthy and unhealthy. “It’s important we don’t throw the baby out with the bath water here. There are many components that have a very important role to play in nutrition and in safety,” he said.
Benefits of food processing include the use of preservatives that make food last longest and artificial sweeteners that help people reduce their sugar intake, said May. Other examples of processed foods that can be beneficial include baby food, infant formula milk and breads with added vitamins and minerals, said the panel.
8. What can be known from paragraph 1
A. Low-fat spreads are ultra-processed food.
B. Wholemeal bread is unhealthy to us.
C. Ultra-processed food doesn’t contain sugar.
D. The nutritional value of food needs to be precisely recorded.
9. What does Chris van Tulleken suggest people do
A. They should avoid ultra-processed food. B. They should not have homemade food.
C. They should consume more Brazilian food. D. They should read more books on healthy food.
10. What does May imply by saying the underlined sentence in paragraph 3
A. Kids should raise their awareness of food safety.
B. Children are the biggest victims of ultra-processed food.
C. Ultra-processed food does cause more damage to children.
D. Ultra-processed food has both advantages and disadvantages.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. How Ultra-processed Food Benefits People
B. Ultra-processed Food Isn’t Always Unhealthy
C. A Popular Book Brings Focus on Ultra-processed Food
D. What Health Risks Ultra-processed Food Brings to People
D
Called ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), the idea is to use surface water warmed by the sun to heat a fluid such as ammonia or water, which then runs a heat engine to produce energy, just like a power plant driven by steam. Cold water from deeper layers of the ocean would then be piped up to cool the fluid and repeat the cycle. Theoretically, oceans could provide vast amounts of electricity like this. Researchers have estimated that there is enough ocean heat to supply 7,000 gigawatt s a year without affecting ocean circulation, enough to supply the world’s electricity demand— if we can access it.
The idea was first put forward in 1881, but went largely unexplored until the 1970s oil. crisis drove a search for new sources of energy. In the years since, demonstration projects have been built, but progress has been “disappointing”, says AI Binger at SIDS DOCK, an organisation that promotes clean energy development in small island countries. In recent years, a fresh urgency to transition away from fossil fuels has brought a suggestion of an OTEC return. “It’s the most promising it’s been in many decades,” says Andrea Copping at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington state.
Tropical (热带的) islands are good candidates for OTEC because of their high energy costs— diesel (柴油) generators are common there—and the presence of deep cold water not far from shore, says James Van Zwieten at Florida Atlantic University. Islands also have less space for other types of renewables. A barrier for past projects was the cost of fixing kilometres of large pipes to reach deep water. Global OTEC aims to avoid that by extending a shorter pipe from a platform floating in deep water 10 kilometres offshore, then transmitting electricity back via a cable (电缆), and making use of advances made in offshore wind technology.
“OTEC will be part of providing a reasonable energy transition so these places aren’t depending on diesel imports from the richest petrol states in the world,” says Dan Grech, Global OTEC’s CEO.
12. What can we learn about OTEC technology from paragraph 1
A. It mainly uses offshore wind to generate electricity.
B. It has been widely applied to the oceans all over the world.
C. It can clean the water in the deeper layers of the ocean.
D. It depends strongly on the temperature difference in the ocean.
13. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The advantages of OTEC. B. The development of OTEC.
C. Successful projects of OTEC. D. Different opinions on OTEC.
14. What difficulty did the past projects have with OTEC on islands
A. Lacking technology for generating electricity.
B. Being far away from the shore.
C. Enormous investment in the pipe equipment.
D. Great demand for the space.
15. What is Dan Grech’s attitude towards OTEC
A. Opposed. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Uncaring.
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Four Useful Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Don’t compare your life to everyone else’s highlight reel (高光时刻). Are you ready for my most shocking observation yet ____16____. It’s usually not the complete picture of someone’s life—it’s just the highlight reel. We’re spending all this money and emotional energy just to keep up with a life we think everyone else is living and we’re missing out on what’s happening right in front of us. And that is ruining not only our mental health, but our financial security as well.
____17____ You can be modest and still recognize your strengths, talents and accomplishments. You don’t have to beat yourself up to be modest. In fact, that’s a pretty unhealthy approach, and it’s one of the biggest dangers of comparison living. The more we compare ourselves to others, the worse we feel about ourselves. That’s a dangerous trap we’ve got to avoid. Try writing down three things you really like about yourself—things you can identify as strengths. Don’t just write “good people skills” like what you’d put on a boring resume. ____18____!
Have boundaries around how much time you spend on social media. Don’t follow any accounts that tend to make you feel bad about yourself. Set a timer and allow yourself to scroll (滚屏) for 30 minutes. ____19____. Don’t feel forced to reply to every comment and message nobody got time for that.
Learn to compete with yourself instead of others. Instead of focusing on where you are compared to others, focus on your own goals. Where are you compared to where you were at this time last year In the past year, you’ve learned, stretched, improved, accomplished and created. ____20____! If you’ve kept journals, go back through them. If you haven’t, there’s no better time to start journaling than today.
A. Make them personal
B. Focus on your strengths
C. Love your imperfections
D. Social media doesn’t always reflect reality
E. When time is up, step away from social media
F. It has been suggested to restrict it to only one hour a day
G. Think about how much of that you’ve done in your lifetime
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
For the past 17 years, Raquel Radford Baker has been a school bus driver for the Dallas Independent School District. Last month, Baker saved the life of a 7-year-old boy who had a ____21____ moment on his way to school when he accidentally swallowed (吞咽) a coin and began to choke.
The ____22____, which was caught on tape, took place on September 29. Preston, a first grader, was sitting in his seat on the bus, when he suddenly sat up, ____23____ that the coin he had been holding above his open mouth had ____24____ his throat. He got up and walked to Baker at the front of the bus and tapped her for ____25____.
Initially, Baker thought Preston was sick, but ____26____, she heard him say something about a coin and she sprang into ____27____. She grabbed him from behind and carried him off the bus. When she got to a bench in front of the school, she told a nearby parent to call 911 as she started ____28____ first aid, which she’d ____29____ during the company’s training sessions. ______30______ that moment, Baker, getting teary, said the only ______31______ running through her mind was, “I have to save this boy. I have to save him.”
Thanks to her ______32______, the coin was removed from Preston’s throat. Before that, however, Preston had gone ______33______ and his face was turning blue. Baker continued first aid. That was when Preston said, “Miss Raquel, I’m okay. I can ______34______ ” Baker said that moment brought great ______35______. She immediately hugged him tight. Preston promised to never put coins in his mouth again.
21. A. merry B. honorable C. guilty D. scary
22. A. incident B. journey C. attack D. conflict
23. A. deciding B. imagining C. realizing D. explaining
24. A. thrown off B. turned into C. torn off D. slipped into
25. A. leave B. change C. help D. comfort
26. A. eventually B. temporarily C. constantly D. secretly
27. A. panic B. action C. fame D. doubt
28. A. assessing B. seeking C. teaching D. performing
29. A. invented B. learned C. missed D. forgotten
30. A. Recalling B. Ignoring C. Recognizing D. Repeating
31. A. memory B. challenge C. thought D. courage
32. A. curiosity B. effort C. fortune D. guidance
33 A. deaf B. weak C. mad D. impatient
34. A. stand B. move C. listen D. breathe
35. A. relief B. responsibility C. respect D. motivation
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,并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Climate protection strategy is fascinating the globe during the 19th Asian Games, not just athletic talent .____36____ (boost) climate cooperation, China, with the centuries old history and unique culture, is using green measures. Hangzhou city has adopted a ____37____ (practice) eco approach. The emphasis of the Asian Games ____38____ (be) on “green, intellectual, frugal, and civilized” contests, reflecting a trend toward more ecologically friendly and sustainable practices in major events.
Avoiding fireworks during the opening ceremony promotes environmental awareness. Traditional fireworks displays are fun ____39____ pollute the air. The Asian Games intend to exhibit a ____40____ (commit) to sustainability while providing an engaging and memorable experience ____41____ all guests by replacing this event with digitally powered visual effects and sound presentations. The Asian Games’ eco friendly licensed items include backpacks ____42____ (make) from recycled bottles and frisbees from rice husks (谷壳). As all Asian Games venues and facilities employ green energy, the event’s green elements demonstrate China’s recent green transformation and ____43____ (it) responsibility and promise to meet the dual carbon goals.
The Games Village gave residents a “Low Carbon Account” as part of the green measures. Carbon points ____44____ (use) in promoting low carbon habits including p late recycling, green commuting, and plastic-free purchasing. Points could be traded for low-carbon Olympic mascots and other prizes. China continues to carry out a climate change policy, develop ____45____ better carbon market, and participate in global climate governance. China aims to peak and neutralize carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and 2060.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你的新西兰好友Caroline来信询问你校是否要求学生参加社区服务。请你给他回信,内容包括:
1.简述现状;
2.你的观点。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右:
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Caroline,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
At one table by the window, a lady just finished up her lunch. It wasn’t anything fancy, just a sandwich and some salad, with a cup of tea to wash them all down. She seemed to be in her own little world, staring out the window every now and then, like she was waiting for something. After a bit, she got up, paid for her meal at the counter, and left.
Her table was still a mess, with bits of her meal left behind. It wasn’t a big deal—this happens all the time. But today, something different was going to happen. A young boy, who looked like he’d had a pretty rough time, had been watching her and the table from around the corner.
This kid was in bad shape. His clothes were too big and looked like they’d seen better days. His hair was all over the place, and there was dirt on his face. He had that look of someone who hadn’t had a good meal for way too long. When the lady left, he saw his chance. He quickly sat down and started scarfing down (狼吞虎咽) the leftovers like they were the best meal he’d ever had.
But then, the waiter walked over. He was an older guy who’d probably seen everything. He didn’t say anything at first, just watching the kid for a second. The boy got scared and stopped eating, and tears started to well up in his eyes. He thought the waiter would kick him out for sure. Instead, the waiter took away the half-eaten plate, and the boy’s heart sank. The boy got up to leave.
注意:1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But before he could get far, the waiter came back.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Then all people in the canteen started clapping.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________