英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。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，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the woman doing
A. Daydreaming. B. Making a travel plan. C. Describing her dream job.
2. Whose spirit is worthy learning according to the man’s words
A. The woman’s. B. The man’s. C. Sam’s.
3 What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s uncle. B. An animal. C. A good luck.
4. What does the woman dislike
A The soup made by her mother.
B The fried rice made by her mother.
C. The dumplings made by her father.
5. What does the mar l want Lily to do
A. Finish an art assignment.
B. Make a card for Mary.
C. Prepare for an exam.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On the phone. B. At the cinema. C. In a car.
7. What kind of movie do the speakers decide to see
A. An action movie. B. A cartoon movie. C. A comedy.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Aunt and nephew. C. Mother and son.
9. How old is the man’s mother now
A.55 years old. B.56 years old. C.57 years old.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the woman do the present job
A. She lives near her workplace.
B. Her company pays very well.
C. She can learn some skills.
11. Which strange job does the woman prefer
A. A hotel test sleeper. B. An ice cream taster. C. A dog food taster.
12. How many strange jobs does the man mention
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What did the woman do with the thief
A. She pretended not to see him.
B. She fought with him.
C. She did as he asked.
14. What did the thief steal
A. A necklace. B. Some money. C. Nothing.
15. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Fit a home alarm system. B. Call the police. C. Keep a dog.
16. What does the man say about the woman
A. She is puzzled. B. She is brave. C. She is frightened.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where did George park his car
A. At a square. B. At a parking lot. C. On a narrow street.
18. What was the time when he got out of his car
A. At 4:20 pm. B. At 4:40 pm. C. At 5:00 pm.
19. Where did George put his keys
A. In his pocket. B. In his car. C. On the bench.
20. Why was George unable to see his car at first
A. Someone stole it.
B. It was behind another car.
C. He went to a wrong place.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Paris, the capital of France, has some attractive bridges. These are four of the most beautiful bridges in Paris: some in iconic (标志性的) places you’ve seen in the movies, and others in quiet places that you’ll delight in discovering.
Pont des Arts
Connecting the Louvre Museum to the Institut de France, the Pont des Arts, first built by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804 and reconstructed in the 1970s, is a bridge only for people walking that is beloved by tourists and locals alike. In the spring and summer months, Parisians and visitors come here for lazy picnics overlooking the Seine.
Pont Marle
This lovely but little-known bridge is a gateway between the Marais district on the right bank and a natural island on the Seine River. The current stone structure dates to around 1670, following a fire on its wooden structure that destroyed much of the original bridge and the houses that once stood on it. It has remained much the same since the 18th century, making it one of Paris’ oldest bridges.
Pont Alexandre Ⅲ
The Pont Alexandre Ⅲ is probably the most attractive of Paris’ many bridges. Built between 1896 and 1900, it connects the des Invalides with the gardens of the Petit Palais. It’s after dark that you can best appreciate its delicate statues and other decorative elements.
Pont Neuf
First built in 1578 by King Henry Ⅲ, Pont Neuf has seen numerous reconstructions and changes over the centuries. But it conserves its Roman-inspired arch (拱形) structures. This is a lovely bridge that offers easy and picturesque access to the left and right bank. Have some ice cream, explore the lovely riverside paths and enjoy views of Notre Dame Cathedral.
1. What is special about the Pont des Arts
A. It has been rebuilt many times. B. It is one of Paris’ oldest bridges.
C. It is a bridge only for people walking. D. It is the most attractive bridge in Paris.
2 Which is the oldest among the four bridges
A. Pont des Arts. B. Pont Marie.
C. Pont Alexandre Ⅲ D. Pont Neuf.
3. Where is the text probably from
A. A guidebook. B. A health magazine.
C. A news report. D. A book review.
B
Every day Juanita Mengel, a 67-year-old woman from the state of Ohio, wakes up and puts on her prosthetic (假体的) leg.
Then, Mengel does the same for Lola-Pearl, her five-year-old cat. Lola-Pearl also missed her back left leg. Mengel has many cats. Most of them have disabilities. But Lola-Pearl is special. She is a therapy (治疗) cat. And, she and Mengel are partners of a kind. They are among 200 therapy cat teams registered in the United States by the non-profit group, Pet Partners.
The group helps humans and pets alike by setting them up into teams to provide animal-assisted (帮助) therapy. The teams visit hospitals, nursing homes and schools and assist those in need. Besides dogs and cats, Pet Partners registers other species as therapy animals, including horses, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, birds and mini pigs.
Taylor Griffin is national director at Pet Partners. She said, “Therapy animals are animals who’ve been gauged whether they are suitable for assisting some people, and are based on their ability to meet new people and enjoy the process.”
Mengel said Lola-Pearl showed signs that she would make a good therapy cat soon after the animal joined her family. “I just knew she would be a good therapy because she was so good with people. People really were attracted to her, too,” Mengel said.
Mengel was a traveling nurse when she was in a car accident that almost killed her. One of her legs could not be saved. Later, she connected with a friend in the state of Missouri who had a severely injured kitten. The cat’s legs were twisted together. An animal medical specialist worked to repair the damage, but in the end, they had to remove one of the baby cat’s legs. That kitten was Lola-Pearl.
Mengel took Lola-Pearl as her cat after talking with her friend. Despite the difficulties Mengel has faced, she is grateful to Lola-Pearl and their work in Pet Partners.
“It’s a really rewarding experience,” she said. “I get just as much out of it as the people that I visit.”
4. What can we know about Pet Partners
A. It mainly provides animal-assisted therapy. B. It is a non-profit group founded by Taylor Griffin.
C. It only offers help to patients in hospitals. D. It doesn’t register birds as therapy animals.
5. What does the underlined word “gauged” mean in paragraph 4
A. Guessed. B. Designed. C. Explained. D. Measured.
6. How did Juanita Mengel get to know Lola-Pearl
A. By working in Pet Partners. B. Through one of her friends.
C. By repairing Lola-Pearl’s leg. D. Through moving to Missouri.
7. Which of the following can best describe Juanita Mengel
A. Optimistic and helpful. B. Proud and humorous.
C. Talkative and thoughtful. D. Honest and talented.
C
Rhough temperature records from December have yet to be finalized, climate scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have found there’s a more than 99%chance that 2023 will have the hottest recorded global average temperature, beating out 2016, the previous leader. The year will be the hottest in 174 years of second-keeping where humans have directly measured the temperature of the planet. It’s also likely to be the hottest in the last 125,000 years, which scientists measure by rebuilding temperature records from physical evidence like tree rings and layers of polar ice that have grown over time.
The record-breaking year caused fuel climate-driven disasters around the globe from extreme heat that hit Arizona for weeks to floods in Libya and record-hot oceans that caused coral to bleach (变白) off Florida.
Scientists say the extreme temperatures are in line with forecasts (预测) for how the planet will continue to warm. The biggest driver of the heat is the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (大气层) from burning fossil fuels (化石燃料). “We know why this is happening” says Zeke Hausfather, climate scientist at Berkeley Earth, a non-profit organization that studies climate trends. “A year like this would not have occurred without the trillion tons of carbon we’ve put into the atmosphere over the last century.”
Even with the chart-topping heat this year, next year could be equally as hot. A strong El Nino has already begun, where ocean temperatures warm up in the eastern Pacific. El Nino years are typically hotter, because a large amount of heat that’s stored in the ocean is sent to the atmosphere. “There’s absolutely still time to act,” an expert says. “Everything we do to change course today will make things better in the future.”
8. What can be inferred from paragraph 1
A. 2016 is likely to have the hottest global temperature.
B. The temperature records of 2023 have been finished.
C. Humans began to directly measure global temperature 174 years ago.
D. Tree rings are bad for recording temperature.
9. What is the main reason for the record-breaking heat
A. The lack of fossil fuels. B. The increase of greenhouse gases.
C. Corals bleached in the ocean. D. Drivers putting much waste into the air.
10. Why could the next year be equally hot according to the text
A. El Ni o tends to cool down the atmosphere.
B. Ocean pollution leads to a warming Pacific.
C. A strong El Ni o has begun in the western Pacific.
D. A lot of heat stored in the ocean goes into the atmosphere.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. 2023 Has Suffered from a Strong El Nino
B. 2023 May Be the Hottest Year on Record
C. Climate driven Disasters Influence Daily Life
D. The Ocean Plays a Key Role in Cooling Earth
D
Susan Ringwood greets all guests with a simple invitation: to join her in swimming in cold water in the swimming pool. Her offer isn’t limited to the summer months, either. Ringwood and her husband Gary swim in cold water in the swimming pool all year round. “To me, it’s not just about swimming. It’s a unique experience,” she says.
Ringwood simply calls her hobby “swimming”, but some winter fans have begun to promote cold-water swimming as a treatment to a variety of diseases.
While cold-water swimming is a new found passion, scientists say that there’s not much evidence supporting the claims of these health benefits. Nor is the activity without risk. “Extreme temperature changes can potentially cause heart attacks, even death,” says Fran ois Haman, a scientist at the University of Ottawa in Canada.
When your body meets cold water, it can be shocking. Scientists call this the “cold shock” response (反应). When your skin senses the freezing water, it causes you to take a quick deep breath for air and your heart rate to rise quickly to a very high level, which leads to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.
Haman says that being in cold water is more dangerous than in cold air. Water conducts heat much more effectively than air, meaning that it can draw the heat from your body more quickly and efficiently. For those new to the sport, Haman suggests starting slowly, getting used to colder water during the fall, especially paying attention to safety.
According to supporters, cold-water swimming can improve health and immunity (免疫力), and help relieve pain. But while there is some previous scientific research to back up these claims, Denis Blondin, a professor at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec, says that many of these studies included only a small number of people taking part in survey who were mainly young men from European countries, which limits what scientists can say more broadly and in other populations.
12. Why does the author tell Ringwood’s story
A. To attract visitors to swimming. B. To call on guests to join Ringwood.
C. To stress the benefits of swimming. D. To introduce the topic of cold-water swimming.
13. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The “cold shock” response isn’t uncommon
B. Swimming in cold water can be a danger for some reason.
C. Heart rate and blood pressure tend to increase in winter.
D. Some preparations can be made before a cold-water swim.
14. What might Haman agree with according to the text
A. The health benefits of cold-water swimming should be showed.
B. Extreme temperature changes are dangerous but not deadly.
C. Staying in cold air is less dangerous than in cold water.
D. Cold-water swimming isn’t suitable for those new to the sport.
15. What is Blondin’s attitude to previous research
A. Doubtful. B. Uncaring. C. Supportive. D. Uncertain.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Benefits Of Cold Weather
There’s no doubt about it—cold weather can be pretty unpleasant. ___16___ So if you’re feeling down about the cold temperatures outside, read on for a few reasons to be happy about them!
It boosts your brain. Cold temperatures can excite your brain, allowing improved focus and greater clarity of thought. The cold climate increases oxygen flow to the brain. ___17___
It increases brown fat content. Cold weather has the unique ability to increase the number of brown fat cells. ___18___ . Not only do they help us stay comfortably warm in cold temperatures, but they may also even promote weight loss over time.
___19___ In cold weather, an even body temperature can be beneficial for a good night’s rest. As our bodies try to keep warm when it’s cold out, blood vessels get narrower and help control your sleep temperature for a more relaxed and restful sleep. People sleeping in colder environments generally wake up feeling more refreshed than those sleeping in warmer temperatures.
It improves skin health. ___20___ Low temperatures force us to dress warmly against the cold, leading to protection against environmental aspects that would otherwise remove water from our skin.
All in all, there are many benefits to spending time outside in cold weather! Next time you want to stay inside and avoid the cold, keep these benefits in mind and consider getting outside for a few minutes!
A. It helps you sleep.
B. It raises health awareness.
C. Thus, the central nervous system can perform at increased levels.
D. Cold weather exposure is a helpful contribution to our well-being.
E. They are important for controlling body temperature by producing heat.
F. Cold weather can be good for keeping our skin looking and feeling healthy.
G. While it makes us want to stay indoors, cold weather has some major benefits.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese. This year, I decided to participate in all the activities organized for ____21____ students to celebrate the Spring Festival.
The preparation began a month ago, ____22____ our rooms with Spring Festival couplets (对联) and New Year paintings. Later we ____23____ an activity to write Spring Festival couplets. When I saw my teacher bring a special kind of pen, I became ____24____ to know what it was called. In addition, we were going to use a brush to ____25____ Chinese characters on red paper. Besides, there was another ____26____ thing called ink. After ____27____ the tools needed for Spring Festival couplets, we started our ____28____ journey. The teacher taught us how to hold a writing brush. I tried to hold it, ____29____ it in the ink, and start writing carefully, but the _____30_____ of the pen was too soft and I couldn’t _____31_____ it at all. I was disappointed but I did not give up. I carefully studied the teacher’s _____32_____. After several attempts, I wrote a line of words At this time, I found that my sleeves (袖子) were already filled with ink as I was too focused on _____33_____.
Even so I was very happy, because I felt that I had learned the _____34_____ of writing calligraphy, that is, to hold the pen in the correct _____35_____. Then I realized sometimes I have to experience something in order to understand it.
21. A. minority B. foreign C. local D. low-income
22. A. cleaning B. decorating C. designing D. building
23. A. won B. described C. launched D. restricted
24. A. curious B. miserable C. upset D. ashamed
25. A. learn B. carve C. draw D. write
26. A. magical B. global C. affordable D. useless
27. A. using B. mixing C. recycling D. understanding
28. A. repetitive B. easy C. creative D. effective
29. A. dip B. hang C. cover D. set
30. A. figure B. material C. ink D. tip
31. A. correct B. make C. accept D. solve
32. A. goal B. method C. reaction D. course
33. A. improving B. reading C. practising D. listening
34. A. difficulty B. form C. meaning D. way
35. A. posture B. emotion C. attitude D. habit
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。
Zu Ti of the Jin Dynasty was a man who had with great ambition. When he was young, he had a good friend ___36___ (name) Liu Kun. They had such a deep friendship ___37___ they stayed together every day and got up at the same time every morning.
One day, when they were sleeping. Zu Ti heard the rooster crowing (鸡鸣) . He woke up Liu Kun and said, “How about ___38___ (get) up to play swords (剑) as soon as we heard the rooster crowing from now on ” Liu Kun was still ___39___ (sleep) . But he agreed with him ___40___ (joyful) . From then on, they got up and played swords once the rooster began crowing. They kept their word and never gave up no matter ___41___ cold in winter or hot in summer. Hard work ___42___ (pay) off. After a long period of hard study and training, they finally became the all-rounder. And they both did excellent jobs to their country.
The idiom “to rise with the rooster” teaches us that with ambition and hard work, ___43___ (succeed) is possible. When we can discover our shortcomings ___44___ time, it is not too late to try. But if you are not willing ____45____ (work) hard, you will not be able to achieve a career after all.
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，上周日你校举办了以“动物保护”为主题的照片展。请你给外国朋友Eric写一封邮件告诉他相关情况，内容包括：
1. 展览的时间、地点；
2. 展览的内容；
3. 同学们的感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
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。
Emily was a student, who was always shy and lacked confidence. She struggled to make friends and believed that she wasn’t good at anything. That started affecting her academic performance and overall happiness. She said to herself, “I’m a loser. I can’t get anything done.” She felt worried and tried to find solutions. However, unfortunately, all she had done was in vain.
One day, Emily’s teacher, Ms. Johnson, noticed her attitude and decided to help her regain her confidence. She said to Emily, “No one is born confident and strong. You have to make a change, so take the first step forward.” She encouraged Emily to participate in classroom activities and group projects. At first, Emily was hesitant, fearing that she would embarrass herself in front of her classmates. But with gentle encouragement and support from Ms. Johnson, she slowly started to overcome her fears. So she started to open up and take action to be better.
Ms. Johnson also noticed that Emily had a talent for writing. She suggested that Emily join the school newspaper team. Emily felt nervous about contributing her work, but the positive feedback from her peers and teachers improved her confidence. She saw that her unique views were value d by others. She started writing some essays to show everyone the desire for beauty in her heart. And the readers were amazed by her writings.
As Emily gained more confidence in her writing, she decided to take on new challenges. She joined the debate team, despite her fear of public speaking. With regular practice and guidance from her teammates, Emily gradually overcame her stage fright and found her voice in expressing her opinions. Obviously, she was successful in her speeches as well.
Outside of school, Emily discovered her passion for community service. She started volunteering at a local animal shelter, where she was able to make a positive impact on the lives of abandoned pets. The experience not only gave her a sense of purpose but also allowed her to connect with like-minded persons who shared the same love for animals.
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。
Over time, Emily’s confidence began to come out in other aspects (方面) of her life.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
At the end of her high school, Emily looked back on the journey she had taken.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。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，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the woman doing
A. Daydreaming. B. Making a travel plan. C. Describing her dream job.
2. Whose spirit is worthy learning according to the man’s words
A. The woman’s. B. The man’s. C. Sam’s.
3 What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s uncle. B. An animal. C. A good luck.
4. What does the woman dislike
A. The soup made by her mother.
B. The fried rice made by her mother.
C. The dumplings made by her father.
5. What does the mar l want Lily to do
A. Finish an art assignment.
B Make a card for Mary.
C. Prepare for an exam.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On the phone. B. At the cinema. C. In a car.
7. What kind of movie do the speakers decide to see
A. An action movie. B. A cartoon movie. C. A comedy.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Aunt and nephew. C. Mother and son.
9. How old is the man’s mother now
A.55 years old. B.56 years old. C.57 years old.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the woman do the present job
A. She lives near her workplace.
B. Her company pays very well.
C. She can learn some skills.
11. Which strange job does the woman prefer
A. A hotel test sleeper. B. An ice cream taster. C. A dog food taster.
12. How many strange jobs does the man mention
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What did the woman do with the thief
A. She pretended not to see him.
B. She fought with him.
C. She did as he asked.
14. What did the thief steal
A. A necklace. B. Some money. C. Nothing.
15 What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Fit a home alarm system. B. Call the police. C. Keep a dog.
16. What does the man say about the woman
A. She is puzzled. B. She is brave. C. She is frightened.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where did George park his car
A. At a square. B. At a parking lot. C. On a narrow street.
18. What was the time when he got out of his car
A. At 4:20 pm. B. At 4:40 pm. C. At 5:00 pm.
19. Where did George put his keys
A. In his pocket. B. In his car. C. On the bench.
20. Why was George unable to see his car at first
A. Someone stole it.
B. It was behind another car.
C. He went to a wrong place.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Paris, the capital of France, has some attractive bridges. These are four of the most beautiful bridges in Paris: some in iconic (标志性的) places you’ve seen in the movies, and others in quiet places that you’ll delight in discovering.
Pont des Arts
Connecting the Louvre Museum to the Institut de France, the Pont des Arts, first built by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804 and reconstructed in the 1970s, is a bridge only for people walking that is beloved by tourists and locals alike. In the spring and summer months, Parisians and visitors come here for lazy picnics overlooking the Seine.
Pont Marle
This lovely but little-known bridge is a gateway between the Marais district on the right bank and a natural island on the Seine River. The current stone structure dates to around 1670, following a fire on its wooden structure that destroyed much of the original bridge and the houses that once stood on it. It has remained much the same since the 18th century, making it one of Paris’ oldest bridges.
Pont Alexandre Ⅲ
The Pont Alexandre Ⅲ is probably the most attractive of Paris’ many bridges. Built between 1896 and 1900, it connects the des Invalides with the gardens of the Petit Palais. It’s after dark that you can best appreciate its delicate statues and other decorative elements.
Pont Neuf
First built in 1578 by King Henry Ⅲ, Pont Neuf has seen numerous reconstructions and changes over the centuries. But it conserves its Roman-inspired arch (拱形) structures. This is a lovely bridge that offers easy and picturesque access to the left and right bank. Have some ice cream, explore the lovely riverside paths and enjoy views of Notre Dame Cathedral.
1. What is special about the Pont des Arts
A. It has been rebuilt many times. B. It is one of Paris’ oldest bridges.
C. It is a bridge only for people walking. D. It is the most attractive bridge in Paris.
2. Which is the oldest among the four bridges
A. Pont des Arts. B. Pont Marie.
C. Pont Alexandre Ⅲ D. Pont Neuf.
3. Where is the text probably from
A. A guidebook. B. A health magazine.
C. A news report. D. A book review.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了法国首都巴黎有一些很有吸引力的桥梁。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。文章Pont des Arts段讲到“Connecting the Louvre Museum to the Institut de France, the Pont des Arts, first built by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804 and reconstructed in the 1970s, is a bridge only for people walking that is beloved by tourists and locals alike. (连接卢浮宫和法兰西学院的艺术桥(Pont des Arts)是1804年由拿破仑·波拿巴(Napoleon Bonaparte)建造的，在20世纪70年代重建，是一座仅供行人行走的桥，受到游客和当地人的喜爱。)”可知，艺术桥的特别之处是这是一座供人行走的桥。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。文章Pont des Arts部分讲到“first built by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804 (1804年由拿破仑·波拿巴首次建造)”、Pont Marie.部分讲到“The current stone structure dates to around 1670(目前的石头结构可以追溯到1670年左右)”、Pont Alexandre Ⅲ部分讲到“Built between 1896 and 1900 (建于1896年至1900年)”以及Pont Neuf部分讲到“First built in 1578 by King Henry Ⅲ(始建于1578年，由国王亨利三世建造)”可知，四座桥中最古老的是Pont Neuf。故选D。
3题详解】
推理判断题。文章第一段讲到“Paris, the capital of France, has some attractive bridges. These are four of the most beautiful bridges in Paris: some in iconic (标志性的) places you’ve seen in the movies, and others in quiet places that you’ll delight in discovering. (法国首都巴黎有一些很有吸引力的桥梁。这是巴黎最美丽的四座桥：一些在你在电影中看到的标志性地方，另一些在你乐于发现的安静地方。)”可知，本文大概出自一本指南。故选A。
B
Every day Juanita Mengel, a 67-year-old woman from the state of Ohio, wakes up and puts on her prosthetic (假体的) leg.
Then, Mengel does the same for Lola-Pearl, her five-year-old cat. Lola-Pearl also missed her back left leg. Mengel has many cats. Most of them have disabilities. But Lola-Pearl is special. She is a therapy (治疗) cat. And, she and Mengel are partners of a kind. They are among 200 therapy cat teams registered in the United States by the non-profit group, Pet Partners.
The group helps humans and pets alike by setting them up into teams to provide animal-assisted (帮助) therapy. The teams visit hospitals, nursing homes and schools and assist those in need. Besides dogs and cats, Pet Partners registers other species as therapy animals, including horses, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, birds and mini pigs.
Taylor Griffin is national director at Pet Partners. She said, “Therapy animals are animals who’ve been gauged whether they are suitable for assisting some people, and are based on their ability to meet new people and enjoy the process.”
Mengel said Lola-Pearl showed signs that she would make a good therapy cat soon after the animal joined her family. “I just knew she would be a good therapy because she was so good with people. People really were attracted to her, too,” Mengel said.
Mengel was a traveling nurse when she was in a car accident that almost killed her. One of her legs could not be saved. Later, she connected with a friend in the state of Missouri who had a severely injured kitten. The cat’s legs were twisted together. An animal medical specialist worked to repair the damage, but in the end, they had to remove one of the baby cat’s legs. That kitten was Lola-Pearl.
Mengel took Lola-Pearl as her cat after talking with her friend. Despite the difficulties Mengel has faced, she is grateful to Lola-Pearl and their work in Pet Partners.
“It’s a really rewarding experience,” she said. “I get just as much out of it as the people that I visit.”
4. What can we know about Pet Partners
A. It mainly provides animal-assisted therapy. B. It is a non-profit group founded by Taylor Griffin.
C. It only offers help to patients in hospitals. D. It doesn’t register birds as therapy animals.
5. What does the underlined word “gauged” mean in paragraph 4
A. Guessed. B. Designed. C. Explained. D. Measured.
6. How did Juanita Mengel get to know Lola-Pearl
A. By working in Pet Partners. B. Through one of her friends.
C. By repairing Lola-Pearl’s leg. D. Through moving to Missouri.
7. Which of the following can best describe Juanita Mengel
A. Optimistic and helpful. B. Proud and humorous.
C. Talkative and thoughtful. D. Honest and talented.
【答案】4 A 5. D 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了非营利组织Pet Partners通过将人类和宠物组成团队提供动物援助，来自俄亥俄州的Juanita Mengel与治疗猫Lola Pearl成为伙伴，从中受益。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The group helps humans and pets alike by setting them up into teams to provide animal-assisted (帮助) therapy.(该组织通过组建团队提供动物辅助治疗来帮助人类和宠物)”可知，Pet Partners这一组织主要提供动物辅助治疗。故选A。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段“She said, “Therapy animals are animals who’ve been gauged whether they are suitable for assisting some people, and are based on their ability to meet new people and enjoy the process.”(她说：“治疗动物是经过gauged它们是否是适合帮助一些人的动物，这是基于它们结识新朋友和享受这个过程的能力。”)”可知，基于它们结识新朋友和享受这个过程的能力，治疗动物需要被衡量它们是否适合帮助人，推测划线单词表示“衡量”，与measured同义。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段“Mengel was a traveling nurse when she was in a car accident that almost killed her. One of her legs could not be saved. Later, she connected with a friend in the state of Missouri who had a severely injured kitten. The cat’s legs were twisted together. An animal medical specialist worked to repair the damage, but in the end, they had to remove one of the baby cat’s legs. That kitten was Lola-Pearl.(Mengel是一名旅行护士，她遭遇了一场差点丧命的车祸。她的一条腿无法挽救。后来，她与密苏里州的一位朋友取得了联系，这位朋友养了一只严重受伤的小猫。猫的腿扭在一起了。一位动物医学专家努力修复损伤，但最终，他们不得不切除这只小猫的一条腿。那只小猫叫Lola-Pearl)”可知，Juanita Mengel是通过密苏里州的一位朋友认识Lola-Pearl的。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The teams visit hospitals, nursing homes and schools and assist those in need.(这些团队访问医院、疗养院和学校，并帮助那些需要帮助的人)”以及第七段“Despite the difficulties Mengel has faced, she is grateful to Lola-Pearl and their work in Pet Partners.(尽管Mengel遇到了困难，但她还是感谢Lola Pearl和它们在Pet Partners中的工作)”可知，Juanita Mengel与自己的治疗动物团队去帮助那些需要帮助的人，在自己遇到困难时仍然感激治疗猫和他人所做的工作，可推测Juanita Mengel是乐观且乐于助人的。故选A。
C
Rhough temperature records from December have yet to be finalized, climate scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have found there’s a more than 99%chance that 2023 will have the hottest recorded global average temperature, beating out 2016, the previous leader. The year will be the hottest in 174 years of second-keeping where humans have directly measured the temperature of the planet. It’s also likely to be the hottest in the last 125,000 years, which scientists measure by rebuilding temperature records from physical evidence like tree rings and layers of polar ice that have grown over time.
The record-breaking year caused fuel climate-driven disasters around the globe from extreme heat that hit Arizona for weeks to floods in Libya and record-hot oceans that caused coral to bleach (变白) off Florida.
Scientists say the extreme temperatures are in line with forecasts (预测) for how the planet will continue to warm. The biggest driver of the heat is the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (大气层) from burning fossil fuels (化石燃料). “We know why this is happening,” says Zeke Hausfather, climate scientist at Berkeley Earth, a non-profit organization that studies climate trends. “A year like this would not have occurred without the trillion tons of carbon we’ve put into the atmosphere over the last century.”
Even with the chart-topping heat this year, next year could be equally as hot. A strong El Nino has already begun, where ocean temperatures warm up in the eastern Pacific. El Nino years are typically hotter, because a large amount of heat that’s stored in the ocean is sent to the atmosphere. “There’s absolutely still time to act,” an expert says. “Everything we do to change course today will make things better in the future.”
8. What can be inferred from paragraph 1
A. 2016 is likely to have the hottest global temperature.
B. The temperature records of 2023 have been finished.
C. Humans began to directly measure global temperature 174 years ago.
D. Tree rings are bad for recording temperature.
9. What is the main reason for the record-breaking heat
A. The lack of fossil fuels. B. The increase of greenhouse gases.
C. Corals bleached in the ocean. D. Drivers putting much waste into the air.
10. Why could the next year be equally hot according to the text
A. El Ni o tends to cool down the atmosphere.
B. Ocean pollution leads to a warming Pacific.
C. A strong El Ni o has begun in the western Pacific.
D. A lot of heat stored in the ocean goes into the atmosphere.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. 2023 Has Suffered from a Strong El Nino
B. 2023 May Be the Hottest Year on Record
C. Climate driven Disasters Influence Daily Life
D. The Ocean Plays a Key Role in Cooling Earth
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了美国国家海洋和大气管理局的气候科学家发现2023年有99%以上的可能性将成为有记录以来最热的一年。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The year will be the hottest in 174 years of second-keeping where humans have directly measured the temperature of the planet. (这一年将是人类直接测量地球温度的174年来最热的一年.)”可知，人类直接测量地球温度已有174年，即174年前，人类开始直接测量全球温度。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Scientists say the extreme temperatures are in line with forecasts (预测) for how the planet will continue to warm. The biggest driver of the heat is the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (大气层) from burning fossil fuels (化石燃料). (科学家表示，极端温度与地球将如何持续变暖的预测一致。热量的最大驱动力是燃烧化石燃料在大气层中积聚的温室气体。)”可知，创纪录的高温出现的主要原因是燃烧化石燃料在大气中积聚的温室气体，即温室气体的增加。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Even with the chart-topping heat this year, next year could be equally as hot. A strong El Nino has already begun, where ocean temperatures warm up in the eastern Pacific. El Nino years are typically hotter, because a large amount of heat that’s stored in the ocean is sent to the atmosphere. (即使今年热度高居榜首，明年也可能同样热。强烈的厄尔尼诺现象已经开始，东太平洋的海洋温度上升。厄尔尼诺年通常更热，因为储存在海洋中的大量热量被输送到大气中。)”可知，推测明年可能同样热是因为厄尔尼诺现象已经出现，储存在海洋中的大量热量会被输送到大气中。故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Rhough temperature records from December have yet to be finalized, climate scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have found there’s a more than 99%chance that 2023 will have the hottest recorded global average temperature, beating out 2016, the previous leader. The year will be the hottest in 174 years of second-keeping where humans have directly measured the temperature of the planet. (12月的Rhough温度记录尚未最终确定，美国国家海洋和大气管理局的气候科学家发现2023年有99%以上的可能性将成为有记录以来最热的全球平均温度，击败之前的领先者2016年。这一年将是人类直接测量地球温度的174年来最热的一年。)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了美国国家海洋和大气管理局的气候科学家发现2023年有99%以上的可能性将成为有记录以来最热的一年，所以“2023年可能是有记录以来最热的一年”适合作为文章标题。故选B。
D
Susan Ringwood greets all guests with a simple invitation: to join her in swimming in cold water in the swimming pool. Her offer isn’t limited to the summer months, either. Ringwood and her husband Gary swim in cold water in the swimming pool all year round. “To me, it’s not just about swimming. It’s a unique experience,” she says.
Ringwood simply calls her hobby “swimming”, but some winter fans have begun to promote cold-water swimming as a treatment to a variety of diseases.
While cold-water swimming is a new found passion, scientists say that there’s not much evidence supporting the claims of these health benefits. Nor is the activity without risk. “Extreme temperature changes can potentially cause heart attacks, even death,” says Fran ois Haman, a scientist at the University of Ottawa in Canada.
When your body meets cold water, it can be shocking. Scientists call this the “cold shock” response (反应). When your skin senses the freezing water, it causes you to take a quick deep breath for air and your heart rate to rise quickly to a very high level, which leads to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.
Haman says that being in cold water is more dangerous than in cold air. Water conducts heat much more effectively than air, meaning that it can draw the heat from your body more quickly and efficiently. For those new to the sport, Haman suggests starting slowly, getting used to colder water during the fall, especially paying attention to safety.
According to supporters, cold-water swimming can improve health and immunity (免疫力), and help relieve pain. But while there is some previous scientific research to back up these claims, Denis Blondin, a professor at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec, says that many of these studies included only a small number of people taking part in survey who were mainly young men from European countries, which limits what scientists can say more broadly and in other populations.
12. Why does the author tell Ringwood’s story
A. To attract visitors to swimming. B. To call on guests to join Ringwood.
C. To stress the benefits of swimming. D. To introduce the topic of cold-water swimming.
13. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The “cold shock” response isn’t uncommon
B. Swimming in cold water can be a danger for some reason.
C. Heart rate and blood pressure tend to increase in winter.
D. Some preparations can be made before a cold-water swim.
14. What might Haman agree with according to the text
A. The health benefits of cold-water swimming should be showed.
B. Extreme temperature changes are dangerous but not deadly.
C. Staying in cold air is less dangerous than in cold water.
D. Cold-water swimming isn’t suitable for those new to the sport.
15. What is Blondin’s attitude to previous research
A. Doubtful. B. Uncaring. C. Supportive. D. Uncertain.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了冷水游泳及其可能存在的风险。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Susan Ringwood greets all guests with a simple invitation: to join her in swimming in cold water in the swimming pool.(苏珊·林伍德向所有客人发出了一个简单的邀请：和她一起在游泳池的冷水中游泳)”以及第三段“While cold-water swimming is a new found passion, scientists say that there’s not much evidence supporting the claims of these health benefits.(虽然冷水游泳是一种新发现的热情，但科学家们表示，没有太多证据支持这些健康益处的说法)”可知，作者讲述林伍德的故事，是为了引入文章的主题——冷水游泳。故选D。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“When your body meets cold water, it can be shocking. Scientists call this the “cold shock” response (反应). When your skin senses the freezing water, it causes you to take a quick deep breath for air and your heart rate to rise quickly to a very high level, which leads to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.(当你的身体遇到冷水时，可能会导致休克。科学家称之为“冷休克”反应。当你的皮肤感觉到冰冷的水时，它会让你快速深呼吸得到空气，你的心率会迅速上升到很高的水平，从而导致心率和血压升高)”可知，本段主要介绍了冷水中游泳可能会导致冷休克，心率和血压升高，出现危险，即由于某些原因，在冷水中游泳可能会有危险。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“Haman says that being in cold water is more dangerous than in cold air. (哈曼说，待在冷水中比在冷空气中更危险)”可知，哈曼认为待在冷空气中比待在冷水中危险性小。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第六段“But while there is some previous scientific research to back up these claims, Denis Blondin, a professor at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec, says that many of these studies included only a small number of people taking part in survey who were mainly young men from European countries, which limits what scientists can say more broadly and in other populations.(但是，尽管之前有一些科学研究支持这些说法，但魁北克舍布鲁克大学教授Denis Blondin表示，许多这些研究只包括一小部分参与调查的人，他们主要是来自欧洲国家的年轻男性，这限制了科学家在更广泛和其他人群中的说法)”可知，Denis Blondin认为之前研究的被调查对象有限制，对其研究结果持怀疑的态度。故选A。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Benefits Of Cold Weather
There’s no doubt about it—cold weather can be pretty unpleasant. ___16___ So if you’re feeling down about the cold temperatures outside, read on for a few reasons to be happy about them!
It boosts your brain. Cold temperatures can excite your brain, allowing improved focus and greater clarity of thought. The cold climate increases oxygen flow to the brain. ___17___
It increases brown fat content. Cold weather has the unique ability to increase the number of brown fat cells. ___18___ . Not only do they help us stay comfortably warm in cold temperatures, but they may also even promote weight loss over time.
___19___ In cold weather, an even body temperature can be beneficial for a good night’s rest. As our bodies try to keep warm when it’s cold out, blood vessels get narrower and help control your sleep temperature for a more relaxed and restful sleep. People sleeping in colder environments generally wake up feeling more refreshed than those sleeping in warmer temperatures.
It improves skin health. ___20___ Low temperatures force us to dress warmly against the cold, leading to protection against environmental aspects that would otherwise remove water from our skin.
All in all, there are many benefits to spending time outside in cold weather! Next time you want to stay inside and avoid the cold, keep these benefits in mind and consider getting outside for a few minutes!
A. It helps you sleep.
B. It raises health awareness.
C. Thus, the central nervous system can perform at increased levels.
D. Cold weather exposure is a helpful contribution to our well-being.
E. They are important for controlling body temperature by producing heat.
F. Cold weather can be good for keeping our skin looking and feeling healthy.
G. While it makes us want to stay indoors, cold weather has some major benefits.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. E 19. A 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了寒冷天气的一些好处。
【16题详解】
根据上文“There’s no doubt about it—cold weather can be pretty unpleasant. (毫无疑问，寒冷的天气会让人很不舒服。)”以及后文“So if you’re feeling down about the cold temperatures outside, read on for a few reasons to be happy about them! (所以，如果你对外面的寒冷天气感到沮丧，那就往下读，看看有什么理由让你开心起来吧！)”可知，后文提到了寒冷的天气也有理由开心，说明寒冷的天气也有好处。故G选项“虽然它使我们想呆在室内，但寒冷的天气也有一些主要的好处”符合语境，故选G。
【17题详解】
根据上文“It boosts your brain. Cold temperatures can excite your brain, allowing improved focus and greater clarity of thought. The cold climate increases oxygen flow to the brain. (它能增强你的大脑。低温可以刺激你的大脑，让你的注意力更集中，思维更清晰。寒冷的气候增加了大脑的氧气流量。)”可知，本句与上文构成因果关系，指出寒冷的气候增加了大脑的氧气流量所带来的积极影响。故C选项“因此，中枢神经系统可以在更高的水平上工作。”符合语境，故选C。
【18题详解】
根据上文“It increases brown fat content. Cold weather has the unique ability to increase the number of brown fat cells. (它增加棕色脂肪的含量。寒冷的天气有增加棕色脂肪细胞数量的独特能力。)”以及后文“Not only do they help us stay comfortably warm in cold temperatures, but they may also even promote weight loss over time. (它们不仅能帮助我们在寒冷的天气里保持舒适温暖，而且随着时间的推移，它们甚至还能促进减肥。)”可知，本句承接上文，解释棕色脂肪细胞的作用，E选项中They指代上文brown fat cells。故E选项“它们通过产生热量对控制体温很重要。”符合语境，故选E。
【19题详解】
根据本段内容“In cold weather, an even body temperature can be beneficial for a good night’s rest. As our bodies try to keep warm when it’s ‘cold out, blood vessels get narrower and help control your sleep temperature for a more relaxed and restful sleep. People sleeping in colder environments generally wake up feeling more refreshed than those sleeping in warmer temperatures. (在寒冷的天气里，稳定的体温有助于晚上睡个好觉。当外面很冷的时候，我们的身体会试图保持温暖，血管会变窄，帮助控制你的睡眠温度，从而获得更放松、更安宁的睡眠。睡在寒冷环境中的人醒来时通常比睡在温暖环境中的人更神清气爽。)”可知，本段的主旨是寒冷的天气有助于睡眠。故A选项“它有助于睡眠。”符合语境，故选A。
【20题详解】
根据后文“Low temperatures force us to dress warmly against the cold, leading to protection against environmental aspects that would otherwise remove water from our skin. (低温迫使我们穿上暖和的衣服来抵御寒冷，从而保护我们免受环境因素的影响，否则会使皮肤失去水分。)”可知，后文提到低温会避免皮肤失去水分，即寒冷天气对皮肤有好处。故F选项“寒冷的天气可以使我们的皮肤看起来和感觉健康。”符合语境，故选F。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese. This year, I decided to participate in all the activities organized for ____21____ students to celebrate the Spring Festival.
The preparation began a month ago, ____22____ our rooms with Spring Festival couplets (对联) and New Year paintings. Later we ____23____ an activity to write Spring Festival couplets. When I saw my teacher bring a special kind of pen, I became ____24____ to know what it was called. In addition, we were going to use a brush to ____25____ Chinese characters on red paper. Besides, there was another ____26____ thing called ink. After ____27____ the tools needed for Spring Festival couplets, we started our ____28____ journey. The teacher taught us how to hold a writing brush. I tried to hold it, ____29____ it in the ink, and start writing carefully, but the _____30_____ of the pen was too soft and I couldn’t _____31_____ it at all. I was disappointed but I did not give up. I carefully studied the teacher’s _____32_____. After several attempts, I wrote a line of words At this time, I found that my sleeves (袖子) were already filled with ink as I was too focused on _____33_____.
Even so I was very happy, because I felt that I had learned the _____34_____ of writing calligraphy, that is, to hold the pen in the correct _____35_____. Then I realized sometimes I have to experience something in order to understand it.
21. A. minority B. foreign C. local D. low-income
22. A. cleaning B. decorating C. designing D. building
23. A. won B. described C. launched D. restricted
24. A. curious B. miserable C. upset D. ashamed
25. A. learn B. carve C. draw D. write
26. A. magical B. global C. affordable D. useless
27. A. using B. mixing C. recycling D. understanding
28. A. repetitive B. easy C. creative D. effective
29. A. dip B. hang C. cover D. set
30. A. figure B. material C. ink D. tip
31. A. correct B. make C. accept D. solve
32. A. goal B. method C. reaction D. course
33. A. improving B. reading C. practising D. listening
34. A. difficulty B. form C. meaning D. way
35. A. posture B. emotion C. attitude D. habit
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一位外国的留学生在中国学校感受春节传统习俗的故事。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：今年寒假期间，我决定留在学校参加所有为外国学生组织的庆祝春节的活动。A. minority少数的；B. foreign外国的；C. local当地的；D. low-income低收入的。根据前文“The Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese.”以及下文内容可知，此处说的是为外国留学生组织春节庆祝活动。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：准备工作一个月前就开始了，我们用春联和年画装饰房间。A. cleaning打扫；B. decorating装饰；C. designing设计；D. building 建立。根据后面的“Spring Festival couplets and new year painting(春节对联和年画）”可知，此处指的是装饰房间。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来我们发起了写春联的活动。A. won赢得；B. described描述；C. launched发起；D. restricted限制。结合后面的“an activity to write Spring Festival couplets(一个写春节对联的活动）”可知，我们发起了这个活动。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我看到我的老师带来一种特殊的笔，我好奇它叫什么。A. curious好奇的；B. miserable困苦的，悲惨的；C. upset不安的；D. ashamed羞愧的。结合前文“When I saw my teacher bring a special kind of pen”以及下文“to know what it was called”可知，老师带来了一种特殊的笔，作者对于这种笔叫什么好奇。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：此外，我们将用毛笔在红纸上写汉字。A. learn学习；B. carve雕刻；C. draw画；D. write写。前文提到brush pen(毛笔），后文提到red paper(红纸），可知按照中国传统，要在红纸上写字，Chinese characters是中国汉字。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：此外，还有一种神奇的东西叫墨水。A. magical神奇的；B. global全球的；C. affordable买得起的；D. useless无用的。根据上文“When I saw my teachers bring a special kind of pen, I became ___4___ to know what it was called”可知，作者认为墨水也是神奇的东西。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在了解了写春联所需的工具后，我们开始了创作之旅。A. using使用；B. mixing混合；C. recycling循环；D. understanding了解。根据后文“the tools needed for Spring Festival couplets, we started our ____8____ journey”可知，了解了工具后，就开始写春联了。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在了解了写春联所需的工具后，我们开始了创作之旅。A. repetitive重复的；B. easy容易的；C. creative有创造性的；D. effective有效的。前文一直讲作者看到毛笔是好奇的，ink(墨水）是magical(神奇的），可知他认为写汉字的过程应该是有创造性的。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我试着拿着毛笔，蘸着墨水，开始仔细地写，但是笔尖太软了，我根本做不到。A. dip蘸，浸；B. hang悬挂；C. cover覆盖；D. set设置。根据后文“it in the ink, and start writing carefully”可知，作者把毛笔蘸上墨水开始写字。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. figure数字；B. material材料；C. ink墨水；D. tip尖端。结合后文“of the pen was too soft and I couldn’t”以及常识可知，毛笔笔尖很软不容易握住。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是笔尖太软了，我根本做不到。A. correct纠正；B. make成功；C. accept接受；D. solve解决。前文讲到“The teacher taught us how to hold a writing brush.”，后文提到“I was disappointed but I did not give up.”可知，作者没有做到，很失望但是没有放弃。make it“成功做到”，固定短语。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我仔细研究了老师的方法。A. goal目标；B. method方法；C. reaction反应；D. course课程。根据前文“The teacher taught us how to hold a writing brush(老师教我们如何抓住一支毛笔）”和“but I did not give up”可知，作者没有放弃，仔细研究老师的握笔方法。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这时，我发现我的袖子已经被墨水弄脏了，因为我太专注于练习了。A. improving发展；B. reading读；C. practising练习；D. listening听。根据前文“After several attempts, I wrote a line of words”可知，作者努力尝试如何写毛笔字，因此可知他一直在练习。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很高兴，因为我觉得我已经学会了写书法的方式，那就是以正确的姿势握笔。A. difficulty困难；B. form形式；C. meaning意义；D. way方式，方法。根据上文“The teacher taught us how to hold a writing brush.（老师教我们如何握毛笔）”可知，作者认为自己学到了写毛笔字的方法。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很高兴，因为我觉得我已经学会了写毛笔的原理，那就是以正确的姿势握笔。A. posture姿势；B. emotion情感；C. attitude态度；D. habit习惯。根据“hold the pen in the correct”可知，作者认为写毛笔字的原理就是要以正确的姿势握笔。故选A。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Zu Ti of the Jin Dynasty was a man who had with great ambition. When he was young, he had a good friend ___36___ (name) Liu Kun. They had such a deep friendship ___37___ they stayed together every day and got up at the same time every morning.
One day, when they were sleeping. Zu Ti heard the rooster crowing (鸡鸣) . He woke up Liu Kun and said, “How about ___38___ (get) up to play swords (剑) as soon as we heard the rooster crowing from now on ” Liu Kun was still ___39___ (sleep) . But he agreed with him ___40___ (joyful) . From then on, they got up and played swords once the rooster began crowing. They kept their word and never gave up no matter ___41___ cold in winter or hot in summer. Hard work ___42___ (pay) off. After a long period of hard study and training, they finally became the all-rounder. And they both did excellent jobs to their country.
The idiom “to rise with the rooster” teaches us that with ambition and hard work, ___43___ (succeed) is possible. When we can discover our shortcomings ___44___ time, it is not too late to try. But if you are not willing ____45____ (work) hard, you will not be able to achieve a career after all.
【答案】36. named
37. that 38. getting
39. sleepy 40. joyfully
41. how 42. paid
43. success
44. in 45. to work
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了“闻鸡起舞”的成语故事以及感悟。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当他年轻的时候，他有一个好朋友叫刘琨。分析句子结构可知friend与name构成被动关系，故用过去分词做定语。故填named。
【37题详解】
考查状语从句。句意：他们有如此深厚的友谊，以至于每天呆在一起，每天早上都在同一时间起床。根据句意和such可知，此处为结果状语从句such…that…。故填that。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：从现在起，我们一听到公鸡叫就起来舞剑怎么样？about是介词，作介词的宾语，应用动名词形式。故填getting。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：刘琨仍然很困。作表语，应用形容词sleepy。故填sleepy。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：但他高兴地同意了。修饰动词agree应用副词joyfully，故填joyfully。
【41题详解】
考查状语从句。句意：不管冬天多冷夏天多热，他们都遵守诺言，从不放弃。表示“无论多么”，引导让步状语从句，应用no matter how，修饰cold。故填how。
【42题详解】
考查时态。句意：努力没有白费。根据语境可知描述发生在过去的事情，用一般过去时。故填paid。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意：“闻鸡起舞”这个成语告诉我们，只要有抱负和努力工作，成功是可能的。作主语，应用名词success，不可数。故填success。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：当我们能及时发现自己的缺点时，努力绝不会晚。表示“及时”短语为in time。故填in。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：但如果你不愿意努力，你终究无法成就事业。短语be willing to do sth.表示“愿意做某事”。故填to work。
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，上周日你校举办了以“动物保护”为主题的照片展。请你给外国朋友Eric写一封邮件告诉他相关情况，内容包括：
1. 展览的时间、地点；
2. 展览的内容；
3. 同学们的感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Eric,
Last Sunday, our school held a photo exhibition with the theme of “Animal Protection”. The exhibition was held in the school hall and exhibited a variety of photos related to animal protection.
The exhibition exhibited the photos taken by our students and teachers, as well as some professional photographers. The photos included some animals’ behaviors, habitats, and interactions with humans. The exhibition received a lot of positive feedback from the students and teachers. Many students were moved by the photos and expressed their desire to do more for animal protection.
If you’re interested in learning more about our school’s activities, please contact me.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生写一封邮件，向Eric介绍以“动物保护”为主题的照片展的情况，具体包括：展览的时间、地点，展览的内容，同学们的感受。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
展出：exhibit→display
各种各样的：a variety of→all kinds of
和……有关：related to→connected with
感动的：moved→touched
2. 句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：The exhibition was held in the school hall and exhibited a variety of photos related to animal protection.
拓展句：The exhibition was held in the school hall, exhibiting a variety of photos related to animal protection.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The exhibition exhibited the photos taken by our students and teachers, as well as some professional photographers.(运用了过去分词短语作后置定语)
【高分句型2】If you’re interested in learning more about our school’s activities, please contact me.(运用了If引导条件状语从句、动名词作宾语、祈使句)
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。
Emily was a student, who was always shy and lacked confidence. She struggled to make friends and believed that she wasn’t good at anything. That started affecting her academic performance and overall happiness. She said to herself, “I’m a loser. I can’t get anything done.” She felt worried and tried to find solutions. However, unfortunately, all she had done was in vain.
One day, Emily’s teacher, Ms. Johnson, noticed her attitude and decided to help her regain her confidence. She said to Emily, “No one is born confident and strong. You have to make a change, so take the first step forward.” She encouraged Emily to participate in classroom activities and group projects. At first, Emily was hesitant, fearing that she would embarrass herself in front of her classmates. But with gentle encouragement and support from Ms. Johnson, she slowly started to overcome her fears. So she started to open up and take action to be better.
Ms. Johnson also noticed that Emily had a talent for writing. She suggested that Emily join the school newspaper team. Emily felt nervous about contributing her work, but the positive feedback from her peers and teachers improved her confidence. She saw that her unique views were value d by others. She started writing some essays to show everyone the desire for beauty in her heart. And the readers were amazed by her writings.
As Emily gained more confidence in her writing, she decided to take on new challenges. She joined the debate team, despite her fear of public speaking. With regular practice and guidance from her teammates, Emily gradually overcame her stage fright and found her voice in expressing her opinions. Obviously, she was successful in her speeches as well.
Outside of school, Emily discovered her passion for community service. She started volunteering at a local animal shelter, where she was able to make a positive impact on the lives of abandoned pets. The experience not only gave her a sense of purpose but also allowed her to connect with like-minded persons who shared the same love for animals.
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。
Over time, Emily’s confidence began to come out in other aspects (方面) of her life.
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At the end of her high school, Emily looked back on the journey she had taken.
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【答案】范文
Over time , Emily’s confidence began to come out in other aspects (方面) of her life. She became more active in her friendships, expressing her needs and opinions. She also took on leadership roles in various clubs and organizations, where she learned valuable skills such as teamwork and problem-solving. She reached out to students who were not confident and shared her experiences with them in order to help them change themselves. In addition, her own academic performance improved gradually, and, as a result, she became a student with good grades. She felt proud of herself.
At the end of her high school, Emily looked back on the journey she had taken. She realized that her lack of confidence had held her back from exploring her true potential. But by pushing herself outside of her comfort zone and taking new opportunities, she had grown into a strong and confident individual with the help of Ms. Johnson. Emily’s story serves as a reminder that confidence can be regained through perseverance and stepping out of one’s comfort zone.With support from teachers, classmates and beliefs in ourselves, we can overcome self-doubt and discover our hidden talents.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了艾米丽是一个害羞，缺乏自信的学生。她努力结交朋友，认为自己什么都不擅长。这开始影响她的学习成绩和整体幸福感。约翰逊老师注意到了她缺乏自信，于是决定帮助她重拾信心。她鼓励艾米丽参加课堂活动和小组项目，艾米丽慢慢开始克服恐惧，最终变得自信起来，还主动帮助其他同学。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“随着时间的推移，艾米丽的自信开始在她生活的其他方面表现出来。”可知，第一段可描写艾米丽变得自信的表现以及她对自己的感受。
②由第二段首句内容“高中毕业时，艾米丽回顾了她走过的旅程。”可知，第二段可描写艾米丽感悟自己的进步。
2.续写线索：艾米丽变得自信——担任职务——主动提供帮助——成绩提高——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①表达：express/extend/convey
②提高：improve/get better
③发现：discover/find out
情绪类
①宝贵的：valuable/precious
②毅力：perseverance/ doggedness
【点睛】[高分句型1] She reached out to students who were not confident and shared her experiences with them in order to help them change themselves. (运用了who引导定语从句)
[高分句型2] She realized that her lack of confidence had held her back from exploring her true potential. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
