绝密★启用前
邯郸市2023—2024学年第一学期期末质量检测
高一英语
注意事项：
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和考号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑, 如需 改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。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 will Tom probably do this weekend
A. Go camping. B. Visit a friend. C. Go shopping.
2. Where are the speakers now
A. In a department store. B. In a restaurant. C. In a parking lot.
3. When will the man see Professor Smith
A. This Monday. B. This Wednesday. C. Next Tuesday.
4 Why does the man apologize
A. His store sent the wrong clothes.
B. His store cancelled the woman’s order.
C. His store delivered the clothes to the wrong place.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Writing a book. B. Throwing a birthday party. C. Buying a present.
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. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Borrow some French books.
B. Take French classes.
C. Learn about French culture.
7. What does the woman ask the man to do to help her
A. Look after her pet.
B. Take care of Kathrine.
C. Watch over her houseplants.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. When is the hiking team leaving tomorrow
A. At 6:30 a. m. B. At 7:00 a. m. C. At 7:30 a. m.
9. How will the hiking team travel to their destination
A. By car. B. By train. C. By bus.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至13题。
10. What is the man going to do
A. Go to a drugstore. B. Watch a movie. C. Take a subway.
11 What has caused the man’s trouble
A. His poor vocabulary.
B. His shortage of experience abroad.
C. The difference between languages.
12. What was the man looking for just now
A. A washroom. B. A chemist’s shop. C. A bookshop.
13. What do we know about the man
A He is from the Great Britain.
B. He found the drugstore easily.
C. He dislikes the subway here.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。
14. What do pandas spend 12 to 14 hours doing every day
A. Eating. B. Playing. C. Sleeping.
15. What is the advantage of pandas’ being black and white
A. They can hide themselves more easily.
B. They can frighten other animals away.
C. They can recognize each other easily.
16. Why are pandas endangered according to the woman
A. Humans are destroying their habitat.
B. They are killed by their enemies.
C. They fail to adapt to the climate change.
17 What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Guide and tourist.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. How long was the girl trapped in the ruins
A. For 7 hours. B. For 8 hours . C. For 17 hours.
19. Where did the girl hide herself to take shelter
A. Under the sofa. B. Under the desk. C. Behind the bookshelf.
20. How can we describe the girl after the earthquake
A. Nervous. B. Helpful. C. Smart.
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
Sierra Leone Tour
Sierra Leone is a country on the rise, with new flights, a first-ever ecotourism journey, and national park accommodations coming in 2024. Visit before everyone else you know catches on. Perhaps the most exciting development is Sierra Leone’s push to protect and show its wildlife, with new experiences for travellers.
It will offer first-ever accommodations at two important sites: A pair of lake hotels have opened at southeastern river island of Jaibui; you can also choose tent stay at Loma Mountains National Park.
Single 1 room 2 people 1 room
Lake hotel $350/per room $550/per room
Tent stay $200/per room $400/per room
The sun shines down on Sierra Leone throughout the year! Set in the southern hemisphere (南半球), Sierra Leone can be quite cold in the dry winter months, with temperatures often dropping below the freezing point (冰点). The time between June and October is best for Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone is home to Mount Bintumani, the tallest peak (顶峰) in West Africa west of Mount Cameroon with a great number of endangered animal and bird species like the bizarre-looking White-necked Rockfowl, perfect for birdwatchers. But please note that there is no way for you to request changes to the accommodations. And tourists must be above 3 years old.
1. How much shall a person pay for one room in the Lake hotel
A. $200. B. $350. C. $400. D. $550.
2. When is the best time to visit Sierra Leone
A. April. B. May. C. September. D. November.
3. What can we learn about the tour
A. It accepts tourists of any age.
B. It is suitable for observing birds.
C. Tourists can request changes to the accommodations.
D. Tourists have a chance to admire the tallest mountain in Africa.
B
A talented teen painter in Waterbury is helping her very sick father with her love of art. The 15-year-old girl from Waterbury could become a well-known artist one day. For now, though, part of her love for painting is the chance to help her dad, who’s ill. “It’s kind of like an ache-a heartbreak,” she said. “You never want to see one of your loved ones get hurt. ”
Her father is suffering from type-one diabetes (糖尿病) and is having trouble affording his mounting medical bills. “I’m suffering from heart disease, and blindness from my diabetes,” her father said. Angie has decided to put her talent as an artist to good use.
On Saturday, Sept. 23 from noon to 4 p. m., she’s hosting her own one day art exhibition (展览) to sell her paintings and raise money mainly for her father’s medical bills. “Angie’s Art Exhibition” will be at the North End Recreation Centre, located at 262 North Main Street in Waterbury. She’s also using it to help the Fairfield Animal Shelter. Angie loves animals—you see that on many of her paintings.
This isn’t the first time Angie has put her paintbrush to good use helping others. Her mother tells News 8 that Angie has also used her work to help her community: a local family who lost their father, and children who needed school supplies.
“She has an angelic heart. If there were more people like her in the world, there wouldn’t be so much chaos (混乱) and hate. I just look up to her and say ‘I’m very proud of you,’ ”her father said.
“My dad’s a great person. Though he goes through this, he still loves me and supports me in any way he can. It makes me feel important, “she said.
4. What is the main reason why Angie is hosting her own art exhibition
A. To show her talent as an artist. B. To raise money to treat her father.
C. To sell her paintings to art collectors. D. To support the Fairfield Animal Shelter.
5. What is Angie’s father’s opinion of her
A. He expects her to become a world-famous artist.
B. He takes pride in her and considers her to be an angel.
C. He is disappointed in her for not concentrating on study.
D. He thinks she should focus on helping him instead of others.
6. Which of the following words can best describe Angie
A. Artistic and caring. B. Humorous and kind.
C. Independent and proud. D. Knowledgeable and helpful.
7. What does the story intend to tell us
A. It’s never too late to learn.
B. Study first and play afterwards.
C. The company of parents is important to children’s development.
D. Determination and creativity can be powerful tools to help those in need.
C
Scientists have reported that the sea ice in Antarctica (南极) is at a record low level. Antarctica is a great, icy land, surrounded (围绕) by the huge Southern Ocean. The ice in Antarctica doesn’t just cover the land. There’s also a large area of sea ice on the ocean’s surface.
Every year, the sea ice at the South Pole goes through a cycle. In the summer, the huge sea ice melts (融化) to its smallest point. Over the colder winter months, the sea ice grows and grows until it covers a wide area. Usually, the sea ice covers the greatest area around September 23, as winter ends at the South Pole.
Scientists have been measuring the area of the sea ice in Antarctica since 1979. For most of this time, Antarctica has seemed to be almost unaffected by the changing weather conditions experienced in other parts of the globe. That began to change around 2016. Now, for several years, the area of Antartica’s sea ice has been shrinking.
This year, the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) reported that Antartica’s sea ice covered its greatest area on September 10 — almost two weeks earlier than normal. And the sea ice was at a new record low-not just by a little bit, but by a lot.
The last time Antartica’s low sea ice set a record at the end of winter was in 1986. And this year, there’s about 398, 000 square miles less sea ice than in 1986.
Scientists are still trying to understand what is driving the change in Antarctica. One likely direct cause for the change is the rising temperatures of the world’s oceans. Ted Scambos, a research scientist at the University of Colorado, says Antarctica’s ice levels have always changed some, but the sharp loss this year is “pointing towards warmer ocean conditions around the continent.”
The new low record has concerned the scientists. Scientists are working hard to better understand Antarctica. They don’t know yet if this is just a short-term problem, or part of a long-term shift (转变) towards less sea ice in Antarctica.
8. What does the underlined word “shrinking” mean in Paragraph 3
A. Getting smaller. B. Being flat. C. Observed. D. Measured.
9. Why does the author mention the record in 1986
A. To give an example. B. To make a comparison.
C. To make a summary. D. To offer an argument.
10. What is the possible direct reason for the change in Antarctica’s sea ice
A. The changing weather conditions. B. Human activities in Antarctica.
C. Increased volcanic activities in the area. D. The increasing temperatures of the global oceans.
11. How do scientists feel about the low record
A. Worried. B. Annoyed. C. Excited. D. Satisfied.
D
A new song by the famous band The Beatles has been released despite half of the band members no longer being alive, thanks to the help of AI.
The Beatles was a legendary British rock band that remained second to Elvis Presley from the 1960s. It was made up of four musicians—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The new song, titled Now and Then, is unique because it combined the singing of McCartney and Starr with Lennon, who passed away in 1980, and the guitar skills of Harrison, who passed away in 2001.
The song was initially written and partly recorded by Lennon in the late 1970s and further developed by band mates years later but as technology then was limited, they didn’t release it due to the sound quality not being satisfying.
Peter Jackson, most famous for directing The Lord of the Rings, directed the music video for Norw and Then and it can be watched now online. It was thanks to new Al audio restoration (音频修复) technology that Peter Jackson allowed the four band members to “come together” one last time.
Since its release last week, the song has been well received in the UK. Beatles fans around the world favoured this historic musical event.
”Now and Then is an absolutely heart-warming piece of work, “posted Liam Gallagher, whose hits were affected by The Beatles’ musical style.
Of course, there are those who are not totally interested in the song. ”Now and Then is not terrible. But honestly, it’s kind of boring, “Geoff Edgers wrote in The Washington Post.
The Times in the UK said the song showed Al being used to its best advantage.
12. Why was the song “Now and Then” not released at first
A. The song was not completed. B. The sound quality was not good enough.
C. The band members did not like the song. D. The song was let out before its official release.
13. How did Peter Jackson contribute to the song
A. He wrote and recorded the song.
B. He invented new audio restoration technology.
C. He restored the band members’ sound using AI.
D. He played the guitar on the recording.
14. What is the attitude of The Times towards the release of Now and Then
A Supportive. B. Curious. C. Unfavourable. D. Unclear.
15. What is the best title of the text
A. The Beatles Remains Second to Elvis Presley
B. Beatles Fans Welcome the New Song of The Beatles
C. Peter Jnckson Directed the Music Video for The Beatles
D. The Beatles Released a New Song with the Help of Al
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。
It may be difficult to start high school. ____16____ But never fear! Here are some suggestions for you to adapt to the change.
Do conduct research on the school through the school’s website. Check out the school’s grading policies, activities, and deadlines (for programs, curricula, etc.) before you move. If you’ve got that covered, you may choose to begin looking at school scholarships (奖学金) or competitions. _____17_____
Do visit the school before your first day of school. Most schools offer some kind of open house for newcomers to learn about the school’s academic (学术的) and curricular offerings.
_____18_____. Attending it can also help you find out a lot about the school’s academic atmosphere (氛围) and environment.
Do start looking into clubs and extra-curricular activities right away. _____19_____ Once you’ve gone through the school’s clubs and found a few that interest you, attend all the clubs you found yourself drawn to. The purpose of attending these first club meetings is simply to gain a sense of the extra-curricular environment at your school, and see what activities you may find yourself enjoying.
_____20_____. Many students make the mistake of setting out to achieve the highest grades at their new school. It is true that your grades are very important, but make sure that you spend a good deal of your time interacting with other students and ensuring that you’ll have some healthy relationships and networks with others. A social network will offer you the support and fun you need during high school.
A. Don’t forget to turn to teachers and other students.
B. Don’t build up your academics at the cost of your social life.
C. Many students are afraid of the changes that high school can bring.
D. Remember that you’re strengthening yourself for future life changes.
E. Find out a club list as early as possible to dig out the clubs that interest you.
F. This will make you prepared for applying to or signing up for those programs.
G. You can learn some basic information about the school through the open house.
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。
When I was a child, there was nothing I loved more than painting. It was my. ____21____ of joy. I could spend hours being lost in my ____22____ , bringing to life the images in my mind.
However, after graduating from college, the ____23____ of work took hold. The hobby that filled my childhood with happiness ____24____ faded away (逐渐消失).
One sunny day I found myself ____25____ in a nearby park. I. ____26____ a group of children sitting together, their eyes. ____27____ wonder and their hands covered in paint. They were laughing describing their dreams on ____28____ , and at that moment, I was transported back to my own childhood.
____29____ those kids, I realized that I had lost something precious (宝贵的) along the way. It was time to reconnect with the ____30____ within, to rediscover the world of colours and imagination. Despite the ____31____ life, I decided to pick up my brushes and ____32____ to the world of art.
Painting has become a way to ____33____ the beautiful moments of my life, whether it is a golden sunset, a beautiful flower, or a lazy afternoon. I paint not to become a famous artist, but to ____34____ the joy of my childhood, to ____35____ the simple pleasures of life, and to hold onto the magical world of imagination.
21. A. price B. source C. flash D. result
22. A. imagination B. homework C. fear D. confusion
23. A. excitement B. power C. pressure D. expectation
24. A. gradually B. probably C. wildly D. hopefully
25. A. chatting B. sweating C. cheating D. walking
26. A. taught B. noticed C. recognized D. remembered
27. A. waiting for B. begging for C. filled with D. alarmed with
28. A. paper B. wood C. books D. novels
29. A. Watching B. Holding C. Helping D. Checking
30. A. architect B. soldier C. adult D. artist
31. A. free B. quiet C. busy D. boring
32. A. agree B. adapt C. refer D. return
33. A. plan B. record C. face D. recover
34. A. reduce B. balance C. relive D. destroy
35. A. trap B. appreciate C. expect D. hide
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。
Nanjing is a city that has played an important role in Chinese history for thousands of years. Nanjing _____36_____ (name) the capital city first in 229 AD during the Three Kingdoms period. It has been a capital city many times. It’s a place that is relatively unknown ____37____ foreigners yet very popular with local tourists.
When Dave and I got the chance _____38_____ (travel) to it, we jumped at it. We hadn’t known anything about Nanjing before going, but hearing that it was a popular destination from Shanghai, we were excited to explore it. It turns out that Nanjing is one of our favourite ______39______ (place) to visit in China.
We first went to Nanjing Niushoushan Cultural Park. A trolley (电车) took us to the top of the mountain _____40_____ we could view the immaculate(圣洁的) Buddhist Palace that was built into the side of the mountain. ______41______ (open) in 2015, it is an example that proves the traditional and the modern can co-exist.
But soon we ______42______ (realize) that a real treat was inside the palace when we took the escalator (自动扶梯) 6 stories underground to see the Thousand-Buddha Hall. With a height of 28 metres, the golden hall is ______43______ (impress).
We highly recommend ______44______ (take) a full day to explore the Niushoushan Cultural Park to visit all the sites on the mountains. And do remember visiting the Usnisa Palace is _______45_______must.
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，近日你们学校推出了一个针对交换生的暑期夏令营项目。请你给新西兰的朋友 Tom写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 邀请他参加这一项目；
2. 项目介绍。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
David and George were best friends at school. They sat together in the same school classroom, shared sandwiches during lunch breaks, and had countless adventures together,
As George’s birthday approached, David noticed something that concerned him. It was George’s shoes, the soles (鞋底) of which were nearly worn through. They were no longer as comfortable as they should be, and David could tell that George needed a new pair of shoes and he decided to do something special for his friend on his birthday.
David’s thoughtful plan started with a conversation with his mum. He explained how much he cared for his friend George and how he wanted to gift him a pair of shoes for his birthday.
His mum, a kind and wise woman, agreed that it was a wonderful idea. She also wanted to teach David an important lesson about earning and giving. So, they discussed a plan together. “David,” his mum said, “I think it’s a lovely idea to buy shoes for George. But how about this I can give you some money for doing extra housework around the house. You can earn the money you need to buy the shoes. What do you think “David’s eyes lit up, and he smiled widely. “That’s a great idea, Mum! I want to do it. ”
David became a whirlwind (旋风) of activity around the house. He swept the floor, watered the plants, washed the clothes, and even helped his mum with the dishes. His determination to earn enough money for George’s gift shone through his every action.
As days turned into weeks, David saved penny by penny. His mum was impressed by his hard work. She knew that her son’s surprise for George would not only make his friend happy but would also teach David the joy of giving.
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。
Finally, George’s birthday came and David invited George to his home celebration.
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George was so moved by the gift he received.
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听力答案：1-5 CCBAC 6-10 BCACB 11-15 CBAAC 16-20 AABBC绝密★启用前
邯郸市2023—2024学年第一学期期末质量检测
高一英语
注意事项：
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和考号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑, 如需 改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。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 will Tom probably do this weekend
A. Go camping. B. Visit a friend. C. Go shopping.
2. Where are the speakers now
A. In a department store. B. In a restaurant. C. In a parking lot.
3. When will the man see Professor Smith
A. This Monday. B. This Wednesday. C. Next Tuesday.
4. Why does the man apologize
A. His store sent the wrong clothes.
B. His store cancelled the woman’s order.
C. His store delivered the clothes to the wrong place.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Writing a book. B. Throwing a birthday party. C. Buying a present.
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. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Borrow some French books.
B. Take French classes.
C. Learn about French culture.
7. What does the woman ask the man to do to help her
A. Look after her pet.
B. Take care of Kathrine.
C. Watch over her houseplants.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. When is the hiking team leaving tomorrow
A. At 6:30 a. m. B. At 7:00 a. m. C. At 7:30 a. m.
9. How will the hiking team travel to their destination
A. By car. B. By train. C. By bus.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至13题。
10. What is the man going to do
A. Go to a drugstore. B. Watch a movie. C. Take a subway.
11. What has caused the man’s trouble
A. His poor vocabulary.
B. His shortage of experience abroad.
C. The difference between languages.
12. What was the man looking for just now
A. A washroom. B. A chemist’s shop. C. A bookshop.
13. What do we know about the man
A. He is from the Great Britain.
B. He found the drugstore easily.
C. He dislikes the subway here.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。
14. What do pandas spend 12 to 14 hours doing every day
A. Eating. B. Playing. C. Sleeping.
15. What is the advantage of pandas’ being black and white
A. They can hide themselves more easily.
B. They can frighten other animals away.
C. They can recognize each other easily.
16. Why are pandas endangered according to the woman
A. Humans are destroying their habitat.
B. They are killed by their enemies.
C. They fail to adapt to the climate change.
17. What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Guide and tourist.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18 How long was the girl trapped in the ruins
A. For 7 hours. B. For 8 hours . C. For 17 hours.
19. Where did the girl hide herself to take shelter
A. Under the sofa. B. Under the desk. C. Behind the bookshelf.
20. How can we describe the girl after the earthquake
A. Nervous. B. Helpful. C. Smart.
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
Sierra Leone Tour
Sierra Leone is a country on the rise, with new flights, a first-ever ecotourism journey, and national park accommodations coming in 2024. Visit before everyone else you know catches on. Perhaps the most exciting development is Sierra Leone’s push to protect and show its wildlife, with new experiences for travellers.
It will offer first-ever accommodations at two important sites: A pair of lake hotels have opened at southeastern river island of Jaibui; you can also choose tent stay at Loma Mountains National Park.
Single 1 room 2 people 1 room
Lake hotel $350/per room $550/per room
Tent stay $200/per room $400/per room
The sun shines down on Sierra Leone throughout the year! Set in the southern hemisphere (南半球), Sierra Leone can be quite cold in the dry winter months, with temperatures often dropping below the freezing point (冰点). The time between June and October is best for Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone is home to Mount Bintumani, the tallest peak (顶峰) in West Africa west of Mount Cameroon with a great number of endangered animal and bird species like the bizarre-looking White-necked Rockfowl, perfect for birdwatchers. But please note that there is no way for you to request changes to the accommodations. And tourists must be above 3 years old.
1. How much shall a person pay for one room in the Lake hotel
A. $200. B. $350. C. $400. D. $550.
2. When is the best time to visit Sierra Leone
A. April. B. May. C. September. D. November.
3. What can we learn about the tour
A. It accepts tourists of any age.
B. It is suitable for observing birds.
C. Tourists can request changes to the accommodations.
D. Tourists have a chance to admire the tallest mountain in Africa.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了塞拉利昂的旅行信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格中“Single 1 room”一列第二行“$350/per room”可知， Lake hotel的单人房间价格是一个人350美元。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“The time between June and October is best for Sierra Leone.(6月至10月是塞拉利昂的最佳时间。)”可知，去塞拉利昂旅游的最佳时间是6月至10月之间，因此四个选项中C项“9月”最适合。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Sierra Leone is home to Mount Bintumani, the tallest peak (顶峰) in West Africa west of Mount Cameroon with a great number of endangered animal and bird species like the bizarre-looking White-necked Rockfowl, perfect for birdwatchers.(塞拉利昂是滨图玛尼山的所在地，滨图玛尼山是喀麦隆山以西的西非最高峰，有大量濒危动物和鸟类，如长相怪异的白颈岩鹛，非常适合观鸟者。)”可知，该旅行路线非常适合观察鸟类。故选B。
B
A talented teen painter in Waterbury is helping her very sick father with her love of art. The 15-year-old girl from Waterbury could become a well-known artist one day. For now, though, part of her love for painting is the chance to help her dad, who’s ill. “It’s kind of like an ache-a heartbreak,” she said. “You never want to see one of your loved ones get hurt. ”
Her father is suffering from type-one diabetes (糖尿病) and is having trouble affording his mounting medical bills. “I’m suffering from heart disease, and blindness from my diabetes,” her father said. Angie has decided to put her talent as an artist to good use.
On Saturday, Sept. 23 from noon to 4 p. m., she’s hosting her own one day art exhibition (展览) to sell her paintings and raise money mainly for her father’s medical bills. “Angie’s Art Exhibition” will be at the North End Recreation Centre, located at 262 North Main Street in Waterbury. She’s also using it to help the Fairfield Animal Shelter. Angie loves animals—you see that on many of her paintings.
This isn’t the first time Angie has put her paintbrush to good use helping others. Her mother tells News 8 that Angie has also used her work to help her community: a local family who lost their father, and children who needed school supplies.
“She has an angelic heart. If there were more people like her in the world, there wouldn’t be so much chaos (混乱) and hate. I just look up to her and say ‘I’m very proud of you,’ ”her father said.
“My dad’s a great person. Though he goes through this, he still loves me and supports me in any way he can. It makes me feel important, “she said.
4. What is the main reason why Angie is hosting her own art exhibition
A. To show her talent as an artist. B. To raise money to treat her father.
C. To sell her paintings to art collectors. D. To support the Fairfield Animal Shelter.
5. What is Angie’s father’s opinion of her
A. He expects her to become a world-famous artist.
B. He takes pride in her and considers her to be an angel.
C. He is disappointed in her for not concentrating on study.
D. He thinks she should focus on helping him instead of others.
6. Which of the following words can best describe Angie
A. Artistic and caring. B. Humorous and kind.
C. Independent and proud. D. Knowledgeable and helpful.
7. What does the story intend to tell us
A. It’s never too late to learn.
B. Study first and play afterwards.
C. The company of parents is important to children’s development.
D. Determination and creativity can be powerful tools to help those in need.
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了Angie为了帮助自己的亲人和社区的人们，用自己的画作积极筹集善款的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“On Saturday, Sept. 23 from noon to 4 p. m., she’s hosting her own one day art exhibition (展览) to sell her paintings and raise money mainly for her father’s medical bills. (9月23日（周六）中午到下午4点，她将举办自己的为期一天的艺术展，出售自己的画作，主要为她父亲的医药费筹集资金。)”可知，Angie举办画展是为了筹钱给父亲支付医药费。故选B项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第五段““She has an angelic heart. If there were more people like her in the world, there wouldn’t be so much chaos and hate. I just look up to her and say ‘I’m very proud of you,’ ”her father said. (“她有一颗天使般的心。如果世界上有更多像她这样的人，就不会有这么多的混乱和仇恨。我只是看着她说，‘我为你感到骄傲，’”她父亲说。)”可知，父亲为女儿感到骄傲，把她视作天使。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“A talented teen painter in Waterbury is helping her very sick father with her love of art. The 15-year-old girl from Waterbury could become a well-known artist one day. (沃特伯里一位才华横溢的少女画家用她对艺术的热爱帮助她病重的父亲。这个来自沃特伯里的15岁女孩有一天会成为一名著名的艺术家。)”及文章第三，四段Angie帮助他人的描述和文章第五段爸爸的看法“She has an angelic heart. If there were more people like her in the world, there wouldn’t be so much chaos and hate. (她有一颗天使般的心。如果世界上有更多像她这样的人，就不会有这么多的混乱和仇恨)”可知，Angie是有艺术天赋并关爱他人的。故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文尤其是第四段内容“This isn’t the first time Angie has put her paintbrush to good use helping others. Her mother tells News 8 that Angie has also used her work to help her community: a local family who lost their father, and children who needed school supplies. (这不是安吉第一次用她的画笔来帮助别人了。她的母亲告诉News 8，安吉还用她的工作来帮助她的社区：一个失去父亲的当地家庭，以及需要学习用品的孩子。)”可推知，故事想要告诉我们：决心和创造力可以成为帮助那些需要帮助的人的有力工具。故选D项。
C
Scientists have reported that the sea ice in Antarctica (南极) is at a record low level. Antarctica is a great, icy land, surrounded (围绕) by the huge Southern Ocean. The ice in Antarctica doesn’t just cover the land. There’s also a large area of sea ice on the ocean’s surface.
Every year, the sea ice at the South Pole goes through a cycle. In the summer, the huge sea ice melts (融化) to its smallest point. Over the colder winter months, the sea ice grows and grows until it covers a wide area. Usually, the sea ice covers the greatest area around September 23, as winter ends at the South Pole.
Scientists have been measuring the area of the sea ice in Antarctica since 1979. For most of this time, Antarctica has seemed to be almost unaffected by the changing weather conditions experienced in other parts of the globe. That began to change around 2016. Now, for several years, the area of Antartica’s sea ice has been shrinking.
This year, the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) reported that Antartica’s sea ice covered its greatest area on September 10 — almost two weeks earlier than normal. And the sea ice was at a new record low-not just by a little bit, but by a lot.
The last time Antartica’s low sea ice set a record at the end of winter was in 1986. And this year, there’s about 398, 000 square miles less sea ice than in 1986.
Scientists are still trying to understand what is driving the change in Antarctica. One likely direct cause for the change is the rising temperatures of the world’s oceans. Ted Scambos, a research scientist at the University of Colorado, says Antarctica’s ice levels have always changed some, but the sharp loss this year is “pointing towards warmer ocean conditions around the continent.”
The new low record has concerned the scientists. Scientists are working hard to better understand Antarctica. They don’t know yet if this is just a short-term problem, or part of a long-term shift (转变) towards less sea ice in Antarctica.
8. What does the underlined word “shrinking” mean in Paragraph 3
A. Getting smaller. B. Being flat. C. Observed. D. Measured.
9. Why does the author mention the record in 1986
A. To give an example. B. To make a comparison.
C. To make a summary. D. To offer an argument.
10. What is the possible direct reason for the change in Antarctica’s sea ice
A. The changing weather conditions. B. Human activities in Antarctica.
C. Increased volcanic activities in the area. D. The increasing temperatures of the global oceans.
11. How do scientists feel about the low record
A. Worried. B. Annoyed. C. Excited. D. Satisfied.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了南极的海冰不断消融，海冰面积减少创下新纪录。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段“Scientists have reported that the sea ice in Antarctica (南极) is at a record low level.(科学家报告说，南极洲的海冰处于历史最低水平)”以及第三段“Scientists have been measuring the area of the sea ice in Antarctica since 1979. For most of this time, Antarctica has seemed to be almost unaffected by the changing weather conditions experienced in other parts of the globe. That began to change around 2016.(自1979年以来，科学家们一直在测量南极洲的海冰面积。在这段时间的大部分时间里，南极洲似乎几乎没有受到全球其他地区气候变化的影响。这种情况在2016年左右开始改变)”可知，大部分时间南极的海冰没有受到全球其他地区天气变化的影响。但是从2016年往后出现了变化，说明海冰开始减少，变得更小了。故划线词意思是“变得更小”。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“The last time Antartica’s low sea ice set a record at the end of winter was in 1986. And this year, there’s about 398, 000 square miles less sea ice than in 1986.(上一次南极洲的海冰在冬末创下纪录是在1986年。今年，海冰面积比1986年减少了39.8万平方英里)”可推知，作者提到1986年的记录是为了拿现在和之前的数据作对比。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段“One likely direct cause for the change is the rising temperatures of the world’s oceans.(造成这种变化的一个可能的直接原因是全球海洋温度的上升)”可知，一个可能的直接原因是全球海洋的温度上升。故选D。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The new low record has concerned the scientists.(新的最低记录引起了科学家们的担忧)”可知，科学家对此非常担忧。故选A。
D
A new song by the famous band The Beatles has been released despite half of the band members no longer being alive, thanks to the help of AI.
The Beatles was a legendary British rock band that remained second to Elvis Presley from the 1960s. It was made up of four musicians—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The new song, titled Now and Then, is unique because it combined the singing of McCartney and Starr with Lennon, who passed away in 1980, and the guitar skills of Harrison, who passed away in 2001.
The song was initially written and partly recorded by Lennon in the late 1970s and further developed by band mates years later but as technology then was limited, they didn’t release it due to the sound quality not being satisfying.
Peter Jackson, most famous for directing The Lord of the Rings, directed the music video for Norw and Then and it can be watched now online. It was thanks to new Al audio restoration (音频修复) technology that Peter Jackson allowed the four band members to “come together” one last time.
Since its release last week, the song has been well received in the UK. Beatles fans around the world favoured this historic musical event.
”Now and Then is an absolutely heart-warming piece of work, “posted Liam Gallagher, whose hits were affected by The Beatles’ musical style.
Of course, there are those who are not totally interested in the song. ”Now and Then is not terrible. But honestly, it’s kind of boring, “Geoff Edgers wrote in The Washington Post.
The Times in the UK said the song showed Al being used to its best advantage.
12. Why was the song “Now and Then” not released at first
A. The song was not completed. B. The sound quality was not good enough.
C. The band members did not like the song. D. The song was let out before its official release.
13. How did Peter Jackson contribute to the song
A. He wrote and recorded the song.
B. He invented new audio restoration technology.
C. He restored the band members’ sound using AI.
D. He played the guitar on the recording.
14. What is the attitude of The Times towards the release of Now and Then
A. Supportive. B. Curious. C. Unfavourable. D. Unclear.
15. What is the best title of the text
A. The Beatles Remains Second to Elvis Presley
B. Beatles Fans Welcome the New Song of The Beatles
C. Peter Jnckson Directed the Music Video for The Beatles
D. The Beatles Released a New Song with the Help of Al
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了借助人工智能，披头士乐队之前未发行的曲目得以重新发行。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The song was initially written and partly recorded by Lennon in the late 1970s and further developed by band mates years later but as technology then was limited, they didn’t release it due to the sound quality not being satisfying.(这首歌最初是由列侬在20世纪70年代末创作和部分录制的，几年后由乐队成员进一步开发，但由于当时的技术有限，他们没有发行，因为音质不令人满意)”可知，这首歌未发行的原因是音质不够好。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“It was thanks to new Al audio restoration (音频修复) technology that Peter Jackson allowed the four band members to “come together” one last time.(多亏了新的人工智能音频修复技术，彼得·杰克逊才让四名乐队成员最后一次“聚在一起”)”可知，Peter Jackson使用AI技术修复了披头士乐队成员的声音。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The Times in the UK said the song showed Al being used to its best advantage.(英国《泰晤士报》表示，这首歌显示了人工智能被利用到最佳状态)”可推知，《秦晤士报》对披头士乐队新发行的曲目持支持态度。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“A new song by the famous band The Beatles has been released despite half of the band members no longer being alive, thanks to the help of AI.(著名乐队“披头士”的新歌在人工智能的帮助下发行，尽管乐队一半成员已不在人世)”结合文章介绍了在人工智能音频修复技术的帮助下，披头士乐队未发行的曲目得以重新发行。故D项“披头士乐队在人工智能的帮助下发行了一首新歌”最适合作文章的标题。故选D。
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。
It may be difficult to start high school. ____16____ But never fear! Here are some suggestions for you to adapt to the change.
Do conduct research on the school through the school’s website. Check out the school’s grading policies, activities, and deadlines (for programs, curricula, etc.) before you move. If you’ve got that covered, you may choose to begin looking at school scholarships (奖学金) or competitions. _____17_____
Do visit the school before your first day of school. Most schools offer some kind of open house for newcomers to learn about the school’s academic (学术的) and curricular offerings.
_____18_____. Attending it can also help you find out a lot about the school’s academic atmosphere (氛围) and environment.
Do start looking into clubs and extra-curricular activities right away. _____19_____ Once you’ve gone through the school’s clubs and found a few that interest you, attend all the clubs you found yourself drawn to. The purpose of attending these first club meetings is simply to gain a sense of the extra-curricular environment at your school, and see what activities you may find yourself enjoying.
_____20_____. Many students make the mistake of setting out to achieve the highest grades at their new school. It is true that your grades are very important, but make sure that you spend a good deal of your time interacting with other students and ensuring that you’ll have some healthy relationships and networks with others. A social network will offer you the support and fun you need during high school.
A. Don’t forget to turn to teachers and other students.
B. Don’t build up your academics at the cost of your social life.
C. Many students are afraid of the changes that high school can bring.
D. Remember that you’re strengthening yourself for future life changes.
E. Find out a club list as early as possible to dig out the clubs that interest you.
F. This will make you prepared for applying to or signing up for those programs.
G. You can learn some basic information about the school through the open house.
【答案】16. C 17. F 18. G 19. E 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章就如何适应高中生活问题给青少年提出了一些建议。
【16题详解】
根据上文“It may be difficult to start high school.(开始上高中可能会很困难)”及下文“But never fear! Here are some suggestions for you to adapt to the change.(但是不要害怕! 这里有一些建议，可以帮助你适应变化)”可知，学生们会认为开始高中生活会很难，可能会感到害怕。由此可知，C项Many students are afraid of the changes that high school can bring.(许多学生害怕高中所带来的变化)符合语境，其中afraid与下文fear语义一致。故选C项。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Do conduct research on the school through the school’s website. Check out the school’s grading policies, activities, and deadlines (for programs, curricula, etc.) before you move. If you’ve got that covered, you may choose to begin looking at school scholarships (奖学金) or competitions. (一定要通过学校网站对学校进行调查。在你开学前，查看一下学校的评分政策、活动和截止日期(项目、课程等)。如果你已经准备好了。你可以选择开始关注学校奖学金或竞赛)”可知，本段主要讲述入学前的准备，提前了解学校的情况。由此可知，F项This will make you prepared for applying to or signing up for those programs.(这将使你为申请或注册这些项目做好准备)总结上文，符合语境。故选F项。
【18题详解】
根据下文“Attending it can also help you find out a lot about the school’s academic atmosphere (氛围) and environment.(参加它也可以帮助你发现很多关于学校的学术氛围和环境)”可知，本段介绍了一个了解学校的途径。由此可知，G项You can learn some basic information about the school through the open house.(你可以通过开放日了解学校的一些基本信息)符合语境，其中the open house与下文it呼应。故选G项。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Do start looking into clubs and extra-curricular activities right away.(一定要马上开始寻找俱乐部和课外活动)”可知，本段建议学生早些了解俱乐部和课外活动，结合下文“Once you’ve gone through the school’s clubs and found a few that interest you, attend all the clubs you found yourself drawn to.(一旦你浏览了学校的俱乐部，并找到了一些你感兴趣的，就参加所有你感兴趣的俱乐部)”可知，首先要了解学校所有的俱乐部和课外活动，继而可以选出自己感兴趣的。由此可知，E项Find out a club list as early as possible to dig out the clubs that interest you.(尽早找到一份俱乐部名单，找出你感兴趣的俱乐部)符合语境，故选E项。
【20题详解】
该空为段首句。应概括全段或启领下文。根据下文“Many students make the mistake of setting out to achieve the highest grades at their new school. It is true that your grades are very important, but make sure that you spend a good deal of your time interacting with other students and ensuring that you’ll have some healthy relationships and networks with others. A social network will offer you the support and fun you need during high school.(许多学生犯了一个错误，他们一开始就想在新学校取得最高分。的确，你的成绩很重要，但要确保你花大量的时间与其他学生互动，并确保你与他人有一些健康的关系和网络。社交网络会为你提供高中生活所需的支持和乐趣)”尤其最后一句可知，作者在本段表示社交很重要，建议不要只为了学习成绩而忽视社交。由此可知，B项Don’t build up your academics at the cost of your social life.(不要以牺牲社交生活为代价来提高成绩)符合语境，可以是本段的主题句。故选B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。
When I was a child, there was nothing I loved more than painting. It was my. ____21____ of joy. I could spend hours being lost in my ____22____ , bringing to life the images in my mind.
However, after graduating from college, the ____23____ of work took hold. The hobby that filled my childhood with happiness ____24____ faded away (逐渐消失).
One sunny day I found myself ____25____ in a nearby park. I. ____26____ a group of children sitting together, their eyes. ____27____ wonder and their hands covered in paint. They were laughing describing their dreams on ____28____ , and at that moment, I was transported back to my own childhood.
____29____ those kids, I realized that I had lost something precious (宝贵的) along the way. It was time to reconnect with the ____30____ within, to rediscover the world of colours and imagination. Despite the ____31____ life, I decided to pick up my brushes and ____32____ to the world of art.
Painting has become a way to ____33____ the beautiful moments of my life, whether it is a golden sunset, a beautiful flower, or a lazy afternoon. I paint not to become a famous artist, but to ____34____ the joy of my childhood, to ____35____ the simple pleasures of life, and to hold onto the magical world of imagination.
21. A. price B. source C. flash D. result
22. A. imagination B. homework C. fear D. confusion
23. A. excitement B. power C. pressure D. expectation
24. A. gradually B. probably C. wildly D. hopefully
25. A. chatting B. sweating C. cheating D. walking
26. A. taught B. noticed C. recognized D. remembered
27. A. waiting for B. begging for C. filled with D. alarmed with
28 A. paper B. wood C. books D. novels
29. A. Watching B. Holding C. Helping D. Checking
30 A. architect B. soldier C. adult D. artist
31 A. free B. quiet C. busy D. boring
32. A. agree B. adapt C. refer D. return
33. A. plan B. record C. face D. recover
34. A. reduce B. balance C. relive D. destroy
35. A. trap B. appreciate C. expect D. hide
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者小时候喜欢绘画，工作以后逐渐不再绘画了，当某天作者在公园里看到孩子快乐绘画后，开始再次拿起画笔，记录生活的美好时刻。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是我快乐的源泉。A. price价格；B. source来源；C. flash闪光；D. result结果。根据上文“When I was a child, there was nothing I loved more than painting.(当我还是个孩子的时候，没有什么比画画更让我喜欢的了)”可知，绘画是作者的快乐源泉。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我可以花几个小时沉浸在我的想象中，把我脑海中的画面带到生活中。A. imagination想象力；B. homework家庭作业；C. fear恐惧；D. confusion困惑。根据后文“bringing to life the images in my mind”可知，沉浸在想象中。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，大学毕业后，工作的压力占据了上风。A. excitement激动；B. power力量；C. pressure压力；D. expectation期待。根据上文“after graduating from college”以及后文爱好消失，可知大学毕业后，作者开始工作，工作的压力占据了上风。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：那个使我童年充满快乐的爱好渐渐消失了。A. gradually逐渐地；B. probably可能；C. wildly野生地；D. hopefully有希望地。根据后文“faded away”可知，作者喜欢画画的爱好渐渐消失了。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个阳光明媚的日子，不知不觉中我在附近的公园散步。A. chatting聊天；B. sweating流汗；C. cheating欺骗；D. walking散步。根据后文“in a nearby park”和下文看到的孩子们的活动可推断，作者在公园里散步。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我注意到一群孩子坐在一起，他们眼睛里充满了好奇，手上沾满了颜料。A. taught教；B. noticed注意到；C. recognized认出；D. remembered记得。根据后文“at that moment, I was transported back to my own childhood”可知，作者注意到了一群孩子坐在一起画画，故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我注意到一群孩子坐在一起，他们的眼睛里充满了好奇，手上沾满了颜料。A. waiting for等待；B. begging for恳求；C. filled with充满；D. alarmed with警报。根据后文“wonder”和“They were laughing describing their dreams”可知，孩子的眼睛里充满好奇，故选C。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们笑着在纸上描述自己的梦想，那一刻，我仿佛回到了自己的童年。A. paper纸张；B. wood木材；C. books书籍；D. novels小说。根据上文“their hands covered in paint.”可知孩子在绘画，即在纸上描述自己的梦想，故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：看着这些孩子，我意识到我一路上失去了一些宝贵的东西。A. Watching看；B. Holding拿着；C. Helping帮助；D. Checking检查。上文“They were laughing describing their dreams on”描述了作者的所见，即看着这些孩子，故选A。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：是时候重新与内心的艺术家联系起来，重新发现色彩和想象力的世界。A. architect建筑师；B. soldier士兵；C. adult成年人；D. artist艺术家。根据后文“ I decided to pick up my brushes ”可知，作者想要重新开始画画，因此推断是与内心的艺术家联系起来，重新发现色彩和想象力的世界。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管生活忙碌，我还是决定拿起画笔，回到艺术的世界。A. free自由的；B. quiet安静的；C. busy忙碌的；D. boring无聊的。呼应上文“of work took hold”指工作生活忙碌。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管生活忙碌，我还是决定拿起画笔，回到艺术的世界。A. agree同意；B. adapt适应；C. refer参考；D. return返回。根据上文“I decided to pick up my brushes and”可知，作者决定拿起画笔，回到艺术的世界。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：绘画已经成为一种记录我生活中美丽时刻的方式，无论是金色的日落，美丽的花朵，还是慵懒的下午。A. plan计划；B. record记录；C. face面对；D. recover恢复。根据后文“whether it is a golden sunset, a beautiful flower, or a lazy afternoon”可知，绘画成了作者记录生活的方式，故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我画画不是为了成为一个著名的艺术家，而是为了重温童年的快乐，欣赏生活中简单的乐趣，并抓住想象的神奇世界。A. reduce减少；B. balance平衡；C. relive再体验，复活；D. destroy破坏。根据后文“the joy of my childhood”可知，作者画画不是为了成为一个著名的艺术家，而是为了重温童年的快乐，故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我画画不是为了成为一个著名的艺术家，而是为了重温童年的快乐，欣赏生活中简单的乐趣，并抓住想象的神奇世界。A. trap困住；B. appreciate欣赏；C. expect期待；D. hide隐藏。根据后文“the simple pleasures of life”可知，绘画可以让作者欣赏生活中简单的乐趣，故选B。
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。
Nanjing is a city that has played an important role in Chinese history for thousands of years. Nanjing _____36_____ (name) the capital city first in 229 AD during the Three Kingdoms period. It has been a capital city many times. It’s a place that is relatively unknown ____37____ foreigners yet very popular with local tourists.
When Dave and I got the chance _____38_____ (travel) to it, we jumped at it. We hadn’t known anything about Nanjing before going, but hearing that it was a popular destination from Shanghai, we were excited to explore it. It turns out that Nanjing is one of our favourite ______39______ (place) to visit in China.
We first went to Nanjing Niushoushan Cultural Park. A trolley (电车) took us to the top of the mountain _____40_____ we could view the immaculate(圣洁的) Buddhist Palace that was built into the side of the mountain. ______41______ (open) in 2015, it is an example that proves the traditional and the modern can co-exist.
But soon we ______42______ (realize) that a real treat was inside the palace when we took the escalator (自动扶梯) 6 stories underground to see the Thousand-Buddha Hall. With a height of 28 metres, the golden hall is ______43______ (impress).
We highly recommend ______44______ (take) a full day to explore the Niushoushan Cultural Park to visit all the sites on the mountains. And do remember visiting the Usnisa Palace is _______45_______must.
【答案】36. was named
37. to 38. to travel
39. places 40. where
41. Opened 42. realized
43. impressive
44. taking 45. a
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，主要介绍两名外国游客到南京旅游的经历。
【36题详解】
考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：南京在三国时期的公元229年首次被定为都城。根据时间状语“in 229 AD during the Three Kingdoms period”可知，此处应使用一般过去时。主语Nanjing和name是逻辑上的被动关系，所以此处应使用被动语态，且谓语动词应用单数。故填was named。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：它是一个对于外国人来说相对不熟悉但却很受当地游客欢迎的地方。be unknown to…是固定结构，意为“对……来说不熟悉”。故填 to。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当Dave和我有机会去的时候，我们欣然接受了。the chance to do...意为“有机会做……”，不定式作后置定语。故填to travel。
【39题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：事实证明，南京是我们在中国最喜欢去的地方之一。one of…后面需要接名词复数。故填places。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：一辆电车把我们带到山顶，在那里我们可以看到建在山边的圣洁佛殿。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，且先行词为表示地点的the top of the mountain，关系副词应用where。故填where。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：它于2015年开放，是一个证明传统与现代可以共存的例子。此处应用非谓语动词作状语。open和主语it为逻辑上的被动关系，且表示已完成的动作，应用过去分词。故填Opened。
【42题详解】
考查时态。句意：但当我们乘坐地下6层的自动扶梯去游览千佛殿时，我们很快就意识到真正的“盛宴”是在宫殿里。根据上下文时态，此处讲述过去的事情，应该用一般过去时。故填realized。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：金殿高28米，令人印象深刻。根据句意可知，此处需要填形容词作表语。impressive意为“给人印象深刻的”。故填impressive。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：我们强烈建议你花一整天的时间游览牛首山文化公园，参观山上的所有景点。recommend doing sth.是固定结构，意为“建议做某事”。故填taking。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：请记住，参观佛顶宫是一项必做的事情。must在此处意为“必须做的事”，表示泛指，且发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词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，近日你们学校推出了一个针对交换生的暑期夏令营项目。请你给新西兰的朋友 Tom写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 邀请他参加这一项目；
2. 项目介绍。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Tom,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to invite you to join our summer camp for exchange students at our school.
The summer camp is designed to provide a unique cultural and educational experience for exchange students like you. It will run for two weeks in July and will include various activities and workshops. You will have the opportunity to interact with local students, participate in language exchange sessions, and explore our city’s historical sites. It will be a great opportunity for you to make new friends, create lasting memories, and explore the beauty of our city.
I sincerely hope you can join us for this exciting summer camp. Please let me know if you have any questions or need further information.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给新西兰朋友Tom写一封邮件，介绍你们学校近日推出的一个针对交换生的暑期夏令营项目，并邀请他参加。
【详解】1. 词汇积累：
各种各样的：various→a variety of
参加：participate in→take part in
真诚地：sincerely→genuinely
令人兴奋的：exciting→thrilling
2. 句式拓展：
同义句转换
原句：You will have the opportunity to interact with local students, participate in language exchange sessions, and explore our city’s historical sites.
拓展句：You will have the opportunity that you can interact with local students, participate in language exchange sessions, and explore our city’s historical sites.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I sincerely hope you can join us for this exciting summer camp. (运用了省略that引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】Please let me know if you have any questions or need further information. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
David and George were best friends at school. They sat together in the same school classroom, shared sandwiches during lunch breaks, and had countless adventures together,
As George’s birthday approached, David noticed something that concerned him. It was George’s shoes, the soles (鞋底) of which were nearly worn through. They were no longer as comfortable as they should be, and David could tell that George needed a new pair of shoes and he decided to do something special for his friend on his birthday.
David’s thoughtful plan started with a conversation with his mum. He explained how much he cared for his friend George and how he wanted to gift him a pair of shoes for his birthday.
His mum, a kind and wise woman, agreed that it was a wonderful idea. She also wanted to teach David an important lesson about earning and giving. So, they discussed a plan together. “David,” his mum said, “I think it’s a lovely idea to buy shoes for George. But how about this I can give you some money for doing extra housework around the house. You can earn the money you need to buy the shoes. What do you think “David’s eyes lit up, and he smiled widely. “That’s a great idea, Mum! I want to do it. ”
David became a whirlwind (旋风) of activity around the house. He swept the floor, watered the plants, washed the clothes, and even helped his mum with the dishes. His determination to earn enough money for George’s gift shone through his every action.
As days turned into weeks, David saved penny by penny. His mum was impressed by his hard work. She knew that her son’s surprise for George would not only make his friend happy but would also teach David the joy of giving.
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。
Finally, George’s birthday came and David invited George to his home celebration.
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George was so moved by the gift he received.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文
Finally, George’s birthday came and David invited George to his home for a celebration. David led George to the living room. “George,” David said, “I have a surprise for you.” George was a little confused. David took out a present wrapped in shiny paper. He handed it to George, saying, “Happy Birthday, my friend!” George was filled with curiosity as he carefully unwrapped the gift. The surprise and happiness on his face were evident as he saw the new pair of shoes. David explained, “I wanted to get you something special for your birthday, and I saved up money to buy these shoes for you.”
George was so moved by the gift he received. He couldn’t imagine how long it took David to save the money to buy the gift. His eyes were filled with excited tears, and he gave David a big hug, “You’re an angel, David! Thanks!” David was also so happy that George liked the gift. For George, the shoes David had given him weren’t just a pair of shoes; they were a symbol of their friendship. The two friends shared a heart-warming moment, and their friendship grew even stronger. They knew that the joy of giving and the warmth of true friendship were the best gifts of all.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了大卫和乔治在学校是最好的朋友，随着乔治生日的临近，大卫想到给他买一双新鞋。在和妈妈沟通过以后，大卫开始挣钱买鞋，最后乔治收到礼物，十分感动和开心。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“最后，乔治的生日到了，大卫邀请乔治去他家庆祝”可知，第一段可描写大卫送鞋的经历以及说明原因。
②由第二段首句内容“乔治被收到的礼物感动了”可知，第二段可描写乔治收到礼物的反应和心情。
2.续写线索：生日到——送鞋——乔治感动——大卫高兴——乔治感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①充满：be filled with /be full of
②打开：unwrapped/open
③购买：buy/purchase
情绪类
①快乐：happiness/joy/pleasure
②激动：excited /thrilled
【点睛】[高分句型1] The surprise and happiness on his face were evident as he saw the new pair of shoes. (运用了as引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] They knew that the joy of giving and the warmth of true friendship were the best gifts of all. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
听力答案：1-5 CCBAC 6-10 BCACB 11-15 CBAAC 16-20 AABBC
