河南省部分名校2023-2024学年高三上学期2月期末考试英语试题（原卷版+解析版）

河南省部分名校2023-2024学年高三上学期2月期末考试
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 does the woman ask the man to do
A. Go to the playground.
B. Get out of the elevator.
C. Stop jumping in the elevator.
2. What will happen about the city center
A. There will be more pollution.
B. There will be more bicycle tracks.
C. There will be more parking areas.
3. How will the woman pay
A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card.
4. Why is the woman unsatisfied with the fish
A. It tastes terrible.
B. It is served too late.
C. It’s not what she ordered.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a theatre. C. At a gas station.
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. Who does the man want to speak to
A. Mary Jones. B. Jack Stewart. C. David Bowie.
7. When will the training course start
A. On June 12th. B. On July 12th. C. On July 22nd.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How much is the rent for the extra large tent per day
A. $10. B. $50. C. $60.
9. What will the man do next
A. Reserve a tent.
B. Look for a camping site.
C. Change her camping plan.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the man tour the campus
A. On Monday morning.
B. On Monday afternoon.
C. On Tuesday afternoon.
11. Which year of college are the speakers probably in now
A. The third year. B. The second year. C. The first year.
12. What activity will the man take part in on Tuesday morning
A. Library Tour.
B. Student Union Induction.
C. Careers Lecture.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13 What position is the man applying for
A. A music teacher. B. A radio host. C. A TV producer.
14. What does the man say about sending e-mails
A. He is good at it.
B. He needs time to practice.
C. He prefers making phone calls.
15. What does the job involve according to the woman
A. A lot of traffic. B. Getting up early. C. Dealing with complaints.
16. Who appears in the man’s reference list
A. His former boss. B. His former classmate. C. His former colleague.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When will the race be held this year
A. On May 11th. B. On May 23rd. C. On May 24th.
18. Where does the race start
A. At the football ground.
B. On the north side of the park.
C. At the main entrance of the park.
19. What can every runner get this year
A. A water bottle. B. A T-shirt. C. A pair of running shoes.
20. Who can run in the race free of charge
A. Children under the age of 8.
B. Children between 8 and 15.
C. Adults who have registered in advance.
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
Here are four festival s around the world that can offer you special and unique experiences.
Carnival of Oruro, Bolivia
As one of the largest events in South America which has been held since the 18th century, it was recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Every year, dozens of groups wear colorful costumes or masks and perform folk dances that draw crowds up to 400,000 annually, celebrating pre-Columbian traditions.
Underwater Music Festival, the USA
It starts from 1985 and its founder took music festival s to a whole new level with the aim to protect the corals (珊瑚). The event houses radio playlists and ocean-themed songs streaming live from underwater speakers along with musician-divers and local people playing instruments with strange shapes.
Day of the Little Candles, Colombia
This festival can date back to 1854 and Colombia’s windows, balconies, and sidewalks would come alive on the night of every December 7. And houses and streets are decorated with candles in varying colors and paper lanterns by families. Many people also consider it the unofficial start of the Christmas season when cities and towns debut (初次登场) their Christmas lights and decorations.
World Toe Wrestling Championship, England
This competition is not a new competition, with its history going back to 1976. The sport involves two opponents who lock feet in an attempt to pin each other’s foot down in the least time possible, similar to arm wrestling. There are three rounds played on a best of 2 out of 3 bases. Rounds kick-start with the right foot, then left and followed by right again.
1. What do we know about Carnival of Oruro
A. It features colorful costumes and folk dances.
B. It is a time for families to reunite.
C. It is no use for the local economy.
D. It only has one single presentation.
2. What does Day of the Little Candles feature
A. Body strength. B. Colorful candles.
C. Underwater creatures. D. Christmas goods.
3. Which festival has the shortest history
A. Carnival of Oruro. B. Day of the Little Candles.
C. Underwater Music Festival. D. World Toe Wrestling Championship.
B
Phillip, 27, from the UK, pulled at the heart strings of people across the world after giving his mother, Trish, a special New Year present — he surprised his mom with a voice recording of his late father, which he made with the help of AI.
The young man’s dad, John, passed away from cancer in 2022 — leaving his wife and children mourning. After seeing his mom struggling to get through the holidays, he turned to AI to give her a gift she would never forget.
In a video, which has so far had more than 6.2 million views, the 27-year-old showed viewers his mom’s reaction to hearing her late husband’s voice.
“My dad passed away from cancer 1.5 years ago so I decided to do something special for my mom this New Year,” he said as his mother unwrapped the present. “It’s been so long since we heard his voice, so I made her a video using AI software to match his exact voice. And the result was amazing.”
In addition to his father’s voice, Phillip made a video that featured photos of his dad. When Trish opened the photo book, tears immediately formed.
“Hi honey. I love you. I want you to know you are the best mother to our kids and the strongest woman in the whole world,” the AI voice said. “I’m always with you. I hope you guys have a happy New Year.”
Phillip revealed that his wife, Kassandra, first gave him the idea to use AI to recreate his dad’s voice. Although he was skeptical at first, once he got to work using the text-to-speech software, he was shocked at the outcome. “When the program said it in his voice... I got chills(寒战) all over my body. That’s why I decided to do this no matter what,” Phillip said.
4. What does the underlined phrase “pulled at the heart strings” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Encouraged creativity. B. Touched the hearts.
C. Promoted good deeds. D. Provided comfort.
5. Which of the following best describes the young man
A. Adaptable. B. Demanding.
C. Heart-warming. D. Hard-working.
6. How did Trish react to the special gift
A. She was terribly frightened. B. She took it for granted.
C. She viewed it as a dream. D. She was wild with joy.
7. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Phillip’s interest in making the recording.
B. Phillip’s doubt over making the recording.
C. Phillip’s struggle for making the recording.
D. Phillip’s inspiration to make the recording.
C
A team of leading environmental experts have warned that the current war on plastic is detracting from the bigger threats to the environment. In an article, they say that while plastic waste is an issue, its prominence in the general public’s concern for the environment is overshadowing greater threats, for example, climate change and biodiversity loss.
The team argue that much of the bad talk about plastic waste is based on data that is not always representative of the environments that have been sampled. The dislike of plastic associated with this could encourage the use of alternative materials with potentially harmful effects.
The authors warn that plastic pollution dominates the public’s concern for the environment and has been exploited politically, after capturing the attention of the world, for example, through the images of wildlife caught in plastic was alarmist headlines. They say small political gestures such as law banning cosmetic microplastics, taxing plastic bags, and financial rewards for using reusable containers, as well as the promotion of products as “green” for containing less plastic than alternatives, make people neglect other environmental problems that are not as noticeable as plastic pollution.
The article also highlights that plastic is not the only type of polluting materials, originating from human activity that pollutes the environment. Other examples include natural textile fibres such as cotton and wool, and brake-wear particles from vehicles — all of which are present in different places. The authors note that these materials are often much more abundant than microplastics and some are associated with “plastic alternatives” that are marketed as solutions to plastic pollution. The impacts of these materials are less well-known than plastic and microplastic pollution, yet they could have huge impacts.
The article states that solutions are likely to come from a greater focus on designing materials and products that can be recycled, that have their end-of-life, and that markets and facilities exist to recycle.
8. What’s the experts’ attitude towards the current war on plastic
A. Indifferent. B. Favorable. C. Critical. D. Objective.
9. What does the underlined word“this” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. The negative view of plastic.
B. The use of alternative materials.
C. The potential harmful effects.
D The defense for plastic.
10. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A Explain a rule. B. Make a comparison.
C. Clarify a point. D. Offer a suggestion.
11. What is the text most likely to be
A. A response to plastic pollution.
B. A schedule to fight against pollution.
C. An argument against climate change.
D. A guide to plastic management.
D
The illusion of choice is a cognitive bias that causes people to believe they have more control over their lives than they actually do. In fact, it is a false sense of control that can lead to suboptimal decision-making.
The concept is relatively new. It was first referred to by American philosopher and psychologist William James. James argues that choices can be forced or avoidable, and that every dilemma based on a complete logical disjunction, with no possibility of not choosing, is an option of this forced kind. In a paper published in 2000, psychologists Sheena Iyengar and Mark Lepper found that people are more likely to purchase products when they are given fewer choices.
The illusion of choice is often used in advertising and marketing to make people feel like they are in control of their purchase decisions. The same techniques may be applied in voting to make voters feel more confident in their choice of who to vote for.
In reality, the illusion of choice is a false sense of control that can lead to making decisions based on incomplete information. A famous example of this is the documentary The Great Hack. The film explores how the data company Cambridge Analytic a used the illusion of choice to control people’s opinions. In the film, it is revealed that Cambridge Analytica used data from the Internet to create targeted ads for users based on their profiles. The ads were designed to appeal to people’s fears and biases in order to affect their opinions on candidates.
The illusion of choice can be a powerful tool to control people. It is essential to be aware of your own biases and tendencies when making decisions. Take time to consider all of your options before making a decision. Be aware of the potential risks and costs associated with your choices. Seek out multiple opinions before making a final decision.
12. What can be learnt about the illusion of choice
A. It improves decision-making. B. It helps people to control life.
C. It affects consumers’ behavior. D. It was introduced long ago.
13. How does the author demonstrate his viewpoint
A. By citing experts’ words. B. By giving examples.
C. By referring to a scientific paper. D. By conducting a study.
14. What is a key factor in avoiding the illusion of choice when making decisions
A. Sharing multiple opinions. B. Making quick decisions.
C. Being aware of biases. D. Ignoring potential risks and costs.
15. What would be a suitable title for the text
A. The Origins of the Illusion of Choice B. Psychological Process of Decision-Making
C. How the Illusion of Choice Is Employed D. The Illusion of Choice: A False Sense of Control
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。
Minimalism isn’t about being boring or getting rid of most of your things and living in empty rooms. It’s more about identifying what adds value to your life and brings you joy and parting with things that don’t. ____16____ .
Whether you want to start the process of living a more minimalist lifestyle or have already started but are finding yourself stuck here are some tips to help you.
Be Clear On Why You Want To Live A Minimalist Lifestyle
Getting rid of useless things in your home, workspace and life, in general, can be challenging. ____17____ . Yet, chances are, if you’ve barely used these items, you won’t need them in the future.
Being clear as to why you’re doing it can be critical as it’ll help remind you of your goal, fuel your motivation and keep you going even when you’re feeling overwhelmed. ____18____ . No matter the reason, knowing why you’re doing it is the best way to ensure you successfully move towards a more minimalist lifestyle.
Clear Out Responsibly
Opening a garbage bag and clearing out everything you don’t want to keep is quick and easy. Yet, someone else could use your items or recycle them. One of the best things you can do is donate your clothes to someone you know or a charity. ____19____ . Lastly, as mentioned before, certain items can be recycled. You should only throw away things you can’t sell, donate or recycle.
Get In The Right Mindset
____20____ . It’s about finding joy and gratitude. It’s about being satisfied when you need to throw out something old and promoting self-care and loving yourself. The minimalist seeks simplicity, usefulness and clarity with less focus on material possessions and more focus on value in life. Clear the useless things so you can focus on your priorities and goals.
A. You can also organize a big garage sale
B. The best way to tidy up is to take it one step at a time
C. Mindset is key to a “less is more” attitude and lifestyle
D. That’s because it might be hard to part with some of your things
E. Living a minimalist lifestyle can allow you to create a life of more
F. This way, you can get rid of the unnecessary things that burden you
G. Perhaps you want to create more space in your home or limit your carbon footprint
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。
Many people think of travel as an experience. Sometimes, however, you cannot choose your ____21____ . My husband worked in Brunei. Three months of being pregnant meant I had a(n) ____22____ : Either stay with him in Brunei for three months before returning to India or ____23____ in India alone. I chose the ____24____ . Not because I loved the country but because I wanted to be ____25____ to him. Brunei had nothing to ____26____ me. The research from the Internet showed me nothing but one beautiful mosque(清真寺). The flights were ____27____ so traveling frequently wasn’t an option either.
Needless to say, I reached Brunei in a terrible mood. I felt I would be trapped in a remote place. ____28____ , in the midst of that bad mood, one thing that struck me most was the large areas of greenery surroundings, which made me feel ____29____ . I’m not a city girl but I love nature very much, you know.
A week later, I started _____30_____ with people around me. Locals made me feel comfortable in their own way. The happier I felt, the more we traveled. We even joined in the community game, and enjoyed the local cuisine.
Three months later when it was time to _____31_____ the country, I found myself _____32_____ to say goodbye. My time in Brunei made me realize: Don’t judge a place by others’ _____33_____ or lack of personal experiences. Sure, you may not always _____34_____ what you see, but there will always be something that you will like. You just _____35_____ to try hard to find it!
21. A. opportunity B. determination C. destination D. nationality
22. A. dream B. choice C. illness D. ambition
23. A. work B. remain C. travel D. study
24. A. opposite B. valuable C. ordinary D. former
25. A. close B. used C. friendly D. devoted
26. A. ignore B. educate C. treat D. attract
27. A. convenient B. comfortable C. emergent D. expensive
28. A. Instead B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise
29. A. relaxed B. disgusted C. annoyed D. inspired
30. A. arguing B. interacting C. struggling D. debating
31. A. enter B. describe C. leave D. explore
32. A. unwilling B. eager C. impractical D. curious
33. A. money B. view C. confidence D. courage
34. A. believe B. analyze C. like D. confirm
35. A. need B. pretend C. plan D. manage
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。
With more and more scientists saying we no longer have a climate problem but a climate emergency, the call for all hands to be part ____36____ the solution is bringing people of all ____37____(age) to be ready. Leslie Wharton, spokesperson for Elders Climate Action(ECA), is in the midst of organizing a ____38____(grow) number of “old hands” into a nationwide network of people who, instead of just talking, are getting together ____39____ (close) and taking action.
In 2014, after attending one of Al Gore’s Climate Reality training workshops, Paul Severance, a member of Elders Action Network(EAN), started ECA, which ____40____ (hold)its first in-person conference in September 2015 in Washington, D. C., with other climate activist groups. “That’s how I got ____41____ (involve),” Wharton says. “I was there in 2015 and I just felt such a community, such energy and support and focus, that I was just overwhelmed. At the end, I was given a form that asked if I would be willing to be ____42____volunteer. I said yes.” Although most ECA members are in ____43____(they) 50s through 80s and even 90s, some are as young as 18.
ECA’s mission is to reach out to older individuals and let them join, so they can use their expertise, experience and knowledge ____44____ (help) build a sustainable future. Those things can provide the support, encouragement, initiative _____45_____ energy to get more and more people out there doing whatever they can do, right where they are.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校下周将举办以“关爱老人”为主题的摄影展。请你写封邮件邀请你的交换生朋友Chris参观摄影展，内容包括：
1.时间、地点；
2.活动目的；
3.表达期待。
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 Chris,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
One of my favourite things about spring is the arrival of different species of birds. My grandfather was a bird lover, and I picked up the birdwatching hobby at a young age, thanks to his influence. My husband John and I found it a relaxing way to enjoy nature; we like birdwatching when we go camping or hiking. Plus, I have a great love of nature photography, so when we sit out in the backyard of our home, I always have my digital camera with me. John is an artist, and he often paints the birds I photograph.
Usually when the yellow warblers (莺) come back from the south in springtime, they pass us by; we don’t typically see them hanging around our home. But not on this particular sunny day in spring. As soon as I finished my workday, I put on a light jacket and went out to the backyard to relax in my favourite way: by watching the birds.
While taking some pictures of cardinals (红衣凤头鸟) and chickadees (北美山雀) at one of our feeders, I looked up and noticed this yellow warbler in our maple tree. The tree had recently begun to bud, and the bird’s yellow feathers looked striking against the yellow blooms, so I took this photo. Our backyard has a variety of trees and between my husband and me, we’ve documented almost 40 different species of birds. I’ve photographed most of them, but some can be a bit camera shy so I also keep a written list of what we see. Our more common visitors are cardinals, chickadees, hummingbirds and various sparrows.
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。
One day, I was watching the yellow warbler jumping among trees when a snake crawled towards it.
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At this time, I saw many small stones in the backyard.
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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 does the woman ask the man to do
A. Go to the playground.
B. Get out of the elevator.
C. Stop jumping in the elevator.
2. What will happen about the city center
A. There will be more pollution.
B. There will be more bicycle tracks.
C. There will be more parking areas.
3. How will the woman pay
A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card.
4. Why is the woman unsatisfied with the fish
A. It tastes terrible.
B. It is served too late.
C. It’s not what she ordered.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a theatre. C. At a gas station.
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. Who does the man want to speak to
A. Mary Jones. B. Jack Stewart. C. David Bowie.
7. When will the training course start
A. On June 12th. B. On July 12th. C. On July 22nd.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How much is the rent for the extra large tent per day
A. $10. B. $50. C. $60.
9. What will the man do next
A. Reserve a tent.
B. Look for a camping site.
C. Change her camping plan.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the man tour the campus
A. On Monday morning.
B. On Monday afternoon.
C. On Tuesday afternoon.
11. Which year of college are the speakers probably in now
A. The third year. B. The second year. C. The first year.
12. What activity will the man take part in on Tuesday morning
A. Library Tour.
B. Student Union Induction.
C. Careers Lecture.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What position is the man applying for
A. A music teacher. B. A radio host. C. A TV producer.
14. What does the man say about sending e-mails
A. He is good at it.
B. He needs time to practice.
C. He prefers making phone calls.
15. What does the job involve according to the woman
A. A lot of traffic. B. Getting up early. C. Dealing with complaints.
16. Who appears in the man’s reference list
A. His former boss. B. His former classmate. C. His former colleague.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When will the race be held this year
A On May 11th. B. On May 23rd. C. On May 24th.
18. Where does the race start
A. At the football ground.
B. On the north side of the park.
C. At the main entrance of the park.
19. What can every runner get this year
A. A water bottle. B. A T-shirt. C. A pair of running shoes.
20. Who can run in the race free of charge
A. Children under the age of 8.
B. Children between 8 and 15.
C. Adults who have registered in advance.
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
Here are four festival s around the world that can offer you special and unique experiences.
Carnival of Oruro, Bolivia
As one of the largest events in South America which has been held since the 18th century, it was recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Every year, dozens of groups wear colorful costumes or masks and perform folk dances that draw crowds up to 400,000 annually, celebrating pre-Columbian traditions.
Underwater Music Festival, the USA
It starts from 1985 and its founder took music festival s to a whole new level with the aim to protect the corals (珊瑚). The event houses radio playlists and ocean-themed songs streaming live from underwater speakers along with musician-divers and local people playing instruments with strange shapes.
Day of the Little Candles, Colombia
This festival can date back to 1854 and Colombia’s windows, balconies, and sidewalks would come alive on the night of every December 7. And houses and streets are decorated with candles in varying colors and paper lanterns by families. Many people also consider it the unofficial start of the Christmas season when cities and towns debut (初次登场) their Christmas lights and decorations.
World Toe Wrestling Championship, England
This competition is not a new competition, with its history going back to 1976. The sport involves two opponents who lock feet in an attempt to pin each other’s foot down in the least time possible, similar to arm wrestling. There are three rounds played on a best of 2 out of 3 bases. Rounds kick-start with the right foot, then left and followed by right again.
1. What do we know about Carnival of Oruro
A. It features colorful costumes and folk dances.
B. It is a time for families to reunite.
C. It is no use for the local economy.
D. It only has one single presentation.
2. What does Day of the Little Candles feature
A. Body strength. B. Colorful candles.
C. Underwater creatures. D. Christmas goods.
3. Which festival has the shortest history
A Carnival of Oruro. B. Day of the Little Candles.
C. Underwater Music Festival. D. World Toe Wrestling Championship.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。介绍了不同国家的四个节日。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Every year, dozens of groups wear colorful costumes or masks and perform folk dances that draw crowds up to 400,000 annually, celebrating pre-Columbian traditions.(每年，数十个团体都会穿着五颜六色的服装或戴着面具，表演民间舞蹈，每年吸引多达40万人参加，庆祝前哥伦布时代的传统。)”可知， Carnival of Oruro 的节日特色是每年有几十个队伍穿着五颜六色的服装表演民间舞蹈，故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“And houses and streets are decorated with candles in varying colors and paper lanterns by families.(房屋和街道上都装饰着各种颜色的蜡烛和家庭的纸灯笼)”可知，在 Day of the Little Candles，家家户户用不同颜色的蜡烛和纸灯笼装饰房屋和街道，故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Underwater Music Festival, the USA(海底音乐节，美国)”部分的“This festival can date back to 1854(这个节日可追溯到1845年)”并对比其他节日的起源可知， Underwater Music Festival 始于1985年，是四个节日中历史最短的一个，故选C项。
B
Phillip, 27, from the UK, pulled at the heart strings of people across the world after giving his mother, Trish, a special New Year present — he surprised his mom with a voice recording of his late father, which he made with the help of AI.
The young man’s dad, John, passed away from cancer in 2022 — leaving his wife and children mourning. After seeing his mom struggling to get through the holidays, he turned to AI to give her a gift she would never forget.
In a video, which has so far had more than 6.2 million views, the 27-year-old showed viewers his mom’s reaction to hearing her late husband’s voice.
“My dad passed away from cancer 1.5 years ago so I decided to do something special for my mom this New Year,” he said as his mother unwrapped the present. “It’s been so long since we heard his voice, so I made her a video using AI software to match his exact voice. And the result was amazing.”
In addition to his father’s voice, Phillip made a video that featured photos of his dad. When Trish opened the photo book, tears immediately formed.
“Hi, honey. I love you. I want you to know you are the best mother to our kids and the strongest woman in the whole world,” the AI voice said. “I’m always with you. I hope you guys have a happy New Year.”
Phillip revealed that his wife, Kassandra, first gave him the idea to use AI to recreate his dad’s voice. Although he was skeptical at first, once he got to work using the text-to-speech software, he was shocked at the outcome. “When the program said it in his voice... I got chills(寒战) all over my body. That’s why I decided to do this no matter what,” Phillip said.
4. What does the underlined phrase “pulled at the heart strings” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Encouraged creativity. B. Touched the hearts.
C. Promoted good deeds. D. Provided comfort.
5. Which of the following best describes the young man
A. Adaptable. B. Demanding.
C. Heart-warming. D. Hard-working.
6. How did Trish react to the special gift
A. She was terribly frightened. B. She took it for granted.
C. She viewed it as a dream. D. She was wild with joy.
7. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Phillip’s interest in making the recording.
B. Phillip’s doubt over making the recording.
C. Phillip’s struggle for making the recording.
D. Phillip’s inspiration to make the recording.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了27岁的Phillip为了让母亲走出丈夫去世的悲痛，用AI技术重现了父亲的声音，给了母亲一份特别的新年礼物。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段“giving his mother, Trish, a special New Year present — he surprised his mom with a voice recording of his late father, which he made with the help of AI.”（他给母亲Trish送了一份特别的新年礼物——他在人工智能的帮助下录下了已故父亲的语音，给母亲带来了惊喜。）可知，Phillip利用人工智能技术重现了父亲的声音，这对他母亲来说是非常惊喜的，Phillip的孝心也会感动全世界的人，故推知pulled at the heart strings意为“触动心弦”。故选B项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“he surprised his mom with a voice recording of his late father, which he made with the help of AI.”（他在人工智能的帮助下录下了已故父亲的语音，给母亲带来了惊喜。）及第二段“The young man’s dad, John, passed away from cancer in 2022 — leaving his wife and children mourning. After seeing his mom struggling to get through the holidays, he turned to AI to give her a gift she would never forget.”（这位年轻人的父亲约翰于2022年因癌症去世，留下哀痛的妻子和孩子。在看到他的妈妈挣扎着度过假期后，他决定利用人工智能技术给她一份她永远不会忘记的礼物。）可知，Phillip用人工智能技术为母亲制作父亲的录音是暖心的，孝顺的。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段第二句“When Trish opened the photo book, tears immediately formed.”（Trish打开相册时候，眼泪立刻涌了出来。）及倒数第二段““Hi, honey. I love you. I want you to know you are the best mother to our kids and the strongest woman in the whole world,” the AI voice said. “I’m always with you. I hope you guys have a happy New Year.””（“嗨,亲爱的。我爱你。我想让你知道，你是我们孩子最好的母亲，也是世界上最坚强的女人。”人工智能的声音说道：“我永远和你在一起。祝大家新年快乐。”）可知，Trish看到儿子送的特别的礼物，听到丈夫熟悉的声音，喜极而泣。故选D项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Phillip revealed that his wife, Kassandra, first gave him the idea to use AI to recreate his dad’s voice. Although he was skeptical at first, once he got to work using the text-to-speech software, he was shocked at the outcome. “When the program said it in his voice... I got chills all over my body. That’s why I decided to do this no matter what,” Phillip said.”（Phillip透露，他的妻子卡Kassandra首先给了他用人工智能重现父亲声音的想法。虽然他一开始是持怀疑态度的，但当他开始使用这个文本转语音软件时，他对结果感到震惊。“当程序用他的声音说出来的时候……我浑身一震。这就是我决定无论如何都要这么做的原因，”菲利普说。）可知，本段主要介绍了他制作录音的灵感来源及决心。故选D项。
C
A team of leading environmental experts have warned that the current war on plastic is detracting from the bigger threats to the environment. In an article, they say that while plastic waste is an issue, its prominence in the general public’s concern for the environment is overshadowing greater threats, for example, climate change and biodiversity loss.
The team argue that much of the bad talk about plastic waste is based on data that is not always representative of the environments that have been sampled. The dislike of plastic associated with this could encourage the use of alternative materials with potentially harmful effects.
The authors warn that plastic pollution dominates the public’s concern for the environment and has been exploited politically, after capturing the attention of the world, for example, through the images of wildlife caught in plastic was alarmist headlines. They say small political gestures such as law banning cosmetic microplastics, taxing plastic bags, and financial rewards for using reusable containers, as well as the promotion of products as “green” for containing less plastic than alternatives, make people neglect other environmental problems that are not as noticeable as plastic pollution.
The article also highlights that plastic is not the only type of polluting materials, originating from human activity that pollutes the environment. Other examples include natural textile fibres such as cotton and wool, and brake-wear particles from vehicles — all of which are present in different places. The authors note that these materials are often much more abundant than microplastics and some are associated with “plastic alternatives” that are marketed as solutions to plastic pollution. The impacts of these materials are less well-known than plastic and microplastic pollution, yet they could have huge impacts.
The article states that solutions are likely to come from a greater focus on designing materials and products that can be recycled, that have their end-of-life, and that markets and facilities exist to recycle.
8. What’s the experts’ attitude towards the current war on plastic
A. Indifferent. B. Favorable. C. Critical. D. Objective.
9. What does the underlined word“this” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. The negative view of plastic.
B. The use of alternative materials.
C. The potential harmful effects.
D. The defense for plastic.
10. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Explain a rule. B. Make a comparison.
C. Clarify a point. D. Offer a suggestion.
11. What is the text most likely to be
A. A response to plastic pollution.
B. A schedule to fight against pollution.
C. An argument against climate change.
D. A guide to plastic management.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了过度关注塑料污染带来的潜在负面影响。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“A team of leading environmental experts have warned that the current war on plastic is detracting from the bigger threats to the environment. In an article, they say that while plastic waste is an issue, its prominence in the general public’s concern for the environment is overshadowing greater threats, for example, climate change and biodiversity loss.(一组领先的环境专家警告说，目前对塑料的战争正在转移人们对给环境造成更大威胁的事物的注意力。在一篇文章中，他们说，虽然塑料垃圾是一个问题，但它在公众对环境的关注中的突出地位掩盖了更大的威胁，例如气候变化和生物多样性丧失)”可知，专家认为对当前塑料战争的过度关注转移了人们的注意力，使人们忽视了给环境造成更大威胁的事物，例如气候变化和生物多样性丧失。由此推知，专家们对当前塑料战争持批判的态度。故选C项。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段“The team argue that much of the bad talk about plastic waste is based on data that is not always representative of the environments that have been sampled. The dislike of plastic associated with this could encourage the use of alternative materials with potentially harmful effects.(研究小组认为，大部分关于塑料垃圾的负面讨论都是基于数据，这些数据并不总是代表所取样的环境。与此相关的对塑料的厌恶可能会鼓励使用具有潜在有害影响的替代材料)”可知，对塑料的厌恶和人们对于塑料垃圾的负面观点密切相关，故“this”指代“much of the bad talk about plastic waste”即“对塑料的负面看法”。故选A项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The article states that solutions are likely to come from a greater focus on designing materials and products that can be recycled, that have their end-of-life, and that markets and facilities exist to recycle.(文章指出，解决方案可能来自更多地关注设计可回收的材料和产品，这些材料和产品有其使用寿命，并且存在回收市场和设施)”可推知，最后一段作者提出了一种处理污染性材料的建议，即把注意力放在设计可回收的材料和产品上。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“A team of leading environmental experts have warned that the current war on plastic is detracting from the bigger threats to the environment.(一组领先的环境专家警告说，目前对塑料的战争正在转移人们对给环境造成更大威胁的事物的注意力)”及第二段最后一句“The dislike of plastic associated with this could encourage the use of alternative materials with potentially harmful effects.(与此相关的对塑料的厌恶可能会鼓励使用具有潜在有害影响的替代材料)”及第三段第一句“The authors warn that plastic pollution dominates the public’s concern for the environment and has been exploited politically(作者警告说，塑料污染主导了公众对环境的关注，并被政治利用)”及第四段最后一句“The impacts of these materials are less well-known than plastic and microplastic pollution, yet they could have huge impacts.(这些材料的影响不如塑料和微塑料污染那么为人所知，但它们可能会产生巨大的影响)”可推知，作者对于过度关注塑料污染做出了回应，认为过度关注塑料污染带来了一些潜在负面影响。故选A项。
D
The illusion of choice is a cognitive bias that causes people to believe they have more control over their lives than they actually do. In fact, it is a false sense of control that can lead to suboptimal decision-making.
The concept is relatively new. It was first referred to by American philosopher and psychologist William James. James argues that choices can be forced or avoidable, and that every dilemma based on a complete logical disjunction, with no possibility of not choosing, is an option of this forced kind. In a paper published in 2000, psychologists Sheena Iyengar and Mark Lepper found that people are more likely to purchase products when they are given fewer choices.
The illusion of choice is often used in advertising and marketing to make people feel like they are in control of their purchase decisions. The same techniques may be applied in voting to make voters feel more confident in their choice of who to vote for.
In reality, the illusion of choice is a false sense of control that can lead to making decisions based on incomplete information. A famous example of this is the documentary The Great Hack. The film explores how the data company Cambridge Analytic a used the illusion of choice to control people’s opinions. In the film, it is revealed that Cambridge Analytica used data from the Internet to create targeted ads for users based on their profiles. The ads were designed to appeal to people’s fears and biases in order to affect their opinions on candidates.
The illusion of choice can be a powerful tool to control people. It is essential to be aware of your own biases and tendencies when making decisions. Take time to consider all of your options before making a decision. Be aware of the potential risks and costs associated with your choices. Seek out multiple opinions before making a final decision.
12. What can be learnt about the illusion of choice
A. It improves decision-making. B. It helps people to control life.
C. It affects consumers’ behavior. D. It was introduced long ago.
13. How does the author demonstrate his viewpoint
A. By citing experts’ words. B. By giving examples.
C. By referring to a scientific paper. D. By conducting a study.
14. What is a key factor in avoiding the illusion of choice when making decisions
A. Sharing multiple opinions. B. Making quick decisions.
C. Being aware of biases. D. Ignoring potential risks and costs.
15. What would be a suitable title for the text
A. The Origins of the Illusion of Choice B. Psychological Process of Decision-Making
C. How the Illusion of Choice Is Employed D. The Illusion of Choice: A False Sense of Control
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“选择的错觉”这一概念，指出它是一种虚假的控制感，会导致次优的决策。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The illusion of choice is often used in advertising and marketing to make people feel like they are in control of their purchase decisions.(选择的错觉经常被用在广告和市场营销中，让人们觉得他们可以控制自己的购买决定)”可知，选择的错觉会影响消费者的行为。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“A famous example of this is the documentary The Great Hack. The film explores how the data company Cambridge Analytic a used the illusion of choice to control people’s opinions. In the film, it is revealed that Cambridge Analytica used data from the Internet to create targeted ads for users based on their profiles. The ads were designed to appeal to people’s fears and biases in order to affect their opinions on candidates.(一个著名的例子是纪录片《伟大的黑客》。这部电影探讨了数据公司剑桥分析如何利用选择的错觉来控制人们的观点。在这部电影中，剑桥分析公司利用互联网上的数据，根据用户的个人资料为他们制作有针对性的广告。这些广告旨在利用人们的恐惧和偏见，从而影响他们对候选人的看法)”可推知，作者通过举例子来支撑自己的观点。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“It is essential to be aware of your own biases and tendencies when making decisions.(在做决定时，意识到自己的偏见和倾向是很重要的)”可知，在做决定时，意识到自己的偏好至关重要。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“The illusion of choice is a cognitive bias that causes people to believe they have more control over their lives than they actually do. In fact, it is a false sense of control that can lead to suboptimal decision-making.(选择错觉是一种认知偏差，它使人们相信他们对自己的生活拥有比实际更多的控制权。事实上，这是一种错误的控制感，可能导致次优决策)”结合文章介绍了“选择的错觉”这一概念，指出它是一种虚假的控制感，会导致次优的决策。可知，D选项“选择的错觉：一种错误的控制感”最符合文章标题。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。
Minimalism isn’t about being boring or getting rid of most of your things and living in empty rooms. It’s more about identifying what adds value to your life and brings you joy and parting with things that don’t. ____16____ .
Whether you want to start the process of living a more minimalist lifestyle or have already started but are finding yourself stuck, here are some tips to help you.
Be Clear On Why You Want To Live A Minimalist Lifestyle
Getting rid of useless things in your home, workspace and life, in general, can be challenging. ____17____ . Yet, chances are, if you’ve barely used these items, you won’t need them in the future.
Being clear as to why you’re doing it can be critical as it’ll help remind you of your goal, fuel your motivation and keep you going even when you’re feeling overwhelmed. ____18____ . No matter the reason, knowing why you’re doing it is the best way to ensure you successfully move towards a more minimalist lifestyle.
Clear Out Responsibly
Opening a garbage bag and clearing out everything you don’t want to keep is quick and easy. Yet, someone else could use your items or recycle them. One of the best things you can do is donate your clothes to someone you know or a charity. ____19____ . Lastly, as mentioned before, certain items can be recycled. You should only throw away things you can’t sell, donate or recycle.
Get In The Right Mindset
____20____ . It’s about finding joy and gratitude. It’s about being satisfied when you need to throw out something old and promoting self-care and loving yourself. The minimalist seeks simplicity, usefulness and clarity with less focus on material possessions and more focus on value in life. Clear the useless things so you can focus on your priorities and goals.
A. You can also organize a big garage sale
B. The best way to tidy up is to take it one step at a time
C. Mindset is key to a “less is more” attitude and lifestyle
D. That’s because it might be hard to part with some of your things
E. Living a minimalist lifestyle can allow you to create a life of more
F. This way, you can get rid of the unnecessary things that burden you
G. Perhaps you want to create more space in your home or limit your carbon footprint
【答案】16. F 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了极简主义的概念，并就如何实现极简主义生活方式提供了一些建议。
【16题详解】
上一句提到“It’s more about identifying what adds value to your life and brings you joy and parting with things that don’t(更重要的是要确定什么能给你的生活带来价值，给你带来快乐，放弃那些没有价值的东西)”，承接上文F选项“F. This way, you can get rid of the unnecessary things that burden you(这样，你就可以摆脱那些不必要的负担)”切题，该选项中的“get rid of”对应上文中的“parting with”。故选F项。
【17题详解】
上一句提到“Getting rid of useless things in your home, workspace and life, in general, can be challenging.(一般来说，清除家里、工作场所和生活中无用的东西是一项挑战)”，承接上文D选项“That’s because it might be hard to part with some of your things(那是因为你可能很难舍弃你的一些东西)”切题，该选项进一步阐明挑战的原因。故选D项。
【18题详解】
下一句提到“No matter the reason, knowing why you’re doing it is the best way to ensure you successfully move towards a more minimalist lifestyle.(不管是什么原因，知道你为什么这样做是确保你成功地走向更简约的生活方式的最好方法)”，本段主要阐述人们想要过极简主义生活的一些原因，G选项“Perhaps you want to create more space in your home or limit your carbon footprint (也许你想在家里创造更多的空间，或者限制你的碳足迹)”符合语境。故选G项。
【19题详解】
上一句提到“One of the best things you can do is donate your clothes to someone you know or a charity.( 你能做的最好的事情之一就是把你的衣服捐给你认识的人或慈善机构)”，承接上文A选项“You can also organize a big garage sale (你也可以组织一次大型车库甩卖)”切题，该选项与上文紧密衔接，都是清除自己不想要的东西的一些方法，与下文“Lastly, as mentioned before, certain items can be recycled.(最后，如前所述，某些物品可以回收利用)”构成逻辑上的并列。故选A项。
【20题详解】
由下文中的“The minimalist seeks simplicity, usefulness and clarity with less focus on material possessions and more focus on value in life.(极简主义者追求简单、有用和清晰，较少关注物质财富，更多关注生活的价值)”可知，极简主义者追求简单。C选项“Mindset is key to a “less is more” attitude and lifestyle(心态是“少即是多”的态度和生活方式的关键)”切题。故选C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。
Many people think of travel as an experience. Sometimes, however, you cannot choose your ____21____ . My husband worked in Brunei. Three months of being pregnant meant I had a(n) ____22____ : Either stay with him in Brunei for three months before returning to India or ____23____ in India alone. I chose the ____24____ . Not because I loved the country but because I wanted to be ____25____ to him. Brunei had nothing to ____26____ me. The research from the Internet showed me nothing but one beautiful mosque(清真寺). The flights were ____27____ so traveling frequently wasn’t an option either.
Needless to say, I reached Brunei in a terrible mood. I felt I would be trapped in a remote place. ____28____ , in the midst of that bad mood, one thing that struck me most was the large areas of greenery surroundings, which made me feel ____29____ . I’m not a city girl but I love nature very much, you know.
A week later, I started _____30_____ with people around me. Locals made me feel comfortable in their own way. The happier I felt, the more we traveled. We even joined in the community game, and enjoyed the local cuisine.
Three months later when it was time to _____31_____ the country, I found myself _____32_____ to say goodbye. My time in Brunei made me realize: Don’t judge a place by others’ _____33_____ or lack of personal experiences. Sure, you may not always _____34_____ what you see, but there will always be something that you will like. You just _____35_____ to try hard to find it!
21. A. opportunity B. determination C. destination D. nationality
22. A. dream B. choice C. illness D. ambition
23. A. work B. remain C. travel D. study
24. A. opposite B. valuable C. ordinary D. former
25. A. close B. used C. friendly D. devoted
26. A. ignore B. educate C. treat D. attract
27. A. convenient B. comfortable C. emergent D. expensive
28. A. Instead B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise
29. A. relaxed B. disgusted C. annoyed D. inspired
30. A. arguing B. interacting C. struggling D. debating
31. A. enter B. describe C. leave D. explore
32. A. unwilling B. eager C. impractical D. curious
33. A. money B. view C. confidence D. courage
34. A. believe B. analyze C. like D. confirm
35. A. need B. pretend C. plan D. manage
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在怀孕期间在文莱陪伴丈夫的经历，讲述了作者对这个国家的初印象、情感转变和最终的理解，展现了一个从排斥到接纳再到不舍的心路历程。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，有时候，你无法选择你的目的地。A. opportunity机会；B. determination决心；C. destination目的地；D. nationality国籍。根据上文“Many people think of travel as an experience.”可知，作者讲述的是旅行；而根据下文“Three months of being pregnant meant I had a(n) ____2____ : Either stay with him in Brunei for three months before returning to India or ____3____ in India alone.”可判断，空处指的是有时候我们无法选择旅行的目的地。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：怀孕三个月意味着我有一个选择：要么和他一起在文莱呆三个月，然后返回印度，要么独自留在印度。A. dream梦想；B. choice选择；C. illness疾病；D. ambition志向、野心。根据下文“I chose the ____4____ .”可知，作者需要做出一个选择。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：怀孕三个月意味着我有一个选择：要么和他一起在文莱呆三个月，然后返回印度，要么独自留在印度。A. work工作；B. remain仍然；C. travel旅行；D. study学习。根据下文“Either stay with him in Brunei for three months before returning to India”可知，第一个选择是去文莱带三个月，再返回印度，由此可猜测，第二个选择应该是不去文莱待在印度。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我选择了前者。A. opposite相反的；B. valuable贵重的；C. ordinary普通的；D. former前者的、以前的。根据下文“Needless to say, I reached Brunei in a terrible mood.”可知，作者选择了前者，也就是去文莱带三个月，再返回印度。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：不是因为我爱这个国家，而是因为我想和他亲近。A. close靠近的；B. used使用过的；C. friendly友好的；D. devoted投入的。根据上文可知，作者选择了去文莱带三个月，而根据空前“Not because I loved the country”可知，作者选择去文莱不是因为喜欢。根据常理可知，自然是因为作者想和丈夫更亲密些。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：文莱没有什么吸引我的地方。A. ignore忽视；B. educate教育；C. treat对待；D. attract吸引。根据上文“Not because I loved the country”以及下文“The research from the Internet showed me nothing but one beautiful mosque(清真寺).”可知，文莱并没有吸引作者的地方。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：机票很贵，所以经常去也不是一个选择。A. convenient便利的；B. comfortable舒服的；C. emergent紧急的、新兴的；D. expensive昂贵的。根据下文“so traveling frequently wasn’t an option either”可判断，机票昂贵，所以经常往返也不现实。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，在这种糟糕的心情中，最让我印象深刻的是周围大面积的绿色环境，让我感到放松。A. Instead反而；B. Therefore因此；C. However然而；D. Otherwise否则。空前“Needless to say, I reached Brunei in a terrible mood. I felt I would be trapped in a remote place.”和空后“in the midst of that bad mood, one thing that struck me most was the large areas of greenery surroundings”可知，在糟糕的心情中，作者看到了自己喜欢的绿色。上下文之间存在转折关系，用however。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，在这种糟糕的心情中，最让我印象深刻的是周围大面积的绿色环境，让我感到放松。A. relaxed放松的；B. disgusted厌恶的；C. annoyed恼怒的；D. inspired有灵感的、被激励的。根据下文“I’m not a city girl but I love nature very much, you know.”可知，作者喜欢大自然，由此可判断，当作者看到大面积的绿色环境时，作者会感到放松。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一周后，我开始和周围的人交流。A. arguing争论；B. interacting互动、交流；C. struggling挣扎；D. debating辩论。根据下文“Locals made me feel comfortable in their own way. The happier I felt, the more we traveled. We even joined in the community game, and enjoyed the local cuisine.”可知，作者开始和周围的人开始互动交流。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：三个月后，当我要离开这个国家的时候，我发现自己不愿意说再见。A. enter进入；B. describe描述；C. leave离开；D. explore探索。根据上文“Either stay with him in Brunei for three months before returning to India”可知，作者选择在文莱三个月然后返回印度。再根据上文“Three months later”可知，到了作者离开文莱回印度的时候。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：三个月后，当我要离开这个国家的时候，我发现自己不愿意说再见。A. unwilling不情愿的；B. eager渴望的；C. impractical不切实际的；D. curious好奇的。根据上文可知，作者在文莱很开心；再根据下文“My time in Brunei made me realize: Don’t judge a place by others’ ____13____ or lack of personal experiences.”可知，作者此时已经喜欢上了文莱，不愿意离开文莱。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在文莱的经历让我意识到：不要以他人的观点或缺乏个人经历来评判一个地方。A. money钱；B. view观点；C. confidence信心；D. courage勇气。根据空后“lack of personal experiences”可知，作者认为不应该根据他人看法或不亲身经历而评判一个地方。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当然，你可能并不总是喜欢你所看到的，但总会有你喜欢的东西。A. believe相信；B. analyze分析；C. like喜欢；D. confirm证实。根据下文“but there will always be something that you will like.”可知，空处指的是你可能不总是喜欢自己所见到的。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：你只需要努力去找到它！A. need需要；B. pretend假装；C. plan计划；D. manage设法做成、管理。根据上文可知，我们可能不总是喜欢自己所看到的，但是作者认为总会有我们喜欢的，所以我们只需要去找到自己喜欢的事物。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。
With more and more scientists saying we no longer have a climate problem but a climate emergency, the call for all hands to be part ____36____ the solution is bringing people of all ____37____(age) to be ready. Leslie Wharton, spokesperson for Elders Climate Action(ECA), is in the midst of organizing a ____38____(grow) number of “old hands” into a nationwide network of people who, instead of just talking, are getting together ____39____ (close) and taking action.
In 2014, after attending one of Al Gore’s Climate Reality training workshops, Paul Severance, a member of Elders Action Network(EAN), started ECA, which ____40____ (hold)its first in-person conference in September 2015 in Washington, D. C., with other climate activist groups. “That’s how I got ____41____ (involve),” Wharton says. “I was there in 2015 and I just felt such a community, such energy and support and focus, that I was just overwhelmed. At the end, I was given a form that asked if I would be willing to be ____42____volunteer. I said yes.” Although most ECA members are in ____43____(they) 50s through 80s and even 90s, some are as young as 18.
ECA’s mission is to reach out to older individuals and let them join, so they can use their expertise, experience and knowledge ____44____ (help) build a sustainable future. Those things can provide the support, encouragement, initiative _____45_____ energy to get more and more people out there doing whatever they can do, right where they are.
【答案】36. of 37. ages
38. growing
39. closely
40. held 41. involved
42. a 43. their
44. to help
45. and
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了老年人气候行动组织（ECA）的成立、目标以及成员的积极参与，通过描述组织的发展和成员的个人经历，展示了老年人在应对气候变化问题上的积极态度和行动力。
【36题详解】
考查短语。句意：随着越来越多的科学家表示，我们面临的不再是气候问题，而是气候紧急情况，呼吁所有人都参与到解决方案中来，让所有年龄段的人都做好准备。短语：part of，意为“……的部分”，符合句意。故填of。
【37题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：随着越来越多的科学家表示，我们面临的不再是气候问题，而是气候紧急情况，呼吁所有人都参与到解决方案中来，让所有年龄段的人都做好准备。根据空前的“all”可知，空处为名词的复数形式。故填ages。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意：老年人气候行动组织(ECA)的发言人Leslie Wharton正在将越来越多的“老手”组织成一个全国性的网络，这些人不再只是空谈，而是紧密地聚集在一起，采取行动。分析句子成分可知，空处为形容词修饰空后的名词“number”，用形容词“growing”，意为“越来越多的……”。故填growing。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：老年人气候行动组织(ECA)的发言人Leslie Wharton正在将越来越多的“老手”组织成一个全国性的网络，这些人不再只是空谈，而是紧密地聚集在一起，采取行动。分析句子成分可知，修饰动词“get together”用副词形式，意为“紧密地”，用closely。故填closely。
【40题详解】
考查时态。句意：2014年，在参加了Al Gore的气候现实培训研讨会后，老年人行动网络(EAN)的成员Paul Severance创办了ECA，并于2015年9月与其他气候活动家团体在华盛顿特区举行了第一次面对面会议。这里为从句谓语动词，根据时间状语“in September 2015”可知，本句时态为一般过去时。故填held。
【41题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：这就是我如何参与其中的。固定搭配“get involved”，意为“参与……”，符合句意。故填involved。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：最后，他们给了我一张表格，问我是否愿意成为一名志愿者。修饰单数可数名词“volunteer”，表示泛指“一名志愿者”，用不定冠词。volunteer首字母的发音为辅音音素。故填a。
【43题详解】
考查代词。句意：虽然大多数ECA成员都是50到80岁，甚至90多岁，但有些人只有18岁。根据句意可知，空处为形容词性物主代词，构成固定搭配：in one’s 50s，意为“在某人50多岁”，符合句意。故填their。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：ECA的使命是联系老年人并让他们加入，这样他们就可以利用自己的专业知识、经验和知识来帮助建设可持续的未来。非谓语动词担当目的状语，用动词不定式形式。故填to help。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意：这些东西可以提供支持、鼓励、主动性和能量，让越来越多的人在他们所在的地方做他们能做的事情。空前“the support, encouragement, initiative”和空后“energy”之间为并列关系，用连词and连接。故填and。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校下周将举办以“关爱老人”为主题的摄影展。请你写封邮件邀请你的交换生朋友Chris参观摄影展，内容包括：
1.时间、地点；
2.活动目的；
3.表达期待
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 Chris,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Chris
I hope you’re doing well. I’d like to invite you to our school’s Care for the Elderly Photography Exhibition, which will be held at our school hall next week.
The exhibition aims to raise awareness about elderly care and features wonderful photographs showcasing their beauty and resilience. As a skilled photographer and a caring individual, your presence would be invaluable.
Your view and expertise would greatly enhance the event. I look forward to your positive response and I hope that you can join us in supporting this meaningful cause.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本书面表达属于应用文写作。要求考生写邮件邀请交换生朋友参加“关爱老人”为主题的摄影展并介绍活动的具体信息。
【详解】1.词汇积累
提高：raise→strengthen
意识：awareness→consciousness
精彩的：wonderful→brilliant
观点：view→ perspective
2.句式拓展
并列句变复合句
原句：The exhibition aims to raise awareness about elderly care and features wonderful photographs showcasing their beauty and resilience.
拓展句：The exhibition aims to raise awareness about elderly care, which features wonderful photographs showcasing their beauty and resilience.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’d like to invite you to our school’s Care for the Elderly Photography Exhibition, which will be held at our school hall next week.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I hope that you can join us in supporting this meaningful cause.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
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。
One of my favourite things about spring is the arrival of different species of birds. My grandfather was a bird lover, and I picked up the birdwatching hobby at a young age, thanks to his influence. My husband John and I found it a relaxing way to enjoy nature; we like birdwatching when we go camping or hiking. Plus, I have a great love of nature photography, so when we sit out in the backyard of our home, I always have my digital camera with me. John is an artist, and he often paints the birds I photograph.
Usually when the yellow warblers (莺) come back from the south in springtime, they pass us by; we don’t typically see them hanging around our home. But not on this particular sunny day in spring. As soon as I finished my workday, I put on a light jacket and went out to the backyard to relax in my favourite way: by watching the birds.
While taking some pictures of cardinals (红衣凤头鸟) and chickadees (北美山雀) at one of our feeders, I looked up and noticed this yellow warbler in our maple tree. The tree had recently begun to bud, and the bird’s yellow feathers looked striking against the yellow blooms, so I took this photo. Our backyard has a variety of trees and between my husband and me, we’ve documented almost 40 different species of birds. I’ve photographed most of them, but some can be a bit camera shy so I also keep a written list of what we see. Our more common visitors are cardinals, chickadees, hummingbirds and various sparrows.
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。
One day, I was watching the yellow warbler jumping among trees when a snake crawled towards it.
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At this time, I saw many small stones in the backyard.
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【答案】One day, I was watching the yellow warbler jumping among trees when a snake crawled towards it. I was so nervous at that time because I was afraid that the snake would eat it. I started waving and shouting at it, but it felt that I was greeting it and began to sing happily and freely. Watching the snake getting closer, I was so hopeless that I couldn’t imagine what would happen next.
At this time, I saw many small stones in the backyard. I immediately walked towards the stones. Then, I started to attack the snake hurriedly. I picked up the stone and threw it at the snake in the tree. I was too nervous and never hit the snake. At this moment, I had an idea and immediately threw several stones at the branch where the yellow warbler was. The yellow warbler instantly flew away in panic. I continued to drive the snake away with the stones. After a while, the yellow warbler flew back, singing in the branches, as if to express its gratitude.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者春日观鸟和护鸟的经历，展现了对大自然的热爱和对鸟类保护的思考。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“有一天，我正在看那只黄莺在树丛中跳跃，这时一条蛇向它爬来。”以及第二段首句内容“这时，我看到后院有许多小石头。”可知，第一段可描写作者想提醒黄莺蛇的存在，可是黄莺并未察觉。
②由第二段首句内容“这时，我看到后院有许多小石头。”可知，第二段可描写作者看到小石头决定用小石头提醒黄莺。
2.续写线索：作者受到祖父的影响，很小就开始了观鸟这一爱好——婚后，作者和丈夫经常一起观鸟——作者曾经拍摄了很多不同的鸟类——一天，作者注意到后院有只非常漂亮的黄莺——一天，作者在看黄莺的时候发现一条蛇向着黄莺游过去——作者拼命提醒黄莺，可是并未成功——这时，作者看到许多小石头，于是作者灵机一动，用小石头冲着黄莺所在树枝扔过去——黄莺惊慌地飞走了，后来黄莺明白了一切，又飞回来了
3.词汇激活
行为类
①开始：start/begin
②继续：continue/go on
③驱赶：drive away/chase away
情绪类
①高兴地：happily/delightedly
②感激：gratitude/thankfulness
【点睛】【高分句型1】I was so nervous at that time because I was afraid that the snake would eat it.（运用了because引导的状语从句和that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】Watching the snake getting closer, I was so hopeless that I couldn’t imagine what would happen next.（运用了so…that…引导的状语从句）
听力：1—5 CBCAB 6—10 CBCAB 11—15 CABAB 16—20 CCAAB