荆门市2023—2024学年度上学期期末
高二年级学业水平检测
英语
本试卷共10页，全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
★祝考试顺利★
注意事项：
1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An artist. B. The bears in the zoo. C. An amazing painting.
2. Who wrote the book that the woman is reading
A. David Beckham’s father. B. David Beckham. C. David Beckham’s son.
3. What does Elon Musk talk about on social media
A. His personality.
B. His plans for the future.
C. The people who attacked him.
4. What does Jim probably do
A. A host. B. A businessman. C. A musician.
5. What does the woman think is the key to her success
A. Her talent. B. Her teacher’s guidance. C. Lots of practice.
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 will play Romeo
A Paul Smith. B. Tim Lewis. C. The man.
7. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What will the woman do tomorrow morning
A. Have a conference. B. Care for her garden. C. Interview a scientist.
9. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Stay up all night. B. Do nothing. C. Try a different way.
10. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation
A. Tired. B. Grateful. C. Sad.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How old was J.K. Rowling when she first had the idea for Harry Potter
A. 32. B. 30. C. 25.
12. Why did James Joyce return to Ireland
A. His mother was sick. B. He lost his job. C. He was in poor health.
13. What upsets the woman
A. How to choose a reliable careers advisor.
B. How to finish her medical studies smoothly.
C. Not knowing what she wants to do for a career.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What do the speakers think of acting
A. Interesting. B. Risky. C. Easy.
15. How many times did Jackie Chan have his nose broken
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Four times.
16. What do we know about the speakers
A. They admire Jackie Chan a lot.
B. They refuse to become actors.
C. They have performed dangerous scenes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is the Jane Austen Festival held
A. In March. B. In September. C. In December.
18. What is the most impressive in the Jane Austen Festival
A. The concert. B. The fashion show. C. The dance class.
19. How long did Jane Austen live in Chawton
A. For eighteen years. B. For ten years. C. For eight years.
20. What can visitors do for free at the Jane Austen Center
A. Go to the tea room.
B. Try on traditional costumes.
C. See a life-sized statue of Jane.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Some libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to settle down with a new book, or use roving (流动的) libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach populations. However they achieve it, these novel libraries are keeping the magic of reading alive.
Macquarie University Library (Sydney, Australia)
Featuring a green roof, this building, made from recycled materials, was designed to imitate the look of a eucalyptus tree. It is also an art form, using robot cranes to bring requested books to the front desk.
The Camel Library Service (North Eastern Province, Kenya)
To deal with low literacy rates in the desert of Kenya, the government created a roaming library composed of nine camels bringing books to villages. The library travels four days a week serving the region’s disadvantaged people.
Bishan Library (Singapore)
With glass pods of various colors sticking out of the building randomly, this library, built in 2006, is meant to create comfortable yet airy nooks (角落) for reading throughout the building. At the same time, a more wide-open children’s room on the basement level invites interaction while preventing noise from filtering (过滤) upward.
Seikei University Library (Tokyo, Japan)
Libraries are usually known for their quiet atmosphere, but this one encourages conversation. Pritzker Prize-winner Shigeru Ban designed the library with space-age, free-standing soundproofed pods (系统) to respect those who need uninterrupted study, while also being beneficial to other methods of learning; they serve as perfect spots for study groups and lively discussions.
1. Who would probably choose to visit Macquarie University Library
A Animal lovers. B. Talkative people.
C. Noisy children. D. Environmental protectors.
2. Which library offers services on the move
A. Bishan Library. B. Seikei University Library.
C. Macquarie University Library. D. The Camel Library Service.
3. What do the last two libraries have in common
A. They ban lively group discussions. B. They have special sound-proof design.
C. They provide a space for kids to read. D. They win prizes for designing in architecture.
B
For Cruz, who grew up in Peru’s mountainous region of Cuzco, fog represents a massive opportunity. As a boy, he had to hike for more than an hour every day across hills to collect water from the nearest source. But over time, he realized that during the rainy season, droplets of water would gather in the large leaves of banana trees. So one day he and his father tried to build a canal system with the leaves to collect water and it turned out a success. But afterwards, he moved to Lima at the age of 25.
There, shocked by the water shortages and expensive water supply that some of the city’s poorest residents were faced with, Cruz set up El Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005. The idea was to deploy the method he learned in his hometown on a larger scale, which would provide free, independently sourced and easily accessible water to those who needed it most. He began installing (安装) a traditional fog catcher model developed in the 1980s.
At the highest point of Los Tres Miradores, there is a curious set of large structures that resemble a fleet of ships in the sky. They are so-called “fog ted devices, made of high density Raschel polyethylene and spanning several meters wide, are lined up at the top of a misty mound and linked by a network of tubes that lead to storage containers. The 40 fog catchers there provide enough water for 180 families, whether to bathe, clean, drink or to irrigate crops on small garden patches.
Supporters believe that fog catchers have the potential to improve water supply for communities around the world among the ever-challenging circumstances. German researcher Lummerich says, “They are cheap, easy to construct.” In a world searching for water supply systems, it is one important puzzle piece that can make an essential difference locally.
However, there are some issues. For one, fog catchers require space, which is not always easy to come by in cities, let alone urban slums. At the same time, fog catchers must be properly cleaned and maintained to stay effective. Most crucially, appropriate climate conditions are required. Fog isn’t everywhere.
4. What does the underlined word “deploy” probably mean in paragraph 2
A. Employ. B. Adjust. C. Design. D. Study.
5. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The reason why Cruz installed fog catchers.
B. The difficulties of constructing a canal system.
C. The installation and benefits of fog catchers.
D. The inspiration Cruz gained to build a canal system.
6. What is the biggest challenge associated with the use of fog catchers
A. High costs. B. Public opposition.
C. Space limitation. D. Climate conditions.
7. What’s the best title for the text
A. Urban Areas: A Struggle for Sufficient Water
B. Innovative Water Collection Techniques in Peru
C. The Global Water Crisis and Possible Solutions
D. Fog Catchers: A Local Solution with Global Potential
C
When temperatures rise, humans sweat, dogs pant (喘息), and cats… don’t move enough to overheat Well, partially. Cats, which need to maintain an internal body temperature of 101°F to 102°F, have several methods for keeping cool in sweltering weather.
It’s a misconception that cats sweat through their paws to cool themselves off. As summer wears on you might see moist paw prints, but as veterinarian Kimberly May told The Washington Post, “Any secretions (分泌物) there or from their nose, mouth, or tongue are not for sweating; they’re for protection and moisture and are insufficient to cool the blood.”
Instead, cats recreate the sweating process—which is similar to human’s via evaporation (蒸发)—by grooming themselves regularly. The saliva (唾液) from their tongues acts like sweat that cools their body when it evaporates—which is why you can also help cool your cat down by using a damp washcloth to lightly wet their fur. In extreme weather, cats will also pant, but unlike dogs who pant regularly to keep themselves cool, a panting cat is a sign of more dangerous over-heating or other serious diseases.
And if you’re tempted to shave your fur friend to help keep him cool—don’t!
“Fur acts as a thermal regulator to slow down the process of heat absorption,” James H. Jones, an expert in comparative animal exercise physiology and thermoregulation at the University of California at Davis, told The Washington Post.
Fur coats are highly evolved—in the winter they keep animals warm, but in the summer, they work both to protect delicate skin from the sun and slow dehydration, Jones notes that, according to research, shaved camels performed worse in the deserts than those with their fur undamaged.
But even with these methods for keeping cool, cats also need to stay indoors to keep comfortable. So even though they evolved from wild ancestors and are able to tough it out, leave the air conditioner or a fan on for your cats when you go out, and make sure to leave them plenty of water.
8. What is the common misunderstanding of how cats cool themselves off
A. Cats pant regularly to keep themselves cool.
B. Cats rarely know how to cool themselves down.
C. Cats sweat through their paws to cool themselves off.
D. Cats produce secretions from their tongue for protection.
9. How does the author clarify cats’ recreating the sweating process
A. By making comparison. B. By analyzing data.
C. By explaining cause and effect. D. By listing numbers.
10. Why are shaved camels mentioned in the last but one paragraph
A. To show the camels are resistant to heat.
B. To emphasize the importance of the fur coats.
C. To illustrate the fur coats are highly evolved.
D. To prove the fur coats unnecessary in summer.
11. What’s the main idea of the article
A. Changing people’s wrong views on cats’ cooling.
B. Telling us to help cats cool themselves in summer.
C. Uncovering the secrets of cats cooling themselves off.
D. Comparing cats with other animals on keeping cool.
D
Dopamine (多巴胺), known as the “source of pleasure”, is a chemical that is released in the brain and provides people with a feeling of reward and motivation. Now, China’s young people are seeking to wear that joyfulness on their bodies, giving rise to the fashion craze—“dopamine dressing style”. Mainly characterized by bright colors, this dressing style is described by many Chinese netizens as “healing” and “a mood booster”. It is part-fashion, part-mindfulness.
Dopamine dressing is nothing new. In fact, a study published in 2012 found that when participants were asked to wear clothing that held some symbolic meaning, their perceived (感知的) confidence increased. The study determined that clothing can have a direct impact on their psychological process.
Another 2015 study found that the outfits we wear can directly influence how we think. It suggested that dressing in a certain way can influence the way we make decisions. “What we wear is how we show ourselves to those we interact with—we are influenced by their reaction to it. If we are well received, it builds up our confidence and can eventually affect our wellbeing.” one of the leading researchers, Mair added.
Actually, dopamine dressing is different for everyone. It’s about wearing the clothes that make you feel good. It could be joggers and a sport shirt; it could be your favorite pair of jeans; or it could be that dress you were saving for a special occasion. In a word, it’s ok to wear anything that can boost your mood.
Color psychologist Karen Haller said: “Color is a great way to lift our spirits and boost our moods in an instant. Our confidence can be boosted when we wear colors that we love and feel good in. We instinctively feel and behave differently when we take the colors in through our eyes and through the part of our brain where our emotions reside.” Ultimately, dopamine dressing is whatever makes you feel good.
12. What makes the dopamine dressing a real hit according to paragraph 1
A. Its featuring only bright colors. B. Its healing and boosting function.
C. Its impacting on people’s confidence. D. Its allowing people to wear differently
13. What can we infer from the two studies mentioned in the passage
A. Dopamine dressing is simply a new concept of dressing.
B. Dopamine dressing is beneficial to our mental health.
C. Dopamine dressing has little to do with our decision making.
D. Dopamine dressing can drive us to interact with more people.
14. Which of the following can be considered as dopamine dressing
A. All the students wear school uniform on Mondays.
B. My father has to put on a heavy coat in cold weather.
C. Jack often follows the trend to buy clothes in dark colors.
D. The girl chooses her favorite skirt for her birthday party.
15. Why does the author write the article
A. To demonstrate a pleasant dressing style.
B. To convince us to buy more fashionable clothes.
C. To arouse our curiosity of the dopamine dressing.
D. To promote more people to accept dopamine dressing.
第二节（共5个小题；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。
Tricks To Preparing For Winter SADness
Have you felt tired and sleepy recently Or do you experience a mood shift as it turns to winter ____16____ Actually, these common symptoms can be owing to Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, a type of depression that typically arrives in winter because of the change of the seasons. Here are some recipes for you to predict its onset and ward it off.
____17____
There’s been a fair bit of research supporting light therapy (疗法) as being effective for seasonal kinds of depression. So don’t withdraw like the hibernating bear but walk outside to expose yourself to the sun every day. ____18____
Choose essential foods to boost mood.
When the temperature drops, our body loses more heat and requires high calorie food to supplement this loss. ____19____ Instead of giving in to such high carbs (碳水), it is important to consume foods such as dark chocolate that can cheer you up.
Engage in more social interaction.
____20____. Not only can it help you stay on track with regular activity but also stay connected, which furthermore lifts your spirits. After all, being alone is never consistent with your goal of getting rid of winter sadness.
Too nervous to enter winter Not every mild blue feeling in winter is SAD. It may be just a psychological response that everyone could experience seasonally. If winter comes, can spring be too far behind
A. If so, just lighten up.
B. If not, it couldn’t be better!
C. Work out on a regular basis to keep fit.
D. Get outside regularly to absorb some light.
E. But food merely containing carbs can make you feel more tired.
F. It is a great way to invite a friend or family member to support each other.
G. Remember, even 20 or 30 minutes could make a huge difference.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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。
We are often told that there’s no ____21____ limit when it comes to pursuing our goals, but it’s truly ____22____ to see someone achieve them later in life-especially if they are 95 years old.
Angela Alvarez is a Cuban-born singer and songwriter who finally ____23____ her first album in 2021. Now, she has just won the Latin Grammy for Best New Artist.
Growing up surrounded by music, Alvarez once told her father she wanted to become a (an) ____24____ singer. However, life wasn’t easy for their family then and she had to ____25____ her dream of pursuing a career in entertainment for decades, but music was always there to keep her company and bring her ____26____.
With time, her kids had kids, and one of her grandchildren, Carlos Jose Alvarez, ____27____ found out that his grandma had ____28____ over 50 songs throughout her life, he knew that something had to be done. He asked her if she would be interested in going to a studio and ____29____ her songs. “And her answer was ‘Carlos, my dream is to _____30_____ this life knowing that somehow my music would emerge and last.’ And that was the _____31_____,” Carlos said in an interview.
Alvarez’s story _____32_____ caught the attention of actor Andy Garcia who decided to become the producer and narrator of Miss Angela, a documentary about this amazing woman. “Her story just blew me away. She _____33_____ a generation, perhaps our generation of Cubans,” said the actor.
The dream reached new _____34_____ as she became nominated (被提名) for a Latin Grammy. When she took to the stage to accept her award, she gave an inspiring speech, “To those who have not achieved their dream, I promise, with _____35_____ and love you can achieve it, it’s never too late.”
21.
A. sex B. age C. identity D. race
22.
A. exciting B. understanding C. inspiring D. surprising
23
A. released B. searched C. created D. increased
24.
A. ambitious B. unique C. professional D. temporary
25
A. take up B. get into C. bring in D. put aside
26.
A. comfort B. concept C. trouble D. emotion
27.
A. intentionally B. accidentally C. actually D. obviously
28.
A. hidden B. cited C. heard D. written
29.
A. grasping B. adapting C. recording D. polishing
30.
A. leave B. continue C. keep D. bear
31.
A. conclusion B. peak C. ending D. beginning
32.
A. still B. never C. ever D. even
33.
A. defends B. represents C. makes D. strengthens
34.
A. draft B. insights C. heights D. aspect
35.
A. faith B. trick C. competence D. qualification
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。
Tanghulu, a conventional Chinese snack ____36____ (basic) made of sugercoated haws (山楂) or other fruit on a stick, has drawn more and more teenagers around the world. According to the data covering social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, tanghulu ____37____ (be) the most searched term in the frozen and convenient food category in the first half of 2023 in Korea.
The sweet treat arose in China during the Song dynasty, ____38____ Emperor Guangzong’s favorite concubine (妃) fell ill and a doctor suggested she eat hawthorn berries ____39____ (fry) in brown sugar every day for a fortnight. When the concubine miraculously (奇迹般的) recovered, the candied fruit gained instant popularity across the country, ____40____ (late) becoming one of the best-selling street — food snacks in China.
Because of its glassy texture and marble like appearance, it is so visually ____41____ (appeal) that many like to post ____42____ (video) featuring the treat being consumed and share the new recipes for it. According to CCTV, unlike the tanghulu made of haws in China, the most popular one in Korea is made of orange slices, whose price amounts ____43____ 22 yuan.
Tanghulu’s recent surge in various countries can be attributed to multiple factors, including the social media ____44____ (expose) among teenagers and its catering to their affection with pretty food. All in all, who would refuse such ____45____ awesome flavor
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校的英语角正在征集“年度最佳人物”稿件，请以“Person of the Year”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.该人物的简介；
2.该人物对你的影响。
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。
Person of the Year
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据具体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。
It was my birthday that day, and my grandfather gave me a gift—a piggy bank. It had an opening through which one could put money in, but the opening was not big enough to reach in and get the money out. The only way to get the money was to break the piggy hank open. My grandfather explained that was the whole idea. And he added. “The piggy bank would help save your money so that, at the end of the year, you might have enough for that bike you dreamed about.” He asked if I would put some of the money he gave me into the piggy bank. I agreed immediately and promised sincerely, “I wouldn’t break it open until I could afford my dream bike.”
Whenever my grandfather gave me some pocket money, he would say, “This is for spending. But you can save some and put it in the piggy bank if you want to save it up.” When he gave me larger amounts, it was clear for me to save the extra money in the piggy bank. For some time, this worked fine. I loved shaking the piggy hank and hearing the sound of the coins. As it became heavier, I grew more excited, dreaming about buying my new bike, and all the adventures I could have on it.
Whenever I wanted to take some money from the piggy bank to buy delicious ice-creams or beautiful presents. I would imagine riding my bike on the street, and thinking of that, my thoughts about buying those things went away. So for almost three years. I had only put money into the piggy hank without taking any out. I thought I wouldn’t break my piggy hank for anything. Bat one day something unexpected happened. I saw a piece of news on the television that a serious earthquake had happened in a nearby province. As many houses were destroyed, a lot of children became homeless. Seeing their shabby clothes and crying faces. I was sleepless that night. Staring at my piggy bank. I was thinking about what I could do with it.
注意：
1．续写词数应为50左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next morning. I took out my piggy bank and shook it.
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Hearing the noise. my grandfather came over.
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听力答案：1-5 AABCC 6-10 ABACB 11-15 CACBC 16-20 ABBCA荆门市2023—2024学年度上学期期末
高二年级学业水平检测
英语
本试卷共10页，全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
★祝考试顺利★
注意事项：
1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An artist. B. The bears in the zoo. C. An amazing painting.
2. Who wrote the book that the woman is reading
A. David Beckham’s father. B. David Beckham. C. David Beckham’s son.
3. What does Elon Musk talk about on social media
A. His personality.
B. His plans for the future.
C. The people who attacked him.
4. What does Jim probably do
A. A host. B. A businessman. C. A musician.
5. What does the woman think is the key to her success
A. Her talent. B. Her teacher’s guidance. C. Lots of practice.
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 will play Romeo
A. Paul Smith. B. Tim Lewis. C. The man.
7. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What will the woman do tomorrow morning
A. Have a conference. B. Care for her garden. C. Interview a scientist.
9. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Stay up all night. B. Do nothing. C. Try a different way.
10. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation
A. Tired. B. Grateful. C. Sad.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How old was J.K. Rowling when she first had the idea for Harry Potter
A. 32. B. 30. C. 25.
12. Why did James Joyce return to Ireland
A. His mother was sick. B. He lost his job. C. He was in poor health.
13. What upsets the woman
A. How to choose a reliable careers advisor.
B. How to finish her medical studies smoothly.
C. Not knowing what she wants to do for a career.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What do the speakers think of acting
A. Interesting. B. Risky. C. Easy.
15. How many times did Jackie Chan have his nose broken
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Four times.
16. What do we know about the speakers
A. They admire Jackie Chan a lot.
B. They refuse to become actors.
C. They have performed dangerous scenes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is the Jane Austen Festival held
A. In March. B. In September. C. In December.
18. What is the most impressive in the Jane Austen Festival
A. The concert. B. The fashion show. C. The dance class.
19. How long did Jane Austen live in Chawton
A. For eighteen years. B. For ten years. C. For eight years.
20. What can visitors do for free at the Jane Austen Center
A. Go to the tea room.
B. Try on traditional costumes.
C. See a life-sized statue of Jane.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Some libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to settle down with a new book, or use roving (流动的) libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach populations. However they achieve it, these novel libraries are keeping the magic of reading alive.
Macquarie University Library (Sydney, Australia)
Featuring a green roof, this building, made from recycled materials, was designed to imitate the look of a eucalyptus tree. It is also an art form, using robot cranes to bring requested books to the front desk.
The Camel Library Service (North Eastern Province, Kenya)
To deal with low literacy rates in the desert of Kenya, the government created a roaming library composed of nine camels bringing books to villages. The library travels four days a week serving the region’s disadvantaged people.
Bishan Library (Singapore)
With glass pods of various colors sticking out of the building randomly, this library, built in 2006, is meant to create comfortable yet airy nooks (角落) for reading throughout the building. At the same time, a more wide-open children’s room on the basement level invites interaction while preventing noise from filtering (过滤) upward.
Seikei University Library (Tokyo, Japan)
Libraries are usually known for their quiet atmosphere, but this one encourages conversation. Pritzker Prize-winner Shigeru Ban designed the library with space-age, free-standing soundproofed pods (系统) to respect those who need uninterrupted study, while also being beneficial to other methods of learning; they serve as perfect spots for study groups and lively discussions.
1. Who would probably choose to visit Macquarie University Library
A. Animal lovers. B. Talkative people.
C. Noisy children. D. Environmental protectors.
2. Which library offers services on the move
A. Bishan Library. B. Seikei University Library.
C. Macquarie University Library. D. The Camel Library Service.
3. What do the last two libraries have in common
A. They ban lively group discussions. B. They have special sound-proof design.
C. They provide a space for kids to read. D. They win prizes for designing in architecture.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了几个新颖的图书馆，图书馆各有特色，有的让阅读更有趣，有的让更多的人有机会阅读，有的意在为想阅读的人提高更好的阅读环境和阅读体验。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Macquarie University Library部分中“Featuring a green roof, this building, made from recycled materials, was designed to imitate the look of a eucalyptus tree.(这座建筑以绿色屋顶为特色，由回收材料制成，旨在模仿桉树的外观)”可知该图书馆是由回收利用的材料建造。所以，环境保护者可能会选择去参观。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Camel Library Service部分中“To deal with low literacy rates in the desert of Kenya, the government created a roaming library composed of nine camels bringing books to villages. The library travels four days a week serving the region’s disadvantaged people.(为了解决肯尼亚沙漠地区识字率低的问题，政府创建了一个漫游图书馆，由九头骆驼组成，向村庄运送书籍。该图书馆每周外出四天，为该地区的弱势群体提供服务)”可知，The Camel Library Service提供移动服务。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Bishan Library部分中“At the same time, a more wide-open children’s room on the basement level invites interaction while preventing noise from filtering (过滤) upward.(与此同时，地下室的儿童房更开放，既能吸引互动，又能防止噪音向上过滤)”以及Seikei University Library部分中“Pritzker Prize-winner Shigeru Ban designed the library with space-age, free-standing soundproofed pods (系统) to respect those who need uninterrupted study, while also being beneficial to other methods of learning; they serve as perfect spots for study groups and lively discussions.(普利兹克奖得主坂茂设计了太空时代的独立隔音舱，以尊重那些需要不间断学习的人，同时也有利于其他学习方法；它们是学习小组和热烈讨论的完美场所)”可知，二者的共同点在于有着较好的隔音设计。故选B。
B
For Cruz, who grew up in Peru’s mountainous region of Cuzco, fog represents a massive opportunity. As a boy, he had to hike for more than an hour every day across hills to collect water from the nearest source. But over time, he realized that during the rainy season, droplets of water would gather in the large leaves of banana trees. So one day he and his father tried to build a canal system with the leaves to collect water and it turned out a success. But afterwards, he moved to Lima at the age of 25.
There, shocked by the water shortages and expensive water supply that some of the city’s poorest residents were faced with, Cruz set up El Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005. The idea was to deploy the method he learned in his hometown on a larger scale, which would provide free, independently sourced and easily accessible water to those who needed it most. He began installing (安装) a traditional fog catcher model developed in the 1980s.
At the highest point of Los Tres Miradores, there is a curious set of large structures that resemble a fleet of ships in the sky. They are so-called “fog ted devices, made of high density Raschel polyethylene and spanning several meters wide, are lined up at the top of a misty mound and linked by a network of tubes that lead to storage containers. The 40 fog catchers there provide enough water for 180 families, whether to bathe, clean, drink or to irrigate crops on small garden patches.
Supporters believe that fog catchers have the potential to improve water supply for communities around the world among the ever-challenging circumstances. German researcher Lummerich says, “They are cheap, easy to construct.” In a world searching for water supply systems, it is one important puzzle piece that can make an essential difference locally.
However, there are some issues. For one, fog catchers require space, which is not always easy to come by in cities, let alone urban slums. At the same time, fog catchers must be properly cleaned and maintained to stay effective. Most crucially, appropriate climate conditions are required. Fog isn’t everywhere.
4. What does the underlined word “deploy” probably mean in paragraph 2
A. Employ. B. Adjust. C. Design. D. Study.
5. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The reason why Cruz installed fog catchers.
B. The difficulties of constructing a canal system.
C. The installation and benefits of fog catchers.
D. The inspiration Cruz gained to build a canal system.
6. What is the biggest challenge associated with the use of fog catchers
A. High costs. B. Public opposition.
C. Space limitation. D. Climate conditions.
7. What’s the best title for the text
A. Urban Areas: A Struggle for Sufficient Water
B. Innovative Water Collection Techniques in Peru
C. The Global Water Crisis and Possible Solutions
D. Fog Catchers: A Local Solution with Global Potential
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个成长在秘鲁山区的年轻人把在自己家乡所尝试发明的收集水的方式带到了后来搬去的一个水资源特别贫乏的地区，运用捕雾的方式解决了当地缺水的困境，给当地居民和生产都带了很多好处。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词的上文“There, shocked by the water shortages and expensive water supply that some of the city’s poorest residents were faced with, Cruz set up El Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua in 2005. (在那里，一些城市最贫穷的居民面临着水资源短缺和昂贵的供水，Cruz感到震惊，于2005年成立了El Movimiento Peruanos sin Agua)”和下文“He began installing (安装) a traditional fog catcher model developed in the 1980s. (他开始安装上世纪80年代开发的传统捕雾器模型)”可知，此处讲述了Cruz产生该想法是因为被当地的水资源贫乏情况震惊，他有了想法后便着手解决该问题。由此可知，这种想法应该是将之前在家乡学到的收集水的方法“使用”到新的环境中，划线词意思应该是“使用”，与employ意思相近。故选A项。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“At the highest point of Los Tres Miradores, there is a curious set of large structures that resemble a fleet of ships in the sky. They are so-called “fog ted devices, made of high density Raschel polyethylene and spanning several meters wide, are lined up at the top of a misty mound and linked by a network of tubes that lead to storage containers. The 40 fog catchers there provide enough water for 180 families, whether to bathe, clean, drink or to irrigate crops on small garden patches. (在Los Tres Miradores的最高点，有一组奇怪的大型建筑，就像天空中的舰队。它们就是所谓的“捕雾器”。网状装置由高密度拉舍尔聚乙烯制成，跨度为几米，排列在多雾的小山丘山顶，并通过通往存储容器的管道网络连接起来。那里的40个捕雾器为180个家庭提供了足够的水，无论是洗澡、清洁、饮用还是在小块花园里灌溉庄稼)”可知，本段首先介绍了在Tres Miradores安装的“捕雾器”的具体情况，然后陈述了它们带来的好处。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Most crucially, appropriate climate conditions are required. (最重要的是，需要适当的气候条件)”可知，捕雾器使用的最大挑战是气候条件。故选D项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了一个成长在秘鲁山区的年轻人把在自己家乡所尝试发明的收集水的方式带到了后来搬去的一个水资源特别贫乏的地区，运用捕雾的方式解决了当地缺水的困境，给当地居民和生产都带了很多好处。再结合第四段中“Supporters believe that fog catchers have the potential to improve water supply for communities around the world among the ever-challenging circumstances. (支持者认为，在充满挑战的环境中，捕雾器有潜力改善世界各地社区的供水)”可知，这位年轻人采用的捕雾器具有全球应用的潜力。由此可知，D项“捕雾器：具有全球潜力的地方解决方案”契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选D项。
C
When temperatures rise, humans sweat, dogs pant (喘息), and cats… don’t move enough to overheat Well, partially. Cats, which need to maintain an internal body temperature of 101°F to 102°F, have several methods for keeping cool in sweltering weather.
It’s a misconception that cats sweat through their paws to cool themselves off. As summer wears on you might see moist paw prints, but as veterinarian Kimberly May told The Washington Post, “Any secretions (分泌物) there or from their nose, mouth, or tongue are not for sweating; they’re for protection and moisture and are insufficient to cool the blood.”
Instead, cats recreate the sweating process—which is similar to human’s via evaporation (蒸发)—by grooming themselves regularly. The saliva (唾液) from their tongues acts like sweat that cools their body when it evaporates—which is why you can also help cool your cat down by using a damp washcloth to lightly wet their fur. In extreme weather, cats will also pant, but unlike dogs who pant regularly to keep themselves cool, a panting cat is a sign of more dangerous over-heating or other serious diseases.
And if you’re tempted to shave your fur friend to help keep him cool—don’t!
“Fur acts as a thermal regulator to slow down the process of heat absorption” James H. Jones, an expert in comparative animal exercise physiology and thermoregulation at the University of California at Davis, told The Washington Post.
Fur coats are highly evolved—in the winter they keep animals warm, but in the summer, they work both to protect delicate skin from the sun and slow dehydration, Jones notes that, according to research, shaved camels performed worse in the deserts than those with their fur undamaged.
But even with these methods for keeping cool, cats also need to stay indoors to keep comfortable. So even though they evolved from wild ancestors and are able to tough it out, leave the air conditioner or a fan on for your cats when you go out, and make sure to leave them plenty of water.
8. What is the common misunderstanding of how cats cool themselves off
A. Cats pant regularly to keep themselves cool.
B. Cats rarely know how to cool themselves down.
C. Cats sweat through their paws to cool themselves off.
D. Cats produce secretions from their tongue for protection.
9. How does the author clarify cats’ recreating the sweating process
A. By making comparison. B. By analyzing data.
C. By explaining cause and effect. D. By listing numbers.
10. Why are shaved camels mentioned in the last but one paragraph
A. To show the camels are resistant to heat.
B. To emphasize the importance of the fur coats.
C. To illustrate the fur coats are highly evolved.
D. To prove the fur coats unnecessary in summer.
11. What’s the main idea of the article
A. Changing people’s wrong views on cats’ cooling.
B. Telling us to help cats cool themselves in summer.
C. Uncovering the secrets of cats cooling themselves off.
D. Comparing cats with other animals on keeping cool.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了猫咪在炎热的天气里散热的方式。
【详解】1. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“It’s a misconception that cats sweat through their paws to cool themselves off.(猫通过爪子出汗来降温是一种误解)”可知，人们的一种错误观念认为猫通过爪子出汗来给自己降温。故选C。
2. 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Instead, cats recreate the sweating process—which is similar to human’s via evaporation (蒸发)—by grooming themselves regularly.(相反，猫通过定期梳理自己来重现出汗过程——这与人类的蒸发过程相似)”及“In extreme weather, cats will also pant, but unlike dogs who pant regularly to keep themselves cool, a panting cat is a sign of more dangerous over-heating or other serious diseases. (在极端的天气里，猫也会喘气，但不像狗经常喘气来保持凉爽，猫喘气是更危险的过热或其他严重疾病的征兆)”可知，本段是通过与人类、狗的降温方式对比来阐述猫的降温过程的。故选A。
3. 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段中“Fur coats are highly evolved—in the winter they keep animals warm, but in the summer, they work both to protect delicate skin from the sun and slow dehydration. Jones notes that, according to research, shaved camels performed worse in the deserts than those with their fur undamaged.(毛皮大衣是高度进化的产物——在冬天，它们为动物保暖，但在夏天，它们既能保护娇嫩的皮肤免受阳光的伤害，又能减缓脱水。琼斯指出，根据研究，剃了毛的骆驼在沙漠中的表现比那些皮毛完好的骆驼要差)”可知，提到被剃毛的骆驼是为了强调皮毛的重要性。故选B。
4. 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Cats, which need to maintain an internal body temperature of 101°F to 102°F, have several methods for keeping cool in sweltering weather.(猫需要保持体内温度在101到102华氏度，它们有几种方法在闷热的天气里保持凉爽)”及全文内容可知，本文介绍了猫咪在炎热的天气里散热的方式。故选C。
D
Dopamine (多巴胺), known as the “source of pleasure”, is a chemical that is released in the brain and provides people with a feeling of reward and motivation. Now, China’s young people are seeking to wear that joyfulness on their bodies, giving rise to the fashion craze—“dopamine dressing style”. Mainly characterized by bright colors, this dressing style is described by many Chinese netizens as “healing” and “a mood booster”. It is part-fashion, part-mindfulness.
Dopamine dressing is nothing new. In fact, a study published in 2012 found that when participants were asked to wear clothing that held some symbolic meaning, their perceived (感知的) confidence increased. The study determined that clothing can have a direct impact on their psychological process.
Another 2015 study found that the outfits we wear can directly influence how we think. It suggested that dressing in a certain way can influence the way we make decisions. “What we wear is how we show ourselves to those we interact with—we are influenced by their reaction to it. If we are well received, it builds up our confidence and can eventually affect our wellbeing.” one of the leading researchers, Mair added.
Actually, dopamine dressing is different for everyone. It’s about wearing the clothes that make you feel good. It could be joggers and a sport shirt; it could be your favorite pair of jeans; or it could be that dress you were saving for a special occasion. In a word, it’s ok to wear anything that can boost your mood.
Color psychologist Karen Haller said: “Color is a great way to lift our spirits and boost our moods in an instant. Our confidence can be boosted when we wear colors that we love and feel good in. We instinctively feel and behave differently when we take the colors in through our eyes and through the part of our brain where our emotions reside.” Ultimately, dopamine dressing is whatever makes you feel good.
12. What makes the dopamine dressing a real hit according to paragraph 1
A. Its featuring only bright colors. B. Its healing and boosting function.
C. Its impacting on people’s confidence. D. Its allowing people to wear differently
13. What can we infer from the two studies mentioned in the passage
A. Dopamine dressing is simply a new concept of dressing.
B. Dopamine dressing is beneficial to our mental health.
C. Dopamine dressing has little to do with our decision making.
D. Dopamine dressing can drive us to interact with more people.
14. Which of the following can be considered as dopamine dressing
A. All the students wear school uniform on Mondays.
B. My father has to put on a heavy coat in cold weather.
C. Jack often follows the trend to buy clothes in dark colors.
D. The girl chooses her favorite skirt for her birthday party.
15. Why does the author write the article
A. To demonstrate a pleasant dressing style.
B. To convince us to buy more fashionable clothes.
C. To arouse our curiosity of the dopamine dressing.
D. To promote more people to accept dopamine dressing.
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了一种给人带来快乐的穿搭方式——多巴胺穿搭，其服饰多色彩明亮，并倡导自我快乐个性穿着，因有治愈功能和促进心情开朗而颇受当今年轻人的喜爱。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Mainly characterized by bright colors, this dressing style is described by many Chinese netizens as “healing” and “a mood booster”. It is part-fashion, part-mindfulness.(这种穿衣风格以鲜艳的色彩为主要特点，被许多中国网民形容为“治愈”和“情绪助推器”。它一半是时尚，一半是专注)”可知，让多巴胺得以如此受欢迎主要是因为其穿着方式让人治愈并心情大好。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“If we are well received, it builds up our confidence and can eventually affect our wellbeing.(如果我们受到好评，它会建立我们的信心，并最终影响我们的幸福)”可推知，多巴胺穿搭对我们的心理健康有益。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Actually, dopamine dressing is different for everyone. It’s about wearing the clothes that make you feel good.(实际上，多巴胺穿搭因人而异。重要的是穿让你感觉良好的衣服)”可知，女孩为她的生日聚会选择了她最喜欢的裙子以被认为是多巴胺穿搭。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Dopamine dressing is nothing new. In fact, a study published in 2012 found that when participants were asked to wear clothing that held some symbolic meaning, their perceived (感知的) confidence increased. The study determined that clothing can have a direct impact on their psychological process.(多巴胺穿搭并不是什么新鲜事。事实上，2012年发表的一项研究发现，当参与者被要求穿着具有某种象征意义的衣服时，他们的自信会增加。该研究确定，服装可以直接影响他们的心理过程)”结合本文主要介绍了一种给人带来快乐的穿搭方式——多巴胺穿搭，其服饰多色彩明亮，并倡导自我快乐个性穿着，因有治愈功能和促进心情开朗而颇受当今年轻人的喜爱。可推知作者意在展示一种让人快乐的穿着方式。故选A。
第二节（共5个小题；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。
Tricks To Preparing For Winter SADness
Have you felt tired and sleepy recently Or do you experience a mood shift as it turns to winter ____16____ Actually, these common symptoms can be owing to Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, a type of depression that typically arrives in winter because of the change of the seasons. Here are some recipes for you to predict its onset and ward it off.
____17____
There’s been a fair bit of research supporting light therapy (疗法) as being effective for seasonal kinds of depression. So don’t withdraw like the hibernating bear but walk outside to expose yourself to the sun every day. ____18____
Choose essential foods to boost mood.
When the temperature drops, our body loses more heat and requires high calorie food to supplement this loss. ____19____ Instead of giving in to such high carbs (碳水), it is important to consume foods such as dark chocolate that can cheer you up.
Engage in more social interaction.
____20____. Not only can it help you stay on track with regular activity but also stay connected, which furthermore lifts your spirits. After all, being alone is never consistent with your goal of getting rid of winter sadness.
Too nervous to enter winter Not every mild blue feeling in winter is SAD. It may be just a psychological response that everyone could experience seasonally. If winter comes, can spring be too far behind
A. If so, just lighten up.
B. If not, it couldn’t be better!
C. Work out on a regular basis to keep fit.
D. Get outside regularly to absorb some light.
E. But food merely containing carbs can make you feel more tired.
F. It is a great way to invite a friend or family member to support each other.
G. Remember, even 20 or 30 minutes could make a huge difference.
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. G 19. E 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章讲了关于冬季季节性情绪障碍（Seasonal Affective Disorder）的预防方法。
【16题详解】
根据前文“Have you felt tired and sleepy recently Or do you experience a mood shift as it turns to winter (你最近感到疲倦和困倦吗？或者当冬天来临的时候，你的情绪会发生变化吗？)”可知，此处提出了冬天来临的时候情绪是否会发生变化的问题。A选项“If so, just lighten up.(如果是这样，那就放轻松点。)”对前文的问题进行肯定回答即如果冬天来临情绪有变化的话，要放轻松。故选A。
【17题详解】
根据后文“So don’t withdraw like the hibernating bear but walk outside to expose yourself to the sun every day.( 所以，不要像冬眠的熊一样躲起来，而是每天走到外面，让自己暴露在阳光下。)”可知，此处强调要每天多出去走走，让自己多接触阳光，强调去户外的好处。D选项“Get outside regularly to absorb some light.(经常到户外去吸收一些阳光。)”概括本段主要内容，即建议经常到户外去吸收阳光。故选D。
【18题详解】
根据前文“So don’t withdraw like the hibernating bear but walk outside to expose yourself to the sun every day.( 所以，不要像冬眠的熊一样躲起来，而是每天走到外面，让自己暴露在阳光下。)”可知，此处强调要每天多出去走走，让自己多接触阳光，强调去户外的好处。后文应该对去户外的内容进行拓展。G选项“Remember, even 20 or 30 minutes could make a huge difference.(记住，即使是20或30分钟也会有很大的不同。)”中的“20或30分钟到户外”承接前文，提出具体的到户外的时间长度，符合语境。故选G。
【19题详解】
根据后文“Instead of giving in to such high carbs (碳水), it is important to consume foods such as dark chocolate that can cheer you up.(不要向这种高碳水化合物屈服，重要的是吃一些能让你振作起来的食物，比如黑巧克力。)”可知，此处强调不要只吃高碳水化合物，还要吃一些让自己振作起来的食物。E选项“But food merely containing carbs can make you feel more tired.(但是只含有碳水化合物的食物会让你感觉更累。)”与下文的“碳水化合物”形成呼应，指出只吃碳水化合物会让你感觉更累，因此不要只吃高碳水化合物，还要吃一些让自己振作起来的食物。故选E。
【20题详解】
根据本段段旨“Engage in more social interaction.( 参与更多的社交活动。)”可知，本段建议的是参加更多的社交活动。F选项“It is a great way to invite a friend or family member to support each other.(邀请朋友或家人互相支持是一个好方法。)”指出，可以通过邀请朋友和家人互相支持，参与更多的社交活动，与段旨呼应，符合语境。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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。
We are often told that there’s no ____21____ limit when it comes to pursuing our goals, but it’s truly ____22____ to see someone achieve them later in life-especially if they are 95 years old.
Angela Alvarez is a Cuban-born singer and songwriter who finally ____23____ her first album in 2021. Now, she has just won the Latin Grammy for Best New Artist.
Growing up surrounded by music, Alvarez once told her father she wanted to become a (an) ____24____ singer. However, life wasn’t easy for their family then and she had to ____25____ her dream of pursuing a career in entertainment for decades, but music was always there to keep her company and bring her ____26____.
With time, her kids had kids, and one of her grandchildren, Carlos Jose Alvarez, ____27____ found out that his grandma had ____28____ over 50 songs throughout her life, he knew that something had to be done. He asked her if she would be interested in going to a studio and ____29____ her songs. “And her answer was ‘Carlos, my dream is to _____30_____ this life knowing that somehow my music would emerge and last.’ And that was the _____31_____,” Carlos said in an interview.
Alvarez’s story _____32_____ caught the attention of actor Andy Garcia, who decided to become the producer and narrator of Miss Angela, a documentary about this amazing woman. “Her story just blew me away. She _____33_____ a generation, perhaps our generation of Cubans,” said the actor.
The dream reached new _____34_____ as she became nominated (被提名) for a Latin Grammy. When she took to the stage to accept her award, she gave an inspiring speech, “To those who have not achieved their dream, I promise, with _____35_____ and love you can achieve it, it’s never too late.”
21.
A. sex B. age C. identity D. race
22.
A. exciting B. understanding C. inspiring D. surprising
23.
A. released B. searched C. created D. increased
24.
A. ambitious B. unique C. professional D. temporary
25.
A. take up B. get into C. bring in D. put aside
26.
A. comfort B. concept C. trouble D. emotion
27.
A. intentionally B. accidentally C. actually D. obviously
28.
A. hidden B. cited C. heard D. written
29.
A. grasping B. adapting C. recording D. polishing
30.
A. leave B. continue C. keep D. bear
31.
A. conclusion B. peak C. ending D. beginning
32.
A. still B. never C. ever D. even
33.
A. defends B. represents C. makes D. strengthens
34.
A. draft B. insights C. heights D. aspect
35.
A. faith B. trick C. competence D. qualification
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。这篇文章讲述了95岁的古巴歌手和词曲创作人Angela Alvarez在2021年发行了自己的首张专辑，并且获得了拉丁格莱美最佳新人奖。同时，其在领奖台上发表了激励人心的演讲，鼓励那些还没有实现梦想的人，表示永远不会太晚。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们经常被告知，追求目标没有年龄限制，但看到有人在晚年实现目标真的很鼓舞人心，尤其是如果他们已经95岁了。A. sex性别；B. age年龄；C. identity身份；D. race种族。根据“if they are 95 years old.”可知，我们经常被告知，追求目标没有年龄限制，但看到有人在晚年实现目标真的很鼓舞人心，尤其是如果他们已经95岁了，后文的年龄对设空处进行提示，形成呼应。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. exciting令人兴奋的；B. understanding理解的；C. inspiring鼓舞人心的；D. surprising令人惊讶的。根据“someone achieve them later in life-especially if they are 95 years old.”可知，尤其是如果已经95岁了的人能够实现目标，这是鼓舞人心的。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Angela Alvarez是古巴出生的歌手和词曲作者，她终于在2021年发行了她的第一张专辑。A. released发布；B. searched搜索；C. created创造；D. increased增加。根据“her first album”可知，Angela Alvarez终于在2021年发行了她的第一张专辑。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Angela Alvarez在音乐中长大，她曾告诉父亲她想成为一名职业歌手。A. ambitious雄心勃勃的；B. unique独特的；C. professional专业的；D. temporary临时的。根据“Growing up surrounded by music”可知，其在音乐中长大，因此想要成为一名专业歌手。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，当时他们的家庭生活并不轻松，她不得不把追求娱乐事业的梦想搁置了几十年，但音乐一直陪伴着她，给她带来安慰。A. take up开始从事某事；B. get into开始参与某事；C. bring in引进；D. put aside放下。根据“life wasn’t easy for their family”可知，家庭生活并不轻松，她不得不把追求娱乐事业的梦想搁置了几十年。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. comfort舒适；B. concept概念；C. trouble麻烦；D. emotion情感。根据“music was always there to keep her company”可知，虽然家庭生活并不轻松，但是有着音乐的陪伴，能够给她带来安慰。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，她的孩子们有了孩子，她的一个孙子，Carlos Jose Alvarez，偶然发现他的祖母一生写了50多首歌，他知道必须做点什么。A. intentionally故意地；B. accidentally意外地；C. actually实际上；D. obviously显然地。根据“his grandma had ____8____ over 50 songs throughout her life”可知，其孙子偶然间发现了Angela Alvarez创作的歌曲。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. hidden隐藏的；B. cited引用的；C. heard听到的；D. written书写的。根据“over 50 songs throughout her life”可知，Carlos Jose Alvarez偶然发现自己的祖母（Angela Alvarez）一生写了50多首歌。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他问她是否有兴趣去录音室录她的歌。A. grasping抓住；B. adapting适应；C. recording录制；D. polishing擦亮。根据前文“going to a studio”可知，孙子询问Angela Alvarez是否有兴趣去录制自己创作的歌曲。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“她的回答是‘Carlos，我的梦想是在离开人世时，知道我的音乐会以某种方式出现并延续下去。’这就是开始，” Carlos在接受采访时说。A. leave离开；B. continue继续；C. keep保持；D. bear忍受。根据“this life knowing that somehow my music would emerge and last.”以及前文“Now, she has just won the Latin Grammy for Best New Artist.”可知，Angela Alvarez的梦想是在离开人世时，希望自己的音乐会以某种方式出现并延续下去。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. conclusion结论；B. peak巅峰；C. ending结尾；D. beginning开始。根据“‘Carlos, my dream is to ____10____ this life knowing that somehow my music would emerge and last.’”可知，Angela Alvarez的梦想是在离开人世时，希望其自己的音乐会以某种方式出现并延续下去，正是有着这样梦想的开始，95岁的Angela Alvarez才获得了拉丁格莱美最佳新人奖的荣誉。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：Alvarez的故事甚至引起了演员Andy Garcia的注意，他决定成为一部关于这位神奇女人的纪录片《安吉拉小姐》的制片人和旁白。A. still仍然；B. never从未；C. ever曾经；D. even甚至。根据“caught the attention of actor Andy Garcia,”可知，Alvarez的故事甚至引起了演员Andy Garcia的注意，他决定成为一部关于这位神奇女人的纪录片《安吉拉小姐》的制片人和旁白。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她代表了一代人，也许是我们这一代古巴人。A. defends辩护；B. represents代表；C. makes制作；D. strengthens加强。根据“a generation, perhaps our generation of Cubans”可知，Andy Garcia认为Alvarez代表了他这一代的古巴人。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当她获得拉丁格莱美奖提名时，她的梦想达到了新的高度。A. draft草稿；B. insights洞察力；C. heights高度；D. aspect方面。根据“as she became nominated (被提名) for a Latin Grammy.”可知，当Alvarez获得拉丁格莱美奖提名时，Alvarez的梦想达到了新的高度。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：对于那些还没有实现梦想的人，我保证，有了信念和爱，你就能实现梦想，永远不会太迟。A. faith信任；B. trick诡计；C. competence能力；D. qualification资格。根据“and love you can achieve it, it’s never too late.”以及全文可知，当一个人对梦想有着信念和爱的时，这个梦想一定能够实现，这永远都不会太迟。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。
Tanghulu, a conventional Chinese snack ____36____ (basic) made of sugercoated haws (山楂) or other fruit on a stick, has drawn more and more teenagers around the world. According to the data covering social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, tanghulu ____37____ (be) the most searched term in the frozen and convenient food category in the first half of 2023 in Korea.
The sweet treat arose in China during the Song dynasty, ____38____ Emperor Guangzong’s favorite concubine (妃) fell ill and a doctor suggested she eat hawthorn berries ____39____ (fry) in brown sugar every day for a fortnight. When the concubine miraculously (奇迹般的) recovered, the candied fruit gained instant popularity across the country, ____40____ (late) becoming one of the best-selling street — food snacks in China.
Because of its glassy texture and marble like appearance, it is so visually ____41____ (appeal) that many like to post ____42____ (video) featuring the treat being consumed and share the new recipes for it. According to CCTV, unlike the tanghulu made of haws in China, the most popular one in Korea is made of orange slices, whose price amounts ____43____ 22 yuan.
Tanghulu’s recent surge in various countries can be attributed to multiple factors, including the social media ____44____ (expose) among teenagers and its catering to their affection with pretty food. All in all, who would refuse such ____45____ awesome flavor
【答案】36. basically
37. was 38. when
39. fried 40. later
41. appealing
42. videos 43. to
44. exposure
45 an
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，本文主要介绍了最近在韩国大受欢迎的中国传统美食——糖葫芦，讲述了糖葫芦的历史渊源，也提到了糖葫芦的新潮做法。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：糖葫芦是一种传统的中国小吃，主要是用糖葫芦或其他水果在棍子上做成的，它吸引了世界各地越来越多的青少年。修饰后面的动词短语“made of sugercoated haws”应用副词形式。故填basically。
【37题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：据Instagram、Facebook等社交媒体的数据显示，“糖葫芦”是2023年上半年韩国冷冻、方便食品中搜索量最高的词汇。根据主语tanghulu和后面的时间状语“in the first half of 2023”可知是一般过去时。故填was。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这种甜食起源于中国宋朝，当时光宗最喜欢的妃子生病了，医生建议她连续两周每天吃红糖炒的山楂。分析句子可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词是the Song dynasty，关系词在从句中作时间状语，应用关系副词when引导。故填when。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。动词fry和hawthorn berries之间动宾关系，应用过去分词作后置定语修饰，故填fried。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：当这位贵妃奇迹般地康复后，这种蜜饯水果立即风靡全国，后来成为中国最畅销的街头小吃之一。此处作时间状语，应用副词later“后来”。故填later。
【41题详解】
考查形容词。句意：由于其玻璃般的质地和大理石般的外观，它在视觉上非常吸引人，许多人喜欢发布视频，展示吃它的过程，并分享它的新食谱。空处应填形容词作表语，appealing“吸引人的”，形容词，故填appealing。
42题详解】
考查名词复数。句意同上。video是可数名词，结合句意以及主语“many”可知，此处需填写复数形式。故填videos。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：据中央电视台报道，与中国用山楂做的糖葫芦不同，韩国最受欢迎的糖葫芦是用橙子片做的，价格为22元。amount to“等于，相当于”，固定短语。故填to。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：糖葫芦最近在各国的火爆可以归因于多种因素，包括青少年在社交媒体上的曝光，以及它用漂亮的食物迎合他们的喜好。结合空前的形容词“social media”可知，空处应填名词作介词including的宾语，exposure“暴露，曝光”，不可数名词，故填exposure。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：总而言之，谁会拒绝这么棒的味道呢？flavor是可数名词，根据such结构和awesome元音音素可知此处应用冠词an。故填an。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校的英语角正在征集“年度最佳人物”稿件，请以“Person of the Year”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.该人物的简介；
2.该人物对你的影响。
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。
Person of the Year
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Person of the Year
As to the “Person of the Year” I would like to nominate my English teacher for this esteemed title.
Ms. Zhang is a teacher who boasts a good reputation. With her warm smile and kind nature, she has become a beloved figure among students. Moreover, it is her belief in my abilities that has encouraged me to make progress toward excellence. Motivating me to participate in public speaking, she has helped me build up self-confidence and better skills.
There is no doubt that Ms. Zhang deserves this title. Truly, not only is she a qualified teacher, but also she is a valuable guide in my life.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“Person of the Year”为题，写一篇短文投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
名声：reputation→fame
此外：moreover→what’s more
鼓励：encourage→inspire
参加：participate in→take part in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Motivating me to participate in public speaking, she has helped me build up self-confidence and better skills.
拓展句：She motivated me to participate in public speaking, which has helped me build up self-confidence and better skills.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Ms. Zhang is a teacher who boasts a good reputation.（运用了who引导的定语从句）
【高分句型2】Moreover, it is her belief in my abilities that has encouraged me to make progress toward excellence.（运用了强调句型）
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据具体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。
It was my birthday that day, and my grandfather gave me a gift—a piggy bank. It had an opening through which one could put money in, but the opening was not big enough to reach in and get the money out. The only way to get the money was to break the piggy hank open. My grandfather explained that was the whole idea. And he added. “The piggy bank would help save your money so that, at the end of the year, you might have enough for that bike you dreamed about.” He asked if I would put some of the money he gave me into the piggy bank. I agreed immediately and promised sincerely, “I wouldn’t break it open until I could afford my dream bike.”
Whenever my grandfather gave me some pocket money, he would say, “This is for spending. But you can save some and put it in the piggy bank if you want to save it up.” When he gave me larger amounts, it was clear for me to save the extra money in the piggy bank. For some time, this worked fine. I loved shaking the piggy hank and hearing the sound of the coins. As it became heavier, I grew more excited, dreaming about buying my new bike, and all the adventures I could have on it.
Whenever I wanted to take some money from the piggy bank to buy delicious ice-creams or beautiful presents. I would imagine riding my bike on the street, and thinking of that, my thoughts about buying those things went away. So for almost three years. I had only put money into the piggy hank without taking any out. I thought I wouldn’t break my piggy hank for anything. Bat one day something unexpected happened. I saw a piece of news on the television that a serious earthquake had happened in a nearby province. As many houses were destroyed, a lot of children became homeless. Seeing their shabby clothes and crying faces. I was sleepless that night. Staring at my piggy bank. I was thinking about what I could do with it.
注意：
1．续写词数应为50左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next morning. I took out my piggy bank and shook it.
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Hearing the noise. my grandfather came over.
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【答案】参考范文：
The next morning, I took out my piggy bank and shook it. “There should be a lot of money in it. This is years of my savings,” I said to myself. I was about to break it and withdraw money when my mina came back to the bike I wanted to buy, and I hesitated. However, thinking of the look in the eyes of the children hoping for help in the earthquake, I grabbed the piggy bank and threw it to the ground. Suddenly, the piggy bank broke into pieces and the coins rolled all over the floor.
Hearing the noise, my grandfather came over. I explained to him what had happened. Having known my thought, he fondly touched my head and said, “Good boy, you did the right thing. Grandpa is proud of you.” He continued, “My dear grandson, you deserve that bicycle. As a bonus, let’s buy that bike together now.” “Thank you, Grandpa,” I was overwhelmed with happiness. From that day on, you would always see me riding my bike on the street, leaving my hearty laughter behind.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了爷爷送作者一个存钱罐，作者努力存钱，想要买自己心仪的自行车。当看到临近省份发生了地震的电视新闻后，作者决定把钱捐给地震灾区的孩子们的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“第二天早上，我拿出我的存钱罐，摇了摇。”可知，第一段可描写作者的最终决定，打破存钱罐，把钱捐给地震灾区的孩子们。
②由第二段首句内容“听到噪音，我爷爷走了过来。”可知，第二段可描写了解了事情的经过后，爷爷的反应。
2.续写线索：犹豫——决定——解释——支持——奖励
3.词汇激活
行为类
①回来：come back to/return to
②.犹豫：hesitate/ hang back
情绪类
①.以……为骄傲：be proud of/take pride in
②.幸福：happiness/blessedness
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I was about to break it and withdraw money when my mina came back to the bike I wanted to buy, and I hesitated.（运用了be about to do when句型以及省略关系代词that的定语从句）
[高分句型2]. From that day on, you would always see me riding my bike on the street, leaving my hearty laughter behind.（运用了现在分词作状语）
听力答案：1-5 AABCC 6-10 ABACB 11-15 CACBC 16-20 ABBCA
