山东省东明县第一中学2024届高三下学期开学考试英语试卷(含解析)
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山东省东明县第一中学2024届高三下学期开学考试英语试卷
学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
Four best photobooks in 2023
Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
Following 2020’s smash hit Entangled Life, mycologist Merlin Sheldrake return s just in time for Christmas with an amazing illustrated edition. At over 240 pages, Sheldrake’s passion and knowledge leap off every spread. From the microscopic (微观) to the splendid, the colour images create an entertaining experience.
Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes by Peter Walther
Often copied, seldom improved on, the elegant cyanotypes (氰化钾照片) of Ann a Atkins are timeless. First created in the 1840s, cyanotypes use light-sensitive iron salt solution and exposure to sunlight to create beautiful Prussian blue prints. Peter Walther’s book is comprehensive, 660 pages long, and is perfect for Atkins’ fans or anyone keen to learn.
The Earth in Our Hands by Thomas Pesquet
Thomas Pesquet’s breathtaking collection of photographs taken from the International Space Station(ISS)follows in the footsteps of astronaut Don Pettit’s Spaceborne. Pesquet took more than 245,000 images over two missions, with his book including 200 of these. It is the closest most of us will get to being on the ISS — a really immersive read.
Looking at Trees by Sophie Howarth
Sophie Howarth’s absorbing book features 26 of the world’s leading photographers, including Nicholas J. R. White and Anna Beeke. From a framed Hollywood juniper in California to a surreal (超现实的) image of Halfway Gardens in Gauteng, South Africa, Howarth asks us to value trees at a time of environmental challenge. A book you will return to.
1．How many pages are contained in the book Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes
A. Over 240. B. 660. C. About 200. D. Over 26.
2．Which book’s pictures were taken in the International Space Station
A. Entangled Life. B. Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes.
C. The Earth in Our Hands. D. Looking at Trees.
3．What does Sophie Howarth call on people to do with his book
A. Value trees. B. Take pictures.
C. Go on a trip. D. Maintain a good image.
At 102 years old, toy inventor Eddy Goldfarb is still going like freshly wound Yakity-Yak Talking Teeth, one of his more than 800 creations. Goldfarb also dreamed up the Bubble Gun, battery-powered Stomper vehicles and KerPlunk, in which hopeful players hold their breath as they strategically remove sticks without disturbing the marbles above.
“Being active and being creative is my secret, and I think it could apply to a lot of people,” the Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductee (新成员) says in an interview before singing the praises of his pair of 3D printers. “That’s the most wonderful machine because you start with nothing, and it goes layer by layer and builds something.”
The Chicago native still creates in his workshop and is the focus of Eddy’s World, a documentary that aired on TV. The 28-minute film is directed by his daughter, Lyn Goldfarb.
Goldfarb knew he was going to be a creator at 5 when his father invited an inventor to dinner. “That’s when I learned the meaning of the word,” he says, “and I knew from then on that I was going to be an inventor.” The designer couldn’t afford college and joined the Navy during World War II. He thought of the ideas for his first three toys while serving on the USS Batfish.
Goldfarb feels “very lucky” to still be alive at his age. He owes his longevity (长寿) to being creative and his optimistic personality. “During the war, I was on the submarine (潜艇) and saw a lot of action, and I think I realized what’s important and what’s not,” he says. “I found out that most things aren’t that important. I can overlook a lot.”
What’s next for the centenarian (百岁老人) He’d fancy another milestone birthday. “Oh, I’d like to turn 105,” he says. “I’m fortunate that I’m healthy. I don’t have any of the aches and pains that I heard about all my life. So life is worth living. At 105, we’ll start thinking about what we should do.”
4．What does the first paragraph tell us about Goldfarb
A. He is a highly respected toy inventor.
B. He is one of the oldest toy inventors.
C. He has invented less than 800 toys.
D. He is still active in toy invention.
5．What can we know about Eddy Goldfarb from the text
A. He directed a short film.
B. He once dropped out of college.
C. He was not famous until he was 102.
D. He became the focus of a documentary.
6．When did Goldfarb get the idea of his first three toys
A. At the age of five. B. While serving in the Navy.
C. When dining with an inventor. D. During his stay with his daughter.
7．Which of the following can best describe Eddy Goldfarb
A. Lucky and wealthy. B. Greative and positive.
C. Determined and generous. D. Ambitious and hardworking.
Between 20 and 40 per cent of planet Earth is covered in grasslands, across every continent except for Antarctica. Grass is a low-growing, flowering plant with groups of narrow leaves growing from its base. Strong roots typically hold this plant’s leaves firmly to the ground.
One of the most common sights along stretches of grass is grass-eating animals. This is because many large animals rely on extensive grasslands to survive, and grass grows well with this regular trimming (修剪). The plants gain their energy from sunlight and require healthy cells to do so. If the leaves aren’t cut, the tips die and start to rot. When they are damaged with a clean cut, however, the cells are caused to grow quicker and produce new, healthy tissue. This is also why cutting your garden’s grassland regularly can make your grass look thicker and healthier.
Humans rely on grass for food, too. Many grasses, such as w heat or corn, are harvested as a main part of some diets. Meanwhile, grass is used indirectly to produce food in the form of livestock (牲畜). Cattle farmers require grass in their fields to feed cows and sheep before they are turned into meat for human consumption.
One of the most debated questions is how long ago grass evolved. Because grass doesn’t preserve well as a fossil, a definitive answer is hard to come by. Until recently, many scientists estimated that grass began to grow on Earth between 50 and 65 million years ago.
However, within the last decade, a piece of 100-million-year-old amber (琥珀) was found that appeared to contain the oldest grass fossil to date. Studies of fossilized dinosaur faces (粪便) also suggest that some dinosaurs lived at the same time that grass grew on the planet, incorporating it into their diets.
8．What is the function of the roots mentioned in Paragraph 1
A. To fix the leaves to the soil. B. To store water and nutrients.
C. To support the growth of the plant. D. To protect the plant from animals.
9．How does regular cutting of grass benefit the plants
A. By improving soil quality.
B. By encouraging cell growth.
C. By preventing the tips from dying.
D. By attracting more animals to eat them.
10．Why is it difficult to determine when grass evolved
A. Grass doesn’t preserve well as a fossil.
B. There are no fossils of grass available.
C. There is no solid evidence of its evolution.
D. Scientists can’t agree on its origin.
11．What’s the best title for the text
A. The Variety of Grass B. The Development of Grass
C. How Grass Change Life D. How to Make Grass Grow Well
Using fatty foods to comfort eat during times of stress can harm the body’s recovery from the pressure, research suggests.
Although many people turn to unhealthy foods such as chocolate, crisps or pastries when they are feeling the strain, researchers have found this can reduce blood flow to the brain and cause poorer vascular (血管的) function, which in turn can have a negative effect on mental health and increase the risk of heart disease. The researchers suggest people resist the attraction of convenient treats by eating fruits and vegetables instead.
Prof Jet Veldhuijzen van Zanten said, “We looked at healthy 18- to 30-year-olds for this study, and to see such a clear difference in how their bodies recover from stress when they eat fatty foods is staggering.” For people who already have an increased risk of cardiovascular (心血管) disease, the impacts could be even more serious. We all deal with stress all the time, but especially for those of us in high-stress jobs and at risk of cardiovascular disease, these findings should be taken seriously. This research can help us make decisions that reduce risks rather than make them worse.
The study involved a group of young healthy adults who were given two butter bread as breakfast. The participants were then asked to do mental maths, increasing in speed for eight minutes, and alerted when they got an answer wrong. They could also see themselves on a screen.
The researchers found that consuming fatty foods when mentally stressed reduced vascular function by 1.74%. Previous studies have shown that a 1% reduction in vascular function leads to a 13% increase in cardiovascular disease risk.
“We also know that the elasticity (弹性) of our blood tubes, which is a measure of vascular function, declines following mental stress,” said the study’s first author, Rosalind Baynham from the University of Birmingham.
12．What’s the finding of the research
A. Why people like fatty foods.
B. How people recover from stress.
C. What people should eat to keep fit.
D. Eating fatty foods when stressed is bad for health.
13．What suggestion is given to decrease the risk of heart disease
A. Seeking low-stress jobs. B. Dining out in clean restaurants.
C. Examining your body regularly. D. Eating more fruits and vegetables.
14．What does the underlined word “staggering” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Disappointing. B. Shocking. C. Confusing. D. Exciting.
15．Where is the text probably taken from
A. A magazine. B. A textbook.
C. A science fiction. D. A recipe book.
二、七选五
16．How to Plan a Surprise Party
●Pick a party theme. ① _________ They may come up wearing crazy clothes, see everyone else’s, and you will get the chance to use your creativity when it comes to decorations, prizes, and activities. The best part It can be anything: cartoon-themed, colour-themed or costume-themed.
●Pick a place your guests of honour frequents to avoid suspicion (怀疑). If you tell your party-persons that you’re heading to the nicest restaurant in town, they’ll know that there’s an occasion. However, if you tell them that you’re heading to the same restaurant you go to every Thursday night, suspicion will be kept at a minimum. ② _________
●Pick a date before the actual occasion. If this surprise party is for a birthday, holding a party on the day might be a little hard to turn into an awesome surprise. ③ _________ Besides, choose a date when all of their friends are able to go.
●Choose your guests. ④ _________ Here’s what to consider:
A small group. This is easier to manage, people can keep their mouths shut, and it creates a more warm environment. However, it’s less impressive and more people might be upset that they’re not invited.
A large group. This is harder to manage, the word might slip out, it’s harder to get a space, but in the end, your party-persons might be surprised by seeing everyone they love in one room.
●⑤ _________ There are three types of people in this world: those that don’t like surprise parties because they always want to be prepared, those that don’t like surprise parties because they think they’re being forgotten, and those that love a good surprise party in their honour. Make sure your party-persons fall into the third category!
A. So choose a place that seems “normal”.
B. It isn’t much better if something emergent happens.
C. To avoid that, plan something before the actual date.
D. Be sure your guests of honour would want a surprise party.
E. You have two options: a small gathering or a big get-together.
F. An easy way to get guests excited about a party is to give it a theme.
G. The hardest part about a surprise party is making sure your guests don’t find it out.
三、完形填空（15空）
On August 2, 2023, Paul, 68, and Dawn Molineux, 66, from the United Kingdom, visited Southport’s Hickory’s Smokehouse to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary (周年纪念日) in advance. The actual date of their anniversary was August 29 but 1 was something they did not have much of, and they wanted to fully 2 what they had.
The couple, who were high school sweethearts, found out at the beginning of the year that Paul had a 3 illness. With only about 18 months left together, they 4 to enjoy life to the full. So they went to Hickory’s to celebrate their 5 and were welcomed 6 and surprised when their table had a “Happy Anniversary” 7 . Many staff members spoke to them, but their 8 James Davies left them with the most lasting 9 .
Paul wrote on a Facebook food review group for Southport about how Davies went 10 to serve them. Davies was 11 in the couple’s marriage and heard about Paul’s terminal diagnosis (绝症), but they never 12 what he did for them.
After enjoying their meal, some drinks, and a delicious dessert, Paul and Dawn 13 their bill, which totaled 80. However, they soon realized that the amount was reduced to 0, and a message that came with the receipt 14 : “Happy anniversary! The bill is on us.”
Paul admitted he was “lost for words” when Davies explained how touched he was by their story and had 15 their meal! Paul recalled, “My wife was just in tears when she saw the gesture.”
17．A. time B. money C. medicine D. food
18．A. save B. prepare C. finish D. use
19．A. mental B. curable C. serious D. minor
20．A. offered B. intended C. pretended D. refused
21．A. anniversary B. victory C. graduation D. relationship
22．A. entirely B. normally C. highly D. warmly
23．A. sign B. postcard C. sculpture D. flag
24．A. guest B. leader C. server D. host
25．A. judgment B. impression C. knowledge D. reputation
26．A. far and wide B. off and on C. up and down D. above and beyond
27．A. interested B. engaged C. involved D. absorbed
28．A. inquired B. recognized C. expected D. created
29．A. worried about B. asked for C. set aside D. took out
30．A. told B. spoke C. wrote D. read
31．A. prepared B. covered C. made D. provided
四、短文填空
32．A type of glazed pottery(釉陶)with the main colours of yellow, green and white was very popular in the Tang dynasty. It was later called tri-coloured glazed pottery of the Tang dynasty, or Tangsancai.
Tri-coloured glazed pottery was usually used as burial① _________ (object). Those human and animal figures have smooth ② _________ graceful(优雅的)lines. The soldier figures have strong muscles and carry swords or arrows. The human figures stand quietly, ③ _________ (look)natural and elegant. The animal figures are mainly of horses and camels.
Tri-coloured glazed pottery of the Tang dynasty was mostly produced in Xi’an, Luoyang and Yangzhou, ④ _________ were important cities along the Silk Road. Camels were the major form of transport ⑤ _________ the ancient trade route during the Tang dynasty. Seeing these glazed pottery artworks, we can imagine the travellers and camels making their hard journey across the desert, depending on one another for ⑥ _________ (survive).
Tang people were open-minded ⑦ _________ (accept)different cultures from all over the world. Foreign traders, officials, and artists travelled thousands of miles along the Silk Road to visit the Tang’s capital city Chang’an. The evidence of cultural integration can ⑧ _________ (find)in tri-coloured glazed pottery of the Tang dynasty.
Tri-coloured glazed pottery is the ⑨ _________ (high)point of Tang pottery and it developed ⑩ _________ (successful)during the dynasty’s early and middle period.
五、书面表达
33．假定你是李华，你校交换生Mary在市古筝比赛中获得了一等奖，请你给她写一封邮件，祝贺她取得好成绩。内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.你的感想。
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 Mary,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
34．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。
Like many kids, last summer I learned to ride a bike. Only I am in my 30s. When I was a child, I had no one to teach me. My mum never learned. My parents divorced (离婚) when I was 4, and in an attempt to perform parental responsibility, my father bought a bicycle for my brother and me to share.
My mum later remarried. When my brother and I were laughed at because we were the only kids past 6 years old who still relied on training wheels, my stepdad removed them, but in doing that, I lost interest and trust in the activity. I was so scared—I was quite tall for my age at 7 and I was worried I’d fall off. I thought I was too old to learn too.
Not knowing how to ride didn’t bother me initially, until we moved to the suburbs, where bicycles were popular. On trips to the convenience store to buy candy with my friends, I was always the last to arrive, on foot. By then, I was 12 years old.
In my early 30s, I remember feeling envious as I watched children as young as 3 learn to balance on bikes. Among them were my neighbours, whom I would occasionally babysit. Then something changed. The fear within was still there, but something much stronger was taking over.
I decided to join a women’s bike-riding workshop. There, I stood in an urban park, determined to overcome my fear. Meeting women from diverse backgrounds, all seeking cycling skills for various reasons, strengthened my determination. The first thing I noticed was how different each person’s learning curve (曲线) was. Some were balancing in no time, while others, like me, needed a bit more time. The workshop was a safe space, full of encouragement and support. Each time I fell, there were hands to help me up, and every time I made progress, there were cheers to celebrate it. Several weeks later, I learned to ride.
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。
To enjoy the joy of riding, I bought my own bike.
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Learning to ride a bike in my 30s taught me that it’s never too late to learn something new. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes by Peter Walther部分的内容“Peter Walther’s book is comprehensive, 660 pages long, and is perfect for Atkins’ fans or anyone keen to learn.（彼得·瓦尔特的书内容全面，长达660页，非常适合阿特金斯的粉丝或任何渴望学习的人。）”可知，该书的页码长达660页，故选B。
2．答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据 The Earth in Our Hands by Thomas Pesquet 部分的内容“Thomas Pesquet’s breathtaking collection of photographs taken from the International Space Station(ISS)follows in the footsteps of astronaut Don Pettit’s Spaceborne.（Thomas Pesquet在国际空间站(ISS)拍摄了一系列令人惊叹的照片，这些照片是继宇航员Don Pettit的Spaceborne之后拍摄的。）”可知，这些照片是在国际空间站拍摄的，故选C。
3．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据 Looking at Trees by Sophie Howarth部分的内“Howarth asks us to value trees at a time of environmental challenge（豪沃思要求我们在环境面临挑战的时候重视树木）”可知，Sophie Howarth呼吁人们珍惜树木，故选A。
4．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的“At 102 years old, toy inventor Eddy Goldfarb is still going like freshly wound Yakity-Yak Talking Teeth, one of his more than 800 creations. Goldfarb also dreamed up the Bubble Gun, battery-powered Stomper vehicles and KerPlunk, in which hopeful players hold their breath as they strategically remove sticks without disturbing the marbles above.(102岁的玩具发明者Eddy Goldfarb仍然像他800多件作品中的一件——刚受伤的Yakity Yak Talking Teethes。Goldfarb还设计了Bubble Gun，电池驱动的Stomper车辆和KerPlunk，在这个游戏中，满怀希望的玩家屏住呼吸，策略性地移走棍子，而不会干扰上面的弹珠)”可知，Goldfarb在102岁仍然像新发明的Yakity-Yak Talking Teeth一样活跃，因此我们可以得出结论，Goldfarb仍然活跃在玩具发明领域。故选D。
5．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的“The Chicago native still creates in his workshop and is the focus of Eddy’s World , a documentary that aired on TV.(这位芝加哥本地人仍然在他的工作室里创作，是电视上播出的纪录片《艾迪的世界》的焦点)”可知，Eddy Goldfarb成为纪录片的焦点。故选D。
6．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的“He thought of the ideas for his first three toys while serving on the USS Batfish.(当他在蝙蝠鱼号航空母舰服役时，他想到了他的前三个玩具的想法)”可知，当他在军队服役时，他想到了对于他前三个玩具的创作想法。故选B。
7．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段““Being active and being creative is my secret, and I think it could apply to a lot of people,” the Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductee(新成员)says in an interview before singing the praises of his pair of 3D printers.(“活跃和富有创造力是我的秘密，我认为这可能适用于很多人，”这位玩具行业名人堂入选者在赞扬他的3D打印机之前接受采访时说) ”可知，Eddy Goldfarb在接受采访时表示，活跃和有创造力是他的秘诀，他认为这也适用于很多人。以及第五段的“Goldfarb feels ‘very lucky’ to still be alive at his age.(Goldfarb觉得在他这个年纪还活着“非常幸运”)”可知， Eddy Goldfarb 是有创造力且乐观的。故选B。
8．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段“Strong roots typically hold this plant’s leaves firmly to the ground.(强壮的根通常把这种植物的叶子牢牢地固定在地面上)”可知，第1段中提到的根的功能是把叶子固定在土壤上。故选A。
9．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段“When they are damaged with a clean cut, however, the cells are caused to grow quicker and produce new, healthy tissue.(然而，当它们被利落地割掉时，细胞会生长得更快，并产生新的健康组织)”可知，定期修剪草有利于植物的生长。故选B。
10．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段“Because grass doesn’t preserve well as a fossil, a definitive answer is hard to come by.(因为草不能像化石一样保存得很好，所以很难得到一个明确的答案)”可知，很难确定草是什么时候进化的是因为草不能像化石一样保存得很好。故选A。
11．答案：C
解析：主旨大意题。根据第一段“Between 20 and 40 per cent of planet Earth is covered in grasslands, across every continent except for Antarctica. Grass is a low-growing, flowering plant with groups of narrow leaves growing from its base. Strong roots typically hold this plant’s leaves firmly to the ground.(地球上20%到40%的面积覆盖着草原，除了南极洲以外的所有大陆都覆盖着草原。草是一种低矮的开花植物，从它的基部长出成组的窄叶。强壮的根通常把这种植物的叶子牢牢地固定在地面上)”结合文章主要介绍了草的一些特性、分布以及草这种植物是如何改变生命的。可知，C选项“草如何改变生命”最符合文章标题。故选C。
12．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段“Using fatty foods to comfort eat during times of stress can harm the body’s recovery from the pressure, research suggests(研究表明，在压力大的时候用高脂肪食物来安慰自己可能会对身体从压力中恢复造成伤害。)”可知，研究发现有压力时吃高脂肪食物对健康有害，故选D项。
13．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段“There searchers suggest people resist the attraction of convenient treats by eating fruits and vegetables instead(研究人员建议人们通过食用水果和蔬菜来抵制方便食品的诱惑)”可知针对降低心脏病的危险，给的建议是多吃水果和蔬菜，故选D项。
14．答案：B
解析：词句猜测题。根据上文“a clear difference(一个明显的区别)”和下文“For people who already have an increased risk of cardiovascular(心血管)disease, the impacts could be even more serious(对于那些已经有心血管疾病风险增加的人来说，影响可能会更加严重。)”可推理出划线词的含义是“令人吃惊的”，故选B项。
15．答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段“Using fatty foods to comfort eat during times of stress can harm the body’s recovery from the pressure, research suggests(研究表明，在压力大的时候用高脂肪食物来安慰自己可能会对身体从压力中恢复造成伤害。)”、第二段“The researchers suggest people resist the attraction of convenient treats by eating fruits and vegetables instead(研究人员建议人们通过食用水果和蔬菜来抵制方便食品的诱惑。)”、第三段“We all deal with stress all the time, but especially for those of us in high-stress jobs and at risk of cardiovascular disease, these findings should be taken seriously. This research can help us make decisions that reduce risks rather than make them worse(我们都会一直面临压力，但特别是对于我们这些从事高压力工作且有心血管疾病风险的人来说，应该认真对待这些发现。这项研究可以帮助我们做出减少风险而不是加剧风险的决策)”以及最后一段““We also know that the elasticity(弹性)of our blood tubes, which is a measure of vascular function, declines following mental stress,” said the study’s first author, Rosalind Baynham from the University of Birmingham.(伯明翰大学的研究首席作者罗莎琳德·贝纳姆说：“我们还知道，精神压力之后，我们血管的弹性——这是衡量血管功能的一个指标——会下降。”)”可知，本文主要讲了在压力下吃高脂肪食物对身体恢复的负面影响，并提出了应该吃水果和蔬菜等健康食物来抵抗这种影响。文章内容与人们的生活健康息息相关，最可能来自杂志，故选A项。
16．答案：①-⑤FACED
解析：①根据前文“Pick a party theme.(选择一个派对主题。)”可知，此处是指让派对有一个主题是个好主意，所以选项F“让客人对聚会感到兴奋的一个简单方法就是给它一个主题。”切合文意。故选F。
②根据前文“However, if you tell them that you’re heading to the same restaurant you go to every Thursday night, suspicion will be kept at a minimum.(然而，如果你告诉他们你要去每周四晚上去的同一家餐馆，怀疑就会被降到最低。)”可知，把派对地点选在一个寻常的地方，所以选项A“所以选择一个看起来‘正常’的地方。”切合文意。故选A。
③根据前文“Pick a date before the actual occasion. If this surprise party is for a birthday, holding a party on the day might be a little hard to turn into an awesome surprise.(在正式场合之前选定一个日期。如果这个惊喜派对是为生日准备的，在生日当天举办派对可能有点难变成一个很棒的惊喜。)”可知，此处是指惊喜派对要安排在正式场合之前，所以选项C“为了避免这种情况，在真正的日期之前计划一些事情。”切合文意。故选C。
④根据后文“A small group.(一小群人。)”和“A large group.(一大群人。)”可知，此处是指选择一小群人聚会或是一大群人，所以选项E“你有两种选择：小型聚会或大型聚会。”切合文意。故选E。
⑤根据后文“There are three types of people in this world: those that don’t like surprise parties because they always want to be prepared, those that don’t like surprise parties because they think they’re being forgotten, and those that love a good surprise party in their honour. Make sure your party-persons fall into the third category!(这个世界上有三种人：一种人不喜欢惊喜派对，因为他们总是想做好准备；另一种人不喜欢惊喜派对，因为他们觉得自己被遗忘了；还有一种人喜欢为自己举办一个惊喜派对。确保你的聚会对象属于第三类！)”可知，此处是指要确保自己的派对客人都喜欢惊喜派对，所以选项D“确保你的贵宾想要一个惊喜派对。”切合文意。故选D。
17．答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们结婚纪念日的实际日期是8月29日，但他们没有太多的时间了，他们想充分利用他们拥有的时间。A. time时间；B. money钱；C. medicine药物；D. food食物。根据下文的“With only about 18 months left together”可知，他们在一起的时间并不多了。故选A项。
18．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们结婚纪念日的实际日期是8月29日，但他们没有太多的时间了，他们想充分利用他们拥有的时间。A. save储蓄；B. prepare准备；C. finish完成；D. use利用。根据上文的“...was something they did not have much of”和下文的“enjoy life to the full”可知，他们在一起的时间并不多了，因此他们要利用好在一起的时间。故选D项。
19．答案：C
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这对夫妻，在高中时就是情侣，年初时发现Paul得了重病。A. mental心理的；B. curable可治愈的；C. serious严重的；D. minor轻微的。根据下文的“heard about Paul’s terminal diagnosis”可知，Paul得了重病。故选C项。
20．答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一起只剩下18个月的时间里，他们打算充分享受生活。A. offered提供；B. intended打算；C. pretended假装；D. refused拒绝。根据上文的“With only about 18 months left together”可知，他们要珍惜在一起的时间，打算好好生活。故选B项。
21．答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：于是他们去了Hickory’s庆祝他们的周年纪念日，他们受到了热情的欢迎，当看到他们的桌子上有一个“周年快乐”的牌子时，他们很惊喜。A. anniversary周年纪念；B. victory胜利；C. graduation毕业；D. relationship关系。根据上文的“to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in advance”可知，他们要庆祝结婚纪念日。故选A项。
22．答案：D
解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：于是他们去了Hickory’s庆祝他们的周年纪念日，他们受到了热情的欢迎，当看到他们的桌子上有一个“周年快乐”的牌子时，他们很惊喜。A. entirely完全地；B. normally正常地；C. highly高度地；D. warmly热情地。根据下文的“their table had a “Happy Anniversary””可知，他们在Southport’s Hickory’s Smokehouse得到了热情的欢迎。故选D项。
23．答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：于是他们去了Hickory’s庆祝他们的周年纪念日，他们受到了热情的欢迎，当看到他们的桌子上有一个“周年快乐”的牌子时，他们很惊喜。A. sign标志；B. postcard明信片；C. sculpture雕塑；D. flag旗帜。根据上文的“their table had a “Happy Anniversary””可知，桌子上摆着标志牌，上面有“周年快乐”的字样。故选A项。
24．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：许多工作人员与他们交谈，但他们的服务员James Davies给他们留下了最深刻的印象。A. guest客人；B. leader领导；C. server服务员；D. host主人。根据下文的“how Davies went...to serve them”可知，James Davies是一个服务员。故选C项。
25．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：许多工作人员与他们交谈，但他们的服务员James Davies给他们留下了最深刻的印象。A. judgment判断；B. impression印象；C. knowledge知识；D. reputation声誉。根据下文的“Paul wrote on a Facebook food review group for Southport about how Davies went...to serve them. ”可知，Paul 在网上留言描述服务员的工作，因此James Davies给Paul夫妇留下了深刻的印象。故选B项。
26．答案：D
解析：考查固定短语辨析。句意：保罗在Southport的一个Facebook美食评论群中写道，Davies是如何超越范围进行服务的。A. far and wide到处；B. off and on时而；C. up and down上上下下； D. above and beyond超越。根据下文的“they never...what he did for them”可知，James Davies超出了自己的服务范围为Paul夫妇做了一些事情。故选D项。
27．答案：A
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Davies在这对夫妇的婚姻很感兴趣，并听说了Paul的晚期诊断，但他们从未预料到他为他们做了什么。A. interested感兴趣的；B. engaged参与的；C. involved涉及的； D. absorbed吸收的。根据上文的“Davies went...to serve them”可知，Davies对Paul夫妇的婚姻感兴趣。故选A项。
28．答案：C
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：Davies在这对夫妇的婚姻很感兴趣，并听说了Paul的晚期诊断，但他们从未预料到他为他们做了什么。A. inquired询问；B. recognized认出；C. expected预料；D. created创造。根据下文的“However, they soon realized that the amount was reduced to 0...“Happy anniversary! The bill is on us.””可知，Davies为Paul夫妇免单，这是他们之前没有预料到的。故选C项。
29．答案：B
解析：考查动词短语辨析。句意：享用完餐点、饮料和美味的甜点后，Paul和Dawn请求结账，总共80英镑。A. worried about担心；B. asked for请求；C. set aside搁置；D. took out取出。根据上文的“After enjoying their meal, some drinks, and a delicious dessert, Paul and Dawn”可知，Paul夫妇在用餐后请求结算账单。故选B项。
30．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，他们很快意识到，金额降到了0英镑，收据上写着：“结婚周年快乐！账单由我们来付。”A. told告诉；B. spoke说话；C. wrote写；D. read写着。根据下文的“Happy anniversary! The bill is on us.”可知，收据上写着“周年快乐”，read使用主动语态表示“……(上面)写着”，而write的动作发出者不能是message，它们之间为被动关系，应用过去分词，所以排除C项。故选D项。
31．答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：当Davies向Paul解释他被他们的故事所感动，并为他们的晚餐买单时，保罗承认他“说不出话来”！A. prepared准备；B. covered支付；C. made制作；D. provided提供。根据上文的“However, they soon realized that the amount was reduced to 0”和下文的“Paul recalled, “My wife was just in tears when she saw the gesture.””可知，Davies为Paul夫妇支付了账单。故选B项。
32．答案：①objects②and③looking④which⑤on⑥survival⑦to accept⑧be found⑨highest⑩successfully
解析：①考查名词复数。句意：唐三彩通常被用作陪葬品。由句意及空前的“Tri-coloured glazed pottery was usually used as burial”可知此处应填名词复数形式objects，作宾语，表示各种各样的陪葬品。故填objects。
②考查连词。句意：那些人物像和动物像的线条流畅优美。由句意及空前的smooth以及空后的graceful line可知此处表示两个形容词的并列，应用并列连词and。故填and。
③考查非谓语动词。句意：人物静静地站着，看起来自然而优雅。由句意及句子结构知空处应填非谓语动词，动词look与主语The human figures之间是逻辑上的主动关系，应用现在分词表示主动，作伴随状语。故填looking。
④考查定语从句。句意：唐三彩主要产自西安、洛阳和扬州，这些是丝绸之路上的重要城市。此处为非限制性定语从句，先行词为Xi’an, Luoyang and Yangzhou，从句缺少主语，应用关系代词 which。故填which。
⑤考查介词。句意：骆驼是唐代古代贸易路线上的主要运输工具。由句意及空后的the ancient trade route可知此处应填介词on，on the trade road“在贸易路线上”。故填on。
⑥考查名词。句意：看到这些釉陶艺术品，我们可以想象旅行者和骆驼在穿越沙漠的艰难旅程中，彼此依赖生存。由句意及空前的depending on one another for可知此处应用名词形式survival，作宾语。故填survival。
⑦考查不定式。句意：唐朝人对来自世界各地的不同文化都持开放的态度。be open-minded to do sth意为“对做某事持开放态度”。故填to accept。
⑧考查被动语态。句意：在唐三彩中可以找到文化融合的证据。由句意及空前的The evidence of cultural integration can可知空处应填动词原形，主语evidence与find之间为被动关系，应用被动语态。故填be found。
⑨考查形容词最高级。句意：三彩是唐陶的最高点，在唐朝早期和中期发展得非常成功。由句意及空前的the可知此处表示“最高的”，应用形容词最高级。故填highest。
⑩考查副词。句意：三彩是唐陶的最高点，在唐朝早期和中期发展得非常成功。由句意知此处应用副词形式，作状语，修饰动词developed。故填successfully。
33．答案：Dear Mary,
I’m thrilled to hear that you won the first prize in the Guzheng competition held in the city. Congratulations! Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off. I am so proud of you for achieving such an outstanding result.
Your performance was truly wonderful, and your passion for music was evident in every note you played. You have not only brought honour to our school but also inspired many of us with your talent and perseverance.
Once again, congratulations on your well-deserved victory. Keep up the good work, and I am sure you will continue to achieve great things in the future.
Yours,
Li Hua
解析：1.词汇积累
举办：hold→host
对……感到骄傲：be proud of→take pride in
激励：inspire→motivate
实现：achieve→accomplish
2.句式拓展
变为倒装句
原句：You have not only brought honour to our school but also inspired many of us with your talent and perseverance.
拓展句：Not only have you brought honour to our school but also inspired many of us with your talent and perseverance.
【高分句型1】Your performance was truly wonderful, and your passion for music was evident in every note you played. (运用了省略that的定语从句)
【高分句型2】You have not only brought honour to our school but also inspired many of us with your talent and perseverance. (运用了 not only...but also...引导句子)
34．答案： To enjoy the joy of riding, I bought my own bike. It was a beautiful blue one with a comfortable seat and strong wheels. Initially, I rode it cautiously on the sidewalk, but as my confidence grew, I ventured onto the road. The wind blowing through my hair made me feel free and alive, and I couldn’t help but smile as I pedaled faster and faster. Riding my bike became a regular part of my life, and I even started exploring new routes and destinations. Ultimately, buying a bike wasn’t just an investment in transportation; it was an investment in reconnecting with my childhood memory.
Learning to ride a bike in my 30s taught me that it’s never too late to learn something new. I realized that fear and self-doubt can hold us back from experiencing new things, but with determination and support, we can overcome them. The women’s bike-riding workshop not only helped me conquer my fear of riding but also provided a sense of community and encouragement. It was heartwarming to see how everyone, regardless of their age or background, came together to learn and grow.
解析：1.段落续写
①由第一段首句内容“为了享受骑行的乐趣，我买了自己的自行车。”可知，第一段可描述作者感受到了骑自行车的乐趣，开始骑车进行探险。
②由第二段首句内容“在我30多岁的时候学会骑自行车教会了我，学习新东西永远不会太迟。”可知，第二段可描写作者学完自行车的感悟。
2.续写线索：买新自行车——享受骑自行车的过程——自信心增强——开始去探险——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①冒险：venture/risk
②微笑：smile/beam
③克服：overcome/conquer
情绪类
①小心的：cautiously/carefully
②感人的：heartwarming/touching
【高分句型1】The wind blowing through my hair made me feel free and alive, and I couldn’t help but smile as I pedaled faster and faster.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句）
【高分句型2】I realized that fear and self-doubt can hold us back from experiencing new things, but with determination and support, we can overcome them.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
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一、阅读理解
Four best photobooks in 2023
Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
Following 2020’s smash hit Entangled Life, mycologist Merlin Sheldrake return s just in time for Christmas with an amazing illustrated edition. At over 240 pages, Sheldrake’s passion and knowledge leap off every spread. From the microscopic (微观) to the splendid, the colour images create an entertaining experience.
Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes by Peter Walther
Often copied, seldom improved on, the elegant cyanotypes (氰化钾照片) of Ann a Atkins are timeless. First created in the 1840s, cyanotypes use light-sensitive iron salt solution and exposure to sunlight to create beautiful Prussian blue prints. Peter Walther’s book is comprehensive, 660 pages long, and is perfect for Atkins’ fans or anyone keen to learn.
The Earth in Our Hands by Thomas Pesquet
Thomas Pesquet’s breathtaking collection of photographs taken from the International Space Station(ISS)follows in the footsteps of astronaut Don Pettit’s Spaceborne. Pesquet took more than 245,000 images over two missions, with his book including 200 of these. It is the closest most of us will get to being on the ISS — a really immersive read.
Looking at Trees by Sophie Howarth
Sophie Howarth’s absorbing book features 26 of the world’s leading photographers, including Nicholas J. R. White and Anna Beeke. From a framed Hollywood juniper in California to a surreal (超现实的) image of Halfway Gardens in Gauteng, South Africa, Howarth asks us to value trees at a time of environmental challenge. A book you will return to.
1．How many pages are contained in the book Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes
A. Over 240. B. 660. C. About 200. D. Over 26.
2．Which book’s pictures were taken in the International Space Station
A. Entangled Life. B. Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes.
C. The Earth in Our Hands. D. Looking at Trees.
3．What does Sophie Howarth call on people to do with his book
A. Value trees. B. Take pictures.
C. Go on a trip. D. Maintain a good image.
At 102 years old, toy inventor Eddy Goldfarb is still going like freshly wound Yakity-Yak Talking Teeth, one of his more than 800 creations. Goldfarb also dreamed up the Bubble Gun, battery-powered Stomper vehicles and KerPlunk, in which hopeful players hold their breath as they strategically remove sticks without disturbing the marbles above.
“Being active and being creative is my secret, and I think it could apply to a lot of people,” the Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductee (新成员) says in an interview before singing the praises of his pair of 3D printers. “That’s the most wonderful machine because you start with nothing, and it goes layer by layer and builds something.”
The Chicago native still creates in his workshop and is the focus of Eddy’s World, a documentary that aired on TV. The 28-minute film is directed by his daughter, Lyn Goldfarb.
Goldfarb knew he was going to be a creator at 5 when his father invited an inventor to dinner. “That’s when I learned the meaning of the word,” he says, “and I knew from then on that I was going to be an inventor.” The designer couldn’t afford college and joined the Navy during World War II. He thought of the ideas for his first three toys while serving on the USS Batfish.
Goldfarb feels “very lucky” to still be alive at his age. He owes his longevity (长寿) to being creative and his optimistic personality. “During the war, I was on the submarine (潜艇) and saw a lot of action, and I think I realized what’s important and what’s not,” he says. “I found out that most things aren’t that important. I can overlook a lot.”
What’s next for the centenarian (百岁老人) He’d fancy another milestone birthday. “Oh, I’d like to turn 105,” he says. “I’m fortunate that I’m healthy. I don’t have any of the aches and pains that I heard about all my life. So life is worth living. At 105, we’ll start thinking about what we should do.”
4．What does the first paragraph tell us about Goldfarb
A. He is a highly respected toy inventor.
B. He is one of the oldest toy inventors.
C. He has invented less than 800 toys.
D. He is still active in toy invention.
5．What can we know about Eddy Goldfarb from the text
A. He directed a short film.
B. He once dropped out of college.
C. He was not famous until he was 102.
D. He became the focus of a documentary.
6．When did Goldfarb get the idea of his first three toys
A. At the age of five. B. While serving in the Navy.
C. When dining with an inventor. D. During his stay with his daughter.
7．Which of the following can best describe Eddy Goldfarb
A. Lucky and wealthy. B. Greative and positive.
C. Determined and generous. D. Ambitious and hardworking.
Between 20 and 40 per cent of planet Earth is covered in grasslands, across every continent except for Antarctica. Grass is a low-growing, flowering plant with groups of narrow leaves growing from its base. Strong roots typically hold this plant’s leaves firmly to the ground.
One of the most common sights along stretches of grass is grass-eating animals. This is because many large animals rely on extensive grasslands to survive, and grass grows well with this regular trimming (修剪). The plants gain their energy from sunlight and require healthy cells to do so. If the leaves aren’t cut, the tips die and start to rot. When they are damaged with a clean cut, however, the cells are caused to grow quicker and produce new, healthy tissue. This is also why cutting your garden’s grassland regularly can make your grass look thicker and healthier.
Humans rely on grass for food, too. Many grasses, such as w heat or corn, are harvested as a main part of some diets. Meanwhile, grass is used indirectly to produce food in the form of livestock (牲畜). Cattle farmers require grass in their fields to feed cows and sheep before they are turned into meat for human consumption.
One of the most debated questions is how long ago grass evolved. Because grass doesn’t preserve well as a fossil, a definitive answer is hard to come by. Until recently, many scientists estimated that grass began to grow on Earth between 50 and 65 million years ago.
However, within the last decade, a piece of 100-million-year-old amber (琥珀) was found that appeared to contain the oldest grass fossil to date. Studies of fossilized dinosaur faces (粪便) also suggest that some dinosaurs lived at the same time that grass grew on the planet, incorporating it into their diets.
8．What is the function of the roots mentioned in Paragraph 1
A. To fix the leaves to the soil. B. To store water and nutrients.
C. To support the growth of the plant. D. To protect the plant from animals.
9．How does regular cutting of grass benefit the plants
A. By improving soil quality.
B. By encouraging cell growth.
C. By preventing the tips from dying.
D. By attracting more animals to eat them.
10．Why is it difficult to determine when grass evolved
A. Grass doesn’t preserve well as a fossil.
B. There are no fossils of grass available.
C. There is no solid evidence of its evolution.
D. Scientists can’t agree on its origin.
11．What’s the best title for the text
A. The Variety of Grass B. The Development of Grass
C. How Grass Change Life D. How to Make Grass Grow Well
Using fatty foods to comfort eat during times of stress can harm the body’s recovery from the pressure, research suggests.
Although many people turn to unhealthy foods such as chocolate, crisps or pastries when they are feeling the strain, researchers have found this can reduce blood flow to the brain and cause poorer vascular (血管的) function, which in turn can have a negative effect on mental health and increase the risk of heart disease. The researchers suggest people resist the attraction of convenient treats by eating fruits and vegetables instead.
Prof Jet Veldhuijzen van Zanten said, “We looked at healthy 18- to 30-year-olds for this study, and to see such a clear difference in how their bodies recover from stress when they eat fatty foods is staggering.” For people who already have an increased risk of cardiovascular (心血管) disease, the impacts could be even more serious. We all deal with stress all the time, but especially for those of us in high-stress jobs and at risk of cardiovascular disease, these findings should be taken seriously. This research can help us make decisions that reduce risks rather than make them worse.
The study involved a group of young healthy adults who were given two butter bread as breakfast. The participants were then asked to do mental maths, increasing in speed for eight minutes, and alerted when they got an answer wrong. They could also see themselves on a screen.
The researchers found that consuming fatty foods when mentally stressed reduced vascular function by 1.74%. Previous studies have shown that a 1% reduction in vascular function leads to a 13% increase in cardiovascular disease risk.
“We also know that the elasticity (弹性) of our blood tubes, which is a measure of vascular function, declines following mental stress,” said the study’s first author, Rosalind Baynham from the University of Birmingham.
12．What’s the finding of the research
A. Why people like fatty foods.
B. How people recover from stress.
C. What people should eat to keep fit.
D. Eating fatty foods when stressed is bad for health.
13．What suggestion is given to decrease the risk of heart disease
A. Seeking low-stress jobs. B. Dining out in clean restaurants.
C. Examining your body regularly. D. Eating more fruits and vegetables.
14．What does the underlined word “staggering” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Disappointing. B. Shocking. C. Confusing. D. Exciting.
15．Where is the text probably taken from
A. A magazine. B. A textbook.
C. A science fiction. D. A recipe book.
二、七选五
16．How to Plan a Surprise Party
●Pick a party theme. ① _________ They may come up wearing crazy clothes, see everyone else’s, and you will get the chance to use your creativity when it comes to decorations, prizes, and activities. The best part It can be anything: cartoon-themed, colour-themed or costume-themed.
●Pick a place your guests of honour frequents to avoid suspicion (怀疑). If you tell your party-persons that you’re heading to the nicest restaurant in town, they’ll know that there’s an occasion. However, if you tell them that you’re heading to the same restaurant you go to every Thursday night, suspicion will be kept at a minimum. ② _________
●Pick a date before the actual occasion. If this surprise party is for a birthday, holding a party on the day might be a little hard to turn into an awesome surprise. ③ _________ Besides, choose a date when all of their friends are able to go.
●Choose your guests. ④ _________ Here’s what to consider:
A small group. This is easier to manage, people can keep their mouths shut, and it creates a more warm environment. However, it’s less impressive and more people might be upset that they’re not invited.
A large group. This is harder to manage, the word might slip out, it’s harder to get a space, but in the end, your party-persons might be surprised by seeing everyone they love in one room.
●⑤ _________ There are three types of people in this world: those that don’t like surprise parties because they always want to be prepared, those that don’t like surprise parties because they think they’re being forgotten, and those that love a good surprise party in their honour. Make sure your party-persons fall into the third category!
A. So choose a place that seems “normal”.
B. It isn’t much better if something emergent happens.
C. To avoid that, plan something before the actual date.
D. Be sure your guests of honour would want a surprise party.
E. You have two options: a small gathering or a big get-together.
F. An easy way to get guests excited about a party is to give it a theme.
G. The hardest part about a surprise party is making sure your guests don’t find it out.
三、完形填空（15空）
On August 2, 2023, Paul, 68, and Dawn Molineux, 66, from the United Kingdom, visited Southport’s Hickory’s Smokehouse to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary (周年纪念日) in advance. The actual date of their anniversary was August 29 but 1 was something they did not have much of, and they wanted to fully 2 what they had.
The couple, who were high school sweethearts, found out at the beginning of the year that Paul had a 3 illness. With only about 18 months left together, they 4 to enjoy life to the full. So they went to Hickory’s to celebrate their 5 and were welcomed 6 and surprised when their table had a “Happy Anniversary” 7 . Many staff members spoke to them, but their 8 James Davies left them with the most lasting 9 .
Paul wrote on a Facebook food review group for Southport about how Davies went 10 to serve them. Davies was 11 in the couple’s marriage and heard about Paul’s terminal diagnosis (绝症), but they never 12 what he did for them.
After enjoying their meal, some drinks, and a delicious dessert, Paul and Dawn 13 their bill, which totaled 80. However, they soon realized that the amount was reduced to 0, and a message that came with the receipt 14 : “Happy anniversary! The bill is on us.”
Paul admitted he was “lost for words” when Davies explained how touched he was by their story and had 15 their meal! Paul recalled, “My wife was just in tears when she saw the gesture.”
17．A. time B. money C. medicine D. food
18．A. save B. prepare C. finish D. use
19．A. mental B. curable C. serious D. minor
20．A. offered B. intended C. pretended D. refused
21．A. anniversary B. victory C. graduation D. relationship
22．A. entirely B. normally C. highly D. warmly
23．A. sign B. postcard C. sculpture D. flag
24．A. guest B. leader C. server D. host
25．A. judgment B. impression C. knowledge D. reputation
26．A. far and wide B. off and on C. up and down D. above and beyond
27．A. interested B. engaged C. involved D. absorbed
28．A. inquired B. recognized C. expected D. created
29．A. worried about B. asked for C. set aside D. took out
30．A. told B. spoke C. wrote D. read
31．A. prepared B. covered C. made D. provided
四、短文填空
32．A type of glazed pottery(釉陶)with the main colours of yellow, green and white was very popular in the Tang dynasty. It was later called tri-coloured glazed pottery of the Tang dynasty, or Tangsancai.
Tri-coloured glazed pottery was usually used as burial① _________ (object). Those human and animal figures have smooth ② _________ graceful(优雅的)lines. The soldier figures have strong muscles and carry swords or arrows. The human figures stand quietly, ③ _________ (look)natural and elegant. The animal figures are mainly of horses and camels.
Tri-coloured glazed pottery of the Tang dynasty was mostly produced in Xi’an, Luoyang and Yangzhou, ④ _________ were important cities along the Silk Road. Camels were the major form of transport ⑤ _________ the ancient trade route during the Tang dynasty. Seeing these glazed pottery artworks, we can imagine the travellers and camels making their hard journey across the desert, depending on one another for ⑥ _________ (survive).
Tang people were open-minded ⑦ _________ (accept)different cultures from all over the world. Foreign traders, officials, and artists travelled thousands of miles along the Silk Road to visit the Tang’s capital city Chang’an. The evidence of cultural integration can ⑧ _________ (find)in tri-coloured glazed pottery of the Tang dynasty.
Tri-coloured glazed pottery is the ⑨ _________ (high)point of Tang pottery and it developed ⑩ _________ (successful)during the dynasty’s early and middle period.
五、书面表达
33．假定你是李华，你校交换生Mary在市古筝比赛中获得了一等奖，请你给她写一封邮件，祝贺她取得好成绩。内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.你的感想。
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 Mary,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
34．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。
Like many kids, last summer I learned to ride a bike. Only I am in my 30s. When I was a child, I had no one to teach me. My mum never learned. My parents divorced (离婚) when I was 4, and in an attempt to perform parental responsibility, my father bought a bicycle for my brother and me to share.
My mum later remarried. When my brother and I were laughed at because we were the only kids past 6 years old who still relied on training wheels, my stepdad removed them, but in doing that, I lost interest and trust in the activity. I was so scared—I was quite tall for my age at 7 and I was worried I’d fall off. I thought I was too old to learn too.
Not knowing how to ride didn’t bother me initially, until we moved to the suburbs, where bicycles were popular. On trips to the convenience store to buy candy with my friends, I was always the last to arrive, on foot. By then, I was 12 years old.
In my early 30s, I remember feeling envious as I watched children as young as 3 learn to balance on bikes. Among them were my neighbours, whom I would occasionally babysit. Then something changed. The fear within was still there, but something much stronger was taking over.
I decided to join a women’s bike-riding workshop. There, I stood in an urban park, determined to overcome my fear. Meeting women from diverse backgrounds, all seeking cycling skills for various reasons, strengthened my determination. The first thing I noticed was how different each person’s learning curve (曲线) was. Some were balancing in no time, while others, like me, needed a bit more time. The workshop was a safe space, full of encouragement and support. Each time I fell, there were hands to help me up, and every time I made progress, there were cheers to celebrate it. Several weeks later, I learned to ride.
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。
To enjoy the joy of riding, I bought my own bike.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Learning to ride a bike in my 30s taught me that it’s never too late to learn something new. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes by Peter Walther部分的内容“Peter Walther’s book is comprehensive, 660 pages long, and is perfect for Atkins’ fans or anyone keen to learn.（彼得·瓦尔特的书内容全面，长达660页，非常适合阿特金斯的粉丝或任何渴望学习的人。）”可知，该书的页码长达660页，故选B。
2．答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据 The Earth in Our Hands by Thomas Pesquet 部分的内容“Thomas Pesquet’s breathtaking collection of photographs taken from the International Space Station(ISS)follows in the footsteps of astronaut Don Pettit’s Spaceborne.（Thomas Pesquet在国际空间站(ISS)拍摄了一系列令人惊叹的照片，这些照片是继宇航员Don Pettit的Spaceborne之后拍摄的。）”可知，这些照片是在国际空间站拍摄的，故选C。
3．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据 Looking at Trees by Sophie Howarth部分的内“Howarth asks us to value trees at a time of environmental challenge（豪沃思要求我们在环境面临挑战的时候重视树木）”可知，Sophie Howarth呼吁人们珍惜树木，故选A。
4．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的“At 102 years old, toy inventor Eddy Goldfarb is still going like freshly wound Yakity-Yak Talking Teeth, one of his more than 800 creations. Goldfarb also dreamed up the Bubble Gun, battery-powered Stomper vehicles and KerPlunk, in which hopeful players hold their breath as they strategically remove sticks without disturbing the marbles above.(102岁的玩具发明者Eddy Goldfarb仍然像他800多件作品中的一件——刚受伤的Yakity Yak Talking Teethes。Goldfarb还设计了Bubble Gun，电池驱动的Stomper车辆和KerPlunk，在这个游戏中，满怀希望的玩家屏住呼吸，策略性地移走棍子，而不会干扰上面的弹珠)”可知，Goldfarb在102岁仍然像新发明的Yakity-Yak Talking Teeth一样活跃，因此我们可以得出结论，Goldfarb仍然活跃在玩具发明领域。故选D。
5．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的“The Chicago native still creates in his workshop and is the focus of Eddy’s World , a documentary that aired on TV.(这位芝加哥本地人仍然在他的工作室里创作，是电视上播出的纪录片《艾迪的世界》的焦点)”可知，Eddy Goldfarb成为纪录片的焦点。故选D。
6．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的“He thought of the ideas for his first three toys while serving on the USS Batfish.(当他在蝙蝠鱼号航空母舰服役时，他想到了他的前三个玩具的想法)”可知，当他在军队服役时，他想到了对于他前三个玩具的创作想法。故选B。
7．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段““Being active and being creative is my secret, and I think it could apply to a lot of people,” the Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductee(新成员)says in an interview before singing the praises of his pair of 3D printers.(“活跃和富有创造力是我的秘密，我认为这可能适用于很多人，”这位玩具行业名人堂入选者在赞扬他的3D打印机之前接受采访时说) ”可知，Eddy Goldfarb在接受采访时表示，活跃和有创造力是他的秘诀，他认为这也适用于很多人。以及第五段的“Goldfarb feels ‘very lucky’ to still be alive at his age.(Goldfarb觉得在他这个年纪还活着“非常幸运”)”可知， Eddy Goldfarb 是有创造力且乐观的。故选B。
8．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段“Strong roots typically hold this plant’s leaves firmly to the ground.(强壮的根通常把这种植物的叶子牢牢地固定在地面上)”可知，第1段中提到的根的功能是把叶子固定在土壤上。故选A。
9．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段“When they are damaged with a clean cut, however, the cells are caused to grow quicker and produce new, healthy tissue.(然而，当它们被利落地割掉时，细胞会生长得更快，并产生新的健康组织)”可知，定期修剪草有利于植物的生长。故选B。
10．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段“Because grass doesn’t preserve well as a fossil, a definitive answer is hard to come by.(因为草不能像化石一样保存得很好，所以很难得到一个明确的答案)”可知，很难确定草是什么时候进化的是因为草不能像化石一样保存得很好。故选A。
11．答案：C
解析：主旨大意题。根据第一段“Between 20 and 40 per cent of planet Earth is covered in grasslands, across every continent except for Antarctica. Grass is a low-growing, flowering plant with groups of narrow leaves growing from its base. Strong roots typically hold this plant’s leaves firmly to the ground.(地球上20%到40%的面积覆盖着草原，除了南极洲以外的所有大陆都覆盖着草原。草是一种低矮的开花植物，从它的基部长出成组的窄叶。强壮的根通常把这种植物的叶子牢牢地固定在地面上)”结合文章主要介绍了草的一些特性、分布以及草这种植物是如何改变生命的。可知，C选项“草如何改变生命”最符合文章标题。故选C。
12．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段“Using fatty foods to comfort eat during times of stress can harm the body’s recovery from the pressure, research suggests(研究表明，在压力大的时候用高脂肪食物来安慰自己可能会对身体从压力中恢复造成伤害。)”可知，研究发现有压力时吃高脂肪食物对健康有害，故选D项。
13．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段“There searchers suggest people resist the attraction of convenient treats by eating fruits and vegetables instead(研究人员建议人们通过食用水果和蔬菜来抵制方便食品的诱惑)”可知针对降低心脏病的危险，给的建议是多吃水果和蔬菜，故选D项。
14．答案：B
解析：词句猜测题。根据上文“a clear difference(一个明显的区别)”和下文“For people who already have an increased risk of cardiovascular(心血管)disease, the impacts could be even more serious(对于那些已经有心血管疾病风险增加的人来说，影响可能会更加严重。)”可推理出划线词的含义是“令人吃惊的”，故选B项。
15．答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段“Using fatty foods to comfort eat during times of stress can harm the body’s recovery from the pressure, research suggests(研究表明，在压力大的时候用高脂肪食物来安慰自己可能会对身体从压力中恢复造成伤害。)”、第二段“The researchers suggest people resist the attraction of convenient treats by eating fruits and vegetables instead(研究人员建议人们通过食用水果和蔬菜来抵制方便食品的诱惑。)”、第三段“We all deal with stress all the time, but especially for those of us in high-stress jobs and at risk of cardiovascular disease, these findings should be taken seriously. This research can help us make decisions that reduce risks rather than make them worse(我们都会一直面临压力，但特别是对于我们这些从事高压力工作且有心血管疾病风险的人来说，应该认真对待这些发现。这项研究可以帮助我们做出减少风险而不是加剧风险的决策)”以及最后一段““We also know that the elasticity(弹性)of our blood tubes, which is a measure of vascular function, declines following mental stress,” said the study’s first author, Rosalind Baynham from the University of Birmingham.(伯明翰大学的研究首席作者罗莎琳德·贝纳姆说：“我们还知道，精神压力之后，我们血管的弹性——这是衡量血管功能的一个指标——会下降。”)”可知，本文主要讲了在压力下吃高脂肪食物对身体恢复的负面影响，并提出了应该吃水果和蔬菜等健康食物来抵抗这种影响。文章内容与人们的生活健康息息相关，最可能来自杂志，故选A项。
16．答案：①-⑤FACED
解析：①根据前文“Pick a party theme.(选择一个派对主题。)”可知，此处是指让派对有一个主题是个好主意，所以选项F“让客人对聚会感到兴奋的一个简单方法就是给它一个主题。”切合文意。故选F。
②根据前文“However, if you tell them that you’re heading to the same restaurant you go to every Thursday night, suspicion will be kept at a minimum.(然而，如果你告诉他们你要去每周四晚上去的同一家餐馆，怀疑就会被降到最低。)”可知，把派对地点选在一个寻常的地方，所以选项A“所以选择一个看起来‘正常’的地方。”切合文意。故选A。
③根据前文“Pick a date before the actual occasion. If this surprise party is for a birthday, holding a party on the day might be a little hard to turn into an awesome surprise.(在正式场合之前选定一个日期。如果这个惊喜派对是为生日准备的，在生日当天举办派对可能有点难变成一个很棒的惊喜。)”可知，此处是指惊喜派对要安排在正式场合之前，所以选项C“为了避免这种情况，在真正的日期之前计划一些事情。”切合文意。故选C。
④根据后文“A small group.(一小群人。)”和“A large group.(一大群人。)”可知，此处是指选择一小群人聚会或是一大群人，所以选项E“你有两种选择：小型聚会或大型聚会。”切合文意。故选E。
⑤根据后文“There are three types of people in this world: those that don’t like surprise parties because they always want to be prepared, those that don’t like surprise parties because they think they’re being forgotten, and those that love a good surprise party in their honour. Make sure your party-persons fall into the third category!(这个世界上有三种人：一种人不喜欢惊喜派对，因为他们总是想做好准备；另一种人不喜欢惊喜派对，因为他们觉得自己被遗忘了；还有一种人喜欢为自己举办一个惊喜派对。确保你的聚会对象属于第三类！)”可知，此处是指要确保自己的派对客人都喜欢惊喜派对，所以选项D“确保你的贵宾想要一个惊喜派对。”切合文意。故选D。
17．答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们结婚纪念日的实际日期是8月29日，但他们没有太多的时间了，他们想充分利用他们拥有的时间。A. time时间；B. money钱；C. medicine药物；D. food食物。根据下文的“With only about 18 months left together”可知，他们在一起的时间并不多了。故选A项。
18．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们结婚纪念日的实际日期是8月29日，但他们没有太多的时间了，他们想充分利用他们拥有的时间。A. save储蓄；B. prepare准备；C. finish完成；D. use利用。根据上文的“...was something they did not have much of”和下文的“enjoy life to the full”可知，他们在一起的时间并不多了，因此他们要利用好在一起的时间。故选D项。
19．答案：C
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这对夫妻，在高中时就是情侣，年初时发现Paul得了重病。A. mental心理的；B. curable可治愈的；C. serious严重的；D. minor轻微的。根据下文的“heard about Paul’s terminal diagnosis”可知，Paul得了重病。故选C项。
20．答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一起只剩下18个月的时间里，他们打算充分享受生活。A. offered提供；B. intended打算；C. pretended假装；D. refused拒绝。根据上文的“With only about 18 months left together”可知，他们要珍惜在一起的时间，打算好好生活。故选B项。
21．答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：于是他们去了Hickory’s庆祝他们的周年纪念日，他们受到了热情的欢迎，当看到他们的桌子上有一个“周年快乐”的牌子时，他们很惊喜。A. anniversary周年纪念；B. victory胜利；C. graduation毕业；D. relationship关系。根据上文的“to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in advance”可知，他们要庆祝结婚纪念日。故选A项。
22．答案：D
解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：于是他们去了Hickory’s庆祝他们的周年纪念日，他们受到了热情的欢迎，当看到他们的桌子上有一个“周年快乐”的牌子时，他们很惊喜。A. entirely完全地；B. normally正常地；C. highly高度地；D. warmly热情地。根据下文的“their table had a “Happy Anniversary””可知，他们在Southport’s Hickory’s Smokehouse得到了热情的欢迎。故选D项。
23．答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：于是他们去了Hickory’s庆祝他们的周年纪念日，他们受到了热情的欢迎，当看到他们的桌子上有一个“周年快乐”的牌子时，他们很惊喜。A. sign标志；B. postcard明信片；C. sculpture雕塑；D. flag旗帜。根据上文的“their table had a “Happy Anniversary””可知，桌子上摆着标志牌，上面有“周年快乐”的字样。故选A项。
24．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：许多工作人员与他们交谈，但他们的服务员James Davies给他们留下了最深刻的印象。A. guest客人；B. leader领导；C. server服务员；D. host主人。根据下文的“how Davies went...to serve them”可知，James Davies是一个服务员。故选C项。
25．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：许多工作人员与他们交谈，但他们的服务员James Davies给他们留下了最深刻的印象。A. judgment判断；B. impression印象；C. knowledge知识；D. reputation声誉。根据下文的“Paul wrote on a Facebook food review group for Southport about how Davies went...to serve them. ”可知，Paul 在网上留言描述服务员的工作，因此James Davies给Paul夫妇留下了深刻的印象。故选B项。
26．答案：D
解析：考查固定短语辨析。句意：保罗在Southport的一个Facebook美食评论群中写道，Davies是如何超越范围进行服务的。A. far and wide到处；B. off and on时而；C. up and down上上下下； D. above and beyond超越。根据下文的“they never...what he did for them”可知，James Davies超出了自己的服务范围为Paul夫妇做了一些事情。故选D项。
27．答案：A
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Davies在这对夫妇的婚姻很感兴趣，并听说了Paul的晚期诊断，但他们从未预料到他为他们做了什么。A. interested感兴趣的；B. engaged参与的；C. involved涉及的； D. absorbed吸收的。根据上文的“Davies went...to serve them”可知，Davies对Paul夫妇的婚姻感兴趣。故选A项。
28．答案：C
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：Davies在这对夫妇的婚姻很感兴趣，并听说了Paul的晚期诊断，但他们从未预料到他为他们做了什么。A. inquired询问；B. recognized认出；C. expected预料；D. created创造。根据下文的“However, they soon realized that the amount was reduced to 0...“Happy anniversary! The bill is on us.””可知，Davies为Paul夫妇免单，这是他们之前没有预料到的。故选C项。
29．答案：B
解析：考查动词短语辨析。句意：享用完餐点、饮料和美味的甜点后，Paul和Dawn请求结账，总共80英镑。A. worried about担心；B. asked for请求；C. set aside搁置；D. took out取出。根据上文的“After enjoying their meal, some drinks, and a delicious dessert, Paul and Dawn”可知，Paul夫妇在用餐后请求结算账单。故选B项。
30．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，他们很快意识到，金额降到了0英镑，收据上写着：“结婚周年快乐！账单由我们来付。”A. told告诉；B. spoke说话；C. wrote写；D. read写着。根据下文的“Happy anniversary! The bill is on us.”可知，收据上写着“周年快乐”，read使用主动语态表示“……(上面)写着”，而write的动作发出者不能是message，它们之间为被动关系，应用过去分词，所以排除C项。故选D项。
31．答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：当Davies向Paul解释他被他们的故事所感动，并为他们的晚餐买单时，保罗承认他“说不出话来”！A. prepared准备；B. covered支付；C. made制作；D. provided提供。根据上文的“However, they soon realized that the amount was reduced to 0”和下文的“Paul recalled, “My wife was just in tears when she saw the gesture.””可知，Davies为Paul夫妇支付了账单。故选B项。
32．答案：①objects②and③looking④which⑤on⑥survival⑦to accept⑧be found⑨highest⑩successfully
解析：①考查名词复数。句意：唐三彩通常被用作陪葬品。由句意及空前的“Tri-coloured glazed pottery was usually used as burial”可知此处应填名词复数形式objects，作宾语，表示各种各样的陪葬品。故填objects。
②考查连词。句意：那些人物像和动物像的线条流畅优美。由句意及空前的smooth以及空后的graceful line可知此处表示两个形容词的并列，应用并列连词and。故填and。
③考查非谓语动词。句意：人物静静地站着，看起来自然而优雅。由句意及句子结构知空处应填非谓语动词，动词look与主语The human figures之间是逻辑上的主动关系，应用现在分词表示主动，作伴随状语。故填looking。
④考查定语从句。句意：唐三彩主要产自西安、洛阳和扬州，这些是丝绸之路上的重要城市。此处为非限制性定语从句，先行词为Xi’an, Luoyang and Yangzhou，从句缺少主语，应用关系代词 which。故填which。
⑤考查介词。句意：骆驼是唐代古代贸易路线上的主要运输工具。由句意及空后的the ancient trade route可知此处应填介词on，on the trade road“在贸易路线上”。故填on。
⑥考查名词。句意：看到这些釉陶艺术品，我们可以想象旅行者和骆驼在穿越沙漠的艰难旅程中，彼此依赖生存。由句意及空前的depending on one another for可知此处应用名词形式survival，作宾语。故填survival。
⑦考查不定式。句意：唐朝人对来自世界各地的不同文化都持开放的态度。be open-minded to do sth意为“对做某事持开放态度”。故填to accept。
⑧考查被动语态。句意：在唐三彩中可以找到文化融合的证据。由句意及空前的The evidence of cultural integration can可知空处应填动词原形，主语evidence与find之间为被动关系，应用被动语态。故填be found。
⑨考查形容词最高级。句意：三彩是唐陶的最高点，在唐朝早期和中期发展得非常成功。由句意及空前的the可知此处表示“最高的”，应用形容词最高级。故填highest。
⑩考查副词。句意：三彩是唐陶的最高点，在唐朝早期和中期发展得非常成功。由句意知此处应用副词形式，作状语，修饰动词developed。故填successfully。
33．答案：Dear Mary,
I’m thrilled to hear that you won the first prize in the Guzheng competition held in the city. Congratulations! Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off. I am so proud of you for achieving such an outstanding result.
Your performance was truly wonderful, and your passion for music was evident in every note you played. You have not only brought honour to our school but also inspired many of us with your talent and perseverance.
Once again, congratulations on your well-deserved victory. Keep up the good work, and I am sure you will continue to achieve great things in the future.
Yours,
Li Hua
解析：1.词汇积累
举办：hold→host
对……感到骄傲：be proud of→take pride in
激励：inspire→motivate
实现：achieve→accomplish
2.句式拓展
变为倒装句
原句：You have not only brought honour to our school but also inspired many of us with your talent and perseverance.
拓展句：Not only have you brought honour to our school but also inspired many of us with your talent and perseverance.
【高分句型1】Your performance was truly wonderful, and your passion for music was evident in every note you played. (运用了省略that的定语从句)
【高分句型2】You have not only brought honour to our school but also inspired many of us with your talent and perseverance. (运用了 not only...but also...引导句子)
34．答案： To enjoy the joy of riding, I bought my own bike. It was a beautiful blue one with a comfortable seat and strong wheels. Initially, I rode it cautiously on the sidewalk, but as my confidence grew, I ventured onto the road. The wind blowing through my hair made me feel free and alive, and I couldn’t help but smile as I pedaled faster and faster. Riding my bike became a regular part of my life, and I even started exploring new routes and destinations. Ultimately, buying a bike wasn’t just an investment in transportation; it was an investment in reconnecting with my childhood memory.
Learning to ride a bike in my 30s taught me that it’s never too late to learn something new. I realized that fear and self-doubt can hold us back from experiencing new things, but with determination and support, we can overcome them. The women’s bike-riding workshop not only helped me conquer my fear of riding but also provided a sense of community and encouragement. It was heartwarming to see how everyone, regardless of their age or background, came together to learn and grow.
解析：1.段落续写
①由第一段首句内容“为了享受骑行的乐趣，我买了自己的自行车。”可知，第一段可描述作者感受到了骑自行车的乐趣，开始骑车进行探险。
②由第二段首句内容“在我30多岁的时候学会骑自行车教会了我，学习新东西永远不会太迟。”可知，第二段可描写作者学完自行车的感悟。
2.续写线索：买新自行车——享受骑自行车的过程——自信心增强——开始去探险——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①冒险：venture/risk
②微笑：smile/beam
③克服：overcome/conquer
情绪类
①小心的：cautiously/carefully
②感人的：heartwarming/touching
【高分句型1】The wind blowing through my hair made me feel free and alive, and I couldn’t help but smile as I pedaled faster and faster.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句）
【高分句型2】I realized that fear and self-doubt can hold us back from experiencing new things, but with determination and support, we can overcome them.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
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