莆田市2024届高中毕业班第二次教学质量检测试卷
英语
(试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟)
注意事项：
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， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
MUSICAL HERITAGES FROM ANCIENT CHINA
Since remote antiquity, Chinese people have used music to record their lives and describe the ideals in their hearts. Catchy tunes are not only played on precious instruments, but also visualized in carvings, paintings, and buildings. Feel free to explore here!
Han Dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
This period marked the significant development of the manufacturing of gugin and its music. The example unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tomb in Changsha, Hunan province, proves that gugin had developed into the form known today during that period. It shows 7 strings and 13 markers indicating the pressing positions of overtone series.
Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534)
Buddhism and its musical culture spread extensively during this period. Buddhist temples provided places for musical activities, which were recorded in. many of the-existing stone carvings. Located in Gongyi, Henan province, the Grotlo Temple is-famous for its reliefs representing musical events. They are precious historical materials reflecting the music characteristics of the dynasty.
Song Dynasty (960-1279)
With economic development, a variety of musical cultures emerged to meet the entertainment needs of different social classes. Part of the painting Life along the Bian River al the Pure Brightness Festival vividly reveals a storytelling performance. The painter adopted delicate techniques to truly record a street performer, whose superb skills are reflected by each listener’s show of appreciation.
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
At this time, traditional Chinese operas developed rapidly, promoting the formation of many singing styles. People began to enjoy operas and drama stages were built. Covering a construction area of more than 160 square meters, the Fancun village drama stage in Shanxi province provides rich materials for the study of the local folk culture.
21. Which heritage would a fan of classical instruments explore
A. The Ming Dynasty drama stage. B. The Song Dynasty painting.
C. The Northern Wei Dynasty temple. D. The Han Dynasty tomb.
22. What contributed to the diversity of Song Dynasty musical cultures
A. Economy. B. Politics. C. Religion. D. Technology.
23. Which period witnessed the boom of Chinese operas
A. Han Dynasty. B. Northern Wei Dynasty.
C. Song Dynasty. D. Ming Dynasty.
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了中国古代的音乐遗产。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Han Dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)部分中“This period marked the significant development of the manufacturing of gugin and its music. The example unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tomb in Changsha, Hunan province, proves that gugin had developed into the form known today during that period.(这一时期标志着古琴制造及其音乐的重大发展。湖南长沙马王堆汉墓出土的例子证明，古琴在那个时期已经发展成今天所知的形式)”可知，汉朝标志着古琴制造及其音乐的重大发展，湖南长沙马王堆汉墓出土的例子能够证明，故古典乐器爱好者会探索马王堆汉墓，故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Song Dynasty (960-1279)部分中“With economic development, a variety of musical cultures emerged to meet the entertainment needs of different social classes.(随着经济的发展，各种各样的音乐文化应运而生，以满足不同社会阶层的娱乐需求)”可知，经济因素促成了宋代音乐文化的多样性，故选A。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)部分中“At this time, traditional Chinese operas developed rapidly, promoting the formation of many singing styles.(在这个时期，中国传统戏曲发展迅速，促进了许多演唱风格的形成)”可知，中国戏剧的繁荣发生在明朝，故选D。
B
“By removing needless details in pursuit of perfection, Van Den followed in the footsteps of many great artists, writers, composers, and painters.”
Juhani Murros made an unexpected discovery during his visits to art galleries when he worked for an organization in Ho Chi Minh City in 1990. A small still life in an unnoticeable gallery commanded the Finnish physician’s attention. “It was not an eye-catching oil painting, yet its dark, mysterious colors and the emotional tension of its disciplined composition set it apart.” Thus began a long journey of discovering the art and life of Van Den, a Buddhist of mixed Chinese and Vietnamese ancestry who studied in Paris for less than two years during the first French Indochina War.
Murros’ biography is, by necessity, brief because there is limited knowledge of the artist, mostly in oral way by family and friends. Many of his paintings did not survive the damp Southeast Asian climate nor the political chaos of his lifetime. However, the author’s research appears to be extensive, as much a years-long spiritual examination of Van Den as a historical one. The artist’s love for country life is apparent in his work, and it is said by those who knew him that he preferred to paint countryside scenes close to his heart and worked as an outsider. He is uninterested in the more elegant work of academically recognized painters. Despite these limitations, Van Den won Vietnam’s most honorable art award in 1960.
Murros gives an in-depth look into the life of this little-known unsung master. The book introduces the readers to Van Den’s art with photographs of his paintings, accompanied by short stories behind them. The book is as quiet as the artist’s work, but it is a satisfying read. Each stroke of words in the book connects to the readers; the narrative awakens the artistic spirit in each one of us, encouraging us to follow our heart.
24. What of Van Den first impressed Juhani Murros
A. His life story. B. His painting style.
C. His birth place. D. His emotional stale.
25 What can we learn about Van Den
A. His works are rarely available today. B. He showed great love for his country.
C. He works were of mysterious themes. D. He ever travelled in China and Vietnam.
26. Why is Murros’ biography brief
A. Van Den’s art wasn’t well accepted. B. Murros had limited knowledge of art.
C. Murros had gained little primary data. D. Van Den’s family kept everything back.
27. Which of the following can describe this book
A. Amusing. B. Detailed. C. Objective. D. Inspirational.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一位名为范登的艺术家，他的生平、艺术风格以及成就。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“It was not an eye-catching oil painting, yet its dark, mysterious colors and the emotional tension of its disciplined composition set it apart(那并非一幅引人注目的油画，但其深邃而神秘的色彩，以及严谨构图中所蕴含的情感张力，却使其与众不同。)”可知，给朱哈尼·穆罗斯留下深刻印象的是范登的绘画风格，故选B项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Murros’ biography is, by necessity, brief because there is limited knowledge of the artist, mostly in oral way by family and friends. Many of his paintings did not survive the damp Southeast Asian climate nor the political chaos of his lifetime.( Murros的传记之所以简短，是因为关于这位艺术家的信息非常有限，主要是通过家庭成员和朋友口口相传的方式获得的。他的许多画作未能抵御潮湿的东南亚气候，也未能在他的一生中的政治混乱中幸存)”可知，今天很少有他的作品，故选A项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Murros’ biography is, by necessity, brief because there is limited knowledge of the artist, mostly in oral way by family and friends. ( Murros的传记之所以简短，是因为关于这位艺术家的信息非常有限，主要是通过家庭成员和朋友口口相传的方式获得的。)”可知，Murros的传记之所以简短，是因为关于这位艺术家的信息非常有限，故选C项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The book is as quiet as the artist’s work, but it is a satisfying read. Each stroke of words in the book connects to the readers; the narrative awakens the artistic spirit in each one of us, encouraging us to follow our heart.(这本书像艺术家的作品一样静谧，但读起来却让人心满意足。书中的每一笔都与读者相连；叙述唤醒了我们每个人身上的艺术精神，鼓励我们跟随自己的心。)”可知这本书能够激发读者的艺术精神，鼓励人们追随自己的心，可推理出这本书具有鼓励和启发的性质，故选D项。
C
To study the behavior of wild animals, scientists routinely tag them with GPS location trackers. But such devices’ battery capacity limits how long they operate, often bringing an early end to significant conservation work. Solar-powered trackers are also a poor choice for they break easily and don’t work for night creatures.
So biologist Rasmus W. H. of the University of Copenhagen and his colleagues turned to another abundant power source. After some trial and error they finally came up with a tiny generator powered by a pendulum (摆锤) inside a closed device. As the tagged animal moves, the swinging pendulum forces a ring to slide across a copper coil, generating current which is then used to power the sensors for GPS unit. The tracker, which could theoretically survive for the entire life span of an active animal, was recently tested on domestic dogs, a wild pony and a European bison. The dogs and bison in the study were active enough to create the energy for one GPS transmission cycle per day for 14 days and 17 days, respectively. One of the wild pony’s-trackers lasted at least 146 days but didn’t produce enough power for daily transmissions, the researchers reported in Plos One.
The limited power generated by the animals’ movements means the new tracker isn’t ready for prime time just yet, says ecologist Emily Studd of British Columbia’s Thompson Rivers University, who wasn’t involved in the study. When researchers want to keep close track of animals, they often need GPS fixes more than once a day. But Studd says that with a bit more development, this could be a game changer for wild-life animal research and monitoring.
Rasmus and his colleagues hope conservation workers can one day use this technology to track species such as tigers, leopards and wolves, which can easily destroy solar-powered trackers and which hunt and travel at night.
28. What is one advantage of the new tracker over a solar-powered one
A. It is safer. B. It is tougher. C. It is greener. D. It is cheaper.
29. What is the power source of the new tracker
A. The sun. B. The battery. C. The animal. D. The pendulum.
30. What does the test show about the new-tracker
A. It still needs some improvement. B. It performs like clockwork.
C. It works better on large animals. D. It is a nice household appliance.
31. How does Emily Studd feel about the future of the new tracker
A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Concerned. D. Definite.
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了哥本哈根大学的生物学家Rasmus W. H.及其同事发明了一种新型追踪设备，用于研究野生动物。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Solar-powered trackers are also a poor choice for they break easily and don’t work for night creatures(太阳能跟踪器也是一个糟糕的选择，因为它们很容易损坏，对夜间生物不起作用)”可知，太阳能追踪器很容易损坏，所以新型追踪器应是会避免这一缺点，比它更坚固，故选B。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“As the tagged animal moves, the swinging pendulum forces a ring to slide across a copper coil, generating current which is then used to power the sensors for GPS unit.(当被标记的动物移动时，摆动的钟摆迫使一个环在铜线圈上滑动，产生电流，然后用于为GPS装置的传感器供电)”可知，新型追踪器的电源是由动物移动产生的，故选C。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“One of the wild pony’s-trackers lasted at least 146 days but didn’t produce enough power for daily transmissions, the researchers reported in Plos One.(研究人员在Plos One上报告说，其中一种野生小马追踪器至少持续了146天，但无法产生足够的能量来进行日常传输)”可知，测试结果表明该设备仍然需要一些改进，故选A。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“But Studd says that with a bit more development, this could be a game changer for wild-life animal research and monitoring.(但是Studd说，随着更多的发展，这可能会改变野生动物研究和监测的游戏规则)”可知，Emily Studd对新型设备的未来充满希望，故选B。
D
The year is 1763, and a 7-year-old Mozart is about to set off on a tour around Europe that will jump-start the Mozart legend. Mozart had a trick up his sleeve. When the young Mozart heard a note played-any note-he could immediately identify exactly which note it was. It was an ability now we know as “perfect pitch”, and it seemed to be an example of the mysterious gifts that young geniuses had been born with. But is that really so
Over my years of studying experts in various fields, like Mozart, I have found that there’s no such thing as a predefined ability. Actually, those people all develop their abilities through “deliberate practice”, a purposeful and systematic type of practice that makes it possible for them to do things they otherwise could not. In them, potential is an expandable vessel, shaped by the various things they do throughout their lives.
One of my testimonies came from Ray Allen, a ten-time All-Star in the NBA. Allen’s jump shot was not noticeably better than his teammates’ back in high school; in fact, it was poor. But with hard work and dedication, he transformed his jump shot into one so graceful and natural that people assumed he was born with it.
But it doesn’t mean “Just keep working at it, and you’ll get there”. Heartfelt desire and hard work alone will not lead to improved performance. The right sort of practice carried out over a sufficient period of time will lead to improvement. Nothing else. And this is true whether our goal is to become a concert pianist or just play the piano well enough to amuse ourselves, to be the greatest three-point shooter or just build ourselves up. Deliberate practice is the gold standard for anyone in any field who wishes to build new skills and abilities.
32. Why is Mozart’s perfect pitch mentioned in paragraph 1
A. To introduce an inborn talent. B. To explain reasons for success,
C. To lead to reflection on gifts. D. To define a brilliant trick.
33. Which is the most important in making an expert according to the writer
A. Affection. B. Experience. C. Training. D. Gifts.
34. What does the underlined word “testimonies” mean in paragraph 3
A. Challenges. B. Proofs. C. Comments. D. Puzzles.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Secret of Great Talents B. Bom to Stand Out
C. A Surprising Discovery D. Start When Young
【答案】32. C 33. C 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，各个领域的专家似乎具有某种与生俱来的神秘能力，但作者通过研究发现，这些人都是通过“刻意练习”来发展他们的能力的，刻意练习是任何人在任何领域希望建立新的技能和能力的黄金标准。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。第一段中“It was an ability now we know as ‘perfect pitch’, and it seemed to be an example of the mysterious gifts that young geniuses had been born with. But is that really so (这种能力现在被我们称为‘完美音高’，它似乎是年轻天才与生俱来的神秘天赋的一个例子。但真的是这样吗？)”提到年轻的莫扎特具有似乎是天生的神秘天赋——“完美音高”的能力，接着提出一个问题，事实真的是这样吗？接着第二段中“Actually, those people all develop their abilities through “deliberate practice”(实际上，这些人都是通过‘刻意练习’来发展他们的能力的)”提到实际上这些人都是通过“刻意练习”来发展他们的能力的，故作者提到莫扎特的“完美音高”能力是为了导入对天赋的思考，故选C。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The right sort of practice carried out over a sufficient period of time will lead to improvement. Nothing else. And this is true whether our goal is to become a concert pianist or just play the piano well enough to amuse ourselves, to be the greatest three-point shooter or just build ourselves up. Deliberate practice is the gold standard for anyone in any field who wishes to build new skills and abilities.(在足够的时间内进行正确的练习将通向进步。没有其他的。无论我们的目标是成为一名音乐会钢琴家，还是只是把钢琴弹得足够好来娱乐自己，成为最伟大的三分射手，还是只是为了锻炼自己，这都是正确的。刻意练习是任何人在任何领域希望建立新的技能和能力的黄金标准)”可知，在作者看来，成为专家最重要的是刻意练习，故选C。
【34题详解】
词义猜测题。第二段中“Actually, those people all develop their abilities through ‘deliberate practice’, a purposeful and systematic type of practice that makes it possible for them to do things they otherwise could not.(实际上，这些人都是通过‘刻意练习’来发展他们的能力的，这是一种有目的的、系统的练习，使他们有可能做他们本来做不到的事情)”提到，这些非凡的能力并非天生，而是通过“刻意练习”来发展的，结合划线词下文“Allen’s jump shot was not noticeably better than his teammates’ back in high school; in fact, it was poor. But with hard work and dedication, he transformed his jump shot into one so graceful and natural that people assumed he was born with it.(Allen的跳投并不比他的高中队友好多少;事实上，它很穷。但通过努力和投入，他将自己的跳投变得如此优雅和自然，以至于人们认为他是天生的)”可知，本段是通过Ray Allen的例子佐证上文说法，由此推知划线词所在句意为“我的一个见证来自Ray Allen，一个十次入选NBA全明星的球员”，testimonies意为“证据”，故选B。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“It was an ability now we know as ‘perfect pitch’, and it seemed to be an example of the mysterious gifts that young geniuses had been born with. But is that really so (这种能力现在被我们称为‘完美音高’，它似乎是年轻天才与生俱来的神秘天赋的一个例子。但真的是这样吗？)”和最后一段中“Deliberate practice is the gold standard for anyone in any field who wishes to build new skills and abilities.(刻意练习是任何人在任何领域希望建立新的技能和能力的黄金标准)”可知，各个领域的专家似乎具有某种与生俱来的神秘能力，但作者通过研究发现，这些人都是通过“刻意练习”来发展他们的能力的，刻意练习是任何人在任何领域希望建立新的技能和能力的黄金标准，A项“伟大天赋的秘诀”为最佳标题，故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Almost everyone has felt something similar: wearing clothes we don’t like causes a general feeling of unease and discontent. This proves the fact that clothes have more than functions of protection or warmth in life. ____36____ As former fashion editor Caryn Franklin writes, “Fashion offers a dialogue rich with social and political meaning for those who want to unlock the language of clothes.”
____37____ We like or dislike certain colors because of the attributes or moods we associate with them. Those associations might be cultural. White, for example, is commonly associated with purity and innocence in Western cultures, whereas in China, people associate it with death and mourning. ____38____
The book The Little Prince offers a fictional example of the latter: The fox will love the sight of wheat, which had been meaningless to him, just because it will remind him of the color of the boy’s hair.
As a result, associations can differ widely from person to person and culture to culture. Others might read into our outfits something different than we intend. ____39____ But as long as we are not wearing our clothes specifically to communicate certain qualities to others in a specific context (such as professionalism at a job interview), what others think of our clothes should be less important than what we think of them and why we choose to wear them. ____40____
A. Take colors, for instance.
B. We ought to dress to benefit ourselves, not others.
C. They also communicate something about the wearer.
D. Thus, they will misunderstand our values and identity.
E. Clothes have the psychological power to elevate our sense of self.
F. Or we can form associations based on our personal experience and values.
G. We might also associate certain fabrics with different qualities of character.
【答案】36. C 37. A 38. F 39. D 40. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了衣服不仅仅是保护或保暖的工具，它们还传达着穿着者的一些信息。例如，颜色与某种属性或情绪联系在一起是受到文化以及个人经历和价值观影响。
【36题详解】
前文“Almost everyone has felt something similar: wearing clothes we don’t like causes a general feeling of unease and discontent. This proves the fact that clothes have more than functions of protection or warmth in life. (几乎每个人都有类似的感受：穿自己不喜欢的衣服会让人感到不安和不满。这证明了这样一个事实：衣服在生活中不仅仅具有保护或保暖的功能)”指出衣服的功能不只是保护或保暖，因此C项“They also communicate something about the wearer. (它们还传达了关于穿戴者的一些信息)”符合语境，指出衣服还能传达信息，是对前文的递进，其中的They指代前文的clothes。故选C。
【37题详解】
后文“We like or dislike certain colors because of the attributes or moods we associate with them. (我们喜欢或不喜欢某些颜色，是因为我们把它们与属性或情绪联系在一起)”提到衣服颜色的问题，因此A项“Take colors, for instance. (以颜色为例)”符合语境，说明本段主要介绍颜色这一话题，作为段首句契合后文内容。故选A。
【38题详解】
前文“Those associations might be cultural. White, for example, is commonly associated with purity and innocence in Western cultures, whereas in China, people associate it with death and mourning. (这些关联可能是文化上的。例如，在西方文化中，白色通常与纯洁和纯真联系在一起，而在中国，人们把它与死亡和哀悼联系在一起)”从文化的角度具体介绍颜色与某种属性的关联，因此F项“Or we can form associations based on our personal experience and values. (或者我们可以根据个人经验和价值观形成联想)”符合语境，提出颜色的这种关联也有可能是基于个人经验和价值观，和前文是选择关系。故选F。
【39题详解】
前文“As a result, associations can differ widely from person to person and culture to culture. Others might read into our outfits something different than we intend. (因此，联想会很大程度上因人而异，因文化而异。其他人可能会对我们的着装有不同的解读)”提到联想的差异会导致他人对着装有不同解读，因此D项“Thus, they will misunderstand our values and identity. (因此，他们会误解我们的价值观和身份)”符合语境，描述误解价值观和身份的结果，承接前文。故选D。
【40题详解】
前文“But as long as we are not wearing our clothes specifically to communicate certain qualities to others in a specific context (such as professionalism at a job interview), what others think of our clothes should be less important than what we think of them and why we choose to wear them. (但是，只要我们穿衣服不是专门为了在特定环境中向他人传达某些品质（比如求职面试中的专业性），别人对我们衣服的看法就没有我们对衣服的看法以及我们选择穿衣服的原因那么重要)”指出除非有特定的需求，否则我们的穿衣应以自己为主，而非他人的看法，因此B项“We ought to dress to benefit ourselves, not others. (我们穿衣服应该是为了自己，而不是为了别人)”符合语境，指出穿衣的本质是服务于自身，解释前文这样做的原因。故选B。
第三部分 英语知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was like finding a needle in a haystack. Shelly Romo surveyed what was ____41____ of her home in Maui, which was hit by a deadly wildfire, hoping to find her wedding ring, expecting to leave ____42____. But luckily, after three hours’ ____43____ with volunteers, it finally appeared, the diamond ____44____ but the band completely damaged. Romo and her husband went straight to No Ka’ Oi Jewelers — a local business that has been ____45____ fire-damaged jewelry free of charge.
No Ka’ Oi owner Omi Chamdi said he was one of the ____46____ ones — the fires had avoided his home and storefront. That’s why, in its aftermath, he immediately sprang into action and advertised ____47____ restorations. “When the fires here on Maui occurred, pretty ____48____ I decided this is something I can do and I really want to do for the ____49____ community.”
However, Chamdi doesn’t restore the jewelry himself; ____50____ he has been paying for the restoration services. When asked if he ever ____51____ that, he shook his head. “These are not just ordinary items, these are the most ____52____ possessions that people go back and dig through the ____53____ to find.”
____54____, Romo was not ready to say goodbye when the fires destroyed her home. But finding her wedding ring and getting it restored gave Romo some peace about ____55____.
41.
A. expected B. reminded C. left D. robbed
42.
A. bright-eyed B. light-hearted C. absent-minded D. empty-handed
43.
A. talks B. journey C. waiting D. efforts
44.
A. sound B. broken C. solid D. gone
45.
A. recycling B. restoring C. marketing D. advertising
46.
A. distinctive B. lucky C. helpful D. anxious
47.
A. perfect B. extra C. free D. instant
48.
A. quickly B. excitedly C. cautiously D. hesitantly
49
A. affected B. nearby C. calm D. united
50.
A. therefore B. otherwise C. nevertheless D. instead
51.
A. expected B. enjoyed C. rejected D. regretted
52.
A. precious B. necessary C. beautiful D. expensive
53.
A. items B. houses C. ruins D. boxes
54.
A. Eventually B. Originally C. Gradually D. Naturally
55.
A. rising up B. moving on C. giving in D. taking off
【答案】41. C 42. D 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. B 47. C 48. A 49. A 50. D 51. D 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述Shelly Romo在遭受火灾的房屋里找到了自己的结婚戒指，并在一家珠宝店将其免费修复，店主Omi Chamdi也是火灾受害者之一，他在火灾发生后想为受灾社区做点事情，于是一直在为修复服务买单，认为这些是人们回到废墟中挖掘出来的最珍贵的财产。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Shelly Romo在毛伊岛的家中查看了被致命野火袭击的房屋残骸，希望找到她的结婚戒指，预计会空手而归。A. expected期望；B. reminded提醒；C. left遗留；D. robbed抢劫。根据上文“It was like finding a needle in a haystack.(这就像大海捞针一样)”和下文“hoping to find her wedding ring”可知，Shelly Romo查看被烧毁的房屋残骸，看看还留下了什么，故选C。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. bright-eyed兴致勃勃的；B. light-hearted轻松愉快的；C. absent-minded心不在焉的；D. empty-handed空手的。根据下文“But luckily”以及“it finally appeared”可知，下文提到戒指出现了，此处与下文是转折关系，故此处指预计会空手而归，故选D。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但幸运的是，经过志愿者三个小时的努力，它终于出现了，钻石完好无损但戒指箍完全损坏了。A. talks谈话；B. journey旅程；C. waiting等待；D. efforts努力。结合下文“it finally appeared”可知，经过志愿者三个小时的努力，戒指被找到了，故选D。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. sound完好的，无损的；B. broken破碎的；C. solid坚固的；D. gone不在，离开的。根据下文“but the band completely damaged”可知，此处和“completely damaged”意义相反，指钻石完好无损，故选A。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Romo和她的丈夫直接去了No Ka’ Oi珠宝店，这是一家当地的珠宝店，一直在免费修复火灾损坏的珠宝。A. recycling回收利用；B. restoring修复，使复原；C. marketing出售，销售；D. advertising做广告。结合空后的“fire-damaged jewelry free of charge”以及下一段中“restorations”可知，此处指修复火灾损坏的珠宝，故选B。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：No Ka’ Oi的老板Omi Chamdi说，他是幸运的人之一，大火没有烧到他的家和店面。A. distinctive独特的；B. lucky幸运的；C. helpful有帮助的；D. anxious焦虑的。根据“the fires had avoided his home and storefront”可知，大火没有烧到他的家和店面，所以他是幸运的，故选B。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这就是为什么，在事件发生后，他立即采取行动，宣传免费修复。A. perfect完美的；B. extra额外的；C. free免费的；D. instant立即的。根据上文“a local business that has been ____5____ fire-damaged jewelry free of charge”可知，此处指店主宣传免费修复，故选C。
【48题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：当毛伊岛发生火灾时，我很快就决定这是我可以做的事情，我真的想为受影响的社区做点什么。A. quickly快速地；B. excitedly兴奋地；C. cautiously谨慎地；D. hesitantly犹豫地。根据上文“in its aftermath, he immediately sprang into action”可知，Chamdi很快决定做这件事，故选A。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. affected受影响的；B. nearby附近的；C. calm冷静的；D. united联合的。根据“When the fires here on Maui occurred”可知，此处指为受火灾影响的社区做点事情，故选A。
【50题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，Chamdi自己不修复珠宝；相反，他一直在为修复服务买单。A. therefore因此；B. otherwise否则；C. nevertheless不过；D. instead相反。根据上文“Chamdi doesn’t restore the jewelry himself”可知，Chamdi自己不修复珠宝；相反，他一直在为修复服务买单，故选D。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当被问及是否后悔时，他摇了摇头。A. expected期望；B. enjoyed喜欢，享受；C. rejected拒绝；D. regretted遗憾，后悔。结合“he shook his head”以及下文他谈到做这件事的意义可知，此处指他被问及是否后悔，故选D。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这些不仅仅是普通的物品，这些是人们回到废墟中挖掘出来的最珍贵的财产。A. precious珍贵的；B. necessary必需的；C. beautiful美丽的；D. expensive昂贵的。根据上文“These are not just ordinary items”可知，这些不仅仅是普通的东西，是珍贵的财产，故选A。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. items项目；B. houses房子；C. ruins废墟，残垣断壁；D. boxes盒子。根据上文“Shelly Romo surveyed what was ____1____ of her home in Maui, which was hit by a deadly wildfire”可知，Chamdi在遭受火灾的房子寻找戒指以及空前的“dig through”可知，此处指在废墟中挖掘出自己最珍贵的财产，故选C。
【54题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：起初，当大火烧毁了她的家时，Romo还没有准备好说再见。A. Eventually最后；B. Originally原来，起初；C. Gradually逐渐地；D. Naturally自然地。根据下文“Romo was not ready to say goodbye”以及“But finding her wedding ring and getting it restored gave Romo some peace”可知，此处是按时间先后描写Romo的心境，起初Romo还没有准备好说再见。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：但找到她的结婚戒指并将其修复，让Romo对继续前进感到些许平静。A. rising up上升；B. moving on继续前进；C. giving in屈服，让步；D. taking off脱掉。根据上文“Romo was not ready to say goodbye when the fires destroyed her home”以及本句中“But”可知，Romo起初没有准备好说再见，但是找到并修复好戒指让Romo对继续前进感到平静，指告别过去，继续前进，故选B。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Dunhuang, located in Northwest Chinn’s Gunau province, was ____56____ important stop on the ancient Silk Road. Then, what does it look like today
From December 5 to 8, a micro-variety show, titled “The Dunhuang You Don’t Know”, ____57____(release) on social media platforms. Since then, the video aeries has accumulated millions of views online.
Chinese people are familiar with Dunhuang’s magnificent beauty, from the renowned Mogao Grottoes housing rich collections of Buddhis artwork ____58____ the Crescent Spring (月牙泉), a crescent-shaped lake ____59____(surround) by giant sand hills. Yet, the micro series takes the audience on a journey ____60____(discover) the uncovered, vivid and vibrant modern lives of Dunhuang. They are displayed from eight dimensions, ____61____(include) local cuisine, folk heritage and the guochao, ____62____ means “native wave” and the use of traditional Chinese elements in fashion.
In recent years, with the rise in ____63____(popular) of the guochao trends, contemporary artists have transformed Dunhuang’s age-old art into more creative cultural ____64____(product) that appeal to young consumers. In this video series, the distinctive Dunhuang aesthetics (美学) have also ____65____(skillful) captured people’s attention through cosmetics, fashion and trendy collectibles.
【答案】56. an 57. was released
58. to 59. surrounded
60. to discover
61. including
62. which 63. popularity
64. products
65. skillfully
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了微综艺视频《你不知道的敦煌》在社交媒体上播放后，很快受到数百万关注。
【56题详解】
考查冠词。句意：敦煌位于中国西北部的甘肃省，是古代丝绸之路上的重要一站。stop在句中用作可数名词，此处泛指“重要一站”，应用不定冠词，且important是以元音音素开头，故填an。
【57题详解】
考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：12月5日至8日，一档名为《你不知道的敦煌》的微综艺节目在社交媒体平台上播出。主语show和动词release之间是被动关系，结合时间状语From December 5 to 8可知，此处应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语表示单数意义，故填was released。
【58题详解】
考查介词。句意：中国人对敦煌的壮丽美景都很熟悉，从著名的莫高窟到月牙泉，月牙泉是一个月牙形的湖泊，周围环绕着巨大的沙丘。此处是固定短语from…to…，意为“从……到……”，故填to。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。结合空后的by giant sand hills可知，动词surround和lake之间是动宾关系，应用过去分词作后置定语，故填surrounded。
【60题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，这部微视频系列带着观众踏上了一段探索敦煌不为人知、生动而充满活力的现代生活的旅程。结合句意可知，此处表示目的，应用动词不定式作目的状语，故填to discover。
【61题详解】
考查介词。句意：它们从八个维度展示，包括当地美食、民间遗产和“国潮”，“国潮”意为“本土浪潮”，以及中国传统元素在时尚中的应用。根据句意和结构，此处使用介词including“包括”，引出下文包括的具体内容，故填including。
【62题详解】
考查定语从句。句意同上。分析句子可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是guochao，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导，故填which。
【63题详解】
考查名词。句意：近年来，随着国潮潮流的兴起，当代艺术家们把敦煌古老的艺术变成了更具创意的文化产品，吸引了年轻消费者。空处应填名词作介词in的宾语，popularity“流行”，不可数名词，故填popularity。
【64题详解】
考查名词复数。句意同上。product“产品”，可数名词，结合more可知应用名词复数形式，故填products。
【65题详解】
考查副词。句意：在这个视频系列中，独特的敦煌美学也通过化妆品、时装和时尚收藏品巧妙地吸引了人们的注意力。空处修饰动词captured，应用副词形式，故填skillfully。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是高三学生李华，你校英文报正在为“Summer Vacation Plan”专栏征文。请你根据以下征文要求写一篇短文投稿。
1. 从右图中选择一项心仪的计划并说明理由；
2. 词数80左右。
My Summer Vacation Plan
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】My Summer Vacation Plan
As for my summer vacation, I want to participate in voluntary teaching service in remote areas, which I have planned for a long time.
Firstly, being optimistic and outgoing, I enjoy playing with kids. What’s more, the voluntary teaching experience can be a unique opportunity for me to learn valuable life lessons and build up my characters, which will benefit my future development. Finally, I hope to teach the students in remote areas the knowledge I have acquired to make a modest contribution to the education cause in these areas.
I can’t wait to make it come true!
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇投稿。要求考生以李华的身份，就你校英文报正在为“Summer Vacation Plan”专栏征文一事，根据征文要求写一篇短文投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
关于：as for→ with regard to
想要：want to → desire to
参加：participate in→ be involved in
喜欢做：enjoy doing→ appreciate the opportunity to do
2.句式拓展
同义句改写
原句：Firstly, being optimistic and outgoing, I enjoy playing with kids.
拓展句：Firstly, as I am an optimistic and outgoing girl, I enjoy playing with kids.
【点睛】【高分句型1】As for my summer vacation, I want to participate in voluntary teaching service in remote areas, which I have planned for a long time.（使用了关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】Firstly, being optimistic and outgoing, I enjoy playing with kids.（使用了现在分词短语做原因状语）
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
I stared at myself in the mirror: blue tights, yellow vest, an aquamarine fish tail trailing behind me, and large googly eyes (sitting atop my head. I raised my eyebrows quizzically at my mom with uncertainty about this costume. Mom ensured that she followed the pattern exactly. “Maybe the makeup will add something,” Mom said hopefully. I sighed and looked back at the mirror. Somehow Mom had convinced me to do a play this summer. So here I was about to play the Fish Footman (鱼仆人) in the local community theater production of Alice in Wonderland. I can’t say it’s been the time of my life. Actually, I even wanted to withdraw from the play.
“Well, there’s no turning back now,” she said. “You’ve been rehearsing (彩排) for two months. I couldn’t be prouder-of you.” She gave me an encouraging anile, pulling me in for a fierce hug. I had to admit: Mom’s hugs are the best. But despite that, I felt u knot in the pit of my stomach that got worse as the hour of opening night drew nearer.
That day I followed Mom to the backstage of the theater, wearing the questionable costume. I shrank inside myself, but Mom pulled me toward the makeup table. When my makeup artist had set down her last makeup brush and Mom led me over to a mirror, my jaw dropped. A mass of blue spread from my forehead down my nose, and lime green circles bubbled over my cheeks.
“Mom! I can’t go out on stage like this!” I cried. “I’d be a laughing stock!”
“Riley! This is Alice in Wonderland. You’re not the only one in an odd costume. I’m going to watch you go out on that stage tonight. She turned away to leave, but then leaned down and kissed me on the forehead.” I love you, honey. And she went away.
Tears filled my eyes as chaos closed in around me. It felt like I stood there alone for hours, but in reality it was more like ten minutes before the assistant stage manager came in and called my name.
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。
My scene was coming up.
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Applause flowed through the audience.
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【答案】My scene was coming up. The resounding music quickened my heartbeat, while my feet remained firmly planted on the floor. Amid a whirlwind of thoughts, I realized Mom was waiting for me. Summoning up my courage, I took center stage and began performing as what I had done in rehearsals. Suddenly, an encouraging gaze was cast from the audience-it was Mom! Inspired, I straightened my spine, cleared my throat, and delivered my last line with all my force.
Applause flowed through the audience. They even rose from their seats, which I took as the greatest compliment to our performance. At that moment, I completely forgot about my ridiculous costume and makeup. Hurrying backstage after the curtain call, I was greeted by Mom’s open arms, which was the best in the world. I had been afraid of being a laughing stock, but if this is what it was like, then I would take it every day of the week.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在参与一出戏剧表演过程中的经历、感受和心路历程。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我的戏就要上演了。”以及第二段首句内容“观众中响起了掌声。”可知，第一段可描写作者终于登上舞台，克服了内心的恐惧，完美地完成了表演。
②由第二段首句内容“观众中响起了掌声。”可知，第二段可描写观众非常认可作者的表演，作者非常开心，也对妈妈充满了感激。
2.续写线索：作者的妈妈为作者制作了戏服，可是作者总是觉得不太对劲——作者的妈妈劝服了作者扮演鱼仆人——作者经过了两个月的彩排，终于到了表演的日子——作者上台前，看到镜子中的自己完全不能接受——作者觉得自己会成为所有人的笑柄——在妈妈的鼓励下，作者终于登上了舞台，出色地表演了鱼仆人——作者的出色演出迎来了观众的阵阵掌声——作者非常感激妈妈对自己的鼓励
3.词汇激活
行为类
①加速：quicken/accelerate
②鼓起勇气：summon up one’s courage/screw up one’s courage
③开始：begin/start
情绪类
①鼓舞：inspire/encourage
②害怕的：afraid/scared
【点睛】【高分句型1】They even rose from their seats, which I took as the greatest complement to our performance.（运用了which引导的定语从句）
【高分句型2】Hurrying backstage after the curtain call, I was greeted by Mom’s open arms, which was the best in the world.（运用了which引导的定语从句）莆田市2024届高中毕业班第二次教学质量检测试卷
英语
(试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟)
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， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
MUSICAL HERITAGES FROM ANCIENT CHINA
Since remote antiquity, Chinese people have used music to record their lives and describe the ideals in their hearts. Catchy tunes are not only played on precious instruments, but also visualized in carvings, paintings, and buildings. Feel free to explore here!
Han Dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
This period marked the significant development of the manufacturing of gugin and its music. The example unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tomb in Changsha, Hunan province, proves that gugin had developed into the form known today during that period. It shows 7 strings and 13 markers indicating the pressing positions of overtone series.
Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534)
Buddhism and its musical culture spread extensively during this period. Buddhist temples provided places for musical activities, which were recorded in. many of the-existing stone carvings. Located in Gongyi, Henan province, the Grotlo Temple is-famous for its reliefs representing musical events. They are precious historical materials reflecting the music characteristics of the dynasty.
Song Dynasty (960-1279)
With economic development, a variety of musical cultures emerged to meet the entertainment needs of different social classes. Part of the painting Life along the Bian River al the Pure Brightness Festival vividly reveals a storytelling performance. The painter adopted delicate techniques to truly record a street performer, whose superb skills are reflected by each listener’s show of appreciation.
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
At this time, traditional Chinese operas developed rapidly, promoting the formation of many singing styles. People began to enjoy operas and drama stages were built. Covering a construction area of more than 160 square meters, the Fancun village drama stage in Shanxi province provides rich materials for the study of the local folk culture.
21. Which heritage would a fan of classical instruments explore
A. The Ming Dynasty drama stage. B. The Song Dynasty painting.
C. The Northern Wei Dynasty temple. D. The Han Dynasty tomb.
22. What contributed to the diversity of Song Dynasty musical cultures
A. Economy. B. Politics. C. Religion. D. Technology.
23. Which period witnessed the boom of Chinese operas
A. Han Dynasty. B. Northern Wei Dynasty.
C. Song Dynasty. D. Ming Dynasty.
B
“By removing needless details in pursuit of perfection, Van Den followed in the footsteps of many great artists, writers, composers, and painters.”
Juhani Murros made an unexpected discovery during his visits to art galleries when he worked for an organization in Ho Chi Minh City in 1990. A small still life in an unnoticeable gallery commanded the Finnish physician’s attention. “It was not an eye-catching oil painting, yet its dark, mysterious colors and the emotional tension of its disciplined composition set it apart.” Thus began a long journey of discovering the art and life of Van Den, a Buddhist of mixed Chinese and Vietnamese ancestry who studied in Paris for less than two years during the first French Indochina War.
Murros’ biography is, by necessity, brief because there is limited knowledge of the artist, mostly in oral way by family and friends. Many of his paintings did not survive the damp Southeast Asian climate nor the political chaos of his lifetime. However, the author’s research appears to be extensive, as much a years-long spiritual examination of Van Den as a historical one. The artist’s love for country life is apparent in his work, and it is said by those who knew him that he preferred to paint countryside scenes close to his heart and worked as an outsider. He is uninterested in the more elegant work of academically recognized painters. Despite these limitations, Van Den won Vietnam’s most honorable art award in 1960.
Murros gives an in-depth look into the life of this little-known unsung master. The book introduces the readers to Van Den’s art with photographs of his paintings, accompanied by short stories behind them. The book is as quiet as the artist’s work, but it is a satisfying read. Each stroke of words in the book connects to the readers; the narrative awakens the artistic spirit in each one of us, encouraging us to follow our heart.
24. What of Van Den first impressed Juhani Murros
A. His life story. B. His painting style.
C. His birth place. D. His emotional stale.
25 What can we learn about Van Den
A. His works are rarely available today. B. He showed great love for his country.
C. He works were of mysterious themes. D. He ever travelled in China and Vietnam.
26. Why is Murros’ biography brief
A. Van Den’s art wasn’t well accepted. B. Murros had limited knowledge of art.
C Murros had gained little primary data. D. Van Den’s family kept everything back.
27. Which of the following can describe this book
A. Amusing. B. Detailed. C. Objective. D. Inspirational.
C
To study the behavior of wild animals, scientists routinely tag them with GPS location trackers. But such devices’ battery capacity limits how long they operate, often bringing an early end to significant conservation work. Solar-powered trackers are also a poor choice for they break easily and don’t work for night creatures.
So biologist Rasmus W. H. of the University of Copenhagen and his colleagues turned to another abundant power source. After some trial and error, they finally came up with a tiny generator powered by a pendulum (摆锤) inside a closed device. As the tagged animal moves, the swinging pendulum forces a ring to slide across a copper coil, generating current which is then used to power the sensors for GPS unit. The tracker, which could theoretically survive for the entire life span of an active animal, was recently tested on domestic dogs, a wild pony and a European bison. The dogs and bison in the study were active enough to create the energy for one GPS transmission cycle per day for 14 days and 17 days, respectively. One of the wild pony’s-trackers lasted at least 146 days but didn’t produce enough power for daily transmissions, the researchers reported in Plos One.
The limited power generated by the animals’ movements means the new tracker isn’t ready for prime time just yet, says ecologist Emily Studd of British Columbia’s Thompson Rivers University, who wasn’t involved in the study. When researchers want to keep close track of animals, they often need GPS fixes more than once a day. But Studd says that with a bit more development, this could be a game changer for wild-life animal research and monitoring.
Rasmus and his colleagues hope conservation workers can one day use this technology to track species such as tigers, leopards and wolves, which can easily destroy solar-powered trackers and which hunt and travel at night.
28. What is one advantage of the new tracker over a solar-powered one
A. It is safer. B. It is tougher. C. It is greener. D. It is cheaper.
29. What is the power source of the new tracker
A. The sun. B. The battery. C. The animal. D. The pendulum.
30. What does the test show about the new-tracker
A. It still needs some improvement. B. It performs like clockwork.
C. It works better on large animals. D. It is a nice household appliance.
31. How does Emily Studd feel about the future of the new tracker
A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Concerned. D. Definite.
D
The year is 1763, and a 7-year-old Mozart is about to set off on a tour around Europe that will jump-start the Mozart legend. Mozart had a trick up his sleeve. When the young Mozart heard a note played-any note-he could immediately identify exactly which note it was. It was an ability now we know as “perfect pitch”, and it seemed to be an example of the mysterious gifts that young geniuses had been born with. But is that really so
Over my years of studying experts in various fields, like Mozart, I have found that there’s no such thing as a predefined ability. Actually, those people all develop their abilities through “deliberate practice”, a purposeful and systematic type of practice that makes it possible for them to do things they otherwise could not. In them, potential is an expandable vessel, shaped by the various things they do throughout their lives.
One of my testimonies came from Ray Allen, a ten-time All-Star in the NBA. Allen’s jump shot was not noticeably better than his teammates’ back in high school; in fact, it was poor. But with hard work and dedication, he transformed his jump shot into one so graceful and natural that people assumed he was born with it.
But it doesn’t mean “Just keep working at it, and you’ll get there”. Heartfelt desire and hard work alone will not lead to improved performance. The right sort of practice carried out over a sufficient period of time will lead to improvement. Nothing else. And this is true whether our goal is to become a concert pianist or just play the piano well enough to amuse ourselves, to be the greatest three-point shooter or just build ourselves up. Deliberate practice is the gold standard for anyone in any field who wishes to build new skills and abilities.
32. Why is Mozart’s perfect pitch mentioned in paragraph 1
A. To introduce an inborn talent. B. To explain reasons for success
C. To lead to reflection on gifts. D. To define a brilliant trick.
33. Which is the most important in making an expert according to the writer
A. Affection. B. Experience. C. Training. D. Gifts.
34. What does the underlined word “testimonies” mean in paragraph 3
A. Challenges. B. Proofs. C. Comments. D. Puzzles.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Secret of Great Talents B. Bom to Stand Out
C. A Surprising Discovery D. Start When Young
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Almost everyone has felt something similar: wearing clothes we don’t like causes a general feeling of unease and discontent. This proves the fact that clothes have more than functions of protection or warmth in life. ____36____ As former fashion editor Caryn Franklin writes, “Fashion offers a dialogue rich with social and political meaning for those who want to unlock the language of clothes.”
____37____ We like or dislike certain colors because of the attributes or moods we associate with them. Those associations might be cultural. White, for example, is commonly associated with purity and innocence in Western cultures, whereas in China, people associate it with death and mourning. ____38____
The book The Little Prince offers a fictional example of the latter: The fox will love the sight of wheat, which had been meaningless to him, just because it will remind him of the color of the boy’s hair.
As a result, associations can differ widely from person to person and culture to culture. Others might read into our outfits something different than we intend. ____39____ But as long as we are not wearing our clothes specifically to communicate certain qualities to others in a specific context (such as professionalism at a job interview), what others think of our clothes should be less important than what we think of them and why we choose to wear them. ____40____
A. Take colors, for instance.
B. We ought to dress to benefit ourselves, not others.
C. They also communicate something about the wearer.
D. Thus, they will misunderstand our values and identity.
E. Clothes have the psychological power to elevate our sense of self.
F. Or we can form associations based on our personal experience and values.
G. We might also associate certain fabrics with different qualities of character.
第三部分 英语知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was like finding a needle in a haystack. Shelly Romo surveyed what was ____41____ of her home in Maui, which was hit by a deadly wildfire, hoping to find her wedding ring, expecting to leave ____42____. But luckily, after three hours’ ____43____ with volunteers, it finally appeared, the diamond ____44____ but the band completely damaged. Romo and her husband went straight to No Ka’ Oi Jewelers — a local business that has been ____45____ fire-damaged jewelry free of charge.
No Ka’ Oi owner Omi Chamdi said he was one of the ____46____ ones — the fires had avoided his home and storefront. That’s why, in its aftermath, he immediately sprang into action and advertised ____47____ restorations. “When the fires here on Maui occurred, pretty ____48____ I decided this is something I can do and I really want to do for the ____49____ community.”
However, Chamdi doesn’t restore the jewelry himself; ____50____ he has been paying for the restoration services. When asked if he ever ____51____ that, he shook his head. “These are not just ordinary items, these are the most ____52____ possessions that people go back and dig through the ____53____ to find.”
____54____, Romo was not ready to say goodbye when the fires destroyed her home. But finding her wedding ring and getting it restored gave Romo some peace about ____55____.
41.
A. expected B. reminded C. left D. robbed
42.
A. bright-eyed B. light-hearted C. absent-minded D. empty-handed
43.
A. talks B. journey C. waiting D. efforts
44.
A. sound B. broken C. solid D. gone
45.
A. recycling B. restoring C. marketing D. advertising
46.
A. distinctive B. lucky C. helpful D. anxious
47.
A. perfect B. extra C. free D. instant
48.
A. quickly B. excitedly C. cautiously D. hesitantly
49.
A. affected B. nearby C. calm D. united
50.
A. therefore B. otherwise C. nevertheless D. instead
51.
A. expected B. enjoyed C. rejected D. regretted
52.
A. precious B. necessary C. beautiful D. expensive
53.
A. items B. houses C. ruins D. boxes
54.
A. Eventually B. Originally C. Gradually D. Naturally
55.
A. rising up B. moving on C. giving in D. taking off
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。
Dunhuang, located in Northwest Chinn’s Gunau province, was ____56____ important stop on the ancient Silk Road. Then, what does it look like today
From December 5 to 8, a micro-variety show, titled “The Dunhuang You Don’t Know”, ____57____(release) on social media platforms. Since then, the video aeries has accumulated millions of views online.
Chinese people are familiar with Dunhuang’s magnificent beauty, from the renowned Mogao Grottoes housing rich collections of Buddhis artwork ____58____ the Crescent Spring (月牙泉), a crescent-shaped lake ____59____(surround) by giant sand hills. Yet, the micro series takes the audience on a journey ____60____(discover) the uncovered, vivid and vibrant modern lives of Dunhuang. They are displayed from eight dimensions, ____61____(include) local cuisine, folk heritage and the guochao, ____62____ means “native wave” and the use of traditional Chinese elements in fashion.
In recent years, with the rise in ____63____(popular) of the guochao trends, contemporary artists have transformed Dunhuang’s age-old art into more creative cultural ____64____(product) that appeal to young consumers. In this video series, the distinctive Dunhuang aesthetics (美学) have also ____65____(skillful) captured people’s attention through cosmetics, fashion and trendy collectibles.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是高三学生李华，你校英文报正在为“Summer Vacation Plan”专栏征文。请你根据以下征文要求写一篇短文投稿。
1. 从右图中选择一项心仪的计划并说明理由；
2. 词数80左右。
My Summer Vacation Plan
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
I stared at myself in the mirror: blue tights, yellow vest, an aquamarine fish tail trailing behind me, and large googly eyes (sitting atop my head. I raised my eyebrows quizzically at my mom with uncertainty about this costume. Mom ensured that she followed the pattern exactly. “Maybe the makeup will add something,” Mom said hopefully. I sighed and looked back at the mirror. Somehow Mom had convinced me to do a play this summer. So here I was about to play the Fish Footman (鱼仆人) in the local community theater production of Alice in Wonderland. I can’t say it’s been the time of my life. Actually, I even wanted to withdraw from the play.
“Well, there’s no turning back now,” she said. “You’ve been rehearsing (彩排) for two months. I couldn’t be prouder-of you.” She gave me an encouraging anile, pulling me in for a fierce hug. I had to admit: Mom’s hugs are the best. But despite that, I felt u knot in the pit of my stomach that got worse as the hour of opening night drew nearer.
That day I followed Mom to the backstage of the theater, wearing the questionable costume. I shrank inside myself, but Mom pulled me toward the makeup table. When my makeup artist had set down her last makeup brush and Mom led me over to a mirror, my jaw dropped. A mass of blue spread from my forehead down my nose, and lime green circles bubbled over my cheeks.
“Mom! I can’t go out on stage like this!” I cried. “I’d be a laughing stock!”
“Riley! This is Alice in Wonderland. You’re not the only one in an odd costume. I’m going to watch you go out on that stage tonight. She turned away to leave, but then leaned down and kissed me on the forehead.” I love you, honey. And she went away.
Tears filled my eyes as chaos closed in around me. It felt like I stood there alone for hours, but in reality it was more like ten minutes before the assistant stage manager came in and called my name.
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。
My scene was coming up.
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Applause flowed through the audience.
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