备战2024年高考英语模拟卷07（新高考II卷）
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
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第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What kind of music does the woman like best
A．Pop music. B．Light music. C．Classical music.
【答案】C
【原文】M: I really enjoy pop music and light music. How about you
W: I also like pop music. But classical music is even more enjoyable to me.
2．Who might have received a physical checkup
A．Jenny. B．Phoebe. C．Martin.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Did you have a good time during your camping
M: Just so so. Phoebe had been called away by her boss before we set out. Jenny felt sick all the way. I had to send her to Martin’s to give her a physical checkup.
W: Oh! Maybe she got carsick.
3．What is probably the relationship between the speakers
A．Doctor and patient. B．Host and guest. C．Salesperson and customer.
【答案】C
【原文】M: I need some help. My friend’s arms became red and swollen after having the dinner I prepared.
W: He might be allergic. Our store has a skin cream. It can temporarily reduce the pain.
4．Where does the conversation most probably take place
A．In a bookstore. B．In a classroom. C．In a publishing house.
【答案】A
【原文】W: What can I do for you, sir
M: Have you got the Harry Potter series I want a copy for my daughter.
W: Sorry, we haven’t got that at the moment. But we could order it for you. Do you know the name of the publisher
5．What does the woman mean
A．The sea is getting smaller.
B．The sea is being polluted.
C．The sea is getting cleaner.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Have you seen the sea
M: Of course I have! It’s all around us.
W: No! I mean, have you seen how dirty the water is It looks as if it isn’t clean enough to swim here.
第二节 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What will the woman do on the weekend
A．Play football.
B．Have dinner with her friend.
C．Go to a concert with the man.
7．When will the speakers meet outside Kent Theater
A．At eight this Thursday. B．At six this Saturday. C．At seven next Tuesday.
【答案】6．A 7．C
【原文】M: Hello, Shelly. Shall we go to a concert at 8 o’clock this Thursday evening
W: Let me see. Oh, I am sorry. I’ll be having dinner with a friend then.
M: How about Saturday or Sunday
W: Sorry, I have football practice.
M: What a pity! When will you have time then
W: The following Tuesday. Is that OK with you
M: Fine. So shall we meet at seven outside Kent Theater
W: All right. See you there then.
听下面一段长材料，回答以下小题。
8．What is this competition about
A．Saving energy at home. B．Reducing noise pollution. C．Using technology creatively.
9．What is the stone used for
A．Starting the machine. B．Increasing air pressure. C．Producing carbon dioxide.
10．Why does the woman come to the man
A．To discuss the way of writing a paper.
B．To find the right material for a model.
C．To study the approach to detailed drawings.
【答案】8．C 9．A 10．B
【原文】W: Hello, Professor. Could you help me with my entry for the Design Competition
M: OK. Are there any requirements For example, saving energy or producing no noise
W: Actually that was the focus in former competitions. We have to adopt a creative approach to existing technology this year.
M: I see. What is your design
W: A dishwasher. Here is my drawing.
M: There’s a stone at the bottom. Is that for decoration
W: No. Instead of pushing a button to start, you turn the stone.
M: Good, but what makes your design creative
W: My idea is to give pressure to the carbon dioxide so that it becomes a liquid. The liquid is used to clean the dishes.
M: A brilliant idea!
W: Thank you. I have to give a presentation about the design. I’ve got detailed drawings and a 500-word paper on it, but I am not sure what material is suitable for a model of the machine.
M: I see.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．What does the woman think of English
A．It is quite difficult to spell.
B．It is a stress-based language.
C．It is widely spoken in the world.
12．What’s the man’s problem while speaking English
A．He doesn’t have enough vocabulary.
B．He can’t pronounce exactly like a robot.
C．He can’t tell strong and weak forms.
13．What does the woman advise the man to do
A．Listen to music. B．See English films. C．Stress words clearly.
【答案】11．B 12．C 13．B
【原文】M: Hi, Jane. I’m having a problem with this English listening task. Some words are pronounced really fast and sound different.
W: Oh, let me listen... Yes, that’s probably because the words are not being stressed. You see, English is a stress-based language.
M: So does this mean 1 need to know which words are stressed and which are not
W: Yes, I’m afraid so. English words have a strong form and a weak form. Words like articles, pronouns and soon are often not stressed. So we usually use the weak form for them when we speak.
M: Oh, no. When I speak, I worry people can’t understand me, so I always try to pronounce all my words really clearly. No wonder my classmates say I sound like a robot!
W: Oh, 1 suggest you watch some movies and study how the weak forms are used.
M: I get it. Thank you.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．Why does the woman want to work in the restaurant
A．The salary is high. B．The manager is kind. C．The environment is nice.
15．How long can the woman do the job every day on weekdays
A．2 hours. B．4 hours. C．6 hours.
16．When can the woman probably get the reply
A．On Tuesday. B．On Thursday. C．On Saturday.
【答案】14．C 15．B 16．B
【原文】W: Good morning. Can I apply for a position as a part-time waitress in your restaurant
M: Why do you think you can be qualified as a waitress
W: I like the job and I will do my best if I am accepted.
M: Why do you want to work in our restaurant
W: The environment and dishes here attract me most.
M: When are you available for the work
W: I can work from 6: 00 to 10: 00 in the evening from Monday to Friday. During the weekends I can be here for the whole day.
M: That’s great. I’ll talk to our manager later.
W: When can you give me a reply
M: Today is Monday. Our manager will be back on Wednesday. We will inform you before Friday, OK
W: Thank you.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What can Devil do
A．Play music. B．Carry luggage. C．Remove blocks.
18．Which aspect of Devil is particularly mentioned for improvement
A．Its steadiness. B．Its power. C．Its structure.
19．Why did Lin upload his video
A．To kill time. B．To record his life. C．To influence more youth.
20．When did Lin realize his inventions could benefit others
A．In 2018. B．In 2019. C．In 2021.
【答案】17．B 18．A 19．C 20．B
【原文】 When Bilibili uploader Lin Xiao had too many bags to carry, he built a robot to address the problem. The robot’s name Devil!
The name comes from the background music Devil’s Swing. It looks like a suitcase, which can follow Lin everywhere and avoid blocks in its path. Besides carrying bags, it can be used for transport and even charge phones.
The robot has a steel structure and a 3D-printed plastic shell. The brain of the robot is powered by an electronics platform. Although it took eight months to make, Lin admits Devil is not good enough, particularly in its physical stability. Lin presented it in the video just to inspire more young people with the imagination and passion to create.
Lin’s passion for robotics began in his first year at high school in 2018, when a teacher discovered his talent for computers and advanced his skills. One year later, he developed a smart home system, which made him understand how his products could help others. As a university freshman now, Lin believes he and his products will make a difference in the future.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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They collect sounds from behind you-which makes hearing your friends in a restaurant or crowded room impossible.
They use 10-year-old technology that amplifies (放大) everything, which can cause even more hearing loss!
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21．Which of the following statements is NOT true about most modern hearing aids
A．They fail to collect sounds all around you.
B．They make you look older than your age.
C．They employ cutting-edge technology.
D．They have a negative influence on hearing.
22．What feature is associated with the Soundwise Aria hearing aid
A．It is heavy and difficult to hide in the ear.
B．It charges more than audiologists will do.
C．It uses enhanced noise reduction technology.
D．It can be tried at home and returned at any time.
23．What is the main purpose of the text
A．To promote a new product of hearing aid.
B．To highlight risks of untreated hearing loss.
C．To compare different brands of hearing aids.
D．To inform us of the latest hearing aid technology.
【答案】21．C 22．C 23．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要向读者介绍并推销Soundwise Aria隐形助听器。
21．细节理解题。根据文章“Most modern hearing aids have serious flaws(大多数现代助听器都有严重的缺陷)”部分中的“Everybody notices them-they’ll make you look 20 years older the instant you put them on.(每个人都注意到它们——你一戴上它们就会让你看起来老了20岁。)”可知，选项B“They make you look older than your age.(它们让你看起来比实际年龄老。)”是大多数现代助听器的缺陷；再根据“They collect sounds from behind you-which makes hearing your friends in a restaurant or crowded room impossible.(它们能收集你身后的声音——这让你在餐馆或拥挤的房间里听不到你的朋友的声音。)”可知，选项A“They fail to collect sounds all around you.(它们无法收集你周围的声音。)”是大多数现代助听器的缺陷；再根据“They use 10-year-old technology that amplifies (放大) everything, which can cause even more hearing loss!(他们使用了10年前的技术来放大一切，这可能会导致更多的听力损失!)”可知选项D “They have a negative influence on hearing.(它们对听力有负面影响。)”是大多数现代助听器的缺陷。选项C “They employ cutting-edge technology.(它们采用尖端技术。)”未提及。故选C。
22．细节理解题。根据文章“Fortunately, there is a better way, the Soundwise Aria!(幸运的是，有一个更好的方法，the Soundwise Aria！)”部分中的“This hearing aid is incredibly advanced and packed with new technology: Advanced noise cancelation(这款助听器非常先进，包含了很多新技术：先进的噪声消除)”可知，这款助听器采用增强型降噪技术。故选C。
23．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要介绍了Soundwise Aria隐形助听器的优点和功能，并强调了其价格实惠，因此主要目的是推销这款助听器。故选A。
B
It’s difficult to hope sometimes but there are still a few instances telling us that something better awaits us whether we choose to hold on to it or not. Annie, a 19-year-oldblack Labrador, was given around a month to live when she was placed for adoption in June 2022. Annie’s former owner had given up hope and sent her to a shelter house in Texas because she wouldn’t eat or drink.
Once Siler, 31, discovered Annie’s photo, she knew she had to help. Instead of a month or two, Annie was adopted by Siler and her roommate, Lisa, for an entire year. Siler knew what it took to care for an elderly dog because she had recently lost her own dog, whom she had since college. Siler shared, “I felt mentally and emotionally prepared to take on a dog that wasn’t going to have long.” Siler described Annie as an easygoing dog. Her favorite pastimes included opening mail and sitting outside, watching people and cars pass by, earning her the nickname “nosy neighbour.”
“People kept telling us she was having so much fun and enjoying life and that kept her going, and I hope that was the case. Annie lived almost exactly a year after being adopted by Siler and Lisa. Annie had the life we pray every senior dog we rescue gets to experience. Annie didn’t just live out this past year, she flowered. Annie had an ill stomach. Surgical operation was her only option and that was never something we would put Annie through. Collectively, we made the hardest decision for us but kindest for Annie.” Siler kept in her diary.
“I can’t help but think that Annie would be so proud. She was one special dog whose story will live on through those who adopt seniors. She left a giant, giant hole in my heart…but times, where everyone who loved her can come together in her honor,will help start mending my broken heart.” Siler wrote in her post.
24．Why was Annie placed for adoption in June 2022
A．Because she was too old for her owner to care for.
B．Because her owner had given up hope for her refusal to eat or drink.
C．Because Annie’s owner was moving and couldn’t take her along.
D．Because she had a medical condition that required extensive care.
25．What motivated Siler to adopt Annie
A．Siler wanted a guard dog for her house.
B．Siler’s roommate insisted on adopting a dog.
C．Siler was an advocate for senior dog adoption.
D．Siler sought company after losing her previous dog.
26．What did people say about Annie’s life after adoption
A．She experienced enormous joy.
B．She was miserable and lonely.
C．She was constantly sick and in pain.
D．She didn’t interact with people or other dogs.
27．What did Siler hope for in terms of Annie’s story
A．Annie’s story would be forgotten easily.
B．Annie’s story would encourage seniors to hunt.
C．Annie’s story would inspire senior dogs adoption.
D．Annie’s story would only be remembered for its sadness.
【答案】24．B 25．D 26．A 27．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了19岁的拉布拉多犬Annie的感人故事，揭示了关怀和爱的变革力量，强调了对动物和它们的人类伴侣的积极影响。
24．细节理解题。根据第一段的“Annie’s former owner had given up hope and sent her to a shelter house in Texas because she wouldn’t eat or drink.(安妮的前主人已经放弃了希望，把她送到了德克萨斯州的一个收容所，因为她不吃不喝)”可知，Annie的前主人放弃了希望，因为Annie不吃不喝，从而导致她被收养，故选B。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段的“Siler knew what it took to care for an elderly dog because she had recently lost her own dog, whom she had since college. Siler shared, “I felt mentally and emotionally prepared to take on a dog that wasn’t going to have long.”(西尔弗知道照顾一只老狗需要什么，因为她最近失去了自己的狗，这只狗是她从大学开始养的。西尔弗分享说:“我在精神上和情感上都做好了准备，迎接一只活不了多久的狗。”)”可知，Siler刚刚失去了自己的狗，她在精神上和情感上都准备好接受一只不久就会死去的狗。由此可知，她收养Annie的动机之一是在失去了之前的狗后寻求陪伴。故选D。
26．推理判断题。根据第三段的“People kept telling us she was having so much fun and enjoying life and that kept her going, and I hope that was the case. Annie lived almost exactly a year after being adopted by Siler and Lisa. Annie had the life we pray every senior dog we rescue gets to experience. (人们一直告诉我们，她很开心，很享受生活，这让她坚持了下来，我希望是这样。安妮在被西尔弗和丽莎收养后几乎整整活了一年。安妮的生活是我们祈祷我们拯救的每只老年狗都能体验到的)”可知，人们一直告诉Siler，Annie在被收养后过得很开心，很享受生活。由此推知，Annie的生活充满了欢乐。故选A。
27．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“I can’t help but think that Annie would be so proud. She was one special dog whose story will live on through those who adopt seniors.( 我忍不住想安妮一定会很自豪。她是一只特殊的狗，她的故事将通过那些收养老年狗的人流传下去)”可推知，Siler在她的帖子中表示，她希望收养Annie的故事能激励人们收养老年狗。故选C。
C
Scientists find when tiny plastics end up in farm fields, the pollution can impair plant growth. But two young researchers now report that combining fungi (真菌) with certain farm wastes can partially overcome that problem. May Shin, 20, and Jiwon Choi, 18, presented their discovery at the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair(ISEF).
The pair met in a research design class at the Fryeburg Academy, a high school in Maine. May had wanted to explore how microplastics might affect the ecosystem. Jiwon was fascinated by plants and fungi. The young scientists shared their interests, May says, to test how long-lived plastics might affect farm crops—and how to limit any harm.
May and Jiwon planted more than 2,000 scallion (韭葱) seeds in pots of soil. Half the seeds got soil polluted with microplastics. The rest grew in plastic-free soil. The plants assigned to each soil were further divided into four groups. The young scientists added certain microscopic fungi to the soil in one group. Another group had a top layer of farm wastes. A third group got both treatments. The last group got none. For three weeks, the pair tracked how many scallions sprouted (萌芽) in each group and measured the plants’ height once each week.
About twice as many scallions sprouted in clean soil compared to that containing plastic bits. But among plants surviving in the polluted soil, a combination of microscopic fungi and farm wastes helped them out. Those getting both treatments grew 5.4 centimeters(about 2 inches)per week. That was faster than either of the treatments alone or those getting none. It was slower, however, than scallions planted in clean soil. They grew 7.2 centimeters(2.8 inches)per week.
In the future, the two young scientists hope to continue testing microscopic fungi and farm wastes under other conditions. Their goal is to see how other factors might change the plants’ response to the soil treatments.
28．What can we learn about May and Jiwon from the first two paragraphs
A．They met in a college.
B．They grow fungi at home.
C．They like to collect farm wastes.
D．They worked together harmoniously.
29．Why did the writer give detailed description to the test in paragraph 3
A．To examine the different plants.
B．To build a scientific model.
C．To show the reliability of the test.
D．To arouse the readers’ interest.
30．What can be found from the result of the test
A．Farm wastes help sprout most in polluted soil.
B．Microscopic fungi helps sprout most in polluted soil.
C．Scallions sprout better in clean soil than in polluted soil.
D．Plants grow better in polluted soil with wastes than in clean soil.
31．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．The two scientists are determined.
B．There are many ways to treat soils.
C．Farm wastes will be more valuable.
D．Microscopic fungi will be widely used.
【答案】28．D 29．C 30．C 31．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了两位“小科学家”通过实验有了新的发现：真菌有助于减少污染。
28．推理判断题。根据第一段的“May Shin, 20, and Jiwon Choi, 18, presented their discovery at the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair(ISEF). ( 20岁的May Shin和18岁的Jiwon Choi在2023年再生国际科学与工程博览会(ISEF)上展示了他们的发现。)”和第二段的“The young scientists shared their interests, May says, to test how long-lived plastics might affect farm crops—and how to limit any harm.( May说，年轻的科学家们有共同的兴趣，那就是测试塑料对农作物的长期影响，以及如何限制其危害。)”可以推知，他们兴趣相同，一起和谐地工作，有了发现，故选D。
29．推理判断题。根据第三段内容“May and Jiwon planted more than 2,000 scallion (韭葱) seeds in pots of soil. Half the seeds got soil polluted with microplastics. The rest grew in plastic-free soil. The plants assigned to each soil were further divided into four groups. The young scientists added certain microscopic fungi to the soil in one group. Another group had a top layer of farm wastes. A third group got both treatments. The last group got none. For three weeks, the pair tracked how many scallions sprouted (萌芽) in each group and measured the plants’ height once each week. ( May和Jiwon在花盆里种了2000多颗葱籽。一半的种子被微塑料污染了。其余的在无塑料土壤中生长。每种土壤的植物被进一步分为四组。年轻的科学家们在一组土壤中加入了某些微小的真菌。另一组的表层是农场废弃物。第三组同时接受两种治疗。最后一组没有。在三周的时间里，这两个人追踪了每一组中发芽的葱的数量，并每周测量一次植物的高度。)”可知，本段详述了实验过程，为了展示实验的可信度。故选C。
30．细节理解题。据第四段中“About twice as many scallions sprouted in clean soil compared to that containing plastic bits. ( 在干净的土壤中，大葱发芽的数量是在塑料土壤中发芽的两倍。)”和“It was slower, however, than scallions planted in clean soil. They grew 7.2 centimeters(2.8 inches)per week. (然而，它比在干净的土壤中种植的葱生长得慢。它们每周长7.2厘米(2.8英寸)。)”可知，大葱在干净的土壤中比在污染的土壤中发芽好。故选C。
31．推理判断题。据最后一段的“In the future, the two young scientists hope to continue testing microscopic fungi and farm wastes under other conditions. (未来，这两位年轻的科学家希望在其他条件下继续测试微观真菌和农场废物。)” 可推断，这两位年轻的科学家意志坚定，追求真理，故选A。
D
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus taught that you can’t step into the same river twice, for you aren’t the same person at each visit, and the water is ever flowing. It is a powerful way to represent the reality of impermanence: Everything is always changing.
Many people have tense relationships with change. They deny it, resist it or attempt to control it- the result of which is almost always some combination of stress, anxiety, and burnout. It doesn’t have to be that way.
A concept called allostasis can help. Developed in the late 1980s by a neuroscientist, Peter Sterling, and a biologist, Joseph Eyer, allostasis is defined as “stability through change,” elegantly showing the concept’s double meaning: The way to stay stable through the process of change is by changing, at least to some extent.
The river of change has been flowing mercilessly, and it shows no signs of letting up. Societally, we’ve gone through a pandemic (大流行病), its economic decline and the widespread adoption of social media, the combination of which has shifted how we live and work. In our personal lives, we continue to do what we have always done: relocate, start jobs, quit jobs, change jobs, get promoted, experience illness, get married, have children, retire and on and on.
Finding ways in this river requires both ruggedness and flexibility. To be rugged is to be tough and determined, to know your core values and what you stand for. To be flexible is to actively respond to changing circumstances, to adapt and bend easily without breaking, to grow and even change your mind. Put these qualities together and the result is a great endurance, one that helps you maintain your strong core even in fragile moments. It allows you to step into allostasis’s cycle of order, disorder and reorder — which is, of course, one and the same with stepping into Heraclitus’s river —and to chart it skillfully and whenever possible, to your own benefit.
32．What do we know about allostasis
A．It is a contradictory concept. B．It tends to focus on change.
C．It advocates dynamic stability. D．It claims absolute adaptability.
33．Which of the following best explains “letting up” underlined in paragraph 4
A．Being pumped. B．Slowing down. C．Getting polluted. D．Rising up.
34．What will you gain from practicing allostasis according to the last paragraph
A．Popularity. B．Confidence. C．Recognition. D．Perseverance.
35．What is the best title for the passage
A．Say No to Stability B．Stop Resisting Change
C．Fight for Flexibility D．Balance Life and Work
【答案】32．C 33．B 34．D 35．B
【导语】
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了变化与稳定性的概念，并强调了适应变化和在变化中找到稳定性的重要性。
32．
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“A concept called allostasis can help. Developed in the late 1980s by a neuroscientist, Peter Sterling, and a biologist, Joseph Eyer, allostasis is defined as “stability through change,” elegantly showing the concept’s double meaning: The way to stay stable through the process of change is by changing, at least to some extent.(一种叫做“allostasis”的概念可以提供帮助。20世纪80年代末，神经学家Peter Sterling和生物学家Joseph Eyer将“allostasis”定义为“通过变化保持稳定”，优雅地展示了这个概念的双重含义：在变化过程中保持稳定的方法是改变，至少在某种程度上是这样。)”可知，allostasis指的是通过变化保持稳定。故选C。
33．
词句猜测题。根据划线词组上一句“The river of change has been flowing mercilessly(变革的河流一直在无情地流淌)”可知，变化一直都在发生，由此可知，划线词组的意思和“停止、缓慢下来”相似。选项A “Being pumped (兴奋)”；选项B “Slowing down (慢下来)”；选项C “Getting polluted (被污染)”；选项D “Rising up (上升)”。故选B。
34．
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Put these qualities together and the result is a great endurance, one that helps you maintain your strong core even in fragile moments. It allows you to step into allostasis’s cycle of order, disorder and reorder—which is, of course, one and the same with stepping into Heraclitus’s river —and to chart it skillfully and whenever possible, to your own benefit.(把这些品质放在一起，结果是一个伟大的耐力，一个帮助你保持强大的核心，即使在脆弱的时刻。它能让你进入异稳态的有序、无序和再有序的循环——当然，这与踏入赫拉克利特的河流是一样的——并在可能的时候，为了你自己的利益，巧妙地绘制它的图表。)”可知，通过实践“allostasis”，我们可以通过拥抱变化并从中找到稳定性，可以获得出色的耐力和技巧性地规划自己的道路。故选D。
35．
主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Many people have tense relationships with change. They deny it, resist it or attempt to control it- the result of which is almost always some combination of stress, anxiety, and burnout. (很多人对改变的态度都很紧张。他们否认、抵制或试图控制它——其结果几乎总是压力、焦虑和倦怠的结合。)”、第三段“It doesn’t have to be that way.(事情并不一定要这样。)”再结合全文内容可知，文章主要讨论了适应变化和在变化中找到稳定性的重要性，并强调了通过拥抱变化并从中找到稳定性，我们可以获得出色的耐力和技巧性地规划自己的道路。因此，最佳标题是选项B “Stop Resisting Change (停止抗拒变化)”。故选B。
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Planning Out Story Ideas
Plotting a story out can still be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be disappointing! Start by planning out your story ideas.
Brainstorm to generate and character plot ideas. 36 Try freewriting everything that comes to mind, or list out your ideas. You might make a mind map to develop your ideas in a visual manner.
Write the summary of your story. 37 You might start with just a sentence, but keep developing it until you have a short and general description.
38 Write down your character’s description, personal details, likes and dislikes. Create a backstory for your main characters. Describe your characters at the beginning of the story, as well as how they’ll change over the course of the story.
Identify a central conflict. Your conflict should appear early in the story so your readers experience tension as they read. You’ll develop this conflict throughout the story, reaching the peak of the conflict at the climax (高潮). At the end of the story, your conflict should be resolved. Internal conflicts are between the character and himself. 39
Establish your setting. Your setting is very important for your plot because it will influence how your story looks and develops. 40 If you’re setting your story in a place or time period unfamiliar to you, do some research to learn more about it. It’s a good idea to look at photos of your setting, whether you use personal photos or pictures available online.
A．It gives the main points of the story.
B．It is when and where your story takes place.
C．External conflicts occur outside the character.
D．This will help you to solve the conflict of your story.
E．Create character sheets for your main and supporting characters.
F．The main character faces issues in society or the rules of society.
G．Write out your ideas before you can develop them into a complete story.
【答案】36．G 37．A 38．E 39．C 40．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了构思故事的方法和步骤：用头脑风暴法写出任何情节构思，写下你的故事摘要，为主要角色和辅助角色创建角色表，确定一个中心冲突，建立故事背景。
36．主题句“Brainstorm to generate and character plot ideas.(用头脑风暴法去构思和描写情节想法。)”提出用头脑风暴的方式构思故事情节，那么，设空句应是讲述构思出来的情节怎么处理，比如“是用录音记录还是写下来”。选项G“Write out your ideas before you can develop them into a complete story.(把你的想法写下来，然后再把它们写成一个完整的故事。)”提到将想法写下来，即是对构思出来的情节的处理，且句中“Write out”呼应后文的“freewriting(自由式写作)”以及“list(列举)”，前后衔接紧密。故选G项。。
37．主题句“Write the summary of your story.(写下你的故事摘要。)”提出写故事摘要，设空句紧跟其后应该讲述这样做的意义。选项A“It gives the main points of the story.(它给出了故事的要点。)”讲述了摘要的作用，主语“It”指代主题句中的“the summary of your story(故事摘要)”，前后呼应，符合分析。故选A项。
38．设空为该段主题句。根据后文“Write down your character’s description, personal details, likes and dislikes. Create a backstory for your main characters.(写下你角色的描述、个人细节、喜欢和不喜欢。为你的主要角色创建一个背景故事。)”可知，该段的主题应是角色创建。选项E“Create character sheets for your main and supporting characters.(为你的主要和辅助角色创建角色表。)”在句意上符合分析，贴合该段主题；在句式上使用祈使句，与前后的主题句保持一致。故选E项。
39．根前文“At the end of the story, your conflict should be resolved. Internal conflicts are between the character and himself.(在故事的最后，你的冲突应该得到解决。内部冲突发生在角色和他自己之间。)”提到了故事冲突的解决，同时提到了内部冲突，那么设空句应讲到外部冲突。选项C“External conflicts occur outside the character.(外部冲突发生在角色外部。)”提到了外部冲突，与前文衔接紧密。故选C项。
40．根据该段主题“Establish your setting.(建立你的背景。)”可知，设空句应呼应“setting(背景)”这一主题，对其进行进一步解释。选项B“It is when and where your story takes place.(这是你的故事发生的时间和地点。)”具体解释了“背景”是什么，且句中“when and where(何时何地)”呼应后文的“in a place or time period(地点或时期)”，贴合语境，前后衔接紧密。故选B项。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Not long ago, I was at a grocery store, and an elderly man in front of me was using a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program card-what we used to call food stamps(食物券). The card reader kept 41 his payment. He’d obviously gone over his 42 for the month. He was confused about how it’d happened and more than 43 about the situation.
While I was wondering whether the man would be displeased or 44 if I stepped in and offered to pay the difference (差额), the young cashier said, “Sir, this happens all the time. It’s not a problem. I promise we can 45 a solution together.”
The line behind us was growing long, but the cashier didn’t show any 46 or anger. He confirmed the man was over his limit for the month but wasn’t over by much, so he helped the customer 47 which items he could make do without for the time being. Then he told his old customer that this was a common 48 and not a problem at all. The elderly man left with his dignity 49 . He would 50 have a sense of loyalty to that grocery-store chain.
When it was my turn, I took note of the cashier’s name on his name tag. Arriving home, I sent an email to the manager of the store to 51 the employee for his kindness and customer service. Soon, I received a reply with thanks from the manager, letting me know that my remarks would be 52 in the employee’s file and noted each time he was up for a 53 .
In the same way as his act of kindness brightened the life of the elderly man who was 54 that day, I hope my act of kindness could have a(n) 55 influence on that cashier’s career.
41．A．delaying B．declining C．searching D．repeating
42．A．expectation B．demand C．limit D．requirement
43．A．embarrassed B．delighted C．excited D．frightened
44．A．proud B．grateful C．curious D．peaceful
45．A．turn out B．make out C．work out D．carry out
46．A．impatience B．disbelief C．disappointment D．depression
47．A．share B．deliver C．remember D．determine
48．A．complaint B．occurrence C．excuse D．dilemma
49．A．discovered B．increased C．overlooked D．preserved
50．A．undoubtedly B．impossibly C．coincidentally D．hesitantly
51．A．recommend B．forgive C．compliment D．comment
52．A．included B．folded C．measured D．excluded
53．A．regulation B．negotiation C．investigation D．promotion
54．A．defending B．struggling C．competing D．starving
55．A．impressive B．attractive C．positive D．decisive
【答案】
41．B 42．C 43．A 44．B 45．C 46．A 47．D 48．B 49．D 50．A 51．C 52．A 53．D 54．B 55．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在商店发现一位老人在使用补充营养援助卡时，由于所购物品价钱超过限额，而支付失败，收银员耐心解决问题的故事。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：读卡器不断拒绝他的支付。A. delaying拖延；B. declining减少，拒绝；C. searching搜索；D. repeating重复。根据后文“He’d obviously gone over his _______ for the month.”可知，因为他的卡里钱不够了，所以读卡器无法通过他的支付，即拒绝他的支付。故选B项。
42．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他显然已经超过了这个月的限额。A. expectation期望；B. demand需求；C. limit限制；D. requirement要求。根据后文第三段中“He confirmed the man was over his limit for the month”可知，老人购物需要的钱超过了卡上这个月的限额。故选C项。
43．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他对这是怎么发生的感到困惑，对这种情况感到尴尬。A. embarrassed尴尬的；B. delighted高兴的；C. excited激动的；D. frightened害怕的。根据前文“The card reader kept _______ his payment.”可知，老人的卡一直支付不了，所以很尴尬。故选A项。
44．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我在想如果我上前提出支付差额，那人是会不高兴还是会感激时，年轻的收银员说：“先生，这种事经常发生。”A. proud骄傲的；B. grateful感谢的；C. curious好奇的；D. peaceful平静的。根据常识和后文“if I stepped in and offered to pay the difference”等内容可知，作者想，如果帮助老人把超额的部分钱付了，老人会感谢有人相助还是不高兴让自己失去尊严呢？故选B项。
45．考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我保证我们可以一起找出解决办法。A. turn out结果是；B. make out理解，明白；C. work out算出，想出；D. carry out执行。根据语境和后文“a solution”可知，收银员认为能够想出解决方案。故选C项。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们身后的队伍越来越长，但收银员没有表现出任何不耐烦或愤怒。A. impatience不耐烦；B. disbelief不相信；C. disappointment失望；D. depression抑郁。根据语境和后文“Then he told his old customer that this was a common _______ and not a problem at all.”可知，收银员没有表现出不耐烦，耐心地处理问题。故选A项。
47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他确认这名男子已经超出了他一个月的限额，但并没有超出太多，所以他帮助这位顾客确定哪些东西他暂时可以不用。A. share分享；B. deliver递送；C. remember记住；D. determine确定。根据后文“which items he could make do without for the time being”可知，收银员帮助老人确定哪些东西这次可以不买，让购物在限额之内。故选D项。
48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后他告诉他的老客户，这是经常发生的事情，根本不是问题。A. complaint抱怨；B. occurrence发生；C. excuse借口；D. dilemma困境。根据后文“not a problem at all”可知，收银员解释说，这种事情经常发生，不是问题。故选B项。
49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：那位老人体面地离开了。A. discovered发现；B. increased增加；C. overlooked忽视；D. preserved保存。根据语境和前文“with his dignity”可知，老人支付完毕，保住了尊严。故选D项。
50．考查副词词义辨析。句意：毫无疑问，他会对那家连锁杂货店有一种忠诚感。A. undoubtedly毫无疑问地；B. impossibly不可能地；C. coincidentally巧合地；D. hesitantly犹豫地。根据语境和后文“have a sense of loyalty to that grocery-store chain”可知，收银员处理得非常好，所以毫无疑问，老人会对这家店有忠诚感。故选A项。
51．考查动词词义辨析。句意：到家后，我给店长发了一封电子邮件，称赞他的善良和客户服务。A. recommend推荐；B. forgive原谅；C. compliment赞美；D. comment评论。根据语境和后文“for his kindness and customer service”可知，作者称赞这位收银员的善良和客户服务。故选C项。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：很快，我收到了经理的一封感谢信，他告诉我，我的评论将被收录在该员工的档案中，并在他每次升职时查看。A. included包括；B. folded折叠；C. measured测量；D. excluded排除。根据后文“in the employee’s file and noted each time he was up for a _______”可知，作者的评论将被放进该员工的档案中。故选A项。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. regulation规则；B. negotiation协商；C. investigation调查；D. promotion提升，晋职。根据语境和前文“he was up for”可知，员工要升职，查看档案作为依据。故选D项。
54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：就像他的善举照亮了那天挣扎的老人的生活一样，我希望我的善举能对那位收银员的职业生涯产生积极的影响。A. defending保卫；B. struggling斗争，挣扎；C. competing竞赛；D. starving挨饿。根据前文“He was confused about how it’d happened and more than _______ about the situation.”等内容可知，收银员帮助了那天陷入困难、苦苦挣扎的老人。故选B项。
55．考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. impressive令人印象深刻的；B. attractive有吸引力的；C. positive积极的；D. decisive果断的。根据前文“my remarks would be _______ in the employee’s file and noted each time he was up for a _______”以及“I hope my act of kindness”可知，作者希望那封电子邮件对收银员的职业生涯产生积极影响。故选C项。
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。
“The real China that I saw with my own eyes was so different 56 what the Western media had been portraying for years,” says Wong, who studied in China. The Chinese government 57 (award) her a scholarship in 2013. Wong studied the Chinese language at Central China Normal University in Wuhan for a year, 58 then went to Shijiazhuang and completed her Bachelor’s in law at the Hebei University of Economics and Business in 2018.
“China was full of energy,” Wong recalls. She says she 59 (impress) by the culture, people and landscapes when she was in China. “I really have wonderful 60 (memory) of my visits,” Wong says.
Wong now works as a 61 (manage) at Dingjin Real Estate Development Co and oversees Nausori Plaza, 62 is one of its largest investments in Fiji.
China’s ambassador to Fiji, Zhou Jian, says Fijians are becoming more interested in 63 (learn) about China. 64 (recent), many young people and students have traveled to China.
“If you’ve never been to China, you should visit,” Wong says. “It’s the only way you will know what China 65 (true) is.”
【答案】
56．from 57．awarded 58．and 59．was impressed 60．memories 61．manager 62．which 63．learning 64．Recently 65．truly
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章通过讲述Wong在中国的学习和生活经历，展现了她对中国的深刻印象和美好回忆，同时也提到了中国对斐济的投资和影响，以及越来越多斐济年轻人和学生前往中国的情况。
56．考查介词。句意：“我亲眼所见的真实中国与西方媒体多年来所描绘的完全不同，”曾在中国留学的Wong说。此处是固定搭配：be different from意为“与...不同”。故填from。
57．考查动词。句意：2013年，中国政府向她颁发了奖学金。分析句子结构可知，award作本句谓语，根据时间状语in 2013，用一般过去时。故填awarded。
58．考查连词。句意：Wong在武汉的华中师范大学学习了一年的汉语，然后去了石家庄，并于2018年在河北经济贸易大学完成了法学学士学位。根据句意，“Wong studied the Chinese language at Central China Normal University in Wuhan for a year”以及“then went to Shijiazhuang and completed her Bachelor’s in law at the Hebei University of Economics and Business in 2018.”是并列关系，用and连接。故填and。
59．考查动词时态和语态。句意：她说，在中国的时候，中国的文化、人民和风景给她留下了深刻的印象。分析句子结构可知，impress作本句谓语，和主语she之间是被动关系，用被动语态，描述的是已发生的事，用一般过去时。故填was impressed。
60．考查名词。句意：Wong说：“我对这些访问有着美好的回忆。”空前是形容词，所以空处应填名词作宾语，memory意为“回忆”为可数名词，用复数形式。故填memories。
61．考查名词。句意：Wong现在是鼎金房地产开发有限公司的经理，负责管理Nausori广场，这是该公司在斐济最大的投资之一。空前是冠词，所以空处应填名词作宾语，根据句意，此处指人，应是manager意为“经理”符合语境。故填manager。
62．考查定语从句。句意：Wong现在是鼎金房地产开发有限公司的经理，负责管理Nausori广场，这是该公司在斐济最大的投资之一。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是Nausori Plaza，在从句中作主语，用which引导。故填which。
63．考查非谓语动词。句意：中国驻斐济大使周健说，斐济人对了解中国越来越感兴趣。空前是介词，所以空处应是动名词作宾语。故填learning。
64．考查副词。句意：最近，许多年轻人和学生到中国旅游。空处修饰空后整个句子，用副词修饰，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Recently。
65．考查副词。句意：这是你了解中国真实面貌的唯一途径。空处修饰空后的动词，所以用副词修饰。故填truly。
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
66．假定你是李华。你校即将举办“科技与学习”的主题活动，计划邀请姊妹学校Highgate School进行线上互动。请你写一封邮件，沟通相关事宜。
内容包括：
1. 活动的时间、目的；2. 连线的时间、话题。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 邮件的开头和结尾已为你写好；
3. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Li Hua, a student representative from your sister school in China.
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Looking forward to your reply.
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Li Hua, a student representative from your sister school in China. I am writing to invite your school to participate in our upcoming “Technology and Learning” theme activity, which will be held online.
The purpose of this activity is to explore the integration of technology and learning, and to share experiences and ideas on how to use technology to improve learning effectiveness. We would like to schedule a live connection at 8 a. m. May 24th to discuss the topic of “The Application of Technology in Education”.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time.
Looking forward to your reply.
Best regards,
Li Hua
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的信件。要求考生给姊妹学校Highgate School写封邮件，向其告知学校即将举办“科技与学习”的主题活动的相关事宜。
【详解】1.词汇积累
参与：participate in→ take part in
目的：purpose→ aim
使用：use→ employ/make use of
提高：improve→ enhance
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The purpose of this activity is to explore the integration of technology and learning, and to share experiences and ideas on how to use technology to improve learning effectiveness.
拓展句：The purpose of this activity is to explore the integration of technology and learning, and to share experiences and ideas on how we can use technology to improve learning effectiveness.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I am writing to invite your school to participate in our upcoming “Technology and Learning” theme activity, which will be held online.（运用了which引导的定语从句）
【高分句型2】If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time.（运用了if引导的状语从句）
第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
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。
Not so long ago, most people didn’t know who Shelly Ann Francis Pryce was going to become. She was just an average high school athlete. There was every indication that she was just another American teenager without much of a future. However, one person wants to change this. Stephen Francis observed then eighteen-year-old Shelly Ann at a track meet and was convinced that he had seen the beginning of true greatness. Her times were not exactly impressive, but even so, he sensed there was something trying to get out. He decided to offer Shelly-Ann a place in his very strict training seasons. Their cooperation quickly produced results, and a few years later at Jamaica’s Olympic games in early 2008, Shelly Ann, who at that time only ranked number 70 in the world, beat Jamaica’s unchallenged queen of the sprint (短跑).
“Where did she come from ” asked an astonished sprinting world, before concluding that she must be one of those one-hit wonders that spring up from time to time, only to disappear again without signs. But Shelly-Ann was to prove that she was anything but a one-hit wonder. At the Beijing Olympic she swept away any doubts about her ability to perform consistently by becoming the first Jamaican woman ever to win the 100 meters Olympic gold.
Shelly Ann is a little woman with a big smile. Her journey to becoming the fastest woman on earth has been anything but smooth and effortless. She grew up in one of Jamaica’s toughest inner-city communities known as Water house, one of the poorest communities in Jamaica. Sometimes her family didn’t have enough to eat. She ran at the school championships barefooted because she couldn’t afford shoes. Her mother Maxime had been an athlete herself as a young girl but, like so many other girls in Water house, had to stop after she had her first baby. Maxime’s early entry into the adult world with its responsibilities gave her the determination to ensure that her kids would not end up in Water house’s roundabout of poverty. One of the first things Maxime used to do with Shelly-Ann was taking her to the track, and she was ready to sacrifice (牺牲) everything.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
It didn’t take long for Shelly Ann to meet her mother’s expectations.
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But Shelly Ann’s victory was far greater than that.
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【答案】范文
It didn’t take long for Shelly-Ann to meet her mother’s expectations. On a summer evening in Beijing in 2008, all those long, hard hours of work and commitment finally bore fruit. The barefoot kid who just a few years previously had been living in poverty, had written a new chapter in the history of sports. Shelly-Ann won gold medals at international competitions many times and she gained good fame as well as a big fortune. She completely got out of Waterhouse’s roundabout of poverty at last.
But Shelly-Ann’s victory was far greater than that. The night she won Olympic gold in Beijing, the dark cloud above one of the world’s toughest criminal neighborhoods simply disappeared for a few days. “I have so much fire burning for my country,” Shelly said. She plans to start a foundation for homeless children and wants to build a community centre in Waterhouse. She intends to fight to make it a woman’s as well as a man’s world. A desire, a dream, a vision deep inside the heart determines Shelly’s success.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了雪莉·安在斯蒂芬·弗朗西斯的严格训练下，从一个普通的高中运动员最终成为了短跑女王的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“没过多久，雪莉·安就达到了母亲的期望”可知，第一段可描写雪莉·安付出得到回报，在国际比赛中多次获得金牌，获得了良好的声誉和一大笔财富。她终于彻底摆脱了贫困。
②由第二段首句内容“但雪莉·安的胜利远不止于此”可知，第二段可描写雪莉·安对将来的打算。
2.续写线索：达到期望——获得金牌——摆脱贫困——理想远大——成功原因
3.词汇激活
行为类
①获得：gain/obtain
②打算：intend to/plan to/ set out to
③消失：disappear/vanish
情绪类
①艰难：tough/difficult
②好的：good/brilliant/exceptional
【点睛】[高分句型1] The barefoot kid who just a few years previously had been living in poverty, had written a new chapter in the history of sports. (运用了who引导定语从句)
[高分句型2] She plans to start a foundation for homeless children and wants to build a community centre in Waterhouse. (运用了不定式作宾语)备战2024年高考英语模拟卷07（新高考II卷）
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What kind of music does the woman like best
A．Pop music. B．Light music. C．Classical music.
2．Who might have received a physical checkup
A．Jenny. B．Phoebe. C．Martin.
3．What is probably the relationship between the speakers
A．Doctor and patient. B．Host and guest. C．Salesperson and customer.
4．Where does the conversation most probably take place
A．In a bookstore. B．In a classroom. C．In a publishing house.
5．What does the woman mean
A．The sea is getting smaller.
B．The sea is being polluted.
C．The sea is getting cleaner.
第二节 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What will the woman do on the weekend
A．Play football.
B．Have dinner with her friend.
C．Go to a concert with the man.
7．When will the speakers meet outside Kent Theater
A．At eight this Thursday. B．At six this Saturday. C．At seven next Tuesday.
听下面一段长材料，回答以下小题。
8．What is this competition about
A．Saving energy at home. B．Reducing noise pollution. C．Using technology creatively.
9．What is the stone used for
A．Starting the machine. B．Increasing air pressure. C．Producing carbon dioxide.
10．Why does the woman come to the man
A．To discuss the way of writing a paper.
B．To find the right material for a model.
C．To study the approach to detailed drawings.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．What does the woman think of English
A．It is quite difficult to spell.
B．It is a stress-based language.
C．It is widely spoken in the world.
12．What’s the man’s problem while speaking English
A．He doesn’t have enough vocabulary.
B．He can’t pronounce exactly like a robot.
C．He can’t tell strong and weak forms.
13．What does the woman advise the man to do
A．Listen to music. B．See English films. C．Stress words clearly.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．Why does the woman want to work in the restaurant
A．The salary is high. B．The manager is kind. C．The environment is nice.
15．How long can the woman do the job every day on weekdays
A．2 hours. B．4 hours. C．6 hours.
16．When can the woman probably get the reply
A．On Tuesday. B．On Thursday. C．On Saturday.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What can Devil do
A．Play music. B．Carry luggage. C．Remove blocks.
18．Which aspect of Devil is particularly mentioned for improvement
A．Its steadiness. B．Its power. C．Its structure.
19．Why did Lin upload his video
A．To kill time. B．To record his life. C．To influence more youth.
20．When did Lin realize his inventions could benefit others
A．In 2018. B．In 2019. C．In 2021.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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They use 10-year-old technology that amplifies (放大) everything, which can cause even more hearing loss!
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It is the world’s most affordable, advanced in-ear hearing aid. Soundwise uses advanced technology that was specifically designed to pick up whispers so hearing your loved ones or the television so much clearer is virtually guaranteed. Thanks to Soundwise, you can hear your friends and enjoy life with no need to avoid noisy restaurants, movie theaters, or crowded places.
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21．Which of the following statements is NOT true about most modern hearing aids
A．They fail to collect sounds all around you.
B．They make you look older than your age.
C．They employ cutting-edge technology.
D．They have a negative influence on hearing.
22．What feature is associated with the Soundwise Aria hearing aid
A．It is heavy and difficult to hide in the ear.
B．It charges more than audiologists will do.
C．It uses enhanced noise reduction technology.
D．It can be tried at home and returned at any time.
23．What is the main purpose of the text
A．To promote a new product of hearing aid.
B．To highlight risks of untreated hearing loss.
C．To compare different brands of hearing aids.
D．To inform us of the latest hearing aid technology.
B
It’s difficult to hope sometimes but there are still a few instances telling us that something better awaits us whether we choose to hold on to it or not. Annie, a 19-year-oldblack Labrador, was given around a month to live when she was placed for adoption in June 2022. Annie’s former owner had given up hope and sent her to a shelter house in Texas because she wouldn’t eat or drink.
Once Siler, 31, discovered Annie’s photo, she knew she had to help. Instead of a month or two, Annie was adopted by Siler and her roommate, Lisa, for an entire year. Siler knew what it took to care for an elderly dog because she had recently lost her own dog, whom she had since college. Siler shared, “I felt mentally and emotionally prepared to take on a dog that wasn’t going to have long.” Siler described Annie as an easygoing dog. Her favorite pastimes included opening mail and sitting outside, watching people and cars pass by, earning her the nickname “nosy neighbour.”
“People kept telling us she was having so much fun and enjoying life and that kept her going, and I hope that was the case. Annie lived almost exactly a year after being adopted by Siler and Lisa. Annie had the life we pray every senior dog we rescue gets to experience. Annie didn’t just live out this past year, she flowered. Annie had an ill stomach. Surgical operation was her only option and that was never something we would put Annie through. Collectively, we made the hardest decision for us but kindest for Annie.” Siler kept in her diary.
“I can’t help but think that Annie would be so proud. She was one special dog whose story will live on through those who adopt seniors. She left a giant, giant hole in my heart…but times, where everyone who loved her can come together in her honor,will help start mending my broken heart.” Siler wrote in her post.
24．Why was Annie placed for adoption in June 2022
A．Because she was too old for her owner to care for.
B．Because her owner had given up hope for her refusal to eat or drink.
C．Because Annie’s owner was moving and couldn’t take her along.
D．Because she had a medical condition that required extensive care.
25．What motivated Siler to adopt Annie
A．Siler wanted a guard dog for her house.
B．Siler’s roommate insisted on adopting a dog.
C．Siler was an advocate for senior dog adoption.
D．Siler sought company after losing her previous dog.
26．What did people say about Annie’s life after adoption
A．She experienced enormous joy.
B．She was miserable and lonely.
C．She was constantly sick and in pain.
D．She didn’t interact with people or other dogs.
27．What did Siler hope for in terms of Annie’s story
A．Annie’s story would be forgotten easily.
B．Annie’s story would encourage seniors to hunt.
C．Annie’s story would inspire senior dogs adoption.
D．Annie’s story would only be remembered for its sadness.
C
Scientists find when tiny plastics end up in farm fields, the pollution can impair plant growth. But two young researchers now report that combining fungi (真菌) with certain farm wastes can partially overcome that problem. May Shin, 20, and Jiwon Choi, 18, presented their discovery at the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair(ISEF).
The pair met in a research design class at the Fryeburg Academy, a high school in Maine. May had wanted to explore how microplastics might affect the ecosystem. Jiwon was fascinated by plants and fungi. The young scientists shared their interests, May says, to test how long-lived plastics might affect farm crops—and how to limit any harm.
May and Jiwon planted more than 2,000 scallion (韭葱) seeds in pots of soil. Half the seeds got soil polluted with microplastics. The rest grew in plastic-free soil. The plants assigned to each soil were further divided into four groups. The young scientists added certain microscopic fungi to the soil in one group. Another group had a top layer of farm wastes. A third group got both treatments. The last group got none. For three weeks, the pair tracked how many scallions sprouted (萌芽) in each group and measured the plants’ height once each week.
About twice as many scallions sprouted in clean soil compared to that containing plastic bits. But among plants surviving in the polluted soil, a combination of microscopic fungi and farm wastes helped them out. Those getting both treatments grew 5.4 centimeters(about 2 inches)per week. That was faster than either of the treatments alone or those getting none. It was slower, however, than scallions planted in clean soil. They grew 7.2 centimeters(2.8 inches)per week.
In the future, the two young scientists hope to continue testing microscopic fungi and farm wastes under other conditions. Their goal is to see how other factors might change the plants’ response to the soil treatments.
28．What can we learn about May and Jiwon from the first two paragraphs
A．They met in a college.
B．They grow fungi at home.
C．They like to collect farm wastes.
D．They worked together harmoniously.
29．Why did the writer give detailed description to the test in paragraph 3
A．To examine the different plants.
B．To build a scientific model.
C．To show the reliability of the test.
D．To arouse the readers’ interest.
30．What can be found from the result of the test
A．Farm wastes help sprout most in polluted soil.
B．Microscopic fungi helps sprout most in polluted soil.
C．Scallions sprout better in clean soil than in polluted soil.
D．Plants grow better in polluted soil with wastes than in clean soil.
31．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．The two scientists are determined.
B．There are many ways to treat soils.
C．Farm wastes will be more valuable.
D．Microscopic fungi will be widely used.
D
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus taught that you can’t step into the same river twice, for you aren’t the same person at each visit, and the water is ever flowing. It is a powerful way to represent the reality of impermanence: Everything is always changing.
Many people have tense relationships with change. They deny it, resist it or attempt to control it- the result of which is almost always some combination of stress, anxiety, and burnout. It doesn’t have to be that way.
A concept called allostasis can help. Developed in the late 1980s by a neuroscientist, Peter Sterling, and a biologist, Joseph Eyer, allostasis is defined as “stability through change,” elegantly showing the concept’s double meaning: The way to stay stable through the process of change is by changing, at least to some extent.
The river of change has been flowing mercilessly, and it shows no signs of letting up. Societally, we’ve gone through a pandemic (大流行病), its economic decline and the widespread adoption of social media, the combination of which has shifted how we live and work. In our personal lives, we continue to do what we have always done: relocate, start jobs, quit jobs, change jobs, get promoted, experience illness, get married, have children, retire and on and on.
Finding ways in this river requires both ruggedness and flexibility. To be rugged is to be tough and determined, to know your core values and what you stand for. To be flexible is to actively respond to changing circumstances, to adapt and bend easily without breaking, to grow and even change your mind. Put these qualities together and the result is a great endurance, one that helps you maintain your strong core even in fragile moments. It allows you to step into allostasis’s cycle of order, disorder and reorder — which is, of course, one and the same with stepping into Heraclitus’s river —and to chart it skillfully and whenever possible, to your own benefit.
32．What do we know about allostasis
A．It is a contradictory concept. B．It tends to focus on change.
C．It advocates dynamic stability. D．It claims absolute adaptability.
33．Which of the following best explains “letting up” underlined in paragraph 4
A．Being pumped. B．Slowing down. C．Getting polluted. D．Rising up.
34．What will you gain from practicing allostasis according to the last paragraph
A．Popularity. B．Confidence. C．Recognition. D．Perseverance.
35．What is the best title for the passage
A．Say No to Stability B．Stop Resisting Change
C．Fight for Flexibility D．Balance Life and Work
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Planning Out Story Ideas
Plotting a story out can still be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be disappointing! Start by planning out your story ideas.
Brainstorm to generate and character plot ideas. 36 Try freewriting everything that comes to mind, or list out your ideas. You might make a mind map to develop your ideas in a visual manner.
Write the summary of your story. 37 You might start with just a sentence, but keep developing it until you have a short and general description.
38 Write down your character’s description, personal details, likes and dislikes. Create a backstory for your main characters. Describe your characters at the beginning of the story, as well as how they’ll change over the course of the story.
Identify a central conflict. Your conflict should appear early in the story so your readers experience tension as they read. You’ll develop this conflict throughout the story, reaching the peak of the conflict at the climax (高潮). At the end of the story, your conflict should be resolved. Internal conflicts are between the character and himself. 39
Establish your setting. Your setting is very important for your plot because it will influence how your story looks and develops. 40 If you’re setting your story in a place or time period unfamiliar to you, do some research to learn more about it. It’s a good idea to look at photos of your setting, whether you use personal photos or pictures available online.
A．It gives the main points of the story.
B．It is when and where your story takes place.
C．External conflicts occur outside the character.
D．This will help you to solve the conflict of your story.
E．Create character sheets for your main and supporting characters.
F．The main character faces issues in society or the rules of society.
G．Write out your ideas before you can develop them into a complete story.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Not long ago, I was at a grocery store, and an elderly man in front of me was using a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program card-what we used to call food stamps(食物券). The card reader kept 41 his payment. He’d obviously gone over his 42 for the month. He was confused about how it’d happened and more than 43 about the situation.
While I was wondering whether the man would be displeased or 44 if I stepped in and offered to pay the difference (差额), the young cashier said, “Sir, this happens all the time. It’s not a problem. I promise we can 45 a solution together.”
The line behind us was growing long, but the cashier didn’t show any 46 or anger. He confirmed the man was over his limit for the month but wasn’t over by much, so he helped the customer 47 which items he could make do without for the time being. Then he told his old customer that this was a common 48 and not a problem at all. The elderly man left with his dignity 49 . He would 50 have a sense of loyalty to that grocery-store chain.
When it was my turn, I took note of the cashier’s name on his name tag. Arriving home, I sent an email to the manager of the store to 51 the employee for his kindness and customer service. Soon, I received a reply with thanks from the manager, letting me know that my remarks would be 52 in the employee’s file and noted each time he was up for a 53 .
In the same way as his act of kindness brightened the life of the elderly man who was 54 that day, I hope my act of kindness could have a(n) 55 influence on that cashier’s career.
41．A．delaying B．declining C．searching D．repeating
42．A．expectation B．demand C．limit D．requirement
43．A．embarrassed B．delighted C．excited D．frightened
44．A．proud B．grateful C．curious D．peaceful
45．A．turn out B．make out C．work out D．carry out
46．A．impatience B．disbelief C．disappointment D．depression
47．A．share B．deliver C．remember D．determine
48．A．complaint B．occurrence C．excuse D．dilemma
49．A．discovered B．increased C．overlooked D．preserved
50．A．undoubtedly B．impossibly C．coincidentally D．hesitantly
51．A．recommend B．forgive C．compliment D．comment
52．A．included B．folded C．measured D．excluded
53．A．regulation B．negotiation C．investigation D．promotion
54．A．defending B．struggling C．competing D．starving
55．A．impressive B．attractive C．positive D．decisive
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。
“The real China that I saw with my own eyes was so different 56 what the Western media had been portraying for years,” says Wong, who studied in China. The Chinese government 57 (award) her a scholarship in 2013. Wong studied the Chinese language at Central China Normal University in Wuhan for a year, 58 then went to Shijiazhuang and completed her Bachelor’s in law at the Hebei University of Economics and Business in 2018.
“China was full of energy,” Wong recalls. She says she 59 (impress) by the culture, people and landscapes when she was in China. “I really have wonderful 60 (memory) of my visits,” Wong says.
Wong now works as a 61 (manage) at Dingjin Real Estate Development Co and oversees Nausori Plaza, 62 is one of its largest investments in Fiji.
China’s ambassador to Fiji, Zhou Jian, says Fijians are becoming more interested in 63 (learn) about China. 64 (recent), many young people and students have traveled to China.
“If you’ve never been to China, you should visit,” Wong says. “It’s the only way you will know what China 65 (true) is.”
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
66．假定你是李华。你校即将举办“科技与学习”的主题活动，计划邀请姊妹学校Highgate School进行线上互动。请你写一封邮件，沟通相关事宜。
内容包括：
1. 活动的时间、目的；2. 连线的时间、话题。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 邮件的开头和结尾已为你写好；
3. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Li Hua, a student representative from your sister school in China.
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Looking forward to your reply.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
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。
Not so long ago, most people didn’t know who Shelly Ann Francis Pryce was going to become. She was just an average high school athlete. There was every indication that she was just another American teenager without much of a future. However, one person wants to change this. Stephen Francis observed then eighteen-year-old Shelly Ann at a track meet and was convinced that he had seen the beginning of true greatness. Her times were not exactly impressive, but even so, he sensed there was something trying to get out. He decided to offer Shelly-Ann a place in his very strict training seasons. Their cooperation quickly produced results, and a few years later at Jamaica’s Olympic games in early 2008, Shelly Ann, who at that time only ranked number 70 in the world, beat Jamaica’s unchallenged queen of the sprint (短跑).
“Where did she come from ” asked an astonished sprinting world, before concluding that she must be one of those one-hit wonders that spring up from time to time, only to disappear again without signs. But Shelly-Ann was to prove that she was anything but a one-hit wonder. At the Beijing Olympic she swept away any doubts about her ability to perform consistently by becoming the first Jamaican woman ever to win the 100 meters Olympic gold.
Shelly Ann is a little woman with a big smile. Her journey to becoming the fastest woman on earth has been anything but smooth and effortless. She grew up in one of Jamaica’s toughest inner-city communities known as Water house, one of the poorest communities in Jamaica. Sometimes her family didn’t have enough to eat. She ran at the school championships barefooted because she couldn’t afford shoes. Her mother Maxime had been an athlete herself as a young girl but, like so many other girls in Water house, had to stop after she had her first baby. Maxime’s early entry into the adult world with its responsibilities gave her the determination to ensure that her kids would not end up in Water house’s roundabout of poverty. One of the first things Maxime used to do with Shelly-Ann was taking her to the track, and she was ready to sacrifice (牺牲) everything.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
It didn’t take long for Shelly Ann to meet her mother’s expectations.
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But Shelly Ann’s victory was far greater than that.
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