2024年大连市高三第一次模拟考试
英语
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的名字、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍.
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 19.15.
答案是C.
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Schoolmates. C. Roommates.
2. What will the speakers do next
A. Go to the supermarket B. Drive home. C. Make a list.
3. What is the man doing
A. Riding a bike. B. Driving a car. C. Checking a motorbike.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a school B. In a bookshop. C. In a cleaner’s room.
5. How many people told Philp the dinner was ready
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
第二节(共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What has the weather been like recently
A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
7. What is the man’s advice to the woman
A. Buying a new phone. B. Taking an umbrella. C. Traveling by car.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题，
8. What happened to the woman’s story
A. It was copied. B. It was lost. C. It was stolen.
9. Why is the woman advised to eat something
A. To avoid her misfortune. B. To cheer herself up. C. To kill her time.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the man graduate
A. In three months. B. In a year. C. This week
11. What does the woman suggest the man do before graduation
A. Keep studying. B. Get apart-time job. C. Borrow some money.
12. What has the woman started doing
A. Applying for jobs. B. Working as a teacher. C. Looking for full-time jobs.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题.
13. What is the man doing
A. Preparing for a meeting B. Exercising. C. Cooking.
14. How does the woman sound at the man’s weight loss
A. Serious. B. Surprised. C. Hopeful.
15. How does the mango to work now
A. By train. B. By bus. C. By bike.
16. What will the man do to help the woman
A. Make salads for her. B. Go jogging with her. C. Lend a book to her.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What is the speaker talking about
A. His feeling after receiving an award
B. His experience about traveling around.
C. His preference for different music types.
18. Where is the speaker from
A. Ireland. B. Scotland. C. England
19. Which one attracted the world’s interest most recently
A. A single song. B. A three-song collection. C. A twelve-song collection.
20. Who will speak next
A. A young musician B. One of the speaker’s fans. C. The host of the ceremony.
第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
Green Line Performing Arts Center
329 E Garfield Blvd. Chicago, IL 60637
Upcoming Programs Include:
First Monday Jazz Series: Crosswind
Monday Feb.4｜7—9 p.m.
First Monday Jazz is a monthly events how easing local Chicago jazz artists.
GreenLight Series: South Side Story Time
Sunday Feb.17｜10—11 a.m.
Bring your kids to listen, learn, sing, dance, and interact! South Side Story Time is a small gathering that centres on readings for its young attendees along with the chance for their parents to socialize. Open to families with children of all ages.
Sistergirls and Freedom Fighters: Stories: in Celebration of Women’s Power and Grace
Wednesday Feb.20|7—8:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of storytelling featuring the dynamic singing, In the Spirit by Emily Hooper Lansana. This performance will highlight a range of stories that demonstrate women’s creative and political genius from folk heroines to Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Family Saturdays:Art together
Every 1st Saturday of the Month| 3—5 p.m.
Explore your child’s artistic curiosity with hands-on artworks bops designed to stimulate creativity and play. These interdisciplinary workshops are exciting for the entire family, offering activities from music to arts and e to learn something new! Appropriate for families with children. Registration is encouraged.
Follow Arts+Public Life on Facebook for more event details and a full list of all upcoming performances.
1. When can people enjoy jazz in February
A. At 8 p.m. on the first Monday. B. At 10 a.m. on the third Sunday.
C. At 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday. D. At 4 p.m. on the first Saturday.
2. What do we know about Sister girls and Freedom Fighters
A. It lasts two hours B. It is a prize-winning performance.
C. It celebrates women’s achievements D. It is organized by Emily Hooper Lansana.
3 What do GreenLight Series and Family Saturdays have in common
A. Activity types. B. Event frequency.
C. Target participants D. Registration requirements.
B
I was the only kid in college with a reason to go to the mailbox because my mother never believed in email or cell phones. I was literally waiting to get a letter to see how her weekend had gone, which was usually the warmest comfort for a girl of my age.
So when I moved to New York and got sucker-punched in the face by depression, I did the only thing I could think of. I wrote those same kinds of letters like my mother for strangers, and slipped them all over the city. I blogged about those letters and crazily promised if asked for a hand-written letter, I would write one.
Overnight, my inbox became this harbor of heartbreak—a single mother in Sacramento, a girl being bullied in Kansas, a 22-year-old immigrant, all asking me to write them and gave them a reason to wait by the mailbox. And this is how I initiated a global organization, fueled by those trips to the mailbox.
It is awesome. In fact, the thing about these letters is that most of them have been written by people who have grownup into a paperless world where some best conversations happen on a screen. We have learned to record our pain on to Facebook, and we speak swiftly in 140 characters or less.
But it’s not about efficiency. And I could tell you about a woman whose husband was traumatized (受精神创伤) by his war experiences in Afghanistan and isolated himself, and her love letters slipped throughout the house eventually got him back to her. Or a man, who decides to take his own life, finally sleeps soundly with a stack of letters from strangers slipped beneath his pillow.
The scare the kinds of stories that convince me that letter-writing will always be needed even in these days, because it is an art now.
4. Why did the author share her experience in college
A. To show her attachment to letters.
B. To convey her love for writing letters.
C. To prove how convenient it was to write letters.
D. To indicate how much she cared for her family.
5. What inspired the author to launch the organization
A. The letters’ comforting effect on people.
B. Her intention of providing professional aid
C. The positive influence of modern technology.
D. Her mother’s fear of modern communication.
6. Why does the author think the global organization awesome
A. Digital generations still choose to handwrite letters.
B. People prefer to write strangers letters on the Internet.
C. So many people badly need hand-written letters to survive.
D. People post their sufferings and happiness on social media.
7. What is the best title for the passage
A. Family Letters Are Priceless
B. Love for Writing Never Declines
C. World Needs More Love Letters
D Hand-written Letters Improve Efficiency
C
Nanako Hama gets a lot of mail, mostly from strangers who live in her home city of Tokyo. In light envelopes, they send locks of their hair, hoping to recycle it.
People generate a huge amount of hair waste. Nearly all of that waste ends up in landfill, where it can release harmful greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.
But hair possesses useful qualities that it’s a shame to simply throw it away. That’s why people all around the world, like Hama, have been collecting hair and finding innovative ways to recycle it, including making mats (垫子)out of it for removing oil leaks.
Hama is part of the nonprofit Matter of Trust (MoT) members working at more than 60 centers dotted across 17 countries, using machines to make hair donated from local salons and individuals into square mats, which are then used to clean up the floating oil.
Hair is particularly well-suited for this, says MoT co-founder Lisa Gautier. “That’s because its rough sort of outer layer lets oil stick to it.” MoT’s mats have been used in major oil leaks. including the 2010 Deepwater Horizon and 2007 Cosco Busan incidents.
In a 2018 study, Murray, an environmental scientist at the University of Technology Sydney, in Australia found that mats made of recycled human hair could absorb 0.84 grams of oil onto its surface for every gram of hair—significantly more than polypropylene (聚丙烯), a type of plastic that’s typically used to clean up floating oil.
Besides, hair is also useful as fertilizer (化肥). Hair contains a relatively high nitrogen (氮), a chemical element crucial for plant growth, and each lock of hair is made of roughly 16 percent of this essential nutrient. Last year, more than 560 gallons of liquid fertilizer made from human hair was sold to farmers in northern Tanzania and the feedback from the farmers has been very encouraging.
“It’s just a great way to use hair in a productive way. Hair is an answer literally hanging in front of our eyes—for oil and soil,” Hama says.
8. How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1
A. By detailing the background. B. By presenting a scene.
C. By describing the feedback. D. By supporting evidences.
9. What can the mat made of human hair do
A. Fertilize the soil. B. Prevent oil leaks.
C. Clear the sea of oil. D. Take in harmful gas.
10. Which qualities of hair contribute to its innovative use
A. Its color and strength.
B. Its length and amount.
C. Its weight and flexibility.
D. Its structure and component.
11. Which best describes the future of hair waster as fertilizer
A. Debatable. B. Applicable.
C. Irreplaceable. D. Uncontrollable.
D
German physicist Albert Einstein is one of the most famous scientists of all time, the personification of genius and the subject of a whole industry of scholarship. In The Einsteinian Revolution, two experts on Einstein’s life and his theory of relativity―Israeli physicst Hanoch Gutfreund and German historian of science Jurgen Renn—offer an original and penetrating(厚利的) analysis of Einstein’s revolutionary contributions to physics and our view of the physical world.
By setting Einstein’s work in the long course of the evolution of scientific knowledge, Gutfreund and Renn discover the popular misconception of Einstein as an unconventional scientific genius who single-handedly created modern physics—and by pure thought alone.
As a large part of the book explains, Einstein typically argued that science progresses through steady evolution, not through revolutionary breaks with the past. He saw his theory of relativity not as something from scratch, but a natural extension of the classical physics developed by pioneers such as Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei and English physicist Isaac Newton in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as nineteenth-century physicists.
The authors highlight how classical physics cannot be separated cleanly from modem Einsteinian physics. The book also includes substantial sections on Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo whose methods inspired Einstein. When Einstein considered himself as standing on their shoulders, he meant that, without their contributions, he would not have formulated(阐述) the theory of relativity.
The Einsteinian Revolution is an important and thought-provoking contribution to the scholarly literature on Einstein and his surprising scientific creativity between 1905 and 1925. Gutfreund and Renn might not have given the final answer as to why Einstein, of all people, revolutionized physics in the way that he did. But they argue in fascinating detail that, to understand his genius, one must take into account not just the earlier history of physics but also the history of knowledge more broadly. Although not always an easy read, the book will interest physicists and historians alike.
12. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. An essay on Albert Einstein. B. An introduction to a book
C. A guidebook to a course. D. A review of physics development
13. What’s the attitude of Gutfreund and Renn to the popular viewpoint on Einstein
A. Unclear. B. Favorable. C. Dismissive D. Opposing.
14. What does the underlined phrase “from scratch” probably mean
A. Up to standard B. From nothing.
C. By learning from others. D. With previous knowledge.
15. What does the author mean to say by mentioning the famous physicists
A. Their ideas were rejected by Einstein，
B. Their devotion to physics impressed Einstein
C. Their researches contributed to Einstein’s success.
D. Their hard work deserved the worldwide respect.
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。选项中有两处为多余选项。
Problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace and could help you achieve more in your personal life too Here’s how to enhance your strategy.
Develop analytical thinking
The key to effective problem solving is the ability to break down complex issues into smaller, more manageable components. ____16____. This involves systematically deconstructing a problem, understanding its differences and identifying the relationships between its various elements. Improving analytical thinking requires a structured approach. Begin by clearly defining the problem at hand, identifying its key components and recognizing the interconnections between them.
Promote creativity
____17____ To develop creativity, you must engage in activities that can stimulate your imagination and form new ideas. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields, experiences and cultures can serve as a source of creative problem solving.
Strengthen communication skills
Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives and adjusts individuals toward a common goal. Good communication begins with the art of expression. This needs choosing the right words and structuring information logically. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information with focus. ____18____.
Learn from mistakes
Mistakes are not failures but a good way to success. ____19____. Analyze what goes wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. It not only accelerates the learning process but also encourages collective problem-solving skills.
____20____
The journey to becoming an expert problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. Seeking continuous learning opportunities ensures that you stay ahead of changing challenges and acquire the necessary skills. Furthermore, networking with professionals in your field provides a good way of shared learning.
A. Stay well informed
B. Seek continuous learning
C. Improving it requires a structured approach
D. Each mistake will give you a chance to think and learn
E. Out-of-the-box thinking is essential for problem solving
F. These will make sure your message is easy to understand
G. It involves not just hearing words but understanding the differences
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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
This was the big game. The boys were ____21____ and excited. It was a clear night, and my son Andy’s baseball team, which had ____22____ all year, had shocked the better teams by making it to this championship game. The atmosphere was ____23____: the other team’s slugger (强击手) ,a big kid, was like a snake, dangerous and ready to _____24_____.
Nervously, I looked out Andy’s way. I was ____25____ to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky! Obviously he wasn’t ____26____ on the game. I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming. “Come on, Andy. ____27____out there,” I said to myself. Thank goodness the big kid made a mistake. We (Andy and I) had been ____28____ and our team still led by one run.
Andy ran up to me at the ____29____. I was about to _____30_____ him when he said loudly, “Did you see that shooting star ” Andy’s eyes were glowing (发光) with _____31_____ I paused. “Yes.” I said. “Well one inning (局) to go. Hit a homerun (全垒打) !Okay!” said Andy, and her an back to his _____32_____
I suddenly realized it was nice my son would take timeout to _____33_____ the wonder and beauty in life. You might be surprised by the beauty you can find when you least _____34_____ it. Andy hit a triple (三垒打) in that last inning But I still wish I had _____35_____ that shooting star, too.
21.
A. nervous B. scared C. curious D. ashamed
22.
A. waited B. struggled C. prayed D. run
23.
A. electric B. friendly C. casual D. romantic
24.
A. escape B. erupt C. jump D. strike
25.
A. amused B. content C. shocked D. proud
26.
A. carrying B. focusing C. commenting D. reflecting
27.
A. Settled own B. Stand up C. Wake up D. Lie down
28.
A. informed B. punished C. warned D. spared
29.
A. meeting B. break C. corner D. entrance
30.
A. blame B. comfort C. entertain D. threaten
31.
A. anger B. anxiety C. excitement D. confidence
32.
A. teammates B. fans C. parents D. stars
33.
A. create B. research C. explain D. appreciate
34.
A. need B. expect C. afford D. suspect
35.
A. become B. filmed C. seen D. followed
第二节(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The lantern fair in Zigong. Southwest China’s Sichuan province, boasts a history of more than 1, 000 years. To mark the Year ____36____ the Dragon, many of the lanterns show the Chinese sign of the zodiac(生肖), but there are also ____37____ wide variety of other lantern designs to meet different needs. Visitors ____38____ prefer traditional lanterns can find lanterns with flowers and birds, and legendary figures, while lanterns with modem patterns such as cultural ____39____ (trend) and online games are gaining popularity among young people
In addition to the ____40____ (elegance) craftsmanship, modem technologies such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence have also been used to make the lanterns ____41____ (nice) and more vivid. The lantern show is also accepting the concept of environmental protection. A set of lanterns ____42____ (feature) the famous Chinese statue “Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow” from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD) was created by using 21 different kinds of waste materials, including tires and plastics ____43____ (form) its outside decorations.
This year’s show will run until July 30. The sets of lanterns ____44____ (update) to keep up with other traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Qingming Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival. Visitors can also enjoy folk arts and Chinese music performances during _____45_____ (they) lantern-viewing tours.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 学校英文报组织同学们分享你校刚刚举办的文化节活动，请你以此为主题写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：1．简要描述；2．体验和感受。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Our Cultural Festival on Campus
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Michael saw the trouble coming. There standing in the hallway was Frank, the boy who enjoyed making fun of anyone at any given moment. Frank was tall and strong, so few of his victims stood up to him. Michael hated the idea that Frank always got away with his wrongdoing. Yet like most kids who were picked on, he just took it quietly and waited for the unpleasant to pass.
Frank walked up, his eyes locked on the books in Michael’s arms. When they met, Frank stopped unexpectedly, “Hey, let me see those books!” Some students watched as Michael held out the books he was carrying, trying not to give away his nervousness.
Frank took a book, looked inside for a second, and then threw the book at Michael, who dropped all the other books. “Hey, those are school property,” Frank barked, “Be careful!” Then he walked away, laughing loudly.
Michael, his cheeks turning red, half kicked the fallen books. Suddenly a hand picked up one book. “You look like you could use a p ally (盟友),” a friendly voice said. It was Ramon, the most athletic boy in the high school. Michael couldn’t believe Ramon was stopping to help him as they barely spoke.
“Thanks,” Michael sighed with relief. “It’s confusing. I don’t know what his problems is.”
“Well, as I see it,” Ramon said, “you need to find a way to end this.” Michael nodded, stuck for what to say. Ramon continued, “You know my grandmother used to tell me whenever I had a problem with someone. She’d say, ‘You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar (醋).’”
Looking puzzled, Michael asked, “What does that mean ”
“It means kindness may be more effective than anger,” Ramon explained.
“Can you just tell Frank to stop picking on me ” Michael suggested.
“That’s vinegar,” Ramon laughed as he walked away. “Try honey instead.”
Ramon’s words left Michael thinking.
The next school day brought Michael’s usual pain. There stood Frank, and Michael knew it would be just seconds before he had to face him in the middle of the hall. Frank came nearer.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then, suddenly, the unexpected happened.
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Michael bent down and quickly picked up Frank’s books on the floor.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2024年大连市高三第一次模拟考试
英语
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的名字、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍.
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 19.15.
答案是C.
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Schoolmates. C. Roommates.
2. What will the speakers do next
A. Go to the supermarket B. Drive home. C. Make a list.
3. What is the man doing
A. Riding a bike. B. Driving a car. C. Checking a motorbike.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a school B. In a bookshop. C. In a cleaner’s room.
5. How many people told Philp the dinner was ready
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
第二节(共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What has the weather been like recently
A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
7. What is the man’s advice to the woman
A. Buying a new phone. B. Taking an umbrella. C. Traveling by car.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题，
8. What happened to the woman’s story
A. It was copied. B. It was lost. C. It was stolen.
9. Why is the woman advised to eat something
A. To avoid her misfortune. B. To cheer herself up. C. To kill her time.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the man graduate
A. In three months. B. In a year. C. This week
11. What does the woman suggest the man do before graduation
A. Keep studying. B. Get apart-time job. C. Borrow some money.
12. What has the woman started doing
A. Applying for jobs. B. Working as a teacher. C. Looking for full-time jobs.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题.
13. What is the man doing
A. Preparing for a meeting B. Exercising. C. Cooking.
14. How does the woman sound at the man’s weight loss
A. Serious. B. Surprised. C. Hopeful.
15. How does the mango to work now
A. By train. B. By bus. C. By bike.
16. What will the man do to help the woman
A. Make salads for her. B. Go jogging with her. C. Lend a book to her.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.
17. What is the speaker talking about
A. His feeling after receiving an award
B. His experience about traveling around.
C. His preference for different music types.
18. Where is the speaker from
A. Ireland. B. Scotland. C. England
19. Which one attracted the world’s interest most recently
A. A single song. B. A three-song collection. C. A twelve-song collection.
20. Who will speak next
A. A young musician B. One of the speaker’s fans. C. The host of the ceremony.
第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
Green Line Performing Arts Center
329 E Garfield Blvd. Chicago, IL 60637
Upcoming Programs Include:
First Monday Jazz Series: Crosswind
Monday Feb.4｜7—9 p.m.
First Monday Jazz is a monthly events how easing local Chicago jazz artists.
GreenLight Series: South Side Story Time
Sunday Feb.17｜10—11 a.m.
Bring your kids to listen, learn, sing, dance, and interact! South Side Story Time is a small gathering that centres on readings for its young attendees along with the chance for their parents to socialize. Open to families with children of all ages.
Sistergirls and Freedom Fighters: Stories: in Celebration of Women’s Power and Grace
Wednesday Feb.20|7—8:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of storytelling featuring the dynamic singing, In the Spirit by Emily Hooper Lansana. This performance will highlight a range of stories that demonstrate women’s creative and political genius from folk heroines to Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Family Saturdays:Art together
Every 1st Saturday of the Month| 3—5 p.m.
Explore your child’s artistic curiosity with hands-on artworks bops designed to stimulate creativity and play. These interdisciplinary workshops are exciting for the entire family, offering activities from music to arts and e to learn something new! Appropriate for families with children. Registration is encouraged.
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1. When can people enjoy jazz in February
A. At 8 p.m. on the first Monday. B. At 10 a.m. on the third Sunday.
C. At 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday. D. At 4 p.m. on the first Saturday.
2. What do we know about Sister girls and Freedom Fighters
A. It lasts two hours B. It is a prize-winning performance.
C. It celebrates women’s achievements D. It is organized by Emily Hooper Lansana.
3. What do GreenLight Series and Family Saturdays have in common
A. Activity types. B. Event frequency.
C. Target participants D. Registration requirements.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了一个演艺中心举办的几个活动的信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据First Monday Jazz Series: Crosswind部分的“Monday Feb 4|7-9 pm(二月四号星期一晚上7点到9点)”可知，2月的第一个星期一晚上8点可以听爵士乐。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sistergirls and Freedom Fighters: Stories in Celebration of Women’s Power and Grace部分的“This performance will highlight a range of stories that demonstrate women’s creative and political genius from folk heroines to Nobel Peace Prize winners. (从民间女英雄到诺贝尔和平奖得主，此次演出将突出展示女性创造力和政治天赋的一系列故事。)”可知，Sistergirls and Freedom Fighters庆祝女性的成就。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据GreenLight Series: South Side Story Time部分的“South Side Story Time is a small gathering that centres on readings for its young attendees along with the chance for their parents to socialize. (南城故事时间是一个小型聚会，主要为年轻的参加者朗读，同时为他们的父母提供社交机会。)”以及Family Saturdays: Art together部分的“Appropriate for families with children. (适合有孩子的家庭)”可知，它们的共同特点是目标参与者相同。故选C。
B
I was the only kid in college with a reason to go to the mailbox, because my mother never believed in email or cell phones. I was literally waiting to get a letter to see how her weekend had gone, which was usually the warmest comfort for a girl of my age.
So when I moved to New York and got sucker-punched in the face by depression, I did the only thing I could think of. I wrote those same kinds of letters like my mother for strangers, and slipped them all over the city. I blogged about those letters and crazily promised if asked for a hand-written letter, I would write one.
Overnight, my inbox became this harbor of heartbreak—a single mother in Sacramento, a girl being bullied in Kansas, a 22-year-old immigrant, all asking me to write them and gave them a reason to wait by the mailbox. And this is how I initiated a global organization, fueled by those trips to the mailbox.
It is awesome. In fact, the thing about these letters is that most of them have been written by people who have grownup into a paperless world where some best conversations happen on a screen. We have learned to record our pain on to Facebook, and we speak swiftly in 140 characters or less.
But it’s not about efficiency. And I could tell you about a woman whose husband was traumatized (受精神创伤) by his war experiences in Afghanistan and isolated himself, and her love letters slipped throughout the house eventually got him back to her. Or a man, who decides to take his own life, finally sleeps soundly with a stack of letters from strangers slipped beneath his pillow.
The scare the kinds of stories that convince me that letter-writing will always be needed even in these days, because it is an art now.
4. Why did the author share her experience in college
A. To show her attachment to letters.
B. To convey her love for writing letters.
C. To prove how convenient it was to write letters.
D. To indicate how much she cared for her family.
5. What inspired the author to launch the organization
A. The letters’ comforting effect on people.
B. Her intention of providing professional aid
C. The positive influence of modern technology.
D. Her mother’s fear of modern communication.
6. Why does the author think the global organization awesome
A. Digital generations still choose to handwrite letters.
B. People prefer to write strangers letters on the Internet.
C. So many people badly need hand-written letters to survive.
D. People post their sufferings and happiness on social media.
7. What is the best title for the passage
A. Family Letters Are Priceless
B. Love for Writing Never Declines
C. World Needs More Love Letters
D. Hand-written Letters Improve Efficiency
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在大学时期经常在邮箱旁等待妈妈寄给自己的最温暖的信件，这让作者对纸质信件有着深刻的情结，在搬去纽约之后作者非常沮丧，于是作者开始给陌生人写信，发起了“世界需要更多爱的信件”行动，给人们提供精神和情感上的支持。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“I was the only kid in college with a reason to go to the mailbox, because my mother never believed in email or cell phones. I was literally waiting to get a letter to see how her weekend had gone, which was usually the warmest comfort for a girl of my age.(我是大学里唯一一个有理由去邮箱的孩子，因为我妈妈从来不相信电子邮件和手机。我真的在等着收到一封信，看看她周末过得怎么样，这对我这个年纪的女孩来说通常是最温暖的安慰)”和第二段“So when I moved to New York and got sucker-punched in the face by depression, I did the only thing I could think of.(所以当我搬到纽约被抑郁症打脸的时候，我做了我唯一能想到的事)”可知，作者分享给她在大学时期的经历是为了表达她对信件的深刻情结。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Overnight, my inbox became this harbor of heartbreak —a single mother in Sacramento, a girl being bullied in Kansas, a 22-year-old immigrant, all asking me to write them and gave them a reason to wait by the mailbox. And this is how I initiated a global organization, fueled by those trips to the mailbox.(一夜之间，我的收件箱变成了心碎的港湾——萨克拉门托的单身母亲，堪萨斯州一个被欺负的女孩，一个22岁的移民，都让我给他们写信，并给他们一个在邮箱旁等待的理由。这就是我在这些前往邮箱的活动的推动下如何发起了一个全球性的组织)”可知，这些信件给人们带来的安慰作用激励了作者发起了这个组织。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“And this is how I initiated a global organization, fueled by those trips to the mailbox.(这就是我在这些前往邮箱的活动的推动下如何发起了一个全球性的组织)”和文章第四段“It is awesome. In fact, the thing about these letters is that most of them have been written by people who have grownup into a paperless world where some best conversations happen on a screen. We have learned to record our pain on to Facebook, and we speak swiftly in 140 characters or less.(太棒了。事实上，这些信件中的大多数都是由那些已经成长为一个无纸化世界的人写的，在这个世界里，一些最好的对话发生在屏幕上。我们已经学会在Facebook上记录我们的痛苦，我们用140个字符或更少的字符迅速地说话)”可推知，作者认为这个全球组织很棒，因为数字一代仍然选择手写信件。故选A。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。文章讲述了作者在大学时期经常在邮箱旁等待妈妈寄给自己的最温暖的信件，这让作者对纸质信件有着深刻的情结，在搬去纽约之后作者非常沮丧，于是作者开始给陌生人写信，发起了“世界需要更多爱的信件”行动，给人们提供精神和情感上的支持。由此可知，C项：World Needs More Love Letters(世界需要更多的爱的信件)符合题意。故选C。
C
Nanako Hama gets a lot of mail, mostly from strangers who live in her home city of Tokyo. In light envelopes, they send locks of their hair, hoping to recycle it.
People generate a huge amount of hair waste. Nearly all of that waste ends up in landfill, where it can release harmful greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.
But hair possesses useful qualities that it’s a shame to simply throw it away. That’s why people all around the world, like Hama, have been collecting hair and finding innovative ways to recycle it, including making mats (垫子)out of it for removing oil leaks.
Hama is part of the nonprofit Matter of Trust (MoT) members working at more than 60 centers dotted across 17 countries, using machines to make hair donated from local salons and individuals into square mats, which are then used to clean up the floating oil.
Hair is particularly well-suited for this, says MoT co-founder Lisa Gautier. “That’s because its rough sort of outer layer lets oil stick to it.” MoT’s mats have been used in major oil leaks. including the 2010 Deepwater Horizon and 2007 Cosco Busan incidents.
In a 2018 study, Murray, an environmental scientist at the University of Technology Sydney, in Australia found that mats made of recycled human hair could absorb 0.84 grams of oil onto its surface for every gram of hair—significantly more than polypropylene (聚丙烯), a type of plastic that’s typically used to clean up floating oil.
Besides, hair is also useful as fertilizer (化肥). Hair contains a relatively high nitrogen (氮), a chemical element crucial for plant growth, and each lock of hair is made of roughly 16 percent of this essential nutrient. Last year, more than 560 gallons of liquid fertilizer made from human hair was sold to farmers in northern Tanzania and the feedback from the farmers has been very encouraging.
“It’s just a great way to use hair in a productive way. Hair is an answer literally hanging in front of our eyes—for oil and soil,” Hama says.
8. How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1
A. By detailing the background. B. By presenting a scene.
C. By describing the feedback. D. By supporting evidences.
9. What can the mat made of human hair do
A. Fertilize the soil. B. Prevent oil leaks.
C. Clear the sea of oil. D. Take in harmful gas.
10. Which qualities of hair contribute to its innovative use
A. Its color and strength.
B. Its length and amount.
C. Its weight and flexibility.
D. Its structure and component.
11. Which best describes the future of hair waster as fertilizer
A. Debatable. B. Applicable.
C Irreplaceable. D. Uncontrollable.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了东京市民Nanako Hama回收头发，制作成吸附油污的垫子或制成含氮肥料，助力环保。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Nanako Hama gets a lot of mail, mostly from strangers who live in her home city of Tokyo. In light envelopes, they send locks of their hair, hoping to recycle it.(Nanako Hama收到大量邮件，多来自居住在她家乡东京的陌生人。他们寄来装在薄信封里的头发，希望能将其回收利用)”可知，作者在第一段通过描绘一个场景来引入主题。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Hama is part of the nonprofit Matter of Trust (MoT) members working at more than 60 centers dotted across 17 countries, using machines to make hair donated from local salons and individuals into square mats, which are then used to clean up the floating oil.(哈马是非营利组织信托事务 (MoT)的一员，该组织成员分布在17个国家的60多个中心工作，使用机器将当地沙龙和个人捐赠的头发制成方形垫子，然后用于清理漂浮的油脂)”可知，由人类头发制成的垫子能清除海上的油污。故选C项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Hair is particularly well-suited for this, says MoT co-founder Lisa Gautier. “That’s because its rough sort of outer layer lets oil stick to it.”(MoT联合创始人Lisa Gautier说，头发特别适合这个，“这是因为它粗糙的外层会让油粘在上面”)”可知，头发的结构和成分有助于其创新的用途。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Last year, more than 560 gallons of liquid fertilizer made from human hair was sold to farmers in northern Tanzania and the feedback from the farmers has been very encouraging.(去年，超过560加仑由人类头发制成的液体肥料出售给了坦桑尼亚北部的农民，从农民那里得到的反馈非常令人鼓舞)”可知，头发废料作为肥料的未来前景是可应用的。故选B项。
D
German physicist Albert Einstein is one of the most famous scientists of all time, the personification of genius and the subject of a whole industry of scholarship. In The Einsteinian Revolution, two experts on Einstein’s life and his theory of relativity―Israeli physicst Hanoch Gutfreund and German historian of science Jurgen Renn—offer an original and penetrating(厚利的) analysis of Einstein’s revolutionary contributions to physics and our view of the physical world.
By setting Einstein’s work in the long course of the evolution of scientific knowledge, Gutfreund and Renn discover the popular misconception of Einstein as an unconventional scientific genius who single-handedly created modern physics—and by pure thought alone.
As a large part of the book explains, Einstein typically argued that science progresses through steady evolution, not through revolutionary breaks with the past. He saw his theory of relativity not as something from scratch, but a natural extension of the classical physics developed by pioneers such as Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei and English physicist Isaac Newton in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as nineteenth-century physicists.
The authors highlight how classical physics cannot be separated cleanly from modem Einsteinian physics. The book also includes substantial sections on Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo whose methods inspired Einstein. When Einstein considered himself as standing on their shoulders, he meant that, without their contributions, he would not have formulated(阐述) the theory of relativity.
The Einsteinian Revolution is an important and thought-provoking contribution to the scholarly literature on Einstein and his surprising scientific creativity between 1905 and 1925. Gutfreund and Renn might not have given the final answer as to why Einstein, of all people, revolutionized physics in the way that he did. But they argue in fascinating detail that, to understand his genius, one must take into account not just the earlier history of physics but also the history of knowledge more broadly. Although not always an easy read, the book will interest physicists and historians alike.
12. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. An essay on Albert Einstein. B. An introduction to a book
C. A guidebook to a course. D. A review of physics development
13. What’s the attitude of Gutfreund and Renn to the popular viewpoint on Einstein
A. Unclear. B. Favorable. C. Dismissive D. Opposing.
14. What does the underlined phrase “from scratch” probably mean
A. Up to standard B. From nothing.
C. By learning from others. D. With previous knowledge.
15. What does the author mean to say by mentioning the famous physicists
A. Their ideas were rejected by Einstein，
B Their devotion to physics impressed Einstein
C. Their researches contributed to Einstein’s success.
D. Their hard work deserved the worldwide respect.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍和评价一本关于爱因斯坦及其相对论的书《爱因斯坦革命》。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“In The Einsteinian Revolution, two experts on Einstein’s life and his theory of relativity―Israeli physicst Hanoch Gutfreund and German historian of science Jurgen Renn—offer an original and penetrating(厚利的) analysis of Einstein’s revolutionary contributions to physics and our view of the physical world.”（在《爱因斯坦革命》一书中，两位研究爱因斯坦生平和相对论的专家——以色列物理学家哈诺赫·古特弗罗因德和德国科学历史学家于尔根·雷恩——对爱因斯坦对物理学的革命性贡献以及我们对物理世界的看法进行了独到而深入的分析。）、第三段中“As a large part of the book explains, Einstein typically argued that science progresses through steady evolution, not through revolutionary breaks with the past.”（正如书中的大部分内容所解释的那样，爱因斯坦通常认为，科学的进步是通过稳定的进化，而不是通过与过去的革命性突破。）以及最后一段中“Although not always an easy read, the book will interest physicists and historians alike.”（虽然读起来并不容易，但这本书会引起物理学家和历史学家的兴趣。）可知，全文都是围绕这本书来写的，所以文章最有可能是来自一本书的介绍。故选B项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“By setting Einstein’s work in the long course of the evolution of scientific knowledge, Gutfreund and Renn discover the popular misconception of Einstein as an unconventional scientific genius who single-handedly created modern physics—and by pure thought alone.”（通过将爱因斯坦的工作置于科学知识发展的漫长过程中，古特弗罗因德和雷恩发现了一个普遍的误解，即爱因斯坦是一个非传统的科学天才，仅凭思想就独力创造了现代物理学。）可推知，他们俩对普遍关于爱因斯坦的观点持反对态度。故选D项。
【14题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第三段划线词上文“Einstein typically argued that science progresses through steady evolution, not through revolutionary breaks with the past.”（爱因斯坦通常认为，科学的进步是通过稳定的进化，而不是通过与过去的革命性突破。）以及下文“but a natural extension of the classical physics developed by pioneers such as Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei and English physicist Isaac Newton in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as nineteenth-century physicists.”（而是经典物理学的自然延伸，这些经典物理学是由意大利天文学家伽利略·伽利莱和英国物理学家艾萨克·牛顿等先驱者在16世纪和17世纪以及19世纪的物理学家提出的。）由此可知，此处为他认为他的相对论不是从零开始的。故可猜测划线短语from scratch为“从头开始”的意思，结合选项B项From nothing“从无到有，从零开始”意思一致。故选B项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“The book also includes substantial sections on Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo whose methods inspired Einstein. When Einstein considered himself as standing on their shoulders, he meant that, without their contributions, he would not have formulated(阐述) the theory of relativity.”（这本书还包括波兰天文学家尼古拉·哥白尼和伽利略的大量章节，他们的方法启发了爱因斯坦。当爱因斯坦认为自己站在他们的肩膀上时，他的意思是，如果没有他们的贡献，他就不会提出相对论。）可推知，作者提到这位著名的物理学家是为了说明这些物理学家的研究促成了爱因斯坦的成功。故选C项。
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。选项中有两处为多余选项。
Problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace and could help you achieve more in your personal life too. Here’s how to enhance your strategy.
Develop analytical thinking
The key to effective problem solving is the ability to break down complex issues into smaller, more manageable components. ____16____. This involves systematically deconstructing a problem, understanding its differences and identifying the relationships between its various elements. Improving analytical thinking requires a structured approach. Begin by clearly defining the problem at hand, identifying its key components and recognizing the interconnections between them.
Promote creativity
____17____ To develop creativity, you must engage in activities that can stimulate your imagination and form new ideas. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields, experiences and cultures can serve as a source of creative problem solving.
Strengthen communication skills
Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives and adjusts individuals toward a common goal. Good communication begins with the art of expression. This needs choosing the right words and structuring information logically. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information with focus. ____18____.
Learn from mistakes
Mistakes are not failures but a good way to success. ____19____. Analyze what goes wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. It not only accelerates the learning process but also encourages collective problem-solving skills.
____20____
The journey to becoming an expert problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. Seeking continuous learning opportunities ensures that you stay ahead of changing challenges and acquire the necessary skills. Furthermore, networking with professionals in your field provides a good way of shared learning.
A. Stay well informed
B. Seek continuous learning
C. Improving it requires a structured approach
D. Each mistake will give you a chance to think and learn
E. Out-of-the-box thinking is essential for problem solving
F. These will make sure your message is easy to understand
G. It involves not just hearing words but understanding the differences
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. G 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。解决问题的能力在职场中越来越有价值，也可以帮助你在个人生活中取得更多成就。以下是如何提高这一能力的策略。
【16题详解】
根据上文“The key to effective problem solving is the ability to break down complex issues into smaller, more manageable components.”（ 有效解决问题的关键是将复杂问题分解成更小、更易于管理的组件的能力。）根据下文“This involves systematically deconstructing a problem, understanding its differences and identifying the relationships between its various elements.”（ 这涉及到系统地解构一个问题，了解其差异，并确定其各种要素之间的关系。）可知，选项承接上下文说明要找到合理的方法。故C选项“改进它需要一种结构化的方法”切题。故选C项。
【17题详解】
根据标题“Promote creativity”（提高创造力）。可知，选项承接上文说明创新思维的重要性。故E选项“创新思维对于解决问题至关重要”。故选E项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information with focus.”（ 另一方面，积极倾听是一种集中注意力接受信息的技能）可知，选项承接上文说明倾听的内涵。故G选项“它不仅包括听单词，还包括理解不同之处。”切题。故选G项。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Mistakes are not failures but a good way to success.”（错误不是失败，而是成功的好方法）可知，选项承接上文说明错误的作用。故D选项“个错误都会给你一个思考和学习的机会”切题。故选D项。
【20题详解】
根据下文“Seeking continuous learning opportunities ensures that you stay ahead of changing challenges and acquire the necessary skills. ”（ 寻求持续的学习机会可以确保你走在不断变化的挑战的前面，并获得必要的技能）可知，本段主要是关于要寻求持续学习。故B选项“寻求持续学习”为本段的标题。故选B项。
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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
This was the big game. The boys were ____21____ and excited. It was a clear night, and my son Andy’s baseball team, which had ____22____ all year, had shocked the better teams by making it to this championship game. The atmosphere was ____23____: the other team’s slugger (强击手) ,a big kid, was like a snake, dangerous and ready to _____24_____.
Nervously, I looked out Andy’s way. I was ____25____ to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky! Obviously he wasn’t ____26____ on the game. I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming. “Come on, Andy. ____27____out there,” I said to myself. Thank goodness the big kid made a mistake. We (Andy and I) had been ____28____ and our team still led by one run.
Andy ran up to me at the ____29____. I was about to _____30_____ him when he said loudly, “Did you see that shooting star ” Andy’s eyes were glowing (发光) with _____31_____ I paused. “Yes.” I said. “Well one inning (局) to go. Hit a homerun (全垒打) !Okay!” said Andy, and her an back to his _____32_____
I suddenly realized it was nice my son would take timeout to _____33_____ the wonder and beauty in life. You might be surprised by the beauty you can find when you least _____34_____ it. Andy hit a triple (三垒打) in that last inning But I still wish I had _____35_____ that shooting star, too.
21.
A. nervous B. scared C. curious D. ashamed
22.
A. waited B. struggled C. prayed D. run
23.
A. electric B. friendly C. casual D. romantic
24.
A. escape B. erupt C. jump D. strike
25.
A. amused B. content C. shocked D. proud
26.
A. carrying B. focusing C. commenting D. reflecting
27.
A. Settled own B. Stand up C. Wake up D. Lie down
28.
A. informed B. punished C. warned D. spared
29.
A. meeting B. break C. corner D. entrance
30
A. blame B. comfort C. entertain D. threaten
31.
A. anger B. anxiety C. excitement D. confidence
32.
A. teammates B. fans C. parents D. stars
33.
A. create B. research C. explain D. appreciate
34.
A. need B. expect C. afford D. suspect
35.
A. become B. filmed C. seen D. followed
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了儿子的棒球队进行重要比赛的时候，作者却发现儿子在盯着夜空看，休息的时候儿子过来询问作者是否看到了夜空中的流星，作者意识到儿子能发现生活中的奇迹和美好是一件好事。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：男孩们既紧张又兴奋。A. nervous紧张的；B. scared害怕的；C. curious好奇的；D. ashamed羞耻的。根据上文“This was the big game.”可知，这是一场重要的比赛，所以男孩们紧张和兴奋。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那是一个晴朗的夜晚，我儿子安迪所在的棒球队一整年都在苦苦挣扎，但最终打进了这场冠军赛，令其他优秀的球队感到震惊。A. waited等待；B. struggled努力，挣扎；C. prayed祈祷；D. run跑。根据后文“had shocked the better teams”可知，让其他优秀的球队震惊说明之前的表现不怎么样，一整年都在苦苦挣扎。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：气氛很激烈：对方的强击手，一个大孩子，就像一条蛇，很危险，随时准备出击。A. electric令人激动的；B. friendly友好的；C. casual随意的；D. romantic浪漫的。根据后文“the other team’s slugger, a big kid, was like a snake, dangerous and ready to”可知，对手准备出击，所以气氛很激烈。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. escape逃跑；B. erupt爆发；C. jump跳；D. strike击。根据上文“like a snake, dangerous and ready to”可知，对手准备出击。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：看到安迪抬头望着夜空，我惊呆了！A. amused逗乐的；B. content满足的；C. shocked震惊的；D. proud骄傲的。根据后文“to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky!”可知，这么重要的比赛作者的儿子却在看夜空，作者感到震惊。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很明显他没有把注意力集中在比赛上。A. carrying携带；B. focusing集中（注意力、精力等）；C. commenting评论；D. reflecting反思。根据上文“see Andy looking straight up at the night sky!”可知，儿子没有集中注意力比赛。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：“醒醒吧，”我对自己说。A. Settled own解决；B. Stand up站起来；C. Wake up唤醒；D. Lie down躺下。根据上文“I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming.”可知，作者在心里祈祷儿子赶紧回过神来比赛。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们（安迪和我）幸免于难，我们的球队仍然领先一分。A. informed通知；B. punished惩罚；C. warned警告；D. spared抽出，避免。根据上文“Thank goodness the big kid made a mistake.(谢天谢地，那个大孩子犯了个错误)”可知，因为对方犯错，所以安迪暂时没有被对方打败，即幸免一次。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：休息时安迪向我跑过来。A. meeting会议；B. break休息；C. corner角落；D. entrance入口。根据上文“Andy ran up to me at ”可知，儿子跑向作者说明休息了。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我正要责备他，他大声说:“你看到那颗流星了吗？”A. blame责备；B. comfort安慰；C. entertain娱乐；D. threaten威胁。根据上文“ Obviously he wasn’t ____6__ on the game.”可知儿子在比赛的时候走神了，所以作者想要责备他。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：安迪的眼睛因兴奋而发光。A. anger生气；B. anxiety焦虑；C. excitement兴奋；D. confidence自信。根据上文“Did you see that shooting star ”可知，此处指安迪的眼睛因看到流星而兴奋得发光。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“好！”安迪说着，跑回队友身边。A. teammates队友；B. fans粉丝；C. parents父母；D. stars明星。根据上文“he ran back to his”可知，儿子答应了作者以后，回到了队友身边。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我突然意识到，儿子能抽出时间去欣赏生活中的奇迹和美好，这是件好事。A. create创造；B. research研究；C. explain解释；D. appreciate欣赏。根据后文“the wonder and beauty in life”以及儿子看到流星，可知儿子愿意去欣赏生活中的奇迹和美好。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当你最意想不到的时候，你可能会惊讶于你所发现的美。A. need需要；B. expect期待；C. afford付得起；D. suspect怀疑。根据上文“You might be surprised by the beauty you can find”可知，此处指在最预料不到的时候发现了生活的美好。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是我还是希望我也看到了那颗流星。A. become成为；B. filmed拍摄；C. seen看见；D. followed跟随。呼应上文“Did you see that shooting star ”可知，作者希望自己当时看到了流星。故选C。
第二节(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The lantern fair in Zigong. Southwest China’s Sichuan province, boasts a history of more than 1, 000 years. To mark the Year ____36____ the Dragon, many of the lanterns show the Chinese sign of the zodiac(生肖), but there are also ____37____ wide variety of other lantern designs to meet different needs. Visitors ____38____ prefer traditional lanterns can find lanterns with flowers and birds, and legendary figures, while lanterns with modem patterns such as cultural ____39____ (trend) and online games are gaining popularity among young people
In addition to the ____40____ (elegance) craftsmanship, modem technologies such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence have also been used to make the lanterns ____41____ (nice) and more vivid. The lantern show is also accepting the concept of environmental protection. A set of lanterns ____42____ (feature) the famous Chinese statue “Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow” from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD) was created by using 21 different kinds of waste materials, including tires and plastics ____43____ (form) its outside decorations.
This year’s show will run until July 30. The sets of lanterns ____44____ (update) to keep up with other traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Qingming Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival. Visitors can also enjoy folk arts and Chinese music performances during _____45_____ (they) lantern-viewing tours.
【答案】36. of 37. a
38. who##that
39. trends 40. elegant
41. nicer 42. featuring
43. to form
44. will be updated
45. their
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国四川省自贡市的灯会，包括其历史、特色以及现代技术在灯会中的应用。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：为了庆祝龙年，许多灯笼都显示了中国的十二生肖，但也有各种各样的其他灯笼设计来满足不同的需求。Year of the Dragon为固定搭配，意为“龙年”。故填of。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意同上。a wide variety of“各种各样的”。故填a。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：喜欢传统灯笼的游客可以找到有花鸟和传奇人物的灯笼，而具有现代图案的灯笼，如文化潮流和网络游戏，在年轻人中越来越受欢迎。空处引导定语从句，先行词Visitors，指人，在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词that/who引导。故填that/who。
【39题详解】
考查名词复数。句意同上。空处和online games并列，需填名词复数形式trends表示泛指，作宾语。故填trends。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意：除了优雅的工艺，现代技术，如3D打印和人工智能也被用来使灯笼更漂亮，更生动。空处修饰名词craftsmanship，需用形容词elegant，作定语。故填elegant。
【41题详解】
考查比较级。句意同上。分析句子结构，根据下文“more vivid(更生动)”可知本句使用了形容词的比较级，空白处应填形容词的比较级形式。故填nicer。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一套以东汉（公元25-220年）著名的“青铜马踏飞燕”雕像为特色的灯笼，是用轮胎和塑料等不同的废料制成的外部装饰。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，A set of lanterns和feature为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式。故填featuring。
【44题详解】
考查动词时态语态。句意：这些花灯将会更新，以跟上其他中国传统节日，如清明节和端午节。此处表示将要发生的事情，使用一般将来时，主语The sets of lanterns和update为被动关系，需用被动语态。故填will be updated。
【45题详解】
考查代词。句意：游客还可以在观赏灯笼的过程中欣赏民间艺术和中国音乐表演。修饰名词tours需用形容词性物主代词their，作定语。故填their。
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 学校英文报组织同学们分享你校刚刚举办的文化节活动，请你以此为主题写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：1．简要描述；2．体验和感受。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Our Cultural Festival on Campus
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【答案】 Our Cultural Festival on Campus
Our school recently held an amazing Cultural Festival!
It was a vibrant showcase of diverse cultures. We enjoyed colorful performances, delicious foods, and engaging activities from around the world. From traditional dances to exotic dishes, there was something for everyone to enjoy. It was such a fantastic opportunity that we can learn about different cultures and make new friends.
The festival brought us together and celebrated the beauty of diversity on our campus. It was truly a memorable experience for all who participated in it.
【解析】
【导语】本书面表达是一篇应用文写作，要求用英文写一篇短文就学校刚刚举办的文化节活动向学校英文报投稿，内容要点如下：1.简要描述；2.体验和感受。
【详解】1.词汇积累
不同的：diverse→various
绝妙的：amazing→marvellous
极好的：fantastic→terrific
难忘的：memorable→unforgettable
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：From traditional dances to exotic dishes, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
拓展句：There was something for everyone to enjoy, ranging from traditional dances to exotic dishes.
【点睛】【高分句型1】It was such a fantastic opportunity that we can learn about different cultures and make new friends. (运用了such...that...引导的结果状语从句)
【高分句型2】It was truly a memorable experience for all who participated in it. (运用了who引导的定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Michael saw the trouble coming. There standing in the hallway was Frank, the boy who enjoyed making fun of anyone at any given moment. Frank was tall and strong, so few of his victims stood up to him. Michael hated the idea that Frank always got away with his wrongdoing. Yet like most kids who were picked on, he just took it quietly and waited for the unpleasant to pass.
Frank walked up, his eyes locked on the books in Michael’s arms. When they met, Frank stopped unexpectedly, “Hey, let me see those books!” Some students watched as Michael held out the books he was carrying, trying not to give away his nervousness.
Frank took a book, looked inside for a second, and then threw the book at Michael, who dropped all the other books. “Hey, those are school property,” Frank barked, “Be careful!” Then he walked away, laughing loudly.
Michael, his cheeks turning red, half kicked the fallen books. Suddenly a hand picked up one book. “You look like you could use a p ally (盟友),” a friendly voice said. It was Ramon, the most athletic boy in the high school. Michael couldn’t believe Ramon was stopping to help him as they barely spoke.
“Thanks,” Michael sighed with relief. “It’s confusing. I don’t know what his problems is.”
“Well, as I see it,” Ramon said, “you need to find a way to end this.” Michael nodded, stuck for what to say. Ramon continued, “You know my grandmother used to tell me whenever I had a problem with someone. She’d say, ‘You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar (醋).’”
Looking puzzled, Michael asked, “What does that mean ”
“It means kindness may be more effective than anger” Ramon explained.
“Can you just tell Frank to stop picking on me ” Michael suggested.
“That’s vinegar,” Ramon laughed as he walked away. “Try honey instead.”
Ramon’s words left Michael thinking.
The next school day brought Michael’s usual pain. There stood Frank, and Michael knew it would be just seconds before he had to face him in the middle of the hall. Frank came nearer.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then, suddenly, the unexpected happened.
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Michael bent down and quickly picked up Frank’s books on the floor.
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【答案】 Then, suddenly, the unexpected happened. Just as Michael looked nervously, Frank somehow tripped over something. Down he fell onto the ground, sending all his books flying and spreading out on the floor. Although Michael was just as shocked, his mind was racing. Then Ramon's Grandma's words popped into his mind, “You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar.” He knew what to do. Barely had Frank gotten up with loads of embarrassment when Michael went up.
Michael bent down and quickly picked up Frank's books on the floor. Offering them to him, Michael said with a smile, “You look like you could use an ally.” Now, it was Frank's turn to be numbed there with burning cheeks. He quickly took his books, muttered in a low voice, “Uh, thanks” and fled the scene. Out of the corner of his eye, Michael caught Ramon approaching with a knowing smile and a thumbs-up. “My grandma would be proud of you,” Ramon remarked. “Well, I guess that's just honey,” Michael grinned. “And I hope it sticks.”
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Michael在学校总被Frank欺负。一天，Frank把书扔向Michael，导致其他书都掉在了地上，然后大笑走开了。Michael非常生气，在捡书的时候，Ramon出现了，把她奶奶经常说的话告诉了他，意思是当别人找你麻烦的时候，善意比愤怒更有效，Ramon让他试试善意。第二天，Michae又看到Frank站在那里。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然后，突然，意想不到的事情发生了。”可知，第一段可描写Frank摔倒了，书都飞了出去，这时候Michael想起Ramon奶奶的话的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“Michael弯下腰，迅速捡起地板上Frank的书。”可知，第二段可描写Michael帮Frank捡起书，让Frank很尴尬，说了谢谢后逃走的过程。
2.续写线索：Frank摔倒——书飞了出去——Michael震惊——想起Ramon奶奶的话——帮Frank捡起书——Frank尴尬说谢谢——Ramon夸奖Michael
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.绊倒：trip over / trip up
②.想起：pop into one’s mind/call to mind
③.提供：offer/afford/provide
情绪类
①.震惊的：shocked /stunned
②.紧张地：nervously / tensely
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. Although Michael was just as shocked, his mind was racing.（由连接词although引导的让步状语从句）
[高分句型2]. Barely had Frank gotten up with loads of embarrassment when Michael went up.（运用了倒装句和barely...when...固定句型）
[高分句型3]. Offering them to him, Michael said with a smile, “You look like you could use an ally.”（ 运用了现在分词作状语）
