福建师大附中2023-2024学年上学期期末考试
高三英语试卷
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分：听力(每题1.5分，共30分)
第一节(共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1．What are the speakers probably doing
A．Ordering a meal. B．Planning their meals. C．Cooking a meal together.
2．What is the man reading about
A．Space exploration. B．Scientific methods. C．Determination training.
3．When will the woman go to watch the art show
A．Next Sunday. B．Next Friday. C．This Saturday.
4．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A wedding. B．A story. C．A photographer.
5．What does the man think of the new school food
A．It’s expensive. B．It’s boring. C．It’s varied.
第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What is the man’s concern about the apartment
A．It is too small. B．It doesn’t accept pets. C．It isn’t in a good location.
7．What does the woman suggest doing next
A．Putting in an offer right away.
B．Looking for somewhere better.
C．Making a call for more information.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the woman doing
A．Cooking dinner. B．Making an art project. C．Shopping for groceries.
9．How can Oscar be described
A．Helpful. B．Irresponsible. C．Well-organized.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．How is the woman related to the man
A．A stranger. B．His classmate. C．His brother.
11．What are the speakers trying out for
A．A movie. B．A theater show. C．A singing group.
12．What does the man find challenging
A．Dancing. B．Singing. C．Storytelling.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Where does the conversation take place
A．At an office. B．At a job center. C．At a hairdresser’s.
14．What was the woman’s previous job
A．A career advisor. B．A fitness coach. C．A salesperson.
15．How was the woman described as a child
A．Smart. B．Talkative. C．Ambitious.
16．Why does the woman prefer her new career to her previous one
A．It allows her to be creative.
B．It doesn’t need people skills
C．It’s a less competitive field.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Which type of exchange program will the speaker run
A．A music exchange program.
B．A sports exchange program.
C．A language exchange program.
18．What is the nationality of the speaker’s mother
A．Spanish. B．American. C．Venezuelan.
19．What does the speaker say about his international school experience
A．It helped him make many friends.
B．It brought more opportunities for him.
C．It improved his playing skills.
20．What does the speaker mainly hope students will gain
A．New friendships. B．Improved language skills. C．A deeper understanding of other cultures.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，共34分)
第一节(共12小题;每小题2分，共24分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
All the Beauty in the World, Patrick Bringley’s memoir (回忆录) about his 10 years working as a guard at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met), brings new meaning to the term “art appreciation”. During 8-12 hour shifts spent among the galleries, he takes advantage of the gift of time to study the masterpieces he’s been hired to protect and to think about the role of art throughout history.
Bringley is not the only Met staffer to write about the institution. But Bringley’s “guard’s-eye view” is unique, and he presents his personal story with sincerity. After his brother Tom’s death from cancer in 2008, Bringley gave up his job as a journalist for a job in which “I was happy to be going nowhere”. He explains, “I had lost someone. I did not wish to move on from that. In a sense, I didn’t wish to move at all.” Bringley doesn’t say when he decided to channel his experience of finding peace into art, but this story about jumping off the career ladder in order to find the space for quiet reflection is surprisingly suited to our times.
All the Beauty in the World offers well-chosen facts about the museum to support Bringley’s personal tale. As interesting as these facts are, it’s Bringley’s reflections on dozens of individual paintings, photographs, sculptures and ancient artifacts that turn this book into a tribute (致敬) to the power of art. Discussing Alfred Stieglitz’s photographs of his wife, he writes, “I think that sometimes we need permission to stop and adore things, and a work of art gives us that.” In a Vermeer port rait of a dozing maidservant, he is moved to see that the artist caught “that feeling we sometimes have that a private setting possesses a holiness (神圣) of its own. It was my constant feeling in Tom’s hospital room”.
As rich in moving insights as the Met is in treasures, All the Beauty in the World reminds us of the importance of learning not about art, but from it. This is art appreciation at a high level.
1. What makes All the Beauty in the World different from other books by Met staffers
A. Its author’s personal sad story.
B. Its author’s unique point of view.
C. Its well-chosen facts about the museum.
D. Its detailed introduction to the artworks.
2. Why did Bringley decide to become a guard at the Met
A. To remember his dead brother.
B. To enrich his journalism career.
C. To find some peace and quiet in art.
D. To study the artworks more closely.
3. How does Bringley tell the museum stories in his memoir
A. By relating museum facts to his personal life.
B. By interviewing retired museum staff members.
C. By presenting the background of each masterpiece.
D. By engaging visitors in the discussion of the artworks.
4. What does the author think of the book as a whole
A. It reveals the inner world of the author.
B. It offers new insights into art appreciation.
C. It tells little-known facts about the museum.
D. It deserves to be read for some peace and quiet.
B
If there was an app on your phone that claimed to improve your memory, would you be willing to try it It’s hard to resist the idea of having a better memory. After all, our memories are delicate and can be affected by various factors such as diseases, injuries, mental health conditions, and aging.
In response to this perceived need, the brain training industry has grown rapidly, offering a wide range of accessible and affordable mental exercises through smartphone and tablet apps. Many researchers have found evidence suggesting that well-designed exercises can improve mental abilities and even lead to better scores on IQ tests. They compare the brain to muscles, suggesting that targeted repetition of memory exercises can strengthen and condition our memory processes, similar to how athletes engage in strength and conditioning by repeatedly exercising specific muscle groups.
In contrast to everyday activities like reading a detailed article or solving a complex puzzle, memory training apps are specifically designed to provide a more challenging workout for the brain. These apps typically involve tasks that require tracking a large number of objects while being distracted by a secondary task, such as mental calculations or exploring a game’s landscape. If this brain training proves effective, it could be beneficial for individuals with brain-related disabilities or those recovering from conditions like cancer.
Critics, though, argue that while the concept is appealing, the overall evidence fails to demonstrate significant improvement in core brain processes. Additionally, despite the claims made by many apps and brain training companies, scientists have yet to identify the key factors that make an intervention truly effective or determine the best approaches to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking help.
While the question is still open to debate, there is evidence suggesting that short-term working memory training can benefit high-functioning individuals, such as college students. However, it’s important to note that brain training, like diet and exercise, is unlikely to have identical effects on every individual.
5. In what way is the brain similar to muscles according to many researchers
A. In testing results. B. In work processes.
C. In bodily functions. D. In training methods.
6. What is the main feature of the typical tasks in memory training apps
A. Detailed. B. Effective. C. Demanding. D. Complicated.
7. What do critics think memory training apps lack
A. Legal claims. B. Proven effects. C. Tailored services. D. Appealing concepts.
8. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Can our memory be improved
B. Does brain training actually work
C. What have scientists found about memory
D. What does the brain training industry bring
C
A recent study has found that using wood for construction instead of concrete and steel can reduce emissions. But Tim Searchinger at Princeton University says many of these studies are based on the false foundation that harvesting wood is carbon neutral (碳中和). “Only a small percentage of the wood gets into a timber (木料) product and a part of that gets into a timber product that can replace concrete and steel in a building,” he says. Efficiencies vary in different countries, but large amounts of a harvested tree are left to be divided into parts, used in short-lived products like paper or burned for energy, all of which generate emissions.
In a report for the World Resources Institute, Searchinger and his colleagues have modelled how using more wood for construction would affect emissions between 2010 and 2050, accounting for the emissions from harvesting the wood. They considered various types of forests and parts of wood going towards construction. They also factored in the emissions savings from replacing concrete and steel.
Under some circumstances, the researchers found significant emissions reductions. But each case required what they considered an unrealistically high portion (一部分) of the wood going towards construction, as well as rapid growth only seen in warmer places, like Brazil. In general, they found a large increase in global demand for wood would probably lead to rising emissions for decades. Accounting for emissions in this way, the researchers reported in a related paper that increasing forest s between 2010 and 2050 would add emissions equal to roughly 10 percent of total annual emissions.
Ali Amiri at Aalto University in Finland says the report’s conclusions about emissions from rising demand are probably correct, but the story is different for wood we already harvest. “Boosting the efficiency of current harvests and using more wood for longer-lived purposes than paper would cut emissions,” he says. “We cannot just say we should stop using wood.”
9. What is wrong with previous researches according to Searchinger
A. They got wrong statistics. B. They were applied in limited countries.
C. They included too many factors. D. They used an incorrect concept.
10. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The process of the new research. B. The background of the new study.
C. The challenge of the new research. D. The achievements of the new study.
11. When will the emissions drop off greatly according to the new study
A. When the rising global demand for wood is completely met.
B. When the increasing forest harvests are widely restricted.
C. When a high portion of wood is used for global construction.
D. When wood is fully efficiently employed for lasting purpose.
12. What is Ali Amiri’s attitude toward the new result
A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Critical.
第二节(共5小题，每小题2分，共10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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
The rise of social media has revolutionized human connectivity, but its overuse can make people feel increasingly unhappy and isolated. ___13___
One significant problem with frequent social media use is comparing ourselves to others. Many individuals experience “Facebook envy”. ___14___ Gradually, it may result in self-doubt. To boost self-confidence, it is essential to reduce time on others’profiles, and focus on self-reflection.
Social media can also make it hard to form real friendships. Constant online interaction may make us feel lonely and left out when we see others having fun online. Stina Sanders, a former model, explained “When I see my friend’s photos of a party I didn’t go to, it can make me feel quite lonely and anxious”. ___15___
Quality sleep is essential for mental health, but excessive phone use before bedtime can severely disturb it. The anxiety and envy induced by social media content can keep our brains alert, making it challenging to fall asleep. ___16___ Avoiding the phone for at least 40 minutes to an hour before bed can improve sleep.
“ ___17___ However, it can also change the way we recall our life. If we direct all of our attention trying to take the perfect photo, less will be available to enjoy other aspects of the experience in real time,” said Dr. Bono. To decrease these effects, practicing self-discipline and limiting phone use can help us to stay focused and clear-minded.
If you feel like social media is beginning to affect you, why not consider allocating less social media time The slight change can do you a lot of good.
A. Regular use of Facebook can keep good relationships.
B. Social media offers a convenient way to record memories.
C. This can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction with themselves.
D. Plus, the blue light that is given off by screens affects our sleep.
E. Therefore, it’s important to develop genuine offline relationships.
F. Social media can lead to serious physical and mental health issues.
G. The reliance on it can negatively impact people’s mental health in the long run.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分46分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，共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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Stella was 5 when she had a surgery that left her with casts (石膏) on both legs and a bar between them. It was impossible to wear ___18___ pants during the recovery.
Like any mother, Puzzo promised to do anything to give Stella ___19___ to dress. She decided to try it herself. Soon came the first-generation version: a pair of pants was ___20___ and then sewed in Velcro (尼龙搭扣). It was a simple fix, but a big ___21___ for Stella．
At the post-operative appointment, Stella wore them. Her doctors were ___22___ and advised Puzzo to ___23___ more. “Many parents ask us all the time what to dress their children in, and now you ___24___ solved that problem,” one doctor added.
When she ___25___ what the surgeon said with her friend Joanne DiCamillo, it ___26___ them that this was something missing from the market. It was there that the brand Befree was born.
Later, they worked on the second generation, eventually making a ___27___ from Velcro to zippers (拉链). They were granted design patents for their pants and ___28___ their website in 2022, which became an instant hit.
DiCamillo noted that ___29___ buyers are not limited to just children and adults with disabilities, but including other people ___30___ from surgeries. Their dream is that in five years, their ___31___ clothes will be sold alongside traditional clothes.
It is said that ___32___ is the mother of invention, and this invention came from two mothers with a need: clothing for those with disabilities.
18.
A casual B. short C. traditional D. loose
19.
A. freedom B. advantage C. belief D. inspiration
20.
A. hung up B. taken apart C. given out D. set aside
21.
A change B. problem C. choice D. project
22.
A. confused B. impressed C. ashamed D. relaxed
23.
A. order B. donate C. make D. purchase
24.
A. frequently B. slightly C. merely D. basically
25
A. argued B. compared C. shared D. exchanged
26.
A. occurred to B. happened to C. cheated on D. depended on
27.
A. profit B. switch C. contribution D. mistake
28.
A. launched B. linked C. updated D. visited
29.
A. mature B. mysterious C. reliable D. potential
30.
A. shifting B. recovering C. benefiting D. escaping
31.
A. fashionable B. expensive C. adaptive D. colorful
32.
A. talent B. courage C. diligence D. necessity
第二节 完成句子(共16小题;每小题1分，共16分)
根据所给提示写出正确的单词来完成句子或单句语法填空。
33. Weather ________ (permit), the Whites will have a picnic by the seaside this weekend.(所给词的适当形式填空)
34. Authentic English ________(pronounce) and expressive body languages made him stand out in the English speech contest. (所给词的适当形式填空)
35. ________ (occupy) with scientific research, he couldn’t spare time to keep company with his family. (所给词的适当形式填空)
36. Once entering the room, people will see a rose-colored silk curtain ________ (hang) on the wall over the fireplace. (所给词的适当形式填空)
37. The newly-founded firm was accused of ________(honest) and incompetence by several customers last month. (所给词的适当形式填空)
38. There is no conclusive ________(prove) that creatures from outer space do exist. (所给词的适当形式填空)
39. To any neighboring countries, border issues, unless ________ (handle) properly, will directly affect the relationship between them and even lead to conflicts. (所给词的适当形式填空)
40. People ________ (panic) and fled in all directions when they heard a deafening explosion in the street corner. (所给词的适当形式填空)
41. Teaching moral values to students is not only _________(benefit) to the individuals involved but also to the welfare of society as a whole. (用所给词的适当形式填空)
42. The education program ________(aim) at combining brain work with manual labor is being widely spread throughout the country. (所给词的适当形式填空)
43. When the soldier returned to his hometown after the war, he found it had changed beyond all ________(recognize). (所给词的适当形式填空)
44. The issue of whether advertising languages are attractive and ________ (persuade) or not has become the point of attention. （所给词的适当形式填空）
45. The app keeps you ________(update) on all your favorite topics and current events. (所给词的适当形式填空)
46. So far, large quantities of private information ________(leak) to the advertisement agency illegally. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. Realizing that I was the only girl who was not invited, I grew increasingly upset and disappointed for being left ________.(用适当的词填空)
48. Children should be encouraged to get involved in community activities ________they can gain experience for growth. (用适当的词填空)
第三节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共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 revitalization (复苏) of abandoned properties in rural China is on the rise. Each ____49____ (locate) in remote Chinese towns, the following three striking hotels are tar from the hustle (熙熙攘攘) of the city.
WuYuan Skywells Hotel in Jiangxi province, a previously neglected 300-year-old mansion (宅第), was ____50____ (incredible) restored to its former glory, while maintaining its regional architectural feature- Tian jing, a narrow and tall courtyard which pulled sunlight inside, ____51____ introducing elements of modern comfort.
Similarly, by the end of 2022, designers ____52____ (restore) the Bamboo Craft Village near Chengdu city, preserving the construction traditions to build an extremely ____53____ (impress) roof. ____54____ (see) from above, the shape of this building is like a figure“8”or the infinity sign “∞”.
The Treewow Tribe in Zhejiang province features houses that are surrounded by a sea of bamboo trees to provide tourists ____55____ comfortable privacy. Notably, the free-form roof imitates the free-flowing lines of nature, gracefully ____56____ (invite) the green landscape into the private space.
Marrying the charm of traditional Chinese designs and the ____57____ (rich) of modern living, these hotels will definitely offer you ____58____ unique experience and a perfect getaway.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
59. 学校英语俱乐部正在开展以Ways to Relieve Stress为题的讨论。请根据图表中的调查结果写一篇发言稿，内容包括：1．简述调查结果；2．评价并提出建议。
注意：1．写作词数应为 80左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Boys and girls,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 (满分25分)
60. 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。
A Four-legged Guardian Angel
Snow had just melted off the ground that April day at our house in Regina Beach. I had just cleaned up the pool in preparation for selling the house. The year before, I had lost my job, and now our financial situation was depressing. Finally, I had put the home on the market. Even worse, I would have to give up my beloved Great Dane (大丹犬), Brigitte, because I could no longer afford the cost of feeding it. The thought of losing the dog and our beautiful home was almost more than I could bear.
Deep in discouragement, I sat typing up my application letters. Out of the corner of my eye I could see my thirteen-month-old son, Forrest, as he lay on the carpet, playing near our big, gentle Brigitte. It seemed as if Brigitte was always meant to be in this family and she turned out to be a perfect companion.
Brigitte came to our house on Christmas eve when the doorbell rang and I was sure some of my Christmas packages had arrived. I ran to the door but no one was there. I sensed something and looked down, only to find a beautiful Great Dane sitting there, looking up at me with big, intelligent eyes. Perhaps, someone had found the puppy somewhere and left her there, and then rang the doorbell and ran away. They accurately guessed I would welcome an additional family member and take care of her.
Thinking of these, I couldn’t help sighing and went straight back to work. However, I hadn’t typed more than two sentences when Brigitte began barking and running back and forth to the sliding glass door overlooking our pool.
I raced to see what was happening and noticed that the sliding door was slightly open. Suddenly, I realized Forrest was nowhere to be seen. In panic, I opened the door and ran outside.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
There I was surprised to see Brigitte, who was terrified of water, dive into the pool.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Finally, the doctor said Forrest was all right and could be released from hospital.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1-5 BACAB 6-10 BCCBA 11-15 BBCCB 16-20 AACAC福建师大附中2023-2024学年上学期期末考试
高三英语试卷
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分：听力(每题1.5分，共30分)
第一节(共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1．What are the speakers probably doing
A．Ordering a meal. B．Planning their meals. C．Cooking a meal together.
2．What is the man reading about
A．Space exploration. B．Scientific methods. C．Determination training.
3．When will the woman go to watch the art show
A．Next Sunday. B．Next Friday. C．This Saturday.
4．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A wedding. B．A story. C．A photographer.
5．What does the man think of the new school food
A．It’s expensive. B．It’s boring. C．It’s varied.
第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What is the man’s concern about the apartment
A．It is too small. B．It doesn’t accept pets. C．It isn’t in a good location.
7．What does the woman suggest doing next
A．Putting in an offer right away.
B．Looking for somewhere better.
C．Making a call for more information.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the woman doing
A．Cooking dinner. B．Making an art project. C．Shopping for groceries.
9．How can Oscar be described
A．Helpful. B．Irresponsible. C．Well-organized.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．How is the woman related to the man
A．A stranger. B．His classmate. C．His brother.
11．What are the speakers trying out for
A．A movie. B．A theater show. C．A singing group.
12．What does the man find challenging
A．Dancing. B．Singing. C．Storytelling.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Where does the conversation take place
A．At an office. B．At a job center. C．At a hairdresser’s.
14．What was the woman’s previous job
A．A career advisor. B．A fitness coach. C．A salesperson.
15．How was the woman described as a child
A．Smart. B．Talkative. C．Ambitious.
16．Why does the woman prefer her new career to her previous one
A．It allows her to be creative.
B．It doesn’t need people skills.
C．It’s a less competitive field.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Which type of exchange program will the speaker run
A．A music exchange program.
B．A sports exchange program.
C．A language exchange program.
18．What is the nationality of the speaker’s mother
A．Spanish. B．American. C．Venezuelan.
19．What does the speaker say about his international school experience
A．It helped him make many friends.
B．It brought more opportunities for him.
C．It improved his playing skills.
20．What does the speaker mainly hope students will gain
A．New friendships. B．Improved language skills. C．A deeper understanding of other cultures.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，共34分)
第一节(共12小题;每小题2分，共24分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
All the Beauty in the World, Patrick Bringley’s memoir (回忆录) about his 10 years working as a guard at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met), brings new meaning to the term “art appreciation”. During 8-12 hour shifts spent among the galleries, he takes advantage of the gift of time to study the masterpieces he’s been hired to protect and to think about the role of art throughout history.
Bringley is not the only Met staffer to write about the institution. But Bringley’s “guard’s-eye view” is unique, and he presents his personal story with sincerity. After his brother Tom’s death from cancer in 2008, Bringley gave up his job as a journalist for a job in which “I was happy to be going nowhere”. He explains, “I had lost someone. I did not wish to move on from that. In a sense, I didn’t wish to move at all.” Bringley doesn’t say when he decided to channel his experience of finding peace into art, but this story about jumping off the career ladder in order to find the space for quiet reflection is surprisingly suited to our times.
All the Beauty in the World offers well-chosen facts about the museum to support Bringley’s personal tale. As interesting as these facts are, it’s Bringley’s reflections on dozens of individual paintings, photographs, sculptures and ancient artifacts that turn this book into a tribute (致敬) to the power of art. Discussing Alfred Stieglitz’s photographs of his wife, he writes, “I think that sometimes we need permission to stop and adore things, and a work of art gives us that.” In a Vermeer port rait of a dozing maidservant, he is moved to see that the artist caught “that feeling we sometimes have that a private setting possesses a holiness (神圣) of its own. It was my constant feeling in Tom’s hospital room”.
As rich in moving insights as the Met is in treasures, All the Beauty in the World reminds us of the importance of learning not about art, but from it. This is art appreciation at a high level.
1. What makes All the Beauty in the World different from other books by Met staffers
A. Its author’s personal sad story.
B. Its author’s unique point of view.
C. Its well-chosen facts about the museum.
D. Its detailed introduction to the artworks.
2. Why did Bringley decide to become a guard at the Met
A. To remember his dead brother.
B. To enrich his journalism career.
C. To find some peace and quiet in art.
D. To study the artworks more closely.
3. How does Bringley tell the museum stories in his memoir
A. By relating museum facts to his personal life.
B. By interviewing retired museum staff members.
C. By presenting the background of each masterpiece.
D. By engaging visitors in the discussion of the artworks.
4. What does the author think of the book as a whole
A. It reveals the inner world of the author.
B. It offers new insights into art appreciation.
C. It tells little-known facts about the museum.
D. It deserves to be read for some peace and quiet.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。作者介绍了Patrick Bringley的回忆录《All the Beauty in the World》以及他在纽约大都会艺术博物馆工作10年的经历。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Bringley is not the only Met staffer to write about the institution. But Bringley’s “guard’s-eye view” is unique, and he presents his personal story with sincerity.(Bringley并不是唯一一个写大都会博物馆的员工。但Bringley的“哨兵视角”是独一无二的，他真诚地呈现了自己的个人故事)”可知，Bringley独特的视角让《世界上所有的美丽》与大都会工作人员的其他书籍不同。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“After his brother Tom’s death from cancer in 2008, Bringley gave up his job as a journalist for a job in which “I was happy to be going nowhere”. He explains, “I had lost someone. I did not wish to move on from that. In a sense, I didn’t wish to move at all.” Bringley doesn’t say when he decided to channel his experience of finding peace into art, but this story about jumping off the career ladder in order to find the space for quiet reflection is surprisingly suite d to our times.(2008年，他的哥哥汤姆因癌症去世后，Bringley放弃了记者的工作，转而从事一份“我很高兴自己哪儿也去不了”的工作。他解释说：“我失去了一个我爱的人。我并不想就这样结束。从某种意义上说，我根本不想搬家。”Bringley没有说他是什么时候决定把自己寻找平静的经历转化为艺术的，但这个关于为了寻找安静反思的空间而放弃职业阶梯的故事，与我们的时代惊人地契合)”可知，为了在艺术中寻找平和与宁静，所以Bringley决定成为大都会博物馆的一名警卫。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“All the Beauty in the World offers well-chosen facts about the museum to support Bringley’s personal tale.(《All the Beauty in the World》提供了精心挑选的关于博物馆的事实来支持布林利的个人故事)”可知，在他的回忆录中，Bringley把博物馆的事实和他的个人生活联系起来。故选A项。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“All the Beauty in the World, Patrick Bringley’s memoir (回忆录) about his 10 years working as a guard at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met), brings new meaning to the term “art appreciation”.(Patrick Bringley的回忆录《All the Beauty in the World》讲述了他在纽约大都会艺术博物馆当警卫的10年经历，为“艺术欣赏”一词带来了新的含义)”以及最后一段“As rich in moving insights as the Met is in treasures, All the Beauty in the World reminds us of the importance of learning not about art, but from it. This is art appreciation at a high level.(就像大都会博物馆的宝藏一样，《All the Beauty in the World》充满了动人的见解，它提醒我们从艺术中学习的重要性，而不是了解艺术。这是一种高层次的艺术欣赏)”可知，作者认为这本书为艺术欣赏提供了新的见解。故选B项。
B
If there was an app on your phone that claimed to improve your memory, would you be willing to try it It’s hard to resist the idea of having a better memory. After all, our memories are delicate and can be affected by various factors such as diseases, injuries, mental health conditions, and aging.
In response to this perceived need, the brain training industry has grown rapidly, offering a wide range of accessible and affordable mental exercises through smartphone and tablet apps. Many researchers have found evidence suggesting that well-designed exercises can improve mental abilities and even lead to better scores on IQ tests. They compare the brain to muscles, suggesting that targeted repetition of memory exercises can strengthen and condition our memory processes, similar to how athletes engage in strength and conditioning by repeatedly exercising specific muscle groups.
In contrast to everyday activities like reading a detailed article or solving a complex puzzle, memory training apps are specifically designed to provide a more challenging workout for the brain. These apps typically involve tasks that require tracking a large number of objects while being distracted by a secondary task, such as mental calculations or exploring a game’s landscape. If this brain training proves effective, it could be beneficial for individuals with brain-related disabilities or those recovering from conditions like cancer.
Critics, though, argue that while the concept is appealing, the overall evidence fails to demonstrate significant improvement in core brain processes. Additionally, despite the claims made by many apps and brain training companies, scientists have yet to identify the key factors that make an intervention truly effective or determine the best approaches to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking help.
While the question is still open to debate, there is evidence suggesting that short-term working memory training can benefit high-functioning individuals, such as college students. However, it’s important to note that brain training, like diet and exercise, is unlikely to have identical effects on every individual.
5. In what way is the brain similar to muscles according to many researchers
A. In testing results. B. In work processes.
C. In bodily functions. D. In training methods.
6. What is the main feature of the typical tasks in memory training apps
A. Detailed. B. Effective. C. Demanding. D. Complicated.
7. What do critics think memory training apps lack
A. Legal claims. B. Proven effects. C. Tailored services. D. Appealing concepts.
8. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Can our memory be improved
B. Does brain training actually work
C. What have scientists found about memory
D. What does the brain training industry bring
【答案】5. D 6. C 7. B 8. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了许多研究者认为经过良好设计的大脑练习能够改善记忆力，但批评者则对这些应用程序的有效性表示怀疑，值得注意的是，虽然有证据显示短期记忆训练对高功能人群有益，但大脑训练并不是对每个人都有效。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“They compare the brain to muscles, suggesting that targeted repetition of memory exercises can strengthen and condition our memory processes, similar to how athletes engage in strength and conditioning by repeatedly exercising specific muscle groups. (他们将大脑类比于肌肉，表明有针对性的重复记忆练习可以加强和调节我们的记忆过程，类似于运动员通过反复锻炼特定肌肉群来增强力量和调节能力)”可知，许多研究者认为大脑类似于肌肉，也可以通过重复的练习来得到加强和调节，即训练方法相似。故选D项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“In contrast to everyday activities like reading a detailed article or solving a complex puzzle, memory training apps are specifically designed to provide a more challenging workout for the brain. These apps typically involve tasks that require tracking a large number of objects while being distracted by a secondary task, such as mental calculations or exploring a game’s landscape. (与阅读一篇详细的文章或解决一个复杂的谜题等日常活动不同，记忆训练应用程序是专门为大脑提供更具挑战性的锻炼而设计的。这些应用通常涉及需要跟踪大量对象的任务，同时被次要任务分散注意力，例如心算或探索游戏景观)”可知，记忆训练应用程序中典型任务的主要特点是具有挑战性，非常苛刻。故选C项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Critics, though, argue that while the concept is appealing, the overall evidence fails to demonstrate significant improvement in core brain processes. (然而，批评者认为，尽管这个概念很吸引人，但总体证据未能证明大脑核心过程有显著改善)”可知，批评者认为记忆训练应用程序缺乏经过证实的效果。故选B项。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章的话题是通过手机应用程序进行大脑训练以提高记忆力，许多研究者认为经过良好设计的大脑练习能够改善记忆力，但批评者则对这些应用程序的有效性表示怀疑，值得注意的是，虽然有证据显示短期记忆训练对高功能人群有益，但大脑训练并不是对每个人都有效。因此，B项“大脑训练真的有效吗？”契合文章主旨，最适合作为标题。故选B项。
C
A recent study has found that using wood for construction instead of concrete and steel can reduce emissions. But Tim Searchinger at Princeton University says many of these studies are based on the false foundation that harvesting wood is carbon neutral (碳中和). “Only a small percentage of the wood gets into a timber (木料) product, and a part of that gets into a timber product that can replace concrete and steel in a building,” he says. Efficiencies vary in different countries, but large amounts of a harvested tree are left to be divided into parts, used in short-lived products like paper or burned for energy, all of which generate emissions.
In a report for the World Resources Institute, Searchinger and his colleagues have modelled how using more wood for construction would affect emissions between 2010 and 2050, accounting for the emissions from harvesting the wood. They considered various types of forests and parts of wood going towards construction. They also factored in the emissions savings from replacing concrete and steel.
Under some circumstances, the researchers found significant emissions reductions. But each case required what they considered an unrealistically high portion (一部分) of the wood going towards construction, as well as rapid growth only seen in warmer places, like Brazil. In general, they found a large increase in global demand for wood would probably lead to rising emissions for decades. Accounting for emissions in this way, the researchers reported in a related paper that increasing forest s between 2010 and 2050 would add emissions equal to roughly 10 percent of total annual emissions.
Ali Amiri at Aalto University in Finland says the report’s conclusions about emissions from rising demand are probably correct, but the story is different for wood we already harvest. “Boosting the efficiency of current harvests and using more wood for longer-lived purposes than paper would cut emissions,” he says. “We cannot just say we should stop using wood.”
9. What is wrong with previous researches according to Searchinger
A. They got wrong statistics. B. They were applied in limited countries.
C. They included too many factors. D. They used an incorrect concept.
10. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The process of the new research. B. The background of the new study.
C. The challenge of the new research. D. The achievements of the new study.
11. When will the emissions drop off greatly according to the new study
A. When the rising global demand for wood is completely met.
B. When the increasing forest harvests are widely restricted.
C. When a high portion of wood is used for global construction.
D. When wood is fully efficiently employed for lasting purpose.
12. What is Ali Amiri’s attitude toward the new result
A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Critical.
【答案】9. D 10. A 11. D 12. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了新的研究表明，用木材建造的建筑可能并不像想象中的那么环保，文章说明了背后的原因以及研究开展的经过和发现。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“But Tim Searchinger at Princeton University says many of these studies are based on the false foundation that harvesting wood is carbon neutral (碳中和). (但是普林斯顿大学的Tim Searchinger说，许多这样的研究都是基于一个错误的基础，即砍伐木材是碳中和的)”可知，Searchinger认为之前的研究使用了一个不正确的概念。故选D。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“In a report for the World Resources Institute, Searchinger and his colleagues have modelled how using more wood for construction would affect emissions between 2010 and 2050, accounting for the emissions from harvesting the wood. They considered various types of forests and parts of wood going towards construction. They also factored in the emissions savings from replacing concrete and steel. (在世界资源研究所一份报告中，Searchinger和他的同事们模拟了2010年至2050年期间，建筑中使用更多木材将如何影响排放，其中包括砍伐木材产生的排放。他们考虑了各种类型的森林和用于建筑的部分木材。他们还考虑了更换混凝土和钢材所节省的排放)”可知，第二段主要介绍新研究的过程。故选A。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“Under some circumstances, the researchers found significant emissions reductions. But each case required what they considered an unrealistically high portion (一部分) of the wood going towards construction, as well as rapid growth only seen in warmer places, like Brazil. (在某些情况下，研究人员发现排放量显著减少。但他们认为，每一种情况下，用于建筑的木材所占比例都高得不切实际，而且只有在巴西等较温暖的地方才会出现这种快速增长)”可知，当木材被充分有效地用于持久目的时，会导致碳排放量显著减少，只是前提条件比较苛刻。故选D。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Ali Amiri at Aalto University in Finland says the report’s conclusions about emissions from rising demand are probably correct, but the story is different for wood we already harvest. “Boosting the efficiency of current harvests and using more wood for longer-lived purposes than paper would cut emissions,” he says. “We cannot just say we should stop using wood.” (芬兰阿尔托大学的Ali Amiri表示，报告中关于需求增长导致排放的结论可能是正确的，但对于我们已经收获的木材来说，情况就不同了。他说：“提高当前收成的效率，将更多的木材用于比纸张更长久的用途，将减少排放。我们不能只是说我们应该停止使用木材。”)”可知，Ali Amiri对此研究结果从正反两方面都进行了说明。由此推知，其态度是客观的。故选C。
第二节(共5小题，每小题2分，共10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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
The rise of social media has revolutionized human connectivity, but its overuse can make people feel increasingly unhappy and isolated. ___13___
One significant problem with frequent social media use is comparing ourselves to others. Many individuals experience “Facebook envy”. ___14___ Gradually, it may result in self-doubt. To boost self-confidence, it is essential to reduce time on others’profiles, and focus on self-reflection.
Social media can also make it hard to form real friendships. Constant online interaction may make us feel lonely and left out when we see others having fun online. Stina Sanders, a former model, explained “When I see my friend’s photos of a party I didn’t go to, it can make me feel quite lonely and anxious”. ___15___
Quality sleep is essential for mental health, but excessive phone use before bedtime can severely disturb it. The anxiety and envy induced by social media content can keep our brains alert, making it challenging to fall asleep. ___16___ Avoiding the phone for at least 40 minutes to an hour before bed can improve sleep.
“ ___17___ However, it can also change the way we recall our life. If we direct all of our attention trying to take the perfect photo, less will be available to enjoy other aspects of the experience in real time,” said Dr. Bono. To decrease these effects, practicing self-discipline and limiting phone use can help us to stay focused and clear-minded.
If you feel like social media is beginning to affect you, why not consider allocating less social media time The slight change can do you a lot of good.
A. Regular use of Facebook can keep good relationships.
B. Social media offers a convenient way to record memories.
C. This can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction with themselves.
D. Plus, the blue light that is given off by screens affects our sleep.
E. Therefore, it’s important to develop genuine offline relationships.
F. Social media can lead to serious physical and mental health issues.
G. The reliance on it can negatively impact people’s mental health in the long run.
【答案】13. G 14. C 15. E 16. D 17. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。过度依赖社交媒体会对人们的心理健康产生负面影响，文章对此进行了介绍。
【13题详解】
根据前文“The rise of social media has revolutionized human connectivity, but its overuse can make people feel increasingly unhappy and isolated.(社交媒体的兴起彻底改变了人与人之间的联系，但过度使用会让人们感到越来越不快乐和孤立。)”和后文“One significant problem with frequent social media use is comparing ourselves to others.(频繁使用社交媒体的一个重要问题是将自己与他人进行比较。)”以及“Quality sleep is essential for mental health, but excessive phone use before bedtime can severely disturb it.(高质量的睡眠对心理健康至关重要，但睡前过度使用手机会严重影响心理健康。)”可知，此处是指过度依赖社交媒体会造成人们的心理问题，所以选项G“从长远来看，对它的依赖会对人们的心理健康产生负面影响。”切合文意。故选G。
【14题详解】
根据前文“One significant problem with frequent social media use is comparing ourselves to others. Many individuals experience “Facebook envy”. (频繁使用社交媒体的一个重要问题是将自己与他人进行比较。许多人都有“Facebook嫉妒症”。)”和后文“Gradually, it may result in self-doubt .(渐渐地，它可能会导致自我怀疑。)”可知，此处是指频繁使用社交媒体会导致自我怀疑，所以选项C“这会导致对自己的不满。”切合文意。故选C。
【15题详解】
根据前文“Social media can also make it hard to form real friendships. Constant online interaction may make us feel lonely and left out when we see others having fun online. (社交媒体也会让真正的友谊难以形成。当我们看到别人在网上玩得开心时，持续的在线互动可能会让我们感到孤独和被遗忘。)”可知，此处是指要建立真正的线下友谊，所以选项E“因此，发展真正的线下关系很重要。”切合文意。故选E。
【16题详解】
根据前文“Quality sleep is essential for mental health, but excessive phone use before bedtime can severely disturb it. The anxiety and envy induced by social media content can keep our brains alert, making it challenging to fall asleep. (高质量的睡眠对心理健康至关重要，但睡前过度使用手机会严重影响心理健康。社交媒体内容引发的焦虑和嫉妒会让我们的大脑保持警觉，难以入睡。)”可知，此处是指睡前过度使用手机会影响睡眠，所以选项D“此外，屏幕发出的蓝光会影响我们的睡眠。”切合文意。故选D。
【17题详解】
根据后文“However, it can also change the way we recall our life. (然而，它也可以改变我们回忆生活的方式。)”可知，此处是指社交媒体可以很方便地记录回忆，所以选项B“社交媒体提供了一种记录记忆的便捷方式。”切合文意。故选B。
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分46分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，共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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Stella was 5 when she had a surgery that left her with casts (石膏) on both legs and a bar between them. It was impossible to wear ___18___ pants during the recovery.
Like any mother, Puzzo promised to do anything to give Stella ___19___ to dress. She decided to try it herself. Soon came the first-generation version: a pair of pants was ___20___ and then sewed in Velcro (尼龙搭扣). It was a simple fix, but a big ___21___ for Stella．
At the post-operative appointment, Stella wore them. Her doctors were ___22___ and advised Puzzo to ___23___ more. “Many parents ask us all the time what to dress their children in, and now you ___24___ solved that problem,” one doctor added.
When she ___25___ what the surgeon said with her friend Joanne DiCamillo, it ___26___ them that this was something missing from the market. It was there that the brand Befree was born.
Later, they worked on the second generation, eventually making a ___27___ from Velcro to zippers (拉链). They were granted design patents for their pants and ___28___ their website in 2022, which became an instant hit.
DiCamillo noted that ___29___ buyers are not limited to just children and adults with disabilities, but including other people ___30___ from surgeries. Their dream is that in five years, their ___31___ clothes will be sold alongside traditional clothes.
It is said that ___32___ is the mother of invention, and this invention came from two mothers with a need: clothing for those with disabilities.
18.
A. casual B. short C. traditional D. loose
19.
A. freedom B. advantage C. belief D. inspiration
20.
A. hung up B. taken apart C. given out D. set aside
21.
A. change B. problem C. choice D. project
22.
A. confused B. impressed C. ashamed D. relaxed
23.
A. order B. donate C. make D. purchase
24.
A. frequently B. slightly C. merely D. basically
25.
A. argued B. compared C. shared D. exchanged
26.
A. occurred to B. happened to C. cheated on D. depended on
27.
A. profit B. switch C. contribution D. mistake
28.
A. launched B. linked C. updated D. visited
29.
A. mature B. mysterious C. reliable D. potential
30.
A. shifting B. recovering C. benefiting D. escaping
31.
A. fashionable B. expensive C. adaptive D. colorful
32.
A. talent B. courage C. diligence D. necessity
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. B 21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了Stella5岁时做了一次手术，她两条腿上都打了石膏，两条腿之间还夹了一根金属条，在恢复期间，不可能穿传统的裤子。Puzzo为给儿子解决裤子的问题，创造了Befree品牌的裤子，帮助残疾儿童和成人，还包括其他正从手术中恢复的人。
【18题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在恢复期间，不可能穿传统的裤子。A. casual随便的；B. short短的；C. traditional传统的；D. loose宽松的。根据前文的“Stella was 5 when she had a surgery that left her with casts (石膏) on both legs and a bar between them. It was impossible”可知，Stella5岁时做了一次手术，她的两条腿上都打了石膏，两条腿之间还夹了一根栏杆，所以在恢复期间，不可能穿传统的裤子。且14空处的“clothes will be sold alongside traditional clothes.”也是提示。故选C项。
【19题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：和所有的母亲一样，Puzzo答应做任何事来给Stella穿衣服的自由。A. freedom自由，自由使用权；B. advantage优势；C. belief信念；D. inspiration灵感。根据前文的“It was impossible to wear 1 pants during the recovery.”、“Puzzo promised to do anything to give Stella”和后文“It was there that the brand Befree was born”可知，Puzzo想办法让自己的孩子有穿衣服的自由，不至于没有合适的衣服穿，最后创造了Befree品牌。故选A项。
【20题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：很快就出现了第一代版本：一条裤子被拆开，然后用魔术贴缝起来。A. hung up挂断；B. taken apart拆开；C. given out发出；D. set aside搁置。根据后文“then sewed in Velcro (尼龙搭扣). It was a simple fix”可知，裤子被拆开，然后用魔术贴缝起来。故选B项。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一个简单的解决办法，但对Stella来说是一个很大的改变。A. change改变；B. problem问题；C. choice选择；D. project项目。根据前文的“It was impossible to wear 1 pants during the recovery.”和“It was a simple fix, but a big”可知，Stella在恢复期间，不可能穿传统的裤子，所以这种裤子虽然简单，对于Stella来说是一个很大的改变。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她的医生对此有深刻的好印象，并建议她多做一些。A. confused迷惑的；B. impressed印象深刻的；C. ashamed羞愧的；D. relaxed轻松的。根据前文的“At the post-operative appointment, Stella wore them”和后文“advised Puzzo to 6 more”可知，术后预约时，Stella穿着它们，这给了医生很深的印象，所以才建议她多做一些。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的医生对此有深刻的好印象，并建议她多做一些。A. order订购；B. donate捐赠；C. make制作；D. purchase购买。根据前文的“Like any mother, Puzzo promised to do anything to give Stella 2 to dress. She decided to try it herself.”可知，这种裤子是Puzzo自己制作的，所以医生建议她多做一些。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：一位医生补充说:“很多家长一直在问我们给孩子穿什么，现在你基本上解决了这个问题。”A. frequently经常；B. slightly稍微；C. merely仅仅；D. basically基本上。根据前文的“At the post-operative appointment, Stella wore them. Her doctors were 5 and advised Puzzo to 6 more.”可知，术后预约时，Stella穿着它们，并得到了医生的认可，所以医生认为她基本上解决了衣服这个问题。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她把外科医生的话告诉她的朋友Joanne DiCamillo时，她们突然意识到，这是市场上缺失的东西。A. argued争辩；B. compared出现；C. shared把自己的想法（或经历、感情）告诉（某人）；D. exchanged交换。根据后文的“what the surgeon said with her friend Joanne DiCamillo”可知，她把外科医生的话告诉她的朋友。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当她把外科医生的话告诉她的朋友Joanne DiCamillo时，她们突然想到，这是市场上缺失的东西。A. occurred to被（某人）想到或想起；B. happened to发生在某人身上；C. cheated on欺骗；D. depended on依赖。根据后文的“that this was something missing from the market”可知，这是市场上缺失的东西，她们突然想到这一点。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来，她们研发了第二代，最终从魔术贴转变成了拉链。A. profit利润；B. switch 转变；C. contribution贡献；D. mistake错误。根据后文的“from Velcro to zippers”可知，，她们研发了第二代，完成了从魔术贴到拉链的转变。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的裤子获得了设计专利，并于2022年推出了自己的网站，立即引起了轰动。A. launched推出；B. linked联系；C. updated更新；D. visited访问。根据后文的“their website in 2022, which became an instant hit”可知，他们于2022年推出了自己的网站。launch their website“推出他们的网站”。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：DiCamillo指出，潜在的的买家不仅限于残疾儿童和成人，还包括其他正从手术中恢复的人。A. mature成熟的；B. mysterious神秘的；C. reliable可靠的；D. potential可能的，潜在的。根据后文的“buyers are not limited to just children and adults with disabilities, but including other people 13 from surgeries.”可知，残疾儿童和成人，还包括其他正从手术中恢复的人，这些都是潜在的买家。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：DiCamillo指出，潜在的买家不仅限于残疾儿童和成人，还包括其他正从手术中恢复的人。A. shifting变换；B. recovering康复；C. benefiting得益于；D. escaping逃脱。根据后文的“from surgeries”可知，这里指正从手术中恢复的人需要这种裤子。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她们的梦想是，在五年内，她们的适应性服装将与传统服装一起销售。A. fashionable时尚的；B. expensive昂贵的；C. adaptive适应的；D. colorful丰富多彩的。根据前文的“DiCamillo noted that 12 buyers are not limited to just children and adults with disabilities, but including other people 13 from surgeries.”可知，她们的服装适用于残疾儿童和成人，还包括其他正从手术中恢复的人，所以是适应性服装。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：据说，需要是发明之母，而这项发明来自于两个母亲的需要：为残疾人提供衣服。A. talent天赋；B. courage勇气；C. diligence勤奋；D. necessity需要，必要，必需品。根据后文的“and this invention came from two mothers with a need: clothing for those with disabilities”可知，为残疾人提供衣服，这是两个母亲的需要，所以需要是发明之母。故选D项。
第二节 完成句子(共16小题;每小题1分，共16分)
根据所给提示写出正确的单词来完成句子或单句语法填空。
33. Weather ________ (permit), the Whites will have a picnic by the seaside this weekend.(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】permitting
【解析】
【详解】考查独立主格结构。句意：如果天气允许，怀特夫妇本周末将在海边野餐。分析句子结构可知，逗号前面部分是独立主格结构，在句中做状语，weather与动词permit“允许”是主动关系，应该用现在分词。故填permitting。
34. Authentic English ________(pronounce) and expressive body languages made him stand out in the English speech contest. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】pronunciation
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：纯正的英语发音和富有表现力的肢体语言使他在英语演讲比赛中脱颖而出。English是形容词，修饰名词，pronounce的名词是pronunciation，意为“发音”，是不可数名词，故填pronunciation。
35. ________ (occupy) with scientific research, he couldn’t spare time to keep company with his family. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Occupied
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：他忙于科学研究，抽不出时间来陪伴家人。主语he与动词occupy“使忙于”构成逻辑上的被动关系，使用过去分词表示被动，作状语，位于句首，首字母大写。故填Occupied。
36. Once entering the room, people will see a rose-colored silk curtain ________ (hang) on the wall over the fireplace. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】hanging
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：一旦进入房间，人们就会看到壁炉上方的墙上挂着玫瑰色的丝绸窗帘。句中谓语是will see，空格处用非谓语动词，curtain和hang之间是主动关系，因此空格处用现在分词作宾语补足语，故填hanging。
37. The newly-founded firm was accused of ________(honest) and incompetence by several customers last month. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】dishonesty
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：上个月，这家新成立的公司被几位客户指控不诚实和不称职。分析句子可知，此空应填名词作介词后宾语，再由句意可知，此空应填dishonesty，表“不诚实”，为不可数名词，符合句意。故填dishonesty。
38. There is no conclusive ________(prove) that creatures from outer space do exist. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】proof
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：没有确凿的证据表明外太空生物确实存在。作主语，应用名词proof，根据上文is可知为单数。故填proof。
39. To any neighboring countries, border issues, unless ________ (handle) properly, will directly affect the relationship between them and even lead to conflicts. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】handled
【解析】
【详解】考查状语从句省略、动词语态。句意：对于任何邻国来说，边界问题如果处理不好，都会直接影响到邻国之间的关系，甚至引发冲突。当状语从句的主语与主句的主语一致时或从句主语为it，且从句含有be动词时，可以省略状语从句的主语和be动词。本句中的条件状语从句完整句子为unless border issues are_____ (handled) properly，省略border issues are，border issues和 handle“处理”之间是被动关系，所以unless引导的条件状语从句用一般现在时的被动语态，省略border issues are，保留过去分词。故填handled。
40. People ________ (panic) and fled in all directions when they heard a deafening explosion in the street corner. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】panicked
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：当听到街角震耳欲聋的爆炸声时，人们惊慌失措，四处逃散。由and fled可知，句子时态是一般过去时，and前后时态一致，因此空格处是过去式panicked。故填panicked。
41. Teaching moral values to students is not only _________(benefit) to the individuals involved but also to the welfare of society as a whole. (用所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】beneficial
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：向学生传授道德价值观不仅有利于个人，也有利于整个社会的福祉。结合句意和系动词is可知，提示词在句中作表语，用形容词beneficial，意为“有益的，有利的”；be beneficial to...“有利于……；有益于……”。故填beneficial。
42. The education program ________(aim) at combining brain work with manual labor is being widely spread throughout the country. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】aimed
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：旨在将脑力劳动与体力劳动结合起来的教育计划正在全国广泛推行。分析句子结构可知aim与逻辑主语program构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填aimed。
43. When the soldier returned to his hometown after the war, he found it had changed beyond all ________(recognize). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】recognition
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：当那位士兵战后回到家乡时，他发现家乡已经变得面目全非了。作宾语，应用名词recognition，短语beyond all recognition表示“面目全非”。故填recognition。
44. The issue of whether advertising languages are attractive and ________ (persuade) or not has become the point of attention. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】persuasive
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：关于广告语言是否更有吸引力和说服力这个问题已经成为一个热门话题。分析句子结构可知，空格处应填形容词作表语，persuade的形容词形式为persuasive。故填persuasive。
45. The app keeps you ________(update) on all your favorite topics and current events. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】updated
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：该应用程序更新所有你最喜欢的话题和时事。此处update与you构成被动关系，故用过去分词作宾补。故填updated。
46. So far, large quantities of private information ________(leak) to the advertisement agency illegally. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】have been leaked
【解析】
【详解】考查时态语态。句意：到目前为止，大量的私人信息被非法泄露给了广告公司。主语large quantities of private information与谓语构成被动关系，根据上文So far可知为现在完成时的被动语态，“large quantities of +不可数名词”作主语，谓语动词用复数形式，助动词用have。故填have been leaked。
47. Realizing that I was the only girl who was not invited, I grew increasingly upset and disappointed for being left ________.(用适当的词填空)
【答案】out
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：意识到我是唯一没有被邀请的女孩，我对被排除在外感到越来越沮丧和失望。由“I was the only girl who was not invited”可知，句子表示“意识到我是唯一没有被邀请的女孩，我对被排除在外感到越来越沮丧和失望”，“being left ____”意为“被排除”，leave...out是固定短语，意为“排除……”，因此空格处是out，故填out。
48. Children should be encouraged to get involved in community activities ________they can gain experience for growth. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】where
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：应该鼓励孩子们参加社区活动，在那里他们可以获得成长的经验。定语从句修饰先行词activities，在从句作地点状语，故填where。
第三节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共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 revitalization (复苏) of abandoned properties in rural China is on the rise. Each ____49____ (locate) in remote Chinese towns, the following three striking hotels are tar from the hustle (熙熙攘攘) of the city.
WuYuan Skywells Hotel in Jiangxi province, a previously neglected 300-year-old mansion (宅第), was ____50____ (incredible) restored to its former glory, while maintaining its regional architectural feature- Tian jing, a narrow and tall courtyard which pulled sunlight inside, ____51____ introducing elements of modern comfort.
Similarly, by the end of 2022, designers ____52____ (restore) the Bamboo Craft Village near Chengdu city, preserving the construction traditions to build an extremely ____53____ (impress) roof. ____54____ (see) from above, the shape of this building is like a figure“8”or the infinity sign “∞”.
The Treewow Tribe in Zhejiang province features houses that are surrounded by a sea of bamboo trees to provide tourists ____55____ comfortable privacy. Notably, the free-form roof imitates the free-flowing lines of nature, gracefully ____56____ (invite) the green landscape into the private space.
Marrying the charm of traditional Chinese designs and the ____57____ (rich) of modern living, these hotels will definitely offer you ____58____ unique experience and a perfect getaway.
【答案】49. located
50. incredibly
51. and 52. had restored
53. impressive
54. Seen 55. with
56. inviting
57. richness
58. a
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国农村被遗弃的房产正在复苏，并介绍了三家独特的酒店，这些酒店结合了传统中国设计和现代生活的丰富元素，为游客提供了难忘的体验和完美的度假胜地。
【49题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：以下三家引人注目的酒店都位于中国偏远的城镇，远离城市的喧嚣。分析句子可知，“Each 1 (locate) in remote Chinese towns”是独立主格结构，locate“把……安置在/建造于”是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语Each之间是被动关系，用过去分词表被动。故填located。
【50题详解】
考查副词。句意：位于江西的婺源天井酒店，是一座有着300年历史的豪宅，在保留了天津地区建筑特色的同时，令人难以置信地恢复了昔日的辉煌，一个狭窄而高大的庭院将阳光引入室内，并引入了现代舒适的元素。本空修饰动词restored，用副词incredibly作状语，意为“令人难以置信地”。故填incredibly。
【51题详解】
考查连词。句意：位于江西的婺源天井酒店，是一座有着300年历史的豪宅，在保留了天津地区建筑特色的同时，令人难以置信地恢复了昔日的辉煌，一个狭窄而高大的庭院将阳光引入室内，并引入了现代舒适的元素。根据句意，“pulling sunlight inside”和“introducing elements of modern comfort”是并列关系，用连词and连接。故填and。
【52题详解】
考查时态。句意：同样，到2022年底，设计师们修复了成都附近的竹工艺村，保留了建筑传统，建造了一个令人印象深刻的屋顶。分析句子可知，restore“修复”是句中谓语动词，与主语designers之间是主动关系，根据时间状语by the end of 2022可知，动作发生在“过去的过去”，时态应使用过去完成时态。故填had restored。
【53题详解】
考查形容词。句意：同样，到2022年底，设计师们修复了成都附近的竹工艺村，保留了建筑传统，建造了一个令人印象深刻的屋顶。本空作定语，修饰名词roof，用形容词impressive，意为“令人印象深刻的”。故填impressive。
【54题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：从上面看，这个建筑的形状像一个数字“8”或无穷符号“∞”。分析句子可知，is是句中系动词，此处为非谓语动词，且the shape of this building与see“看”为被动关系，应用过去分词，作状语。故填Seen。
【55题详解】
考查介词。句意：浙江省的Treewow部落的特色是房屋被竹林包围，为游客提供舒适的隐私。provide...with...是固定搭配，意为“给……提供……”。故填with。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：值得注意的是，自由形式的屋顶模仿自然的自由流动的线条，优雅地将绿色景观引入私人空间。分析句子可知，本句谓语为imitates，此处为非谓语动词，invite“邀请，请求，要求，招致”与其逻辑主语the free-form roof之间是主动关系，用现在分词，作状语。故填inviting。
【57题详解】
考查名词。句意：结合了中国传统设计的魅力和现代生活的丰富，这些酒店一定会给你一个难忘的经历和完美的度假。本空作of的宾语，与名词charm是并列关系，用名词richness，意为“丰富”。故填richness。
【58题详解】
考查冠词。句意：结合了中国传统设计的魅力和现代生活的丰富，这些酒店一定会给你一次难忘的经历和完美的度假。此处泛指“一次难忘的经历”，且unforgettable发音以元音音素开头，用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
59. 学校英语俱乐部正在开展以Ways to Relieve Stress为题讨论。请根据图表中的调查结果写一篇发言稿，内容包括：1．简述调查结果；2．评价并提出建议。
注意：1．写作词数应为 80左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Boys and girls,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】【参考范文1】
Boys and girls,
I’m honored to present the result of the survey about ways to relieve stress. 80% of the respondents said they favored watching videos to relax, followed closely by listening to music. Comparatively, only a small number of students chose exercise or talking to others.
While videos and music are fun, spending too much time on them can make us rely too much on our phones and ignore more important things. There are actually better options available. For example, doing exercise or talking with friends not only relieves stress but also brings us closer to each other.
So, if we are feeling a lot of stress, it’s a good idea to try different ways to relax. But most importantly, we should focus on things that help both our body and mind.
Thank you for listening!
【参考范文2】
Boys and girls,
I’m honored to present the result of the survey about ways to relieve stress. Surprisingly, approximately four fifths of the respondents regarded watching videos as their preferred way to ease stress, closely followed by listening to music. In contrast, only a small percentage of individuals chose sports or chatting with others as means of reducing their psychological burden/ In contrast, the number of students preferring sports or chatting accounts for 30% and 40% respectively.
While videos and music offer amusement and fascination, excessive indulgence (过分沉溺) can intensify our dependence on smartphones, thus distracting our attention from our daily lives. In fact, alternative approaches, such as sports and social interaction, can offer greater benefits. Not only does participating in sports promote physical well-being, but interacting with our friends and parents can also provide comfort as well.
Therefore, I suggest that senior three students adopt a combination of stress-relief methods, prioritizing (优先考虑) those that enhance both our physical and mental health.
Thank you for listening!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生根据图表中的调查结果写一篇发言稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
荣幸的：honored→privileged
选择：choose→select
依赖：rely on→depend on
集中注意力于：focus on→concentrate on
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I’m honored to present the result of the survey about ways to relieve stress.
拓展句：I’m honored to present the result of the survey whose theme is ways to relieve stress.
【点睛】【高分句型1】While videos and music are fun, spending too much time on them can make us rely too much on our phones and ignore more important things.（运用了while引导的让步状语从句）
【高分句型2】But most importantly, we should focus on things that help both our body and mind.（运用了that引导定语从句）
第二节 (满分25分)
60. 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。
A Four-legged Guardian Angel
Snow had just melted off the ground that April day at our house in Regina Beach. I had just cleaned up the pool in preparation for selling the house. The year before, I had lost my job, and now our financial situation was depressing. Finally, I had put the home on the market. Even worse, I would have to give up my beloved Great Dane (大丹犬), Brigitte, because I could no longer afford the cost of feeding it. The thought of losing the dog and our beautiful home was almost more than I could bear.
Deep in discouragement, I sat typing up my application letters. Out of the corner of my eye I could see my thirteen-month-old son, Forrest, as he lay on the carpet, playing near our big, gentle Brigitte. It seemed as if Brigitte was always meant to be in this family and she turned out to be a perfect companion.
Brigitte came to our house on Christmas eve when the doorbell rang and I was sure some of my Christmas packages had arrived. I ran to the door but no one was there. I sensed something and looked down, only to find a beautiful Great Dane sitting there, looking up at me with big, intelligent eyes. Perhaps, someone had found the puppy somewhere and left her there, and then rang the doorbell and ran away. They accurately guessed I would welcome an additional family member and take care of her.
Thinking of these, I couldn’t help sighing and went straight back to work. However, I hadn’t typed more than two sentences when Brigitte began barking and running back and forth to the sliding glass door overlooking our pool.
I raced to see what was happening and noticed that the sliding door was slightly open. Suddenly, I realized Forrest was nowhere to be seen. In panic, I opened the door and ran outside.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
There I was surprised to see Brigitte, who was terrified of water, dive into the pool.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Finally, the doctor said Forrest was all right and could be released from hospital.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】参考范文1：
There I was surprised to see Brigitte, who was terrified of water, dive into the pool. Breathless and astonished, I watched Brigitte mustering her courage to swim towards my son, who was struggling desperately in the icy water. Almost meanwhile, I sprang into action. With every powerful stroke, I got close to where Forrest was floating. Fortunately, he was about to sink when I grabbed him by the arm and dragged him to the shallow end of the pool, with Brigitte paddling alongside, concern obvious in her big and intelligent eyes. The moment I got my boy out, our beloved dog bounced around him, constantly licking his pale face as if to warm him. Voice trembling, I called 911 and soon we were rushed to the nearest hospital. Every second counted!
Finally, the doctor said Forrest was all right and could be released from hospital. At this, I heaved a sigh of relief. On arriving home, our dog Brigitte leaped high up to give us warm and wet kisses, wagging her tail cheerfully. Looking directly into her eyes with gratitude and a bit of guilt, I scooped her up and held her close to my chest, unwilling to let her go for a single minute. It was then that I suddenly became aware that life sometimes can be cruel and miserable, but there was always someone or something guiding you, protecting you, and accompanying you with unconditional love and loyalty. Our dog was just our guardian angel, shattering my despair about losing our home and guiding us out of trouble. How could I leave her
参考范文2：
There I was surprised to see Brigitte, who was terrified of water, dive into the pool. Then to my horror, I caught sight of Forrest’s yellow sleeper. Brigitte was bravely doing her best to keep him afloat by holding on to his sleeper with her mouth. At the same time, she was desperately trying to swim to the shallow end. Only then did I realize that Forrest had somehow opened the door, wandered out and fallen into the pool. In a split second, I dove in, lifted my precious baby out and carried him inside. Hands shaking, I called 911 and we were rushed to the hospital immediately, where the doctor kept him for observation for one night.
Finally, the doctor said Forrest was all right and could be released from hospital. Back home, once Brigitte saw him, she barked with apparent joy and wouldn’t let Forrest out of her sight. In time she settled down, but remained dedicated to Forrest and followed him everywhere, concerned about his safety. Even when Forrest was asleep, Brigitte crammed herself under the crib, keeping a vigil. Our dog was indeed an angel, erasing any despair I might have had about losing our home. A house could always be replaced, but knowing we had each other around was the greatest blessing of all. I was grateful she was part of our lives, who I would never give up.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者失业后经济紧张，不得不卖掉房子并放弃爱犬Brigitte，沮丧之中作者一边编写求职信一边从眼角余光看着儿子Forrest和Brigitte玩耍，作者回忆着遇见Brigitte的情形，后来听到Brigitte开始吠叫，作者跑去查看才意识到Forrest不见了，惊慌地打开门跑了出去。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“在那里，我惊讶地看到害怕水的Brigitte跳进了游泳池。”可知，第一段可描写Brigitte跳进水里救起了Forrest，作者把儿子送去了医院。
②由第二段首句内容“最后，医生说Forrest没事，可以出院了。”可知，第二段可描写回家后Brigitte的反应让作者决定不会放弃它。
2.续写线索：救出Forrest——送往医院——出院——Brigitte的反应——拥抱Brigitte——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①立即行动：spring into action/jump into action
②抓住：grab/catch
③意识到：become aware/realize
情绪类
①惊讶：astonished/surprised
②感激：gratitude/appreciation
【点睛】[高分句型1] Breathless and astonished, I watched Brigitte mustering her courage to swim towards my son, who was struggling desperately in the icy water.（由关系代词who引导非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型2] The moment I got my boy out, our beloved dog bounced around him, constantly licking his pale face as if to warm him. （由the moment引导时间状语从句）
[高分句型3] It was then that I suddenly became aware that life sometimes can be cruel and miserable, but there was always someone or something guiding you, protecting you, and accompanying you with unconditional love and loyalty.（强调句型和that引导的宾语从句）
1-5 BACAB 6-10 BCCBA 11-15 BBCCB 16-20 AACAC
