DAY 27考前冲刺综合练（一）
一、单项选择
1．—Did you watch the news on TV last night
— ________ I was doing my homework.
A．No way. B．No problem. C．No wonder. D．Not really.
【答案】D
【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——你昨晚看电视新闻了吗？——没有。我在做作业。A. No way.没门；B. No problem没问题；C. No wonder.难怪；D. Not really.不完全是，没有。根据后文“I was doing my homework.”可知没有看电视，应用not really。故选D。
2． —What is the man, do you know
—I don’t know exactly. But I think he can be ________ but a teacher.
A．anybody B．something C．anything D．everybody
【答案】C
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：——你知道那个人是干什么的吗？——我确实不知道。但是我认为他绝对不可能是老师。A. anybody任何人；B. something某事；C. anything任何事情；D. everybody每个人。固定词组anything but绝不……；根本不……；故选C。
3．We can observe that artificial intelligence has already made a(n) ________ on our lives in many ways.
A．statement B．impact
C．impression D．judgment
【答案】B
【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们可以观察到人工智能已经在许多方面已经对我们的生活产生了影响。A. statement陈述说明；B. impact影响，效果；C. impression印象；D. judgment判断。故选B符合语境。
4．This is _________ my father has taught me—to always face difficulties and hope for the best.
A．how B．which
C．that D．what
【答案】D
【详解】考查名词性从句。句意：这是我父亲教我的——总是要面对困难，抱最大的希望。“_________ my father has taught me”是表语从句，该空在从句中做teach的宾语，且表示“父亲教我的道理”，故该从句应用what引导。D选项正确。引导名词性从句时，how表方式，意为“如何”；which意为“哪一个”，that在只起引导从句的作用，不做成分。
点睛：what是常见的名词性从句引导词之一，它除了引导从句作用之外，还在从句中做主语，宾语，表语或者定语。根据不同的语境，what可以表示不同的意思，例如“……的东西或事情”，“……的人或样子”等。
5．According to the rules of the company, those who ________ the great loss of money will be fired.
A．are aware of B．are qualified for C．are concerned about D．are responsible for
【答案】D
【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：根据公司的规定，那些对巨额损失负责的人将被解雇。A. are aware of知道，了解；B. are qualified for有资格；C. are concerned about担心，关心；D. are responsible for对……负责。根据下文“will be fired”可知，此处指对巨额损失负责的人将被解雇。be responsible for“对……负责”符合题意。故选D。
6．Currently, about 35,000 works ________ in over 300 rooms in the Louvre, and it would take a lifetime to see everything.
A．were displaying B．are displaying
C．were being displayed D．are being displayed
【答案】D
【详解】考查时态和语态。目前，大约有35000件作品陈列在卢浮宫的300多个展室里，要看完所有的展品恐怕要花一辈子的时间。根据上文“Currently(目前)”可知，应该用现在进行时；display与主语works之间为被动关系，所以用现在进行时的被动。故选D。
7．I wanted to make dumplings but found I had ________ flour, so I went out to buy some.
A．made up for B．run out of
C．kept away from D．got down to
【答案】B
【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：我想包饺子，但发现我的面粉用完了，所以我出去买了一些。A. made up for弥补；B. run out of用完，用尽；C. kept away from远离，回避；D. got down to开始认真做。结合句意，此处指“用完”了面粉。故选B。
8．—Where have you been, Alice You’re over an hour late.
—Yes, but ______. I was late getting off work and then I missed the bus.
A．I had no idea B．I couldn’t help it C．that’s not the point D．that didn’t count
【答案】B
【详解】考查固定搭配。句意：—爱丽丝，你去哪儿了？你迟到了一个多小时。—是的，但我没办法。我下班推迟了，然后错过了公共汽车。A. I had no idea我不知道；B. I couldn’t help it我没有办法；C. that’s not the point那不是重点；D. that didn’t count那不算。根据语境分析及I was late getting off work可知，作者迟到是没有办法的事情。故选B项。
9．—I wonder why Robert hasn’t shown up at the interview yet. It’s a pity if he missed.
—I’m not sure, but he ________ in a traffic jam riding here.
A．could be stuck B．should be stuck C．must have been stuck D．might have been stuck
【答案】D
【详解】考查情态动词。句意：——我想知道为什么罗伯特还没有出现在采访中。 如果他错过了，那就太可惜了。
——我不确定，但他可能是在这里骑车时被堵车了。A. could be stuck可能堵车了；B. should be stuck应该堵车了；C. must have been stuck一定是堵车了；D. might have been stuck可能堵车了。此处表示对于过去已经发生的事情的推测应该用情态动词的完成式，且根据句意可知，应用被动语态，故选D项。
10．After graduation, Jane ________ her job as a volunteer teacher in the countryside.
A．picked up B．passed away C．took up D．passed on
【答案】C
【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：毕业后，Jane在农村当了一名支教教师。A. picked up学会、捡起；B. passed away去世；C. took up开始、从事；D. passed on传递。根据“her job as a volunteer teacher”可知，Jane从事了支教教师工作，故应用took up。故选C。
11．Afternoon tea, ________ as a light snack to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, dates back to the 1840s.
A．to design B．designing C．designed D．having designed
【答案】C
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：下午茶的历史可以追溯到19世纪40年代，是午餐和晚餐之间的一种小吃。本句已有谓语date back to，所以空白处为非谓语。动词design和所修饰的名词短语Afternoon tea之间是被动关系，故用其过去分词作后置定语，由逗号隔开，相当于非限制性定语从句。故选C项。
12．________ we achieve great success in our work, we should not be too proud.
A．Ever since B．Even if C．In case D．As though
【答案】B
【详解】考查状语从句。句意：即使在工作中取得巨大成功，我们也不应该骄傲。A. Ever since自从；B. Even if即使，尽管；C. In case以免；D. As though好像。分析句子结构可知，此处为连词引导状语从句，结合句意可知，两个句子之间为让步关系，even if意为“即使，尽管”符合语境。故选B项。
13．In our campus ______, which was built many years ago.
A．a building stands B．a building lies
C．stands a building D．lies a building
【答案】C
【详解】考查全部倒装、时态和主谓一致。句意：在我们的校园里矗立着一座大楼，它是多年前建造的。动词stand (矗立、直立)符合句意，动词lie (位于)，作地点状语的介词短语In our campus放句首，主谓全部倒装，本句讲述现在的一般事实，时态用一般现在时，主语a building单数，谓语动词stand单数形式。故选C项。
14．As things got from bad to worse, few job opportunities were ______to college students.
A．agreeable B．available C．convenient D．capable
【答案】B
【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随着情况越来越糟，大学生几乎没有就业机会。A. agreeable令人愉快的；
B. available可获得的；C. convenient方便的；D. capable有能力的。根据前后文语境“few job opportunities were ______to college students.”可知指大学生几乎得不到就业机会，短语be available to“可被……利用或得到的”。故选B。
15．The days are gone ______ physical strength was all you needed to make a living.
A．when B．that C．where D．which
【答案】A
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：靠体力谋生的日子一去不复返了。分析句子可知，空处缺少关系词引导定语从句，修饰先行词the days，先行词作从句的时间状语，用关系副词when引导定语从句。故选A项。
二、完形填空
I fell in love with Yosemite National Park the first time I saw it, when I was 13. My parents took us there for camping. On the way out, I asked them to wait while I ran up to E1 Capitan, a 16 rock of 3,300 feet straight up. I touched that giant rock and knew 17 I wanted to climb it. That has been my life’s passion (钟爱) ever since— 18 the rocks and mountains of Yosemite. I’ve long made Yosemite my 19 .
About 15 years ago I started seeing a lot of 20 , like toilet paper, beer cans, and empty boxes, around the area. It’s 21 me why visitors started respecting the place 22 and treated such a beautiful home-like place this way.
I tried 23 trash (垃圾) myself, but the job was too big. I would 24 an hour or two on the job, only to find the area trashed all over again weeks later. Finally, I got so 25 it that I decided something had to change.
As a rock-climbing guide, I knew 26 about organizing any big event. But in 2004, together with some climbers, I set a date for a 27 . On that day, more than 300 people 28 . Over three days we collected about 6,000 pounds of trash. It was amazing how much we were able to 29 . I couldn’t believe the 30 we made—the park looked clean!
Each year volunteers come for the cleanup from everywhere. In 2007 alone, 2,945 people picked up 42,330 pounds of trash and 31 132 miles of roadway.
I often hear people 32 about their surroundings. If you are one of them, I would say the only way to change things is by 33 rather than complaining. We need to teach by 34 . You can’t blame others 35 you start with yourself.
16．A．distant B．huge C．narrow D．loose
17．A．immediately B．finally C．gradually D．recently
18．A．imagining B．painting C．describing D．climbing
19．A．garden B．home C．lab D．palace
20．A．material B．resources C．waste D．goods
21．A．beyond B．against C．over D．within
22．A．more B．most C．less D．least
23．A．throwing away B．picking up C．breaking down D．digging out
24．A．kill B．save C．wait D．spend
25．A．satisfied with B．delighted in C．tired of D．used to
26．A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing
27．A．cleanup B．party C．picnic D．concert
28．A．dropped out B．showed up C．looked around D．called back
29．A．demand B．receive C．accomplish D．overcome
30．A．plan B．visit C．contact D．difference
31．A．crossed B．measured C．covered D．designed
32．A．talk B．complain C．argue D．quarrel
33．A．doing B．thinking C．questioning D．watching
34．A．method B．explanation C．example D．research
35．A．although B．if C．when D．unless
【答案】
16．B 17．A 18．D 19．B 20．C 21．A 22．C 23．B 24．D 25．C 26．D 27．A 28．B 29．C 30．D 31．C 32．B 33．A 34．C 35．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者把优胜美地国家公园当作自己的家。当作者看到里面有大量的垃圾时，开始是自己，后来组织大家捡垃圾。由此作者明白改变事情的方法是动手去做，而不是抱怨。
16．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在出去的路上，我让他们等着，我跑到E1 Capitan，一块3300英尺高的巨石。A. distant遥远的；B. huge巨大的；C. narrow狭窄的；D. loose松散的。根据后文“rock of 3,300 feet straight up”可知这块岩石是巨大的。故选B。
17．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我碰了碰那块巨石，立刻就知道我要爬上去。A. immediately立即；B. finally最后；C. gradually逐渐地；D. recently最近。根据后文“I wanted to climb it”和“That has been my life’s passion (钟爱) ever since”可知，作者触碰岩石，立刻就知道自己要爬上去。故选A。
18．考查动词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，攀登优胜美地的岩石和高山一直是我生活的激情所在。A. imagining想象；B. painting绘画；C. describing描述；D. climbing攀爬。呼应上文“I wanted to climb it”指攀登岩石和高山。故选D。
19．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我一直把优胜美地作为我的家。A. garden花园；B. home家；C. lab实验室；D. palace宫殿。呼应后文“such a beautiful home-like place”作者把优胜美地公园当作家。故选B。
20．考查名词词义辨析。句意：大约15年前，我开始在附近看到很多垃圾，比如厕纸、啤酒罐和空盒子。A. material材料；B. resources资源；C. waste废品，浪费；D. goods商品。根据后文“like toilet paper, beer cans, and empty boxes”可知作者看到了很多垃圾。故选C。
21．考查介词词义辨析。句意：我不明白为什么游客开始不那么尊重这个地方，这样对待一个像家一样美丽的地方。A. beyond超越；B. against反对；C. over越过；D. within在里面。根据后文“why visitors started respecting the place”指作者不明白游客为什么不尊重这里，beyond sb.表示“某人不理解”。故选A。
22．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我不明白为什么游客开始不那么尊重这个地方，这样对待一个像家一样美丽的地方。A. more更多的；B. most最多的；C. less更少的；D. least最少的。结合上文看到很多垃圾，可知游客不那么尊重这里，故选C。
23．考查动词短语辨析。句意：我试着自己去捡垃圾，但工作太繁重了。A. throwing away扔掉；B. picking up捡起；C. breaking down出故障；D. digging out挖掘。根据后文“trash myself”指作者为了保护公园开始捡垃圾。且下文“In 2007 alone, 2,945 people picked up 42,330 pounds of trash”也是提示。故选B。
24．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我会花一两个小时在这个工作上，但几周后却发现这个地方又变成了一片垃圾地。A. kill杀死；B. save拯救；C. wait等待；D. spend花费。根据后文“an hour or two on the job”指花费时间捡垃圾，应用动词spend。故选D。
25．考查动词短语辨析。句意：最后，我厌倦了它，我决定做些改变。A. satisfied with满足于；B. delighted in感到快乐；C. tired of厌倦；D. used to习惯于。上文提到作者花时间捡垃圾，但几周后却发现这个地方又变成了一片垃圾地，最后厌倦了这么做。故选C。
26．考查不定代词辨析。句意：作为一名攀岩向导，我对组织任何大型活动一无所知。A. something某事；B. anything任何事；C. everything一切；D. nothing没有什么。根据上文“As a rock-climbing guide”可知，作者只是一名攀岩向导，所以对组织任何大型活动一无所知。故选D。
27．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但在2004年，我和一些登山者一起确定了清理的日期。A. cleanup清除；B. party聚会；C. picnic野餐；D. concert音乐会。根据后文“Over three days we collected about 6,000 pounds of trash.(在三天的时间里，我们收集了大约6000磅垃圾)”可知，作者和一些登山者一起确定了清理的日期。故选A。
28．考查动词短语辨析。句意：那天，有300多人到场。A. dropped out辍学；B. showed up露面；C. looked around环顾四周；D. called back召回。根据上文“more than 300 people”和下文“Over three days we collected about 6,000 pounds of trash.”指有300多人到场清理垃圾。故选B。
29．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们能完成这么多，真是令人惊讶。A. demand要求；B. receive收到；C. accomplish完成；D. overcome克服。根据“Over three days we collected about 6,000 pounds of trash.(在三天的时间里，我们收集了大约6000磅垃圾)”可知，这里指完成清理工作，故选C。
30．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不敢相信我们带来的改变——公园看起来很干净！A. plan计划；B. visit参观；C. contact联系；D. difference差异。根据后文“the park looked clean!”可知，作者他们的工作对公园产生了改变，故选D。
31．考查动词词义辨析。句意：每年都有来自各地的志愿者前来清理。仅在2007年，2945人就清理了42330磅垃圾，覆盖了132英里的道路。A. crossed交叉；B. measured测量；C. covered覆盖；D. designed设计。根据后文“132
miles of roadway”指行走了多少道路，应用cover。故选C。
32．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我经常听到人们抱怨他们的环境。A. talk谈论；B. complain抱怨；C. argue争论；D. quarrel争吵。呼应后文“rather than complaining”指人们抱怨他们的环境。故选B。
33．考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果你是其中之一，我会说，改变事情的唯一方法是行动，而不是抱怨。A. doing做；B. thinking思考；C. questioning质疑；D. watching观看。根据后文“rather than complaining”可知，改变事情的唯一方法是行动，而不是抱怨。故选A。
34．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们需要以身作则。A. method方法；B. explanation解释；C. example例子；D. research研究。根据后文“you start with yourself”可知强调以身作则，短语by example表示“通过实例”。故选C。
35．考查连词词义辨析。句意：你不能责怪别人，除非你从自己开始。A. although虽然；B. if如果；C. when当……时候；D. unless除非。引导条件状语从句，表示“除非”应用unless。故选D。
三、阅读理解
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Walt Disney World, Florida Walt Disney World is where the magic happens. There’s so much to explore. Visit Magic Kingdom for amazing rides including Space Mountain. Take a family picture in front of Cinderella’s Castle. Book a character meal and eat lunch with your children’s favorite characters. Tip: Visit Walt Disney World between March 2 and May 30 for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.
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36．What can people do in Walt Disney World
A．To take an fantastic ride at Busch Gardens.
B．To attend a course at Williamsburg’s treetops.
C．To visit the Diamond Head State Monument.
D．To take photos in front of Cinderella’s Castle.
37．Where can we learn about making glass
A．In Magic Kingdom.
B．In Baja Amusements.
C．At the Jamestown Glasshouse.
D．In the Honolulu Museum of Art.
38．What do Honolulu and Ocean City have in common
A．Mini golf. B．Water sports.
C．Bike riding. D．Character meals.
39．Which of the following is true
A．Ocean City is most pleasant and crowded during Christmas.
B．It is impossible to learn anything about history in Honolulu.
C．Williamsburg is a wonderful place for family adventure lovers.
D．March is the best time to visit the Walt Disney World.
40．In which part of a magazine can you find this passage
A．Travel. B．Sports.
C．Economy. D．Literature.
【答案】36．D 37．C 38．B 39．C 40．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个最佳家庭旅游目的地。
36．细节理解题。根据“Walt Disney World, Florida”部分关键句“Take a family picture in front of Cinderella’s Castle.”（在灰姑娘的城堡前拍一张全家福。）可知，在迪斯尼世界，你可以在灰姑娘的城堡前拍一张全家福。故选D项。
37．细节理解题。根据“Williamsburg, Virginia”部分关键句“Spend the day at Busch Gardens. Learn the chemistry of making glass at the Jamestown Glasshouse.”（在Busch Gardens度过一天，在Jamestown Glasshouse学习制造玻璃的化学。）可知，在Jamestown Glasshouse可以学习制造玻璃。故选C项。
38．细节理解题。根据“Honolulu, Hawaii”部分关键句“Try a new water sport. Go diving and snorkeling and take pictures by the beautiful Manoa Falls.”（尝试一项新的水上运动。去潜水和浮潜，在美丽的马诺阿瀑布边拍照。）可知，在Honolulu可以尝试水上运动；根据“Ocean City, Maryland”部分关键句“Spend quality time with your family listening to live music, playing mini golf, riding bikes together and joining in water sports.”（与家人共度美好时光，听现场音乐，打迷你高尔夫，一起骑自行车，参加水上运动。）可知，在Ocean City也可以参加水上运动，由此可知，Honolulu和Ocean City的共同点是水上运动。故选B项。
39．推理判断题。根据“Williamsburg, Virginia”部分关键句“Have fun and go on wild on all kinds of family adventures in Williamsburg, Virginia.”（在弗吉尼亚州的威廉斯堡，享受各种家庭冒险的乐趣，尽情狂欢。）可知，在弗吉尼亚州的威廉斯堡，可以享受各种家庭冒险的乐趣，由此可推知，威廉斯堡是家庭冒险爱好者的好去处。故选C项。
40．推理判断题。通读全文，结合文章题目“Top Family Travel Destinations”（最佳家庭旅游目的地）可知，本文主要介绍了四个家庭旅游目的地，由此可推断出，你能在报纸的旅行部分找到这篇文章。故选A项。
B
One freezing morning last February, I walked through Ontario Place. Trees were frosted sculptures. Large chunks of ice floated in the lake. Then I saw a group of people in bathing suits bouncing up and down in the water. They held hands, shouting and yelling into the sky. They looked and sounded so free.
I’ve always found cold water thrilling. The shock of it is like pressing a switch. It seems to reset my body and soul.
And last winter, I definitely needed a reset. I woke up most mornings with a dull, grey feeling as I forced myself out of bed to start the day. I needed something to cheer myself up, but I didn’t know what, until that day.
The ice warriors (勇士) emerged from the lake, their skin steaming. Trembling, they were yet laughing and hugging each other. I called out: “You guys are awesome!” One woman waved back, “Come and join us! We’ re here every Monday morning.”
The night before my first dip (游泳), I was excited and nervous. Cold water was one thing, but this icy lake was a whole other level. Should I back out Eventually, I got up in the dark and drove to the meeting spot.
After some wild warm up, I charged into the lake along with others. We yelled into the sky. Teeth chattering heart rates slowing, fingers and toes going numb (麻木), we stayed there for somewhere between two and five minutes. Knowing it was my first time, people cheered me on. It felt amazing. I was stupid with cold, but I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so happy.
Now I go dipping almost every day, and I’ve come to long for that moment when the cold becomes a second skin and my internal voice goes silent. Apart from the thrill of those first heart-stopping dives, which, ironically, saved me from going under, what has drawn me is this community of generous, open-hearted souls.
We laughed together, often, but from the stories we’ve shared about ourselves, I know I’m not the only one who faces life’s challenges. Holding hands in the freezing lake, we looked out for each other last winter and will do so through this one.
It won’t fix everything in our lives—but for some reason, it helps. At the end of each session I return home feeling stronger, lighter, more able to carry on. As another winter sets in, I’m more than ready to embrace the cold again.
41．When the author saw the people in the lake, her feeling can be best described as __________
A．nervous B．amazed
C．frightened D．calm
42．Why did the author think of joining the swimmers
A．To expand her social circle. B．To lift her spirits again.
C．To adapt to the cold weather. D．To prepare for a new career
43．What can be learnt about the author’s first dipping
A．She hesitated a bit before going.
B．She suffered from a heart problem.
C．She stayed in cold water too long.
D．She regretted not doing enough warm up.
44．What change has cold water swimming brought about in the author
A．She is more intelligent.
B．She gets more competitive.
C．She becomes a better storyteller.
D．She regains her inner peace.
45．What message does the author most likely want to convey
A．Severe cold builds up character
B．Group wisdom brightens our life.
C．Tackling the odds together cures.
D．Doing sports promotes friendship.
【答案】41．B 42．B 43．A 44．D 45．C
【导语】本文是记叙文。这篇文章讲述了作者在冰冷的湖中潜泳的经历，并且分享了参与这个活动的人们所带来的快乐和支持。通过这个经历，作者能够重新调整和振作起来，带着更强大的力量面对生活中的挑战。
41．推理判断题。根据第一段“Then I saw a group of people in bathing suits bouncing up and down in the water. They held hands, shouting and yelling into the sky. They looked and sounded so free. (然后我看到一群穿着泳衣的人在水里跳上跳下。他们手牵着手，对着天空大喊大叫。他们看起来很自由，听起来也很自由。)”以及第二段“I’ve always found cold water thrilling. The shock of it is like pressing a switch. It seems to reset my body and soul. (我一直觉得冰冷的水让人兴奋。它的冲击感就像按下一个按钮。似乎它能够重新调整我的身体和灵魂)”和第四段“The ice warriors (勇士) emerged from the lake, their skin steaming. Trembling, they were yet laughing and hugging each other. I called out: “You guys are awesome!” (冰勇士们从湖中冒出来，浑身冒着热气。他们颤抖着，但仍然笑着，互相拥抱着。我喊道：“你们太棒了!”)”可知，冷水让作者兴奋，她看到湖中的人，觉得他们太棒了，所以感觉是惊讶的。故选B项。
42．细节理解题。根据第三段“And last winter, I definitely needed a reset. I woke up most mornings with a dull, grey feeling as I forced myself out of bed to start the day. I needed something to cheer myself up, but I didn’t know what, until that day. (去年冬天，我确实需要重新调整一下。大多数早晨，当我强迫自己下床开始新的一天时，我都是带着一种沉闷、灰
暗的感觉醒来的。我需要一些东西让自己振作起来，但我不知道是什么，直到那天。)”可知，作者去年冬天，整个人很沮丧，需要一些东西让自己振作起来，所以想加入游泳。故选B项。
43．细节理解题。根据第五段“The night before my first dip (游泳), I was excited and nervous. Cold water was one thing, but this icy lake was a whole other level. Should I back out Eventually, I got up in the dark and drove to the meeting spot. (第一次泡澡的前一天晚上，我既兴奋又紧张。冷水是一回事，但这个冰湖完全是另一回事。我应该退出吗 最后，我在黑暗中起床，驱车前往会面地点。)”可知，作者第一次尝试冬泳前，她犹豫了一下。故选A项。
44．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Now I go dipping almost every day, and I’ve come to long for that moment when the cold becomes a second skin and my internal voice goes silent. (现在我几乎每天都去游泳，我已经开始渴望那一刻，当寒冷成为我的第二层皮肤，我内心的声音安静下来。)”可知，冷水游泳使作者恢复了内心的平静。故选D项。
45．主旨大意题。根据倒数第三段“Apart from the thrill of those first heart-stopping dives, which, ironically, saved me from going under, what has drawn me is this community of generous, open-hearted souls. (具有讽刺意味的是，第一次潜水的惊险刺激使我免于沉入海底，但吸引我的是这个慷慨、心胸开阔的社区)”，倒数第二段“We laughed together, often, but from the stories we’ve shared about ourselves, I know I’m not the only one who faces life’s challenges. Holding hands in the freezing lake, we looked out for each other last winter and will do so through this one. (我们经常一起笑，但从我们分享的故事中，我知道我不是唯一一个面临生活挑战的人。去年冬天，我们手牵着手在冰冷的湖面上守望着彼此，今年也将如此。)”以及最后一段“It won’t fix everything in our lives—but for some reason, it helps. At the end of each session I return home feeling stronger, lighter, more able to carry on. As another winter sets in, I’m more than ready to embrace the cold again. (它不会解决我们生活中的所有问题，但出于某种原因，它会有所帮助。每次游泳结束后，我回到家，感觉更强壮、更轻松，更能坚持下去。又一个冬天来临了，我已经准备好再次拥抱寒冷了。)”可知，作者最想传达的信息是，冬泳让自己感到惊险刺激，但是真正吸引作者的是和社区的人分享故事，一起面对生活的困难，互相鼓励，让自己感觉更强壮、更轻松，更能坚持下去，所以是一起解决问题治愈人心。故选C项。
C
For thousands of years, people have known that the best way to understand a concept is to explain it to someone else. “While we teach, we learn,” said Roman philosopher Seneca. Now scientists are bringing this ancient wisdom up-to-date. They’re documenting why teaching is such a fruitful way to learn, and designing innovative ways for young people to engage in instruction.
Researchers have found that students who sign up to tutor others work harder to understand the material, recall it more accurately and apply it more effectively. Student teachers score higher on tests than pupils who’re learning only for their own sake. But how can children, still learning themselves, teach others One answer: They can tutor younger kids. Some studies have found that first-born children are more intelligent than their later-born siblings (兄弟姐妹). This suggests their higher IQs result from the time they spend teaching their siblings. Now educators are experimenting with ways to apply this model to academic subjects. They engage college undergraduates to teach computer science to high school students, who in
turn instruct middle school students on the topic.
But the most cutting-edge(最前沿) tool under development is the “teachable agent” — a computerized character who learns, tries, makes mistakes and asks questions just like a real-world puter scientists have created an animated (动画的) figure called Betty’s Brain, who has been “taught” about environmental science by hundreds of middle school students. Student teachers are motivated to help Betty master certain materials. While preparing to teach, they organize their knowledge and improve their own understanding. And as they explain the information to it, they identify problems in their own thinking.
Feedback from the teachable agents further enhances the tutors’ learning. The agents’ questions compel(强迫) student tutors to think and explain the materials in different ways, and watching the agent solve problems allows them to see their knowledge put into action.
Above all, it’s the emotions one experiences in teaching that facilitate learning. Student tutors feel upset when their teachable agents fail, but happy when these virtual pupils succeed as they derive(获得) pride and satisfaction from someone else’s accomplishment.
46．What are researchers rediscovering through their studies
A．Seneca’s thinking is still applicable today.
B．Better learners will become better teachers.
C．Human intelligence tends to grow with age.
D．Philosophical thinking improves instruction.
47．How does teaching others benefit student tutors
A．It makes them aware of what they are strong at.
B．It motivates them to try novel ways of teaching.
C．It helps them learn their academic subjects better.
D．It enables them to better understand their teachers.
48．What do we learn about Betty’s Brain
A．It is a character in a popular cartoon.
B．It is a teaching tool under development.
C．It is a cutting-edge app in digital games.
D．It is a tutor for computer science students.
49．What do students do to teach their teachable agents
A．They motivate them to think independently.
B．They ask them to design their own questions.
C．They encourage them to give prompt (迅速的) feedback.
D．They use various ways to explain the materials.
50．What is the key factor that eases student tutors’ learning
A．Their sense of responsibility. B．Their emotional involvement.
C．The learning strategy acquired. D．The teaching experience gained.
【答案】46．A 47．C 48．B 49．D 50．B
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。罗马哲学家塞内加说:“我们边教边学。研究人员通过他们的研究重新发现Seneca的思想今天仍然适用。Betty’s Brain是一个正在开发中的教学工具。最重要的是，一个人在教学中体验到的情感促进了学习。
46．推理判断题。根据第一段中“While we teach, we learn,” said Roman philosopher Seneca. Now scientists are bringing this ancient wisdom up-to-date. They’re documenting why teaching is such a fruitful way to learn, and designing innovative ways for young people to engage in instruction.“罗马哲学家塞内加说:“我们边教边学。”现在，科学家们正在把这一古老的智慧更新到最新。他们正在记录为什么教学是一种富有成效的学习方式，并为年轻人设计创新的教学方式。”可知，研究人员通过他们的研究重新发现Seneca的思想今天仍然适用。故选A。
47．推理判断题。根据第二段中Now educators are experimenting with ways to apply this model to academic subjects.“现在，教育工作者正在尝试将这种模式应用于学术科目。”可知，教别人会帮助他们更好地学习他们的学科。故选C。
48．细节理解题。根据第三段中But the most cutting-edge(最前沿) tool under development is the “teachable agent” — a computerized character who learns, tries, makes mistakes and asks questions just like a real-world puter scientists have created an animated (动画的) figure called Betty’s Brain,“但目前正在开发的最先进的工具是“可教的代理”——一种计算机化的角色，它学习、尝试、犯错、提问，就像现实世界中的学生一样。计算机科学家创造了一个名为贝蒂的大脑的动画形象，”可知，Betty’s Brain是一个正在开发中的教学工具。故选B。
49．推理判断题。根据第三段中Student teachers are motivated to help Betty master certain materials. While preparing to teach, they organize their knowledge and improve their own understanding. And as they explain the information to it, they identify problems in their own thinking.“学生教师有动力帮助Betty掌握某些材料。在准备教学时，他们组织他们的知识和提高自己的理解。当他们向它解释信息时，他们用自己的思维发现问题。”可知，他们用各种方法来解释材料。故选D。
50．细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句Above all, it’s the emotions one experiences in teaching that facilitate learning.“最重要的是，一个人在教学中体验到的情感促进了学习。”故选B。
D
Let’s take a moment to consider the words of one of America’s most remarkable philosophers, Henry David Thoreau.
Thoreau spent the years 1845-1847 living on the outskirts of society in a small cabin in the woods by the side of Waldon Pond. He called this period of his life an experiment of intentional living and wrote this famous paragraph：
I went to the woods because I wished to live intentionally, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not
learn what it had to teach，and not，when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow（精华）of life.
There is great wisdom in Thoreau’s purpose here, and I think it’s very useful to ask ourselves this question：What would our lives be like if we sucked all the marrow out of life
If Thoreau’s quote sounds familiar, it may be from watching the film Dead Poets Society, a movie with deep wisdom. The film is about young men at a boarding school as they prepare to do good in the world because they have the privilege to bring about change. Their English teacher, played by Robin Williams, tries to convince them that they should live life well now instead of believing that they will find happiness after they reach certain goals. Part of his argument is conveyed by quoting this famous passage from Thoreau.
Sucking the marrow out of life sounds simple enough, but as a matter of fact, it may be the most difficult thing that we can ever do. But it actually is as simple as it. Sounds—though “simple” is not quite the same thing as “easy”. I can think of one barrier that often keeps us from living our best lives. What keeps us from getting the most out of life is our desire for approval and fame. In the process of always looking for fame and glory, there is the danger that we will stop living. In order to seek approval from others, we fail to find a sense of approval within our own spirit.
When we become aware that we are missing so much out of life, we can decide that we want to make changes. Our best move is to start small. If we are having a meal, whether a great festival feast or a modest supper, it is always within our power to take it slowly and really feel, taste, and enjoy the food before us. Few of us can easily do like Henry David Thoreau and get away from it all in the wilderness. But we can make small changes every single day.
51．What wisdom is conveyed in Thoreau’s words
A．Stay away from city life. B．Live one’s life to the fullest.
C．Only nature can bring happiness. D．One can never be too old to learn.
52．Why did the author mention the film Dead Poets Society
A．To recommend a good film. B．To praise the teacher’s wisdom.
C．To further illustrate Thoreau’s wisdom. D．To state the film was adapted from Thoreau’s works.
53．What’s the author’s attitude towards people’s seeking for approval
A．Critical. B．Supportive. C．Sympathetic. D．Unconcerned.
54．How can people change life for the better according to the author
A．Live in the wildness. B．Set higher goals.
C．Make small changes daily. D．Read more classics.
55．What could be the best title of the passage
A．Ask for More：Thoreau Exposes the Meaning of Life
B．Sunk in Thought：Thoreau Outshines Ancient Philosophers
C．Aim High：Thoreau’s Practical Advice Ensures Successful Life
D．To Live Intentionally：Thoreau’s Philosophy Remains Valuable
【答案】51．B 52．C 53．A 54．C 55．D
【分析】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了作者对于梭罗哲学的思考——人应该有意识的活着。他的哲学在当今社会仍然很有价值。
51．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life.（我希望活得深刻，汲取生命中所有的精华。）”可知，梭罗表达了人应该要充实的活着。故选B项。
52．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Part of his argument is conveyed by quoting this famous passage from Thoreau.（他的部分论点是引用了梭罗的这段名言。）”可知，文章提及《死亡诗社》这部电影为了更深入阐释梭罗的思想。故选C项。
53．推理判断题。根据文章第六段“What keeps us from getting the most out of life is our desire for approval and fame.（阻碍我们从生活中获得最大收获的是我们对赞许和名声的渴望。）”可推断，作者对于人们对于名声的追求持批判态度。故选A项。
54．细节理解题。根据文章第七段“But we can make small changes every single day.（但是我们每天都可以做出小小的改变。）”可知，作者认为人们应该每天都做出小的改变才能生活的更好。故选C项。
55．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Let’s take a moment to consider the words of one of America’s most remarkable philosophers, Henry David Thoreau.（让我们花点时间来思考一下美国最杰出的哲学家之一亨利·大卫·梭罗的话。）”及全文内容可知，文章是对于梭罗的哲学进行的思考——人需要有意识的生活。他的哲学在当今社会仍然很有价值。所以“To Live Intentionally：Thoreau’ s Philosophy Remains Valuable(活得有意义：梭罗的哲学仍然很有价值)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D项。
四、阅读表达
For most of her life, Suanne Laqueur’s passion for storytelling was shown on the dance floor.
Although Laqueur began writing at a young age, dancing always took center stage. She majored in dance and theater at Alfred University and taught at her mother’s dance studio in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, for years. But when her mother was ready to retire and an opportunity opened for Laqueur to take over the studio, she realized she had no interest in taking on the business side of her art: “Owning a studio is a lot of work — financially, logistically. I love the teaching, the choreographing (编舞), the staging, but I didn’t want to own it.”
Yet Laqueur’s disinterest in running the studio changed when she became a self-published author. In the fall of 2013, she decided to pursue self-publishing as a way of sharing her first completed novel with friends and family. During the process, she realized that following her true passion-telling stories through writing — made the business of the art worthwhile, and owning that business meant she could direct her writing career however she chose.
Starting with her second self-published novel, she began investing more time in marketing and building her audience.
Her investment paid off. Since 2014, Laqueur, now 49, has self-published six novels, which collectively have hundreds of ratings and reviews on Goodreads. Gradually, readers pay more attention to her works. In particular, her 2016 novel An Exaltation of Larks stole the show and won the grand prize at the 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards, topping more than 2, 300 entries.
“You have to write the most truthful story to you, and I think self-publishing allows that freedom,” she says, “If you work with traditional publishing, it’s more about what’s marketable. There are trade-offs, which everyone will tell you, but by self-publishing I have control of the book, I have control of the story, and I’m cool with that.”
56．Why didn’t Laqueur take over her mother’s studio (no more than 10 words)
57．What made Laqueur change her attitude to business (no more than 5 words)
58．What does the underlined part “stole the show” mean in paragraph 4 (no more than 3 words)
59．How does Laqueur enjoy the way of self-publishing (no more than 10 words)
60．Which do you think is the most important factor when pursuing your career Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
【答案】56．She didn’t have interest in running the studio.
Or: She disliked hated the business side of art.
Or: Owning a studio is much work-financially, logistically.
57．Self-publishing her novel(s).
Or: She became a self-published author.
Or: She self-published her novel(s).
58．Attracted/Caught/Captured/Drew people’s attention.
59．She has the freedom to write the most truthful story.
Or: She has control of the book and the story.
Or: She doesn’t have to consider the market and trade-offs.
60．Passion/Interest. If I have a great passion for my job, I will work harder and be more likely to succeed.
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了舞蹈演员Suanne Laqueur成功自助出版小说的经历。
56．考查细节理解。根据第二段中“But when her mother was ready to retire and an opportunity opened for Laqueur to take over the studio, she realized she had no interest in taking on the business side of her art: ‘Owning a studio is a lot of work — financially, logistically. I love the teaching, the choreographing (编舞), the staging, but I didn’t want to own it.’(但当她
的母亲准备退休，Laqueur有机会接管工作室时，她意识到自己没有兴趣从事艺术的商业方面的工作：‘拥有一个工作室需要很多工作——从财务上和后勤上。我喜欢这里的教学、编舞和舞台，但我不想拥有它。’)”可知，Laqueur不接管她母亲的工作室是因为她对于经营工作室没有兴趣，她讨厌艺术的商业一面，拥有一家工作室需要付出很多努力——无论是在财务上还是后勤上，故答案为She didn’t have interest in running the studio./She disliked hated the business side of art./Owning a studio is much work-financially, logistically.
57．考查细节理解。根据第三段中“Yet Laqueur’s disinterest in running the studio changed when she became a self-published author.(然而，当Laqueur成为一名自助出版的作家后，她对经营工作室的兴趣发生了变化)”可知，Laqueur成为一名自助出版的作家后对经营工作室的兴趣发生了变化，故答案为Self-publishing her novel(s)./ She became a self-published author./She self-published her novel(s).
58．考查词句猜测。划线短语上文“Gradually, readers pay more attention to her works.(渐渐地，读者越来越关注她的作品)”提到，读者越来越关注她的作品，结合划线短语所在句中“In particular(尤其是)”以及“won the grand prize at the 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards, topping more than 2, 300 entries(在第25届《作家文摘》年度自出版图书奖上，从2300多部作品中脱颖而出，获得了大奖)”可知，此处是举例说明她的作品备受关注，stole the show意为“引起人们的关注”，故答案为Attracted/Caught/Captured/Drew people’s attention.
59．考查细节理解。根据最后一段“‘You have to write the most truthful story to you, and I think self-publishing allows that freedom,’ she says, ‘If you work with traditional publishing, it’s more about what’s marketable. There are trade-offs, which everyone will tell you, but by self-publishing I have control of the book, I have control of the story, and I’m cool with that.’(‘你必须为自己写最真实的故事，我认为自助出版允许这种自由，’她说，‘如果你与传统出版合作，更多的是关于什么是有市场的。每个人都会告诉你，这是有利有弊的，但通过自助出版，我可以控制这本书，我可以控制这个故事，我对此很满意。’)”可知，Laqueur喜欢自助出版是因为她有自由写出最真实的故事，可以控制书和故事，不需要考虑市场和权衡，故答案为She has the freedom to write the most truthful story./She has control of the book and the story./She doesn’t have to consider the market and trade-offs.
60．考查开放题型。根据第一段“For most of her life, Suanne Laqueur’s passion for storytelling was shown on the dance floor.(在她生命的大部分时间里，Suanne Laqueur对讲故事的热情都表现在舞池里)”和第三段中“During the process, she realized that following her true passion — telling stories through writing — made the business of the art worthwhile, and owning that business meant she could direct her writing career however she chose.(在这个过程中，她意识到，追随自己真正的热情——通过写作讲故事——让艺术事业变得有价值，拥有这项事业意味着她可以随心所欲地指导自己的写作生涯)”可知，Suanne Laqueur凭借对写作的热情成功地自助出版小说，作品备受关注并获得很多奖项，因此我认为在职业生涯中热情或者兴趣最重要，因为如果我对我的工作有很大的热情，我就会更努力地工作，更有可能成功。故答案为Passion/Interest. If I have a great passion for my job, I will work harder and be more likely to succeed.
五、书面表达
61．假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。六月十四日是世界献血者日(World Blood Donor Day)，你在京学习的英国好
友Jim决定当天去献血，并询问你的意愿。请你用英文给他回复一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.你的答复及理由；
2.提醒注意事项。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
9 April 2024
Dear Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
Thank you for considering me for such an important cause. I truly appreciate your invitation to join you in donating blood on World Blood Donor Day.
However, due to personal reasons, I won’t be able to participate this time. Nonetheless, I fully support your decision to donate blood, as it can save lives.
Please remember to eat a healthy meal before donating, stay hydrated, and get plenty of rest afterward. Also, make sure to follow all instructions given by the medical staff during the donation process.
Wishing you a successful and rewarding experience!
Yours,
Li Hua
【导语】本书面表达是一篇应用文写作，在京学习的英国好友Jim决定在世界献血者日当天去献血，想要询问你的意愿，按要求考生用英文写一封电子邮件回复Jim。
【详解】1.词汇积累
重要的：important→significant/crucial
因为：due to→owing to/because of
完全地：fully→completely/totally
拯救：save→rescue
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Please remember to eat a healthy meal before donating, stay hydrated, and get plenty of rest afterward.
拓展句：Before you prepare for the donation, remember to eat a healthy meal, stay hydrated, and get plenty of rest afterward.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Nonetheless, I fully support your decision to donate blood, as it can save lives. (运用了as引导的原因状语从句)
【高分句型2】Also, make sure to follow all instructions given by the medical staff during the donation process. (运用了过去分词作后置定语)DAY 27考前冲刺综合练（一）
一、单项选择
1．—Did you watch the news on TV last night
— ________ I was doing my homework.
A．No way. B．No problem. C．No wonder. D．Not really.
2． —What is the man, do you know
—I don’t know exactly. But I think he can be ________ but a teacher.
A．anybody B．something C．anything D．everybody
3．We can observe that artificial intelligence has already made a(n) ________ on our lives in many ways.
A．statement B．impact
C．impression D．judgment
4．This is _________ my father has taught me—to always face difficulties and hope for the best.
A．how B．which
C．that D．what
5．According to the rules of the company, those who ________ the great loss of money will be fired.
A．are aware of B．are qualified for C．are concerned about D．are responsible for
6．Currently, about 35,000 works ________ in over 300 rooms in the Louvre, and it would take a lifetime to see everything.
A．were displaying B．are displaying
C．were being displayed D．are being displayed
7．I wanted to make dumplings but found I had ________ flour, so I went out to buy some.
A．made up for B．run out of
C．kept away from D．got down to
8．—Where have you been, Alice You’re over an hour late.
—Yes, but ______. I was late getting off work and then I missed the bus.
A．I had no idea B．I couldn’t help it C．that’s not the point D．that didn’t count
9．—I wonder why Robert hasn’t shown up at the interview yet. It’s a pity if he missed.
—I’m not sure, but he ________ in a traffic jam riding here.
A．could be stuck B．should be stuck C．must have been stuck D．might have been stuck
10．After graduation, Jane ________ her job as a volunteer teacher in the countryside.
A．picked up B．passed away C．took up D．passed on
11．Afternoon tea, ________ as a light snack to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, dates back to the 1840s.
A．to design B．designing C．designed D．having designed
12．________ we achieve great success in our work, we should not be too proud.
A．Ever since B．Even if C．In case D．As though
13．In our campus ______, which was built many years ago.
A．a building stands B．a building lies
C．stands a building D．lies a building
14．As things got from bad to worse, few job opportunities were ______to college students.
A．agreeable B．available C．convenient D．capable
15．The days are gone ______ physical strength was all you needed to make a living.
A．when B．that C．where D．which
二、完形填空
I fell in love with Yosemite National Park the first time I saw it, when I was 13. My parents took us there for camping. On the way out, I asked them to wait while I ran up to E1 Capitan, a 16 rock of 3,300 feet straight up. I touched that giant rock and knew 17 I wanted to climb it. That has been my life’s passion (钟爱) ever since— 18 the rocks and mountains of Yosemite. I’ve long made Yosemite my 19 .
About 15 years ago I started seeing a lot of 20 , like toilet paper, beer cans, and empty boxes, around the area. It’s 21 me why visitors started respecting the place 22 and treated such a beautiful home-like place this way.
I tried 23 trash (垃圾) myself, but the job was too big. I would 24 an hour or two on the job, only to find the area trashed all over again weeks later. Finally, I got so 25 it that I decided something had to change.
As a rock-climbing guide, I knew 26 about organizing any big event. But in 2004, together with some climbers, I set a date for a 27 . On that day, more than 300 people 28 . Over three days we collected about 6,000 pounds of trash. It was amazing how much we were able to 29 . I couldn’t believe the 30 we made—the park looked clean!
Each year volunteers come for the cleanup from everywhere. In 2007 alone, 2,945 people picked up 42,330 pounds of trash and 31 132 miles of roadway.
I often hear people 32 about their surroundings. If you are one of them, I would say the only way to change things is by 33 rather than complaining. We need to teach by 34 . You can’t blame others 35 you start with yourself.
16．A．distant B．huge C．narrow D．loose
17．A．immediately B．finally C．gradually D．recently
18．A．imagining B．painting C．describing D．climbing
19．A．garden B．home C．lab D．palace
20．A．material B．resources C．waste D．goods
21．A．beyond B．against C．over D．within
22．A．more B．most C．less D．least
23．A．throwing away B．picking up C．breaking down D．digging out
24．A．kill B．save C．wait D．spend
25．A．satisfied with B．delighted in C．tired of D．used to
26．A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing
27．A．cleanup B．party C．picnic D．concert
28．A．dropped out B．showed up C．looked around D．called back
29．A．demand B．receive C．accomplish D．overcome
30．A．plan B．visit C．contact D．difference
31．A．crossed B．measured C．covered D．designed
32．A．talk B．complain C．argue D．quarrel
33．A．doing B．thinking C．questioning D．watching
34．A．method B．explanation C．example D．research
35．A．although B．if C．when D．unless
三、阅读理解
A
Top Family Travel Destinations
Walt Disney World, Florida Walt Disney World is where the magic happens. There’s so much to explore. Visit Magic Kingdom for amazing rides including Space Mountain. Take a family picture in front of Cinderella’s Castle. Book a character meal and eat lunch with your children’s favorite characters. Tip: Visit Walt Disney World between March 2 and May 30 for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.
Williamsburg, Virginia Have fun and go on wild on all kinds of family adventures in Williamsburg, Virginia. Spend the day at Busch Gardens. Learn the chemistry of making glass at the Jamestown Glasshouse. Looking for an exciting rush Try the Ape Treetop Adventure Course and fly over Williamsburg’s treetops.
Honolulu, Hawaii Hawaii has a lot to offer to your family. Try a new water sport. Go diving and snorkeling and take pictures by the beautiful Manoa Falls. Then, take a private tour, visit the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve and learn more about history at the Battleship Missouri Memorial, the Diamond Head State Monument and the Honolulu Museum of Art
Ocean City, Maryland Take this year’s summer vacation in Ocean City, Maryland. Spend quality time with your family listening to live music, playing mini golf, riding bikes together and joining in water sports. Looking for even more fun for the kids Visit the Pirate Adventures of Ocean City, Baja Amusements, the Candy Kitchen and the Bahia Marina
36．What can people do in Walt Disney World
A．To take an fantastic ride at Busch Gardens.
B．To attend a course at Williamsburg’s treetops.
C．To visit the Diamond Head State Monument.
D．To take photos in front of Cinderella’s Castle.
37．Where can we learn about making glass
A．In Magic Kingdom.
B．In Baja Amusements.
C．At the Jamestown Glasshouse.
D．In the Honolulu Museum of Art.
38．What do Honolulu and Ocean City have in common
A．Mini golf. B．Water sports.
C．Bike riding. D．Character meals.
39．Which of the following is true
A．Ocean City is most pleasant and crowded during Christmas.
B．It is impossible to learn anything about history in Honolulu.
C．Williamsburg is a wonderful place for family adventure lovers.
D．March is the best time to visit the Walt Disney World.
40．In which part of a magazine can you find this passage
A．Travel. B．Sports.
C．Economy. D．Literature.
B
One freezing morning last February, I walked through Ontario Place. Trees were frosted sculptures. Large chunks of ice floated in the lake. Then I saw a group of people in bathing suits bouncing up and down in the water. They held hands, shouting and yelling into the sky. They looked and sounded so free.
I’ve always found cold water thrilling. The shock of it is like pressing a switch. It seems to reset my body and soul.
And last winter, I definitely needed a reset. I woke up most mornings with a dull, grey feeling as I forced myself out of bed to start the day. I needed something to cheer myself up, but I didn’t know what, until that day.
The ice warriors (勇士) emerged from the lake, their skin steaming. Trembling, they were yet laughing and hugging
each other. I called out: “You guys are awesome!” One woman waved back, “Come and join us! We’ re here every Monday morning.”
The night before my first dip (游泳), I was excited and nervous. Cold water was one thing, but this icy lake was a whole other level. Should I back out Eventually, I got up in the dark and drove to the meeting spot.
After some wild warm up, I charged into the lake along with others. We yelled into the sky. Teeth chattering heart rates slowing, fingers and toes going numb (麻木), we stayed there for somewhere between two and five minutes. Knowing it was my first time, people cheered me on. It felt amazing. I was stupid with cold, but I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so happy.
Now I go dipping almost every day, and I’ve come to long for that moment when the cold becomes a second skin and my internal voice goes silent. Apart from the thrill of those first heart-stopping dives, which, ironically, saved me from going under, what has drawn me is this community of generous, open-hearted souls.
We laughed together, often, but from the stories we’ve shared about ourselves, I know I’m not the only one who faces life’s challenges. Holding hands in the freezing lake, we looked out for each other last winter and will do so through this one.
It won’t fix everything in our lives—but for some reason, it helps. At the end of each session I return home feeling stronger, lighter, more able to carry on. As another winter sets in, I’m more than ready to embrace the cold again.
41．When the author saw the people in the lake, her feeling can be best described as __________
A．nervous B．amazed
C．frightened D．calm
42．Why did the author think of joining the swimmers
A．To expand her social circle. B．To lift her spirits again.
C．To adapt to the cold weather. D．To prepare for a new career
43．What can be learnt about the author’s first dipping
A．She hesitated a bit before going.
B．She suffered from a heart problem.
C．She stayed in cold water too long.
D．She regretted not doing enough warm up.
44．What change has cold water swimming brought about in the author
A．She is more intelligent.
B．She gets more competitive.
C．She becomes a better storyteller.
D．She regains her inner peace.
45．What message does the author most likely want to convey
A．Severe cold builds up character
B．Group wisdom brightens our life.
C．Tackling the odds together cures.
D．Doing sports promotes friendship.
C
For thousands of years, people have known that the best way to understand a concept is to explain it to someone else. “While we teach, we learn,” said Roman philosopher Seneca. Now scientists are bringing this ancient wisdom up-to-date. They’re documenting why teaching is such a fruitful way to learn, and designing innovative ways for young people to engage in instruction.
Researchers have found that students who sign up to tutor others work harder to understand the material, recall it more accurately and apply it more effectively. Student teachers score higher on tests than pupils who’re learning only for their own sake. But how can children, still learning themselves, teach others One answer: They can tutor younger kids. Some studies have found that first-born children are more intelligent than their later-born siblings (兄弟姐妹). This suggests their higher IQs result from the time they spend teaching their siblings. Now educators are experimenting with ways to apply this model to academic subjects. They engage college undergraduates to teach computer science to high school students, who in turn instruct middle school students on the topic.
But the most cutting-edge(最前沿) tool under development is the “teachable agent” — a computerized character who learns, tries, makes mistakes and asks questions just like a real-world puter scientists have created an animated (动画的) figure called Betty’s Brain, who has been “taught” about environmental science by hundreds of middle school students. Student teachers are motivated to help Betty master certain materials. While preparing to teach, they organize their knowledge and improve their own understanding. And as they explain the information to it, they identify problems in their own thinking.
Feedback from the teachable agents further enhances the tutors’ learning. The agents’ questions compel(强迫) student tutors to think and explain the materials in different ways, and watching the agent solve problems allows them to see their knowledge put into action.
Above all, it’s the emotions one experiences in teaching that facilitate learning. Student tutors feel upset when their teachable agents fail, but happy when these virtual pupils succeed as they derive(获得) pride and satisfaction from someone else’s accomplishment.
46．What are researchers rediscovering through their studies
A．Seneca’s thinking is still applicable today.
B．Better learners will become better teachers.
C．Human intelligence tends to grow with age.
D．Philosophical thinking improves instruction.
47．How does teaching others benefit student tutors
A．It makes them aware of what they are strong at.
B．It motivates them to try novel ways of teaching.
C．It helps them learn their academic subjects better.
D．It enables them to better understand their teachers.
48．What do we learn about Betty’s Brain
A．It is a character in a popular cartoon.
B．It is a teaching tool under development.
C．It is a cutting-edge app in digital games.
D．It is a tutor for computer science students.
49．What do students do to teach their teachable agents
A．They motivate them to think independently.
B．They ask them to design their own questions.
C．They encourage them to give prompt (迅速的) feedback.
D．They use various ways to explain the materials.
50．What is the key factor that eases student tutors’ learning
A．Their sense of responsibility. B．Their emotional involvement.
C．The learning strategy acquired. D．The teaching experience gained.
D
Let’s take a moment to consider the words of one of America’s most remarkable philosophers, Henry David Thoreau.
Thoreau spent the years 1845-1847 living on the outskirts of society in a small cabin in the woods by the side of Waldon Pond. He called this period of his life an experiment of intentional living and wrote this famous paragraph：
I went to the woods because I wished to live intentionally, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach，and not，when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow（精华）of life.
There is great wisdom in Thoreau’s purpose here, and I think it’s very useful to ask ourselves this question：What would our lives be like if we sucked all the marrow out of life
If Thoreau’s quote sounds familiar, it may be from watching the film Dead Poets Society, a movie with deep wisdom. The film is about young men at a boarding school as they prepare to do good in the world because they have the privilege to bring about change. Their English teacher, played by Robin Williams, tries to convince them that they should live life well
now instead of believing that they will find happiness after they reach certain goals. Part of his argument is conveyed by quoting this famous passage from Thoreau.
Sucking the marrow out of life sounds simple enough, but as a matter of fact, it may be the most difficult thing that we can ever do. But it actually is as simple as it. Sounds—though “simple” is not quite the same thing as “easy”. I can think of one barrier that often keeps us from living our best lives. What keeps us from getting the most out of life is our desire for approval and fame. In the process of always looking for fame and glory, there is the danger that we will stop living. In order to seek approval from others, we fail to find a sense of approval within our own spirit.
When we become aware that we are missing so much out of life, we can decide that we want to make changes. Our best move is to start small. If we are having a meal, whether a great festival feast or a modest supper, it is always within our power to take it slowly and really feel, taste, and enjoy the food before us. Few of us can easily do like Henry David Thoreau and get away from it all in the wilderness. But we can make small changes every single day.
51．What wisdom is conveyed in Thoreau’s words
A．Stay away from city life. B．Live one’s life to the fullest.
C．Only nature can bring happiness. D．One can never be too old to learn.
52．Why did the author mention the film Dead Poets Society
A．To recommend a good film. B．To praise the teacher’s wisdom.
C．To further illustrate Thoreau’s wisdom. D．To state the film was adapted from Thoreau’s works.
53．What’s the author’s attitude towards people’s seeking for approval
A．Critical. B．Supportive. C．Sympathetic. D．Unconcerned.
54．How can people change life for the better according to the author
A．Live in the wildness. B．Set higher goals.
C．Make small changes daily. D．Read more classics.
55．What could be the best title of the passage
A．Ask for More：Thoreau Exposes the Meaning of Life
B．Sunk in Thought：Thoreau Outshines Ancient Philosophers
C．Aim High：Thoreau’s Practical Advice Ensures Successful Life
D．To Live Intentionally：Thoreau’s Philosophy Remains Valuable
四、阅读表达
For most of her life, Suanne Laqueur’s passion for storytelling was shown on the dance floor.
Although Laqueur began writing at a young age, dancing always took center stage. She majored in dance and theater at Alfred University and taught at her mother’s dance studio in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, for years. But when her mother was ready to retire and an opportunity opened for Laqueur to take over the studio, she realized she had no interest in taking
on the business side of her art: “Owning a studio is a lot of work — financially, logistically. I love the teaching, the choreographing (编舞), the staging, but I didn’t want to own it.”
Yet Laqueur’s disinterest in running the studio changed when she became a self-published author. In the fall of 2013, she decided to pursue self-publishing as a way of sharing her first completed novel with friends and family. During the process, she realized that following her true passion-telling stories through writing — made the business of the art worthwhile, and owning that business meant she could direct her writing career however she chose.
Starting with her second self-published novel, she began investing more time in marketing and building her audience. Her investment paid off. Since 2014, Laqueur, now 49, has self-published six novels, which collectively have hundreds of ratings and reviews on Goodreads. Gradually, readers pay more attention to her works. In particular, her 2016 novel An Exaltation of Larks stole the show and won the grand prize at the 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards, topping more than 2, 300 entries.
“You have to write the most truthful story to you, and I think self-publishing allows that freedom,” she says, “If you work with traditional publishing, it’s more about what’s marketable. There are trade-offs, which everyone will tell you, but by self-publishing I have control of the book, I have control of the story, and I’m cool with that.”
56．Why didn’t Laqueur take over her mother’s studio (no more than 10 words)
57．What made Laqueur change her attitude to business (no more than 5 words)
58．What does the underlined part “stole the show” mean in paragraph 4 (no more than 3 words)
59．How does Laqueur enjoy the way of self-publishing (no more than 10 words)
60．Which do you think is the most important factor when pursuing your career Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
五、书面表达
61．假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。六月十四日是世界献血者日(World Blood Donor Day)，你在京学习的英国好友Jim决定当天去献血，并询问你的意愿。请你用英文给他回复一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.你的答复及理由；
2.提醒注意事项。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
9 April 2024
Dear Jim,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
