2024年高考英语考前必练密卷01（新高考专用）
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第一部分 听力（略）（共两节，满分 30 分）
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Around the world, coral reefs (珊瑚礁) are in danger. Now, let’s check out a few ways conservationists are protecting these habitats.
Seaweed Smackdown
Hot ocean temperatures can supercharge seaweed growth — and that’s not good for a reef. So, in Hawaii, scientists have used an underwater vacuum (真空吸器) to suck up lots of seaweed into the device’s long tube. In Australia, scientists are studying a low-tech solution: pulling seaweed by hand.
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Some polyps (珊瑚虫) are harmed by heat waves and pollution. Scientists cut parts of coral from a healthy reef. Then these polyps are taken to a nursery, which could be in shallow protected areas underwater. After about a year, the healthy coral parts are attached to damaged reefs. The nursery-grown corals can bring new life to a struggling habitat.
Sound Saver
Healthy reefs are noisy. Fish make different sounds, and thousands of shrimp create and pop bubbles with their claws to create a sound. The biologists play sounds of healthy reefs through underwater speakers. They found that six weeks of broadcasting healthy reef sounds doubled the amount of fish in the area.
Bleaching Killer
One of the biggest threats to coral reefs is bleaching. Here’s how it works.
Thriving coral Most coral species survive by partnering with tiny algae (藻类), which make food for the coral by changing sunlight into sugar. Under stress But when the ocean water gets too hot, the algae produce too much oxygen, which can hurt the coral. Bleaching So corals kick out the algae. As the algae leave, the color disappears and the coral appears to turn white. This process is called bleaching.
Biologists have discovered that many corals in the Red Sea have a species of algae in their tissue that’s found nowhere else, so they can survive heat waves. Biologists hope their work will inspire governments and environmental groups to protect these corals.
1．Which of the following might be the subtitle of Paragraph 3
A．Underwater Nurseries. B．Fishing Guides.
C．Seaweed Cleaners. D．Colour Designers.
2．What can mainly help stop corals bleaching
A．Breathing in more oxygen. B．Changing the appearance.
C．Absorbing more sound. D．Partnering with algae.
3．What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage
A．To present the serious damages to corals. B．To explain the reasons for coral habitat loss.
C．To introduce the methods of coral protection. D．To compare the effects of different solutions.
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了自然资源保护主义者保护珊瑚礁的几种方法。
1．主旨大意题。根据第三段第二句到最后一句“Scientists cut parts of coral from a healthy reef. Then these polyps are taken to a nursery, which could be in shallow protected areas underwater. After about a year, the healthy coral parts are attached to damaged reefs. The nursery-grown corals can bring new life to a struggling habitat.(科学家们从健康的珊瑚礁上切下部分珊瑚。然后这些珊瑚虫被带到苗圃，苗圃可能位于水下的浅水保护区。大约一年后，健康的珊瑚部分会附着在受损的珊瑚礁上。苗圃生长的珊瑚可以给挣扎中的栖息地带来新的生命。)”可知，第三段主要对水下育苗场进行了介绍。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据Bleaching Killer部分中的“Most coral species survive by partnering with tiny algae (藻类), which make food for the coral by changing sunlight into sugar.(大多数珊瑚物种通过与微小的藻类合作而生存，这些藻类通过将阳光转化为糖来为珊瑚提供食物。)”和“Biologists have discovered that many corals in the Red Sea have a species of algae in their tissue that’s found nowhere else, so they can survive heat waves. Biologists hope their work will inspire
governments and environmental groups to protect these corals.(生物学家发现，红海的许多珊瑚组织中都有一种其他地方没有的藻类，所以它们可以在热浪中生存。生物学家希望他们的工作能激励政府和环保组织保护这些珊瑚。)”可知，和藻类合作能主要帮助阻止珊瑚白化。故选D。
3．推理判断题。根据第一段“Around the world, coral reefs (珊瑚礁) are in danger. Now, let’s check out a few ways conservationists are protecting these habitats.(世界各地的珊瑚礁都处于危险之中。现在，让我们来看看自然资源保护主义者保护这些栖息地的几种方法。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍保护珊瑚的方法。故选C。
B
A year ago, my wife and I sold one of our cars and replaced it with an e-bike. I knew that passenger vehicles are responsible for much of our greenhouse-gas emissions. I also knew that electric cars were an imperfect fix. Though they’re responsible for less carbon pollution than gas cars, their supply chain is carbon intensive. But an e-bike’s comparatively tiny battery means less electricity, fewer emissions and fewer resources. E-bikes are clearly better for the planet than cars of any kind.
But I also viewed getting rid of my car as a sacrifice. I live in Colorado; e-biking would mean freezing in winter and sweating in summer. It was the right thing to do, I thought, but it was not going to be fun.
I was very wrong. The first thing I noticed was the savings. Between car payments, insurance, maintenance (保养), and gas, a car-centered lifestyle is expensive. I predict that we’ll save about $50,000 over the next five years by selling our car.
The actual experience of riding to work each day over the past year has been equally surprising. In winter, I wear gloves, warm socks, a thick cap, and a ski jacket when I ride, and I am almost never too cold. In summer, I didn’t break a sweat. I just used the throttle (油门), sat back, and enjoyed my ride.
I arrived to work a little more lighthearted for having spent the morning in fresh air rather than traffic. I jumped on my bike after a stressful day at work and rode home down a street edged with changing fall leaves. I felt more connected to the physical environment around me than I had when I’d traveled the same route surrounded by metal and glass.
4．Why did the author change a car for an e-bike
A．He wanted to do something good for environment.
B．He thought that e-bikes would replace gas vehicles.
C．He couldn’t afford the expensive transportation costs.
D．He believed e-bike’s supply chain was environment-friendly.
5．What did the author think he would sacrifice for the e-biking
A．The traffic safety. B．The traffic comfort.
C．The traffic economy. D．The traffic convenience.
6．What is the author’s feeling about having ridden an e-bike for a year
A．Tolerant. B．Unexpected. C．Conservative. D．Compromising.
7．What is the best title for the text
A．Changes Brought by an E-bike B．My Green Life for the Last Year
C．The Replacement for Gas Vehicles D．Comparation Between Cars and E-bikes
【答案】4．A 5．B 6．B 7．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者卖掉一辆汽车换成电动自行车, 一年后, 他对骑车上下班的担忧变成了惊喜。
4．细节理解题。根据第一段“But an e-bike’s comparatively tiny battery means less electricity, fewer emissions and fewer resources. E-bikes are clearly better for the planet than cars of any kind.(但电动自行车相对较小的电池意味着更少的电力、更少的排放和更少的资源。电动自行车显然比任何一种汽车都更有益于地球)”可知，作者换电动自行车是因为它更加环保。故选A。
5．细节理解题。根据第二段“I live in Colorado; e-biking would mean freezing in winter and sweating in summer.(我住在科罗拉多州；骑电动自行车意味着冬天挨冻，夏天大汗淋漓)”可知，作者认为汽车相对更舒服，这方面是作者牺牲的。故选B。
6．推理判断题。根据第二段中“It was the right thing to do, I thought, but it was not going to be fun.(我想，这样做是对的，但这不会很有趣)”和第四段中“The actual experience of riding to work each day over the past year has been equally surprising.(在过去的一年里，每天骑车上班的实际经历同样令人惊讶)”可知，作者对骑电动车上班一年的感受是出乎意料的惊喜。故选B。
7．主旨大意题。根据第四段中“The actual experience of riding to work each day over the past year has been equally surprising.(在过去的一年里，每天骑车上班的实际经历同样令人惊讶)”结合文章讲述作者卖掉一辆汽车换成电动自行车后, 骑车上下班给自己带来的惊喜。A选项“电动自行车带来的变化”最符合文章标题。故选A。
C
Every year over the Christmas holiday, I declutter and organize my kids’ rooms. I just can’t stand the thought of adding more clutter (杂物) to their cabinets when they’re already fully packed with all that stuff. It’s no secret that clutter weighs on us mentally, and when it’s not dealt with, the problem only worsens. All that stuff can make us feel anxious and overwhelmed. And if it’s in our bedrooms, it can even keep us from sleeping well. Research has shown that those with cluttered bedrooms have more trouble getting enough sleep.
I separate their toys, books, and clothing into one of three piles: for donations, friends with younger children, and, finally, that which is too damaged to keep at all. The process can take hours, but when I’m done, there’s a huge weight lifted as all the clutter finds a new home.
Organizing and decluttering our space gives us a sense of control over our surroundings, says Jourdan Travers, a psychotherapist and clinical director of Awake Therapy in New York City. “Mess is stress. Humans have limited bandwidth, and it isn’t easy to focus on essential tasks when we are in messy or unclean spaces,” says Travers. The research backs this up. A study published in the September 2017 issue of Current Psychology found that “clutter problems led to a significant decrease in satisfaction with life among older adults.” The study found that those who delay decluttering because of “indecision” end up with a mounting issue that weighs on their mind.
Sometimes, however, we have trouble parting with our stuff. It can start to mount up because the task of decluttering and reorganizing can start to feel overwhelming and intense. There are various reasons why we hold onto stuff, some of which are valid. If something is a family heirloom, for example, and has deep meaning, we may not want to part with it.
Maybe it’s that outfit you hope one day you’ll fit into. Maybe the items were expensive, and even though you don’t wear them anymore, you hate the idea of parting with them. If there are some items you have trouble parting with, try getting rid of the easy stuff first.
8．What is a direct consequence of cluttering
A．One will feel out of control over his life.
B．One will feel burden piling up in his brain.
C．One will feel unable to deal with all the stuff.
D．One will feel relieved by his mental problems.
9．Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “bandwidth” in paragraph 3
A．Brain capacity.
B．Work efficiency.
C．Energy level.
D．Learning competence.
10．In what way is decluttering rewarding
A．It can boost our well-being.
B．It can bring hope to the needy.
C．It can guarantee a sound sleep.
D．It can teach children how to organize.
11．What can be the best title for the text
A．Decluttering-A Lifestyle in fashion.
B．Decluttering-A Psychological Therapy.
C．Decluttering-A Solution to “Indecision”.
D．Decluttering-A Way to Clear Our Mind Out.
【答案】8．B 9．A 10．A 11．D
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。本文阐述了生活中乱堆物品(cluttering) 对于人们心理层面的负面影响以及物品的清理(decluttering) 对于人们缓解压力的积极作用。最后，作者还试图探寻人们难以舍弃物品的原因。
8．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“I just can’t stand the thought of adding more clutter (杂物) to their cabinets when they’re already fully packed with all that stuff. It’s no secret that clutter weighs on us mentally, and when it’s not dealt with, the problem only worsens. All that stuff can make us feel anxious and overwhelmed. (众所周知，杂物会给我们的精神带来压力，如果不加以处理，问题只会变得更糟。所有这些都会让我们感到焦虑和不知所措。)”可知，物品杂乱堆放会给我们带来压力，让大脑堆积负担。故选B。
9．词义猜测题。根据文章第三段中“and it isn’t easy to focus on essential tasks when we are in messy or unclean spaces says Travers. (特拉弗斯说，当我们在凌乱或不干净的空间中时，我们不容易专注于重要的任务。)”可知，可知人的大脑处理任务的能力是有限的。由此猜测，划线词bandwidth意为“大脑能力”。故选A。
10．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“A study published in the September 2017 issue of Current Psychology found that ‘clutter problems led to a significant decrease in satisfaction with life among older adults.” (2017年9月发表在《当代心理学》杂志上的一项研究发现，“杂乱的问题导致老年人对生活的满意度显著下降。”)”可知，清理能促进人对生活的满意度，即提升人们的幸福感。故选A。
11．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“And if it’s in our bedrooms, it can even keep us from sleeping well. Research has shown that those with cluttered bedrooms have more trouble getting enough sleep. (如果它在我们的卧室里，它甚至会让我们睡不好。研究表明，卧室杂乱的人更难以获得充足的睡眠。)”以及第三段“A study published in the September 2017 issue of Current Psychology found that ‘clutter problems led to a significant decrease in satisfaction with life among older adults.” (2017年9月发表在《当代心理学》杂志上的一项研究发现，“杂乱的问题导致老年人对生活的满意度显著下降。”)” 可知文章讲述清理对于心理的积极意义，即能够清空人的思想压力，让人能够掌控自己的生活，并获得满足感。D项“清理——一种清空大脑的方法”可作为本文的最佳标题。故选D。
D
In a new study, researchers found that invasive insects in the United States could kill approximately 1.4 million urban trees by 2050, which would cost over $900 million to replace, reports Vishwam Sankaran for the Independent.
Hot spots predicted to have the most urban tree mortality (死亡率) were Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and New York, New York. The study, published in the Journal of
Applied Ecology, is the first nationwide forecast of street tree mortality from invasive insects.
The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle native to Asia. It was first detected in 2002 in southeastern Michigan, and experts suspect it was brought into the United States on wood packing material carried on cargo ships or airplanes traveling from Asia. Since then, the bug has been damaging ash trees. In the last two decades since the insect was first detected, numerous trees have been killed in North America.
Data collected from 30,000 communities across the country was used to estimate tree mortality in the next 30 years. The researchers combined this data with a model that predicted the spread of 57 different invasive insect species. Their results show emerald ash borers alone could cause 90% of the estimated 1.4 million tree deaths. Ash borers are already predicted to “kill virtually all ash trees” in over 6,000 urban areas, according to Newsweek.
Less than 25% of 30,000 urban areas in the U.S. are expected to experience 95% of all street-tree mortality, reports Adam Barnes for the Hill. The areas that will experience the most tree loss include cities in the Midwest and East Coast. These locations are expected to have the most tree loss because large numbers of ash trees occupy the streets and parks in these areas, reported the Independent.
When it comes to how to save urban areas from becoming treeless, study author Emma Hudgins, a biologist at McGill University, says, “These results can hopefully provide a cautionary tale against planting a single species of tree throughout entire cities, as has been done with ash trees in North America. Planting various trees provides resilience against pest infestations (侵扰).”
12．What can we know about the emerald ash borer
A．It is an invasive beetle in Asia.
B．It was first found by the Michigan people.
C．It has killed numerous trees in America.
D．They definitely enter the U.S. by cargo ships or airplanes.
13．What is the fourth paragraph intended to describe
A．The purpose of the research. B．The conclusion of the research.
C．The significance of the research. D．The process and result of the research.
14．What can be inferred from the fifth paragraph
A．Pest infestations are taking place across the country.
B．The insect’s invasion won’t spread equally in America.
C．Tree loss is the main cause of environmental problems.
D．Ash trees are being removed from many areas in the U.S.
15．What suggestion does Emma Hudgins provide
A．Getting different types of trees planted.
B．Replacing foreign trees with local ones.
C．Getting more trees planted in more areas.
D．Planting trees resistant to pest infestations.
【答案】12．C 13．D 14．B 15．A
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了一项研究预测，到2050年，美国城市的树木可能会因为外来昆虫的入侵而死亡140万棵，其中翡翠灰螟可能会导致90%的树木死亡。研究人员建议种植多种树木以抵御害虫的侵扰。
12．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle native to Asia. It was first detected in 2002 in southeastern Michigan, and experts suspect it was brought into the United States on wood packing material carried on cargo ships or airplanes traveling from Asia. Since then, the bug has been damaging ash trees. In the last two decades since the insect was first detected, numerous trees have been killed in North America.”（翡翠灰螟是一种来自亚洲的入侵性甲壳虫。它于2002年首次在密歇根州东南部被发现，专家怀疑它是通过从亚洲运来的木质包装材料，乘坐货船或飞机进入美国的。从那时起，这种虫子一直在破坏灰树。在这种昆虫首次被发现的过去二十年里，北美已经有大量的树木被杀死。）可知，翡翠灰螟已经在美国杀死了大量的树木。故选C。
13．主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“The researchers combined this data with a model that predicted the spread of 57 different invasive insect species. Their results show emerald ash borers alone could cause 90% of the estimated 1.4 million tree deaths.”（研究人员将这些数据与一个预测57种不同入侵昆虫扩散的模型结合起来。他们的结果显示，仅翡翠灰螟就可能导致预计的140万棵树木死亡的90%。）可知，这一段描述了研究的过程和结果。故选D。
14．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Less than 25% of 30, 000 urban areas in the U.S. are expected to experience 95% of all street-tree mortality, reports Adam Barnes for the Hill. The areas that will experience the most tree loss include cities in the Midwest and East Coast.”（据Adam Barnes报道，预计美国的30000个城市中不到25%的地方将经历所有街道树木死亡的95%。将会经历最多树木损失的地区包括中西部和东海岸的城市。）可知，这种昆虫的入侵在美国的传播并不均衡。故选B。
15．细节理解题。根据最后一段“These results can hopefully provide a cautionary tale against planting a single species of tree throughout entire cities, as has been done with ash trees in North America. Planting various trees provides resilience against pest infestations(侵扰).”（ 这些结果有望提供一个警示，不要在整个城市种植单一种类的树木，就像北美的白蜡树一样。”种植各种树木可以抵御虫害）可知，Emma Hudgins给出了种植不同种类的树木的建议。故选A。
第二节(共5小题:每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Shyness is something that many people battle with every day. They are afraid to look people in the eyes and have a hard time speaking to new people. This makes it very hard to get ahead at work and in making new friends and business connections. 16 There are ways to get around this fear and get out there and start talking to people.
●Remember that most people are not looking at you. When you are shy you may believe that people are constantly watching and judging you. 17 Most people are always busy looking at themselves and worrying about what people think of them. When you are talking to someone new they are not picking apart your every word; they are worried about what you think of them.
● 18 Instead of always complaining yourself about things you think you are not doing better, turn your focus to the things that you do well. Your self-talk is very important to how you feel. Stop negative self-talk. Instead remind yourself every morning of all the great things you have to offer. Whenever you start feeling shy again run over your list of things that makes you happy.
●If you do not have an exercise routine, you should start one now. 19 You do not spend hours a day in the gym. You should spend about 30 minutes a day walking or doing something physical you enjoy. If you are physically capable you could also add 20 minutes of light weight training two or three days a week. 20 Being able to stand with your back straight and your head held high will definitely help overcome shy feelings.
A．Focus on your strengths.
B．This just is not the case at all.
C．Stop complaining about others.
D．They are brave to face any challenge in life.
E．Many people are shy because they fear rejection.
F．This will help you feel stronger and will improve your posture.
G．Check with your doctor if you have not worked out for a while and then get to it.
【答案】16．E 17．B 18．A 19．G 20．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。害羞是许多人每天都要面对的问题。他们不敢直视别人的眼睛，很难与新人交谈，这使得你很难在工作中取得成功，也很难结交新朋友和建立商业关系。本文提供了几点克服害羞的建议。
16．根据下文“There are ways to get around this fear and get out there and start talking to people.(有一些方法可以绕过这种恐惧，走出去，开始与人们交谈。)”可推理出上文提到了因某种恐惧导致的害羞，与E项“Many people are shy because they fear rejection.(许多人因为害怕被拒绝而害羞。)”表达的含义一致，故选E项。
17．根据上文“Remember that most people are not looking at you. When you are shy you may believe that people are constantly watching and judging you.( 记住，大多数人都不会看着你。
当你害羞的时候，你可能会认为人们一直在监视和评判你。)”可知上文提出了一种不可能的情况，下文对这种情况的可能性进行评价，与B项“This just is not the case at all.(事实并非如此。)”表达的含义一致，故选B项。
18．根据下文“Instead of always complaining yourself about things you think you are not doing better, turn your focus to the things that you do well.(不要总是抱怨那些你认为可以做得更好的事情，把注意力转向那些你做得好的事情。)”可知，下文说的是不要抱怨，而是要专注于你做得好的地方，与A项“Focus on your strengths.(专注于你的优势)”表达的含义一致，故选A项。
19．根据上文“If you do not have an exercise routine, you should start one now.(如果你没有锻炼习惯，你现在就应该开始锻炼。)”可知此处上下文说的是与锻炼有关的话题，分析待选项，G项“Check with your doctor if you have not worked out for a while and then get to it.(如果你有一段时间没有锻炼，请咨询你的医生，然后去做。)”表达的含义符合语境，故选G项。
20．根据上文“If you are physically capable you could also add 20 minutes of light weight training two or three days a week.( 如果你身体许可，你也可以每周两到三天增加20分钟的轻量级训练。)”可推理出下文讲的是这种锻炼的好处，与F项“This will help you feel stronger and will improve your posture.(这将帮助你感觉更强壮，并改善你的姿势。)”表达的含义一致，故选F项。
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
During a recent long international trip, my youngest daughter got airsick again.
We were 21 our choices after landing in San Francisco for an overnight layover (中途停留).
When we stood in the middle of the terminal (航站楼), not only 22 how to get to our hotel, but also debating whether or not we should just turn around and go home, a pilot 23 us.
He quietly asked me if my 4-year-old daughter was the passenger who had gotten 24 on the flight. I nodded, half afraid someone was going to tell us we weren’t 25 to fly with her.
26 , he bent down to her level, opened up his bag and took out a pair of wings. While he was 27 the wings to her, the pilot kindly asked my young daughter how she was feeling. Like most kids, sometimes she is 28 about talking to strangers, but not this time. They spoke for 60 seconds, but in those 60 seconds, she went from feeling bad and 29 to walk around the airport to smiling 30 and jogging to the airport hotel.
As he walked away, she smiled and said, “He 31 about me.” My daughter is still
young, but she is old enough to feel special when a pilot wants to check in on her. In that moment, the pilot was exactly the right one to make her feel better about flying. He 32 our day by taking two minutes out of his time.
It’s often the horror stories that make the headlines, but small, 33 moments are still happening all around us. I’m 34 to all in the travel industry—and beyond—that take those few minutes to make a 35 to the world.
21．A．doubting B．making C．exercising D．changing
22．A．pointing out B．quarrelling about C．figuring out D．worrying about
23．A．approached B．examined C．appreciated D．ignored
24．A．hungry B．embarrassed C．sick D．thirsty
25．A．advised B．allowed C．persuaded D．inspired
26．A．Instead B．Besides C．Therefore D．Otherwise
27．A．describing B．delivering C．mentioning D．recommending
28．A．concerned B．confused C．nervous D．curious
29．A．refusing B．deciding C．promising D．pretending
30．A．unwillingly B．slightly C．regretfully D．cheerfully
31．A．inquired B．complained C．thought D．cared
32．A．wasted B．saved C．ruined D．affected
33．A．mind-blowing B．eye-opening C．heart-warming D．soul-searching
34．A．attracted B．grateful C．opposed D．respectful
35．A．wonder B．fortune C．commitment D．difference
【答案】
21．A 22．C 23．A 24．C 25．B 26．A 27．B 28．C 29．A 30．D 31．D 32．B 33．C 34．B 35．D
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。作者小女儿的晕机症犯了，在机场航站楼，机长主动关心作者的小女儿，并送给她一对翅膀，短短两分钟化解了作者一家的困境，也让作者的小女儿开心了起来。
21．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在旧金山降落过夜后，我们开始怀疑自己的选择。A. doubting怀疑；B. making制造，制定；C. exercising锻炼；D. changing改变。根据上文 “During a recent long international trip, my youngest daughter got airsick again. (在最近的一次长途国际旅行中，我的小女儿又晕机了。)”可知，在旧金山过夜后，应该是我们开始怀疑自己的选择。故选A。
22．考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我们站在候机楼中央，不仅想弄清楚怎么去酒店，而且还在争论我们是否应该掉头回家时，一名飞行员向我们走来。A. pointing out指出；B. quarrelling about争论，争吵；C. figuring out弄清楚，弄明白；D. worrying about担心，担忧。根据下
文 “how to get to our hotel, but also debating whether or not we should just turn around and go home (如何去酒店，而且还在争论我们是否应该掉头回家)”可知，此处应该是指我们在航站楼的中央，想要“弄清楚”如何去酒店。故选C。
23．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们站在候机楼中央，不仅想弄清楚怎么去酒店，而且还在争论我们是否应该掉头回家时，一名飞行员向我们走来。A. approached靠近，接近；B. examined检查；C. appreciated欣赏；D. ignored忽视。根据下文 “He quietly asked me if my 4-year-old daughter was the passenger who had gotten ___4___ on the flight. (他平静地问我，我4岁的女儿是不是在飞机上生病的乘客。)”可知，一名飞行员走近我们。故选A。
24．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他平静地问我，我4岁的女儿是不是在飞机上不舒服的乘客。A. hungry饥饿的；B. embarrassed尴尬的；C. sick生病的，不舒服的；D. thirsty口渴的。根据上文 “During a recent long international trip, my youngest daughter got airsick again. (在最近的一次长途国际旅行中，我的小女儿又晕机了。)”可知，他悄悄地问“我”，“我”四岁的孩子是不是在飞机上感觉“不舒服”。此处sick与上文中的airsickness相呼应。故选C。
25．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我点了点头，有点担心有人会告诉我们，我们不能和她一起坐飞机。A. advised建议；B. allowed允许；C. persuaded劝服；D. inspired激励，鼓舞。根据上文 “I nodded, half afraid someone was going to tell us (我点了点头，有点担心有人会告诉我们
)”作者，有点担心，所以此处担心的应该是有人不允许“我们”和她一起坐飞机。故选B。
26．考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，他弯下腰和她齐平，打开包，拿出一对翅膀。A. Instead 相反；B. Besides此外；C. Therefore因此；D. Otherwise否则。前文 “I nodded, half afraid someone was going to tell us we weren’t ___5___ to fly with her. (我点了点头，有点担心有人会告诉我们，我们不能和她一起坐飞机。)”作者担心不能和女儿一起坐飞机；后文 “he bent down to her level, opened up his bag and took out a pair of wings (他弯下腰和她齐平，打开包，拿出一对翅膀)”可知，机长没有不允许她们一起坐飞机，而是拿出了一对翅膀，前后为转折关系。故选A。
27．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他把翅膀交给她时，飞行员亲切地问我的小女儿感觉如何。A. describing描述；B. delivering传递；C. mentioning提及；D. recommending推荐。根据前文 “took out a pair of wings (拿出一对翅膀)”可知，此处应该是把翅膀“递给”作者的女儿。故选B。
28．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：像大多数孩子一样，有时她对和陌生人说话感到紧张，但这次没有。A. concerned担心的；B. confused困惑的；C. nervous紧张的；D. curious好奇的。根据常识可知，像大多数孩子一样跟陌生人说话应该是感到紧张的。故选C。
29．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们交谈了60秒，但在这60秒里，她从心情不好，拒绝在机场周围走动，变成了愉快地微笑，慢跑到机场酒店。A. refusing拒绝；B. deciding决定；
C. promising承诺；D. pretending假装。空格前 “feeling bad”可知，她一开始心情不好；空格处与feeling bad为并列关系，所以此处应该表示“拒绝在机场周围走动”。故选A。
30．考查副词词义辨析。句意：他们交谈了60秒，但在这60秒里，她从心情不好，拒绝在机场周围走动，变成了愉快地微笑，慢跑到机场酒店。A. unwillingly不愿意地；B. slightly 轻微地；C. regretfully 遗憾地；D. cheerfully高兴地。根据后文 “jogging to the airport hotel (慢跑到机场酒店)”可知，女儿是高兴地微笑。故选D。
31．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他走开时，她笑着说:“他关心我。” A. inquired询问；B. complained抱怨；C. thought思考；D. cared关心。根据前文 “___6___, he bent down to her level, opened up his bag and took out a pair of wings. (相反，他弯下腰和她齐平，打开包，拿出一对翅膀。)机长递给女儿一对翅膀，可知，女儿知道机长在关心她。故选D。
32．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他用两分钟的时间，挽救了我们的一天。A. wasted浪费；B. saved拯救；C. ruined毁灭；D. affected影响。根据上文 “In that moment, the pilot was exactly the right one to make her feel better about flying. (在那一刻，飞行员正是那个让她对飞行感觉更好的人。)” 可知，这名机长只抽出两分钟时间，但是却化解了我们的困境。故选B。
33．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：登上头条的往往是恐怖的故事，但我们身边仍然发生着感人的小时刻。A. mind-blowing非常令人兴奋的；B. eye-opening使人开眼界的；C. heart-warming感人的；D. soul-searching深刻内省的。根据前文 “In that moment, the pilot was exactly the right one to make her feel better about flying. (在那一刻，飞行员正是那个让她对飞行感觉更好的人。)” 可知，这名机长只抽出两分钟时间，但是却化解了我们的困境，这应该是一件感人的事情。故选C。
34．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我感谢所有在旅游行业和其他行业工作的人，他们花了几分钟的时间来改变世界。A. attracted被吸引的；B. grateful感激的；C. opposed反对的；D. respectful尊敬的。根据前文 “In that moment, the pilot was exactly the right one to make her feel better about flying. He ___12___ our day by taking two minutes out of his time. (在那一刻，飞行员正是那个让她对飞行感觉更好的人。他节省了两分钟的时间，挽救了我们的一天。)”可知，飞行员化解了作者一家的困境，所以应该是感谢他以及所有在旅游行业和其他行业工作的人。故选B。
35．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我感谢所有在旅游行业和其他行业工作的人，他们花了几分钟的时间来改变世界。A. wonder奇观，奇迹；B. fortune财富；C. commitment忠诚；D. difference差别。根据前文 “I’m ___14___ o all in the travel industry (我感谢旅游业工作人员)”可知，是因为他们将世界变得不同。故选D。
第二节(共10小题:每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Marine biology is the study of the ocean’s plant and animal life. Marine life gives us food,
medicine and other raw materials we need. It also supports tourism and provides us with an area of recreation.
36 (difference)forms of life live in various areas of the ocean. Some are limited to coastal and shelf areas, while others live in the open sea.
Coral reefs 37 (find) in the tropical areas of the world, but they can also exist in colder water. Reefs are built by corals and other 38 (animal)that leave calcium on rocks. They are home to 39 vast variety of life forms. About half of the world’s coral reefs, however,are 40 danger because of global warming and a rise in sea temperatures.
Although we do not know very much about 41 kind of life forms exist in deep ocean trenches(深海沟), marine scientists have found a certain type of jellyfish(水母) in the Mariana Trench, the world’s 42 (deep)ocean area. These parts of the ocean 43 (usual)have little or no sunlight and many organisms(生物)here have to produce light 44 (they).
Marine scientists also study how waves and currents affect organisms 45 (live)in the oceans.
【答案】
36．Different 37．are found 38．animals 39．a 40．in 41．what 42．deepest 43．usually 44．themselves 45．living
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了海洋科学的研究及意义。
36．考查形容词。句意：不同形式的生命生活在海洋的不同区域。该空修饰后面名词forms(形式)，故填形容词Different，意为“不同的”，作定语。故答案为Different。
37．考查时态语态。句意：珊瑚礁在世界的热带地区被发现，但它们也可以存在于较冷的水域。分析句子结构可知，该空是句子谓语。结合句意和can可知，本句讲的是一般事实，故句子用一般现在时，主语Coral reefs是复数，且与find(发现)是被动关系，故用一般现在时的被动语态。故答案为are found。
38．考查名词。句意：珊瑚礁是由珊瑚和其它在岩石上留下钙的动物形成的。other 其他的，后接名词复数；animal(动物)为可数名词，故变为复数形式animals。故答案为animals。
39．考查冠词。句意：它们是各种各样生命形式的家园。固定短语a variety of 意为“多种多样的”，句中vast修饰variety，故填不定冠词a。故答案为a。
40．考查介词。句意：然而，由于全球变暖和海水温度上升，世界上大约一半的珊瑚礁处于危险之中。固定短语in danger意为“处于危险中”，符合语境，故填介词in。故答案为in。
41．考查代词。句意：虽然我们对深海海沟中存在什么样的生命形式并不十分了解，但海洋科学家在世界上最深的海洋区域马里亚纳海沟中发现了某种水母。分析句子结构可知，about后为宾语从句，what kind of意为“什么样的”，故答案为what。
42．考查形容词。句意：虽然我们对深海海沟中存在什么样的生命形式并不十分了解，但海
洋科学家在世界上最深的海洋区域马里亚纳海沟中发现了某种水母。形容词deep意为“深的”。此处指世界上最深的海洋区域，故填形容词deep的最高级，故答案为deepest。
43．考查副词。句意：海洋的这些部分通常很少或没有阳光，这里的许多生物必须自己发光。该空修饰动词have(有)，故用副词usually(通常)，作状语。故答案为usually。
44．考查反身代词。句意：海洋的这些部分通常很少或没有阳光，这里的许多生物必须自己发光。该句指很多这里的生物不得不自己产生光，故填反身代词themselves，意为“它们自己”，代替many organisms。故答案为themselves。
45．考查非谓语动词。句意：海洋科学家还研究波浪和洋流如何影响生活在海洋中的生物。分析句子结构可知，study后为宾语从句，该从句谓语是affect，故空格处在从句中为非谓语动词，作后置定语，修饰名词organisms(生物)，organisms与live(生活)是主动关系，故为现在分词living。故答案为living。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的外教 Mr.Green喜欢中国文化。在春节来临之际，你准备寄给他一份礼物并附带一封信内容包括：
1.送礼物的原因；
2.描述该礼物的寓意；
3.祝福 Mr. Green。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear Mr. Green,
How are you doing With the Spring Festival approaching, I would like to send you a gift.
Since you like traditional Chinese culture, I’d like to present you a set of paper cuttings. They are traditional decorations, which originated from ancient handicraft arts. They convey good wishes. Fu, Shou and Xi represent fortune, a long life or longevity and happiness respectively. These works are really worth collecting. You can also put them up on your windows or doors, which can bring about a festival atmosphere. With the present, I also hope to express my appreciation for your helping me to improve my English greatly.
Wish you a happy Spring Festival!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外教Mr.Green送一份礼物并附信说明送这份礼物的原因、寓意并给予祝福。
【详解】1.词汇积累
临近：approach→draw near
代表：represent→stand for
感谢：appreciation→thanks/gratitude
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：With the Spring Festival approaching, I would like to send you a gift.
拓展句：As the Spring Festival is approaching, I would like to send you a gift.
【点睛】【高分句型1】They are traditional decorations, which originated from ancient handicraft arts. （运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】With the Spring Festival approaching, I would like to send you a gift.（with引导独立主格结构）
第二节(满分25分)
Tiffany’s difficulties began last year when she had guests at her home for Thanksgiving and then again for Christmas. Her husband had been in medical school and was now in the second year of his medical residency. Because of the long work hours required of him, he was not able to help her as much as they both would have liked, and so most of that which needed to be accomplished during this holiday season, in addition to the care of their four young children, fell to Tiffany. She was becoming overwhelmed, and then she learned that one who was dear to her had been diagnosed with cancer. The stress and worry began to take a heavy burden on her, and she slipped into a period of discouragement and depression. She sought medical help, and yet nothing changed. Her appetite disappeared, and she began to lose weight. Her family and friends prayed for her and tried desperately to help. They delivered her favorite foods in an attempt to keep her physically healthy, but she could take only a few bites and then would be unable to finish.
On one particularly trying day, her husband attempted in vain to persuade her with foods she had always loved. When nothing worked, he said, “There must be something that sounds good to you.”
Tiffany thought for a moment and said, “The only thing I can think of that sounds good is homemade bread.”
But there was none on hand.
The following afternoon Tiffany’s doorbell rang. Her husband happened to be home and
answered it. When he returned, he was carrying a loaf of homemade bread. Tiffany was astonished when he told her it had come from a woman named Sherrie, whom they barely knew. She was a friend of Tiffany’s sister Nicole and had been introduced to Tiffany and her husband briefly several months earlier when Nicole and her family were staying with Tiffany for Thanksgiving. Days later, Tiffany began to regain her appetite and feel hopeful about the future and she owed it to that loaf of bread from Sherrie.
Tiffany decided to visit Sherrie to express thanks.
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Sherrie’s words revealed the reason why she delivered her bread and love to Tiffany.
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【答案】Tiffany decided to visit Sherrie to express thanks. Wondering what kind of person Sherrie was, Tiffany knocked on the door. The door opened, and Sherrie appeared with a heartwarming smile which made Tiffany feel at ease a lot. During the caring conversation on Sherrie’s couch, Tiffany couldn’t help but ask: “Sherrie, how do you know about my condition in the first place ” Her words were met by Sherrie’s gentle smile. “Because I heard about it from your sister, and a good person like you deserve a fine pack of bread.” replied Sherrie.
Sherrie’s words revealed the reason why she delivered her bread and love to Tiffany. Being a kind and loving person, Sherrie would always share love and concern with people around her. Tiffany felt a strong sense of hope insider her mind, not only because of the homemade bread Sherrie made her, but also the love she received along with the heartwarming bread. Tiffany decided not to waste such a kindness, and she would pass on the love from others with her own action.
【导语】
本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了Tiffany由于家务繁忙，外加独立照顾四个孩子，慢慢地得了抑郁症，从而一蹶不振。她唯一的愿望就是能吃上家庭手工做的面包。正在此时，一位只见过一次面的朋友给她送来了面包，这让Tiffany重新获得了人生的希望。
【详解】1. 续写段落：
①根据第一段首句“Tiffany决定去家里拜访Sherrie以表示感谢”可知，第一段可描写Tiffany
在收到手工面包后心存感激，决定登门拜访以表示感谢。此时Tiffany一定会询问Sherrie是怎么得知她的情况的，以及为什么会帮助她。
②根据第二段首句“Sherrie的话让Tiffany知道了为什么会送她面包”可知，第二段可描写Sherrie给了Tiffany一个回答，让Tiffany感到很感动。Tiffany接受了他人的好意后，也一定会把这种善意传递下去。
2. 续写线索：心情低落，失去食欲——收到了Sherrie的手工面包——重新振奋起来——登门拜访，表示感谢——了解Sherrie帮助自己的原因——Tiffany很感动，将善意传递下去。
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①拜访：visit/pay a visit to
②和……交谈：converse with sb./make conversation with sb./have a chat with
③尝试做：attempt to do/try to do
④碰巧做：happen to do/do sth. by coincidence
情绪类
①感激的：thankful/appreciated/grateful
②压抑的：depressed/stressed out
③感动的：moved/touched
④难过的：sad/melancholy
【点睛】【高分句型1】Wondering what kind of person Sherrie was, Tiffany knocked on the door.（运用了现在分词作状语）
【高分句型2】Being a kind and loving person, Sherrie would always share love and concern with people around her. （运用了现在分词作状语）
【高分句型3】Tiffany felt a strong sense of hope insider her mind, not only because of the homemade bread Sherrie made her, but also the love she received along with the heartwarming bread.（not only…but also…连接的状语）2024年高考英语考前必练密卷01（新高考专用）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(A)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁：考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（略）（共两节，满分 30 分）
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Around the world, coral reefs (珊瑚礁) are in danger. Now, let’s check out a few ways conservationists are protecting these habitats.
Seaweed Smackdown
Hot ocean temperatures can supercharge seaweed growth — and that’s not good for a reef. So, in Hawaii, scientists have used an underwater vacuum (真空吸器) to suck up lots of seaweed into the device’s long tube. In Australia, scientists are studying a low-tech solution: pulling seaweed by hand.
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Some polyps (珊瑚虫) are harmed by heat waves and pollution. Scientists cut parts of coral from a healthy reef. Then these polyps are taken to a nursery, which could be in shallow protected areas underwater. After about a year, the healthy coral parts are attached to damaged reefs. The nursery-grown corals can bring new life to a struggling habitat.
Sound Saver
Healthy reefs are noisy. Fish make different sounds, and thousands of shrimp create and pop bubbles with their claws to create a sound. The biologists play sounds of healthy reefs through underwater speakers. They found that six weeks of broadcasting healthy reef sounds doubled the amount of fish in the area.
Bleaching Killer
One of the biggest threats to coral reefs is bleaching. Here’s how it works.
Thriving coral Most coral species survive by partnering with tiny algae (藻类), which make food for the coral by changing sunlight into sugar. Under stress But when the ocean water gets too hot, the algae produce too much oxygen, which can hurt the coral. Bleaching So corals kick out the algae. As the algae leave, the color disappears and the coral appears to turn white. This process is called bleaching.
Biologists have discovered that many corals in the Red Sea have a species of algae in their tissue that’s found nowhere else, so they can survive heat waves. Biologists hope their work will inspire governments and environmental groups to protect these corals.
1．Which of the following might be the subtitle of Paragraph 3
A．Underwater Nurseries. B．Fishing Guides.
C．Seaweed Cleaners. D．Colour Designers.
2．What can mainly help stop corals bleaching
A．Breathing in more oxygen. B．Changing the appearance.
C．Absorbing more sound. D．Partnering with algae.
3．What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage
A．To present the serious damages to corals. B．To explain the reasons for coral habitat loss.
C．To introduce the methods of coral protection. D．To compare the effects of different solutions.
B
A year ago, my wife and I sold one of our cars and replaced it with an e-bike. I knew that passenger vehicles are responsible for much of our greenhouse-gas emissions. I also knew that electric cars were an imperfect fix. Though they’re responsible for less carbon pollution than gas cars, their supply chain is carbon intensive. But an e-bike’s comparatively tiny battery means less electricity, fewer emissions and fewer resources. E-bikes are clearly better for the planet than cars of any kind.
But I also viewed getting rid of my car as a sacrifice. I live in Colorado; e-biking would mean freezing in winter and sweating in summer. It was the right thing to do, I thought, but it was not going to be fun.
I was very wrong. The first thing I noticed was the savings. Between car payments, insurance, maintenance (保养), and gas, a car-centered lifestyle is expensive. I predict that we’ll save about $50,000 over the next five years by selling our car.
The actual experience of riding to work each day over the past year has been equally surprising. In winter, I wear gloves, warm socks, a thick cap, and a ski jacket when I ride, and I
am almost never too cold. In summer, I didn’t break a sweat. I just used the throttle (油门), sat back, and enjoyed my ride.
I arrived to work a little more lighthearted for having spent the morning in fresh air rather than traffic. I jumped on my bike after a stressful day at work and rode home down a street edged with changing fall leaves. I felt more connected to the physical environment around me than I had when I’d traveled the same route surrounded by metal and glass.
4．Why did the author change a car for an e-bike
A．He wanted to do something good for environment.
B．He thought that e-bikes would replace gas vehicles.
C．He couldn’t afford the expensive transportation costs.
D．He believed e-bike’s supply chain was environment-friendly.
5．What did the author think he would sacrifice for the e-biking
A．The traffic safety. B．The traffic comfort.
C．The traffic economy. D．The traffic convenience.
6．What is the author’s feeling about having ridden an e-bike for a year
A．Tolerant. B．Unexpected. C．Conservative. D．Compromising.
7．What is the best title for the text
A．Changes Brought by an E-bike B．My Green Life for the Last Year
C．The Replacement for Gas Vehicles D．Comparation Between Cars and E-bikes
C
Every year over the Christmas holiday, I declutter and organize my kids’ rooms. I just can’t stand the thought of adding more clutter (杂物) to their cabinets when they’re already fully packed with all that stuff. It’s no secret that clutter weighs on us mentally, and when it’s not dealt with, the problem only worsens. All that stuff can make us feel anxious and overwhelmed. And if it’s in our bedrooms, it can even keep us from sleeping well. Research has shown that those with cluttered bedrooms have more trouble getting enough sleep.
I separate their toys, books, and clothing into one of three piles: for donations, friends with younger children, and, finally, that which is too damaged to keep at all. The process can take hours, but when I’m done, there’s a huge weight lifted as all the clutter finds a new home.
Organizing and decluttering our space gives us a sense of control over our surroundings, says Jourdan Travers, a psychotherapist and clinical director of Awake Therapy in New York City. “Mess is stress. Humans have limited bandwidth, and it isn’t easy to focus on essential tasks when we are in messy or unclean spaces,” says Travers. The research backs this up. A study published in the September 2017 issue of Current Psychology found that “clutter problems led to a significant decrease in satisfaction with life among older adults.” The study found that those who delay decluttering because of “indecision” end up with a mounting issue that weighs on their
mind.
Sometimes, however, we have trouble parting with our stuff. It can start to mount up because the task of decluttering and reorganizing can start to feel overwhelming and intense. There are various reasons why we hold onto stuff, some of which are valid. If something is a family heirloom, for example, and has deep meaning, we may not want to part with it.
Maybe it’s that outfit you hope one day you’ll fit into. Maybe the items were expensive, and even though you don’t wear them anymore, you hate the idea of parting with them. If there are some items you have trouble parting with, try getting rid of the easy stuff first.
8．What is a direct consequence of cluttering
A．One will feel out of control over his life.
B．One will feel burden piling up in his brain.
C．One will feel unable to deal with all the stuff.
D．One will feel relieved by his mental problems.
9．Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “bandwidth” in paragraph 3
A．Brain capacity.
B．Work efficiency.
C．Energy level.
D．Learning competence.
10．In what way is decluttering rewarding
A．It can boost our well-being.
B．It can bring hope to the needy.
C．It can guarantee a sound sleep.
D．It can teach children how to organize.
11．What can be the best title for the text
A．Decluttering-A Lifestyle in fashion.
B．Decluttering-A Psychological Therapy.
C．Decluttering-A Solution to “Indecision”.
D．Decluttering-A Way to Clear Our Mind Out.
D
In a new study, researchers found that invasive insects in the United States could kill approximately 1.4 million urban trees by 2050, which would cost over $900 million to replace, reports Vishwam Sankaran for the Independent.
Hot spots predicted to have the most urban tree mortality (死亡率) were Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and New York, New York. The study, published in the Journal of
Applied Ecology, is the first nationwide forecast of street tree mortality from invasive insects.
The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle native to Asia. It was first detected in 2002 in southeastern Michigan, and experts suspect it was brought into the United States on wood packing material carried on cargo ships or airplanes traveling from Asia. Since then, the bug has been damaging ash trees. In the last two decades since the insect was first detected, numerous trees have been killed in North America.
Data collected from 30,000 communities across the country was used to estimate tree mortality in the next 30 years. The researchers combined this data with a model that predicted the spread of 57 different invasive insect species. Their results show emerald ash borers alone could cause 90% of the estimated 1.4 million tree deaths. Ash borers are already predicted to “kill virtually all ash trees” in over 6,000 urban areas, according to Newsweek.
Less than 25% of 30,000 urban areas in the U.S. are expected to experience 95% of all street-tree mortality, reports Adam Barnes for the Hill. The areas that will experience the most tree loss include cities in the Midwest and East Coast. These locations are expected to have the most tree loss because large numbers of ash trees occupy the streets and parks in these areas, reported the Independent.
When it comes to how to save urban areas from becoming treeless, study author Emma Hudgins, a biologist at McGill University, says, “These results can hopefully provide a cautionary tale against planting a single species of tree throughout entire cities, as has been done with ash trees in North America. Planting various trees provides resilience against pest infestations (侵扰).”
12．What can we know about the emerald ash borer
A．It is an invasive beetle in Asia.
B．It was first found by the Michigan people.
C．It has killed numerous trees in America.
D．They definitely enter the U.S. by cargo ships or airplanes.
13．What is the fourth paragraph intended to describe
A．The purpose of the research. B．The conclusion of the research.
C．The significance of the research. D．The process and result of the research.
14．What can be inferred from the fifth paragraph
A．Pest infestations are taking place across the country.
B．The insect’s invasion won’t spread equally in America.
C．Tree loss is the main cause of environmental problems.
D．Ash trees are being removed from many areas in the U.S.
15．What suggestion does Emma Hudgins provide
A．Getting different types of trees planted.
B．Replacing foreign trees with local ones.
C．Getting more trees planted in more areas.
D．Planting trees resistant to pest infestations.
第二节(共5小题:每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Shyness is something that many people battle with every day. They are afraid to look people in the eyes and have a hard time speaking to new people. This makes it very hard to get ahead at work and in making new friends and business connections. 16 There are ways to get around this fear and get out there and start talking to people.
●Remember that most people are not looking at you. When you are shy you may believe that people are constantly watching and judging you. 17 Most people are always busy looking at themselves and worrying about what people think of them. When you are talking to someone new they are not picking apart your every word; they are worried about what you think of them.
● 18 Instead of always complaining yourself about things you think you are not doing better, turn your focus to the things that you do well. Your self-talk is very important to how you feel. Stop negative self-talk. Instead remind yourself every morning of all the great things you have to offer. Whenever you start feeling shy again run over your list of things that makes you happy.
●If you do not have an exercise routine, you should start one now. 19 You do not spend hours a day in the gym. You should spend about 30 minutes a day walking or doing something physical you enjoy. If you are physically capable you could also add 20 minutes of light weight training two or three days a week. 20 Being able to stand with your back straight and your head held high will definitely help overcome shy feelings.
A．Focus on your strengths.
B．This just is not the case at all.
C．Stop complaining about others.
D．They are brave to face any challenge in life.
E．Many people are shy because they fear rejection.
F．This will help you feel stronger and will improve your posture.
G．Check with your doctor if you have not worked out for a while and then get to it.
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
During a recent long international trip, my youngest daughter got airsick again.
We were 21 our choices after landing in San Francisco for an overnight layover (中
途停留).
When we stood in the middle of the terminal (航站楼), not only 22 how to get to our hotel, but also debating whether or not we should just turn around and go home, a pilot 23 us.
He quietly asked me if my 4-year-old daughter was the passenger who had gotten 24 on the flight. I nodded, half afraid someone was going to tell us we weren’t 25 to fly with her.
26 , he bent down to her level, opened up his bag and took out a pair of wings. While he was 27 the wings to her, the pilot kindly asked my young daughter how she was feeling. Like most kids, sometimes she is 28 about talking to strangers, but not this time. They spoke for 60 seconds, but in those 60 seconds, she went from feeling bad and 29 to walk around the airport to smiling 30 and jogging to the airport hotel.
As he walked away, she smiled and said, “He 31 about me.” My daughter is still young, but she is old enough to feel special when a pilot wants to check in on her. In that moment, the pilot was exactly the right one to make her feel better about flying. He 32 our day by taking two minutes out of his time.
It’s often the horror stories that make the headlines, but small, 33 moments are still happening all around us. I’m 34 to all in the travel industry—and beyond—that take those few minutes to make a 35 to the world.
21．A．doubting B．making C．exercising D．changing
22．A．pointing out B．quarrelling about C．figuring out D．worrying about
23．A．approached B．examined C．appreciated D．ignored
24．A．hungry B．embarrassed C．sick D．thirsty
25．A．advised B．allowed C．persuaded D．inspired
26．A．Instead B．Besides C．Therefore D．Otherwise
27．A．describing B．delivering C．mentioning D．recommending
28．A．concerned B．confused C．nervous D．curious
29．A．refusing B．deciding C．promising D．pretending
30．A．unwillingly B．slightly C．regretfully D．cheerfully
31．A．inquired B．complained C．thought D．cared
32．A．wasted B．saved C．ruined D．affected
33．A．mind-blowing B．eye-opening C．heart-warming D．soul-searching
34．A．attracted B．grateful C．opposed D．respectful
35．A．wonder B．fortune C．commitment D．difference
第二节(共10小题:每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Marine biology is the study of the ocean’s plant and animal life. Marine life gives us food, medicine and other raw materials we need. It also supports tourism and provides us with an area of recreation.
36 (difference)forms of life live in various areas of the ocean. Some are limited to coastal and shelf areas, while others live in the open sea.
Coral reefs 37 (find) in the tropical areas of the world, but they can also exist in colder water. Reefs are built by corals and other 38 (animal)that leave calcium on rocks. They are home to 39 vast variety of life forms. About half of the world’s coral reefs, however,are 40 danger because of global warming and a rise in sea temperatures.
Although we do not know very much about 41 kind of life forms exist in deep ocean trenches(深海沟), marine scientists have found a certain type of jellyfish(水母) in the Mariana Trench, the world’s 42 (deep)ocean area. These parts of the ocean 43 (usual)have little or no sunlight and many organisms(生物)here have to produce light 44 (they).
Marine scientists also study how waves and currents affect organisms 45 (live)in the oceans.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的外教 Mr.Green喜欢中国文化。在春节来临之际，你准备寄给他一份礼物并附带一封信内容包括：
1.送礼物的原因；
2.描述该礼物的寓意；
3.祝福 Mr. Green。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节(满分25分)
Tiffany’s difficulties began last year when she had guests at her home for Thanksgiving and then again for Christmas. Her husband had been in medical school and was now in the second year of his medical residency. Because of the long work hours required of him, he was not able to help her as much as they both would have liked, and so most of that which needed to be accomplished
during this holiday season, in addition to the care of their four young children, fell to Tiffany. She was becoming overwhelmed, and then she learned that one who was dear to her had been diagnosed with cancer. The stress and worry began to take a heavy burden on her, and she slipped into a period of discouragement and depression. She sought medical help, and yet nothing changed. Her appetite disappeared, and she began to lose weight. Her family and friends prayed for her and tried desperately to help. They delivered her favorite foods in an attempt to keep her physically healthy, but she could take only a few bites and then would be unable to finish.
On one particularly trying day, her husband attempted in vain to persuade her with foods she had always loved. When nothing worked, he said, “There must be something that sounds good to you.”
Tiffany thought for a moment and said, “The only thing I can think of that sounds good is homemade bread.”
But there was none on hand.
The following afternoon Tiffany’s doorbell rang. Her husband happened to be home and answered it. When he returned, he was carrying a loaf of homemade bread. Tiffany was astonished when he told her it had come from a woman named Sherrie, whom they barely knew. She was a friend of Tiffany’s sister Nicole and had been introduced to Tiffany and her husband briefly several months earlier when Nicole and her family were staying with Tiffany for Thanksgiving. Days later, Tiffany began to regain her appetite and feel hopeful about the future and she owed it to that loaf of bread from Sherrie.
Tiffany decided to visit Sherrie to express thanks.
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Sherrie’s words revealed the reason why she delivered her bread and love to Tiffany.
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