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2024年高考英语终极押题卷08（新高考II卷）解析版
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
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第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man going to do
A. Hold a party. B. Go to the bookstore. C. Celebrate his birthday.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: There’s a sale going on. Would you like to go to the bookstore with me
M: I’d like to. But my uncle is coming to visit us, and I’ve arranged a party for him. He’ll celebrate his 50th birthday.
2. When will the man clean up his room
A. In just half an hour. B. After seeing the movie. C. Before going to the cinema.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: You always throw your clothes everywhere. And your shoes are all over the floor.
M: Sorry. But can I clean up my room after coming back from the cinema The movie will begin in half an hour.
W: OK.
3. How does the man usually get to his company
A. By subway. B. By car. C. By bike.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I know you usually cycle to work. How much time do you spend getting from your home to your company
M: About 30 minutes.
4. What was the matter with Alice today
A. She did badly in the math test.
B. She forgot to check her homework.
C. She made many mistakes in all tests.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Alice, you didn’t do well in today’s math test. What was the matter
W: I was in a hurry, and I didn’t check my answers.
M: No wonder you made so many mistakes this time.
5. How much should the woman pay in total
A. $6. B. $18. C. $30.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Do you sell sports shoes, sir
M: Yes, we do. They’re on sale at 18 dollars a pair. If you buy 2 pairs, you can save 3 dollars for each pair.
W: I’d like to get 2 pairs.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between Neil and Tim
A. Boss and secretary. B. Husband and wife. C. Driver and passenger.
7. When will Neil and Tim get to the airport tomorrow
A. At about 8:00 am. B. At about 9:00 am. C. At about 5:00 pm.
【答案】6. A7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Good morning. This is Tim. Can I speak to Neil
W: I’m sorry, no. He’s having a bath. Can I take a message
M: Yes. Please tell him that as usual, I’ve arranged his schedule for tomorrow. I’ve booked the 8:00 am taxi for Flight 730. It’ll take us about one hour to get to the airport and catch the flight on time. We’ll attend the meeting at 5:00 pm.
W: OK, I’ll tell him later.
M: Thanks.
听第7段材料，回答8、9题。
8. Why does the girl want a baby brother
A. To please her dad. B. To enjoy being a big sister. C. To raise animals together with him.
9. What does the girl hope to do at last
A. Keep a dog. B. Get a cute cat. C. Look after her brother.
【答案】8. B9. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Dad, will I have a baby brother
M: Sweetie, I’m not sure now. You have had two elder brothers. Why do you want a baby brother
W: I think being a big sister will be so much fun!
M: Yes, you can share your favorite toys with him. And you can have fun together.
W: Pretty good! But I think I should keep a pet and learn to share first.
M: Maybe we can get an animal, like a dog or a cat.
W: Yay! That sounds wonderful. I can share my toys with a cute dog!
听第8段材料，回答10至12题。
10. What does the man think of air transportation
A. Its insurance is always expensive.
B. It’s the safest way to send goods.
C. It’s the fastest way of transportation.
11. What will the man recommend to send very heavy machines
A. Air transportation. B. Sea transportation. C. Road transportation.
12 Which is the feature of railway transportation according to the man
A. It is economical. B. It is very flexible. C. It brings much pollution
【答案】10. C11. B12. A
【解析】
【原文】W: How do you recommend your clients to send their goods overseas
M: Well, it depends on some factors. For example, if speed is important, we often recommend air transportation.
W: But that’s very expensive, isn’t it
M: Sure. But it’s faster than any means of transportation. And it’s better to pay more than to be late. Sometimes, the insurance for air transportation is cheaper than sea transportation.
W: So have you ever recommended shipping goods by sea
M: Yes. If a client has large quantities of goods or very heavy machines, it’s the only answer. But it’s much slower. And port fees and delays can make it as expensive as air transportation.
W: What about goods that are transported nationally Do you recommend a truck or rail
M: Usually a truck because it’s more flexible. One problem with road transportation is the pollution factor, and this is where rail has a definite advantage. Railway transportation saves more time, money and labor.
听第9段材料，回答13至16题。
13. How was Jane’s trip to the West Coast
A. Wonderful. B. Terrible. C. Tiring.
14. What was Jane unsatisfied with in Los Angeles
A. The weather. B. The big noise. C. The bus service.
15. What was the weather like on Jane’s trip in San Francisco
A. Warm. B. Cool. C. Cold.
16. What attracted Jane most in San Francisco
A. Its small size. B. Its large streets. C. Its beautiful scenery.
【答案】13. A14. C15. B16. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, Jane. Welcome back. How was the West Coast
W: Fantastic! I had a good time. It was really nice to get away from the city for a while.
M: What did you think of Los Angeles
W: Quite good. It’s very clean and large. And it has a lot of trees. However, the problem is the bus service. And it’s a little difficult to get around by bus. Finally, we had to rent a car.
M: That must be expensive. And was the weather good
W: Oh, yes. It was nice and warm in Los Angeles while it was cool but comfortable in San Francisco.
M: I couldn’t believe it was cool in San Francisco.
W: It surprised me a bit, too. We didn’t take any sweaters, and people say it’s always like that in August. Anyway, I loved it. It’s probably the most beautiful city in the US. All those charming mountains, rivers and forests impressed me most.
M: So, do you like it better than Los Angeles
W: Oh, yes. There’s much more to see and do in San Francisco. And because it’s smaller than Los Angeles, it’s a bit easier to get around. There are lots of buses and street cars.
听第10段材料，回答17至20题。
17. What was the writing subject about last year
A. A bedroom. B. A place. C. Food.
18. Who can take part in the writing competition
A. Teenagers. B. Middle-aged people. C. Old people.
19. What will the winners get
A. 500 dollars. B. Free tickets to a zoo. C. The club’s magazines.
20. What is the deadline for the entry
A. The 4th next month. B. The 14th next month. C. The 25th next month.
【答案】17. C18. A19. B20. B
【解析】
【原文】W: We are the members in the Culture Club. We love writing very much, and we want young people to love it, too. That’s why, once again, we’re going to hold a writing competition. Last year, we asked participants to write about their favorite food in the British countryside. This year, the subject is different. We want you to write about your favourite place in Britain. It can be a beach, a forest, a park or a mountain. But it must be outdoors. You can’t write about your bedroom! So, if you’re between 13 and 19 years old, start writing! Last year, you had to write a 500-word composition, but we have decided to change it this year. This time, you’ll only write a composition between 200 and 400 words. The best ones will appear in our club’s magazine. The winners will also get free family tickets to the London Zoo. If you want to enter, please
send your entry to No. 25, Black Street. Your entry must arrive before the 14th next month. We are looking forward to reading your entries!
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
With such a strong artistic heritage, it’s no surprise that England knocks it out of the park when it comes to world-class art galleries. These are the galleries you need to add to your must-visit list.
Royal Academy of Arts (RA), London
Not your standard gallery, the Royal Academy of Arts is led by artists to promote not just the appreciation of art, but its practice. It is world-famous for hosting some exhibitions that get everyone talking. Besides, what sets the RA apart is its engagement with the public through participatory experiences, allowing visitors to not only view art but become part of it in innovative ways.
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich
Sitting on the edge of the University of East Anglia’s campus, the Sainsbury Centre holds a collection of remarkable works of art spanning over 2,000 years. Inside the seminal Norman Foster building, you’ll find artworks from around the world, including some stunning pieces of European modern art by Degas, Francis Bacon, and Alberto Giacometti.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Yorkshire
Tearing up the rulebook when it comes to how we traditionally view art, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park strives to break down barriers by showing works from British and international artists in the open air. Set in hundreds of acres of West Yorkshire parkland, you’ll see sculptures by some of the leading artists of the 20th century.
Whitworth, Manchester
After a sky-high 15 million development, the Whitworth is becoming one of the premier galleries in the north of England. Making full use of its picturesque park setting, the gallery has a beautiful art garden and a sculpture terrace (露台), all waiting to be explored. Inside the gallery, you can view an exciting programme of ever-changing exhibitions.
21. What is special about the Royal Academy of Arts
A. It offers interactive experiences.
B. It displays works by senior artists.
C. It occupies a vast space in the museum.
D. It stages exhibitions in a traditional way.
22. What do Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Whitworth have in common
A. They are small in scale. B. They offer outdoor settings.
C. They feature long-standing works. D. They host exhibitions on an annual basis.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. An art textbook. B. An art student’s paper.
C. A personal travel blog. D. A travel guidebook.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个游客必看的英国艺术画廊。
21. 细节理解题。根据Royal Academy of Arts (RA), London部分中“It is world-famous for hosting some exhibitions that get everyone talking. Besides, what sets the RA apart is its engagement with the public through participatory experiences, allowing visitors to not only view art but become part of it in innovative ways.(它以举办一些让每个人都在谈论的展览而闻名于世。此外，RA的独特之处在于它通过参与式体验与公众互动，让参观者不仅可以观看艺术，还可以以创新的方式成为艺术的一部分)”可知，皇家艺术学院的特别之处在于它提供的是一种互动体验。故选A项。
22. 细节理解题。根据Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Yorkshire部分中“Tearing up the rulebook when it comes to how we traditionally view art, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park strives to break down barriers by showing works from British and international artists in the open air.(当谈到我们传统上如何看待艺术时，约克郡雕塑公园打破了规则，通过在露天展示英国和国际艺术家的作品，努力打破障碍)”和Whitworth, Manchester部分中“Making full use of its picturesque park setting, the gallery has a beautiful art garden and a sculpture terrace (露台), all waiting to be explored.(画廊充分利用其风景如画的公园环境，拥有一个美丽的艺术花园和一个雕塑露台, 所有这些都有待探索)”可知，约克郡雕塑公园和惠特沃斯画廊的共同之处在于它们都提供户外环境。故选B项。
23. 推理判断题。通读全文，并根据第一段“With such a strong artistic heritage, it’s no surprise that England knocks it out of the park when it comes to world-class art galleries. These are the galleries you need to add to your must-visit list.(拥有如此强大的艺术遗产，英国在世界一流的艺术画廊中脱颖而出也就不足为奇了。这些是你需要添加到你的必游列表的画廊)”可知，这段文本很可能摘自一本旅行指南。故选D项。
B
In a gray box, I have a thick pile of love letters. I imagine about sharing them with a granddaughter when I’m 90. But my most treasured love letter is from one of my best friends. It’s a handwritten letter years ago when I was having trouble getting over a man. Her letter is the most romantic in my pile. It made no excuses. It simply let me know that I was loved.
Reflecting on her gift, and the dying art of handwritten letters in our age of emails and emoticons, I chose to conduct an experiment this Christmas: replacing presents with heartfelt, handwritten love letters for my family members.
In our digital era, most of us rarely take the time to share deeply considered thoughts and emotions with the people in our lives. Handwriting captures the writer’s emotions, often preserved longer than digital exchanges. However, technology is taking over. First came typewriters and keyboards. Now a new brain-computer lets people type with their minds. What are we losing when we sacrifice the physical labor behind the written word We tend to value what we struggle for. Have we undervalued the human exchange of ideas
That day, I came across a letter my mom wrote to her parents when she was young. She seemed so comfortable with her parents. It was a relationship I didn’t have with her. I was inspired by my mother’s letter to her parents when I sat down to write my letter to her. I wanted her to know my love, and to close the crack that technology and culture had created between us. With each sentence, I was discovering new and deeper ways of seeing my mother, and making myself known to her in more thoughtful ways as well.
Eight single-space pages later, my hand was aching but I was done. It was only the first of my love letters, but it was already clear: What had begun as a fun project was in fact one of the most important undertakings of my life.
24. Why does the author mention her love letters in Paragraph 1
A. To show her grand charm as a young girl.
B. To share them with one of her granddaughters.
C. To highlight the value of handwritten letters.
D. To look back upon her romantic relationship.
25. How will technology probably affect us in the digital age
A. Making our interaction less emotional.
B. Encouraging our thoughtful communication.
C. Saving our physical labor in conveying emotions.
D. Increasing our effort in handwritten exchanges.
26. Why did the author handwrite a letter to her mother
A. To give her mother a big surprise.
B. To answer her mother’s handwritten letter.
C. To bridge a communication gap.
D. To make her mother feel more comfortable.
27. What did the author learn from her experiment
A. The irreplaceable bond of family members.
B. The tendency of information technology.
C. The expression of emotions in the digital age.
D. The power of handwritten correspondence.
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. C 27. D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文以作者自己的亲身经历，说明了手写信件的力量。
24. 推理判断题。根据第一段“But my most treasured love letter is from one of my best friends. It’s a handwritten letter years ago when I was having trouble getting over a man. Her letter is the most romantic in my pile. It made no excuses. It simply let me know that I was loved.”（ 但我最珍贵的关于爱的信是我最好的朋友写的。这是几年前的一封手写信，当时我很难忘记一个男人。她的信是我这堆信中最浪漫的。它没有任何借口。它只是让我知道我被爱着）可知，作者在第一段提到她的关于爱的信是强调手写信件的价值。故选C项。
25. 细节理解题。根据第三段“In our digital era, most of us rarely take the time to share deeply considered thoughts and emotions with the people in our lives.”（在我们的数字时代，我们大多数人很少花时间与我们生活中的人分享深思熟虑的想法和情感）可知，数字时代让我们的互动不那么有感情。故选A项。
26. 细节理解题。根据第四段“I wanted her to know my love, and to close the crack that technology and culture had created between us.”（ 我想让她知道我的爱，并弥合技术和文化在我们之间造成的裂痕。）可知，作者要手写一封信给她的母亲是因为想弥合沟通差距。故选C项。
27. 推理判断题。根据第三段“Handwriting captures the writer’s emotions, often preserved longer than digital
exchanges.”（ 手写文字捕捉了作者的情感，通常比数字交流保存得更久）以及最后一段“It was only the first of my love letters, but it was already clear: What had begun as a fun project was in fact one of the most important undertakings of my life.”（ 这只是我的第一封关于爱的信，但我已经很清楚：一开始只是一个有趣的项目，实际上是我一生中最重要的事业之一。）可知，从实验中，我们学到了手写信件的力量。故选D项。
C
In order to meet growing food production and energy needs in low-and middle-income countries, solar-powered groundwater irrigation (灌溉) is rapidly gaining ground. More than 500,000 solar pumps (泵) have been set up in south Asia over the last few years and a major expansion is planned across sub-Saharan Africa.
Dustin Garrick, professor in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, along with an international team, examined the trend toward solar pumps as a clear opportunity for boosting agricultural yields and reducing poverty, but the opportunity comes with risks.
While replacing electric or gas pumps with solar-powered irrigation holds the promise of reducing carbon emissions (排放), it is not guaranteed. Farmers who have access to these pumps may expand production of crops or diversify into other activities, which are not emissions neutral. Solar pumps will increase groundwater pumping efficiency, which may be desirable in regions that support such increases, but this could worsen groundwater lessening in regions that are already stressed. The cheap clean energy of solar pumps may lead to increased groundwater development, without necessarily decreasing overall emissions.
Despite these challenges, the clean-energy boost can serve as a stimulus for positive change in water and energy management but will require enhanced regulation and planning in both low-and high-income settings. Garrick and his team advocate for improved data collection initiatives, with a shift from separated to integrated approaches. They suggest using technology to measure water pumping and collecting remotely sensed data to monitor land use changes. As well, regulatory improvements are crucial, with mounting limits for carbon emissions and groundwater lessening established at various levels.
With groundwater management already a difficult challenge, we must act fast to understand the implications of the clean energy boost and poverty reduction acts to avoid these gains being won away by wells running dry. The rapid adoption of solar irrigation intensifies the urgency, demanding adaptation from governments and institutions to sail through these complexities.
28. According to paragraph 3, there is a conflict between ________.
A. poor farmers and solar-powered irrigation
B. human consumption and clean energy limits
C. crop diversity and crop production expansion
D. pumping efficiency and groundwater exhaustion
29. What did Garrick and his team suggest for a positive change
A. Integrating data collection and regulation.
B. Improving carbon emission monitoring.
C. Separating data for land use changes.
D. Establishing groundwater levels.
30. What does the author propose the readers do
A. Perform as the authorities suggest.
B. Act based on further understanding.
C. Quicken the adoption of solar irrigation.
D. Challenge the groundwater management.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The Complexities of Adopting Solar Pumps
B. Solar-Powered Irrigation: Farmers’ New Future
C. The Promise and Risks of Solar-Powered Irrigation
D. Balancing Clean Energy Boost and Poverty Reduction
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了太阳能灌溉正在普及，以及其中存在的机会和风险。
28. 细节理解题。根据第三段“Solar pumps will increase groundwater pumping efficiency, which may be desirable in regions that support such increases, but this could worsen groundwater lessening in regions that are already stressed.(太阳能水泵将提高地下水的抽水效率，这在支持这种增加的地区可能是可取的，但这可能会使已经受到压力的地区的地下水减少情况恶化)”可知，抽水效率与地下水枯竭之间存在冲突。故选D。
29. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Garrick and his team advocate for improved data collection initiatives, with a shift from separated to integrated approaches. They suggest using technology to measure water pumping and collecting remotely sensed data to monitor land use changes. As well, regulatory improvements are crucial, with mounting limits for carbon emissions and groundwater lessening established at various levels. (Garrick和他的团队提倡改进数据收集计划，从分离的方法转变为集成的方法。他们建议使用技术来测量抽水和收集遥感数据来监测土地利用的变化。此外，监管方面的改进也至关重要，对碳排放的限制越来越多，在各个层面上都建立了地下水减少的限制)”可知，Garrick和他的团队建议整合数据收集和监管。故选A。
30. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“With groundwater management already a difficult challenge, we must act fast to understand the implications of the clean energy boost and poverty reduction acts to avoid these gains being won away by wells running dry.(由于地下水管理已经是一项艰巨的挑战，我们必须迅速采取行动，了解促进清洁能源和减少贫困法案的影响，以避免这些成果因水井干涸而失去)”可知，作者建议读者在进一步了解的基础上采取行动。故选B。
31. 主旨大意题。根据第一段“In order to meet growing food production and energy needs in low-and middle-income countries, solar-powered groundwater irrigation (灌溉) is rapidly gaining ground.(为了满足低收入和中等收入国家不断增长的粮食生产和能源需求，太阳能地下水灌溉正在迅速普及)”结合文章主要说明了太阳能灌溉正在普及，提到了其中存在的机会和风险。可知，C选项“太阳能灌溉的前景和风险”最符合文章标题。故选C。
D
The days of just teaching kids their ABCs are long gone. Modern educators are tasked with the seemingly impossible responsibility of ensuring that today’s youth are academically prepared for life outside the classroom:
being self-aware, self-managing, socially aware, relationship-building and responsible decision-makers who positively contribute to society. That is quite an ask!
Social-emotional learning (SEL) answers this call and delivers upon this tall order. It is a method to improve students’ intrapersonal (内心的), interpersonal, and cognitive competence. This process improves individual students’ skills and makes for a community of successful learners willing and able to positively contribute to society. This theory truly allows individuals to develop well.
SEL has effectively predicted positive school adjustment in the school setting, promoted learning engagement, minimized discipline problems, increased high school graduation rates, and promoted future employment and adult health. A core component of SEL is helping children understand their emotions. Further, not only is it vital that youngsters can identify various emotions, but they must also be able to manage the emotions they experience.
Developing an identity is necessary for maturing adults, and SEL satisfies this requirement, In assisting students in developing their identity, SEL helps to increase self-confidence, self-compassion, identification of strengths and needs, and recognition of needs, values, and judgments.
In the classroom. SEL has been shown to positively impact students’ attitudes, behaviors, and academic performance. Further, it decreases negative behaviors, such as being off-task or aggressive, and substance abuse. SEL enhances the learning environment and makes it a safe place for learning.
Not only is SEL critical for students’ mental health, but it is also important for teachers’ mental health. SEL increases teacher-reported effectiveness for behavior management and decreases reports of teacher burnout. Ultimately, SEL creates a calmer classroom environment, which makes educating students much easier.
32. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 1 stand for
A. Teaching kids their ABCs.
B. Preparing students for life beyond class.
C. All the hopes placed on students.
D. Teaching students self-management.
33. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2
A. How to be a successful learner.
B. How to meet the students’ needs.
C. What is needed for a community.
D. What is social-emotional learning.
34. What is the most important part of SEL
A. Giving students a definite identity.
B. Allowing students to predict their future.
C. Guaranteeing students’ future employment.
D. Helping students understand and manage emotions.
35. What can we infer about SEL from the last paragraph
A. It is a win-win method.
B. It is criticized by students.
C. It may make teachers tired.
D. It is a magical tool for teachers.
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. D 35. A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了社交情绪学习（SEL）的概念以及应用。
32. 词义猜测题。根据划线词前面的内容“Modern educators are tasked with the seemingly impossible responsibility of ensuring that today’s youth are academically prepared for life outside the classroom: being self-aware, self-managing, socially aware, relationship-building and responsible decision-makers who positively contribute to society. (现代教育工作者肩负着一项看似不可能的责任，那就是确保今天的年轻人在学术上为课堂之外的生活做好准备:成为自我意识、自我管理、社会意识、建立关系和负责任的决策者，为社会做出积极贡献。)”可知，现代教育工作者肩负着一项看似不可能的责任，那就是确保今天的年轻人在学术上为课堂之外的生活做好准备，冒号后为需要准备的内容。that指代上文提到的事情，故划线词指代的是“让学生们为课堂之外的生活做好准备”。故选B。
33. 主旨大意题。根据第二段中“Social-emotional learning (SEL) answers this call and delivers upon this tall order. (社交情绪学习(Social-emotional learning, SEL)回应了这一要求，并完成了这一艰巨的任务。)”以及本段中“It is a method to improve students’ intrapersonal (内心的), interpersonal, and cognitive competence. (它是一种提高学生的人际交往能力和认知能力的方法。)”可知，本段引出了社交情绪学习的概念，下文开始介绍什么是社交情绪学习及其作用。所以本段主要探讨了什么是社交情绪学习。故选D。
34. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“A core component of SEL is helping children understand their emotions. Further, not only is it vital that youngsters can identify various emotions, but they must also be able to manage the emotions they experience.( SEL的一个核心组成部分是帮助孩子理解他们的情绪。此外，至关重要的是，年轻人不仅能够识别各种情绪，而且他们还必须能够管理他们所经历的情绪。)”可知，SEL的一个核心组成部分是帮助孩子们理解情绪，进而管理情绪。故选D。
35. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Not only is SEL critical for students’ mental health, but it is also important for teachers’ mental health. (SEL不仅对学生的心理健康至关重要，对教师的心理健康也很重要。)”可知，社交情绪学习不仅对学生重要，而且对老师的心理健康也很重要。由此可知，这是一个双赢的方法。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。
Time is a valuable resource, especially for those who need to deal with academic demands, personal growth, and social activities at the same time. Effective time management not only leads to increased productivity, but reduces stress. 36 . Here are some strategies to help young adults master the art of time management.
Setting clear and achievable short-term and long-term goals is essential for youth. 37 They’ll also distribute time accordingly. Whether it’s studying for exams or pursuing personal interests, having well-defined goals provides a sense of direction. Meanwhile, importance levels of tasks can vary. By focusing on key tasks and minimizing time spent on unimportant ones, young adults can perfect their time management.
38 It makes efficient use of their time. Whether using a planner or a calendar app scheduling specific blocks of time for different activities, including study time, exercise, socializing, can lead to better time use.
Furthermore, learning to say no is a valuable skill for youth. With numerous opportunities and interests, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. By being selective about commitments, young adults can arrange their time and energy wisely. Saying no to non-essential activities frees up time for important tasks. 39 .
In the pursuit of personal success, young adults often find themselves caught up in a series of responsibilities and commitments. However, it’s essential for them to recognize that life shouldn’t be like this. Self-care plays a vital role in time management. 40 By ensuring they maintain a healthy work-life balance, young adults can recharge their energy levels, improve focus, and increase productivity. That way, they perfect time usage and pave the way for success.
A. That actually prevents over-commitment.
B. One should constantly review how time is spent.
C. It creates opportunities for personal development as well.
D. Developing a daily schedule helps young adults stay organized.
E. Putting things off constantly is a common time management project.
F. By knowing what they want to accomplish, they can prioritize their tasks.
G. Youth should value adequate rest and activities that promote their well-being.
【答案】36. C 37. F 38. D 39. A 40. G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些可以帮助年轻人提高效率，减轻压力的时间管理策略。
36. 根据上文“Effective time management not only leads to increased productivity, but reduces stress. (有效的时间管理不仅能提高工作效率，还能减轻压力)”可知，通过介绍时间管理的好处，引出下文介绍时间管理的策略，因此空处应该承接上文，进一步阐述时间管理的好处，C选项“它也为个人发展创造了机会。”符合语境。故选C项。
37. 根据上文“Setting clear and achievable short-term and long-term goals is essential for youth. (制定明确和可实现的短期和长期目标对青年至关重要)”可知，设定可实现的短期和长期目标是重要的，且本段末“By focusing on key tasks and minimizing time spent on unimportant ones, young adults can perfect their time management. (通过专注于关键任务，减少在不重要的事情上花费的时间，年轻人可以完善他们的时间管理)”表明要聚焦重要的任务，因此空处应对上文“设定目标”做进一步阐述，F选项“通过知道他们想要完成什么，他们可以优先考虑他们的任务。”承上启下，符合语境。故选F项。
38. 根据下文“It makes efficient use of their time. Whether using a planner or a calendar app scheduling specific blocks of time for different activities, including study time, exercise, socializing, can lead to better time use. (它有效地利用了他们的时间。无论是使用计划器还是日历应用程序，为不同的活动安排特定的时间块，包括学习时间、锻炼时间、社交时间，都能让你更好地利用时间)”可知，本段主张制定每日计划可以帮助年轻人做事有条理，D选项“制定一个日常时间表有助于年轻人保持有序。”引出下文，符合语境。故选D项。
39. 根据上文“By being selective about commitments, young adults can arrange their time and energy wisely. Saying no to non-essential activities frees up time for important tasks. (通过对承诺有选择性，年轻人可以明智地安排他们的时间和精力。把不重要的事情说不可以腾出时间去做重要的事情)”可知，拒绝不必要的事情可以空出时间去做重要的事，避免在不重要的事情上过度投入。A选项“这实际上可以防止过度承诺。”承接上文，符合题意，故选A项。
40. 根据上文“Self-care plays a vital role in time management. (自我照顾在时间管理中起着至关重要的作用)”及下文“By ensuring they maintain a healthy work-life balance, young adults can recharge their energy levels, improve focus, and increase productivity. (通过确保他们保持健康的工作与生活平衡，年轻人可以补充他们的能量水平，提高注意力，提高效率)”可知，本段主张自我照顾是时间管理中的重要一环，空处应承上启下，强调年轻人应该保证充足的休息，提升健康水平、维持工作与生活的平衡。G选项“青年应该重视适当的休息和促进他们健康的活动。”符合语境。故选G项。
第三部分 英语知识运用(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。
It was a sunny Sunday afternoon. My husband was taking care of our baby girl so that my six-year-old and I could do some yard work, just the two of us. It was sure to be 41 . But soon, the clouds of mosquitos seemed 42 to our bug spray (喷雾). I was sweating, itchy (痒的), and arguing with my son about how to 43 weeds. I had told him the “right” way—getting those weeds out from the bottom, by the roots, 44 them entirely.
However, my son went about things in his own way. He pulled the 45 of the weeds off, moving quickly down the line as he left the remaining part still in the soil. Somehow, I found this to be incredibly 46 . Why couldn’t he do it in my way and save me the time of having to 47 his share Why did he do it at all if he wasn’t going to do it properly
“If you would do as told, we’d be done earlier and promised a longer period 48 we would have to return and pull weeds next time,” I said, trying to keep my tone 49 .
“But people do things… 50 , Mom,” he said innocently.
My fire soon faded, replaced by the 51 realization that I’d just received a valuable 52 from the person that I was supposed to be teaching. While trying to 53 my baby girl, my kindergartener, and the yard work, 54 was a lifeline for me. But my way was, perhaps, not the best way after all. His time shouldn’t be 55 . His job was to be a kid and take his time, for as long as he was able.
41. A. relaxing B. disturbing C. urgent D. tough
42. A. sensitive B. resistant C. harmful D. addicted
43. A. feed B. raise C. tend D. pull
44. A. removing B. packing C. covering D. preserving
45. A. roots B. fibres C. tops D. seeds
46. A. effective B. innovative C. annoying D. confusing
47. A. recycle B. redo C. identify D. ignore
48. A. unless B. so C. since D. before
49. A. confident B. curious C. light D. loud
50. A. differently B. separately C. hurriedly D. honestly
51. A. depressing B. humbling C. mistaken D. temporary
52. A. behavior B. warning C. reminder D. review
53. A. compare B. defend C. influence D. balance
54. A. efficiency B. concentration C. discipline D. quality
55. A. run out of B. set limits to C. made up for D. kept pace with
【答案】
41. A 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. C 47. B 48. D 49. C 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. D 54. A 55. B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者和六岁的儿子一起做园艺工作时，因为儿子没有按照作者的方法拔杂草，引发了作者的不满和争吵。然而，作者很快意识到自己的方式可能不是最好的，孩子的成长需要时间和自由，这也成为了作者从这次经历中获得的重要教训。文章通过这一事件，表达了作者对教育孩子方式的深刻反思和认识。
41. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它肯定是令人放松的。A. relaxing令人放松的；B. disturbing引起烦恼的；C. urgent紧急的；D. tough棘手的。根据上文“It was a sunny Sunday afternoon. My husband was taking care of our baby girl so that my six-year-old and I could do some yard work, just the two of us.(那是一个阳光明媚的周日下午。我丈夫在照顾我们的女婴，这样我和我六岁的孩子就可以做一些庭院工作，只有我们两个人。)”可知，作者描述的是一个令人放松的情景，可推理出空白处应填表示“令人放松的”含义的形容词，故选A项。
42. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是很快，蚊子群似乎对我们的驱虫喷雾有抵抗力。A. sensitive敏感的；B. resistant有抵抗力的；C. harmful有害的；D. addicted上瘾的。根据上文“the clouds of mosquitos(成群的蚊子)”以及下文“I was sweating, itchy(我在流汗、发痒)”可知出此处上下文说的是蚊子使作者发痒，可推理出空白处应填表示“有抵抗力的”含义的形容词，故选B项。
43. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我当时在出汗，很痒，还和我儿子争论该如何除草。A. feed喂；B. raise提高；C. tend往往会；D. pull拔。根据下文“getting those weeds out from the bottom(从根部拔草拔出来)”可知此处说的是拔草，故选D项。
44. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我已经告诉过他“正确的”方法——从底部把那些杂草连根拔起，彻底清除它们。A. removing去除；B. packing装满；C. covering覆盖；D. preserving保存。根据上文“getting those weeds out from the bottom(从根部拔草拔出来)”以及下文“entirely(完全地)”可知此处说的是拔草移除，故选A项。
45. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他迅速地拔除了杂草的顶端，一边沿着行列移动，一边把剩下的部分留在土里。A. roots根；B. fibres纤维；C. tops顶部；D. seeds种子。根据上文“However, my son went about things in his own way(然而，我儿子按照他自己的方式做事)”以及下文“he left the remaining part still in the soil(他把剩余部分留在土里)”可推理出此处上下文说的是作者的儿子拔的是草的顶端，故选C项。
46. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：不知怎么的，我发现这非常令人讨厌。A. effective有效的；B. innovative革新的；C. annoying令人生气的；D. confusing难以理解的。根据下文“Why couldn’t he do it in my way(他为什么不按照我的方式做事？)”可知作者对儿子的做事方式很生气，故选C项。
47. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：为什么他不能按照我的方式做，从而节省我不得不重新做他那部分的时间呢？A. recycle循环；B. redo重做；C. identify识别；D. ignore忽视。根据上文“he left the remaining part still in the soil(他把剩余部分留在土里)”可推理出此处说的是作者的儿子没有按照作者的方式干活，作者认为要重新干儿子没干好的活，故选B项。
48. 考查连词词义辨析。句意：如果你愿意按吩咐去做，我们本可以早点完成，并且保证下次回来除草之前有更长的时间。A. unless除非；B. so因此；C. since自从；D. before在……之前。根据上文“we’d be done
earlier and promised a longer period(我们本可以早点完成，并且保证有更长的时间)”以及下文“we would have to return and pull weeds next time(我们下次不得不回来拔草)”可推理出空白处应填表示“在……之前”含义的连词，故选D项。
49. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我说，试图保持语气轻松。A. confident自信的；B. curious求知欲强的；C. light轻松的；D. loud大声的。根据上文“If you would do as told, we’d be done earlier and promised a longer period(如果你按照我说的做的话，我们本可以早点完成，并且保证有更长的时间……)”可知，虽然作者很烦躁，但是作者通过讲道理来引导儿子，而不是严厉地责备他，可推理出作者试图保持语气轻松，故选C项。
50. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但是人们做事的方式各不相同。A. differently不同地；B. separately分别地；C. hurriedly匆忙地；D. honestly诚实地。根据上文“If you would do as told, we’d be done earlier and promised a longer period(如果你按照我说的做的话，我们本可以早点完成，并且保证有更长的时间……)”以及“But people do things(但是人们做事……)”可知作者的儿子在为自己辩解，可推理出此处上下文说的是人们做事的方式各不相同，故选A项。
51. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的怒火很快便平息了下来，取而代之的是令人感到惭愧的领悟：我刚刚从本应是我教导对象的人那里获得了一个宝贵的提醒。A. depressing令人忧愁的；B. humbling令人羞辱的；C. mistaken不正确的；D. temporary短暂的。根据下文“I’d just received a valuable… from the person that I was supposed to be teaching(我刚刚从本应是我教导对象的人那里获得了一个宝贵的……)”可推理出作者因为儿子的一番话，感到惭愧，故选B项。
52. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. behavior行为；B. warning警告；C. reminder提醒……的东西；D. review评审。根据上文“But people do things differently(但是人们做事的方式各不相同)”以及下文“But my way was, perhaps, not the best way after all(但是，我的方式或许根本就不是最好的方式)”可知此处说的是作者孩子的一番话提醒了作者，故选C项。
53. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在努力平衡照顾我的小女儿、我的幼儿园孩子以及庭院工作的过程中，效率成为我的生命线。A. compare比较；B. defend防御；C. influence影响；D. balance平衡。根据下文“my baby girl, my kindergartener, and the yard work(我的小女儿、我的幼儿园孩子以及庭院工作)”可知此处上下文说的是作者平衡做这些事情的时间，故选D项。
54. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. efficiency效率；B. concentration全神贯注；C. discipline纪律；D. quality质量。根据上文“If you would do as told, we’d be done earlier and promised a longer period(如果你按照我说的做的话，我们本可以早点完成，并且保证有更长的时间……)”可推理出，作者重视工作效率，故选A项。
55. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：他不应该被设定时间的限制。A. run out of用完；B. set limits to设限；C. made up for弥补；D. kept pace with跟上。根据下文“His job was to be a kid and take his time, for as long as he was able(他的工作就是做一个孩子，享受他的时光，只要他能做到。)”可推理出此处上下文说的是小孩子的时间不应该设置限制，故选B项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Among the Han people, which make up a vast majority of 56 (China) total population, the passage into adulthood is no longer celebrated, 57 in those very traditional families. In ancient times, this
ceremony marked a person’s transition to adulthood and 58 (refer) to as the capping or hair-pinning ceremony.
This ceremony started from the clan society (氏族社会) and continued to be held until the Qing Dynasty. The Manchu rulers then felt that this ceremony was 59 (meaning) and thus abolished this ceremony which 60 (last) for thousands of years. From then on the Han people have to enter the stage of adulthood without knowing it. Nowadays, it is mainly in those minor ethnic groups that this life passage is still celebrated. In some parts of China, this ceremony is experiencing a 61 (revive).
When a young man reached 18 or 20 years old, the capping ceremony, 62 (consist) of several procedures, would be held. The hair of the young man should be done up and pinned, and after 63 three caps of different materials should be placed on the youth’s head. The hair-pinning ceremony, 64 the mother or another senior pinned the girl’s hair, would be held when a girl was 15 years old.
There are other interesting customs concerned. For example, boys of the Yao nationality have to pass about ten dangerous tests and take oaths (宣誓) 65 (conduct) bad deeds.
【答案】
56. China’s 57. except 58. was referred 59. meaningless 60. had lasted 61. revival 62. consisting 63. that 64. when 65. not to conduct
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了中国古代的成人礼——“冠礼”或“笄礼”。
56. 考查名词所有格。句意：在占中国总人口绝大多数的汉族人中，除了那些非常传统的家庭外，他们不再庆祝成年。此处China与population为所属关系，应用名词所有格形式。故填China’s。
57. 考查介词。句意：在占中国总人口绝大多数的汉族人中，除了那些非常传统的家庭外，他们不再庆祝成年。表示“除了……”，后跟名词作宾语，应用介词except。故填except。
58. 考查固定短语。句意：在古代，这个仪式标志着一个人向成年的过渡，被称为“冠礼”或“笄礼”。表示“被称为”be referred to as，根据上文可知为一般过去时，主语为this ceremony，谓语用单数。故填was referred。
59. 考查形容词。句意：满族统治者觉得这个仪式毫无意义，于是废除了这个延续了几千年的仪式。作表语，表示“毫无意义”应用形容词meaningless。故填meaningless。
60. 考查时态。句意：满族统治者觉得这个仪式毫无意义，于是废除了这个延续了几千年的仪式。根据后文“for thousands of years”可知表示过去的过去，用过去完成时。故填had lasted。
61. 考查名词。句意：在中国的一些地区，这个仪式正在复兴。作动词的宾语，结合不定冠词可知应用单数名词revival，故填revival。
62. 考查非谓语动词。句意：当一个年轻人达到18岁或20岁时，将举行由几个程序组成的冠礼仪式。分析句子结构可知consist与逻辑主语ceremony构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填consisting。
63. 考查代词。句意：年轻人的头发应该梳起来，别住，然后给年轻人戴上三顶不同材质的帽子。作介词的宾语，且指代上文的行为，应用代词that，故填that。
64. 考查定语从句。句意：当女孩15岁时，会举行及笄仪式，由母亲或其他长辈把女孩的头发扎起来。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词The hair-pinning ceremony，在从句作时间状语，故填when。
65. 考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，瑶族的男孩必须通过大约十项危险的测试，并发誓不做坏事。短语take oaths not to do sth.表示“发誓不做某事”。故填not to conduct。
第四部分 写作(两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华。你的英国笔友Chris第一次去中国同学家中做客。他给你发来邮件，询问去中国家庭做客的社交礼仪。请你用英文给他回邮件，内容包括：
1. 社交礼仪；
2. 提出建议。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Chris,
How’s everything going I’m delighted to learn that you are having dinner with a Chinese family. Chinese culture values certain customs during social gatherings, so I’d like to share some tips on how to behave properly during your stay here.
First, like English people, the Chinese attach great importance to being punctual. So, please arrive on time. It’s also customary to bring a small gift to show your appreciation. Presents like flowers or a bottle of wine will be much welcomed. When at the dinner table, you’re advised to participate in the conversation. But remember not to talk with your mouth full. It will be quite embarrassing and impolite. Finally, don’t forget to compliment the host on the delicious food. It’s considered polite to express your enjoyment of the meal.
I hope my tips might be helpful for you. Enjoy the gathering with your friends.
Yours,
Li Hua
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国笔友Chris回邮件，介绍去中国家庭做客的社交礼仪，并提出建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：delighted→pleased
建议：tip→suggestion
感激：appreciation→gratitude
参加：participate in→take part in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：But remember not to talk with your mouth full. It will be quite embarrassing and impolite.
拓展句：But remember not to talk with your mouth full, which will be quite embarrassing and impolite.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m delighted to learn that you are having dinner with a Chinese family.（运用了that引导宾语从句）
【高分句型2】When at the dinner table, you’re advised to participate in the conversation.（运用了when引导时间状语从句的省略）
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Normally, Levi greeted the bus driver, Larry Farrish, with his usual cheerful smile and a warm wave. He was always the first to board the bus, excited to start the day ahead with his friends. However, on this particular day, Levi’s behaviour was strikingly different.
As the bus came to the scheduled station, Levi slowly made his way onto the vehicle, his head bowed and his steps heavy. Farrish, who had come to expect Levi’s bright smile and enthusiastic greeting, couldn’t help but notice the change in the boy’s manner. He watched as Levi took his usual seat at the back of the bus, his shoulders sunk and his eyes fixed on the floor.
Farrish, a kind and considerate man, couldn’t bear to see Levi’s sadness. As he drove the bus through the familiar route, he considered what could be causing the boy's sufferings. He knew that Levi was a happy and outgoing child, so the sudden change was puzzling. He felt it a must to figure out the source of the little boy’s depression.
As the bus neared Levi’s school, Farrish turned around in his seat, gently called Levi out and inquired about what was wrong. The boy looked up, his eyes red and swollen from crying. Levi hesitated for a moment, and then whispered in a quiet voice, “I forgot my pajamas for Pajama (睡衣) Day.” Farrish’s heart sank. He knew how much Levi had been looking forward to Pajama Day, a special event at his school where students could come dressed in their comfortable pajamas and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. It was a day that Levi had talked about for weeks, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to show off his pajamas.
Now, however, his excitement had turned into disappointment. He had simply forgotten to pack his pajamas, and as a result, he would be unable to participate in the festivities. Farrish could see sadness stand on Levi’s face, and he knew that he had to do something to help relieve the boy’s pain.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Waving goodbye, Farrish decided to take action.
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Levi participated in Pajama Day with a newfound joy.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】
Waving goodbye, Farrish decided to take action. After finishing his morning work, he quickly drove to the nearest store, scanning the shelves for a pair of pajamas that would make Levi’s heart sing again. After a thorough search, Farrish found a pair that Levi would surely love. With a sense of purpose, Farrish returned to Levi’s school and asked the front office staff they could call Levi down. Levi’s face lit up with surprise and joy as he held the pajamas in his hands. He thanked Farrish sincerely, his eyes filled with gratitude.
Levi participated in Pajama Day with a newfound joy. Wearing Farrish’s gift with pride and sharing stories and laughs, Levi was surrounded by friends who admired his pajamas. They all appreciated the warm-hearted bus driver with respect and admiration. It turned out Farrish’s kindness not only restored Levi’s happiness but also deepened their bond. Seeing the cheerful smile back on Levi’s face, Farrish felt it was worth it. He realised that a little kindness could truly make a difference to someone’s life.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Levi总是用微笑开始新的一天，但是有一天他显得很失落，司机Farrish询问后得知，今天是睡衣日，他非常期待今天的到来，但是Levi忘记穿睡衣了，Farrish觉得必须做些什么来帮助减轻这个男孩的痛苦，于是他去睡衣店买了睡衣，并到学校送给Levi，司机Farrish的一个善意举动改变了Levi的生活。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“Farrish挥手告别，决定采取行动。”可知，第一段可描写Farrish给Levi买睡衣，并送给他的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“Levi带着一种新发现的喜悦参加了睡衣日。”可知，第二段可描写Levi穿着睡衣过睡衣日的情况，以及感悟。
2. 续写线索：发现Levi今天很低落——询问原因——决定帮助——购买睡衣——送到学校——Levi感激——感悟。
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①返回：return/come back/go back
②加入：participate in/take part in/engage in
③请求：ask/request/inquire
情绪类
①感激：gratitude/appreciation/gratefulness
②开心的：cheerful/joyful/pleasant
【点睛】[高分句型1]After finishing his morning work, he quickly drove to the nearest store, scanning the shelves for a pair of pajamas that would make Levi’s heart sing again.(that引导的定语从句)
[高分句型2]He realised that a little kindness could truly make a difference to someone’s life.(that引导的宾语从句)绝密★启用前
2024年高考英语终极押题卷08（新高考II卷）考试版
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man going to do
A. Hold a party. B. Go to the bookstore. C. Celebrate his birthday.
2. When will the man clean up his room
A. In just half an hour. B. After seeing the movie. C. Before going to the cinema.
3. How does the man usually get to his company
A. By subway. B. By car. C. By bike.
4. What was the matter with Alice today
A. She did badly in the math test.
B. She forgot to check her homework.
C. She made many mistakes in all tests.
5. How much should the woman pay in total
A. $6. B. $18. C. $30.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between Neil and Tim
A. Boss and secretary. B. Husband and wife. C. Driver and passenger.
7. When will Neil and Tim get to the airport tomorrow
A. At about 8:00 am. B. At about 9:00 am. C. At about 5:00 pm.
听第7段材料，回答8、9题。
8. Why does the girl want a baby brother
A. To please her dad. B. To enjoy being a big sister. C. To raise animals together with
him.
9. What does the girl hope to do at last
A. Keep a dog. B. Get a cute cat. C. Look after her brother.
听第8段材料，回答10至12题。
10. What does the man think of air transportation
A. Its insurance is always expensive.
B. It’s the safest way to send goods.
C. It’s the fastest way of transportation.
11. What will the man recommend to send very heavy machines
A. Air transportation. B. Sea transportation. C. Road transportation.
12 Which is the feature of railway transportation according to the man
A. It is economical. B. It is very flexible. C. It brings much pollution
听第9段材料，回答13至16题。
13. How was Jane’s trip to the West Coast
A. Wonderful. B. Terrible. C. Tiring.
14. What was Jane unsatisfied with in Los Angeles
A. The weather. B. The big noise. C. The bus service.
15. What was the weather like on Jane’s trip in San Francisco
A. Warm. B. Cool. C. Cold.
16. What attracted Jane most in San Francisco
A. Its small size. B. Its large streets. C. Its beautiful scenery.
听第10段材料，回答17至20题。
17. What was the writing subject about last year
A. A bedroom. B. A place. C. Food.
18. Who can take part in the writing competition
A. Teenagers. B. Middle-aged people. C. Old people.
19. What will the winners get
A. 500 dollars. B. Free tickets to a zoo. C. The club’s magazines.
20. What is the deadline for the entry
A. The 4th next month. B. The 14th next month. C. The 25th next month.
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
With such a strong artistic heritage, it’s no surprise that England knocks it out of the park when it comes to world-class art galleries. These are the galleries you need to add to your must-visit list.
Royal Academy of Arts (RA), London
Not your standard gallery, the Royal Academy of Arts is led by artists to promote not just the appreciation of
art, but its practice. It is world-famous for hosting some exhibitions that get everyone talking. Besides, what sets the RA apart is its engagement with the public through participatory experiences, allowing visitors to not only view art but become part of it in innovative ways.
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich
Sitting on the edge of the University of East Anglia’s campus, the Sainsbury Centre holds a collection of remarkable works of art spanning over 2,000 years. Inside the seminal Norman Foster building, you’ll find artworks from around the world, including some stunning pieces of European modern art by Degas, Francis Bacon, and Alberto Giacometti.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Yorkshire
Tearing up the rulebook when it comes to how we traditionally view art, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park strives to break down barriers by showing works from British and international artists in the open air. Set in hundreds of acres of West Yorkshire parkland, you’ll see sculptures by some of the leading artists of the 20th century.
Whitworth, Manchester
After a sky-high 15 million development, the Whitworth is becoming one of the premier galleries in the north of England. Making full use of its picturesque park setting, the gallery has a beautiful art garden and a sculpture terrace (露台), all waiting to be explored. Inside the gallery, you can view an exciting programme of ever-changing exhibitions.
21. What is special about the Royal Academy of Arts
A. It offers interactive experiences.
B. It displays works by senior artists.
C. It occupies a vast space in the museum.
D. It stages exhibitions in a traditional way.
22. What do Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Whitworth have in common
A. They are small in scale. B. They offer outdoor settings.
C. They feature long-standing works. D. They host exhibitions on an annual basis.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. An art textbook. B. An art student’s paper.
C. A personal travel blog. D. A travel guidebook.
B
In a gray box, I have a thick pile of love letters. I imagine about sharing them with a granddaughter when I’m 90. But my most treasured love letter is from one of my best friends. It’s a handwritten letter years ago when I was having trouble getting over a man. Her letter is the most romantic in my pile. It made no excuses. It simply let me know that I was loved.
Reflecting on her gift, and the dying art of handwritten letters in our age of emails and emoticons, I chose to conduct an experiment this Christmas: replacing presents with heartfelt, handwritten love letters for my family members.
In our digital era, most of us rarely take the time to share deeply considered thoughts and emotions with the people in our lives. Handwriting captures the writer’s emotions, often preserved longer than digital exchanges.
However, technology is taking over. First came typewriters and keyboards. Now a new brain-computer lets people type with their minds. What are we losing when we sacrifice the physical labor behind the written word We tend to value what we struggle for. Have we undervalued the human exchange of ideas
That day, I came across a letter my mom wrote to her parents when she was young. She seemed so comfortable with her parents. It was a relationship I didn’t have with her. I was inspired by my mother’s letter to her parents when I sat down to write my letter to her. I wanted her to know my love, and to close the crack that technology and culture had created between us. With each sentence, I was discovering new and deeper ways of seeing my mother, and making myself known to her in more thoughtful ways as well.
Eight single-space pages later, my hand was aching but I was done. It was only the first of my love letters, but it was already clear: What had begun as a fun project was in fact one of the most important undertakings of my life.
24. Why does the author mention her love letters in Paragraph 1
A. To show her grand charm as a young girl.
B. To share them with one of her granddaughters.
C. To highlight the value of handwritten letters.
D. To look back upon her romantic relationship.
25. How will technology probably affect us in the digital age
A. Making our interaction less emotional.
B. Encouraging our thoughtful communication.
C. Saving our physical labor in conveying emotions.
D. Increasing our effort in handwritten exchanges.
26. Why did the author handwrite a letter to her mother
A. To give her mother a big surprise.
B. To answer her mother’s handwritten letter.
C. To bridge a communication gap.
D. To make her mother feel more comfortable.
27. What did the author learn from her experiment
A. The irreplaceable bond of family members.
B. The tendency of information technology.
C. The expression of emotions in the digital age.
D. The power of handwritten correspondence.
C
In order to meet growing food production and energy needs in low-and middle-income countries, solar-powered groundwater irrigation (灌溉) is rapidly gaining ground. More than 500,000 solar pumps (泵) have been set up in south Asia over the last few years and a major expansion is planned across sub-Saharan Africa.
Dustin Garrick, professor in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, along with an international team, examined the trend toward solar pumps as a clear opportunity for boosting agricultural yields and reducing poverty, but the opportunity comes with risks.
While replacing electric or gas pumps with solar-powered irrigation holds the promise of reducing carbon emissions (排放), it is not guaranteed. Farmers who have access to these pumps may expand production of crops or diversify into other activities, which are not emissions neutral. Solar pumps will increase groundwater pumping efficiency, which may be desirable in regions that support such increases, but this could worsen groundwater lessening in regions that are already stressed. The cheap clean energy of solar pumps may lead to increased groundwater development, without necessarily decreasing overall emissions.
Despite these challenges, the clean-energy boost can serve as a stimulus for positive change in water and energy management but will require enhanced regulation and planning in both low-and high-income settings. Garrick and his team advocate for improved data collection initiatives, with a shift from separated to integrated approaches. They suggest using technology to measure water pumping and collecting remotely sensed data to monitor land use changes. As well, regulatory improvements are crucial, with mounting limits for carbon emissions and groundwater lessening established at various levels.
With groundwater management already a difficult challenge, we must act fast to understand the implications of the clean energy boost and poverty reduction acts to avoid these gains being won away by wells running dry. The rapid adoption of solar irrigation intensifies the urgency, demanding adaptation from governments and institutions to sail through these complexities.
28. According to paragraph 3, there is a conflict between ________.
A. poor farmers and solar-powered irrigation
B. human consumption and clean energy limits
C. crop diversity and crop production expansion
D. pumping efficiency and groundwater exhaustion
29. What did Garrick and his team suggest for a positive change
A. Integrating data collection and regulation.
B. Improving carbon emission monitoring.
C. Separating data for land use changes.
D. Establishing groundwater levels.
30. What does the author propose the readers do
A. Perform as the authorities suggest.
B. Act based on further understanding.
C. Quicken the adoption of solar irrigation.
D. Challenge the groundwater management.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The Complexities of Adopting Solar Pumps
B. Solar-Powered Irrigation: Farmers’ New Future
C. The Promise and Risks of Solar-Powered Irrigation
D. Balancing Clean Energy Boost and Poverty Reduction
D
The days of just teaching kids their ABCs are long gone. Modern educators are tasked with the seemingly
impossible responsibility of ensuring that today’s youth are academically prepared for life outside the classroom: being self-aware, self-managing, socially aware, relationship-building and responsible decision-makers who positively contribute to society. That is quite an ask!
Social-emotional learning (SEL) answers this call and delivers upon this tall order. It is a method to improve students’ intrapersonal (内心的), interpersonal, and cognitive competence. This process improves individual students’ skills and makes for a community of successful learners willing and able to positively contribute to society. This theory truly allows individuals to develop well.
SEL has effectively predicted positive school adjustment in the school setting, promoted learning engagement, minimized discipline problems, increased high school graduation rates, and promoted future employment and adult health. A core component of SEL is helping children understand their emotions. Further, not only is it vital that youngsters can identify various emotions, but they must also be able to manage the emotions they experience.
Developing an identity is necessary for maturing adults, and SEL satisfies this requirement, In assisting students in developing their identity, SEL helps to increase self-confidence, self-compassion, identification of strengths and needs, and recognition of needs, values, and judgments.
In the classroom. SEL has been shown to positively impact students’ attitudes, behaviors, and academic performance. Further, it decreases negative behaviors, such as being off-task or aggressive, and substance abuse. SEL enhances the learning environment and makes it a safe place for learning.
Not only is SEL critical for students’ mental health, but it is also important for teachers’ mental health. SEL increases teacher-reported effectiveness for behavior management and decreases reports of teacher burnout. Ultimately, SEL creates a calmer classroom environment, which makes educating students much easier.
32. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 1 stand for
A. Teaching kids their ABCs.
B. Preparing students for life beyond class.
C. All the hopes placed on students.
D. Teaching students self-management.
33. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2
A. How to be a successful learner.
B. How to meet the students’ needs.
C. What is needed for a community.
D. What is social-emotional learning.
34. What is the most important part of SEL
A. Giving students a definite identity.
B. Allowing students to predict their future.
C. Guaranteeing students’ future employment.
D. Helping students understand and manage emotions.
35. What can we infer about SEL from the last paragraph
A. It is a win-win method.
B. It is criticized by students.
C. It may make teachers tired.
D. It is a magical tool for teachers.
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。
Time is a valuable resource, especially for those who need to deal with academic demands, personal growth, and social activities at the same time. Effective time management not only leads to increased productivity, but reduces stress. 36 . Here are some strategies to help young adults master the art of time management.
Setting clear and achievable short-term and long-term goals is essential for youth. 37 They’ll also distribute time accordingly. Whether it’s studying for exams or pursuing personal interests, having well-defined goals provides a sense of direction. Meanwhile, importance levels of tasks can vary. By focusing on key tasks and minimizing time spent on unimportant ones, young adults can perfect their time management.
38 It makes efficient use of their time. Whether using a planner or a calendar app scheduling specific blocks of time for different activities, including study time, exercise, socializing, can lead to better time use.
Furthermore, learning to say no is a valuable skill for youth. With numerous opportunities and interests, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. By being selective about commitments, young adults can arrange their time and energy wisely. Saying no to non-essential activities frees up time for important tasks. 39 .
In the pursuit of personal success, young adults often find themselves caught up in a series of responsibilities and commitments. However, it’s essential for them to recognize that life shouldn’t be like this. Self-care plays a vital role in time management. 40 By ensuring they maintain a healthy work-life balance, young adults can recharge their energy levels, improve focus, and increase productivity. That way, they perfect time usage and pave the way for success.
A. That actually prevents over-commitment.
B. One should constantly review how time is spent.
C. It creates opportunities for personal development as well.
D. Developing a daily schedule helps young adults stay organized.
E. Putting things off constantly is a common time management project.
F. By knowing what they want to accomplish, they can prioritize their tasks.
G. Youth should value adequate rest and activities that promote their well-being.
第三部分 英语知识运用(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。
）It was a sunny Sunday afternoon. My husband was taking care of our baby girl so that my six-year-old and I could do some yard work, just the two of us. It was sure to be 41 . But soon, the clouds of mosquitos seemed 42 to our bug spray (喷雾). I was sweating, itchy (痒的), and arguing with my son about how to 43 weeds. I had told him the “right” way—getting those weeds out from the bottom, by the roots, 44 them entirely.
However, my son went about things in his own way. He pulled the 45 of the weeds off, moving quickly down the line as he left the remaining part still in the soil. Somehow, I found this to be incredibly 46 . Why couldn’t he do it in my way and save me the time of having to 47 his share Why did he do it at all if he wasn’t going to do it properly
“If you would do as told, we’d be done earlier and promised a longer period 48 we would have to return and pull weeds next time,” I said, trying to keep my tone 49 .
“But people do things… 50 , Mom,” he said innocently.
My fire soon faded, replaced by the 51 realization that I’d just received a valuable 52 from the person that I was supposed to be teaching. While trying to 53 my baby girl, my kindergartener, and the yard work, 54 was a lifeline for me. But my way was, perhaps, not the best way after all. His time shouldn’t be 55 . His job was to be a kid and take his time, for as long as he was able.
41. A. relaxing B. disturbing C. urgent D. tough
42. A. sensitive B. resistant C. harmful D. addicted
43. A. feed B. raise C. tend D. pull
44. A. removing B. packing C. covering D. preserving
45. A. roots B. fibres C. tops D. seeds
46. A. effective B. innovative C. annoying D. confusing
47. A. recycle B. redo C. identify D. ignore
48. A. unless B. so C. since D. before
49. A. confident B. curious C. light D. loud
50. A. differently B. separately C. hurriedly D. honestly
51. A. depressing B. humbling C. mistaken D. temporary
52. A. behavior B. warning C. reminder D. review
53. A. compare B. defend C. influence D. balance
54. A. efficiency B. concentration C. discipline D. quality
55. A. run out of B. set limits to C. made up for D. kept pace with
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。
Among the Han people, which make up a vast majority of 56 (China) total population, the passage into adulthood is no longer celebrated, 57 in those very traditional families. In ancient times, this ceremony marked a person’s transition to adulthood and 58 (refer) to as the capping or hair-pinning ceremony.
This ceremony started from the clan society (氏族社会) and continued to be held until the Qing Dynasty. The Manchu rulers then felt that this ceremony was 59 (meaning) and thus abolished this ceremony which 60 (last) for thousands of years. From then on the Han people have to enter the stage of adulthood without knowing it. Nowadays, it is mainly in those minor ethnic groups that this life passage is still celebrated. In some parts of China, this ceremony is experiencing a 61 (revive).
When a young man reached 18 or 20 years old, the capping ceremony, 62 (consist) of several
procedures, would be held. The hair of the young man should be done up and pinned, and after 63 three caps of different materials should be placed on the youth’s head. The hair-pinning ceremony, 64 the mother or another senior pinned the girl’s hair, would be held when a girl was 15 years old.
There are other interesting customs concerned. For example, boys of the Yao nationality have to pass about ten dangerous tests and take oaths (宣誓) 65 (conduct) bad deeds.
第四部分 写作(两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华。你的英国笔友Chris第一次去中国同学家中做客。他给你发来邮件，询问去中国家庭做客的社交礼仪。请你用英文给他回邮件，内容包括：
1. 社交礼仪；
2. 提出建议。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Normally, Levi greeted the bus driver, Larry Farrish, with his usual cheerful smile and a warm wave. He was always the first to board the bus, excited to start the day ahead with his friends. However, on this particular day, Levi’s behaviour was strikingly different.
As the bus came to the scheduled station, Levi slowly made his way onto the vehicle, his head bowed and his steps heavy. Farrish, who had come to expect Levi’s bright smile and enthusiastic greeting, couldn’t help but notice the change in the boy’s manner. He watched as Levi took his usual seat at the back of the bus, his shoulders sunk and his eyes fixed on the floor.
Farrish, a kind and considerate man, couldn’t bear to see Levi’s sadness. As he drove the bus through the familiar route, he considered what could be causing the boy's sufferings. He knew that Levi was a happy and outgoing child, so the sudden change was puzzling. He felt it a must to figure out the source of the little boy’s depression.
As the bus neared Levi’s school, Farrish turned around in his seat, gently called Levi out and inquired about what was wrong. The boy looked up, his eyes red and swollen from crying. Levi hesitated for a moment, and then whispered in a quiet voice, “I forgot my pajamas for Pajama (睡衣) Day.” Farrish’s heart sank. He knew how much Levi had been looking forward to Pajama Day, a special event at his school where students could come dressed in
their comfortable pajamas and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. It was a day that Levi had talked about for weeks, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to show off his pajamas.
Now, however, his excitement had turned into disappointment. He had simply forgotten to pack his pajamas, and as a result, he would be unable to participate in the festivities. Farrish could see sadness stand on Levi’s face, and he knew that he had to do something to help relieve the boy’s pain.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Waving goodbye, Farrish decided to take action.
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Levi participated in Pajama Day with a newfound joy.
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