马鞍山二中2023-2024学年高三年级12月份阶段性测试
英语试卷
本试卷共8页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
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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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the man going to do
A. Have a picnic. B. Go fishing. C. Take a drive
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The weather. B. Indoor activities. C. The woman’s illness.
3. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At a bus station. B. At a train station. C. At an airport.
4. What will the man do next
A. Put a job advertisement. B. Conduct an interview. C. Surf the Internet.
5. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To book a room. B. To confirm his flight. C. To reschedule a meeting.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Which place will be cleaned today
A. The hallways. B. The front office. C. The cafeteria.
7. What will the woman do next week
A. Hold a workshop. B. Design a schedule. C. Host a dinner.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the speakers just do
A. They practiced dancing together.
B. They performed in a musical.
C. They watched a show.
9. What was the woman
A. A dancer. B. An actress. C. A musician.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What do we know about the jacket
A. It was unsuitable for the man.
B. It was large for the man’s son.
C. It was bought at a reduced price.
11. What does the woman ask the man for
A. The jacket. B. The receipt. C. The credit card.
12. What will the man do next week
A. Get his money back. B. Take a credit note. C. Visit the store again.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What did Paul do after he left school
A. He opened a shop.
B. He did several different jobs.
C. He got a job as a chef in a restaurant.
14. What was Paul’s first restaurant job like
A. Difficult but beneficial. B. Boring but well-paid. C. Enjoyable but demanding.
15. What does Paul’s current job involve
A. Managing the whole kitchen.
B. Cooking every day.
C. Assisting chefs.
16. What does Paul think makes a restaurant successful
A. Inventing new dishes.
B. Using quality food.
C. Creating less stressful environment.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker’s job related to
A. Medicine. B. Wild animals. C. Artificial intelligence.
18. What was the main goal of Project Skylark
A. To create a system for healthcare.
B. To open up possibilities of finance.
C. To teach a machine to identify different birds.
19. What is the program MediScan used for
A. Analyzing data. B. Detecting diseases. C. Producing reports.
20. What is the speaker’s attitude towards AI in general
A. Worried. B. Positive. C. Unconcerned.
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
These popular children’s stories all have important birthdays this year.
How to Train Your Dragon
by Cressida Cowell
(Hachette Children’s)
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is a smallish Viking with a longish name. His Hairy Hooligan tribe thinks he’s useless but, with the help of a dragon, can Hiccup prove he’s a hero Celebrate 20 years of a favourite story with this anniversary edition.
The Sheep-Pig
by Dick King-Smith
(Puffin Books)
When Farmer Hogget brings Babe home, the little orphaned piglet (成为孤儿的小猪) is raised by a kind-hearted sheepdog called Fly. Babe knows he can never be a sheepdog like Fly but could he learn how to be a sheep-pig Famously made into the film Babe, this much-loved animal story turns 40 this year.
Emily of New Moon
by L. M. Montgomery
(Virago Books)
When Emily is sent to live at New Moon with relatives she’s never met, her imagination and ideas soon cause her to clash (争执) with her Aunt Elizabeth. Will New Moon ever feel like home Written by the author of Anne of Green Gables, this story was first published in 1923 and is celebrating its 100th birthday this year.
The Dark is Rising
by Susan Cooper
(Puffin Books)
It’s Midwinter’s Eve, the day before Will’s 11th birthday. Strange things are happening in the snowy countryside around him and Will soon realises this will be a birthday like no other. First published 50 years ago, this classic adventure remains as exciting and magical as ever.
1. Whose book was Babe adapted from
A. Susan Cooper’s. B. Cressida Cowell’s.
C. Dick King-Smith’s. D. L. M. Montgomery’s.
2. Which of the following books has been in print for a century
A. How to Train Your Dragon. B. Emily of New Moon.
C. The Dark is Rising. D. The Sheep-Pig.
3. What do we know about The Dark is Rising
A. It is made up of several stories.
B. It is published by Virago Books.
C. It is set around the character’s birthday.
D. It is based on the author’s personal experience.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了4本受欢迎的儿童故事。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由文章“The Sheep-Pig”部分中“Famously made into the film Babe, this much-loved animal story turns 40 this year. (这个备受喜爱的动物故事被改编成电影《Babe》，今年将迎来40岁生日。)”以及“by Dick King-Smith (由迪克·金·史密斯)”可知，电影《Babe》是根据Dick King-Smith的书改编。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由文章“Emily of New Moon”部分中“Written by the author of Anne of Green Gables, this story was first published in 1923 and is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. (这个故事由《绿山墙的安妮》的作者所写，于1923年首次出版，今年是它的100岁生日。)”可知，Emily of New Moon已经出版了一个世纪。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由文章“The Dark is Rising”部分中“It’s Midwinter’s Eve, the day before Will’s 11th birthday. Strange things are happening in the snowy countryside around him and Will soon realises this will be a birthday like no other. (今天是仲冬前夜，威尔11岁生日前一天。奇怪的事情发生在他周围的白雪皑皑的乡村，威尔很快意识到这将是一个与众不同的生日。)”可知，故事发生在角色的生日前后。故选C。
B
In films and TV shows, police officers study fingerprints to catch bad guys. Now, conservationists (people who work to protect animals and the environment) are using a similar method to deal with the illegal overfishing of sharks.
Overfishing is when too many of a particular type of fish are caught, putting that species in danger. Many sharks are killed because of a high demand — and high price — for their fins. In some countries they are used to make shark fin soup, which some people believe is good for health. Around 100 species of sharks are protected by CITES — the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which is an agreement between 184 countries that protects wildlife that is sold.
CITES has teams of people who visit ports and fish factories to look for evidence of protected species being illegally caught and sold. The idea is to punish those responsible and stop it happening, but finding evidence is difficult and can take a long time. Often, fish are sold before teams arrive and if a fish is cut up ready for sale, it’s hard to tell which species it was.
Scientists have come up with a process that studies “fish dust” — tiny traces of fish that get left on the floor at ports and factories, even after the fish have gone. Using a process called metabarcoding, they examine the DNA in it and can tell if the DNA is from a protected species. The scientists tested the method in Indonesia, where many sharks are caught and sold. They studied dust from seven sites and found evidence of 61 shark species — more than 80% of them CITES-protected. Dr. Andhika Prasetyo, the scientist who led the research, hopes the new method could soon be helping to protect endangered sea life.
4. What is the purpose of CITES
A. To protect wildlife in the trade B. To study the behavior of sharks.
C. To offer medical treatment to wildlife. D. To stop overfishing in dangerous waters.
5. What makes the work of CITES teams difficult
A. Observing endangered sharks up close. B. Dealing with international problems.
C. Working with local fish factories. D. Finding timely and effective evidence.
6. What can we say about the new method
A. It has met the need for shark research. B. It has begun to show promising results.
C. It has raised doubts in the fishing industry. D. It has been introduced to different countries.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. CITES: what it can tell us B. DNA uncovers shark secrets
C. DNA tests could save sharks D. The silent guardian of the sea: CITES
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了野生动植物种国际贸易公约（CITES）组织发明了一种方法可以发现鲨鱼被非法捕获并出售的证据。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Around 100 species of sharks are protected by CITES — the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which is an agreement between 184 countries that protects wildlife that is sold.(大约有100种鲨鱼受到濒危野生动植物种国际贸易公约（CITES）的保护，该公约是184个国家之间的一项协议，旨在保护出售的野生动物)”可知，CITES的目的是保护贸易中的野生动物，故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The idea is to punish those responsible and stop it happening, but finding evidence is difficult and can take a long time. Often, fish are sold before teams arrive and if a fish is cut up ready for sale, it’s hard to tell which species it was.(他们的想法是惩罚那些负有责任的人，阻止这种情况发生，但寻找证据很困难，可能需要很长时间。通常，鱼在团队到达之前就被卖掉了，如果一条鱼被切碎准备出售，很难分辨它是哪个物种)”可知，发现及时有效的证据让CITES小组的工作变得困难。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“They studied dust from seven sites and found evidence of 61 shark species — more than 80% of them CITES-protected. Dr. Andhika Prasetyo, the scientist who led the research, hopes the new method could soon be helping to protect endangered sea life.(他们研究了七个地点的灰尘，发现了61种鲨鱼的证据，其中80%以上受CITES保护。领导这项研究的科学家Andhika Prasetyo博士希望这种新方法能很快帮助保护濒临灭绝的海洋生物)”可推知，这种新方法已经开始显示出有希望的结果。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“In films and TV shows, police officers study fingerprints to catch bad guys. Now, conservationists (people who work to protect animals and the environment) are using a similar method to deal with the illegal overfishing of sharks.(在电影和电视剧中，警察通过研究指纹来抓捕坏人。现在，自然资源保护主义者（致力于保护动物和环境的人）正在使用类似的方法来处理非法过度捕捞鲨鱼的问题)”及最后一段“Scientists have come up with a process that studies “fish dust” — tiny traces of fish that get left on the floor at ports and factories, even after the fish have gone. Using a process called metabarcoding, they examine the DNA in it and can tell if the DNA is from a protected species.(科学家们提出了一种研究“鱼尘”的方法——即使在鱼死了之后，留在港口和工厂地板上的鱼的微小痕迹。通过一种称为元条形码的过程，他们检查了其中的DNA，并可以判断DNA是否来自受保护的物种)”可知，文章主要说明了野生动植物种国际贸易公约（CITES）组织发明了一种方法可以发现鲨鱼被非法捕获并出售的证据。可知，C选项“DNA测试可以拯救鲨鱼”最符合文章标题。故选C。
C
Math and literature are probably two of the subjects that bring students headaches. However, mathematicians choose to join the two together—they wonder whether the beauty of math can be found in literary works.
Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections between Mathematics and Literature, a book published recently by UK mathematician Sarah Hart, presents some interesting thoughts about “three”. She argues that the number has a special hold on Western literature and languages in general.
Many common phrases are in three words, such as “ready, set, go”. Being the first things kids may learn, some nursery rhymes (童谣) have a word repeated three times, such as “row, row, row your boat”. In stories, there are usually three main characters, such as Harry. Ron and Hermione in the Harry Potter series. For a series of novels, there are usually three books rather than four, according to Hart.
Three is the minimum number of points that can define a two-dimensional shape. Three sticks can create a triangle, a stable structure. These characteristics behind the number three give it “a sense of strength and completeness” which balances a story, according to the book.
Similarly, another study connected math and storytelling by mapping out readers’ “emotional experiences”. Researchers at the University of Vermont, US, analyzed more than 1,300 fiction works. As each book was divided into many 10,000-word parts, they rated how “happy” each part made readers feel. The ratings were then grouped into arcs (弧线), which showed how the readers’ emotions changed while reading.
The researchers summarized the arcs in six shapes, which covered almost all novels. The simplest patterns were “rise” and “fall”, showing that the plot was straightforward. Two of the most popular story shapes among readers were “rise-fall” and “fall-rise-fall”. It showed that more twists and turns in the stories are preferred by readers.
So why do researchers analyze the mathematics of literature As the study’s lead author Andrew Reagan told Scientific American, turning words into data “can teach us more about stories.”
8. What does paragraph 3 focus on in relation to the number “three”
A. Its significance in literary works.
B. Its various interpretations in literature.
C. Its occurrences in literature and language.
D. Its importance in mathematical concepts.
9. Why is the number “three” significant in Western literature and languages according to Hart’s book
A. It brings a feeling of power and unity. B. It carries a special meaning in math.
C. It can create a strong emotional impact. D. It indicates the innovation of storytelling.
10. How did researchers at the University of Vermont connect math and storytelling
A. By recording the use of numbers in fiction works.
B. By analyzing math knowledge used in different novels.
C. By comparing the number of characters in some works.
D. By using shapes to show the readers’ reading experiences.
11. What is the point of analyzing the mathematics of literature according to Reagan
A. To improve readers’ mathematical skills.
B. To gain a deeper understanding of stories.
C. To explore the role of literature in teaching math.
D. To uncover hidden mathematical patterns in stories.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了数学家将数学和文学结合起来，在文学作品中发现数学之美。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Many common phrases are in three words, such as ‘ready, set, go’. Being the first things kids may learn, some nursery rhymes (童谣) have a word repeated three times, such as “row, row, row your boat”. In stories, there are usually three main characters, such as Harry. Ron and Hermione in the Harry Potter series. For a series of novels, there are usually three books rather than four, according to Hart. (许多常见的短语都是由三个词组成的，比如“ready, set, go”。作为孩子们学习的第一件事，一些童谣会把一个词重复三次，比如“划，划，划你的船”。在故事中，通常有三个主要人物，比如哈利。《哈利波特》系列中的罗恩和赫敏。根据哈特的说法，一个系列小说通常有三本书，而不是四本。)”可知，本段关注了数字3在文学和语言中的出现。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“These characteristics behind the number three give it ‘a sense of strength and completeness’ which balances a story, according to the book. (根据这本书，数字3背后的这些特征赋予了它“一种力量和完整性”，从而平衡了一个故事。)”可知，数字3带来了力量感和完整感。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Similarly, another study connected math and storytelling by mapping out readers’ ‘emotional experiences’. (同样，另一项研究通过绘制读者的“情感体验”将数学和讲故事联系起来。)”以及“The ratings were then grouped into arcs (弧线), which showed how the readers’ emotions changed while reading. (然后，这些评分被分组成弧线，显示了读者在阅读时情绪的变化。)”可知，研究人员绘制读者的“情感体验”，用弧形来现实读者在阅读时的情绪变化。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“So why do researchers analyze the mathematics of literature As the study’s lead author Andrew Reagan told Scientific American, turning words into data ‘can teach us more about stories.’ (那么，为什么研究人员要分析文学的数学呢 该研究的主要作者安德鲁·里根告诉《科学美国人》，将文字转化为数据“可以教会我们更多关于故事的知识”。)”可知，Regan认为分析文学中的数学可以教会我们更多关于故事的知识，由此可推测处，这可以让我们对故事有更深刻的理解。故选B。
D
Researchers from University of Southern California (USC) may have found the biggest influencer in the spread of fake news: social platforms’ structure of rewarding users for habitually sharing information. The study involved 2,476 active Facebook users ranging in age from 18 to 89. They were asked to complete a decision-making survey about seven minutes long.
Surprisingly, the researchers found that users’ social media habits are closely related to the amount of fake news they shared. Frequent and habitual users spread six times more fake news than occasional or new users. Just 15% of the most habitual news sharers in the research were responsible for spreading about 30% to 40% of the fake news. Users’ habits were more influential in sharing fake news than other factors, including lack of critical reasoning.
The research team wondered: What motivates these users As it turns out, much like any video game, social media has a reward system that encourages users to stay on their accounts and keep posting and sharing.
Users who post and share frequently, especially eye-catching information, are likely to attract attention. Due to the reward system of social media, users form habits of sharing information that gets recognition from others automatically, without considering consequences such as spreading misinformation.
Then, the team tested whether social media reward structures could be designed to promote sharing of true over false information. They found that incentives (鼓励) for accuracy rather than popularity doubled the amount of accurate news that users share on social platforms.
“We know from previous research that some people don’t process information critically, which influences their ability to recognize false stories online,” said Gizem Ceylan, who led the team. “However, our new study shows that the reward structure of social media platforms plays a bigger role when it comes to misinformation spread.”
12. What does the USC research mainly focus on concerning social media
A. Its reward system. B. The users’ age group.
C. Its attraction to users. D. The reason fake news spreads on it.
13. Who is more likely to share false information on Facebook
A. A new user. B. A heavy user.
C. An occasional user. D. An uneducated user.
14. What contributes to the habits of social media users
A. The popularity of their posts.
B. The easy access to information.
C. The encouragement from other users.
D. The immediate money reward from the platform.
15 Which statement will Gizem Ceylan probably agree with
A. Sharing of misinformation is unavoidable.
B. People shouldn’t use social media frequently.
C. Lack of critical reasoning is a common problem.
D. Social media reward structures should be improved.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。南加州大学(USC)的研究人员可能已经发现了影响假新闻传播的最大因素：社交平台对习惯性分享信息的用户进行奖励的结构。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Researchers from University of Southern California (USC) may have found the biggest influencer in the spread of fake news: social platforms’ structure of rewarding users for habitually sharing information.(南加州大学(USC)的研究人员可能已经发现了影响假新闻传播的最大因素：社交平台对习惯性分享信息的用户进行奖励的结构)”可知，USC的研究主要集中在假新闻在社交媒体上传播的原因。故选D。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Frequent and habitual users spread six times more fake news than occasional or new users. Just 15% of the most habitual news sharers in the research were responsible for spreading about 30% to 40% of the fake news.(频繁用户和习惯性用户传播的假新闻是偶尔用户和新用户的6倍。在这项研究中，只有15%的习惯性新闻分享者传播了约30%至40%的假新闻)”可推知，重度使用者更有可能在Facebook上分享虚假信息。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The research team wondered: What motivates these users As it turns out, much like any video game, social media has a reward system that encourages users to stay on their accounts and keep posting and sharing.( 研究小组想知道:这些用户的动机是什么 事实证明，就像任何电子游戏一样，社交媒体有一个奖励系统，鼓励用户留在他们的账户上，继续发帖和分享)”和文章第四段“Users who post and share frequently, especially eye-catching information, are likely to attract attention.(经常发布和分享的用户，尤其是那些吸引眼球的信息，更容易吸引注意力)”可知，帖子的受欢迎程度导致了社交媒体用户的习惯。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““However, our new study shows that the reward structure of social media platforms plays a bigger role when it comes to misinformation spread.”(“然而，我们的新研究表明，在错误信息传播方面，社交媒体平台的奖励结构起着更大的作用。”)”可推知，吉泽姆·锡兰可能会同意社交媒体奖励结构应该得到改善这一观点。故选D。
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。
We’ve all been there: You check your phone and see over 100 unread texts thanks to a group chat. The more this happens, the more it can start to feel overwhelming. “When we see so much activity happening, it creates a sense of panic and often results in difficulty separating from the phone due to fear of missing out,” said therapist (治疗专家) Becky Stuempfig. But group texts don’t have to be a source of stress. ____16____.
Review group chats at set times
“I recommend choosing certain times of the day when you plan to catch up on texts,” Stuempfig said. “____17____, one in the morning, afternoon and evening, where they read and respond to messages. By doing so, you avoid feeling like you spent the entire day trying to keep up. and it decreases anxiety caused by receiving constant alerts (提醒).”
Turn off notifications
“My advice is turning off all notification alerts. No sounds, no vibrating (震动) — nothing.” Stuempfig said. “____18____ — all of the necessary positive activities for our mental health.” You can set exceptions for certain contacts and apps, so you don’t have to worry about missing important calls.
Keep group chats small, if possible
____19____. “I recommend minimizing the number of people on group chats so that the notifications are not quite as overwhelming.” Stuempfig said. “Large group chats are extremely hard to manage and create a feeling of constantly needing to check to see what is being discussed.”
Practice mindfulness
Even if you make some changes, you might still find yourself feeling overwhelmed at certain times. It can be helpful to try some mindfulness exercises. ____20____. Stuempfig said, “Taking a walk without bringing a phone with you or silencing texts and only allowing calls from emergency contacts can be a great way to refresh ourselves.”
A. They can help you decrease biological stress and improve sleep quality
B. Many people find it helpful to choose three 20-minute windows per day
C. Below, Stuempfig shares his advice for making the experience less tiring
D. They can involve deep breathing, taking a walk, or otherwise shifting your focus
E. If you’re starting a new text chat, really think about how many people you’re inviting
F. Many experts do some corresponding research and give us some suggestions as follows
G. These alerts interrupt our work projects, homework, family time, relaxing time, and sleep
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. G 19. E 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了如何在群聊时减少压力以改善心理健康。
【16题详解】
根据上文的“We’ve all been there: You check your phone and see over 100 unread texts thanks to a group chat. The more this happens, the more it can start to feel overwhelming. “When we see so much activity happening, it creates a sense of panic and often results in difficulty separating from the phone due to fear of missing out,” said therapist Becky Stuempfig. But group texts don’t have to be a source of stress. (我们都有过这样的经历：你打开手机，发现群聊中有100多条未读短信，这种情况发生得越多，你就越会感到难以承受。“当我们看到这么多的活动发生时，就会产生一种恐慌感，往往会因为害怕错过而难以离开手机，”治疗师贝基·斯图普菲格说。但是群发短信并不一定是压力的来源。)”可知，C项(下面，Becky Stuempfig分享了他的建议，让你的体验不那么累)作为过渡句，承接上文，指出有办法可以缓解群聊带来的压力，并引出下文的具体做法，故选C项。
【17题详解】
根据上文的““I recommend choosing certain times of the day when you plan to catch up on texts,” Stuempfig said.(Stuempfig说：“我建议你在一天中的特定时间查阅信息。)”和下文的“one in the morning, afternoon and evening, where they read and respond to messages. By doing so, you avoid feeling like you spent the entire day trying to keep up. and it decreases anxiety caused by receiving constant alerts.”(他们分别在早上，下午和晚上阅读和回应信息。这样做，你就不会觉得自己花了一整天的时间来跟上进度。它还可以减少因不断收到提醒而引起的焦虑。”)”可知，B项(许多人发现每天选择三个20分钟的窗口很有帮助)承接上文，指出了在一天中留出特定的时间来查阅信息，下文具体指出如何留出特定的时间以及这样做的好处，故选B项。
【18题详解】
根据上文的““My advice is turning off all notification alerts. No sounds, no vibrating— nothing.” Stuempfig said.(Stuempfig说，“我的建议是关闭所有通知提醒。没有声音，没有震动——什么都没有。”)”和下文的“all of the necessary positive activities for our mental health.” You can set exceptions for certain contacts and apps, so you don’t have to worry about missing important calls.(所有对我们的心理健康有益的必要的积极活动。你可以为某些联系人和应用设置例外，这样你就不用担心错过重要电话了。)”可知，G项(这些提醒会打断我们的工作项目、家庭作业、家庭时间、放松时间和睡眠)承接上文，指出了Stuempfig建议人们关闭提醒的原因，该项中提到的“家庭时间、放松时间和睡眠”对我们的心理健康是有益的，逻辑通顺，故选G项。
【19题详解】
根据下文的““I recommend minimizing the number of people on group chats so that the notifications are not quite as overwhelming.” Stuempfig said. “Large group chats are extremely hard to manage and create a feeling of constantly needing to check to see what is being discussed.”(“我建议尽量减少群聊的人数，这样通知就不会太多。”Stuempfig说。“大型群聊非常难以管理，而且会给人一种需要不断查看正在讨论的内容的感觉。”)”可知，很多人群聊会带来压力，因此E项(如果你要开始一个新的文字聊天，认真考虑一下你要邀请多少人)说明了如何减少群聊带来的压力，故选E项。
【20题详解】
根据上文的“Even if you make some changes, you might still find yourself feeling overwhelmed at certain times. It can be helpful to try some mindfulness exercises.(即使你做出了一些改变，你可能仍然会发现自己在某些时候感到不知所措。尝试一些正念练习可能会有所帮助。)”和下文的“ Stuempfig said, “Taking a walk without bringing a phone with you or silencing texts and only allowing calls from emergency contacts can be a great way to refresh ourselves.”(Stuempfig说：“散步时不带手机，或者把短信静音，只接听紧急联系人的电话，这是一种让自己恢复精神的好方法。”)”可知，D项(可以包括深呼吸、散步，或者以其他方式转移注意力)承接上文，举例说明正念练习的具体做法有哪些，下文进一步指出了更加有效的减少压力的做法，故选D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。
The journey of learning Beijing Opera has been a meaningful one for me.
When I first stepped into the practice room, the sounds of instruments filled the air. The ____21____ performers moved with grace and their voices were full of power. As a beginner, I found it hard to ____22____ the movements and vocal techniques. It seemed impossible to ____23____. But with each practice period, I found the determination to keep ____24____. Repeating the steps and vocal exercises over and over again, I practiced ____25____. My teachers and classmates were very ____26____. They encouraged me during moments of doubt and told me that ____27____ was not given but earned.
As time went on, I began to see ____28____ in my performance. My voice became more ____29____ and my movements more graceful. I started to feel a connection with the _____30_____ understanding the feelings they had through their movements and expressions.
Finally, the day arrived for my first _____31_____. I stepped onto the stage and the music started. I put my heart into the performance. The cheers that filled the theater at the end of the show were _____32_____. The journey was _____33_____, but learning Beijing Opera taught me a valuable lesson: never _____34_____. I will carry with me the lesson learned from Beijing Opera that will _____35_____ me on the road to success, both in the world of Beijing Opera and life.
21. A. surprised B. traditional C. important D. experienced
22. A. keep up with B. get back on C. stay away from D. look forward to
23. A. know B. change C. learn D. share
24. A. checking B. going C. asking D. cheering
25. A. safely B. helplessly C. quietly D. tirelessly
26. A. supportive B. active C. creative D. productive
27. A. kindness B. success C. wealth D. chance
28. A. details B. value C. methods D. progress
29. A. different B. expressive C. similar D. encouraging
30. A. characters B. teachers C. actors D. members
31. A. class B. job C. visit D. show
32. A. music to my ears B. bottom lines C. time on my hands D. top secrets
33. A. interesting B. boring C. challenging D. meaningful
34. A. win out B. give up C. wake up D. stand out
35. A. protect B. trust C. guide D. pick
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了作者学习京剧的经历和感受。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：经验丰富的表演者动作优雅，声音充满力量。A. surprised惊讶的；B. traditional传统的；C. important重要的；D. experienced有经验的。根据下文“moved with grace and their voices were full of power”可知，表演者动作优雅，声音充满力量的是经验丰富的表演者。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：作为一个初学者，我发现很难跟上动作和声乐技巧。A. keep up with赶上；B. get back on重新开始或恢复某种活动或状态；C. stay away from远离；D. look forward to期待。根据上文“As a beginner”可知，作为一个初学者，作者发现很难跟上动作和声乐技巧。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这似乎是不可能学会的。A. know知道；B. change改变；C. learn学习；D. share分享。根据上文“I found it hard”可知，这似乎是不可能学会的。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但每练习一段时间，我都找到了坚持下去的决心。A. checking核对；B. going去；C. asking问；D. cheering喝彩。根据上文“But with each practice period”可知，但每练习一段时间，作者都找到了坚持下去的决心。故选B项。
25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我一遍又一遍地重复着这些步骤和声音练习，不知疲倦地练习着。A. safely安全地；B. helplessly无助地；C. quietly安静地；D. tirelessly不知疲倦地。根据上文“Repeating the steps and vocal exercises over and over again”可知，作者不知疲倦地练习着。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的老师和同学都很支持我。A. supportive支持的；B. active积极的；C. creative有创造力的 ；D. productive多产的。根据下文“They encouraged me during moments of doubt”可知，老师和同学都很支持作者。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我彷徨的时候，他们鼓励我，告诉我成功不是给予的，而是努力得来的。 A. kindness善良；B. success成功；C. wealth 财富；D. chance机会。根据下文“but earned.”可知，成功不是给予的，而是努力得来的。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，我开始看到我的表现有了进步。A. details细节；B. value价值；C. methods 方法; D. progress进步。根据下文“My voice became more ____9____ and my movements more graceful.”可知，作者开始看到作者的表现有了进步。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的声音变得更有表现力，我的动作变得更优雅。A. different不同的；B. expressive富于表现力的 ；C. similar相似的；D. encouraging令人鼓舞的。根据常识可知，京剧需要声音具有表现力。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我开始感受到与角色之间的联系，通过他们的动作和表情理解他们的感受。A. characters角色；B. teachers教室；C. actors 演员；D. members会员。根据下文“understanding the feelings they had through their movements and expressions.”可知，作者开始感受到与角色之间的联系。故选A项。
31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：终于，我第一次演出的日子到了。A. class班级；（一节）课，上课时间；B. job工作；C. visit 拜访；D. show展示，演出。根据下文“I stepped onto the stage and the music started.”以及“at the end of the show”可知，第一次演出的日子到了。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查名词短语词义辨析。句意：演出结束时，剧院里充满了欢呼声，对我来说是悦耳的音乐。A. music to my ears悦耳的音乐；B. bottom lines 底线；C. time on my hands有大量的空闲时间；D. top secrets绝密的。根据上文“The cheers that filled the theater”可知，剧院里充满了欢呼声，对作者来说是悦耳的音乐。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这段旅程充满挑战，但学习京剧给我上了宝贵的一课:永不放弃。A. interesting有趣的；B. boring令人厌烦的 ；C. challenging有挑战性的；D. meaningful有意义的。根据上文“As a beginner, I found it hard to ____2____ the movements and vocal techniques. It seemed impossible to ____3____ .”可知，这段旅程充满挑战。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：这段旅程充满挑战，但学习京剧给我上了宝贵的一课:永不放弃。A. win out获胜，取得成功；B. give up放弃；C. wake up醒来；D. stand out突出。根据上文“The cheers that filled the theater at the end of the show were ____12____ .”可知，作者成功了，并没有放弃。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：京剧中学到的教训指导我走向成功的道路，无论是在京剧的世界里，还是在生活中。A. protect保护；B. trust信任；C. guide指导； D. pick拾起。根据上文的永不放弃以及“me on the road to success”可知，京剧中学到的教训指导我走向成功的道路。故选C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。
A Californian woman has become a fitness influencer in her 50s after losing more than 40 pounds and taking up bodybuilding.
Denise Kirtley, 52, was inspired ____36____ (turn) her life around two months before her 50th birthday after finding that her wedding ring no longer fit on her finger.
“When I ____37____ (start) my transformation in 2020, I had been sedentary (惯于久坐不动的) for ____38____ long while,” Kirtley explained. She began lifting light weights in her spare bedroom, saying she was ____39____ unfit for the first two weeks that she quickly felt ____40____ (breath) and tired. But Kirtley said the secret to ____41____ (get) started on a body transformation is ____42____ (simple) to repeat workouts five times per week because action “often precedes (先于) motivation.”
“Action leads to more action. We can’t wait for motivation to kick in as it usually comes ____43____ (late),” she said. “If you can start taking action, any action, you will build momentum (推进力). That momentum will push you forward. It DOES get easier.”
The 52-year-old said she’s also transformed her attitude toward growing older. “We really do get to choose ____44____ we age. It’s all about your mindset,” she said. “Old and aging are very different — there’s nothing wrong ____45____ aging, and I embrace (欣然接受) my age. I’m aging, but I’m strong and spirited.”
【答案】36. to turn
37. started
38. a 39. so
40. breathless
41. getting
42. simply 43. later
44. how 45. with
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了52岁的Denise Kirtley通过健身改变了自己的生活，她的故事表明了人们要以积极的行动来面对老龄化。
【36题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：52岁的Denise Kirtley在50岁生日前两个月发现自己的结婚戒指不再适合手指后，受到启发，改变了自己的生活。inspire sb to do意为“鼓励某人做某事”，被动形式为“be inspired to do”，故填to turn。
【37题详解】
考查时态。句意：Kirtley解释道：“当我在2020年开始转型时，我已经久坐不动了。”根据句中的“in 2020”可知，动词start使用一般过去时，故填started。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意： Kirtley解释道：“当我在2020年开始转型时，我已经久坐不动了。”while为可数名词，long是以辅音音素开头的单词，因此使用不定冠词a，for a long while：很长一段时间，故填a。
【39题详解】
考查结果状语从句。句意：她开始在空闲的卧室里举重，说前两周她身体不适，很快就感到呼吸困难和疲惫。空格处应填入so与that构成“so...that...”，意为“如此……以至于……”，引导结果状语从句，故填so。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意：她开始在空闲的卧室里举重，说前两周她身体不适，很快就感到气喘吁吁和疲惫。此处使用形容词作表语，需要的词义为“气喘吁吁的”，即breathless，故填breathless。
【41题详解】
考查动名词。句意：但Kirtley说，开始身体转变的秘诀很简单：每周重复锻炼五次，因为动作“往往先于动力”。“the secret to……”表示“……的秘密”，to为介词，后接动名词作宾语，故填getting。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意：但Kirtley说，开始身体转变的秘诀很简单：每周重复锻炼五次，因为动作“往往先于动力”。使用副词作状语修饰动词不定式to repeat ，需要的词义为“简单”，为simply，故填simply。
【43题详解】
考查比较级。句意：我们迫不及待地想获得动力，因为它通常来得较晚。使用副词的比较级作状语修饰动词comes，需要的词义为“较晚地”，即later，故填later。
【44题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：我们真的可以选择衰老的方式。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导宾语从句，从句缺少状语，表示“做某事的方式”，因此使用how引导宾语从句，故填how。
【45题详解】
考查固定句型。句意：年纪大和衰老是非常不同的——衰老没有错，我欣然接受自己的年龄。there’s nothing wrong with意为“……没有错”，故填with。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英文报正在举办主题为“Life needs passion”的征文活动。请你用英语写一篇短文投稿。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Life needs passion
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【答案】One possible version:
Life needs passion
Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, and without passion, it can become uninteresting and uninspiring.
Passion gives life purpose. It fuels our dreams and ambitions pushing us to overcome challenges and reach new heights. Moreover, passion connects us with like-minded individuals, creating bonds with each other and enriching our lives.
In essence, life without passion is like a canvas without paint — a blank existence waiting to be painted with passionate colors. So, let’s embrace our passion, and let it guide us on our journey, as life needs passion to be a masterpiece worth living.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。学校英文报正在举办主题为“Life needs passion”的征文活动，要求考生用英语写一篇短文投稿。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
充满：filled with→ full of
激情：passion→ enthusiasm
不吸引人的：uninteresting→ unattractive
目标：purpose→ goal
2. 句式拓展
并列句变并列复合句
原句：Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, and without passion, it can become uninteresting and uninspiring.
拓展句：Life is a journey, which is filled with twists and turns, and without passion, it can become uninteresting and uninspiring.
【点睛】【高分句型1】It fuels our dreams and ambitions, pushing us to overcome challenges and reach new heights. (运用了现在分词pushing作状语、不定式to overcome作宾补)
【高分句型2】Moreover, passion connects us with like-minded individuals, creating bonds with each other and enriching our lives. (运用了现在分词creating和enriching作状语)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One summer day, I decided to go for a walk in the nearby forest. I had my backpack prepared with water, food, and sunscreen. I was excited to spend some time in nature, away from the busy city.
The forest was attractive, with towering trees that seemed to touch the sky and colorful wildflowers under my feet. I walked deeper into the woods, attracted by the pleasant sounds of birds. The path I followed was winding and narrow, but I paid little attention, carried away by the beauty. I started to notice that the trees around me looked unfamiliar. Soon I found myself lost. I realized that I had no idea which way to go.
The sun was setting and I knew that I needed to find a way out before it got dark. I started walking, trying to remember which direction I had come from. But the forest was a maze (迷宫) of winding paths, and I soon found myself going in circles. Every tree looked the same, and every path seemed to lead nowhere.
The sound of leaves made me jump. Was it a wild animal My heart was racing and I tried to stay calm as I listened for other sounds. But there was only silence, broken now and then by the distant calls of birds.
As the sun set, I fully understood the seriousness of my situation. There was no food or water left. I was completely alone, lost in a wilderness that could easily devour (吞噬) me. I walked nervously, tripping over things in my path, feeling frightened with a racing heartbeat. Hours passed, or maybe only minutes. Time had lost all meaning in this place.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
But then, as I was about to give up hope, I saw a weak light in the distance.
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【答案】One possible version:
But then, as I was about to give up hope, I saw a weak light in the distance. As I came closer, the light grew brighter. It was coming from a small area in the forest. In the center stood a tiny wooden house, its windows shining warmly in the darkness. With a feeling of hope, I ran towards the house and knocked on the door. A man opened it, with his face filled with worry. “Are you lost ” he asked. I nodded, too tired to speak.
The house’s owner welcomed me inside. I sat down on a chair and the man offered me food and water. We talked for hours about his life in the forest. His eyes told me that he had found peace in that wilderness. He kindly allowed me to stay overnight at his house. As the sun rose above the treetops, I knew that it was time to leave. The man offered to guide me out of the forest. From then on, we became friends. I learned something valuable from my journey that sometimes when we are lost, we find unexpected treasures.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以人物为线索展开。一个夏日，作者前往附近森林散步，享受自然。但随着深入，作者迷失了方向，四周景象变得陌生。太阳西下，作者意识到自己身处险境，食物和水告罄，孤独地在易于让人迷失的密林中徘徊。每一步都伴随着恐惧和心跳加速，时间在恐惧中失去了意义。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“但就在我快要放弃希望的时候，我看到远处有微弱的光。”可知，第一段可以描写作者看到光后的动作和房子主人的语言。
②由第二段句首内容“房子的主人欢迎我进去。”可知，第二段可以描写作者进入房子后二人的谈话以及作者返回后的感悟。
2.续写线索：看到光—跑向房子—欢迎进去—被招待—返回—感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
提供：offer/provide
谈话：talk/chat
允许：allow/permit
指导：guide/direct
情绪类
①担心：worry/concern
②意想不到的：unexpected/ uncontemplated
【点睛】【高分句型1】As I came closer, the light grew brighter.( 运用了As引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】A man opened it, with his face filled with worry.( 运用了with复合结构)
【高分句型3】His eyes told me that he had found peace in that wilderness.(运用了that引导的宾语从句)
听力1-5. BACAC 6-10. AACAC 11-15. BCBAA 16-20. BCCBB马鞍山二中2023-2024学年高三年级12月份阶段性测试
英语试卷
本试卷共8页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将自己的姓名、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。
2. 回答选择题时，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。
3. 回答非选择题时，必须用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔作答。答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the man going to do
A. Have a picnic. B. Go fishing. C. Take a drive
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The weather. B. Indoor activities. C. The woman’s illness.
3. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At a bus station. B. At a train station. C. At an airport.
4. What will the man do next
A. Put a job advertisement. B. Conduct an interview. C. Surf the Internet.
5. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To book a room. B. To confirm his flight. C. To reschedule a meeting.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Which place will be cleaned today
A. The hallways. B. The front office. C. The cafeteria.
7. What will the woman do next week
A. Hold a workshop. B. Design a schedule. C. Host a dinner.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the speakers just do
A. They practiced dancing together.
B. They performed in a musical.
C. They watched a show.
9. What was the woman
A. A dancer. B. An actress. C. A musician.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What do we know about the jacket
A. It was unsuitable for the man.
B. It was large for the man’s son.
C. It was bought at a reduced price.
11. What does the woman ask the man for
A. The jacket. B. The receipt. C. The credit card.
12. What will the man do next week
A. Get his money back. B. Take a credit note. C. Visit the store again.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What did Paul do after he left school
A. He opened a shop.
B. He did several different jobs.
C. He got a job as a chef in a restaurant.
14. What was Paul’s first restaurant job like
A. Difficult but beneficial. B. Boring but well-paid. C. Enjoyable but demanding.
15 What does Paul’s current job involve
A. Managing the whole kitchen.
B. Cooking every day.
C Assisting chefs.
16. What does Paul think makes a restaurant successful
A Inventing new dishes.
B. Using quality food.
C. Creating less stressful environment.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker’s job related to
A. Medicine. B. Wild animals. C. Artificial intelligence.
18. What was the main goal of Project Skylark
A. To create a system for healthcare.
B. To open up possibilities of finance.
C. To teach a machine to identify different birds.
19. What is the program MediScan used for
A. Analyzing data. B. Detecting diseases. C. Producing reports.
20. What is the speaker’s attitude towards AI in general
A. Worried. B. Positive. C. Unconcerned.
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
These popular children’s stories all have important birthdays this year.
How to Train Your Dragon
by Cressida Cowell
(Hachette Children’s)
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is a smallish Viking with a longish name. His Hairy Hooligan tribe thinks he’s useless but, with the help of a dragon, can Hiccup prove he’s a hero Celebrate 20 years of a favourite story with this anniversary edition.
The Sheep-Pig
by Dick King-Smith
(Puffin Books)
When Farmer Hogget brings Babe home, the little orphaned piglet (成为孤儿的小猪) is raised by a kind-hearted sheepdog called Fly. Babe knows he can never be a sheepdog like Fly but could he learn how to be a sheep-pig Famously made into the film Babe, this much-loved animal story turns 40 this year.
Emily of New Moon
by L. M. Montgomery
(Virago Books)
When Emily is sent to live at New Moon with relatives she’s never met, her imagination and ideas soon cause her to clash (争执) with her Aunt Elizabeth. Will New Moon ever feel like home Written by the author of Anne of Green Gables, this story was first published in 1923 and is celebrating its 100th birthday this year.
The Dark is Rising
by Susan Cooper
(Puffin Books)
It’s Midwinter’s Eve, the day before Will’s 11th birthday. Strange things are happening in the snowy countryside around him and Will soon realises this will be a birthday like no other. First published 50 years ago, this classic adventure remains as exciting and magical as ever.
1. Whose book was Babe adapted from
A. Susan Cooper’s. B. Cressida Cowell’s.
C. Dick King-Smith’s. D. L. M. Montgomery’s.
2. Which of the following books has been in print for a century
A. How to Train Your Dragon. B. Emily of New Moon.
C. The Dark is Rising. D. The Sheep-Pig.
3. What do we know about The Dark is Rising
A. It is made up of several stories.
B. It is published by Virago Books.
C. It is set around the character’s birthday.
D. It is based on the author’s personal experience.
B
In films and TV shows, police officers study fingerprints to catch bad guys. Now, conservationists (people who work to protect animals and the environment) are using a similar method to deal with the illegal overfishing of sharks.
Overfishing is when too many of a particular type of fish are caught, putting that species in danger. Many sharks are killed because of a high demand — and high price — for their fins. In some countries they are used to make shark fin soup, which some people believe is good for health. Around 100 species of sharks are protected by CITES — the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which is an agreement between 184 countries that protects wildlife that is sold.
CITES has teams of people who visit ports and fish factories to look for evidence of protected species being illegally caught and sold. The idea is to punish those responsible and stop it happening, but finding evidence is difficult and can take a long time. Often, fish are sold before teams arrive and if a fish is cut up ready for sale, it’s hard to tell which species it was.
Scientists have come up with a process that studies “fish dust” — tiny traces of fish that get left on the floor at ports and factories, even after the fish have gone. Using a process called metabarcoding, they examine the DNA in it and can tell if the DNA is from a protected species. The scientists tested the method in Indonesia, where many sharks are caught and sold. They studied dust from seven sites and found evidence of 61 shark species — more than 80% of them CITES-protected. Dr. Andhika Prasetyo, the scientist who led the research, hopes the new method could soon be helping to protect endangered sea life.
4. What is the purpose of CITES
A. To protect wildlife in the trade B. To study the behavior of sharks.
C. To offer medical treatment to wildlife. D. To stop overfishing in dangerous waters.
5. What makes the work of CITES teams difficult
A. Observing endangered sharks up close. B. Dealing with international problems.
C. Working with local fish factories. D. Finding timely and effective evidence.
6. What can we say about the new method
A. It has met the need for shark research. B. It has begun to show promising results.
C. It has raised doubts in the fishing industry. D. It has been introduced to different countries.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. CITES: what it can tell us B. DNA uncovers shark secrets
C. DNA tests could save sharks D. The silent guardian of the sea: CITES
C
Math and literature are probably two of the subjects that bring students headaches. However, mathematicians choose to join the two together—they wonder whether the beauty of math can be found in literary works.
Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections between Mathematics and Literature, a book published recently by UK mathematician Sarah Hart, presents some interesting thoughts about “three”. She argues that the number has a special hold on Western literature and languages in general.
Many common phrases are in three words, such as “ready, set, go”. Being the first things kids may learn, some nursery rhymes (童谣) have a word repeated three times, such as “row, row, row your boat”. In stories, there are usually three main characters, such as Harry. Ron and Hermione in the Harry Potter series. For a series of novels, there are usually three books rather than four, according to Hart.
Three is the minimum number of points that can define a two-dimensional shape. Three sticks can create a triangle, a stable structure. These characteristics behind the number three give it “a sense of strength and completeness” which balances a story, according to the book.
Similarly, another study connected math and storytelling by mapping out readers’ “emotional experiences”. Researchers at the University of Vermont, US, analyzed more than 1,300 fiction works. As each book was divided into many 10,000-word parts, they rated how “happy” each part made readers feel. The ratings were then grouped into arcs (弧线), which showed how the readers’ emotions changed while reading.
The researchers summarized the arcs in six shapes, which covered almost all novels. The simplest patterns were “rise” and “fall”, showing that the plot was straightforward. Two of the most popular story shapes among readers were “rise-fall” and “fall-rise-fall”. It showed that more twists and turns in the stories are preferred by readers.
So why do researchers analyze the mathematics of literature As the study’s lead author Andrew Reagan told Scientific American, turning words into data “can teach us more about stories.”
8. What does paragraph 3 focus on in relation to the number “three”
A. Its significance in literary works.
B. Its various interpretations in literature.
C. Its occurrences in literature and language.
D Its importance in mathematical concepts.
9. Why is the number “three” significant in Western literature and languages according to Hart’s book
A. It brings a feeling of power and unity. B. It carries a special meaning in math.
C. It can create a strong emotional impact. D. It indicates the innovation of storytelling.
10. How did researchers at the University of Vermont connect math and storytelling
A. By recording the use of numbers in fiction works.
B. By analyzing math knowledge used in different novels.
C. By comparing the number of characters in some works.
D. By using shapes to show the readers’ reading experiences.
11. What is the point of analyzing the mathematics of literature according to Reagan
A. To improve readers’ mathematical skills.
B. To gain a deeper understanding of stories.
C. To explore the role of literature in teaching math.
D. To uncover hidden mathematical patterns in stories.
D
Researchers from University of Southern California (USC) may have found the biggest influencer in the spread of fake news: social platforms’ structure of rewarding users for habitually sharing information. The study involved 2,476 active Facebook users ranging in age from 18 to 89. They were asked to complete a decision-making survey about seven minutes long.
Surprisingly, the researchers found that users’ social media habits are closely related to the amount of fake news they shared. Frequent and habitual users spread six times more fake news than occasional or new users. Just 15% of the most habitual news sharers in the research were responsible for spreading about 30% to 40% of the fake news. Users’ habits were more influential in sharing fake news than other factors, including lack of critical reasoning.
The research team wondered: What motivates these users As it turns out, much like any video game, social media has a reward system that encourages users to stay on their accounts and keep posting and sharing.
Users who post and share frequently, especially eye-catching information, are likely to attract attention. Due to the reward system of social media, users form habits of sharing information that gets recognition from others automatically, without considering consequences such as spreading misinformation.
Then, the team tested whether social media reward structures could be designed to promote sharing of true over false information. They found that incentives (鼓励) for accuracy rather than popularity doubled the amount of accurate news that users share on social platforms.
“We know from previous research that some people don’t process information critically, which influences their ability to recognize false stories online,” said Gizem Ceylan, who led the team. “However, our new study shows that the reward structure of social media platforms plays a bigger role when it comes to misinformation spread.”
12. What does the USC research mainly focus on concerning social media
A. Its reward system. B. The users’ age group.
C. Its attraction to users. D. The reason fake news spreads on it.
13. Who is more likely to share false information on Facebook
A. A new user. B. A heavy user.
C. An occasional user. D. An uneducated user.
14. What contributes to the habits of social media users
A. The popularity of their posts.
B. The easy access to information.
C. The encouragement from other users.
D. The immediate money reward from the platform.
15. Which statement will Gizem Ceylan probably agree with
A. Sharing of misinformation is unavoidable.
B. People shouldn’t use social media frequently.
C. Lack of critical reasoning is a common problem.
D. Social media reward structures should be improved.
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。
We’ve all been there: You check your phone and see over 100 unread texts thanks to a group chat. The more this happens, the more it can start to feel overwhelming. “When we see so much activity happening, it creates a sense of panic and often results in difficulty separating from the phone due to fear of missing out,” said therapist (治疗专家) Becky Stuempfig. But group texts don’t have to be a source of stress. ____16____.
Review group chats at set times
“I recommend choosing certain times of the day when you plan to catch up on texts,” Stuempfig said. “____17____, one in the morning, afternoon and evening, where they read and respond to messages. By doing so, you avoid feeling like you spent the entire day trying to keep up. and it decreases anxiety caused by receiving constant alerts (提醒).”
Turn off notifications
“My advice is turning off all notification alerts. No sounds, no vibrating (震动) — nothing.” Stuempfig said. “____18____ — all of the necessary positive activities for our mental health.” You can set exceptions for certain contacts and apps, so you don’t have to worry about missing important calls.
Keep group chats small, if possible
____19____. “I recommend minimizing the number of people on group chats so that the notifications are not quite as overwhelming.” Stuempfig said. “Large group chats are extremely hard to manage and create a feeling of constantly needing to check to see what is being discussed.”
Practice mindfulness
Even if you make some changes, you might still find yourself feeling overwhelmed at certain times. It can be helpful to try some mindfulness exercises. ____20____. Stuempfig said, “Taking a walk without bringing a phone with you or silencing texts and only allowing calls from emergency contacts can be a great way to refresh ourselves.”
A. They can help you decrease biological stress and improve sleep quality
B. Many people find it helpful to choose three 20-minute windows per day
C. Below, Stuempfig shares his advice for making the experience less tiring
D. They can involve deep breathing, taking a walk, or otherwise shifting your focus
E. If you’re starting a new text chat, really think about how many people you’re inviting
F. Many experts do some corresponding research and give us some suggestions as follows
G. These alerts interrupt our work projects, homework, family time, relaxing time, and sleep
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。
The journey of learning Beijing Opera has been a meaningful one for me.
When I first stepped into the practice room, the sounds of instruments filled the air. The ____21____ performers moved with grace and their voices were full of power. As a beginner, I found it hard to ____22____ the movements and vocal techniques. It seemed impossible to ____23____. But with each practice period, I found the determination to keep ____24____. Repeating the steps and vocal exercises over and over again, I practiced ____25____. My teachers and classmates were very ____26____. They encouraged me during moments of doubt and told me that ____27____ was not given but earned.
As time went on, I began to see ____28____ in my performance. My voice became more ____29____ and my movements more graceful. I started to feel a connection with the _____30_____ understanding the feelings they had through their movements and expressions.
Finally, the day arrived for my first _____31_____. I stepped onto the stage and the music started. I put my heart into the performance. The cheers that filled the theater at the end of the show were _____32_____. The journey was _____33_____, but learning Beijing Opera taught me a valuable lesson: never _____34_____. I will carry with me the lesson learned from Beijing Opera that will _____35_____ me on the road to success, both in the world of Beijing Opera and life.
21. A. surprised B. traditional C. important D. experienced
22. A. keep up with B. get back on C. stay away from D. look forward to
23. A. know B. change C. learn D. share
24. A. checking B. going C. asking D. cheering
25. A. safely B. helplessly C. quietly D. tirelessly
26. A. supportive B. active C. creative D. productive
27. A. kindness B. success C. wealth D. chance
28. A. details B. value C. methods D. progress
29. A. different B. expressive C. similar D. encouraging
30. A. characters B. teachers C. actors D. members
31. A. class B. job C. visit D. show
32. A. music to my ears B. bottom lines C. time on my hands D. top secrets
33. A. interesting B. boring C. challenging D. meaningful
34. A. win out B. give up C. wake up D. stand out
35. A. protect B. trust C. guide D. pick
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。
A Californian woman has become a fitness influencer in her 50s after losing more than 40 pounds and taking up bodybuilding.
Denise Kirtley, 52, was inspired ____36____ (turn) her life around two months before her 50th birthday after finding that her wedding ring no longer fit on her finger.
“When I ____37____ (start) my transformation in 2020, I had been sedentary (惯于久坐不动的) for ____38____ long while,” Kirtley explained. She began lifting light weights in her spare bedroom, saying she was ____39____ unfit for the first two weeks that she quickly felt ____40____ (breath) and tired. But Kirtley said the secret to ____41____ (get) started on a body transformation is ____42____ (simple) to repeat workouts five times per week because action “often precedes (先于) motivation.”
“Action leads to more action. We can’t wait for motivation to kick in as it usually comes ____43____ (late),” she said. “If you can start taking action, any action, you will build momentum (推进力). That momentum will push you forward. It DOES get easier.”
The 52-year-old said she’s also transformed her attitude toward growing older. “We really do get to choose ____44____ we age. It’s all about your mindset” she said. “Old and aging are very different — there’s nothing wrong ____45____ aging, and I embrace (欣然接受) my age. I’m aging, but I’m strong and spirited.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英文报正在举办主题为“Life needs passion”的征文活动。请你用英语写一篇短文投稿。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Life needs passion
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One summer day, I decided to go for a walk in the nearby forest. I had my backpack prepared with water, food, and sunscreen. I was excited to spend some time in nature, away from the busy city.
The forest was attractive, with towering trees that seemed to touch the sky and colorful wildflowers under my feet. I walked deeper into the woods, attracted by the pleasant sounds of birds. The path I followed was winding and narrow, but I paid little attention, carried away by the beauty. I started to notice that the trees around me looked unfamiliar. Soon I found myself lost. I realized that I had no idea which way to go.
The sun was setting and I knew that I needed to find a way out before it got dark. I started walking, trying to remember which direction I had come from. But the forest was a maze (迷宫) of winding paths, and I soon found myself going in circles. Every tree looked the same, and every path seemed to lead nowhere.
The sound of leaves made me jump. Was it a wild animal My heart was racing and I tried to stay calm as I listened for other sounds. But there was only silence, broken now and then by the distant calls of birds.
As the sun set, I fully understood the seriousness of my situation. There was no food or water left. I was completely alone, lost in a wilderness that could easily devour (吞噬) me. I walked nervously, tripping over things in my path, feeling frightened with a racing heartbeat. Hours passed, or maybe only minutes. Time had lost all meaning in this place.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
But then, as I was about to give up hope, I saw a weak light in the distance.
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The house s owner welcomed me inside.
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听力1-5. BACAC 6-10. AACAC 11-15. BCBAA 16-20. BCCBB
