高州市2024届高考适应性考试
英语
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第一部分 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
The first hip-hop tag came in the late 1960s, either in Philadelphia or New York City—there is some argument over this milestone-but New York is inarguably where the new art form would take flight in the 1970s, eventually getting many of its young, upstart artists into the exciting world of high art. Most people today know the name Jean-Michel Basquiat, but his neighbours and contemporaries. including the luminaries(权威) below, did just as much to establish the bright, vivid energy that continues to distinguish hip-hop graffiti today.
Shamsia Hassani
Known as Afghanistan’s first female graffiti artist, Hassani, born in 1988, often makes her art on abandoned buildings. As a talented artist, equally comfortable with a can or a brush, she teaches at Kabul University and in 2013 founded the Kabul Graffiti Festival. She has exhibited in the United States and India, as well as widely throughout Europe.
Chris “Daze” Ellis
Ellis began tagging New York City subway cars in 1976 while still in high school and was one of the first. artists. to jump from street art to high art: By 1981, he was exhibiting at the Mudd Club with such rising luminaries as Keith Haring and Basquiat. Before long, his reputation went global. Ellis has held his own exhibitions in Austria, France, Italy, Singapore and beyond.
The NYC Rap Tour
The first overseas hip-hop tour, which visited England and France in 1982, brought music and visual art together: DJ Afrika Bambaataa, the Rock Steady Crew and other musicians performed while artists such as Fab 5 Freddy, Futura 2000 and Dondi painted onstage. The Fantastic Four, winners of a jump rope world championship, and a dance crew completed the unusual event. Hip-hop was now a global force.
1. Where did the new art form develop rapidly in the 1970s
A. India. B. France. C. Philadelphia. D. New York.
2. What do Hassani and Ellis have in common
A. They ended teaching at university. B. They had their own exhibitions.
C. They started creation on deserted buildings. D. They shifted their art focus.
3. What is special about the NYC Rap Tour
A. It offered a visit to Italy. B. It invited Keith Haring as a guest.
C. It combined music and visual art. D. It won jump rope championship.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了几位名人做了很多事情来使嘻哈涂鸦在今天仍然与众不同。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“but New York is inarguably where the new art form would take flight in the 1970s, eventually getting many of its young, upstart artists into the exciting world of high art. (但毫无疑问，纽约是这种新艺术形式在20世纪70年代腾飞的地方，最终让许多年轻的新贵艺术家进入了令人兴奋的高雅艺术世界。)”可知，20世纪70年代这种新的艺术形式在纽约发展迅速。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段Shamsia Hassani部分中“She has exhibited in the United States and India, as well as widely throughout Europe.(她曾在美国和印度以及欧洲各地展出。)”以及Chris “Daze” Ellis部分中“Ellis has held his own exhibitions in Austria, France, Italy, Singapore and beyond.( Ellis曾在奥地利、法国、意大利、新加坡等地举办过自己的展览。)”可知，二人的共通之处是都举办过自己的展览。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The NYC Rap Tour部分中“The first overseas hip-hop tour, which visited England and France in 1982, brought music and visual art together(1982年在英国和法国进行的第一次海外嘻哈巡演，将音乐和视觉艺术结合在了一起)”可知，NYC Rap Tour在1982年在英国和法国进行的第一次海外嘻哈巡演，将音乐和视觉艺术结合在了一起。故选C。
B
Living for 97 years is an impressive achievement in and of itself. Most people hitting this milestone are probably thankful for what health they have and the memories they’ve made. In the case of TV host and conservationist Sir David Attenborough, he can reflect on a life of activism in service for our planet. The British icon turned an impressive 97 on May 8, 2023. Born in 1926, Attenborough has spent most of his life on camera for the BBC covering animals and natural history. Today, despite his age, he is still an active campaigner for our planet.
Attenborough, who received a degree in natural sciences from Cambridge University, joined the BBC full-time in 195. He travelled around the world with his Zoo Quest programme, highlighting different creatures. Afterwards, he created his iconic series Lifeon Earth in 1979. Since then, he has created and starred in countless programmes which have brought nature closer to viewers around the world.
His recent documentary with World Wildlife Fund, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, often returns to a theme which has predominated in Attenborough’s later work. He reflects on just how much the environment has changed in his-decades of observation and how swiftly time is running out before·further serious damage can be prevented. This programme was widely streamed and considered a “wake up call” for the world. While Attenborough is far from the first or only voice to raise this call, his reach as a respected and powerful figure within the BBC provides a useful platform.
Although he has received countless awards, Attenborough has used recent accolades (荣誉) as a chance to focus once more on the planet. Shortly after winning the Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022, he sent an urgent message about the state of the planet to all viewers. in Frozen Planet Ⅱ. Even after his 97th birthday, he continues to write and speak on preserving the UK and the world for future generations.
4. What is Sir David Attenborough known for
A. The possession of treasures. B. The memories about activities.
C. The rewards as a British icon. D. The contribution to earth protection.
5. How did Attenborough try to get nature and his audience closer
A. By majoring in natural science in university.
B. By travelling throughout the world while in BBC.
C. By sitting closer to viewers when hosting programmes.
D. By starting and starring in many relevant programmes.
6. What can we know about A Life On Our Planet
A. It features environment shifts and conservation.
B. It is about how swiftly one’s life run out.
C. It is received by few viewers and thought little of.
D. It provides a powerful and useful platform for BBC.
7. Which words can best describe Sir David Attenborough
A. Dependent and curious. B. Devoted and responsible.
C. Humorous and passionate. D. Ambitious and reserved.
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。大卫·爱登不仅是一位杰出的自然博物学家，还是勇敢无畏的探险家和旅行家，他被世人誉为“世界自然纪录片之父”。他自 1952年进入 BBC工作以后，一直参与主持，创作人与自然的相关节目。如今97岁高龄的他早已获奖无数，却仍然为保护地球而奔走奋斗。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“In the case of TV host and conservationist Sir David Attenborough, he can reflect on a life of activism in service for our planet. (以电视节目主持人、环保主义者 David Attenborough爵士为例，他可以反思为地球服务的激进主义生活。)”以及“ Today, despite his age, he is still an active campaigner for our planet.( 今天，尽管他年事已高，他仍然是我们星球的积极活动家。)”可知，97 岁高龄的 David Attenborough 因其积极保护地球的行为而为世人熟知。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Since then, he has created and starred in countless programmes which have brought nature closer to viewers around the world.(从那时起，他创作并主演了无数节目，让世界各地的观众更接近大自然。)”可知，David Attenborough 创护并主演了很多能拉近自然和观众之间距离的节目。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“His recent documentary with World Wildlife Fund, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, often returns to a theme which has predominated in Attenborough’s later work. He reflects on just how much the environment has changed in his-decades of observation and how swiftly time is running out before·further serious damage can be prevented. (他最近与世界野生动物基金会合作的纪录片《大卫·艾登堡：A Life On Our Planet》经常回到一个在艾登堡晚年作品中占主导地位的主题。他反思了环境在他数十年的观察中发生了多大变化，以及在更严重的损害发生之前时间正在迅速流逝。)”可知，David Attenborough在A Life On Our Planet中反思儿十年来的环境变化，感叹时间飞逝，如何抓紧时间阻止对地球的损害，可见A Life On Our Planet的特征是保护环境。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Even after his 97th birthday, he continues to write and speak on preserving the UK and the world for future generations.(即使在他97岁生日之后，他仍在为子孙后代保护英国和世界而写作和演讲。)”可知，过完97岁生日的 Attenborough 仍然继续为保护地球发声，为下一代付出，可见 Attenborough是一个为事业积极投人，对世界、对下一代负责的人。故选B。
C
Weighing a dinosaur is no easy task. These extinct creatures were massive, and for the most part, all that remains are their bones, as their organs and skin have long since disappeared. However, new research has found more than one way to measure the mass of these creatures.
In a paper published recently in Biological Reviews, scientists evaluated the two existing ways that calculate how much a Tyrannosaurus rex (霸王龙) might have weighed. Led by Nicolas Campione from the University of New England, they examined an extensive database of dinosaur body mass estimates from as far back as 1905, with weight estimates for an individual ranging from 3 tons to 18 tons.
In an essay published by The Conversation, Campione explains that for years, scientists followed two rival (对立的) approaches for calculating a dinosaur’s weight. These methods were long thought to be at odds with each other, but Campione’s team found that both techniques are actually quite accurate.
Using limb circumference (肢体周长) to work out an animal’s mass is already widely used across a variety of modern land animals. The same method can be applied to dinosaurs: Researchers essentially measure the bones in living animals, such as the femur (股骨) in an elephant’s leg, and compare that figure to a dinosaur’s femur.
The second method involves calculating the volume of 3D reconstructions of dinosaurs, which serve as approximations (近似值) of what the creature would have looked like when it was still alive. Occasionally, these methods have come to very different conclusions.
David Evans, a researcher at the Royal Ontario Museum, in Toronto, says it’s important to use both methods because dinosaurs, like humans, did not come in one neat package. “There will always be uncertainty around our understanding of long-extinct animals, and their weight is always going to be a source of it,” he says in a statement. “Our new study suggests we are getting better at weighing dinosaurs, and it’s paving the way for more realistic dinosaur body-mass estimation in the future.”
8. Why is it difficult to weigh dinosaurs
A. Their organs were massive. B. They have long disappeared.
C. There is no way to find their bones. D. Their skin is hard to measure.
9. What can we infer from Paragraph 3
A. Measuring a living animal is not challenging.
B. Either existing technique is quite precise to weigh a dinosaur.
C. Scientists have found a new way to calculate a dinosaur’s weight.
D. There is a heated debate about the two different approaches.
10. How can one accurately measure the dinosaurs according to David Evans
A. By measuring limb circumference.
B. By combining different methods, together.
C. By working our-3D reconstructions of dinosaurs.
D. By comparing the figure of a living animal to a dinosaur femur.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. How to Weigh a Dinosaur Properly B. Ways to Distinguish the Dinosaurs
C. Equipment Used in Estimating a Dinosaur D. How to Get Data About Dinosaurs
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述的是恐龙虽然已经灭绝，但仍具有研究意义。科学家们一直在探索如何科学地测量恐龙。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Weighing a dinosaur is no easy task. These extinct creatures were massive, and for the most part, all that remains are their bones, as their organs and skin have long since disappeared. (给恐龙称重可不是件容易的事。这些灭绝的生物体型庞大，大部分只剩下骨头，因为它们的器官和皮肤早就消失了)”可知，给恐龙称重之所以很难是因为它们的器官和皮肤早就消失了，即恐龙已经消失很久了。故选B。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“These methods were long thought to be at odds with each other, but Campione’s team found that both techniques are actually quite accurate.(长期以来，人们一直认为这两种方法相互矛盾，但Campione的研究小组发现，这两种方法实际上都相当准确)”可知，长期以来，人们一直认为这两种方法相互矛盾，但Campione的研究小组发现，这两种方法实际上都相当准确。由此推知，现有的任何一种技术都能精确地给恐龙称重。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“David Evans, a researcher at the Royal Ontario Museum, in Toronto, says it’s important to use both methods because dinosaurs, like humans, did not come in one neat package.(多伦多皇家安大略博物馆的研究人员David Evans说，使用这两种方法很重要，因为恐龙和人类一样形状不规则)”可知，因为恐龙和人一样都是形状不规则，因此测量出恐龙的体重需要结合这两种方法，即将不同的方法相结合。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Weighing a dinosaur is no easy task. These extinct creatures were massive, and for the most part, all that remains are their bones, as their organs and skin have long since disappeared. However, new research has found more than one way to measure the mass of these creatures.( 给恐龙称重可不是件容易的事。这些灭绝的生物体型庞大，大部分只剩下骨头，因为它们的器官和皮肤早就消失了。然而，新的研究发现了不止一种测量这些生物质量的方法)”以及最后一段中“ “Our new study suggests we are getting better at weighing dinosaurs, and it’s paving the way for more realistic dinosaur body-mass estimation in the future.”(“我们的新研究表明，我们在给恐龙称重方面做得越来越好，这为将来更现实地估计恐龙的体重铺平了道路。”)”可知，文章主要讲述了如何用不同的方法来准确测量恐龙。由此可知，A选项“How to Weigh a Dinosaur Properly(如何给恐龙称重)”概括文章主要内容，符合标题。故选A。
D
What do a student in China, an office worker in the UK and an astronaut in space all have in common They all eat instant noodles. And they’re not alone—over 100 billion servings of instant noodles are consumed globally each year, making them one of the world’s most successful industrial foods. But how did this happen
Put simply, they’re cheap to produce and cheap to buy, which was exactly what their creator intended to achieve. Momofuku Ando, an entrepreneur, spent a year perfecting the recipe just after the Second World War. He wanted to make something similar to traditional noodles. His creation was instantly popular, playing a part in the post-war economic rise. Even in the year 2000—according to a poll by the Fuji Research Institute—instant noodles were voted the most successful invention, ahead of high-speed trains, laptops and karaoke.
According to the World’s Instant Noodles Association, China, Indonesia, Vietnam and India—in that order—all consumed more instant noodles than before in 2021. Instant noodles’ popularity abroad is in part due to how easy they are to adapt to local tastes. In Thailand, for example, you can get green curry flavour, while in Mexico the noodles are garnished (加饰菜) with lime and salsa. And it seems that consumers have grown to expect innovation. Nissin, the food company founded by Ando, launches over 300 products yearly, according to employee Kasura Suzuki.
Instant noodles have their critics, too. Their rise in popularity has come at an environmental cost—they’re made with palm oil, contributing to deforestation, and their packaging is plastic. And while they are a hot, tasty and filling meal, instant noodles don’t have much nutritional value, and include high levels of salt and fat. Nevertheless, instant noodles are undoubtedly lifesavers in emergency or extreme situations.
More than 60 years after their invention, instant noodles have become the default food for anyone short on money, time, or even a kitchen.
12. How does the author bring in the topic in Paragraph 1
A. By giving examples. B. By making assumptions.
C. By raising questions. D. By analyzing reasons.
13. What was the original intention of creating instant noodles
A. To promote the tradition. B. To innovate the recipe.
C. To boost the economy. D. To cut the cost and price.
14. What can we learn from Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4
A. All roads lead to Rome. B. Not all gold shines.
C. Every sword has two edges. D. Every little helps.
15. What does the underlined word “default” in last paragraph mean
A. Preferred. B. Delicious. C. Cheap. D. Nutritious.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了方便面的前世今生，说明方便面是世界上最成功的工业化食品之一。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“What do a student in China, an office worker in the UK and an astronaut in space all have in common (中国的学生、英国的上班族和太空中的宇航员有什么共同之处？)”以及第一段中“And they’re not alone—over 100 billion servings of instant noodles are consumed globally each year, making them one of the world’s most successful industrial foods. But how did this happen ( 而且他们并不孤单——全球每年消费超过1000亿份方便面，使其成为世界上最成功的工业食品之一。但这是怎么发生的呢？)”可知，第一段中通过列举两个问题引起下文，故作者是通过提问的方式引出文章主题。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Put simply, they’re cheap to produce and cheap to buy, which was exactly what their creator intended to achieve. (简而言之，它们的生产和购买成本都很低，这正是它们的创造者想要实现的目标。)”可知，创造方便面的初衷是降低成本和价格。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Instant noodles’ popularity abroad is in part due to how easy they are to adapt to local tastes. (方便面在国外很受欢迎，部分原因是它们很容易适应当地人的口味。)”以及第四段中“Instant noodles have their critics, too. Their rise in popularity has come at an environmental cost—they’re made with palm oil, contributing to deforestation, and their packaging is plastic. (方便面也有批评者。它们的流行是以环境为代价的——它们用棕榈油制成，导致森林砍伐，它们的包装是塑料的。)”可知，第三段主要介绍的是方便面因为其方便灵活变通让它在世界范围内流行起来，第四段主要介绍了方便面的缺点由此而饱受质疑。因此可以推断凡是具有两面性即有好有坏。故选C。
【15题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词后面的内容“for anyone short on money, time, or even a kitchen.(对于那些缺钱，没时间，甚至没有厨房的人来说。)”可知，方便面在被发明的60多年后，成为了对于那些缺钱，没时间，甚至没有厨房的人来说更偏爱的食物。故划线词与A选项“Preferred.(更合意的，更喜爱的)”为同义词。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。
Many people want to grow their own food in their own backyard, but they don’t know how to start. This article will teach you how to start!
Find out what plants to get. Get plants that can grow in your area, and make sure you plant them at the right time of the year. ___16___ Usually you should start your garden after the last frost date in the spring t While they’re technically fruits, a good starter plant to grow is tomatoes. You can plant these in a pot or in your garden.
___17___Make sure there is enough space to grow your plants. Use a tiller (犁) and till the whole space you will be gardening. Then pull out any weeds and move any large rocks. Find out how big your plants get and space them accordingly. If your plant needs slightly acidic (酸性的) soil, get an acid metre and make sure the soil has enough acidity. ___18___ To grow them well, you can buy fertilizer that can add acidity to the soil.
Buy your plants and fertilizers. You can either get seeds or get plant seedlings. Go to your local nursery and see what they have. Get fertilizer as well. ___19___ This will make your plants grow, better and faster!
Plant your plants in the garden. Use a hand shovel and dig a small hole big enough to put your plant in. Water your plant before you put it in so you can wet the root ball. Sprinkle(撒)in a little bit of fertilizer and put your plant in. ___20___
For seeds, stick your finger into the dirt where you want to plant the seed until the dirt reaches the second joint on your finger.
A. Learn how to start a garden.
B. Plan out your garden wisely.
C. Make sure to get the right fertilizer for your plants.
D. Some plants that need acidity are tomatoes and blueberries.
E. You should grow and water them in spring if you want to have a good start.
F. Then surround the plant with dirt and make a small circle around it for water.
G. If you plant them too early or too late, they could freeze and die before you can harvest vegetables.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了如何在后院里面种植一些蔬菜的一些方法和步骤。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Get plants that can grow in your area, and make sure you plant them at the right time of the year.”（选择适合你所在地区生长的植物，并确保在一年中的合适时间种植。）可知，选项承接上文说明不在合适时间种植产生的后果。故G选项“如果你种植得太早或太晚，它们可能会在你收获蔬菜之前冻死。”切题。故选G项。
【17题详解】
根据下文“Make sure there is enough space to grow your plants. Use a tiller (犁) and till the whole space you will be gardening. Then pull out any weeds and move any large rocks. Find out how big your plants get and space them accordingly. If your plant needs slightly acidic(酸性的) soil, get an acid metre and make sure the soil has enough acidity.”（确保有足够的空间来种植你的植物。用一个犁把你要种植的整个空间都犁好。然后拔掉所有的杂草，移开所有的大石头。找出你的植物长到多大，并相应地间隔它们。如果你的植物需要微酸性的土壤，那就准备一个酸度计，确保土壤有足够的酸度。）可知，本段在说要明智地规划你的花园。故B选项“明智地规划你的花园。”切题，为本段的标题。故选B项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“If your plant needs slightly acidic (酸性的) soil, get an acid metre and make sure the soil has enough acidity.”（如果你的植物需要微酸性的土壤，那就准备一个酸度计，确保土壤有足够的酸度。）可知，选项承接上文列举喜欢酸性的植物是哪些。故D选项“一些需要酸度的植物是西红柿和蓝莓。”切题。故选D项。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Get fertilizer as well.”（也要准备肥料。）根据下文“This will make your plants grow, better and faster!”（这将使你植物生长得更好更快!）可知，选项承接上下文说明选择适合植物的肥料。故C选项“确保为你的植物施用合适的肥料。”切题。故选C项。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Water your plant before you put it in so you can wet the root ball. Sprinkle (撒) in a little bit of fertilizer and put your plant in.”（在你放入植物之前先浇水，这样你就可以弄湿根球了。撒上一点肥料，把你的植物放进去。）可知，选项承接上文说明种植的下一步是什么。故F选项“然后用泥土把植物围起来，在周围围一个小圈以便浇水。”故选F项。
第二部分 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。
In the small town of Hinsdale, Geoffery Holt lived a quiet life working contentedly as the groundskeeper of a mobile home park.
Relying on either a bicycle or a lawnmower as his ___21___ of transport, his friends remembered him as a thrifty (节俭的) and warm-hearted fellow who loves kids very much, but with no ___22___ of his own.
The surprise that 4,200 residents of Hinsdale ___23___ along with the news of his death — is that he ___24___ a $4.2 million fortune through investing in various funds. According to his will, he left it all to kids’ education of the town.
The story, revealed first by the Associated Press, records the ___25___ of several residents of the town at the news of his death who would often see him ___26___ his sit-down lawnmower to the convenience store, or sitting on it in the park reading a newspaper in old-fashioned or even ___27___ clothes or watching the cars go by.
The money was ___28___ to the town’s Charitable Foundation, which believes it could greatly ___29___ the town’s education, but the town administrator stressed on the other hand that the money would be used just as Mr. Holt used it— ____30____ and wisely.
Kristen Oliveri, a spokesperson of the Foundation, said, “Holt’s ____31____ is rare and respectable.”
“The Charitable Foundations is ____32____ to help put such generosity into action, and we look forward-to helping distribute these funds wisely in the years to come,” she said.
An online obituary(讣告) page is attracting heartfelt well wishes from those who’ve heard of the story, with a woman from the Midwest named Dee saying “show ____33____ to him, and hope to invest funds as well as Mr. Holt did!”
“Thank Geoffrey for making us feel ____34____ about society in the future and giving us a reason to smile,”____35____ another.
21. A. means B. design C. symbol D. shift
22. A. house B. kid C. pet D. bicycle
23. A. rejected B. reported C. received D. released
24. A. owned B. stole C. owed D. lost
25 A. anger B. excitement C. relief D. shock
26. A. selling B. riding C. delivering D. pulling
27. A. best-selling B. ready-made C. light-coloured D. worn-out
28. A. donated B. posted C. attached D. exposed
29. A. monitor B. lengthen C. transform D. address
30. A. occasionally B. economically C. automatically D. individually
31. A. honesty B. talent C. contribution D. chance
32. A. honoured B. astonished C. reluctant D. ordered
33. A. sincerity B. respect C. kindness D. courage
34. A. curious B. crazy C. optimistic D. eager
35. A. whispered B. called C. recited D. read
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了居住在Hinsdale小镇上的GeofferyHolt的感人故事。Holt一生省吃俭用,去世之前却把420万美元的存款捐献给小镇的教育事业,令所有人动容。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的出行工具不是自行车就是割草机，在朋友们的印象中，他是一个节俭、热心的人，非常喜欢孩子，但没有自己的孩子。A. means方法，手段；B. design设计；C. symbol符号；D. shift转变。根据“either a bicycle or a lawnmower”可知，他的出行工具不是自行车就是割草机。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. house房子；B. kid孩子；C. pet宠物；D. bicycle自行车。根据“who loves kids very much,”以及“but”可知，他喜欢孩子，但是没有孩子。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在Hinsdale的4200名居民得知他去世的消息后，他们感到惊讶的是，他通过投资各种基金拥有了420万美元的财富。A. rejected拒绝；B. reported报道；C. received收到；D. released释放。根据“with the news of his death”可知，Hinsdale的4200名居民得知他去世的消息。故选C。
24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. owned拥有；B. stole偷；C. owed欠；D. lost丢失。根据“a $4.2 million fortune”可知，他拥有了420万美元的财富。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个故事首先由美联社(Associated Press)披露，记录了镇上几位居民听到他去世的消息时的震惊，他们经常看到他骑着坐式割草机去便利店，或者穿着老式甚至破旧的衣服坐在割草机上看报纸，或者看着过往的汽车。A. anger愤怒；B. excitement兴奋；C. relief宽慰；D. shock震惊。根据“several residents of the town at the news of his death”可知，美联社记录了镇上几位居民听到他去世的消息时的震惊。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. selling销售；B. riding骑行；C. delivering投递；D. pulling拉。根据“his sit-down lawnmower to the convenience store”可知，几位居民经常看到Geoffery Holt骑着坐式割草机去便利店。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. best-selling畅销的；B. ready-made现成的；C. light-coloured浅色的；D. worn-out磨损的。根据“in old-fashioned”以及“clothes”可知，他穿着老式甚至破旧的衣服。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这笔钱被捐赠给了镇上的慈善基金会，该基金会认为这笔钱可以极大地改变镇上的教育，但镇管理员强调，这笔钱将像Holt先生那样使用——既经济又明智。A. donated捐赠；B. posted张贴；C. attached附加；D. exposed暴露。根据“to the town’s Charitable Foundation”可知，这笔钱被捐赠给了镇上的慈善基金会。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. monitor监视；B. lengthen延长；C. transform转变，使改观；D. address处理。根据“the town’s education”可知，这笔钱被捐赠给了镇上的慈善基金会，该基金会认为这笔钱可以极大地改变镇上的教育。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. occasionally偶尔；B. economically经济地，节俭地；C. automatically自动地；D. individually个别地。根据“sitting on it in the park reading a newspaper in old-fashioned or even ___7___ clothes or watching the cars go by.”以及后文的“and wisely”可知，这笔钱将会像 Holt 先生本人使用一样，被节俭地和明智地使用。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Holt的贡献是罕见而可敬的。A. honesty诚实；B. talent才能；C. contribution贡献；D. chance机会。根据“The money was ___8___ to the town’s Charitable Foundation”可知，Holt的钱被捐赠给了镇上的慈善基金会，他的贡献是罕见而可敬的。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：慈善基金会很荣幸能够帮助将这些慷慨付诸行动，我们期待着在未来的岁月里帮助明智地分配这些资金。A. honoured受尊敬的；B. astonished惊讶的；C. reluctant不情愿的；D. ordered订购的。根据“to help put such generosity into action”可知，慈善基金会很荣幸能够帮助将这些慷慨付诸行动。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个在线讣闻页面吸引了许多听说过这个故事的人发来真挚的祝福，来自中西部的一位名叫Dee的女士说：“对他表示尊重，并希望能像Holt先生一样投资资金！A. sincerity真诚；B. respect尊重；C. kindness善良；D. courage勇气。根据“and hope to invest funds as well as Mr. Holt did”可知，Dee女士对Holt先生所做的一切表示尊敬，并希望像他一样投资资金。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：另一条写道：“感谢Geoffrey让我们对未来的社会感到乐观，给了我们微笑的理由。”A. curious好奇的；B. crazy疯狂的；C. optimistic乐观的；D. eager渴望的。根据“giving us a reason to smile”可知，此处表示感谢Geoffrey让人们对未来的社会感到乐观。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. whispered低声说；B. called打电话；C. recited背诵；D. read读，写着。根据“An online obituary(讣告) page”可知，此处表示另外一条在线上的讣告写着，此处“read”表示“写着”，符合语境。故选D。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The centuries-old traditional Chinese medicine scraping (刮) massage, gua sha, has become a fashion among young people on the mainland! who show off the bruises (淤青) it creates.
___36___ the youth lifestyle social media platform, a young woman using the account name @hua posted pictures of herself wearing a T-shirt, in which she showed her bruises and described them as “cool”. She is one of many who regard gua sha as an efficient way to ease muscle pains and___37___ (tired).
Many shared ___38___ (they) gua sha experiences and tips, such as using homemade scraping tools and different meridians (经脉) on the body to relax.
The meridians ___39___ (translate) from jing mai in Chinese, refer to paths through which the life energy ___40___ (flow) in the body and to organs.
The practice, also known as scraping and coining, is ___41___ exceptional form of traditional Chinese massage (按摩) that uses a small and flat tool to scrape the surface of skin along the meridians, ___42___ (leave) red bruising as a sign of released toxins.
The folk-treatment ___43___ originated in ancient China has enjoyed huge popularity among the older generation. The treatment is used for ___44___ (condition) considered not serious enough to go to hospital, according to an article in the magazine Sanlian Life Lab.
Some describe gua sha as “the Chinese way to cure the stress from the workplace” saying the pain and stress that ____45____ (bring) by a session bear more pleasure than parties or a weekend at the seaside.
【答案】36. On 37. tiredness
38. their 39. translated
40. flows 41. an
42. leaving
43. that##which
44. conditions
45. are brought
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了中国传统中医中的刮痧被越来越多的年轻人所喜欢。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：在这个年轻人生活方式的社交媒体平台上，一名名为@hua的年轻女子发布了自己穿着t恤的照片，照片中她露出了身上的瘀伤，并形容它们“很酷”。她和许多人一样，认为刮痧是缓解肌肉疼痛和疲劳的有效方法。“在社交平台上”用介词on，置于句首，首字母大写。故填On。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：在这个年轻人生活方式的社交媒体平台上，一名名为@hua的年轻女子发布了自己穿着t恤的照片，照片中她露出了身上的瘀伤，并形容它们“很酷”。她和许多人一样，认为刮痧是缓解肌肉疼痛和疲劳的有效方法。ease后接不可数名词tiredness作宾语。故填tiredness。
【38题详解】
考查形容词性物主代词。句意：许多人分享了他们的刮痧经验和技巧，比如使用自制的刮痧工具和身体上不同的经络来放松。形容词性物主代词作定语。故填their。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：经络翻译自中文的经脉，指的是生命能量在身体和器官中流动的路径。The meridians与translate在逻辑上是被动关系，用过去分词作定语。故填translated。
【40题详解】
考查时态。句意：经络翻译自中文的经脉，指的是生命能量在身体和器官中流动的路径。陈述事实，为一般现在时，主语为不可数名词，谓语为单数。故填flows。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这种做法，也被称为刮痧，是中国传统按摩一种特殊形式，使用一个小而扁平的工具沿着经络刮擦皮肤表面，留下红色瘀伤，作为释放毒素的标志。泛指“一种特殊形式”，用不定冠词修饰名词，且exceptional首字母的发音为元音音素。 故填an。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：这种做法，也被称为刮痧，是中国传统按摩的一种特殊形式，使用一个小而扁平的工具沿着经络刮擦皮肤表面，留下红色瘀伤，作为释放毒素的标志。表示自然而然的结果，用现在分词作状语。故填leaving。
【43题详解】
考查关系代词。句意：这种起源于中国古代的民间习俗在老一辈中非常流行。先行词为The folk-treatment，作定语从句的主语，关系代词为that或者which，作定语从句的主语。故填that/which。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：根据《三联生命实验室》杂志上的一篇文章，这种治疗方法用于被认为不严重到需要去医院的情况。condition为可数名词，无不定冠词修饰和限定，用复数形式表示泛指。故填conditions。
【45题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：一些人将刮痧描述为“中国人治疗工作压力的方式”，他们表示，割沙带来的痛苦和压力比聚会或海边的周末更令人愉悦。先行词为the pain and stress，that指代先行词作定语从句的主语，且与谓语bring为被动关系，句子在陈述事实，为一般现在时的被动语态。故are brought。
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，你订阅英文报纸“21st Century Teens”近三年了，请你给该报纸“读者来信”栏目编辑 Alex写封邮件，内容包括：
1．阅读感受；
2．栏目建议。
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【答案】Dear Alex,
Having subscribed to “2lst Century Teens” for nearly three years, I’m writing to share my reading experiences and views.
I would like to convey my heartfelt gratitude to you since the magazine has benefited me outstandingly. Not only does it enhance my writing capability significantly, but also guides me to appreciate the unique beauty of English. However, as a devoted reader, I sincerely hope that you could make further improvement. It’s suggested that you should include articles from more fields and encourage more creativity in writing forms.
May your magazine gain wider popularity in the future!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。你订阅英文报纸“21st Century Teens”近三年了，要求考生给该报纸“读者来信”栏目编辑 Alex写封邮件，内容包括：阅读感受和提出栏目建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
几乎：nearly→almost
表达：convey → express
感激：gratitude→appreciation
建议：suggest→ advise
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Having subscribed to “2lst Century Teens” for nearly three years, I’m writing to share my reading experiences and views.
拓展句：Because I have subscribed to “2lst Century Teens” for nearly three years, I’m writing to share my reading experiences and views.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Not only does it enhance my writing capability significantly, but also guides me to appreciate the unique beauty of English.（运用了Not only置于句首引起的部分倒装）
【高分句型2】 It’s suggested that you should include articles from more fields and encourage more creativity in writing forms.（运用了It’s suggested that ...的虚拟语气（shoud）do）
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。
In fifth grade, my family moved across town. I hated being the new kid at school.
I was tall for my age and already wore a size nine shoe—how awkward! My ponytails (马尾辫) and short bangs (刘海) seems quite different from others. I wanted to fit in, but in vain.
Theresa was thin but strong, with blond bangs and tightly pulled-back hair. For a reason unknown to me, she decided that I was worthy of her attention, and every day she walked up to me and kicked me in the back of the legs. Theresa was smart and quick. No teacher ever saw her, and within a week, my legs were bruised (淤青) black and blue.
One day on the playground, as Theresa was about to close in on me again, I escaped away. I glanced over one shoulder and, with relief, didn’t see her and thought she had given up. I stopped abruptly and turned around, unaware that Theresa had been running full-speed toward me. She didn’t expect my sudden stop and crashed into me and fell to the ground. A group of kids standing nearby laughed. Angry, she got up and began to kick me. I couldn’t stand any more. So I made a fist and swung my arm wildly. I caught Theresa in the nose, and she was bleeding. I didn’t know which of us was more surprised. Then we made a big fight. Consequently, we were taken to the principal’s office. He said we should be punished and then filled a form, I stared at his desk and realized that I could read the form upside down. It reads, “Labor punishment for one week.”
Theresa leaned toward me and whispered, “I guess we should get a two-week labor punishment.” I shook my head and said, “No, one week. I can read the form upside down.” Both of us were surprised that we should talk with each other.
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。
We were arranged to take care of the flowers and plants in the school garden together.
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I was surprised that Theresa and I have so many things in common.
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【答案】We were arranged to take care of the flowers and plants in the school garden together. At first, it felt awkward, like being forced to collaborate with your enemy. But as we started working side by side, something unexpected happened. We began to talk, tentatively at first, but then more freely. As we watered the plants and pulled out weeds, we shared stories about our families, our hobbies, and our struggles. It turned out we both loved to read mystery novels and were fascinated by space. Theresa confided in me about her parent’ recent divorce and I shared my own insecurities about fitting in at school.
I was surprised that Theresa and I have so many things in common. Despite our rocky start, we found solace in each other’s company and a shared understanding that transcended the petty grievances of the past. As we laughed over inside jokes and shared secrets, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the unexpected turn of events that had brought us together. Perhaps, in the end, it was the flowers in the school garden that taught us the true meaning of forgiveness and friendship. After this incident, I also learned to get along with other students, and also continue to integrate into the whole class.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，这篇文章讲述了一个小学五年级的女孩在新学校遇到了欺凌，最终与欺凌者成为朋友的故事。通过意外的相遇和一起照顾学校花园的经历，她们渐渐了解彼此，建立了友谊，体会到了宽恕和友谊的真正意义。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我们被安排一起照顾学校花园里的花草。”可知，第一段可描写作者和Theresa一起劳动照顾学校花草，并且分享了共同的爱好和秘密。
②由第二段首句内容“我很惊讶Theresa和我有这么多共同点。”可知，第二段可描写作者通过与Theresa分享兴趣和秘密之后，二人达成了共识，并最终明白是这段共同劳作的经历教会了作者宽恕和友谊的真谛，由此作者也慢慢真正地融入到整个班级。
2.续写线索：
二人被惩罚共同照顾学校花草——刚开始作者感到非常尴尬——慢慢二人敞开心扉分享心事和爱好——分享过后二人达成共识成为朋友——最终感悟——作者融入班级
3词汇激活
行为类
①开始：start/begin
②.坦言/吐露：confide/say frankly
③.融入：integrate in/fit in
情绪类
①.尴尬的：awkward/embarrassed
②.感激的：grateful/appreciative
【点睛】[高分句型1]. As we watered the plants and pulled out weeds, we shared stories about our families, our hobbies, and our struggles.（由连接词as引导时间状语从句）
[高分句型2]. Perhaps, in the end, it was the flowers in the school garden that taught us the true meaning of forgiveness and friendship. （句中含有强调句结构）高州市2024届高考适应性考试
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第一部分 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
The first hip-hop tag came in the late 1960s, either in Philadelphia or New York City—there is some argument over this milestone-but New York is inarguably where the new art form would take flight in the 1970s, eventually getting many of its young, upstart artists into the exciting world of high art. Most people today know the name Jean-Michel Basquiat, but his neighbours and contemporaries. including the luminaries(权威) below, did just as much to establish the bright, vivid energy that continues to distinguish hip-hop graffiti today.
Shamsia Hassani
Known as Afghanistan’s first female graffiti artist, Hassani, born in 1988, often makes her art on abandoned buildings. As a talented artist, equally comfortable with a can or a brush, she teaches at Kabul University and in 2013 founded the Kabul Graffiti Festival. She has exhibited in the United States and India, as well as widely throughout Europe.
Chris “Daze” Ellis
Ellis began tagging New York City subway cars in 1976 while still in high school and was one of the first. artists. to jump from street art to high art: By 1981, he was exhibiting at the Mudd Club with such rising luminaries as Keith Haring and Basquiat. Before long, his reputation went global. Ellis has held his own exhibitions in Austria, France, Italy, Singapore and beyond.
The NYC Rap Tour
The first overseas hip-hop tour which visited England and France in 1982, brought music and visual art together: DJ Afrika Bambaataa, the Rock Steady Crew and other musicians performed while artists such as Fab 5 Freddy, Futura 2000 and Dondi painted onstage. The Fantastic Four, winners of a jump rope world championship, and a dance crew completed the unusual event. Hip-hop was now a global force.
1. Where did the new art form develop rapidly in the 1970s
A. India. B. France. C. Philadelphia. D. New York.
2. What do Hassani and Ellis have in common
A. They ended teaching at university. B. They had their own exhibitions.
C. They started creation on deserted buildings. D. They shifted their art focus.
3. What is special about the NYC Rap Tour
A. It offered a visit to Italy. B. It invited Keith Haring as a guest.
C. It combined music and visual art. D. It won jump rope championship.
B
Living for 97 years is an impressive achievement in and of itself. Most people hitting this milestone are probably thankful for what health they have and the memories they’ve made. In the case of TV host and conservationist Sir David Attenborough, he can reflect on a life of activism in service for our planet. The British icon turned an impressive 97 on May 8, 2023. Born in 1926, Attenborough has spent most of his life on camera for the BBC covering animals and natural history. Today, despite his age, he is still an active campaigner for our planet.
Attenborough, who received a degree in natural sciences from Cambridge University, joined the BBC full-time in 195. He travelled around the world with his Zoo Quest programme, highlighting different creatures. Afterwards, he created his iconic series Lifeon Earth in 1979. Since then, he has created and starred in countless programmes which have brought nature closer to viewers around the world.
His recent documentary with World Wildlife Fund, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, often returns to a theme which has predominated in Attenborough’s later work. He reflects on just how much the environment has changed in his-decades of observation and how swiftly time is running out before·further serious damage can be prevented. This programme was widely streamed and considered a “wake up call” for the world. While Attenborough is far from the first or only voice to raise this call, his reach as a respected and powerful figure within the BBC provides a useful platform.
Although he has received countless awards, Attenborough has used recent accolades (荣誉) as a chance to focus once more on the planet. Shortly after winning the Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022, he sent an urgent message about the state of the planet to all viewers. in Frozen Planet Ⅱ. Even after his 97th birthday, he continues to write and speak on preserving the UK and the world for future generations.
4. What is Sir David Attenborough known for
A. The possession of treasures. B. The memories about activities.
C. The rewards as a British icon. D. The contribution to earth protection.
5. How did Attenborough try to get nature and his audience closer
A. By majoring in natural science in university.
B. By travelling throughout the world while in BBC.
C. By sitting closer to viewers when hosting programmes.
D. By starting and starring in many relevant programmes.
6. What can we know about A Life On Our Planet
A. It features environment shifts and conservation.
B. It is about how swiftly one’s life run out.
C. It is received by few viewers and thought little of.
D. It provides a powerful and useful platform for BBC.
7. Which words can best describe Sir David Attenborough
A Dependent and curious. B. Devoted and responsible.
C. Humorous and passionate. D. Ambitious and reserved.
C
Weighing a dinosaur is no easy task. These extinct creatures were massive and for the most part, all that remains are their bones, as their organs and skin have long since disappeared. However, new research has found more than one way to measure the mass of these creatures.
In a paper published recently in Biological Reviews, scientists evaluated the two existing ways that calculate how much a Tyrannosaurus rex (霸王龙) might have weighed. Led by Nicolas Campione from the University of New England, they examined an extensive database of dinosaur body mass estimates from as far back as 1905, with weight estimates for an individual ranging from 3 tons to 18 tons.
In an essay published by The Conversation, Campione explains that for years, scientists followed two rival (对立的) approaches for calculating a dinosaur’s weight. These methods were long thought to be at odds with each other, but Campione’s team found that both techniques are actually quite accurate.
Using limb circumference (肢体周长) to work out an animal’s mass is already widely used across a variety of modern land animals. The same method can be applied to dinosaurs: Researchers essentially measure the bones in living animals, such as the femur (股骨) in an elephant’s leg, and compare that figure to a dinosaur’s femur.
The second method involves calculating the volume of 3D reconstructions of dinosaurs, which serve as approximations (近似值) of what the creature would have looked like when it was still alive. Occasionally, these methods have come to very different conclusions.
David Evans, a researcher at the Royal Ontario Museum, in Toronto, says it’s important to use both methods because dinosaurs, like humans, did not come in one neat package. “There will always be uncertainty around our understanding of long-extinct animals, and their weight is always going to be a source of it,” he says in a statement. “Our new study suggests we are getting better at weighing dinosaurs, and it’s paving the way for more realistic dinosaur body-mass estimation in the future.”
8. Why is it difficult to weigh dinosaurs
A. Their organs were massive. B. They have long disappeared.
C. There is no way to find their bones. D. Their skin is hard to measure.
9. What can we infer from Paragraph 3
A. Measuring a living animal is not challenging.
B. Either existing technique is quite precise to weigh a dinosaur.
C. Scientists have found a new way to calculate a dinosaur’s weight.
D. There is a heated debate about the two different approaches.
10. How can one accurately measure the dinosaurs according to David Evans
A. By measuring limb circumference.
B. By combining different methods, together.
C. By working our-3D reconstructions of dinosaurs.
D. By comparing the figure of a living animal to a dinosaur femur.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. How to Weigh a Dinosaur Properly B. Ways to Distinguish the Dinosaurs
C. Equipment Used in Estimating a Dinosaur D. How to Get Data About Dinosaurs
D
What do a student in China, an office worker in the UK and an astronaut in space all have in common They all eat instant noodles. And they’re not alone—over 100 billion servings of instant noodles are consumed globally each year, making them one of the world’s most successful industrial foods. But how did this happen
Put simply, they’re cheap to produce and cheap to buy, which was exactly what their creator intended to achieve. Momofuku Ando, an entrepreneur, spent a year perfecting the recipe just after the Second World War. He wanted to make something similar to traditional noodles. His creation was instantly popular, playing a part in the post-war economic rise. Even in the year 2000—according to a poll by the Fuji Research Institute—instant noodles were voted the most successful invention, ahead of high-speed trains, laptops and karaoke.
According to the World’s Instant Noodles Association, China, Indonesia, Vietnam and India—in that order—all consumed more instant noodles than before in 2021. Instant noodles’ popularity abroad is in part due to how easy they are to adapt to local tastes. In Thailand, for example, you can get green curry flavour, while in Mexico the noodles are garnished (加饰菜) with lime and salsa. And it seems that consumers have grown to expect innovation. Nissin, the food company founded by Ando, launches over 300 products yearly, according to employee Kasura Suzuki.
Instant noodles have their critics, too. Their rise in popularity has come at an environmental cost—they’re made with palm oil, contributing to deforestation, and their packaging is plastic. And while they are a hot, tasty and filling meal, instant noodles don’t have much nutritional value, and include high levels of salt and fat. Nevertheless, instant noodles are undoubtedly lifesavers in emergency or extreme situations.
More than 60 years after their invention, instant noodles have become the default food for anyone short on money, time, or even a kitchen.
12. How does the author bring in the topic in Paragraph 1
A. By giving examples. B. By making assumptions.
C. By raising questions. D. By analyzing reasons.
13. What was the original intention of creating instant noodles
A. To promote the tradition. B. To innovate the recipe.
C. To boost the economy. D. To cut the cost and price.
14. What can we learn from Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4
A. All roads lead to Rome. B. Not all gold shines.
C. Every sword has two edges. D. Every little helps.
15. What does the underlined word “default” in last paragraph mean
A. Preferred. B. Delicious. C. Cheap. D. Nutritious.
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。
Many people want to grow their own food in their own backyard, but they don’t know how to start. This article will teach you how to start!
Find out what plants to get. Get plants that can grow in your area, and make sure you plant them at the right time of the year. ___16___ Usually you should start your garden after the last frost date in the spring t While they’re technically fruits, a good starter plant to grow is tomatoes. You can plant these in a pot or in your garden.
___17___Make sure there is enough space to grow your plants. Use a tiller (犁) and till the whole space you will be gardening. Then pull out any weeds and move any large rocks. Find out how big your plants get and space them accordingly. If your plant needs slightly acidic (酸性的) soil, get an acid metre and make sure the soil has enough acidity. ___18___ To grow them well, you can buy fertilizer that can add acidity to the soil.
Buy your plants and fertilizers. You can either get seeds or get plant seedlings. Go to your local nursery and see what they have. Get fertilizer as well. ___19___ This will make your plants grow, better and faster!
Plant your plants in the garden. Use a hand shovel and dig a small hole big enough to put your plant in. Water your plant before you put it in so you can wet the root ball. Sprinkle(撒)in a little bit of fertilizer and put your plant in. ___20___
For seeds, stick your finger into the dirt where you want to plant the seed until the dirt reaches the second joint on your finger.
A. Learn how to start a garden.
B Plan out your garden wisely.
C. Make sure to get the right fertilizer for your plants.
D. Some plants that need acidity are tomatoes and blueberries.
E. You should grow and water them in spring if you want to have a good start.
F. Then surround the plant with dirt and make a small circle around it for water.
G. If you plant them too early or too late, they could freeze and die before you can harvest vegetables.
第二部分 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。
In the small town of Hinsdale, Geoffery Holt lived a quiet life working contentedly as the groundskeeper of a mobile home park.
Relying on either a bicycle or a lawnmower as his ___21___ of transport, his friends remembered him as a thrifty (节俭的) and warm-hearted fellow who loves kids very much, but with no ___22___ of his own.
The surprise that 4,200 residents of Hinsdale ___23___ along with the news of his death — is that he ___24___ a $4.2 million fortune through investing in various funds. According to his will, he left it all to kids’ education of the town.
The story, revealed first by the Associated Press, records the ___25___ of several residents of the town at the news of his death who would often see him ___26___ his sit-down lawnmower to the convenience store, or sitting on it in the park reading a newspaper in old-fashioned or even ___27___ clothes or watching the cars go by.
The money was ___28___ to the town’s Charitable Foundation, which believes it could greatly ___29___ the town’s education, but the town administrator stressed on the other hand that the money would be used just as Mr. Holt used it— ____30____ and wisely.
Kristen Oliveri, a spokesperson of the Foundation, said, “Holt’s ____31____ is rare and respectable.”
“The Charitable Foundations is ____32____ to help put such generosity into action, and we look forward-to helping distribute these funds wisely in the years to come,” she said.
An online obituary(讣告) page is attracting heartfelt well wishes from those who’ve heard of the story, with a woman from the Midwest named Dee saying “show ____33____ to him, and hope to invest funds as well as Mr. Holt did!”
“Thank Geoffrey for making us feel ____34____ about society in the future and giving us a reason to smile,”____35____ another.
21. A. means B. design C. symbol D. shift
22. A. house B. kid C. pet D. bicycle
23. A. rejected B. reported C. received D. released
24. A. owned B. stole C. owed D. lost
25. A. anger B. excitement C. relief D. shock
26. A. selling B. riding C. delivering D. pulling
27. A. best-selling B. ready-made C. light-coloured D. worn-out
28. A. donated B. posted C. attached D. exposed
29. A. monitor B. lengthen C. transform D. address
30. A. occasionally B. economically C. automatically D. individually
31. A. honesty B. talent C. contribution D. chance
32. A. honoured B. astonished C. reluctant D. ordered
33. A. sincerity B. respect C. kindness D. courage
34. A. curious B. crazy C. optimistic D. eager
35. A. whispered B. called C. recited D. read
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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The centuries-old traditional Chinese medicine scraping (刮) massage, gua sha, has become a fashion among young people on the mainland! who show off the bruises (淤青) it creates.
___36___ the youth lifestyle social media platform, a young woman using the account name @hua posted pictures of herself wearing a T-shirt, in which she showed her bruises and described them as “cool”. She is one of many who regard gua sha as an efficient way to ease muscle pains and___37___ (tired).
Many shared ___38___ (they) gua sha experiences and tips, such as using homemade scraping tools and different meridians (经脉) on the body to relax.
The meridians ___39___ (translate) from jing mai in Chinese, refer to paths through which the life energy ___40___ (flow) in the body and to organs.
The practice, also known as scraping and coining, is ___41___ exceptional form of traditional Chinese massage (按摩) that uses a small and flat tool to scrape the surface of skin along the meridians, ___42___ (leave) red bruising as a sign of released toxins.
The folk-treatment ___43___ originated in ancient China has enjoyed huge popularity among the older generation. The treatment is used for ___44___ (condition) considered not serious enough to go to hospital, according to an article in the magazine Sanlian Life Lab.
Some describe gua sha as “the Chinese way to cure the stress from the workplace” saying the pain and stress that ____45____ (bring) by a session bear more pleasure than parties or a weekend at the seaside.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
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1．阅读感受；
2．栏目建议。
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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。
In fifth grade, my family moved across town. I hated being the new kid at school.
I was tall for my age and already wore a size nine shoe—how awkward! My ponytails (马尾辫) and short bangs (刘海) seems quite different from others. I wanted to fit in, but in vain.
Theresa was thin but strong, with blond bangs and tightly pulled-back hair. For a reason unknown to me, she decided that I was worthy of her attention, and every day she walked up to me and kicked me in the back of the legs. Theresa was smart and quick. No teacher ever saw her, and within a week, my legs were bruised (淤青) black and blue.
One day on the playground, as Theresa was about to close in on me again, I escaped away. I glanced over one shoulder and, with relief, didn’t see her and thought she had given up. I stopped abruptly and turned around, unaware that Theresa had been running full-speed toward me. She didn’t expect my sudden stop and crashed into me and fell to the ground. A group of kids standing nearby laughed. Angry, she got up and began to kick me. I couldn’t stand any more. So I made a fist and swung my arm wildly. I caught Theresa in the nose, and she was bleeding. I didn’t know which of us was more surprised. Then we made a big fight. Consequently, we were taken to the principal’s office. He said we should be punished and then filled a form, I stared at his desk and realized that I could read the form upside down. It reads, “Labor punishment for one week.”
Theresa leaned toward me and whispered, “I guess we should get a two-week labor punishment.” I shook my head and said, “No, one week. I can read the form upside down.” Both of us were surprised that we should talk with each other.
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。
We were arranged to take care of the flowers and plants in the school garden together.
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I was surprised that Theresa and I have so many things in common.
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