合肥一中2023-2024学年度高一年级下学期期中联考
英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟满分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，务必在答题卡和答题卷规定的地方填写自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号后两位。
2. 答题时，每小题选出答案后，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. 答题时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上书写，要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。作图题可先用铅笔在答题卷规定的位置绘出，确认后再用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔描清楚。必须在题号所指示的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
4. 考试结束，务必将答题卡和答题卷一并上交。
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答存关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Family members. B. Co-workers. C. Waiter and customer.
2. Where are probably the speakers
A. In an apartment. B. In a company. C. In a hospital.
3. How does the woman probably sound
A. Annoyed. B. Sorry. C. Polite.
4. What does the woman mean in the end
A. Tim doesn’t know the rules.
B. Tim has to do his homework first.
C Tim can watch TV now.
5. When will the speakers meet tomorrow
A. At 9:50 a. m. B. At 10:00 a. m. C. At 10:10 a. m.
第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman’s trouble
A. She is not patient at all.
B. She doesn’t know how to invite Brian to dance.
C. She doesn’t know how to dance.
7. What should the woman do according to the man
A. Get Brian’s advice. B. Learn to dance. C. Overcome her shyness.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What’s the woman
A. The man’s classmate. B. The man’s sister. C. The man’s teacher.
9. What course did the man probably miss
A. Physics. B. Math. C. Literature.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What did the man lose
A. His homework. B. His watch. C. His book.
11. Where is the woman going
A. The art building. B. The library. C. The cafeteria.
12. When will the woman know this decision
A. At noon. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What can be known about the teacher
A. He is short. B. He is in his early 30s. C. He wears a brown jacket.
14. How many students are there in the class
A. 32. B. 22. C. 20.
15. Which country does Miko come from
A. Japan. B. America. C. Australia.
16. Why does James take the Spanish class
A. To get into a university. B. To perfect his accent. C. To go to Argentina.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is the class trip this year
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
18 How long will the students pick apples
A For half an hour. B. For an hour. C. For one and a half hours.
19. Where will the students have lunch
A. On the bus. B. In the farmhouse. C. In the school canteen.
20. What can the students do on the trip
A. Making apple juice. B. Riding on some animals. C. Feeding chickens.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
With so many options for short, beautiful walks in Queenstown, you are truly spoiled for choice. Here’s a list of local picks that will help you discover the best walks around Queenstown, a walkers’ paradise, for every age and ability.
Tiki Trail
For one of the best views of Queenstown and a decent workout, climb the Tiki Trail up to the Skyline Gondola building. Starting at the base of the Gondola, the Tiki Trail winds its way steeply through trees towards the lookout at the top.
Choose to hike back to Queenstown. Or if the climb has gotten the better of you, sit back, relax and catch a ride in the Skyline Gondola.
Queenstown Gardens
The Queenstown Gardens Trail is a wheelchair-accessible trail just a few minutes from central Queenstown. The flat, easy track has spectacular views of Lake Whakatipu, Cecil Peak, and Walter Peak and the manicured gardens are beautiful year-round.
You could spend hours here exploring the rose gardens or playing disc golf. If you’re tight on time, the loop around the shore of Lake Whakatipu takes less than an hour to complete.
Arrow River Trail
Starting in historic Arrowtown, a walk along the Arrow River Trail is a must-do for any visitor to Queenstown.
The track will have you filling your camera memory, especially in autumn due to the explosion of colours on the trees. From here, you can cross the bridge and walk back along the riverside or go back the way you came. Back in Arrowtown, it’s lovely to walk along the river and amongst the trees before rejoining Arrowtown’s quaint streets to admire the café culture, discover the region’s history or grab a pint in the sunshine.
Ben Lomond Track
Ben Lomond will greet you from the moment you arrive in town. Not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced, this demanding climb is a full-day mission with a spectacular reward.
Walkers aiming for the summit should be fully equipped and allow six to eight hours, depending on the conditions. Be prepared for snow and ice above the bush line from April to November.
1. Which place is a better choice for the disabled
A. Tiki Trail. B. Arrow River Trail.
C. Queenstown Gardens. D. Ben Lomond Track.
2. What can visitors do in Arrow River Trail
A. Appreciate the rose fragrance. B. Experience demanding climb.
C. Have a bird-eye view of Queenstown. D. Learn about the local history.
3. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To compare things. B. To inform readers.
C. To uncover the unseen. D. To warn readers.
B
We find the owl at the very edge of our woods the morning after the storm. Wings flight-frozen and round eyes glassy. I touch its feathers lightly with my fingertip and I’m surprised because they still feel real even though the owl has slipped away somewhere else and Dad is already digging a hole for it in the rain-soaked earth.
I lift its body and it’s huge in my hands but the hollow bones do most of the work for me and I almost think the owl might shake the stiffness from its feathers and fly away. I really don’t think this one should go into a hole in the ground. I say that to Dad and he says that it’s the circle of life and that now the owl will become part of nature again. Feeding the soil with its flesh and growing the roots of plants from its feathers.
Dad shifts the last of the dirt with his spade and sits down at the base of a tree with a huff of air that smokes around him. I put the bird in the hole and mark it with a smooth pebble so I’ll always know.
After we’ve buried the owl, we walk all around the woods and clear the worst of the damage from the winds and the rain. The damage isn’t as bad as it’s been before and it feels like the storm has cleaned everything back to being new and fresh. I use my hawk eyes and search the ground in flicks and sweeps and I find treasures in the rain-raked earth just like always. Pieces of pottery and something that could be a Roman coin. I slip them into my pocket and they bump against each other to tell their stories to me, but I’ll listen later.
I help Dad load the best of the fallen branches on to the trailer so we can cut them for fire wood or maybe a bonfire, and then we drive over the muddy paths and back to our house.
4. What do we know about the owl when the author finds it
A. It is already dead. B. It is hidden in a hole.
C. It is too stiff to fly away. D. It is trying to flee the woods.
5. Why does the author mark the hole with a pebble
A. To facilitate future visits. B. To show sympathy for the owl.
C. To keep the site clear of plants. D. To draw the attention of passers-by.
6. What message does the author want to convey by mentioning the owl
A. Storms make trees take deeper roots. B. In nature’s embrace, time stands still.
C. The darkest hour has only sixty minutes. D. With every leaf’s fall, a new life emerges.
7. What does “I’ll listen later” in paragraph 4 reveal about the author
A. Money-driven. B. Wonder-seeking. C. Artistically talented. D. Emotionally mature.
C
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to operate at human levels have greatly expanded in popularity over the past year. These include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s AI-powered search engine Bing. Such tools, also known as chatbots or generative AI, are computer-powered systems. They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.
In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work. This has led some technology experts to warn that generative AI systems could end up replacing workers in many industries.
This year, researchers at Harvard Business School and other organizations carried out an experiment. It aimed to test how well AI tools could help workers perform their usual duties or tasks. It involved more than 700 business advisors, called consultants, from Massachusetts-based Boston Consulting Group.
Harvard Business School recently published the results from the experiment in a working paper. The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve worker performance. For example, researchers found that, on average, workers who used OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT 4 tool completed 12 percent more tasks than non-ChatGPT users. Tasks carried out with help from the AI technology were completed 25 percent faster. And the team found the quality of work performed by consultants using ChatGPT 4 increased by about 40 percent.
However, the paper also noted areas where the performance of consultants using ChatGPT 4 dropped. The researchers said this was especially true with tasks the AI tool was not good at completing. “Of tasks the AI was good at, the experiment showed it significantly improved human performance,” the paper said. “But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.”
The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
8. What is a purpose of designing AI tools according to the text
A. To perform low-level writing. B. To replace technology experts.
C. To finish high-quality work. D. To improve interpersonal communication.
9. Why does the author mention ChatGPT 4 in paragraph 4
A. To explain the disadvantages of AI tools.
B. To show how well AI tools could help workers.
C. To forecast changes in the future working environment.
D To compare the work performance between humans and AI tools.
10. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. Companies need to balance the work of AI and humans.
B. It is useless to train so many workers to learn to use AI.
C. It is easy to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
D. Research on using AI effectively has been made by businesses.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. ChatGPT Can See, Hear and Speak Now
B. Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work
C. The Fast Development of Artificial Intelligence
D. AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker Performance
D
Bred to be sweeter, today’s cherries, bananas and apples taste different than they used to but not necessarily better. Among fruit farmers, the word “quality” is now routinely used as a standard for “high in sugar”, though firmness, color and size are also considerations. In a recent study about ways to enhance the sweetness of fruit using “molecular (分子的) approaches”, a group of plant scientists wrote that, in general, the sugar content of many fruits are now higher than before owing to continuous selection and breeding. Modern apple varieties, the scientists stressed, were on average sweeter than older ones.
The sweetness of fruit depends not just on how it is bred but also on growing conditions, yield and harvest. The lead researcher, Sugiura, said, “If you could taste an apple harvested 30 years ago, you would feel the difference.” He believed that modern apples are picked so early that even if they are bred for sweetness, they often don’t develop their full character. The fragrance never develops in fruit that is harvested too early.
Jim Cooper, an apple farmer in England, is regretful to admit the fact that many people will never taste the “strawberry hint” in a really ripe Pearmain, a type of heritage apple. In a way, the rise of consistently sweeter fruit in our lifetimes has been a victory of plant breeding. After all, it’s a rare person who would seek out bitter grapes if they could have sweet ones instead.
But the sweetness of modern fruit is not without its problems, especially for people with diabetes (糖尿病), who have to reduce their intake of higher-sugar fruits. Fruit that is bred sweeter also tends to be lower in the chemicals that make it healthy. Considering health, maybe the real problem with modern fruit is that it has become yet another sweet thing in a world with sugar. Even grapefruits, which used to be quite bitter, are sometimes now as sweet as oranges. If you’ve never tasted a sour cherry, how can you fully appreciate a sweet one
12. In what aspect is many fruits different from before
A. Bright color. B. Soft skin. C. Sugar content. D. High yield.
13. Why did Sugiura express discontent with the present fruits
A. They are bred too early. B. They are losing a good flavor.
C. They taste so sweet. D. They need a higher yield.
14. What is Cooper’s attitude towards modern fruit breeding
A. Critical. B. Ambiguous. C. Favorable. D. Uncaring.
15. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph
A. The sweetness of fruits will cause health issues.
B. It’s a wise choice to breed fruits for sweetness.
C. Breeding sweet fruits improves the quality of fruits.
D. Some fruits like grapes and cherries taste the same.
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。
The online mapping is a way to use maps available online to provide a number of functions that traditional maps have provided for years. ____16____ Meanwhile, there are other types of maps available as well, such as nautical maps (航海地图).
One advantage of the online mapping is the ability to custom-make a map for an individual based on particular needs. ____17____ Thus, the map is much more than a graph of roads; it is a custom-made printing specifically based on a desired route.
In addition, the online mapping also usually includes text directions that can help provide yet another affirmation (确认) of the route. These text directions are often displayed in conjunction with any map that is shown and is printable. ____18____
Traditional maps may only be updated once a year just before they are published. ____19____ It can be updated in real time. A map can indeed be update d on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, but it does not necessarily mean that it will be. Even the most thorough mapping services may not be able to keep up with all the construction projects and changes on any given day.
____20____. Some maps may only show the route the driver should take, without other streets being listed. Also, there is no way for an online mapping service to inform travelers if they do wander off the route prescribed.
A. It depends on how often they are updated.
B. However, the online mapping has no such limitations.
C. There are some disadvantages of using the online mapping.
D. The most common application is probably the road mapping.
E Some of them fail to provide accurate maps and directions.
F. This can help a traveler remove all unnecessary information.
G. So it’s convenient for those who need to take their maps with them.
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。
My long-distance cycling career of 13 years and 35, 000 kilometres ended as I approached 75. Although I am now no longer strong enough to ____21____ the long days and big climbs, day in and day out, I have my memories.
The road behind is just memories, some soon to be forgotten, others to be ____22____ and enhanced with the retelling. A 6000-kilometre cross-country ride initially appears ____23____, but, once done, it is simply done, much like the challenges that life ____24____.
Real ____25____ would come when I was alone on my bicycle. I enjoyed meeting and even ____26____ the daily targets I had set for myself. I enjoyed the technical challenges faced by tire bursts and loose handlebars, but ____27____ not at that time. I loved cycling with a strong tailwind pushing me along and hated ____28____ into a strong headwind. I loved striking up conversations with a diversity of people and sincerely appreciated the support and comfort they ____29____.
Long distance cycling brings unbearable exhaustion, long hours of anxiety, even fear and desperation, but these _____30_____ into insignificance, compared to the joy and _____31_____ of climbing huge mountains or seeing fantastic sights for the first time. The experiences add newness and _____32_____ to my life and the memories are _____33_____.
Most importantly, cycling taught me to know myself better. It eventually dawned on me that I had more _____34_____ and courage than I ever imagined. The self-awareness and long-lasting memories will give me enormous _____35_____ as I carry on my life journey.
21. A. appreciate B. choose C. expect D. stand
22. A. treasured B. explored C. created D. discussed
23. A. boring B. annoying C. confusing D. discouraging
24. A. overcomes B. greets C. throws D. ignores
25. A. loneliness B. joy C. convenience D. panic
26. A. making B. changing C. beating D. finalizing
27. A. reasonably B. admittedly C. fortunately D. hopefully
28. A. battling B. slipping C. falling D. wandering
29. A. owned B. offered C. mentioned D. promised
30. A. fit B. pale C. run D. back
31. A. reflection B. anticipation C. satisfaction D. motivation
32. A. secrets B. rules C. decisions D. dimensions
33. A. reliable B. flexible C. inaccessible D. unforgettable
34. A. toughness B. curiosity C. imagination D. wisdom
35. A. insight B. knowledge C. power D. admiration
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。
Tanghulu (also known as bingtang hulu) is a traditional Chinese snack consisting of hardened sugar coated fruits on a stick. ____36____ (typical), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich ____37____ vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ____38____ (add) variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes.
Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a ____39____ (combine) of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire.
Tanghulu is easier ____40____ (make) at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio (比例) and boil the sugar water mixture ____41____ its temperature reaches 150℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer (扦) into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that’s coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when ____42____ (bite) into.
Tanghulu is commonly eaten in the winter. You can find ____43____ (travel) traders roaming (游荡) in the streets, selling this unique snack. If you want to try the sticky treat ____44____ (you), you can find Tanghulu stands near most of the popular tourist attractions in China. Tanghulu isn’t expensive, as a skewer costs only $1. So, what could possibly stop you from giving one _____45_____ try
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是校学生会主席李华，学校安排你下周末作为导游带领外籍教师Mr. Smith进行一次近郊游。请你用英语给Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件，包括以下内容：
1.自我介绍；
2.出游的时间、目的地等信息；
3.需要提前做的准备工作。
要求：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith，
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
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。
Mai Lin wasn’t doing well enough at school, or at least she wasn’t satisfied with herself. She wished she could do better.
“Let’s review the material we learned in the last unit,” the history teacher said. “Who can tell us what caused the War of 1812 ” Mai Lin sat at her desk, staring ahead. She hoped the teacher wouldn’t call her name. They hadn’t studied the War of 1812 at her old school and she didn’t know the answer.
“Alison ” the teacher asked instead. Oh, perfect, Mai Lin thought. Of course Alison would have the answer. She seemed to have all the answers. Alison was the most popular girl in school – always surrounded by millions of boyfriends, best friends, and others. She was like a brilliant sun.
Mai Lin hadn’t made one or two friends of her own so far. Her old school was small and low-key, but a shy person like Mai Lin had a chance there. This new school, however, seemed as big as an airport to Mai Lin, and it seemed very hard to get around in it. She still got lost sometimes in the school.
Mai Lin frowned (皱眉) as Alison answered the teacher’s question. Alison probably never got lost, Mai Lin thought to herself. You could probably put Alison down in the middle of a desert, and within five minutes she’d be able to tell you the best way to get home.
History class finally ended, and Mai Lin headed for the gym. The class had been playing basketball. Alison, who was as tall and thin and attractive as a tree, was very good at it. Beside her, Mai Lin felt like a very small and foolish ant. Today, however, the gym teacher pointed to a thick rope hanging from the ceiling and said, “Everybody! You’re going to climb this rope today.”
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。
Hearing the teacher’s words, Mai Lin smiled.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mai Lin stepped forward and got close to the rope.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________合肥一中2023-2024学年度高一年级下学期期中联考
英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟满分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，务必在答题卡和答题卷规定的地方填写自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号后两位。
2. 答题时，每小题选出答案后，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. 答题时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上书写，要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。作图题可先用铅笔在答题卷规定的位置绘出，确认后再用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔描清楚。必须在题号所指示的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
4. 考试结束，务必将答题卡和答题卷一并上交。
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答存关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Family members. B. Co-workers. C. Waiter and customer.
2. Where are probably the speakers
A. In an apartment. B. In a company. C. In a hospital.
3. How does the woman probably sound
A. Annoyed. B. Sorry. C. Polite.
4. What does the woman mean in the end
A. Tim doesn’t know the rules.
B. Tim has to do his homework first.
C. Tim can watch TV now.
5. When will the speakers meet tomorrow
A. At 9:50 a. m. B. At 10:00 a. m. C. At 10:10 a. m.
第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman’s trouble
A. She is not patient at all.
B. She doesn’t know how to invite Brian to dance.
C. She doesn’t know how to dance.
7. What should the woman do according to the man
A. Get Brian’s advice. B. Learn to dance. C. Overcome her shyness.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What’s the woman
A. The man’s classmate. B. The man’s sister. C. The man’s teacher.
9. What course did the man probably miss
A. Physics. B. Math. C. Literature.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What did the man lose
A. His homework. B. His watch. C. His book.
11. Where is the woman going
A. The art building. B. The library. C. The cafeteria.
12. When will the woman know this decision
A. At noon. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What can be known about the teacher
A. He is short. B. He is in his early 30s. C. He wears a brown jacket.
14. How many students are there in the class
A. 32. B. 22. C. 20.
15. Which country does Miko come from
A. Japan. B. America. C. Australia.
16. Why does James take the Spanish class
A. To get into a university. B. To perfect his accent. C. To go to Argentina.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is the class trip this year
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
18. How long will the students pick apples
A. For half an hour. B. For an hour. C. For one and a half hours.
19. Where will the students have lunch
A. On the bus. B. In the farmhouse. C. In the school canteen.
20. What can the students do on the trip
A. Making apple juice. B. Riding on some animals. C. Feeding chickens.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
With so many options for short, beautiful walks in Queenstown, you are truly spoiled for choice. Here’s a list of local picks that will help you discover the best walks around Queenstown, a walkers’ paradise, for every age and ability.
Tiki Trail
For one of the best views of Queenstown and a decent workout, climb the Tiki Trail up to the Skyline Gondola building. Starting at the base of the Gondola, the Tiki Trail winds its way steeply through trees towards the lookout at the top.
Choose to hike back to Queenstown. Or if the climb has gotten the better of you, sit back, relax and catch a ride in the Skyline Gondola.
Queenstown Gardens
The Queenstown Gardens Trail is a wheelchair-accessible trail just a few minutes from central Queenstown. The flat, easy track has spectacular views of Lake Whakatipu, Cecil Peak, and Walter Peak and the manicured gardens are beautiful year-round.
You could spend hours here exploring the rose gardens or playing disc golf. If you’re tight on time, the loop around the shore of Lake Whakatipu takes less than an hour to complete.
Arrow River Trail
Starting in historic Arrowtown, a walk along the Arrow River Trail is a must-do for any visitor to Queenstown.
The track will have you filling your camera memory, especially in autumn due to the explosion of colours on the trees. From here, you can cross the bridge and walk back along the riverside or go back the way you came. Back in Arrowtown, it’s lovely to walk along the river and amongst the trees before rejoining Arrowtown’s quaint streets to admire the café culture, discover the region’s history or grab a pint in the sunshine.
Ben Lomond Track
Ben Lomond will greet you from the moment you arrive in town. Not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced, this demanding climb is a full-day mission with a spectacular reward.
Walkers aiming for the summit should be fully equipped and allow six to eight hours, depending on the conditions. Be prepared for snow and ice above the bush line from April to November.
1. Which place is a better choice for the disabled
A. Tiki Trail. B. Arrow River Trail.
C. Queenstown Gardens. D. Ben Lomond Track.
2. What can visitors do in Arrow River Trail
A. Appreciate the rose fragrance. B. Experience demanding climb.
C. Have a bird-eye view of Queenstown. D. Learn about the local history.
3. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To compare things. B. To inform readers.
C. To uncover the unseen. D. To warn readers.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了皇后镇的四个最适合散步的景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Queenstown Gardens下面的“The Queenstown Gardens Trail is a wheelchair-accessible trail just a few minutes from central Queenstown.(皇后镇花园步道是一条轮椅无障碍步道，距离皇后镇中心仅几分钟路程。)”可知，此景点轮椅可以进入，因此对于残疾人而言，是最佳选择。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Arrow River Trail下面的“Back in Arrowtown, it’s lovely to walk along the river and amongst the trees before rejoining Arrowtown’s quaint streets to admire the café culture, discover the region’s history or grab a pint in the sunshine.(回到箭镇，在重新回到箭镇古色古香的街道欣赏咖啡馆文化、发现该地区的历史或在阳光下喝一品脱啤酒之前，沿着河流和树林漫步是一件很愉快的事。)”可知，此处可了解当地历史。故选D。
【3题详解】
目的意图题。根据文章第一段第一句“Here’s a list of local picks that will help you discover the best walks around Queenstown, a walkers’ paradise, for every age and ability.(这里有一份当地精选的清单，可以帮助你发现皇后镇这片步行者的天堂，适合每个年龄和能力的人。)”并结合下文内容可知，本文主要向读者介绍了皇后镇的四个最适合散步的景点，因此目的是告知读者。故选B。
B
We find the owl at the very edge of our woods the morning after the storm Wings flight-frozen and round eyes glassy. I touch its feathers lightly with my fingertip and I’m surprised because they still feel real even though the owl has slipped away somewhere else and Dad is already digging a hole for it in the rain-soaked earth.
I lift its body and it’s huge in my hands but the hollow bones do most of the work for me and I almost think the owl might shake the stiffness from its feathers and fly away. I really don’t think this one should go into a hole in the ground. I say that to Dad and he says that it’s the circle of life and that now the owl will become part of nature again. Feeding the soil with its flesh and growing the roots of plants from its feathers.
Dad shifts the last of the dirt with his spade and sits down at the base of a tree with a huff of air that smokes around him. I put the bird in the hole and mark it with a smooth pebble so I’ll always know.
After we’ve buried the owl, we walk all around the woods and clear the worst of the damage from the winds and the rain. The damage isn’t as bad as it’s been before and it feels like the storm has cleaned everything back to being new and fresh. I use my hawk eyes and search the ground in flicks and sweeps and I find treasures in the rain-raked earth just like always. Pieces of pottery and something that could be a Roman coin. I slip them into my pocket and they bump against each other to tell their stories to me, but I’ll listen later.
I help Dad load the best of the fallen branches on to the trailer so we can cut them for fire wood or maybe a bonfire, and then we drive over the muddy paths and back to our house.
4. What do we know about the owl when the author finds it
A. It is already dead. B. It is hidden in a hole.
C. It is too stiff to fly away. D. It is trying to flee the woods.
5. Why does the author mark the hole with a pebble
A. To facilitate future visits. B. To show sympathy for the owl.
C. To keep the site clear of plants. D. To draw the attention of passers-by.
6. What message does the author want to convey by mentioning the owl
A. Storms make trees take deeper roots. B. In nature’s embrace, time stands still.
C. The darkest hour has only sixty minutes. D. With every leaf’s fall, a new life emerges.
7. What does “I’ll listen later” in paragraph 4 reveal about the author
A. Money-driven. B. Wonder-seeking. C. Artistically talented. D. Emotionally mature.
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要介绍了作者和爸爸外出发现了死去的猫头鹰，他们把猫头鹰埋葬，领悟到了生命的循环。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“I lift its body and it’s huge in my hands but the hollow bones do most of the work for me and I almost think the owl might shake the stiffness from its feathers and fly away. I really don’t think this one should go into a hole in the ground. I say that to Dad and he says that it’s the circle of life and that now the owl will become part of nature again. Feeding the soil with its flesh and growing the roots of plants from its feathers. (我举起它的身体，它在我手中是巨大的，但中空的骨头为我做了大部分工作，我几乎认为猫头鹰可能会摆脱羽毛的僵硬而飞走。我真的不认为这个应该被埋在地洞里。我告诉爸爸，他说这是生命的循环，现在猫头鹰将再次成为大自然的一部分。用它的肉喂养土壤，用它的羽毛长出植物的根)”可知，当时猫头鹰已经死去。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“I put the bird in the hole and mark it with a smooth pebble so I’ll always know.(我把鸟放进洞里，用一块光滑的鹅卵石做记号，这样我就永远知道（地方）了)”可知，作者做好标记是为了以后能找到埋猫头鹰的地方。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“I say that to Dad and he says that it’s the circle of life and that now the owl will become part of nature again.(我告诉爸爸，他说这是生命的循环，现在猫头鹰将再次成为大自然的一部分)”可知，作者提到猫头鹰是想要说明随着每一片叶子的飘落，新的生命开始出现。故选D。
7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“I slip them into my pocket and they bump against each other to tell their stories to me, but I’ll listen later.(我把它们塞进口袋里，它们互相碰撞，向我讲述它们的故事，但我以后再听)”可知，作者对找到的宝贝很感兴趣，想要了解更多关于它们的故事，即作者是一个爱猎奇的人。故选B。
C
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to operate at human levels have greatly expanded in popularity over the past year. These include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s AI-powered search engine Bing. Such tools, also known as chatbots or generative AI, are computer-powered systems. They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.
In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work. This has led some technology experts to warn that generative AI systems could end up replacing workers in many industries.
This year, researchers at Harvard Business School and other organizations carried out an experiment. It aimed to test how well AI tools could help workers perform their usual duties or tasks. It involved more than 700 business advisors, called consultants, from Massachusetts-based Boston Consulting Group.
Harvard Business School recently published the results from the experiment in a working paper. The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve worker performance. For example, researchers found that, on average, workers who used OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT 4 tool completed 12 percent more tasks than non-ChatGPT users. Tasks carried out with help from the AI technology were completed 25 percent faster. And the team found the quality of work performed by consultants using ChatGPT 4 increased by about 40 percent.
However, the paper also noted areas where the performance of consultants using ChatGPT 4 dropped. The researchers said this was especially true with tasks the AI tool was not good at completing. “Of tasks the AI was good at, the experiment showed it significantly improved human performance,” the paper said. “But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.”
The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
8. What is a purpose of designing AI tools according to the text
A. To perform low-level writing. B. To replace technology experts.
C To finish high-quality work. D. To improve interpersonal communication.
9. Why does the author mention ChatGPT 4 in paragraph 4
A. To explain the disadvantages of AI tools.
B. To show how well AI tools could help workers.
C. To forecast changes in the future working environment.
D. To compare the work performance between humans and AI tools.
10. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. Companies need to balance the work of AI and humans.
B. It is useless to train so many workers to learn to use AI.
C. It is easy to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
D. Research on using AI effectively has been made by businesses.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. ChatGPT Can See, Hear and Speak Now
B. Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work
C. The Fast Development of Artificial Intelligence
D. AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker Performance
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能工具有助于但同时也会损害员工的工作表现。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.(它们被设计成能与人类流畅地互动，并能执行高水平的写作和创造性工作。)””及第二段“In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work.(最近几个月，这些工具已经证明了产生高质量工作的能力。)””可知，设计人工智能工具的目的之一是完成高质量的工作。故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve worker performance.(主要研究结果表明，像ChatGPT这样的人工智能工具可以极大地提高员工的绩效。)””可知，作者在第四段提及 ChatGPT 4是为了展示人工智能工具对员工的帮助。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.(该团队表示，企业有效使用人工智能的最大障碍之一是不知道哪些任务可以用这项技术完成得最好。要找到这一点，企业需要进行深思熟虑的研究和培训工作，以便找到人工智能和人类工作的正确组合。)”可知，公司需要平衡人工智能和人类的工作。故选A。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work. (它们被设计成能与人类流畅地互动，并能执行高水平的写作和创造性工作。)”和第五段“But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.(但对于ChatGPT 4不适合的任务，人类过于依赖人工智能，更容易出错。)”可知，文章主要介绍了人工智能工具有助于但同时也会损害员工的工作表现。所以“AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker Performance(人工智能工具有助于但也会损害员工的绩效)”作为文章标题最为合适。选D。
D
Bred to be sweeter, today’s cherries, bananas and apples taste different than they used to but not necessarily better. Among fruit farmers, the word “quality” is now routinely used as a standard for “high in sugar”, though firmness, color and size are also considerations. In a recent study about ways to enhance the sweetness of fruit using “molecular (分子的) approaches”, a group of plant scientists wrote that, in general, the sugar content of many fruits are now higher than before owing to continuous selection and breeding. Modern apple varieties, the scientists stressed, were on average sweeter than older ones.
The sweetness of fruit depends not just on how it is bred but also on growing conditions, yield and harvest. The lead researcher, Sugiura, said, “If you could taste an apple harvested 30 years ago, you would feel the difference.” He believed that modern apples are picked so early that even if they are bred for sweetness, they often don’t develop their full character. The fragrance never develops in fruit that is harvested too early.
Jim Cooper, an apple farmer in England, is regretful to admit the fact that many people will never taste the “strawberry hint” in a really ripe Pearmain, a type of heritage apple. In a way, the rise of consistently sweeter fruit in our lifetimes has been a victory of plant breeding. After all, it’s a rare person who would seek out bitter grapes if they could have sweet ones instead.
But the sweetness of modern fruit is not without its problems, especially for people with diabetes (糖尿病), who have to reduce their intake of higher-sugar fruits. Fruit that is bred sweeter also tends to be lower in the chemicals that make it healthy. Considering health, maybe the real problem with modern fruit is that it has become yet another sweet thing in a world with sugar. Even grapefruits, which used to be quite bitter, are sometimes now as sweet as oranges. If you’ve never tasted a sour cherry, how can you fully appreciate a sweet one
12. In what aspect is many fruits different from before
A. Bright color. B. Soft skin. C. Sugar content. D. High yield.
13. Why did Sugiura express discontent with the present fruits
A. They are bred too early. B. They are losing a good flavor.
C. They taste so sweet. D. They need a higher yield.
14. What is Cooper’s attitude towards modern fruit breeding
A. Critical. B. Ambiguous. C. Favorable. D. Uncaring.
15. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph
A. The sweetness of fruits will cause health issues.
B. It’s a wise choice to breed fruits for sweetness.
C. Breeding sweet fruits improves the quality of fruits.
D. Some fruits like grapes and cherries taste the same.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了现在的樱桃、香蕉和苹果等水果相较以前味道不同的情况，并说明水果的甜味会导致健康问题。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Bred to be sweeter, today’s cherries, bananas and apples taste different than they used to but not necessarily better. (如今的樱桃、香蕉和苹果经过了更甜的培育，尝起来与过去不同，但并不一定更好。)”以及“Modern apple varieties, the scientists stressed, were on average sweeter than older ones. (科学家们强调，现代苹果品种平均比老苹果更甜。)”可知，现代苹果品种比老苹果更甜即现代水果的糖分含量不同以往。故选C项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“He believed that modern apples are picked so early that even if they are bred for sweetness, they often don’t develop their full character. The fragrance never develops in fruit that is harvested too early. (他认为，现代的苹果采摘得太早，即使它们是为了甜味而培育的，它们往往也没有发育出完整的特征。过早收获的果实永远不会散发出香味。)”可知，现代的苹果为了甜味而被培育甚至被采摘得太早，导致现代水果失去好味道，所以Sugiura表示不满意。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Jim Cooper, an apple farmer in England, is regretful to admit the fact that many people will never taste the “strawberry hint” in a really ripe Pearmain, a type of heritage apple. In a way, the rise of consistently sweeter fruit in our lifetimes has been a victory of plant breeding. (Jim Cooper是英国的一名苹果农，他很遗憾地承认，许多人永远尝不到真正成熟的一种传统苹果Pearmain的“草莓味”。在某种程度上，在我们的生活中不断出现的更甜的水果还是植物育种的胜利。)”可知，Cooper认为现代水果的培育让很多人永远尝不到真正的传统苹果的味道，因此其对现代水果育种的态度是否定的。A选项“Critical.( 批评的)”与其态度相符。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“But the sweetness of modern fruit is not without its problems, especially for people with diabetes (糖尿病), who have to reduce their intake of higher-sugar fruits. (但现代水果的甜味也不是没有问题，尤其是对糖尿病患者来说，他们必须减少高糖水果的摄入量。)”可知，现代水果的甜味对于一些糖尿病患者来说会导致他们的健康问题，故本段以此为例说明了水果的甜味会导致健康问题。A选项“The sweetness of fruits will cause health issues.(水果的甜味会引起健康问题。)”符合本段主旨。故选A项。
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。
The online mapping is a way to use maps available online to provide a number of functions that traditional maps have provided for years. ____16____ Meanwhile, there are other types of maps available as well, such as nautical maps (航海地图).
One advantage of the online mapping is the ability to custom-make a map for an individual based on particular needs. ____17____ Thus, the map is much more than a graph of roads; it is a custom-made printing specifically based on a desired route.
In addition, the online mapping also usually includes text directions that can help provide yet another affirmation (确认) of the route. These text directions are often displayed in conjunction with any map that is shown and is printable. ____18____
Traditional maps may only be updated once a year just before they are published. ____19____ It can be updated in real time. A map can indeed be update d on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, but it does not necessarily mean that it will be. Even the most thorough mapping services may not be able to keep up with all the construction projects and changes on any given day.
____20____. Some maps may only show the route the driver should take, without other streets being listed. Also, there is no way for an online mapping service to inform travelers if they do wander off the route prescribed.
A. It depends on how often they are updated.
B. However, the online mapping has no such limitations.
C. There are some disadvantages of using the online mapping.
D. The most common application is probably the road mapping.
E. Some of them fail to provide accurate maps and directions.
F. This can help a traveler remove all unnecessary information.
G. So it’s convenient for those who need to take their maps with them.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. G 19. B 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在线地图的优势，包括能够根据个人需求定制地图、提供文字导航等功能，并指出在线地图能够实时更新以反映最新的路况和建筑项目变化。然而，作者也提到在线地图的一些限制，比如只显示推荐的路线而不包括其他街道。
【16题详解】
根据下文“Meanwhile, there are other types of maps available as well, such as nautical maps (航海地图).(同时，也有其他类型的地图可供选择，比如航海地图)”中there are other types of maps可知，下文补充了有其它类型的地图，说明上文会提到一些地图类型，D项“The most common application is probably the road mapping.(最常见的应用程序可能是道路绘图)”中提到道路地图，符合语境。故选D项。
【17题详解】
上文“One advantage of the online mapping is the ability to custom-make a map for an individual based on particular needs.(在线地图的一个优点是能够根据个人的特殊需要定制地图)”提出在线地图可以根据个人的需要定制，F项“This can help a traveler remove all unnecessary information.(这可以帮助旅行者删除所有不必要的信息)”承接上文，说明定制地图可以帮助旅行者删除不必要的信息，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
【18题详解】
上文“These text directions are often displayed in conjunction with any map that is shown and is printable. (这些文字指示通常与任何可打印的地图一起显示)”提出地图可以打印，G项“So it’s convenient for those who need to take their maps with them.(因此，对于那些需要随身携带地图的人来说，这很方便)”承接上文，说明这样带来的便利，与上文构成因果关系，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
【19题详解】
上文“Traditional maps may only be updated once a year just before they are published.(传统的地图可能每年只在出版之前更新一次)”指出传统地图的劣势，B项“However, the online mapping has no such limitations.(然而，在线地图没有这样的限制)”与上文构成转折关系，说明在线地图没有这样的问题。同时，下文“It can be updated in real time.(它可以实时更新)”作出进一步说明，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
【20题详解】
下文“Some maps may only show the route the driver should take, without other streets being listed. Also, there is no way for an online mapping service to inform travelers if they do wander off the route prescribed.(有些地图可能只显示司机应该走的路线，而没有列出其他街道。此外，如果旅行者偏离了规定的路线，在线地图服务也无法通知他们)”列举了在线地图的缺点，是对C项“There are some disadvantages of using the online mapping.(使用在线地图有一些缺点)”的解释说明。故选C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。
My long-distance cycling career of 13 years and 35, 000 kilometres ended as I approached 75. Although I am now no longer strong enough to ____21____ the long days and big climbs, day in and day out, I have my memories.
The road behind is just memories, some soon to be forgotten, others to be ____22____ and enhanced with the retelling. A 6000-kilometre cross-country ride initially appears ____23____, but, once done, it is simply done, much like the challenges that life ____24____.
Real ____25____ would come when I was alone on my bicycle. I enjoyed meeting and even ____26____ the daily targets I had set for myself. I enjoyed the technical challenges faced by tire bursts and loose handlebars, but ____27____ not at that time. I loved cycling with a strong tailwind pushing me along and hated ____28____ into a strong headwind. I loved striking up conversations with a diversity of people and sincerely appreciated the support and comfort they ____29____.
Long distance cycling brings unbearable exhaustion, long hours of anxiety, even fear and desperation, but these _____30_____ into insignificance, compared to the joy and _____31_____ of climbing huge mountains or seeing fantastic sights for the first time. The experiences add newness and _____32_____ to my life and the memories are _____33_____.
Most importantly, cycling taught me to know myself better. It eventually dawned on me that I had more _____34_____ and courage than I ever imagined. The self-awareness and long-lasting memories will give me enormous _____35_____ as I carry on my life journey.
21. A. appreciate B. choose C. expect D. stand
22. A. treasured B. explored C. created D. discussed
23. A. boring B. annoying C. confusing D. discouraging
24. A. overcomes B. greets C. throws D. ignores
25. A. loneliness B. joy C. convenience D. panic
26. A. making B. changing C. beating D. finalizing
27. A. reasonably B. admittedly C. fortunately D. hopefully
28. A. battling B. slipping C. falling D. wandering
29. A. owned B. offered C. mentioned D. promised
30. A. fit B. pale C. run D. back
31. A. reflection B. anticipation C. satisfaction D. motivation
32. A. secrets B. rules C. decisions D. dimensions
33. A. reliable B. flexible C. inaccessible D. unforgettable
34. A. toughness B. curiosity C. imagination D. wisdom
35. A. insight B. knowledge C. power D. admiration
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章作者回顾了自己长达13年的远程骑行生涯，讲述了骑行过程中的各种经历、感受以及骑行对作者自身的影响。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然我现在再也没有足够的体力去忍受漫长的日子以及艰难的山路攀爬，日复一日，但我拥有的是满满的回忆。A. appreciate欣赏、感激；B. choose选择；C. expect期待；D. stand站立、忍受。根据上文“I am now no longer strong enough”可知，作者已经75岁了，没有足够的体力去忍受长时间的攀爬。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：身后的道路只是回忆，有些很快就会被遗忘，有些则将随着反复述说而被珍藏和升华。A. treasured珍视、珍藏；B. explored探索；C. created创造；D. discussed讨论。根据空后的“enhanced”以及上文“some soon to be forgotten”可推测，空处是一种比较，有些记忆会忘记，而有些则被珍藏。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一次6000公里的跨国骑行，起初看起来令人气馁的，但一旦完成，也就仅仅完成了而已，这与生活中遇到的其他挑战并无太大不同。A. boring乏味的；B. annoying令人恼怒的；C. confusing令人困惑的；D. discouraging令人气馁的。根据空前的“initially”以及下文“but, once done, it is simply done”可知，6000公里的骑行，最初听起来好像让人望而却步，但是一旦完成也就仅仅如此。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一次6000公里的跨国骑行，起初看起来令人望而生畏，但一旦完成，也就仅仅完成了而已，这与生活中遇到的其他挑战并无太大不同。A. overcomes克服；B. greets迎接、问候；C. throws扔、把……加于；D. ignores忽视。根据先行词“the challenges”以及从句主语“life”可推测，这些挑战是生活加在我们身上的。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我独自骑自行车的时候，真正的快乐就来了。A. loneliness孤独；B. joy高兴；C. convenience便利；D. panic恐慌。根据下文“I enjoyed meeting and even ____6____ the daily targets I had set for myself. I enjoyed the technical challenges faced by tire bursts and loose handlebars, but ____7____ not at that time.”中的“enjoy”可知，这些都是作者所喜爱的，由此可知，作者骑行时感到的是真正的快乐。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢达到甚至超过我为自己设定的每日目标。A. making使、制作；B. changing改变；C. beating打、跳动、超过；D. finalizing完成、确定。根据上文的“meeting”以及空前的“even”可推测，空处指的是比“meeting”更进一步，那么自然是超过自己所定的目标。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我很享受轮胎爆胎和车把松动带来的技术挑战，但我承认，当时我并不喜欢。A. reasonably适当地；B. admittedly公认地；C. fortunately幸运地；D. hopefully怀着希望地。根据空前的“but”可知，作者想承认的是享受那种技术挑战，但是处理挑战时并不好受。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢在强劲的顺风推动下骑行，讨厌顶着狂风艰难前行。A. battling与……作战；B. slipping滑倒；C. falling摔倒；D. wandering漫步、徘徊。根据上文“I loved cycling with a strong tailwind pushing me along”可知，作者喜欢顺风骑行，那么相对的，作者讨厌的是逆风而上的艰难。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢和各种各样的人交谈，真诚地感谢他们提供的支持和安慰。A. owned拥有；B. offered提供；C. mentioned提及；D. promised承诺。根据先行词“the support and comfort”可推测，作者感激的是这些人给自己提供的支持和安慰。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：长途骑行带来了难以忍受的疲惫，长时间的焦虑，甚至恐惧和绝望，但与攀登高山或第一次看到奇妙风景的喜悦和满足感相比，这些都显得微不足道。A. fit适合；B. pale相形见绌；C. run跑；D. back支持。根据空后的“insignificance”以及“compared to the joy and ____11____ of climbing huge mountains or seeing fantastic sights for the first time.”可推测，长途骑行带来的疲惫、焦虑以及恐惧等，和其带来的愉悦相比，会显得微不足道。考查短语：pale into insignificance，意为“显得微不足道”，符合句意。 故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：长途骑行带来了难以忍受的疲惫，长时间的焦虑，甚至恐惧和绝望，但与攀登高山或第一次看到奇妙风景的喜悦和满足感相比，这些都显得微不足道。A. reflection反射、反映；B. anticipation预期；C. satisfaction满意；D. motivation动机。根据空前的“joy”以及上文的“insignificance”可推测，作者认为攀登高山或第一次看到奇妙风景会给自己带来愉悦和满足。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些经历为我的生活增添了新鲜感和维度，这些记忆令人难忘。A. secrets秘密；B. rules规则；C. decisions决定；D. dimensions尺寸、维度。根据空前“newness”以及句意可知，这些骑行的经历给作者的生活增添了维度。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这些经历为我的生活增添了新鲜感和维度，这些记忆令人难忘。A. reliable可依赖的；B. flexible灵活的；C. inaccessible难接近的；D. unforgettable难以忘记的。根据上文“The road behind is just memories, some soon to be forgotten, others to be ____2____ and enhanced with the retelling.”可推测，这些经历常常被再次想起提及，由此可知，这些经历使令人难忘的。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我终于意识到，我比自己想象的更有韧性和勇气。A. toughness强硬；B. curiosity好奇心；C. imagination想象力；D. wisdom智慧、明智。根据上文“Long distance cycling brings unbearable exhaustion, long hours of anxiety, even fear and desperation, but these ____10____ into insignificance, compared to the joy and ____11____ of climbing huge mountains or seeing fantastic sights for the first time.”可知，远途骑行需要韧性也需要勇气，而作者通过骑行的经历意识到自己具备这样的韧性和勇气。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种自我认知和长久以来的回忆，将在我继续人生旅程时给予我巨大的力量。A. insight洞察力；B. knowledge知识；C. power权力、力量；D. admiration钦佩。根据上文“It eventually dawned on me that I had more ____14____ and courage than I ever imagined.”可知，作者意识到自己比想象中的具有韧性和勇气，而这种认知的提升给了作者继续人生旅程所需要的力量。故选C。
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。
Tanghulu (also known as bingtang hulu) is a traditional Chinese snack consisting of hardened sugar coated fruits on a stick. ____36____ (typical), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich ____37____ vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ____38____ (add) variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes.
Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a ____39____ (combine) of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire.
Tanghulu is easier ____40____ (make) at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio (比例) and boil the sugar water mixture ____41____ its temperature reaches 150℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer (扦) into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that’s coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when ____42____ (bite) into.
Tanghulu is commonly eaten in the winter. You can find ____43____ (travel) traders roaming (游荡) in the streets, selling this unique snack. If you want to try the sticky treat ____44____ (you), you can find Tanghulu stands near most of the popular tourist attractions in China. Tanghulu isn’t expensive, as a skewer costs only $1. So, what could possibly stop you from giving one _____45_____ try
【答案】36. Typically
37. in 38. have added
bination
40. to make
41. until##till
42. bitten 43. travelling
44. yourself
45. a
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的传统小吃——糖葫芦。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：通常，糖葫芦是由富含维生素C的山楂制成的。修饰后文句子应用副词typically，首字母大写。故填Typically。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：通常，糖葫芦是由富含维生素C的山楂制成的。分析句意再根据rich可知，此处用介词in构成固定搭配be rich in表示“富含”。故填in。
【38题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：近年来，糖葫芦制造者通过使用樱桃、草莓、菠萝或葡萄等其他水果为这一传统小吃增添了多样性。根据时间状语In recent times可知用现在完成时，主语是复数，故填have added。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：根据水果的不同，糖葫芦可以是甜的也可以是酸的。据说，用山楂做的传统糖葫芦尝起来像是两者的结合。根据下文的both可知，此处是指两者的“结合”，空前的a表明用单数，故填combination。
【40题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：在家里做糖葫芦比你想象的要容易。根据空格前的形容词easier可知，此处用动词不定式与形容词easy构成固定搭配be easy to do sth表示某事很简单或不费力气地完成。故填to make。
【41题详解】
考查连词。句意：诀窍是使用正确的水与糖的比例，将糖水混合物煮沸，直到温度达到150℃。根据下文的reaches 150 ℃可知，此处指“直到”温度达到150℃。故填until/till。
【42题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：这将使水果表面包裹着一层薄薄的硬糖，咬下去就会破裂。此处是状语从句的省略，且硬糖应该是“被咬”，所以应该用过去分词表被动。故填bitten。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：你可以看到在街上游荡的流动商贩，出售这种独特的小吃。修饰名词应该用形容词，所以此处用提示词的形容词形式travelling（巡回的）修饰名词traders表示“流动的”商人。故填travelling。
【44题详解】
考查代词。句意：如果你想尝尝这种黏糊糊的食物，你可以在中国大多数热门旅游景点附近找到糖葫芦。宾语就是主语本身，用反身代词作宾语，指“你自己”，故填yourself。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：那么，有什么能阻止你尝试一下呢？此处为短语give sth a try尝试一下某物，故填a。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是校学生会主席李华，学校安排你下周末作为导游带领外籍教师Mr. Smith进行一次近郊游。请你用英语给Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件，包括以下内容：
1.自我介绍；
2.出游的时间、目的地等信息；
3.需要提前做的准备工作。
要求：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith，
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,
It is my honor to introduce myself to you. I’m Li Hua, Chairman of the Student Union of our school. And I was asked to act as a tourist guide for you on next weekend. The schedule and details are as follows：
We’ll have a wonderful and well-organized trip, not far from the downtown. Since you are new here, you will be amazed at the scenery and surroundings there. In terms of the meeting time, 8 o'clock on the morning of Saturday will be fine. And at that time, I will be waiting for you at the school gate. Remember not to take too many things. Just a bottle of water, some pieces of bread or other kinds of food, a cap or a pair of sunglasses will be enough. Also, you'd better wear a pair of sports shoes.
Looking forward to seeing you. I believe we'll have a good day.
Yours Sincerely
Li Hua
【解析】
【详解】试题分析：这篇作文要求我们根据所给信息写一封电子邮件。内容包括：自我介绍；出游时间、目的地等信息；需要提前做的准备工作。写作时，我们可以根据需要将这些信息进行整理和安排，使文章的意思衔接更自然。文中所使用的词汇和句型，是学生们比较熟悉的，所以将平时的积累发挥出来就可以。当然我们要尽量使用一些好的句型和连词，使文章上下文意思连贯，更出彩。
写作亮点：这是一篇非常优秀的作文，短文中作者按照题目的要求条理清楚，结构清晰，要点全面。而且作者在写作时，并不是完全按照题目中给出的顺序，逐句翻译的，而是将这些信息进行了整合，让意思关联紧密的放在一起表达。短文中的语言合乎英语的表达规范，而且作者还使用了一些较好的词汇和句式，增强了文章的连贯性。如：动词不定式和动词-ing形式的使用，被动结构，状语从句,宾语从句和一些好的短语act as, be amazed at, in terms of, look forward to等等。
考点：应用文作文
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。
Mai Lin wasn’t doing well enough at school, or at least she wasn’t satisfied with herself. She wished she could do better.
“Let’s review the material we learned in the last unit,” the history teacher said. “Who can tell us what caused the War of 1812 ” Mai Lin sat at her desk, staring ahead. She hoped the teacher wouldn’t call her name. They hadn’t studied the War of 1812 at her old school and she didn’t know the answer.
“Alison ” the teacher asked instead. Oh, perfect, Mai Lin thought. Of course Alison would have the answer. She seemed to have all the answers. Alison was the most popular girl in school – always surrounded by millions of boyfriends, best friends, and others. She was like a brilliant sun.
Mai Lin hadn’t made one or two friends of her own so far. Her old school was small and low-key, but a shy person like Mai Lin had a chance there. This new school, however, seemed as big as an airport to Mai Lin, and it seemed very hard to get around in it. She still got lost sometimes in the school.
Mai Lin frowned (皱眉) as Alison answered the teacher’s question. Alison probably never got lost, Mai Lin thought to herself. You could probably put Alison down in the middle of a desert, and within five minutes she’d be able to tell you the best way to get home.
History class finally ended, and Mai Lin headed for the gym. The class had been playing basketball. Alison, who was as tall and thin and attractive as a tree, was very good at it. Beside her, Mai Lin felt like a very small and foolish ant. Today, however, the gym teacher pointed to a thick rope hanging from the ceiling and said, “Everybody! You’re going to climb this rope today.”
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。
Hearing the teacher’s words, Mai Lin smiled.
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Mai Lin stepped forward and got close to the rope.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Hearing the teacher’s words, Mai Lin smiled. She knew what was coming. They’d done lots of physical fitness training at her old school and she was quite good at rope climbing. “Who’s first ” the teacher asked. “Alison ” To Mai Lin’s surprise, Alison turned as pale as the moon and shook her head. “She’s scared,” Mai Lin thought. “Perfect Alison was scared.” Suddenly Mai Lin heard her own voice saying, “I’ll do it.” Alison looked up at Mai Lin in great surprise, and all the other classmates seemed surprised, too. The teacher nodded and told Mai Lin to climb.
Paragraph 2:
Mai Lin stepped forward and got close to the rope. She appeared calm but was extremely excited. She climbed the rope very fast and reached the ceiling within what seemed a few seconds, effortlessly. As she reached the top, she glanced down at her fellow students below. Now it was Alison who appeared like a small ant. She saw Alison looking up, eyes wide with admiration. Mai Lin clung to the top of the rope for a moment longer and then headed down to join the class. Once she got on the ground, everybody cheered. Mai Lin knew she would be different from that day on.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了麦琳从一个不起眼的小学校转到一所新的很大的学校，看到优秀同学艾莉森的表现后，感到不自信。一天，体育课上老师要求大家攀爬绳子。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“听到老师的话，麦琳笑了。”可知，第一段可描写麦琳找到了自己擅长的项目并勇敢表现自己。
②由第二段首句内容“麦琳向前迈了一步，靠近了绳子”可知，第二段可描写成功爬上绳子后，麦琳找回了自信。
2.续写线索：艾莉森感到害怕——麦琳毛遂自荐——成功爬上绳子——麦琳找回自信
3.词汇激活
行为类
①攀登：climb/scale
②向前走：step forward/walk forward
③紧握不放：cling to/hold onto/grasp
情绪类
①害怕的：scared/frightened
②吃惊的：surprised/shocked
【点睛】[高分句型1] She knew what was coming.(运用了what引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] As she reached the top, she glanced down at her fellow students below.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句)
