2024年潮南区高三级考前测试试题
英语
本试卷共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
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第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
With graduation time around the comer, it’s a bitter-sweet moment for everyone involved.
Leaving school with style
It was inevitable that I would leave my school in London where I had spent most of my time. That day, we wore something a bit different from our usual suits and uniform and we all sat down and watched a high-light video of the last two years, including inspirational messages from our teachers and some funny photos. Two weeks later, we attended our school prom (毕业舞会), where we could dance and say a final goodbye to our teachers and friends.
Coming out strong
The graduation ceremony is one of the most memorable parts of school life in Kazakhstan. At the official farewell, teachers and parents expressed their wishes for our future and cracked some jokes about the graduates. Then students danced “the last waltz at school”. One or two days later, the graduating students went to the after-party event, involving fresh air, camping and having cozy chats by campfire. There is a tendency not to spend money on after-parties. Instead, many choose to give it to charities.
Filled with traditions
There are many traditions in the graduation ceremony in the United States. On the graduation ceremony day, four hundred of us sat on the football field and listened to speeches before we got to “walk”—went up for our diplomas and shook hands with the principal. We were dressed in formal clothing, went out for dinners and then danced the night away. There was usually an after-party at some-one’s house.
1. What are we least likely to wear in graduation ceremony in London
A. Hanfu. B. Costume. C. Uniform. D. Unusual clothes.
2. What could we do in the after-parties in Kazakhstan
A. Spend lots of money. B. Communicate with others.
C. Sleep in the restaurant. D. Donate money to the school.
3. What do the ceremonies mentioned above have in common
A. Graduates will have some parties after the ceremony.
B. Graduates will watch a video together in the ceremony.
C. Graduates’ teachers and parents will express their wishes in the ceremony.
D. Graduates and their friends and family will walk together after the ceremony.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了三种不同的毕业庆祝形式。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Leaving school with style中的“That day, we wore something a bit different from our usual suits and uniform and we all sat down and watched a high-light video of the last two years, including inspirational messages from our teachers and some funny photos. (那天，我们穿了一些不同于平时的西装和校服，我们都坐下来观看了过去两年的精彩视频，包括老师们的励志信息和一些有趣的照片)”可知，在毕业典礼上制服是最不可能穿的。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Coming out strong中的“One or two days later, the graduating students went to the after-party event , involving fresh air, camping and having cozy chats in front of a fire. There is a tendency not to spend money on after-parties. Instead, many choose to give it to charities. (一两天后，毕业的学生们去参加正式宴会后的私人舞会，包括呼吸新鲜空气、露营和在火炉前惬意地聊天。人们倾向于不把钱花在会正式宴会后的私人舞会上。相反，许多人选择把钱捐给慈善机构)”可知，在哈萨克斯坦正式宴会后的私人舞会我们可以与他人交流。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Leaving school with style中的“Two weeks later, we attended our school prom (毕业舞会), where we could dance and say a final goodbye to our teachers and friends.(两周后，我们参加了学校的毕业舞会，在那里我们可以跳舞，向老师和朋友们说最后的再见)”、Coming out strong中的“One or two days later, the graduating students went to the after-party event , involving fresh air, camping and having cozy chats in front of a fire. (一两天后，毕业的学生们去参加正式宴会后的私人舞会，包括呼吸新鲜空气、露营和在火炉前惬意地聊天)”及Filled with traditions中的“There was usually an after-party at some-one’s house. (通常会在某个人家里举行庆功派对)”可知，三个毕业典礼后，毕业生们会有一些聚会。故选A。
B
Recently, I took him for a classic English afternoon tea at The Ritz Hotel. The thought of showing him a piece of authentic British life excited me for weeks, so when we finally sat down in the Ritz’s elegant tearoom, with the sound of a pianist in the background, I was thrilled.
I looked at the polished silver tea stand topped with finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones (烤饼), and mouthwatering pastries and teacakes. I was ready to dig in. Then I looked at Dad and a trace of nervousness flashed across his face. He carefully copied what I ate and how to use the knife and fork, and from time to time anxiously looked up at the waiter in his bow tie who was serving our table.
When we got to the scones, Dad took a big bite and remarked how delicious it was. He asked me to explain how the British eat scones, so I supplied him with details about the custom of breaking scones into small pieces, spreading cream and strawberry jam on top, before consuming each piece in one mouthful.
“Oh, why did you not tell me earlier ” Dad’s face turned red in embarrassment, suddenly realizing his mistake. For the rest of the scones session, he busied himself with neatly spreading the cream and jam like an obedient (听话的) child.
Suddenly, I felt a complex mixture of happiness, sadness and loneliness. Growing up, Dad was my hero, my mountain. I still remember flying into his arms after school at the kindergarten gate. Through the sound of his voice, I learned to feel and understand the world.
After moving to London alone, I have learned to achieve academic grades, found a job, and started a new life all by myself. But I did not fully realize how much I had grown up, until I saw how dependent Dad was on me in London. Although he is still a mountain in my heart, I realized I have in the meantime built a strong mountain of my own. And by being away from Dad’s protective wings I have come to understand more of myself and to find my own place in the world.
4. Why did the author take her father for a classic English afternoon tea
A. The food in the restaurant was delicious.
B. She wanted her father to experience real British life.
C. Her father was deeply attracted by the elegant tearoom.
D. She intended to introduce an excellent restaurant to her father.
5. Which of the following best describe the author’s father when eating scones
A. Disappointed and painful. B. Embarrassed and desperate.
C. Nervous and cautious. D. Sorrowful and helpless.
6. What did the author realize after the experience
A. She had a happy childhood. B. She had achieved a lot in academic area.
C. Her father was not her mountain any more. D. She should be the person for her father to rely on.
7. What can we learn from the passage
A. An eating experience changed a father. B. Eating with Dad strengthened our relationship.
C. Dining environment was vital for a restaurant. D. Living alone enhanced a person’s independence.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者带父亲去喝经典的英式下午茶，这一经历让作者意识到自己可以让父亲依靠，自己足够独立。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Recently, I took him for a classic English afternoon tea at The Ritz Hotel. The thought of showing him a piece of authentic British life excited me for weeks, so when we finally sat down in the Ritz’s elegant tearoom, with the sound of a pianist in the background, I was thrilled.(最近，我带他去丽兹酒店喝了杯经典的英式下午茶。向他展示一段地道的英国生活的想法让我兴奋了好几个星期，所以当我们最终在丽兹酒店优雅的茶室里坐下来，背景音乐是钢琴家的演奏时，我激动不已)”可知，作者带她父亲去喝经典的英式下午茶是因为她想让父亲体验一下真正的英国生活。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Then I looked at Dad and a trace of nervousness flashed across his face. He carefully copied what I ate and how to use the knife and fork, and from time to time anxiously looked up at the waiter in his bow tie who was serving our table.(然后我看了看爸爸，他脸上闪过一丝紧张。他仔细地模仿我吃的东西，以及如何使用刀叉，还不时不安地抬头看一眼为我们服务的戴着领结的侍者)”可知，作者的父亲在吃烤饼时紧张和谨慎。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“But I did not fully realize how much I had grown up, until I saw how dependent Dad was on me in London.(但直到我看到父亲在伦敦对我的依赖，我才完全意识到自己已经长大了多少)”可知，作者在经历之后意识到她应该是她父亲可以依靠的人。故选D。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“After moving to London alone, I have learned to achieve academic grades, found a job, and started a new life all by myself. But I did not fully realize how much I had grown up, until I saw how dependent Dad was on me in London. Although he is still a mountain in my heart, I realized I have in the meantime built a strong mountain of my own. And by being away from Dad’s protective wings I have come to understand more of myself and to find my own place in the world.(独自搬到伦敦后，我学会了学习成绩，找到了工作，开始了自己的新生活。但直到我看到父亲在伦敦对我的依赖，我才完全意识到自己已经长大了多少。虽然他仍然是我心中的一座山，但我意识到，我同时也为自己建造了一座坚固的山。离开了爸爸的保护伞，我对自己有了更多的了解，也找到了自己在这个世界上的位置)”可知，独自生活增强了一个人的独立性。故选D。
C
In 1986, King Charles suggested talking to plants, a thought initially mocked but now supported by evidence that plants can detect, react to, and potentially produce sound.
Since plants have been evolving alongside the insects for hundreds of millions of years, Heidi Appel, a botanist and Reginald Cocroft, an entomologist wondered if plants might be sensitive to the sounds made by insects. The researchers recorded the vibrations (声音震动) from caterpillars (毛虫) as they chewed on leaves. Then the plants were exposed to the recorded vibrations while no caterpillars were actually present. The results were striking. Leaves that had been exposed had significantly higher levels of defensive chemicals, making them much harder for the caterpillars to eat. The research may have practical consequences, such as using drones armed with speakers to warn crops of pest threats, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.
Further studies by ecologist Monica Gagliano reveal that plants, like pea plants, can “hear” water through sound, with roots responding to water-related vibrations even when the water is inaccessible. This finding could have implications for preventing damage to sewer (下水道) systems caused by plant roots. The assumption had been that it was leaks that attracted the roots. The solution, she says, might be to invest in pipes that are silent as water runs through them.
Additionally, the study by the team at Tel Aviv University revealed that plants under stress, due to factors like insufficient water or physical damage, make high-frequency sounds, which can be detected even in noisy environments. This opens possibilities for using microphones to monitor plant health in agriculture, potentially aiding farmers in identifying and addressing crop issues.
Despite some questions remaining to be solved, these fascinating discoveries cast new light on plants’ ability to perceive and respond to sounds in their environment. Plants live in a world full of sounds due to human civilization, and it is worth investigating this interesting aspect. Perhaps researchers might even seek funding from King Charles.
8. What was the original reaction to King Charles’s suggestion
A. Ambiguous. B. Favourable.
C. Indifferent. D. Opposed.
9. What practical result may the research by Heidi and Reginald lead to
A. Introducing drones with speakers to farmers.
B. Applying chemicals to enhance plant growth.
C. Stimulating plants to release anti-pest chemicals.
D Developing new types of protective pesticides.
10. Why is employing silent pipes suggested
A. To reduce noise pollution.
B. To protect sewer systems.
C. To improve water transportation.
D. To attract plant roots to accessible water.
11. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage
P: paragraph
A. B.
C. D.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为说明文，介绍了植物不仅可以探测到声音，对声音做出反应，并可能产生声音。植物与声音相互关系的研究也为我们的生活提供了很多的实践价值。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“King Charles suggested talking to plants, a thought initially mocked but now supported by evidence that plants can detect, react to, and potentially produce sound. (查尔斯国王建议与植物交谈，这一想法最初受到嘲笑，但现在有证据表明，植物可以探测到声音，对声音做出反应，并可能产生声音)”可知，人们最初对查尔斯的建议的态度是反对的，故选D项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Leaves that had been exposed had significantly higher levels of defensive chemicals, making them much harder for the caterpillars to eat. The research may have practical consequences, such as using drones armed with speakers to warn crops of pest threats, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.(曾被暴露于毛虫咀嚼声音中的叶子含有更高水平的防御性化学物质，这使得毛虫更难吃到他们。这项研究可能产生实际的影响，比如使用配备扬声器的无人机来警告农作物害虫的威胁，为化学农药提供一种环保的替代品)”推知，Heidi和Reginald的研究可能导致的实际结果是刺激植物释放抗虫化学物质。故选C项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“This finding could have implications for preventing damage to sewer systems caused by plant roots. The assumption had been that it was leaks that attracted the roots. The solution, she says, might be to invest in pipes that are silent as water runs through them. (这一发现可能对防止植物根系对下水道系统造成损害产生影响。此前的假设是滴水声吸引了植物根系。她说解决方法可能是投资当水流经时，保持静音的管道)”推知，应用静音管的目的是保护下水道系统。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。文章第一段总体概括植物可以探测到声音，对声音做出反应，并可能产生声音；第二、三、四段分别介绍了植物可以探测到声音、植物可以对声音做出反应、植物可以产生声音三个实验。文章第五段总结概括这些发现为植物感知和响应环境声音的能力提供了新的视角。因此文章为总—分—总结构。故选C项。
D
When you ask people to judge others by their speech, a trend emerges: Listeners dislike disfluency. Slow talkers producing loads of ums and pauses(停顿)are generally perceived as less charming. But science tells us there may be even more to disfluency.
Disfluencies do not occur in arbitrary positions in sentences. Ums typically occur right before more difficult or low-frequency words. Imagine you’re having dinner with a friend at a restaurant,and there’re three items on the table: a knife, a glass, and a wine decanter(醒酒器). Your friend turns to you and says, “Could you hand me the...um...” What would you assume they want Since it’s unlikely that they will hesitate before such common words as knife, and glass, chances are you’ll pick up the decanter and ask, “You mean this ”
This is exactly what we demonstrated through controlled eye-tracking studies in our lab. Apparently, listeners hear the um and predict that an uncommon word is most likely to follow.Such predictions, though, reflect more than just simple association between disfluencies and difficult words; listeners are actively considering from the speaker’s point of view. For example, when hearing a non-native speaker say the same sentence but with a thick foreign accent, listeners don’t show a preference for looking at low-frequency objects. This is probably because listeners assume non-native speakers may have as much trouble coming up with the English word for a common object, like a knife, as for unusual ones and can’t guess their intention.
In another experiment, listeners were presented with an atypical speaker who produced disfluencies before simple words and never before difficult words. Initially, participants displayed the natural predictive strategy: looking at uncommon objects. However, as more time went by, and they gained experience with this atypical distribution of disfluencies, listeners started to demonstrate the contrary predictive behavior: They tended to look at simple objects when hearing the speaker say um.
These findings represent further evidence that the human brain is a prediction machine: We continuously try to predict what will happen next, even though not all disfluencies are created equal.
12. What does the underlined word “arbitrary”mean in paragraph 2
A. Random. B. Strategic. C. Obvious. D. Consistent
13. What does the author say about the non-native speakers
A. They can be understood easily. B. They actively put themselves in others’ shoes
C. Their vocabularies are limited. D. Their disfluencies are a little less predictive.
14. What does the experiment in paragraph 4 show
A. Simple things are difficult in some cases. B. Listeners can adjust predictions accordingly.
C. Distribution of disfluencies is changeable. D. Disfluencies in communication can be avoided.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Pauses Coexist with Prediction. B. Brains Are Powerful Prediction Machines.
C. Active Listeners Simplify Talks. D. Disfluency Says More Than You Think.
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文，介绍了听者不喜欢不流畅的表达。说话迟缓且话中有大量的“嗯”和停顿的人通常被认为不那么有魅力。但科学研究发现不流畅传达的信息比人们认为的要多。
【12题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词后的“Ums typically occur right before more difficult or low-frequency words (Ums通常出现在更难或低频的单词之前)”以及下文例子““Could you hand me the...um...” What would you assume they want (“你能把……嗯……递给我吗？”你认为他们想要什么？)”可知，“嗯”(不流畅表达中的一种)一般出现在比较难或不太经常使用的词汇前。由此可推测，不流畅表达在句子中出现的位置不是随意的，而是有规律可循的。故random“随意的，任意的，随机的”可解释划线词意思。故选A。
13题详解】
推理判断题。文章第三段讲到“This is probably because listeners assume non-native speakers may have as much trouble coming up with the English word for a common object, like a knife, as for unusual ones and can’t guess their intention. (这可能是因为听众认为，非母语人士可能很难想出英语单词来表示一个常见的物体，比如一把刀，也很难想出不寻常的物体，而且无法猜测他们的意图。)”可知，作者认为非母语者的不流畅之处很难预测到。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。文章第四段讲到“However, as more time went by, and they gained experience with this atypical distribution of disfluencies, listeners started to demonstrate the contrary predictive behavior: They tended to look at simple objects when hearing the speaker say um.( 然而，随着时间的推移，他们获得了这种非典型的不流畅分布的经验，听众开始表现出相反的预测行为：当听到演讲者说嗯时，他们倾向于看简单的物体。)”可知，第四段中的实验显示的是听众可以相应地调整预测。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。本文介绍了听者不喜欢不流畅的表达。说话迟缓且话中有大量的“嗯”和停顿的人通常被认为不那么有魅力。但科学研究发现不流畅传达的信息比人们认为的要多。文章第一段“But science tells us there may be even more to disfluency. (但科学告诉我们，不流畅可能还有更多)”以及第二段讲到“These findings represent further evidence that the human brain is a prediction machine: We continuously try to predict what will happen next (这些发现进一步证明了人脑是一台预测机器：我们不断地试图预测接下来会发生什么)”可知，故D项“不流畅传达的信息比人们认为的要多”作标题最佳。故选D。
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When you were at school, were you ever told to stop daydreaming and concentrate It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren’t interested in what you were learning or if you had better things to think about. ___16___ But understanding how to do it, and knowing what is distracting you, can help.
Scientists have looked at what prevents us from maintaining focused and found a number of ways to help us stay in the zone. ___17___ Research by Science Focus magazine found silence is best for concentration. It also found turning off notifications on your phone, or switching it off altogether, removes a major distraction and helps us focus on the task at hand.
Another possible cure for a short attention span is brain training. An article for BBC Future by Caroline Williams says that “Attention Researcher Nilli Lavie of University College London has found that making a task more visually demanding takes up more processing power and leaves the brain nothing left to process distractions.” ___18___
There are more practical tips to keeping your mind focused. ___19___ It’s possible the movement in your mouth occupies parts of the brain that might otherwise get distracted.
___20___ “If we were always so focused that we never got distracted, we’d miss potential changes, such as threats, in our environment. Distraction is vital for survival.”
A. These include making a list of the tasks, finding a focused workspace, or chewing some gum!
B. So, keeping your mind busy might be the answer.
C. An effective way to improve concentration is to avoid silent environment.
D. Staying focused can still be a challenge in adult life.
E. But according to Science Focus magazine, distraction isn’t all bad.
F. One of the most obvious things is eliminating noise.
G. Therefore, we should always strive to eliminate distractions.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. B 19. A 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是一些能够帮助人们保持注意力集中的方式。
【16题详解】
根据空前的“It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren’t interested in what you were learning or if you had better things to think about.(如果你对你正在学习的东西不感兴趣，或者你有更好的事情要想，你很容易走神。)”可知，人们在学习不感兴趣的东西或者想更好事情的时候很容易走神，结合空后的“But understanding how to do it, and knowing what is distracting you, can help.(但了解如何做到这一点，知道什么会分散你的注意力，会有所帮助。)”可知，了解一些事情有助于注意力集中，结合but可知，此空讲述的内容应与空后的内容为转折关系，D选项“Staying focused can still be a challenge in adult life.(在成年人的生活中，保持专注仍然是一个挑战。)”讲述的是保持专注是一种挑战，与空前的内容衔接，且与空后的内容为转折关系，符合逻辑。故选D项。
【17题详解】
根据空前的“Scientists have looked at what prevents us from maintaining focused and found a number of ways to help us stay in the zone.(科学家们研究了是什么让我们分心，并找到了一些方法来帮助我们保持专注。)”可知，科学家已经找出一些方法帮助保持专注，结合空后的“Research by Science Focus magazine found silence is best for concentration.(《科学聚焦》杂志的研究发现，安静最有利于集中注意力。)”可知，研究发现，安静有利于集中注意力，由此可知推断，此空讲述的为一种帮助保持专注的方法，且与如何制造安静相关，F选项“One of the most obvious things is eliminating noise.(最明显的一件事就是消除噪音。)”与空前的内容衔接，符合逻辑。故选F项。
【18题详解】
根据本段的主题句“Another possible cure for a short attention span is brain training.(另一种治疗注意力持续时间短的方法是大脑训练。)”可知，本段主要介绍的是通过训练大脑是注意力集中，结合空后的Caroline Williams 所说的“Attention Researcher Nilli Lavie of University College London has found that making a task more visually demanding takes up more processing power and leaves the brain nothing left to process distractions.(伦敦大学学院的注意力研究员Nilli Lavie发现，让一项任务对视觉的要求更高，会消耗更多的处理能力，让大脑无法处理分心的事情。)”可知，让任务对视觉的要求更高，使得大脑无法分心处理其他事情，以达到集中注意力的目的，B选项“So, keeping your mind busy might be the answer.(所以，让你的大脑忙碌起来可能是答案。)”讲述的是让大脑忙碌起来使得注意力集中，与本段主题一致，且与空前的内容为因果关系。故选B项。
【19题详解】
根据空前的主题句“There are more practical tips to keeping your mind focused.(这里有更多实用的技巧来保持你的注意力集中。)”可知，此处讲述的是有更多使用的技巧保持注意力集中，结合空后的“It’s possible the movement in your mouth occupies parts of the brain that might otherwise get distracted.(口腔的运动可能会占用大脑的一部分，否则这些部分可能会被分散注意力。)”可知，此处进一步介绍用空腔运动来占用大脑的一部分，使注意力集中，A选项“These include making a list of the tasks, finding a focused workspace, or chewing some gum!(这些方法包括列出任务清单，找到一个专注的工作空间，或者嚼口香糖!)”进一步介绍了训练注意力集中的方法，与本段的主题吻合，其中的these指代的是“more practical tips”，且与空后的内容一致。故选A项。
【20题详解】
根据空后的““If we were always so focused that we never got distracted, we’d miss potential changes, such as threats, in our environment. Distraction is vital for survival.”(“如果我们总是如此专注，从不分心，我们就会错过环境中的潜在变化，比如威胁。分散注意力对生存至关重要。”)”可知，如果一直保持专注不分心，会错过一些环境中潜在的变化，由此可知，本段讲述的内容与上文讲述的内容为转折关系，E选项“But according to Science Focus magazine, distraction isn’t all bad.(但根据《科学焦点》杂志的说法，分心并不全是坏事。)”讲述的是研究发现分神并非全都是坏事，上文中的内容为转折关系，且与空后的内容一致，符合语境。故选E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。
A mere four months ago, a black cat named Bounty had no idea just how adventurous his life was about to become. Although the cat was ___21___ destined for a cat shelter, Doina adopted him just in time. To some, Doina being an avid (酷爱的) traveler seemed like a potential issue, but it ___22___ , these two were made for each other.
___23___ for their journey to begin, Doina gathered all of the equipment, treats, and other ___24___ that the two of them would need. Though, when it came to carriers for Bounty, Doina had to get a bit ___25___ . “I made a special pouch (小袋) for him, because cat carriers are not adapted to certain ___26___ ,” she said.
One of their first adventures included a ___27___ tour of Italy, the first test that helped them discover how ___28___ he was to an adventurous lifestyle. “At the start, Bounty was a little anxious and nervous, but after the first few days, he started to ___29___ himself,” Doina said. “While I pedalled, he ____30____ in the pouch.”
Since that first cycling tour, Bounty and Doina have ____31____ several more adventures in their short time together, including mountaineering and camping. In fact, this adorable ____32____ has already managed to become a record breaker! He is considered to be the first house cat to summit La Grignetta, a 7,100-foot mountain in the Italian Alps. Best of all, he did so “without even a meow of ____33____ ”.
The two of them have cycled the entire length of the Italian peninsula! If you’d like to ____34____ this adorable duo, you can visit their website where Doina ____35____ their travels with lots of updates, photos, and videos for their 800 followers to enjoy.
21. A. originally B. temporarily C. eventually D. actually
22. A. gave out B. broke out C. turned out D. found out
23. A. Shocked B. Frightened C. Embarrassed D. Excited
24. A. necessities B. products C. presents D. fruits
25. A. generous B. creative C. efficient D. ambitious
26. A. hotels B. journeys C. problems D. vehicles
27. A. skiing B. hiking C. flying D. cycling
28. A. accustomed B. opposed C. blind D. sensitive
29. A. cure B. enjoy C. protect D. feed
30. A. cried B. ran C. sang D. slept
31. A. offered B. expected C. finished D. discovered
32. A. bicycle B. cat C. tour D. carrier
33. A. protest B. agreement C. challenge D. trust
34. A. have fun with B. put up with C. keep up with D. get along with
35. A. helps B. plans C. orders D. documents
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文的体裁是记叙文。主要讲述了一只名叫Bounty的黑猫与它的主人多伊娜之间的冒险故事。
【21题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：尽管这只猫原本注定要去猫咪收容所，但多伊娜及时收养了它。A. originally起初；B. temporarily临时地；C. eventually终于；D. actually事实上。根据下文“a cat shelter(猫咪收容所)”可推理出，猫咪收容所是这只猫起初要去的地方，故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：对一些人来说，多伊娜作为一个狂热的旅行者似乎是一个潜在的问题，但结果证明，他们俩是天生一对。A. gave out分发；B. broke out爆发；C. turned out结果是；D. found out发现。根据下文“these two were made for each other(他们俩是天生一对)”可知，下文说的是上文的结果，空白处应填表示“结果是”含义的动词短语，故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对于即将开始的旅程，多伊娜兴奋不已，她准备了所有必要的装备、零食和其他必需品，以备他们俩需要。A. Shocked惊愕的；B. Frightened害怕的；C. Embarrassed局促不安的；D. Excited兴奋的。根据下文“Doina gathered all of the equipment, treats(多伊娜准备了所有必要的装备、零食)”可推理出，多伊娜对于即将开始的旅程很高兴，分析选项，D项“Excited兴奋的”表达的含义符合语境，故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. necessities必需品；B. products产物；C. presents礼物；D. fruits水果。根据上文“all of the equipment, treats(所有必要的装备、零食)”以及下文“the two of them would need(他们俩需要的)”可推理出，此处说的是生活必需品，故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管在为Bounty选择运输工具时，多伊娜不得不变得有点创意。A. generous慷慨的；B. creative有创造力的；C. efficient效率高的；D. ambitious有野心的。根据下文“I made a special pouch(小袋)for him(我为他做了一个特殊的小布袋)”可知，多伊娜制作了特殊的小布袋，用于运输这只猫，可推理出空白处应填表示“创新的”含义的形容词，故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我为他特制了一个小袋，因为猫用的运输笼并不适合某些旅行。A. hotels宾馆；B. journeys旅行；C. problems问题；D. vehicles交通工具。根据上文“for their journey to begin(使他们的旅行开始)”可知，此处说的是为他们开始旅行而特制运输工具，故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的第一次冒险包括了一次意大利的自行车之旅，这是第一次考验，帮助他们发现他是多么习惯于冒险的生活方式。A. skiing滑雪；B. hiking徒步旅行；C. flying飞；D. cycling骑自行车。根据下文“Since that first cycling tour(自从那第一次自行车旅行以来。)”可知，此处说的是骑自行车旅行，故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. accustomed习惯的；B. opposed相反的；C. blind失明的；D. sensitive敏感的。根据上文“the first test that helped them discover how(第一次冒险帮助他们发现他是多么……)”以及下文“to an adventurous lifestyle(对于冒险的生活方式)”可推理出，此处说的是“他”对于冒险生活方式已经习惯或适应了的状态，故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一开始，Bounty有些焦虑和紧张，但过了头几天之后，他开始享受起来了。A. cure治愈；B. enjoy享受；C. protect保护；D. feed喂。根据上文“At the start, Bounty was a little anxious and nervous(一开始，Bounty有些焦虑和紧张)”以及转折连词but可知，空白处应填与上文表达“a little anxious and nervous(有些焦虑和紧张)”含义相反的表达，分析选项，B项“enjoy享受”表达的含义符合语境，故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我骑着车的时候，他就睡在我的包里。A. cried哭；B. ran跑；C. sang唱歌；D. slept睡。根据上文“At the start, Bounty was a little anxious and nervous, but after the first few days, he started to… himself(一开始，Bounty有些焦虑和紧张，但过了头几天之后，他开始……起来了)”以及下文“in the pouch(在布袋里)”可推理出，多伊娜和猫之间有了较好的配合，分析选项，D项“slept睡”表达的含义符合语境，故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：自从那次第一次的自行车旅行之后，Bounty和多伊娜在他们短暂相处的时光里完成了更多的冒险，包括登山和露营。A. offered提供；B. expected期望；C. finished完成；D. discovered发现。根据下文“several more adventures in their short time together, including mountaineering and camping(在他们短暂相处的时光里……更多的冒险，包括登山和露营)”可推理出，空白处应填表示“完成”含义的动词，故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：事实上，这只可爱的猫已经成为了一名破纪录者！A. bicycle自行车；B. cat猫；C. tour旅行；D. carrier运输工具。根据下文“He is considered to be the first house cat to summit La Grignetta, a 7,100-foot mountain in the Italian Alps(他被认为是首只登上意大利阿尔卑斯山脉海拔7100英尺的拉格里涅塔山的家猫)”可知，此处说的是一只猫，故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：最棒的是，他做这些时“甚至都没有喵喵叫抗议过”。A. protest抗议；B. agreement协定；C. challenge挑战；D. trust信任。根据上文“a meow of(一阵喵喵叫)”可推理出，此处说的是这只猫没有用喵喵叫的方式进行抗议，故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：如果你想要了解这对可爱的搭档，你可以访问他们的网站，Doina在那里用许多更新、照片和视频记录了他们的旅行，供他们的800名粉丝欣赏。A. have fun with玩得开心；B. put up with忍受；C. keep up with了解；D. get along with与……相处。根据下文“you can visit their website(你可以访问他们的网站)”可推理出，此处上下文说的是如果你想了解这对可爱的搭档，空白处填表示“了解”含义的动词短语，故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. helps帮助；B. plans计划；C. orders命令；D. documents记录。根据下文“their travels with lots of updates, photos, and videos(用许多更新、照片和视频……他们的旅行)”可推理出，空白处应填表示“记录”含义的动词，故选D项。
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It is believed that Chinese knotting, also known as zhongguojie, originated for recording information and exchanging messages ____36____ writing was invented. Over the past thousands of years, knots ____37____ (play) an important part in the life of Chinese.____38____ (initial), Chinese knots acted as good -luck charms to drive away evil spirits. Today, Chinese knots are widely used to decorate homes during festivities.
A major characteristic of Chinese knots is that they are often tied from a single continuous length of string. The knots are commonly named ____39____ the shape it takes. Chinese knots are created in a ____40____ (various) of colors such as gold, green, blue, or black, though the most commonly used color is red,____41____ symbolizes good luck and prosperity.
Crafting the Chinese knot is a three-step process ____42____ (involve) tying knots, tightening them and adding the finishing touches. The knots ____43____ (pull) tightly together and are strong enough to be used for binding or wrapping, making them very practical.
Today, most of such knots are often mass manufactured in factories. Skilled knot artists weave complex knots that you might see ____44____ (sell) as souvenirs that you can take back with you. If you have time, why not try your hand at it Perhaps these age-old charms can add _____45_____ touch of good luck to your daily life
【答案】36. before
37. have played
38. Initially
39. after 40. variety
41. which 42. involving
43. are pulled
44. sold 45. a
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了中国结的历史、特点以及象征意义。
【36题详解】
考查状语从句。句意：人们认为，在文字发明之前，中国的结，也被称为“中国结”，起源于记录信息和交换信息。引导时间状语从句，表示“在……之前”应用before。故填before。
【37题详解】
考查时态。句意：在过去的几千年里，结在中国人的生活中扮演着重要的角色。根据上文Over the past thousands of years可知为现在完成时，主语为knots，助动词用have。故填have played。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：最初，中国结是作为驱邪的好运符。修饰后文句子应用副词initially，首字母大写。故填Initially。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：绳结通常以绳结的形状命名。短语be named after表示“以……命名”。故填after。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：中国结有多种颜色，如金色、绿色、蓝色或黑色，但最常用的颜色是红色，象征着好运和繁荣。短语a variety of表示“各种各样的”。故填variety。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：中国结有多种颜色，如金色、绿色、蓝色或黑色，但最常用的颜色是红色，象征着好运和繁荣。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词red，在从句作主语，指物。故填which。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：制作中国结有三个步骤，包括打结、系紧和收尾。分析句子结构可知involve与逻辑主语process构成主动关系，故用现在分词作定语。故填involving。
【43题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：结紧紧地拉在一起，足够牢固，可以用来捆绑或包裹，使它们非常实用。主语与谓语构成被动关系，且陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为knots，谓语用复数。故填are pulled。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：熟练的结艺术家编织复杂的结，你可能会看到作为纪念品出售，你可以带回去。分析句子结构可知sell与逻辑主语knots构成被动关系，故用过去分词。故填sold。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：也许这些古老的护身符能给你的日常生活带来好运？短语a touch of表示“一点点，稍许”。故填a。
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你李华，近期你收到“Z世代国际青年说(Voice Z)”节目组邀请为其“文化”板块录制一个演讲视频，请你给节目联络人Emma写一封信商讨相关事宜，内容包括：
1. 感谢邀请;
2. 告知演讲话题并说明原因;
3. 期待回信。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Emma,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Emma,
Thank you for inviting me to do a video speech for the Culture Column of the Z Era International Youth Talk Program.
Referring to the topic I’d like to talk about the generation gap. It is a common phenomenon exiting everywhere between parents and children, which results in misunderstandings between loved ones. I will discuss the harm of it and recommend some ways to solve it.
If you have any requirements, please contact me. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给“Z世代国际青年说(Voice Z)”节目联络人Emma写一封信商讨为其“文化”板块录制一个演讲视频，表示感谢并告知演讲话题和说明原因。
【详解】1.词汇积累
谈及：refer to→ in terms of
引起：result in→ cause
谈论：talk about→ discuss
介绍：recommend→ introduce
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I will talk about the harm of it and recommend some ways to solve it.
拓展句：I will talk about the harm of it and recommend some ways that people can use to solve it.
【点睛】【高分句型1】It is a common phenomenon exiting everywhere between parents and children, which results in misunderstandings between loved ones.（运用了现在分词短语作定语以及which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】If you have any requirements, please contact me.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句）
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。
Ten-year-old Riley Christensen and her mother, Lynn, were sitting in front of the family computer, checking out models and prices of bikes. “Let’s pick one out for your birthday,” Lynn suggested to her daughter. The air in the room was filled with excitement as they scrolled through various options, envisioning the joy when Riley cycled around the neighborhood. They laughed together, exploring the features of each bike, and discussing colors.
As Riley scrolled down the home page of the Bike Rack, a shop in their town of St. Charles, Illinois, a video link for Project Mobility caught her eye. She clicked on it out of curiosity, unaware that this simple click would unfold a profound story of compassion and sympathy. The video clip began to narrate the inspiring journey of Bike Rack co-owner Hal Honeyman. Through it, Lynn and Riley were transported into the world of Project Mobility, witnessing how Hal Honeyman had transformed a passion for biking into an organization dedicated to providing specially engineered bicycles for those facing physical challenges. The video footage (镜头) painted a vivid picture of the positive impact these adapted bikes had on individuals — accident victims, injured veterans, and children with disabilities, including Hal’s own son, who had been born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫).
“I don’t want a bike for myself. I’m going to buy a bike for one of those kids,” Riley told her mother. Two days later, she showed Lynn a letter she had written asking for donations. “I think it’s amazing for a guy to make bikes for kids who can’t walk,” the letter said. “I saw how happy a boy was when he got one... I’m writing to ask for your help.”
Lynn was blown away by her daughter’s effort, but doubts quickly emerged. The cost of just one of those special bikes could be as high as $4,000. Riley could never raise the money.
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。
Nonetheless, her letter went out to 75 relatives and friends.
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On her birthday, Riley delivered the bicycles to three lucky kids.
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【答案】Nonetheless, her letter went out to 75 relatives and friends. To her surprise, the response was overwhelming. The letter brought not only encouraging words and heartfelt wishes but also an unexpected flood of generosity. Friends and family members, touched by Riley’s compassion and driven by the noble cause, started contributing funds for the specially engineered bikes. Riley, initially uncertain about her ability to raise the necessary funds, found herself surrounded by a community eager to support her mission. The teen ultimately raised enough to pay for three bikes.
On her birthday, Riley delivered the bicycles to three lucky kids. The joy on the children’s faces was immeasurable, and Riley couldn’t help but feel a profound sense of fulfillment. Her family members also thought highly of Riley’s campaign, saying it was the act of kindness that really counted. On that special day, amidst the laughter and gratitude, Riley and her family experienced the true essence of giving — the joy that arises not only from receiving but, more importantly, from being a source of happiness and hope for others.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为中心展开，主要讲述十岁的莱利·克里斯滕森和她的母亲林恩坐在家里的电脑前，查看自行车的型号和价格，打算为莱利买辆自行车作为生日礼物。当他们翻看浏览器的时候点开了Project Mobility的视频链接，了解到将对自行车的热情转变为一个致力于为那些面临身体挑战的人提供专门设计的自行车的组织。他们就决定也出一份力，把买礼物的钱用于给其中一个孩子买一辆自行车，但是他们发现自己的钱不够。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“尽管如此，她的信还是寄给了75位亲友。”可知，第一段可描写这些亲友对莱利的支持。
②由第二段首句内容“生日那天，莱利把自行车送给了三个幸运的孩子。”可知，第二段可描写收到礼物的孩子们的反应和他们的感悟。
2. 续写线索：求助亲友——鼓励和祝福——慷慨解囊——筹到钱——买车——送人——喜悦——感动——满足——幸福
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①使感动：touch/move
②筹钱：raise funds/collect money
③包围：surround/encircle
情绪类
①吃惊的：to her surprise/ to her amazement
②衷心的：heartfelt/sincere
【点睛】【高分句型1】Her family members also thought highly of Riley’s campaign, saying it was the act of kindness that really counted.（由省略连接代词that的宾语从句和it was…that引导的强调句型）
【高分句型2】On that special day, amidst the laughter and gratitude, Riley and her family experienced the true essence of giving — the joy that arises not only from receiving but, more importantly, from being a source of happiness and hope for others.（由that引导的定语从句）2024年潮南区高三级考前测试试题
英语
本试卷共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1. 答题前，先用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卷指定位置填写学校、班级、姓名和座号。
2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，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，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。不按要求填涂的，答案无效。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷上各题目指定区域内相应位置上。请注意每题答题空间，预先合理安排；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
With graduation time around the comer, it’s a bitter-sweet moment for everyone involved.
Leaving school with style
It was inevitable that I would leave my school in London where I had spent most of my time. That day, we wore something a bit different from our usual suits and uniform and we all sat down and watched a high-light video of the last two years, including inspirational messages from our teachers and some funny photos. Two weeks later, we attended our school prom (毕业舞会), where we could dance and say a final goodbye to our teachers and friends.
Coming out strong
The graduation ceremony is one of the most memorable parts of school life in Kazakhstan. At the official farewell, teachers and parents expressed their wishes for our future and cracked some jokes about the graduates. Then students danced “the last waltz at school”. One or two days later, the graduating students went to the after-party event, involving fresh air, camping and having cozy chats by campfire. There is a tendency not to spend money on after-parties. Instead, many choose to give it to charities.
Filled with traditions
There are many traditions in the graduation ceremony in the United States. On the graduation ceremony day, four hundred of us sat on the football field and listened to speeches before we got to “walk”—went up for our diplomas and shook hands with the principal. We were dressed in formal clothing, went out for dinners and then danced the night away. There was usually an after-party at some-one’s house.
1. What are we least likely to wear in graduation ceremony in London
A. Hanfu. B. Costume. C. Uniform. D. Unusual clothes.
2 What could we do in the after-parties in Kazakhstan
A. Spend lots of money. B. Communicate with others.
C. Sleep in the restaurant. D. Donate money to the school.
3. What do the ceremonies mentioned above have in common
A. Graduates will have some parties after the ceremony.
B. Graduates will watch a video together in the ceremony.
C. Graduates’ teachers and parents will express their wishes in the ceremony.
D. Graduates and their friends and family will walk together after the ceremony.
B
Recently, I took him for a classic English afternoon tea at The Ritz Hotel. The thought of showing him a piece of authentic British life excited me for weeks, so when we finally sat down in the Ritz’s elegant tearoom, with the sound of a pianist in the background, I was thrilled.
I looked at the polished silver tea stand topped with finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones (烤饼), and mouthwatering pastries and teacakes. I was ready to dig in. Then I looked at Dad and a trace of nervousness flashed across his face. He carefully copied what I ate and how to use the knife and fork, and from time to time anxiously looked up at the waiter in his bow tie who was serving our table.
When we got to the scones, Dad took a big bite and remarked how delicious it was. He asked me to explain how the British eat scones, so I supplied him with details about the custom of breaking scones into small pieces, spreading cream and strawberry jam on top, before consuming each piece in one mouthful.
“Oh, why did you not tell me earlier ” Dad’s face turned red in embarrassment, suddenly realizing his mistake. For the rest of the scones session, he busied himself with neatly spreading the cream and jam like an obedient (听话的) child.
Suddenly, I felt a complex mixture of happiness, sadness and loneliness. Growing up, Dad was my hero, my mountain. I still remember flying into his arms after school at the kindergarten gate. Through the sound of his voice, I learned to feel and understand the world.
After moving to London alone, I have learned to achieve academic grades, found a job, and started a new life all by myself. But I did not fully realize how much I had grown up, until I saw how dependent Dad was on me in London. Although he is still a mountain in my heart, I realized I have in the meantime built a strong mountain of my own. And by being away from Dad’s protective wings I have come to understand more of myself and to find my own place in the world.
4. Why did the author take her father for a classic English afternoon tea
A. The food in the restaurant was delicious.
B. She wanted her father to experience real British life.
C. Her father was deeply attracted by the elegant tearoom.
D. She intended to introduce an excellent restaurant to her father.
5. Which of the following best describe the author’s father when eating scones
A. Disappointed and painful. B. Embarrassed and desperate.
C. Nervous and cautious. D. Sorrowful and helpless.
6. What did the author realize after the experience
A. She had a happy childhood. B. She had achieved a lot in academic area.
C. Her father was not her mountain any more. D. She should be the person for her father to rely on.
7. What can we learn from the passage
A. An eating experience changed a father. B. Eating with Dad strengthened our relationship.
C. Dining environment was vital for a restaurant. D. Living alone enhanced a person’s independence.
C
In 1986, King Charles suggested talking to plants, a thought initially mocked but now supported by evidence that plants can detect, react to, and potentially produce sound.
Since plants have been evolving alongside the insects for hundreds of millions of years, Heidi Appel, a botanist and Reginald Cocroft, an entomologist wondered if plants might be sensitive to the sounds made by insects. The researchers recorded the vibrations (声音震动) from caterpillars (毛虫) as they chewed on leaves. Then the plants were exposed to the recorded vibrations while no caterpillars were actually present. The results were striking. Leaves that had been exposed had significantly higher levels of defensive chemicals, making them much harder for the caterpillars to eat. The research may have practical consequences, such as using drones armed with speakers to warn crops of pest threats, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.
Further studies by ecologist Monica Gagliano reveal that plants, like pea plants, can “hear” water through sound, with roots responding to water-related vibrations even when the water is inaccessible. This finding could have implications for preventing damage to sewer (下水道) systems caused by plant roots. The assumption had been that it was leaks that attracted the roots. The solution, she says, might be to invest in pipes that are silent as water runs through them.
Additionally, the study by the team at Tel Aviv University revealed that plants under stress, due to factors like insufficient water or physical damage, make high-frequency sounds, which can be detected even in noisy environments. This opens possibilities for using microphones to monitor plant health in agriculture, potentially aiding farmers in identifying and addressing crop issues.
Despite some questions remaining to be solved, these fascinating discoveries cast new light on plants’ ability to perceive and respond to sounds in their environment. Plants live in a world full of sounds due to human civilization, and it is worth investigating this interesting aspect. Perhaps researchers might even seek funding from King Charles.
8. What was the original reaction to King Charles’s suggestion
A. Ambiguous. B. Favourable.
C. Indifferent. D. Opposed.
9. What practical result may the research by Heidi and Reginald lead to
A. Introducing drones with speakers to farmers.
B. Applying chemicals to enhance plant growth.
C. Stimulating plants to release anti-pest chemicals.
D. Developing new types of protective pesticides.
10. Why is employing silent pipes suggested
A. To reduce noise pollution.
B. To protect sewer systems.
C. To improve water transportation.
D. To attract plant roots to accessible water.
11 Which of the following shows the structure of the passage
P: paragraph
A. B.
C. D.
D
When you ask people to judge others by their speech, a trend emerges: Listeners dislike disfluency. Slow talkers producing loads of ums and pauses(停顿)are generally perceived as less charming. But science tells us there may be even more to disfluency.
Disfluencies do not occur in arbitrary positions in sentences. Ums typically occur right before more difficult or low-frequency words. Imagine you’re having dinner with a friend at a restaurant,and there’re three items on the table: a knife, a glass, and a wine decanter(醒酒器). Your friend turns to you and says, “Could you hand me the...um...” What would you assume they want Since it’s unlikely that they will hesitate before such common words as knife, and glass, chances are you’ll pick up the decanter and ask, “You mean this ”
This is exactly what we demonstrated through controlled eye-tracking studies in our lab. Apparently, listeners hear the um and predict that an uncommon word is most likely to follow.Such predictions, though, reflect more than just simple association between disfluencies and difficult words; listeners are actively considering from the speaker’s point of view. For example, when hearing a non-native speaker say the same sentence but with a thick foreign accent, listeners don’t show a preference for looking at low-frequency objects. This is probably because listeners assume non-native speakers may have as much trouble coming up with the English word for a common object, like a knife, as for unusual ones and can’t guess their intention.
In another experiment, listeners were presented with an atypical speaker who produced disfluencies before simple words and never before difficult words. Initially, participants displayed the natural predictive strategy: looking at uncommon objects. However, as more time went by, and they gained experience with this atypical distribution of disfluencies, listeners started to demonstrate the contrary predictive behavior: They tended to look at simple objects when hearing the speaker say um.
These findings represent further evidence that the human brain is a prediction machine: We continuously try to predict what will happen next, even though not all disfluencies are created equal.
12. What does the underlined word “arbitrary”mean in paragraph 2
A. Random. B. Strategic. C. Obvious. D. Consistent
13 What does the author say about the non-native speakers
A. They can be understood easily. B. They actively put themselves in others’ shoes
C. Their vocabularies are limited. D. Their disfluencies are a little less predictive.
14. What does the experiment in paragraph 4 show
A. Simple things are difficult in some cases. B. Listeners can adjust predictions accordingly.
C. Distribution of disfluencies is changeable. D. Disfluencies in communication can be avoided.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Pauses Coexist with Prediction. B. Brains Are Powerful Prediction Machines.
C. Active Listeners Simplify Talks. D. Disfluency Says More Than You Think.
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。
When you were at school, were you ever told to stop daydreaming and concentrate It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren’t interested in what you were learning or if you had better things to think about. ___16___ But understanding how to do it, and knowing what is distracting you, can help.
Scientists have looked at what prevents us from maintaining focused and found a number of ways to help us stay in the zone. ___17___ Research by Science Focus magazine found silence is best for concentration. It also found turning off notifications on your phone, or switching it off altogether, removes a major distraction and helps us focus on the task at hand.
Another possible cure for a short attention span is brain training. An article for BBC Future by Caroline Williams says that “Attention Researcher Nilli Lavie of University College London has found that making a task more visually demanding takes up more processing power and leaves the brain nothing left to process distractions.” ___18___
There are more practical tips to keeping your mind focused. ___19___ It’s possible the movement in your mouth occupies parts of the brain that might otherwise get distracted.
___20___ “If we were always so focused that we never got distracted, we’d miss potential changes, such as threats, in our environment. Distraction is vital for survival.”
A. These include making a list of the tasks, finding a focused workspace, or chewing some gum!
B. So, keeping your mind busy might be the answer.
C. An effective way to improve concentration is to avoid silent environment.
D. Staying focused can still be a challenge in adult life.
E. But according to Science Focus magazine, distraction isn’t all bad.
F. One of the most obvious things is eliminating noise.
G. Therefore, we should always strive to eliminate distractions.
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。
A mere four months ago, a black cat named Bounty had no idea just how adventurous his life was about to become. Although the cat was ___21___ destined for a cat shelter, Doina adopted him just in time. To some, Doina being an avid (酷爱的) traveler seemed like a potential issue, but it ___22___ , these two were made for each other.
___23___ for their journey to begin, Doina gathered all of the equipment, treats, and other ___24___ that the two of them would need. Though, when it came to carriers for Bounty, Doina had to get a bit ___25___ . “I made a special pouch (小袋) for him, because cat carriers are not adapted to certain ___26___ ,” she said.
One of their first adventures included a ___27___ tour of Italy, the first test that helped them discover how ___28___ he was to an adventurous lifestyle. “At the start, Bounty was a little anxious and nervous, but after the first few days, he started to ___29___ himself,” Doina said. “While I pedalled, he ____30____ in the pouch.”
Since that first cycling tour, Bounty and Doina have ____31____ several more adventures in their short time together, including mountaineering and camping. In fact, this adorable ____32____ has already managed to become a record breaker! He is considered to be the first house cat to summit La Grignetta, a 7,100-foot mountain in the Italian Alps. Best of all, he did so “without even a meow of ____33____ ”.
The two of them have cycled the entire length of the Italian peninsula! If you’d like to ____34____ this adorable duo, you can visit their website where Doina ____35____ their travels with lots of updates, photos, and videos for their 800 followers to enjoy.
21. A. originally B. temporarily C. eventually D. actually
22. A. gave out B. broke out C. turned out D. found out
23. A. Shocked B. Frightened C. Embarrassed D. Excited
24. A. necessities B. products C. presents D. fruits
25. A. generous B. creative C. efficient D. ambitious
26. A. hotels B. journeys C. problems D. vehicles
27. A. skiing B. hiking C. flying D. cycling
28. A. accustomed B. opposed C. blind D. sensitive
29. A. cure B. enjoy C. protect D. feed
30. A. cried B. ran C. sang D. slept
31. A. offered B. expected C. finished D. discovered
32 A. bicycle B. cat C. tour D. carrier
33. A. protest B. agreement C. challenge D. trust
34. A. have fun with B. put up with C. keep up with D. get along with
35. A. helps B. plans C. orders D. documents
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It is believed that Chinese knotting, also known as zhongguojie, originated for recording information and exchanging messages ____36____ writing was invented. Over the past thousands of years, knots ____37____ (play) an important part in the life of Chinese.____38____ (initial), Chinese knots acted as good -luck charms to drive away evil spirits. Today, Chinese knots are widely used to decorate homes during festivities.
A major characteristic of Chinese knots is that they are often tied from a single continuous length of string. The knots are commonly named ____39____ the shape it takes. Chinese knots are created in a ____40____ (various) of colors such as gold, green, blue, or black, though the most commonly used color is red,____41____ symbolizes good luck and prosperity.
Crafting the Chinese knot is a three-step process ____42____ (involve) tying knots, tightening them and adding the finishing touches. The knots ____43____ (pull) tightly together and are strong enough to be used for binding or wrapping, making them very practical.
Today, most of such knots are often mass manufactured in factories. Skilled knot artists weave complex knots that you might see ____44____ (sell) as souvenirs that you can take back with you. If you have time, why not try your hand at it Perhaps these age-old charms can add _____45_____ touch of good luck to your daily life
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，近期你收到“Z世代国际青年说(Voice Z)”节目组邀请为其“文化”板块录制一个演讲视频，请你给节目联络人Emma写一封信商讨相关事宜，内容包括：
1. 感谢邀请;
2. 告知演讲话题并说明原因;
3. 期待回信。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Emma,
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Yours,
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。
Ten-year-old Riley Christensen and her mother, Lynn, were sitting in front of the family computer, checking out models and prices of bikes. “Let’s pick one out for your birthday,” Lynn suggested to her daughter. The air in the room was filled with excitement as they scrolled through various options, envisioning the joy when Riley cycled around the neighborhood. They laughed together, exploring the features of each bike, and discussing colors.
As Riley scrolled down the home page of the Bike Rack, a shop in their town of St. Charles, Illinois, a video link for Project Mobility caught her eye. She clicked on it out of curiosity, unaware that this simple click would unfold a profound story of compassion and sympathy. The video clip began to narrate the inspiring journey of Bike Rack co-owner Hal Honeyman. Through it, Lynn and Riley were transported into the world of Project Mobility, witnessing how Hal Honeyman had transformed a passion for biking into an organization dedicated to providing specially engineered bicycles for those facing physical challenges. The video footage (镜头) painted a vivid picture of the positive impact these adapted bikes had on individuals — accident victims, injured veterans, and children with disabilities, including Hal’s own son, who had been born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫).
“I don’t want a bike for myself. I’m going to buy a bike for one of those kids,” Riley told her mother. Two days later, she showed Lynn a letter she had written asking for donations. “I think it’s amazing for a guy to make bikes for kids who can’t walk,” the letter said. “I saw how happy a boy was when he got one... I’m writing to ask for your help.”
Lynn was blown away by her daughter’s effort, but doubts quickly emerged. The cost of just one of those special bikes could be as high as $4,000. Riley could never raise the money.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Nonetheless, her letter went out to 75 relatives and friends.
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On her birthday, Riley delivered the bicycles to three lucky kids.
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