兰水中学2024届高三年模拟考试三英语试卷
(试卷满分:150分，考试时间:120分钟)
第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分）
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分7. 5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例： How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1．What will the woman do tomorrow
A．Visit a school. B．See an exhibition. C．Watch a performance.
2．What does the man dislike about the movie
A．The actors. B．The ending. C．The music.
3．Why did Mike go to China
A．To have a business trip.
B．To meet with his boss.
C．To learn about tea culture.
4．Where is the woman probably
A．At a restaurant, B．In an office. C．At home.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．TV programs. B．Free-time activities. C．Some athletes.
第二节
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 man's attitude towards the woman
A．Concerned. B．Disappointed. C．Grateful.
7．What will the man do next
A．Get his ticket checked. B．See off the woman. C．Book a ticket.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the research most probably about
A．Old people’s life.
B．Generation Z’s features.
C．The problem of loneliness.
9．What does the woman think of Mark
A．Unfriendly. B．Unhappy. C．Unpopular.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第10-12题。
10．How will the woman deal with the problem on the front page
A．Make the letters larger.
B．Delete the pool design.
C．Leave the page blank.
11．On which page will the woman add a picture
A．Page 2. B．Page 4. C．Page 5.
12．What color was the print of the prices at first
A．Black. B．Red. C．Blue.
听下面一段较长对话，回答13-16小题。
13．What do we know about the car
A．It interests the woman.
B．It is owned by the man.
C．It easily shows the dirt.
14．What is the final purchase price of the car
A． 1,000. B． 1,100. C． 1,250.
15．What needs to be changed at once
A．A headlight. B．A tyre. C．A wiper.
16．When will the woman's brother come to see the car
A．On Tuesday. B．On Wednesday. C．On Thursday.
听下面一段独白，回答17-20小题。
17．What does Camber’s Park highlight
A．Exciting rides.
B．Zero entrance fee.
C．Educational experience.
18．When was the park built
A．In 1980. B．In 1997. C．In 2004.
19．Which ride needs extra money
A．River Adventure. B．Swoop Slide. C．Jungle Jim Rollercoaster.
20．What is a requirement for Jungle Jim Rollercoaster riders
A．Reaching a certain age.
B．Fastening safety belts.
C．Wearing long trousers.
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
What is a GPA
A GPA, or Grade Point Average, typically ranging from one to four, is a number reflecting your course performance on average. It’s used by universities to determine whether students meet academic standards and by students to enhance job prospects or secure admission into post-graduate programs.
How to calculate a GPA
● Determine the letter grade and the number of credit hours for each course you take in a term;
● Translate the letter grade to grade points using your school’s grading system;
● Multiply the grade points by the credit hours for that course;
● Add up all the credit hours for the courses;
● Divide the total number of grade points by the total credit hours and you get the GPA.
Example: Academic Transcript of Jane Smith Winter 2023
Courses Letter Grade Grade points Credit hours Total points GPA
Creative Writing A+ 4.0 3 12 -
Psychology A- 3.7 3 11.1 -
History B+ 3.3 3 9.9 -
Computer Science F 0.0 2 0 -
Total - - 11 33
What are the consequences of failing college courses
● Every failing grade (F) significantly impacts your GPA for that academic year, limiting clubs, organizations and program choices, as competitive programs require top GPAs.
● Most financial aid programs require a specific GPA. A sharp drop in GPA due to several course failures may lead to withdrawal from financial aid programs, unless you retake the courses and pass.
● For college athletes on sports scholarships, failing courses repeatedly can lead to losing scholarships and team spots.
● Failing multiple courses can result in school removal and affect future applications.
1 Where is this text probably taken from
A. An academic course guide. B. A campus job fair poster.
C. A graduate application form . D. An athletic team schedule.
2. What is Jane Smith’s GPA this term
A. 3.3. B. 3.0. C. 2.8. D. 1.0.
3. What would be a result if you get one F in college
A. School removal. B. Loss of financial aid.
C. Choice limitation. D. Disqualification in sports.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了平均学分绩点（GPA）的概念、计算方式和大学课程不及格的后果。
1题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章中的“What is a GPA (什么是平均学分绩点？)”“How to calculate a GPA (如何计算平均学分绩点？)”“What are the consequences of failing college courses (大学课程不及格的后果是什么？)”以及全文内容可知，这篇文章介绍了大学用来确定学生是否达到学术标准的评价准则——GPA，并介绍了GPA的计算方法及课程不及格的后果，应该选自学术课程指南。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“How to calculate a GPA ”下面的“Divide the total number of grade points by the total credit hours and you get the GPA.(把总分除以总学时，你就得到了平均绩点。)”并结合表格内容可知，Jane Smith的所有课程中，总分是33，总学时是11，33÷11=3，所以她的GPA是3。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“What are the consequences of failing college courses ”下面的“Every failing grade (F) significantly impacts your GPA for that academic year, limiting clubs, organizations and program choices, as competitive programs require top GPAs.(每一个不及格的分数（F）都会显著影响你在该学年的GPA，限制俱乐部、组织和项目选择，因为竞争性项目需要顶尖的GPA。)”可知，如果你在大学得了一个F的打分，你的选择将会受限制。故选C。
B
“The mountains are calling and I must go” — the famous quote is from John Muir(1838-1914), who is described as “the wilderness poet” and “the citizen of the universe.” He once jokingly referred to himself as a “poet-geologist-botanist and ornithologist (鸟类学家)-naturalist etc. etc.!” He is known as the Father of American National Parks.
Famed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns recently said, “As we got to know him… he was among the highest individuals in America; I’m talking about the level of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Thomas Jefferson— people who have had a transformational effect on who we are.”
So where is the quote from Well, John Muir was a productive writer. Whether he was writing poetry or simply letters to his family, John Muir was always putting pen to paper. The quote is from within one of his many letters written to his sister:
September 3rd, 1873 Yosemite Valley Dear sister Sarah, I have just returned from the longest and hardest trip I have ever made in the mountains, having been gone over five weeks. I am weary, but resting fast; sleepy, but sleeping deep and fast; hungry, but eating much. For two weeks I explored the glaciers of the summits east of here, sleeping among the snowy mountains without blankets and with little to eat on account of its being so inaccessible. After my icy experiences, it seems strange to be down here in so warm and flowery a climate. I will soon be off again, determined to use all the season in carrying through my work—will go next to Kings River a hundred miles south, then to Lake Tahoe and surrounding mountains, and in winter work in Oakland with my pen. Though slow, someday I will have the results of my mountain studies in a form in which you all will be able to read and judge them. The mountains are calling and I must go, and I will work on while I can, studying incessantly (永不停息地). I will write again when I return from Kings River Canyon Farewell, with love everlasting. Yours, John
4. What can we learn from John Muir’s self-description in paragraph 1
A. He longed to expand his own career.
B. He enjoyed his involvement in nature.
C. He wanted to find his real advantage.
D. He valued his identity as a poet most.
5. What did Ken Burns mainly talk about
A. Muir’s political influence. B. A documentary film on Muir.
C. Muir’s historic significance. D. The social circle around Muir.
6. How did Muir feel when writing the first paragraph of his letter
A. Relieved but regretful. B. Exhausted but content.
C. Excited but lonely. D. Defeated but hopeful.
7. Why must John Muir go into mountains again
A. To go on with his mountain studies.
B. To seek freedom from social connection.
C. To attend an appointment in Oakland.
D. To experience the hardship of wilderness.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍约翰·缪尔（John Muir）和他的名言，以及他给妹妹的一封信。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段““The mountains are calling and I must go”—the famous quote is from John Muir(1838-1914), who is described as “the wilderness poet” and “the citizen of the universe.” He once jokingly referred to himself as a “poet-geologist-botanist and ornithologist(鸟类学家)-naturalist etc. etc.!” He is known as the Father of American National Parks. (“群山在呼唤，我必须要去”——这句名言出自约翰·缪尔（1838-1914），他被描述为“荒野诗人”和“宇宙公民”。他曾戏称自己是“诗人、地质学家、植物学家、鸟类学家、博物学家等！”他被称为美国国家公园之父。)”可知，约翰·缪尔非常喜欢他在大自然中的探索。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Famed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns recently said, “As we got to know him… he was among the highest individuals in America; I’m talking about the level of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Thomas Jefferson—people who have had a transformational effect on who we are.”(著名纪录片制作人肯·伯恩斯最近说：“随着我们对他的了解……他是美国最优秀的人之一；我说的是亚伯拉罕·林肯、马丁·路德·金和托马斯·杰斐逊的水平，他们对我们的身份产生了变革性的影响。”)”可知，这一段肯·伯恩斯把约翰·缪尔与亚伯拉罕·林肯、马丁·路德·金和托马斯·杰斐逊放在一起对比，体现出了约翰·缪尔的重要性。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据信件的第一段“I am weary, but resting fast; sleepy, but sleeping deep and fast; hungry, but eating much. (我很累，但休息得很快；昏昏欲睡，但睡得又深又快；饿了，但吃得多。)”可知，缪尔当时身心疲惫但内心却很满足。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据信件的第三段“Though slow, someday I will have the results of my mountain studies in a form in which you all will be able to read and judge them. The mountains are calling and I must go, and I will work on while I can, studying incessantly(永不停息地). (虽然速度很慢，但总有一天我会以你们都能阅读和判断的形式获得我的山地研究结果。大山在召唤我，我必须去，我会尽我所能继续努力，不断学习。)”可知，约翰·缪尔必须再次上山是要继续他的山地研究。故选A。
C
For decades, scientists thought of the brain as the most valuable and consequently most closely guarded part of the body. Locked safely behind the blood-brain barrier, it was broadly free of the harm of viruses and the battles started by the immune system (免疫系统). Then, about 20 years ago, some researchers began to wonder: is the brain really so separated from the body The answer, according to a growing body of evidence, is no.
The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the makeup of the microorganisms in the digestive system have been linked to disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. There is also a theory that infection during pregnancy could lead to brain diseases in babies.
The effect is two-way. There is a lengthening list of symptoms not typically viewed as disorders of the nervous system, but the brain plays a large part in them. For example, the development of a fever is influenced by a population of nerve cells that control body temperature and appetite. Evidence is mounting that cancers use nerves to grow and spread.
The interconnection between the brain and body has promising implications for our ability to both understand and treat illnesses. If some brain disorders start outside the brain, then perhaps treatments for them could also reach in from outside. Treatments that take effect through the digestive system, the heart or other organs, would be much easier and less risky than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier.
It also works in the opposite direction. Study shows mice have healthier hearts after receiving stimulation to a brain area involved in positive emotion and motivation. Activation of the brain reward centre — called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) — seems to cause immune changes that contribute to it. Working out how this happens could help to destroy cancers, enhance responses to vaccines and even re-evaluate physical diseases that, for centuries, have not been considered as being psychologically driven.
8. What do the researchers focus on about the brain
A. Its protecting system. B. Its exposure to diseases.
C. Its controlling function. D. Its connection to the body.
9. How does the author support his idea in paragraph 2
A. By explaining a theory. B. By providing examples.
C. By making comparisons. D. By presenting cause and effect.
10. Which best describes treatments that do not cross the blood-brain barrier
A. Cheaper. B. More specific.
C. Safer. D. More direct.
11. What does the study suggest in the last paragraph
A. Brain health depends on immune changes.
B. Brain stimulation leads to negative emotions.
C. The brain can help enhance psychological health.
D. The brain may be key to treating physical diseases.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍一些研究人员发现大脑并不是身体中保护最严密的部分，它和身体的其它部分产生的疾病是有联系的。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Then, about 20 years ago, some researchers began to wonder: is the brain really so separated from the body The answer, according to a growing body of evidence, is no. (然后，大约20年前，一些研究人员开始怀疑：大脑真的与身体如此分离吗？根据越来越多的证据，答案是否定的。)”可知，研究人员主要研究大脑与身体的联系。故选D。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the makeup of the microorganisms in the digestive system have been linked to disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. There is also a theory that infection during pregnancy could lead to brain diseases in babies. (与身体其他部位变化相关的大脑状况清单很长，而且还在不断增加。消化系统中微生物组成的变化与帕金森病等疾病有关。还有一种理论认为，怀孕期间的感染可能会导致婴儿脑部疾病。)”可知，这一段作者主要通过消化系统和怀孕期间的感染2个例子来论证自己的观点，说明大脑并不是身体中保护最严密的部分。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Treatments that take effect through the digestive system, the heart or other organs, would be much easier and less risky than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier. (通过消化系统、心脏或其他器官进行的治疗比必须穿过血脑屏障的治疗更容易，风险更小。)”可知，不通过血脑屏障的治疗风险更小。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Study shows mice have healthier hearts after receiving stimulation to a brain area involved in positive emotion and motivation. Activation of the brain reward centre — called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) — seems to cause immune changes that contribute to it. Working out how this happens could help to destroy cancers, enhance responses to vaccines and even re-evaluate physical diseases that, for centuries, have not been considered as being psychologically driven. (研究表明，在大脑中涉及积极情绪和动机的区域受到刺激后，小鼠的心脏更健康。大脑奖赏中心——被称为腹侧被盖区（VTA）——的激活似乎会导致免疫变化。弄清楚这种情况是如何发生的，可以帮助摧毁癌症，增强对疫苗的反应，甚至重新评估几个世纪以来一直不被认为是心理驱动的物理疾病。)”可知，大脑可能是治疗身体疾病的关键。故选D。
D
Ariel Procaccia has thought a lot about how to cut a cake over the last 15 years. As the father of three children, he knows how hard it is to divide a birthday cake to everyone’s satisfaction. But it’s also because Procaccia’s work focuses on exploring the mathematical rules for dividing stuff up fairly. One way to do that is to think abstractly about dessert.
For decades, researchers have been asking the seemingly simple question of how to cut a cake fairly. The answer reaches far beyond birthday parties. A mathematical problem at its heart, cake cutting connects strict reasoning to real-world issues of fairness, and so attracts not only mathematicians, but also social scientists, economists and more. “It’s a very elegant model in which you can distill what fairness really is, and reason about it,” Procaccia says.
The simplest approach is called the “divider-chooser” method, where one person cuts the cake into two equal pieces in his view, and the other person picks first. Each receives a piece that they feel is as valuable as the other’s. But when personal preferences are taken into account, even the easiest rule becomes complicated. Suppose Alice and Bob are to divide a cake, and Alice knows Bob prefers chocolate, she may knowingly divide the cake unequally so the smaller piece contains more chocolate. Then Bob will choose according to his preference, and Alice will get the larger piece. Both of them are satisfied with what they get, but the meaning of fairness changes in this situation.
The cake is a symbol for any divisible good. When cake-cutting principles are employed to settle disagreements, they are potentially helping the world find solutions. Procaccia has used fair division algorithms (算法) to model food distribution. Social scientist Haris Aziz is exploring situations ranging from how to divide up daily tasks to how to best schedule doctors’ shifts in hospitals.
Even after decades of investigation, cake cutting isn’t like a simple jigsaw puzzle (拼图) with a well-defined solution. Instead, over time, it has evolved into a kind of mathematical sandbox, a constructive playground that brings together abstract proofs and easy applications. The more researchers explore it, the more there is to explore.
12. What does the underlined word “distill” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Get the essence of. B. Find the opposite of.
C. Keep the focus on. D. Reduce the impact on.
13. What can we learn about fairness from the example given in paragraph 3
A. Its standard is stable. B. It prevents unequal division.
C. Its concept is complex. D. It dominates personal preferences.
14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about concerning cake cutting
A. The application of its rules. B. The details of its process.
C. The problems it produces. D. The harmony it symbolizes.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Who benefits most from fairness
B How has fairness changed over time
C. What method works best in cake-cutting
D. Why are researchers so interested in cake-cutting
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍各个领域的研究人员对切蛋糕这一问题的本质和方法的研究以及切蛋糕的规则在解决现实问题中的应用。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段“A mathematical problem at its heart, cake cutting connects strict reasoning to real-world issues of fairness, and so attracts not only mathematicians, but also social scientists, economists and more. “It’s a very elegant model in which you can distill what fairness really is, and reason about it,” Procaccia says. (切蛋糕是一个数学问题的核心，它将严格的推理与现实世界的公平问题联系在一起，因此不仅吸引了数学家，也吸引了社会科学家、经济学家等。Procaccia说：“这是一个非常优雅的模型，在这个模型中，你可以distill出什么是公平，并对此进行推理。”)”可知，这里说明人们可以通过切蛋糕问题来提炼理解什么是公平，所以distill的意思应该是“提炼”，和选项A意思一致。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“But when personal preferences are taken into account, even the easiest rule becomes complicated. Suppose Alice and Bob are to divide a cake, and Alice knows Bob prefers chocolate, she may knowingly divide the cake unequally so the smaller piece contains more chocolate. Then Bob will choose according to his preference, and Alice will get the larger piece. Both of them are satisfied with what they get, but the meaning of fairness changes in this situation. (但当考虑到个人偏好时，即使是最简单的规则也会变得复杂。假设爱丽丝和鲍勃要分一块蛋糕，爱丽丝知道鲍勃更喜欢巧克力，她可能会故意把蛋糕分得不相等，这样小的一块含有更多的巧克力。然后鲍勃会根据自己的喜好进行选择，爱丽丝会得到更大的一块。他们都对所得到的感到满意，但公平的意义在这种情况下发生了变化。)”可知，公平这一概念是很复杂的。故选C。
【14题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“The cake is a symbol for any divisible good. When cake-cutting principles are employed to settle disagreements, they are potentially helping the world find solutions. Procaccia has used fair division algorithms(算法) to model food distribution. Social scientist Haris Aziz is exploring situations ranging from how to divide up daily tasks to how to best schedule doctors’ shifts in hospitals. (蛋糕是任何可分割商品的象征。当切蛋糕的原则被用来解决分歧时，它们有可能帮助世界找到解决方案。Procaccia使用公平分配算法对食物分配进行建模。社会科学家Haris Aziz正在探索各种情况，从如何分配日常任务到如何最好地安排医生在医院的轮班。)”可知，这一段主要介绍切蛋糕规则的应用。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Ariel Procaccia has thought a lot about how to cut a cake over the last 15 years. As the father of three children, he knows how hard it is to divide a birthday cake to everyone’s satisfaction. But it’s also because Procaccia’s work focuses on exploring the mathematical rules for dividing stuff up fairly. One way to do that is to think abstractly about dessert. (Ariel Procaccia在过去的15年里思考了很多关于如何切蛋糕的问题。作为三个孩子的父亲，他知道要让每个人都满意地分一个生日蛋糕有多难。但这也是因为Procaccia的工作专注于探索公平划分事物的数学规则。一种方法是抽象地思考甜点。)”和最后一段“Even after decades of investigation, cake cutting isn’t like a simple jigsaw puzzle(拼图) with a well-defined solution. Instead, over time, it has evolved into a kind of mathematical sandbox, a constructive playground that brings together abstract proofs and easy applications. The more researchers explore it, the more there is to explore. (即使经过几十年的调查，切蛋糕也不像一个简单的拼图游戏，有明确的解决方案。相反，随着时间的推移，它已经演变成一种数学沙盒，一个将抽象证明和简单应用程序结合在一起的建设性游乐场。研究人员对它的探索越多，就越有探索的余地。)”可知，这篇文章主要介绍研究者为什么对切蛋糕问题感兴趣。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。
As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. ____16____ This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation,” a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn.
To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. ____17____
As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. ____18____ Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.
____19____ After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.
Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. ____20____ So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life.
A. It extends learning beyond textbooks.
B. These activities bring learning to life.
C. Mind the impact of your actions on the environment.
D. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it.
E. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them.
F. Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles.
G. Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. D 19. E 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了“体验式欣赏”——一种鼓励你直接与周围的世界接触的学习方法。
【16题详解】
根据上文“As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks.(作为一名高中生，你可能已经习惯了通过阅读教科书来学习)”以及下文“This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation,” a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. (这是“体验式欣赏”的核心，这种哲学鼓励你直接与周围的世界接触。)推测，此处在谈论不止有通过阅读教科书来学习这一种方法，因此推断G项“现在考虑把你的学习从单纯的阅读扩展到积极参与。)”符合语境，故选G。
【17题详解】
根据上文“So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. (所以，试着加入一个运动队，拿起画笔，或者参加当地的慈善活动。) ”推测，此处在谈论这些活动的作用，因此推断B项“这些活动将学习带入生活”符合语境，故选B。
【18题详解】
根据下文“Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.(触摸树叶，感受风，倾听鸟儿，可以丰富你的学习，让每一刻都更难忘。)”推测，此处在谈论感觉的作用，结合D项“相反，激活你的感官，让它与你的感官更紧密地联系在起。”符合语境，故选D。
【19题详解】
根据下文“After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. (在尝试了一些新的东西之后，问问自己学到了什么，以及它给你带来了什么感觉。)”推测，此处在谈论反思的作用，因此推断E项“通过反思你的经历，让你的经历更进一步。”符合语境，故应E。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. (体验式的欣赏将学习从一个需要完成的任务转变为一个需要珍惜的旅程。)”推测，此处在谈论体验式的欣赏优于教科书，因此推断A项“它将学习扩展到远远超出教科书的范围。)”符合语境，故选A。
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。
When I was 24, I moved to America, 11,000 kilometers away from my homeland. This was ___21___, especially fitting into an unfamiliar environment. Working from home increased my ___22___, as I was cut off from social interactions. However, serving as a volunteer at a local animal shelter ___23___ everything.
Upon arriving at the shelter, I was ___24___ to a small, grey and white cat named Luna immediately. Found abandoned and terrified of humans, Luna ___25___ in the corner, shaking. Her lonely green eyes seemed to ___26___ my own sense of displacement in this foreign land. My task was to slowly gain Luna’s ___27___ and help her adjust, which felt similar to my efforts to ___28___ this new place.
As days turned into weeks, Luna and I developed a ___29___. The process of feeding her, speaking softly, and the ____30____ required to look after her made this little creature gradually open her heart to me. Her ____31____ encouraged me to step outside, make new friends, and become part of the community.
My time at the shelter provided a valuable ____32____ into settling down in a new country. It is an inspiring experience of ____33____ gaps of language and culture and a journey of personal growth. From it, I realized the value of time, love, and a(n) ____34____ heart in forming meaningful relationships. This journey aided me in finding a sense of ____35____ in an unfamiliar land.
21. A. tough B. dangerous C. exciting D. rewarding
22. A. happiness B. interest C. loneliness D. guilt
23. A. upset B. cost C. challenged D. changed
24. A. drawn B. compared C. driven D. devoted
25. A. played B. hid C. slept D. relaxed
26. A. reject B. control C. cover D. mirror
27. A. praise B. sympathy C. forgiveness D. trust
28. A. escape from B. adapt to C. get around D. search for
29. A. bond B. plan C. habit D. skill
30. A. guidance B. independence C. confidence D. patience
31. A. courage B. acceptance C. assistance D. curiosity
32. A. innovation B. insight C. investigation D. investment
33. A. leaving B. widening C. bridging D. creating
34. A. open B. simple C. strong D. innocent
35. A. responsibility B. security C. belonging D. freedom
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者身在异国他乡，感到格格不入，后来作者在当地一家动物收容所做志愿者，作者在这里照顾一只名叫Luna的猫的经历让作者发生了改变，找到了归属感。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这很艰难，尤其是在一个陌生的环境中适应。A. tough艰难的；B. dangerous危险的；C. exciting令人兴奋的；D. rewarding值得做的。根据空后的“especially fitting into an unfamiliar environment”可知，作者难以融入陌生的环境中。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在家工作增加了我的孤独感，因为我被切断了与社交的联系。A. happiness幸福；B. interest兴趣；C. loneliness寂寞；D. guilt愧疚。根据空后的“as I was cut off from social interactions”可知，作者在家工作，无法与外界交流，所以感到孤独。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，在当地动物收容所当志愿者改变了一切。A. upset使烦恼，打乱；B. cost需付费；C. challenged向……挑战；D. changed改变。根据However前后的语境可知，作者在收容所当志愿者之前感觉难以融入和孤独，但来到收容所后作者发生了改变。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：到达收容所后，我立刻被一只灰白色的小猫Luna吸引住了。A. drawn吸引；B. compared比较；C. driven驾驶，驱使；D. devoted献身，致力。根据空后的“to a small, grey and white cat named Luna immediately”可知，作者被这只名叫Luna的猫吸引了。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Luna被遗弃，害怕人类，她躲在角落里发抖。A. played玩耍；B. hid隐藏；C. slept睡觉；D. relaxed（使）放松。根据句中的“Found abandoned and terrified of humans”和空后的“in the corner, shaking”可知，由于害怕，Luna躲在角落里发抖。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她孤独的绿色眼睛似乎反映了我在这片异国他乡的流离失所感。A. reject拒绝；B. control控制；C. cover覆盖；D. mirror反映，映照。根据第一段内容并结合句中的“Her lonely green eyes”和“my own sense of displacement in this foreign land”可知，作者在异国他乡感到难以融入和孤独，这只猫的处境让作者产生了共鸣，它孤独的绿色眼睛反映了作者在异国他乡的流离失所感。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的任务是慢慢获得Luna的信任，帮助她适应，这与我适应这个新地方的努力相似。A. praise表扬；B. sympathy同情；C. forgiveness原谅；D. trust信任。根据下文中的“made this little creature gradually open her heart to me”并结合常识可知，作者照顾这只猫时需要获得它的信任。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意参考上题。A. escape from从……逃跑；B. adapt to适应；C. get around各处走动；D. search for寻找。根据句中的“help her adjust”可知，帮助猫适应的过程与作者努力适应新地方的过程类似。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：日子一天天过去，我和Luna结下了不解之缘。A. bond联系，关系；B. plan计划；C. habit习惯；D. skill技巧。根据下文“he process of feeding her, speaking softly, and the ___10___required to look after her made this little creature gradually open her heart to me. Her ___11___encouraged me to step outside, make new friends, and become part of the community.”可知，随着时间流逝，Luna和作者之间建立了融洽的关系，他和猫都发生了潜移默化的改变。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：喂养她的过程，轻声细语，以及照顾她的耐心，让这个小家伙逐渐向我敞开了心扉。A. guidance指导；B. independence独立；C. confidence自信；D. patience耐心。根据空后的“required to look after her”并结合常识可知，照顾流浪猫需要耐心。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的接受鼓励我走出去，结交新朋友，成为社区的一部分。A. courage勇气；B. acceptance接受；C. assistance帮助；D. curiosity好奇心。根据上文中的“The process of feeding her, speaking softly, and the ___10___required to look after her made this little creature gradually open her heart to me.”可知，猫逐渐向作者打开了心扉，它接受了作者。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我在收容所的时间为我在一个新国家安定下来提供了宝贵的见解。A. innovation创新；B. insight洞察力，洞悉，了解；C. investigation调查；D. investment投资。根据下文中的“It is an inspiring experience of ___13___gaps of language and culture and a journey of personal growth. From it, I realized the value of time, love, and a(n) ___14___heart in forming meaningful relationships.”可知，作者在收容所的经历让作者对在异国安顿下来有了新的见解。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是一次弥合语言和文化隔阂的鼓舞人心的经历，也是一次个人成长之旅。A. leaving离开；B. widening拓宽；C. bridging在……上架桥；D. creating创造。根据空后的“gaps of language and culture”可知，这里指消除语言和文化隔阂。bridge the gap意为“消除隔阂”。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：从中我意识到了时间、爱和一颗开放的心在建立有意义的关系方面的价值。A. open开发的，敞开的；B. simple艰难的；C. strong强壮的；D. innocent无辜的，清白的。根据上文中的“This was ___1___, especially fitting into an unfamiliar environment.”并结合作者和猫之间的经历可知，作者曾经难以适应新环境，但与猫的相处经历让他明白了保持一颗开放的心对建立关系的意义。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这段旅程帮助我在一片陌生的土地上找到了归属感。A. responsibility责任；B. security安全；C. belonging归属；D. freedom自由。根据上文中的“Her ___11___encouraged me to step outside, make new friends, and become part of the community.”和空后的“in an unfamiliar land”并结合语境可知，作者在与猫相处的过程中获得了成长，学着走出去社交，他在陌生的地方找到了归属感。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。
In the center of Reykjavik, Iceland, stands a museum ___36___ (create) by Lillian Hopps, which symbolizes the friendship between Icelandic and Chinese people. A passionate admirer of Chinese heritage, Lillian began her journey to learn about China in the 1990s, a time ___37___ she deeply engaged herself in exploring China’s rich culture. Her passion transformed her home into a place filled with Chinese artifacts, which ___38___ (eventual) led to the establishment of a museum in Reykjavik.
The museum ___39___ (house) an extensive collection of cultural relics, from ancient clothing ___40___ contemporary art, displaying thousands of years of Chinese civilization. Lillian’s work goes beyond just ___41___ (exhibit) these items; she brings the culture alive through highly ___42___ (interact) activities like tea performances, calligraphy classes, and traditional medicine talks, promoting the Icelandic understanding of China’s rich traditions.
Lilian’s museum, attracting thousands of visitors annually from around the world, ___43___ (recognize) by the Icelandic government in 2021 for its impact. As Marta Jonsdottir, a director at Iceland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, put it in an interview, “Lillian, with her enthusiasm and expertise, has developed diverse cultural ___44___ (link) between Iceland and China. Her museum has not just enabled both peoples to better understand each other ____45____ strengthened our relations.”
【答案】36. created
37. when 38. eventually
39. houses 40. to
41. exhibiting
42. interactive
43. was recognized
44. links 45. but
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了Lillian Hopps在冰岛雷克雅未克创建的博物馆促进了冰岛人民对中国传统文化的了解，建立了两国之间的文化联系，巩固了两国的友谊。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在冰岛雷克雅未克市中心，矗立着一座由Lillian Hopps创建的博物馆，象征着冰岛和中国人民之间的友谊。本句的谓语是stands，所以空处应用非谓语动词。逻辑主语a museum和create之间是动宾关系，应用过去分词作后置定语。故填created。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：Lillian是中国传统的狂热崇拜者，她在20世纪90年代开始了她了解中国的旅程，当时她正深入探索中国丰富的文化。空处引导一个定语从句，先行词为a time，且空处在从句中作时间状语，所以应用when引导。故填when。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：她的热情使她的家变成了一个充满中国文物的地方，最终促使一个博物馆在雷克雅未克建立。空处应用副词修饰动词led，eventually意为“最后，终于”。故填eventually。
【39题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：该博物馆收藏了大量文物，从古代服装到当代艺术，展示了数千年的中华文明。空处作句子的谓语。这里陈述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时。主语The museum为单数，谓语应用单数。故填houses。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：同上。from...to...意为“从……到……”，为固定搭配。故填to。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：Lillian的作品不仅仅是展示这些物品；她通过茶艺表演、书法课和传统医学讲座等高度互动的活动，使文化鲜活起来，促进冰岛人对中国丰富传统的理解。空处应用动名词，作介词beyond的宾语。故填exhibiting。
【42题详解】
考查形容词。句意：同上。空处应用形容词，作定语修饰activities。interactive意为“互动的，交互的”符合句意。故填interactive。
【43题详解】
考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：Lillian的博物馆每年吸引来自世界各地的数千名游客，2021年因其影响力而获得冰岛政府的认可。空处作句子的谓语。根据句中的“in 2021”可知，这里是过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。主语Lilian’s museum和recognize之间是动宾关系，应用被动语态，且主语为单数，be动词应用was。故填was recognized。
【44题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：Lillian凭借她的热情和专业知识，在冰岛和中国之间建立了多样化的文化联系。link意为“联系”，为可数名词。前面有diverse修饰，这里应用名词复数。故填links。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意：她的博物馆不仅使两国人民更好地了解彼此，还加强了我们的关系。not just...but...意为“不仅……而且……”，为固定搭配。故填but。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你班在校英语戏剧节中获得一等奖，外教James打算为此庆祝，并委托你调查同学们喜欢的方式。请你根据调查结果，给外教写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表达感谢；
2. 提出个人建议；
3. 说明理由。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear James,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear James,
I hope this email finds you well. We are grateful for your enthusiasm in celebrating our class winning the first prize at the English Drama Festival. Your support means a lot to us!
Based on the survey I conducted, 88% of us are enthusiastic about a weekend outing, while 59% favour an English movie night, followed by 32% who prefer a food party. My preference is in line with the majority, so I suggest a hiking trip along the nearby greenway, which has lively plants and stunning views. Such an outing is perfect for us to take a break from study routines, strengthen friendship and make our success more memorable.
Thanks again for your thoughtful gesture. Looking forward to our exciting celebration!
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给外教写一封邮件，陈述你的调查结果，向他表达感谢，提出个人建议并说明理由。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
感谢的：grateful→thankful
对……感兴趣：be enthusiastic about→be interested in
与……一致：be in line with→be consistent with
建议：suggest→recommend
贴心的：thoughtful→considerate
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：We are grateful for your enthusiasm in celebrating our class winning the first prize at the English Drama Festival.
拓展句：We are grateful that you are enthusiastic in celebrating our class winning the first prize at the English Drama Festival.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Based on the survey I conducted, 88% of us are enthusiastic about a weekend outing, while 59% favour an English movie night, followed by 32% who prefer a food party. (运用了省略关系词的定语从句、while连接表示对比的句子、过去分词作状语、who引导定语从句)
【高分句型2】My preference is in line with the majority, so I suggest a hiking trip along the nearby greenway, which has lively plants and stunning views. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
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。
I didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy”, which meant “dirty”, instead of my real name “Jamie”. Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.
He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.
The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled(开除) for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shift ed their desks away. “What’s your problem ” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.
During recess(课间休息), Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why ” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.
Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor(谣言).
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。
At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game.
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Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over.
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【答案】At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game. Not wanting him to feel left out, I walked over and sat down beside him. “Hey Germy,” he said. “My name is Jamie.” I replied. I wanted to apologize for starting that rumor about him, but I was too ashamed to say it out loudly. “Del, do you want to play kickball with us ” I asked instead. He looked surprised but happy at the same time. After a moment of silence, he nodded his head.
Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over. I stood up and shouted to the other kids, “Guys, come here! Let’s play kickball together! ” Some of them hesitated, but they eventually joined us. Del was smiling again and so were we. As we played, I realized that Del wasn’t as bad as I thought he was. He was just a normal kid who wanted to have fun and be accepted by others. From then on, whenever someone tried to start a rumor about him, I would stand up for him and tell them the truth about Del. We became good friends, and I learned an important lesson about judging people based on rumors.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者不喜欢一个名叫Del的同学，因为那同学总是称呼作者外号，并且是有名的捣蛋鬼。一次校长把Del叫去办公室，作者透过窗户看到另一个小男孩在哭泣，Del也不高兴，作者认为Del打了人，要被学校开除了，就把自己想象的结果传播给同学，同学们信以为真。Del回到学校后，大家都不和他玩，他很孤独。后来作者知道了真相，校长把Del叫去办公室，是因为他妈妈病了，那个哭泣的小孩是Del的弟弟。作者知道自己传播了谣言，感觉对不起Del，作者主动和Del打招呼，带动其他同学和Del一起玩。他们最终成为好朋友的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“第二天课间休息时，我看见Del独自坐着看踢球比赛。”可知，第一段可描写作者想要主动和Del打招呼，和Del一起玩。
②由第二段首句内容“既然Del已经原谅了我，我决定在课间休息结束前做更多的事情。”可知，第二段可描写作者带动其他同学和Del一起玩，通过交流他们成为好朋友。
2.续写线索：走过去——打招呼——道歉——请求一起玩——带动其他同学一起玩——成为好朋友——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
1.说：say/put it
2.道歉：apologize/say sorry
3.接受：accept/recognize
4.加入：join/take part
情绪类
1. 惊讶的：surprised/astonished
2. 快乐的：happy/pleased/delighted
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. Not wanting him to feel left out, I walked over and sat down beside him. (由否定的非谓语动词现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2]. From then on, whenever someone tried to start a rumor about him, I would stand up for him and tell them the truth about Del. (由连词whenever引导时间状语从句)兰水中学2024届高三年模拟考试三英语试卷
(试卷满分:150分，考试时间:120分钟)
第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分）
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分7. 5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例： How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1．What will the woman do tomorrow
A．Visit a school. B．See an exhibition. C．Watch a performance.
2．What does the man dislike about the movie
A．The actors. B．The ending. C．The music.
3．Why did Mike go to China
A．To have a business trip.
B．To meet with his boss.
C．To learn about tea culture.
4．Where is the woman probably
A．At a restaurant, B．In an office. C．At home.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．TV programs. B．Free-time activities. C．Some athletes.
第二节
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 man's attitude towards the woman
A．Concerned. B．Disappointed. C．Grateful.
7．What will the man do next
A．Get his ticket checked. B．See off the woman. C．Book a ticket.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the research most probably about
A．Old people’s life.
B．Generation Z’s features.
C．The problem of loneliness.
9．What does the woman think of Mark
A．Unfriendly. B．Unhappy. C．Unpopular.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第10-12题。
10．How will the woman deal with the problem on the front page
A．Make the letters larger.
B．Delete the pool design.
C．Leave the page blank.
11．On which page will the woman add a picture
A．Page 2. B．Page 4. C．Page 5.
12．What color was the print of the prices at first
A．Black. B．Red. C．Blue.
听下面一段较长对话，回答13-16小题。
13．What do we know about the car
A．It interests the woman.
B．It is owned by the man.
C．It easily shows the dirt.
14．What is the final purchase price of the car
A． 1,000. B． 1,100. C． 1,250.
15．What needs to be changed at once
A．A headlight. B．A tyre. C．A wiper.
16．When will the woman's brother come to see the car
A．On Tuesday. B．On Wednesday. C．On Thursday.
听下面一段独白，回答17-20小题。
17．What does Camber’s Park highlight
A．Exciting rides.
B．Zero entrance fee.
C．Educational experience.
18．When was the park built
A．In 1980. B．In 1997. C．In 2004.
19．Which ride needs extra money
A．River Adventure. B．Swoop Slide. C．Jungle Jim Rollercoaster.
20．What is a requirement for Jungle Jim Rollercoaster riders
A．Reaching a certain age.
B．Fastening safety belts.
C．Wearing long trousers.
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
What is a GPA
A GPA, or Grade Point Average, typically ranging from one to four, is a number reflecting your course performance on average. It’s used by universities to determine whether students meet academic standards and by students to enhance job prospects or secure admission into post-graduate programs.
How to calculate a GPA
● Determine the letter grade and the number of credit hours for each course you take in a term;
● Translate the letter grade to grade points using your school’s grading system;
● Multiply the grade points by the credit hours for that course;
● Add up all the credit hours for the courses;
● Divide the total number of grade points by the total credit hours and you get the GPA.
Example: Academic Transcript of Jane Smith Winter 2023
Courses Letter Grade Grade points Credit hours Total points GPA
Creative Writing A+ 4.0 3 12 -
Psychology A- 3.7 3 11.1 -
History B+ 3.3 3 9.9 -
Computer Science F 0.0 2 0 -
Total - - 11 33
What are the consequences of failing college courses
● Every failing grade (F) significantly impacts your GPA for that academic year, limiting clubs, organizations and program choices, as competitive programs require top GPAs.
● Most financial aid programs require a specific GPA. A sharp drop in GPA due to several course failures may lead to withdrawal from financial aid programs, unless you retake the courses and pass.
● For college athletes on sports scholarships, failing courses repeatedly can lead to losing scholarships and team spots.
● Failing multiple courses can result in school removal and affect future applications.
1. Where is this text probably taken from
A. An academic course guide. B. A campus job fair poster.
C. A graduate application form . D. An athletic team schedule.
2. What is Jane Smith’s GPA this term
A. 3.3. B. 3.0. C. 2.8. D. 1.0.
3. What would be a result if you get one F in college
A School removal. B. Loss of financial aid.
C. Choice limitation. D. Disqualification in sports.
B
“The mountains are calling and I must go” — the famous quote is from John Muir(1838-1914), who is described as “the wilderness poet” and “the citizen of the universe.” He once jokingly referred to himself as a “poet-geologist-botanist and ornithologist (鸟类学家)-naturalist etc. etc.!” He is known as the Father of American National Parks.
Famed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns recently said, “As we got to know him… he was among the highest individuals in America; I’m talking about the level of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Thomas Jefferson— people who have had a transformational effect on who we are.”
So where is the quote from Well, John Muir was a productive writer. Whether he was writing poetry or simply letters to his family, John Muir was always putting pen to paper. The quote is from within one of his many letters written to his sister:
September 3rd, 1873 Yosemite Valley Dear sister Sarah, I have just returned from the longest and hardest trip I have ever made in the mountains, having been gone over five weeks. I am weary, but resting fast; sleepy, but sleeping deep and fast; hungry, but eating much. For two weeks I explored the glaciers of the summits east of here, sleeping among the snowy mountains without blankets and with little to eat on account of its being so inaccessible. After my icy experiences, it seems strange to be down here in so warm and flowery a climate. I will soon be off again, determined to use all the season in carrying through my work—will go next to Kings River a hundred miles south, then to Lake Tahoe and surrounding mountains, and in winter work in Oakland with my pen. Though slow, someday I will have the results of my mountain studies in a form in which you all will be able to read and judge them. The mountains are calling and I must go, and I will work on while I can, studying incessantly (永不停息地). I will write again when I return from Kings River Canyon. Farewell, with love everlasting. Yours, John
4. What can we learn from John Muir’s self-description in paragraph 1
A. He longed to expand his own career.
B. He enjoyed his involvement in nature.
C. He wanted to find his real advantage.
D. He valued his identity as a poet most.
5. What did Ken Burns mainly talk about
A. Muir’s political influence. B. A documentary film on Muir.
C. Muir’s historic significance. D. The social circle around Muir.
6. How did Muir feel when writing the first paragraph of his letter
A. Relieved but regretful. B. Exhausted but content.
C. Excited but lonely. D. Defeated but hopeful.
7. Why must John Muir go into mountains again
A. To go on with his mountain studies.
B. To seek freedom from social connection.
C. To attend an appointment in Oakland.
D. To experience the hardship of wilderness.
C
For decades, scientists thought of the brain as the most valuable and consequently most closely guarded part of the body. Locked safely behind the blood-brain barrier, it was broadly free of the harm of viruses and the battles started by the immune system (免疫系统). Then, about 20 years ago, some researchers began to wonder: is the brain really so separated from the body The answer, according to a growing body of evidence, is no.
The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the makeup of the microorganisms in the digestive system have been linked to disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. There is also a theory that infection during pregnancy could lead to brain diseases in babies.
The effect is two-way. There is a lengthening list of symptoms not typically viewed as disorders of the nervous system, but the brain plays a large part in them. For example, the development of a fever is influenced by a population of nerve cells that control body temperature and appetite. Evidence is mounting that cancers use nerves to grow and spread.
The interconnection between the brain and body has promising implications for our ability to both understand and treat illnesses. If some brain disorders start outside the brain, then perhaps treatments for them could also reach in from outside. Treatments that take effect through the digestive system, the heart or other organs, would be much easier and less risky than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier.
It also works in the opposite direction. Study shows mice have healthier hearts after receiving stimulation to a brain area involved in positive emotion and motivation. Activation of the brain reward centre — called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) — seems to cause immune changes that contribute to it. Working out how this happens could help to destroy cancers, enhance responses to vaccines and even re-evaluate physical diseases that, for centuries, have not been considered as being psychologically driven.
8. What do the researchers focus on about the brain
A. Its protecting system. B. Its exposure to diseases.
C. Its controlling function. D. Its connection to the body.
9. How does the author support his idea in paragraph 2
A. By explaining a theory. B. By providing examples.
C. By making comparisons. D. By presenting cause and effect.
10. Which best describes treatments that do not cross the blood-brain barrier
A. Cheaper. B. More specific.
C. Safer. D. More direct.
11. What does the study suggest in the last paragraph
A. Brain health depends on immune changes.
B. Brain stimulation leads to negative emotions.
C. The brain can help enhance psychological health.
D. The brain may be key to treating physical diseases.
D
Ariel Procaccia has thought a lot about how to cut a cake over the last 15 years. As the father of three children, he knows how hard it is to divide a birthday cake to everyone’s satisfaction. But it’s also because Procaccia’s work focuses on exploring the mathematical rules for dividing stuff up fairly. One way to do that is to think abstractly about dessert.
For decades researchers have been asking the seemingly simple question of how to cut a cake fairly. The answer reaches far beyond birthday parties. A mathematical problem at its heart, cake cutting connects strict reasoning to real-world issues of fairness, and so attracts not only mathematicians, but also social scientists, economists and more. “It’s a very elegant model in which you can distill what fairness really is, and reason about it,” Procaccia says.
The simplest approach is called the “divider-chooser” method where one person cuts the cake into two equal pieces in his view, and the other person picks first. Each receives a piece that they feel is as valuable as the other’s. But when personal preferences are taken into account, even the easiest rule becomes complicated. Suppose Alice and Bob are to divide a cake, and Alice knows Bob prefers chocolate, she may knowingly divide the cake unequally so the smaller piece contains more chocolate. Then Bob will choose according to his preference, and Alice will get the larger piece. Both of them are satisfied with what they get, but the meaning of fairness changes in this situation.
The cake is a symbol for any divisible good. When cake-cutting principles are employed to settle disagreements, they are potentially helping the world find solutions. Procaccia has used fair division algorithms (算法) to model food distribution. Social scientist Haris Aziz is exploring situations ranging from how to divide up daily tasks to how to best schedule doctors’ shifts in hospitals.
Even after decades of investigation, cake cutting isn’t like a simple jigsaw puzzle (拼图) with a well-defined solution. Instead, over time, it has evolved into a kind of mathematical sandbox, a constructive playground that brings together abstract proofs and easy applications. The more researchers explore it, the more there is to explore.
12. What does the underlined word “distill” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Get the essence of. B. Find the opposite of.
C. Keep the focus on. D. Reduce the impact on.
13. What can we learn about fairness from the example given in paragraph 3
A. Its standard is stable. B. It prevents unequal division.
C. Its concept is complex. D. It dominates personal preferences.
14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about concerning cake cutting
A. The application of its rules. B. The details of its process.
C. The problems it produces. D. The harmony it symbolizes.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Who benefits most from fairness
B. How has fairness changed over time
C. What method works best in cake-cutting
D. Why are researchers so interested in cake-cutting
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。
As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. ____16____ This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation,” a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn.
To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. ____17____
As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. ____18____ Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.
____19____ After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.
Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. ____20____ So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life.
A. It extends learning beyond textbooks.
B. These activities bring learning to life.
C. Mind the impact of your actions on the environment.
D. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it.
E. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them.
F Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles.
G. Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating.
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。
When I was 24, I moved to America, 11,000 kilometers away from my homeland. This was ___21___, especially fitting into an unfamiliar environment. Working from home increased my ___22___, as I was cut off from social interactions. However, serving as a volunteer at a local animal shelter ___23___ everything.
Upon arriving at the shelter, I was ___24___ to a small, grey and white cat named Luna immediately. Found abandoned and terrified of humans, Luna ___25___ in the corner, shaking. Her lonely green eyes seemed to ___26___ my own sense of displacement in this foreign land. My task was to slowly gain Luna’s ___27___ and help her adjust, which felt similar to my efforts to ___28___ this new place.
As days turned into weeks, Luna and I developed a ___29___. The process of feeding her, speaking softly, and the ____30____ required to look after her made this little creature gradually open her heart to me. Her ____31____ encouraged me to step outside, make new friends, and become part of the community.
My time at the shelter provided a valuable ____32____ into settling down in a new country. It is an inspiring experience of ____33____ gaps of language and culture and a journey of personal growth. From it, I realized the value of time, love, and a(n) ____34____ heart in forming meaningful relationships. This journey aided me in finding a sense of ____35____ in an unfamiliar land.
21. A. tough B. dangerous C. exciting D. rewarding
22. A. happiness B. interest C. loneliness D. guilt
23. A. upset B. cost C. challenged D. changed
24. A. drawn B. compared C. driven D. devoted
25. A. played B. hid C. slept D. relaxed
26. A. reject B. control C. cover D. mirror
27 A. praise B. sympathy C. forgiveness D. trust
28. A. escape from B. adapt to C. get around D. search for
29. A. bond B. plan C. habit D. skill
30. A. guidance B. independence C. confidence D. patience
31. A. courage B. acceptance C. assistance D. curiosity
32. A. innovation B. insight C. investigation D. investment
33. A. leaving B. widening C. bridging D. creating
34. A. open B. simple C. strong D. innocent
35. A. responsibility B. security C. belonging D. freedom
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。
In the center of Reykjavik, Iceland, stands a museum ___36___ (create) by Lillian Hopps, which symbolizes the friendship between Icelandic and Chinese people. A passionate admirer of Chinese heritage, Lillian began her journey to learn about China in the 1990s, a time ___37___ she deeply engaged herself in exploring China’s rich culture. Her passion transformed her home into a place filled with Chinese artifacts, which ___38___ (eventual) led to the establishment of a museum in Reykjavik.
The museum ___39___ (house) an extensive collection of cultural relics, from ancient clothing ___40___ contemporary art, displaying thousands of years of Chinese civilization. Lillian’s work goes beyond just ___41___ (exhibit) these items; she brings the culture alive through highly ___42___ (interact) activities like tea performances, calligraphy classes, and traditional medicine talks, promoting the Icelandic understanding of China’s rich traditions.
Lilian’s museum, attracting thousands of visitors annually from around the world, ___43___ (recognize) by the Icelandic government in 2021 for its impact. As Marta Jonsdottir, a director at Iceland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, put it in an interview, “Lillian, with her enthusiasm and expertise, has developed diverse cultural ___44___ (link) between Iceland and China. Her museum has not just enabled both peoples to better understand each other ____45____ strengthened our relations.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你班在校英语戏剧节中获得一等奖，外教James打算为此庆祝，并委托你调查同学们喜欢的方式。请你根据调查结果，给外教写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表达感谢；
2. 提出个人建议；
3. 说明理由。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear James,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
I didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy”, which meant “dirty”, instead of my real name “Jamie”. Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.
He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.
The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled(开除) for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shift ed their desks away. “What’s your problem ” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.
During recess(课间休息), Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why ” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.
Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor(谣言).
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At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game.
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Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over.
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