盐城市 2024 届高三年级考前指导
英 语 试 题
注意事项：
1．本试卷考试时间为 120 分钟，试卷满分 150 分，考试形式闭卷;
2．本试卷中所有试题必须作答在答题卡上规定的位置，否则不给分;
3．答题前，务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、准考证号用 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔填写 在试卷及答题卡上。
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 转涂到答题卡上。
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. Who will the man go to the theme park with
A. His kids. B. His wife. C. His brother.
2. What language does the man speak
A. Italian. B. Spanish. C. French.
3. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Be more patient. B. Send a message. C. Ignore his friend.
4. What does the man mean
A. He will go to the concert.
B. He has to work on a paper.
C. He’s preparing for an experiment.
5. What will the woman do tomorrow
A. Take a flight to Beijing. B. Have her teeth examined. C. Drive the man to the airport.
第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选 项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teammates. B. Boss and worker. C. Gym coach and customer.
7. How long does the man usually spend working out each time
A. 15 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 45 minutes.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bookshop. B. On a train. C. At a hotel.
9. What will the girl probably do at last
A. Draw a picture. B. Read a book. C. Write a story.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10. How is the woman feeling
A. Anxious. B. Hungry. C. Tired.
11. In which city do the speakers probably live
A. London. B. Rome. C. Paris.
12. When did the woman’s plane land
A. At 8:30 p.m. B. At 11:00 p.m. C. At 2:00 a.m.
13. What is the woman expecting to do
A. Have a day off.
B. Work in the new office.
C. Share some news with her co-workers.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What will James do next
A. Walk a dog. B. Take out the rubbish. C. Sweep the front steps.
15. When does Mrs. Smith’s son help her
A. On Mondays. B. On Thursdays. C. On Saturdays.
16. Why does James want a bike
A. To visit his grandfather.
B. To go to Mrs. Smith’s house.
C. To ride to his basketball practice.
17. Who will work for Mrs. Smith next weekend
A. Leah. B. Alison. C. Eric.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. How do students earn points
A. By doing some shopping. B. By getting good grades. C. By performing good acts.
19. Who run the store
A. Students. B. Parents. C. Teachers.
20. What does the headmaster think is the most important thing
A. Teaching kids job skills. B. Supporting poor students C. Making teachers shop easily.
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
A MEET THE AGENT — Jennifer March Soloway | Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Jennifer March Soloway is a senior agent. Previously, she worked in public relations in a variety of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and toys. She has a master degree in creative writing and lives in San Francisco. “I work on countless revisions and keep trying new editors to help people pursue their dreams. It’s exciting to call a client to let them know their project will get published, especially after long tries without luck.” Find her at and on X (Twitter) @marchsoloway. ABOUT ME “In addition to reading, I watch a lot of scary movies.” “My preferred transportation is my bicycle.”
FAVORITE Blog: “Lately, I’ve been reading and enjoying Robert Reich’s blog.” Drink: “Coffee, hot, no sugar.” Quote: “Revision is magical!” Author: “James Baldwin, but also, so many others.”
SEEKING
“I would love to find some exciting adult literary adventures. Throw in a touch of romance, and I will stay up all night reading. I am also hungry for YA (young adult) novels, particularly stories about ordinary teens dealing with life, family, relationships or mental health. The digital age has been really hard on kids and teens, and I think young readers need to see their experience reflected on the page to know they’re not alone.”
1. What do we know about Jennifer March Soloway
A. She works in public relations now. B. She believes revisions really help.
C. She relaxes herself by riding a bike. D. She publishes her clients’ projects.
2. What does Jennifer March Soloway seek to do
A. To write stories about teenage life. B. To enjoy YA novels with romance.
C. To bring teenage problems to light. D. To reflect the benefits of digital age.
3. In which section of a newspaper can we find this article
A. News. B. Finance. C. Advertisements. D. Literature.
B
It has been five years since I left my staff job and became self-employed. I remember my terror as I walked out of the office for the last time and the excitement when I sold my first piece days later. Working for yourself, setting your own hours and being responsible for your success or failure are exciting. I left my job just as summer was starting, and my first few months were as blissful as the fair days.
When winter came, an office where someone else paid for the central heating and my salary was guaranteed seemed attractive. January is tough for freelancers (自由职业者), and it was no different for me — after masses of work, I earned none. I shared my fears with some businesswomen I knew — what if the reality would be more like what I was experiencing
Whether through choice or circumstance the number of freelancers is rising and, if you’re just starting out, it is scary. I’ve been lucky that these women making money their own way shared key lessons about what it takes.
You can’t feel half-hearted about what you do because, at some point, you’re going to have painful days. When that happens, you have to remember why you wanted this life in the first place. Don’t quit your job for something that you think might be more interesting, quit it for something you can’t stop thinking about.
Setting up a business is tough. Rather than waiting until all is perfect, go for the moment when it feels as if momentum (势头) is with you. Look after yourself. There is no sick pay when you are self-employed. You can’t do a bad day’s work and blame it on your boss. You are the backbone of your business and you need to prioritize your health and well-being. Rest regularly and find like-minded people to support you and lift you up when things get hard.
Finally, enjoy it. Freedom is yours and, if you can make it work, there is nothing better.
4. What does the underlined word “blissful” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Pleasant. B. challenging. C. Awful. D. Boring.
5. What bothered the author when winter came
A. The cold weather influenced her working performance.
B. She eventually realized freelancing wasn’t to her taste.
C. Masses of freelancing work brought her much anxiety.
D. She couldn’t even earn enough to meet daily basics.
6. According to the author why should we quit for a new job
A. To escape from the current pain. B. To satisfy our temporary interests.
C. To explore where our strength lies. D. To pursue what we really desire.
7. What’s author’s probable attitude towards becoming freelancers
A. Critical. B. Favorable. C. Cautious. D. Unclear.
C
Birds gained the ability to fly about 150 million years ago, which was a major event in animal history. For a long time, though, scientists have not fully understood how that change happened. A new study may cast light on the answer. A team of researchers found that birds evolved (进化) to fly due to changes in the part of the brain called the cerebellum (小脑), which is responsible for motor control and physical movement.
For the study, scientists from Stony Brook University in New York and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Maryland compared PET scans (层析扫描) of pigeons to dinosaur fossils (化石). Unlike an X-ray, which shows the body’s structure, PET scans create images of the body at work. With the PET scans, the team tracked the brain activity of modern pigeons to see whether it was different when the birds were at rest and right after they flew for 10 minutes. They scanned eight birds and looked at 26 parts of the brain. Only the cerebellum showed significant changes in activity levels before and after flying for all the birds.
These findings indicated that the ability to fly is connected to the cerebellum. To determine exactly how, the research team needed to figure out what the cerebellum looked like in creatures that were alive around the time birds began to fly. They studied a group of bird-like dinosaurs, including a winged species called Archaeopteryx, which had started to develop the brain conditions needed for flight.
The researchers couldn’t look at the actual brains because those disappeared long ago. But they could look at the dinosaurs’ skulls (颅骨), which once held the brains and have been found in fossil form. The researchers studied the inside of the skulls, which showed the size and shape of the creatures’ brains.
In the dinosaurs that were developing the ability to fly, the team saw a significant increase in the size of the cerebellum. They also noted signs of increased brain complexity, like folds in the brain tissue. These findings confirmed a connection between flying and changes to the cerebellum.
8. What might the new study reveal in paragraph 1
A. What transformed birds’ brains. B. How brain controls body movement.
C. What made birds evolve to fly. D. How birds influenced animal history.
9. What can we conclude from the PET scans
A. The body structure of birds has evolved a lot.
B. 26 parts of the brain displayed signs of change.
C Brain activity remained unchanged throughout.
D. The cerebellum holds the key to birds’ flying ability.
10. How did the scientists confirm the connection
A. By unearthing more brain fossils. B. By scanning brains of Archaeopteryx.
C. By studying structures of winged species. D. By comparing sizes and shapes of brains.
11. Which would be the best title for the text
A. Bird brains came before birds B. Archaeopteryx, the first flying dinosaur
C. PET scans reveal birds’ secrets D. Cerebellum, the key to animal evolution
D
Passive-aggressive (消极抗拒) behaviour can feel “normal”—especially if it’s how we’ve grown up seeing others around us deal with relationship issues. Whether done verbally (言语上) or nonverbally, passive aggression is meant to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings, escape conflict, or show disagreement without being outspoken in it.
It’s a more common way of dealing with things than you might think. But why are we passive-aggressive What are the signs we can look out for to recognize being passive-aggressive And how does it affect us
There are many reasons why someone might display passive-aggressive behaviour, including insecurity or fear of losing control, as well as using it as a way to handle feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression. It can also be a way to try to deal with rejection or conflict, because of feelings of under-appreciation, or due to worry that any natural feelings of anger aren’t the right response, and so it becomes an attempt to sugarcoat things.
We almost all exhibit signs of passive aggression from time to time, but when it becomes a habit within our relationships, it can become upsetting for the other person involved, causing a divide. And for the person exhibiting this behaviour, their inability to say what is wrong clearly can often worsen the issue as it isn’t being dealt with directly. Ultimately, passive aggression prevents change and growth, leading to more negative behaviour, the breakdown of trust, and further relationship problems.
Admitting that you have a problem and need to change is not just good for your relationship, but also a huge help in your life. If you’re struggling and aren’t sure where to begin, ask yourself “Could I unintentionally (or intentionally) be hurting my relationship Is it worth saving my relationship, or do I want to risk things getting worse Would I be happy if my partner acted the way I’ve been acting ”
Change doesn’t happen overnight, but, with time and effort, you can find new, healthier ways of communicating how you are feeling, and start to strengthen the bonds within your relationship.
12. What is the possible passive-aggressive response to displeasure
A. Turning to rude languages. B. Displaying violent behavior.
C. Hiding his true inner feelings. D. Coming into conflict with others.
13. What can we learn about passive-aggressive people
A. They are sometimes overconfident in themselves.
B. They believe conflicts should be resolved directly.
C. Their passive-aggressive behavior doesn’t last long.
D. Their behaviour likely leads to more negative results.
14. What do the underlined words “the issue” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. The behavior. B. The divide. C. The inability. D. The habit.
15. What should you do to make a change
A. Start with a self-reflection. B. Apologize to the other side.
C. Copy how the partner acts. D. Let time cure everything.
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。
Comparison Is the Thief of Joy
As an athlete in the digital age, you will find comparison is everywhere. ____16____ Event results, club time trials and social media accounts all give instant access to what everyone else is doing and what times they are getting, often right next to our own achievements. If we are not where we want to be it can feel horrible.
____17____ As humans we seek connection and a sense of belonging. This means we are continually assessing ourselves against others to check we still fit in with those we perceive to be like us. The issue in athletics is you are comparing uncontrollable outputs rather than intentional inputs so you might feel disappointed, your confidence can suffer a blow and your performance may decline. Here are some essential strategies to protect yourself from comparison.
The first way you might want to handle this comparison is not to try to ignore those you measure yourself against. ____18____ Is it envy, shame, sadness or unfairness With this knowledge you can consider more specific ways to improve your own athletics journey.
Secondly, if you feel bad when comparing, it might suggest you are not happy with your own fitness or results. ____19____ Think about where you would like to be athletically in six months’ time and which elements you will need in place to get there: fitness, coaching, strength and conditioning, nutrition, or support.
Score where you currently are with each so you can see which will require most work to improve. When you have this list of improvements you can turn each into a process goal to achieve weekly. ____20____
A. Use this as the drive to goal setting.
B. Psychologically, comparisons make sense.
C. When comparing too much, we usually feel rubbish.
D. This helps you see you’re moving in the right direction.
E. Therefore, you can do nothing but accept the comparison.
F. It usually requires less effort to compare ourselves with others.
G. Instead, care about what feeling it is they are stimulating within you.
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。
I have new company these days as I go outside. Every time I go out the door Miss Alice is sitting at my front door, waiting to be ____21____. And when I finally return home, there she is asking for ____22____ again.
It wasn’t always this way. The very first time I saw Miss Alice she was ____23____ under my house, having just had a litter of kittens (一窝小猫). When I looked under, I got a clear ____24____ that I was in for an attack if I got near. It took a lot of ____25____, love, and cat food from my daughter to ____26____ her. At first, she didn’t want to be touched at all. Then she would only allow a(n) ____27____ petting. Now my daughter can carry her like a little baby.
It still makes me ____28____ to see how my daughter’s loving spirit made this once ____29____cat as lovable as a most playful dog. I guess that is the ____30____ of love. It can save a hurting heart and uplift a(n) ____31____ soul. It can even turn her into a ____32____ dog in a cat suit. ____33____ the love into your own life then. And let your own love ____34____ everything you think, everything you say, and everything you do. You will be delighted at the joy you will find, the good you will do, and the lives you will ____35____. You will be amazed at how much your life will change.
21. A. fed B. petted C. adopted D. caught
22. A. aid B. food C. attention D. information
23. A. hiding B. playing C. hunting D. running
24. A. order B. notice C. warning D. impression
25. A. ambition B. imagination C. support D. patience
26. A. trick B. trap C. catch D. relieve
27. A. occasional B. emotional C. sensitive D. repetitive
28. A. cry B. complain C. smile D. sweat
29. A. distant B. peaceful C. noisy D. fearless
30. A. source B. power C. adventure D. exchange
31. A. saddened B. awakened C. lovely D. merry
32. A. crazy B. cheerful C. careful D. lazy
33. A. Throw B. Translate C. Change D. Invite
34. A. fall over B. wait for C. turn into D. flow through
35. A. risk B. lose C. help D. like
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。
Ancient China covered a vast and ever-changing geopolitical landscape ____36____ the art it produced over three thousand years is, unsurprisingly, just as varied. Still, ____37____ continuous technical developments, and the influence of foreign ideas, there are certain qualities inbuilt in Chinese art.
Among these essential qualities, a love of nature, a belief in morality, and an interest in viewing the subject from various respects ____38____ (include). An important difference between China and many other ancient cultures is ____39____ many Chinese artists were not professionals but amateurs who were also scholars. Art, throughout most of China’s history, was meant to express the artist’s good character and not merely be an ____40____ (interpret) of his practical artistic skills. ____41____ (natural), there were professional artists too, employed by wealthy officials ____42____ (decorate) the walls and insides of their fine buildings. Of course, there were, too, thousands of workmen ____43____ (make) precious materials into objects of art for the few who could afford them.
Chinese art remained highly influential throughout ____44____ history of the country, inspiring greatly that of its neighbours in East Asia. And the worldwide appreciation of its achievements, especially in carving, painting, and building ____45____ (continue) to this day.
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，最近你校英文报在调查学生英语课外阅读方面存在的困难，请你结合自身情况给编辑部写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 存在的困难；
2. 个人的建议。
注意：
1. 词数 80 词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear editor,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
In the heart of the city, among the chaotic flow of people, stood a small bakery called “Sweet Serenity”. Its golden sign shone under the midday sun, inviting passersby with promises of sugary delights. And at the center of it was Sarah, the owner of Sweet Serenity. With flour-dusted cheeks and a warm smile, she greeted customers like old friends.
Everything seemed cheerful and peaceful, but behind this, Sarah was struggling to keep her bakery running. Rent was due, and supplies and sales were all declining. Worse still, she heard about a big company’s plan to enter the neighborhood and undoubtedly, the bakery couldn’t compete with the big chains moving in. The future of Sweet Serenity really hung in the balance.
Over the next few weeks, Sarah poured all her energy into Sweet Serenity. She launched a social media campaign and hosted baking classes, trying to bringing the bakery back to life. Hard as she worked, business remained sliding.
As the days passed, Sarah watched helplessly as boxes were packed and shelves emptied. Customers came by to offer their comfort, but their sympathy only deepened her sense of defeat. On the eve of Sweet Serenity’s closure, Sarah sat alone in the empty bakery, tears streaming down her face. She had poured her heart and soul into this place, only to see it slip away. “How could I possibly find a solution to save my bakery Is there anyone who can give me a hand ” she thought to herself.
But then, a cheerful sound caught her ear. It was the sound of laughter and music floating in from the street outside. Curious, Sarah looked through the window to see a crowd gathering around a food truck parking across the street.
It was a new addition to the neighborhood, a mobile bakery called “The Rolling Oven”. The owner, a young woman named Mia, was handing out samples of her tasty cupcakes and engaging customers with her infectious enthusiasm.
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。
Suddenly, a light of hope was fueled within Sarah.
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Slowly but surely, more customers flooded in after they teamed up.
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1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. C 8. B 9. C 10. C
11. A 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. C 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. A盐城市 2024 届高三年级考前指导
英 语 试 题
注意事项：
1．本试卷考试时间为 120 分钟，试卷满分 150 分，考试形式闭卷;
2．本试卷中所有试题必须作答在答题卡上规定的位置，否则不给分;
3．答题前，务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、准考证号用 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔填写 在试卷及答题卡上。
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 转涂到答题卡上。
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. Who will the man go to the theme park with
A. His kids. B. His wife. C. His brother.
2. What language does the man speak
A. Italian. B. Spanish. C. French.
3. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Be more patient. B. Send a message. C. Ignore his friend.
4. What does the man mean
A. He will go to the concert.
B. He has to work on a paper.
C. He’s preparing for an experiment.
5. What will the woman do tomorrow
A. Take a flight to Beijing. B. Have her teeth examined. C. Drive the man to the airport.
第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选 项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teammates. B. Boss and worker. C. Gym coach and customer.
7. How long does the man usually spend working out each time
A. 15 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 45 minutes.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bookshop. B. On a train. C. At a hotel.
9. What will the girl probably do at last
A. Draw a picture. B. Read a book. C. Write a story.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10. How is the woman feeling
A. Anxious. B. Hungry. C. Tired.
11. In which city do the speakers probably live
A. London. B. Rome. C. Paris.
12. When did the woman’s plane land
A. At 8:30 p.m. B. At 11:00 p.m. C. At 2:00 a.m.
13. What is the woman expecting to do
A. Have a day off.
B. Work in the new office.
C. Share some news with her co-workers.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What will James do next
A. Walk a dog. B. Take out the rubbish. C. Sweep the front steps.
15. When does Mrs. Smith’s son help her
A. On Mondays. B. On Thursdays. C. On Saturdays.
16 Why does James want a bike
A. To visit his grandfather.
B. To go to Mrs. Smith’s house.
C. To ride to his basketball practice.
17. Who will work for Mrs. Smith next weekend
A. Leah. B. Alison. C. Eric.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. How do students earn points
A. By doing some shopping. B. By getting good grades. C. By performing good acts.
19. Who run the store
A. Students. B. Parents. C. Teachers.
20. What does the headmaster think is the most important thing
A. Teaching kids job skills. B. Supporting poor students C. Making teachers shop easily.
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
A MEET THE AGENT — Jennifer March Soloway | Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Jennifer March Soloway is a senior agent. Previously, she worked in public relations in a variety of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and toys. She has a master degree in creative writing and lives in San Francisco. “I work on countless revisions and keep trying new editors to help people pursue their dreams. It’s exciting to call a client to let them know their project will get published, especially after long tries without luck.” Find her at and on X (Twitter) @marchsoloway. ABOUT ME “In addition to reading, I watch a lot of scary movies.” “My preferred transportation is my bicycle.”
FAVORITE Blog: “Lately, I’ve been reading and enjoying Robert Reich’s blog.” Drink: “Coffee, hot, no sugar.” Quote: “Revision is magical!” Author: “James Baldwin, but also, so many others.”
SEEKING
“I would love to find some exciting adult literary adventures. Throw in a touch of romance, and I will stay up all night reading. I am also hungry for YA (young adult) novels, particularly stories about ordinary teens dealing with life, family, relationships or mental health. The digital age has been really hard on kids and teens, and I think young readers need to see their experience reflected on the page to know they’re not alone.”
1. What do we know about Jennifer March Soloway
A. She works in public relations now. B. She believes revisions really help.
C. She relaxes herself by riding a bike. D. She publishes her clients’ projects.
2. What does Jennifer March Soloway seek to do
A. To write stories about teenage life. B. To enjoy YA novels with romance.
C. To bring teenage problems to light. D. To reflect the benefits of digital age.
3. In which section of a newspaper can we find this article
A. News. B. Finance. C. Advertisements. D. Literature.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是供职于Andrea Brown Literary Agency的一名叫Jennifer March Soloway图书代理征求书稿的广告，文章介绍了Jennifer March Soloway个人信息以及想要征求书稿的类型。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格第一列中“I work on countless revisions and keep trying new editors to help people pursue their dreams. It’s exciting to call a client to let them know their project will get published, especially after long tries without luck.(我做了无数次的修改，并不断尝试新的编辑器来帮助人们追求他们的梦想。)”以及“FAVORITE”部分中的“Revision is magical!(修改是神奇的！)”可知Jennifer认同修改确实有帮助。故选B。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“I am also hungry for YA (young adult) novels, particularly stories about ordinary teens dealing with life, family, relationships or mental health. The digital age has been really hard on kids and teens, and I think young readers need to see their experience reflected on the page to know they’re not alone.(我也很喜欢青少年小说，尤其是关于普通青少年如何处理生活、家庭、人际关系或心理健康的故事。数字时代对孩子和青少年来说真的很艰难，我认为年轻的读者需要看到他们的经历在页面上反映出来，知道他们并不孤单)”可知，Jennifer想征求关于普通青少年如何处理生活、家庭、人际关系或心理健康的故事的青少年小说，以及反映青少年在数字时代所遇到的一些艰难经历的书稿；由此可知，Jennifer March Soloway希望能够揭示青少年的问题。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中“I would love to find some exciting adult literary adventures. Throw in a touch of romance, and I will stay up all night reading. I am also hungry for YA (young adult) novels, particularly stories about ordinary teens dealing with life, family, relationships or mental health. The digital age has been really hard on kids and teens, and I think young readers need to see their experience reflected on the page to know they’re not alone.”(我想找一些令人兴奋的成人文学冒险。加点浪漫的东西，我就会通宵读书。我也很喜欢青少年小说，尤其是关于普通青少年如何处理生活、家庭、人际关系或心理健康的故事。数字时代对孩子和青少年来说真的很艰难，我认为年轻的读者需要看到他们的经历在页面上反映出来，知道他们并不孤单。) ”可知，本文是一名叫Jennifer March Soloway图书代理征求书稿的广告，文章介绍了Jennifer March Soloway个人信息以及想要征求书稿的类型；由此可知本篇文章是图书代理征求书稿的广告，最可能在报纸的广告版面找到这篇文章。故选C。
B
It has been five years since I left my staff job and became self-employed. I remember my terror as I walked out of the office for the last time and the excitement when I sold my first piece days later. Working for yourself, setting your own hours and being responsible for your success or failure are exciting. I left my job just as summer was starting, and my first few months were as blissful as the fair days.
When winter came, an office where someone else paid for the central heating and my salary was guaranteed seemed attractive. January is tough for freelancers (自由职业者), and it was no different for me — after masses of work, I earned none. I shared my fears with some businesswomen I knew — what if the reality would be more like what I was experiencing
Whether through choice or circumstance, the number of freelancers is rising and, if you’re just starting out, it is scary. I’ve been lucky that these women making money their own way shared key lessons about what it takes.
You can’t feel half-hearted about what you do because, at some point, you’re going to have painful days. When that happens, you have to remember why you wanted this life in the first place. Don’t quit your job for something that you think might be more interesting, quit it for something you can’t stop thinking about.
Setting up a business is tough. Rather than waiting until all is perfect, go for the moment when it feels as if momentum (势头) is with you. Look after yourself. There is no sick pay when you are self-employed. You can’t do a bad day’s work and blame it on your boss. You are the backbone of your business and you need to prioritize your health and well-being. Rest regularly and find like-minded people to support you and lift you up when things get hard.
Finally, enjoy it. Freedom is yours and, if you can make it work, there is nothing better.
4. What does the underlined word “blissful” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Pleasant. B. challenging. C. Awful. D. Boring.
5. What bothered the author when winter came
A. The cold weather influenced her working performance.
B. She eventually realized freelancing wasn’t to her taste.
C. Masses of freelancing work brought her much anxiety.
D. She couldn’t even earn enough to meet daily basics.
6. According to the author, why should we quit for a new job
A. To escape from the current pain. B. To satisfy our temporary interests.
C. To explore where our strength lies. D. To pursue what we really desire.
7. What’s author’s probable attitude towards becoming freelancers
A. Critical. B. Favorable. C. Cautious. D. Unclear.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，主要讲述了作者离开了稳定的工作，成为了一个自由职业者，并通过其在离职后经历的困难为那些打算成为自由职业者的人们提供了自己的建议，并明确支持自由就业。
【4题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段的“It has been five years since I left my staff job and became self-employed. I remember my terror as I walked out of the office for the last time and the excitement when I sold my first piece days later. Working for yourself, setting your own hours and being responsible for your success or failure are exciting. I left my job just as summer was starting, and my first few months were as blissful as the fair days.(自从我离开我的员工工作成为个体户已经五年了。我还记得最后一次走出办公室时的恐惧，以及几天后卖出第一件作品时的兴奋。为自己工作，设定自己的时间，对自己的成功或失败负责，这些都是令人兴奋的。夏天刚开始，我就离开了我的工作，我的头几个月就像晴天一样blissful。)”可知，作者做自由职业者的初始几个月是很顺利的，因此心情很愉快。blissful意为“快乐的，愉悦的”，与Pleasant意思一致。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“When winter came, an office where someone else paid for the central heating and my salary was guaranteed seemed attractive. January is tough for freelancers, and it was no different for me — after masses of work, I earned none.(当冬天来临的时候，一间由别人支付中央供暖费用并保证我的工资的办公室似乎很有吸引力。一月对于自由职业者来说是艰难的，对我来说也一样——在做了大量的工作之后，我一无所获。)”可知，作者在1月的冬天遭遇了挫折，做了大量的工作之后一无所获，甚至挣不到足够的钱来维持供暖这样的日常基本生活开支。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段的“Don’t quit your job for something that you think might be more interesting, quit it for something you can’t stop thinking about.(不要因为你认为可能更有趣的事情而辞职，要因为你无法停止思考的事情而辞职。)”可知，作者认为辞职去找一份新工作是因为心中放不下自己想做的事情，即要去追求我们真正渴望的东西。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Finally, enjoy it. Freedom is yours and, if you can make it work, there is nothing better.(最后，享受它。自由是你的，如果你能让它发挥作用，那就再好不过了。)”可知，作者对从事自由职业持支持态度。故选B。
C
Birds gained the ability to fly about 150 million years ago, which was a major event in animal history. For a long time, though, scientists have not fully understood how that change happened. A new study may cast light on the answer. A team of researchers found that birds evolved (进化) to fly due to changes in the part of the brain called the cerebellum (小脑), which is responsible for motor control and physical movement.
For the study, scientists from Stony Brook University in New York and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Maryland compared PET scans (层析扫描) of pigeons to dinosaur fossils (化石). Unlike an X-ray, which shows the body’s structure, PET scans create images of the body at work. With the PET scans, the team tracked the brain activity of modern pigeons to see whether it was different when the birds were at rest and right after they flew for 10 minutes. They scanned eight birds and looked at 26 parts of the brain. Only the cerebellum showed significant changes in activity levels before and after flying for all the birds.
These findings indicated that the ability to fly is connected to the cerebellum. To determine exactly how, the research team needed to figure out what the cerebellum looked like in creatures that were alive around the time birds began to fly. They studied a group of bird-like dinosaurs, including a winged species called Archaeopteryx, which had started to develop the brain conditions needed for flight.
The researchers couldn’t look at the actual brains because those disappeared long ago. But they could look at the dinosaurs’ skulls (颅骨), which once held the brains and have been found in fossil form. The researchers studied the inside of the skulls, which showed the size and shape of the creatures’ brains.
In the dinosaurs that were developing the ability to fly, the team saw a significant increase in the size of the cerebellum. They also noted signs of increased brain complexity, like folds in the brain tissue. These findings confirmed a connection between flying and changes to the cerebellum.
8. What might the new study reveal in paragraph 1
A. What transformed birds’ brains. B. How brain controls body movement.
C. What made birds evolve to fly. D. How birds influenced animal history.
9. What can we conclude from the PET scans
A. The body structure of birds has evolved a lot.
B. 26 parts of the brain displayed signs of change.
C. Brain activity remained unchanged throughout.
D. The cerebellum holds the key to birds’ flying ability.
10. How did the scientists confirm the connection
A. By unearthing more brain fossils. B. By scanning brains of Archaeopteryx.
C. By studying structures of winged species. D. By comparing sizes and shapes of brains.
11. Which would be the best title for the text
A. Bird brains came before birds B. Archaeopteryx, the first flying dinosaur
C. PET scans reveal birds’ secrets D. Cerebellum, the key to animal evolution
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了通过PET扫描的方式对现代鸟类的大脑和远古鸟类、类鸟类恐龙的颅骨化石，从而最终确定鸟类进化学会飞行技能的关键点在于小脑的变化。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“A team of researchers found that birds evolved to fly due to changes in the part of the brain called the cerebellum, which is responsible for motor control and physical movement. (一组研究人员发现，鸟类之所以会飞，是因为大脑中负责运动控制和身体运动的小脑发生了变化)”可知，鸟类进化出飞行能力是由其小脑演变决定。故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。从第二段“Only the cerebellum showed significant changes in activity levels before and after flying for all the birds. (在所有的鸟类中，只有小脑在飞行前后的活动水平有显著的变化)”可知，通过PET扫描现代鸟类在飞行时和静止时状态，科学家发现鸟类的小脑在两种状态下呈现出明显的反差与变化。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“To determine exactly how, the research team needed to figure out what the cerebellum looked like in creatures that were alive around the time birds began to fly. (为了确定确切的机制，研究小组需要弄清楚在鸟类开始飞行的时候活着的生物的小脑是什么样子的)”以及第四段“The researchers studied the inside of the skulls, which showed the size and shape of the creatures’ brains. (研究人员研究了头骨的内部，显示了这些生物大脑的大小和形状)” 可知，科学家通过PET扫描比对现代鸟类和远古鸟类、类鸟类恐龙颅骨化石，其重点在于比对大脑的形状和容量大小。故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“A team of researchers found that birds evolved (进化) to fly due to changes in the part of the brain called the cerebellum, which is responsible for motor control and physical movement. (一组研究人员发现，鸟类之所以会飞，是因为大脑中负责运动控制和身体运动的小脑发生了变化)”以及最后一段“These findings confirmed a connection between flying and changes to the cerebellum. (这些发现证实了飞行和小脑变化之间的联系)”以及全文内容可知，先有bird brain(小脑的演变)，后有birds(鸟类的飞行能力)。所以选项A适合作为文章标题。故选A。
D
Passive-aggressive (消极抗拒) behaviour can feel “normal”—especially if it’s how we’ve grown up seeing others around us deal with relationship issues. Whether done verbally (言语上) or nonverbally, passive aggression is meant to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings, escape conflict, or show disagreement without being outspoken in it.
It’s a more common way of dealing with things than you might think. But why are we passive-aggressive What are the signs we can look out for to recognize being passive-aggressive And how does it affect us
There are many reasons why someone might display passive-aggressive behaviour, including insecurity or fear of losing control, as well as using it as a way to handle feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression. It can also be a way to try to deal with rejection or conflict, because of feelings of under-appreciation, or due to worry that any natural feelings of anger aren’t the right response, and so it becomes an attempt to sugarcoat things.
We almost all exhibit signs of passive aggression from time to time, but when it becomes a habit within our relationships, it can become upsetting for the other person involved, causing a divide. And for the person exhibiting this behaviour, their inability to say what is wrong clearly can often worsen the issue as it isn’t being dealt with directly. Ultimately, passive aggression prevents change and growth, leading to more negative behaviour, the breakdown of trust, and further relationship problems.
Admitting that you have a problem and need to change is not just good for your relationship, but also a huge help in your life. If you’re struggling and aren’t sure where to begin, ask yourself “Could I unintentionally (or intentionally) be hurting my relationship Is it worth saving my relationship, or do I want to risk things getting worse Would I be happy if my partner acted the way I’ve been acting ”
Change doesn’t happen overnight, but, with time and effort, you can find new, healthier ways of communicating how you are feeling, and start to strengthen the bonds within your relationship.
12. What is the possible passive-aggressive response to displeasure
A. Turning to rude languages. B. Displaying violent behavior.
C. Hiding his true inner feelings. D. Coming into conflict with others.
13. What can we learn about passive-aggressive people
A. They are sometimes overconfident in themselves.
B. They believe conflicts should be resolved directly.
C. Their passive-aggressive behavior doesn’t last long.
D. Their behaviour likely leads to more negative results.
14. What do the underlined words “the issue” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. The behavior. B. The divide. C. The inability. D. The habit.
15. What should you do to make a change
A. Start with a self-reflection. B. Apologize to the other side.
C. Copy how the partner acts. D. Let time cure everything.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章解释了消极抗拒这种人际交往中的新现象，分析其产生的原因及其可能造成的其他后果并提出了有效解决它的建议。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“Whether done verbally or nonverbally, passive aggression is meant to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings, escape conflict, or show disagreement without being outspoken in it .(不管说出来还是不说，被动攻击都是为了避免伤害他人的感情，避免冲突，或者隐晦地表现出分歧。)”可知，为避免对他人产生伤害，避免冲突以及间接地表现出分歧，就要隐藏人内心的真实感受。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Ultimately, passive aggression prevents change and growth, leading to more negative behaviour, the breakdown of trust, and further relationship problems. (最终，被动攻击阻止了变化和成长，导致更多的负面行为、信任的破裂和进一步的关系问题。)”可知，消极的抗拒行为是其他负面行为的根源，他们的行为可能会导致更多负面的结果。故选D。
【14题详解】
指代猜测题。根据第四段中的“We almost all exhibit signs of passive aggression from time to time, but when it becomes a habit within our relationships, it can become upsetting for the other person involved, causing a divide. And for the person exhibiting this behaviour, their inability to say what is wrong clearly can often worsen the issue as it isn’t being dealt with directly.Ultimately, passive aggression prevents change and growth, leading to more negative behaviour, the breakdown of trust, and further relationship problems. (我们几乎都会时不时地表现出被动攻击的迹象，但当它成为我们关系中的一种习惯时，它可能会让对方感到不安，从而造成分歧。对于表现出这种行为的人来说，他们无法清楚地说出错误之处，往往会使问题恶化，因为问题没有得到直接处理。最终，被动的攻击阻止了变化和成长，导致更多的负面行为、信任的破裂和进一步的关系问题。)”可知，issue这里指代的不是behavior，因为这里的behavior指代的是passive aggression，则issue应该指代的是上句中的divide (分歧)，说明“让对方感到不安从而造成的分歧”带来了很多负面的结果，这通过本段最后一句由passive aggression造成的后果可以得到印证。故选B。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“Admitting that you have a problem and need to change is not just good for your relationship, but also a huge help in your life. If you’re struggling and aren’t sure where to begin, ask yourself “Could I unintentionally (or intentionally) be hurting my relationship Is it worth saving my relationship, or do I want to risk things getting worse Would I be happy if my partner acted the way I’ve been acting ” (承认自己有问题需要改变不仅对你们的关系有好处，而且对你们的生活也有很大帮助。如果你正在挣扎，不知道从哪里开始，问问自己：“我会无意或故意伤害我的关系吗？值得挽救我的关系，还是我想冒险让事情变得更糟？如果我的伙伴按照我的方式行事，我会高兴吗？”)”可知，作者认为从自我反省开始才能做出改变。故选A。
第二节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2. 5 分，满分 12. 5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。
Comparison Is the Thief of Joy
As an athlete in the digital age, you will find comparison is everywhere. ____16____ Event results, club time trials and social media accounts all give instant access to what everyone else is doing and what times they are getting, often right next to our own achievements. If we are not where we want to be it can feel horrible.
____17____ As humans we seek connection and a sense of belonging. This means we are continually assessing ourselves against others to check we still fit in with those we perceive to be like us. The issue in athletics is you are comparing uncontrollable outputs rather than intentional inputs so you might feel disappointed, your confidence can suffer a blow and your performance may decline. Here are some essential strategies to protect yourself from comparison.
The first way you might want to handle this comparison is not to try to ignore those you measure yourself against. ____18____ Is it envy, shame, sadness or unfairness With this knowledge you can consider more specific ways to improve your own athletics journey.
Secondly, if you feel bad when comparing, it might suggest you are not happy with your own fitness or results. ____19____ Think about where you would like to be athletically in six months’ time and which elements you will need in place to get there: fitness, coaching, strength and conditioning, nutrition, or support.
Score where you currently are with each so you can see which will require most work to improve. When you have this list of improvements you can turn each into a process goal to achieve weekly. ____20____
A. Use this as the drive to goal setting.
B. Psychologically, comparisons make sense.
C. When comparing too much, we usually feel rubbish.
D. This helps you see you’re moving in the right direction.
E. Therefore, you can do nothing but accept the comparison.
F. It usually requires less effort to compare ourselves with others.
G. Instead, care about what feeling it is they are stimulating within you.
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. G 19. A 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。在通讯媒体和社交软件非常发达的今天，竞技运动员每天都有意无意的可以看到很多的和自己相关的比赛项目，时时刻刻会了解到竞争对手的训练情况，而这一切都会让运动员产生一种比较的心理。这无形之中会给运动员带来很多心理上和训练时的压力，如何正确看待这些不可避免的比较，甚至是利用好这些比较，是他们所要面对和思考的问题。本文分析了这种社会现象并给出了一些建议和方法。
【16题详解】
根据上文“As an athlete in the digital age, you will find comparison is everywhere. (作为数字时代的运动员，你会发现比较无处不在。)”以及下文“Event results, club time trials and social media accounts all give instant access to what everyone else is doing and what times they are getting (活动结果、俱乐部计时赛和社交媒体账户都可以即时访问其他人在做什么以及他们的时间)” 可知，上文讲到比较在生活中无处不在，下文又说任何一场比赛赛事、比赛结果和其他运动员的训练情况都时时刻刻呈现在我们眼前。由此可知，这种比较极其容易产生，且非常普遍。F项“It usually requires less effort to compare ourselves with others. (将自己与他人进行比较通常需要较少的努力。)”承上启下，符合语境，故选F项。
【17题详解】
根据下文“As humans we seek connection and a sense of belonging. This means we are continually assessing ourselves against others to check we still fit in with those we perceive to be like us.(作为人类，我们寻求联系和归属感。这意味着我们不断地将自己与他人进行比较，以检查自己是否与我们认为与自己相似的人合得来。)”可知，人们比较是为了检查自己是否与我们认为与自己相似的人合得来，这源于心理上追求一种群体归属感、圈子认同感；B项“Psychologically, comparisons make sense. (从心理学角度讲，比较是有意义的。)”符合语境，下文承接B选项，阐述为何比较是有意义的。故选B项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“The first way you might want to handle this comparison is not to try to ignore those you measure yourself against. (你处理这种比较的第一种方法可能是不要试图忽略那些与你比较的人。)”以及下文“Is it envy, shame, sadness or unfairness With this knowledge you can consider more specific ways to improve your own athletics journey.(是嫉妒、羞耻、悲伤还是不公平 有了这些知识，你可以考虑更具体的方法来改善你自己的运动之旅)”可知，处理此问题的方法不是忽略哪些你比较的对象，而是要去看比较给自己带来哪些情绪。G项“Instead, care about what feeling it is they are stimulating within you. (相反，要关心他们在你内心的刺激是什么感觉。)”与上文构成转折关系，形成对比，下文中的“envy, shame, unfairness”选项中的“what feeling it is they are stimulating within you”相对应。故选G项。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Secondly, if you feel bad when comparing, it might suggest you are not happy with your own fitness or results. (其次，如果你在比较时感觉不好，这可能表明你对自己的健康状况或结果不满意。)”可知，如果你感觉到比较让你不快乐，带来情绪的伤害，那么你可能对自己的健康状况不满意。下文“Think about where you would like to be athletically in six months’ time and which elements you will need in place to get there: fitness, coaching, strength and conditioning, nutrition, or support.(想想你想在六个月的时间里在运动方面达到什么水平，你需要哪些因素来达到这个目标：健康、教练、力量和调节、营养或支持。)”指出，应该考虑一下自己要达成的目标以及达到这个目标所需要的因素；A项“Use this as the drive to goal setting. (以此作为设定目标的动力。)”承上启下，建议把对自己的不满意之处作为设定目标的动力，选项中的“this”指代上文中“you are not happy with your own fitness or results”，选项中的“goal setting”与下文中“Think about where you would like to be athletically in six months’ time”表达的意思一致。故选A项。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Score where you currently are with each so you can see which will require most work to improve. When you have this list of improvements you can turn each into a process goal to achieve weekly. (在你目前所处的位置对每一个进行评分，这样你就可以看到哪一个需要做更多的工作才能改进。当你有了这个改进列表，你就可以把每个改进都变成一个每周要实现的过程目标。)”可知，本段承接上文，介绍了利用比较促进自己改变的具体做法。D项“This helps you see you’re moving in the right direction. (这有助于你看到自己正朝着正确的方向前进。)”承接上文，说明上文所说的做法带来的好处，选项中代词“This”指代上文内容。故选D项。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have new company these days as I go outside. Every time I go out the door Miss Alice is sitting at my front door, waiting to be ____21____. And when I finally return home, there she is asking for ____22____ again.
It wasn’t always this way. The very first time I saw Miss Alice she was ____23____ under my house, having just had a litter of kittens (一窝小猫). When I looked under, I got a clear ____24____ that I was in for an attack if I got near. It took a lot of ____25____, love, and cat food from my daughter to ____26____ her. At first, she didn’t want to be touched at all. Then she would only allow a(n) ____27____ petting. Now my daughter can carry her like a little baby.
It still makes me ____28____ to see how my daughter’s loving spirit made this once ____29____cat as lovable as a most playful dog. I guess that is the ____30____ of love. It can save a hurting heart and uplift a(n) ____31____ soul. It can even turn her into a ____32____ dog in a cat suit. ____33____ the love into your own life then. And let your own love ____34____ everything you think, everything you say, and everything you do. You will be delighted at the joy you will find, the good you will do, and the lives you will ____35____. You will be amazed at how much your life will change.
21. A. fed B. petted C. adopted D. caught
22. A. aid B. food C. attention D. information
23. A. hiding B. playing C. hunting D. running
24. A. order B. notice C. warning D. impression
25. A. ambition B. imagination C. support D. patience
26. A. trick B. trap C. catch D. relieve
27. A. occasional B. emotional C. sensitive D. repetitive
28. A. cry B. complain C. smile D. sweat
29. A. distant B. peaceful C. noisy D. fearless
30. A. source B. power C. adventure D. exchange
31. A. saddened B. awakened C. lovely D. merry
32. A. crazy B. cheerful C. careful D. lazy
33. A. Throw B. Translate C. Change D. Invite
34. A. fall over B. wait for C. turn into D. flow through
35. A. risk B. lose C. help D. like
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. D 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。这篇文章讲述了一个关于爱心和耐心改变流浪猫的故事。作者的女儿通过不断的努力和关爱，使一只最初充满戒备、躲在屋下养育小猫的母猫，变成了如今会在家门口等待被抚摸、充满信任的可爱生灵。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每次我出门时，Miss Alice 就坐在我的前门，等着被抚摸。A. fed 喂养；B. petted 抚摸；C. adopted 收养；D. caught 抓住。根据前文的“Every time I go out the door Miss Alice is sitting at my front door, waiting to be”可知，此处指Miss Alice作为一只猫，期待作者出门时能抚摸她。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我终于回家时，她又在寻求关注了。A. aid 援助；B. food 食物；C. attention 关注；D. information 信息。根据前文的“And when I finally return home, there she is asking for”可知，此处指Miss Alice在作者回家时寻求互动和关注。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我第一次见到Miss Alice时，她正躲在我家房子下面，刚生了一窝小猫。A. hiding 躲藏；B. playing 玩耍；C. hunting 狩猎；D. running 跑。根据后文的“under my house”可知，刚生产的小猫妈妈通常会找隐蔽处保护幼崽，此处指躲在作者家房子下面。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我往下面看时，我清楚地感觉到，如果我靠近，就会遭到攻击。A. order 命令；B. notice 通知；C. warning 警告；D. impression 印象。根据后文的“that I was in for an attack if I got near”可知，如果作者靠近，就会遭到攻击，这是猫给作者留下的印象。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这需要很多耐心、爱和我女儿提供的猫粮来缓解她的情绪。A. ambition 雄心；B. imagination 想象力；C. support 支持；D. patience 耐心。根据后文的“love, and cat food from my daughter to 6 her”可知，赢得一只野性猫咪的信任需要大量的耐心。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这需要很多耐心、爱和我女儿提供的猫粮来缓解她的情绪。A. trick 欺骗；B. trap 陷阱；C. catch 抓住；D. relieve 缓解，减轻。根据前文的“that I was in for an attack if I got near”和“love, and cat food from my daughter to”可知，猫很紧张，此处指通过提供食物和关爱来减轻她的恐惧和紧张情绪。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然后她只允许偶尔的抚摸。A. occasional 偶尔的；B. emotional 情感的；C. sensitive 敏感的；D. repetitive 重复的。根据前文的“At first, she didn’t want to be touched at all. Then she would only allow a(n)”可知，说明猫开始逐渐信任，但仍然保持警惕，只接受偶尔的触摸。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到我女儿充满爱心如何让这只曾经疏远的猫变得像最顽皮的狗一样可爱，仍然让我微笑。A. cry 哭泣；B. complain 抱怨；C. smile 微笑；D. sweat 出汗。根据后文的“to see how my daughter’s loving spirit made this once 9 cat as lovable as a most playful dog”可知，看到猫的转变，作者很高兴，这让作者微笑。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：看到我女儿充满爱心如何让这只曾经疏远的猫变得像最顽皮的狗一样可爱，仍然让我微笑。A. distant 疏远的；B. peaceful 和平的；C. noisy 吵闹的；D. fearless 无畏的。根据前文的“that I was in for an attack if I got near”可知，猫最初不信任作者，这是只曾经疏远的猫。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我想这就是爱的力量。A. source 来源；B. power力量；C. adventure 冒险；D. exchange 交换。根据后文的“of love”可知，此处强调爱能够带来积极改变的力量。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它可以拯救一颗受伤的心，振奋一颗悲伤的灵魂。A. saddened 悲伤的；B. awakened 觉醒的；C. lovely 可爱的；D. merry 愉快的。根据前文的“It can save a hurting heart and uplift a(n) ”可知，与“拯救一颗受伤的心”相对应，此处指抚慰悲伤的灵魂。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：甚至可以把她变成一只穿着猫装的快乐狗。A. crazy 疯狂的；B. cheerful 快乐的；C. careful 小心的；D. lazy 懒惰的。根据前文的“as lovable as a most playful dog”可知，此句形容猫变得非常友好和快乐，就像快乐的狗一样。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那么，就将爱邀请进你自己的生活吧。A. Throw 扔；B. Translate 翻译；C. Change 改变；D. Invite 邀请。根据后文的“the love into your own life then”可知，作者鼓励读者主动将爱引入生活。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：让你的爱流经你的思想、言语和行为。A. fall over 跌倒；B. wait for 等待；C. turn into 变成；D. flow through 流经。根据后文的“everything you think, everything you say, and everything you do”可知，此处形容爱如同流水流经生活各方面。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：你会对自己发现快乐、所做的好事以及所帮助的生命感到欣喜。A. risk 冒险；B. lose 失去；C. help 帮助；D. like 喜欢。根据前文的“You will be delighted at the joy you will find, the good you will do, and the lives you will”可知，此处总结爱带来的正面影响，包括帮助生命。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。
Ancient China covered a vast and ever-changing geopolitical landscape, ____36____ the art it produced over three thousand years is, unsurprisingly, just as varied. Still, ____37____ continuous technical developments, and the influence of foreign ideas, there are certain qualities inbuilt in Chinese art.
Among these essential qualities, a love of nature, a belief in morality, and an interest in viewing the subject from various respects ____38____ (include). An important difference between China and many other ancient cultures is ____39____ many Chinese artists were not professionals but amateurs who were also scholars. Art, throughout most of China’s history, was meant to express the artist’s good character and not merely be an ____40____ (interpret) of his practical artistic skills. ____41____ (natural), there were professional artists too, employed by wealthy officials ____42____ (decorate) the walls and insides of their fine buildings. Of course, there were, too, thousands of workmen ____43____ (make) precious materials into objects of art for the few who could afford them.
Chinese art remained highly influential throughout ____44____ history of the country, inspiring greatly that of its neighbours in East Asia. And the worldwide appreciation of its achievements, especially in carving, painting, and building ____45____ (continue) to this day.
【答案】36. and
37. despite
38. are included
39. that 40. interpretation
41. Naturally
42. to decorate
43. making 44. the
45. continues
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了古代中国艺术多样性，反映了对自然的热爱、道德信仰和对世界的多角度观察，其影响力深远，启发东亚邻国，并在雕刻、绘画和建筑领域获得全球认可。
【36题详解】
考查并列连词。句意：古代中国覆盖着广阔而不断变化的地缘政治版图，它在三千年中创造的艺术也同样丰富多彩。分析句子结构可知，“Ancient China covered a vast and ever-changing geopolitical landscape”和“the art it produced over three thousand years is, unsurprisingly, just as varied”是有着并列关系的内容，因此使用并列连词and连接，故填and。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：尽管如此，由于技术的不断发展和外来思想的影响，中国艺术还是有一些内在的品质。此处应该填入介词，表示“尽管”，即despite，故填despite。
【38题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：在这些基本品质中，包括对自然的热爱，对道德的信仰，以及从不同方面观察事物的兴趣。句子描述现在的一般事实，用一般现在时态，主语“a love of nature, a belief in morality, and an interest”为复数意义并承受谓语动词include的动作，则此处应使用一般现在时的被动语态，故填are included。
【39题详解】
考查表语从句。句意：中国与许多其他古文化的一个重要区别是，许多中国艺术家不是专业人士，而是同时也是学者的业余爱好者。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导表语从句，从句在语义和成分上均完整，因此使用that引导表语从句，故填that。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：在中国历史上的大部分时间里，艺术都是为了表达艺术家的良好品格，而不仅仅是对他实际艺术技巧的诠释。此处应填名词作表语，需要的词义为“解释”，即interpretation，故填interpretation。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意：当然，也有专业的艺术家，被富有的官员雇佣来装饰他们精美建筑的墙壁和内部。使用副词作状语修饰后面的句子，需要的词义为“当然”，为naturally，空格位于句首，首字母大写。故填Naturally。
【42题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：当然，也有专业的艺术家，被富有的官员雇佣来装饰他们精美建筑的墙壁和内部。分析句子结构可知，句中已有were，空处作非谓语动词，空格处及之后表示“目的”，因此使用动词不定式作目的状语，故填to decorate。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当然，也有成千上万的工人将珍贵的材料制作成艺术品，供少数买得起的人使用。句中已有were，空处作非谓语动词，make与逻辑主语workmen是之间是主动关系，应用现在分词形式作后置定语，故填making。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：中国艺术在整个国家的历史上一直具有很高的影响力，极大地鼓舞了东亚邻国。history后面有“of the country”作定语，因此history前面使用定冠词表示特指意义，故填the。
45题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：全世界对其成就的欣赏，特别是在雕刻、绘画和建筑方面的成就，一直持续到今天。句子描述现在的一般事实，用一般现在时态，主语部分的核心词“appreciation”为单数意义，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填continues。
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，最近你校英文报在调查学生英语课外阅读方面存在的困难，请你结合自身情况给编辑部写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 存在的困难；
2. 个人的建议。
注意：
1. 词数 80 词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear editor,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Editor,
Learning that you are conducting a survey about students’ difficulties in English extracurricular reading, I’m writing to share my thoughts.
Personally, there exist some common difficulties among students such as lack of suitable reading materials, little spare time after class and heavy academic pressure from exams. To address these, I suggest teachers recommend proper reading materials according to students’ English levels. Besides, school is expected to reduce students’ studying tasks to allow them more time to read after class.
I do hope that my email can be of some value to your survey.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份，就自身在英语课外阅读方面存在的困难向英文报编辑部写一封邮件，包括自己存在的问题以及建议。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
困难：difficulty→ trouble
就我而言：Personally→ In my opinion
建议：suggest→advise
此外：Besides→ What’s more
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：To address these, I suggest teachers recommend proper reading materials according to students’ English levels.
复合句：To address these, I suggest teachers recommend proper reading materials which can meet students’ English levels.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Learning that you are conducting a survey about students’ difficulties in English extracurricular reading, I’m writing to share my thoughts.（现在分词作状语）
【高分句型2】I do hope that my email can be of some value to your survey.（强调句和that引导的宾语从句）
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。
In the heart of the city, among the chaotic flow of people, stood a small bakery called “Sweet Serenity”. Its golden sign shone under the midday sun, inviting passersby with promises of sugary delights. And at the center of it was Sarah, the owner of Sweet Serenity. With flour-dusted cheeks and a warm smile, she greeted customers like old friends.
Everything seemed cheerful and peaceful, but behind this, Sarah was struggling to keep her bakery running. Rent was due, and supplies and sales were all declining. Worse still, she heard about a big company’s plan to enter the neighborhood and undoubtedly, the bakery couldn’t compete with the big chains moving in. The future of Sweet Serenity really hung in the balance.
Over the next few weeks, Sarah poured all her energy into Sweet Serenity. She launched a social media campaign and hosted baking classes, trying to bringing the bakery back to life. Hard as she worked, business remained sliding.
As the days passed, Sarah watched helplessly as boxes were packed and shelves emptied. Customers came by to offer their comfort, but their sympathy only deepened her sense of defeat. On the eve of Sweet Serenity’s closure, Sarah sat alone in the empty bakery, tears streaming down her face. She had poured her heart and soul into this place, only to see it slip away. “How could I possibly find a solution to save my bakery Is there anyone who can give me a hand ” she thought to herself.
But then, a cheerful sound caught her ear. It was the sound of laughter and music floating in from the street outside. Curious, Sarah looked through the window to see a crowd gathering around a food truck parking across the street.
It was a new addition to the neighborhood, a mobile bakery called “The Rolling Oven”. The owner, a young woman named Mia, was handing out samples of her tasty cupcakes and engaging customers with her infectious enthusiasm.
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Suddenly, a light of hope was fueled within Sarah.
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Slowly but surely, more customers flooded in after they teamed up.
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【答案】Suddenly, a light of hope was fueled within Sarah. “Teaming up might save my bakery,” she thought. With renewed determination, Sarah dashed to the food truck. “What if we cooperate to compete against the big chains, Mia ” she said eagerly. Mia’s eyes widened in surprise, but then she smiled broadly. “Great idea!” she cried out. Soon, after careful planning and preparation, they opened a new bakery named Sweet Serenity & The Rolling Oven and created a new menu appealing to most customers, hoping to change the situation with their joint efforts.
Slowly but surely, more customers flooded in after they teamed up. They came into the bakery, eager to taste the new treats and support the two women who had refused to give up. Gradually, Sweet Serenity & The Rolling Oven became a beloved trend in the neighborhood, bringing joy and sweetness to all who visited. And Sarah, with a smile on her face and flour on her apron, learned that no matter what challenges lay ahead, she would always find a way to rise.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Sarah，是一个对顾客非常热心且友好人，她每天像问候老朋友一样问候来店的每一位顾客。然而，在面包房和谐平静的表面背后，Sarah 肩负着巨大的经营压力。由于经营不善、房租到期，商业巨头进驻社区等原因，这个面包房处于濒临倒闭的边缘。尽管 Sarah努力改变经营策略，如通过社交媒体宣传、举办烘焙培训班的等活动来增加面包房人气，但效果并不明显。当Sarah面对倾注多年心血的面包房，走投无路，无可奈何准备放弃的时候，对面街道上热闹的叫卖声吸引了她。在一辆流动面包售卖车旁，女老板 Mia 正在努力叫卖商品并拿出样品给人们品尝，她热情而具有感染力的声音吸引了很多顾客。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“突然，Sarah心中燃起了希望之光。”可知，第一段描写的是Sarah与Mia合作开了一家名为Sweet Serenity & The Rolling Oven的新面包店，并推出了吸引大多数顾客的新菜单。
②由第二段首句内容“慢慢地，但肯定的是，更多的顾客在他们合作后涌入。”可知，第二段描写的是Sweet Serenity & The Rolling Oven成为社区中受人喜爱的趋势，为所有来访者带来欢乐和甜蜜。
2续写线索：燃起希望——精心策划与准备——合伙开面包房——推出新菜单——吸引更多顾客——面包房受人喜爱——明白无论有什么挑战都能寻找到出路
3.词汇激活
行为类
①燃起：fuel/ blaze out/ lit
②急奔：dash/ rush
③合作：cooperate/ collaborate
④吸引：appear to/ attract/ draw
情绪类
微笑：smile/ beam
【点睛】[高分句型1] They came into the bakery, eager to taste the new treats and support the two women who had refused to give up（运用了who引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2] And Sarah, with a smile on her face and flour on her apron, learned that no matter what challenges lay ahead, she would always find a way to rise.（运用了that引导的宾语从句， no matter what引导的让步状语从句）
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