双元艺文2024届高三“最后一卷”
英语试题
注意事项：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：高考范围。
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纸上。
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。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。
1. What did the man do yesterday
A. He hurt his face. B. He went to the dentist. C. He pulled his tooth.
2. What does the woman think of local newspapers
A. Puzzling. B. Satisfying. C. Disappointing.
3. Where are the speakers
A. In a bank. B. At a restaurant. C. In a cinema.
4. What is the man doing
A Planning a vacation. B. Keeping a secret. C. Telling good news.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A song. B. A novel. C. A film.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why did the man make the phone call
A. To ask for a meeting. B. To have a discussion. C. To make a reservation.
7. When will the speakers have dinner together
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where did the woman learn about the apartment
A. In the newspaper. B. On the Internet. C. On TV.
9. How much is the monthly rent
A. About 150. B. About 300. C. About 600.
10. What will bring about an extra fee
A. Heat. B. Parking. C. Electricity.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why did the speakers get there early
A. To attend a class. B. To get good seats. C. To buy some food.
12. Which seats are the speakers least likely to choose
A. The seats in the front. B. The seats in the middle. C. The seats in the back.
13. What are they probably doing
A. They are queuing. B. They are talking about a film.
C. They are buying some popcorn.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Hosting a program. B. Attending a meeting. C. Making a presentation.
15. What makes Hillary nervous
A. Connecting kids. B. Giving a public speech. C. Singing a song onstage.
16. What can better change the world according to Hillary
A Education. B. Politics. C. Business.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is Habitat for Humanity
A. A farm. B. An organization. C. A community.
18. Why did the Fullers found Habitat for Humanity
A. To make profits. B. To live a simple life. C. To provide shelter for the poor.
19. Who must take part in building Habitat houses
A. House owners. B. Local authorities. C. Building companies.
20. What do we know about Habitat houses
A. They are free. B. They are expensive. C. They are cheap.
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 champion for all children, Association to Benefit Children (ABC) offers every child a joyful, beloved life by creating programs in urgent response to the needs of New York City’s most disadvantaged families.
Role: After-school Helper
Responsibilities: Volunteers work besides killed youth workers, family specialists, and educators to create a safe and stimulating space where children are motivated to develop the academic skills and emotional strengths necessary for success in the classroom and in life. Day today volunteer tasks could include providing homework help, teaching a new skill, or participating in scheduled activities.
Days and Times: Monday to Friday, 3: 30pm-5: 30pm at 1841 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10035
Special skills or requirements: No special skills needed, but any special subject that a volunteer wants to teach is welcomed and background check maybe required.
Contact: Jessica Casanova
Role: Study Mate
Responsibilities: Study Mates Connect (SMC) is a virtual tutoring program that offers individualized tutoring sessions in Math and English to school-aged children. Volunteers teach children online at an appointed time each week, and they receive curricular support from SMC staff members. Volunteers make a year-long commitment to tutoring so they can minimize interruptions to the children’s education.
Days and Times: Flexible, but 1-2 hours weekly in the afternoon/evening is needed.
Special skills or requirements: Background check will be required and ability to help with homework and reading is essential.
Contact: Erica Choi
1. What is a task of an after-school helper
A. Cooperating to build a classroom. B. Assisting Jessica to organize activities.
C. Offering help with children’s assignments. D. Teaching parents how to handle children.
2. What is required from a study mate
A. Offering background information. B. Being free from 3pmto5pm.
C. Majoring in Math or English. D. Becoming an SMC staff member.
3. Who are the target readers of the text
A. Poor families B. Activity planners. C. Family specialists. D. Potential volunteers.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了两个志愿者项目的情况以及要求。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Role: After-school Helper中Responsibilities部分中“Day today volunteer tasks could include providing homework help, teaching a new skill, or participating in scheduled activities.(今天志愿者的任务可能包括提供家庭作业帮助，教授一项新技能，或参加预定的活动)”可知，课后帮工的任务是为孩子的作业提供帮助。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Background check will be required and ability to help with homework and reading is essential.(背景调查是必需的，帮助完成作业和阅读的能力是必不可少的)”可知，学习伙伴的要求是提供背景信息。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“A champion for all children, Association to Benefit Children (ABC) offers every child a joyful, beloved life by creating programs in urgent response to the needs of New York City’s most disadvantaged families.(造福儿童协会（ABC）是所有儿童的捍卫者，通过创建紧急响应纽约市最弱势家庭需求的项目，为每个孩子提供快乐，可爱的生活)”结合文章主要介绍了两个志愿者项目的情况以及要求，可知，潜在的志愿者是文章的目标读者。故选D。
B
Most teenagers are still trying to find their passion and purpose in life. However, not Gitanjali Rao. The 15-year-old girl at STEM School Highlands Ranch has been coming up with innovative solutions to worldwide problems since she was ten. It is, therefore, not surprising that the youngster was selected from 5, 000 equally impressive nominees (被提名者) — aged 8 to 16 — for TIME Magazine’s first-ever “Kid of the Year.”
The young girl, who knew she wanted to bring change and positivity to her community since third grade, was just ten years old when she heard about the lead-tainted (含铅的) water in Flint, Michigan, in 2015. After spending two months researching how the area’s drinking water became polluted, Rao began designing a device called Tethys, which attaches to a cellphone and informs the resident via an APP if their drinking water contains traces of the noxious metal. The prototype (模型) earned her the Young Scientist Challenge Award in 2017. A start-up businessman is-working with scientists and medical professionals to test Tethys’ potential and hopes the device will be ready for commercial use.
In 2019, Rao took on another social issue drug abuse. The apps he designed won the Pillar Prize at the Innovation Student Challenge, which helps to catch drug addiction in young adults before it’s too late. Rao said. “I wanted to come up with a way to diagnose such addiction at a nearly stage so you can take action earlier.”
More recently, the teenager has created another inspiring app. “I started to label some words that could be considered bullying, and then the computer search engine took those words and identified words that are similar. You type in a word or phrase, and it’s able topic kit up if it’s bullying, and it gives you the option to edit it or send it the way it is.” Rao told editor Angelina in an interview. “The goal is not to punish. Instead, it gives you the chance to rethink what you’re saying so that you know what to do next time around.”
4. What led to Gitanjali Rao’s being selected as “Kid of the Year”
A She has passion for STEM courses.
B. She is the founder of a popular magazine.
C. She addressed world problems creatively.
D. She beat 5, 000 candidates to enter a school.
5. What does the underlined word “noxious” mean in paragraph 2
A. Precious. B. Harmful. C. Rare. D. Polluted.
6. What is the goal of the app against cyber bullying
A. To give a punishment for bullying. B. To guide users to send proper words.
C. To withdraw bullying messages. D. To help find more accurate expressions.
7. Which of the following can best describe Gitanjali Rao
A. Responsible and productive. B. Generous and aggressive.
C. Emotional and cautious. D. Flexible and dynamic.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了15岁的Gitanjali Rao的成就和贡献。Gitanjali自十岁起就致力于解决世界性问题，她发明了检测饮用水中铅含量的装置Tethys，并设计了帮助识别药物成瘾和校园欺凌的应用软件。她的创新和积极贡献使她荣获《时代》杂志首届“年度儿童”称号。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“The 15-year-old girl at STEM School Highlands Ranch has been coming up with innovative solutions to worldwide problems since she was ten. It is, therefore, not surprising that the youngster was selected from 5, 000 equally impressive nominees (被提名者) — aged 8 to 16 — for TIME Magazine’s first-ever “Kid of the Year.”(这个15岁的女孩从10岁起就开始为全球问题提出创新的解决方案。因此，这个年轻人从5000名8到16岁的同样令人印象深刻的提名者中脱颖而出，成为《时代》杂志有史以来第一个‘年度儿童’，也就不足为奇了)”可知，为全球问题提出创新的解决方案，即创造性地处理世界问题，让Gitanjali Rao被选为“年度儿童”。故选C项。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“The young girl, who knew she wanted to bring change and positivity to her community since third grade, was just ten years old when she heard about the lead-tainted (含铅的) water in Flint, Michigan, in 2015. After spending two months researching how the area’s drinking water became polluted(这个小女孩从三年级起就知道她想为她的社区带来改变和积极，2015年，当她听说密歇根州弗林特市的铅污染水时，她才10岁。在花了两个月的时间研究该地区的饮用水是如何被污染的之后)”可知，10岁的Rao去研究解决的是铅污染水的问题；划线词所在句“Rao began designing a device called Tethys, which attaches to a cellphone and informs the resident via an APP if their drinking water contains traces of the noxious metal.(Rao开始设计一种名为Tethys的设备，它可以连接到手机上，通过APP通知居民他们的饮用水是否含有这种noxious金属的痕迹)”可推知，Rao的设备可以帮助居民发现饮用水中是否含有铅，一种有害金属。划线词noxious作定语，与harmful同义，意为“有害的”。故选B项。
6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“You type in a word or phrase, and it’s able topic kit up if it’s bullying, and it gives you the option to edit it or send it the way it is.” Rao told editor Angelina in an interview. “The goal is not to punish. Instead, it gives you the chance to rethink what you’re saying so that you know what to do next time around.”(‘你输入一个单词或短语，它就会显示出它是否属于欺凌行为，并让你选择编辑它或按原样发送它。’Rao在接受采访时告诉编辑安吉丽娜。‘目的不是惩罚。相反，它给你机会重新思考你说的话，这样你就知道下次该怎么做”)”可推知，反网络欺凌应用程序的目的是帮助用户识别欺凌相关词汇，进而引导用户发送恰当的词语。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Most teenagers are still trying to find their passion and purpose in life. However, not Gitanjali Rao. The 15-year-old girl at STEM School Highlands Ranch has been coming up with innovative solutions to worldwide problems since she was ten.(大多数青少年仍在努力寻找他们的激情和生活目标。然而，Gitanjali Rao不是。这个15岁的女孩从10岁起就开始为全球问题提出创新的解决方案)”可知，Gitanjali Rao从10岁起就开始致力于解决全球问题，说明她非常具有社会责任感（responsible）；根据第二段中“After spending two months researching how the area’s drinking water became polluted, Rao began designing a device called Tethys, which attaches to a cellphone and informs the resident via an APP if their drinking water contains traces of the noxious metal.(在花了两个月的时间研究该地区的饮用水是如何被污染的之后，Rao开始设计一种名为Tethys的设备，它可以连接到手机上，通过APP通知居民他们的饮用水是否含有有毒金属的痕迹)”、第三段中“In 2019, Rao took on another social issue drug abuse. The apps he designed won the Pillar Prize at the Innovation Student Challenge, which helps to catch drug addiction in young adults before it’s too late.(2019年，Rao开始关注另一个社会问题——毒品滥用。他设计的应用程序赢得了创新学生挑战赛的支柱奖，该挑战赛旨在帮助年轻人在为时已晚之前抓住毒瘾)”和最后一段中“More recently, the teenager has created another inspiring app. (最近，这个少年又开发了另一个鼓舞人心的应用程序)”可知，Gitanjali Rao解决了很实际问题，有很多重要的发现和创造，因此这个少年是个富有成效（productive）的人。故选A项。
C
In the film Finding Nemo, the character Dory attempts to speak “whale”. Now a team of scientists say they could be one step closer to doing that. They used computer technology to analyze whale sounds and think they have translated their first whale word.
Sperm whales (抹香鲸) don’t speak a “language” in the same way as humans do, but they communicate by using a series of clicks. Scientists from Project CETI, an organization dedicated to translating sperm whale language, have spent years listening to the creatures. They have placed microphones on whales and planted underwater microphones off the coast of the Caribbean Island of Dominica to record the animals’ conversations.
Now the team is using artificial intelligence to find patterns in the whales’ sounds. The scientists have been trying to match the sound patterns with the whales’ behavior to see if certain “words” match certain actions .This could reveal the meaning of each individual sound or set of sounds.
So far, the scientists think they understand the signal for “dive”. They have also mapped out a kind of sperm whale phonetic signal (phonetic means turning sounds into symbols). However, like Dory, they have a long way to go before they can truly speak “whale”. Unlocking the language of sperm whales could help to protect them. Whales are an important part of marine (海洋) ecosystems all over the world. Their bodies also store large amounts of carbon, which helps to reduce pollution in the atmosphere. If humans spoke “whale”, it could be possible to warn them away from dangerous objects and areas, such as fishing nets they can become trapped in or shallow shorelines where they can get stuck.
8. How do sperm whales interact with each other
A. By making sounds. B. By using microphones.
C. By tail movements. D. By eye contact.
9. What does the artificial intelligence technique aim to find out about the whales
A. How they identify each other.
B. How they understand sound signal.
C. What language pattern they have in common.
D. What specific sound mode they use to communicate.
10. What could be a possible benefit of speaking “whale”
A. To imitate the sounds made by whales. B. To understand the behavior of fishers.
C. To tell whales about potential danger. D. To reduce pollution in the atmosphere.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the project
A. Unclear. B. Hopeful. C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了关于抹香鲸的研究，研究发现抹香鲸通过发出声音相互影响。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Sperm whales (抹香鲸) don’t speak a “language” in the same way as humans do, but they communicate by using a series of clicks.(抹香鲸不像人类那样说“语言”，但它们通过一系列的短而尖的声音来交流)”可知，抹香鲸通过发出声音相互影响。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Now the team is using artificial intelligence to find patterns in the whales’ sounds. The scientists have been trying to match the sound patterns with the whales’ behavior to see if certain “words” match certain actions .This could reveal the meaning of each individual sound or set of sounds.(现在，该团队正在使用人工智能来寻找鲸鱼声音中的模式。科学家们一直试图将声音模式与鲸鱼的行为相匹配，看看某些“单词”是否与某些行为相匹配，这可能会揭示每个声音或一组声音的含义)”可知，人工智能技术的目的是发现鲸鱼的用什么特定的声音模式来交流。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“If humans spoke “whale”, it could be possible to warn them away from dangerous objects and areas, such as fishing nets they can become trapped in or shallow shorelines where they can get stuck.(如果人类会说“鲸鱼语”，就有可能警告它们远离危险的物体和区域，比如它们可能被困在渔网里，或者它们可能被困在浅滩上)”可知，说“鲸鱼语”可以告诉鲸鱼潜在的危险。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Unlocking the language of sperm whales could help to protect them. Whales are an important part of marine (海洋) ecosystems all over the world. Their bodies also store large amounts of carbon, which helps to reduce pollution in the atmosphere. If humans spoke “whale”, it could be possible to warn them away from dangerous objects and areas, such as fishing nets they can become trapped in or shallow shorelines where they can get stuck.(解开抹香鲸的语言有助于保护它们。鲸鱼是全球海洋生态系统的重要组成部分。它们的身体也储存了大量的碳，这有助于减少大气中的污染。如果人类会说“鲸鱼”，就有可能警告它们远离危险的物体和区域，比如它们可能被困在渔网里，或者它们可能被困在浅滩上)”可知，作者对这个项目的态度是充满希望的。故选B。
D
When someone damages their backbone, the injury can leave them paralyzed (瘫痪). Now, scientists have given three paralyzed men the ability to walk again, thanks to an implanted device.
The human backbone, or spine, doesn’t just help us stand up straight. Inside is the spinal cord, which carries important information between the head and the lower part of the body. This information moves around as bursts of electricity traveling between the brain and the other parts of the body. When the spinal cord is hurt, this pathway gets damaged and they can’t move their legs.
Now scientists in Switzerland have given three paralyzed men the ability to walk again. To help them walk again, the men had surgery. A special device was placed directly on the lower part of their spinal cord, below their injury. This “implant” contained sixteen electrodes, which are small objects that electricity can pass through. The researchers made sure the electrodes were lined up with nerves that control the leg muscles. The scientists controlled the implants from a tablet computer.
The patient’s brains aren’t sending “walking” messages to their legs. Instead, the tablet tells the implant to send the walking messages. The researchers used computers to generate patterns of movement, like taking a step. The patient then uses the tablet to choose the pattern and the muscles move in the chosen way. Over time, the men were able to walk using a special walker with buttons to control each leg.
The solution isn’t perfect. It’s very expensive, it requires difficult surgery, and the patients can’t walk without the system. But the scientists are hopeful that in the future, this sort of technology will allow many paralyzed people to begin to walk again in just hours.
12. What's the main function of the spinal cord
A. It serves as a message carrier. B. It helps people stand up straight.
C. It takes control of the muscles. D. It produces signals for movements.
13. What is the implanted device expected to do
A. Activate the damaged nerves. B. Identify the position of the injury.
C. Test the degree of the damage. D. Bridge the nerve gap made by the injury.
14. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. How the surgery is performed. B. How the device works on patients.
C. How the patients walk without aid. D. How movement patterns are designed.
15. Which can be the best title of the text
A. Damaged nerves recover after surgery.
B. Tablets are used in a medical treatment.
C. Implant helps the paralyzed walk again.
D. Scientists made a discovery on backbones.
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了科学家通过植入特殊装置让瘫痪者恢复行走能力。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Inside is the spinal cord, which carries important information between the head and the lower part of the body.（里面是脊髓，它在头部和身体下部之间传递重要信息。）”可知，脊髓的主要功能是传递重要信息，是一个信息载体。故选A项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Inside is the spinal cord, which carries important information between the head and the lower part of the body. This information moves around as bursts of electricity traveling between the brain and the other parts of the body. When the spinal cord is hurt, this pathway gets damaged and they can’t move their legs.（里面是脊髓，它在头部和身体下部之间传递重要信息。这些信息作为电流在大脑和身体其他部位之间传播。当脊髓受伤时，这条通路就会受损，他们的腿就不能动了。）”以及第三段“The researchers made sure the electrodes were lined up with nerves that control the leg muscles. The scientists controlled the implants from a tablet computer.（研究人员确保电极与控制腿部肌肉的神经对齐。科学家们通过平板电脑控制植入物。）”可知，脊髓受伤时，神经流受损导致他们的腿不能动，所以科学家植入特殊装置的预期用途是弥合受伤造成的神经间隙。故选D项。
【14题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Instead, the tablet tells the implant to send the walking messages. The researchers used computers to generate patterns of movement, like taking a step. The patient then uses the tablet to choose the pattern and the muscles move in the chosen way.（相反，平板电脑让植入物发送行走信息。研究人员使用计算机生成运动模式，比如迈出一步。然后，患者使用平板电脑选择模式，肌肉以选定的方式运动。）”可知，本段主要介绍了该设备如何在患者身上工作。故选B项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Now, scientists have given three paralyzed men the ability to walk again, thanks to an implanted device.（现在，由于植入了一种设备，科学家们已经让三名瘫痪男子恢复了行走的能力。）”以及最后一段“But the scientists are hopeful that in the future, this sort of technology will allow many paralyzed people to begin to walk again in just hours.（但科学家们希望，在未来，这种技术将允许许多瘫痪的人在短短几个小时内重新开始行走。）”可知，文章主要介绍了科学家通过植入特殊装置让瘫痪者恢复行走能力，所以“植入物帮助瘫患者再次行走”可以作为文章标题。故选C项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Become a global citizen without leaving home
As an undergraduate student, I often dream of traveling the world and experiencing various cultures; I dream of having a better perspective and contributing politically, socially and economically towards the world. ___16___.
Here are some tips on tackling the feeling of being separated from the international community simply because you can’t afford to travel.
Join an international club.
There are different international clubs, especially at many universities, which allow you to make connections with people from around the world. For example, AIESEC is the world’s largest student-run organization that offers opportunities for students to go on international internships (实习). ___17___ — being involved in helping someone else’s travels permits you to be a part of their international experience.
Be engaged with world news and participate in discussions about current events.
Paying attention to international news broadens your sense of current events outside your borders, which can lead to reflection about your local environment. ___18___ — even if you cannot physically be where events originate.
Make an international pen pal (笔友) .
Having a pen pal is all about creating relationships with others that can allow you to learn about and embrace cultural differences. Strong friendships can have lasting effects. ___19___.
Take an international development or language class.
___20___. Taking an international development course can help you gain insight into international relations and development. These courses require our brains to remember and form ideas, which allows for positive debate and understanding of the world around us. Language classes can also make you feel like you are part of another culture.
A. Education is the best way to gain new perspectives
B. Demonstrating your understanding of current events is a way to be involved
C. It also offers local students the chance to help facilitate these internships
D. There are several websites that offer the service of volunteering without borders
E. However, financial stress makes these plans difficult and traveling takes time I may not have
F. Learning about different aspects of a country allows for a greater understanding of our global world
G. If you end up traveling in the future, there’s a chance that you can meet your international friend
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. B 19. G 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章为想参与到国际社会中但负担不起旅行费用的人提供了一些有用的建议。
【16题详解】
前文“As an undergraduate student, I often dream of traveling the world and experiencing various cultures; I dream of having a better perspective and contributing politically, socially and economically towards the world. (作为一名本科生，我经常梦想着环游世界，体验不同的文化；我梦想有一个更好的视角，为世界在政治、社会和经济上做出贡献)”介绍自己环游世界、为世界做贡献的梦想，因此E项“However, financial stress makes these plans difficult and traveling takes time I may not have (然而，经济压力使这些计划变得困难，旅行需要我可能没有的时间)”符合语境，指出实现梦想面临的困难，和前文构成转折，其中的these plans指代前文提到的梦想。故选E。
【17题详解】
前文“For example, AIESEC is the world’s largest student-run organization that offers opportunities for students to go on international internships (实习). (例如，AIESEC是世界上最大的学生组织，为学生提供国际实习机会)”举出AIESEC的例子，说明其提供的服务，后文“being involved in helping someone else’s travels permits you to be a part of their international experience (参与帮助别人的旅行可以让你成为他们国际经验的一部分)”说明帮助他人旅行的意义，因此C项“It also offers local students the chance to help facilitate these internships (它还为当地学生提供了帮助促进这些实习的机会)”符合语境，进一步说明AIESEC提供的服务，承接前文，引出后文的意义，其中的It指代前文的AIESEC。故选C。
【18题详解】
前文“Paying attention to international news broadens your sense of current events outside your borders, which can lead to reflection about your local environment. (关注国际新闻可以拓宽你对国外时事的感知，这可以让你反思当地的环境)”说明关注国际新闻的意义，后文“even if you cannot physically be where events originate (即使你无法亲临事件发生的地方)”引出退一步讲的情况，因此B项“Demonstrating your understanding of current events is a way to be involved (展示你对时事的理解是一种参与的方式)”符合语境，进一步说明关注国际新闻的意义，承接前文，和后文形成让步关系，其中的current events和前文的current events是同词复现。故选B。
【19题详解】
前文“Having a pen pal is all about creating relationships with others that can allow you to learn about and embrace cultural differences. Strong friendships can have lasting effects. (拥有一个笔友就是与他人建立关系，这可以让你了解并接受文化差异。牢固的友谊可以产生持久的影响)”说明交国际笔友的意义，因此G项“If you end up traveling in the future, there’s a chance that you can meet your international friend (如果你将来去旅行，你就有机会认识你的国际朋友)”符合语境，说明将来可能有机会认识这位国际笔友，承接前文，其中的friend与前文的friendships呼应。故选G。
【20题详解】
空处位于段首，需引出段落内容。段落标题“Take an international development or language class. (参加国际发展或语言课程)”建议去学习，后文“Taking an international development course can help you gain insight into international relations and development. (学习国际发展课程可以让你对国际关系和国际发展有更深入的了解)”和“Language classes can also make you feel like you are part of another culture. (语言课程也可以让你感觉你是另一种文化的一部分)”展开说明学习这两类课程的意义，因此A项“Education is the best way to gain new perspectives (教育是获得新视角的最佳途径)”符合语境，指出教育的意义，呼应标题，契合后文内容。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。
Sixteen-year-old Corion Evans made a daring rescue to save three teenage girls. The 16-year-old was hanging out with two____21____in a parking area near the Pascagoula River in July when a____22____with three teenage girls inside moved off a boat ramp (斜坡) and into the river. It came to rest some 20 feet from land, and then sank. Actually, the driver had ____23____followed wrong directions from her GPS.
It was around 2: 30 a.m. by the time Evans and his brothers got to the river’s____24____. In the darkness, they could barely____25____the girls holding on to the roof, the only part of the car still____26____water. But they could hear ____27____.
Evans took off his shirt and____28____, threw his phone down, and then____29____into the water, a river he knew alligators (短吻鳄) called home. He helped the first girl he saw and,____30____her head above water, led her ashore.
Just then, Police Officer Mercer arrived. He jumped into the river to help another of the ____31____. But halfway back to shore, the girl____32____and went underwater, pulling Mercer down with her. Seeing this, Evans jumped back in the water and helped them____33____the shore.
There was still one girl in the water, who could not swim. She was s gulping (吞) water,____34____, struggling to stay afloat. “I heard her shouting ‘Help!’ and then I grabbed her.” Evans told the Washington Post later.
The three girls and Officer Mercer were then taken to the hospital and finally____35____. They’re alive because Corion Evans risked his life to save them.
21. A. brothers B. friends C. classmates D. students
22. A. truck B. boat C. car D. motorbike
23. A. strongly B. blindly C. generally D. foolishly
24. A. area B. center C. mouth D. edge
25. A. make out B. shout to C. calm down D. turn down
26. A. inside B. under C. above D. over
27. A. whispering B. quarreling C. sobbing D. screaming
28. A. shoes B. hat C. clothes D. scarf
29. A. dropped B. ran C. dived D. sank
30. A. pushing B. keeping C. forcing D. managing
31. A. boys B. teenagers C. rescuers D. drivers
32. A. coughed B. emerged C. swam D. panicked
33. A. go through B. look into C. get to D. find out
34. A. wounded B. shocked C. abandoned D. scared
35. A. released B. checked C. rescued D. discovered
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了16岁的Corion Evans勇敢救人的故事。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：今年7月，这名16岁的女孩和两个兄弟在帕斯卡古拉河附近的一个停车区域闲逛，当时一辆载有三名十几岁女孩的汽车从划船坡道上冲入河中。A. brothers兄弟；B. friends朋友；C. classmates同学；D. students学生。根据下文“It was around 2:30 a.m. by the time Evans and brothers Karon and Caleb got to the river’s ___4___. (凌晨两点半左右，埃文斯和兄弟卡伦、凯莱布来到河边)”可知，当时Corion与兄弟（brothers）在一起。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：今年7月，这名16岁的女孩和两个兄弟在帕斯卡古拉河附近的一个停车场闲逛，当时一辆载有三名十几岁女孩的汽车从划船坡道上冲入河中。A. truck卡车；B. boat船；C. car汽车；D. motorbike摩托车。根据第二段“In the darkness, they could barely___5___the girls holding onto the roof, the only part of the car still,___6___, above water. But they could hear___7___. (在黑暗中，他们勉强看到女孩们抓住车顶，那是汽车仅存的依然还勉强保持在水面之上的部分)” 可知，car为复现词，女孩们在车（car）里。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：实际上，司机盲目地按照她的GPS指示走错了方向。A. strongly强烈地；B. blindly摸黑地；C. generally一般；D. foolishly愚蠢地。根据下文“followed wrong directions from her GPS.(跟着GPS的错误方向走)”可知，司机盲目地按照她的GPS指示走错了方向，冲进了河里。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：凌晨两点半左右，埃文斯和兄弟卡伦、凯莱布来到河边。A. area区域；B. center中心；C. mouth嘴；D. edge边缘。根据上文“The 16-year-old was hanging out with two___1___in a parking area near the Pascagoula River in July when a___2___with three teenage girls inside propelled off a boat ramp (斜坡) and into the river. (今年7月，这名16岁的女孩和两个兄弟在帕斯卡古拉河附近的一个停车区域闲逛，当时一辆载有三名十几岁女孩的汽车从船的斜坡上冲入河中)”可知，载有三个女孩的车冲进河中，所以埃文斯三人来到河边（edge）。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：在黑暗中，他们勉强看到女孩们抓住车顶，那是汽车仅存的依然还勉强保持在水面之上的部分。A. make out辨认；B. shout to对……大喊；C. calm down冷静下来；D. turn down拒绝。根据本句中的“In the darkness”可知，他们在黑暗中辨认出(make out)车里的状况。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：在黑暗中，他们勉强看到女孩们抓住车顶，那是汽车仅存的依然还勉强保持在水面之上的部分。A. inside在里面；B. under在下面；C. above在上面；D. over超越。根据上文“The 16-year-old was hanging out with two___1___in a parking area near the Pascagoula River in July when a___2___with three teenage girls inside propelled off a boat ramp (斜坡) and into the river. It came to rest some 20 feet from land, then sank. (今年7月，这名16岁的女孩和两个兄弟在帕斯卡古拉河附近的一个停车场闲逛，当时一辆载有三名十几岁女孩的汽车从划船坡道上冲入河中。它停在离陆地约20英尺的地方，然后下沉)”可知，车字冲入河中离岸约20英尺的地方，并下沉，只有车顶勉强在水面上了，above符合语境，故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是他们可以听到尖叫声。A. whispering窃窃私语；B. quarreling争吵；C. sobbing抽泣；D. screaming尖叫，大声叫。根据第六段中“I heard Cora screaming “Help!” (我听到科拉尖叫着‘救命！’)”可知，落水女孩子在大声叫（screaming）“救命”，screaming为复现词，故填D。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：埃文斯脱下衬衫和鞋子，扔下手机，然后跳入水中，他知道这条河被短吻鳄称为家。A. shoes鞋子；B. hat帽子；C. clothes衣服；D. scarf围巾。根据常识可以知道，如果需要下河救人，首先脱掉上衣和鞋子。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：埃文斯脱下衬衫和鞋子，扔下手机，然后跳入水中，他知道这条河被短吻鳄称为家。A. dropped掉落；B. ran奔跑；C. dived跳水；D. sank沉没。根据空后的water，以及a river，以及下文“He dived into the river to help another of the ___12___. (就在这时，警官加里·默瑟赶到了。他跳入河中去帮助另一位乘客)”可知，和后来的警官一样，埃文斯跳入河中去救人，dived为复现词。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他帮助他看到的第一个女孩，让她的头露出水面，把她带上岸。A. pushing推动；B. keeping保持；C. forcing强迫；D. managing管理。keep her head above water意为“让她的头保持在水而之上”，以免对方呛水，keep符合语境。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他跳进河里去帮助另一个青少年。A. boys男孩；B. teenagers青少年；C. rescuers救援者；D. drivers司机。根据上文“with three teenage girls inside moved off a boat ramp (斜坡) and into the river. ”可知，因为落水的是一辆汽车，在车上的另一个是青少年。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在回到岸边的半路上，她惊慌失措，沉入水下，把默瑟也拖了下去。A. coughed咳嗽；B. emerged出现；C. swam游泳；D. panicked惊慌失措。根据本句中“went underwater, pulling Mercer down with her”可知，当有人来营救自己的时候，居然还会沉下水，还把对方也拖下去，说明这个女孩当时很恐慌（panicked），所以才会出这种状况。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：看到这些，埃文斯跳回水里，帮助他们上岸。A. go through经历；B. look into调查；C. get to到达；D. find out查明。根据后文“the shore”可知，此处指埃文斯帮助他们到达岸边。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她大口大口地喝水，很害怕，挣扎着要浮在水面上。A. wounded受伤；B. shocked震惊；C. abandoned遗弃；D. scared害怕。根据上文“There was still one girl in the water. Cora Watson, 19, could not swim. (水里还有一个女孩。19岁的科拉·沃森不会游泳)”可知，最后一个落水者不会游泳，已经在开始喝水，所以很害怕（scared）。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：三名女孩和默瑟警官随后被送往医院，最终出院。A. released出院；B. checked检查；C. rescued救援；D. discovered发现。根据上文“taken to the hospital”可知，此处指被带到医院，最后出院。故选A。
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。
During the 2023 Spring Festival Gala, an acrobatics how titled “Me and Grandpa Walking on Stilts” impressed global audiences. With children____36____ (show) off their stilt-walking skills, the show definitely brought the joyful atmosphere to the world.
Stilts walking, or Cai Gao Qiao in Chinese, is a popular traditional folk performance often____37____ (see) during the Spring Festival. It often appears at circuses or parades across China,____38____has the meaning of standing tall and having one step up in the new year.
Stilts walking has a long history in China and has been listed____39____a national intangible cultural heritage.____40____is believed that the practice started with ancient Chinese people using stilts to harvest fruits on trees and for fishing in ponds. Later, the practical use of stilts ____41____ (transform) into an art form with brightly-colored costumes, make-up, and even acrobatic moves.
The stilts are mostly made of wood with____42____support point in the middle partition (隔板)____43____can be used as a standing platform by the performers. Stilt walking requires a high degree of skill land the walkers must be brave enough to get around with merely two thin sticks tied to their____44____ (foot). They need to practice a lot to learn to be steady while walking and to perform more beautiful movement patterns, they need to be even more _____45_____ (exceptional) skillful.
【答案】36. showing
37. seen 38. and
39. as 40. It
41. was transformed
42 a 43. that##which
44. feet 45. exceptionally
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了踩高跷的历史以及表演特点。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：随着孩子们展示他们的高跷技巧，这场表演无疑给世界带来了欢乐的气氛。此处show与children构成主动关系，用现在分词作宾补。故填showing。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：踩高跷是春节期间经常看到的一种流行的传统民间表演。此处see与performance构成被动关系，用过去分词作定语，故填seen。
【38题详解】
考查连词。句意：它经常出现在中国各地的马戏团或游行中，寓意在新的一年里站得高，比别人高一步。结合前后文语境可知为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：踩高跷在中国有着悠久的历史，已被列为国家级非物质文化遗产。短语be listed as表示“被列为”。故填as。
【40题详解】
考查固定句型。句意：人们认为，这种做法始于古代中国人用高跷在树上摘水果和在池塘里钓鱼。表示“人们相信……”句型为It is believed that…。故填It。
【41题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：后来，高跷的实际用途变成了一种艺术形式，色彩鲜艳的服装，化妆，甚至杂技动作。主语the practical use of stilts与谓语构成被动关系，且发生在过去用一般过去时的被动语态，谓语用单数。故填was transformed。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：高跷大多是用木头做的，在中间隔板上有一个支撑点，可以作为表演者站立的平台。此处point为泛指，且support是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：高跷大多是用木头做的，在中间隔板上有一个支撑点，可以作为表演者站立的平台。定语从句修饰先行词partition，在从句作主语，指物。故填that/which。
【44题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：踩高跷需要很高的技巧，走路的人必须足够勇敢，脚上只绑着两根细木棍。根据上文walkers可知数量大于一为复数。故填feet。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意：他们需要大量的练习来学习走路时的稳定和表演更多美丽的动作模式，他们需要更加异常熟练。修饰形容词skillful应用副词exceptionally，故填exceptionally。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是校英语俱乐部负责人李华，一年一度的英语戏剧节即将来临，你们准备排练欧·亨利的《最后一片叶子》。请你给外教Mr. White写一封邮件，请他帮助修改你们改编的剧本。内容包括：1.遇到困难；
2.请求帮助。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
词汇：英语戏剧节 English Drama Festival 欧·亨利 O. Henry
Dear Mr White,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. White,
As the head of our school’s English Club, I’m writing to seek your assistance in our upcoming English Drama Festival.
We’ve chosen to adapt O. Henry’s “The Last Leaf” for our performance, but we’ve had some difficulties scripting. We’ve made initial efforts to adapt the story, but we feel the script still lacks the depth and nuance of the original work.
Given your vast experience and expertise in literature and drama, we would greatly appreciate it if you could review our adapted script and provide feedback on how to improve it.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Mr. White写一封邮件，请他帮助修改你们改编的剧本。
【详解】1.词汇积累
选择：choose→select
帮助：assistance→help
即将到来：upcoming→forthcoming
改进：improve→perfect
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：We’ve made initial efforts to adapt the story, but we feel the script still lacks the depth and nuance of the original work.
拓展句：Although we’ve made initial efforts to adapt the story, we feel the script still lacks the depth and nuance of the original work.
【点睛】[高分句型1] We’ve chosen to adapt O. Henry’s “The Last Leaf” for our performance, but we’ve had some difficulties scripting. (运用了动名词作宾语)
[高分句型2] Given your vast experience and expertise in literature and drama, we would greatly appreciate it if you could review our adapted script and provide feedback on how to improve it. (运用了if引导条件状语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I am a mother of three and have recently completed my college degree. Before receiving the degree, the last Sociology (社会学) class left me a deep impression.
The teacher of the class was absolutely inspiring with great qualities. Her last project of the term was called “Smile.” The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally.
Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to a fast food restaurant one cold March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son. We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch—a strong feeling of panic welled up inside me as I turned to see why they had moved.
As I turned around I smelled a horrible “dirty body” smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was “smiling” His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of light a she searched for acceptance. He said, “Good day” as he counted the few coins he had been holding tightly. The second man fumbled (摸索) with his hands a she stood behind his friend. I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his caregiver.
The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, “coffee is all, Miss,” because that was all they could afford. If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm. Then I really felt it-the urge was so great that I almost couldn’t contain my tears.
I smiled and asked the young lady to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray (托盘).
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I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand.
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【答案】范文
I smiled and asked the young lady to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray. I told her to place them on the tab, and I walked over to the gentlemen’s table. As I placed the tray in front of them, I told them they were from a friend. The blue-eyed gentleman looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, “Thank you.” I just smiled and walked away. I felt my heart was filled with warmth and joy. The two men seemed so grateful and happy for the small gesture of kindness. I realized that sometimes, it’s the smallest things that can make a huge difference in someone’s life.
I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand. I shared my experience with the class and the teacher. The teacher nodded and said, “That’s what this project is all about. It’s not just about smiling at people, but about making a difference in their lives with a simple act of kindness.” The class was silent for a moment, and then someone clapped, and soon the whole class joined in. I felt a sense of pride and accomplishment as I realized that I had not just completed a project, but had also made a real impact on someone’s life. That night, I knew that my college degree was not just a piece of paper; it was a testament to my growth and ability to make a difference in the world.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和家人去餐厅吃饭的时候，遇到了一个浑身脏兮兮的人来买咖啡。于是作者给对方买了早饭，对方感激作者，作者还和老师和同学分享了这个故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我微笑着请那位年轻女士在另一个托盘上再给我两份早餐”可知，第一段可描写作者帮助他人的经过以及得到感谢。
②由第二段首句内容“在最后一节课的晚上，我带着这个故事回到了学校”可知，第二段可描写作者分享这次经历以及感悟。
2.续写线索：买早饭给对方——得到感谢——感到温暖快乐——分享故事——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①充满：be filled with /be full of
②影响：impact /influence
③意识到：realize/be aware of
情绪类
①快乐：joy /happiness
②感谢：grateful/gratitude
【点睛】[高分句型1] I realized that sometimes, it’s the smallest things that can make a huge difference in someone’s life. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] I felt a sense of pride and accomplishment as I realized that I had not just completed a project, but had also made a real impact on someone’s life. (运用了as引导原因状语从句和that引导的宾语从句)双元艺文2024届高三“最后一卷”
英语试题
注意事项：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：高考范围。
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纸上。
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。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。
1. What did the man do yesterday
A. He hurt his face. B. He went to the dentist. C. He pulled his tooth.
2. What does the woman think of local newspapers
A. Puzzling. B. Satisfying. C. Disappointing.
3. Where are the speakers
A. In a bank. B. At a restaurant. C. In a cinema.
4. What is the man doing
A. Planning a vacation. B. Keeping a secret. C. Telling good news.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A song. B. A novel. C. A film.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why did the man make the phone call
A. To ask for a meeting. B. To have a discussion. C. To make a reservation.
7. When will the speakers have dinner together
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where did the woman learn about the apartment
A. In the newspaper. B. On the Internet. C. On TV.
9. How much is the monthly rent
A. About 150. B. About 300. C. About 600.
10. What will bring about an extra fee
A. Heat. B. Parking. C. Electricity.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why did the speakers get there early
A. To attend a class. B. To get good seats. C. To buy some food.
12. Which seats are the speakers least likely to choose
A. The seats in the front. B. The seats in the middle. C. The seats in the back.
13. What are they probably doing
A. They are queuing. B. They are talking about a film.
C. They are buying some popcorn.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Hosting a program. B. Attending a meeting. C. Making a presentation.
15. What makes Hillary nervous
A. Connecting kids. B. Giving a public speech. C. Singing a song onstage.
16. What can better change the world according to Hillary
A. Education. B. Politics. C. Business.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is Habitat for Humanity
A A farm. B. An organization. C. A community.
18. Why did the Fullers found Habitat for Humanity
A. To make profits. B. To live a simple life. C. To provide shelter for the poor.
19. Who must take part in building Habitat houses
A. House owners. B. Local authorities. C. Building companies.
20. What do we know about Habitat houses
A. They are free. B. They are expensive. C. They are cheap.
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 champion for all children, Association to Benefit Children (ABC) offers every child a joyful, beloved life by creating programs in urgent response to the needs of New York City’s most disadvantaged families.
Role: After-school Helper
Responsibilities: Volunteers work besides killed youth workers, family specialists, and educators to create a safe and stimulating space where children are motivated to develop the academic skills and emotional strengths necessary for success in the classroom and in life. Day today volunteer tasks could include providing homework help, teaching a new skill, or participating in scheduled activities.
Days and Times: Monday to Friday, 3: 30pm-5: 30pm at 1841 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10035
Special skills or requirements: No special skills needed, but any special subject that a volunteer wants to teach is welcomed and background check maybe required.
Contact: Jessica Casanova
Role: Study Mate
Responsibilities: Study Mates Connect (SMC) is a virtual tutoring program that offers individualized tutoring sessions in Math and English to school-aged children. Volunteers teach children online at an appointed time each week, and they receive curricular support from SMC staff members. Volunteers make a year-long commitment to tutoring so they can minimize interruptions to the children’s education.
Days and Times: Flexible, but 1-2 hours weekly in the afternoon/evening is needed.
Special skills or requirements: Background check will be required and ability to help with homework and reading is essential.
Contact: Erica Choi
1. What is a task of an after-school helper
A. Cooperating to build a classroom. B. Assisting Jessica to organize activities.
C Offering help with children’s assignments. D. Teaching parents how to handle children.
2. What is required from a study mate
A. Offering background information. B. Being free from 3pmto5pm.
C. Majoring in Math or English. D. Becoming an SMC staff member.
3. Who are the target readers of the text
A. Poor families B. Activity planners. C. Family specialists. D. Potential volunteers.
B
Most teenagers are still trying to find their passion and purpose in life. However, not Gitanjali Rao. The 15-year-old girl at STEM School Highlands Ranch has been coming up with innovative solutions to worldwide problems since she was ten. It is, therefore, not surprising that the youngster was selected from 5, 000 equally impressive nominees (被提名者) — aged 8 to 16 — for TIME Magazine’s first-ever “Kid of the Year.”
The young girl, who knew she wanted to bring change and positivity to her community since third grade, was just ten years old when she heard about the lead-tainted (含铅的) water in Flint, Michigan, in 2015. After spending two months researching how the area’s drinking water became polluted, Rao began designing a device called Tethys, which attaches to a cellphone and informs the resident via an APP if their drinking water contains traces of the noxious metal. The prototype (模型) earned her the Young Scientist Challenge Award in 2017. A start-up businessman is-working with scientists and medical professionals to test Tethys’ potential and hopes the device will be ready for commercial use.
In 2019, Rao took on another social issue drug abuse. The apps he designed won the Pillar Prize at the Innovation Student Challenge, which helps to catch drug addiction in young adults before it’s too late. Rao said. “I wanted to come up with a way to diagnose such addiction at a nearly stage so you can take action earlier.”
More recently, the teenager has created another inspiring app. “I started to label some words that could be considered bullying, and then the computer search engine took those words and identified words that are similar. You type in a word or phrase, and it’s able topic kit up if it’s bullying, and it gives you the option to edit it or send it the way it is.” Rao told editor Angelina in an interview. “The goal is not to punish. Instead, it gives you the chance to rethink what you’re saying so that you know what to do next time around.”
4. What led to Gitanjali Rao’s being selected as “Kid of the Year”
A. She has passion for STEM courses.
B She is the founder of a popular magazine.
C. She addressed world problems creatively.
D. She beat 5, 000 candidates to enter a school.
5. What does the underlined word “noxious” mean in paragraph 2
A. Precious. B. Harmful. C. Rare. D. Polluted.
6. What is the goal of the app against cyber bullying
A. To give a punishment for bullying. B. To guide users to send proper words.
C. To withdraw bullying messages. D. To help find more accurate expressions.
7. Which of the following can best describe Gitanjali Rao
A. Responsible and productive. B. Generous and aggressive.
C Emotional and cautious. D. Flexible and dynamic.
C
In the film Finding Nemo, the character Dory attempts to speak “whale”. Now a team of scientists say they could be one step closer to doing that. They used computer technology to analyze whale sounds and think they have translated their first whale word.
Sperm whales (抹香鲸) don’t speak a “language” in the same way as humans do, but they communicate by using a series of clicks. Scientists from Project CETI, an organization dedicated to translating sperm whale language, have spent years listening to the creatures. They have placed microphones on whales and planted underwater microphones off the coast of the Caribbean Island of Dominica to record the animals’ conversations.
Now the team is using artificial intelligence to find patterns in the whales’ sounds. The scientists have been trying to match the sound patterns with the whales’ behavior to see if certain “words” match certain actions .This could reveal the meaning of each individual sound or set of sounds.
So far, the scientists think they understand the signal for “dive”. They have also mapped out a kind of sperm whale phonetic signal (phonetic means turning sounds into symbols). However, like Dory, they have a long way to go before they can truly speak “whale”. Unlocking the language of sperm whales could help to protect them. Whales are an important part of marine (海洋) ecosystems all over the world. Their bodies also store large amounts of carbon, which helps to reduce pollution in the atmosphere. If humans spoke “whale”, it could be possible to warn them away from dangerous objects and areas, such as fishing nets they can become trapped in or shallow shorelines where they can get stuck.
8. How do sperm whales interact with each other
A. By making sounds. B. By using microphones.
C. By tail movements. D. By eye contact.
9. What does the artificial intelligence technique aim to find out about the whales
A. How they identify each other.
B. How they understand sound signal.
C. What language pattern they have in common.
D. What specific sound mode they use to communicate.
10. What could be a possible benefit of speaking “whale”
A. To imitate the sounds made by whales. B. To understand the behavior of fishers.
C. To tell whales about potential danger. D. To reduce pollution in the atmosphere.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the project
A. Unclear. B. Hopeful. C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent.
D
When someone damages their backbone, the injury can leave them paralyzed (瘫痪). Now, scientists have given three paralyzed men the ability to walk again, thanks to an implanted device.
The human backbone, or spine, doesn’t just help us stand up straight. Inside is the spinal cord, which carries important information between the head and the lower part of the body. This information moves around as bursts of electricity traveling between the brain and the other parts of the body. When the spinal cord is hurt, this pathway gets damaged and they can’t move their legs.
Now scientists in Switzerland have given three paralyzed men the ability to walk again. To help them walk again, the men had surgery. A special device was placed directly on the lower part of their spinal cord, below their injury. This “implant” contained sixteen electrodes, which are small objects that electricity can pass through. The researchers made sure the electrodes were lined up with nerves that control the leg muscles. The scientists controlled the implants from a tablet computer.
The patient’s brains aren’t sending “walking” messages to their legs. Instead, the tablet tells the implant to send the walking messages. The researchers used computers to generate patterns of movement, like taking a step. The patient then uses the tablet to choose the pattern and the muscles move in the chosen way. Over time, the men were able to walk using a special walker with buttons to control each leg.
The solution isn’t perfect. It’s very expensive, it requires difficult surgery, and the patients can’t walk without the system. But the scientists are hopeful that in the future, this sort of technology will allow many paralyzed people to begin to walk again in just hours.
12. What's the main function of the spinal cord
A. It serves as a message carrier. B. It helps people stand up straight.
C. It takes control of the muscles. D. It produces signals for movements.
13. What is the implanted device expected to do
A. Activate the damaged nerves. B. Identify the position of the injury.
C. Test the degree of the damage. D. Bridge the nerve gap made by the injury.
14. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. How the surgery is performed. B. How the device works on patients.
C. How the patients walk without aid. D. How movement patterns are designed.
15. Which can be the best title of the text
A. Damaged nerves recover after surgery.
B. Tablets are used in a medical treatment.
C. Implant helps the paralyzed walk again.
D. Scientists made a discovery on backbones.
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。
Become a global citizen without leaving home
As an undergraduate student, I often dream of traveling the world and experiencing various cultures; I dream of having a better perspective and contributing politically, socially and economically towards the world. ___16___.
Here are some tips on tackling the feeling of being separated from the international community simply because you can’t afford to travel.
Join an international club.
There are different international clubs, especially at many universities, which allow you to make connections with people from around the world. For example, AIESEC is the world’s largest student-run organization that offers opportunities for students to go on international internships (实习). ___17___ — being involved in helping someone else’s travels permits you to be a part of their international experience.
Be engaged with world news and participate in discussions about current events.
Paying attention to international news broadens your sense of current events outside your borders, which can lead to reflection about your local environment. ___18___ — even if you cannot physically be where events originate.
Make an international pen pal (笔友) .
Having a pen pal is all about creating relationships with others that can allow you to learn about and embrace cultural differences. Strong friendships can have lasting effects. ___19___.
Take an international development or language class
___20___. Taking an international development course can help you gain insight into international relations and development. These courses require our brains to remember and form ideas, which allows for positive debate and understanding of the world around us. Language classes can also make you feel like you are part of another culture.
A. Education is the best way to gain new perspectives
B. Demonstrating your understanding of current events is a way to be involved
C. It also offers local students the chance to help facilitate these internships
D. There are several websites that offer the service of volunteering without borders
E. However, financial stress makes these plans difficult and traveling takes time I may not have
F. Learning about different aspects of a country allows for a greater understanding of our global world
G. If you end up traveling in the future, there’s a chance that you can meet your international friend
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。
Sixteen-year-old Corion Evans made a daring rescue to save three teenage girls. The 16-year-old was hanging out with two____21____in a parking area near the Pascagoula River in July when a____22____with three teenage girls inside moved off a boat ramp (斜坡) and into the river. It came to rest some 20 feet from land, and then sank. Actually, the driver had ____23____followed wrong directions from her GPS.
It was around 2: 30 a.m. by the time Evans and his brothers got to the river’s____24____. In the darkness, they could barely____25____the girls holding on to the roof, the only part of the car still____26____water. But they could hear ____27____.
Evans took off his shirt and____28____, threw his phone down, and then____29____into the water, a river he knew alligators (短吻鳄) called home. He helped the first girl he saw and,____30____her head above water, led her ashore.
Just then, Police Officer Mercer arrived. He jumped into the river to help another of the ____31____. But halfway back to shore, the girl____32____and went underwater, pulling Mercer down with her. Seeing this, Evans jumped back in the water and helped them____33____the shore.
There was still one girl in the water, who could not swim. She was s gulping (吞) water,____34____, struggling to stay afloat. “I heard her shouting ‘Help!’ and then I grabbed her.” Evans told the Washington Post later.
The three girls and Officer Mercer were then taken to the hospital and finally____35____. They’re alive because Corion Evans risked his life to save them.
21. A. brothers B. friends C. classmates D. students
22. A. truck B. boat C. car D. motorbike
23. A. strongly B. blindly C. generally D. foolishly
24. A. area B. center C. mouth D. edge
25. A. make out B. shout to C. calm down D. turn down
26. A. inside B. under C. above D. over
27. A. whispering B. quarreling C. sobbing D. screaming
28. A. shoes B. hat C. clothes D. scarf
29. A. dropped B. ran C. dived D. sank
30. A. pushing B. keeping C. forcing D. managing
31. A. boys B. teenagers C. rescuers D. drivers
32. A. coughed B. emerged C. swam D. panicked
33. A. go through B. look into C. get to D. find out
34. A. wounded B. shocked C. abandoned D. scared
35. A. released B. checked C. rescued D. discovered
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。
During the 2023 Spring Festival Gala, an acrobatics how titled “Me and Grandpa Walking on Stilts” impressed global audiences. With children____36____ (show) off their stilt-walking skills, the show definitely brought the joyful atmosphere to the world.
Stilts walking, or Cai Gao Qiao in Chinese, is a popular traditional folk performance often____37____ (see) during the Spring Festival. It often appears at circuses or parades across China,____38____has the meaning of standing tall and having one step up in the new year.
Stilts walking has a long history in China and has been listed____39____a national intangible cultural heritage.____40____is believed that the practice started with ancient Chinese people using stilts to harvest fruits on trees and for fishing in ponds. Later, the practical use of stilts ____41____ (transform) into an art form with brightly-colored costumes, make-up, and even acrobatic moves.
The stilts are mostly made of wood with____42____support point in the middle partition (隔板)____43____can be used as a standing platform by the performers. Stilt walking requires a high degree of skill land the walkers must be brave enough to get around with merely two thin sticks tied to their____44____ (foot). They need to practice a lot to learn to be steady while walking and to perform more beautiful movement patterns, they need to be even more _____45_____ (exceptional) skillful.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是校英语俱乐部负责人李华，一年一度的英语戏剧节即将来临，你们准备排练欧·亨利的《最后一片叶子》。请你给外教Mr. White写一封邮件，请他帮助修改你们改编的剧本。内容包括：1.遇到困难；
2.请求帮助。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
词汇：英语戏剧节 English Drama Festival 欧·亨利 O. Henry
Dear Mr White,
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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 am a mother of three and have recently completed my college degree. Before receiving the degree, the last Sociology (社会学) class left me a deep impression.
The teacher of the class was absolutely inspiring with great qualities. Her last project of the term was called “Smile.” The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally.
Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to a fast food restaurant one cold March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son. We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch—a strong feeling of panic welled up inside me as I turned to see why they had moved.
As I turned around I smelled a horrible “dirty body” smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was “smiling” His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of light a she searched for acceptance. He said, “Good day” as he counted the few coins he had been holding tightly. The second man fumbled (摸索) with his hands a she stood behind his friend. I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his caregiver.
The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, “coffee is all, Miss,” because that was all they could afford. If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm. Then I really felt it-the urge was so great that I almost couldn’t contain my tears.
I smiled and asked the young lady to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray (托盘).
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I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand.
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