2024年高考考前临考押题卷
英语（新高考Ⅱ卷专用）
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，请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. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Fire at thieves. B. Get back the ring. C. Give up the ring.
2. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a store.
3. When will the woman’s rent be due
A. On May 18th. B. On May 20th. C. On May 21st.
4. What does the guess sound like
A. Just funny. B. Reasonable. C. Nonsense.
5. How was the woman’s bag bought
A. Through the Internet. B. With her bonus. C. At a high price.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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 are the two speakers talking about
A. Weekend plans. B. Favorite sports. C. Outdoor activities.
7. Why is the man not sure about going camping
A. He doesn’t like it. B. He will be busy. C. He was hoping to see a movie.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who did the man learn the trade from
A. From his friend. B. From himself. C. From his mother.
9. How much does the woman finally want to pay for the ring
A. $45. B. $40. C. $35.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the lady’s main goal
A. To keep a good figure. B. To get more exercise. C. To have a physical examination.
11. What do you think of the work-out plan
A. Effective for everyone. B. Very personal. C. Hard to carry out.
12. Why does the woman choose the one-month service
A. To save money. B. To achieve her goal. C. To have a try.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why do they need caps and gowns
A. For a campus show.
B. For the graduation ceremony.
C. For a grand party.
14. How do most students get their caps and gowns
A. They rent them.
B. The school provides them.
C. They buy them.
15. Why do some of the education majors have their caps and gowns made
A. They keep them as reminders.
B. They can use them again.
C. They can be more beautiful.
16. What does Mary ask Lisa to do
A. To take a picture for her.
B. To have a picture taken together.
C. To take a picture with the man.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did Cleaver’s design win a prize in the 2024 competition
A. It well represents the Chinese dragon.
B. It symbolically shows Chinese New Year.
C. It truly displays what the dragon looks like.
18. What qualities of the Chinese dragon does the design indicate
A. Power and leadership. B. Kindness and courage. C. Knowledge and wisdom.
19. What is special about the Chinese loong compared with the Western dragon
A. More fearful. B. More positive. C. More realistic.
20. What do we know about Phil Cleaver
A. He has a special love of Chinese animals.
B. He has excellent skills of Chinese painting.
C. He has a good understanding of Chinese culture.
第二部分 阅读理解(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)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Best Language Learning Apps of 2024
Duolingo
Duolingo encourages you to make a habit of practicing with a reward system and a social component. You'll receive between one and five Lingots of app currency for each day in which you meet your set goal, with which you can buy fun decorations in the store. Meanwhile, the in-app social network encourages you to invite your friends to the app and compare scores to see who studies the hardest.
Busuu
It is user-friendly and offers flexibility in the choice of the courses. You get to pick where you'd like to begin in the course. The app teaches you vocabulary words and phrases, presenting them both on their own and within sentences. As you progress through the levels, it also evaluates your knowledge through quizzes to ensure you're learning effectively.
Memrise
Memrise is unique in how it teaches new words and phrases. It integrates words into sentences alongside words that sound similar in your language, which makes it easier to remember. You might also come across multiple images with familiar objects overlaid with foreign words, helping you make stronger connections.
Rosetta Stone
There are dozens of common phrases that are spoken aloud in the language you want to learn, and you have to repeat the words back to practice your pronunciation. One highlight is that it can skip forward to any lesson or let you follow through from beginning to end. There's also a phrasebook (常用语手册) with basic words and words related to restaurants, hotels, and getting around-all very useful for someone traveling.
21. What can you do with Duolingo
A. Earn some money. B. Interact with other learners.
C. Buy decorations in cash. D. Earn cash through log-in.
22. Which app is most appropriate for visual learners
A. Duolingo. B. Busuu. C. Memrise. D. Rosetta Stone.
23. What do Busuu and Rosetta Stone have in common
A. They offer flexibility in courses.
B. They encourage learning by testing.
C. They focus on teaching pronunciation.
D. They adopt themed-based teaching methods.
B
In Takoma Park, Maryland, in suburban Washington, people, adults or students, lined up at a pay phone outside a restaurant several times a week.
“Once I put the phone out there, it just took off,” said David Schulman, a Takoma Park violinist who created the Bird Calls Phone. Listeners push 1 to hear a yellow-crowned night heron (夜鹭), 7 to hear a pileated (红冠) woodpecker’s call and 9 for the distinct scream of a red-tailed hawk. Instructions about how to use the phone are in three languages: English, Spanish and Amharic — a reflection of Takoma Park’s Ethiopian community. In all, 10 birds native to the Takoma Park area are featured.
In addition to being fun, listening to Bird songs can reduce stress and anxiety, studies show. Even hearing recordings of birds can relieve negative emotions.
After noticing an abandoned, nonworking pay phone in town, Schulman wondered if he could turn it into something appealing. He said, “I really like the old technology of just picking up a receiver, pressing one button and having something happen.” Schulman thought bringing birds sounds to the abandoned phone was a way to add a bit of nature to the neighborhood.
Takoma Park city officials agreed, and they budgeted $5, 000 to complete the project. Schulman reached out to The McCaulay Library in Ithaca, New York, which agreed to send him a few dozen recordings of native birds. He then managed to gain the help of software engineer and artist Branden Hall to rewire the phone to play different bird calls. Schulman said he persuaded several of his friends to record short descriptions of each bird to go with the calls.
“One thing I like about the Bird Calls Phone is that it’s the opposite of a loud broadcast,” Schulman said. “Only one person can listen at a time, and each person will take away their own unique experience.”
24. What will listeners hear if they press buttons on the pay phone
A. The calls of native birds. B. Songs in different languages.
C. Descriptions of local creatures. D. Instructions on reducing stress.
25. Which of the following best describes David Schulman
A. Observant and nature-loving. B. Diligent and easy-going.
C. Serious and public-spirited. D. Ambitious and kind-hearted.
26. What can be inferred about the project
A. It encourages art appreciation.
B. It presents the harmony among birds.
C. It turns loud broadcasts into private phones.
D. It receives broad support from the community.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Violinist Specializes in Ecology B. Pick up the Phone, Hear Bird songs
C. Close to Nature, Far From Depression D. Turn Trash into Treasure in Washington
C
In 1835, William Talbot finally succeeded in producing a photograph of his country house. He declared that his was the first house ever known to have drawn its own picture. The drawing was formed “by the action of light upon sensitive paper. ” Photography offered nature a “pencil” to paint herself through optical (光学的) and chemical means alone.
By the mid-nineteenth century, people no longer needed to hire a draftsman to draw detailed images because the process could be completed instantly with a camera. Advocates for the technology stated that not only was it more precise than the human hand-it was faster and cheaper.
The removal of human fallibility in the creating process was one of photography’s biggest selling points, but this also started debates about the new medium’s implications for visual culture. Could images made largely by a machine be considered art If so, where did human creativity fit in this process
As the twenty-first century becomes increasingly automated (自动化的), more and more people attempt to identify where human agency exists in the technologically driven world. Images generated with artificial intelligence by companies like OpenAI are stimulating questions like those that emerged with the coming of the photograph. By typing a sentence, users can generate “new” images composed from images collected across the internet. The result has been a flood of AI-generated images in places that are previously unique to human authors. Painting competitions, commercial graphic design and the fashion of portraiture (肖像) have all since collided with the technology in troubling ways.
The fine arts were thought to be a final hold-out of human creativity, but the surprisingly high quality of AI-generated images is producing deeper questions about the nature of originality. If the history of photography tells us anything, it’s that the debate won’t be settled quickly, straightforwardly or by the institutions we typically associate with cultural gatekeeping.
28. Why did Talbot declare that his house had drawn its own picture
A. To downplay human factors in the creation.
B. To investigate a supernatural phenomenon.
C. To show his advanced knowledge in science.
D. To demonstrate the beauty of his country house.
29. What does the word “it” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to
A. The photo of Talbot’s house. B. The image by a draftsman.
C. The technology of a camera. D. The paper sensitive to light.
30. What do OpenAI and cameras have in common
A. They improve the taste of beauty. B. They advocate fashion designs.
C. They challenge human agency. D. They produce original images.
31. What did the author indicate by referring to the history of photography
A. Cultural gatekeepers will solve the issue as they did.
B. AI-generated images will go through a similar debate.
C. The nature of originality will be held in human hands.
D. The fine arts will include photography and AI images.
D
Humans have sailed the oceans’ surfaces for millennia (千年), but their depths remain effectively uncharted. Only about a quarter of the seafloor has been mapped at high resolution. Maps of most regions display only approximate depths and often miss entire underwater mountains or canyons (峡谷).
So a group of researchers has recruited some deep-diving experts: Elephant Seals and Weddell Seals. Scientists have been placing trackers on these blubbery marine mammals around Antarctica for years, gathering data on ocean temperature and salinity. For a new study, the researchers compared these dives’ location and depth data with some of the less detailed seafloor maps. They spotted places where the seals dove deeper than should have been possible according to the maps-meaning the existing depth estimates were inaccurate.
In eastern Antarctica’s Vincennes Bay, the diving seals helped the scientists find a large, hidden underwater canyon. An Australian research ship called the RSV Nuyina later measured the canyon’s exact depth using sonar, and the researchers have proposed naming their find the Mirounga-Nuyina Canyon — honoring both the ship and the involved Elephant Seals, genus (动植物的属) Mirounga.
But seals can’t map the entire ocean floor. The trackers used in the study could pinpoint a seal’s geographical location only within about 1.5miles. Plus, because the seals don’t always dive to the bottom of the ocean, they can reveal only where the bottom is deeper than in existing maps — not shallower. McMahon notes that scientists could improve on these data by using more precise GPS trackers and analyzing the seals’ diving patterns to determine whether they have reached the seafloor or simply stopped descending.
The current seal-dive data can still be valuable for an important task says Anna W hlin, an oceanographer. The deep ocean around Antarctica is warmer than the frigid waters at the surface, and seafloor canyons can allow that warmer water to flow to the ice along the continent’s coast, W hlin explains. To predict how Antarctica’s ice will melt, scientists will need to know where those canyons are and how deep they go.
32. What problem is mentioned at the beginning of the text
A. Lack of the map. B. Not enough tools.
C. Ineffective charts. D. Inaccurate measurement.
33. How did the researchers conduct the study
A. By observing the seals. B. By comparing different data.
C. By using advanced equipment. D. By analyzing the existing maps.
34. What does the underlined words “their find” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The canyon. B. The ship. C. The seals. D. The genus.
35. What can be inferred from the text
A. The present data is of little use.
B. Seal’s swimming pattern influences the data.
C. The ocean’s surface around Antarctica is warmer.
D. The seal can’t reach deep ocean because of temperature.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace and could help you achieve more in your personal life too. Here’s how to enhance your strategy.
Develop analytical thinking
The key to effective problem solving is the ability to break down complex issues into smaller, more manageable components. ____36____. This involves systematically deconstructing a problem, understanding its differences and identifying the relationships between its various elements. Improving analytical thinking requires a structured approach. Begin by clearly defining the problem at hand, identifying its key components and recognizing the interconnections between them.
Promote creativity
____37____ To develop creativity, you must engage in activities that can stimulate your imagination and form new ideas. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields, experiences and cultures can serve as a source of creative problem solving.
Strengthen communication skills
Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives and adjusts individuals toward a common goal. Good communication begins with the art of expression. This needs choosing the right words and structuring information logically. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information with focus. ____38____.
Learn from mistakes
Mistakes are not failures but a good way to success. ____39____. Analyze what goes wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. It not only accelerates the learning process but also encourages collective problem-solving skills.
____40____
The journey to becoming an expert problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. Seeking continuous learning opportunities ensures that you stay ahead of changing challenges and acquire the necessary skills. Furthermore, networking with professionals in your field provides a good way of shared learning.
A. Stay well informed
B. Seek continuous learning
C. Improving it requires a structured approach
D. Each mistake will give you a chance to think and learn
E. Out-of-the-box thinking is essential for problem solving
F. These will make sure your message is easy to understand
G. It involves not just hearing words but understanding the differences
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。
Alone But Not Lonely
I walked into Panera and placed my order. After I paid and filled my plastic cup with water, I walked to find a 41 .As Is at down, I 42 that at the table next to me, there was an older man eating his soup alone. The chair in front of him was empty; he wasn’t 43 the seat. He was genuinely eating all alone.
As this fact settled in, a feeling of sadness began to 44 me. Was he lonely Did he want someone to keep him company This wasn’t the first time Id felt sad when I noticed someone eating alone. I don’t like being alone very much. 45 , I don’t like seeing people eat alone. I automatically 46 they’re lonely and need someone to be there for them.
For some reason, eating with other people is the 47 .Modern society has 48 to the point where most people eat with others and do almost every activity together. But is it possible we just don’t want to 49 lonely
For me, it’s easy to feel pressured to be alone 50 see everyone else around me 51 by a friend. So many people are always around someone else, and that may make people think we always need someone with us to feel 52 about ourselves.
But that’s not true. We can enjoy being alone and we shouldn’t be 53 to eat alone if that’s what we want to do. Ultimately, if seeing someone eating alone, I’ll bear in mind that maybe they just want a 54 from the world, or maybe they prefer it that way. It’s important to realize seeing someone doing something alone doesn’t always 55 they’re lonely.
41. A. spot B. mat C. seat D. man
42. A. suspected B. noticed C. assessed D. predicted
43. A. finding B. booking C. taking D. saving
44. A. call for B. turn down C. wash over D. appeal to
45. A. Therefore B. However C. Anyhow D. Nevertheless
46. A. appreciate B. insist C. advocate D. assume
47. A. norm B. sacrifice C. bonus D. dilemma
48. A. extended B. evolved C. fallen D. compared
49. A. sound B. turn C. appear D. prove
50. A. when B. although C. unless D. until
51. A. disturbed B. accompanied C. tracked D. envied
52. A. lonelier B. worse C. calmer D. better
53. A. thrilled B. afraid C. inspired D. pleased
54. A. wonder B. promise C. favor D. break
55. A. announce B. stress C. mean D. reveal
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Since its first appearance in Paris in mid-December, the Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show 56 (attract) huge crowds to admire its fine designs and 57 (color) lights during the cold winter nights at the 163-year-old Jardin d’Acclimatation amusement park.
It is the first time that the lantern show, 58 national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) item in Shanghai, has been held outside China.
The show, which opened on Dec.15 in Paris at the same time as the one that opened in Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden, 59 (be) among events celebrating the 60 (sixty) anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic relations. It also welcomes the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. The show will run through Feb. 25.
According to the event’s organizer Yuyuan Inc., 3,000 online tickets 61 (buy) up in a day, with additional ones being sold in-person.
At the brightly lit double dragon-shaped gate, long lines 62 visitors can be seen at the entrance.
63 (theme) “Classic of Mountains and Seas”, 64 shares the name of the ancient Chinese mythology (神话) Shan Hai Jing, the event comprises 60 large Chinese lantern sets and 2,000 traditional lanterns, 65 (allow) visitors to appreciate the breathtaking art of Chinese lanterns and broader Chinese culture.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
在“世界遗产日”（World Heritage Day）到来之际，一些著名的景点纷纷推出云端游。你利用手机app游览了一些著名的国内景点。请写一篇英文短文给校英文报投稿，分享你的经历。
内容包括：
1.你云端游的景点；
2.你的感受。
My Online Travel
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第二节(满分25分)
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。
One year ago, when we were in the fifth grade, a new classmate named Jack joined us. He was often late for class and had a strange smell on him, which made the girls not want to be “neighbours” with him, let alone sit next to him. It is said that once, a naughty boy curiously opened his backpack and many crushed soda cans and empty drink bottles that we usually throw into the trash fell out. Therefore, the boys in our class mocked (嘲笑) him as the “trash king”.
Later, during a class meeting, our teacher, Ms. Zhang, told us about his story of using garbage to make inventions. It turns out that Jack is not an ordinary elementary school student, but a “garbage-inspired inventor” who has won the city invention award. According to Ms. Zhang, most of his inventions were picked up from garbage dumps (堆). During that class meeting, Jack showed us his invention of a“domestic wastewater separation system”.
Afterwards, some of us became deeply interested in these small inventions and started to admire Jack’s way of “picking up trash”. We even joined him in picking up trash on weekends and during holidays. From then on, we no longer called him the “trash king”. Instead, we formed a group of five boys and actively searched for usable materials in various garbage dumps around the city. Under Jack’s guidance, we learned that there are many uses for seemingly useless trash. Once, we stayed at school to process the collected materials. Jack mentioned that he was facing a problem with his latest invention—a small cart for buying vegetables that needed to be lightweight. All other materials were solved except for the wheels. How could we find a suitable material for the wheels We racked our brains (绞尽脑汁) and came up with different ideas, such as using soda cans or taking off the wheels from suitcases. However, Jack reminded us that our group should focus on making inventions from waste rather than causing damage to create them. We were all deep in thought.
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。
When I got home and drank a bottle of water, I suddenly had an idea.
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Jack indeed adopted my suggestion and fixed a row of bottle caps as wheels on his vegetable cart.
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2024年高考考前临考押题卷
英语（新高考Ⅱ卷专用）
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，请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. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Fire at thieves. B. Get back the ring. C. Give up the ring.
2. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a store.
3. When will the woman’s rent be due
A. On May 18th. B. On May 20th. C. On May 21st.
4. What does the guess sound like
A. Just funny. B. Reasonable. C. Nonsense.
5. How was the woman’s bag bought
A. Through the Internet. B. With her bonus. C. At a high price.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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 are the two speakers talking about
A. Weekend plans. B. Favorite sports. C. Outdoor activities.
7. Why is the man not sure about going camping
A. He doesn’t like it. B. He will be busy. C. He was hoping to see a movie.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who did the man learn the trade from
A. From his friend. B. From himself. C. From his mother.
9. How much does the woman finally want to pay for the ring
A. $45. B. $40. C. $35.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the lady’s main goal
A. To keep a good figure. B. To get more exercise. C. To have a physical examination.
11. What do you think of the work-out plan
A. Effective for everyone. B. Very personal. C. Hard to carry out.
12. Why does the woman choose the one-month service
A. To save money. B. To achieve her goal. C. To have a try.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why do they need caps and gowns
A. For a campus show.
B. For the graduation ceremony.
C. For a grand party.
14. How do most students get their caps and gowns
A. They rent them.
B. The school provides them.
C. They buy them.
15. Why do some of the education majors have their caps and gowns made
A. They keep them as reminders.
B. They can use them again.
C. They can be more beautiful.
16. What does Mary ask Lisa to do
A. To take a picture for her.
B. To have a picture taken together.
C. To take a picture with the man.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did Cleaver’s design win a prize in the 2024 competition
A. It well represents the Chinese dragon.
B. It symbolically shows Chinese New Year.
C. It truly displays what the dragon looks like.
18. What qualities of the Chinese dragon does the design indicate
A. Power and leadership. B. Kindness and courage. C. Knowledge and wisdom.
19. What is special about the Chinese loong compared with the Western dragon
A. More fearful. B. More positive. C. More realistic.
20. What do we know about Phil Cleaver
A. He has a special love of Chinese animals.
B. He has excellent skills of Chinese painting.
C. He has a good understanding of Chinese culture.
听力答案
1-5 CACBA 6-10 ABCCA 11-15 BCBAB 16-20 BACBC
听力材料
Text 1
M: What Your diamond ring is lost
W: Yeah, I just cannot find it anywhere.
M: It must have been stolen by the few thieves. I’ll get it back for you.
W: You are risking your neck. Don’t you know they have guns
Text 2
W: My dear, what’s for supper
M: Red cooked fish and noodles with fresh mushrooms.
W: Very good, need I help you
M: No, don’t need. I can do myself. You can watch TV now.
Text 3
M: Jack has a room for rent. But the present renter won’t move out until May 20. Can you wait
W: Sure. My present rent will be due the following day.
M: OK. I’ll check it two days ahead.
Text 4
M: Jane! What a beautiful skirt you have on!
W: Thank you! Guess how much it cost.
M: Bright colors, smooth material, excellent craftsmanship, soft lines…It looks elegant on you! It can’t be any cheap stuff. Something around five hundred dollars, I guess.
Text 5
M: Your bag looks so beautiful. It must be very expensive! Did you get a big bonus
W: Oh, I bought it on eBay. It was only one-tenth of the original price. And the purchase was so easy.
Text 6
M: What are you doing over the weekend, Sara
W: I’m planning to go bowling tonight. Tomorrow I was hoping to see a movie. What about you
M: I want to go camping, you know, just get away for the weekend. I’m not sure I’ll be able to, though.
W: Why not
M: Well, I have a lot of work. I’ll see how it goes.
Text 7
M: Hello. Do you like this jewelry I made most of these items myself.
W: You really have talent. How did you learn to do this
M: My mother taught me some tricks of the trade. I’ve always loved jewelry.
W: Me, too. But I could never make rings like these.
M: I’ve been making these designs for over ten years. I sold one like for forty-five dollars. You can have a ring for forty dollars.
W: I’ll take one right now for thirty-five dollars.
M: It’s a deal!
Text 8
M: Good afternoon, madam. How can I help you
W: Well, I am a little bit out of shape. I think I should get some exercise to keep fit. What kind of service do you offer
M: First of all, we’ll make a personalized work-out plan according to your physical conditions and your personal needs.
W: How can you get that done
M: Well, we give each customer a qualified personal trainer. The trainer will assess you and then come up with the work-out plan.
W: What else
M: Then you’ll be taught all the necessary techniques to use the equipment and achieve your goal.
W: Sounds pretty good. How much do you charge
M: That depends. We offer membership for one month, half a year and one year.
W: Perhaps one month. I’ll just have a try at first.
M: Wise decision. That is 400 yuan. You’ll find it’s totally worth it.
W: OK, I’ll take it.
Text 9
M: Well, I finished my last final today.
W: The end of all the hard work for my master’s. What a nice feeling to get my degree!
M: Do you want to attend the graduation ceremony
W: Certainly. After years of hard work, I wouldn’t miss it. By the way, where can I find my cap and gown
M: Do you want to have them made or do you want to rent them
W: Oh, I think they’re provided by the school for that special day.
M: No, those you have to provide for yourself.
W: What do most of the students do
M: Well, most of them only need a cap and gown for that particular graduation ceremony service, but some of the education majors have had them made, because they will be teachers, and they’ll need them for student graduation ceremony each year.
W: Then, I might as well have them made.
M: Mary, don’t move. Stand right there. It’s a good shot. The background is very pretty.
W: Hold it a second. I want to fix my hairpin.
M: It doesn’t matter. Say “cheese”.
W: Here’s Lisa. May I take a picture with her
M: Certainly. OK, got you.
Text 10
Phil Cleaver, a British designer, won a prize in the 2024 Global Zodiac Design Competition for his work well including ancient representations of the Chinese dragon.
To display his understanding of this year’s Chinese zodiac animal, the Chinese dragon, also known as “loong” according to its pronunciation in Chinese, Cleaver combined different symbolic objects in his work: an antique Chinese dragon-shaped pipe placed across an open book, with the book resting against a backboard.
“The loong itself is an antique pipe, beautiful in its detail, and it sits on a book that is a story of a dragon. The book is a very old symbol of knowledge ... the book reflects the knowledge and wisdom of the loong,” Phil Cleaver told Xinhua in a written interview.
This is his second time taking part in this contest. Last year, for the contest marking the Year of the Rabbit, he presented a print entitled Rabbit Moon, which he said was inspired by an ancient Chinese fairy tale.
Referring to a comparison between the Western and Chinese dragons, Cleaver said the two types of dragons share some similarities in how they are shown in paintings, but Chinese culture contributes much better qualities to the dragons than the concept of a horrible animal well accepted in Western culture.
第二部分 阅读理解(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)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Best Language Learning Apps of 2024
Duolingo
Duolingo encourages you to make a habit of practicing with a reward system and a social component. You'll receive between one and five Lingots of app currency for each day in which you meet your set goal, with which you can buy fun decorations in the store. Meanwhile, the in-app social network encourages you to invite your friends to the app and compare scores to see who studies the hardest.
Busuu
It is user-friendly and offers flexibility in the choice of the courses. You get to pick where you'd like to begin in the course. The app teaches you vocabulary words and phrases, presenting them both on their own and within sentences. As you progress through the levels, it also evaluates your knowledge through quizzes to ensure you're learning effectively.
Memrise
Memrise is unique in how it teaches new words and phrases. It integrates words into sentences alongside words that sound similar in your language, which makes it easier to remember. You might also come across multiple images with familiar objects overlaid with foreign words, helping you make stronger connections.
Rosetta Stone
There are dozens of common phrases that are spoken aloud in the language you want to learn, and you have to repeat the words back to practice your pronunciation. One highlight is that it can skip forward to any lesson or let you follow through from beginning to end. There's also a phrasebook (常用语手册) with basic words and words related to restaurants, hotels, and getting around-all very useful for someone traveling.
21. What can you do with Duolingo
A. Earn some money. B. Interact with other learners.
C. Buy decorations in cash. D. Earn cash through log-in.
22. Which app is most appropriate for visual learners
A. Duolingo. B. Busuu. C. Memrise. D. Rosetta Stone.
23. What do Busuu and Rosetta Stone have in common
A. They offer flexibility in courses.
B. They encourage learning by testing.
C. They focus on teaching pronunciation.
D. They adopt themed-based teaching methods.
【答案】21.B 22.C 23.A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2024年最好的语言学习应用软件。
【解析】
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Duolingo 部分的最后一句"Meanwhile, the in-app social network encourages you to invite your friends to the app and compare scores to see who studies the hardest."可知,你可以邀请朋友一起使用该应 用软件。通过比较学习分数高低看谁是最勤奋的。因此,在应用软件上可以与朋友交流，一起学习。故选B项。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据Memrise 部分的最后一句"You might also come across multiple images with familiar objects overlaid with foreign words, helping you make stronger connections."可知,词汇和熟悉物体的图像的匹配有助于增强学习效果,所以该应用软件适合视觉学习者使用。故选C项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Busuu部分的第一句"It is user-friendly and offers flexibility in in the choice of the courses."和 Rosetta Stone 部分的第二句"One highlight is that it can skip forward to any lesson ... from beginning to end."可知,在这两款学习软件上使用者可以灵活选择课程。故选A项。
B
In Takoma Park, Maryland, in suburban Washington, people, adults or students, lined up at a pay phone outside a restaurant several times a week.
“Once I put the phone out there, it just took off,” said David Schulman, a Takoma Park violinist who created the Bird Calls Phone. Listeners push 1 to hear a yellow-crowned night heron (夜鹭), 7 to hear a pileated (红冠) woodpecker’s call and 9 for the distinct scream of a red-tailed hawk. Instructions about how to use the phone are in three languages: English, Spanish and Amharic — a reflection of Takoma Park’s Ethiopian community. In all, 10 birds native to the Takoma Park area are featured.
In addition to being fun, listening to Bird songs can reduce stress and anxiety, studies show. Even hearing recordings of birds can relieve negative emotions.
After noticing an abandoned, nonworking pay phone in town, Schulman wondered if he could turn it into something appealing. He said, “I really like the old technology of just picking up a receiver, pressing one button and having something happen.” Schulman thought bringing birds sounds to the abandoned phone was a way to add a bit of nature to the neighborhood.
Takoma Park city officials agreed, and they budgeted $5, 000 to complete the project. Schulman reached out to The McCaulay Library in Ithaca, New York, which agreed to send him a few dozen recordings of native birds. He then managed to gain the help of software engineer and artist Branden Hall to rewire the phone to play different bird calls. Schulman said he persuaded several of his friends to record short descriptions of each bird to go with the calls.
“One thing I like about the Bird Calls Phone is that it’s the opposite of a loud broadcast,” Schulman said. “Only one person can listen at a time, and each person will take away their own unique experience.”
24. What will listeners hear if they press buttons on the pay phone
A. The calls of native birds. B. Songs in different languages.
C. Descriptions of local creatures. D. Instructions on reducing stress.
25. Which of the following best describes David Schulman
A. Observant and nature-loving. B. Diligent and easy-going.
C. Serious and public-spirited. D. Ambitious and kind-hearted.
26. What can be inferred about the project
A. It encourages art appreciation.
B. It presents the harmony among birds.
C. It turns loud broadcasts into private phones.
D. It receives broad support from the community.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Violinist Specializes in Ecology B. Pick up the Phone, Hear Bird songs
C. Close to Nature, Far From Depression D. Turn Trash into Treasure in Washington
【答案】24．A 25．A 26．D 27．B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。在马里兰州的塔科马帕克市，人们每周几次会在一家餐厅外的付费电话前排队。音乐家David Schulman创作了“鸟鸣电话”，让人们可以通过电话听到夜鹭、红冠啄木鸟和红尾鹰等10种当地鸟类的叫声。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Listeners push 1 to hear a yellow-crowned night heron (夜鹭), 7 to hear a pileated (红冠) woodpecker’s call and 9 for the distinct scream of a red-tailed hawk.(听众按1键听黄冠夜鹭的叫声，按7键听红冠啄木鸟的叫声，按9键听红尾鹰的独特叫声)”和“In all, 10 birds native to the Takoma Park area are featured.(总共有10种生活在塔科马帕克地区的鸟类)”可知，如果听众按下公用电话的按钮，他们会听到本地鸟类的叫声。故选A项。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“After noticing an abandoned, nonworking pay phone in town, Schulman wondered if he could turn it into something appealing.(在注意到镇上一个废弃的、不能使用的付费电话后，舒尔曼想知道他是否可以把它变成一个吸引人的东西)”和“Schulman thought bringing birds sounds to the abandoned phone was a way to add a bit of nature to the neighborhood.(舒尔曼认为，把鸟的声音带到废弃的电话里是一种为社区增添自然气息的方式)”可知，David Schulman注意到废弃的公用电话，并把它变成“鸟鸣电话”，让人们可以听到当地鸟类的叫声，为社区增添了自然气息。这表明他是一个善于观察，关心自然的人。故选A项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“Takoma Park city officials agreed, and they budgeted $5, 000 to complete the project. Schulman reached out to The McCaulay Library in Ithaca, New York, which agreed to send him a few dozen recordings of native birds. He then managed to gain the help of software engineer and artist Branden Hall to rewire the phone to play different bird calls. Schulman said he persuaded several of his friends to record short descriptions of each bird to go with the calls.(塔科马帕克的官员同意了，他们预算了5000美元来完成这个项目。舒尔曼联系了纽约伊萨卡的麦考利图书馆，后者同意给他寄来几十份本地鸟类的录音。然后，他设法获得了软件工程师兼艺术家布兰登·霍尔的帮助，重新连接了电话，以播放不同的鸟叫声。舒尔曼说，他说服他的几个朋友记录下每只鸟的简短描述，以配合叫声)”可知，David Schulman的项目得到当地政府、纽约图书馆和朋友的支持，说明该项目得到社会各界的广泛支持。故选D项。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第二段中“Listeners push 1 to hear a yellow-crowned night heron (夜鹭), 7 to hear a pileated (红冠) woodpecker’s call and 9 for the distinct scream of a red-tailed hawk. Instructions about how to use the phone are in three languages: English, Spanish and Amharic — a reflection of Takoma Park’s Ethiopian community. In all, 10 birds native to the Takoma Park area are featured.(听众按1来听黄冠夜鹭，按7来听红冠啄木鸟的叫声，按9来听红尾鹰的独特叫声。手机的使用说明有三种语言：英语、西班牙语和阿姆哈拉语——反映了塔科马帕克的埃塞俄比亚社区。总共有10种生活在塔科马帕克地区的鸟类)”可知，文章报道了音乐家David Schulman创作了“鸟鸣电话”，让人们可以通过电话听到夜鹭、红冠啄木鸟和红尾鹰等10种当地鸟类的叫声，，为社区增添了自然气息。由此推知，“Pick up the Phone, Hear Bird songs(拿起电话，听鸟儿的歌声)”是文章最佳标题。故选B项。
C
In 1835, William Talbot finally succeeded in producing a photograph of his country house. He declared that his was the first house ever known to have drawn its own picture. The drawing was formed “by the action of light upon sensitive paper. ” Photography offered nature a “pencil” to paint herself through optical (光学的) and chemical means alone.
By the mid-nineteenth century, people no longer needed to hire a draftsman to draw detailed images because the process could be completed instantly with a camera. Advocates for the technology stated that not only was it more precise than the human hand-it was faster and cheaper.
The removal of human fallibility in the creating process was one of photography’s biggest selling points, but this also started debates about the new medium’s implications for visual culture. Could images made largely by a machine be considered art If so, where did human creativity fit in this process
As the twenty-first century becomes increasingly automated (自动化的), more and more people attempt to identify where human agency exists in the technologically driven world. Images generated with artificial intelligence by companies like OpenAI are stimulating questions like those that emerged with the coming of the photograph. By typing a sentence, users can generate “new” images composed from images collected across the internet. The result has been a flood of AI-generated images in places that are previously unique to human authors. Painting competitions, commercial graphic design and the fashion of portraiture (肖像) have all since collided with the technology in troubling ways.
The fine arts were thought to be a final hold-out of human creativity, but the surprisingly high quality of AI-generated images is producing deeper questions about the nature of originality. If the history of photography tells us anything, it’s that the debate won’t be settled quickly, straightforwardly or by the institutions we typically associate with cultural gatekeeping.
28. Why did Talbot declare that his house had drawn its own picture
A. To downplay human factors in the creation.
B. To investigate a supernatural phenomenon.
C. To show his advanced knowledge in science.
D. To demonstrate the beauty of his country house.
29. What does the word “it” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to
A. The photo of Talbot’s house. B. The image by a draftsman.
C. The technology of a camera. D. The paper sensitive to light.
30. What do OpenAI and cameras have in common
A. They improve the taste of beauty. B. They advocate fashion designs.
C. They challenge human agency. D. They produce original images.
31. What did the author indicate by referring to the history of photography
A. Cultural gatekeepers will solve the issue as they did.
B. AI-generated images will go through a similar debate.
C. The nature of originality will be held in human hands.
D. The fine arts will include photography and AI images.
【答案】28. A 29. C 30. C 31. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人工智能可以代替人类进行作画，其出现引起了人们的讨论类似于当初摄影的出现。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“He declared that his was the first house ever known to have drawn its own picture. The drawing was formed “by the action of light upon sensitive paper. ” Photography offered nature a “pencil” to paint herself through optical (光学的) and chemical means alone.(他宣称他的房子是已知的第一个自己画房子的房子。这幅画是“光在感光纸上的作用”形成的。摄影为大自然提供了一支“铅笔”，仅通过光学和化学手段为自己作画)”可知，塔尔博特宣称他的房子画了自己的画是为了淡化创作中的人为因素。故选A。
【29题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段“By the mid-nineteenth century, people no longer needed to hire a draftsman to draw detailed images because the process could be completed instantly with a camera.(到19世纪中期，人们不再需要聘请绘图员来绘制详细的图像，因为这个过程可以用相机立即完成)”以及划线词后文“more precise than the human hand-it was faster and cheaper”可知，照相机的技术不仅比人手更精确，而且更快、更便宜。故划线词指的是“照相机的技术”，故选C。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“As the twenty-first century becomes increasingly automated (自动化的), more and more people attempt to identify where human agency exists in the technologically driven world. Images generated with artificial intelligence by companies like OpenAI are stimulating questions like those that emerged with the coming of the photograph.(随着二十一世纪变得越来越自动化，越来越多的人试图确定人类在技术驱动的世界中的作用。OpenAI等公司用人工智能生成的图像引发了一些问题，就像照片出现时出现的那些问题一样)”可知，OpenAI和相机的共同之处在于都挑战了人类的作用。故选C。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“If the history of photography tells us anything, it’s that the debate won’t be settled quickly, straightforwardly or by the institutions we typically associate with cultural gatekeeping.(如果说摄影的历史告诉了我们什么，那就是这场争论不会很快、直截了当地得到解决，也不会由我们通常与文化把关联系在一起的机构来解决)”可推知，作者提到摄影的历史是想说明人工智能生成的图像将经历类似的辩论。故选B。
D
Humans have sailed the oceans’ surfaces for millennia (千年), but their depths remain effectively uncharted. Only about a quarter of the seafloor has been mapped at high resolution. Maps of most regions display only approximate depths and often miss entire underwater mountains or canyons (峡谷).
So a group of researchers has recruited some deep-diving experts: Elephant Seals and Weddell Seals. Scientists have been placing trackers on these blubbery marine mammals around Antarctica for years, gathering data on ocean temperature and salinity. For a new study, the researchers compared these dives’ location and depth data with some of the less detailed seafloor maps. They spotted places where the seals dove deeper than should have been possible according to the maps-meaning the existing depth estimates were inaccurate.
In eastern Antarctica’s Vincennes Bay, the diving seals helped the scientists find a large, hidden underwater canyon. An Australian research ship called the RSV Nuyina later measured the canyon’s exact depth using sonar, and the researchers have proposed naming their find the Mirounga-Nuyina Canyon — honoring both the ship and the involved Elephant Seals, genus (动植物的属) Mirounga.
But seals can’t map the entire ocean floor. The trackers used in the study could pinpoint a seal’s geographical location only within about 1.5miles. Plus, because the seals don’t always dive to the bottom of the ocean, they can reveal only where the bottom is deeper than in existing maps — not shallower. McMahon notes that scientists could improve on these data by using more precise GPS trackers and analyzing the seals’ diving patterns to determine whether they have reached the seafloor or simply stopped descending.
The current seal-dive data can still be valuable for an important task says Anna W hlin, an oceanographer. The deep ocean around Antarctica is warmer than the frigid waters at the surface, and seafloor canyons can allow that warmer water to flow to the ice along the continent’s coast, W hlin explains. To predict how Antarctica’s ice will melt, scientists will need to know where those canyons are and how deep they go.
32. What problem is mentioned at the beginning of the text
A. Lack of the map. B. Not enough tools.
C. Ineffective charts. D. Inaccurate measurement.
33. How did the researchers conduct the study
A. By observing the seals. B. By comparing different data.
C. By using advanced equipment. D. By analyzing the existing maps.
34. What does the underlined words “their find” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The canyon. B. The ship. C. The seals. D. The genus.
35. What can be inferred from the text
A. The present data is of little use.
B. Seal’s swimming pattern influences the data.
C. The ocean’s surface around Antarctica is warmer.
D. The seal can’t reach deep ocean because of temperature.
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了科学家利用带有追踪器的海豹的潜水数据来进行海洋探测，了解海底山脉或峡谷的位置和深度，帮助绘制海底地图。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Humans have sailed the oceans’ surfaces for millennia (千年), but their depths remain effectively uncharted. Only about a quarter of the seafloor has been mapped at high resolution. Maps of most regions display only approximate depths and often miss entire underwater mountains or canyons (峡谷).(人类已经在海洋表面航行了几千年，但海洋的深度仍然是未知的。只有大约四分之一的海底被绘制成高分辨率地图。大多数地区的地图只显示大概的深度，经常遗漏整个水下山脉或峡谷。)”可知，大约四分之一的海底被绘制成高分辨率地图，大多数地区的地图只显示大概的深度，经常遗漏整个水下山脉或峡谷；由此可知，文章一开始提到的问题是目前海底地图测量的不准确性。故选D。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“For a new study, the researchers compared these dives’ location and depth data with some of the less detailed seafloor maps. They spotted places where the seals dove deeper than should have been possible according to the maps-meaning the existing depth estimates were inaccurate.(在一项新的研究中，研究人员将这些潜水的位置和深度数据与一些不太详细的海底地图进行了比较。他们发现了海豹潜得比地图上可能更深的地方——这意味着现有的深度估计是不准确的。)”可知，研究人员将海豹潜水的位置和深度数据与一些不太详细的海底地图进行了比较，发现现有的深度估计是不准确的；由此可知，研究人员通过比较不同的数据来进行研究。故选B。
【34题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段中划线部分上文“In eastern Antarctica’s Vincennes Bay, the diving seals helped the scientists find a large, hidden underwater canyon.(在南极洲东部的文森斯湾，潜水的海豹帮助科学家们找到了一个巨大的水下峡谷。)”可知，潜水的海豹帮助科学家们在南极洲东部的文森斯湾找到了一个巨大的水下峡谷；结合划线部分所在句“An Australian research ship called the RSV Nuyina later measured the canyon’s exact depth using sonar, and the researchers have proposed naming their find the Mirounga-Nuyina Canyon — honoring both the ship and the involved Elephant Seals, genus (动植物的属) Mirounga.(一艘名为RSV Nuyina的澳大利亚研究船后来使用声呐测量了峡谷的确切深度，研究人员提议将他们的发现命名为米隆加-努伊纳峡谷，以纪念这艘船和所涉及的象海豹属Mirounga。)”可知，研究人员把所发现的这个峡谷命名为RSV Nuyina，来纪念使用声呐测量了峡谷确切深度的研究船RSV Nuyina以及帮助找到这个水下峡谷的象海豹属Mirounga；由此可知，划线部分their find指代上文提到的由海豹帮助科学家所发现的那个“巨大的水下峡谷(a large, hidden underwater canyon)”，故选A。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Plus, because the seals don’t always dive to the bottom of the ocean, they can reveal only where the bottom is deeper than in existing maps — not shallower. McMahon notes that scientists could improve on these data by using more precise GPS trackers and analyzing the seals’ diving patterns to determine whether they have reached the seafloor or simply stopped descending.(另外，由于海豹并不总是潜入海底，它们只能显示海底比现有地图上更深的地方，而不是更浅的地方。麦克马洪指出，科学家可以通过使用更精确的GPS追踪器和分析海豹的潜水模式来改进这些数据，以确定它们是已经到达海底还是只是停止下降。)”可知，由于海豹并不总是潜入海底，它们只能显示海底比现有地图上更深的地方，而不是更浅的地方，科学家需要使用GPS追踪器和分析海豹的潜水模式来改进这些数据，以确定它们是已经到达海底还是只是停止下降；由此可知，海豹的潜水模式会影响数据。故选B。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace and could help you achieve more in your personal life too. Here’s how to enhance your strategy.
Develop analytical thinking
The key to effective problem solving is the ability to break down complex issues into smaller, more manageable components. ____36____. This involves systematically deconstructing a problem, understanding its differences and identifying the relationships between its various elements. Improving analytical thinking requires a structured approach. Begin by clearly defining the problem at hand, identifying its key components and recognizing the interconnections between them.
Promote creativity
____37____ To develop creativity, you must engage in activities that can stimulate your imagination and form new ideas. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields, experiences and cultures can serve as a source of creative problem solving.
Strengthen communication skills
Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives and adjusts individuals toward a common goal. Good communication begins with the art of expression. This needs choosing the right words and structuring information logically. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information with focus. ____38____.
Learn from mistakes
Mistakes are not failures but a good way to success. ____39____. Analyze what goes wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. It not only accelerates the learning process but also encourages collective problem-solving skills.
____40____
The journey to becoming an expert problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. Seeking continuous learning opportunities ensures that you stay ahead of changing challenges and acquire the necessary skills. Furthermore, networking with professionals in your field provides a good way of shared learning.
A. Stay well informed
B. Seek continuous learning
C. Improving it requires a structured approach
D. Each mistake will give you a chance to think and learn
E. Out-of-the-box thinking is essential for problem solving
F. These will make sure your message is easy to understand
G. It involves not just hearing words but understanding the differences
【答案】36. C 37. E 38. G 39. D 40. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。解决问题的能力在职场中越来越有价值，也可以帮助你在个人生活中取得更多成就。以下是如何提高这一能力的策略。
【36题详解】
根据上文“The key to effective problem solving is the ability to break down complex issues into smaller, more manageable components.”（ 有效解决问题的关键是将复杂问题分解成更小、更易于管理的组件的能力。）根据下文“This involves systematically deconstructing a problem, understanding its differences and identifying the relationships between its various elements.”（ 这涉及到系统地解构一个问题，了解其差异，并确定其各种要素之间的关系。）可知，选项承接上下文说明要找到合理的方法。故C选项“改进它需要一种结构化的方法”切题。故选C项。
【37题详解】
根据标题“Promote creativity”（提高创造力）。可知，选项承接上文说明创新思维的重要性。故E选项“创新思维对于解决问题至关重要”。故选E项。
【38题详解】
根据上文“Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information with focus.”（另一方面，积极倾听是一种集中注意力接受信息的技能）可知，选项承接上文说明倾听的内涵。故G选项“它不仅包括听单词，还包括理解不同之处。”切题。故选G项。
【39题详解】
根据上文“Mistakes are not failures but a good way to success.”（错误不是失败，而是成功的好方法）可知，选项承接上文说明错误的作用。故D选项“个错误都会给你一个思考和学习的机会”切题。故选D项。
【40题详解】
根据下文“Seeking continuous learning opportunities ensures that you stay ahead of changing challenges and acquire the necessary skills. ”（ 寻求持续的学习机会可以确保你走在不断变化的挑战的前面，并获得必要的技能）可知，本段主要是关于要寻求持续学习。故B选项“寻求持续学习”为本段的标题。故选B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。
Alone But Not Lonely
I walked into Panera and placed my order. After I paid and filled my plastic cup with water, I walked to find a 41 .As Is at down, I 42 that at the table next to me, there was an older man eating his soup alone. The chair in front of him was empty; he wasn’t 43 the seat. He was genuinely eating all alone.
As this fact settled in, a feeling of sadness began to 44 me. Was he lonely Did he want someone to keep him company This wasn’t the first time Id felt sad when I noticed someone eating alone. I don’t like being alone very much. 45 , I don’t like seeing people eat alone. I automatically 46 they’re lonely and need someone to be there for them.
For some reason, eating with other people is the 47 .Modern society has 48 to the point where most people eat with others and do almost every activity together. But is it possible we just don’t want to 49 lonely
For me, it’s easy to feel pressured to be alone 50 see everyone else around me 51 by a friend. So many people are always around someone else, and that may make people think we always need someone with us to feel 52 about ourselves.
But that’s not true. We can enjoy being alone and we shouldn’t be 53 to eat alone if that’s what we want to do. Ultimately, if seeing someone eating alone, I’ll bear in mind that maybe they just want a 54 from the world, or maybe they prefer it that way. It’s important to realize seeing someone doing something alone doesn’t always 55 they’re lonely.
41. A. spot B. mat C. seat D. man
42. A. suspected B. noticed C. assessed D. predicted
43. A. finding B. booking C. taking D. saving
44. A. call for B. turn down C. wash over D. appeal to
45. A. Therefore B. However C. Anyhow D. Nevertheless
46. A. appreciate B. insist C. advocate D. assume
47. A. norm B. sacrifice C. bonus D. dilemma
48. A. extended B. evolved C. fallen D. compared
49. A. sound B. turn C. appear D. prove
50. A. when B. although C. unless D. until
51. A. disturbed B. accompanied C. tracked D. envied
52. A. lonelier B. worse C. calmer D. better
53. A. thrilled B. afraid C. inspired D. pleased
54. A. wonder B. promise C. favor D. break
55. A. announce B. stress C. mean D. reveal
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. A 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. B 52. D 53. B 54. D 55. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要说明了作者看到一个老人单独吃饭，开始反思单独一个人并不意味着孤独，我们可以享受独处，我们不应该害怕独自吃饭，如果这是我们想做的，重要的是要意识到，看到某人独自做某事并不总是意味着他们孤独。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。根据后文的“As I sat down…”可知，作者是在找座位（seat）。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析和上下文理解。根据前后文的意思，应为“我注意到在我桌子旁边有一位老人在独自喝汤”。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义。“…saving the seat. ”的意思是“留座位”。
【44题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。根据此处的句意：一种悲伤的感觉涌向我。call for需要；turn down调低，拒绝；wash over涌向，涌出；appeal to吸引，上诉。
【45题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。根据前后文之间的关系，此处应为因果，意为：我不喜欢独自一个人。因此我也不喜欢看见人们独自一个人吃饭。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析和上下文理解。根据此处的句意：我自动认为他们很孤单并且需要人陪伴他们。assume为“认为，假定”的意思。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。根据上下文，此处的意思为“和别人一起吃饭就是一种常态”，norm为“常态，行为规范”。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。此处的句意为：现代社会进化到了人们都需要和他人用餐的地步。
【49题详解】
考查连系动词词义辨析。此处的句意为：是否有可能我们不想显得孤单呢？
【50题详解】
考查连词辨析和上下文理解。此处句意为：当我们看到周围的人都有朋友陪伴着，而我自己形单影只，这是很容易有压力的。
【51题详解】
考查上下文理解和动词词义辨析。此处句意为：当我们看到周围的人都被朋友陪伴着。
【52题详解】
考查形容词比较级词义辨析。此处句意为：……我们需要有人陪我们一起，来让我们自我感觉更好一些。
【53题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。此处句意为：我们可以享受独自一个人，并且不应该害怕独自一个人吃饭……。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。根据上下文文意，此处句意为：当我看到别人独自用餐时，我会记住，可能他们只是想要休息一下……。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。根据上下文，此处句意为：很重要的是，要明白看到别人独自用餐不一定意味着他们很孤单。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Since its first appearance in Paris in mid-December, the Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show 56 (attract) huge crowds to admire its fine designs and 57 (color) lights during the cold winter nights at the 163-year-old Jardin d’Acclimatation amusement park.
It is the first time that the lantern show, 58 national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) item in Shanghai, has been held outside China.
The show, which opened on Dec.15 in Paris at the same time as the one that opened in Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden, 59 (be) among events celebrating the 60 (sixty) anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic relations. It also welcomes the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. The show will run through Feb. 25.
According to the event’s organizer Yuyuan Inc., 3,000 online tickets 61 (buy) up in a day, with additional ones being sold in-person.
At the brightly lit double dragon-shaped gate, long lines 62 visitors can be seen at the entrance.
63 (theme) “Classic of Mountains and Seas”, 64 shares the name of the ancient Chinese mythology (神话) Shan Hai Jing, the event comprises 60 large Chinese lantern sets and 2,000 traditional lanterns, 65 (allow) visitors to appreciate the breathtaking art of Chinese lanterns and broader Chinese culture.
【答案】
56. has attracted/has been attracting
57. colorful/colored
58. a
59. is
60. sixtieth
61. were bought
62. of
63 Themed
64. which
65. allowing
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。为了纪念中法建交六十周年，上海豫园灯会在巴黎展出。
【56题详解】
考查时态。句意：自12月中旬首次亮相巴黎以来，豫园灯会吸引了大批观众，在有163年历史的巴黎动植物驯化园欣赏其精美的设计和五颜六色的灯光，根据时间状语"Since its first appearance in Paris in mid-December"可知，此处要使用现在完成时或现在完成进行时，表示动作从过去一直持续到现在，而且可能还会持续下去，主语为第三人称单数，谓语要使用相应的第三人称单数，故填has attracted/has been attracting。
【57题详解】
考查形容词。句意：自12月中旬首次亮相巴黎以来，豫园灯会吸引了大批观众，在有163年历史的Jardin d'Acclimation游乐园欣赏其精美的设计和五颜六色的灯光。分析句子结构可知，此处要使用形容词colorful/colored作定语，故填colorful/colored。
【58题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这是上海国家级非物质文化遗产灯笼展首次在中国境外举办。item是发音以辅音音素开头的可数名词单数表泛指，故填a。
【59题详解】
考查主谓一致，句意：该展览于12月15日在巴黎开幕，与在上海豫园开幕的展览同时开幕，是庆祝中法建交60周年的活动之一，陈述现阶段所发生的事情要使用一般现在时，主语The show为第三人称单数，故填is。
【60题详解】
考查序数词，句意：该展览于12月15日在巴黎开幕，与在上海豫园开幕的展览同时开幕，是庆祝中法建交60周年的活动之一。结合句意可知，此处要使用序数词表示第六十周年，故填sixtieth。
【61题详解】
考查被动语态。句意：据活动组织者豫园股份有限公司介绍，一天内有3000张在线门票被抢购一空，另外还有一些是线下售出的，结合句意可知，陈述过去所发生的事情要使用一般过去时，主语tickets与buy之间为被动关系，要使用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为复数，故填were bought。
【62题详解】
考查介词。句意：在灯光明亮的双龙形大门处，可以看到入口处排着长队的游客。结合句意可知，long lines of长串的，符合题意，故填of。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：该活动以“山海经”为主题，与中国古代神话山海经同名，包括60个大型中国灯笼组和2000个传统灯笼，让游客欣赏到中国灯笼的惊人艺术和更广泛的中国文化。分析句子结构
