贵阳市清华中学2024届高三下5月考前考②
英语
听力部分（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 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 has the man lost
A. A coat. B. A button. C. A wallet.
2. Which kind of skills does the man want to practice
A. Writing. B. Reading. C. Speaking.
3. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Use online tools.
B. Read more books.
C. Add a new character into his story.
4. What are the speakers going to do
A. Repair their house. B. Go on vacation. C. Buy a camera.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A meeting. B. An email. C. A phone.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a farm. B. By a river. C. In a restaurant.
7. What will the woman probably do next
A. Drink something. B. Feed the chickens. C. Pick some vegetables.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman like learning in a classroom
A. She likes talking with her classmates.
B. She can see things written on the blackboard.
C. She enjoys asking her teacher questions in person.
9. What do we know about the man
A. He keeps cats. B. He is a teacher. C. He has poor eyesight.
10. What subject does Mrs. Smith probably teach
A. Art. B. Math. C. Computer science.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Call the power company.
B. Wear more clothes.
C. Search for a job.
12. How much have the energy prices increased
A. By 15%. B. By 20%. C. By 50%.
13. How does the woman feel at the end of the conversation
A. Angry. B. Helpless. C. Thankful.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Co-workers. C. Strangers.
15. Why is the man looking for Matt
A. To review fire safety rules.
B. To go over a report.
C. To go for coffee.
16. What time is it now
A. 1:00 p.m. B. 5:00 p.m. C. 6:00 p.m.
17. Which stairs are the nearest to the speakers in the building
A The stairs in the south.
B. The stairs in the west.
C. The stairs in the east.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker probably doing
A. Accepting an award.
B. Giving a retirement speech.
C. Making a wedding announcement.
19. Where will the party take place
A. At a hotel. B. On a beach. C. In a garden.
20. What does the speaker plan to do
A. Buy a new house.
B. Move to a different city.
C. Create art with his wife.
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
Have you heard of these four monuments
Carhenge. Floralis Genérica. Traffic Light Tree. Hand of the Desert — these are four unusual monuments from around the world you might like to visit.
Carhenge
Carhenge is in Alliance, Nebraska (USA). As the name suggests, it has a lot in common with Stonehenge, the famous stone circle on Salisbury Plain. But while Stonehenge was built with stones, Carhenge was created with cars. The monument was made in 1987 by a local artist Jim Reinders and his family. He used old cars and even an ambulance. At first, the people of Alliance didn’t like it, but they soon changed their minds after it became popular with tourists, who brought lots of money to the town.
Floralis Genérica
Floralis Genérica is a massive statue of a flower. It stands in a pool of water in front of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Eduardo Catalano, a native of Argentina, gave the statue as a gift to the city in 2002. Every morning, the flower opens. Ask anyone who has seen it and they’ll tell you that watching it open is an unforgettable sight. In fact, many people believe it is one of the most beautiful statues in the world.
Traffic Light Tree
The Traffic Light Tree is situated at Heron Quay, in one of London’s financial districts. The tree has 75 sets of traffic lights. It was created by French artist, Pierre Vivant, and was installed in 1998. A computer controls the lights, which are turned on and off randomly. The roundabout where the tree is was voted the most popular roundabout in the UK in a recent survey.
Mano del Desierto (Hand of the Desert)
The Hand of the Desert is in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The sculpture was designed by the Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrazabal. From a distance, it looks as if there’s a giant in the sand who has stuck his hand out of the ground.
If you’re looking for something new to see, you know where to go!
1. Why did the people of Alliance change their attitude toward Carhenge
A. It reminded them of Stonehenge. B. It brought them financial benefits.
C. It added beauty to their community. D. It displayed the creativity of the designer.
2. Which of the four monuments was designed by a foreign artist
A. Carhenge. B. Floralis Genérica.
C. Traffic Light Tree. D. Mano del Desierto.
3. Where is the text probably from
A. A guide book. B. A news report.
C. A science magazine. D. An architecture advertisement.
B
Every holiday season, I get nostalgic (怀旧的) and take a trip down Christmas tree lane. I think about how hard my mom worked to make the holidays special. I remember how she said and proudly displayed all of the gifts she received from us. She acted as if her plastic beaded bracelet (手镯) was made of priceless stones. Year after year, whatever we gave her, she would treasure the gifts as though she was the luckiest woman on earth.
Through the years, friends come and go, but my mom is a constant, my true best friend and biggest fan. She’s by my side not only for the good moments cheering me on with pride, but holding my hand and letting me use her shoulder to cry on through the bad. She refuses to give up on me even when I want to. She is always there to encourage me in the midst of life’s challenges and eager to celebrate life’s joys.
So as much as the salt dough ornament (装饰品) pleased her, which is in a noticeable place on her tree every year, I’ve increased its amount now to surprise her at Christmas. I ask myself. What hasn’t she done before What is something that she would like, but would never, in a million years, buy herself
Gifts mom will treasure. So for the one who knows you best and still loves you, find a great gift that will show how much you really care and value her support. Select a thoughtful gift based on what brings her the greatest enjoyment.
However, the best gifts, I suppose, cannot be wrapped. Set aside time to spend alone with mom. It can simply be a day together doing what she enjoys most or plan a weekend getaway to a place she has always wanted to see. It will mean more to her than you may ever know. Together you will create lasting memories she will treasure for the rest of her life.
What are your most memorable moments with your mom For your mom, what would you value most in the holiday season
4. Why does the author regard her mother as her best friend
A. Because they share the same interest in Christmas decorations.
B. Because she always receives encouragement from her mother.
C Because her mother gives her a big surprise at every Christmas.
D. Because they are pleased with whatever gifts they give each other.
5. What can we infer from the underlined sentences in the third paragraph
A. The author’s mother never gets something for nothing.
B. The author’s mother has always been giving rather than taking.
C. The author feels ashamed of having kept her mother working too hard.
D. The author bitterly regrets having cared little for her mother in the past.
6. In the author’s opinion, what’s the best gift for moms
A. Lasting memories. B. Long holiday seasons.
C. Time with their children. D. Things moms never buy in person.
7. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Gifts Your Mom Will Treasure
B. How to Make Holidays Special
C. Memorable Moments with Your Mom
D. Mom-A Strong Supporter and the Best Friend
C
Andrea Lankford quit her job after spending 12 years as a National Park Service forester specializing in search and rescue missions in scenic and remote American landscapes. However, decades later, three young hikers went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). She found herself unable to turn away from the three separate cases despite challenges in the inquiry into them.
Trail of the Lost was her answer.
It’s an absorbing nonfiction narrative (叙事) about the three hikers, including their lives and those of the people looking for them. It also explores the history of the PCT and the rich subculture, practices and even literature that surround it and those who undertake the 2,650-mile journey.
The book is a rich multilayered narrative that works on three different levels. The first is the story of each of the three hikers. Lankford offers a biography (传记) of each of the missing men and shows them through the eyes of those who knew them well and those who joined the search.
Right underneath the narratives about the three hikers are the stories of everyone looking for them. Lankford played a role in each search but she allowed friends, family and even strangers to occupy center stage throughout most of the narrative. The story looks at the role of missing person Facebook groups in the searches and how crucial word of mouth can be. Many warm-hearted individuals came forth and became instrumental in the searches or provided valuable information. But Lankford also writes of the many who lied for no apparent reason and confused the investigations.
The narrative also shines a light on diverse aspects of the PCT. Lankford, who has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and was the first person to mountain bike the 800-mile Arizona Trail, knows just how the PCT is physically and mentally demanding. Besides, the book explores threats from mountain lions to people with bad intentions who don’t observe the PCT’s unspoken moral rules, serving as a revelation of the well-known, hidden or ignored dangers of the PCT.
Written with a clear, fast-paced, straightforward style, Trail of the Lost is as full of hope and humanity as it is packed with pain, sorrow, danger and tension. Read it and you’ll find more than you seek.
8. What led Lankford to write Trail of the Lost
A. Her love for her prior career.
B. Her strong attachment to the PCT.
C. The stress from the missing families.
D. Her investigation into hikers’ disappearance.
9. What is presented on the second level of the book
A. Efforts by different people in searches.
B. A string of wilderness survival tips.
C. Approaches to information classification.
D. Respective stories of the three hikers.
10. What’s the purpose of mentioning Lankford’s previous adventures
A. To promote her book.
B. To make her a celebrity.
C. To motivate hikers to challenge themselves.
D To stress the difficulty of hiking the PCT.
11. What can we say about the book
A. It targets single youth.
B. It’s a romantic novel.
C. It’s based on actual events.
D It’s a detailed account of a journey.
D
Over a decade ago, the science fiction series Black Mirror showed a story about using artificial intelligence to bring back loved ones. Thanks to technological advancement, the latest AI technology brings hope of recreating loved ones through virtual form.
Recently, it was revealed that renowned musician Tino Bao had created a digital version of his daughter, who in 2021 passed away due to a rare disease at the age of 22. With the help of Xiaoice, Microsoft Asia’s AI branch based in China, Bao was able to recreate his daughter Bao Rong as an AI-powered virtual figure. Tino Bao, his family and the team went to great lengths to piece together pictures, audio-visual recordings, and narrated memories of Rong. After thousands of trials and errors, they presented the life-like digital human who speaks in both Mandarin and English. Bao has finally launched a company to bring the technological miracle to other families experiencing such loss.
However, this technological achievement has also been accompanied by many controversies. The idea of bringing back a loved one through AI may seem comforting. Still, researchers caution that constantly interacting with an AI version of a deceased loved one could potentially affect the natural grieving process, leaving individuals stuck in a state of denial. This could lead to prolonged grief and other mental health issues. Furthermore, there’s a risk that people may become overly dependent on the technology, prioritizing their interactions with the AI version over forming new, real-life relationships.
With the case of Bao Rong out in the open, AI resurrection (复活) has become a business. From simple “talking pictures” that sound nothing like the loved ones to deep fake videos of actors speaking with the faces of those who passed away, the lower end of the market is more “artificial” than “intelligent”. Therefore, it is crucial to establish proper regulations and ethical standards to ensure that the use of AI-resurrection technology is safe and responsible.
12. Why does the author mention Black Mirror
A. To advertise Microsoft’s virtual products.
B. To lead to the discussion about AI resurrection.
C. To prove the predictive power of science fiction.
D. To highlight the advancement of artificial intelligence.
13. Which of the following aspects is the primary focus of paragraph 2
A. The popularity of AI-resurrection technology.
B. Reasons for making a digital version of Bao Rong.
C. Challenges of developing a life-like digital human.
D. The process of creating an AI-powered virtual figure.
14. What can we learn about AI-resurrection technology from paragraph 3
A. It still has some technical limitations.
B. It helps people build new real-life relationships.
C. It can be a person’s obstacle to recovering from sadness.
D. It enables individuals to preserve good memories of loved ones.
15. What does the author suggest people do
A. Strengthen the management of the technology.
B. Apply the technology to making pictures and videos.
C. Put the technology into the market as soon as possible.
D. Educate the public about the potential risks of technology.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As an entrepreneur, my days are filled with a flow of information that I need to remember: meeting notes, tasks assignment, ideas. As a tech enthusiast and as someone whose handwriting isn't the best, I have been taking notes on my computer since college. ____16____ Along the way, I have discovered many pros of using ink versus a keyboard, from business to relaxing ones.
Avoid distraction. Our digital devices are full of distractions: emails, notifications and those cute kitten pictures. Pen and paper are distraction-free. You won't have to deal with the urge of quickly checking the notification that just popped up. ____17____ Quite the opposite, it signals that you are paying attention and that what they say is of high quality because you are writing it down.
Better for memory. Taking notes on your pad or via your key board affects your memory. Research co-led by professors from Princeton and the University of California showed that college students who took notes with pen and paper remembered more than those who used a computer.
____18____People who take notes on their laptops tend to type faster than those who write and end up taking verbatim(逐字的) notes, which involves a shallower form of cognitive processing.____19____ Paper also allows more flexibility: underlining,circling, connecting elements with arrows and doodling, offering a more comfortable note- taking experience that will also allow for faster reviewing when coming back to them.
Take pleasure in the craft. Writing is a craft, and while my handwriting has never been excellent, I took the time to invest in it. ____20____ It's relatively distraction-free and putting effort into producing beautiful handwriting can be satisfying.
A. Higher -quality notes
B Learn knowledge faster
C. Writing on paper can have a relaxing effect.
D. Pen and paper are convenient and available somehow.
E. But about two years ago, I decided to switch to pen and paper.
F. Those writing with pens tend to take shorter, straight-to-the- point notes.
G. Plus, your conservationist is less likely to think that your note-taking is a distraction.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Henry Bond was about ten years old when his father died, thus left the family entirely in his mother’s care. His mother found it___21___to provide for the support of a large family. However, by good____22____, she made great efforts to do organize things well, and also to send Henry, the oldest, to school, and to supply him, for the most part, with such____23____ as he needed.
At one time, however, Henry wanted a____24____, in order to join a class in that study, and his mother could not____25____ him with the money to buy it. He was very much____26____ about it, and went to bed with a ____27____ heart, thinking what could be done.
On waking in the morning, he found that a ____28____ snow had fallen, and the cold wind was blowing____29____. “Ah,” said he, “it is an ill wind that blows nobody good.”
He rose, ran to the house of a neighbor, and offered his _____30_____ to clear a path around his blocks. The offer was accepted. Having completed this work, and received his _____31_____, he went to another place for the same _____32_____, and then to another, until he had earned enough to buy a grammar.
When school_____33_____, Henry was in his seat, the happiest boy there, ready to begin the lesson in his new book.
From that time, Henry, was always the first in all his classes. He knew no such word as fail, but always succeeded in all he _____34_____. Having the _____35_____, he always found the way.
21. A. tremendous B. difficult C. cautious D. industrious
22. A. protection B. ambition C. management D. desire
23. A. books B. conditions C. ambitions D. materials
24. A. literature B. masterpiece C. novel D. grammar
25. A. provide B. promote C. refuse D. pay
26. A. embarrassed B. random C. troubled D. fearful
27. A. light B. heavy C. nervous D. merciful
28. A. general B. slight C. deep D. urgent
29. A. fiercely B. deliberately C. obviously D. temporarily
30. A. behavior B. service C. kindness D. reaction
31. A. prize B. award C. fame D. pay
32. A. purpose B. possession C. determination D. inspiration
33. A. performed B. processed C. attended D. started
34. A. affected B. acquired C. attempted D. tolerated
35. A. wish B. force C. courage D. will
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。
Beloved as they may be, many Chinese dishes only show up on family tables once a year, ____36____ (mark) holidays or seasonal observances. When the Qingming Festival approaches each spring, qingtuan, a sweet, jade-coloured treat begins to appear in supermarkets ____37____bakeries all over the country
“In Chinese culture, it’s really important to always honour and remember your ancestors,” said Lillian Luk, ____38____ founder of the London pop-up Shanghai Supper Club. During the Qingming Festival people all over China go on trips to their deceased loved ones’ burial sites____39____ ( sweep) the graves, burn incense and present offerings.
____40____ (make) with glutinous rice flour, qingtuan dough is emerald-green because of the addition of mugwort (艾草). “Mugwort also gives the qingtuan a nice medicinal benefit. It’s meant to____41____ (low) blood pressure,” said Luk, who now makes and sells the green____42____ (treat) at her pop-up restaurant when the Qingming Festival rolls around.
In recent years, Luk ____43____ (notice) qingtuan evolving. She’s seen all sorts of novel versions pop up, from dumplings dyed green with matcha (抹茶) instead of mugwort, ____44____ ones filled with custard or sweet potato. Luk acknowledges the value of unexpected flavour options—seeing her children become excited and curious about foods from their culture. “Somehow, I have kind of woven this thread _____45_____ ties my kids to my heritage, unintentionally,” said Luk.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华, 你的英国朋友Michael邀请你于下周一线上观看他的成人仪式(coming-of-age ceremony), 但你无法应邀, 请写信告知, 内容包括:
1. 表达歉意;
2. 说明理由。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Michael,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The fourth graders’ school day was coming to an end. Wilson was filling his backpack when a voice came out of the loudspeaker. “Good afternoon, students. This is a reminder that the All-City Math Contest will be in two weeks. The contest is open to fifth and sixth graders, and the top prize is fifty dollars. Please speak to your teacher if you’d like to participate.
“I am confident that I could excel in that contest,” Wilson thought to himself. Determined to participate in the competition, he rushed to his teacher’s desk and told her that he wanted to enter that math contest.
Ms. Jones looked up from her papers and said, “That’s wonderful, Wilson, but I’m afraid that this contest is for fifth and sixth graders only. Besides, our class has not yet covered some of the topics that will be tested.”
Wilson was not ready to give up. He knew he had a natural talent for math. “But you know that I’m good at math!” Wilson protested. “I do math problems with my brother all the time - and he’s in sixth grade! I think I could do really well!”
“You are a very good math student, Wilson, but rules are rules. I’m sure that you can enter next year.”
Wilson came home frustrated and disappointed, stormed upstairs without saying a word to his mother, and slammed the door to his room shut. His mother quickly appeared at his door, knocked, and came in. “Dear, did something happen today ” She was concerned.
Wilson was quiet for a minute, then it all came out. In a burst of emotion, he told his mom about the contest, how excited he was to enter, and how angry he felt when his teacher told him that he wouldn’t be allowed to do so this year. “It’s just not fair, Mom,” he complained. “I know I could really do well on it. Why won’t they let me ”
Wilson’s mother put her hand on his shoulder. “Sometimes, son,” she said softly, “people follow rules even when they don’t make sense. Perhaps you can persuade your teacher to make an exception for you.”
Wilson perked up: he had an idea.
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。
The next day, Wilson went straight to Ms. Jones’ office.
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Forty minutes later, he finished Ms. Jones’ test and handed it to her.
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英语
听力部分（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 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 has the man lost
A. A coat. B. A button. C. A wallet.
2. Which kind of skills does the man want to practice
A. Writing. B. Reading. C. Speaking.
3. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Use online tools.
B. Read more books.
C. Add a new character into his story.
4. What are the speakers going to do
A. Repair their house. B. Go on vacation. C. Buy a camera.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A meeting. B. An email. C. A phone.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a farm. B. By a river. C. In a restaurant.
7. What will the woman probably do next
A. Drink something. B. Feed the chickens. C. Pick some vegetables.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman like learning in a classroom
A. She likes talking with her classmates.
B. She can see things written on the blackboard.
C. She enjoys asking her teacher questions in person.
9. What do we know about the man
A. He keeps cats. B. He is a teacher. C. He has poor eyesight.
10. What subject does Mrs. Smith probably teach
A. Art. B. Math. C. Computer science.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Call the power company.
B. Wear more clothes.
C. Search for a job.
12. How much have the energy prices increased
A. By 15%. B. By 20%. C. By 50%.
13. How does the woman feel at the end of the conversation
A. Angry. B. Helpless. C. Thankful.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Co-workers. C. Strangers.
15. Why is the man looking for Matt
A. To review fire safety rules.
B. To go over a report.
C. To go for coffee.
16. What time is it now
A. 1:00 p.m. B. 5:00 p.m. C. 6:00 p.m.
17. Which stairs are the nearest to the speakers in the building
A. The stairs in the south.
B. The stairs in the west.
C. The stairs in the east.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker probably doing
A. Accepting an award.
B. Giving a retirement speech.
C. Making a wedding announcement.
19. Where will the party take place
A. At a hotel. B. On a beach. C. In a garden.
20. What does the speaker plan to do
A. Buy a new house.
B. Move to a different city.
C. Create art with his wife.
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
Have you heard of these four monuments
Carhenge. Floralis Genérica. Traffic Light Tree. Hand of the Desert — these are four unusual monuments from around the world you might like to visit.
Carhenge
Carhenge is in Alliance Nebraska (USA). As the name suggests, it has a lot in common with Stonehenge, the famous stone circle on Salisbury Plain. But while Stonehenge was built with stones, Carhenge was created with cars. The monument was made in 1987 by a local artist Jim Reinders and his family. He used old cars and even an ambulance. At first, the people of Alliance didn’t like it, but they soon changed their minds after it became popular with tourists, who brought lots of money to the town.
Floralis Genérica
Floralis Genérica is a massive statue of a flower. It stands in a pool of water in front of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Eduardo Catalano, a native of Argentina, gave the statue as a gift to the city in 2002. Every morning, the flower opens. Ask anyone who has seen it and they’ll tell you that watching it open is an unforgettable sight. In fact, many people believe it is one of the most beautiful statues in the world.
Traffic Light Tree
The Traffic Light Tree is situated at Heron Quay, in one of London’s financial districts. The tree has 75 sets of traffic lights. It was created by French artist, Pierre Vivant, and was installed in 1998. A computer controls the lights, which are turned on and off randomly. The roundabout where the tree is was voted the most popular roundabout in the UK in a recent survey.
Mano del Desierto (Hand of the Desert)
The Hand of the Desert is in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The sculpture was designed by the Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrazabal. From a distance, it looks as if there’s a giant in the sand who has stuck his hand out of the ground.
If you’re looking for something new to see, you know where to go!
1. Why did the people of Alliance change their attitude toward Carhenge
A. It reminded them of Stonehenge. B. It brought them financial benefits.
C. It added beauty to their community. D. It displayed the creativity of the designer.
2. Which of the four monuments was designed by a foreign artist
A. Carhenge. B. Floralis Genérica.
C. Traffic Light Tree. D. Mano del Desierto.
3. Where is the text probably from
A. A guide book. B. A news report.
C. A science magazine. D. An architecture advertisement.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个不同寻常的雕塑。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由文章“ Carhenge”部分中“At first, the people of Alliance didn’t like it, but they soon changed their minds after it became popular with tourists, who brought lots of money to the town. (起初，阿联镇的人不喜欢它，但在它受到游客的欢迎后，他们很快就改变了主意，游客给小镇带来了很多钱。)”可知，那里的人改变了他们对巨车阵的态度，是因为它给他们带来了经济利益。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由文章“ Traffic Light Tree”部分中“The Traffic Light Tree is situated at Heron Quay, in one of London’s financial districts. The tree has 75 sets of traffic lights. It was created by French artist, Pierre Vivant, and was installed in 1998. (Traffic Light Tree位于伦敦金融区之一的Heron码头。这棵树有75组红绿灯。它由法国艺术家皮埃尔·维万特创作，于1998年安装。)”可知，Traffic Light Tree是由外国艺术家设计的。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“Carhenge. Floralis Genérica. Traffic Light Tree. Hand of the Desert —these are four unusual monuments from around the world you might like to visit. (巨车阵，阿根廷钢花，交通灯树，沙漠之手——这是来自世界各地的四个不同寻常的雕塑，你可能会喜欢去参观。)”可知，文章介绍了世界各地四个不同寻常的雕塑；由此可推知，文章很可能来自一本旅游指南。故选A。
B
Every holiday season, I get nostalgic (怀旧的) and take a trip down Christmas tree lane. I think about how hard my mom worked to make the holidays special. I remember how she said and proudly displayed all of the gifts she received from us. She acted as if her plastic beaded bracelet (手镯) was made of priceless stones. Year after year, whatever we gave her, she would treasure the gifts as though she was the luckiest woman on earth.
Through the years, friends come and go, but my mom is a constant, my true best friend and biggest fan. She’s by my side not only for the good moments cheering me on with pride, but holding my hand and letting me use her shoulder to cry on through the bad. She refuses to give up on me even when I want to. She is always there to encourage me in the midst of life’s challenges and eager to celebrate life’s joys.
So as much as the salt dough ornament (装饰品) pleased her, which is in a noticeable place on her tree every year, I’ve increased its amount now to surprise her at Christmas. I ask myself. What hasn’t she done before What is something that she would like, but would never, in a million years, buy herself
Gifts mom will treasure. So for the one who knows you best and still loves you, find a great gift that will show how much you really care and value her support. Select a thoughtful gift based on what brings her the greatest enjoyment.
However the best gifts, I suppose, cannot be wrapped. Set aside time to spend alone with mom. It can simply be a day together doing what she enjoys most or plan a weekend getaway to a place she has always wanted to see. It will mean more to her than you may ever know. Together you will create lasting memories she will treasure for the rest of her life.
What are your most memorable moments with your mom For your mom, what would you value most in the holiday season
4. Why does the author regard her mother as her best friend
A. Because they share the same interest in Christmas decorations.
B. Because she always receives encouragement from her mother.
C. Because her mother gives her a big surprise at every Christmas.
D. Because they are pleased with whatever gifts they give each other.
5. What can we infer from the underlined sentences in the third paragraph
A. The author’s mother never gets something for nothing.
B. The author’s mother has always been giving rather than taking.
C. The author feels ashamed of having kept her mother working too hard.
D. The author bitterly regrets having cared little for her mother in the past.
6. In the author’s opinion, what’s the best gift for moms
A. Lasting memories. B. Long holiday seasons.
C. Time with their children. D. Things moms never buy in person.
7. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Gifts Your Mom Will Treasure
B. How to Make Holidays Special
C. Memorable Moments with Your Mom
D. Mom-A Strong Supporter and the Best Friend
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章作者通过给妈妈送礼物这件事讨论了妈妈会珍惜的礼物是什么。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“She’s by my side not only for the good moments cheering me on with pride, but holding my hand and letting me use her shoulder to cry on through the bad. She refuses to give up on me even when I want to. She is always there to encourage me in the midst of life’s challenges and eager to celebrate life’s joys.(她在我身边，不仅是在美好的时刻为我骄傲地加油，而且在困难的时候握着我的手，让我靠着她的肩膀哭泣。即使我想放弃，她也不肯放弃我。在生活的挑战中，她总是在那里鼓励我，渴望庆祝生活的快乐。)”可知，作者认为她的母亲是她最好的朋友，因为她总是从母亲那里得到鼓励。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据划线部分句子“What hasn’t she done before What is something that she would like, but would never, in a million years, buy herself (她以前没做过什么？什么东西是她想要的，但永远也不会给自己买的？)”可推知，作者的母亲总是给予而不是索取。故选B。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第五段“However, the best gifts, I suppose, cannot be wrapped. Set aside time to spend alone with mom.(然而，我想最好的礼物是无法包装的。留出时间和妈妈独处。)”可知，作者认为对于妈妈来说最好的礼物是和孩子在一起的时间。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Year after year, whatever we gave her, she would treasure the gifts as though she was the luckiest woman on earth.(年复一年，无论我们送她什么，她都会珍惜这些礼物，仿佛她是世界上最幸运的女人。)”、文章第四段“Gifts mom will treasure. So for the one who knows you best and still loves you, find a great gift that will show how much you really care and value her support. Select a thoughtful gift based on what brings her the greatest enjoyment.(妈妈会珍惜的礼物。所以，对于那个最了解你，仍然爱你的人，找一份能显示你有多关心和珍惜她支持的礼物吧。选择一份能给她带来最大快乐的礼物。)”和文章第五段“However, the best gifts, I suppose, cannot be wrapped. Set aside time to spend alone with mom.(然而，我想最好的礼物是无法包装的。留出时间和妈妈独处。)”可知，文章主要讨论了妈妈会珍惜的礼物是什么。所以用A项“Gifts Your Mom Will Treasure”作为文章的题目与文章主题项符合。故选A。
C
Andrea Lankford quit her job after spending 12 years as a National Park Service forester specializing in search and rescue missions in scenic and remote American landscapes. However, decades later, three young hikers went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). She found herself unable to turn away from the three separate cases despite challenges in the inquiry into them.
Trail of the Lost was her answer.
It’s an absorbing nonfiction narrative (叙事) about the three hikers, including their lives and those of the people looking for them. It also explores the history of the PCT and the rich subculture, practices and even literature that surround it and those who undertake the 2,650-mile journey.
The book is a rich multilayered narrative that works on three different levels. The first is the story of each of the three hikers. Lankford offers a biography (传记) of each of the missing men and shows them through the eyes of those who knew them well and those who joined the search.
Right underneath the narratives about the three hikers are the stories of everyone looking for them. Lankford played a role in each search but she allowed friends, family and even strangers to occupy center stage throughout most of the narrative. The story looks at the role of missing person Facebook groups in the searches and how crucial word of mouth can be. Many warm-hearted individuals came forth and became instrumental in the searches or provided valuable information. But Lankford also writes of the many who lied for no apparent reason and confused the investigations.
The narrative also shines a light on diverse aspects of the PCT. Lankford, who has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and was the first person to mountain bike the 800-mile Arizona Trail, knows just how the PCT is physically and mentally demanding. Besides, the book explores threats from mountain lions to people with bad intentions who don’t observe the PCT’s unspoken moral rules, serving as a revelation of the well-known, hidden or ignored dangers of the PCT.
Written with a clear, fast-paced, straightforward style, Trail of the Lost is as full of hope and humanity as it is packed with pain, sorrow, danger and tension. Read it and you’ll find more than you seek.
8. What led Lankford to write Trail of the Lost
A. Her love for her prior career.
B. Her strong attachment to the PCT.
C. The stress from the missing families.
D. Her investigation into hikers’ disappearance.
9. What is presented on the second level of the book
A. Efforts by different people in searches.
B. A string of wilderness survival tips.
C. Approaches to information classification.
D. Respective stories of the three hikers.
10. What’s the purpose of mentioning Lankford’s previous adventures
A. To promote her book.
B. To make her a celebrity.
C. To motivate hikers to challenge themselves.
D. To stress the difficulty of hiking the PCT.
11. What can we say about the book
A. It targets single youth.
B. It’s a romantic novel.
C. It’s based on actual events.
D. It’s a detailed account of a journey.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了安德里亚·兰克福德撰写的故事《迷失之路》的相关信息。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“She found herself unable to turn away from the three separate cases despite challenges in the inquiry into them.”（她发现自己无法回避这三个独立的案件，尽管对它们的调查面临挑战。）和第二段“Trail of the Lost was her answer.(《迷失之路》就是她的答案)”可知，兰克福德写《迷失之路》的原因是她对徒步旅行者失踪案的调查。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Right underneath the narratives about the three hikers are the stories of everyone looking for them.”（在这三个徒步旅行者的故事背后，是每个人寻找他们的故事。）可知，作者除了在讲这三个徒步旅行者的故事，书的第二层还呈现了不同人在搜索中的努力。故选A项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第六段“The narrative also shines a light on diverse aspects of the PCT. Lankford, who has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and was the first person to mountain bike the 800-mile Arizona Trail, knows just how the PCT is physically and mentally demanding. Besides, the book explores threats from mountain lions to people with bad intentions who don’t observe the PCT’s unspoken moral rules, serving as a revelation of the well-known, hidden or ignored dangers of the PCT.”（兰克福德徒步走过了整个阿巴拉契亚山道，是第一个骑山地车穿越800英里的亚利桑那山道的人，他知道PCT对身体和精神的要求是多么高。此外，这本书还探讨了美洲狮对不遵守PCT潜规则的不心怀之人的威胁，揭示了PCT众所周知的、隐藏的或被忽视的危险。）可知，提到兰克福德之前的冒险目的是强调攀登PCT的困难。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“She found herself unable to turn away from the three separate cases despite challenges in the inquiry into them.”（她发现自己无法回避这三个独立的案件，尽管对它们的调查面临挑战。）和第四段“The book is a rich multilayered narrative that works on three different levels. The first is the story of each of the three hikers.”（这是一部引人入胜的非虚构故事，讲述了三位徒步旅行者的生活，包括他们的生活以及寻找他们的人的生活。）可知，这本书是根据真实事件改编的。故选C项。
D
Over a decade ago, the science fiction series Black Mirror showed a story about using artificial intelligence to bring back loved ones. Thanks to technological advancement, the latest AI technology brings hope of recreating loved ones through virtual form.
Recently, it was revealed that renowned musician Tino Bao had created a digital version of his daughter, who in 2021 passed away due to a rare disease at the age of 22. With the help of Xiaoice, Microsoft Asia’s AI branch based in China, Bao was able to recreate his daughter Bao Rong as an AI-powered virtual figure. Tino Bao, his family and the team went to great lengths to piece together pictures, audio-visual recordings, and narrated memories of Rong. After thousands of trials and errors, they presented the life-like digital human who speaks in both Mandarin and English. Bao has finally launched a company to bring the technological miracle to other families experiencing such loss.
However, this technological achievement has also been accompanied by many controversies. The idea of bringing back a loved one through AI may seem comforting. Still, researchers caution that constantly interacting with an AI version of a deceased loved one could potentially affect the natural grieving process, leaving individuals stuck in a state of denial. This could lead to prolonged grief and other mental health issues. Furthermore, there’s a risk that people may become overly dependent on the technology, prioritizing their interactions with the AI version over forming new, real-life relationships.
With the case of Bao Rong out in the open, AI resurrection (复活) has become a business. From simple “talking pictures” that sound nothing like the loved ones to deep fake videos of actors speaking with the faces of those who passed away, the lower end of the market is more “artificial” than “intelligent”. Therefore, it is crucial to establish proper regulations and ethical standards to ensure that the use of AI-resurrection technology is safe and responsible.
12. Why does the author mention Black Mirror
A. To advertise Microsoft’s virtual products.
B. To lead to the discussion about AI resurrection.
C. To prove the predictive power of science fiction.
D. To highlight the advancement of artificial intelligence.
13. Which of the following aspects is the primary focus of paragraph 2
A. The popularity of AI-resurrection technology.
B. Reasons for making a digital version of Bao Rong.
C. Challenges of developing a life-like digital human.
D. The process of creating an AI-powered virtual figure.
14. What can we learn about AI-resurrection technology from paragraph 3
A. It still has some technical limitations.
B. It helps people build new real-life relationships.
C. It can be a person’s obstacle to recovering from sadness.
D. It enables individuals to preserve good memories of loved ones.
15. What does the author suggest people do
A. Strengthen the management of the technology.
B. Apply the technology to making pictures and videos.
C. Put the technology into the market as soon as possible.
D. Educate the public about the potential risks of technology.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。得益于技术进步，最新的人工智能技术带来了通过虚拟形式重现亲人的希望。然而，通过人工智能复活已故亲人也伴随着许多争议。因此，要建立适当的法规和道德标准，以确保人工智能复活技术的使用是安全和负责任的。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段内容“Over a decade ago, the science fiction series Black Mirror showed a story about using artificial intelligence to bring back loved ones. Thanks to technological advancement, the latest AI technology brings hope of recreating loved ones through virtual form. (十多年前，科幻连续剧《黑镜》讲述了一个利用人工智能带回亲人的故事。得益于技术进步，最新的人工智能技术带来了通过虚拟形式重现亲人的希望。)”可知，作者提到《黑镜》是为了引出话题，即关于人工智能复活的讨论。故选B。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“Recently, it was revealed that renowned musician Tino Bao had created a digital version of his daughter, who in 2021 passed away due to a rare disease at the age of 22. With the help of Xiaoice, Microsoft Asia’s AI branch based in China, Bao was able to recreate his daughter Bao Rong as an AI-powered virtual figure. Tino Bao, his family and the team went to great lengths to piece together pictures, audio-visual recordings, and narrated memories of Rong. After thousands of trials and errors, they presented the life-like digital human who speaks in both Mandarin and English. (最近，据透露，著名音乐家包小柏为他的女儿创作了一个数字版本。2021年，女儿因一种罕见疾病去世，享年22岁。在微软亚洲人工智能中国分公司Xiaoice的帮助下，包小柏将女儿包容重新塑造成一个人工智能虚拟人物。包小柏、他的家人和团队竭尽全力拼凑出容的照片、音像记录和叙述记忆。在经历了数千次试错之后，他们展示了一个会说普通话和英语的数字人。)”可知，本段主要讲了包小柏和家人及其团队是如何创建人工智能驱动的虚拟人物的，即创造过程。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Still, researchers caution that constantly interacting with an AI version of a deceased loved one could potentially affect the natural grieving process, leaving individuals stuck in a state of denial. This could lead to prolonged grief and other mental health issues. (尽管如此，研究人员警告说，不断与已故亲人的人工智能版本互动可能会影响自然的悲伤过程，使个人陷入否认状态。这可能会导致长期的悲伤和其他心理健康问题。)”可知，人工智能复活技术可能影响一个人从悲伤中恢复。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Therefore, it is crucial to establish proper regulations and ethical standards to ensure that the use of AI-resurrection technology is safe and responsible. (因此，至关重要的是要建立适当的法规和道德标准，以确保人工智能复活技术的使用是安全和负责任的。)”可知，作者建议人们要加强技术管理，以确保人工智能复活技术的使用是安全和负责任的。故选A。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As an entrepreneur, my days are filled with a flow of information that I need to remember: meeting notes, tasks assignment, ideas. As a tech enthusiast and as someone whose handwriting isn't the best, I have been taking notes on my computer since college. ____16____ Along the way, I have discovered many pros of using ink versus a keyboard, from business to relaxing ones.
Avoid distraction. Our digital devices are full of distractions: emails, notifications and those cute kitten pictures. Pen and paper are distraction-free. You won't have to deal with the urge of quickly checking the notification that just popped up. ____17____ Quite the opposite, it signals that you are paying attention and that what they say is of high quality because you are writing it down.
Better for memory. Taking notes on your pad or via your key board affects your memory. Research co-led by professors from Princeton and the University of California showed that college students who took notes with pen and paper remembered more than those who used a computer.
____18____People who take notes on their laptops tend to type faster than those who write and end up taking verbatim(逐字的) notes, which involves a shallower form of cognitive processing.____19____ Paper also allows more flexibility: underlining,circling, connecting elements with arrows and doodling, offering a more comfortable note- taking experience that will also allow for faster reviewing when coming back to them.
Take pleasure in the craft. Writing is a craft, and while my handwriting has never been excellent, I took the time to invest in it. ____20____ It's relatively distraction-free and putting effort into producing beautiful handwriting can be satisfying.
A. Higher -quality notes
B. Learn knowledge faster
C. Writing on paper can have a relaxing effect.
D. Pen and paper are convenient and available somehow.
E. But about two years ago, I decided to switch to pen and paper.
F. Those writing with pens tend to take shorter, straight-to-the- point notes.
G. Plus, your conservationist is less likely to think that your note-taking is a distraction.
【答案】16. E 17. G 18. A 19. F 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。说明了用手书写笔记的好处，包括：避免分散注意力，对记忆更好；笔记质量更好以及会感到更快乐等。
【16题详解】
前文“As an entrepreneur, my days are filled with a flow of information that I need to remember: meeting notes, tasks assignment, ideas. As a tech enthusiast and as someone whose handwriting isn't the best, I have been taking notes on my computer since college.( 作为一名企业家，我的每一天都充满了需要记住的信息流:会议记录、任务分配、想法。作为一个技术爱好者和一个书写不是很好的人，我从大学开始就一直在用电脑做笔记。)”讲述作者每天记住很多信息，一直在用电脑记笔记，后文“Along the way, I have discovered many pros of using ink versus a keyboard, from business to relaxing ones.(在此过程中，我发现从商务到休闲，对比键盘使用墨水（记笔记）的优点，。)”讲述使用墨水，也就是手写记笔记的优点，因此推断E项“但大约两年前，我决定改用笔和纸。”符合语境，与前文是转折关系，承接下文。故选E。
【17题详解】
前文“Pen and paper are distraction-free. You won't have to deal with the urge of quickly checking the notification that just popped up.( 笔和纸是不受干扰的。你不需要处理快速查看刚刚弹出的通知的冲动。)”讲述用笔和纸记笔记，无需分神处理弹出的通知，后文“Quite the opposite, it signals that you are paying attention and that what they say is of high quality because you are writing it down.( 恰恰相反，这表明你在关注，他们说的是高质量的，因为你把它写了下来。)”讲述记笔记说明你在关注高质量的东西，并记了下来，因此推断G项“另外，环保主义者不太可能认为你记笔记是一种分心。”符合语境,与前文是递进关系，说明电脑记笔记的会分神，与下文是转折关系，故选G。
【18题详解】
空处为段落标题，总结本段主旨。根据后文“People who take notes on their laptops tend to type faster than those who write and end up taking verbatim(逐字的) notes, which involves a shallower form of cognitive processing.(用笔记本电脑做笔记的人打字的速度往往比写笔记的人快，最后会逐字记录，这是一种较浅的认知处理形式。)” 讲述用电脑记笔记逐字记录，仅是浅表认知，结合“Paper also allows more flexibility: underlining,circling, connecting elements with arrows and doodling, offering a more comfortable note- taking experience that will also allow for faster reviewing when coming back to them.(纸张也有更多的灵活性:划线，圈，用箭头连接元素和涂鸦，提供更舒适的笔记体验，也允许更快地回顾。)”说明用笔记笔记体验更好，可以更快的回顾，因此本段讲述用纸笔记笔记是高质量的，故选A。
【19题详解】
前文“People who take notes on their laptops tend to type faster than those who write and end up taking verbatim(逐字的) notes, which involves a shallower form of cognitive processing.(用笔记本电脑做笔记的人打字的速度往往比写笔记的人快，最后会逐字记录，这涉及到一种较浅的认知处理形式。)” 讲述用电脑记笔记逐字记录，仅是浅表认知，因此推断F项“那些用笔写字的人倾向于做更短、更直接的笔记。”符合语境，与前文形成对比，故选F。
【20题详解】
前文“Writing is a craft, and while my handwriting has never been excellent, I took the time to invest in it.(书写是一门手艺，虽然我的书法从来都不是很好，但我还是花了时间在这上面。)”讲述书写是手艺，后文“It's relatively distraction-free and putting effort into producing beautiful handwriting can be satisfying.( 它相对来说不会让人分心，而且投入精力写出漂亮的字迹会让人感到满足。)”讲述写出漂亮的字会有满足感，因此推断C项“在纸上写字可以有放松的效果。”符合语境，故选C。
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Henry Bond was about ten years old when his father died, thus left the family entirely in his mother’s care. His mother found it___21___to provide for the support of a large family. However, by good____22____, she made great efforts to do organize things well, and also to send Henry, the oldest, to school, and to supply him, for the most part, with such____23____ as he needed.
At one time, however, Henry wanted a____24____, in order to join a class in that study, and his mother could not____25____ him with the money to buy it. He was very much____26____ about it, and went to bed with a ____27____ heart, thinking what could be done.
On waking in the morning he found that a ____28____ snow had fallen, and the cold wind was blowing____29____. “Ah,” said he, “it is an ill wind that blows nobody good.”
He rose, ran to the house of a neighbor, and offered his _____30_____ to clear a path around his blocks. The offer was accepted. Having completed this work, and received his _____31_____, he went to another place for the same _____32_____, and then to another, until he had earned enough to buy a grammar.
When school_____33_____, Henry was in his seat, the happiest boy there, ready to begin the lesson in his new book.
From that time, Henry, was always the first in all his classes. He knew no such word as fail, but always succeeded in all he _____34_____. Having the _____35_____, he always found the way.
21. A. tremendous B. difficult C. cautious D. industrious
22. A. protection B. ambition C. management D. desire
23. A. books B. conditions C. ambitions D. materials
24. A. literature B. masterpiece C. novel D. grammar
25. A. provide B. promote C. refuse D. pay
26. A. embarrassed B. random C. troubled D. fearful
27. A. light B. heavy C. nervous D. merciful
28. A. general B. slight C. deep D. urgent
29. A. fiercely B. deliberately C. obviously D. temporarily
30. A. behavior B. service C. kindness D. reaction
31. A. prize B. award C. fame D. pay
32. A. purpose B. possession C. determination D. inspiration
33. A. performed B. processed C. attended D. started
34. A. affected B. acquired C. attempted D. tolerated
35. A. wish B. force C. courage D. will
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。这篇短文主要介绍了亨利大约七岁的时候，他的父亲去世了，他的母亲发现很难养活这么一个大家庭，有一次亨利想要一本语法书，但他的妈妈没有钱给他买，在早晨醒来时，他发现下了深深的雪。他决定为邻居服务扫雪从而赚得买书的钱，自此他认识到只要努力就没有做不成的事情。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的母亲发现很难养活一个大家庭。A. tremendous极大的；巨大的；B. difficult困难的；C. cautious谨慎的；D. industrious勤劳的。根据上文“his father died, thus left the family entirely in his mother’s care”可知，他的爸爸去世了，所以他的妈妈很难支撑一个大家庭，故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，通过苦心经营，她想尽办法撑起了这个家，还送她最大的孩子亨利去读书，给他提供了上学所需要的大部分书籍。A. protection保护；B. ambition抱负；C. management管理；D. desire欲望。根据上文“she made great efforts to do organize things well, and also to send Henry, the oldest, to school, and to supply him”可知，通过良好的管理，妈妈设法把事情办得很好，故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. books书；B. conditions条件；C. ambitions抱负；D. materials材料。根据上文“to school”和下文“he needed”可知，妈妈为孩子提供了上学需要的大部分书籍。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，有一次，亨利为了参加学习班，需要一本书，他的母亲没有钱供他买书。A. literature文学；B. masterpiece杰作；C. novel小说；D. grammar语法。根据下文“he had earned enough to buy a grammar.”可知，亨利上学习班，要买语法书。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. provide提供；B. promote促进；C. refuse拒绝；D. pay支付。根据下文“with the money to buy it” 可知，妈妈没有钱提供他买书。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这件事让他非常不安，晚上躺在床上仍然忧心忡忡，一直在想能做些什么。A. embarrassed尴尬的；B. random随机的；C. troubled不安的；D. fearful担心的根据上文“his mother could not____5____ him with the money to buy it.” 和下文“thinking what could be done”可知，妈妈没有钱给亨利买书，他很不安，考虑该怎么做。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. light轻的；B. heavy沉重的；C. nervous紧张的；D. merciful仁慈的。根据前文“his mother could not ____5____ him with the money to buy it. He was very much ____6____ about it”可知，他非常不安，所以带着一颗沉重的心躺在床上。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：早晨醒来，他看到外面已经下了厚厚的一层雪，寒风猛烈地吹着。A. general一般的；B. slight轻微的；C. deep深厚的；D. urgent紧急的。根据下文“to clear a path around his blocks”可知，雪下得很厚。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意同上。.A. fiercely猛烈地；B. deliberately故意地；C. obviously显而易见地；D. temporarily短暂地。根据下文“it is an ill wind that blows nobody good.(这场恶劣的寒风让大家都够难受的。)” 可知，风很猛烈。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他迅速地起床，跑到邻居家里，主动提出为邻居的房屋四周清扫积雪。A. behavior行为；B. service服务；C. kindness善意；D. reaction反应。根据下文“to clear a path around his blocks”可知，亨利主动提供服务，清扫积雪。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：完成了这项工作，拿到了工钱，他又跑到另一处帮人扫雪，然后又去了另一家，直到他赚够了买语法书的钱。A. prize奖赏；B. award奖品；C. fame名声；D. pay工资；报酬。根据上文“The offer was accepted.” 可知，他收到了他的报酬，故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. purpose目的；B. possession个人财产；C. determination决心；D. inspiration灵感。根据下文“and then to another, until he had earned enough to buy a grammar.”可知，为了同样的目的，亨利去了一个又一个地方扫雪，直到赚够买语法书的钱。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：等到开学时，亨利坐在他的位子上，等待开始学习新书上的第一课，他是班里最最开心的。A. performed执行；B. processed处理；C. attended参加； D. started开始。根据下文“Henry was in his seat, the happiest boy there, ready to begin the lesson in his new book.”可知，开学了，亨利坐在班级的座位上，很开心。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在他的心目中，没有“失败”一词词义辨析，他总能够成功地做好他想做的事。A. affected影响；B. acquired获得；C. attempted尝试；D. tolerated容忍。根据下文“he always found the way.”并结合前文内容可知，亨利认为只要找到办法肯尝试，总能成功。故选C。
【35题详解】
考査名词词义辨析。句意：有了决心，他就总能够找到成功之路。A. wish愿望；B. force武力；C. courage勇气；D. will决心；毅力。根据上文“ He knew no such word as fail, but always succeeded in all he ____14____.”可知，亨利是有决心的人。故选D。
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。
Beloved as they may be, many Chinese dishes only show up on family tables once a year, ____36____ (mark) holidays or seasonal observances. When the Qingming Festival approaches each spring, qingtuan, a sweet, jade-coloured treat begins to appear in supermarkets ____37____bakeries all over the country
“In Chinese culture, it’s really important to always honour and remember your ancestors,” said Lillian Luk, ____38____ founder of the London pop-up Shanghai Supper Club. During the Qingming Festival people all over China go on trips to their deceased loved ones’ burial sites____39____ ( sweep) the graves, burn incense and present offerings.
____40____ (make) with glutinous rice flour, qingtuan dough is emerald-green because of the addition of mugwort (艾草). “Mugwort also gives the qingtuan a nice medicinal benefit. It’s meant to____41____ (low) blood pressure,” said Luk, who now makes and sells the green____42____ (treat) at her pop-up restaurant when the Qingming Festival rolls around.
In recent years Luk ____43____ (notice) qingtuan evolving. She’s seen all sorts of novel versions pop up, from dumplings dyed green with matcha (抹茶) instead of mugwort, ____44____ ones filled with custard or sweet potato. Luk acknowledges the value of unexpected flavour options—seeing her children become excited and curious about foods from their culture. “Somehow, I have kind of woven this thread _____45_____ ties my kids to my heritage, unintentionally,” said Luk.
【答案】36. marking
37. in 38. the
39. to sweep
40. Made 41. lower
42. treats 43. has noticed
44. to 45. that##which
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讨论了中国传统节日食品青团的文化内涵及其在现代社会的演变。青团通常在清明节食用，以纪念祖先。近年来，青团出现了创新版本，如抹茶饺子和甜薯馅，这不仅增加了人们对传统食品的兴趣，也无意中加强了年轻一代与文化遗产的联系。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：尽管它们可能受到喜爱，许多中国菜肴一年只在家庭餐桌上出现一次，用来标记节日或季节性庆祝活动。句子已经存在谓语show up，所以mark需要充当非谓语，它的逻辑主语是Chinese dishes，二者呈主动关系，所以用现在分词作状语。故填marking。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：当清明节每个春天来临的时候，青团，一种甜蜜的、玉色的美食开始出现在全国各地的超市和面包店。根据句意，表示地点，使用介词in。故填in。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：“在中国文化中，始终尊敬和记住你的祖先是非常重要的，”伦敦快闪上海晚餐俱乐部的创始人Lillian Luk说。founder是可数名词，意思是“成立者”，可数名词单数前应该添加冠词，这里特指是一个晚餐俱乐部的创始人，故填the。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在清明节期间，全中国的人们都会去他们已故亲人的墓地扫墓、烧香和献上供品。空处需填不定式作目的状语，与前面的动词go on trips构成目的关系，故填to sweep。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：青团面团是用糯米粉做的，因为添加了艾草而呈翠绿色。句子已经存在谓语（系动词）is，所以空处需填非谓语动词，与逻辑主语qingtuan dough构成被动关系，用过去分词形式作状语，还要注意首字母大写。故填Made。
【41题详解】
考查动词。句意：艾草也给青团带来了很好的药用效果。它被用来降低血压。low是形容词，意思是“低的”，横线前有to，说明这里需要填动词原形，low的动词是lower（降低）。故填lower。
【42题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：Luk现在在她的快闪餐厅里制作和销售这种绿色的小吃，当清明节到来时。treat可以作可数名词，意思是“招待的东西，美味佳肴”，这里应该用复数表示泛指。故填treats。
【43题详解】
考查现在完成时。句意：近年来，Luk注意到青团的演变。根据时间状语In recent years可知，此处使用现在完成时，主语为第三人称单数，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填has noticed。
【44题详解】
考查介词短语。句意：她看到了各种新颖版本的青团出现，从用抹茶而不是艾草染成绿色的饺子，到装有奶油或红薯馅的。空格和前文的from…构成固定短语，from… to…，意思是“从……到……”，故填to。
【45题详解】
考查现在分词作定语。句意：“不知怎么的，我无意中编织了这样一条线，将我的孩子们与我的遗产联系起来，”Luk说。这个句子是定语从句，先行词是thread（线），在从句中充当主语，可以使用that或which进行引导。故填that或which。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华, 你的英国朋友Michael邀请你于下周一线上观看他的成人仪式(coming-of-age ceremony), 但你无法应邀, 请写信告知, 内容包括:
1. 表达歉意;
2. 说明理由。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Michael,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Michael,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am extremely grateful for you inviting me to attend your school’s coming-of-age ceremony online next Monday.
However, I regret to inform you that I won’t be availabie at that time due to my scheduled exam and I must focus my attention on preparing for it. Therefore, I’d like to extend my sincere apology for not being able to make it, as I know it’s a special moment for you.
Wish your coming-of-age ceremony a complete success. Looking forward to sharing more wonderful time together.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇是应用文写作。你的英国朋友Michael邀请你于下周一线上观看他的成人仪式, 但你无法应邀，要求考生写信告知。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
极度地：extremely→overly
感激的：grateful→appreciative
有空的：available→free
因此：therefore→thus
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I am extremely grateful for yoa inviting me to attend your school’s coming-of-age ceremony online next Monday.
拓展句：I am extremely grateful because you have invited me to attend your school’s online coming-of-age ceremony, which is scheduled for next Monday.
【点睛】[高分句型1]However, I regret to inform you that I won’t be availabie at that time due to my scheduled exam and I must focus my attention on preparing for it.(that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2]Therefore, I’d like to extend my sincere apology for not being able to make it, as I know it’s a special moment for you.(as引导的原因状语从句)
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。
The fourth graders’ school day was coming to an end. Wilson was filling his backpack when a voice came out of the loudspeaker. “Good afternoon, students. This is a reminder that the All-City Math Contest will be in two weeks. The contest is open to fifth and sixth graders, and the top prize is fifty dollars. Please speak to your teacher if you’d like to participate.
“I am confident that I could excel in that contest,” Wilson thought to himself. Determined to participate in the competition, he rushed to his teacher’s desk and told her that he wanted to enter that math contest.
Ms. Jones looked up from her papers and said, “That’s wonderful, Wilson, but I’m afraid that this contest is for fifth and sixth graders only. Besides, our class has not yet covered some of the topics that will be tested.”
Wilson was not ready to give up He knew he had a natural talent for math. “But you know that I’m good at math!” Wilson protested. “I do math problems with my brother all the time - and he’s in sixth grade! I think I could do really well!”
“You are a very good math student, Wilson, but rules are rules. I’m sure that you can enter next year.”
Wilson came home frustrated and disappointed, stormed upstairs without saying a word to his mother, and slammed the door to his room shut. His mother quickly appeared at his door, knocked, and came in. “Dear, did something happen today ” She was concerned.
Wilson was quiet for a minute, then it all came out. In a burst of emotion, he told his mom about the contest, how excited he was to enter, and how angry he felt when his teacher told him that he wouldn’t be allowed to do so this year. “It’s just not fair, Mom,” he complained. “I know I could really do well on it. Why won’t they let me ”
Wilson’s mother put her hand on his shoulder. “Sometimes, son,” she said softly, “people follow rules even when they don’t make sense. Perhaps you can persuade your teacher to make an exception for you.”
Wilson perked up: he had an idea.
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。
The next day, Wilson went straight to Ms. Jones’ office.
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Forty minutes later, he finished Ms. Jones’ test and handed it to her.
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【答案】Possible version:
The next day, Wilson went straight to Ms. Jones’ office. He surprised her by requesting to take a sixth-grade math test, which he had borrowed from his brother, hoping to compete in the upcoming contest. “If I take this test now and do a good job, can I be in the contest ” Wilson asked. Ms. Jones was impressed by his eagerness and agreed to his request, but reminded him that rules were rules. Wilson nodded, sat down at one of the empty desks, pulled out a pencil and started working on the test, carefully went through all the questions.
Forty minutes later, he finished Ms. Jones’ test and handed it to her. She immediately pulled out her red pen and started to review his answers but was surprised to find no errors at all. “You’ve done remarkably well, Wilson. Even most sixth-graders couldn’t achieve a perfect score. I’ll present this to the principal and hope we can make an exception for you,” she said. “Thank you so much Ms. Jones!” Wilson was thrilled and hugged his teacher. “I’m delighted that you share my enthusiasm for math. In this case, I believe a little deviation from the rules is necessary,” Ms. Jones said with a chuckle Wilson couldn’t help but grin.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了擅长数学的四年级学生想要参加一个针对五年级和六年级的学生全市数学竞赛，因不符合参赛规则被他的老师拒绝参加。他感到非常失望，但在妈妈的鼓励下，Wilson决定尝试说服他的老师为自己争取一个参赛的机会。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“第二天，威尔逊直接去了琼斯女士的办公室”可知，第一段可描写威尔逊想要通过写六年级的试卷取得参加比赛的资格。
②由第二段首句内容“四十分钟后，他完成了琼斯女士的试卷并把它交给了她”可知，第二段可描写威尔逊试卷没有错误，老师答应为他争取一个参赛名额。
2.续写线索：找老师——达成协议——完成试卷——批改试卷——试卷满分——答应提交校长——表达开心
3.词汇激活
行为类
①要求：request/demand
②拿出：pull out/take out
③提交：present /submit
情绪类
①高兴：delighted/glad
②惊讶：surprised/astonished
【点睛】[高分句型1] He surprised her by requesting to take a sixth-grade math test, which he had borrowed from his brother, hoping to compete in the upcoming contest. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] In this case, I believe a little deviation from the rules is necessary(运用了省略that的宾语从句)
