湖北省重点高中智学联盟2024年春季高二年级5月联考
英语试题
本试题共10页，67题。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试时间：2024年5月23日上午8：00—10：00
★祝考试顺利★
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Hostess and guest. B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and secretary.
2. What will Anna do next
A. Meet James. B. Send a message. C. Change the time.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a bookstore. C. In a library.
4. What is the woman’s telephone number
A. 02086557621. B. 02086657321. C. 02026557321.
5. How does the woman sound
A Annoyed. B. Disappointed. C. Puzzled.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To book a table for a dinner.
B. To adjust the dining time.
C. To change the number of diners.
7. What time is the man going to have the dinner
A. At 4. B. At 6. C. At 7:30.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man’s problem with English
A. Listening. B. Speaking. C. Vocabulary.
9. Where does the man’s problem lie
A. Forms of words. B. Stress of words. C. Meaning of words.
10. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Speak with natives. B. Practice oral English. C. See some films.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11. What did the man do
A. He repaired some bookshelves. B. He broke a water pipe. C. He hired a repairman.
12. What does the woman think of the man’s work
A. Successful. B. Economical. C. Disastrous.
13. What do we know about the book
A. It is expensive.
B. It is a guidebook to DIY.
C. It is taken from Mr. Neil’s bookshelf.
14. What is Neil going to do
A. Read the book. B. Save some money. C. Change the pipe.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What is the woman doing
A. Conducting an interview. B. Assigning homework. C. Giving a lecture.
16. What is Teach China
A. A rural school.
B. An educational organization.
C. A co-operative factory.
17. When did the man start teaching in Teach China
A. In 2015. B. In 2016. C. In 2018.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What makes Beethoven’s music special to the speaker
A. Family-related emotions.
B. Piano-related practices.
C. Education-related experiences.
19. Why does the speaker like Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6
A. It is pure to him. B. It is simple to him. C. It is inspiring to him.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. His love for classical music.
B. His favorite Beethoven music.
C. His view on Beethoven music.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Washington D. C. is home to over 70 museums, including 19 free Smithsonian museums and galleries. With each museum boasting numerous must-see exhibits, trying to choose where to start can be a challenge. Here, we’ve broken down a few exhibits coming to D. C. in 2024 you want to make sure you catch:
The National Museum of Women in the Arts
The NMWA has a stunning exhibition called “In Focus: Artists at Work” that highlights the practices and perspectives of eight contemporary collection artists via short documentary-style videos. In addition to other interesting exhibits, this museum is a must-visit in 2024!
Monet: The Immersive Experience
In this multi-sensory wonderland, Monet’s vivid masterpieces are brought to life through 360° digital projections of the French artist’s iconic pieces and his impressionist brushstrokes (笔画). Famous works like The Water Lily Pond, Poppies, Sunrise, and more will turn around the room, completely captivating you as you wander about the open space, or sit and take it all in.
Hirsh horn Museum: OSGEMEOS: ENDLESS STORY
The “OSGEMEOS: ENDLESS STORY” exhibit will be one of the largest displays of the Brazillian twin artists, Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo. The extremely interesting and innovative exhibit reflects the artists’ use of modern styles like street graffiti (涂鸦) and urban art, conveyed using mediums like wood and canvas.
The Rubell Museum’s Alexandre Diop: Jooba Jubba, l’ Art du Defi
It features the work of Franco-Sangalese Vienna-based artist Alexandre Diop. The work is inspired by concepts like colonialism and migration and their impact on themes like ancestry, tradition, and suffering.
1. How does the art come lively to audience in Monet: The Immersive Experience
A. By documentary-style videos. B. By digital projections.
C. By modern styles. D. By lifelike artwork.
2. Which is suitable for a kid fond of drawing on canvas and street graffiti
A. The National Museum of Women in the Arts.
B. Monet: The Immersive Experience.
C. Hirsh horn Museum: OSGEMEOS: ENDLESS STORY.
D. The Rubell Museum’s Alexandre Diop: Jooba Jubba, I’ Art du Defi.
3. What can visitors learn from the work in Alexandre Diop
A. Perspectives of artists. B. Impressionist masterpieces.
C. Street graffiti and urban art. D. The influence of history on art.
B
The schools located in the East End of Houston Texas, serve some of the poorest, most at-risk students in the Houston Independent School District. Like many urban areas, Houston’s East End is a “food desert,” where fresh, affordable produce is hard to find, while unhealthy foods from convenience stores and fast food restaurants are widely available. The combination of urban pollution and unhealthy foods have led to diabetes (糖尿病), obesity, and associated illnesses in the East End.
Through a youth-led “Green Ambassador” program rooted in the environmental education curriculum of Project Learning Tree (PLT), students from East End schools are aiming to change their neighborhood. Their goal is to transform their community from a food desert to a food forest that can supply the East End’s residents with fresh, natural foods while also providing food and shelter for wildlife. They’re planting one fruit tree and one community garden at a time, linking their schools and neighborhoods to form a Houston East End Greenbelt.
Emerson Hernandez, a student at Furr High School, joined the school’s PLT GreenSchools’ Green Team in ninth grade. The program sparked a passion to work with his classmates and other participating GreenSchools to transform his community into a thriving green corridor. “Through PLT you’re encouraging people to take action, to do something for their neighborhood. And while you’re doing it, you’re learning all kinds of other things — math, social studies, history, science, and writing,” says Hernandez.
They have planted more than 200 trees all over the East End of Houston, created and tended more than 200 vegetable garden beds in the community, and raised approximately 3,000 pounds of sweet potatoes, and other vegetables that have been donated to area food banks.
“Emerson is such a phenomenal young leader,” says Tamberly Conway, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at the U. S. Forest Service. “He can speak to adults and peers alike. He’s been an incredible role model. His passion and love shine through. ”
4. How does the author begin the passage
A. By giving an example. B. By describing a scene.
C. By presenting the problem. D. By comparing phenomena.
5. What can we learn about students from East End schools
A. They donate foods to the community.
B. They combine curriculum study with labor.
C. They founded “Green Ambassador” program.
D. They appeal for community wildlife protection.
6. Which of the following words best describe Emerson
A. Thoughtful and gifted. B. Curious and aggressive.
C. Pioneering and creative. D. Responsible and enthusiastic.
7. What is the main idea of the paragraph 4
A. Donation raised by students. B. Students’ achievements in community.
C. Students’ extracurricular performance. D. Students’ appeal for crop production.
C
Many people assume today’s easy long-distance collaboration (合作) should release a flood of creative scientific research—but, strangely, a new study suggests the opposite may be true.
Several reasons have been suggested for an apparent slowdown in new research ideas, but it seems remote collaboration itself may be a limiting factor. For a recent study in Nature, University of Pittsburgh social scientist Lingfei Wu and his colleagues found that teams collaborating remotely produce fewer breakthroughs.
The researchers analyzed 20 million research papers published between 1960 and 2020 and four million patents filed between 1976 and 2020 to assess how “disruptive” they were by analyzing quotations. Highly disruptive studies were those that put earlier work to shame and open new avenues of research; articles that quote them usually don’t also quote earlier studies they build on. Less disruptive studies build on previous work, and articles quoting them typically also quote prior studies.
The researchers found that as the distance between authors’ workplaces increases from zero to at least 600 kilometers, their papers’ being disruptive falls by roughly a quarter. To investigate why, Wu and his team analyzed researchers’ self-reported roles. They found that those working together in person were more likely to focus on conceptual tasks—the kind of work likely to produce new ideas. Researchers collaborating remotely were more likely to do technical work such as data analysis.
The team also found that when researchers were gathering in person, even big differences between individuals’ quotation numbers had little effect on the likelihood of their collaborating on conceptual work. But in remote teams, the chances of researchers jointly producing ideas declined when one had significantly more quotations than the other.
The findings challenge the assumption that merely connecting people online leads to the growth of new ideas. In theory, remote collaboration enables more new combinations of knowledge. However, if new innovation is encouraged, people should be brought together instead of relying on digital infrastructure (基础设施). ”
8. What does the underlined “disruptive” mean in paragraph 3
A. Creative. B. Destructive. C. Unique. D. Representative.
9. What does paragraph 4 mainly prove
A. In-person collaboration brings about technical work.
B. Long-distance collaboration doesn’t benefit new ideas.
C. Long-distance collaboration is of great importance.
D. In-person collaboration is better than long-distance one.
10. In remote teams, new ideas may occur at least when ______.
A. online individuals contribute to the discussion
B. equipment for remote collaboration is available
C. individuals’ quotations in both sides are equal
D. researchers’ quotations differ greatly in number
11. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. Researchers collaborate remotely to be more creative.
B. Scientists collaborate better when they are farther apart.
C. Scientists innovate more while working together in person.
D. Researchers make breakthroughs with digital infrastructure.
D
Willful ignorance exists in large amount in daily life. People regularly look the other way rather than examining the consequences of their actions. Despite plenty of scientific evidence for climate change, for instance, many people still avoid engaging with facts about global warming.
We wanted to understand how common willful ignorance is and why people engage in it. After collecting data from multiple research projects that involved more than 6,000 individuals, we discovered that willful ignorance is common and harmful, with 40 percent of people choosing “not to know” the consequences of their actions to free themselves of guilt while maximizing their own gains. But we also found that about 40 percent of people are unselfish: rather than avoiding information about the consequences of their actions, they seek it out to increase the benefits to others.
In the experiments, the decisions were made in one of two settings. In the transparent (透明的) setting, decision-makers had information about how their choice would affect themselves and their partner. In an ambiguous (模糊的) setting, decision-makers knew how their choice would matter for themselves but not for their teammate — although they could request that insight.
The overall balance tipped toward selfishness when participants had the option to avoid information. Only 39 percent of people in the ambiguous setting made the choice that ultimately benefited their partner — a significant drop from 55 percent in the transparent condition.
If we can avoid putting a strong moral emphasis on decisions, it may make people feel less threatened and, as a result, be less willfully ignorant. Other research groups have found promising ways to do this. For instance, we could encourage people to think more positively about good deeds rather than guilt-trip them for what they have failed to do. Highlighting recent global achievements, such as healing the ozone (臭氧) layer, can inspire people to keep up the good work rather than feeling like the battle is lost and that the situation is hopeless.
In short, we can encourage one another and ourselves toward more selfless and generous actions.
12. Why do some people choose not to know the consequences of their actions
A. To make easier choices to be a good person.
B. To increase their own benefits more than others’.
C. To avoid the influence of consequences on actions.
D. To get the most benefits without a sense of shame.
13. How can willful ignorance be prevented
A. By focusing less on its morality. B. By stressing its potential threat.
C. By being more positive about oneself. D. By getting people aware of their actions.
14. Which part of the magazine is the passage taken from
A. Culture. B. Environment. C. Psychology. D. Biology.
15. What is the passage mainly about
A. The reason for willful ignorance.
B. The results of willful ignorance.
C. The harmful effects of willful ignorance.
D. The influence of willful ignorance on environment.
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。
Time management can help you stand out in your studies, shine at work, and feel less stressed. But how can you manage your routine effectively It’s actually easier than you’d think. By teaching you a few simple tricks, we’ll show you how to transform your time management skills. ___16___
Before beginning your work load for the day, prioritize. To-do lists are a great tool, but organize them a little rather than just writing down everything that needs to get done. List tasks under each category. For example, if you need to finish a report for work, that would be an urgent task. If you need to begin another work project, but the deadline is not for another two weeks, that would be an “important, but not urgent” task. ___17___
Do not multitask.
Many people assume multitasking is a great way to get more done and manage time wisely. However, focusing on multiple tasks actually makes you less productive. Things will take longer to do, as you’re not giving anything your full attention. Focus completely on one task at a time instead. ___18___
Create the right environment to work.
A work environment can help with your overall productivity. There are no strict rules about a work environment, so pick what feels right for you. ___19___ These feelings will help you stay on task and be productive. For example, a particular artist may inspire you. Invest in a few of their paintings and hang these up on your walls.
Avoid interruptions as much as possible.
Interruptions disrupt your workflow. If you’re in the middle of a task and stop to do something else, it can be hard to get back into work mode. When you’re working on a task, try to complete it before doing something else. For example, if you realize you need to return an e-mail while you’re in the middle of something else, do not stop to return the e-mail. ___20___
A. Do important tasks first.
B. List your tasks in terms of importance.
C. Instead, set it down somewhere and get to it after you finish the task at hand.
D. You will get your work done quicker this way, allowing you to make the most of your time.
E. Surround yourself with inspiring decorations that help you feel enthusiastic and passionate.
F. If you would like to go for a run after work but it’s not vital, that would be a “low-priority” task.
G. Do your best to avoid interruptions, but do not beat yourself up over the occasional distraction at work.
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。
I’ve been a college professor teaching people how to think more creatively and use more of their brainpower. ____21____, this lifetime passion was awakened by a casual contest in my childhood.
At a picnic of my father’s company, they held contests for kids — who threw a cloth handkerchief the farthest this time. I, 13 years old, was full of the spirit of ____22____, so I threw myself into the contest, which, I realize now, was not meant to ____23____ real skills, but simply for laughs. But it stirred my ____24____ of thinking outside the box.
It disturbed me to see the kids throwing ____25____ when the handkerchief always opened and stopped. The ____26____ was not to throw harder but to prevent the cloth from ____27____. Suppose I hid a rock in the cloth without tying it. The rock would drive the cloth at least ____28____ than the others, and when they separated, people might not notice a small rock ____29____ nearby. I had a good chance of _____30_____ it, but I didn’t want to win by cheating. So I had to make the handkerchief fly like a rock. Like a rock! That was it! I _____31_____ tied knot (结) after knot until it was the size of a large walnut (核桃), like a strong _____32_____. I threw hard, and the balled handkerchief rocketed off 60 feet away. All stared at me in _____33_____ and the judge ran to check. “It’s just the _____34_____,” he declared, holding it up and untying the knots.
What I learned from this contest was _____35_____ thinking. To live creatively, you have to tap into the less-used parts of your brain.
21. A. Respectively B. Interestingly C. Subsequently D. Precisely
22. A. teamwork B. commitment C. competition D. criticism
23. A. demonstrate B. practice C. polish D. correct
24. A. envy B. recognition C. imagination D. love
25. A. harder B. faster C. higher D. worse
26. A. problem B. fact C. trick D. motive
27. A. breaking B. opening C. moving D. floating
28 A. firmer B. stronger C. safer D. farther
29. A. landing B. flying C. emerging D. skipping
30. A. being worthy of B. getting away with C. putting up with D. fitting in with
31. A. frequently B. temporarily C. secretly D. skillfully
32. A. arrow B. seed C. rock D. diamond
33. A. relief B. surprise C. anger D. silence
34. A. handkerchief B. string C. episode D. mistake
35. A. ambitious B. realistic C. positive D. creative
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。
Also ____36____ (know) as Tu Fu, Du Fu is considered with Li Bai to be one of China’s greatest poets of the Tang dynasty. Du Fu was born to a minor scholar-official in Henan Province. ____37____ he studied for the civil service exam to become a civil servant like his father, Du Fu failed to pass and spent many years ____38____ (travel). His early poems threaded together incidents from his travels and first-hand ____39____ (account) of the hardships he endured; he also wrote poems to or about Li Bai.
The An Lushan Rebellion of 755, which lasted for nearly eight years, enormously ____40____ (destroy) Chinese society. In these troubled years, Du Fu led ____41____ miserable life, writing poetry about the events he witnessed and endured—famine, political unrest, and ____42____ (person) tragedy. He eventually moved to Sichuan, ____43____ he lived in a cottage and wrote many poems describing his ____44____ (relative) happy life. During his last years, he moved from place to place again, including a two-year period at Kuizhou, where he won the support of the governor of the region and wrote many poems _____45_____ his productive, late style. Du Fu and his family began their travel again in 768. He died in Hunan Province and was survived by his wife and two remaining sons.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，你校外教Mr Smith打算开展英语阅读活动，现委托你向同学们征求意见，请你根据调查结果给外教回复一封英文邮件，陈述建议并给出理由，内容包括：
1.表达感谢；2.提出个人建议；3.说明理由。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was a cold snowy evening. Tommy was running as fast as he could, focused on nothing but his destination----the shop on the street corner. Two weeks ago he saw figurines(小塑像) of Marvel superheroes on the shelves and felt he had to have one. He’s been walking the neighbor’s dog ever since then to earn money to fulfil his little dream. He was so excited and barely noticing the world around him. Maybe that’s why he tripped over the legs of a homeless woman, who was sitting on the pavement, her back against the wall. He murmured(低语) "sorry" and moved on to his destination.
Once he entered the shop, he went straight to the shelves with figurines. Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, and many more----all of his admired heroes. With his heart pounding like crazy he reached for Spiderman.
“You like these, true believer ”
Tommy turned around. An old man was standing behind him with a wide smile on his face.
“Y-yes, …Yes, they’re awesome!” answered Tommy. “They’re strong and fast and help other people a lot ...”the boy looked at figurines in admiration. “I wish I could be a superhero too.”
“Then become one!” said the old man.
“How ” Tommy asked in surprise. “I don’t have any superpowers.”
“And why would you need them ” the old man smiled. Seeing the confusion on the boy's face, he squatted(蹲下) and put his hands on Tommy's arms. “Did you know that shopkeeper lady over there has a disabled husband She’s been working hard and taking care of him for years. I’ve never heard a word of complaint from her. And this person ---” he pointed at a redhead man, who just entered the shop. “He’s a firefighter; he’s saved countless lives. He never gives up, no matter how dangerous the situation seems to be.”
The old man looked Tommy in the eyes and smiled. “You don’t need a superpower to be a hero for someone else. The path of a superhero starts not in the mind, not in the muscles, but in the heart.”
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Tommy lowered his head and looked at his shoes thinking intensely.
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The homeless woman was right there, where he saw her last time.
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英语试题
本试题共10页，67题。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试时间：2024年5月23日上午8：00—10：00
★祝考试顺利★
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Hostess and guest. B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and secretary.
2. What will Anna do next
A. Meet James. B. Send a message. C. Change the time.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a bookstore. C. In a library.
4. What is the woman’s telephone number
A. 02086557621. B. 02086657321. C. 02026557321.
5. How does the woman sound
A. Annoyed. B. Disappointed. C. Puzzled.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To book a table for a dinner.
B. To adjust the dining time.
C. To change the number of diners.
7. What time is the man going to have the dinner
A. At 4. B. At 6. C. At 7:30.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man’s problem with English
A. Listening. B. Speaking. C. Vocabulary.
9. Where does the man’s problem lie
A. Forms of words. B. Stress of words. C. Meaning of words.
10. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Speak with natives. B. Practice oral English. C. See some films.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11. What did the man do
A. He repaired some bookshelves. B. He broke a water pipe. C. He hired a repairman.
12. What does the woman think of the man’s work
A. Successful. B. Economical. C. Disastrous.
13. What do we know about the book
A. It is expensive.
B. It is a guidebook to DIY.
C. It is taken from Mr. Neil’s bookshelf.
14. What is Neil going to do
A. Read the book. B. Save some money. C. Change the pipe.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What is the woman doing
A. Conducting an interview. B. Assigning homework. C. Giving a lecture.
16. What is Teach China
A. A rural school.
B. An educational organization.
C. A co-operative factory.
17. When did the man start teaching in Teach China
A. In 2015. B. In 2016. C. In 2018.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What makes Beethoven’s music special to the speaker
A. Family-related emotions.
B. Piano-related practices.
C. Education-related experiences.
19. Why does the speaker like Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6
A. It is pure to him. B. It is simple to him. C. It is inspiring to him.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. His love for classical music.
B. His favorite Beethoven music.
C. His view on Beethoven music.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Washington D. C. is home to over 70 museums, including 19 free Smithsonian museums and galleries. With each museum boasting numerous must-see exhibits, trying to choose where to start can be a challenge. Here, we’ve broken down a few exhibits coming to D. C. in 2024 you want to make sure you catch:
The National Museum of Women in the Arts
The NMWA has a stunning exhibition called “In Focus: Artists at Work” that highlights the practices and perspectives of eight contemporary collection artists via short documentary-style videos. In addition to other interesting exhibits, this museum is a must-visit in 2024!
Monet: The Immersive Experience
In this multi-sensory wonderland, Monet’s vivid masterpieces are brought to life through 360° digital projections of the French artist’s iconic pieces and his impressionist brushstrokes (笔画). Famous works like The Water Lily Pond, Poppies, Sunrise, and more will turn around the room, completely captivating you as you wander about the open space, or sit and take it all in.
Hirsh horn Museum: OSGEMEOS: ENDLESS STORY
The “OSGEMEOS: ENDLESS STORY” exhibit will be one of the largest displays of the Brazillian twin artists, Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo. The extremely interesting and innovative exhibit reflects the artists’ use of modern styles like street graffiti (涂鸦) and urban art, conveyed using mediums like wood and canvas.
The Rubell Museum’s Alexandre Diop: Jooba Jubba, l’ Art du Defi
It features the work of Franco-Sangalese Vienna-based artist Alexandre Diop. The work is inspired by concepts like colonialism and migration and their impact on themes like ancestry, tradition, and suffering.
1. How does the art come lively to audience in Monet: The Immersive Experience
A. By documentary-style videos. B. By digital projections.
C. By modern styles. D. By lifelike artwork.
2. Which is suitable for a kid fond of drawing on canvas and street graffiti
A. The National Museum of Women in the Arts.
B. Monet: The Immersive Experience.
C. Hirsh horn Museum: OSGEMEOS: ENDLESS STORY.
D. The Rubell Museum’s Alexandre Diop: Jooba Jubba, I’ Art du Defi.
3. What can visitors learn from the work in Alexandre Diop
A. Perspectives of artists. B. Impressionist masterpieces.
C. Street graffiti and urban art. D. The influence of history on art.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章列出了2024年将在华盛顿举行的一些展览。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Monet: The Immersive Experience中的“In this multi-sensory wonderland, Monet’s vivid masterpieces are brought to life through 360° digital projections of the French artist’s iconic pieces and his impressionist brushstrokes (笔画). (在这个多感官的仙境中，通过360°数字投影，法国艺术家的标志性作品和他的印象派笔触，莫奈生动的杰作栩栩如生。)”因此，可知艺术通过技术变得生动起来，观众可以身临其境地感受艺术的魅力。即通过数字投影。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hirsh horn Museum: OSGEMEOS: ENDLESS STORY中的“The extremely interesting and innovative exhibit reflects the artists’ use of modern styles like street graffiti (涂鸦) and urban art, conveyed using mediums like wood and canvas. (这个非常有趣和创新的展览反映了艺术家们对现代风格的使用，比如街头涂鸦和城市艺术，用木头和帆布等媒介来传达。)”可知这个非常适合喜欢在画布上画画和街头涂鸦的孩子。因此，选项C是这个孩子的最佳选择。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。 根据The Rubell Museum’s Alexandre Diop: Jooba Jubba, l’ Art du Defi中的“It features the work of Franco-Sangalese Vienna-based artist Alexandre Diop. The work is inspired by concepts like colonialism and migration and their impact on themes like ancestry, tradition, and suffering. (它的特色是维也纳艺术家亚历山大·迪奥普(Alexandre Diop)的作品。作品的灵感来自殖民主义和移民等概念，以及它们对祖先、传统和苦难等主题的影响。)”因此，参观者可以从Alexandre Diop的作品中了解到历史对艺术的影响，故选D。
B
The schools located in the East End of Houston, Texas, serve some of the poorest, most at-risk students in the Houston Independent School District. Like many urban areas, Houston’s East End is a “food desert,” where fresh, affordable produce is hard to find, while unhealthy foods from convenience stores and fast food restaurants are widely available. The combination of urban pollution and unhealthy foods have led to diabetes (糖尿病), obesity, and associated illnesses in the East End.
Through a youth-led “Green Ambassador” program rooted in the environmental education curriculum of Project Learning Tree (PLT), students from East End schools are aiming to change their neighborhood. Their goal is to transform their community from a food desert to a food forest that can supply the East End’s residents with fresh, natural foods while also providing food and shelter for wildlife. They’re planting one fruit tree and one community garden at a time, linking their schools and neighborhoods to form a Houston East End Greenbelt.
Emerson Hernandez, a student at Furr High School, joined the school’s PLT GreenSchools’ Green Team in ninth grade. The program sparked a passion to work with his classmates and other participating GreenSchools to transform his community into a thriving green corridor. “Through PLT you’re encouraging people to take action, to do something for their neighborhood. And while you’re doing it, you’re learning all kinds of other things — math, social studies, history, science, and writing,” says Hernandez.
They have planted more than 200 trees all over the East End of Houston, created and tended more than 200 vegetable garden beds in the community, and raised approximately 3,000 pounds of sweet potatoes, and other vegetables that have been donated to area food banks.
“Emerson is such a phenomenal young leader,” says Tamberly Conway, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at the U. S. Forest Service. “He can speak to adults and peers alike. He’s been an incredible role model. His passion and love shine through. ”
4. How does the author begin the passage
A. By giving an example. B. By describing a scene.
C. By presenting the problem. D. By comparing phenomena.
5. What can we learn about students from East End schools
A. They donate foods to the community.
B. They combine curriculum study with labor.
C. They founded “Green Ambassador” program.
D. They appeal for community wildlife protection.
6. Which of the following words best describe Emerson
A. Thoughtful and gifted. B. Curious and aggressive.
C. Pioneering and creative. D. Responsible and enthusiastic.
7. What is the main idea of the paragraph 4
A. Donation raised by students. B. Students’ achievements in community.
C. Students’ extracurricular performance. D. Students’ appeal for crop production.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了休斯顿东区学校的“绿色大使”项目。该项目旨在改变东区作为“食物沙漠”的现状，通过种植果树和社区菜园，为居民提供新鲜自然的食物，并为野生动物提供食物和栖息地。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。作者在第一段“The schools located in the East End of Houston, Texas, serve some of the poorest, most at-risk students in the Houston Independent School District. Like many urban areas, Houston’s East End is a “food desert,” where fresh, affordable produce is hard to find, while unhealthy foods from convenience stores and fast food restaurants are widely available. The combination of urban pollution and unhealthy foods have led to diabetes (糖尿病), obesity, and associated illnesses in the East End.(这些学校位于德克萨斯州休斯顿东区，为休斯顿独立学区一些最贫困、最危险的学生提供服务。像许多城市地区一样，休斯顿东区是一个“食物沙漠”，在那里很难找到新鲜的、负担得起的农产品，而便利店和快餐店里的不健康食品却随处可见。在东区，城市污染和不健康食品的结合导致了糖尿病、肥胖和相关疾病)”中描述了休斯顿东区面临的食物短缺和健康问题，进而引出下文“Through a youth-led “Green Ambassador” program rooted in the environmental education curriculum of Project Learning Tree (PLT), students from East End schools are aiming to change their neighborhood.(通过一个由青年主导的“绿色大使”项目，该项目植根于“学习树项目”的环境教育课程，来自伦敦东区学校的学生们旨在改变他们的社区)”对“绿色大使”项目的介绍。由此可知，作者是通过展示问题的方式来开始这篇文章。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“The program sparked a passion to work with his classmates and other participating GreenSchools to transform his community into a thriving green corridor. “Through PLT you’re encouraging people to take action, to do something for their neighborhood. And while you’re doing it, you’re learning all kinds of other things — math, social studies, history, science, and writing,” says Hernandez.(这个项目激发了他与同学和其他参与绿色学校的人一起工作的热情，把他的社区变成了一个繁荣的绿色走廊。“通过PLT，你鼓励人们采取行动，为他们的社区做点什么。当你这样做的时候，你会学到各种各样的其他东西——数学、社会研究、历史、科学和写作，”埃尔南德斯说)”和第四段中“They have planted more than 200 trees all over the East End of Houston, created and tended more than 200 vegetable garden beds in the community, and raised approximately 3,000 pounds of sweet potatoes, and other vegetables that have been donated to area food banks.(他们在休斯顿东区种植了200多棵树，在社区里创建和照料了200多个蔬菜园床，并筹集了大约3000磅的红薯和其他蔬菜，这些蔬菜已经捐赠给了地区食品银行)”可知，伦敦东区绿色学校学生把课程学习和劳动结合了起来。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第段中“Emerson Hernandez, a student at Furr High School, joined the school’s PLT GreenSchools’ Green Team in ninth grade. The program sparked a passion to work with his classmates and other participating GreenSchools to transform his community into a thriving green corridor.(Emerson Hernandez是Furr高中的一名学生，他在九年级时加入了学校的PLT GreenSchools绿色团队。这个项目激发了他与同学和其他参与绿色学校的人一起工作的热情，把他的社区变成了一个繁荣的绿色走廊)”和最后一段中““Emerson is such a phenomenal young leader,” says Tamberly Conway, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at the U. S. Forest Service. “He can speak to adults and peers alike. He’s been an incredible role model. His passion and love shine through.”(“艾默生是一位杰出的年轻领导者，”美国林业局的多元化和包容性专家坦伯利·康威说。“他可以与成年人和同龄人交谈。他是一个不可思议的榜样。他的激情和爱闪耀着光芒。”)”可推知，Emerson是年轻的领导者，是一个有责任心和激情的人。故选D项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“They have planted more than 200 trees all over the East End of Houston, created and tended more than 200 vegetable garden beds in the community, and raised approximately 3,000 pounds of sweet potatoes, and other vegetables that have been donated to area food banks.(他们在休斯顿东区种植了200多棵树，在社区里创建和照料了200多个蔬菜园床，并筹集了大约3000磅的红薯和其他蔬菜，这些蔬菜已经捐赠给了地区食品银行)”可知，第四段主要介绍了学生们在社区所取得的成就。故选B项。
C
Many people assume today’s easy long-distance collaboration (合作) should release a flood of creative scientific research—but, strangely, a new study suggests the opposite may be true.
Several reasons have been suggested for an apparent slowdown in new research ideas, but it seems remote collaboration itself may be a limiting factor. For a recent study in Nature, University of Pittsburgh social scientist Lingfei Wu and his colleagues found that teams collaborating remotely produce fewer breakthroughs.
The researchers analyzed 20 million research papers published between 1960 and 2020 and four million patents filed between 1976 and 2020 to assess how “disruptive” they were by analyzing quotations. Highly disruptive studies were those that put earlier work to shame and open new avenues of research; articles that quote them usually don’t also quote earlier studies they build on. Less disruptive studies build on previous work, and articles quoting them typically also quote prior studies.
The researchers found that as the distance between authors’ workplaces increases from zero to at least 600 kilometers, their papers’ being disruptive falls by roughly a quarter. To investigate why, Wu and his team analyzed researchers’ self-reported roles. They found that those working together in person were more likely to focus on conceptual tasks—the kind of work likely to produce new ideas. Researchers collaborating remotely were more likely to do technical work such as data analysis.
The team also found that when researchers were gathering in person, even big differences between individuals’ quotation numbers had little effect on the likelihood of their collaborating on conceptual work. But in remote teams, the chances of researchers jointly producing ideas declined when one had significantly more quotations than the other.
The findings challenge the assumption that merely connecting people online leads to the growth of new ideas. In theory, remote collaboration enables more new combinations of knowledge. However, if new innovation is encouraged, people should be brought together instead of relying on digital infrastructure (基础设施). ”
8. What does the underlined “disruptive” mean in paragraph 3
A. Creative. B. Destructive. C. Unique. D. Representative.
9. What does paragraph 4 mainly prove
A. In-person collaboration brings about technical work.
B. Long-distance collaboration doesn’t benefit new ideas.
C. Long-distance collaboration is of great importance.
D. In-person collaboration is better than long-distance one.
10. In remote teams, new ideas may occur at least when ______.
A. online individuals contribute to the discussion
B. equipment for remote collaboration is available
C. individuals’ quotations in both sides are equal
D. researchers’ quotations differ greatly in number
11. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. Researchers collaborate remotely to be more creative.
B. Scientists collaborate better when they are farther apart.
C. Scientists innovate more while working together in person.
D. Researchers make breakthroughs with digital infrastructure.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了研究发现远程合作不利于科学创新，面对面合作更能催生新思想。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据下文“that put earlier work to shame and open new avenues of research(让早期的工作黯然失色，并开辟了新的研究途径的研究)”可知，highly disruptive的研究是那些使早期工作黯然失色并开辟新的研究途径的研究，因此disruptive的意思是“创新性的，颠覆性的”。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The researchers found that as the distance between authors’ workplaces increases from zero to at least 600 kilometers, their papers’ being disruptive falls by roughly a quarter.(研究人员发现，随着作者工作地点之间的距离从0增加到至少600公里，他们论文的创造性降低了大约四分之一。)”可知，随着作者工作地点之间的距离增加，他们的论文具有创造性的可能性降低，这表明长距离合作不利于新思想的产生。因此，该段主要证明了远距离合作对新思想没有好处。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“But in remote teams, the chances of researchers jointly producing ideas declined when one had significantly more quotations than the other.(但在远程团队中，当一个人的引用次数明显多于另一个人时，研究人员共同提出想法的机会就会下降。)”可知，在远程合作中，如果一方的引用数量显著高于另一方，那么他们共同产生新思想的机会就会大幅下降。因此，至少当两边的引用数量相等时，或许才可能促进新思想的产生。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了面对面合作更能催生新思想，而远程合作则不利于新思想的产生。因此，最适合的标题是“科学家们面对面合作时更能创新”。故选C。
D
Willful ignorance exists in large amount in daily life. People regularly look the other way rather than examining the consequences of their actions. Despite plenty of scientific evidence for climate change, for instance, many people still avoid engaging with facts about global warming.
We wanted to understand how common willful ignorance is and why people engage in it. After collecting data from multiple research projects that involved more than 6,000 individuals, we discovered that willful ignorance is common and harmful, with 40 percent of people choosing “not to know” the consequences of their actions to free themselves of guilt while maximizing their own gains. But we also found that about 40 percent of people are unselfish: rather than avoiding information about the consequences of their actions, they seek it out to increase the benefits to others.
In the experiments, the decisions were made in one of two settings. In the transparent (透明的) setting, decision-makers had information about how their choice would affect themselves and their partner. In an ambiguous (模糊的) setting, decision-makers knew how their choice would matter for themselves but not for their teammate — although they could request that insight.
The overall balance tipped toward selfishness when participants had the option to avoid information. Only 39 percent of people in the ambiguous setting made the choice that ultimately benefited their partner — a significant drop from 55 percent in the transparent condition.
If we can avoid putting a strong moral emphasis on decisions, it may make people feel less threatened and, as a result, be less willfully ignorant. Other research groups have found promising ways to do this. For instance, we could encourage people to think more positively about good deeds rather than guilt-trip them for what they have failed to do. Highlighting recent global achievements, such as healing the ozone (臭氧) layer, can inspire people to keep up the good work rather than feeling like the battle is lost and that the situation is hopeless.
In short, we can encourage one another and ourselves toward more selfless and generous actions.
12. Why do some people choose not to know the consequences of their actions
A. To make easier choices to be a good person.
B. To increase their own benefits more than others’.
C. To avoid the influence of consequences on actions.
D. To get the most benefits without a sense of shame.
13. How can willful ignorance be prevented
A. By focusing less on its morality. B. By stressing its potential threat.
C. By being more positive about oneself. D. By getting people aware of their actions.
14. Which part of the magazine is the passage taken from
A. Culture. B. Environment. C. Psychology. D. Biology.
15. What is the passage mainly about
A. The reason for willful ignorance.
B. The results of willful ignorance.
C. The harmful effects of willful ignorance.
D. The influence of willful ignorance on environment.
【答案】12 D 13. A 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。本文讨论了故意无知(willful ignorance)的现象，即人们选择不去了解某些信息以避免对自己行为后果的负罪感，并追求个人利益的最大化。研究发现，有些人故意无知事实以逃避罪恶感，而有些人则积极寻求信息以增加对他人的益处。文章提出通过改变道德框架来减少故意无知的发生，并鼓励人们采取更无私和慷慨的行动。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“we discovered that willful ignorance is common and harmful, with 40 percent of people choosing “not to know” the consequences of their actions to free themselves of guilt while maximizing their own gains. (我们发现，故意的无知是常见且有害的，40%的人选择“不知道”他们行为的后果，以释放自己的罪恶感，同时最大化自己的利益。)”可知，有些人选择“不知道”他们行为的后果是为了逃避罪恶感，同时最大化自己的利益。因此，他们选择不知道是为了获得最大的利益而不感到羞耻。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中“If we can avoid putting a strong moral emphasis on decisions, it may make people feel less threatened and, as a result, be less willfully ignorant. (如果我们能够避免在决策中强调强烈的道德，它可能会使人们感到较少的威胁，从而减少故意无知。)”可知，减少道德上的强调或压力可以帮助防止有意无知即通过减少对其道德的关注可以防止有意无知。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Willful ignorance exists in large amount in daily life. People regularly look the other way rather than examining the consequences of their actions. (在日常生活中大量存在着故意无知。人们经常睁一只眼闭一只眼，而不去审视自己行为的后果。)”以及通读全文可知，文章介绍的是故意无知的心理现象，即人们选择不去了解某些信息以避免对自己行为后果的负罪感，并追求个人利益的最大化。因此，文章很可能来自心理学杂志。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Willful ignorance exists in large amount in daily life. People regularly look the other way rather than examining the consequences of their actions. (在日常生活中大量存在着故意无知。人们经常睁一只眼闭一只眼，而不去审视自己行为的后果。)”可知，文章介绍的是故意无知的心理现象；同时根据第二段“we discovered that willful ignorance is common and harmful, with 40 percent of people choosing “not to know” the consequences of their actions to free themselves of guilt while maximizing their own gains. (我们发现，故意的无知是常见且有害的，40%的人选择“不知道”他们行为的后果，以释放自己的罪恶感，同时最大化自己的利益。)”可知，有些人选择“故意无知”的行为是为了逃避罪恶感，同时最大化自己的利益，即揭示了“故意无知”产生的原因；同时，根据倒数第二段中“If we can avoid putting a strong moral emphasis on decisions, it may make people feel less threatened and, as a result, be less willfully ignorant. (如果我们能够避免在决策中强调强烈的道德，它可能会使人们感到较少的威胁，从而减少故意无知。)”可知，此处指出如何通过改变道德框架来预防故意无知。因此，文章的主要内容是介绍关于故意无知的心理现象，及其形成原因。A选项“The reason for willful ignorance.(故意无知的原因。)”概括文章内容，符合标题。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。
Time management can help you stand out in your studies, shine at work, and feel less stressed. But how can you manage your routine effectively It’s actually easier than you’d think. By teaching you a few simple tricks, we’ll show you how to transform your time management skills. ___16___
Before beginning your work load for the day, prioritize. To-do lists are a great tool, but organize them a little rather than just writing down everything that needs to get done. List tasks under each category. For example, if you need to finish a report for work, that would be an urgent task. If you need to begin another work project, but the deadline is not for another two weeks, that would be an “important, but not urgent” task. ___17___
Do not multitask.
Many people assume multitasking is a great way to get more done and manage time wisely. However, focusing on multiple tasks actually makes you less productive. Things will take longer to do, as you’re not giving anything your full attention. Focus completely on one task at a time instead. ___18___
Create the right environment to work.
A work environment can help with your overall productivity. There are no strict rules about a work environment, so pick what feels right for you. ___19___ These feelings will help you stay on task and be productive. For example, a particular artist may inspire you. Invest in a few of their paintings and hang these up on your walls.
Avoid interruptions as much as possible.
Interruptions disrupt your workflow. If you’re in the middle of a task and stop to do something else, it can be hard to get back into work mode. When you’re working on a task, try to complete it before doing something else. For example, if you realize you need to return an e-mail while you’re in the middle of something else, do not stop to return the e-mail. ___20___
A. Do important tasks first.
B. List your tasks in terms of importance.
C. Instead, set it down somewhere and get to it after you finish the task at hand.
D. You will get your work done quicker this way, allowing you to make the most of your time.
E. Surround yourself with inspiring decorations that help you feel enthusiastic and passionate.
F. If you would like to go for a run after work, but it’s not vital, that would be a “low-priority” task.
G. Do your best to avoid interruptions, but do not beat yourself up over the occasional distraction at work.
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. D 19. E 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了关于进行时间管理的一些技巧。
16题详解】
空处为本段小标题。根据下文“Before beginning your work load for the day, prioritize. To-do lists are a great tool, but organize them a little rather than just writing down everything that needs to get done. List tasks under each category. (在开始一天的工作之前，要分清轻重缓急。待办事项清单是一个很好的工具，但要稍微组织一下，而不是把所有需要完成的事情都写下来。在每个类别下列出任务。)”可知本段讲述我们需要对任务进行某种形式的分类或排序。后文举例通过按重要性对任务进行排序，我们可以更清晰地了解哪些任务需要优先处理，哪些可以稍后处理，从而更有效地管理时间。选项B“按重要性列出你的任务。”最能综合概括主旨，是最佳标题。故选B。
【17题详解】
根据上文“For example, if you need to finish a report for work, that would be an urgent task. If you need to begin another work project, but the deadline is not for another two weeks, that would be an “important, but not urgent” task. (例如，如果你需要完成一份工作报告，那将是一个紧急任务。如果你需要开始另一个工作项目，但截止日期还不到两周，那就是一个“重要但不紧急”的任务。)”可知前文提到了分类任务的重要性，并给出了两个例子：一个紧急任务和一个重要但不紧急的任务。接下来，此处应该继续对任务进行分类的说明，选项F“如果你下班后想去跑步，但不是很重要，那就是“低优先级”的任务。”正好与前文关于任务分类的论述相呼应。故选F。
【18题详解】
根据小标题“不要同时处理多个任务”，可知本段也强调了专注和单一任务处理的重要性。选项D“这样你会更快地完成工作，让你充分利用时间。”正好是对这一观点的补充和解释。它说明了专注处理单一任务能够带来的好处，即提高工作效率和时间利用率。故选D。
【19题详解】
根据上文“A work environment can help with your overall productivity. There are no strict rules about a work environment, so pick what feels right for you. (工作环境可以提高你的整体效率。工作环境没有严格的规定，所以选择适合你的。)”可知创造有利于工作的环境是提升效率的一个重要方面。选项E“让自己周围充满鼓舞人心的装饰，让你感到热情和激情。”正是关于如何创造这样一个环境的建议，而且照应空后的指示代词these (feelings)。故选E。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Interruptions disrupt your workflow. If you’re in the middle of a task and stop to do something else, it can be hard to get back into work mode. When you’re working on a task, try to complete it before doing something else. For example, if you realize you need to return an e-mail while you’re in the middle of something else, do not stop to return the e-mail. (干扰会打乱你的工作流程。如果你正在做一项任务，然后停下来做其他事情，那么你就很难再回到工作模式了。当你在做一项任务时，试着在做其他事情之前完成它。例如，如果你意识到你在处理其他事情的时候需要回一封电子邮件，不要停下来回邮件。)”可知本段强调了避免中断的重要性，因此选项C“相反，把它放在某个地方，完成手头的任务后再去做。”与前文内容相符，提出了一个具体的避免中断的方法，即先将中断事项记下，待当前任务完成后再去处理。故选C。
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。
I’ve been a college professor teaching people how to think more creatively and use more of their brainpower. ____21____, this lifetime passion was awakened by a casual contest in my childhood.
At a picnic of my father’s company, they held contests for kids — who threw a cloth handkerchief the farthest this time. I, 13 years old, was full of the spirit of ____22____, so I threw myself into the contest, which, I realize now, was not meant to ____23____ real skills, but simply for laughs. But it stirred my ____24____ of thinking outside the box.
It disturbed me to see the kids throwing ____25____ when the handkerchief always opened and stopped. The ____26____ was not to throw harder but to prevent the cloth from ____27____. Suppose I hid a rock in the cloth without tying it. The rock would drive the cloth at least ____28____ than the others, and when they separated, people might not notice a small rock ____29____ nearby. I had a good chance of _____30_____ it, but I didn’t want to win by cheating. So I had to make the handkerchief fly like a rock. Like a rock! That was it! I _____31_____ tied knot (结) after knot until it was the size of a large walnut (核桃), like a strong _____32_____. I threw hard, and the balled handkerchief rocketed off 60 feet away. All stared at me in _____33_____ and the judge ran to check. “It’s just the _____34_____,” he declared, holding it up and untying the knots.
What I learned from this contest was _____35_____ thinking. To live creatively, you have to tap into the less-used parts of your brain.
21. A. Respectively B. Interestingly C. Subsequently D. Precisely
22. A. teamwork B. commitment C. competition D. criticism
23. A. demonstrate B. practice C. polish D. correct
24. A. envy B. recognition C. imagination D. love
25. A. harder B. faster C. higher D. worse
26. A. problem B. fact C. trick D. motive
27. A. breaking B. opening C. moving D. floating
28. A. firmer B. stronger C. safer D. farther
29 A. landing B. flying C. emerging D. skipping
30. A. being worthy of B. getting away with C. putting up with D. fitting in with
31. A. frequently B. temporarily C. secretly D. skillfully
32. A. arrow B. seed C. rock D. diamond
33. A. relief B. surprise C. anger D. silence
34. A. handkerchief B. string C. episode D. mistake
35. A. ambitious B. realistic C. positive D. creative
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了一位大学教授如何通过对童年时期一次偶然的手绢投掷比赛的反思，发现了创造性思维的重要性，并将其作为自己一生的激情。
【21题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：有趣的是，这种一生的激情是在我童年的一次偶然的比赛中被唤醒的。A. Respectively各自地；B. Interestingly有趣的是；C. Subsequently随后，后来；D. Precisely精确地。根据“this lifetime passion was awakened by a casual contest in my childhood.”可知，此处用来描述作者的激情是如何被一个看似普通的比赛唤醒的，这确实是一个有趣且引人注目的点。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我，13岁，充满了竞争精神，所以我全身心地投入到比赛中，我现在意识到，这场比赛不是为了展示真正的技能，而是为了取乐。A. teamwork团队合作；B. commitment承诺，保证；C. competition比赛；D. criticism批评。根据上文“At a picnic of my father’s company, they held contests for kids”可知，因为是比赛，所欲作者充满了竞争精神。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. demonstrate展示；B. practice练习；C. polish润色；D. correct纠正。根据“but simply for laughs”可知，比赛的目的不是为了展示真正的技能。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但它激发了我对打破常规思考的热爱。A. envy羡慕，嫉妒；B. recognition识别；C. imagination想象力；D. love爱。根据上文“I’ve been a college professor teaching people how to think more creatively and use more of their brainpower. ____1____, this lifetime passion was awakened by a casual contest in my childhood.”可知，这次比赛激发了作者对于创造性思维的热爱。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：看到孩子们扔得更用力了，而手帕总是打开又停下来，这让我很不安。A. harder更努力的；B. faster更快的；C. higher更高的；D. worse更差的。根据下文“The ____6____ was not to throw harder”可知，此处表示孩子们扔手帕的时候更用力了。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：技巧不在于扔得更有力，而在于防止布料散开。A. problem问题；B. fact事实；C. trick技巧；D. motive动机，目的。根据下文“So I had to make the handkerchief fly like a rock.”可知，作者在研究扔手帕的技巧。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. breaking破坏；B. opening打开；C. moving移动；D. floating漂浮。根据下文“I ____11____ tied knot (结) after knot until it was the size of a large walnut”可知，此处指出技巧于防止布料散开。故选B。
28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这块石头至少会把这块布推得比其他的更远，当它们分开时，人们可能不会注意到一块小石头落在附近。A. firmer更坚定的；B. stronger更强壮的；C. safer更安全的；D. farther更远的。根据下文“So I had to make the handkerchief fly like a rock.”可知，放一块石头可以让手帕扔的更远。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. landing降落，着陆；B. flying飞；C. emerging浮现；D. skipping跳过。根据前文“The rock would drive the cloth at least ____8____ than the others, and when they separated”可知，当岩石和手帕分开时，小石头会降落在地上。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我很有可能侥幸逃脱，但我不想通过作弊来获胜。A. being worthy of值得；B. getting away with逃避惩罚；C. putting up with忍受；D. fitting in with适应。根据“but I didn’t want to win by cheating.”可知，作者有可能能侥幸逃脱裁判的判罚。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我偷偷地打了一个又一个结，直到它有一个大核桃那么大，像一块坚硬的石头。A. frequently频繁地；B. temporarily暂时地；C. secretly秘密地；D. skillfully有技巧地。根据下文“holding it up and untying the knots.”可知，在扔手帕之前，作者偷偷的打结。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. arrow箭头；B. seed种子；C. rock石头；D. diamond钻石。根据上文“Like a rock!”可知，此处是信息词rock的词汇复现。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：所有人都惊讶地盯着我，裁判跑过去检查。A. relief宽慰；B. surprise惊讶；C. anger生气；D. silence沉默。根据“I threw hard, and the balled handkerchief rocketed off 60 feet away.”可知，看到作者扔得很远，所有人都感到惊讶。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“这只是块手绢，”他宣称，举起手绢，解开上面的结。A. handkerchief手帕；B. string线；C. episode一段经历，一段时期；D. mistake错误。根据上文“they held contests for kids—who threw a cloth handkerchief the farthest this time.”可知，此处是信息词handkerchief的词汇复现。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我从这次比赛中学到了创造性思维。A. ambitious雄心勃勃的；B. realistic现实的；C. positive积极的；D. creative有创造力的。根据下文“To live creatively, you have to tap into the less-used parts of your brain.”可知，作者从这次比赛中学到了创造性思维。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。
Also ____36____ (know) as Tu Fu, Du Fu is considered with Li Bai to be one of China’s greatest poets of the Tang dynasty. Du Fu was born to a minor scholar-official in Henan Province. ____37____ he studied for the civil service exam to become a civil servant like his father, Du Fu failed to pass and spent many years ____38____ (travel). His early poems threaded together incidents from his travels and first-hand ____39____ (account) of the hardships he endured; he also wrote poems to or about Li Bai.
The An Lushan Rebellion of 755, which lasted for nearly eight years, enormously ____40____ (destroy) Chinese society. In these troubled years, Du Fu led ____41____ miserable life, writing poetry about the events he witnessed and endured—famine, political unrest, and ____42____ (person) tragedy. He eventually moved to Sichuan, ____43____ he lived in a cottage and wrote many poems describing his ____44____ (relative) happy life. During his last years, he moved from place to place again, including a two-year period at Kuizhou, where he won the support of the governor of the region and wrote many poems _____45_____ his productive, late style. Du Fu and his family began their travel again in 768. He died in Hunan Province and was survived by his wife and two remaining sons.
【答案】36. known
37. Although##Though##While
38. traveling##travelling
39. accounts
40. destroyed
41. a 42. personal
43. where 44. relatively
45. in
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章按照时间顺序叙述了杜甫的生平经历，展现了其创作背景和个人品质。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：杜甫，也被称为杜子美，和李白一样，并称为中国唐代最伟大的诗人之一。空处需填非谓语动词作状语，Du Fu和know为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词形式。故填known。
【37题详解】
考查连词。句意：尽管他努力学习，参加了科举考试，希望像他的父亲一样成为一名官员，但杜甫并没有通过考试，而是花费了多年时间四处旅行。上文提到“他努力学习，参加了科举考试，希望像他的父亲一样成为一名官员”，下文提到“杜甫并没有通过考试”，上下文之间是转折关系，需用连词although/though/while引导让步状语从句，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Although/Though/While。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。spend time (in) doing为固定句型，意为“花时间做某事”。故填traveling/travelling。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：他早期的诗歌串联了他旅途中的事件和他亲身经历的艰难困苦的第一手记录；他还为李白写诗或写关于李白的诗。account作为名词，意为“叙述，描述”，结合下文“the hardships he endured”可知，使用名词复数形式。故填accounts。
【40题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：公元755年的安史之乱，持续了近8年，对中国社会造成了巨大的破坏。根据The An Lushan Rebellion of 755可知，此处陈述过去的事实，使用一般过去时。故填destroyed。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：在这些动荡的岁月里，杜甫过着悲惨的生活，他写诗讲述他所目睹和忍受的事情——饥荒、政治动荡和个人悲剧。lead a miserable life为固定搭配，意为“过着悲惨的生活”。故填a。
【42题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。修饰名词tragedy，需用形容词personal，作定语。故填personal。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：他最终搬到了四川，在那里他住在一间小屋里，写了许多诗来描述他相对幸福的生活。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词Sichuan，在定语从句中作地点状语，需用关系副词where引导。故填where。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意同上。修饰形容词happy，需用副词relatively作状语。故填relatively。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：在他生命的最后几年里，他再次四处漂泊，包括在夔州呆了两年，在那里他赢得了当地总督的支持，并以他多产的晚期风格写了许多诗。这里需要一个介词in，表示“用……的风格”，介词短语in his productive, late style，意为“以他多产的晚期风格”。故填in。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，你校外教Mr Smith打算开展英语阅读活动，现委托你向同学们征求意见，请你根据调查结果给外教回复一封英文邮件，陈述建议并给出理由，内容包括：
1.表达感谢；2.提出个人建议；3.说明理由。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,
I appreciate your initiative to organize an English reading activity to enhance our reading skills. Having surveyed our classmates, I’m now writing to provide you with their feedback and my suggestions.
Firstly, in terms of material selection, it is recommended that a wide range of texts should be available, covering both fiction and non-fiction genres. This allows students to explore different topics and styles, thus fostering a broader interest in reading. As for the reading format, there are two opinions. Some students favor independent reading, arguing that it enables them to work at their own pace and boosts a more personalized learning experience. Others, however, prefer group work, emphasizing the benefits of collaboration and the opportunity to discuss and share insights with peers. To strike a balance, I propose incorporating both, with independent reading sessions occasionally combined with group discussions.
Thank you once again for considering our feedback. With your guidance and our enthusiasm, this reading activity will definitely be a huge success.
Best regards,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生给外教Mr Smith回复一封英文邮件，就开展英语阅读活动陈述建议并给出理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
加强：enhance→strengthen
提供某人某物：provide sb. with sth.→offer sb. sth.
首先：firstly→to begin with
感谢：thank→appreciate
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Having surveyed our classmates, I’m now writing to provide you with their feedback and my suggestions.
拓展句：After I have surveyed our classmates, I’m now writing to provide you with their feedback and my suggestions.
【点睛】[高分句型1]Firstly, in terms of material selection, it is recommended that a wide range of texts should be available, covering both fiction and non-fiction genres.（运用了that引导主语从句、虚拟语气和现在分词作状语）
[高分句型2]Some students favor independent reading, arguing that it enables them to work at their own pace and boosts a more personalized learning experience.（运用了现在分词作状语，that引导宾语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was a cold, snowy evening. Tommy was running as fast as he could, focused on nothing but his destination----the shop on the street corner. Two weeks ago he saw figurines(小塑像) of Marvel superheroes on the shelves and felt he had to have one. He’s been walking the neighbor’s dog ever since then to earn money to fulfil his little dream. He was so excited and barely noticing the world around him. Maybe that’s why he tripped over the legs of a homeless woman, who was sitting on the pavement, her back against the wall. He murmured(低语) "sorry" and moved on to his destination.
Once he entered the shop, he went straight to the shelves with figurines. Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, and many more----all of his admired heroes. With his heart pounding like crazy he reached for Spiderman.
“You like these, true believer ”
Tommy turned around. An old man was standing behind him with a wide smile on his face.
“Y-yes, …Yes, they’re awesome!” answered Tommy. “They’re strong and fast and help other people a lot ...”the boy looked at figurines in admiration. “I wish I could be a superhero too.”
“Then become one!” said the old man.
“How ” Tommy asked in surprise. “I don’t have any superpowers.”
“And why would you need them ” the old man smiled. Seeing the confusion on the boy's face, he squatted(蹲下) and put his hands on Tommy's arms. “Did you know that shopkeeper lady over there has a disabled husband She’s been working hard and taking care of him for years. I’ve never heard a word of complaint from her. And this person ---” he pointed at a redhead man, who just entered the shop. “He’s a firefighter; he’s saved countless lives. He never gives up, no matter how dangerous the situation seems to be.”
The old man looked Tommy in the eyes and smiled. “You don’t need a superpower to be a hero for someone else. The path of a superhero starts not in the mind, not in the muscles, but in the heart.”
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Tommy lowered his head and looked at his shoes thinking intensely.
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The homeless woman was right there, where he saw her last time.
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【答案】One possible version:
Tommy lowered his head and looked at his shoes thinking intensely. Finally he raised his head. "So I am supposed to...” he stopped mid-sentence when he realized that he was alone. He turned his head left and right, but the old man was nowhere to be seen. His eyes lit up---- he already had an idea of what he should do. He looked at figurines for the last time and moved towards the counter. "Two sandwiches and a cup of tea please, "he said, and then returned, food in hand.
The homeless woman was right there, where he saw her last time. Tommy came closer and carefully gave the woman his buys. Her eyes opened wide in surprise, then filled with tears. “Thank you," she whispered. Tommy bowed his head, turned around and went back home. He was moving faster and faster and finally he started to run. Strange energy filling his body made him feel like he could fly. When he finally stopped, he was breathing heavily, but he didn’t feel tired. He smiled happily --- it was a wonderful feeling. And nothing could stop it.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了汤米想成为超级英雄，在一个老人的开导下他学会了用自己的行动去帮助他人的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“汤米低下头，看着自己的鞋子，冥思苦想。”可知，第一段可描写汤米懂得了真正超级英雄的含义。
②由第二段首句内容“那个无家可归的女人就在那里，他最后一次见到她的地方。”可知，第二段可描写汤米帮助了那个女人。
2.续写线索：领悟——帮助——感谢——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.开始：start/begin/commence
②.充满：be filled with/be full of
情绪类
①.感谢：Thank for/show one’s appreciation/show one’s gratitude/be grateful
②.积极：positive attitude/act positively
【点睛】[高分句型1]. His eyes lit up---- he already had an idea of what he should do.这句话运用了what引导的宾语从句。
[高分句型2] Strange energy filling his body made him feel like he could fly.这句话运用了现在分词作定语。
听力答案：1-5 CBCAB 6-10 CCABC 11-15 BCBAA 16-20 BAACB
