2024届福建省泉州第五中学高中毕业班高考适应性检测英语(二)(含答案，无听力音频有听力原文)
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泉州五中2024届高中毕业班高考适应性检测（二）
英语 2024.05.30
（试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟）
注意事项：
1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置：
2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效；
3．非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效；
4．请保持答题卡整洁，避免折叠；考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C
1．What does the woman want the man to do
A．Fold his clothes. B．Wash his clothes. C．Put away his clothes.
2．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Where the dish originates from.
B．Why the dish is gaining popularity.
C．How the dish is traditionally served.
3．How much will the woman pay if she takes five oranges
A．50 cents. B．54 cents. C．60 cents.
4．Where is the woman’s key found
A．In a door handle. B．In a drawer. C．On the wall.
5．What does the man do
A．A tour guide. B．A postman. C．A driver.
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．What does Mr. Smith remind the woman about the house
A．It’s up for sale.
B．Its deposit is refundable.
C．It’s for rent for a minimum of one year.
7．How often should the rent be paid
A．Once a year. B．Once every three months. C．Once a month.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What makes an impact on the subject of the woman’s works
A．Her artistic vision. B．Her growth environment. C．Her teacher’s experiences.
9．What is the woman grateful for
A．Chances to study for a master’s degree.
B．Opportunities for working with artists.
C．Participating in arranging large exhibitions.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Colleagues. B．Hostess and guest. C．Friends.
11．What did the speakers disagree on before the conversation
A．Who to invite. B．Who to ask questions. C．Who to lead the discussion.
12．In which country does “shaking your head” directly mean “yes”
A．Japan. B．India. C．Bulgaria.
13．What will the man do next
A．Proceed his analysis. B．Interview a specialist. C．Answer the woman’s doubts.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．What did the man do for his planned trip
A．He booked a round-trip ticket. B．He took a week off. C．He packed his clothes.
15．Why did the woman mention her taking pictures in Venice
A．The wet weather spoiled it.
B．The rain increased the effect.
C．It refreshed her memory of William.
16．What does the woman say about the hotel she stayed in
A．It was rather overpriced.
B．It was conveniently situated.
C．It was equipped with a dining hall.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What topic of movies brought the Jouberts fame
A．Pandas. B．Wild cats. C．Elephants.
18．How many papers on science have the Jouberts published
A．6. B．11. C．12.
19．What does the Big Cats Initiative devote itself to
A．Finding home for homeless cats.
B．Making programs about big cats.
C．Conserving populations of big cats.
20．What did the Jouberts do in 2013
A．They won an award.
B．They were admitted into an academy.
C．They joined in the National Geographic Society.
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）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Explore the science behind these amazing landscapes
Retracing Charles Darwin’s Travels across North Wales
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Explore the majestic Rocky Mountains west of Calgary and the otherworldly Badlands to the east, witness the stunning scenery and geology of southern Alberta. This tour includes two visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites, where you will see first-hand the rugged peaks and glacial features of the Banff portion of Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks and the bone-riddled Badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park.
Short break: Dinosaurs and Hoodoos: Alberta
23 July 2024|3 days
Visit one of the world’s premier dinosaur museums, sail all the way around a World Heritage site with outstanding dinosaur fossils and explore the multi-hued canyons and wind-sculpted hoodoos (石林) of the Alberta Badlands. Throughout this tour you will be accompanied by paleontologist (古生物学家) Jon Noad, who will share the stories of the rocks, including tales about past oceans, swamps, rivers and deserts, the rise and fall of the dinosaurs and, more recently, ice sheets that covered Alberta and carved out spectacular landscapes.
21．Which of the following might appeal to dinosaur enthusiast most
A．The Eryri National Park. B．The Welsh Glaciers.
C．The Rocky Mountains. D．The Alberta Badlands.
22．What do all the three tours involve
A．Scientific facts. B．Tales about the past.
C．Special companions. D．Visits to World Heritage sites.
23．Where is the passage probably taken from
A．A research paper. B．A science fiction.
C．A tourism report. D．A travel brochure.
B
They thought it was going to be easy. A piece of cake. The band, Suénalo, were excited that they would present their skills to a group of troubled youth at a detention center (少管所).
They arrived at the invitation of a friend, who was an adviser at the center. He had mentioned a career day where members of the community came to speak to the teens about their jobs. Usually the speakers were bankers or lawyers, so he thought it would be interesting for the kids to meet some musicians and maybe even hear some music. “They need something cool to get their attention” was the pitch from the friend.
The kids, about 40, were brought in, looking distant, some even angry. Chad Bernstein, the trombone player, started telling the career of a musician from touring to copyright to the business aspects, trying to draw their interest. However, it didn’t. Sensing that they couldn’t win, the band, a little thrown, decided to play one song. With music going, the kids seemed to respond, their heads nodding to the beat. One of them sang a lyric. The band sang it back. Then, one by one, the musicians began picking up the beat. Chad started free-styling a rap, going back and forth with the kid, and in no time, other kids jumped in. Suddenly the band and the kids were creating a song from scratch and all of them were in musical heaven.
For Chad, that moment inspired him to found Guitars Over Guns, an organization that pairs at-risk middle-schoolers with professional musicians. As both music teachers and life coaches, the musicians give the kids a way to find their creative voices and get through dark times. Over time, the kids have dropped their tough fronts and shared personal stories, from family tragedies to ordinary struggles at school with friends.
“So far we’ve helped over 2, 700 students. Our work is highly satisfying because it shows us that a music career is more than a job; it can have more impact,” says Chad Bernstein.
24．Why did the band come to the detention center
A．To get attention. B．To display skills.
C．To plan their careers. D．To chat about music.
25．What can we learn about the song created on the spot
A．Its lyrics were from the kids. B．Chad owned its copyright.
C．It was composed cooperatively. D．The kids picked up its beat.
26．What does Guitars Over Guns do to help at-risk teens
A．Offer guidance on life. B．Give full school instruction.
C．Relate personal stories. D．Promote awareness of risks.
27．What kind of person is Chad Bernstein
A．Disciplined. B．Purposeful. C．Humorous. D．Traditional.
C
The Last Generation is an activist group in Germany, the name implying that our unsustainability will push us to extinction. To force their government into action, some of the group went on a month-long hunger strike in August 2021. It wasn’t a half-hearted effort: several ended up in hospital.
But I’d like to take the opposite framing. I think we have the opportunity to be the first generation that leaves the environment in a better state.
There are two kinds of optimism: complacent optimism and conditional placent optimism is the feeling of a child waiting for presents. Conditional optimism is the feeling of a child who is thinking about building a tree house, “If I get some wood and nails and persuade some other kids to help do the work, we can end up with something really cool.” The group actually did take bold action, yet I want to address the climate crisis from a different angle.
Yes, my framing seems hard to believe. I’ll explain why. Here I’m using the term “generation” loosely. I am from a generation that will be defined by our environmental problems. I was a child when climate change really began. I will see countries move from being almost entirely dependent on fossil fuels to being free of them. I will be 57 when governments hit the “2050 deadline” of reaching net-zero carbon emissions that so many have promised.
But, of course, there will be several generations involved in this project. There are a couple above me and a couple below me. And we all need to work together to achieve that.
For a conditional optimist, criticism is essential. We need to work through ideas to find the most promising ones. Most innovators have been optimists. But they were also strongly critical: no one would pick apart the ideas of Thomas Edison or Marie Curie more than they did themselves.
Don’t look away from the climate crisis that faces us. Let’s face up to it, not from a place of “damage control” but with a clear vision of the future we can build: one that not only stops warming in its tracks but builds a better world for us, all of us, and the species hat we share the planet with.
28．Why is The Last Generation introduced
A．To blame them for their action. B．To remind Germany of its duties.
C．To discuss the author’s perspective. D．To demand urgent action from everyone.
29．What is the core of complacent optimism
A．Belief in kindness. B．Passive expectation.
C．Brief satisfaction. D．Love of presents.
30．What does the underlined phrase “pick apart” in paragraph 6 mean
A．Turn to. B．Identify with. C．Find fault with. D．Make an assessment of.
31．What does the author intend the readers to do
A．Envision and engage. B．Adapt and advance.
C．Inspire and Innovate. D．Explore and expand.
D
A group of small, wiggling (扭动) robots that communicate by flashing lights can make collective decisions. This is similar to the process bees use to reach a consensus on where to build their nest.
“We believe that in the near future there are going to be simple robots that will do jobs that we don’t want to do, and it will be very important that they make decisions in an autonomous manner,” says Carmen Miguel at the University of Barcelona in Spain. She and her team tested how imitating bees might help with that.
When bees go house-hunting, they communicate their preferred locations through a “wiggle dance”. The more a bee recommends one location, the longer and harder it wiggles. Eventually other bees join them, and they reach a consensus when a majority are wiggling together. Researchers previously translated this behavior into a mathematical model, and Miguel and her colleagues used it to program decision-making rules into small robots called kilobots.
Each kilobot with three thin legs had an infrared-light emitter (红外线发射器) and receiver, and a colored LED light. Within a group, kilobots could move around, turn clockwise or anticlockwise and use infrared signals to exchange information.
Ezequiel Ferrero at the University of Barcelona says that across all the experiments, kilobots reached a consensus within about half an hour, even when they didn’t have many immediate neighbors to communicate with. He says that getting the right combination of how long they spend transmitting their message and how much they walk around allowed them to make a collective decision in the end.
32．How do bees agree with each other about where to construct a new home
A．By doing a group dance. B．By imitating simple robots.
C．By giving out flashing lights. D．By advising a favoured place.
33．What did the team do to enable kilobots to become smart
A．They exposed kilobots to real bees. B．They equipped kilobots with thin legs.
C．They put a programme into kilobots. D．They built a special mathematical model.
34．What’s the key element for kilobots to make group judgement
A．Doing more practical experiments. B．Having enough companions around.
C．Combining different figures accurately. D．Sending brief messages automatically.
35．Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．Bees are natural wiggle dancers.
B．Robots learn to dance by imitating bees.
C．Wiggle dances mean a lot in communication.
D．Robots reach a consensus by imitating bees wiggling.
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。
For the sake of surviving in the world with challenges, we need to be wise. 36 Let me tell you this, wisdom provides us with perspective when we need it and it calms us down in terrible situations. Here are some strategies that we can use to get wiser.
Sometimes we ourselves need to be open to diverse perspectives. 37 Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas. If you are humble, then you will always get to experience something new.
38 Take new classes, read books and the list goes on and on. Surf the Internet and clear out your problems that confuse you. All of these activities will help you to tackle problems from different angles, making everything easier.
You obviously want to grow and do better in life, right The best way is to have wise people as your mentors (导师), like teachers, colleagues and even special friends. Prior to making them a mentor, find out what makes them wiser, then engage in useful dialogue with them. 39
If you have accumulated a lot of knowledge then why not share it with others too Communicating with others and helping them out will also increase your wisdom. 40 So keep things balanced and never let go of your passions and values. This will pave the path to success.
A．This will open up new pathways for us.
B．And wisdom is crucial in this modern world.
C．Change your routine and see where life takes you.
D．What’s more, we need communicate with wise people.
E．You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day.
F．In today’s world, it is very easy to become wise but it isn’t easy to help others.
G．The more time is spent with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will be.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on top of a 160-meter-high building.
As a crane (吊车) 41 working on a construction site, Edwards 42 found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he 43 the trapped worker from his crane’s cabin, and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him to let him 44 .
However, his attempt to 45 the cage before the man was by no means an easy job, as each blast of wind threatened to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty. 46 the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up and fought to 47 control. Luckily, someone on the ground offered 48 on where to land the cage through a radio. Edwards 49 the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage was hung just inches from the edge of the 50 . With determination, Edwards successfully landed the cage.
Eventually, Edwards watched the cage 51 the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety. The crowd 52 a big round of applause, a tribute to the courage and skill 53 by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong 54 had made all the difference between life and death in the face of disaster.
A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money for him—with organizers 55 people to “buy Glen a beer” for his life-saving efforts.
41．A．engineer B．operator C．cleaner D．salesman
42．A．regularly B．unfortunately C．intentionally D．unexpectedly
43．A．helped B．spotted C．realized D．guided
44．A．escape B．hide C．walk D．slide
45．A．clean B．cover C．position D．open
46．A．Despite B．Without C．For D．From
47．A．switch B．maintain C．lose D．give
48．A．instructions B．problems C．explanations D．courses
49．A．quickened B．described C．adjusted D．repeated
50．A．door B．garden C．crane D．roof
51．A．persuading B．lifting C．warning D．dragging
52．A．went through B．put on C．asked for D．broke into
53．A．displayed B．admitted C．exchanged D．required
54．A．preference B．response C．emotion D．determination
55．A．choosing B．encouraging C．ordering D．teaching
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has nearly 5, 000 years of 56 (record) history. However, the history of Chinese furniture is even longer than 57 of its writing, which can be traced back to more than 7, 000 years ago.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, most of the furniture was hand-made using high-quality hardwood 58 raw materials, which are now rare and expensive. Ordinary people often use wood such as pine, elm, and beech, but the quality between the woods 59 (different) greatly.
Classical furniture is mostly made by hand. Modern machines cannot 60 (complete) replace handwork. The shapes carved by the machine are neat but the lines are rigid and lacking in vitality. The most delicate aspect of Chinese classical furniture is the structural part of the bining pieces of wood together, 61 (use) nothing more than the wood itself, is a basic skill of all carpenters in ancient China. It was first discovered in the wooden structure of the Hemudu site 62 the ancestors lived. This structure fully represents the 63 (create) and artistry (艺术性) of humanity.
Ancient Chinese 64 (philosophy) have been expressed in traditional Chinese furniture. 65 (achieve) that, skilled carpenters properly matched the curves and straight lines of the furniture.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文（满分15分）
你校英文报就最近举办的“当英语遇上艺术”（When English Meets The Arts）系列活动开展征文。请你写一篇短文，分享其中让你印象深刻的一项活动，内容包括：
1．活动介绍；
2．你的感想。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡上的相应位置作答。
When English Meets The Arts
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I am not a gamer. I’ll be honest: video games and I don’t really see eye to eye, and I have no ambitions to become better. I never have the experience playing against my kids and winning. And that’s okay. Board games, on the other hand, are a different story. At least there, I stand a chance of victory.
One day, my 12-year-old son begged me to play a game with him. He held out a game controller and begged, “Just one game with me You can use it to control the game through your movements.” His eyes were full of anticipation and I could see the excitement welling up within him. How could I possibly resist such a sincere and heartfelt request “Just one game.” My son’s face lit up. In a matter of minutes, we were standing in our living room, virtually bowling away.
My son’s amusement at my lack of gaming skills was evident. I could see the struggle on his face as he fought to hold back his laughter. The game controller felt awkward and unfamiliar in my hand, but I did my best to copy my son’ movements and follow his lead. At one point, my son said, “No, Mom. You really have to put some force into it. Like this.” With that, he threw his arm back, stepped forward, and with plenty of force extended out his arm that was holding the controller. Instead of sending the virtual bowling ball flying, the controller went off his hand and broke the TV screen. The impact was immediate and destructive. The screen cracked, sending a crazy mosaic (马赛克) of colors dancing across its surface. It looked like something straight out of a dream.
The air stood still at that moment. The look on my son’s face was a funny mixture of horror, disbelief and guilt. He stayed absolutely frozen for a long moment. Then, slowly, he turned to me. “Mom...” with a weak smile, “Did I just... break the TV ”
注意：
1．续写的词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡上的相应位置作答。
Surprisingly, I wasn’t angry at all.But my son insisted on keeping the broken TV.
泉州五中2024届高中毕业班高考适应性检测（二）
英语参考答案
1-5 CBBAC 6-10 ABBBA 11-15 CCBCB 16-20 BCACA
21-23 DAD 24-27 BCAB 28-31 CBCA 32-35 ACCD 36-40 BAEGF
41-45 BDBAC 46-50 ABACD 51-55 BDADB
56．recorded 57．that 58．as 59．differs 60．completely
61．using 62．where 63．creativity 64．philosophies 65．To achieve
应用文
When English Meets The Arts
Recently, our school organized a series of activities titled “When English Meets The Arts”. Among them, the activity that left a deep impression on me was the English drama performance.
During the activity, students from different grades cooperated to produce and perform short English dramas. Each drama showcased a unique storyline and creative dialogue, providing a platform for students to showcase their English proficiency and acting skills. Personally, I was deeply impressed by the dedication and team work displayed by the students. Despite the challenges of language learning and stage fright, they demonstrated confidence and enthusiasm on stage. Moreover, the dramas not only entertained the audience but also encouraged language learning in a fun and interactive way.
Overall, the English drama performance was a memorable and inspiring experience, highlighting the synergy between language learning and artistic expression. It reinforced the importance of creative approaches in language education and provided valuable opportunities for students to shine on stage.
读后续写
Surprisingly, I wasn’t angry at all. After all, it was just an accident. “Yes, sweetie.” I approached him, fighting to keep a straight face. “You did just break it,” I added with a playful grin, “Next time, let’s stick to board games.” My boy buried his head in my arms. From the way he hugged me, I could tell how apologetic he was. It was an innocent mistake and I hated to blame a child with guilt. “Don’t worry—we’ll throw the broken TV away and buy a new one.” (85 words)
But my son insisted on keeping the broken TV. He carried it to the corner of the sitting room. On seeing my confused look, he explained, “I will remind me to be cautious.” As my gaze fell upon that cracked screen, I couldn’t help but recall my son’s fateful words: “Like this.” These two words echoed in my mind, seeming to offer a profound life lesson. Accidents happen and it is practical forgiveness that plays a significant role in shaping a child’s character. The incident indeed brought us even closer as a family (85 words)
听力原文
Text 1
W: Here are your shirts, coats and trousers. I’ve washed and folded everything neatly.
M: That’s very nice of you.
W: Well, don’t leave them lying around or they’ll collect dirt and wrinkles. (1) If so, you’d wash them yourself.
Text 2（第2题为主旨大意题）
W: A dish from Northwest China has become a hit with youngsters. Is it really too good to resist
M: It differs by using handmade, locally crafted wide noodles, a unique soup for its base and secret seasonings. It has gone viral online. So it’s definitely worth a try.
◆go viral（图片、视频、笑话等）迅速传播（尤指在因特网或手机上）
Text 3
W: Hello, I wonder how much the oranges are.
M: 12 cents each.
W: The price is much higher than I expected.
M: Actually, the original price was 16 cents. If you buy no less than five today, I’ll give you ten percent off. (3)
Text 4
M: Sarah, what are you emptying your desk drawer for
W: I’m fishing around in it for the key to my room. I must have put it in the drawer.
M: No worries. There is a spare key hanging on the wall. Oh, you just turned the key in the lock without taking it out. (4)
fish【熟词生义】摸找
Text 5（第5题为推断题）
W: It’s my first trip here. I’d like to send cards by post to my friends.
M: The nearest post office is about six minutes away. Remember that the beauty of the city consists in its magnificent buildings.
W: Sounds great.
M: Here we are. That’ll be $12. Please make sure you have all your belonging s with you when getting off.
Text 6
W: Good afternoon, Mr. Smith. I’m calling for the rental listings on Airbnb. Is your house still available (6)
M: Good afternoon. Yes, it is.
W: Is this a month-to-month lease
M: Well, I normally ask for a minimum of one year except for this one. I have to tell you that it is for rent with an option to buy at any time. (6)
W: Got it. How big is the house What about the rent
M: It covers an area of 60 square meters. The rent will be collected on a quarterly basis, (7) with a monthly rent of 800 dollars. And a 10% deposit is payable in advance.
W: Okay. I come over to see the apartment now
M: Sure.
Text 7
M: So, Mrs. Swenson, who has been the biggest influence in your career
W: My mentor, Mr. Person helped me refine my technique and creative process so I could be a better visual storyteller.
M: I have to say you are fortunate in having a good teacher.
W: Yes. I was raised in a multicultural family in New York. The diverse influences I experienced have significantly affected my artistic vision and the themes I explore in my works. (8)
M: Wow! A great helper. How has your career evolved
W: I really appreciate it that I have participated in several group exhibitions locally and internationally over the years. These experiences have provided me with valuable exposure and allowed me to connect with fellow artists and art professionals. (9) Additionally, I’ve pursued formal education in the arts, obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Fin c Arts, and attended various workshops to improve my skills further.
Text 8（第10题为推断题）
W: Tim. We had an argument again about who was going to be the main speaker just before we started the show. (11)
M: Yeah, we often fall out over silly things like who’s going to introduce the show or who’s going to choose the questions. Did you know you waved your arms around a lot when arguing
W: Oh, I didn’t notice that.
M: Using gestures to express what you’re thinking is commonplace in some countries, but a gesture can mean different things in different countries. For instance, shaking your head mostly means “no”, but in other countries it can mean the opposite. So the question is: In which country does shaking your head mean “yes” Greece, Japan or Bulgaria (12)
W: Umm... No idea. Maybe Bulgaria (12) But I do know Indians shake their heads to mean lots of things. That goes completely over my head.
M: You’ve hit it this time. (12) We need to be careful to avoid offense when greeting people from other cultures with gestures. Now we’ll invite Erin Meyer to talk about misunderstandings and confusions in multicultural conversations and analyze the reasons. (13)
◆fall out (over sth.)吵架；失和
◆commonplace常见的
◆over one’s head超过某人理解能力
Text 9
W: I overheard you said you planned to tour around Venice for its stunning scenery this weekend. How are the preparations coming along (14)
M: I only bought a train ticket to Venice for Friday night and put a change of clothes into my suitcase. (14)
W: You’d better hurry up then. Book the return ticket and arrange some accommodation. What will the weather be like
M: I took a glance at the weather forecast on my phone app, and it’s predicting rain in Venice starting from Saturday noon. But yesterday, the app said it was all blue skies and clouds for the weekend. Enjoying the winter sunshine is really a hit-or-miss affair, isn’t it
W: Venice in the rain has its own charm. A couple of years back, William and I took a week off and went there for our wedding photoshoot. It was rainy weather though. My friends thought highly of the pictures on my wedding day. (15)
M: Did you stay at a hotel
W: Right. The hotel we chose was really a well-run establishment and was easily accessible by public transport. (16) It was surrounded by plenty of parks and attractions. Though the hotel was a bit pricey, it was money well spent. The food there was tasty, and there was even a dining area in our room. If you need it, I can shoot you the link.
◆overhear偶然听到；无意中听到
◆hit-or-miss没准的；碰运气的
Text 10
Dereck and Beverly Joubert are award-winning filmmakers, National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence and wildlife conservationists. They have been filming, researching and exploring in Africa for over 30 years. Their mission is the conservation and understanding of the large predators and other key wildlife species that determine the course of all conservation in Africa. Their filmmaking career took off with documentaries such as “Reflections on Elephants” and “Soul of the Elephant”, which dive deep into the lives of these incredible creatures. (17) And the films have received international recognition with major awards including 8 Emmys, Peabody Awards, Wildscreen Panda Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Japan Wildlife Film Festival, to name but a few. Besides, the Jouberts have made over 40 films for National Geographic, published 11 books and half a dozen scientific papers, (18) and have written many articles for the National Geographic magazine. In 2009, the Jouberts co-founded the Big Cats Initiative, a program supported by the National Geographic Society with the intention of keeping the figure of the species group stay the same. (19) In the same year, the Jouberts were introduced into the American Academy of Achievement. Dereck and Beverly’s influence expanded in 2013 when they were honored with the World Ecology Award, (20) recognizing their outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation.
◆Dereck and Beverly Joubert德瑞克·朱伯特和贝弗利·朱伯特夫妇，是著名的野生动物纪录片制作者。
◆Emmy艾美奖，是美国一项用于表彰其电视工业杰出人士和节目的奖励。
◆Peabody Awards乔治·福斯特·皮博迪奖
英语 2024.05.30
（试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟）
注意事项：
1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置：
2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效；
3．非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效；
4．请保持答题卡整洁，避免折叠；考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C
1．What does the woman want the man to do
A．Fold his clothes. B．Wash his clothes. C．Put away his clothes.
2．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Where the dish originates from.
B．Why the dish is gaining popularity.
C．How the dish is traditionally served.
3．How much will the woman pay if she takes five oranges
A．50 cents. B．54 cents. C．60 cents.
4．Where is the woman’s key found
A．In a door handle. B．In a drawer. C．On the wall.
5．What does the man do
A．A tour guide. B．A postman. C．A driver.
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．What does Mr. Smith remind the woman about the house
A．It’s up for sale.
B．Its deposit is refundable.
C．It’s for rent for a minimum of one year.
7．How often should the rent be paid
A．Once a year. B．Once every three months. C．Once a month.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What makes an impact on the subject of the woman’s works
A．Her artistic vision. B．Her growth environment. C．Her teacher’s experiences.
9．What is the woman grateful for
A．Chances to study for a master’s degree.
B．Opportunities for working with artists.
C．Participating in arranging large exhibitions.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Colleagues. B．Hostess and guest. C．Friends.
11．What did the speakers disagree on before the conversation
A．Who to invite. B．Who to ask questions. C．Who to lead the discussion.
12．In which country does “shaking your head” directly mean “yes”
A．Japan. B．India. C．Bulgaria.
13．What will the man do next
A．Proceed his analysis. B．Interview a specialist. C．Answer the woman’s doubts.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．What did the man do for his planned trip
A．He booked a round-trip ticket. B．He took a week off. C．He packed his clothes.
15．Why did the woman mention her taking pictures in Venice
A．The wet weather spoiled it.
B．The rain increased the effect.
C．It refreshed her memory of William.
16．What does the woman say about the hotel she stayed in
A．It was rather overpriced.
B．It was conveniently situated.
C．It was equipped with a dining hall.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What topic of movies brought the Jouberts fame
A．Pandas. B．Wild cats. C．Elephants.
18．How many papers on science have the Jouberts published
A．6. B．11. C．12.
19．What does the Big Cats Initiative devote itself to
A．Finding home for homeless cats.
B．Making programs about big cats.
C．Conserving populations of big cats.
20．What did the Jouberts do in 2013
A．They won an award.
B．They were admitted into an academy.
C．They joined in the National Geographic Society.
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）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Explore the science behind these amazing landscapes
Retracing Charles Darwin’s Travels across North Wales
13 May 2024|6 days
Uncover the best of Wales as you explore the dramatic Welsh landscapes of Eryri National Park and examine the region geology and how it has been transformed by volcanic and glacial activity over the years. Discover the story of Charles Darwin’s 1831 and 1842 tours of Wales, and retrace his travels on this small group journey to Shrewsbury and Snowdonia.
The Rockies and the Badlands: Geology and Dinosaurs in Canada
17 June 2024|7 days
Explore the majestic Rocky Mountains west of Calgary and the otherworldly Badlands to the east, witness the stunning scenery and geology of southern Alberta. This tour includes two visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites, where you will see first-hand the rugged peaks and glacial features of the Banff portion of Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks and the bone-riddled Badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park.
Short break: Dinosaurs and Hoodoos: Alberta
23 July 2024|3 days
Visit one of the world’s premier dinosaur museums, sail all the way around a World Heritage site with outstanding dinosaur fossils and explore the multi-hued canyons and wind-sculpted hoodoos (石林) of the Alberta Badlands. Throughout this tour you will be accompanied by paleontologist (古生物学家) Jon Noad, who will share the stories of the rocks, including tales about past oceans, swamps, rivers and deserts, the rise and fall of the dinosaurs and, more recently, ice sheets that covered Alberta and carved out spectacular landscapes.
21．Which of the following might appeal to dinosaur enthusiast most
A．The Eryri National Park. B．The Welsh Glaciers.
C．The Rocky Mountains. D．The Alberta Badlands.
22．What do all the three tours involve
A．Scientific facts. B．Tales about the past.
C．Special companions. D．Visits to World Heritage sites.
23．Where is the passage probably taken from
A．A research paper. B．A science fiction.
C．A tourism report. D．A travel brochure.
B
They thought it was going to be easy. A piece of cake. The band, Suénalo, were excited that they would present their skills to a group of troubled youth at a detention center (少管所).
They arrived at the invitation of a friend, who was an adviser at the center. He had mentioned a career day where members of the community came to speak to the teens about their jobs. Usually the speakers were bankers or lawyers, so he thought it would be interesting for the kids to meet some musicians and maybe even hear some music. “They need something cool to get their attention” was the pitch from the friend.
The kids, about 40, were brought in, looking distant, some even angry. Chad Bernstein, the trombone player, started telling the career of a musician from touring to copyright to the business aspects, trying to draw their interest. However, it didn’t. Sensing that they couldn’t win, the band, a little thrown, decided to play one song. With music going, the kids seemed to respond, their heads nodding to the beat. One of them sang a lyric. The band sang it back. Then, one by one, the musicians began picking up the beat. Chad started free-styling a rap, going back and forth with the kid, and in no time, other kids jumped in. Suddenly the band and the kids were creating a song from scratch and all of them were in musical heaven.
For Chad, that moment inspired him to found Guitars Over Guns, an organization that pairs at-risk middle-schoolers with professional musicians. As both music teachers and life coaches, the musicians give the kids a way to find their creative voices and get through dark times. Over time, the kids have dropped their tough fronts and shared personal stories, from family tragedies to ordinary struggles at school with friends.
“So far we’ve helped over 2, 700 students. Our work is highly satisfying because it shows us that a music career is more than a job; it can have more impact,” says Chad Bernstein.
24．Why did the band come to the detention center
A．To get attention. B．To display skills.
C．To plan their careers. D．To chat about music.
25．What can we learn about the song created on the spot
A．Its lyrics were from the kids. B．Chad owned its copyright.
C．It was composed cooperatively. D．The kids picked up its beat.
26．What does Guitars Over Guns do to help at-risk teens
A．Offer guidance on life. B．Give full school instruction.
C．Relate personal stories. D．Promote awareness of risks.
27．What kind of person is Chad Bernstein
A．Disciplined. B．Purposeful. C．Humorous. D．Traditional.
C
The Last Generation is an activist group in Germany, the name implying that our unsustainability will push us to extinction. To force their government into action, some of the group went on a month-long hunger strike in August 2021. It wasn’t a half-hearted effort: several ended up in hospital.
But I’d like to take the opposite framing. I think we have the opportunity to be the first generation that leaves the environment in a better state.
There are two kinds of optimism: complacent optimism and conditional placent optimism is the feeling of a child waiting for presents. Conditional optimism is the feeling of a child who is thinking about building a tree house, “If I get some wood and nails and persuade some other kids to help do the work, we can end up with something really cool.” The group actually did take bold action, yet I want to address the climate crisis from a different angle.
Yes, my framing seems hard to believe. I’ll explain why. Here I’m using the term “generation” loosely. I am from a generation that will be defined by our environmental problems. I was a child when climate change really began. I will see countries move from being almost entirely dependent on fossil fuels to being free of them. I will be 57 when governments hit the “2050 deadline” of reaching net-zero carbon emissions that so many have promised.
But, of course, there will be several generations involved in this project. There are a couple above me and a couple below me. And we all need to work together to achieve that.
For a conditional optimist, criticism is essential. We need to work through ideas to find the most promising ones. Most innovators have been optimists. But they were also strongly critical: no one would pick apart the ideas of Thomas Edison or Marie Curie more than they did themselves.
Don’t look away from the climate crisis that faces us. Let’s face up to it, not from a place of “damage control” but with a clear vision of the future we can build: one that not only stops warming in its tracks but builds a better world for us, all of us, and the species hat we share the planet with.
28．Why is The Last Generation introduced
A．To blame them for their action. B．To remind Germany of its duties.
C．To discuss the author’s perspective. D．To demand urgent action from everyone.
29．What is the core of complacent optimism
A．Belief in kindness. B．Passive expectation.
C．Brief satisfaction. D．Love of presents.
30．What does the underlined phrase “pick apart” in paragraph 6 mean
A．Turn to. B．Identify with. C．Find fault with. D．Make an assessment of.
31．What does the author intend the readers to do
A．Envision and engage. B．Adapt and advance.
C．Inspire and Innovate. D．Explore and expand.
D
A group of small, wiggling (扭动) robots that communicate by flashing lights can make collective decisions. This is similar to the process bees use to reach a consensus on where to build their nest.
“We believe that in the near future there are going to be simple robots that will do jobs that we don’t want to do, and it will be very important that they make decisions in an autonomous manner,” says Carmen Miguel at the University of Barcelona in Spain. She and her team tested how imitating bees might help with that.
When bees go house-hunting, they communicate their preferred locations through a “wiggle dance”. The more a bee recommends one location, the longer and harder it wiggles. Eventually other bees join them, and they reach a consensus when a majority are wiggling together. Researchers previously translated this behavior into a mathematical model, and Miguel and her colleagues used it to program decision-making rules into small robots called kilobots.
Each kilobot with three thin legs had an infrared-light emitter (红外线发射器) and receiver, and a colored LED light. Within a group, kilobots could move around, turn clockwise or anticlockwise and use infrared signals to exchange information.
Ezequiel Ferrero at the University of Barcelona says that across all the experiments, kilobots reached a consensus within about half an hour, even when they didn’t have many immediate neighbors to communicate with. He says that getting the right combination of how long they spend transmitting their message and how much they walk around allowed them to make a collective decision in the end.
32．How do bees agree with each other about where to construct a new home
A．By doing a group dance. B．By imitating simple robots.
C．By giving out flashing lights. D．By advising a favoured place.
33．What did the team do to enable kilobots to become smart
A．They exposed kilobots to real bees. B．They equipped kilobots with thin legs.
C．They put a programme into kilobots. D．They built a special mathematical model.
34．What’s the key element for kilobots to make group judgement
A．Doing more practical experiments. B．Having enough companions around.
C．Combining different figures accurately. D．Sending brief messages automatically.
35．Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．Bees are natural wiggle dancers.
B．Robots learn to dance by imitating bees.
C．Wiggle dances mean a lot in communication.
D．Robots reach a consensus by imitating bees wiggling.
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。
For the sake of surviving in the world with challenges, we need to be wise. 36 Let me tell you this, wisdom provides us with perspective when we need it and it calms us down in terrible situations. Here are some strategies that we can use to get wiser.
Sometimes we ourselves need to be open to diverse perspectives. 37 Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas. If you are humble, then you will always get to experience something new.
38 Take new classes, read books and the list goes on and on. Surf the Internet and clear out your problems that confuse you. All of these activities will help you to tackle problems from different angles, making everything easier.
You obviously want to grow and do better in life, right The best way is to have wise people as your mentors (导师), like teachers, colleagues and even special friends. Prior to making them a mentor, find out what makes them wiser, then engage in useful dialogue with them. 39
If you have accumulated a lot of knowledge then why not share it with others too Communicating with others and helping them out will also increase your wisdom. 40 So keep things balanced and never let go of your passions and values. This will pave the path to success.
A．This will open up new pathways for us.
B．And wisdom is crucial in this modern world.
C．Change your routine and see where life takes you.
D．What’s more, we need communicate with wise people.
E．You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day.
F．In today’s world, it is very easy to become wise but it isn’t easy to help others.
G．The more time is spent with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will be.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on top of a 160-meter-high building.
As a crane (吊车) 41 working on a construction site, Edwards 42 found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he 43 the trapped worker from his crane’s cabin, and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him to let him 44 .
However, his attempt to 45 the cage before the man was by no means an easy job, as each blast of wind threatened to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty. 46 the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up and fought to 47 control. Luckily, someone on the ground offered 48 on where to land the cage through a radio. Edwards 49 the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage was hung just inches from the edge of the 50 . With determination, Edwards successfully landed the cage.
Eventually, Edwards watched the cage 51 the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety. The crowd 52 a big round of applause, a tribute to the courage and skill 53 by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong 54 had made all the difference between life and death in the face of disaster.
A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money for him—with organizers 55 people to “buy Glen a beer” for his life-saving efforts.
41．A．engineer B．operator C．cleaner D．salesman
42．A．regularly B．unfortunately C．intentionally D．unexpectedly
43．A．helped B．spotted C．realized D．guided
44．A．escape B．hide C．walk D．slide
45．A．clean B．cover C．position D．open
46．A．Despite B．Without C．For D．From
47．A．switch B．maintain C．lose D．give
48．A．instructions B．problems C．explanations D．courses
49．A．quickened B．described C．adjusted D．repeated
50．A．door B．garden C．crane D．roof
51．A．persuading B．lifting C．warning D．dragging
52．A．went through B．put on C．asked for D．broke into
53．A．displayed B．admitted C．exchanged D．required
54．A．preference B．response C．emotion D．determination
55．A．choosing B．encouraging C．ordering D．teaching
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has nearly 5, 000 years of 56 (record) history. However, the history of Chinese furniture is even longer than 57 of its writing, which can be traced back to more than 7, 000 years ago.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, most of the furniture was hand-made using high-quality hardwood 58 raw materials, which are now rare and expensive. Ordinary people often use wood such as pine, elm, and beech, but the quality between the woods 59 (different) greatly.
Classical furniture is mostly made by hand. Modern machines cannot 60 (complete) replace handwork. The shapes carved by the machine are neat but the lines are rigid and lacking in vitality. The most delicate aspect of Chinese classical furniture is the structural part of the bining pieces of wood together, 61 (use) nothing more than the wood itself, is a basic skill of all carpenters in ancient China. It was first discovered in the wooden structure of the Hemudu site 62 the ancestors lived. This structure fully represents the 63 (create) and artistry (艺术性) of humanity.
Ancient Chinese 64 (philosophy) have been expressed in traditional Chinese furniture. 65 (achieve) that, skilled carpenters properly matched the curves and straight lines of the furniture.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文（满分15分）
你校英文报就最近举办的“当英语遇上艺术”（When English Meets The Arts）系列活动开展征文。请你写一篇短文，分享其中让你印象深刻的一项活动，内容包括：
1．活动介绍；
2．你的感想。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡上的相应位置作答。
When English Meets The Arts
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I am not a gamer. I’ll be honest: video games and I don’t really see eye to eye, and I have no ambitions to become better. I never have the experience playing against my kids and winning. And that’s okay. Board games, on the other hand, are a different story. At least there, I stand a chance of victory.
One day, my 12-year-old son begged me to play a game with him. He held out a game controller and begged, “Just one game with me You can use it to control the game through your movements.” His eyes were full of anticipation and I could see the excitement welling up within him. How could I possibly resist such a sincere and heartfelt request “Just one game.” My son’s face lit up. In a matter of minutes, we were standing in our living room, virtually bowling away.
My son’s amusement at my lack of gaming skills was evident. I could see the struggle on his face as he fought to hold back his laughter. The game controller felt awkward and unfamiliar in my hand, but I did my best to copy my son’ movements and follow his lead. At one point, my son said, “No, Mom. You really have to put some force into it. Like this.” With that, he threw his arm back, stepped forward, and with plenty of force extended out his arm that was holding the controller. Instead of sending the virtual bowling ball flying, the controller went off his hand and broke the TV screen. The impact was immediate and destructive. The screen cracked, sending a crazy mosaic (马赛克) of colors dancing across its surface. It looked like something straight out of a dream.
The air stood still at that moment. The look on my son’s face was a funny mixture of horror, disbelief and guilt. He stayed absolutely frozen for a long moment. Then, slowly, he turned to me. “Mom...” with a weak smile, “Did I just... break the TV ”
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Surprisingly, I wasn’t angry at all.But my son insisted on keeping the broken TV.
泉州五中2024届高中毕业班高考适应性检测（二）
英语参考答案
1-5 CBBAC 6-10 ABBBA 11-15 CCBCB 16-20 BCACA
21-23 DAD 24-27 BCAB 28-31 CBCA 32-35 ACCD 36-40 BAEGF
41-45 BDBAC 46-50 ABACD 51-55 BDADB
56．recorded 57．that 58．as 59．differs 60．completely
61．using 62．where 63．creativity 64．philosophies 65．To achieve
应用文
When English Meets The Arts
Recently, our school organized a series of activities titled “When English Meets The Arts”. Among them, the activity that left a deep impression on me was the English drama performance.
During the activity, students from different grades cooperated to produce and perform short English dramas. Each drama showcased a unique storyline and creative dialogue, providing a platform for students to showcase their English proficiency and acting skills. Personally, I was deeply impressed by the dedication and team work displayed by the students. Despite the challenges of language learning and stage fright, they demonstrated confidence and enthusiasm on stage. Moreover, the dramas not only entertained the audience but also encouraged language learning in a fun and interactive way.
Overall, the English drama performance was a memorable and inspiring experience, highlighting the synergy between language learning and artistic expression. It reinforced the importance of creative approaches in language education and provided valuable opportunities for students to shine on stage.
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Surprisingly, I wasn’t angry at all. After all, it was just an accident. “Yes, sweetie.” I approached him, fighting to keep a straight face. “You did just break it,” I added with a playful grin, “Next time, let’s stick to board games.” My boy buried his head in my arms. From the way he hugged me, I could tell how apologetic he was. It was an innocent mistake and I hated to blame a child with guilt. “Don’t worry—we’ll throw the broken TV away and buy a new one.” (85 words)
But my son insisted on keeping the broken TV. He carried it to the corner of the sitting room. On seeing my confused look, he explained, “I will remind me to be cautious.” As my gaze fell upon that cracked screen, I couldn’t help but recall my son’s fateful words: “Like this.” These two words echoed in my mind, seeming to offer a profound life lesson. Accidents happen and it is practical forgiveness that plays a significant role in shaping a child’s character. The incident indeed brought us even closer as a family (85 words)
听力原文
Text 1
W: Here are your shirts, coats and trousers. I’ve washed and folded everything neatly.
M: That’s very nice of you.
W: Well, don’t leave them lying around or they’ll collect dirt and wrinkles. (1) If so, you’d wash them yourself.
Text 2（第2题为主旨大意题）
W: A dish from Northwest China has become a hit with youngsters. Is it really too good to resist
M: It differs by using handmade, locally crafted wide noodles, a unique soup for its base and secret seasonings. It has gone viral online. So it’s definitely worth a try.
◆go viral（图片、视频、笑话等）迅速传播（尤指在因特网或手机上）
Text 3
W: Hello, I wonder how much the oranges are.
M: 12 cents each.
W: The price is much higher than I expected.
M: Actually, the original price was 16 cents. If you buy no less than five today, I’ll give you ten percent off. (3)
Text 4
M: Sarah, what are you emptying your desk drawer for
W: I’m fishing around in it for the key to my room. I must have put it in the drawer.
M: No worries. There is a spare key hanging on the wall. Oh, you just turned the key in the lock without taking it out. (4)
fish【熟词生义】摸找
Text 5（第5题为推断题）
W: It’s my first trip here. I’d like to send cards by post to my friends.
M: The nearest post office is about six minutes away. Remember that the beauty of the city consists in its magnificent buildings.
W: Sounds great.
M: Here we are. That’ll be $12. Please make sure you have all your belonging s with you when getting off.
Text 6
W: Good afternoon, Mr. Smith. I’m calling for the rental listings on Airbnb. Is your house still available (6)
M: Good afternoon. Yes, it is.
W: Is this a month-to-month lease
M: Well, I normally ask for a minimum of one year except for this one. I have to tell you that it is for rent with an option to buy at any time. (6)
W: Got it. How big is the house What about the rent
M: It covers an area of 60 square meters. The rent will be collected on a quarterly basis, (7) with a monthly rent of 800 dollars. And a 10% deposit is payable in advance.
W: Okay. I come over to see the apartment now
M: Sure.
Text 7
M: So, Mrs. Swenson, who has been the biggest influence in your career
W: My mentor, Mr. Person helped me refine my technique and creative process so I could be a better visual storyteller.
M: I have to say you are fortunate in having a good teacher.
W: Yes. I was raised in a multicultural family in New York. The diverse influences I experienced have significantly affected my artistic vision and the themes I explore in my works. (8)
M: Wow! A great helper. How has your career evolved
W: I really appreciate it that I have participated in several group exhibitions locally and internationally over the years. These experiences have provided me with valuable exposure and allowed me to connect with fellow artists and art professionals. (9) Additionally, I’ve pursued formal education in the arts, obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Fin c Arts, and attended various workshops to improve my skills further.
Text 8（第10题为推断题）
W: Tim. We had an argument again about who was going to be the main speaker just before we started the show. (11)
M: Yeah, we often fall out over silly things like who’s going to introduce the show or who’s going to choose the questions. Did you know you waved your arms around a lot when arguing
W: Oh, I didn’t notice that.
M: Using gestures to express what you’re thinking is commonplace in some countries, but a gesture can mean different things in different countries. For instance, shaking your head mostly means “no”, but in other countries it can mean the opposite. So the question is: In which country does shaking your head mean “yes” Greece, Japan or Bulgaria (12)
W: Umm... No idea. Maybe Bulgaria (12) But I do know Indians shake their heads to mean lots of things. That goes completely over my head.
M: You’ve hit it this time. (12) We need to be careful to avoid offense when greeting people from other cultures with gestures. Now we’ll invite Erin Meyer to talk about misunderstandings and confusions in multicultural conversations and analyze the reasons. (13)
◆fall out (over sth.)吵架；失和
◆commonplace常见的
◆over one’s head超过某人理解能力
Text 9
W: I overheard you said you planned to tour around Venice for its stunning scenery this weekend. How are the preparations coming along (14)
M: I only bought a train ticket to Venice for Friday night and put a change of clothes into my suitcase. (14)
W: You’d better hurry up then. Book the return ticket and arrange some accommodation. What will the weather be like
M: I took a glance at the weather forecast on my phone app, and it’s predicting rain in Venice starting from Saturday noon. But yesterday, the app said it was all blue skies and clouds for the weekend. Enjoying the winter sunshine is really a hit-or-miss affair, isn’t it
W: Venice in the rain has its own charm. A couple of years back, William and I took a week off and went there for our wedding photoshoot. It was rainy weather though. My friends thought highly of the pictures on my wedding day. (15)
M: Did you stay at a hotel
W: Right. The hotel we chose was really a well-run establishment and was easily accessible by public transport. (16) It was surrounded by plenty of parks and attractions. Though the hotel was a bit pricey, it was money well spent. The food there was tasty, and there was even a dining area in our room. If you need it, I can shoot you the link.
◆overhear偶然听到；无意中听到
◆hit-or-miss没准的；碰运气的
Text 10
Dereck and Beverly Joubert are award-winning filmmakers, National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence and wildlife conservationists. They have been filming, researching and exploring in Africa for over 30 years. Their mission is the conservation and understanding of the large predators and other key wildlife species that determine the course of all conservation in Africa. Their filmmaking career took off with documentaries such as “Reflections on Elephants” and “Soul of the Elephant”, which dive deep into the lives of these incredible creatures. (17) And the films have received international recognition with major awards including 8 Emmys, Peabody Awards, Wildscreen Panda Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Japan Wildlife Film Festival, to name but a few. Besides, the Jouberts have made over 40 films for National Geographic, published 11 books and half a dozen scientific papers, (18) and have written many articles for the National Geographic magazine. In 2009, the Jouberts co-founded the Big Cats Initiative, a program supported by the National Geographic Society with the intention of keeping the figure of the species group stay the same. (19) In the same year, the Jouberts were introduced into the American Academy of Achievement. Dereck and Beverly’s influence expanded in 2013 when they were honored with the World Ecology Award, (20) recognizing their outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation.
◆Dereck and Beverly Joubert德瑞克·朱伯特和贝弗利·朱伯特夫妇，是著名的野生动物纪录片制作者。
◆Emmy艾美奖，是美国一项用于表彰其电视工业杰出人士和节目的奖励。
◆Peabody Awards乔治·福斯特·皮博迪奖
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