广东省深圳市光明区高级中学2023-2024学年高三下学期5月 英语模拟考试 （Word版含解析）

高三英语试题
考生注意：
1. 本试卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：高考范围。
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Have you ever wished you could speak a foreign language without taking the classes Have you ever had trouble while travelling abroad because of the language barrier
Meet MUAMA Enence—a Japanese high-tech invention that allows you to communicate in more than 40 languages without wasting your time and money for boring language classes. When you communicate with another person, no matter what language he or she speaks, this tiny but genius device instantly records and translates over 40 languages. You can use it when travelling, for business meetings or whenever you wish to say something in a different language.
How Does it Work
Although it is armed with the latest technology, using the device is super easy. All you need to do is to choose the language in which you want to communicate and record your words or sentences. You can even record really long sentences and MUAMA Enence will translate everything perfectly!
Why is MUAMA Enence so popular
This genius device allows you to start communicating(YES, speaking!)with almost every person in the world. This technology was never before available to the public. The original price is $110. For a limited time only, this device is available at a discount of 20%.
Our Conclusion—Buy it While it’s Still Available
The low-cost and high-quality Enence translator is changing the world. The product has been selling like crazy, but the stock won’t last long as the supplies are limited. We recommend ordering MUAMA Enence translator while it is still available.
Click here to check availability now!
1. How can MUAMA Enence give a hand to people
A. By taking a photo of words or sentences and translating them.
B. By helping people hold online business conferences.
C. By effectively teaching people a foreign language.
D. By putting one language into another one.
2. How much cheaper is MUAMA Enence now
A. $11. B. $20. C. $22. D. $23.5
3. What can we infer from the text about the product
A. It is a fast-selling product.
B. It is a little tough to operate.
C. The sales of the product are uncertain.
D. There are enough supplies of the product.
B
Bright and early on the morning of our first full day in Antarctica, L' Austral's Captain Fabien's voice woke us up as it came through a loudspeaker. If we looked outside right now, he said, we'd see a beautiful sea of icebergs in the golden sunlight. My sister and I jumped out of bed, staring in amazement as we sailed past giant pieces of ice. In the distance, we spotted a group of humpback whales feeding on smaller fishes. Next door, my parents were also waking up to the sights of a new day in Antarctica. Over breakfast, my sister and I excitedly told them about the whales we saw from our room that morning.
You might not immediately think of "family vacation" when talking about a trip to Antarctica, but tour companies like Adventures by Disney are changing that. The company offers guided group trips to destinations across all seven continents in the world.
Our adventure started when we flew to Buenos Aires and explored the beautiful Argentine capital for a day. After leaving Buenos Aires, we flew to Ushuaia on an Adventures by Disney plane. Then, it was the journey toward the Drake Passage. After a speedy Drake Passage crossing, we reached Antarctica early, adding a half day to our scheduled four days on and around the continent.
To those unfamiliar with Adventures by Disney, the fact that you can experience Antarctica-the most distant, extreme continent-with Disney might be surprising. During the trip, there were thoughtful acts, from stamped postcards to send from an Antarctica post office to a champagne (香槟) party on our final stop of the journey; Adventures by Disney truly thought of everything for us. Antarctica is a life-changing destination packed with experiences that can't be copied. We experienced seasickness when travelling across the Drake Passage, hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals, and had a taste of champagne. And honestly, it's going to be hard for the next family trip we may take to compete.
4. How did the author and her sister feel when sailing past the icebergs
A. They couldn't feel more terrific. B. They couldn't feel more confused.
C. They couldn't feel more frightened. D. They couldn't feel more dangerous.
5. What does the first paragraph tell us
A. Fabien waked the passengers up for breakfast.
B. Fabien warned the passengers of possible threats.
C. The author and her sister informed their parents of the whales.
D. The author's parents asked her to appreciate the beautiful sights.
6. What happened first on the author's journey
A. They flew to Ushuaia.
B. They toured around Buenos Aires.
C. They passed through the Drake Passage.
D. They hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals.
7. What can we infer about their travel from the last paragraph
A. The author might feel bad when crossing the Drake Passage.
B. The author believes that their next travel will be more thrilling.
C. The author thought an Antarctica post office should be established.
D. The author regarded the champagne party as the most impressive one.
C
Hearing aids usually bring to mind images of ugly, ineffective devices mainly worn by the elderly. But this ill repute (恶名) is quickly changing, as they've recently taken a turn thanks to two innovators, Dr. Marco Vietor and Paul Crusius, who now lead the fastest-growing hearing aid company in the world-.
's years of research led to the development of two game-changing hearing aids-the Silk and Styletto. These impressive devices pack cutting-edge (尖端的) technology in designs that are practically invisible. They also use a unique way that has been clinically (临床地) proven to deliver better-than-normal hearing so you can clearly understand speech in any environment. With additional features like Bluetooth and rechargeability, today's hearing aids are attracting even younger customers skilled in tech.
But knows it's not just about tech and design. They’ve put an enormous effort into the entire experience to make hearing care more accessible and more affordable. "Everyone should be able to hear well to live well,” Crusius says. "And it's very individual. Each person's hearing loss is different and requires a personalized approach to find the best solution."
"We hear with our brains, not our ears. And it takes at least 30 days for our brain to adjust and relearn how to hear again with new hearing aids," Dr. Vietor says. "To guarantee your best outcome with hearing aids, we developed the industry's first 30-day program, Hearing Success Program, so customers have that extra level of care and knowledge to succeed."
And it's working. has now helped more than 100,000 customers improve their hearing. Their A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and 5-star rating on the customer review platform, Trustpilot, speaks for itself.
's "customer first" approach also helps drive the company's success, encouraging employees to act like owners and put customers first. "We're investing heavily in shaping our company culture," Crusius says. "Individuals who work at say they are here to do more than a job. They're helping change lives all around the world."
8. How are the two brands of hearing aids-the Silk and Styletto
A. They are the most advanced. B. They are the most traditional.
C. They are the most complicated. D. They are the cheapest yet the most valuable.
9. Why do the new devices appeal to youths according to the second paragraph
A. They can use small batteries to supply power. B. They can connect with Bluetooth.
C. They can provide louder sound. D. They are easy to carry.
10. What is the main topic of the third paragraph
A. The structure of their products. B. The materials of their products.
C. The humanization of their products. D. The sales of their products.
11. Which is one of the operation policies mentioned by Crusius
A. Efficiency first. B. Sincerity and fairness.
C. Rapid delivery. D. Clients uppermost.
D
The reopening of an Asian American-owned bookstore in Manhattan's Chinatown following a January fire has received a warm welcome back from its supporters.
Yu &. Me Books, which is regarded as the first female-owned Asian American bookshop in New York City, has raised more than $369,000 for repairs since a tragic fire on January 4. It reopened on Wednesday. "We are so excited to welcome you all back to our Yu &. Me Books home," the store announced on Instagram. "We can't wait to shed tears, laugh loudly and open our hearts with all of you who have made us feel at home."
The fire in an apartment above the bookstore on Mulberry Street killed one of the building's residents. Smoke and water damage also devastated Yu & Me Books, destroying almost all its inventory and equipment, according to a GoFundMe campaign that store owner Lucy Yu set up to make up for the costs.
During the restoration and renovation (翻新) of the original bookstore, the business operated from a location within The Market Line, an underground marketplace on the Lower East Side, and several pop-up shops (临时店铺) in the city.
"It was a bookstore I always wanted to visit, and I'm so happy that they were able to reopen," Charlotte Leinbach, a teacher for New York City's Education Department said. Leinbach hadn't been to the bookstore before the fire, but she had heard quite a bit about its fate. She bought two books, the second and third in the series Before the Coffee Gets Cold.
"It's hard to find a lot of books written in Japanese, and then translated into English," she said. "The design of the bookstore is really nice, and the layout is great. I am glad that they also sell used books. I love buying new books because it's fresh and it's nice, but it's always nice to see people in the community giving their books back and reselling and just passing them on." She said she will continue to support the women-run small businesses that focus on people and authors of color.
"I actually came on the day of the opening, but there were too many people, and it was too crowded, so I just haven't had a chance to look at it," Liam Li, another Asian American, said. "This place is unique. It's in Chinatown. As Asians live in New York City, I feel this offers the most space for the community. I understand like a minority in this society, it is not easy to have a store like this," she added.
12. Which word can replace the underlined one "inventory" in Paragraph 2？
A. Curtains. B. Switches. C. Goods. D. Chairs.
13. How did Lucy Yu get the money to make up for the losses
A. By applying to the government for money.
B. By getting money from an insurance company.
C. By raising money from her friends and relatives.
D. By collecting money from a fund on the Internet.
14. What can we infer about Charlotte Leinbach from the text
A. She often gave a hand to the store owner before the fire.
B. She sang high praise for the arrangement of the store.
C. She prefers to buy used books rather than new ones.
D. She translates books as her part-time job.
15. Which can serve as the best title for the news report
A. Chinatown bookstore's reopening welcomed
B. Smoke and water damage destroy Chinatown bookstore
C. Yu &. Me Books-first female-owned Asian American bookshop in NYC
D. Chinatown bookstore in New York City means a lot to Asian Americans
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tricks to become a patient person
Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common ____16____. They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience.
In the digital age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
____17____
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits. ____18____. It can also help us practice more patience. “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
Make yourself wait
Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel-good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. Start with small tasks. ____19____ or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
Accept the uncomfortable
____20____. When we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable (无法忍受的).” You’ll then gradually become more patient.
A. There is one answer
B. Keep a balanced state of mind
C. Practice showing or expressing gratitude
D. Attach importance to process and method
E. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend
F So many of us believe being comfortable is the only state we will enjoy
G. Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic
第二部分 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。
Successfully receiving a US visa (签证) is full of ups and downs. In early 2023, I received an offer to join in the Sports Industry Management Summer Program at Georgetown University in the US. Never having been to the US before, I was thrilled about the upcoming ____21____.
However, my excitement turned into shock when I ____22____ a scheduled interview appointment at the US embassy (大使馆) in New Delhi in early May. The waiting list was so long that it ____23____ all the way to September, well ____24____ the start of the summer program in July.
Still, that wasn't the only ____25____ we faced with the US embassy. A friend planning to visit France mentioned that the visa application process now took two months longer than before. It seemed that an increasing number of people were applying to travel abroad. I waited until mid-July before ____26____ giving up on the summer program for 2023.
At last, I secured an appointment for Sept 18, 2023. After all these difficulties, I thought I could finally get my US visa. During the interview, the visa officer, a pleasant woman, began asking me a few questions. Then there was ____27____ as she typed on her keyboard for five minutes. I though that the exciting moment was coming. ____28____, after smiling at my mom and ____29____ a green form to her, she said, "Sorry, but due to your job, we require _____30_____ documents."
As a journalist, my mother was required by the green form to email a list of her published stories. Fortunately, she specializes in _____31_____ and art, with hundreds of articles on cultural exchanges and interpersonal communications between India and the US. I don't know whether or not her touching stories _____32_____ the visa officer. After all, the embassy gave us 10-year visas after about a week.
With the visa I am applying for the summer program for 2024 now. If you're planning to travel abroad, I _____33_____ starting the visa process early, _____34_____ many others likely have the same plans. Your parents' jobs can also affect your visa application, so make sure you do some _____35_____ and are ready to provide extra documents.
21. A. competition B. examination C. journey D. conference
22. A. checked for B. put off C. set aside D. worked out
23. A. quickened B. stretched C. increased D. deepened
24. A. under B. beside C. above D. past
25. A. task B. tradition C. secret D. issue
26. A. eventually B. courageously C. initially D. eagerly
27. A. anger B. silence C. danger D. fun
28. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Moreover
29. A. adapting B. posting C. offering D. applying
30. A. unimportant B. technical C. strange D. additional
31. A. culture B. sports C. science D. psychology
32. A. shocked B. discouraged C. convinced D. puzzled
33. A. imagine B. recommend C. permit D. admit
34. A. unless B. though C. since D. until
35. A. cleaning B. shopping C. exercise D. research
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。
“A decade-long moratorium (中止) on fishing was imposed on the country's longest river in 2021 ____36____ the aim of restoring its ecological health. After three years, the fish population in the river has recovered obviously, but the moratorium still faces constant threats from illegal fishing,”Tang Renjian, minister of agriculture and rural affairs, said at a news conference.
In ____37____ (respond) to that, Tang said, “Authorities will step up nighttime surveillance (监视) as well as patrols near river sections close to provincial borders. Relying on automatic and ____38____ (intelligence) monitoring methods, we are strengthening round-the-clock monitoring and supervision of critical water areas.”
Ma Youxiang, a vice-minister of agriculture and rural affairs, told the news conference, ____39____ it has increased by a quarter since 2021, ____40____ total fish population in the Yangtze is only ____41____ (slight) more than a third of the preindustrial (工业化前的) level. To restore fish populations is a long task. Tang described the ban as a long-term, complex and hard historical task closely ____42____ (link) to the Chinese nation's sustainable development.
“____43____ you may see, the current state of the Yangtze can ____44____ (regard) as being in the early stages of recovery from a serious illness after decades of overfishing and pollution,” Tang said.
Ministry of Public Security data show it has solved more than 20,000 cases _____45_____ (involve) violations of the ban since 2021. Over that period, illegal fishing in the main waterways of the Yangtze has decreased by almost a third, and less than 10 percent involves more destructive organized crimes.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你某高中学生李华，正在澳大利亚读高中。你通过媒体获悉澳大利亚南方某市发生了严重洪涝灾害(flood disaster)。你打算给你校英文报投稿，报道灾情，内容包括：
1. 灾情发生的时间和地点；
2. 灾情造成损失和伤亡情况；
3. 前往救援的人员以及给与的物资和捐款情况。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Flood disaster
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Every time my family makes special plans, they end up getting canceled due to some incidents. Every time that happens, my parents would tell us to look on the bright side and make the best of a bad situation. However, I never managed to do that until this spring.
On a sunny morning this April, my aunt Kate invited us to the annual outdoor spring celebration on her farm. Since my family hadn't done anything different for ages, the whole family was very excited and everyone tried their best to make sure everything went well as planned. In order to add more fun to this exciting trip, my little sister Alice and my little brother Bill even joined me in making an extra-special treat-cupcakes. Full of joy and expectation, we were ready to set off.
The picnic was supposed to last from twelve to three. There was not enough time left. After checking the car again and again, my parents loaded books, a picnic blanket, and a whole big pack of foods and drinks into the car. The moment of our departure finally came at 11 o'clock.
However everything went wrong the instant we bravely drove off. First, we had to stop and wait for Bill to find his shoes. Next, as we were driving down the road, we had to go back to the house because my mom left her wallet behind. Then, about halfway to Aunt Kate's house, we had to drive far out of our way to find a place for Alice to use a bathroom.
After that, my parents decided it'd be quicker to take one little side country road as a shortcut (捷径). But the shortcut ended up turning into a long way! We drove forever on a winding road with wildflower fields spreading endlessly out on both sides and the deep green pine trees going on and on within our sight. I had no mood to appreciate all of those. Spotting hundreds of birds flying in the sky, I was seized by a growing sense of desperation, for I entirely had no idea when we could hit our destination.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
However, we had to stop on the way, for we were trapped there.
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"Could we have a great time here " I wondered.
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高三英语试题
考生注意：
1. 本试卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：高考范围。
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Have you ever wished you could speak a foreign language without taking the classes Have you ever had trouble while travelling abroad because of the language barrier
Meet MUAMA Enence—a Japanese high-tech invention that allows you to communicate in more than 40 languages, without wasting your time and money for boring language classes. When you communicate with another person, no matter what language he or she speaks, this tiny but genius device instantly records and translates over 40 languages. You can use it when travelling, for business meetings or whenever you wish to say something in a different language.
How Does it Work
Although it is armed with the latest technology, using the device is super easy. All you need to do is to choose the language in which you want to communicate and record your words or sentences. You can even record really long sentences and MUAMA Enence will translate everything perfectly!
Why is MUAMA Enence so popular
This genius device allows you to start communicating(YES, speaking!)with almost every person in the world. This technology was never before available to the public. The original price is $110. For a limited time only, this device is available at a discount of 20%.
Our Conclusion—Buy it While it’s Still Available
The low-cost and high-quality Enence translator is changing the world. The product has been selling like crazy, but the stock won’t last long as the supplies are limited. We recommend ordering MUAMA Enence translator while it is still available.
Click here to check availability now!
1. How can MUAMA Enence give a hand to people
A. By taking a photo of words or sentences and translating them.
B. By helping people hold online business conferences.
C. By effectively teaching people a foreign language.
D. By putting one language into another one.
2. How much cheaper is MUAMA Enence now
A. $11. B. $20. C. $22. D. $23.5
3. What can we infer from the text about the product
A. It is a fast-selling product.
B. It is a little tough to operate.
C. The sales of the product are uncertain.
D. There are enough supplies of the product.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一款名为MUAMA enence的语言翻译器的基本信息，并推荐人们对其进行购买。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“When you communicate with another person, no matter what language he or she speaks, this tiny but genius device instantly records and translates over 40 languages.”（当你和另一个人交流时，无论他或她说什么语言，这个小巧但天才的设备都会立即记录并翻译40多种语言。）可知，MUAMA enence帮助人们把一种语言转换成另一种语言。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Why is MUAMA Enence so popular 标题下“The original price is $110. For a limited time only, this device is available at a discount of 20%.”（原价是110美元。仅在有限时间内，此设备可享受20%的折扣。）可知，MUAMA Enence现在便宜了110美元*20%=22美元。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Our Conclusion—Buy it While it’s Still Available标题下“The product has been selling like crazy, but the stock won’t last long as the supplies are limited. We recommend ordering MUAMA Enence translator while it is still available.”（这种产品一直卖得很火，但由于供应有限，库存维持不了多久。我们建议订购MUAMA Enence翻译，而它仍然可用。）可知，MUAMA Enence是一种卖得很快的产品。故选A项。
B
Bright and early on the morning of our first full day in Antarctica, L' Austral's Captain Fabien's voice woke us up as it came through a loudspeaker. If we looked outside right now, he said, we'd see a beautiful sea of icebergs in the golden sunlight. My sister and I jumped out of bed, staring in amazement as we sailed past giant pieces of ice. In the distance, we spotted a group of humpback whales feeding on smaller fishes. Next door, my parents were also waking up to the sights of a new day in Antarctica. Over breakfast, my sister and I excitedly told them about the whales we saw from our room that morning.
You might not immediately think of "family vacation" when talking about a trip to Antarctica, but tour companies like Adventures by Disney are changing that. The company offers guided group trips to destinations across all seven continents in the world.
Our adventure started when we flew to Buenos Aires and explored the beautiful Argentine capital for a day. After leaving Buenos Aires, we flew to Ushuaia on an Adventures by Disney plane. Then, it was the journey toward the Drake Passage. After a speedy Drake Passage crossing, we reached Antarctica early, adding a half day to our scheduled four days on and around the continent.
To those unfamiliar with Adventures by Disney, the fact that you can experience Antarctica-the most distant, extreme continent-with Disney might be surprising. During the trip, there were thoughtful acts, from stamped postcards to send from an Antarctica post office to a champagne (香槟) party on our final stop of the journey; Adventures by Disney truly thought of everything for us. Antarctica is a life-changing destination packed with experiences that can't be copied. We experienced seasickness when travelling across the Drake Passage, hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals, and had a taste of champagne. And honestly, it's going to be hard for the next family trip we may take to compete.
4. How did the author and her sister feel when sailing past the icebergs
A. They couldn't feel more terrific. B. They couldn't feel more confused.
C. They couldn't feel more frightened. D. They couldn't feel more dangerous.
5. What does the first paragraph tell us
A. Fabien waked the passengers up for breakfast.
B. Fabien warned the passengers of possible threats.
C. The author and her sister informed their parents of the whales.
D. The author's parents asked her to appreciate the beautiful sights.
6. What happened first on the author's journey
A. They flew to Ushuaia.
B. They toured around Buenos Aires.
C. They passed through the Drake Passage.
D. They hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals.
7. What can we infer about their travel from the last paragraph
A. The author might feel bad when crossing the Drake Passage.
B. The author believes that their next travel will be more thrilling.
C. The author thought an Antarctica post office should be established.
D. The author regarded the champagne party as the most impressive one.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者和家人的南极之旅以及感受。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“If we looked outside right now, he said, we'd see a beautiful sea of icebergs in the golden sunlight. My sister and I jumped out of bed, staring in amazement as we sailed past giant pieces of ice.”（他说，如果我们现在往外面看，就会看到金色阳光下美丽的冰山海。我和妹妹从床上跳了起来，惊讶地看着我们驶过一块块巨大的冰块。）可推知，作者和她的妹妹航行经过冰山时他们感觉太棒了。故选A项。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“In the distance, we spotted a group of humpback whales feeding on smaller fishes. Next door, my parents were also waking up to the sights of a new day in Antarctica. Over breakfast, my sister and I excitedly told them about the whales we saw from our room that morning.”（在远处，我们看到一群座头鲸在吃小鱼。在隔壁，我的父母也刚睡醒，看到了南极洲崭新的一天。早餐时，我和妹妹兴奋地告诉他们那天早上我们在房间里看到的鲸鱼。）可知，第一段告诉我们作者和她的妹妹把鲸鱼的事告诉了他们的父母。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Our adventure started when we flew to Buenos Aires and explored the beautiful Argentine capital for a day.”（我们的冒险开始于我们飞往布宜诺斯艾利斯，在美丽的阿根廷首都探索了一天。）可知，在作者的旅程中他们首先游览了布宜诺斯艾利斯。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“We experienced seasickness when travelling across the Drake Passage, hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals, and had a taste of champagne. And honestly, it's going to be hard for the next family trip we may take to compete.”（我们在穿越德雷克海峡时经历了晕船，和可爱的动物一起爬上了冰山，还品尝了香槟。老实说，我们下一次的家庭旅行可能会很艰难。）可知，从最后一段我们可以推断出在穿越德雷克海峡时，作者可能会感到很难过。故选A项。
C
Hearing aids usually bring to mind images of ugly, ineffective devices mainly worn by the elderly. But this ill repute (恶名) is quickly changing, as they've recently taken a turn thanks to two innovators, Dr. Marco Vietor and Paul Crusius, who now lead the fastest-growing hearing aid company in the world-.
's years of research led to the development of two game-changing hearing aids-the Silk and Styletto. These impressive devices pack cutting-edge (尖端的) technology in designs that are practically invisible. They also use a unique way that has been clinically (临床地) proven to deliver better-than-normal hearing so you can clearly understand speech in any environment. With additional features like Bluetooth and rechargeability, today's hearing aids are attracting even younger customers skilled in tech.
But knows it's not just about tech and design. They’ve put an enormous effort into the entire experience to make hearing care more accessible and more affordable. "Everyone should be able to hear well to live well,” Crusius says. "And it's very individual. Each person's hearing loss is different and requires a personalized approach to find the best solution."
"We hear with our brains, not our ears. And it takes at least 30 days for our brain to adjust and relearn how to hear again with new hearing aids," Dr. Vietor says. "To guarantee your best outcome with hearing aids, we developed the industry's first 30-day program, Hearing Success Program, so customers have that extra level of care and knowledge to succeed."
And it's working. has now helped more than 100,000 customers improve their hearing. Their A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and 5-star rating on the customer review platform, Trustpilot, speaks for itself.
's "customer first" approach also helps drive the company's success, encouraging employees to act like owners and put customers first. "We're investing heavily in shaping our company culture," Crusius says. "Individuals who work at say they are here to do more than a job. They're helping change lives all around the world."
8 How are the two brands of hearing aids-the Silk and Styletto
A. They are the most advanced. B. They are the most traditional.
C. They are the most complicated. D. They are the cheapest yet the most valuable.
9. Why do the new devices appeal to youths according to the second paragraph
A. They can use small batteries to supply power. B. They can connect with Bluetooth.
C. They can provide louder sound. D. They are easy to carry.
10. What is the main topic of the third paragraph
A. The structure of their products. B. The materials of their products.
C. The humanization of their products. D. The sales of their products.
11. Which is one of the operation policies mentioned by Crusius
A. Efficiency first. B. Sincerity and fairness.
C. Rapid delivery. D. Clients uppermost.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述Dr. Marco Vietor和Paul Crusius领导的世界上增长最快的助听器公司，尤其讲述助听器公司的产品和服务。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“These impressive devices pack cutting-edge (尖端的) technology in designs that are practically invisible.（这些令人印象深刻的设备在设计中采用了几乎看不见的尖端技术）”可知，这两个助听器都是最先进的。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“ With additional features like Bluetooth and rechargeability, today’s hearing aids are attracting even younger customers skilled in tech.（如今的助听器拥有蓝牙和可充电等附加功能，正吸引着更年轻的科技爱好者。）”可知，它们可以通过蓝牙连接，所以受年轻人的喜爱。故选B。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“But knows it's not just about tech and design. They’ve put an enormous effort into the entire experience to make hearing care more accessible and more affordable. "Everyone should be able to hear well to live well," Crusius says. "And it's very individual. Each person's hearing loss is different and requires a personalized approach to find the best solution."（但知道这不仅仅是技术和设计的问题。他们在整个体验上付出了巨大的努力，让听力护理更容易获得，更便宜。克鲁修斯说:“为了生活得好，每个人都应该有好的听力。”“这是非常个人化的。每个人的听力损失都是不同的，需要个性化的方法来找到最佳的解决方案。”）”可知，本段主要介绍了公司在整个体验上付出了巨大的努力，让听力护理更容易获得，更便宜，非常个人化。因此本段的主旨为“产品的人性化”。故选C。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的“'s “customer first” approach also helps drive the company's success, encouraging employees to act like owners and put customers first.（的“客户第一”方针也有助于推动公司的成功，鼓励员工像老板一样做事，把客户放在第一位。）”可知，克鲁修斯提到的操作策略是客户至上。故选D。
D
The reopening of an Asian American-owned bookstore in Manhattan's Chinatown following a January fire has received a warm welcome back from its supporters.
Yu &. Me Books, which is regarded as the first female-owned Asian American bookshop in New York City, has raised more than $369,000 for repairs since a tragic fire on January 4. It reopened on Wednesday. "We are so excited to welcome you all back to our Yu &. Me Books home," the store announced on Instagram. "We can't wait to shed tears, laugh loudly and open our hearts with all of you who have made us feel at home."
The fire in an apartment above the bookstore on Mulberry Street killed one of the building's residents. Smoke and water damage also devastated Yu & Me Books, destroying almost all its inventory and equipment, according to a GoFundMe campaign that store owner Lucy Yu set up to make up for the costs.
During the restoration and renovation (翻新) of the original bookstore, the business operated from a location within The Market Line, an underground marketplace on the Lower East Side, and several pop-up shops (临时店铺) in the city.
"It was a bookstore I always wanted to visit, and I'm so happy that they were able to reopen," Charlotte Leinbach, a teacher for New York City's Education Department said. Leinbach hadn't been to the bookstore before the fire, but she had heard quite a bit about its fate. She bought two books, the second and third in the series Before the Coffee Gets Cold.
"It's hard to find a lot of books written in Japanese, and then translated into English," she said. "The design of the bookstore is really nice, and the layout is great. I am glad that they also sell used books. I love buying new books because it's fresh and it's nice, but it's always nice to see people in the community giving their books back and reselling and just passing them on." She said she will continue to support the women-run small businesses that focus on people and authors of color.
"I actually came on the day of the opening, but there were too many people, and it was too crowded, so I just haven't had a chance to look at it," Liam Li, another Asian American, said. "This place is unique. It's in Chinatown. As Asians live in New York City, I feel this offers the most space for the community. I understand like a minority in this society, it is not easy to have a store like this," she added.
12. Which word can replace the underlined one "inventory" in Paragraph 2？
A. Curtains. B. Switches. C. Goods. D. Chairs.
13. How did Lucy Yu get the money to make up for the losses
A. By applying to the government for money.
B. By getting money from an insurance company.
C. By raising money from her friends and relatives.
D. By collecting money from a fund on the Internet.
14. What can we infer about Charlotte Leinbach from the text
A. She often gave a hand to the store owner before the fire.
B. She sang high praise for the arrangement of the store.
C. She prefers to buy used books rather than new ones.
D. She translates books as her part-time job.
15. Which can serve as the best title for the news report
A. Chinatown bookstore's reopening welcomed
B. Smoke and water damage destroy Chinatown bookstore
C Yu &. Me Books-first female-owned Asian American bookshop in NYC
D. Chinatown bookstore in New York City means a lot to Asian Americans
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了曼哈顿唐人街一家亚裔美国人经营的书店在1月份发生火灾后重新开业，受到了支持者的热烈欢迎。
【12题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线单词句中“Smoke and water damage also devastated Yu & Me Books, destroying…”（烟雾和水的破坏也摧毁了和美书店，几乎摧毁了……）由此可知，此处为几乎摧毁了所有的库存和设备。故可猜测划线单词inventory为“库存，存货”的意思，结合选项C项Goods“货物”意思一致。故选C项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Yu &. Me Books, which is regarded as the first female-owned Asian American bookshop in New York City, has raised more than $369,000 for repairs since a tragic fire on January 4.”（Yu &. Me Books被认为是纽约市第一家由女性经营的亚裔美国人书店，自1月4日发生悲惨火灾以来，该书店已经筹集了超过36.9万美元的维修费用。）以及第三段中“…according to a GoFundMe campaign that store owner Lucy Yu set up to make up for the costs.”（据店主Lucy Yu为弥补损失而在GoFundMe上发起的一项活动。）可知，Lucy Yu是通过互联网上的基金募集资金来弥补损失的。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第六段中“The design of the bookstore is really nice, and the layout is great. I am glad that they also sell used books.”（书店的设计真的很棒，布局也很棒。我很高兴他们也卖旧书。）可知，从文中我们可以推断出夏洛特·莱因巴赫高度赞扬了商店的布置。故选B项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段“The reopening of an Asian American-owned bookstore in Manhattan's Chinatown following a January fire has received a warm welcome back from its supporters.”（曼哈顿唐人街一家亚裔美国人经营的书店在1月份发生火灾后重新开业，受到了支持者的热烈欢迎。）可知，文章主要讲的是曼哈顿唐人街一家亚裔美国人经营的书店在1月份发生火灾后重新开业，受到了支持者的热烈欢迎。由此可知，“唐人街书店的重新开张受到了欢迎”可以作为该新闻报道的最佳标题。故选A项。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tricks to become a patient person
Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common ____16____. They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience.
In the digital age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
____17____
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits. ____18____. It can also help us practice more patience. “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
Make yourself wait
Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel-good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. Start with small tasks. ____19____ or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
Accept the uncomfortable
____20____. When we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable (无法忍受的).” You’ll then gradually become more patient.
A. There is one answer
B. Keep a balanced state of mind
C. Practice showing or expressing gratitude
D. Attach importance to process and method
E. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend
F. So many of us believe being comfortable is the only state we will enjoy
G. Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic
【答案】16. A 17. C 18. G 19. E 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了成为一个有耐心的人的一些技巧。
【16题详解】
上文“Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common (这里有一个谜语：交通堵塞、排长队和等待假期开始有什么共同之处？)”提出了一个问题，A项“There is one answer(答案只有一个)”衔接上文的问题，并引出下文具体的答案“They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience.(这些都是我们需要一点额外耐心的情况)”衔接恰当。故选A项。
【17题详解】
下文“Thankfulness has a lot of benefits.(感恩有很多好处)”及“It can also help us practice more patience. “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.(它也可以帮助我们练习更多的耐心。加利福尼亚大学的研究员叶丽说：“表达感激可以培养自我控制能力。”)”可知，本段主要讨论了表达感激的好处。故C项“Practice showing or expressing gratitude(练习表达感激之情)”可总结本段内容。故选C项。
【18题详解】
上文“Thankfulness has a lot of benefits.(感恩有很多好处)”说明感恩好处很多，并结合下文“It can also help us practice more patience.(它也可以帮助我们练习更多的耐心)”说明了具体的好处，G项“Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic(研究表明，它让我们更快乐，压力更小，甚至更乐观)”衔接上文，开始陈述具体的好处，并引出下文递进的好处即“also help us practice more patience”，衔接恰当。故选G项。
19题详解】
上文“Start with small tasks.(从小事开始)”说明练习耐心要从小事开始，并结合下文“or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake(或者再等10分钟再吃蛋糕)”举出了具体的事例，E项“Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend(把你最喜欢的节目推迟到周末看)”衔接上文，举例说明练习耐心要从小事开始，与下文事例一致。故选E项。
【20题详解】
下文“When we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable.” You’ll then gradually become more patient.(当我们在舒适区之外经历一些事情时，我们会对环境失去耐心。你应该学会对自己说:“这只是不舒服，并不是无法忍受。”然后你会逐渐变得更有耐心)”说明走出舒适区，接受不适感有助于培养耐心，F项“So many of us believe being comfortable is the only state we will enjoy(我们中的许多人都认为舒适是我们唯一享受的状态)”与下文构成因果关系，因为舒适是我们唯一享受的状态，所以走出舒适区会引起不适，衔接恰当。故选F项。
第二部分 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。
Successfully receiving a US visa (签证) is full of ups and downs. In early 2023, I received an offer to join in the Sports Industry Management Summer Program at Georgetown University in the US. Never having been to the US before, I was thrilled about the upcoming ____21____.
However, my excitement turned into shock when I ____22____ a scheduled interview appointment at the US embassy (大使馆) in New Delhi in early May. The waiting list was so long that it ____23____ all the way to September, well ____24____ the start of the summer program in July.
Still, that wasn't the only ____25____ we faced with the US embassy. A friend planning to visit France mentioned that the visa application process now took two months longer than before. It seemed that an increasing number of people were applying to travel abroad. I waited until mid-July before ____26____ giving up on the summer program for 2023.
At last, I secured an appointment for Sept 18, 2023. After all these difficulties, I thought I could finally get my US visa. During the interview, the visa officer, a pleasant woman, began asking me a few questions. Then there was ____27____ as she typed on her keyboard for five minutes. I though that the exciting moment was coming. ____28____, after smiling at my mom and ____29____ a green form to her, she said, "Sorry, but due to your job, we require _____30_____ documents."
As a journalist, my mother was required by the green form to email a list of her published stories. Fortunately, she specializes in _____31_____ and art, with hundreds of articles on cultural exchanges and interpersonal communications between India and the US. I don't know whether or not her touching stories _____32_____ the visa officer. After all, the embassy gave us 10-year visas after about a week.
With the visa, I am applying for the summer program for 2024 now. If you're planning to travel abroad, I _____33_____ starting the visa process early, _____34_____ many others likely have the same plans. Your parents' jobs can also affect your visa application, so make sure you do some _____35_____ and are ready to provide extra documents.
21. A. competition B. examination C. journey D. conference
22. A. checked for B. put off C. set aside D. worked out
23. A. quickened B. stretched C. increased D. deepened
24. A. under B. beside C. above D. past
25. A. task B. tradition C. secret D. issue
26. A. eventually B. courageously C. initially D. eagerly
27. A. anger B. silence C. danger D. fun
28. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Moreover
29. A. adapting B. posting C. offering D. applying
30. A. unimportant B. technical C. strange D. additional
31 A. culture B. sports C. science D. psychology
32. A. shocked B. discouraged C. convinced D. puzzled
33. A. imagine B. recommend C. permit D. admit
34. A. unless B. though C. since D. until
35. A. cleaning B. shopping C. exercise D. research
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者去美国申请签证的经历以及充满了跌宕起伏的过程。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我以前从未去过美国，对即将到来的旅程感到兴奋。A. competition比赛；B. examination考试；C. journey旅程；D. conference会议。根据上文“Never having been to the US before”提到以前从未去过美国，由此可知，此处应表示作者对即将到来的旅程感到兴奋。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，5月初，当我在美国驻新德里大使馆查询预约的面试时，我的兴奋变成了震惊。A. checked for检查；B. put off推迟；C. set aside搁置，把……放到一边；D. worked out解决。根据上文“my excitement turned into shock”提到兴奋变成了震惊，以及下文“a scheduled interview appointment”由此可知，此处应表示作者在美国驻新德里大使馆查询预约的面试时当时的感受。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：等候名单如此之长，一直排到9月份，远远超过了7月份夏季项目的开始时间。A. quickened加速；B. stretched延伸；C. increased增加；D. deepened加深。 根据上文“The waiting list was so long”由此可知，此处应表示等候名单如此之长，一直排到9月份。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：等候名单如此之长，一直排到9月份，远远超过了7月份夏季项目的开始时间。A. under在……之下；B. beside在……旁边；C. above在……上面；D. past超过。根据上文提到的等候名单如此之长，一直排到9月份，以及下文“the start of the summer program in July”由此可知，此处应表示远远超过了7月份夏季项目的开始时间。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：不过，这并不是我们与美国大使馆面临的唯一问题。A. task 任务；B. tradition传统；C. secret秘密； D. issue问题。根据下文“A friend planning to visit France mentioned that the visa application process now took two months longer than before.”提到法国申请签证的时间比以前长了两个月，以及下文“At last, I secured an appointment for Sept 18, 2023.”提到作者预约到了2023年9月18日。由此可知，此处应表示这并不是我们与美国大使馆面临的唯一问题。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我一直等到7月中旬才最终放弃了2023年的暑期项目。A. eventually最终；B. courageously勇敢地；C. initially最初；D. eagerly急切地。根据下文“giving up on the summer program for 2023.”提到作者放弃了2023年的暑期项目，由此可知，此处应表示作者一直等到7月中旬才最终放弃了2023年的暑期项目。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后是沉默，她在键盘上敲了五分钟。A. anger生气；B. silence沉默；C. danger危险；D. fun乐趣。根据上下文语境以及下文“as she typed on her keyboard for five minutes.”由此可推知，此处应表示然后是沉默，她在键盘上敲了五分钟。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，在对我妈妈微笑并递给她一张绿色表格后，她说：“对不起，由于你的工作原因，我们需要额外的文件。”A. Therefore因此； B. However然而；C. Otherwise否则；D. Moreover此外。根据上文“I though that the exciting moment was coming.”提到作者以为激动人心的时刻就要来了，以及下文“she said, “Sorry, but due to your job…””由此可知，上下文语意形成转折，表示然而，在对我妈妈微笑并递给她一张绿色表格后，她说：“对不起”。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，在对我妈妈微笑并递给她一张绿色表格后，她说：“对不起，由于你的工作原因，我们需要额外的文件。”A. adapting适应；B. posting邮寄；C. offering提供，递给；D. applying申请。根据下文“a green form to her”以及“we require additional documents”由此可知，此处应表示在对我妈妈微笑并递给她一张绿色表格后，她说：“对不起，由于你的工作原因，我们需要额外的文件。”故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，在对我妈妈微笑并递给她一张绿色表格后，她说：“对不起，由于你的工作原因，我们需要额外的文件。”A. unimportant不重要的；B. technical技术上的；C. strange奇怪的；D. additional额外的。根据上文“she said, "Sorry, but due to your job, we require..”由此可知，此处应表示她说：“对不起，由于你的工作原因，我们需要额外的文件。”故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，她擅长文化和艺术，有数百篇关于印度和美国之间文化交流和人际交往的文章。A. culture文化；B. sports体育；C. science科学；D. psychology心理学。根据下文“with hundreds of articles on cultural exchanges and interpersonal communications between India and the US.”提到数百篇关于印度和美国之间文化交流和人际交往的文章，由此可知，此处应表示幸运的是，母亲擅长文化和艺术。故选A项。
32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不知道她的感人故事是否说服了签证官。A. shocked使震惊；B. discouraged使泄气；C. convinced使信服；D. puzzled使困惑。根据下文“After all, the embassy gave us 10-year visas after about a week.”提到大使馆给了我们10年的签证，由此可知，此处应表示作者不知道母亲的感人故事是否说服了签证官。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果你计划出国旅行，我建议你尽早开始签证程序，因为很多人可能也有同样的计划。A. imagine想象；B. recommend建议；C. permit允许；D. admit承认。根据上文“If you're planning to travel abroad”以及下文“starting the visa process early”由此可知，此处应表示如果你计划出国旅行，作者建议你尽早开始签证程序。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：如果你计划出国旅行，我建议你尽早开始签证程序，因为很多人可能也有同样的计划。A. unless除非；B. though即使；C. since因为；D. until直到……。根据上文“starting the visa process early”以及下文“many others likely have the same plans.”由此可知，上下文形成因果关系，即作者建议你尽早开始签证程序，因为很多人可能也有同样的计划。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：你父母的工作也可以影响你的签证申请，所以一定要做一些研究和准备提供额外文件。A. cleaning清洁；B. shopping购物；C. exercise锻炼；D. research研究。根据上文“Your parents' jobs can also affect your visa application”提到你父母的工作也可以影响你的签证申请，由此可知，此处应表示一定要做一些研究和准备提供额外文件。故选D项。
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。
“A decade-long moratorium (中止) on fishing was imposed on the country's longest river in 2021 ____36____ the aim of restoring its ecological health. After three years, the fish population in the river has recovered obviously, but the moratorium still faces constant threats from illegal fishing,”Tang Renjian, minister of agriculture and rural affairs, said at a news conference.
In ____37____ (respond) to that, Tang said, “Authorities will step up nighttime surveillance (监视) as well as patrols near river sections close to provincial borders. Relying on automatic and ____38____ (intelligence) monitoring methods, we are strengthening round-the-clock monitoring and supervision of critical water areas.”
Ma Youxiang, a vice-minister of agriculture and rural affairs, told the news conference, ____39____ it has increased by a quarter since 2021, ____40____ total fish population in the Yangtze is only ____41____ (slight) more than a third of the preindustrial (工业化前的) level. To restore fish populations is a long task. Tang described the ban as a long-term, complex and hard historical task closely ____42____ (link) to the Chinese nation's sustainable development.
“____43____ you may see, the current state of the Yangtze can ____44____ (regard) as being in the early stages of recovery from a serious illness after decades of overfishing and pollution,” Tang said.
Ministry of Public Security data show it has solved more than 20,000 cases _____45_____ (involve) violations of the ban since 2021. Over that period, illegal fishing in the main waterways of the Yangtze has decreased by almost a third, and less than 10 percent involves more destructive organized crimes.
【答案】36. with
37. response
38. intelligent
39. While##Though##Although
40. the 41. slightly
42. linked 43. As
44. be regarded
45. involving
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了有关部门为保护渔业资源以及恢复其生态健康而付出的努力。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：2021年，为了恢复其生态健康，该国最长的河流实施了长达十年的暂停捕鱼令。with the aim of“目的是”为固定短语。故填with。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：对此，唐说:“有关部门将加强夜间监视，并在靠近省界的河段附近巡逻。in response to“回应”为固定短语。故填response。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意：依托自动化和智能监测手段，我们正在加强对关键水域的全天候监测和监管。修饰名词monitoring methods，应用形容词intelligent“智能的”，作定语。故填intelligent。
【39题详解】
考查让步状语从句。句意：农业和农村事务部副部长马友祥在新闻发布会上表示，尽管自2021年以来，长江鱼类总量增长了四分之一，但仅略高于工业化前水平的三分之一。根据句意可知，前后句意表示让步关系，应用连接词While/Though/Although引导让步状语从句，置于句首，首字母大写。 故填While/Though/Although。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意：农业和农村事务部副部长马友祥在新闻发布会上表示，尽管自2021年以来，长江鱼类总量增长了四分之一，但仅略高于工业化前水平的三分之一。此处特指总量，应用定冠词the。故填the。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意：农业和农村事务部副部长马友祥在新闻发布会上表示，尽管自2021年以来，长江鱼类总量增长了四分之一，但仅略高于工业化前水平的三分之一。此处修饰整个句子，应用副词slightly“稍微”，作状语。故填slightly。
【42题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：唐说，这是一项长期、复杂、艰巨的历史任务，与中华民族的可持续发展密切相关。根据“described”可知，and之后的句子也应用一般过去时。故填linked。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：“正如你所看到的，经过几十年的过度捕捞和污染，长江目前的状况可以被认为是处于从一场严重疾病中恢复的早期阶段，”唐说。本句为as引导的非限制性定语从句，as有“正如”的意思。置于句首，首字母大写。故填As。
【44题详解】
考查动词语态。句意：正如你所看到的，经过几十年的过度捕捞和污染，长江目前的状况可以被认为是处于从一场严重疾病中恢复的早期阶段。主语the current state of the Yangtze与regard为被动关系，应用被动语态，且置于can之后，be动词使用原形。故填be regarded。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：公安部数据显示，自2021年以来，公安部已破获2万多起违反禁令的案件。空处为非谓语动词，20,000 cases与involve为主动关系，应用现在分词，作定语。故填involving。
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是某高中学生李华，正在澳大利亚读高中。你通过媒体获悉澳大利亚南方某市发生了严重洪涝灾害(flood disaster)。你打算给你校英文报投稿，报道灾情，内容包括：
1. 灾情发生的时间和地点；
2. 灾情造成损失和伤亡情况；
3. 前往救援的人员以及给与的物资和捐款情况。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Flood disaster
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【答案】范文
A Flood disaster
A terrible flood disaster happened in a southern city in Australian last week. Many buildings, vehicles and belongings were swept away, causing great damage to the city. The number of deaths was about 30. About 120 people were injured, and hundreds of people were missing. Numerous houses and roads were also in ruins, leaving a great many citizens homeless. Food was hard to get, and water and electricity couldn’t be supplied to the city.
Soon after the flood, rescue workers, including medical teams and troops, were quickly organized and sent to the disaster-hit area. Fresh water and food was transported to the area. Volunteers from around the country came to aid in the disaster relief work.
With donations in large amounts and joint efforts of all the people, it is believed that the city will revive itself and get back up on its feet soon.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文，报道澳大利亚南方某市发生的严重洪涝灾害(flood disaster)。
【详解】1.词汇积累
造成：cause→contribute to
许多：numerous→many
获得：get→obtain
站起来：get back up on one’s feet→rise to one's feet
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：Fresh water and food was transported to the area. Volunteers from around the country came to aid in the disaster relief work.
拓展句：Not only was fresh water and food transported to the area, but also volunteers from around the country came to aid in the disaster relief work.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Many buildings, vehicles and belongings were swept away, causing great damage to the city. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] With donations in large amounts and joint efforts of all the people, it is believed that the city will revive itself and get back up on its feet soon. (运用了with的复合结构)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Every time my family makes special plans, they end up getting canceled due to some incidents. Every time that happens, my parents would tell us to look on the bright side and make the best of a bad situation. However, I never managed to do that until this spring.
On a sunny morning this April, my aunt Kate invited us to the annual outdoor spring celebration on her farm. Since my family hadn't done anything different for ages, the whole family was very excited and everyone tried their best to make sure everything went well as planned. In order to add more fun to this exciting trip, my little sister Alice and my little brother Bill even joined me in making an extra-special treat-cupcakes. Full of joy and expectation, we were ready to set off.
The picnic was supposed to last from twelve to three. There was not enough time left. After checking the car again and again, my parents loaded books, a picnic blanket, and a whole big pack of foods and drinks into the car. The moment of our departure finally came at 11 o'clock.
However, everything went wrong the instant we bravely drove off. First, we had to stop and wait for Bill to find his shoes. Next, as we were driving down the road, we had to go back to the house because my mom left her wallet behind. Then, about halfway to Aunt Kate's house, we had to drive far out of our way to find a place for Alice to use a bathroom.
After that, my parents decided it'd be quicker to take one little side country road as a shortcut (捷径). But the shortcut ended up turning into a long way! We drove forever on a winding road with wildflower fields spreading endlessly out on both sides and the deep green pine trees going on and on within our sight. I had no mood to appreciate all of those. Spotting hundreds of birds flying in the sky, I was seized by a growing sense of desperation, for I entirely had no idea when we could hit our destination.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
However, we had to stop on the way, for we were trapped there.
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"Could we have a great time here " I wondered.
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【答案】One possible version:
However, we had to stop on the way, for we were trapped there. Our car started making a strange noise. Obviously, there was something wrong with it and we had to pull over and call roadside service. Dad comforted us and claimed that help would arrive soon. But help did not arrive soon at all. So frustrated was I that I felt the whole world had collapsed with tears streaming down my cheeks. Then came my dad's voice. "Look on the bright side", said Dad. "Our car can't have picked a prettier place". Mom agreed, getting out the picnic blanket and suggested walking over to a gorgeous wildflower field to have our own springtime celebration.
"Could we have a great time here " I wondered. At first, we kids weren't exactly jumping up and down about the idea. We carried stuff over to the field, dragged ourselves down on the picnic blanket, and complained. But as we started looking around, cool things started happening. Hundreds of butterflies were dancing over the boundless wildflower field, looking like a beautiful scroll (卷轴) painting spreading out just for us. With a sudden loud sound, a flock of birds rose up out of the pine trees, and flew around and around in the most amazing wavelike patterns, right over our heads! Just right there, we enjoyed our hand-made special treats, which were so delicious! It turned out to be one of the most amazing picnics and trips in my life.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了一家人在前往阿姨家的路上遇到了一系列意外，包括无法找到厕所、走错了捷径、车子出了故障等等。然而，他们在等待救援的过程中，在一个美丽