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）
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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 (Snowdonia) 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 cast,witness the stunning scenery and geology of southerm 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 palaeontologist (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.
1. 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.
2 What do all the three tours involve
A. Scientific facts. B. Tales about the past.
C. Special companions. D. Visits to World Heritage sites.
3. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. A research paper. B. A science fiction.
C. A tourism report. D. A travel brochure.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章介绍了三个关于神奇地质景观的旅行。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“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.(参观世界上首屈一指的恐龙博物馆之一，在拥有杰出恐龙化石的世界遗产遗址周围航行，探索阿尔伯塔荒原的多彩峡谷和风雕石林)”可知，阿尔伯塔荒原可能最吸引恐龙爱好者，故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章标题“Explore the science behind these amazing landscapes(探索这些神奇景观背后的科学)”并结合第一段中“Uncover the best of Wales as you explore the dramatic Welsh landscapes of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park and examine the region geology and how it has been transformed by volcanic and glacial activity over the years.(当您探索厄里（斯诺登尼亚）国家公园引人注目的威尔士景观时，揭开威尔士最好的一面，并研究该地区的地质情况，以及多年来火山和冰川活动如何改变了它)”、第二段中“Explore the majestic Rocky Mountains west of Calgary and the otherworldly Badlands to the cast, witness the stunning scenery and geology of southerm Alberta.(探索卡尔加里西部雄伟的落基山脉和超凡脱俗的荒地，见证阿尔伯塔省南部令人惊叹的风景和地质)”和最后一段中“Throughout this tour you will be accompanied by palaeontologist (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.(在整个旅程中，古生物学家Jon Noad将与您分享岩石的故事，包括过去的海洋，沼泽，河流和沙漠，恐龙的兴衰，以及最近覆盖阿尔伯塔省并雕刻出壮观景观的冰盖的故事。)”结合文章标题“Explore the science behind these amazing landscapes(探索这些神奇景观背后的科学)”可知，文章介绍了一些有关神奇景观的旅行，探索这些神奇景观背后的科学，故三个旅行的共同点是它们都涉及科学事实，故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合文章标题“Explore the science behind these amazing landscapes(探索这些神奇景观背后的科学)”可知，文章介绍了三个关于神奇地质景观的旅行，应是出自一本旅游手册，故选D。
B
They thought it was going to be easy. A piece of cake. The band, Suenalo, 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 (歌词). 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. What kind of person is Chad Bernstein
A. Disciplined. B. Purposeful. C. Humorous. D. Traditional.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了乐队Suenalo在拘留中心帮助问题青年这件事激发了Chad Bernstein成立Guitars Over Guns组织，帮助更多孩子的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The band, Suenalo, were excited that they would present their skills to a group of troubled youth at a detention center(少管所). (乐队Suenalo很兴奋，他们将在拘留中心向一群问题青年展示他们的技艺。)”可知，他们将去拘留中心向一群问题青年展示他们的技艺。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“One of them sang a lyric(歌词). 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. (其中一人唱了一首抒情歌曲。乐队回唱。然后，乐手们一个接一个地开始跟上节拍。查德开始自由模仿说唱，和那个孩子来回跳，很快，其他孩子也加入了进来。突然，乐队和孩子们开始从零开始创作一首歌，所有人都进入了音乐天堂。)”可知，现场的歌曲是由乐队和孩子们共同创作的。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“As both music teachers and life coaches, the musicians give the kids a way to find their creative voices and get through dark times. (作为音乐老师和生活教练，音乐家们给孩子们提供了一种找到他们创造性声音的方式，并度过了黑暗时期。)”可知，Guitars Over Guns帮助孩子们提供生活指导。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“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. (对查德来说，那一刻激发了他创立Guitars Over Guns的灵感，这是一个帮助处境危险的中学生与专业音乐家结对的组织。作为音乐老师和生活教练，音乐家们给孩子们提供了一种找到他们创造性声音的方式，并度过了黑暗时期。)”以及最后一段“ ‘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. (“到目前为止，我们已经帮助了2700多名学生。我们的工作非常令人满意，因为它告诉我们，音乐事业不仅仅是一份工作，它可以产生更大的影响，”查德伯恩斯坦说)”Chad Bernstein给孩子提供了有意义的指导，帮助了很多学生，可推知，他所做的工作是有意义的且目标明确的。故选B。
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.
8. 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.
9. What is the core of complacent optimism
A. Belief in kindness. B. Passive expectation.
C. Brief satisfaction. D. Love of presents.
10. 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.
11. 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.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是作者呼吁几代人共同努力去阻止气候变暖的趋势，而且为我们、我们所有人以及与我们共享这个星球的物种建立一个更美好的世界。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据首段中的“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.(“最后一代”是德国的一个激进组织，这个名字暗示着我们的不可持续性将把我们推向灭绝。为了迫使政府采取行动，该组织的一些人在2021年8月进行了为期一个月的绝食抗议)”可知，此处介绍的是“最后一代”应自己的激进行动，迫使政府采取行动解决气候变暖的问题，结合第二段中的“But I’d like to take the opposite framing.(但我想采取相反的框架)”可知，作者想要采取相反的框架解决问题，由此可知，作者提到“最后一代”是为了讨论作者的观点和看法。故选C项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Complacent optimism is the feeling of a child waiting for presents.(自满的乐观是孩子等待礼物的感觉)”可知，自满的乐观是孩子等待礼物的感觉，由此可知，自满的乐观应该是一种被动的期待。故选B项。
【10题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线短语前的“Most innovators have been optimists. But they were also strongly critical(大多数创新者都是乐观主义者。但他们也非常挑剔)”可知，作者认为创新者都是乐观主义者，但也非常的挑剔，结合划线短语所在的句子“no one would … the ideas of Thomas Edison or Marie Curie more than they did themselves.(没有人会比他们自己更……托马斯·爱迪生或玛丽·居里的思想)”可知，此处指的是这些创新者因该是非常挑剔托马斯·爱迪生或玛丽·居里的思想，所以画线短语的意思与“挑剔”意义相近。故选C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据尾段中的“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.(让我们正视这个问题，不是站在“损害控制”的立场上，而是对我们可以建设的未来有一个清晰的愿景：一个不仅可以阻止变暖的趋势，而且可以为我们、我们所有人以及与我们共享这个星球的物种建立一个更美好的世界)”可知，作者呼吁大家正是这个问题，对我们可以建设的未来有一个清晰的愿景，由此可知，作者希望读者能够设想并参与其中。故选A项。
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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一组小型机器人通过模仿蜜蜂的舞蹈来做出集体决策。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“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.(当蜜蜂去找房子时，它们通过“摆动舞”来交流自己喜欢的位置。蜜蜂越推荐一个地方，它摆动的时间就越长，越用力)”可知，蜜蜂通过集体舞蹈来同意在哪里建设新家。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“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.(研究人员之前将这种行为转化为数学模型，米格尔和她的同事利用它将决策规则编程到名为“kilobots”的小型机器人中)”可知，研究团队人员通过在kilobots里安装编程程序使其变聪明。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“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.(他说，正确地结合他们花多长时间传递信息和他们走了多少路，最终可以让他们做出集体决定)”可知，kilobots能做出集体决定的关键因素在于它们准确地组合不同的数字。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“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.(一群通过闪光进行交流的小型移动机器人可以做出集体决策。这类似于蜜蜂在筑巢地点上达成一致的过程)”可知，本文主要讲述了一组小型机器人通过模仿蜜蜂的舞蹈来做出集体决策，D选项“机器人通过模仿蜜蜂的摆动达成共识”最好地概括全文，为最佳标题。故选D。
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. ____16____ 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. ____17____ 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.
____18____ 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. ____19____
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. ____20____ 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.
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. E 19. G 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些让我们变得更聪明的策略，能够在充满挑战的世界中生存。
【16题详解】
下文“Let me tell you this, wisdom provides us with perspective when we need it and it calms us down in terrible situations (让我告诉你吧，智慧在我们需要时为我们提供视角，并在可怕的情况下让我们冷静下来)”说明了智慧的重要性，因此B项“智慧在这个现代世界至关重要”符合语境，故选B。
【17题详解】
上文“Sometimes we ourselves need to be open to diverse perspectives. (有时我们自己需要对不同的观点持开放态度)”说明开放的态度会带来不同的看法，因此A项“这将为我们开辟新的道路”符合语境，故选A。
【18题详解】
下文“Take new classes, read books and the list goes on and on. (上新课，读书，这样的例子不胜枚举)”说明要不断学习新的东西，与空格处是因果关系，因此E项“你一定要成为那种每天都能学到新东西的人”符合语境，故选E。
【19题详解】
上文“Prior to making them a mentor, find out what makes them wiser, then engage in useful dialogue with them (在让他们成为导师之前，找出是什么让他们变得更聪明，然后与他们进行有益的对话)”说明与聪明的人在一起的好处，因此G项“和他们在一起的时间越多，知识的传递就越多”符合语境，故选G。
【20题详解】
下文“So keep things balanced and never let go of your passions and values (所以保持事物的平衡，永远不要放弃你的激情和价值观)”说明要处理好变聪明和帮助别人之间的关系，因此F项“在当今世界，变得聪明很容易，但帮助别人却不容易”符合语境，故选F。
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) ___21___ working on a construction site, Edwards ___22___ found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he ___23___ the trapped worker from his crane’s cabin (驾驶舱), and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowerin a cage to him to let him ___24___.
However, his attempt to ___25___ the cage before the man was by no means an easy job, as each post (弹) of wind prevented to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty. ___26___ the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up and fought to ___27___ control. Luckily, someone on the ground offered ___28___ on where to land the cage through a radio. Edwards ___29___ the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage hanged (盘旋) just inches from the edge of the ___30___. With determination, Edwards successfully landed the cage.
Eventually, Edwards watched the cage ___31___ the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety. The crowd ___32___ a big round of applause, a tribute (致敬) to the courage and skill ___33___ by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong ___34___ 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 ___35___ people to “buy Glen a beer” for his life-saving efforts.
21. A. engineer B. operator C. cleaner D. salesman
22. A. regularly B. unfortunately C. intentionally D. unexpectedly
23. A. helped B. spotted C. realized D. guided
24. A. escape B. hide C. walk D. slide
25. A. clean B. cover C. position D. open
26. A. Despite B. Without C. For D. From
27. A. switch B. maintain C. lose D. give
28. A. instructions B. problems C. explanations D. courses
29. A. quickened B. described C. adjusted D. repeated
30. A. door B. garden C. crane D. roof
31. A. persuading B. lifting C. warning D. dragging
32. A. went through B. put on C. asked for D. broke into
33. A. displayed B. admitted C. exchanged D. required
34. A. preference B. response C. emotion D. determination
35. A. choosing B. encouraging C. ordering D. teaching
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一名起重机操作员Glen Edwards在一次建筑工地火灾中英勇救援一名被困工人的事迹，描述了他的救援过程和所面临的困难，以及他成功救出被困工人的结果。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一名在建筑工地工作的起重机操作员，当一场火灾发生时，Edwards意外地发现自己正在执行一项拯救生命的任务。A. engineer工程师；B. operator操作人员；C. cleaner清洁工；D. salesman推销员。根据后文“working on a construction site”可知，Edwards在建筑工地工作，所以应是起重机操作员。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：作为一名在建筑工地工作的起重机操作员，当一场火灾发生时，Edwards意外地发现自己正在执行一项拯救生命的任务。A. regularly经常；B. unfortunately不幸地；C. intentionally故意；D. unexpectedly意外地。根据后文“found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out”可知，Edwards本是一名在建筑工地工作的起重机操作员，确发现自己正在执行一项拯救生命的任务，所以应是意外地。故选D项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他回忆起他是如何从吊车的船舱里发现被困工人的，以及他是如何想出救他的主意的，他把一个笼子放下来让他逃跑。A. helped帮助；B. spotted发现；C. realized认识到；D. guided指导。根据后文“the trapped worker from his crane’s cabin”可知，从吊车的船舱里应是发现被困工人。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他回忆起他是如何从吊车的船舱里发现被困工人的，以及他是如何想出救他的主意的，他把一个笼子放下来让他逃跑。A. escape逃跑；B. hide隐藏；C. walk步行；D. slide滑动。根据前文“how he came up with the idea of saving the man”可知，Edwards救了被困的工人，所以应是把一个笼子放下来让他逃出火场。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，他想在那个男人面前把笼子摆放到位的尝试绝非易事，因为每一阵风都会把他的起重机吹得失去平衡。A. clean打扫；B. cover覆盖；C. position安置，使处于；D. open打开。根据后文“as each post (弹) of wind prevented to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty”可知，风会让起重机失去平衡，在加上烟雾和火焰让视野不好，所以应是把笼子摆放到位的尝试绝非易事。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：尽管面临巨大的挑战，Edwards拒绝放弃，并为保持控制权而斗争。A. Despite尽管；B. Without没有；C. For为了；D. From来自。根据后文“the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up”可知，此处表达“虽然，尽管”之意，用Despite引导让步状语。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管面临巨大的挑战，Edwards拒绝放弃，并为保持控制权而斗争。A. switch转换；B. maintain保持；C. lose失去；D. give给。根据前文“However, his attempt to 5 the cage before the man was by no means an easy job”以及“Edwards refused to give up”可知，他想在那个男人面前把笼子摆放到位的尝试绝非易事，但是Edwards不想放弃，所以是为保持控制权而斗争。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，地面上有人通过无线电指示在哪里降落笼子。A. instructions指示；B. problems问题；C. explanations解释；D. courses课程。根据后文“on where to land the cage through a radio”可知，通过无线电，应是指示在哪里降落笼子。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Edwards一寸一寸地调整起重机的动作，直到笼子悬挂在离屋顶边缘只有几英寸的地方。A. quickened加快；B. described描述；C. adjusted调整；D. repeated重复。根据后文“inch by inch, until the cage hanged (盘旋) just inches from the edge of the 10 .”可知，应是Edwards一寸一寸地调整起重机的动作。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Edwards一寸一寸地调整起重机的动作，直到笼子悬挂在离屋顶边缘只有几英寸的地方。A. door门；B. garden花园；C. crane起重机；D. roof屋顶。根据前文“Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on top of a 160-meter-high building.”可知，工人被困在楼顶，所以应是笼子悬挂在离屋顶边缘只有几英寸的地方。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，Edwards看着笼子把这个人从下面可怕的大火中抬了出来，把他送到了安全的地方。A. persuading说服；B. lifting吊起；C. warning警告；D. dragging拖。根据前文“Edwards 9 the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage hanged (盘旋) just inches from the edge of the 10 .”可知，Edwards用起重机把笼子悬挂在离屋顶边缘只有几英寸的地方，所以，应是看着笼子把这个人从下面可怕的大火中抬了出来。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：人群中爆发出一阵热烈的掌声，这是对Edwards表现出的勇气和技巧的赞扬。A. went through通过；B. put on穿上；C. asked for请求；D. broke into突然开始做（某事）。根据后文“a tribute (致敬) to the courage and skill 13 by Edwards.”可知，人们对Edwards致敬，所以应是爆发热烈的掌声。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：人群中爆发出一阵热烈的掌声，这是对Edwards表现出的勇气和技巧的赞扬。A. displayed显示；B. admitted承认；C. exchanged交换；D. required需要。根据前文“a tribute (致敬) to the courage and skill”可知，应是对Edwards表现出的勇气和技巧的赞扬。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他知道，在面对灾难时，正是他敏捷的思维和坚定的决心在生死之间起到了决定性的作用。A. preference偏爱；B. response响应；C. emotion情感；D. determination决心。根据前文“He knew that his quick thinking and”可知，空处应和前文的thinking对应，结合选项，应是他敏捷的思维和坚定的决心符合语境。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：组织者鼓励人们“请Glen喝杯啤酒”，以感谢他的救命之恩，现在已经建立了一个GoFundMe页面为他筹集资金。A. choosing选择；B. encouraging鼓励；C. ordering命令；D. teaching教育。根据前文“A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money for him”可知，组织者建立了一个GoFundMe页面为他筹集资金，所以是鼓励人们“请Glen喝杯啤酒”。故选B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。
China has nearly 5, 000 years of ____36____ (record) history. However, the history of Chinese furniture is even longer than ____37____ 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 ____38____ 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 ____39____ (different) greatly.
Classical furniture is mostly made by hand. Modern machines cannot ____40____ (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, ____41____ (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 ____42____ the ancestors lived. This structure fully represents the ____43____ (create) and artistry (艺术性) of humanity.
Ancient Chinese ____44____ (philosophy) have been expressed in traditional Chinese furniture. _____45_____ (achieve) that, skilled carpenters properly matched the curves and straight lines of the furniture.
【答案】36. recorded
37. that 38. as
39. differs
pletely
41. using 42. where
43. creativity
44. philosophies
45. To achieve
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章详细介绍了中国家具的悠久历史、制作材料、手工艺、榫卯结构的特点以及与中国古代哲学的关联。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：中国有近5000年的历史记载。分析句子成分可知，空处为定语修饰空后的名词“history”，动词record和名词history之间是被动关系，应该用过去分词。故填recorded。
【37题详解】
考查代词。句意：然而，中国家具的历史甚至比它的文字还要悠久，它可以追溯到7000多年前的河姆渡文化。代词代指上文出现的“the history”，有后置定语，用代词“that”代指。故填that。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：明清时期的家具多为手工制作，以优质硬木为原料，如今这种木材已十分稀少，价格昂贵。介词的用法，意为“作为、以……为”，用介词“as”。故填as。
【39题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：一般人常用的木材有松木、榆树、山毛榉等，但这些木材的质量差别很大。这里为本句谓语动词，根据上文时态可知，本句时态为一般现在时；主语为“the quality”，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填differs。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：现代机器不能完全取代手工。分析句子成分可知，空处为副词形式修饰动词。故填completely。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在中国古代，只使用木材就可以将木块组合在一起，这是所有木匠的基本技能。非谓语动词担当状语，表示主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填using。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：它最初是在7000多年前祖先居住的河姆渡遗址的木结构中发现的。这里为定语从句的关系词，先行词为“the Hemudu site”，在定语从句中担当地点状语，用关系副词where引导。故填where。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意：这个结构完全代表了中国工匠的聪明才智和艺术卓越性。分析句子成分可知，空处为名词形式担当宾语。故填creativity。
【44题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：古代中国的哲学在中国传统家具中得到了体现。根据句意和空格后的have可知，空处为名词的复数形式担当主语。故填philosophies。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：为了做到这一点，熟练的木匠正确地匹配了家具的曲线和直线。非谓语动词担当目的状语，用动词不定式形式；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填To achieve。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文（满分15分）
46. 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纸的相应位置作答。
When English Meets The Arts
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【答案】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 teamwork 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.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇征文，分享学校英文报最近举办的“当英语遇上艺术”系列活动中让你印象深刻的一项活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
一系列：a series of →a suite of
合作：cooperate→collaborate
展示：showcase→display
提供：provide→offer
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Each drama showcased a unique storyline and creative dialogue, providing a platform for students to showcase their English proficiency and acting skills.
拓展句：Each drama showcased a unique storyline and creative dialogue, which provided a platform for students to showcase their English proficiency and acting skills.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Among them, the activity that left a deep impression on me was the English drama performance.(运用了that引导的限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Overall, the English drama performance was a memorable and inspiring experience, highlighting the synergy between language learning and artistic expression.(运用了现分词作状语)
第二节 读后续写（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。
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.
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But my son insisted on keeping the broken TV.
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【答案】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.”
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.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和儿子玩游戏，儿子不小心打破了电视屏幕，作者没有生气，儿子十分愧疚，作者表示换一台新的电视就好，但是儿子坚持把坏的电视留下作为给自己的提醒，作者从这件事中意识到了宽恕的重要性。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“令人惊讶的是，我一点也不生气。”及第二段首句内容可知，第一段可描写作者安慰儿子，儿子内疚，作者不愿意责备儿子，表示可以换一台新电视。
②由第二段首句内容“但我儿子坚持要留着那台坏了的电视。”可知，第二段可描写儿子想要留着坏了的电视机作为提醒及作者对于宽恕的感悟。
2.续写线索：作者安慰——儿子愧疚——作者表示换新电视——儿子保留坏电视机——作者对于宽恕的感悟
3.词汇激活
行类
①拥抱：hug/embrace
②看见：see/notice/catch sight of
③购买：buy/purchase
情绪类
①愧疚：guilt/shame
②困惑的：confused/puzzled
【点睛】[高分句型1] From the way he hugged me, I could tell how apologetic he was.（way作先行词省略关系词的定语从句和how引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型2] Accidents happen and it is practical forgiveness that plays a significant role in shaping a child’s character.（it is…that结构的强调句型）
听力答案： 1-5 CBBAC 6-10 ABBBA 11-15 CCBCB 16-20 BCACA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）
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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 (Snowdonia) 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 cast,witness the stunning scenery and geology of southerm 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 palaeontologist (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.
1. 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.
2. What do all the three tours involve
A Scientific facts. B. Tales about the past.
C. Special companions. D. Visits to World Heritage sites.
3. 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, Suenalo, 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 (歌词). 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. What is the core of complacent optimism
A. Belief in kindness. B. Passive expectation.
C. Brief satisfaction. D. Love of presents.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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. ____16____ 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. ____17____ 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.
____18____ 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. ____19____
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. ____20____ 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) ___21___ working on a construction site, Edwards ___22___ found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he ___23___ the trapped worker from his crane’s cabin (驾驶舱), and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowerin a cage to him to let him ___24___.
However, his attempt to ___25___ the cage before the man was by no means an easy job, as each post (弹) of wind prevented to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty. ___26___ the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up and fought to ___27___ control. Luckily, someone on the ground offered ___28___ on where to land the cage through a radio. Edwards ___29___ the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage hanged (盘旋) just inches from the edge of the ___30___. With determination, Edwards successfully landed the cage.
Eventually, Edwards watched the cage ___31___ the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety. The crowd ___32___ a big round of applause, a tribute (致敬) to the courage and skill ___33___ by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong ___34___ 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 ___35___ people to “buy Glen a beer” for his life-saving efforts.
21. A. engineer B. operator C. cleaner D. salesman
22. A. regularly B. unfortunately C. intentionally D. unexpectedly
23. A. helped B. spotted C. realized D. guided
24. A. escape B. hide C. walk D. slide
25. A. clean B. cover C. position D. open
26. A. Despite B. Without C. For D. From
27. A. switch B. maintain C. lose D. give
28. A. instructions B. problems C. explanations D. courses
29. A. quickened B. described C. adjusted D. repeated
30. A. door B. garden C. crane D. roof
31. A. persuading B. lifting C. warning D. dragging
32. A. went through B. put on C. asked for D. broke into
33. A. displayed B. admitted C. exchanged D. required
34. A. preference B. response C. emotion D. determination
35. 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 ____36____ (record) history. However, the history of Chinese furniture is even longer than ____37____ 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 ____38____ 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 ____39____ (different) greatly.
Classical furniture is mostly made by hand. Modern machines cannot ____40____ (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, ____41____ (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 ____42____ the ancestors lived. This structure fully represents the ____43____ (create) and artistry (艺术性) of humanity.
Ancient Chinese ____44____ (philosophy) have been expressed in traditional Chinese furniture. _____45_____ (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）
46. 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纸的相应位置作答。
When English Meets The Arts
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第二节 读后续写（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。
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.
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But my son insisted on keeping the broken TV.
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