江苏省南通市名校联盟2023-2024学年高二（2025届新高三）下学期高考适应性测试卷英语试题（含答案）
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高考适应性测试卷
英语
本试卷不考查听力，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型（A）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2．作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Las Vegas can offer a lot more than you expect. Here are the best guided tours to help visitors make the most of their Sin City getaway.
Big Bus Las Vegas—Open Top Night Tour
Admire the glittering lights downtown on this evening double-decker bus tour. Along the drive, you’ll pass well-known buildings before hopping off to enjoy the free light shows on Fremont Street. Tour-takers praise the guides for their informative, friendly account.
Passengers can board the buses at the LINQ Promenade starting at 7 p. m. each evening.
Cowboy Trail Rides—Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride
When you need a break from the city life, put on a cowboy ha t and boots for a sunset trail ride through Red Rock Canyon. On the ride, you’ll follow a guide through the picturesque desert landscape, watching for wildlife. Travelers warn that it can get chilly on the ride, so they advise wearing warm layers.
Trail Rides are offered Tuesday through Sunday.
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters—Grand Celebration Tour
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters’ Grand Celebration tour offers bird’s-eye views of sought-after sights, like Eagle Point and Lake Mead. The tour also includes a Champagne picnic. The pilots and staff earn praise for their friendliness and professionalism.
There are several daily departure options.
Secret Food Tours—Las Vegas Strip
Every day Secret Food Tours take groups of 10 participants to five-star restaurants on the Strip to sample a variety of cooking delights, including pizza, chocolates and lobster. During the walking tour, highly praised guides teach tour goers about the city’s food and culture. Travelers say the food on the tour is plentiful and tasty, but they warn that you’ll be doing a lot of walking.
Tickets include all food tastings.
（ ）1．What can visitors do during the Open Top Night Tour
A．Admire charged light shows. B．Explore well-known buildings.
C．Board buses on Fremont Street. D．Enjoy an evening double decker bus tour.
（ ）2．What do the Grand Celebration Tour and Las Vegas Strip have in common
A．Visitors can try a horseback ride. B．Visitors can have some food to taste.
C．Visitors can enjoy views from high in the air. D．Visitors can learn about the history of Las Vegas.
（ ）3．Which tour is unlikely to offer services every day
A．Secret Food Tours—Las Vegas Strip
B．Big Bus Las Vegas—Open Top Night Tour
C．Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters—Grand Celebration Tour
D．Cowboy Trail Rides—Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride
B
There is plenty of complaints about how social media—texting in particular—may harm children’s social and intellectual development. But a new study suggests that constant instant messaging (IM’ing) and texting among teens may also provide benefits, particularly for those who are introverted （内向的）.
British researchers studied instant messages exchanged by 231 teens, aged 14 to 18. All of the participants were “regular” IM’ers. The researchers analyzed 150 conversations in the study, and reported the results in the journal Computers in Human Behavior. In 100 of these chats, the study participant began IM’ing while in a negative emotional state such as sadness, pain or anger. The rest were conversations begun when the participant was feeling good or neutral. After the chat, participants reported about a 20% reduction in their pain—not enough to completely get rid of it, but enough to leave them feeling better.
“Our findings suggest that IM’ing between adolescents and their peers may provide emotional relief and consequently contribute to their well-being,” the authors write. People who talk with their real-life friends online report feeling closer to them than those who just communicate face-to-face, implying a strengthening of their bond.
Why would digital commutation improve human contact The reasons are complex, but may have something to do with the fact that users can control expression of sadness and other emotions via IM without revealing emotional elements like tears that some may be considered as embarrassing or sources of discomfort. Studies also show) that the anonymity （匿名） of writing on a device blankets the users in a sense of safely that may make people feel more comfortable in sharing and discussing their deepest and truest feelings. Previous research has shown that expressive writing itself can “vent”. emotions and provide a sense of relief—and doing-so knowing that your words are reaching a sympathetic friend may provide even more comfort Researchers also found that introverted participants reported more relief from IM conversations when they were painful than extraverts （内向的） did. As Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking, wrote recently for TIME: Introverts are often full of thoughts and care deeply for their friends, family and colleagues. But even the most socially skilled introverts sometimes long for a free pass from socializing or talking on the phone. This is what the Internet offer; the chance to connect—but in measured amount and from behind a screen.
（ ）4．What is the finding of the new study by British researchers
A．Instant messaging will harm children’s social and intellectual development.
B．Introverted teens may benefit from constant instant messaging.
C．A lot of American teens use instant messaging every day.
D．American teens aged 14 to 18 are addicted to instant messaging.
（ ）5．What can be inferred from the results of the study
A．Teens are more likely to send instant messages when feeling unhappy.
B．Instant messaging can help completely remove teens’ negative emotions.
C．Chat via instant messaging services makes participants feel good or calm.
D．Constant instant messaging can help teens control their negative emotions.
（ ）6．What does the digital communication enable users to do
A．Avoid embarrassment and discomfort. B．Share and discuss more information.
C．Produce more expressive writings. D．Find more sympathetic friends.
（ ）7．What does Susan Cain say about introverts
A．They do not reveal their thoughts to friends, family and colleagues.
B．They tend to feel more unhappy about IM conversations than extraverts.
C．They are more skillful at the art of socializing than extraverts.
D．They at times desire to socialize or talk via social media.
C
On a chilly autumn morning in the Italian countryside near Larderello, Tuscany, the misty landscape reminded me why the area is nicknamed the Devil’s Valley. The land here is a web of natural cracks in the rock that let a mix of steam and gases reach the surface.
Unlike the rolling hills and cypress-lined roads of other parts of Tuscany, the landscape here is covered with dozens of grey cooling towers puffing white vapors. The deafening roar of a turbine （涡轮机） at the Valle Secolo geothermal （地热的） plant breaks the quietness, but its violent spinning transforms steam rising from underground into energy for 150,000 families in the region. About 30% of Tuscany’s electricity comes from this energy source. After producing electricity, the leftover steam heats water for nearby districts.
This underground energy has recently proved a vital resource. Italy greatly depended on Russian fossil fuels and in 2023 Italians bore the world’s highest household electricity bills. Factories cut down production and households had to turn down their heaters. But residents of the Larderello area spent the winter in warm homes, thanks to the local geothermal plants working 24/7.
Bruno Della Vedova, president of the Italian Geothermal Union, hopes that in the future other Italian regions could benefit from such a resource, which is extremely important when the whole world looks to transition to renewable energy.
While countries like Iceland and Kenya are taking advantage of their geothermal resources, the industry’s growth has made slow progress in Italy. High set-up costs and difficulties in extraction present significant barriers. And new plants often run into opposition from nearby communities over health concerns.
Italy sits on a geothermal sweet spot. Especially below Larderello, as Della Vedova says. A vast reservoir （储备） of steam and water is trapped between Earth’s inner heat and a layer of clay-heavy rocks. High temperatures lead to the formation of steam directly inside the reservoir, providing a significant source of energy.
But while heat from Earth’s core is practically endless, the water it heats within the planet are not. So Della Vedova says restoring underground water supplies and using them sustainably is critical for the future. “We can’t take advantage of a geothermal resource at will,” he says.
（ ）8．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．The landscape in the countryside.
B．The introduction to a geothermal plant.
C．The application of geothermal energy in Tuscany.
D．The process of turning underground steam into heat.
（ ）9．Why has geothermal industry developed slowly in Italy
A．People near new plants object to it.
B．Geothermal plants cut down their production.
C．There is very little underground water and steam.
D．People use less electricity by turning down heaters.
（ ）10．What is Della Vedova’s attitude to the prospect of geothermal energy
A．Unfavorable. B．Unclear. C．Optimistic. D．Cautious.
（ ）11．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．Where does geothermal energy lead Italy
B．Is the heat from Earth’s core really limitless
C．Can energy from underground help power Italy
D．How can geothermal energy be used scientifically
D
Over the past few months, the Let Them Theory has been making waves online. It started when Mel Robbins, a popular motivational speaker, shared it on Instagram. In her video, Robbins talks about the importance of letting go of control in certain situations, advocating for a model shift in how we interact with others.
Robbins insists that too often, we waste time and energy trying to push others into meeting our expectations. Instead, she proposes a simpler, more liberating approach: “letting them” be themselves. “Let them be themselves because they are revealing who they are to you. Just let them. Then, you get to choose what you do next.” she said.
Dr. Sophie Mort, a clinical psychologist and mental health expert, offers deeper insights into the psychological foundation of this Theory. She said that our natural desire to control others often originates from a need to relieve our own anxieties and uncertainties. However, such attempts often result in disappointment and exhaustion as we realize the uselessness of our efforts. Basically, the theory emphasizes the acknowledgment that we cannot control the actions or decisions of others. It urges us to give up the burden of forcing our desires onto those closest to us and accept the mindset of acceptance.
While the theory may not be formally recognized in clinical settings, its principles connect with established concepts such as acceptance and mindfulness. It shows the essence of acceptance and commitment therapy, emphasizing the importance of accepting our thoughts and feelings without judgment. Meanwhile, marriage and family therapist Chapell Marsh further explains the resemblance between the theory and the psychological concept of “locus of control.”
The theory received a lot of positive responses. Many claim that adopting this approach has fostered harmony and minimized conflicts in their interactions. However, it’s urgent to recognize the limitations of the theory. While it promotes acceptance and nonjudgmental attitudes, it must not be employed in situations where safety is compromised or where necessary conversations are avoided. “Avoiding difficult conversations can lead to problems,” said Chapell Marsh.
（ ）12．What’s the core of the Let Them Theory
A．Taking control of others in every situation.
B．Letting others expose their true self to us.
C．Pushing others into meeting our expectations.
D．Insisting on our way of interacting with others.
（ ）13．Why do people want to control others according to Dr. Sophie
A．To be satisfied with themselves.
B．To make others accept their mindset.
C．To ease their own worries and doubts.
D．To force their desires onto the closest ones.
（ ）14．What does the author convey in paragraph 4
A．The Let Them Theory should be recognized clinically.
B．We should accept our thoughts and feelings without judgement.
C．Marriage and family relationships need psychological concepts.
D．The Let Them Theory is consistent with the existing accepted theories.
（ ）15．In which situation should the Let Them Theory be avoided
A．Your friend’s safety is being threatened.
B．Someone says something mean behind your back.
C．Your kids don’t want to get up and go shopping with you.
D．Your friends are not inviting you out to brunch this weekend.
第二节
What’s in a Game
Picture you and your friends sitting around one Saturday, bored. You’ve read every book, watched every movie and played every game. There is absolutely nothing left to do. 16 Here are some guidelines to help you invent a new game that’s both playable and fun.
The Ohjective
The first thing you’ll need to design a great game is an objective or goal for players to work toward. 17 . For example, Hockey games and Risk, a kind of card game, have one thing in common—when one player or team reaches the final objective, they win.
18
Next, you’ll need rules to let your players know what they can and can’t do. It might seem like a game with no rules would be more fun. You can do anything you want! Unfortunately, this often results in confused players arguing about how the game should be played. Rules set limits and define what the game is—and what it isn’t. Players need to know what they can and can’t do, and what will happen when they do different things.
Meaningful Choices
While you are creating your rules, think about the choices players will make and what effects those choices will have. 19 . If the same thing happens no matter what choice the player makes, they’ll wonder why they have to choose.
Don’t Forget to Playtest!
Any game you see in stores has gone through many rounds of testing and revision. Rules that seem clear to you might be confusing for others. Situations might come up that you didn’t expect. 20 .
A．The Place
B．The Rules
C．What can your players do
D．What if you could invent your own game
E．Every choice a player makes needs to have an effect on the gameplay
F．The best way to make sure your game is playable and fun is to playtest it
G．Objectives can take many forms, but they should always be clear to the players
第三部分 语言文字运用
第一节
Torrie, 16, and her friend Azarria were driving back home when another car hit them. When Torrie opened her eyes, she 21 their car had been pushed into a tree. There came 22 from the gathering crowd as the car was smoking. Torrie’s door wouldn’t open, but her window became an escape 23 .
“Everyone ran away, fearing the car was going to 24 . But turning around, I didn’t see Azarria. I ran back and saw she was 25 in the back seat. I decided to help her out of the 26 .”
“I didn’t know how I made it. I just became stronger at that moment,” she says. She 27 a bystander to call 911 and started CPR.
After 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths, Azarria began to show 28 of life. Just then, the paramedics 29 to rush Azarria to the nearest hospital.
30 for both girls, their Lakewood High School offers a First-Aid Skills class taught by Erika Miller. Torrie had earned her 31 in the class just the day before this accident.
“I was absolutely astonished,” Erika says. “In my years of teaching, I never 32 a student would finish the course and in 24 hours have to 33 CPR on her friend.”
“I was grateful to Torrie, but I wasn’t surprised.”Azarria says. “She would have done that for anyone. That’s just 34 of her.
“First-aid training should be a (n) 35 in schools,” Torrie says. “It can make a difference between life and death.”
（ ）21．A．examined B．recognized C．determined D．panicked
（ ）22．A．antiques B．breakthroughs C．refreshments D．screams
（ ）23．A．route B．frame C．release D．motion
（ ）24．A．proceed B．explode C．slip D．crash
（ ）25．A．noble B．humble C．swollen D．unconscious
（ ）26．A．highlight B．duration C．chaos D．insight
（ ）27．A．instructed B．stimulated C．alarmed D．disturbed
（ ）28．A．symbols B．routines C．luxury D．signs
（ ）29．A．blew up B．relied on C．rolled up D．carried on
（ ）30．A．Fortunately B．Literally C．Particularly D．Urgently
（ ）31．A．barrier B．certificate C．deadline D．living
（ ）32．A．defended B．grasped C．anticipated D．dominated
（ ）33．A．perform B．cast C．cite D．expose
（ ）34．A．awesome B．elegant C．fond D．typical
（ ）35．A．intervention B．requirement C．exception D．perspective
第二节
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。
The Silk Road is neither an actual road nor a single route. It instead refers to a trade network which 36 (date) from the Han dynasty of China. German geographer and traveler Ferdinand first used the term “silk road” in 1877 C. E. 37 (describe) the well-traveled pathway of goods between Europe and East Asia. Although the trade network is commonly referred to 38 the Silk Road, some historians favor the term Silk Routes because it better reflects the many paths 39 (take) by traders.
One of the most 40 (influence) travelers of the Silk Road was Marco Polo. He traveled with his father to China when he was just 17. Upon his return, he wrote about his adventures, 41 (make) him and the routes he traveled famous.
From China, merchants carried silk to Europe, where it was well received by the nobility and wealthy people. 42 traveled together with silk from Asia were jade, porcelain, tea and spices. In exchange, horses, glassware, textiles and manufactured goods traveled eastward.
The significance of the Silk Road to human history has received widespread 43 (recognize). Towns along 44 routes grew into multicultural cities. The exchange of information gave rise to new technologies and innovations 45 would change the world. Today, parts of the Silk Road are listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
第四部分 书面表达
第一节
46．假设你是李华，听闻《中国日报》（China Daily）为了宣传中国传统文化，正在招募志愿者向海外介绍中国著名历史文化景点，你很想参加本次宣传活动，请你就此事给报社写一封英文申请信，内容包括：
1．写信目的；2．自荐理由；3．申请参与。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/Madam,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
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 didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy”, which meant “dirty”, instead of my real name “Jamie”. Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.
He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.
The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled （开除） for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shift ed their desks away. “What’s your problem ” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.
During recess （课间休息）, Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why ” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.
Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor （谣言）.
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。
At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over.
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高考适应性测试卷
英语试题评分参考
1．D 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．A 6．A 7．D
8．C 9．A 10．D 11．C 12．B 13．C 14．D 15．A
16．D 17．G 18．B 19．E 20．F 21．B 22．D 23．A 24．B 25．D
26．C 27．A 28．D 29．C 30．A 31．B 32．C 33．A 34．D 35．B
36．dates 37．to describe 38．as 39．taken 40．influential 41．making 42．What 43．recognition 44．the 45．that/ which
46．Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m so excited to hear that China Daily is in need of some volunteers to introduce Chinese culture overseas that I can’t wait to apply for the position.
As a citizen, it’s my responsibility to make Chinese historical and cultural attractions known to the whole world. In addition, with an outgoing and open-minded personality, it’s easy for me to get along well with others. Last but not least, I have been to numerous famous scenic spots and my hometown is a famous historical and cultural city, where I often act as a volunteer tour guide to show foreign tourists around, from which I’ve gained relevant experience.
So, I firmly believe that I’m the very person you’re looking for. I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration and reply at your earliest convenience.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47．At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game. Not wanting him to feel left out, I walked over and sat down beside him. “Hey Gerry,” he said. “My name is Jamie.” I replied. I wanted to apologize for starting that rumor about him, but I was too ashamed to say it out loudly. “Del, do you want to play kickball with us ” I asked instead. He looked surprised but happy at the same time. After a moment of silence, he nodded his head.
Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over: I stood up and shouted to the other kids, “Guys, come here! Let’s play kickball together!” Some of them hesitated, but they eventually joined us. Del was smiling again and so were we. As we played, I realized that Del wasn’t as bad as I thought he was. He was just a normal kid who wanted to have fun and be accepted by others. From then on, whenever some one tried to start a rumor about him, I would stand up for him and tell them the truth about Del. We became good friends, and I learned an important lesson about judging people based on rumors.
英语
本试卷不考查听力，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型（A）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2．作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Las Vegas can offer a lot more than you expect. Here are the best guided tours to help visitors make the most of their Sin City getaway.
Big Bus Las Vegas—Open Top Night Tour
Admire the glittering lights downtown on this evening double-decker bus tour. Along the drive, you’ll pass well-known buildings before hopping off to enjoy the free light shows on Fremont Street. Tour-takers praise the guides for their informative, friendly account.
Passengers can board the buses at the LINQ Promenade starting at 7 p. m. each evening.
Cowboy Trail Rides—Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride
When you need a break from the city life, put on a cowboy ha t and boots for a sunset trail ride through Red Rock Canyon. On the ride, you’ll follow a guide through the picturesque desert landscape, watching for wildlife. Travelers warn that it can get chilly on the ride, so they advise wearing warm layers.
Trail Rides are offered Tuesday through Sunday.
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters—Grand Celebration Tour
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters’ Grand Celebration tour offers bird’s-eye views of sought-after sights, like Eagle Point and Lake Mead. The tour also includes a Champagne picnic. The pilots and staff earn praise for their friendliness and professionalism.
There are several daily departure options.
Secret Food Tours—Las Vegas Strip
Every day Secret Food Tours take groups of 10 participants to five-star restaurants on the Strip to sample a variety of cooking delights, including pizza, chocolates and lobster. During the walking tour, highly praised guides teach tour goers about the city’s food and culture. Travelers say the food on the tour is plentiful and tasty, but they warn that you’ll be doing a lot of walking.
Tickets include all food tastings.
（ ）1．What can visitors do during the Open Top Night Tour
A．Admire charged light shows. B．Explore well-known buildings.
C．Board buses on Fremont Street. D．Enjoy an evening double decker bus tour.
（ ）2．What do the Grand Celebration Tour and Las Vegas Strip have in common
A．Visitors can try a horseback ride. B．Visitors can have some food to taste.
C．Visitors can enjoy views from high in the air. D．Visitors can learn about the history of Las Vegas.
（ ）3．Which tour is unlikely to offer services every day
A．Secret Food Tours—Las Vegas Strip
B．Big Bus Las Vegas—Open Top Night Tour
C．Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters—Grand Celebration Tour
D．Cowboy Trail Rides—Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride
B
There is plenty of complaints about how social media—texting in particular—may harm children’s social and intellectual development. But a new study suggests that constant instant messaging (IM’ing) and texting among teens may also provide benefits, particularly for those who are introverted （内向的）.
British researchers studied instant messages exchanged by 231 teens, aged 14 to 18. All of the participants were “regular” IM’ers. The researchers analyzed 150 conversations in the study, and reported the results in the journal Computers in Human Behavior. In 100 of these chats, the study participant began IM’ing while in a negative emotional state such as sadness, pain or anger. The rest were conversations begun when the participant was feeling good or neutral. After the chat, participants reported about a 20% reduction in their pain—not enough to completely get rid of it, but enough to leave them feeling better.
“Our findings suggest that IM’ing between adolescents and their peers may provide emotional relief and consequently contribute to their well-being,” the authors write. People who talk with their real-life friends online report feeling closer to them than those who just communicate face-to-face, implying a strengthening of their bond.
Why would digital commutation improve human contact The reasons are complex, but may have something to do with the fact that users can control expression of sadness and other emotions via IM without revealing emotional elements like tears that some may be considered as embarrassing or sources of discomfort. Studies also show) that the anonymity （匿名） of writing on a device blankets the users in a sense of safely that may make people feel more comfortable in sharing and discussing their deepest and truest feelings. Previous research has shown that expressive writing itself can “vent”. emotions and provide a sense of relief—and doing-so knowing that your words are reaching a sympathetic friend may provide even more comfort Researchers also found that introverted participants reported more relief from IM conversations when they were painful than extraverts （内向的） did. As Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking, wrote recently for TIME: Introverts are often full of thoughts and care deeply for their friends, family and colleagues. But even the most socially skilled introverts sometimes long for a free pass from socializing or talking on the phone. This is what the Internet offer; the chance to connect—but in measured amount and from behind a screen.
（ ）4．What is the finding of the new study by British researchers
A．Instant messaging will harm children’s social and intellectual development.
B．Introverted teens may benefit from constant instant messaging.
C．A lot of American teens use instant messaging every day.
D．American teens aged 14 to 18 are addicted to instant messaging.
（ ）5．What can be inferred from the results of the study
A．Teens are more likely to send instant messages when feeling unhappy.
B．Instant messaging can help completely remove teens’ negative emotions.
C．Chat via instant messaging services makes participants feel good or calm.
D．Constant instant messaging can help teens control their negative emotions.
（ ）6．What does the digital communication enable users to do
A．Avoid embarrassment and discomfort. B．Share and discuss more information.
C．Produce more expressive writings. D．Find more sympathetic friends.
（ ）7．What does Susan Cain say about introverts
A．They do not reveal their thoughts to friends, family and colleagues.
B．They tend to feel more unhappy about IM conversations than extraverts.
C．They are more skillful at the art of socializing than extraverts.
D．They at times desire to socialize or talk via social media.
C
On a chilly autumn morning in the Italian countryside near Larderello, Tuscany, the misty landscape reminded me why the area is nicknamed the Devil’s Valley. The land here is a web of natural cracks in the rock that let a mix of steam and gases reach the surface.
Unlike the rolling hills and cypress-lined roads of other parts of Tuscany, the landscape here is covered with dozens of grey cooling towers puffing white vapors. The deafening roar of a turbine （涡轮机） at the Valle Secolo geothermal （地热的） plant breaks the quietness, but its violent spinning transforms steam rising from underground into energy for 150,000 families in the region. About 30% of Tuscany’s electricity comes from this energy source. After producing electricity, the leftover steam heats water for nearby districts.
This underground energy has recently proved a vital resource. Italy greatly depended on Russian fossil fuels and in 2023 Italians bore the world’s highest household electricity bills. Factories cut down production and households had to turn down their heaters. But residents of the Larderello area spent the winter in warm homes, thanks to the local geothermal plants working 24/7.
Bruno Della Vedova, president of the Italian Geothermal Union, hopes that in the future other Italian regions could benefit from such a resource, which is extremely important when the whole world looks to transition to renewable energy.
While countries like Iceland and Kenya are taking advantage of their geothermal resources, the industry’s growth has made slow progress in Italy. High set-up costs and difficulties in extraction present significant barriers. And new plants often run into opposition from nearby communities over health concerns.
Italy sits on a geothermal sweet spot. Especially below Larderello, as Della Vedova says. A vast reservoir （储备） of steam and water is trapped between Earth’s inner heat and a layer of clay-heavy rocks. High temperatures lead to the formation of steam directly inside the reservoir, providing a significant source of energy.
But while heat from Earth’s core is practically endless, the water it heats within the planet are not. So Della Vedova says restoring underground water supplies and using them sustainably is critical for the future. “We can’t take advantage of a geothermal resource at will,” he says.
（ ）8．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．The landscape in the countryside.
B．The introduction to a geothermal plant.
C．The application of geothermal energy in Tuscany.
D．The process of turning underground steam into heat.
（ ）9．Why has geothermal industry developed slowly in Italy
A．People near new plants object to it.
B．Geothermal plants cut down their production.
C．There is very little underground water and steam.
D．People use less electricity by turning down heaters.
（ ）10．What is Della Vedova’s attitude to the prospect of geothermal energy
A．Unfavorable. B．Unclear. C．Optimistic. D．Cautious.
（ ）11．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．Where does geothermal energy lead Italy
B．Is the heat from Earth’s core really limitless
C．Can energy from underground help power Italy
D．How can geothermal energy be used scientifically
D
Over the past few months, the Let Them Theory has been making waves online. It started when Mel Robbins, a popular motivational speaker, shared it on Instagram. In her video, Robbins talks about the importance of letting go of control in certain situations, advocating for a model shift in how we interact with others.
Robbins insists that too often, we waste time and energy trying to push others into meeting our expectations. Instead, she proposes a simpler, more liberating approach: “letting them” be themselves. “Let them be themselves because they are revealing who they are to you. Just let them. Then, you get to choose what you do next.” she said.
Dr. Sophie Mort, a clinical psychologist and mental health expert, offers deeper insights into the psychological foundation of this Theory. She said that our natural desire to control others often originates from a need to relieve our own anxieties and uncertainties. However, such attempts often result in disappointment and exhaustion as we realize the uselessness of our efforts. Basically, the theory emphasizes the acknowledgment that we cannot control the actions or decisions of others. It urges us to give up the burden of forcing our desires onto those closest to us and accept the mindset of acceptance.
While the theory may not be formally recognized in clinical settings, its principles connect with established concepts such as acceptance and mindfulness. It shows the essence of acceptance and commitment therapy, emphasizing the importance of accepting our thoughts and feelings without judgment. Meanwhile, marriage and family therapist Chapell Marsh further explains the resemblance between the theory and the psychological concept of “locus of control.”
The theory received a lot of positive responses. Many claim that adopting this approach has fostered harmony and minimized conflicts in their interactions. However, it’s urgent to recognize the limitations of the theory. While it promotes acceptance and nonjudgmental attitudes, it must not be employed in situations where safety is compromised or where necessary conversations are avoided. “Avoiding difficult conversations can lead to problems,” said Chapell Marsh.
（ ）12．What’s the core of the Let Them Theory
A．Taking control of others in every situation.
B．Letting others expose their true self to us.
C．Pushing others into meeting our expectations.
D．Insisting on our way of interacting with others.
（ ）13．Why do people want to control others according to Dr. Sophie
A．To be satisfied with themselves.
B．To make others accept their mindset.
C．To ease their own worries and doubts.
D．To force their desires onto the closest ones.
（ ）14．What does the author convey in paragraph 4
A．The Let Them Theory should be recognized clinically.
B．We should accept our thoughts and feelings without judgement.
C．Marriage and family relationships need psychological concepts.
D．The Let Them Theory is consistent with the existing accepted theories.
（ ）15．In which situation should the Let Them Theory be avoided
A．Your friend’s safety is being threatened.
B．Someone says something mean behind your back.
C．Your kids don’t want to get up and go shopping with you.
D．Your friends are not inviting you out to brunch this weekend.
第二节
What’s in a Game
Picture you and your friends sitting around one Saturday, bored. You’ve read every book, watched every movie and played every game. There is absolutely nothing left to do. 16 Here are some guidelines to help you invent a new game that’s both playable and fun.
The Ohjective
The first thing you’ll need to design a great game is an objective or goal for players to work toward. 17 . For example, Hockey games and Risk, a kind of card game, have one thing in common—when one player or team reaches the final objective, they win.
18
Next, you’ll need rules to let your players know what they can and can’t do. It might seem like a game with no rules would be more fun. You can do anything you want! Unfortunately, this often results in confused players arguing about how the game should be played. Rules set limits and define what the game is—and what it isn’t. Players need to know what they can and can’t do, and what will happen when they do different things.
Meaningful Choices
While you are creating your rules, think about the choices players will make and what effects those choices will have. 19 . If the same thing happens no matter what choice the player makes, they’ll wonder why they have to choose.
Don’t Forget to Playtest!
Any game you see in stores has gone through many rounds of testing and revision. Rules that seem clear to you might be confusing for others. Situations might come up that you didn’t expect. 20 .
A．The Place
B．The Rules
C．What can your players do
D．What if you could invent your own game
E．Every choice a player makes needs to have an effect on the gameplay
F．The best way to make sure your game is playable and fun is to playtest it
G．Objectives can take many forms, but they should always be clear to the players
第三部分 语言文字运用
第一节
Torrie, 16, and her friend Azarria were driving back home when another car hit them. When Torrie opened her eyes, she 21 their car had been pushed into a tree. There came 22 from the gathering crowd as the car was smoking. Torrie’s door wouldn’t open, but her window became an escape 23 .
“Everyone ran away, fearing the car was going to 24 . But turning around, I didn’t see Azarria. I ran back and saw she was 25 in the back seat. I decided to help her out of the 26 .”
“I didn’t know how I made it. I just became stronger at that moment,” she says. She 27 a bystander to call 911 and started CPR.
After 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths, Azarria began to show 28 of life. Just then, the paramedics 29 to rush Azarria to the nearest hospital.
30 for both girls, their Lakewood High School offers a First-Aid Skills class taught by Erika Miller. Torrie had earned her 31 in the class just the day before this accident.
“I was absolutely astonished,” Erika says. “In my years of teaching, I never 32 a student would finish the course and in 24 hours have to 33 CPR on her friend.”
“I was grateful to Torrie, but I wasn’t surprised.”Azarria says. “She would have done that for anyone. That’s just 34 of her.
“First-aid training should be a (n) 35 in schools,” Torrie says. “It can make a difference between life and death.”
（ ）21．A．examined B．recognized C．determined D．panicked
（ ）22．A．antiques B．breakthroughs C．refreshments D．screams
（ ）23．A．route B．frame C．release D．motion
（ ）24．A．proceed B．explode C．slip D．crash
（ ）25．A．noble B．humble C．swollen D．unconscious
（ ）26．A．highlight B．duration C．chaos D．insight
（ ）27．A．instructed B．stimulated C．alarmed D．disturbed
（ ）28．A．symbols B．routines C．luxury D．signs
（ ）29．A．blew up B．relied on C．rolled up D．carried on
（ ）30．A．Fortunately B．Literally C．Particularly D．Urgently
（ ）31．A．barrier B．certificate C．deadline D．living
（ ）32．A．defended B．grasped C．anticipated D．dominated
（ ）33．A．perform B．cast C．cite D．expose
（ ）34．A．awesome B．elegant C．fond D．typical
（ ）35．A．intervention B．requirement C．exception D．perspective
第二节
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。
The Silk Road is neither an actual road nor a single route. It instead refers to a trade network which 36 (date) from the Han dynasty of China. German geographer and traveler Ferdinand first used the term “silk road” in 1877 C. E. 37 (describe) the well-traveled pathway of goods between Europe and East Asia. Although the trade network is commonly referred to 38 the Silk Road, some historians favor the term Silk Routes because it better reflects the many paths 39 (take) by traders.
One of the most 40 (influence) travelers of the Silk Road was Marco Polo. He traveled with his father to China when he was just 17. Upon his return, he wrote about his adventures, 41 (make) him and the routes he traveled famous.
From China, merchants carried silk to Europe, where it was well received by the nobility and wealthy people. 42 traveled together with silk from Asia were jade, porcelain, tea and spices. In exchange, horses, glassware, textiles and manufactured goods traveled eastward.
The significance of the Silk Road to human history has received widespread 43 (recognize). Towns along 44 routes grew into multicultural cities. The exchange of information gave rise to new technologies and innovations 45 would change the world. Today, parts of the Silk Road are listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
第四部分 书面表达
第一节
46．假设你是李华，听闻《中国日报》（China Daily）为了宣传中国传统文化，正在招募志愿者向海外介绍中国著名历史文化景点，你很想参加本次宣传活动，请你就此事给报社写一封英文申请信，内容包括：
1．写信目的；2．自荐理由；3．申请参与。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/Madam,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
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 didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy”, which meant “dirty”, instead of my real name “Jamie”. Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.
He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.
The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled （开除） for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shift ed their desks away. “What’s your problem ” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.
During recess （课间休息）, Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why ” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.
Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor （谣言）.
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。
At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game.
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Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over.
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高考适应性测试卷
英语试题评分参考
1．D 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．A 6．A 7．D
8．C 9．A 10．D 11．C 12．B 13．C 14．D 15．A
16．D 17．G 18．B 19．E 20．F 21．B 22．D 23．A 24．B 25．D
26．C 27．A 28．D 29．C 30．A 31．B 32．C 33．A 34．D 35．B
36．dates 37．to describe 38．as 39．taken 40．influential 41．making 42．What 43．recognition 44．the 45．that/ which
46．Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m so excited to hear that China Daily is in need of some volunteers to introduce Chinese culture overseas that I can’t wait to apply for the position.
As a citizen, it’s my responsibility to make Chinese historical and cultural attractions known to the whole world. In addition, with an outgoing and open-minded personality, it’s easy for me to get along well with others. Last but not least, I have been to numerous famous scenic spots and my hometown is a famous historical and cultural city, where I often act as a volunteer tour guide to show foreign tourists around, from which I’ve gained relevant experience.
So, I firmly believe that I’m the very person you’re looking for. I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration and reply at your earliest convenience.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47．At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game. Not wanting him to feel left out, I walked over and sat down beside him. “Hey Gerry,” he said. “My name is Jamie.” I replied. I wanted to apologize for starting that rumor about him, but I was too ashamed to say it out loudly. “Del, do you want to play kickball with us ” I asked instead. He looked surprised but happy at the same time. After a moment of silence, he nodded his head.
Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over: I stood up and shouted to the other kids, “Guys, come here! Let’s play kickball together!” Some of them hesitated, but they eventually joined us. Del was smiling again and so were we. As we played, I realized that Del wasn’t as bad as I thought he was. He was just a normal kid who wanted to have fun and be accepted by others. From then on, whenever some one tried to start a rumor about him, I would stand up for him and tell them the truth about Del. We became good friends, and I learned an important lesson about judging people based on rumors.
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