江西省宜丰中学2024届高三下学期5月模拟预测试题 英语 （含解析，无听力音频无听力原文）

2024届江西省宜丰中学模拟预测
英语试卷
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15. 答案是C。
1. What is the woman doing
A. Complaining of too much homework.
B. Working with a strict professor.
C. Reading complicated chapters.
2. What is the girl looking for
A. A backpack. B. School papers. C. A jacket.
3 What did the speakers think of the lecture
A. Fun. B. Boring. C. Informative.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the woman’s house. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Industrial production. B. Automated machinery. C. Their work.
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 is the weather like
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
7. What do the speakers decide to do
A. Watch TV. B. Play sports. C. Plant trees.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To confirm the address of the bank.
B. To ask about the operating hours.
C. To get an identification form.
9. When does the bank close at weekdays
A. At 3 p.m. B. At 4:30 p.m. C. At 5 p.m.
10. How can the man save time
A. By making a reservation.
B. By filling out a form in advance.
C. By opening the bank account online.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who did Sam go to the fashion show with
A. A family member. B. Some friends. C. A designer.
12. Which show did Emma miss
A. The sports clothes show.
B. The children’s fashion show.
C. The costume show.
13. Who disliked the sports clothes show
A. Sam and Anna. B. Sam and Melissa. C. Emma and Anna.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What stimulated the woman’s interest in lighting
A. The lighting in a play.
B. A light show at a rock concert.
C. A fireworks display at an event.
15. What does the woman say about her job
A. It’s simple to operate.
B. It’s highly thought of by many people.
C. It’s important for people to understand a play.
16. What did the woman do at school
A. She acted on a dark stage.
B. She made a lighting plan for a play.
C. She assisted the teacher to write a play.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker give this talk
A. To introduce the guests.
B To explain the change to the plan.
C. To make the procedure clear to the listeners.
18 How long will the question-part last
A. About one hour and a half. B. About one hour. C. About half an hour.
19. Who will talk about the future of the toy industry
A. Sarah Smith. B. Robert Price. C. Kenji Nakamura.
20. What can we learn from the talk
A. Lunch will be served in Victoria Hall.
B. People can enjoy tea and juice after 6 p.m.
C. Sally Connor will make a conclusion of the conference.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项。（37.5分）
A
ABOUT SMART
SMART runs both study tours for groups in England throughout the year and a holiday English course for foreign students during the summer in the centre of London. Our courses combine English language learning with cultural studies in different centres around England. Our students have plenty of holiday fun, make new friends and learn a lot of English!
The holiday course
We provide lessons and afternoon activities to help you speak, write, listen and read in English, as well as understand the English people and their culture. We will help you learn through topics which are interesting to you.
The school
The Elite School is in central London, just 5 minutes from Paddington Station and 10 minutes from Hyde Park. It has 15 classrooms including an IT room, a science lab, a music room, and an art room as well as a large cafeteria.
Travelling time from Heathrow Airport: 45 minutes
Trips
There are three trips every week. You can have fun either in London or outside London. In London we visit places such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and the Tate Modern. Outside London we visit places such us Oxford, Cambridge and Brighton.
Terms
Age: 11-17
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Maximum number of students in class: 15
Cost￡550 per week, including:
— registration fee (C60)
— tuition package: 15 hours of English; 1 half day of creative arts; 1 full-day trip on Saturday; all course materials; 1 half day of sport; 2 “Discover London” tours; lunch; welcome pack
— host family accommodation
1. Which of the following is provided by the holiday course
A. A culture-based language study. B. Free access to 15 classrooms.
C. Pick-up service from the airport. D. Learning experiences in famous colleges.
2 How much will a student attending SMART holiday course pay at least
A. ￡550. B. ￡610. C. ￡1100. D. ￡1160.
3. What is the text
A. A tour guide. B. An advertisement.
C. A journal entry. D. A study report.
B
Joseph Dituri hasn’t seen the sun for two fortnights. And he won’t see it again for months. Since March 1st, the professor has been underwater, with the goal of spending 100 days there-for science. If successful, he will break the current world record for time spent living underwater, which was set by two Tennessee biologists in 2014 when they stayed beneath the surface for 73 days.
Dituri, who has been nicknamed “Dr. Deep Sea”, is living in Jules’ Undersea Lodge (小屋) in Key Largo, Florida-the same underwater venue where the previous record was set. The 100-square-foot hotel, which sits 30 feet below the surface, is his temporary home, where he is carrying out research and giving virtual lectures for his students at the University of South Florida.
“The human body has never been underwater that long, so I will be monitored closely,” Dituri said. “This study will examine every way this journey impacts my body, but my hypothesis (假设) is that there will be improvements to my health due to the increased pressure.” This hypothesis comes from a study that indicated potentially positive effects of pressure exposure on cell growth and vitality (活力), and Dituri hopes that his underwater experience could reveal ways to combat age-related diseases and lengthen lifespan.
As part of his research, Dituri is investigating the effects of living in a high-pressure environment for an extended period. To keep water from entering the lodge, air must constantly be pumped into the space to create a pressure about 1.6 times higher than that of the Earth’s surface. Therefore, it can’t be achieved in his own right.
Before the journey, Dituri had undergone psychosocial, psychological and medical tests. He continues to undergo testing during and after his 100 days at the lodge. “The mental health part of this is important, because I’m in an isolated and limited environment,” he said.
Beyond research, the project is also a chance to cultivate children’s enthusiasm for exploring the science field. Dituri invites about 40 children to stay with him for 24 hours at a time and teach them to dive. To him, this outreach is what makes the whole project worth it-more than the chance for a world record.
4. What do we know about Dituri’s experiment from the text
A. It is scheduled to end on July 9th.
B. It has been on for nearly a month.
C. Its aim is just to break the world record.
D. It is conducted where two Tennessce biologists settled.
5. What is Dituri’s attitude toward the impact the increased pressure has on health
A. Doubtful. B. Cautious. C. Hopeful. D. Unclear.
6. Which scene possibly happens in the course of Dituri’s living underwater
A. He pumps the air into the lodge. B. He instructs invited children to dive.
C. He analyzes his own psychosocial tests. D. He experiments in a spacious lodge.
7. Why does Dituri invite children to experience the underwater life
A. To arouse their eagerness for science. B. To case his loneliness and isolation.
C. To set a world record at full stretch. D. To prove the value of his experience.
C
Imagine getting ready for bed, brushing your teeth, setting your alarm and then putting a device on your head that allows you to control your dreams. It might sound like something unfeasible, but it’s the real-life promise of a new futuristic-looking headband called Halo, at present in development by US tech company Prophetic.
Expected to be released in 2025, Halo aims to allow you to have more lucid dreams (清醒梦). In some cases, you might also exercise a degree of control over what happens in these dreams, perhaps in ways that benefit your waking life, such as solving work problems, practicing guitar and more.
Earlier research has shown lucid dreams could be used for real-life benefits. For example, one study carried out by researchers at the University of Bern, Switzerland showed that participants who practised casting coins into a cup in their lucid dreams showed superior performance the next day.
The team behind Halo are using technologies like EEG (脑电图) to collect vast amounts of brain data from volunteers experiencing lucid dreams. The idea is to build a detailed map of what’s happening in the brain during different types of lucid dreams. This information will be key for the second main area of investigation, which involves using TUS (delivered via the headband) to control brain activity. TUS, a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can change brain function by using high-frequency sound.
“It’s seemingly true that the sound stimulation could contribute to the high-frequency brain activity that’s associated with lucidity,” says Professor Mark Blagrove, a sleep scientist based at Swansea University. “Sound stimulation has been used to cause low-frequency slow waves in slow wave sleep, so the method suggested is believable.”
However, TUS is a relatively new approach to brain stimulation and it’s not entirely clear what the long-term results of stimulating your brain with high-frequency sounds might be. Moreover, some sleep scientists believe dreams have basic functions, including processing emotional experiences. By using a device to change the nature of your dreams, maybe you risk interrupting the usual purpose of your dreams.
8. What does the underlined word “unfeasible” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Impossible. B. Significant. C. Logical. D. Meaningless.
9. Why is the study by the University of Bern mentioned
A. To suggest a way to dream a dream. B. To provide a theory for developing Halo.
C. To prove the benefits of lucid dreams. D. To indicate the meaning of being awake.
10. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about
A. The way in which EEG works. B. The reason for designing Halo.
C. The changes brought by Halo. D. The methods used by the team.
11. What can we know from the last paragraph
A. Hal o has got widespread recognition. B. There may be some side effects about Halo.
C. Dreaming doesn’t have any functions. D. Lucid dreams cause emotional experiences.
D
Nearly one-third of American adolescents and adults are affected by anxiety, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. In fact, over the last decade, anxiety has surpassed depression as the most common reason college students seek counseling (咨询) services, the New York Times reported. Sixty-two percent of undergraduates in survey reported “unbearable anxiety,” a significant increase from 50 percent in 2011.
Anxiety along with depression, cuts across all demographics (人口统计数据), including both privileged and disadvantaged teenagers. But privileged teens are among the most emotionally upset youth in America, Arizona State University psychology professor Suniya Luthar told the New York Times.
“These kids are incredibly anxious and perfectionistic,” Suniya Luthar said, “there’s always one more activity, one more A. P. class, one more thing to do in order to get into a top college. Kids have a sense that they’re not measuring up. The pressure is never-ending and getting worse.” But helicopter parents aren’t always to blame. Many students internalize the anxiety and put the pressure on themselves, Madeline Levine, co-founder of Challenge Success, a nonprofit aimed at improving student well-being, told the Times.
Another expert, psychiatrist Stephanie Eken, said despite the cultural differences, there’s a lot of overlap among teens regarding what makes them anxious. Eken mentions factors range from school, family conflicts, what food to eat, diseases, how they’re perceived by friends and notably in the last few years, Eken told the Times, to a rising fear about terrorism. “They wonder about whether it’s safe to go to a movie theater,” she said.
A lack of close, meaningful relationships is also a major factor. Experts have long said mental and physical changes associated with puberty (青春期) may leave teens at higher risk for anxiety. And social media doesn’t help, Eken said, adding that teens are always comparing themselves with their friends, which leaves them miserable.
When Times reporter Benoit Denizet-Lewis visited Mountain Valley, a nonprofit that offers teens need-based assistance for $910 a day, a college student at the facility said, “I don’t think we realize how much it’s affecting our moods and personalities. Social media is a tool, but it’s become this thing that we can’t live without but that’s making us crazy.”
12. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. A big rise in anxiety among teens.
B. A report on mental health of adolescents.
C. Common mental health disorders in adults.
D. The reason for adults seeking counseling services.
13. What do we know about privileged teenagers according to Suniya Luthar
A. Their parents pressure them too much.
B. They are less anxious than disadvantaged teenagers.
C. Their pressure often comes from themselves, not from others.
D. They suffer extreme anxiety under pressure of perfection.
14. Why did Eken mention the factors in paragraph 4
A. To give general causes of stress and anxiety.
B. To show typical examples of cultural differences.
C. To illustrate the importance of close relationships.
D. To state the impact of everyday things on mental health.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Is anxiety increasing in the United States
B. Why are more US teens suffering from anxiety
C. How is social media affecting teens with anxiety
D. How do we help teenagers deal with mental illness
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，12.5分）
Things To Remember On Your First Solo Travel Adventure
If you’ve ever thought about just taking a trip yourself instead of waiting for someone to join you, you’re not alone. ____16____ However, do you count yourself among the many who have tried it If you’re planning your own solo trip, here are four important things to keep in mind.
____17____ Since you’re traveling solo, how you choose to explore it is entirely up to you. This is your chance to do whatever you want whenever you want because this time, you’re running the show.
Don’t be afraid to talk to random people. Though there is someone who poses a threat, it’s important to remember that not everyone is out to get you. ____18____That’s because you’re a novelty, a person from another country who is visiting theirs. Therefore, instead of putting on your headphones or instantly seeing them as weirdos, use this spontaneous chat as a chance to meet the locals or get recommendations for things to do during your trip.
It’s okay to have bad days. ____19____ It happens and it’s completely okay to take some time to process whatever it is you’re feeling. Take yourself to a movie or spend the day dong something relaxing like writing in your journal or reading on the beach.
It’s okay to start small. ____20____ Start by doing a staycation in another part of town, spending a few days in a new locale a bus or train ride away. Just do whatever you’re comfortable with and see how it all feels for you.
A. You are the boss of your own adventure.
B. You need to make an unusual travel choice.
C. It’s no secret that solo travel is on the rise.
D. Sometimes things can go incredibly wrong.
E. People like you simply don’t know how to start.
F. Most of the time people are just curious and try to be friendly.
G. Remember, your first solo trip doesn’t have to be to a whole other continent.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dreaming of photographing the world’s beauty, I wrote a travel wish list and hung it on my wall, not expecting to actually go anywhere. However, a local photo contest gave me a ____21____. I chose the Grand Canyon, one of my bucket list places to visit, since I got my first camera.
The journey was ____22____, with unique touches like aspen trees towering and lizards (蜥蜴)rushing about. After a day’s ____23____, I decided to have a good rest and start fresh the next day for the mission to ____24____ the Canyon’s grandeur.
The next morning, I woke up early to capture (拍摄) the ____25____. Reaching the overlook, I found an elderly man alone on a bench. After exchanging ____26____, he noticed my camera and ____27____if I’d captured any favorites. I ____28____ shared a couple of photos, not anticipating any further conversation that followed. He ____29____, revealing that he and his late wife, Betty, visited the Grand Canyon annually for their anniversary. Her _____30_____the previous year marked his first return without her and he spent each sunrise reflecting on their treasured _____31_____. His heartfelt tales _____32_____ me deeply, as I, too, had experienced a recent loss, making the moment _____33_____.
Returning home with numerous photos, I _____34_____the best from my adventures for the contest. This journey taught me the value of chasing dreams, embracing challenges, and _____35_____with others through shared moments, making it a truly enriching experience.
21. A. favor B. break C. suggestion D. push
22. A. tiring B. puzzling C. refreshing D. encouraging
23. A. traveling B. meeting C. talking D. picnicking
24. A. shoot B. paint C. describe D. video
25. A. trees B. sunrise C. lizards D. birds
26. A. gifts B. ideas C. numbers D. greetings
27. A. doubted B. inquired C. considered D. checked
28. A. elegantly B. purposefully C. hesitantly D. gratefully
29. A. opened up B. dressed up C. hurried up D. cheered up
30. A. running away B. passing away C. breaking down D. settling down
31. A. possessions B. collections C. memories D. qualities
32. A. entertained B. inspired C. concerned D. touched
33. A. available B. comfortable C. admirable D. unforgettable
34. A. purchased B. guaranteed C. selected D. made
35. A. competing B. connecting C. discussing D. cooperating
第二节 语法填空（15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It is believed that Chinese knotting, also known as zhongguojie, originated for recording information and exchanging messages ____36____ writing was invented. Over the past thousands of years, knots ____37____ (play) an important part in the life of Chinese.____38____ (initial), Chinese knots acted as good -luck charms to drive away evil spirits. Today, Chinese knots are widely used to decorate homes during festivities.
A major characteristic of Chinese knots is that they are often tied from a single continuous length of string. The knots are commonly named ____39____ the shape it takes. Chinese knots are created in a ____40____ (various) of colors such as gold, green, blue, or black, though the most commonly used color is red,____41____ symbolizes good luck and prosperity.
Crafting the Chinese knot is a three-step process ____42____ (involve) tying knots, tightening them and adding the finishing touches. The knots ____43____ (pull) tightly together and are strong enough to be used for binding or wrapping, making them very practical.
Today, most of such knots are often mass manufactured in factories. Skilled knot artists weave complex knots that you might see ____44____ (sell) as souvenirs that you can take back with you. If you have time, why not try your hand at it Perhaps these age-old charms can add _____45_____ touch of good luck to your daily life
第四部分 写作（40分）
第一节：（满分15分）
46. 假设你是李华。上个月，你参加了学校开展的“职业初体验”(My First Experience in Career)实 践活动。现校英文报正向全校学生征集相关稿件。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.你体验的一项职业;
2.你的感受。
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。
My First Experience in Career
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第二节：（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Melati and Isabel deeply love their home on the island, surrounded by tropical rain forests, green fields, and a vast ocean. Enjoying a swim at their local beach was once a daily pleasure for them. But when Melati was fifteen, and Isabel just ten, the sisters started to lose their enthusiasm for swimming in the waters near their borne. More often than not, plastic bags would be around them as they swam and some were scattered on the beach. They got really upset about that.
Melati didn’t think much about it until one day her teacher gave a lesson on some world heroes. Each of those people had sparked movements of positive changes in the world. They believed in the impact they could have and they did inspire more people to do something meaningful. After school, Melati walked home slowly in silence, concerned about the vast amount of plastic rubbish on the beach. The heroes crossed her mind. If they could do it, we could do it too, she thought. The idea lit her up. She couldn’t wait to share what she thought with Isabel and quickened her pace.
“So many plastic bags around! The beach is dirty and messy! It’s so terrible! We have lost the clean and beautiful beach. Can’t we do something to get it back ” Melati said heartily. Isabel felt a bit puzzled at what to do, but she also had a strong desire to do something. Picturing a beach as fascinating as before in mind, the pair jumped with joy.
They talked a lot, anxious to know how Dad and Mom would respond to their ideas. That night when the family sat by the dinner table, the sisters eagerly got their ideas across. While Mom and Dad listened to the girls carefully, their eyes shone. “How amazing that would be! We are so proud of you!” Dad exclaimed. Mom came up, gave them a thumb up and hugged the sisters.
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。
Melati and Isabel decided to make a positive impact straight away.
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One month later, Melati received a call from the local newspaper.
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听力答案：1-5 ABBAB 6-10 CBBCB 11-15 ACCAC 16-20 BCCAA
2024届江西省宜丰中学模拟预测
英语试卷
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15. 答案是C。
1. What is the woman doing
A. Complaining of too much homework.
B. Working with a strict professor.
C. Reading complicated chapters.
2. What is the girl looking for
A. A backpack. B. School papers. C. A jacket.
3 What did the speakers think of the lecture
A. Fun. B. Boring. C. Informative.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the woman’s house. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Industrial production. B. Automated machinery. C. Their work.
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 is the weather like
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
7. What do the speakers decide to do
A. Watch TV. B. Play sports. C. Plant trees.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To confirm the address of the bank.
B. To ask about the operating hours.
C. To get an identification form.
9. When does the bank close at weekdays
A. At 3 p.m. B. At 4:30 p.m. C. At 5 p.m.
10. How can the man save time
A. By making a reservation.
B. By filling out a form in advance.
C. By opening the bank account online.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who did Sam go to the fashion show with
A. A family member. B. Some friends. C. A designer.
12. Which show did Emma miss
A. The sports clothes show.
B. The children’s fashion show.
C. The costume show.
13. Who disliked the sports clothes show
A. Sam and Anna. B. Sam and Melissa. C. Emma and Anna.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What stimulated the woman’s interest in lighting
A. The lighting in a play.
B. A light show at a rock concert.
C. A fireworks display at an event.
15. What does the woman say about her job
A. It’s simple to operate.
B. It’s highly thought of by many people.
C. It’s important for people to understand a play.
16. What did the woman do at school
A. She acted on a dark stage.
B. She made a lighting plan for a play.
C. She assisted the teacher to write a play.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker give this talk
A. To introduce the guests.
B. To explain the change to the plan.
C. To make the procedure clear to the listeners.
18. How long will the question-part last
A. About one hour and a half. B. About one hour. C. About half an hour.
19. Who will talk about the future of the toy industry
A. Sarah Smith. B. Robert Price. C. Kenji Nakamura.
20. What can we learn from the talk
A. Lunch will be served in Victoria Hall.
B. People can enjoy tea and juice after 6 p.m.
C. Sally Connor will make a conclusion of the conference.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项。（37.5分）
A
ABOUT SMART
SMART runs both study tours for groups in England throughout the year and a holiday English course for foreign students during the summer in the centre of London. Our courses combine English language learning with cultural studies in different centres around England. Our students have plenty of holiday fun, make new friends and learn a lot of English!
The holiday course
We provide lessons and afternoon activities to help you speak, write, listen and read in English, as well as understand the English people and their culture. We will help you learn through topics which are interesting to you.
The school
The Elite School is in central London, just 5 minutes from Paddington Station and 10 minutes from Hyde Park. It has 15 classrooms including an IT room, a science lab, a music room, and an art room as well as a large cafeteria.
Travelling time from Heathrow Airport: 45 minutes
Trips
There are three trips every week. You can have fun either in London or outside London. In London we visit places such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and the Tate Modern. Outside London we visit places such us Oxford, Cambridge and Brighton.
Terms
Age: 11-17
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Maximum number of students in class: 15
Cost￡550 per week, including:
— registration fee (C60)
— tuition package: 15 hours of English; 1 half day of creative arts; 1 full-day trip on Saturday; all course materials; 1 half day of sport; 2 “Discover London” tours; lunch; welcome pack
— host family accommodation
1. Which of the following is provided by the holiday course
A. A culture-based language study. B. Free access to 15 classrooms.
C. Pick-up service from the airport. D. Learning experiences in famous colleges.
2. How much will a student attending SMART holiday course pay at least
A. ￡550. B. ￡610. C. ￡1100. D. ￡1160.
3. What is the text
A. A tour guide. B. An advertisement.
C. A journal entry. D. A study report.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了SMART全年为英国团体举办游学活动，并在夏季在伦敦市中心为外国学生开设假日英语课程，并介绍了相关课程的内容。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章The holiday course中“We provide lessons and afternoon activities to help you speak, write, listen and read in English, as well as understand the English people and their culture. We will help you learn through topics which are interesting to you.”（我们提供英语课程和下午活动，帮助你说、写、听、读，以及了解英国人和他们的文化。我们会通过你感兴趣的话题来帮助你学习。）可知，B项“基于文化的语言学习”是由假期课程提供的。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Terms中的“Minimum stay: 2 weeks”（最少停留时间：2周）可知，该课程最少参与时间为两周。而根据“Cost 550 per week, ”（每周550英镑，）可知，每周费用为550英镑。由此可知，一个学生参与该课程的最低费用为550*2=1100英镑。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“SMART runs both study tours for groups in England throughout the year and a holiday English course for foreign students during the summer in the centre of London. Our courses combine English language learning with cultural studies in different centres around England. Our students have plenty of holiday fun, make new friends and learn a lot of English!”（SMART全年为英国团体举办游学活动，并在夏季在伦敦市中心为外国学生开设假日英语课程。我们的课程将英语语言学习与英国各地不同中心的文化研究相结合。我们的学生有很多的假期乐趣，结交新朋友和学习很多英语！）以及文章内容，特别是该课程的开放时间、参与人数要求以及相关的收费标准可知，该文章是一则课程广告。故选B。
B
Joseph Dituri hasn’t seen the sun for two fortnights. And he won’t see it again for months. Since March 1st, the professor has been underwater, with the goal of spending 100 days there-for science. If successful, he will break the current world record for time spent living underwater, which was set by two Tennessee biologists in 2014 when they stayed beneath the surface for 73 days.
Dituri, who has been nicknamed “Dr. Deep Sea”, is living in Jules’ Undersea Lodge (小屋) in Key Largo, Florida-the same underwater venue where the previous record was set. The 100-square-foot hotel, which sits 30 feet below the surface, is his temporary home, where he is carrying out research and giving virtual lectures for his students at the University of South Florida.
“The human body has never been underwater that long, so I will be monitored closely,” Dituri said. “This study will examine every way this journey impacts my body, but my hypothesis (假设) is that there will be improvements to my health due to the increased pressure.” This hypothesis comes from a study that indicated potentially positive effects of pressure exposure on cell growth and vitality (活力), and Dituri hopes that his underwater experience could reveal ways to combat age-related diseases and lengthen lifespan.
As part of his research, Dituri is investigating the effects of living in a high-pressure environment for an extended period. To keep water from entering the lodge, air must constantly be pumped into the space to create a pressure about 1.6 times higher than that of the Earth’s surface. Therefore, it can’t be achieved in his own right.
Before the journey, Dituri had undergone psychosocial, psychological and medical tests. He continues to undergo testing during and after his 100 days at the lodge. “The mental health part of this is important, because I’m in an isolated and limited environment,” he said.
Beyond research, the project is also a chance to cultivate children’s enthusiasm for exploring the science field. Dituri invites about 40 children to stay with him for 24 hours at a time and teach them to dive. To him, this outreach is what makes the whole project worth it-more than the chance for a world record.
4. What do we know about Dituri’s experiment from the text
A. It is scheduled to end on July 9th.
B. It has been on for nearly a month.
C. Its aim is just to break the world record.
D. It is conducted where two Tennessce biologists settled.
5. What is Dituri’s attitude toward the impact the increased pressure has on health
A. Doubtful. B. Cautious. C. Hopeful. D. Unclear.
6. Which scene possibly happens in the course of Dituri’s living underwater
A. He pumps the air into the lodge. B. He instructs invited children to dive.
C. He analyzes his own psychosocial tests. D. He experiments in a spacious lodge.
7. Why does Dituri invite children to experience the underwater life
A. To arouse their eagerness for science. B. To case his loneliness and isolation.
C. To set a world record at full stretch. D. To prove the value of his experience.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了科学家约瑟夫·迪图里潜水并在水下居住百日，挑战世界纪录，旨在研究高压环境对人体的益处，同时激发儿童科学热情。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Joseph Dituri hasn’t seen the sun for two fortnights.(Joseph Dituri已经两个两周没见太阳了)”可知，迪图里的实验持续了四周时间。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“This study will examine every way this journey impacts my body, but my hypothesis is that there will be improvements to my health due to the increased pressure.(这项研究将检验这次潜水过程对我身体各方面的影响，但我假设由于增大的水压，我的健康状况会有所改善)”可知，迪图里认为增大的水压会对健康有改善作用。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Dituri invites about 40 children to stay with him for 24 hours at a time and teach them to dive.(迪图里邀请了大约40名儿童，让他们一次与他共度24小时，并教他们潜水)”可知，迪图里邀请孩子跟他共处24小时，并且教他们潜水。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Beyond research, the project is also a chance to cultivate children’s enthusiasm for exploring the science field. Dituri invites about 40 children to stay with him for 24 hours at a time and teach them to dive.(除了研究之外，这个项目也是一个培养孩子们对探索科学领域热情的机会。迪图里邀请了大约40名儿童，让他们一次与他共度24小时，并教他们潜水)”可知，迪图里邀请孩子体验水下生活的原因是激发他们对科学的渴望。故选A。
C
Imagine getting ready for bed, brushing your teeth, setting your alarm and then putting a device on your head that allows you to control your dreams. It might sound like something unfeasible, but it’s the real-life promise of a new futuristic-looking headband called Halo, at present in development by US tech company Prophetic.
Expected to be released in 2025, Halo aims to allow you to have more lucid dreams (清醒梦). In some cases, you might also exercise a degree of control over what happens in these dreams, perhaps in ways that benefit your waking life, such as solving work problems, practicing guitar and more.
Earlier research has shown lucid dreams could be used for real-life benefits. For example, one study carried out by researchers at the University of Bern, Switzerland showed that participants who practised casting coins into a cup in their lucid dreams showed superior performance the next day.
The team behind Halo are using technologies like EEG (脑电图) to collect vast amounts of brain data from volunteers experiencing lucid dreams. The idea is to build a detailed map of what’s happening in the brain during different types of lucid dreams. This information will be key for the second main area of investigation, which involves using TUS (delivered via the headband) to control brain activity. TUS, a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can change brain function by using high-frequency sound.
“It’s seemingly true that the sound stimulation could contribute to the high-frequency brain activity that’s associated with lucidity,” says Professor Mark Blagrove, a sleep scientist based at Swansea University. “Sound stimulation has been used to cause low-frequency slow waves in slow wave sleep, so the method suggested is believable.”
However, TUS is a relatively new approach to brain stimulation and it’s not entirely clear what the long-term results of stimulating your brain with high-frequency sounds might be. Moreover, some sleep scientists believe dreams have basic functions, including processing emotional experiences. By using a device to change the nature of your dreams, maybe you risk interrupting the usual purpose of your dreams.
8. What does the underlined word “unfeasible” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Impossible. B. Significant. C. Logical. D. Meaningless.
9. Why is the study by the University of Bern mentioned
A. To suggest a way to dream a dream. B. To provide a theory for developing Halo.
C. To prove the benefits of lucid dreams. D. To indicate the meaning of being awake.
10. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about
A. The way in which EEG works. B. The reason for designing Halo.
C. The changes brought by Halo. D. The methods used by the team.
11. What can we know from the last paragraph
A. Hal o has got widespread recognition. B. There may be some side effects about Halo.
C. Dreaming doesn’t have any functions. D. Lucid dreams cause emotional experiences.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种可以帮助你控制做梦的设备。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据连词but可知，“It might sound like something unfeasible(这听起来可能unfeasible)”和下文“it’s the real-life promise of a new futuristic-looking headband called Halo, at present in development by US tech company Prophetic.(这是一款名为Halo的新型未来主义头戴装置的现实承诺，它目前正由美国科技公司Prophetic开发)”之间有转折关系。下文说这是一种可以实现的承诺，由此推知，上文说听起来“不可行的”，构成转折关系。画线词unfeasible与 Impossible意思一致。故选A项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Earlier research has shown lucid dreams could be used for real-life benefits. For example, one study carried out by researchers at the University of Bern, Switzerland showed that participants who practised casting coins into a cup in their lucid dreams showed superior performance the next day.(早些时候的研究表明，清晰梦境可以用于现实生活中。例如，瑞士伯尔尼大学的研究人员进行的一项研究表明，在清醒梦中练习向杯子里扔硬币的参与者第二天表现得更出色)”可知，段中提到伯尔尼大学的研究是为了证明段首观点：清晰梦境可以作用于现实生活，能给现实生活带来好处。故选C项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段中“The team behind Halo are using technologies like EEG (脑电图) to collect vast amounts of brain data from volunteers experiencing lucid dreams. The idea is to build a detailed map of what’s happening in the brain during different types of lucid dreams. This information will be key for the second main area of investigation, which involves using TUS (delivered via the headband) to control brain activity. TUS, a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can change brain function by using high-frequency sound.(Halo背后的团队正在使用脑电图等技术从经历清晰梦境的志愿者那里收集大量的大脑数据。这个想法是建立一个详细的地图，显示大脑在不同类型的清晰梦境中发生了什么。这一信息将是第二个主要研究领域的关键，这涉及到使用TUS(通过头带传递)来控制大脑活动。TUS是一种非侵入性脑刺激技术，可以通过使用高频声音来改变大脑功能)”可知，本段主要介绍了Halo团队使用的研究方法。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“However, TUS is a relatively new approach to brain stimulation and it’s not entirely clear what the long-term results of stimulating your brain with high-frequency sounds might be.(然而，TUS是一种相对较新的大脑刺激方法，目前还不完全清楚用高频声音刺激大脑的长期结果可能是什么)”和“By using a device to change the nature of your dreams, maybe you risk interrupting the usual purpose of your dreams.(通过使用一种设备来改变你梦的性质，也许你会冒险打断你梦的通常目的)”可知，目前还不清楚TUS可能造成的长期影响，它也许会我们做梦功能。由此推知，Halo头戴装置可能会有一些副作用。故选B项。
D
Nearly one-third of American adolescents and adults are affected by anxiety, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. In fact, over the last decade, anxiety has surpassed depression as the most common reason college students seek counseling (咨询) services, the New York Times reported. Sixty-two percent of undergraduates in survey reported “unbearable anxiety,” a significant increase from 50 percent in 2011.
Anxiety, along with depression, cuts across all demographics (人口统计数据), including both privileged and disadvantaged teenagers. But privileged teens are among the most emotionally upset youth in America, Arizona State University psychology professor Suniya Luthar told the New York Times.
“These kids are incredibly anxious and perfectionistic,” Suniya Luthar said, “there’s always one more activity, one more A. P. class, one more thing to do in order to get into a top college. Kids have a sense that they’re not measuring up. The pressure is never-ending and getting worse.” But helicopter parents aren’t always to blame. Many students internalize the anxiety and put the pressure on themselves, Madeline Levine, co-founder of Challenge Success, a nonprofit aimed at improving student well-being, told the Times.
Another expert, psychiatrist Stephanie Eken, said despite the cultural differences, there’s a lot of overlap among teens regarding what makes them anxious. Eken mentions factors range from school, family conflicts, what food to eat, diseases, how they’re perceived by friends and notably in the last few years, Eken told the Times, to a rising fear about terrorism. “They wonder about whether it’s safe to go to a movie theater,” she said.
A lack of close, meaningful relationships is also a major factor. Experts have long said mental and physical changes associated with puberty (青春期) may leave teens at higher risk for anxiety. And social media doesn’t help, Eken said, adding that teens are always comparing themselves with their friends, which leaves them miserable.
When Times reporter Benoit Denizet-Lewis visited Mountain Valley, a nonprofit that offers teens need-based assistance for $910 a day, a college student at the facility said, “I don’t think we realize how much it’s affecting our moods and personalities. Social media is a tool, but it’s become this thing that we can’t live without but that’s making us crazy.”
12. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. A big rise in anxiety among teens.
B. A report on mental health of adolescents.
C. Common mental health disorders in adults.
D. The reason for adults seeking counseling services.
13. What do we know about privileged teenagers according to Suniya Luthar
A. Their parents pressure them too much.
B. They are less anxious than disadvantaged teenagers.
C. Their pressure often comes from themselves, not from others.
D. They suffer extreme anxiety under pressure of perfection.
14. Why did Eken mention the factors in paragraph 4
A. To give general causes of stress and anxiety.
B. To show typical examples of cultural differences.
C. To illustrate the importance of close relationships.
D. To state the impact of everyday things on mental health.
15 Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Is anxiety increasing in the United States
B. Why are more US teens suffering from anxiety
C. How is social media affecting teens with anxiety
D. How do we help teenagers deal with mental illness
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了美国大量青少年面临焦虑问题及其原因。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Nearly one-third of American adolescents and adults are affected by anxiety, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. In fact, over the last decade, anxiety has surpassed depression as the most common reason college students seek counseling (咨询) services, the New York Times reported. Sixty-two percent of undergraduates in survey reported “unbearable anxiety,” a significant increase from 50 percent in 2011. (根据美国国家心理健康研究所的数据，近三分之一的美国青少年和成年人受到焦虑的影响。事实上，据《纽约时报》报道，在过去的十年里，焦虑已经超过抑郁，成为大学生寻求心理咨询服务的最常见原因。62%的受访大学生表示自己有“无法忍受的焦虑”，较2011年的50%有显著增长。)”可知，调查中62%的学生感到难以承受的焦虑，而在2011年，这一数字是50%。所以本段主要讲述了青少年的焦虑情绪大幅上升。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段““These kids are incredibly anxious and perfectionistic,” Suniya Luthar said, “there’s always one more activity, one more A. P. class, one more thing to do in order to get into a top college. Kids have a sense that they’re not measuring up. The pressure is never-ending and getting worse.” But helicopter parents aren’t always to blame. Many students internalize the anxiety and put the pressure on themselves, Madeline Levine, co-founder of Challenge Success, a nonprofit aimed at improving student well-being, told the Times. (“这些孩子非常焦虑，非常追求完美，”苏尼娅·卢瑟说，“为了进入顶尖大学，他们总要多参加一项活动，多上一堂体育课，多做一件事。孩子们有一种感觉，他们没有达到标准。压力永无止境，而且越来越大。”但直升机式父母并不总是受到指责。“挑战成功”(Challenge Success)是一家旨在提高学生幸福感的非营利组织，其联合创始人玛德琳·莱文(Madeline Levine)告诉《纽约时报》，许多学生将焦虑内化，并给自己施加压力。)”可知，优等生感觉自己不够好而进不了一流大学，因此总是格外努力，追求完美，所以他们在追求完美的压力下极度焦虑。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Another expert, psychiatrist Stephanie Eken, said despite the cultural differences, there’s a lot of overlap among teens regarding what makes them anxious. Eken mentions factors range from school, family conflicts, what food to eat, diseases, how they’re perceived by friends and notably in the last few years, Eken told the Times, to a rising fear about terrorism. “They wonder about whether it’s safe to go to a movie theater,” she said. (另一位专家、精神病学家斯蒂芬妮·埃肯(Stephanie Eken)表示，尽管存在文化差异，但在导致青少年焦虑的原因方面，他们有很多共同点。埃肯提到的因素包括学校、家庭冲突、吃什么食物、疾病、朋友对他们的看法，尤其是在过去几年里，埃肯告诉《泰晤士报》，对恐怖主义的恐惧日益加剧。“他们想知道去电影院是否安全，”她说。)”可知，埃肯提到这些因素是为了给出压力和焦虑的一般原因。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Nearly one-third of American adolescents and adults are affected by anxiety, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. In fact, over the last decade, anxiety has surpassed depression as the most common reason college students seek counseling (咨询) services, the New York Times reported. Sixty-two percent of undergraduates in survey reported “unbearable anxiety,” a significant increase from 50 percent in 2011. (根据美国国家心理健康研究所的数据，近三分之一的美国青少年和成年人受到焦虑的影响。事实上，据《纽约时报》报道，在过去的十年里，焦虑已经超过抑郁，成为大学生寻求心理咨询服务的最常见原因。62%的受访大学生表示自己有“无法忍受的焦虑”，较2011年的50%有显著增长。)”以及纵观全文可知，文章主要讨论的是越来越多的美国青少年面临焦虑问题，所以B项“Why are more US teens suffering from anxiety (为什么越来越多的美国青少年患有焦虑症 )”是本文最好的标题。故选B项。
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，12.5分）
Things To Remember On Your First Solo Travel Adventure
If you’ve ever thought about just taking a trip yourself instead of waiting for someone to join you, you’re not alone. ____16____ However, do you count yourself among the many who have tried it If you’re planning your own solo trip, here are four important things to keep in mind.
____17____ Since you’re traveling solo, how you choose to explore it is entirely up to you. This is your chance to do whatever you want whenever you want because this time, you’re running the show.
Don’t be afraid to talk to random people. Though there is someone who poses a threat, it’s important to remember that not everyone is out to get you. ____18____That’s because you’re a novelty, a person from another country who is visiting theirs. Therefore, instead of putting on your headphones or instantly seeing them as weirdos, use this spontaneous chat as a chance to meet the locals or get recommendations for things to do during your trip.
It’s okay to have bad days. ____19____ It happens and it’s completely okay to take some time to process whatever it is you’re feeling. Take yourself to a movie or spend the day dong something relaxing like writing in your journal or reading on the beach.
It’s okay to start small. ____20____ Start by doing a staycation in another part of town, spending a few days in a new locale a bus or train ride away. Just do whatever you’re comfortable with and see how it all feels for you.
A. You are the boss of your own adventure.
B. You need to make an unusual travel choice.
C. It’s no secret that solo travel is on the rise.
D. Sometimes things can go incredibly wrong.
E. People like you simply don’t know how to start.
F. Most of the time people are just curious and try to be friendly.
G. Remember, your first solo trip doesn’t have to be to a whole other continent.
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. F 19. D 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了第一次独自旅行冒险时要记住的事情。
【16题详解】
根据上文“If you’ve ever thought about just taking a trip yourself instead of waiting for someone to join you, you’re not alone. (如果你曾经想过自己去旅行而不是等待某人加入你的行列，那么你并不孤单。)”可知，独自旅行的人很多，非常流行，与C项“It’s no secret that solo travel is on the rise. (独自旅行正在兴起，这已经不是什么秘密了。)”上下文一致，故选C项。
【17题详解】
根据下文“Since you’re traveling solo, how you choose to explore it is entirely up to you. (由于你是独自旅行，因此你选择如何探索它完全取决于你。)”可知，你可以自己做主如何去旅行，与A项“You are the boss of your own adventure. (你是自己冒险的主人。)”上下文一致，符合你文意，故选A项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Though there is someone who poses a threat, it’s important to remember that not everyone is out to get you. (虽然有人构成威胁，但重要的是要记住，并不是每个人都会来找你。)”可知，不必害怕与陌生人交流，大多是人还是很友好的，与F项“Most of the time people are just curious and try to be friendly. (大多数时候，人们只是好奇并试图保持友好。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选F项。
【19题详解】
根据上文“It’s okay to have bad days. (有糟糕的日子也没关系。)”可知，有时候也会遇到一些麻烦，事情会变得糟糕，与D项“Sometimes things can go incredibly wrong. (有时事情会变得非常糟糕。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选D项。
【20题详解】
根据上文“It’s okay to start small. (从小地方开始。)”可知，第一次旅行可以去周边的地方，而不一定是去另一个大陆，与G项“Remember, your first solo trip doesn’t have to be to a whole other continent. (请记住，你的第一次独自旅行不一定是去另一个大陆。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选G项。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dreaming of photographing the world’s beauty, I wrote a travel wish list and hung it on my wall, not expecting to actually go anywhere. However, a local photo contest gave me a ____21____. I chose the Grand Canyon, one of my bucket list places to visit, since I got my first camera.
The journey was ____22____, with unique touches like aspen trees towering and lizards (蜥蜴)rushing about. After a day’s ____23____, I decided to have a good rest and start fresh the next day for the mission to ____24____ the Canyon’s grandeur.
The next morning, I woke up early to capture (拍摄) the ____25____. Reaching the overlook, I found an elderly man alone on a bench. After exchanging ____26____, he noticed my camera and ____27____if I’d captured any favorites. I ____28____ shared a couple of photos, not anticipating any further conversation that followed. He ____29____, revealing that he and his late wife, Betty, visited the Grand Canyon annually for their anniversary. Her _____30_____the previous year marked his first return without her and he spent each sunrise reflecting on their treasured _____31_____. His heartfelt tales _____32_____ me deeply, as I, too, had experienced a recent loss, making the moment _____33_____.
Returning home with numerous photos, I _____34_____the best from my adventures for the contest. This journey taught me the value of chasing dreams, embracing challenges, and _____35_____with others through shared moments, making it a truly enriching experience.
21. A. favor B. break C. suggestion D. push
22. A. tiring B. puzzling C. refreshing D. encouraging
23. A. traveling B. meeting C. talking D. picnicking
24. A. shoot B. paint C. describe D. video
25. A. trees B. sunrise C. lizards D. birds
26. A. gifts B. ideas C. numbers D. greetings
27. A. doubted B. inquired C. considered D. checked
28. A. elegantly B. purposefully C. hesitantly D. gratefully
29. A. opened up B. dressed up C. hurried up D. cheered up
30. A. running away B. passing away C. breaking down D. settling down
31. A. possessions B. collections C. memories D. qualities
32. A. entertained B. inspired C. concerned D. touched
33. A. available B. comfortable C. admirable D. unforgettable
34. A. purchased B. guaranteed C. selected D. made
35. A. competing B. connecting C. discussing D. cooperating
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了作者的摄影之旅的所见、所感。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：。然而，当地的一场摄影比赛给了我很大的推动力。A. favor恩惠；B. break间歇，小憩；C. suggestion建议； D. push 推；按。根据上文“a local photo contest”下文“I chose the Grand Canyon, one of my bucket list places to visit”可知，一场摄影比赛给了我很大的推动力。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：白杨树高耸入云，蜥蜴四处奔跑，令人耳目一新。A. tiring令人疲惫的；B. puzzling令人困惑的； C. refreshing 令人耳目一新的；D. encouraging令人鼓舞的。根据下文“with unique touches like aspen trees towering and lizards （蜥蜴）rushing about.”可知，令人耳目一新。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过一天的旅行，我决定好好休息一下，第二天重新开始拍摄大峡谷的壮丽景色。A. traveling旅行；B. meeting见面；C. talking谈话；D. picnicking恐慌。根据上文“travel”可知，指经过一天的旅行。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：过一天的旅行，我决定好好休息一下，第二天重新开始拍摄大峡谷的壮丽景色。A. shoot射击，拍摄；B. paint绘画；C. describe描述； D. video 录下（电视节目）。根据上文“since I got my first camera.”以及下文“capture（拍摄）”可知，第二天重新开始拍摄大峡谷的壮丽景色。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：第二天早上，我起得很早，为了拍摄日出。A. trees树；B. sunrise日出；C. lizards蜥蜴；D. birds鸟。根据上文“I woke up early”可知，起得很早，为了拍摄日出。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：寒暄之后，他注意到我的相机，问我有没有拍到最喜欢的照片。 A. gifts礼物；B. ideas观点；C. numbers数字； D. greetings问候。根据上文“found an elderly man alone on a bench”可知，两人见面彼此问候了一下。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：寒暄之后，他注意到我的相机，问我有没有拍到最喜欢的照片。A. doubted怀疑；B. inquired询问；C. considered 思考；D. checked核对。根据上文“he noticed my camera”和下文的“if I’d captured any favorites”可知，他注意到我的相机，一定是问有没有拍到最喜欢的照片。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我犹豫地分享了几张照片，没想到接下来会有任何进一步的对话。A. elegantly优雅地；B. purposefully有目的地； C. hesitantly犹豫地；D. gratefully感激地。作者对陌生人的询问还是有抵触的，所以犹豫地分享了几张照片。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：他敞开心扉，透露他和他已故的妻子贝蒂每年都会去大峡谷庆祝他们的结婚纪念日。A. opened up敞开心扉；B. dressed up乔装打扮；C. hurried up快点；D. cheered up振作起来。根据下文“revealing that he and his late wife, Betty, visited the Grand Canyon annually for their anniversary.”可知，老人向作者敞开心扉。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：她去年去世了，这是他第一次独自回家，每个日出他都会回想他们珍贵的回忆。A. running away逃跑；B. passing away去世； C. breaking down分解；D. settling down安顿下来。根据下文“marked his first return without her”可知，他的妻子去世了。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她去年去世了，这是他第一次独自回家，每个日出他都会回想他们珍贵的回忆。A. possessions财产；B. collections收藏；C. memories记忆；D. qualities质量。根据上文“reflecting on”可知，每个日出他都会回想他们珍贵的回忆。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他发自内心的故事深深打动了我，因为我最近也经历了一次痛失亲人的经历，这让我难忘。A. entertained娱乐；B. inspired激励；C. concerned有关，关于；D. touched触摸，打动。根据下文“as I, too, had experienced a recent loss”可知，他发自内心的故事深深打动了我。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他发自内心的故事深深打动了我，因为我最近也经历了一次痛失亲人的经历，这让我难忘。A. available 可用的，可获得的；B. comfortable舒服的；C. admirable令人钦佩的；D. unforgettable难忘的。根据上文的deeply可知，此处指的是“难忘的”。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：带着大量的照片回到家，我从我的冒险中选择了最好的参加比赛。A. purchased购买；B. guaranteed保证；C. selected选择；D. made制作。根据下文“the best from my adventures for the contest”可知，我从我的冒险中选择了最好的参加比赛。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这段旅程教会了我追逐梦想、拥抱挑战以及通过分享时刻与他人联系的价值，使它成为一段真正丰富的经历。A. competing竞争；B. connecting联系；C. discussing讨论；D. cooperating合作。根据下文“with others through shared moments, making it a truly enriching experience.”可知，这段旅程教会了我追逐梦想、拥抱挑战以及通过分享时刻与他人联系的价值。故选B项。
第二节 语法填空（15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It is believed that Chinese knotting, also known as zhongguojie, originated for recording information and exchanging messages ____36____ writing was invented. Over the past thousands of years, knots ____37____ (play) an important part in the life of Chinese.____38____ (initial), Chinese knots acted as good -luck charms to drive away evil spirits. Today, Chinese knots are widely used to decorate homes during festivities.
A major characteristic of Chinese knots is that they are often tied from a single continuous length of string. The knots are commonly named ____39____ the shape it takes. Chinese knots are created in a ____40____ (various) of colors such as gold, green, blue, or black, though the most commonly used color is red,____41____ symbolizes good luck and prosperity.
Crafting the Chinese knot is a three-step process ____42____ (involve) tying knots, tightening them and adding the finishing touches. The knots ____43____ (pull) tightly together and are strong enough to be used for binding or wrapping, making them very practical.
Today most of such knots are often mass manufactured in factories. Skilled knot artists weave complex knots that you might see ____44____ (sell) as souvenirs that you can take back with you. If you have time, why not try your hand at it Perhaps these age-old charms can add _____45_____ touch of good luck to your daily life
【答案】36. before
37. have played
38. Initially
39. after 40. variety
41. which 42. involving
43. are pulled
44. sold 45. a
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了中国结的历史、特点以及象征意义。
【36题详解】
考查状语从句。句意：人们认为，在文字发明之前，中国的结，也被称为“中国结”，起源于记录信息和交换信息。引导时间状语从句，表示“在……之前”应用before。故填before。
【37题详解】
考查时态。句意：在过去的几千年里，结在中国人的生活中扮演着重要的角色。根据上文Over the past thousands of years可知为现在完成时，主语为knots，助动词用have。故填have played。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：最初，中国结是作为驱邪的好运符。修饰后文句子应用副词initially，首字母大写。故填Initially。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：绳结通常以绳结的形状命名。短语be named after表示“以……命名”。故填after。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：中国结有多种颜色，如金色、绿色、蓝色或黑色，但最常用的颜色是红色，象征着好运和繁荣。短语a variety of表示“各种各样的”。故填variety。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：中国结有多种颜色，如金色、绿色、蓝色或黑色，但最常用的颜色是红色，象征着好运和繁荣。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词red，在从句作主语，指物。故填which。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：制作中国结有三个步骤，包括打结、系紧和收尾。分析句子结构可知involve与逻辑主语process构成主动关系，故用现在分词作定语。故填involving。
【43题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：结紧紧地拉在一起，足够牢固，可以用来捆绑或包裹，使它们非常实用。主语与谓语构成被动关系，且陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为knots，谓语用复数。故填are pulled。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：熟练的结艺术家编织复杂的结，你可能会看到作为纪念品出售，你可以带回去。分析句子结构可知sell与逻辑主语knots构成被动关系，故用过去分词。故填sold。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：也许这些古老的护身符能给你的日常生活带来好运？短语a touch of表示“一点点，稍许”。故填a。
第四部分 写作（40分）
第一节：（满分15分）
46. 假设你是李华。上个月，你参加了学校开展的“职业初体验”(My First Experience in Career)实 践活动。现校英文报正向全校学生征集相关稿件。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.你体验的一项职业;
2.你的感受。
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。
My First Experience in Career
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
My First Experience in Career
Last month, I had the privilege of participating in our school’s initiative, “My First Experience in Career.” It aimed to provide students like me with a glimpse into diverse professions.
My journey began at a local hospital, where I shadowed as a diligent nurse for a day. Witnessing her interactions with patients, meticulous care, and swift decision-making, I gained a deeper understanding of the immense responsibility and compassion required in this noble profession. It was an eye-opening experience that left me grateful for the healthcare workers who tirelessly save lives.
This practical experience transformed me, increasing my knowledge and igniting ambition. I’m thankful to our school for organizing such a meaningful program and excited for future opportunities.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英文报投稿，介绍学校开展的“职业初体验”(My First Experience in Career)实 践活动
【详解】1.词汇积累
参加：participate in→take part in
旨在做某事：aim to do sth.→intend to do sth.
多种多样的：diverse →various
感激的：grateful→thankful
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I’m thankful to our school for organizing such a meaningful program and excited for future opportunities.
拓展句：I’m thankful to our school which organized such a meaningful program and excited for future opportunities.
【点睛】【高分句型1】 My journey began at a local hospital, where I shadowed as a diligent nurse for a day.（运用了where引导的非限定性定语从句）
【高分句型2】 It was an eye-opening experience that left me grateful for the healthcare workers who tirelessly save lives.（运用了that引导的限定性定语从句，who引导的限定性定语从句）
第二节：（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Melati and Isabel deeply love their home on the island, surrounded by tropical rain forests, green fields, and a vast ocean. Enjoying a swim at their local beach was once a daily pleasure for them. But when Melati was fifteen, and Isabel just ten, the sisters started to lose their enthusiasm for swimming in the waters near their borne. More often than not, plastic bags would be around them as they swam and some were scattered on the beach. They got really upset about that.
Melati didn’t think much about it until one day her teacher gave