江西省九江市武宁县尚美中学2023-2024学年高三下学期3月测试英语试题
一、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）
（2024高三下·武宁月考）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。
Embrace Diversity: 2024 International Cultural Festival
Welcome to the 2024 International Cultural Festival, a celebration of diversity, unity, and global harmony! This year' s festival promises to be a spectacular showcase of cultures from around the world, bringing people together to appreciate the richness and uniqueness of each heritage.
Cultural Extravaganza:
Join us for a mesmerizing journey through the diverse cultures represented at the festival. From captivating dance performances to tantalizing culinary delights, the International Cultural Festival is a feast for the senses. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors, enchanting music, and the spirit of camaraderie that transcends borders.
Interactive Workshops:
Engage in hands-on activities and workshops that offer a deeper understanding of various cultures. From traditional art and craft demonstrations to language tasters, these interactive sessions provide a unique opportunity to learn and appreciate the slight differences that make each culture special.
Global Marketplace:
Explore the Global Marketplace, where you can shop for unique handicrafts, traditional clothing, and exotic spices. This is a chance to support local artisans and take home a piece of the world' s cultural tapestry.
Educational Forums:
Research on deeply thought-provoking discussions and presentations on the importance of cultural diversity in today' s interconnected world. Learn how embracing different perspectives can foster understanding and tolerance, and ultimately contribute to global peace.
The 2024 International Cultural Festival is not just an event; it' s a celebration of the shared humanity that unites us all. Mark your calendars and join us in promoting harmony through cultural diversity. Let' s make this festival a memorable testament to the beauty of our global tapestry.
1．What is the main focus of the 2024 International Cultural Festival
A．Sports competition. B．Cultural diversity celebration.
C．Technological advancements. D．Political symposium.
2．What can visitors experience in the Interactive Workshops section
A．Cooking competitions. B．Scientific experiments.
C．Virtual reality games. D．Practical cultural activities.
3．Why are Educational Forums included in the festival
A．To emphasize the significance of cultural diversity.
B．To discuss global economic policies.
C．To promote traditional Chinese culture.
D．To organize cultural competitions.
（2024高三下·武宁月考） 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。
If there' s one thing I' ve realized since becoming a male college student, it' s that finding a summer job is nearly impossible. I've applied to so many places and I' ve experienced so many interviews, but I always either get straight-up refusal or never hear from the company again.
One time, I even called one of the companies multiple times, but the manager avoided me. I was close to giving up. I felt like I was the only one struggling hard. I had a pretty good resume, and I always dressed nicely for my interviews, so why couldn' t I get a job
Well, the reason is actually right in front of me—I am a panies generally want students who can work all year long, but most of them aren' t willing to be flexible with schedules. I couldn' t tell you how many times interviewers told me that they were looking for someone permanent.
I tried looking for jobs marked as temporary ones. And I even once tried to apply through a temporary agency. But it didn' t work. Even if I wanted to work during the school year, none of the companies wanted to hire me because of my limited weekday availability. And despite not knowing if I could juggle (尽量兼顾) both school and a job, I even started to tell interviewers that I would like to work during the school year and give up my weekends. But I had no luck.
I' m not sure if there are others like me out there. But if you are going through something similar, what I want to tell you is to keep on trying. Despite being rejected so many times, I still applied for any job that I was qualified for. I even started my job search before the semester ended to get ahead. Eventually, I got my ideal summer job.
I know it' s frustrating, and you may feel like you' ve tried everything—that' s how I' ve felt for a long time. And now, with companies requiring years of experience, it' s even harder to get a job if you' re someone like me. But don' t give up. Keep searching and applying, sign up for sites that send you job offers and look on the university' s website for on-campus jobs.
4．What does the author want to convey in paragraph 2
A．His brilliant academic records.
B．The cause of his unemployment.
C．His jobless confusion in summer.
D．The social prejudice to graduates.
5．Why did the temporary agency fail the author
A．He was troubled with schoolwork.
B．He was thought to have tight work time.
C．He was unwilling to balance study and work.
D．He was regarded as an inexperienced student.
6．What can be concluded from paragraph 5
A．Well begun is half done.
B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．Everything comes to him who waits.
D．All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
7．What is the author' s main purpose in writing the last paragraph
A．To give advice.
B．To correct an error.
C．To compare occupations.
D．To recall regrettable experiences.
（2024高三下·武宁月考） 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。
Why do children learn so quickly Is it simply a necessity, or is a child' s brain more capable of taking in new information than an adult' s brain
" It is a common way of thinking that ‘children are like sponges' and have the magical ability to learn new skills faster than an adult, but there are some misconceptions here, " said Debbie Raven, a researcher at the University of Chester. " A child' s cognitive (认知的) development is age-related and, naturally, children perform worse than their older peers in most areas. However, there are times when being young brings an advantage, and this is especially true around their earliest years.
This advantage is largely due to neuroplasticity, meaning the brain' s ability to form and change its connections, pathways and wiring based on experiences. Neuroplasticity is what gives children the capacity to learn-and, if necessary, unlearn-habits, routines, approaches and actions very quickly. This ability is most constant and rapid before a child' s fifth birthday, when much of what they encounter or experience is novel. " This ability to learn quickly is connected to several areas, including plasticity, their experiences with adults, their environment, and their biological drive to explore, " Raven said. " Childhood is a place where children spend their time catching up with adults' more sophisticated abilities. "
Language learning, in particular, is an area where children often have a huge advantage over adults. This is largely because " babies are able to tune in to the rhythm and sounds used in their native language, and can therefore become fluent speakers by the age of four. " This ability can help young children learn a second or third language with apparent ease, Raven said.
In a research paper, the authors suggest that " human babies are born seeing and hearing linguistic information that older children and adults miss, although they lose this ability with more experience in their environments. Moreover, babies can " discriminate speech sounds and tones used in al of the world' s languages, making them open to al input, regardless of the linguistic environment they are born into.
8．Why does Raven make the remarks in paragraph 2
A．To prove a new theory. B．To share personal experience.
C．To correct a wrong belief. D．To solve long-held confusion.
9．What' s one feature of " neuroplasticity"
A．It enables children to break a habit quickly.
B．It accompanies a person all through his life.
C．It is entirely based on a kid' s past experiences.
D．It disappears soon after a child' s fifth birthday.
10．What impacts kids' quick learning ability according to Raven
A．Their brain structure.
B．Their habits and routines.
C．Their parents' experiences.
D．Their inborn desire to explore.
11．What does the author mainly talk about in the last two paragraphs
A．Why children are talented language learners.
B．What are the proper ways of learning languages.
C．When is the best time to learn foreign languages.
D．How environments can influence language learning.
（2024高三下·武宁月考） 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。
Researchers from The University of Queensland(UQ)have helped design a new app to protect birds at risk of extinction across the world by eliminating language barriers among scientists. The Bird Language Diversity web app will help provide a " birds eye view" , ensuring vital information is shared to improve worldwide conservation.
UQ' s Dr Pablo Negret said the research team analysed more than 10,000 bird species, and found that 1,587 species have 10 languages or more spoken within their distributions. " Scientific information on species can be spread across different languages, but valuable information can go missing or get lost in translation," Dr Negret said. " Without enough sharing of information, this can affect the effectiveness of conservation measures. "
Take the common bird Pochard for example. It is classified as vulnerable species(易危种)and crosses 108 countries in Europe, Asia and north Africa, where a total of 75 official languages are spoken. The survival of the common Pochard, and so many other species, depends on effective cooperation and policy agreements among people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
This app reveals where threatened and migratory birds exist geographically, in relation to the language spoken in those regions. " We hope the app will encourage researchers and conservation organisations to interact with their peers in other regions, especially if they speak different languages, and be a starting point to allow everyone to work together to protect threatened species," Dr Negret said.
Dr Tatsuya Amano, a researcher and the co-author of the paper, said this work could extend further than bird species. " Any species, whether they' re mammals, amphibians(两栖动物), or plants, with a range crossing multiple countries will be impacted by language barriers, as well as species that migrate across different countries, such as marine species and butterflies," he said. " The significance of the impact of poor communication on such an important issue is evident, and is the reason why we' re working hard to improve science communication across languages. "
12．What does the underlined word " eliminating" in paragraph 1 mean
A．Giving in to. B．Coming across.
C．Putting up with. D．Breaking down.
13．What is the function of adequate sharing of information
A．Ensuring the effectiveness of protective measures.
B．Helping people know more about scientists' efforts.
C．Spreading knowledge of the diversity of birds worldwide.
D．Compromising the effectiveness of conservation measures.
14．What is shown on the app
A．The producer of the app.
B．The organizations involved.
C．The location of endangered birds.
D．The information of new geographers.
15．What can be the best title for the text
A．Birds Protection Is an Urgency
B．A New Bird App Spreads Its Wings
C．A New Bird App Helps Learn Languages
D．Poor Communication Impacts Cooperation
二、第二节(共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
（2024高三下·武宁月考） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Be Funny
Humor can help you connect with other people and make unpleasant situations a little more bearable. 16． But it' s not that hard once you tap into your inner sense of humor. Even if you don' t think you' re naturally funny, there are things you can do to make yourself and other people laugh.
Learn from funny people. You can expand your reach a good deal by listening to other funny people. Whether they' re professional comedians, your parents, your kids, or your boss, learning from the funny people in your life is a key step towards being a funny person. 17． Look for what you admire most in these people.
Broaden your factual knowledge for joke material. 18． They may be your amazing knowledge of 17th-century poetry, your familiarity with fishing trips that went wrong, etc. Whatever the material is, it needs to resonate(引起共鸣)with your audience.
19． Being funny doesn' t come in a one-size-fits-all package. What makes you funny is unique to you and the way you observe the world. Trust that you do have a funny bone; as babies, we laugh from four months of age, and all children express humor naturally from the kindergarten age, using humor to entertain themselves and others. It' s already in you. You just need to bring it out!
Read, read, read. Get your hands on everything that is funny, and consume it like your mom told you not to. Chemists become chemists by reading and practicing chemistry. Sports writers become sports writers by reading and writing about sports. 20．
A. Strike while the iron is hot.
B. Trust in your inner sense of humor.
C. Observe the funnier things these people say or do.
D. Being funny might seem to take a great deal of work.
E. It' s much easier to find funny moments in familiar material.
F. You' ll become a humorous person by reading and practicing jokes.
G. The better you know someone, the easier it will be to make them laugh.
三、第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
（2024高三下·武宁月考） 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、 B、 C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After my mother suffered from Alzheimer's disease（阿尔茨海默病）, the plants in our house began to die. In years past, I remember the deep, earthy smell that would 21． in our house after my mother had made her weekly watering rounds. Back then, I never connected it with the care that was at the 22． of everything she did.
But now, leaves were 23． , some dry and edged with brown, and many of the stems（茎） bare. It was a mark of how my mother can no longer attend to all the things that she lovingly cared for. I was so focused on the increasing 24． of her own care that her beloved plants had escaped my 25． .
I began her old rounds, pouring water into the thirsty soil, and soon the plants 26． . That's the thing about houseplants: They demand nothing. They wait quietly, no matter how 27． they are. But even after my best 28． , some of the plants couldn't survive. My mother's kind caregivers have since brought new ones to add to her 29． , and my father buys fresh flowers every week.
Though Alzheimer's disease 30． so much of her memory, her desire to care is still there. I would guide her down the steps to water the plants herself. I watched as her shaking hands picked the brown leaves. Each time, she smiled up at me with 31． satisfaction because being able to 32． something is still, what brings her the greatest joy.
I look at plants 33． these days. I see them as my mother does: 34． reminders of the need for kindness toward all living things. It is clear to me that the things we spend a lifetime 35． are never truly lost and the love she has planted in me still blooms（开花）.
21．A． pile on B． rise up C． come over D． wander off
22．A． beginning B． top C． foundation D． thought
23．A． dropping B． appearing C． turning D． waving
24．A． processes B． possibilities
C． goals D． demands
25．A． desire B． memory C． protection D． notice
26．A． recovered B． absorbed C． dried D． shone
27．A． lonely B． helpless C． thirsty D． anxious
28．A． contributions B． attempts
C． choices D． explorations
29．A． collection B． love C． sharing D． amusement
30．A． recalls B． hides C． steals D． escapes
31．A． deep B． passing C． slight D． longing
32．A． live with B． find out C． care for D． focus on
33．A． definitely B． curiously C． strangely D． differently
34．A． final B． quiet C． permanent D． quick
35．A． growing B． seeking C． expecting D． saving
四、第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分,满分15分)
（2024高三下·武宁月考） 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。
Fireworks are essentially rockets in their simplest form. They produce noise, light and smoke, and sometimes they even explode sending up floating materials, like confetti (五彩纸屑). They can be designed to burn in all different colors and patterns, so people often set off a number of them in an effort 36． (create) an interesting fireworks display or show.
Historians believe fireworks 37． (appear) for the first time in ancient China in the second century B. C. , when they were made from bamboo stalks and gunpowder that would explode when 38． (throw) into a fire. They were said to drive away evil spirits. By the 15th century, fireworks had become popular in Europe, 39． (common) used for religious festivals and public entertainment. And when the U. S. settlers left Europe, they brought fireworks with them and made them a 40． (centre) part of the first Independence Day, 41． tradition still followed today.
Fireworks are wildly popular, 42． they have been linked to air pollution increases, and 43． (expert) are concerned about their negative effects 44． wildlife. Although they' re fleeting and infrequent, fireworks shows spray out a toxic concoction (混合物) that rains down quietly into lakes, rivers, and bays throughout the country. Many of the chemicals in fireworks are also persistent in the environment, 45． means they stubbornly sit there instead of breaking down.
五、第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
46．（2024高三下·武宁月考） 假定你是校报英语版总编李华，你邀请到了美国环保专家White教授作主题为" Livingin Harmony with Nature" 的讲座。请你在讲座前简要发言，内容包括：
1. 相关介绍；2. 注意事项。
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。
Dear fellow students,
47．（2024高三下·武宁月考） 第二节 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。续写词数应为150左右。
Every October, my neighborhood has a Halloween costume contest. And every October, my neighbor Ollie and I race to the announcement board in the park to find out the theme. One year, the theme was " Dress up as your favorite book character. " Another year, it was " Be something scary. " But this year, the theme was kind of, well, themeless.
" Be creative " I said, reading the announcement board. " That' s not really a theme, is it "
Ollie hopped off his skateboard s to get a closer look. " You' re right," he agreed. " I think my favorite theme ever was ‘Superheroes' . I loved my Super-Force Flying Eagles costume so much, I kept that thing hanging in my close t for years!"
" My favorite theme was ‘Farm Animals' . " I giggled. " Remember how you insisted on being a Stegosaurus (剑龙) "
" When I was five, dinosaurs were my world. " Ollie laughed. " I would have loved to see a Stegosaurus out grazing with the cows. "
" Now that' s the creative spirit we need for this challenge!" I said. " Maybe, since we don' t know exactly what we want to be yet, we should start by choosing some cool costume-making materials. "
" I' ve got it!" Ollie said, scooping up a bunch of fallen leaves.
" Really " I said. " You' re going to make an entire costume out of leaves "
" Why not " he said, scooping up some more.
" They' re totally free, and I can guarantee, no one will be a tree as great as me. "
" Don' t you mean, a tree as great as we " I grinned.
" Um, first, that grammar doesn' t sound right," said Ollie. " And second, no way! Think of your own creative ideas. "
" Aw, come on," I said. " You should be flattered that I like your idea so much. Plus, I just thought of the perfect way to make branches. "
Finally, Ollie said OK.
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。
Paragraph 1: We ended up filling two jumbo bags with different kinds of leaves.
Paragraph 2: Then the big moment came.
答案解析部分
【答案】1．B
2．D
3．A
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；时文广告类；应用文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了2024年国际文化节。
【点评】考查阅读理解，包含细节理解题、推理判断测题，是一篇介绍类阅读，注意先略读文章，掌握文章大意，再分析题干及选项，到文中找到相关内容并进行理解。
1．考查细节理解。根据第一段中的"Welcome to the 2024 International Cultural Festival, a celebration of diversity, unity, and global harmony!"欢迎来到2024年国际文化节，这是一个庆祝多样性、团结和全球和谐的节日！可知，2024年国际文化节主要是庆祝文化多样性、团结和全球和谐。故选B。
2．考查细节理解。根据Interactive Workshops:部分中的"Engage in hands-on activities and workshops that offer a deeper understanding of various cultures. "参加实践活动和研讨会，加深对不同文化的理解。可知，看出游客可以在Interactive Workshops里参与一些能够对各种文化提供更深刻理解的实践活动。故选D。
3．考查推理判断。根据Educational Forums部分中的"Research on deeply thought-provoking discussions and presentations on the importance of cultural diversity in today's interconnected world."研究关于文化多样性在当今相互联系的世界中的重要性的深刻发人深省的讨论和演讲。可知，举行教育论坛活动是为了强调文化多样性的重要性。故选A。
【答案】4．C
5．B
6．C
7．A
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者作为一名大学生找暑期工作频频受挫，但他没有放弃，最终找到了理想的暑期工作。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。
4．考查推理判断。根据第二段中的"One time, I even called one of the companies multiple times, but the manager avoided me. I was close to giving up．I felt like I was the only one struggling hard. I had a pretty good resume, and I always dressed nicely for my interviews, so why couldn't I get a job "有一次，我甚至多次给其中一家公司打电话，但经理没有见我。我几乎要放弃了。我觉得只有我一个人在苦苦挣扎。我有一份很好的简历，面试时我总是穿着得体，所以为什么我找不到工作呢？。可知，作者想在第2段中表达他失业时的困惑。故选C。
5．考查细节理解。根据第四段中的"Even if I wanted to work during the school year, none of the companies wanted to hire me because of my limited weekday availability. And despite not knowing if I could juggle (尽量兼顾) both school and a job, I even started to tell interviewers that I would like to work during the school year and give up my weekends. But I had no luck."即使我想在学年期间工作，也没有一家公司愿意雇佣我，因为我工作日的可用性有限。尽管我不知道自己是否能兼顾学校和工作，但我甚至开始告诉面试官，我想在学年工作，放弃周末。但我没有运气。可知，临时代理机构不愿意接纳作者是因为他们认为他工作时间很紧。故选B。
6．考查推理判断。根据第五段中的"Despite being rejected so many times, I still applied for any job that I was qualified for. I even started my job search before the semester ended to get ahead. Eventually, I got my ideal summer job. "尽管被拒绝了很多次，我仍然申请了任何我有资格的工作。我甚至在学期结束前就开始找工作，最终找到了理想的暑期工作。可知，只要一个人愿意等待，事情必将会发生。故选C。
7．考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的"But don't give up. Keep searching and applying, sign up for sites that send you job offers and look on the university's website for on-campus jobs. "但不要放弃。继续搜索和申请，注册向你发送工作邀请的网站，并在大学网站上寻找校内工作。可知，作者写最后一段的主要目的是提供建议。故选A。
【答案】8．C
9．A
10．D
11．A
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；段落大意；说明文；科普类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，分析了孩子们学得快的原因，并解释了孩子为什么在语言学习领域有天赋。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和段落大意三个题型的考查，是一篇科研类阅读，通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
8．考查推理判断。根据第二段中的"‘It is a common way of thinking that ‘children are like sponges' and have the magical ability to learn new skills faster than an adult, but there are some misconceptions here, ' said Debbie Raven, a researcher at the University of Chester. ‘A child's cognitive (认知的) development is age-related and, naturally, children perform worse than their older peers in most areas. "切斯特大学的研究员黛比·拉文说："人们普遍认为，‘孩子就像海绵'，有比成年人更快地学习新技能的神奇能力，但这里也存在一些误解。孩子的认知发展与年龄有关，理所当然地，孩子在大多数领域的表现都比年长的同龄人差。可知，研究员黛比·拉文发表评论是为了纠正一个错误的信仰——孩子有比成年人更快地学习新技能的神奇能力。而实际上孩子的认知发展与年龄有关。故选C。
9．考查细节理解。根据第三段中的"Neuroplasticity is what gives children the capacity to learn-and, if necessary, unlearn-habits, routines, approaches and actions very quickly."神经可塑性使儿童有能力学习，并在必要时迅速忘记习惯、惯例、方法和行动。可知，"神经可塑性"的一个特点是它能使孩子们很快改掉一个习惯。故选A。
10．考查细节理解。根据第三段中的"‘This ability to learn quickly is connected to several areas, including plasticity, their experiences with adults, their environment, and their biological drive to explore, ' Raven said. "拉文说："这种快速学习的能力与几个方面有关，包括可塑性、与成年人相处的经历、环境和天生的探索动力。可知，拉文认为，孩子与生俱来的探索欲望影响了孩子的快速学习能力。故选D。
11．考查段落大意。根据倒数第二段中的"Language learning, in particular, is an area where children often have a huge advantage over adults. This is largely because …"尤其是在语言学习领域，儿童往往比成年人具有巨大优势。这在很大程度上是因为……；以及最后一段中的"In a research paper, the authors suggest that "human babies are born seeing and hearing linguistic information that older children and adults miss, although they lose this ability with more experience in their environments. "在一篇研究论文中，作者提出，"人类婴儿在出生时就看到和听到了年龄较大的儿童和成年人错过的语言信息，尽管他们在环境中有了更多的经验后就失去了这种能力。可知，作者在最后两段主要讲到为什么孩子在语言学习领域往往比成年人具有巨大优势，即为什么孩子是有天赋的语言学习者。故选A。
【答案】12．D
13．A
14．C
15．B
【知识点】推理判断题；词义猜测题；细节理解题；说明文；科普类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一款新型的应用程序，该程序被用来保护世界各地濒临灭绝的鸟类。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测，推理判断和标题归纳四个题型的考查，是一篇科技类阅读，首先要仔细阅读短文，掌握大意，然后结合具体的题目，再读短文，从中找出相关信息，就可以确定正确答案。
12．考查词义猜测。根据第一段中的"The Bird Language Diversity web app will help provide a ‘birds eye view', ensuring vital information is shared to improve worldwide conservation."鸟类语言多样性网络应用程序将有助于提供"鸟瞰视图"，确保重要信息共享，以改善全球保护；以及第二段中的"‘Scientific information on species can be spread across different languages, but valuable information can go missing or get lost in translation,' Dr Negret said. ""关于物种的科学信息可以在不同的语言中传播，但有价值的信息可能会在翻译中丢失或丢失，"内格雷特博士说。可知，这款应用程序通过打破科学家之间的语言障碍来保护世界各地濒临灭绝的鸟类。可推知，划线词eliminate在此是"破坏，消除"之意， 故选D。
13．考查推理判断。根据第二段中的"Without enough sharing of information, this can affect the effectiveness of conservation measures.""如果没有足够的信息共享，这可能会影响保护措施的有效性。可知，没有充分的信息共享可能会影响保护措施的有效性。所以充分的信息共享可以确保保护措施的有效性。故选A。
14．考查细节理解。根据第四段中的"This app reveals where threatened and migratory birds exist geographically, in relation to the language spoken in those regions. "该应用程序揭示了受威胁鸟类和候鸟的地理位置，以及这些地区的语言。可知，该应用程序显示了受威胁的候鸟地理上的位置，以及这些地区的语言。故选C。
15．考查标题归纳。根据第一段"Researchers from The University of Queensland(UQ)have helped design a new app to protect birds at risk of extinction across the world by eliminating language barriers among scientists. The Bird Language Diversity web app will help provide a ‘birds eye view', ensuring vital information is shared to improve worldwide conservation."昆士兰大学的研究人员帮助设计了一款新的应用程序，通过消除科学家之间的语言障碍，保护全世界面临灭绝风险的鸟类。鸟类语言多样性网络应用程序将有助于提供"鸟瞰视图"，确保重要信息共享，以改善全球保护。可知，本文主要介绍了一款新型的应用程序，该程序被用来保护世界各地濒临灭绝的鸟类。故选B。
【答案】16．D；17．C；18．E；19．B；20．F
【知识点】说明文；七选五；学习教育类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了如何变得幽默的几种方法。
【点评】考查七选五，本文是一篇教育类阅读，要求在理解细节信息的基础上，着重考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。
16．根据空前"Humor can help you connect with other people and make unpleasant situations a little more bearable."幽默可以帮助你与他人建立联系，让不愉快的情况变得更容易忍受。引出话题，提到幽默可以帮助你与他人建立联系；以及空后"But it's not that hard once you tap into your inner sense of humor."但是一旦你挖掘了你内心的幽默感，这就不是那么难了。提到一旦你挖掘了你内心的幽默感，幽默就很容易了。 D. Being funny might seem to take a great deal of work. "变得有趣似乎需要大量的工作。"表明幽默有可能是困难的，与下文形成转折，语意连贯。故选D。
17．根据空前"Whether they're professional comedians, your parents, your kids, or your boss, learning from the funny people in your life is a key step towards being a funny person."无论他们是专业的喜剧演员，你的父母，你的孩子，还是你的老板，向生活中有趣的人学习是成为一个有趣的人的关键一步。可知，讲的是向生活中有趣的人学习是成为一个有趣的人的关键一步 C. Observe the funnier things these people say or do. " 观察这些人说或做的有趣的事情。"可知，承接上文内容，为对上文内容的语意递进，these people指代上文替代的人。故选C。
18．根据空前"Broaden your factual knowledge for joke material."拓宽你的笑话材料的事实知识；以及空后"They may be your amazing knowledge of 17th-century poetry, your familiarity with fishing trips that went wrong, etc."他们可能是你对17世纪诗歌的惊人知识，你对出错的钓鱼之旅的熟悉，等等。具体说明在熟悉的素材中找到有趣的时刻的例子。 E. It' s much easier to find funny moments in familiar material. "在熟悉的素材中找到有趣的时刻要容易得多。"可知，和上下文内容紧密连接，同时呼应标题，符合语境。故选E。
19．根据空后"Being funny doesn't come in a one-size-fits-all package. What makes you funny is unique to you and the way you observe the world. Trust that you do have a funny bone; as babies, we laugh from four months of age, and all children express humor naturally from the kindergarten age, using humor to entertain themselves and others."有趣并不是一个放之四海而皆准的东西。让你有趣的是你和你观察世界的方式。相信自己有一根幽默的骨头；作为婴儿，我们从四个月大的时候就会笑，所有的孩子从幼儿园开始就自然地表达幽默，用幽默来娱乐自己和他人。可知，讲的是我们本身就是一个幽默的人。 B. Trust in your inner sense of humor. "相信你内心的幽默感。"意思一致，为总结该段内容。故选B。
20．根据空前"Chemists become chemists by reading and practicing chemistry. Sports writers become sports writers by reading and writing about sports."化学家通过阅读和实践化学而成为化学家。体育作家通过阅读和撰写体育新闻而成为体育作家。为举例说明通过实践和练习来达到你的目的。 F. You' ll become a humorous person by reading and practicing jokes. "通过阅读和练习笑话，你会成为一个幽默的人。"可知，同样也是说明此观点，上下文紧密连接，符合语境。故选F。
【答案】21．B；22．C；23．A；24．D；25．D；26．A；27．C；28．B；29．A；30．C；31．A；32．C；33．D；34．B；35．A
【知识点】故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者的母亲平时喜欢照料院子里的花花草草，在母亲得了阿尔茨海默病之后，院子里的花草开始凋零，作者也注意到自己忽略了它们，于是开始认真照料它们，身边的亲朋好友也会给母亲带来新的花草，这让母亲非常开心，作者也意识到植物无声地提醒我们需要善待所有的生物，我们花了一生的时间培育的东西永远不会真正失去，母亲在作者身上种下的爱仍然盛开。
【点评】考查完形填空，本题考点涉及动词，名词，形容词，副词，固定短语等多个知识点的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析推理，从而选出正确答案。
21．句意：在过去的岁月里，我记得母亲每周浇完水后，我们家就会飘起浓浓的泥土味。A. pile on"堆积"；B. rise up"上升"；C. come over"顺便拜访"；D. wander off"走散"。根据空后"after my mother had made her weekly watering rounds"可知，此处是指飘起浓浓的泥土味。故选B。
22．句意：那时候，我从来没有把它和以她所做的一切为基础的照料联系在一起。A. beginning"开始"；B. top"顶部"；C. foundation"基础"；D. thought"思考"。根据空后"of everything she did"；以及空前"the care that"可知，此处是指以她所做的一切为基础的照料。故选C。
23．句意：但现在，叶子在掉落，有些干了，边缘呈褐色，许多茎都光秃秃的。A. dropping"掉落"；B. appearing"出现"；C. turning"拐弯"；D. waving"摆动"。根据空后"some dry and edged with brown"可知，此处是指叶子在掉落。故选A。
24．句意：我太专注于要求她自身的照料，以至于她心爱的植物都没有被我注意到。A. processes"过程"；B. possibilities"可能性"；C. goals"目标"；D. demands"要求"。根据上文"After my mother suffered from Alzheimer's disease"在我母亲患阿尔茨海默病之后)"可知，此处是指"我"太专注对她本身的照料的要求。故选D。
25．句意：我太专注于要求她自身的照料，以至于她心爱的植物都没有被我注意到。A. desire"愿望"；B. memory"记忆"；C. protection"保护"；D. notice"注意"。根据空前"I was so focused on"可知，此处是指没有注意到母亲心爱的植物。故选D。
26．句意：我开始了她的老惯例，把水倒进干渴的土壤里，植物很快就恢复了生机。A. recovered"恢复"；B. absorbed"吸收"；C. dried"使干燥"；D. shone"照耀"。根据上文"pouring water into the thirsty soil, and soon the plants"可知，此处是指植物很快恢复了生机。故选A。
27．句意：它们安静地等待，不管有多渴。A. lonely"孤独的"；B. helpless"无助的"；C. thirsty"渴的"；D. anxious"焦虑的"。根据上文"pouring water into the thirsty soil"可知，此处是指不管有多渴。故选C。
28．句意：但即使我尽了最大的努力，有些植物还是无法存活。A. contributions"贡献"；B. attempts "努力"；C. choices"选择"；D. explorations"探索"。根据空前"even after my best"可知，此处是指尽管做了最大的努力。故选B。
29．句意：后来，好心的照顾我母亲的人给她带来了一些新的花，增加了她的收藏，我父亲每周都会买鲜花。A. collection"收藏"；B. love"爱"；C. sharing"共享"；D. amusemen"t娱乐"。根据空前"My mother's kind caregivers have since brought new ones to add to her"可知，此处是指增加了母亲的收藏。故选A。
30．句意：虽然阿尔茨海默病偷走了她的很多记忆，但她照顾的愿望仍然存在。A. recalls"回忆"；B. hides"隐藏"；C. steals"偷"；D. escapes"逃跑"。根据空前"Alzheimer's disease"可知，此处是指阿尔茨海默病偷走了她的很多记忆。故选C。
31．句意：每一次，她都带着深深的满足对我微笑，因为能够照顾一些东西仍然是她最大的快乐。A. deep"深深的"；B. passing"暂时的"；C. slight"轻微的"；D. longing"渴望的"。根据空后"what brings her the greatest joy"可知，此处是指带着深深的满足。故选A。
32．句意：每一次，她都带着深深的满足对我微笑，因为能够照顾一些东西仍然是她最大的快乐。A. live with"接受"；B. find out"找出"；C. care for"照顾"；D. focus on"集中于"。根据上文"her desire to care is still there"可知，此处是指能够照顾一些东西仍然是她最大的快乐。故选C。
33．句意：现在我对植物的看法不同了。A. definitely"肯定地"；B. curiously"好奇地"；C. strangely"奇怪地"；D. differently"不同地"。根据下文"I see them as my mother does"我像我母亲一样看待它们。可知，此处是指对植物的看法不同了。故选D。
34．句意：像我母亲那样看待它们：无声地提醒我们需要善待所有的生物。A. final"最终的"；B. quiet "安静的"；C. permanent"永恒的"；D. quick"快速的"。根据上文"They wait quietly"它们安静地等待。可知，此处是指无声地提醒。故选B。
35．句意：我很清楚，我们花了一生的时间培育的东西永远不会真正失去，她在我身上种下的爱仍然盛开。A. growing"种植"；B. seeking"寻找"；C. expecting"期待"；D. saving"节省"。根据"and the love she has planted in me still blooms"可知，此处是指花了一生的时间培育的东西。故选A。
【答案】36．to create；37．appeared；38．thrown；39．commonly；40．central；41．a；42．but/yet；43．experts；44．on/upon；45．which
【知识点】说明文；社会文化类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了人们燃放烟花爆竹作为烘托节日喜庆氛围的一种形式有着其悠久的历史，但由于其制作材料的特殊性，也会产生一些环境污染问题。
【点评】考查语法填空，本题考点涉及非谓语动词，时态，副词，名词，形容词，冠词，连词，介词，定语从句以及固定搭配等多个知识点的考查，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，并结合相关语法知识，进行分析推理，从而写出正确的单词形式。
36．句意：它们可以被设计成各种不同的颜色和图案，所以人们经常点燃一些烟花以创造一个有趣的烟花表演。in an effort to do sth固定短语，"试图做某事"，故填to create。
37．句意：历史学家认为，烟花最早出现在公元前2世纪的中国古代，当时烟花是用竹竿和火药制成的，扔进火里就会爆炸。此处为谓语动词，根据时间状语in the second century B.C.可知，动作发生在过去，用一般过去时，appear是不及物动词，用主动语态，故填appeared。
38．句意：历史学家认为，烟花最早出现在公元前2世纪的中国古代，当时烟花是用竹竿和火药制成的，扔进火里就会爆炸。这里when引导的从句使用了省略结构，完整的从句为：when they were thrown into a fire，当状语从句的主语和主句主语一致，且从句含有be动词时，可将从句主语和be动词省略，故填thrown。
39．句意：到了15世纪，烟花已经在欧洲流行起来，通常用于宗教节日和公共娱乐活动。此处用副词作状语修饰动词used，需要的词义为"通常地"，故填commonly。
40．句意：当美国移民离开欧洲时，他们带来了烟花，并使它们成为第一个独立日的核心部分，这一传统一直延续到今天。此处形容词作定语，修饰名词part，故填central。
41．句意：当美国移民离开欧洲时，他们带来了烟花，并使它们成为第一个独立日的核心部分，这一传统一直延续到今天。该部分属于同位语，对前面的内容进行补充说明，表示泛指一个传统，用不定冠词，tradition是以辅音音素开头，故填a。
42．句意：烟花非常受欢迎，但它们与空气污染增加有关，专家们担心它们对野生动物的负面影响。根据语意，前后两个分句"Fireworks are wildly popular"与"they have been linked to air pollution increases"之间是转折关系，使用并列连词but/yet，故填but/yet。
43．句意：烟花非常受欢迎，但它们与空气污染增加有关，专家们担心它们对野生动物的负面影响。expert为可数名词，此处为泛指意义，用复数，作主语，故填experts。
44．句意：烟花非常受欢迎，但它们与空气污染增加有关，专家们担心它们对野生动物的负面影响。effect on/upon固定短语，"对……的影响"，故填on/upon。
45．句意：烟花中的许多化学物质也会在环境中持续存在，这意味着它们顽固地停留在那里，而不是分解。 means they stubbornly sit there instead of breaking down 是非限制性定语从句，用关系代词which指代前文整个句子"Many of the chemicals in fireworks are also persistent in the environment"，故填which。
46．【答案】Dear fellow students.
So privileged are we that today Professor White will deliver a lecture themed Living in Harmony with Nature for us. Therefore, please allow me to represent us students to express our heartfelt gratitude and warm welcome to him. During this lecture, not only will Professor White share with us how to cause less pollution to the world, but he will also lead us to live a greener life. Most importantly, while enjoying this lecture, we will undoubtedly have a brand-new understanding of our earth.
What' s more, everyone attending this lecture is required to listen carefully, take notes if necessary and positively follow his instructions as requested. Hopefully, we will have a pleasant time together.
That' s all. Thank you!
【知识点】提纲作文；文字式应用文；半开放性作文
【解析】【分析】本题是一篇应用文写作，要求考生以校报英语版总编李华的身份在讲座前作简要发言。写作背景：你校邀请美国环保专家White教授作主题为" Livingin Harmony with Nature" 的讲座。写作要点已经给出，属于提纲类作文，内容包括： 1. 相关介绍；2. 注意事项。 提示中的内容比较泛泛，需要适当补充。本题对于考生的综合能力要求较高，要求考生有很强的谋篇布局的能力和组织要点的能力。需要注意紧扣文章主题，给出的要点都需要包括。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系。尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
【点评】本篇作文要点齐全，结构完整，条理清晰，应用了较多的语法结构和词汇，熟练地使用了语句间的连接成分，使整个文章结构紧凑，很好地完成了写作任务。例如：So privileged are we that today Professor White will deliver a lecture themed Living in Harmony with Nature for us. 运用了倒装句，结果状语从句；Therefore, please allow me to represent us students to express our heartfelt gratitude and warm welcome to him.运用了祈使句，不定式作宾补； During this lecture, not only will Professor White share with us how to cause less pollution to the world, but he will also lead us to live a greener life. 运用了并列句，倒装句；Most importantly, while enjoying this lecture, we will undoubtedly have a brand-new understanding of our earth. 运用了时间状语从句的省略；What' s more, everyone attending this lecture is required to listen carefully, take notes if necessary and positively follow his instructions as requested.运用了被动语态，省略。
47．【答案】We ended up filling two jumbo bags with different kinds of leaves. Oak, maple, and sycamore leaves crunched under our feet as we collected them from the park. Ollie was right: there was something thrilling about the idea of creating a costume out of nature' s own supplies. As we walked back to Ollie' s house, our bags rustling with each step. I couldn' t help but feel a surge of excitement for the upcoming contest. This was going to be the most unconventional costume we' d ever made.
Then the big moment came. On the night of the contest, the park was transformed into a colorful spectacle of creativity. As we arrived, we saw pirates, princesses, and even a giant jellyfish made entirely of balloons. Amidst the crowd, Ollie and I stood proudly in our leafy attire. When it was our turn to present our costume, we confidently strutted onto the makeshift stage. To our surprise, the crowd erupted into applause. Our innovative choice paid off. As we walked home that night, adorned in our makeshift tree costumes, we couldn' t stop smiling. Sometimes, the best themes are the ones you create yourself.
【知识点】文字式记叙文；开放性作文；读后续写
【解析】【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。通过阅读文章可知，每年十月，作者的邻居奥利都会举办万圣节服装比赛。今年的主题是创造力。奥利今年要用树叶做一套服装，非常有创意，作者也很喜欢奥利的想法。段落续写：①由第一段句首内容"我们最后在两个大袋子里装满了不同种类的叶子。"可知，第一段可以描写二人装满叶子后的动作和感受。②由第二段句首内容"然后重大时刻到来了。"可知，第二段可以描写大家看到二人的服装后人们的反应和二人的感受。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
【点评】本书面表达要点齐全，上下文连贯，使用一定数量的句式结构，让句子更加生动丰满，同时运用了许多高级词汇和固定短语，提高文章的档次，体现了对英语的熟练的驾驭能力。例如：Oak, maple, and sycamore leaves crunched under our feet as we collected them from the park. 运用了时间状语从句；there was something thrilling about the idea of creating a costume out of nature' s own supplies. 运用了there be句式；As we walked back to Ollie' s house, our bags rustling with each step， I couldn' t help but feel a surge of excitement for the upcoming contest. 运用了时间状语从句，独立主格结构；This was going to be the most unconventional costume we' d ever made.运用了限制性定语从句； On the night of the contest, the park was transformed into a colorful spectacle of creativity.运用了被动语态； As we arrived, we saw pirates, princesses, and even a giant jellyfish made entirely of balloons. 运用了时间状语从句； When it was our turn to present our costume, we confidently strutted onto the makeshift stage.运用了时间状语从句；As we walked home that night, adorned in our makeshift tree costumes, we couldn' t stop smiling. 运用了时间状语从句；Sometimes, the best themes are the ones you create yourself. 运用了限制性定语从句。
1 / 1江西省九江市武宁县尚美中学2023-2024学年高三下学期3月测试英语试题
一、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）
（2024高三下·武宁月考）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。
Embrace Diversity: 2024 International Cultural Festival
Welcome to the 2024 International Cultural Festival, a celebration of diversity, unity, and global harmony! This year' s festival promises to be a spectacular showcase of cultures from around the world, bringing people together to appreciate the richness and uniqueness of each heritage.
Cultural Extravaganza:
Join us for a mesmerizing journey through the diverse cultures represented at the festival. From captivating dance performances to tantalizing culinary delights, the International Cultural Festival is a feast for the senses. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors, enchanting music, and the spirit of camaraderie that transcends borders.
Interactive Workshops:
Engage in hands-on activities and workshops that offer a deeper understanding of various cultures. From traditional art and craft demonstrations to language tasters, these interactive sessions provide a unique opportunity to learn and appreciate the slight differences that make each culture special.
Global Marketplace:
Explore the Global Marketplace, where you can shop for unique handicrafts, traditional clothing, and exotic spices. This is a chance to support local artisans and take home a piece of the world' s cultural tapestry.
Educational Forums:
Research on deeply thought-provoking discussions and presentations on the importance of cultural diversity in today' s interconnected world. Learn how embracing different perspectives can foster understanding and tolerance, and ultimately contribute to global peace.
The 2024 International Cultural Festival is not just an event; it' s a celebration of the shared humanity that unites us all. Mark your calendars and join us in promoting harmony through cultural diversity. Let' s make this festival a memorable testament to the beauty of our global tapestry.
1．What is the main focus of the 2024 International Cultural Festival
A．Sports competition. B．Cultural diversity celebration.
C．Technological advancements. D．Political symposium.
2．What can visitors experience in the Interactive Workshops section
A．Cooking competitions. B．Scientific experiments.
C．Virtual reality games. D．Practical cultural activities.
3．Why are Educational Forums included in the festival
A．To emphasize the significance of cultural diversity.
B．To discuss global economic policies.
C．To promote traditional Chinese culture.
D．To organize cultural competitions.
【答案】1．B
2．D
3．A
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；时文广告类；应用文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了2024年国际文化节。
【点评】考查阅读理解，包含细节理解题、推理判断测题，是一篇介绍类阅读，注意先略读文章，掌握文章大意，再分析题干及选项，到文中找到相关内容并进行理解。
1．考查细节理解。根据第一段中的"Welcome to the 2024 International Cultural Festival, a celebration of diversity, unity, and global harmony!"欢迎来到2024年国际文化节，这是一个庆祝多样性、团结和全球和谐的节日！可知，2024年国际文化节主要是庆祝文化多样性、团结和全球和谐。故选B。
2．考查细节理解。根据Interactive Workshops:部分中的"Engage in hands-on activities and workshops that offer a deeper understanding of various cultures. "参加实践活动和研讨会，加深对不同文化的理解。可知，看出游客可以在Interactive Workshops里参与一些能够对各种文化提供更深刻理解的实践活动。故选D。
3．考查推理判断。根据Educational Forums部分中的"Research on deeply thought-provoking discussions and presentations on the importance of cultural diversity in today's interconnected world."研究关于文化多样性在当今相互联系的世界中的重要性的深刻发人深省的讨论和演讲。可知，举行教育论坛活动是为了强调文化多样性的重要性。故选A。
（2024高三下·武宁月考） 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。
If there' s one thing I' ve realized since becoming a male college student, it' s that finding a summer job is nearly impossible. I've applied to so many places and I' ve experienced so many interviews, but I always either get straight-up refusal or never hear from the company again.
One time, I even called one of the companies multiple times, but the manager avoided me. I was close to giving up. I felt like I was the only one struggling hard. I had a pretty good resume, and I always dressed nicely for my interviews, so why couldn' t I get a job
Well, the reason is actually right in front of me—I am a panies generally want students who can work all year long, but most of them aren' t willing to be flexible with schedules. I couldn' t tell you how many times interviewers told me that they were looking for someone permanent.
I tried looking for jobs marked as temporary ones. And I even once tried to apply through a temporary agency. But it didn' t work. Even if I wanted to work during the school year, none of the companies wanted to hire me because of my limited weekday availability. And despite not knowing if I could juggle (尽量兼顾) both school and a job, I even started to tell interviewers that I would like to work during the school year and give up my weekends. But I had no luck.
I' m not sure if there are others like me out there. But if you are going through something similar, what I want to tell you is to keep on trying. Despite being rejected so many times, I still applied for any job that I was qualified for. I even started my job search before the semester ended to get ahead. Eventually, I got my ideal summer job.
I know it' s frustrating, and you may feel like you' ve tried everything—that' s how I' ve felt for a long time. And now, with companies requiring years of experience, it' s even harder to get a job if you' re someone like me. But don' t give up. Keep searching and applying, sign up for sites that send you job offers and look on the university' s website for on-campus jobs.
4．What does the author want to convey in paragraph 2
A．His brilliant academic records.
B．The cause of his unemployment.
C．His jobless confusion in summer.
D．The social prejudice to graduates.
5．Why did the temporary agency fail the author
A．He was troubled with schoolwork.
B．He was thought to have tight work time.
C．He was unwilling to balance study and work.
D．He was regarded as an inexperienced student.
6．What can be concluded from paragraph 5
A．Well begun is half done.
B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．Everything comes to him who waits.
D．All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
7．What is the author' s main purpose in writing the last paragraph
A．To give advice.
B．To correct an error.
C．To compare occupations.
D．To recall regrettable experiences.
【答案】4．C
5．B
6．C
7．A
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者作为一名大学生找暑期工作频频受挫，但他没有放弃，最终找到了理想的暑期工作。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。
4．考查推理判断。根据第二段中的"One time, I even called one of the companies multiple times, but the manager avoided me. I was close to giving up．I felt like I was the only one struggling hard. I had a pretty good resume, and I always dressed nicely for my interviews, so why couldn't I get a job "有一次，我甚至多次给其中一家公司打电话，但经理没有见我。我几乎要放弃了。我觉得只有我一个人在苦苦挣扎。我有一份很好的简历，面试时我总是穿着得体，所以为什么我找不到工作呢？。可知，作者想在第2段中表达他失业时的困惑。故选C。
5．考查细节理解。根据第四段中的"Even if I wanted to work during the school year, none of the companies wanted to hire me because of my limited weekday availability. And despite not knowing if I could juggle (尽量兼顾) both school and a job, I even started to tell interviewers that I would like to work during the school year and give up my weekends. But I had no luck."即使我想在学年期间工作，也没有一家公司愿意雇佣我，因为我工作日的可用性有限。尽管我不知道自己是否能兼顾学校和工作，但我甚至开始告诉面试官，我想在学年工作，放弃周末。但我没有运气。可知，临时代理机构不愿意接纳作者是因为他们认为他工作时间很紧。故选B。
6．考查推理判断。根据第五段中的"Despite being rejected so many times, I still applied for any job that I was qualified for. I even started my job search before the semester ended to get ahead. Eventually, I got my ideal summer job. "尽管被拒绝了很多次，我仍然申请了任何我有资格的工作。我甚至在学期结束前就开始找工作，最终找到了理想的暑期工作。可知，只要一个人愿意等待，事情必将会发生。故选C。
7．考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的"But don't give up. Keep searching and applying, sign up for sites that send you job offers and look on the university's website for on-campus jobs. "但不要放弃。继续搜索和申请，注册向你发送工作邀请的网站，并在大学网站上寻找校内工作。可知，作者写最后一段的主要目的是提供建议。故选A。
（2024高三下·武宁月考） 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。
Why do children learn so quickly Is it simply a necessity, or is a child' s brain more capable of taking in new information than an adult' s brain
" It is a common way of thinking that ‘children are like sponges' and have the magical ability to learn new skills faster than an adult, but there are some misconceptions here, " said Debbie Raven, a researcher at the University of Chester. " A child' s cognitive (认知的) development is age-related and, naturally, children perform worse than their older peers in most areas. However, there are times when being young brings an advantage, and this is especially true around their earliest years.
This advantage is largely due to neuroplasticity, meaning the brain' s ability to form and change its connections, pathways and wiring based on experiences. Neuroplasticity is what gives children the capacity to learn-and, if necessary, unlearn-habits, routines, approaches and actions very quickly. This ability is most constant and rapid before a child' s fifth birthday, when much of what they encounter or experience is novel. " This ability to learn quickly is connected to several areas, including plasticity, their experiences with adults, their environment, and their biological drive to explore, " Raven said. " Childhood is a place where children spend their time catching up with adults' more sophisticated abilities. "
Language learning, in particular, is an area where children often have a huge advantage over adults. This is largely because " babies are able to tune in to the rhythm and sounds used in their native language, and can therefore become fluent speakers by the age of four. " This ability can help young children learn a second or third language with apparent ease, Raven said.
In a research paper, the authors suggest that " human babies are born seeing and hearing linguistic information that older children and adults miss, although they lose this ability with more experience in their environments. Moreover, babies can " discriminate speech sounds and tones used in al of the world' s languages, making them open to al input, regardless of the linguistic environment they are born into.
8．Why does Raven make the remarks in paragraph 2
A．To prove a new theory. B．To share personal experience.
C．To correct a wrong belief. D．To solve long-held confusion.
9．What' s one feature of " neuroplasticity"
A．It enables children to break a habit quickly.
B．It accompanies a person all through his life.
C．It is entirely based on a kid' s past experiences.
D．It disappears soon after a child' s fifth birthday.
10．What impacts kids' quick learning ability according to Raven
A．Their brain structure.
B．Their habits and routines.
C．Their parents' experiences.
D．Their inborn desire to explore.
11．What does the author mainly talk about in the last two paragraphs
A．Why children are talented language learners.
B．What are the proper ways of learning languages.
C．When is the best time to learn foreign languages.
D．How environments can influence language learning.
【答案】8．C
9．A
10．D
11．A
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；段落大意；说明文；科普类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，分析了孩子们学得快的原因，并解释了孩子为什么在语言学习领域有天赋。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和段落大意三个题型的考查，是一篇科研类阅读，通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
8．考查推理判断。根据第二段中的"‘It is a common way of thinking that ‘children are like sponges' and have the magical ability to learn new skills faster than an adult, but there are some misconceptions here, ' said Debbie Raven, a researcher at the University of Chester. ‘A child's cognitive (认知的) development is age-related and, naturally, children perform worse than their older peers in most areas. "切斯特大学的研究员黛比·拉文说："人们普遍认为，‘孩子就像海绵'，有比成年人更快地学习新技能的神奇能力，但这里也存在一些误解。孩子的认知发展与年龄有关，理所当然地，孩子在大多数领域的表现都比年长的同龄人差。可知，研究员黛比·拉文发表评论是为了纠正一个错误的信仰——孩子有比成年人更快地学习新技能的神奇能力。而实际上孩子的认知发展与年龄有关。故选C。
9．考查细节理解。根据第三段中的"Neuroplasticity is what gives children the capacity to learn-and, if necessary, unlearn-habits, routines, approaches and actions very quickly."神经可塑性使儿童有能力学习，并在必要时迅速忘记习惯、惯例、方法和行动。可知，"神经可塑性"的一个特点是它能使孩子们很快改掉一个习惯。故选A。
10．考查细节理解。根据第三段中的"‘This ability to learn quickly is connected to several areas, including plasticity, their experiences with adults, their environment, and their biological drive to explore, ' Raven said. "拉文说："这种快速学习的能力与几个方面有关，包括可塑性、与成年人相处的经历、环境和天生的探索动力。可知，拉文认为，孩子与生俱来的探索欲望影响了孩子的快速学习能力。故选D。
11．考查段落大意。根据倒数第二段中的"Language learning, in particular, is an area where children often have a huge advantage over adults. This is largely because …"尤其是在语言学习领域，儿童往往比成年人具有巨大优势。这在很大程度上是因为……；以及最后一段中的"In a research paper, the authors suggest that "human babies are born seeing and hearing linguistic information that older children and adults miss, although they lose this ability with more experience in their environments. "在一篇研究论文中，作者提出，"人类婴儿在出生时就看到和听到了年龄较大的儿童和成年人错过的语言信息，尽管他们在环境中有了更多的经验后就失去了这种能力。可知，作者在最后两段主要讲到为什么孩子在语言学习领域往往比成年人具有巨大优势，即为什么孩子是有天赋的语言学习者。故选A。
（2024高三下·武宁月考） 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。
Researchers from The University of Queensland(UQ)have helped design a new app to protect birds at risk of extinction across the world by eliminating language barriers among scientists. The Bird Language Diversity web app will help provide a " birds eye view" , ensuring vital information is shared to improve worldwide conservation.
UQ' s Dr Pablo Negret said the research team analysed more than 10,000 bird species, and found that 1,587 species have 10 languages or more spoken within their distributions. " Scientific information on species can be spread across different languages, but valuable information can go missing or get lost in translation," Dr Negret said. " Without enough sharing of information, this can affect the effectiveness of conservation measures. "
Take the common bird Pochard for example. It is classified as vulnerable species(易危种)and crosses 108 countries in Europe, Asia and north Africa, where a total of 75 official languages are spoken. The survival of the common Pochard, and so many other species, depends on effective cooperation and policy agreements among people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
This app reveals where threatened and migratory birds exist geographically, in relation to the language spoken in those regions. " We hope the app will encourage researchers and conservation organisations to interact with their peers in other regions, especially if they speak different languages, and be a starting point to allow everyone to work together to protect threatened species," Dr Negret said.
Dr Tatsuya Amano, a researcher and the co-author of the paper, said this work could extend further than bird species. " Any species, whether they' re mammals, amphibians(两栖动物), or plants, with a range crossing multiple countries will be impacted by language barriers, as well as species that migrate across different countries, such as marine species and butterflies," he said. " The significance of the impact of poor communication on such an important issue is evident, and is the reason why we' re working hard to improve science communication across languages. "
12．What does the underlined word " eliminating" in paragraph 1 mean
A．Giving in to. B．Coming across.
C．Putting up with. D．Breaking down.
13．What is the function of adequate sharing of information
A．Ensuring the effectiveness of protective measures.
B．Helping people know more about scientists' efforts.
C．Spreading knowledge of the diversity of birds worldwide.
D．Compromising the effectiveness of conservation measures.
14．What is shown on the app
A．The producer of the app.
B．The organizations involved.
C．The location of endangered birds.
D．The information of new geographers.
15．What can be the best title for the text
A．Birds Protection Is an Urgency
B．A New Bird App Spreads Its Wings
C．A New Bird App Helps Learn Languages
D．Poor Communication Impacts Cooperation
【答案】12．D
13．A
14．C
15．B
【知识点】推理判断题；词义猜测题；细节理解题；说明文；科普类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一款新型的应用程序，该程序被用来保护世界各地濒临灭绝的鸟类。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测，推理判断和标题归纳四个题型的考查，是一篇科技类阅读，首先要仔细阅读短文，掌握大意，然后结合具体的题目，再读短文，从中找出相关信息，就可以确定正确答案。
12．考查词义猜测。根据第一段中的"The Bird Language Diversity web app will help provide a ‘birds eye view', ensuring vital information is shared to improve worldwide conservation."鸟类语言多样性网络应用程序将有助于提供"鸟瞰视图"，确保重要信息共享，以改善全球保护；以及第二段中的"‘Scientific information on species can be spread across different languages, but valuable information can go missing or get lost in translation,' Dr Negret said. ""关于物种的科学信息可以在不同的语言中传播，但有价值的信息可能会在翻译中丢失或丢失，"内格雷特博士说。可知，这款应用程序通过打破科学家之间的语言障碍来保护世界各地濒临灭绝的鸟类。可推知，划线词eliminate在此是"破坏，消除"之意， 故选D。
13．考查推理判断。根据第二段中的"Without enough sharing of information, this can affect the effectiveness of conservation measures.""如果没有足够的信息共享，这可能会影响保护措施的有效性。可知，没有充分的信息共享可能会影响保护措施的有效性。所以充分的信息共享可以确保保护措施的有效性。故选A。
14．考查细节理解。根据第四段中的"This app reveals where threatened and migratory birds exist geographically, in relation to the language spoken in those regions. "该应用程序揭示了受威胁鸟类和候鸟的地理位置，以及这些地区的语言。可知，该应用程序显示了受威胁的候鸟地理上的位置，以及这些地区的语言。故选C。
15．考查标题归纳。根据第一段"Researchers from The University of Queensland(UQ)have helped design a new app to protect birds at risk of extinction across the world by eliminating language barriers among scientists. The Bird Language Diversity web app will help provide a ‘birds eye view', ensuring vital information is shared to improve worldwide conservation."昆士兰大学的研究人员帮助设计了一款新的应用程序，通过消除科学家之间的语言障碍，保护全世界面临灭绝风险的鸟类。鸟类语言多样性网络应用程序将有助于提供"鸟瞰视图"，确保重要信息共享，以改善全球保护。可知，本文主要介绍了一款新型的应用程序，该程序被用来保护世界各地濒临灭绝的鸟类。故选B。
二、第二节(共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
（2024高三下·武宁月考） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Be Funny
Humor can help you connect with other people and make unpleasant situations a little more bearable. 16． But it' s not that hard once you tap into your inner sense of humor. Even if you don' t think you' re naturally funny, there are things you can do to make yourself and other people laugh.
Learn from funny people. You can expand your reach a good deal by listening to other funny people. Whether they' re professional comedians, your parents, your kids, or your boss, learning from the funny people in your life is a key step towards being a funny person. 17． Look for what you admire most in these people.
Broaden your factual knowledge for joke material. 18． They may be your amazing knowledge of 17th-century poetry, your familiarity with fishing trips that went wrong, etc. Whatever the material is, it needs to resonate(引起共鸣)with your audience.
19． Being funny doesn' t come in a one-size-fits-all package. What makes you funny is unique to you and the way you observe the world. Trust that you do have a funny bone; as babies, we laugh from four months of age, and all children express humor naturally from the kindergarten age, using humor to entertain themselves and others. It' s already in you. You just need to bring it out!
Read, read, read. Get your hands on everything that is funny, and consume it like your mom told you not to. Chemists become chemists by reading and practicing chemistry. Sports writers become sports writers by reading and writing about sports. 20．
A. Strike while the iron is hot.
B. Trust in your inner sense of humor.
C. Observe the funnier things these people say or do.
D. Being funny might seem to take a great deal of work.
E. It' s much easier to find funny moments in familiar material.
F. You' ll become a humorous person by reading and practicing jokes.
G. The better you know someone, the easier it will be to make them laugh.
【答案】16．D；17．C；18．E；19．B；20．F
【知识点】说明文；七选五；学习教育类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了如何变得幽默的几种方法。
【点评】考查七选五，本文是一篇教育类阅读，要求在理解细节信息的基础上，着重考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。
16．根据空前"Humor can help you connect with other people and make unpleasant situations a little more bearable."幽默可以帮助你与他人建立联系，让不愉快的情况变得更容易忍受。引出话题，提到幽默可以帮助你与他人建立联系；以及空后"But it's not that hard once you tap into your inner sense of humor."但是一旦你挖掘了你内心的幽默感，这就不是那么难了。提到一旦你挖掘了你内心的幽默感，幽默就很容易了。 D. Being funny might seem to take a great deal of work. "变得有趣似乎需要大量的工作。"表明幽默有可能是困难的，与下文形成转折，语意连贯。故选D。
17．根据空前"Whether they're professional comedians, your parents, your kids, or your boss, learning from the funny people in your life is a key step towards being a funny person."无论他们是专业的喜剧演员，你的父母，你的孩子，还是你的老板，向生活中有趣的人学习是成为一个有趣的人的关键一步。可知，讲的是向生活中有趣的人学习是成为一个有趣的人的关键一步 C. Observe the funnier things these people say or do. " 观察这些人说或做的有趣的事情。"可知，承接上文内容，为对上文内容的语意递进，these people指代上文替代的人。故选C。
18．根据空前"Broaden your factual knowledge for joke material."拓宽你的笑话材料的事实知识；以及空后"They may be your amazing knowledge of 17th-century poetry, your familiarity with fishing trips that went wrong, etc."他们可能是你对17世纪诗歌的惊人知识，你对出错的钓鱼之旅的熟悉，等等。具体说明在熟悉的素材中找到有趣的时刻的例子。 E. It' s much easier to find funny moments in familiar material. "在熟悉的素材中找到有趣的时刻要容易得多。"可知，和上下文内容紧密连接，同时呼应标题，符合语境。故选E。
19．根据空后"Being funny doesn't come in a one-size-fits-all package. What makes you funny is unique to you and the way you observe the world. Trust that you do have a funny bone; as babies, we laugh from four months of age, and all children express humor naturally from the kindergarten age, using humor to entertain themselves and others."有趣并不是一个放之四海而皆准的东西。让你有趣的是你和你观察世界的方式。相信自己有一根幽默的骨头；作为婴儿，我们从四个月大的时候就会笑，所有的孩子从幼儿园开始就自然地表达幽默，用幽默来娱乐自己和他人。可知，讲的是我们本身就是一个幽默的人。 B. Trust in your inner sense of humor. "相信你内心的幽默感。"意思一致，为总结该段内容。故选B。
20．根据空前"Chemists become chemists by reading and practicing chemistry. Sports writers become sports writers by reading and writing about sports."化学家通过阅读和实践化学而成为化学家。体育作家通过阅读和撰写体育新闻而成为体育作家。为举例说明通过实践和练习来达到你的目的。 F. You' ll become a humorous person by reading and practicing jokes. "通过阅读和练习笑话，你会成为一个幽默的人。"可知，同样也是说明此观点，上下文紧密连接，符合语境。故选F。
三、第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
（2024高三下·武宁月考） 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、 B、 C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After my mother suffered from Alzheimer's disease（阿尔茨海默病）, the plants in our house began to die. In years past, I remember the deep, earthy smell that would 21． in our house after my mother had made her weekly watering rounds. Back then, I never connected it with the care that was at the 22． of everything she did.
But now, leaves were 23． , some dry and edged with brown, and many of the stems（茎） bare. It was a mark of how my mother can no longer attend to all the things that she lovingly cared for. I was so focused on the increasing 24． of her own care that her beloved plants had escaped my 25． .
I began her old rounds, pouring water into the thirsty soil, and soon the plants 26． . That's the thing about houseplants: They demand nothing. They wait quietly, no matter how 27． they are. But even after my best 28． , some of the plants couldn't survive. My mother's kind caregivers have since brought new ones to add to her 29． , and my father buys fresh flowers every week.
Though Alzheimer's disease 30． so much of her memory, her desire to care is still there. I would guide her down the steps to water the plants herself. I watched as her shaking hands picked the brown leaves. Each time, she smiled up at me with 31． satisfaction because being able to 32． something is still, what brings her the greatest joy.
I look at plants 33． these days. I see them as my mother does: 34． reminders of the need for kindness toward all living things. It is clear to me that the things we spend a lifetime 35． are never truly lost and the love she has planted in me still blooms（开花）.
21．A． pile on B． rise up C． come over D． wander off
22．A． beginning B． top C． foundation D． thought
23．A． dropping B． appearing C． turning D． waving
24．A． processes B． possibilities
C． goals D． demands
25．A． desire B． memory C． protection D． notice
26．A． recovered B． absorbed C． dried D． shone
27．A． lonely B． helpless C． thirsty D． anxious
28．A． contributions B． attempts
C． choices D． explorations
29．A． collection B． love C． sharing D． amusement
30．A． recalls B． hides C． steals D． escapes
31．A． deep B． passing C． slight D． longing
32．A． live with B． find out C． care for D． focus on
33．A． definitely B． curiously C． strangely D． differently
34．A． final B． quiet C． permanent D． quick
35．A． growing B． seeking C． expecting D． saving
【答案】21．B；22．C；23．A；24．D；25．D；26．A；27．C；28．B；29．A；30．C；31．A；32．C；33．D；34．B；35．A
【知识点】故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者的母亲平时喜欢照料院子里的花花草草，在母亲得了阿尔茨海默病之后，院子里的花草开始凋零，作者也注意到自己忽略了它们，于是开始认真照料它们，身边的亲朋好友也会给母亲带来新的花草，这让母亲非常开心，作者也意识到植物无声地提醒我们需要善待所有的生物，我们花了一生的时间培育的东西永远不会真正失去，母亲在作者身上种下的爱仍然盛开。
【点评】考查完形填空，本题考点涉及动词，名词，形容词，副词，固定短语等多个知识点的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析推理，从而选出正确答案。
21．句意：在过去的岁月里，我记得母亲每周浇完水后，我们家就会飘起浓浓的泥土味。A. pile on"堆积"；B. rise up"上升"；C. come over"顺便拜访"；D. wander off"走散"。根据空后"after my mother had made her weekly watering rounds"可知，此处是指飘起浓浓的泥土味。故选B。
22．句意：那时候，我从来没有把它和以她所做的一切为基础的照料联系在一起。A. beginning"开始"；B. top"顶部"；C. foundation"基础"；D. thought"思考"。根据空后"of everything she did"；以及空前"the care that"可知，此处是指以她所做的一切为基础的照料。故选C。
23．句意：但现在，叶子在掉落，有些干了，边缘呈褐色，许多茎都光秃秃的。A. dropping"掉落"；B. appearing"出现"；C. turning"拐弯"；D. waving"摆动"。根据空后"some dry and edged with brown"可知，此处是指叶子在掉落。故选A。
24．句意：我太专注于要求她自身的照料，以至于她心爱的植物都没有被我注意到。A. processes"过程"；B. possibilities"可能性"；C. goals"目标"；D. demands"要求"。根据上文"After my mother suffered from Alzheimer's disease"在我母亲患阿尔茨海默病之后)"可知，此处是指"我"太专注对她本身的照料的要求。故选D。
25．句意：我太专注于要求她自身的照料，以至于她心爱的植物都没有被我注意到。A. desire"愿望"；B. memory"记忆"；C. protection"保护"；D. notice"注意"。根据空前"I was so focused on"可知，此处是指没有注意到母亲心爱的植物。故选D。
26．句意：我开始了她的老惯例，把水倒进干渴的土壤里，植物很快就恢复了生机。A. recovered"恢复"；B. absorbed"吸收"；C. dried"使干燥"；D. shone"照耀"。根据上文"pouring water into the thirsty soil, and soon the plants"可知，此处是指植物很快恢复了生机。故选A。
27．句意：它们安静地等待，不管有多渴。A. lonely"孤独的"；B. helpless"无助的"；C. thirsty"渴的"；D. anxious"焦虑的"。根据上文"pouring water into the thirsty soil"可知，此处是指不管有多渴。故选C。
28．句意：但即使我尽了最大的努力，有些植物还是无法存活。A. contributions"贡献"；B. attempts "努力"；C. choices"选择"；D. explorations"探索"。根据空前"even after my best"可知，此处是指尽管做了最大的努力。故选B。
29．句意：后来，好心的照顾我母亲的人给她带来了一些新的花，增加了她的收藏，我父亲每周都会买鲜花。A. collection"收藏"；B. love"爱"；C. sharing"共享"；D. amusemen"t娱乐"。根据空前"My mother's kind caregivers have since brought new ones to add to her"可知，此处是指增加了母亲的收藏。故选A。
30．句意：虽然阿尔茨海默病偷走了她的很多记忆，但她照顾的愿望仍然存在。A. recalls"回忆"；B. hides"隐藏"；C. steals"偷"；D. escapes"逃跑"。根据空前"Alzheimer's disease"可知，此处是指阿尔茨海默病偷走了她的很多记忆。故选C。
31．句意：每一次，她都带着深深的满足对我微笑，因为能够照顾一些东西仍然是她最大的快乐。A. deep"深深的"；B. passing"暂时的"；C. slight"轻微的"；D. longing"渴望的"。根据空后"what brings her the greatest joy"可知，此处是指带着深深的满足。故选A。
32．句意：每一次，她都带着深深的满足对我微笑，因为能够照顾一些东西仍然是她最大的快乐。A. live with"接受"；B. find out"找出"；C. care for"照顾"；D. focus on"集中于"。根据上文"her desire to care is still there"可知，此处是指能够照顾一些东西仍然是她最大的快乐。故选C。
33．句意：现在我对植物的看法不同了。A. definitely"肯定地"；B. curiously"好奇地"；C. strangely"奇怪地"；D. differently"不同地"。根据下文"I see them as my mother does"我像我母亲一样看待它们。可知，此处是指对植物的看法不同了。故选D。
34．句意：像我母亲那样看待它们：无声地提醒我们需要善待所有的生物。A. final"最终的"；B. quiet "安静的"；C. permanent"永恒的"；D. quick"快速的"。根据上文"They wait quietly"它们安静地等待。可知，此处是指无声地提醒。故选B。
35．句意：我很清楚，我们花了一生的时间培育的东西永远不会真正失去，她在我身上种下的爱仍然盛开。A. growing"种植"；B. seeking"寻找"；C. expecting"期待"；D. saving"节省"。根据"and the love she has planted in me still blooms"可知，此处是指花了一生的时间培育的东西。故选A。
四、第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分,满分15分)
（2024高三下·武宁月考） 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。
Fireworks are essentially rockets in their simplest form. They produce noise, light and smoke, and sometimes they even explode sending up floating materials, like confetti (五彩纸屑). They can be designed to burn in all different colors and patterns, so people often set off a number of them in an effort 36． (create) an interesting fireworks display or show.
Historians believe fireworks 37． (appear) for the first time in ancient China in the second century B. C. , when they were made from bamboo stalks and gunpowder that would explode when 38． (throw) into a fire. They were said to drive away evil spirits. By the 15th century, fireworks had become popular in Europe, 39． (common) used for religious festivals and public entertainment. And when the U. S. settlers left Europe, they brought fireworks with them and made them a 40． (centre) part of the first Independence Day, 41． tradition still followed today.
Fireworks are wildly popular, 42． they have been linked to air pollution increases, and 43． (expert) are concerned about their negative effects 44． wildlife. Although they' re fleeting and infrequent, fireworks shows spray out a toxic concoction (混合物) that rains down quietly into lakes, rivers, and bays throughout the country. Many of the chemicals in fireworks are also persistent in the environment, 45． means they stubbornly sit there instead of breaking down.
【答案】36．to create；37．appeared；38．thrown；39．commonly；40．central；41．a；42．but/yet；43．experts；44．on/upon；45．which
【知识点】说明文；社会文化类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了人们燃放烟花爆竹作为烘托节日喜庆氛围的一种形式有着其悠久的历史，但由于其制作材料的特殊性，也会产生一些环境污染问题。
【点评】考查语法填空，本题考点涉及非谓语动词，时态，副词，名词，形容词，冠词，连词，介词，定语从句以及固定搭配等多个知识点的考查，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，并结合相关语法知识，进行分析推理，从而写出正确的单词形式。
36．句意：它们可以被设计成各种不同的颜色和图案，所以人们经常点燃一些烟花以创造一个有趣的烟花表演。in an effort to do sth固定短语，"试图做某事"，故填to create。
37．句意：历史学家认为，烟花最早出现在公元前2世纪的中国古代，当时烟花是用竹竿和火药制成的，扔进火里就会爆炸。此处为谓语动词，根据时间状语in the second century B.C.可知，动作发生在过去，用一般过去时，appear是不及物动词，用主动语态，故填appeared。
38．句意：历史学家认为，烟花最早出现在公元前2世纪的中国古代，当时烟花是用竹竿和火药制成的，扔进火里就会爆炸。这里when引导的从句使用了省略结构，完整的从句为：when they were thrown into a fire，当状语从句的主语和主句主语一致，且从句含有be动词时，可将从句主语和be动词省略，故填thrown。
39．句意：到了15世纪，烟花已经在欧洲流行起来，通常用于宗教节日和公共娱乐活动。此处用副词作状语修饰动词used，需要的词义为"通常地"，故填commonly。
40．句意：当美国移民离开欧洲时，他们带来了烟花，并使它们成为第一个独立日的核心部分，这一传统一直延续到今天。此处形容词作定语，修饰名词part，故填central。
41．句意：当美国移民离开欧洲时，他们带来了烟花，并使它们成为第一个独立日的核心部分，这一传统一直延续到今天。该部分属于同位语，对前面的内容进行补充说明，表示泛指一个传统，用不定冠词，tradition是以辅音音素开头，故填a。
42．句意：烟花非常受欢迎，但它们与空气污染增加有关，专家们担心它们对野生动物的负面影响。根据语意，前后两个分句"Fireworks are wildly popular"与"they have been linked to air pollution increases"之间是转折关系，使用并列连词but/yet，故填but/yet。
43．句意：烟花非常受欢迎，但它们与空气污染增加有关，专家们担心它们对野生动物的负面影响。expert为可数名词，此处为泛指意义，用复数，作主语，故填experts。
44．句意：烟花非常受欢迎，但它们与空气污染增加有关，专家们担心它们对野生动物的负面影响。effect on/upon固定短语，"对……的影响"，故填on/upon。
45．句意：烟花中的许多化学物质也会在环境中持续存在，这意味着它们顽固地停留在那里，而不是分解。 means they stubbornly sit there instead of breaking down 是非限制性定语从句，用关系代词which指代前文整个句子"Many of the chemicals in fireworks are also persistent in the environment"，故填which。
五、第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
46．（2024高三下·武宁月考） 假定你是校报英语版总编李华，你邀请到了美国环保专家White教授作主题为" Livingin Harmony with Nature" 的讲座。请你在讲座前简要发言，内容包括：
1. 相关介绍；2. 注意事项。
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。
Dear fellow students,
【答案】Dear fellow students.
So privileged are we that today Professor White will deliver a lecture themed Living in Harmony with Nature for us. Therefore, please allow me to represent us students to express our heartfelt gratitude and warm welcome to him. During this lecture, not only will Professor White share with us how to cause less pollution to the world, but he will also lead us to live a greener life. Most importantly, while enjoying this lecture, we will undoubtedly have a brand-new understanding of our earth.
What' s more, everyone attending this lecture is required to listen carefully, take notes if necessary and positively follow his instructions as requested. Hopefully, we will have a pleasant time together.
That' s all. Thank you!
【知识点】提纲作文；文字式应用文；半开放性作文
【解析】【分析】本题是一篇应用文写作，要求考生以校报英语版总编李华的身份在讲座前作简要发言。写作背景：你校邀请美国环保专家White教授作主题为" Livingin Harmony with Nature" 的讲座。写作要点已经给出，属于提纲类作文，内容包括： 1. 相关介绍；2. 注意事项。 提示中的内容比较泛泛，需要适当补充。本题对于考生的综合能力要求较高，要求考生有很强的谋篇布局的能力和组织要点的能力。需要注意紧扣文章主题，给出的要点都需要包括。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系。尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
【点评】本篇作文要点齐全，结构完整，条理清晰，应用了较多的语法结构和词汇，熟练地使用了语句间的连接成分，使整个文章结构紧凑，很好地完成了写作任务。例如：So privileged are we that today Professor White will deliver a lecture themed Living in Harmony with Nature for us. 运用了倒装句，结果状语从句；Therefore, please allow me to represent us students to express our heartfelt gratitude and warm welcome to him.运用了祈使句，不定式作宾补； During this lecture, not only will Professor White share with us how to cause less pollution to the world, but he will also lead us to live a greener life. 运用了并列句，倒装句；Most importantly, while enjoying this lecture, we will undoubtedly have a brand-new understanding of our earth. 运用了时间状语从句的省略；What' s more, everyone attending this lecture is required to listen carefully, take notes if necessary and positively follow his instructions as requested.运用了被动语态，省略。
47．（2024高三下·武宁月考） 第二节 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。续写词数应为150左右。
Every October, my neighborhood has a Halloween costume contest. And every October, my neighbor Ollie and I race to the announcement board in the park to find out the theme. One year, the theme was " Dress up as your favorite book character. " Another year, it was " Be something scary. " But this year, the theme was kind of, well, themeless.
" Be creative " I said, reading the announcement board. " That' s not really a theme, is it "
Ollie hopped off his skateboard s to get a closer look. " You' re right," he agreed. " I think my favorite theme ever was ‘Superheroes' . I loved my Super-Force Flying Eagles costume so much, I kept that thing hanging in my close t for years!"
" My favorite theme was ‘Farm Animals' . " I giggled. " Remember how you insisted on being a Stegosaurus (剑龙) "
" When I was five, dinosaurs were my world. " Ollie laughed. " I would have loved to see a Stegosaurus out grazing with the cows. "
" Now that' s the creative spirit we need for this challenge!" I said. " Maybe, since we don' t know exactly what we want to be yet, we should start by choosing some cool costume-making materials. "
" I' ve got it!" Ollie said, scooping up a bunch of fallen leaves.
" Really " I said. " You' re going to make an entire costume out of leaves "
" Why not " he said, scooping up some more.
" They' re totally free, and I can guarantee, no one will be a tree as great as me. "
" Don' t you mean, a tree as great as we " I grinned.
" Um, first, that grammar doesn' t sound right," said Ollie. " And second, no way! Think of your own creative ideas. "
" Aw, come on," I said. " You should be flattered that I like your idea so much. Plus, I just thought of the perfect way to make branches. "
Finally, Ollie said OK.
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。
Paragraph 1: We ended up filling two jumbo bags with different kinds of leaves.
Paragraph 2: Then the big moment came.
【答案】We ended up filling two jumbo bags with different kinds of leaves. Oak, maple, and sycamore leaves crunched under our feet as we collected them from the park. Ollie was right: there was something thrilling about the idea of creating a costume out of nature' s own supplies. As we walked back to Ollie' s house, our bags rustling with each step. I couldn' t help but feel a surge of excitement for the upcoming contest. This was going to be the most unconventional costume we' d ever made.
Then the big moment came. On the night of the contest, the park was transformed into a colorful spectacle of creativity. As we arrived, we saw pirates, princesses, and even a giant jellyfish made entirely of balloons. Amidst the crowd, Ollie and I stood proudly in our leafy attire. When it was our turn to present our costume, we confidently strutted onto the makeshift stage. To our surprise, the crowd erupted into applause. Our innovative choice paid off. As we walked home that night, adorned in our makeshift tree costumes, we couldn' t stop smiling. Sometimes, the best themes are the ones you create yourself.
【知识点】文字式记叙文；开放性作文；读后续写
【解析】【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。通过阅读文章可知，每年十月，作者的邻居奥利都会举办万圣节服装比赛。今年的主题是创造力。奥利今年要用树叶做一套服装，非常有创意，作者也很喜欢奥利的想法。段落续写：①由第一段句首内容"我们最后在两个大袋子里装满了不同种类的叶子。"可知，第一段可以描写二人装满叶子后的动作和感受。②由第二段句首内容"然后重大时刻到来了。"可知，第二段可以描写大家看到二人的服装后人们的反应和二人的感受。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
【点评】本书面表达要点齐全，上下文连贯，使用一定数量的句式结构，让句子更加生动丰满，同时运用了许多高级词汇和固定短语，提高文章的档次，体现了对英语的熟练的驾驭能力。例如：Oak, maple, and sycamore leaves crunched under our feet as we collected them from the park. 运用了时间状语从句；there was something thrilling about the idea of creating a costume out of nature' s own supplies. 运用了there be句式；As we walked back to Ollie' s house, our bags rustling with each step， I couldn' t help but feel a surge of excitement for the upcoming contest. 运用了时间状语从句，独立主格结构；This was going to be the most unconventional costume we' d ever made.运用了限制性定语从句； On the night of the contest, the park was transformed into a colorful spectacle of creativity.运用了被动语态； As we arrived, we saw pirates, princesses, and even a giant jellyfish made entirely of balloons. 运用了时间状语从句； When it was our turn to present our costume, we confidently strutted onto the makeshift stage.运用了时间状语从句；As we walked home that night, adorned in our makeshift tree costumes, we couldn' t stop smiling. 运用了时间状语从句；Sometimes, the best themes are the ones you create yourself. 运用了限制性定语从句。
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