海南省海口市海南中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次（6月）月考试题 英语（Word版含解析，无听力音频及听力原文）

海南中学2023-2024学年高二第二学期
第二次月考英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分。满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟
第Ⅰ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。
1. What part of maths is the woman bad at
A. Shapes B. Numbers C. Angles
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends B. Brother and sister C. Doctor and patient
3. What industry does the woman hope to work in
A. Travel B. Finance C. Medicine
4. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a classroom B. In the wild C. In a hospital
5. When will the woman’s mother probably arrive
A. At about 12:00 p. m. B. At about 3:00 p. m. C. At about 6:00 p. m.
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 upsets the woman
A. Her campus life B. Her friends’ attitude C. Her recent schoolwork
7. What is the man like according to the woman
A. Strict B. Positive C. Knowledgeable
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the man’s job probably
A. A tour guide B. A ship captain C. A seaport manager
9. Which country is the woman from
A. China B. Singapore C. Italy
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What do the speakers mainly talk about
A. Robots will take jobs from humans.
B. Robots will replace humans entirely.
C. Robots will be introduced into homes.
11. How does the man think about robots
A. They are not very friendly.
B. They break down regularly.
C. They do more with less cost.
12. What percentage of jobs will be at risk during the next decade
A. 3% B. 15% C. 33%
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man’s job about
A. Observing the planets
B. Doing research in space
C. Teaching others knowledge
14. What is the man looking at today
A. Mars B. Venus C. The Moon
15. Where will the woman have lunch
A. At the man’s office B. At a café C. At her home
16. What will the woman do next
A Go home B. Use the telescope C. Have lunch
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. During which season did the speaker’s journey take place
A. Winter B. Fall C. Summer
18. What is the speaker’s biggest challenge
A. Traveling alone B. Bearing the heat C. Cycling for long
19. What did the family do for the speaker
A. They invited him to their house.
B. They taught him a new language.
C. They guided him through the desert.
20. What offers inspiration for the speaker’s new book
A. New friends B. The landscape C. Local food
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Biggest Events in the States
Mardi Gras
Mobile, Alabama
Attendance: One million
Believe it or not, the Mardi Gras celebration in Mobile is even older than the one in New Orleans since this Gulf Coast city has much of the same French and Cajun culture as the latter. The celebration dates back to 1703 and includes nearly a month of parades, running from mid-January up through Late February.
Mount Marathon Race
Seward, Alaska
Attendance: 40, 000
This 103-year old tradition is the 10th-oldest foot race in America, but it’s by far the most scenic. The short-but-dangerous competition is held every July 4, racing up the side of Seward’s Mount Marathon through cliffs, waterfalls, and breathtaking views of southeast Alaska. Once at the top, racers look back down to the finish line with top finishers completing the three-mile roundtrip in just over 40 minutes.
Little Rock Riverfest
Little Rock, Arkansas
Attendance: 100, 000—200, 000
This annual music festival held along the Arkansas River has been running for over 40 years, bringing some of the biggest names in rock music. The festival runs every Memorial Day weekend, and this year featured Peter Frampton, Young the Giant, and Highly Suspect.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Norwich, Connecticut
Attendance: 300,000
In just five short years, little Norwich, Connecticut, has developed one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the country, with an estimated 300, 000 people coming to this town of 40, 000 for bagpipes, beer, and plenty of Irish food. The mile-long parade is held on March 4, the early date giving people with other St. Patrick’s plans the chance to have two holidays, which might be a big reason for its popularity.
1. What do Mobile and New Orleans have in common
A. They are coastal cities.
B. They have large populations.
C. They are related to French culture.
D. They enjoy a history of about 300 years.
2. What’s special about the event held in Seward
A. It has the most participants of all.
B. Racers see striking scenery along the way.
C. Racers run great risks on the mountaintop.
D. It is the oldest marathon event in America.
3. Which event will be most attractive to food lovers
A. Mardi Gras. B. Little Rock Riverfest.
C. Mount Marathon Race. D. St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
B
In May 2019, a friend who had previously been involved in the Restless Development Sierra Leone Business Brains project encouraged me to apply for the “Saving Lives II” project. Seeing this as an opportunity to move closer to my ambition of working in the medical field in the near future, I eagerly seized the chance. Fortunately, my performance during the interview led to me being awarded the role.
Following the basic training, I was sent to volunteer in Kurubonla, a remote community located in the northern region of Sierra Leone. This assignment presented challenges such as limited road access and communication networks. At first, I felt concerned about being sent there, but with a determined mindset, I set out on the journey, driven by a passion to contribute to my country’s development and to push my personal boundaries.
As I got to know the community, I quickly realized that the challenges extended beyond language barriers and cultural differences; there was also a sense of isolation from my peers. However, I refused to allow these challenges to stop me. I threw myself in my duties, working together with local leaders and community members to identify the most pressing needs. Together, we carried out the projects aimed at improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure (基础设施). Additionally, I organized workshops and training courses to share my knowledge and skills with the locals.
Over time, I witnessed the positive impact of our collective efforts. Healthcare facilities improved, the number of students in schools increased, and the overall quality of life in the community showed signs of improvement. These achievements were not solely mine; they were a testament to the cooperative spirit and commitment of the entire community.
4. What do we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs
A. He was unwilling to volunteer in Sierra Leonne.
B. He felt excited about the assignment in Kurubonla.
C. He applied for the “Saving Lives Ⅱ” project for his future promise.
D. He was immediately sent to Kurubonla after he was awarded the role.
5. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. He assisted in the projects led by the locals.
B He met with only language and cultural barriers.
C. He overcame challenges to serve the community.
D. He attended the training courses organized by the local leaders.
6. Which of the following best describes the author’s personality
A. Devoted but stubborn. B. Determined and passionate.
C. Confident and cautious. D. Motivated but moody.
7. What is the passage mainly about
A. The author’s growth through volunteering.
B. Language and culture in voluntary work.
C. Collective efforts in community development.
D. Volunteers’ challenges in remote communities.
C
When you think of a new place for growing food, you might think of Mars. But one Italian family believes one possible place is right here on the Earth: the ocean.
Nemo’s Garden is the world’s first underwater system of land plants. Located off the coast of Noli, Italy, it consists of several greenhouses called biospheres, each of which is attached to the seafloor. “The aim of it is to change agriculture, and add a possibility for growing produce in the ocean,” says co-founder Luca Gamberini.
His father Sergio Gamberini came up with the idea by combining his two passions — diving and gardening. In 2012, the project began with planting basil (罗勒) underwater. Now Nemo’s Garden is growing strong.
“Our limited number of resources can not promise sustainable (可持续的) development,” Luca says, “and we believe that underwater gives us some advantages over traditional agriculture.”
Floating six to ten meters underwater, plants in Nemo’s Garden are separated from any outside pathogens (病原体). Also, the temperature of the ocean water is an ideal environment for plant life. Besides, Nemo’s Garden uses a technique that uses water-based nutrients (养分) instead of soil. “Also, there is little interaction with the underwater environment and related ecosystems, which means no harm is caused to sea creatures,” adds Luca.
Everything is monitored on land through cameras and sensors, and settings can be adjusted. When it’s time to harvest, a diver will cut the vegetation, place it in bags and float them to the surface.
The team at Nemo’s Garden has plans for even bigger biospheres in the future, as well as other locations. Luca believes the future of Nemo’s Garden will be mostly along the coastlines where communities could benefit from the added space it offers.
8. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. The greenhouse. B. The seafloor. C. Underwater system. D. Nemo’s Garden.
9. Why did Luca start the underwater system
A. To combine his two hobbies. B. To feed the growing population.
C. To seek sustainable farming. D. To develop healthy ways of life.
10. What’s the main idea of paragraph 5
A. The advantages of Nemo’s Garden. B. The construction of Nemo’s Garden.
C. The structure of Nemo’s Garden. D. The techniques used in Nemo’s Garden.
11. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A research paper. B. A science magazine. C. A journal entry. D. A science fiction.
D
This week, Google researchers published a paper describing results from an AI tool built to create music. The tool, called MusicLM, is not the first AI music tool to be launched. But the examples Google provided demonstrate musical creative ability based on a limited set of descriptive words.
Several different music examples produced by MusicLM were published online. Some of the generated music came from just one- or two-word descriptions, such as “jazz”, “rock” or “techno (高科技舞曲)”. The tool also created other examples from more detailed descriptions containing whole sentences.
In one example, Google researchers included these instructions to MusicLM, “It is a soundtrack of a game. It is fast-paced and upbeat, with a catchy electric guitar riff (反复乐节). The music is repetitive and easy to remember, but with unexpected sounds ...” In the resulting recording, the music seemed to keep very close to the description. The team said the more detailed the description was, the better the system could attempt to produce it.
The MusicLM model operates similarly to the machine-learning systems used by ChatGPT. ChatGPT and MusicLM both require powerful computers to operate complex machine-learning models. The San Francisco-based company OpenAI launched ChatGPT late last year. ChatGPT has recently received a lot of attention because of its ability to generate complex writings and other content from just a simple description in natural languages. Such tools can produce human-like results because they are trained on huge amounts of data. Many different materials are fed into the systems to permit them to learn complex skills to create realistic works.
However, the MusicLM researchers said there were some risks linked to the new tool. One of the biggest issues the researchers identified was biases (偏好) present in the training data. A bias might be including too much of one side and not enough of the other. The researchers said this raised a question about appropriateness for music generation for cultures underrepresented in the training data.
12. What can we learn about MusicLM
A. It is the first AI music tool to be launched.
B. It requires detailed descriptions of full sentences.
C. It creates music based on simple descriptive words.
D. It generates complex writings from a simple description.
13. What is the similarity between ChatGPT and MusicLM
A. They can take the place of musicians. B. They have gained commercial success.
C. They don't have any practical use in life. D. They are based on huge amounts of data.
14. Which of the following is an issue of the MusicLM model
A. Creating music with strong biases. B. Requiring too much training data.
C. Being difficult for some people to use. D. Producing music works with no creativity.
15. What would be the best title for the text
A. The future of humans with AI B. A new AI tool to make music
C. Music created by some AI tools D. AI and its function in culture development
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Social media scam is a form of phishing in which cybercriminals connect with their victims through social media platforms. ___16___ After the victim accepts it, they soon form a conversation. They can also publish a link that sounds attractive (“put your data and win a car”). Below, see how to protect yourself from scammers on social media;
Accept friend requests with caution.
___17___ You should pay attention to when the account is registered and who accepts their friend request. Also remember to check the kind of information the person publishes.
Avoid links that request personal data.
No social media platform will ask its users to click an outside link to update their personal information. Check with the official customer support if you are unsure. Internet users should apply the principle better safe than sorry.
___18___
Do not use the same password across all your online accounts. If one account gets hacked, all of them will. It is always better to have distinct login details for each platform as well.
Make sure not to reveal personal information.
Do not publish your address, phone number, or place of work on your social media account for your safety. ___19___ Always be cautious if someone shows too much interest in your personal affairs. Even your friends might have been backed, so be careful.
Check whether the account is verified when approached with offers.
When you get a strange message, or an offer to buy or sell something on social media, first check if the account is verified. ___20___
Social media scams can be financially damaging and emotionally distressing. We hope that these tips will come in handy for you. Remember, safety first in the online world just as it is in the real world.
A. Do not send money to anyone before that.
B It usually starts by sending a friend request.
C. Always use a strong password to improve security.
D. Create a unique login and password for each platform.
E. Also, do not give away this information to strangers in conversations.
F. Be careful of friend requests from unknown individuals, as they may have ill intent.
G. Before making friends with someone that you do not know, carefully examine the account.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15个小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings. It ___21___ wealth. Fish also stands for harmony and happy marriages ___22___ they multiply rapidly and some times swim in pairs. Fish is an important ___23___ in traditional values and are among the signs showing that something is ___24___ to be successful. The most popular fish theme found in Chinese art and ___25___ is that of the carp (鲤鱼). The ___26___ of “boneless” techniques makes the swimming fish more real and convincing. Known to most Westerners as koi fish (锦鲤), the Chinese carp has ___27___ symbolic values within Chinese culture. The carp is a powerful symbol of ___28___. The scales and whisker (须) of the carp is ___29___ to that of a dragon, a great symbol of power in China. During the Spring Festival “lucky money” is ___30___ in red envelopes decorated with a carp and symbols of long life ___31___ peaches and pine trees. There are many different ___32___ of the carp, with the major ones being black, white, red and yellow.
“You are not ___33___, so how would you know the happiness of fish ” Chuang Tsu created this famous saying when he ___34___ an issue with Hui Tsu. The message of the story is that someone has his own enjoyment while others can ___35___ appreciate that.
21. A. produces B. spreads C. determines D. represents
22. A. so B. because C. unless D. though
23 A. picture B. animal C. food D. symbol
24. A. used B. afraid C. forced D. likely
25. A. technology B. culture C. transport D. education
26. A. identity B. application C. shortcoming D. insurance
27. A. selfless B. peaceful C. numerous D. informal
28. A. beauty B. strength C. smartness D. wisdom
29. A. helpful B. true C. similar D. rude
30. A. cut off B. taken away C. given out D. used up
31. A. such as B. as a result of C. owing to D. in front of
32. A. names B. owners C. shelters D. colours
33. A. fish B. history C. water D. air
34. A. wrote B. tested C. performed D. discussed
35. A. always B. never C. easily D. mostly
第二节（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Most of the Chinatown in San Francisco ____36____ (destroy) in the 1906 earthquake, but the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture. ____37____ (traditional), visitors enter Chinatown through the legendary Dragon Gate, which was built using materials ____38____ (donate) from China. Other famous sites include the Tin How Temple and Ban k of Canton, to name but a few. Visitors can also spend hours just exploring the interesting sights, smells, and sounds of China. Portsmouth Square is also a key site, being the centre of Chinatown. It has a long and famous history, ____39____ the author Robert Louis Stevenson having spent much time writing there. These days, the square is a great place to see traditional Chinese culture in real life, such as games of Chinese chess, and people ____40____ (practise) tai chi.
The stores in the Chinatown offer ____41____ unique range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing. All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine can be found, too, ____42____ there are Chinese tea stores, where visitors can taste and buy varieties of Chinese tea.
But perhaps ____43____ many tourists and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown is its food. There is Chinese food ____44____ (suit) everyone’s taste, with traditional dishes from all over China.
Chinatowns are an important part of the ____45____ (diversity) culture of the USA. They allow visitors who have never been to China to experience traditional Chinese culture first hand.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假设你是李华，请向你校英文报“城市风采”栏目写一篇短文，介绍一个国内你喜欢或去过的地方。内容包括：
1.该地方的基本情况（如名称、地理位置、人口、面积等）；
2.该地方的特色（如景点、文化等）；
3.你对该地方的印象和感受。
注意：（1）词数不少于80字；
（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 读后续写
Erie raised his daughter Riley alone. One day, Eric noticed a young teenage boy standing in front of a drugstore. He approached him, and found out that the boy wanted to buy medicine for his sick mother, but had no money. The boy cried out, “if I don’t bring home medicine, my mom will die. But I won’t be able to handle it.”
Upon hearing this Erie didn’t hesitate to pay for the medicine. “I’ll pay for the medicine on his behalf,” he said, handing the pharmacist (药剂师) a couple of bills from his pocket. The boy looked at Erie with grateful eyes, and cried, “Thank you so much. You are heaven-sent.”
“There will always be people willing to help you, son,” Eric told him before handing him two portions of food. “Here, take this to your mom and have a hot meal with her,” he said before letting the boy go.
His daughter Riley saw the whole scene and said, “Dad, we have barely enough money. Why did you pay for the medicine ” “Riley, the good you put out into the world will eventually find its way back to you. Just keep doing good,” Eric told his daughter.
When Riley turned thirty, she needed an operation urgently after being told there was something wrong with her heart. With difficulty breathing, Eric rushed Riley to the hospital in an ambulance. “You’ll be alright, Riley.” he cried. “Don’t worry, Daddy is here. We’ll get through this together,” he promised her.
Eric did try his best to find the money for bis daughter’s operation. He asked all of his friends, but it was still not enough. Therefore, Eric decided to sell their house. It was enough to pay for her operation, but they would be left with nothing, “it’s okay,” he told himself. I will be able to earn money again, but if I lose my daughter, nothing will ever bring her back.”
By the time Erie made it back to the hospital, Riley was in her hospital room, weak and pale. He sat beside her bed and held her hand. “You’ll be okay, my sweet daughter. We’ll soon have the money for the operation,” he promised her.
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。
Para 1: Eric suddenly noticed an envelope on the bed.
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Para2: He ran to the doctor’s office and hugged him.
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海南中学2023-2024学年高二第二学期
第二次月考英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分。满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟
第Ⅰ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。
1. What part of maths is the woman bad at
A. Shapes B. Numbers C. Angles
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends B. Brother and sister C. Doctor and patient
3. What industry does the woman hope to work in
A. Travel B. Finance C. Medicine
4. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a classroom B. In the wild C. In a hospital
5. When will the woman’s mother probably arrive
A. At about 12:00 p. m. B. At about 3:00 p. m. C. At about 6:00 p. m.
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 upsets the woman
A. Her campus life B. Her friends’ attitude C. Her recent schoolwork
7. What is the man like according to the woman
A. Strict B. Positive C. Knowledgeable
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the man’s job probably
A. A tour guide B. A ship captain C. A seaport manager
9. Which country is the woman from
A. China B. Singapore C. Italy
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What do the speakers mainly talk about
A. Robots will take jobs from humans.
B. Robots will replace humans entirely.
C Robots will be introduced into homes.
11. How does the man think about robots
A. They are not very friendly.
B. They break down regularly.
C. They do more with less cost.
12. What percentage of jobs will be at risk during the next decade
A. 3% B. 15% C. 33%
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man’s job about
A. Observing the planets
B. Doing research in space
C. Teaching others knowledge
14. What is the man looking at today
A. Mars B. Venus C. The Moon
15. Where will the woman have lunch
A. At the man’s office B. At a café C. At her home
16. What will the woman do next
A. Go home B. Use the telescope C. Have lunch
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. During which season did the speaker’s journey take place
A. Winter B. Fall C. Summer
18. What is the speaker’s biggest challenge
A. Traveling alone B. Bearing the heat C. Cycling for long
19. What did the family do for the speaker
A. They invited him to their house.
B. They taught him a new language.
C. They guided him through the desert.
20. What offers inspiration for the speaker’s new book
A. New friends B. The landscape C. Local food
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Biggest Events in the States
Mardi Gras
Mobile, Alabama
Attendance: One million
Believe it or not, the Mardi Gras celebration in Mobile is even older than the one in New Orleans since this Gulf Coast city has much of the same French and Cajun culture as the latter. The celebration dates back to 1703 and includes nearly a month of parades, running from mid-January up through Late February.
Mount Marathon Race
Seward, Alaska
Attendance: 40, 000
This 103-year old tradition is the 10th-oldest foot race in America, but it’s by far the most scenic. The short-but-dangerous competition is held every July 4, racing up the side of Seward’s Mount Marathon through cliffs, waterfalls, and breathtaking views of southeast Alaska. Once at the top, racers look back down to the finish line with top finishers completing the three-mile roundtrip in just over 40 minutes.
Little Rock Riverfest
Little Rock, Arkansas
Attendance: 100, 000—200, 000
This annual music festival held along the Arkansas River has been running for over 40 years, bringing some of the biggest names in rock music. The festival runs every Memorial Day weekend, and this year featured Peter Frampton, Young the Giant, and Highly Suspect.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Norwich, Connecticut
Attendance: 300,000
In just five short years, little Norwich, Connecticut, has developed one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the country, with an estimated 300, 000 people coming to this town of 40, 000 for bagpipes, beer, and plenty of Irish food. The mile-long parade is held on March 4, the early date giving people with other St. Patrick’s plans the chance to have two holidays, which might be a big reason for its popularity.
1. What do Mobile and New Orleans have in common
A. They are coastal cities.
B. They have large populations.
C. They are related to French culture.
D. They enjoy a history of about 300 years.
2. What’s special about the event held in Seward
A. It has the most participants of all.
B Racers see striking scenery along the way.
C. Racers run great risks on the mountaintop.
D. It is the oldest marathon event in America.
3. Which event will be most attractive to food lovers
A. Mardi Gras. B. Little Rock Riverfest.
C. Mount Marathon Race. D. St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。本文介绍了美国各州的几个大型活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mardi Gras中的“Believe it or not, the Mardi Gras celebration in Mobile is even older than the one in New Orleans since this Gulf Coast city has much of the same French and Cajun culture as the latter.(信不信由你，Mobile的Mardi Gras狂欢节庆祝活动甚至比New Orleans的还要古老，因为这个海湾沿岸的城市和New Orleans有着很多相同的法国和卡津文化。)”可知，Mobile和New Orleans这两个城市都有丰富的法国和卡津文化。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mount Marathon Race中的“This 103-year old tradition is the 10th-oldest foot race in America, but it’s by far the most scenic. The short-but-dangerous competition is held every July 4, racing up the side of Seward’s Mount Marathon through cliffs, waterfalls, and breathtaking views of southeast Alaska.(这个有103年历史的传统是美国第10古老的徒步比赛，但它是迄今为止风景最美的。该短而险的赛事每年7月4日举行，通过悬崖，瀑布和阿拉斯加东南部的壮丽景色，在苏厄德山马拉松的一边比赛)”可知，这个只有3英里的高山马拉松沿途经过了悬崖峭壁和瀑布，一路都有让人惊叹的自然风光。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据St. Patrick’s Day Parade中的“In just five short years, little Norwich, Connecticut, has developed one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the country, with an estimated 300, 000 people coming to this town of 40, 000 for bagpipes, beer, and plenty of Irish food.(在短短5年的时间里，康涅狄格的小诺里奇已经发展出全国最大的圣帕特里克节庆祝活动之一，估计有30万人来到这个4万人口的小镇，品尝风笛、啤酒和大量的爱尔兰食物。)”可知，盛大的St. Patrick’s Day节日游行活动中的特色有风笛、啤酒和爱尔兰美食。故选D。
B
In May 2019, a friend who had previously been involved in the Restless Development Sierra Leone Business Brains project encouraged me to apply for the “Saving Lives II” project. Seeing this as an opportunity to move closer to my ambition of working in the medical field in the near future, I eagerly seized the chance. Fortunately, my performance during the interview led to me being awarded the role.
Following the basic training, I was sent to volunteer in Kurubonla, a remote community located in the northern region of Sierra Leone. This assignment presented challenges such as limited road access and communication networks. At first, I felt concerned about being sent there, but with a determined mindset, I set out on the journey, driven by a passion to contribute to my country’s development and to push my personal boundaries.
As I got to know the community, I quickly realized that the challenges extended beyond language barriers and cultural differences; there was also a sense of isolation from my peers. However, I refused to allow these challenges to stop me. I threw myself in my duties, working together with local leaders and community members to identify the most pressing needs. Together, we carried out the projects aimed at improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure (基础设施). Additionally, I organized workshops and training courses to share my knowledge and skills with the locals.
Over time, I witnessed the positive impact of our collective efforts. Healthcare facilities improved, the number of students in schools increased, and the overall quality of life in the community showed signs of improvement. These achievements were not solely mine; they were a testament to the cooperative spirit and commitment of the entire community.
4. What do we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs
A. He was unwilling to volunteer in Sierra Leonne.
B. He felt excited about the assignment in Kurubonla.
C. He applied for the “Saving Lives Ⅱ” project for his future promise.
D. He was immediately sent to Kurubonla after he was awarded the role.
5. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. He assisted in the projects led by the locals.
B. He met with only language and cultural barriers.
C. He overcame challenges to serve the community.
D. He attended the training courses organized by the local leaders.
6. Which of the following best describes the author’s personality
A. Devoted but stubborn. B. Determined and passionate.
C. Confident and cautious. D. Motivated but moody.
7. What is the passage mainly about
A. The author’s growth through volunteering.
B. Language and culture in voluntary work.
C. Collective efforts in community development.
D. Volunteers’ challenges in remote communities.
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从申请参加“拯救生命II”这个项目，到遇到困难，再到克服困难，最后体验成长的过程。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。由第一段中“Seeing this as an opportunity to move closer to my ambition of working in the medical field in the near future, I eagerly seized the chance (我认为这是一个机会，让我在不久的将来更接近我在医疗领域工作的抱负，我急切地抓住了这个机会。)”可知，作者认为这是他实现在医学领域工作梦想的机会，他申请了“拯救生命Ⅱ”项目。故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。由第三段中“However, I refused to allow these challenges to stop me. I threw myself in my duties, working together with local leaders and community members to identify the most pressing needs. (然而，我拒绝让这些挑战阻止我。我全身心投入到自己的职责中，与当地领导人和社区成员一起努力，找出最迫切的需求。)”可知，作者不畏惧挑战，而是全身心投入到自己的使命中。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。由第二段中“At first, I felt concerned about being sent there, but with a determined mindset, I set out on the journey, driven by a passion to contribute to my country’s development and to push my personal boundaries. (起初，我对被送到那里感到担心，但带着坚定的心态，我开始了这段旅程，为我的国家的发展做出贡献，并突破我的个人界限。)”可知，作者有坚定的信念和热情。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“In May 2019, a friend who had previously been involved in the Restless Development Sierra Leone Business Brains project encouraged me to apply for the “Saving Lives II” project. Seeing this as an opportunity to move closer to my ambition of working in the medical field in the near future, I eagerly seized the chance. (2019年5月，一位曾参与“不宁发展塞拉利昂商业大脑”项目的朋友鼓励我申请“拯救生命II”项目。我认为这是一个机会，让我在不久的将来更接近我在医疗领域工作的抱负，我急切地抓住了这个机会。)”和第二段中“At first, I felt concerned about being sent there, but with a determined mindset, I set out on the journey, driven by a passion to contribute to my country’s development and to push my personal boundaries. (起初，我对被送到那里感到担心，但带着坚定的心态，我开始了这段旅程，为我的国家的发展做出贡献，并突破我的个人界限。)”可知，全文讲述作者从申请参加“拯救生命II”这个项目，到遇到困难，再到克服困难，最后体验成长的过程。故选A确。
C
When you think of a new place for growing food, you might think of Mars. But one Italian family believes one possible place is right here on the Earth: the ocean.
Nemo’s Garden is the world’s first underwater system of land plants. Located off the coast of Noli, Italy, it consists of several greenhouses called biospheres, each of which is attached to the seafloor. “The aim of it is to change agriculture, and add a possibility for growing produce in the ocean,” says co-founder Luca Gamberini.
His father Sergio Gamberini came up with the idea by combining his two passions — diving and gardening. In 2012, the project began with planting basil (罗勒) underwater. Now Nemo’s Garden is growing strong.
“Our limited number of resources can not promise sustainable (可持续的) development,” Luca says, “and we believe that underwater gives us some advantages over traditional agriculture.”
Floating six to ten meters underwater, plants in Nemo’s Garden are separated from any outside pathogens (病原体). Also, the temperature of the ocean water is an ideal environment for plant life. Besides, Nemo’s Garden uses a technique that uses water-based nutrients (养分) instead of soil. “Also, there is little interaction with the underwater environment and related ecosystems, which means no harm is caused to sea creatures,” adds Luca.
Everything is monitored on land through cameras and sensors, and settings can be adjusted. When it’s time to harvest, a diver will cut the vegetation, place it in bags and float them to the surface.
The team at Nemo’s Garden has plans for even bigger biospheres in the future, as well as other locations. Luca believes the future of Nemo’s Garden will be mostly along the coastlines where communities could benefit from the added space it offers.
8. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. The greenhouse. B. The seafloor. C. Underwater system. D. Nemo’s Garden.
9. Why did Luca start the underwater system
A. To combine his two hobbies. B. To feed the growing population.
C. To seek sustainable farming. D. To develop healthy ways of life.
10. What’s the main idea of paragraph 5
A. The advantages of Nemo’s Garden. B. The construction of Nemo’s Garden.
C. The structure of Nemo’s Garden. D. The techniques used in Nemo’s Garden.
11. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A research paper. B. A science magazine. C. A journal entry. D. A science fiction.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章主要讲述了意大利的Nemo's Garden项目，这是世界上第一个水下种植系统，旨在通过在海洋中种植作物来改变农业，并在海洋中增加种植农产品的可能性。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前面的内容“Nemo’s Garden is the world’s first underwater system of land plants. (Nemo’s Garden是世界上第一个水下陆地植物系统。)”以及“Located off the coast of Noli, Italy,(它位于意大利诺利海岸，)”可知，此处划线词it指代的是前文的Nemo’s Garden。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中““Our limited number of resources cannot promise sustainable (可持续的) development,” Luca says, “and we believe that underwater gives us some advantages over traditional agriculture.”(“我们有限的资源无法保证可持续的发展，”卢卡说，“我们相信，与传统农业相比，水下农业给了我们一些优势。”)”可知，因为有限的资源无法保证可持续的发展，因此卢卡开始水下农业的目的是为了寻找可持续发展的农业。故选C。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第五段“Floating six to ten meters underwater, plants in Nemo’s Garden are separated from any outside pathogens (病原体). Also, the temperature of the ocean water is an ideal environment for plant life. Besides, Nemo’s Garden uses a technique that uses water-based nutrients (养分) instead of soil.( Nemo’s Garden的植物漂浮在水下6到10米的地方，与外界的病原体隔绝。此外，海水的温度是植物生存的理想环境。此外，Nemo’s Garden采用了一种利用水基养分而不是土壤的技术。)”可知，Nemo’s Garden能够与外界的病原体隔离，以及该项目采用的是利用水基养分而不是土壤的技术，由此概括本段主要讲述的是Nemo’s Garden项目的优势。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，这篇文章主要讲述了意大利的Nemo’s Garden项目，这是世界上第一个水下种植系统，旨在通过在海洋中种植作物来改变农业，并在海洋中增加种植农产品的可能性。整个种植过程通过摄像头和传感器在陆地上监控，收获时潜水员会将植物切割并浮到水面。未来，Nemo’s Garden团队计划在更大的生物圈中扩展项目，并选择其他地点，主要集中在沿海地区，以便社区可以从增加的种植空间中受益。故推断本文出自于一篇科学杂志。故选B。
D
This week, Google researchers published a paper describing results from an AI tool built to create music. The tool, called MusicLM, is not the first AI music tool to be launched. But the examples Google provided demonstrate musical creative ability based on a limited set of descriptive words.
Several different music examples produced by MusicLM were published online. Some of the generated music came from just one- or two-word descriptions, such as “jazz”, “rock” or “techno (高科技舞曲)”. The tool also created other examples from more detailed descriptions containing whole sentences.
In one example, Google researchers included these instructions to MusicLM, “It is a soundtrack of a game. It is fast-paced and upbeat, with a catchy electric guitar riff (反复乐节). The music is repetitive and easy to remember, but with unexpected sounds ...” In the resulting recording, the music seemed to keep very close to the description. The team said the more detailed the description was, the better the system could attempt to produce it.
The MusicLM model operates similarly to the machine-learning systems used by ChatGPT. ChatGPT and MusicLM both require powerful computers to operate complex machine-learning models. The San Francisco-based company OpenAI launched ChatGPT late last year. ChatGPT has recently received a lot of attention because of its ability to generate complex writings and other content from just a simple description in natural languages. Such tools can produce human-like results because they are trained on huge amounts of data. Many different materials are fed into the systems to permit them to learn complex skills to create realistic works.
However, the MusicLM researchers said there were some risks linked to the new tool. One of the biggest issues the researchers identified was biases (偏好) present in the training data. A bias might be including too much of one side and not enough of the other. The researchers said this raised a question about appropriateness for music generation for cultures underrepresented in the training data.
12. What can we learn about MusicLM
A. It is the first AI music tool to be launched.
B. It requires detailed descriptions of full sentences.
C. It creates music based on simple descriptive words.
D. It generates complex writings from a simple description.
13. What is the similarity between ChatGPT and MusicLM
A. They can take the place of musicians. B. They have gained commercial success.
C. They don't have any practical use in life. D. They are based on huge amounts of data.
14. Which of the following is an issue of the MusicLM model
A. Creating music with strong biases. B. Requiring too much training data.
C. Being difficult for some people to use. D. Producing music works with no creativity.
15. What would be the best title for the text
A The future of humans with AI B. A new AI tool to make music
C. Music created by some AI tools D. AI and its function in culture development
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了谷歌研发了一种叫做MusicLM的AI智能工具，这种AI工具可以根据书面描述和其他输入创建音乐。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“But the examples Google provided demonstrate musical creative ability based on a limited set of descriptive words.(但谷歌提供的例子展示了基于有限的描述性词语的音乐创作能力。)”和第二段中“Several different music examples produced by MusicLM were published online. Some of the generated music came from just one- or two-word descriptions, such as ‘jazz’, ‘rock’ or ‘techno (高科技舞曲)’. (MusicLM制作的几个不同的音乐示例在网上发布。一些生成的音乐仅来自一两个词的描述，如‘爵士’、‘摇滚’或‘科技’。)”可知，关于MusicLM我们能了解到它能根据简单的描述词创作音乐。故选C项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Such tools can produce human-like results because they are trained on huge amounts of data. (这些工具可以产生类似人类的结果，因为它们经过了大量数据的训练。)”可知， ChatGPT和MusicLM之间的相似之处是它们都是基于大量的数据。故选D项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“One of the biggest issues the researchers identified was biases (偏好) present in the training data. A bias might be including too much of one side and not enough of the other. (研究人员发现的最大问题之一是训练数据中存在的偏见。偏见可能是包括了太多的一方面，而没有足够的另一方面。)”可知，MusicLM模型的问题是创作带有强烈偏见的音乐。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“This week, Google researchers published a paper describing results from an AI tool built to create music. The tool, called MusicLM, is not the first AI music tool to be launched. (本周，谷歌研究人员发表了一篇论文，描述了一种用于创作音乐的人工智能工具的结果。这个名为MusicLM的工具并不是第一个推出的人工智能音乐工具。)”并结合全文可知，本文讲述了谷歌研发出叫做MusicLM的AI智能工具，这种AI工具可以根据书面描述和其他输入创建音乐。选项B符合主题，故选B项。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Social media scam is a form of phishing in which cybercriminals connect with their victims through social media platforms. ___16___ After the victim accepts it, they soon form a conversation. They can also publish a link that sounds attractive (“put your data and win a car”). Below, see how to protect yourself from scammers on social media;
Accept friend requests with caution.
___17___ You should pay attention to when the account is registered and who accepts their friend request. Also remember to check the kind of information the person publishes.
Avoid links that request personal data.
No social media platform will ask its users to click an outside link to update their personal information. Check with the official customer support if you are unsure. Internet users should apply the principle better safe than sorry.
___18___
Do not use the same password across all your online accounts. If one account gets hacked, all of them will. It is always better to have distinct login details for each platform as well.
Make sure not to reveal personal information.
Do not publish your address, phone number, or place of work on your social media account for your safety. ___19___ Always be cautious if someone shows too much interest in your personal affairs. Even your friends might have been backed, so be careful.
Check whether the account is verified when approached with offers.
When you get a strange message, or an offer to buy or sell something on social media, first check if the account is verified. ___20___
Social media scams can be financially damaging and emotionally distressing. We hope that these tips will come in handy for you. Remember safety first in the online world just as it is in the real world.
A. Do not send money to anyone before that.
B. It usually starts by sending a friend request.
C. Always use a strong password to improve security.
D. Create a unique login and password for each platform.
E. Also, do not give away this information to strangers in conversations.
F. Be careful of friend requests from unknown individuals, as they may have ill intent.
G. Before making friends with someone that you do not know, carefully examine the account.
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. D 19. E 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了社交媒体诈骗的常见手法和预防措施。
【16题详解】
上文“Social media scam is a form of phishing in which cybercriminals connect with their victims through social media platforms.(社交媒体诈骗是网络犯罪分子通过社交媒体平台与受害者联系的一种网络钓鱼形式)”说明了社交媒体诈骗的定义，下文“After the victim accepts it, they soon form a conversation.(受害者接受后，他们很快就形成了对话)”说明了受害者与诈骗者如何建立联系，B项“它通常从发送好友请求开始。”承上启下，it指代上文的Social media scam，a friend request与下文的it呼应，符合语境。故选B项。
【17题详解】
上文“Accept friend requests with caution.(谨慎地接受好友请求)”作为本段的小标题，概括段落大意，下文“You should pay attention to when the account is registered and who accepts their friend request.(您应该注意帐户何时注册以及谁接受他们的好友请求)”说明要关注好友请求的账号，F项“小心陌生人的交友请求，因为他们可能有恶意。”对小标题进行进一步解释，friend requests与上下文相呼应，符合语境。故选F项。
【18题详解】
下文“Do not use the same password across all your online accounts. (不要在所有在线帐户中使用相同的密码)”说明不要使用同一个密码，空处作为小标题应该扩本段内容，D项“为每个平台创建独特的登录名和密码。”承接下文，符合语境。故选D项。
【19题详解】
上文“Do not publish your address, phone number, or place of work on your social media account for your safety.(为了您的安全，不要在您的社交媒体帐户上公布您的地址、电话号码或工作地点)”说明不要在网上公布个人信息，空处承接上文，E项“此外，不要在谈话中向陌生人透露这些信息。”与上文构成并列关系，this information与上文your address, phone number, or place of work相呼应，符合语境。故选E项。
【20题详解】
上文“When you get a strange message, or an offer to buy or sell something on social media, first check if the account is verified(当收到奇怪的信息或在社交媒体上有买卖物品的提议时，首先检查该账号是否经过验证)”说明收到奇怪信息或转账要求时，应先检查该帐户是否经过验证，A项“在此之前不要给任何人汇款。”承接上文，that指代上文first check if the account is verified，符合语境。故选A项。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15个小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings. It ___21___ wealth. Fish also stands for harmony and happy marriages ___22___ they multiply rapidly and some times swim in pairs. Fish is an important ___23___ in traditional values and are among the signs showing that something is ___24___ to be successful. The most popular fish theme found in Chinese art and ___25___ is that of the carp (鲤鱼). The ___26___ of “boneless” techniques makes the swimming fish more real and convincing. Known to most Westerners as koi fish (锦鲤), the Chinese carp has ___27___ symbolic values within Chinese culture. The carp is a powerful symbol of ___28___. The scales and whisker (须) of the carp is ___29___ to that of a dragon, a great symbol of power in China. During the Spring Festival “lucky money” is ___30___ in red envelopes decorated with a carp and symbols of long life ___31___ peaches and pine trees. There are many different ___32___ of the carp, with the major ones being black, white, red and yellow.
“You are not ___33___, so how would you know the happiness of fish ” Chuang Tsu created this famous saying when he ___34___ an issue with Hui Tsu. The message of the story is that someone has his own enjoyment while others can ___35___ appreciate that.
21. A. produces B. spreads C. determines D. represents
22. A. so B. because C. unless D. though
23. A. picture B. animal C. food D. symbol
24. A. used B. afraid C. forced D. likely
25. A. technology B. culture C. transport D. education
26. A. identity B. application C. shortcoming D. insurance
27. A. selfless B. peaceful C. numerous D. informal
28. A. beauty B. strength C. smartness D. wisdom
29. A. helpful B. true C. similar D. rude
30. A. cut off B. taken away C. given out D. used up
31. A. such as B. as a result of C. owing to D. in front of
32. A. names B. owners C. shelters D. colours
33. A. fish B. history C. water D. air
34. A. wrote B. tested C. performed D. discussed
35. A. always B. never C. easily D. mostly
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了鱼在中国传统文化和传统价值中有着重要的意义。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它代表了财富。A. produces生产；B. spreads展开；C. determines决定；D. represents代表。根据下文“also stands for”可知，空格处动词与stands for同义，表示“代表”。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：鱼也代表和谐和幸福的婚姻，因为它们繁殖迅速，有时还成双成对地游泳。A. so因此；B. because因为；C. unless除非；D. though虽然。“繁殖迅速，有时还成双成对地游泳”是“鱼也代表和谐和幸福的婚姻”的原因，用连词because引导原因状语从句。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：鱼在传统价值观中是一个重要的象征，是预示某事可能成功的标志之一。A. picture图片；B. animal动物；C. food食物；D. symbol象征，符号。根据上文“In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings.”和“Fish also stands for harmony and happy marriages”可知，鱼在传统文化中有诸多的含义，也代表着和谐和幸福的婚姻，所以它是传统价值观中是一个重要的象征。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：鱼在传统价值观中是一个重要的象征，是预示某事可能成功的标志之一。A. used用过的；B. afraid害怕的；C. forced被迫的；D. likely可能的。根据上文“In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings.”和“Fish is an important 　　3 　　 in traditional values”可知，鱼在传统文化和传统价值中有着重要的意义，结合常识可推知，它是预示某事可能成功的标志之一。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在中国艺术和文化中，最受欢迎的鱼题材是鲤鱼。A. technology技术；B. culture文化；C. transport运输；D. education教育。根据上文“In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings.”和空格前“Chinese art”可知，鲤鱼是中国艺术和文化中最受欢迎的题材。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“没骨”手法的运用，使游鱼的形象更加真实可信。A. identity身份；B. application应用；C. shortcoming缺点；D. insurance保险。结合常识可知，“‘boneless’ techniques (没骨画法)”是一种中国画技法，所以句中指这种技法的运用。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：中国鲤鱼被大多数西方人称为锦鲤，在中国文化中有许多象征意义。A. selfless无私的；B. peaceful和平的；C. numerous许多的；D. informal非正式的。根据上文“In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings.”可知，鱼在传统文化中有诸多的含义，鲤鱼也是如此。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：鲤鱼是力量的有力象征。A. beauty美丽；B. strength力量；C. smartness机灵；D. wisdom智慧。根据下文“The scales and whisker (须) of the carp is 　　9 　　 to that of a dragon, a great symbol of power in China.”可知，作者把鲤鱼与龙进行对比，龙是权力的象征，所以鲤鱼也象征着力量。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：鲤鱼的鳞片和胡须与龙的相似，龙在中国是权力的象征。A. helpful有帮助的；B. true真实的；C. similar相像的；D. rude粗鲁的。结合常识可知，鲤鱼的鳞片和胡须与龙的相似。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：春节期间，“压岁钱”是用鲤鱼和桃子、松树等象征长寿的东西装饰的红包分发的。A. cut off切断；B. taken away拿走；C. given out分发；D. used up用完。结合常识可知，春节要分发压岁钱。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：春节期间，“压岁钱”是用鲤鱼和桃子、松树等象征长寿的东西装饰的红包分发的。A. such as比如；B. as a result of作为……的结果；C. owing to因为；D. in front of在……前面。下文“peaches and pine trees”是对“symbols of long life”的举例说明。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：鲤鱼有许多不同的颜色，最主要的有黑色、白色、红色和黄色。A. names名字；B. owners业主；C. shelters庇护所；D. colours颜色。根据下文“with the major ones being black, white, red and yellow”可知，鲤鱼有很多不同的颜色。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：子非鱼,安知鱼之乐？ A. fish鱼；B. history历史；C. water水；D. air空气。结合常识和下文“how would you know the happiness of fish ”可知，这里是名句“子非鱼,安知鱼之乐？”。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：创祖在与惠祖讨论问题时创造了这句名言。A. wrote写；B. tested考验；C. performed执行；D. discussed讨论。结合常识和下文“an issue with Hui Tsu”可知，这是创祖在与惠祖在讨论问题时留下的名句。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：这个故事传达的信息是，有些人有自己的乐趣，而其他人永远不会理解。A. always总是；B. never决不；C. easily容易地；D. mostly多半。根据我们对名词“子非鱼,安知鱼之乐？”的理解和上文“so how would you know the happiness of fish ”可知，其他人不会理解别人的乐趣。故选B项。
第二节（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Most of the Chinatown in San Francisco ____36____ (destroy) in the 1906 earthquake, but the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture. ____37____ (traditional), visitors enter Chinatown through the legendary Dragon Gate, which was built using materials ____38____ (donate) from China. Other famous sites include the Tin How Temple and Ban k of Canton, to name but a few. Visitors can also spend hours just exploring the interesting sights, smells, and sounds of China. Portsmouth Square is also a key site, being the centre of Chinatown. It has a long and famous history, ____39____ the author Robert Louis Stevenson having spent much time writing there. These days, the square is a great place to see traditional Chinese culture in real life, such as games of Chinese chess, and people ____40____ (practise) tai chi.
The stores in the Chinatown offer ____41____ unique range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing. All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine can be found, too, ____42____ there are Chinese tea stores, where visitors can taste and buy varieties of Chinese tea.
But perhaps ____43____ many tourists and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown is its food. There is Chinese food ____44____ (suit) everyone’s taste, with traditional dishes from all over China.
Chinatowns are an important part of the ____45____ (diversity) culture of the USA. They allow visitors who have never been to China to experience traditional Chinese culture first hand.
【答案】36. was destroyed
37. Traditionally
38. donated
39. with 40. practising
41. a 42. and
43. what 44. to suit
45. diverse
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。主要介绍了旧金山的唐人街，包括其历史、建筑、文化以及特色商品和食物，让读者更加了解这个充满中华文化特色的地方。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意：旧金山的大部分唐人街在1906年的地震中被毁，但城市和居民重建了它，并小心翼翼地加入了许多中国建筑。destroy作本句谓语，和主语Most of the Chinatown之间是被动关系，用被动语态，根据时间状语in the 1906可知，用一般过去时，主语Most of the Chinatown作为整体看，为第三人称单数。故填was destroyed。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：传统上，游客要通过传说中的龙门进入唐人街，龙门是用中国捐赠的材料建造的。空处修饰空后整个句子，应该用副词修饰，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Traditionally。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：传统上，游客要通过传说中的龙门进入唐人街，龙门是用中国捐赠的材料建造的。本句已有谓语动词was built，所以donate用非谓语形式，作后置定语，和逻辑主语materials之间是被动关系，用过去分词表被动。故填donated。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：它有着悠久而著名的历史，作家罗伯特·路易斯·史蒂文森曾在那里花了很多时间写作。分析句子结构可知，空后动词用非谓语动词，此处应是with引导的复合结构。故填with。
【40题详解】
考查独立主格。句意：如今，这个广场是一个在现实生活中看到中国传统文化的好地方，比如下棋和打太极拳。本句已有谓语动词is，此处是独立主格结构，动词practise和逻辑主语people之间是主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填practising。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：唐人街的商店提供各种独特的纪念品、商品和服装。此处是固定搭配：a range of意为“一系列”，unique发音是以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。
【42题详解】
考查连词。句意：各种传统的中草药也可以找到，还有中国茶商店，游客可以在那里品尝和购买各种中国茶。根据句意可知，前后文为并列关系，应该用and连接。故填and。
【43题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：但也许许多游客和旧金山人对唐人街最珍视的是它的食物。分析句子结构可知，空处引导主语从句，从句中缺少宾语，指物，用what引导。故填what。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：有适合每个人口味的中国菜，有来自中国各地的传统菜肴。此处是非谓语动词作后置定语，被修饰词Chinese food是动词suit的执行者，应用不定式作后置定语。故填to suit。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：唐人街是美国多元文化的重要组成部分。空后是名词，所以空处应填形容词作定语，diversity的形容词形式是diverse意为“多种多样的”。故填diverse。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假设你是李华，请向你校英文报“城市风采”栏目写一篇短文，介绍一个国内你喜欢或去过的地方。内容包括：
1.该地方的基本情况（如名称、地理位置、人口、面积等）；
2.该地方的特色（如景点、文化等）；
3.你对该地方的印象和感受。
注意：（1）词数不少于80字；
（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
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【答案】
The most beautiful place I like best is definitely my hometown, Haikou, the capital city of Hainan Province, neighboring Guangdong Province. Being a charming coastal city. Haikou enjoys a history of several hundred years and has a population of about three million.
My city is renowned for its pleasant climate and the picturesque scenery, making it a popular tourist destination, which attracts lots of visitors from home and abroad. What’s more, it is abundant in tasty tropical fruits, most of which are exported to other countries. Besides, Haikou also boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with a blend of traditional Hainanese culture and modern urban life to offer, like Haikou Cavalry Old Street.
In a word, every bit of Haikou impresses me and the longer I stay here, the more I love it.
【解析】
【导语】本篇是开放性写作。要求考生向你校英文报“城市风采”栏目写一篇短文，介绍一个国内你喜欢或去过的地方。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
1. 迷人的：charming→captivating
2. 另外：what’s more→moreover
3. 提供：offer→provide
4. 总之：in a word→in short
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Besides, Haikou also boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with a blend of traditional Hainanese culture and modern urban life to offer, like Haikou Cavalry Old Street.
拓展句：Besides, Haikou also boasts a vibrant cultural scene, which is a blend of traditional Hainanese culture and modern urban life, offering attractions like Haikou Cavalry Old Street.
【点睛】[高分句型1]My city is renowned for its pleasant climate and the picturesque scenery, making it a popular tourist destination, which attracts lots of visitors from home and abroad.(which引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2]What’s more, it is abundant in tasty tropical fruits, most of which are exported to other countries.(most of which引导的非限制性定语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 读后续写
Erie raised his daughter Riley alone. One day, Eric noticed a young teenage boy standing in front of a drugstore. He approached him, and found out that the boy wanted to buy medicine for his sick mother, but had no money. The boy cried out, “if I don’t bring home medicine, my mom will die. But I won’t be able to handle it.”
Upon hearing this, Erie didn’t hesitate to pay for the medicine. “I’ll pay for the medicine on his behalf,” he said, handing the pharmacist (药剂师) a couple of bills from his pocket. The boy looked at Erie with grateful eyes, and cried, “Thank you so much. You are heaven-sent.”
“There will always be people willing to help you son,” Eric told him before handing him two portions of food. “Here, take this to your mom and have a hot meal with her,” he said before letting the boy go.
His daughter Riley saw the whole scene and said, “Dad, we have barely enough money. Why did you pay for the medicine ” “Riley, the good you put out into the world will eventually find its way back to you. Just keep doing good,” Eric told his daughter.
When Riley turned thirty, she needed an operation urgently after being told there was something wrong with her heart. With difficulty breathing, Eric rushed Riley to the hospital in an ambulance. “You’ll be alright, Riley.” he cried. “Don’t worry, Daddy is here. We’ll get through this together,” he promised her.
Eric did try his best to find the money for bis daughter’s operation. He asked all of his friends, but it was still not enough. Therefore, Eric decided to sell their house. It was enough to pay for her operation, but they would be left with nothing, “it’s okay,” he told himself. I will be able to earn money again, but if I lose my daughter, nothing will ever bring her back.”
By the time Erie made it back to the hospital, Riley was in her hospital room, weak and pale. He sat beside her bed and held her hand. “You’ll be okay, my sweet daughter. We’ll soon have the money for the operation,” he promised her.
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。
Para 1: Eric suddenly noticed an envelope on the bed.
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Para2: He ran to the doctor’s office and hugged him.
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【答案】
Eric suddenly noticed an envelope on the bed. It was addressed to him. He opened it and was sur