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 does the woman apologize for
A. The tasteless food. B. The broken shower. C. The outdated decorations.
2.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Cheese. B. Apples. C. Pork sausages.
3.What does the man remind the woman to do
A. Fetch a new dress. B. Buy a birthday cake. C. Bring back some candies.
4.When will Michael be back
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
5.What will Robert probably do tomorrow
A. Complete the report. B. Attend Mr. Green's class. C. Watch a match.
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.Why does Eric make the phone call
A. To call off an appointment. B. To invite Emily to dinner. C. To ask for a pickup.
7.What will Eric do tomorrow noon
A. Present a project plan. B. Offer Emily some advice. C. Dine out with the customer.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Where is Ben now
A. At school. B. At the cinema. C. On the subway.
9. What is Maria's suggestion
A. Driving to save time. B. Changing the movie. C. Cycling to the destination.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What did Rose do at the weekend
A. She planted strawberries B. She went to a market. C. She visited a friend.
11.What did Charles find in the old jacket
A.A train ticket. B.A family photo. C.A shopping receipt
12. What is the relationship between Charles and Sarah
A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife.
13.Where does Charles live now
A. In New York. B. In San Francisco. C. In Los Angeles.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman probably
A. An interviewer. B.A show producer. C.A musical director.
15.What is a challenge for Max
A. Adapting to the tight schedule.
B. Accepting different viewpoints.
C. Looking for creative inspiration.
16.Why do the band members call Mar Big Brother
A. He is the tallest one. B. He is older than the others. C. He has the richest experience.
17.How does Max feel about the band now
A. Concerned. B. Surprised. C. Hopeful.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18.What will the visitors enjoy first
A. Maps and photos. B. Plants and animals. C. Paintings and sculptures.
19.What can visitors do at the Hall of Nature History
A. Appreciate art collections.
B. Experience the early culture.
C. Communicate with native people.
20.Where will the tour end
A. In the cafeteria. B. In downtown Regent. C. At the Jacobson Gallery.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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ACL 500 Word Story Competition
We are pleased to announce the launch of the ACL 500 Word Story Competition. This time the theme is "Awakening". We're looking for our community to pen a story that quickly catches our attention and tells a great tale. You can submit an entry as an individual achievement or as a team effort-we want to read both kinds! Our judges will include a range of our experienced instructors, staff and local Essex Author Sarah Armstrong.
Sarah Armstrong is the author of four novels, most recently The Wolves of Leninsky Prospekt and The Starlings of Bucharest, the first and second in the Moscow Wolves series. She is also the author of A Summer of Spying, a book mainly about her own experience. Sarah teaches undergraduate and postgraduate creative writing with The Open University, and lives in Essex with her husband and four children.
Rules:
Your story can be a poem, an essay or any other kinds of writing.
Entries will need to be in a Word format. PDF files are unacceptable.
Please ensure your story is suitable for all to read.
Use the given submission form to submit your details and story. The deadline for submissions is 12th April.
Benefits:
Prizes include a book voucher（代金券），a short creative writing course， and your work published.
Discover new and exciting skills at writing while exploring your creative writing and sharing inspirational moments with others. We have a fantastic range of Creative Writing courses for you to choose from.
21.What do we know about the competition
A. It's organized in honor of Saah Armstrong. B. It looks for both individual and group works.
C. It aims to awaken an interest in writing. D. It's targeted at undergraduates and postgraduates.
22.Which is a requirement for the entries
A. They should be submitted as a Word file. B. They must be poems or essays.
C. They must be based on personal experience. D. They should be about life in Essex.
23.What can participants get
A.A voucher for a course. B. An expert training class by Sarah.
C.A vast range of courses. D. An improvement to writing skills.
B
On August 2nd when Indonesia got its only gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, the winning team of Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu fell to their knees and cried with relief. Some 3,500 miles away, Indonesia erupted with joy. The president declared their success in the women's doubles game of badminton an early "birthday gift" to the nation, whose independence day is on August 17th.
In England, where the modern version of the sport originated， badminton is a lawn（草坪）game. In Asia it is a serious business. At the Badminton World Championships in 2019, Asian countries won 19 of 20 medals. In recent decades, China has emerged as a heavyweight. But Indonesia is the sport's juggernaut. It has won more titles at the Thomas Cup, the most distinguished tournament, than any other country.
Badminton is the only sport in which it has ever won gold at the Olympics-and it has done so at all but one since the sport became an official event of the Olympics in 1992. Indonesia is the "home of badminton". "Wherever you traveI in Indonesia, within a second you can find people playing badminton. Racquets（球拍）and balls can easily be bought or made， and once a clothesline and a challenger have been located, the match is on," says Raja Oktohari, president of the Indonesian Olympic Committee.
It is little wonder then that badminton is Indonesia's favorite sport. It is also the most developed in the country, which owns the only national team for which the government runs a training centre. Parents also encourage their children to take it up. The rewards for skill and hard work are handsome. It's said that players of the national team earn more than $2,000 a month, ten times the average income. Perhaps most importantly, badminton is a source of national pride. It is the only sport to produce a string of heroes; Rudy Hartono, for example, has won eight titles at the All England men's singles, more than any other player.
24.Why are Polii and Rahayu mentioned
A. To introduce the topic. B. To add some background.
C. To stress their hard-won victory. D. To show their love for badminton.
25. What does the underlined word "juggernaut" in paragraph 2 mean
A. Pioneer. B. Follower. C. Leader. D. Defender.
26. What does Oktohari say about badminton in Indonesia
A. It is easy for everyone to learn.
B. It is simple to get a game going.
C. It has extra requirements for the field.
D. It has become a national sport since 1992.
27. Which of the following is unable to explain badminton's being Indonesia's favorite sport
A.A solid fan base. B. Generous rewards.
C. Government support. D. Access to national heroes.
C
There are around three million salespeople working in the UK, but the education system did not prepare them for their roles. Clearly, sales education in schools can do much to better this, preparing future generations to support economic growth. But that's far from the only benefit, as we can see when tart to challenge the misconceptions about sales.
The unwillingness to introduce sales into the education system results from a widespread misunderstanding of its nature. Social concepts often cast sales as coercive（强制的）measures，which push individuals to acquire items that they neither want nor need.
Contrary to this description, sales, when done properly, help people make good buying decisions. The ability to exchange information or ideas with customers is at the heart of this ethical（合乎道德的）approach to sales-that's where education can come in. Being able to clearly communicate doesn't just benefit people in their professional lives but in their personal relationships, too. Better communication can support happier relationships and help youngsters feel more socially confident.
Despite the significant role sales play in business functions, there is a notable shortage of well-trained sales professionals in the UK job market due to lack of sales education. It's remarkable that thousands graduate in business each year without a single lesson on sales. This means that businesses across every field can have difficulty in recruiting（招聘），reserving and developing effective sales teams.
It's also important to remember that sales skills aren't only for people who sell for a living. Even non-sales professionals spend an average of 40 percent of their working life being involved in sales-related activities. By including sales, the education system can equip individuals with important soft skills, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical work requirements. So it's time to take action. We need a fundamental shift in education-one that can raise confidence, reduce social anxiety and promote effective communication for the benefit of our young people and our economic strength.
28.What is the widespread belief about sales
A. They're important to economic growth. B. They tend to offer people worthless items.
C. They often go against people's will. D. They help with decision-making about purchase
29. Which is the key to selling properly
A. Overall education on sales. B. Effective communication.
C.A rise in social confidence. D.A well-trained sales team.
30. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Sales-related challenges for businesses. B. Workforce needs in the UK job market.
C. The current situation of sales education. D. The value of sales in business functions.
31.What message is conveyed in the last part of the text
A. It's time to expand the young workforce.
B. Sales-related activities make up 40% of one's life.
C. Theory and practice should be tied closely in education.
D. Sales skills benefit professionals and non-professionals.
D
We all know what happens to most stars in the final stages of their lives: they explode violently in an event called a supernova（超新星），the largest explosion taking place in space to NASA＇s eye， when the run out of ＂fuel＂ and collapse（瓦解）． This led to some of the most powerful explosions in the universe．5when astronomers used Hubble Space Telescope to observe a "dying" star, they thought they would see the same predictable event. What they saw was a supernova, but the star that created it looked different from the others.
When a massive star is nearing the end of its life, it is almost always covered in a layer（层）hydrogen. The researchers point out that this layer of hydrogen often hides the extremely high temperature inside of the star, which, in our eyes, is blue. When a star becomes a supernova, hydrogen and everything else that makes up the star are released in an explosion. However, the star that created the supernova event known as 2019yvr didn't appear to have any hydrogen in the years leading up to its explosion.
"We haven't seen anything like this before," Charles Kilpatrick, a member of the Young Supernova Experiment, said. "If a star explodes without hydrogen, it should be extremely blue-very, very hot. If a star’s outer layer were free of hydrogen, it would be almost impossible for it to be so hot. It extends the physical possibility."
"Astronomers suspect that in the years leading up to the supernova, stars experienced violent eruptions or death pains. Kilpatrick explained. “The discovery of this star provides some of the most direct evidence yet that the star experienced a disastrous eruption that caused it to lose mass before the explosion. If the star were to make the eruption, it would probably have discharged its hydrogen layer before the explosion." Or, in another new theory, the star may have a companion star that removes the hydrogen layer of its outer layer before it explodes.
32.What does the author say about a supernova
A. It marks the death of a star. B. It is a gas explosion in nature.
C. It serves as a source of energy. D. It is the world's largest explosion.
33.How is paragraph 2 mainly developed
A. By giving examples. B. By analyzing causes.
C. By making comparisons. D. By making classifications.
34. Why is the star lacking in hydrogen before 2019yvr according to Kilpatrick
A. It has a very small mass. B. It may get hydrogen released in advance.
C. Its outer layer is unusually hot. D. Its companion star absorbs all the hydrogen.
35.Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. How does a supernova come into being B. The secret of stars' being put to death
C. Why do stars lose mass before they explode D. An exploding star breaking supernova rules
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。
Jamie's father set up the business over 35 years ago, where Jamie would regularly lend him a hand. She only got into the business full-time in May this year. 37 She changed her regular nine-to-six work schedule on weekdays in an air-conditioned office.
"I used to go out with friends on Friday nights, but now I can hardly do that anymore because I have to wake up at 6 am on Saturdays," she says. “38 I have to carry a lot of things and these are heavy goods that need to be loaded and unloaded. But it is worth it."
39 Back then, all she had to do was help pack the goods. Nowadays, she has to serve customers, which requires her to know about each product. While some customers are pleasantly surprised to know how young Jamie is, she admits she gets quite a few remarks about her wasting her youth on a sunset trade. "It's a bit upsetting but I want to carry it on," she says.
"Despite my father's disapproval, I remain firm. 40 Watching my aging parents doing the work, I think I have to support them, giving all my energy and time to this to help them out," Jamie adds. The transition hasn't been easy for Jamie, but she keeps moving and has done a really good job. Moreover, thanks to her experience in the media industry, Jamie has managed to help the business go digital.
A. It's never easy to insist.
B. That is physically demanding indeed.
C. It's more like her commitment and responsibility.
D. To do so, she quit her job as a professional account manager.
E. Instead, she devotes herself to a traditional paper-making business.
F. Having a mature and responsible attitude to work is of great importance.
G. On top of all that, she explains she still has plenty of learning to do on the job.
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
My initial interest in natural medicine started at a young age. Some western health professionals 41 that I had several chronic（慢性的）illnesses. I was told I would 42 prescription （处方）medicine for the rest of my life， but I didn't see that as the only 43 .
Things worked out well. Through the right nutrition and supplementation（补剂）-and the desired 44 that comes along with natural medicine——I 45 all prescription medicine within eight months.
This 46 me to dive deep into Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine looks at the body's system as a 47 . When the entire system is in balance, excellent health occurs. When diseases arise, this comes often from one or more elements that aren't functioning 48 . That can be from either externally or internally. My own experience opened up an entirely new 49 to me.
This is a key 50 from western medicine. Western medicine usually 51 a particular part of our body's function. It is less 52 for chronic health problems. There is 53 a place for western medicine, but we need more education around how we can 54 our overall well-being. I desired to take the teachings of natural medicine to more people in a world where we count so heavily on a quick 55 rather than solving problems at root when it comes to our health.
41.A.recalled B. calculated C. confirmed D. whispered
42.A.apply for B. pay for C. check on D. rely on
43.A.focus B. option C. burden D. misfortune
44.A.essence B. practice C. appeal D. result
45.A.quit B. researched C. tried D. obtained
46.A.sponsored B. reminded C. inspired D. required
47.A.whole B. signal C. concept D. subject
48.A.physically B. steadily C. normally D. rapidly
49.A.chapter B. world C. era D. account
50.A.difference B. challenge C. benefit D. contribution
51.A.advocates B. uses C. transforms D. handles
52.A.harmful B. effective C. flexible D. extraordinary
53.A.gradually B. eventually C. absolutely D. temporarily
54.A.ensure B. influence C. define D. evaluate
55.A.reply B. fix C. change D. decision
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
You've heard of planning a trip around a museum you desire to visit or cuisine you want to try, but is the trip focusing on getting a better night's sleep a choice of 56 (you) It's called sleep tourism, a travel trend referring to travel experiences that 57 (design) specifically to improve your quality of sleep.
Going on a vacation might seem like a much 58 (strange) way to improve your sleep than taking medicine. However, many people 59 (undertake) or expressed interest in sleep tourism in the past years and it is growing in popularity, with an increasing amount of sleep-focused stays 60 (appear) in hotels and tourist attractions across the world.
Why has this trend taken off Some experts say travelers are waking up to the idea 61 traveling doesn't have to come at the expense of sleep. With sleep tourism, they can gain first-hand 62 (expose) to helpful sleep habits and environmental factors that work 63 them and that they can include into their daily routine. According to Hilton's third-annual trends report, regardless of generations, 64 No. 1 reason people want to travel in 2024 is to rest and recharge and more investment, they think,65 (make) in travelers' sleep and sleep-focused experiences are expected in 2024 than ever before.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校英文报计划组织校园文化墙标语（slogan）征集活动，请你就此写一则征稿启事，内容包括：
1．活动目的；
2．具体要求；
3．期待投稿。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
第二节（满分25分）
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。
Several years ago in a small and remote village of Philippines lived an exceptional young student named Maria. Despite the challenges that surrounded her, Maria had her heart filled with single-minded determination- making her hometown a better place for the residents there.
Life in the village was far from easy for Maria and her family. Her family struggled to make ends meet, 内and her parents, like most of parents there, hoped Maria could drop out of school to find a job and earn money. Opportunities seemed rare in the remote corner of the world, where access to education and employment was so limited. However, Maria refused to let these limitations define her. More than once, she dreamed of the day when she made her way out of the village and returned again to help those in need. She firmly believed that with hard work and determination, she could overcome any barrier that stood in her way.
Each day, she got up very early in the morning and set out on a long journey to the nearest school, eagerly absorbed in every lesson it offered. Her concentration and resolution caught the attention of her teachers, who recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue her dream. With their support, Maria earned a scholarship to a university in the city, opening up a world of new opportunities and challenges.
City life presented Maria with unfamiliar problems, including homesickness, financial stress, and the pressure to succeed. Nevertheless, Maria remained resolute in her determination. She viewed each barrier as an opportunity for personal growth.
Despite the demands of her studies, Maria took on part-time jobs to support herself. Understanding the served as an inspiration to those around her, earning her respect and admiration from young people in her school.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Her studies nearing completion, Maria faced a crucial decision.
Despite the challenges, Maria's non-profit gradually made a difference.答案
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16-20 BCABA 21-23 BAD 24-27 ACBD
28-31 CBAD 32-35 ACBD 36-40 EDBGC
41-45 CDBDA 46-50 CACBA 51-55 DBCAB
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应用文范文：
Contributions Wanted
With the intention of promoting school culture, our school English newspaper plans to launch an activity to collect slogans for our School Culture Wall. Here are some relevant details.
Your contributions are required to be centered around our school culture, reflecting the positive ethos .The slogans should be original and written with no more than 20 words. You can use rhymes and rhythms, because slogans with those can be very catchy and attractive. Moreover, please ensure your slogans are respectful and inclusive.
If you're interested, please send your slogans to englishnewspaper@ before April 20th. We hope for your active participation.
续写范文：
Her studies nearing completion, Maria faced a crucial decision. She could either settle for a comfortable job or pursue her true passion, which was making her hometown a better place. Maria's heart led her to choose the path less traveled. Returning to her village, Maria devoted herself to establishing a non-profit dedicated to empowering underprivileged children through education. It was not easy for Maria, who had to deal with limited resources, difficulty with fundraising as well as skepticism from the locals. Yet her resolve did not waver.
Despite the challenges, Maria's non-profit gradually made a difference. It became a cornerstone of the community, providing education and hope for the children who had once faced a future with limited options. As the children grew, their success stories bore testimony to the organization's positive impact. The villagers’perception shifted from doubt to trust and they began actively investing energy in it. With this newfound solidarity, Maria was making plans to expand the organization's reach to impact more communities and help a greater number of people realize their potential.
