2024-2025学年广东省佛山市南海区高三上学期开学摸底测试英语试题（含答案）
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2024-2025学年广东省佛山市南海区高三上学期开学摸底测试
英语试题
全卷共11页，满分130分，考试时间130分钟。
考生注意：
1. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听说考试（满分20分，另行安排）
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Flora always had an adventurous spirit but in 2020 she began her biggest adventure yet.
Born and raised in the Minnesota, she also lived in Bahrain and Egypt and moved to Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in 2002. As an enthusiastic hiker and mountain climber, she had struggled to find like-minded people to trek (远足) with her, so in 2011 she started a weekend hiking group. A few years later she turned it into a business called Flora UAE Trekkers, running weekend hikes while she continued teaching English in the week. When she lost her job in 2020, she decided to focus her energies on Flora UAE Trekkers, which has now attracted 50,000 followers on social media and offered guided hikes to over 80,000 people.
No longer working a nine-to-five at the university, she regularly wakes up at 3 a.m. on weekdays to lead treks around some of the most breathtaking scenery surrounding Dubai. She even offers a specialist sunset hike across the Liwa desert in Abu Dhabi — used as location for filming Dune: Part Two. “I knew that I wanted to create something that encouraged people to get outside and explore what Dubai had to offer outside of the city. From there, it rocketed,” Flora says. “A lot of people in Dubai don’t know there’s anything else outside the city and that there’s so much nature here.”
However, the road to success was not always smooth. “Our early challenges were to overcome the stereotype (偏见) of what a hiking guide should look like,” Flora says. “The stereotypical guide has physical strength and places an emphasis on hiking as a tool to improve your fitness, physique and speed.” Going against the grain, Flora employed current and former educators as well as mothers, like herself, as guides. “We really wanted to remove that competitive atmosphere and satisfy all levels, not only for the strong.” Flora says.
1. Why did Flora start a weekend hiking group in 2011
A. To start her own business. B. To meet hiking companions.
C. To promote local tourism. D. To grow social media followers.
2 What can be inferred about Dubai from paragraph 3
A. It is a famous filming location. B. It is an innovation center.
C. It has beautiful natural scenery. D. It attracts visitors across the globe.
3. Who are most likely to be chosen as guides in Flora UAE Trekkers
A. Professional athletes. B. Experienced hikers.
C. Adventure enthusiasts. D. Nature-loving caregivers.
4. Which word can best describe Flora
A. Generous. B. Humble. C. Innovative. D. Authoritative.
B
The film was awful. After an hour, I whispered to my wife, “Come on, let’s go home.” She replied, “No way. We’ re not throwing away thirty dollars.” “That’s no reason to stay,” I protested. “The money’s already gone regardless of whether we stay or leave. This is the sunk cost fallacy (谬误) at work!” But she just stared at me angrily and I had to sink back down in my seat.
The sunk cost fallacy is most dangerous when we have invested a lot of time, money, energy, or love in something. This investment becomes a reason to carry on, even if we are dealing with a lost cause. The more we invest, the greater the sunk costs are, and the greater the urge to continue becomes.
The sunk cost fallacy is frequently seen in investors. Often they base their trading decisions on acquisition prices. “I lost so much money with this stock (股票). I can’t sell it now,” they say. This is unreasonable. The acquisition price should play no role. What counts is the stock’s future performance. Strangely, the more money a stock loses, the more likely investors tend to stick by it.
This behavior is driven by a need for consistency. After all, being consistent means being reliable. We really dislike it when things don’t match up. If we stop a project halfway, we admit that we once thought differently. Carrying on with a meaningless project delays this painful realization and keeps up appearances.
“We’ve come this far ...” “I’ve read so much of this book already...” “But I’ve spent two years doing this course...” If you recognize any of these thought patterns, it shows that the sunk cost fallacy is at work in a corner of your brain.
Of course there may be good reasons to continue investing in something, but make sure not for the wrong reasons, such as to make non-recoverable investment s look reasonable. Wise decision making requires you to forget about the costs in the past. No matter how much you have already invested, only your assessment of the future costs and benefits counts.
5. Why does the author mention his film-watching experience
A. To describe a scene. B. To introduce the topic.
C. To state the writing purpose. D. To provide background information.
6. How are investors affected by the sunk cost fallacy
A. They keep holding the falling stock. B. They become more confident in the stock.
C. They value the stock’s future performance. D. They ignore the acquisition price of the stock.
7. What matters in making decisions according to the author
A. Evaluating the lost costs. B. Focusing on consistency.
C. Seeking help from others. D. Weighing up potential profits.
C
One recent report found that adults in the US check their phones, on average, 344 times a day — once every four minutes — and spend almost three hours a day on their devices in total. But have you wondered what this constant use is doing to our brains
As you might expect, the simple distraction of checking a phone can have negative consequences. And it isn’t just the use of a phone that has consequences — its me re presence can affect the way we think. In one study, researchers asked participants to either put their phones next to them or in another room. Participants then completed a series of tasks to test their abilities to process and remember information, their problem-solving, and their focus. They were found to perform far better when their phones were in another room instead of nearby — whether visible, powered on or not. The mere proximity of a phone, it seems, uses up the brain’s energy. Our brains may be hard at work in controlling the desire to check our phones. The only “fix,” the researchers found, was putting the device in a different room.
However, there is one way we can try to lessen its ill effects. And it has to do with our beliefs. People who think our brains have limited resources are more likely to give in to temptations (诱惑). But for those who believe resisting temptations strengthens our ability to keep resisting, exercising self-control on one task doesn’t worsen their performance in subsequent ones. They believe our brains have unlimited resources.
What am I taking from this To cut down on mindless reaching for my phone, I’ll keep practicing leaving it in another room. But I’ll also remind myself that my brain has more resources than I think — and that each time I resist the temptation to check my phone, I’m laying down new neural (神经的) pathways that will make it easier and easier to resist that temptation, and perhaps others as well, in future.
8. What did the study aim to find out by placing the phones differently
A. How people’s performance was affected.
B. How people gained access to digital resources.
C. Whether people used different skills in the test.
D. Whether people developed dependence on phones.
9. What does the underlined word “proximity” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Thought. B. Dependence. C. Nearness. D. Mention.
10. What does the author think of resisting the temptation to check the phone
A. It will strengthen our belief. B. It will improve concentration.
C. It will weaken brain activity. D. It will use up the brain’s resources.
11. What will the author agree to do to reduce mindless phone use
A. Practice self-control. B. Increase brain power.
C. Only use the phone for work. D. Set a timer to limit phone use.
D
When someone asks for your opinion, are you quick to offer it Or do you opt instead for a laid-back “it’s your call,” an undecided “anything’s fine,” or an eager-to-please “whatever works best for you ” Many of us don’t share our thoughts out of a desire to appear easygoing and cooperative. But through two research projects that explored a wide range of interpersonal situations, we found that failing to weigh in can actually make you seem less likable and harm your relationships.
In our first research project, we looked at how people reacted when asking a friend what restaurant, movie, or museum they’d prefer to go to. No matter the context, the participants almost always told us that they wanted their companion to pick a specific option — and when their companion chose not to, the participants found their friends less likable, and they became less interested in going on future outings with them.
Why is this You might think that withholding your preferences makes you more likable, but in fact, when someone asks for your input, they’re generally looking for help making a decision. Our participants reported that it was harder for them to make a decision when their friend refused to express an opinion, and this unpleasant decision-making experience often harmed their impression of their friend.
Another reason withholding a preference can backfire is that when someone claims not to care, it can seem like they actually do have an opinion, but are hiding it to avoid conflict. In our second research project, we found that when someone says they don’t have a preference, the decision maker often assumes they’ re only saying that because they have the opposite preference as they do. When this happens, the decision maker is more likely to choose the option that they themselves don’t want, ultimately making them that much less satisfied with the interaction.
So next time someone asks you what you think don’t hold back. Whether it’s a friend asking where you’d like to go to eat, a client who’s curious what kinds of music you like, or a workmate requesting your input on a workplace decision, sharing your opinion is almost always a win-win.
12. Why are some people unwilling to share their personal preferences
A. To protect privacy. B. To make a good impression.
C. To avoid argument. D. To get better involved.
13. What did the first research project find about people asking for feedback
A. They did it out of politeness. B. They expected an agreement.
C. They preferred concrete answers. D. They had no options in mind.
14. What can we infer about decision makers from paragraph 4
A. They will guess others’ thoughts. B. They will stick to their own ideas.
C. They will express their dissatisfaction. D. They will accept others’ suggestions.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. If You’re Told No, It’s Fine B. If You Don’t Feel Like It, Try It
C. If Someone Doubts You, Be Yourself D. If Someone Asks Your Opinion, Give It
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
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。
In today’s society where buying something new is only a matter of clicking a button, we’re constantly stuffing our houses with things we don’t need. ____16____ It also contributes to unnecessary waste and even anxiety for those living in spaces flooded with too many things. These are reasons why many are downsizing what they own.
The first step to living with less is saying goodbye to excess (过量的) stuff. But how do you decide what to keep and what to throw out It’s never an easy task. ____17____ Looking around your home, you may find tons of items that haven’t been of any use within recent memory. Chances are you’ll never miss them.
Now that you’ve chosen which items you’ll be parting with, it’s time to figure out what to do with everything. ____18____ With easy-to-use platforms and apps, you can quickly earn cash without leaving the sofa.
Besides, if you’re looking to do a good deed or just don’t want to deal with the trouble of selling your things, donation is the perfect way. ____19____
Another increasingly popular option is on- demand storage. It involves a professional team coming to the client and transporting their items to a storage facility. Oftentimes everything can be arranged straight from an app.
____20____ It requires some major lifestyle and mindset changes, but if it’s something you want to commit to, you may see many benefits.
A. This creates more than a chaos problem.
B. Certain objects are only meant to be used occasionally.
C. First, stick them into storage until you decide what’s best.
D. Giving away items you rarely use can benefit people in need.
E. Pursuing a more minimalist lifestyle reduces chaos and stress.
F. The thought, “I might need this someday,” is incredibly common.
G. First, turn rubbish into treasure by selling off your extra possessions.
第三部分 语言知识及运用（共两节，满分25分）
第一节（共15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。
I was sort of a difficult student in school, always seeking the easy way out. One day, my teacher asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. Without a second thought, I told her I just wanted to be happy. She told me I was ____21____ the whole point of the question. “Happiness is exactly what I live for,” I responded ____22____.
That evening, when I got home, my father looked unusually ____23____. I knew I couldn’t ____24____ what was in store for me. After taking a deep breath, I ____25____ myself to him and then came the ____26____ conversation. He stared at me in the eyes and started, “Son, it doesn’t matter what you do for a living as long as it brings you happiness. But happiness doesn’t come ____27____. Your mother finds her ____28____ in helping others as a nurse, and I find mine in teaching language. We both find happiness in the ____29____ work we do each day. How are you going to find your happiness ”
His _____30_____ left me deep in thought. I realized that I had been _____31_____ the opportunity to experience the true essence of happiness. Ever since then, instead of shying away from difficult situations, I have chosen to face _____32_____ that came my way. Guided by my father’s _____33_____, I’ve achieved happiness now by _____34_____ hundreds of people who eventually realize, and more importantly, _____35_____ on the very idea.
21. A. complicating B. changing C. missing D. emphasizing
22. A. humorously B. randomly C. defensively D. creatively
23. A. serious B. nervous C. guilty D. curious
24 A. escape B. predict C. understand D. guarantee
25. A. proved B. dragged C. threw D. recommended
26. A. ice-breaking B. life-changing C. trouble-saving D. time-consuming
27. A. early B. often C. easy D. again
28. A. job B. place C. courage D. joy
29. A. temporary B. hard C. paid D. outdoor
30. A. examples B. words C. expression D. attitude
31. A. denying B. saving C. ensuring D. underestimating
32. A. failures B. criticism C. punishments D. challenges
33. A. wisdom B. experience C. ambition D. interpretation
34. A. judging B. warning C. protecting D. helping
35. A. reflect B. consult C. act D. comment
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Xitang Ancient Town, located about 100km from Shanghai, is a picturesque water town ____36____ looks like a traditional Chinese painting.
One of Xitang’s most notable features is its 1,300- meter-long roofed corridor(走廊) that stretches ____37____ the river, providing shade and shelter for visitors. It also now ____38____ (serve) an unofficial scenic route for visitors who can walk ____39____ (leisure) along and enjoy the scenery.
The town is also famous for numerous bridges dating back ____40____ (century). During the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty, it was an important town for the ____41____ (produce) of handiwork and also ____42____ commercial center in South China.
Xitang’s night tours are particularly attractive, ____43____ (offer) visitors the chance to explore the town from boats ____44____ (decorate) with red lanterns. As night falls, the streets of Xitang _____45_____ (bathe) in the warm light of red lanterns, and the sound of traditional music flows from historic houses. Xitang becomes different just like a girl putting on heavy makeup.
第四部分 词汇基础（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 词义匹配（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
第一组
请把下面的中文与英文单词匹配。每组有两个多余选项。
A accident B. incident C. competence D. committee E. commitment F. dentist G. defeat
46. 委员会 ________
47. 投入 ________
48. 事件 ________
49. 能力 ________
50. 战胜 ________
第二组
请把下面的中文与英文单词匹配。每组有两个多余选项。
A. previous B. precise C. financial D. fundamental E. relevant F. rural G. refillable
51. 财政的________
52. 乡村的________
53. 以前的________
54. 有关的________
55. 基础的________
第三组
请把下面的中文与英文单词匹配。每组有两个多余选项。
A. correspond B. collapse C. imitate D. investigate E. perceive F. justify G. swallow
56. 察觉 ________
57. 通信 ________
58. 倒塌 ________
59. 调查 ________
60. 证明……正确 ________
第二节 选词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
A
阅读下面文本，并从方框内的单词或语块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。
A. medium B. artificially C. copy D. identify E. mechanic F. generations G. identical
Cloning is the process of making an exact ____61____ of a plant or animal and developing it either naturally or ____62____. Natural cloning has been going on for ____63____. For example, gardeners have been using a form of cloning when they take a cutting from a plant and place it in a suitable ____64____, such as soil. Another example of natural cloning is ____65____ twins, who are produced from the same egg.
B
阅读下面文本，并从方框内单词或语块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。
A. restricted B. resolved C. informal D. individuals E. confidence F. clarifying G. handling
Montessori, the first female doctor in Italy, developed the Montessori Method, an educational system that encourages an unconventional and ____66____ style of teaching. Children learn from ____67____ everyday materials, and they develop at their own pace.
The Montessori philosophy is simple. For instance, one of its principles is that children are unique ____68____ who must be free to learn without being criticised or ____69____. It is the child that controls the pace, topic and lessons, not the rest of the class or the teacher. As a result, children enjoy learning, which gives them ____70____ and makes them happy.
第五部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
71. 假定你是李华，你们学校上周末组织同学们到中山大学参加了研学活动，请给你的英国笔友Jack写一封邮件分享你的研学经历，内容包括：
1. 活动内容；
2. 你的收获。
注意：
写作词数应为80个左右。
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节（满分25分）
72. 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。
In 1996, I had just finished my first year of community college. After borrowing my dad’s car for school for a few months, we decided it was time for me to get my own car. Since my family was economical, we headed to the used car section. I found a cute little car that seemed like a great deal, but my dad had doubts from the start. He wanted to have it thoroughly checked before purchasing, but I was in a hurry.
“Dad, we can’t inspect every car. Let’s just pick one. I want this one...” So, he gave in. The cute little car was mine! But as soon as we drove off the lot, problems started. First, constant overheating. Then, a knocking sound from the engine. But oh no — I was not going to be stopped. Not Miss Fancy Pants College Girl. I had my own car! What if the needle went to the “H” every now and then Big deal! I just wouldn’t look at it. And that annoying little sound from the engine I could just turn up the radio. Problem solved!
Ignoring these warnings, I headed out to a Friday night party in my college town, looking forward to it for weeks and shocked that my dad allowed me to go. However, with an unexpected winter snowstorm, my dad started having second thoughts. The snowy roads combined with my car’s issues were enough for him to voice his concerns. But I wasn’t listening.
Off I went, driving in the snow for thirty minutes. Just as I hit a long stretch of somewhat deserted highway, the unavoidable happened. My precious little car let out its final breath... and died. Luckily, I managed to coast to the side of the highway, barely over the line onto the shoulder, before it came to a complete stop. Now, remember, this was 1996, and cell phones were rare. There was no way to call for help.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
I was really stuck on a snowy dark night on the highway.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About an hour later, a familiar car came out of nowhere.
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2024-2025学年广东省佛山市南海区高三上学期开学摸底测试
英语试题 答案版
全卷共11页，满分130分，考试时间130分钟。
考生注意：
1. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听说考试（满分20分，另行安排）
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Flora always had an adventurous spirit but in 2020 she began her biggest adventure yet.
Born and raised in the Minnesota, she also lived in Bahrain and Egypt and moved to Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in 2002. As an enthusiastic hiker and mountain climber, she had struggled to find like-minded people to trek (远足) with her, so in 2011 she started a weekend hiking group. A few years later she turned it into a business called Flora UAE Trekkers, running weekend hikes while she continued teaching English in the week. When she lost her job in 2020, she decided to focus her energies on Flora UAE Trekkers, which has now attracted 50,000 followers on social media and offered guided hikes to over 80,000 people.
No longer working a nine-to-five at the university, she regularly wakes up at 3 a.m. on weekdays to lead treks around some of the most breathtaking scenery surrounding Dubai. She even offers a specialist sunset hike across the Liwa desert in Abu Dhabi — used as location for filming Dune: Part Two. “I knew that I wanted to create something that encouraged people to get outside and explore what Dubai had to offer outside of the city. From there, it rocketed,” Flora says. “A lot of people in Dubai don’t know there’s anything else outside the city and that there’s so much nature here.”
However, the road to success was not always smooth. “Our early challenges were to overcome the stereotype (偏见) of what a hiking guide should look like,” Flora says. “The stereotypical guide has physical strength and places an emphasis on hiking as a tool to improve your fitness, physique and speed.” Going against the grain, Flora employed current and former educators as well as mothers, like herself, as guides. “We really wanted to remove that competitive atmosphere and satisfy all levels, not only for the strong.” Flora says.
1. Why did Flora start a weekend hiking group in 2011
A. To start her own business. B. To meet hiking companions.
C. To promote local tourism. D. To grow social media followers.
2. What can be inferred about Dubai from paragraph 3
A. It is a famous filming location. B. It is an innovation center.
C. It has beautiful natural scenery. D. It attracts visitors across the globe.
3. Who are most likely to be chosen as guides in Flora UAE Trekkers
A. Professional athletes. B. Experienced hikers.
C. Adventure enthusiasts. D. Nature-loving caregivers.
4. Which word can best describe Flora
A. Generous. B. Humble. C. Innovative. D. Authoritative.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C
B
The film was awful. After an hour, I whispered to my wife, “Come on, let’s go home.” She replied, “No way. We’ re not throwing away thirty dollars.” “That’s no reason to stay,” I protested. “The money’s already gone regardless of whether we stay or leave. This is the sunk cost fallacy (谬误) at work!” But she just stared at me angrily and I had to sink back down in my seat.
The sunk cost fallacy is most dangerous when we have invested a lot of time, money, energy, or love in something. This investment becomes a reason to carry on, even if we are dealing with a lost cause. The more we invest, the greater the sunk costs are, and the greater the urge to continue becomes.
The sunk cost fallacy is frequently seen in investors. Often they base their trading decisions on acquisition prices. “I lost so much money with this stock (股票). I can’t sell it now,” they say. This is unreasonable. The acquisition price should play no role. What counts is the stock’s future performance. Strangely, the more money a stock loses, the more likely investors tend to stick by it.
This behavior is driven by a need for consistency. After all, being consistent means being reliable. We really dislike it when things don’t match up. If we stop a project halfway, we admit that we once thought differently. Carrying on with a meaningless project delays this painful realization and keeps up appearances.
“We’ve come this far ...” “I’ve read so much of this book already...” “But I’ve spent two years doing this course...” If you recognize any of these thought patterns, it shows that the sunk cost fallacy is at work in a corner of your brain.
Of course, there may be good reasons to continue investing in something, but make sure not for the wrong reasons, such as to make non-recoverable investment s look reasonable. Wise decision making requires you to forget about the costs in the past. No matter how much you have already invested, only your assessment of the future costs and benefits counts.
5. Why does the author mention his film-watching experience
A. To describe a scene. B. To introduce the topic.
C. To state the writing purpose. D. To provide background information.
6. How are investors affected by the sunk cost fallacy
A. They keep holding the falling stock. B. They become more confident in the stock.
C. They value the stock’s future performance. D. They ignore the acquisition price of the stock.
7. What matters in making decisions according to the author
A. Evaluating the lost costs. B. Focusing on consistency.
C. Seeking help from others. D. Weighing up potential profits.
【答案】5. B 6. A 7. D
C
One recent report found that adults in the US check their phones, on average, 344 times a day — once every four minutes — and spend almost three hours a day on their devices in total. But have you wondered what this constant use is doing to our brains
As you might expect, the simple distraction of checking a phone can have negative consequences. And it isn’t just the use of a phone that has consequences — its me re presence can affect the way we think. In one study, researchers asked participants to either put their phones next to them or in another room. Participants then completed a series of tasks to test their abilities to process and remember information, their problem-solving, and their focus. They were found to perform far better when their phones were in another room instead of nearby — whether visible, powered on or not. The mere proximity of a phone, it seems, uses up the brain’s energy. Our brains may be hard at work in controlling the desire to check our phones. The only “fix,” the researchers found, was putting the device in a different room.
However, there is one way we can try to lessen its ill effects. And it has to do with our beliefs. People who think our brains have limited resources are more likely to give in to temptations (诱惑). But for those who believe resisting temptations strengthens our ability to keep resisting, exercising self-control on one task doesn’t worsen their performance in subsequent ones. They believe our brains have unlimited resources.
What am I taking from this To cut down on mindless reaching for my phone, I’ll keep practicing leaving it in another room. But I’ll also remind myself that my brain has more resources than I think — and that each time I resist the temptation to check my phone, I’m laying down new neural (神经的) pathways that will make it easier and easier to resist that temptation, and perhaps others as well, in future.
8. What did the study aim to find out by placing the phones differently
A. How people’s performance was affected.
B. How people gained access to digital resources.
C. Whether people used different skills in the test.
D. Whether people developed dependence on phones.
9. What does the underlined word “proximity” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Thought. B. Dependence. C. Nearness. D. Mention.
10. What does the author think of resisting the temptation to check the phone
A. It will strengthen our belief. B. It will improve concentration.
C. It will weaken brain activity. D. It will use up the brain’s resources.
11. What will the author agree to do to reduce mindless phone use
A. Practice self-control. B. Increase brain power.
C. Only use the phone for work. D. Set a timer to limit phone use.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. A 11. A
D
When someone asks for your opinion, are you quick to offer it Or do you opt instead for a laid-back “it’s your call,” an undecided “anything’s fine,” or an eager-to-please “whatever works best for you ” Many of us don’t share our thoughts out of a desire to appear easygoing and cooperative. But through two research projects that explored a wide range of interpersonal situations, we found that failing to weigh in can actually make you seem less likable and harm your relationships.
In our first research project, we looked at how people reacted when asking a friend what restaurant, movie, or museum they’d prefer to go to. No matter the context, the participants almost always told us that they wanted their companion to pick a specific option — and when their companion chose not to, the participants found their friends less likable, and they became less interested in going on future outings with them.
Why is this You might think that withholding your preferences makes you more likable but in fact, when someone asks for your input, they’re generally looking for help making a decision. Our participants reported that it was harder for them to make a decision when their friend refused to express an opinion, and this unpleasant decision-making experience often harmed their impression of their friend.
Another reason withholding a preference can backfire is that when someone claims not to care, it can seem like they actually do have an opinion, but are hiding it to avoid conflict. In our second research project, we found that when someone says they don’t have a preference, the decision maker often assumes they’ re only saying that because they have the opposite preference as they do. When this happens, the decision maker is more likely to choose the option that they themselves don’t want, ultimately making them that much less satisfied with the interaction.
So next time someone asks you what you think don’t hold back. Whether it’s a friend asking where you’d like to go to eat, a client who’s curious what kinds of music you like, or a workmate requesting your input on a workplace decision, sharing your opinion is almost always a win-win.
12. Why are some people unwilling to share their personal preferences
A. To protect privacy. B. To make a good impression.
C. To avoid argument. D. To get better involved.
13. What did the first research project find about people asking for feedback
A. They did it out of politeness. B. They expected an agreement.
C. They preferred concrete answers. D. They had no options in mind.
14. What can we infer about decision makers from paragraph 4
A. They will guess others’ thoughts. B. They will stick to their own ideas.
C. They will express their dissatisfaction. D. They will accept others’ suggestions.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. If You’re Told No, It’s Fine B. If You Don’t Feel Like It, Try It
C. If Someone Doubts You, Be Yourself D. If Someone Asks Your Opinion, Give It
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
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。
In today’s society where buying something new is only a matter of clicking a button, we’re constantly stuffing our houses with things we don’t need. ____16____ It also contributes to unnecessary waste and even anxiety for those living in spaces flooded with too many things. These are reasons why many are downsizing what they own.
The first step to living with less is saying goodbye to excess (过量的) stuff. But how do you decide what to keep and what to throw out It’s never an easy task. ____17____ Looking around your home, you may find tons of items that haven’t been of any use within recent memory. Chances are you’ll never miss them.
Now that you’ve chosen which items you’ll be parting with, it’s time to figure out what to do with everything. ____18____ With easy-to-use platforms and apps, you can quickly earn cash without leaving the sofa.
Besides, if you’re looking to do a good deed or just don’t want to deal with the trouble of selling your things, donation is the perfect way. ____19____
Another increasingly popular option is on- demand storage It involves a professional team coming to the client and transporting their items to a storage facility. Oftentimes everything can be arranged straight from an app.
____20____ It requires some major lifestyle and mindset changes, but if it’s something you want to commit to, you may see many benefits.
A. This creates more than a chaos problem.
B. Certain objects are only meant to be used occasionally.
C. First, stick them into storage until you decide what’s best.
D. Giving away items you rarely use can benefit people in need.
E. Pursuing a more minimalist lifestyle reduces chaos and stress.
F. The thought, “I might need this someday,” is incredibly common.
G. First, turn rubbish into treasure by selling off your extra possessions.
【答案】16. A 17. F 18. G 19. D 20. E
第三部分 语言知识及运用（共两节，满分25分）
第一节（共15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。
I was sort of a difficult student in school, always seeking the easy way out. One day, my teacher asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. Without a second thought, I told her I just wanted to be happy. She told me I was ____21____ the whole point of the question. “Happiness is exactly what I live for,” I responded ____22____.
That evening, when I got home, my father looked unusually ____23____. I knew I couldn’t ____24____ what was in store for me. After taking a deep breath, I ____25____ myself to him and then came the ____26____ conversation. He stared at me in the eyes and started, “Son, it doesn’t matter what you do for a living as long as it brings you happiness. But happiness doesn’t come ____27____. Your mother finds her ____28____ in helping others as a nurse, and I find mine in teaching language. We both find happiness in the ____29____ work we do each day. How are you going to find your happiness ”
His _____30_____ left me deep in thought. I realized that I had been _____31_____ the opportunity to experience the true essence of happiness. Ever since then, instead of shying away from difficult situations, I have chosen to face _____32_____ that came my way. Guided by my father’s _____33_____, I’ve achieved happiness now by _____34_____ hundreds of people who eventually realize, and more importantly, _____35_____ on the very idea.
21. A. complicating B. changing C. missing D. emphasizing
22. A. humorously B. randomly C. defensively D. creatively
23. A. serious B. nervous C. guilty D. curious
24. A. escape B. predict C. understand D. guarantee
25. A. proved B. dragged C. threw D. recommended
26. A. ice-breaking B. life-changing C. trouble-saving D. time-consuming
27. A. early B. often C. easy D. again
28. A. job B. place C. courage D. joy
29. A. temporary B. hard C. paid D. outdoor
30. A. examples B. words C. expression D. attitude
31. A. denying B. saving C. ensuring D. underestimating
32. A. failures B. criticism C. punishments D. challenges
33. A. wisdom B. experience C. ambition D. interpretation
34. A. judging B. warning C. protecting D. helping
35. A. reflect B. consult C. act D. comment
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. A
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Xitang Ancient Town, located about 100km from Shanghai, is a picturesque water town ____36____ looks like a traditional Chinese painting.
One of Xitang’s most notable features is its 1,300- meter-long roofed corridor(走廊) that stretches ____37____ the river, providing shade and shelter for visitors. It also now ____38____ (serve) an unofficial scenic route for visitors who can walk ____39____ (leisure) along and enjoy the scenery.
The town is also famous for numerous bridges dating back ____40____ (century). During the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty, it was an important town for the ____41____ (produce) of handiwork and also ____42____ commercial center in South China.
Xitang’s night tours are particularly attractive, ____43____ (offer) visitors the chance to explore the town from boats ____44____ (decorate) with red lanterns. As night falls, the streets of Xitang _____45_____ (bathe) in the warm light of red lanterns, and the sound of traditional music flows from historic houses. Xitang becomes different just like a girl putting on heavy makeup.
【答案】36. which##that
37. along 38. serves
39. leisurely
40. centuries
41. production
42. a 43. offering
44. decorated
45. is bathed
第四部分 词汇基础（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 词义匹配（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
第一组
请把下面的中文与英文单词匹配。每组有两个多余选项。
A. accident B. incident C. competence D. committee E. commitment F. dentist G. defeat
46. 委员会 ________
47. 投入 ________
48. 事件 ________
49. 能力 ________
50. 战胜 ________
【答案】46. D 47. E
48. B 49. C
50. G
第二组
请把下面的中文与英文单词匹配。每组有两个多余选项。
A. previous B. precise C. financial D. fundamental E. relevant F. rural G. refillable
51. 财政的________
52. 乡村的________
53. 以前的________
54. 有关的________
55. 基础的________
【答案】51. C 52. F
53. A 54. E
55. D
第三组
请把下面的中文与英文单词匹配。每组有两个多余选项。
A. correspond B. collapse C. imitate D. investigate E. perceive F. justify G. swallow
56. 察觉 ________
57. 通信 ________
58. 倒塌 ________
59. 调查 ________
60. 证明……正确 ________
【答案】56. E 57. A
58. B 59. D
60. F
第二节 选词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
A
阅读下面文本，并从方框内的单词或语块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。
A. medium B. artificially C. copy D. identify E. mechanic F. generations G. identical
Cloning is the process of making an exact ____61____ of a plant or animal and developing it either naturally or ____62____. Natural cloning has been going on for ____63____. For example, gardeners have been using a form of cloning when they take a cutting from a plant and place it in a suitable ____64____, such as soil. Another example of natural cloning is ____65____ twins, who are produced from the same egg.
【答案】61. C 62. B
63. F 64. A
65. G
B
阅读下面文本，并从方框内的单词或语块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。
A. restricted B. resolved C. informal D. individuals E. confidence F. clarifying G. handling
Montessori, the first female doctor in Italy, developed the Montessori Method, an educational system that encourages an unconventional and ____66____ style of teaching. Children learn from ____67____ everyday materials, and they develop at their own pace.
The Montessori philosophy is simple. For instance, one of its principles is that children are unique ____68____ who must be free to learn without being criticised or ____69____. It is the child that controls the pace, topic and lessons, not the rest of the class or the teacher. As a result, children enjoy learning, which gives them ____70____ and makes them happy.
【答案】66. C 67. G
68. D 69. A
70. E
第五部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
71. 假定你是李华，你们学校上周末组织同学们到中山大学参加了研学活动，请给你的英国笔友Jack写一封邮件分享你的研学经历，内容包括：
1. 活动内容；
2. 你的收获。
注意：
写作词数应为80个左右。
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【答案】Dear Jack,
I am writing to share my study tour experience at Sun Yat-sen University last weekend. I attended lectures on various subjects, visited the university’s library and interacted with professors and students. I learned a lot about the university and its academic programs. It was a great opportunity to broaden my horizons and gain new knowledge. What I said was that I really enjoyed the trip. It was a rewarding and unforgettable experience.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
72. 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。
In 1996, I had just finished my first year of community college. After borrowing my dad’s car for school for a few months, we decided it was time for me to get my own car. Since my family was economical, we headed to the used car section. I found a cute little car that seemed like a great deal, but my dad had doubts from the start. He wanted to have it thoroughly checked before purchasing, but I was in a hurry.
“Dad, we can’t inspect every car. Let’s just pick one. I want this one...” So, he gave in. The cute little car was mine! But as soon as we drove off the lot, problems started. First, constant overheating. Then, a knocking sound from the engine. But oh no — I was not going to be stopped. Not Miss Fancy Pants College Girl. I had my own car! What if the needle went to the “H” every now and then Big deal! I just wouldn’t look at it. And that annoying little sound from the engine I could just turn up the radio. Problem solved!
Ignoring these warnings, I headed out to a Friday night party in my college town, looking forward to it for weeks and shocked that my dad allowed me to go. However, with an unexpected winter snowstorm, my dad started having second thoughts. The snowy roads combined with my car’s issues were enough for him to voice his concerns. But I wasn’t listening.
Off I went, driving in the snow for thirty minutes. Just as I hit a long stretch of somewhat deserted highway, the unavoidable happened. My precious little car let out its final breath... and died. Luckily, I managed to coast to the side of the highway, barely over the line onto the shoulder, before it came to a complete stop. Now, remember, this was 1996, and cell phones were rare. There was no way to call for help.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
I was really stuck on a snowy dark night on the highway.
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About an hour later, a familiar car came out of nowhere.
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【答案】I was really stuck on a snowy dark night on the highway. I felt helpless and scared. The cold wind was blowing and the snow was getting heavier. I didn’t know what to do. I tried to start the car again and again, but it was no use. I thought about walking to find help, but it was too far and too dangerous. I just sat in the car and prayed for someone to come and save me.
About an hour later, a familiar car came out of nowhere. It was my dad’s car! I was so relieved and happy to see him. He told me that he was worried about me and decided to come and look for me. He had been driving around for a long time and finally found me. He checked the car and found that it was beyond repair. He then took me home safely. I was very grateful to my dad for his love and care. I learned a valuable lesson from this experience: never ignore the warnings and always listen to the advice of others.
英语试题
全卷共11页，满分130分，考试时间130分钟。
考生注意：
1. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听说考试（满分20分，另行安排）
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Flora always had an adventurous spirit but in 2020 she began her biggest adventure yet.
Born and raised in the Minnesota, she also lived in Bahrain and Egypt and moved to Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in 2002. As an enthusiastic hiker and mountain climber, she had struggled to find like-minded people to trek (远足) with her, so in 2011 she started a weekend hiking group. A few years later she turned it into a business called Flora UAE Trekkers, running weekend hikes while she continued teaching English in the week. When she lost her job in 2020, she decided to focus her energies on Flora UAE Trekkers, which has now attracted 50,000 followers on social media and offered guided hikes to over 80,000 people.
No longer working a nine-to-five at the university, she regularly wakes up at 3 a.m. on weekdays to lead treks around some of the most breathtaking scenery surrounding Dubai. She even offers a specialist sunset hike across the Liwa desert in Abu Dhabi — used as location for filming Dune: Part Two. “I knew that I wanted to create something that encouraged people to get outside and explore what Dubai had to offer outside of the city. From there, it rocketed,” Flora says. “A lot of people in Dubai don’t know there’s anything else outside the city and that there’s so much nature here.”
However, the road to success was not always smooth. “Our early challenges were to overcome the stereotype (偏见) of what a hiking guide should look like,” Flora says. “The stereotypical guide has physical strength and places an emphasis on hiking as a tool to improve your fitness, physique and speed.” Going against the grain, Flora employed current and former educators as well as mothers, like herself, as guides. “We really wanted to remove that competitive atmosphere and satisfy all levels, not only for the strong.” Flora says.
1. Why did Flora start a weekend hiking group in 2011
A. To start her own business. B. To meet hiking companions.
C. To promote local tourism. D. To grow social media followers.
2 What can be inferred about Dubai from paragraph 3
A. It is a famous filming location. B. It is an innovation center.
C. It has beautiful natural scenery. D. It attracts visitors across the globe.
3. Who are most likely to be chosen as guides in Flora UAE Trekkers
A. Professional athletes. B. Experienced hikers.
C. Adventure enthusiasts. D. Nature-loving caregivers.
4. Which word can best describe Flora
A. Generous. B. Humble. C. Innovative. D. Authoritative.
B
The film was awful. After an hour, I whispered to my wife, “Come on, let’s go home.” She replied, “No way. We’ re not throwing away thirty dollars.” “That’s no reason to stay,” I protested. “The money’s already gone regardless of whether we stay or leave. This is the sunk cost fallacy (谬误) at work!” But she just stared at me angrily and I had to sink back down in my seat.
The sunk cost fallacy is most dangerous when we have invested a lot of time, money, energy, or love in something. This investment becomes a reason to carry on, even if we are dealing with a lost cause. The more we invest, the greater the sunk costs are, and the greater the urge to continue becomes.
The sunk cost fallacy is frequently seen in investors. Often they base their trading decisions on acquisition prices. “I lost so much money with this stock (股票). I can’t sell it now,” they say. This is unreasonable. The acquisition price should play no role. What counts is the stock’s future performance. Strangely, the more money a stock loses, the more likely investors tend to stick by it.
This behavior is driven by a need for consistency. After all, being consistent means being reliable. We really dislike it when things don’t match up. If we stop a project halfway, we admit that we once thought differently. Carrying on with a meaningless project delays this painful realization and keeps up appearances.
“We’ve come this far ...” “I’ve read so much of this book already...” “But I’ve spent two years doing this course...” If you recognize any of these thought patterns, it shows that the sunk cost fallacy is at work in a corner of your brain.
Of course there may be good reasons to continue investing in something, but make sure not for the wrong reasons, such as to make non-recoverable investment s look reasonable. Wise decision making requires you to forget about the costs in the past. No matter how much you have already invested, only your assessment of the future costs and benefits counts.
5. Why does the author mention his film-watching experience
A. To describe a scene. B. To introduce the topic.
C. To state the writing purpose. D. To provide background information.
6. How are investors affected by the sunk cost fallacy
A. They keep holding the falling stock. B. They become more confident in the stock.
C. They value the stock’s future performance. D. They ignore the acquisition price of the stock.
7. What matters in making decisions according to the author
A. Evaluating the lost costs. B. Focusing on consistency.
C. Seeking help from others. D. Weighing up potential profits.
C
One recent report found that adults in the US check their phones, on average, 344 times a day — once every four minutes — and spend almost three hours a day on their devices in total. But have you wondered what this constant use is doing to our brains
As you might expect, the simple distraction of checking a phone can have negative consequences. And it isn’t just the use of a phone that has consequences — its me re presence can affect the way we think. In one study, researchers asked participants to either put their phones next to them or in another room. Participants then completed a series of tasks to test their abilities to process and remember information, their problem-solving, and their focus. They were found to perform far better when their phones were in another room instead of nearby — whether visible, powered on or not. The mere proximity of a phone, it seems, uses up the brain’s energy. Our brains may be hard at work in controlling the desire to check our phones. The only “fix,” the researchers found, was putting the device in a different room.
However, there is one way we can try to lessen its ill effects. And it has to do with our beliefs. People who think our brains have limited resources are more likely to give in to temptations (诱惑). But for those who believe resisting temptations strengthens our ability to keep resisting, exercising self-control on one task doesn’t worsen their performance in subsequent ones. They believe our brains have unlimited resources.
What am I taking from this To cut down on mindless reaching for my phone, I’ll keep practicing leaving it in another room. But I’ll also remind myself that my brain has more resources than I think — and that each time I resist the temptation to check my phone, I’m laying down new neural (神经的) pathways that will make it easier and easier to resist that temptation, and perhaps others as well, in future.
8. What did the study aim to find out by placing the phones differently
A. How people’s performance was affected.
B. How people gained access to digital resources.
C. Whether people used different skills in the test.
D. Whether people developed dependence on phones.
9. What does the underlined word “proximity” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Thought. B. Dependence. C. Nearness. D. Mention.
10. What does the author think of resisting the temptation to check the phone
A. It will strengthen our belief. B. It will improve concentration.
C. It will weaken brain activity. D. It will use up the brain’s resources.
11. What will the author agree to do to reduce mindless phone use
A. Practice self-control. B. Increase brain power.
C. Only use the phone for work. D. Set a timer to limit phone use.
D
When someone asks for your opinion, are you quick to offer it Or do you opt instead for a laid-back “it’s your call,” an undecided “anything’s fine,” or an eager-to-please “whatever works best for you ” Many of us don’t share our thoughts out of a desire to appear easygoing and cooperative. But through two research projects that explored a wide range of interpersonal situations, we found that failing to weigh in can actually make you seem less likable and harm your relationships.
In our first research project, we looked at how people reacted when asking a friend what restaurant, movie, or museum they’d prefer to go to. No matter the context, the participants almost always told us that they wanted their companion to pick a specific option — and when their companion chose not to, the participants found their friends less likable, and they became less interested in going on future outings with them.
Why is this You might think that withholding your preferences makes you more likable, but in fact, when someone asks for your input, they’re generally looking for help making a decision. Our participants reported that it was harder for them to make a decision when their friend refused to express an opinion, and this unpleasant decision-making experience often harmed their impression of their friend.
Another reason withholding a preference can backfire is that when someone claims not to care, it can seem like they actually do have an opinion, but are hiding it to avoid conflict. In our second research project, we found that when someone says they don’t have a preference, the decision maker often assumes they’ re only saying that because they have the opposite preference as they do. When this happens, the decision maker is more likely to choose the option that they themselves don’t want, ultimately making them that much less satisfied with the interaction.
So next time someone asks you what you think don’t hold back. Whether it’s a friend asking where you’d like to go to eat, a client who’s curious what kinds of music you like, or a workmate requesting your input on a workplace decision, sharing your opinion is almost always a win-win.
12. Why are some people unwilling to share their personal preferences
A. To protect privacy. B. To make a good impression.
C. To avoid argument. D. To get better involved.
13. What did the first research project find about people asking for feedback
A. They did it out of politeness. B. They expected an agreement.
C. They preferred concrete answers. D. They had no options in mind.
14. What can we infer about decision makers from paragraph 4
A. They will guess others’ thoughts. B. They will stick to their own ideas.
C. They will express their dissatisfaction. D. They will accept others’ suggestions.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. If You’re Told No, It’s Fine B. If You Don’t Feel Like It, Try It
C. If Someone Doubts You, Be Yourself D. If Someone Asks Your Opinion, Give It
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
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。
In today’s society where buying something new is only a matter of clicking a button, we’re constantly stuffing our houses with things we don’t need. ____16____ It also contributes to unnecessary waste and even anxiety for those living in spaces flooded with too many things. These are reasons why many are downsizing what they own.
The first step to living with less is saying goodbye to excess (过量的) stuff. But how do you decide what to keep and what to throw out It’s never an easy task. ____17____ Looking around your home, you may find tons of items that haven’t been of any use within recent memory. Chances are you’ll never miss them.
Now that you’ve chosen which items you’ll be parting with, it’s time to figure out what to do with everything. ____18____ With easy-to-use platforms and apps, you can quickly earn cash without leaving the sofa.
Besides, if you’re looking to do a good deed or just don’t want to deal with the trouble of selling your things, donation is the perfect way. ____19____
Another increasingly popular option is on- demand storage. It involves a professional team coming to the client and transporting their items to a storage facility. Oftentimes everything can be arranged straight from an app.
____20____ It requires some major lifestyle and mindset changes, but if it’s something you want to commit to, you may see many benefits.
A. This creates more than a chaos problem.
B. Certain objects are only meant to be used occasionally.
C. First, stick them into storage until you decide what’s best.
D. Giving away items you rarely use can benefit people in need.
E. Pursuing a more minimalist lifestyle reduces chaos and stress.
F. The thought, “I might need this someday,” is incredibly common.
G. First, turn rubbish into treasure by selling off your extra possessions.
第三部分 语言知识及运用（共两节，满分25分）
第一节（共15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。
I was sort of a difficult student in school, always seeking the easy way out. One day, my teacher asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. Without a second thought, I told her I just wanted to be happy. She told me I was ____21____ the whole point of the question. “Happiness is exactly what I live for,” I responded ____22____.
That evening, when I got home, my father looked unusually ____23____. I knew I couldn’t ____24____ what was in store for me. After taking a deep breath, I ____25____ myself to him and then came the ____26____ conversation. He stared at me in the eyes and started, “Son, it doesn’t matter what you do for a living as long as it brings you happiness. But happiness doesn’t come ____27____. Your mother finds her ____28____ in helping others as a nurse, and I find mine in teaching language. We both find happiness in the ____29____ work we do each day. How are you going to find your happiness ”
His _____30_____ left me deep in thought. I realized that I had been _____31_____ the opportunity to experience the true essence of happiness. Ever since then, instead of shying away from difficult situations, I have chosen to face _____32_____ that came my way. Guided by my father’s _____33_____, I’ve achieved happiness now by _____34_____ hundreds of people who eventually realize, and more importantly, _____35_____ on the very idea.
21. A. complicating B. changing C. missing D. emphasizing
22. A. humorously B. randomly C. defensively D. creatively
23. A. serious B. nervous C. guilty D. curious
24 A. escape B. predict C. understand D. guarantee
25. A. proved B. dragged C. threw D. recommended
26. A. ice-breaking B. life-changing C. trouble-saving D. time-consuming
27. A. early B. often C. easy D. again
28. A. job B. place C. courage D. joy
29. A. temporary B. hard C. paid D. outdoor
30. A. examples B. words C. expression D. attitude
31. A. denying B. saving C. ensuring D. underestimating
32. A. failures B. criticism C. punishments D. challenges
33. A. wisdom B. experience C. ambition D. interpretation
34. A. judging B. warning C. protecting D. helping
35. A. reflect B. consult C. act D. comment
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Xitang Ancient Town, located about 100km from Shanghai, is a picturesque water town ____36____ looks like a traditional Chinese painting.
One of Xitang’s most notable features is its 1,300- meter-long roofed corridor(走廊) that stretches ____37____ the river, providing shade and shelter for visitors. It also now ____38____ (serve) an unofficial scenic route for visitors who can walk ____39____ (leisure) along and enjoy the scenery.
The town is also famous for numerous bridges dating back ____40____ (century). During the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty, it was an important town for the ____41____ (produce) of handiwork and also ____42____ commercial center in South China.
Xitang’s night tours are particularly attractive, ____43____ (offer) visitors the chance to explore the town from boats ____44____ (decorate) with red lanterns. As night falls, the streets of Xitang _____45_____ (bathe) in the warm light of red lanterns, and the sound of traditional music flows from historic houses. Xitang becomes different just like a girl putting on heavy makeup.
第四部分 词汇基础（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 词义匹配（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
第一组
请把下面的中文与英文单词匹配。每组有两个多余选项。
A accident B. incident C. competence D. committee E. commitment F. dentist G. defeat
46. 委员会 ________
47. 投入 ________
48. 事件 ________
49. 能力 ________
50. 战胜 ________
第二组
请把下面的中文与英文单词匹配。每组有两个多余选项。
A. previous B. precise C. financial D. fundamental E. relevant F. rural G. refillable
51. 财政的________
52. 乡村的________
53. 以前的________
54. 有关的________
55. 基础的________
第三组
请把下面的中文与英文单词匹配。每组有两个多余选项。
A. correspond B. collapse C. imitate D. investigate E. perceive F. justify G. swallow
56. 察觉 ________
57. 通信 ________
58. 倒塌 ________
59. 调查 ________
60. 证明……正确 ________
第二节 选词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
A
阅读下面文本，并从方框内的单词或语块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。
A. medium B. artificially C. copy D. identify E. mechanic F. generations G. identical
Cloning is the process of making an exact ____61____ of a plant or animal and developing it either naturally or ____62____. Natural cloning has been going on for ____63____. For example, gardeners have been using a form of cloning when they take a cutting from a plant and place it in a suitable ____64____, such as soil. Another example of natural cloning is ____65____ twins, who are produced from the same egg.
B
阅读下面文本，并从方框内单词或语块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。
A. restricted B. resolved C. informal D. individuals E. confidence F. clarifying G. handling
Montessori, the first female doctor in Italy, developed the Montessori Method, an educational system that encourages an unconventional and ____66____ style of teaching. Children learn from ____67____ everyday materials, and they develop at their own pace.
The Montessori philosophy is simple. For instance, one of its principles is that children are unique ____68____ who must be free to learn without being criticised or ____69____. It is the child that controls the pace, topic and lessons, not the rest of the class or the teacher. As a result, children enjoy learning, which gives them ____70____ and makes them happy.
第五部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
71. 假定你是李华，你们学校上周末组织同学们到中山大学参加了研学活动，请给你的英国笔友Jack写一封邮件分享你的研学经历，内容包括：
1. 活动内容；
2. 你的收获。
注意：
写作词数应为80个左右。
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第二节（满分25分）
72. 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。
In 1996, I had just finished my first year of community college. After borrowing my dad’s car for school for a few months, we decided it was time for me to get my own car. Since my family was economical, we headed to the used car section. I found a cute little car that seemed like a great deal, but my dad had doubts from the start. He wanted to have it thoroughly checked before purchasing, but I was in a hurry.
“Dad, we can’t inspect every car. Let’s just pick one. I want this one...” So, he gave in. The cute little car was mine! But as soon as we drove off the lot, problems started. First, constant overheating. Then, a knocking sound from the engine. But oh no — I was not going to be stopped. Not Miss Fancy Pants College Girl. I had my own car! What if the needle went to the “H” every now and then Big deal! I just wouldn’t look at it. And that annoying little sound from the engine I could just turn up the radio. Problem solved!
Ignoring these warnings, I headed out to a Friday night party in my college town, looking forward to it for weeks and shocked that my dad allowed me to go. However, with an unexpected winter snowstorm, my dad started having second thoughts. The snowy roads combined with my car’s issues were enough for him to voice his concerns. But I wasn’t listening.
Off I went, driving in the snow for thirty minutes. Just as I hit a long stretch of somewhat deserted highway, the unavoidable happened. My precious little car let out its final breath... and died. Luckily, I managed to coast to the side of the highway, barely over the line onto the shoulder, before it came to a complete stop. Now, remember, this was 1996, and cell phones were rare. There was no way to call for help.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
I was really stuck on a snowy dark night on the highway.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About an hour later, a familiar car came out of nowhere.
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2024-2025学年广东省佛山市南海区高三上学期开学摸底测试
英语试题 答案版
全卷共11页，满分130分，考试时间130分钟。
考生注意：
1. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听说考试（满分20分，另行安排）
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Flora always had an adventurous spirit but in 2020 she began her biggest adventure yet.
Born and raised in the Minnesota, she also lived in Bahrain and Egypt and moved to Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in 2002. As an enthusiastic hiker and mountain climber, she had struggled to find like-minded people to trek (远足) with her, so in 2011 she started a weekend hiking group. A few years later she turned it into a business called Flora UAE Trekkers, running weekend hikes while she continued teaching English in the week. When she lost her job in 2020, she decided to focus her energies on Flora UAE Trekkers, which has now attracted 50,000 followers on social media and offered guided hikes to over 80,000 people.
No longer working a nine-to-five at the university, she regularly wakes up at 3 a.m. on weekdays to lead treks around some of the most breathtaking scenery surrounding Dubai. She even offers a specialist sunset hike across the Liwa desert in Abu Dhabi — used as location for filming Dune: Part Two. “I knew that I wanted to create something that encouraged people to get outside and explore what Dubai had to offer outside of the city. From there, it rocketed,” Flora says. “A lot of people in Dubai don’t know there’s anything else outside the city and that there’s so much nature here.”
However, the road to success was not always smooth. “Our early challenges were to overcome the stereotype (偏见) of what a hiking guide should look like,” Flora says. “The stereotypical guide has physical strength and places an emphasis on hiking as a tool to improve your fitness, physique and speed.” Going against the grain, Flora employed current and former educators as well as mothers, like herself, as guides. “We really wanted to remove that competitive atmosphere and satisfy all levels, not only for the strong.” Flora says.
1. Why did Flora start a weekend hiking group in 2011
A. To start her own business. B. To meet hiking companions.
C. To promote local tourism. D. To grow social media followers.
2. What can be inferred about Dubai from paragraph 3
A. It is a famous filming location. B. It is an innovation center.
C. It has beautiful natural scenery. D. It attracts visitors across the globe.
3. Who are most likely to be chosen as guides in Flora UAE Trekkers
A. Professional athletes. B. Experienced hikers.
C. Adventure enthusiasts. D. Nature-loving caregivers.
4. Which word can best describe Flora
A. Generous. B. Humble. C. Innovative. D. Authoritative.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C
B
The film was awful. After an hour, I whispered to my wife, “Come on, let’s go home.” She replied, “No way. We’ re not throwing away thirty dollars.” “That’s no reason to stay,” I protested. “The money’s already gone regardless of whether we stay or leave. This is the sunk cost fallacy (谬误) at work!” But she just stared at me angrily and I had to sink back down in my seat.
The sunk cost fallacy is most dangerous when we have invested a lot of time, money, energy, or love in something. This investment becomes a reason to carry on, even if we are dealing with a lost cause. The more we invest, the greater the sunk costs are, and the greater the urge to continue becomes.
The sunk cost fallacy is frequently seen in investors. Often they base their trading decisions on acquisition prices. “I lost so much money with this stock (股票). I can’t sell it now,” they say. This is unreasonable. The acquisition price should play no role. What counts is the stock’s future performance. Strangely, the more money a stock loses, the more likely investors tend to stick by it.
This behavior is driven by a need for consistency. After all, being consistent means being reliable. We really dislike it when things don’t match up. If we stop a project halfway, we admit that we once thought differently. Carrying on with a meaningless project delays this painful realization and keeps up appearances.
“We’ve come this far ...” “I’ve read so much of this book already...” “But I’ve spent two years doing this course...” If you recognize any of these thought patterns, it shows that the sunk cost fallacy is at work in a corner of your brain.
Of course, there may be good reasons to continue investing in something, but make sure not for the wrong reasons, such as to make non-recoverable investment s look reasonable. Wise decision making requires you to forget about the costs in the past. No matter how much you have already invested, only your assessment of the future costs and benefits counts.
5. Why does the author mention his film-watching experience
A. To describe a scene. B. To introduce the topic.
C. To state the writing purpose. D. To provide background information.
6. How are investors affected by the sunk cost fallacy
A. They keep holding the falling stock. B. They become more confident in the stock.
C. They value the stock’s future performance. D. They ignore the acquisition price of the stock.
7. What matters in making decisions according to the author
A. Evaluating the lost costs. B. Focusing on consistency.
C. Seeking help from others. D. Weighing up potential profits.
【答案】5. B 6. A 7. D
C
One recent report found that adults in the US check their phones, on average, 344 times a day — once every four minutes — and spend almost three hours a day on their devices in total. But have you wondered what this constant use is doing to our brains
As you might expect, the simple distraction of checking a phone can have negative consequences. And it isn’t just the use of a phone that has consequences — its me re presence can affect the way we think. In one study, researchers asked participants to either put their phones next to them or in another room. Participants then completed a series of tasks to test their abilities to process and remember information, their problem-solving, and their focus. They were found to perform far better when their phones were in another room instead of nearby — whether visible, powered on or not. The mere proximity of a phone, it seems, uses up the brain’s energy. Our brains may be hard at work in controlling the desire to check our phones. The only “fix,” the researchers found, was putting the device in a different room.
However, there is one way we can try to lessen its ill effects. And it has to do with our beliefs. People who think our brains have limited resources are more likely to give in to temptations (诱惑). But for those who believe resisting temptations strengthens our ability to keep resisting, exercising self-control on one task doesn’t worsen their performance in subsequent ones. They believe our brains have unlimited resources.
What am I taking from this To cut down on mindless reaching for my phone, I’ll keep practicing leaving it in another room. But I’ll also remind myself that my brain has more resources than I think — and that each time I resist the temptation to check my phone, I’m laying down new neural (神经的) pathways that will make it easier and easier to resist that temptation, and perhaps others as well, in future.
8. What did the study aim to find out by placing the phones differently
A. How people’s performance was affected.
B. How people gained access to digital resources.
C. Whether people used different skills in the test.
D. Whether people developed dependence on phones.
9. What does the underlined word “proximity” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Thought. B. Dependence. C. Nearness. D. Mention.
10. What does the author think of resisting the temptation to check the phone
A. It will strengthen our belief. B. It will improve concentration.
C. It will weaken brain activity. D. It will use up the brain’s resources.
11. What will the author agree to do to reduce mindless phone use
A. Practice self-control. B. Increase brain power.
C. Only use the phone for work. D. Set a timer to limit phone use.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. A 11. A
D
When someone asks for your opinion, are you quick to offer it Or do you opt instead for a laid-back “it’s your call,” an undecided “anything’s fine,” or an eager-to-please “whatever works best for you ” Many of us don’t share our thoughts out of a desire to appear easygoing and cooperative. But through two research projects that explored a wide range of interpersonal situations, we found that failing to weigh in can actually make you seem less likable and harm your relationships.
In our first research project, we looked at how people reacted when asking a friend what restaurant, movie, or museum they’d prefer to go to. No matter the context, the participants almost always told us that they wanted their companion to pick a specific option — and when their companion chose not to, the participants found their friends less likable, and they became less interested in going on future outings with them.
Why is this You might think that withholding your preferences makes you more likable but in fact, when someone asks for your input, they’re generally looking for help making a decision. Our participants reported that it was harder for them to make a decision when their friend refused to express an opinion, and this unpleasant decision-making experience often harmed their impression of their friend.
Another reason withholding a preference can backfire is that when someone claims not to care, it can seem like they actually do have an opinion, but are hiding it to avoid conflict. In our second research project, we found that when someone says they don’t have a preference, the decision maker often assumes they’ re only saying that because they have the opposite preference as they do. When this happens, the decision maker is more likely to choose the option that they themselves don’t want, ultimately making them that much less satisfied with the interaction.
So next time someone asks you what you think don’t hold back. Whether it’s a friend asking where you’d like to go to eat, a client who’s curious what kinds of music you like, or a workmate requesting your input on a workplace decision, sharing your opinion is almost always a win-win.
12. Why are some people unwilling to share their personal preferences
A. To protect privacy. B. To make a good impression.
C. To avoid argument. D. To get better involved.
13. What did the first research project find about people asking for feedback
A. They did it out of politeness. B. They expected an agreement.
C. They preferred concrete answers. D. They had no options in mind.
14. What can we infer about decision makers from paragraph 4
A. They will guess others’ thoughts. B. They will stick to their own ideas.
C. They will express their dissatisfaction. D. They will accept others’ suggestions.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. If You’re Told No, It’s Fine B. If You Don’t Feel Like It, Try It
C. If Someone Doubts You, Be Yourself D. If Someone Asks Your Opinion, Give It
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
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。
In today’s society where buying something new is only a matter of clicking a button, we’re constantly stuffing our houses with things we don’t need. ____16____ It also contributes to unnecessary waste and even anxiety for those living in spaces flooded with too many things. These are reasons why many are downsizing what they own.
The first step to living with less is saying goodbye to excess (过量的) stuff. But how do you decide what to keep and what to throw out It’s never an easy task. ____17____ Looking around your home, you may find tons of items that haven’t been of any use within recent memory. Chances are you’ll never miss them.
Now that you’ve chosen which items you’ll be parting with, it’s time to figure out what to do with everything. ____18____ With easy-to-use platforms and apps, you can quickly earn cash without leaving the sofa.
Besides, if you’re looking to do a good deed or just don’t want to deal with the trouble of selling your things, donation is the perfect way. ____19____
Another increasingly popular option is on- demand storage It involves a professional team coming to the client and transporting their items to a storage facility. Oftentimes everything can be arranged straight from an app.
____20____ It requires some major lifestyle and mindset changes, but if it’s something you want to commit to, you may see many benefits.
A. This creates more than a chaos problem.
B. Certain objects are only meant to be used occasionally.
C. First, stick them into storage until you decide what’s best.
D. Giving away items you rarely use can benefit people in need.
E. Pursuing a more minimalist lifestyle reduces chaos and stress.
F. The thought, “I might need this someday,” is incredibly common.
G. First, turn rubbish into treasure by selling off your extra possessions.
【答案】16. A 17. F 18. G 19. D 20. E
第三部分 语言知识及运用（共两节，满分25分）
第一节（共15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。
I was sort of a difficult student in school, always seeking the easy way out. One day, my teacher asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. Without a second thought, I told her I just wanted to be happy. She told me I was ____21____ the whole point of the question. “Happiness is exactly what I live for,” I responded ____22____.
That evening, when I got home, my father looked unusually ____23____. I knew I couldn’t ____24____ what was in store for me. After taking a deep breath, I ____25____ myself to him and then came the ____26____ conversation. He stared at me in the eyes and started, “Son, it doesn’t matter what you do for a living as long as it brings you happiness. But happiness doesn’t come ____27____. Your mother finds her ____28____ in helping others as a nurse, and I find mine in teaching language. We both find happiness in the ____29____ work we do each day. How are you going to find your happiness ”
His _____30_____ left me deep in thought. I realized that I had been _____31_____ the opportunity to experience the true essence of happiness. Ever since then, instead of shying away from difficult situations, I have chosen to face _____32_____ that came my way. Guided by my father’s _____33_____, I’ve achieved happiness now by _____34_____ hundreds of people who eventually realize, and more importantly, _____35_____ on the very idea.
21. A. complicating B. changing C. missing D. emphasizing
22. A. humorously B. randomly C. defensively D. creatively
23. A. serious B. nervous C. guilty D. curious
24. A. escape B. predict C. understand D. guarantee
25. A. proved B. dragged C. threw D. recommended
26. A. ice-breaking B. life-changing C. trouble-saving D. time-consuming
27. A. early B. often C. easy D. again
28. A. job B. place C. courage D. joy
29. A. temporary B. hard C. paid D. outdoor
30. A. examples B. words C. expression D. attitude
31. A. denying B. saving C. ensuring D. underestimating
32. A. failures B. criticism C. punishments D. challenges
33. A. wisdom B. experience C. ambition D. interpretation
34. A. judging B. warning C. protecting D. helping
35. A. reflect B. consult C. act D. comment
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. A
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Xitang Ancient Town, located about 100km from Shanghai, is a picturesque water town ____36____ looks like a traditional Chinese painting.
One of Xitang’s most notable features is its 1,300- meter-long roofed corridor(走廊) that stretches ____37____ the river, providing shade and shelter for visitors. It also now ____38____ (serve) an unofficial scenic route for visitors who can walk ____39____ (leisure) along and enjoy the scenery.
The town is also famous for numerous bridges dating back ____40____ (century). During the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty, it was an important town for the ____41____ (produce) of handiwork and also ____42____ commercial center in South China.
Xitang’s night tours are particularly attractive, ____43____ (offer) visitors the chance to explore the town from boats ____44____ (decorate) with red lanterns. As night falls, the streets of Xitang _____45_____ (bathe) in the warm light of red lanterns, and the sound of traditional music flows from historic houses. Xitang becomes different just like a girl putting on heavy makeup.
【答案】36. which##that
37. along 38. serves
39. leisurely
40. centuries
41. production
42. a 43. offering
44. decorated
45. is bathed
第四部分 词汇基础（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 词义匹配（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
第一组
请把下面的中文与英文单词匹配。每组有两个多余选项。
A. accident B. incident C. competence D. committee E. commitment F. dentist G. defeat
46. 委员会 ________
47. 投入 ________
48. 事件 ________
49. 能力 ________
50. 战胜 ________
【答案】46. D 47. E
48. B 49. C
50. G
第二组
请把下面的中文与英文单词匹配。每组有两个多余选项。
A. previous B. precise C. financial D. fundamental E. relevant F. rural G. refillable
51. 财政的________
52. 乡村的________
53. 以前的________
54. 有关的________
55. 基础的________
【答案】51. C 52. F
53. A 54. E
55. D
第三组
请把下面的中文与英文单词匹配。每组有两个多余选项。
A. correspond B. collapse C. imitate D. investigate E. perceive F. justify G. swallow
56. 察觉 ________
57. 通信 ________
58. 倒塌 ________
59. 调查 ________
60. 证明……正确 ________
【答案】56. E 57. A
58. B 59. D
60. F
第二节 选词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
A
阅读下面文本，并从方框内的单词或语块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。
A. medium B. artificially C. copy D. identify E. mechanic F. generations G. identical
Cloning is the process of making an exact ____61____ of a plant or animal and developing it either naturally or ____62____. Natural cloning has been going on for ____63____. For example, gardeners have been using a form of cloning when they take a cutting from a plant and place it in a suitable ____64____, such as soil. Another example of natural cloning is ____65____ twins, who are produced from the same egg.
【答案】61. C 62. B
63. F 64. A
65. G
B
阅读下面文本，并从方框内的单词或语块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。
A. restricted B. resolved C. informal D. individuals E. confidence F. clarifying G. handling
Montessori, the first female doctor in Italy, developed the Montessori Method, an educational system that encourages an unconventional and ____66____ style of teaching. Children learn from ____67____ everyday materials, and they develop at their own pace.
The Montessori philosophy is simple. For instance, one of its principles is that children are unique ____68____ who must be free to learn without being criticised or ____69____. It is the child that controls the pace, topic and lessons, not the rest of the class or the teacher. As a result, children enjoy learning, which gives them ____70____ and makes them happy.
【答案】66. C 67. G
68. D 69. A
70. E
第五部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
71. 假定你是李华，你们学校上周末组织同学们到中山大学参加了研学活动，请给你的英国笔友Jack写一封邮件分享你的研学经历，内容包括：
1. 活动内容；
2. 你的收获。
注意：
写作词数应为80个左右。
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【答案】Dear Jack,
I am writing to share my study tour experience at Sun Yat-sen University last weekend. I attended lectures on various subjects, visited the university’s library and interacted with professors and students. I learned a lot about the university and its academic programs. It was a great opportunity to broaden my horizons and gain new knowledge. What I said was that I really enjoyed the trip. It was a rewarding and unforgettable experience.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
72. 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。
In 1996, I had just finished my first year of community college. After borrowing my dad’s car for school for a few months, we decided it was time for me to get my own car. Since my family was economical, we headed to the used car section. I found a cute little car that seemed like a great deal, but my dad had doubts from the start. He wanted to have it thoroughly checked before purchasing, but I was in a hurry.
“Dad, we can’t inspect every car. Let’s just pick one. I want this one...” So, he gave in. The cute little car was mine! But as soon as we drove off the lot, problems started. First, constant overheating. Then, a knocking sound from the engine. But oh no — I was not going to be stopped. Not Miss Fancy Pants College Girl. I had my own car! What if the needle went to the “H” every now and then Big deal! I just wouldn’t look at it. And that annoying little sound from the engine I could just turn up the radio. Problem solved!
Ignoring these warnings, I headed out to a Friday night party in my college town, looking forward to it for weeks and shocked that my dad allowed me to go. However, with an unexpected winter snowstorm, my dad started having second thoughts. The snowy roads combined with my car’s issues were enough for him to voice his concerns. But I wasn’t listening.
Off I went, driving in the snow for thirty minutes. Just as I hit a long stretch of somewhat deserted highway, the unavoidable happened. My precious little car let out its final breath... and died. Luckily, I managed to coast to the side of the highway, barely over the line onto the shoulder, before it came to a complete stop. Now, remember, this was 1996, and cell phones were rare. There was no way to call for help.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
I was really stuck on a snowy dark night on the highway.
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About an hour later, a familiar car came out of nowhere.
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【答案】I was really stuck on a snowy dark night on the highway. I felt helpless and scared. The cold wind was blowing and the snow was getting heavier. I didn’t know what to do. I tried to start the car again and again, but it was no use. I thought about walking to find help, but it was too far and too dangerous. I just sat in the car and prayed for someone to come and save me.
About an hour later, a familiar car came out of nowhere. It was my dad’s car! I was so relieved and happy to see him. He told me that he was worried about me and decided to come and look for me. He had been driving around for a long time and finally found me. He checked the car and found that it was beyond repair. He then took me home safely. I was very grateful to my dad for his love and care. I learned a valuable lesson from this experience: never ignore the warnings and always listen to the advice of others.
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