江西省宜春市丰城市第九中学2024-2025学年高三上学期开学英语试题（含答案）

丰城九中2024-2025学年上学期高三入学考试试卷
英语
本试卷总分值为150分 考试时间为120分钟
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。
A
Aptitude Tests Recommendations
Aptitude tests are helpful to job seekers of all ages. While career quizzes explore your values and work style, aptitude tests provide a more objective evaluation of your skills, helping you select a career you’re most likely to succeed in. Below are some of the best aptitude tests out there.
Clifton Strengths
The Clifton Strengths program was created based on research around leadership. The research in question pointed to common strengths among successful leaders, like strategic thinking, adaptability and communication. To complete the test, you must answer around 150 questions, each within 20 seconds. Allen Cheung, a tech blogger, notes that Clifton Strengths is more valuable than your average career test because it includes “tricky questions which aren’t as easily gamed”.
Red Bull Wingfinder
Developed and tested out by psychology experts, the Red Bull Wingfinder assesses your thinking under pressure. Questions include image sorting, logic puzzles and leadership-related questions. Once you complete the test, you’ll receive a nine-page report and career coaching tailored to your results.
SEI Development Report
The SEI Development Report is an extensive EQ aptitude test that has timed right-and-wrong answers that assess eight fundamentals, including emotional literacy, emotional management and empathy. At the end, you’ll receive a 20-page report with recommended courses on workplace EQ development.
CareerOneStop
While it only takes a few minutes to complete, the CareerOneStop Skills Assessment will help you rank both your technical and soft skills. The career suggestions at the end can be categorized by relevance, annual wages, and job outlook, coupled with professional coaching or consultation to improve your skills.
21. What do aptitude tests mainly assess for job seekers
A. Their work morals. B. Their preferred work style.
C. Their career interest. D. Their professional competence.
22. What is a unique feature of Clifton Strengths
A. It evaluates leadership skills. B. It develops strategic thinking.
C. It includes challenging questions. D. It offers a comprehensive report.
23. Which test suits those who prefer sorted suggestions and career coaching
A. Clifton Strengths. B. Red Bull Wingfinder.
C. SEI Development Report. D. CareerOneStop.
B
Growing up, Maitri Wadher, a left-hander, has struggled to cope in a world made for right-handed people. From school desks to spiral notebooks that stop the natural flow of writing, Maitri has faced tough challenges from a young age. “My mother used to tie my left hand and make me eat with my right until a doctor warned that this could significantly affect my growth and confidence,” Maitri says.
This childhood experience had gnawed (折磨) at the back of her mind, pushing her to do something to ease the lives of fellow left-handers. In September 2018, she started The Left Out Store, which makes everyday products ranging from left-handed writing tools and scissors to kitchen tools for left-handed people.
Starting The Left Out Store wasn’t in the cards for Maitri for a very long time. The idea for The Left Out Store came to Maitri in just 20 minutes during a festival at St. Joseph’s Institute of Management, where she was a post-graduate student. She presented the rough idea to judges who later became sponsors, and they enthusiastically supported it. This encouragement gave her the push to make it a market research project to test the waters and explore the potential market.
Initially, Maitri faced a few hiccups. It took her quite some time to find vendors (小贩) and make them understand how to make the products. With everything in place, Maitri went through a tough time reaching customers. The first time she made a proper sale was at an exhibition at Lalit Ashok. “People were surprised at first, but gradually more left-handed people began approaching me, and said they relate to my struggles.” Since then, she has been regularly marketing her products at exhibitions, and keeps The Left Out Store active on social media.
24. What challenge did Maitri face as a left-hander while growing up
A. Unfair judgement. B. Lack of parents’ love.
C. Limited access to education. D. Struggle with school tools.
25. How did Maitri turn her idea into a reality
A. By seeking student sponsors. B. By conducting market research.
C. By expanding the potential market. D. By carrying out her long-thought plan.
26. What does the underlined word “hiccups” probably mean
A. Barriers. B. Threats C. Complaints. D. Oppositions.
27. What might be a suitable title for the passage
A. A Left-Hander’s Struggles B. Maitri’s Marketing Strategies
C. Maitri: A Social Media Celebrity D. The Left Out Store: Maitri’s Journey
C
As a senior resident, I often distributed poems to my team, printing and posting them above the computers in our hospital workrooms. Once, during a rare quiet moment in the ICU, with permission from my colleagues (同事), I read a couple of poems out loud. I remember watching my colleagues’ eyes close and their bodies visibly relax as the words washed over them.
Since then, I have shared poems — my own and others’ — in talks at my institution and across the country. I’ve also led other healthcare providers in creative writing exercises during workshops, lectures and classes. Many institutions host book clubs, story slams, film screenings and other opportunities for medical learners to engage with the humanities (人文学科).
While poetry can be frightening to some, many contemporary poems provide approachable emotional experiences. Pieces like Safiya Sinclair’s “Notes on the State of Virginia” fully illustrate how a place that seems innocent or even beautiful to some can be upsetting to others. Monica Sok’s “ABC for Refugees” powerfully paints a portrait of a young child caught between languages and cultures — a reality that many pediatric (儿科的) patients face. “Ode to Small Towns” by Tyree Daye overturn s common assumptions about rural life. In “Medical History”, Nicole Sealey shares a patient’s perspective (视角) on a part of health care that, for many of my students and colleagues, has been reduced to a series of check boxes on a computer screen. These and other poems provide fertile ground for enhanced understanding of the human condition, as well as inspiration for a clinician’s own potentially transformative reflective writing.
The possibilities for cooperation between literature and medicine are wide open. I believe all clinicians have a role in recognizing and dealing with how everyone has been shaped by an unreasonable society. The history, sociopolitical context, imaginative perspective and reflective practices the humanities offer may improve the practice of medicine. Through understanding others’ experiences and reflecting critically on their own, every clinician can move closer to being the kind of healer they intend to be.
28. Why did the author like to share poems at work
A. To cure his patients. B. To bring in the humanities.
C. To make his colleagues amazed. D. To practice for a competition.
29. Whose poem may change people’s beliefs about the countryside
A. Tyree Daye’s. B. Monica Sok’s.
C. Safiya Sinclair’s. D. Nicole Sealey’s.
30. What does Nicole Sealey’s work seem to imply
A. It’s urgent to upgrade the medical equipment.
B. Doctors should have better medical skills.
C. There’s room for improvement in medical care.
D. A patient can be treated from different perspectives.
31. Which statement does the author probably agree with
A. The humanities help make a better doctor.
B. The clinicians are to shape our future society.
C. Doctors must learn from each other’s experiences.
D. Reflective writing greatly benefits a doctor’s skills.
D
The ban on cigarette advertising in the early 1970s in the United States serves as a fascinating case study in the field of public health campaigns and their unintended consequences. Despite the government’s intention to discourage smoking and reduce related health risks, the ban led to an unexpected outcome: an increase in cigarette sales for the major tobacco companies.
The reason for this unexpected outcome can be traced to the principles of game theory, particularly the prisoner’s dilemma paradox (悖论). Just as in the prisoner’s dilemma, where cooperation leads to the best outcome for both parties, the tobacco companies would benefit collectively if none of them advertised. This action would create fairness in competition, ensuring that no individual company gains an edge by advertising.
However, the dilemma arises when considering the potential actions of competitors. If one tobacco company decides to ignore the ban and advertise its products, it stands to gain a significant market share and increased sales compared to its non-advertising competitors. This creates a situation where each company faces the urge to advertise, fearing that their competitors may do the same and leave them at a disadvantage.
In the end most tobacco companies decided to play it safe and invested in advertising, despite the ban, to avoid being left behind in the competitive landscape. This strategic decision reflects the uncertainty and strategic considerations that shape business decisions, even in the face of regulations aimed at public health goals.
This application of game theory provides valuable insight into the complexities of influencing human behavior through policy interventions. While well-intended efforts such as advertising bans may seem straightforward in theory, the realities of strategic decision-making and competitive dynamics often lead to unforeseen outcomes. As such, understanding the complexities of game theory can provide valuable insight for policymakers seeking to design more effective interventions and address complex societal challenges.
32. What is a direct result of the ban in the 1970s
A. Cut in tax income. B. Reduction in health risks.
C. Rise in tobacco sales. D. Cooperation of companies.
33. How can all competitors benefit in the prisoner’s dilemma
A. They fully trust each other and follow the regulations.
B. They act independently and pursue their own interests.
C. They increase their market share at the expense of others.
D. They ignore competition and focus on their own strategies.
34. Why do most tobacco companies finally choose to advertise
A. To avoid intense competition. B. To gain a competitive advantage.
C. To shape better business images. D. To achieve public health goals.
35. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A A Good Intention Fails. B. A Cigarette Ban Ends in Smoke.
C. A Ban Boosts Public Health. D. A Dilemma Concems Cigarette Compames.
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。
If you want to develop maximum credibility (可信性), is it better to be a hedgehog (刺猬) or a fox According to Isaiah Berlin, the hedgehog knows one thing very well, and the fox knows a lot of things.
Is there a clear advantage of one style over the other Hedgehog thinkers tend to answer yes. ___36___ And they are usually very credible in doing so. According to Jim Hart, the “hedgehog concept” is one of the factors that lead companies to greatness. They focus on one thing and do it really well. They figure out what they are good at. ___37___ The hedgehog concept makes perfect sense for companies.
___38___ Philip Tate has studied the track records of those folks on the Sunday talk shows who make predictions about what will happen. He has found that hedgehogs are not only wrong more often than foxes, but that they are less likely to recognise or admit that they are wrong when events do not match their predictions.
The advantage that foxes have is that they are more likely to seek out new information from a broader range of sources, and are comfortable with uncertainty and new information. ___39___ They try to include it in their viewpoint rather than to exclude it from their thinking. They also have a clearer estimation of what they know and don’t know.
So, which is better The question can be answered in a foxy hedgehog style. ___40___ The choice between being a hedgehog or a fox is a false trade-off. The most effective way to go through life is to try to be that rare mixture known as foxy hedgehog.
A. In other words, there are clear advantages for each.
B. They are more likely to remember people’s mistakes.
C. Hence, they have the advantage of clarity and confidence.
D. But there can be a downside to concentration on one big thing.
E. However, hedgehogs remain open to others’ reactions and inputs.
F. When something is contradictory to their view, they don’t treat it as exceptional.
G. They come down squarely on one side or the other and fully support their position.
第三部分：语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节：完形填空(共15小题;满分15分)
William was one of my students. He adored plants but struggled with his reading. After the mid-term test, William’s ___41___ showed no sign of improvement. Until the last few weeks of the year, when we ___42___ the life cycle of plants, William excelled. I'd never seen him so ___43___ in the classroom.
As a class project, each child planted a sunflower seed in one of the containers and ___44___ its growth. I did this every year, with varying ___45___. Planting the seeds was exciting for many of the students, the ___46___ part much less so. It took too long to see results from daily watering, and most kids lost ___47___ and interest. As a result, they forgot to ___48___ their sunflowers-to-be.
But not William. Every afternoon, William made sure all the containers were ___49___ and nurtured (培育). By the last week of school, the ___50___ were about four inches tall, which really ___51___ me. In years past, few seeds successfully produced new shoots. And those that did had never gotten so tall. But these were ___52___. These were William’s sunflowers.
This is what it means to be a ___53___. At that moment, I knew I didn’t have to ___54___ William. I’d seen that special seed planted inside him. Others would too. And, one day, he’d start to ___55___, mature and shine —just like his sunflowers.
41. A. intelligence B. image C. condition D. grade
42. A. studied B. changed C. completed D. disturbed
43. A. realistic B. invested C. odd D. embarrassed
44. A. limited B. forecast C. maintained D. admired
45. A. results B. achievements C. ratings D. methods
46. A. best B. growing C. easy D. picking
47. A. chance B. courage C. patience D. ability
48. A. show off B. sell out C. carry away D. care for
49. A. filled B. watered C. cleaned D. repaired
50. A. plants B. containers C. shoots D. seeds
51. A. puzzled B. bothered C. benefited D. amazed
52. A. similar B. different C. natural D. organic
53. A. teacher B. gardener C. parent D. teenager
54. A. criticize B. praise C. evaluate D. concern
55. A. bend B. explore C. grow D. respond
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。
The Organising Committee for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 has unveiled its new emblem. It was revealed following an innovative launch ceremony, which ____56____ (see) over 700 runners ran different routes around the centre of Paris and Saint- Seine- Denis, forming the outline of the new Paris 2024 emblem.
PARIS 2O24
The new design is a ____57____ (combine) of the gold medal, the Olympic flame and Marianne, which brings together the values, history and French touch that will make the Games truly special.
The emblem embraces the shape and colour of the most beautiful medal of all, which is also a reminder that the core values of sport is competing ____58____ excellence. That same commitment also informs every step that Paris 2024 is taking in organising the Games, so that it can fulfil the promises it has made____59____ (stage) a different, grounded,____60____ (sustain) and inclusive Games.
The Olympic and Paralympic flames reflects the unique energy of the Games,____61____ (bring) people together. The Games will help improve the lives of the residents in ____62____ is now in short of infrastructure(基础设施).
Finally, Marianne. With ____63____ (it) feminine traits, the Paris 2024 emblem shows respect for a woman who is a French national symbol known around the world, ____64____ familiar figure who is everywhere in the everyday lives of French people. Her face is also a nod to female athletes and history, as it was the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris _____65_____ women were first allowed to compete.
第四部分写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节应用文(满分15分)
66. 假如你是李华，某英文网站发布了以“A Symbol of China”为题的征稿启事，请你撰稿介绍你眼中的中国象征。内容包括：1.象征物名称； 2.象征物特色；3.推荐理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Symbol of China
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第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
When I was in middle school my family moved to Seattle, where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature, I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life.
One sunny day, my school announced an exciting event, a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement fed the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down, I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However, my self-doubt held me back, “I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks, and the talent show drew closer. I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day, Emma, one of the most popular girls in my class, came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show ” She grinned, “I heard you singing a tune, along the way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Gosh, I couldn’t believe my ears. Emma, with personality and popularity, acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice, I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two The talent show for the food bank ” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us, she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school. We brainstormed, exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by, I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance, Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
I was completely knocked out by the news.
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Paragraph 2:
Finally came the big moment.
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丰城九中2024-2025学年上学期高三入学考试试卷
英语
答案版
本试卷总分值为150分 考试时间为120分钟
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。
A
Aptitude Tests Recommendations
Aptitude tests are helpful to job seekers of all ages. While career quizzes explore your values and work style aptitude tests provide a more objective evaluation of your skills, helping you select a career you’re most likely to succeed in. Below are some of the best aptitude tests out there.
Clifton Strengths
The Clifton Strengths program was created based on research around leadership. The research in question pointed to common strengths among successful leaders, like strategic thinking, adaptability and communication. To complete the test, you must answer around 150 questions, each within 20 seconds. Allen Cheung, a tech blogger, notes that Clifton Strengths is more valuable than your average career test because it includes “tricky questions which aren’t as easily gamed”.
Red Bull Wingfinder
Developed and tested out by psychology experts, the Red Bull Wingfinder assesses your thinking under pressure. Questions include image sorting, logic puzzles and leadership-related questions. Once you complete the test, you’ll receive a nine-page report and career coaching tailored to your results.
SEI Development Report
The SEI Development Report is an extensive EQ aptitude test that has timed right-and-wrong answers that assess eight fundamentals, including emotional literacy, emotional management and empathy. At the end, you’ll receive a 20-page report with recommended courses on workplace EQ development.
CareerOneStop
While it only takes a few minutes to complete, the CareerOneStop Skills Assessment will help you rank both your technical and soft skills. The career suggestions at the end can be categorized by relevance, annual wages, and job outlook, coupled with professional coaching or consultation to improve your skills.
21. What do aptitude tests mainly assess for job seekers
A. Their work morals. B. Their preferred work style.
C. Their career interest. D. Their professional competence.
22. What is a unique feature of Clifton Strengths
A. It evaluates leadership skills. B. It develops strategic thinking.
C. It includes challenging questions. D. It offers a comprehensive report.
23. Which test suits those who prefer sorted suggestions and career coaching
A. Clifton Strengths. B. Red Bull Wingfinder.
C. SEI Development Report. D. CareerOneStop.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D
B
Growing up, Maitri Wadher, a left-hander, has struggled to cope in a world made for right-handed people. From school desks to spiral notebooks that stop the natural flow of writing, Maitri has faced tough challenges from a young age. “My mother used to tie my left hand and make me eat with my right until a doctor warned that this could significantly affect my growth and confidence,” Maitri says.
This childhood experience had gnawed (折磨) at the back of her mind, pushing her to do something to ease the lives of fellow left-handers. In September 2018, she started The Left Out Store, which makes everyday products ranging from left-handed writing tools and scissors to kitchen tools for left-handed people.
Starting The Left Out Store wasn’t in the cards for Maitri for a very long time. The idea for The Left Out Store came to Maitri in just 20 minutes during a festival at St. Joseph’s Institute of Management, where she was a post-graduate student. She presented the rough idea to judges who later became sponsors, and they enthusiastically supported it. This encouragement gave her the push to make it a market research project to test the waters and explore the potential market.
Initially Maitri faced a few hiccups. It took her quite some time to find vendors (小贩) and make them understand how to make the products. With everything in place, Maitri went through a tough time reaching customers. The first time she made a proper sale was at an exhibition at Lalit Ashok. “People were surprised at first, but gradually more left-handed people began approaching me, and said they relate to my struggles.” Since then, she has been regularly marketing her products at exhibitions, and keeps The Left Out Store active on social media.
24. What challenge did Maitri face as a left-hander while growing up
A. Unfair judgement. B. Lack of parents’ love.
C. Limited access to education. D. Struggle with school tools.
25. How did Maitri turn her idea into a reality
A. By seeking student sponsors. B. By conducting market research.
C. By expanding the potential market. D. By carrying out her long-thought plan.
26. What does the underlined word “hiccups” probably mean
A. Barriers. B. Threats C. Complaints. D. Oppositions.
27. What might be a suitable title for the passage
A. A Left-Hander’s Struggles B. Maitri’s Marketing Strategies
C. Maitri: A Social Media Celebrity D. The Left Out Store: Maitri’s Journey
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. A 27. D
C
As a senior resident, I often distributed poems to my team, printing and posting them above the computers in our hospital workrooms. Once, during a rare quiet moment in the ICU, with permission from my colleagues (同事), I read a couple of poems out loud. I remember watching my colleagues’ eyes close and their bodies visibly relax as the words washed over them.
Since then, I have shared poems — my own and others’ — in talks at my institution and across the country. I’ve also led other healthcare providers in creative writing exercises during workshops, lectures and classes. Many institutions host book clubs, story slams, film screenings and other opportunities for medical learners to engage with the humanities (人文学科).
While poetry can be frightening to some, many contemporary poems provide approachable emotional experiences. Pieces like Safiya Sinclair’s “Notes on the State of Virginia” fully illustrate how a place that seems innocent or even beautiful to some can be upsetting to others. Monica Sok’s “ABC for Refugees” powerfully paints a portrait of a young child caught between languages and cultures — a reality that many pediatric (儿科的) patients face. “Ode to Small Towns” by Tyree Daye overturn s common assumptions about rural life. In “Medical History”, Nicole Sealey shares a patient’s perspective (视角) on a part of health care that, for many of my students and colleagues, has been reduced to a series of check boxes on a computer screen. These and other poems provide fertile ground for enhanced understanding of the human condition, as well as inspiration for a clinician’s own potentially transformative reflective writing.
The possibilities for cooperation between literature and medicine are wide open. I believe all clinicians have a role in recognizing and dealing with how everyone has been shaped by an unreasonable society. The history, sociopolitical context, imaginative perspective and reflective practices the humanities offer may improve the practice of medicine. Through understanding others’ experiences and reflecting critically on their own, every clinician can move closer to being the kind of healer they intend to be.
28. Why did the author like to share poems at work
A. To cure his patients. B. To bring in the humanities.
C. To make his colleagues amazed. D. To practice for a competition.
29. Whose poem may change people’s beliefs about the countryside
A. Tyree Daye’s. B. Monica Sok’s.
C. Safiya Sinclair’s. D. Nicole Sealey’s.
30. What does Nicole Sealey’s work seem to imply
A. It’s urgent to upgrade the medical equipment.
B. Doctors should have better medical skills.
C. There’s room for improvement in medical care.
D. A patient can be treated from different perspectives.
31. Which statement does the author probably agree with
A. The humanities help make a better doctor.
B. The clinicians are to shape our future society.
C. Doctors must learn from each other’s experiences.
D. Reflective writing greatly benefits a doctor’s skills.
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. C 31. A
D
The ban on cigarette advertising in the early 1970s in the United States serves as a fascinating case study in the field of public health campaigns and their unintended consequences. Despite the government’s intention to discourage smoking and reduce related health risks, the ban led to an unexpected outcome: an increase in cigarette sales for the major tobacco companies.
The reason for this unexpected outcome can be traced to the principles of game theory, particularly the prisoner’s dilemma paradox (悖论). Just as in the prisoner’s dilemma, where cooperation leads to the best outcome for both parties, the tobacco companies would benefit collectively if none of them advertised. This action would create fairness in competition, ensuring that no individual company gains an edge by advertising.
However, the dilemma arises when considering the potential actions of competitors. If one tobacco company decides to ignore the ban and advertise its products, it stands to gain a significant market share and increased sales compared to its non-advertising competitors. This creates a situation where each company faces the urge to advertise, fearing that their competitors may do the same and leave them at a disadvantage.
In the end, most tobacco companies decided to play it safe and invested in advertising, despite the ban, to avoid being left behind in the competitive landscape. This strategic decision reflects the uncertainty and strategic considerations that shape business decisions, even in the face of regulations aimed at public health goals.
This application of game theory provides valuable insight into the complexities of influencing human behavior through policy interventions. While well-intended efforts such as advertising bans may seem straightforward in theory, the realities of strategic decision-making and competitive dynamics often lead to unforeseen outcomes. As such, understanding the complexities of game theory can provide valuable insight for policymakers seeking to design more effective interventions and address complex societal challenges.
32. What is a direct result of the ban in the 1970s
A. Cut in tax income. B. Reduction in health risks.
C. Rise in tobacco sales. D. Cooperation of companies.
33. How can all competitors benefit in the prisoner’s dilemma
A. They fully trust each other and follow the regulations.
B. They act independently and pursue their own interests.
C. They increase their market share at the expense of others.
D. They ignore competition and focus on their own strategies.
34. Why do most tobacco companies finally choose to advertise
A. To avoid intense competition. B. To gain a competitive advantage.
C. To shape better business images. D. To achieve public health goals.
35. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. A Good Intention Fails. B. A Cigarette Ban Ends in Smoke.
C. A Ban Boosts Public Health. D. A Dilemma Concems Cigarette Compames.
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. B
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。
If you want to develop maximum credibility (可信性), is it better to be a hedgehog (刺猬) or a fox According to Isaiah Berlin, the hedgehog knows one thing very well, and the fox knows a lot of things.
Is there a clear advantage of one style over the other Hedgehog thinkers tend to answer yes. ___36___ And they are usually very credible in doing so. According to Jim Hart, the “hedgehog concept” is one of the factors that lead companies to greatness. They focus on one thing and do it really well. They figure out what they are good at. ___37___ The hedgehog concept makes perfect sense for companies.
___38___ Philip Tate has studied the track records of those folks on the Sunday talk shows who make predictions about what will happen. He has found that hedgehogs are not only wrong more often than foxes, but that they are less likely to recognise or admit that they are wrong when events do not match their predictions.
The advantage that foxes have is that they are more likely to seek out new information from a broader range of sources, and are comfortable with uncertainty and new information. ___39___ They try to include it in their viewpoint rather than to exclude it from their thinking. They also have a clearer estimation of what they know and don’t know.
So, which is better The question can be answered in a foxy hedgehog style. ___40___ The choice between being a hedgehog or a fox is a false trade-off. The most effective way to go through life is to try to be that rare mixture known as foxy hedgehog.
A. In other words, there are clear advantages for each.
B. They are more likely to remember people’s mistakes.
C. Hence, they have the advantage of clarity and confidence.
D. But there can be a downside to concentration on one big thing.
E. However, hedgehogs remain open to others’ reactions and inputs.
F. When something is contradictory to their view, they don’t treat it as exceptional.
G. They come down squarely on one side or the other and fully support their position.
【答案】36. G 37. C 38. D 39. F 40. A
第三部分：语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节：完形填空(共15小题;满分15分)
William was one of my students. He adored plants but struggled with his reading. After the mid-term test, William’s ___41___ showed no sign of improvement. Until the last few weeks of the year, when we ___42___ the life cycle of plants, William excelled. I'd never seen him so ___43___ in the classroom.
As a class project, each child planted a sunflower seed in one of the containers and ___44___ its growth. I did this every year, with varying ___45___. Planting the seeds was exciting for many of the students, the ___46___ part much less so. It took too long to see results from daily watering, and most kids lost ___47___ and interest. As a result, they forgot to ___48___ their sunflowers-to-be.
But not William. Every afternoon, William made sure all the containers were ___49___ and nurtured (培育). By the last week of school, the ___50___ were about four inches tall, which really ___51___ me. In years past, few seeds successfully produced new shoots. And those that did had never gotten so tall. But these were ___52___. These were William’s sunflowers.
This is what it means to be a ___53___. At that moment, I knew I didn’t have to ___54___ William. I’d seen that special seed planted inside him. Others would too. And, one day, he’d start to ___55___, mature and shine —just like his sunflowers.
41. A. intelligence B. image C. condition D. grade
42. A. studied B. changed C. completed D. disturbed
43. A. realistic B. invested C. odd D. embarrassed
44. A. limited B. forecast C. maintained D. admired
45. A. results B. achievements C. ratings D. methods
46. A. best B. growing C. easy D. picking
47. A. chance B. courage C. patience D. ability
48. A. show off B. sell out C. carry away D. care for
49. A. filled B. watered C. cleaned D. repaired
50. A. plants B. containers C. shoots D. seeds
51. A. puzzled B. bothered C. benefited D. amazed
52. A. similar B. different C. natural D. organic
53. A. teacher B. gardener C. parent D. teenager
54. A. criticize B. praise C. evaluate D. concern
55. A. bend B. explore C. grow D. respond
【答案】41. D 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. D 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. C
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。
The Organising Committee for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 has unveiled its new emblem. It was revealed following an innovative launch ceremony, which ____56____ (see) over 700 runners ran different routes around the centre of Paris and Saint- Seine- Denis, forming the outline of the new Paris 2024 emblem.
PARIS 2O24
The new design is a ____57____ (combine) of the gold medal, the Olympic flame and Marianne, which brings together the values, history and French touch that will make the Games truly special.
The emblem embraces the shape and colour of the most beautiful medal of all, which is also a reminder that the core values of sport is competing ____58____ excellence. That same commitment also informs every step that Paris 2024 is taking in organising the Games, so that it can fulfil the promises it has made____59____ (stage) a different, grounded,____60____ (sustain) and inclusive Games.
The Olympic and Paralympic flames reflects the unique energy of the Games,____61____ (bring) people together. The Games will help improve the lives of the residents in ____62____ is now in short of infrastructure(基础设施).
Finally, Marianne. With ____63____ (it) feminine traits, the Paris 2024 emblem shows respect for a woman who is a French national symbol known around the world, ____64____ familiar figure who is everywhere in the everyday lives of French people. Her face is also a nod to female athletes and history, as it was the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris _____65_____ women were first allowed to compete.
【答案】56. saw
bination
58. for 59. to stage
60. sustainable
61. bringing
62. what 63. its
64. a 65. where
第四部分写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节应用文(满分15分)
66. 假如你是李华，某英文网站发布了以“A Symbol of China”为题的征稿启事，请你撰稿介绍你眼中的中国象征。内容包括：1.象征物名称； 2.象征物特色；3.推荐理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Symbol of China
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【答案】 A Symbol of China
Among the many symbols representing China and its unique culture, the Great Wall is top on my recommendation list.
The Great Wall is one of the greatest miracles created by the ancient Chinese as the witness of China’s long history. Originally built by Emperor Qinshihuang and expanded and strengthened in the Ming Dynasty, it became the world’s largest military structure. And its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural significance, making it a symbol of the unity and strength of the Chinese people.
The Great Wall is now the biggest tourist attraction in China. As the old saying goes, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man”. So come and experience it at first hand.
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
When I was in middle school, my family moved to Seattle, where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature, I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life.
One sunny day, my school announced an exciting event, a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement fed the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down, I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However, my self-doubt held me back, “I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks, and the talent show drew closer. I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day, Emma, one of the most popular girls in my class, came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show ” She grinned, “I heard you singing a tune, along the way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Gosh, I couldn’t believe my ears. Emma, with personality and popularity, acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice, I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two The talent show for the food bank ” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us, she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school. We brainstormed, exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by, I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance, Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
I was completely knocked out by the news.
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Paragraph 2:
Finally came the big moment.
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【答案】I was completely knocked out by the news. What should I do Having prepared for such a long time, I didn’t think of that coming up. Feeling at a loss, I was brainstorming as hard as I could to think of a solution, when a gentle touch on my back brought me back to reality. It was my mum, who looked at me with care and concern. “You have prepared for it enough. You can do it by yourself.” She said after my stumbled explanation. I looked back at her eyes, and a sense of confidence and warmness swelled up in my heart. Yes, I could do it myself.
Finally came the big moment. Looking around the audience, I stepped onto the stage, with butterflies in my stomach. My voice trembled at first, but with the melodies flew around, the nervousness was gone with the wind. Emotions filled in my song, I performed as naturally as I spoke every day. I saw my mum, who was looking at me with reassurance and care. It turned out to be a good performance, which helped me conquer my fears and turned me into a new person.