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2024-2025学年四川省成都市蓉城名校联考高三上学期入学考试英语试题
考试时间120分钟，满分150分
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的姓名、座位号和准考证号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，考生考试条形码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“贴条形码区”。
2.选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再填涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡的对应区域内作答，超出答题区域答题的答案无效；在草稿纸上、试卷上答题无效。
3.考试结束后由监考老师将答题卡收回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What drink will the man order
A. An apple juice. B. A tomato juice. C. A cold beer.
2. What do we know about Jack
A. He will work on the project.
B. He is not tough enough.
C. He has little patience.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a subway station. B. At an airport. C. In a taxi.
4. What does the woman want to do
A. Have a rest. B. Go to the movies. C. Visit Jeff with the man.
5. What happened to the woman
A. She couldn't find Mr. Beringer.
B. She was late for an interview.
C. She failed to get a job.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What does the man want to reserve
A. A business suite. B. Two double rooms. C. Three single rooms.
7. When will the man check in
A. On December 16th. B. On December 19th. C. On December 23rd.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Where do the speakers prefer to go
A. Hawaii. B. The Bahamas. C. Europe.
9. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Check the travel fees. B. Call their friends. C. Book their flight.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What does the woman dislike about the play
A. The clothes. B. The acting. C. The set.
11. Who is the man's old classmate
A. The actress. B. The director. C. The screenwriter.
12. When does the conversation take place
A. At the beginning of a play. B. In the middle of a play. C. At the end of a play.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What did Landon succeed in doing
A. Managing his own business.
B. Completing a degree in Computer.
C. Getting into a college.
14. How much does Jason's school charge per year now
A. $20,000. B. $40,000. C. $60,000.
15. What does the man think of college education
A. It costs less now. B. It isn't necessary. C. It is meaningful.
16. What are the speakers talking about
A. What major to choose.
B. Whether to go to college.
C. How to pay for university.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What should people do to rent a Nice Ride bike
A. Show the ID card.
B. Download an app.
C. Get the membership card.
18. What encourages more people to choose biking
A. The short supply of gas.
B. Concerns about the environment.
C. The request of the government.
19. Which country has the largest bike-share program
A. Australia. B. The US. C. China.
20. How does the US Department of Transportation support cycling
A. Build on-street bike lanes.
B. Provide thousands of bikes.
C. Start bike-share programs.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中， 选出最佳选项。
A
Best Places to Travel in 2024
Get your suitcase ready, because we came up with the definitive list of the best places to travel this year. These trips will be epic!
Cambodia
Cambodia is a must-see destination for many travelers. With the addition of luxury hotels and vacation land, travelers can now enjoy a truly luxurious experience in Cambodia — mixing ancient ruins and culture, cuisine and handicrafts, rainforest and jungle, and ending with a wonderful beach stay. In the little-visited Cardamom Forest Protected Area, options for hiking, mountain biking, boating and bird-watching are plentiful.
Paros
Visiting the island is one of the best things to do in Greece since it means enjoying pleasant beaches surrounded by the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. While you’re here, explore the winding streets and charming villages of Naoussa and Lefkes, and drink coffee or wine at the beautiful port of Parikia.
Texas
As far as natural wonders go, it’s hard to beat a total solar eclipse (日食) for impressiveness… and for being easily predictable. But even if you know the eclipse’s path, you’ll still need to get to a spot with good visibility. That’s where Texas comes in.
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah is a great spot for outdoors y types, who can swim in the clear blue waters, then head off for a quad biking (四轮摩托车) adventure in the desert or fly across the desert on the world’s longest zipline. If you get a chance to spend New Year’s Eve here, don’t miss it. The Emirate holds multiple Guinness World Records for its magnificent fireworks performances held during its New Year’s celebrations.
1. What do Cambodia and Paros have in common
A. They own well-known ports.
B. They have delightful beaches.
C. They offer options for boating.
D. They host recent sporting events.
2. Which place will you choose for a clear view of a total solar eclipse
A. Cambodia. B. Paros. C. Texas. D. Ras Al Khaimah.
3. What is special about Ras Al Khaimah
A. It is known for its colorful nightlife.
B. It has some fantastic beaches in the world.
C. It is home to ancient ruins and cultural sites.
D. It offers adventurous activities like motorcycling.
B
I recently watched the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary on Netflix, and I have to tell you how impressed I was with his life story.
I remember back in high school when my girl Clara and I were the only two girls in the gym working out and lifting weights. Yes, this was back in the dinosaur days when girls didn’t go to the gym. There were all these posters around Arnold. He was the bodybuilder of the day. He won the Mr. Universe title aged 20, and subsequently the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time and has written many books and articles about it. He was a hero to so many of us gym rats.
But what got me was his determination to get where he is today. He had a dream, and he went after it. He came from a small town on the other side of the world. They said he couldn’t make it in bodybuilding, but he went on to be one of the world’s most famous bodybuilders. They said he would never be an actor because of his accent, but in spite of that, he became box office gold. They said he had no potential for becoming a governor, but he showed them, winning not one but two terms in office and making some world changes while in there.
He didn’t let anything or anyone stop him from what he wanted. No matter how many disappointments, how many failures, or how many people told him he couldn’t do it, it just made him more determined to prove them wrong.
So today, my friends, the lesson here is to never give up, to hold onto your dream no matter how crazy others may think it is. To work hard and despite how many times you get knocked down or told no, that you keep fighting. Because as you can see here, dreams do come true.
4. What first inspired the author’s admiration for Schwarzenegger
A His career as an actor.
B. His success in politics.
C. His contributions to literature.
D. His achievements in bodybuilding.
5. How did Schwarzenegger demonstrate his determination
A. By directing a film. B. By realizing his dreams.
C. By telling his life story. D. By voting for a governor.
6. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. The value of setting achievable goals.
B. The necessity of seeking fame and recognition.
C. The importance of maintaining physical fitness.
D. The significance of perseverance and determination.
7. Where is this text most likely from
A. A diary. B. A guidebook. C. A blog. D. A novel.
C
For years, Egyptologists have hotly debated how the massive pyramids (金字塔) of ancient Egypt (埃及) were built more than 4,000 years ago. Now, a team of engineers and geologists brings a new theory to the table—a water lift device that would have floated the heavy stones up through the middle of Egypt’s oldest pyramid using stored water.
Ancient Egyptians built the Step Pyramid for Pharaoh Djoser in the 27th century BC, and it was the tallest structure at the time, coming in at about 62 meters tall. But how exactly the structure was erected, with a number of stones weighing in at 300 kilograms, has remained a centuries-old mystery, according to the study published Monday in the journal PLOS One.
“Many detailed publications have discussed pyramid-building procedures and provided real examples, but these usually focus on more recent, better-documented, and smaller pyramids of the Middle and New Kingdoms (1,980 to 1,075 BC),” said lead author Dr. Xavier Landreau, CEO of Paleotechnic, a privately owned research institute in Paris that studies ancient technologies.
“The techniques involved could include ramps (活动坡道), cranes (起重机), or a combination of these methods,” he added in an email. “But what about the Old Kingdom pyramids (2,675 to 2,130 BC), which are much bigger While human strength and ramps may be the only construction force for small structures, other techniques may have been used for large pyramids.”
Using a combined approach, the new paper was the first to report a system matching the Step Pyramid’s internal architecture, the authors wrote.
A complex water treatment system drawing upon local resources could have created a water-powered elevator within the pyramid’s internal vertical passage. Some type of float would have raised the heavy stones up the middle of the pyramid, according to the study.
8. What does the underlined word “erected” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Changed. B. Designed. C. Built. D. Destroyed.
9. Which may play a role in building small pyramids according to Dr. Landreau
A. People and ramps. B. Ramps and cranes.
C. People and cranes. D. Water and ramps.
10. What is the main advantage of the water lift device in building pyramids
A. It simplifies the use of ramps.
B. It helps to make heavy stones raised.
C. It increases the weight of the stones.
D. It uses some resources for treatment.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Water Lift Theory: A New View on Pyramid Construction
B. Recent Researches on the Stories of Egypt’s Small Pyramid
C. A Historical Debate: Egypt’s Pyramid Construction Secrets
D. Exploring Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Construction Mysteries
D
A new study by an international team of experts highlights how global methane (甲烷) emissions have been rising rapidly since 2006, particularly since 2020, a trend that’s expected to continue unless we do something very significant very soon. The study authors have then outlined some strategies countries can use to take action, and developed an online tool to help with this.
This continual climb in methane emissions is largely due to the continued use of fossil (化石) fuels rather than cleaner options, the researchers say. It’s directly produced by oil, gas, and coal drilling and processing. The increasing release of methane from natural wetlands, caused by a hotter climate, is now also contributing. Methane is produced by rubbish sites, thawing permafrost, and animals too. The researchers, led by physicist and climate specialist Drew Shindell of Duke University in the US, suggest these are minor contributors at the moment — although ones that also need to be closely watched.
“Worldwide efforts to limit climate change are rightly focused on carbon dioxide (CO2) the primary driver,” writes the team in their published paper.
“However, since humanity has failed to properly address climate change for several decades, keeping warming below agreed goals now requires that we address all major climate pollutants.”
There is currently much less methane in our atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2), but methane is a stronger greenhouse gas.
We know that methane is a major contributor to the warming of the world, trapping heat like CO2 does. It also contributes to the formation of ozone (臭氧) at ground level, increasing the risk of death through respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular diseases.
“Rapid reductions in methane emissions this decade are essential to slowing warming in the near future, limiting overshoot by the middle of the century and keeping low-warming carbon budgets within reach,” write the researchers.
Warnings from scientists about the state of Earth’s climate path are now reaching a deafening level. Humanity should pay close attention to those warnings and take action.
12. What do we know about methane emissions
A. They are currently a minor concern.
B. They have been going up since 2006.
C. They have decreased steadily since 2020.
D. They are mainly caused by cleaner options.
13. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The continued use of methane emissions.
B. Strategies for reducing methane emissions.
C. The impact of methane emissions on human health.
D. The contributions of sources to methane emissions.
14. Why is reducing methane emissions considered urgent
A. Methane lessens the amount of ozone.
B. Methane limits climate change effectively.
C. Methane promotes global warming greatly.
D. Methane keeps low-warming carbon budgets.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To call on people to handle methane emissions.
B. To introduce the history of methane emissions.
C. To highlight the dangers of methane formation.
D. To advocate for the increased use of fossil fuels.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
How to Boost Self Motivation
Motivation is what drives you to take positive action. ____16____. The first is self-motivation, which comes from within ourselves. The second is motivation from external sources. How do we get motivated and more importantly, how do we stay motivated Here are some tips to help us stay motivated.
Set goals. ____17____. The first step to achieving a dream is to turn it into a series of goals. A long-term goal will be the ultimate dream — let’s say, setting up a new business. Short-term and medium-term goals will be the stages on the road to the final goal.
Avoid Loans. Having some money behind you before you set off on your quest for success is good. Do not, however, try to fund your life with loans and credit cards. Avoid them if you can. Worry over debt is another way of destroying self-motivation. If your dream is to set up a business, keep the business finances separate from your personal finances. Do not, for example, be tempted to use your house as security for any business loans you might be arranging. ____18____.
Have self-belief. When you are faced with a failure, don’t just let it defeat you. Remember that you have already overcome other blocks. ____19____. Trusting your capacity for success is a brilliant motivator. You know you can solve the problem facing you because you have done it before.
____20____. You will already have drawn up your plan of action and the timetable for carrying it out. Keep this in mind at all times, and you will continue to be motivated. Your plan itself is a source of self-motivation. Review your progress from time to time to make sure that you are still on course for success.
A. Stick to the plan
B. Keep your motives in mind
C. Motivation comes in two types
D. Our dreams are usually a bit unclear
E. Believe in yourself and your abilities
F. This is another unavoidable cause of stress
G. It is important not to worry about losing motivation
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
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。
A spinal injury dashed Adriana Ruano’s dreams of competing in the Olympics as a gymnast. However, she found a ____21____ path to glory in shooting, ____22____ Guatemala’s first-ever gold medal on Wednesday.
At the gym Ruano was ____23____ the 2011 World Championships in ____24____, a decisive qualifier for the London Olympics, when she began experiencing severe back pain. Scans (扫描) ____25____ six damaged vertebrae (脊椎), an injury that ended her gymnastics ____26____ at just 16. She spent a year ____27____, wearing a back support.
To stay involved in ____28____ without worsening her injury, her doctor suggested she try shooting.
“When I had my injury, I didn’t have anything. I started to get ____29____ and discouraged. Then the door opened for me with this sport,” Ruano said.
More than a decade after _____30_____ from gymnastics to shooting, Ruano’s perseverance paid off. On Wednesday, she won the women’s trap event with an Olympic-record score of 45 out of 50. Ruano _____31_____ her victory with a deep breath and a(n) _____32_____ shot to hit her 43rd target, ensuring that Italian silver medalist Silvana Stanco couldn’t surpass (超越) her.
Adriana Ruano _____33_____ history for Guatemala! The shooter is the first gold medallist and the first female medallist for her country. Her journey to Paris 2024 glory is a(n) _____34_____ one, including a completely different sport and an eye-opening experience as a _____35_____. Ruano’s journey back to elite sports began with a volunteer activity at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
21. A. smooth B. narrow C. new D. traditional
22. A. winning B. expecting C. seeing D. telling
23. A. waiting for B. preparing for C. talking about D. worrying about
24. A. shooting B. gymnastics C. swimming D. tennis
25. A. produced B. cured C. broke D. showed
26. A. career B. class C. application D. call
27. A. waiting B. thinking C. recovering D. writing
28 A. literature B. medicine C. arts D. sports
29. A. desperate B. nervous C. happy D. curious
30. A. teaching B. changing C. copying D. failing
31 A. lost B. imagined C. achieved D. celebrated
32. A. long B. exact C. possible D. close
33. A. illustrates B. studies C. records D. makes
34. A. incredible B. pleasant C. fruitless D. predictable
35. A. doctor B. coach C. medalist D. volunteer
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 traditional Chinese folk art of New Year painting, known ____36____ Nianhua in Chinese, dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), when it was customary ____37____ (create) colorful artworks depicting gods and use these to decorate doors during the Chinese Lunisolar New Year — to ward off bad spirits.
The primary technique ____38____ (use) in New Year painting is woodblock printing. The process ____39____ (involve) printing the basic outlines of the design in black ink. This is done using a woodblock ____40____ has been carved to represent the drawing’s lines. Once this base layer (层) is printed, ____41____ (addition) woodblocks are used for each color in the final painting. These color blocks are carefully carved and must perfectly align with the black outlines.
After the main colors are printed onto the same sheet of paper and after ____42____ (adopt) these specific blocks, some parts may have to be colored by hand. This is ____43____ (typical) done to improve small details and lift the painting’s visual impact.
One of the most famous ____44____ (style) in the genre is the woodblock New Year painting from Zhuxian Town in Kaifeng, central China’s Henan Province.
This design features bold and concise lines. It originated and flourished in Kaifeng, then _____45_____ capital of the Northern Song Dynasty and located 20 km from Zhuxian Town.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英语报正在征集题为“A life’s work”的稿件，请你写一篇短文投稿，记述一位有工匠精神的人，内容包括：
1.简述此人事迹；
2.你的感悟。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.题目已为你写好。
A Life’s Work
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
In a small village set between rolling hills (连绵起伏的山丘), there lived a young girl named Lily. Lily had always dreamed of becoming a painter, but in her village, most girls were expected to help their families with farming or housework. Despite this, Lily’s parents recognized her talent and supported her passion for art. They saved to buy her brushes and paints, and Lily spent every spare moment practicing her craft.
One day, an artist passing through the village noticed Lily’s paintings displayed proudly in her humble home. Impressed by her skill at such a young age, he encouraged Lily to follow her dreams in the city, where opportunities for artists were plentiful. Lily’s heart was filled with hope. With her parents’ blessing and a backpack filled with her artwork, Lily set off on a journey to the busy city.
In the city, Lily faced many challenges. She lived in a narrow apartment and took odd jobs to make ends meet. Despite frustrations (挫折) and refusals, Lily persevered. She joined art classes, attended exhibitions, and sought out teachers who could guide her. Her determination caught the eye of a famous gallery owner who saw potential in her unique style. Lily’s first exhibition was a success, selling a few pieces that earned her just enough to cover her rent.
As Lily’s fame grew, so did her confidence. She painted scenes inspired by her village, showing its beauty and simplicity. Her paintings began to attract collectors and art enthusiasts from far and wide. Lily’s dream of making a living through art was finally becoming a reality.
But success didn’t protect Lily from self-doubt. The pressure to produce more, to meet expectations, weighed heavily on her shoulders. One day, Lily found herself staring at an empty canvas (画布), unable to find inspiration. Frustration started to appear, and doubts clouded her mind. Was she really good enough Could she maintain her success
注意：
1.所续写短文的总词数应为150左右：
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1
Just when Lily was on the edge of giving up, she received a letter from her village.
_________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2
With renewed determination, Lily returned to her canvas.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2024-2025学年四川省成都市蓉城名校联考高三上学期入学考试
英语试题
答案版
考试时间120分钟，满分150分
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的姓名、座位号和准考证号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，考生考试条形码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“贴条形码区”。
2.选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再填涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡的对应区域内作答，超出答题区域答题的答案无效；在草稿纸上、试卷上答题无效。
3.考试结束后由监考老师将答题卡收回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What drink will the man order
A. An apple juice. B. A tomato juice. C. A cold beer.
2. What do we know about Jack
A. He will work on the project.
B. He is not tough enough.
C. He has little patience.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a subway station. B. At an airport. C. In a taxi.
4. What does the woman want to do
A. Have a rest. B. Go to the movies. C. Visit Jeff with the man.
5. What happened to the woman
A. She couldn't find Mr. Beringer.
B. She was late for an interview.
C. She failed to get a job.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What does the man want to reserve
A. A business suite. B. Two double rooms. C. Three single rooms.
7. When will the man check in
A. On December 16th. B. On December 19th. C. On December 23rd.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Where do the speakers prefer to go
A. Hawaii. B. The Bahamas. C. Europe.
9. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Check the travel fees. B. Call their friends. C. Book their flight.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What does the woman dislike about the play
A. The clothes. B. The acting. C. The set.
11. Who is the man's old classmate
A. The actress. B. The director. C. The screenwriter.
12. When does the conversation take place
A. At the beginning of a play. B. In the middle of a play. C. At the end of a play.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What did Landon succeed in doing
A. Managing his own business.
B. Completing a degree in Computer.
C. Getting into a college.
14. How much does Jason's school charge per year now
A. $20,000. B. $40,000. C. $60,000.
15. What does the man think of college education
A. It costs less now. B. It isn't necessary. C. It is meaningful.
16. What are the speakers talking about
A. What major to choose.
B. Whether to go to college.
C. How to pay for university.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What should people do to rent a Nice Ride bike
A. Show the ID card.
B. Download an app.
C. Get the membership card.
18. What encourages more people to choose biking
A. The short supply of gas.
B. Concerns about the environment.
C. The request of the government.
19. Which country has the largest bike-share program
A. Australia. B. The US. C. China.
20. How does the US Department of Transportation support cycling
A. Build on-street bike lanes.
B. Provide thousands of bikes.
C Start bike-share programs.
听力答案略
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中， 选出最佳选项。
A
Best Places to Travel in 2024
Get your suitcase ready, because we came up with the definitive list of the best places to travel this year. These trips will be epic!
Cambodia
Cambodia is a must-see destination for many travelers. With the addition of luxury hotels and vacation land, travelers can now enjoy a truly luxurious experience in Cambodia — mixing ancient ruins and culture, cuisine and handicrafts, rainforest and jungle, and ending with a wonderful beach stay. In the little-visited Cardamom Forest Protected Area, options for hiking, mountain biking, boating and bird-watching are plentiful.
Paros
Visiting the island is one of the best things to do in Greece since it means enjoying pleasant beaches surrounded by the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. While you’re here, explore the winding streets and charming villages of Naoussa and Lefkes, and drink coffee or wine at the beautiful port of Parikia.
Texas
As far as natural wonders go, it’s hard to beat a total solar eclipse (日食) for impressiveness… and for being easily predictable. But even if you know the eclipse’s path, you’ll still need to get to a spot with good visibility. That’s where Texas comes in.
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah is a great spot for outdoors y types, who can swim in the clear blue waters, then head off for a quad biking (四轮摩托车) adventure in the desert or fly across the desert on the world’s longest zipline. If you get a chance to spend New Year’s Eve here, don’t miss it. The Emirate holds multiple Guinness World Records for its magnificent fireworks performances held during its New Year’s celebrations.
1. What do Cambodia and Paros have in common
A. They own well-known ports.
B. They have delightful beaches.
C. They offer options for boating.
D. They host recent sporting events.
2. Which place will you choose for a clear view of a total solar eclipse
A. Cambodia. B. Paros. C. Texas. D. Ras Al Khaimah.
3. What is special about Ras Al Khaimah
A. It is known for its colorful nightlife.
B. It has some fantastic beaches in the world.
C. It is home to ancient ruins and cultural sites.
D. It offers adventurous activities like motorcycling.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
I recently watched the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary on Netflix, and I have to tell you how impressed I was with his life story.
I remember back in high school when my girl Clara and I were the only two girls in the gym working out and lifting weights. Yes, this was back in the dinosaur days when girls didn’t go to the gym. There were all these posters around Arnold. He was the bodybuilder of the day. He won the Mr. Universe title aged 20, and subsequently the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time and has written many books and articles about it. He was a hero to so many of us gym rats.
But what got me was his determination to get where he is today. He had a dream, and he went after it. He came from a small town on the other side of the world. They said he couldn’t make it in bodybuilding, but he went on to be one of the world’s most famous bodybuilders. They said he would never be an actor because of his accent, but in spite of that, he became box office gold. They said he had no potential for becoming a governor, but he showed them, winning not one but two terms in office and making some world changes while in there.
He didn’t let anything or anyone stop him from what he wanted. No matter how many disappointments, how many failures, or how many people told him he couldn’t do it, it just made him more determined to prove them wrong.
So today, my friends, the lesson here is to never give up, to hold onto your dream no matter how crazy others may think it is. To work hard and despite how many times you get knocked down or told no, that you keep fighting. Because as you can see here, dreams do come true.
4. What first inspired the author’s admiration for Schwarzenegger
A. His career as an actor.
B. His success in politics.
C. His contributions to literature.
D. His achievements in bodybuilding.
5. How did Schwarzenegger demonstrate his determination
A. By directing a film. B. By realizing his dreams.
C. By telling his life story. D. By voting for a governor.
6. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. The value of setting achievable goals.
B. The necessity of seeking fame and recognition.
C. The importance of maintaining physical fitness.
D. The significance of perseverance and determination.
7. Where is this text most likely from
A. A diary. B. A guidebook. C. A blog. D. A novel.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. C
C
For years, Egyptologists have hotly debated how the massive pyramids (金字塔) of ancient Egypt (埃及) were built more than 4,000 years ago. Now, a team of engineers and geologists brings a new theory to the table—a water lift device that would have floated the heavy stones up through the middle of Egypt’s oldest pyramid using stored water.
Ancient Egyptians built the Step Pyramid for Pharaoh Djoser in the 27th century BC, and it was the tallest structure at the time, coming in at about 62 meters tall. But how exactly the structure was erected, with a number of stones weighing in at 300 kilograms, has remained a centuries-old mystery, according to the study published Monday in the journal PLOS One.
“Many detailed publications have discussed pyramid-building procedures and provided real examples, but these usually focus on more recent, better-documented, and smaller pyramids of the Middle and New Kingdoms (1,980 to 1,075 BC),” said lead author Dr. Xavier Landreau, CEO of Paleotechnic, a privately owned research institute in Paris that studies ancient technologies.
“The techniques involved could include ramps (活动坡道), cranes (起重机), or a combination of these methods,” he added in an email. “But what about the Old Kingdom pyramids (2,675 to 2,130 BC), which are much bigger While human strength and ramps may be the only construction force for small structures, other techniques may have been used for large pyramids.”
Using a combined approach, the new paper was the first to report a system matching the Step Pyramid’s internal architecture, the authors wrote.
A complex water treatment system drawing upon local resources could have created a water-powered elevator within the pyramid’s internal vertical passage. Some type of float would have raised the heavy stones up the middle of the pyramid, according to the study.
8. What does the underlined word “erected” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Changed. B. Designed. C. Built. D. Destroyed.
9. Which may play a role in building small pyramids according to Dr. Landreau
A. People and ramps. B. Ramps and cranes.
C. People and cranes. D. Water and ramps.
10. What is the main advantage of the water lift device in building pyramids
A. It simplifies the use of ramps.
B. It helps to make heavy stones raised.
C. It increases the weight of the stones.
D. It uses some resources for treatment.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Water Lift Theory: A New View on Pyramid Construction
B. Recent Researches on the Stories of Egypt’s Small Pyramid
C. A Historical Debate: Egypt’s Pyramid Construction Secrets
D. Exploring Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Construction Mysteries
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. A
D
A new study by an international team of experts highlights how global methane (甲烷) emissions have been rising rapidly since 2006, particularly since 2020, a trend that’s expected to continue unless we do something very significant very soon. The study authors have then outlined some strategies countries can use to take action, and developed an online tool to help with this.
This continual climb in methane emissions is largely due to the continued use of fossil (化石) fuels rather than cleaner options, the researchers say. It’s directly produced by oil, gas, and coal drilling and processing. The increasing release of methane from natural wetlands, caused by a hotter climate, is now also contributing. Methane is produced by rubbish sites, thawing permafrost, and animals too. The researchers, led by physicist and climate specialist Drew Shindell of Duke University in the US, suggest these are minor contributors at the moment — although ones that also need to be closely watched.
“Worldwide efforts to limit climate change are rightly focused on carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary driver,” writes the team in their published paper.
“However, since humanity has failed to properly address climate change for several decades, keeping warming below agreed goals now requires that we address all major climate pollutants.”
There is currently much less methane in our atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2), but methane is a stronger greenhouse gas.
We know that methane is a major contributor to the warming of the world, trapping heat like CO2 does. It also contributes to the formation of ozone (臭氧) at ground level, increasing the risk of death through respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular diseases.
“Rapid reductions in methane emissions this decade are essential to slowing warming in the near future, limiting overshoot by the middle of the century and keeping low-warming carbon budgets within reach,” write the researchers.
Warnings from scientists about the state of Earth’s climate path are now reaching a deafening level. Humanity should pay close attention to those warnings and take action.
12. What do we know about methane emissions
A. They are currently a minor concern.
B. They have been going up since 2006.
C. They have decreased steadily since 2020.
D. They are mainly caused by cleaner options.
13. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The continued use of methane emissions.
B. Strategies for reducing methane emissions.
C. The impact of methane emissions on human health.
D. The contributions of sources to methane emissions.
14. Why is reducing methane emissions considered urgent
A. Methane lessens the amount of ozone.
B. Methane limits climate change effectively.
C. Methane promotes global warming greatly.
D. Methane keeps low-warming carbon budgets.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To call on people to handle methane emissions.
B. To introduce the history of methane emissions.
C. To highlight the dangers of methane formation.
D. To advocate for the increased use of fossil fuels.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
How to Boost Self Motivation
Motivation is what drives you to take positive action. ____16____. The first is self-motivation, which comes from within ourselves. The second is motivation from external sources. How do we get motivated and more importantly, how do we stay motivated Here are some tips to help us stay motivated.
Set goals. ____17____. The first step to achieving a dream is to turn it into a series of goals. A long-term goal will be the ultimate dream — let’s say, setting up a new business. Short-term and medium-term goals will be the stages on the road to the final goal.
Avoid Loans. Having some money behind you before you set off on your quest for success is good. Do not, however, try to fund your life with loans and credit cards. Avoid them if you can. Worry over debt is another way of destroying self-motivation. If your dream is to set up a business, keep the business finances separate from your personal finances. Do not, for example, be tempted to use your house as security for any business loans you might be arranging. ____18____.
Have self-belief. When you are faced with a failure, don’t just let it defeat you. Remember that you have already overcome other blocks. ____19____. Trusting your capacity for success is a brilliant motivator. You know you can solve the problem facing you because you have done it before.
____20____. You will already have drawn up your plan of action and the timetable for carrying it out. Keep this in mind at all times, and you will continue to be motivated. Your plan itself is a source of self-motivation. Review your progress from time to time to make sure that you are still on course for success.
A. Stick to the plan
B. Keep your motives in mind
C. Motivation comes in two types
D. Our dreams are usually a bit unclear
E. Believe in yourself and your abilities
F. This is another unavoidable cause of stress
G. It is important not to worry about losing motivation
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. F 19. E 20. A
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
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。
A spinal injury dashed Adriana Ruano’s dreams of competing in the Olympics as a gymnast. However, she found a ____21____ path to glory in shooting, ____22____ Guatemala’s first-ever gold medal on Wednesday.
At the gym Ruano was ____23____ the 2011 World Championships in ____24____ a decisive qualifier for the London Olympics, when she began experiencing severe back pain. Scans (扫描) ____25____ six damaged vertebrae (脊椎), an injury that ended her gymnastics ____26____ at just 16. She spent a year ____27____, wearing a back support.
To stay involved in ____28____ without worsening her injury, her doctor suggested she try shooting.
“When I had my injury, I didn’t have anything. I started to get ____29____ and discouraged. Then the door opened for me with this sport,” Ruano said.
More than a decade after _____30_____ from gymnastics to shooting, Ruano’s perseverance paid off. On Wednesday, she won the women’s trap event with an Olympic-record score of 45 out of 50. Ruano _____31_____ her victory with a deep breath and a(n) _____32_____ shot to hit her 43rd target, ensuring that Italian silver medalist Silvana Stanco couldn’t surpass (超越) her.
Adriana Ruano _____33_____ history for Guatemala! The shooter is the first gold medallist and the first female medallist for her country. Her journey to Paris 2024 glory is a(n) _____34_____ one, including a completely different sport and an eye-opening experience as a _____35_____. Ruano’s journey back to elite sports began with a volunteer activity at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
21. A. smooth B. narrow C. new D. traditional
22. A. winning B. expecting C. seeing D. telling
23. A. waiting for B. preparing for C. talking about D. worrying about
24 A. shooting B. gymnastics C. swimming D. tennis
25. A. produced B. cured C. broke D. showed
26. A. career B. class C. application D. call
27. A. waiting B. thinking C. recovering D. writing
28. A. literature B. medicine C. arts D. sports
29. A. desperate B. nervous C. happy D. curious
30. A. teaching B. changing C. copying D. failing
31. A. lost B. imagined C. achieved D. celebrated
32. A. long B. exact C. possible D. close
33. A. illustrates B. studies C. records D. makes
34. A. incredible B. pleasant C. fruitless D. predictable
35. A. doctor B. coach C. medalist D. volunteer
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D
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 traditional Chinese folk art of New Year painting, known ____36____ Nianhua in Chinese, dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), when it was customary ____37____ (create) colorful artworks depicting gods and use these to decorate doors during the Chinese Lunisolar New Year — to ward off bad spirits.
The primary technique ____38____ (use) in New Year painting is woodblock printing. The process ____39____ (involve) printing the basic outlines of the design in black ink. This is done using a woodblock ____40____ has been carved to represent the drawing’s lines. Once this base layer (层) is printed, ____41____ (addition) woodblocks are used for each color in the final painting. These color blocks are carefully carved and must perfectly align with the black outlines.
After the main colors are printed onto the same sheet of paper and after ____42____ (adopt) these specific blocks, some parts may have to be colored by hand. This is ____43____ (typical) done to improve small details and lift the painting’s visual impact.
One of the most famous ____44____ (style) in the genre is the woodblock New Year painting from Zhuxian Town in Kaifeng, central China’s Henan Province.
This design features bold and concise lines. It originated and flourished in Kaifeng, then _____45_____ capital of the Northern Song Dynasty and located 20 km from Zhuxian Town.
【答案】36. as 37. to create
38. used 39. involves
40. which##that
41. additional
42. adopting
43. typically
44. styles 45. the
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英语报正在征集题为“A life’s work”的稿件，请你写一篇短文投稿，记述一位有工匠精神的人，内容包括：
1.简述此人事迹；
2.你的感悟。
注意：
1词数80左右；
2.题目已为你写好。
A Life’s Work
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【答案】A Life’s Work
Mr. Zhang was a skilled carpenter who loved his job. He worked with wood all his life, making beautiful furniture and carvings. Even though machines could make things faster, he preferred using old tools. He said they made the wood look and feel special. People admired his work and he was very proud.
Mr. Zhang’s story shows us the importance of doing things with care and love. He teaches us that being good at something takes time and effort. His life’s work inspires us to follow our passions and do our best.
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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 a small village set between rolling hills (连绵起伏的山丘), there lived a young girl named Lily. Lily had always dreamed of becoming a painter, but in her village, most girls were expected to help their families with farming or housework. Despite this, Lily’s parents recognized her talent and supported her passion for art. They saved to buy her brushes and paints, and Lily spent every spare moment practicing her craft.
One day, an artist passing through the village noticed Lily’s paintings displayed proudly in her humble home. Impressed by her skill at such a young age, he encouraged Lily to follow her dreams in the city, where opportunities for artists were plentiful. Lily’s heart was filled with hope. With her parents’ blessing and a backpack filled with her artwork, Lily set off on a journey to the busy city.
In the city, Lily faced many challenges. She lived in a narrow apartment and took odd jobs to make ends meet. Despite frustrations (挫折) and refusals, Lily persevered. She joined art classes, attended exhibitions, and sought out teachers who could guide her. Her determination caught the eye of a famous gallery owner who saw potential in her unique style. Lily’s first exhibition was a success, selling a few pieces that earned her just enough to cover her rent.
As Lily’s fame grew, so did her confidence. She painted scenes inspired by her village, showing its beauty and simplicity. Her paintings began to attract collectors and art enthusiasts from far and wide. Lily’s dream of making a living through art was finally becoming a reality.
But success didn’t protect Lily from self-doubt. The pressure to produce more, to meet expectations, weighed heavily on her shoulders. One day, Lily found herself staring at an empty canvas (画布), unable to find inspiration. Frustration started to appear, and doubts clouded her mind. Was she really good enough Could she maintain her success
注意：
1.所续写短文的总词数应为150左右：
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1
Just when Lily was on the edge of giving up, she received a letter from her village.
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Paragraph 2
With renewed determination, Lily returned to her canvas.
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【答案】
Just when Lily was on the edge of giving up, she received a letter from her village. The letter, written by her mother, spoke of the village’s pride in her accomplishments and how her paintings had inspired many in the community. It reminded Lily of the joy she found in capturing the simple beauty of her surroundings. Tears welled up in her eyes as she realized that her roots were her greatest source of inspiration. The letter was a gentle reminder that her art was not just about success, but about expressing her love for the world she came from. With this renewed perspective, Lily felt a surge of motivation to continue creating.
With renewed determination, Lily returned to her canvas. She began to paint, not just with her hands but with her heart. The brushstrokes flowed effortlessly, capturing the essence of her village in vibrant hues. The empty canvas transformed into a masterpiece that spoke of peace, tranquility, and the power of perseverance. As she finished, Lily knew that she had not only created a piece of art, but also rediscovered her true purpose. She understood that her success was rooted in her love for her village and her unwavering belief in her talent.
考试时间120分钟，满分150分
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的姓名、座位号和准考证号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，考生考试条形码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“贴条形码区”。
2.选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再填涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡的对应区域内作答，超出答题区域答题的答案无效；在草稿纸上、试卷上答题无效。
3.考试结束后由监考老师将答题卡收回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What drink will the man order
A. An apple juice. B. A tomato juice. C. A cold beer.
2. What do we know about Jack
A. He will work on the project.
B. He is not tough enough.
C. He has little patience.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a subway station. B. At an airport. C. In a taxi.
4. What does the woman want to do
A. Have a rest. B. Go to the movies. C. Visit Jeff with the man.
5. What happened to the woman
A. She couldn't find Mr. Beringer.
B. She was late for an interview.
C. She failed to get a job.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What does the man want to reserve
A. A business suite. B. Two double rooms. C. Three single rooms.
7. When will the man check in
A. On December 16th. B. On December 19th. C. On December 23rd.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Where do the speakers prefer to go
A. Hawaii. B. The Bahamas. C. Europe.
9. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Check the travel fees. B. Call their friends. C. Book their flight.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What does the woman dislike about the play
A. The clothes. B. The acting. C. The set.
11. Who is the man's old classmate
A. The actress. B. The director. C. The screenwriter.
12. When does the conversation take place
A. At the beginning of a play. B. In the middle of a play. C. At the end of a play.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What did Landon succeed in doing
A. Managing his own business.
B. Completing a degree in Computer.
C. Getting into a college.
14. How much does Jason's school charge per year now
A. $20,000. B. $40,000. C. $60,000.
15. What does the man think of college education
A. It costs less now. B. It isn't necessary. C. It is meaningful.
16. What are the speakers talking about
A. What major to choose.
B. Whether to go to college.
C. How to pay for university.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What should people do to rent a Nice Ride bike
A. Show the ID card.
B. Download an app.
C. Get the membership card.
18. What encourages more people to choose biking
A. The short supply of gas.
B. Concerns about the environment.
C. The request of the government.
19. Which country has the largest bike-share program
A. Australia. B. The US. C. China.
20. How does the US Department of Transportation support cycling
A. Build on-street bike lanes.
B. Provide thousands of bikes.
C. Start bike-share programs.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中， 选出最佳选项。
A
Best Places to Travel in 2024
Get your suitcase ready, because we came up with the definitive list of the best places to travel this year. These trips will be epic!
Cambodia
Cambodia is a must-see destination for many travelers. With the addition of luxury hotels and vacation land, travelers can now enjoy a truly luxurious experience in Cambodia — mixing ancient ruins and culture, cuisine and handicrafts, rainforest and jungle, and ending with a wonderful beach stay. In the little-visited Cardamom Forest Protected Area, options for hiking, mountain biking, boating and bird-watching are plentiful.
Paros
Visiting the island is one of the best things to do in Greece since it means enjoying pleasant beaches surrounded by the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. While you’re here, explore the winding streets and charming villages of Naoussa and Lefkes, and drink coffee or wine at the beautiful port of Parikia.
Texas
As far as natural wonders go, it’s hard to beat a total solar eclipse (日食) for impressiveness… and for being easily predictable. But even if you know the eclipse’s path, you’ll still need to get to a spot with good visibility. That’s where Texas comes in.
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah is a great spot for outdoors y types, who can swim in the clear blue waters, then head off for a quad biking (四轮摩托车) adventure in the desert or fly across the desert on the world’s longest zipline. If you get a chance to spend New Year’s Eve here, don’t miss it. The Emirate holds multiple Guinness World Records for its magnificent fireworks performances held during its New Year’s celebrations.
1. What do Cambodia and Paros have in common
A. They own well-known ports.
B. They have delightful beaches.
C. They offer options for boating.
D. They host recent sporting events.
2. Which place will you choose for a clear view of a total solar eclipse
A. Cambodia. B. Paros. C. Texas. D. Ras Al Khaimah.
3. What is special about Ras Al Khaimah
A. It is known for its colorful nightlife.
B. It has some fantastic beaches in the world.
C. It is home to ancient ruins and cultural sites.
D. It offers adventurous activities like motorcycling.
B
I recently watched the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary on Netflix, and I have to tell you how impressed I was with his life story.
I remember back in high school when my girl Clara and I were the only two girls in the gym working out and lifting weights. Yes, this was back in the dinosaur days when girls didn’t go to the gym. There were all these posters around Arnold. He was the bodybuilder of the day. He won the Mr. Universe title aged 20, and subsequently the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time and has written many books and articles about it. He was a hero to so many of us gym rats.
But what got me was his determination to get where he is today. He had a dream, and he went after it. He came from a small town on the other side of the world. They said he couldn’t make it in bodybuilding, but he went on to be one of the world’s most famous bodybuilders. They said he would never be an actor because of his accent, but in spite of that, he became box office gold. They said he had no potential for becoming a governor, but he showed them, winning not one but two terms in office and making some world changes while in there.
He didn’t let anything or anyone stop him from what he wanted. No matter how many disappointments, how many failures, or how many people told him he couldn’t do it, it just made him more determined to prove them wrong.
So today, my friends, the lesson here is to never give up, to hold onto your dream no matter how crazy others may think it is. To work hard and despite how many times you get knocked down or told no, that you keep fighting. Because as you can see here, dreams do come true.
4. What first inspired the author’s admiration for Schwarzenegger
A His career as an actor.
B. His success in politics.
C. His contributions to literature.
D. His achievements in bodybuilding.
5. How did Schwarzenegger demonstrate his determination
A. By directing a film. B. By realizing his dreams.
C. By telling his life story. D. By voting for a governor.
6. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. The value of setting achievable goals.
B. The necessity of seeking fame and recognition.
C. The importance of maintaining physical fitness.
D. The significance of perseverance and determination.
7. Where is this text most likely from
A. A diary. B. A guidebook. C. A blog. D. A novel.
C
For years, Egyptologists have hotly debated how the massive pyramids (金字塔) of ancient Egypt (埃及) were built more than 4,000 years ago. Now, a team of engineers and geologists brings a new theory to the table—a water lift device that would have floated the heavy stones up through the middle of Egypt’s oldest pyramid using stored water.
Ancient Egyptians built the Step Pyramid for Pharaoh Djoser in the 27th century BC, and it was the tallest structure at the time, coming in at about 62 meters tall. But how exactly the structure was erected, with a number of stones weighing in at 300 kilograms, has remained a centuries-old mystery, according to the study published Monday in the journal PLOS One.
“Many detailed publications have discussed pyramid-building procedures and provided real examples, but these usually focus on more recent, better-documented, and smaller pyramids of the Middle and New Kingdoms (1,980 to 1,075 BC),” said lead author Dr. Xavier Landreau, CEO of Paleotechnic, a privately owned research institute in Paris that studies ancient technologies.
“The techniques involved could include ramps (活动坡道), cranes (起重机), or a combination of these methods,” he added in an email. “But what about the Old Kingdom pyramids (2,675 to 2,130 BC), which are much bigger While human strength and ramps may be the only construction force for small structures, other techniques may have been used for large pyramids.”
Using a combined approach, the new paper was the first to report a system matching the Step Pyramid’s internal architecture, the authors wrote.
A complex water treatment system drawing upon local resources could have created a water-powered elevator within the pyramid’s internal vertical passage. Some type of float would have raised the heavy stones up the middle of the pyramid, according to the study.
8. What does the underlined word “erected” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Changed. B. Designed. C. Built. D. Destroyed.
9. Which may play a role in building small pyramids according to Dr. Landreau
A. People and ramps. B. Ramps and cranes.
C. People and cranes. D. Water and ramps.
10. What is the main advantage of the water lift device in building pyramids
A. It simplifies the use of ramps.
B. It helps to make heavy stones raised.
C. It increases the weight of the stones.
D. It uses some resources for treatment.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Water Lift Theory: A New View on Pyramid Construction
B. Recent Researches on the Stories of Egypt’s Small Pyramid
C. A Historical Debate: Egypt’s Pyramid Construction Secrets
D. Exploring Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Construction Mysteries
D
A new study by an international team of experts highlights how global methane (甲烷) emissions have been rising rapidly since 2006, particularly since 2020, a trend that’s expected to continue unless we do something very significant very soon. The study authors have then outlined some strategies countries can use to take action, and developed an online tool to help with this.
This continual climb in methane emissions is largely due to the continued use of fossil (化石) fuels rather than cleaner options, the researchers say. It’s directly produced by oil, gas, and coal drilling and processing. The increasing release of methane from natural wetlands, caused by a hotter climate, is now also contributing. Methane is produced by rubbish sites, thawing permafrost, and animals too. The researchers, led by physicist and climate specialist Drew Shindell of Duke University in the US, suggest these are minor contributors at the moment — although ones that also need to be closely watched.
“Worldwide efforts to limit climate change are rightly focused on carbon dioxide (CO2) the primary driver,” writes the team in their published paper.
“However, since humanity has failed to properly address climate change for several decades, keeping warming below agreed goals now requires that we address all major climate pollutants.”
There is currently much less methane in our atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2), but methane is a stronger greenhouse gas.
We know that methane is a major contributor to the warming of the world, trapping heat like CO2 does. It also contributes to the formation of ozone (臭氧) at ground level, increasing the risk of death through respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular diseases.
“Rapid reductions in methane emissions this decade are essential to slowing warming in the near future, limiting overshoot by the middle of the century and keeping low-warming carbon budgets within reach,” write the researchers.
Warnings from scientists about the state of Earth’s climate path are now reaching a deafening level. Humanity should pay close attention to those warnings and take action.
12. What do we know about methane emissions
A. They are currently a minor concern.
B. They have been going up since 2006.
C. They have decreased steadily since 2020.
D. They are mainly caused by cleaner options.
13. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The continued use of methane emissions.
B. Strategies for reducing methane emissions.
C. The impact of methane emissions on human health.
D. The contributions of sources to methane emissions.
14. Why is reducing methane emissions considered urgent
A. Methane lessens the amount of ozone.
B. Methane limits climate change effectively.
C. Methane promotes global warming greatly.
D. Methane keeps low-warming carbon budgets.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To call on people to handle methane emissions.
B. To introduce the history of methane emissions.
C. To highlight the dangers of methane formation.
D. To advocate for the increased use of fossil fuels.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
How to Boost Self Motivation
Motivation is what drives you to take positive action. ____16____. The first is self-motivation, which comes from within ourselves. The second is motivation from external sources. How do we get motivated and more importantly, how do we stay motivated Here are some tips to help us stay motivated.
Set goals. ____17____. The first step to achieving a dream is to turn it into a series of goals. A long-term goal will be the ultimate dream — let’s say, setting up a new business. Short-term and medium-term goals will be the stages on the road to the final goal.
Avoid Loans. Having some money behind you before you set off on your quest for success is good. Do not, however, try to fund your life with loans and credit cards. Avoid them if you can. Worry over debt is another way of destroying self-motivation. If your dream is to set up a business, keep the business finances separate from your personal finances. Do not, for example, be tempted to use your house as security for any business loans you might be arranging. ____18____.
Have self-belief. When you are faced with a failure, don’t just let it defeat you. Remember that you have already overcome other blocks. ____19____. Trusting your capacity for success is a brilliant motivator. You know you can solve the problem facing you because you have done it before.
____20____. You will already have drawn up your plan of action and the timetable for carrying it out. Keep this in mind at all times, and you will continue to be motivated. Your plan itself is a source of self-motivation. Review your progress from time to time to make sure that you are still on course for success.
A. Stick to the plan
B. Keep your motives in mind
C. Motivation comes in two types
D. Our dreams are usually a bit unclear
E. Believe in yourself and your abilities
F. This is another unavoidable cause of stress
G. It is important not to worry about losing motivation
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
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。
A spinal injury dashed Adriana Ruano’s dreams of competing in the Olympics as a gymnast. However, she found a ____21____ path to glory in shooting, ____22____ Guatemala’s first-ever gold medal on Wednesday.
At the gym Ruano was ____23____ the 2011 World Championships in ____24____, a decisive qualifier for the London Olympics, when she began experiencing severe back pain. Scans (扫描) ____25____ six damaged vertebrae (脊椎), an injury that ended her gymnastics ____26____ at just 16. She spent a year ____27____, wearing a back support.
To stay involved in ____28____ without worsening her injury, her doctor suggested she try shooting.
“When I had my injury, I didn’t have anything. I started to get ____29____ and discouraged. Then the door opened for me with this sport,” Ruano said.
More than a decade after _____30_____ from gymnastics to shooting, Ruano’s perseverance paid off. On Wednesday, she won the women’s trap event with an Olympic-record score of 45 out of 50. Ruano _____31_____ her victory with a deep breath and a(n) _____32_____ shot to hit her 43rd target, ensuring that Italian silver medalist Silvana Stanco couldn’t surpass (超越) her.
Adriana Ruano _____33_____ history for Guatemala! The shooter is the first gold medallist and the first female medallist for her country. Her journey to Paris 2024 glory is a(n) _____34_____ one, including a completely different sport and an eye-opening experience as a _____35_____. Ruano’s journey back to elite sports began with a volunteer activity at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
21. A. smooth B. narrow C. new D. traditional
22. A. winning B. expecting C. seeing D. telling
23. A. waiting for B. preparing for C. talking about D. worrying about
24. A. shooting B. gymnastics C. swimming D. tennis
25. A. produced B. cured C. broke D. showed
26. A. career B. class C. application D. call
27. A. waiting B. thinking C. recovering D. writing
28 A. literature B. medicine C. arts D. sports
29. A. desperate B. nervous C. happy D. curious
30. A. teaching B. changing C. copying D. failing
31 A. lost B. imagined C. achieved D. celebrated
32. A. long B. exact C. possible D. close
33. A. illustrates B. studies C. records D. makes
34. A. incredible B. pleasant C. fruitless D. predictable
35. A. doctor B. coach C. medalist D. volunteer
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 traditional Chinese folk art of New Year painting, known ____36____ Nianhua in Chinese, dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), when it was customary ____37____ (create) colorful artworks depicting gods and use these to decorate doors during the Chinese Lunisolar New Year — to ward off bad spirits.
The primary technique ____38____ (use) in New Year painting is woodblock printing. The process ____39____ (involve) printing the basic outlines of the design in black ink. This is done using a woodblock ____40____ has been carved to represent the drawing’s lines. Once this base layer (层) is printed, ____41____ (addition) woodblocks are used for each color in the final painting. These color blocks are carefully carved and must perfectly align with the black outlines.
After the main colors are printed onto the same sheet of paper and after ____42____ (adopt) these specific blocks, some parts may have to be colored by hand. This is ____43____ (typical) done to improve small details and lift the painting’s visual impact.
One of the most famous ____44____ (style) in the genre is the woodblock New Year painting from Zhuxian Town in Kaifeng, central China’s Henan Province.
This design features bold and concise lines. It originated and flourished in Kaifeng, then _____45_____ capital of the Northern Song Dynasty and located 20 km from Zhuxian Town.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英语报正在征集题为“A life’s work”的稿件，请你写一篇短文投稿，记述一位有工匠精神的人，内容包括：
1.简述此人事迹；
2.你的感悟。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.题目已为你写好。
A Life’s Work
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
In a small village set between rolling hills (连绵起伏的山丘), there lived a young girl named Lily. Lily had always dreamed of becoming a painter, but in her village, most girls were expected to help their families with farming or housework. Despite this, Lily’s parents recognized her talent and supported her passion for art. They saved to buy her brushes and paints, and Lily spent every spare moment practicing her craft.
One day, an artist passing through the village noticed Lily’s paintings displayed proudly in her humble home. Impressed by her skill at such a young age, he encouraged Lily to follow her dreams in the city, where opportunities for artists were plentiful. Lily’s heart was filled with hope. With her parents’ blessing and a backpack filled with her artwork, Lily set off on a journey to the busy city.
In the city, Lily faced many challenges. She lived in a narrow apartment and took odd jobs to make ends meet. Despite frustrations (挫折) and refusals, Lily persevered. She joined art classes, attended exhibitions, and sought out teachers who could guide her. Her determination caught the eye of a famous gallery owner who saw potential in her unique style. Lily’s first exhibition was a success, selling a few pieces that earned her just enough to cover her rent.
As Lily’s fame grew, so did her confidence. She painted scenes inspired by her village, showing its beauty and simplicity. Her paintings began to attract collectors and art enthusiasts from far and wide. Lily’s dream of making a living through art was finally becoming a reality.
But success didn’t protect Lily from self-doubt. The pressure to produce more, to meet expectations, weighed heavily on her shoulders. One day, Lily found herself staring at an empty canvas (画布), unable to find inspiration. Frustration started to appear, and doubts clouded her mind. Was she really good enough Could she maintain her success
注意：
1.所续写短文的总词数应为150左右：
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1
Just when Lily was on the edge of giving up, she received a letter from her village.
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Paragraph 2
With renewed determination, Lily returned to her canvas.
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2024-2025学年四川省成都市蓉城名校联考高三上学期入学考试
英语试题
答案版
考试时间120分钟，满分150分
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的姓名、座位号和准考证号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，考生考试条形码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“贴条形码区”。
2.选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再填涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡的对应区域内作答，超出答题区域答题的答案无效；在草稿纸上、试卷上答题无效。
3.考试结束后由监考老师将答题卡收回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What drink will the man order
A. An apple juice. B. A tomato juice. C. A cold beer.
2. What do we know about Jack
A. He will work on the project.
B. He is not tough enough.
C. He has little patience.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a subway station. B. At an airport. C. In a taxi.
4. What does the woman want to do
A. Have a rest. B. Go to the movies. C. Visit Jeff with the man.
5. What happened to the woman
A. She couldn't find Mr. Beringer.
B. She was late for an interview.
C. She failed to get a job.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What does the man want to reserve
A. A business suite. B. Two double rooms. C. Three single rooms.
7. When will the man check in
A. On December 16th. B. On December 19th. C. On December 23rd.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Where do the speakers prefer to go
A. Hawaii. B. The Bahamas. C. Europe.
9. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Check the travel fees. B. Call their friends. C. Book their flight.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What does the woman dislike about the play
A. The clothes. B. The acting. C. The set.
11. Who is the man's old classmate
A. The actress. B. The director. C. The screenwriter.
12. When does the conversation take place
A. At the beginning of a play. B. In the middle of a play. C. At the end of a play.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What did Landon succeed in doing
A. Managing his own business.
B. Completing a degree in Computer.
C. Getting into a college.
14. How much does Jason's school charge per year now
A. $20,000. B. $40,000. C. $60,000.
15. What does the man think of college education
A. It costs less now. B. It isn't necessary. C. It is meaningful.
16. What are the speakers talking about
A. What major to choose.
B. Whether to go to college.
C. How to pay for university.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What should people do to rent a Nice Ride bike
A. Show the ID card.
B. Download an app.
C. Get the membership card.
18. What encourages more people to choose biking
A. The short supply of gas.
B. Concerns about the environment.
C. The request of the government.
19. Which country has the largest bike-share program
A. Australia. B. The US. C. China.
20. How does the US Department of Transportation support cycling
A. Build on-street bike lanes.
B. Provide thousands of bikes.
C Start bike-share programs.
听力答案略
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中， 选出最佳选项。
A
Best Places to Travel in 2024
Get your suitcase ready, because we came up with the definitive list of the best places to travel this year. These trips will be epic!
Cambodia
Cambodia is a must-see destination for many travelers. With the addition of luxury hotels and vacation land, travelers can now enjoy a truly luxurious experience in Cambodia — mixing ancient ruins and culture, cuisine and handicrafts, rainforest and jungle, and ending with a wonderful beach stay. In the little-visited Cardamom Forest Protected Area, options for hiking, mountain biking, boating and bird-watching are plentiful.
Paros
Visiting the island is one of the best things to do in Greece since it means enjoying pleasant beaches surrounded by the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. While you’re here, explore the winding streets and charming villages of Naoussa and Lefkes, and drink coffee or wine at the beautiful port of Parikia.
Texas
As far as natural wonders go, it’s hard to beat a total solar eclipse (日食) for impressiveness… and for being easily predictable. But even if you know the eclipse’s path, you’ll still need to get to a spot with good visibility. That’s where Texas comes in.
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah is a great spot for outdoors y types, who can swim in the clear blue waters, then head off for a quad biking (四轮摩托车) adventure in the desert or fly across the desert on the world’s longest zipline. If you get a chance to spend New Year’s Eve here, don’t miss it. The Emirate holds multiple Guinness World Records for its magnificent fireworks performances held during its New Year’s celebrations.
1. What do Cambodia and Paros have in common
A. They own well-known ports.
B. They have delightful beaches.
C. They offer options for boating.
D. They host recent sporting events.
2. Which place will you choose for a clear view of a total solar eclipse
A. Cambodia. B. Paros. C. Texas. D. Ras Al Khaimah.
3. What is special about Ras Al Khaimah
A. It is known for its colorful nightlife.
B. It has some fantastic beaches in the world.
C. It is home to ancient ruins and cultural sites.
D. It offers adventurous activities like motorcycling.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
I recently watched the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary on Netflix, and I have to tell you how impressed I was with his life story.
I remember back in high school when my girl Clara and I were the only two girls in the gym working out and lifting weights. Yes, this was back in the dinosaur days when girls didn’t go to the gym. There were all these posters around Arnold. He was the bodybuilder of the day. He won the Mr. Universe title aged 20, and subsequently the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time and has written many books and articles about it. He was a hero to so many of us gym rats.
But what got me was his determination to get where he is today. He had a dream, and he went after it. He came from a small town on the other side of the world. They said he couldn’t make it in bodybuilding, but he went on to be one of the world’s most famous bodybuilders. They said he would never be an actor because of his accent, but in spite of that, he became box office gold. They said he had no potential for becoming a governor, but he showed them, winning not one but two terms in office and making some world changes while in there.
He didn’t let anything or anyone stop him from what he wanted. No matter how many disappointments, how many failures, or how many people told him he couldn’t do it, it just made him more determined to prove them wrong.
So today, my friends, the lesson here is to never give up, to hold onto your dream no matter how crazy others may think it is. To work hard and despite how many times you get knocked down or told no, that you keep fighting. Because as you can see here, dreams do come true.
4. What first inspired the author’s admiration for Schwarzenegger
A. His career as an actor.
B. His success in politics.
C. His contributions to literature.
D. His achievements in bodybuilding.
5. How did Schwarzenegger demonstrate his determination
A. By directing a film. B. By realizing his dreams.
C. By telling his life story. D. By voting for a governor.
6. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. The value of setting achievable goals.
B. The necessity of seeking fame and recognition.
C. The importance of maintaining physical fitness.
D. The significance of perseverance and determination.
7. Where is this text most likely from
A. A diary. B. A guidebook. C. A blog. D. A novel.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. C
C
For years, Egyptologists have hotly debated how the massive pyramids (金字塔) of ancient Egypt (埃及) were built more than 4,000 years ago. Now, a team of engineers and geologists brings a new theory to the table—a water lift device that would have floated the heavy stones up through the middle of Egypt’s oldest pyramid using stored water.
Ancient Egyptians built the Step Pyramid for Pharaoh Djoser in the 27th century BC, and it was the tallest structure at the time, coming in at about 62 meters tall. But how exactly the structure was erected, with a number of stones weighing in at 300 kilograms, has remained a centuries-old mystery, according to the study published Monday in the journal PLOS One.
“Many detailed publications have discussed pyramid-building procedures and provided real examples, but these usually focus on more recent, better-documented, and smaller pyramids of the Middle and New Kingdoms (1,980 to 1,075 BC),” said lead author Dr. Xavier Landreau, CEO of Paleotechnic, a privately owned research institute in Paris that studies ancient technologies.
“The techniques involved could include ramps (活动坡道), cranes (起重机), or a combination of these methods,” he added in an email. “But what about the Old Kingdom pyramids (2,675 to 2,130 BC), which are much bigger While human strength and ramps may be the only construction force for small structures, other techniques may have been used for large pyramids.”
Using a combined approach, the new paper was the first to report a system matching the Step Pyramid’s internal architecture, the authors wrote.
A complex water treatment system drawing upon local resources could have created a water-powered elevator within the pyramid’s internal vertical passage. Some type of float would have raised the heavy stones up the middle of the pyramid, according to the study.
8. What does the underlined word “erected” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Changed. B. Designed. C. Built. D. Destroyed.
9. Which may play a role in building small pyramids according to Dr. Landreau
A. People and ramps. B. Ramps and cranes.
C. People and cranes. D. Water and ramps.
10. What is the main advantage of the water lift device in building pyramids
A. It simplifies the use of ramps.
B. It helps to make heavy stones raised.
C. It increases the weight of the stones.
D. It uses some resources for treatment.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Water Lift Theory: A New View on Pyramid Construction
B. Recent Researches on the Stories of Egypt’s Small Pyramid
C. A Historical Debate: Egypt’s Pyramid Construction Secrets
D. Exploring Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Construction Mysteries
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. A
D
A new study by an international team of experts highlights how global methane (甲烷) emissions have been rising rapidly since 2006, particularly since 2020, a trend that’s expected to continue unless we do something very significant very soon. The study authors have then outlined some strategies countries can use to take action, and developed an online tool to help with this.
This continual climb in methane emissions is largely due to the continued use of fossil (化石) fuels rather than cleaner options, the researchers say. It’s directly produced by oil, gas, and coal drilling and processing. The increasing release of methane from natural wetlands, caused by a hotter climate, is now also contributing. Methane is produced by rubbish sites, thawing permafrost, and animals too. The researchers, led by physicist and climate specialist Drew Shindell of Duke University in the US, suggest these are minor contributors at the moment — although ones that also need to be closely watched.
“Worldwide efforts to limit climate change are rightly focused on carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary driver,” writes the team in their published paper.
“However, since humanity has failed to properly address climate change for several decades, keeping warming below agreed goals now requires that we address all major climate pollutants.”
There is currently much less methane in our atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2), but methane is a stronger greenhouse gas.
We know that methane is a major contributor to the warming of the world, trapping heat like CO2 does. It also contributes to the formation of ozone (臭氧) at ground level, increasing the risk of death through respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular diseases.
“Rapid reductions in methane emissions this decade are essential to slowing warming in the near future, limiting overshoot by the middle of the century and keeping low-warming carbon budgets within reach,” write the researchers.
Warnings from scientists about the state of Earth’s climate path are now reaching a deafening level. Humanity should pay close attention to those warnings and take action.
12. What do we know about methane emissions
A. They are currently a minor concern.
B. They have been going up since 2006.
C. They have decreased steadily since 2020.
D. They are mainly caused by cleaner options.
13. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The continued use of methane emissions.
B. Strategies for reducing methane emissions.
C. The impact of methane emissions on human health.
D. The contributions of sources to methane emissions.
14. Why is reducing methane emissions considered urgent
A. Methane lessens the amount of ozone.
B. Methane limits climate change effectively.
C. Methane promotes global warming greatly.
D. Methane keeps low-warming carbon budgets.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To call on people to handle methane emissions.
B. To introduce the history of methane emissions.
C. To highlight the dangers of methane formation.
D. To advocate for the increased use of fossil fuels.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
How to Boost Self Motivation
Motivation is what drives you to take positive action. ____16____. The first is self-motivation, which comes from within ourselves. The second is motivation from external sources. How do we get motivated and more importantly, how do we stay motivated Here are some tips to help us stay motivated.
Set goals. ____17____. The first step to achieving a dream is to turn it into a series of goals. A long-term goal will be the ultimate dream — let’s say, setting up a new business. Short-term and medium-term goals will be the stages on the road to the final goal.
Avoid Loans. Having some money behind you before you set off on your quest for success is good. Do not, however, try to fund your life with loans and credit cards. Avoid them if you can. Worry over debt is another way of destroying self-motivation. If your dream is to set up a business, keep the business finances separate from your personal finances. Do not, for example, be tempted to use your house as security for any business loans you might be arranging. ____18____.
Have self-belief. When you are faced with a failure, don’t just let it defeat you. Remember that you have already overcome other blocks. ____19____. Trusting your capacity for success is a brilliant motivator. You know you can solve the problem facing you because you have done it before.
____20____. You will already have drawn up your plan of action and the timetable for carrying it out. Keep this in mind at all times, and you will continue to be motivated. Your plan itself is a source of self-motivation. Review your progress from time to time to make sure that you are still on course for success.
A. Stick to the plan
B. Keep your motives in mind
C. Motivation comes in two types
D. Our dreams are usually a bit unclear
E. Believe in yourself and your abilities
F. This is another unavoidable cause of stress
G. It is important not to worry about losing motivation
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. F 19. E 20. A
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
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。
A spinal injury dashed Adriana Ruano’s dreams of competing in the Olympics as a gymnast. However, she found a ____21____ path to glory in shooting, ____22____ Guatemala’s first-ever gold medal on Wednesday.
At the gym Ruano was ____23____ the 2011 World Championships in ____24____ a decisive qualifier for the London Olympics, when she began experiencing severe back pain. Scans (扫描) ____25____ six damaged vertebrae (脊椎), an injury that ended her gymnastics ____26____ at just 16. She spent a year ____27____, wearing a back support.
To stay involved in ____28____ without worsening her injury, her doctor suggested she try shooting.
“When I had my injury, I didn’t have anything. I started to get ____29____ and discouraged. Then the door opened for me with this sport,” Ruano said.
More than a decade after _____30_____ from gymnastics to shooting, Ruano’s perseverance paid off. On Wednesday, she won the women’s trap event with an Olympic-record score of 45 out of 50. Ruano _____31_____ her victory with a deep breath and a(n) _____32_____ shot to hit her 43rd target, ensuring that Italian silver medalist Silvana Stanco couldn’t surpass (超越) her.
Adriana Ruano _____33_____ history for Guatemala! The shooter is the first gold medallist and the first female medallist for her country. Her journey to Paris 2024 glory is a(n) _____34_____ one, including a completely different sport and an eye-opening experience as a _____35_____. Ruano’s journey back to elite sports began with a volunteer activity at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
21. A. smooth B. narrow C. new D. traditional
22. A. winning B. expecting C. seeing D. telling
23. A. waiting for B. preparing for C. talking about D. worrying about
24 A. shooting B. gymnastics C. swimming D. tennis
25. A. produced B. cured C. broke D. showed
26. A. career B. class C. application D. call
27. A. waiting B. thinking C. recovering D. writing
28. A. literature B. medicine C. arts D. sports
29. A. desperate B. nervous C. happy D. curious
30. A. teaching B. changing C. copying D. failing
31. A. lost B. imagined C. achieved D. celebrated
32. A. long B. exact C. possible D. close
33. A. illustrates B. studies C. records D. makes
34. A. incredible B. pleasant C. fruitless D. predictable
35. A. doctor B. coach C. medalist D. volunteer
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D
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 traditional Chinese folk art of New Year painting, known ____36____ Nianhua in Chinese, dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), when it was customary ____37____ (create) colorful artworks depicting gods and use these to decorate doors during the Chinese Lunisolar New Year — to ward off bad spirits.
The primary technique ____38____ (use) in New Year painting is woodblock printing. The process ____39____ (involve) printing the basic outlines of the design in black ink. This is done using a woodblock ____40____ has been carved to represent the drawing’s lines. Once this base layer (层) is printed, ____41____ (addition) woodblocks are used for each color in the final painting. These color blocks are carefully carved and must perfectly align with the black outlines.
After the main colors are printed onto the same sheet of paper and after ____42____ (adopt) these specific blocks, some parts may have to be colored by hand. This is ____43____ (typical) done to improve small details and lift the painting’s visual impact.
One of the most famous ____44____ (style) in the genre is the woodblock New Year painting from Zhuxian Town in Kaifeng, central China’s Henan Province.
This design features bold and concise lines. It originated and flourished in Kaifeng, then _____45_____ capital of the Northern Song Dynasty and located 20 km from Zhuxian Town.
【答案】36. as 37. to create
38. used 39. involves
40. which##that
41. additional
42. adopting
43. typically
44. styles 45. the
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英语报正在征集题为“A life’s work”的稿件，请你写一篇短文投稿，记述一位有工匠精神的人，内容包括：
1.简述此人事迹；
2.你的感悟。
注意：
1词数80左右；
2.题目已为你写好。
A Life’s Work
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【答案】A Life’s Work
Mr. Zhang was a skilled carpenter who loved his job. He worked with wood all his life, making beautiful furniture and carvings. Even though machines could make things faster, he preferred using old tools. He said they made the wood look and feel special. People admired his work and he was very proud.
Mr. Zhang’s story shows us the importance of doing things with care and love. He teaches us that being good at something takes time and effort. His life’s work inspires us to follow our passions and do our best.
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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 a small village set between rolling hills (连绵起伏的山丘), there lived a young girl named Lily. Lily had always dreamed of becoming a painter, but in her village, most girls were expected to help their families with farming or housework. Despite this, Lily’s parents recognized her talent and supported her passion for art. They saved to buy her brushes and paints, and Lily spent every spare moment practicing her craft.
One day, an artist passing through the village noticed Lily’s paintings displayed proudly in her humble home. Impressed by her skill at such a young age, he encouraged Lily to follow her dreams in the city, where opportunities for artists were plentiful. Lily’s heart was filled with hope. With her parents’ blessing and a backpack filled with her artwork, Lily set off on a journey to the busy city.
In the city, Lily faced many challenges. She lived in a narrow apartment and took odd jobs to make ends meet. Despite frustrations (挫折) and refusals, Lily persevered. She joined art classes, attended exhibitions, and sought out teachers who could guide her. Her determination caught the eye of a famous gallery owner who saw potential in her unique style. Lily’s first exhibition was a success, selling a few pieces that earned her just enough to cover her rent.
As Lily’s fame grew, so did her confidence. She painted scenes inspired by her village, showing its beauty and simplicity. Her paintings began to attract collectors and art enthusiasts from far and wide. Lily’s dream of making a living through art was finally becoming a reality.
But success didn’t protect Lily from self-doubt. The pressure to produce more, to meet expectations, weighed heavily on her shoulders. One day, Lily found herself staring at an empty canvas (画布), unable to find inspiration. Frustration started to appear, and doubts clouded her mind. Was she really good enough Could she maintain her success
注意：
1.所续写短文的总词数应为150左右：
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1
Just when Lily was on the edge of giving up, she received a letter from her village.
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Paragraph 2
With renewed determination, Lily returned to her canvas.
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【答案】
Just when Lily was on the edge of giving up, she received a letter from her village. The letter, written by her mother, spoke of the village’s pride in her accomplishments and how her paintings had inspired many in the community. It reminded Lily of the joy she found in capturing the simple beauty of her surroundings. Tears welled up in her eyes as she realized that her roots were her greatest source of inspiration. The letter was a gentle reminder that her art was not just about success, but about expressing her love for the world she came from. With this renewed perspective, Lily felt a surge of motivation to continue creating.
With renewed determination, Lily returned to her canvas. She began to paint, not just with her hands but with her heart. The brushstrokes flowed effortlessly, capturing the essence of her village in vibrant hues. The empty canvas transformed into a masterpiece that spoke of peace, tranquility, and the power of perseverance. As she finished, Lily knew that she had not only created a piece of art, but also rediscovered her true purpose. She understood that her success was rooted in her love for her village and her unwavering belief in her talent.
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