2024-2025学年河南省青桐鸣大联考高三上学期10月月考英语试题（含答案）
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秘密★启用前
2024-2025学年河南省青桐鸣大联考高三上学期10月月考英语试题
注意事项：
1．答卷前、考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场号、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后、再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is Bob doing
A. Seeing a friend off. B. Boarding a flight. C. Buying an air ticket.
2 What are the speakers talking about
A. A popular movie. B. A weekend plan. C. A picnic arrangement.
3. Where will the man go this weekend
A. To the museum. B. To the airport. C. To the library.
4. What does the man want to do
A. Schedule an appointment. B. Place an order. C. Receive his delivery soon.
5. How much will the man pay for his tickets
A. 50 yuan. B. 120 yuan. C. 150 yuan.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题、每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will the weather be like on Saturday morning
A Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the trouble with the woman’s son
A. He hates doing his housework.
B. He shows no interest in study.
C. He is worried about his education.
9. What does the man do to inspire his daughter
A. Lead by example. B. Think in her place. C. Teach her how to fish.
10. What does the man think of a little praise
A. Forgiving. B. Disapproving. C. Encouraging.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman probably do
A. A reporter. B. A dancer. C. A guide.
12. What does the man suggest the dancers do
A. Try to lower the volume. B. Focus on the dancing skills. C. Learn about sound spreads.
13. What is the most important for square dancers according to the man
A. Use head phones. B. Choose a remote place. C. Consider others’ feelings.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the first thing to consider when decorating your house
A. Color. B. Light. C. Furniture.
15. Why are hardwood floors recommended
A They don’t get damp easily. B. They can be used for long. C. They make the space larger.
16. What is the man’s advice about furniture
A. Luxurious. B. Matching. C. Simple.
17. What does the man think about cheap materials in the long run
A. They’re costly. B. They’re economical. C. They’re practical.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To do a promotion. B. To introduce a course. C. To discuss an issue.
19. What should you consider before you sign up for a course
A. Your affection. B. Your prospect. C. Your ambition.
20. What can the participants do in the end
A. Go on field trips. B. Offer valuable tips. C. Take amazing photos.
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
Harvard’s annual Arts First Festival is one of the largest collegiate arts festivals in the country. In 2025, we will present a variety of in-person on-campus events celebrating the creativity of Harvard’s community. All Harvard affiliates (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, visiting researchers, etc.) are invited to join in the festivities by performing or presenting their artwork, publicizing their own independently-produced arts events and exhibitions happening during the festival dates, or joining the team of festival volunteers.
Apply to Perform
Applications for the Performance Fair, and any other performance opportunity, will be posted here in Fall 2024. The Performance Fair is a dynamic one-day celebration of the performing arts, featuring co-occurring performances in many venues around Harvard’s campus throughout the day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. All Harvard affiliates are welcome to apply.
Volunteer
Join the Arts First Festival team as a volunteer! Volunteers help the Arts First Performance Fair run smoothly by helping set up or put away chairs, music stands, and signs; greet visitors and provide basic directions to performance venues; check in performers; and other tasks as needed.
In advance of the festival, volunteers may help deliver Arts First guides and T-shirts to various locations on the Harvard campus, or organize festival materials.
All volunteers receive an Arts First T-shirt, free snacks, and the opportunity to see exciting Arts First performances.
Publicity
The application to publicize your arts event or exhibition in the Arts First Festival Program and online calendar of events will be posted here in Fall 2024.
Funding
Funding for your Arts First project is available through the OFA’s Project Grant Program. The deadline for applying for Spring 2025 project grants(拨款)will be posted in Fall 2024.
Please click troisi@fas.harvard.edu for further information on grants or to inquire if funds remain available to apply for in the spring term.
1. What do we know about Arts First Festival of Harvard
A. It’s held yearly. B. It’s a one-day celebration.
C. It ranks first in the country. D. It involves a lot of online events.
2. What are volunteers for Arts First 2025 expected to do
A. Perform talents. B. Give instructions. C. Raise funds. D. Design T-shirts.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a textbook. B. From a tour guide. C. In an art magazine. D. On a website.
B
At 56, as an operator, I moved an old desk for a phone installation (安装). Later, back pain led to a CAT scan revealing a cancerous kidney (肾). “Either we got it all ... or we didn’t,” the doctor commented. “I’d recommend that you take that tour you told me about, and do anything else this year that you have been putting off.”
“My God,” I begged. “The doctor expects this to spread and take my life within a year! I won’t even get to claim any of the Social Security money I have contributed all these years. It isn’t fair!”
I hadn’t intended to take an early retirement; as a mother with two children, my last child was still in college. But if I had only a year, I was going to make it count. I joined the zoo volunteer program after the twenty-three-week course to learn all about animals and how to handle them. The newsletter for my genealogy society (家谱协会) arrived, hand printed, with genealogy misspelled and a call for a volunteer editor. I had only a year, but I could surely do better than that! So I became an editor. I used the blessings of the new computers to continue writing and sold a few pieces.
I gave away many of my possessions, all my art supplies, and waited. As the year raced by and I was still around. I figured I still only had a few more years, maybe five. I marked off the years, filling them with everything I had procrastinated doing all my life. I took courses, Spanish and Russian; I taught night school courses in genealogy and family history. I valued every minute, lost in visions of my new grandchildren I didn’t expect to see grow up.
Now I’ve not only seen the first of the grandchildren grow up, but all ten of them and the first four great-grandchildren. I have been a zoo volunteer for over 25 years. I have had more articles and a couple of children’s picture books published.
My “last year” of life continues to delight me, after a quarter century of making sure that every moment counts.
4. What did the doctor suggest the author do
A. Let her do as she pleases. B. Get close to nature.
C. Think twice before action. D. Leave things as they are.
5. What does the author imply in the third paragraph
A. She lost heart. B. She treated her life lightly.
C. She decided to live life fully. D. She volunteered rain or shine.
6. What does the underlined word “procrastinated” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Avoided. B. Delayed. C. Suggested. D. Admitted.
7. What may be the best title for the text
A. The Ride of My Life B. The Joy of Writing
C. A Call to Action D. A Year to Live
C
Now, researchers have developed a robotic leg with artificial muscles. A new muscle-powered robotic leg is not only more energy efficient than a conventional one, it can also perform high jumps and fast movements as well as detect and react to barriers-all without the need for complex sensors.
The researchers compared the energy efficiency of their robotic leg with that of a conventional robotic leg powered by an electric motor. They analyzed energy conversion to heat. “It’s easy to see that the motorised leg consumes much more energy if, say, it has to hold a bent position,” one researcher called Buchner says. The electro-hydraulic (电液的) leg’s temperature remains the same as it’s electrostatic (静电的) . “It’s like the example with the balloon and the hair, where the hair stays stuck to the balloon for quite a long time,” Buchner adds. Electric motor robots need heat management, but this system doesn’t.
Unlike electric motors that need sensors, the artificial muscle adjusts position through interaction with the environment. It has two input signals. “When a person lands after jumping into the air, they don’t have to think in advance about whether they should bend their knees at a 90-degree or a 70-degree angle.” The same principle applies to the soft robotic leg’s inner system: upon landing, the leg joint adaptively moves into a suitable angle depending on whether the surface is hard or soft.
Keplinger, another Buchner’s colleague, says. “Compared to walking robots with electric motors, our system is still limited. The leg is currently attached to a rod (杆), jumps in circles and can’t yet move freely.” Future work should overcome these limitations, opening the door to developing real walking robots with artificial muscles. He further explains, “If we combine the robotic leg in a four-leg robot or a humanoid robot with two legs, maybe one day, when it is battery-powered, we can use it as a rescue robot.”
8. What does paragraph 1 tell us about the robotic leg with artificial muscles
A. Its potential drawbacks. B. Its complex systems.
C. Its distinct advantages. D. Its wonderful working principles.
9. What does paragraph 2 focus on about the new muscle-powered robotic leg
A. Its advantages and disadvantages. B. Its heat management.
C. Its way of charging. D. Its efficiency.
10. What is particularly important for soft robotics according to paragraph 3
A. High adaptability. B. Soft surface. C. Reliable energy. D. Input signals.
11. What can we infer from Keplinger’s words in the last paragraph
A. Technology changes our understanding of robots.
B. Emerging technology opens up new possibilities.
C. Our lives in the 21st century are changed by robots.
D. Artificial muscles ensure the disabled a bright future.
D
A new study reveals that annually, the world generates around 52 million metric tons of plastic pollution. In order to make it more directly perceived, this amount of waste could fill New York City’s Central Park with plastic as high as the Empire State Building.
Researchers from the University of Leeds in the UK conducted this study. They analyzed waste from over 50,000 cities and towns globally for the study published in Nature. The focus was on plastic entering the open environment, excluding that in landfills or properly burned. In some areas where 15% of the world’s population lives, the government fails in waste collection and handling, leading to high plastic waste in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
India leads the world in producing plastic pollution with over 9.3 million metric tons yearly, more than double that of Nigeria and Indonesia. China, although often criticized, is in fourth place and has made great progress in waste reduction. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia, and Brazil are also among the top polluters. The top eight countries are accountable for more than half of the world’s plastic pollution.
The study used AI to research plastics. About 57% were improperly burned or thrown away. This creates microplastics that threaten human health. Velis said microplastic spread is everyone’s problem. “We shouldn’t put the blame, any blame, on the Global South,” Velis said. “And we shouldn’t praise ourselves about what we do in the Global North in any way. The problem is that there is a shortage of resources and the government lacks the ability to provide necessary services for citizens,” Velis said.
Outside experts worried that the study’s attention on pollution, rather than overall plastic production lets the plastic industry off the hook (吸引). UN estimates plastic production will rise. Many scientists think it releases greenhouse gas. Neil Tangri, senior director of science and policy at GAIA, said the study defined plastic pollution narrowly. It risks losing focus on the upstream. Tangri added, “It’s necessary but it’s not the whole story.”
12. Why are the Central Park and the Empire State Building mentioned
A. To present the fact. B. To present the issue visually.
C. To highlight an opinion. D. To illustrate an argument.
13. Which country tops the list in plastic pollution production
A. The USA. B. Russia. C. India. D. The UK.
14. What is Velis’ opinion about plastic pollution
A. The Global South is mainly to blame.
B. The Global North should be praised.
C. Managing it better is needed but not the whole solution.
D. The issue is a lack of resources and the government’s inability.
15. What do outside experts think of the new study
A. Imperfect. B. Ground-breaking. C. Far-reaching. D. Valueless.
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。
Solar energy has emerged as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to power homes and businesses. If you’re considering going solar, Amazon offers a convenient platform to purchase solar panels (太阳能板) and related equipment. ____16____ To help you make an informed decision, here are some essential tips for choosing the best solar panels.
____17____ Before diving into the world of solar panels, it’s crucial to understand your energy needs. Calculate your daily and monthly energy consumption to determine the size of the solar panel system you’ll need. Knowing your energy requirements will allow you to select the right number of panels. For those looking for portable solar kits, the EF EcoFlow is one of the recommended options. However, when going for the whole house, you need to calculate your home needs first.
Consider your budget. ____18____ Set a budget for your solar project, including installation costs and any potential cost. This budget will help narrow down your options and ensure that you find solar panels that are both cost-effective and meet your energy requirements.
Research solar panel types. There are two main types of solar panels available on the market: monocrystalline (单晶) and polycrystalline (多晶). Monocrystalline panels are known for their higher efficiency, but they are generally more expensive. Polycrystalline panels are more budget-friendly and offer slightly lower efficiency but are still effective. ____19____
Choosing the best solar panels on Amazon requires careful consideration of various factors, from your energy needs and budget to the panel’s efficiency and manufacturer’s reputation. ____20____ By following these tips, you can make an informed choice that not only benefits your wallet but also the environment.
A. Evaluate customer support.
B. Determine your energy requirements.
C. It’s essential to do your homework before making your decision.
D. Solar panel prices can vary widely depending on the brand, technology, and efficiency.
E. Research the advantages and disadvantages of each to determine which one is best suited for you.
F. However, with so many options available, selecting the best solar panels can be a tiring task.
G. Comparing the prices of different solar panels can help identify the best value for your budget.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Around the turn of the 2010s, during my college years, I was engaged in a(n) ____21____ job at the library during weekends or holidays. One day, a man accompanied by his young son came to the counter to ____22____ a large number of educational picture books to the library. The books he borrowed ____23____ diverse subjects, which ranged from geography, animals and history to space and the solar system. Judging from his ____24____, I guessed he was of African origin.
Obviously, the boy seemed to have a(n) ____25____ for knowledge. The father was likely proud as not every child of that ____26____ showed such enthusiasm for reading. The father shared that at his son’s age, he had no ____27____ to such books. He was now learning alongside his son, ____28____ it as a blessing. He also mentioned facts about the planets, expressing pity for Pluto due to its small size.
When he placed the son’s library card on the counter for book ____29____, I noticed it was a typical children’s card. I ____30____ the father that anyone with valid（有效的）ID could ____31____ a library card. He was astonished to learn that it was free. ____32____, he showed his passport. With his new library card, he could now choose more books. He gladly called his son to ____33____ additional books so that he could learn along with him.
This ____34____ remains my most cherished one, which is why I have a firm love and support for libraries. I also ____35____ that knowledge is power: The Power To Do Good.
21. A. technical B. experimental C. financial D. temporary
22. A. admire B. purchase C. restore D. assess
23. A. revised B. covered C. drafted D. polished
24. A. accent B. display C. secret D. expression
25. A. problem B. appetite C. memory D. talent
26. A. age B. gender C. impression D. ambition
27. A. reply B. addition C. solution D. access
28. A. claiming B. respecting C. seeing D. serving
29. A. checkout B. comeback C. lookthrough D. cleanup
30. A. warned B. acknowledged C. informed D. confirmed
31 A. return B. obtain C. exchange D. withdraw
32. A. Eventually B. Fortunately C. Frankly D. Delightedly
33. A. win out B. pick out C. relate to D. connect with
34. A. consequence B. target C. attempt D. encounter
35. A. anticipated B. realized C. remembered D. predicted
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。
“In recent years, China has ____36____ (active) promoted the protection of geographical indications (GI), ____37____ 2,523 GI products approved and 7,385 GI trademarks registered as of the end of August,” the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) said on September 14.
The GI sign ____38____ (use) to show the specific geographical origin of a product and identify ____39____ (it) qualities or reputation due to that origin. It is ____40____ important type of intellectual property right and a quality guarantee.
“The direct annual output value of China’s GIs ____41____ (increase) consistently since 2020. In 2023, the direct output value of GIs in China went beyond 961 billion yuan (133.7 billion U.S. dollars),” the CNIPA revealed at the 13th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference in Beijing.
Hu Wenhui, ____42____ is vice director of the CNIPA, said the quality and quantity of China’s GI products and trademarks ranks among the top in the world now. He also highlighted international cooperation, saying that China looks forward to working with the global community ____43____ (bring) greater benefits to the people and contribute to the high-quality economic ____44____ (develop).
During the conference, experts, scholars and business representatives from home and abroad shared their experiences, _____45_____ (explore) new models for global GI cooperation.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，近期你们学校举办了“劳动实践周”活动，请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件，分享这次经历，内容包括：
1.目的意图；
2活动安排；
3.活动感受。
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。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
When I was 46, my husband Jerry suggested that I go skiing with him, promising, “You will love it! This is just the first step.” “Not on my life! You know I can’t stand being cold.” I didn’t mention my fear of chairlifts and heights. “You go and have fun, sweetheart!”
So, Jerry went skiing with his nephew and other new skiers. More trips followed with increasing excitement. Yet, I couldn’t ignore their genuine joy in skiing nor the positive changes in Jerry. I began to feel guilty. Didn’t I owe something to this sport and to my husband Shouldn’t I at least try it
“What ” my friends asked in surprise when I said I was considering skiing. “You’re 46 years old! You’re going to break a leg.” Though they reflected my own fears, I took up my courage to take my first step. I told Jerry I might try skiing. Thus, he immediately planned a trip just for the two of us.
Though filled with fear, I couldn’t hide my excitement as we drove to California’s Big Bear Mountain Resort（度假胜地）. After checking in, Jerry’s blue eyes sparkled（闪光）as he signed me up for the next day’s beginner class.
The following morning, after fitting me with rental ski boots, leading me to the instructor, and kissing me quickly, Jerry rushed to the nearest ski lift. I stood in a straight line with all the other beginners, like ducks in a row, and listened to the ski instructor. Last in line at the upper end, I tried to appear invisible until the unthinkable happened: I lost my balance and fell. I tried to follow instructions, but my feet, which I couldn’t feel, refused to cooperate. I could only turn in one direction—left.
Worse, I couldn’t remember what to do with my skis when I needed to stop, so I just fell over. And I kept forgetting the rule: “Never point your skis downhill when trying to get up.” One time, I just lay there, exhausted. “I hate skiing!” I whispered, finally getting upright.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Sensing this was my first and last ski trip, Jerry did the best thing he could.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
By the end of the ski season, I had overcome all my fears.
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秘密★启用前
答案版
注意事项：
1．答卷前、考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场号、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后、再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is Bob doing
A. Seeing a friend off. B. Boarding a flight. C. Buying an air ticket.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A popular movie. B. A weekend plan. C. A picnic arrangement.
3. Where will the man go this weekend
A. To the museum. B. To the airport. C. To the library.
4. What does the man want to do
A. Schedule an appointment. B. Place an order. C. Receive his delivery soon.
5. How much will the man pay for his tickets
A. 50 yuan. B. 120 yuan. C. 150 yuan.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题、每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will the weather be like on Saturday morning
A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the trouble with the woman’s son
A. He hates doing his housework.
B. He shows no interest in study.
C. He is worried about his education.
9. What does the man do to inspire his daughter
A. Lead by example. B. Think in her place. C. Teach her how to fish.
10. What does the man think of a little praise
A. Forgiving. B. Disapproving. C. Encouraging.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman probably do
A. A reporter. B. A dancer. C. A guide.
12. What does the man suggest the dancers do
A. Try to lower the volume. B. Focus on the dancing skills. C. Learn about sound spreads.
13. What is the most important for square dancers according to the man
A. Use head phones. B. Choose a remote place. C. Consider others’ feelings.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the first thing to consider when decorating your house
A. Color. B. Light. C. Furniture.
15. Why are hardwood floors recommended
A. They don’t get damp easily. B. They can be used for long. C. They make the space larger.
16. What is the man’s advice about furniture
A. Luxurious. B. Matching. C. Simple.
17. What does the man think about cheap materials in the long run
A. They’re costly. B. They’re economical. C. They’re practical.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18 Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To do a promotion. B. To introduce a course. C. To discuss an issue.
19. What should you consider before you sign up for a course
A. Your affection. B. Your prospect. C. Your ambition.
20. What can the participants do in the end
A. Go on field trips. B. Offer valuable tips. C. Take amazing photos.
听力答案略
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
Harvard’s annual Arts First Festival is one of the largest collegiate arts festivals in the country. In 2025, we will present a variety of in-person on-campus events celebrating the creativity of Harvard’s community. All Harvard affiliates (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, visiting researchers, etc.) are invited to join in the festivities by performing or presenting their artwork, publicizing their own independently-produced arts events and exhibitions happening during the festival dates, or joining the team of festival volunteers.
Apply to Perform
Applications for the Performance Fair, and any other performance opportunity, will be posted here in Fall 2024. The Performance Fair is a dynamic one-day celebration of the performing arts, featuring co-occurring performances in many venues around Harvard’s campus throughout the day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. All Harvard affiliates are welcome to apply.
Volunteer
Join the Arts First Festival team as a volunteer! Volunteers help the Arts First Performance Fair run smoothly by helping set up or put away chairs, music stands, and signs; greet visitors and provide basic directions to performance venues; check in performers; and other tasks as needed.
In advance of the festival volunteers may help deliver Arts First guides and T-shirts to various locations on the Harvard campus, or organize festival materials.
All volunteers receive an Arts First T-shirt, free snacks, and the opportunity to see exciting Arts First performances.
Publicity
The application to publicize your arts event or exhibition in the Arts First Festival Program and online calendar of events will be posted here in Fall 2024.
Funding
Funding for your Arts First project is available through the OFA’s Project Grant Program. The deadline for applying for Spring 2025 project grants(拨款)will be posted in Fall 2024.
Please click troisi@fas.harvard.edu for further information on grants or to inquire if funds remain available to apply for in the spring term.
1. What do we know about Arts First Festival of Harvard
A. It’s held yearly. B. It’s a one-day celebration.
C. It ranks first in the country. D. It involves a lot of online events.
2 What are volunteers for Arts First 2025 expected to do
A. Perform talents. B. Give instructions. C. Raise funds. D. Design T-shirts.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a textbook. B. From a tour guide. C. In an art magazine. D. On a website.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
B
At 56, as an operator, I moved an old desk for a phone installation (安装). Later, back pain led to a CAT scan revealing a cancerous kidney (肾). “Either we got it all ... or we didn’t,” the doctor commented. “I’d recommend that you take that tour you told me about, and do anything else this year that you have been putting off.”
“My God,” I begged. “The doctor expects this to spread and take my life within a year! I won’t even get to claim any of the Social Security money I have contributed all these years. It isn’t fair!”
I hadn’t intended to take an early retirement; as a mother with two children, my last child was still in college. But if I had only a year, I was going to make it count. I joined the zoo volunteer program after the twenty-three-week course to learn all about animals and how to handle them. The newsletter for my genealogy society (家谱协会) arrived, hand printed, with genealogy misspelled and a call for a volunteer editor. I had only a year, but I could surely do better than that! So I became an editor. I used the blessings of the new computers to continue writing and sold a few pieces.
I gave away many of my possessions, all my art supplies, and waited. As the year raced by and I was still around. I figured I still only had a few more years, maybe five. I marked off the years, filling them with everything I had procrastinated doing all my life. I took courses, Spanish and Russian; I taught night school courses in genealogy and family history. I valued every minute, lost in visions of my new grandchildren I didn’t expect to see grow up.
Now I’ve not only seen the first of the grandchildren grow up, but all ten of them and the first four great-grandchildren. I have been a zoo volunteer for over 25 years. I have had more articles and a couple of children’s picture books published.
My “last year” of life continues to delight me, after a quarter century of making sure that every moment counts.
4. What did the doctor suggest the author do
A. Let her do as she pleases. B. Get close to nature.
C. Think twice before action. D. Leave things as they are.
5. What does the author imply in the third paragraph
A. She lost heart. B. She treated her life lightly.
C. She decided to live life fully. D. She volunteered rain or shine.
6. What does the underlined word “procrastinated” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Avoided. B. Delayed. C. Suggested. D. Admitted.
7. What may be the best title for the text
A. The Ride of My Life B. The Joy of Writing
C. A Call to Action D. A Year to Live
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
C
Now, researchers have developed a robotic leg with artificial muscles. A new muscle-powered robotic leg is not only more energy efficient than a conventional one, it can also perform high jumps and fast movements as well as detect and react to barriers-all without the need for complex sensors.
The researchers compared the energy efficiency of their robotic leg with that of a conventional robotic leg powered by an electric motor. They analyzed energy conversion to heat. “It’s easy to see that the motorised leg consumes much more energy if, say, it has to hold a bent position,” one researcher called Buchner says. The electro-hydraulic (电液的) leg’s temperature remains the same as it’s electrostatic (静电的) . “It’s like the example with the balloon and the hair, where the hair stays stuck to the balloon for quite a long time,” Buchner adds. Electric motor robots need heat management, but this system doesn’t.
Unlike electric motors that need sensors, the artificial muscle adjusts position through interaction with the environment. It has two input signals. “When a person lands after jumping into the air, they don’t have to think in advance about whether they should bend their knees at a 90-degree or a 70-degree angle.” The same principle applies to the soft robotic leg’s inner system: upon landing, the leg joint adaptively moves into a suitable angle depending on whether the surface is hard or soft.
Keplinger, another Buchner’s colleague, says. “Compared to walking robots with electric motors, our system is still limited. The leg is currently attached to a rod (杆), jumps in circles and can’t yet move freely.” Future work should overcome these limitations, opening the door to developing real walking robots with artificial muscles. He further explains, “If we combine the robotic leg in a four-leg robot or a humanoid robot with two legs, maybe one day, when it is battery-powered, we can use it as a rescue robot.”
8. What does paragraph 1 tell us about the robotic leg with artificial muscles
A. Its potential drawbacks. B. Its complex systems.
C. Its distinct advantages. D. Its wonderful working principles.
9. What does paragraph 2 focus on about the new muscle-powered robotic leg
A. Its advantages and disadvantages. B. Its heat management.
C. Its way of charging. D. Its efficiency.
10. What is particularly important for soft robotics according to paragraph 3
A. High adaptability. B. Soft surface. C. Reliable energy. D. Input signals.
11. What can we infer from Keplinger’s words in the last paragraph
A. Technology changes our understanding of robots.
B. Emerging technology opens up new possibilities.
C. Our lives in the 21st century are changed by robots.
D. Artificial muscles ensure the disabled a bright future.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. B
D
A new study reveals that annually, the world generates around 52 million metric tons of plastic pollution. In order to make it more directly perceived, this amount of waste could fill New York City’s Central Park with plastic as high as the Empire State Building.
Researchers from the University of Leeds in the UK conducted this study. They analyzed waste from over 50,000 cities and towns globally for the study published in Nature. The focus was on plastic entering the open environment, excluding that in landfills or properly burned. In some areas where 15% of the world’s population lives, the government fails in waste collection and handling, leading to high plastic waste in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
India leads the world in producing plastic pollution with over 9.3 million metric tons yearly, more than double that of Nigeria and Indonesia. China, although often criticized, is in fourth place and has made great progress in waste reduction. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia, and Brazil are also among the top polluters. The top eight countries are accountable for more than half of the world’s plastic pollution.
The study used AI to research plastics. About 57% were improperly burned or thrown away. This creates microplastics that threaten human health. Velis said microplastic spread is everyone’s problem. “We shouldn’t put the blame, any blame, on the Global South,” Velis said. “And we shouldn’t praise ourselves about what we do in the Global North in any way. The problem is that there is a shortage of resources and the government lacks the ability to provide necessary services for citizens,” Velis said.
Outside experts worried that the study’s attention on pollution, rather than overall plastic production lets the plastic industry off the hook (吸引). UN estimates plastic production will rise. Many scientists think it releases greenhouse gas. Neil Tangri, senior director of science and policy at GAIA, said the study defined plastic pollution narrowly. It risks losing focus on the upstream. Tangri added, “It’s necessary but it’s not the whole story.”
12. Why are the Central Park and the Empire State Building mentioned
A. To present the fact. B. To present the issue visually.
C. To highlight an opinion. D. To illustrate an argument.
13. Which country tops the list in plastic pollution production
A. The USA. B. Russia. C. India. D. The UK.
14. What is Velis’ opinion about plastic pollution
A. The Global South is mainly to blame.
B. The Global North should be praised.
C. Managing it better is needed but not the whole solution.
D. The issue is a lack of resources and the government’s inability.
15. What do outside experts think of the new study
A. Imperfect. B. Ground-breaking. C. Far-reaching. D. Valueless.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A
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。
Solar energy has emerged as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to power homes and businesses. If you’re considering going solar, Amazon offers a convenient platform to purchase solar panels (太阳能板) and related equipment. ____16____ To help you make an informed decision, here are some essential tips for choosing the best solar panels.
____17____ Before diving into the world of solar panels, it’s crucial to understand your energy needs. Calculate your daily and monthly energy consumption to determine the size of the solar panel system you’ll need. Knowing your energy requirements will allow you to select the right number of panels. For those looking for portable solar kits, the EF EcoFlow is one of the recommended options. However, when going for the whole house, you need to calculate your home needs first.
Consider your budget. ____18____ Set a budget for your solar project, including installation costs and any potential cost. This budget will help narrow down your options and ensure that you find solar panels that are both cost-effective and meet your energy requirements.
Research solar panel types. There are two main types of solar panels available on the market: monocrystalline (单晶) and polycrystalline (多晶). Monocrystalline panels are known for their higher efficiency, but they are generally more expensive. Polycrystalline panels are more budget-friendly and offer slightly lower efficiency but are still effective. ____19____
Choosing the best solar panels on Amazon requires careful consideration of various factors, from your energy needs and budget to the panel’s efficiency and manufacturer’s reputation. ____20____ By following these tips, you can make an informed choice that not only benefits your wallet but also the environment.
A. Evaluate customer support.
B. Determine your energy requirements.
C. It’s essential to do your homework before making your decision.
D. Solar panel prices can vary widely depending on the brand, technology, and efficiency.
E. Research the advantages and disadvantages of each to determine which one is best suited for you.
F. However, with so many options available, selecting the best solar panels can be a tiring task.
G. Comparing the prices of different solar panels can help identify the best value for your budget.
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. D 19. E 20. C
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Around the turn of the 2010s, during my college years, I was engaged in a(n) ____21____ job at the library during weekends or holidays. One day, a man accompanied by his young son came to the counter to ____22____ a large number of educational picture books to the library. The books he borrowed ____23____ diverse subjects, which ranged from geography, animals and history to space and the solar system. Judging from his ____24____, I guessed he was of African origin.
Obviously, the boy seemed to have a(n) ____25____ for knowledge. The father was likely proud as not every child of that ____26____ showed such enthusiasm for reading. The father shared that at his son’s age, he had no ____27____ to such books. He was now learning alongside his son, ____28____ it as a blessing. He also mentioned facts about the planets, expressing pity for Pluto due to its small size.
When he placed the son’s library card on the counter for book ____29____, I noticed it was a typical children’s card. I ____30____ the father that anyone with valid（有效的）ID could ____31____ a library card. He was astonished to learn that it was free. ____32____, he showed his passport. With his new library card, he could now choose more books. He gladly called his son to ____33____ additional books so that he could learn along with him.
This ____34____ remains my most cherished one, which is why I have a firm love and support for libraries. I also ____35____ that knowledge is power: The Power To Do Good.
21. A. technical B. experimental C. financial D. temporary
22. A. admire B. purchase C. restore D. assess
23. A. revised B. covered C. drafted D. polished
24. A. accent B. display C. secret D. expression
25. A. problem B. appetite C. memory D. talent
26. A. age B. gender C. impression D. ambition
27. A. reply B. addition C. solution D. access
28. A. claiming B. respecting C. seeing D. serving
29. A. checkout B. comeback C. lookthrough D. cleanup
30. A. warned B. acknowledged C. informed D. confirmed
31. A. return B. obtain C. exchange D. withdraw
32. A. Eventually B. Fortunately C. Frankly D. Delightedly
33. A. win out B. pick out C. relate to D. connect with
34. A. consequence B. target C. attempt D. encounter
35. A. anticipated B. realized C. remembered D. predicted
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. B
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。
“In recent years, China has ____36____ (active) promoted the protection of geographical indications (GI), ____37____ 2,523 GI products approved and 7,385 GI trademarks registered as of the end of August,” the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) said on September 14.
The GI sign ____38____ (use) to show the specific geographical origin of a product and identify ____39____ (it) qualities or reputation due to that origin. It is ____40____ important type of intellectual property right and a quality guarantee.
“The direct annual output value of China’s GIs ____41____ (increase) consistently since 2020. In 2023, the direct output value of GIs in China went beyond 961 billion yuan (133.7 billion U.S. dollars),” the CNIPA revealed at the 13th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference in Beijing.
Hu Wenhui, ____42____ is vice director of the CNIPA, said the quality and quantity of China’s GI products and trademarks ranks among the top in the world now. He also highlighted international cooperation, saying that China looks forward to working with the global community ____43____ (bring) greater benefits to the people and contribute to the high-quality economic ____44____ (develop).
During the conference, experts, scholars and business representatives from home and abroad shared their experiences, _____45_____ (explore) new models for global GI cooperation.
【答案】36. actively
37. with 38. is used
39. its 40. an
41. has been increasing
42. who 43. to bring
44. development
45. exploring
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，近期你们学校举办了“劳动实践周”活动，请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件，分享这次经历，内容包括：
1.目的意图；
2.活动安排；
3.活动感受。
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。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Chris,
I’m excited to share my experience of the “Labor Practice Week” held recently at our school.
The event aimed to cultivate our sense of responsibility and teamwork through engaging in various activities. Each day, we participated in different tasks such as cleaning the campus, planting trees, and organizing books in the library. These activities not only provided us with practical skills but also enhanced our understanding of the value of labor. I felt a great sense of achievement and this experience has motivated me to be more proactive in my daily life.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
When I was 46, my husband Jerry suggested that I go skiing with him, promising, “You will love it! This is just the first step.” “Not on my life! You know I can’t stand being cold.” I didn’t mention my fear of chairlifts and heights. “You go and have fun, sweetheart!”
So, Jerry went skiing with his nephew and other new skiers. More trips followed with increasing excitement. Yet, I couldn’t ignore their genuine joy in skiing nor the positive changes in Jerry. I began to feel guilty. Didn’t I owe something to this sport and to my husband Shouldn’t I at least try it
“What ” my friends asked in surprise when I said I was considering skiing. “You’re 46 years old! You’re going to break a leg.” Though they reflected my own fears, I took up my courage to take my first step. I told Jerry I might try skiing. Thus, he immediately planned a trip just for the two of us.
Though filled with fear, I couldn’t hide my excitement as we drove to California’s Big Bear Mountain Resort（度假胜地）. After checking in, Jerry’s blue eyes sparkled（闪光）as he signed me up for the next day’s beginner class.
The following morning, after fitting me with rental ski boots, leading me to the instructor, and kissing me quickly, Jerry rushed to the nearest ski lift. I stood in a straight line with all the other beginners, like ducks in a row, and listened to the ski instructor. Last in line at the upper end, I tried to appear invisible until the unthinkable happened: I lost my balance and fell. I tried to follow instructions, but my feet, which I couldn’t feel, refused to cooperate. I could only turn in one direction—left.
Worse, I couldn’t remember what to do with my skis when I needed to stop, so I just fell over. And I kept forgetting the rule: “Never point your skis downhill when trying to get up.” One time, I just lay there, exhausted. “I hate skiing!” I whispered, finally getting upright.
注意：1．续写词数应150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Sensing this was my first and last ski trip, Jerry did the best thing he could.
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By the end of the ski season, I had overcome all my fears.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Sensing this was my first and last ski trip, Jerry did the best thing he could. He supplied me with food. Wisely, he blamed my instructor and promised private lessons. The next morning, I fell in love with my new instructor. He was patient and made me confident. Things started clicking. I learned how to stop, get up easily, and make right turns. Finally, I said goodbye to my instructor, who handed me over Jerry for further practice on the slopes. With hard practice I soon mastered that.
By the end of the ski season, I had overcome all my fears. When I was on the snowy slopes, I felt like a bird flying freely in the sky. I could smoothly turn left and right. I was not afraid of the challenges on the skiing field anymore. With the wind blowing on my face, every moment of skiing was filled with joy and a sense of achievement. It’s truly a wonderful feeling to be able to ski freely and enjoy the beauty of the snow-covered mountains.
2024-2025学年河南省青桐鸣大联考高三上学期10月月考英语试题
注意事项：
1．答卷前、考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场号、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后、再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is Bob doing
A. Seeing a friend off. B. Boarding a flight. C. Buying an air ticket.
2 What are the speakers talking about
A. A popular movie. B. A weekend plan. C. A picnic arrangement.
3. Where will the man go this weekend
A. To the museum. B. To the airport. C. To the library.
4. What does the man want to do
A. Schedule an appointment. B. Place an order. C. Receive his delivery soon.
5. How much will the man pay for his tickets
A. 50 yuan. B. 120 yuan. C. 150 yuan.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题、每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will the weather be like on Saturday morning
A Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the trouble with the woman’s son
A. He hates doing his housework.
B. He shows no interest in study.
C. He is worried about his education.
9. What does the man do to inspire his daughter
A. Lead by example. B. Think in her place. C. Teach her how to fish.
10. What does the man think of a little praise
A. Forgiving. B. Disapproving. C. Encouraging.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman probably do
A. A reporter. B. A dancer. C. A guide.
12. What does the man suggest the dancers do
A. Try to lower the volume. B. Focus on the dancing skills. C. Learn about sound spreads.
13. What is the most important for square dancers according to the man
A. Use head phones. B. Choose a remote place. C. Consider others’ feelings.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the first thing to consider when decorating your house
A. Color. B. Light. C. Furniture.
15. Why are hardwood floors recommended
A They don’t get damp easily. B. They can be used for long. C. They make the space larger.
16. What is the man’s advice about furniture
A. Luxurious. B. Matching. C. Simple.
17. What does the man think about cheap materials in the long run
A. They’re costly. B. They’re economical. C. They’re practical.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To do a promotion. B. To introduce a course. C. To discuss an issue.
19. What should you consider before you sign up for a course
A. Your affection. B. Your prospect. C. Your ambition.
20. What can the participants do in the end
A. Go on field trips. B. Offer valuable tips. C. Take amazing photos.
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
Harvard’s annual Arts First Festival is one of the largest collegiate arts festivals in the country. In 2025, we will present a variety of in-person on-campus events celebrating the creativity of Harvard’s community. All Harvard affiliates (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, visiting researchers, etc.) are invited to join in the festivities by performing or presenting their artwork, publicizing their own independently-produced arts events and exhibitions happening during the festival dates, or joining the team of festival volunteers.
Apply to Perform
Applications for the Performance Fair, and any other performance opportunity, will be posted here in Fall 2024. The Performance Fair is a dynamic one-day celebration of the performing arts, featuring co-occurring performances in many venues around Harvard’s campus throughout the day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. All Harvard affiliates are welcome to apply.
Volunteer
Join the Arts First Festival team as a volunteer! Volunteers help the Arts First Performance Fair run smoothly by helping set up or put away chairs, music stands, and signs; greet visitors and provide basic directions to performance venues; check in performers; and other tasks as needed.
In advance of the festival, volunteers may help deliver Arts First guides and T-shirts to various locations on the Harvard campus, or organize festival materials.
All volunteers receive an Arts First T-shirt, free snacks, and the opportunity to see exciting Arts First performances.
Publicity
The application to publicize your arts event or exhibition in the Arts First Festival Program and online calendar of events will be posted here in Fall 2024.
Funding
Funding for your Arts First project is available through the OFA’s Project Grant Program. The deadline for applying for Spring 2025 project grants(拨款)will be posted in Fall 2024.
Please click troisi@fas.harvard.edu for further information on grants or to inquire if funds remain available to apply for in the spring term.
1. What do we know about Arts First Festival of Harvard
A. It’s held yearly. B. It’s a one-day celebration.
C. It ranks first in the country. D. It involves a lot of online events.
2. What are volunteers for Arts First 2025 expected to do
A. Perform talents. B. Give instructions. C. Raise funds. D. Design T-shirts.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a textbook. B. From a tour guide. C. In an art magazine. D. On a website.
B
At 56, as an operator, I moved an old desk for a phone installation (安装). Later, back pain led to a CAT scan revealing a cancerous kidney (肾). “Either we got it all ... or we didn’t,” the doctor commented. “I’d recommend that you take that tour you told me about, and do anything else this year that you have been putting off.”
“My God,” I begged. “The doctor expects this to spread and take my life within a year! I won’t even get to claim any of the Social Security money I have contributed all these years. It isn’t fair!”
I hadn’t intended to take an early retirement; as a mother with two children, my last child was still in college. But if I had only a year, I was going to make it count. I joined the zoo volunteer program after the twenty-three-week course to learn all about animals and how to handle them. The newsletter for my genealogy society (家谱协会) arrived, hand printed, with genealogy misspelled and a call for a volunteer editor. I had only a year, but I could surely do better than that! So I became an editor. I used the blessings of the new computers to continue writing and sold a few pieces.
I gave away many of my possessions, all my art supplies, and waited. As the year raced by and I was still around. I figured I still only had a few more years, maybe five. I marked off the years, filling them with everything I had procrastinated doing all my life. I took courses, Spanish and Russian; I taught night school courses in genealogy and family history. I valued every minute, lost in visions of my new grandchildren I didn’t expect to see grow up.
Now I’ve not only seen the first of the grandchildren grow up, but all ten of them and the first four great-grandchildren. I have been a zoo volunteer for over 25 years. I have had more articles and a couple of children’s picture books published.
My “last year” of life continues to delight me, after a quarter century of making sure that every moment counts.
4. What did the doctor suggest the author do
A. Let her do as she pleases. B. Get close to nature.
C. Think twice before action. D. Leave things as they are.
5. What does the author imply in the third paragraph
A. She lost heart. B. She treated her life lightly.
C. She decided to live life fully. D. She volunteered rain or shine.
6. What does the underlined word “procrastinated” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Avoided. B. Delayed. C. Suggested. D. Admitted.
7. What may be the best title for the text
A. The Ride of My Life B. The Joy of Writing
C. A Call to Action D. A Year to Live
C
Now, researchers have developed a robotic leg with artificial muscles. A new muscle-powered robotic leg is not only more energy efficient than a conventional one, it can also perform high jumps and fast movements as well as detect and react to barriers-all without the need for complex sensors.
The researchers compared the energy efficiency of their robotic leg with that of a conventional robotic leg powered by an electric motor. They analyzed energy conversion to heat. “It’s easy to see that the motorised leg consumes much more energy if, say, it has to hold a bent position,” one researcher called Buchner says. The electro-hydraulic (电液的) leg’s temperature remains the same as it’s electrostatic (静电的) . “It’s like the example with the balloon and the hair, where the hair stays stuck to the balloon for quite a long time,” Buchner adds. Electric motor robots need heat management, but this system doesn’t.
Unlike electric motors that need sensors, the artificial muscle adjusts position through interaction with the environment. It has two input signals. “When a person lands after jumping into the air, they don’t have to think in advance about whether they should bend their knees at a 90-degree or a 70-degree angle.” The same principle applies to the soft robotic leg’s inner system: upon landing, the leg joint adaptively moves into a suitable angle depending on whether the surface is hard or soft.
Keplinger, another Buchner’s colleague, says. “Compared to walking robots with electric motors, our system is still limited. The leg is currently attached to a rod (杆), jumps in circles and can’t yet move freely.” Future work should overcome these limitations, opening the door to developing real walking robots with artificial muscles. He further explains, “If we combine the robotic leg in a four-leg robot or a humanoid robot with two legs, maybe one day, when it is battery-powered, we can use it as a rescue robot.”
8. What does paragraph 1 tell us about the robotic leg with artificial muscles
A. Its potential drawbacks. B. Its complex systems.
C. Its distinct advantages. D. Its wonderful working principles.
9. What does paragraph 2 focus on about the new muscle-powered robotic leg
A. Its advantages and disadvantages. B. Its heat management.
C. Its way of charging. D. Its efficiency.
10. What is particularly important for soft robotics according to paragraph 3
A. High adaptability. B. Soft surface. C. Reliable energy. D. Input signals.
11. What can we infer from Keplinger’s words in the last paragraph
A. Technology changes our understanding of robots.
B. Emerging technology opens up new possibilities.
C. Our lives in the 21st century are changed by robots.
D. Artificial muscles ensure the disabled a bright future.
D
A new study reveals that annually, the world generates around 52 million metric tons of plastic pollution. In order to make it more directly perceived, this amount of waste could fill New York City’s Central Park with plastic as high as the Empire State Building.
Researchers from the University of Leeds in the UK conducted this study. They analyzed waste from over 50,000 cities and towns globally for the study published in Nature. The focus was on plastic entering the open environment, excluding that in landfills or properly burned. In some areas where 15% of the world’s population lives, the government fails in waste collection and handling, leading to high plastic waste in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
India leads the world in producing plastic pollution with over 9.3 million metric tons yearly, more than double that of Nigeria and Indonesia. China, although often criticized, is in fourth place and has made great progress in waste reduction. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia, and Brazil are also among the top polluters. The top eight countries are accountable for more than half of the world’s plastic pollution.
The study used AI to research plastics. About 57% were improperly burned or thrown away. This creates microplastics that threaten human health. Velis said microplastic spread is everyone’s problem. “We shouldn’t put the blame, any blame, on the Global South,” Velis said. “And we shouldn’t praise ourselves about what we do in the Global North in any way. The problem is that there is a shortage of resources and the government lacks the ability to provide necessary services for citizens,” Velis said.
Outside experts worried that the study’s attention on pollution, rather than overall plastic production lets the plastic industry off the hook (吸引). UN estimates plastic production will rise. Many scientists think it releases greenhouse gas. Neil Tangri, senior director of science and policy at GAIA, said the study defined plastic pollution narrowly. It risks losing focus on the upstream. Tangri added, “It’s necessary but it’s not the whole story.”
12. Why are the Central Park and the Empire State Building mentioned
A. To present the fact. B. To present the issue visually.
C. To highlight an opinion. D. To illustrate an argument.
13. Which country tops the list in plastic pollution production
A. The USA. B. Russia. C. India. D. The UK.
14. What is Velis’ opinion about plastic pollution
A. The Global South is mainly to blame.
B. The Global North should be praised.
C. Managing it better is needed but not the whole solution.
D. The issue is a lack of resources and the government’s inability.
15. What do outside experts think of the new study
A. Imperfect. B. Ground-breaking. C. Far-reaching. D. Valueless.
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。
Solar energy has emerged as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to power homes and businesses. If you’re considering going solar, Amazon offers a convenient platform to purchase solar panels (太阳能板) and related equipment. ____16____ To help you make an informed decision, here are some essential tips for choosing the best solar panels.
____17____ Before diving into the world of solar panels, it’s crucial to understand your energy needs. Calculate your daily and monthly energy consumption to determine the size of the solar panel system you’ll need. Knowing your energy requirements will allow you to select the right number of panels. For those looking for portable solar kits, the EF EcoFlow is one of the recommended options. However, when going for the whole house, you need to calculate your home needs first.
Consider your budget. ____18____ Set a budget for your solar project, including installation costs and any potential cost. This budget will help narrow down your options and ensure that you find solar panels that are both cost-effective and meet your energy requirements.
Research solar panel types. There are two main types of solar panels available on the market: monocrystalline (单晶) and polycrystalline (多晶). Monocrystalline panels are known for their higher efficiency, but they are generally more expensive. Polycrystalline panels are more budget-friendly and offer slightly lower efficiency but are still effective. ____19____
Choosing the best solar panels on Amazon requires careful consideration of various factors, from your energy needs and budget to the panel’s efficiency and manufacturer’s reputation. ____20____ By following these tips, you can make an informed choice that not only benefits your wallet but also the environment.
A. Evaluate customer support.
B. Determine your energy requirements.
C. It’s essential to do your homework before making your decision.
D. Solar panel prices can vary widely depending on the brand, technology, and efficiency.
E. Research the advantages and disadvantages of each to determine which one is best suited for you.
F. However, with so many options available, selecting the best solar panels can be a tiring task.
G. Comparing the prices of different solar panels can help identify the best value for your budget.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Around the turn of the 2010s, during my college years, I was engaged in a(n) ____21____ job at the library during weekends or holidays. One day, a man accompanied by his young son came to the counter to ____22____ a large number of educational picture books to the library. The books he borrowed ____23____ diverse subjects, which ranged from geography, animals and history to space and the solar system. Judging from his ____24____, I guessed he was of African origin.
Obviously, the boy seemed to have a(n) ____25____ for knowledge. The father was likely proud as not every child of that ____26____ showed such enthusiasm for reading. The father shared that at his son’s age, he had no ____27____ to such books. He was now learning alongside his son, ____28____ it as a blessing. He also mentioned facts about the planets, expressing pity for Pluto due to its small size.
When he placed the son’s library card on the counter for book ____29____, I noticed it was a typical children’s card. I ____30____ the father that anyone with valid（有效的）ID could ____31____ a library card. He was astonished to learn that it was free. ____32____, he showed his passport. With his new library card, he could now choose more books. He gladly called his son to ____33____ additional books so that he could learn along with him.
This ____34____ remains my most cherished one, which is why I have a firm love and support for libraries. I also ____35____ that knowledge is power: The Power To Do Good.
21. A. technical B. experimental C. financial D. temporary
22. A. admire B. purchase C. restore D. assess
23. A. revised B. covered C. drafted D. polished
24. A. accent B. display C. secret D. expression
25. A. problem B. appetite C. memory D. talent
26. A. age B. gender C. impression D. ambition
27. A. reply B. addition C. solution D. access
28. A. claiming B. respecting C. seeing D. serving
29. A. checkout B. comeback C. lookthrough D. cleanup
30. A. warned B. acknowledged C. informed D. confirmed
31 A. return B. obtain C. exchange D. withdraw
32. A. Eventually B. Fortunately C. Frankly D. Delightedly
33. A. win out B. pick out C. relate to D. connect with
34. A. consequence B. target C. attempt D. encounter
35. A. anticipated B. realized C. remembered D. predicted
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。
“In recent years, China has ____36____ (active) promoted the protection of geographical indications (GI), ____37____ 2,523 GI products approved and 7,385 GI trademarks registered as of the end of August,” the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) said on September 14.
The GI sign ____38____ (use) to show the specific geographical origin of a product and identify ____39____ (it) qualities or reputation due to that origin. It is ____40____ important type of intellectual property right and a quality guarantee.
“The direct annual output value of China’s GIs ____41____ (increase) consistently since 2020. In 2023, the direct output value of GIs in China went beyond 961 billion yuan (133.7 billion U.S. dollars),” the CNIPA revealed at the 13th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference in Beijing.
Hu Wenhui, ____42____ is vice director of the CNIPA, said the quality and quantity of China’s GI products and trademarks ranks among the top in the world now. He also highlighted international cooperation, saying that China looks forward to working with the global community ____43____ (bring) greater benefits to the people and contribute to the high-quality economic ____44____ (develop).
During the conference, experts, scholars and business representatives from home and abroad shared their experiences, _____45_____ (explore) new models for global GI cooperation.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，近期你们学校举办了“劳动实践周”活动，请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件，分享这次经历，内容包括：
1.目的意图；
2活动安排；
3.活动感受。
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。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
When I was 46, my husband Jerry suggested that I go skiing with him, promising, “You will love it! This is just the first step.” “Not on my life! You know I can’t stand being cold.” I didn’t mention my fear of chairlifts and heights. “You go and have fun, sweetheart!”
So, Jerry went skiing with his nephew and other new skiers. More trips followed with increasing excitement. Yet, I couldn’t ignore their genuine joy in skiing nor the positive changes in Jerry. I began to feel guilty. Didn’t I owe something to this sport and to my husband Shouldn’t I at least try it
“What ” my friends asked in surprise when I said I was considering skiing. “You’re 46 years old! You’re going to break a leg.” Though they reflected my own fears, I took up my courage to take my first step. I told Jerry I might try skiing. Thus, he immediately planned a trip just for the two of us.
Though filled with fear, I couldn’t hide my excitement as we drove to California’s Big Bear Mountain Resort（度假胜地）. After checking in, Jerry’s blue eyes sparkled（闪光）as he signed me up for the next day’s beginner class.
The following morning, after fitting me with rental ski boots, leading me to the instructor, and kissing me quickly, Jerry rushed to the nearest ski lift. I stood in a straight line with all the other beginners, like ducks in a row, and listened to the ski instructor. Last in line at the upper end, I tried to appear invisible until the unthinkable happened: I lost my balance and fell. I tried to follow instructions, but my feet, which I couldn’t feel, refused to cooperate. I could only turn in one direction—left.
Worse, I couldn’t remember what to do with my skis when I needed to stop, so I just fell over. And I kept forgetting the rule: “Never point your skis downhill when trying to get up.” One time, I just lay there, exhausted. “I hate skiing!” I whispered, finally getting upright.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Sensing this was my first and last ski trip, Jerry did the best thing he could.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
By the end of the ski season, I had overcome all my fears.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
秘密★启用前
答案版
注意事项：
1．答卷前、考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场号、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后、再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is Bob doing
A. Seeing a friend off. B. Boarding a flight. C. Buying an air ticket.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A popular movie. B. A weekend plan. C. A picnic arrangement.
3. Where will the man go this weekend
A. To the museum. B. To the airport. C. To the library.
4. What does the man want to do
A. Schedule an appointment. B. Place an order. C. Receive his delivery soon.
5. How much will the man pay for his tickets
A. 50 yuan. B. 120 yuan. C. 150 yuan.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题、每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will the weather be like on Saturday morning
A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the trouble with the woman’s son
A. He hates doing his housework.
B. He shows no interest in study.
C. He is worried about his education.
9. What does the man do to inspire his daughter
A. Lead by example. B. Think in her place. C. Teach her how to fish.
10. What does the man think of a little praise
A. Forgiving. B. Disapproving. C. Encouraging.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman probably do
A. A reporter. B. A dancer. C. A guide.
12. What does the man suggest the dancers do
A. Try to lower the volume. B. Focus on the dancing skills. C. Learn about sound spreads.
13. What is the most important for square dancers according to the man
A. Use head phones. B. Choose a remote place. C. Consider others’ feelings.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the first thing to consider when decorating your house
A. Color. B. Light. C. Furniture.
15. Why are hardwood floors recommended
A. They don’t get damp easily. B. They can be used for long. C. They make the space larger.
16. What is the man’s advice about furniture
A. Luxurious. B. Matching. C. Simple.
17. What does the man think about cheap materials in the long run
A. They’re costly. B. They’re economical. C. They’re practical.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18 Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To do a promotion. B. To introduce a course. C. To discuss an issue.
19. What should you consider before you sign up for a course
A. Your affection. B. Your prospect. C. Your ambition.
20. What can the participants do in the end
A. Go on field trips. B. Offer valuable tips. C. Take amazing photos.
听力答案略
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
Harvard’s annual Arts First Festival is one of the largest collegiate arts festivals in the country. In 2025, we will present a variety of in-person on-campus events celebrating the creativity of Harvard’s community. All Harvard affiliates (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, visiting researchers, etc.) are invited to join in the festivities by performing or presenting their artwork, publicizing their own independently-produced arts events and exhibitions happening during the festival dates, or joining the team of festival volunteers.
Apply to Perform
Applications for the Performance Fair, and any other performance opportunity, will be posted here in Fall 2024. The Performance Fair is a dynamic one-day celebration of the performing arts, featuring co-occurring performances in many venues around Harvard’s campus throughout the day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. All Harvard affiliates are welcome to apply.
Volunteer
Join the Arts First Festival team as a volunteer! Volunteers help the Arts First Performance Fair run smoothly by helping set up or put away chairs, music stands, and signs; greet visitors and provide basic directions to performance venues; check in performers; and other tasks as needed.
In advance of the festival volunteers may help deliver Arts First guides and T-shirts to various locations on the Harvard campus, or organize festival materials.
All volunteers receive an Arts First T-shirt, free snacks, and the opportunity to see exciting Arts First performances.
Publicity
The application to publicize your arts event or exhibition in the Arts First Festival Program and online calendar of events will be posted here in Fall 2024.
Funding
Funding for your Arts First project is available through the OFA’s Project Grant Program. The deadline for applying for Spring 2025 project grants(拨款)will be posted in Fall 2024.
Please click troisi@fas.harvard.edu for further information on grants or to inquire if funds remain available to apply for in the spring term.
1. What do we know about Arts First Festival of Harvard
A. It’s held yearly. B. It’s a one-day celebration.
C. It ranks first in the country. D. It involves a lot of online events.
2 What are volunteers for Arts First 2025 expected to do
A. Perform talents. B. Give instructions. C. Raise funds. D. Design T-shirts.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a textbook. B. From a tour guide. C. In an art magazine. D. On a website.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
B
At 56, as an operator, I moved an old desk for a phone installation (安装). Later, back pain led to a CAT scan revealing a cancerous kidney (肾). “Either we got it all ... or we didn’t,” the doctor commented. “I’d recommend that you take that tour you told me about, and do anything else this year that you have been putting off.”
“My God,” I begged. “The doctor expects this to spread and take my life within a year! I won’t even get to claim any of the Social Security money I have contributed all these years. It isn’t fair!”
I hadn’t intended to take an early retirement; as a mother with two children, my last child was still in college. But if I had only a year, I was going to make it count. I joined the zoo volunteer program after the twenty-three-week course to learn all about animals and how to handle them. The newsletter for my genealogy society (家谱协会) arrived, hand printed, with genealogy misspelled and a call for a volunteer editor. I had only a year, but I could surely do better than that! So I became an editor. I used the blessings of the new computers to continue writing and sold a few pieces.
I gave away many of my possessions, all my art supplies, and waited. As the year raced by and I was still around. I figured I still only had a few more years, maybe five. I marked off the years, filling them with everything I had procrastinated doing all my life. I took courses, Spanish and Russian; I taught night school courses in genealogy and family history. I valued every minute, lost in visions of my new grandchildren I didn’t expect to see grow up.
Now I’ve not only seen the first of the grandchildren grow up, but all ten of them and the first four great-grandchildren. I have been a zoo volunteer for over 25 years. I have had more articles and a couple of children’s picture books published.
My “last year” of life continues to delight me, after a quarter century of making sure that every moment counts.
4. What did the doctor suggest the author do
A. Let her do as she pleases. B. Get close to nature.
C. Think twice before action. D. Leave things as they are.
5. What does the author imply in the third paragraph
A. She lost heart. B. She treated her life lightly.
C. She decided to live life fully. D. She volunteered rain or shine.
6. What does the underlined word “procrastinated” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Avoided. B. Delayed. C. Suggested. D. Admitted.
7. What may be the best title for the text
A. The Ride of My Life B. The Joy of Writing
C. A Call to Action D. A Year to Live
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
C
Now, researchers have developed a robotic leg with artificial muscles. A new muscle-powered robotic leg is not only more energy efficient than a conventional one, it can also perform high jumps and fast movements as well as detect and react to barriers-all without the need for complex sensors.
The researchers compared the energy efficiency of their robotic leg with that of a conventional robotic leg powered by an electric motor. They analyzed energy conversion to heat. “It’s easy to see that the motorised leg consumes much more energy if, say, it has to hold a bent position,” one researcher called Buchner says. The electro-hydraulic (电液的) leg’s temperature remains the same as it’s electrostatic (静电的) . “It’s like the example with the balloon and the hair, where the hair stays stuck to the balloon for quite a long time,” Buchner adds. Electric motor robots need heat management, but this system doesn’t.
Unlike electric motors that need sensors, the artificial muscle adjusts position through interaction with the environment. It has two input signals. “When a person lands after jumping into the air, they don’t have to think in advance about whether they should bend their knees at a 90-degree or a 70-degree angle.” The same principle applies to the soft robotic leg’s inner system: upon landing, the leg joint adaptively moves into a suitable angle depending on whether the surface is hard or soft.
Keplinger, another Buchner’s colleague, says. “Compared to walking robots with electric motors, our system is still limited. The leg is currently attached to a rod (杆), jumps in circles and can’t yet move freely.” Future work should overcome these limitations, opening the door to developing real walking robots with artificial muscles. He further explains, “If we combine the robotic leg in a four-leg robot or a humanoid robot with two legs, maybe one day, when it is battery-powered, we can use it as a rescue robot.”
8. What does paragraph 1 tell us about the robotic leg with artificial muscles
A. Its potential drawbacks. B. Its complex systems.
C. Its distinct advantages. D. Its wonderful working principles.
9. What does paragraph 2 focus on about the new muscle-powered robotic leg
A. Its advantages and disadvantages. B. Its heat management.
C. Its way of charging. D. Its efficiency.
10. What is particularly important for soft robotics according to paragraph 3
A. High adaptability. B. Soft surface. C. Reliable energy. D. Input signals.
11. What can we infer from Keplinger’s words in the last paragraph
A. Technology changes our understanding of robots.
B. Emerging technology opens up new possibilities.
C. Our lives in the 21st century are changed by robots.
D. Artificial muscles ensure the disabled a bright future.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. B
D
A new study reveals that annually, the world generates around 52 million metric tons of plastic pollution. In order to make it more directly perceived, this amount of waste could fill New York City’s Central Park with plastic as high as the Empire State Building.
Researchers from the University of Leeds in the UK conducted this study. They analyzed waste from over 50,000 cities and towns globally for the study published in Nature. The focus was on plastic entering the open environment, excluding that in landfills or properly burned. In some areas where 15% of the world’s population lives, the government fails in waste collection and handling, leading to high plastic waste in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
India leads the world in producing plastic pollution with over 9.3 million metric tons yearly, more than double that of Nigeria and Indonesia. China, although often criticized, is in fourth place and has made great progress in waste reduction. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia, and Brazil are also among the top polluters. The top eight countries are accountable for more than half of the world’s plastic pollution.
The study used AI to research plastics. About 57% were improperly burned or thrown away. This creates microplastics that threaten human health. Velis said microplastic spread is everyone’s problem. “We shouldn’t put the blame, any blame, on the Global South,” Velis said. “And we shouldn’t praise ourselves about what we do in the Global North in any way. The problem is that there is a shortage of resources and the government lacks the ability to provide necessary services for citizens,” Velis said.
Outside experts worried that the study’s attention on pollution, rather than overall plastic production lets the plastic industry off the hook (吸引). UN estimates plastic production will rise. Many scientists think it releases greenhouse gas. Neil Tangri, senior director of science and policy at GAIA, said the study defined plastic pollution narrowly. It risks losing focus on the upstream. Tangri added, “It’s necessary but it’s not the whole story.”
12. Why are the Central Park and the Empire State Building mentioned
A. To present the fact. B. To present the issue visually.
C. To highlight an opinion. D. To illustrate an argument.
13. Which country tops the list in plastic pollution production
A. The USA. B. Russia. C. India. D. The UK.
14. What is Velis’ opinion about plastic pollution
A. The Global South is mainly to blame.
B. The Global North should be praised.
C. Managing it better is needed but not the whole solution.
D. The issue is a lack of resources and the government’s inability.
15. What do outside experts think of the new study
A. Imperfect. B. Ground-breaking. C. Far-reaching. D. Valueless.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A
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。
Solar energy has emerged as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to power homes and businesses. If you’re considering going solar, Amazon offers a convenient platform to purchase solar panels (太阳能板) and related equipment. ____16____ To help you make an informed decision, here are some essential tips for choosing the best solar panels.
____17____ Before diving into the world of solar panels, it’s crucial to understand your energy needs. Calculate your daily and monthly energy consumption to determine the size of the solar panel system you’ll need. Knowing your energy requirements will allow you to select the right number of panels. For those looking for portable solar kits, the EF EcoFlow is one of the recommended options. However, when going for the whole house, you need to calculate your home needs first.
Consider your budget. ____18____ Set a budget for your solar project, including installation costs and any potential cost. This budget will help narrow down your options and ensure that you find solar panels that are both cost-effective and meet your energy requirements.
Research solar panel types. There are two main types of solar panels available on the market: monocrystalline (单晶) and polycrystalline (多晶). Monocrystalline panels are known for their higher efficiency, but they are generally more expensive. Polycrystalline panels are more budget-friendly and offer slightly lower efficiency but are still effective. ____19____
Choosing the best solar panels on Amazon requires careful consideration of various factors, from your energy needs and budget to the panel’s efficiency and manufacturer’s reputation. ____20____ By following these tips, you can make an informed choice that not only benefits your wallet but also the environment.
A. Evaluate customer support.
B. Determine your energy requirements.
C. It’s essential to do your homework before making your decision.
D. Solar panel prices can vary widely depending on the brand, technology, and efficiency.
E. Research the advantages and disadvantages of each to determine which one is best suited for you.
F. However, with so many options available, selecting the best solar panels can be a tiring task.
G. Comparing the prices of different solar panels can help identify the best value for your budget.
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. D 19. E 20. C
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Around the turn of the 2010s, during my college years, I was engaged in a(n) ____21____ job at the library during weekends or holidays. One day, a man accompanied by his young son came to the counter to ____22____ a large number of educational picture books to the library. The books he borrowed ____23____ diverse subjects, which ranged from geography, animals and history to space and the solar system. Judging from his ____24____, I guessed he was of African origin.
Obviously, the boy seemed to have a(n) ____25____ for knowledge. The father was likely proud as not every child of that ____26____ showed such enthusiasm for reading. The father shared that at his son’s age, he had no ____27____ to such books. He was now learning alongside his son, ____28____ it as a blessing. He also mentioned facts about the planets, expressing pity for Pluto due to its small size.
When he placed the son’s library card on the counter for book ____29____, I noticed it was a typical children’s card. I ____30____ the father that anyone with valid（有效的）ID could ____31____ a library card. He was astonished to learn that it was free. ____32____, he showed his passport. With his new library card, he could now choose more books. He gladly called his son to ____33____ additional books so that he could learn along with him.
This ____34____ remains my most cherished one, which is why I have a firm love and support for libraries. I also ____35____ that knowledge is power: The Power To Do Good.
21. A. technical B. experimental C. financial D. temporary
22. A. admire B. purchase C. restore D. assess
23. A. revised B. covered C. drafted D. polished
24. A. accent B. display C. secret D. expression
25. A. problem B. appetite C. memory D. talent
26. A. age B. gender C. impression D. ambition
27. A. reply B. addition C. solution D. access
28. A. claiming B. respecting C. seeing D. serving
29. A. checkout B. comeback C. lookthrough D. cleanup
30. A. warned B. acknowledged C. informed D. confirmed
31. A. return B. obtain C. exchange D. withdraw
32. A. Eventually B. Fortunately C. Frankly D. Delightedly
33. A. win out B. pick out C. relate to D. connect with
34. A. consequence B. target C. attempt D. encounter
35. A. anticipated B. realized C. remembered D. predicted
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. B
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。
“In recent years, China has ____36____ (active) promoted the protection of geographical indications (GI), ____37____ 2,523 GI products approved and 7,385 GI trademarks registered as of the end of August,” the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) said on September 14.
The GI sign ____38____ (use) to show the specific geographical origin of a product and identify ____39____ (it) qualities or reputation due to that origin. It is ____40____ important type of intellectual property right and a quality guarantee.
“The direct annual output value of China’s GIs ____41____ (increase) consistently since 2020. In 2023, the direct output value of GIs in China went beyond 961 billion yuan (133.7 billion U.S. dollars),” the CNIPA revealed at the 13th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference in Beijing.
Hu Wenhui, ____42____ is vice director of the CNIPA, said the quality and quantity of China’s GI products and trademarks ranks among the top in the world now. He also highlighted international cooperation, saying that China looks forward to working with the global community ____43____ (bring) greater benefits to the people and contribute to the high-quality economic ____44____ (develop).
During the conference, experts, scholars and business representatives from home and abroad shared their experiences, _____45_____ (explore) new models for global GI cooperation.
【答案】36. actively
37. with 38. is used
39. its 40. an
41. has been increasing
42. who 43. to bring
44. development
45. exploring
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，近期你们学校举办了“劳动实践周”活动，请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件，分享这次经历，内容包括：
1.目的意图；
2.活动安排；
3.活动感受。
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。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Chris,
I’m excited to share my experience of the “Labor Practice Week” held recently at our school.
The event aimed to cultivate our sense of responsibility and teamwork through engaging in various activities. Each day, we participated in different tasks such as cleaning the campus, planting trees, and organizing books in the library. These activities not only provided us with practical skills but also enhanced our understanding of the value of labor. I felt a great sense of achievement and this experience has motivated me to be more proactive in my daily life.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
When I was 46, my husband Jerry suggested that I go skiing with him, promising, “You will love it! This is just the first step.” “Not on my life! You know I can’t stand being cold.” I didn’t mention my fear of chairlifts and heights. “You go and have fun, sweetheart!”
So, Jerry went skiing with his nephew and other new skiers. More trips followed with increasing excitement. Yet, I couldn’t ignore their genuine joy in skiing nor the positive changes in Jerry. I began to feel guilty. Didn’t I owe something to this sport and to my husband Shouldn’t I at least try it
“What ” my friends asked in surprise when I said I was considering skiing. “You’re 46 years old! You’re going to break a leg.” Though they reflected my own fears, I took up my courage to take my first step. I told Jerry I might try skiing. Thus, he immediately planned a trip just for the two of us.
Though filled with fear, I couldn’t hide my excitement as we drove to California’s Big Bear Mountain Resort（度假胜地）. After checking in, Jerry’s blue eyes sparkled（闪光）as he signed me up for the next day’s beginner class.
The following morning, after fitting me with rental ski boots, leading me to the instructor, and kissing me quickly, Jerry rushed to the nearest ski lift. I stood in a straight line with all the other beginners, like ducks in a row, and listened to the ski instructor. Last in line at the upper end, I tried to appear invisible until the unthinkable happened: I lost my balance and fell. I tried to follow instructions, but my feet, which I couldn’t feel, refused to cooperate. I could only turn in one direction—left.
Worse, I couldn’t remember what to do with my skis when I needed to stop, so I just fell over. And I kept forgetting the rule: “Never point your skis downhill when trying to get up.” One time, I just lay there, exhausted. “I hate skiing!” I whispered, finally getting upright.
注意：1．续写词数应150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Sensing this was my first and last ski trip, Jerry did the best thing he could.
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By the end of the ski season, I had overcome all my fears.
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【答案】
Sensing this was my first and last ski trip, Jerry did the best thing he could. He supplied me with food. Wisely, he blamed my instructor and promised private lessons. The next morning, I fell in love with my new instructor. He was patient and made me confident. Things started clicking. I learned how to stop, get up easily, and make right turns. Finally, I said goodbye to my instructor, who handed me over Jerry for further practice on the slopes. With hard practice I soon mastered that.
By the end of the ski season, I had overcome all my fears. When I was on the snowy slopes, I felt like a bird flying freely in the sky. I could smoothly turn left and right. I was not afraid of the challenges on the skiing field anymore. With the wind blowing on my face, every moment of skiing was filled with joy and a sense of achievement. It’s truly a wonderful feeling to be able to ski freely and enjoy the beauty of the snow-covered mountains.
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