2024 学年第一学期丽水五校高中发展共同体 10 月联考
高二年级英语学科参考答案
一、听力（共 20 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分）
1-5 BCACB 6-10 ACBCA 11-15 BABCA 16-20 CACBA
二、阅读理解（共 15 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 37.5 分）
21-23 DCC 24-27 ACBB 28-31 DBDA 32-35 ACBD
三、七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
36-40 FAEBG
四、完形填空（共 15 小题; 每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分）
41-45 CDBAC 46-50 DBACD 51-55 BACDB
五、语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. to 57. understood 58. who/that 59. Additionally 60. surveyed
61. more common 62. drawing 63. pressure 64. an 65. and
六、应用文（满分 15 分）
Members Wanted
With the aim of stimulating students’ potentials and enthusiasm in technology, our Technology Club intends to recruit
new members who have interest!
The Technology Club, founded five years ago, consists of thirty members. Apart from acquiring technological
knowledge, the members often participate in various activities like robot competitions and try to solve practical problems in
daily life by using technology. Anyone who is interested and specifically willing to get involved in creative working is
preferable in our club. If you would like to join, please send a registration to the school website before October 30th.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join us!
Technology Club
（一）评分原则
1.本题总分为 15 分，按 5 个档次给分。
2.评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整档
次，最后给分。
3.评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上下文的连贯性。
4.拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及
词汇用法均可接受。
5.如书写较差，以致影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。
（二）各档次的给分范围和要求
第五档 ( 13~ 15 分)
完全完成了试题规定的任务。
·覆盖所有内容要点。
·应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。
·语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致；具备较强的语言运用
能力。
·有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
完全达到了预期的目的。
第四档 ( 10~ 12 分)
完全完成了试题规定的任务。
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·虽 漏掉 1 、2 个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。
·应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
·语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。
·应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
达到了预期的写作目的。
第三档 (7~9 分)
基本完成了试题规定的任务。
虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。
·应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
·有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。
·应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。
第二档 (4~6 分)
未适当完成试题规定的任务。
·漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。
·语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。
·有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。
·较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺乏连贯性。
信息未能清楚地传达给读者。
第一档 ( 1~3 分)
未完成试题规定的任务。
· 明显漏掉主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。
·语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。
·较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。
·缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。
信息未能传达给读者。
0 分
未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写容无法看清。
七、读后续写（满分 25 分）
One possible version
He told me that Sherry got the role of Cinderella but I would be the understudy (替角). At the news, I sighed and forced
a smile. Sensing my disappointment, Artie put his hand on my shoulder and encouraged, “Seize the chance and you can shine
too. Believe in yourself!” His words giving me a burst of confidence, I nodded admittedly, determined to be the best
understudy. In the following days, I spent hours every day rehearsing my lines, perfecting my expressions and practicing
each act. Gradually, I grew more confident and was fully prepared for the possibility of stepping onto the stage if needed.
On the day of the performance, Sherry got sick and couldn’t come. Panic filled the air backstage. Calm outside but
nervous inside, I took a deep breath and stepped forward. All those days of hard work and preparation had led to this moment.
As the curtains rose, I walked onto the stage with a newfound courage. The lights shone on me, and I delivered my lines with
full of passion and confidence. With the music fading away, the audience broke into thunderous applause. At that very
moment, I knew I fulfilled my mission as an understudy. That day, I became the star of the show, proving to myself and
everyone that chances are for those who are prepared.
读后续写评分原则
1．本题总分为 25 分，按以下 5 个档次给分。评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以
该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
第一档：（1—5 分） 与段落开头衔接较差，产出内容太少，很少使用短文中标出的关键词语，全文内容不连
贯；
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第二档：（6—10 分）与所给短文有一定的关系，与段落开头有一定程度的衔接，写出了一些有关内容，应用
了 3 个以上短文中标出的关键词语，较少使用语句间连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性；
第三档：（11—15 分）与所给短文关系较为密切，与段落开头有一定程度的衔接，写出了若干有关内容，应用
了 4 个以上短文中标出的关键词语，应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯；
第四档：（16—20 分）与所给短文融洽度较高，与段落开头衔接较为合理，内容比较丰富，应用了 5 个以上短
文中标出的关键词语，比较有效地使用了语句间连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑；
第五档：（21—25 分）与所给短文融洽度高，与段落开头衔接合理，内容丰富，应用了 5 个以上短文中标出的
关键词语，有效地使用了语句间连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。
2．词数少于 130 的，从总分中减去 2 分。
3．评分时，应注意的主要内容为：与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度；内容的丰富性和对所标出关键词语的
应用情况；应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性；上下文的连贯性。
4．拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇
用法均可接受。
5．如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。
附：英语听力文本
Text 1
W: Those computer games have a bad influence on your schoolwork. I wish we’d never bought them for you.
M: Come on! I need a break from all those books or I’ll go crazy.
Text 2
M: You look worried, Mia. What’s wrong
W: My dog is outside. Look at the sky. I’m afraid he’ll get wet.
M: Don’t worry. I’m sure he’ll find shelter when it rains.
Text 3
M: Beatrice, what about going hiking in the country this Saturday
W: I’d love to, but I am going to an art exhibition at the City Art Centre with my parents.
Text 4
W: Would you like to come to my reading salon tomorrow afternoon It starts at four thirty.
M: I’ve got basketball practice from three to five in the afternoon. Can I go after that
W: Of course, see you then.
Text 5
W: Hi, George. This is Olivia calling.
M: Hi, Olivia. Is your exam over How did you do in the exam
W: Brilliant! That’s why I’m calling you now. I really appreciate what you did in my preparation.
Text 6
M: It’s the start of another Saturday. No alarm clock, no work. I love it.
W: How I wish I had as much free time as you do! So what do you usually do outside of work
M: At the moment, I’m spending most of my leisure time learning Spanish. I also enjoy playing the piano now and then.
W: Do you play basketball
M: Not much. But I work out in the gym once a week.
W: Why not try skating It’s exciting.
M: Yes, but full of adventure. I once broke my leg while skating, so I gave it up.
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W:What a pity!
Text 7
W: Where’s the baby
M: Take it easy. She’s with the babysitter.
W: She’s not sleeping, is she If she sleeps now she’ll be awake all night!
M: Don’t worry. I’m sure she’ll be tired enough to sleep tonight—she managed to walk for the first time today!
W: What Are you joking
M: No, she really did. But after a few steps, she fell on her bottom. She cried for a little while but the babysitter got her to
stop by playing ball with her. Now they’re upstairs “reading” a picture book. Why don’t you go and say hello to her
W: I will ... and I’ll bring the camera, just in case she’s walking again!
Text.8
W: Well, let’s continue with our show on local people with interesting jobs. Next we have Chris Elliott who’s a keeper at the
city zoo with us. Chris, did you always want to work with animals
M: Oh, yes. Ever since I was four or five years old, what really interested me was not looking after cats or dogs like other
children but lying in the grass watching insects. That interest in nature stayed with me.
W: Did you study hard at university to become a zoo keeper
M: Yeah, there are many majors related to animals such as animal cure, animal science and etc. But actually I majored in
biology.
W: I see. And do you work with just one kind of animal
M: Well, that’s generally the case at my zoo. I used to work with tigers and then sea lions but for the last few years I’ve been
taking care of the pandas, which is particularly exciting as they are rare and cute.
W: That must be really fantastic! Thanks for coming to our programme, Chris.
M: You’re welcome.
Text 9
W: Kimi, thank goodness, you’ve arrived. The class presentation started half an hour ago and I was just beginning to panic.
M: I’m sorry for being late, Hedy. This morning has been a real mess. I didn’t think I was going to make it here at all.
W: Why are you late Our whole presentation depends on these graphs you’re holding.
M: Yes, I know. I’ll tell you about it later. First, let’s see how we’re doing on time. Two groups are still ahead of us, aren’t
they The presentation on the rights of the consumers and the analysis of the stock market. That means I’ve got about twenty
minutes to prepare.
W: You look cold. What happened
M: I’ve been standing outside in freezing temperatures for over an hour waiting for bus.
W: Over an hour But I thought your apartment was only ten-minute bus ride to our campus.
M: Under normal conditions, but the bus was delayed because of the weather. So I had to wait another forty-five minutes for
the next bus.
W: That’s Murphy’s Law, isn’t it Who was it that said “If anything can go wrong, it will.” Well, we’ve still got eighteen
minutes to gather our wits together.
M: We’d better stop talking. People are turning around and looking at us.
Text 10
W: Do you love staying with children Are you looking for a job in winter Then come to be a worker at our winter camp!
We are looking for people who are friendly, patient, and above all, have some new ideas in working with children. You can
be a member of our first camp, our second one, or both! You need to carry out small games and create activities for our
campers, and be with them during mealtimes. You must make sure that campers are in bed by 9 p.m. so that they can get up
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on time for our morning hike. Applications are available from October 25th. The deadline is November 10th. Our first camp
begins on December 1st, and second one begins on December 20th. You will be asked to write a short passage of no more
than 200 words to show why you would be a camp leader. All workers must have a day of training before the start of each
camp. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to spend the winter outdoors and make a difference to the lives of some kids
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2024 学年第一学期丽水五校高中发展共同体 10 月联考
高二年级英语学科 试题
考生须知：
本卷共 9 页满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。
考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。
第一部分 听力（共两小节，满分 30 分）
第 I 卷
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。
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Colleagues.
How is the weather probably at present
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.
What will the girl probably do this Saturday
A. See an exhibition. B. Go hiking. C. Visit the country.
When will the man probably attend the salon
A. At 3:30 p.m. B. At 4:30 p.m. C. At 5:30 p.m.
Why does the girl make the phone call
A. To ask for help. B. To say thanks. C. To congratulate the man.
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。
What does the man spend most of his spare time in these days
A. Learning Spanish. B. Practicing the piano. C. Working in a club.
What does the man do once a week
A. He goes skating. B. He plays basketball. C. He goes to the gym.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
How does the woman probably sound at first
A. Amazed. B. Worried. C. Excited.
What is the baby doing now
A. Sleeping upstairs. B. Playing ball. C. Reading a picture book.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a studio. B. At a zoo. C. In a laboratory.
What did the man like to do when he was a child
A. Look after cats. B. Watch insects. C. Play with dogs.
What did the man study at university
A. Biology. B. Animal cure. C. Animal science.
Which kind of animal is the man working with now
A. Tigers. B. Pandas. C. Sea lions.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
How does the woman sound when she sees the man
A. disappointed. B. Angry. C. Relieved.
What class are the speakers probably taking
A. Business. B. Fashion design. C. Art appreciation.
How much time do the speakers have before addressing the class
A. Over an hour. B. Forty-five minutes. C. About twenty minutes.
What are the speakers mainly talking about
Why the man is late.
What they’ll do after class.
How to do the presentation.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
What should the applicants be able to do
A. Cook meals. B. Set up camps. C. Play small games.
When can people send their applications
A. On October 15th. B. On November 8th. C. On November 20th.
What do all workers need to do
A. Have some training. B. Write a work plan. C. Join both of the camps.
第二部分 阅读（共两小节，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
Olympic National Park covers nearly 1 million acres in Washington State. While the typical image of the park is a dark, damp, and overwhelmingly beautiful temperate rainforest, the park also shelters a wild Pacific coastline that seems totally untouched by humans.
Top experiences in Olympic
Situated above 1,524 meters, Hurricane Ridge provides a range of outdoor adventures depending on the season. Hiking along 8 different routes that fan out from the summit parking lot is the main event in summer.
From late November to March, the summit transforms into the Hurricane Ridge Ski & Snowboard Area. Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding are also possible. Tickets and passes can be purchased online. The closest winter equipment rental shops are in Port Angeles.
Heading west from Port Angeles, Highway 101 makes a beeline for blue-green Lake Crescent,
renowned for both its beauty and local fish species. Just beyond the lake’s western end, a side road leads to the Sol Duc Valley, which is famous for its ancient forest, with many of the towering trees more than 200 years old.
Where to stay
Hotels: Founded in 1915, Lake Crescent Lodge, a south shore inn, offers biking, fishing, and paddle sports, and it features a restaurant and a gift shop.
Camping: Olympic National Park contains 15 developed campgrounds and scores of backcountry possibilities. Some campsites are first-come, first-serve while others are reserved online.
Here’s what else you need to know
Visitor Centers: Port Angeles, Hurricane Ridge, Hoh Rain Forest, Lake Quinault. Entrance Fee: $10, adult / $5, child / under-threes, free.
Pets: Forbidden in public buildings or wilderness areas. Learn more about Olympic National Park, click here.
Which place is recommended for people interested in plant
A. Port Angeles B. Hurricane Ridge
C. Lake Crescent D. Sol Duc Valley
How much is the entrance fee for Mr Black and his six-year-old twins A. $10 B. $15 C. $20 D. $25
Where is the text probably taken from？
A. A travel brochure. B. A biology textbook.
C. A tourism website. D. A geography magazine.
B
From a young age, I collected role models. In school, as a teenager, I tried to channel Beyoncé. In the working world, I paid close attention to our female senior managers. By watching and copying others—especially women of color who looked or sounded like me—I gained confidence in my own abilities.
But when I started my own company, my pool of potential role models became smaller. Only 2.1% of risk investment goes to women-founded companies. “Who could I look up to ” I wondered. “Who can I emulate ” I decided to create an inspiration wall in my office, with photos of the role models I could see—women like Oprah, Melinda, and Vicky, cofounder of a skincare brand. I never thought I’d meet these women, but their success gave me hope.
Then one day, a couple of years ago, I surprised myself with a thought: what if I did reach out to one of my role models I feared rejection, but my desire for connection was stronger. I chose Vicky, whose journey had long inspired me. I didn’t have her email address. So I tried a cold Instagram message, and she responded the next day!
That was in 2022. We’ve spoken numerous times since, and the conversations have been invaluable. They’re rare chances to gain guidance from a successful woman. But here’s the most valuable lesson I gained: when Vicky first replied to me, I wasn’t the only one excited. Vicky was excited too—because she’s always looking for ways to support other women. All my life, I’d thought of role models as a one-way relationship: I’d gain strength from someone stronger. But the situation is more than that.
I once sent Vicky a care package from my sunglasses company. She wrote me a thank-you note, and
texted a selfie of her and her daughter wearing my products. Today, I keep that letter on my desk next to my keyboard—a reminder that, just as I believe in her, she believes in me. We’re all here to help each other grow.
Why did the author create an inspiration wall in her office
To encourage herself to work hard.
To inspire her employees’ creativity.
To make her workplace more attractive.
To improve her employees’ work efficiency.
Why did the author choose to reach out to Vicky
She only had Vicky’s email address.
She feared for being rejected by others.
Vicky’s story had always motivated her.
Vicky liked giving guidance to other women.
Which of the following can best describe the author
A. Creative and patient. B. Courageous and grateful.
C. Honest and responsible. D. Talented and capable.
What is the best title for this passage？
Practice Makes Perfect.
Strength Flows Both ways.
A Good Beginning Is Half Done.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words.
C
Cars produced today are essentially smartphones with wheels. For drivers, this has meant many new features: automatic braking (刹车), turn-by-turn directions, entertainment systems. But carmakers are getting much more. They’re constantly collecting data from our vehicles, like how much we weigh, how fast we drive, how many children we have and even financial information. But who owns and, finally, controls that data And what are carmakers doing with it？
The issue of ownership is not clearly known. Drivers usually sign away their rights to data. It’s not unlike buying a smartphone. The difference is that most customers have no idea vehicles collect data. We know our smartphones collect data and we’re come to accept that we trade personal information for convenience. With cars, we have no such expectation.
What carmakers are doing with the collected data isn’t clear. We know they use it to improve car performance and safety. And we know they have the ability to sell it to third parties they might choose. The data on your driving habits could be valuable to insurance companies. You may or may not choose to share your data with these services. But while you can turn off location data on your cellphone, there is no opt-out (退出权) feature for your car.
Carmakers use data to warn us when something needs repair or when our cars need to be taken in for
service. For almost a century, car owners have been able to take their vehicles to whichever shop they trust for maintenance and repair. That may be changing. When carmakers control the data, they can choose which service centers receive our information. They’re more likely to share our data only with their branded dealerships (经销商) than with independent repair shops which could have the edge in price and
convenience.
It’s clear, because of its value—as high as $ 750 billion by 2030—carmakers are unlikely to release control of the data collected from our vehicles. Policymakers, however, have the opportunity to give drivers control—not just so that they can keep their data private but also so that they can share it with the people they want to see it. This will let car owners maintain what they’ve had for a century: the right to decide who fixes their car.
How is paragraph 2 developed
A. By presenting data. B. By giving examples.
C. By analyzing causes. D. By making comparisons.
What if carmakers control user’s data
More car shops will open.
Users will pay more for service.
Independent repair shops will make profits.
Carmakers will provide more repair shops.
What does the underlined phrase “have the edge” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Be weaker. B. Be worse. C. Be safer. D. Be better.
What can we infer from the last paragraph
Laws are expected to bring the data back to drivers.
Drivers trade personal information for convenience.
Carmakers will share the vehicle data with drivers soon.
Car owners already have direct access to their vehicle data.
D
Close your eyes and picture yourself walking in the town. You can probably imagine the turns you’d need to take and the landmarks you’d encounter. This ability to imagine such scenarios in our minds is thought to be crucial to humans’ ability to plan ahead and has long been considered as a feature that distinguishes humans from animals. But a new study has found that rats can think about objects and places that are not right in front of them.
Like humans, when rats experience places and events, specific neural (神经系统的) activity patterns are activated in the hippocampus (海马体), an area of the brain responsible for spatial (空间的) memory. In the study, the researchers developed a brain-machine interface (BMI), which allows them to test whether a rat can activate hippocampal activity to imagine going to a location.
First, some rats were placed into a virtual reality environment and were rewarded when they traveled through this environment towards their goals by running on a treadmill ( 跑 步 机 ). At the same time, the BMI system recorded the rat’s hippocampal activity. The researchers could see which neurons were activated when the rat navigated the environment to reach each goal. Next, researchers disconnected the treadmill so that the rats could still see the virtual reality environment, but their running had no impact. By reproducing the brain activity they’d shown during the previous sessions, the rats could navigate to reward locations using just their thoughts.
“Although it’s still unclear what the rat is experiencing while it’s traveling, the team has done a convincing job of showing rats can voluntarily reactivate mental maps of familiar places,” said Shayna, a cognitive neuroscientist.
The research also shows that the BMI can be used to explore hippocampal activity, providing a novel system for studying this important brain region. Because the BMI is increasingly used in prosthetics (假肢), this new work also opens up the possibility of designing novel prosthetic devices based on the same principles.
What is the purpose of the new study
To explore whether rats have the ability to imagine.
To compare how humans and rats process spatial memory.
To record how rats navigate in an unfamiliar environment.
To prove the hippocampus is associated with spatial memory in rats.
What happened to the rats after the treadmill was disconnected
They had difficulty running freely.
They demonstrated abnormal brain activity.
They could reach reward places using mental maps.
They were at a loss in the virtual reality environment.
What’s Shayna’s attitude towards the new study
A. Concerned. B. Positive. C. Doubtful. D. Uncaring.
What does the author highlight about the BMI in the last paragraph
A. Its design concept. B. Its research limitation.
C. Its operating principle. D. Its application potential.
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。
Learning English through news is a great way to improve your vocabulary and listening skills and learn about current events. You can choose from written, audio, video and live TV news. 36 .
Typically, English news is with clear English. Most journalists and newsreaders write and speak in Standard English and express themselves well. Their job is to give facts and summarize events for the public. English news can be easier for ESL (English as a second language) learners to understand. 37
It also provides them with unlimited access to the modern language used by English native speakers today.
Modern news media also provides a constant stream of real-life English conversations and fresh information! 38 When you learn English through news, you have the chance to find out what is happening in the world right now, make comments and interact with others in the social media.
39 This gives you more choices when learning the language. If you prefer reading, there are online newspapers and news websites for ESL students. If you want to improve your listening and vocabulary skills, there are also TV news channels, radio stations and podcasts (播客). Popular stories often appear in all of these formats.
Finally, fresh news arrives daily on every imaginable topic! 40 All you have to do is looking online! If you are not interested in politics and “serious” news, why not focus on sports news or the latest from the music scene
That is because it has clear context and presentation.
Moreover, English news comes in many different forms.
This is especially beneficial for those wanting to learn Standard English.
Here are some useful tips for helping you improve your English.
Even the word “news” comes from the Latin term “nova”, meaning “new things”.
And English news is worth including in your study plan for the following reasons.
Whatever you like, you’ll always be able to find news articles and stories relevant to it.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Fourteen years ago, I made a trip to the Amazon Basin of Peru. Over the next few days, my team and I spent time gathering 41 we would need in the jungle. We 42 a trunk ( 后 备 箱 ) with bread, unsure how to plan in the remote village we would 43 call home. Then, in a small boat with necessities, we set out up the river. After 44 ever-thinning rivers for hours, we arrived in Nueva Atalaya.
By the end of the first week, having grown 45 of our usual diet of rice and plantains ( 大 蕉 ), our team decided to eat the bread we’d so carefully 46 before coming here. When we 47 it from the trunk, though, we discovered it was covered in mould (霉).
Just as we were about to throw it out, a woman in the village 48 us and asked if she could have the bread. 49 the situation to her, we opened the package so that she could see the mould.
50 , she was not upset by this, waving off our concern with hand gestures.
Hesitantly, we gave her the bread, hoping she would use it to 51 the chickens. However, my heart sunk when I realized she brought the bread home for her family, regardless of its 52 .
My heart, once full of 53 on others whose choices I didn’t like or understand, was forever softened by a woman who took mouldy bread as she did her best with what she had. The 54 I had about my life disappeared as I finally 55 it is a blessing to be bored by our lives.
41. A. funds B. resources C. supplies D. tools
42. A. exchanged B. replaced C. shared D. filled
43. A. gradually B. temporarily C. occasionally D. instantly
44. A. winding through B. looking through C. breaking through D. going through
45. A. fond B. aware C. tired D. afraid
46. A. tasted B. baked C. roasted D. packed
47. A. saved B. removed C. protected D. prevented
48. A. stopped B. criticized C. warned D. joined
49. A. Guiding B. Reporting C. Explaining D. Promising
50. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. Nevertheless
51. A. tend B. feed C. cure D. train
52. A. state B. size C. color D. price
53. A. concern B. anxiety C. judgement D. embarrassment
54. A. shame B. amusement C. sympathy D. dissatisfaction
55. A. emphasized B. realized C. ensured D. proved
第 II 卷
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 个适合的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Olympic athletes devote themselves entirely 56 training, pushing their physical and mental limits for a chance at a gold medal. However, preparing for what comes after the closing ceremony is equally crucial. Team USA rower Kate Knifton 57 (understand) the mental stress of suddenly leaving competitive sports in 2022 when she faced a near career-ending back injury.
A University of Toronto study found that 41.4 % Canadian national team athletes 58 were training for the 2020 Olympics experienced eating disorders, anxiety and depression. 59 (addition), 24 percent of Olympic athletes 60 (survey) in 2019 reported psychological stress after the Games. Mental health problems are even 61 (common) among athletes planning to retire.
The Olympics is a grand cultural event, 62 (draw) global public attention. Competing under the 63 (press) of representing their country and winning medals before a worldwide audience can be overwhelming. All the excitement and intensity around being 64 Olympian fades away quickly. Difficult decisions often follow: Should I continue competing Should I pursue a different career path Such questions can be even more stressful if athletes have injuries 65 need recovery.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分）
假设你是学校科技社（Technology Club）团负责人李华，计划开展新学期社团招新活动，请你在校英语报上登一则招新通知，内容包括。
社团介绍；
招募条件；
告知报名时间、方式等。
注意：（1）写作词数应为 80 个左右；
(
Members Wanted
Technology Club
)（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
第二节（满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“You should go for it,” Artie said, giving my shoulder a squeeze as we stood gazing at the poster. ‘Cinderella—auditions (试镜) this Thursday after school,’ the words proclaimed.
“Me ” My voice came out as a frightened squeak. “Come on, Amy. You probably know the entire play off by heart. You are the best person for Cinderella.” he encouraged. I knew he was joking, but the truth was, I could tell you every single line (台词) in the play.
When we reached the hall on Thursday, I began to wish I hadn’t signed up to be Cinderella. It was easier to feel hopeful several days ago when my name was the only one on the sign-up sheet. Since then, seven other girls have added their own names to the list, including Sherry Anderson, the head cheerleader (拉拉队长).
Luckily, we were given a moment to practice before the auditions began. “Good,” Mr Cordoza said
approvingly as he stopped by and listened to my practice. I felt a glimmer of hope. “Now let’s see how you get on performing on the stage in front of everyone.” He clapped his hands for attention, signaling the start of the auditions.
Sherry Anderson was up first. She showed great confidence as she tossed her long blonde hair and recited her lines. Although she lacked an understanding of the lines, her performance was attractive.
Then it was my turn. As I climbed the stairs to the stage, I tripped, nearly falling flat on my face. I felt my cheeks burning.
“When you’re ready,” Mr Cordoza said, sounding impatient.
“Sorry,” I mumbled. I tried to calm my breathing, but the nerves tightened in my throat. “I...I…” I stuttered. ‘Speak up Amy, can’t hear you!’ jeers and whistles came from the back of the hall. I could feel that my performance was a disaster. Even Sherry’s lines were better than mine. Finally, I limped to the end of the scene, and as soon as it was over, I rushed off the stage, feeling defeated.
As I made my way through the hallway, I spotted Artie waiting for me.
注意：
续写词数应为 150 左右；
请按如下格式作答。
(
He told me that Sherry got the role of Cinderella but I would be the understudy (
替角
).
On the day of the performance, Sherry got sick and couldn’t come.
)
