2024-2025学年河北省承德市承德县第一中学等校高三上学期10月月考英语试题（含答案）

2024-2025学年河北省承德市承德县第一中学等校高三上学期10月月考英语试题
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：高考范围。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C。
1．Where does the conversation take place
A．At home. B．At the supermarket. C．At a car repair shop.
2．How does the woman sound
A．Worried. B．Excited. C．Ashamed.
3．What does the man want to do
A．Find a roommate. B．Apply to a new school. C．Move out of his apartment.
4．Why does the woman apologize
A．For the wasted food. B．For the ruined books. C．For her dirty schoolbag.
5．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Father and daughter. B．Brother and sister. C．Mother and son.
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．How is the weather now
A．Rainy. B．Cloudy. C．Sunny.
7．What is the man’s advice for the woman
A．Avoid traveling. B．Buy a new phone. C．Take an umbrella.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What happened to the woman
A．Her story was lost. B．Her writing was copied. C．Her computer was stolen.
9．What will the woman do next
A．Check her backup. B．Focus on her work. C．Have lunch with the man.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．When will the man graduate
A．In a week. B．In three months. C．In a year.
11．What does the woman suggest the man do
A．Get a part- time job. B．Borrow some money. C．Receive further education.
12．What does the man probably want to be
A．A teacher. B．A translator. C．An engineer.
听第9 段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the man doing
A．Preparing breakfast. B．Having dinner. C．Exercising.
14．How will the man go to his company’s head office
A．On foot. B．By car. C．By train.
15．How much does the man weigh now
A．89 kilos. B．95 kilos. C．101 kilos.
16．How will the man help the woman
A．By biking with her. B．By lending her a book. C．By teaching her to cook.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Where is the speaker now
A．In Scotland. B．In Los Angeles. C．In England.
18．What did the speaker release most recently
A．A single song. B．A three- song record. C．A twelve- song record.
19．Who will speak next
A．A musician. B．A fan. C．A host.
20．Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To recall his traveling experiences.
B．To offer tips on how to become a singer.
C．To share his feelings about winning an award.
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
Online Lecture: In Search of Incan Remains — Walking Today’s Cusco City
Join us on Tuesday at 11:00 am Aug. 20 for a one- hour lecture and Question and Answer (Q&A) to learn about Cusco’s Incan heritage (遗产).
At a Glance
In the Spanish Conquest of the Incan Empire (帝国), the city of Cusco was destroyed. Is there anything left of these impressive buildings and their treasures Join historian Oscar Oviedo Velasco for a tour of this city, capital of the largest empire ever seen in the Americas. Explore the streets of Cusco in search of the remains of a city that long ago disappeared.
General Notes
The online lecture, which will take place live over the course of 1—2 hours, uses Zoo m Webinar, an easy- to- use web video service. You will receive a confirmation email when you sign up, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as on the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. You will also have access to a recording of the whole lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
Featured Expert: Oscar Oviedo Velasco
Oscar Oviedo Velasco has over 15 years of experience as a local expert and Group Leader. Oscar has participated in projects related to pre- Inca civilizations and battlefields. Specializing in archeology (考古学), museology, history and art, Oscar is currently studying conservation and restoration of antiques at San Marcos University.
Price
The price of $25 includes a live one- hour lecture, an interactive Q&-A session, live technology support and a recording of the lecture.
Prefer to participate or inquire by phone 800-454-5768.
1. Where can the participants interact with the lecturer
A. On the phone. B. In an art school.
C. In the Q&A box. D. At the lecture site.
2. What can we learn about Oscar Oviedo Velasco
A. He has explored Cusco for long. B. He works as an international guide.
C. He is restoring antiques in a museum. D. He is responsible for live technology support.
3. What is accessible to the participants paying 25 dollars
A The entire recording of the lecture. B. Long- term guidance from the expert.
C. Free use of the organizer’s computers. D. A group tour to San Marcos University.
B
Love Is in the Air is one of the most popular wedding songs — it describes the invisible magic of this incredible feeling. For Joe l and Shelley love is literally in the air — a couple who met 30 years ago as US Air Force jet pilots now fly Southwest Airlines planes together as a dream team.
Shelley grew up in Iowa and later moved to Colorado where Joel resided. In the late 1980s, they both went to study at the United States Air Force Academy to become professional pilots. Soon, four years at the academy passed without them actually meeting each other, although Joel heard of this girl as there were not many women studying there.
A few more years later, they finally met when they got the same first assignment. When Shelley walked into the office, Joel was instantly attracted by her. “She’s taller than me. She’s an athlete, a natural leader, and just an impressive person. I didn’t know if she would consider going out with me,” Joel recalled.
As time went by, Joel’s gentle and warm nature appealed to Shelley, who said, “He just really has a sensitive heart to people around him.”
A year later, they started dating during their first deployment (调动) abroad — the couple would spend hours talking about everything, getting to know each other’s darkest secrets and most sacred wishes. In their hearts they both knew that they had found the one, so a few months after they came back to their country, they tied the knot.
In the early 2000s, the married couple welcomed their twins and Shelley decided to take some time off flying and worked at US Air National Guard while Joel became a commercial pilot. Once the kids left the nest, Shelley found herself dreaming about flying again despite not being in the cockpit (驾驶舱) for over two decades.
Joel loved the idea and encouraged Shelley to go on to study and update her pilot qualifications. In 2023, Shelley joined Joel at Southwest!
Now the lovebirds fly together, Joel as the captain and Shelley as the first officer.
4. Why does the author mention a song in the first paragraph
A. To tell the theme of the text. B. To praise the couple’s wedding.
C. To raise a question for discussion. D. To help the couple recall their past.
5. How did Joel feel when he first met Shelley
A. Very proud. B. Rather calm.
C. Less confident. D. Extremely annoyed.
6. What did Joel and Shelley do first after returning from abroad
A. They began dating. B. They got married.
C. They welcomed their kids. D. They trained at an academy.
7. Which word can best describe Joel as a husband
A. Romantic. B. Supportive. C. Strict. D. Organized.
C
Researchers say the polymetallic nodules (多金属结核) that mining companies hope to harvest from the deep- ocean seafloor may be a source of oxygen for the animals, plants and bacteria living there. This discovery of this “dark oxygen” has the potential to rock negotiations happening this month in Jamaica, where a world rule-making body - the International Seabed Authority - is meeting to decide the future of deep-sea mining.
“This study is a really good example of how limited our knowledge of the deep ocean currently is, and how much more we still stand to benefit with further scientific research,” said Diva Amon, a marine biologist from Trinidad.
The excitement is focused on the potato-sized rocks - or polymetallic nodules - found littered across areas of the ocean floor. These nodules contain minerals, such as cobalt and nickel that green-energy batteries and technologies require.
For years, companies such as Canada’s The Metals Co. have been working to persuade the international governing authority to greenlight their plans to harvest these metallic nodules in the Pacific Ocean’s Clarion Clipper Zone - a stretch of sea that spans 4,500 miles between Hawaii and Mexico. The company has argued that the metals are essential for building technologies that don’t rely on fossil fuels. They say the impact mining will have on the ocean floor is not only minimal, but also doesn’t compare with the destruction of rainforests and human communities that mining on land causes.
But environmentalists, oceanographers and others say that driving large harvesting machines across the undeveloped and little- known ocean floor - atop and along areas of sediment (沉积物) three and four miles below the surface - could have unforeseen and disastrous consequences. They are urging lawmakers to ban the industry from digging up one of the last “untouched” ecosystems on the planet.
This new research suggests the toll of mining the area could be greater than anyone had imagined. That’s because a team of international scientists found that the prized nodules produce oxygen and may be responsible for enriching this dark, remote ecosystem with one of life’s most important elements.
8. What can be known about the polymetallic nodules in the deep ocean
A. They are being widely used at present. B. Their reliance on green energy is heavy.
C. They threaten surrounding living species. D. Their ability to produce oxygen is surprising.
9. Why does The Metals Co. talk about the impact of mining on the ocean floor
A. To advocate ocean protection. B. To criticize a governing authority.
C. To have its plans carried out. D. To recommend perfect mining ways.
10. What do the environmentalists expect to see according to the text
A. Lawmakers’ loose policies on industries. B. Declaring mining deep-ocean nodules illegal.
C. Researchers’ further exploration of the sea. D. Employing polymetallic nodules efficiently.
11. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “toll” in the last paragraph
A. Technical barrier. B. Previous ambition.
C. Potential investment. D. Serious consequence.
D
To get our points across, we humans use numerous gestures(手势), shift the speed and tone of our speech and take turns in conversation. We aren’t the only members of the animal kingdom to do this. According to new observations from a study published in the journal Current Biology, chimpanzees may share our pattern of rapidly taking turns to “speak” and, sometimes, even interrupting each other.
“While human languages are incredibly diverse, a characteristic we all share is that our conversations are structured with fast- paced turns of just 200 milliseconds on average,” study co- author and University of St Andrews primatologist(灵长类动物学家) Catherine Hobaiter said in a statement. “But it was an open question whether other animals share this conversational structure.”
In the study, the research team collected data on chimpanzee “conversations” across five wild communities in East Africa. Their dataset represented more than 8,500 gestures for 252 individual chimpanzees. They then used computer software to measure the timing of turn- taking conversational patterns. 14% of communicative interactions included an exchange of gestures between two individual interactions. Most of these included a two- part exchange, but some included up to seven. “We found that the timing of chimpanzees’ gesturing and human conversational turn- taking is similar and very fast, which suggests that similar evolutionary mechanisms(进化机制) are driving these social, communicative interactions,” study co- author and University of St Andrews Ph. D student Gal Badihi said.
In general, the researchers saw a similar timing observed in human conversation— short pauses between a gesture and then a gestural response at about 120 milliseconds. Some of the behavioral responses to gestures were slower. “We did see a little variation among different chimp communities, which again matches what we see in people— there are slight cultural variations in the pace of conversation; some cultures have slower or faster talkers,” Badihi said.
This connection between human and chimpanzee face- to- face communication indicates that there are some hidden rules in communication in primates. The team notes that these structures could date back to a communication mechanism in a shared ancestor. Chimpanzees and humans also may have arrived at similar communication strategies as a way to enhance their interactions and manage competition for communicative “space”.
12. What was uncertain for Catherine Hobaiter before the study
A. Whether gestures were used by animals.
B. Whether human talks feature fast- paced turns.
C. Whether other animal species could communicate.
D. Whether human conversational turn- taking was unique.
13. How did the researchers conduct their experiment
A. By rescheduling chimps’ routine life. B. By comparing chimps’ sound volume.
C By analyzing chimps’ gestural interactions. D. By changing chimps’ living environment.
14. What does the study suggest about chimpanzees
A. Communities may differ in conversational paces.
B. Their behavioral responses to gestures remain slow.
C. Cultural variations in communication are unobservable.
D. Their communication strategies are better than humans’.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. Chimps use gestures for communication.
B. Chimps share a common ancestor with humans.
C. Turn- taking conversational patterns are widespread.
D. Chimps and humans have similarities in communication.
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。
Thinking is an essential part of our daily lives. We analyze, reason and think carefully to make decisions and solve problems. ___16___ This phenomenon is often called “thinking without thinking”, in other words, intuition(直觉) and it has attracted philosophers, psychologists and scientists for centuries.
While intuition may seem mysterious and magical for most of us, research has explained the potential abilities that enable our minds to engage in thinking without thinking. Gladwell, a writer for The New Yorker, explores many studies and real- life examples. ___17___
One such study involved examining the ability of art experts to determine the authenticity(真实性) of an artwork. ___18___ They have sharpened their intuition through years of experience and exposure to various art styles and techniques. Researchers have proven that the brain can make unbelievably accurate assessments based on cues and patterns our conscious mind might overlook from an experimental viewpoint.
___19___ Leaders who listen to their intuitive wisdom make innovative decisions that lead to success in business. In personal relationships, intuitive insights can help us understand the needs and feelings of others, building deeper connections.
Although intuition can provide valuable insights, it is not rock- solid. ___20___ To better use the power of intuition effectively, we can adopt a few essential practices. Besides engaging in activities that enable your mind to gather valuable knowledge and patterns, seeking third- party judgements to confirm or challenge your intuitive insights is very important. These practices help to develop a deeper understanding of the factors influencing your intuition.
A. They demonstrate the power of intuition.
B. Intuition is a kind of imagination for experts.
C. Sometimes emotional influences may cloud our judgments.
D. Intuition serves as a guide in both personal and professional fields.
E. The study discovered they made accurate judgments within seconds.
F. The brain processes vast amounts of information and intuition results from the information.
G. However, sometimes our minds skip the thinking process and arrive at immediate conclusions.
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。
A lot has been going on lately in my life. One of them is ___21___ a new job as an international student not to mention the research at my university, going to the gym and my guitar practice. ___22___ these things has become so tiring that sometimes I just want to be left alone without talking to anyone.
One day, I went to a bookstore and ___23___ a book titled Morning Miracle. It said the author ___24___ his life after getting up just half an hour earlier than usual. With the ___25___ to make a difference, I tried his ___26___. I got up at 5:30 sharp, and followed the following simple ___27___: 5 minutes of journaling, 5 minutes of drinking water in peace, 5 minutes of mindfulness practice, 5 minutes of push-ups and 5 minutes of looking at the vision board.
At first, it was really ___28___. I turned off my alarm many times, resulting in me ___29___ my buses and trains, which had a chain reaction of me getting late for work and having some ____30____ with my job.
I ____31____ chose to continue. I found that after following these ____32____ habits for 21 days straight, I performed better at work. I am more focused and have the mental stamina (耐力) to ____33____ my day and still have energy for myself. Things have been actually ____34____ for me.
Starting your day in the solitude (独处) in the morning will help you maintain the focus you need to finish your daily tasks ____35____.
21. A. assessing B. reforming C. quitting D. getting
22. A. Replacing B. Listing C. Balancing D. Removing
23. A. wrote B. spotted C. sold D. published
24. A. started B. changed C. lived D. paused
25. A. agreement B. permission C. desire D. capability
26. A. method B. career C. equipment D. position
27. A. schedule B. result C. service D. dream
28. A. entertaining B. boring C. challenging D. relaxing
29. A. reserving B. shifting C. catching D. missing
30. A. negotiations B. plans C. connections D. issues
31. A. also B. still C. never D. even
32. A. basic B. odd C. legal D. complex
33. A. take up B. count on C. go through D. set aside
34. A. different B. similar C. random D. invisible
35. A. secretly B. efficiently C. busily D. slowly
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。
After covering 22,000 kilometers on foot across a dozen countries, Vienna Cammarota arrived in China via Irkeshtam, the farthest west land port in China, on Aug. 29. The Italian hiker started the journey from Venice in2022, ___36___ was the birthplace of her hero Marco Polo, a great ___37___(explore) in history.
The local government ___38___(enthusiastic) welcomed the 75-year-old woman and residents performed traditional dances and songs, and presented her ___39___ a gift symbolizing friendship and blessings.
Now Cammarota is still on the road. When ___40___ (begin) in Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Cammarota says she will complete a 15- month cultural journey across China. She adds ___41___ she has been dreaming of is keeping following in the footsteps of Marco Polo by exploring over 30 cities in 17 provinces and autonomous ___42___(region), including Xinjiang, Gansu, Shaanxi, Fujian, Guangzhou and Beijing, where her journey will conclude to mark the 750th anniversary(周年纪念) of Marco Polo’s arrival in China in 1275.
Cammarota, who is ___43___ adventurous and culture- driven traveler, first ___44___(study) The Travels of Marco Polo in 2000．Now she plans to retrace(重游) the Venetian businessman’s route along the Silk Road, aiming ____45____(experience) the deep cultural heritage of Chinese civilization, witness the development and achievements of modern China, and call for global harmony and inclusiveness.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 如今，越来越多的学生使用智能手机、平板电脑等电子设备学习。请你针对该现象写一篇英文短文向你校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1．你的看法；
2．你的建议。
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Nowadays, more and more students are using electronic devices, such as smartphones and Pads, for their studies.
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第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The fire raced through Lahaina, Hawaii last August so fast that it destroyed more than 2,200 buildings, most of which were homes. It left more than 7,000 people without their possession s and in need of shelter.
That afternoon, 36-year-old Kalyn Lepre grabbed her phone and wall et and drove out of town. She lost everything else in her house: clothes, documents, a computer and her precious long surfboard. Lepre surfed almost every day as surfing was a source of joy and a way to maintain her mental health. Seeing her treasured surfboard reduced to pieces made her heart-broken.
Jud Lau understood. The 53-year-old Maui native has been riding the waves since he was a teenager, and he’s been building surfboards for the last 15 years. He knows the value of a good surfboard.
“A surfboard is part of your whole being — especially in Hawaii, where surfing originated,” he says. “Losing a surfboard is like losing a part of your soul.” So, wanting to help the victims in some way, he started thinking about all the surfers who had lost their surfboards. “That’s my area of expertise,” he says. “Surfing is a healing (治愈) thing for surfers — getting in the ocean and connecting to Mother Nature.”
Lau realized he could give that back to them. He started by connecting people who wanted to donate extra surfboards to those who had lost theirs, about 200 surfboards in total. Friends in Oahu and California collected another 550 surfboards and shipped them to Maui for Lau to distribute.
While he was trying to connect with those victims online, Lau happened to see a post from Lepre. The post read, “How I wish my long custom surfboard still stayed with me! Tough to pull through.” Lau suddenly realized that many surfers, like Lepre, used custom surfboards designed to accommodate their size or the type of waves they rode.
注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Lau contacted Lepre through the Internet.
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Lau decided to help more people like Lepre and Lepre joined him.
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答案版
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：高考范围。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 1915. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C。
1．Where does the conversation take place
A．At home. B．At the supermarket. C．At a car repair shop.
2．How does the woman sound
A．Worried. B．Excited. C．Ashamed.
3．What does the man want to do
A．Find a roommate. B．Apply to a new school. C．Move out of his apartment.
4．Why does the woman apologize
A．For the wasted food. B．For the ruined books. C．For her dirty schoolbag.
5．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Father and daughter. B．Brother and sister. C．Mother and son.
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．How is the weather now
A．Rainy. B．Cloudy. C．Sunny.
7．What is the man’s advice for the woman
A．Avoid traveling. B．Buy a new phone. C．Take an umbrella.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What happened to the woman
A．Her story was lost. B．Her writing was copied. C．Her computer was stolen.
9．What will the woman do next
A．Check her backup. B．Focus on her work. C．Have lunch with the man.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．When will the man graduate
A．In a week. B．In three months. C．In a year.
11．What does the woman suggest the man do
A．Get a part- time job. B．Borrow some money. C．Receive further education.
12．What does the man probably want to be
A．A teacher. B．A translator. C．An engineer.
听第9 段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the man doing
A．Preparing breakfast. B．Having dinner. C．Exercising.
14．How will the man go to his company’s head office
A．On foot. B．By car. C．By train.
15．How much does the man weigh now
A．89 kilos. B．95 kilos. C．101 kilos.
16．How will the man help the woman
A．By biking with her. B．By lending her a book. C．By teaching her to cook.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Where is the speaker now
A．In Scotland. B．In Los Angeles. C．In England.
18．What did the speaker release most recently
A．A single song. B．A three- song record. C．A twelve- song record.
19．Who will speak next
A．A musician. B．A fan. C．A host.
20．Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To recall his traveling experiences.
B．To offer tips on how to become a singer.
C．To share his feelings about winning an award.
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
Online Lecture: In Search of Incan Remains — Walking Today’s Cusco City
Join us on Tuesday at 11:00 am Aug. 20 for a one- hour lecture and Question and Answer (Q&A) to learn about Cusco’s Incan heritage (遗产).
At a Glance
In the Spanish Conquest of the Incan Empire (帝国), the city of Cusco was destroyed. Is there anything left of these impressive buildings and their treasures Join historian Oscar Oviedo Velasco for a tour of this city, capital of the largest empire ever seen in the Americas. Explore the streets of Cusco in search of the remains of a city that long ago disappeared.
General Notes
The online lecture, which will take place live over the course of 1—2 hours, uses Zoo m Webinar, an easy- to- use web video service. You will receive a confirmation email when you sign up, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as on the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. You will also have access to a recording of the whole lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
Featured Expert: Oscar Oviedo Velasco
Oscar Oviedo Velasco has over 15 years of experience as a local expert and Group Leader. Oscar has participated in projects related to pre- Inca civilizations and battlefields. Specializing in archeology (考古学), museology, history and art, Oscar is currently studying conservation and restoration of antiques at San Marcos University.
Price
The price of $25 includes a live one- hour lecture, an interactive Q&-A session, live technology support and a recording of the lecture.
Prefer to participate or inquire by phone 800-454-5768.
1. Where can the participants interact with the lecturer
A. On the phone. B. In an art school.
C. In the Q&A box. D. At the lecture site.
2. What can we learn about Oscar Oviedo Velasco
A. He has explored Cusco for long. B. He works as an international guide.
C. He is restoring antiques in a museum. D. He is responsible for live technology support.
3. What is accessible to the participants paying 25 dollars
A. The entire recording of the lecture. B. Long- term guidance from the expert.
C. Free use of the organizer’s computers. D. A group tour to San Marcos University.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A
B
Love Is in the Air is one of the most popular wedding songs — it describes the invisible magic of this incredible feeling. For Joe l and Shelley, love is literally in the air — a couple who met 30 years ago as US Air Force jet pilots now fly Southwest Airlines planes together as a dream team.
Shelley grew up in Iowa and later moved to Colorado, where Joel resided. In the late 1980s, they both went to study at the United States Air Force Academy to become professional pilots. Soon, four years at the academy passed without them actually meeting each other, although Joel heard of this girl as there were not many women studying there.
A few more years later, they finally met when they got the same first assignment. When Shelley walked into the office, Joel was instantly attracted by her. “She’s taller than me. She’s an athlete, a natural leader, and just an impressive person. I didn’t know if she would consider going out with me,” Joel recalled.
As time went by, Joel’s gentle and warm nature appealed to Shelley, who said, “He just really has a sensitive heart to people around him.”
A year later, they started dating during their first deployment (调动) abroad — the couple would spend hours talking about everything, getting to know each other’s darkest secrets and most sacred wishes. In their hearts they both knew that they had found the one, so a few months after they came back to their country, they tied the knot.
In the early 2000s, the married couple welcomed their twins and Shelley decided to take some time off flying and worked at US Air National Guard while Joel became a commercial pilot. Once the kids left the nest, Shelley found herself dreaming about flying again despite not being in the cockpit (驾驶舱) for over two decades.
Joel loved the idea and encouraged Shelley to go on to study and update her pilot qualifications. In 2023, Shelley joined Joel at Southwest!
Now the lovebirds fly together, Joel as the captain and Shelley as the first officer.
4. Why does the author mention a song in the first paragraph
A. To tell the theme of the text. B. To praise the couple’s wedding.
C. To raise a question for discussion. D. To help the couple recall their past.
5. How did Joel feel when he first met Shelley
A. Very proud. B. Rather calm.
C. Less confident. D. Extremely annoyed.
6. What did Joel and Shelley do first after returning from abroad
A. They began dating. B. They got married.
C. They welcomed their kids. D. They trained at an academy.
7. Which word can best describe Joel as a husband
A. Romantic. B. Supportive. C. Strict. D. Organized.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. B
C
Researchers say the polymetallic nodules (多金属结核) that mining companies hope to harvest from the deep- ocean seafloor may be a source of oxygen for the animals, plants and bacteria living there. This discovery of this “dark oxygen” has the potential to rock negotiations happening this month in Jamaica, where a world rule-making body - the International Seabed Authority - is meeting to decide the future of deep-sea mining.
“This study is a really good example of how limited our knowledge of the deep ocean currently is, and how much more we still stand to benefit with further scientific research,” said Diva Amon, a marine biologist from Trinidad.
The excitement is focused on the potato-sized rocks - or polymetallic nodules - found littered across areas of the ocean floor. These nodules contain minerals, such as cobalt and nickel that green-energy batteries and technologies require.
For years, companies such as Canada’s The Metals Co. have been working to persuade the international governing authority to greenlight their plans to harvest these metallic nodules in the Pacific Ocean’s Clarion Clipper Zone - a stretch of sea that spans 4,500 miles between Hawaii and Mexico. The company has argued that the metals are essential for building technologies that don’t rely on fossil fuels. They say the impact mining will have on the ocean floor is not only minimal, but also doesn’t compare with the destruction of rainforests and human communities that mining on land causes.
But environmentalists, oceanographers and others say that driving large harvesting machines across the undeveloped and little- known ocean floor - atop and along areas of sediment (沉积物) three and four miles below the surface - could have unforeseen and disastrous consequences. They are urging lawmakers to ban the industry from digging up one of the last “untouched” ecosystems on the planet.
This new research suggests the toll of mining the area could be greater than anyone had imagined. That’s because a team of international scientists found that the prized nodules produce oxygen and may be responsible for enriching this dark, remote ecosystem with one of life’s most important elements.
8. What can be known about the polymetallic nodules in the deep ocean
A. They are being widely used at present. B. Their reliance on green energy is heavy.
C. They threaten surrounding living species. D. Their ability to produce oxygen is surprising.
9. Why does The Metals Co. talk about the impact of mining on the ocean floor
A. To advocate ocean protection. B. To criticize a governing authority.
C. To have its plans carried out. D. To recommend perfect mining ways.
10. What do the environmentalists expect to see according to the text
A. Lawmakers’ loose policies on industries. B. Declaring mining deep-ocean nodules illegal.
C. Researchers’ further exploration of the sea. D. Employing polymetallic nodules efficiently.
11. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “toll” in the last paragraph
A. Technical barrier. B. Previous ambition.
C. Potential investment. D. Serious consequence.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. D
D
To get our points across, we humans use numerous gestures(手势), shift the speed and tone of our speech and take turns in conversation. We aren’t the only members of the animal kingdom to do this. According to new observations from a study published in the journal Current Biology, chimpanzees may share our pattern of rapidly taking turns to “speak” and, sometimes, even interrupting each other.
“While human languages are incredibly diverse, a characteristic we all share is that our conversations are structured with fast- paced turns of just 200 milliseconds on average,” study co- author and University of St Andrews primatologist(灵长类动物学家) Catherine Hobaiter said in a statement. “But it was an open question whether other animals share this conversational structure.”
In the study, the research team collected data on chimpanzee “conversations” across five wild communities in East Africa. Their dataset represented more than 8,500 gestures for 252 individual chimpanzees. They then used computer software to measure the timing of turn- taking conversational patterns. 14% of communicative interactions included an exchange of gestures between two individual interactions. Most of these included a two- part exchange, but some included up to seven. “We found that the timing of chimpanzees’ gesturing and human conversational turn- taking is similar and very fast, which suggests that similar evolutionary mechanisms(进化机制) are driving these social, communicative interactions,” study co- author and University of St Andrews Ph. D student Gal Badihi said.
In general, the researchers saw a similar timing observed in human conversation— short pauses between a gesture and then a gestural response at about 120 milliseconds. Some of the behavioral responses to gestures were slower. “We did see a little variation among different chimp communities, which again matches what we see in people— there are slight cultural variations in the pace of conversation; some cultures have slower or faster talkers,” Badihi said.
This connection between human and chimpanzee face- to- face communication indicates that there are some hidden rules in communication in primates. The team notes that these structures could date back to a communication mechanism in a shared ancestor. Chimpanzees and humans also may have arrived at similar communication strategies as a way to enhance their interactions and manage competition for communicative “space”.
12. What was uncertain for Catherine Hobaiter before the study
A. Whether gestures were used by animals.
B. Whether human talks feature fast- paced turns.
C. Whether other animal species could communicate.
D. Whether human conversational turn- taking was unique.
13. How did the researchers conduct their experiment
A. By rescheduling chimps’ routine life. B. By comparing chimps’ sound volume.
C. By analyzing chimps’ gestural interactions. D. By changing chimps’ living environment.
14. What does the study suggest about chimpanzees
A. Communities may differ in conversational paces.
B. Their behavioral responses to gestures remain slow.
C. Cultural variations in communication are unobservable.
D. Their communication strategies are better than humans’.
15 What is the main idea of the text
A. Chimps use gestures for communication.
B. Chimps share a common ancestor with humans.
C. Turn- taking conversational patterns are widespread.
D. Chimps and humans have similarities in communication.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. D
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。
Thinking is an essential part of our daily lives. We analyze, reason and think carefully to make decisions and solve problems. ___16___ This phenomenon is often called “thinking without thinking”, in other words, intuition(直觉) and it has attracted philosophers, psychologists and scientists for centuries.
While intuition may seem mysterious and magical for most of us, research has explained the potential abilities that enable our minds to engage in thinking without thinking. Gladwell, a writer for The New Yorker, explores many studies and real- life examples. ___17___
One such study involved examining the ability of art experts to determine the authenticity(真实性) of an artwork. ___18___ They have sharpened their intuition through years of experience and exposure to various art styles and techniques. Researchers have proven that the brain can make unbelievably accurate assessments based on cues and patterns our conscious mind might overlook from an experimental viewpoint.
___19___ Leaders who listen to their intuitive wisdom make innovative decisions that lead to success in business. In personal relationships, intuitive insights can help us understand the needs and feelings of others, building deeper connections.
Although intuition can provide valuable insights, it is not rock- solid. ___20___ To better use the power of intuition effectively, we can adopt a few essential practices. Besides engaging in activities that enable your mind to gather valuable knowledge and patterns, seeking third- party judgements to confirm or challenge your intuitive insights is very important. These practices help to develop a deeper understanding of the factors influencing your intuition.
A. They demonstrate the power of intuition.
B. Intuition is a kind of imagination for experts.
C. Sometimes emotional influences may cloud our judgments.
D. Intuition serves as a guide in both personal and professional fields.
E. The study discovered they made accurate judgments within seconds.
F. The brain processes vast amounts of information and intuition results from the information.
G. However, sometimes our minds skip the thinking process and arrive at immediate conclusions.
【答案】16. G 17. A 18. E 19. D 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。
A lot has been going on lately in my life. One of them is ___21___ a new job as an international student, not to mention the research at my university, going to the gym and my guitar practice. ___22___ these things has become so tiring that sometimes I just want to be left alone without talking to anyone.
One day, I went to a bookstore and ___23___ a book titled Morning Miracle. It said the author ___24___ his life after getting up just half an hour earlier than usual. With the ___25___ to make a difference, I tried his ___26___. I got up at 5:30 sharp, and followed the following simple ___27___: 5 minutes of journaling, 5 minutes of drinking water in peace, 5 minutes of mindfulness practice, 5 minutes of push-ups and 5 minutes of looking at the vision board.
At first, it was really ___28___. I turned off my alarm many times, resulting in me ___29___ my buses and trains, which had a chain reaction of me getting late for work and having some ____30____ with my job.
I ____31____ chose to continue. I found that after following these ____32____ habits for 21 days straight, I performed better at work. I am more focused and have the mental stamina (耐力) to ____33____ my day and still have energy for myself. Things have been actually ____34____ for me.
Starting your day in the solitude (独处) in the morning will help you maintain the focus you need to finish your daily tasks ____35____.
21. A. assessing B. reforming C. quitting D. getting
22. A. Replacing B. Listing C. Balancing D. Removing
23. A. wrote B. spotted C. sold D. published
24. A. started B. changed C. lived D. paused
25. A. agreement B. permission C. desire D. capability
26. A. method B. career C. equipment D. position
27. A. schedule B. result C. service D. dream
28. A. entertaining B. boring C. challenging D. relaxing
29. A. reserving B. shifting C. catching D. missing
30. A. negotiations B. plans C. connections D. issues
31. A. also B. still C. never D. even
32. A. basic B. odd C. legal D. complex
33. A. take up B. count on C. go through D. set aside
34. A. different B. similar C. random D. invisible
35. A. secretly B. efficiently C. busily D. slowly
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. A 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。
After covering 22,000 kilometers on foot across a dozen countries, Vienna Cammarota arrived in China via Irkeshtam, the farthest west land port in China, on Aug. 29. The Italian hiker started the journey from Venice in2022, ___36___ was the birthplace of her hero Marco Polo, a great ___37___(explore) in history.
The local government ___38___(enthusiastic) welcomed the 75-year-old woman and residents performed traditional dances and songs, and presented her ___39___ a gift symbolizing friendship and blessings.
Now Cammarota is still on the road. When ___40___ (begin) in Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Cammarota says she will complete a 15- month cultural journey across China. She adds ___41___ she has been dreaming of is keeping following in the footsteps of Marco Polo by exploring over 30 cities in 17 provinces and autonomous ___42___(region), including Xinjiang, Gansu, Shaanxi, Fujian, Guangzhou and Beijing, where her journey will conclude to mark the 750th anniversary(周年纪念) of Marco Polo’s arrival in China in 1275.
Cammarota, who is ___43___ adventurous and culture- driven traveler, first ___44___(study) The Travels of Marco Polo in 2000．Now she plans to retrace(重游) the Venetian businessman’s route along the Silk Road, aiming ____45____(experience) the deep cultural heritage of Chinese civilization, witness the development and achievements of modern China, and call for global harmony and inclusiveness.
【答案】36. which
37. explorer
38. enthusiastically
39. with 40. beginning
41. what 42. regions
43. an 44. studied
45. to experience
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 如今，越来越多的学生使用智能手机、平板电脑等电子设备学习。请你针对该现象写一篇英文短文向你校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1．你的看法；
2．你的建议。
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Nowadays, more and more students are using electronic devices, such as smartphones and Pads, for their studies.
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【答案】 Nowadays, more and more students are using electronic devices, such as smartphones and Pads, for their studies.
In my view, this trend has both advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, these devices provide easy access to vast amounts of information and educational resources, enhancing learning efficiency. On the other hand, excessive use may lead to distractions and a decline in focus.
To harness the benefits while mitigating the drawbacks, I suggest setting clear boundaries for device usage. Students should use them primarily for educational purposes and limit entertainment apps. Additionally, regular breaks should be taken to avoid eye strain and maintain concentration. By doing so, we can fully leverage the potential of electronic devices in education.
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。
The fire raced through Lahaina, Hawaii last August so fast that it destroyed more than 2,200 buildings, most of which were homes. It left more than 7,000 people without their possession s and in need of shelter.
That afternoon, 36-year-old Kalyn Lepre grabbed her phone and wall et and drove out of town. She lost everything else in her house: clothes, documents, a computer and her precious long surfboard. Lepre surfed almost every day as surfing was a source of joy and a way to maintain her mental health. Seeing her treasured surfboard reduced to pieces made her heart-broken.
Jud Lau understood. The 53-year-old Maui native has been riding the waves since he was a teenager and he’s been building surfboards for the last 15 years. He knows the value of a good surfboard.
“A surfboard is part of your whole being — especially in Hawaii, where surfing originated,” he says. “Losing a surfboard is like losing a part of your soul.” So, wanting to help the victims in some way, he started thinking about all the surfers who had lost their surfboards. “That’s my area of expertise,” he says. “Surfing is a healing (治愈) thing for surfers — getting in the ocean and connecting to Mother Nature.”
Lau realized he could give that back to them. He started by connecting people who wanted to donate extra surfboards to those who had lost theirs, about 200 surfboards in total. Friends in Oahu and California collected another 550 surfboards and shipped them to Maui for Lau to distribute.
While he was trying to connect with those victims online, Lau happened to see a post from Lepre. The post read, “How I wish my long custom surfboard still stayed with me! Tough to pull through.” Lau suddenly realized that many surfers, like Lepre, used custom surfboards designed to accommodate their size or the type of waves they rode.
注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Lau contacted Lepre through the Internet.
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Lau decided to help more people like Lepre and Lepre joined him.
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【答案】Lau contacted Lepre through the Internet. He told her that he had seen her post and understood her loss. He assured her that he could help her find a replacement for her custom surfboard, which would allow her to continue surfing. Lepre was thrilled to hear the news. She immediately agreed to be part of the effort to help other surfers who had lost their boards in the fire. Lepre felt that this was a way for her to give back to the community and help those who were struggling just like she had been.
Lau decided to help more people like Lepre and Lepre joined him. Together, they organized an event to collect surfboards and donations for those who had lost everything in the fire. They reached out to local surf shops, schools, and community centers, asking for support. The response was overwhelming. With the help of volunteers, Lau and Lepre were able to distribute the surfboards to those in need. Many surfers were brought to tears when they received their new boards, grateful for the kindness of strangers. The event not only helped those who had lost their surfboards but also brought the community together in a time of need.