江苏省南通市如皋中学2024-2025学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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2024-2025学年江苏省南通市如皋中学高一上学期第一次月考英语试题
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等相关信息填写在答题卡上.
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, 再选涂其它答案标号。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）
第一节（共5小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman think of the movie
A. Frightening. B. Interesting. C. Boring.
2. Where does the man come from
A. America. B. France. C. Australia.
3. What sport does the woman like
A. Skating. B. Skiing. C. Swimming.
4. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Fix her car. B. Give her a ride. C. Complete the work.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Interests. B. Health. C. Studies.
第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
6. What is the man busy doing
A. Comforting the woman.
B. Looking into the accident.
C. Finding the damaged bike.
7. What do we know about the driver
A. He didn't drive fast.
B. He managed to save a boy.
C. He had a poor view of the road.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
8. What does the man have to do this afternoon
A. Have a meeting. B. See a doctor. C. Meet a lawyer.
9. What will the woman do for the man
A. Answer phone calls.
B. Send some documents.
C. Cancel an appointment.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
10. How many people are there in Peter's family
A. 3. B. 4. C.5.
11. When do the whole family walk the dog
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
12. What does Peter do at home
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
A. Do the laundry. B. Cook food. C. Sweep the floor.
13. What is the woman
A. A secretary. B. A tour guide. C. A travel agent.
14. How long will the vacation last
A. A week. B. Ten days. C. Two weeks.
15. How much is the package tour to Australia per person
A. $300. B. $500. C. $1,000.
16. Why won't the man go to Australia
A. It isn't warm enough.
B. The cost is a bit high.
C. He wants to go somewhere farther.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
17. When is the first meeting of the Garden Club this year
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
18. What's the aim of the Garden Club
A. To teach students to grow food.
B. To promote healthy and organic food.
C. To grow food for the school.
19. What will be served at the first meeting
A. Cabbages. B. Cucumbers. C. Tomatoes.
20 What do we know about first-year students
A. They can only work in the school garden.
B. They are not allowed to join the club.
C. They will take control of community garden.
第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每题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 events are virtual and highly interactive, where people come together to learn and have a good time on the web. Find an online event to enjoy. No matter what you’ re looking for, there’s one that’s just right for you.
·Chocolate Donuts- Free Workshop
Organizer: BAKE IT UP! & Lorena
Price: Free
Time: 3:00 pm — 4:30 pm, March 10
Join me and learn how to make this super easy dessert. These chocolate donuts baked with a cake y texture (口感) are soft and of course delicious. Dipped (蘸) in some chocolate, these donuts will be just the perfect gift for your friends or family!
The workshop will be live on Facebook & Instagram.
·Sweet Dreams PJ Party
Organizer: Secret Dance Addiction
Price: Free
Time: 9:00 pm — 12:00 pm, March 9
Feel healthier, more energetic and more alive as you rediscover what it means to DREAM with an expert- led session on the power of rest. Recharge your batteries and then dance yourself into a dream state with an exciting dance party.
Wear your pajamas (睡衣). This is a PJ party, after all!
·Chamber Music Concert
Organizer: Sands Films Music Room
Price: Free
Time: 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm, March 8
As spring brings hope of warmer days, Sands Films celebrates International Woman’s Day with a program of music from women composers (作曲家) inspired by the spirit of the Belle Epoque.
1. What can you do if you join the Chocolate Donuts event
A. Get a chocolate donut for free.
B. Learn how to make chocolate donuts.
C. Share your experience of making donuts.
D. Make friends with people who love chocolate donuts.
2. What is the main purpose of the “Sweet Dreams PJ Party”
A. To teach baking skills. B. To host a dance competition.
C. To contribute to healthy sleep habits. D. To celebrate International Women’s Day.
3. What is the common feature of the three events
A. They are all free of charge. B. They all involve physical activities.
C. They all take place during the daytime. D. They are all related to food and drinks.
B
My breakout fashion moment happened in the fourth grade. On this particular day, I was really feeling myself. I pulled on wildly colorful tights (紧身衣) and a black ruffled (有褶边的) skirt, followed by a light green T-shirt with dark purple dots. Then I added my final touch… a pair of yellow rain boots.
I climbed onto the school bus, smiling and feeling like a total star. But when I got off the bus, my friend John looked me up and down and said, “What are you wearing! ”
Everyone turned and looked at me, and I was discouraged. To be fair, John wasn’t trying to be mean. He was just shocked. But while my ego (自尊) took a minute to recover, a rebellious (叛逆的) voice in the back of my mind said, “No, I’m not showing up like everyone else.”
Style has always lit me up and felt key to my life on this planet. And through all my years, that little voice has remained. “I’m not showing up like everyone else.”
But the truth is, it isn’t about clothes. It’s about a powerful need to be accepted by the world as my true self. Personal style isn’t about being rebellious in order to draw attention. It is deeply rooted in a desire to be seen, not looked at, to be taken in as a whole and unique person by others.
But somehow, society can fall short of honoring and understanding this. There is a saying that states, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you into something else is the greatest achievement.” When it comes to style and clothes, this world very much has ideas on the “something else” we should be.
Wear the clothes you love. Let others do the same and accept the fact that in our short time here in this life together, it’s a beautiful honor to be human kaleidoscopes (万花筒).
4. What does the underlined word “mean” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Unkind. B. Anxious. C. Tough. D. Concerned.
5 What is the main message the author wants to express about personal style
A. It is important to dress in a rebellious way to attract attention.
B. Clothing choices are not important as long as one is true to oneself.
C. Society would never approve and understand everyone’s fashion choices.
D. Personal style is rooted in the desire to be fully and uniquely seen by others.
6. Why does the author quote a saying in Paragraph 6
A. To argue readers into following the footsteps of the others.
B. To prove it is challenging to stay true to oneself in today’s society.
C. To encourage readers to make continuous efforts to move forward.
D. To strengthen the idea that one should try to change himself to fit in.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A Unique Childhood Fashion Incident
B. The Importance of Being Different in Fashion
C. The Way to Create a Bold and Unique Fashion Style
D The Journey of Self-Acceptance Through Personal Style
C
We are now having face- to- face chats with friends instead of talking online. But have you ever been in a conversation that you wish you could run away from Scientists have proved that you might not be alone.
A research team surveyed 806 participants (参与者) about a recent conversation they had with someone close to them. The participants were asked about the actual length and their expected length of the conversation, and how long they thought the other person wanted to talk for.
About one-third of the conversation length was unwanted, according to the team’s paper published in the journal PNAS. Also, more participants believed that they wanted to end the conversation first. On average, they continued talking for 3.87 minutes before they found that the other speaker wished the same thing. Situations are similar when it comes to strangers. Only about 1.6 percent of the conversations ended when both parties wanted them to.
The paper pointed out that when they talk to strangers, what makes people “mask their desires” may be their politeness. When talking to close friends and family, it may be their kindness as ending the chat too soon may hurt the other’s feelings.
So, what is the best way to end a conversation Saying you only have a certain amount of time to talk at the start of the chat is a good place to start. “Remember conversations don’t end because people don’t know when the other person wants to go,” Adam Mastroianni who led the study told the Inverse website. You should make your partner feel good about the end of the chat by “clearly communicating that you had a nice time and would like to talk again”.
Mastroianni also suggested that the difficulty in ending conversations may be a “coordination (协调) problem”. It’s hard to tell your grandma you want to get off the phone just because you want the conversation to be over, for example.
However, in some ways, this dilemma (困境) may not be a bad thing. People need social connections, and conversation is a good way to make these connections happen.
8. What did the researchers find out in their survey
A. Most conversations ended when both speakers wanted.
B. Nearly half of the length of conversations was unwanted.
C. Ending conversations with strangers was easier than with friends.
D. Many people want to escape the conversation longer than they expect.
9. Why do people tend to hide their desire to end the conversation with strangers
A. To show their politeness. B. To gain social connections.
C. To avoid hurting others’ feelings. D. To make the conversation last longer.
10. According to Adam Mastroianni, what is an effective way to end a conversation
A. Saying goodbye immediately. B. Clearly communicating your desire.
C. Expressing your eagerness to talk again. D. Reminding the other of your limited time.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the dilemma of ending conversations
A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful.
D
As summer gives way to autumn, many of us long for warmth and sunlight. It is common for some of us to feel upset when the days get shorter. People call this phenomenon autumn sadness.
While autumn sadness is a common seasonal feeling we have as sunlight comes in shorter supply, for some people, it takes on a more serious form known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
SAD, a form of depression (抑郁症), mostly starts in late autumn or early winter and goes away in spring and summer. People who have SAD typically oversleep, overeat, and lose interest in activities they once enjoyed. Generally, almost all people suffering from SAD feel sad, helpless, and even desperate.
The exact cause of SAD is not yet completely understood, but several factors have been linked to its development. Johns Hopkins University suggests that reduced exposure (接触) to natural light during the autumn and winter months may disrupt the body’s internal clock and the hormones (荷尔蒙) produced, such as melatonin (褪黑素) and serotonin (血清素), which are related to sleep and emotions, respectively. This disruption can lead to depression.
Addressing SAD often requires medical help. Light therapy is a common and effective treatment. Patients are advised to expose themselves to sunlight or man-made light that imitates natural sunlight. Light therapy can help regulate patients’ hormones and get their lives back on track.
Moreover, living a healthier life, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule, taking part in regular physical activity, and having a balanced diet, can help manage SAD. But it’s also important that people seek help from a medical professional to determine the most suitable treatment plan for their specific needs.
It is worth noticing that, according to the National Institute of Mental Health of the US, in most cases, SAD begins in young adulthood. So, while embracing (接受) knowledge in books and classes, don’t forget to embrace the sunlight outdoors and get energy from nature!
12. What do we know about SAD
A. It usually starts in early autumn. B. It can lead to long- term depression.
C. Its main symptoms include feeling sad. D. It is most commonly found in older people.
13. According to Johns Hopkins University, what is a possible cause of SAD
A. An unbalanced diet. B. A lack of sunlight.
C. An irregular sleep schedule. D. A lack of physical exercise.
14. What do paragraphs 5 and 6 mainly talk about
A. How people can deal with SAD.
B. What people with SAD have in common.
C. Who people with SAD can turn to for help.
D. Why medical help is needed for people with SAD.
15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Young adults are the only group affected by SAD.
B. Embracing nature’s sunlight is enough to prevent SAD.
C. It’s important for young adults to take outdoor activities.
D. It’s never too late to embrace the beauty that nature offers.
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。
In an air-conditioned office, you may see men with sporting shorts while their female co-workers wear jackets to keep warm. Why do women feel cold more easily than men
The accepted answer is that men and women feel temperature differently. ___16___ One of the key factors of the metabolic (新陈代谢的) rate is our muscles. Generally speaking, men have more muscles than women, leading to a higher metabolic rate. ___17___ As a result, men, on average, do not feel cold as easily as women.
Yes, women and men have physical differences. But why is it women, in most cases, who feel more uncomfortable in a room set to a “comfortable” temperature The answer lies in the data bias (数据偏见) behind the model of temperature setting in buildings.
In a 2015 article in the journal Nature, Boris Kingma, a human thermal performance researcher in the Netherlands, pointed out that most office buildings set the temperature in light of a model based on men’s metabolic rate. ___18___ In other words, temperatures for comfort in office buildings are mainly comfortable for men, not women. In his article, Kingma called for the end of this so-called “bias in thermal comfort”.
___19___ In her book, Caroline Perez gave more examples in which women were ignored (忽视) in data collecting for scientific and technological research and design. Women are more likely to die from a serious car accident because a car’s safety equipment is designed for the typical body of a man. The medicine aspirin shows better performance in men since it was developed on data collected mostly from males. ___20___
A. It means that more heat is created.
B. This is just one example of data bias.
C. Our bodies produce heat through metabolism.
D. Female data were not considered when setting the model.
E. Usually, the men feel more comfortable under such temperatures.
F. Therefore, men usually don’t feel cold in an air- conditioned office.
G. Women, who form half of the world’s population, seem to be ignored in these cases.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分55分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Why did she spill the beans ” I thought regretfully. I’ll always remember that day when I was so surprised by all the ___21___ looks everyone was giving me. I couldn’t believe I would lose the friendship of the person I ___22___ the most.
Five years back, we ___23___ as classmates, but after a few months, we were like best friends. So, I never expected her to ___24___ me in such a big way.
I don’t know what made me tell Sally about my personal ___25___. She made the matter bigger than it was, adding her own ___26___ and telling everyone at school. It was like someone had stabbed me in the ___27___. After she ___28___ my secrets, everyone at school started laughing at me. After this terrible situation, I ___29___ schools. Sally ___30___ me many times, but I didn’t answer. My heart was broken.
I tried hard to ___31___ from the suffering I experienced. I started a new school life. But one day five years later, I met Anna at the market. She was my classmate from 3rd grade. She told me that Sally wasn’t the one who ___32___ my secrets to light. Mary was.
I was all at a loss. I wished I could have asked Sally about this. I wished I could go back in time and ___33___ my mistakes. From that, I learned a life ___34___ that we should trust those we love because one little mistake could ___35___ damage our lives.
21. A. friendly B. satisfied C. strange D. anxious
22. A. trusted B. desired C. attracted D. reminded
23. A. acted B. started C. played D. gathered
24. A. pressed B. challenged C. angered D. hurt
25. A. income B. effort C. life D. effect
26. A. details B. proposals C. figures D. performances
27. A. back B. head C. neck D. foot
28. A. gave up B. gave in C. gave off D. gave away
29. A. escaped B. changed C. skipped D. attended
30. A. reminded B. alarmed C. called D. visited
31. A. improve B. think C. draw D. recover
32. A. brought B. took C. carried D. fetched
33. A. exchange B. rate C. fix D. argue
34. A. experience B. course C. knowledge D. lesson
35. A. hardly B. really C. mentally 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。
The winter solstice(also called Dongzhi) occurs when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt(倾斜) away from the Sun. Although the winter solstice____36____(it) lasts only a moment, the term sometimes refers to the day on ____37____it happens. The date of the winter solstice____38____(vary) from year to year, and can fall anywhere____39____December 20 and December 23. It was very important because the people were economically dependent on monitoring the progress of the seasons. It’s when the sun reaches its____40____(far) southward point for the year. At this solstice, the Northern Hemisphere(半球) has its longest night of the year.
Since the 18th century, the term “midwinter” has sometimes been used with the winter solstice, although it carries other meanings as well.____41____(tradition), in many regions, the winter solstice____42____(see) as the middle of winter, but in some countries and calendars, it marks the____43____(begin) of winter.
As most are aware, daylight hours grow shorter as the winter solstice approaches, and begin to slowly____44____(length)afterward. For people living in the southern hemisphere, the South Pole is pointing towards the Sun,____45____(make) it summertime “Down Under”. And regardless of where you live, the solstice happens at the same moment for everyone on the planet.
第四部分写作（共三节满分50分）
第一节（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分）
根据汉语句子完成英语句子, 每个空格只能填一个单词。
46. 在他们的研究中，他们发现并测试了380种不同的中国古代疗法，这些方法为抗击疟疾带来了希望。
From their research, they discovered and tested 380 distinct ancient Chinese medical treatments that showed promise _________ _________ _________ _________ malaria.
47. 屠呦呦和她的团队成员甚至坚持在自己身上测试药物，以确保它是安全的。
Tu Youyou and her team members even _________ _________ testing the medicine on themselves to _________ _________ that it was safe.
48. 一方面，世界上有很多不同的群体，他们在没有新技术的情况下生活得很幸福。
On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily _________ _________ _________ _________ new technology.
49. 智能马桶也会持续记录你的健康状况。
Smart toilets will be________your health as well.
50. 拉帕河的支流在我面前展开，流经下面的山谷。
_________ _________ before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below.
第二节（满分15分）
51. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“The People I Admire Most”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.人物简介;
2.钦佩的原因。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The People I Admire Most
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第三节（满分25分）
52. 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。
If there’s one thing I can’t stand people saying, it’s “I’m not good at anything. I don’t have any talent.” I just don’t buy that at all. To me, everyone has at least one talent, and while it sometimes takes you a lifetime to find, it does exist. There was a time when I didn’t believe that. What changed my mind was a seemingly small event that took place in 2023.
At that time, I was a high school student. I was a funny-looking skinny boy named Eugene Orowitz, who weighed barely 100 pounds. I was a good student, but as far as I was concerned, in just about every other department I was a loser. I wanted to fit in, to be someone and do something well. But I hadn’t found anything I was good at. One sunny afternoon, our gym class went out to the school’s running track. The teacher taught us various track and field events. I was a loser in all of them. Then came the javelin (标枪). Suddenly something inside me began saying, “Try it! Try it!” I had to wait for my turn, though, because several others wanted a break at the javelin too. Shy and scared, I watched them, trying not to look too eager. Finally, when everyone had had a chance to throw-the best throw going about 30 yards-I looked at the teacher.
“Hey, Orowitz, you want to try ” he asked.
Embarrassed I looked down, but managed to nod my head.
“Well, come on then,” he said impatiently, and handed me the javelin. Behind me I could hear some of my classmates laughing. As I grasped the javelin in my hand, I was seized with a strange feeling-a new-found excitement. For some crazy reason, I was relaxed over what I was about to do, even though I’d never done it before. I raised the javelin over my head, took six quick steps and let the thing go. The same voice that had urged me into throwing it, now told me it was a good throw.
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。
I watched as the spear took off.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The night I took the javelin home with me.
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答案版
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等相关信息填写在答题卡上.
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, 再选涂其它答案标号。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）
第一节（共5小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman think of the movie
A. Frightening. B. Interesting. C. Boring.
2. Where does the man come from
A. America. B. France. C. Australia.
3. What sport does the woman like
A. Skating. B. Skiing. C. Swimming.
4. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Fix her car. B. Give her a ride. C. Complete the work.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Interests. B. Health. C. Studies.
第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
6. What is the man busy doing
A. Comforting the woman.
B. Looking into the accident.
C. Finding the damaged bike.
7. What do we know about the driver
A. He didn't drive fast.
B. He managed to save a boy.
C. He had a poor view of the road.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
8. What does the man have to do this afternoon
A Have a meeting. B. See a doctor. C. Meet a lawyer.
9. What will the woman do for the man
A. Answer phone calls.
B. Send some documents.
C. Cancel an appointment.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
10. How many people are there in Peter's family
A. 3. B. 4. C.5.
11. When do the whole family walk the dog
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
12. What does Peter do at home
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
A. Do the laundry. B. Cook food. C. Sweep the floor.
13. What is the woman
A. A secretary. B. A tour guide. C. A travel agent.
14. How long will the vacation last
A. A week. B. Ten days. C. Two weeks.
15. How much is the package tour to Australia per person
A. $300. B. $500. C. $1,000.
16. Why won't the man go to Australia
A. It isn't warm enough.
B. The cost is a bit high.
C. He wants to go somewhere farther.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
17. When is the first meeting of the Garden Club this year
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
18. What's the aim of the Garden Club
A. To teach students to grow food.
B. To promote healthy and organic food.
C. To grow food for the school.
19. What will be served at the first meeting
A. Cabbages. B. Cucumbers. C. Tomatoes.
20. What do we know about first-year students
A. They can only work in the school garden.
B. They are not allowed to join the club.
C. They will take control of community garden.
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 events are virtual and highly interactive, where people come together to learn and have a good time on the web. Find an online event to enjoy. No matter what you’ re looking for, there’s one that’s just right for you.
·Chocolate Donuts- Free Workshop
Organizer: BAKE IT UP! & Lorena
Price: Free
Time: 3:00 pm — 4:30 pm, March 10
Join me and learn how to make this super easy dessert. These chocolate donuts baked with a cake y texture (口感) are soft and of course delicious. Dipped (蘸) in some chocolate, these donuts will be just the perfect gift for your friends or family!
The workshop will be live on Facebook & Instagram.
·Sweet Dreams PJ Party
Organizer: Secret Dance Addiction
Price: Free
Time: 9:00 pm — 12:00 pm, March 9
Feel healthier, more energetic and more alive as you rediscover what it means to DREAM with an expert- led session on the power of rest. Recharge your batteries and then dance yourself into a dream state with an exciting dance party.
Wear your pajamas (睡衣). This is a PJ party, after all!
·Chamber Music Concert
Organizer: Sands Films Music Room
Price: Free
Time: 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm, March 8
As spring brings hope of warmer days, Sands Films celebrates International Woman’s Day with a program of music from women composers (作曲家) inspired by the spirit of the Belle Epoque.
1. What can you do if you join the Chocolate Donuts event
A. Get a chocolate donut for free.
B. Learn how to make chocolate donuts.
C. Share your experience of making donuts.
D. Make friends with people who love chocolate donuts.
2. What is the main purpose of the “Sweet Dreams PJ Party”
A. To teach baking skills. B. To host a dance competition.
C. To contribute to healthy sleep habits. D. To celebrate International Women’s Day.
3. What is the common feature of the three events
A. They are all free of charge. B. They all involve physical activities.
C. They all take place during the daytime. D. They are all related to food and drinks.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
B
My breakout fashion moment happened in the fourth grade. On this particular day, I was really feeling myself. I pulled on wildly colorful tights (紧身衣) and a black ruffled (有褶边的) skirt, followed by a light green T-shirt with dark purple dots. Then I added my final touch… a pair of yellow rain boots.
I climbed onto the school bus, smiling and feeling like a total star. But when I got off the bus, my friend John looked me up and down and said, “What are you wearing! ”
Everyone turned and looked at me, and I was discouraged. To be fair, John wasn’t trying to be mean. He was just shocked. But while my ego (自尊) took a minute to recover, a rebellious (叛逆的) voice in the back of my mind said, “No, I’m not showing up like everyone else.”
Style has always lit me up and felt key to my life on this planet. And through all my years, that little voice has remained. “I’m not showing up like everyone else.”
But the truth is, it isn’t about clothes. It’s about a powerful need to be accepted by the world as my true self. Personal style isn’t about being rebellious in order to draw attention. It is deeply rooted in a desire to be seen, not looked at, to be taken in as a whole and unique person by others.
But somehow, society can fall short of honoring and understanding this. There is a saying that states, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you into something else is the greatest achievement.” When it comes to style and clothes, this world very much has ideas on the “something else” we should be.
Wear the clothes you love. Let others do the same and accept the fact that in our short time here in this life together, it’s a beautiful honor to be human kaleidoscopes (万花筒).
4. What does the underlined word “mean” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Unkind. B. Anxious. C. Tough. D. Concerned.
5. What is the main message the author wants to express about personal style
A. It is important to dress in a rebellious way to attract attention.
B. Clothing choices are not important as long as one is true to oneself.
C. Society would never approve and understand everyone’s fashion choices.
D. Personal style is rooted in the desire to be fully and uniquely seen by others.
6. Why does the author quote a saying in Paragraph 6
A. To argue readers into following the footsteps of the others.
B. To prove it is challenging to stay true to oneself in today’s society.
C. To encourage readers to make continuous efforts to move forward.
D. To strengthen the idea that one should try to change himself to fit in.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A Unique Childhood Fashion Incident
B. The Importance of Being Different in Fashion
C. The Way to Create a Bold and Unique Fashion Style
D. The Journey of Self-Acceptance Through Personal Style
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. D
C
We are now having face- to- face chats with friends instead of talking online. But have you ever been in a conversation that you wish you could run away from Scientists have proved that you might not be alone.
A research team surveyed 806 participants (参与者) about a recent conversation they had with someone close to them. The participants were asked about the actual length and their expected length of the conversation and how long they thought the other person wanted to talk for.
About one-third of the conversation length was unwanted, according to the team’s paper published in the journal PNAS. Also, more participants believed that they wanted to end the conversation first. On average, they continued talking for 3.87 minutes before they found that the other speaker wished the same thing. Situations are similar when it comes to strangers. Only about 1.6 percent of the conversations ended when both parties wanted them to.
The paper pointed out that when they talk to strangers, what makes people “mask their desires” may be their politeness. When talking to close friends and family, it may be their kindness as ending the chat too soon may hurt the other’s feelings.
So, what is the best way to end a conversation Saying you only have a certain amount of time to talk at the start of the chat is a good place to start. “Remember conversations don’t end because people don’t know when the other person wants to go,” Adam Mastroianni who led the study told the Inverse website. You should make your partner feel good about the end of the chat by “clearly communicating that you had a nice time and would like to talk again”.
Mastroianni also suggested that the difficulty in ending conversations may be a “coordination (协调) problem”. It’s hard to tell your grandma you want to get off the phone just because you want the conversation to be over, for example.
However, in some ways, this dilemma (困境) may not be a bad thing. People need social connections, and conversation is a good way to make these connections happen.
8. What did the researchers find out in their survey
A. Most conversations ended when both speakers wanted.
B. Nearly half of the length of conversations was unwanted.
C. Ending conversations with strangers was easier than with friends.
D. Many people want to escape the conversation longer than they expect.
9. Why do people tend to hide their desire to end the conversation with strangers
A. To show their politeness. B. To gain social connections.
C. To avoid hurting others’ feelings. D. To make the conversation last longer.
10. According to Adam Mastroianni, what is an effective way to end a conversation
A. Saying goodbye immediately. B. Clearly communicating your desire.
C. Expressing your eagerness to talk again. D. Reminding the other of your limited time.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the dilemma of ending conversations
A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B
D
As summer gives way to autumn, many of us long for warmth and sunlight. It is common for some of us to feel upset when the days get shorter. People call this phenomenon autumn sadness.
While autumn sadness is a common seasonal feeling we have as sunlight comes in shorter supply, for some people, it takes on a more serious form known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
SAD, a form of depression (抑郁症), mostly starts in late autumn or early winter and goes away in spring and summer. People who have SAD typically oversleep, overeat, and lose interest in activities they once enjoyed. Generally, almost all people suffering from SAD feel sad, helpless, and even desperate.
The exact cause of SAD is not yet completely understood, but several factors have been linked to its development. Johns Hopkins University suggests that reduced exposure (接触) to natural light during the autumn and winter months may disrupt the body’s internal clock and the hormones (荷尔蒙) produced, such as melatonin (褪黑素) and serotonin (血清素), which are related to sleep and emotions, respectively. This disruption can lead to depression.
Addressing SAD often requires medical help. Light therapy is a common and effective treatment. Patients are advised to expose themselves to sunlight or man-made light that imitates natural sunlight. Light therapy can help regulate patients’ hormones and get their lives back on track.
Moreover, living a healthier life, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule, taking part in regular physical activity, and having a balanced diet, can help manage SAD. But it’s also important that people seek help from a medical professional to determine the most suitable treatment plan for their specific needs.
It is worth noticing that, according to the National Institute of Mental Health of the US, in most cases, SAD begins in young adulthood. So, while embracing (接受) knowledge in books and classes, don’t forget to embrace the sunlight outdoors and get energy from nature!
12. What do we know about SAD
A. It usually starts in early autumn. B. It can lead to long- term depression.
C. Its main symptoms include feeling sad. D. It is most commonly found in older people.
13. According to Johns Hopkins University, what is a possible cause of SAD
A. An unbalanced diet. B. A lack of sunlight.
C. An irregular sleep schedule. D. A lack of physical exercise.
14. What do paragraphs 5 and 6 mainly talk about
A. How people can deal with SAD.
B. What people with SAD have in common.
C. Who people with SAD can turn to for help.
D. Why medical help is needed for people with SAD.
15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Young adults are the only group affected by SAD.
B. Embracing nature’s sunlight is enough to prevent SAD.
C. It’s important for young adults to take outdoor activities.
D. It’s never too late to embrace the beauty that nature offers.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. C
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。
In an air-conditioned office, you may see men with sporting shorts while their female co-workers wear jackets to keep warm. Why do women feel cold more easily than men
The accepted answer is that men and women feel temperature differently. ___16___ One of the key factors of the metabolic (新陈代谢的) rate is our muscles. Generally speaking, men have more muscles than women, leading to a higher metabolic rate. ___17___ As a result, men, on average, do not feel cold as easily as women.
Yes, women and men have physical differences. But why is it women, in most cases, who feel more uncomfortable in a room set to a “comfortable” temperature The answer lies in the data bias (数据偏见) behind the model of temperature setting in buildings.
In a 2015 article in the journal Nature, Boris Kingma, a human thermal performance researcher in the Netherlands, pointed out that most office buildings set the temperature in light of a model based on men’s metabolic rate. ___18___ In other words, temperatures for comfort in office buildings are mainly comfortable for men, not women. In his article, Kingma called for the end of this so-called “bias in thermal comfort”.
___19___ In her book, Caroline Perez gave more examples in which women were ignored (忽视) in data collecting for scientific and technological research and design. Women are more likely to die from a serious car accident because a car’s safety equipment is designed for the typical body of a man. The medicine aspirin shows better performance in men since it was developed on data collected mostly from males. ___20___
A. It means that more heat is created.
B. This is just one example of data bias.
C. Our bodies produce heat through metabolism.
D. Female data were not considered when setting the model.
E. Usually, the men feel more comfortable under such temperatures.
F. Therefore, men usually don’t feel cold in an air- conditioned office.
G. Women, who form half of the world’s population, seem to be ignored in these cases.
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分55分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Why did she spill the beans ” I thought regretfully. I’ll always remember that day, when I was so surprised by all the ___21___ looks everyone was giving me. I couldn’t believe I would lose the friendship of the person I ___22___ the most.
Five years back, we ___23___ as classmates, but after a few months, we were like best friends. So, I never expected her to ___24___ me in such a big way.
I don’t know what made me tell Sally about my personal ___25___. She made the matter bigger than it was, adding her own ___26___ and telling everyone at school. It was like someone had stabbed me in the ___27___. After she ___28___ my secrets, everyone at school started laughing at me. After this terrible situation, I ___29___ schools. Sally ___30___ me many times, but I didn’t answer. My heart was broken.
I tried hard to ___31___ from the suffering I experienced. I started a new school life. But one day five years later, I met Anna at the market. She was my classmate from 3rd grade. She told me that Sally wasn’t the one who ___32___ my secrets to light. Mary was.
I was all at a loss. I wished I could have asked Sally about this. I wished I could go back in time and ___33___ my mistakes. From that, I learned a life ___34___ that we should trust those we love because one little mistake could ___35___ damage our lives.
21. A. friendly B. satisfied C. strange D. anxious
22. A. trusted B. desired C. attracted D. reminded
23. A. acted B. started C. played D. gathered
24. A. pressed B. challenged C. angered D. hurt
25. A. income B. effort C. life D. effect
26. A. details B. proposals C. figures D. performances
27. A. back B. head C. neck D. foot
28. A. gave up B. gave in C. gave off D. gave away
29. A. escaped B. changed C. skipped D. attended
30. A. reminded B. alarmed C. called D. visited
31. A. improve B. think C. draw D. recover
32. A. brought B. took C. carried D. fetched
33. A. exchange B. rate C. fix D. argue
34. A. experience B. course C. knowledge D. lesson
35. A. hardly B. really C. mentally D. slowly
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. A
第二节（共10小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The winter solstice(also called Dongzhi) occurs when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt(倾斜) away from the Sun. Although the winter solstice____36____(it) lasts only a moment, the term sometimes refers to the day on ____37____it happens. The date of the winter solstice____38____(vary) from year to year, and can fall anywhere____39____December 20 and December 23. It was very important because the people were economically dependent on monitoring the progress of the seasons. It’s when the sun reaches its____40____(far) southward point for the year. At this solstice, the Northern Hemisphere(半球) has its longest night of the year.
Since the 18th century, the term “midwinter” has sometimes been used with the winter solstice, although it carries other meanings as well.____41____(tradition), in many regions, the winter solstice____42____(see) as the middle of winter, but in some countries and calendars, it marks the____43____(begin) of winter.
As most are aware, daylight hours grow shorter as the winter solstice approaches, and begin to slowly____44____(length)afterward. For people living in the southern hemisphere, the South Pole is pointing towards the Sun,____45____(make) it summertime “Down Under”. And regardless of where you live, the solstice happens at the same moment for everyone on the planet.
【答案】36. itself
37. which 38. varies
39. between
40. farthest
41. Traditionally
42. is seen
43. beginning
44. lengthen
45. making
第四部分写作（共三节满分50分）
第一节（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分）
根据汉语句子完成英语句子, 每个空格只能填一个单词。
46. 在他们的研究中，他们发现并测试了380种不同的中国古代疗法，这些方法为抗击疟疾带来了希望。
From their research, they discovered and tested 380 distinct ancient Chinese medical treatments that showed promise _________ _________ _________ _________ malaria.
【答案】 ①. in ②. the ③. fight ④. against
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。根据英汉意思对比可知，空处需要补充一个短语来说明这些治疗方法在哪个方面显示出了希望，结合句意表示“为抗击……”，可用介词短语in the fight against表示“在抗击……的过程中”。故填①in；②the；③fight；④against。
47. 屠呦呦和她的团队成员甚至坚持在自己身上测试药物，以确保它是安全的。
Tu Youyou and her team members even _________ _________ testing the medicine on themselves to _________ _________ that it was safe.
【答案】 ①. insisted ②. on ③. make ④. sure
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和时态。对比中英文句意可知，①②空处需表示“坚持”之意，insist on“坚持”，动词短语，符合题意；根据后文was可知，空处谓语动词需用一般过去时。故填① insisted ② on；③④空处需表示“确保”之意，应为make sure，应用动词不定式的形式表示目的，空前为to，③ make ④ sure。故答案为① insisted ② on ③ make ④ sure。
48. 一方面，世界上有很多不同的群体，他们在没有新技术的情况下生活得很幸福。
On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily _________ _________ _________ _________ new technology.
【答案】 ①. in ②. the ③. absence ④. of
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语。根据英汉意思对比可知，空处应填“在没有……的情况下”，应用介词短语in the absence of用来表示在没有某物的情况下。故填in the absence of。
49. 智能马桶也会持续记录你的健康状况。
Smart toilets will be________your health as well.
【答案】keeping constant track of
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和时态。结合原句，分析句子可知，“记录”是谓语动词，可用动词短语keep track of表示，结合句意和空格前will be可知，用将来进行时，动词keep用现在分词形式keeping；“持续”作定语，用形容词constant，修饰名词track。故填keeping constant track of。
50. 拉帕河的支流在我面前展开，流经下面的山谷。
_________ _________ before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below.
【答案】 ①. Spreading ②. out
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。根据英汉意思对比可知，空处应填“展开”，可用动词短语spread out，句子已有谓语动词flow，空处应该用非谓语作状语，且spread out与逻辑主语branches of the Rapa River为主动关系，故用现在分词形式，句首单词首字母大写。故填Spreading out。
第二节（满分15分）
51. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“The People I Admire Most”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.人物简介;
2.钦佩的原因。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The People I Admire Most
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 The People I Admire Most
When it comes to the people I admire most, I can't help thinking of Fan Jinshi who is an archaeologist and a guard of Dunhuang.
After graduating from Peking University, Fan Jinshi chose to work in Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, which lies deep in the Gobi Desert. The living environment was terrible. She was deeply attracted by the works of art and desired to protect them for the future generations. She and her team overcame difficulties, explored scientific concepts and built a “digital Dunhuang”, which has balanced the relationship between cultural relics protection and tourism.
Fan Jinshi is called the daughter of Dunhuang She deserves the respect of all at home and abroad.
第三节（满分25分）
52. 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。
If there’s one thing I can’t stand people saying, it’s “I’m not good at anything. I don’t have any talent.” I just don’t buy that at all. To me, everyone has at least one talent, and while it sometimes takes you a lifetime to find, it does exist. There was a time when I didn’t believe that. What changed my mind was a seemingly small event that took place in 2023.
At that time, I was a high school student. I was a funny-looking skinny boy named Eugene Orowitz, who weighed barely 100 pounds. I was a good student, but as far as I was concerned, in just about every other department I was a loser. I wanted to fit in, to be someone and do something well. But I hadn’t found anything I was good at. One sunny afternoon, our gym class went out to the school’s running track. The teacher taught us various track and field events. I was a loser in all of them. Then came the javelin (标枪). Suddenly something inside me began saying, “Try it! Try it!” I had to wait for my turn, though, because several others wanted a break at the javelin too. Shy and scared, I watched them, trying not to look too eager. Finally, when everyone had had a chance to throw-the best throw going about 30 yards-I looked at the teacher.
“Hey, Orowitz, you want to try ” he asked.
Embarrassed, I looked down, but managed to nod my head.
“Well, come on then,” he said impatiently, and handed me the javelin. Behind me I could hear some of my classmates laughing. As I grasped the javelin in my hand, I was seized with a strange feeling-a new-found excitement. For some crazy reason, I was relaxed over what I was about to do, even though I’d never done it before. I raised the javelin over my head, took six quick steps and let the thing go. The same voice that had urged me into throwing it, now told me it was a good throw.
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。
I watched as the spear took off.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The night I took the javelin home with me.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】I watched as the spear took off. My heart quickened as the Javelin sailed through the sky and finally inserted heavily into the ground, surpassing 30 yards. It turned out to be the best throw. At the sight of the result, all my classmates present burst into thunderous applause. At that moment, the teacher patted me on the shoulder, smiling to encourage me to join the school team and practice more. Suddenly, a surge of confidence rose up inside me and I felt I gradually fitted in my class.
That night I took the javelin home with me. I stared at the javelin, reflecting on what had happened in the gym class. A thought suddenly occurred to me that I should practice it hard. The following months witnessed my efforts in practicing javelin. Finally, the glory of the champion in a javelin competition enveloped me and a smile spread across my face when I stepped onto the award platform. At the moment, it downed on me that everyone has a talent as long as he or she can make attempts with courage.
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等相关信息填写在答题卡上.
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, 再选涂其它答案标号。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）
第一节（共5小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman think of the movie
A. Frightening. B. Interesting. C. Boring.
2. Where does the man come from
A. America. B. France. C. Australia.
3. What sport does the woman like
A. Skating. B. Skiing. C. Swimming.
4. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Fix her car. B. Give her a ride. C. Complete the work.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Interests. B. Health. C. Studies.
第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
6. What is the man busy doing
A. Comforting the woman.
B. Looking into the accident.
C. Finding the damaged bike.
7. What do we know about the driver
A. He didn't drive fast.
B. He managed to save a boy.
C. He had a poor view of the road.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
8. What does the man have to do this afternoon
A. Have a meeting. B. See a doctor. C. Meet a lawyer.
9. What will the woman do for the man
A. Answer phone calls.
B. Send some documents.
C. Cancel an appointment.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
10. How many people are there in Peter's family
A. 3. B. 4. C.5.
11. When do the whole family walk the dog
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
12. What does Peter do at home
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
A. Do the laundry. B. Cook food. C. Sweep the floor.
13. What is the woman
A. A secretary. B. A tour guide. C. A travel agent.
14. How long will the vacation last
A. A week. B. Ten days. C. Two weeks.
15. How much is the package tour to Australia per person
A. $300. B. $500. C. $1,000.
16. Why won't the man go to Australia
A. It isn't warm enough.
B. The cost is a bit high.
C. He wants to go somewhere farther.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
17. When is the first meeting of the Garden Club this year
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
18. What's the aim of the Garden Club
A. To teach students to grow food.
B. To promote healthy and organic food.
C. To grow food for the school.
19. What will be served at the first meeting
A. Cabbages. B. Cucumbers. C. Tomatoes.
20 What do we know about first-year students
A. They can only work in the school garden.
B. They are not allowed to join the club.
C. They will take control of community garden.
第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每题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 events are virtual and highly interactive, where people come together to learn and have a good time on the web. Find an online event to enjoy. No matter what you’ re looking for, there’s one that’s just right for you.
·Chocolate Donuts- Free Workshop
Organizer: BAKE IT UP! & Lorena
Price: Free
Time: 3:00 pm — 4:30 pm, March 10
Join me and learn how to make this super easy dessert. These chocolate donuts baked with a cake y texture (口感) are soft and of course delicious. Dipped (蘸) in some chocolate, these donuts will be just the perfect gift for your friends or family!
The workshop will be live on Facebook & Instagram.
·Sweet Dreams PJ Party
Organizer: Secret Dance Addiction
Price: Free
Time: 9:00 pm — 12:00 pm, March 9
Feel healthier, more energetic and more alive as you rediscover what it means to DREAM with an expert- led session on the power of rest. Recharge your batteries and then dance yourself into a dream state with an exciting dance party.
Wear your pajamas (睡衣). This is a PJ party, after all!
·Chamber Music Concert
Organizer: Sands Films Music Room
Price: Free
Time: 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm, March 8
As spring brings hope of warmer days, Sands Films celebrates International Woman’s Day with a program of music from women composers (作曲家) inspired by the spirit of the Belle Epoque.
1. What can you do if you join the Chocolate Donuts event
A. Get a chocolate donut for free.
B. Learn how to make chocolate donuts.
C. Share your experience of making donuts.
D. Make friends with people who love chocolate donuts.
2. What is the main purpose of the “Sweet Dreams PJ Party”
A. To teach baking skills. B. To host a dance competition.
C. To contribute to healthy sleep habits. D. To celebrate International Women’s Day.
3. What is the common feature of the three events
A. They are all free of charge. B. They all involve physical activities.
C. They all take place during the daytime. D. They are all related to food and drinks.
B
My breakout fashion moment happened in the fourth grade. On this particular day, I was really feeling myself. I pulled on wildly colorful tights (紧身衣) and a black ruffled (有褶边的) skirt, followed by a light green T-shirt with dark purple dots. Then I added my final touch… a pair of yellow rain boots.
I climbed onto the school bus, smiling and feeling like a total star. But when I got off the bus, my friend John looked me up and down and said, “What are you wearing! ”
Everyone turned and looked at me, and I was discouraged. To be fair, John wasn’t trying to be mean. He was just shocked. But while my ego (自尊) took a minute to recover, a rebellious (叛逆的) voice in the back of my mind said, “No, I’m not showing up like everyone else.”
Style has always lit me up and felt key to my life on this planet. And through all my years, that little voice has remained. “I’m not showing up like everyone else.”
But the truth is, it isn’t about clothes. It’s about a powerful need to be accepted by the world as my true self. Personal style isn’t about being rebellious in order to draw attention. It is deeply rooted in a desire to be seen, not looked at, to be taken in as a whole and unique person by others.
But somehow, society can fall short of honoring and understanding this. There is a saying that states, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you into something else is the greatest achievement.” When it comes to style and clothes, this world very much has ideas on the “something else” we should be.
Wear the clothes you love. Let others do the same and accept the fact that in our short time here in this life together, it’s a beautiful honor to be human kaleidoscopes (万花筒).
4. What does the underlined word “mean” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Unkind. B. Anxious. C. Tough. D. Concerned.
5 What is the main message the author wants to express about personal style
A. It is important to dress in a rebellious way to attract attention.
B. Clothing choices are not important as long as one is true to oneself.
C. Society would never approve and understand everyone’s fashion choices.
D. Personal style is rooted in the desire to be fully and uniquely seen by others.
6. Why does the author quote a saying in Paragraph 6
A. To argue readers into following the footsteps of the others.
B. To prove it is challenging to stay true to oneself in today’s society.
C. To encourage readers to make continuous efforts to move forward.
D. To strengthen the idea that one should try to change himself to fit in.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A Unique Childhood Fashion Incident
B. The Importance of Being Different in Fashion
C. The Way to Create a Bold and Unique Fashion Style
D The Journey of Self-Acceptance Through Personal Style
C
We are now having face- to- face chats with friends instead of talking online. But have you ever been in a conversation that you wish you could run away from Scientists have proved that you might not be alone.
A research team surveyed 806 participants (参与者) about a recent conversation they had with someone close to them. The participants were asked about the actual length and their expected length of the conversation, and how long they thought the other person wanted to talk for.
About one-third of the conversation length was unwanted, according to the team’s paper published in the journal PNAS. Also, more participants believed that they wanted to end the conversation first. On average, they continued talking for 3.87 minutes before they found that the other speaker wished the same thing. Situations are similar when it comes to strangers. Only about 1.6 percent of the conversations ended when both parties wanted them to.
The paper pointed out that when they talk to strangers, what makes people “mask their desires” may be their politeness. When talking to close friends and family, it may be their kindness as ending the chat too soon may hurt the other’s feelings.
So, what is the best way to end a conversation Saying you only have a certain amount of time to talk at the start of the chat is a good place to start. “Remember conversations don’t end because people don’t know when the other person wants to go,” Adam Mastroianni who led the study told the Inverse website. You should make your partner feel good about the end of the chat by “clearly communicating that you had a nice time and would like to talk again”.
Mastroianni also suggested that the difficulty in ending conversations may be a “coordination (协调) problem”. It’s hard to tell your grandma you want to get off the phone just because you want the conversation to be over, for example.
However, in some ways, this dilemma (困境) may not be a bad thing. People need social connections, and conversation is a good way to make these connections happen.
8. What did the researchers find out in their survey
A. Most conversations ended when both speakers wanted.
B. Nearly half of the length of conversations was unwanted.
C. Ending conversations with strangers was easier than with friends.
D. Many people want to escape the conversation longer than they expect.
9. Why do people tend to hide their desire to end the conversation with strangers
A. To show their politeness. B. To gain social connections.
C. To avoid hurting others’ feelings. D. To make the conversation last longer.
10. According to Adam Mastroianni, what is an effective way to end a conversation
A. Saying goodbye immediately. B. Clearly communicating your desire.
C. Expressing your eagerness to talk again. D. Reminding the other of your limited time.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the dilemma of ending conversations
A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful.
D
As summer gives way to autumn, many of us long for warmth and sunlight. It is common for some of us to feel upset when the days get shorter. People call this phenomenon autumn sadness.
While autumn sadness is a common seasonal feeling we have as sunlight comes in shorter supply, for some people, it takes on a more serious form known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
SAD, a form of depression (抑郁症), mostly starts in late autumn or early winter and goes away in spring and summer. People who have SAD typically oversleep, overeat, and lose interest in activities they once enjoyed. Generally, almost all people suffering from SAD feel sad, helpless, and even desperate.
The exact cause of SAD is not yet completely understood, but several factors have been linked to its development. Johns Hopkins University suggests that reduced exposure (接触) to natural light during the autumn and winter months may disrupt the body’s internal clock and the hormones (荷尔蒙) produced, such as melatonin (褪黑素) and serotonin (血清素), which are related to sleep and emotions, respectively. This disruption can lead to depression.
Addressing SAD often requires medical help. Light therapy is a common and effective treatment. Patients are advised to expose themselves to sunlight or man-made light that imitates natural sunlight. Light therapy can help regulate patients’ hormones and get their lives back on track.
Moreover, living a healthier life, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule, taking part in regular physical activity, and having a balanced diet, can help manage SAD. But it’s also important that people seek help from a medical professional to determine the most suitable treatment plan for their specific needs.
It is worth noticing that, according to the National Institute of Mental Health of the US, in most cases, SAD begins in young adulthood. So, while embracing (接受) knowledge in books and classes, don’t forget to embrace the sunlight outdoors and get energy from nature!
12. What do we know about SAD
A. It usually starts in early autumn. B. It can lead to long- term depression.
C. Its main symptoms include feeling sad. D. It is most commonly found in older people.
13. According to Johns Hopkins University, what is a possible cause of SAD
A. An unbalanced diet. B. A lack of sunlight.
C. An irregular sleep schedule. D. A lack of physical exercise.
14. What do paragraphs 5 and 6 mainly talk about
A. How people can deal with SAD.
B. What people with SAD have in common.
C. Who people with SAD can turn to for help.
D. Why medical help is needed for people with SAD.
15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Young adults are the only group affected by SAD.
B. Embracing nature’s sunlight is enough to prevent SAD.
C. It’s important for young adults to take outdoor activities.
D. It’s never too late to embrace the beauty that nature offers.
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。
In an air-conditioned office, you may see men with sporting shorts while their female co-workers wear jackets to keep warm. Why do women feel cold more easily than men
The accepted answer is that men and women feel temperature differently. ___16___ One of the key factors of the metabolic (新陈代谢的) rate is our muscles. Generally speaking, men have more muscles than women, leading to a higher metabolic rate. ___17___ As a result, men, on average, do not feel cold as easily as women.
Yes, women and men have physical differences. But why is it women, in most cases, who feel more uncomfortable in a room set to a “comfortable” temperature The answer lies in the data bias (数据偏见) behind the model of temperature setting in buildings.
In a 2015 article in the journal Nature, Boris Kingma, a human thermal performance researcher in the Netherlands, pointed out that most office buildings set the temperature in light of a model based on men’s metabolic rate. ___18___ In other words, temperatures for comfort in office buildings are mainly comfortable for men, not women. In his article, Kingma called for the end of this so-called “bias in thermal comfort”.
___19___ In her book, Caroline Perez gave more examples in which women were ignored (忽视) in data collecting for scientific and technological research and design. Women are more likely to die from a serious car accident because a car’s safety equipment is designed for the typical body of a man. The medicine aspirin shows better performance in men since it was developed on data collected mostly from males. ___20___
A. It means that more heat is created.
B. This is just one example of data bias.
C. Our bodies produce heat through metabolism.
D. Female data were not considered when setting the model.
E. Usually, the men feel more comfortable under such temperatures.
F. Therefore, men usually don’t feel cold in an air- conditioned office.
G. Women, who form half of the world’s population, seem to be ignored in these cases.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分55分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Why did she spill the beans ” I thought regretfully. I’ll always remember that day when I was so surprised by all the ___21___ looks everyone was giving me. I couldn’t believe I would lose the friendship of the person I ___22___ the most.
Five years back, we ___23___ as classmates, but after a few months, we were like best friends. So, I never expected her to ___24___ me in such a big way.
I don’t know what made me tell Sally about my personal ___25___. She made the matter bigger than it was, adding her own ___26___ and telling everyone at school. It was like someone had stabbed me in the ___27___. After she ___28___ my secrets, everyone at school started laughing at me. After this terrible situation, I ___29___ schools. Sally ___30___ me many times, but I didn’t answer. My heart was broken.
I tried hard to ___31___ from the suffering I experienced. I started a new school life. But one day five years later, I met Anna at the market. She was my classmate from 3rd grade. She told me that Sally wasn’t the one who ___32___ my secrets to light. Mary was.
I was all at a loss. I wished I could have asked Sally about this. I wished I could go back in time and ___33___ my mistakes. From that, I learned a life ___34___ that we should trust those we love because one little mistake could ___35___ damage our lives.
21. A. friendly B. satisfied C. strange D. anxious
22. A. trusted B. desired C. attracted D. reminded
23. A. acted B. started C. played D. gathered
24. A. pressed B. challenged C. angered D. hurt
25. A. income B. effort C. life D. effect
26. A. details B. proposals C. figures D. performances
27. A. back B. head C. neck D. foot
28. A. gave up B. gave in C. gave off D. gave away
29. A. escaped B. changed C. skipped D. attended
30. A. reminded B. alarmed C. called D. visited
31. A. improve B. think C. draw D. recover
32. A. brought B. took C. carried D. fetched
33. A. exchange B. rate C. fix D. argue
34. A. experience B. course C. knowledge D. lesson
35. A. hardly B. really C. mentally 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。
The winter solstice(also called Dongzhi) occurs when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt(倾斜) away from the Sun. Although the winter solstice____36____(it) lasts only a moment, the term sometimes refers to the day on ____37____it happens. The date of the winter solstice____38____(vary) from year to year, and can fall anywhere____39____December 20 and December 23. It was very important because the people were economically dependent on monitoring the progress of the seasons. It’s when the sun reaches its____40____(far) southward point for the year. At this solstice, the Northern Hemisphere(半球) has its longest night of the year.
Since the 18th century, the term “midwinter” has sometimes been used with the winter solstice, although it carries other meanings as well.____41____(tradition), in many regions, the winter solstice____42____(see) as the middle of winter, but in some countries and calendars, it marks the____43____(begin) of winter.
As most are aware, daylight hours grow shorter as the winter solstice approaches, and begin to slowly____44____(length)afterward. For people living in the southern hemisphere, the South Pole is pointing towards the Sun,____45____(make) it summertime “Down Under”. And regardless of where you live, the solstice happens at the same moment for everyone on the planet.
第四部分写作（共三节满分50分）
第一节（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分）
根据汉语句子完成英语句子, 每个空格只能填一个单词。
46. 在他们的研究中，他们发现并测试了380种不同的中国古代疗法，这些方法为抗击疟疾带来了希望。
From their research, they discovered and tested 380 distinct ancient Chinese medical treatments that showed promise _________ _________ _________ _________ malaria.
47. 屠呦呦和她的团队成员甚至坚持在自己身上测试药物，以确保它是安全的。
Tu Youyou and her team members even _________ _________ testing the medicine on themselves to _________ _________ that it was safe.
48. 一方面，世界上有很多不同的群体，他们在没有新技术的情况下生活得很幸福。
On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily _________ _________ _________ _________ new technology.
49. 智能马桶也会持续记录你的健康状况。
Smart toilets will be________your health as well.
50. 拉帕河的支流在我面前展开，流经下面的山谷。
_________ _________ before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below.
第二节（满分15分）
51. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“The People I Admire Most”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.人物简介;
2.钦佩的原因。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The People I Admire Most
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第三节（满分25分）
52. 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。
If there’s one thing I can’t stand people saying, it’s “I’m not good at anything. I don’t have any talent.” I just don’t buy that at all. To me, everyone has at least one talent, and while it sometimes takes you a lifetime to find, it does exist. There was a time when I didn’t believe that. What changed my mind was a seemingly small event that took place in 2023.
At that time, I was a high school student. I was a funny-looking skinny boy named Eugene Orowitz, who weighed barely 100 pounds. I was a good student, but as far as I was concerned, in just about every other department I was a loser. I wanted to fit in, to be someone and do something well. But I hadn’t found anything I was good at. One sunny afternoon, our gym class went out to the school’s running track. The teacher taught us various track and field events. I was a loser in all of them. Then came the javelin (标枪). Suddenly something inside me began saying, “Try it! Try it!” I had to wait for my turn, though, because several others wanted a break at the javelin too. Shy and scared, I watched them, trying not to look too eager. Finally, when everyone had had a chance to throw-the best throw going about 30 yards-I looked at the teacher.
“Hey, Orowitz, you want to try ” he asked.
Embarrassed I looked down, but managed to nod my head.
“Well, come on then,” he said impatiently, and handed me the javelin. Behind me I could hear some of my classmates laughing. As I grasped the javelin in my hand, I was seized with a strange feeling-a new-found excitement. For some crazy reason, I was relaxed over what I was about to do, even though I’d never done it before. I raised the javelin over my head, took six quick steps and let the thing go. The same voice that had urged me into throwing it, now told me it was a good throw.
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。
I watched as the spear took off.
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The night I took the javelin home with me.
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第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节（共5小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman think of the movie
A. Frightening. B. Interesting. C. Boring.
2. Where does the man come from
A. America. B. France. C. Australia.
3. What sport does the woman like
A. Skating. B. Skiing. C. Swimming.
4. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Fix her car. B. Give her a ride. C. Complete the work.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Interests. B. Health. C. Studies.
第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
6. What is the man busy doing
A. Comforting the woman.
B. Looking into the accident.
C. Finding the damaged bike.
7. What do we know about the driver
A. He didn't drive fast.
B. He managed to save a boy.
C. He had a poor view of the road.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
8. What does the man have to do this afternoon
A Have a meeting. B. See a doctor. C. Meet a lawyer.
9. What will the woman do for the man
A. Answer phone calls.
B. Send some documents.
C. Cancel an appointment.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
10. How many people are there in Peter's family
A. 3. B. 4. C.5.
11. When do the whole family walk the dog
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
12. What does Peter do at home
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
A. Do the laundry. B. Cook food. C. Sweep the floor.
13. What is the woman
A. A secretary. B. A tour guide. C. A travel agent.
14. How long will the vacation last
A. A week. B. Ten days. C. Two weeks.
15. How much is the package tour to Australia per person
A. $300. B. $500. C. $1,000.
16. Why won't the man go to Australia
A. It isn't warm enough.
B. The cost is a bit high.
C. He wants to go somewhere farther.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
17. When is the first meeting of the Garden Club this year
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
18. What's the aim of the Garden Club
A. To teach students to grow food.
B. To promote healthy and organic food.
C. To grow food for the school.
19. What will be served at the first meeting
A. Cabbages. B. Cucumbers. C. Tomatoes.
20. What do we know about first-year students
A. They can only work in the school garden.
B. They are not allowed to join the club.
C. They will take control of community garden.
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 events are virtual and highly interactive, where people come together to learn and have a good time on the web. Find an online event to enjoy. No matter what you’ re looking for, there’s one that’s just right for you.
·Chocolate Donuts- Free Workshop
Organizer: BAKE IT UP! & Lorena
Price: Free
Time: 3:00 pm — 4:30 pm, March 10
Join me and learn how to make this super easy dessert. These chocolate donuts baked with a cake y texture (口感) are soft and of course delicious. Dipped (蘸) in some chocolate, these donuts will be just the perfect gift for your friends or family!
The workshop will be live on Facebook & Instagram.
·Sweet Dreams PJ Party
Organizer: Secret Dance Addiction
Price: Free
Time: 9:00 pm — 12:00 pm, March 9
Feel healthier, more energetic and more alive as you rediscover what it means to DREAM with an expert- led session on the power of rest. Recharge your batteries and then dance yourself into a dream state with an exciting dance party.
Wear your pajamas (睡衣). This is a PJ party, after all!
·Chamber Music Concert
Organizer: Sands Films Music Room
Price: Free
Time: 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm, March 8
As spring brings hope of warmer days, Sands Films celebrates International Woman’s Day with a program of music from women composers (作曲家) inspired by the spirit of the Belle Epoque.
1. What can you do if you join the Chocolate Donuts event
A. Get a chocolate donut for free.
B. Learn how to make chocolate donuts.
C. Share your experience of making donuts.
D. Make friends with people who love chocolate donuts.
2. What is the main purpose of the “Sweet Dreams PJ Party”
A. To teach baking skills. B. To host a dance competition.
C. To contribute to healthy sleep habits. D. To celebrate International Women’s Day.
3. What is the common feature of the three events
A. They are all free of charge. B. They all involve physical activities.
C. They all take place during the daytime. D. They are all related to food and drinks.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
B
My breakout fashion moment happened in the fourth grade. On this particular day, I was really feeling myself. I pulled on wildly colorful tights (紧身衣) and a black ruffled (有褶边的) skirt, followed by a light green T-shirt with dark purple dots. Then I added my final touch… a pair of yellow rain boots.
I climbed onto the school bus, smiling and feeling like a total star. But when I got off the bus, my friend John looked me up and down and said, “What are you wearing! ”
Everyone turned and looked at me, and I was discouraged. To be fair, John wasn’t trying to be mean. He was just shocked. But while my ego (自尊) took a minute to recover, a rebellious (叛逆的) voice in the back of my mind said, “No, I’m not showing up like everyone else.”
Style has always lit me up and felt key to my life on this planet. And through all my years, that little voice has remained. “I’m not showing up like everyone else.”
But the truth is, it isn’t about clothes. It’s about a powerful need to be accepted by the world as my true self. Personal style isn’t about being rebellious in order to draw attention. It is deeply rooted in a desire to be seen, not looked at, to be taken in as a whole and unique person by others.
But somehow, society can fall short of honoring and understanding this. There is a saying that states, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you into something else is the greatest achievement.” When it comes to style and clothes, this world very much has ideas on the “something else” we should be.
Wear the clothes you love. Let others do the same and accept the fact that in our short time here in this life together, it’s a beautiful honor to be human kaleidoscopes (万花筒).
4. What does the underlined word “mean” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Unkind. B. Anxious. C. Tough. D. Concerned.
5. What is the main message the author wants to express about personal style
A. It is important to dress in a rebellious way to attract attention.
B. Clothing choices are not important as long as one is true to oneself.
C. Society would never approve and understand everyone’s fashion choices.
D. Personal style is rooted in the desire to be fully and uniquely seen by others.
6. Why does the author quote a saying in Paragraph 6
A. To argue readers into following the footsteps of the others.
B. To prove it is challenging to stay true to oneself in today’s society.
C. To encourage readers to make continuous efforts to move forward.
D. To strengthen the idea that one should try to change himself to fit in.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A Unique Childhood Fashion Incident
B. The Importance of Being Different in Fashion
C. The Way to Create a Bold and Unique Fashion Style
D. The Journey of Self-Acceptance Through Personal Style
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. D
C
We are now having face- to- face chats with friends instead of talking online. But have you ever been in a conversation that you wish you could run away from Scientists have proved that you might not be alone.
A research team surveyed 806 participants (参与者) about a recent conversation they had with someone close to them. The participants were asked about the actual length and their expected length of the conversation and how long they thought the other person wanted to talk for.
About one-third of the conversation length was unwanted, according to the team’s paper published in the journal PNAS. Also, more participants believed that they wanted to end the conversation first. On average, they continued talking for 3.87 minutes before they found that the other speaker wished the same thing. Situations are similar when it comes to strangers. Only about 1.6 percent of the conversations ended when both parties wanted them to.
The paper pointed out that when they talk to strangers, what makes people “mask their desires” may be their politeness. When talking to close friends and family, it may be their kindness as ending the chat too soon may hurt the other’s feelings.
So, what is the best way to end a conversation Saying you only have a certain amount of time to talk at the start of the chat is a good place to start. “Remember conversations don’t end because people don’t know when the other person wants to go,” Adam Mastroianni who led the study told the Inverse website. You should make your partner feel good about the end of the chat by “clearly communicating that you had a nice time and would like to talk again”.
Mastroianni also suggested that the difficulty in ending conversations may be a “coordination (协调) problem”. It’s hard to tell your grandma you want to get off the phone just because you want the conversation to be over, for example.
However, in some ways, this dilemma (困境) may not be a bad thing. People need social connections, and conversation is a good way to make these connections happen.
8. What did the researchers find out in their survey
A. Most conversations ended when both speakers wanted.
B. Nearly half of the length of conversations was unwanted.
C. Ending conversations with strangers was easier than with friends.
D. Many people want to escape the conversation longer than they expect.
9. Why do people tend to hide their desire to end the conversation with strangers
A. To show their politeness. B. To gain social connections.
C. To avoid hurting others’ feelings. D. To make the conversation last longer.
10. According to Adam Mastroianni, what is an effective way to end a conversation
A. Saying goodbye immediately. B. Clearly communicating your desire.
C. Expressing your eagerness to talk again. D. Reminding the other of your limited time.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the dilemma of ending conversations
A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B
D
As summer gives way to autumn, many of us long for warmth and sunlight. It is common for some of us to feel upset when the days get shorter. People call this phenomenon autumn sadness.
While autumn sadness is a common seasonal feeling we have as sunlight comes in shorter supply, for some people, it takes on a more serious form known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
SAD, a form of depression (抑郁症), mostly starts in late autumn or early winter and goes away in spring and summer. People who have SAD typically oversleep, overeat, and lose interest in activities they once enjoyed. Generally, almost all people suffering from SAD feel sad, helpless, and even desperate.
The exact cause of SAD is not yet completely understood, but several factors have been linked to its development. Johns Hopkins University suggests that reduced exposure (接触) to natural light during the autumn and winter months may disrupt the body’s internal clock and the hormones (荷尔蒙) produced, such as melatonin (褪黑素) and serotonin (血清素), which are related to sleep and emotions, respectively. This disruption can lead to depression.
Addressing SAD often requires medical help. Light therapy is a common and effective treatment. Patients are advised to expose themselves to sunlight or man-made light that imitates natural sunlight. Light therapy can help regulate patients’ hormones and get their lives back on track.
Moreover, living a healthier life, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule, taking part in regular physical activity, and having a balanced diet, can help manage SAD. But it’s also important that people seek help from a medical professional to determine the most suitable treatment plan for their specific needs.
It is worth noticing that, according to the National Institute of Mental Health of the US, in most cases, SAD begins in young adulthood. So, while embracing (接受) knowledge in books and classes, don’t forget to embrace the sunlight outdoors and get energy from nature!
12. What do we know about SAD
A. It usually starts in early autumn. B. It can lead to long- term depression.
C. Its main symptoms include feeling sad. D. It is most commonly found in older people.
13. According to Johns Hopkins University, what is a possible cause of SAD
A. An unbalanced diet. B. A lack of sunlight.
C. An irregular sleep schedule. D. A lack of physical exercise.
14. What do paragraphs 5 and 6 mainly talk about
A. How people can deal with SAD.
B. What people with SAD have in common.
C. Who people with SAD can turn to for help.
D. Why medical help is needed for people with SAD.
15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Young adults are the only group affected by SAD.
B. Embracing nature’s sunlight is enough to prevent SAD.
C. It’s important for young adults to take outdoor activities.
D. It’s never too late to embrace the beauty that nature offers.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. C
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。
In an air-conditioned office, you may see men with sporting shorts while their female co-workers wear jackets to keep warm. Why do women feel cold more easily than men
The accepted answer is that men and women feel temperature differently. ___16___ One of the key factors of the metabolic (新陈代谢的) rate is our muscles. Generally speaking, men have more muscles than women, leading to a higher metabolic rate. ___17___ As a result, men, on average, do not feel cold as easily as women.
Yes, women and men have physical differences. But why is it women, in most cases, who feel more uncomfortable in a room set to a “comfortable” temperature The answer lies in the data bias (数据偏见) behind the model of temperature setting in buildings.
In a 2015 article in the journal Nature, Boris Kingma, a human thermal performance researcher in the Netherlands, pointed out that most office buildings set the temperature in light of a model based on men’s metabolic rate. ___18___ In other words, temperatures for comfort in office buildings are mainly comfortable for men, not women. In his article, Kingma called for the end of this so-called “bias in thermal comfort”.
___19___ In her book, Caroline Perez gave more examples in which women were ignored (忽视) in data collecting for scientific and technological research and design. Women are more likely to die from a serious car accident because a car’s safety equipment is designed for the typical body of a man. The medicine aspirin shows better performance in men since it was developed on data collected mostly from males. ___20___
A. It means that more heat is created.
B. This is just one example of data bias.
C. Our bodies produce heat through metabolism.
D. Female data were not considered when setting the model.
E. Usually, the men feel more comfortable under such temperatures.
F. Therefore, men usually don’t feel cold in an air- conditioned office.
G. Women, who form half of the world’s population, seem to be ignored in these cases.
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分55分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Why did she spill the beans ” I thought regretfully. I’ll always remember that day, when I was so surprised by all the ___21___ looks everyone was giving me. I couldn’t believe I would lose the friendship of the person I ___22___ the most.
Five years back, we ___23___ as classmates, but after a few months, we were like best friends. So, I never expected her to ___24___ me in such a big way.
I don’t know what made me tell Sally about my personal ___25___. She made the matter bigger than it was, adding her own ___26___ and telling everyone at school. It was like someone had stabbed me in the ___27___. After she ___28___ my secrets, everyone at school started laughing at me. After this terrible situation, I ___29___ schools. Sally ___30___ me many times, but I didn’t answer. My heart was broken.
I tried hard to ___31___ from the suffering I experienced. I started a new school life. But one day five years later, I met Anna at the market. She was my classmate from 3rd grade. She told me that Sally wasn’t the one who ___32___ my secrets to light. Mary was.
I was all at a loss. I wished I could have asked Sally about this. I wished I could go back in time and ___33___ my mistakes. From that, I learned a life ___34___ that we should trust those we love because one little mistake could ___35___ damage our lives.
21. A. friendly B. satisfied C. strange D. anxious
22. A. trusted B. desired C. attracted D. reminded
23. A. acted B. started C. played D. gathered
24. A. pressed B. challenged C. angered D. hurt
25. A. income B. effort C. life D. effect
26. A. details B. proposals C. figures D. performances
27. A. back B. head C. neck D. foot
28. A. gave up B. gave in C. gave off D. gave away
29. A. escaped B. changed C. skipped D. attended
30. A. reminded B. alarmed C. called D. visited
31. A. improve B. think C. draw D. recover
32. A. brought B. took C. carried D. fetched
33. A. exchange B. rate C. fix D. argue
34. A. experience B. course C. knowledge D. lesson
35. A. hardly B. really C. mentally D. slowly
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. A
第二节（共10小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The winter solstice(also called Dongzhi) occurs when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt(倾斜) away from the Sun. Although the winter solstice____36____(it) lasts only a moment, the term sometimes refers to the day on ____37____it happens. The date of the winter solstice____38____(vary) from year to year, and can fall anywhere____39____December 20 and December 23. It was very important because the people were economically dependent on monitoring the progress of the seasons. It’s when the sun reaches its____40____(far) southward point for the year. At this solstice, the Northern Hemisphere(半球) has its longest night of the year.
Since the 18th century, the term “midwinter” has sometimes been used with the winter solstice, although it carries other meanings as well.____41____(tradition), in many regions, the winter solstice____42____(see) as the middle of winter, but in some countries and calendars, it marks the____43____(begin) of winter.
As most are aware, daylight hours grow shorter as the winter solstice approaches, and begin to slowly____44____(length)afterward. For people living in the southern hemisphere, the South Pole is pointing towards the Sun,____45____(make) it summertime “Down Under”. And regardless of where you live, the solstice happens at the same moment for everyone on the planet.
【答案】36. itself
37. which 38. varies
39. between
40. farthest
41. Traditionally
42. is seen
43. beginning
44. lengthen
45. making
第四部分写作（共三节满分50分）
第一节（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分）
根据汉语句子完成英语句子, 每个空格只能填一个单词。
46. 在他们的研究中，他们发现并测试了380种不同的中国古代疗法，这些方法为抗击疟疾带来了希望。
From their research, they discovered and tested 380 distinct ancient Chinese medical treatments that showed promise _________ _________ _________ _________ malaria.
【答案】 ①. in ②. the ③. fight ④. against
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。根据英汉意思对比可知，空处需要补充一个短语来说明这些治疗方法在哪个方面显示出了希望，结合句意表示“为抗击……”，可用介词短语in the fight against表示“在抗击……的过程中”。故填①in；②the；③fight；④against。
47. 屠呦呦和她的团队成员甚至坚持在自己身上测试药物，以确保它是安全的。
Tu Youyou and her team members even _________ _________ testing the medicine on themselves to _________ _________ that it was safe.
【答案】 ①. insisted ②. on ③. make ④. sure
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和时态。对比中英文句意可知，①②空处需表示“坚持”之意，insist on“坚持”，动词短语，符合题意；根据后文was可知，空处谓语动词需用一般过去时。故填① insisted ② on；③④空处需表示“确保”之意，应为make sure，应用动词不定式的形式表示目的，空前为to，③ make ④ sure。故答案为① insisted ② on ③ make ④ sure。
48. 一方面，世界上有很多不同的群体，他们在没有新技术的情况下生活得很幸福。
On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily _________ _________ _________ _________ new technology.
【答案】 ①. in ②. the ③. absence ④. of
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语。根据英汉意思对比可知，空处应填“在没有……的情况下”，应用介词短语in the absence of用来表示在没有某物的情况下。故填in the absence of。
49. 智能马桶也会持续记录你的健康状况。
Smart toilets will be________your health as well.
【答案】keeping constant track of
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和时态。结合原句，分析句子可知，“记录”是谓语动词，可用动词短语keep track of表示，结合句意和空格前will be可知，用将来进行时，动词keep用现在分词形式keeping；“持续”作定语，用形容词constant，修饰名词track。故填keeping constant track of。
50. 拉帕河的支流在我面前展开，流经下面的山谷。
_________ _________ before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below.
【答案】 ①. Spreading ②. out
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。根据英汉意思对比可知，空处应填“展开”，可用动词短语spread out，句子已有谓语动词flow，空处应该用非谓语作状语，且spread out与逻辑主语branches of the Rapa River为主动关系，故用现在分词形式，句首单词首字母大写。故填Spreading out。
第二节（满分15分）
51. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“The People I Admire Most”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.人物简介;
2.钦佩的原因。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The People I Admire Most
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【答案】 The People I Admire Most
When it comes to the people I admire most, I can't help thinking of Fan Jinshi who is an archaeologist and a guard of Dunhuang.
After graduating from Peking University, Fan Jinshi chose to work in Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, which lies deep in the Gobi Desert. The living environment was terrible. She was deeply attracted by the works of art and desired to protect them for the future generations. She and her team overcame difficulties, explored scientific concepts and built a “digital Dunhuang”, which has balanced the relationship between cultural relics protection and tourism.
Fan Jinshi is called the daughter of Dunhuang She deserves the respect of all at home and abroad.
第三节（满分25分）
52. 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。
If there’s one thing I can’t stand people saying, it’s “I’m not good at anything. I don’t have any talent.” I just don’t buy that at all. To me, everyone has at least one talent, and while it sometimes takes you a lifetime to find, it does exist. There was a time when I didn’t believe that. What changed my mind was a seemingly small event that took place in 2023.
At that time, I was a high school student. I was a funny-looking skinny boy named Eugene Orowitz, who weighed barely 100 pounds. I was a good student, but as far as I was concerned, in just about every other department I was a loser. I wanted to fit in, to be someone and do something well. But I hadn’t found anything I was good at. One sunny afternoon, our gym class went out to the school’s running track. The teacher taught us various track and field events. I was a loser in all of them. Then came the javelin (标枪). Suddenly something inside me began saying, “Try it! Try it!” I had to wait for my turn, though, because several others wanted a break at the javelin too. Shy and scared, I watched them, trying not to look too eager. Finally, when everyone had had a chance to throw-the best throw going about 30 yards-I looked at the teacher.
“Hey, Orowitz, you want to try ” he asked.
Embarrassed, I looked down, but managed to nod my head.
“Well, come on then,” he said impatiently, and handed me the javelin. Behind me I could hear some of my classmates laughing. As I grasped the javelin in my hand, I was seized with a strange feeling-a new-found excitement. For some crazy reason, I was relaxed over what I was about to do, even though I’d never done it before. I raised the javelin over my head, took six quick steps and let the thing go. The same voice that had urged me into throwing it, now told me it was a good throw.
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。
I watched as the spear took off.
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The night I took the javelin home with me.
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【答案】I watched as the spear took off. My heart quickened as the Javelin sailed through the sky and finally inserted heavily into the ground, surpassing 30 yards. It turned out to be the best throw. At the sight of the result, all my classmates present burst into thunderous applause. At that moment, the teacher patted me on the shoulder, smiling to encourage me to join the school team and practice more. Suddenly, a surge of confidence rose up inside me and I felt I gradually fitted in my class.
That night I took the javelin home with me. I stared at the javelin, reflecting on what had happened in the gym class. A thought suddenly occurred to me that I should practice it hard. The following months witnessed my efforts in practicing javelin. Finally, the glory of the champion in a javelin competition enveloped me and a smile spread across my face when I stepped onto the award platform. At the moment, it downed on me that everyone has a talent as long as he or she can make attempts with courage.
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