2024-2025学年福建宁德五校高三上学期11月期中考试英语试题（含答案，无听力音频无听力原文）
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2024-2025学年福建宁德五校高三上学期11月期中考试英语试题
（满分150分，120分钟完卷）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At school. B. In the gym. C. At the cinema.
2. What does the man mean
A. The woman needs tests. B. He can find no way out. C. The woman is seriously ill.
3. What will the boy buy
A. A folder. B. Scissors. C. A notebook.
4. When will the concert start
A. At 6:45. B. At 6:55. C. At 7:05.
5. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. Methods of recycling. B. A topic for the project. C. Causes of air pollution.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What does the girl want Mike to do
A. Look for a dictionary. B. Take a walk with her later. C. Meet her at the library earlier.
7. What time was the girl supposed to go to the library
A. At 7:30. B. At9. C. At 10.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What subject is the man poor at
A. Science. B. English. C. Math.
9. What does the man ask the woman to do after class
A. Help him with his homework. B. Give him the pencil back. C. Lend him her pencil.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers doing
A. Decorating their restaurant.
B. Having dinner at a restaurant.
C. Preparing the ingredients they need.
11. What has the woman put on the tables
A. Glasses, salt and pepper. B. Flowers, knives and forks. C. Candles, menus and glasses.
12. How soon will the speakers light the candles
A. In an hour. B. In fifteen minutes. C. In forty-five minutes.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When does the man need to submit his application
A. By January 2nd. B. By May 1st. C. By September 3rd.
14. How many people applied last year
A Fifty. B. Twenty. C. Seventeen.
15. What did the woman advise the man to do
A. Join in the open house. B. Apply for a scholarship. C. Look for the school’s website.
16. Who might the woman be
A. A student. B. A professor. C. An administration assistant.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is Patrick Miller
A. A well-known cook.
B. A director of the Palace Hotel.
C. A host of the Food and Drink Show.
18. What did the speaker do first after leaving school
A. She attended a secretarial college.
B. She worked in the Palace Hotel.
C. She took a cookery course.
19. What is the speaker expected to do for Patrick
A Collect cookery books. B. Entertain customers. C. Prepare the working lunch.
20. What does the speaker say about her job
A. She loves it very much. B. She learns a lot from it. C. She is very bus y every day.
第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM representing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, is vital for innovation. Summer programs for high school students provide great experiences that inspire interest and career aspirations in these important fields.
Program in Math for Young Scientists
This program is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
Simons Summer Research
It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events free of charge. They will conclude the program by producing a written research abstract and research poster.
Future Matters Program
It is an 8-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Research Science Institute
It is the first cost-free summer program of its kind. During this six-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program students attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare written and oral presentations to present their research.
1. What’s special in Program in Math for Young Scientists
A. Offering non-math activities. B. Customizing personal schedules.
C. Developing independent skills. D. registering international students.
2. What program is most suitable for students aiming to become doctors
A. Research Science Institute. B. Simons Summer Research.
C. Future Matters Program. D. Program in Math for Young Scientists.
3. What do Simons Summer Research and Research Science Institute have in common
A. Theme. B. Expense. C. Duration. D. Content.
B
Sewing is frequently seen as an enjoyable and artistic activity. However, have you ever taken a moment to consider that for countless individuals worldwide, a sewing machine goes beyond its role as merely a tool, instead frequently serving as their crucial source of income
When Margaret Jankowski discovered this, she chose to establish The Sewing Machine Project, an organization dedicated to collecting donated sewing machines and distributing them in remote areas such as Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Guam, and Kosovo. Additionally, the organization seeks to assist communities in Detroit and New Orleans.
After a tsunami struck Sri Lanka, Margaret was profoundly affected by the tale of a specific woman. The disaster ruined the woman’s village, resulting in her losing everything, including her sewing machine, which had been her primary means of earning a living. Moved by this story, Margaret made the decision to gather used sewing machines and ship them to Sri Lanka. After she announced her idea on a local news program, donations of sewing machines began pouring in from the community.
The Sewing Machine Project covers a basic yet necessary need of many impoverished people around the world. For them, sewing can be a tool for survival. Whether in a factory or at home, a sewing machine can be the door to brighter financial opportunities. A sewing machine can also enable many to preserve their cultural identity. After Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, a community of New Orleans that wears skillfully-made suits for their own traditional festival lost many of their sewing machines. Since then, the non-profit organization has distributed hundreds of machines among the creators of the costumes, helping them maintain their tradition as well as their income.
4. What is the purpose of including a question in the first paragraph
A. To question the importance of sewing.
B. To emphasize the role of sewing.
C. To introduce the sewing project.
D. To provide background information about sewing.
5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Inspiration for the project. B. The experience of Margaret in 2004.
C. The story of a woman in Sri Lanka. D. Destruction of the 2004 tsunami.
6. What does the underlined word “impoverished” in paragraph 4 mean
A. uneducated. B. badly-off. C. exhausted. D. pessimistic.
7. Why is the community in New Orleans mentioned in the end
A. To highlight its cultural identity.
B. To prove the importance of keeping traditions.
C. To explain how organizations can provide immediate disaster relief.
D. To show another function of sewing machines.
C
US and Canadian researchers recently calculated the total amount of the worlds groundwater and estimated that it is equal to a lake 180 metres deep covering the entire Earth. This makes groundwater the largest active freshwater resource on the planet. The team also investigated its age. How did they do this
Humans introduced a convenient time signature on the Earth when we started testing atomic (原子的) weapons. This leaves a time stamp which can be found in water, rocks and living organisms. By seeing if radioactivity (放射性) from atomic bomb testing was present in the groundwater, the researchers could estimate that about 6% of this groundwater is younger than 50 years old. If this water was spread evenly over the continents, then there is just three metres depth of modern groundwater spread equally over the continents.
It could be argued that if we use only this modern groundwater, then this is sustainable, as we know that it has been replaced or recharged (被补充) by natural processes over the last 50 years. But how quickly groundwater recharges changes over time.
Water has to reach the inside of rocks, either now or in the past. This means that the amount of rainfall has to be more than the amount of water evaporating (蒸发) from the land surface, and more than the amount of water used by all the plants. When this occurs, fresh water can recharge the groundwater from either water “leaking” from the beds of rivers or from rainwater that passes through the soil.
In many parts of the world we know that groundwater recharge varies due to natural climate variability such as El Nino. Groundwater recharge will also change with global warming.
8. How did the researchers estimate the age of the groundwater
A. By analyzing its chemical composition. B. By testing atomic bomb.
C. By examining its freshness. D. By finding its time stamp.
9. What do people think of the supply of “modern” groundwater
A It’s limited. B. It’s fresh. C. It’s vital. D. It’s abundant.
10. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Water evaporating. B. Water leaking from river beds.
C. Water getting into rocks. D. Water being used by all the plants.
11. What are the last three paragraphs mainly talking about
A. Groundwater sustainability. B. Climate variability.
C. Groundwater exploration. D. Global warming.
D
You may never know why. The email will arrive and reasons offered for your rejection might be the real ones - or not. Bosses have always spied on their employees, then judged them. Now the rise of the online self means the employer’s eye can travel still farther.
Even before the pandemic, research found that 28% of large companies had turned down applicants after carrying out such checks. And it is becoming more popular: Reed Screening, a large agency, was asked to run over a third more social-media checks in December 2021 than a year earlier. This month the government gave the practice approval when the Department for Education said schools and colleges “should consider carrying out an online search as part of their due diligence (尽职调查)”.
The way screening works is simple: Any “problematic” behaviours will be marked with a red flag. There are laws governing such online screening. David Erdos head of the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Law, says that companies are supposed to warn candidates before screening their social media and tell them that they have the right to hold back permission. Some companies follow these rules, but others may not. As for the right to refuse, it is hardly practicable. “Who on earth is going to be that person who says: ‘Hang on a minute, I’m not happy about that ’” asks Mr. Erdos. “That itself is likely to be a red flag.”
All agree that the spread of online screening is alarming, as it is so unforgiving. “People may be unable ever to be free of their online past,” says Mr. Erdos. As indeed some footballers, recently punished for comments made almost a decade ago when they were but teenagers, have found to their cost.
Those within the industry think laws should be tightened, with punishment for illegal act. In the meantime, being very careful is advisable. In talks to university students, Mr. Erdos warns them what companies will do to their social media when they apply for jobs. They are “universally terrified ”, he says. And rightly so.
12. What can we infer about online screening from paragraph 2
A. It is discouraged by large companies.
B It is becoming increasingly acceptable in applicants.
C. It is more widely applied.
D. It highlights the wisdom of employers.
13. How do applicants usually respond to online screening
A. They become indifferent to the red flags.
B. They have to give in to it.
C. They reject the screening.
D. They ignore their online profiles.
14. What is Mr Erdos’ opinion on posting comments online
A. It is a fair way to evaluate employee. B. University students are free to do it.
C. It should be under strict laws. D. Its effect is hard to remove.
15. What could be a suitable title for the text
A. Fix Your Eyes on Online Screening
B. Your Employer Is Watching You Remotely
C. Social-media Checks Are Around the Corner
D. Checks Online Are to Blame for Unemployment
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。
Kenny Eating House is always crowded from late afternoon until midnight, with so many people surrounding the tables. ____16____ The moment customers show any signs of leaving, a few people rush in to take their place. The one who secures the table will stand at the table proudly waving his relatives or friends over, while the losers will be down in the mouth.
____17____ You next have to get the attention of the busy waiters rushing about to serve the customers. You will usually hear the words ‘hot water’ being shouted out as they pass, even if they are not holding any such thing! ____18____ In between trying to catch the attention of the waiters and looking through the menu, you will hear customers complaining about the slow service.
When the waiter comes to take your order, he is usually impatient. If customers can’t decide, the waiters might just walk away, making it hard for them to get attention again. The waiters often yell the orders to the cooks in the back. ____19____
Whenever the crowd gets too thick, the waiters will ask customers to share their tables with those standing. When the tables are shared by two different groups of people, the loudness becomes incredibly deafening. With the noise of clanging plates and loud voices, you must raise your voice to be heard. ____20____ The exhausted waiters can finally take a moment to sit down, enjoying a chat or a cigarette. The activity at the eating place winds down, ready to recover before the next day of madness arrives.
A. This is in fact their smart way of clearing the way.
B. They will be watching for a table that might be available soon.
C. Don’t give up.
D. By the midnight the crowd begin to thin and the noise dies down
E. They are occupied around the clock.
F. However, finding a seat doesn’t mean the end of waiting.
G. This behavior makes the place feel very busy.
第三部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have been reading books for as long as I can remember. I have always loved to read and never thought ____21____ about this hobby—until I heard that some people consider reading to be “nerdy”. When did having a ____22____ for reading become associated with being a so-called nerd (书呆子) People who ____23____ others for their love of novels just don’t understand what bookworms experience when reading stories. They don’t ____24____ the feeling of wonder and amazement that comes from these paper pages, the ____25____ roller coaster the stories set us on.
Books are like loyal friends—always ____26____ for the day you decide enough is enough in the real world. You take their hand and ____27____ into a whole other universe with them. Throughout my life, I have managed to get through tough times by disappearing into a book, into the story of another ____28____ . I envelop myself in the conflicts, crazy plot twists and small successes that ____29____ these novels, and I forget about the _____30_____ moments in life temporarily. When I finish reading, I often say to myself, “If that character can _____31_____ in a situation like that, I can _____32_____ make it through this day.”
Novels have inspired me and helped lead the way through _____33_____ toward the light. I’m just going to keep _____34_____ the pages of my life and maybe one day, I’ll reach a happy ending that allows me to _____35_____ the book and, with a smile on my face, pass it on to the next bookworm to start a brand new story.
21. A. again B. otherwise C. deeply D. well
22. A. reason B. word C. affection D. talent
23. A. judge B. ignore C. know D. blame
24. A. communicate B. appreciate C. express D. overcome
25. A. beautiful B. awful C. real D. emotional
26. A. responsible B. necessary C. ready D. desperate
27. A. skip B. change C. look D. burst
28. A. buyer B. publisher C. reader D. character
29. A. make up B. contribute C. break down D. light up
30. A. history-making B. last-minute C. rock bottom D. mountain peak
31. A. survive B. fall C. pray D. act
32. A. freely B. gently C. surely D. clearly
33. A. history B. violence C. water D. darkness
34. A. printing B. turning C. displaying D. tearing
35. A. sell B. close C. consult D. read
第二节 （共10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。
Mingsha Mountain, situated in Dunhuang City in western China, is renowned for the unique sounds ____36____ (produce) by the wind as it blows across the sand dunes. When you stroll through the shifting sand, sometimes you can hear loud noises from beneath your ____37____ (foot). This is how the mountain got its name — Mingsha, which means “Singing Sand” Mountain.
Lying among the towering sand dunes is a remarkable sight. The spring, which looks like a crescent moon (新月), ____38____ (exist) for thousands of years , and has never dried up.
The formation and ongoing existence of the Crescent Spring ____39____ (be) related to its geographic location. The flowing water joins here to form it. ____40____ average , the evaporation (蒸发) there is more than sixty times ____41____ of the annual rainfall. Despite the extreme dryness, the stable water source ensures a ____42____ (continue) water supply to the spring. Another factor contributing to the spring’s survival is the low-lying land. Whenever there is a sandstorm, it forms ____43____ upward air flow between the surrounding sand mountains. This air flow pushes the sand back up to the tops of the dunes, ____44____ (save) the Crescent Spring from being destroyed by quicksand. The Crescent Spring, ____45____ beauty attracts tourists from home and abroad , has become a romantic paradise for visitors.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假设你是学生会干部李华，学校即将举办一场主题为“汉字的魅力”（The Charm of Chinese Characters）的文化展览，你打算邀请国际学生Emma参加。请撰写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 对Emma的邀请；
2. 介绍活动的主要内容和安排
注意：1.写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Emma,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One Saturday morning, Allen woke up to find the house unusually quiet. Typically, his mom would be up making breakfast and tidying up, but not this time. Hearing her cough, Allen knocked on her door and asked anxiously, “Mom, are you alright ” “Sweetheart,” she replied weakly. “I’ve got a bad cold. You can have cereal for breakfast and watch cartoons while I rest in bed.”
Allen poured some cereal into a bowl and ate the pieces dry. Mom must feel very bad if she was staying in bed all day. How could Allen help First, he wiped up the crumbs of cereal he left on the kitchen counter. He also put away the cereal box neatly, so the kitchen looked just as it did when he woke up. But what else could he do Allen thought. Saturday was the day when mom did laundry. Allen loved to watch the clothes spinning in the machine. That should be fun! He ran to his room to get the laundry basket, inside which there was his mother’s favorite white dress, among other clothes and a pair of red socks.
Allen opened the door to the washer and put the clothing inside. He had watched Mom do laundry lots of times, so he knew where to find the washing powder and how to pour it into the machine. Finally, he closed the door and pressed the big button that said “START.” Allen looked through the round glass window. Water was pouring in, and the machine was starting to spin, making his clothing tumble (滚动) around. That was easy!
Allen was watching cartoons when he heard the washing machine beep, indicating that the laundry was finished. He opened the door, took out the damp clothes, moved them into the dryer. Everything looked clean, and he felt a sense of pride. Then he pulled out a pink dress among the clothes.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1
But he remembered there was no pink dress in the laundry basket.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2
Holding the neatly folded pink dress, Allen nervously knocked at his mom’s bedroom door again.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
（满分150分，120分钟完卷）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At school. B. In the gym. C. At the cinema.
2 What does the man mean
A. The woman needs tests. B. He can find no way out. C. The woman is seriously ill.
3. What will the boy buy
A. A folder. B. Scissors. C. A notebook.
4. When will the concert start
A. At 6:45. B. At 6:55. C. At 7:05.
5. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. Methods of recycling. B. A topic for the project. C. Causes of air pollution.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What does the girl want Mike to do
A. Look for a dictionary. B. Take a walk with her later. C. Meet her at the library earlier.
7. What time was the girl supposed to go to the library
A. At 7:30. B. At9. C. At 10.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What subject is the man poor at
A. Science. B. English. C. Math.
9. What does the man ask the woman to do after class
A. Help him with his homework. B. Give him the pencil back. C. Lend him her pencil.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers doing
A. Decorating their restaurant.
B. Having dinner at a restaurant.
C. Preparing the ingredients they need.
11. What has the woman put on the tables
A. Glasses, salt and pepper. B. Flowers, knives and forks. C. Candles, menus and glasses.
12. How soon will the speakers light the candles
A. In an hour. B. In fifteen minutes. C. In forty-five minutes.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When does the man need to submit his application
A. By January 2nd. B. By May 1st. C. By September 3rd.
14. How many people applied last year
A. Fifty. B. Twenty. C. Seventeen.
15. What did the woman advise the man to do
A. Join in the open house. B. Apply for a scholarship. C. Look for the school’s website.
16. Who might the woman be
A. A student. B. A professor. C. An administration assistant.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is Patrick Miller
A. A well-known cook.
B. A director of the Palace Hotel.
C. A host of the Food and Drink Show.
18. What did the speaker do first after leaving school
A. She attended a secretarial college.
B. She worked in the Palace Hotel.
C. She took a cookery course.
19. What is the speaker expected to do for Patrick
A Collect cookery books. B. Entertain customers. C. Prepare the working lunch.
20. What does the speaker say about her job
A. She loves it very much. B. She learns a lot from it. C. She is very bus y every day.
听力1-5 AABCB 6-10ABABA 11-15BCBAA 16-20CACBA
第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM, representing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, is vital for innovation. Summer programs for high school students provide great experiences that inspire interest and career aspirations in these important fields.
Program in Math for Young Scientists
This program is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
Simons Summer Research
It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events free of charge. They will conclude the program by producing a written research abstract and research poster.
Future Matters Program
It is an 8-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Research Science Institute
It is the first cost-free summer program of its kind. During this six-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program students attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare written and oral presentations to present their research.
1. What’s special in Program in Math for Young Scientists
A. Offering non-math activities. B. Customizing personal schedules.
C. Developing independent skills. D. registering international students.
2. What program is most suitable for students aiming to become doctors
A. Research Science Institute. B. Simons Summer Research.
C. Future Matters Program. D. Program in Math for Young Scientists.
3. What do Simons Summer Research and Research Science Institute have in common
A. Theme. B. Expense. C. Duration. D. Content.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
B
Sewing is frequently seen as an enjoyable and artistic activity. However, have you ever taken a moment to consider that for countless individuals worldwide, a sewing machine goes beyond its role as merely a tool, instead frequently serving as their crucial source of income
When Margaret Jankowski discovered this, she chose to establish The Sewing Machine Project, an organization dedicated to collecting donated sewing machines and distributing them in remote areas such as Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Guam, and Kosovo. Additionally, the organization seeks to assist communities in Detroit and New Orleans.
After a tsunami struck Sri Lanka, Margaret was profoundly affected by the tale of a specific woman. The disaster ruined the woman’s village, resulting in her losing everything, including her sewing machine, which had been her primary means of earning a living. Moved by this story, Margaret made the decision to gather used sewing machines and ship them to Sri Lanka. After she announced her idea on a local news program, donations of sewing machines began pouring in from the community.
The Sewing Machine Project covers a basic yet necessary need of many impoverished people around the world. For them, sewing can be a tool for survival. Whether in a factory or at home, a sewing machine can be the door to brighter financial opportunities. A sewing machine can also enable many to preserve their cultural identity. After Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, a community of New Orleans that wears skillfully-made suits for their own traditional festival lost many of their sewing machines. Since then, the non-profit organization has distributed hundreds of machines among the creators of the costumes, helping them maintain their tradition as well as their income.
4. What is the purpose of including a question in the first paragraph
A. To question the importance of sewing.
B. To emphasize the role of sewing.
C. To introduce the sewing project.
D. To provide background information about sewing.
5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Inspiration for the project. B. The experience of Margaret in 2004.
C. The story of a woman in Sri Lanka. D. Destruction of the 2004 tsunami.
6. What does the underlined word “impoverished” in paragraph 4 mean
A. uneducated. B. badly-off. C. exhausted. D. pessimistic.
7. Why is the community in New Orleans mentioned in the end
A. To highlight its cultural identity.
B. To prove the importance of keeping traditions.
C. To explain how organizations can provide immediate disaster relief.
D. To show another function of sewing machines.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
C
US and Canadian researchers recently calculated the total amount of the worlds groundwater and estimated that it is equal to a lake 180 metres deep covering the entire Earth. This makes groundwater the largest active freshwater resource on the planet. The team also investigated its age. How did they do this
Humans introduced a convenient time signature on the Earth when we started testing atomic (原子的) weapons. This leaves a time stamp which can be found in water, rocks and living organisms. By seeing if radioactivity (放射性) from atomic bomb testing was present in the groundwater, the researchers could estimate that about 6% of this groundwater is younger than 50 years old. If this water was spread evenly over the continents, then there is just three metres depth of modern groundwater spread equally over the continents.
It could be argued that if we use only this modern groundwater, then this is sustainable, as we know that it has been replaced or recharged (被补充) by natural processes over the last 50 years. But how quickly groundwater recharges changes over time.
Water has to reach the inside of rocks, either now or in the past. This means that the amount of rainfall has to be more than the amount of water evaporating (蒸发) from the land surface, and more than the amount of water used by all the plants. When this occurs, fresh water can recharge the groundwater from either water “leaking” from the beds of rivers or from rainwater that passes through the soil.
In many parts of the world we know that groundwater recharge varies due to natural climate variability such as El Nino. Groundwater recharge will also change with global warming.
8. How did the researchers estimate the age of the groundwater
A. By analyzing its chemical composition. B. By testing atomic bomb.
C. By examining its freshness. D. By finding its time stamp.
9. What do people think of the supply of “modern” groundwater
A. It’s limited. B. It’s fresh. C. It’s vital. D. It’s abundant.
10. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Water evaporating. B. Water leaking from river beds.
C. Water getting into rocks. D. Water being used by all the plants.
11. What are the last three paragraphs mainly talking about
A. Groundwater sustainability. B. Climate variability.
C. Groundwater exploration. D. Global warming.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. A
D
You may never know why. The email will arrive and reasons offered for your rejection might be the real ones - or not. Bosses have always spied on their employees, then judged them. Now the rise of the online self means the employer’s eye can travel still farther.
Even before the pandemic, research found that 28% of large companies had turned down applicants after carrying out such checks. And it is becoming more popular: Reed Screening, a large agency, was asked to run over a third more social-media checks in December 2021 than a year earlier. This month the government gave the practice approval when the Department for Education said schools and colleges “should consider carrying out an online search as part of their due diligence (尽职调查)”.
The way screening works is simple: Any “problematic” behaviours will be marked with a red flag. There are laws governing such online screening. David Erdos head of the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Law, says that companies are supposed to warn candidates before screening their social media and tell them that they have the right to hold back permission. Some companies follow these rules, but others may not. As for the right to refuse, it is hardly practicable. “Who on earth is going to be that person who says: ‘Hang on a minute, I’m not happy about that ’” asks Mr. Erdos. “That itself is likely to be a red flag.”
All agree that the spread of online screening is alarming, as it is so unforgiving. “People may be unable ever to be free of their online past,” says Mr. Erdos. As indeed some footballers, recently punished for comments made almost a decade ago when they were but teenagers, have found to their cost.
Those within the industry think laws should be tightened, with punishment for illegal act. In the meantime, being very careful is advisable. In talks to university students, Mr. Erdos warns them what companies will do to their social media when they apply for jobs. They are “universally terrified ”, he says. And rightly so.
12. What can we infer about online screening from paragraph 2
A. It is discouraged by large companies.
B. It is becoming increasingly acceptable in applicants.
C. It is more widely applied.
D. It highlights the wisdom of employers.
13. How do applicants usually respond to online screening
A. They become indifferent to the red flags.
B. They have to give in to it.
C. They reject the screening.
D. They ignore their online profiles.
14. What is Mr Erdos’ opinion on posting comments online
A. It is a fair way to evaluate employee. B. University students are free to do it.
C. It should be under strict laws. D. Its effect is hard to remove.
15 What could be a suitable title for the text
A. Fix Your Eyes on Online Screening
B. Your Employer Is Watching You Remotely
C. Social-media Checks Are Around the Corner
D. Checks Online Are to Blame for Unemployment
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. B
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。
Kenny Eating House is always crowded from late afternoon until midnight, with so many people surrounding the tables. ____16____ The moment customers show any signs of leaving, a few people rush in to take their place. The one who secures the table will stand at the table proudly waving his relatives or friends over, while the losers will be down in the mouth.
____17____ You next have to get the attention of the busy waiters rushing about to serve the customers. You will usually hear the words ‘hot water’ being shouted out as they pass, even if they are not holding any such thing! ____18____ In between trying to catch the attention of the waiters and looking through the menu, you will hear customers complaining about the slow service.
When the waiter comes to take your order, he is usually impatient. If customers can’t decide, the waiters might just walk away, making it hard for them to get attention again. The waiters often yell the orders to the cooks in the back. ____19____
Whenever the crowd gets too thick, the waiters will ask customers to share their tables with those standing. When the tables are shared by two different groups of people, the loudness becomes incredibly deafening. With the noise of clanging plates and loud voices, you must raise your voice to be heard. ____20____ The exhausted waiters can finally take a moment to sit down, enjoying a chat or a cigarette. The activity at the eating place winds down, ready to recover before the next day of madness arrives.
A. This is in fact their smart way of clearing the way.
B. They will be watching for a table that might be available soon.
C. Don’t give up.
D. By the midnight the crowd begin to thin and the noise dies down
E. They are occupied around the clock.
F. However, finding a seat doesn’t mean the end of waiting.
G. This behavior makes the place feel very busy.
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. A 19. G 20. D
第三部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have been reading books for as long as I can remember. I have always loved to read and never thought ____21____ about this hobby—until I heard that some people consider reading to be “nerdy”. When did having a ____22____ for reading become associated with being a so-called nerd (书呆子) People who ____23____ others for their love of novels just don’t understand what bookworms experience when reading stories. They don’t ____24____ the feeling of wonder and amazement that comes from these paper pages, the ____25____ roller coaster the stories set us on.
Books are like loyal friends—always ____26____ for the day you decide enough is enough in the real world. You take their hand and ____27____ into a whole other universe with them. Throughout my life, I have managed to get through tough times by disappearing into a book, into the story of another ____28____ . I envelop myself in the conflicts, crazy plot twists and small successes that ____29____ these novels, and I forget about the _____30_____ moments in life temporarily. When I finish reading, I often say to myself, “If that character can _____31_____ in a situation like that, I can _____32_____ make it through this day.”
Novels have inspired me and helped lead the way through _____33_____ toward the light. I’m just going to keep _____34_____ the pages of my life and maybe one day, I’ll reach a happy ending that allows me to _____35_____ the book and, with a smile on my face, pass it on to the next bookworm to start a brand new story.
21. A. again B. otherwise C. deeply D. well
22. A. reason B. word C. affection D. talent
23. A. judge B. ignore C. know D. blame
24. A. communicate B. appreciate C. express D. overcome
25. A. beautiful B. awful C. real D. emotional
26. A. responsible B. necessary C. ready D. desperate
27. A. skip B. change C. look D. burst
28. A. buyer B. publisher C. reader D. character
29. A. make up B. contribute C. break down D. light up
30. A. history-making B. last-minute C. rock bottom D. mountain peak
31. A. survive B. fall C. pray D. act
32. A. freely B. gently C. surely D. clearly
33. A. history B. violence C. water D. darkness
34. A. printing B. turning C. displaying D. tearing
35. A. sell B. close C. consult D. read
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. B
第二节 （共10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。
Mingsha Mountain, situated in Dunhuang City in western China, is renowned for the unique sounds ____36____ (produce) by the wind as it blows across the sand dunes. When you stroll through the shifting sand, sometimes you can hear loud noises from beneath your ____37____ (foot). This is how the mountain got its name — Mingsha, which means “Singing Sand” Mountain.
Lying among the towering sand dunes is a remarkable sight. The spring, which looks like a crescent moon (新月), ____38____ (exist) for thousands of years , and has never dried up.
The formation and ongoing existence of the Crescent Spring ____39____ (be) related to its geographic location. The flowing water joins here to form it. ____40____ average , the evaporation (蒸发) there is more than sixty times ____41____ of the annual rainfall. Despite the extreme dryness, the stable water source ensures a ____42____ (continue) water supply to the spring. Another factor contributing to the spring’s survival is the low-lying land. Whenever there is a sandstorm, it forms ____43____ upward air flow between the surrounding sand mountains. This air flow pushes the sand back up to the tops of the dunes, ____44____ (save) the Crescent Spring from being destroyed by quicksand. The Crescent Spring, ____45____ beauty attracts tourists from home and abroad , has become a romantic paradise for visitors.
【答案】36. produced
37. feet 38. has existed##has been existing
39. are 40. On
41. that 42. continuous##continual
43. an 44. saving
45. whose
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假设你是学生会干部李华，学校即将举办一场主题为“汉字的魅力”（The Charm of Chinese Characters）的文化展览，你打算邀请国际学生Emma参加。请撰写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 对Emma的邀请；
2. 介绍活动的主要内容和安排
注意：1.写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Emma,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Emma,
I hope this email finds you well. I am thrilled to invite you to our upcoming exhibition themed “The Charms of Chinese Characters”. This cultural event will showcase the rich history and beauty of Chinese characters through various interactive displays.
The exhibition will take place next Sunday from 8 am to 12 am in the school auditorium. We have arranged for a series of lectures, including interactive calligraphy workshops, cultural lectures, and engaging games that explore the history and artistry of Chinese characters. The event will also feature live demonstrations and a gallery showcasing beautiful calligraphy art.
We would be delighted to have you join us and share this unique experience. We look forward to your positive response.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One Saturday morning, Allen woke up to find the house unusually quiet. Typically, his mom would be up making breakfast and tidying up, but not this time. Hearing her cough, Allen knocked on her door and asked anxiously, “Mom, are you alright ” “Sweetheart,” she replied weakly. “I’ve got a bad cold. You can have cereal for breakfast and watch cartoons while I rest in bed.”
Allen poured some cereal into a bowl and ate the pieces dry. Mom must feel very bad if she was staying in bed all day. How could Allen help First, he wiped up the crumbs of cereal he left on the kitchen counter. He also put away the cereal box neatly, so the kitchen looked just as it did when he woke up. But what else could he do Allen thought. Saturday was the day when mom did laundry. Allen loved to watch the clothes spinning in the machine. That should be fun! He ran to his room to get the laundry basket, inside which there was his mother’s favorite white dress, among other clothes and a pair of red socks.
Allen opened the door to the washer and put the clothing inside. He had watched Mom do laundry lots of times, so he knew where to find the washing powder and how to pour it into the machine. Finally, he closed the door and pressed the big button that said “START.” Allen looked through the round glass window. Water was pouring in, and the machine was starting to spin, making his clothing tumble (滚动) around. That was easy!
Allen was watching cartoons when he heard the washing machine beep, indicating that the laundry was finished. He opened the door, took out the damp clothes, moved them into the dryer. Everything looked clean, and he felt a sense of pride. Then he pulled out a pink dress among the clothes.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1
But he remembered there was no pink dress in the laundry basket.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2
Holding the neatly folded pink dress, Allen nervously knocked at his mom’s bedroom door again.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Paragraph 1
But he remembered there was no pink dress in the laundry basket. “Where did it come from ” Allen wondered, reaching into the washer to take out more clothes. Then much to his astonishment, he pulled out two T-shirts, both in light pink. Realizing there was something wrong, Allen stood frozen, his heart sinking. Suddenly, he caught sight of the red socks. He knew the reason for the accident. With no means of handling the situation, Allen was in such a panic that he even thought of hiding the dress from his mom. “That is not a positive approach to the problem,” he reminded himself. Finally, he decided to dry and fold the laundry before telling his mom everything.
Paragraph 2
Holding the neatly folded pink dress, Allen nervously knocked at his mom’s bedroom door again. He came to the bedside with his head drooping. Sensing her son’s unease, the mother inquired with concern what was wrong. Realizing what’s going on, mom smiled understandingly at Allen, “Never mind, dear. I know you meant to help.” Then mom held the dress up before her and said in an approving tone, “You know what I think it looks nicer.” At this, Allen beamed with relief, making a silent vow to be more careful in helping his mom out next time.
（满分150分，120分钟完卷）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At school. B. In the gym. C. At the cinema.
2. What does the man mean
A. The woman needs tests. B. He can find no way out. C. The woman is seriously ill.
3. What will the boy buy
A. A folder. B. Scissors. C. A notebook.
4. When will the concert start
A. At 6:45. B. At 6:55. C. At 7:05.
5. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. Methods of recycling. B. A topic for the project. C. Causes of air pollution.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What does the girl want Mike to do
A. Look for a dictionary. B. Take a walk with her later. C. Meet her at the library earlier.
7. What time was the girl supposed to go to the library
A. At 7:30. B. At9. C. At 10.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What subject is the man poor at
A. Science. B. English. C. Math.
9. What does the man ask the woman to do after class
A. Help him with his homework. B. Give him the pencil back. C. Lend him her pencil.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers doing
A. Decorating their restaurant.
B. Having dinner at a restaurant.
C. Preparing the ingredients they need.
11. What has the woman put on the tables
A. Glasses, salt and pepper. B. Flowers, knives and forks. C. Candles, menus and glasses.
12. How soon will the speakers light the candles
A. In an hour. B. In fifteen minutes. C. In forty-five minutes.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When does the man need to submit his application
A. By January 2nd. B. By May 1st. C. By September 3rd.
14. How many people applied last year
A Fifty. B. Twenty. C. Seventeen.
15. What did the woman advise the man to do
A. Join in the open house. B. Apply for a scholarship. C. Look for the school’s website.
16. Who might the woman be
A. A student. B. A professor. C. An administration assistant.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is Patrick Miller
A. A well-known cook.
B. A director of the Palace Hotel.
C. A host of the Food and Drink Show.
18. What did the speaker do first after leaving school
A. She attended a secretarial college.
B. She worked in the Palace Hotel.
C. She took a cookery course.
19. What is the speaker expected to do for Patrick
A Collect cookery books. B. Entertain customers. C. Prepare the working lunch.
20. What does the speaker say about her job
A. She loves it very much. B. She learns a lot from it. C. She is very bus y every day.
第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM representing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, is vital for innovation. Summer programs for high school students provide great experiences that inspire interest and career aspirations in these important fields.
Program in Math for Young Scientists
This program is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
Simons Summer Research
It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events free of charge. They will conclude the program by producing a written research abstract and research poster.
Future Matters Program
It is an 8-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Research Science Institute
It is the first cost-free summer program of its kind. During this six-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program students attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare written and oral presentations to present their research.
1. What’s special in Program in Math for Young Scientists
A. Offering non-math activities. B. Customizing personal schedules.
C. Developing independent skills. D. registering international students.
2. What program is most suitable for students aiming to become doctors
A. Research Science Institute. B. Simons Summer Research.
C. Future Matters Program. D. Program in Math for Young Scientists.
3. What do Simons Summer Research and Research Science Institute have in common
A. Theme. B. Expense. C. Duration. D. Content.
B
Sewing is frequently seen as an enjoyable and artistic activity. However, have you ever taken a moment to consider that for countless individuals worldwide, a sewing machine goes beyond its role as merely a tool, instead frequently serving as their crucial source of income
When Margaret Jankowski discovered this, she chose to establish The Sewing Machine Project, an organization dedicated to collecting donated sewing machines and distributing them in remote areas such as Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Guam, and Kosovo. Additionally, the organization seeks to assist communities in Detroit and New Orleans.
After a tsunami struck Sri Lanka, Margaret was profoundly affected by the tale of a specific woman. The disaster ruined the woman’s village, resulting in her losing everything, including her sewing machine, which had been her primary means of earning a living. Moved by this story, Margaret made the decision to gather used sewing machines and ship them to Sri Lanka. After she announced her idea on a local news program, donations of sewing machines began pouring in from the community.
The Sewing Machine Project covers a basic yet necessary need of many impoverished people around the world. For them, sewing can be a tool for survival. Whether in a factory or at home, a sewing machine can be the door to brighter financial opportunities. A sewing machine can also enable many to preserve their cultural identity. After Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, a community of New Orleans that wears skillfully-made suits for their own traditional festival lost many of their sewing machines. Since then, the non-profit organization has distributed hundreds of machines among the creators of the costumes, helping them maintain their tradition as well as their income.
4. What is the purpose of including a question in the first paragraph
A. To question the importance of sewing.
B. To emphasize the role of sewing.
C. To introduce the sewing project.
D. To provide background information about sewing.
5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Inspiration for the project. B. The experience of Margaret in 2004.
C. The story of a woman in Sri Lanka. D. Destruction of the 2004 tsunami.
6. What does the underlined word “impoverished” in paragraph 4 mean
A. uneducated. B. badly-off. C. exhausted. D. pessimistic.
7. Why is the community in New Orleans mentioned in the end
A. To highlight its cultural identity.
B. To prove the importance of keeping traditions.
C. To explain how organizations can provide immediate disaster relief.
D. To show another function of sewing machines.
C
US and Canadian researchers recently calculated the total amount of the worlds groundwater and estimated that it is equal to a lake 180 metres deep covering the entire Earth. This makes groundwater the largest active freshwater resource on the planet. The team also investigated its age. How did they do this
Humans introduced a convenient time signature on the Earth when we started testing atomic (原子的) weapons. This leaves a time stamp which can be found in water, rocks and living organisms. By seeing if radioactivity (放射性) from atomic bomb testing was present in the groundwater, the researchers could estimate that about 6% of this groundwater is younger than 50 years old. If this water was spread evenly over the continents, then there is just three metres depth of modern groundwater spread equally over the continents.
It could be argued that if we use only this modern groundwater, then this is sustainable, as we know that it has been replaced or recharged (被补充) by natural processes over the last 50 years. But how quickly groundwater recharges changes over time.
Water has to reach the inside of rocks, either now or in the past. This means that the amount of rainfall has to be more than the amount of water evaporating (蒸发) from the land surface, and more than the amount of water used by all the plants. When this occurs, fresh water can recharge the groundwater from either water “leaking” from the beds of rivers or from rainwater that passes through the soil.
In many parts of the world we know that groundwater recharge varies due to natural climate variability such as El Nino. Groundwater recharge will also change with global warming.
8. How did the researchers estimate the age of the groundwater
A. By analyzing its chemical composition. B. By testing atomic bomb.
C. By examining its freshness. D. By finding its time stamp.
9. What do people think of the supply of “modern” groundwater
A It’s limited. B. It’s fresh. C. It’s vital. D. It’s abundant.
10. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Water evaporating. B. Water leaking from river beds.
C. Water getting into rocks. D. Water being used by all the plants.
11. What are the last three paragraphs mainly talking about
A. Groundwater sustainability. B. Climate variability.
C. Groundwater exploration. D. Global warming.
D
You may never know why. The email will arrive and reasons offered for your rejection might be the real ones - or not. Bosses have always spied on their employees, then judged them. Now the rise of the online self means the employer’s eye can travel still farther.
Even before the pandemic, research found that 28% of large companies had turned down applicants after carrying out such checks. And it is becoming more popular: Reed Screening, a large agency, was asked to run over a third more social-media checks in December 2021 than a year earlier. This month the government gave the practice approval when the Department for Education said schools and colleges “should consider carrying out an online search as part of their due diligence (尽职调查)”.
The way screening works is simple: Any “problematic” behaviours will be marked with a red flag. There are laws governing such online screening. David Erdos head of the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Law, says that companies are supposed to warn candidates before screening their social media and tell them that they have the right to hold back permission. Some companies follow these rules, but others may not. As for the right to refuse, it is hardly practicable. “Who on earth is going to be that person who says: ‘Hang on a minute, I’m not happy about that ’” asks Mr. Erdos. “That itself is likely to be a red flag.”
All agree that the spread of online screening is alarming, as it is so unforgiving. “People may be unable ever to be free of their online past,” says Mr. Erdos. As indeed some footballers, recently punished for comments made almost a decade ago when they were but teenagers, have found to their cost.
Those within the industry think laws should be tightened, with punishment for illegal act. In the meantime, being very careful is advisable. In talks to university students, Mr. Erdos warns them what companies will do to their social media when they apply for jobs. They are “universally terrified ”, he says. And rightly so.
12. What can we infer about online screening from paragraph 2
A. It is discouraged by large companies.
B It is becoming increasingly acceptable in applicants.
C. It is more widely applied.
D. It highlights the wisdom of employers.
13. How do applicants usually respond to online screening
A. They become indifferent to the red flags.
B. They have to give in to it.
C. They reject the screening.
D. They ignore their online profiles.
14. What is Mr Erdos’ opinion on posting comments online
A. It is a fair way to evaluate employee. B. University students are free to do it.
C. It should be under strict laws. D. Its effect is hard to remove.
15. What could be a suitable title for the text
A. Fix Your Eyes on Online Screening
B. Your Employer Is Watching You Remotely
C. Social-media Checks Are Around the Corner
D. Checks Online Are to Blame for Unemployment
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。
Kenny Eating House is always crowded from late afternoon until midnight, with so many people surrounding the tables. ____16____ The moment customers show any signs of leaving, a few people rush in to take their place. The one who secures the table will stand at the table proudly waving his relatives or friends over, while the losers will be down in the mouth.
____17____ You next have to get the attention of the busy waiters rushing about to serve the customers. You will usually hear the words ‘hot water’ being shouted out as they pass, even if they are not holding any such thing! ____18____ In between trying to catch the attention of the waiters and looking through the menu, you will hear customers complaining about the slow service.
When the waiter comes to take your order, he is usually impatient. If customers can’t decide, the waiters might just walk away, making it hard for them to get attention again. The waiters often yell the orders to the cooks in the back. ____19____
Whenever the crowd gets too thick, the waiters will ask customers to share their tables with those standing. When the tables are shared by two different groups of people, the loudness becomes incredibly deafening. With the noise of clanging plates and loud voices, you must raise your voice to be heard. ____20____ The exhausted waiters can finally take a moment to sit down, enjoying a chat or a cigarette. The activity at the eating place winds down, ready to recover before the next day of madness arrives.
A. This is in fact their smart way of clearing the way.
B. They will be watching for a table that might be available soon.
C. Don’t give up.
D. By the midnight the crowd begin to thin and the noise dies down
E. They are occupied around the clock.
F. However, finding a seat doesn’t mean the end of waiting.
G. This behavior makes the place feel very busy.
第三部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have been reading books for as long as I can remember. I have always loved to read and never thought ____21____ about this hobby—until I heard that some people consider reading to be “nerdy”. When did having a ____22____ for reading become associated with being a so-called nerd (书呆子) People who ____23____ others for their love of novels just don’t understand what bookworms experience when reading stories. They don’t ____24____ the feeling of wonder and amazement that comes from these paper pages, the ____25____ roller coaster the stories set us on.
Books are like loyal friends—always ____26____ for the day you decide enough is enough in the real world. You take their hand and ____27____ into a whole other universe with them. Throughout my life, I have managed to get through tough times by disappearing into a book, into the story of another ____28____ . I envelop myself in the conflicts, crazy plot twists and small successes that ____29____ these novels, and I forget about the _____30_____ moments in life temporarily. When I finish reading, I often say to myself, “If that character can _____31_____ in a situation like that, I can _____32_____ make it through this day.”
Novels have inspired me and helped lead the way through _____33_____ toward the light. I’m just going to keep _____34_____ the pages of my life and maybe one day, I’ll reach a happy ending that allows me to _____35_____ the book and, with a smile on my face, pass it on to the next bookworm to start a brand new story.
21. A. again B. otherwise C. deeply D. well
22. A. reason B. word C. affection D. talent
23. A. judge B. ignore C. know D. blame
24. A. communicate B. appreciate C. express D. overcome
25. A. beautiful B. awful C. real D. emotional
26. A. responsible B. necessary C. ready D. desperate
27. A. skip B. change C. look D. burst
28. A. buyer B. publisher C. reader D. character
29. A. make up B. contribute C. break down D. light up
30. A. history-making B. last-minute C. rock bottom D. mountain peak
31. A. survive B. fall C. pray D. act
32. A. freely B. gently C. surely D. clearly
33. A. history B. violence C. water D. darkness
34. A. printing B. turning C. displaying D. tearing
35. A. sell B. close C. consult D. read
第二节 （共10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。
Mingsha Mountain, situated in Dunhuang City in western China, is renowned for the unique sounds ____36____ (produce) by the wind as it blows across the sand dunes. When you stroll through the shifting sand, sometimes you can hear loud noises from beneath your ____37____ (foot). This is how the mountain got its name — Mingsha, which means “Singing Sand” Mountain.
Lying among the towering sand dunes is a remarkable sight. The spring, which looks like a crescent moon (新月), ____38____ (exist) for thousands of years , and has never dried up.
The formation and ongoing existence of the Crescent Spring ____39____ (be) related to its geographic location. The flowing water joins here to form it. ____40____ average , the evaporation (蒸发) there is more than sixty times ____41____ of the annual rainfall. Despite the extreme dryness, the stable water source ensures a ____42____ (continue) water supply to the spring. Another factor contributing to the spring’s survival is the low-lying land. Whenever there is a sandstorm, it forms ____43____ upward air flow between the surrounding sand mountains. This air flow pushes the sand back up to the tops of the dunes, ____44____ (save) the Crescent Spring from being destroyed by quicksand. The Crescent Spring, ____45____ beauty attracts tourists from home and abroad , has become a romantic paradise for visitors.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假设你是学生会干部李华，学校即将举办一场主题为“汉字的魅力”（The Charm of Chinese Characters）的文化展览，你打算邀请国际学生Emma参加。请撰写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 对Emma的邀请；
2. 介绍活动的主要内容和安排
注意：1.写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Emma,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One Saturday morning, Allen woke up to find the house unusually quiet. Typically, his mom would be up making breakfast and tidying up, but not this time. Hearing her cough, Allen knocked on her door and asked anxiously, “Mom, are you alright ” “Sweetheart,” she replied weakly. “I’ve got a bad cold. You can have cereal for breakfast and watch cartoons while I rest in bed.”
Allen poured some cereal into a bowl and ate the pieces dry. Mom must feel very bad if she was staying in bed all day. How could Allen help First, he wiped up the crumbs of cereal he left on the kitchen counter. He also put away the cereal box neatly, so the kitchen looked just as it did when he woke up. But what else could he do Allen thought. Saturday was the day when mom did laundry. Allen loved to watch the clothes spinning in the machine. That should be fun! He ran to his room to get the laundry basket, inside which there was his mother’s favorite white dress, among other clothes and a pair of red socks.
Allen opened the door to the washer and put the clothing inside. He had watched Mom do laundry lots of times, so he knew where to find the washing powder and how to pour it into the machine. Finally, he closed the door and pressed the big button that said “START.” Allen looked through the round glass window. Water was pouring in, and the machine was starting to spin, making his clothing tumble (滚动) around. That was easy!
Allen was watching cartoons when he heard the washing machine beep, indicating that the laundry was finished. He opened the door, took out the damp clothes, moved them into the dryer. Everything looked clean, and he felt a sense of pride. Then he pulled out a pink dress among the clothes.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1
But he remembered there was no pink dress in the laundry basket.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2
Holding the neatly folded pink dress, Allen nervously knocked at his mom’s bedroom door again.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
（满分150分，120分钟完卷）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At school. B. In the gym. C. At the cinema.
2 What does the man mean
A. The woman needs tests. B. He can find no way out. C. The woman is seriously ill.
3. What will the boy buy
A. A folder. B. Scissors. C. A notebook.
4. When will the concert start
A. At 6:45. B. At 6:55. C. At 7:05.
5. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. Methods of recycling. B. A topic for the project. C. Causes of air pollution.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What does the girl want Mike to do
A. Look for a dictionary. B. Take a walk with her later. C. Meet her at the library earlier.
7. What time was the girl supposed to go to the library
A. At 7:30. B. At9. C. At 10.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What subject is the man poor at
A. Science. B. English. C. Math.
9. What does the man ask the woman to do after class
A. Help him with his homework. B. Give him the pencil back. C. Lend him her pencil.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers doing
A. Decorating their restaurant.
B. Having dinner at a restaurant.
C. Preparing the ingredients they need.
11. What has the woman put on the tables
A. Glasses, salt and pepper. B. Flowers, knives and forks. C. Candles, menus and glasses.
12. How soon will the speakers light the candles
A. In an hour. B. In fifteen minutes. C. In forty-five minutes.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When does the man need to submit his application
A. By January 2nd. B. By May 1st. C. By September 3rd.
14. How many people applied last year
A. Fifty. B. Twenty. C. Seventeen.
15. What did the woman advise the man to do
A. Join in the open house. B. Apply for a scholarship. C. Look for the school’s website.
16. Who might the woman be
A. A student. B. A professor. C. An administration assistant.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is Patrick Miller
A. A well-known cook.
B. A director of the Palace Hotel.
C. A host of the Food and Drink Show.
18. What did the speaker do first after leaving school
A. She attended a secretarial college.
B. She worked in the Palace Hotel.
C. She took a cookery course.
19. What is the speaker expected to do for Patrick
A Collect cookery books. B. Entertain customers. C. Prepare the working lunch.
20. What does the speaker say about her job
A. She loves it very much. B. She learns a lot from it. C. She is very bus y every day.
听力1-5 AABCB 6-10ABABA 11-15BCBAA 16-20CACBA
第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM, representing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, is vital for innovation. Summer programs for high school students provide great experiences that inspire interest and career aspirations in these important fields.
Program in Math for Young Scientists
This program is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
Simons Summer Research
It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events free of charge. They will conclude the program by producing a written research abstract and research poster.
Future Matters Program
It is an 8-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Research Science Institute
It is the first cost-free summer program of its kind. During this six-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program students attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare written and oral presentations to present their research.
1. What’s special in Program in Math for Young Scientists
A. Offering non-math activities. B. Customizing personal schedules.
C. Developing independent skills. D. registering international students.
2. What program is most suitable for students aiming to become doctors
A. Research Science Institute. B. Simons Summer Research.
C. Future Matters Program. D. Program in Math for Young Scientists.
3. What do Simons Summer Research and Research Science Institute have in common
A. Theme. B. Expense. C. Duration. D. Content.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
B
Sewing is frequently seen as an enjoyable and artistic activity. However, have you ever taken a moment to consider that for countless individuals worldwide, a sewing machine goes beyond its role as merely a tool, instead frequently serving as their crucial source of income
When Margaret Jankowski discovered this, she chose to establish The Sewing Machine Project, an organization dedicated to collecting donated sewing machines and distributing them in remote areas such as Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Guam, and Kosovo. Additionally, the organization seeks to assist communities in Detroit and New Orleans.
After a tsunami struck Sri Lanka, Margaret was profoundly affected by the tale of a specific woman. The disaster ruined the woman’s village, resulting in her losing everything, including her sewing machine, which had been her primary means of earning a living. Moved by this story, Margaret made the decision to gather used sewing machines and ship them to Sri Lanka. After she announced her idea on a local news program, donations of sewing machines began pouring in from the community.
The Sewing Machine Project covers a basic yet necessary need of many impoverished people around the world. For them, sewing can be a tool for survival. Whether in a factory or at home, a sewing machine can be the door to brighter financial opportunities. A sewing machine can also enable many to preserve their cultural identity. After Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, a community of New Orleans that wears skillfully-made suits for their own traditional festival lost many of their sewing machines. Since then, the non-profit organization has distributed hundreds of machines among the creators of the costumes, helping them maintain their tradition as well as their income.
4. What is the purpose of including a question in the first paragraph
A. To question the importance of sewing.
B. To emphasize the role of sewing.
C. To introduce the sewing project.
D. To provide background information about sewing.
5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Inspiration for the project. B. The experience of Margaret in 2004.
C. The story of a woman in Sri Lanka. D. Destruction of the 2004 tsunami.
6. What does the underlined word “impoverished” in paragraph 4 mean
A. uneducated. B. badly-off. C. exhausted. D. pessimistic.
7. Why is the community in New Orleans mentioned in the end
A. To highlight its cultural identity.
B. To prove the importance of keeping traditions.
C. To explain how organizations can provide immediate disaster relief.
D. To show another function of sewing machines.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
C
US and Canadian researchers recently calculated the total amount of the worlds groundwater and estimated that it is equal to a lake 180 metres deep covering the entire Earth. This makes groundwater the largest active freshwater resource on the planet. The team also investigated its age. How did they do this
Humans introduced a convenient time signature on the Earth when we started testing atomic (原子的) weapons. This leaves a time stamp which can be found in water, rocks and living organisms. By seeing if radioactivity (放射性) from atomic bomb testing was present in the groundwater, the researchers could estimate that about 6% of this groundwater is younger than 50 years old. If this water was spread evenly over the continents, then there is just three metres depth of modern groundwater spread equally over the continents.
It could be argued that if we use only this modern groundwater, then this is sustainable, as we know that it has been replaced or recharged (被补充) by natural processes over the last 50 years. But how quickly groundwater recharges changes over time.
Water has to reach the inside of rocks, either now or in the past. This means that the amount of rainfall has to be more than the amount of water evaporating (蒸发) from the land surface, and more than the amount of water used by all the plants. When this occurs, fresh water can recharge the groundwater from either water “leaking” from the beds of rivers or from rainwater that passes through the soil.
In many parts of the world we know that groundwater recharge varies due to natural climate variability such as El Nino. Groundwater recharge will also change with global warming.
8. How did the researchers estimate the age of the groundwater
A. By analyzing its chemical composition. B. By testing atomic bomb.
C. By examining its freshness. D. By finding its time stamp.
9. What do people think of the supply of “modern” groundwater
A. It’s limited. B. It’s fresh. C. It’s vital. D. It’s abundant.
10. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Water evaporating. B. Water leaking from river beds.
C. Water getting into rocks. D. Water being used by all the plants.
11. What are the last three paragraphs mainly talking about
A. Groundwater sustainability. B. Climate variability.
C. Groundwater exploration. D. Global warming.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. A
D
You may never know why. The email will arrive and reasons offered for your rejection might be the real ones - or not. Bosses have always spied on their employees, then judged them. Now the rise of the online self means the employer’s eye can travel still farther.
Even before the pandemic, research found that 28% of large companies had turned down applicants after carrying out such checks. And it is becoming more popular: Reed Screening, a large agency, was asked to run over a third more social-media checks in December 2021 than a year earlier. This month the government gave the practice approval when the Department for Education said schools and colleges “should consider carrying out an online search as part of their due diligence (尽职调查)”.
The way screening works is simple: Any “problematic” behaviours will be marked with a red flag. There are laws governing such online screening. David Erdos head of the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Law, says that companies are supposed to warn candidates before screening their social media and tell them that they have the right to hold back permission. Some companies follow these rules, but others may not. As for the right to refuse, it is hardly practicable. “Who on earth is going to be that person who says: ‘Hang on a minute, I’m not happy about that ’” asks Mr. Erdos. “That itself is likely to be a red flag.”
All agree that the spread of online screening is alarming, as it is so unforgiving. “People may be unable ever to be free of their online past,” says Mr. Erdos. As indeed some footballers, recently punished for comments made almost a decade ago when they were but teenagers, have found to their cost.
Those within the industry think laws should be tightened, with punishment for illegal act. In the meantime, being very careful is advisable. In talks to university students, Mr. Erdos warns them what companies will do to their social media when they apply for jobs. They are “universally terrified ”, he says. And rightly so.
12. What can we infer about online screening from paragraph 2
A. It is discouraged by large companies.
B. It is becoming increasingly acceptable in applicants.
C. It is more widely applied.
D. It highlights the wisdom of employers.
13. How do applicants usually respond to online screening
A. They become indifferent to the red flags.
B. They have to give in to it.
C. They reject the screening.
D. They ignore their online profiles.
14. What is Mr Erdos’ opinion on posting comments online
A. It is a fair way to evaluate employee. B. University students are free to do it.
C. It should be under strict laws. D. Its effect is hard to remove.
15 What could be a suitable title for the text
A. Fix Your Eyes on Online Screening
B. Your Employer Is Watching You Remotely
C. Social-media Checks Are Around the Corner
D. Checks Online Are to Blame for Unemployment
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. B
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。
Kenny Eating House is always crowded from late afternoon until midnight, with so many people surrounding the tables. ____16____ The moment customers show any signs of leaving, a few people rush in to take their place. The one who secures the table will stand at the table proudly waving his relatives or friends over, while the losers will be down in the mouth.
____17____ You next have to get the attention of the busy waiters rushing about to serve the customers. You will usually hear the words ‘hot water’ being shouted out as they pass, even if they are not holding any such thing! ____18____ In between trying to catch the attention of the waiters and looking through the menu, you will hear customers complaining about the slow service.
When the waiter comes to take your order, he is usually impatient. If customers can’t decide, the waiters might just walk away, making it hard for them to get attention again. The waiters often yell the orders to the cooks in the back. ____19____
Whenever the crowd gets too thick, the waiters will ask customers to share their tables with those standing. When the tables are shared by two different groups of people, the loudness becomes incredibly deafening. With the noise of clanging plates and loud voices, you must raise your voice to be heard. ____20____ The exhausted waiters can finally take a moment to sit down, enjoying a chat or a cigarette. The activity at the eating place winds down, ready to recover before the next day of madness arrives.
A. This is in fact their smart way of clearing the way.
B. They will be watching for a table that might be available soon.
C. Don’t give up.
D. By the midnight the crowd begin to thin and the noise dies down
E. They are occupied around the clock.
F. However, finding a seat doesn’t mean the end of waiting.
G. This behavior makes the place feel very busy.
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. A 19. G 20. D
第三部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have been reading books for as long as I can remember. I have always loved to read and never thought ____21____ about this hobby—until I heard that some people consider reading to be “nerdy”. When did having a ____22____ for reading become associated with being a so-called nerd (书呆子) People who ____23____ others for their love of novels just don’t understand what bookworms experience when reading stories. They don’t ____24____ the feeling of wonder and amazement that comes from these paper pages, the ____25____ roller coaster the stories set us on.
Books are like loyal friends—always ____26____ for the day you decide enough is enough in the real world. You take their hand and ____27____ into a whole other universe with them. Throughout my life, I have managed to get through tough times by disappearing into a book, into the story of another ____28____ . I envelop myself in the conflicts, crazy plot twists and small successes that ____29____ these novels, and I forget about the _____30_____ moments in life temporarily. When I finish reading, I often say to myself, “If that character can _____31_____ in a situation like that, I can _____32_____ make it through this day.”
Novels have inspired me and helped lead the way through _____33_____ toward the light. I’m just going to keep _____34_____ the pages of my life and maybe one day, I’ll reach a happy ending that allows me to _____35_____ the book and, with a smile on my face, pass it on to the next bookworm to start a brand new story.
21. A. again B. otherwise C. deeply D. well
22. A. reason B. word C. affection D. talent
23. A. judge B. ignore C. know D. blame
24. A. communicate B. appreciate C. express D. overcome
25. A. beautiful B. awful C. real D. emotional
26. A. responsible B. necessary C. ready D. desperate
27. A. skip B. change C. look D. burst
28. A. buyer B. publisher C. reader D. character
29. A. make up B. contribute C. break down D. light up
30. A. history-making B. last-minute C. rock bottom D. mountain peak
31. A. survive B. fall C. pray D. act
32. A. freely B. gently C. surely D. clearly
33. A. history B. violence C. water D. darkness
34. A. printing B. turning C. displaying D. tearing
35. A. sell B. close C. consult D. read
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. B
第二节 （共10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。
Mingsha Mountain, situated in Dunhuang City in western China, is renowned for the unique sounds ____36____ (produce) by the wind as it blows across the sand dunes. When you stroll through the shifting sand, sometimes you can hear loud noises from beneath your ____37____ (foot). This is how the mountain got its name — Mingsha, which means “Singing Sand” Mountain.
Lying among the towering sand dunes is a remarkable sight. The spring, which looks like a crescent moon (新月), ____38____ (exist) for thousands of years , and has never dried up.
The formation and ongoing existence of the Crescent Spring ____39____ (be) related to its geographic location. The flowing water joins here to form it. ____40____ average , the evaporation (蒸发) there is more than sixty times ____41____ of the annual rainfall. Despite the extreme dryness, the stable water source ensures a ____42____ (continue) water supply to the spring. Another factor contributing to the spring’s survival is the low-lying land. Whenever there is a sandstorm, it forms ____43____ upward air flow between the surrounding sand mountains. This air flow pushes the sand back up to the tops of the dunes, ____44____ (save) the Crescent Spring from being destroyed by quicksand. The Crescent Spring, ____45____ beauty attracts tourists from home and abroad , has become a romantic paradise for visitors.
【答案】36. produced
37. feet 38. has existed##has been existing
39. are 40. On
41. that 42. continuous##continual
43. an 44. saving
45. whose
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假设你是学生会干部李华，学校即将举办一场主题为“汉字的魅力”（The Charm of Chinese Characters）的文化展览，你打算邀请国际学生Emma参加。请撰写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 对Emma的邀请；
2. 介绍活动的主要内容和安排
注意：1.写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Emma,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Emma,
I hope this email finds you well. I am thrilled to invite you to our upcoming exhibition themed “The Charms of Chinese Characters”. This cultural event will showcase the rich history and beauty of Chinese characters through various interactive displays.
The exhibition will take place next Sunday from 8 am to 12 am in the school auditorium. We have arranged for a series of lectures, including interactive calligraphy workshops, cultural lectures, and engaging games that explore the history and artistry of Chinese characters. The event will also feature live demonstrations and a gallery showcasing beautiful calligraphy art.
We would be delighted to have you join us and share this unique experience. We look forward to your positive response.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One Saturday morning, Allen woke up to find the house unusually quiet. Typically, his mom would be up making breakfast and tidying up, but not this time. Hearing her cough, Allen knocked on her door and asked anxiously, “Mom, are you alright ” “Sweetheart,” she replied weakly. “I’ve got a bad cold. You can have cereal for breakfast and watch cartoons while I rest in bed.”
Allen poured some cereal into a bowl and ate the pieces dry. Mom must feel very bad if she was staying in bed all day. How could Allen help First, he wiped up the crumbs of cereal he left on the kitchen counter. He also put away the cereal box neatly, so the kitchen looked just as it did when he woke up. But what else could he do Allen thought. Saturday was the day when mom did laundry. Allen loved to watch the clothes spinning in the machine. That should be fun! He ran to his room to get the laundry basket, inside which there was his mother’s favorite white dress, among other clothes and a pair of red socks.
Allen opened the door to the washer and put the clothing inside. He had watched Mom do laundry lots of times, so he knew where to find the washing powder and how to pour it into the machine. Finally, he closed the door and pressed the big button that said “START.” Allen looked through the round glass window. Water was pouring in, and the machine was starting to spin, making his clothing tumble (滚动) around. That was easy!
Allen was watching cartoons when he heard the washing machine beep, indicating that the laundry was finished. He opened the door, took out the damp clothes, moved them into the dryer. Everything looked clean, and he felt a sense of pride. Then he pulled out a pink dress among the clothes.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1
But he remembered there was no pink dress in the laundry basket.
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Paragraph 2
Holding the neatly folded pink dress, Allen nervously knocked at his mom’s bedroom door again.
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【答案】Paragraph 1
But he remembered there was no pink dress in the laundry basket. “Where did it come from ” Allen wondered, reaching into the washer to take out more clothes. Then much to his astonishment, he pulled out two T-shirts, both in light pink. Realizing there was something wrong, Allen stood frozen, his heart sinking. Suddenly, he caught sight of the red socks. He knew the reason for the accident. With no means of handling the situation, Allen was in such a panic that he even thought of hiding the dress from his mom. “That is not a positive approach to the problem,” he reminded himself. Finally, he decided to dry and fold the laundry before telling his mom everything.
Paragraph 2
Holding the neatly folded pink dress, Allen nervously knocked at his mom’s bedroom door again. He came to the bedside with his head drooping. Sensing her son’s unease, the mother inquired with concern what was wrong. Realizing what’s going on, mom smiled understandingly at Allen, “Never mind, dear. I know you meant to help.” Then mom held the dress up before her and said in an approving tone, “You know what I think it looks nicer.” At this, Allen beamed with relief, making a silent vow to be more careful in helping his mom out next time.
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