2024-2025学年贵州省乌当区高三上学期10月月考英语试题（含答案）
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2024-2025学年贵州省乌当区高三上学期10月月考英语试题 2024年10月
全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
考生注意：
1. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、座位号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项。
1.What does the man plan to do first
A. Start a school. B. Get further education . C. Enter a competition.
2. When should the man hand in his paper
A. By May 22. B. By May 25. C. By May 27.
3. What did the woman think of the film
A. Disappointing. B. Surprising. C. Encouraging.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B.In a supermarket. C. At home.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s roommate. B. The man’s hobbies. C.The man’s school .
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,选出最佳选项。
听下面一段对话，回答6、7小题。
6. What does the man say about his house
A. It’s small. B. It’s untidy. C. It’s far.
7. What will the man do next
A. Contact the building manager . B.Send invitations to neighbors. C. Get some big balloons.
听下面一段对话，回答8、9小题。
8 What is the man’s attitude towards the woman’s first idea
A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Understanding.
9.How will the speakers deal with Danny’s problem
A. By getting a tutor for him. B. By stopping him playing games. C.By enrolling him in a summer course.
听下面一段对话，回答10、11、12小题。
10. What inspired the band to get the idea
A. Advice from their fans. B.A popular children’s game. C.Their past performances.
11. How many people could a bubble hold at most
A. 2. B. 3. C.4.
12.What was unavailable in the bubble
A. A chair . B.A fan. C. A speaker.
听下面一段对话，回答13、14、15、16小题。
13. What were the notices about
A. Banning keeping a dog . B. Building a golf course. C. Protecting the coastline.
14. What was the Skipper’s Strand named after
A. A butterfly. B. A plant. C. A child.
15.How did the woman feel about the development plan
A. Excited and interested. B. Shocked and sad. C. Confused and embarrassed.
16. What did the woman do first when she knew the plan
A. She studied related laws. B. She appealed to the council. C. She convinced the community.
听下面一段独白，回答17、18、19、20小题。
17 How long does the water park open each day
A. Seven hours. B. Eight hours. C. Nine hours.
18. What can we know about the mini-golf
A. It is free for the locals. B. It needs booking in advance. C.It limits the number of people.
19. What do the two jogging sessions have in common
A. Both are six kilometers long. B. Both have jogging instructors. C.Both take place on rough trails.
20.How can the tourists book the bus tickets to the town of Levington
A.From the bus driver. B. From the hotel’s reception. C. From the park website
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
Do you have any travel plans in the near future Or are you looking for the safest place to travel If your answer is yes, this travel guide will provide some places you can visit. In this guide, we will discuss their culture, food, and other things you should expect.
New Zealand
New Zealand has proven to be the world’s safest place to travel after Iceland and it is known for its wonderful dishes such as Fish and Chips, Hokey Pokey ice cream, etc. Whangarei Falls is a 26.3-metre high waterfall with a beautiful view that makes it one of the most photogenic waterfalls.
Belize
A visit to Belize would give you experiences such as world-class diving, explorations of jungles, etc. When you are in Belize, you should try the following foods: Rice and Beans, Tamales, Stewed Chicken, Fry Jacks and lots more. Belize is known for Mayan ruins and caves and jungle adventures, and it is also known as “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”.
Greenland
Greenland is said to be a place where you do not have to worry about crime, so you need not worry too much about your safety. It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, and it is the world’s largest island. Major tourist offers in Greenland include trips on hiking, tours on dog sledding, watching icebergs, etc.
Tunisia
Tunisia is said to be one of the most visited African countries. Some attractive places include its great capital city Tunis, the beach resorts of Mahdia and Kasbah Square in Tunis. Tunisia is popular for its beaches which have pocket-friendly expensive items. Tunisians are always willing to help. Some of the delicious dishes that Tunisians enjoy include Tabouna Bread, Tajine Maadnous, Tunisian Meat Dishes, etc.
1. What can visitors enjoy in New Zealand
A. Mayan ruins.
B. Golden beaches.
C. The beautiful waterfall.
D. Jungle adventures.
2. Which place should you go to if you are fond of diving
A. New Zealand. B. Tunisia.
C. Greenland. D. Belize.
3. What can be known about Tunisia
A. Tunisians are both warm and friendly.
B It’s famous for its delicious dishes.
C. Tunis is the world’s largest port city.
D. It offers first-class hiking experiences.
B
The winter break is just about to end. Soon we will be back at school. It’s with both happiness and sadness. I look very much forward to seeing my friends and starting practice again, but it also means I’m officially(正式地) half way through the exchange year. With school starting there are new things to try out and experience. For example I’m starting a new sport, Track. It’s similar to Cross Country, which I did from August till November.
Being here for half a year now I can easily tell the differences between my two schools. The hardest or most different part for me was to have the same schedule every day here. Honestly, I prefer to have different classes every day, as I did in my home country. However, I have fallen in love with the Friday football games. Football is one of my favorite sports now. Before I came, I knew nothing about it. Now I love it, especially to watch it with my host parents. I have also been so lucky to go to two college football games.
Before I left school in December, I had a couple of tests called Mid-term Test. They all went pretty smooth, mostly because I didn’t have too many hard classes. My favorite class was English, and also my hardest. Personally I really liked English, where I could write essays(文章), challenge writing skills and improve English talking.
Only four days of winter break is left. A part of me wants to be on a break forever, and the other part expects to get started again, start a new sport and see my friends and classmates.
4. Why does the author feel sad before school starts again
A Her homework is not finished. B. The exchange year will end soon.
C. Her school life will get harder. D. The new sport no longer attracts her.
5. How does the school in the author’s home country differ from the one she is in now
A. The courses are richer. B. The teachers are kinder.
C. The meals are healthier. D. The holidays are longer.
6. What does the author enjoy doing most with the host family
A. Having a talk in English. B. Playing video games.
C. Watching football matches. D. Visiting her relatives.
7. What does the underlined word “They” in the third paragraph refer to
A. Classes. B. Tests. C. Games. D. Students.
C
Efforts were underway in Bangladesh to deliver food and drinking water to millions of people struggling after a heavy rain led to flooding, which struck a quarter of the country. There are around 3.5 million Bangladeshis at risk of river flooding every year according to a 2023 report by the World Bank.
On Wednesday, at least 17 of the country’s 64 districts (地区), mostly in the northern and north-eastern Sylhet, were suffering from the natural disaster. Government officials said at least 36 people had been killed and about 4.5 million people had been stuck so far. The floods also caused damage to agriculture (农业), electricity, and clean water supply.
Sylhet is among the worst affected, with several areas without electricity. “Many people are in great need of food and drinking water,” said Enam Ahmed, 45, living in the worst-hit Sunmaganj district. “There is water everywhere but no drinking water. Flood shelters are filled with people but they are not getting enough food,” he said.
The situation in Bangladesh has been worsened by rainwater falling down from the surrounding hills of India’s Meghalaya state, which received more than 970 mm (about 38 inches) of rain on Sunday, according to a government report.
“The flood situation in the three Barak valley districts continues to be very serious. Army rescuers have evacuated (疏散) thousands of trapped people to safe places. 14 rescue teams with more than 70 boats and over 400 men have been pressed into action in the heavily flooded districts,” said a local flood control official. About 5.5 million people have been displaced, about 3.7 million of whom are staying in government-run temporary (临时的) shelters on higher ground.
Locals in the flood-affected areas said they had never seen such serious floods before.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The role played by government officials. B. The people trapped in the disaster.
C. The number of districts in the country. D. The damage caused by the floods.
9. What do we know about the flood shelters
A. There is a crying need for food. B. They can provide enough clean water.
C. They are too old to hold people. D. There are few villagers staying inside.
10. Why has the situation in Bangladesh become worse and worse
A. By rain falling down from the neighboring hills.
B. By surrounding rivers overflowing.
C. By breaking of dams.
D. By never experiencing such serious floods.
11. What can we infer from the text
A. More rescue efforts are needed. B. The floods hit the whole country.
C. The disaster is the biggest ever. D. Rivers nationwide are at risk.
D
Last month, a study was published that examined climate change’s direct effects on the Earth’s seasons. Scientists found a connection between climate change and the temperature and duration of the summer season. Summers in the Northern hemisphere (北半球) could last nearly six months by the year 2100 if global warming continues, according to the study. With the seasons off-balance, there will be harmful effects on human health and agriculture.
Yuping Guan, a physical oceanographer at the State Key Laboratory of Tropical Oceanography at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and his colleagues combined daily climate data from 1952 to 2011 to get a sense of the start and end of each season in the Northern hemisphere. Over the nearly 60-year period, they discovered that, on average, summers grew from 78 to 95 days, while winters shortened from 76 to 73 days. The spring and autumn seasons also shortened. Guan and his team used the findings from the data to create a model to hypothesize (假设) about how the seasons would possibly change in the future. They found that if left untouched, summers in the Northern hemisphere could last nearly six months, while winters could contract to less than two months.
If the Earth’s seasons continue to shift, it will bring negative effects to human health and agriculture. Longer and hotter summers, for example, can cause mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects to potentially expand their scope and land in places where they’re usually not found. “Because seasons influence the life cycles of plants and animals, climate change could disturb species’ ability to adapt,” said Scott Sheridan, a climate scientist “If seasons continue to change, everything isn’t going to change perfectly as they should. If we take the example of flowers coming out of the ground, those flowers could come out, but bees aren’t there to pollinate (授粉) them yet or they’re already past their peak.” With negative effects like these, human health and agriculture will face hardship while moving forward.
This study further proves how cruel climate change is to humans, plants and animals, reminding us how much we are all connected with the environment we share.
12. What did scientists find according to the study
A. Some seasons will disappear in their tracks.
B. Global warming will be at its worst in 2100.
C. Human heath remains unharmed by climate change.
D. Climate change affects the days of summers.
13. What does the underlined word “contract” in the second paragraph mean
A. Add. B. Shorten. C. Keep. D. Extend.
14. What can we infer about the effects of longer and hotter summers
A. Some species are more able to adapt to the change.
B. The environment will change as we wish.
C. Human health and agriculture are hardly affected.
D. Mosquitoes can survive in more places.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Is summer taking the place of all other seasons B. Is climate change bringing hardship
C. Is mankind to blame for longer summers D. Is the Earth getting warmer
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。
Not all great writers are great spellers. If you want to be published, it's vital to submit a perfect, professionally presented manuscript (原稿). ____16____ No editor is likely to tolerate a writer who does not take the trouble to spell words correctly.
I keep two reference books close-by on my desk: dictionary and thesaurus (同义词词典). I don't trust my laptop's spellchecker. ____17____ Of course, these days there are plenty of online dictionaries and thesauruses, but I'm old-fashioned enough to prefer a hard cover and pages I can leaf through with my fingers. I use the Concise Oxford Dictionary and the Collins Thesaurus.
____18____ It should give you a precise definition of each word, thus differentiating it from other words whose meanings are similar, but not identical. It will also usually show how the word is pronounced.
In addition, I have an old two-volume copy of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, picked up a few years ago in a bookshop sale for just 99 pence. Of course, with its 2,672 pages, it's not exactly short. It contains around 163,000 words, plus word combinations and idiomatic phrases. ____19____ However, if I need to check the origin of a word or to look up examples of its usage, there's nothing better.
For well over a hundred years the most influential English dictionary was Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755. "To make dictionaries is dull (乏味) work," wrote Johnson, illustrating one definition of "dull". ____20____ A few minutes spent casting your eye over a page or two can be a rewarding experience.
A. I don't often use this dictionary.
B. It takes no account of the context.
C. But I still don't want to replace them.
D. But a dictionary can be a pleasure to read.
E. Of course, a dictionary is not only for spelling.
F. That means good grammar and no spelling mistakes.
G. Dictionaries don't always give you enough information.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I’ve been motivated — and demotivated — by other folks’ achievements all my life.
When I was a teenager, a neighborhood friend ____21____ a marathon race. Feeling motivated, I started running ____22____, but then two things happened. First, a girl I met one day told me she was ____23____ for a “super,” referring to a 52.4-mile double marathon. Then, the next day I went on my longest run — 15 miles. To be honest, I ____24____ it! Between the girl making my ____25____ seem small and the pure boredom of jogging, I decided that the only ____26____ I’d ever run again is if a big dog was running after me!
So I ____27____ cycling. I got a good bike and rode a lot. I ____28____ of entering cycle races until I flew to San Diego to visit my sister. While she was at work one day, I ____29____ her bike and went for a ride. The ____30____: the roads there went through large valleys where I’d be riding uphill for miles at a time. I’d never faced such ____31____. That day, I got ____32____ by about 100 “local” bikers who were used to such roads. When I got back home, suddenly riding my bike didn’t seem quite as ____33____.
I’ve ____34____ a lot since then. I’ve come to accept that whatever ____35____ I set for myself, they just have to be my own.
21. A. knew B. held C. won D. quit
22. A. regularly B. silently C. proudly D. recently
23. A. asking B. looking C. waiting D. training
24. A. made B. believed C. hated D. deserved
25. A. advantage B. achievement C. contribution D. influence
26. A. way B. risk C. place D. reason
27. A. gave up B. went on C. turned to D. dealt with
28. A. heard B. dreamed C. complained D. approved
29. A. painted B. borrowed C. bought D. parked
30. A. problem B. secret C. principle D. advice
31. A. dangers B. events C. opponents D. challenges
32. A. passed B. convinced C. admired D. stopped
33. A. reliable B. convenient C. familiar D. appealing
34. A. traveled B. matured C. missed D. worried
35. A. limits B. dates C. goals D. tests
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。
Whenever I tell people that I teach English at the Berlin Zoo, I almost always get a questioning look. Behind it, the person is trying to figure out who exactly I teach…the animals
Since June 2017, right before the ___36___ (arrive) of the two new pandas, Meng Meng and Jiao Qing, I have been helping the panda keepers at the zoo to feel more comfortable and ___37___ (confidence) speaking English. And who do they speak English ___38___
Not the pandas, even though ___39___ language used for the medical training instructions is actually English. They talk to the flood of international tourists and to ___40___ (visit) Chinese zookeepers who often come to check on the pandas, which are on loan from China. They also need to be ready to give ___41___ (interview) in English with international journalists. This is ___42___ they need an English trainer.
So, what are they learning ___43___ (basic), how to describe a panda’s life. It’s been an honor to watch the panda programme develop ___44___ to see the pandas settle into their new home. As a little girl, I ____45____ (wish) to be a zookeeper when I grew up. Now, I’m living out that dream indirectly by helping the panda keepers do their job in English.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，上周五你们班在公园上了一堂美术课。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
（1）你完成作品；
（2）你的感想。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you an art class I had in a park last Friday.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Isla and I were studying in the same school. We had been friends since we were six years old. I took Isla as a smart, funny friend, but not all students at our school did, especially the girl students. Girls in our school wore fashionable branded clothes, but Isla sewed hers and her curly hair and thick glasses made her look like a fish, which made her stand out like a sore thumb(招眼).
For me, sometimes I felt embarrassed to be around Isla, particularly when students said rude words about her hair, clothes, glasses—even about the fact that she got really good grades. Isla always seemed to be able to ignore what other students thought, but I couldn’t. I began to distance myself from her.
Our school had a tradition—there was a talent show every spring. Students would sing, dance, play musical instruments, and do whatever they could to show their talents. Being our graduation season in this senior school, this year’s talent show would be obviously different. It would be a huge night.
Ava, who was an outgoing girl, invited me to be on her dance team. “We win the talent show every year, and we expect a satisfactory graduation this year,” Ava said to me excitedly. “We need a new dancer. But only you, not her!” Ava pointed to someone behind me.
I didn’t need to turn around to see who she meant. “Oh, I see,” I said quietly. Ava had hardly headed out when someone tapped on my shoulder. It was Isla. When I saw her confused face, it was like waking up from a dream. Isla asked me eagerly, “Emily, are you going to take part in the talent show ” I hesitated without response. “That’s great, Emily!” Isla told me without waiting for my answer that she was also going to participate this year. I couldn’t believe what I had heard. I started to worry about her when I imagined that she was in front of a huge crowd, and that everybody would laugh at her.
Time passed quickly, and I had barely seen Isla since then. For me, I had to practice hard every day with Ava and the team to keep up since the other dancers had already known the steps.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ultimately, it was my turn to perform, and I felt extremely nervous.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I stepped off the stage and expressed my thanks to Isla, who was ready to sing.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版 2024年10月
全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
考生注意：
1. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、座位号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项。
1.What does the man plan to do first
A. Start a school. B. Get further education . C. Enter a competition.
2. When should the man hand in his paper
A. By May 22. B. By May 25. C. By May 27.
3. What did the woman think of the film
A. Disappointing. B. Surprising. C. Encouraging.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B.In a supermarket. C. At home.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s roommate. B. The man’s hobbies. C.The man’s school .
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,选出最佳选项。
听下面一段对话，回答6、7小题。
6. What does the man say about his house
A. It’s small. B. It’s untidy. C. It’s far.
7. What will the man do next
A. Contact the building manager . B.Send invitations to neighbors. C. Get some big balloons.
听下面一段对话，回答8、9小题。
8. What is the man’s attitude towards the woman’s first idea
A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Understanding.
9.How will the speakers deal with Danny’s problem
A. By getting a tutor for him. B. By stopping him playing games. C.By enrolling him in a summer course.
听下面一段对话，回答10、11、12小题。
10. What inspired the band to get the idea
A. Advice from their fans. B.A popular children’s game. C.Their past performances.
11. How many people could a bubble hold at most
A. 2. B. 3. C.4.
12.What was unavailable in the bubble
A. A chair . B.A fan. C. A speaker.
听下面一段对话，回答13、14、15、16小题。
13. What were the notices about
A. Banning keeping a dog . B. Building a golf course. C. Protecting the coastline.
14. What was the Skipper’s Strand named after
A. A butterfly. B. A plant. C. A child.
15.How did the woman feel about the development plan
A. Excited and interested. B. Shocked and sad. C. Confused and embarrassed.
16. What did the woman do first when she knew the plan
A. She studied related laws. B. She appealed to the council. C. She convinced the community.
听下面一段独白，回答17、18、19、20小题。
17. How long does the water park open each day
A. Seven hours. B. Eight hours. C. Nine hours.
18. What can we know about the mini-golf
A. It is free for the locals. B. It needs booking in advance. C.It limits the number of people.
19. What do the two jogging sessions have in common
A. Both are six kilometers long. B. Both have jogging instructors. C.Both take place on rough trails.
20.How can the tourists book the bus tickets to the town of Levington
A.From the bus driver. B. From the hotel’s reception. C. From the park website
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Do you have any travel plans in the near future Or are you looking for the safest place to travel If your answer is yes, this travel guide will provide some places you can visit. In this guide, we will discuss their culture, food, and other things you should expect.
New Zealand
New Zealand has proven to be the world’s safest place to travel after Iceland and it is known for its wonderful dishes such as Fish and Chips, Hokey Pokey ice cream, etc. Whangarei Falls is a 26.3-metre high waterfall with a beautiful view that makes it one of the most photogenic waterfalls.
Belize
A visit to Belize would give you experiences such as world-class diving, explorations of jungles, etc. When you are in Belize, you should try the following foods: Rice and Beans, Tamales, Stewed Chicken, Fry Jacks and lots more. Belize is known for Mayan ruins and caves and jungle adventures, and it is also known as “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”.
Greenland
Greenland is said to be a place where you do not have to worry about crime, so you need not worry too much about your safety. It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, and it is the world’s largest island. Major tourist offers in Greenland include trips on hiking, tours on dog sledding, watching icebergs, etc.
Tunisia
Tunisia is said to be one of the most visited African countries. Some attractive places include its great capital city Tunis, the beach resorts of Mahdia and Kasbah Square in Tunis. Tunisia is popular for its beaches which have pocket-friendly expensive items. Tunisians are always willing to help. Some of the delicious dishes that Tunisians enjoy include Tabouna Bread, Tajine Maadnous, Tunisian Meat Dishes, etc.
1. What can visitors enjoy in New Zealand
A. Mayan ruins.
B. Golden beaches.
C. The beautiful waterfall.
D Jungle adventures.
2. Which place should you go to if you are fond of diving
A. New Zealand. B. Tunisia.
C. Greenland. D. Belize.
3. What can be known about Tunisia
A. Tunisians are both warm and friendly.
B. It’s famous for its delicious dishes.
C. Tunis is the world’s largest port city.
D. It offers first-class hiking experiences.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
B
The winter break is just about to end. Soon we will be back at school. It’s with both happiness and sadness. I look very much forward to seeing my friends and starting practice again, but it also means I’m officially(正式地) half way through the exchange year. With school starting there are new things to try out and experience. For example I’m starting a new sport, Track. It’s similar to Cross Country, which I did from August till November.
Being here for half a year now I can easily tell the differences between my two schools. The hardest or most different part for me was to have the same schedule every day here. Honestly, I prefer to have different classes every day, as I did in my home country. However, I have fallen in love with the Friday football games. Football is one of my favorite sports now. Before I came, I knew nothing about it. Now I love it, especially to watch it with my host parents. I have also been so lucky to go to two college football games.
Before I left school in December, I had a couple of tests called Mid-term Test. They all went pretty smooth, mostly because I didn’t have too many hard classes. My favorite class was English, and also my hardest. Personally I really liked English, where I could write essays(文章), challenge writing skills and improve English talking.
Only four days of winter break is left. A part of me wants to be on a break forever, and the other part expects to get started again, start a new sport and see my friends and classmates.
4. Why does the author feel sad before school starts again
A. Her homework is not finished. B. The exchange year will end soon.
C. Her school life will get harder. D. The new sport no longer attracts her.
5. How does the school in the author’s home country differ from the one she is in now
A. The courses are richer. B. The teachers are kinder.
C. The meals are healthier. D. The holidays are longer.
6. What does the author enjoy doing most with the host family
A. Having a talk in English. B. Playing video games.
C. Watching football matches. D. Visiting her relatives.
7. What does the underlined word “They” in the third paragraph refer to
A. Classes. B. Tests. C. Games. D. Students.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B
C
Efforts were underway in Bangladesh to deliver food and drinking water to millions of people struggling after a heavy rain led to flooding, which struck a quarter of the country. There are around 3.5 million Bangladeshis at risk of river flooding every year according to a 2023 report by the World Bank.
On Wednesday, at least 17 of the country’s 64 districts (地区), mostly in the northern and north-eastern Sylhet, were suffering from the natural disaster. Government officials said at least 36 people had been killed and about 4.5 million people had been stuck so far. The floods also caused damage to agriculture (农业), electricity, and clean water supply.
Sylhet is among the worst affected, with several areas without electricity. “Many people are in great need of food and drinking water,” said Enam Ahmed, 45, living in the worst-hit Sunmaganj district. “There is water everywhere but no drinking water. Flood shelters are filled with people but they are not getting enough food,” he said.
The situation in Bangladesh has been worsened by rainwater falling down from the surrounding hills of India’s Meghalaya state, which received more than 970 mm (about 38 inches) of rain on Sunday, according to a government report.
“The flood situation in the three Barak valley districts continues to be very serious. Army rescuers have evacuated (疏散) thousands of trapped people to safe places. 14 rescue teams with more than 70 boats and over 400 men have been pressed into action in the heavily flooded districts,” said a local flood control official. About 5.5 million people have been displaced, about 3.7 million of whom are staying in government-run temporary (临时的) shelters on higher ground.
Locals in the flood-affected areas said they had never seen such serious floods before.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The role played by government officials. B. The people trapped in the disaster.
C. The number of districts in the country. D. The damage caused by the floods.
9. What do we know about the flood shelters
A. There is a crying need for food. B. They can provide enough clean water.
C. They are too old to hold people. D. There are few villagers staying inside.
10. Why has the situation in Bangladesh become worse and worse
A. By rain falling down from the neighboring hills.
B By surrounding rivers overflowing.
C. By breaking of dams.
D. By never experiencing such serious floods.
11. What can we infer from the text
A. More rescue efforts are needed. B. The floods hit the whole country.
C. The disaster is the biggest ever. D. Rivers nationwide are at risk.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. A 11. C
D
Last month, a study was published that examined climate change’s direct effects on the Earth’s seasons. Scientists found a connection between climate change and the temperature and duration of the summer season. Summers in the Northern hemisphere (北半球) could last nearly six months by the year 2100 if global warming continues, according to the study. With the seasons off-balance, there will be harmful effects on human health and agriculture.
Yuping Guan, a physical oceanographer at the State Key Laboratory of Tropical Oceanography at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and his colleagues combined daily climate data from 1952 to 2011 to get a sense of the start and end of each season in the Northern hemisphere. Over the nearly 60-year period, they discovered that, on average, summers grew from 78 to 95 days, while winters shortened from 76 to 73 days. The spring and autumn seasons also shortened. Guan and his team used the findings from the data to create a model to hypothesize (假设) about how the seasons would possibly change in the future. They found that if left untouched, summers in the Northern hemisphere could last nearly six months, while winters could contract to less than two months.
If the Earth’s seasons continue to shift, it will bring negative effects to human health and agriculture. Longer and hotter summers, for example, can cause mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects to potentially expand their scope and land in places where they’re usually not found. “Because seasons influence the life cycles of plants and animals, climate change could disturb species’ ability to adapt,” said Scott Sheridan, a climate scientist “If seasons continue to change, everything isn’t going to change perfectly as they should. If we take the example of flowers coming out of the ground, those flowers could come out, but bees aren’t there to pollinate (授粉) them yet or they’re already past their peak.” With negative effects like these, human health and agriculture will face hardship while moving forward.
This study further proves how cruel climate change is to humans, plants and animals, reminding us how much we are all connected with the environment we share.
12. What did scientists find according to the study
A. Some seasons will disappear in their tracks.
B. Global warming will be at its worst in 2100.
C. Human heath remains unharmed by climate change.
D. Climate change affects the days of summers.
13. What does the underlined word “contract” in the second paragraph mean
A. Add. B. Shorten. C. Keep. D. Extend.
14. What can we infer about the effects of longer and hotter summers
A. Some species are more able to adapt to the change.
B. The environment will change as we wish.
C. Human health and agriculture are hardly affected.
D. Mosquitoes can survive in more places.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Is summer taking the place of all other seasons B. Is climate change bringing hardship
C. Is mankind to blame for longer summers D. Is the Earth getting warmer
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. D 15. A
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Not all great writers are great spellers. If you want to be published, it's vital to submit a perfect, professionally presented manuscript (原稿). ____16____ No editor is likely to tolerate a writer who does not take the trouble to spell words correctly.
I keep two reference books close-by on my desk: dictionary and thesaurus (同义词词典). I don't trust my laptop's spellchecker. ____17____ Of course, these days there are plenty of online dictionaries and thesauruses, but I'm old-fashioned enough to prefer a hard cover and pages I can leaf through with my fingers. I use the Concise Oxford Dictionary and the Collins Thesaurus.
____18____ It should give you a precise definition of each word, thus differentiating it from other words whose meanings are similar, but not identical. It will also usually show how the word is pronounced.
In addition, I have an old two-volume copy of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, picked up a few years ago in a bookshop sale for just 99 pence. Of course, with its 2,672 pages, it's not exactly short. It contains around 163,000 words, plus word combinations and idiomatic phrases. ____19____ However, if I need to check the origin of a word or to look up examples of its usage, there's nothing better.
For well over a hundred years the most influential English dictionary was Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755. "To make dictionaries is dull (乏味) work," wrote Johnson, illustrating one definition of "dull". ____20____ A few minutes spent casting your eye over a page or two can be a rewarding experience.
A. I don't often use this dictionary.
B. It takes no account of the context.
C. But I still don't want to replace them.
D. But a dictionary can be a pleasure to read.
E. Of course, a dictionary is not only for spelling.
F. That means good grammar and no spelling mistakes.
G. Dictionaries don't always give you enough information.
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. E 19. A 20. D
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I’ve been motivated — and demotivated — by other folks’ achievements all my life.
When I was a teenager, a neighborhood friend ____21____ a marathon race. Feeling motivated, I started running ____22____, but then two things happened. First, a girl I met one day told me she was ____23____ for a “super,” referring to a 52.4-mile double marathon. Then, the next day I went on my longest run — 15 miles. To be honest, I ____24____ it! Between the girl making my ____25____ seem small and the pure boredom of jogging, I decided that the only ____26____ I’d ever run again is if a big dog was running after me!
So I ____27____ cycling. I got a good bike and rode a lot. I ____28____ of entering cycle races until I flew to San Diego to visit my sister. While she was at work one day, I ____29____ her bike and went for a ride. The ____30____: the roads there went through large valleys where I’d be riding uphill for miles at a time. I’d never faced such ____31____. That day, I got ____32____ by about 100 “local” bikers who were used to such roads. When I got back home, suddenly riding my bike didn’t seem quite as ____33____.
I’ve ____34____ a lot since then. I’ve come to accept that whatever ____35____ I set for myself, they just have to be my own.
21. A. knew B. held C. won D. quit
22. A. regularly B. silently C. proudly D. recently
23. A. asking B. looking C. waiting D. training
24. A. made B. believed C. hated D. deserved
25. A. advantage B. achievement C. contribution D. influence
26. A. way B. risk C. place D. reason
27. A. gave up B. went on C. turned to D. dealt with
28. A. heard B. dreamed C. complained D. approved
29. A. painted B. borrowed C. bought D. parked
30. A. problem B. secret C. principle D. advice
31. A. dangers B. events C. opponents D. challenges
32. A. passed B. convinced C. admired D. stopped
33. A. reliable B. convenient C. familiar D. appealing
34. A. traveled B. matured C. missed D. worried
35. A. limits B. dates C. goals D. tests
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
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。
Whenever I tell people that I teach English at the Berlin Zoo, I almost always get a questioning look. Behind it, the person is trying to figure out who exactly I teach…the animals
Since June 2017, right before the ___36___ (arrive) of the two new pandas, Meng Meng and Jiao Qing, I have been helping the panda keepers at the zoo to feel more comfortable and ___37___ (confidence) speaking English. And who do they speak English ___38___
Not the pandas, even though ___39___ language used for the medical training instructions is actually English. They talk to the flood of international tourists and to ___40___ (visit) Chinese zookeepers who often come to check on the pandas, which are on loan from China. They also need to be ready to give ___41___ (interview) in English with international journalists. This is ___42___ they need an English trainer.
So, what are they learning ___43___ (basic), how to describe a panda’s life. It’s been an honor to watch the panda programme develop ___44___ to see the pandas settle into their new home. As a little girl, I ____45____ (wish) to be a zookeeper when I grew up. Now, I’m living out that dream indirectly by helping the panda keepers do their job in English.
【答案】36. arrival
37. confident
38. with 39. the
40. visiting
41. interviews
42. why 43. Basically
44. and 45. wished
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，上周五你们班在公园上了一堂美术课。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
（1）你完成的作品；
（2）你的感想。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you an art class I had in a park last Friday.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you an art class I had in a park last Friday.
We were tasked to draw or paint something that impressed us most. Inspired by the fantastic scenery, I decided to create a watercolor painting of the small bridge over the park’s pond, surrounded by blooming flowers.
The entire experience was incredibly refreshing. Being surrounded by nature not only sparked my creativity but also offered a much-needed break from the usual hustle and bustle of school life. I felt a deep sense of peace as I painted.
In a word, it was not just an art class; it was a moment of connection with nature that I truly cherished.
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。
Isla and I were studying in the same school. We had been friends since we were six years old. I took Isla as a smart, funny friend, but not all students at our school did, especially the girl students. Girls in our school wore fashionable branded clothes, but Isla sewed hers and her curly hair and thick glasses made her look like a fish, which made her stand out like a sore thumb(招眼).
For me, sometimes I felt embarrassed to be around Isla, particularly when students said rude words about her hair, clothes, glasses—even about the fact that she got really good grades. Isla always seemed to be able to ignore what other students thought, but I couldn’t. I began to distance myself from her.
Our school had a tradition—there was a talent show every spring. Students would sing, dance, play musical instruments, and do whatever they could to show their talents. Being our graduation season in this senior school, this year’s talent show would be obviously different. It would be a huge night.
Ava, who was an outgoing girl, invited me to be on her dance team. “We win the talent show every year, and we expect a satisfactory graduation this year,” Ava said to me excitedly. “We need a new dancer. But only you, not her!” Ava pointed to someone behind me.
I didn’t need to turn around to see who she meant. “Oh, I see,” I said quietly. Ava had hardly headed out when someone tapped on my shoulder. It was Isla. When I saw her confused face, it was like waking up from a dream. Isla asked me eagerly, “Emily, are you going to take part in the talent show ” I hesitated without response. “That’s great, Emily!” Isla told me without waiting for my answer that she was also going to participate this year. I couldn’t believe what I had heard. I started to worry about her when I imagined that she was in front of a huge crowd, and that everybody would laugh at her.
Time passed quickly, and I had barely seen Isla since then. For me, I had to practice hard every day with Ava and the team to keep up since the other dancers had already known the steps.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ultimately, it was my turn to perform, and I felt extremely nervous.
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I stepped off the stage and expressed my thanks to Isla, who was ready to sing.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 Ultimately, it was my turn to perform, and I felt extremely nervous. I didn’t want to be regarded as different from the others. Isla walked to me and hugged me tightly. “Come on, Emily!” Isla encouraged me. “I believe you will do great because you are a wonderful dancer. Don’t care too much about what others think. Just trust yourself.” Soon, I took my place on the stage. I remembered every step and every move. When the music was over, the crowd burst into cheers. At that moment, I felt like a dancing queen!
I stepped off the stage and expressed my thanks to Isla, who was ready to sing. I was a little worried at the beginning because the crowd became restless. Luckily, Isla ignored it. I stood up, shouting, “Isla, you are the best!” Her homemade dress was shining in the light, but her eyes were clouded with tears. When Isla’s singing died down, all the students were still lost in her unique voice. Some even began singing like her, and then more. Their singing resounded around the hall. I rushed to the stage after her performance, hugging her cheerfully. That was enough! We could never be distanced.
全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
考生注意：
1. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、座位号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项。
1.What does the man plan to do first
A. Start a school. B. Get further education . C. Enter a competition.
2. When should the man hand in his paper
A. By May 22. B. By May 25. C. By May 27.
3. What did the woman think of the film
A. Disappointing. B. Surprising. C. Encouraging.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B.In a supermarket. C. At home.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s roommate. B. The man’s hobbies. C.The man’s school .
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,选出最佳选项。
听下面一段对话，回答6、7小题。
6. What does the man say about his house
A. It’s small. B. It’s untidy. C. It’s far.
7. What will the man do next
A. Contact the building manager . B.Send invitations to neighbors. C. Get some big balloons.
听下面一段对话，回答8、9小题。
8 What is the man’s attitude towards the woman’s first idea
A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Understanding.
9.How will the speakers deal with Danny’s problem
A. By getting a tutor for him. B. By stopping him playing games. C.By enrolling him in a summer course.
听下面一段对话，回答10、11、12小题。
10. What inspired the band to get the idea
A. Advice from their fans. B.A popular children’s game. C.Their past performances.
11. How many people could a bubble hold at most
A. 2. B. 3. C.4.
12.What was unavailable in the bubble
A. A chair . B.A fan. C. A speaker.
听下面一段对话，回答13、14、15、16小题。
13. What were the notices about
A. Banning keeping a dog . B. Building a golf course. C. Protecting the coastline.
14. What was the Skipper’s Strand named after
A. A butterfly. B. A plant. C. A child.
15.How did the woman feel about the development plan
A. Excited and interested. B. Shocked and sad. C. Confused and embarrassed.
16. What did the woman do first when she knew the plan
A. She studied related laws. B. She appealed to the council. C. She convinced the community.
听下面一段独白，回答17、18、19、20小题。
17 How long does the water park open each day
A. Seven hours. B. Eight hours. C. Nine hours.
18. What can we know about the mini-golf
A. It is free for the locals. B. It needs booking in advance. C.It limits the number of people.
19. What do the two jogging sessions have in common
A. Both are six kilometers long. B. Both have jogging instructors. C.Both take place on rough trails.
20.How can the tourists book the bus tickets to the town of Levington
A.From the bus driver. B. From the hotel’s reception. C. From the park website
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
Do you have any travel plans in the near future Or are you looking for the safest place to travel If your answer is yes, this travel guide will provide some places you can visit. In this guide, we will discuss their culture, food, and other things you should expect.
New Zealand
New Zealand has proven to be the world’s safest place to travel after Iceland and it is known for its wonderful dishes such as Fish and Chips, Hokey Pokey ice cream, etc. Whangarei Falls is a 26.3-metre high waterfall with a beautiful view that makes it one of the most photogenic waterfalls.
Belize
A visit to Belize would give you experiences such as world-class diving, explorations of jungles, etc. When you are in Belize, you should try the following foods: Rice and Beans, Tamales, Stewed Chicken, Fry Jacks and lots more. Belize is known for Mayan ruins and caves and jungle adventures, and it is also known as “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”.
Greenland
Greenland is said to be a place where you do not have to worry about crime, so you need not worry too much about your safety. It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, and it is the world’s largest island. Major tourist offers in Greenland include trips on hiking, tours on dog sledding, watching icebergs, etc.
Tunisia
Tunisia is said to be one of the most visited African countries. Some attractive places include its great capital city Tunis, the beach resorts of Mahdia and Kasbah Square in Tunis. Tunisia is popular for its beaches which have pocket-friendly expensive items. Tunisians are always willing to help. Some of the delicious dishes that Tunisians enjoy include Tabouna Bread, Tajine Maadnous, Tunisian Meat Dishes, etc.
1. What can visitors enjoy in New Zealand
A. Mayan ruins.
B. Golden beaches.
C. The beautiful waterfall.
D. Jungle adventures.
2. Which place should you go to if you are fond of diving
A. New Zealand. B. Tunisia.
C. Greenland. D. Belize.
3. What can be known about Tunisia
A. Tunisians are both warm and friendly.
B It’s famous for its delicious dishes.
C. Tunis is the world’s largest port city.
D. It offers first-class hiking experiences.
B
The winter break is just about to end. Soon we will be back at school. It’s with both happiness and sadness. I look very much forward to seeing my friends and starting practice again, but it also means I’m officially(正式地) half way through the exchange year. With school starting there are new things to try out and experience. For example I’m starting a new sport, Track. It’s similar to Cross Country, which I did from August till November.
Being here for half a year now I can easily tell the differences between my two schools. The hardest or most different part for me was to have the same schedule every day here. Honestly, I prefer to have different classes every day, as I did in my home country. However, I have fallen in love with the Friday football games. Football is one of my favorite sports now. Before I came, I knew nothing about it. Now I love it, especially to watch it with my host parents. I have also been so lucky to go to two college football games.
Before I left school in December, I had a couple of tests called Mid-term Test. They all went pretty smooth, mostly because I didn’t have too many hard classes. My favorite class was English, and also my hardest. Personally I really liked English, where I could write essays(文章), challenge writing skills and improve English talking.
Only four days of winter break is left. A part of me wants to be on a break forever, and the other part expects to get started again, start a new sport and see my friends and classmates.
4. Why does the author feel sad before school starts again
A Her homework is not finished. B. The exchange year will end soon.
C. Her school life will get harder. D. The new sport no longer attracts her.
5. How does the school in the author’s home country differ from the one she is in now
A. The courses are richer. B. The teachers are kinder.
C. The meals are healthier. D. The holidays are longer.
6. What does the author enjoy doing most with the host family
A. Having a talk in English. B. Playing video games.
C. Watching football matches. D. Visiting her relatives.
7. What does the underlined word “They” in the third paragraph refer to
A. Classes. B. Tests. C. Games. D. Students.
C
Efforts were underway in Bangladesh to deliver food and drinking water to millions of people struggling after a heavy rain led to flooding, which struck a quarter of the country. There are around 3.5 million Bangladeshis at risk of river flooding every year according to a 2023 report by the World Bank.
On Wednesday, at least 17 of the country’s 64 districts (地区), mostly in the northern and north-eastern Sylhet, were suffering from the natural disaster. Government officials said at least 36 people had been killed and about 4.5 million people had been stuck so far. The floods also caused damage to agriculture (农业), electricity, and clean water supply.
Sylhet is among the worst affected, with several areas without electricity. “Many people are in great need of food and drinking water,” said Enam Ahmed, 45, living in the worst-hit Sunmaganj district. “There is water everywhere but no drinking water. Flood shelters are filled with people but they are not getting enough food,” he said.
The situation in Bangladesh has been worsened by rainwater falling down from the surrounding hills of India’s Meghalaya state, which received more than 970 mm (about 38 inches) of rain on Sunday, according to a government report.
“The flood situation in the three Barak valley districts continues to be very serious. Army rescuers have evacuated (疏散) thousands of trapped people to safe places. 14 rescue teams with more than 70 boats and over 400 men have been pressed into action in the heavily flooded districts,” said a local flood control official. About 5.5 million people have been displaced, about 3.7 million of whom are staying in government-run temporary (临时的) shelters on higher ground.
Locals in the flood-affected areas said they had never seen such serious floods before.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The role played by government officials. B. The people trapped in the disaster.
C. The number of districts in the country. D. The damage caused by the floods.
9. What do we know about the flood shelters
A. There is a crying need for food. B. They can provide enough clean water.
C. They are too old to hold people. D. There are few villagers staying inside.
10. Why has the situation in Bangladesh become worse and worse
A. By rain falling down from the neighboring hills.
B. By surrounding rivers overflowing.
C. By breaking of dams.
D. By never experiencing such serious floods.
11. What can we infer from the text
A. More rescue efforts are needed. B. The floods hit the whole country.
C. The disaster is the biggest ever. D. Rivers nationwide are at risk.
D
Last month, a study was published that examined climate change’s direct effects on the Earth’s seasons. Scientists found a connection between climate change and the temperature and duration of the summer season. Summers in the Northern hemisphere (北半球) could last nearly six months by the year 2100 if global warming continues, according to the study. With the seasons off-balance, there will be harmful effects on human health and agriculture.
Yuping Guan, a physical oceanographer at the State Key Laboratory of Tropical Oceanography at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and his colleagues combined daily climate data from 1952 to 2011 to get a sense of the start and end of each season in the Northern hemisphere. Over the nearly 60-year period, they discovered that, on average, summers grew from 78 to 95 days, while winters shortened from 76 to 73 days. The spring and autumn seasons also shortened. Guan and his team used the findings from the data to create a model to hypothesize (假设) about how the seasons would possibly change in the future. They found that if left untouched, summers in the Northern hemisphere could last nearly six months, while winters could contract to less than two months.
If the Earth’s seasons continue to shift, it will bring negative effects to human health and agriculture. Longer and hotter summers, for example, can cause mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects to potentially expand their scope and land in places where they’re usually not found. “Because seasons influence the life cycles of plants and animals, climate change could disturb species’ ability to adapt,” said Scott Sheridan, a climate scientist “If seasons continue to change, everything isn’t going to change perfectly as they should. If we take the example of flowers coming out of the ground, those flowers could come out, but bees aren’t there to pollinate (授粉) them yet or they’re already past their peak.” With negative effects like these, human health and agriculture will face hardship while moving forward.
This study further proves how cruel climate change is to humans, plants and animals, reminding us how much we are all connected with the environment we share.
12. What did scientists find according to the study
A. Some seasons will disappear in their tracks.
B. Global warming will be at its worst in 2100.
C. Human heath remains unharmed by climate change.
D. Climate change affects the days of summers.
13. What does the underlined word “contract” in the second paragraph mean
A. Add. B. Shorten. C. Keep. D. Extend.
14. What can we infer about the effects of longer and hotter summers
A. Some species are more able to adapt to the change.
B. The environment will change as we wish.
C. Human health and agriculture are hardly affected.
D. Mosquitoes can survive in more places.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Is summer taking the place of all other seasons B. Is climate change bringing hardship
C. Is mankind to blame for longer summers D. Is the Earth getting warmer
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。
Not all great writers are great spellers. If you want to be published, it's vital to submit a perfect, professionally presented manuscript (原稿). ____16____ No editor is likely to tolerate a writer who does not take the trouble to spell words correctly.
I keep two reference books close-by on my desk: dictionary and thesaurus (同义词词典). I don't trust my laptop's spellchecker. ____17____ Of course, these days there are plenty of online dictionaries and thesauruses, but I'm old-fashioned enough to prefer a hard cover and pages I can leaf through with my fingers. I use the Concise Oxford Dictionary and the Collins Thesaurus.
____18____ It should give you a precise definition of each word, thus differentiating it from other words whose meanings are similar, but not identical. It will also usually show how the word is pronounced.
In addition, I have an old two-volume copy of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, picked up a few years ago in a bookshop sale for just 99 pence. Of course, with its 2,672 pages, it's not exactly short. It contains around 163,000 words, plus word combinations and idiomatic phrases. ____19____ However, if I need to check the origin of a word or to look up examples of its usage, there's nothing better.
For well over a hundred years the most influential English dictionary was Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755. "To make dictionaries is dull (乏味) work," wrote Johnson, illustrating one definition of "dull". ____20____ A few minutes spent casting your eye over a page or two can be a rewarding experience.
A. I don't often use this dictionary.
B. It takes no account of the context.
C. But I still don't want to replace them.
D. But a dictionary can be a pleasure to read.
E. Of course, a dictionary is not only for spelling.
F. That means good grammar and no spelling mistakes.
G. Dictionaries don't always give you enough information.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I’ve been motivated — and demotivated — by other folks’ achievements all my life.
When I was a teenager, a neighborhood friend ____21____ a marathon race. Feeling motivated, I started running ____22____, but then two things happened. First, a girl I met one day told me she was ____23____ for a “super,” referring to a 52.4-mile double marathon. Then, the next day I went on my longest run — 15 miles. To be honest, I ____24____ it! Between the girl making my ____25____ seem small and the pure boredom of jogging, I decided that the only ____26____ I’d ever run again is if a big dog was running after me!
So I ____27____ cycling. I got a good bike and rode a lot. I ____28____ of entering cycle races until I flew to San Diego to visit my sister. While she was at work one day, I ____29____ her bike and went for a ride. The ____30____: the roads there went through large valleys where I’d be riding uphill for miles at a time. I’d never faced such ____31____. That day, I got ____32____ by about 100 “local” bikers who were used to such roads. When I got back home, suddenly riding my bike didn’t seem quite as ____33____.
I’ve ____34____ a lot since then. I’ve come to accept that whatever ____35____ I set for myself, they just have to be my own.
21. A. knew B. held C. won D. quit
22. A. regularly B. silently C. proudly D. recently
23. A. asking B. looking C. waiting D. training
24. A. made B. believed C. hated D. deserved
25. A. advantage B. achievement C. contribution D. influence
26. A. way B. risk C. place D. reason
27. A. gave up B. went on C. turned to D. dealt with
28. A. heard B. dreamed C. complained D. approved
29. A. painted B. borrowed C. bought D. parked
30. A. problem B. secret C. principle D. advice
31. A. dangers B. events C. opponents D. challenges
32. A. passed B. convinced C. admired D. stopped
33. A. reliable B. convenient C. familiar D. appealing
34. A. traveled B. matured C. missed D. worried
35. A. limits B. dates C. goals D. tests
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。
Whenever I tell people that I teach English at the Berlin Zoo, I almost always get a questioning look. Behind it, the person is trying to figure out who exactly I teach…the animals
Since June 2017, right before the ___36___ (arrive) of the two new pandas, Meng Meng and Jiao Qing, I have been helping the panda keepers at the zoo to feel more comfortable and ___37___ (confidence) speaking English. And who do they speak English ___38___
Not the pandas, even though ___39___ language used for the medical training instructions is actually English. They talk to the flood of international tourists and to ___40___ (visit) Chinese zookeepers who often come to check on the pandas, which are on loan from China. They also need to be ready to give ___41___ (interview) in English with international journalists. This is ___42___ they need an English trainer.
So, what are they learning ___43___ (basic), how to describe a panda’s life. It’s been an honor to watch the panda programme develop ___44___ to see the pandas settle into their new home. As a little girl, I ____45____ (wish) to be a zookeeper when I grew up. Now, I’m living out that dream indirectly by helping the panda keepers do their job in English.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，上周五你们班在公园上了一堂美术课。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
（1）你完成作品；
（2）你的感想。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you an art class I had in a park last Friday.
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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。
Isla and I were studying in the same school. We had been friends since we were six years old. I took Isla as a smart, funny friend, but not all students at our school did, especially the girl students. Girls in our school wore fashionable branded clothes, but Isla sewed hers and her curly hair and thick glasses made her look like a fish, which made her stand out like a sore thumb(招眼).
For me, sometimes I felt embarrassed to be around Isla, particularly when students said rude words about her hair, clothes, glasses—even about the fact that she got really good grades. Isla always seemed to be able to ignore what other students thought, but I couldn’t. I began to distance myself from her.
Our school had a tradition—there was a talent show every spring. Students would sing, dance, play musical instruments, and do whatever they could to show their talents. Being our graduation season in this senior school, this year’s talent show would be obviously different. It would be a huge night.
Ava, who was an outgoing girl, invited me to be on her dance team. “We win the talent show every year, and we expect a satisfactory graduation this year,” Ava said to me excitedly. “We need a new dancer. But only you, not her!” Ava pointed to someone behind me.
I didn’t need to turn around to see who she meant. “Oh, I see,” I said quietly. Ava had hardly headed out when someone tapped on my shoulder. It was Isla. When I saw her confused face, it was like waking up from a dream. Isla asked me eagerly, “Emily, are you going to take part in the talent show ” I hesitated without response. “That’s great, Emily!” Isla told me without waiting for my answer that she was also going to participate this year. I couldn’t believe what I had heard. I started to worry about her when I imagined that she was in front of a huge crowd, and that everybody would laugh at her.
Time passed quickly, and I had barely seen Isla since then. For me, I had to practice hard every day with Ava and the team to keep up since the other dancers had already known the steps.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ultimately, it was my turn to perform, and I felt extremely nervous.
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I stepped off the stage and expressed my thanks to Isla, who was ready to sing.
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答案版 2024年10月
全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
考生注意：
1. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、座位号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项。
1.What does the man plan to do first
A. Start a school. B. Get further education . C. Enter a competition.
2. When should the man hand in his paper
A. By May 22. B. By May 25. C. By May 27.
3. What did the woman think of the film
A. Disappointing. B. Surprising. C. Encouraging.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B.In a supermarket. C. At home.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s roommate. B. The man’s hobbies. C.The man’s school .
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,选出最佳选项。
听下面一段对话，回答6、7小题。
6. What does the man say about his house
A. It’s small. B. It’s untidy. C. It’s far.
7. What will the man do next
A. Contact the building manager . B.Send invitations to neighbors. C. Get some big balloons.
听下面一段对话，回答8、9小题。
8. What is the man’s attitude towards the woman’s first idea
A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Understanding.
9.How will the speakers deal with Danny’s problem
A. By getting a tutor for him. B. By stopping him playing games. C.By enrolling him in a summer course.
听下面一段对话，回答10、11、12小题。
10. What inspired the band to get the idea
A. Advice from their fans. B.A popular children’s game. C.Their past performances.
11. How many people could a bubble hold at most
A. 2. B. 3. C.4.
12.What was unavailable in the bubble
A. A chair . B.A fan. C. A speaker.
听下面一段对话，回答13、14、15、16小题。
13. What were the notices about
A. Banning keeping a dog . B. Building a golf course. C. Protecting the coastline.
14. What was the Skipper’s Strand named after
A. A butterfly. B. A plant. C. A child.
15.How did the woman feel about the development plan
A. Excited and interested. B. Shocked and sad. C. Confused and embarrassed.
16. What did the woman do first when she knew the plan
A. She studied related laws. B. She appealed to the council. C. She convinced the community.
听下面一段独白，回答17、18、19、20小题。
17. How long does the water park open each day
A. Seven hours. B. Eight hours. C. Nine hours.
18. What can we know about the mini-golf
A. It is free for the locals. B. It needs booking in advance. C.It limits the number of people.
19. What do the two jogging sessions have in common
A. Both are six kilometers long. B. Both have jogging instructors. C.Both take place on rough trails.
20.How can the tourists book the bus tickets to the town of Levington
A.From the bus driver. B. From the hotel’s reception. C. From the park website
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Do you have any travel plans in the near future Or are you looking for the safest place to travel If your answer is yes, this travel guide will provide some places you can visit. In this guide, we will discuss their culture, food, and other things you should expect.
New Zealand
New Zealand has proven to be the world’s safest place to travel after Iceland and it is known for its wonderful dishes such as Fish and Chips, Hokey Pokey ice cream, etc. Whangarei Falls is a 26.3-metre high waterfall with a beautiful view that makes it one of the most photogenic waterfalls.
Belize
A visit to Belize would give you experiences such as world-class diving, explorations of jungles, etc. When you are in Belize, you should try the following foods: Rice and Beans, Tamales, Stewed Chicken, Fry Jacks and lots more. Belize is known for Mayan ruins and caves and jungle adventures, and it is also known as “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”.
Greenland
Greenland is said to be a place where you do not have to worry about crime, so you need not worry too much about your safety. It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, and it is the world’s largest island. Major tourist offers in Greenland include trips on hiking, tours on dog sledding, watching icebergs, etc.
Tunisia
Tunisia is said to be one of the most visited African countries. Some attractive places include its great capital city Tunis, the beach resorts of Mahdia and Kasbah Square in Tunis. Tunisia is popular for its beaches which have pocket-friendly expensive items. Tunisians are always willing to help. Some of the delicious dishes that Tunisians enjoy include Tabouna Bread, Tajine Maadnous, Tunisian Meat Dishes, etc.
1. What can visitors enjoy in New Zealand
A. Mayan ruins.
B. Golden beaches.
C. The beautiful waterfall.
D Jungle adventures.
2. Which place should you go to if you are fond of diving
A. New Zealand. B. Tunisia.
C. Greenland. D. Belize.
3. What can be known about Tunisia
A. Tunisians are both warm and friendly.
B. It’s famous for its delicious dishes.
C. Tunis is the world’s largest port city.
D. It offers first-class hiking experiences.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
B
The winter break is just about to end. Soon we will be back at school. It’s with both happiness and sadness. I look very much forward to seeing my friends and starting practice again, but it also means I’m officially(正式地) half way through the exchange year. With school starting there are new things to try out and experience. For example I’m starting a new sport, Track. It’s similar to Cross Country, which I did from August till November.
Being here for half a year now I can easily tell the differences between my two schools. The hardest or most different part for me was to have the same schedule every day here. Honestly, I prefer to have different classes every day, as I did in my home country. However, I have fallen in love with the Friday football games. Football is one of my favorite sports now. Before I came, I knew nothing about it. Now I love it, especially to watch it with my host parents. I have also been so lucky to go to two college football games.
Before I left school in December, I had a couple of tests called Mid-term Test. They all went pretty smooth, mostly because I didn’t have too many hard classes. My favorite class was English, and also my hardest. Personally I really liked English, where I could write essays(文章), challenge writing skills and improve English talking.
Only four days of winter break is left. A part of me wants to be on a break forever, and the other part expects to get started again, start a new sport and see my friends and classmates.
4. Why does the author feel sad before school starts again
A. Her homework is not finished. B. The exchange year will end soon.
C. Her school life will get harder. D. The new sport no longer attracts her.
5. How does the school in the author’s home country differ from the one she is in now
A. The courses are richer. B. The teachers are kinder.
C. The meals are healthier. D. The holidays are longer.
6. What does the author enjoy doing most with the host family
A. Having a talk in English. B. Playing video games.
C. Watching football matches. D. Visiting her relatives.
7. What does the underlined word “They” in the third paragraph refer to
A. Classes. B. Tests. C. Games. D. Students.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B
C
Efforts were underway in Bangladesh to deliver food and drinking water to millions of people struggling after a heavy rain led to flooding, which struck a quarter of the country. There are around 3.5 million Bangladeshis at risk of river flooding every year according to a 2023 report by the World Bank.
On Wednesday, at least 17 of the country’s 64 districts (地区), mostly in the northern and north-eastern Sylhet, were suffering from the natural disaster. Government officials said at least 36 people had been killed and about 4.5 million people had been stuck so far. The floods also caused damage to agriculture (农业), electricity, and clean water supply.
Sylhet is among the worst affected, with several areas without electricity. “Many people are in great need of food and drinking water,” said Enam Ahmed, 45, living in the worst-hit Sunmaganj district. “There is water everywhere but no drinking water. Flood shelters are filled with people but they are not getting enough food,” he said.
The situation in Bangladesh has been worsened by rainwater falling down from the surrounding hills of India’s Meghalaya state, which received more than 970 mm (about 38 inches) of rain on Sunday, according to a government report.
“The flood situation in the three Barak valley districts continues to be very serious. Army rescuers have evacuated (疏散) thousands of trapped people to safe places. 14 rescue teams with more than 70 boats and over 400 men have been pressed into action in the heavily flooded districts,” said a local flood control official. About 5.5 million people have been displaced, about 3.7 million of whom are staying in government-run temporary (临时的) shelters on higher ground.
Locals in the flood-affected areas said they had never seen such serious floods before.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The role played by government officials. B. The people trapped in the disaster.
C. The number of districts in the country. D. The damage caused by the floods.
9. What do we know about the flood shelters
A. There is a crying need for food. B. They can provide enough clean water.
C. They are too old to hold people. D. There are few villagers staying inside.
10. Why has the situation in Bangladesh become worse and worse
A. By rain falling down from the neighboring hills.
B By surrounding rivers overflowing.
C. By breaking of dams.
D. By never experiencing such serious floods.
11. What can we infer from the text
A. More rescue efforts are needed. B. The floods hit the whole country.
C. The disaster is the biggest ever. D. Rivers nationwide are at risk.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. A 11. C
D
Last month, a study was published that examined climate change’s direct effects on the Earth’s seasons. Scientists found a connection between climate change and the temperature and duration of the summer season. Summers in the Northern hemisphere (北半球) could last nearly six months by the year 2100 if global warming continues, according to the study. With the seasons off-balance, there will be harmful effects on human health and agriculture.
Yuping Guan, a physical oceanographer at the State Key Laboratory of Tropical Oceanography at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and his colleagues combined daily climate data from 1952 to 2011 to get a sense of the start and end of each season in the Northern hemisphere. Over the nearly 60-year period, they discovered that, on average, summers grew from 78 to 95 days, while winters shortened from 76 to 73 days. The spring and autumn seasons also shortened. Guan and his team used the findings from the data to create a model to hypothesize (假设) about how the seasons would possibly change in the future. They found that if left untouched, summers in the Northern hemisphere could last nearly six months, while winters could contract to less than two months.
If the Earth’s seasons continue to shift, it will bring negative effects to human health and agriculture. Longer and hotter summers, for example, can cause mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects to potentially expand their scope and land in places where they’re usually not found. “Because seasons influence the life cycles of plants and animals, climate change could disturb species’ ability to adapt,” said Scott Sheridan, a climate scientist “If seasons continue to change, everything isn’t going to change perfectly as they should. If we take the example of flowers coming out of the ground, those flowers could come out, but bees aren’t there to pollinate (授粉) them yet or they’re already past their peak.” With negative effects like these, human health and agriculture will face hardship while moving forward.
This study further proves how cruel climate change is to humans, plants and animals, reminding us how much we are all connected with the environment we share.
12. What did scientists find according to the study
A. Some seasons will disappear in their tracks.
B. Global warming will be at its worst in 2100.
C. Human heath remains unharmed by climate change.
D. Climate change affects the days of summers.
13. What does the underlined word “contract” in the second paragraph mean
A. Add. B. Shorten. C. Keep. D. Extend.
14. What can we infer about the effects of longer and hotter summers
A. Some species are more able to adapt to the change.
B. The environment will change as we wish.
C. Human health and agriculture are hardly affected.
D. Mosquitoes can survive in more places.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Is summer taking the place of all other seasons B. Is climate change bringing hardship
C. Is mankind to blame for longer summers D. Is the Earth getting warmer
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. D 15. A
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Not all great writers are great spellers. If you want to be published, it's vital to submit a perfect, professionally presented manuscript (原稿). ____16____ No editor is likely to tolerate a writer who does not take the trouble to spell words correctly.
I keep two reference books close-by on my desk: dictionary and thesaurus (同义词词典). I don't trust my laptop's spellchecker. ____17____ Of course, these days there are plenty of online dictionaries and thesauruses, but I'm old-fashioned enough to prefer a hard cover and pages I can leaf through with my fingers. I use the Concise Oxford Dictionary and the Collins Thesaurus.
____18____ It should give you a precise definition of each word, thus differentiating it from other words whose meanings are similar, but not identical. It will also usually show how the word is pronounced.
In addition, I have an old two-volume copy of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, picked up a few years ago in a bookshop sale for just 99 pence. Of course, with its 2,672 pages, it's not exactly short. It contains around 163,000 words, plus word combinations and idiomatic phrases. ____19____ However, if I need to check the origin of a word or to look up examples of its usage, there's nothing better.
For well over a hundred years the most influential English dictionary was Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755. "To make dictionaries is dull (乏味) work," wrote Johnson, illustrating one definition of "dull". ____20____ A few minutes spent casting your eye over a page or two can be a rewarding experience.
A. I don't often use this dictionary.
B. It takes no account of the context.
C. But I still don't want to replace them.
D. But a dictionary can be a pleasure to read.
E. Of course, a dictionary is not only for spelling.
F. That means good grammar and no spelling mistakes.
G. Dictionaries don't always give you enough information.
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. E 19. A 20. D
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I’ve been motivated — and demotivated — by other folks’ achievements all my life.
When I was a teenager, a neighborhood friend ____21____ a marathon race. Feeling motivated, I started running ____22____, but then two things happened. First, a girl I met one day told me she was ____23____ for a “super,” referring to a 52.4-mile double marathon. Then, the next day I went on my longest run — 15 miles. To be honest, I ____24____ it! Between the girl making my ____25____ seem small and the pure boredom of jogging, I decided that the only ____26____ I’d ever run again is if a big dog was running after me!
So I ____27____ cycling. I got a good bike and rode a lot. I ____28____ of entering cycle races until I flew to San Diego to visit my sister. While she was at work one day, I ____29____ her bike and went for a ride. The ____30____: the roads there went through large valleys where I’d be riding uphill for miles at a time. I’d never faced such ____31____. That day, I got ____32____ by about 100 “local” bikers who were used to such roads. When I got back home, suddenly riding my bike didn’t seem quite as ____33____.
I’ve ____34____ a lot since then. I’ve come to accept that whatever ____35____ I set for myself, they just have to be my own.
21. A. knew B. held C. won D. quit
22. A. regularly B. silently C. proudly D. recently
23. A. asking B. looking C. waiting D. training
24. A. made B. believed C. hated D. deserved
25. A. advantage B. achievement C. contribution D. influence
26. A. way B. risk C. place D. reason
27. A. gave up B. went on C. turned to D. dealt with
28. A. heard B. dreamed C. complained D. approved
29. A. painted B. borrowed C. bought D. parked
30. A. problem B. secret C. principle D. advice
31. A. dangers B. events C. opponents D. challenges
32. A. passed B. convinced C. admired D. stopped
33. A. reliable B. convenient C. familiar D. appealing
34. A. traveled B. matured C. missed D. worried
35. A. limits B. dates C. goals D. tests
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
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。
Whenever I tell people that I teach English at the Berlin Zoo, I almost always get a questioning look. Behind it, the person is trying to figure out who exactly I teach…the animals
Since June 2017, right before the ___36___ (arrive) of the two new pandas, Meng Meng and Jiao Qing, I have been helping the panda keepers at the zoo to feel more comfortable and ___37___ (confidence) speaking English. And who do they speak English ___38___
Not the pandas, even though ___39___ language used for the medical training instructions is actually English. They talk to the flood of international tourists and to ___40___ (visit) Chinese zookeepers who often come to check on the pandas, which are on loan from China. They also need to be ready to give ___41___ (interview) in English with international journalists. This is ___42___ they need an English trainer.
So, what are they learning ___43___ (basic), how to describe a panda’s life. It’s been an honor to watch the panda programme develop ___44___ to see the pandas settle into their new home. As a little girl, I ____45____ (wish) to be a zookeeper when I grew up. Now, I’m living out that dream indirectly by helping the panda keepers do their job in English.
【答案】36. arrival
37. confident
38. with 39. the
40. visiting
41. interviews
42. why 43. Basically
44. and 45. wished
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，上周五你们班在公园上了一堂美术课。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
（1）你完成的作品；
（2）你的感想。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you an art class I had in a park last Friday.
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you an art class I had in a park last Friday.
We were tasked to draw or paint something that impressed us most. Inspired by the fantastic scenery, I decided to create a watercolor painting of the small bridge over the park’s pond, surrounded by blooming flowers.
The entire experience was incredibly refreshing. Being surrounded by nature not only sparked my creativity but also offered a much-needed break from the usual hustle and bustle of school life. I felt a deep sense of peace as I painted.
In a word, it was not just an art class; it was a moment of connection with nature that I truly cherished.
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。
Isla and I were studying in the same school. We had been friends since we were six years old. I took Isla as a smart, funny friend, but not all students at our school did, especially the girl students. Girls in our school wore fashionable branded clothes, but Isla sewed hers and her curly hair and thick glasses made her look like a fish, which made her stand out like a sore thumb(招眼).
For me, sometimes I felt embarrassed to be around Isla, particularly when students said rude words about her hair, clothes, glasses—even about the fact that she got really good grades. Isla always seemed to be able to ignore what other students thought, but I couldn’t. I began to distance myself from her.
Our school had a tradition—there was a talent show every spring. Students would sing, dance, play musical instruments, and do whatever they could to show their talents. Being our graduation season in this senior school, this year’s talent show would be obviously different. It would be a huge night.
Ava, who was an outgoing girl, invited me to be on her dance team. “We win the talent show every year, and we expect a satisfactory graduation this year,” Ava said to me excitedly. “We need a new dancer. But only you, not her!” Ava pointed to someone behind me.
I didn’t need to turn around to see who she meant. “Oh, I see,” I said quietly. Ava had hardly headed out when someone tapped on my shoulder. It was Isla. When I saw her confused face, it was like waking up from a dream. Isla asked me eagerly, “Emily, are you going to take part in the talent show ” I hesitated without response. “That’s great, Emily!” Isla told me without waiting for my answer that she was also going to participate this year. I couldn’t believe what I had heard. I started to worry about her when I imagined that she was in front of a huge crowd, and that everybody would laugh at her.
Time passed quickly, and I had barely seen Isla since then. For me, I had to practice hard every day with Ava and the team to keep up since the other dancers had already known the steps.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ultimately, it was my turn to perform, and I felt extremely nervous.
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I stepped off the stage and expressed my thanks to Isla, who was ready to sing.
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【答案】 Ultimately, it was my turn to perform, and I felt extremely nervous. I didn’t want to be regarded as different from the others. Isla walked to me and hugged me tightly. “Come on, Emily!” Isla encouraged me. “I believe you will do great because you are a wonderful dancer. Don’t care too much about what others think. Just trust yourself.” Soon, I took my place on the stage. I remembered every step and every move. When the music was over, the crowd burst into cheers. At that moment, I felt like a dancing queen!
I stepped off the stage and expressed my thanks to Isla, who was ready to sing. I was a little worried at the beginning because the crowd became restless. Luckily, Isla ignored it. I stood up, shouting, “Isla, you are the best!” Her homemade dress was shining in the light, but her eyes were clouded with tears. When Isla’s singing died down, all the students were still lost in her unique voice. Some even began singing like her, and then more. Their singing resounded around the hall. I rushed to the stage after her performance, hugging her cheerfully. That was enough! We could never be distanced.
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