2024-2025学年黑龙江省肇东市第四中学高三上学期第一次月考英语试卷（含答案）
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肇东四中2024-2025学年上学期第一次月考
高三英语试卷
第一部分 听力(满分30分)
第一节
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影项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the speakers do next
A.Check the map.B. Leave the restaurant. C.Park the car.
2. Where are the speakers
A. At a bus stop. B.At home. C.At the airport.
3.What did the speakers do last week
A. They had a celebration dinner.
B. They went to see a newborn baby.
C.They sent a mail to their neighbors.
4. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To cancel a weekend trip.
B. To make an appointment.
C.To get some information.
5. What does the man probably want to do
A. Do some exercise.B, Get an extra key.C.Order room service.
第二节
听第6段材料，回答6至7题。
6.Why does the woman come to the man
A. To ask for permission.
B. To extend an invitation.
C. To express thanks.
7. When are the students going to the museum
A. On Friday.B. On Saturday. C.On Sunday.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. Buying groceries.B. Choosing gifts. C.Seeing friends.
9.Who is Clara
A The man's wife.B. The man's sister. C.The man's daughter.
10.How much did the man spend on the city passes
A. $36.B. $ 50.C.$150.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.Why did Tracy bring dogs to the children
A. To teach them to love animals.
B. To help them gain confidence
C To protect them from dangers.
12. What is Kevin's concern about the dog
A. They may misbehave. B. They may get hurt.C. They may carry diseases.
13. What will Helen do tomorrow morning
A. Give a talk.B. Meet the children.C. Take some photos.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Attending a lecture.B. Hosting a workshop.C. Conducting an interview.
15.Why is Emily doing unpaid work in the new season of the show
A. To follow the latest trend.
B. To help raise the crew's pay.
C,To support the post-production.
16. What enables Emily to try different things in her field
A. Her college education.
B. Her teaching experience.
C. Her family tradition.
17. What does Emily think of her work at the Film Centre
A. Boring.B. Rewarding.C.Demanding.
听第10 段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker talking to
A.Sports club members. B. International tourists.C.University students.
19.Where did Emma work for a rugby team
A. In Manchester.B. In Dublin.C. In Vancouver.
20.What can be a challenge to Emma's work
A. Competition in the health care industry.
B. Discrimination against female scientists.
C. Influence of misinformation on the public.
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
Alberta: a Must-Visit Destination in 2024
Alberta Canada, offers a diverse range of experiences from its awe-inspiring natural landscapes and outdoor adventures to its lively cities and rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, nature lover or cultural enthusiast, Alberta has something to offer. Plan your visit to this remarkable province in 2024 and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why Visit Alberta
Stunning National Parks
Banff National Park: As one of the most famous national parks in the world, Banff offers stunning mountain views, crystal-clear lakes and rich wildlife.
Jasper National Park: Known for its expansive wilderness, Jasper is the perfect place for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Rich Cultural Heritage
Indigenous Culture: Alberta is home to many native communities, offering opportunities to learn about their history, traditions and art.
Museums and Historic Sites: Explore the Royal Alberta Museum and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Outdoor Activities
Hiking and Biking: Numerous trails offer impressive views and varying levels of difficulty.
Skiing and Snowboarding: World-class ski resorts such as Lake Louise Ski Resort and Sunshine Village.
Wildlife Viewing: Opportunities to see bears, elk, bighorn sheep, and more in their natural habitats.
Scenic Drives
Cowboy Trail: Explore the rolling foothills and grasslands, dotted with large farms and charming small towns.
Icefields Parkway: One of the most scenic drives in the world, connecting Banff and Jasper, and featuring glaciers, waterfalls, and mountain views.
Festivals and Events
Calgary Stampede: Called “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, this event shows rodeos, exhibitions and concerts.
Edmonton Folk Music Festival: One of the most renowned folk festivals globally, attracting artists and audiences from around the world.
1. How many aspects of Alberta are mentioned
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
2. Which is the most attractive to a skier in Alberta
A. Sunshine Village. B. Banff National Park.
C. Cowboy Trail. D. Royal Alberta Museum.
3. What can tourists expect to do along Icefields Parkway
A. Take a relaxing hike. B. Participate in folk festivals.
C. Admire the sight of glaciers. D. Come across various wildlife.
B
In Cedars, Pennsylvania, a cafe is giving disabled people with different abilities and their families a safe and inclusive space to shine. Created in 2022, the cafe was a response to the need in the community for programs that would enable youth with special needs to develop social and professional skills in a safe environment.
The cafe was the idea of Pennsylvania mom Maureen Stanko, a teacher, fitness instructor, and musician, who was concerned about her son Nick, who has autism (孤独症) and food allergies, and what he would be able to do after graduation. In Pennsylvania, students with disabilities can stay in school until age 22, but worrying about Nick’s future is what keeps Stanko up at night.
Stanko was so worried that she spoke to Nick’s therapist, Tyler Kammerle, who had dreamed about opening a restaurant to employ people with disabilities. The two worked together to make this a reality. Two years later, the So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe was born. It employed 63 people and 80 percent of them have some form of disability.
The cafe is more than just a space to work; it’s also a place for people with disabilities and their families to dine. “We’d never even taken Nick to a restaurant before because we wouldn’t spend all this money to eat out to be completely stressed out,” Stanko said. “This cafe has taught Nick how to sit in a restaurant. And now we have a place to go, where if he stands up and starts hopping or clapping, nobody cares.”
The inclusive cafe has made a real difference in people’s lives. One of the staff, Lauren Oppelts, who is hearing impaired, said, “If you told me two years ago that I would be a server, I wouldn’t believe you. But now I have gained so much self-confidence. A lot of employees here have changed so much; it’s just mind-blowing.”
4. Why did Stanko and Tyler Kammerle establish the cafe
A. To serve people with various abilities.
B. To provide a place for family occasions.
C. To instruct graduates in professional skills.
D. To offer employment to youth with special needs.
5. What was Stanko’s concern about taking Nick to a restaurant
A. The cost of dining out.
B. The noisy customers in restaurants.
C. The lack of an inclusive environment.
D. The food allergies Nick is suffering from.
6. How has working at the cafe affected Lauren Oppelts
A. She has taken to socializing.
B. She has grown more positive.
C. She has become experienced in cooking.
D. She has recovered from her hearing disability.
7. Which of the following best describes Stanko
A. Caring and responsible. B. Ambitious and devoted.
C. Determined and sensitive. D. Tough and reliable.
C
Every year on June 21st, World Music Day is commemorated in over 120 countries, including its birthplace of France, to honor both amateur and professional musicians. Citizens of a city or country are permitted and encouraged to perform music outside in their neighborhoods, public areas, and parks on Music Day. Free concerts are also held, where musicians perform for the joy of it rather than for a fee.
In the 1970s, American musician Joel Cohen, who was then working for a French radio station, came up with the idea of having musicians perform on the evening of June 21 to celebrate the start of summer. It was finally accepted by France’s Ministry of Culture in 1982. The day started in France and has since extended to countries such as Belgium, the United Kingdom and others. It’s the ideal time to learn a new instrument or listen to songs they wouldn’t ordinarily include on their playlist. Every type of musician can celebrate World Music Day with friends, family, and even strangers, whether they are young, elderly, new, or seasoned professionals. The purpose is to promote music.
It makes no difference how good you are at making music; everyone can do it. This day can be used by even the most tone-deaf folks to sing their hearts out and appreciate the beauty and power of music. Music is not only a great way to express yourself, but it may also be beneficial to your health. A song might bring back a joyful memory or make you feel energized when you listen to it.
8. Where did the World Music Day begin
A. France. B. American. C. Belgium. D. China.
9. Why are some concerts held for free
A. For reputation. B. For entertainment. C. For experience. D. For occupation.
10. What do we know about the World Music Day
A. Those who are not expert in music are not welcome.
B. Joel Cohen put forward the idea of performing music for free.
C. The purpose of it is to instruct tone-deaf people in music.
D. You can listen to some songs not included on the playlist.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards music
A Challenging. B. Critical. C. Positive. D. Sceptical.
D
What’s in a name Quite a lot, actually. It is an important part of human identity. It turns out, however, that it is not only humans who use names.
It has long been known that African elephants are very social creatures with highly developed brains. They make all sorts of sounds from low rumblings, barely audible to the human ear, to loud trumpeting sounds. It was these sounds, and his knowledge of dolphin behavior where a dolphin will copy somebody else’s signature whistle in order to get their attention that led Dr. Mickey Pardo, a professor at Cornell University, to try and figure out if any of those sounds were names.
In order to confirm this Pardo and his colleagues had artificial intelligence (AI) analyze the recordings of 469 rumbling noises made by wild African elephants from Kenya between the years 1986 and 2022. They hoped that the recordings would contain identifying information, that is to say, a name, for the elephant the rumbling call was made to. The AI identified 469 distinct calls.
The researchers then went out into the field. They worked with 17 elephants, mostly female, to see whether they reacted to the recorded sound of their own names. Amazingly, the elephants seemed to know when they were being called and both replied quickly and approached the loudspeaker when they heard recordings that included the distinct call that referred to them.
What’s interesting is that many of the names seemed to be called by mothers addressing their young. In addition, adult elephants used these distinct calls more often than young ones. This may indicate that name calling is a skill that takes some time to learn for young elephants.
Unfortunately, it’s unclear which exact part of the rumbling calls indicated the specific name. Knowing that information would open up a whole new world in terms of our understanding of elephants and their social structure.
“Do they ever use somebody’s name when they’re not there ” Pardo wondered. Whatever the case, this is still big news, and an important reminder that humans are more similar to our animal relatives than they are different.
12. What did Dr. Mickey Pardo’s study focus on
A. The meanings of a variety of elephant sounds.
B. The AI analysis of recordings of elephant sounds.
C. The similarity between elephant and dolphin communication.
D. The identification of specific calls referring to individual elephants.
13. How did the elephants respond to the recorded sound
A. They ignored it. B. They approached it.
C. They tried to imitate it. D. They attacked the loudspeaker.
14. What does the study suggest about the use of specific calls among elephants
A. It is used by elephants of all ages.
B. It is a skill that young elephants master quickly.
C. It may be a learned skill that develops over time.
D. It is only used by adult elephants to address young ones.
15. What can be concluded from the study
A. Elephants are good at social skills.
B. Elephants can use names to call each other.
C. AI played a great role in translating elephant calls.
D. Elephants can recognize recordings of various sounds.
第二节：七选五(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。
How to Sleep Better at Night
As we all know, a good sleep helps us relax and it also makes us energetic again. However, some of us have trouble with sleep at night. Lack (缺少) of sleep can cause illnesses. How can we improve our night’s sleep ____16____.
● Take exercise during the day
___17___. It can reduce stress and help us feel more relaxed. But don’t take exercise right before bedtime as exercise can make us too excited to fall asleep.
● Don’t use electronic products before bedtime
Before bedtime, some of us have a habit of using electronic products to surf the Internet, listen to music or watch movies. It’s bad for our health to do these activities before bedtime.____18____. Experts suggest we should stop using electronic products at least an hour before we go to bed.
●____19____
When we sleep with lights on, our brain will think it’s still daytime. It will take us longer time to fall asleep and we will rest less. So it’s wise to sleep with lights off.
● Keep worries away
Some of us have difficulty in falling asleep because of worries. Instead of lying awake, we can write down the things that make us worried and make a list of things to do.____20____.
A. Don’t sleep with lights on
B. Don’t make any noise at night
C. Here are some tips to improve it
D. Taking exercise is good for our sleep
E. There is no way to solve all these problems
F. In this way we can keep worries away and sleep better
G. These activities will keep our brain active and prevent sleep
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)
When Villarreal Rodriguez talks about her work, she shows an honest hope. Her days typically involve ____21____ people through her city’s river. Over the years, the river, which sometimes runs dry, has ____22____ as a playground or anything but a river because until recently, people hadn’t regarded it as ____23____.
With its poor air quality, droughts and floods, her city is ____24____ a natural paradise. Many people still think like that: “There’s nothing special here, and nothing to ____25____.” The point of Villarreal’s work is to get people to ____26____ the river for what it supports—things like____27____ and wildlife in the middle of the city.
Villarreal ____28____ the local problem as she does with most challenges: with regard for the possibilities. Her ____29____ is fixed on spotting attractiveness while acknowledging _____30_____ realities. “Once you’re down there on the river, you see the birds and hear the rustling (沙沙声) of the trees. The morning _____31_____ on the river is shining,” she reflects. “There is natural_____32_____ in my city.”
“It’s really urgent to _____33_____ this natural space in my city. That’s _____34_____ a lot of my time right now,” she explains. “I feel so _____35_____ to this river that when something goes wrong it’s really heartbreaking, but when something goes right, it’s great.”
21. A. pushing B. touring C. helping D. seeing
22. A. served B. started C. frozen D. flown
23 A. excellent B. magical C. important D. popular
24. A. next to B. far from C. close with D. high above
25. A. take care of B. make fun of C. put up with D. get away with
26. A. advertise B. appreciate C. recommend D. research
27. A. vehicles B. houses C. plants D. visitors
28. A. presents B. experiences C. discovers D. approaches
29. A. attention B. interest C. success D. routine
30. A. encouraging B. satisfying C. challenging D. thrilling
31. A. mist B. wind C. star D. light
32. A. order B. beauty C. habitat D. history
33. A. protect B. change C. restrict D. compare
34. A. wasting B. saving C. taking D. reducing
35. A. exposed B. adjusted C. opposed D. attached
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。
Children in one village in the Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou Province have a new place to spend their vacations—a library in a karst cave (溶洞) built by a local charity group.
____36____ (situate) in Banwan village, the library became a must-visit place for ____37____ (tourist) during the recent holidays.
“Developing a culture of reading in a rural community is not ____38____ easy thing, because it is not a necessity for residents. This is why the library has an ____39____ (appeal) design, which helps encourage potential readers, ”says Zhou Beilei, head of the Dashan Xiaoai charity.
This is the ___40___ (eight) library that the charity has built to help rural residents, ____41____ (especial) children, learn. Zhou, who ____42____ (work) in rural education in the past 10 years, discovers that rural children, many of ____43____ live with relatives because their parents have migrated to cities to work, do not have a place to spend quality time after school.
She says that if we take school vacations and festival holidays into account, students in Qianxinan spend more than 180 days staying at home, where most have no access ____44____ educational resources. “This is why we decided to build libraries for the children _____45_____ (develop) their love for reading, ”Zhou says.
第四部分（满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，在教师节来临之际你自制了一份有中国特色的礼物赠送给外教Chris，同时你想写一封信表达对外教的感谢，内容包括：
1．赠礼原因; 2．礼物简介;3．表达期待。
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案
第一部分 听力(满分30分)
第一节
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影项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the speakers do next
A.Check the map.B. Leave the restaurant. C.Park the car.
2. Where are the speakers
A. At a bus stop. B.At home. C.At the airport.
3.What did the speakers do last week
A. They had a celebration dinner.
B. They went to see a newborn baby.
C.They sent a mail to their neighbors.
4. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To cancel a weekend trip.
B. To make an appointment.
CTo get some information.
5. What does the man probably want to do
A. Do some exercise.B, Get an extra key.C.Order room service.
第二节
听第6段材料，回答6至7题。
6Why does the woman come to the man
A. To ask for permission.
B. To extend an invitation.
C. To express thanks.
7. When are the students going to the museum
A. On Friday.B. On Saturday. C.On Sunday.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8 What are the speakers talking about
A. Buying groceries.B. Choosing gifts. C.Seeing friends.
9.Who is Clara
A. The man's wife.B. The man's sister. C.The man's daughter.
10.How much did the man spend on the city passes
A. $36.B. $ 50.C.$150.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.Why did Tracy bring dogs to the children
A. To teach them to love animals.
B. To help them gain confidence
C To protect them from dangers.
12. What is Kevin's concern about the dog
A. They may misbehave. B. They may get hurt.C. They may carry diseases.
13. What will Helen do tomorrow morning
A. Give a talk.B. Meet the children.C. Take some photos.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Attending a lecture.B. Hosting a workshop.C. Conducting an interview.
15.Why is Emily doing unpaid work in the new season of the show
A. To follow the latest trend.
B. To help raise the crew's pay.
C,To support the post-production.
16. What enables Emily to try different things in her field
A. Her college education.
B. Her teaching experience.
C Her family tradition.
17. What does Emily think of her work at the Film Centre
A. Boring.B. Rewarding.C.Demanding.
听第10 段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker talking to
A.Sports club members. B. International tourists.C.University students.
19.Where did Emma work for a rugby team
A. In Manchester.B. In Dublin.C. In Vancouver.
20.What can be a challenge to Emma's work
A. Competition in the health care industry.
B. Discrimination against female scientists.
C. Influence of misinformation on the public.
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
Alberta: a Must-Visit Destination in 2024
Alberta, Canada, offers a diverse range of experiences from its awe-inspiring natural landscapes and outdoor adventures to its lively cities and rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, nature lover or cultural enthusiast, Alberta has something to offer. Plan your visit to this remarkable province in 2024 and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why Visit Alberta
Stunning National Parks
Banff National Park: As one of the most famous national parks in the world, Banff offers stunning mountain views, crystal-clear lakes and rich wildlife.
Jasper National Park: Known for its expansive wilderness, Jasper is the perfect place for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Rich Cultural Heritage
Indigenous Culture: Alberta is home to many native communities, offering opportunities to learn about their history, traditions and art.
Museums and Historic Sites: Explore the Royal Alberta Museum and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Outdoor Activities
Hiking and Biking: Numerous trails offer impressive views and varying levels of difficulty.
Skiing and Snowboarding: World-class ski resorts such as Lake Louise Ski Resort and Sunshine Village.
Wildlife Viewing: Opportunities to see bears, elk, bighorn sheep, and more in their natural habitats.
Scenic Drives
Cowboy Trail: Explore the rolling foothills and grasslands, dotted with large farms and charming small towns.
Icefields Parkway: One of the most scenic drives in the world, connecting Banff and Jasper, and featuring glaciers, waterfalls, and mountain views.
Festivals and Events
Calgary Stampede: Called “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, this event shows rodeos, exhibitions and concerts.
Edmonton Folk Music Festival: One of the most renowned folk festivals globally, attracting artists and audiences from around the world.
1. How many aspects of Alberta are mentioned
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
2. Which is the most attractive to a skier in Alberta
A. Sunshine Village. B. Banff National Park.
C. Cowboy Trail. D. Royal Alberta Museum.
3. What can tourists expect to do along Icefields Parkway
A. Take a relaxing hike. B. Participate in folk festivals.
C. Admire the sight of glaciers. D. Come across various wildlife.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
B
In Cedars, Pennsylvania, a cafe is giving disabled people with different abilities and their families a safe and inclusive space to shine. Created in 2022, the cafe was a response to the need in the community for programs that would enable youth with special needs to develop social and professional skills in a safe environment.
The cafe was the idea of Pennsylvania mom Maureen Stanko, a teacher, fitness instructor, and musician, who was concerned about her son Nick, who has autism (孤独症) and food allergies, and what he would be able to do after graduation. In Pennsylvania, students with disabilities can stay in school until age 22, but worrying about Nick’s future is what keeps Stanko up at night.
Stanko was so worried that she spoke to Nick’s therapist, Tyler Kammerle, who had dreamed about opening a restaurant to employ people with disabilities. The two worked together to make this a reality. Two years later, the So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe was born. It employed 63 people and 80 percent of them have some form of disability.
The cafe is more than just a space to work; it’s also a place for people with disabilities and their families to dine. “We’d never even taken Nick to a restaurant before because we wouldn’t spend all this money to eat out to be completely stressed out,” Stanko said. “This cafe has taught Nick how to sit in a restaurant. And now we have a place to go, where if he stands up and starts hopping or clapping, nobody cares.”
The inclusive cafe has made a real difference in people’s lives. One of the staff, Lauren Oppelts, who is hearing impaired, said, “If you told me two years ago that I would be a server, I wouldn’t believe you. But now I have gained so much self-confidence. A lot of employees here have changed so much; it’s just mind-blowing.”
4. Why did Stanko and Tyler Kammerle establish the cafe
A. To serve people with various abilities.
B. To provide a place for family occasions.
C. To instruct graduates in professional skills.
D. To offer employment to youth with special needs.
5. What was Stanko’s concern about taking Nick to a restaurant
A. The cost of dining out.
B. The noisy customers in restaurants.
C. The lack of an inclusive environment.
D. The food allergies Nick is suffering from.
6. How has working at the cafe affected Lauren Oppelts
A. She has taken to socializing.
B. She has grown more positive.
C. She has become experienced in cooking.
D She has recovered from her hearing disability.
7. Which of the following best describes Stanko
A. Caring and responsible. B. Ambitious and devoted.
C. Determined and sensitive. D. Tough and reliable.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A
C
Every year on June 21st, World Music Day is commemorated in over 120 countries, including its birthplace of France, to honor both amateur and professional musicians. Citizens of a city or country are permitted and encouraged to perform music outside in their neighborhoods, public areas, and parks on Music Day. Free concerts are also held, where musicians perform for the joy of it rather than for a fee.
In the 1970s, American musician Joel Cohen, who was then working for a French radio station, came up with the idea of having musicians perform on the evening of June 21 to celebrate the start of summer. It was finally accepted by France’s Ministry of Culture in 1982. The day started in France and has since extended to countries such as Belgium, the United Kingdom and others. It’s the ideal time to learn a new instrument or listen to songs they wouldn’t ordinarily include on their playlist. Every type of musician can celebrate World Music Day with friends, family, and even strangers, whether they are young, elderly, new, or seasoned professionals. The purpose is to promote music.
It makes no difference how good you are at making music; everyone can do it. This day can be used by even the most tone-deaf folks to sing their hearts out and appreciate the beauty and power of music. Music is not only a great way to express yourself, but it may also be beneficial to your health. A song might bring back a joyful memory or make you feel energized when you listen to it.
8. Where did the World Music Day begin
A. France. B. American. C. Belgium. D. China.
9. Why are some concerts held for free
A. For reputation. B. For entertainment. C. For experience. D. For occupation.
10. What do we know about the World Music Day
A. Those who are not expert in music are not welcome.
B. Joel Cohen put forward the idea of performing music for free.
C. The purpose of it is to instruct tone-deaf people in music.
D. You can listen to some songs not included on the playlist.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards music
A. Challenging. B. Critical. C. Positive. D. Sceptical.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C
D
What’s in a name Quite a lot, actually. It is an important part of human identity. It turns out, however, that it is not only humans who use names.
It has long been known that African elephants are very social creatures with highly developed brains. They make all sorts of sounds from low rumblings, barely audible to the human ear, to loud trumpeting sounds. It was these sounds, and his knowledge of dolphin behavior where a dolphin will copy somebody else’s signature whistle in order to get their attention that led Dr. Mickey Pardo, a professor at Cornell University, to try and figure out if any of those sounds were names.
In order to confirm this, Pardo and his colleagues had artificial intelligence (AI) analyze the recordings of 469 rumbling noises made by wild African elephants from Kenya between the years 1986 and 2022. They hoped that the recordings would contain identifying information, that is to say, a name, for the elephant the rumbling call was made to. The AI identified 469 distinct calls.
The researchers then went out into the field. They worked with 17 elephants, mostly female, to see whether they reacted to the recorded sound of their own names. Amazingly, the elephants seemed to know when they were being called and both replied quickly and approached the loudspeaker when they heard recordings that included the distinct call that referred to them.
What’s interesting is that many of the names seemed to be called by mothers addressing their young. In addition, adult elephants used these distinct calls more often than young ones. This may indicate that name calling is a skill that takes some time to learn for young elephants.
Unfortunately, it’s unclear which exact part of the rumbling calls indicated the specific name. Knowing that information would open up a whole new world in terms of our understanding of elephants and their social structure.
“Do they ever use somebody’s name when they’re not there ” Pardo wondered. Whatever the case, this is still big news, and an important reminder that humans are more similar to our animal relatives than they are different.
12. What did Dr. Mickey Pardo’s study focus on
A. The meanings of a variety of elephant sounds.
B. The AI analysis of recordings of elephant sounds.
C. The similarity between elephant and dolphin communication.
D. The identification of specific calls referring to individual elephants.
13. How did the elephants respond to the recorded sound
A. They ignored it. B. They approached it.
C. They tried to imitate it. D. They attacked the loudspeaker.
14. What does the study suggest about the use of specific calls among elephants
A. It is used by elephants of all ages.
B. It is a skill that young elephants master quickly.
C. It may be a learned skill that develops over time.
D. It is only used by adult elephants to address young ones.
15. What can be concluded from the study
A. Elephants are good at social skills.
B. Elephants can use names to call each other.
C. AI played a great role in translating elephant calls.
D. Elephants can recognize recordings of various sounds.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B
第二节：七选五(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。
How to Sleep Better at Night
As we all know, a good sleep helps us relax and it also makes us energetic again. However, some of us have trouble with sleep at night. Lack (缺少) of sleep can cause illnesses. How can we improve our night’s sleep ____16____.
● Take exercise during the day
___17___. It can reduce stress and help us feel more relaxed. But don’t take exercise right before bedtime as exercise can make us too excited to fall asleep.
● Don’t use electronic products before bedtime
Before bedtime, some of us have a habit of using electronic products to surf the Internet, listen to music or watch movies. It’s bad for our health to do these activities before bedtime.____18____. Experts suggest we should stop using electronic products at least an hour before we go to bed.
●____19____
When we sleep with lights on, our brain will think it’s still daytime. It will take us longer time to fall asleep and we will rest less. So it’s wise to sleep with lights off.
● Keep worries away
Some of us have difficulty in falling asleep because of worries. Instead of lying awake, we can write down the things that make us worried and make a list of things to do.____20____.
A. Don’t sleep with lights on
B. Don’t make any noise at night
C. Here are some tips to improve it
D. Taking exercise is good for our sleep
E. There is no way to solve all these problems
F. In this way we can keep worries away and sleep better
G. These activities will keep our brain active and prevent sleep
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. F
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)
When Villarreal Rodriguez talks about her work, she shows an honest hope. Her days typically involve ____21____ people through her city’s river. Over the years, the river, which sometimes runs dry, has ____22____ as a playground or anything but a river because until recently, people hadn’t regarded it as ____23____.
With its poor air quality, droughts and floods, her city is ____24____ a natural paradise. Many people still think like that: “There’s nothing special here, and nothing to ____25____.” The point of Villarreal’s work is to get people to ____26____ the river for what it supports—things like____27____ and wildlife in the middle of the city.
Villarreal ____28____ the local problem as she does with most challenges: with regard for the possibilities. Her ____29____ is fixed on spotting attractiveness while acknowledging _____30_____ realities. “Once you’re down there on the river, you see the birds and hear the rustling (沙沙声) of the trees. The morning _____31_____ on the river is shining,” she reflects. “There is natural_____32_____ in my city.”
“It’s really urgent to _____33_____ this natural space in my city. That’s _____34_____ a lot of my time right now,” she explains. “I feel so _____35_____ to this river that when something goes wrong it’s really heartbreaking, but when something goes right, it’s great.”
21. A. pushing B. touring C. helping D. seeing
22. A. served B. started C. frozen D. flown
23. A. excellent B. magical C. important D. popular
24. A. next to B. far from C. close with D. high above
25. A. take care of B. make fun of C. put up with D. get away with
26. A. advertise B. appreciate C. recommend D. research
27. A. vehicles B. houses C. plants D. visitors
28. A. presents B. experiences C. discovers D. approaches
29. A. attention B. interest C. success D. routine
30. A. encouraging B. satisfying C. challenging D. thrilling
31. A. mist B. wind C. star D. light
32. A. order B. beauty C. habitat D. history
33. A. protect B. change C. restrict D. compare
34. A. wasting B. saving C. taking D. reducing
35. A. exposed B. adjusted C. opposed D. attached
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
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。
Children in one village in the Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou Province have a new place to spend their vacations—a library in a karst cave (溶洞) built by a local charity group.
____36____ (situate) in Banwan village, the library became a must-visit place for ____37____ (tourist) during the recent holidays.
“Developing a culture of reading in a rural community is not ____38____ easy thing, because it is not a necessity for residents. This is why the library has an ____39____ (appeal) design, which helps encourage potential readers, ”says Zhou Beilei, head of the Dashan Xiaoai charity.
This is the ___40___ (eight) library that the charity has built to help rural residents, ____41____ (especial) children, learn. Zhou, who ____42____ (work) in rural education in the past 10 years, discovers that rural children, many of ____43____ live with relatives because their parents have migrated to cities to work, do not have a place to spend quality time after school.
She says that if we take school vacations and festival holidays into account, students in Qianxinan spend more than 180 days staying at home, where most have no access ____44____ educational resources. “This is why we decided to build libraries for the children _____45_____ (develop) their love for reading, ”Zhou says.
【答案】36. Situated
37. tourists
38. an 39. appealing
40. eighth 41. especially
42. has worked##has been working
43. whom 44. to
45. to develop
第四部分（满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，在教师节来临之际你自制了一份有中国特色的礼物赠送给外教Chris，同时你想写一封信表达对外教的感谢，内容包括：
1．赠礼原因; 2．礼物简介;3．表达期待。
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Chris,
With the Teachers’ Day approaching, I’m writing to express my gratitude to you. I present you a handcrafted gift with Chinese characteristics because you have taught me so much and inspired me greatly. The gift is a beautifully painted fan, featuring traditional Chinese landscapes. It symbolizes the elegance and charm of our culture.
I sincerely hope it will bring you joy and you will continue to guide us in the future.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
高三英语试卷
第一部分 听力(满分30分)
第一节
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影项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the speakers do next
A.Check the map.B. Leave the restaurant. C.Park the car.
2. Where are the speakers
A. At a bus stop. B.At home. C.At the airport.
3.What did the speakers do last week
A. They had a celebration dinner.
B. They went to see a newborn baby.
C.They sent a mail to their neighbors.
4. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To cancel a weekend trip.
B. To make an appointment.
C.To get some information.
5. What does the man probably want to do
A. Do some exercise.B, Get an extra key.C.Order room service.
第二节
听第6段材料，回答6至7题。
6.Why does the woman come to the man
A. To ask for permission.
B. To extend an invitation.
C. To express thanks.
7. When are the students going to the museum
A. On Friday.B. On Saturday. C.On Sunday.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. Buying groceries.B. Choosing gifts. C.Seeing friends.
9.Who is Clara
A The man's wife.B. The man's sister. C.The man's daughter.
10.How much did the man spend on the city passes
A. $36.B. $ 50.C.$150.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.Why did Tracy bring dogs to the children
A. To teach them to love animals.
B. To help them gain confidence
C To protect them from dangers.
12. What is Kevin's concern about the dog
A. They may misbehave. B. They may get hurt.C. They may carry diseases.
13. What will Helen do tomorrow morning
A. Give a talk.B. Meet the children.C. Take some photos.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Attending a lecture.B. Hosting a workshop.C. Conducting an interview.
15.Why is Emily doing unpaid work in the new season of the show
A. To follow the latest trend.
B. To help raise the crew's pay.
C,To support the post-production.
16. What enables Emily to try different things in her field
A. Her college education.
B. Her teaching experience.
C. Her family tradition.
17. What does Emily think of her work at the Film Centre
A. Boring.B. Rewarding.C.Demanding.
听第10 段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker talking to
A.Sports club members. B. International tourists.C.University students.
19.Where did Emma work for a rugby team
A. In Manchester.B. In Dublin.C. In Vancouver.
20.What can be a challenge to Emma's work
A. Competition in the health care industry.
B. Discrimination against female scientists.
C. Influence of misinformation on the public.
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
Alberta: a Must-Visit Destination in 2024
Alberta Canada, offers a diverse range of experiences from its awe-inspiring natural landscapes and outdoor adventures to its lively cities and rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, nature lover or cultural enthusiast, Alberta has something to offer. Plan your visit to this remarkable province in 2024 and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why Visit Alberta
Stunning National Parks
Banff National Park: As one of the most famous national parks in the world, Banff offers stunning mountain views, crystal-clear lakes and rich wildlife.
Jasper National Park: Known for its expansive wilderness, Jasper is the perfect place for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Rich Cultural Heritage
Indigenous Culture: Alberta is home to many native communities, offering opportunities to learn about their history, traditions and art.
Museums and Historic Sites: Explore the Royal Alberta Museum and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Outdoor Activities
Hiking and Biking: Numerous trails offer impressive views and varying levels of difficulty.
Skiing and Snowboarding: World-class ski resorts such as Lake Louise Ski Resort and Sunshine Village.
Wildlife Viewing: Opportunities to see bears, elk, bighorn sheep, and more in their natural habitats.
Scenic Drives
Cowboy Trail: Explore the rolling foothills and grasslands, dotted with large farms and charming small towns.
Icefields Parkway: One of the most scenic drives in the world, connecting Banff and Jasper, and featuring glaciers, waterfalls, and mountain views.
Festivals and Events
Calgary Stampede: Called “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, this event shows rodeos, exhibitions and concerts.
Edmonton Folk Music Festival: One of the most renowned folk festivals globally, attracting artists and audiences from around the world.
1. How many aspects of Alberta are mentioned
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
2. Which is the most attractive to a skier in Alberta
A. Sunshine Village. B. Banff National Park.
C. Cowboy Trail. D. Royal Alberta Museum.
3. What can tourists expect to do along Icefields Parkway
A. Take a relaxing hike. B. Participate in folk festivals.
C. Admire the sight of glaciers. D. Come across various wildlife.
B
In Cedars, Pennsylvania, a cafe is giving disabled people with different abilities and their families a safe and inclusive space to shine. Created in 2022, the cafe was a response to the need in the community for programs that would enable youth with special needs to develop social and professional skills in a safe environment.
The cafe was the idea of Pennsylvania mom Maureen Stanko, a teacher, fitness instructor, and musician, who was concerned about her son Nick, who has autism (孤独症) and food allergies, and what he would be able to do after graduation. In Pennsylvania, students with disabilities can stay in school until age 22, but worrying about Nick’s future is what keeps Stanko up at night.
Stanko was so worried that she spoke to Nick’s therapist, Tyler Kammerle, who had dreamed about opening a restaurant to employ people with disabilities. The two worked together to make this a reality. Two years later, the So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe was born. It employed 63 people and 80 percent of them have some form of disability.
The cafe is more than just a space to work; it’s also a place for people with disabilities and their families to dine. “We’d never even taken Nick to a restaurant before because we wouldn’t spend all this money to eat out to be completely stressed out,” Stanko said. “This cafe has taught Nick how to sit in a restaurant. And now we have a place to go, where if he stands up and starts hopping or clapping, nobody cares.”
The inclusive cafe has made a real difference in people’s lives. One of the staff, Lauren Oppelts, who is hearing impaired, said, “If you told me two years ago that I would be a server, I wouldn’t believe you. But now I have gained so much self-confidence. A lot of employees here have changed so much; it’s just mind-blowing.”
4. Why did Stanko and Tyler Kammerle establish the cafe
A. To serve people with various abilities.
B. To provide a place for family occasions.
C. To instruct graduates in professional skills.
D. To offer employment to youth with special needs.
5. What was Stanko’s concern about taking Nick to a restaurant
A. The cost of dining out.
B. The noisy customers in restaurants.
C. The lack of an inclusive environment.
D. The food allergies Nick is suffering from.
6. How has working at the cafe affected Lauren Oppelts
A. She has taken to socializing.
B. She has grown more positive.
C. She has become experienced in cooking.
D. She has recovered from her hearing disability.
7. Which of the following best describes Stanko
A. Caring and responsible. B. Ambitious and devoted.
C. Determined and sensitive. D. Tough and reliable.
C
Every year on June 21st, World Music Day is commemorated in over 120 countries, including its birthplace of France, to honor both amateur and professional musicians. Citizens of a city or country are permitted and encouraged to perform music outside in their neighborhoods, public areas, and parks on Music Day. Free concerts are also held, where musicians perform for the joy of it rather than for a fee.
In the 1970s, American musician Joel Cohen, who was then working for a French radio station, came up with the idea of having musicians perform on the evening of June 21 to celebrate the start of summer. It was finally accepted by France’s Ministry of Culture in 1982. The day started in France and has since extended to countries such as Belgium, the United Kingdom and others. It’s the ideal time to learn a new instrument or listen to songs they wouldn’t ordinarily include on their playlist. Every type of musician can celebrate World Music Day with friends, family, and even strangers, whether they are young, elderly, new, or seasoned professionals. The purpose is to promote music.
It makes no difference how good you are at making music; everyone can do it. This day can be used by even the most tone-deaf folks to sing their hearts out and appreciate the beauty and power of music. Music is not only a great way to express yourself, but it may also be beneficial to your health. A song might bring back a joyful memory or make you feel energized when you listen to it.
8. Where did the World Music Day begin
A. France. B. American. C. Belgium. D. China.
9. Why are some concerts held for free
A. For reputation. B. For entertainment. C. For experience. D. For occupation.
10. What do we know about the World Music Day
A. Those who are not expert in music are not welcome.
B. Joel Cohen put forward the idea of performing music for free.
C. The purpose of it is to instruct tone-deaf people in music.
D. You can listen to some songs not included on the playlist.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards music
A Challenging. B. Critical. C. Positive. D. Sceptical.
D
What’s in a name Quite a lot, actually. It is an important part of human identity. It turns out, however, that it is not only humans who use names.
It has long been known that African elephants are very social creatures with highly developed brains. They make all sorts of sounds from low rumblings, barely audible to the human ear, to loud trumpeting sounds. It was these sounds, and his knowledge of dolphin behavior where a dolphin will copy somebody else’s signature whistle in order to get their attention that led Dr. Mickey Pardo, a professor at Cornell University, to try and figure out if any of those sounds were names.
In order to confirm this Pardo and his colleagues had artificial intelligence (AI) analyze the recordings of 469 rumbling noises made by wild African elephants from Kenya between the years 1986 and 2022. They hoped that the recordings would contain identifying information, that is to say, a name, for the elephant the rumbling call was made to. The AI identified 469 distinct calls.
The researchers then went out into the field. They worked with 17 elephants, mostly female, to see whether they reacted to the recorded sound of their own names. Amazingly, the elephants seemed to know when they were being called and both replied quickly and approached the loudspeaker when they heard recordings that included the distinct call that referred to them.
What’s interesting is that many of the names seemed to be called by mothers addressing their young. In addition, adult elephants used these distinct calls more often than young ones. This may indicate that name calling is a skill that takes some time to learn for young elephants.
Unfortunately, it’s unclear which exact part of the rumbling calls indicated the specific name. Knowing that information would open up a whole new world in terms of our understanding of elephants and their social structure.
“Do they ever use somebody’s name when they’re not there ” Pardo wondered. Whatever the case, this is still big news, and an important reminder that humans are more similar to our animal relatives than they are different.
12. What did Dr. Mickey Pardo’s study focus on
A. The meanings of a variety of elephant sounds.
B. The AI analysis of recordings of elephant sounds.
C. The similarity between elephant and dolphin communication.
D. The identification of specific calls referring to individual elephants.
13. How did the elephants respond to the recorded sound
A. They ignored it. B. They approached it.
C. They tried to imitate it. D. They attacked the loudspeaker.
14. What does the study suggest about the use of specific calls among elephants
A. It is used by elephants of all ages.
B. It is a skill that young elephants master quickly.
C. It may be a learned skill that develops over time.
D. It is only used by adult elephants to address young ones.
15. What can be concluded from the study
A. Elephants are good at social skills.
B. Elephants can use names to call each other.
C. AI played a great role in translating elephant calls.
D. Elephants can recognize recordings of various sounds.
第二节：七选五(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。
How to Sleep Better at Night
As we all know, a good sleep helps us relax and it also makes us energetic again. However, some of us have trouble with sleep at night. Lack (缺少) of sleep can cause illnesses. How can we improve our night’s sleep ____16____.
● Take exercise during the day
___17___. It can reduce stress and help us feel more relaxed. But don’t take exercise right before bedtime as exercise can make us too excited to fall asleep.
● Don’t use electronic products before bedtime
Before bedtime, some of us have a habit of using electronic products to surf the Internet, listen to music or watch movies. It’s bad for our health to do these activities before bedtime.____18____. Experts suggest we should stop using electronic products at least an hour before we go to bed.
●____19____
When we sleep with lights on, our brain will think it’s still daytime. It will take us longer time to fall asleep and we will rest less. So it’s wise to sleep with lights off.
● Keep worries away
Some of us have difficulty in falling asleep because of worries. Instead of lying awake, we can write down the things that make us worried and make a list of things to do.____20____.
A. Don’t sleep with lights on
B. Don’t make any noise at night
C. Here are some tips to improve it
D. Taking exercise is good for our sleep
E. There is no way to solve all these problems
F. In this way we can keep worries away and sleep better
G. These activities will keep our brain active and prevent sleep
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)
When Villarreal Rodriguez talks about her work, she shows an honest hope. Her days typically involve ____21____ people through her city’s river. Over the years, the river, which sometimes runs dry, has ____22____ as a playground or anything but a river because until recently, people hadn’t regarded it as ____23____.
With its poor air quality, droughts and floods, her city is ____24____ a natural paradise. Many people still think like that: “There’s nothing special here, and nothing to ____25____.” The point of Villarreal’s work is to get people to ____26____ the river for what it supports—things like____27____ and wildlife in the middle of the city.
Villarreal ____28____ the local problem as she does with most challenges: with regard for the possibilities. Her ____29____ is fixed on spotting attractiveness while acknowledging _____30_____ realities. “Once you’re down there on the river, you see the birds and hear the rustling (沙沙声) of the trees. The morning _____31_____ on the river is shining,” she reflects. “There is natural_____32_____ in my city.”
“It’s really urgent to _____33_____ this natural space in my city. That’s _____34_____ a lot of my time right now,” she explains. “I feel so _____35_____ to this river that when something goes wrong it’s really heartbreaking, but when something goes right, it’s great.”
21. A. pushing B. touring C. helping D. seeing
22. A. served B. started C. frozen D. flown
23 A. excellent B. magical C. important D. popular
24. A. next to B. far from C. close with D. high above
25. A. take care of B. make fun of C. put up with D. get away with
26. A. advertise B. appreciate C. recommend D. research
27. A. vehicles B. houses C. plants D. visitors
28. A. presents B. experiences C. discovers D. approaches
29. A. attention B. interest C. success D. routine
30. A. encouraging B. satisfying C. challenging D. thrilling
31. A. mist B. wind C. star D. light
32. A. order B. beauty C. habitat D. history
33. A. protect B. change C. restrict D. compare
34. A. wasting B. saving C. taking D. reducing
35. A. exposed B. adjusted C. opposed D. attached
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。
Children in one village in the Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou Province have a new place to spend their vacations—a library in a karst cave (溶洞) built by a local charity group.
____36____ (situate) in Banwan village, the library became a must-visit place for ____37____ (tourist) during the recent holidays.
“Developing a culture of reading in a rural community is not ____38____ easy thing, because it is not a necessity for residents. This is why the library has an ____39____ (appeal) design, which helps encourage potential readers, ”says Zhou Beilei, head of the Dashan Xiaoai charity.
This is the ___40___ (eight) library that the charity has built to help rural residents, ____41____ (especial) children, learn. Zhou, who ____42____ (work) in rural education in the past 10 years, discovers that rural children, many of ____43____ live with relatives because their parents have migrated to cities to work, do not have a place to spend quality time after school.
She says that if we take school vacations and festival holidays into account, students in Qianxinan spend more than 180 days staying at home, where most have no access ____44____ educational resources. “This is why we decided to build libraries for the children _____45_____ (develop) their love for reading, ”Zhou says.
第四部分（满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，在教师节来临之际你自制了一份有中国特色的礼物赠送给外教Chris，同时你想写一封信表达对外教的感谢，内容包括：
1．赠礼原因; 2．礼物简介;3．表达期待。
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案
第一部分 听力(满分30分)
第一节
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影项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the speakers do next
A.Check the map.B. Leave the restaurant. C.Park the car.
2. Where are the speakers
A. At a bus stop. B.At home. C.At the airport.
3.What did the speakers do last week
A. They had a celebration dinner.
B. They went to see a newborn baby.
C.They sent a mail to their neighbors.
4. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To cancel a weekend trip.
B. To make an appointment.
CTo get some information.
5. What does the man probably want to do
A. Do some exercise.B, Get an extra key.C.Order room service.
第二节
听第6段材料，回答6至7题。
6Why does the woman come to the man
A. To ask for permission.
B. To extend an invitation.
C. To express thanks.
7. When are the students going to the museum
A. On Friday.B. On Saturday. C.On Sunday.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8 What are the speakers talking about
A. Buying groceries.B. Choosing gifts. C.Seeing friends.
9.Who is Clara
A. The man's wife.B. The man's sister. C.The man's daughter.
10.How much did the man spend on the city passes
A. $36.B. $ 50.C.$150.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.Why did Tracy bring dogs to the children
A. To teach them to love animals.
B. To help them gain confidence
C To protect them from dangers.
12. What is Kevin's concern about the dog
A. They may misbehave. B. They may get hurt.C. They may carry diseases.
13. What will Helen do tomorrow morning
A. Give a talk.B. Meet the children.C. Take some photos.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Attending a lecture.B. Hosting a workshop.C. Conducting an interview.
15.Why is Emily doing unpaid work in the new season of the show
A. To follow the latest trend.
B. To help raise the crew's pay.
C,To support the post-production.
16. What enables Emily to try different things in her field
A. Her college education.
B. Her teaching experience.
C Her family tradition.
17. What does Emily think of her work at the Film Centre
A. Boring.B. Rewarding.C.Demanding.
听第10 段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker talking to
A.Sports club members. B. International tourists.C.University students.
19.Where did Emma work for a rugby team
A. In Manchester.B. In Dublin.C. In Vancouver.
20.What can be a challenge to Emma's work
A. Competition in the health care industry.
B. Discrimination against female scientists.
C. Influence of misinformation on the public.
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
Alberta: a Must-Visit Destination in 2024
Alberta, Canada, offers a diverse range of experiences from its awe-inspiring natural landscapes and outdoor adventures to its lively cities and rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, nature lover or cultural enthusiast, Alberta has something to offer. Plan your visit to this remarkable province in 2024 and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why Visit Alberta
Stunning National Parks
Banff National Park: As one of the most famous national parks in the world, Banff offers stunning mountain views, crystal-clear lakes and rich wildlife.
Jasper National Park: Known for its expansive wilderness, Jasper is the perfect place for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Rich Cultural Heritage
Indigenous Culture: Alberta is home to many native communities, offering opportunities to learn about their history, traditions and art.
Museums and Historic Sites: Explore the Royal Alberta Museum and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Outdoor Activities
Hiking and Biking: Numerous trails offer impressive views and varying levels of difficulty.
Skiing and Snowboarding: World-class ski resorts such as Lake Louise Ski Resort and Sunshine Village.
Wildlife Viewing: Opportunities to see bears, elk, bighorn sheep, and more in their natural habitats.
Scenic Drives
Cowboy Trail: Explore the rolling foothills and grasslands, dotted with large farms and charming small towns.
Icefields Parkway: One of the most scenic drives in the world, connecting Banff and Jasper, and featuring glaciers, waterfalls, and mountain views.
Festivals and Events
Calgary Stampede: Called “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, this event shows rodeos, exhibitions and concerts.
Edmonton Folk Music Festival: One of the most renowned folk festivals globally, attracting artists and audiences from around the world.
1. How many aspects of Alberta are mentioned
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
2. Which is the most attractive to a skier in Alberta
A. Sunshine Village. B. Banff National Park.
C. Cowboy Trail. D. Royal Alberta Museum.
3. What can tourists expect to do along Icefields Parkway
A. Take a relaxing hike. B. Participate in folk festivals.
C. Admire the sight of glaciers. D. Come across various wildlife.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
B
In Cedars, Pennsylvania, a cafe is giving disabled people with different abilities and their families a safe and inclusive space to shine. Created in 2022, the cafe was a response to the need in the community for programs that would enable youth with special needs to develop social and professional skills in a safe environment.
The cafe was the idea of Pennsylvania mom Maureen Stanko, a teacher, fitness instructor, and musician, who was concerned about her son Nick, who has autism (孤独症) and food allergies, and what he would be able to do after graduation. In Pennsylvania, students with disabilities can stay in school until age 22, but worrying about Nick’s future is what keeps Stanko up at night.
Stanko was so worried that she spoke to Nick’s therapist, Tyler Kammerle, who had dreamed about opening a restaurant to employ people with disabilities. The two worked together to make this a reality. Two years later, the So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe was born. It employed 63 people and 80 percent of them have some form of disability.
The cafe is more than just a space to work; it’s also a place for people with disabilities and their families to dine. “We’d never even taken Nick to a restaurant before because we wouldn’t spend all this money to eat out to be completely stressed out,” Stanko said. “This cafe has taught Nick how to sit in a restaurant. And now we have a place to go, where if he stands up and starts hopping or clapping, nobody cares.”
The inclusive cafe has made a real difference in people’s lives. One of the staff, Lauren Oppelts, who is hearing impaired, said, “If you told me two years ago that I would be a server, I wouldn’t believe you. But now I have gained so much self-confidence. A lot of employees here have changed so much; it’s just mind-blowing.”
4. Why did Stanko and Tyler Kammerle establish the cafe
A. To serve people with various abilities.
B. To provide a place for family occasions.
C. To instruct graduates in professional skills.
D. To offer employment to youth with special needs.
5. What was Stanko’s concern about taking Nick to a restaurant
A. The cost of dining out.
B. The noisy customers in restaurants.
C. The lack of an inclusive environment.
D. The food allergies Nick is suffering from.
6. How has working at the cafe affected Lauren Oppelts
A. She has taken to socializing.
B. She has grown more positive.
C. She has become experienced in cooking.
D She has recovered from her hearing disability.
7. Which of the following best describes Stanko
A. Caring and responsible. B. Ambitious and devoted.
C. Determined and sensitive. D. Tough and reliable.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A
C
Every year on June 21st, World Music Day is commemorated in over 120 countries, including its birthplace of France, to honor both amateur and professional musicians. Citizens of a city or country are permitted and encouraged to perform music outside in their neighborhoods, public areas, and parks on Music Day. Free concerts are also held, where musicians perform for the joy of it rather than for a fee.
In the 1970s, American musician Joel Cohen, who was then working for a French radio station, came up with the idea of having musicians perform on the evening of June 21 to celebrate the start of summer. It was finally accepted by France’s Ministry of Culture in 1982. The day started in France and has since extended to countries such as Belgium, the United Kingdom and others. It’s the ideal time to learn a new instrument or listen to songs they wouldn’t ordinarily include on their playlist. Every type of musician can celebrate World Music Day with friends, family, and even strangers, whether they are young, elderly, new, or seasoned professionals. The purpose is to promote music.
It makes no difference how good you are at making music; everyone can do it. This day can be used by even the most tone-deaf folks to sing their hearts out and appreciate the beauty and power of music. Music is not only a great way to express yourself, but it may also be beneficial to your health. A song might bring back a joyful memory or make you feel energized when you listen to it.
8. Where did the World Music Day begin
A. France. B. American. C. Belgium. D. China.
9. Why are some concerts held for free
A. For reputation. B. For entertainment. C. For experience. D. For occupation.
10. What do we know about the World Music Day
A. Those who are not expert in music are not welcome.
B. Joel Cohen put forward the idea of performing music for free.
C. The purpose of it is to instruct tone-deaf people in music.
D. You can listen to some songs not included on the playlist.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards music
A. Challenging. B. Critical. C. Positive. D. Sceptical.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C
D
What’s in a name Quite a lot, actually. It is an important part of human identity. It turns out, however, that it is not only humans who use names.
It has long been known that African elephants are very social creatures with highly developed brains. They make all sorts of sounds from low rumblings, barely audible to the human ear, to loud trumpeting sounds. It was these sounds, and his knowledge of dolphin behavior where a dolphin will copy somebody else’s signature whistle in order to get their attention that led Dr. Mickey Pardo, a professor at Cornell University, to try and figure out if any of those sounds were names.
In order to confirm this, Pardo and his colleagues had artificial intelligence (AI) analyze the recordings of 469 rumbling noises made by wild African elephants from Kenya between the years 1986 and 2022. They hoped that the recordings would contain identifying information, that is to say, a name, for the elephant the rumbling call was made to. The AI identified 469 distinct calls.
The researchers then went out into the field. They worked with 17 elephants, mostly female, to see whether they reacted to the recorded sound of their own names. Amazingly, the elephants seemed to know when they were being called and both replied quickly and approached the loudspeaker when they heard recordings that included the distinct call that referred to them.
What’s interesting is that many of the names seemed to be called by mothers addressing their young. In addition, adult elephants used these distinct calls more often than young ones. This may indicate that name calling is a skill that takes some time to learn for young elephants.
Unfortunately, it’s unclear which exact part of the rumbling calls indicated the specific name. Knowing that information would open up a whole new world in terms of our understanding of elephants and their social structure.
“Do they ever use somebody’s name when they’re not there ” Pardo wondered. Whatever the case, this is still big news, and an important reminder that humans are more similar to our animal relatives than they are different.
12. What did Dr. Mickey Pardo’s study focus on
A. The meanings of a variety of elephant sounds.
B. The AI analysis of recordings of elephant sounds.
C. The similarity between elephant and dolphin communication.
D. The identification of specific calls referring to individual elephants.
13. How did the elephants respond to the recorded sound
A. They ignored it. B. They approached it.
C. They tried to imitate it. D. They attacked the loudspeaker.
14. What does the study suggest about the use of specific calls among elephants
A. It is used by elephants of all ages.
B. It is a skill that young elephants master quickly.
C. It may be a learned skill that develops over time.
D. It is only used by adult elephants to address young ones.
15. What can be concluded from the study
A. Elephants are good at social skills.
B. Elephants can use names to call each other.
C. AI played a great role in translating elephant calls.
D. Elephants can recognize recordings of various sounds.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B
第二节：七选五(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。
How to Sleep Better at Night
As we all know, a good sleep helps us relax and it also makes us energetic again. However, some of us have trouble with sleep at night. Lack (缺少) of sleep can cause illnesses. How can we improve our night’s sleep ____16____.
● Take exercise during the day
___17___. It can reduce stress and help us feel more relaxed. But don’t take exercise right before bedtime as exercise can make us too excited to fall asleep.
● Don’t use electronic products before bedtime
Before bedtime, some of us have a habit of using electronic products to surf the Internet, listen to music or watch movies. It’s bad for our health to do these activities before bedtime.____18____. Experts suggest we should stop using electronic products at least an hour before we go to bed.
●____19____
When we sleep with lights on, our brain will think it’s still daytime. It will take us longer time to fall asleep and we will rest less. So it’s wise to sleep with lights off.
● Keep worries away
Some of us have difficulty in falling asleep because of worries. Instead of lying awake, we can write down the things that make us worried and make a list of things to do.____20____.
A. Don’t sleep with lights on
B. Don’t make any noise at night
C. Here are some tips to improve it
D. Taking exercise is good for our sleep
E. There is no way to solve all these problems
F. In this way we can keep worries away and sleep better
G. These activities will keep our brain active and prevent sleep
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. F
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)
When Villarreal Rodriguez talks about her work, she shows an honest hope. Her days typically involve ____21____ people through her city’s river. Over the years, the river, which sometimes runs dry, has ____22____ as a playground or anything but a river because until recently, people hadn’t regarded it as ____23____.
With its poor air quality, droughts and floods, her city is ____24____ a natural paradise. Many people still think like that: “There’s nothing special here, and nothing to ____25____.” The point of Villarreal’s work is to get people to ____26____ the river for what it supports—things like____27____ and wildlife in the middle of the city.
Villarreal ____28____ the local problem as she does with most challenges: with regard for the possibilities. Her ____29____ is fixed on spotting attractiveness while acknowledging _____30_____ realities. “Once you’re down there on the river, you see the birds and hear the rustling (沙沙声) of the trees. The morning _____31_____ on the river is shining,” she reflects. “There is natural_____32_____ in my city.”
“It’s really urgent to _____33_____ this natural space in my city. That’s _____34_____ a lot of my time right now,” she explains. “I feel so _____35_____ to this river that when something goes wrong it’s really heartbreaking, but when something goes right, it’s great.”
21. A. pushing B. touring C. helping D. seeing
22. A. served B. started C. frozen D. flown
23. A. excellent B. magical C. important D. popular
24. A. next to B. far from C. close with D. high above
25. A. take care of B. make fun of C. put up with D. get away with
26. A. advertise B. appreciate C. recommend D. research
27. A. vehicles B. houses C. plants D. visitors
28. A. presents B. experiences C. discovers D. approaches
29. A. attention B. interest C. success D. routine
30. A. encouraging B. satisfying C. challenging D. thrilling
31. A. mist B. wind C. star D. light
32. A. order B. beauty C. habitat D. history
33. A. protect B. change C. restrict D. compare
34. A. wasting B. saving C. taking D. reducing
35. A. exposed B. adjusted C. opposed D. attached
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
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。
Children in one village in the Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou Province have a new place to spend their vacations—a library in a karst cave (溶洞) built by a local charity group.
____36____ (situate) in Banwan village, the library became a must-visit place for ____37____ (tourist) during the recent holidays.
“Developing a culture of reading in a rural community is not ____38____ easy thing, because it is not a necessity for residents. This is why the library has an ____39____ (appeal) design, which helps encourage potential readers, ”says Zhou Beilei, head of the Dashan Xiaoai charity.
This is the ___40___ (eight) library that the charity has built to help rural residents, ____41____ (especial) children, learn. Zhou, who ____42____ (work) in rural education in the past 10 years, discovers that rural children, many of ____43____ live with relatives because their parents have migrated to cities to work, do not have a place to spend quality time after school.
She says that if we take school vacations and festival holidays into account, students in Qianxinan spend more than 180 days staying at home, where most have no access ____44____ educational resources. “This is why we decided to build libraries for the children _____45_____ (develop) their love for reading, ”Zhou says.
【答案】36. Situated
37. tourists
38. an 39. appealing
40. eighth 41. especially
42. has worked##has been working
43. whom 44. to
45. to develop
第四部分（满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，在教师节来临之际你自制了一份有中国特色的礼物赠送给外教Chris，同时你想写一封信表达对外教的感谢，内容包括：
1．赠礼原因; 2．礼物简介;3．表达期待。
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Chris,
With the Teachers’ Day approaching, I’m writing to express my gratitude to you. I present you a handcrafted gift with Chinese characteristics because you have taught me so much and inspired me greatly. The gift is a beautifully painted fan, featuring traditional Chinese landscapes. It symbolizes the elegance and charm of our culture.
I sincerely hope it will bring you joy and you will continue to guide us in the future.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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