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2024-2025学年山东省乳山市银滩高级中学高三上学期1月月考英语试题
二、阅读理解
A
What happens to old Olympics stadiums after the medals have all been awarded Here are four host cities taking a different approach, repurposing their Olympics structures for less sporty uses.
Los Angeles, California
The Grand Olympic Auditorium was constructed in 1924, and after the Games it continued to host boxing and wrestling matches. The building even served as the film set for parts of Rocky. The venue was so well known around Hollywood — hosting greats like Cassius
Clay, Rage Againstthe Machine, Andre the Giant and Little Richard.
Lake Placid, New York
Most people entering the now remodeled 1980 Olympic Village in Lake Placid are in a lot of trouble. It’s not much of a surprise, though; this Olympic Village was built with a prison in mind, because the only way Lake Placid could get funding from the government for the Olympics was that they had a secondary purpose for any new buildings. Only the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBP) offered to be the second use for the Village complex.
Beijing, China
After the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the National Aquatics Center was restored. And half of it is now Asia’s largest water park, called Happy Magic Water Cube. There are 13 waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool and a spa. The second floor of the building has an auditorium with 17, 000 seats.
Helsinki, Finland
Originally constructed in 1937, the Tennispalatsi was never meant to last as a permanent structure. It first housed a car dealership and was restored one year later to add four tennis courts as the city began opening various sports venues around town. Then the venue hosted basketball when the Games finally came to Helsinki in 1952. Now, the Tennispalatsi holds the Helsinki City Art Museum and several restaurants.
21. Which Olympic stadium may appeal to movie star-chasers
A. The Tennispalatsi. B. The Olympic Village.
C. The National Aquatics Center. D. The Grand Olympic Auditorium.
22. What was essential for the government to fund the 1980 Olympic Village
A. Lake Placid promised to host a second Olympics.
B. Lake Placid could convince FBP to build a new prison.
C. The Olympic Village managed to solve all the troubles.
D. The Olympic Village could be used as a prison afterwards.
23. Why was the Tennispalatsi in Helsinki restored in 1938
A. To prepare for the 1952 Olympics. B. To meet the demand for sports space.
C. To provide venues for basketball training. D. To expand the business of a car dealership.
B
People usually wash their produce before eating to remove residue (残留物) from pesticides. But are your fruits and vegetables really clean enough to eat Now14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Screentest Challenge for inventing an AI-based handheld pesticide detector that is very accurate in detecting pesticide residue.
Now in its 17th year, the competition supports middle school students to think creatively and apply STEM principles to discover real world-solutions. When the finalists are chosen, they are paired with a 3M scientist who mentors them over the summer to help take their ideas from just concepts to models.
Sirish’s journey to winning the award came from watching his mother washing vegetables and fruits and cautioning him always do so. He wondered whether washing actually made a difference. Since pesticide residues are linked to illnesses like cancer and Alzheimers’s, it’s very important to know if the fruits and vegetables are safe. That’s how PestiSCAND is designed.
The device works by shining light on the surface of the produce and measuring the. wavelengths that bounce back. PestiSCAND uses a sensor and AI-based processor to achieve an accuracy of over 85 percent. Sirish tested the device on more than12,000 food samples including strawberries, apples, and tomatoes.
Sirish aims on making this technology widely accessible so that consumers will be able to make safe food choices. But he still believes you should wash your produce anyway. He plans to use the $25,000 prize from the competition to help fund his educational goal of attending. MIT.
“This year’s Young Scientist Challenge finalists have demonstrated an incredible ability to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” Torie Clarke, EVP and chief public affairs officer at 3M, said in the press release. “I am beyond impressed and inspired by their intelligence and their scientific minds.”
24. What is the purpose of the competition
A. To select talents. B. To tackle problems.
C. To promote STEM courses. D. To advance AI technology.
25. What inspired Sirish to make the invention
A. A household routine. B. A talk with his mother.
C. An outbreak of a disease. D. An ambition to be an inventor.
26. What does paragraph 4 mainly focus on
A. The design process. B. The wide application.
C. The working principle. D. The theoretical foundation.
27. What is Torie Clarke’s attitude towards the inventors
A. Indifferent. B. Tolerant. C. Dismissive. D. Favorable.
C
Honey is a sweet treat that most people take for granted. But it is more than just a topping for cakes or a sweetener for tea. It’s a miracle of sorts.
Honey is the only food product that humans cat that is made by an insect. Even with all our technical abilities, no one has figured out how to make artificial honey. There’s really no substitute (替代品).
A single pound of honey may require a beehive of up to 60,000 bees to visit two million flowers. No wonder some people call it liquid gold! Although amber-colored clover honey tends to be most common, honey comes in a variety of shades and flavors, depending on the flowers that the bees gather nectar (花蜜) from.
Honey has been used throughout history in a number of ways. One of the most remarkable things about it is that it never goes bad. It may crystallize, meaning that it becomes solid in parts, but simply warming it slightly will melt the crystals and return the honey to its liquid form.
No one knows exactly how long honey has been used by humans, but Spanish cave paintings dated at 7,000BC show early evidence of beckeeping. Honey was also used by the ancient Egyptians as a sweetener, as a gift to the gods, and even as an element used to create mummies. Honey has been found inside the Egyptian pyramids, and although that honey was more than 3,000 years old, it would still taste like honey and be safe to eat. No other food has such lasting power!
Besides its many uses as a sweetener, honey has long been used as a medicinal remedy (疗法). Because it’s difficult for any kind of bacteria (细菌) to survive in honey, it makes a perfect barrier on cuts and can prevent infection. Honey is also an effective remedy to relieve a painful throat. It has even been found to be as effective in easing coughs in children.
The next time a bee flies through your garden or you spread some honey on a piece of toast, think about the miracle of honey.
28. According to the passage, what makes honey unique among the foods that humans eat
A Its various shades. B. Its natural creation.
C. Its delightful sweetness. D. Its remarkable history.
29. Why does the author mention the honey in the Egyptian pyramids
A. To illustrate that it never goes bad.
B. To show the cleverness of Egyptians.
C. To compare it with the honey in Spain.
D. To inform that it originates from Egypt.
30. What is one of the medicinal uses of honey
A. Promoting bacterial growth.
B. Curing throat pain.
C. Preventing infection in wounds.
D. Resisting common colds.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Honey: a Sweet Miracle of Nature
B. Honey: a Timeless Treasure
C. Honey: a Natural Medicinal Remedy
D. Honey: a Common Sweetener
D
The standard public health threats are all-too familiar: Smoking. High blood pressure. Cancer. But a new government advisory made headlines in 2023 by adding an unexpected major player. Loneliness, stated the report from Vivek Murthy, is a widely underrecognized U.S. health crisis. Lonely people, as Murthy’s report warns, run the same death-rate risk as people who smoke 15 cigarettes a day.
Maybe it’s hard to understand how a lack of companionship could be as threatening as an addiction. But humans are so biologically related to be social that isolation (孤独) causes surprising harm on our systems. People who lack social support have a 29 percent higher risk of heart disease, a 32 percent higher risk of stroke, and a 26 to 29 percent higher risk of premature death, according to the report.
Scientists now know that loneliness can cause many health problems. That may be because ancestral humans thrived in supportive communities—and anything less can set off a biochemical stress response. “Our brains function more efficiently when we are with others,” says Julianne.
Holt-Lunstad, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young University. In multiple studies, the stress of aloneness has been linked to higher levels of inflammation (发炎) in the body. When this inflammation persists, the resulting cellular damage can lead to illnesses like Alzheimer’s.
Since loneliness is considered as a personal failure, it’s easy to assume people should just try to handle it on their own. But in reality, many of the factors that promote social isolation are structural ones. “It could be workplace policies that don’t allow flexibility to develop personal relationships,” Holt-Lunstad says. “It might be busy or unsafe streets that are barriers to getting to know your neighbors.”
The solutions Murthy and Holt-Lunstad propose aren’t all individual lifestyle changes. “We recommend investing in social public facilities to help build connections in communities,”Holt-Lunstad says. That could mean increasing support for civil centre like volunteer programs, redesigning public spaces to encourage gatherings, or changing digital spaces in ways that promote bonding.
32 Why does Murthy mention people who smoke heavily in the report
A. To introduce a health crisis. B. To show the harm of loneliness.
C. To reveal high death-rate of cancer. D. To discuss the difficulty of giving up smoking.
33. How does the author support the findings in paragraph 2
A. By listing health threats. B. By making comparisons.
C. By providing statistics. D. By analyzing biological features.
34. What does the underlined word “thrived” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. participated voluntarily B. lived healthily
C. remained stable D. got desperate
35. Which measure might Holt-Lunstad approve of as a solution
A. Setting up chat benches in parks.
B. Removing road barriers in busy streets.
C. Collecting users’ preference in digital spaces.
D. Investing in more public fire-fighting equipment.
三、七选五
There is little, it seems, that people won’t do for their pets. Americans spent $186bn on them last year, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, covering everything from food and vet visits to toys and grooming. That is more than they spent on childcare.
____36____ Mars, a company best known for its chocolate bars, made two-thirds of its revenue last year from pet care. Besides owning the Royal Canin pet-food brand, the company also operates thousands of vet clinics. Nestle and Colgate, two other consumer-products giants, also make around a fifth of their revenue from their pet market.
Spending on pets rocketed through the COVID-19 pandemic. ____37____ Between 2019 and 2023, pet spending grew by a compound annual rate of 11%, in nominal terms, compared with 6% for consumer spending overall and 5% for pet spending over the preceding decade. ____38____
Unlike virtual yoga classes or meal-kit subscriptions, animals weren’t easy to drop once lockdowns ended. Consumers, wrestling lately with higher prices and a cooling job market, have been reluctant to employ tight budgets on their pets. Morgan Stanley, a bank, estimates pet spending in America, compared with other personal expenses, will grow by 2.5% this year. ____39____ The pet business proved similarly strong during the global financial crisis of 2007-2009.
And analysts hold the pet business will soon go viral again. Morgan Stanley forecasts that annual spending will rise to around $260bn by 2030, consistent with its pre-pandemic growth trend. ____40____ Owners increasingly see themselves as parents, not masters. “Pets have gone from the backyard to the living room to the bedroom,” says Loic Moutault, head of the pet division at Mars.
A. Plenty more growth is yet to come.
B. Catering to pets has become big business.
C. Owners are now giving their pets yummier food.
D. That is attracting plenty of newcomers to the pet industry.
E. It is well ahead of estimates for other spending like clothes.
F. Lonely people adopted animals and invested heavily in them at that time.
G. Behind that is a shift in the relationship between pets and humans.
四、完形填空
At 23, I applied for my first job and it was not successful. When I received the___41___ email, I felt frustrated and angry. Months later, after a job interview at another company, I got a call from the manager: “Would you like to hear the feedback (反馈) ” he said.
The manager went on to tell me I hadn’t expressed my ___42___ for applying for the position. The feedback was ___43___ to hear, but he was right. As I just wanted a job in my home city, I didn’t care much whether it fit my interests. The job was something I was capable of doing, but I didn’t feel ___44___ about it — and that showed in the interview.
From then on, I decided to carefully evaluate each job opening and only ___45___ what I was interested in. In my applications, I also began ___46___ clearly why I wanted that particular job. Soon my effort paid off, as I got an offer I was truly excited about.
Years later, I ___47___ myself on the other side of the table, interviewing ___48___ for a position in my lab. One of them got my attention. On paper, his application looked great, but the interview didn’t go ___49___. He didn’t seem to have done any reading ____50____ about my research, which made me wonder whether he was truly interested in working with me.
When I called to tell him I couldn’t offer him the ____51____, he was disappointed. I then told him where he could ____52____ in future interviews. As the ____53____ went on, I got the sense that he was grateful for what I said.
Nowadays, when my own trainees apply for positions elsewhere, I encourage them to____54____ feedback. It’s never pleasant to listen to constructive criticism, but if we are told what we ____55____ , we are more likely to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
41. A. congratulation B. invitation C. rejection D. complaint
42. A. requirement B. suggestion C. imagination D. motivation
43. A. tough B. pleasant C. frightening D. reasonable
44. A. nervous B. enthusiastic C. relaxed D. embarrassed
45. A. introduce B. abandon C. display D. pursue
46. A. examining B. stating C. judging D. instructing
47. A. found B. behaved C. taught D. guided
48. A. officials B. candidates C. visitors D. employers
49. A. randomly B. formally C. smoothly D. intentionally
50. A. in advance B. on average C. by contrast D. for free
51. A. salary B. degree C. award D. position
52. A. continue B. serve C. improve D. participate
53. A. conversation B. adventure C. negotiation D. journey
54. A. set aside B. ask for C. put off D. contribute to
55. A. lack B. want C. seek D. dislike
五、语法填空
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。
Fish Tail Park, located in the city of Nanchang, is a combination of architectural, scenic, urban and environmental design within the Yangtze River flood plain in east-central China. Planned by Turenscape, the park regulates storm water ___56___ (effective), which is achieved through positioning native plants along the shorelines that can survive the water flow. Besides, a lake is formed to act ___57___ a temporary reservoir when waters rise. There are also constructed wetlands designed to filter the urban run-off.
The park provides for both visitors and wildlife, ___58___ (create) a home for native plants, animals and ___59___ (enthusiast) of natural beauty. The designers intended to engage ___60___ (surround) neighborhoods and promote urban development. Visitors can walk, run and ride bikes down the elevated pathways. In addition, the park ___61___ (contain) natural playgrounds, beaches, fountains and lawns. The soil and structural ___62___ (stable) also protects the habitat against degradation.
Moreover ___63___ (base) on the concept of natural fish migration, this design honors the water culture of the Yangtze River. Without disturbing natural patterns of the fish, the project offers a place for native plants to thrive.
“Fish Tail Park exhibits ___64___ highly desirable model of designed urban nature for regions ____65____ can address multiple challenges of variable climates,” reported the architects. “The project is part of a larger effort to show that it is possible to open up new space in cities, not just for people, but also for nature, and for powerful forces like storms.”
六、书面表达
66. 假定你是李华，你校英国交换生Eric给你来信，就其设计的Book Exchange宣传海报，征求你的建议。请你写一封回信，提出至少两条修改建议。
注意：
1 词数80个左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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读后续写
67. 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。
10-year-old Buddy was just an ordinary boy but with an extraordinary heart. He had a lot of friends but never really had a “best friend” until he met Simon — a new boy in class who used a wheelchair.
Nobody showed any interest in making friends with Simon except for Buddy. He quickly bonded with Simon because he believed true friends come in different sizes and shapes...
Buddy lived with his grandma, Doris, in their small home in the suburbs. He had lost his parents five years ago in a car crash. Doris raised him, and she was all he had. Buddy promised himself that he would do anything to make his grandma proud and happy, and his prayers (祈祷) were soon answered, but in a way he never imagined.
Buddy had always wanted to help Doris with her rent, so during his free time, he cut grass for neighbors, walked dogs, and even helped older people carry their groceries home in exchange for $1. So far, he had saved $70, but that wasn’t enough to meet their expenses. Not one to be discouraged, Buddy kept going and the only other person who comforted him was Simon.
The two boys often ventured (冒险) into the woods near their school to watch birds during their spare time. It was their favorite hobby. One afternoon before the summer vacation, they went to their favorite spot in the woods. Buddy pushed Simon’s wheelchair, discussing how exciting their adventure would be. They laughed their way into the dense forest, knowing little about what was coming.
Moments later, the boys had a problem moving forward. One of the wheels sank into a branch beneath the mud. The wheelchair broke down, making it difficult to move ahead. Worse still, it seemed the rain was around the corner. The boys could hear rolling thunder across the mountains, which scared them. They wanted to run but could not leave one another. “Wait! I’ve got a plan,” shouted Buddy, trying to lean (倾斜) over and lift his friend up from the wheelchair. His attempt failed because Simon was too heavy for him.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: But he wouldn’t give up just yet.
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Paragraph 2: A few days later, Doris got surprising news from their landlord (房东).
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高三英语一月月考综合试题 答案版
二、阅读理解
A
What happens to old Olympics stadiums after the medals have all been awarded Here are four host cities taking a different approach, repurposing their Olympics structures for less sporty uses.
Los Angeles, California
The Grand Olympic Auditorium was constructed in 1924, and after the Games it continued to host boxing and wrestling matches. The building even served as the film set for parts of Rocky. The venue was so well known around Hollywood — hosting greats like Cassius
Clay, Rage Againstthe Machine, Andre the Giant and Little Richard.
Lake Placid, New York
Most people entering the now remodeled 1980 Olympic Village in Lake Placid are in a lot of trouble. It’s not much of a surprise, though; this Olympic Village was built with a prison in mind, because the only way Lake Placid could get funding from the government for the Olympics was that they had a secondary purpose for any new buildings. Only the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBP) offered to be the second use for the Village complex.
Beijing, China
After the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the National Aquatics Center was restored. And half of it is now Asia’s largest water park, called Happy Magic Water Cube. There are 13 waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool and a spa. The second floor of the building has an auditorium with 17, 000 seats.
Helsinki, Finland
Originally constructed in 1937, the Tennispalatsi was never meant to last as a permanent structure. It first housed a car dealership and was restored one year later to add four tennis courts as the city began opening various sports venues around town. Then the venue hosted basketball when the Games finally came to Helsinki in 1952. Now, the Tennispalatsi holds the Helsinki City Art Museum and several restaurants.
21. Which Olympic stadium may appeal to movie star-chasers
A. The Tennispalatsi. B. The Olympic Village.
C. The National Aquatics Center. D. The Grand Olympic Auditorium.
22. What was essential for the government to fund the 1980 Olympic Village
A. Lake Placid promised to host a second Olympics.
B. Lake Placid could convince FBP to build a new prison.
C. The Olympic Village managed to solve all the troubles.
D. The Olympic Village could be used as a prison afterwards.
23. Why was the Tennispalatsi in Helsinki restored in 1938
A. To prepare for the 1952 Olympics. B. To meet the demand for sports space.
C. To provide venues for basketball training. D. To expand the business of a car dealership.
【答案】21. D 22. D 23. B
B
People usually wash their produce before eating to remove residue (残留物) from pesticides. But are your fruits and vegetables really clean enough to eat Now14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Screentest Challenge for inventing an AI-based handheld pesticide detector that is very accurate in detecting pesticide residue.
Now in its 17th year, the competition supports middle school students to think creatively and apply STEM principles to discover real world-solutions. When the finalists are chosen, they are paired with a 3M scientist who mentors them over the summer to help take their ideas from just concepts to models.
Sirish’s journey to winning the award came from watching his mother washing vegetables and fruits and cautioning him always do so. He wondered whether washing actually made a difference. Since pesticide residues are linked to illnesses like cancer and Alzheimers’s, it’s very important to know if the fruits and vegetables are safe. That’s how PestiSCAND is designed.
The device works by shining light on the surface of the produce and measuring the. wavelengths that bounce back. PestiSCAND uses a sensor and AI-based processor to achieve an accuracy of over 85 percent. Sirish tested the device on more than12,000 food samples including strawberries, apples, and tomatoes.
Sirish aims on making this technology widely accessible so that consumers will be able to make safe food choices. But he still believes you should wash your produce anyway. He plans to use the $25,000 prize from the competition to help fund his educational goal of attending. MIT.
“This year’s Young Scientist Challenge finalists have demonstrated an incredible ability to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” Torie Clarke, EVP and chief public affairs officer at 3M, said in the press release. “I am beyond impressed and inspired by their intelligence and their scientific minds.”
24. What is the purpose of the competition
A. To select talents. B. To tackle problems.
C. To promote STEM courses. D. To advance AI technology.
25. What inspired Sirish to make the invention
A. A household routine. B. A talk with his mother.
C. An outbreak of a disease. D. An ambition to be an inventor.
26. What does paragraph 4 mainly focus on
A. The design process. B. The wide application.
C. The working principle. D. The theoretical foundation.
27. What is Torie Clarke’s attitude towards the inventors
A. Indifferent. B. Tolerant. C. Dismissive. D. Favorable.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D
C
Honey is a sweet treat that most people take for granted. But it is more than just a topping for cakes or a sweetener for tea. It’s a miracle of sorts.
Honey is the only food product that humans cat that is made by an insect. Even with all our technical abilities, no one has figured out how to make artificial honey. There’s really no substitute (替代品).
A single pound of honey may require a beehive of up to 60,000 bees to visit two million flowers. No wonder some people call it liquid gold! Although amber-colored clover honey tends to be most common, honey comes in a variety of shades and flavors, depending on the flowers that the bees gather nectar (花蜜) from.
Honey has been used throughout history in a number of ways. One of the most remarkable things about it is that it never goes bad. It may crystallize, meaning that it becomes solid in parts, but simply warming it slightly will melt the crystals and return the honey to its liquid form.
No one knows exactly how long honey has been used by humans, but Spanish cave paintings dated at 7,000BC show early evidence of beckeeping. Honey was also used by the ancient Egyptians as a sweetener, as a gift to the gods, and even as an element used to create mummies. Honey has been found inside the Egyptian pyramids, and although that honey was more than 3,000 years old, it would still taste like honey and be safe to eat. No other food has such lasting power!
Besides its many uses as a sweetener, honey has long been used as a medicinal remedy (疗法). Because it’s difficult for any kind of bacteria (细菌) to survive in honey, it makes a perfect barrier on cuts and can prevent infection. Honey is also an effective remedy to relieve a painful throat. It has even been found to be as effective in easing coughs in children.
The next time a bee flies through your garden or you spread some honey on a piece of toast, think about the miracle of honey.
28. According to the passage, what makes honey unique among the foods that humans eat
A. Its various shades. B. Its natural creation.
C. Its delightful sweetness. D. Its remarkable history.
29. Why does the author mention the honey in the Egyptian pyramids
A. To illustrate that it never goes bad.
B. To show the cleverness of Egyptians.
C. To compare it with the honey in Spain.
D. To inform that it originates from Egypt.
30. What is one of the medicinal uses of honey
A. Promoting bacterial growth.
B. Curing throat pain.
C. Preventing infection in wounds.
D. Resisting common colds.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Honey: a Sweet Miracle of Nature
B. Honey: a Timeless Treasure
C. Honey: a Natural Medicinal Remedy
D. Honey: a Common Sweetener
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. C 31. A
D
The standard public health threats are all-too familiar: Smoking. High blood pressure. Cancer. But a new government advisory made headlines in 2023 by adding an unexpected major player. Loneliness, stated the report from Vivek Murthy, is a widely underrecognized U.S. health crisis. Lonely people, as Murthy’s report warns, run the same death-rate risk as people who smoke 15 cigarettes a day.
Maybe it’s hard to understand how a lack of companionship could be as threatening as an addiction. But humans are so biologically related to be social that isolation (孤独) causes surprising harm on our systems. People who lack social support have a 29 percent higher risk of heart disease, a 32 percent higher risk of stroke, and a 26 to 29 percent higher risk of premature death, according to the report.
Scientists now know that loneliness can cause many health problems. That may be because ancestral humans thrived in supportive communities—and anything less can set off a biochemical stress response. “Our brains function more efficiently when we are with others,” says Julianne.
Holt-Lunstad, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young University. In multiple studies, the stress of aloneness has been linked to higher levels of inflammation (发炎) in the body. When this inflammation persists, the resulting cellular damage can lead to illnesses like Alzheimer’s.
Since loneliness is considered as a personal failure, it’s easy to assume people should just try to handle it on their own. But in reality, many of the factors that promote social isolation are structural ones. “It could be workplace policies that don’t allow flexibility to develop personal relationships,” Holt-Lunstad says. “It might be busy or unsafe streets that are barriers to getting to know your neighbors.”
The solutions Murthy and Holt-Lunstad propose aren’t all individual lifestyle changes. “We recommend investing in social public facilities to help build connections in communities,”Holt-Lunstad says. That could mean increasing support for civil centre like volunteer programs, redesigning public spaces to encourage gatherings, or changing digital spaces in ways that promote bonding.
32. Why does Murthy mention people who smoke heavily in the report
A. To introduce a health crisis. B. To show the harm of loneliness.
C. To reveal high death-rate of cancer. D. To discuss the difficulty of giving up smoking.
33. How does the author support the findings in paragraph 2
A. By listing health threats. B. By making comparisons.
C. By providing statistics. D. By analyzing biological features.
34. What does the underlined word “thrived” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. participated voluntarily B. lived healthily
C. remained stable D. got desperate
35. Which measure might Holt-Lunstad approve of as a solution
A. Setting up chat benches in parks.
B. Removing road barriers in busy streets.
C. Collecting users’ preference in digital spaces.
D. Investing in more public fire-fighting equipment.
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. B 35. A
三、七选五
There is little, it seems, that people won’t do for their pets. Americans spent $186bn on them last year, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, covering everything from food and vet visits to toys and grooming. That is more than they spent on childcare.
____36____ Mars, a company best known for its chocolate bars, made two-thirds of its revenue last year from pet care. Besides owning the Royal Canin pet-food brand, the company also operates thousands of vet clinics. Nestle and Colgate, two other consumer-products giants, also make around a fifth of their revenue from their pet market.
Spending on pets rocketed through the COVID-19 pandemic. ____37____ Between 2019 and 2023, pet spending grew by a compound annual rate of 11%, in nominal terms, compared with 6% for consumer spending overall and 5% for pet spending over the preceding decade. ____38____
Unlike virtual yoga classes or meal-kit subscriptions, animals weren’t easy to drop once lockdowns ended. Consumers, wrestling lately with higher prices and a cooling job market, have been reluctant to employ tight budgets on their pets. Morgan Stanley, a bank, estimates pet spending in America, compared with other personal expenses, will grow by 2.5% this year. ____39____ The pet business proved similarly strong during the global financial crisis of 2007-2009.
And analysts hold the pet business will soon go viral again. Morgan Stanley forecasts that annual spending will rise to around $260bn by 2030, consistent with its pre-pandemic growth trend. ____40____ Owners increasingly see themselves as parents, not masters. “Pets have gone from the backyard to the living room to the bedroom,” says Loic Moutault, head of the pet division at Mars.
A. Plenty more growth is yet to come.
B. Catering to pets has become big business.
C. Owners are now giving their pets yummier food.
D. That is attracting plenty of newcomers to the pet industry.
E. It is well ahead of estimates for other spending like clothes.
F. Lonely people adopted animals and invested heavily in them at that time.
G. Behind that is a shift in the relationship between pets and humans.
【答案】36. B 37. F 38. A 39. E 40. G
四、完形填空
At 23, I applied for my first job and it was not successful. When I received the___41___ email, I felt frustrated and angry. Months later, after a job interview at another company, I got a call from the manager: “Would you like to hear the feedback (反馈) ” he said.
The manager went on to tell me I hadn’t expressed my ___42___ for applying for the position. The feedback was ___43___ to hear, but he was right. As I just wanted a job in my home city, I didn’t care much whether it fit my interests. The job was something I was capable of doing, but I didn’t feel ___44___ about it — and that showed in the interview.
From then on, I decided to carefully evaluate each job opening and only ___45___ what I was interested in. In my applications, I also began ___46___ clearly why I wanted that particular job. Soon my effort paid off, as I got an offer I was truly excited about.
Years later, I ___47___ myself on the other side of the table, interviewing ___48___ for a position in my lab. One of them got my attention. On paper, his application looked great, but the interview didn’t go ___49___. He didn’t seem to have done any reading ____50____ about my research, which made me wonder whether he was truly interested in working with me.
When I called to tell him, I couldn’t offer him the ____51____, he was disappointed. I then told him where he could ____52____ in future interviews. As the ____53____ went on, I got the sense that he was grateful for what I said.
Nowadays, when my own trainees apply for positions elsewhere, I encourage them to____54____ feedback. It’s never pleasant to listen to constructive criticism, but if we are told what we ____55____ , we are more likely to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
41 A. congratulation B. invitation C. rejection D. complaint
42. A. requirement B. suggestion C. imagination D. motivation
43. A. tough B. pleasant C. frightening D. reasonable
44. A. nervous B. enthusiastic C. relaxed D. embarrassed
45. A. introduce B. abandon C. display D. pursue
46. A. examining B. stating C. judging D. instructing
47. A. found B. behaved C. taught D. guided
48. A. officials B. candidates C. visitors D. employers
49. A. randomly B. formally C. smoothly D. intentionally
50. A. in advance B. on average C. by contrast D. for free
51. A. salary B. degree C. award D. position
52. A. continue B. serve C. improve D. participate
53. A. conversation B. adventure C. negotiation D. journey
54 A. set aside B. ask for C. put off D. contribute to
55. A. lack B. want C. seek D. dislike
【答案】41. C 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. A
五、语法填空
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。
Fish Tail Park, located in the city of Nanchang, is a combination of architectural, scenic, urban and environmental design within the Yangtze River flood plain in east-central China. Planned by Turenscape, the park regulates storm water ___56___ (effective), which is achieved through positioning native plants along the shorelines that can survive the water flow. Besides, a lake is formed to act ___57___ a temporary reservoir when waters rise. There are also constructed wetlands designed to filter the urban run-off.
The park provides for both visitors and wildlife, ___58___ (create) a home for native plants, animals and ___59___ (enthusiast) of natural beauty. The designers intended to engage ___60___ (surround) neighborhoods and promote urban development. Visitors can walk, run and ride bikes down the elevated pathways. In addition, the park ___61___ (contain) natural playgrounds, beaches, fountains and lawns. The soil and structural ___62___ (stable) also protects the habitat against degradation.
Moreover, ___63___ (base) on the concept of natural fish migration, this design honors the water culture of the Yangtze River. Without disturbing natural patterns of the fish, the project offers a place for native plants to thrive.
“Fish Tail Park exhibits ___64___ highly desirable model of designed urban nature for regions ____65____ can address multiple challenges of variable climates,” reported the architects. “The project is part of a larger effort to show that it is possible to open up new space in cities, not just for people, but also for nature, and for powerful forces like storms.”
【答案】56. effectively
57. as 58. creating
59. enthusiasts
60. surrounding
61. contains
62. stability
63. based 64. a
65. that##which
六、书面表达
66. 假定你是李华，你校英国交换生Eric给你来信，就其设计的Book Exchange宣传海报，征求你的建议。请你写一封回信，提出至少两条修改建议。
注意：
1. 词数80个左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】
Dear Eric,
I have received your poster design and I am quite impressed with your creativity and effort. There are some suggestions for further improvement.
Firstly, I feel the content should be arranged in the order of importance. For example, “Who are we” may stand out at the beginning. Secondly, replace the picture with one that echos the theme of the event. You can also add some interactive elements like QR code or website addresses to guide students to learn more or directly register online.
I hope these suggestions are helpful and do feel free to ask for more feedback if needed.
Best regards,
Li Hua
读后续写
67. 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。
10-year-old Buddy was just an ordinary boy but with an extraordinary heart. He had a lot of friends but never really had a “best friend” until he met Simon — a new boy in class who used a wheelchair.
Nobody showed any interest in making friends with Simon except for Buddy. He quickly bonded with Simon because he believed true friends come in different sizes and shapes...
Buddy lived with his grandma, Doris, in their small home in the suburbs. He had lost his parents five years ago in a car crash. Doris raised him, and she was all he had. Buddy promised himself that he would do anything to make his grandma proud and happy, and his prayers (祈祷) were soon answered, but in a way he never imagined.
Buddy had always wanted to help Doris with her rent, so during his free time, he cut grass for neighbors, walked dogs, and even helped older people carry their groceries home in exchange for $1. So far, he had saved $70, but that wasn’t enough to meet their expenses. Not one to be discouraged, Buddy kept going and the only other person who comforted him was Simon.
The two boys often ventured (冒险) into the woods near their school to watch birds during their spare time. It was their favorite hobby. One afternoon before the summer vacation, they went to their favorite spot in the woods. Buddy pushed Simon’s wheelchair, discussing how exciting their adventure would be. They laughed their way into the dense forest, knowing little about what was coming.
Moments later, the boys had a problem moving forward. One of the wheels sank into a branch beneath the mud. The wheelchair broke down, making it difficult to move ahead. Worse still, it seemed the rain was around the corner. The boys could hear rolling thunder across the mountains, which scared them. They wanted to run but could not leave one another. “Wait! I’ve got a plan,” shouted Buddy, trying to lean (倾斜) over and lift his friend up from the wheelchair. His attempt failed because Simon was too heavy for him.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: But he wouldn’t give up just yet.
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Paragraph 2: A few days later, Doris got surprising news from their landlord (房东).
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【答案】范文1：
But he wouldn’t give up just yet. With Simon’s arms around his neck, Buddy crouched down, held Simon’s legs, and struggled to his feet. He tried to quicken his pace to avoid getting soaked. With each step forward, however, he felt the weight increasing. But he kept on moving, determined to take his friend home safely. After what seemed a life long time, they arrived at Simon’s house. At the sight of two figures stumbling in, Simon’s parents were greatly relieved. “His wheelchair broke down in the woods. So I carried him!” said Buddy. Simon’s parents were deeply moved. But Buddy didn’t consider it a big deal; he even didn’t bother to mention it to his grandma at all.
A few days later, Doris got surprising news from their landlord. Their rent had been fully covered by someone. Doris racked her brain to think of someone who might help them but failed. Later that day, the mystery was discovered. Simon’s family dropped in and thanked Doris for her wonderful grandson. “Just imagine Buddy carried him on the back the whole time!” Simon’s mother gratefully. Having known he wanted to help his grandma with rent, they decided to help him fulfill his wish. Hearing that, Buddy threw his arms around his best friend and the bond between the two families was tightened.
范文2：
But he wouldn’t give up just yet. Looking around, Buddy came up with an idea. He collected some branches nearby and tried to free the stuck wheel from the muddy branch. To the boys’ delight, he made it and the wheel chair was still damaged, but at least it was somewhat functional again. Buddy pushed the wheelchair as hard as he could and soon he was sweating all over. Although moving slowly, they managed to arrive at Simon’s house just before the rain poured down. Simon’s parents felt relieved and grateful to see the boys come back, safe and sound.
A few days later, Doris got surprising news from their landlord. He told Doris that their rent had been paid. “It’s incredible! Who paid our rent at all ” she asked in surprise. The landlord told her the truth. It turned out that Simon’s parents decided to do something in return for Buddy’s kindness. Informed of Buddy’s wish to help his grandma with the rent, they managed to fulfill it. At the news, Buddy shed tears of joy, feeling happy that he has made his grandma proud.
二、阅读理解
A
What happens to old Olympics stadiums after the medals have all been awarded Here are four host cities taking a different approach, repurposing their Olympics structures for less sporty uses.
Los Angeles, California
The Grand Olympic Auditorium was constructed in 1924, and after the Games it continued to host boxing and wrestling matches. The building even served as the film set for parts of Rocky. The venue was so well known around Hollywood — hosting greats like Cassius
Clay, Rage Againstthe Machine, Andre the Giant and Little Richard.
Lake Placid, New York
Most people entering the now remodeled 1980 Olympic Village in Lake Placid are in a lot of trouble. It’s not much of a surprise, though; this Olympic Village was built with a prison in mind, because the only way Lake Placid could get funding from the government for the Olympics was that they had a secondary purpose for any new buildings. Only the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBP) offered to be the second use for the Village complex.
Beijing, China
After the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the National Aquatics Center was restored. And half of it is now Asia’s largest water park, called Happy Magic Water Cube. There are 13 waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool and a spa. The second floor of the building has an auditorium with 17, 000 seats.
Helsinki, Finland
Originally constructed in 1937, the Tennispalatsi was never meant to last as a permanent structure. It first housed a car dealership and was restored one year later to add four tennis courts as the city began opening various sports venues around town. Then the venue hosted basketball when the Games finally came to Helsinki in 1952. Now, the Tennispalatsi holds the Helsinki City Art Museum and several restaurants.
21. Which Olympic stadium may appeal to movie star-chasers
A. The Tennispalatsi. B. The Olympic Village.
C. The National Aquatics Center. D. The Grand Olympic Auditorium.
22. What was essential for the government to fund the 1980 Olympic Village
A. Lake Placid promised to host a second Olympics.
B. Lake Placid could convince FBP to build a new prison.
C. The Olympic Village managed to solve all the troubles.
D. The Olympic Village could be used as a prison afterwards.
23. Why was the Tennispalatsi in Helsinki restored in 1938
A. To prepare for the 1952 Olympics. B. To meet the demand for sports space.
C. To provide venues for basketball training. D. To expand the business of a car dealership.
B
People usually wash their produce before eating to remove residue (残留物) from pesticides. But are your fruits and vegetables really clean enough to eat Now14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Screentest Challenge for inventing an AI-based handheld pesticide detector that is very accurate in detecting pesticide residue.
Now in its 17th year, the competition supports middle school students to think creatively and apply STEM principles to discover real world-solutions. When the finalists are chosen, they are paired with a 3M scientist who mentors them over the summer to help take their ideas from just concepts to models.
Sirish’s journey to winning the award came from watching his mother washing vegetables and fruits and cautioning him always do so. He wondered whether washing actually made a difference. Since pesticide residues are linked to illnesses like cancer and Alzheimers’s, it’s very important to know if the fruits and vegetables are safe. That’s how PestiSCAND is designed.
The device works by shining light on the surface of the produce and measuring the. wavelengths that bounce back. PestiSCAND uses a sensor and AI-based processor to achieve an accuracy of over 85 percent. Sirish tested the device on more than12,000 food samples including strawberries, apples, and tomatoes.
Sirish aims on making this technology widely accessible so that consumers will be able to make safe food choices. But he still believes you should wash your produce anyway. He plans to use the $25,000 prize from the competition to help fund his educational goal of attending. MIT.
“This year’s Young Scientist Challenge finalists have demonstrated an incredible ability to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” Torie Clarke, EVP and chief public affairs officer at 3M, said in the press release. “I am beyond impressed and inspired by their intelligence and their scientific minds.”
24. What is the purpose of the competition
A. To select talents. B. To tackle problems.
C. To promote STEM courses. D. To advance AI technology.
25. What inspired Sirish to make the invention
A. A household routine. B. A talk with his mother.
C. An outbreak of a disease. D. An ambition to be an inventor.
26. What does paragraph 4 mainly focus on
A. The design process. B. The wide application.
C. The working principle. D. The theoretical foundation.
27. What is Torie Clarke’s attitude towards the inventors
A. Indifferent. B. Tolerant. C. Dismissive. D. Favorable.
C
Honey is a sweet treat that most people take for granted. But it is more than just a topping for cakes or a sweetener for tea. It’s a miracle of sorts.
Honey is the only food product that humans cat that is made by an insect. Even with all our technical abilities, no one has figured out how to make artificial honey. There’s really no substitute (替代品).
A single pound of honey may require a beehive of up to 60,000 bees to visit two million flowers. No wonder some people call it liquid gold! Although amber-colored clover honey tends to be most common, honey comes in a variety of shades and flavors, depending on the flowers that the bees gather nectar (花蜜) from.
Honey has been used throughout history in a number of ways. One of the most remarkable things about it is that it never goes bad. It may crystallize, meaning that it becomes solid in parts, but simply warming it slightly will melt the crystals and return the honey to its liquid form.
No one knows exactly how long honey has been used by humans, but Spanish cave paintings dated at 7,000BC show early evidence of beckeeping. Honey was also used by the ancient Egyptians as a sweetener, as a gift to the gods, and even as an element used to create mummies. Honey has been found inside the Egyptian pyramids, and although that honey was more than 3,000 years old, it would still taste like honey and be safe to eat. No other food has such lasting power!
Besides its many uses as a sweetener, honey has long been used as a medicinal remedy (疗法). Because it’s difficult for any kind of bacteria (细菌) to survive in honey, it makes a perfect barrier on cuts and can prevent infection. Honey is also an effective remedy to relieve a painful throat. It has even been found to be as effective in easing coughs in children.
The next time a bee flies through your garden or you spread some honey on a piece of toast, think about the miracle of honey.
28. According to the passage, what makes honey unique among the foods that humans eat
A Its various shades. B. Its natural creation.
C. Its delightful sweetness. D. Its remarkable history.
29. Why does the author mention the honey in the Egyptian pyramids
A. To illustrate that it never goes bad.
B. To show the cleverness of Egyptians.
C. To compare it with the honey in Spain.
D. To inform that it originates from Egypt.
30. What is one of the medicinal uses of honey
A. Promoting bacterial growth.
B. Curing throat pain.
C. Preventing infection in wounds.
D. Resisting common colds.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Honey: a Sweet Miracle of Nature
B. Honey: a Timeless Treasure
C. Honey: a Natural Medicinal Remedy
D. Honey: a Common Sweetener
D
The standard public health threats are all-too familiar: Smoking. High blood pressure. Cancer. But a new government advisory made headlines in 2023 by adding an unexpected major player. Loneliness, stated the report from Vivek Murthy, is a widely underrecognized U.S. health crisis. Lonely people, as Murthy’s report warns, run the same death-rate risk as people who smoke 15 cigarettes a day.
Maybe it’s hard to understand how a lack of companionship could be as threatening as an addiction. But humans are so biologically related to be social that isolation (孤独) causes surprising harm on our systems. People who lack social support have a 29 percent higher risk of heart disease, a 32 percent higher risk of stroke, and a 26 to 29 percent higher risk of premature death, according to the report.
Scientists now know that loneliness can cause many health problems. That may be because ancestral humans thrived in supportive communities—and anything less can set off a biochemical stress response. “Our brains function more efficiently when we are with others,” says Julianne.
Holt-Lunstad, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young University. In multiple studies, the stress of aloneness has been linked to higher levels of inflammation (发炎) in the body. When this inflammation persists, the resulting cellular damage can lead to illnesses like Alzheimer’s.
Since loneliness is considered as a personal failure, it’s easy to assume people should just try to handle it on their own. But in reality, many of the factors that promote social isolation are structural ones. “It could be workplace policies that don’t allow flexibility to develop personal relationships,” Holt-Lunstad says. “It might be busy or unsafe streets that are barriers to getting to know your neighbors.”
The solutions Murthy and Holt-Lunstad propose aren’t all individual lifestyle changes. “We recommend investing in social public facilities to help build connections in communities,”Holt-Lunstad says. That could mean increasing support for civil centre like volunteer programs, redesigning public spaces to encourage gatherings, or changing digital spaces in ways that promote bonding.
32 Why does Murthy mention people who smoke heavily in the report
A. To introduce a health crisis. B. To show the harm of loneliness.
C. To reveal high death-rate of cancer. D. To discuss the difficulty of giving up smoking.
33. How does the author support the findings in paragraph 2
A. By listing health threats. B. By making comparisons.
C. By providing statistics. D. By analyzing biological features.
34. What does the underlined word “thrived” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. participated voluntarily B. lived healthily
C. remained stable D. got desperate
35. Which measure might Holt-Lunstad approve of as a solution
A. Setting up chat benches in parks.
B. Removing road barriers in busy streets.
C. Collecting users’ preference in digital spaces.
D. Investing in more public fire-fighting equipment.
三、七选五
There is little, it seems, that people won’t do for their pets. Americans spent $186bn on them last year, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, covering everything from food and vet visits to toys and grooming. That is more than they spent on childcare.
____36____ Mars, a company best known for its chocolate bars, made two-thirds of its revenue last year from pet care. Besides owning the Royal Canin pet-food brand, the company also operates thousands of vet clinics. Nestle and Colgate, two other consumer-products giants, also make around a fifth of their revenue from their pet market.
Spending on pets rocketed through the COVID-19 pandemic. ____37____ Between 2019 and 2023, pet spending grew by a compound annual rate of 11%, in nominal terms, compared with 6% for consumer spending overall and 5% for pet spending over the preceding decade. ____38____
Unlike virtual yoga classes or meal-kit subscriptions, animals weren’t easy to drop once lockdowns ended. Consumers, wrestling lately with higher prices and a cooling job market, have been reluctant to employ tight budgets on their pets. Morgan Stanley, a bank, estimates pet spending in America, compared with other personal expenses, will grow by 2.5% this year. ____39____ The pet business proved similarly strong during the global financial crisis of 2007-2009.
And analysts hold the pet business will soon go viral again. Morgan Stanley forecasts that annual spending will rise to around $260bn by 2030, consistent with its pre-pandemic growth trend. ____40____ Owners increasingly see themselves as parents, not masters. “Pets have gone from the backyard to the living room to the bedroom,” says Loic Moutault, head of the pet division at Mars.
A. Plenty more growth is yet to come.
B. Catering to pets has become big business.
C. Owners are now giving their pets yummier food.
D. That is attracting plenty of newcomers to the pet industry.
E. It is well ahead of estimates for other spending like clothes.
F. Lonely people adopted animals and invested heavily in them at that time.
G. Behind that is a shift in the relationship between pets and humans.
四、完形填空
At 23, I applied for my first job and it was not successful. When I received the___41___ email, I felt frustrated and angry. Months later, after a job interview at another company, I got a call from the manager: “Would you like to hear the feedback (反馈) ” he said.
The manager went on to tell me I hadn’t expressed my ___42___ for applying for the position. The feedback was ___43___ to hear, but he was right. As I just wanted a job in my home city, I didn’t care much whether it fit my interests. The job was something I was capable of doing, but I didn’t feel ___44___ about it — and that showed in the interview.
From then on, I decided to carefully evaluate each job opening and only ___45___ what I was interested in. In my applications, I also began ___46___ clearly why I wanted that particular job. Soon my effort paid off, as I got an offer I was truly excited about.
Years later, I ___47___ myself on the other side of the table, interviewing ___48___ for a position in my lab. One of them got my attention. On paper, his application looked great, but the interview didn’t go ___49___. He didn’t seem to have done any reading ____50____ about my research, which made me wonder whether he was truly interested in working with me.
When I called to tell him I couldn’t offer him the ____51____, he was disappointed. I then told him where he could ____52____ in future interviews. As the ____53____ went on, I got the sense that he was grateful for what I said.
Nowadays, when my own trainees apply for positions elsewhere, I encourage them to____54____ feedback. It’s never pleasant to listen to constructive criticism, but if we are told what we ____55____ , we are more likely to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
41. A. congratulation B. invitation C. rejection D. complaint
42. A. requirement B. suggestion C. imagination D. motivation
43. A. tough B. pleasant C. frightening D. reasonable
44. A. nervous B. enthusiastic C. relaxed D. embarrassed
45. A. introduce B. abandon C. display D. pursue
46. A. examining B. stating C. judging D. instructing
47. A. found B. behaved C. taught D. guided
48. A. officials B. candidates C. visitors D. employers
49. A. randomly B. formally C. smoothly D. intentionally
50. A. in advance B. on average C. by contrast D. for free
51. A. salary B. degree C. award D. position
52. A. continue B. serve C. improve D. participate
53. A. conversation B. adventure C. negotiation D. journey
54. A. set aside B. ask for C. put off D. contribute to
55. A. lack B. want C. seek D. dislike
五、语法填空
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。
Fish Tail Park, located in the city of Nanchang, is a combination of architectural, scenic, urban and environmental design within the Yangtze River flood plain in east-central China. Planned by Turenscape, the park regulates storm water ___56___ (effective), which is achieved through positioning native plants along the shorelines that can survive the water flow. Besides, a lake is formed to act ___57___ a temporary reservoir when waters rise. There are also constructed wetlands designed to filter the urban run-off.
The park provides for both visitors and wildlife, ___58___ (create) a home for native plants, animals and ___59___ (enthusiast) of natural beauty. The designers intended to engage ___60___ (surround) neighborhoods and promote urban development. Visitors can walk, run and ride bikes down the elevated pathways. In addition, the park ___61___ (contain) natural playgrounds, beaches, fountains and lawns. The soil and structural ___62___ (stable) also protects the habitat against degradation.
Moreover ___63___ (base) on the concept of natural fish migration, this design honors the water culture of the Yangtze River. Without disturbing natural patterns of the fish, the project offers a place for native plants to thrive.
“Fish Tail Park exhibits ___64___ highly desirable model of designed urban nature for regions ____65____ can address multiple challenges of variable climates,” reported the architects. “The project is part of a larger effort to show that it is possible to open up new space in cities, not just for people, but also for nature, and for powerful forces like storms.”
六、书面表达
66. 假定你是李华，你校英国交换生Eric给你来信，就其设计的Book Exchange宣传海报，征求你的建议。请你写一封回信，提出至少两条修改建议。
注意：
1 词数80个左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
读后续写
67. 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。
10-year-old Buddy was just an ordinary boy but with an extraordinary heart. He had a lot of friends but never really had a “best friend” until he met Simon — a new boy in class who used a wheelchair.
Nobody showed any interest in making friends with Simon except for Buddy. He quickly bonded with Simon because he believed true friends come in different sizes and shapes...
Buddy lived with his grandma, Doris, in their small home in the suburbs. He had lost his parents five years ago in a car crash. Doris raised him, and she was all he had. Buddy promised himself that he would do anything to make his grandma proud and happy, and his prayers (祈祷) were soon answered, but in a way he never imagined.
Buddy had always wanted to help Doris with her rent, so during his free time, he cut grass for neighbors, walked dogs, and even helped older people carry their groceries home in exchange for $1. So far, he had saved $70, but that wasn’t enough to meet their expenses. Not one to be discouraged, Buddy kept going and the only other person who comforted him was Simon.
The two boys often ventured (冒险) into the woods near their school to watch birds during their spare time. It was their favorite hobby. One afternoon before the summer vacation, they went to their favorite spot in the woods. Buddy pushed Simon’s wheelchair, discussing how exciting their adventure would be. They laughed their way into the dense forest, knowing little about what was coming.
Moments later, the boys had a problem moving forward. One of the wheels sank into a branch beneath the mud. The wheelchair broke down, making it difficult to move ahead. Worse still, it seemed the rain was around the corner. The boys could hear rolling thunder across the mountains, which scared them. They wanted to run but could not leave one another. “Wait! I’ve got a plan,” shouted Buddy, trying to lean (倾斜) over and lift his friend up from the wheelchair. His attempt failed because Simon was too heavy for him.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: But he wouldn’t give up just yet.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: A few days later, Doris got surprising news from their landlord (房东).
_______________
高三英语一月月考综合试题 答案版
二、阅读理解
A
What happens to old Olympics stadiums after the medals have all been awarded Here are four host cities taking a different approach, repurposing their Olympics structures for less sporty uses.
Los Angeles, California
The Grand Olympic Auditorium was constructed in 1924, and after the Games it continued to host boxing and wrestling matches. The building even served as the film set for parts of Rocky. The venue was so well known around Hollywood — hosting greats like Cassius
Clay, Rage Againstthe Machine, Andre the Giant and Little Richard.
Lake Placid, New York
Most people entering the now remodeled 1980 Olympic Village in Lake Placid are in a lot of trouble. It’s not much of a surprise, though; this Olympic Village was built with a prison in mind, because the only way Lake Placid could get funding from the government for the Olympics was that they had a secondary purpose for any new buildings. Only the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBP) offered to be the second use for the Village complex.
Beijing, China
After the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the National Aquatics Center was restored. And half of it is now Asia’s largest water park, called Happy Magic Water Cube. There are 13 waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool and a spa. The second floor of the building has an auditorium with 17, 000 seats.
Helsinki, Finland
Originally constructed in 1937, the Tennispalatsi was never meant to last as a permanent structure. It first housed a car dealership and was restored one year later to add four tennis courts as the city began opening various sports venues around town. Then the venue hosted basketball when the Games finally came to Helsinki in 1952. Now, the Tennispalatsi holds the Helsinki City Art Museum and several restaurants.
21. Which Olympic stadium may appeal to movie star-chasers
A. The Tennispalatsi. B. The Olympic Village.
C. The National Aquatics Center. D. The Grand Olympic Auditorium.
22. What was essential for the government to fund the 1980 Olympic Village
A. Lake Placid promised to host a second Olympics.
B. Lake Placid could convince FBP to build a new prison.
C. The Olympic Village managed to solve all the troubles.
D. The Olympic Village could be used as a prison afterwards.
23. Why was the Tennispalatsi in Helsinki restored in 1938
A. To prepare for the 1952 Olympics. B. To meet the demand for sports space.
C. To provide venues for basketball training. D. To expand the business of a car dealership.
【答案】21. D 22. D 23. B
B
People usually wash their produce before eating to remove residue (残留物) from pesticides. But are your fruits and vegetables really clean enough to eat Now14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Screentest Challenge for inventing an AI-based handheld pesticide detector that is very accurate in detecting pesticide residue.
Now in its 17th year, the competition supports middle school students to think creatively and apply STEM principles to discover real world-solutions. When the finalists are chosen, they are paired with a 3M scientist who mentors them over the summer to help take their ideas from just concepts to models.
Sirish’s journey to winning the award came from watching his mother washing vegetables and fruits and cautioning him always do so. He wondered whether washing actually made a difference. Since pesticide residues are linked to illnesses like cancer and Alzheimers’s, it’s very important to know if the fruits and vegetables are safe. That’s how PestiSCAND is designed.
The device works by shining light on the surface of the produce and measuring the. wavelengths that bounce back. PestiSCAND uses a sensor and AI-based processor to achieve an accuracy of over 85 percent. Sirish tested the device on more than12,000 food samples including strawberries, apples, and tomatoes.
Sirish aims on making this technology widely accessible so that consumers will be able to make safe food choices. But he still believes you should wash your produce anyway. He plans to use the $25,000 prize from the competition to help fund his educational goal of attending. MIT.
“This year’s Young Scientist Challenge finalists have demonstrated an incredible ability to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” Torie Clarke, EVP and chief public affairs officer at 3M, said in the press release. “I am beyond impressed and inspired by their intelligence and their scientific minds.”
24. What is the purpose of the competition
A. To select talents. B. To tackle problems.
C. To promote STEM courses. D. To advance AI technology.
25. What inspired Sirish to make the invention
A. A household routine. B. A talk with his mother.
C. An outbreak of a disease. D. An ambition to be an inventor.
26. What does paragraph 4 mainly focus on
A. The design process. B. The wide application.
C. The working principle. D. The theoretical foundation.
27. What is Torie Clarke’s attitude towards the inventors
A. Indifferent. B. Tolerant. C. Dismissive. D. Favorable.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D
C
Honey is a sweet treat that most people take for granted. But it is more than just a topping for cakes or a sweetener for tea. It’s a miracle of sorts.
Honey is the only food product that humans cat that is made by an insect. Even with all our technical abilities, no one has figured out how to make artificial honey. There’s really no substitute (替代品).
A single pound of honey may require a beehive of up to 60,000 bees to visit two million flowers. No wonder some people call it liquid gold! Although amber-colored clover honey tends to be most common, honey comes in a variety of shades and flavors, depending on the flowers that the bees gather nectar (花蜜) from.
Honey has been used throughout history in a number of ways. One of the most remarkable things about it is that it never goes bad. It may crystallize, meaning that it becomes solid in parts, but simply warming it slightly will melt the crystals and return the honey to its liquid form.
No one knows exactly how long honey has been used by humans, but Spanish cave paintings dated at 7,000BC show early evidence of beckeeping. Honey was also used by the ancient Egyptians as a sweetener, as a gift to the gods, and even as an element used to create mummies. Honey has been found inside the Egyptian pyramids, and although that honey was more than 3,000 years old, it would still taste like honey and be safe to eat. No other food has such lasting power!
Besides its many uses as a sweetener, honey has long been used as a medicinal remedy (疗法). Because it’s difficult for any kind of bacteria (细菌) to survive in honey, it makes a perfect barrier on cuts and can prevent infection. Honey is also an effective remedy to relieve a painful throat. It has even been found to be as effective in easing coughs in children.
The next time a bee flies through your garden or you spread some honey on a piece of toast, think about the miracle of honey.
28. According to the passage, what makes honey unique among the foods that humans eat
A. Its various shades. B. Its natural creation.
C. Its delightful sweetness. D. Its remarkable history.
29. Why does the author mention the honey in the Egyptian pyramids
A. To illustrate that it never goes bad.
B. To show the cleverness of Egyptians.
C. To compare it with the honey in Spain.
D. To inform that it originates from Egypt.
30. What is one of the medicinal uses of honey
A. Promoting bacterial growth.
B. Curing throat pain.
C. Preventing infection in wounds.
D. Resisting common colds.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Honey: a Sweet Miracle of Nature
B. Honey: a Timeless Treasure
C. Honey: a Natural Medicinal Remedy
D. Honey: a Common Sweetener
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. C 31. A
D
The standard public health threats are all-too familiar: Smoking. High blood pressure. Cancer. But a new government advisory made headlines in 2023 by adding an unexpected major player. Loneliness, stated the report from Vivek Murthy, is a widely underrecognized U.S. health crisis. Lonely people, as Murthy’s report warns, run the same death-rate risk as people who smoke 15 cigarettes a day.
Maybe it’s hard to understand how a lack of companionship could be as threatening as an addiction. But humans are so biologically related to be social that isolation (孤独) causes surprising harm on our systems. People who lack social support have a 29 percent higher risk of heart disease, a 32 percent higher risk of stroke, and a 26 to 29 percent higher risk of premature death, according to the report.
Scientists now know that loneliness can cause many health problems. That may be because ancestral humans thrived in supportive communities—and anything less can set off a biochemical stress response. “Our brains function more efficiently when we are with others,” says Julianne.
Holt-Lunstad, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young University. In multiple studies, the stress of aloneness has been linked to higher levels of inflammation (发炎) in the body. When this inflammation persists, the resulting cellular damage can lead to illnesses like Alzheimer’s.
Since loneliness is considered as a personal failure, it’s easy to assume people should just try to handle it on their own. But in reality, many of the factors that promote social isolation are structural ones. “It could be workplace policies that don’t allow flexibility to develop personal relationships,” Holt-Lunstad says. “It might be busy or unsafe streets that are barriers to getting to know your neighbors.”
The solutions Murthy and Holt-Lunstad propose aren’t all individual lifestyle changes. “We recommend investing in social public facilities to help build connections in communities,”Holt-Lunstad says. That could mean increasing support for civil centre like volunteer programs, redesigning public spaces to encourage gatherings, or changing digital spaces in ways that promote bonding.
32. Why does Murthy mention people who smoke heavily in the report
A. To introduce a health crisis. B. To show the harm of loneliness.
C. To reveal high death-rate of cancer. D. To discuss the difficulty of giving up smoking.
33. How does the author support the findings in paragraph 2
A. By listing health threats. B. By making comparisons.
C. By providing statistics. D. By analyzing biological features.
34. What does the underlined word “thrived” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. participated voluntarily B. lived healthily
C. remained stable D. got desperate
35. Which measure might Holt-Lunstad approve of as a solution
A. Setting up chat benches in parks.
B. Removing road barriers in busy streets.
C. Collecting users’ preference in digital spaces.
D. Investing in more public fire-fighting equipment.
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. B 35. A
三、七选五
There is little, it seems, that people won’t do for their pets. Americans spent $186bn on them last year, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, covering everything from food and vet visits to toys and grooming. That is more than they spent on childcare.
____36____ Mars, a company best known for its chocolate bars, made two-thirds of its revenue last year from pet care. Besides owning the Royal Canin pet-food brand, the company also operates thousands of vet clinics. Nestle and Colgate, two other consumer-products giants, also make around a fifth of their revenue from their pet market.
Spending on pets rocketed through the COVID-19 pandemic. ____37____ Between 2019 and 2023, pet spending grew by a compound annual rate of 11%, in nominal terms, compared with 6% for consumer spending overall and 5% for pet spending over the preceding decade. ____38____
Unlike virtual yoga classes or meal-kit subscriptions, animals weren’t easy to drop once lockdowns ended. Consumers, wrestling lately with higher prices and a cooling job market, have been reluctant to employ tight budgets on their pets. Morgan Stanley, a bank, estimates pet spending in America, compared with other personal expenses, will grow by 2.5% this year. ____39____ The pet business proved similarly strong during the global financial crisis of 2007-2009.
And analysts hold the pet business will soon go viral again. Morgan Stanley forecasts that annual spending will rise to around $260bn by 2030, consistent with its pre-pandemic growth trend. ____40____ Owners increasingly see themselves as parents, not masters. “Pets have gone from the backyard to the living room to the bedroom,” says Loic Moutault, head of the pet division at Mars.
A. Plenty more growth is yet to come.
B. Catering to pets has become big business.
C. Owners are now giving their pets yummier food.
D. That is attracting plenty of newcomers to the pet industry.
E. It is well ahead of estimates for other spending like clothes.
F. Lonely people adopted animals and invested heavily in them at that time.
G. Behind that is a shift in the relationship between pets and humans.
【答案】36. B 37. F 38. A 39. E 40. G
四、完形填空
At 23, I applied for my first job and it was not successful. When I received the___41___ email, I felt frustrated and angry. Months later, after a job interview at another company, I got a call from the manager: “Would you like to hear the feedback (反馈) ” he said.
The manager went on to tell me I hadn’t expressed my ___42___ for applying for the position. The feedback was ___43___ to hear, but he was right. As I just wanted a job in my home city, I didn’t care much whether it fit my interests. The job was something I was capable of doing, but I didn’t feel ___44___ about it — and that showed in the interview.
From then on, I decided to carefully evaluate each job opening and only ___45___ what I was interested in. In my applications, I also began ___46___ clearly why I wanted that particular job. Soon my effort paid off, as I got an offer I was truly excited about.
Years later, I ___47___ myself on the other side of the table, interviewing ___48___ for a position in my lab. One of them got my attention. On paper, his application looked great, but the interview didn’t go ___49___. He didn’t seem to have done any reading ____50____ about my research, which made me wonder whether he was truly interested in working with me.
When I called to tell him, I couldn’t offer him the ____51____, he was disappointed. I then told him where he could ____52____ in future interviews. As the ____53____ went on, I got the sense that he was grateful for what I said.
Nowadays, when my own trainees apply for positions elsewhere, I encourage them to____54____ feedback. It’s never pleasant to listen to constructive criticism, but if we are told what we ____55____ , we are more likely to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
41 A. congratulation B. invitation C. rejection D. complaint
42. A. requirement B. suggestion C. imagination D. motivation
43. A. tough B. pleasant C. frightening D. reasonable
44. A. nervous B. enthusiastic C. relaxed D. embarrassed
45. A. introduce B. abandon C. display D. pursue
46. A. examining B. stating C. judging D. instructing
47. A. found B. behaved C. taught D. guided
48. A. officials B. candidates C. visitors D. employers
49. A. randomly B. formally C. smoothly D. intentionally
50. A. in advance B. on average C. by contrast D. for free
51. A. salary B. degree C. award D. position
52. A. continue B. serve C. improve D. participate
53. A. conversation B. adventure C. negotiation D. journey
54 A. set aside B. ask for C. put off D. contribute to
55. A. lack B. want C. seek D. dislike
【答案】41. C 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. A
五、语法填空
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。
Fish Tail Park, located in the city of Nanchang, is a combination of architectural, scenic, urban and environmental design within the Yangtze River flood plain in east-central China. Planned by Turenscape, the park regulates storm water ___56___ (effective), which is achieved through positioning native plants along the shorelines that can survive the water flow. Besides, a lake is formed to act ___57___ a temporary reservoir when waters rise. There are also constructed wetlands designed to filter the urban run-off.
The park provides for both visitors and wildlife, ___58___ (create) a home for native plants, animals and ___59___ (enthusiast) of natural beauty. The designers intended to engage ___60___ (surround) neighborhoods and promote urban development. Visitors can walk, run and ride bikes down the elevated pathways. In addition, the park ___61___ (contain) natural playgrounds, beaches, fountains and lawns. The soil and structural ___62___ (stable) also protects the habitat against degradation.
Moreover, ___63___ (base) on the concept of natural fish migration, this design honors the water culture of the Yangtze River. Without disturbing natural patterns of the fish, the project offers a place for native plants to thrive.
“Fish Tail Park exhibits ___64___ highly desirable model of designed urban nature for regions ____65____ can address multiple challenges of variable climates,” reported the architects. “The project is part of a larger effort to show that it is possible to open up new space in cities, not just for people, but also for nature, and for powerful forces like storms.”
【答案】56. effectively
57. as 58. creating
59. enthusiasts
60. surrounding
61. contains
62. stability
63. based 64. a
65. that##which
六、书面表达
66. 假定你是李华，你校英国交换生Eric给你来信，就其设计的Book Exchange宣传海报，征求你的建议。请你写一封回信，提出至少两条修改建议。
注意：
1. 词数80个左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】
Dear Eric,
I have received your poster design and I am quite impressed with your creativity and effort. There are some suggestions for further improvement.
Firstly, I feel the content should be arranged in the order of importance. For example, “Who are we” may stand out at the beginning. Secondly, replace the picture with one that echos the theme of the event. You can also add some interactive elements like QR code or website addresses to guide students to learn more or directly register online.
I hope these suggestions are helpful and do feel free to ask for more feedback if needed.
Best regards,
Li Hua
读后续写
67. 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。
10-year-old Buddy was just an ordinary boy but with an extraordinary heart. He had a lot of friends but never really had a “best friend” until he met Simon — a new boy in class who used a wheelchair.
Nobody showed any interest in making friends with Simon except for Buddy. He quickly bonded with Simon because he believed true friends come in different sizes and shapes...
Buddy lived with his grandma, Doris, in their small home in the suburbs. He had lost his parents five years ago in a car crash. Doris raised him, and she was all he had. Buddy promised himself that he would do anything to make his grandma proud and happy, and his prayers (祈祷) were soon answered, but in a way he never imagined.
Buddy had always wanted to help Doris with her rent, so during his free time, he cut grass for neighbors, walked dogs, and even helped older people carry their groceries home in exchange for $1. So far, he had saved $70, but that wasn’t enough to meet their expenses. Not one to be discouraged, Buddy kept going and the only other person who comforted him was Simon.
The two boys often ventured (冒险) into the woods near their school to watch birds during their spare time. It was their favorite hobby. One afternoon before the summer vacation, they went to their favorite spot in the woods. Buddy pushed Simon’s wheelchair, discussing how exciting their adventure would be. They laughed their way into the dense forest, knowing little about what was coming.
Moments later, the boys had a problem moving forward. One of the wheels sank into a branch beneath the mud. The wheelchair broke down, making it difficult to move ahead. Worse still, it seemed the rain was around the corner. The boys could hear rolling thunder across the mountains, which scared them. They wanted to run but could not leave one another. “Wait! I’ve got a plan,” shouted Buddy, trying to lean (倾斜) over and lift his friend up from the wheelchair. His attempt failed because Simon was too heavy for him.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: But he wouldn’t give up just yet.
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Paragraph 2: A few days later, Doris got surprising news from their landlord (房东).
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【答案】范文1：
But he wouldn’t give up just yet. With Simon’s arms around his neck, Buddy crouched down, held Simon’s legs, and struggled to his feet. He tried to quicken his pace to avoid getting soaked. With each step forward, however, he felt the weight increasing. But he kept on moving, determined to take his friend home safely. After what seemed a life long time, they arrived at Simon’s house. At the sight of two figures stumbling in, Simon’s parents were greatly relieved. “His wheelchair broke down in the woods. So I carried him!” said Buddy. Simon’s parents were deeply moved. But Buddy didn’t consider it a big deal; he even didn’t bother to mention it to his grandma at all.
A few days later, Doris got surprising news from their landlord. Their rent had been fully covered by someone. Doris racked her brain to think of someone who might help them but failed. Later that day, the mystery was discovered. Simon’s family dropped in and thanked Doris for her wonderful grandson. “Just imagine Buddy carried him on the back the whole time!” Simon’s mother gratefully. Having known he wanted to help his grandma with rent, they decided to help him fulfill his wish. Hearing that, Buddy threw his arms around his best friend and the bond between the two families was tightened.
范文2：
But he wouldn’t give up just yet. Looking around, Buddy came up with an idea. He collected some branches nearby and tried to free the stuck wheel from the muddy branch. To the boys’ delight, he made it and the wheel chair was still damaged, but at least it was somewhat functional again. Buddy pushed the wheelchair as hard as he could and soon he was sweating all over. Although moving slowly, they managed to arrive at Simon’s house just before the rain poured down. Simon’s parents felt relieved and grateful to see the boys come back, safe and sound.
A few days later, Doris got surprising news from their landlord. He told Doris that their rent had been paid. “It’s incredible! Who paid our rent at all ” she asked in surprise. The landlord told her the truth. It turned out that Simon’s parents decided to do something in return for Buddy’s kindness. Informed of Buddy’s wish to help his grandma with the rent, they managed to fulfill it. At the news, Buddy shed tears of joy, feeling happy that he has made his grandma proud.
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