腾冲市第八中学2024--2025学年下学期高一年级5月月考
英语试卷
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第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is Jenny
A．A worker. B．A student. C．A teacher.
2．What advice does the man give to the woman
A．Going to bed early.
B．Catching a later flight.
C．Asking for wake-up service.
3．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a restaurant. B．In a supermarket. C．At home.
4．What does the woman ask the man to do
A．Send a package.
B．Pick up her son.
C．Fetch the parcel.
5．Why does the man talk to the woman
A．To ask for advice.
B．To take a vacation with her.
C．To learn about some historical sites.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．How much will the man pay for the Bluetooth earphone
A．$ 60. B．$ 140. C．$ 200.
7．What does the man care about most
A．Free gifts.
B．Repair service.
C．Exchange policy.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Why does the woman refuse to go to a gym
A．She thinks it costly.
B．She is too busy to go there.
C．She dislikes exercising with others.
9．What does the man think of the woman’s exercise plan
A．Unwise. B．Funny. C．Practical.
10．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Buy new clothes.
B．Walk in the park.
C．Go to work by bike.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．When did the washing machine first break down
A．A few weeks ago.
B．About five days ago.
C．Yesterday.
12．How does the man deal with the washing machine
A．He changes a new motor.
B．He replaces it for a new one.
C．He puts the motor back in place.
13．What will the woman do next
A．Make payment.
B．Start the washing machine.
C．Get the man something to drink.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Workmates. B．Good friends. C．Brother and sister.
15．Where did Daniel work
A．At a theater.
B．At a coffee house.
C．At a sandwich shop.
16．What will Daniel probably do
A．Ask Mike for advice.
B．Start his own business.
C．Watch a movie.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What did Wang make with wood in his most popular video
A．A door. B．A bridge. C．A pot cover.
18．Why did Wang learn woodworking in the beginning
A．To support his family.
B．To make his own toys.
C．To fulfill his mother’s wish.
19．Who shared Wang’s videos online
A．His grandson. B．His son. C．A local farmer.
20．What is the talk mainly about
A．Wang’s family members.
B．Wang’s woodworking experiences.
C．Wang’s efforts to sell the farm produce.
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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
This is where you can explore unknown and the most interesting facts about our living planet, the universe, and people’s lifestyles. Here are some top unmissable festivals from around the world.
Rio Carnival, Brazil
It is a five-day festival which takes place forty days before Easter. Rio de Janeiro has earned its title as the Carnival capital of the world with its famous samba dancing, colourful eye-catching clothes and live music.
Holi Festival, India
Holi is a Hindu spring festival, also known as the “festival of colours”. It is a sign of the victory of good over evil, the end of winter, and the arrival of spring. Starting with a nighttime bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, Holi is celebrated the next day by people throwing coloured powder and water at each other.
St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland
Held on March 17 every year, it is a celebration to mark the death of Ireland’s patron saint (守护神) Saint Patrick. Since 1996, an entire festival of parades, fireworks as well as food and drinks has surrounded the celebration. Enjoy traditional songs and dances, watch musical street theatre shows and get dressed in all green as you celebrate Irish heritage (遗产) and culture.
Burning Man Festival, United States
As a week-long event at the end of August in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, it attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the world each year. Tickets to Burning Man are not cheap. But once you’re there, you will surely have an unforgettable experience. The main event is burning a large wooden statue (雕像) on Saturday night, followed by a big dance party that lasts all night long.
21．Which of the following is NOT presented on St. Patrick’s Day
A．Traditional songs and dances. B．Street theatre performances.
C．Traditional art shows. D．Green clothes.
22．Which festival lasts the longest in celebration
A．Rio Carnival. B．Holi Festival.
C．St. Patrick’s Day. D．Burning Man Festival.
23．What do the festivals have in common
A．There is no need to buy tickets.
B．People are all dressed in traditional clothes.
C．Dance is a common way to celebrate.
D．They centre on specific religious customs.
B
After a few days in Pittsburgh, I was happy to leave the city and enjoy the harmony of the countryside. I left my hotel early and drove south to the Bear Run Nature Reserve. As I arrived, I was immediately impressed by the charming Laurel Highlands and other natural sights. However, I was not there to enjoy beauty: I was there to see a house, one of the most famous houses in the world.
The house I had come to see is Fallingwater. It is called Fallingwater because it was built over a waterfall. As most houses are built on solid ground, this house’s location instantly made it famous. When you approach the house, surrounded by forest, streams and mountains, it looks as though the clear blue water were flowing through it, since the stream rushes out from under the ground floor of the building.
The house was designed by the architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, for businessman Edgar Kaufman and his family. As I toured the house, I learnt that it took Wright three years to build the place. The Kaufman family had asked him to design them a home in the middle of the countryside where they could enjoy the sights and sounds of the natural world. Though they lived in the city, they loved to come to the mountains to spend some time in the peace and quiet of nature, where they could go camping in the forest and play in the stream with their children. In fact, they loved the water so much that they asked Wright to design a house that would let them view the beautiful waterfall every day.
Many people have suggested that this incredible building is a work of art, and I would agree that this beautiful house is a masterpiece of design. It also demonstrates how important it is to live side-by-side with nature and to respect it rather than try to dominate it.
24．________ impressed the author first as he arrived at the location of Fallingwater.
A．The beauty of nature. B．The sight of the waterfall.
C．The designer of the house. D．The preservation of the environment.
25．Fallingwater quickly became famous because ________.
A．a famous architect designed it. B．it was built over waterfall.
C．blue water flowed through it. D．it was situated in a nature reserve.
26．The Kaufman family had the house built there in order to ________.
A．move to the countryside. B．live in a masterpiece.
C．enjoy the harmony of nature. D．create a new scenic spot.
27．What is the best title of the passage
A．A Talent Designer and His Masterpiece. B．Human and Nature.
C．A House over Waterfall. D．Life in Fallingwate.
C
While AI’s influence on various industries like healthcare is widely discussed, the legal profession has received less attention. In fact, the business of law is well-positioned to achieve the highest ROI (投资回报率) from using AI.
Law firms (公司) are seen as traditional but most have used machine learning for years. In the business of law, AI-driven time and cost savings are typically very high. The benefits have led to the appearance of a new type of law firm-AI-centric (aka AI-native) law firms. Staff (全体职工) and lawyers at AI-native firms make the most of AI for various tasks such as research. AI-native law firms also use AI to service customers who require personalized treatment.
Every day, junior associates (初级律师) need to work fast and correctly, yet never miss anything important. The work can tire them, leading to mistakes. AI can do in seconds what takes days for a junior associate. Speed gives AI a great role in the legal field, with ROI well beyond the “traditional” 10 to 20 percent. AI-centric firms can grow without increasing the support staff. Wherever AI reduces costs, it frees up funds for marketing development. AI makes marketing communications faster and easier for law firms, as it does for other businesses.
AI’s positive effect on work satisfaction is often underappreciated. According to a 2023 Thomson Reuters survey, lawyers at AI-native firms often send repetitive tasks to AI. Support staff and junior associates become, in effect, supervisors (监督人) of AI. This truly improves work satisfaction.
Are law firms jumping on board and going AI-native in large numbers Surprisingly the answer is no. According to another survey 60% had no plans to use AI. That’s good news for the other 40%. The legal profession is among the industries achieving the best ROI from the use of AI. Law firms should “get it” and enjoy greater growth and profitability.
28．What makes the new kind of law firm special
A．The high ROI. B．The effective use of AI.
C．Focusing on AI cheating cases. D．Providing personalized treatment.
29．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．Why AI is helpful to law firms. B．What high ROI means to law firms.
C．When AI will take over traditional law firms. D．How law firms deal with marketing challenges.
30．What did the Thomson Reuters survey find
A．The legal profession often has high profitability.
B．Support staff are very important to a law firm.
C．AI contributes to increasing job satisfaction.
D．Law firms are leading in using AI.
31．Which of the following will the author probably agree with
A．It’s time for law firms to go all in on AI.
B．Safety is the major concern for law firms.
C．AI technology should grow alongside the law.
D．Law firm can be new and old at the same time.
D
By now, nearly everyone knows we can be addicted to our digital devices (设备). The average smartphone user seldom goes two hours without using her device, unlocks her device 50 or more times a day, and taps on it as many as 2,617 times in the process. The youth are particularly affected: A 2018 Pew Research Center report found that 44% of teens said they often check their devices for messages or notifications as soon as they wake up, 54% said they spend too much time on their mobile phone, and 42% feel anxiety when they do not have it.
A device addiction is quite harmful. According to the technology research firm Compare Camp, 26% of car accidents in the U.S. today are due to the use of smartphones while driving. Besides, it is concerned with depression and anxiety. These problems are known to almost everyone; the solutions, less so. Some experts suggest taxation (征税) to help limit digital overuse. Others say the only way to beat an addiction is to quit cold turkey and go device-free.
But in a world of electronic payments, digital documents, and remote work, a truly smartphone-free lifestyle is getting less and less likely. A better-and, for many of us, more reasonable-way is to manage addictive behavior by moderating (使适度) device use. This isn’t just a matter of setting screen-time limits you can easily break; rather, you can start to develop specific habits to replace the unhealthy ones that keep sending you back to your phone.
The digital-technology expert Cal Newport recommends the “phone foyer” method, that is he leaves his phone by the front door when he walks into his house, and doesn’t put it in his pocket until he leaves again. If he needs to look at it, he does so only at the entrance hall. Just as the Greek Stoic philosopher (哲学家) Epictetus once said, “No man is free who is not master of himself.”
32．How does the writer explain phone addiction in paragraph 1
A．By giving reasons. B．By listing data.
C．By raising questions. D．By making comparisons.
33．What does the underlined word “quit cold turkey” mean in paragraph 2
A．Charge a tax. B．Stop eating turkeys.
C．Stop using smartphones. D．Discourage smoking.
34．Why does the author quote Epictetus in the last paragraph
A．To show respect to Epictetus.
B．To prove the “phone foyer” method.
C．To advise people to be a master.
D．To inspire people to get rid of phone addiction.
35．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．How to Break a Phone Addiction
B．Effect of Phone Addiction on Teens
C．Phone Addiction Ruins Our Freedom
D．Device Addiction Contributes to Anxiety
第二节 (共5 小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
My mom is one of the least wasteful people I know. She often brings her basket to the market to carry food. 36 . The key is to be creative about redesigning your behavior to cut plastic and other waste. Here are a few simple ways.
Reuse your containers
A lot of low-waste solutions require buying special containers. But you don’t need to spend money on them. 37 . Maybe you can use a cola bottle to water flowers. Or maybe you can use empty boxes and other food containers to store leftovers or organize other small things.
Save what you can
There are many things in your household you can save before dropping them. Maybe you can repair an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rags (抹布). 38 .
Depend less on pre-packaged (包装) foods
39 . Tomatoes come in plastic containers, and some drinks come in plastic bottles. So try to source your food in ways that don’t require you to get it from a package. Instead of buying vegetables in a non-recyclable container at the store, you can try to plant a vegetable garden in your community.
40
Once you start noticing how much rubbish you produce at home, you can start to see places to cut down on rubbish elsewhere. Bring your own reusable fork to a restaurant that uses single-use plastic utensils (餐具). Or ask your local waiter to fill up your glass coffee cup instead of a paper one.
A．You can do much cooking at home
B．Save part of your meal for the next day
C．Often, food comes in wasteful packaging
D．Look for ways to cut waste outside the home
E．You can also live a low-waste lifestyle like this
F．You’ll save as much as you can in such a creative way
G．Instead, figure out a way to reuse the waste you have produced
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
About 15 years ago, Oliver Muensterer packed his suitcase (行李箱) and traveled from his home to a town a few hours away. He had a job interview, so he 41 the evening beforehand.
When he 42 the next morning, he took a shower and started to get changed. Just then, he noticed that he’d 43 to pack a white shirt “I thought I had prepared 44 for everything. I had a tie and my suit, but somehow I left the shirt behind,” Muensterer said.
This discovery made Muensterer 45 . He only had about an hour until he needed to be at the interview. He 46 to the front desk and asked the man behind the counter (柜台) if he could 47 a nearby store where he could buy a new shirt “He listened to my story. And I hardly had ended it when he said, ‘I have a 48 ,’” Muensterer remembered.
But rather than 49 Muensterer to a nearby shop, the desk attendant did something 50 . Without saying a word, he 51 his own white shirt and handed it to Muensterer. “So I put it on and I went to the 52 . When I gave him back his shirt, he just smiled at me.”
That 53 has stuck with Muensterer over the years. “Ever since, when I see someone who needs something, I’m very willing to 54 . And I always remember that day when a 55 helped me out of trouble,” he said.
41．A．regretted B．laughed C．arrived D．chatted
42．A．stepped back B．turned back C．stood up D．woke up
43．A．forgotten B．hoped C．afforded D．begun
44．A．suddenly B．quickly C．perfectly D．secretly
45．A．excited B．worried C．curious D．proud
46．A．replied B．wrote C．attended D．rushed
47．A．suggest B．open C．remember D．clean
48．A．bill B．solution C．card D．coworker
49．A．calling B．inviting C．directing D．carrying
50．A．surprising B．tiring C．wrong D．stupid
51．A．waited for B．took off C．made up D．held on
52．A．flight B．station C．computer D．interview
53．A．moment B．price C．danger D．city
54．A．ask B．share C．hide D．joke
55．A．driver B．manager C．stranger D．passenger
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。
Blue-and-white porcelain (瓷) is 56 (probable) a good example of the global market in the ancient world. This Chinese ceramic variety 57 (gain) a global reputation during the Yuan Dynasty (1271—1368) and over the following centuries, became one of the country’s signature 58 (product) on the flourishing Maritime Silk Road.
Nonetheless, when people look back at how this thing began, they may discover 59 interesting fact—this “made-in-China” product was also an example of the international supply chain in the past, as the raw cobalt pigment (颜料) initially used to make its amazing blue came from modern-day Iran.
This is just one of the stories 60 (tell) through the 266 cultural artifacts 61 display at Historic Encounters: Interaction Between China and West Asia in History.
“In the blue-and-white porcelain on exhibit, you’ll find many typical West Asian decorative patterns and inscriptions,” Ji Luoyuan, the exhibition’s curator and an associate researcher with the Palace Museum, 62 (say). “But China gradually developed its own materials during the Ming Dynasty (1368—1644) and adopted more traditional Chinese patterns,” he adds.
Just as bronze, 63 originated in West Asia and once enriched ancient Chinese civilization, silk from China may also have shaped the path of 64 (develop) on the other side of the continent, as it once inspired merchants (商人) 65 (experience) the tough desert crossing in search of wealth.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．假定你是李华,你的美国网友Tom对中国古代文学很感兴趣，他发来邮件请求推荐一本学习汉语的书，请你用英语写一封信推荐《西游记》这本书，内容包括:
1. 说明写信的目的；
2. 推荐这本书的原因；
3. 希望获得重视, 期待答复。
注意: 1. 词数: 80 左；
2. 内容可适当发挥, 注意行文连贯。
西游记: Journey to the West 佛经: Buddhist scriptures
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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。
“My name is Julie Hanson. I am excited to be back in school. I have two new cats, and you are all invited to see them after school!” Julie said to the 2nd grade class when it was her turn to introduce herself. Julie knew she was outgoing (外向的) and sometimes loud. With her bright red, curly (卷曲) hair and mismatched socks, Julie appeared a little frightening to the shy kids. She couldn’t help it! She loved school, her friends, and being the centre of attention. Julie’s mum said she attracted friends like fruit flies to apple juice.
Mrs. Diaz, the teacher, smiled and thanked Julie for sharing. Mrs. Diaz then introduced a new kid named Andy Collins. When he spoke, he was quiet and didn’t say much. Julie thought she had seen him at breakfast. He had been sitting alone and not eating. Mrs. Diaz then partnered him with Eric as his “buddy” for the day. After class, Julie had forgotten all about Andy. She played four square, swung across the monkey bars twice, and shot a hoop (铁环) that didn’t make the basket. “I love being back at school,” later thought Julie as she took her seat and got ready to work on maths.
At lunchtime, Julie noticed that Andy was sitting with Eric and his friends but not talking to anyone. “He looks lonely, ” thought Julie, as she ate up her pizza, drank her milk, and went outside to play hide-and-seek with a group that was already playing.
When the bell rang to go home for the day, Julie walked up to Mrs. Diaz and gave her a big hug. “Thank you for a great first day! ” Julie said.
“I’ll see you tomorrow! ” Mrs. Diaz told her. She smiled to herself about her outgoing student.
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。
The next morning, Julie saw that Andy was by himself at breakfast again.
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Julie smiled, feeling good helping Andy make friends.
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1．B
【原文】M: Does Jenny plan to go to summer school
W: No, she wants to work and save some money during the summer holiday.
M: That’s good. Maybe she can help and pay some of her college tuition next time.
2．C
【原文】W: I hope I won’t oversleep. I’ve simply got to catch the first flight.
M: If I were you, I’d request a wake-up call from the hotel reception.
3．A
【原文】M: Here is a menu printed in English. What would you like, Judy
W: Well, I think I’ll have fried chicken first. It’s one of the most popular foods here.
4．C
【原文】W: Could you please go and get the parcel for me I’m going to pick up my son.
M: No problem. By the way, where should I put your parcel
W: You can keep it. I’ll fetch it at your place later.
5．A
【原文】M: My wife and I are thinking about taking our parents on a vacation. Do you have any suggestions about where to go
W: Why not try some historical places of interest They can have fun there.
6．B 7．C
【原文】M: Excuse me, how much does this Bluetooth earphone cost
W: It is $200, but I can give you a 30% discount with some small free gifts.
M: That sounds great! By the way, if there is something wrong with the earphone, can I change it for a new one
W: Yes, but you must return it within a month.
M: Then is there a charge for that I know other stores require a fee for that.
W: There will be no charge at all. And we provide repair service free of charge.
M: That’s great. I’ll take it.
8．A 9．A 10．C
【原文】W: Oh, I’ve got so out of shape recently that none of my clothes fit me!
M: Why don’t you go to a gym
W: That’s not my style and it’s always expensive. I’d rather exercise at home.
M: Well, everyone I know who has tried to get into shape by exercising at home has given up. But if you pay to join the gym, you’ll be more likely to succeed.
W: You might have a point, but there must be something else I can do.
M: I know! Why don’t you ride to work every day, and then take a nice long ride through the park on your way home
W: Sounds good!
11．B 12．C 13．A
【原文】M: Good morning, Miss. I got a call from you yesterday that you’ve got a problem with your washing machine.
W: Yes, come in please. The washing machine is in the bathroom upstairs. It keeps breaking down.
M: When did it first break down
W: About five days ago. I’ve tried to use it since then. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. It’s very annoying.
M: If I can’t fix it, it would be quicker and easier to change it for a new one.
W: I see. Over the last few weeks, it’s also been making an awful noise when it’s in use.
M: OK. I’ll start by looking at the motor. Oh, yes. There is the problem. I’ll sort it out in a few minutes.
W: What’s wrong with it
M: Part of the motor is loose. I can put it back in place quite easily. Look! It’s OK now.
W: Thanks a lot. Would you like a cup of tea or coffee
M: No, thanks. But I’m afraid you have to pay $15 for it.
W: That’s OK.
14．C 15．A 16．B
【原文】W: Why are you still home, Daniel
M: I lost my job last week.
W: Oh, no! How are you going to pay for your rent
M: I was hoping you’d help me out. Anyway, Mom asked you to take care of me.
W: I guess I have no choice but I can’t pay your rent forever. Do you have any plans
M: I’m afraid not. I thought my job at the theater was perfect.
W: You only sold tickets to people.
M: Right, but I could watch great movies for free!
W: Come on! I know you’re a great cook and you want to open your own sandwich shop for a long time. Why don’t you try that
M: How should I begin I don’t know anything about running a business.
W: Well, I do. I know all the things you have to do to get started. And my friend, Mike, just closed his coffee house, and it’s a perfect place for your sandwich shop.
M: That sounds perfect!
17．B 18．A 19．B 20．B
【原文】M: A Chinese man has caught millions of viewers’ eyes online for his amazing woodworking skill. He is Wang Dewen, who is known as “Grandpa Amu” on YouTube. His most popular video, which shows him making a fantastic wooden bridge, gained more than 42 million views. Wang’s family lived a hard life in Shandong Province. There were four kids and his mother didn’t have enough food for them, so he began to learn the skill to support his family. Wang’s first piece was a cooking pot cover. He made it for his mother. For the next fifty years, Wang worked as a farmer. When he was free, he made furniture as well as doors for local building projects. Two years ago, Wang left Shandong Province to live with his son in Guangxi Province. He made kinds of wooden toys for his grandson. His son made the processes into videos and shared them online. He wanted more people to know these ancient Chinese skills and hoped to use their influence to help the local villagers to sell their farm produce.
21．C 22．D 23．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了来自世界各地的几个不容错过的顶级节日，并分别阐述了各节日的相关情况、庆祝方式及特色等内容。
21．细节理解题。根据 St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland 部分中“Enjoy traditional songs and dances, watch musical street theatre shows and get dressed in all green as you celebrate Irish heritage and culture.(欣赏传统歌曲和舞蹈，观看音乐街剧院表演，并在庆祝爱尔兰遗产和文化时穿着绿色的衣服。)”可知，在圣帕特里克节有传统歌舞、街头音乐剧表演以及身着绿色服装等活动，并未提到传统艺术展览。故选C。
22．细节理解题。根据第二段中Rio Carnival, Brazil中“It is a five-day festival which takes place forty days before Easter.(这是一个为期五天的节日，在复活节前四十天举行。)”可知，Rio Carnival是为期五天的节日；根据第三段中“Starting with a nighttime bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, Holi is celebrated the next day by people throwing coloured powder and water at each other. (从夜间篝火晚会开始，人们聚集，唱歌和跳舞，第二天人们会通过互相扔彩色粉末和水来庆祝洒红节。)”可知，Holi Festival从夜间篝火开始到第二天人们互相投掷彩粉和水庆祝；根据第四段中“Held on March 17 every year, it is a celebration to mark the death of Ireland's patron saint Saint Patrick.(每年3月17日举行，这是一个庆祝活动，以纪念爱尔兰守护神圣帕特里克的死亡)”可知，St. Patrick’s Day是在每年3月17日当天庆祝；根据第五段中“As a week-long event at the end of August in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, it attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the world each year.(作为8月底在内华达州黑石沙漠的为期一周的活动，它每年都吸引成千上万的人)”可知，Burning Man Festival 是为期一周的活动。对比可知，庆祝时间最长的是 Burning Man Festival。故选D。
23．细节理解题。根据Rio Carnival, Brazil部分中“Rio de Janeiro has earned its title as the Carnival capital of the world with its famous samba dancing, colourful eye-catching clothes and live music.(里约热内卢凭借其著名的桑巴舞、色彩缤纷的醒目服装和现场音乐，赢得了“世界狂欢节之都”的称号。)”，Holi Festival, India部分中的“Starting with a nighttime bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, Holi is celebrated the next day by people throwing coloured powder and water at each other.(从夜间篝火晚会开始，人们聚集，唱歌和跳舞，第二天人们会通过互相扔彩色粉末和水来庆祝洒红节。)”，St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland 部分中“Enjoy traditional songs and dances, watch musical street theatre shows and get dressed in all green as you celebrate Irish heritage and culture.(欣赏传统歌曲和舞蹈，观看音乐街剧院表演，并在庆祝爱尔兰遗产和文化时穿着绿色的衣服。)”以及Burning Man Festival, United States部分中的“The main event is burning a large wooden statue (雕像) on Saturday night, followed by a big dance party that lasts all night long.(主要活动是在星期六晚上燃烧一个大型木制雕像，然后举行一次大型舞会，持续一整夜)”可知，这几个节日共同之处在于跳舞都是庆祝的常见方式。故选C。
24．A 25．B 26．C 27．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者参观著名建筑“流水别墅”的经历，并介绍了该建筑的设计背景、独特之处以及与自然和谐共存的理念。
24．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“As I arrived, I was immediately impressed by the charming Laurel Highlands and other natural sights.(当我到达时，我立刻被迷人的劳雷尔高地和其他自然景观所吸引)”可知，当作者到达瀑布的地方时，自然美景首先给他留下了深刻的印象。故选A。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It is called Fallingwater because it was built over a waterfall. As most houses are built on solid ground, this house’s location instantly made it famous.(它被称为“流水别墅”是因为它建在瀑布上。由于大多数房屋都建在坚实的地面上，这座房子的位置立即让它闻名)”可知，“流水别墅”因其建在瀑布上的独特位置而迅速出名。故选B。
26．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The Kaufman family had asked him to design them a home in the middle of the countryside where they could enjoy the sights and sounds of the natural world. (考夫曼家族请他在乡村中设计一座房子，让他们能够享受自然世界的景色和声音)”可推知，考夫曼家族建造这座房子的目的是享受自然的和谐。故选C。
27．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“However, I was not there to enjoy beauty: I was there to see a house, one of the most famous houses in the world.(然而，我不是去欣赏美景的：我是去看一所房子，世界上最著名的房子之一)”及下文内容可知，文章讲述了作者参观著名建筑“流水别墅”的经历，并介绍了该建筑的设计背景、独特之处以及与自然和谐共存的理念。由此可知，A House over Waterfall(瀑布上的房子)适合作本文最佳标题。故选C。
28．B 29．A 30．C 31．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人工智能在法律行业的应用带来高投资回报率，催生AI原生律所，但多数律所尚未采用。
28．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The benefits have led to the appearance of a new type of law firm-AI-centric (aka AI-native) law firms. Staff (全体职工) and lawyers at AI-native firms make the most of AI for various tasks such as research.(这些好处催生了一种新型律师事务所——以人工智能为中心（又称人工智能原生）律师事务所。人工智能原生公司的员工和律师充分利用人工智能进行各种任务，如研究)”可知，新型律师事务所的特别之处在于对人工智能的有效利用。故选B。
29．主旨大意题。根据第三段中“AI can do in seconds what takes days for a junior associate. Speed gives AI a great role in the legal field, with ROI well beyond the “traditional” 10 to 20 percent. AI-centric firms can grow without increasing the support staff. Wherever AI reduces costs, it frees up funds for marketing development. AI makes marketing communications faster and easier for law firms, as it does for other businesses.(人工智能可以在几秒钟内完成初级律师需要几天才能完成的任务。速度使人工智能在法律领域发挥了重要作用，投资回报率远远超过了“传统”的10%到20%。以人工智能为中心的公司可以在不增加辅助人员的情况下实现增长。无论人工智能在哪里降低成本，它都会为市场开发释放资金。和其他企业一样，人工智能让律师事务所的营销沟通变得更快、更容易)”可知，第三段主要讲的是人工智能对律师事务所的帮助。故选A。
30．细节理解题。根据第四段中“According to a 2023 Thomson Reuters survey, lawyers at AI-native firms often send repetitive tasks to AI. Support staff and junior associates become, in effect, supervisors (监督人) of AI. This truly improves work satisfaction.(根据汤森路透2023年的一项调查，人工智能原生公司的律师经常将重复性任务交给人工智能。辅助人员和初级律师实际上成为了人工智能的监督者。这确实提高了工作满意度)”可知，汤森路透的调查发现人工智能有助于提高工作满意度。故选C。
31．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Are law firms jumping on board and going AI-native in large numbers Surprisingly the answer is no. According to another survey 60% had no plans to use AI. That’s good news for the other 40%. The legal profession is among the industries achieving the best ROI from the use of AI. Law firms should “get it” and enjoy greater growth and profitability.(律师事务所是否大量加入并采用人工智能原生技术？令人惊讶的是，答案是否定的。根据另一项调查，60%的人没有使用人工智能的计划。这对另外40%的人来说是个好消息。法律行业是从人工智能使用中获得最佳投资回报率的行业之一。律师事务所应该“抓住机遇”，实现更大的增长和盈利)”可知，作者可能会同意“现在是律师事务所全力投入人工智能的时候了”这一观点。故选A。
32．B 33．C 34．D 35．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了手机成瘾的危害及戒除手机成瘾的方法。
32．推理判断题。根据第一段中“The average smartphone user seldom goes two hours without using her device, unlocks her device 50 or more times a day, and taps on it as many as 2,617 times in the process. The youth are particularly affected: A 2018 Pew Research Center report found that 44% of teens said they often check their devices for messages or notifications as soon as they wake up, 54% said they spend too much time on their mobile phone, and 42% feel anxiety when they do not have it.(普通智能手机用户很少有连续两小时不使用设备的情况，每天解锁设备50次或更多次，过程中点击设备次数高达2617次。年轻人受影响尤其严重：皮尤研究中心2018年的一份报告发现，44%的青少年表示，他们经常在醒来后立即查看设备上的信息或通知，54%的人表示他们在手机上花费了太多时间，42%的人在没有手机时会感到焦虑)”可推知，作者通过列举数据来解释手机成瘾现象。故选B。
33．词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“Some experts suggest taxation (征税) to help limit digital overuse.(一些专家建议征税来帮助限制数字产品的过度使用)”以及后文“and go device-free(并且不再使用电子设备)”可知，另一些专家表示，戒掉上瘾的唯一方法是立即戒掉，不再使用智能手机。故划线词意思是“不再使用智能手机”。故选C。
34．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The digital-technology expert Cal Newport recommends the “phone foyer” method, that is he leaves his phone by the front door when he walks into his house, and doesn’t put it in his pocket until he leaves again. If he needs to look at it, he does so only at the entrance hall. Just as the Greek Stoic philosopher (哲学家) Epictetus once said, “No man is free who is not master of himself.”(数字技术专家卡尔·纽波特推荐“电话门厅”的方法，即当他走进家门时，把手机放在前门，直到再次离开时才把手机放进口袋。如果他需要看手机，他只会在门厅看。正如古希腊斯多葛学派哲学家爱比克泰德曾经说过的：“不能控制自己的人是不自由的。”)”可推知，作者在最后一段引用爱比克泰德的话是为了激励人们摆脱手机成瘾。故选D。
35．主旨大意题。根据第三段“But in a world of electronic payments, digital documents, and remote work, a truly smartphone-free lifestyle is getting less and less likely. A better-and, for many of us, more reasonable-way is to manage addictive behavior by moderating (使适度) device use. This isn’t just a matter of setting screen-time limits you can easily break; rather, you can start to develop specific habits to replace the unhealthy ones that keep sending you back to your phone.(但在电子支付、数字文档和远程办公的世界里，真正摆脱智能手机的生活方式越来越不可能实现。对我们许多人来说，一个更好、更合理的方法是通过适度使用设备来管理成瘾行为。这不仅仅是设定一个你很容易打破的屏幕时间限制的问题；相反，你可以开始养成特定的习惯，来取代那些让你不断回到手机上的不健康习惯)”并结合全文可知，文章主要讲述了手机成瘾的现象及其危害，并提出了管理成瘾行为的建议。A选项“如何戒掉手机瘾”最符合文章标题。故选A。
36．E 37．G 38．F 39．C 40．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何在生活中减少浪费。
36．根据空前“She often brings her basket to the market to carry food. (她经常带着篮子去市场装食物。)”及空后“The key is to be creative about redesigning your behavior to cut plastic and other waste. (关键是要创造性地重新设计你的行为，以减少塑料和其他浪费。)”可知，本空要说跟“减少浪费”有关的话题。E项“You can also live a low-waste lifestyle like this (你也可以像这样在生活中减少浪费)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选E。
37．根据本节小标题“Reuse your containers (重复使用容器)”和空前“But you don’t need to spend money on them.(但是你不需要在它们身上花钱。)”可知，本空要说跟“重复使用”有关的话题。根据空后内容“Maybe you can use a cola bottle to water flowers. Or maybe you can use empty boxes and other food containers to store leftovers or organize other small things. (也许你可以用可乐瓶给花浇水。或者你可以用空盒子和其他食物容器来储存剩饭剩菜或整理其他小东西。)”可知，后文是具体怎样重复利用。故G项“Instead, figure out a way to reuse the waste you have produced (相反，想办法重新利用你所产生的垃圾)”能承上启下，符合题意。G项中的“reuse”与小标题“reuse”相对应。故选G。
38．根据本节小标题“Save what you can (尽你所能节省)”及空前内容“There are many things in your household you can save before dropping them. Maybe you can repair an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rags (抹布). (家里有很多东西你可以在扔掉之前节省起来。也许你可以修补一条旧牛仔裤，而不是买一条新的。或者你可以把旧T恤剪成破布。)”可知，本空要说跟“节省”有关的话题。F项“You’ll save as much as you can in such a creative way (以这样创意的方式，你可以节省不少东西)”能承接上文，符合题意。F项中的“save”与小标题“Save”呼应。故选F。
39．根据本节小标题“Depend less on pre-packaged (包装) foods (减少对预包装食品的依赖)”及空后“Tomatoes come in plastic containers, and some drinks come in plastic bottles. (西红柿装在塑料容器里，一些饮料装在塑料瓶里。)”可知，本空要说跟“包装”有关的话题。C项“Often, food comes in wasteful packaging (通常食品都带有无用的包装)”能承上启下，符合题意。C项中的“packaging”与小标题“pre-packaged”相对应。故选C。
40．空处为本节小标题，根据下文“Once you start noticing how much rubbish you produce at home, you can start to see places to cut down on rubbish elsewhere. Bring your own reusable fork to a restaurant that uses single-use plastic utensils (餐具). Or ask your local waiter to fill up your glass coffee cup instead of a paper one. (一旦你开始注意到你在家里产生了多少垃圾，你就可以开始在其他地方减少垃圾。带上你自己的可重复使用的叉子去使用一次性塑料餐具的餐馆。或者让当地的服务员给你倒玻璃咖啡杯，而不是纸咖啡杯。)”可知，本空要说跟“家以外的地方减少浪费”有关的话题。D项“Look for ways to cut waste outside the home (在家以外的地方寻求减少浪费的办法)”适合作本节小标题。故选D。
41．C 42．D 43．A 44．C 45．B 46．D 47．A 48．B 49．C 50．A 51．B 52．D 53．A 54．B 55．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述 Oliver Muensterer去外地参加重要面试，忘记带白衬衫，酒店员工把自己的白衬衫给作者，作者准时到达并获理想职位，自此之后， Oliver Muensterer传承善行，乐于助人。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他有个工作面试，所以他提前一个晚上到了。A. regretted后悔；B. laughed笑；C. arrived到达；D. chatted聊天。根据上文“He had a job interview”可知，因为要参加面，所以提前到了。故选C项。
42．考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：第二天早上醒来时，他冲了个澡，开始换衣服。A. stepped back后退；B. turned back转身；C. stood up 站起来；D. woke up醒来。根据下文“he took a shower and started to get changed”可知，第二天早上醒来。故选D项。
43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在这时，他注意到他忘了带一件白衬衫。A. forgotten忘记；B. hoped希望；C. afforded支付得起；D. begun开始。根据下文“but somehow I left the shirt behind”可知，他忘了带一件白衬衫。故选A项。
44．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我以为我已经为每件事做好了完美的准备。A. suddenly突然地；B. quickly快速地；C. perfectly完美地；D. secretly秘密地。根据上文“I thought”可知，作者原以为已经为每件事做好了完美的准备。故选C项。
45．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这一发现使明斯特尔感到担忧。A. excited激动的；B. worried担忧的；C. curious好奇的；D. proud自豪的。根据常识可知，忘记白衬衫让他担忧。故选B项。
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他匆匆前往前台，问柜台后面的人是否可以推荐附近的商店，在那里他可以买到一件新衬衫。A. replied回复；B. wrote写；C. attended参加；D. rushed匆匆前往。根据上文“He only had about an hour until he needed to be at the interview.”可知，他匆匆前往前台，因为时间不够多。故选D项。
47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他冲到前台，问柜台后面的人是否可以推荐附近的商店，在那里他可以买到一件新衬衫。A. suggest建议、推荐；B. open打开；C. remember记得；D. clean清扫。作者是外地人，不熟悉哪里有商店，所以问柜台后面的人是否可以推荐附近的商店。故选A项。
48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我还没说完，他就说：“有个解决办法”，明斯特尔回忆道。A. bill账单；B. solution解决方法；C. card卡片；D. coworker同事。根据下文“Without saying a word, he ___11___ his own white shirt and handed it to Muensterer.”可知，这是个解决办法。故选B项。
49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：但服务台服务员并没有指引斯特尔去附近的商店，而是做了一件令人惊讶的事。A. calling打电话；B. inviting邀请；C. directing 指导，指引；D. carrying携带。根据下文“Without saying a word, he ___11___ his own white shirt and handed it to Muensterer.”可知，但服务台服务员并没有指引斯特尔去附近的商店。故选C项。
50．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但服务台服务员并没有指指引斯特尔去附近的商店，而是做了一件令人惊讶的事。A. surprising令人惊讶的；B. tiring令人疲惫的； C. wrong错误的；D. stupid愚蠢的。根据“Without saying a word, he ___11___ his own white shirt and handed it to Muensterer.”可知，这让斯特尔很惊讶。故选A项。
51．考查动词短语辨析。句意：他二话没说，脱下自己的白衬衫，递给门斯特尔。A. waited for等待；B. took off起飞，脱下；C. made up组成；D. held on坚持。根据下文“handed it to Muensterer.”可知，是先脱下衬衫。故选B项。
52．考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以我穿上它去面试了。A. flight航班；B. station车站；C. computer电脑；D. interview面试，采访。根据上文“a job interview”可知，斯特尔穿上白衬衫去面试了。故选D项。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：多年来，这一刻一直萦绕在门斯特尔的脑海里。A. moment时刻；B. price 价格；C. danger危险；D. city城市。根据下文“stuck with Muensterer over the years”陌生人借给斯特尔白衬衫的这一刻在他脑海中萦绕。故选A项。
54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，当我看到有人需要什么，我非常愿意分享。A. ask问；B. share 分享；C. hide躲藏；D. joke开玩笑。根据上文“Ever since, when I see someone who needs something”可知，斯特尔的经历使他也很愿意去帮助别人，所以当看到有人需要什么，非常愿意分享与他们分享。故选B项。
55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我永远记得那天，一个陌生人帮助我摆脱了困境。A. driver司机；B. manager经理；C. stranger陌生人；D. passenger乘客。根据上文“Oliver Muensterer packed his suitcase (行李箱) and traveled from his home to a town a few hours away”可知，斯特尔与借给他衬衫的服务员是陌生人。故选C项。
56．probably 57．gained 58．products 59．an 60．told 61．on 62．says 63．which 64．development 65．to experience
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了展览“历史之遇——中国与西亚古代文明交流展”，该展览上的文物展示了中国与西亚古代文明的交流，其中作为中国古代陶瓷代表的青花瓷实际上也是国际供应链的一部分，其蓝色颜料最初来自今天的伊朗。
56．考查副词。句意：青花瓷可能是古代世界全球市场的一个很好的例子。空处修饰be动词is，probable的副词形式probably符合题意，意为“可能地”。故填probably。
57．考查动词时态。句意：这种中国陶瓷品种在元朝（1271—1368）期间获得了全球声誉，并在接下来的几个世纪中成为蓬勃发展的海上丝绸之路上的标志性产品之一。空处作句子的谓语，根据“during the Yuan Dynasty”可知，此处在叙述过去发生的事情，时态应用一般过去时。故填gained。
58．考查名词复数。句意：这种中国陶瓷品种在元朝（1271—1368）期间获得了全球声誉，并在接下来的几个世纪中成为蓬勃发展的海上丝绸之路上的标志性产品之一。根据“one of”可知，可数名词product“产品”应用复数形式。故填products。
59．考查冠词。句意：然而，当人们回顾这件事是如何开始的时候，他们可能会发现一个有趣的事实，这个“中国制造”的产品在过去也是国际供应链的一个例子，因为最初用于制造令人惊叹的蓝色的原钴颜料来自今天的伊朗。空处表示泛指，意为“一个有趣的事实”，应用不定冠词，且interesting的发音以元音音素开头，应用an。故填an。
60．考查非谓语动词。句意：这只是在“历史之遇——中国与西亚古代文明交流展”展览中展出的266件文物中讲述的故事之一。句子主干成分完整，空处是非谓语，作stories的后置定语，tell“讲述”和stories逻辑上是被动关系，应用tell的过去分词形式。故填told。
61．考查介词。句意：这只是在“历史之遇——中国与西亚古代文明交流展”展览中展出的266件文物中讲述的故事之一。空处和display搭配，作修饰the 266 cultural artifacts的定语，固定短语on display符合题意，意为“在展览，在展出”。故填on。
62．考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：“在展出的青花瓷中，你会发现许多典型的西亚装饰图案和铭文，”该展览的策展人、故宫博物院副研究员冀罗源说。空处作句子的谓语，结合下一句中的“he adds”可知，此处在描述当前的情况，时态应用一般现在时，主语是Ji Luoyuan，say应用第三人称单数形式。故填says。
63．考查定语从句。句意：正如起源于西亚的青铜曾经丰富了中国古代文明一样，来自中国的丝绸可能也塑造了大陆另一端的发展道路，因为它曾经激励商人经历艰难的沙漠穿越以寻找财富。空处引导非限制性定语从句，对先行词bronze作补充说明，先行词指物，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which作引导词。故填which。
64．考查名词。句意：正如起源于西亚的青铜曾经丰富了中国古代文明一样，来自中国的丝绸可能也塑造了大陆另一端的发展道路，因为它曾经激励商人经历艰难的沙漠穿越以寻找财富。空处作of的宾语，结合“the path”可知，名词development“发展”符合题意，为不可数名词，path of development表示“发展道路”。故填development。
65．考查非谓语动词。句意：正如起源于西亚的青铜曾经丰富了中国古代文明一样，来自中国的丝绸可能也塑造了大陆另一端的发展道路，因为它曾经激励商人经历艰难的沙漠穿越以寻找财富。根据“inspired merchants”可推知，此处应用动词短语inspire sb. to do sth.表示“激励某人做某事”。故填to experience。
66．Dear Tom,
Hearing that you are interested in Chinese ancient literature, I would like to recommend one of the four great classical novels Journey to the West to you.
Journey to the West is a story about a Buddhist monk and bunch of animals with human characteristic. These group of a monk and three animals traveled west to India to find Buddhist scriptures. The animals have magical powers that protect the monk from the evil spirits. I believe that this book will help you learn Chinese in a fun and effective way. I hope you will find this book interesting and helpful. I look forward to further good news from you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
67． The next morning, Julie saw that Andy was by himself at breakfast again. She remembered how lonely he looked yesterday and decided to do something. She took her tray and walked over to Andy. “Hi, Andy! Mind if I sit here ” she asked with a big smile. Andy looked up, a bit surprised, but nodded shyly. Julie started chatting about all the fun things they could do at school, like playing on the playground and doing art projects. Andy listened, a small smile slowly forming on his face. She introduced Andy to her other friends, and they all greeted him warmly.
Julie smiled, feeling good helping Andy make friends. As the days went by, Andy became more and more comfortable in the class. He started participating in games and conversations. Julie was happy to see the change in Andy. One day, Andy even initiated a conversation with some other kids during recess. Julie felt a sense of pride. She realized that a simple act of kindness could make a big difference. From then on, Julie continued to be friendly and inclusive, always looking out for those who seemed lonely. And Andy was no longer the shy, lonely boy.
