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第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: Hello. I’m calling to inquire about the house you advertised in the newspaper.
M: Sorry, but it’s already sold.
Text 2
W: Tom has a great talent for violin and he has no equal in it, though he graduated from an unknown music college.
M: Yes, he is really expert at playing the violin.
Text 3
M: What is that mark on your arm Did you get touched by an insect
W: No, I was holding my sister’s baby and he bit me. He’s like a little dog chewing on everything.
Text 4
W: George, have you saved enough for the tablet
M: I have 800 yuan now, and the tablet costs 1,400 yuan. My father said he would fill the gap, so I’ll get the rest from him.
Text 5
M: What did Andrew do to his painting It looks very different. I liked it the way it was before.
W: He said he’s trying a new style, but he hasn’t finished yet.
Text 6
M: I’ve seen you sitting in this park over the last couple of months, but I’ve never said hello. I’m Tom.
W: Hello, my dear. Nice to meet you. I’m here a lot. At my age, I can’t do much besides sitting in the park.
M: Do your friends or family live nearby
W: Most friends passed away years ago. I see my family sometimes, but they moved out of the city.
M: Well, I own a restaurant around here. Please, come by and order anything you want.
W: Sounds lovely, but is it expensive
M: Oh, please! It’s on me.
Text 7
W: Please sit down. What can I do for you
M: Well, as a matter of fact, my whole family banks here. And I’d like to ask for a bank loan.
W: I have some questions to ask. Do you own your house or do you rent
M: Neither. My wife and I live with my parents, Dr and Mrs Stewart. They are both teachers.
W: And how old are you
M: Twenty-five.
W: What do you do, Mr Stewart
M: I’m a photographer after graduation from my college. And my wife is a designer.
W: Have you brought your last year’s tax forms
M: Yes. Here they are.
W: What kind of house do you have in mind
M: A two-bedroom house in Mount Kisco.
Text 8
W: 5 minutes until show time! Does everyone remember the lines You look e on, you can do it! Your show is just 20 minutes.
M: OK, OK…What did you tell us before Something about pretending that the crowd is cabbage Ha-ha! I’ve never forgotten that little bit of advice! Maybe it’ll work tonight…
W: I don’t remember saying that. You must have heard it from a movie. I’m not even sure it can make you less afraid. What I said was that close your eyes for 10 seconds and think about your character. It will help you be calm.
M: Well, I’m going to try the advice from the movie. It will make me laugh, and my character is supposed to be very funny.
W: Do anything that helps. We need to impress the judges that are sitting out there!
Text 9
W: It’s a little cold today. But we can see the most beautiful view up here. Hey, what’s that mountain to the left called
M: That’s Mount Karen. And to the right of that with the three small points is Mount Brown.
W: Is this the highest mountain in this area
M: No, actually, Mount Heather, which we will be able to see in just a minute or so, is the highest. But, this is the highest mountain for the most popular activity skiing.
W: Can you ski throughout the year
M: No, it may make you sunburned up there in the summer. So if you want to be up here in other seasons, you’d better choose a cool spring or autumn day. Oh, look, there are two deer feeding in the clearing right below us.
W: Got it. That should be a great photo. So…what is there to do besides skiing at the top of the hill at this time of year
M: Oh there’s plenty to do. We have horseback riding, snowmobile tours, and a petting zoo for children. If you look to your left you’ll see the snowmobile sign going through the mountain.
Text 10
W: Good afternoon and welcome to Seattle Houseboat Tours. My name’s Elizabeth Jones and I’m your guide today. This is my houseboat Moonlight. Before we go on board, I’d like to give you a little background information. Seattle has one of the largest numbers of houseboats in the US—about 500 of them in fact. That’s quite a high number and shows how popular houseboat living is here. We’re at the southern end of Lake Union right now. As you have probably seen already, this is a lively area with restaurants, shops and cafes. During our one-hour tour you’ll see a number of houseboats. People can pay millions of dollars for the biggest of these. Some of them are quite amazing and have two or three floors. My own is one of the smallest boats, but I still have plenty of room, as you’ll see when I show you around. My living area includes one bedroom with a bathroom, a kitchen and a living room. I also have electricity, running water and network, so I really do have everything I need. You may be interested to know that I’m writing a book on the history of houseboats in the city, and this should be on sale from early July. Well, thank you for listening so far. Now let’s move into the boat and start the tour.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍了欧洲最美的三个村庄。
21.D 细节理解题。根据Cong in County Mayo, Ireland部分“One of the biggest reasons for its fame is that the 1952 film The Quiet Man was made there, but the biggest draw for most visitors is the chance to visit (or stay in) Ashford Castle, which is now run as a great expensive hotel.”可知,对大多数游客来说,Cong最吸引游客的是可以参观阿什福德城堡。故选D项。
22.A 细节理解题。根据Montepulciano in Tuscany, Italy部分“Spread over a hilltop nearly 2,000 metres above sea level, the Tuscan village of Montepulciano offers beautiful buildings from the Middle Ages, as well as many chances to visit wineries (酿酒厂) and taste the locally produced Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. With fortifications (防御工事) dating back to the 14th century, the village has churches and public squares, which are truly fascinating.”可知,在Montepulciano,人们可以参观中世纪的美丽建筑、品尝当地出产的葡萄酒和体验14世纪的防御工事。文章没有提及在教堂里读《圣经》。故选A项。
23.B 推理判断题。根据第一段“Here are three of the most beautiful villages in Europe, along with our top picks for places to stay in each.”以及文章主要内容可知,本文主要介绍了欧洲最美的三个村庄,据此推测,读者可能会在一本旅游指南中读到这篇文章。故选B项。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Musk在受到Jamie Oliver的演讲的启发后,创立百万花园项目,鼓励和教授人们种植自己的食物,使人们吃的食物更健康。
24.C 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The Internet startup talent and restaurateur had just arrived in Jackson Hole from a conference where chef Jamie Oliver had spoken about the benefits of healthy eating. This made Musk think a lot—how he might make a difference to the food industry…”可知,Musk是在听完Jamie Oliver的演讲之后开始考虑对食品行业做出改变,即他受到了这个演讲的启发。故选C项。
25.A 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“People were looking to garden for a bunch of reasons: to save money on groceries, to improve the nutritional quality of their diets, or just to cure the boredom that came with the lockdown.”可知,改善饮食的营养质量是其中一个原因,即让他们所吃的食物变得更健康、更有营养。故选A项。
26.D 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Aimed at reaching low-income families, the Million Gardens Movement was inspired by the pandemic, as both a desire to feel more connected to nature and food insecurity have been at the forefront of so many people’s lives.”可知,渴望与自然更亲近和粮食安全问题是人们咨询百万花园运动的主要原因。根据文章最后一段“It also offers free courses on how to get the garden growing and fresh seeds and materials for the changing growing seasons. ‘It’s not difficult. Anyone can do this, no matter where you come from, no matter where you live. We are all able to grow something,’ says Musk.”可知,百万花园运动专门教人们自己种植,与前面人们咨询百万花园运动的原因结合起来可推断,百万花园运动的重点是教人们如何种植自己的食物,使人们吃的食物更健康,并增加人与自然之间的联系。故选D项。
27.A 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Aimed at reaching low-income families…”可知,Musk发起的百万花园运动主要针对低收入家庭。再根据文章最后一段“The programme offers free garden kits that can be grown indoors or outdoors…”和“It also offers free courses…”可知,他给人们提供免费的种植套件和课程。综上所述,Musk是富有慈善意识的。故选A项。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。巴克莱生活技能(Barclays LifeSkills)的一项新研究发现,英国人的职场语言正在发生改变。文章介绍了这种改变的背景、人们的不同态度,并提出了一些建议。
28.D 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“New research from Barclays LifeSkills found that 70% of the British noticed language changes at work over the last five years. Gen Z, people aged 18—24, appear to be leading the change.”可知,Z世代正在推动工作场所的沟通方式的变化。故选D项。
29.D 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“‘Yours truly’, ‘Yours sincerely’, and ‘To whom it may concern’ were the three phrases most likely to disappear from the workplace within the next ten years. ‘Compliments’ and ‘Respects’ at the end of an e-mail were the fourth and fifth most likely to go extinct. While these phrases are behind the times in the eyes of the British…”可知,英国人认为“Yours sincerely”和“Respects”等短语已经过时。故选D项。
30.B 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Language expert Laura Bailey says the change towards a more informal way goes hand in hand with the appearance of workplace messaging platforms.”可知,即时通讯平台使得办公室语言变得更加非正式。故选B项。
31.B 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Another important consideration was whether a short message or e-mail would be enough to express what you want to say, and thinking about which choice the receiver would favour, Mackey suggested.”可知,Mackey可能会建议人们考虑信息接收者的偏好。故选B项。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了东京大学的日本科学家开发了一种新型环保塑料材料,这种材料更容易分解,可以自我愈合并记住过去的形状。
32.A 推理判断题。根据第一段中“However, Japanese scientists at the University of Tokyo have developed a new plastic material that can be broken down more easily and can self-heal and remember past shapes.”和下文对这种新型环保塑料材料的优点的介绍可知,第一段的目的在于介绍本文的主题——一种新型环保塑料材料。故选A项。
33.C 词义猜测题。根据第二段中“Once scratched (划损) with a knife, it can completely patch itself up after being heated to 150 ℃ for just 60 seconds. When shaped into the shape of a crane, then flattened, it can fold itself back into the crane shape by being heated up.”和第四段中“It can also repair itself, and can recover its original memorized shape.”可知,这种新型环保塑料材料通过加热能回到之前的形状,由此可推断出,一旦这种新型环保塑料材料被刀划损,加热到150℃,只需60秒,它就可以完全修复,故画线词组意为“自行修复(repair itself)”。故选C项。
34.A 细节理解题。根据第三段中“It biodegraded (生物降解) by 25% and released something that is eatable for ocean life.”和第四段中“It even biodegrades safely in an ocean environment, according to Shota Ando, a researcher of the study.”可知,新型环保塑料材料能给海洋生物提供食物分子,可以在海洋中安全地生物降解,所以它对海洋中的动物来说是安全的。故选A项。
35.D 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“However, Japanese scientists at the University of Tokyo have developed a new plastic material that can be broken down more easily and can self-heal and remember past shapes.”和下文对这种新型环保塑料材料的优点的介绍可知,本文介绍了一种新型环保塑料材料及其优点,故D项“一种新型环保塑料”符合题意。故选D项。
第二节
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了物理学家兼诺贝尔奖得主理查德·费曼发明了一种被称为费曼技巧的聪明的学习方法。
36.B 由上文“Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman developed a clever learning method known as the Feynman Technique. It involves explaining what you’re learning to others. By teaching what you’ve learned from memory, you engage in active recall.” (物理学家兼诺贝尔奖得主理查德·费曼发明了一种聪明的学习方法,它被称为费曼技巧。它包括向别人解释你正在学习的东西。通过教授你记住的学到的东西,你参与了主动回忆。)和下文“It also ensures that…”可知,本空跟“这种学习方法的好处”有关,故B选项“This helps the information stick in your mind better.”(这有助于信息更好地留在你的脑海中。)能承接上文,且引出下文,符合题意。故选B。
37.D 由下文“The more interested you are, the faster you’ll grasp it. Moreover, a personally interesting topic will keep you motivated and engaged.”(你越感兴趣,你就能越快地掌握它。此外,一个个人感兴趣的话题会让你保持动力和投入。)可知,本空跟“感兴趣和学习的关系”有关,故D选项“Your curiosity about it will determine the pace of your learning.”(你对它的好奇心将决定你的学习进度。)能引起下文,符合题意。故选D。
38.E 由下文“Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to a five-year-old. If you’d rather avoid actually teaching someone, you can just teach it to an imaginary audience. But it works much better if you use a real person. They’ll be able to let you know when something isn’t clear.”(写笔记,并用五岁小孩能理解的方式解释它。如果你不想真的教别人,你可以把它教给一个想象中的听众。但如果你用真人的话效果会更好。如果有什么不清楚的地方,他们能让你知道。)可知,本空跟“教授他人”有关,故E选项“Once you have chosen a topic, you can teach it to someone else.”(一旦你选择了一个主题,你就可以把它教给其他人。)能引起下文,符合题意。故选E。
39.G 由上文“While teaching you may discover gaps in your understanding.”(在教学过程中,你可能会发现自己理解上的差距。)可知,本空跟“这种情况的解决办法”有关,再由后文“Review your notes, reread books, or seek external help to ensure you have a complete understanding of the context before moving forward.”(回顾你的笔记,重新阅读书籍,或者寻求外部帮助,以确保你在继续之前对上下文有一个完整的理解。)可知,这里提到一些解决办法,故G选项“When this happens, refer back to the original material for the missing pieces.”(当这种情况发生时,请回到原始材料中查找缺失的部分。)能承上启下,符合题意。故选G。
40.A 由下文“You need to actively think about the problem instead of passively reading or listening to someone else.”(你需要积极地思考问题,而不是被动地阅读或听其他人说。)可知,积极地思考问题对精神要求很高,故A选项“It is mentally demanding.”(这对精神要求很高。)能引起下文,符合题意。故选A。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者拥有了新外套后,将旧外套捐赠给慈善商店的故事。作者认为分享和付出是最好的处理欲望的方式,通过分享和付出,人们可以获得更多的快乐。
41.D 根据下文a brand-new coat和“It seemed a shame that my still good, old coat should just sit there keeping no one…during the cold days.”可知,作者拿出了自己的旧外套。空处为原词重现,故选D。jacket夹克; sweater毛衣; dress连衣裙;coat外套。
42.A 根据下文“It seemed a shame that my still good, old coat should just sit there keeping no one…during the cold days.”可知,外套完好无损。in good shape意为“完好无损”。
43.B 根据下文“It seemed a shame that my still good, old coat should just sit there keeping no one…during the cold days.”可知,作者的这件外套还是可以穿的,也就是说作者其实不需要新的外套,只是想要一件外套。故选B。 like喜欢;need需要; make制作; change改变。
44.D 根据上文“…a new one but I wanted one and casually mentioned it to my daughter.”可知,作者曾经和女儿提过想要一件新的外套,由此可知,作者的女儿给作者买了件新外套,即给了作者一个惊喜。故选D。serve服务; leave离开; inspire激励; surprise使惊讶。
45.C 根据下文“Each day, though, when I opened my closet…”可知,作者把旧的外套放在了衣柜里。故选C。locker储物柜;drawer抽屉; closet壁橱,衣柜;cupboard橱柜。
46.B 根据下文“It seemed a shame that my still good, old coat should just sit there keeping no one…during the cold days.”可知,外套好好的,却挂在那儿没人穿,这让作者很烦恼。故选B。puzzle使困惑;upset使烦恼;encourage鼓励;challenge挑战。
47.C 根据常理可知,外套可以在寒冷的日子里给人温暖。故选C。 satisfied满意的;happy快乐的; warm温暖的;comfortable舒服的。
48.A 根据下文“…walked out of the door.”可知,作者将外套放在了慈善商店,就走出去了。故选A。 drop掉落,丢下; take拿走;see看见;send发送。
49.B 根据上文“After a few weeks, I took the coat to a charity shop.”可知,作者把外套放在一家慈善商店,由此可知,当作者看到一个穿着夹克的人走进慈善商店时,作者情不自禁地想知道这个人是否会成为外套的新主人。故选B。 protector保护者; owner主人; carrier载体; buyer买家。
50.A 根据上文“My new coat is my old coat now.”可知,作者的新外套现在是旧外套了,由此可知,这件外套也被磨损了。故选A。 worn磨损的,筋疲力尽的; soft柔软的; big大的; dark黑暗的。
51.C 根据常理可知,作者的这件外套还是能穿的,略有磨损,所以作者认为再等等再买新的外套。故选C。stop阻止; prepare准备; wait等待; choose选择。
52.D 根据下文“Perhaps the best way to deal with our wants is by…and giving something of ourselves.”中的wants可知,此处指的是人的需求会不断增长。故选D。take镜头;lose失去;give伸展性;want想望的东西。
53.D 根据空后的giving以及上文内容可知,作者指的是分享自己所拥有的东西。故选D。accept接受; enjoy享受; understand理解; share分享。
54.B 根据上文“With a smile, I went home.”可知,作者认为对他人的关爱会给人带来快乐。故选B。hope希望;joy快乐;trust信任;luck好运。
55.C 根据上文内容可知,作者将自己的旧外套送给有需要的人。再根据“Perhaps the best way to deal with our wants is by…and giving something of ourselves.”可知,作者认为我们付出的越多,拥有的就越多。故选C。 ask for要求;take in理解;give away赠送;bring in采用。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文,主要讲的是孙子在《孙子兵法》里讲的一些理念。
56.influential 考查形容词。空格处用形容词作定语,修饰名词短语military books,influence的形容词形式是influential,意为“有影响力的”,故填influential。
57.has been read 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。由for more than 2,000 years可知,时态是现在完成时,《孙子兵法》这本书是被读,因此用现在完成时的被动语态,且主语《孙子兵法》是单数,因此空格处是has been read,故填has been read。
posed 考查非谓语动词。句中已有谓语,空格处用非谓语动词形式,work和compose之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,因此用过去分词表被动,故填composed。
59.where 考查定语从句。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句,从句中不缺主语或宾语,先行词work是抽象地点,因此空格处用关系副词where,故填where。
60.analysing 考查动名词。suggest doing sth是固定短语,意为“建议做某事”,因此空格处用动名词analysing作宾语,故填analysing。
61.with 考查介词。根据语境可知,此处表示“他强调得胜的将军必须像熟悉自己一样熟悉敌人”,空格处是be familiar with,为了避免重复,省去be familiar,保留介词with,故填with。
62.effectiveness 考查名词。由the和of可知,空格处是名词,effective的名词形式是effectiveness,意为“战斗力”,是不可数名词。故填effectiveness。
63.the 考查定冠词。空格处用定冠词the特指战争的本质。故填the。
64.to defeat 考查不定式。由空前的the supreme art and goal可知,空格处用不定式作表语,故填to defeat。
65.uniquely 考查副词。空格处用副词uniquely修饰动词remind,uniquely意为“独特地”。故填uniquely。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Jim,
With the Earth Day approaching, our school is going to organize a series of activities related to it. I’m writing to invite you to attend the meaning event.
Scheduled on next Friday, the event will be held in the school hall. With the aim of drawing attention to environmental protection, the event provides a platform to remind people that we should care about nature. First, there is an exhibition related to it, which makes you have access to posters that are a combination of art and education. Additionally, a speech, which is relevant to environmental protection issues, will be delivered.
Time permitting, I sincerely hope that you can make it. Looking forward to your coming!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了彼得想给爷爷准备野餐和惊喜,最后他选择用自己的钱给爷爷买一个自行车铃,他知道这将是一个新传统的开始,是他爷爷宣布到来的一种新方式。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“彼得的欧元在他的口袋里跳来跳去,但他突然想起了野餐和惊喜。”可知,第一段可描写彼得挑选礼物的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“‘这个自行车铃是给你的手杖用的!’彼得说。”可知,第二段可描写彼得送礼物的经过以及和爷爷共度美好时光。
2.续写线索:挑选礼物—有了想法—购买自行车铃—送礼物—感悟
One possible version:
Peter’s euros danced in his pocket, but suddenly he thought of the picnic and the surprise. He carefully selected Grandfather’s favourites, ranging from fresh fruits to various bread. When a shiny and beautiful bicycle bell came into sight, an idea struck him—this could be the perfect surprise! With his heart pounding, Peter rode to his grandfather’s house as fast as possible. The minute Grandfather opened the door, he presented the picnic and the special gift.
“This bicycle bell is for your cane!” said Peter. The old man’s eyes lit up with surprise and joy. He took the bell and attached it to his cane, giving it a little jingle. The sound was music to Peter’s ears, and he knew that this would be the start of a new tradition, a new way for his grandfather to announce his arrival. They spent the afternoon in the park, enjoying their picnic. The market’s treasures could wait; what mattered most was the time spent with loved ones.模块素养测评卷
Units 1—5
(时间:120分钟 分值:150分)
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 the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Editor and reader. B.Husband and wife.
C.Customer and salesperson.
( )2.What do we know about Tom
A.He is gifted at volleyball.
B.He plays the violin very well.
C.He’s a graduate of a famous college.
( )3.What caused the mark on the woman’s arm
A.An insect. B.A dog. C.A child.
( )4.How much will the man receive from his father
A.400 yuan. B.600 yuan. C.800 yuan.
( )5.What does the man think about Andrew’s painting now
A.He likes its new style. B.He doesn’t like it much.
C.He appreciates its colour.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
( )6.What do we know about the speakers
A.They are a couple. B.They are good friends.
C.They are strangers.
( )7.What will the man do for the woman
A.Offer her a free meal.
B.Make plans with her and her family.
C.Help her create a restaurant business.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
( )8.What does the man want to do
A.Get a loan from the bank. B.Withdraw some money.
C.Deposit his money.
( )9.What is the man’s occupation
A.A teacher. B.A designer. C.A photographer.
( )10.What does the woman want to see
A.His tax forms. B.His rental contract.
C.His college diploma.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
( )11.How long will the man’s show be
A.5 minutes. B.10 minutes. C.20 minutes.
( )12.What advice did the woman give the man before
A.Remembering the lines from a movie.
B.Pretending the people are cabbage.
C.Closing his eyes to be calm.
( )13.What seems to be the woman’s hope for the man
A.To enjoy himself.
B.To impress the judges.
C.To make the crowd laugh.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
( )14.Which is the highest mountain in this area
A.Mount Karen. B.Mount Heather.
C.Mount Brown.
( )15.What is the most popular activity in this mountain
A.Skiing. B.Seeing wildlife.
C.Having snowmobile tours.
( )16.How is the weather in the mountain in summer
A.A bit cold. B.Quite cool. C.Very hot.
( )17.In which season may the tour be
A.Winter. B.Autumn. C.Summer.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18.What is the speaker mainly talking about
A.A trip experience. B.Houseboats.
C.A book on sale.
( )19.How long is the tour
A.One hour. B.Two hours. C.Three hours.
( )20.What is the speaker’s new book about
A.The tours on houseboats.
B.The largest houseboat in the world.
C.The history of houseboats in Seattle.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5 分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A [2024·浙江宁波五校高一期中联考]
Europe is famous for big cities and world-class art museums. It’s easy not to notice the small, beautiful villages in Europe. However, if you’re after relaxation, peaceful country walks, beautiful buildings, and chances for different cultures on your next trip, consider cutting down some of your city time and head out to a village instead. Here are three of the most beautiful villages in Europe, along with our top picks for places to stay in each.
Bibury in Gloucestershire, England
Often praised as the most beautiful village of the Cotswolds, Bibury is also one of the most popular places for visitors to stay in the area, and attracts a lot of tourists from around the world. It’s set among the green hills that the area is known for and is composed of light-beige (浅米色) stone houses, including the famous Arlington Row, a line of houses dating back to 1380.
Cong in County Mayo, Ireland
Set on a small sea-facing island on the western coast of Ireland, Cong is a quiet village that’s famous for its grey stone ruins and many outdoor activities. One of the biggest reasons for its fame is that the 1952 film The Quiet Man was made there, but the biggest draw for most visitors is the chance to visit (or stay in) Ashford Castle, which is now run as a great expensive hotel.
Montepulciano in Tuscany, Italy
Spread over a hilltop nearly 2,000 metres above sea level, the Tuscan village of Montepulciano offers beautiful buildings from the Middle Ages, as well as many chances to visit wineries (酿酒厂) and taste the locally produced Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. With fortifications (防御工事) dating back to the 14th century, the village has churches and public squares, which are truly fascinating.
( )21.What is the biggest draw for most visitors in Cong
A.Grey stone ruins there.
B.Outdoor activities there.
C.The film The Quiet Man.
D.Visiting Ashford Castle.
( )22.What are we unlikely to do in Montepulciano
A.Read the Bible in the churches.
B.Visit beautiful buildings from the Middle Ages.
C.Taste the locally produced wine.
D.Experience the fortifications from the 14th century.
( )23.Where can we read this text
A.A science report. B.A guide book.
C.A news report. D.An advertisement.
B [2024·江苏镇江中学高一期中]
On the day he almost died, Kimbal Musk had food on the brain. The Internet startup talent and restaurateur had just arrived in Jackson Hole from a conference where chef Jamie Oliver had spoken about the benefits of healthy eating. This made Musk think a lot—how he might make a difference to the food industry—but beyond expanding his farm-to-table movement along with his restaurant, Musk hadn’t yet broken the code. Then he went sailing down a snowy slope (坡) and fell over, breaking his neck.
Musk eventually made a full recovery, but it involved spending two months on his back, which gave him plenty of time to come up with a plan. Since then, he has launched an initiative to put “learning gardens” in public schools across America and attracted Generation Z to the farming profession by changing shipping containers into high-tech, data-driven and year-round farms, and this year, he is kicking off a new campaign to create one million at-home gardens.
Aimed at reaching low-income families, the Million Gardens Movement was inspired by the pandemic, as both a desire to feel more connected to nature and food insecurity have been at the forefront of so many people’s lives. “We were getting a lot of inquiries about gardening from people that had never gardened before,” says Musk. “People were looking to garden for a bunch of reasons: to save money on groceries, to improve the nutritional quality of their diets, or just to cure the boredom that came with the lockdown.”
The programme offers free garden kits that can be grown indoors or outdoors, and will be distributed through schools that Musk’s non-profit, Big Green, has already partnered with. It also offers free courses on how to get the garden growing and fresh seeds and materials for the changing growing seasons. “It’s not difficult. Anyone can do this, no matter where you come from, no matter where you live. We are all able to grow something,” says Musk.
( )24.What inspired Musk to make a difference to the food industry
A.The pandemic. B.A skiing accident.
C.Jamie Oliver’s speech. D.The farm-to-table movement.
( )25.What is a cause of people beginning gardening according to Musk
A.To get access to healthy food.
B.To make their house beautiful.
C.To make money by selling garden produce.
D.To build up their strength during the pandemic.
( )26.What does the Million Gardens Movement focus on
A.Encouraging people to preserve nature.
B.Providing free food for low-income families.
C.Promoting “learning gardens” across schools.
D.Educating new gardeners to grow their own food.
( )27.Which of the following best describes Musk
A.Charity-minded. B.Stubborn.
C.Easy-going. D.Scholarly.
C [2024·湖北省“荆、荆、襄、宜四地七校考试联盟”高一期中联考]
New research from Barclays LifeSkills found that 70% of the British noticed language changes at work over the last five years. Gen Z, people aged 18—24, appear to be leading the change. “Our research shows that the next generation are clearly going to make their mark on the workforce when it comes to how we communicate,” said Kirstie Mackey, head of Barclays LifeSkills.
“Yours truly”, “Yours sincerely”, and “To whom it may concern” were the three phrases most likely to disappear from the workplace within the next ten years. “Compliments” and “Respects” at the end of an e-mail were the fourth and fifth most likely to go extinct. While these phrases are behind the times in the eyes of the British, “thanks” and “thanks so much” were found to be increasingly popular, with 46% and 50% of respondents (受访者) saying these were friendly responses.
Other more informal phrases, however, were considered to be more divisive—simply going with the short form for thank you, “ta” was considered over-familiar by 29% of respondents, but friendly by 23%. And “hiya” was viewed as friendly by 42%, but as over-familiar by 26%.
The survey shows 49% of Gen Z often use immediate messaging platforms at work, but just 27% of those aged over 55 do so. That age group still prefers e-mail, saying this method feels more professional.
Language expert Laura Bailey says the change towards a more informal way goes hand in hand with the appearance of workplace messaging platforms. “The generational differences can be explained by broader changes in how communication has been taught and what different age groups were familiar with,” Bailey said.
While traditional letter-writing styles translate into any form of written communication for older workers, younger ones have been influenced by changing language styles that spread quickly through social media, Bailey added.
Barclays LifeSkills’ Mackey said that given office-proper language was changing, there were a few things to remember. Avoiding over-familiarity with co-workers and making sure your tone (语气) is considered as friendly were two of them, she said. Another important consideration was whether a short message or e-mail would be enough to express what you want to say, and thinking about which choice the receiver would favour, Mackey suggested.
( )28.What did the new research find about Gen Z
A.They prefer formal language in the workplace.
B.They show less interest in the new style of communication.
C.They place higher importance on direct communication.
D.They drive the changes in communication styles at work.
( )29.What do the British think of phrases like “Yours sincerely” and “Respects”
A.They’re extinct. B.They’re friendly.
C.They’re over-familiar. D.They’re old-fashioned.
( )30.What does Bailey say about immediate messaging platforms
A.They may replace e-mails soon.
B.They make office language informal.
C.They are more convenient than e-mails.
D.They are destroying the English language.
( )31.Which of the following advice may Mackey give to people at the workplace
A.Use formal and proper language.
B.Consider the message receiver’s preference.
C.Keep their distance from senior co-workers.
D.Avoid sending short e-mails to familiar people.
D [2024·河北保定六校联盟高一期中联考]
Plastic is everywhere in our modern world. Its toughness makes it an extremely useful material from household items to vehicle parts, but that same toughness makes it hard to break down for recycling or disposal (处理). However, Japanese scientists at the University of Tokyo have developed a new plastic material that can be broken down more easily and can self-heal and remember past shapes.
Based on a kind of plastic called an epoxy resin vitrimer, which is brittle (脆性的), the new plastic has a huge range of advantages. Once scratched (划损) with a knife, it can completely patch itself up after being heated to 150 ℃ for just 60 seconds. When shaped into the shape of a crane, then flattened, it can fold itself back into the crane shape by being heated up. It does all of this much faster than others of its type.
The new plastic can also break down easier. Even if it’s thrown into the environment, it still has less of a problem than other kinds of plastic, which the team demonstrated by placing it in seawater for 30 days. It biodegraded (生物降解) by 25% and released something that is eatable for ocean life.
The new plastic is more resistant to breaking. It can also repair itself, and can recover its original memorized shape. It even biodegrades safely in an ocean environment, according to Shota Ando, a researcher of the study.
The material can be used in a variety of applications. “Building materials for roads and bridges are often composed of epoxy resins mixed with compounds (化合物) such as concrete and carbon,” said Ando. “By using the new plastic, these would be easier to maintain as they would be stronger and healable using heat. Unlike conventional epoxy resins, this new material is hard but flexible, so it could also be expected to strongly bond materials of different hardness and stretch.”
( )32.What is the author’s purpose in writing Paragraph 1
A.To introduce the topic of the text.
B.To show the disadvantages of plastic.
C.To highlight the importance of plastic.
D.To show his views on previous plastic.
( )33.What do the underlined words “patch itself up” mean in Paragraph 2
A.Change itself. B.Destroy itself.
C.Repair itself. D.Burn itself.
( )34.What do we know about the new plastic
A.It is safe for animals in the ocean.
B.It is made up of concrete and carbon.
C.It can change its shape when frozen.
D.It is more brittle than previous plastic.
( )35.What can be the best title for the text
A.How to make a new plastic
B.An interesting scientific study
C.The widespread application of plastic
D.A new environmentally friendly plastic
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
[2024·福建三明一中高一期中]
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman developed a clever learning method known as the Feynman Technique. It involves explaining what you’re learning to others. By teaching what you’ve learned from memory, you engage in active recall. 36. It also ensures that you understand the topic, because you can explain an idea only if you truly understand it. The technique consists of four repeatable steps.
To begin, choose a concept or topic you wish to fully understand. 37. The more interested you are, the faster you’ll grasp it. Moreover, a personally interesting topic will keep you motivated and engaged.
38. Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to a five-year-old. If you’d rather avoid actually teaching someone, you can just teach it to an imaginary audience. But it works much better if you use a real person. They’ll be able to let you know when something isn’t clear.
While teaching you may discover gaps in your understanding. 39. Review your notes, reread books, or seek external help to ensure you have a complete understanding of the context before moving forward.
Now that you fully grasp the concept, test your understanding by trying to teach it to another person. This will help you identify any remaining areas of uncertainty you need to revisit.
The Feynman Technique is a great way for kids and grown-ups to learn. 40. You need to actively think about the problem instead of passively reading or listening to someone else. However, with great efforts in mastering this method, you’ll see your learning results improve quicker than ever before.
A.It is mentally demanding.
B.This helps the information stick in your mind better.
C.Teach it to a five-year-old, who would give you direct feedback.
D.Your curiosity about it will determine the pace of your learning.
E.Once you have chosen a topic, you can teach it to someone else.
F.Active engagement plays a key role in promoting deeper learning.
G.When this happens, refer back to the original material for the missing pieces.
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)
[2024·浙江省浙东北联盟高一期中]
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
It was early winter several years ago. I pulled out my old winter 41 for another year’s use. It remained in good 42 although it looked dirty. I didn’t really 43 a new one but I wanted one and casually mentioned it to my daughter. A few weeks later, she 44 me with a brand-new coat. I put the old one in my 45 . Each day, though, when I opened my closet, something 46 me. It seemed a shame that my still good, old coat should just sit there keeping no one 47 during the cold days.
After a few weeks, I took the coat to a charity shop. I knew there someone who couldn’t afford a coat might get my old one. I 48 it off and walked out of the door. As I did so, I saw a shivering (颤抖的) man in only a jacket walking in. I couldn’t help but wonder if he would be the new 49 of my old coat. With a smile, I went home.
My new coat is my old coat now. It is getting a little dirty and 50 , too. I wonder if I should buy a new one soon but I think I will 51 a while. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “ 52 is a growing giant whom the coat of Have was never large enough to cover.” Perhaps the best way to deal with our wants is by 53 and giving something of ourselves. Love brings us 54 . The more we 55 , the more happiness we have. May all of your days be full of giving and love.
( )41.A.jacket B.sweater
C.dress D.coat
( )42.A.shape B.size
C.order D.position
( )43.A.like B.need
C.make D.change
( )44.A.served B.left
C.inspired D.surprised
( )45.A.locker B.drawer
C.closet D.cupboard
( )46.A.puzzled B.upset
C.encouraged D.challenged
( )47.A.satisfied B.happy
C.warm D.comfortable
( )48.A.dropped B.took
C.saw D.sent
( )49.A.protector B.owner
C.carrier D.buyer
( )50.A.worn B.soft
C.big D.dark
( )51.A.stop B.prepare
C.wait D.choose
( )52.A.Take B.Lose
C.Give D.Want
( )53.A.accepting B.enjoying
C.understanding D.sharing
( )54.A.hope B.joy
C.trust D.luck
( )55.A.ask for B.take in
C.give away D.bring in
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
[2024·江苏海安高级中学高一期中]
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。
Sun Zi Bing Fa, or The Art of War, is one of the most 56. (influence) military books in the whole history of humankind and 57. (read) for more than 2,000 years. Sun Tzu, a legendary military Chinese strategist during the Spring and Autumn Period, is regarded as the ultimate master of war.
Sun Tzu moved to the State of Wu in 532 BC, and later completed the great military work 58. (compose) of 13 articles altogether, 59. he fully demonstrated his insight into warfare. He suggested 60. (analyse) the conditions between one side and the rival before drawing the war plan. He emphasized the victorious general must be familiar with his enemies just as 61. himself. He also explained two types of decisive factors: the objective and stable one, like the 62. (effective) of the army; and the subjective and changeable one, like the spirit of the soldiers. He believed that competition of the economy between states is 63. nature of war. Meanwhile, the supreme art and goal of war is 64. (defeat) the enemy with strategies instead of only force. His spirit and wisdom 65. (unique) remind us that peace is the common objective we should pursue.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是红星中学的高一学生李华,学生会将于下周五开展“地球日”系列活动。请你给外籍学生Jim写一封邮件,邀请他来参加。内容包括:
1.介绍活动基本信息,如时间、地点等。
2.活动项目及意义。
注意:词数80个左右。
参考词汇:地球日Earth Day
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
[2024·武汉市重点中学5G联合体高一期中]
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。
From high up in his apartment building, Peter could see the river stretching in both directions. Every Saturday, Peter watched Grandfather riding towards the building on his bicycle. But today, Peter knew that his grandfather wouldn’t come. Peter would not hear the ring of Grandfather’s bicycle bell. And there would be no Saturday afternoon picnic in the park.
Last week, Grandfather had a hip operation. Now he needed a cane (拐杖) to walk—and Peter didn’t know if Grandfather could ever ride his bike again. Peter sighed. London looked beautiful today, but Peter missed his grandfather. Would he ever again hear the ring as Grandfather approached
That’s when Peter had an idea. He was determined to provide Grandfather with a picnic and a surprise. He grabbed his birthday money—10 euro (欧元) —from the top dresser drawer.
A few minutes later, Peter ran down the stairs of his building and burst into the afternoon sunshine. His bike was waiting for him. Peter put on his helmet and rode down the rough road.
The ring of his bicycle bell warned walkers that he was approaching. He rode past the corner hardware store. He rode past the window washer who whistled as he worked. And he rode over a bridge. Peter rode two more blocks and then arrived at the market.
Buckets were filled with varieties of chocolates. Tables were piled with rounds of cheese. And Peter’s favourite baskets overflowed with delicious potato chips and rolls. All smelt nice, and his mouth watered. Then, he passed the toy store full of amazing toys and furthermore, he caught sight of what he had been dreaming of—a game player! The market seemed to be his paradise where everything attracted him.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Peter’s euros danced in his pocket, but suddenly he thought of the picnic and the surprise.
Paragraph 2:
“This bicycle bell is for your cane!” said Peter.
