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扬州市2024届高三考前调研测试 英语 本试卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of the writing job? A. Fascinating. B. Tiring. C. Well-paid. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What amazes the man? A. The use of spider webs. B. The strength of spider webs. C. A scientific study about spiders. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the woman want to grow mushrooms? A. To meet her taste. B. To develop an interest. C. To enjoy time with her kids. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a car. B. In a concert hall. C. In a garage. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How to choose coffee. B. How to use a coffee machine. C. How to make good coffee. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Who is good at giving speeches? A. The man. B. Daisy. C. Joe. 7. What will Natalie be in charge of? A. Writing the report. B. Leading the group. C. Doing the experiments. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Which play is suitable for kids aged 8? A. The Mystery of Muldoon. B. Fire and Flood. C. Silly Sailor. 9. How much will the woman pay? A. $27. B. $48. C. $60. 10. How does the woman feel about the drama festival? A. She’s disappointed. B. She’s pleased. C. She’s concerned. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Where does the woman work? A. In a non-profit organization. B. In a recycling company. C. In a news agency. 12. What should be sent to the collection center? A. Paper. B. Glass. C. Plastics. 13. How often does the pickup take place? A. Once a day. B. Once a week. C. Once every two weeks. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. How does the man sound at first? A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Upset. 15. Why does the man want to transfer university? A. To develop better abilities. B. To meet some new people. C. To stay in a familiar environment. 16. What problem will the man face if he transfers university? A. He will start all over again as a freshman. B. He can’t keep the previous credits. C. He has to change his major. 17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Family members. B. Schoolmates. C. Advisor and student. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What animal did the program introduce two weeks ago? A. The giant panda. B. The Asian elephant. C. The South China tiger. 19. What is the weight of the largest tiger? A. About 120 kilos. B. About 200 kilos. C. About 320 kilos. 20. What does Louis do? A. A weatherman. B. A zookeeper. C. A scientist. 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 Getting to the airport you’re departing from can easily raise the following question: where can we park our vehicle cheaply and securely at the same time? To be true, airport parking isn’t the best option in this case since most US and Canadian airports offer travelers extremely high prices. Let’s take Toronto Pearson International Airport for example: Parking Type Daily Rate Express（only Terminal 1） $55.00 Daily （Terminals 1 & 3） $36.00 Preferred Park $38.00 Value Park Garage $29.00 Value Parking Lot $2400 *The rates are 10% off for more than three days. Please refer to the official website. You see that even the cheapest option will cost you at least $24.00 per day. And that’s a true nightmare, especially if you know there is a great solution to such a problem. Moreover, don’t hope to find a free parking space quickly — usually, airport parking has limited availability, which means it’ll turn out to be a real challenge for you. Going back to a solution — off-site parking lots near the airports should be definitely your choice! And we’re happy to say that our smart booking platform, ParkingNearAirports. io, provides our customers with such services: ·Convenient locations ·A free speedy shuttle to and from airport terminals ·Wheelchair and mobility assistance ·Luggage assistance (tips charged accordingly) Be clever and never spend your entire budget on airport parking — better take a look at the prices above! So Park with ParkingNearAirports. io & Enjoy Convenience together with us! 21. How much does a traveller pay at least for parking at Terminal 1 for 5 days? A. $275. B. $180. C. $162. D. $120. 22. What service will people enjoy if they park with ParkingNearAirports. io? A. They will get to the airport terminal at a low cost. B. People with disabilities will receive special care. C. Someone will help them pick up baggage for free. D. Their cars will be parked in or close to the airport. 23. What is the function of the text? A. To inform. B. To educate. C. To entertain. D. To advertise. B Tessa Lidstone remembers the last meals she cooked before she had to close her restaurant Box-E for the first lockdown. “Everything was slipping away and beyond our control.” With the restaurant closed, Lidstone got to thinking about how other people might be coping. “I felt isolated,” she says, “but I was so lucky: I had my husband and kids with me. I thought about all the people without a support network and how awful it must be to not have contact with anyone.” Lidstone saw a callout from a collective of Bristol restaurants called the Bristol Food Union. They were looking for volunteers to help put together boxes of emergency food for the elderly living alone. “I’d love doing that to give my life purpose,” says Lidstone. “It was originally going to be for two weeks. But it just grew from there.” In her first week, Lidstone put together boxes for 100 people: pasta, bread and milk, but also fruit and vegetables. By the second week, she was organizing packages for 250 people. The government provided funding and most suppliers were more than willing to help. “They were so generous,” she says. “If I ordered milk, bread and butter, they’d donate fruit and vegetables as well. It meant I could make the money go further.” Lidstone put her restaurant training to good use, creating a weekly recipe card to go in each box. She also videoed herself making the meal and posted it online. “It was basic home cooking,” she says. By week three, Lidstone was thinking bigger: “If there were any birthdays coming up, I arranged something extra for the persons.” By then, the scale of Lidstone’s operation had become a bit overwhelming. Staff from the restaurant and Lidstone’s children helped out. In all, Lidstone and her team delivered 2,500 boxes over 16 weeks. “It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by a situation,” she said, “and think you can’t do anything alone. But work together and we’ll make a difference.” 24. Why did Lidstone respond to the appeal of the Bristol Food Union? A. To turn her restaurant Box-E from losses to profits. B. To make herself feel less isolated in the lockdown. C. To help lonely old people have access to free food. D. To realize her self-worth and make life meaningful. 25. What can be learned from paragraphs 4 to 6? A. Many suppliers helped offer her financial assistance. B. Lidstone provided tailored service for special occasions. C. The process of Lidstone’s work advanced as planned. D. Lidstone taught cooking from door to door in person. 26. Which word best describes the impact of Lidstone’s deeds? A. Far-reaching. B. Predictable. C. Short-lived. D. Unidentifiable. 27. What message do Lidstone’s words in the last paragraph suggest? A. Kindness can be passed on. B. Many hands make light work. C. One good turn deserves another. D. Actions speak louder than words. C In the middle of a conversation, your brain might skip ahead, anticipating the words that the other person will say. Amazingly, out of all the thousands of possibilities — your conversational partner will arrive at the same word you have been thinking of. How does the brain do this? Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M. I. T.) researchers brought a new approach to the question using a technique called integrative modeling. They examined models based on 43 artificial neural networks — a machine-learning algorithm (算法) that consists of millions of interconnected nodes, similar to neurons in the brain. As they claim, this study marks the first time that a machine-learning algorithm has been matched to brain data to explain the workings of a high-level cognitive (认知的) task. The researchers discovered that models that excel at guessing the next word are also best at anticipating brain activity patterns. This was especially true for processing single sentences and short paragraphs. The models were significantly worse at predicting words or human responses when it came to longer blocks of text. None of the other tasks reflected what was going on in the brain. The researchers argue this is strong evidence that next-word prediction plays a key role in understanding language. “I’m super impressed by what the team achieved,” says Noah Goodman, a psychologist at Stanford. But he adds that he suspects that the data are not sufficient to explain how people obtain meaning from language. Despite these reservations, Goodman says the method is “still vastly better than anything we’ve had in the past.” While neural networks more generally are only rough resemblances to the brain, their role in helping us understand our own mind may be substantial. The approach used by the M.I.T. team demonstrates that neural networks might, in fact, be critical tools in providing insight into the great mystery of how the brain processes information of all kinds. 28 What is special about the M.I.T. study? A. They examined many different neural networks. B. They designed a new machine-learning algorithm. C. They used neural networks to predict the next word. D. They compared neural networks with brain data. 29. When can neural networks best predict how the brain works? A. Predicting the next word. B. Responding to new words. C. Analyzing one sentence. D. Processing a long passage. 30. What is Goodman’s attitude towards the M. I. T. research? A. Doubtful. B. Favorable. C. Tolerant. D. Unclear. 31. What is talked about concerning neural networks in the last paragraph? A. Their potential. B. Their limitation. C. Their features. D. Their principles. D Scarcity is a common condition of human existence. Everyday circumstances of limited resources can make individuals experience a sense of scarcity. Scarcity functions like an obstacle to goal pursuit, which intensify the value of goal. Scarcity prioritizes our choices and it can make us more effective. The time pressure of a deadline focuses our attention on using what we have most effectively. When we have little time left, we try to get more out of every moment. For example, we are more frugal with the toothpaste as the tube starts to run empty, and college seniors tend to get the most out of their time before graduation. Many stores strategically create perception of scarcity to motivate consumer behavior. For example, the pricing practice of limiting number of items per person can lead to increased sales. The sign implies that the items are in short supply and the fear of missing out can have a powerful effect on shoppers. For an item that is attractive to begin with, its attractiveness will intensify when it is scarce. For instance, warning labels on violent television programs, designed to decrease interest, often backfire and increase in watching the programs. The scarcity effect explains why shyness often is considered an attractive attribute? Experts say that “playing hard to get” is a most effective strategy for attracting a partner, especially in the context of long-term love. A “hard to get” player likes to appear busy, create interest and keep the suitors guessing. However, playing hard to get is less effective in men, as they are the ones who are socially expected to initiate the relationship. Scarcity also contributes to an interesting and a meaningful life. Scarcity shows that reminding individuals of the reality of death increases the value of life. Midlife often heightens the feeling that there is not enough time left in life to waste. We overcome the illusion (幻觉) that we can be anything, do anything, and experience everything. We restructure our lives around the needs that are essential. 32. What does the underlined word “frugal” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Economical. B. Flexible. C. Anxious. D. Sensible. 33. Why do warning labels fail to stop people watching violent programs? A. Because the programs have appealing openings. B. Because there are few violent programs available. C. Because the message on warning labels isn’t clear. D. Because people want things that they cannot get. 34. Which of the following shows the effectiveness of the scarcity strategy? A. A car company constantly launches new model cars. B. A restaurant puts up a “two cans per person” poster. C. A man pretends to be busy in front of his girlfriend. D. A 50-year-old tries things he has never done before. 35 What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage? A. To prove a theory. B. To offer a solution. C. To illustrate a phenomenon. D. To challenge a concept. 第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Body shaming involves humiliating (羞辱) someone making negative comments about their body size or shape. ___36___ You may feel unhappy with how your body looks and judge yourself unkindly. However, there are ways to overcome the problem and build body positivity. ___37___ Taking care of yourself is not a selfish act; it’s necessary for your personal well-being. Exercise, eat healthy food, enjoy the company of people who care about you, and spend some time outdoors to refresh your body and your mind. Replacing negative self-talk with positive thoughts can be useful for making you feel better about yourself and your body. ___38___ For example, if you have beautiful hair or eyes, this is just as important as the features you dislike or that others try to ridicule. Social media often emphasizes physical appearance and makes it easy to post hurtful comments about others. Cutting down or stepping away from social media can give you an opportunity to connect in-person and participate in other activities that lift your mood. Communicating face-to-face is nature’s cure of stress. ___39___ Reach out to others for guidance and support and let them know what you have been experiencing. ___40___ Having a safe outlet to express your emotions can help you cope with the distress and humiliation of being body shamed. A. Treat yourself with kindness and love. B. Don’t hide or isolate yourself from others. C. This type of criticism can be made to others or yourself. D. Shift your focus to the things that you like about yourself. E. Being physically active is also important for your overall health and well-being. F. It’s crucial to find someone you trust and feel comfortable sharing your feelings with. G. While nobody is immune to social pressures to look good, any comments about your body are unnecessary. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “Found something!” Susan Baur, a swimmer, ducks into the water. She ___41___, holding a pair of swimming goggles (护目镜). These are passed to a kayaker (皮划艇桨手), who waves them ___42___, like a prize, before throwing them in a basket. When the team returns to ___43___, the women are smiling and cracking jokes about the ___44___ and their pull. Since 2017, Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG), which accepts ___45___ older women as members, has made it its mission to ___46___ trash from ponds across Cape Cod. Many outsiders have expressed their ___47___ to OLAUG for cleaning up the ponds; a number, however, have ___48___ why they refer to themselves as “old ladies”. “You should call yourselves the Mermaids (美人鱼) Against Glitter Litter.” Others have said she should open the group to all ___49___, and even to men. ___50___ they admit that it wasn’t ___51___ a conscious choice, they now believe that the “old lady” ___52___ is a crucial part of what the group is about. “Women over 65 tend to feel the restriction of aging,” Baur says. “Part of the goal of OLAUG is to ___53___ that older women can do a lot more than people might think.” Criticism ___54___, the most common response is “I want to join you”. And after that first dive, the new application excitement is ___55___ with a lot on the waiting list to be one of them. 41. A. surfaces B. surfs C. flows D. bathes 42. A. forward B. back C. overhead D. downward 43. A. border B. home C. pond D. shore 44. A. match B. dive C. voyage D. drag 45. A. precisely B. absolutely C. mainly D. merely 46. A. recover B. reuse C. remove D. release 47. A. gratitude B. concern C. sympathy D. curiosity 48. A. commented B. questioned C. proposed D. suspected 49. A. ages B. ranks C. sections D. genders 50. A. As B. Although C. Since D. Unless 51. A. occasionally B. eventually C. initially D. frequently 52. A. profile B. distinction C. personality D. identity 53. A. demonstrate B. imply C. warn D. declare 54. A. altogether B. beyond C. aside D. besides 55. A. substantial B. infectious C. fierce D. thrilling 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。 Dunhuang is famous for its ancient Mogao Caves, ___56___ treasure house of Buddhist art and texts. Over the past 30 years, the concept of Digital Dunhuang ___57___ (emerge). Digital Dunhuang involves the use of modern technology such as 3D scanning and virtual reality (VR) to create digital copies of the caves and their ___58___ (price) contents. By doing so, it breaks ___59___ geographical barriers and allows people from anywhere to experience the beauty of these artworks without physically being there. One notable project within Digital Dunhuang is the creation of a virtual library where ___60___ (scan) Buddhist texts are stored and can be accessed online. This not only aids in the ___61___ (preserve) of the delicate documents but also facilitates research and education globally. Furthermore, the VR headset offers such an authentic scene of the cave ___62___ users can have a close-up view of the wall paintings and sculptures. This technology even permits a behind-the-scenes look at restoration efforts, ___63___ (develop) an understanding of the challenges faced in protecting these ancient wonders. In essence, Digital Dunhuang is a proof of ___64___ cutting-edge technology can serve as a powerful tool for cultural conservation. It provides a bridge between ancient history and the modern world, ensuring that the legacy of Dunhuang remains alive and accessible for generations ____65____ (come). 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，你们学校这学期开设了烹饪课程，指导学生制作传统中式菜肴，请向英文校报Student Forum栏目投稿，内容包括： 1. 上课感受； 2. 课程介绍； 3. 改进建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Exploring Traditional Chinese Cuisine in the School Kitchen ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 （满分25分） 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。 Sarah had unspeakable pain because she had to raise her children alone. But over time, she changed too much, looking skinny in the mirror, with dark bags under her eyes. She knew she had to stop burning herself out before it was too late. So she emailed her manager that she was taking an urgent day off. It had to be the best day ever. Sarah hated instant coffee but didn’t have time for anything else. But not now. Sarah placed her favorite coffee maker on the stove and walked to the kitchen windowsill, enjoying her company when her phone rang loudly from her bedroom. “Yes?” “Hello, Sarah! How are you doing?” “Natalie? Oh, my goodness! Is this really you?” …Natalie was Sarah’s friend, but they’d lost touch after Natalie and her husband moved to Europe. Unfortunately, Sarah got so carried away by the conversation that she completely forgot about her coffee on the stove. The weather turned harsh, and strong winds blew the window curtain toward the stove, causing it to catch fire. Sarah put the phone down immediately when she smelled something burning and the smoke caused her to cough. Sarah’s house was reduced to a pile of charred wreckage (残骸). Her neighbors looked at her pityingly and offered to shelter her until she could find a place to live. But Sarah couldn’t take their favor. She knew no one wanted to see a swarm of children at home, especially in the current economy. Sarah and her children had been dragged to a shelter in the street. A few months later, it was Sarah’s birthday. She decided to take her children out for a good lunch and then get back to her work. But they didn’t want to and had a strange request. They blindfolded (蒙住眼睛) her, guiding her out of the house. Sarah had no clue what her children had planned for her. She knew they were heading somewhere far from the homeless shelter since they were on a bus at some point. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As Sarah did remove the blindfold, her hands went to her mouth in shock. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Her neighbors had actually built her a new home. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 扬州市2024届高三考前调研测试 英语 本试卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of the writing job? A. Fascinating. B. Tiring. C. Well-paid. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: How long have you worked from home? W: About eight years now. I began to work from home when my son was born. M: What did you do before? W: I was teaching in a high school, but it was really tiring. The writing job isn’t well-paid, but it seems interesting. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What amazes the man? A. The use of spider webs. B. The strength of spider webs. C. A scientific study about spiders. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Oops, I almost ran into a spider web! W: The web is sticky and strong, which might be five times stronger than steel. M: Wow, that’s amazing! All I know is that spiders use it for catching flies, beetles, and other animals. W: A scientific study shows it is possible that they will help build houses in the future. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the woman want to grow mushrooms? A. To meet her taste. B. To develop an interest. C. To enjoy time with her kids. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: What are these in your hand? W: They are growing kits, designed for beginners to try growing mushrooms. M: Do you want to grow mushroom in your garden? W: Yes. My kids all like the taste, and it will be great to do something with them. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a car. B. In a concert hall. C. In a garage. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: There’s another traffic jam on the highway. We’re going to be stuck in this for a while. I wonder if there’s an accident. M: No. There are simply too many cars. Well, let’s put on some music. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How to choose coffee. B. How to use a coffee machine. C. How to make good coffee. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Do you know how to use this? M: Yeah, I’ll show you. First, you have to put the correct amount of coffee in here. Next, you put this here and turn it until it’s quite tight. After that, you just press this button. W: OK, that seems clear. I will try. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Who is good at giving speeches? A. The man. B. Daisy. C. Joe. 7. What will Natalie be in charge of? A. Writing the report. B. Leading the group. C. Doing the experiments. 【答案】6. A 7. B 【解析】 【原文】M: How should we approach this group project, Daisy? W: I think it would be smarter to divide the work up according to our strengths. For example, I’m a good writer, so I could write the report. And you’re a confident speaker, so perhaps you could give the presentation. M: Sure that’s fine with me. W: Joe is happy to do the experiments. And lastly, I think Natalie will be a great group leader. M: Great idea! She’s the perfect person to make sure everyone does what they’re supposed to do. So, we can finish the project on time. W: Exactly! 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Which play is suitable for kids aged 8? A. The Mystery of Muldoon. B. Fire and Flood. C. Silly Sailor. 9. How much will the woman pay? A. $27. B. $48. C. $60. 10. How does the woman feel about the drama festival? A. She’s disappointed. B. She’s pleased. C. She’s concerned. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Could you tell me if there are any tickets available for the Stretton Dram a Festival on Saturday? M: There are, but only $15 seats are available now. The $12 seats have all sold out. W: OK. I’d like to know which plays are suitable for my children, and which ones my husband and I might go to watch. M: What about The Mystery of Muldoon? That’s aimed at children from 5 to 12 years old. If you’d like something for yourself and your husband, you can see Fire and Flood, but children might find it rather frightening. W: Oh, thanks for reminding me. And finally, what about Silly Sailor? M: That’s a comedy, and it is for the young and old. W: OK. Give me four tickets for it, please. I’m really looking forward to the drama festival! 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Where does the woman work? A. In a non-profit organization. B. In a recycling company. C. In a news agency. 12. What should be sent to the collection center? A. Paper. B. Glass. C. Plastics. 13. How often does the pickup take place? A. Once a day. B. Once a week. C. Once every two weeks. 【答案】11. A 12. B 13. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, how may I help you? M: Hello, I’ve been noticing these yellow boxes in front of a lot of houses in my neighborhood. I just wondered what they were for. I noticed your phone number on all of them, so I called. Could you tell me about your business? W: We do recycling, but we’re a non-profit group. We encourage recycling as a way of protecting the environment. The yellow boxes you saw are for recycled newspapers. M: Do you recycle anything besides newspapers? W: Oh yes, we recycle most everything. Glass, plastics, paper... You have to bring glass to our collection center, though. M: It is a good idea. In my neighborhood there’s too much rubbish lying around everywhere. I’d like to help out, I guess, but I’m afraid I haven’t got much time every day. W: In fact, we only do pickups every other week. If you want to volunteer, I need to get your contact information. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. How does the man sound at first? A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Upset. 15. Why does the man want to transfer university? A. To develop better abilities. B. To meet some new people. C. To stay in a familiar environment. 16. What problem will the man face if he transfers university? A. He will start all over again as a freshman. B. He can’t keep the previous credits. C. He has to change his major. 17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Family members. B. Schoolmates. C. Advisor and student. 【答案】14. B 15. C 16. A 17. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Ms. Miller, I’m thinking about transferring, but I’m not sure... I am hoping you can help me make a decision. W: I’ll try. Do you have any university in your mind? And why do you want to leave this university? M: Central University is a good choice, because it’s in my hometown. I’ve been kind of homesick this year, and I haven’t made many friends... I just feel so lonely. So, I thought it’d be better to be closer to my parents and old friends. W: I see. And would you keep the same major if you transferred? Business administration, right? M: Yeah, I would. Will the credits I’ve earned here transfer to Central? W: Yes, they will. The thing is, you’re going to be a sophomore. At Central, you’ll be starting from scratch, freshman year again. M: I know that. Freshman year is usually the hardest I remember how homesick I was in my first month. I’ll tell you, I was ready to pack it in after the first two weeks. W: I understand. I’ll find out the exact transfer requirements. If you feel like you wanna talk more, don’t hesitate to come back and see me. M: Thank you for all your help. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What animal did the program introduce two weeks ago? A. The giant panda. B. The Asian elephant. C. The South China tiger. 19. What is the weight of the largest tiger? A. About 120 kilos. B. About 200 kilos. C. About 320 kilos. 20. What does Louis do? A. A weatherman. B. A zookeeper. C. A scientist. 【答案】18. B 19. C 20. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Welcome to Our Animals, where we look at animals that live in China. We looked at the giant panda last week, and the Asian elephant the week before that. Today we are focusing on the South China tiger. Although it is the second smallest of all existing tigers, many people believe that all other tigers come from the South China tiger. The South China tiger weighs up to about 120 kilos. It is almost 200 kilos lighter than the largest tiger, but it is strong and fast. The tiger eats forest animals like deer and antelope. It hides behind plants, or in the water, before jumping out. Sadly, no one has seen a South China tiger in the wild since the 1990s. Many people believe there aren’t any left. This is mainly because, over many years, the tigers were killed by people. Much of their forest home has been cut down as well. After Louis forecasts the weather, we will speak to Han Li, a scientist who has studied tigers all his life. So don’t go away! 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 Getting to the airport you’re departing from can easily raise the following question: where can we park our vehicle cheaply and securely at the same time? To be true, airport parking isn’t the best option in this case since most US and Canadian airports offer travelers extremely high prices. Let’s take Toronto Pearson International Airport for example: Parking Type Daily Rate Express（only Terminal 1） $55.00 Daily （Terminals 1 & 3） $36.00 Preferred Park $38.00 Value Park Garage $29.00 Value Parking Lot $24.00 *The rates are 10% off for more than three days. Please refer to the official website. You see that even the cheapest option will cost you at least $24.00 per day. And that’s a true nightmare, especially if you know there is a great solution to such a problem. Moreover, don’t hope to find a free parking space quickly — usually, airport parking has limited availability, which means it’ll turn out to be a real challenge for you. Going back to a solution — off-site parking lots near the airports should be definitely your choice! And we’re happy to say that our smart booking platform, ParkingNearAirports. io, provides our customers with such services: ·Convenient locations ·A free speedy shuttle to and from airport terminals ·Wheelchair and mobility assistance ·Luggage assistance (tips charged accordingly) Be clever and never spend your entire budget on airport parking — better take a look at the prices above! So Park with ParkingNearAirports. io & Enjoy Convenience together with us! 21. How much does a traveller pay at least for parking at Terminal 1 for 5 days? A. $275. B. $180. C. $162. D. $120. 22. What service will people enjoy if they park with ParkingNearAirports. io? A. They will get to the airport terminal at a low cost. B. People with disabilities will receive special care. C. Someone will help them pick up baggage for free. D. Their cars will be parked in or close to the airport. 23. What is the function of the text? A. To inform. B. To educate. C. To entertain. D. To advertise. 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了智能预订平台ParkingNearAirports. io提供的各类服务。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。由原文表格得知1号航站楼停车，最便宜的费用是每天36美元，再结合表格里“The rates are 10% off for more than three days (停三天以上打九折)”可知，旅客在一号客运大楼泊车5天最少要付的费用应该是36×5×90%=162美元。故选C项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“And we’re happy to say that our smart booking platform, ParkingNearAirports. io, provides our customers with such services: ·Convenient locations ·A free speedy shuttle to and from airport terminals ·Wheelchair and mobility assistance ·Luggage assistance (tips charged accordingly) (我们很高兴地说，我们的智能预订平台ParkingNearAirports. io为我们客户提供以下服务：·便利的地理位置·免费快速往返机场航站楼的班车·轮椅和行动辅助·行李辅助(收取相应的小费))”可知，平台为残疾人提供轮椅和行动辅助服务，残疾人会得到特别照顾。故选B项。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，结合第三段中“Going back to a solution — off-site parking lots near the airports should be definitely your choice! And we’re happy to say that our smart booking platform, ParkingNearAirports. io, provides our customers with such services:(回到解决方案——机场附近的场外停车场绝对是你的选择!我们很高兴地说，我们的智能预订平台ParkingNearAirports. io为我们的客户提供以下服务：)”和最后一段中“So Park with ParkingNearAirports. io & Enjoy Convenience together with us!(所以在机场附近停车。与我们一起享受便利！)”可推知，本文介绍了ParkingNearAirports. io提供的优质服务，旨在为平台做广告。故选D项。 B Tessa Lidstone remembers the last meals she cooked before she had to close her restaurant Box-E for the first lockdown. “Everything was slipping away and beyond our control.” With the restaurant closed, Lidstone got to thinking about how other people might be coping. “I felt isolated,” she says, “but I was so lucky: I had my husband and kids with me. I thought about all the people without a support network and how awful it must be to not have contact with anyone.” Lidstone saw a callout from a collective of Bristol restaurants called the Bristol Food Union. They were looking for volunteers to help put together boxes of emergency food for the elderly living alone. “I’d love doing that to give my life purpose,” says Lidstone. “It was originally going to be for two weeks. But it just grew from there.” In her first week, Lidstone put together boxes for 100 people: pasta, bread and milk, but also fruit and vegetables. By the second week, she was organizing packages for 250 people. The government provided funding and most suppliers were more than willing to help. “They were so generous,” she says. “If I ordered milk, bread and butter, they’d donate fruit and vegetables as well. It meant I could make the money go further.” Lidstone put her restaurant training to good use, creating a weekly recipe card to go in each box. She also videoed herself making the meal and posted it online. “It was basic home cooking,” she says. By week three, Lidstone was thinking bigger: “If there were any birthdays coming up, I arranged something extra for the persons.” By then, the scale of Lidstone’s operation had become a bit overwhelming. Staff from the restaurant and Lidstone’s children helped out. In all, Lidstone and her team delivered 2,500 boxes over 16 weeks. “It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by a situation,” she said, “and think you can’t do anything alone. But work together and we’ll make a difference.” 24. Why did Lidstone respond to the appeal of the Bristol Food Union? A. To turn her restaurant Box-E from losses to profits. B. To make herself feel less isolated in the lockdown. C. To help lonely old people have access to free food. D. To realize her self-worth and make life meaningful. 25. What can be learned from paragraphs 4 to 6? A. Many suppliers helped offer her financial assistance. B. Lidstone provided tailored service for special occasions. C. The process of Lidstone’s work advanced as planned. D. Lidstone taught cooking from door to door in person. 26. Which word best describes the impact of Lidstone’s deeds? A. Far-reaching. B. Predictable. C. Short-lived. D. Unidentifiable. 27. What message do Lidstone’s words in the last paragraph suggest? A. Kindness can be passed on. B. Many hands make light work. C. One good turn deserves another. D. Actions speak louder than words. 【答案】24. D 25. B 26. A 27. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了Tessa Lidstone参加志愿者活动，帮助需要帮助的人们。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Lidstone saw a callout from a collective of Bristol restaurants called the Bristol Food Union. They were looking for volunteers to help put together boxes of emergency food for the elderly living alone. “I’d love doing that to give my life purpose,” says Lidstone.(Lidstone看到了布里斯托尔一家名为布里斯托尔食品联盟的餐馆发出的号召。他们正在寻找志愿者，帮助为独居老人打包紧急食品。Lidstone说：“我喜欢这样做，给我的生活目标。”)”可知，Lidstone响应号召是为了使其生活有目标，有意义。故选D项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段“Lidstone put her restaurant training to good use, creating a weekly recipe card to go in each box. She also videoed herself making the meal and posted it online. “It was basic home cooking,” she says. By week three, Lidstone was thinking bigger: “If there were any birthdays coming up, I arranged something extra for the persons.”(Lidstone很好地利用了她的餐厅培训，每周制作一张食谱卡，放在每个盒子里。她还录下了自己做这顿饭的过程，并发布到了网上。“这是基本的家常菜，”她说。到了第三周，Lidstone想到了更多：“如果有人过生日，我会为他们安排一些额外的东西。”)”可知，Lidstone会在特殊时刻（如生日时）给人们准备额外的东西。故选B项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“The government provided funding and most suppliers were more than willing to help. “They were so generous,” she says. “If I ordered milk, bread and butter, they’d donate fruit and vegetables as well. It meant I could make the money go further.”(政府提供了资金，大多数供应商也非常愿意提供帮助。“他们太慷慨了，”她说。“如果我点牛奶、面包和黄油，他们也会捐赠水果和蔬菜。这意味着我可以把钱花得更远。”)”以及最后一段“By then, the scale of Lidstone’s operation had become a bit overwhelming. Staff from the restaurant and Lidstone’s children helped out. In all, Lidstone and her team delivered 2,500 boxes over 16 weeks.(到那时，Lidstone的业务规模已经变得有点势不可挡。餐厅的工作人员和Lidstone的孩子们也在帮忙。Lidstone和她的团队在16周内总共运送了2500个箱子。)”可知，Lidstone的行为，让更多人加入进来帮助他人，所以她的行为是影响深远的。故选A项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by a situation,” she said, “and think you can’t do anything alone. But work together and we’ll make a difference.”(“人们很容易被一种情况淹没，”她说，“觉得自己一个人什么都做不了。但只要我们齐心协力，我们就会有所作为。”)”可知，Lidstone说只要我们齐心协力，我们就会有所作为，B项“Many hands make light work.(人多好办事)”符合题意。故选B项。 C In the middle of a conversation, your brain might skip ahead, anticipating the words that the other person will say. Amazingly, out of all the thousands of possibilities — your conversational partner will arrive at the same word you have been thinking of. How does the brain do this? Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M. I. T.) researchers brought a new approach to the question using a technique called integrative modeling. They examined models based on 43 artificial neural networks — a machine-learning algorithm (算法) that consists of millions of interconnected nodes, similar to neurons in the brain. As they claim, this study marks the first time that a machine-learning algorithm has been matched to brain data to explain the workings of a high-level cognitive (认知的) task. The researchers discovered that models that excel at guessing the next word are also best at anticipating brain activity patterns. This was especially true for processing single sentences and short paragraphs. The models were significantly worse at predicting words or human responses when it came to longer blocks of text. None of the other tasks reflected what was going on in the brain. The researchers argue this is strong evidence that next-word prediction plays a key role in understanding language. “I’m super impressed by what the team achieved,” says Noah Goodman, a psychologist at Stanford. But he adds that he suspects that the data are not sufficient to explain how people obtain meaning from language. Despite these reservations, Goodman says the method is “still vastly better than anything we’ve had in the past.” While neural networks more generally are only rough resemblances to the brain, their role in helping us understand our own mind may be substantial. The approach used by the M.I.T. team demonstrates that neural networks might, in fact, be critical tools in providing insight into the great mystery of how the brain processes information of all kinds. 28. What is special about the M.I.T. study? A. They examined many different neural networks. B. They designed a new machine-learning algorithm. C. They used neural networks to predict the next word. D. They compared neural networks with brain data. 29. When can neural networks best predict how the brain works? A. Predicting the next word. B. Responding to new words. C. Analyzing one sentence. D. Processing a long passage. 30. What is Goodman’s attitude towards the M. I. T. research? A. Doubtful. B. Favorable. C. Tolerant. D. Unclear. 31. What is talked about concerning neural networks in the last paragraph? A. Their potential. B. Their limitation. C. Their features. D. Their principles. 【答案】28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了麻省理工学院（M.I.T.）研究人员使用一种名为整合建模的技术，通过比较神经网络模型和大脑数据来预测人类交谈的内容，从而有望进一步了解人脑的认知活动。 28题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M. I. T.) researchers brought a new approach to the question using a technique called integrative modeling. They examined models based on 43 artificial neural networks — a machine-learning algorithm (算法) that consists of millions of interconnected nodes, similar to neurons in the brain. As they claim, this study marks the first time that a machine-learning algorithm has been matched to brain data to explain the workings of a high-level cognitive (认知的) task.(麻省理工学院的研究人员提出了一种新的方法来解决这个问题，他们使用了一种叫做综合建模的技术。他们检查了基于43个人工神经网络的模型，这是一种机器学习算法(算法)，由数百万个相互连接的节点组成，类似于大脑中的神经元。正如他们所声称的那样，这项研究标志着机器学习算法首次与大脑数据相匹配，以解释高级认知任务的工作原理。)”可知，麻省理工学院的研究使用了一种新的方法叫做综合建模的技术，首次将机器学习算法首次与大脑数据相匹配，以解释高级认知任务的工作原理；由此可知，该研究的独特之处在于将神经网络模型（机器学习算法）与实际大脑数据进行比较，以解释大脑如何执行一项认知任务。故选D。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The researchers discovered that models that excel at guessing the next word are also best at anticipating brain activity patterns. This was especially true for processing single sentences and short paragraphs.(研究人员发现，擅长猜测下一个单词的模型也最擅长预测大脑活动模式。在处理单句和短段落时尤其如此。)”可知，神经网络最擅长猜测单句和短段落。故选C。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Despite these reservations, Goodman says the method is “still vastly better than anything we’ve had in the past.”(尽管有这些保留意见，Goodman说，这种方法‘仍然比我们过去使用的任何方法都要好得多。’)”可知，Goodman说尽管该技术有局限性，但是这种方法还是比以往的任何方法都好；由此可知，Goodman总体上是支持M.I.T.的研究的。故选B。 31题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“While neural networks more generally are only rough resemblances to the brain, their role in helping us understand our own mind may be substantial. The approach used by the M. I. T. team demonstrates that neural network s might, in fact, be critical tools in providing insight into the great mystery of how the brain processes information of all kinds.(虽然一般来说，神经网络只是与大脑大致相似，但它们在帮助我们理解自己的思想方面的作用可能是实质性的。麻省理工学院团队使用的方法表明，神经网络实际上可能是一种重要的工具，可以帮助我们深入了解大脑如何处理各种信息的巨大谜团。)”可知，最后一段描述了神经网络模型在预测大脑活动方面的成功，并提到这种成功“为人工智能和神经科学领域的未来合作打开了大门”。由此可知，最后一段讨论了神经网络在模拟和预测大脑功能方面的潜力和前景。故选A。 D Scarcity is a common condition of human existence. Everyday circumstances of limited resources can make individuals experience a sense of scarcity. Scarcity functions like an obstacle to goal pursuit, which intensify the value of goal. Scarcity prioritizes our choices and it can make us more effective. The time pressure of a deadline focuses our attention on using what we have most effectively. When we have little time left, we try to get more out of every moment. For example, we are more frugal with the toothpaste as the tube starts to run empty, and college seniors tend to get the most out of their time before graduation. Many stores strategically create perception of scarcity to motivate consumer behavior. For example, the pricing practice of limiting number of items per person can lead to increased sales. The sign implies that the items are in short supply and the fear of missing out can have a powerful effect on shoppers. For an item that is attractive to begin with, its attractiveness will intensify when it is scarce. For instance, warning labels on violent television programs, designed to decrease interest, often backfire and increase in watching the programs. The scarcity effect explains why shyness often is considered an attractive attribute? Experts say that “playing hard to get” is a most effective strategy for attracting a partner, especially in the context of long-term love. A “hard to get” player likes to appear busy, create interest and keep the suitors guessing. However, playing hard to get is less effective in men, as they are the ones who are socially expected to initiate the relationship. Scarcity also contributes to an interesting and a meaningful life. Scarcity shows that reminding individuals of the reality of death increases the value of life. Midlife often heightens the feeling that there is not enough time left in life to waste. We overcome the illusion (幻觉) that we can be anything, do anything, and experience everything. We restructure our lives around the needs that are essential. 32. What does the underlined word “frugal” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Economical. B. Flexible. C. Anxious. D. Sensible. 33. Why do warning labels fail to stop people watching violent programs? A. Because the programs have appealing openings. B. Because there are few violent programs available. C. Because the message on warning labels isn’t clear. D. Because people want things that they cannot get. 34. Which of the following shows the effectiveness of the scarcity strategy? A. A car company constantly launches new model cars. B. A restaurant puts up a “two cans per person” poster. C. A man pretends to be busy in front of his girlfriend. D. A 50-year-old tries things he has never done before. 35. What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage? A. To prove a theory. B. To offer a solution. C To illustrate a phenomenon. D. To challenge a concept. 【答案】32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要内容是关于稀缺性对人类做决定的影响。 【32题详解】 词义猜测题。由文章第二段中“Scarcity prioritizes our choices and it can make us more effective. The time pressure of a deadline focuses our attention on using what we have most effectively. When we have little time left, we try to get more out of every moment.(稀缺会优先考虑我们的选择，它能让我们更有效率。最后期限的时间压力使我们的注意力集中在最有效地利用我们所拥有的东西上。当我们的时间所剩无几时，我们就会试图从每一刻中获得更多的时间。)”以及划线词下文“and college seniors tend to get the most out of their time before graduation(大学毕业生往往会在毕业前充分利用他们的时间)”可知，当物品变得稀缺时，会更加珍惜，更高效、更充分地去利用所剩余的东西；由此推知“we are more frugal with the toothpaste as the tube starts to run empty(当牙膏快用完的时候，我们会更加frugal使用牙膏)”表达的意思是：当牙膏快用完时，我们会更加珍惜（节俭使用），因此frugal在这里的意思是“节俭的”。A. Economical节俭的，节约的；B. Flexible灵活的；C. Anxious焦虑的；D. Sensible明智的。故选A。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第四段“For an item that is attractive to begin with, its attractiveness will intensify when it is scarce. For instance, warning labels on violent television programs, designed to decrease interest, often backfire and increase in watching the programs. (对于一件一开始就有吸引力的物品来说，当它变得稀缺时，它的吸引力会增强。例如，暴力电视节目的警告标签，旨在降低兴趣，往往适得其反，增加观看节目。)”可知，暴力电视节目上的警告标签本意是减少观看兴趣，但往往会事与愿违，增加人们观看这些节目，这是因为人们往往更想要他们难以获得的东西；由此可知，警告标签未能阻止人们观看暴力节目的原因是人们想要得到他们不能得到的东西。故选D。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第三段中“Many stores strategically create perception of scarcity to motivate consumer behavior. For example, the pricing practice of limiting number of items per person can lead to increased sales. (许多商店策略性地制造稀缺感，以激发消费者的行为。例如，限制每人购买物品数量的定价做法可以增加销售额。)”可知，限制购买数量的策略可以增加销量，这是一个稀缺性策略有效性的例子。因此，选项B“A restaurant puts up a ‘two cans per person’ poster. (一家餐厅贴出“每人两罐”的海报)”符合这一策略的有效性表现。故选B。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“Scarcity is a common condition of human existence. Everyday circumstances of limited resources can make individuals experience a sense of scarcity. Scarcity functions like an obstacle to goal pursuit, which intensify the value of goal. (匮乏是人类生存的普遍状况。资源有限的日常环境会让个人产生一种匮乏感。稀缺性作为目标追求的障碍，强化了目标的价值。)”、第二段的“Scarcity prioritizes our choices and it can make us more effective. (稀缺会优先考虑我们的选择，它能让我们更有效率。)”、第三段的“Many stores strategically create perception of scarcity to motivate consumer behavior. (许多商店策略性地制造稀缺感，以激发消费者的行为。)”可知，作者主要介绍了稀缺性对人类做决定的影响，作者写这篇文章的目的是说明这种现象。故选C。 第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Body shaming involves humiliating (羞辱) someone making negative comments about their body size or shape. ___36___ You may feel unhappy with how your body looks and judge yourself unkindly. However, there are ways to overcome the problem and build body positivity. ___37___ Taking care of yourself is not a selfish act; it’s necessary for your personal well-being. Exercise, eat healthy food, enjoy the company of people who care about you, and spend some time outdoors to refresh your body and your mind. Replacing negative self-talk with positive thoughts can be useful for making you feel better about yourself and your body. ___38___ For example, if you have beautiful hair or eyes, this is just as important as the features you dislike or that others try to ridicule. Social media often emphasizes physical appearance and makes it easy to post hurtful comments about others. Cutting down or stepping away from social media can give you an opportunity to connect in-person and participate in other activities that lift your mood. Communicating face-to-face is nature’s cure of stress. ___39___ Reach out to others for guidance and support and let them know what you have been experiencing. ___40___ Having a safe outlet to express your emotions can help you cope with the distress and humiliation of being body shamed. A. Treat yourself with kindness and love. B. Don’t hide or isolate yourself from others. C. This type of criticism can be made to others or yourself. D. Shift your focus to the things that you like about yourself. E. Being physically active is also important for your overall health and well-being. F. It’s crucial to find someone you trust and feel comfortable sharing your feelings with. G. While nobody is immune to social pressures to look good, any comments about your body are unnecessary. 【答案】36. C 37. A 38. D 39. E 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。本文介绍了“身体羞耻”现象，并提出了应对方法。 【36题详解】 根据前文“Body shaming involves humiliating (羞辱) someone making negative comments about their body size or shape.(“身体羞辱”指的是对某人的身材或体型做出负面评论)”以及后文“You may feel unhappy with how your body looks and judge yourself unkindly. However, there are ways to overcome the problem and build body positivity.(你可能会对自己的外表感到不满意，并对自己不友好。然而，有一些方法可以克服这个问题，建立身体的积极性)”可知，空前是在介绍什么是“身体羞辱”，后文讲述对自己的外表感到不满意，所以空处应是一个过渡句，C项“This type of criticism can be made to others or yourself.(这种批评可以对别人也可以对自己)”承接上文，并引出下文，符合语境。故选C项。 【37题详解】 设空位于段首，为本段中心句，根据后文“Taking care of yourself is not a selfish act; it’s necessary for your personal well-being. Exercise, eat healthy food, enjoy the company of people who care about you, and spend some time outdoors to refresh your body and your mind.(照顾好自己不是自私的行为；这对你的个人幸福是必要的。锻炼身体，吃健康的食物，享受关心你的人的陪伴，花一些时间在户外，让你的身体和思想焕然一新的)”可知，本段主要讲述要善待自己，所以A项“Treat yourself with kindness and love.(善待自己，爱自己)”符合本段主题，为本段中心句。故选A项。 【38题详解】 根据前文“Replacing negative self-talk with positive thoughts can be useful for making you feel better about yourself and your body.(用积极的想法取代消极的自言自语会让你对自己和自己的身体感觉更好)”以及后文“For example, if you have beautiful hair or eyes, this is just as important as the features you dislike or that others try to ridicule.(例如，如果你有美丽的头发或眼睛，这与你不喜欢或别人试图嘲笑的特征一样重要)”可知，空前讲述用积极的想法取代消极的自言自语，后文具体举例，所以空处应是介绍了一种方法，D项“Shift your focus to the things that you like about yourself.(把你的注意力转移到你喜欢自己的事情上)”符合文意，承接上文，引出下文。故选D项。 【39题详解】 根据前文“Social media often emphasizes physical appearance and makes it easy to post hurtful comments about others. Cutting down or stepping away from social media can give you an opportunity to connect in-person and participate in other activities that lift your mood. Communicating face-to-face is nature’s cure of stress.(社交媒体经常强调外表，很容易发布伤害他人的评论。减少或远离社交媒体可以给你一个面对面交流的机会，让你参与其他能提升情绪的活动。面对面交流是缓解压力的自然方法)”可知，本段主要讲述了减少或远离社交媒体，多参与其他能提升情绪的活动，所以E项“Being physically active is also important for your overall health and well-being.(身体活动对你的整体健康和幸福也很重要)”符合本段主题，身体活动也是能提升情绪的活动。故选E项。 【40题详解】 根据前文“Reach out to others for guidance and support and let them know what you have been experiencing.(向他人寻求指导和支持，让他们知道你正在经历什么)”可知，F项“It’s crucial to find someone you trust and feel comfortable sharing your feelings with.(找到一个你信任的人，和他分享你的感受是很重要的)”是对前文的进一步说明，符合主题。故选F项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “Found something!” Susan Baur, a swimmer, ducks into the water. She ___41___, holding a pair of swimming goggles (护目镜). These are passed to a kayaker (皮划艇桨手), who waves them ___42___, like a prize, before throwing them in a basket. When the team returns to ___43___, the women are smiling and cracking jokes about the ___44___ and their pull. Since 2017, Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG), which accepts ___45___ older women as members, has made it its mission to ___46___ trash from ponds across Cape Cod. Many outsiders have expressed their ___47___ to OLAUG for cleaning up the ponds; a number, however, have ___48___ why they refer to themselves as “old ladies”. “You should call yourselves the Mermaids (美人鱼) Against Glitter Litter.” Others have said she should open the group to all ___49___, and even to men. ___50___ they admit that it wasn’t ___51___ a conscious choice, they now believe that the “old lady” ___52___ is a crucial part of what the group is about. “Women over 65 tend to feel the restriction of aging,” Baur says. “Part of the goal of OLAUG is to ___53___ that older women can do a lot more than people might think.” Criticism ___54___, the most common response is “I want to join you”. And after that first dive, the new application excitement is ___55___ with a lot on the waiting list to be one of them. 41. A. surfaces B. surfs C. flows D. bathes 42. A. forward B. back C. overhead D. downward 43. A. border B. home C. pond D. shore 44. A. match B. dive C. voyage D. drag 45. A. precisely B. absolutely C. mainly D. merely 46. A. recover B. reuse C. remove D. release 47. A. gratitude B. concern C. sympathy D. curiosity 48. A. commented B. questioned C. proposed D. suspected 49. A. ages B. ranks C. sections D. genders 50. A. As B. Although C. Since D. Unless 51. A. occasionally B. eventually C. initially D. frequently 52. A. profile B. distinction C. personality D. identity 53. A. demonstrate B. imply C. warn D. declare 54. A. altogether B. beyond C. aside D. besides 55. A. substantial B. infectious C. fierce D. thrilling 【答案】41. A 42. C 43. D 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. B 49. A 50. B 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。一群以老年女性为主的团体“反对水下垃圾的老太太们”（OLAUG）自2017年起致力于清理科德角的池塘垃圾，她们的行动赢得外界感激，但也遭受关于团体名称的质疑。成员们认为“老妇人”这一身份象征着对抗年龄限制，展示老年女性的无限可能。面对批评，OLAUG更收获大量积极反响，申请加入者络绎不绝，热情高涨。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她潜入水中，然后浮出水面，手里拿着一副游泳护目镜。A. surfaces 浮出水面；B. surfs 冲浪；C. flows 流动；D. bathes 洗澡。根据前文的“Susan Baur, a swimmer, ducks into the water”和后文“holding a pair of swimming goggles (护目镜)”可知，Susan Baur 是一名游泳者，之前潜入水中，因此此处应是浮出水面。故选A。 【42题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：皮划艇运动员会将这些球传给皮划艇运动员，皮划艇运动员将球像奖品一样在头顶挥动，然后将球扔进篮子里。A. forward 向前；B. back 回；C. overhead 在头顶上；D. downward 向下。根据前文的“who waves them”可知，此处描述的是皮划艇桨手接收到护目镜后的动作，他应该是在头顶挥动展示，即向其他队员或观众展示。故选C。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当团队回到岸边时，女士们面带微笑，开着关于潜水和她们收获的玩笑。A. border 边界；B. home 家；C. pond 池塘；D. shore 岸边。根据前文的“When the team returns to”可知，团队进行的是水中的清理活动，完成任务后应回到岸边。故选D。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当团队回到岸边时，女士们面带微笑，开着关于潜水和她们收获的玩笑。A. match 比赛；B. dive 潜水；C. voyage 航行；D. drag 拖拽。根据前文的““Found something!” Susan Baur, a swimmer, ducks into the water.”可知，她们进行的是水下垃圾清理活动，因此应是潜水。故选B。 【45题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：自2017年以来，只接受老年女性会员的“反对水下垃圾的老妇人”（OLAUG）就把清除科德角池塘里的垃圾作为自己的使命。A. precisely 精确地；B. absolutely 绝对地；C. mainly 主要地；D. merely 仅仅。根据后文的“older women as members”和“Others have said she should open the group to all 9 , and even to men.”可知，有人表示，这个组织应该向所有年龄段的人开放，甚至包括男性。可推出OLAUG是一个只由老年女性组成的组织。故选D。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：自2017年以来，只接受老年女性会员的“反对水下垃圾的老妇人”（OLAUG）就把清除科德角池塘里的垃圾作为自己的使命。A. recover 恢复；B. reuse 重新使用；C. remove 移除；D. release 释放。根据后文的“trash from ponds across Cape Cod”可知，OLAUG的使命是清理水下垃圾，因此是“移除”池塘中的垃圾。故选C。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：许多外界人士对OLAUG表示感谢，感谢他们清理了池塘；然而，也有人质疑他们为什么称自己为“老妇人”。A. gratitude 感激；B. concern 关心；C. sympathy 同情；D. curiosity 好奇。根据后文的“to OLAUG for cleaning up the ponds”可知，OLAUG的工作有益于环境，因此人们对其表示感激。故选A。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：许多外界人士对OLAUG表示感谢，感谢他们清理了池塘；然而，也有人质疑他们为什么称自己为“老妇人”。A. commented 评论；B. questioned 质疑；C. proposed 提议；D. suspected 怀疑。根据后文的“why they refer to themselves as “old ladies””可知，根据下文的疑问内容，这里是指外界对她们自称“老妇人”提出疑问。故选B。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：其他人则表示，她应该向所有年龄段的人开放这个团体，甚至包括男性。A. ages 年龄；B. ranks 等级；C. sections 部分；D. genders 性别。根据前文的“Others have said she should open the group to all”和后文“and even to men.”可知，这里讨论的是团体成员的年龄限制问题，有人表示，这个组织应该向所有年龄段的人开放。故选A。 【50题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：虽然她他们承认这最初并不是一个有意识的选择，但她们现在认为，“老妇人”的身份是该团体核心的一部分。A. As 随着；B. Although 尽管；C. Since 自从；D. Unless 除非。根据后文的“they admit that it wasn’t 11 a conscious choice, they now believe that the “old lady” 12 is a crucial part of what the group is about.”可知，尽管最初不是有意为之，但现在他们认同这一称呼的意义，前后句意存在转折让步关系，应用although“虽然”引导让步状语从句。故选B。 【51题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：虽然她他们承认这最初并不是一个有意识的选择，但她们现在认为，“老妇人”的身份是该团体核心的一部分。A. occasionally 偶尔；B. eventually 最终；C. initially 最初；D. frequently 频繁地。根据前后文的“a conscious choice, they now believe that the “old lady” 12 is a crucial part of what the group is about.”可知，她们现在认为，“老妇人”的身份是该团体核心的一部分，这里强调的是开始时的情况，最初并不是一个有意识的选择。故选C。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然她他们承认这最初并不是一个有意识的选择，但她们现在认为，“老妇人”的身份是该团体核心的一部分。A. profile 侧面；轮廓；B. distinction 差异；C. personality 个性；D. identity 身份。根据后文的“is a crucial part of what the group is about.”可知，这里指的是将“老妇人”作为团体成员的一种身份认同，“老妇人”的身份是该团体核心的一部分。故选D。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：OLAUG目标的一部分是展示老年女性可以做的事情远比人们想象的要多。A. demonstrate 展示；B. imply 暗示；C. warn 警告；D. declare宣布。根据后文的“that older women can do a lot more than people might think.”可知，该组织目标的一部分是通过行动展示老年女性的能力。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：批评放在一边，最常见的回应是“我想加入你们”。A. altogether 完全地；B. beyond 超过；C. aside 在旁边；D. besides 除了。根据前文的“Criticism”和后文“the most common response is “I want to join you””可知，这里是指把批评意见放到一边，强调的是积极的反应。故选C。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在第一次潜水之后，新申请者的兴奋之情很有感染力，很多人都在等待名单上，希望能成为其中一员。A. substantial 实质性的；B. infectious 有感染力的；C. fierce 凶猛的；D. thrilling 刺激的。根据前文的“the new application excitement is”和后文“with a lot on the waiting list to be one of them”可知，此处形容新成员的兴奋情绪具有感染性，吸引更多人想加入。故选B。 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。 Dunhuang is famous for its ancient Mogao Caves, ___56___ treasure house of Buddhist art and texts. Over the past 30 years, the concept of Digital Dunhuang ___57___ (emerge). Digital Dunhuang involves the use of modern technology such as 3D scanning and virtual reality (VR) to create digital copies of the caves and their ___58___ (price) contents. By doing so, it breaks ___59___ geographical barriers and allows people from anywhere to experience the beauty of these artworks without physically being there. One notable project within Digital Dunhuang is the creation of a virtual library where ___60___ (scan) Buddhist texts are stored and can be accessed online. This not only aids in the ___61___ (preserve) of the delicate documents but also facilitates research and education globally. Furthermore, the VR headset offers such an authentic scene of the cave ___62___ users can have a close-up view of the wall paintings and sculptures. This technology even permits a behind-the-scenes look at restoration efforts, ___63___ (develop) an understanding of the challenges faced in protecting these ancient wonders. In essence, Digital Dunhuang is a proof of ___64___ cutting-edge technology can serve as a powerful tool for cultural conservation. It provides a bridge between ancient history and the modern world, ensuring that the legacy of Dunhuang remains alive and accessible for generations ____65____ (come). 【答案】56. a 57. has emerged 58. priceless 59. down##through 60. scanned 61. preservation 62. that 63. developing 64. how 65. to come 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。敦煌莫高窟借助数字技术变身虚拟宝库，跨越空间局限，让人们在线探索佛教艺术，VR技术更让古老洞窟栩栩如生，为文物保护与传承开辟新径。 【56题详解】 考查冠词。句意：敦煌以其古老的莫高窟而闻名，这是一个佛教艺术和文本的宝库。表示泛指“一个宝库”，且treasure以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【57题详解】 考查时态、主谓一致。句意：在过去的30年里，数字敦煌的概念已经出现。根据时间状语Over the past 30 years可知，谓语动词emerge应用现在完成时，主语the concept of Digital Dunhuang为单数，助动词用has。故填has emerged。 【58题详解】 考查形容词。句意：数字敦煌涉及使用现代技术，如3D扫描和虚拟现实（VR），来创建洞穴极其珍贵内容的数字复制品。本空用形容词priceless“极珍贵的”，作定语，修饰名词contents。故填priceless。 【59题详解】 考查介词。句意：通过这样做，它打破了地理障碍，使来自任何地方的人们都能体验到这些艺术品的美，而不必亲自到场。break down/through为固定短语，意为“打破”。故填down/through。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：数字敦煌的一个重要项目是创建一个虚拟图书馆，在那里存储了扫描的佛教文本，并且可以在线访问。where引导的定语从句谓语为are stored，此处为非谓语动词，texts与scan“扫描”之间为被动关系，故用过去分词scanned，作定语，修饰texts。故填scanned。 【61题详解】 考查名词。句意：这不仅有助于保护这些脆弱的文件，也有助于全球的研究和教育。the后应填名词preservation“保护”，作in的宾语。故填preservation。 【62题详解】 考查结果状语从句。句意：此外，VR头盔提供了如此真实的洞穴场景，用户可以近距离观看壁画和雕塑。such...that...引导结果状语从句，意为“如此……以至于……”。故填that。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这项技术甚至允许了解修复工作的幕后情况，从而增进对保护这些古代奇观所面临的挑战的理解。本句谓语为permits，此处为非谓语动词，该空后内容是前句造成的自然而然的结果，故用现在分词developing，作结果状语。故填developing。 【64题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：本质上，数字敦煌证明了前沿技术如何能成为文化保护的强大工具。本空引导宾语从句，在从句中作方式状语，应用连接副词how引导。故填how。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它在古代历史和现代世界之间架起了一座桥梁，确保敦煌的遗产能够流传下去，让后代也能接触得到。that引导的宾语从句谓语为remains，此处为非谓语动词，用不定式to come作generations的后置定语。故填to come。 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，你们学校这学期开设了烹饪课程，指导学生制作传统中式菜肴，请向英文校报Student Forum栏目投稿，内容包括： 1. 上课感受； 2. 课程介绍； 3. 改进建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Exploring Traditional Chinese Cuisine in the School Kitchen ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Exploring Traditional Chinese Cuisine in the School Kitchen Last semester, I had the precious opportunity to attend our school’s cooking course, where I acquired some cooking skills and fostered a deeper appreciation for traditional Chinese cuisine and culture. The course covered a wide range of topics, from basic knife skills to the preparations of classic dishes like dumplings and Kung Pao chicken. Classes were conducted in a hands-on manner, with the instructor guiding us step by step while encouraging us to experiment and innovate. To enhance the course, we are expecting more regional dishes on the menu. A digital platform is also desired for sharing post-class recipes, photos and experiences. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。学校这学期开设了烹饪课程，指导学生制作传统中式菜肴，要求考生按照要求向英文校报Student Forum栏目投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 宝贵的：precious→ valuable 机会：opportunity→ chance 获得：acquire→ obtain 促进：foster→ promote 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Classes were conducted in a hands-on manner, with the instructor guiding us step by step while encouraging us to experiment and innovate. 拓展句：Classes were conducted in a hands-on manner, in which the instructor guided us step by step while encouraging us to experiment and innovate. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Last semester, I had the precious opportunity to attend our school’s cooking course, where I acquired some cooking skills and fostered a deeper appreciation for traditional Chinese cuisine and culture.（运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】To enhance the course, we are expecting more regional dishes on the menu.（运用了不定式To enhance作目的状语） 第二节 （满分25分） 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。 Sarah had unspeakable pain because she had to raise her children alone. But over time, she changed too much, looking skinny in the mirror, with dark bags under her eyes. She knew she had to stop burning herself out before it was too late. So she emailed her manager that she was taking an urgent day off. It had to be the best day ever. Sarah hated instant coffee but didn’t have time for anything else. But not now. Sarah placed her favorite coffee maker on the stove and walked to the kitchen windowsill, enjoying her company when her phone rang loudly from her bedroom. “Yes?” “Hello, Sarah! How are you doing?” “Natalie? Oh, my goodness! Is this really you?” …Natalie was Sarah’s friend, but they’d lost touch after Natalie and her husband moved to Europe. Unfortunately, Sarah got so carried away by the conversation that she completely forgot about her coffee on the stove. The weather turned harsh, and strong winds blew the window curtain toward the stove, causing it to catch fire. Sarah put the phone down immediately when she smelled something burning and the smoke caused her to cough. Sarah’s house was reduced to a pile of charred wreckage (残骸). Her neighbors looked at her pityingly and offered to shelter her until she could find a place to live. But Sarah couldn’t take their favor. She knew no one wanted to see a swarm of children at home, especially in the current economy. Sarah and her children had been dragged to a shelter in the street. A few months later, it was Sarah’s birthday. She decided to take her children out for a good lunch and then get back to her work. But they didn’t want to and had a strange request. They blindfolded (蒙住眼睛) her, guiding her out of the house. Sarah had no clue what her children had planned for her. She knew they were heading somewhere far from the homeless shelter since they were on a bus at some point. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As Sarah did remove the blindfold, her hands went to her mouth in shock. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Her neighbors had actually built her a new home. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 As Sarah did remove the blindfold, her hands went to her mouth in shock. She couldn’t believe her children had brought her to the same place where her house had been engulfed in flames months ago. But now, a new, beautiful home stood before them. For a moment, Sarah felt like her mind was playing tricks on her. She even pinched herself to check if it was all real, and IT WAS! Right then, Sarah saw her neighbors pouring out of their houses, rushing toward her and her children, all singing “Happy Birthday” to her. Sarah burst into tears as she understood everything. Her neighbors had actually built her a new home. They took Sarah’s old house’s design as a basis and rebuilt it with safety installations done. When the house was finally complete, they couldn’t contact her because she wouldn’t answer their calls. So they decided to surprise her by roping her children into their birthday party plan! “Oh god…” Sarah sobbed. “How…How am I supposed to thank you all? I will pay you back. I assure you!” A couple of days later, Sarah moved into the house with her kids and the entire neighborhood became like a big, loving family who shared their joys and sorrows. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以人物为线索展开。莎拉独自抚养孩子，承受着难以言说的痛苦。意识到必须改变现状，她向经理请假一天。那天，她本想享受悠闲时光，结果厨房意外失火，房屋被毁。邻居虽表同情并提供帮助，但莎拉担心连累他们，带着孩子们住进了收容所。数月后，在莎拉生日这天，孩子们为她准备了惊喜，蒙上她的眼睛带她外出，踏上了一场神秘而温馨的庆祝之旅。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“当萨拉摘下眼罩时，她的手震惊地伸到嘴边。”可知，第一段可以描写具体让萨拉震惊的事情和动作。 ②由第二段句首内容“她的邻居实际上给她建了一个新家。”可知，第二段可以描写得知真相后，萨拉的语言和感受。 2.续写线索：摘下眼罩—看到新家—得知真相—感谢—感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①吞没：engulf/swallow ②捉弄：play tricks on/make fun of ③冲，迅速移动：rush/dash 情绪类 ①（使）吃惊，（使）感到意外：surprise/amaze ②快乐：joy/happiness 【点睛】【高分句型1】She couldn’t believe her children had brought her to the same place where her house had been engulfed in flames months ago.( 运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句、where引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】She even pinched herself to check if it was all real, and IT WAS! ( 运用了if引导的宾语从句、不定式to check作目的状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null