精品解析：2024届安徽省皖江名校联盟高三下学期二模英语试题

英 语 考生注意： 1.本试卷分四部分，共8页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。 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】 When will the game end? A. At 3:40 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 4:20 pm. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: The game is so exciting. By the way, what is the time now? M: It’s 3:40 p. m. Only 20 minutes left before it’s finished. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who did the man get the book from? A. Hannah. B. Tom. C. Deborah. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Where did you get the book, George? Did your brother Tom get it? M: No, Deborah lent it to me. Everyone wants to read it. I have to give it to Hannah when I finish reading it. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and parent. B. Professor and student. C. Classmates. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Ms. Green, I am afraid if your son keeps annoying other students in class, I’ll have to ask you to find another school for him. W: I’m so sorry, Mr. Peterson. I promise I’ll teach him to behave. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do first? A. Save the file on a U-disk. B. Print the report. C. Repair the printer. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: I have finished my report, but the printer is broken. What should I do? W: Save the file on a U-disk first and bring it to my home. You can use my printer. M: That’s a great idea. 5. 【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 cinema. B. In a furniture shop. C. In the woman’s house. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Wow, I like the color of the walls. Why did you decide on purple? W: I was inspired by a movie I saw last month. M: I think you should get a new carpet. This one doesn’t match any other thing in the room. 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. How much will the woman pay for the mirror in all? A. $60. B. $80. C. $200. 7. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Mother and son. C. Salesperson and customer. 【答案】6. B 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Henry, look at this old mirror with a wooden stand. It must be a few hundred years old. M: Yes. But I don’t think it’ll fit our bedroom. W: I am thinking we can buy it for your mother. Doesn’t she like old things? M: That sounds like a good idea. So how much does it cost? W: Just 60 dollars. But we’ll have to pay 20 dollars for delivery if the product costs less than 200 dollars. M: Well, I think it’s really worth the cost. I’m sure Mom will love it. Let’s get it for her as a surprise. W: OK. And now let’s keep looking for a table for our dining room. M: OK. 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. How does the man suggest the woman get information? A. By visiting the school. B. By making telephone calls. C. By talking with the graduate students. 9. What should the questions focus on according to the man? A. Courses. B. Special training. C. Teachers. 【答案】8. B 9. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Sir, how can I get information of my desirable school through the Internet? M: The information that you get from the Internet is too general. I suggest you call them personally after looking at the web page for the departments you like. W: I see, even talk to the graduate students. M: Right. The graduate students always have a good command of that information. W: But if I visit the school, what should I do? M: Be sure to ask these questions such as which professor is still active, who are good advisors, how many times can you get tutored specially a term, etc. W: I see. Thank you. 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】 10. What does the woman suggest Mike do? A. Receive education online. B. Ask a professor for help. C. Apply to Harvard. 11. What do we know about edX? A. Its courses are free. B. A certificate is accessible. C. It offers live lessons sometimes. 12. How does Mike find the woman’s advice? A. Impractical. B. Average. C. Helpful. 【答案】10. A 11. B 12. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Mike, how is work? M: Not so good. I often face challenges at work that I find very hard to handle. I really regret not having gone to college. W: Why not try a trusted platform for online education? You can find a lot of college-level courses on the Internet. M: Could you recommend such a platform? W: Certainly. You can give edX a shot. It’s founded by Harvard and MIT. The courses are created and taught by professors from top universities. M: That’s great. Are the courses free? W: No, but they are definitely much cheaper than an actual college course. You can also achieve a certificate when you complete them. M: Are the courses pre-recorded? W: Yes. Users can learn at their own pace. However, all assignments are due when the course ends. M: Well, I’ll certainly give it a try. I do want to be more learned and gain some useful skills through some online courses. 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】 13. What day is it today? A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. 14. Why is the fair held? A. To raise money for a hospital. B. To advertise the local hands. C. To sell more real treasures. 15. How will the woman give a hand for the fair? A. By serving food. B. By giving a performance. C. By helping in an art show. 16. When will a big charity event be held? A. On Friday evening. B. On Saturday morning. C. On Saturday afternoon. 【答案】13. B 14. A 15. A 16. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Mike, are you going to the fair the day after tomorrow? M: What fair? W: The annual fair that Riverdale puts on the first Saturday in June to raise money for the Riverdale Hospital. The fair is going to be held in the park this year. Haven’t you noticed the tents that have already been put up? M: Yes, I have. What are they for? W: They are for special events and displays. I’m going to help serve food at the food tent on Saturday afternoon. M: Sounds good. Ah, I hear the local bands will give a performance. Is that part of the fair? W: Well, that will be at the entertainment tent, but that event will be on Friday evening before the fair starts. The fair starts with a big charity event on Saturday morning and there will be some real treasures for sale then. There will be an art show on Saturday afternoon and a special game tent just for children. M: And all the profits from the fair go to support the hospital? What a good idea! 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】 17. Why do British people leave the radio or the TV on for their pets? A. To let their pets sleep well. B. To make their pets less lonely. C. To stop their pets being noisy. 18. How do most dogs feel while listening to classical music? A. Relaxed. B. Excited. C. Bored. 19 Where can people buy special cat music? A. At a pet shop. B. At a record store. C. On the Internet. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. How pet owners recognize their pets. B. How we can get along well with pets. C. How dogs and cats react to human music. 【答案】17. B 18. A 19. C 20. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Are you a pet owner? A study shows that British people with dogs or cats would like to turn on the radio or the TV while they’re away from home for their pets. They want to make the pets feel less lonely. But do your pets like this? Sometimes dogs respond to human music. The study found that classical music appeared to have a calming effect on the dogs. Some of them chose to simply lie down to listen to it. Meanwhile, music by the heavy metal band seemed to excite the dogs. Finally, pop music, much like the sounds of human conversations, appeared to have no effect on them. For cats, they hardly respond to human music because their hearing range is different from that of humans. So what they hear when they listen to our music is different from what we hear. Scientists once tried to see what would happen if they played “cat music” for the cats. They asked the musician David Teie to make special music for cats. And, it turns out, when playing this music to 47 cats in the study compared to playing two different classical music pieces, the cats paid more attention to the cat music. Good news for cat lovers is that they can buy special cat music online. David Teie created cat music for sale online. 第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A There’s nothing like graduating to make you want a celebratory vacation. So, where should you go once you graduate? Iceland With stunning bays, shooting geysers (间歇喷泉), natural hot springs and the northern lights — Iceland offers an otherworldly reset from your studies. A nature-first vacation, try and dedicate some time beyond the beautiful capital Reykjavik. You’ll need a large budget to chase waterfalls, sip pints and toast your graduation in Iceland, but you’ll look at the world entirely anew. Florence, Italy Florence offers a decadence (颓废) and youthfulness that is easier to access than in Rome or Naples, and its Renaissance beauty will fill your aching heart if you don’t want to leave university or college. Marvel at Botticelli’s masterpiece, the Birth of Venus, in the Uffizi and wander the expansive Boboli Gardens. Luxuriate with two-hour dinners on one of their many piazzas, climb to the top of the fabled Duomo to take in the rolling hills in the distance. There is so much to love about Florence, but like most major cities in Italy, it can be expensive, but it’s the price you pay to heal your heartache. Greece Few places have the same vacation appeal as Greece. With its hot, sunny climate and brilliant museums, especially the Acropolis Museum, the fantastic restaurants and endless island hopping opportunities, it’s hard to have a dull moment. Pro-tip: Don’t skip Athens. The birthplace of Western civilization and a paradise for thinkers, artists and scientists, come see the starting place for man’s greatest ideas. Vietnam Affordable, beautiful and warm, a graduation trip to Vietnam gets you out of your comfort zone. Get lost in a sea of mopeds in Hanoi and slurp pho on stools along the sidewalk. Head up to Halong Bay, where you can tour its limestone islands on a junk boat. 21. If we want to enjoy the beautiful northern lights, where should we go? A. Iceland. B. Florence. C. Athens. D. Vietnam. 22. What do Iceland and Florence have in common? A. We can fill our aching heart. B. There are many delicious piazzas. C. Both need a large budget. D. Both have a long and prosperous history. 23. Why should we not skip Athens if we have our vocation in Greece? A. Because we appreciate many masters’ artworks. B. Because we can visit many brilliant museums. C. Because we will never have a dull moment. D. Because Western civilization originates from here. 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个旅游国家的情况。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Iceland部分中“With stunning bays, shooting geysers (间歇喷泉), natural hot springs and the northern lights—Iceland offers an otherworldly reset from your studies.(迷人的海湾，喷射间歇泉，天然温泉和北极光——冰岛为你的学习提供了一个超凡脱俗的重置)”可知，如果我们想欣赏美丽的北极光，我们应该去冰岛。故选A。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Iceland部分中“You’ll need a large budget to chase waterfalls, sip pints and toast your graduation in Iceland, but you’ll look at the world entirely anew.(你需要一大笔预算去冰岛看瀑布、喝啤酒、为毕业祝酒，但你会以全新的视角看待这个世界)”以及Florence部分中“There is so much to love about Florence, but like most major cities in Italy, it can be expensive, but it’s the price you pay to heal your heartache.(佛罗伦萨有很多值得爱的地方，但像意大利大多数主要城市一样，这里的物价可能很贵，但这是你为治愈心痛而付出的代价)”可知，冰岛和佛罗伦萨的共同之处是都需要大量预算。故选C。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Greece部分中“Pro-tip: Don’t skip Athens. The birthplace of Western civilization and a paradise for thinkers, artists and scientists, come see the starting place for man’s greatest ideas.(小贴士：不要错过雅典。西方文明的发源地，思想家、艺术家和科学家的天堂，来看看人类最伟大思想的发源地)”可知，不能错过雅典是因为西方文明起源于此。故选D。 B Archaeologists said on Wednesday they have unearthed the oldest wooden structure ever discovered, dating from nearly half a million years ago, which suggests that our ancestors may have been more advanced than previously thought. The exceptionally well-preserved wooden structure was found at Kalambo Falls in the north of Zambia near the border with Tanzania. It dates back at least 476,000 years, well before the evolution of Homo sapiens (智人), according to a study describing the find in the journal Nature. The wood bears cut marks showing that stone tools were used to join two large logs to make the structure, which is believed to be a walkway or platform raised above the seasonally wet surroundings. A collection of wooden tools, including a wedge (楔子) and a digging stick, were also discovered at the site. The ancestors of humans were already known to use wood at this time, but for limited purposes such as starting a fire or hunting. “The structure involves the intentional shaping of two trees to create a framework of two interlocking sup-ports,” Larry Barham, an archaeologist at the University of Liverpool in England and the study’s lead author, said. “A notch (槽口) was cut into the overlying log and the underlying tree was shaped to fit through the notch. This arrangement prevents the overlying log from moving side to side, giving stability to the structure.” Discoveries involving such ancient wood are rare because it tends to rot, leaving behind little trace for historical record. But the high level of water at Kalambo Falls is believed to have preserved the structure over the centuries. “The finds from Kalambo Falls indicate that these earlier humans, like Homo sapiens, had the capacity to alter their surroundings, creating a built environment,” Barham said. “Use of wood in this way suggests the cognitive ability to these early humans was greater than we have believed based on stone tools alone.” 24. What does the discovery imply? A. Our ancestors had advanced science technology. B. Our ancestors were more advanced than thought before. C. Our ancestors could make advanced wooden houses then. D. Our ancestors could use wood to make a fire or hunt. 25. What did Larry Barham try to convey? A. The wood structure was quite common in ancient times. B. The wood arrangement still lack stability to the structure. C. The wood structure displays our ancestors’ wisdom. D. The wood structure was used to build a stable house. 26. Why is the wood structure preserved so well over centuries? A. Because it was made of good wood near Kalambo Falls. B. Because it was preserved well by local people near Kalambo Falls. C. Because the local people used some special techniques to preserve it. D. Because the wood structure dipped in deep water can be preserved well. 27. What might be the best title of this article? A. Wood Structure Found Displays Modern Technology B. World’s Oldest Wooden Structure Discovered in Zambia C. Wood Structure Found Proves Scientists’ theory. D. Our Ancestors Contribute a lot to Our Science Advancement. 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了考古学家在赞比亚发现的世界上最古老的木结构，其历史可追溯至近50万年前，这一发现表明我们的祖先可能比之前认为的更先进。该木结构展示了古代人类使用工具和技术改变环境的能力，对于理解人类认知发展具有重要意义。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Archaeologists said on Wednesday they have unearthed the oldest wooden structure ever discovered, dating from nearly half a million years ago, which suggests that our ancestors may have been more advanced than previously thought.(考古学家周三表示，他们发现了有史以来最古老的木结构，可以追溯到近50万年前，这表明我们的祖先可能比以前认为的更先进)”可知，这一发现暗示了我们的祖先可能比之前认为的更加先进。故选B。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段““The structure involves the intentional shaping of two trees to create a framework of two interlocking sup-ports,” Larry Barham, an archaeologist at the University of Liverpool in England and the study’s lead author, said. “A notch (槽口) was cut into the overlying log and the underlying tree was shaped to fit through the notch. This arrangement prevents the overlying log from moving side to side, giving stability to the structure.”(该研究的主要作者、英国利物浦大学的考古学家拉里·巴勒姆说：“这种结构包括有意塑造两棵树，以形成两个相互连接的支撑物的框架。”。“在上面的原木上切了一个缺口，下面的树的形状适合穿过缺口。这种布置防止了上面的原木左右移动，从而使结构保持稳定。”)”以及最后一段的““The finds from Kalambo Falls indicate that these earlier humans, like Homo sapiens, had the capacity to alter their surroundings, creating a built environment,” Barham said.(巴勒姆说：“卡兰博瀑布的发现表明，这些早期的人类和智人一样，有能力改变周围环境，创造一个建筑环境。”)”可推知，巴勒姆想传达的是木结构体现了祖先的智慧。故选C。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“Discoveries involving such ancient wood are rare because it tends to rot, leaving behind little trace for historical record. But the high level of water at Kalambo Falls is believed to have preserved the structure over the centuries.(涉及这种古老木材的发现是罕见的，因为它容易腐烂，几乎没有留下历史记录的痕迹。但卡兰博瀑布的高水位被认为是几个世纪以来保护了这座建筑的原因)”可知，涉及这种古老木材的发现是罕见的，因为它容易腐烂，几乎没有留下历史记录的痕迹。但卡兰博瀑布的高水位被认为是几个世纪以来保护了这座建筑的原因。故选D。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Archaeologists said on Wednesday they have unearthed the oldest wooden structure ever discovered, dating from nearly half a million years ago, which suggests that our ancestors may have been more advanced than previously thought.(考古学家周三表示，他们发现了有史以来最古老的木结构，可以追溯到近50万年前，这表明我们的祖先可能比以前认为的更先进)”以及全文可知，文章主要报道了在赞比亚发现的最古老的木质结构，这一发现对理解人类历史和技术进步有重要影响。所以“赞比亚发现世界上最古老的木结构”适合作本文的标题。故选B。 C Approximately half of working-age Americans are struggling to pay for health care expenses, according to a new analysis, which also found around 1 in 3 individuals are struggling with some form of health care debt. Findings released Thursday from the first-ever Health Care Affordability Survey from the Commonwealth Fund show 51% of adults between 19 and 64 years old said it was either very or somewhat difficult for them and their family to afford their health care costs, including 43% of people who reported having employer-based health insurance and 57% who had health insurance through a marketplace or individual plan. About half of working-age adults with Medicare coverage and 45% of those insured under Medicaid (医疗补助) also reported having difficulty paying health care costs. Notably, 65% of working-age adults also said price inflation for other goods and services in the past year had affected their or their family’s ability to afford health care. The survey, concerning a nationally representative sample of nearly 7,900 people 19 and older in the U. S., was conducted from mid-April through July of this year. It follows a separate analysis from research organization KFF that showed both health insurance costs for employer-sponsored plans and worker contributions to those plans ticked up in 2023. The newly published analysis found that 38% of respondents cited affordability as the reason they or a family member skipped or delayed getting needed health care services or filling prescription medication in the past 12 months, including 29% of people with employer-based coverage, 37% who were covered by individual and marketplace health plans, 42% who had Medicare and 39% who were covered by Medicaid. More than 6 in 10 people who lacked any type of health insurance said they or a family member delayed or skipped care because they couldn’t afford it. And among all those who reported skipping or delaying care, 57% said a health problem got worse as a result. 28. How does the article present Americans’ health care payment situation? A. By citing data. B. By giving examples. C. By giving reasons. D. By making comparisons. 29. What leads to most working-age Americans’ difficulty in paying health care costs? A. Their heavy debt. B. Unemployment. C. Higher cost of living. D. Higher health care payment. 30. What may the underlined phrase in the fourth paragraph mean? A. Declined. B. Climbed up. C. Remained stable. D. Kept uncertain. 31. What may happen to those who lacked any type of health insurance? A. They may get worse if they have health problems. B. They are sure to obtain help from the government. C. They may have to skip or delay any health problems. D. They may not get affected with any diseases. 【答案】28. A 29. C 30. B 31. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了根据一项新的分析，大约一半的工作年龄的美国人正在努力支付医疗费用，该分析还发现，大约三分之一的人正在与某种形式的医疗债务作斗争。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Findings released Thursday from the first-ever Health Care Affordability Survey from the Commonwealth Fund show 51% of adults between 19 and 64 years old said it was either very or somewhat difficult for them and their family to afford their health care costs, including 43% of people who reported having employer-based health insurance and 57% who had health insurance through a marketplace or individual plan.( 联邦基金首次进行的医疗负担能力调查周四公布的调查结果显示，在19岁至64岁的成年人中，51%的人表示，他们和家人负担医疗费用非常困难或有些困难，其中43%的人表示拥有雇主提供的医疗保险，57%的人通过市场或个人计划购买了医疗保险)”；第四段“The survey, concerning a nationally representative sample of nearly 7,900 people 19 and older in the U. S., was conducted from mid-April through July of this year.(该调查于今年4月中旬至7月进行，涉及美国近7900名19岁及以上的全国代表性样本)”以及倒数第二段“The newly published analysis found that 38% of respondents cited affordability as the reason they or a family member skipped or delayed getting needed health care services or filling prescription medication in the past 12 months, including 29% of people with employer-based coverage, 37% who were covered by individual and marketplace health plans, 42% who had Medicare and 39% who were covered by Medicaid.(新发布的分析发现，38%的受访者表示，在过去12个月里，他们或家庭成员没有或推迟获得所需的医疗服务或服用处方药的原因是负担得起，其中29%的人拥有雇主提供的医疗保险，37%的人拥有个人和市场健康计划，42%的人拥有医疗保险，39%的人拥有医疗补助)”可知，作者主要通过举出数据说明观点。故选A。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Notably, 65% of working-age adults also said price inflation for other goods and services in the past year had affected their or their family’s ability to afford health care.(值得注意的是，65%的工作年龄成年人还表示，过去一年其他商品和服务的价格上涨影响了他们或家人支付医疗费用的能力)”可知，较高的生活成本导致大多数处于工作年龄的美国人难以支付医疗费用。故选C。 【30题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“About half of working-age adults with Medicare coverage and 45% of those insured under Medicaid (医疗补助) also reported having difficulty paying health care costs.(大约一半有医疗保险的适龄工作成年人和45%有医疗补助的人也表示难以支付医疗费用)”以及划线词上文“It follows a separate analysis from research organization KFF that showed both health insurance costs for employer-sponsored plans and worker contributions to those plans”可知，工薪阶层买保险能力下降，另一方面雇主赞助计划的健康保险费用和工人对这些计划的贡献有所上升，故划线词意思是“上升”。故选B。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“More than 6 in 10 people who lacked any type of health insurance said they or a family member delayed or skipped care because they couldn’t afford it. And among all those who reported skipping or delaying care, 57% said a health problem got worse as a result.(在没有任何类型医疗保险的人中，超过六成的人表示，他们或家庭成员推迟或跳过了医疗，因为他们负担不起。在所有报告跳过或延迟治疗的人中，57%的人表示健康问题因此恶化)”可知，那些没有任何类型的健康保险的人如果有健康问题，他们可能会变得更糟。故选A。 D The world’s population is aging: by 2025, people aged 60 or above will represent 20 percent of the global population. The gains in socioeconomic development mean that many people are reaching old age healthier, wealthier and better educated than previous generations. With significant purchasing power and specific needs, older people in developed and emerging economies are seen as the fastest growing consumer group in the world, offering opportunities for business growth for many major industries. The market for products and services aimed at people aged over 50—known as the “silver economy”—is currently estimated to be worth $ 15 trillion globally and is expected to rise exponentially (以指数方式) as the number of older people continues to grow. Importantly, the “silver economy” can contribute to a country’s social development alongside the economic gains because when businesses set out to boost their profits by designing solutions to the challenges faced by older people, they can also create social value by improving the quality of life of people as they age. China has the largest number of older people in the world with 216.8 million of its population aged 65 or above, and that number is set to increase to 400 million by 2050. As a result, China’s “silver economy” is projected to triple in value, from $750 billion in 2020 to $2.1 trillion by 2030, and could reach a value of $4.2 trillion, accounting for 10 percent of China’s GDP by 2035. The recently published “Opinions on Developing the Silver Economy and Improving the Well-being of Older Person” is China’s first specific policy guideline for the development of China’s “silver economy”, and China’s experience over the next decade can offer important insights for emerging economies into how best to meet the needs of an aging population while also maximizing the economic development opportunities from such a dramatic shift. 32. What does “silver economy” mean? A. The economy related to silver mine industry. B. The economy concerning aging population. C. The economy dealing with social development. D. The economy connected with next generation. 33. What is the future of “silver economy” according the article? A. Uncertain. B. Pessimistic. C. Negative. D. Promising. 34. What can we infer from the fourth paragraph? A. China is not worried about its aging population. B. China will not experience aging population problem. C. China’s silver economy will boom in the near future. D. The aging population doesn’t make sense in China. 35. How did China tackle with the aging population? A. China published its first specific policy guideline. B. China offered precious experience for other countries. C. China made a dramatic shift in economy development. D. China maximized its silver economy development. 【答案】32. B 33. D 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了全球人口老龄化背景下“银发经济”的崛起、市场潜力及中国应对老龄化所采取的措施与未来展望。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段的“The market for products and services aimed at people aged over 50—known as the “silver economy”—is currently estimated to be worth $ 15 trillion globally and is expected to rise exponentially (以指数方式) as the number of older people continues to grow.(针对50岁以上人群的产品和服务市场被称为“银发经济”，目前全球价值估计为15万亿美元，随着老年人数量的持续增长，预计将呈指数级增长)”可知，“silver economy”是面向50岁以上人群的产品和服务市场，即与人口老龄化有关的经济。故选B。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Importantly, the “silver economy” can contribute to a country’s social development alongside the economic gains because when businesses set out to boost their profits by designing solutions to the challenges faced by older people, they can also create social value by improving the quality of life of people as they age.(重要的是，“银发经济”可以为一个国家的社会发展和经济收益做出贡献，因为当企业开始通过设计应对老年人面临的挑战的解决方案来提高利润时，它们也可以通过提高老年人的生活质量来创造社会价值。)”可推知，“silver economy”的未来是充满希望的，因为其价值预计会持续快速增长。故选D。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段的“As a result, China’s “silver economy” is projected to triple in value, from $750 billion in 2020 to $2.1 trillion by 2030, and could reach a value of $4.2 trillion, accounting for 10 percent of China’s GDP by 2035.(因此，中国的“银发经济”价值预计将翻三番，从2020年的7500亿美元增至2030年的2.1万亿美元，到2035年可能达到4.2万亿美元，占中国GDP的10%。)”可推知，这些数据表明中国的“银发经济”在未来将会有显著的增长。故选C。 【35题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The recently published “Opinions on Developing the Silver Economy and Improving the Well-being of Older Person” is China’s first specific policy guideline for the development of China’s “silver economy”, and China’s experience over the next decade can offer important insights for emerging economies into how best to meet the needs of an aging population while also maximizing the economic development opportunities from such a dramatic shift.(最近发表的《关于发展银发经济和改善老年人福祉的意见》是中国发展“银发经济”的第一个具体政策指南，中国未来十年的经验可以为新兴经济体提供重要的见解，让他们了解如何最好地满足人口老龄化的需求，同时最大限度地利用这一巨大转变带来的经济发展机会。)”可知，中国通过发布首个针对“银发经济”发展的具体政策指南来应对人口老龄化问题。故选A。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Developing and maintaining healthy friendships involves give-and -take. ____36____ Letting friends know you care about them and appreciate them can help strengthen your bond. It’s as important for you to be a good friend as it is to surround yourself with good friends. To nurture your friendships: Be kind. This most-basic behavior remains the core of successful relationships. ____37____ Every act of kindness and every expression of gratitude are deposits into this account, while criticism and negativity draw down the account. Be a good listener. ____38____ Let the other person know you are paying close attention through eye contact, body language and occasional brief comments such as, “That sounds fun.” When friends share details of hard times or difficult experiences, be empathetic, but don’t give advice unless your friends ask for it. Open up. Build intimacy with your friends by opening up about yourself. Being willing to disclose personal experiences and concerns shows that your friend holds a special place in your life, and it may deepen your connection. ____39____ Being responsible, reliable and dependable is key to forming strong friendships. You’re your engagements and arrive on time. Follow through on commitments you’ve made to your friends. When your friends share confidential information, keep it private. Make yourself available. ____40____ Make an effort to see new friends regularly, and to check in with them in between meet ups. You may feel awkward the first few times you talk on the phone or get together, but this feeling is likely to pass as you get more comfortable with each other. A. Show that you can be trusted. B. Ask what’s going on in your friends’ lives. C Think of friendship as an emotional bank account. D. It’s never too late to reconnect with old friends. E. Building a close friendship takes time—together. F. Invest time in making friends and strengthening your friendships. G. Sometimes you’re the one giving support, and other times you’re on the receiving end. 【答案】36. G 37. C 38. B 39. A 40. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是篇说明文。健康的友谊是需要双方的付出和接受的，文章主要讲述了应该如何培养友谊。 【36题详解】 根据上一句“Developing and maintaining healthy friendships involves give-and -take.”（发展和维持健康的友谊需要付出和接受。），选项G. Sometimes you’re the one giving support, and other times you’re on the receiving end.（有时你是给予支持的一方，有时你是接受支持的一方。）具体解释了上句中的“give-and-take”是指健康的友谊既要给予对方支持，又要接受对方支持，承接上文；下一句“Letting friends know you care about them and appreciate them can help strengthen your bond.”（让朋友知道你关心他们，感激他们，这有助于加强你们的关系。）进一步说明了选项G提到的给予和接受朋友支持，可以让朋友知道你关心并感谢他们，从而可以加强你们之间的友谊，衔接下文。故选G。 【37题详解】 根据下一句“Every act of kindness and every expression of gratitude are deposits into this account, while criticism and negativity draw down the account.”（每一个善意的行为和每一次感激的表达都是在这个账户上存钱，而批评和消极则会减少这个账户。），选项C. Think of friendship as an emotional bank account.（把友谊想象成一个情感银行账户。）中的“bank account”与下句中的“this account”和“the account”相对应，表达了善意和感激的行为可以使这个账户增值，反之减值，语意衔接合理。故选C。 【38题详解】 根据本段主题句“Be a good listener.”（做一个好的倾听者。），选项B. Ask what’s going on in your friends’ lives.（问问你朋友的生活中发生了什么。）提出了可以询问朋友的问题，下一句“Let the other person know you are paying close attention through eye contact, body language and occasional brief comments such as, “That sounds fun.” ”（通过眼神交流、肢体语言和偶尔简短的评论，比如“听起来很有趣”，让对方知道你在密切关注。）表明了朋友在回答你的问题时，你应该如何让朋友知道你在认真倾听；同时下文“When friends share details of hard times or difficult experiences, be empathetic, but don’t give advice unless your friends ask for it.”（当朋友们分享困难时期或困难经历的细节时，要感同身受，但除非你的朋友要求，否则不要给出建议。）中的“share details of hard times or difficult experiences,”也是对选项B中所询问的问题内容的回答，并给出了如何倾听的建议，符合本段主题。故选B。 【39题详解】 本题为段落主题句，结合其它段落主题句可知，应用祈使句。根据下一句“Being responsible, reliable and dependable is key to forming strong friendships.”（负责、可信赖、可依靠是建立牢固友谊的关键。）和下文对朋友值得信赖提出的具体要求的描述，选项A. Show that you can be trusted.（表现出你是值得信任的。）是对下文内容的概括总结，符合主题。故选A。 【40题详解】 根据本段主题句“Make yourself available.”（让自己可以有时间经常保持与朋友之间的联系。）和下一句“Make an effort to see new friends regularly, and to check in with them in between meet ups.”（努力定期与新朋友见面，并在见面之间与他们联系。）可知，发展及维持友谊是需要花时间和朋友一起交流沟通的，选项E. Building a close friendship takes time—together.（建立亲密的友谊需要一起花时间。）符合段落主题，下一句具体描述了如何花时间一起交流联系，衔接下文。故选E。 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I suffered my brain injury from a car accident. I was rear-ended (追尾) twice ____41____, which caused my head to hit the headrest each time I was hit. I had received news over time from my doctor, which was mentally and emotionally ____42____ for any 18-year-old to accept. I was ____43____, and did not know what this meant for me and my future. Throughout the journey, I tried to ____44____ why I didn’t feel like myself two years after the accident and recognized things I never had ____45____ with before, such as being unable to remember pretty much anything. My ____46____ had increased and I did go through days of depression. I wanted to be a ____47____ but I felt as though that dream would never be reached. Sitting in bed feeling ____48____, I tried to focus on why I wanted to be a lawyer. I ____49____ myself that I was the only one holding myself back from making that ____50____ a reality. Thinking of this, I pulled myself together and have been fighting for my dream ever since. And I am ____51____ with my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and two pre-law certificates in 3 years at Florida International University. ____52____ I have to work ten times harder than I would have if I hadn’t had this ____53____, I wouldn’t take it back. I am ____54____ now due to the things that have happened to me. Nothing is impossible, but it is how you take on a(an) ____55____ that will get you to where you want to be. 41. A. in time B. in seconds C. in a sense D. in advance 42. A. hard B. confusing C. inspiring D. relaxing 43. A. satisfied B. embarrassed C. lost D. angry 44. A. figure out B. carry out C. set out D. bring out 45. A. relations B. patience C. issues D. privilege 46. A. expectation B. desire C. experience D. anxiety 47. A. teacher B. lawyer C. doctor D. engineer 48. A. out of shape B. out of control C. out of breath D. out of sorts 49. A. reminded B. warned C. employed D. occupied 50. A. order B. concept C. option D. dream 51. A. wrestling B. sticking C. graduating D. dealing 52. A. Since B. Even though C. Unless D. What if 53. A. disability B. capacity C. privilege D. intention 54. A. thirstier B. gentler C. stronger D. stricter 55. A. opportunity B. challenge C. insight D. perspective 【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. A 45. C 46. D 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. D 51. C 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在因车祸脑部受伤后的经历及感受。 【41题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：我在几秒钟内被追尾了两次，每次都导致我的头撞到头枕。A. in time及时；B. in seconds在几秒以内；C. in a sense从某种意义上说；D. in advance提前。根据空格前的twice和下文的“each time I hit”可知，作者在几秒钟内被追尾了两次。故选B项。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，我从我的医生那里得到了这个消息，这对任何一个18岁的人来说，在精神上和情感上都很难接受。A. hard困难的；B. confusing令人困惑的；C. inspiring鼓舞人心的；D. relaxing令人放松的。根据上文的“which caused my head to hit the headrest each time I was hit”和下文的“for any 18-year-old to accept”可知，作者头部受伤，对于作者来说很难接受。故选A项。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很迷茫，不知道这对我和我的未来意味着什么。A. satisfied满意的；B. embarrassed尴尬的；C. lost不知所措的；D. angry生气的。根据下文的“did not know what this meant for me and my future”可知，作者很迷茫。故选C项。 【44题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在整个旅程中，我试图弄清楚为什么事故发生两年后我感觉不像自己，并意识到我以前从未遇到过的问题，比如几乎什么都记不住。A. figure out弄清楚；B. carry out执行；C. set out出发；D. bring out使显现。根据下文的“why I didn’t feel like myself two years after the accident ”可知，这是作者想弄清楚的问题。故选A项。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在整个旅程中，我试图弄清楚为什么事故发生两年后我感觉不像自己，并意识到我以前从未遇到过的问题，比如几乎什么都记不住。A. relations关系；B. patience耐心；C. issues问题；D. privilege特权。固定短语have issues with“存在困难或分歧：与某人或某事物存在困难或分歧。”故选C项。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的焦虑增加了，我确实经历了几天的抑郁。A. expectation期望；B. desire欲望；C. experience经验；D. anxiety焦虑。根据下文的depression可知，此处指作者的焦虑增加了。故选D项。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我想成为一名律师，但我觉得这个梦想似乎永远无法实现。A. teacher老师；B. lawyer律师；C. doctor医生；D. engineer工程师。根据下一段的“I tried to focus on why I wanted to be a lawyer”可知，作者想成为一名律师。故选B项。 【48题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：坐在床上，心情不好，我试着把注意力集中在为什么我想成为一名律师上。A. out of shape变形；B. out of control失控；C. out of breath气喘吁吁；D. out of sorts心情不佳。根据上文的“I did go through days of depression”可知，作者心情不佳。故选D项。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我提醒自己，我是唯一一个阻止自己实现梦想的人。A. reminded提醒；B. warned警告；C. employed雇佣；D. occupied占用。根据下文的“myself that I was the only one holding myself back from making…”可知，作者是提醒自己。故选A项。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我提醒自己，我是唯一一个阻止自己实现梦想的人。A. order订单；B. concept概念；C. option选择；D. dream梦想。根据上文的“I tried to focus on why I wanted to be a lawyer”可知，作者的梦想是当一名律师。故选D项。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：三年后，我将毕业于佛罗里达国际大学，获得刑事司法学士学位和两个法律预科证书。A. wrestling摔跤；B. sticking粘住；C. graduating毕业；D. dealing交易。根据下文的“with my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and two pre-law certificates in 3 years at Florida International University”可知，作者三年后将大学毕业。故选C项。 【52题详解】 考查连接词词义辨析。句意：即使我要比没有残疾的时候努力十倍，我也不会把它收回来。A. Since自；B. Even though即使；C. Unless除非；D. What if如果。根据句意可知，此处与下文是让步转折关系。故选B项。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：即使我要比没有残疾的时候努力十倍，我也不会把它收回来。A. disability残疾；B. capacity容量；C. privilege特权；D. intention意图。根据第一段的“such as being unable to remember pretty much anything”可知，作者在车祸后留下来残疾。故选A项。 【54题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：由于发生在我身上的事情，我现在变得更坚强了。A. thirstier更渴的；B. gentler更温和的；C. stronger更坚强的；D. stricter更严格的。根据下文的“Nothing is impossible”可知，作者变得更加坚强了。故选C项。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：没有什么是不可能的，关键是你如何接受挑战，才能让你到达你想去的地方。A. opportunity机会；B. challenge挑战；C. insight洞察力；D. perspective透视。根据作者的经历和空格前的take on可知，此处指接受挑战。故选B项。 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。 China Mobile, the world’s largest telecom carrier by mobile subscribers, has successfully launched the world’s first satellite _____56_____ (test) 6G architecture, marking a milestone in its efforts to explore integrated space and ground communication technology. The low-earth orbit test satellite is _____57_____ world’s first to employ 6G design architecture, and it _____58_____ (launch) on Saturday along with another satellite that comes with China Mobile’s 5G technology. The 6G test satellite hosts a distributed autonomous architecture for 6G, _____59_____ was jointly developed by China Mobile and the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for Microsatellites. The system, using domestic software and hardware, supports in-orbit software reconstruction, flexible deployment of core network functions and automated management, _____60_____ (enhance) the efficiency and reliability of the in-orbit operation of the satellite core network, China Mobile said. Set at an orbit_____61_____ (high) of approximately 500 kilometers, these _____62_____ (experiment) satellites offer advantages such as low latency (延迟) and high data transfer rates _____63_____ (compare) with high-orbit satellites which travel at 36,000 kilometers. Positioned _____64_____ a crucial platform for future integrated space and ground networks, low-earth orbit satellites can address telecom signal coverage gaps in land mobile networks, providing higher bandwidth satellite internet services______65______ (global), according to China Mobile. 【答案】56. to test 57. the 58. was launched 59. which 60. enhancing 61 height 62. experimental 63. compared 64. as 65. globally 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。世界上移动用户最多的电信运营商中国移动成功发射了世界上第一颗测试6G架构的卫星，标志着其探索空间和地面综合通信技术的努力具有里程碑意义。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：世界上移动用户最多的电信运营商中国移动成功发射了世界上第一颗测试6G架构的卫星，标志着其探索空间和地面综合通信技术的努力具有里程碑意义。名词由序数词修饰，后跟不定式作后置定语。故填to test。 【57题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这颗低地球轨道测试卫星是世界上第一颗采用6G设计架构的卫星，它于周六与另一颗搭载中国移动5G技术的卫星一起发射。序数词前用定冠词the。故填the。 【58题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：这颗低地球轨道测试卫星是世界上第一颗采用6G设计架构的卫星，它于周六与另一颗搭载中国移动5G技术的卫星一起发射。主语与谓语构成被动关系，根据后文on Saturday可知发生在过去，用一般过去时的被动语态，谓语用单数。故填was launched。 【59题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：6G测试卫星承载了一个分布式的6G自主架构，由中国移动和中国科学院微卫星创新研究院共同开发。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词a distributed autonomous architecture for 6G，关系词在从句作主语，指物。故填which。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国移动表示，该系统采用国产软硬件，支持在轨软件重构、核心网功能灵活部署和自动化管理，提高了卫星核心网在轨运行的效率和可靠性。enhance与system构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填enhancing。 【61题详解】 考查名词。句意：这些实验卫星的轨道高度约为500公里，与轨道高度为36000公里的高轨道卫星相比，具有低延迟和高数据传输速率等优势。作介词的宾语，应用名词height，不可数。故填height。 【62题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这些实验卫星轨道高度约为500公里，与轨道高度为36000公里的高轨道卫星相比，具有低延迟和高数据传输速率等优势。修饰名词satellites应用形容词experimental。故填experimental。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这些实验卫星的轨道高度约为500公里，与轨道高度为36000公里的高轨道卫星相比，具有低延迟和高数据传输速率等优势。短语be compared with表示“与……相比”，此处过去分词作状语。故填compared。 【64题详解】 考查介词。句意：中国移动表示，作为未来空间和地面综合网络的关键平台，近地轨道卫星可以解决陆地移动网络的电信信号覆盖缺口，在全球范围内提供更高带宽的卫星互联网服务。短语be positioned as表示“作为”。故填as。 【65题详解】 考查副词。句意：中国移动表示，作为未来空间和地面综合网络关键平台，近地轨道卫星可以解决陆地移动网络的电信信号覆盖缺口，在全球范围内提供更高带宽的卫星互联网服务。修饰动词providing应用副词globally。故填globally。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 66. 假设你是你校学生会主席李华。五一节即将来临，你校将举行以五一劳动节为主题的绘画比赛，请你以学生会的名义在学校英文报上写一则通知。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯但不能出现具体地面信息； 3.邮件开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Notice The Labour Day is coming. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Students’ Union 【答案】范文 Notice The Labour Day is coming. To show respect to all laborers, the Students’ Union will hold a painting competition in the campus, whose theme is about the hardworking laborers around you. To start with, the theme should be healthy and inspiring, demonstrating positive value. Your art work should be your original insight coming from your daily observation, which otherwise will be denied. You must submit your artwork to the Students’Union before April 25th. The winners will be awarded delicate gifts and their artworks shall be displayed in the campus on the Labour Day. So, what are you waiting for? Take action now! The Students’ Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以学生会的名义在学校英文报上写一则通知。 【详解】1.词汇积累 举行：hold→host 比赛：competition→contest 首先：to start with→first of all 提交：submit→hand in 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：The winners will be awarded delicate gifts and their artworks shall be displayed in the campus on the Labour Day. 拓展句：Not only will the winners be awarded delicate gifts, but also their artworks shall be displayed in the campus on the Labour Day. 【点睛】[高分句型1] To show respect to all laborers, the Students’ Union will hold a painting competition in the campus, whose theme is about the hardworking laborers around you. (运用了whose引导非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] Your art work should be your original insight coming from your daily observation, which otherwise will be denied. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句) 第二节 读后续写（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。 In a small town lives an old man named Mr. Benson. He lives alone. He has a big scar on his face that makes him look a little scary. No one talks to him, and no one helps him carry his things up the difficult stairs to his home. Mr. Benson does not have any friends. He is not married. But one day, a new family moves into the neighborhood. They are a nice couple, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence, and their children, Amanda and David. They move into the building where Mr. Benson lives. The other people who live in the building welcome the new family. They say hello to Amanda and David, but they tell them not to talk to Mr. Benson. “He is a scary old man. He has no friends and he has a strange scar.” Amanda, David, and their parents think this is very silly advice. When they see Mr. Benson in the hallway or in the street outside their building, they always say hello with a smile and ask how he is feeling today. Mr. Benson is very happy to see them. He tells them they are always welcome in his home. He gives Amanda and David some delicious cupcakes to eat. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence always help Mr. Benson with his groceries, and Amanda and David like to sit and drink tea with him. He tells wonderful stories! He was once a very famous chef, and he makes the most delicious desserts in the whole world, in Amanda’s opinion. One evening, all the neighbors in the building hear laughter and the sounds of cups and plates and silverware in Mr. Benson’s apartment. They are very confused! It sounds like a delightful dinner. They all wonder why they are not invited. 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。 The next day, Mrs. Clarence talks to her neighbors. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Soon, they all enjoy Mr. Benson’s delicious cakes every weekend at their dinners. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The next day, Mrs. Clarence talks to her neighbors. “You really must get to know Mr. Benson. He is so funny! And he is a fantastic chef. He told us the amazing story of his scar. He had an accident when he was helping his parents on their farm.” The neighbors all feel very silly. They do not know anything about Mr. Benson. They all start to follow the examples the Clarences gave them. Soon, they all enjoy Mr. Benson’s delicious cakes every weekend at their dinners. Everyone brings something to these weekly dinners, and they share their food and their time with each other. What they love most of all are Mr. Benson’s funny stories! As they watch Amanda and David play and laugh with Mr. Benson, the neighbors all see that there was nothing to be afraid of. They were not kind to the old man, and he is really a good person. Everyone in the building is happier because of the good example the Clarence family set for them. They all live better together now, and Mr. Benson does not feel lonely anymore because he is now part of the community. 【解析】 【导语】本文以事件发展为线索展开，讲述了一个孤独的老人Mr. Benson因为新搬来的Clarence一家而改变了邻里对他的看法和态度，最终融入社区的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“第二天，克拉伦斯太太和她的邻居们聊天。”可知，第一段可描写克拉伦斯太太和邻居们讲述与本森先生的相处，并邀请他们一起吃饭。 ②由第二段首句内容“很快，他们每个周末都在晚餐时享用本森先生的美味蛋糕。”可知，第二段可描写邻居们和本森先生一起吃饭的情景以及大家的感悟。 2.续写线索：Clarence夫人与邻居对话——介绍Benson——邻居们的感受和决定——社区的变化——周末晚餐——Benson成为社区的一部分——Benson的感受 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①讲述：tell about/relate ②邀请：invite/extend an invitation ③分享：share/divide 情绪类 ①高兴：delighted/joyful ②孤独：lonely/isolated 【点睛】[高分句型1]. When they see Mr. Benson in the hallway or in the street outside their building, they always say hello with a smile and ask how he is feeling today.（由when引导的时间状语从句） [高分句型2]. What they love most of all are Mr. Benson’s funny stories.（使用了连接代词what连接的主语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 英 语 考生注意： 1.本试卷分四部分，共8页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。 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】 When will the game end? A. At 3:40 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 4:20 pm. 2. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who did the man get the book from? A. Hannah. B. Tom. C. Deborah. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and parent. B. Professor and student. C. Classmates. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do first? A. Save the file on a U-disk. B. Print the report. C. Repair the printer. 5. 【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 cinema. B. In a furniture shop. C. In the woman’s house. 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. How much will the woman pay for the mirror in all? A. $60. B. $80. C. $200. 7. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Mother and son. C. Salesperson and customer. 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. How does the man suggest the woman get information? A. By visiting the school. B. By making telephone calls. C. By talking with the graduate students. 9. What should the questions focus on according to the man? A Courses. B. Special training. C. Teachers. 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】 10. What does the woman suggest Mike do? A. Receive education online. B. Ask a professor for help. C. Apply to Harvard. 11. What do we know about edX? A. Its courses are free. B. A certificate is accessible. C. It offers live lessons sometimes. 12. How does Mike find the woman’s advice? A. Impractical. B. Average. C. Helpful. 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】 13. What day is it today? A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. 14. Why is the fair held? A. To raise money for a hospital. B. To advertise the local hands. C. To sell more real treasures. 15. How will the woman give a hand for the fair? A. By serving food. B. By giving a performance. C. By helping in an art show. 16. When will a big charity event be held? A. On Friday evening. B. On Saturday morning. C. On Saturday afternoon. 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】 17. Why do British people leave the radio or the TV on for their pets? A. To let their pets sleep well. B. To make their pets less lonely. C. To stop their pets being noisy. 18. How do most dogs feel while listening to classical music? A Relaxed. B. Excited. C. Bored. 19. Where can people buy special cat music? A. At a pet shop. B. At a record store. C. On the Internet. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. How pet owners recognize their pets. B. How we can get along well with pets. C. How dogs and cats react to human music. 第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A There’s nothing like graduating to make you want a celebratory vacation. So, where should you go once you graduate? Iceland With stunning bays, shooting geysers (间歇喷泉), natural hot springs and the northern lights — Iceland offers an otherworldly reset from your studies. A nature-first vacation, try and dedicate some time beyond the beautiful capital Reykjavik. You’ll need a large budget to chase waterfalls, sip pints and toast your graduation in Iceland, but you’ll look at the world entirely anew. Florence, Italy Florence offers a decadence (颓废) and youthfulness that is easier to access than in Rome or Naples, and its Renaissance beauty will fill your aching heart if you don’t want to leave university or college. Marvel at Botticelli’s masterpiece, the Birth of Venus, in the Uffizi and wander the expansive Boboli Gardens. Luxuriate with two-hour dinners on one of their many piazzas, climb to the top of the fabled Duomo to take in the rolling hills in the distance. There is so much to love about Florence, but like most major cities in Italy, it can be expensive, but it’s the price you pay to heal your heartache. Greece Few places have the same vacation appeal as Greece. With its hot, sunny climate and brilliant museums, especially the Acropolis Museum, the fantastic restaurants and endless island hopping opportunities, it’s hard to have a dull moment. Pro-tip: Don’t skip Athens. The birthplace of Western civilization and a paradise for thinkers, artists and scientists, come see the starting place for man’s greatest ideas. Vietnam Affordable, beautiful and warm, a graduation trip to Vietnam gets you out of your comfort zone. Get lost in a sea of mopeds in Hanoi and slurp pho on stools along the sidewalk. Head up to Halong Bay, where you can tour its limestone islands on a junk boat. 21. If we want to enjoy the beautiful northern lights, where should we go? A. Iceland. B. Florence. C. Athens. D. Vietnam. 22. What do Iceland and Florence have in common? A. We can fill our aching heart. B. There are many delicious piazzas. C. Both need a large budget. D. Both have a long and prosperous history. 23. Why should we not skip Athens if we have our vocation in Greece? A. Because we appreciate many masters’ artworks. B. Because we can visit many brilliant museums. C. Because we will never have a dull moment. D. Because Western civilization originates from here. B Archaeologists said on Wednesday they have unearthed the oldest wooden structure ever discovered, dating from nearly half a million years ago, which suggests that our ancestors may have been more advanced than previously thought. The exceptionally well-preserved wooden structure was found at Kalambo Falls in the north of Zambia near the border with Tanzania. It dates back at least 476,000 years, well before the evolution of Homo sapiens (智人), according to a study describing the find in the journal Nature. The wood bears cut marks showing that stone tools were used to join two large logs to make the structure, which is believed to be a walkway or platform raised above the seasonally wet surroundings. A collection of wooden tools, including a wedge (楔子) and a digging stick, were also discovered at the site. The ancestors of humans were already known to use wood at this time, but for limited purposes such as starting a fire or hunting. “The structure involves the intentional shaping of two trees to create a framework of two interlocking sup-ports,” Larry Barham, an archaeologist at the University of Liverpool in England and the study’s lead author, said. “A notch (槽口) was cut into the overlying log and the underlying tree was shaped to fit through the notch. This arrangement prevents the overlying log from moving side to side, giving stability to the structure.” Discoveries involving such ancient wood are rare because it tends to rot, leaving behind little trace for historical record. But the high level of water at Kalambo Falls is believed to have preserved the structure over the centuries. “The finds from Kalambo Falls indicate that these earlier humans, like Homo sapiens, had the capacity to alter their surroundings, creating a built environment,” Barham said. “Use of wood in this way suggests the cognitive ability to these early humans was greater than we have believed based on stone tools alone.” 24. What does the discovery imply? A. Our ancestors had advanced science technology. B. Our ancestors were more advanced than thought before. C. Our ancestors could make advanced wooden houses then. D. Our ancestors could use wood to make a fire or hunt. 25. What did Larry Barham try to convey? A. The wood structure was quite common in ancient times. B. The wood arrangement still lack stability to the structure. C. The wood structure displays our ancestors’ wisdom. D. The wood structure was used to build a stable house. 26. Why is the wood structure preserved so well over centuries? A. Because it was made of good wood near Kalambo Falls. B. Because it was preserved well by local people near Kalambo Falls. C. Because the local people used some special techniques to preserve it. D. Because the wood structure dipped in deep water can be preserved well. 27. What might be the best title of this article? A. Wood Structure Found Displays Modern Technology B. World’s Oldest Wooden Structure Discovered in Zambia C. Wood Structure Found Proves Scientists’ theory. D. Our Ancestors Contribute a lot to Our Science Advancement. C Approximately half of working-age Americans are struggling to pay for health care expenses, according to a new analysis, which also found around 1 in 3 individuals are struggling with some form of health care debt. Findings released Thursday from the first-ever Health Care Affordability Survey from the Commonwealth Fund show 51% of adults between 19 and 64 years old said it was either very or somewhat difficult for them and their family to afford their health care costs, including 43% of people who reported having employer-based health insurance and 57% who had health insurance through a marketplace or individual plan. About half of working-age adults with Medicare coverage and 45% of those insured under Medicaid (医疗补助) also reported having difficulty paying health care costs. Notably, 65% of working-age adults also said price inflation for other goods and services in the past year had affected their or their family’s ability to afford health care. The survey, concerning a nationally representative sample of nearly 7,900 people 19 and older in the U. S., was conducted from mid-April through July of this year. It follows a separate analysis from research organization KFF that showed both health insurance costs for employer-sponsored plans and worker contributions to those plans ticked up in 2023. The newly published analysis found that 38% of respondents cited affordability as the reason they or a family member skipped or delayed getting needed health care services or filling prescription medication in the past 12 months, including 29% of people with employer-based coverage, 37% who were covered by individual and marketplace health plans, 42% who had Medicare and 39% who were covered by Medicaid. More than 6 in 10 people who lacked any type of health insurance said they or a family member delayed or skipped care because they couldn’t afford it. And among all those who reported skipping or delaying care, 57% said a health problem got worse as a result. 28. How does the article present Americans’ health care payment situation? A. By citing data. B. By giving examples. C. By giving reasons. D. By making comparisons. 29. What leads to most working-age Americans’ difficulty in paying health care costs? A. Their heavy debt. B. Unemployment. C Higher cost of living. D. Higher health care payment. 30. What may the underlined phrase in the fourth paragraph mean? A. Declined. B. Climbed up. C. Remained stable. D. Kept uncertain. 31. What may happen to those who lacked any type of health insurance? A. They may get worse if they have health problems. B. They are sure to obtain help from the government. C. They may have to skip or delay any health problems. D They may not get affected with any diseases. D The world’s population is aging: by 2025, people aged 60 or above will represent 20 percent of the global population. The gains in socioeconomic development mean that many people are reaching old age healthier, wealthier and better educated than previous generations. With significant purchasing power and specific needs, older people in developed and emerging economies are seen as the fastest growing consumer group in the world, offering opportunities for business growth for many major industries. The market for products and services aimed at people aged over 50—known as the “silver economy”—is currently estimated to be worth $ 15 trillion globally and is expected to rise exponentially (以指数方式) as the number of older people continues to grow. Importantly, the “silver economy” can contribute to a country’s social development alongside the economic gains because when businesses set out to boost their profits by designing solutions to the challenges faced by older people, they can also create social value by improving the quality of life of people as they age. China has the largest number of older people in the world with 216.8 million of its population aged 65 or above, and that number is set to increase to 400 million by 2050. As a result, China’s “silver economy” is projected to triple in value, from $750 billion in 2020 to $2.1 trillion by 2030, and could reach a value of $4.2 trillion, accounting for 10 percent of China’s GDP by 2035. The recently published “Opinions on Developing the Silver Economy and Improving the Well-being of Older Person” is China’s first specific policy guideline for the development of China’s “silver economy”, and China’s experience over the next decade can offer important insights for emerging economies into how best to meet the needs of an aging population while also maximizing the economic development opportunities from such a dramatic shift. 32. What does “silver economy” mean? A. The economy related to silver mine industry. B. The economy concerning aging population. C. The economy dealing with social development. D. The economy connected with next generation. 33. What is the future of “silver economy” according the article? A. Uncertain. B. Pessimistic. C. Negative. D. Promising. 34. What can we infer from the fourth paragraph? A. China is not worried about its aging population. B. China will not experience aging population problem. C. China’s silver economy will boom in the near future. D. The aging population doesn’t make sense in China. 35. How did China tackle with the aging population? A. China published its first specific policy guideline. B. China offered precious experience for other countries. C. China made a dramatic shift in economy development. D. China maximized its silver economy development. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Developing and maintaining healthy friendships involves give-and -take. ____36____ Letting friends know you care about them and appreciate them can help strengthen your bond. It’s as important for you to be a good friend as it is to surround yourself with good friends. To nurture your friendships: Be kind. This most-basic behavior remains the core of successful relationships. ____37____ Every act of kindness and every expression of gratitude are deposits into this account, while criticism and negativity draw down the account. Be a good listener. ____38____ Let the other person know you are paying close attention through eye contact, body language and occasional brief comments such as, “That sounds fun.” When friends share details of hard times or difficult experiences, be empathetic, but don’t give advice unless your friends ask for it. Open up. Build intimacy with your friends by opening up about yourself. Being willing to disclose personal experiences and concerns shows that your friend holds a special place in your life, and it may deepen your connection. ____39____ Being responsible, reliable and dependable is key to forming strong friendships. You’re your engagements and arrive on time. Follow through on commitments you’ve made to your friends. When your friends share confidential information, keep it private. Make yourself available. ____40____ Make an effort to see new friends regularly, and to check in with them in between meet ups. You may feel awkward the first few times you talk on the phone or get together, but this feeling is likely to pass as you get more comfortable with each other. A. Show that you can be trusted. B. Ask what’s going on in your friends’ lives. C. Think of friendship as an emotional bank account. D. It’s never too late to reconnect with old friends. E. Building a close friendship takes time—together. F. Invest time in making friends and strengthening your friendships. G. Sometimes you’re the one giving support, and other times you’re on the receiving end. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I suffered my brain injury from a car accident. I was rear-ended (追尾) twice ____41____, which caused my head to hit the headrest each time I was hit. I had received news over time from my doctor, which was mentally and emotionally ____42____ for any 18-year-old to accept. I was ____43____, and did not know what this meant for me and my future. Throughout the journey, I tried to ____44____ why I didn’t feel like myself two years after the accident and recognized things I never had ____45____ with before, such as being unable to remember pretty much anything. My ____46____ had increased and I did go through days of depression. I wanted to be a ____47____ but I felt as though that dream would never be reached. Sitting in bed feeling ____48____, I tried to focus on why I wanted to be a lawyer. I ____49____ myself that I was the only one holding myself back from making that ____50____ a reality. Thinking of this, I pulled myself together and have been fighting for my dream ever since. And I am ____51____ with my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and two pre-law certificates in 3 years at Florida International University. ____52____ I have to work ten times harder than I would have if I hadn’t had this ____53____, I wouldn’t take it back. I am ____54____ now due to the things that have happened to me. Nothing is impossible, but it is how you take on a(an) ____55____ that will get you to where you want to be. 41. A. in time B. in seconds C. in a sense D. in advance 42. A. hard B. confusing C. inspiring D. relaxing 43. A. satisfied B. embarrassed C. lost D. angry 44. A. figure out B. carry out C. set out D. bring out 45. A. relations B. patience C. issues D. privilege 46. A. expectation B. desire C. experience D. anxiety 47. A. teacher B. lawyer C. doctor D. engineer 48. A. out of shape B. out of control C. out of breath D. out of sorts 49. A. reminded B. warned C. employed D. occupied 50. A. order B. concept C. option D. dream 51. A. wrestling B. sticking C. graduating D. dealing 52. A. Since B. Even though C. Unless D. What if 53. A. disability B. capacity C. privilege D. intention 54. A. thirstier B. gentler C. stronger D. stricter 55. A. opportunity B. challenge C. insight D. perspective 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。 China Mobile, the world’s largest telecom carrier by mobile subscribers, has successfully launched the world’s first satellite _____56_____ (test) 6G architecture, marking a milestone in its efforts to explore integrated space and ground communication technology. The low-earth orbit test satellite is _____57_____ world’s first to employ 6G design architecture, and it _____58_____ (launch) on Saturday along with another satellite that comes with China Mobile’s 5G technology. The 6G test satellite hosts a distributed autonomous architecture for 6G, _____59_____ was jointly developed by China Mobile and the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for Microsatellites. The system, using domestic software and hardware, supports in-orbit software reconstruction, flexible deployment of core network functions and automated management, _____60_____ (enhance) the efficiency and reliability of the in-orbit operation of the satellite core network, China Mobile said. Set at an orbit_____61_____ (high) of approximately 500 kilometers, these _____62_____ (experiment) satellites offer advantages such as low latency (延迟) and high data transfer rates _____63_____ (compare) with high-orbit satellites which travel at 36,000 kilometers. Positioned _____64_____ a crucial platform for future integrated space and ground networks, low-earth orbit satellites can address telecom signal coverage gaps in land mobile networks, providing higher bandwidth satellite internet services______65______ (global), according to China Mobile. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 66. 假设你是你校学生会主席李华。五一节即将来临，你校将举行以五一劳动节为主题的绘画比赛，请你以学生会的名义在学校英文报上写一则通知。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯但不能出现具体地面信息； 3.邮件开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Notice The Labour Day is coming. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Students’ Union 第二节 读后续写（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。 In a small town lives an old man named Mr. Benson. He lives alone. He has a big scar on his face that makes him look a little scary. No one talks to him, and no one helps him carry his things up the difficult stairs to his home. Mr. Benson does not have any friends. He is not married. But one day, a new family moves into the neighborhood. They are a nice couple, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence, and their children, Amanda and David. They move into the building where Mr. Benson lives. The other people who live in the building welcome the new family. They say hello to Amanda and David, but they tell them not to talk to Mr. Benson. “He is a scary old man. He has no friends and he has a strange scar.” Amanda, David, and their parents think this is very silly advice. When they see Mr. Benson in the hallway or in the street outside their building, they always say hello with a smile and ask how he is feeling today. Mr. Benson is very happy to see them. He tells them they are always welcome in his home. He gives Amanda and David some delicious cupcakes to eat. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence always help Mr. Benson with his groceries, and Amanda and David like to sit and drink tea with him. He tells wonderful stories! He was once a very famous chef, and he makes the most delicious desserts in the whole world, in Amanda’s opinion. One evening, all the neighbors in the building hear laughter and the sounds of cups and plates and silverware in Mr. Benson’s apartment. They are very confused! It sounds like a delightful dinner. They all wonder why they are not invited. 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。 The next day, Mrs. Clarence talks to her neighbors. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Soon, they all enjoy Mr. Benson’s delicious cakes every weekend at their dinners. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$