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成都外国语学校高2023-2024学年度下期5月月考 高二英语试卷 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生须在试题卷、答题卡规定的位置填写自己的准考证号、姓名。考生应认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。 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，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。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 time is it now? A. 3:55 pm. B. 4:00 pm. C. 4:05 pm. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man offer to do? A. Revise the report. B. Fetch another typist. C. Type for the woman. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman mean? A. She missed the TV special. B. She fell asleep while watching. C. She recorded the dolphin show. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is bothering Paul? A. Choosing economics-related courses. B. Making his lecture understandable. C. Deciding on a good lecture title. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where are the speakers? A. At the airport. B. In a clinic. C. In a meeting 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. How does Marcus feel at the beginning of the conversation? A. Curious. B. Calm. C. Disappointed. 7. What does the conversation focus on? A. The choice of career. B. A job searching experience. C. Secrets of a successful interview. 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. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A travel plan. B. A guidebook. C. An artwork exhibition. 9. What attracts Peter to the Art Gallery? A. A painting by Rembrandt. B. The flexible opening hours. C. The free admission. 10. Where will the speakers go after lunch? A. The Museum. B. The Castle. C. The Botanical Gardens. 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. How long did Roger Federer’s professional career last? A. 14 years. B. 17 years. C. 24 years. 12. What happened to Federer in the 2017 Australian Open? A. He got a sudden knee injury. B. He had a hard-fought victory. C. He faced a series of losses. 13. Which of the following best describes Federer? A. Determined. B. Kind-hearted C. Humorous. 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. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Father and daughter. C. Boss and secretary. 15. What kind of learner tends to organize information with a mind map? A. A visual one. B. A logical one. C. An emotional one. 16. What does Jessica suggest the man do? A. Put his favourite subject first. B. Apply colours to arrange notes. C. Practise short-term memory. 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. What is Caroline Smith? A. A zoo specialist. B. A social worker. C. A TV reporter. 18. What does Caroline talk about in the Kyrie Belle Show? A. Recently extinct wildlife. B. Latest campaigning activities. C. Common misunderstandings of animals. 19. What does a monkey’s ear-to-ear smile suggest? A They are quite shy. B. They feel at risk. C. They are impatient. 20. Why does the speaker deliver the speech? A. To advertise a national zoo. B. To present a charity show. C. To introduce a preservationist. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Wildlife conservation initiatives offer a meaningful way for individuals to actively participate in the protection of endangered species while gaining insights into how they can contribute to their preservation. For those passionate about wildlife, several programs present opportunities for involvement: ◆ Animal Rescue Project, South Africa: Engage alongside experienced conservationists in Cape Town, solving the challenge of finding new homes for homeless dogs and cats. The project involves an animal hospital equipped to cater to their medical needs and an adoption center dedicated to finding them permanent homes. Due to financial constraints, the center relies heavily on volunteers to handle daily tasks and provide hands-on care for these animals. ◆ Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Sri Lanka: Witnessing a decline in sea turtle populations due to various commercial activities, this project focuses on supporting hatcheries(孵化场) in their conservation efforts. Participation in the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka supports hatcheries in their conservation efforts, including providing financial assistance.Your participation not only aids in providing financial support to these hatcheries but also contributes to the sustainability of sea turtle populations. ◆ Wildlife Conservation Program, Australia: Immerse yourself in activities such as animal care, facility maintenance, and enrichment tasks, offering an incredible opportunity to gain firsthand international work experience. This program also serves as an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while fostering connections with like-minded individuals from across the globe. ◆ Marine Conservation Program, Bali: Set in Tianyar, where coral reef degradation threatens the ecosystem, this initiative aims to restore and conserve the reef to ensure a sustainable future for the local community and marine life. 21. What is the primary objective of the Animal Rescue Project in South Africa? A. To provide medical care for injured wildlife. B. To conduct research on endangered species. C. To organize volunteer activities in Cape Town. D. To rehabilitate and rehome stray dogs and cats. 22. How does participation in the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka contribute to the preservation of sea turtle populations? A. By organizing awareness campaigns about marine conservation. B. By establishing new habitats for sea turtles. C. By providing financial support to local hatcheries. D. By regulating commercial fishing activities. 23. What makes the Wildlife Conservation Program in Australia an attractive opportunity for participants? A. The chance to explore the cultural heritage of Australia. B. The opportunity to engage in international work experience. C. The availability of luxurious accommodations for volunteers. D. The focus on research projects studying various animal species. B The other day I was going through the airport at Ibiza and getting my Spanish exit stamp—a Brexit benefit or drawback depending on how you feel—and the nice passport lady flicked through (浏览) my passport, seeking a rare empty page, and said: “Wow, you have a lot of stamps.” Like a five-year-old, I practically glowed with pride. Because I do have a lot of stamps. And sometimes I simply like to look at them. Right now, my passport is so full of stamps it is in danger of filling up. However, there is a fair chance that this won’t happen—not because I have any intention of ceasing my travels, but because most countries are moving on from the era of physical stamps. In future our comings and goings will be monitored digitally—and speedily. This will, of course, be great for shortening airport queues, but it also means we will kiss goodbye to the romance of the exotic (奇异的) stamp, that reminder of the time we crossed from, say, Chile to Bolivia via the Andes and the salt plains. Or that first time we landed in the USA and got one of the simplest stamps of all. The border officer smiled as he stamped my passport and said: “Welcome to America.” In my decades of travel, I have acquired some seriously—to my mind—exotic and wonderful stamps: Armenia, Madagascar, Greenland. Some of the smallest countries demand entire pages of your passport—looking at you, Cambodia. Then there are the special stamps to truly remote destinations. My personal favourite is probably the one I got going into the Republic of Mount Athos in northern Greece. It was magnificently beautiful: the double-headed eagle of Byzantium, returned to life and impressed on my passport pages. It was certainly more cheerful than the stamp I once got from the British embassy in Bangkok, which arranged for my return to the UK from Thailand after I really misbehaved. That stamp said “Impound (扣留) Passport on Arrival in London”. And so they did. Yet I miss that stamp too. 24. What does the author think of the shift from physical stamps to digital records? A. Convenient but romance-reducing. B. Eco-friendly but culture-erasing. C. Modern but artistically inferior. D. Cost-efficient but emotionally hurtful. 25. What does the underlined word “you” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. Readers. B. Pages. C. Cambodia. D. Stamps. 26. Why does the author mention the Bangkok stamp? A. To exhibit the extent of his global travels. B. To present a less positive travel experience. C. To highlight his attachment to all his stamps. D. To reflect on his misbehavior and its consequences. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. My Favorite Passport Stamps B. The Beauty of Passport Stamps C. Digital Progress: Passport Stamps at Risk D. Passport Stamps: Bridging Borders and Cultures C Video games can spend hours intensely focused on leveling up — progressing to the next level of skill and challenge- in a virtual world, while their everyday troubles fade into the background. Called “flow”, this profoundly immersive state is familiar to artists, musicians and athletes, and has become a popular topic in the media. But video game scholar Braxton Soderman urges caution. In his new book, Against Flow: Video Games and the Flowing Subject, Soderman aims to “create a little turbulence (湍流) in the smooth flow.” Among his criticisms of flow in relation to video gaming is that it can be used to manipulate (操纵) players for profit and socially isolate them. “Developers of video games and apps design their technologies specifically in order to produce these intense states of concentration, to addict people to these kinds of experiences,” says Soderman. Money, of course, is the driving force behind most game design, not happiness. Soderman has played video games almost his entire life, but as the father of two young children, he’s careful to limit the types of games and amount of time his kids spend on video games. As with flow, Soderman worries that the concepts of play are already being manipulated by capitalism. Business owners, he says, arc being encouraged to use play and creativity to establish “playgrounds of profit” instead of creating more open, inclusive environments that actually make people happier. “Play is an activity that is really about creativity, exploring possibilities, and freedom,” he says. “But it can be hijacked (操纵) and used in a wrong way”. The concept of play, like flow, is one that Soderman will challenge us all to step back and think about critically. Because, as he shows in Against Flow, getting lost in a video game for a while can be fun, as long as you don’t end up swept away in a lonely current of someone else’ s profit. 28. What’s a key sign of video games being in a “flow” state? A. Profound interest in arts and music. B. Increased focus on everyday troubles. C. Persistent engagement in online chatting. D. Intense concentration on game progression. 29. What is the ultimate purpose of most game design? A. To foster genuine happiness. B. To enhance social interactions. C. To build up concentration skills. D. To profit from player involvement. 30. According to Soderman, what is a concern about “play”? A. It’s subject to capitalist influence. B. It blocks creativity and possibilities. C. It’s unfavorable for game development. D. It promotes addiction to virtual socializing. 31. What is the text most likely to be? A. A review of recent video game research. B. A report about game development practices. C. An introduction to a newly published book. D. An essay on the concepts of “flow” and “play”. D There’s a useful concept from psychology that helps explain why good people do things that harm the environment: the false consensus effect. That’s where we overvalue how acceptable and prevalent (普遍) our own behavior is in society. Put simply, if you’re doing something (even if you secretly know you probably shouldn’t), you’re more likely to think plenty of other people do it too. What’s more, you likely overestimate how much other people think that behavior is broadly OK. This bias (偏见) allows people to justify socially unacceptable or illegal behaviors. Researchers have observed the false consensus effect in drug use and illegal hunting. More recently, conservationists are beginning to reveal how this effect contributes to environmental damage. In Australia, people who admitted to poaching (偷猎) thought it was much more prevalent in society than it really was, and had higher estimates than fishers who obeyed the law. They also believed others viewed poaching as socially acceptable; however, in reality, more than 90% of fishers held the opposite view. The false consensus effect has also shown up in studies examining support for nuclear energy and offshore wind farms. Just as concepts from psychology can help explain some forms of environmental damage, so too can they help address it. For example, research shows people are more likely to litter in areas where there’s already a-lot of trash scattered around; so making sure the ground around a bin is not covered in rubbish may help. Factual information on how other people think and behave can be very powerful. Energy companies have substantially reduced energy consumption simply by showing people how their electricity use compares to their neighbors. Encouragingly, stimulating people’s natural desire for status has also been successful in getting people to “go green to be seen”, or to publicly buy eco-friendly products. As the research evidence shows, social norms can be a powerful force in encouraging and popularizing environmentally friendly behaviors. Perhaps you can do your bit by sharing this article! 32. Which example best illustrates the false consensus effect? A. A student spends long hours surfing the internet. B. A blogger assumes many people dislike his posts. C. A driver frequently parks illegally in public places. D. A smoker believes people generally approve of smoking. 33. How did most Australian fishers view the issue of poaching? A. It is unacceptable. B. It is widespread. C. It is controversial. D. It is complex. 34. What do the underlined words “go green to be seen” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Embrace green habits for better health. B. Make green choices that others can perceive. C. Join green movements for personal fulfillment. D. Choose green items that are easy to spot in stores. 35. What is a recommended approach to addressing environmental problems? A. Understate social norms. B. Highlight personal responsibilities. C. Publicize sustainable practices. D. Encourage technological innovations. 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。 Brief and pleasant small talk can promote learning, expand your horizons, and contribute to a sense of belonging. ____36____ We asked experts to share their favorite strategies for getting better at small talk. Take advantage of “free information”. Find help from your surroundings, says Debra Fine, an expert on communication skills. If you’re standing next to someone at a baby shower, for example, the fact that you’re both there is what she calls “free information” — so ask the person how they know the mum-to-be. ____37____ Skip sensitive questions. Get rid of controversial topics and potentially sensitive matters (such as religion, relationship status, kids and work). ____38____ You might ask a high school senior to fill you in on their college search, for example, rather than inquiring if they will get into a famous college. Respond generously. Think of conversation as a game-and aim to be an active player, which requires investing energy in it. If someone asks how you are and you’ simply respond “Good”, you’re being a “lazy conversationalist”. ____39____ That gives the person you’re talking to plenty to work with if they’d like to continue to chat. Exit the chat gracefully. ____40____ Consider introducing the person to someone else, suggests Diane Windingland, and leaving time for them to know each other. Besides, Windingland recommends concluding like this: “Please excuse me, I have to talk to so-and-so.” A. Don’t spend too long on meaningless topics. B You can maximize these benefits by mastering some techniques. C. Rather than a single-word response, offer a full sentence in return. D. Your shared reality is a terrific entry point for deeper conversation. E. Instead, questions like “What keeps you busy outside of work?” are suggested. F. Some conversations may drag on because people can’t figure out how to end them. G. One key to changing that is to first accept that these casual chats are impossible to avoid. 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格处的最佳选项。 The greatest sports moments often have a wonderful flow state behind the victories or performances. Being in flow refers to the moments where distraction reduces, and concentration ____41____. It was a ____42____ summer camp ping pong tournament where I was not only down 1 set, but 7 points behind my opponent, who had only 3 points left to ____43____ the set, and the tournament. For a comeback, I had to win at least 10 points, without making ____44____! Facing the ____45____ situation, I could call it a day and let my opponent win. Perhaps my opponent had already focused on the ____46____, but failure wasn’t an option! ____47____, I stuck it out, hoping for the best. I told myself, “Let’s just try and win the next point, nothing else.” ____48____ deep, I stared at the ball with a clear mindset and keen ____49____. I took it, hit it back and scored! 5 points to go, 4 points to go... My opponent started getting visibly ____50____ and made mistakes. Point by point I was getting closer to being even 7-8. I was one point away from doing the ____51____. My mouth was shut and my eyes stayed sharp the entire set. He made another ____52____ 8-8. The comeback was complete. The crowd went ____53____! Winning the next 3 points, I managed to win that set. In the last set, my opponent turned restless again. ____54____ the flow, I ended up winning the final set, and the tournament. Despite a small game, it inspired me a lot. Not being able to control how our opponent plays, we can ____55____ how to react. Don’t be there, where you are not. Instead, be here and now! Stay in flow! Be concentrated! 41. A. limits B. decreases C. increases D. changes 42. A. tough B. competitive C. crazy D. close 43. A. lose B. win C. tie D. restart 44. A. adjustments B. reservations C. efforts D. mistakes 45. A. desperate B. embarrassing C. favorable D. unusual 46. A. defense B. attack C. celebration D. relief 47. A. However B. Nevertheless C. Furthermore D. Therefore 48. A. Sighing B. Breathing C. Regretting D. Struggling 49. A. attention B. interest C. insight D. appreciation 50. A. confused B. impatient C. exhausted D. uneasy 51. A. right B. impossible C. opposite D. previous 52. A. mess B. point C. error D. decision 53. A. wild B. silent C. mad D. deaf 54. A. Going against B. Cutting off C. Holding to D. Recovering from 55. A. wonder B. determine C. predict D. consider 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。 Chinese pastries (糕点) have a rich and divers history that spans thousands of years. Traditional Chinese pastries are popular ___56___ their beautiful shapes delicate flavors and cultural symbolism. The origins of Chinese pastries can be traced back to ancient times when they were primarily made for ___57___ (religion) ceremonies and special occasions. Over centuries of evolution, Chinese pastries___58___ (develop), combining various regional flavors and techniques. During the Tang dynasty, Chinese pastries experienced a significant ___59___ (grow) in popularity. The Tang dynasty emperors were known for their love of desserts and pastries, ___60___ led to the development of numerous delicate and complicated pastry recipes. It was during this time ___61___ many symbolic pastries were created, and the art of pastry-making reached new heights. Mooncakes, closely ___62___ (associate) with the Mid-autumn Festival, are among the most famous Chinese pastries. Mooncakes have a history ___63___ (date) back over 1,000 years. They were___64___ (original) used as an offering ____65____ (honour) the moon goddess during the harvest season. Mooncakes are often imprinted with amazing designs and symbols that represent good luck and prosperity. Each region in China has its own pastries with distinct flavors, ingredients and making methods. Chinese pastries are an essential part of Chinese cuisine and cultural traditions. 第四部分 写作（共两节，40分） 第一节 应用文写作（15分） 66. 假定你是李华，从上学期以来，外教Mary开展了“课前3分钟演讲”活动，你觉得活动很好，但存在不足之处。请你给外教写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.你对活动的评价； 2.针对问题提出改进建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词：课前3分钟演讲 Pre-class 3-minute English Speech Dear Mary, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Lihua 第二节 读后续写（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。 “Ada! Milk!” Mama called. Milk. It was Ada’s turn to get it. Ada sighed and shut her first-aid book. Her head hurt from reading in the dim morning light, but how else was she going to learn? Ada tied the cow close to a tree. Somewhere down the mountain, some volunteer doctors were teaching medical skills to village nurses. Ada heard Betty drive off hours ago. “She should have taken me with her. She thinks I’m too young, but she’s wrong. I am already 16!” Ada thought. Ada carried the milk back to Mama, then wandered up the road. Roy, a village boy, had gotten a donkey, and some kids had gathered around to see it. Roy was always doing something to get attention. Like now: he was trying to stand on the animal’s bare back. “No wonder they don’t trust kids with anything important”, Ada thought, sighing. She had just turned away when she heard a thud and a few screams. Roy lay on the ground nearby moaning in pain. The donkey stood several meters away. “Roy!” The kids nearby ran towards him. “Get Betty,” one said. Ada shook her head. “Betty’s gone to the city.” The other kids seemed frozen in place. Ada ran to where Roy was lying. She dropped to her knees on the dusty road. “Roy! Can you hear me?” Roy moaned in agony. Ada saw that one of his legs was crooked, bent a little sideways between the knee and the ankle. A broken leg! She remembered what the first-aid book had said about broken legs: if there is no ambulance, straighten the bone before moving the victim. There certainly wouldn’t be any ambulance here. Ada looked back up the road. The other kids were still standing there, watching. “Victor!” Ada called to one of the boys. “Go get Roy’s mama, and find someone with a truck.” She turned to the others. “Give me your shirts. We need something to tie his leg with.” 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。 Ada then found a strong stick, which she would use to keep his leg straight. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, Betty came to Ada’s home. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 成都外国语学校高2023-2024学年度下期5月月考 高二英语试卷 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生须在试题卷、答题卡规定的位置填写自己的准考证号、姓名。考生应认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。 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，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。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 time is it now? A. 3:55 pm. B. 4:00 pm. C. 4:05 pm. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I think I’ll run down to the classroom and take up a few things. M: But aren’t we going to meet Mary at the library soon? She is expecting us at four o’clock. We only have five minutes left. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man offer to do? A. Revise the report. B. Fetch another typist. C. Type for the woman. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: The report should be handed in on Monday. I’m such a terrible typist that I mayd never finish it. M: Would you like me to take over for a while? 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman mean? A. She missed the TV special. B. She fell asleep while watching. C. She recorded the dolphin show. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I really enjoyed that TV special about dolphins last night. Did you get home in time to see it? W: Well, yes. But I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is bothering Paul? A. Choosing economics-related courses. B. Making his lecture understandable. C. Deciding on a good lecture title. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: What’s the problem, Paul? M: I'm going to give a lecture about economics at a high school this afternoon, but I have no idea how I’m going to simplify some of the concepts for them. W: Why not consult Dr. Smith? He may give you some suggestions. M: Good idea. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where are the speakers? A. At the airport. B. In a clinic. C. In a meeting room. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: I thought you would be picking up your sister to the airport. W: Oh, she called last night to say she had the flu. M: I am sorry to hear that W: She’s been better. Let’s begin the conference. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. How does Marcus feel at the beginning of the conversation? A. Curious. B. Calm. C. Disappointed. 7. What does the conversation focus on? A. The choice of career. B. A job searching experience. C. Secrets of a successful interview. 【答案】6. C 7. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hey, Marcus! How is the job searching going? M: Not so great, actually. It’s really discouraging. W: Why is that? M: I have submitted my applications to over ten places, but only got one interview. W: That is tough. How did the interview go? M: I was nervous and spoke really fast. Ultimately, they gave the job to someone with more experience. W: Well, just relax. You have to pass failure to meet up with success. M: Thank you so much. I wish the same as you say. 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. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A travel plan. B. A guidebook. C. An artwork exhibition. 9. What attracts Peter to the Art Gallery? A. A painting by Rembrandt. B. The flexible opening hours. C. The free admission. 10. Where will the speakers go after lunch? A. The Museum. B. The Castle. C. The Botanical Gardens. 【答案】8. A 9. A 10. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Peter, let’s decide what we’ll see today. W: According to this guidebook, the Museum is open all day. The Castle is just open from one to five. I really want to visit the Art Gallery. They’ve got this wonderful painting by Rembrandt. M: What else should we see? W: Well, the guidebook says the Botanical Gardens are worth spending some time in. But the Art Gallery isn’t open on Sundays, so we’ll have to go there today. M: Are all these places free or do we have to pay to go in? W: I think there’s a charge for all of them except the Botanical Gardens. M: OK, let’s see the painting you like first, then have lunch and go on to the Castle after that. 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. How long did Roger Federer’s professional career last? A. 14 years. B. 17 years. C. 24 years. 12. What happened to Federer in the 2017 Australian Open? A. He got a sudden knee injury. B. He had a hard-fought victory. C He faced a series of losses. 13. Which of the following best describes Federer? A. Determined. B. Kind-hearted C. Humorous. 【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello everyone. This is Face-to-Face from Radio 1. With us today is the great tennis player Roger Federer. Welcome, Mr. Federer. M: Thank you for having me here. W: So, Mr. Federer, we all know that you retired at the age of 41. How long did your professional tennis career last? M: Well, I picked up tennis when I was 3 and turned professional at the age of 17. W: What’s your most unforgettable match in your professional tennis career? M: It was the 2017 Australian Open. At that time, I hadn’t trained for almost 6 months because of my severe knee injury. I received an operation and it took me a long time to recover. I hadn’t expected that I would make it to the final and win my title. W: Amazing! How did you do that? M: I guess it was my firm belief and desire to win. As I always say, if you believe, you can go really far in your life. 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. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Father and daughter. C. Boss and secretary. 15. What kind of learner tends to organize information with a mind map? A. A visual one. B. A logical one. C. An emotional one. 16. What does Jessica suggest the man do? A. Put his favourite subject first. B. Apply colours to arrange notes. C. Practise short-term memory. 【答案】14. A 15. A 16. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi, Jessica. I’m really struggling with this term’s workload. W: Have you considered making a study guide? It’s a useful tool to take the stress out of studying. M: Sounds great. My main problem is that my study folder is full of notes and worksheets, and is totally disorganized. I don’t know where to start. W: Okay. Well, the main thing is to have everything in order. Whatever you are reviewing, it’s important that it’s arranged for your particular needs of that subject and in the most user-friendly way you can. What kind of learner are you? M: I’m not sure. W: Well, visual learners prefer using images, colors and maps to organize information . Logical learners would rather use logic, reasoning and systems. I’m an emotional learner, which means I need to connect to information emotionally to understand it. M: Well, I’m very much dependent on vision as a way of taking in information. W: Then I suggest reorganizing your notes using colour-coded sections, and you’ll probably start to grasp information a lot quicker. 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. What is Caroline Smith? A. A zoo specialist. B. A social worker. C. A TV reporter. 18. What does Caroline talk about in the Kyrie Belle Show? A. Recently extinct wildlife. B. Latest campaigning activities. C. Common misunderstandings of animals. 19. What does a monkey’s ear-to-ear smile suggest? A. They are quite shy. B. They feel at risk. C. They are impatient. 20. Why does the speaker deliver the speech? A. To advertise a national zoo. B. To present a charity show. C. To introduce a preservationist. 【答案】17. A 18. C 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】When all the animals of a species die out, the whole world loses. That creature is gone forever. Many people are worried about this happening to a large number of wild animals. They spend time campaigning to help preserve wildlife. One of the best-known preservationists is Caroline Smith. She is an attractive young woman who works for the National Grand Zoo. Caroline Smith’s vast knowledge of animals makes her a frequent guest on TV talk shows. She has been on the “Kyrie Belle Show” over forty times. She explains common errors in thinking about wildlife. For example, gorillas aren’t the violent, cruel and rude offenders they appear to be. They are really quite shy. Monkeys that smile aren’t as happy as they seem. In fact, a monkey’s ear-to-ear smile means “watch out”. Snakes really help nature by eating harmful insects. So people should try to protect them. Caroline Smith hopes that once people understand animals better, they will do their best to preserve them. How lucky animals are to have a friend like Caroline Smith! 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Wildlife conservation initiatives offer a meaningful way for individuals to actively participate in the protection of endangered species while gaining insights into how they can contribute to their preservation. For those passionate about wildlife, several programs present opportunities for involvement: ◆ Animal Rescue Project South Africa: Engage alongside experienced conservationists in Cape Town, solving the challenge of finding new homes for homeless dogs and cats. The project involves an animal hospital equipped to cater to their medical needs and an adoption center dedicated to finding them permanent homes. Due to financial constraints, the center relies heavily on volunteers to handle daily tasks and provide hands-on care for these animals. ◆ Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Sri Lanka: Witnessing a decline in sea turtle populations due to various commercial activities, this project focuses on supporting hatcheries(孵化场) in their conservation efforts. Participation in the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka supports hatcheries in their conservation efforts, including providing financial assistance.Your participation not only aids in providing financial support to these hatcheries but also contributes to the sustainability of sea turtle populations. ◆ Wildlife Conservation Program, Australia: Immerse yourself in activities such as animal care, facility maintenance, and enrichment tasks, offering an incredible opportunity to gain firsthand international work experience. This program also serves as an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while fostering connections with like-minded individuals from across the globe. ◆ Marine Conservation Program, Bali: Set in Tianyar, where coral reef degradation threatens the ecosystem, this initiative aims to restore and conserve the reef to ensure a sustainable future for the local community and marine life. 21. What is the primary objective of the Animal Rescue Project in South Africa? A. To provide medical care for injured wildlife. B. To conduct research on endangered species. C. To organize volunteer activities in Cape Town. D. To rehabilitate and rehome stray dogs and cats. 22. How does participation in the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka contribute to the preservation of sea turtle populations? A. By organizing awareness campaigns about marine conservation. B. By establishing new habitats for sea turtles. C. By providing financial support to local hatcheries. D. By regulating commercial fishing activities. 23. What makes the Wildlife Conservation Program in Australia an attractive opportunity for participants? A. The chance to explore the cultural heritage of Australia. B. The opportunity to engage in international work experience. C. The availability of luxurious accommodations for volunteers. D. The focus on research projects studying various animal species. 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了全球各地的动物保护项目，包括南非的动物救援项目、斯里兰卡的海龟保护项目以及澳大利亚的野生动物保护项目。这些项目旨在通过各种方式保护和帮助当地的动物种群，例如帮助流浪狗和猫找到新家、支持海龟孵化场的保护工作并提供经济支持，以及为参与者提供国际工作经验的机会。这些项目不仅有助于保护动物，还为参与者提供了参与和支持动物保护事业的平台和机会。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Animal Rescue Project, South Africa中“Engage alongside experienced conservationists in Cape Town, solving the challenge of finding new homes for homeless dogs and cats. (与开普敦经验丰富的自然资源保护者一起，解决为无家可归的狗和猫寻找新家的挑战。)”可知，南非的动物救援项目的目标是帮助流浪狗和猫得到庇护和再次安置。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Sri Lanka中“Participation in the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka supports hatcheries in their conservation efforts, including providing financial assistance. (参与斯里兰卡的海龟保护项目支持孵化场的保护工作，包括提供财政援助。)”可知，参与斯里兰卡的海龟保护项目是通过为当地孵化场提供经济支持为保护海龟做贡献的。故选C。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Wildlife Conservation Program, Australia中“Immerse yourself in activities such as animal care, facility maintenance, and enrichment tasks, offering an incredible opportunity to gain firsthand international work experience. (让自己沉浸在动物护理、设施维护和丰富任务等活动中，为获得第一手的国际工作经验提供了一个难以置信的机会。)”可知，该项目为参与者提供获得国际工作经验的机会。故选B。 B The other day I was going through the airport at Ibiza and getting my Spanish exit stamp—a Brexit benefit or drawback depending on how you feel—and the nice passport lady flicked through (浏览) my passport, seeking a rare empty page, and said: “Wow, you have a lot of stamps.” Like a five-year-old, I practically glowed with pride. Because I do have a lot of stamps. And sometimes I simply like to look at them. Right now, my passport is so full of stamps it is in danger of filling up. However, there is a fair chance that this won’t happen—not because I have any intention of ceasing my travels, but because most countries are moving on from the era of physical stamps. In future our comings and goings will be monitored digitally—and speedily. This will, of course, be great for shortening airport queues, but it also means we will kiss goodbye to the romance of the exotic (奇异的) stamp, that reminder of the time we crossed from, say, Chile to Bolivia via the Andes and the salt plains. Or that first time we landed in the USA and got one of the simplest stamps of all. The border officer smiled as he stamped my passport and said: “Welcome to America.” In my decades of travel, I have acquired some seriously—to my mind—exotic and wonderful stamps: Armenia, Madagascar, Greenland. Some of the smallest countries demand entire pages of your passport—looking at you, Cambodia. Then there are the special stamps to truly remote destinations. My personal favourite is probably the one I got going into the Republic of Mount Athos in northern Greece. It was magnificently beautiful: the double-headed eagle of Byzantium, returned to life and impressed on my passport pages. It was certainly more cheerful than the stamp I once got from the British embassy in Bangkok, which arranged for my return to the UK from Thailand after I really misbehaved. That stamp said “Impound (扣留) Passport on Arrival in London”. And so they did. Yet I miss that stamp too. 24. What does the author think of the shift from physical stamps to digital records? A. Convenient but romance-reducing. B. Eco-friendly but culture-erasing. C. Modern but artistically inferior. D. Cost-efficient but emotionally hurtful. 25. What does the underlined word “you” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. Readers. B. Pages. C. Cambodia. D. Stamps. 26. Why does the author mention the Bangkok stamp? A. To exhibit the extent of his global travels. B. To present a less positive travel experience. C. To highlight his attachment to all his stamps. D. To reflect on his misbehavior and its consequences. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. My Favorite Passport Stamps B. The Beauty of Passport Stamps C. Digital Progress: Passport Stamps at Risk D. Passport Stamps: Bridging Borders and Cultures 【答案】24. A 25. C 26. C 27. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要表达作者对护照盖章的怀旧之情。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“In future our comings and goings will be monitored digitally — and speedily.”（在未来，我们的一举一动都将受到数字化的快速监控。）以及第三段中“This will, of course, be great for shortening airport queues, but it also means we will kiss goodbye to the romance of the exotic (奇异的) stamp, that reminder of the time we crossed from, say, Chile to Bolivia via the Andes and the salt plains.”（当然，这将大大缩短机场排队的时间，但这也意味着我们将与异国情调的浪漫印记吻别，这些印记会让我们想起我们从智利穿越安第斯山脉和盐平原来到玻利维亚的时光。）可推知，作者认为转向数字化会带来便利却减少了浪漫感觉。故选A项。 【25题详解】 词义猜测题。划线单词“Some of the smallest countries demand entire pages of your passport — looking at you, Cambodia.”（一些最小的国家需要你的整页护照——看看你，柬埔寨。）以诙谐的口气引出Cambodia这个国家，虽小但是盖章会占据一整页。由此可知，这里的you指的是Cambodia。故选C项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“It was certainly more cheerful than the stamp I once got from the British embassy in Bangkok, which arranged for my return to the UK from Thailand after I really misbehaved. That stamp said “Impound (扣留) Passport on Arrival in London”. And so they did.”（这张护照盖章肯定比我曾经从英国驻曼谷大使馆得到的那张护照盖章更令人愉快，因为在我表现不佳后，英国大使馆安排我从泰国返回英国。那枚护照盖章上写着“护照抵达伦敦后被扣押”。他们就这样做了。）以及最后一段“Yet I miss that stamp too.”（然而我也想念那张护照盖章。）可推知，作者提到曼谷护照盖章是为了突出他对所有护照盖章的喜爱。故选C项。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通断全文可知，作者从开头拥有满满的护照印章，到未来数字化之后的伤感，以及对于自己最喜爱的护照印章和有着不愉快经历的印章的怀念，全文突显强调了护照印章之美与作者的怀旧之情。故文章最好的标题是“护照印章的美”。故选B项。 C Video games can spend hours intensely focused on leveling up — progressing to the next level of skill and challenge- in a virtual world, while their everyday troubles fade into the background. Called “flow”, this profoundly immersive state is familiar to artists, musicians and athletes, and has become a popular topic in the media. But video game scholar Braxton Soderman urges caution. In his new book, Against Flow: Video Games and the Flowing Subject, Soderman aims to “create a little turbulence (湍流) in the smooth flow.” Among his criticisms of flow in relation to video gaming is that it can be used to manipulate (操纵) players for profit and socially isolate them. “Developers of video games and apps design their technologies specifically in order to produce these intense states of concentration, to addict people to these kinds of experiences,” says Soderman. Money, of course, is the driving force behind most game design, not happiness. Soderman has played video games almost his entire life, but as the father of two young children, he’s careful to limit the types of games and amount of time his kids spend on video games. As with flow, Soderman worries that the concepts of play are already being manipulated by capitalism. Business owners, he says, arc being encouraged to use play and creativity to establish “playgrounds of profit” instead of creating more open, inclusive environments that actually make people happier. “Play is an activity that is really about creativity, exploring possibilities, and freedom,” he says. “But it can be hijacked (操纵) and used in a wrong way”. The concept of play, like flow, is one that Soderman will challenge us all to step back and think about critically. Because, as he shows in Against Flow, getting lost in a video game for a while can be fun, as long as you don’t end up swept away in a lonely current of someone else’ s profit. 28. What’s a key sign of video games being in a “flow” state? A. Profound interest in arts and music. B. Increased focus on everyday troubles. C. Persistent engagement in online chatting. D. Intense concentration on game progression. 29. What is the ultimate purpose of most game design? A. To foster genuine happiness. B. To enhance social interactions. C. To build up concentration skills. D. To profit from player involvement. 30. According to Soderman, what is a concern about “play”? A. It’s subject to capitalist influence. B. It blocks creativity and possibilities. C. It’s unfavorable for game development. D. It promotes addiction to virtual socializing. 31. What is the text most likely to be? A. A review of recent video game research. B. A report about game development practices. C. An introduction to a newly published book. D. An essay on the concepts of “flow” and “play”. 【答案】28. D 29. D 30. A 31. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是Against Flow: Video Games and the Flowing Subject这本书作者Soderman对于游戏中的“flow”状态表示警告，认为它可以被用来操纵玩家以获取利润并导致社交孤立。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Video games can spend hours intensely focused on leveling up — progressing to the next level of skill and challenge- in a virtual world, while their everyday troubles fade into the background.(电子游戏可以让玩家在虚拟世界中花费数小时专注于升级——在技能和挑战上不断升级，而他们的日常烦恼则逐渐消失在背景中。)”可知，电子游戏处于“flow”状态的关键标志是高度专注于游戏进程。故选D。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Among his criticisms of flow in relation to video gaming is that it can be used to manipulate (操纵) players for profit and socially isolate them.(他对“flow”状态与电子游戏相关的批评之一是，它可以被用来操纵玩家以获取利益，并在社交上孤立他们。)”和第三段“Money, of course, is the driving force behind most game design, not happiness.(当然，金钱才是大多数游戏设计背后的驱动力，而不是快乐。)”可知，大多数游戏设计的最终目的是从玩家的参与中获利。故选D。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段“As with flow, Soderman worries that the concepts of play are already being manipulated by capitalism. Business owners, he says, arc being encouraged to use play and creativity to establish “playgrounds of profit” instead of creating more open, inclusive environments that actually make people happier.(关于flow，Soderman担心游戏的概念已经被资本主义所操纵。他说，企业主被鼓励利用游戏和创造力来建立“利润游乐场”，而不是创造更开放、更包容的环境，让人们更快乐。)”可知，Soderman认为“玩”和创造力的概念已经受到资本主义的操纵，创业者被鼓励利用游戏和创造力来建立“以利润为目的的游乐场”，而不是创建更开放、更包容的环境，让人们真正感到幸福，所以关于“play”，让人担忧的是它受资本主义的影响。故选A。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“In his new book, Against Flow: Video Games and the Flowing Subject, Soderman aims to “create a little turbulence (湍流) in the smooth flow.”(在他的新书《反对流：电子游戏和流动的主题》中，Soderman的目标是“在流畅的‘flow’中制造一点湍流”。)”可知，文章主要在介绍Soderman在新书中所提到的观点，所以这篇文章是一本新出版的书的介绍。故选C。 D There’s a useful concept from psychology that helps explain why good people do things that harm the environment: the false consensus effect. That’s where we overvalue how acceptable and prevalent (普遍的) our own behavior is in society. Put simply, if you’re doing something (even if you secretly know you probably shouldn’t), you’re more likely to think plenty of other people do it too. What’s more, you likely overestimate how much other people think that behavior is broadly OK. This bias (偏见) allows people to justify socially unacceptable or illegal behaviors. Researchers have observed the false consensus effect in drug use and illegal hunting. More recently, conservationists are beginning to reveal how this effect contributes to environmental damage. In Australia, people who admitted to poaching (偷猎) thought it was much more prevalent in society than it really was, and had higher estimates than fishers who obeyed the law. They also believed others viewed poaching as socially acceptable; however, in reality, more than 90% of fishers held the opposite view. The false consensus effect has also shown up in studies examining support for nuclear energy and offshore wind farms. Just as concepts from psychology can help explain some forms of environmental damage, so too can they help address it. For example, research shows people are more likely to litter in areas where there’s already a-lot of trash scattered around; so making sure the ground around a bin is not covered in rubbish may help. Factual information on how other people think and behave can be very powerful. Energy companies have substantially reduced energy consumption simply by showing people how their electricity use compares to their neighbors. Encouragingly, stimulating people’s natural desire for status has also been successful in getting people to “go green to be seen”, or to publicly buy eco-friendly products. As the research evidence shows social norms can be a powerful force in encouraging and popularizing environmentally friendly behaviors. Perhaps you can do your bit by sharing this article! 32. Which example best illustrates the false consensus effect? A. A student spends long hours surfing the internet. B. A blogger assumes many people dislike his posts. C. A driver frequently parks illegally in public places. D. A smoker believes people generally approve of smoking. 33. How did most Australian fishers view the issue of poaching? A. It is unacceptable. B. It is widespread. C. It is controversial. D. It is complex. 34. What do the underlined words “go green to be seen” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Embrace green habits for better health. B. Make green choices that others can perceive. C. Join green movements for personal fulfillment. D. Choose green items that are easy to spot in stores. 35. What is a recommended approach to addressing environmental problems? A. Understate social norms. B. Highlight personal responsibilities. C. Publicize sustainable practices. D. Encourage technological innovations. 【答案】32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了什么是“错误共识效应”，并说明可以通过这一效应背后的心理学原理来实施社会规范，从而鼓励和推广环境友好行为。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“There’s a useful concept from psychology that helps explain why good people do things that harm the environment: the false consensus effect. That’s where we overvalue how acceptable and prevalent(普遍的) our own behavior is in society. Put simply, if you’re doing something (even if you secretly know you probably shouldn’t), you’re more likely to think plenty of other people do it too. What’s more, you likely overestimate how much other people think that behavior is broadly OK.(心理学中有一个有用的概念，可以帮助解释为什么好人会做损害环境的事情：错误共识效应。这就是我们高估自己的行为在社会上的可接受性和普遍性的原因。简单地说，如果你正在做某事（即使你私下里知道你可能不应该做），你更有可能认为很多其他人也在做这件事。更重要的是，你可能高估了其他人对这种行为的看法)”及第二段“Researchers have observed the false consensus effect in drug use and illegal hunting.(研究人员在吸毒和非法狩猎中观察到了错误共识效应)”可知，错误共识效应表示我们高估自己的行为在社会上的可接受性和普遍性，即使自己知道这件事不应该做，D选项“吸烟者认为人们普遍赞成吸烟”就是一个典型例子。故选D。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In Australia, people who admitted to poaching(偷猎) thought it was much more prevalent in society than it really was, and had higher estimates than fishers who obeyed the law. They also believed others viewed poaching as socially acceptable; however, in reality, more than 90% of fishers held the opposite view.(在澳大利亚，承认偷猎的人认为偷猎在社会上比实际情况要普遍得多，并且比遵守法律的渔民有更高的估计。他们还认为其他人认为偷猎是社会可以接受的；然而，在现实中，超过90%的渔民持相反的观点)”可知，大多数澳大利亚渔民认为偷猎是不可接受的。故选A。 【34题详解】 词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段“Factual information on how other people think and behave can be very powerful. Energy companies have substantially reduced energy consumption simply by showing people how their electricity use compares to their neighbors.Encouragingly, stimulating people’s natural desire for status has also been successful in getting people(关于其他人如何思考和行为的事实信息是非常强大的。能源公司仅仅通过向人们展示他们与邻居的用电量对比，就大幅减少了能源消耗。令人鼓舞的是，激发人们对身份的自然渴望也成功地吸引了人们)”及划线词后文“或者公开购买环保产品”可推知，激发人们对于身份的自然渴望能吸引人们做出能让别人感知到的绿色生活的选择，划线词表示“做出别人能感知到的绿色生活的选择”。故选B。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“As the research evidence shows, social norms can be a powerful force in encouraging and popularizing environmentally friendly behaviors. Perhaps you can do your bit by sharing this article!(研究证据表明，社会规范可以成为鼓励和推广环境友好行为的强大力量。也许你可以通过分享这篇文章来尽你的一份力)”及倒数第二段“Factual information on how other people think and behave can be very powerful.(关于其他人如何思考和行为的事实信息是非常强大的)”可推知，通过社会规范公布其他人的思考和行为信息可以鼓励和推广环境友好行为，因此，宣传可持续实践是一个值得推荐的处理环境问题的方法。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。 Brief and pleasant small talk can promote learning, expand your horizons, and contribute to a sense of belonging. ____36____ We asked experts to share their favorite strategies for getting better at small talk. Take advantage of “free information”. Find help from your surroundings, says Debra Fine, an expert on communication skills. If you’re standing next to someone at a baby shower, for example, the fact that you’re both there is what she calls “free information” — so ask the person how they know the mum-to-be. ____37____ Skip sensitive questions. Get rid of controversial topics and potentially sensitive matters (such as religion, relationship status, kids and work). ____38____ You might ask a high school senior to fill you in on their college search, for example, rather than inquiring if they will get into a famous college. Respond generously. Think of conversation as a game-and aim to be an active player, which requires investing energy in it. If someone asks how you are and you’ simply respond “Good”, you’re being a “lazy conversationalist”. ____39____ That gives the person you’re talking to plenty to work with if they’d like to continue to chat. Exit the chat gracefully. ____40____ Consider introducing the person to someone else, suggests Diane Windingland, and leaving time for them to know each other. Besides, Windingland recommends concluding like this: “Please excuse me, I have to talk to so-and-so.” A. Don’t spend too long on meaningless topics. B. You can maximize these benefits by mastering some techniques. C. Rather than a single-word response, offer a full sentence in return. D. Your shared reality is a terrific entry point for deeper conversation. E. Instead, questions like “What keeps you busy outside of work?” are suggested. F. Some conversations may drag on because people can’t figure out how to end them. G. One key to changing that is to first accept that these casual chats are impossible to avoid. 【答案】36. B 37. D 38. E 39. C 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讨论了如何通过简短愉快的闲聊来促进学习、开阔视野和增强归属感。文章通过询问专家并分享他们的建议，介绍了四种策略来提高闲聊技巧，包括利用“免费信息”、避免敏感问题、慷慨回应和优雅地结束对话。 【36题详解】 上文“Brief and pleasant small talk can promote learning, expand your horizons, and contribute to a sense of belonging.(简短而愉快的闲聊可以促进学习，扩大视野，并有助于建立归属感)”指出闲聊的几个好处，下文“We asked experts to share their favorite strategies for getting better at small talk.(我们请专家们分享了他们最喜欢的提高闲聊技巧)”邀请专家分享技巧。B项“You can maximize these benefits by mastering some techniques.(你可以通过掌握一些技巧来最大化这些好处)”承上启下，句中“these benefits”指代上文中提到的3个好处，“techniques”照应下文中“strategies”，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。 【37题详解】 上文“If you’re standing next to someone at a baby shower, for example, the fact that you’re both there is what she calls “free information” — so ask the person how they know the mum-to-be. (举个例子，如果你在新生婴儿派对上站在某人旁边，你俩都在场这一事实就是她所说的“免费信息”——所以问问那个人他们是怎么认识这位准妈妈的)”假设有两个人一同出席了一个新生婴儿派对，这就是闲聊时可以利用的“免费信息”，我们可以利用这一信息开始与陌生人聊天，D项“Your shared reality is a terrific entry point for deeper conversation.(你们共同的现实是进行更深层次对话的绝佳切入点)”承接上文，说明这种信息的作用：进行更深层次对话的绝佳切入点，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。 【38题详解】 上文“Get rid of controversial topics and potentially sensitive matters (such as religion, relationship status, kids and work). (避开有争议的话题和潜在的敏感问题(比如宗教、感情状况、孩子和工作))”建议要避开的一些话题，E项“Instead, questions like “What keeps you busy outside of work?” are suggested.(相反，建设问这样的问题：“工作之余是什么让你这么忙?”)”给出可以问的安全问题，与本段主题是“Skip sensitive questions.(跳过敏感的问题)”一致。故选E项。 【39题详解】 上文“Think of conversation as a game-and aim to be an active player, which requires investing energy in it. If someone asks how you are and you’ simply respond “Good”, you’re being a “lazy conversationalist”. (把谈话想象成一场游戏，目标是成为一个积极的玩家，这需要投入精力。如果有人问你怎么样，而你只是简单地回答“很好”，那么你就是一个“懒惰的聊天者”)”提到要积极聊天，不能做一个“懒惰的聊天者”，C项“Rather than a single-word response, offer a full sentence in return.(不应用一个词来回应，应用一个完整的句子来回应)”给出正确的回答问题方法，句中“a single-word response”照应上文“simply respond “Good””，上下文语意连贯。故选C项。 【40题详解】 下文“Consider introducing the person to someone else, suggests Diane Windingland, and leaving time for them to know each other. Besides, Windingland recommends concluding like this: “Please excuse me, I have to talk to so-and-so.”(Diane Windingland建议，考虑把这个人介绍给其他人，并留出时间让他们相互了解。此外，Windingland建议这样总结：“请原谅，我得和某某谈谈。”)”就如何结束聊天给出建议，是对F项“Some conversations may drag on because people can’t figure out how to end them.(有些对话可能会拖延下去，因为人们不知道如何结束)”中问题的解答，上下文语意连贯。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格处的最佳选项。 The greatest sports moments often have a wonderful flow state behind the victories or performances. Being in flow refers to the moments where distraction reduces, and concentration ____41____. It was a ____42____ summer camp ping pong tournament where I was not only down 1 set, but 7 points behind my opponent, who had only 3 points left to ____43____ the set, and the tournament. For a comeback, I had to win at least 10 points, without making ____44____! Facing the ____45____ situation, I could call it a day and let my opponent win. Perhaps my opponent had already focused on the ____46____, but failure wasn’t an option! ____47____, I stuck it out, hoping for the best. I told myself, “Let’s just try and win the next point, nothing else.” ____48____ deep, I stared at the ball with a clear mindset and keen ____49____. I took it, hit it back and scored! 5 points to go, 4 points to go... My opponent started getting visibly ____50____ and made mistakes. Point by point I was getting closer to being even 7-8. I was one point away from doing the ____51____. My mouth was shut and my eyes stayed sharp the entire set. He made another ____52____ 8-8. The comeback was complete. The crowd went ____53____! Winning the next 3 points, I managed to win that set. In the last set, my opponent turned restless again. ____54____ the flow, I ended up winning the final set, and the tournament. Despite a small game, it inspired me a lot. Not being able to control how our opponent plays, we can ____55____ how to react. Don’t be there, where you are not. Instead, be here and now! Stay in flow! Be concentrated! 41. A. limits B. decreases C. increases D. changes 42. A. tough B. competitive C. crazy D. close 43 A. lose B. win C. tie D. restart 44. A. adjustments B. reservations C. efforts D. mistakes 45. A. desperate B. embarrassing C. favorable D. unusual 46. A. defense B. attack C. celebration D. relief 47. A. However B. Nevertheless C. Furthermore D. Therefore 48. A. Sighing B. Breathing C. Regretting D. Struggling 49. A. attention B. interest C. insight D. appreciation 50. A. confused B. impatient C. exhausted D. uneasy 51. A. right B. impossible C. opposite D. previous 52. A. mess B. point C. error D. decision 53. A. wild B. silent C. mad D. deaf 54. A. Going against B. Cutting off C. Holding to D. Recovering from 55. A. wonder B. determine C. predict D. consider 【答案】41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. B 49. A 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文通过作者在夏令营乒乓球赛中，从大比分落后到惊天逆转的亲身经历，阐述了“心流”状态下专注与坚持的重要性，强调即使面对困境，通过调整心态、保持专注，我们仍能决定自己的反应方式，实现看似不可能的胜利。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：处于心流状态时，分心会减少，而注意力则会增强。A. limits限制；B. decreases减少；C. increases增加；D. changes改变。根据前文的“Being in flow refers to the moments where distraction reduces, and concentration”可知，分心减少，注意力则会增强；设空处填heightens与reduce相对应。故选C项。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是一场艰苦的夏令营乒乓球锦标赛，我不仅落后于对手，而且落后对手7分，而对手只剩下3分就能赢得这场比赛和锦标赛。A. tough艰难的；B. competitive竞争激烈的；C. crazy疯狂的；D. close接近的。根据空后“I was not only down 1 set, but 7 points behind my opponent, who had only 3 points left to 　　　　3　　　　 the set, and the tournament. For a comeback, I had to win at least 10 points, without making 　　　　4　　　　!”可知，作者大比分落后，要想翻盘至少获得10分，由此可以推断对于作者来说这场比赛非常艰难、棘手。故选A项。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的对手只剩下3分就能赢得这一局和整个锦标赛。A. lose失去；B. win赢；C. tie（比赛中）打成平局；D. restart重新开始。根据前文的“where I was not only down 1 set, but 7 points behind my opponent, who had only 3 points left to”可知，此处描述的是对手接近胜利的情况，因此是“赢”。故选B项。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：为了反败为胜，我必须赢得至少10分，而且不能犯错！A. adjustments调整；B. reservations保留；C. efforts努力；D. mistakes错误。根据前文的“It was a 　　　　2　　　　 summer camp ping pong tournament where I was not only down 1 set, but 7 points behind my opponent, who had only 3 points left to 　　　　3　　　　 the set, and the tournament.”可知，对手距离赢得比赛很近了，要实现大逆转，不能有任何失误。故选D项。 【45题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：面对绝望的局面，我可以收工了，让我的对手赢。A. desperate绝望的；B. embarrassing令人尴尬的；C. favorable有利的；D. unusual不寻常的。根据前文“I was not only down 1 set, but 7 points behind my opponent, who had only 3 points left to 　　　　3　　　　 the set, and the tournament. For a comeback, I had to win at least 10 points, without making 　　　　4　　　　!”可知，作者大比分落后，要想翻盘至少获得10分，所以是绝望的局面。故选A项。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：句意：也许我的对手已经开始专注于庆祝了，但失败并不是我的选择！A. defense防御；B. attack攻击；C. celebration庆祝；D. relief缓解。根据前文的“Facing the 　　　　5　　　　 situation”和“Perhaps my opponent had already focused on the”可知，比赛情况对于作者很不乐观，对手因为即将胜利可能已经在想庆祝的事情了。故选C项。 【47题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：因此，我坚持了下来，希望得到最好的结果。A. However然而；B. Nevertheless不过；C. Furthermore此外；D. Therefore因此。根据上文“Perhaps my opponent had already focused on the 　　　　6　　　　, but failure wasn’t an option!”以及下文“I stuck it out, hoping for the best.”可知，两句间是因果关系。故选D项。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：深呼吸，我以清晰的心态和敏锐的注意力盯着球。A. Sighing叹气；B. Breathing呼吸；C. Regretting后悔；D. Struggling挣扎。根据前文的“Let’s just try and win the next point, nothing else”可知，这里是在描述调整心态准备继续比赛的动作，breathe deep“深呼吸”符合语境。故选B项。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：深呼吸，我以清晰的心态和敏锐的注意力盯着球。A. attention注意，注意力；B. interest兴趣；C. insight洞察力；D. appreciation欣赏。根据前文的“I stared at the ball with a clear mindset and keen”可知，在比赛中，作者需要保持高度的注意力盯着球。故选A项。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的对手开始明显变得不安，并开始犯错。A. confused困惑的；B. impatient不耐烦的；C. exhausted疲惫的；D. uneasy不安的。根据后文的“made mistakes”和“My opponent turned restless again.”可知，随着比分的接近，对手开始感到紧张或不安，并开始犯错。故选D项。 【51题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我离做不可能的事只差一分了。A. right正确的；B. impossible不可能的；C. opposite相反的；D. previous之前的。根据后文的“The comeback was complete.”可知，本来作者大比分落后，想要扭转局面几乎是不可能的事情，现在把比分追到7:8，从大比分落后到几乎扳平的惊人逆转，这是作者做到的“不可能的事”。故选B项。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他又犯了一个8比8的错误。A. mess混乱；B. point要点；C. error错误；D. decision决定。根据前文“5 points to go, 4 points to go... My opponent started getting visibly 　　　　10　　　　 and made mistakes.”可知，作者的对手开始犯错，作者利用对手的错误慢慢追上比分，所以此处是对手又犯错，比分变为8比8。故选C项。 【53题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：人群沸腾了！A. wild狂热的，感情炽烈的；B. silent沉默的；C. mad疯狂的；D. deaf聋的。根据前文的“I was not only down 1 set, but 7 points behind my opponent, who had only 3 points left to 　　　　3　　　　 the set”以及“He made another 　　　　12　　　　 8-8. The comeback was complete.”可知，从大比分落后到扳平比分，实现惊人逆转，观众的反应应该是激动或兴奋的，went wild表示非常兴奋或失控，符合情境。故选A项。 【54题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我保持了这种流畅的状态，最终赢得了最后一局和锦标赛。A. Going against违背；B. Cutting off切断；C. Holding to坚持，保持；D. Recovering from恢复。根据后文的“the flow”和“Not being able to control how our opponent plays, we can 　　　　15　　　　 how to react.”可知，这里描述的是作者保持并利用了自己的良好状态与专注度。故选C项。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然我们无法控制对手如何打，但我们可以决定如何应对。A. wonder想知道；B. determine决定；C. predict预测；D. consider考虑。根据后文的“how to react”和“Instead, be here and now! Stay in flow! Be concentrated!”可知，这里是说尽管外界因素不可控，但我们能控制自己的反应方式，我们可以决定如何应对。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。 Chinese pastries (糕点) have a rich and divers history that spans thousands of years. Traditional Chinese pastries are popular ___56___ their beautiful shapes, delicate flavors and cultural symbolism. The origins of Chinese pastries can be traced back to ancient times when they were primarily made for ___57___ (religion) ceremonies and special occasions. Over centuries of evolution, Chinese pastries___58___ (develop), combining various regional flavors and techniques. During the Tang dynasty, Chinese pastries experienced a significant ___59___ (grow) in popularity. The Tang dynasty emperors were known for their love of desserts and pastries, ___60___ led to the development of numerous delicate and complicated pastry recipes. It was during this time ___61___ many symbolic pastries were created, and the art of pastry-making reached new heights. Mooncakes, closely ___62___ (associate) with the Mid-autumn Festival, are among the most famous Chinese pastries. Mooncakes have a history ___63___ (date) back over 1,000 years. They were___64___ (original) used as an offering ____65____ (honour) the moon goddess during the harvest season. Mooncakes are often imprinted with amazing designs and symbols that represent good luck and prosperity. Each region in China has its own pastries with distinct flavors, ingredients and making methods. Chinese pastries are an essential part of Chinese cuisine and cultural traditions. 【答案】56. for 57. religious 58. have developed 59. growth 60. which 61. that 62. associated 63. dating 64. originally 65. to honour 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国糕点的历史发展。 【56题详解】 考查介词。句意：中国传统的糕点以其美丽的形状、精致的味道和文化象征而广受欢迎。be popular for“因……而受欢迎”是固定搭配。故填for。 【57题详解】 考查形容词。句意：中国糕点的起源可以追溯到古代，当时它们主要是为宗教仪式和特殊场合制作的。修饰名词ceremonies应用形容词。故填religious。 【58题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：经过几个世纪的演变，中国的糕点已经发展起来，结合了各种地方风味和技术。根据时间状语Over centuries of evolution可知，此处应用现在完成时，表示过去的动作对现在的影响。主谓一致，故填have developed。 【59题详解】 考查名词。句意：在唐朝，中国的糕点经历了显著的普及增长。不定冠词a后应用其名词单数作宾语。故填growth。 【60题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：唐朝的皇帝以其对甜点和糕点的热爱而闻名，这导致了许多精致而复杂的糕点食谱的发展。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为前面主句，指代事物，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【61题详解】 考查强调句。句意：正是在这段时间里，许多具有象征意义的糕点被创造出来，糕点制作艺术达到了新的高度。分析可知，此处为强调句，强调状语during this time应用that引导后文。故填that。 【62题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：月饼是中国最著名的糕点之一，与中秋节密切相关。此处为非谓语，动词associate“联系”和名词Mooncakes之间是被动关系，应用其过去分词作后置定语，由逗号隔开，相当于非限制性定语从句。故填associated。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：月饼的历史可以追溯到1000多年前。此处为非谓语，动词date和名词history之间是主动关系，应用其现在分词作后置定语。故填dating。 【64题详解】 考查副词。句意：他们是最初用作在收获季节向月亮女神致敬的祭品。修饰动词used用副词。故填originally。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他们是最初用作在收获季节向月亮女神致敬的祭品。be used to do sth“被用来干某事”是固定短语。故填to honour。 第四部分 写作（共两节，40分） 第一节 应用文写作（15分） 66. 假定你是李华，从上学期以来，外教Mary开展了“课前3分钟演讲”活动，你觉得活动很好，但存在不足之处。请你给外教写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.你对活动的评价； 2.针对问题提出改进建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词：课前3分钟演讲 Pre-class 3-minute English Speech Dear Mary, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Lihua 【答案】Dear Mary, I really appreciate the activity “Pre-class 3-minute English Speech”, which boosts our speaking skills and confidence. However, I’ve noticed some problems needing to be solved. The students crazy about English are always seizing the opportunity to present themselves, leaving shy students no chance, so I suggest making some adjustments. First, students can take turns to give presentations to guarantee everyone an equal chance to express themselves. Moreover, you can require students to review each other’s speeches in groups, which will not only greatly reduces the error rate but also improves their writing skills. I’d appreciate it if my advice could be considered. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。上学期以来，外教Mary开展了“课前3分钟演讲”活动，要求考生给外教写一封邮件对活动进行的评价，针对问题提出改进建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 处理：solve → settle/handle 机会：opportunity → chance 建议：suggest → advise/propose 确保：guarantee → make sure 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：First, students can take turns to give presentations to guarantee everyone an equal chance to express themselves. 拓展句：First, students can take turns to give presentations so that everyone will be guaranteed an equal chance to express themselves. 【点睛】[高分句型1] I really appreciate the activity “Pre-class 3-minute English Speech”, which boosts our speaking skills and confidence. (运用了关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] Moreover, you can require students to review each other’s speeches in groups, which will not only greatly reduces the error rate but also improves their writing skills.(运用了关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句) 第二节 读后续写（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。 “Ada! Milk!” Mama called. Milk. It was Ada’s turn to get it. Ada sighed and shut her first-aid book. Her head hurt from reading in the dim morning light, but how else was she going to learn? Ada tied the cow close to a tree. Somewhere down the mountain, some volunteer doctors were teaching medical skills to village nurses. Ada heard Betty drive off hours ago. “She should have taken me with her. She thinks I’m too young, but she’s wrong. I am already 16!” Ada thought. Ada carried the milk back to Mama, then wandered up the road. Roy, a village boy, had gotten a donkey, and some kids had gathered around to see it. Roy was always doing something to get attention. Like now: he was trying to stand on the animal’s bare back. “No wonder they don’t trust kids with anything important”, Ada thought, sighing. She had just turned away when she heard a thud and a few screams. Roy lay on the ground nearby moaning in pain. The donkey stood several meters away. “Roy!” The kids nearby ran towards him. “Get Betty,” one said. Ada shook her head. “Betty’s gone to the city.” The other kids seemed frozen in place. Ada ran to where Roy was lying. She dropped to her knees on the dusty road. “Roy! Can you hear me?” Roy moaned in agony. Ada saw that one of his legs was crooked, bent a little sideways between the knee and the ankle. A broken leg! She remembered what the first-aid book had said about broken legs: if there is no ambulance, straighten the bone before moving the victim. There certainly wouldn’t be any ambulance here. Ada looked back up the road. The other kids were still standing there, watching. “Victor!” Ada called to one of the boys. “Go get Roy’s mama, and find someone with a truck.” She turned to the others. “Give me your shirts. We need something to tie his leg with.” 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。 Ada then found a strong stick, which she would use to keep his leg straight. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, Betty came to Ada’s home. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Ada then found a strong stick, which she would use to keep his leg straight. She gently explained what she was going to do then carefully wrapped the shirts around Roy’s leg and the stick. Roy cried out in pain. “I know it hurts,” Ada said softly. “But this will hold it still until you get to the hospital.” When Ada was done, she looked up and saw Roy’s mama watching from a few meters away. Behind her was a neighbor in a pickup truck. When Ada stepped away, Roy’s mama ran over and held Roy’s face in her hands. “Thank you, Ada,” she said. Ada helped them lift Roy into the truck, then they drove down the hillside towards the hospital. The next day, Betty came to Ada’s home. “I heard what you did,” Betty said. “You kept your head in an emergency. That’s an important skill.” Ada’s face turned red. “I was afraid ...” Betty shook her head. “It’s OK for a nurse to be afraid, as long as she has a clear head. The volunteer doctors are coming tomorrow with vaccines. We need some more hands. Can you help?” “I’d love to.” Ada replied at once. “Come early, then. There is a lot to learn.” Ada smiled. “I’ll bring my first-aid book.” 【解析】 【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。通过阅读所给文章可知，文章主要讲述了 Amy 运用自己在急救书上学的知识头脑冷静地救助了一个从马背上摔下来的小男孩的故事，从这个故事中“我们”可以学到：书本上的知识是可以被运用到现实生活中去的。 【详解】续写部分分为两段，第一段开头是：然后，Ada找到了一根坚固的棍棒，她将用它来保持他的腿伸直……，所以应该写Ada对Roy进行急救的过程，Roy的妈妈对Ada表示感谢，最后上车前往医院等。第二段开头是：第二天，Betty来到Ada的家。本段应该写Betty对Ada的认可，在志愿者医生来注射疫苗时希望得到Ada的帮助，Ada答应提供帮助等。文章最后指出一个道理——书本上的知识可以被运用到现实生活中。 【点睛】文章结构合理，思路清晰，使用了恰当的连接词及词组使行文连贯，如“which，until，when”，也运用了一些高级词汇和表达，如“gently；towards；emergency；afraid；reply；step”以及状语从句“But this will hold it still until you get to the hospital.”“When Ada stepped away, Roy’s mama ran over and held Roy’s face in her hands.”等，增加了文章的亮点，体现了学生较高的英语学科素养。 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null