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nullnullnull 衡阳市八中2024届高三第十次月考 英语试题 注意事项：本试卷满分为150分，时量为120分钟 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15. 答案是C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the speakers meet? A At 9:30. B. At 10:00. C. At 10:30. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How is the weather now? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman doing? A. Listening to music. B. Dancing. C. Watching TV. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman do on New Year’s Eve? A. She sings songs. B. She watches the fireworks. C. She goes to bed early. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does Chris think Brenda is doing? A. Taking a break. B. Making a list. C. Answering emails. 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 many people is the man planning a trip for? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 7. When will the man leave for Xi’an? A. This Wednesday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Wednesday. 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 did the woman get to know about third-hand smoke? A. From young smokers. B. From a newspaper article. C. From some smoking parents. 9. Why does the man say that he should keep away from a baby? A. He’s just become a father. B. He wears dirty clothes. C. He is a smoker. 10. What’s the woman’s suggestion for smoking parents? A. Quit smoking. B. Stay indoors. C. Clean clothes. 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. When is the school barbecue? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. 12. What kind of music will the band play? A. Jazz. B. Hip hop. C. Rock. 13. Where will the barbecue be held? A. In the garden. B. On the sports field. C. By the swimming pool. 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 conversation mainly about? A. Fighting fires. B. Detecting fires. C. Using fires. 15. How many fires did California have in 2020? A. Around 50. B. About 400. C. Over 8600. 16. What size of fire can the new satellites discover? A. The size of a car. B. The size of a plane. C. The size of a sports field. 17. What is the woman’s main concern? A. Saving animals. B. Saving the trees. C. Saving humans. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What time did the examiner leave? A. At 10:55. B. At 11:00. C. At 11:05. 19. Why did the examiner leave? A. He had forgotten the paperwork. B. He had to go somewhere else. C. He had finished his work. 20. What does the speaker intend to tell the listeners to do? A. Be prepared. B. Try to be on time. C. Never fear failure. 第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Besides getting out into nature yourself, the next best thing — especially in the cold, dark winter — is to take it all in through the pages of a book. But where to start? Check out our natural history book recommendations from China and beyond below! My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir, US/UK In the summer of 1869, John Muir, joined a group of shepherds in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain. During the months, he kept a diary while following a flock of sheep, painting a glorious picture of idyllic forests and majestic mountain peaks. His rich perspective and enthusiasm inspired thousands of Americans to visit the area, which later became the famous Yosemite National Park. Living as a Naturalist by Liu Huajie, China Natural history might seem to tackle from a theoretical perspective, but Living as a Naturalist makes it accessible and attractive. Liu uses flowers and plants as an entry point and gives readers practical examples of how we can engage with natural history in our daily lives. With a humorous and engaging writing style, not only does the book interpret ancient Chinese educational and philosophical ideas, but it also introduces key figures in the West’s approach to the subject. The Peregrine by J.A. Baker, UK In 1965, John A. Baker gave up his work and lived on his earnings, devoting all his time to his “obsession” — the peregrine falcon. Like the bird itself, Baker has a keen eye for detail, and his book is “full of the drama of the everyday”, especially their most exciting moments, like fast flying and hunting prey. He pours his heart and soul into his descriptions, transforming his narrative into poetry. In doing so, he entices (吸引) the reader to become fascinated by the smallest of details in things like bird flight and cloud formation. 21. Whose book eventually helped establish a national park? A. Yosemite’s. B. John Muir’s. C. Liu Huajie’s. D. J.A. Baker’s. 22. What is special about the book Living as a Naturalist? A. It helps tackle the subject from a more theoretical perspective. B. It offers readers a practical and daily angle to understand nature. C. It interprets natural history from an ancient way of the West. D. It applies an attractive way to feature some eastern key figures. 23 Which book will you prefer if you are a bird lover? A. My First Summer in the Sierra B. Living as a Naturalist C. The Peregrine D. None of the above. B During the final term of my theater and performance degree, I found myself standing outside Berkeley Court care home with three classmates and an underdeveloped idea. We planned to hold some interactive workshops with the residents to try to inspire memory and social engagement. I remember being nervous, aware that we were working with people who were vulnerable and that I had no idea what I was doing. Some residents were almost nonverbal, some were clearly not with it, some were happy to see us, and some were not. I had decided to play music at the end of the session. We went with the song My Way because the residents, all roughly 80 years old, would have been listening to the hit song in their late 20s. Once I pressed play, it was as if a spell had been cast. Nearly everyone in the room stood up and sang what seemed like every word. I was so profoundly moved. Many of them were communicating much better. It looked and felt like magic. Off I went to drama school, but I thought about that experience almost daily. So when we were given the opportunity to write a script for a theater festival, I created a love story about music and dementia (痴呆), spanning 50 years of a couple’s life. And now, 10 years later, the show I made is running again in London thanks to the Music for Dementia campaign. I now know that music-based interventions reduce the need for anti-psychotic medication (抗精神病药物) in more than 60 percent of people living with dementia. I don’t know what my My Way would be, but I certainly think we should all strive to find our song and do our best to stay connected to the people we share it with. 24. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs? A. Before we entered the care home, I already had a well-prepared plan. B. The purpose of interactivity is to arouse residents’ memory and participation. C. All the residents outside Berkeley Court are vulnerable and nonverbal. D. I, with 3 classmates, was applying for the theater and performance degree. 25. What does the underlined sentence “it was as if a spell had been cast” in paragraph 4 mean? A. We accidentally played the right hit song for the resident to dance to. B. The residents, who were roughly 80, were fascinated by the magic. C. The song My Way was played as a starter for the music campaign. D. A magical way was found to evoke the engagement of the seniors. 26. What is the function of the last paragraph? A. To emphasize the significance of music-based interventions and connection. B. To enhance the awareness of giving attention to people living with dementia. C. To reduce the adverse side effects of abuse of anti-psychotic medication. D. To strive to develop magical ways to compose our own songs with youngsters. 27. What can be the most suitable title for the article? A. My Way B. Spells to be cast C. Music and Dementia D. Music Makes Magic C It seems that the era of fancy, well-known restaurants has ended as people are now more interested in finding which hole-in-the-wall restaurant (苍蝇小馆) has the best food. Nowadays, it’s more fulfilling to post hole-in-the-wall restaurants you have found on Xiaohongshu and be asked for addresses in the comment section. Hole-in-the-wall restaurants are small restaurants that are not highly decorated but have many delicious local dishes. Though they have long served as the “canteen” of their surrounding neighborhoods, these hole-in-the-wall restaurants have gradually retreated from the busy streets as more high-rise structures are built. Now, hole-in-the-wall restaurants are often found in the corners of small lanes and alleys in different parts of a city and the most popular ones usually have a history of more than 10 years and are run as family businesses. Many hole-in-the-wall restaurant lovers desire a more natural lifestyle, with some viewing their dining habits as a protest against consumerism. A native of Wuhan surnamed Tian, appreciates that these humble diners cook food with care. In contrast, some internet-famous restaurants only use pre-made food or simply stir-fry their dishes, she complained. This results in the foods having similar tastes. A university student surnamed Zhou, tried a hole-in-the-wall restaurant with her boyfriend after friends recommended it to her. She ordered three dishes, which only cost 64 yuan. “The food tastes good, and it’s cheap,” she said. Still, there are risks for both owners and fans of hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Zou Zhiping, a professor at Hubei University of Economics, said that due to limitations in funds and management as well as lack of food safety awareness, there could be hygiene and food security issues at these locations. To solve these problems, Zou suggested that the government provide training and more support for these restaurants. These restaurants should also improve their quality of service. 28. What is the author’s attitude to the hole-in-the-wall restaurants? A. Approving. B. Dismissive. C. Neutral. D. Indifferent. 29. What do we know about the hole-in-the-wall restaurants? A. They are often run as family businesses in the back lanes and alleys. B. Pre-made food or simply stir-fried dishes are highly recommended there. C. Customers can appreciate a natural and overdecorated lifestyle there. D. Delicious and costly local specialities are served in those humble diners. 30. According to Zou Zhiping, what is NOT one of the causes of the risks? A. Limitations in funds. B. Imperfect management. C. Off-the-map locations. D. Lack of safety awareness. 31. In which column do we probably find the article? A. Economy. B. Cuisine. C. Security. D. Management. D The sun’s “sneeze” arrived as predicted! Chin’s National Center for Space Weather (NCSW) forecast geomagnetic activities to occur from March 24 to 26. According to monitoring data, Earth experienced a geomagnetic storm that lasted for 12 hours on March 25. Geomagnetic storms happen due to coronal mass ejections (CMES，日冕物质抛射) during which some material from the sun’s outer layer makes its way to Earth. They can shoot out a huge amount of material and carry a strong magnetic field, which causes major changes in Earth’s magnetic environment. “Geomagnetic storms can disrupt radio waves and cause problems for ground communication and satellite signals” Professor Cai Zheng from Tsinghua University said. This can influence the accuracy of navigation systems and the quality of signals for phones and satellite TV. Strong geomagnetic storms can also impact power transmission systems, even resulting in power outages. To ease off the effects of geomagnetic storms, it’s recommended to power off unnecessary electronic devices, especially high-powered ones, to prevent damage or fire. Critical equipment and infrastructure also require special protective measures, including regular checks and data backups. Intense geomagnetic activity can also affect the migration and navigation abilities of animals, for instance, homing pigeons. Geomagnetic storms can affect their ability to find their way, making it difficult for them to return home. Despite these disruptions, what about the impact of such storms on humans? Shortly after the recent geomagnetic storm, some internet users claimed that they had trouble sleeping. However, it was just a convenient excuse. “Geomagnetic storms usually don’t influence human health,” said Zong Weiguo at China Meteorological Administration. Not only do geomagnetic storms have minimal impact on humans, they also deliver an unexpected gift—auroras (极光). During such a storm, charged particles from the sun are guided by Earth’s magnetic field into the atmosphere. When these particles hit atoms in the upper atmosphere, they release energy, causing the glowing lights known as auroras. In the early morning of March 25, auroras appeared in Genhe in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region and Mohe in Heilongjiang. 32. What causes geomagnetic storms? A. Magnetic sneezes forecast by NCSW. B. Sun’s outer layers with a magnetic field. C. Mass solar ejections emitted from the sun. D. Particles guided by the earth’s atmosphere. 33. What could happen during geomagnetic storms? A. Radio waves and satellite signals become unstable. B. High-powered electronic devices power off easily. C. Migratory animals find them on the right way home. D. More and more netizen suffer from sleeplessness. 34. Which statement is right about the process of aurora formation? A. Earth’s own magnetic field is guided into the core. B. Charged particles are emitted with unexpected lights. C. Upper atmosphere release energy and glowing light. D. Solar particles collide with air molecules and glow. 35. According to the forecast, we could probably enjoy auroras ______. A. in northern China B. before March 24 C. in Mongolia D. on a sunny day 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。 Top Tips to Get You by in the US Studying abroad as an international student is an exciting and life-changing experience, ___36___. Here is a list of practical tips that can help you navigate this new chapter successfully. Watch your money ___37___. Understand your sources of income, including scholarships, part-time jobs, or financial support from-family. Then, make a complete list of anticipated expenses, including tuition, accommodation, food, transportation, and entertainment. This budget will be your financial road-map and help you avoid overspending. Select a place to live Choosing the right place to live is vital. University accommodations are often convenient but can be expensive. ___38___. Both can be more cost-effective and offer a richer cultural experience. Be sure to research local housing laws, and thoroughly inspect any rental property before signing a lease. Manage your time Balancing academics, part-time work, and personal time can be challenging. Create a schedule that prioritizes your coursework but also allows for leisure and exploration. ___39___. Be open-minded and resilient (坚韧的) Living independently in a foreign country can be challenging, ___40___. Be open to new experiences, embrace cultural differences, and remain resilient in the face of challenges. It’s normal to feel homesick at times, but with time, you’ll adapt and thrive in your new environment. A. but it also comes with its fair share of hardships B. and yet you should ensure the insurance coverage C. Many universities offer affordable student health plans D. One of the first and most crucial steps is to create a budget E. There are useful apps and tools that can help you stay organized F. but it’s also an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery G. Consider alternative options like shared apartments or home-stays 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was on a cold May morning that I received the email inviting me to join a 10-day all-girls surf trip. Ten women aged 30 to 45, all complete strangers, meeting on the ___41___ of Portugal to try something new: surfing. I have always loved traveling, so I knew I had to ___42___ it. What I’ve learned over my past 33 years is that ___43___ typically spend their days mastering the same things they’ve already done before. This strategy allows us to become experts in one particular field but it also kind of ends up leaving some skills ___44___. I met my new surfing companions on the grass of the hotel ___45___ in a small surf town. ___46___ our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a relentless (坚韧的) desire to challenge ourselves, learn, ___47___ and grow. The shores, where the beginners learn to surf, are ___48___ and covered with slippery rocks. They ___49___ softer waves but are difficult to navigate. Guided by our amazing ____50____, together, we faced the waves. ____51____, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been ____52____. Learning a new skill taught me the ____53____ that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on. While surfing might not be my ____54____, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you are ____55____ of if you don’t go out there and try. 41. A. border B. coast C. inland D. strait 42 A. realize B. refuse C. accept D. admit 43. A. adults B. adolescents C. athletes D. amateurs 44. A. acquiring B. emerging C. disappearing D. lacking 45. A. lobby B. lawn C. canteen D. laundry 46. A. On account of B. For fear of C. In spite of D. In terms of 47. A. surf B. tackle C. guide D. comment 48. A. shallow B. deep C. swift D. rough 49. A. spread over B. sail through C. dive into D. make for 50. A. coaches B. trainees C. partners D. strangers 51. A. Ironically B. Implicitly C. Honestly D. Skeptically 52. A. unloaded B. unsettled C. uninstalled D. unlocked 53. A. novelty B. priority C. humility D. equality 54. A. calling B. habit C. necessity D. relaxation 55. A. aware B. capable C. worthy D. sick 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。 Students looking forward to ___56___ (study) magic and the occult (神秘学) could soon pursue an academic program. According to ___57___ Guardian, the University of Exeter in the UK will offer a Master’s Degree in Magic and Occult Science. The program will begin holding courses in September 2024. As the UK’s first postgraduate program in magic, ___58___ will combine the study of the history of magic with a wide range of other subjects such as history, philosophy and drama ___59___ (show) the role of magic in both the West and the East. Emily Selove, the leader of the program, said that as yet there ___60___ (be) a lot of interest in the course, with the university receiving more than 100 ___61___ (inquiry). The goal of the program is to help students develop skills such as creative and ___62___ (analysis) thinking, curiosity, and a commitment ___63___ lifelong learning. “This course will allow people to re-examine the ___64___ (assume) that the West is the place of rationalism and science ____65____ the rest of the world is a place of magic and superstition,” Selove told the BBC. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 66. 假设你是李华，原本已经答应英国笔友Michael这个暑假作为导游陪他在中国旅行，但因伤不能成行，于是向他推荐一位同学替你前往。请你写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 表达歉意(并解释原因)； 2. (人选姓名及)推荐理由。 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。 Dear Michael, I must preface my remarks by offering my genuine apologies for .. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your sincerely, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Every day, rubbing the sleep from her eyes, Abigail would go over to look at herself in the mirror, thinking the same thing: I am just so ... ordinary. It all started once she entered middle school, where her grades in all subjects were OK but not great, and she couldn’t sing or dance that well, or play sports. She wasn’t even good at making jokes as she was so shy. As she continued to go down the same mind spiral of “you’re not good enough, what kind of job could you get in the future being someone so ordinary?”, she checked the clock and rushed out the door to get to school on time. Along the way, she saw Peter walking ahead of her. As one of the class’s top students, he was just so smart and dedicated. Peter always stayed behind after math class to continue working on the equations. He was so obsessed and talented. A few mornings later in class, something seemed a bit off with Abigail’s teacher, Mr Fry. He was normally quite active, moving quickly from the whiteboard to the podium (讲台) to explain some new knowledge points. But that morning, Abigail noticed that he seemed slower, not very with it. Then, as he asked the students to copy down a math equation, Mr Fry began shaking and then started to fall. Immediately, Abigail rushed from her seat in the fourth row, managing to catch him just in time. He had fainted. “Someone go get the head teacher now!” yelled Abigail in a loud, clear voice. Fifteen minutes later, Abigail and her classmates watched out the classroom window at Mr Fry being wheeled across the parking lot on a stretcher (担架) to be put into an ambulance. After two weeks off, Mr Fry was back, entering the classroom again to a round of applause from the students. His presence brought a sense of relief and normalcy to the room, easing their worry about his sudden illness. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As soon as the lunch bell rang, Mr Fry pulled Abigail aside. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Extraordinary”, the word echoed in Abigail’s mind as she walked home from school that day. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 衡阳市八中2024届高三第十次月考 英语试题 注意事项：本试卷满分为150分，时量为120分钟 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15. 答案是C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the speakers meet? A. At 9:30. B. At 10:00. C. At 10:30. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: What time do you think would be OK for me to come over? M: How about 10:00? W: Can we make it 30 minutes earlier, as I have a meeting at 10:30? M: No problem. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How is the weather now? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Mike, would you like to go for a picnic this afternoon? M: But according to the report, it’s going to rain. W: I don’t think so. Now, you can’t see any clouds in the sky. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman doing? A. Listening to music. B. Dancing. C. Watching TV. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Suzanne, what are you doing? You’re meant to be doing your homework. W: This is homework! For P.E. We’re learning a dance to perform. M: Well, turn the music down, please. I can’t hear my TV program! 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman do on New Year’s Eve? A. She sings songs. B. She watches the fireworks. C. She goes to bed early. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: On New Year’s Eve we usually stay up until midnight to see the fireworks and sing songs. W: I’m afraid I’m too old for that now. I need to make sure I have enough sleep. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does Chris think Brenda is doing? A. Taking a break. B. Making a list. C. Answering emails. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Playing video games again? You sure do take a lot of breaks, Brenda. W: I wish! The iPads can be used for work, you know, Chris. I’m making a list of things to do. After that, I’ll use this for answering emails. 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 many people is the man planning a trip for? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 7. When will the man leave for Xi’an? A. This Wednesday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Wednesday. 【答案】6. A 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello! Global Travel Agency. May I help you? M: Hello! Do you have a package tour to Xi’an? If you do, how many days will it last? W: Yes, we do. Seven days and six nights. It’s available every Monday and Wednesday. M: Please help me register two people for the tour for this Wednesday. W: I’m sorry. This Wednesday is already fully booked. It’s the tourist season, you know. Would you go for next week? M: Okay. Can I book it now? W: Yes, of course. Now, when will you start your holiday, Monday or Wednesday? M: Well, I’m working on Monday. So Wednesday, please. 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 did the woman get to know about third-hand smoke? A. From young smokers. B. From a newspaper article. C. From some smoking parents. 9. Why does the man say that he should keep away from a baby? A. He’s just become a father. B. He wears dirty clothes. C. He is a smoker. 10. What’s the woman’s suggestion for smoking parents? A. Quit smoking. B. Stay indoors. C. Clean clothes. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Bob, I’m sure you know about second-hand smoke. M: Of course, I do. W: But have you heard about third-hand smoke? M: Third-hand smoke? I’m afraid not. What is that then? W: Well, it is here in today’s paper. Parents may think they are protecting children from second-hand smoke when they smoke outside their home or only when the children are not there. But now researchers are warning about what they call third-hand smoke. When you smoke, dangerous matter from cigarettes get into your hair and clothing. As babies are the weakest, when you come to a baby, you pass it to the baby and increase the chances of disease in the baby. M: Is that so? In that case I have to say that I should never get close to a baby. W: That’s right. Actually all smoking parents should do the same or better give it up completely. 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. When is the school barbecue? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. 12. What kind of music will the band play? A. Jazz. B. Hip hop. C. Rock. 13. Where will the barbecue be held? A. In the garden. B. On the sports field. C. By the swimming pool. 【答案】11. C 12. B 13. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi Maria, it’s James. I hear the school barbecue’s not on Wednesday now? W: Yeah, that’s right. Everyone’s busy on that day, so it’ll be on Thursday. M: Good. When does it start? W: Well, that’s changed too. Instead of 7:15 it’ll be 6:30, because there’s a band booked for 7:45. M: What kind of music? They had a rock band at the last barbecue. W: This band will be even better. They do hip hop and their singer is from South Africa. He also plays jazz but he’s not doing that at the barbecue. M: Great! Where is the barbecue going to be? W: You’ll never guess — next to the swimming pool! The school secretary only agreed to have it there because we can’t use the garden this year, and there’s a match on the sports field. M: Excellent! See you there. W: Bye! 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 conversation mainly about? A. Fighting fires. B. Detecting fires. C. Using fires. 15. How many fires did California have in 2020? A. Around 50. B. About 400. C. Over 8600. 16. What size of fire can the new satellites discover? A. The size of a car. B. The size of a plane. C. The size of a sports field. 17. What is the woman’s main concern? A. Saving animals. B. Saving the trees. C. Saving humans. 【答案】14. B 15. C 16. A 17. A 【解析】 【原文】W: We’re developing a new technology that can detect forest fires as soon as they start. M: That sounds amazing. Given how many fires there have been recently it’s something the world desperately needs. W: Indeed. In 2020 alone, California has had over 8600 fires, losing roughly 4% of the state’s trees. M: That is truly mind-blowing. W: Yes. The other place where it will be useful is Australia. At the start of the year, there were 50 separate bush fires burning across the country. M: So how will your new detection system work? W: We’re going to use a new range of satellites which have heat cameras. M: Don’t other satellites have those? W: Yes, but none is so advanced. They can detect a fire the size of a football field. The new one can sense a fire the size of a car. M: And will that be enough of a difference to stop the fire from spreading? W: We believe so. Hopefully it will give firefighters enough time to stop it before it gets too big. If they get the plane up in time they could stop it dead. M: If it works, I really hope you get recognition for it. W: I just want to try and stop trees from burning, and more importantly, protect the poor animals that live in them. M: I know, we often only consider the human cost, never the animal one. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What time did the examiner leave? A. At 10:55. B. At 11:00. C. At 11:05. 19. Why did the examiner leave? A. He had forgotten the paperwork. B. He had to go somewhere else. C. He had finished his work. 20. What does the speaker intend to tell the listeners to do? A. Be prepared. B. Try to be on time. C. Never fear failure. 【答案】18. C 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【原文】Today I want to talk about the importance of being prepared. There is a famous saying that goes: “If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail.” It’s famous because it is so true. Let me share with you a story that happened to me recently that proves this. Over the summer, I had to get the main bedroom of my house rebuilt. Last week, I organized for a building examination for 11:00 on Monday. Well, at 10:55, I was still in the shower. I had forgotten all about it! When the examiner knocked on the door, I rushed out of the shower. However, I hadn’t taken the time to upgrade all the paperwork. I was totally unprepared — not to mention completely embarrassed! By 11:05, the examiner had left. He couldn’t wait around for me to get ready as he was scheduled for another job somewhere else. I made him angry by wasting his time. Unfortunately, I had to book another appointment — and I had to pay twice! The point I am trying to make is, please, whatever you do in life, always be prepared! 第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Besides getting out into nature yourself, the next best thing — especially in the cold, dark winter — is to take it all in through the pages of a book. But where to start? Check out our natural history book recommendations from China and beyond below! My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir, US/UK In the summer of 1869, John Muir, joined a group of shepherds in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain. During the months, he kept a diary while following a flock of sheep, painting a glorious picture of idyllic forests and majestic mountain peaks. His rich perspective and enthusiasm inspired thousands of Americans to visit the area, which later became the famous Yosemite National Park. Living as a Naturalist by Liu Huajie, China Natural history might seem to tackle from a theoretical perspective, but Living as a Naturalist makes it accessible and attractive. Liu uses flowers and plants as an entry point and gives readers practical examples of how we can engage with natural history in our daily lives. With a humorous and engaging writing style, not only does the book interpret ancient Chinese educational and philosophical ideas, but it also introduces key figures in the West’s approach to the subject. The Peregrine by J.A. Baker, UK In 1965, John A. Baker gave up his work and lived on his earnings, devoting all his time to his “obsession” — the peregrine falcon. Like the bird itself, Baker has a keen eye for detail, and his book is “full of the drama of the everyday”, especially their most exciting moments, like fast flying and hunting prey. He pours his heart and soul into his descriptions, transforming his narrative into poetry. In doing so, he entices (吸引) the reader to become fascinated by the smallest of details in things like bird flight and cloud formation. 21. Whose book eventually helped establish a national park? A. Yosemite’s. B. John Muir’s. C. Liu Huajie’s. D. J.A. Baker’s. 22. What is special about the book Living as a Naturalist? A. It helps tackle the subject from a more theoretical perspective. B. It offers readers a practical and daily angle to understand nature. C. It interprets natural history from an ancient way of the West. D. It applies an attractive way to feature some eastern key figures. 23. Which book will you prefer if you are a bird lover? A. My First Summer in the Sierra B. Living as a Naturalist C. The Peregrine D. None of the above. 【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文，主要介绍了三本自然历史书籍的情况。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“In the summer of 1869, John Muir, joined a group of shepherds in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain. During the months, he kept a diary while following a flock of sheep, painting a glorious picture of idyllic forests and majestic mountain peaks. His rich perspective and enthusiasm inspired thousands of Americans to visit the area, which later became the famous Yosemite National Park.(1869年夏天，约翰·缪尔加入了一群在加州内华达山脉的山脚下的牧羊人。在这几个月里，他一边赶羊群，一边写日记，描绘了一幅田园诗般的森林和雄伟的山峰的壮丽画面。他丰富的观点和热情激发了成千上万的美国人参观这个地区，该地区后来成为著名的约塞米蒂国家公园。)”可知，约翰·缪尔的书最终帮助建立了国家公园。故选B。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Liu uses flowers and plants as an entry point and gives readers practical examples of how we can engage with natural history in our daily lives.(刘以花卉和植物为切入点，为读者提供了如何在日常生活中参与自然历史的实际例子。)”可知，《作为博物学家的生活》这本书的特别之处是为读者提供了一个了解自然的实用和日常的角度。故选B。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Like the bird itself, Baker has a keen eye for detail, and his book is “full of the drama of the everyday”, especially their most exciting moments, like fast flying and hunting prey.(就像这只鸟本身一样，贝克对细节有着敏锐的眼光，他的书“充满了日常生活的戏剧性”，尤其是他们最激动人心的时刻，比如快速飞行和狩猎猎物。)”可知，如果你是一个鸟类爱好者，你会喜欢The Peregrine。故选C。 B During the final term of my theater and performance degree, I found myself standing outside Berkeley Court care home with three classmates and an underdeveloped idea. We planned to hold some interactive workshops with the residents to try to inspire memory and social engagement. I remember being nervous, aware that we were working with people who were vulnerable and that I had no idea what I was doing. Some residents were almost nonverbal, some were clearly not with it, some were happy to see us, and some were not. I had decided to play music at the end of the session. We went with the song My Way because the residents, all roughly 80 years old, would have been listening to the hit song in their late 20s. Once I pressed play, it was as if a spell had been cast. Nearly everyone in the room stood up and sang what seemed like every word. I was so profoundly moved. Many of them were communicating much better. It looked and felt like magic. Off I went to drama school, but I thought about that experience almost daily. So when we were given the opportunity to write a script for a theater festival, I created a love story about music and dementia (痴呆), spanning 50 years of a couple’s life. And now, 10 years later, the show I made is running again in London thanks to the Music for Dementia campaign. I now know that music-based interventions reduce the need for anti-psychotic medication (抗精神病药物) in more than 60 percent of people living with dementia. I don’t know what my My Way would be, but I certainly think we should all strive to find our song and do our best to stay connected to the people we share it with. 24. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs? A. Before we entered the care home, I already had a well-prepared plan. B. The purpose of interactivity is to arouse residents’ memory and participation. C. All the residents outside Berkeley Court are vulnerable and nonverbal. D. I, with 3 classmates, was applying for the theater and performance degree. 25. What does the underlined sentence “it was as if a spell had been cast” in paragraph 4 mean? A. We accidentally played the right hit song for the resident to dance to. B. The residents, who were roughly 80, were fascinated by the magic. C The song My Way was played as a starter for the music campaign. D. A magical way was found to evoke the engagement of the seniors. 26. What is the function of the last paragraph? A. To emphasize the significance of music-based interventions and connection. B. To enhance the awareness of giving attention to people living with dementia. C. To reduce the adverse side effects of abuse of anti-psychotic medication. D. To strive to develop magical ways to compose our own songs with youngsters. 27. What can be the most suitable title for the article? A. My Way B. Spells to be cast C. Music and Dementia D. Music Makes Magic 【答案】24. B 25. D 26. A 27. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和同学去养老院进行互动活动，让老年人都参与了进来，增进了联系。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“We planned to hold some interactive workshops with the residents to try to inspire memory and social engagement.(我们计划举办一些与居民互动的工作坊，试图激发记忆和社会参与)”以及第二段“I remember being nervous, aware that we were working with people who were vulnerable and that I had no idea what I was doing. Some residents were almost nonverbal, some were clearly not with it, some were happy to see us, and some were not.(我记得我很紧张，意识到我们是在和脆弱的人一起工作，而我不知道自己在做什么。有些居民几乎没有语言表达，有些人显然不同意，有些人很高兴见到我们，有些人则不然)”可知，互动性的目的是唤起居民的记忆和参与。故选B。 【25题详解】 句意猜测题。根据划线句后文“Nearly everyone in the room stood up and sang what seemed like every word. I was so profoundly moved. Many of them were communicating much better. It looked and felt like magic.(几乎房间里的每个人都站起来，唱出了每一个字。我被深深地感动了。他们中的许多人沟通得更好了。它看起来和感觉都像魔法)”可知，房间里的每个人都参与了进来，说明作者找到了一种让老年人都参与进来的神奇方法。故划线句意思是“找到了一种神奇的方法来唤起老年人的参与”。故选D。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“I now know that music-based interventions reduce the need for anti-psychotic medication (抗精神病药物) in more than 60 percent of people living with dementia. I don’t know what my My Way would be, but I certainly think we should all strive to find our song and do our best to stay connected to the people we share it with.(我现在知道，以音乐为基础的干预减少了超过60%的痴呆症患者对抗精神病药物的需求。我不知道我的“我的方式”会是什么，但我肯定地认为我们都应该努力找到我们的歌，尽我们最大的努力与我们分享它的人保持联系)”可知，最后一段的作用是强调以音乐为基础的干预和联系的重要性。故选A。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“I had decided to play music at the end of the session. We went with the song My Way because the residents, all roughly 80 years old, would have been listening to the hit song in their late 20s.(我决定在会议结束时播放音乐。我们选择了《My Way》这首歌，因为这些大约80岁左右的居民在快30岁的时候就会听这首热门歌曲)”结合文章主要讲述了作者和同学去养老院进行互动活动，让老年人都参与了进来，增进了联系。可知，D选项“音乐创造奇迹”最符合文章标题。故选D。 C It seems that the era of fancy, well-known restaurants has ended as people are now more interested in finding which hole-in-the-wall restaurant (苍蝇小馆) has the best food. Nowadays, it’s more fulfilling to post hole-in-the-wall restaurants you have found on Xiaohongshu and be asked for addresses in the comment section. Hole-in-the-wall restaurants are small restaurants that are not highly decorated but have many delicious local dishes. Though they have long served as the “canteen” of their surrounding neighborhoods, these hole-in-the-wall restaurants have gradually retreated from the busy streets as more high-rise structures are built. Now, hole-in-the-wall restaurants are often found in the corners of small lanes and alleys in different parts of a city and the most popular ones usually have a history of more than 10 years and are run as family businesses. Many hole-in-the-wall restaurant lovers desire a more natural lifestyle, with some viewing their dining habits as a protest against consumerism. A native of Wuhan surnamed Tian, appreciates that these humble diners cook food with care. In contrast, some internet-famous restaurants only use pre-made food or simply stir-fry their dishes, she complained. This results in the foods having similar tastes. A university student surnamed Zhou, tried a hole-in-the-wall restaurant with her boyfriend after friends recommended it to her. She ordered three dishes, which only cost 64 yuan. “The food tastes good, and it’s cheap,” she said. Still, there are risks for both owners and fans of hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Zou Zhiping, a professor at Hubei University of Economics, said that due to limitations in funds and management as well as lack of food safety awareness, there could be hygiene and food security issues at these locations. To solve these problems, Zou suggested that the government provide training and more support for these restaurants. These restaurants should also improve their quality of service. 28. What is the author’s attitude to the hole-in-the-wall restaurants? A. Approving. B. Dismissive. C. Neutral. D. Indifferent. 29. What do we know about the hole-in-the-wall restaurants? A. They are often run as family businesses in the back lanes and alleys. B Pre-made food or simply stir-fried dishes are highly recommended there. C. Customers can appreciate a natural and overdecorated lifestyle there. D. Delicious and costly local specialities are served in those humble diners. 30. According to Zou Zhiping, what is NOT one of the causes of the risks? A. Limitations in funds. B. Imperfect management. C. Off-the-map locations. D. Lack of safety awareness. 31. In which column do we probably find the article? A. Economy. B. Cuisine. C. Security. D. Management. 【答案】28. C 29. A 30. C 31. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了中国流行的苍蝇小馆以及人们对它们的看法。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章主要客观介绍了苍蝇小馆的特点，以及人们对苍蝇小馆的看法，没有提及作者对此的态度。故可知，作者对苍蝇小馆的态度是中立的。故选C。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Now, hole-in-the-wall restaurants are often found in the corners of small lanes and alleys in different parts of a city and the most popular ones usually have a history of more than 10 years and are run as family businesses.(现在，在城市不同地区的小巷子角落里经常能找到一些小餐馆，最受欢迎的餐馆通常有10年以上的历史，是家族企业)”可知，苍蝇小馆通常以家族企业的形式在小巷和小巷里经营。故选A。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Zou Zhiping, a professor at Hubei University Of Economics, said that due to limitations in funds and management as well as lack of food safety awareness, there could be hygiene and food security issues at these locations.(湖北经济学院教授邹志平表示，由于资金和管理的限制，以及缺乏食品安全意识，这些地方可能会出现卫生和食品安全问题)”可知，地图上没有的地点不是造成风险的原因之一。故选C。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“It seems that the era of fancy, well-known restaurants has ended as people are now more interested in finding which hole-in-the-wall restaurant (苍蝇小馆) has the best food. Nowadays, it’s more fulfilling to post hole-in-the-wall restaurants you have found on Xiaohongshu and be asked for addresses in the comment section.(如今，人们更感兴趣的是寻找哪家不起眼的餐馆有最好的食物，因此，高档知名餐厅的时代似乎已经结束。如今，把你在小红书上找到的小饭馆贴出来，并在评论区被要求提供地址，这更有成就感)”结合文章主要介绍了中国流行的苍蝇小馆以及人们对它们的看法。可知，文章选自“菜肴”专栏。故选B。 D The sun’s “sneeze” arrived as predicted! Chin’s National Center for Space Weather (NCSW) forecast geomagnetic activities to occur from March 24 to 26. According to monitoring data, Earth experienced a geomagnetic storm that lasted for 12 hours on March 25. Geomagnetic storms happen due to coronal mass ejections (CMES，日冕物质抛射) during which some material from the sun’s outer layer makes its way to Earth. They can shoot out a huge amount of material and carry a strong magnetic field, which causes major changes in Earth’s magnetic environment. “Geomagnetic storms can disrupt radio waves and cause problems for ground communication and satellite signals,” Professor Cai Zheng from Tsinghua University said. This can influence the accuracy of navigation systems and the quality of signals for phones and satellite TV. Strong geomagnetic storms can also impact power transmission systems, even resulting in power outages. To ease off the effects of geomagnetic storms, it’s recommended to power off unnecessary electronic devices, especially high-powered ones, to prevent damage or fire. Critical equipment and infrastructure also require special protective measures, including regular checks and data backups. Intense geomagnetic activity can also affect the migration and navigation abilities of animals, for instance, homing pigeons. Geomagnetic storms can affect their ability to find their way, making it difficult for them to return home. Despite these disruptions, what about the impact of such storms on humans? Shortly after the recent geomagnetic storm, some internet users claimed that they had trouble sleeping. However, it was just a convenient excuse. “Geomagnetic storms usually don’t influence human health,” said Zong Weiguo at China Meteorological Administration. Not only do geomagnetic storms have minimal impact on humans, they also deliver an unexpected gift—auroras (极光). During such a storm, charged particles from the sun are guided by Earth’s magnetic field into the atmosphere. When these particles hit atoms in the upper atmosphere, they release energy, causing the glowing lights known as auroras. In the early morning of March 25, auroras appeared in Genhe in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region and Mohe in Heilongjiang. 32. What causes geomagnetic storms? A. Magnetic sneezes forecast by NCSW. B. Sun’s outer layers with a magnetic field. C. Mass solar ejections emitted from the sun. D. Particles guided by the earth’s atmosphere. 33. What could happen during geomagnetic storms? A. Radio waves and satellite signals become unstable. B. High-powered electronic devices power off easily. C. Migratory animals find them on the right way home. D. More and more netizen suffer from sleeplessness. 34. Which statement is right about the process of aurora formation? A. Earth’s own magnetic field is guided into the core. B. Charged particles are emitted with unexpected lights. C. Upper atmosphere release energy and glowing light. D. Solar particles collide with air molecules and glow. 35. According to the forecast, we could probably enjoy auroras ______. A. in northern China B. before March 24 C. in Mongolia D. on a sunny day 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。中国国家空间天气中心预测，地磁活动将在3月24日至26日发生。根据监测数据，3月25日，地球经历了持续12小时的地磁风暴。文章主要介绍了地磁风暴和极光的相关知识。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Geomagnetic storms happen due to coronal mass ejections (CMES，日冕物质抛射) during which some material from the sun’s outer layer makes its way to Earth.(地磁风暴的发生是由于日冕物质抛射造成的，在此期间，太阳外层的一些物质进入了地球)”可知，地磁风暴的成因是大量的太阳抛射物。故选C。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段““Geomagnetic storms can disrupt radio waves and cause problems for ground communication and satellite signals,” Professor Cai Zheng from Tsinghua University said. This can influence the accuracy of navigation systems and the quality of signals for phones and satellite TV. (清华大学的蔡政教授说：“地磁风暴会干扰无线电波，给地面通信和卫星信号带来问题。”这会影响导航系统的精度以及电话和卫星电视的信号质量)”可知，地磁风暴期间，无线电波和卫星信号变得不稳定。故选A。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“When these particles hit atoms in the upper atmosphere, they release energy, causing the glowing lights known as auroras.(当这些粒子撞击高层大气中的原子时，它们会释放能量，产生被称为极光的发光光)”可知，关于极光形成的过程，D选项“太阳粒子与空气分子碰撞并发光”正确。故选D。 【35题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“In the early morning of March 25, auroras appeared in Genhe in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region and Mohe in Heilongjiang.( 3月25日凌晨，内蒙古根河和黑龙江漠河出现了极光)”可知，根据天气预报，中国北方可能会看到极光。故选A。 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。 Top Tips to Get You by in the US Studying abroad as an international student is an exciting and life-changing experience, ___36___. Here is a list of practical tips that can help you navigate this new chapter successfully. Watch your money ___37___. Understand your sources of income, including scholarships, part-time jobs, or financial support from-family. Then, make a complete list of anticipated expenses, including tuition, accommodation, food, transportation, and entertainment. This budget will be your financial road-map and help you avoid overspending. Select a place to live Choosing the right place to live is vital. University accommodations are often convenient but can be expensive. ___38___. Both can be more cost-effective and offer a richer cultural experience. Be sure to research local housing laws, and thoroughly inspect any rental property before signing a lease. Manage your time Balancing academics, part-time work, and personal time can be challenging. Create a schedule that prioritizes your coursework but also allows for leisure and exploration. ___39___. Be open-minded and resilient (坚韧的) Living independently in a foreign country can be challenging, ___40___. Be open to new experiences, embrace cultural differences, and remain resilient in the face of challenges. It’s normal to feel homesick at times, but with time, you’ll adapt and thrive in your new environment. A. but it also comes with its fair share of hardships B. and yet you should ensure the insurance coverage C. Many universities offer affordable student health plans D. One of the first and most crucial steps is to create a budget E. There are useful apps and tools that can help you stay organized F. but it’s also an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery G. Consider alternative options like shared apartments or home-stays 【答案】36. A 37. D 38. G 39. E 40. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在美国旅行的小贴士。 【36题详解】 上文提到“Studying abroad as an international student is an exciting and life-changing experience(作为一个国际学生在国外学习是一种令人兴奋且改变人生的经历)”，下文提到“Here is a list of practical tips that can help you navigate this new chapter successfully.(以下是一些实用的建议，可以帮助你成功地度过这个新的阶段。)”，因此中间需要插入一个转折句来引出下文的具体建议。A项：but it also comes with its fair share of hardships(但它也有其公平份额的困难)符合语境。故选A。 【37题详解】 根据下文“Understand your sources of income, including scholarships, part-time jobs, or financial support from family. Then, make a complete list of anticipated expenses(了解你的收入来源，包括奖学金、兼职工作或家庭的经济支持。然后列出预计的支出清单)”可以推断出这里提到了制定预算的步骤。D项：One of the first and most crucial steps is to create a budget(其中第一步也是最关键的一步是制定预算)符合语境。故选D。 【38题详解】 上文提到“University accommodations are often convenient but can be expensive(大学住宿虽然方便但可能很贵)”，下文提到“Both can be more cost-effective and offer a richer cultural experience(两种住宿方式都更经济且能提供丰富的文化体验。)”可知，这里需要找到一个与大学住宿相对比，且价格更合理的住宿方式。G项：Consider alternative options like shared apartments or home-stays(考虑像合租或寄宿家庭这样的替代选择)正好符合这一需求，既与大学住宿形成对比，又提到了更经济的住宿方式，符合语境。故选G。 【39题详解】 根据上文“Create a schedule that prioritizes your coursework but also allows for leisure and exploration.(创造一个时间表，优先考虑你的课程，但也允许你有空闲和探索的时间。)”可以推断出这里需要一些工具或应用来帮助你管理时间。E项：There are useful apps and tools that can help you stay organized(有一些有用的应用程序和工具可以帮助你保持有条理)符合语境。故选E。 【40题详解】 上文提到“Living independently in a foreign country can be challenging.(在国外独立生活可能具有挑战性。)”，下文提到“Be open to new experiences, embrace cultural differences, and remain resilient in the face of challenges.(要接受新的经历，拥抱文化差异，并在面对挑战时保持坚韧不拔。)”，因此可以推断出此处需要表达尽管独立生活在国外具有挑战性，但也有其积极的一面。F项：but it’s also an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery(但它也是个人成长和自我发现的机会)符合语境，表示尽管有困难，但也要看到其积极的一面。故选F。 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was on a cold May morning that I received the email inviting me to join a 10-day all-girls surf trip. Ten women aged 30 to 45, all complete strangers, meeting on the ___41___ of Portugal to try something new: surfing. I have always loved traveling, so I knew I had to ___42___ it. What I’ve learned over my past 33 years is that ___43___ typically spend their days mastering the same things they’ve already done before. This strategy allows us to become experts in one particular field but it also kind of ends up leaving some skills ___44___. I met my new surfing companions on the grass of the hotel ___45___ in a small surf town. ___46___ our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a relentless (坚韧的) desire to challenge ourselves, learn, ___47___ and grow. The shores, where the beginners learn to surf, are ___48___ and covered with slippery rocks. They ___49___ softer waves but are difficult to navigate. Guided by our amazing ____50____, together, we faced the waves. ____51____, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been ____52____. Learning a new skill taught me the ____53____ that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on. While surfing might not be my ____54____, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you are ____55____ of if you don’t go out there and try. 41. A. border B. coast C. inland D. strait 42. A. realize B. refuse C. accept D. admit 43. A. adults B. adolescents C. athletes D. amateurs 44. A. acquiring B. emerging C. disappearing D. lacking 45. A. lobby B. lawn C. canteen D. laundry 46. A. On account of B. For fear of C. In spite of D. In terms of 47. A. surf B. tackle C. guide D. comment 48. A. shallow B. deep C. swift D. rough 49. A. spread over B. sail through C. dive into D. make for 50. A. coaches B. trainees C. partners D. strangers 51. A. Ironically B. Implicitly C. Honestly D. Skeptically 52. A. unloaded B. unsettled C. uninstalled D. unlocked 53. A. novelty B. priority C. humility D. equality 54. A. calling B. habit C. necessity D. relaxation 55. A. aware B. capable C. worthy D. sick 【答案】41. B 42. C 43. A 44. D 45. B 46. C 47. B 48. A 49. D 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. C 54. A 55. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者学习冲浪的经历和感受。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：十个年龄在30到45岁之间的女人，都是素不相识的陌生人，聚集在葡萄牙海岸尝试新事物：冲浪。 A. border界限；B. coast海岸；C. inland内陆；D. strait海峡。根据下文“Portugal to try something new: surfing.”可知，此处表示在葡萄牙海岸尝试新事物:冲浪。故选B项。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我一直喜欢旅行，所以我知道我必须接受它。A. realize意识到；B. refuse拒绝；C. accept接受；D. admit承认。根据上文“I have always loved traveling”可知，此处表示作者必须接受冲浪。故选C项。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在过去的33年里，我学到的是，成年人通常每天都在掌握他们以前已经做过的事情。A. adults成年人；B. adolescents青少年；C. athletes运动员；D. amateurs业余爱好者。根据上文“Ten women aged 30 to 45”可知，此处指成年人。故选A项。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这种策略让我们成为某一特定领域的专家，但最终也会让我们缺乏一些技能。 A. acquiring获得；B. emerging 出现；C. disappearing消失；D. lacking缺乏。根据上文“This strategy allows us to become experts in one particular field but”可知，句子前后表示转折，此处表示最终会让我们缺乏一些技能。故选D项。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在一个冲浪小镇的酒店草坪上，我遇到了我的新冲浪伙伴。A. lobby游说；B. lawn草坪；C. canteen 食堂；D. laundry洗衣房。根据上文“on the grass”可知，此处表示在一个冲浪小镇的酒店草坪上。故选B项。 【46题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：尽管我们的个性和背景不同，但我们都团结在一起，渴望挑战自我，学习，处理难题和成长。A. On account of由于；B. For fear of害怕；C. In spite of尽管；D. In terms of就……而言。根据下文“our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a relentless ( 坚韧的 ) desire to challenge ourselves, learn, __7__ and grow.”以及语境可知，句子前后为转折关系，应用短语in spite of表示“尽管”，符合语境。故选C项。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管我们的个性和背景不同，但我们都团结在一起，渴望挑战自我，学习，处理难题和成长。A. surf上网；冲浪；B. tackle处理；C. guide指导 D. comment评论。根据上文“challenge ourselves, learn”可知，此处指处理难题。故选B项。 【48题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：初学者学习冲浪的海岸很浅，上面覆盖着光滑的岩石。A. shallow浅的；B. deep深的；C. swift迅速的； D. rough粗糙的。根据上文“the beginners”以及下文“covered with slippery rocks.”可知，初学者学习冲浪的海岸很浅。故选A项。 【49题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：它们可以形成较软的波浪，但很难驾驭。A. spread over遍布；B. sail through轻松通过；C. dive into潜入；D. make for造成。根据下文“softer waves”可知，此处指形成较软的波浪。故选D项。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我们出色的教练的带领下，我们一起面对海浪。A. coaches 教练；B. trainees 接受培训者；C. partners搭档；D. strangers陌生人。根据上文“Guided by our amazing”以及常识可知，此处表示在教练的带领下学习冲浪。故选A项。 【51题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：老实说，我可能大部分时间都感到刺骨的寒冷，但这并不重要，因为真正的快乐和个人成就的新水平已经被解锁了。A. Ironically具有讽刺意味的是；B. Implicitly含蓄地；C. Honestly诚实地；D. Skeptically怀疑地。根据下文“I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been ___12___ .”可知，这是作者承认的情况，所以是诚实地说。故选C项。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：老实说，我可能大部分时间都感到刺骨的寒冷，但这并不重要，因为真正的快乐和个人成就的新水平已经被解锁了。A. unloaded（从车、船上）卸，取下；B. unsettled使动摇；C. uninstalled 卸载；D. unlocked开锁；泄露；释放。根据下文“Learning a new skill”可知，此处表示真正的快乐和个人成就的新水平已经被解锁了。故选D项。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：学习一项新技能教会了我在新事物上做得不好时的谦卑，以及当你最终掌握了你一直在做的事情时产生的自豪感。A. novelty新颖；B. priority优先事项；C. humility谦逊；D. equality平等。根据下文“come from doing badly at something new”可知，处表示学习一项新技能教会了我在新事物上做得不好时的谦卑。故选C项。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然冲浪可能不是我的事业，但尝试它激励我在生活中承担更多的风险，走出我的舒适区，永远不要停止相信自己。A. calling使命感；事业；B. habit习惯；C. necessity必需品；D. relaxation放松。根据上文“It was on a cold May morning that I received the email inviting me to join a 10-day all-girls surf trip.”以及语境可知，冲浪只是业余活动，不是作者的事业。故选A项。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果你不走出去尝试，你永远不知道你能做什么。A. aware意识到的；B. capable有能力的；C. worthy值得的；D. sick生病的。根据下文“if you don’t go out there and try.”可知，你不走出去尝试，你永远不知道你能做什么。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。 Students looking forward to ___56___ (study) magic and the occult (神秘学) could soon pursue an academic program. According to ___57___ Guardian, the University of Exeter in the UK will offer a Master’s Degree in Magic and Occult Science. The program will begin holding courses in September 2024. As the UK’s first postgraduate program in magic, ___58___ will combine the study of the history of magic with a wide range of other subjects such as history, philosophy and drama ___59___ (show) the role of magic in both the West and the East. Emily Selove, the leader of the program, said that as yet there ___60___ (be) a lot of interest in the course, with the university receiving more than 100 ___61___ (inquiry). The goal of the program is to help students develop skills such as creative and ___62___ (analysis) thinking, curiosity, and a commitment ___63___ lifelong learning. “This course will allow people to re-examine the ___64___ (assume) that the West is the place of rationalism and science ____65____ the rest of the world is a place of magic and superstition,” Selove told the BBC. 【答案】56. studying 57. the 58. it 59. to show 60. had been 61. inquiries 62. analytic##analytical 63. to 64. assumption 65. while 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，报道了英国埃克塞特大学将开设魔法与神秘科学硕士学位课程的消息。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：期待学习魔法和神秘学的学生们很快就能追求一个学术项目了。分析句子结构，可知应填入动名词作介词to的宾语，故填studying。 【57题详解】 考查冠词。句意：据《卫报》报道，英国埃克塞特大学将提供一门魔法与神秘科学硕士学位课程。根据上下文，《卫报》是特指的报纸名称，因此需要加上定冠词the，故填the。 【58题详解】 考查代词。句意：作为英国首个魔法领域的研究生课程，它将结合魔法历史的研究以及其他广泛学科，如历史、哲学和戏剧，展示魔法在东西方的作用。分析句子结构，空白处指代的是上文提到的postgraduate program in magic，使用代词it，故填it。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。分析句子结构，可知应填入不定式作目的状语，表示结合其他学科的目的，故填to show。 【60题详解】 考查时态。句意：课程负责人Emily Selove表示，目前对该课程的兴趣很大，大学已经收到了超过100份询问。根据“said that as yet(表示到目前为止)”，这里的动作发生在过去，并且是在过去某个时间点之前完成的，所以要用过去完成时，故填had been。 【61题详解】 考查名词的复数形式。句意：同上。根据上下文，这里指的是询问的数量，应该是复数形式，故填inquiries。 【62题详解】 考查形容词。句意：该课程的目标是帮助学生培养创造性和分析性思维、好奇心以及终身学习的承诺。根据上下文，这里需要填入形容词来修饰后面的名词thinking，故填analytic或analytical。 【63题详解】 考查介词。句意：同上。commitment后面跟介词to，表示对某事承诺，故填to。 【64题详解】 考查名词。句意：Selove告诉BBC：“这门课程将让人们重新审视这样一个假设，即西方是理性主义和科学的地方，而世界的其他地方则是魔法和迷信的地方。”分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作宾语使用名词，故填assumption。 【65题详解】 考查连词。句意：同上。这里需要一个连词来连接两个对比的概念，表示对比关系，故填while。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 66. 假设你是李华，原本已经答应英国笔友Michael这个暑假作为导游陪他在中国旅行，但因伤不能成行，于是向他推荐一位同学替你前往。请你写一封邮件，内容包括： 1 表达歉意(并解释原因)； 2. (人选姓名及)推荐理由。 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。 Dear Michael, I must preface my remarks by offering my genuine apologies for ... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Michael, I must preface my remarks by offering my genuine apologies for not being able to accompany you as a tour guide this summer due to an unforeseen ankle fracture that has required me to remain in bed for two months for regular checkups and treatment. Consequently, I regretfully cannot participate in any outdoor activities. Therefore, I highly recommend my classmate, Roy, as a suitable replacement. In terms of qualifications, Roy possesses superior English proficiency which enables him to communicate effortlessly with foreign guests. Additionally, his extensive knowledge of traditional Chinese culture will undoubtedly instill confidence when introducing our rich cultural heritage to foreign tourists. Lastly but equally important, Roy’s enthusiastic and optimistic disposition coupled with his patience and sense of responsibility makes him an ideal candidate for this role. Once again, please accept my sincerest apologies while considering my thoughtful recommendation. Enjoy exploring our time-honoured history, abundant culture, and splendid natural scenery! Your sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。原本已经答应英国笔友Michael这个暑假作为导游陪他在中国旅行，但因伤不能成行，要求考生向他推荐一位同学代替前往。 【详解】1.词汇积累 因为：due to→because of 参加：participate in→take part in 此外：additionally→besides 丰富的：abundant→ample 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Lastly but equally important, Roy’s enthusiastic and optimistic disposition coupled with his patience and sense of responsibility makes him an ideal candidate for this role. 拓展句：Lastly but equally important, Roy’s enthusiastic and optimistic disposition, which are coupled with his patience and sense of responsibility makes him an ideal candidate for this role. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Additionally, his extensive knowledge of traditional Chinese culture will undoubtedly instill confidence when introducing our rich cultural heritage to foreign tourists. (运用了状语从句的省略) [高分句型2] I must preface my remarks by offering my genuine apologies for not being able to accompany you as a tour guide this summer due to an unforeseen ankle fracture that has required me to remain in bed for two months for regular checkups and treatment. (运用了that引导定语从句) 第二节 (满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Every day, rubbing the sleep from her eyes, Abigail would go over to look at herself in the mirror, thinking the same thing: I am just so ... ordinary. It all started once she entered middle school, where her grades in all subjects were OK but not great, and she couldn’t sing or dance that well, or play sports. She wasn’t even good at making jokes as she was so shy. As she continued to go down the same mind spiral of “you’re not good enough, what kind of job could you get in the future being someone so ordinary?”, she checked the clock and rushed out the door to get to school on time. Along the way, she saw Peter walking ahead of her. As one of the class’s top students, he was just so smart and dedicated. Peter always stayed behind after math class to continue working on the equations. He was so obsessed and talented. A few mornings later in class, something seemed a bit off with Abigail’s teacher, Mr Fry. He was normally quite active, moving quickly from the whiteboard to the podium (讲台) to explain some new knowledge points. But that morning, Abigail noticed that he seemed slower, not very with it. Then, as he asked the students to copy down a math equation, Mr Fry began shaking and then started to fall. Immediately, Abigail rushed from her seat in the fourth row, managing to catch him just in time. He had fainted. “Someone go get the head teacher now!” yelled Abigail in a loud, clear voice. Fifteen minutes later, Abigail and her classmates watched out the classroom window at Mr Fry being wheeled across the parking lot on a stretcher (担架) to be put into an ambulance. After two weeks off, Mr Fry was back, entering the classroom again to a round of applause from the students. His presence brought a sense of relief and normalcy to the room, easing their worry about his sudden illness. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As soon as the lunch bell rang, Mr Fry pulled Abigail aside. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Extraordinary”, the word echoed in Abigail’s mind as she walked home from school that day. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: As soon as the lunch bell rang, Mr Fry pulled Abigail aside. This was the first time she had ever spoken alone with a teacher. She rubbed her hands together and felt butterflies in her stomach. It was not until she heard a soft chuckle that she looked up to meet Mr Fry’s smiling eyes. “I’ve noticed your reserved nature and shyness, but what surprised me was your sharp insight, unique judgment, and calm response during my time of need. These traits demonstrate that you’re an extraordinary kid. Thank you for what you did.” Paragraph 2: “Extraordinary,” the word echoed in Abigail’s mind as she walked home from school that day. It seemed as if the word had taken root in her heart. She had never thought that the word could be applied to her. “If I can break out of my shell, things could be different.” Abigail was determined to get the ball rolling. Since then, she has gradually dared to make eye contact when speaking, ask about things she doesn’t understand in class and discuss equations with her classmates. Once and for all, she learned that one should not sell oneself short or get tied up in knots. Everyone has their own unique spark and strengths, waiting for exploration and discovery. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了阿比盖尔总是因为自己太过于普通不自信，某天她及时发现了弗莱先生生病了，弗莱先生夸奖了她的冷静，鼓舞了她变得自信起来。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“午餐铃一响，弗莱先生就把阿比盖尔拉到一边”可知，第一段可描写弗莱先生鼓舞阿比盖尔的话。 ②由第二段首句内容“‘太棒了，’那天放学回家的路上，阿比盖尔脑海中回荡着这个词”可知，第二段可描写阿比盖尔变得自信起来。 2.续写线索：找阿比盖尔谈话——肯定和夸奖——表示感谢——阿比盖尔变得自信——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①决定：be determined to/decide to ②表明：demonstrate /show ③注意到：notice/take notice of 情绪类 ①感到忐忑不安：feel butterflies in her stomach/feel nervous ②害羞：shyness/coyness 【点睛】[高分句型1] It was not until she heard a soft chuckle that she looked up to meet Mr Fry’s smiling eyes. (运用了强调句) [高分句型2] I’ve noticed your reserved nature and shyness, but what surprised me was your sharp insight, unique judgment, and calm response during my time of need. (运用了what引导主语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$