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2024年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟试题 英语（一） 本试卷共8页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项：1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码、考场号、座位号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。 2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。 3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。 4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例:How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. How did Mary get home? A. By taxi. B. By subway. C. By bus. 2. Who told the man the news? A. His brother. B. His mother. C. His father. 3. Where is the man’s chemistry textbook? A. On the table. B. On the bookshelf. C. In the woman’s schoolbag. 4. How long will the meeting last? A. 3 hours. B. 3.5hours. C. 4 hours. 5. Why was the man upset? A. He was late for work. B. His boss blamed him. C. He was probably dismissed. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A In a factory. B. At a ticket office. C. In a supermarket. 7. What does the man need to do first when using the machine? A. Place his ID card. B. Enter his name. C. Touch the screen. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the woman doing? A. Planning a trip personally. B. Talking on the phone. C. Driving on the motorway. 9. What was good in Versailles according to the man? A. The scenery. B. The restaurant. C. The hotel. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Customer and waitress. B. Boss and clerk. C. Teacher and student. 11 Why does the woman take the part-time job? A. To earn money. B. To make friends. C. To practice English. 12. What do we know about the woman? A. She majors in English. B. She likes to challenge herself. C. She works full-time here. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What will the man do for the party? A. Buy a cake. B. Cook food. C. Bring chocolates. 14. What will people mainly do at the party? A. Chat. B. Dine. C. Dance. 15. Where are the speakers? A. At a bakery. B. At their office. C. At the woman’s apartment. 16. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A party. B. Cooking food. C. A shopping experience. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What can mainly attract visitors to the National Zoo in Washington? A. The diverse animals. B. The giant pandas. C. The interesting animal shows. 18. What caused the zoo to send the pandas back? A. Poor health of the pandas. B. An agreement on duration. C. Limited conditions in the zoo. 19. What measures will keep the pandas happy on the plane? A. Preparing lots of food. B. Making containers big enough. C. Having experts keep them company. 20. What is the destination of the pandas? A. Chengdu Zoo. B. China National Zoo C. A reserve in Sichuan. 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 IT STARTS WITH PLAY: GET INTO WRITING Meet me on the page. In this course, we’ll push ourselves creatively, freely playing with words and exploring new ideas. By the end, you will have writing works of at least five poems, three pieces of mini-fiction, or two short essays, as well as dozens of pages of free-writing and lists of ideas for future writing projects. Designed for people new to creative writing, the course includes word play, experimentation of structure, and live-writing to develop thoughts that might later grow into poems or other styles of writing. To do this, we’ll first learn from the Surrealists, who tried to inspire the imagination by focusing on process, as we apply intuition (直觉), chance, and surprise to our writing practice. Next, we’ll set about writing on the blank page based on John Keats’ concept of negative capability, by which we’ll be capable of being in uncertainties, mysteries (神秘), doubts without any hurriedly reaching after facts and reason. Then we’ll make creative use of other art forms, thus seeing how sight can lead to insight. In the fourth step, we’ll explore modes of imagery, including the bodily senses, and we’ll be encouraged to write across text types, create diverse works, and cooperate with each other. Class discussions will center on the writing process, the writer’s life and how to best deal with the four stages of writing. In just a few weeks, you’ll develop from inexperienced beginner to a creative writer who knows how to command the blank page, as well as methods for finalizing works-in-progress. Schedule: Beginning February 14th, we will meet every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern. The last time we meet will be on March 27th. 1. Whom is this course intended for? A. Readers interested in poetry. B. Beginners of creative writing. C. Students enjoying playing games. D. Writers of contemporary literature. 2. What will be done in the third step? A. Inspiring imagination. B. Creating various works. C. Developing critical thinking. D. Using other art forms creatively. 3. How long will the course last? A. For one week. B. For two weeks. C. For four weeks. D. For six weeks. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了一个线上写作指导课。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Designed for people new to creative writing, the course includes word play, experimentation of structure, and live-writing to develop thoughts that might later grow into poems or other styles of writing.(该课程是为刚接触创意写作的人设计的，包括文字游戏、结构实验和现场写作，以培养后来可能发展成诗歌或其他写作风格的思想。)”可知，本课程是为创意写作初学者设置的。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“we’ll first”“Next”“Then”“In the fourth step”可知，第三步是“Then we’ll make creative use of other art forms, thus seeing how sight can lead to insight.(然后我们将创造性地利用其他艺术形式，从而了解视觉如何产生洞察力。)”可知，第三步是创造性地利用其他艺术形式。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Schedule: Beginning February 14th, we will meet every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern. The last time we meet will be on March 27th.(日程安排：从2月14日开始，我们将于每周三东部时间晚上7点至8点举行会议。我们最后一次见面将在3月27日。)”可知，该课程从2月14日持续到3月27日，总共为42天，即6周。故选D。 B I’d finally got some alone time as a new mom. I put on my running shoes and I found my rhythm as my feet hit the ground. My adrenaline (肾上腺素) kicked in as I told myself, “This is my comeback.” Prior to giving birth to a baby, I had been a runner since my 20s. Running made me feel free and it brought me a sense of peace I couldn’t find anywhere else. The harder my feet worked, the more I relaxed. Now, as a new mom in my late 30s, I was picking running back up to prove to myself I was still the old me. However, it was not easy. My legs were weak as I shuffled (拖着脚走) down the track. I felt defeated. The old me had never felt so far away. Running felt like a burden, and the joy was far away from me. Even worse, I felt like a living dead at home. My son wasn’t sleeping through the night, which was exhausting all my extra energy. However, I kept going. I went out for a run again and again. A few times a week, I pulled on my shoes and slowly, my one mile route turned into a 5kilometer. Gone were the debates in my head over whether I was a good mom and whether my house would ever be clean again. Running just let me be. I had signed up for the half marathon I ran annually before my son was born as a motivation. When I began running, the marathon route felt so long, but then suddenly, it was over. When I crossed the finish line, I felt like a champion wearing my participant’s medal. My finish time was just a number; what mattered more to me was the journey. Through my running experience, I have realized that nothing is impossible to a willing heart, not only running, but also anything else. 4. Why did the author run in her twenties? A. To enjoy some alone time. B. To maintain a good figure. C. To keep physical health. D. To pursue inner peace. 5. Which of the following words can best describe the author? A. Proud. B. Determined. C. Outgoing. D. Modest. 6. What can be inferred from the fourth paragraph? A. The author occasionally joined in the marathon before. B. Half marathon seemed longer than expected all the way. C. What is worth doing well is to achieve high scores. D. What the author can gain during the process matters most. 7. What message does the article convey to readers? A. Where there is a will, there is a way. B. A good beginning is half success. C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Time lost cannot be regained. 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了刚刚生产完的妈妈意志坚定地参加马拉松的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Running made me feel free and it brought me a sense of peace I couldn’t find anywhere else. The harder my feet worked, the more I relaxed.(跑步让我感到自由，带给我一种在其他地方找不到的平静感。我的脚越用力，我就越放松)”可知，作者跑步的原因是追求内心的平静，故选D项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“However, I kept going. I went out for a run again and again. A few times a week, I pulled on my shoes and slowly, my one mile route turned into a 5kilometer.(然而，我继续前进。我一次又一次地出去跑步。一周几次，我穿上鞋子，慢慢地，我的一英里路线变成了五公里)”可知，作者是意志坚定的。故选B项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“My finish time was just a number; what mattered more to me was the journey.( 我的完成时间只是一个数字；对我来说更重要的是旅程)”可知，对作者而言在跑步过程中所获得的是最重要的。故选D项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Through my running experience, I have realized that nothing is impossible to a willing heart, not only running, but also anything else.(通过我的跑步经历，我意识到，对于一颗愿意的心，没有什么是不可能的，不仅是跑步，还有其他任何事情)”可知，本文给我们的人生启发是“有志者，事竟成”。故选A项。 C Whether you’re eating a slice of delicious bread or an extra-chewy chocolate cookie, it’s always fun to be the taste tester for a friend or relative who loves to bake. And, while eating products created with love and sugar probably makes you feel good, the baker is obtaining some psychological benefits, too. Studies have shown that creative activities like baking contribute to an overall sense of well-being. Boston University professor of brain sciences Donna Pincus explained that there’s “stress relief that people get from having some kind of an outlet (发泄方式) and a way to express themselves”. Baking is also a great way to practice mindfulness, because it requires you to focus on following very straightforward directions in a specific order. In other words, most of the decisions have already been made for you, allowing you to concentrate on the details while nudging (轻推) your mind away from the stressors and anxieties of your life outside the kitchen. Julie Ohana, a clinical social worker, explained that baking is effective because it helps you practice the “balance of the moment and the bigger picture”. While you’re measuring and mixing ingredients, you’re probably visualizing how they’ll all come together to create a fulfilling final product and deciding how and when you’ll share it with others. Sharing your desserts selflessly rather than for attention or competition is another mood-booster, making you “feel like you’ve done something good for the world, which perhaps increases your meaning in life and connection with other people,” Pincus said. It can also function as a mode of communication. Susan Whitbourne, professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Massachusetts, said that “it can be helpful for people who have difficulty expressing their feelings in words to show appreciation, or sympathy with baked goods”. Baking may not be the be-all and end-all of the cure for mental illness, but anyone in need of lifted spirits should consider pulling out the flour and warming up the oven. 8. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To introduce the theme. B. To draw a conclusion. C. To offer some advice. D. To illustrate the background. 9. What is the benefit of baking according to Julie Ohana? A. It is of importance to physical health. B. It is a great way to encourage exercise. C. It ensures everything will be in a right order. D. It helps you to have positive expectations. 10. What do Pincus’s words mean in paragraph 4? A. Competing can effectively boost our moods. B. We can catch others’ attention through sharing. C. Baking contributes to closer social relations. D. Sharing enables us to express our feelings accurately. 11. In which part of a newspaper will you find the article most probably? A. Technology. B. Lifestyle. C. Society. D. Education. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了烘焙的益处。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Whether you’re eating a slice of delicious bread or an extra-chewy chocolate cookie, it’s always fun to be the taste tester for a friend or relative who loves to bake. And, while eating products created with love and sugar probably makes you feel good, the baker is obtaining some psychological benefits, too.(无论你是在吃一片美味的面包还是一块特别有嚼劲的巧克力饼干，为喜欢烘焙的朋友或亲戚做味觉测试者总是很有趣的。而且，虽然吃由爱和糖制成的产品可能会让你感觉良好，但面包师也获得了一些心理益处。)”可知，第一段通过例举吃烘焙食物引出了烘焙能够给烘焙者带来心理益处，接着下文具体讲述了烘焙的益处，由此可推测出，第一段引出本文话题。故选A。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Julie Ohana, a clinical social worker, explained that baking is effective because it helps you practice the “balance of the moment and the bigger picture”. While you’re measuring and mixing ingredients, you’re probably visualizing how they’ll all come together to create a fulfilling final product and deciding how and when you’ll share it with others.(临床社会工作者Julie Ohana解释说，烘焙之所以有效，是因为它可以帮助你练习“当下和大局的平衡”。当你度量和混合材料时，你可能会想象它们将如何结合在一起，创造出一个令人满意的最终产品，并决定如何以及何时与他人分享。)”可知，Julie Ohana认为烘焙可以帮助你练习平衡当下和大局，使你能够专注于制作过程并创造出圆满的最终成果，然后决定如何以及何时与他人分享，由此可推测出，Julie Ohana认为烘焙能够让人怀有正向、积极的期待。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Sharing your desserts selflessly rather than for attention or competition is another mood-booster, making you “feel like you’ve done something good for the world, which perhaps increases your meaning in life and connection with other people,” Pincus said.(Pincus说，无私地分享甜点，而不是为了获得关注或竞争，是另一种情绪助推器，让你“感觉自己为世界做了一些好事，这可能会增加你的生活意义和与他人的联系”。)”可知，Pincus认为分享甜点可以增加生活意义以及与他人的联系，由此可推测出，烘焙有助于建立更加亲密的社会联系。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“And, while eating products created with love and sugar probably makes you feel good, the baker is obtaining some psychological benefits, too.(而且，虽然吃由爱和糖制成的产品可能会让你感觉良好，但面包师也获得了一些心理益处。)”和最后一段中的“Baking may not be the be-all and end-all of the cure for mental illness, but anyone in need of lifted spirits should consider pulling out the flour and warming up the oven.(烘焙可能不是治疗精神疾病的全部方法，但任何需要振奋精神的人都应该考虑拿出面粉，加热烤箱。)”可知，本文主要讲述了烘焙的益处，这属于生活范畴，最有可能出自生活方式栏目。故选B。 D When we’re stressed, the brain sends a signal to the adrenal medulla (肾上腺髓质). That signal causes many unpleasant symptoms. Until recently, most scientists believe that muscles have nothing to do with stress because they don’t influence how the brain and the adrenal medulla communicate. In fact, Strick, a leading neuroscientist at the University of Pittsburgh, says he has long been suspicious of claims that exercises building muscles like yoga can decrease stress. “I need to see that there’s a connection; that there’s a real biological basis,” he says. In 2016, Strick decided to study the connection between muscles and stress by using a method he pioneered. Strick invented a process where he could put a virus into an organ to track the neural network s that connect the brain and the muscles. “So we injected (注入) the adrenal medulla with a virus, and we tracked it back into the brain and then mapped which areas influenced the adrenal,” he says. “And that’s where the surprise came.” Essentially, Strick discovered that our stress response is controlled by more than just the ‘thinking’ part of the brain. Other parts of the brain, including those controlling our muscles, are also sending signals to the adrenal medulla. And the area of the brain that communicates with the adrenal receives signals from the core muscles as well. So, strengthening those muscles, Strick says, can adjust our stress. When we’re tapping away at a computer in a chair all day many of us feel more mentally stressed. Strick recommends strengthening the core muscles so that sitting upright all day becomes more natural. “Slump, and then sit up straight,” he says “And see what the difference they make to your mood.” Strick also says this discovery was a wake-up call for his own health. He credits his children, who persuaded him to try yoga years ago. “And I once said, come on, give me a break. I don’t have time,” he says. “But as it turns out, they’re right.” 12. What can we learn about Strick’s study? A. He referred to other researchers’ methods. B. He observed the influence a virus has on the adrenal. C. He got the result similar to that of previous studies. D. He found the part of the brain managing muscles can affect stress. 13. What does the underlined word “slump” probably mean in paragraph 3? A. Sink into a chair. B. Stand up all of a sudden. C. Stare at something carefully. D. Do intense physical exercise. 14. What does Strick think of yoga at the end of the passage? A. Favorable. B. Intolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. 15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Why We Are So Easily Stressed B. Benefits of Doing Sports Like Yoga C. Ways of Strengthening Our Muscles D. Our Muscles Can Affect Our Mood 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲了肌肉也可以起到缓解压力的作用。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Essentially, Strick discovered that our stress response is controlled by more than just the ‘thinking’ part of the brain. Other parts of the brain, including those controlling our muscles, are also sending signals to the adrenal medulla. And the area of the brain that communicates with the adrenal receives signals from the core muscles as well. So, strengthening those muscles, Strick says, can adjust our stress.(从本质上讲，斯特里克发现，我们的压力反应不仅仅是由大脑的“思考”部分控制的。大脑的其他部分，包括控制肌肉的部分，也向肾上腺髓质发送信号。大脑中与肾上腺沟通的区域也会接收来自核心肌肉的信号。因此，斯特里克说，加强这些肌肉可以调节我们的压力)”可知，斯特里克的研究发现大脑管理肌肉的部分可以影响压力。故选D项。 【13题详解】 词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“When we’re tapping away at a computer in a chair all day, many of us feel more mentally stressed. Strick recommends strengthening the core muscles so that sitting upright all day becomes more natural.(当我们整天坐在椅子上敲击电脑时，我们中的许多人会感到更大的精神压力。斯特里克建议加强核心肌肉，这样整天坐着就会变得更自然)”以及后文“And see what the difference they make to your mood.”可知，画线词与向上坐直的身体体态是相反的，前后对比，再结合整段内容可知，画线词的含义应为“瘫坐在椅子上”。故选A项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“He credits his children, who persuaded him to try yoga years ago. “And I once said, come on, give me a break. I don’t have time,” he says. “But as it turns out, they’re right.”(他把这归功于他的孩子们，他们在几年前说服他尝试瑜伽。“我曾经说过，拜托，饶了我吧。我没有时间，”他说。“但事实证明，他们是对的。”)”可知， 作者认为孩子们让他去尝试做瑜伽的做法是正确的，因此推断他认为瑜伽是有益的。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“When we’re stressed, the brain sends a signal to the adrenal medulla (肾上腺髓质). That signal causes many unpleasant symptoms. Until recently, most scientists believe that muscles have nothing to do with stress because they don’t influence how the brain and the adrenal medulla communicate.(当我们感到压力时，大脑会向肾上腺髓质发送信号。这个信号会引起许多不愉快的症状。直到最近，大多数科学家都认为肌肉与压力无关，因为它们不影响大脑和肾上腺髓质的沟通方式)”结合本文主要讲了肌肉也可以起到缓解压力的作用。D选项“我们的肌肉可以影响我们的情绪”符合标题。故选D项。 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。 Sick Absence E-mail to Professor Students often have to miss their classes due to many reasons. ____16____ If you want to write a perfect e-mail to your professor, make sure that you don’t miss out on reading the following tips. Don’t write too long e-mail. Your e-mail should not include lengthy details regarding your illness. Before you write this letter, assume that the professor doesn’t have much time to read long e-mails. ____17____ You should learn the art of writing a small e-mail and conveying the whole message. If you cannot do this, get help from a sample e-mail. ____18____ When you know that giving too much explanation can make your professor feel that you are trying to escape from the situation, don’t do that. Simply state the reason for being absent and move on. Admit your mistake. Even if you have a genuine reason for not attending the lecture, you should be apologetic for not showing up. ____19____ Give evidence. It is a well-known fact that whenever you want to use your sickness as a reason, you will be required to provide a medical certificate. ____20____ Sample e-mail: To: … Subject: Sick absence e-mail for... Respected sir/madam. This e-mail is being written to you to let you know that I was unable to attend classes due to illness. My absence period was of one week starting from 5th Oct. 2023 to 12 Oct. 2023. With warm regards, Signatures A. Don’t give excuses. B. Send your e-mail in advance. C. Don’t forget to attach a medical certificate with the e-mail. D. In addition to it, the e-mail should not only be short but also complete. E. Make your professor feel that you are regretful and that you never want to do that. F. So, they should communicate with their professor to inform him/her about the reason. G. This e-mail is also a communicating mode that quickly sends the message of the student. 【答案】16. F 17. D 18. A 19. E 20. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲了写病假条的几个小建议。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Students often have to miss their classes due to many reasons.(由于许多原因，学生经常不得不缺课)”以及后文“If you want to write a perfect e-mail to your professor, make sure that you don’t miss out on reading the following tips.(如果你想给你的教授写一封完美的电子邮件，确保你没有错过下面的建议)”可知，本句与上文构成因果关系，指出请假的问题。故F选项“因此，他们应该与教授沟通，告诉他/她原因”符合语境，故选F。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Before you write this letter, assume that the professor doesn’t have much time to read long e-mails.(在你写这封信之前，假设教授没有太多时间阅读冗长的电子邮件)”以及后文“You should learn the art of writing a small e-mail and conveying the whole message.(你应该学习写一封简短的电子邮件并传达整个信息的艺术)”可知，上文提到教授没有时间阅读冗长的电子邮件，可知电子邮件应该简短。故D选项“除此之外，电子邮件不仅要简短而且要完整”符合语境，故选D。 【18题详解】 根据后文“When you know that giving too much explanation can make your professor feel that you are trying to escape from the situation, don’t do that. Simply state the reason for being absent and move on.(当你知道做太多的解释会让教授觉得你在试图逃避这种情况时，不要这样做。简单地说明缺席的原因，然后继续前进)”可知，本段讲的是不要让你的教授觉得你在试图逃避问题，故A选项“不要找借口”符合语境，故选A。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Admit your mistake. Even if you have a genuine reason for not attending the lecture, you should be apologetic for not showing up.(承认你的错误。即使你有真正的理由不参加讲座，你也应该为没有出席而道歉)”可知，本句主要说明为自己的缺席而道歉。故E选项“让你的教授觉得你很后悔，你从来不想那样做”符合语境，故选E。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Give evidence. It is a well-known fact that whenever you want to use your sickness as a reason, you will be required to provide a medical certificate.(提供证据。众所周知，当你想以生病为理由时，你将被要求提供一份医疗证明)”可知，本句主要嘱咐不要忘记在邮件里附上医疗证明。故C选项“别忘了在邮件里附上医疗证明”符合语境，故选C。 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。 From the moment I met Madison, we both had a feeling that we’d met before. “Maybe I’ve ____21____ you at my favorite Chinese restaurant, Hunan Garden,” I said. “Never heard of it. But my favorite restaurant is ____22____, too.” she said. The more we ____23____, the more we realized how much we had in common. A few days later, my best friend Mareya ____24____ me, who’d been out of town for a while. “You wouldn’t ____25____ how amazing Florida is! I brought you a ____26____. It’s a little creature’s ____27____. Can we meet in my place tomorrow?” she said. Any ____28____ friend would have ____29____ that she was glad to meet immediately! _____30_____, I said, “Sorry, but I’m _____31_____ with my new friend Madison.” “Then give me a call on Saturday!” Mareya said. I responded, “Um, all right.” But it wasn’t until Monday that I remembered Mareya. I went to her _____32_____, and she gave me the most beautiful seashell. Holding the _____33_____ gift, I gave her a huge hug, but she burst into tears. “I thought you were _____34_____ me with Madison!” she said. I apologized sincerely. She finally gave me a smile. Through this, I realize that sometimes your friend doesn’t know how you’re feeling right now, and a _____35_____ talk may help her understand. 21. A. hired B. seen C. helped D. greeted 22. A. German B. Japanese C. Chinese D. French 23. A. argued B. reflected C. remembered D. talked 24. A. called B. visited C. spotted D. interviewed 25. A. express B. believe C. experience D. forget 26. A. target B. model C. present D. pet 27. A. house B. mirror C. picture D. tooth 28. A. confident B. delighted C. hesitant D. considerate 29. A. insisted B. complained C. refused D. responded 30. A. Unfortunately B. Unwillingly C. Immediately D. Slowly 31. A. hanging out B. shaking hands C. getting along D. making peace 32. A. hotel B. car C. kitchen D. place 33. A. new B. broken C. delicate D. rare 34. A. exchanging B. comparing C. replacing D. associating 35. A. heart-to-heart B. side-by-side C. neck-by-neck D. shoulder-to-shoulder 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. A 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者与Madison一见如故，为此忽略了朋友Mareya的感受，后来作者意识到有时候你的朋友并不知道你此时此刻的感受，两人需要谈心促进理解。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“也许我在我最喜欢的中餐馆湖南花园见过你，”我说。A. hired雇用；B. seen看见；C. helped帮助；D. greeted和……打招呼。根据上文中的“we both had a feeling that we’d met before”可知，她们两个有曾经见过彼此的感觉，作者猜测是在中餐馆见过她。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“从没听说过。但我最喜欢的餐馆也是中国餐馆。”她说。A. German德国的；B. Japanese日本的；C. Chinese中国的；D. French法国的。根据空前的“my favorite restaurant is”和空后的“too”可知，Madison和作者喜欢的餐馆都是中餐馆。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们聊得越多，就越意识到我们有好多共同点。A. argued争论；B. reflected反映；C. remembered记得；D. talked谈话。根据上文中的““Maybe I’ve ____1____you at my favorite Chinese restaurant, Hunan Garden,” I said. “Never heard of it. But my favorite restaurant is ____2____, too.” she said.”可知，两人谈论起来，聊得越多发现共同点越多。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：几天后，我最好的朋友Mareya打电话给我，她已经出城一段时间了。A. called打电话；B. visited拜访；C. spotted发现；D. interviewed采访。根据下文中的“Can we meet in my place tomorrow?(我们明天能在我的住处见面吗？)”可知，Mareya约作者到她的住处，由此可知二人并未见面，而是通电话。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：你不会相信佛罗里达有多棒！A. express表达；B. believe相信；C. experience经历；D. forget忘记。根据空前的“You wouldn’t”和空后的“how amazing Florida is”可知，Mareya对自己的旅行感到非常兴奋，此处是说“你不会相信佛罗里达有多棒”，用于强调Mareya的激动之情。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我给你带来了一份礼物。A. target目标；B. model模型；C. present礼物；D. pet宠物。根据下文中的“gift”可知，Mareya给作者带了一个礼物。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一个小动物的房子。A. house房屋；B. mirror镜子；C. picture图片；D. tooth牙齿。根据下文中的“seashell”可知，Mareya送的礼物是一个海贝壳，这是海生贝类的外壳，即它们的房子。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：任何一个体贴的朋友都会说她很高兴能马上见面A. confident自信的；B. delighted高兴的；C. hesitant犹豫的；D. considerate体贴的。根据句中的“that she was glad to meet immediately”并结合常识可知，当好朋友给自己带了一个礼物时，一般来说自己应该非常体贴地表示马上见面。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. insisted坚持；B. complained抱怨；C. refused拒绝；D. responded回应。上文“Can we meet in my place tomorrow?(我们明天能在我的住处见面吗？)”Mareya询问是否可以见面，这里指朋友应该做出的回应。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，我说：“对不起，我要和我的新朋友Madison出去玩。”A. Unfortunately不幸地；B. Unwillingly不愿意地；C. Immediately立即；D. Slowly慢慢地。根据作者的回答可知，作者拒绝了明天见Mareya，与上文“Any ____8____friend would have ____9____that she was glad to meet immediately!”讲述的体贴朋友应有的举动相反，所以这是一件不幸的事。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意参考上题。A. hanging out闲逛；B. shaking hands握手；C. getting along和睦相处；D. making peace议和。根据空后的“with my new friend Madison”可知，作者和新朋友Madison另有约会了，准备一起闲逛。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我去了她的住处，她给了我最美丽的贝壳。A. hotel宾馆；B. car汽车；C. kitchen厨房；D. place地方，住所。根据上文中的“Can we meet in my place tomorrow?(我们明天能在我的住处见面吗？)”可知，作者去Mareya的住处。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：拿着精致的礼物，我给了她一个大大的拥抱，但她哭了。A. new新的；B. broken破损的；C. delicate精美的；D. rare稀少的。根据上文中的“the most beautiful seashell”可知，这是一件精美的礼物。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我还以为你要用Madison取代我呢！A. exchanging交换；B. comparing比较；C. replacing替代；D. associating联系。根据空后的“me with Madison”并结合上文作者因为和Madison有约而拒绝见Mareya可知，Mareya以为作者用Madison取取代了自己作为好朋友的位置。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：通过这件事，我意识到有时你的朋友不知道你现在的感受，一次心与心的交谈可能会帮助她理解。A. heart-to-heart坦诚亲切的；B. side-by-side并肩的；C. neck-by-neck脖连脖的；D. shoulder-to-shoulder齐心协力的。根据空后的“talk may help her understand”可知，一次心与心的交谈会帮助朋友理解自己的感受。故选A。 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。 The Lepcha people are a minority group living in parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. They have a rich and unique culture, and one less-known aspect of their customs ____36____ (be) their music and dance traditions. Lepcha music is ____37____ (primary) oral and performed in a call-and-response fashion. The songs are typically related to themes from nature and Lepcha folktales. Lepcha dances are a vital part of ____38____ (they) culture, often performed during festivals and special occasions. One such dance is called the “Ponsum”, performed in a group of eight people. Each dancer carries a bamboo stick, ____39____ is struck against the ground to the music. This dance is typically performed ____40____ (celebrate) the end of the harvest season. Another important dance is the “Chaam”, which is performed only by men ____41____ (wear) beautiful robes and masks. The dance is performed in a circle ____42____ the sound of drums and other instruments. Another interesting aspect of Lepcha culture is their ____43____ (tradition) clothing, still worn by many Lepcha people today. The women wear a brightly colored blouse and a long skirt while the men wear ____44____ long-sleeved shirt and baggy trousers. Overall, Lepcha culture has many fascinating traditions and customs, and their music, dance, and clothing are just a few _____45_____ (example) of their unique way of life. 【答案】36. is 37. primarily 38. their 39. which 40. to celebrate 41. wearing 42. to 43. traditional 44. a 45. examples 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了莱卜查文化以及习俗。 【36题详解】 考查时态。句意：他们拥有丰富而独特的文化，而他们的习俗中鲜为人知的一个方面是他们的音乐和舞蹈传统。根据上文have可知为一般现在时，主语为one less-known aspect，谓语用单数。故填is。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：Lepcha音乐主要是口头，以一种呼唤和回应的方式表演。修饰形容词oral应用副词primarily，故填primarily。 【38题详解】 考查代词。句意：Lepcha舞蹈是他们文化的重要组成部分，经常在节日和特殊场合表演。修饰名词culture应用形容词性物主代词their。故填their。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：每个舞者都带着一根竹竿，随着音乐敲击地面。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词stick，在从句作主语，指物，故填which。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这种舞蹈通常是为了庆祝丰收季节的结束而表演的。此处celebrate在句中作目的状语，应用不定式。故填to celebrate。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：另一个重要的舞蹈是“Chaam”，只有穿着漂亮长袍和面具的男人才能表演。此处wear与men构成主动关系，故用现在分词作定语。故填wearing。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：舞蹈是在鼓声和其他乐器的伴奏下围成一圈表演的。此处表示“在……的伴奏下”短语为to the sound of…。故填to。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：另一个有趣的方面是他们的传统服饰，至今仍有许多Lepcha人穿着。修饰名词clothing应用形容词traditional。故填traditional。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：女人们穿着色彩鲜艳的衬衫和长裙，而男人们则穿着长袖衬衫和宽松的裤子。此处shirt是可数名词，为泛指，且long-sleeved是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。 【45题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：总的来说，雷查文化有许多迷人的传统和习俗，他们的音乐、舞蹈和服装只是他们独特生活方式的几个例子。根据上文a few可知example应用复数形式。故填examples。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，在某网站看到一则英语启事：外国中学生Lily想找一位中国学生帮她学习汉语，同时帮对方学习英语，请给她写一封邮件。要点如下： 1. 说明自己能力，表达合作意向； 2. 询问对方汉语水平、合作学习方式等情况。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Lily, I came across your notice on a website and I would love to cooperate with you. I’m a Chinese student who is also interested in language exchange. I am quite confident of my Chinese level and I am sure that I can help you improve your Chinese skills. I am willing to learn English from you as well. Could you please tell me more about your Chinese level and what the best way for us to cooperate is? Do you prefer online communication, speaking practice, or written exercises? Any information you can provide would be helpful. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求学生给Lily写封邮件，说明自己能力，表达合作意向，询问对方汉语水平、合作学习方式等情况。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 与……合作：cooperate with→collaborate with/work together with 对……感兴趣：be interested in→have interest in 对……有信心：be confident of→have faith in 提供：provide→offer 2. 句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：Any information you can provide would be helpful. 拓展句：It would be helpful if you can provide any information. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m a Chinese student who is also interested in language exchange.(使用了who引导定语从句) 【高分句型2】I am quite confident of my Chinese level and I am sure that I can help you improve your Chinese skills. (使用了that引导宾语从句、help sb. do…结构) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 Arnold and Iris were sitting outside the office of the children’s home, excited and nervous. Then the office door opened, and Mrs. Ronald appeared. “Mr. and Mrs. Arnold, please come in.” Arnold and Iris entered the office. Arnold handed Mrs. Ronald a folder of documents. She carefully reviewed them. Finally, she looked up at the couple. “Here’s the thing,” she began to say and Iris felt her heart quicken. Mrs. Ronald’s tone sounded unpromising. “I’ve read your application to adopt Patrick,” Mrs. Ronald continued. “You are indeed a great couple, with no legal issues, but your income is, frankly, not the best for guardianship. Mr. Arnold is a repairman. Besides, Ms. Arnold, as a nurse, doesn’t have enough time. Last week, we found the boy suffered from depression(抑郁) because of the loss of his parents in an accident and may need regular visits to professionals, which adds to the expenses. In my opinion, you are not suitable as guardians.” “We can provide Patrick with a loving home,” Iris said, trying to hold back tears. “We have interacted with Patrick for several times. We’re the only family that Patrick is willing to interact with! We love him and will do everything to make him happy.” “But we’re doing what’s best for Patrick. I’m so sorry we can’t allow you to take Patrick home,” Mrs. Ronald said. “Who will take care of Patrick then?” “We are looking for his only relative, his aunt. Although she is really busy, maybe she can look after him.” Iris asked, “Can I see Patrick?” “Of course,” Mrs. Ronald replied. Patrick was sitting at the desk in a room, drawing something. “Hey, Patrick, it’s me, Iris. What are you drawing?” she said softly. Patrick handed her the paper. “Is this your father and mother?” Patrick nodded. Iris felt really sorry for the poor boy, thinking he needed a warm family. 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。 Leaving the children’s home, the couple decided to continue to take good care of Patrick while working hard to earn money. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ One day, they heard Patrick’s aunt could no longer look after him due to work change. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Leaving the children’s home, the couple decided to continue to take good care of Patrick while working hard to earn money. Arnold found a part-time job in his spare time. Besides, Iris looked through books every day, trying to get information about how to take good care of children. Arnold and Iris constantly contacted Patrick’s aunt to learn about Patrick. They went to see him occasionally in spite of their busy life. Once in a while, the couple invited Patrick and his aunt to their home, where Patrick felt that he was treated as the family member. One day, they heard Patrick’s aunt could no longer look after him due to work change. The couple applied to the children’s home again to adopt Patrick. Mrs. Ronald rechecked Arnold and Iris’s condition. This time, she confirmed that this couple were qualified. On a sunny afternoon, a car stopped in front of the couple’s house, out of which came Patrick. The little boy ran to them. The couple welcomed the new member of the family with great hugs. From then on, they lived together happily. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，以人物为线索。Arnold和Iris想要收养Patrick这个孤儿，虽然他们是Patrick唯一愿意接触的夫妇，但儿童之家的负责人认为他们的经济水平不足以支撑孩子的费用，于是拒绝了他们的收养申请，并为Patrick寻找了他的姑姑。Arnold和Iris并没有放弃，他们努力赚钱，学习育儿知识，定期去探望Patrick。后来Patrick的姑姑因为工作变动而不能继续抚养他了，这对夫妇又去申请收养Patrick，这次儿童之家的负责人认为他们的条件满足收养要求，他们顺利收养了Patrick，从那之后，他们一家过着幸福的生活。 详解】1. 续写线索： ①由续写第一段首句“离开儿童之家，这对夫妇决定继续好好照顾Patrick，同时努力赚钱。”可知，第一段可以描写这对夫妇努力赚钱并关心照顾Patrick。 ②由续写第二段首句“有一天，他们听说Patrick的姑姑因为工作变动不能再照顾他了。”可知，第二段可以描写这对夫妇重新申请收养Patrick，他们的申请获得批准，从此他们一家过着幸福的生活。 2. 段落续写：这对夫妇努力赚钱，学习育儿知识——他们经常与Patrick接触——得知Patrick姑姑无法继续抚养他后，他们重新提出收养申请——他们的申请获得批准——他们接走了Patrick——一家过着幸福生活 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①浏览：look through/scan ②照顾：take care of/look after ③联系：contact/get in touch with 情绪类 ①快乐地：happily/merrily 【点睛】【高分句型1】Besides, Iris looked through books every day, trying to get information about how to take good care of children.(使用了现在分词作状语、“特殊疑问词+不定式”结构) 【高分句型2】On a sunny afternoon, a car stopped in front of the couple’s house, out of which came Patrick. (使用了“介词+which”引导非限制性定语从句，且从句使用了完全倒装结构) 听力答案：1～5AACBC 6～10 BABCA 11～15CBACB 16～20 ABBAC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟试题 英语（一） 本试卷共8页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项：1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码、考场号、座位号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。 2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。 3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。 4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例:How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. How did Mary get home? A. By taxi. B. By subway. C. By bus. 2. Who told the man the news? A. His brother. B. His mother. C. His father. 3. Where is the man’s chemistry textbook? A. On the table. B. On the bookshelf. C. In the woman’s schoolbag. 4. How long will the meeting last? A. 3 hours. B. 3.5hours. C. 4 hours. 5. Why was the man upset? A. He was late for work. B His boss blamed him. C. He was probably dismissed. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a factory. B. At a ticket office. C. In a supermarket. 7. What does the man need to do first when using the machine? A. Place his ID card. B. Enter his name. C. Touch the screen. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the woman doing? A. Planning a trip personally. B. Talking on the phone. C. Driving on the motorway. 9. What was good in Versailles according to the man? A. The scenery. B. The restaurant. C. The hotel. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Customer and waitress. B. Boss and clerk. C. Teacher and student. 11. Why does the woman take the part-time job? A. To earn money. B. To make friends. C. To practice English. 12. What do we know about the woman? A. She majors in English. B She likes to challenge herself. C. She works full-time here. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What will the man do for the party? A. Buy a cake. B. Cook food. C. Bring chocolates. 14. What will people mainly do at the party? A. Chat. B. Dine. C. Dance. 15 Where are the speakers? A. At a bakery. B. At their office. C. At the woman’s apartment. 16. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A party. B. Cooking food. C. A shopping experience. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What can mainly attract visitors to the National Zoo in Washington? A. The diverse animals. B. The giant pandas. C. The interesting animal shows. 18. What caused the zoo to send the pandas back? A. Poor health of the pandas. B. An agreement on duration. C. Limited conditions in the zoo. 19. What measures will keep the pandas happy on the plane? A. Preparing lots of food. B. Making containers big enough. C. Having experts keep them company. 20. What is the destination of the pandas? A. Chengdu Zoo. B. China National Zoo C. A reserve in Sichuan. 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 IT STARTS WITH PLAY: GET INTO WRITING Meet me on the page. In this course, we’ll push ourselves creatively, freely playing with words and exploring new ideas. By the end, you will have writing works of at least five poems, three pieces of mini-fiction, or two short essays, as well as dozens of pages of free-writing and lists of ideas for future writing projects. Designed for people new to creative writing, the course includes word play, experimentation of structure, and live-writing to develop thoughts that might later grow into poems or other styles of writing. To do this, we’ll first learn from the Surrealists, who tried to inspire the imagination by focusing on process, as we apply intuition (直觉), chance, and surprise to our writing practice. Next, we’ll set about writing on the blank page based on John Keats’ concept of negative capability, by which we’ll be capable of being in uncertainties, mysteries (神秘), doubts without any hurriedly reaching after facts and reason. Then we’ll make creative use of other art forms, thus seeing how sight can lead to insight. In the fourth step, we’ll explore modes of imagery, including the bodily senses, and we’ll be encouraged to write across text types, create diverse works, and cooperate with each other. Class discussions will center on the writing process, the writer’s life and how to best deal with the four stages of writing. In just a few weeks, you’ll develop from inexperienced beginner to a creative writer who knows how to command the blank page, as well as methods for finalizing works-in-progress. Schedule: Beginning February 14th, we will meet every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern. The last time we meet will be on March 27th. 1. Whom is this course intended for? A. Readers interested in poetry. B. Beginners of creative writing. C. Students enjoying playing games. D. Writers of contemporary literature. 2. What will be done in the third step? A. Inspiring imagination. B. Creating various works. C. Developing critical thinking. D. Using other art forms creatively. 3. How long will the course last? A. For one week. B. For two weeks. C. For four weeks. D. For six weeks. B I’d finally got some alone time as a new mom. I put on my running shoes and I found my rhythm as my feet hit the ground. My adrenaline (肾上腺素) kicked in as I told myself, “This is my comeback.” Prior to giving birth to a baby, I had been a runner since my 20s. Running made me feel free and it brought me a sense of peace I couldn’t find anywhere else. The harder my feet worked, the more I relaxed. Now, as a new mom in my late 30s, I was picking running back up to prove to myself I was still the old me. However, it was not easy. My legs were weak as I shuffled (拖着脚走) down the track. I felt defeated. The old me had never felt so far away. Running felt like a burden, and the joy was far away from me. Even worse, I felt like a living dead at home. My son wasn’t sleeping through the night, which was exhausting all my extra energy. However, I kept going. I went out for a run again and again. A few times a week, I pulled on my shoes and slowly, my one mile route turned into a 5kilometer. Gone were the debates in my head over whether I was a good mom and whether my house would ever be clean again. Running just let me be. I had signed up for the half marathon I ran annually before my son was born as a motivation. When I began running, the marathon route felt so long, but then suddenly, it was over. When I crossed the finish line, I felt like a champion wearing my participant’s medal. My finish time was just a number; what mattered more to me was the journey. Through my running experience, I have realized that nothing is impossible to a willing heart, not only running, but also anything else. 4. Why did the author run in her twenties? A. To enjoy some alone time. B. To maintain a good figure. C. To keep physical health. D. To pursue inner peace. 5. Which of the following words can best describe the author? A. Proud. B. Determined. C. Outgoing. D. Modest. 6. What can be inferred from the fourth paragraph? A. The author occasionally joined in the marathon before. B. Half marathon seemed longer than expected all the way. C. What is worth doing well is to achieve high scores. D. What the author can gain during the process matters most. 7. What message does the article convey to readers? A. Where there is a will, there is a way. B. A good beginning is half success. C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Time lost cannot be regained. C Whether you’re eating a slice of delicious bread or an extra-chewy chocolate cookie, it’s always fun to be the taste tester for a friend or relative who loves to bake. And, while eating products created with love and sugar probably makes you feel good, the baker is obtaining some psychological benefits, too. Studies have shown that creative activities like baking contribute to an overall sense of well-being. Boston University professor of brain sciences Donna Pincus explained that there’s “stress relief that people get from having some kind of an outlet (发泄方式) and a way to express themselves”. Baking is also a great way to practice mindfulness, because it requires you to focus on following very straightforward directions in a specific order. In other words, most of the decisions have already been made for you, allowing you to concentrate on the details while nudging (轻推) your mind away from the stressors and anxieties of your life outside the kitchen. Julie Ohana, a clinical social worker, explained that baking is effective because it helps you practice the “balance of the moment and the bigger picture”. While you’re measuring and mixing ingredients, you’re probably visualizing how they’ll all come together to create a fulfilling final product and deciding how and when you’ll share it with others. Sharing your desserts selflessly rather than for attention or competition is another mood-booster, making you “feel like you’ve done something good for the world, which perhaps increases your meaning in life and connection with other people,” Pincus said. It can also function as a mode of communication. Susan Whitbourne, professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Massachusetts, said that “it can be helpful for people who have difficulty expressing their feelings in words to show appreciation, or sympathy with baked goods”. Baking may not be the be-all and end-all of the cure for mental illness, but anyone in need of lifted spirits should consider pulling out the flour and warming up the oven. 8. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To introduce the theme. B. To draw a conclusion. C. To offer some advice. D. To illustrate the background. 9. What is the benefit of baking according to Julie Ohana? A. It is of importance to physical health. B. It is a great way to encourage exercise. C. It ensures everything will be in a right order. D. It helps you to have positive expectations. 10. What do Pincus’s words mean in paragraph 4? A. Competing can effectively boost our moods. B. We can catch others’ attention through sharing. C. Baking contributes to closer social relations. D. Sharing enables us to express our feelings accurately. 11. In which part of a newspaper will you find the article most probably? A. Technology. B. Lifestyle. C. Society. D. Education. D When we’re stressed, the brain sends a signal to the adrenal medulla (肾上腺髓质). That signal causes many unpleasant symptoms. Until recently, most scientists believe that muscles have nothing to do with stress because they don’t influence how the brain and the adrenal medulla communicate. In fact, Strick, a leading neuroscientist at the University of Pittsburgh, says he has long been suspicious of claims that exercises building muscles like yoga can decrease stress. “I need to see that there’s a connection; that there’s a real biological basis,” he says. In 2016, Strick decided to study the connection between muscles and stress by using a method he pioneered. Strick invented a process where he could put a virus into an organ to track the neural network s that connect the brain and the muscles. “So we injected (注入) the adrenal medulla with a virus, and we tracked it back into the brain and then mapped which areas influenced the adrenal,” he says. “And that’s where the surprise came.” Essentially, Strick discovered that our stress response is controlled by more than just the ‘thinking’ part of the brain. Other parts of the brain, including those controlling our muscles, are also sending signals to the adrenal medulla. And the area of the brain that communicates with the adrenal receives signals from the core muscles as well. So, strengthening those muscles, Strick says, can adjust our stress. When we’re tapping away at a computer in a chair all day, many of us feel more mentally stressed. Strick recommends strengthening the core muscles so that sitting upright all day becomes more natural. “Slump, and then sit up straight,” he says “And see what the difference they make to your mood.” Strick also says this discovery was a wake-up call for his own health. He credits his children, who persuaded him to try yoga years ago. “And I once said, come on, give me a break. I don’t have time,” he says. “But as it turns out, they’re right.” 12. What can we learn about Strick’s study? A. He referred to other researchers’ methods. B. He observed the influence a virus has on the adrenal. C. He got the result similar to that of previous studies. D. He found the part of the brain managing muscles can affect stress. 13. What does the underlined word “slump” probably mean in paragraph 3? A. Sink into a chair. B. Stand up all of a sudden. C. Stare at something carefully. D. Do intense physical exercise. 14. What does Strick think of yoga at the end of the passage? A. Favorable. B. Intolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. 15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Why We Are So Easily Stressed B. Benefits of Doing Sports Like Yoga C. Ways of Strengthening Our Muscles D. Our Muscles Can Affect Our Mood 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。 Sick Absence E-mail to Professor Students often have to miss their classes due to many reasons. ____16____ If you want to write a perfect e-mail to your professor, make sure that you don’t miss out on reading the following tips. Don’t write too long e-mail. Your e-mail should not include lengthy details regarding your illness. Before you write this letter, assume that the professor doesn’t have much time to read long e-mails. ____17____ You should learn the art of writing a small e-mail and conveying the whole message. If you cannot do this, get help from a sample e-mail. ____18____ When you know that giving too much explanation can make your professor feel that you are trying to escape from the situation, don’t do that. Simply state the reason for being absent and move on. Admit your mistake. Even if you have a genuine reason for not attending the lecture, you should be apologetic for not showing up. ____19____ Give evidence. It is a well-known fact that whenever you want to use your sickness as a reason, you will be required to provide a medical certificate. ____20____ Sample e-mail: To: … Subject: Sick absence e-mail for... Respected sir/madam. This e-mail is being written to you to let you know that I was unable to attend classes due to illness. My absence period was of one week starting from 5th Oct. 2023 to 12 Oct. 2023. With warm regards, Signatures A Don’t give excuses. B. Send your e-mail in advance. C. Don’t forget to attach a medical certificate with the e-mail. D. In addition to it the e-mail should not only be short but also complete. E. Make your professor feel that you are regretful and that you never want to do that. F. So, they should communicate with their professor to inform him/her about the reason. G. This e-mail is also a communicating mode that quickly sends the message of the student. 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。 From the moment I met Madison, we both had a feeling that we’d met before. “Maybe I’ve ____21____ you at my favorite Chinese restaurant, Hunan Garden,” I said. “Never heard of it. But my favorite restaurant is ____22____, too.” she said. The more we ____23____, the more we realized how much we had in common. A few days later, my best friend Mareya ____24____ me, who’d been out of town for a while. “You wouldn’t ____25____ how amazing Florida is! I brought you a ____26____. It’s a little creature’s ____27____. Can we meet in my place tomorrow?” she said. Any ____28____ friend would have ____29____ that she was glad to meet immediately! _____30_____, I said, “Sorry, but I’m _____31_____ with my new friend Madison.” “Then give me a call on Saturday!” Mareya said. I responded, “Um, all right.” But it wasn’t until Monday that I remembered Mareya. I went to her _____32_____, and she gave me the most beautiful seashell. Holding the _____33_____ gift, I gave her a huge hug, but she burst into tears. “I thought you were _____34_____ me with Madison!” she said. I apologized sincerely. She finally gave me a smile. Through this, I realize that sometimes your friend doesn’t know how you’re feeling right now, and a _____35_____ talk may help her understand. 21. A. hired B. seen C. helped D. greeted 22. A. German B. Japanese C. Chinese D. French 23. A. argued B. reflected C. remembered D. talked 24. A. called B. visited C. spotted D. interviewed 25. A. express B. believe C. experience D. forget 26. A. target B. model C. present D. pet 27. A. house B. mirror C. picture D. tooth 28. A. confident B. delighted C. hesitant D. considerate 29. A. insisted B. complained C. refused D. responded 30. A. Unfortunately B. Unwillingly C. Immediately D. Slowly 31. A. hanging out B. shaking hands C. getting along D. making peace 32. A. hotel B. car C. kitchen D. place 33. A. new B. broken C. delicate D. rare 34. A. exchanging B. comparing C. replacing D. associating 35. A. heart-to-heart B. side-by-side C. neck-by-neck D. shoulder-to-shoulder 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。 The Lepcha people are a minority group living in parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. They have a rich and unique culture, and one less-known aspect of their customs ____36____ (be) their music and dance traditions. Lepcha music is ____37____ (primary) oral and performed in a call-and-response fashion. The songs are typically related to themes from nature and Lepcha folktales. Lepcha dances are a vital part of ____38____ (they) culture, often performed during festivals and special occasions. One such dance is called the “Ponsum”, performed in a group of eight people. Each dancer carries a bamboo stick, ____39____ is struck against the ground to the music. This dance is typically performed ____40____ (celebrate) the end of the harvest season. Another important dance is the “Chaam”, which is performed only by men ____41____ (wear) beautiful robes and masks. The dance is performed in a circle ____42____ the sound of drums and other instruments. Another interesting aspect of Lepcha culture is their ____43____ (tradition) clothing, still worn by many Lepcha people today. The women wear a brightly colored blouse and a long skirt while the men wear ____44____ long-sleeved shirt and baggy trousers. Overall, Lepcha culture has many fascinating traditions and customs, and their music, dance, and clothing are just a few _____45_____ (example) of their unique way of life. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，在某网站看到一则英语启事：外国中学生Lily想找一位中国学生帮她学习汉语，同时帮对方学习英语，请给她写一封邮件。要点如下： 1. 说明自己能力，表达合作意向； 2. 询问对方汉语水平、合作学习方式等情况。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 Arnold and Iris were sitting outside the office of the children’s home, excited and nervous. Then the office door opened, and Mrs. Ronald appeared. “Mr. and Mrs. Arnold, please come in.” Arnold and Iris entered the office. Arnold handed Mrs. Ronald a folder of documents. She carefully reviewed them. Finally, she looked up at the couple. “Here’s the thing,” she began to say and Iris felt her heart quicken. Mrs. Ronald’s tone sounded unpromising. “I’ve read your application to adopt Patrick,” Mrs. Ronald continued. “You are indeed a great couple, with no legal issues, but your income is, frankly, not the best for guardianship. Mr. Arnold is a repairman. Besides, Ms. Arnold, as a nurse, doesn’t have enough time. Last week, we found the boy suffered from depression(抑郁) because of the loss of his parents in an accident and may need regular visits to professionals, which adds to the expenses. In my opinion, you are not suitable as guardians.” “We can provide Patrick with a loving home,” Iris said, trying to hold back tears. “We have interacted with Patrick for several times. We’re the only family that Patrick is willing to interact with! We love him and will do everything to make him happy.” “But we’re doing what’s best for Patrick. I’m so sorry we can’t allow you to take Patrick home,” Mrs. Ronald said. “Who will take care of Patrick then?” “We are looking for his only relative, his aunt. Although she is really busy, maybe she can look after him.” Iris asked, “Can I see Patrick?” “Of course,” Mrs. Ronald replied. Patrick was sitting at the desk in a room, drawing something. “Hey, Patrick, it’s me, Iris. What are you drawing?” she said softly. Patrick handed her the paper. “Is this your father and mother?” Patrick nodded. Iris felt really sorry for the poor boy, thinking he needed a warm family. 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。 Leaving the children’s home, the couple decided to continue to take good care of Patrick while working hard to earn money. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ One day, they heard Patrick’s aunt could no longer look after him due to work change. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力答案：1～5AACBC 6～10 BABCA 11～15CBACB 16～20 ABBAC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$