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2023—2024学年第二学期阶段性质量检测 高二英语试题 2024.04 注意事项： 1.本试卷由四个部分组成，其中第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题，第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题，共10页，满分150分。 2.全部答案在答题卡上相应区域内完成，在本试卷上作答无效。选择题请使用2B铅笔填涂，非选择题请使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答。要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。 3.答题前，请在答题卡规定的地方填写好个人信息，并认真核对答题卡上所粘贴的条形码是否与本.人的信息一致。 4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，请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，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】 Why is the man late for work? A. He repaired his clock. B. The clock didn’t ring. C. He experimented unsuccessfully. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the woman get her health report? A. She will get it after work. B. The man will send it to her. C. Her sister will get it for her. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want to do? A. See a doctor. B. Deliver a speech. C. Keep a frog. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where can the woman get the bus information? A. From the apartment. B. From the bus stop. C. From the local library. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the woman leave? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening. 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. What is the main reason why the woman loves Taylor Swift? A. Taylor’s songs. B. Taylor’s hometown. C. Taylor’s appearance. 7. Where did the woman first see Taylor Swift? A. In the news. B. On the Internet. C. At the concert. 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. Why is the woman in a hurry? A. She is catching a flight. B She will be late for a meeting. C. She has an appointment to keep. 9. Which place will the woman pass by? A. A shopping mall. B. An art gallery. C. A famous park. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What is the man doing at the beginning? A. Packing up clothes. B. Donating old clothes. C. Recycling unused clothes. 11. Why does the woman prefer to throw worn clothes away? A. She prefers wearing new clothes. B. She wants to give them a new life. C. She doesn’t think people want to wear old clothes. 12. What does the man think of buying second-hand furniture? A. It’s pretty convenient. B. It adds character at a lower cost. C It looks better than buying new furniture. 13. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers? A. A couple. B. Friends. C. Colleagues. 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 does “toxicity” refer to? A. Harmful chemicals. B. Anything too much. C. Negative thoughts. 15. What is the impact of being stuck? A. It leads to physical pain. B It results in a bad smell. C. It causes emotional stress. 16. What is the third suggestion for self-healing? A. Nutrients. B. Change. C. Self-love. 17. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a cafe. B. In a classroom. C. In a studio. 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 can ChatGPT do? A. Write long articles. B. Give proper responses. C. Reply to emails interestingly. 19. What do you know about the refund policy? A. Your satisfaction is guaranteed by the policy. B. Your refund will be back within 10 days. C. You can get your refund after you’ve used 17, 000 words. 20. What’s the intention of the speaker? A. To criticize Chat GPT. B. To advertise Koala Chat. C. To introduce Koala Chat. 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 Museum Day Museum Day is here for one day and one day only — so you’ll need to hurry if you want to take advantage of the chance to get free Saturday admission to one of the hundreds of participating museums. This event is hosted annually by Smithsonian Magazine and involves museums and cultural institutions coming together to offer free admission for visitors who would otherwise have to pay for entry. You just need an email address to get a free ticket. To get a ticket you’ll need to go to the Smithsonian Magazine website and pick which museum you want to go to. You’ll be able to search to see which museums near you are participating, and you just have to put in your email address and name. After that, you can download your ticket and head out for some fun. A lot of museums are still feeling financial stress from the pandemic. The event is happening as museums are still struggling from the hits they took during the first few years of the pandemic. The American Alliance of Museums estimated it will take years for museums to fully recover. In February, the group released survey results that detailed those financial losses. But there’s hope that a free day at the museums might contribute to more future visits. 21. How often is Museum Day held? A. Once a week. B. Once a day. C. Once a year. D. Once a month. 22. How can you get a free ticket? A. By writing an email. B. By signing up on the Internet. C. By visiting the nearest museum. D. By downloading Smithsonian Magazine. 23. What is the significance of hosting Museum Day? A. It will help people deal with stress. B. It will make museums more famous. C. It can help museums to fully recover. D. It may attract more visitors to museums. B Do you know how much India struggles to gather the waste plastic water bottles? According to a Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report from 2012, India produces 15,000 tonnes of plastics a day, of which the gathered ones only achieve 60% . The trashed-but-not-gathered plastic waste leads to land and water pollution, bringing serious threat to the environment. After seeing such large-scale plastic pollution, Ankur Chawla, a drink expert, undertook research to find a solution. When he realized the biggest problem the country faced was handling plastic waste, he wanted to come up with a solution where they do not add to the problem of waste. Fortunately, Ankur was not alone. He met Bhrigu Seth, who was into green farming. Both of them found that they shared a common goal and it didn’t take long for them to make a plan of action. It is estimated that over 90 percent of aluminium (铝) drink cans in India are recycled and 70 percent of the cans are made through recycled waste. After going through challenges at hand, the pair made up their minds. Before taking the next step, both co-founders visited five-star hotels and took samples of water in aluminium cans, asking them whether they would give it a shot if something like that comes in the market. The pair received a widely positive response. They then determined to launch Responsible Whatr, a natural spring water drink packed in an aluminium can to solve the problem of plastic bottles waste. As one of India’s first natural spring water drinks, Responsible Whatr offered an environmentally-friendly and endlessly recyclable aluminium can. It’s a non-alcoholic drink that was launched with an expectation for an eco-friendly future and an aim to reduce single-use plastic pollution. Going forward, Ankur and Bhrigu aim to cooperate with airports and ecommerce gates which would help them in directly reaching the homes of high income individuals. They also plan to tie up with corporate firms and cinema halls and join hands with NGOs that are fighting for the conservation of beaches and oceans. 24. What inspired Ankur to conduct his research? A. Plastics waste caused severe pollution. B. Plastics remained the major bottle material. C. Plastics accounted for most of the daily waste. D. The amount of plastic waste was beyond control. 25. What was Ankur and Bhrigu’s solution to the problem? A. Launching a rubbish sorting program. B. Increasing the recycling of plastic cans. C. Creating a new popular packaging design. D. Finding an acceptable alternative to plastics. 26. Why did was Ankur and Bhrigu launch Responsible Whatr? A. To advertise a non-alcoholic drink. B. To receive widely positive responses. C. To reduce single-use plastic pollution. D. To promote recyclable aluminium cans. 27. How do Ankur and Bhrigu plan to expand their market? A. By introducing new products. B. By establishing various channels. C. By cooperating with high income individuals. D. By fighting for the conservation of beaches and oceans. C More than 50 million people in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere follow pastoralism(游牧) as a way of life. The practice has survived for so long because it is designed to change with the environment. Pastoralists move with animals to find new lands and water, leaving behind eaten plants to regrow. Mongolia is well known for its pastoralism. Agvaantogtokh and his family are herders(牧民). On horseback, he rides with nearly a thousand sheep and goats to help them find water. Sometimes, he and his wife, Nurmaa, stop to help struggling young ones, weak after a difficult winter. For families like Agvaantogtokh’s, pastoralism is more than a profession. It is a cultural identity that connects generations. At its heart is the human connection to animals. While they consider the animals as their property, they also see them as living beings working alongside them. Researchers say herders believe in “animal agency”. Agvaantogtokh lets his animals choose the food they eat and where they find water. To him, restricting an animal’s movement and asking it to eat the same thing each day is like putting a person in prison. In Mongolia, weather extremes are a part of life. When Agvaantogtokh thinks about climate change, he is concerned about humans and animals. Continuous dry and warm weather affects Mongolia. Since 1940, the government says, average temperatures have risen 2.2 degrees Celsius. To keep their practice alive, pastoralists seek ways to modernize. In Mongolia, Lkhaebum recently began using a small vehicle to more easily search for horses. The family uses electricity and has other technologies including a TV and a washing machine. They also use a cellphone to follow the weather and access social media where herders share information. One of the biggest threats to pastoralism comes from within. Nurmaa and Agvaantogtokh’s 18-year-old daughter studies medicine. Their son spoke about becoming a herder when he was a child, but not anymore. “I won’t regret anything if my child won’t be a herder,” Nurmaa said. “I would like them to do what they desire to do.” 28 What contributes to the survival of pastoralism? A. Huge pastoralist populations. B. Adaptation to the environment. C. Herders’ desire to travel to new places. D. Slow development of modernization. 29. What does pastoralism mean to Agvaantogtokh? A. The distinct identity of animals. B. A poorly-paid profession. C. An out-of-date lifestyle. D. The bond between man and animals. 30. What does “animal agency” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. Animals’ living in cages. B. Animals’ eating the same thing. C. Animals’ struggling in shelters. D. Animals’ moving around freely. 31. What is a big challenge for pastoralism? A. Modern technology. B. No government support. C. Young people’s disinterest in it. D. Lack of information exchange. D A new study reveals that pigeons (鸽子) can tackle some problems just like artificial intelligence, enabling them to solve difficult tasks that might challenge humans. Previous research has theorized that pigeons employ a problem-solving strategy, involving a trial-and- error approach, which is similar to the approach used in AI models but differs from humans’ reliance on selective attention and rule use. To examine it, Brandon Turner, a psychology professor at the Ohio State University, and his colleagues conducted the new study. In the study, the pigeons were presented with various visual images, including lines of different widths and angles, and different types of rings. The pigeons had to peck (啄) a button on the right or left to indicate the category to which the image belonged. If they got it correct, they received food; if they were wrong, they received nothing. Results showed that, through trial and error, the pigeons improved their accuracy in categorization tasks, increasing their correct choices from about 55% to 95%. Researchers believed pigeons used associative learning, which is linking two phenomena with each other. For example, it is easy to understand the link. between “water” and “wet”. “Associative learning is frequently assumed to be far too primitive to. explain complex visual categorization like what we saw the pigeons do,” Turner said. But that’s exactly what the researchers found. The researchers’ AI model tackled the same tasks using just the two simple mechanisms that pigeons were assumed to use: associative learning and error correction. And, like the pigeons, the AI model learned to make the right predictions to significantly increase the number of correct answers. For humans, the challenge when given tasks like those given to pigeons is that they would try to come up with rules that could make the task easier. But in this case, there were no rules, which upsets humans. What’s interesting, though, is that pigeons use this method of learning that is very similar to AI designed by humans, Turner said. “We celebrate how smart we are that we designed artificial intelligence: at the same time, we regard pigeons as not clever animals,” he said. 32. What is the purpose of the new study? A. To test a theory. B. To evaluate a model. C. To employ a strategy. D. To involve an approach. 33. What were the pigeons expected to do in the experiment? A. Draw circles. B. Correct errors. C. Copy gestures. D. Identify images. 34. What do pigeons and AI have in common according to the study? A. They are of equal intelligence. B. They are good at making rules. C. They respond rapidly to orders from humans. D. They employ simple ways to get things done. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Pigeons’ trial-and-error method is revealed B. Pigeons outperform humans in tough tasks C. “Not smart” pigeons may be as smart as AI D. AI models after pigeons’ learning approach 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。 The Spring Festival has come and gone, leaving many young adults with a significant inflow of pocket money from their family and loved ones. When it comes to managing the substantial amount of pocket money you may have received, it’s crucial to approach this new-found wealth with wisdom and foresight. ___36___Take the time to assess the total amount of money you have received and allocate it wisely. By creating a budget you can prioritize your spending. distinguish between needs and wants and make informed decisions about where your money should go. Also, it’s essential to cultivate the habit of saving. ___37___instead, set aside a portion of your pocket money for savings. Whether it’s for future goals, emergencies, or long-term financial security. consistent saving can have a profound impact on your financial well-being. Before your buying anything, think twice. ___38___Ask yourself if it agrees with your values and long-term goals. By practicing restraint and making intentional decisions, you can avoid unnecessary regrets and ensure that your pocket money is put to good use. ___39___While it’s important to fully enjoy the pleasures that come with having extra pocket money, don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. Use this financial windfall as an opportunity to establish healthy financial habits and lay the groundwork for your long-term financial success. Lastly, seek guidance from trusted adults or financial mentors. ___40___Don’t hesitate to ask for help when it comes to managing your new-found wealth responsibly. A. Pause and reflect on each purchase. B. First, open a saving account in the bank. C. Setting a budget is of crucial importance. D. Resist the temptation to spend your entire windfall in one go. E. They can provide valuable insights and offer personalized advice. F. Strike a balance between enjoying the present and preparing for the future. G. Maximize the benefits of your pocket money by making wise financial choices. 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。 The 13-year-old girl Anna Grace is a volleyball manager, a basketball manager, and a theater volunteer, but perhaps her greatest ____41____ is the fact that she has beaten cancer twice. Anna was first diagnosed (诊断) with a rare type of ____42____ in December of 2019. A softball player at the time, she told her parents she was experiencing muscle ____43____ in her left arm, only lifting it about eye-level. She had to ____44____ surgery on her left arm. For the following weekends after the surgery, doctors scanned her ____45____ to make sure she was cancer-free and then in August of 2023, doctors ____46____ a spot on her lungs. She had another ____47____ on September to remove it. Anna said later the first time with cancer, it felt like a learning stage. The second time around, it was a little ____48____ to accept the news. And throughout all of this, Anna has had to ____49____ school work and hospital life. Her sufferings with cancer forced her to really _____50_____ herself because she was out of school for quite a while. Now she has _____51_____ and has straight As. Anna’s father, Eric Bartel, said her journey has inspired him to _____52_____ every moment, enjoying time with his loving daughter. Anna is doing well these days though. She’s _____53_____ in theater and is a coach’s assistant. “When you’re on _____54_____ you have to keep fighting,” Anna said. “Always live life to the fullest each day. You’re loved. Your life _____55_____.” 41. A. devotion B. ambition C. excitement D. achievement 42. A. cancer B. fever C. pain D. cold 43. A. recovery B. growth C. weakness D. relief 44. A. perform B. refuse C. attend D. have 45. A. briefly B. partly C. regularly D. occasionally 46. A. erased B. noticed C. ignored D. marked 47. A. operation B. appointment C. examination D. assessment 48. A. harder B. better C. stranger D. easier 49. A. solve B. balance C. abandon D. connect 50. A. teach B. control C. convince D. forgive 51. A. dropped out B. blown up C. caught up D. held back 52. A. spare B. create C. imagine D. appreciate 53. A. graceful B. active C. dominant D. cautious 54. A. vacation B. trust C. treatment D. duty 55. A. matters B. suffers C. declines D. waits 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。 A group of dancers performed the traditional Chinese Puning Yingge folk dance in London last Saturday ____56____(celebrate) Chinese New Year and offer people a cultural feast. ____57____(hold) a pair of short sticks, the performers, with their faces painted, jumped and swung the sticks ____58____(skillful) while walking and dancing, all to the sound of drums, gongs, and shouts. The 16 dancers come from the Chaoshan region of South China’s Guangdong province, the place ____59____ the dance originated, and traveled to England to spread ____60____(wish) of good fortune in the Year of the Dragon to people in the United Kingdom. The Puning Yingge dance, which is listed as national intangible cultural heritage in China, dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and ____61____(consider) the dance of warriors because of its close association ____62____ the classic novel about Chinese heroism Water Margin. Through a ____63____(combine) of opera, dance, and martial arts, the dance evokes(唤起)the fighting spirit of the characters in the story, said Chen Laifa, a nationally ____64____(recognize) inheritor(继承人)of the Puning Yingge dance and leader of the team of performers. Many members of the dance team are not full-time performers, _____65_____ ordinary people who earn their living by doing a range of jobs, including car retailing, running online stores, and managing small businesses, Chen said. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，为强身健体丰富校园生活，你校开展了“阳光大课间”活动，请你写一篇短文在校英文报“Sports and Health”栏目报道此事，内容包括： 1.活动目的； 2.活动内容； 3.活动的反响及意义。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 6-year-old Quinn Hill became her family’s hero when she took immediate action during an emergency that saved her mother’s life with the help of her neighbor, Mrs. Smith. Jennifer, a 39-year-old single mother, began the day by sending her child, Hill, to school. Having no idea what would happen, Jennifer was filled with anxiety. After all, it was the first day of a new school year for Hill, a fresh start! On the way school. she repeatedly reminded Hill to solve problems positively and fit in. Though worried, Jennifer had to wave goodbye to her daughter, watching her towards the school gate. The whole day was packed with housework. Jennifer tidied the house, washed clothes, and prepared for the evening meal. As the school bell rang, signaling the end of the day, Jennifer picked Hill up from school. On seeing Jennifer, Hill couldn’t wait to hug her, sharing the school experiences. Chatting and laughing accompanied them all the way. Hill’s innocent laughter was like Jennifer’s ray of sunshine. Approaching home, they encountered Mrs. Smith, a most kind and thoughtful housewife living in their neighborhood for many years. Mrs. Smith often invited Jennifer and Hill to her home and shared her homemade desserts and cookies. The two families developed a close relationship and Hill liked to stay with Mrs. Smith, who always brightened her days with willingness and timely help. After exchanging greetings, they went back to their own homes. On arriving home, Jennifer set out to prepare dinner. As the sun began to set, the house was full of a pleasant smell of cooking food. Jennifer and Hill sat at the kitchen table when Jennifer suddenly began to seize. She was sitting in a chair, looking up at the ceiling. and experiencing abnormal breathing. She then fell out of the chair onto her left side, her hands balled into fists, and her body was shaking violently. Her eyes were open, and Hill kept calling “Mommy, Mommy”, but she could not respond. 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。 Realizing the severe situation, Hill ran out for help. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jennifer finally came to herself in the hospital. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2023—2024学年第二学期阶段性质量检测 高二英语试题 2024.04 注意事项： 1.本试卷由四个部分组成，其中第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题，第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题，共10页，满分150分。 2.全部答案在答题卡上相应区域内完成，在本试卷上作答无效。选择题请使用2B铅笔填涂，非选择题请使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答。要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。 3.答题前，请在答题卡规定的地方填写好个人信息，并认真核对答题卡上所粘贴的条形码是否与本.人的信息一致。 4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，请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，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】 Why is the man late for work? A. He repaired his clock. B. The clock didn’t ring. C. He experimented unsuccessfully. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: You’re late for work. Did you stay up last night? M: Wow, I did. I carried out an experiment until two o’clock and I set my alarm clock, but it didn’t go off this morning. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the woman get her health report? A. She will get it after work. B. The man will send it to her. C. Her sister will get it for her. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Will you come to my office to get your health report? W: Oh, I will work overtime until nine o’clock. How about tomorrow? M: Sorry, I have a meeting to attend. W: No matter, my sister can pick it up. She can be there by five thirty at the latest. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want to do? A. See a doctor. B. Deliver a speech. C. Keep a frog. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Any volunteer wants to give a speech about sports in front of class today. M: I’d like to have a try. W: But I’m afraid you have a frog in your throat that might come in the way of your presentation. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where can the woman get the bus information? A. From the apartment. B. From the bus stop. C. From the local library. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, I was hoping you could give me more information about your apartment. M: I can try to help you. What would you like to know? W: Do you know anything about the buses that stop there? M: I don’t know, but I’m pretty sure you can find out that stuff in the local library. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the woman leave? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Could you help me make a plane reservation? M: I would be happy to help you. Where do you plan on going? W: I am going to go to Hawaii and would rather leave in the evening. M: Sorry, there are no tickets available for the evening. Would you prefer a morning or afternoon departure? W: Okay, I need to depart in the morning but prefer to return in the afternoon. 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. What is the main reason why the woman loves Taylor Swift? A. Taylor’s songs. B. Taylor’s hometown. C. Taylor’s appearance. 7. Where did the woman first see Taylor Swift? A. In the news. B. On the Internet. C. At the concert. 【答案】6. C 7. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hey Hannah, did you watch Taylor Swift the eras tour? W: Of course Taylor is my favorite singer, M: Really. Why? W: Mainly I like her. Look, you know that red lips and white skin and blond hair kind of typical American. When I saw her for the first time, I was like, wow, she’s elegant and graceful. M: Wait, you mean you saw her picture on the Internet or in the news or you saw her in the concert? W: Hmm, I think it was on stream media. M: I have an interesting fact about her. She’s from my hometown, actually. 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. Why is the woman in a hurry? A. She is catching a flight. B She will be late for a meeting. C. She has an appointment to keep. 9. Which place will the woman pass by? A. A shopping mall. B. An art gallery. C. A famous park. 【答案】8. A 9. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi, can you take me to one, two, three main street please? M: Sure, hop in, that’ll be fifteen dollars, W: That’s great. How long will it take to get there? M: It should take about twenty minutes depending on the traffic. W: Oh, okay, I have a flight to catch in an hour so I’m hoping you make it on time. M: No problem. We’ll try to get there as quickly as possible. W: Thank you. Can you also tell me about any notable landmarks or places on the way? M: Sure, on the way you’ll be passing by the city’s financial district and the famous park. W: That sounds interesting. Thanks for letting me know M: My pleasure. Let me know if you need anything else. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What is the man doing at the beginning? A. Packing up clothes. B. Donating old clothes. C. Recycling unused clothes. 11. Why does the woman prefer to throw worn clothes away? A. She prefers wearing new clothes. B. She wants to give them a new life. C. She doesn’t think people want to wear old clothes. 12. What does the man think of buying second-hand furniture? A. It’s pretty convenient. B. It adds character at a lower cost. C. It looks better than buying new furniture. 13. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers? A. A couple. B. Friends. C. Colleagues. 【答案】10. A 11. C 12. B 13. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Todd, what are you up to over there? M: Just packing up my old clothes, thinking about what to do with them. W: Are you planning to donate them or just throw them away? M: I was thinking of recycling them. You know, give them a new life. W: That’s a good idea. I usually throw mine when they start looking out of fashion, though. I don’t think anyone would want to wear them. M: True, by the way, how often do you think about getting new furniture? W: Almost never. It feels like such a waste to throw out big items. Remember when we moved in and we got all new furniture? M: Yeah, it was convenient, but now I’m more into secondhand stuff. It adds character to our home without breaking the bank. W: Exactly. You can find beautiful antique pieces at a low cost. 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 does “toxicity” refer to? A. Harmful chemicals. B. Anything too much. C. Negative thoughts. 15. What is the impact of being stuck? A. It leads to physical pain. B. It results in a bad smell. C. It causes emotional stress. 16. What is the third suggestion for self-healing? A. Nutrients. B. Change. C. Self-love. 17. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a cafe. B. In a classroom. C. In a studio. 【答案】14. B 15. A 16. B 17. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Welcome to vitality vibes your go to show for health and wellness. Today we joined by Olga who has been exploring self healing Olga what advice do you have for our viewers to stay healthy? W: Absolutely. Successful healing involves addressing three key opportunities. The first is toxicity anything in excess that’s to say even something good can turn into bad when you have too much of it. Not only food but also thoughts and emotions M: That’s interesting. What are the other two healing opportunities? W: The second is deficiency. It’s crucial to identify what you lack maybe lack nutrients may be short of self love or knowledge. The last one is stagnation. In other words, when something is stuck like water, when it doesn’t move it becomes smelly so ensure the flow of everything, oxygen, blood and even thoughts and emotions. When stuck it usually performs as pain M: So we need to avoid being stuck in a fixed way of thinking and try to do new things right W: Exactly. Accepting change is essential. M: Great advice, Olga thank you for joining us on vitality vibes today. 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 can ChatGPT do? A. Write long articles. B. Give proper responses. C. Reply to emails interestingly. 19. What do you know about the refund policy? A. Your satisfaction is guaranteed by the policy. B. Your refund will be back within 10 days. C. You can get your refund after you’ve used 17, 000 words. 20. What’s the intention of the speaker? A. To criticize Chat GPT. B. To advertise Koala Chat. C. To introduce Koala Chat. 【答案】18. B 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Chat GPT has been taken the world by storm and many people have been using it to perform work tasks like writing emails. Besides, you can use chat GPT to reply to emails and it usually gives you decent responses but you may need to edit them a little bit to make them sound more interesting and personal. Another limitation of chat GPT is that it cannot write thousands and thousands of words now say good bye to limitations and discover the next level of productivity with koala chat. It can make use of the Internet for personalizing your email and when words flow freely, turn to koala for long form brilliance starting at just nine dollars per month. Your satisfaction is our priority. If you’ve used less than 15,000 words and 100 messages, we offer a trouble free refund within fifteen days. Upgrade your AI experience today. 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 Museum Day Museum Day is here for one day and one day only — so you’ll need to hurry if you want to take advantage of the chance to get free Saturday admission to one of the hundreds of participating museums. This event is hosted annually by Smithsonian Magazine and involves museums and cultural institutions coming together to offer free admission for visitors who would otherwise have to pay for entry. You just need an email address to get a free ticket. To get a ticket you’ll need to go to the Smithsonian Magazine website and pick which museum you want to go to. You’ll be able to search to see which museums near you are participating, and you just have to put in your email address and name. After that, you can download your ticket and head out for some fun. A lot of museums are still feeling financial stress from the pandemic. The event is happening as museums are still struggling from the hits they took during the first few years of the pandemic. The American Alliance of Museums estimated it will take years for museums to fully recover. In February, the group released survey results that detailed those financial losses. But there’s hope that a free day at the museums might contribute to more future visits. 21. How often is Museum Day held? A. Once a week. B. Once a day. C. Once a year. D. Once a month. 22. How can you get a free ticket? A By writing an email. B. By signing up on the Internet. C. By visiting the nearest museum. D. By downloading Smithsonian Magazine. 23. What is the significance of hosting Museum Day? A. It will help people deal with stress. B. It will make museums more famous. C. It can help museums to fully recover. D. It may attract more visitors to museums. 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了博物馆日的举办情况以及如何获得门票。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“This event is hosted annually by Smithsonian Magazine and involves museums and cultural institutions coming together to offer free admission for visitors who would otherwise have to pay for entry. (该活动由史密森尼杂志每年举办一次，包括博物馆和文化机构聚集在一起，为那些原本需要付费进入的游客提供免费入场)”可知，博物馆日一年一次。故选C。 22题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“To get a ticket you’ll need to go to the Smithsonian Magazine website and pick which museum you want to go to. You’ll be able to search to see which museums near you are participating, and you just have to put in your email address and name. After that, you can download your ticket and head out for some fun.(要买票，你需要登录史密森尼杂志网站，选择你想去的博物馆。你可以搜索到你附近的博物馆，你只需要输入你的电子邮件地址和名字。在那之后，你可以下载你的票，出去找点乐子)”可知，在网上报名能得到一张免费的票。故选B。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“But there’s hope that a free day at the museums might contribute to more future visits.(但人们希望，在博物馆免费参观一天可能会吸引更多的游客)”可知，举办博物馆日的意义是它可能会吸引更多的游客去博物馆。故选D。 B Do you know how much India struggles to gather the waste plastic water bottles? According to a Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report from 2012, India produces 15,000 tonnes of plastics a day, of which the gathered ones only achieve 60% . The trashed-but-not-gathered plastic waste leads to land and water pollution, bringing serious threat to the environment. After seeing such large-scale plastic pollution, Ankur Chawla, a drink expert, undertook research to find a solution. When he realized the biggest problem the country faced was handling plastic waste, he wanted to come up with a solution where they do not add to the problem of waste. Fortunately, Ankur was not alone. He met Bhrigu Seth, who was into green farming. Both of them found that they shared a common goal and it didn’t take long for them to make a plan of action. It is estimated that over 90 percent of aluminium (铝) drink cans in India are recycled and 70 percent of the cans are made through recycled waste. After going through challenges at hand, the pair made up their minds. Before taking the next step, both co-founders visited five-star hotels and took samples of water in aluminium cans, asking them whether they would give it a shot if something like that comes in the market. The pair received a widely positive response. They then determined to launch Responsible Whatr, a natural spring water drink packed in an aluminium can to solve the problem of plastic bottles waste. As one of India’s first natural spring water drinks, Responsible Whatr offered an environmentally-friendly and endlessly recyclable aluminium can. It’s a non-alcoholic drink that was launched with an expectation for an eco-friendly future and an aim to reduce single-use plastic pollution. Going forward, Ankur and Bhrigu aim to cooperate with airports and ecommerce gates which would help them in directly reaching the homes of high income individuals. They also plan to tie up with corporate firms and cinema halls and join hands with NGOs that are fighting for the conservation of beaches and oceans. 24. What inspired Ankur to conduct his research? A. Plastics waste caused severe pollution. B. Plastics remained the major bottle material. C. Plastics accounted for most of the daily waste. D. The amount of plastic waste was beyond control. 25. What was Ankur and Bhrigu’s solution to the problem? A. Launching a rubbish sorting program. B. Increasing the recycling of plastic cans. C. Creating a new popular packaging design. D. Finding an acceptable alternative to plastics. 26. Why did was Ankur and Bhrigu launch Responsible Whatr? A. To advertise a non-alcoholic drink. B. To receive widely positive responses. C. To reduce single-use plastic pollution. D. To promote recyclable aluminium cans. 27. How do Ankur and Bhrigu plan to expand their market? A. By introducing new products. B. By establishing various channels. C. By cooperating with high income individuals. D. By fighting for the conservation of beaches and oceans. 【答案】24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了Ankur和Bhrigu为了解决印度塑料污染严重，回收率低的问题推出了铝罐饮料，并致力于通过多种渠道来扩大市场的故事。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The trashed-but-not-gathered plastic waste leads to land and water pollution, bringing serious threat to the environment.(被丢弃但未被收集的塑料垃圾导致土地和水污染，给环境带来严重威胁。)”及第二段“After seeing such large-scale plastic pollution, Ankur Chawla, a drink expert, undertook research to find a solution.(在看到如此大规模的塑料污染后，饮料专家Ankur Chawla开始研究寻找解决方案。)”可知，塑料垃圾造成严重污染激发了Ankur Chawla进行他的研究。故选A。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“They then determined to launch Responsible Whatr, a natural spring water drink packed in an aluminium can to solve the problem of plastic bottles waste.(为了解决塑料瓶的浪费问题，他们决定推出一种用铝罐包装的天然泉水饮料“Responsible Whatr”。)”可知，他们推出了用铝罐包装的饮料来代替塑料瓶，以此来解决废旧塑料水瓶污染的问题。故选D。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“They then determined to launch Responsible Whatr, a natural spring water drink packed in an aluminium can to solve the problem of plastic bottles waste.(为了解决塑料瓶的浪费问题，他们决定推出一种用铝罐包装的天然泉水饮料“Responsible Whatr”。)”可知，Ankur和Bhrigu发起Responsible Whatr是为了减少一次性塑料污染。故选C。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Going forward, Ankur and Bhrigu aim to cooperate with airports and ecommerce gates which would help them in directly reaching the homes of high income individuals. They also plan to tie up with corporate firms and cinema halls and join hands with NGOs that are fighting for the conservation of beaches and oceans.(展望未来，Ankur和Bhrigu的目标是与机场和电子商务门户合作，这将帮助他们直接到达高收入人群的家中。他们还计划与公司和电影院合作，并与为保护海滩和海洋而战的非政府组织携手合作。)”可知，他们计划通过多种渠道，寻求广泛合作来扩大市场。故选B。 C More than 50 million people in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere follow pastoralism(游牧) as a way of life. The practice has survived for so long because it is designed to change with the environment. Pastoralists move with animals to find new lands and water, leaving behind eaten plants to regrow. Mongolia is well known for its pastoralism. Agvaantogtokh and his family are herders(牧民). On horseback, he rides with nearly a thousand sheep and goats to help them find water. Sometimes, he and his wife, Nurmaa, stop to help struggling young ones, weak after a difficult winter. For families like Agvaantogtokh’s, pastoralism is more than a profession. It is a cultural identity that connects generations. At its heart is the human connection to animals. While they consider the animals as their property, they also see them as living beings working alongside them. Researchers say herders believe in “animal agency”. Agvaantogtokh lets his animals choose the food they eat and where they find water. To him, restricting an animal’s movement and asking it to eat the same thing each day is like putting a person in prison. In Mongolia, weather extremes are a part of life. When Agvaantogtokh thinks about climate change, he is concerned about humans and animals. Continuous dry and warm weather affects Mongolia. Since 1940, the government says, average temperatures have risen 2.2 degrees Celsius. To keep their practice alive, pastoralists seek ways to modernize. In Mongolia, Lkhaebum recently began using a small vehicle to more easily search for horses. The family uses electricity and has other technologies including a TV and a washing machine. They also use a cellphone to follow the weather and access social media where herders share information. One of the biggest threats to pastoralism comes from within. Nurmaa and Agvaantogtokh’s 18-year-old daughter studies medicine. Their son spoke about becoming a herder when he was a child, but not anymore. “I won’t regret anything if my child won’t be a herder,” Nurmaa said. “I would like them to do what they desire to do.” 28. What contributes to the survival of pastoralism? A. Huge pastoralist populations. B. Adaptation to the environment. C. Herders’ desire to travel to new places. D. Slow development of modernization. 29. What does pastoralism mean to Agvaantogtokh? A. The distinct identity of animals. B. A poorly-paid profession. C. An out-of-date lifestyle. D. The bond between man and animals. 30. What does “animal agency” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. Animals’ living in cages. B. Animals’ eating the same thing. C. Animals’ struggling in shelters. D. Animals’ moving around freely. 31. What is a big challenge for pastoralism? A. Modern technology. B. No government support. C. Young people’s disinterest in it. D. Lack of information exchange. 【答案】28. B 29. D 30. D 31. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要从游牧民族的人口数量、生活方式、现代科技对他们生活的改变以及所面临的挑战方面，详细介绍了以蒙古为代表的游牧民族的生活。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The practice has survived for so long because it is designed to change with the environment. Pastoralists move with animals to find new lands and water, leaving behind eaten plants to regrow.”（这种做法之所以能流传这么久，是因为它的设计是随着环境的变化而变化的。牧民带着动物迁徙，寻找新的土地和水源，留下被吃掉的植物重新生长。）可知，游牧这种生活方式之所以能流传这么多年，是因为世代牧民采用了适应环境的生存方式。故选B项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“For families like Agvaantogtokh’s, pastoralism is more than a profession. It is a cultural identity that connects generations. At its heart is the human connection to animals. While they consider the animals as their property, they also see them as living beings working alongside them.”（对于像Agvaantogtokh这样牧民家庭来说，畜牧不仅仅是一种职业。它是一种世代相传的文化认同。它的核心是人类与动物的联系。虽然他们认为动物是他们的财产，但也把它们视为一起工作的生物。）可知，对于牧民Agvaantogtokh来说，游牧是连接人们和动物的纽带。故选D项。 【30题详解】 逻辑推理题。根据第四段“Researchers say herders believe in “animal agency”. Agvaantogtokh lets his animals choose the food they eat and where they find water. To him, restricting an animal’s movement and asking it to eat the same thing each day is like putting a person in prison.”（研究人员表示，牧民相信“动物代理机构”。Agvaantogtokh让他的动物选择它们吃的食物和它们在哪里找到水。对他来说，限制动物的活动并要求它每天吃同样的东西就像把一个人关进监狱一样。）可推断出，动物在所谓的“animal agency”里非常的自由。故选D项。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“One of the biggest threats to pastoralism comes from within. Nurmaa and Agvaantogtokh’s 18-year-old daughter studies medicine. Their son spoke about becoming a herder when he was a child, but not anymore.”（畜牧业面临的最大威胁之一来自家庭内在因素。Nurmaa 和 Agvaantogtokh 18岁的女儿在学医。他们的儿子小时候想成为一名牧民，但现在已经不想了。）可知，牧民的子女对畜牧业不再感兴趣，不想延续父辈的游牧生活。故选C项。 D A new study reveals that pigeons (鸽子) can tackle some problems just like artificial intelligence, enabling them to solve difficult tasks that might challenge humans. Previous research has theorized that pigeons employ a problem-solving strategy, involving a trial-and- error approach, which is similar to the approach used in AI models but differs from humans’ reliance on selective attention and rule use. To examine it, Brandon Turner, a psychology professor at the Ohio State University, and his colleagues conducted the new study. In the study, the pigeons were presented with various visual images, including lines of different widths and angles, and different types of rings. The pigeons had to peck (啄) a button on the right or left to indicate the category to which the image belonged. If they got it correct, they received food; if they were wrong, they received nothing. Results showed that, through trial and error, the pigeons improved their accuracy in categorization tasks, increasing their correct choices from about 55% to 95%. Researchers believed pigeons used associative learning, which is linking two phenomena with each other. For example, it is easy to understand the link. between “water” and “wet”. “Associative learning is frequently assumed to be far too primitive to. explain complex visual categorization like what we saw the pigeons do,” Turner said. But that’s exactly what the researchers found. The researchers’ AI model tackled the same tasks using just the two simple mechanisms that pigeons were assumed to use: associative learning and error correction. And, like the pigeons, the AI model learned to make the right predictions to significantly increase the number of correct answers. For humans, the challenge when given tasks like those given to pigeons is that they would try to come up with rules that could make the task easier. But in this case, there were no rules, which upsets humans. What’s interesting, though, is that pigeons use this method of learning that is very similar to AI designed by humans, Turner said. “We celebrate how smart we are that we designed artificial intelligence: at the same time, we regard pigeons as not clever animals,” he said. 32. What is the purpose of the new study? A. To test a theory. B. To evaluate a model. C. To employ a strategy. D. To involve an approach. 33. What were the pigeons expected to do in the experiment? A. Draw circles. B. Correct errors. C. Copy gestures. D. Identify images. 34. What do pigeons and AI have in common according to the study? A. They are of equal intelligence. B. They are good at making rules. C. They respond rapidly to orders from humans. D. They employ simple ways to get things done. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Pigeons’ trial-and-error method is revealed B. Pigeons outperform humans in tough tasks C. “Not smart” pigeons may be as smart as AI D. AI models after pigeons’ learning approach 【答案】32. A 33. D 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了一项新的研究，该研究揭示了鸽子在某些问题解决上的能力与人工智能相似，并通过实验验证了这一观点。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A new study reveals that pigeons (鸽子) can tackle some problems just like artificial intelligence, enabling them to solve difficult tasks that might challenge humans. Previous research has theorized that pigeons employ a problem-solving strategy, involving a trial-and- error approach, which is similar to the approach used in AI models but differs from humans’ reliance on selective attention and rule use. To examine it, Brandon Turner, a psychology professor at the Ohio State University, and his colleagues conducted the new study.(一项新的研究表明，鸽子可以像人工智能一样解决一些问题，使它们能够解决可能挑战人类的困难任务。先前的研究推测，鸽子采用一种解决问题的策略，包括试错法，这与人工智能模型中使用的方法类似，但不同于人类对选择性注意和规则使用的依赖。为了检验这一点，俄亥俄州立大学的心理学教授布兰登·特纳和他的同事进行了这项新研究)”可知，这项新研究的目的是为了检验一个理论。故选A项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“In the study, the pigeons were presented with various visual images, including lines of different widths and angles, and different types of rings. The pigeons had to peck (啄) a button on the right or left to indicate the category to which the image belonged.(在这项研究中，研究人员向鸽子展示了各种视觉图像，包括不同宽度和角度的线条，以及不同类型的环。鸽子必须啄一下图片左边或右边的一个按钮来表示图片所属的类别)”可知，鸽子在实验中需要识别图像。故选D项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The researchers’ AI model tackled the same tasks using just the two simple mechanisms that pigeons were assumed to use: associative learning and error correction.(研究人员的人工智能模型只使用了假设鸽子使用的两种简单机制：联想学习和纠错)”以及最后一段“What’s interesting, though, is that pigeons use this method of learning that is very similar to AI designed by humans, Turner said. “We celebrate how smart we are that we designed artificial intelligence: at the same time, we regard pigeons as not clever animals,” he said.(Turner说，有趣的是，鸽子使用的这种学习方法与人类设计的人工智能非常相似。他说：“我们为自己设计出人工智能而感到高兴，但同时，我们认为鸽子并不聪明。”)”可知，根据这项研究，鸽子和人工智能都采用简单的方法来完成任务。故选D项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“A new study reveals that pigeons (鸽子) can tackle some problems just like artificial intelligence, enabling them to solve difficult tasks that might challenge humans. Previous research has theorized that pigeons employ a problem-solving strategy, involving a trial-and- error approach, which is similar to the approach used in AI models but differs from humans’ reliance on selective attention and rule use. To examine it, Brandon Turner, a psychology professor at the Ohio State University, and his colleagues conducted the new study.(一项新的研究表明，鸽子可以像人工智能一样解决一些问题，使它们能够解决可能挑战人类的困难任务。先前的研究推测，鸽子采用一种解决问题的策略，包括试错法，这与人工智能模型中使用的方法类似，但不同于人类对选择性注意和规则使用的依赖。为了检验这一点，俄亥俄州立大学的心理学教授布兰登·特纳和他的同事进行了这项新研究)”以及纵观全文可知，文章主要讲述了研究表明鸽子在某些问题解决上的能力与人工智能相似，因此选项C““Not smart” pigeons may be as smart as AI(“不聪明”的鸽子可能和人工智能一样聪明)”是本文最好的标题。故选C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。 The Spring Festival has come and gone, leaving many young adults with a significant inflow of pocket money from their family and loved ones. When it comes to managing the substantial amount of pocket money you may have received, it’s crucial to approach this new-found wealth with wisdom and foresight. ___36___Take the time to assess the total amount of money you have received and allocate it wisely. By creating a budget you can prioritize your spending. distinguish between needs and wants, and make informed decisions about where your money should go. Also, it’s essential to cultivate the habit of saving. ___37___instead, set aside a portion of your pocket money for savings. Whether it’s for future goals, emergencies, or long-term financial security. consistent saving can have a profound impact on your financial well-being. Before your buying anything, think twice. ___38___Ask yourself if it agrees with your values and long-term goals. By practicing restraint and making intentional decisions, you can avoid unnecessary regrets and ensure that your pocket money is put to good use. ___39___While it’s important to fully enjoy the pleasures that come with having extra pocket money, don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. Use this financial windfall as an opportunity to establish healthy financial habits and lay the groundwork for your long-term financial success. Lastly, seek guidance from trusted adults or financial mentors. ___40___Don’t hesitate to ask for help when it comes to managing your new-found wealth responsibly. A. Pause and reflect on each purchase. B. First, open a saving account in the bank. C. Setting a budget is of crucial importance. D. Resist the temptation to spend your entire windfall in one go. E. They can provide valuable insights and offer personalized advice. F. Strike a balance between enjoying the present and preparing for the future. G. Maximize the benefits of your pocket money by making wise financial choices. 【答案】36. C 37. D 38. A 39. F 40. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何规划和安排自己的财务。 【36题详解】 根据本段内容“Take the time to assess the total amount of money you have received and allocate it wisely. By creating a budget you can prioritize your spending distinguish between needs and wants, and make informed decisions about where your money should go.(花点时间评估一下你收到的总金额，然后明智地分配。通过制定预算，你可以优先考虑你的支出，区分需要和想要的，并对你的钱应该花在哪里做出明智的决定)”可知，本段主要说明了如何制定预算，C选项中budget对应后文budget。故C选项“设定预算是至关重要的”符合语境，故选C。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Also, it’s essential to cultivate the habit of saving.(此外，培养储蓄的习惯也很重要)”以及后文“instead, set aside a portion of your pocket money for savings. Whether it’s for future goals, emergencies, or long-term financial security. consistent saving can have a profound impact on your financial well-being.(相反，留出一部分零花钱作为储蓄。无论是为了未来的目标，紧急情况，还是长期的财务安全。持续的储蓄会对你的财务状况产生深远的影响)”可知，本段主要建议培养存钱的习惯，本句与后文“留出一部分零花钱作为储蓄”相反，即把钱一次性花光。故D选项“抵挡住诱惑，不要把你的意外之财一次性花光”符合语境，故选D。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Before your buying anything, think twice.(在你买东西之前，要三思而行)”可知，本句承接上文，具体说明在买东西之前先反思一下的习惯。故A选项“每次购买都停下来反思一下”符合语境，故选A。 【39题详解】 根据本段内容“While it’s important to fully enjoy the pleasures that come with having extra pocket money, don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. Use this financial windfall as an opportunity to establish healthy financial habits and lay the groundwork for your long-term financial success.(虽然充分享受额外零花钱带来的快乐很重要，但不要忽视更大的前景。利用这笔意外之财来建立健康的理财习惯，为你的长期理财成功奠定基础)”可知，本段主要强调了要利用意外之财培养长期理财规划，即为未来做好准备与现在享受之间的平衡。故F选项“在享受现在和为未来做准备之间取得平衡”符合语境，故选F。 【40题详解】 根据上文“Lastly, seek guidance from trusted adults or financial mentors.(最后，向值得信赖的成年人或财务导师寻求指导)”可知，本句主要说明了向值得信赖的成年人或财务导师寻求指导的原因。故E选项“他们可以提供有价值的见解和个性化的建议”符合语境，故选E。 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。 The 13-year-old girl Anna Grace is a volleyball manager, a basketball manager, and a theater volunteer, but perhaps her greatest ____41____ is the fact that she has beaten cancer twice. Anna was first diagnosed (诊断) with a rare type of ____42____ in December of 2019. A softball player at the time, she told her parents she was experiencing muscle ____43____ in her left arm, only lifting it about eye-level. She had to ____44____ surgery on her left arm. For the following weekends after the surgery, doctors scanned her ____45____ to make sure she was cancer-free and then in August of 2023, doctors ____46____ a spot on her lungs. She had another ____47____ on September to remove it. Anna said later the first time with cancer, it felt like a learning stage. The second time around, it was a little ____48____ to accept the news. And throughout all of this, Anna has had to ____49____ school work and hospital life. Her sufferings with cancer forced her to really _____50_____ herself because she was out of school for quite a while. Now she has _____51_____ and has straight As. Anna’s father, Eric Bartel, said her journey has inspired him to _____52_____ every moment, enjoying time with his loving daughter. Anna is doing well these days though. She’s _____53_____ in theater and is a coach’s assistant. “When you’re on _____54_____ you have to keep fighting,” Anna said. “Always live life to the fullest each day. You’re loved. Your life _____55_____.” 41. A. devotion B. ambition C. excitement D. achievement 42. A. cancer B. fever C. pain D. cold 43. A. recovery B. growth C. weakness D. relief 44. A. perform B. refuse C. attend D. have 45. A. briefly B. partly C. regularly D. occasionally 46. A. erased B. noticed C. ignored D. marked 47. A. operation B. appointment C. examination D. assessment 48. A. harder B. better C. stranger D. easier 49. A. solve B. balance C. abandon D. connect 50. A. teach B. control C. convince D. forgive 51. A. dropped out B. blown up C. caught up D. held back 52. A. spare B. create C. imagine D. appreciate 53. A. graceful B. active C. dominant D. cautious 54. A. vacation B. trust C. treatment D. duty 55. A. matters B. suffers C. declines D. waits 【答案】41. D 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. B 54. C 55. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了13岁的女孩Anna Grace两次战胜癌症的故事。2019年12月，她首次被诊断出患有一种罕见的癌症，接受了手术。2023年8月，医生又在她的肺部发现了一个斑点，她再次接受了手术。现在Anna恢复得很好，她认为要充实生活。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：13岁的女孩Anna Grace是排球经理、篮球经理和剧院志愿者，但她最大的成就也许是两次战胜癌症。A. devotion奉献；B. ambition雄心；C. excitement兴奋；D. achievement成就。根据下文“she has beaten cancer twice”可知，两次战胜癌症是很了不起的成就。故选D。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：2019年12月，Anna首次被诊断出患有一种罕见的癌症。A. cancer癌症；B. fever发烧；C. pain疼痛；D. cold感冒。根据上文“she has beaten cancer twice”可知，此时Anna被诊断出患有一种罕见的癌症。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她当时是一名垒球运动员，她告诉父母，她的左臂肌肉无力，只能抬起到大约与眼睛齐平。A. recovery恢复；B. growth成长；C. weakness虚弱；D. relief缓解。根据下文“only lifting it about eye-level”可知，Anna的左臂只能抬起到大约与眼睛齐平，因此肌肉是虚弱无力的。故选C。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的左臂必须做手术。A. perform执行；B. refuse拒绝；C. attend参加；D. have进行。根据下文“For the following weekends after the surgery”以及本句的主语是“She”可知，她进行了左臂的手术，perform“执行”的主语应该是医生之类的人员。故选D。 【45题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在手术后的几个周末，医生定期对她进行扫描，以确保她没有癌症，然后在2023年8月，医生注意到她的肺部有一个斑点。A. briefly简要地；B. partly部分地；C. regularly定期地；D. occasionally偶尔地。根据上文“doctors scanned her”和下文“to make sure she was cancer-free”，以及医学常识可知，癌症患者接受手术后应该是需要接受定期的扫描，确保癌细胞清除干净了。故选C。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在手术后的几个周末，医生定期对她进行扫描，以确保她没有癌症，然后在2023年8月，医生注意到她的肺部有一个斑点。A. erased抹去；B. noticed注意到；C. ignored忽略；D. marked标记。根据上文“doctors scanned her”和下文“a spot on her lungs”可知，医生应该是在扫描过程中注意到她的肺部有一个斑点。故选B。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：今年9月，她又做了一次手术，把它切除了。A. operation手术；B. appointment预约；C. examination检查；D. assessment评估。根据下文“to remove it”可知，需要动手术才能切除肺部的斑点。故选A。 【48题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：第二次，就比较容易接受这个消息了。A. harder更难的；B. better更好的；C. stranger更奇怪的；D. easier更容易的。根据上文“Anna said later the first time with cancer, it felt like a learning stage.”可知，Anna在第一次患癌症中学习到了一些东西，因此是熟悉了患癌症的情况，再次接受患癌症的消息应该会稍稍容易些。故选D。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在这期间，Anna不得不平衡学校工作和医院生活。A. solve解决；B. balance平衡；C. abandon放弃；D. connect连接。根据Anna患癌症的情境，以及下文“school work and hospital life”可推知，因为接受治疗她不得不平衡学校工作和医院生活。故选B。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她患癌症的痛苦迫使她真正自学，因为她已经离开学校很长一段时间了。A. teach教；B. control控制；C. convince说服；D. forgive原谅。根据下文“because she was out of school for quite a while”可知，Anna已经离开学校很长一段时间了，因此她不得不自学来弥补缺失的功课，teach oneself意为“自学”。故选A。 【51题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：现在她已经赶上来了，成绩都是A。A. dropped out辍学；B. blown up爆炸；C. caught up赶上；D. held back阻碍。根据下文“has straight As”可知，Anna应该是在学习上赶上来了，现在成绩很好。故选C。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Anna的父亲Eric Bartel说，她的旅程激励他重视每一刻，享受和他可爱的女儿在一起的时光。A. spare抽出；B. create创造；C. imagine想象；D. appreciate重视。根据下文“enjoying time with his loving daughter”可知，作为父亲的Eric Bartel享受和他可爱的女儿在一起的时光，因此这段旅程是激励他重视每一刻。故选D。 【53题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她活跃于戏剧界，是一名教练的助理。A. graceful优雅的；B. active活跃的；C. dominant占主导地位的；D. cautious谨慎的。根据上文“Anna is doing well these days though.”可知，现在Anna做得很好，再结合下文“in theater and is a coach’s assistant”可知，她应该是活跃于戏剧界，成了教练的助理。故选B。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“当你在接受治疗时，你必须继续战斗，”Anna说。A. vacation假期；B. trust信任；C. treatment治疗；D. duty责任。根据Anna两次患癌症接受手术的情境，以及下文“you have to keep fighting”可知，她认为接受治疗时也要继续战斗。故选C。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每天都要充实地生活。你被爱着。你的生命很重要。”A. matters重要；B. suffers遭受；C. declines下降；D. waits等待。根据上文“Always live life to the fullest each day. You’re loved.”可知，Anna认为每天都要充实地生活，我们都被爱着，因此是觉得生命很重要。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。 A group of dancers performed the traditional Chinese Puning Yingge folk dance in London last Saturday ____56____(celebrate) Chinese New Year and offer people a cultural feast. ____57____(hold) a pair of short sticks, the performers, with their faces painted, jumped and swung the sticks ____58____(skillful) while walking and dancing, all to the sound of drums, gongs, and shouts. The 16 dancers come from the Chaoshan region of South China’s Guangdong province, the place ____59____ the dance originated, and traveled to England to spread ____60____(wish) of good fortune in the Year of the Dragon to people in the United Kingdom. The Puning Yingge dance, which is listed as national intangible cultural heritage in China, dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and ____61____(consider) the dance of warriors because of its close association ____62____ the classic novel about Chinese heroism Water Margin. Through a ____63____(combine) of opera, dance, and martial arts, the dance evokes(唤起)the fighting spirit of the characters in the story, said Chen Laifa, a nationally ____64____(recognize) inheritor(继承人)of the Puning Yingge dance and leader of the team of performers. Many members of the dance team are not full-time performers, _____65_____ ordinary people who earn their living by doing a range of jobs, including car retailing, running online stores, and managing small businesses, Chen said. 【答案】56. to celebrate 57. Holding 58. skillfully 59. where 60. wishes 61. is considered 62. with 63. combination 64. recognized 65. but 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一群舞者在伦敦表演了传统的中国普宁英歌民间舞，庆祝中国新年，并为人们提供了一场文化盛宴。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：上周六，一群舞者在伦敦表演了传统的中国普宁英歌民间舞，庆祝中国新年，并为人们提供了一场文化盛宴。分析句子结构可知，句中已有谓语动词“performed”，故空处需填非谓语动词，结合句意可知，该表演是为了庆祝中国新年，故用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to celebrate。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：表演者们手持一对短棍，脸上涂着彩绘，在锣鼓声和呐喊声中，灵巧地跳跃和挥舞着短棍，边走边跳。分析句子结构可知，句中已有谓语动词“jumped and swung”，故空处需填非谓语动词，“the performers”和“hold”之间是主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填Holding。 【58题详解】 考查副词。句意：表演者们手持一对短棍，脸上涂着彩绘，在锣鼓声和呐喊声中，灵巧地跳跃和挥舞着短棍，边走边跳。分析句子结构可知，空处需填副词作状语，修饰动词“jumped and swung”，故填skillfully。 【59题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这16名舞者来自中国南部广东省潮汕地区，这是该舞的发源地，他们来到英国，向英国人传递龙年好运的祝愿。分析句子结构可知，“___4____the dance originated”是定语从句，从句缺状语，先行词是“the place”，故用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【60题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：这16名舞者来自中国南部广东省潮汕地区，这是该舞的发源地，他们来到英国，向英国人传递龙年好运的祝愿。根据“spread”可知，空处需填名词作宾语，结合句意可知，传递的祝愿不止一个，故用名词复数。故填wishes。 【61题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：普宁英歌被列为中国国家级非物质文化遗产，其历史可以追溯到明代(1368-1644)，由于与中国英雄主义经典小说《水浒传》密切相关，因此被认为是武士之舞。分析句子结构可知，空处缺谓语动词，根据“dates back to”可知，描述客观情况用一般现在时，主语“The Puning Yingge dance”和“consider”之间是被动关系，故用一般现在时的被动语态，主语是第三人称单数，故填is considered。 【62题详解】 考查介词。句意：普宁英歌被列为中国国家级非物质文化遗产，其历史可以追溯到明代(1368-1644)，由于与中国英雄主义经典小说《水浒传》密切相关，因此被认为是武士之舞。association with表示“与……有联系”。故填with。 【63题详解】 考查名词。句意：普宁英歌全国公认传承人、演出团团长陈来发说，通过戏曲、舞蹈和武术的结合，这种舞蹈唤起了故事中人物的战斗精神。根据“ a”可知，空处需填名词单数，combination作名词，表示“结合”，符合句意。故填combination。 【64题详解】 考查形容词。句意：普宁英歌的全国公认传承人、演出团团长陈来发说，通过戏曲、舞蹈和武术的结合，这种舞蹈唤起了故事中人物的战斗精神。根据“inheritor”可知，空处需填形容词作定语，recognized作形容词，表示“公认的，认可的”，符合句意。故填recognized。 【65题详解】 考查连词。句意：陈说，舞团的许多成员都不是全职演员，而是普通人，他们通过做各种工作来谋生，包括汽车零售、经营网店和管理小生意。not...but...表示“不是……而是……”，符合句意。故填but。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，为强身健体丰富校园生活，你校开展了“阳光大课间”活动，请你写一篇短文在校英文报“Sports and Health”栏目报道此事，内容包括： 1.活动目的； 2.活动内容； 3.活动的反响及意义。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Embracing the “Sunshine Break” for a Healthier and More Vibrant School Life As part of our school’s initiative to promote physical well-being and enrich campus life, the “Sunshine Break” activity has been launched. This program aims to encourage students to engage in physical activities during breaks, offering a range of sports including basketball, volleyball, and fitness exercises. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with students embracing the opportunity to stay active and connected. The “Sunshine Break” not only enhances physical fitness but also fosters a sense of camaraderie and community, making our school a more vibrant and enjoyable place to be. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。为强身健体丰富校园生活，学校开展了“阳光大课间”活动，要求考生写一篇短文在校英文报“Sports and Health”栏目报道此事。 【详解】1.词汇积累 促进：promote→stimulate 启动：launch→initiate 机会：opportunity→chance 加强：enhance→strengthen 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The “Sunshine Break” not only enhances physical fitness but also fosters a sense of camaraderie and community, making our school a more vibrant and enjoyable place to be. 拓展句：The “Sunshine Break” not only enhances physical fitness but also fosters a sense of camaraderie and community, which makes our school a more vibrant and enjoyable place to be. 【点睛】[高分句型1] The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with students embracing the opportunity to stay active and connected. (运用了with的复合结构) [高分句型2] The “Sunshine Break” not only enhances physical fitness but also fosters a sense of camaraderie and community, making our school a more vibrant and enjoyable place to be. (运用了not only...but also连接并列谓语和现在分词作状语) 第二节 (满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 6-year-old Quinn Hill became her family’s hero when she took immediate action during an emergency that saved her mother’s life with the help of her neighbor, Mrs. Smith. Jennifer, a 39-year-old single mother, began the day by sending her child, Hill, to school. Having no idea what would happen, Jennifer was filled with anxiety. After all, it was the first day of a new school year for Hill, a fresh start! On the way school. she repeatedly reminded Hill to solve problems positively and fit in. Though worried, Jennifer had to wave goodbye to her daughter, watching her towards the school gate. The whole day was packed with housework. Jennifer tidied the house, washed clothes, and prepared for the evening meal. As the school bell rang, signaling the end of the day, Jennifer picked Hill up from school. On seeing Jennifer, Hill couldn’t wait to hug her, sharing the school experiences. Chatting and laughing accompanied them all the way. Hill’s innocent laughter was like Jennifer’s ray of sunshine. Approaching home, they encountered Mrs. Smith, a most kind and thoughtful housewife living in their neighborhood for many years. Mrs. Smith often invited Jennifer and Hill to her home and shared her homemade desserts and cookies. The two families developed a close relationship and Hill liked to stay with Mrs. Smith, who always brightened her days with willingness and timely help. After exchanging greetings, they went back to their own homes. On arriving home, Jennifer set out to prepare dinner. As the sun began to set, the house was full of a pleasant smell of cooking food. Jennifer and Hill sat at the kitchen table when Jennifer suddenly began to seize. She was sitting in a chair, looking up at the ceiling. and experiencing abnormal breathing. She then fell out of the chair onto her left side, her hands balled into fists, and her body was shaking violently. Her eyes were open, and Hill kept calling “Mommy, Mommy”, but she could not respond. 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。 Realizing the severe situation, Hill ran out for help. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jennifer finally came to herself in the hospital. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Realizing the severe situation, Hill ran out for help. She dashed to Mrs. Smith’s house, her small heart racing. “Mrs. Smith, come quick! Mommy’s not moving!” she cried, her voice trembling with fear. Mrs. Smith, ever the composed neighbor, followed Hill without delay, immediately recognizing the urgency of the situation. Upon entering Jennifer’s home, Mrs. Smith found her on the floor, seizing. “Call 911, Hill, and stay on the line,” she instructed, her voice steady as she began first aid. Hill, though scared, managed to relay the emergency to the operator, her mother’s lifeline. Jennifer finally came to herself in the hospital. The sterile environment formed a stark contrast to the warmth of her kitchen. As she regained consciousness, she saw Hill’s tearful face and Mrs. Smith’s comforting presence. The relief was palpable; she knew her quick-thinking daughter and reliable neighbor had saved her life, reinforcing the bond of their little family and the community that supported them. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了六岁的昆恩·希尔在母亲詹妮弗突发紧急状况时，迅速采取行动，成为了家庭的英雄。詹妮弗在忙碌了一天家务后，在家中突发癫痫。意识到情况严重的希尔立即向邻居史密斯夫人求助。在史密斯夫人的帮助下，他们及时联系了紧急救援服务，确保詹妮弗得到了及时的医疗救助，从而挽救了她的生命。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①根据第一段首句“希尔意识到了问题的严重，赶紧跑出去求助。”可知，希尔看到母亲晕倒后就赶紧跑出去求助了，很可能是跑到了邻居家里。邻居听到求助后肯定会及时施救，希尔的妈妈最终会得救。 ②根据第二段首句“詹妮弗在医院中苏醒了过来。”可知，希尔的妈妈最终果然得救了，但是晕倒在厨房的詹妮弗在医院醒来，一开始应该是感到疑惑，随后是感动，最后升华到邻里关系的重要。 2. 续写线索：厨房中晕倒——希尔赶紧向邻居求救——邻居紧急施救——詹妮弗在医院醒来——感到无比感动——升华。 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 疾跑：dash/sprint/hurdle 指示：instruct/direct/command 转达：relay/convey/transmit 恢复：regain/recover/retrieve 情绪类 发抖：trembling/shaking/quivering 镇定：composed/calmed/poised 害怕：fear/afraid/scared 宽慰：relief/solace/alleviation 【点睛】【高分句型1】She dashed to Mrs. Smith’s house, her small heart racing.（独立主格结构） 【高分句型2】As she regained consciousness, she saw Hill’s tearful face and Mrs. Smith’s comforting presence.（as引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型3】The relief was palpable; she knew her quick-thinking daughter and reliable neighbor had saved her life, reinforcing the bond of their little family and the community that supported them.（现在分词作结果状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null