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2023-2024学年福州市高三年级4月末质量检测 英语试题 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man going to do? A. Call IT support. B. Check the proposal. C. Change his password. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Tim, did you check the proposal? You’re the most experienced in this area. I need your advice. M: Yes, and I’ve made some adjustments on my laptop. However, I’ve forgotten my laptop password. I’ll call IT support to help me out, so just give me a moment. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Go to the gym. B. Take physical exams. C. Choose lower-calorie food. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: I found your physical exam report in the closet. Why hide it? W: It says I’m overweight and the doctor recommended I exercise more. I was worried you’d insist on going to the gym. M: The doctor makes a good point. But, eating light food helps too. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the original price of the earphone? A. $100. B. $70. C. $80. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: At the end of this month, the shopping mall is having a big sale for Black Friday. That earphone you like will be cheaper by 30%. W: Really? Last week, I paid $80 for it at a discount to save $20. I thought that was the cheapest it would get. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the man plan to travel to Xizang? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By plane. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Mary, I wish I could walk to Xizang. W: Don’t even think about dragging me into this. For our last trip to Xinjiang, I was flying. I didn’t even consider driving a car. M: Don’t worry. We’ll definitely take a flight this time. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the two speakers talking about? A. A university. B. A program. C. An interview. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: I just came out of my interview for Zhejiang University. They seemed really interested in my research plan. M: I’ve heard it’s hard to get into that program. Do you think you stand a good chance of getting in? W: I feel quite hopeful, actually. 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. Who is preparing for the party? A. Lisa. B. Mike. C. Johnson. 7. What is the woman going to do next? A. Prepare food. B. Talk with Lisa. C. Watch a video. 【答案】6. A 7. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Who called? W: Johnson. He mentioned he got your invite for the birthday party, but he’s in Arabia for the entire month and won’t make it. M: What a pity! It’s been a while since we saw him in Mike’s wedding. W: True. Oh, I almost forgot, I scheduled a video call with Lisa to discuss what food we need to prepare for the party. I have to go now. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. How long will the field trip last? A. 1 hour. B. 3 hours. C. 4 hours. 9. What size group can receive a free nature walk? A. About 50 students. B. About 100 students. C. About 150 students. 10. Why does Mr Brown make the call? A. To adjust booking details. B. To ask for more discount. C. To put off the plan. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Nature Learning Center, this is Sarah. How can I help? M: Hi, Sarah. This is Mr. Brown calling from Hillside School. We’re looking to confirm our field trip booking with you. W: Ah, yes, Mr. Brown. We have your group booked for the outdoor area. Your visit is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, lasting until noon, right? M: We actually need to extend it a bit. We’re planning more activities, so we’ll need it until 1 p.m. W: That’s fine. I’ll extend your booking to 1 p.m. M: Another thing, do we get any special offer if we bring 50 more students? W: For groups under 150, we can’t offer discounts, but we can include a guided nature walk at no extra cost for group about 100. M: That would be wonderful. Thank you for making the arrangements, Sarah. W: You’re welcome, Mr. Brown. We’re looking forward to your arrival in two days. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What did Lucy do this morning? A. She did Tai Chi. B. She practised Ba Duan Jin. C. She took a Chinese culture class. 12. What will the man probably do on the weekend? A. Play basketball. B. Register for a class. C. Attend a table tennis match. 13. How does Lucy sound at last? A. Interested. B. Confident. C. Worried. 【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Lucy, I saw you doing Tai Chi alone on the playground this morning. Have you started learning martial arts lately? W: Tai Chi? Oh! That was Ba Duan Jin. Jessica Zhang taught us, saying it can boost our energy. M: Are you taking a Chinese culture class? W: Yeah. And you can still sign up for that class; the registration system doesn’t close until next Wednesday. M: That’s very good. I’ll have a try. W: Got any time this weekend? You said you’d teach me table tennis M: This weekend the gym’s booked for a table tennis match, so no free tables. But Tim and I were thinking of playing basketball with some freshmen. Interested? We could teach you how to shoot. W: I’m not exactly tall. I doubt I’d be able to make it. M: Trust me, with a little practice, anyone can make a shot. 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 the woman do? A. An art professor. B. A project designer. C. A TV interviewer. 15. What did Jacopo study when he was a student? A. Art. B. Design. C. Philosophy. 16. Where does Jacopo work now? A. In Beijing. B. In Shanghai. C. In Chongqing. 17. What is Jacopo’s aim in art? A. To open an art school. B. To combine the old style with the new one. C. To hold art exhibitions across the country. 【答案】14. C 15. B 16. A 17. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Welcome, Jacopo. Your art show in Shanghai has caught a lot of eyes. Can you share the inspiration behind the painting, “Conquista”? M: Thanks. My art reflects my life in China. Living here so long, it’s natural my art is influenced by my experiences. W: How has your background from Florence affected your art? M: Florence has taught me to love art. My studies in design helped me explore different styles, leading me to what I do now in Beijing. W: Your work mixes modern art with Chinese traditions. Can you tell us about that? M: I’m drawn to Chinese philosophy and traditional art. My goal is to mix modern with traditional, creating something new but familiar. Moreover, my time with students in Chongqing has inspired me a lot in this aspect. W: You’ve also organized art shows. What do you hope to achieve? M: I want to help Italian and Chinese cultures understand each other better. Projects like the Belt and Road Initiative offer great chances for cultural exchange. W: Thank you, Jacopo, for sharing your story. Your work connects two rich cultures and offers a unique perspective. 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 is the speaker? A. A student. B. A programmer. C. A company director. 19. How can the listeners know about the club? A By scanning the OR code. B. By submitting an application. C. By exploring school buildings. 20 What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Bang Radio’s interview rules. B. The history of Bang Radio. C. Joining the Bang Radio. 【答案】18. A 19. A 20. C 【解析】 【原文】M: As the director of Bang Radio, I’m excited to invite all freshmen to join our radio station, a standout club for 20 years, located on the top floor of the tallest building on campus, the Skyline Innovation Building. Bang Radio is organized into several key departments: Broadcasting, Editing, Technology, Network Information, and Planning. Together, these teams collaborate to produce great programming for both our faculty and student body. As I approach my final year at university, I’m especially grateful to have spent my campus years with Bang Radio by my side. This year, we’re excited to open our doors to new members across all departments. You’ll find a QR code on the top right corner of the flyer you’re holding. Scanning it will take you to our official account, where you can learn more about each department’s role, explore team-building activities, and, most importantly, submit your application. You have the opportunity to apply to up to three departments, tailoring your application to your interests and skills. While walking or biking is a great way to explore our campus, we suggest taking the campus bus on the day of your interview. It’s the easiest way to make sure you get to your interview on time. Join us at Bang Radio for an amazing opportunity to contribute to our campus community. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Shrewsbury is an ideal getaway with visitors. Shrewsbury eBike Hire BEST FOR: SEEING THE SIGHTS AT A GENTLE PACE Set off on a self-guided tour of Shrewsbury on one of the town’s new e-bikes. The route is easy to follow with lots of stops along the way, including the Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery and the Victorian-era Shrewsbury Prison. It’s most suitable for ages 14-plus. Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings BEST FOR: INSPIRING ARCHITECTS This was the world’s first iron-shaped building when it was built in 1797-a forerunner of the modern skyscraper (摩天大楼). A new visitor centre opened in September-it’s also the end point of the Heritage Trail e-bike tour. An exhibition explores how the building has grown and been repurposed over the years. Shrewsbury Market Hall BEST FOR: FOOD AND SHOPPING Situated in the centre of town, this was an innovative example of modern architecture when it opened in 1965. Recent upgrades mean it’s now home to more than 70 independent businesses, including traditional market stands, artisan producers, craft shops and antique dealers. Riverside Cabins BEST FOR: QUIET STAYS Opened in 2020, Riverside Cabins is a rural collection of wooden cottages built in18th century, a 20-minute drive from Shrewsbury. Cabins sleep between two and six guests and each come with their own hot baths, as well as Wi-Fi and smart TVs. Try your hand at boating along the river, with equipment available to borrow on site. From £ 135 for a minimum of two nights for a family of four. 21. What is an advantage of e-bike tours? A. They organize architecture lessons. B. They provide professional guides. C. They offer a relaxing way of travelling. D. They are accessible to all ages. 22. Which best suits a family tour? A. Shrewsbury eBike Hire. B. Riverside Cabins. C. Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. D. Shrewsbury Market Hall. 23. Shrewsbury is made an attraction probably because of its_________________. A. history B. food C. transport D. fashion 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。什鲁斯伯里是游客的理想度假胜地。本文主要介绍了什鲁斯伯里的著名景点。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Shrewsbury eBike Hire部分中的“The route is easy to follow with lots of stops along the way, including the Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery and the Victorian-era Shrewsbury Prison. (这条路线很容易走，沿途有很多站，包括威尔士桥、什鲁斯伯里博物馆和美术馆以及维多利亚时代的什鲁斯伯利监狱。)”可知，文中提到电动自行车游可以自由地游览市内，并且沿途有很多停靠点，包括桥梁、博物馆和监狱等。这表明电动自行车游提供了一种放松的旅行方式。故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Riverside Cabins部分中的“Cabins sleep between two and six guests and each come with their own hot baths, as well as Wi-Fi and smart TVs. (小屋可容纳2至6名客人，每间小屋都配有自己的热水浴缸、Wi-Fi和智能电视。)”可知，Riverside Cabins是一个农村小木屋组成的度假村，每间小木屋都配有热水浴缸、Wi-Fi和智能电视，适合2至6位客人入住，每个家庭都可以在这里度过宁静的假期。因此，Riverside Cabins是最适合家庭旅游的选择。故选B。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据Shrewsbury eBike Hire部分中的“The route is easy to follow with lots of stops along the way, including the Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery and the Victorian-era Shrewsbury Prison. (这条路线很容易走，沿途有很多站，包括威尔士桥、什鲁斯伯里博物馆和美术馆以及维多利亚时代的什鲁斯伯利监狱。)”、 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings部分中的“This was the world’s first iron-shaped building when it was built in 1797-a forerunner of the modern skyscraper (摩天大楼). (这是世界上第一座铁形状的建筑，建于1797年，是现代摩天大楼的前身。)”、Shrewsbury Market Hall部分中的“Situated in the centre of town, this was an innovative example of modern architecture when it opened in 1965. (它位于市中心，1965年开业时是现代建筑的创新典范。)”以及Riverside Cabins部分中的“Opened in 2020, Riverside Cabins is a rural collection of wooden cottages built in18th century, a 20-minute drive from Shrewsbury. (Riverside Cabins于2020年开业，是一座建于18世纪的乡村木屋，距离什鲁斯伯里有20分钟车程。)”可知，文章中提到什鲁斯伯里的景点包括一些历史悠久的建筑，因此悠久的历史可能是Shrewsbury吸引游客的原因。故选A。 B How long will it take you to read this article? On average, adults read about 240 words a minute, but I always take longer. I should probably feel embarrassed-but instead, I take joy in it. I got the habit of reading for pleasure from my mum. Reading is what I do first thing in the morning and last thing at night. But it’s always taken me a long time. When I started reviewing books, I was averaging 20 pages an hour. I have improved to about 30 pages, but that’s still slow, according to some literary critics. Book reviewers aren’t the only ones under pressure to read quickly. Pictures of “all the books I read this month” are all over social media. And reading has become a way of keeping up with the world. It is understandable that we try to make sense of events, but it can also fuel the idea that reading is a chore (苦差事), which it absolutely is not. Why would pleasure be equal to pace? My slow reading seems to be down to a combination of slower processing speeds, and “subvocalising” — sounding out words as I read them. But especially when it comes to the latter, I wouldn’t want to train myself to go faster. It was news to me that not everyone subvocalises, because one of my favourite things about reading is hearing the language in my mind. Without subvocalising, I wouldn’t have caught the music of those words. Recently, I finished a book of poetry. For two years, I read the poems each morning in the four minutes it took my coffee to be ready. It was a wonderful reminder that reading is never about quantity and always about the quality of time you spend with a text. So when you read, don’t stick a number on it ---- resolve to read for pleasure, not as a chore. 24. Why does the author like slow reading? A. It wins her fame online. B. It is a delightful practice. C. It comes from her mom. D. It helps her reach goals. 25. What do fast readers focus on? A. Quantity. B. Quality. C. Content. D. Sound. 26. What do the underlined words “the latter” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. Slower processing speeds. B. Learning language. C. Combining speeds and sounds. D. Reading words out. 27. What would the author agree with? A. Reading is a demanding task. B. Pace equals reading pleasure. C. Beauty of words needs tasting. D Poetry takes no effort to digest. 【答案】24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲的是阅读的速度与乐趣之间的关系，以及作者对于慢阅读的享受和坚持。作者提到自己虽然阅读速度较慢，但乐在其中，并且从妈妈那里养成了为乐趣而阅读的习惯。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“On average, adults read about 240 words a minute, but I always take longer. I should probably feel embarrassed-but instead, I take joy in it.(成年人平均每分钟阅读240个单词，但我总是花更多的时间。我可能会感到尴尬，但我却乐在其中)”可推知，作者喜欢慢读是因为这是一种令人愉快的做法。故选B。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Pictures of “all the books I read this month” are all over social media.(社交媒体上到处都是“我这个月读过的所有书”的照片)”和倒数第二段“It was a wonderful reminder that reading is never about quantity and always about the quality of time you spend with a text.(这是一个很好的提醒，阅读不在于阅读的数量，而在于阅读时间的质量)”可推知，快速阅读者关注数量。故选A。 【26题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“My slow reading seems to be down to a combination of slower processing speeds, and “subvocalising” — sounding out words as I read them.(我的阅读速度慢似乎是由于处理速度较慢和“默读”——在阅读时读出单词)”和“But especially when it comes to the latter(但特别是当涉及到后者时)”可知，the latter指的是“在阅读时读出单词”，即Reading words out。故选D。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段“It was news to me that not everyone subvocalises, because one of my favourite things about reading is hearing the language in my mind. Without subvocalising, I wouldn’t have caught the music of those words.(对我来说，并不是每个人都能默读，因为我最喜欢阅读的一件事就是在脑海中听到语言。如果没有默念，我就听不出这些话的音乐)”可推知，作者可能会同意的是语言之美需要品尝。故选C。 C Suppose you’re eager to watch the latest televised sport. Nothing looks more attractive to you than your couch. But you also could use that time to figure out how to complete the home craft project, which will take you at least an hour of watching instructional videos to complete it. You know that you’d feel proud of yourself if you got it done. However, the couch’s attraction becomes too hard to resist. According to a research, your dilemma is an example of what’s called the “happiness paradox (悖论).” Simply stated, this is the tendency for people to choose a leisure activity that requires very little effort even though they know that a true mood boost would come from sharpening and applying their skills. Prior research showed that when given a choice, people would rather engage in passive rather than active pursuits during their leisure time. However, it’s an unreasonable choice because what will really make you happier is being busy in an activity that allows you to expand and strengthen your skills. Why would engaging in a more challenging activity increase happiness? The answer lies in the concept of “flow”, that is, when you’re using your abilities at their peak, you experience an uprush of happiness that pushes you through a challenging task. You won’t feel that way if you just do the simple task. Although the sofa is inviting compared to a halfway-done project, we still have a way to approach it. You can break the activity down into what can be more manageable sections. Looking more realistically at your abilities, and then seeking guidance, you can now feel better about the whole enterprise. The finding doesn’t mean that you have to abandon your couch all the time when you’ve got a choice about how to use your leisure time. Instead, you could put some variety into your choices. If you had a particularly tough week, either with managing your family or responsibilities at work, it’s fine to take a break. You don’t even need to feel guilty about that occasional use of “me-time.” 28. What is paragraph 1 about? A. Introducing a project. B. Defining a concept. C. Stating a phenomenon. D. Providing an instruction. 29. What is happiness paradox? A. An active pursuit B. A conflicting mindset. C. A leisure activity. D. An effortless choice. 30. How can you entertain yourself when doing a challenging task? A. By breaking the task into small units. B. By stepping out of your comfort zone. C. By finishing undone project right now. D By reducing the variety of your choice. 31. What does the research show? A. The method of improving skills. B. The management of responsibility. C. The happiness from easy activities. D. The wisdom of using your “me-time”. 【答案】28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章通过阐述“幸福悖论”这一概念，解释了人们在闲暇时间倾向于选择低努力活动而非能提升技能的活动这一现象，并探讨了如何更有效地利用时间以获得更大幸福感，包括采用“心流”理论和合理安排个人时间。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Suppose you’re eager to watch the latest televised sport. Nothing looks more attractive to you than your couch. But you also could use that time to figure out how to complete the home craft project, which will take you at least an hour of watching instructional videos to complete it. You know that you’d feel proud of yourself if you got it done. However, the couch’s attraction becomes too hard to resist. (假设你很想看最新的电视体育比赛。没有什么比你的沙发更吸引你了。但你也可以利用这段时间来弄清楚如何完成家庭工艺项目，这将花费你至少一个小时的时间来观看教学视频。你知道如果你完成了，你会为自己感到骄傲。然而，沙发的吸引力变得难以抗拒。)”可知，通过描述一个人在决定是看电视还是做手工艺项目时的心理斗争，引出了一个普遍现象，即人们常常在休闲时选择无需太多努力的活动，尽管他们知道通过提升和应用技能会带来更多的心境提升。C选项“Stating a phenomenon. (陈述一种现象)”符合题意。故选C。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“According to a research, your dilemma is an example of what’s called the “happiness paradox (悖论).” Simply stated, this is the tendency for people to choose a leisure activity that requires very little effort even though they know that a true mood boost would come from sharpening and applying their skills. Prior research showed that when given a choice, people would rather engage in passive rather than active pursuits during their leisure time. However, it’s an unreasonable choice because what will really make you happier is being busy in an activity that allows you to expand and strengthen your skills. (根据一项研究，你的困境是所谓的“幸福悖论”的一个例子。简单地说，这是人们倾向于选择一种不需要多少努力的休闲活动，即使他们知道真正的情绪提升来自于磨练和运用他们的技能。先前的研究表明，如果可以选择，人们宁愿在闲暇时间从事被动的追求，而不是主动的追求。然而，这是一个不合理的选择，因为真正让你更快乐的是忙于一项能让你扩展和加强技能的活动。)”可知，“happiness paradox”指的是人们倾向于选择轻松的休闲活动，即使他们明白真正能提升心情的是参与需要技能提升和应用的活动。这种选择是矛盾的。故选B。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Although the sofa is inviting compared to a halfway-done project, we still have a way to approach it. You can break the activity down into what can be more manageable sections. (虽然这个沙发与一个完成了一半的项目相比是诱人的，但我们仍然有办法接近它。你可以将活动分解成更易于管理的部分。)”可知，面对有挑战性的任务时，可以将其分解为更易于管理的部分来应对。故选A。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第二段中“According to a research, your dilemma is an example of what’s called the “happiness paradox (悖论).” Simply stated, this is the tendency for people to choose a leisure activity that requires very little effort even though they know that a true mood boost would come from sharpening and applying their skills. Prior research showed that when given a choice, people would rather engage in passive rather than active pursuits during their leisure time. However, it’s an unreasonable choice because what will really make you happier is being busy in an activity that allows you to expand and strengthen your skills. (根据一项研究，你的困境是所谓的“幸福悖论”的一个例子。简单地说，这是人们倾向于选择一种不需要多少努力的休闲活动，即使他们知道真正的情绪提升来自于磨练和运用他们的技能。先前的研究表明，如果可以选择，人们宁愿在闲暇时间从事被动的追求，而不是主动的追求。然而，这是一个不合理的选择，因为真正让你更快乐的是忙于一项能让你扩展和加强技能的活动。)”可知，研究显示了如何智慧地利用个人时间，包括理解在有挑战性的活动中寻找“心流”状态可以增加幸福感，以及在需要时合理安排休息并不感到内疚。D选项“The wisdom of using your “me-time”. (使用‘个人时间’的智慧)”符合题意。故选D。 D Working with ARIA Research, a startup developing vision for the blind, Phoebe Peng is using technologically advanced human echolocation (回声定位) that enables blind users to perceive their surroundings in precise detail. The process uses event cameras which, unlike normal cameras that take complete images of a scene, track changes in an image over time, making them ideal for the observation of small objects like table tennis balls. The images are then processed into sound using a specialised algorithm (算法). This is then communicated back to the player via a lot of loudspeakers, ultimately with the aim of allowing players to track the ball and movements using sounds. According to Peng, table tennis makes a perfect test case for the kind of technology being developed by ARIA Research. “Table tennis has been played for decades as a more accessible version of tennis. The sport is beginner-friendly while maintaining a rich level of competitive play. However, like many sports, it remains difficult for people who suffer vision loss or have low vision,” said Ms Peng, who will soon complete a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering. “The small size of the ball and table, along with the movement of the ball in 3D space, are things that make table tennis difficult to play for those with low vision and complete blindness,” said Peng, who is completing the work for her degree. “Making this sport more accessible while also exploring the potential of event cameras were my two biggest motivators,” she said. In one study, using two perfectly positioned cameras, Ms Peng was able to identify and track a ball in three dimensions in real time. She then fed that data into an algorithm controlling the loudspeakers standing along the sides of the table, which created a sound field matching the position of the ball. While the results are promising, more experimentation will be needed before the system will be ready for actual play. “There are limitations on how accurately people can perceive sound localisation. What type of sound should be used? Should the sound be continuous? This is what we’ll be tackling in the next stage of development,” said Ms Peng. 32. How are event cameras different from normal ones? A. They can have sounds located. B. They are linked with loudspeakers. C. They constantly follow image changes. D. They take complete images of a scene. 33. What makes table tennis a perfect test case for the research? A. Its unique feature. B. Its fierce competition. C. Its technical complexity. D. Its beginner-friendliness. 34. What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning the study? A. Its inspiring results. B. Its promising future. C. Its practical applications. D. Its technological challenge. 35. What could be the best title for the text? A. Technology Opens up Blind Table Tennis B. Blind People Work Wonders in Table Tennis C. Event Camera Reshapes Future for the Disabled D. Algorithm Helps Translate Imagination to Sound 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是Phoebe Peng与ARIA Research合作，利用先进的人类回声定位技术，为盲人用户开发一种能够帮助他们准确感知周围环境细节的系统。特别地，该系统通过事件相机和专门算法，将乒乓球运动的图像信息转化为声音，然后通过扬声器传达给盲人玩家，使他们能够通过声音来追踪球的运动。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The process uses event cameras which, unlike normal cameras that take complete images of a scene, track changes in an image over time, making them ideal for the observation of small objects like table tennis balls.(该过程使用事件相机，与拍摄场景完整图像的普通相机不同，事件相机可以跟踪图像随时间的变化，使其非常适合观察像乒乓球这样的小物体。)”可知，事件相机与普通相机的不同点在于他们不断地跟随图象的变化。故选C。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Table tennis has been played for decades as a more accessible version of tennis. The sport is beginner-friendly while maintaining a rich level of competitive play.(几十年来，乒乓球一直是一种更容易上手的网球运动。这项运动对初学者是友好的，同时保持了丰富的竞技水平。)”可知，让乒乓球成为这项研究的完美测试案例的是它的独特之处：对初学者友好，同时保持竞技水平。故选A。 【34题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“There are limitations on how accurately people can perceive sound localisation. What type of sound should be used? Should the sound be continuous? This is what we’ll be tackling in the next stage of development(人们感知声音定位的准确度是有限的。应该使用什么类型的声音？这个音应该是连续的吗？这是我们下一个发展阶段要解决的问题)”可知，最后一段关于研究的主要内容是它的技术挑战。故选D。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Working with ARIA Research, a startup developing vision for the blind, Phoebe Peng is using technologically advanced human echolocation (回声定位) that enables blind users to perceive their surroundings in precise detail.(Phoebe Peng与ARIA Research(一家为盲人开发视力的初创公司)合作，使用技术先进的人类回声定位技术，使盲人用户能够准确地感知周围环境的细节。)”和第四段““The small size of the ball and table, along with the movement of the ball in 3D space, are things that make table tennis difficult to play for those with low vision and complete blindness,” said Peng, who is completing the work for her degree. “Making this sport more accessible while also exploring the potential of event cameras were my two biggest motivators,” she said.(Peng，正在完成她的学位研究，说：“乒乓球和乒乓球台的尺寸太小，再加上球在3D空间中的运动，使得那些视力低下和完全失明的人很难打乒乓球。”“让这项运动更容易获得，同时探索赛事摄像机的潜力是我最大的两个动力，”她说。)”可知，本文主要讲的是Phoebe Peng与ARIA Research合作，利用先进的人类回声定位技术，为盲人用户开发一种能够帮助他们准确感知周围环境细节的系统。特别地，该系统通过事件相机和专门算法，将乒乓球运动的图像信息转化为声音，然后通过扬声器传达给盲人玩家，使他们能够通过声音来追踪球的运动，因此本文最好的题目是A选项“Technology Opens up Blind Table Tennis(科技开启了盲人乒乓球)”。故选A。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分、满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 My mom is one of the least wasteful people I know. She always brings her own metal containers to buy basic foods like rice and flour. ____36____ The key is to be creative about reducing plastic and other waste — just like my mom does at home. One effective way is to conduct a review of household rubbish. List the rubbish by room or by activity. ____37____ This examination will help you assess your waste output and identify the ways to reduce it. For example, use reusable bags if you find a lot of plastic bags piling up under your sink. ____38____ A lot of low-waste solutions might seem like they require buying special containers like silicone (硅胶) replacements for your Ziplock (带封口的) bags. But you don’t need to spend money on those items. Instead, figure out a way to repurpose the waste. Use empty cans, boxes and other food containers to store leftovers. Reyond repurposing food containers, explore ways to save household items before throwing them away. Maybe you can mend an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rags, which is what my mom used to do with my dad’s old T-shirts. ____39____ I don’t feel bad about getting grease (油脂) on them. Remember: Lowering the amount of waste you create doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing pursuit. ____40____ A. You can try reusing your containers. B. You can live a low-waste lifestyle too. C. She used to bring reusable bags to the market. D. You might write “used wipes and paper towels” under “nursery.” E. I do this now too and the rags are perfect for household cleaning. F. Find changes that work for you and you’ll be more likely to stick with them. G. You can try sourcing your own food by growing a garden in your community. 【答案】36. B 37. D 38. A 39. E 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文为说明文。文中通过具体事例和建议，向读者介绍了减少家庭浪费的方法，鼓励创意性地减少塑料和其他废物的使用。 【36题详解】 由上文“My mom is one of the least wasteful people I know. She always brings her own metal containers to buy basic foods like rice and flour. (我妈妈是我认识的最不浪费的人之一。她总是带着自己的金属容器来购买大米和面粉等基本食物。)”可知，本空要说跟“不浪费”有关的话题，由后文“The key is to be creative about reducing plastic and other waste — just like my mom does at home. (关键是要创造性地减少塑料和其他垃圾——就像我妈妈在家里做的那样。)”可知，本句要表达“你也可以像她一样不浪费”有关的话题，故B选项“You can live a low-waste lifestyle too. (你也可以过低浪费的生活。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选B。 【37题详解】 由上文“One effective way is to conduct a review of household rubbish. List the rubbish by room or by activity. (一个有效的方法是对生活垃圾进行审查。把垃圾按房间或活动分类。)”可知，本空要说跟“如何进行垃圾分类”有关的话题，故D选项“You might write “used wipes and paper towels” under “nursery.” (你可以在“儿童房”下面写上“用过的湿巾和纸巾”)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。 【38题详解】 由下文“A lot of low-waste solutions might seem like they require buying special containers like silicone (硅胶) replacements for your Ziplock (带封口的) bags. But you don’t need to spend money on those items. Instead, figure out a way to repurpose the waste. Use empty cans, boxes and other food containers to store leftovers. (许多低浪费的解决方案似乎需要购买特殊的容器，比如硅胶来代替你的带封口的袋。但是你不需要在这些东西上花钱。相反，要想办法重新利用这些废物。用空罐子、盒子和其他食物容器来储存剩饭剩菜。)”可知，该段落主要讲述重新利用容器的建议，故A选项“You can try reusing your containers. (你可以试着重复使用你的容器。)”作为该段的首句，直接点明主题，符合段落大意。故选A。 【39题详解】 由上文“Maybe you can mend an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rags, which is what my mom used to do with my dad’s old T-shirts. (也许你可以修补一条旧牛仔裤，而不是买一条新的。或者你可以把旧T恤剪成破布，我妈妈以前就是这样处理我爸爸的旧T恤的。)”可知，本空要进一步说明这种方法的有效性，故E选项“I do this now too and the rags are perfect for household cleaning. (我现在也这样做了，这些抹布非常适合家庭清洁)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选E。 【40题详解】 由上文“Remember: Lowering the amount of waste you create doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing pursuit. (记住：减少你创造的浪费量并不一定是一个孤注一掷的追求)”可知，末段总结，指出减少垃圾的产生不必一蹴而就，故F选项“Find changes that work for you and you’ll be more likely to stick with them. (找到适合你的改变，你会更有可能坚持下去。)”鼓励读者根据自身情况做出调整并持之以恒，作为总结句恰当。故选F。 第三部分 语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Every morning, Robiuson, the 41-year-old charity worker, will leave his home to set out on his lonely marathons, all before a full day’s work. He’s doing it to ____41____ money for Hope for Justice. Robinson follows a strict ____42____, waking up and starting his run at 4 am, and running five hours. Robinson lost 11kg when starting, but his ____43____ tended to be stable as his body ____44____, and he runs along a familiar ____45____ through Wanstead Park, Wanstead Flats and Epping Forest. Despite facing ____46____ such as colds, flu and food poisoning, he remains committed to ____47____ the marathons. Robinson’s runs are ____48____ using a running app on his watch. His knees and hips (髋) are fine so far, but he’s ____49____ four pairs of running shoes. While running in the dark, sometimes Robinson even meets with a cow. However, he generally ____50____ peaceful runs, occasionally witnessing minor incidents like fly-tipping (乱丢垃圾). To make his runs unique and ____51____, he eats a chocolate bar every mile. Robinson’s dogs play a crucial role in his motivation, and he would pause if they showed signs of ____52____. However, they continue to love ____53____ alongside him. His devotion also arises from the hard economic times that we are living in and the impact this has had on charity ____54____. Yet, 365 marathons in one year is not enough for him. His ____55____ are now set on breaking the unofficial record of 607 runs in 607 days set 10 years ago. 41. A. spend B. save C. earn D. raise 42. A. standard B. duty C. routine D. instruction 43. A. weight B. action C. skill D. state 44. A. relaxed B. reacted C. adjusted D. balanced 45. A. block B. border C. trail D. wall 46. A. challenges B. occasions C. pressure D. danger 47. A. organizing B. completing C. launching D. broadcasting 48. A. prepared B. tracked C. changed D. shared 49. A. taken off B. worn out C. set aside D. given away 50. A. enjoys B. records C. ends D. remembers 51. A. busy B. equal C. interesting D. short 52. A. surprise B. excitement C. peace D. dislike 53. A. running B. working C. playing D. living 54. A. dinners B. news C. shops D. donations 55. A. limits B. sights C. values D. rules 【答案】41. D 42. C 43. A 44. C 45. C 46. A 47. B 48. B 49. B 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. D 55. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了慈善工作者Robiuson每天坚持晨跑马拉松的故事，包括他的日常习惯、面临的挑战、跑步的动力和他的目标等。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他这样做是为了为“正义希望”筹集资金。A. spend花费；B. save节省；C. earn赚取；D. raise筹集。根据下文的“money for Hope for Justice”可知，他是为了为“正义希望”筹集资金，raise money表示“筹钱”，符合慈善工作者的目的。故选D项。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：罗宾逊遵循严格的日常安排，早上4点醒来开始跑步，跑五个小时。A. standard标准；B. duty职责；C. routine常规，例行程序，日常安排；D. instruction指示。根据下文的“waking up and starting his run at 4 am, and running five hours.”可知，他早上4点醒来开始跑步，跑五个小时，罗宾逊遵循严格的日常安排。 routine表示“日常安排，例行程序”，适合描述他的生活习惯。故选C项。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：刚开始时，罗宾逊减掉了11公斤，但随着身体的调整，他的体重趋于稳定，他沿着一条熟悉的小路跑步，穿过旺斯特德公园、旺斯特德平原和埃平森林。A. weight重量；B. action行动；C. skill技能；D. state状态。根据上文的“Robinson lost 11kg when starting”和下文“tended to be stable”可知，他身体适应后，他的体重趋于稳定，这是长期锻炼后常见的现象。故选A项。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：刚开始时，罗宾逊减掉了11公斤，但随着身体的调整，他的体重趋于稳定，他沿着一条熟悉的小路跑步，穿过旺斯特德公园、旺斯特德平原和埃平森林。A. relaxed放松；B. reacted反应；C. adjusted适应；D. balanced平衡。根据上文的“tended to be stable as his body”可知，他的体重趋于稳定，这是长期锻炼后常见的现象，此处表示身体适应了新的运动强度和模式。故选C项。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：刚开始时，罗宾逊减掉了11公斤，但随着身体的调整，他的体重趋于稳定，他沿着一条熟悉的小路跑步，穿过旺斯特德公园、旺斯特德平原和埃平森林。A. block街区；B. border边境；C. trail小径，小路；D. wall墙。根据下文的“through Wanstead Park, Wanstead Flats and Epping Forest”可知，他跑步时沿着小路，穿过旺斯特德公园、旺斯特德平原和埃平森林，trail 指“小径或小路”，适合跑步的场所。故选C项。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管面临着感冒、流感和食物中毒等挑战，但他仍致力于完成马拉松。A. challenges挑战；B. occasions场合；C. pressure压力；D. danger危险。根据下文的“such as colds, flu and food poisoning”可知，此处指他遇到的健康问题或挑战。故选A项。 【47题详解】 考查动名词词义辨析。句意：尽管面临着感冒、流感和食物中毒等挑战，但他仍致力于完成马拉松。A. organizing组织；B. completing完成；C. launching发起；D. broadcasting广播。根据上文的“Despite facing 6 such as colds, flu and food poisoning, he remains committed to”和下文的“the marathons”可知，虽然面临着可能的挑战，他仍致力于完成马拉松，complete与marathons 搭配，表示完成马拉松赛事。故选B项。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：罗宾逊的跑步通过手表上的跑步应用进行跟踪。A. prepared准备；B. tracked追踪，跟踪；C. changed改变；D. shared分享。根据下文的“using a running app on his watch”可知，他用跑步应用进行跟踪，track 表示“跟踪”，适合描述使用运动应用的情况。故选B项。 【49题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：到目前为止，他的膝盖和臀部还好，但他已经穿坏了四双跑鞋。A. taken off起飞；B. worn out穿破，磨损；C. set aside留出；D. given away赠送。根据上文的“His knees and hips (髋) are fine so far, but”和下文的“four pairs of running shoes”可知，but表示转折，空前说身体好，空后说穿坏很多鞋子。wear out 表示“穿破，磨损”。故选B项。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，他通常享受平静的跑步，偶尔会见证像乱丢垃圾这样的小事。A. enjoys享受；B. records记录；C. ends结束；D. remembers记住。根据下文的“peaceful runs”可知，他享受平静的跑步。故选A项。 【51题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：为了让他的跑步变得独特且有趣，他每英里吃一块巧克力。A. busy忙碌的；B. equal平等的；C. interesting有趣的；D. short短的。根据下文的“he eats a chocolate bar every mile”可知，他每英里吃一块巧克力，是为了让他的跑步变得独特且有趣，interesting与unique相呼应。故选C项。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：罗宾逊的狗在他的动机中起着至关重要的作用，如果它们表现出不喜欢的迹象，他会停下来。A. surprise惊喜；B. excitement兴奋；C. peace和平；D. dislike不喜欢。根据上文的“Robinson’s dogs play a crucial role in his motivation, and he would pause if they showed signs of”可知，此处指狗狗如果不愿意继续跑步，他会停下来。故选D项。 【53题详解】 考查动名词词义辨析。句意：然而，它们继续喜欢陪着他跑步。A. running跑步；B. working工作；C. playing玩耍；D. living生活。根据上文的“they continue to love”和下文“alongside him”可知，狗狗喜欢继续与他一同跑步。故选A项。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的投入也源于我们所处的艰难经济时期以及这对慈善捐赠的影响。A. dinners晚餐；B. news新闻；C. shops商店；D. donations捐赠。根据上文的“His devotion also arises from the hard economic times that we are living in and the impact this has had on charity”可知，此处指对慈善的捐赠，donations指慈善捐款，与慈善工作相关。故选D项。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的目标现在瞄准了打破十年前创下的607天跑607次的非官方记录。A. limits限制；B. sights目标；C. values价值；D. rules规则。根据下文的“are now set on breaking the unofficial record of 607 runs in 607 days set 10 years ago”可知，他的目标现在瞄准了打破一个十年前创下的非官方记录，set sights on 表示“以……为目标”。故选B项。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The world is full of wonders, and they become more wonderful when science looks at them. Scientists have uncovered some secrets behind these wonders. And ____56____ (honor) their efforts, the Pineapple Science Award has been created, shining a light on the parts of our lives that are easy to ignore. The award recognizes ____57____ (amuse) scientific research. It was in 2012 ____58____ (original) initiated by the Zhejiang Science and Technology Museum and Guokr.com, China’s leading popular science website. The awards ____59____ (divide) into 10 categories, mathematics, biology, psychology, just to name a few. The prize for outstanding biological achievement ____60____ (go) to Lars Chittka in 2023. Chittka found that bumblebees enjoy rolling around wooden balls, which suggests that insects interact with objects as ____61____ form of play, like humans. Chittka hoped that “the work raises awareness about the many alien minds that surround us”. “I am more than pleased to accept this award. All science is a kind of playful, exploratory activity.” Chittka added, “I would be very happy if the visibility of this award gets more people interested in our work, ____62____ I would be proud if this leads to ____63____ (far) participation.” The awards not only attract public attention and give scientific research more ____64____ (expose). They are also intended to build a platform to help the younger generations establish an interest in science. One winner said, “Science is critical for all. After obtaining more scientific knowledge, one can easily tell false advertising, passed off as science, ____65____ the truth.” 【答案】56. to honor 57. amusing 58. originally 59. are divided 60. went 61. a 62. and 63. further 64. exposure 65. from 【解析】 【导语】本文属于说明文。文章介绍了菠萝科学奖的创立背景、目的、奖项分类以及对一些获奖研究的简要说明，旨在以轻松有趣的视角展示科学研究的重要性及其对社会的影响， 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了表彰他们的努力，设立了菠萝科学奖，让我们的生活中那些容易被忽视的部分得到了关注。本句谓语为has been created，此处为非谓语动词，本空用honor“表彰”的不定式，表示设立奖项的目的，作目的状语。故填to honor。 【57题详解】 考查形容词。句意：该奖项表彰了引人发笑的科学研究。本空用形容词amusing“引人发笑的”，修饰名词短语scientific research，作定语。故填amusing。 【58题详解】 考查副词。句意：该奖项最初于2012年由浙江省科技馆和中国领先的科普网站果壳网发起。本空用副词originally“最初”，修饰谓语动词was initiated，作状语。故填originally。 【59题详解】 考查动词语态、主谓一致。句意：该奖项分为10个类别，数学、生物、心理学，仅举几例。本句主语The awards与divide“分成”之间是被动关系，且描述的是一般情况，因此使用一般现在时的被动语态，主语为复数，be动词用are。故填are divided。 【60题详解】 考查时态。句意：2023年，杰出生物学成就奖授予了Lars Chittka。根据时间状语in 2023，可知此句描述过去发生的事情，使用一般过去时，用go的过去式went。故填went。 【61题详解】 考查冠词。句意：Chittka发现大黄蜂喜欢在木球上打滚，这表明昆虫与物体的互动是一种玩耍的形式，就像人类一样。本句中form是可数名词单数，此处泛指“一种形式”，且form以辅音音素开头，前面需加不定冠词a。故填a。 【62题详解】 考查连词。句意：如果这个奖项的可见性让更多人对我们的工作感兴趣，我会非常高兴；如果这能进一步促进参与，我会感到自豪。空格前后表示两种可能情况的并列，用并列连词and连接。故填and。 【63题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：如果这能进一步促进参与，我会感到自豪。根据句意，这里表示“进一步的”，应用far的比较级further，作定语，修饰名词participation。故填further。 【64题详解】 考查名词。句意：这些奖项不仅吸引了公众的注意，也给科学研究带来了更多的曝光。本空用名词exposure“曝光，公开”，作give的宾语。故填exposure。 【65题详解】 考查介词短语。句意：在获得更多的科学知识后，人们可以很容易地辨别出假借科学之名的虚假广告与真相。本空用介词from，tell...from...“辨别出”，为固定短语。故填from。 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，你的英国笔友Peter想要在学校举办中国传统文化展，希望你给他一些建议，请你向他推荐至少两个展示内容，并陈述理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, I’m glad to hear of your exhibition about Chinese traditional culture. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Peter, I’m glad to hear of your exhibition about Chinese culture. I would like to offer my recommendations. As a passionate advocate for promoting cultural heritage, I believe that a section dedicated to traditional Chinese tea ceremonies would provide visitors with a sensory experience like no other. Also I suggest hands-on workshops be included where visitors can try their hand at traditional Chinese arts and crafts such as paper cutting, knot tying, or calligraphy. By connecting with the audience, the exhibition can offer a comprehensive exploration of Chinese traditional culture. Thank you for considering my advice. Looking forward to the opening of the exhibition. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。英国笔友Peter想要在学校举办中国传统文化展，希望给他一些建议，要求考生按照要求向他推荐至少两个展示内容。 【详解】1.词汇积累 建议：recommendation→ suggestion 热情的：passionate→ enthusiastic 相信，认为：believe→ suppose 考虑：consider→take sth. into consideration 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：By connecting with the audience, the exhibition can offer a comprehensive exploration of Chinese traditional culture. 拓展句：By connecting with the audience, the exhibition can offer a comprehensive exploration of Chinese traditional culture, which is beneficial to the students. 【点睛】【高分句型1】As a passionate advocate for promoting cultural heritage, I believe that a section dedicated to traditional Chinese tea ceremonies would provide visitors with a sensory experience like no other.（运用了that引导的宾语从句，和过去分词作定语） 【高分句型2】  Also I suggest hands-on workshops be included where visitors can try their hand at traditional Chinese arts and crafts such as paper cutting, knot tying, or calligraphy.（运用了虚拟语气，where引导定语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I was never “that girl” — the one who had charming appearance, and who enjoyed a colorful social life. I was another girl entirely, one who was considered “nice girls”, and the top student in class. Not that I didn’t care about friends or fun, I just didn’t think it was worth putting lots of time and effort into changing how I looked, how I acted, even as I started high school. Marissa was “that girl” — fun to be around, good to know. We are different, but our friendship began the first time we met at an exciting soccer match, on the second day of freshmen year. The excitement of the game and our shared interest in soccer connected us, I was deeply impressed with her enthusiasm, while she admired my calm. Our conversations went smoothly, and our relationship quickly turned into a close bond. However, as the school year progressed, Marissa’s outgoing personality began to conflict with my reserved nature. She stood out in social situations, constantly asking me to attend parties and social events. While I appreciated her efforts to include me, I felt awkward and uncomfortable to be forced into unfamiliar surroundings. Our once harmonious friendship started to crack, I tried to turn down her invitations, but in vain. One evening, Marissa persuaded me to attend a large party at a classmate’s house. Surrounded by loud music and strange faces, I felt uneasy and upset. Marissa was the queen of the party, leaving me feeling extremely lonely. Her personality attracted others to her, creating a barrier between us. 注意: 1.续写词数应为150个左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: At that moment, I realized the growing divide between us. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Since then, we worked together to find a balance of our personalities. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】At that moment, I realized the growing divide between us. The yawning gap between Marissa's exuberance and my reticence became painfully evident. Her lively presence at the party only enhanced my sense of isolation. I felt a sense of sorrow as I watched her effortlessly mingle, while I remained a mere spectator in the shadows. Since then, we worked together to find a balance of our personalities. We embarked on a journey of mutual understanding, with candid dialogues and a willingness to compromise. Marissa began to value the calmness of quiet moments, and I ventured beyond my comfort zone, joining her in social engagements that were less daunting. We explored shared interests beyond soccer, such as community service and book discussions, which fostered a deeper connection. Our friendship, once swaying on the brink, now flourished with a newfound appreciation for our individuality. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇读后续写，以人物为线索，讲述了一个内向的优等生与一个外向的社交女孩之间的友谊故事。尽管性格迥异，两人因共同的足球爱好而结成朋友。但随着时间的推移，外向女孩的社交活动让内向女孩感到不适应，导致她们的友情出现了裂痕。一次聚会上，内向女孩感到孤独和不安，两人之间的隔阂进一步加深。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 第一段首句内容“在那一刻，我意识到了我们之间的鸿沟越来越大。”可知，第一段可描写主人公在聚会中感受到的孤独和与Marissa之间的隔阂。 ② 第二段首句内容“从那以后，我们一起努力寻找我们性格的平衡点。”可知，第二段可描写主人公和Marissa如何通过沟通和共同努力来解决她们之间的问题。 2. 续写线索：聚会感受——友谊危机——沟通理解——共同努力——友谊深化 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①一起走路：walk together/stroll together ②回家：go back home/return home ③拒绝：shake his head/decline ④努力：make an effort/endeavor 情绪类 ①感谢：showing his appreciation/express gratitude ②积极：positive attitude/optimistic outlook ③孤独：sense of alienation/feeling of isolation ④欣赏：appreciation/admiration 【点睛】[高分句型1] I felt a sense of sorrow as I watched her effortlessly mingle, while I remained a mere spectator in the shadows.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句和while连接的并列句） [高分句型2] We embarked on a journey of mutual understanding, with candid dialogues and a willingness to compromise.（运用了with的复合结构） [高分句型3] We explored shared interests beyond soccer, such as community service and book discussions, which fostered a deeper connection.（运用了which引导的非限定性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2023-2024学年福州市高三年级4月末质量检测 英语试题 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man going to do? A. Call IT support. B. Check the proposal. C. Change his password. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Go to the gym. B. Take physical exams. C. Choose lower-calorie food. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the original price of the earphone? A. $100. B. $70. C. $80. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the man plan to travel to Xizang? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By plane. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the two speakers talking about? A. A university. B. A program. C. An interview. 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. Who is preparing for the party? A. Lisa. B. Mike. C. Johnson. 7. What is the woman going to do next? A. Prepare food. B. Talk with Lisa. C. Watch a video. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. How long will the field trip last? A. 1 hour. B. 3 hours. C. 4 hours. 9. What size group can receive a free nature walk? A. About 50 students. B. About 100 students. C. About 150 students. 10. Why does Mr Brown make the call? A. To adjust booking details. B. To ask for more discount. C. To put off the plan. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What did Lucy do this morning? A. She did Tai Chi. B. She practised Ba Duan Jin. C. She took a Chinese culture class. 12. What will the man probably do on the weekend? A. Play basketball. B. Register for a class. C. Attend a table tennis match. 13. How does Lucy sound at last? A. Interested. B. Confident. C. Worried. 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 the woman do? A. An art professor. B. A project designer. C. A TV interviewer. 15. What did Jacopo study when he was a student? A. Art. B. Design. C. Philosophy. 16. Where does Jacopo work now? A. In Beijing. B. In Shanghai. C. In Chongqing. 17. What is Jacopo’s aim in art? A. To open an art school. B. To combine the old style with the new one. C. To hold art exhibitions across the country. 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 is the speaker? A. A student. B. A programmer. C. A company director. 19. How can the listeners know about the club? A. By scanning the OR code. B. By submitting an application. C. By exploring school buildings. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Bang Radio’s interview rules. B. The history of Bang Radio. C. Joining the Bang Radio. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Shrewsbury is an ideal getaway with visitors. Shrewsbury eBike Hire BEST FOR: SEEING THE SIGHTS AT A GENTLE PACE Set off on a self-guided tour of Shrewsbury on one of the town’s new e-bikes. The route is easy to follow with lots of stops along the way, including the Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery and the Victorian-era Shrewsbury Prison. It’s most suitable for ages 14-plus. Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings BEST FOR: INSPIRING ARCHITECTS This was the world’s first iron-shaped building when it was built in 1797-a forerunner of the modern skyscraper (摩天大楼). A new visitor centre opened in September-it’s also the end point of the Heritage Trail e-bike tour. An exhibition explores how the building has grown and been repurposed over the years. Shrewsbury Market Hall BEST FOR: FOOD AND SHOPPING Situated in the centre of town, this was an innovative example of modern architecture when it opened in 1965. Recent upgrades mean it’s now home to more than 70 independent businesses, including traditional market stands, artisan producers, craft shops and antique dealers. Riverside Cabins BEST FOR: QUIET STAYS Opened in 2020, Riverside Cabins is a rural collection of wooden cottages built in18th century, a 20-minute drive from Shrewsbury. Cabins sleep between two and six guests and each come with their own hot baths, as well as Wi-Fi and smart TVs. Try your hand at boating along the river, with equipment available to borrow on site. From £ 135 for a minimum of two nights for a family of four. 21. What is an advantage of e-bike tours? A. They organize architecture lessons. B. They provide professional guides. C. They offer a relaxing way of travelling. D. They are accessible to all ages. 22. Which best suits a family tour? A. Shrewsbury eBike Hire. B. Riverside Cabins. C. Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. D. Shrewsbury Market Hall. 23. Shrewsbury is made an attraction probably because of its_________________. A. history B. food C. transport D. fashion B How long will it take you to read this article? On average, adults read about 240 words a minute, but I always take longer. I should probably feel embarrassed-but instead, I take joy in it. I got the habit of reading for pleasure from my mum. Reading is what I do first thing in the morning and last thing at night. But it’s always taken me a long time. When I started reviewing books, I was averaging 20 pages an hour. I have improved to about 30 pages, but that’s still slow, according to some literary critics. Book reviewers aren’t the only ones under pressure to read quickly. Pictures of “all the books I read this month” are all over social media. And reading has become a way of keeping up with the world. It is understandable that we try to make sense of events but it can also fuel the idea that reading is a chore (苦差事), which it absolutely is not. Why would pleasure be equal to pace? My slow reading seems to be down to a combination of slower processing speeds, and “subvocalising” — sounding out words as I read them. But especially when it comes to the latter, I wouldn’t want to train myself to go faster. It was news to me that not everyone subvocalises, because one of my favourite things about reading is hearing the language in my mind. Without subvocalising, I wouldn’t have caught the music of those words. Recently, I finished a book of poetry. For two years, I read the poems each morning in the four minutes it took my coffee to be ready. It was a wonderful reminder that reading is never about quantity and always about the quality of time you spend with a text. So when you read, don’t stick a number on it ---- resolve to read for pleasure, not as a chore. 24. Why does the author like slow reading? A. It wins her fame online. B. It is a delightful practice. C. It comes from her mom. D. It helps her reach goals. 25. What do fast readers focus on? A. Quantity. B. Quality. C. Content. D. Sound. 26. What do the underlined words “the latter” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. Slower processing speeds. B. Learning language. C. Combining speeds and sounds. D. Reading words out. 27. What would the author agree with? A. Reading is a demanding task. B. Pace equals reading pleasure. C. Beauty of words needs tasting. D. Poetry takes no effort to digest. C Suppose you’re eager to watch the latest televised sport. Nothing looks more attractive to you than your couch. But you also could use that time to figure out how to complete the home craft project which will take you at least an hour of watching instructional videos to complete it. You know that you’d feel proud of yourself if you got it done. However, the couch’s attraction becomes too hard to resist. According to a research, your dilemma is an example of what’s called the “happiness paradox (悖论).” Simply stated, this is the tendency for people to choose a leisure activity that requires very little effort even though they know that a true mood boost would come from sharpening and applying their skills. Prior research showed that when given a choice, people would rather engage in passive rather than active pursuits during their leisure time. However, it’s an unreasonable choice because what will really make you happier is being busy in an activity that allows you to expand and strengthen your skills. Why would engaging in a more challenging activity increase happiness? The answer lies in the concept of “flow”, that is, when you’re using your abilities at their peak, you experience an uprush of happiness that pushes you through a challenging task. You won’t feel that way if you just do the simple task. Although the sofa is inviting compared to a halfway-done project, we still have a way to approach it. You can break the activity down into what can be more manageable sections. Looking more realistically at your abilities, and then seeking guidance, you can now feel better about the whole enterprise. The finding doesn’t mean that you have to abandon your couch all the time when you’ve got a choice about how to use your leisure time. Instead, you could put some variety into your choices. If you had a particularly tough week, either with managing your family or responsibilities at work, it’s fine to take a break. You don’t even need to feel guilty about that occasional use of “me-time.” 28. What is paragraph 1 about? A. Introducing a project. B. Defining a concept. C. Stating a phenomenon. D. Providing an instruction. 29. What is happiness paradox? A. An active pursuit B. A conflicting mindset. C. A leisure activity. D. An effortless choice. 30. How can you entertain yourself when doing a challenging task? A. By breaking the task into small units. B. By stepping out of your comfort zone. C. By finishing undone project right now. D. By reducing the variety of your choice. 31. What does the research show? A. The method of improving skills. B. The management of responsibility. C. The happiness from easy activities. D. The wisdom of using your “me-time”. D Working with ARIA Research a startup developing vision for the blind, Phoebe Peng is using technologically advanced human echolocation (回声定位) that enables blind users to perceive their surroundings in precise detail. The process uses event cameras which, unlike normal cameras that take complete images of a scene, track changes in an image over time, making them ideal for the observation of small objects like table tennis balls. The images are then processed into sound using a specialised algorithm (算法). This is then communicated back to the player via a lot of loudspeakers, ultimately with the aim of allowing players to track the ball and movements using sounds. According to Peng, table tennis makes a perfect test case for the kind of technology being developed by ARIA Research. “Table tennis has been played for decades as a more accessible version of tennis. The sport is beginner-friendly while maintaining a rich level of competitive play. However, like many sports, it remains difficult for people who suffer vision loss or have low vision,” said Ms Peng, who will soon complete a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering. “The small size of the ball and table, along with the movement of the ball in 3D space, are things that make table tennis difficult to play for those with low vision and complete blindness,” said Peng, who is completing the work for her degree. “Making this sport more accessible while also exploring the potential of event cameras were my two biggest motivators,” she said. In one study, using two perfectly positioned cameras, Ms Peng was able to identify and track a ball in three dimensions in real time. She then fed that data into an algorithm controlling the loudspeakers standing along the sides of the table, which created a sound field matching the position of the ball. While the results are promising, more experimentation will be needed before the system will be ready for actual play. “There are limitations on how accurately people can perceive sound localisation. What type of sound should be used? Should the sound be continuous? This is what we’ll be tackling in the next stage of development,” said Ms Peng. 32. How are event cameras different from normal ones? A. They can have sounds located. B. They are linked with loudspeakers. C. They constantly follow image changes. D They take complete images of a scene. 33. What makes table tennis a perfect test case for the research? A. Its unique feature. B. Its fierce competition. C. Its technical complexity. D. Its beginner-friendliness. 34. What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning the study? A. Its inspiring results. B. Its promising future. C. Its practical applications. D. Its technological challenge. 35. What could be the best title for the text? A. Technology Opens up Blind Table Tennis B. Blind People Work Wonders in Table Tennis C. Event Camera Reshapes Future for the Disabled D. Algorithm Helps Translate Imagination to Sound 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分、满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 My mom is one of the least wasteful people I know. She always brings her own metal containers to buy basic foods like rice and flour. ____36____ The key is to be creative about reducing plastic and other waste — just like my mom does at home. One effective way is to conduct a review of household rubbish. List the rubbish by room or by activity. ____37____ This examination will help you assess your waste output and identify the ways to reduce it. For example, use reusable bags if you find a lot of plastic bags piling up under your sink. ____38____ A lot of low-waste solutions might seem like they require buying special containers like silicone (硅胶) replacements for your Ziplock (带封口的) bags. But you don’t need to spend money on those items. Instead, figure out a way to repurpose the waste. Use empty cans, boxes and other food containers to store leftovers. Reyond repurposing food containers, explore ways to save household items before throwing them away. Maybe you can mend an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rags, which is what my mom used to do with my dad’s old T-shirts. ____39____ I don’t feel bad about getting grease (油脂) on them. Remember: Lowering the amount of waste you create doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing pursuit. ____40____ A. You can try reusing your containers. B. You can live a low-waste lifestyle too. C. She used to bring reusable bags to the market. D. You might write “used wipes and paper towels” under “nursery.” E. I do this now too and the rags are perfect for household cleaning. F. Find changes that work for you and you’ll be more likely to stick with them. G. You can try sourcing your own food by growing a garden in your community. 第三部分 语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Every morning, Robiuson, the 41-year-old charity worker, will leave his home to set out on his lonely marathons, all before a full day’s work. He’s doing it to ____41____ money for Hope for Justice. Robinson follows a strict ____42____, waking up and starting his run at 4 am, and running five hours. Robinson lost 11kg when starting, but his ____43____ tended to be stable as his body ____44____, and he runs along a familiar ____45____ through Wanstead Park, Wanstead Flats and Epping Forest. Despite facing ____46____ such as colds, flu and food poisoning, he remains committed to ____47____ the marathons. Robinson’s runs are ____48____ using a running app on his watch. His knees and hips (髋) are fine so far but he’s ____49____ four pairs of running shoes. While running in the dark, sometimes Robinson even meets with a cow. However, he generally ____50____ peaceful runs, occasionally witnessing minor incidents like fly-tipping (乱丢垃圾). To make his runs unique and ____51____, he eats a chocolate bar every mile. Robinson’s dogs play a crucial role in his motivation, and he would pause if they showed signs of ____52____. However, they continue to love ____53____ alongside him. His devotion also arises from the hard economic times that we are living in and the impact this has had on charity ____54____. Yet, 365 marathons in one year is not enough for him. His ____55____ are now set on breaking the unofficial record of 607 runs in 607 days set 10 years ago. 41. A. spend B. save C. earn D. raise 42. A. standard B. duty C. routine D. instruction 43. A. weight B. action C. skill D. state 44. A. relaxed B. reacted C. adjusted D. balanced 45. A. block B. border C. trail D. wall 46. A. challenges B. occasions C. pressure D. danger 47. A. organizing B. completing C. launching D. broadcasting 48. A. prepared B. tracked C. changed D. shared 49. A. taken off B. worn out C. set aside D. given away 50. A. enjoys B. records C. ends D. remembers 51. A. busy B. equal C. interesting D. short 52. A. surprise B. excitement C. peace D. dislike 53. A. running B. working C. playing D. living 54. A. dinners B. news C. shops D. donations 55. A. limits B. sights C. values D. rules 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 world is full of wonders, and they become more wonderful when science looks at them. Scientists have uncovered some secrets behind these wonders. And ____56____ (honor) their efforts, the Pineapple Science Award has been created, shining a light on the parts of our lives that are easy to ignore. The award recognizes ____57____ (amuse) scientific research. It was in 2012 ____58____ (original) initiated by the Zhejiang Science and Technology Museum and Guokr.com, China’s leading popular science website. The awards ____59____ (divide) into 10 categories, mathematics, biology, psychology, just to name a few. The prize for outstanding biological achievement ____60____ (go) to Lars Chittka in 2023. Chittka found that bumblebees enjoy rolling around wooden balls, which suggests that insects interact with objects as ____61____ form of play, like humans. Chittka hoped that “the work raises awareness about the many alien minds that surround us”. “I am more than pleased to accept this award. All science is a kind of playful, exploratory activity.” Chittka added, “I would be very happy if the visibility of this award gets more people interested in our work, ____62____ I would be proud if this leads to ____63____ (far) participation.” The awards not only attract public attention and give scientific research more ____64____ (expose). They are also intended to build a platform to help the younger generations establish an interest in science. One winner said, “Science is critical for all. After obtaining more scientific knowledge, one can easily tell false advertising, passed off as science, ____65____ the truth.” 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，你的英国笔友Peter想要在学校举办中国传统文化展，希望你给他一些建议，请你向他推荐至少两个展示内容，并陈述理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, I’m glad to hear of your exhibition about Chinese traditional culture. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I was never “that girl” — the one who had charming appearance, and who enjoyed a colorful social life. I was another girl entirely, one who was considered “nice girls”, and the top student in class. Not that I didn’t care about friends or fun, I just didn’t think it was worth putting lots of time and effort into changing how I looked, how I acted, even as I started high school. Marissa was “that girl” — fun to be around, good to know. We are different, but our friendship began the first time we met at an exciting soccer match, on the second day of freshmen year. The excitement of the game and our shared interest in soccer connected us, I was deeply impressed with her enthusiasm, while she admired my calm. Our conversations went smoothly, and our relationship quickly turned into a close bond. However, as the school year progressed, Marissa’s outgoing personality began to conflict with my reserved nature. She stood out in social situations, constantly asking me to attend parties and social events. While I appreciated her efforts to include me, I felt awkward and uncomfortable to be forced into unfamiliar surroundings. Our once harmonious friendship started to crack, I tried to turn down her invitations, but in vain. One evening, Marissa persuaded me to attend a large party at a classmate’s house. Surrounded by loud music and strange faces, I felt uneasy and upset. Marissa was the queen of the party, leaving me feeling extremely lonely. Her personality attracted others to her, creating a barrier between us. 注意: 1.续写词数应为150个左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: At that moment, I realized the growing divide between us. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Since then, we worked together to find a balance of our personalities. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null