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南通市2024届高三第三次调研测试 英语 注意事项 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求 1．答题前，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，请用橡皮擦干净后，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。 1．What is the man thankful for? A．A medical discovery. B．A peaceful world. C．Great music. 2．What will the woman do next? A．Read step 2 again. B．Simplify instructions. C．Make the cuts again. 3．What is the woman asked to do? A．Paint the kitchen. B．Take the man’s picture. C．Sign an application form. 4．What are the two speakers talking about? A．People’s entertainment. B．Circus performance. C．Animal welfare. 5．What is the main subject of the dialogue? A．Fitness goals. B．Healthy diet. C．Weight problems. 第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What do the speakers have in common? A．They are college freshmen. B．They come from the same city. C．They both have a great interest in psychology. 7．How does Jack sound when talking about college life? A．Uncertain. B．Positive. C．Worried. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Where could Sarah be found at the weekend? A．At an animal shelter. B．At the food bank. C．At a grocery store. 9．Why doesn’t the man do volunteer work? A．He doesn’t think it’s rewarding. B．He doesn’t know what to do. C．He lacks the time. 10．What do we know about Sarah? A．She is encouraging the man to join her. B．She will become a full-time volunteer. C．She manages her time well. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．Who is the woman? A．A teacher. B．A graduate student. C．A sociologist. 12．What did the man find enjoyable in his project? A．Interviewing people. B．Learning new languages. C．Trying different types of food. 13．What is the man’s suggestion on cultural understanding? A．Learn with the natives together. B．Stay open to different cultures. C．Analyze cultural shocks. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．What did the woman think of filming the movie? A．It was fun. B．It was upsetting. C．It was challenging. 15．When was the film finished? A．In November. B．In August. C．In July. 16．What kind of film would the woman like to do in the future? A．A romantic film. B．A scary film. C．An interesting film. 17．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Cast members. B．Host and actress. C．Director and audience. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What is the speaker doing? A．Giving a lesson. B．Introducing a show. C．Conducting an experiment. 19．Who will lead the listeners? A．A movie star. B．The speaker. C．Scientists. 20．What does the speaker suggest space lovers do? A．Use the telescopes. B．Build models of stars. C．Attend astronomy classes. 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 York Minster—The Best Cathedral in England Commonly known as York Minster, the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York is one of the finest old-fashioned buildings in Europe and was completed in 1472. In addition to daily services, there are many features to discover. York Minster has one of Europe’s biggest collections of stained glass, with 128 windows made from approximately 2 million individual pieces of stained glass. In the interactive underground chambers, you can discover the 2,000-year-old history of York Minster. In the grounds outside the Minster, the Old Palace houses famous historical treasures, collections and a library. For the best view in York, climb the Tower for a splendid view of the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. All year round there are special events, including performances by the York Minster Choir. OPENING TIMES Mon to Sat: 9:30 am—4:00 pm Sun: 12:45 pm—2:15 pm TICKET INFORMATION MINSTER ONLY MINSTER AND CENTRAL TOWER Adult/Senior: £18 Child (17 and under)*: free with a paying adult *Up to four children with one paying adult Adult/Senior: £24 Child (8-17): £6 To climb the tower you must be aged 8* It costs £30,000 a day to run York Minster and your admission fee directly supports the future of the cathedral. We never charge for people to enter the cathedral to pray, light a candle or attend a service. BOOKING As a working church, we do need to close from time to time at short notice so we strongly recommend booking in advance so we can keep you informed of any changes in opening times. For more information or to book, please contact our team using the details below or complete our enquiry form. T: 01904 557275 E: bookings@yorkminster.org 1. What can visitors do in York Minster? A. Stay in the Old Palace. B. Explore its rich history. C. Make windows from stained glass. D. Climb the Tower to watch performances. 2. What’s the charge for a couple with their six-year-old twins visiting Minster only? A. £24. B. £36. C. £42. D. £48. 3. What do we know about York Minster? A. It takes on a modern style. B. It bans climbing of the Tower. C. It may have temporary closures. D. It charges people attending services. B The language of Gaelic has been spoken in Scotland since at least the 10th century and was at one time the country’s main language, widespread in towns and cities across the nation. Since the union of Scotland and England in the early 18th century, though, it has been in decline. These days you are most likely to find native Gaelic speakers in the Highlands of Scotland, with concerns having been raised about the future of the language. Now a new initiative from Community cafe and Gaelic cultural centre seeks to turn the tide with the release of the first Gaelic edition of the board game Scrabble. Titled Scrabble Gàidhlig, it contains only the 18 letters found in the Gaelic alphabet and includes the grave accent on vowels À È Ì Ò and Ù. The frequency with which each letter appears has been reconsidered to reflect its usage in Gaelic, and scoring has been reformulated (重新设定) to reflect the respective ease and difficulty of using different letters in the language. “We worked closely on the development of the new game with the team at An Taigh Cèilidh, who have done a fantastic job of localizing the material and ensuring that the game plays really well,” said CEO Jim Harrison. “I hope everyone enjoys playing it as much as we enjoyed making it.” “It will help people improve their oral skills and the range of their vocabulary in Gaelic,” said McLeod, professor of Gaelic at the University of Edinburgh. “In particular, many Gaelic speakers are not very confident with their written Gaelic and Gaelic Scrabble could give them a valuable boost. It will be very helpful for Gaelic learners too. Gaelic spelling is very logical once you are familiar with the system, but it does take time to master it.” Scrabble was invented in 1948 and has been common in UK homes ever since, with about half of all households owning at least one set. It is sold in more than 120 countries and available in 28 languages and counting. 4. Why was Scrabble Gàidhlig invented? A. To help keep a declining language alive. B. To add a new type to board games. C. To help reunite the two countries. D. To promote a language game. 5. What is discussed about Scrabble Gàidhlig in paragraph 3? A Its origin. B. Its feature. C. Its advantage. D. Its function. 6. How will Scrabble Gàidhlig benefit its users according to Prof McLeod? A. It will improve their language competence. B. It will boost their confidence in socializing. C. It will raise their interest in the board game. D. It will enhance their hands-on ability. 7. What is the last paragraph intended to do? A. Add some background information. B. Make some further predictions. C. Raise a reasonable doubt. D. Introduce a global trend. C It has long been known that dogs can learn commands like “sit,” “stay,” or “fetch” and can respond to these words with learned behaviors, often with the help of a treat or two, but uncovering their understanding of nouns has proven more difficult. To look into the mystery, Boros from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary and her colleagues, inspired by studies investigating the comprehension of babies before they can speak, decided to mimic (模仿) these experiments with dogs. They invited 18 dog owners to bring their pets to the lab along with five objects the animals knew well. These included balls, slippers, Frisbees, rubber toys, leads and other items. At the lab, the owners were instructed to say words for objects their dogs already knew. Then, the owners held up either the matching object or a different one while small metal discs harmlessly attached to the dogs’ heads measured brain activity in a process known as electroencephalography (EEG). Using EEG, the researchers aimed to observe any variances in brain activity when the dog’s owner mentioned a specific object, such as a “ball”, but displayed a different item, like a stick, as opposed to when both the spoken word and the presented object matched. This was indeed the case, with the results being strongest when the object was very familiar to the dog. That’s similar to what researchers have seen in humans and is widely accepted as evidence that they understand the words. Writing in Current Biology, the scientists say the results “provide the first neural evidence for object word knowledge in a non-human animal”. But the true extent of the dogs’ comprehension is still unknown, even by the study’s authors, since the dogs were responding to their own toys and objects that the owners brought to the lab. The researchers are now curious to know if this ability to understand referential language is specific to dogs or might be present in other mammals as well. Either way, they want to learn more about how this ability emerged and whether it depends on dogs’ unique experience of living with people. 8. Which aspect of dogs did Boros’s research focus on? A. Their speed of learning actions. B. Their willingness to follow orders. C. Their responses to training treats. D. Their capacity of understanding nouns. 9. What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about? A. The result of human-dog interactions. B. The process of Boros’s experiment. C. The logic of pattern matching. D. The theory of EEG analysis. 10. The brain recording results showed a different pattern in the brain when ______. A. pet owners showed more objects than usual B. dogs had a larger vocabulary of object words C. the experiment was conducted in a new environment D. the spoken word and the presented object mismatched 11. What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph? A. Conclusions from the experiment. B. Insights into dogs’ experiences. C. Expectations for future studies. D. Applications of the discovery. D The recent spread of “fake news” may make it seem like misinformation is a relatively modern invention. But falsehoods (假话) and wild claims have been part of human culture for about as long as it’s existed. This is because misinformation originates with, and is spread by, fellow humans. When you’ve ever had to communicate an important, but complex, issue to a general audience, you may have a sea of the most reliable data, the most elegant PowerPoint slides and the full backing of every famous expert in the relevant field. And yet, you can still be less persuasive than someone whose entire argument is: “A guy I met down the pub told me something different.” In a perfectly sensible, logical world, someone who is loosely connected with a certain field or industry wouldn’t have the same influence as actual data, or the leading experts in the field. But humans aren’t perfectly sensible, logical creatures and neither is the world we live in. The ability to think rationally and analytically is a relatively recent addition to our mental abilities (in the evolutionary sense). And it costs our brains a lot of energy and effort, The more established, fundamental systems in our brain, which shape memory and learning, are heavily reliant on emotion. The more emotionally stimulating something is, the easier it is to remember. That’s why we can spend months revising the material for a crucial school exam, but struggle to remember any of it once we’ve passed. Meanwhile, the embarrassing tine we slipped and landed on our backside in the school canteen. that memory will last until our dying day. The most determined sceptics (无神论者) will often say, “Facts don’t care about your feelings,” which is correct. But feelings don’t necessarily care about facts either. And ultimately, feelings have more of a say in what we think and do. And that’s why your mate down the pub can seem more believable than a pile of published research. 12. What contributes to the spread of “fake news”? A. People factor. B. Human culture. C. Modern invention. D. Information accuracy. 13. Why did the general audiences think actual data less persuasive? A. They prefer making sensible analyses. B. They ae more likely to be emotional. C. They have more trust in authority. D. They overestimate themselves. 14. How does the author illustrate his idea in paragraph 4? A. By listing figures. B. By giving examples. C. By explaining a concept. D. By citing experts’ words. 15. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage? A. To reveal secrets. B. To share emotions. C. To criticize a decision. D. To describe a phenomenon. 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。 Overcoming barriers to exercising If you’re having trouble beginning an exercise plan or following through, you’re not alone. Detailed exercise instructions and workout plans are just a click awav. But knowing how and why to exercise was far from enough. Making exercise a habit takes more. ___16___ While practical concerns like a busy schedule or poor health can make exercise more challenging, for most of us, the biggest barriers are mental. Maybe it’s a lack of self-confidence that keeps you from taking positive steps. ___17___ . We’ve all been there at some point. There are steps you can take to make exercise-more fun and active. You don’t have to spend hours in a gym or force yourself into dull or painful activities to experience the physical and mental benefits of exercise. ___18___ In fact, adding just modest amounts of physical activity to your weekly routine can have a profound effect on your mental and emotional health. Research shows that self-sympathy increases the likelihood that you’ll succeed in any attempt. So, don’t blame yourself too much for your current fitness level. ___19___ Instead, look at your past mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow. ___20___ Try not to be discouraged by what you can’t accomplish or how far you have to go to reach your fitness goals. Instead, focus on consistency. While the improvements in mood and energy levels may happen quickly, the physical payoff will come in time. A. Maybe your passion dies down. B. A little exercise is better than nothing. C. Expecting too much only leads to frustration. D. You know there are great reasons to exercise. E. All that will do is cause you to lose motivation. F. You need the right mindset and a smart approach. G. Many of us are struggling to get into the motionless state. 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。 SpoGomi is a sport involving litter-picking by teams of three. You’re given an area of 1.5 sq km, and have to ___21___ as much litter as possible within an hour. The litter is then ___22___. The team with the most wins. We ___23___ the first SpoGomi world cup last August. ___24___ we were drawn to taking part because of a free trip abroad. Upon arriving, we walked around the competition area, and thought about the ___25___ of people who drop litter：probably typically people who were drinking. That helped us narrow down where to go. Another ___26___ was that we were young and physically fit. We like the ___27___ element of the sport, whereas people from other countries are ___28___ more by environmental interests. With 21 nations participating, the competition was ___29___. After the first half, we were second. My muscles were ____30____ and I felt completely exhausted from the summer heat, but we had this feeling of being on the edge of something ____31____. We had to just keep ____32____. In the second half we pulled ahead because we ____33____ an area no one else had been to. We ended up coming first with 57kg of rubbish collected. Without the competition, I wouldn’t have been someone who would have picked up litter off the street before. Now we are just much more ____34____ of it. Once you’re drawn into SpoGomi, your attitude towards litter and how you ____35____ completely changes. 21. A. load B. store C. collect D. bury 22 A. priced B. labeled C. sorted D. weighed 23. A. held up B. headed for C. broke through D. put off 24. A. Gradually B. Immediately C. Constantly D. Initially 25. A. profile B. shape C. wisdom D. mood 26. A. advantage B. adventure C. preference D. priority 27. A. educational B. competitive C. sensitive D. recreational 28. A. assessed B. protected C. favored D. motivated 29. A. intense B. fair C. smooth D. friendly 30 A. relaxed B. growing C. aching D. strengthened 31. A. amazing B. familiar C. ordinary D. complex 32. A. training B. watching C. pushing D. waiting 33. A. monitored B. deserted C. occupied D. discovered 34. A. guilty B. nervous C. envious D. aware 35. A. conclude B. contribute C. compete D. complain 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。 Baiyang Lake, also known as Lake Baiyangdian, is located in the Xiong’an New Area of Baoding. As the largest freshwater lake in North China, it has gained ___36___ (recognize) as the “Pearl of North China” due to its breathtaking scenery and unique ecological functions. It is referred to ___37___ the Kidney of North China. The old Chinese movie “Zhang Ga, the Soldier Boy” is famous for the lake ___38___ Zhang Ga lived. With the beautiful lotus, flourishing reeds and plenty of fish. Lake Baiyangdian is ___39___ (precise) like that lake. ___40___ (serve) as a crucial waterway, Baiyangdian Lake occupies an import ant location in the ancient basin of the North China Plain. Throughout the Northern Song Dynasty, the imperial court continually ___41___ (expand) the marshlands, resulting in the formation of a winding “Water Great Wall.” Over time, Baiyangdian Lake ___42___ (remain) steadfast (不变的) in fulfilling crucial ecological roles from storing floodwater to regulating the climate. However, the lake almost dried out because of climate change from 1983 to 1988. Local governments launched 26 rehabilitation projects in 2005 ___43___ (restore) and improve Lake Baiyangdian’s ecological environment. Now, the beauty of Lake Baiyangdian resembles the one ___44___ (describe) in “Zhang Ga, the Soldier Boy”, attracting visitors who hope to take ____45____ glance at the vivid lotus, flourishing reeds and the clear lake water. 第四部分 写作(共两节;满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，本周末国外友好学校学生将参观你校的“最美校园”(the Beauty of Campus) 学生摄影作品展。请用英文准备一篇解说词。内容包括： 1．表示欢迎； 2．相关介绍。 注意： 1．词数80左右； 2．开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Distinguished friends ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，’使之构成一篇完整的短文。 A Birthday Surprise I stood at the kitchen window watching Papa as he sat in the old, wooden lawn chair staring out at the lake. Ralph, his old black dog, lay on the ground at his side. Papa’s hand absently stroked (抚摩) the head of his old companion as they dreamed the dreams of old men and old dogs in the evening sun. “He does this day after day?” I asked Mama. She nodded, sadness filling her eyes. “I don’t know what to do for him. There is a strong desire in his eyes that I can’t satisfy -a desire for the past. The past can’t be brought back to the present. Once days are gone, they are gone forever,” Mama sighed. “I’m going down to talk to him,” I said. I called out to Papa and handed him a cup of coffee. “What are you and Ralph thinking about all these hours you spend out here?” I asked, “We’re not thinking,” he said softly. “We’re wishing.” I sat on the grass beside his chair. “Wishing for what?” “For the impossible, I suppose,” he sighed. “You always told me that nothing was impossible if you wanted it badly enough and were willing to work hard for it,” I reminded him. He laughed softly, but there was no amusement in the sound. “But Ralph and I have come to learn that when you reach our age, some things are actually impossible.” “Maybe I can help you. What do you want so badly?” I asked. Papa grinned (咧嘴大笑), and his eyes shone brightly at the thought of his dream becoming a reality. “Ralph and I want to fix up the old boat and go out on the lake again. We used to spend all day out on the lake, fishing, drinking beer and eating sandwiches,” Papa said. Yes, I remember. When I was young, Papa and Ralph often enjoyed themselves on the lake on weekends. They’d start for home when the sun went down, totally satisfied with themselves and with life. Now, Papa was almost eighty-five years old and had a heart condition, so Mama was horrified by the idea of him going out on the lake again at first. But eventually I managed to convince her. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 After Mama agreed, I persuaded my friends to join in my secret plan. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On the day of Papa’s birthday, we were all eager to give him a surprise. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 南通市2024届高三第三次调研测试 英语 注意事项 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求 1．答题前，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，请用橡皮擦干净后，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。 1．What is the man thankful for? A．A medical discovery. B．A peaceful world. C．Great music. 2．What will the woman do next? A．Read step 2 again. B．Simplify instructions. C．Make the cuts again. 3．What is the woman asked to do? A．Paint the kitchen. B．Take the man’s picture. C．Sign an application form. 4．What are the two speakers talking about? A．People’s entertainment. B．Circus performance. C．Animal welfare. 5．What is the main subject of the dialogue? A．Fitness goals. B．Healthy diet. C．Weight problems. 第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What do the speakers have in common? A．They are college freshmen. B．They come from the same city. C．They both have a great interest in psychology. 7．How does Jack sound when talking about college life? A．Uncertain. B．Positive. C．Worried. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Where could Sarah be found at the weekend? A．At an animal shelter. B．At the food bank. C．At a grocery store. 9．Why doesn’t the man do volunteer work? A．He doesn’t think it’s rewarding. B．He doesn’t know what to do. C．He lacks the time. 10．What do we know about Sarah? A．She is encouraging the man to join her. B．She will become a full-time volunteer. C．She manages her time well. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．Who is the woman? A．A teacher. B．A graduate student. C．A sociologist. 12．What did the man find enjoyable in his project? A．Interviewing people. B．Learning new languages. C．Trying different types of food. 13．What is the man’s suggestion on cultural understanding? A．Learn with the natives together. B．Stay open to different cultures. C．Analyze cultural shocks. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．What did the woman think of filming the movie? A．It was fun. B．It was upsetting. C．It was challenging. 15．When was the film finished? A．In November. B．In August. C．In July. 16．What kind of film would the woman like to do in the future? A．A romantic film. B．A scary film. C．An interesting film. 17．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Cast members. B．Host and actress. C．Director and audience. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What is the speaker doing? A．Giving a lesson. B．Introducing a show. C．Conducting an experiment. 19．Who will lead the listeners? A．A movie star. B．The speaker. C．Scientists. 20．What does the speaker suggest space lovers do? A．Use the telescopes. B．Build models of stars. C．Attend astronomy classes. 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 York Minster—The Best Cathedral in England Commonly known as York Minster, the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York is one of the finest old-fashioned buildings in Europe and was completed in 1472. In addition to daily services, there are many features to discover. York Minster has one of Europe’s biggest collections of stained glass, with 128 windows made from approximately 2 million individual pieces of stained glass. In the interactive underground chambers, you can discover the 2,000-year-old history of York Minster. In the grounds outside the Minster, the Old Palace houses famous historical treasures, collections and a library. For the best view in York, climb the Tower for a splendid view of the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. All year round there are special events, including performances by the York Minster Choir. OPENING TIMES Mon to Sat: 9:30 am—4:00 pm Sun: 12:45 pm—2:15 pm TICKET INFORMATION MINSTER ONLY MINSTER AND CENTRAL TOWER Adult/Senior: £18 Child (17 and under)*: free with a paying adult *Up to four children with one paying adult Adult/Senior: £24 Child (8-17): £6 To climb the tower you must be aged 8* It costs £30,000 a day to run York Minster and your admission fee directly supports the future of the cathedral. We never charge for people to enter the cathedral to pray, light a candle or attend a service. BOOKING As a working church, we do need to close from time to time at short notice so we strongly recommend booking in advance so we can keep you informed of any changes in opening times. For more information or to book, please contact our team using the details below or complete our enquiry form. T: 01904 557275 E: bookings@yorkminster.org 1. What can visitors do in York Minster? A. Stay in the Old Palace. B. Explore its rich history. C. Make windows from stained glass. D. Climb the Tower to watch performances. 2. What’s the charge for a couple with their six-year-old twins visiting Minster only? A. £24. B. £36. C. £42. D. £48. 3. What do we know about York Minster? A. It takes on a modern style. B. It bans climbing of the Tower. C. It may have temporary closures. D. It charges people attending services. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了约克大教堂的历史、特色以及参观信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In the interactive underground chambers, you can discover the 2000-year-old history of York Minster. In the grounds outside the Minster, the Old Palace houses famous historical treasures, collections and a library.(在互动的地下室内，你可以发现约克大教堂 2000 年的历史。在大教堂外的场地上，古老的宫殿里收藏着著名的历史珍宝、收藏品和图书馆。)”可知，游客可以在约克大教堂探索其丰富的历史。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据 TICKET INFORMATION 中“MINSTER ONLY Adult/Senior: £18；Child (17 and under)*: free with a paying adult；Up to four children with one paying adult(仅教堂：成人/老年人：£18；17 岁及以下儿童：与付费成人一起免费；*最多四个孩子和一个付费成人)”可知，一对夫妇带着他们六岁双胞胎只去参观教堂，需要支付的费用为：£18×2=£36。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“As a working church, we do need to close from time to time at short notice so we strongly recommend booking in advance so we can keep you informed of any changes in opening times.(作为一个工作中的教堂，我们确实需要不时地在短时间内关闭，所以我们强烈建议提前预订，以便我们能够随时通知您开放时间的任何变化。）”可知，约克大教堂可能会有临时关闭。故选C。 B The language of Gaelic has been spoken in Scotland since at least the 10th century and was at one time the country’s main language, widespread in towns and cities across the nation. Since the union of Scotland and England in the early 18th century, though, it has been in decline. These days you are most likely to find native Gaelic speakers in the Highlands of Scotland, with concerns having been raised about the future of the language. Now, a new initiative from Community cafe and Gaelic cultural centre seeks to turn the tide with the release of the first Gaelic edition of the board game Scrabble. Titled Scrabble Gàidhlig, it contains only the 18 letters found in the Gaelic alphabet and includes the grave accent on vowels À È Ì Ò and Ù. The frequency with which each letter appears has been reconsidered to reflect its usage in Gaelic, and scoring has been reformulated (重新设定) to reflect the respective ease and difficulty of using different letters in the language. “We worked closely on the development of the new game with the team at An Taigh Cèilidh, who have done a fantastic job of localizing the material and ensuring that the game plays really well,” said CEO Jim Harrison. “I hope everyone enjoys playing it as much as we enjoyed making it.” “It will help people improve their oral skills and the range of their vocabulary in Gaelic,” said McLeod, professor of Gaelic at the University of Edinburgh. “In particular, many Gaelic speakers are not very confident with their written Gaelic and Gaelic Scrabble could give them a valuable boost. It will be very helpful for Gaelic learners too. Gaelic spelling is very logical once you are familiar with the system, but it does take time to master it.” Scrabble was invented in 1948 and has been common in UK homes ever since, with about half of all households owning at least one set. It is sold in more than 120 countries and available in 28 languages and counting. 4. Why was Scrabble Gàidhlig invented? A. To help keep a declining language alive. B. To add a new type to board games. C. To help reunite the two countries. D. To promote a language game. 5. What is discussed about Scrabble Gàidhlig in paragraph 3? A. Its origin. B. Its feature. C. Its advantage. D. Its function. 6. How will Scrabble Gàidhlig benefit its users according to Prof McLeod? A. It will improve their language competence. B. It will boost their confidence in socializing. C. It will raise their interest in the board game. D. It will enhance their hands-on ability. 7. What is the last paragraph intended to do? A. Add some background information. B. Make some further predictions. C. Raise a reasonable doubt. D. Introduce a global trend. 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. A 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了苏格兰盖尔语的历史现状，以及为促进该语言传承而推出的创新举措——首个盖尔语版拼字游戏Scrabble Gàidhlig的开发与意义。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Since the union of Scotland and England in the early 18th century, though, it has been in decline.(然而，自18世纪初苏格兰和英格兰联合以来，它一直在衰落)”和第二段“Now, a new initiative from Community cafe and Gaelic cultural centre seeks to turn the tide with the release of the first Gaelic edition of the board game Scrabble.(现在，社区咖啡馆和盖尔文化中心的一项新举措试图通过发行第一款盖尔语版的棋盘游戏拼字游戏来扭转局势)”可知，Scrabble Gàidhlig的发明是为了帮助一种日渐衰落的语言保持活力。故选A项。 【5题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“Titled Scrabble Gàidhlig, it contains only the 18 letters found in the Gaelic alphabet and includes the grave accent on vowels À È Ì Ò and Ù. The frequency with which each letter appears has been reconsidered to reflect its usage in Gaelic, and scoring has been reformulated to reflect the respective ease and difficulty of using different letters in the language.(这款名为Scrabble Gàidhlig的游戏仅使用盖尔语字母表中的18个字母，并且包含了带重音符号的元音字母À、È、Ì、Ò和Ù。每个字母的出现频率都经过了重新考量，以匹配它们在盖尔语中的实际使用情况，同时，计分系统也经过了重新设定，旨在体现出使用该语言中不同字母的相对难易程度)”可知，本段主要讨论了Scrabble Gàidhlig的特点。故选B项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段““It will help people improve their oral skills and the range of their vocabulary in Gaelic,” said McLeod, professor of Gaelic at the University of Edinburgh. (爱丁堡大学盖尔语教授麦克劳德说：“这将有助于人们提高盖尔语的口语技能和词汇量”)”可知，Scrabble Gàidhlig将通过提高用户的口语技能和词汇范围来增强他们的语言能力。故选A项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Scrabble was invented in 1948 and has been common in UK homes ever since, with about half of all households owning at least one set. It is sold in more than 120 countries and available in 28 languages and counting.(拼字游戏于1948年发明，此后在英国家庭中很常见，大约一半的家庭至少拥有一套。它在120多个国家销售，有28种语言可供选择，而且还在不断增加)”可知，最后一段增加了Scrabble的背景信息，说明自1948年发明以来，它在英国的普及程度以及它的全球影响力。故选A项。 C It has long been known that dogs can learn commands like “sit,” “stay,” or “fetch” and can respond to these words with learned behaviors, often with the help of a treat or two, but uncovering their understanding of nouns has proven more difficult. To look into the mystery, Boros from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary and her colleagues, inspired by studies investigating the comprehension of babies before they can speak, decided to mimic (模仿) these experiments with dogs. They invited 18 dog owners to bring their pets to the lab along with five objects the animals knew well. These included balls, slippers, Frisbees, rubber toys, leads and other items. At the lab, the owners were instructed to say words for objects their dogs already knew. Then, the owners held up either the matching object or a different one while small metal discs harmlessly attached to the dogs’ heads measured brain activity in a process known as electroencephalography (EEG). Using EEG, the researchers aimed to observe any variances in brain activity when the dog’s owner mentioned a specific object, such as a “ball”, but displayed a different item, like a stick, as opposed to when both the spoken word and the presented object matched. This was indeed the case, with the results being strongest when the object was very familiar to the dog. That’s similar to what researchers have seen in humans and is widely accepted as evidence that they understand the words. Writing in Current Biology, the scientists say the results “provide the first neural evidence for object word knowledge in a non-human animal”. But the true extent of the dogs’ comprehension is still unknown, even by the study’s authors, since the dogs were responding to their own toys and objects that the owners brought to the lab. The researchers are now curious to know if this ability to understand referential language is specific to dogs or might be present in other mammals as well. Either way, they want to learn more about how this ability emerged and whether it depends on dogs’ unique experience of living with people. 8. Which aspect of dogs did Boros’s research focus on? A. Their speed of learning actions. B. Their willingness to follow orders. C. Their responses to training treats. D. Their capacity of understanding nouns. 9. What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about? A. The result of human-dog interactions. B. The process of Boros’s experiment. C. The logic of pattern matching. D. The theory of EEG analysis. 10. The brain recording results showed a different pattern in the brain when ______. A. pet owners showed more objects than usual B. dogs had a larger vocabulary of object words C. the experiment was conducted in a new environment D. the spoken word and the presented object mismatched 11. What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph? A. Conclusions from the experiment. B. Insights into dogs’ experiences. C. Expectations for future studies. D. Applications of the discovery. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了一项研究狗对名词理解能力的实验。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“but uncovering their understanding of nouns has proven more difficult. (但揭示它们对名词的理解却更加困难。)”以及第二段“To look into the mystery, Boros from Eötvös Lorán d University in Hungary and her colleagues, inspired by studies investigating the comprehension of babies before they can speak, decided to mimic(模仿) these experiments with dogs. (为了揭开这个谜团，匈牙利 Eötvös Lorán d 大学的 Boros 和她的同事们受到研究婴儿在会说话前的理解能力的启发，决定用狗来模拟这些实验。) ”可知，Boros的研究重点是狗理解名词的能力。故选D。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“They invited 18 dog owners to bring their pets to the lab along with five objects the animals knew well. These included balls, slippers, Frisbees, rubber toys, leads and other items. At the lab, the owners were instructed to say words for objects their dogs already knew. Then, the owners held up either the matching object or a different one while small metal disc s harmlessly attached to the dogs’ heads measured brain activity in a process known as electroencephalography (EEG). (他们邀请了 18 位狗主人带着他们宠物和 5 个动物熟悉的物品到实验室。这些物品包括球、拖鞋、飞盘、橡胶玩具、绳索和其他物品。在实验室里，主人被要求说出狗已经知道的物品的名称。然后，主人举起匹配的物品或不同的物品，同时无害地贴在狗头上的小金属盘测量大脑活动，这一过程被称为脑电图（EEG）。) ”可知，该段主要介绍了研究人员对狗进行实验的过程。故选B。 10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Using EEG, the researchers aimed to observe any variances in brain activity when the dog’s owner mentioned a specific object, such as a “ball”, but displayed a different item, like a stick, as opposed to when both the spoken word and the presented object matched. This was indeed the case, with the results being strongest when the object was very familiar to the dog.(研究人员使用脑电图（EEG）的目的是观察当狗的主人提到一个特定的物体，比如“球”，但展示的是一个不同的物品，如棍棒，与说出的单词和展示的物体相匹配时相比，大脑活动的任何变化。结果确实如此，当物体对狗来说非常熟悉时，结果最为显著)”可知，当说出的单词和呈现的物体不匹配时，狗的大脑活动会有所不同。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The researchers are now curious to know if this ability to understand referential language is specific to dogs or might be present in other mammals as well. Either way, they want to learn more about how this ability emerged and whether it depends on dogs’ unique experience of living with people. (研究人员现在好奇的是，这种理解指涉语言的能力是狗特有的，还是也可能存在于其他哺乳动物中。无论哪种方式，他们都想更多地了解这种能力是如何出现的，以及它是否取决于狗与人类生活的独特经历) ”可知，研究人员希望了解这种能力是如何出现的，以及它是否取决于狗与人类生活的独特经历，这表明他们对未来的研究充满期待。故选C。 D The recent spread of “fake news” may make it seem like misinformation is a relatively modern invention. But falsehoods (假话) and wild claims have been part of human culture for about as long as it’s existed. This is because misinformation originates with, and is spread by, fellow humans. When you’ve ever had to communicate an important, but complex, issue to a general audience, you may have a sea of the most reliable data, the most elegant PowerPoint slides and the full backing of every famous expert in the relevant field. And yet, you can still be less persuasive than someone whose entire argument is: “A guy I met down the pub told me something different.” In a perfectly sensible, logical world, someone who is loosely connected with a certain field or industry wouldn’t have the same influence as actual data, or the leading experts in the field. But humans aren’t perfectly sensible, logical creatures and neither is the world we live in. The ability to think rationally and analytically is a relatively recent addition to our mental abilities (in the evolutionary sense). And it costs our brains a lot of energy and effort, The more established, fundamental systems in our brain, which shape memory and learning, are heavily reliant on emotion. The more emotionally stimulating something is, the easier it is to remember. That’s why we can spend months revising the material for a crucial school exam, but struggle to remember any of it once we’ve passed. Meanwhile, the embarrassing tine we slipped and landed on our backside in the school canteen. that memory will last until our dying day. The most determined sceptics (无神论者) will often say, “Facts don’t care about your feelings,” which is correct. But feelings don’t necessarily care about facts either. And ultimately, feelings have more of a say in what we think and do. And that’s why your mate down the pub can seem more believable than a pile of published research. 12. What contributes to the spread of “fake news”? A. People factor. B. Human culture. C. Modern invention. D. Information accuracy. 13 Why did the general audiences think actual data less persuasive? A. They prefer making sensible analyses. B. They ae more likely to be emotional. C. They have more trust in authority. D. They overestimate themselves. 14. How does the author illustrate his idea in paragraph 4? A. By listing figures. B. By giving examples. C. By explaining a concept. D. By citing experts’ words. 15. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage? A. To reveal secrets. B. To share emotions. C. To criticize a decision. D. To describe a phenomenon. 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了假新闻社会现象背后的原因主要是人的传播，普通观众认为实际数据不那么有说服力因为他们更容易情绪化。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“This is because misinformation originates with, and is spread by, fellow humans.(这是因为错误信息起源于人类同胞，并由人类同胞传播)”可知，人的因素促成了“假新闻”的传播。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“In a perfectly sensible, logical world, someone who is loosely connected with a certain field or industry wouldn’t have the same influence as actual data, or the leading experts in the field. But humans aren’t perfectly sensible, logical creatures and neither is the world we live in.(在一个完全理性、合乎逻辑的世界里，与某个领域或行业联系不紧密的人，不会像实际数据或该领域的顶尖专家那样具有同样的影响力。但人类并不是完全明智、合乎逻辑的生物，我们生活的世界也不是)”可知，普通观众认为实际数据不那么有说服力因为他们更容易情绪化。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The ability to think rationally and analytically is a relatively recent addition to our mental abilities (in the evolutionary sense). And it costs our brains a lot of energy and effort, The more established, fundamental systems in our brain, which shape memory and learning, are heavily reliant on emotion. The more emotionally stimulating something is, the easier it is to remember. That’s why we can spend months revising the material for a crucial school exam, but struggle to remember any of it once we’ve passed. Meanwhile, the embarrassing tine we slipped and landed on our backside in the school canteen. that memory will last until our dying day.(理性思考和分析的能力是相对较新的心智能力（在进化的意义上）。我们大脑中形成记忆和学习的更成熟、更基本的系统严重依赖于情感。越是能激发情感的东西，就越容易被记住。这就是为什么我们可以花几个月的时间复习一场重要的学校考试的材料，但一旦我们通过了，就很难记住任何内容。与此同时，我们尴尬地滑倒在学校食堂里。这种记忆将持续到我们死去的那一天)”可推知，作者在第4段通过举例阐述他的观点。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“The recent spread of “fake news” may make it seem like misinformation is a relatively modern invention. But falsehoods (假话) and wild claims have been part of human culture for about as long as it’s existed. This is because misinformation originates with, and is spread by, fellow humans.(最近“假新闻”的传播可能会让人觉得错误信息是一种相对现代的发明。但是，只要人类文化存在，谎言和疯狂的主张就已经成为人类文化的一部分。这是因为错误信息起源于人类同胞，并由人类同胞传播)”可知，文章主要说明了假新闻社会现象背后的原因主要是人的传播，普通观众认为实际数据不那么有说服力因为他们更容易情绪化。由此推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是描述一种现象。故选D。 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。 Overcoming barriers to exercising If you’re having trouble beginning an exercise plan or following through, you’re not alone. Detailed exercise instructions and workout plans are just a click awav. But knowing how and why to exercise was far from enough. Making exercise a habit takes more. ___16___ While practical concerns like a busy schedule or poor health can make exercise more challenging, for most of us, the biggest barriers are mental. Maybe it’s a lack of self-confidence that keeps you from taking positive steps. ___17___ . We’ve all been there at some point. There are steps you can take to make exercise-more fun and active. You don’t have to spend hours in a gym or force yourself into dull or painful activities to experience the physical and mental benefits of exercise. ___18___ In fact, adding just modest amounts of physical activity to your weekly routine can have a profound effect on your mental and emotional health. Research shows that self-sympathy increases the likelihood that you’ll succeed in any attempt. So, don’t blame yourself too much for your current fitness level. ___19___ Instead, look at your past mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow. ___20___ Try not to be discouraged by what you can’t accomplish or how far you have to go to reach your fitness goals. Instead, focus on consistency. While the improvements in mood and energy levels may happen quickly, the physical payoff will come in time. A. Maybe your passion dies down. B. A little exercise is better than nothing. C. Expecting too much only leads to frustration. D. You know there are great reasons to exercise. E. All that will do is cause you to lose motivation. F. You need the right mindset and a smart approach. G. Many of us are struggling to get into the motionless state. 【答案】16. F 17. A 18. B 19. E 20. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了如何克服锻炼的障碍。 【16题详解】 根据上文“But knowing how and why to exercise was far from enough. Making exercise a habit takes more.(但是，知道如何以及为什么锻炼是远远不够的。让锻炼成为一种习惯需要更多。)”可知，上文提到知道如何和为什么要锻炼是远远不够的，要使锻炼成为一种习惯需要更多。这里需要表达的是除了知道如何和为什么要锻炼外，还需要正确的心态和聪明的方法。F项：You need the right mindset and a smart approach.(你需要正确的心态和聪明的方法。)符合语境。故选F。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Maybe it’s a lack of self-confidence that keeps you from taking positive steps.(也许是缺乏自信让你无法采取积极的措施。)”可知，上文提到可能是缺乏自信阻止了你迈出积极的步伐，这里需要表达的是另一种可能的原因，即激情的消退。A项：Maybe your passion dies down.(也许你的激情消退了。)与上文构成并列关系，符合语境。故选A。 【18题详解】 根据上文“You don’t have to spend hours in a gym or force yourself into dull or painful activities to experience the physical and mental benefits of exercise.(你不必花几个小时在健身房或强迫自己进行枯燥或痛苦的活动来体验锻炼对身心的好处。)”可知，上文提到不必花费数小时在健身房或强迫自己进行无聊或痛苦的活动来体验锻炼带来的身心益处，这暗示了即使是少量的锻炼也比没有锻炼要好。B项：A little exercise is better than nothing.(一点锻炼总比没有强。)正好符合这一观点，进一步强调了即使是少量的锻炼也能带来益处，符合语境。故选B。 【19题详解】 根据上文“So, don’t blame yourself too much for your current fitness level.( 所以，不要为你目前的健康水平过多地责备自己。)”和下文“Instead, look at your past mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow.(相反，把你过去的错误看作是学习和成长的机会。)”可知，上文提到“不要过多责怪自己目前的身体状况”，下文又提到“相反，把过去的错误看作学习和成长的机会”，这暗示着责怪自己会导致负面后果。E项：All that will do is cause you to lose motivation.(那只会让你失去动力。)正好符合这一逻辑，即责怪自己会削弱动力，与后文形成对比，符合语境。故选E。 【20题详解】 根据下文“Try not to be discouraged by what you can’t accomplish or how far you have to go to reach your fitness goals.(不要因为你不能完成的事情或者你要走多远才能达到你的健身目标而气馁。)”可知，下文提到“不要被不能完成的事情或达到健身目标还有多远所困扰”，这暗示了过高的期望可能会导致挫败感。C项：Expecting too much only leads to frustration.(期望过高只会带来挫败感。)符合语境。故选C。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分 15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 SpoGomi is a sport involving litter-picking by teams of three. You’re given an area of 1.5 sq km, and have to ___21___ as much litter as possible within an hour. The litter is then ___22___. The team with the most wins. We ___23___ the first SpoGomi world cup last August. ___24___ we were drawn to taking part because of a free trip abroad. Upon arriving, we walked around the competition area, and thought about the ___25___ of people who drop litter：probably typically people who were drinking. That helped us narrow down where to go. Another ___26___ was that we were young and physically fit. We like the ___27___ element of the sport, whereas people from other countries are ___28___ more by environmental interests. With 21 nations participating, the competition was ___29___. After the first half, we were second. My muscles were ____30____ and I felt completely exhausted from the summer heat, but we had this feeling of being on the edge of something ____31____. We had to just keep ____32____. In the second half we pulled ahead because we ____33____ an area no one else had been to. We ended up coming first with 57kg of rubbish collected. Without the competition, I wouldn’t have been someone who would have picked up litter off the street before. Now we are just much more ____34____ of it. Once you’re drawn into SpoGomi, your attitude towards litter and how you ____35____ completely changes. 21. A. load B. store C. collect D. bury 22. A. priced B. labeled C. sorted D. weighed 23. A. held up B. headed for C. broke through D. put off 24. A. Gradually B. Immediately C. Constantly D. Initially 25. A. profile B. shape C. wisdom D. mood 26. A. advantage B. adventure C. preference D. priority 27. A. educational B. competitive C. sensitive D. recreational 28. A. assessed B. protected C. favored D. motivated 29. A. intense B. fair C. smooth D. friendly 30. A. relaxed B. growing C. aching D. strengthened 31. A. amazing B. familiar C. ordinary D. complex 32. A. training B. watching C. pushing D. waiting 33. A. monitored B. deserted C. occupied D. discovered 34. A. guilty B. nervous C. envious D. aware 35. A. conclude B. contribute C. compete D. complain 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了SpoGomi这项团队捡垃圾的体育活动，作者所在的队伍如何通过策略和体能优势赢得比赛，以及这项活动如何改变了作者对垃圾的态度。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：给你一个1.5平方公里的区域，你必须在一小时内收集尽可能多的垃圾。A. load装载；B. store存储；C. collect收集；D. bury埋藏。根据空后“as much liter as possible within an hour”和下文“rubbish collected”可知，你必须在一小时内尽可能地收集垃圾。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后称一称垃圾的重量。A. priced定价；B. labeled标记；C. sorted分类；D. weighed称重，根据后文“We ended up coming first with 57 kg of rubbish collected.”可知，说明垃圾被称重。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：去年8月，我们前往首届斯波戈米世界杯。A. held up举起；B. headed for前往；C. broke through突破；D. put off推迟。根据空后“we were drawn to taking part because of a free trip abroad”可知，我们前往参加首届斯波戈米世界杯。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：最初我们被吸引参加是因为一次免费出国旅行。A. Gradually逐渐地；B. Immediately立即：C. Constantly不断地；D. Initially最初。根据下文“we were drawn to taking part because of a free trip abroad”可知，最初被吸引参加的原因是一次免费出国旅行，故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：到达后，我们在比赛区走了一圈，思考了一下乱扔垃圾的人的情况：可能是典型的酗酒者。A. profile特征；B. shape形状；C. wisdom智慧；D. mood情绪，根据下句“probably typically people who were drinking”可知，作者一行思考了一下乱扔垃圾的人的情况。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：另一个优势是我们年轻身体健康。A. advantage优势；B. adventure冒险；C. preference偏好；D. priority优先事项。根据空前的“That helped us narrow down where to go.”和空后的“we were young and physically fit”可知，我们年轻且身体健康是另一个优势。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们喜欢这项运动的竞争因素，而来自其他国家的人则更多地受到环境利益的驱使。A. educational教育性的；B. competitive竞争性的；C. sensitive敏感的；D. recreational娱乐性的。根据后文“After the first half, we were second.”可知，我们参加首届斯波戈米世界杯是因为我们喜欢这项运动的竞争因素，故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们喜欢这项运动的竞争因素，而来自其他国家的人则更多地受到环境利益的驱使。A. assessed评估：B. protected保护：C. favored偏爱：D. motivated激励。根据空前的“We like the ___7___ element of the sport”和空后的“more by environmental interests”可知，我们喜欢的是竞争因素，其他人则更多地受到环境利益的激励。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有21个国家参加，竞争非常激烈。A. intense激烈的；B. fair公平的；C. smooth顺利的；D. friendly友好的。根据空前“With 21 nations participating”可知，有21个国家参加，说明竞争非常激烈。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的肌肉酸痛，夏天的炎热让我筋疲力尽，但我们有一种身于奇妙事物边缘的感觉。A. relaxed放松的；B. growing增长的：C. aching疼痛的；D. strengthened加强的。根据空后“and I felt completely exhausted from the summer heat”可知夏天的炎热让作者筋疲力尽，肌肉酸痛，故选C。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. amazing令人惊讶的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. ordinary普通的；D. complex复杂的。根据上句“My muscles were ___10___ and I felt completely exhausted from the summer heat”和but表示转折可知，我们感觉置身于奇妙事物边缘。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们必须继续努力。A. training训练；B. watching观看；C. pushing努力争取；D. waiting等待。根据前文“we were drawn to taking part because of a free trip abroad”和后文“In the second half we pulled ahead”可知，最初我们被吸引参加是因为一次免费出国旅行，我们必须继续努力争取。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在下半场，我们领先了，因为我们发现了一个别人没有去过的领域。A. monitored监控；B. deserted遗弃；C. occupied占领；D. discovered发现。根据空后“an area no one else had been to”可知，我们发现了一个别人没有去过的领域，因此我们收集到更多的垃圾，开始领先。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在我们只是更清楚地意识到了这一点。A. guilty内疚的；B. nervous紧张的；C. envious羡幕的；D. aware意识到的。根据上句“Without the competition, I wouldn’t have been someone who would have picked up litter off the street before.”可知，如果没有这次比赛，我就不会成为在街上捡垃圾的人。说明现在我们更清楚地意识到了这一点。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一旦你被吸引到SpoGomi，你对垃圾的态度和你的贡献会完全改变。A. conclude结束；B. contribute贡献：C. compete竞争；D. complain抱怨。根据前文“Without the competition, I wouldn’t have been someone who would have picked up litter off the street before.”和“Once you’re drawn into SpoGomi”可知，如果没有这次比赛，我就不会成为在街上捡垃圾的人，参加了这次比赛，对垃圾的态度改变了，你如何做出贡献也改变了。故选B。 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。 Baiyang Lake, also known as Lake Baiyangdian, is located in the Xiong’an New Area of Baoding. As the largest freshwater lake in North China, it has gained ___36___ (recognize) as the “Pearl of North China” due to its breathtaking scenery and unique ecological functions. It is referred to ___37___ the Kidney of North China. The old Chinese movie “Zhang Ga, the Soldier Boy” is famous for the lake ___38___ Zhang Ga lived. With the beautiful lotus, flourishing reeds and plenty of fish. Lake Baiyangdian is ___39___ (precise) like that lake. ___40___ (serve) as a crucial waterway, Baiyangdian Lake occupies an import ant location in the ancient basin of the North China Plain. Throughout the Northern Song Dynasty, the imperial court continually ___41___ (expand) the marshlands, resulting in the formation of a winding “Water Great Wall.” Over time, Baiyangdian Lake ___42___ (remain) steadfast (不变的) in fulfilling crucial ecological roles from storing floodwater to regulating the climate. However, the lake almost dried out because of climate change from 1983 to 1988. Local governments launched 26 rehabilitation projects in 2005 ___43___ (restore) and improve Lake Baiyangdian’s ecological environment. Now, the beauty of Lake Baiyangdian resembles the one ___44___ (describe) in “Zhang Ga, the Soldier Boy”, attracting visitors who hope to take ____45____ glance at the vivid lotus, flourishing reeds and the clear lake water. 【答案】36. recognition 37. as 38. where 39. precisely 40. Serving 41. expanded 42. has remained 43. to restore 44. described 45. a 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章了介绍中国北方最大的淡水湖——白洋淀（又称白洋湖）。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：作为华北地区最大的淡水湖，它因其迷人的风景和独特的生态功能而获得了“华北明珠”的赞誉。空处需填名词recognition，作宾语，表抽象概念，不可数。故填recognition。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：它被称为华北之肾。be referred to as为固定搭配，意为“被称作”。故填as。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：中国老电影《小兵张嘎》因张嘎居住的那个湖而闻名。空处引导定语从句，先行词the lake，在定语从句中作地点状语，需用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：白洋淀就是那个湖。修饰介词短语，需用副词precisely，作状语。故填precisely。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：作为重要的水路，白洋淀在华北平原的古盆地中占有重要的位置。 occupies作谓语，空处需填非谓语动词，Baiyangdian Lake和serve as为逻辑上的主谓关系，需填现在分词形式，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Serving。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：整个北宋时期，朝廷不断扩展沼泽地，形成了一道蜿蜒曲折的“水上长城”。设空处作谓语，根据“Throughout the Northern Song Dynasty”可知，此处陈述过去发生的事情，使用一般过去时。故填expanded。 【42题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：随着时间的推移，白洋淀一直坚定地履行着从储存洪水到调节气候的重要生态作用。根据时间状语“Over time”可知，使用现在完成时，主语为Baiyangdian Lake，助动词用has。故填has remained。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：2005年，地方政府实施了26个修复工程，恢复和改善了白洋淀的生态环境。此处作目的状语，需用动词不定式。故填to restore。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：如今，白洋淀的美景就像《小兵张嘎》中描述的那样，吸引着游客，他们希望能看一眼生动的荷花，茂盛的芦苇和清澈的湖水。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，the one和describe为逻辑上的动宾关系，需用过去分词形式。故填described。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：同上。take a glance at为固定搭配，意为“瞥一眼”。故填a。 第四部分 写作(共两节;满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，本周末国外友好学校学生将参观你校的“最美校园”(the Beauty of Campus) 学生摄影作品展。请用英文准备一篇解说词。内容包括： 1．表示欢迎； 2．相关介绍。 注意： 1．词数80左右； 2．开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Distinguished friends, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Distinguished friends, Welcome to our school for the “Beauty of Campus” student photography exhibition. It’s a pleasure to have you here to share the unique charm of our campus through the lens of our talented students. The exhibition showcases a variety of photos, capturing the essence of our campus life, from the vibrant colors of spring to the serene beauty of winter. Each photograph is a story, a moment frozen in time, reflecting the creativity and passion of our young photographers. We hope you enjoy this visual journey and find inspiration in the beauty that surrounds us every day. Please feel free to explore and engage with the students about their work. Enjoy your visit! 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。要求考生介绍一下学校举办的最美校园摄影展。 【详解】1. 词汇积累： 独特魅力：unique charm → rarity, distinctiveness 镜头：lens → aperture, optic 创意：creativity → originality, imagination 灵感：inspiration → motivation, influence 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：It’s a pleasure to have you here to share the unique charm of our campus through the lens of our talented students. 拓展句：It’s a pleasure that we could have you here to share the unique charm of our campus through the lens of our talented students. 【点睛】【高分句型1】The exhibition showcases a variety of photos, capturing the essence of our campus life, from the vibrant colors of spring to the serene beauty of winter.（现在分词作状语） 【高分句型2】Each photograph is a story, a moment frozen in time, reflecting the creativity and passion of our young photographers.（现在分词作状语，独立主格结构） 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，’使之构成一篇完整的短文。 A Birthday Surprise I stood at the kitchen window watching Papa as he sat in the old, wooden lawn chair staring out at the lake. Ralph, his old black dog, lay on the ground at his side. Papa’s hand absently stroked (抚摩) the head of his old companion as they dreamed the dreams of old men and old dogs in the evening sun. “He does this day after day?” I asked Mama. She nodded, sadness filling her eyes. “I don’t know what to do for him. There is a strong desire in his eyes that I can’t satisfy -a desire for the past. The past can’t be brought back to the present. Once days are gone, they are gone forever,” Mama sighed. “I’m going down to talk to him,” I said. I called out to Papa and handed him a cup of coffee. “What are you and Ralph thinking about all these hours you spend out here?” I asked, “We’re not thinking,” he said softly. “We’re wishing.” I sat on the grass beside his chair. “Wishing for what?” “For the impossible, I suppose,” he sighed. “You always told me that nothing was impossible if you wanted it badly enough and were willing to work hard for it,” I reminded him. He laughed softly, but there was no amusement in the sound. “But Ralph and I have come to learn that when you reach our age, some things are actually impossible.” “Maybe I can help you. What do you want so badly?” I asked. Papa grinned (咧嘴大笑), and his eyes shone brightly at the thought of his dream becoming a reality. “Ralph and I want to fix up the old boat and go out on the lake again. We used to spend all day out on the lake, fishing, drinking beer and eating sandwiches,” Papa said. Yes, I remember. When I was young, Papa and Ralph often enjoyed themselves on the lake on weekends. They’d start for home when the sun went down, totally satisfied with themselves and with life. Now, Papa was almost eighty-five years old and had a heart condition, so Mama was horrified by the idea of him going out on the lake again at first. But eventually I managed to convince her. 注意： 1. 续写词数应150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 After Mama agreed, I persuaded my friends to join in my secret plan. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On the day of Papa’s birthday, we were all eager to give him a surprise. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version After Mama agreed, I persuaded my friends to join in my secret plan. I decided to fix up the old boat. The boat didn’t fall apart, and the paint had faded and cracked. We spent several weekends repairing and painting the boat. I replaced the faded and cracked seat cushions while my friends repaired the motor. We expected Papa to be proud of the boat a s he and Ralph went out on the lake again. Tired as we were, we were happy to complete the restoration. I wouldn’t let off the secret until Papa’s birthday. Then came the day and we were all eager to give him a surprise. He could hardly believe his eyes when we showed him the new boat. Then we said “Happy birthday” to him in chorus, and he was so touched that tears blurred his eyes. After that, we put sandwiches and dog biscuits on it while Mama also bought Papa a new hat. Soon, we all stood by the lake and watched as Papa and Ralph sailed away, Papa waving and laughing. Seeing him so happy, I felt that everything I did for him was rewarding. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者为了让父亲开心，于是和朋友一起把父亲的旧船修好，让父亲可以和朋友出海，父亲也非常感动。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“妈妈同意后，我说服我的朋友们加入我的秘密计划。”可知，第一段可描写作者和朋友修理船的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“到了那天，我们都迫不及待地想给他一个惊喜”可知，第二段可描写父亲看到惊喜的反应。 2.续写线索：开始修理船——完成修复工作——给父亲惊喜——父亲感动——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①看到：see/spot ②修理：repair/fix up ③完成：complete/finish 情绪类 ①高兴：happy/glad ②值得的：rewarding/worthy 【点睛】[高分句型1] Tired as we were, we were happy to complete the restoration. (运用了as引导的让步状语从句的半倒装结构) [高分句型2] Seeing him so happy, I felt that everything I did for him was rewarding. (运用了现在分词作状语、that引导的宾语从句以及省略关系代词that的定语从句修饰先行词everything ) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$