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22级英语限时练 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 are the speakers mainly talking about? A.A fun hobby. B.A big room. C.A beautiful painting. 2.Why does Jack telephone Lisa? A.To debate. B.To apologize. C.To advertise. 3.What will Carl do this weekend? A.Write a paper. B.Do experiments. C.Climb mountains. 4.Why will the man go to Canada? A.To study. B.To go sightseeing C.To improve his English 5.When will the flight take off? A.At 2:30 pm. B.At 3:30 pm. C.At 4:30 pm 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.Why does the woman start a conversation with the man? A.To tell amazing news. B.To share her hobby. C.To recommend a major. 7.What is the woman's mom going to do as a retiree? A.Focus on her family. B.Hire a private teacher. C.Study at an adult university. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.How did Jane get to Shanghai? A.By bus. B.By plane. C.By car. 9.What will the man do tomorrow morning? A. Clean the house. B.Water flowers. C.Go shopping 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10.What happened to Barry on the way back to Shenzhen? A.He got seasick. B.He fell asleep. C.He took medicine. 11.What does Barry think of his experience of visiting tourist attractions in Macau? A.Embarrassing. B.Pleasing. C.Tiring. 12.How much did Barry spend on the trip to Macau in total? A.800 yuan. B.1,240 yuan. C.1,700 yuan. 13.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.At home. B.On a ship. C.In an office. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What made Bob become a teacher? A.A lasting passion for education. B.An outgoing personality. C.Advice from friends. 15.What does Bob think is the best part of being a teacher? A.Closely relating to students. B.Having a sense of pride. C.Updating his insight. 16.What do open discussions help Bob's students have? A.A good memory. B.Critical thinking. C.Great scores. 17.What is Bob's father? A.A doctor. B.A lawyer. C.A financial adviser. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What is used as the introduction to the news report? A.A well-known saying. B.An audience comment. C.A historic event. 19.What did the construction of the path have to rely on? A.Advanced technology. B.Large machines. C.Physical work. 20.What is Niu Hesong like? A.Forgiving. B.Self-respecting. C.Determined. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The HSK is a globally-run standardized test of Chinese language ability for non-native speakers. Whether you seek to ensure qualifications for scholarships or gain an advantage in the job market or a related academic field, an HSK pass will serve you well. But, of course, many learners also find an exam to be an excellent source of motivation! Working with the Chinese Testing Centre, we are delighted to announce that our Institute will continue to offer opportunities for interested candidates to sit 2024 HSK Exams which will be in-person exams only. The next offline exam will take place on Sunday, 19 May. Please visit HSK Exams Official Page to register. A recent passport photo is required when completing the registration form. A standard 2-inch identification photo no larger than 100kb must be sent to info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk after you register the exam online. Your admission ticket can be printed in the exam registration system after the registration closes. On the exam date, you MUST bring your admission ticket and the identification document, or you will not be able to sit the exam on the day. Examination Fees: HSK offline HSK1 HSK2 HSK3 HSK4 HSK5 HSK6 Standard £10.00 £20.00 £3000 £40.00 £50.00 £60.00 Please note that if you want to book more than one exam level, you need to go through the booking process for each item you wish to book and pay correspondingly. For postage and packing, extra £3.00 is required for each level. 1. What benefit will an HSK pass bring? A. Qualifying for scholarships. B. Getting a dream job. C. Having academic exchange. D. Improving examination skills. 2. What is a necessity when you register for the HSK? A. A recent passport photo. B. A standard 2-inch ID photo. C. A printed admission ticket. D. An identification document. 3. How much do you pay if you want to book HSK3 and HSK4 with postage and packing? A. £33.00. B. £43.00. C. £70.00. D. £76.00. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2024年HSK汉语水平考试的报名信息、考试要求及费用详情，强调了考试对非母语者的益处与动机作用。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Whether you seek to ensure qualifications for scholarships or gain an advantage in the job market or a related academic field, an HSK pass will serve you well.(无论你是想确保获得奖学金的资格，还是想在就业市场或相关学术领域获得优势，HSK通行证都会很好地为你服务)”可知，HSK通行证会让你有资格获得奖学金。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段的“Please visit HSK Exams Official Page to register.A recent passport photo is required when completing the registration form.(请访问HSK考试官方页面进行注册。填写登记表时需要护照近照)”可知，报名时需要近期的护照照片。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据费用部分，HSK3的费用是£30.00，HSK4的费用是£40.00，以及最后一段的“For postage and packing, extra £3.00 is required for each level.(邮费和包装费，每层需额外支付3.00英镑)”可知，再加上每级邮寄和包装的额外费用£3.00（共两次），所以总费用为： 30 + 40 + 3 + 3 = £ 76.00 。故选D。 B When Chui-Lian Lee and Valentina Gomez started on their academic journeys as textile (织物) developing and marketing majors at the Fashion Institute of Technology, they were eager to learn more about the clothing industry. Some of the things they ended up learning shocked them. They found out that roughly 11 million tons of textile waste end up in landfill each year, and the chemicals and gases that emerge during decomposition pollute the earth. Every single class that they joined, they’d go through the impacts and it’d be like, “Okay, cotton has this large of a water footprint and people are turning to organic cotton, but that’s not really a solution because of these reasons.” Or “People are looking at recycled polyester (涤纶) but that’s not great because it still releases microplastics.” As every solution they learned about came with drawbacks, they both wound up feeling really frustrated. It wasn’t until the two joined a class on the application of biotechnology to the manufacturing of clothing that they realized there could be a more environmentally friendly option for the fashion industry. Lee and Gomez learned that they could use specially engineered proteins to create a fiber that avoids plastics and degrades (分解) naturally, and then the idea for Werewool was born. “By changing how we are creating the fibers that make up our clothing, we can change the entire life cycle of our clothing and their end-of-life impacts on the environment, avoiding pollution from plastics,” Lee explains. The early-stage biotech company focusing on developing biodegradable fibers for the textile industry initially started as a research project that involved many sleepless nights in the lab. After winning the H&M Global Change Award in 2020, the project launched into a company. Over four years and 4.5 million dollars in funding later, Werewool now has 12 employees and has begun working with brands to develop clothing out of their protein-based fibers, with the hope of launching products in 2025. By 2030, 125,000 tons of fiber is expected to enter the market, which is about 390 million shirts. “Our goal has always been to make the fashion industry friendly to nature,” says Lee. 4. What surprised Lee and Gomez when they learned about the clothing industry? A. A wide range of textiles are produced every year. B. There are many poisonous chemicals in clothing. C. Clothing industry brings harm to the environment. D The textile waste is quite difficult to break down. 5. Why are organic cotton and recycled polyester mentioned? A. To present features of organic clothing. B. To introduce methods of recycling textile waste. C. To show they’re not good options for sustainability. D. To explain it is essential to reduce the water footprint. 6. What can we learn about Werewool according to the passage? A. It has a bright prospect. B. It funds research on textile waste. C. It proves to be highly profitable. D. It pioneers in plastics decomposition. 7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. Werewool Makes Fashion Green B. Breakthroughs in Applied Biotechnology C. Lee and Gomez’s Academic Journeys D. New Protein-based Fibers Hit the Market 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. A 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，讲述了Chui-Lian Lee和Valentina Gomez创立了Werewool公司，它致力于开发可生物降解的纤维，使时尚更环保。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Some of the things they ended up learning shocked them. They found out that roughly 11 million tons of textile waste end up in landfill each year, and the chemicals and gases that emerge during decomposition pollute the earth.(他们最终学到的一些东西震惊了他们。他们发现，每年大约有1100万吨纺织垃圾被填埋，在分解过程中产生的化学物质和气体污染了地球)”可知，当Lee和Gomez知道服装业给环境带来危害时，他们很惊讶。故选C。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Every single class that they joined, they’d go through the impacts and it’d be like, “Okay, cotton has this large of a water footprint and people are turning to organic cotton, but that’s not really a solution because of these reasons.” Or “People are looking at recycled polyester (涤纶) but that’s not great because it still releases microplastics.” As every solution they learned about came with drawbacks, they both wound up feeling really frustrated.(他们参加的每一堂课，都会经历这些影响，他们会说，“好吧，棉花有这么大的水足迹，人们正在转向有机棉花，但由于这些原因，这并不是一个真正的解决方案。”或者“人们正在考虑回收聚酯，但这并不好，因为它仍然会释放微塑料。”因为他们了解的每个解决方案都有缺点，所以他们都感到非常沮丧。)”可知，文章提到有机棉花和回收聚酯是为了证明它们不是可持续发展的好选择。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Lee and Gomez learned that they could use specially engineered proteins to create a fiber that avoids plastics and degrades (分解) naturally, and then the idea for Werewool was born. “By changing how we are creating the fibers that make up our clothing, we can change the entire life cycle of our clothing and their end-of-life impacts on the environment, avoiding pollution from plastics,” Lee explains.(李和戈麦斯了解到，他们可以使用特殊工程蛋白来制造一种纤维，这种纤维可以避免塑料，并且可以自然降解，于是，Werewool诞生了。李解释说:“通过改变我们制造服装纤维的方式，我们可以改变服装的整个生命周期以及它们的寿命结束对环境的影响，避免塑料污染。”)”可知，Werewool前景广阔。故选A。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章全文尤其是第三段“Lee and Gomez learned that they could use specially engineered proteins to create a fiber that avoids plastics and degrades (分解) naturally, and then the idea for Werewool was born.(李和戈麦斯了解到，他们可以使用特殊工程蛋白来制造一种纤维，这种纤维可以避免塑料，并且可以自然降解，于是，Werewool诞生了。)”可知，本文主要讲述了Chui-Lian Lee和Valentina Gomez创立了Werewool公司，它致力于开发可生物降解的纤维，使时尚更环保。A选项“Werewool让时尚更环保”适合作为本文标题。故选A。 C Quiet Parks International (QPI) have got every reason to award Quiet Trail to the Niobrara National Scenic River this year, making it the other Quiet Trail in the world after Cuifeng Lake Trail, Taiwan. Kalli Kieborz, Director of Niobrara Council, received the award for their assistance in managing and protecting its natural resources, including natural quiet, since 1997. This Award concluded a two-year process that included exploring the full length of the river to collect qualitative and quantitative acoustic (听觉的) data. Gordon Hempton, cofounder of QPI, stated, “Our testing process is very exact. Beyond collecting standard acoustic data, each team member must agree unhesitatingly that natural quiet existed throughout the testing period. The river’s splendid geologic landscape, unusual atmospheric conditions and outstanding wildlife all contributed to a positive outcome.” The Niobrara River is notable for its beauty, ecological importance, and recreational appeal in the northern Great Plains, U.S.. Six major ecosystems meet in the Niobrara National Scenic River valley, resulting in a special mix of more than 160 plant and animal species. “It is filled with unique, even one-of-a-kind opportunities for the curious and adventurous visitors,” said John Ricks, Nebraska Tourism director. “97% of the U.S. population faces noise pollution from sources like flights and highways. In fact, the more quiet we have, the more we can see and hear about the world, so we are thrilled to be able to offer it at Niobrara National Scenic River. From a quiet starry night to peaceful natural escapes, it uncovers what cannot be enjoyed in many other places,” stated Susan Cook, another director. Areas like the Niobrara National Scenic River offer an opportunity to showcase quiet, unspoiled areas in a noisy world. Today, as people’s life is overloaded with noise, the intentional seeking-out of quiet areas is on the rise and with it, the opportunity to engage new travelers in visiting the beautiful, yet still largely hidden treasure of the wild. 8. Which of the following best describes the testing process? A. Flexible. B. Reliable. C. Simple. D. Loose. 9. What is a consequence of ecosystems meeting in the valley? A. Ecology imbalance. B. Biodiversity enrichment. C. Species competition. D. Tourism boost. 10. What does Susan Cook highlight in paragraph 4? A. The joy of winning the award. B. The outcome of noise pollution. C. The activities of enjoying quiet. D. The value of natural quiet. 11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To call on efforts to reconnect with nature. B. To inform the recognition of a quiet river. C. To display the challenges of protecting ecosystem. D. To stress the need to escape busyness of modern life. 【答案】8. B 9. B 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍了美国内布拉斯加州的一条河流获得了“安静公园国际组织”颁发的“安静小径奖”，并介绍了这条河流的特点和价值。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Our testing process is very exact.(我们的测试过程非常精确。)”可知测试过程非常精确，可推理出这个测试过程是非常可靠的。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Six major ecosystems meet in the Niobrara National Scenic River valley, resulting in a special mix of more than 160 plant and animal species.(六个主要的生态系统在尼欧布拉拉国家风景河流域交汇，形成了一个由 160 多种动植物组成的特殊混合体。)”可知，生态系统在山谷中的交汇导致了生物多样性的丰富。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段中“From a quiet starry night to peaceful natural escapes, it uncovers what cannot be enjoyed in many other places(从宁静的星空夜晚到宁静的自然逃亡，它揭示了在许多其他地方无法享受的东西)”可知，Susan Cook 强调了自然安静的价值。故答案为 D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Quiet Parks International (QPI) have got every reason to award Quiet Trail to the Niobrara National Scenic River this year, making it the other Quiet Trail in the world after Cuifeng Lake Trail, Taiwan.(安静公园国际组织（QPI）有充分的理由将安静小径奖授予尼欧布拉拉国家风景河流，使其成为继台湾翠峰湖小径之后世界上另一条安静小径。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为了告知一条安静的河流获得了认可。故选B。 D One day I typed into ChatGPT all about my upset feelings and it instantly responded, offering a list of practical advice. Nowadays millions of people are already turning to ChatGPT and specialist therapy (治疗) chatbots for convenient and inexpensive mental health support. Some experts say this is a boon. After all, AI, undisturbed by embarrassment and burnout, might be able to express empathy (同理心) more openly and tirelessly than humans. But others worry about the consequences of people seeking emotional support from machines that can only pretend to care. Some even wonder if the rise of so-called empathetic AI might change the way we interact with one another. Indeed, empathy is one of our species’ defining qualities, developing as it did in pace with social interaction. One recent analysis about empathy looked at 52 studies published between 1980 and 2019, which shows that the empathiser must first be able to recognize how the other person is feeling. They must also be affected by those emotions and differentiate between themselves and the other person, grasping that the other person’s feelings aren’t their own while still being able to imagine their experience. On the first point, in recent years, AI-powered chatbots have made progress in their ability to read human emotions, most powered by large language models (LLMs) that work by predicting which words are most likely to appear together based on training data. In this way, LLMs like ChatGPT can seemingly identify our feelings and respond appropriately most of the time. But when it comes to the other criteria, AI still misses the mark in many ways. Empathy is interpersonal, with continued feedback helping to perfect the empathiser’s response, which also requires some degree of intuitive (直觉的) awareness of an individual and their situation. All of this helps to explain conversations like the ones I had with ChatGPT. At the end of the day, despite talking to multiple chatbots online, I did what I knew I had to do all along: I picked up my phone and called a friend. 12. What does the underlined word “boon” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Trap. B. Prize. C. Blessing. D. Challenge. 13. What does the recent analysis show about empathy? A. It calls for clear communication. B. It starts with emotion identification. C. It rules out individual difference. D. It depends on rich imagination. 14. What can AI do according to paragraph 4? A. Provide data-driven feedback. B. Recognize one’s real desire. C. Update large language models. D. Predict one’s behavior by intuition. 15. What does the author think of ChatGPT? A. Its development should be sped up. B. Its intelligence is winning more favor. C. Its application should be strictly managed. D. Its artificial kindness is no match for humans’. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了AI聊天机器人在提供心理支持方面的利弊，以及与人类真正同理心的差距。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段的“After all, AI, undisturbed by embarrassment and burnout, might be able to express empathy (同理心) more openly and tirelessly than humans.(毕竟，人工智能不受尴尬和倦怠的影响，可能比人类更公开、更不知疲倦地表达同理心)”可知，这里提到人工智能因为不受尴尬和疲惫的影响，可能在表达同理心上比人类更开放、不知疲倦，因此对于某些专家来说，这是人工智能在心理健康支持方面的优势，是一种好事。所以boon在这里意为“好事，益处”。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段的“One recent analysis about empathy looked at 52 studies published between 1980 and 2019, which shows that the empathiser must first be able to recognize how the other person is feeling.(最近一项关于移情的分析对1980年至2019年间发表的52项研究进行了研究，结果表明，移情者必须首先能够识别对方的感受)”可知，关于同理心的最近分析表明，同理心的首要条件是能够识别另一个人的感受。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的“On the first point, in recent years, Al-powered chatbots have made progress in their ability to read human emotions, most powered by large language models (LLMs) that work by predicting which words are most likely to appear together based on training data. In this way, LLMs like ChatGPT can seemingly identify our feelings and respond appropriately most of the time.(关于第一点，近年来，Al驱动的聊天机器人在读取人类情绪的能力方面取得了进展，最有力的是大型语言模型（LLM），该模型通过根据训练数据预测哪些单词最有可能出现在一起。这样，像ChatGPT这样的LLM似乎可以识别我们的感受，并在大多数时候做出适当的反应)”可知，人工智能如ChatGPT能够识别我们的情感并做出适当的反应，这是基于大量语言模型对数据的预测能力，即能够提供数据驱动的反馈。故选A。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段的“But when it comes to the other criteria, AI still misses the mark in many ways. Empathy is interpersonal, with continued feedback helping to perfect the empathiser’s response, which also requires some degree of intuitive (直觉的) awareness of an individual and their situation.(但当谈到其他标准时，人工智能在许多方面仍然没有达到目标。移情是一种人际关系，持续的反馈有助于完善移情者的反应，这也需要对个人及其处境有一定程度的直觉意识)”以及最后一段的“At the end of the day, despite talking to multiple chatbots online, I did what I knew I had to do all along: I picked up my phone and called a friend.(一天结束时，尽管我在网上与多个聊天机器人交谈，但我还是做了我一直知道必须做的事：拿起手机给一个朋友打了电话)”可知，作者在与多个聊天机器人交谈后，最终还是选择给朋友打电话寻求情感支持。这表明，虽然ChatGPT能提供一定的帮助，但在作者看来，它的人工善意仍然不能与真实的人类情感交流相比。由此可推知，作者认为它的人工善意无法与人类的相比。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。 It’s fair to say that many parents focus a lot of energy — and worry! — on protecting their small kids from risky situations. But this past weekend, reporter Ellen Barry published a piece about a growing movement in Britain: people are bringing risk into the playground experience. ____16____ It contrasts with sheltering kids with the less demanding facilities typical of playgrounds. As Barry puts it, including limited risk into our kids’ playtime may be taking a step toward healthier child development. He cites a sign posted outside the Princess Diana Playground in London’s Kensington Gardens. ____17____ They are intentionally provided, so that your kids can develop an appreciation of risk in a controlled play environment. ____18____ Communities in Australia, Canada, and Sweden are making similar changes to their playgrounds. They want kids to learn and grow by facing challenges they can handle, Barry reports. Controlled risk at play time — where, after all, the children are still under close supervision (监护) — would seem a good addition to the free-range child movement. In that initiative, it’s suggested that free-range kids take walks in nature or ride public transportation on their own. ____19____ Besides, considering child development from an evolutionary (进化的) view offers more backing. Our long journey through time and nature has made us who we are today, with behaviors, thoughts and bodies shaped. ____20____ Looking at this bigger picture helps us understand why people make such a choice. A. Kids learn best while playing. B. More exploration is expected. C. It says it’s okay for kids to take some risks. D. Limited-risk playgrounds begin to catch on. E. The idea is to help kids become tough and strong. F. Generally, they are encouraged to get outside and acquire independent skills. G. It is therefore important to let kids do things that match how they naturally grow. 【答案】16. E 17. C 18. D 19. F 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，文章介绍了英国一项正在发展的运动——人们正在把风险代入游乐场体验的影响及人们对此的看法。 【16题详解】 前文“But this past weekend, reporter Ellen Barry published a piece about a growing movement in Britain: people are bringing risk into the playground experience.(但就在刚刚过去的这个周末，记者艾伦·巴里发表了一篇文章，内容是关于英国一项正在发展的运动：人们正在把风险带入游乐场体验)”及下文“It contrasts with sheltering kids with the less demanding facilities typical of playgrounds.(这与为孩子们提供不那么苛刻的设施的游乐场形成了对比)”可知，E选项“这个想法是为了帮助孩子们变得坚强。”表明前文这项运动的目的，且这项运动与下文提到的“为孩子们提供不那么苛刻的设施的游乐场”形成了对比。故选E。 【17题详解】 前文“He cites a sign posted outside the Princess Diana Playground in London’s Kensington Gardens.(他举了伦敦肯辛顿花园戴安娜王妃游乐场外的一个牌子为例)”可知，前文提到张贴在游乐园外的一个牌子，C选项“它说孩子们可以冒险。”具体说明了牌子上写的内容，it代指前文的sign。故选C。 【18题详解】 后文“Communities in Australia, Canada, and Sweden are making similar changes to their playgrounds.(澳大利亚、加拿大和瑞典的社区也在对他们的游乐场做出类似的改变)”表明其余地方的游乐场做出了相应的改变，D选项“有限风险的游乐场开始流行起来。”总结下文 ，符合语境。故选D。 【19题详解】 前文“In that initiative, it’s suggested that free-range kids take walks in nature or ride public transportation on their own.(在这项倡议中，建议自由放养的孩子自己在大自然中散步或乘坐公共交通工具)”表明这项倡议的内容，F选项“一般来说，他们被鼓励到外面去学习独立的技能。”为前文的建议的目的，符合语境。故选F。 【20题详解】 前文“Our long journey through time and nature has made us who we are today, with behaviors, thoughts and bodies shaped.(我们在时间和自然中的漫长旅程造就了今天的我们，塑造了我们的行为、思想和身体)”可知，成长带来了好处，G选项“因此，让孩子做符合他们自然成长方式的事情是很重要的。”为前一句的结果，同时点明本文主题。故选G。 第二部分 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。 When the three women spotted an abandoned property in Providence, USA, they agreed this polluted parcel of land held ____21____. It was where their dream of a(an) ____22____ farm came true. Holland and her cofounders, Doggett and Purviance, ____23____ the 2.7-acre property, cleaned up the pollution and created an inner-city oasis (绿洲). Its name? What Cheer Flower Farm. Its ____24____? To give away all the flowers they grow to people in need. “We offer products to people who ____25____ flowers but don’t have access,” explains Doggett. “Flowers are a ____26____ symbol, not just for the selected few who can afford them. Receiving flowers energizes everyone.” Although the three got off to a ____27____ start-planting started in May, not as usual, they worked around the clock and ____28____ to donate roughly 10,000 flowers in their first growing season. “We want to ____29____ the state with flowers and we are very _____30_____ to make it work,” Purviance says. Now the farm regularly brings _____31_____ to people at local hospitals, senior centers and more. Purviance vividly remembers the first flowers she _____32_____ to a home-bound elderly woman. “Her face just _____33_____. It was as if a flash of light was coming from the top of Federal Hill.” Another young woman, who was just broke, thanked Purviance afterwards. “In the _____34_____ time of my life, even one flower lifts me up.” And that, is the true _____35_____ of a flower. 21. A. courage B. discovery C. promise D. comfort 22. A. friend B. individual C. health D. flower 23. A. purchased B. protected C. provided D. measured 24. A. procedure B. advice C. mission D. method 25. A. deserve B. study C. observe D. tend 26. A. traditional B. creative C. universal D. unique 27. A. late B. simple C. fine D. busy 28. A. continued B. happened C. managed D. hesitated 29. A. compare B. help C. combine D. blanket 30. A. nervous B. determined C. lucky D. surprised 31. A. trust B. joy C. pride D. honor 32. A. sold B. delivered C. returned D. showed 33. A. reddened B. relaxed C. wrinkled D. brightened 34. A. significant B. moving C. tough D. usual 35. A. moment B. secret C. story D. power 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. B 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了在美国Providence，三个女人发现了一块被遗忘的污染土地，她们决定将其变成一个梦想中的农场，种植花卉，将收获的花朵全部捐赠给有需要的人，展现了花朵的力量。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当这三个女人在美国普罗维登斯发现了一块被遗弃的土地时，她们同意这块被污染的土地是有希望的。A. courage勇气；B. discovery发现；C. promise希望，成功的迹象；D. comfort安慰。根据下文“It was where their dream of a(n) ____2____ farm came true.”可知，三个女人发现了一块废弃的土地，那是她们梦想开始的地方，所以，她们都认为这片土地是能带来希望的。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她们梦想的花场就是在那里实现的。A. friend朋友；B. individual个人；C. health健康；D. flower花朵。根据下文“What Cheer Flower Farm.”可知，她们想要将这片被污染的土地变成花场。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Holland和她的联合创始人Doggett和Purviance买下了这片2.7英亩的土地，清理了污染，创造了一个市中心的绿洲。A. purchased购买；B. protected保护；C. provided提供；D. measured测量。根据下文“the 2.7-acre property, cleaned up the pollution and created an inner-city oasis”可知，三个女人买下了这块地，开始工作。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它的使命？A. procedure手续，步骤；B. advice建议；C. mission使命；D. method方法。根据下文“To give away all the flowers they grow to people in need.(把她们种的所有花都送给有需要的人)”可知，这里说明了她们用这块地种花的使命。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Doggett解释说：“我们向那些值得获得花朵却没有机会的人提供产品。”A. deserve值得；B. study学习，研究；C. observe观察；D. tend倾向，照顾。根据“who ____5____ flowers but don’t have access”可知，who引导定语从句，表示这些花朵是给没有机会获得花，但是值得获得花朵的人的。故选A项。 26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：鲜花是一种普遍的象征，不仅仅是给少数能买得起花的人准备的。A. traditional传统的；B. creative有创意的；C. universal普遍的；D. unique独一无二的。根据下文“not just for the selected few who can afford them”可知，花朵是普遍的象征，不只是给能买得起花的人提供的。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然这三个人不像往常一样，在5月份开始种植的时间较晚，但她们夜以继日地工作，在第一个生长季节里捐出了大约1万朵花。A. late晚的；B. simple简单的；C. fine美好的；D. busy忙碌的。根据下文“in May, not as usual, they worked around the clock”并结合常识可知，五月种花有些晚，所以她们努力工作。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. continued继续；B. happened发生；C. managed（设法）完成；D. hesitated犹豫。根据下文“to donate roughly 10,000 flowers in their first growing season”和“to make it work”可知，她们成功地捐出了1万朵花。manage to do意思为：设法成功做。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Purviance说：“我们想用鲜花覆盖整个州，我们决心让它成功。”A. compare比较；B. help帮助；C. combine使结合，组合；D. blanket以厚层覆盖。根据下文“the state with flowers”可知，她们想要将花朵覆盖到整个洲。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. nervous紧张的；B. determined有决心的；C. lucky幸运的；D. surprised惊讶的。根据下文“to make it work”可知，她们对于自己的计划是有决心的。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，这个农场定期给当地医院、老年中心等地的人们带来欢乐。A. trust信任；B. joy欢乐；C. pride骄傲；D. honor荣耀。根据上文“to donate roughly 10,000 flowers in their first growing season”可知，她们捐赠花朵，给人们带来欢乐。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Purviance清楚地记得她第一次送花给一位居家的老妇人。A. sold卖；B. delivered传递，递送；C. returned还，返回；D. showed展示。根据上文“To give away all the flowers they grow to people in need.(把她们种的所有花都送给有需要的人)”和“Purviance vividly remembers the first flowers she ____12____ to a home-bound elderly woman.”可知，此处表示Purviance第一次将花递送给一个老妇人。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她突然面露喜色。A. reddened使变红；B. relaxed使放松；C. wrinkled起皱纹；D. brightened使明亮，面露喜色。根据下文“It was as if a flash of light was coming from the top of Federal Hill.(就好像联邦山顶上有一道闪光)”可知，老妇人收到花很高兴，脸上散发了喜悦的光芒。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在我生命的艰难时刻，即使一朵花也能使我振作。A. significant有意义的；B. moving感人的；C. tough艰难的；D. usual通常的，惯常的。根据下文“even one flower lifts me up”可知，在生命艰难的时刻，即使是一朵花也能让人振作。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这就是一朵花的真正力量。A. moment时刻；B. secret秘密；C. story故事；D. power力量。根据上文讲到三个女人的花朵送给了医院，老人院的人们，给他们带来了欢乐，使人们振作可知，这是花朵带来的力量。故选D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。 Woodcut New Year picture, a historic art form of woodcut painting, is for the occasion of Chinese Spring Festival. It features beautiful art designs with bright, delightful colors ____36____ fits the mood of the people longing for a happy life. Popular ____37____ (theme) of Woodcut New Year picture include house safeguard, family wishes, and prosperity. Customarily, hanging on the door ____38____ (keep) the dangerous spirits away are door gods (门神) while on the screen wall facing the door is a character “Fu” ____39____ indicates good fortune. Folk New Year picture emerged in pre-historical time and ____40____ (use) as the door god. The ____41____ (grow) of product economy and handicraft (手工艺) industry along with the advancement in printing during the Song Dynasty ____42____ (change) the manufacture of Chinese New Year picture from mainly hand-painting to woodcut painting, making it richer both ____43____ category and content. After being listed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006, woodcut New Year picture has enjoyed ____44____ (great) popularity, significantly influencing the artistic styles of other nations as well. The making of the picture, a package process from drafting, woodcut, painting, to hand painting touch-up, keeps millions of its lovers ____45____ (lose) in its striking beauty. 【答案】36. and 37. themes 38. to keep 39. which##that 40. was used 41. growth 42. changed 43. in 44. greater 45. lost 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了中国木刻年画的特点，历史和重要意义。 【36题详解】 考查连词。句意：它具有美丽的艺术设计，色彩明亮，令人愉快，符合人们渴望幸福生活的心情。根据features beautiful art designs和fits the mood可知，两个动词之间为并列关系，用并列连词and。故填and。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：木刻年画的流行主题包括房屋安全，家庭愿望，和繁荣。空处作主语，谓语动词include为原形，主语为复数形式。故填themes。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：传统上，门上挂着门神来驱走危险的神灵，而正对着门的墙上则挂着一个“福”字，象征着好运。根据句意可知，门神挂在门上是用来驱走神灵，空处用不定式作目的状语。故填to keep。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意同上。空处引导限制性定语从句，先行词为“Fu”，作从句的主语，表示物，用关系代词which/that引导。故填which/that。 【40题详解】 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：民间年画出现于史前时代，被用作门神。根据in pre-historical time可知，句子描述过去的事情，用一般过去时，主语Folk New Year picture与use构成被动关系，用一般过去时的被动语态。主语为单数。故填was used。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：宋代产品经济发展和手工业的发展以及印刷术的进步，使得年画的制作从以手绘为主向以木刻为主转变，无论在种类上还是内容上都更加丰富。空处作主语，用名词，表示“发展”用growth。故填growth。 【42题详解】 考查动词时态。句意同上。空处作谓语，根据during the Song Dynasty可知，句子描述过去的事情，用一般过去时，动词用过去式。故填changed。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意同上。be rich in为固定短语，表示“在……方面很丰富”，空处缺少介词in。故填in。 【44题详解】 考查形容词的级。句意：2006年被列入国家非物质文化遗产后，木刻年画的知名度越来越高，也对其他民族的艺术风格产生了重大影响。空处修饰popularity用形容词作定语，结合After being listed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006可知，被列入国家非物质文化遗产后，木刻年画的知名度越来越高，此处用比较级。故填greater。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这幅画的制作，从起草，木刻，绘画，到手绘润色，一个包装过程，让数百万的爱好者迷失在它的惊人的美丽中。空处作宾补，millions of its lovers与lose构成被动关系，用过去分词。故填lost。 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华。你的英国朋友Chris对大学的专业和未来的职业选择感到迷茫，写信询问你的大学专业选择意向。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括： 1.你决定选择的专业及理由； 2. 你的建议。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.请按规定格式作答。 Dear Chris, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Chris, Knowing that you’re confused about the major in college and the occupation choice in the future I’m delighted to inform you of my choice and give you some advice. First of all, I choose the major of English. Not only will I gain a deep insight into English culture, but I can also use English as a tool to build closer bond between China and the global world. Speaking of advice, you are supposed to consider your real interest and what kinds of person you want to be when you choose your job in the future. If I were you, I would communicate with my parents and teachers, consulting them about the major choice. I do hope my advice can be some help. Best wishes to you. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。考生的英国朋友Chris对大学的专业和未来的职业选择感到迷茫，写信询问你的大学专业选择意向。请你给他回复邮件。 【详解】1.词汇积累 困惑的：confused→puzzled 快乐的：delighted→pleased 建议：advice→suggestion 选择：choose→select 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：First of all, I choose the major of English. 拓展句：First of all, what I choose is the major of English. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Not only will I gain a deep insight into English culture, but I can also use English as a tool to build closer bond between China and the global world.（运用了部分倒装句） 【高分句型2】If I were you, I would communicate with my parents and teachers, consulting them about the major choice.（运用了if引导的虚拟条件句） 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。 Being the youngest in my family has had its advantages, of course. But being the youngest also came with its fair share of troubles. I was often told what I couldn’t do and why. I knew that my family loved me. They always tried to protect me, help me and take care of me, but I couldn’t wait to show them I could do things by myself. It was a hot day in Florida. The school year had just ended and it was time for summer vacation. We had just gotten a little black dog who we named One-Eyed. Everybody wanted to do something for the dog: feed him, teach him tricks and take long walks with him. Everybody was so happy to have this little active, playful new addition to our family. I was so desperate to pet One-Eyed myself, too. Every time I asked my brother or my sister if I could do that, they would shout, “No!” or tell me that I had germs (细菌). Once, they even convinced me that I had so many germs and that if I touched One-Eyed he would die! I really believed them and was scared that something terrible would happen to the dog. Once I even confessed to my mom that I touched the dog when no one noticed. At first, my mom seemed very confused about what I was telling her, but then she realized that they were playing a joke on me to keep me away from the dog. My mom criticized my brother and sister, “You’d better stop teasing your little brother!” Little brother! That’s exactly what I was. That really got my blood boiling. The depression built up inside me as I watched them enjoy their time with One-Eyed, excluding me from the joyous moments. I knew I was capable of taking care of myself and forming my own connection with our new lovely friend. Determination filled my heart, fueling a newfound sense of independence. 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。 I was to prove to everyone I could pet and play with One-Eyed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Seeing this, my brother and sister couldn’t believe their eyes. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 I was to prove to everyone I could pet and play with One-Eyed. Determined, I approached One-Eyed slowly, extending my hand towards him. As I got closer, the dog wagged his tail and looked up at me, as if he knew I was about to do something brave. Taking a deep breath, I gently placed my hand on his furry head. The moment our skin touched, I felt an incredible rush of joy and excitement. One-Eyed didn’t seem bothered at all; in fact, he seemed to enjoy the attention. It was as if a bond had instantly formed between us. Seeing this, my brother and sister couldn’t believe their eyes. Their jaws dropped in astonishment. “You did it!” My sister exclaimed, her voice filled with awe. My brother, still in disbelief, stammered, “But…but we told you all those things!” I smiled triumphantly, realizing that I had proven them wrong. “You see,” I said confidently, “I am capable of doing things on my own. And just because I’m the youngest doesn’t mean I can’t take care of myself and be responsible.” Being the youngest had its challenges, but it also shaped me into the resilient, determined person I am today. And I will forever be grateful to One-Eyed for showing me that age and size don’t define one’s abilities. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者作为家里最小孩子与一只新养的小狗之间的互动，以及因此与兄弟姐妹之间的交流和成长，展现了一个关于成长、独立和自我证明的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我要向所有人证明我可以爱抚以及和One-Eyed玩耍。”以及第二段首句内容“看到这里，我的哥哥和姐姐简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。”可知，第一段可描写作者慢慢尝试学着去爱抚小狗，并取得了成功。 ②由第二段首句内容“看到这里，我的哥哥和姐姐简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。”可知，第二段可描写作者的哥哥姐姐看到作者可以自己爱抚小狗，为作者感到自豪和高兴。 2.续写线索：作者作为家中最小的孩子经常被告知不能做什么以及为什么不能做——作者总是想向家人证明自己可以做事情了——一年暑假，作者家中领养了一只狗——作者非常想爱抚这只小狗，可是哥哥姐姐和妈妈都怕作者会受到伤害——作者非常想向他们证明自己可以爱抚宠物狗——于是，作者尝试着爱抚小狗，并取得了成功——当作者的哥哥姐姐看到这一切时，非常惊讶也为作者感到高兴 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①走近：approach/come close to ②充满了：be filled with/be full of ③能够做某事：be capable of/be able to 情绪类 ①高兴：joy/delight ②兴奋：excitement/thrill 【点睛】【高分句型1】The moment our skin touched, I felt an incredible rush of joy and excitement.（运用了the moment引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】I smiled triumphantly, realizing that I had proven them wrong.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 1-5CBBAC 6-10ACBCA 11-15BCCAA 16-20BAACC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 22级英语限时练 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 are the speakers mainly talking about? A.A fun hobby. B.A big room. C.A beautiful painting. 2.Why does Jack telephone Lisa? A.To debate. B.To apologize. C.To advertise. 3.What will Carl do this weekend? A.Write a paper. B.Do experiments. C.Climb mountains. 4.Why will the man go to Canada? A.To study. B.To go sightseeing C.To improve his English 5.When will the flight take off? A.At 2:30 pm. B.At 3:30 pm. C.At 4:30 pm 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.Why does the woman start a conversation with the man? A.To tell amazing news. B.To share her hobby. C.To recommend a major. 7.What is the woman's mom going to do as a retiree? A.Focus on her family. B.Hire a private teacher. C.Study at an adult university. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.How did Jane get to Shanghai? A.By bus. B.By plane. C.By car. 9.What will the man do tomorrow morning? A. Clean the house. B.Water flowers. C.Go shopping 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10.What happened to Barry on the way back to Shenzhen? A.He got seasick. B.He fell asleep. C.He took medicine. 11.What does Barry think of his experience of visiting tourist attractions in Macau? A.Embarrassing. B.Pleasing. C.Tiring. 12.How much did Barry spend on the trip to Macau in total? A.800 yuan. B.1,240 yuan. C.1,700 yuan. 13.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.At home. B.On a ship. C.In an office. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What made Bob become a teacher? A.A lasting passion for education. B.An outgoing personality. C.Advice from friends. 15.What does Bob think is the best part of being a teacher? A.Closely relating to students. B.Having a sense of pride. C.Updating his insight. 16.What do open discussions help Bob's students have? A.A good memory. B.Critical thinking. C.Great scores. 17.What is Bob's father? A.A doctor. B.A lawyer. C.A financial adviser. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What is used as the introduction to the news report? A.A well-known saying. B.An audience comment. C.A historic event. 19.What did the construction of the path have to rely on? A.Advanced technology. B.Large machines. C.Physical work. 20.What is Niu Hesong like? A.Forgiving. B.Self-respecting. C.Determined. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The HSK is a globally-run standardized test of Chinese language ability for non-native speakers. Whether you seek to ensure qualifications for scholarships or gain an advantage in the job market or a related academic field, an HSK pass will serve you well. But, of course, many learners also find an exam to be an excellent source of motivation! Working with the Chinese Testing Centre, we are delighted to announce that our Institute will continue to offer opportunities for interested candidates to sit 2024 HSK Exams which will be in-person exams only. The next offline exam will take place on Sunday, 19 May. Please visit HSK Exams Official Page to register. A recent passport photo is required when completing the registration form. A standard 2-inch identification photo no larger than 100kb must be sent to info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk after you register the exam online. Your admission ticket can be printed in the exam registration system after the registration closes. On the exam date, you MUST bring your admission ticket and the identification document, or you will not be able to sit the exam on the day. Examination Fees: HSK offline HSK1 HSK2 HSK3 HSK4 HSK5 HSK6 Standard £10.00 £20.00 £30.00 £40.00 £50.00 £60.00 Please note that if you want to book more than one exam level, you need to go through the booking process for each item you wish to book and pay correspondingly. For postage and packing, extra £3.00 is required for each level. 1. What benefit will an HSK pass bring? A. Qualifying for scholarships. B. Getting a dream job. C. Having academic exchange. D. Improving examination skills. 2. What is a necessity when you register for the HSK? A. A recent passport photo. B. A standard 2-inch ID photo. C. A printed admission ticket. D. An identification document. 3. How much do you pay if you want to book HSK3 and HSK4 with postage and packing? A. £33.00. B. £43.00. C. £70.00. D. £76.00. B When Chui-Lian Lee and Valentina Gomez started on their academic journeys as textile (织物) developing and marketing majors at the Fashion Institute of Technology, they were eager to learn more about the clothing industry. Some of the things they ended up learning shocked them. They found out that roughly 11 million tons of textile waste end up in landfill each year, and the chemicals and gases that emerge during decomposition pollute the earth. Every single class that they joined, they’d go through the impacts and it’d be like, “Okay, cotton has this large of a water footprint and people are turning to organic cotton, but that’s not really a solution because of these reasons.” Or “People are looking at recycled polyester (涤纶) but that’s not great because it still releases microplastics.” As every solution they learned about came with drawbacks, they both wound up feeling really frustrated. It wasn’t until the two joined a class on the application of biotechnology to the manufacturing of clothing that they realized there could be a more environmentally friendly option for the fashion industry. Lee and Gomez learned that they could use specially engineered proteins to create a fiber that avoids plastics and degrades (分解) naturally, and then the idea for Werewool was born. “By changing how we are creating the fibers that make up our clothing, we can change the entire life cycle of our clothing and their end-of-life impacts on the environment, avoiding pollution from plastics,” Lee explains. The early-stage biotech company focusing on developing biodegradable fibers for the textile industry initially started as a research project that involved many sleepless nights in the lab. After winning the H&M Global Change Award in 2020, the project launched into a company. Over four years and 4.5 million dollars in funding later, Werewool now has 12 employees and has begun working with brands to develop clothing out of their protein-based fibers, with the hope of launching products in 2025. By 2030, 125,000 tons of fiber is expected to enter the market, which is about 390 million shirts. “Our goal has always been to make the fashion industry friendly to nature” says Lee. 4 What surprised Lee and Gomez when they learned about the clothing industry? A. A wide range of textiles are produced every year. B. There are many poisonous chemicals in clothing. C. Clothing industry brings harm to the environment. D. The textile waste is quite difficult to break down. 5. Why are organic cotton and recycled polyester mentioned? A. To present features of organic clothing. B. To introduce methods of recycling textile waste. C. To show they’re not good options for sustainability. D. To explain it is essential to reduce the water footprint. 6. What can we learn about Werewool according to the passage? A. It has a bright prospect. B. It funds research on textile waste. C. It proves to be highly profitable. D. It pioneers in plastics decomposition. 7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. Werewool Makes Fashion Green B. Breakthroughs in Applied Biotechnology C. Lee and Gomez’s Academic Journeys D. New Protein-based Fibers Hit the Market C Quiet Parks International (QPI) have got every reason to award Quiet Trail to the Niobrara National Scenic River this year, making it the other Quiet Trail in the world after Cuifeng Lake Trail, Taiwan. Kalli Kieborz, Director of Niobrara Council, received the award for their assistance in managing and protecting its natural resources, including natural quiet, since 1997. This Award concluded a two-year process that included exploring the full length of the river to collect qualitative and quantitative acoustic (听觉的) data. Gordon Hempton, cofounder of QPI, stated, “Our testing process is very exact. Beyond collecting standard acoustic data, each team member must agree unhesitatingly that natural quiet existed throughout the testing period. The river’s splendid geologic landscape, unusual atmospheric conditions and outstanding wildlife all contributed to a positive outcome.” The Niobrara River is notable for its beauty, ecological importance, and recreational appeal in the northern Great Plains, U.S.. Six major ecosystems meet in the Niobrara National Scenic River valley, resulting in a special mix of more than 160 plant and animal species. “It is filled with unique, even one-of-a-kind opportunities for the curious and adventurous visitors,” said John Ricks, Nebraska Tourism director. “97% of the U.S. population faces noise pollution from sources like flights and highways. In fact, the more quiet we have, the more we can see and hear about the world, so we are thrilled to be able to offer it at Niobrara National Scenic River. From a quiet starry night to peaceful natural escapes, it uncovers what cannot be enjoyed in many other places,” stated Susan Cook, another director. Areas like the Niobrara National Scenic River offer an opportunity to showcase quiet, unspoiled areas in a noisy world. Today, as people’s life is overloaded with noise, the intentional seeking-out of quiet areas is on the rise and with it, the opportunity to engage new travelers in visiting the beautiful, yet still largely hidden treasure of the wild. 8. Which of the following best describes the testing process? A. Flexible. B. Reliable. C. Simple. D. Loose. 9. What is a consequence of ecosystems meeting in the valley? A. Ecology imbalance. B. Biodiversity enrichment. C. Species competition. D. Tourism boost. 10. What does Susan Cook highlight in paragraph 4? A. The joy of winning the award. B. The outcome of noise pollution. C. The activities of enjoying quiet. D. The value of natural quiet. 11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To call on efforts to reconnect with nature. B. To inform the recognition of a quiet river. C. To display the challenges of protecting ecosystem. D. To stress the need to escape busyness of modern life. D One day I typed into ChatGPT all about my upset feelings and it instantly responded, offering a list of practical advice. Nowadays millions of people are already turning to ChatGPT and specialist therapy (治疗) chatbots for convenient and inexpensive mental health support. Some experts say this is a boon. After all, AI, undisturbed by embarrassment and burnout, might be able to express empathy (同理心) more openly and tirelessly than humans. But others worry about the consequences of people seeking emotional support from machines that can only pretend to care. Some even wonder if the rise of so-called empathetic AI might change the way we interact with one another. Indeed, empathy is one of our species’ defining qualities, developing as it did in pace with social interaction. One recent analysis about empathy looked at 52 studies published between 1980 and 2019 which shows that the empathiser must first be able to recognize how the other person is feeling. They must also be affected by those emotions and differentiate between themselves and the other person, grasping that the other person’s feelings aren’t their own while still being able to imagine their experience. On the first point, in recent years, AI-powered chatbots have made progress in their ability to read human emotions, most powered by large language models (LLMs) that work by predicting which words are most likely to appear together based on training data. In this way, LLMs like ChatGPT can seemingly identify our feelings and respond appropriately most of the time. But when it comes to the other criteria, AI still misses the mark in many ways. Empathy is interpersonal, with continued feedback helping to perfect the empathiser’s response, which also requires some degree of intuitive (直觉的) awareness of an individual and their situation. All of this helps to explain conversations like the ones I had with ChatGPT. At the end of the day, despite talking to multiple chatbots online, I did what I knew I had to do all along: I picked up my phone and called a friend. 12. What does the underlined word “boon” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Trap. B. Prize. C. Blessing. D. Challenge. 13. What does the recent analysis show about empathy? A. It calls for clear communication. B. It starts with emotion identification. C. It rules out individual difference. D. It depends on rich imagination. 14. What can AI do according to paragraph 4? A. Provide data-driven feedback. B. Recognize one’s real desire. C. Update large language models. D. Predict one’s behavior by intuition. 15. What does the author think of ChatGPT? A. Its development should be sped up. B. Its intelligence is winning more favor. C. Its application should be strictly managed. D Its artificial kindness is no match for humans’. 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。 It’s fair to say that many parents focus a lot of energy — and worry! — on protecting their small kids from risky situations. But this past weekend, reporter Ellen Barry published a piece about a growing movement in Britain: people are bringing risk into the playground experience. ____16____ It contrasts with sheltering kids with the less demanding facilities typical of playgrounds. As Barry puts it, including limited risk into our kids’ playtime may be taking a step toward healthier child development. He cites a sign posted outside the Princess Diana Playground in London’s Kensington Gardens. ____17____ They are intentionally provided, so that your kids can develop an appreciation of risk in a controlled play environment. ____18____ Communities in Australia, Canada, and Sweden are making similar changes to their playgrounds. They want kids to learn and grow by facing challenges they can handle, Barry reports. Controlled risk at play time — where, after all, the children are still under close supervision (监护) — would seem a good addition to the free-range child movement. In that initiative, it’s suggested that free-range kids take walks in nature or ride public transportation on their own. ____19____ Besides, considering child development from an evolutionary (进化的) view offers more backing. Our long journey through time and nature has made us who we are today, with behaviors, thoughts and bodies shaped. ____20____ Looking at this bigger picture helps us understand why people make such a choice. A. Kids learn best while playing. B. More exploration is expected. C. It says it’s okay for kids to take some risks. D. Limited-risk playgrounds begin to catch on. E. The idea is to help kids become tough and strong. F. Generally, they are encouraged to get outside and acquire independent skills. G. It is therefore important to let kids do things that match how they naturally grow. 第二部分 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。 When the three women spotted an abandoned property in Providence, USA, they agreed this polluted parcel of land held ____21____. It was where their dream of a(an) ____22____ farm came true. Holland and her cofounders, Doggett and Purviance, ____23____ the 2.7-acre property, cleaned up the pollution and created an inner-city oasis (绿洲). Its name? What Cheer Flower Farm. Its ____24____? To give away all the flowers they grow to people in need. “We offer products to people who ____25____ flowers but don’t have access,” explains Doggett. “Flowers are a ____26____ symbol, not just for the selected few who can afford them. Receiving flowers energizes everyone.” Although the three got off to a ____27____ start-planting started in May, not as usual, they worked around the clock and ____28____ to donate roughly 10,000 flowers in their first growing season. “We want to ____29____ the state with flowers and we are very _____30_____ to make it work,” Purviance says. Now the farm regularly brings _____31_____ to people at local hospitals, senior centers and more. Purviance vividly remembers the first flowers she _____32_____ to a home-bound elderly woman. “Her face just _____33_____. It was as if a flash of light was coming from the top of Federal Hill.” Another young woman, who was just broke, thanked Purviance afterwards. “In the _____34_____ time of my life, even one flower lifts me up.” And that, is the true _____35_____ of a flower. 21. A. courage B. discovery C. promise D. comfort 22. A. friend B. individual C. health D. flower 23. A. purchased B. protected C. provided D. measured 24. A. procedure B. advice C. mission D. method 25. A. deserve B. study C. observe D. tend 26. A. traditional B. creative C. universal D. unique 27. A. late B. simple C. fine D. busy 28. A. continued B. happened C. managed D. hesitated 29. A. compare B. help C. combine D. blanket 30. A. nervous B. determined C. lucky D. surprised 31. A. trust B. joy C. pride D. honor 32. A. sold B. delivered C. returned D. showed 33. A. reddened B. relaxed C. wrinkled D. brightened 34. A. significant B. moving C. tough D. usual 35. A. moment B. secret C. story D. power 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。 Woodcut New Year picture, a historic art form of woodcut painting, is for the occasion of Chinese Spring Festival. It features beautiful art designs with bright, delightful colors ____36____ fits the mood of the people longing for a happy life. Popular ____37____ (theme) of Woodcut New Year picture include house safeguard, family wishes, and prosperity. Customarily, hanging on the door ____38____ (keep) the dangerous spirits away are door gods (门神) while on the screen wall facing the door is a character “Fu” ____39____ indicates good fortune. Folk New Year picture emerged in pre-historical time and ____40____ (use) as the door god. The ____41____ (grow) of product economy and handicraft (手工艺) industry along with the advancement in printing during the Song Dynasty ____42____ (change) the manufacture of Chinese New Year picture from mainly hand-painting to woodcut painting, making it richer both ____43____ category and content. After being listed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006, woodcut New Year picture has enjoyed ____44____ (great) popularity, significantly influencing the artistic styles of other nations as well. The making of the picture, a package process from drafting, woodcut, painting, to hand painting touch-up, keeps millions of its lovers ____45____ (lose) in its striking beauty. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华。你的英国朋友Chris对大学的专业和未来的职业选择感到迷茫，写信询问你的大学专业选择意向。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括： 1.你决定选择的专业及理由； 2. 你的建议。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.请按规定格式作答。 Dear Chris, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 Being the youngest in my family has had its advantages, of course. But being the youngest also came with its fair share of troubles. I was often told what I couldn’t do and why. I knew that my family loved me. They always tried to protect me, help me and take care of me, but I couldn’t wait to show them I could do things by myself. It was a hot day in Florida. The school year had just ended and it was time for summer vacation. We had just gotten a little black dog who we named One-Eyed. Everybody wanted to do something for the dog: feed him, teach him tricks and take long walks with him. Everybody was so happy to have this little active, playful new addition to our family. I was so desperate to pet One-Eyed myself, too. Every time I asked my brother or my sister if I could do that, they would shout, “No!” or tell me that I had germs (细菌). Once, they even convinced me that I had so many germs and that if I touched One-Eyed he would die! I really believed them and was scared that something terrible would happen to the dog. Once I even confessed to my mom that I touched the dog when no one noticed. At first, my mom seemed very confused about what I was telling her, but then she realized that they were playing a joke on me to keep me away from the dog. My mom criticized my brother and sister, “You’d better stop teasing your little brother!” Little brother! That’s exactly what I was. That really got my blood boiling. The depression built up inside me as I watched them enjoy their time with One-Eyed excluding me from the joyous moments. I knew I was capable of taking care of myself and forming my own connection with our new lovely friend. Determination filled my heart, fueling a newfound sense of independence. 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。 I was to prove to everyone I could pet and play with One-Eyed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Seeing this, my brother and sister couldn’t believe their eyes. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1-5CBBAC 6-10ACBCA 11-15BCCAA 16-20BAACC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$