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2023—2024 学年高二下学期月考2 (试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟) 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the plane take off? A. At 8:15 a.m. B. At 9:15 a.m. C. At 10:15 a.m. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the woman going? A. The hotel. B. The hospital. C. The supermarket 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman do tomorrow? A. Go to a concert with the man. B. Take part in a basketball match. C. See the WCBA stars off. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man think of physics lessons in high school? A. Helpful. B. Difficult. C. Easy. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man confused about? A. The story’s plots. B. The story’s beginning. C. The story’s ending 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why is the man angry with the woman? A. She is late. B. She misunderstood him. C. She won’t wait for him. 7. What will the woman probably do? A. Try on some new dresses. B. Wait outside with the man. C. Read the bulletin board. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What’s the man’s favorite fruit? A. Apples. B. Peaches. C. Bananas. 9. When were peach trees first planted in China according to the report? A. About 750 years ago. B. About 5,000 years ago. C. About 7,000 years ago. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What is the relationship between John and Malcolm? A. Classmates. B. Brothers. C. Neighbors. 11. What is John crazy about? A. Tennis. B. Basketball C. Table tennis. 12. What does the man’s wife want John to study? A. Spanish. B. Law. C. Business. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What did George do? A. He went to an exhibition. B. He had a painting class. C. He gave a lecture. 14. What does George like best? A Watercolors. B. Oil paintings. C. Portraits. 15. What does George say about himself? A. He is a good painter. B. He has artistic ability. C. He loves art very much. 16. What is Mary going to do this weekend? A. Buy a ticket for the exhibition. B. Paint a picture. C. Go to the art exhibition. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17 What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. House rules for lazy kids. B. Ways of making kids creative. C. Kids’ health and intellectual development. 18. What should parents encourage their kids to do? A. Read more books. B. Keep the house tidy. C. Take a long break. 19. Why does the speaker suggest limiting the amount of TV and video games? A. To make kids finish their homework ahead of time. B. To keep kids away from the violent programming. C. To make kids participate in more activities. 20. What is the speaker most probably? A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A writer. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分) A The best science books inspire a sense of wonder and make you amazed at the incredible world we live in. Here are four of them to feed your imagination. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson How did it all begin? And how did we get here? Combining history and science, the book offers a comprehensive yet entertaining answer to these questions. Bill Bryson takes the reader on an impressive journey through the greatest scientific discoveries in history. It explains scientific topics in a vivid way, but it’s quite a long read. Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe How do helicopters work? Or cells? Randall Munroe explains how things work using illustrations and only the most common 1,000 words in English. It will shift your approach to explanation. So, next time explain how something works rather than merely call it by its name. However, additionally providing more technical terms might have enhanced the understanding and learning experience. Ask an Astronaut by Tim Peake What does it feel like to fly into space? How do you prepare for it? Astronaut Tim Peake answers all the questions you never knew about going into space. The book gives insights into the cutting-edge science, as well as the day-to-day life on board of the International Space Station. Its question and answer format makes it easy to quickly find answers, but it can become less appealing due to the lack of descriptive language. Deep Time by Riley Black Want to know the story of our planet? Riley Black takes us on a journey, in the order of time, through the geological (地质的) events that have shaped our planet. The fascinating high-quality images are supported by easily digestible explanations of key historical moments. It also expands on key concepts in geology, astronomy and biology. Yet, measuring the size of some objects on the photos is difficult due to the lack of a scale bar (比例尺). 21. Which book is organized in the format of question and answer? A. A Short History of Nearly Everything. B. Thing Explainer. C. Ask an Astronaut. D. Deep Time. 22. What’s a shortcoming of Thing Explainer? A. It is rather too long. B. It is written in plain language. C. It lacks technical terms. D. It fails to include clear images. 23. What do A Short History of Nearly Everything and Deep Time have in common? A. They combine science and history. B. They feature vivid illustrations. C They introduce astronauts’ daily life. D. They entertain readers of all ages. B I didn’t go to Santiago, Chile to look for friendship. In fact, Chile was not even on my wish list. A mid-life crisis woman, I got a chance to study abroad. I only wanted to learn about global business, taste South American cuisine, and check “study abroad” off my wish list. On the fifth day, I joined a group for a neighborhood work project aided by the anti-poverty (扶贫) organization. Our tasks were to build a water tower and paint the community center. Upon arrival, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was like a scene out of a horrible film. That moment redefined poverty for me because I had never seen such terrible living conditions. As advised, I showed no signs of the motional battle going on inside me. Just as I was about to start work on painting, a request came through for a few volunteers to help Nadia, a local resident who volunteered to cook for us. I raised my hand to help because I wanted spend time with the people of the neighborhood despite my shortage of Spanish speaking skills. Nadia had a sincere smile but not overly friendly. Even without speaking each other’s language we started to learn about one another. We chatted about our children, our upbringing, shared picture of our family, struggled to instruct each other to communicate in the other’s language, and laugh many times. After we fed everybody and the dishes were washed, my day was over. But I found myself hesitant to leave. It was as if I had known her my entire life. I had not predicted the unselfishness heart I would encounter, and it was moving. As we were waiting for the car to pick us up, Nadia showed me her plants that are well-maintains. I could see that despite the hard conditions she was passionate about life. She made me long to be stronger person. She showed me that poverty was external, but happiness was internal. I was seeking to give 100 percent for a well-intentioned cause, but I left receiving 200 percent from her. 24. What was the author’s initial purpose of going to Chile? A. To find new friends while traveling. B. To participate in an anti-poverty project. C. To fulfill the desire to study abroad. D. To gain a graduate certificate in business. 25. What did the author do after seeing the living conditions in the neighborhood? A. She decided to relieve the poverty. B. She kept her emotions well hidden. C. She comforted the shocked volunteers. D. She refused to continue the present task. 26. Why did the author volunteer to work with Nadia? A. She felt very sympathetic toward Nadia. B. She longed to interact with the local residents. C. She wanted to improve her Spanish speaking skills. D. She preferred cooking to painting the community center. 27. What did the author learn from Nadia? A. True friends are never apart in heart. B. Happiness is defined by a positive attitude. C. Language is not a barrier to great connections. D. Unselfishness is putting others before ourselves. C There’re plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables available in local markets. But while those red juicy strawberries look fresh, consumers have no way of knowing how long the fruit can be stored at home. The same goes for distribution centers and supermarkets. Now, the food technology startup OneThird, located in the Netherlands, is looking to change that with an infrared (红外线) scanner that can accurately predict how long fresh fruits and vegetables will last. The startup is named OneThird because one-third of food is wasted due to spoilage (变质) every year. The startup’s founders were inspired by a UK company that uses this type of technology in the medical field and decided to see if it was applicable for food. “I looked at the challenges in the food-supply chain and found out that 40 percent of food waste is fresh produce. One of the biggest causes of waste is that nobody knows shelf life.” founder and CEO of OneThird, Marco Snikkers said. Quality inspections at farms and distribution centers are done manually (手动地). An inspector checks the fruits and vegetables and makes notes about the size and quality. Then the food is sent to consumers without considering travel time or how long the produce will remain usable. Using the infrared scanner at the distribution center means that inspectors can use the information to approve shipments that will ensure the produce can be distributed on a timely basis. This means that a shipment of rip e tomatoes will not be sent long distances away. OneThird’s scanner combines the technology of optical scanners, image modeling, and Artificial Intelligence to provide accurate shelf-life predictions. The startup found that the technology can reduce up to 25 percent produce waste that was caused by spoilage. “Global food waste has an enormous environmental impact; reducing global food waste cuts global greenhouse gas emissions and promotes global food security,” said Jacob Smith, a climate expert from the University of Maine. 28 What problem does OneThird aim to solve? A. The high cost of storing fresh fruits and vegetables. B. Inefficient quality inspections at distribution centers. C. Food waste caused by uncertainty about its shelf life. D. Consumers’ difficulty judging the freshness of produce. 29. What inspired OneThird to come up with the idea of using infrared scanner? A. The use of the device in another field. B. Observation of the food-supply chain. C. Consumer demands for fresher produce. D. Experts’advice on food waste reduction. 30. What can we learn about the manual quality inspections? A. They are time-consuming and costly. B. They are not performed at a regular time. C. The inspectors tend to make wrong judgement. D. The shipping time is not taken into consideration. 31. What’s Jacob’s attitude to OneThird’s effort? A. Approving. B. Doubtful. C. Tolerant. D. Dismissive. D When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic (有氧的) exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure. Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This type of training is known as isometric exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic. Isometric muscle action happens when muscles contract but do not visibly change length, and the joints involved don’t move, facilitating stability of the body. Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight. “These findings provide a comprehensive data-driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure,” said study coauthor Dr. Jamie O’Driscoll in a news release. The researchers looked into randomized controlled trials that had reported the effects of exercise interventions, lasting two or more weeks, on blood pressure between 1990 and February 2023. From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure. It’s also important to note that there are other lifestyle changes as well as exercise that can benefit your blood pressure. These include keeping to a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, cutting down on salt, not drinking too much alcohol and ensuring that you continue to take any prescribed medication. More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said. 32. What does the underlined part “isometric exercise” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Exercise that is done with extra weights. B. Exercise that involves visible muscle contraction. C. Exercise that focuses on stability of the body. D. Exercise that engages muscles without movement. 33. How did the researchers carry out the study? A. By providing statistics. B. By interviewing experts. C. By doing experiments. D. By making comparisons. 34. What does the author suggest the future studies about isometric exercise focus on? A. Exploring the reasons for its effectiveness. B. Demonstrating its influences on mental health. C. Assessing its suitability for different populations. D. Determining its long-term impacts on blood pressure. 35. What is the text mainly about? A. The benefits of aerobic exercises. B. The best exercise for blood pressure. C. The effects of various types of exercises. D. The importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Super communicators are people who are consistently able to create real connections with others just by listening and talking. The following are four habits of super communicators. They know what kind of conversation they’re having. Super communicators are usually able to respond accordingly. If you’re having a practical conversation, your friend might ask you to help make hard decisions. ___36___ If your friend is just expressing his feelings, you just need to be a good listener. They prove they’re listening. There are plenty of ways to appear like you’re listening, like making eye contact or nodding. To do that, experts suggest a technique called “cycle for understanding”. Ask a question and listen to the response. Repeat what they just told you. Ask your conversation partner if you got what they said correct. ___37___ They ask a lot of the right questions. Research shows that highly effective communicators tend to ask 10 to 20 times as many questions as everyone else. They may simply be follow-up questions like “What happened next?”. Super communicators also ask questions that get people to open up. ___38___ They ask about people’s values or experiences and create an opportunity for emotional connection. ___39___ The goal of a discussion isn’t to impress someone, convince someone or wait for their turn to speak. It’s to genuinely comprehend someone else’s point of view and share their own views accordingly. The right response creates an atmosphere of trust and openness that both parties can benefit from. ___40___ A. They aim to understand. B. Experts call them “deep questions”. C. They are persuasive communicators. D. The decisions should be easy to carry out. E. This practice sounds simple but is powerful. F. Then you should be ready to give good advice. G. And that is actually the most magical thing that can happen. 第三部分 语言知识运用 ( 共两节，满分30分 ) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A 、B 、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Anytime I travel on my bicycle across the country, I’m always amazed by how kind people can be to strangers. One night, my friends and I were camping in a town in Missouri. There was a severe storm and we were getting ___41___ . A complete stranger came by to ___42___ us that there were tornadoes(龙卷风)heading our way. The stranger invited us to his home. We were surprised by his ___43___ for our safety. Later we learned that there had been a lightening strike near the place where we had camped and several cattle had been ___44___ Fortunately, we spent the night in a nice dry home. We were ___45___ given the opportunity to take a shower. The next morning we had breakfast with the family and ___46___ contact information. In a way we felt like the family had become a part of our journey. This was one of the most heartwarming ___47___ of my life because this family had nothing to ___48___ by being so kind to us. We were ___49___ not the type they would usually ___50___ but they treated us with respect and kindness. The kindness of a stranger always ___51___ my faith in humanity. Whatever the person ___52___ always comes with no strings attached and that’s the most ___53___ part. That family ___54___ us so much that during the rest of the trip, we ___55___ others out every chance we got. We even bought food with our busking(街头卖艺) tips for the homeless. It’s always heartwarming when giving feels as good as receiving. 41. A. annoyed B. impatient C. excited D. nervous 42. A. warn B. show C. convince D. guarantee 43. A. demand B. concern C. desire D. responsibility 44. A. drowned B. deserted C. killed D. trapped 45. A. even B. merely C. often D. simply 46. A. submitted B. exchanged C. checked D. updated 47. A. experiences B. messages C. traditions D. comments 48. A. fear B. order C. gain D. offer 49. A. especially B. officially C. occasionally D. definitely 50. A. ask about B. complain about C. agree with D. associate with 51. A. reveals B. shakes C. strengthens D. shapes 52. A. states B. wishes C. saves D. gives 53. A. impressive B. practical C. satisfactory D. evident 54. A. funded B. inspired C. owed D. delighted 55. A. drove B. sought C. helped D. pointed 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。 Dunhuang, an oasis (绿洲) in the Taklamakan Desert, used to be a major stop along the Silk Road, but is now mainly a fascinating tourist destination. Those interested ___56___ Dunhuang’s colorful history will be attracted by the Mogao Caves one of the city’s main attractions. The entrance to each cave ___57___ (block) by a locked door, which can only be opened by expert guides. Behind these doors are caves of all ___58___ (size) — from very small to absolutely huge. The caves contain thousands of priceless manuscripts and silk paintings, which, upon their discovery, drew much ___59___ (attend) to the area. Also, there are few things as special as walking across the desert oasis at sunrise. ___60___ (catch) this incredible scene, you must rise early. It’s bitterly cold. But as the sun rises atop the golden dunes (沙丘) and paints a ___61___ (true) picturesque scene, all your efforts pay off. Sunset is a popular time for a camel ride. Get off the camels ___62___ walk up a rather steep dune overlooking Crescent Lake. From this position, ___63___ (regard) as the best one, the incredible sunset is awe-inspiring. No trip to Dunhuang is complete without visiting the Dunhuang Museum, ___64___ it’s possible to put all of the city’s historical sites into proper historical context. The museum is expansive, _____65_____ (contain) many original artworks. Here, you are bound to be amazed by Dunhuang’s rich culture. 第四部分 写作 ( 共两节 ， 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，劳动节到来之际，你做了关于“The Benefits of Doing Housework”的校园采访。请你就此次采访写一篇报道，向校英文报投稿。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The Benefits of Doing Housework _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When he was around 5-6 years old, my brother Ted, who is four years younger to me, suddenly found his legs unable to move one night. What followed was one of the hardest times of my parents'life. Months passed with them meeting various doctors, visiting different hospitals, and knocking at the doorstep of every possible chance — all the time with Ted in their arms, since he wasn't able to walk on his own anymore. There were doubts of permanent paralysis（瘫痪）— the very mention of which was enough to break us down. From finding it extremely painful to walk, to not being able to get up on his own, and to not being able to stand at all, Ted's problem was worsening day by day. Most surprisingly, all this while, he was as strong as, perhaps, only children can be in such difficult times. During this period, it was not unusual for my mother to have sudden breakdowns. Once, she burst into tears while watching Ted playing joyfully. He wiped off her tears, and said, “Don't cry, mummy. See, I can stand and even run on my own!” Saying this, he tried to get up, stood on shaking legs for just about a few microseconds and fell down, only to be safely caught in the arms of my mom, who hugged him dearly and cried some more. This was the most heart-breaking thing that I had ever experienced. But it was also a powerful one for the simple fact that it was my little brother who taught us what life was all about—HOPE. Witnessing my brother's strong will and positive attitude inspired me as well. As a brother, I could not stand by doing nothing at all. Hope was burning in my heart when I had the idea to train my brother to walk again. I firmly believe Ted could stand up and walk as he used to. Whenever school was over, I would put Ted into a pushchair and tell my mom that we'd just go to the park. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 In the park, I would put Ted one meter away from me, encouraging him to walk. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We agreed to keep this a secret from our parents until mom's birthday. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 2023—2024 学年高二下学期月考2 (试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟) 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the plane take off? A At 8:15 a.m. B. At 9:15 a.m. C. At 10:15 a.m. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: When are you leaving? W: I bought the ticket. The plane will take off at eight fifteen am tomorrow. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the woman going? A. The hotel. B. The hospital. C. The supermarket 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: How can I get to the supermarket from here? M: You can go by bus or taxi, but it’s not too far. Maybe you’d like to walk. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman do tomorrow? A. Go to a concert with the man. B. Take part in a basketball match. C. See the WCBA stars off. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Would you like to go to the Spring Festival concert with me tonight? W: I’m sorry, but we’ll have a basketball match with the WCBA stars tomorrow. M: That’s all right, wish you good luck. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man think of physics lessons in high school? A. Helpful. B. Difficult. C. Easy. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: How long did you have physics lessons in high school? M: Only three years, but I wish I had more. W: Me too. You know, it is quite useful in our daily life. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man confused about? A. The story’s plots. B. The story’s beginning. C. The story’s ending 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Do you think it is a good story? M: What I don’t understand is the beginning. W: You mean it’s too difficult? M: No, but I don’t know what the writer wants to tell us. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why is the man angry with the woman? A. She is late. B. She misunderstood him. C. She won’t wait for him. 7. What will the woman probably do? A. Try on some new dresses. B. Wait outside with the man. C. Read the bulletin board. 【答案】6. A 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Sorry, Victor. M: Laura, sorry doesn’t count. You were supposed to meet me right here forty minutes ago. W: Now, now, what’s a few minutes between friends? M: You don’t get it? W: Oh look, here’s a note on the board. The new fashions have arrived. I must check them out. Come with me. M: No way. You try on every dress and it drives me crazy. W: Well, it’ll only take a second. Just a tiny look at the new fashions. Aren’t you coming in? M: No, thank you. I’ll wait outside. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What’s the man’s favorite fruit? A. Apples. B. Peaches. C. Bananas. 9 When were peach trees first planted in China according to the report? A. About 750 years ago. B. About 5,000 years ago. C. About 7,000 years ago. 【答案】8. C 9. C 【解析】 【原文】M: What do you want to eat, Maria? We have apples and peaches. W: I’d like a peach, please. It’s my favorite fruit. What about you, James? M: I like bananas best. By the way, have you read the news report about peaches? It explains when peach trees were first planted in China. W: No, when were they first planted in China? M: According to the report, peach trees were first planted in China about 7, 000 years ago. W: Where were they first planted? M: Somewhere in the lower area of the Yangtze river. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What is the relationship between John and Malcolm? A. Classmates. B. Brothers. C. Neighbors. 11. What is John crazy about? A. Tennis. B. Basketball C. Table tennis. 12. What does the man’s wife want John to study? A. Spanish. B. Law. C. Business. 【答案】10. B 11. A 12. B 【解析】 【原文】W: How have your two sons been doing at school lately, Andy? M: Terrible. John never stops learning and Malcolm never stops learning. W: You’re joking, of course. I hear that Malcolm is likely to win all the prizes in the exams this year. M: Yes, so his teachers say. He has always been working very hard. He wants to go to Oxford university next year. W: I hope he will realize his goal. M: I hope so. But I think he studies too hard. I sometimes wish he’d go out and enjoy himself for a change. W: Yes, what about the younger one? M: Well, John’s teachers say that he is clever, but he hardly does his best. In other words, he’s not bad when he makes an effort, but he’s too lazy. He does his homework in ten minutes every evening and then rushes out to play tennis. W: He’s crazy about it. Perhaps he can make his fortune playing tennis. M: So I believe. But my wife always worries about the children’s future. She wants John to give up tennis and study law. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What did George do? A. He went to an exhibition. B. He had a painting class. C. He gave a lecture. 14. What does George like best? A. Watercolors. B. Oil paintings. C. Portraits. 15. What does George say about himself? A. He is a good painter. B. He has artistic ability. C. He loves art very much. 16. What is Mary going to do this weekend? A. Buy a ticket for the exhibition. B. Paint a picture. C. Go to the art exhibition. 【答案】13. A 14. B 15. C 16. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hey George, where are you heading? M: Hey, it’s you, Mary. I just came back from an exhibition. W: A what? M: An exhibition, to be exact. A fine art exhibition. W: Really? Is it good? M: Yeah, pretty good, I should say. You know, I don’t have any artistic ability, but I can appreciate the stuff there. There are portraits, oil paintings and watercolors. It’s really amazing. Sometimes they can fool your eyes. You have to look really closely to see that’s not a photo or something real. It’s a great exhibition. W: What paintings do you like best? M: I would have to say the oil paintings, they’re just so colorful and alive. W: Yeah, that’s one thing that I like about oil paintings, but I can’t stand the traditional style. I find it so boring. M: Yeah, I’m a little tired of that style, too. I’m crazy about art, and I wish that I were able to paint as well as these artists. You should go and have a look at this exhibition. If you can afford a day, it’s really great. W: Well, I was just thinking about what to do for the weekend. Now you’ve given me a good idea. I’m really looking forward to it. M: Trust me, it’s worthwhile and the ticket is not expensive. W: Okay, I’ve got to go and get the tickets. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. House rules for lazy kids. B. Ways of making kids creative. C. Kids’ health and intellectual development. 18. What should parents encourage their kids to do? A. Read more books. B. Keep the house tidy. C. Take a long break. 19. Why does the speaker suggest limiting the amount of TV and video games? A. To make kids finish their homework ahead of time. B. To keep kids away from the violent programming. C. To make kids participate in more activities. 20. What is the speaker most probably? A A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A writer. 【答案】17. A 18. B 19. C 20. C 【解析】 【原文】M: If they could, your kids might sit around all day doing nothing but watch TV. This is not good for their health or their intellectual development. Parents of lazy kids should choose some rules that help the kids to get things done. It’s easy for kids to put off doing homework when there are so many other more interesting things to do. Set a house rule that your child has to do his homework first. If he has a lot of work, it is fine for him to take a short break, but his focus should still be on getting his work done. Your lazy child might leave his items around the house. You may see his jacket on the chair, a book on the coffee table and breakfast dishes still on the table. Set a rule that he must always put his items back in the proper place. When your child is watching TV or playing video games, he’s not doing something else more active or creative. Children should watch no more than one to two hours of educational, nonviolent programming per day. A house rule that limits the amount of TV and video games will force the child to participate in other activities. For more advice, you can read my new book, happy child. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分) A The best science books inspire a sense of wonder and make you amazed at the incredible world we live in. Here are four of them to feed your imagination. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson How did it all begin? And how did we get here? Combining history and science, the book offers a comprehensive yet entertaining answer to these questions. Bill Bryson takes the reader on an impressive journey through the greatest scientific discoveries in history. It explains scientific topics in a vivid way, but it’s quite a long read. Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe How do helicopters work? Or cells? Randall Munroe explains how things work using illustrations and only the most common 1,000 words in English. It will shift your approach to explanation. So, next time explain how something works rather than merely call it by its name. However, additionally providing more technical terms might have enhanced the understanding and learning experience. Ask an Astronaut by Tim Peake What does it feel like to fly into space? How do you prepare for it? Astronaut Tim Peake answers all the questions you never knew about going into space. The book gives insights into the cutting-edge science, as well as the day-to-day life on board of the International Space Station. Its question and answer format makes it easy to quickly find answers, but it can become less appealing due to the lack of descriptive language. Deep Time by Riley Black Want to know the story of our planet? Riley Black takes us on a journey, in the order of time, through the geological (地质的) events that have shaped our planet. The fascinating high-quality images are supported by easily digestible explanations of key historical moments. It also expands on key concepts in geology, astronomy and biology. Yet, measuring the size of some objects on the photos is difficult due to the lack of a scale bar (比例尺). 21. Which book is organized in the format of question and answer? A. A Short History of Nearly Everything. B. Thing Explainer. C. Ask an Astronaut. D. Deep Time. 22. What’s a shortcoming of Thing Explainer? A. It is rather too long. B. It is written in plain language. C. It lacks technical terms. D. It fails to include clear images. 23. What do A Short History of Nearly Everything and Deep Time have in common? A. They combine science and history. B. They feature vivid illustrations. C. They introduce astronauts’ daily life. D. They entertain readers of all ages. 【答案】21. C 22. C 23. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四本书的情况。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Its question and answer format makes it easy to quickly find answers, but it can become less appealing due to the lack of descriptive language.(它的问答格式可以很容易地快速找到答案，但由于缺乏描述性语言，它可能变得不那么吸引人)”可知，Ask an Astronaut是以问答的形式组织的。故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“However, additionally providing more technical terms might have enhanced the understanding and learning experience.(然而，额外提供更多的技术术语可能会增强理解和学习经验)”可知，Thing Explainer的缺点是缺乏专业术语。故选C。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Combining history and science, the book offers a comprehensive yet entertaining answer to these questions.(这本书结合了历史和科学，为这些问题提供了一个全面而有趣的答案)”以及最后一段“The fascinating high-quality images are supported by easily digestible explanations of key historical moments. It also expands on key concepts in geology, astronomy and biology.(这些引人入胜的高质量图像由易于理解的关键历史时刻的解释支持。它还扩展了地质学、天文学和生物学中的关键概念)”可知，《万物简史》和《深时间》的共同之处在于都结合了科学和历史。故选A。 B I didn’t go to Santiago, Chile to look for friendship. In fact, Chile was not even on my wish list. A mid-life crisis woman, I got a chance to study abroad. I only wanted to learn about global business, taste South American cuisine, and check “study abroad” off my wish list. On the fifth day, I joined a group for a neighborhood work project aided by the anti-poverty (扶贫) organization. Our tasks were to build a water tower and paint the community center. Upon arrival, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was like a scene out of a horrible film. That moment redefined poverty for me because I had never seen such terrible living conditions. As advised, I showed no signs of the motional battle going on inside me. Just as I was about to start work on painting, a request came through for a few volunteers to help Nadia, a local resident who volunteered to cook for us. I raised my hand to help because I wanted spend time with the people of the neighborhood despite my shortage of Spanish speaking skills. Nadia had a sincere smile but not overly friendly. Even without speaking each other’s language we started to learn about one another. We chatted about our children, our upbringing, shared picture of our family, struggled to instruct each other to communicate in the other’s language, and laugh many times. After we fed everybody and the dishes were washed, my day was over. But I found myself hesitant to leave. It was as if I had known her my entire life. I had not predicted the unselfishness heart I would encounter, and it was moving. As we were waiting for the car to pick us up, Nadia showed me her plants that are well-maintains. I could see that despite the hard conditions she was passionate about life. She made me long to be stronger person. She showed me that poverty was external, but happiness was internal. I was seeking to give 100 percent for a well-intentioned cause, but I left receiving 200 percent from her. 24 What was the author’s initial purpose of going to Chile? A. To find new friends while traveling. B. To participate in an anti-poverty project. C. To fulfill the desire to study abroad. D. To gain a graduate certificate in business. 25. What did the author do after seeing the living conditions in the neighborhood? A. She decided to relieve the poverty. B. She kept her emotions well hidden. C. She comforted the shocked volunteers. D. She refused to continue the present task. 26. Why did the author volunteer to work with Nadia? A. She felt very sympathetic toward Nadia. B. She longed to interact with the local residents. C. She wanted to improve her Spanish speaking skills. D. She preferred cooking to painting the community center. 27. What did the author learn from Nadia? A. True friends are never apart in heart. B. Happiness is defined by a positive attitude. C. Language is not a barrier to great connections. D. Unselfishness is putting others before ourselves. 【答案】24. C 25. B 26. B 27. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在智利做志愿者时的感受。作者邂逅了当地一个充满生活热情的女性，她告诉作者，贫穷是外在的，幸福是内在的。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“A mid-life crisis woman, I got a chance to study abroad. I only wanted to learn about global business, taste South American cuisine, and check ‘study abroad’ off my wish list.(作为一个中年危机的女人，我得到了一个出国留学的机会。我只想了解全球商业，品尝南美美食，把‘出国留学’从我的愿望清单上划掉)”可知，作者最初去智利主要是去学习了解全球商业，完成“出国留学”的愿望。故选C项。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Upon arrival, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was like a scene out of a horrible film. That moment redefined poverty for me because I had never seen such terrible living conditions. As advised, I showed no signs of the motional battle going on inside me.(一到这里，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。这就像恐怖电影里的一幕。那一刻对我来说重新定义了贫穷，因为我从未见过如此糟糕的生活条件。按照被建议的，我没有表现出内心正在进行情感斗争的迹象)”可推测，作者对当地的贫穷程度感到非常惊讶，但是她没有表现出来。故选B项。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“I raised my hand to help because I wanted spend time with the people of the neighborhood despite my shortage of Spanish speaking skills. (我举起手来要去帮忙，因为我想花时间和邻居们在一起，尽管我不太会说西班牙语)”可知，作者希望通过和纳迪亚一起工作，是为了了解当地人，多和当地居民多交流。故选B项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“As we were waiting for the car to pick us up, Nadia showed me her plants that are well-maintains. I could see that despite the hard conditions she was passionate about life. She made me long to be stronger person. She showed me that poverty was external, but happiness was internal. I was seeking to give 100 percent for a well-intentioned cause, but I left receiving 200 percent from her. (在等车来接我们的时候，纳迪亚给我看了她那些保养得很好的植物。我看得出来，尽管条件艰苦，她对生活还是充满了热情。她让我渴望成为一个更坚强的人。她告诉我，贫穷是外在的，幸福是内在的。为了一个善意的事业，我想要付出100%，但我感觉从她那里得到了200%的回报)”可以推测，作者从纳迪亚身上明白了，幸福与外在物质关系不大，幸福是由自己的态度决定的，有着积极的生活态度，就是幸福的。故选B项。 C There’re plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables available in local markets. But while those red juicy strawberries look fresh, consumers have no way of knowing how long the fruit can be stored at home. The same goes for distribution centers and supermarkets. Now, the food technology startup OneThird, located in the Netherlands, is looking to change that with an infrared (红外线) scanner that can accurately predict how long fresh fruits and vegetables will last. The startup is named OneThird because one-third of food is wasted due to spoilage (变质) every year. The startup’s founders were inspired by a UK company that uses this type of technology in the medical field and decided to see if it was applicable for food. “I looked at the challenges in the food-supply chain and found out that 40 percent of food waste is fresh produce. One of the biggest causes of waste is that nobody knows shelf life.” founder and CEO of OneThird, Marco Snikkers said. Quality inspections at farms and distribution centers are done manually (手动地). An inspector checks the fruits and vegetables and makes notes about the size and quality. Then the food is sent to consumers without considering travel time or how long the produce will remain usable. Using the infrared scanner at the distribution center means that inspectors can use the information to approve shipments that will ensure the produce can be distributed on a timely basis. This means that a shipment of rip e tomatoes will not be sent long distances away. OneThird’s scanner combines the technology of optical scanners, image modeling, and Artificial Intelligence to provide accurate shelf-life predictions. The startup found that the technology can reduce up to 25 percent produce waste that was caused by spoilage. “Global food waste has an enormous environmental impact; reducing global food waste cuts global greenhouse gas emissions and promotes global food security,” said Jacob Smith, a climate expert from the University of Maine. 28. What problem does OneThird aim to solve? A. The high cost of storing fresh fruits and vegetables. B. Inefficient quality inspections at distribution centers. C. Food waste caused by uncertainty about its shelf life. D. Consumers’ difficulty judging the freshness of produce. 29. What inspired OneThird to come up with the idea of using infrared scanner? A. The use of the device in another field. B. Observation of the food-supply chain. C. Consumer demands for fresher produce. D. Experts’advice on food waste reduction. 30. What can we learn about the manual quality inspections? A. They are time-consuming and costly. B. They are not performed at a regular time. C. The inspectors tend to make wrong judgement. D. The shipping time is not taken into consideration. 31. What’s Jacob’s attitude to OneThird’s effort? A. Approving. B. Doubtful. C. Tolerant. D. Dismissive. 【答案】28. C 29. A 30. D 31. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了食品科技初创公司OneThird通过红外扫描仪准确预测新鲜水果和蔬菜的保质期。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Now, the food technology startup OneThird, located in the Netherlands, is looking to change that with an infrared (红外线) scanner that can accurately predict how long fresh fruits and vegetables will last. The startup is named OneThird because one-third of food is wasted due to spoilage (变质) every year.(现在，位于荷兰的食品科技初创公司OneThird正试图改变这一现状，他们发明了一种红外扫描仪，可以准确预测新鲜水果和蔬菜的保质期。这家初创公司之所以被命名为OneThird，是因为每年有三分之一的食物因变质而被浪费)”可知，OneThird旨在解决由于不确定食物的保质期而造成的食物浪费。故选C。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The startup’s founders were inspired by a UK company that uses this type of technology in the medical field and decided to see if it was applicable for food.(这家初创公司的创始人受到一家英国公司的启发，该公司在医疗领域使用这种技术，并决定看看它是否适用于食品)”可知，设备在其他领域的使用激发了OneThird使用红外扫描仪的想法。故选A。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Then the food is sent to consumers without considering travel time or how long the produce will remain usable.(然后，食品被送到消费者手中，而不考虑运输时间或产品的可用性)”可知，人工质量检验中，运输时间没有考虑在内。故选D。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““Global food waste has an enormous environmental impact; reducing global food waste cuts global greenhouse gas emissions and promotes global food security,” said Jacob Smith, a climate expert from the University of Maine.(“全球食物浪费对环境有巨大影响;减少全球食物浪费可以减少全球温室气体排放，促进全球粮食安全，”缅因大学气候专家雅各布·史密斯说)”可知，雅各布对OneThird的努力持支持态度。故选A。 D When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic (有氧的) exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure. Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This type of training is known as isometric exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic. Isometric muscle action happens when muscles contract but do not visibly change length, and the joints involved don’t move, facilitating stability of the body. Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight. “These findings provide a comprehensive data-driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure,” said study coauthor Dr. Jamie O’Driscoll in a news release. The researchers looked into randomized controlled trials that had reported the effects of exercise interventions, lasting two or more weeks, on blood pressure between 1990 and February 2023. From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure. It’s also important to note that there are other lifestyle changes as well as exercise that can benefit your blood pressure. These include keeping to a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, cutting down on salt, not drinking too much alcohol and ensuring that you continue to take any prescribed medication. More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said. 32. What does the underlined part “isometric exercise” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Exercise that is done with extra weights. B. Exercise that involves visible muscle contraction. C. Exercise that focuses on stability of the body. D. Exercise that engages muscles without movement. 33. How did the researchers carry out the study? A. By providing statistics. B. By interviewing experts. C. By doing experiments. D. By making comparisons. 34. What does the author suggest the future studies about isometric exercise focus on? A. Exploring the reasons for its effectiveness. B. Demonstrating its influences on mental health. C. Assessing its suitability for different populations. D. Determining its long-term impacts on blood pressure. 35. What is the text mainly about? A. The benefits of aerobic exercises. B. The best exercise for blood pressure. C. The effects of various types of exercises. D. The importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle. 【答案】32. D 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是一项新的研究表明在没有运动的情况下锻炼肌肉可能最适合降低血压。 【32题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.(2023年7月发表在《英国运动医学杂志》(British Journal of Sports Medicine)上的一项大型研究表明，不动的肌肉锻炼，比如蹲墙和平板支撑，可能是降血压的最佳方式。)”可知，不动的肌肉锻炼可能是降血压的最佳方式，结合划线短语“This type of training”可知，这种类型的训练指的是上文中提到的“不动的肌肉锻炼”，由此可知，划线短语应与“不动的肌肉锻炼”意义相近。故选D项。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure.(研究人员对15827名参与者的270项试验进行了回顾，发现在HIIT(高强度间歇训练)、等长运动、有氧运动、动态阻力训练以及后两者的结合中，等长运动能最大程度地降低血压。)”可知，此项研究是对以前的研究数据进行分析，通过比较得出的研究结论——等长运动能最大程度地降低血压，由此可知，该项实验是通过对比进行的。故选D项。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据尾段中的“More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said.(作者说，需要更多的研究来确定为什么等长运动比其他类型的训练更能降低血压。)”可知，接下来需要更多的研究确定为什么等长运动比其他运动更能降低血压，由此可知，作者建议未来关于等长运动的研究重点是探究其有效性的原因。故选A项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据首段中的“Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure.(最近的研究表明，另一种类型的体育活动值得作为预防和治疗高血压的有效工具。)”以及下文中介绍的该项研究的研究过程和分析可知，新的研究发现一种体育活动值得作为预防和治疗高血压的有效工具，由此可知，本文主要讲述的是一项对降血压最好的运动。故选B项。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Super communicators are people who are consistently able to create real connections with others just by listening and talking. The following are four habits of super communicators. They know what kind of conversation they’re having. Super communicators are usually able to respond accordingly. If you’re having a practical conversation, your friend might ask you to help make hard decisions. ___36___ If your friend is just expressing his feelings, you just need to be a good listener. They prove they’re listening. There are plenty of ways to appear like you’re listening, like making eye contact or nodding. To do that, experts suggest a technique called “cycle for understanding”. Ask a question and listen to the response. Repeat what they just told you. Ask your conversation partner if you got what they said correct. ___37___ They ask a lot of the right questions. Research shows that highly effective communicators tend to ask 10 to 20 times as many questions as everyone else. They may simply be follow-up questions like “What happened next?”. Super communicators also ask questions that get people to open up. ___38___ They ask about people’s values or experiences and create an opportunity for emotional connection. ___39___ The goal of a discussion isn’t to impress someone, convince someone or wait for their turn to speak. It’s to genuinely comprehend someone else’s point of view and share their own views accordingly. The right response creates an atmosphere of trust and openness that both parties can benefit from. ___40___ A. They aim to understand. B. Experts call them “deep questions”. C. They are persuasive communicators. D. The decisions should be easy to carry out. E. This practice sounds simple but is powerful. F. Then you should be ready to give good advice. G. And that is actually the most magical thing that can happen. 【答案】36. F 37. E 38. B 39. A 40. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些超级沟通者常用的沟通技巧。 【36题详解】 根据下文“If your friend is just expressing his feelings, you just need to be a good listener.(如果你的朋友只是在表达他的感受，你只需要做一个好的倾听者)”可知，当朋友只是表达感受时，我们只需要倾听。结合空处上文“ If you’re having a practical conversation, your friend might ask you to help make hard decisions.(如果你正在进行一场实际的对话，你的朋友可能会让你帮忙做一些艰难的决定)”可知，如果朋友拿不定主意时，超级沟通者会给出建议。F项“Then you should be ready to give good advice.(那么你应该准备好给出好的建议)”符合语境，advice呼应上文hard decision。故选F。 【37题详解】 空处位于段末，应承接上文。根据上文“Ask a question and listen to the response. Repeat what they just told you. Ask your conversation partner if you got what they said correct.(问一个问题，然后听回答。重复他们刚刚告诉你的话。问问你的对话伙伴，你是否明白了他们所说的)”可知，超级沟通者通过“提问、重复、再提问确定”的方法来证明自己在倾听别人的话。E项“This practice sounds simple but is powerful.(这种做法听起来很简单，但却很有效)”与上文承接自然，this practice指代上文提到的那种方法——提问、重复、再提问确定。故选E。 【38题详解】 根据上文“They may simply be follow-up questions like “What happened next?” . Super communicators also ask questions that get people to open up.(它们可能只是一些后续问题，比如“接下来发生了什么?”。超级沟通者也会问一些问题，让人们敞开心扉)”和下文“They ask about people’s values or experiences and create an opportunity for emotional connection.(他们询问人们的价值观或经历，并创造一个情感联系的机会)”可知，超级沟通者先问一些比较简单的问题，后来询问一些让人敞开心扉和创造情感联系的问题，由此可知，问题变得深入了。B项“Experts call them “deep questions”.(专家称其为“深度问题”)”符合语境，them指代上文“questions that get people to open up”。故选B。 【39题详解】 根据下文“The goal of a discussion isn’t to impress someone, convince someone or wait for their turn to speak. It’s to genuinely comprehend someone else’s point of view and share their own views accordingly. (讨论的目的不是为了给某人留下深刻印象，说服某人或等着轮到他们说话。它是真正理解别人的观点，并据此分享自己的观点)”可知，讨论的目的是为了理解别人的观点，并分享自己的想法，即讨论是为了理解。由此可知，超级沟通者对话的目的是理解。A项“They aim to understand.(他们的目标是理解)”符合题意。故选A。 【40题详解】 空处位于段末应承接上文。根据上文“The right response creates an atmosphere of trust and openness that both parties can benefit from.(正确的回应会创造一种信任和开放的氛围，双方都能从中受益)”可知，通过正确的回应，可以创造信任和开放的氛围，能让对话双方受益，这是谈话的神奇之处。G项“And that is actually the most magical thing that can happen.(这是最神奇的事情了)”符合题意，与上文承接自然。故选G。 第三部分 语言知识运用 ( 共两节，满分30分 ) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A 、B 、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Anytime I travel on my bicycle across the country, I’m always amazed by how kind people can be to strangers. One night, my friends and I were camping in a town in Missouri. There was a severe storm and we were getting ___41___ . A complete stranger came by to ___42___ us that there were tornadoes(龙卷风)heading our way. The stranger invited us to his home. We were surprised by his ___43___ for our safety. Later we learned that there had been a lightening strike near the place where we had camped and several cattle had been ___44___ Fortunately, we spent the night in a nice dry home. We were ___45___ given the opportunity to take a shower. The next morning we had breakfast with the family and ___46___ contact information. In a way we felt like the family had become a part of our journey. This was one of the most heartwarming ___47___ of my life because this family had nothing to ___48___ by being so kind to us. We were ___49___ not the type they would usually ___50___ but they treated us with respect and kindness. The kindness of a stranger always ___51___ my faith in humanity. Whatever the person ___52___ always comes with no strings attached and that’s the most ___53___ part. That family ___54___ us so much that during the rest of the trip, we ___55___ others out every chance we got. We even bought food with our busking(街头卖艺) tips for the homeless. It’s always heartwarming when giving feels as good as receiving. 41 A. annoyed B. impatient C. excited D. nervous 42. A. warn B. show C. convince D. guarantee 43. A. demand B. concern C. desire D. responsibility 44. A. drowned B. deserted C. killed D. trapped 45. A. even B. merely C. often D. simply 46. A. submitted B. exchanged C. checked D. updated 47. A. experiences B. messages C. traditions D. comments 48. A. fear B. order C. gain D. offer 49. A. especially B. officially C. occasionally D. definitely 50. A. ask about B. complain about C. agree with D. associate with 51. A. reveals B. shakes C. strengthens D. shapes 52. A. states B. wishes C. saves D. gives 53. A. impressive B. practical C. satisfactory D. evident 54. A. funded B. inspired C. owed D. delighted 55. A. drove B. sought C. helped D. pointed 【答案】41. D 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. D 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了作者在骑行过程中收到的善意，并且也想要将善意回报给这个社会。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有一场猛烈的风暴，我们变得紧张起来。A. annoyed烦恼的；B. impatient不耐烦的；C. excited兴奋的；D. nervous神经紧张的。前文提到“One night, my friends and I were camping in a town in Missouri.”判断，本来作者和朋友们在露营，但一场猛烈的风暴袭来，这让作者和朋友们变得紧张起来。故选D。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：A. warn警告；B. show展示；C. convince说服；D. guarantee保证。后文提到“there were tornadoes heading our way”说明此时情况很紧急，陌生人过来警告作者这一情况。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他对我们安全的关心使我们感到惊讶。A. demand要求；B. concern关心；C. desire渴望；D. responsibility责任。前文提到“The stranger invited us to his home.”一位陌生人看到作者可能会遭遇龙卷风，邀请作者一家去他家躲避，说明这位陌生人对于作者的安全十分关心。故选B。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来我们得知在我们露营的地方附近被雷击了，有几头牛被雷击死了。A. drowned溺亡；B. deserted舍弃；C. killed杀害；D. trapped困住。前文提到“Later we learned that there had been a lightening strike near the place where we had camped”可知，作者露营的地方也被雷击中了，这几头牛有可能是被雷劈死了。故选C。 【45题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们甚至有机会洗澡。A. even甚至；B. merely仅仅；C. often经常；D. simply简单地，仅仅。前文提到“Fortunately, we spent the night in a nice dry home.”可知，作者和朋友们不仅没有遭受龙卷风，还有洗澡的机会，此处表示作者对于能够在干燥温暖的环境里度过并且洗澡这件事情感到非常意外。故选A。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二天早上，我们与这家人共进早餐，并交换了联系方式。A. submitted提交；B. exchanged交换；C. checked检查；D. updated更新。后文提到“contact information”，说明作者想要和这位帮助了他们的陌生人保持联系，因此需要交换联系方式。故选B。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是我一生中最温暖人心的经历之一，因为这个家庭对我们这么好，却没有得到什么好处。A. experiences经历；B. messages信息；C. traditions传统；D. comments评论。前文提到“In a way we felt like the family had become a part of our journey. ”（在某种程度上，我们觉得这个家庭已经成为我们旅程的一部分。），得到这个家庭的帮助让作者觉得这是他旅程经历中最温暖的一部分。故选A。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是我一生中最温暖人心的经历之一，因为这个家庭对我们这么好，却没有得到什么好处。A. fear害怕；B. order命令；C. gain获得；D. offer给予。前文提到了陌生人把作者和朋友带回自己家避险，让他们一夜平安，但却只是交换了联系方式，并没有向作者他们索取什么，由此判断，陌生人一家也并没有得到什么好处。故选C。 【49题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们绝非是他们通常会交往的那种人，但他们对我们很尊重，也很友好。A. especially尤其；B. officially官方地；C. occasionally偶然地；D. definitely绝对。后文提到“but they treated us with respect and kindness.”说明陌生人在帮助作者的时候，并没有因为作者的外表或其他原因才帮助他们，而是出于善良本身来帮助别人。故选D。 【50题详解】 考查动词词组辨析。句意：我们绝非是他们通常会交往的那种人，但他们对我们很尊重，也很友好。A. ask about询问；B. complain about抱怨；C. agree with同意；D. associate with交往。前文提到“The stranger invited us to his home.”说明作者和这位陌生人之前从来没有过交集，应该也不会是他们会交往的那种人。故选D。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：陌生人的善意总是增强我对人性的信心。A. reveals揭示；B. shakes摇晃；C. strengthens增强；D. shapes塑造。最后一段提到“We even bought food with our busking tips for the homeless. It's always heartwarming when giving feels as good as receiving.”（我们甚至用我们为无家可归者提供的卖艺小费(街头卖艺)买了食物。给予的感觉和接受的感觉一样好，这总是很暖心的），说明作者在接受了陌生人给予的善意之后，也愿意将这种善意分享出去，作者相信人性还是好的，因此是增强了作者对于人性的信心。故选C。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：无论对方给予什么，都没有任何附加条件，这是最令人印象深刻的部分。A. states陈述；B. wishes希望；祝愿；C. saves节约；D. gives给予。前文提到“This was one of the most heartwarming 7 of my life because this family had nothing to 8 by being so kind to us.”由此判断，陌生人在给予作者善意的时候并没有想着有任何回报，没有增加任何附加条件地无条件地帮助他们。故选D。 【53题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：无论对方给予什么，都没有任何附加条件，这是最令人印象深刻的部分。A. impressive令人印象深刻的；B. practical实际的；C. satisfactory令人满意的；D. evident清楚的。前文提到这个陌生人给予的善良让他觉得非常温暖，而且还是不求回报的，因此感到印象非常深刻。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那个家庭给了我们很大的鼓舞，所以在接下来的旅行中，我们一有机会就去帮助别人。A. funded资助；B. inspired鼓舞；C. owed亏欠；D. delighted使高兴。后文提到“We even bought food with our busking tips for the homeless. It's always heartwarming when giving feels as good as receiving.”作者在接受了陌生人给予的善意之后，也愿意将这种善意分享出去，说明陌生人一家的善良真的鼓舞了作者。故选B。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那个家庭给了我们很大的鼓舞，所以在接下来的旅行中，我们一有机会就去帮助别人。A. drove驱使；B. sought寻找；C. helped帮助；D. pointed指。后文提到作者会给无家可归的人买食物，说明作者也愿意帮助别人。故选C。 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。 Dunhuang, an oasis (绿洲) in the Taklamakan Desert, used to be a major stop along the Silk Road, but is now mainly a fascinating tourist destination. Those interested ___56___ Dunhuang’s colorful history will be attracted by the Mogao Caves, one of the city’s main attractions. The entrance to each cave ___57___ (block) by a locked door, which can only be opened by expert guides. Behind these doors are caves of all ___58___ (size) — from very small to absolutely huge. The caves contain thousands of priceless manuscripts and silk paintings, which, upon their discovery, drew much ___59___ (attend) to the area. Also, there are few things as special as walking across the desert oasis at sunrise. ___60___ (catch) this incredible scene, you must rise early. It’s bitterly cold. But as the sun rises atop the golden dunes (沙丘) and paints a ___61___ (true) picturesque scene, all your efforts pay off. Sunset is a popular time for a camel ride. Get off the camels ___62___ walk up a rather steep dune overlooking Crescent Lake. From this position, ___63___ (regard) as the best one, the incredible sunset is awe-inspiring. No trip to Dunhuang is complete without visiting the Dunhuang Museum, ___64___ it’s possible to put all of the city’s historical sites into proper historical context. The museum is expansive, _____65_____ (contain) many original artworks. Here, you are bound to be amazed by Dunhuang’s rich culture. 【答案】56. in 57. is blocked 58. sizes 59. attention 60. To catch 61. truly 62. and 63. regarded 64. where 65. containing 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了敦煌这一旅游目的地的历史、文化和自然景观。 【56题详解】 考查介词。句意：对敦煌丰富多彩的历史感兴趣的人会被莫高窟吸引，莫高窟是这座城市的主要景点之一。be interested in…是固定搭配，意为“对……感兴趣”。故填in。 【57题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：每个洞穴的入口都被一扇锁着的门堵住了，只有专业的导游才能打开。分析句子可知，block“阻塞”是句中谓语动词，与主语The entrance“入口”之间是被动关系，描述客观事实，应使用一般现在时态，又因主语是单数名词，所以谓语动词也应使用单数形式。故填is blocked。 【58题详解】 考查名词。句意：在这些门的后面是大小不一的洞穴，从很小的到巨大的。可数名词size意为“大小，尺寸”，有限定词all修饰，用复数形式。故填sizes。 【59题详解】 考查名词。句意：洞穴里有成千上万无价的手稿和丝绸画，它们一经发现，就引起了人们对该地区的极大关注。设空处作宾语，用不可数名词attention；draw attention to…“引起对……的注意”。故填attention。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：要看这令人难以置信的景色，你必须早起。catch this incredible scene是rise early的目的，用不定式作目的状语。故填To catch。 【61题详解】 考查副词。句意：但当太阳从金色的沙丘上升起，描绘出一幅真正如画的景色时，你所有的努力都得到了回报。提示词修饰形容词picturesque，用副词truly作状语，意为“真正地”。故填truly。 【62题详解】 考查连词。句意：从骆驼上下来，走上一个相当陡峭的沙丘，俯瞰新月湖。Get off the camels和walk up a rather steep dune是顺承关系，用并列连词and连接。故填and。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：从这个被认为是最好的位置，不可思议的日落是令人敬畏的。regard as the best one作非限制性后置定语，regard“认为，把……看作”是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语position之间是被动关系，用过去分词表被动。故填regarded。 【64题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：不去敦煌博物馆，你的敦煌之旅就不完整，在那里，你可以把这座城市的所有历史遗迹都置于适当的历史背景中。分析句子可知，设空处引导非限制性定语从句，对先行词the Dunhuang Museum作补充说明，关系词代替先行词在定语从句中作地点状语，表示“在敦煌”，应使用关系副词where引导该从句。故填where。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：博物馆很宽敞，包含许多原创艺术品。contain many original artworks作伴随状语，contain“包含”是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语The museum之间是主动关系，用现在分词表主动。故填containing。 第四部分 写作 ( 共两节 ， 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，劳动节到来之际，你做了关于“The Benefits of Doing Housework”的校园采访。请你就此次采访写一篇报道，向校英文报投稿。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The Benefits of Doing Housework _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The Benefits of Doing Housework With the Labor Day holiday approaching, I interviewed my fellow students about their opinions on the benefits of doing housework. According to my interviews, I found that the benefits of doing housework include improving self-discipline, emotional stability, and increase cooperation skills. Most students also pointed out that doing housework can help them learn about responsibility and understanding the value of hard work. In conclusion, the benefits of doing housework are not only apparent in the physical labor, but also in the mental and emotional aspects of our lives. I highly recommend everyone to take some time to do housework. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。要求考生就自己做的关于“The Benefits of Doing Housework”的校园采访写一篇报道，向校英文报投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 临近：approach→draw near/around the corner 看法，观点：opinion→perspective 明显的：apparent→evident 建议：recommend→advise/suggest 2.句型拓展 同义句 原句： I highly recommend everyone to take some time to do housework. 拓展句： I highly recommend that everyone should take some time to do housework. 【点睛】【高分句型1】With the Labor Day holiday approaching, I interviewed my fellow students about their opinions on the benefits of doing housework.（运用了with复合结构） 【高分句型2】According to my interviews, I found that the benefits of doing housework include improving self-discipline, emotional stability, and increase cooperation skills. （运用了that引导的宾语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When he was around 5-6 years old, my brother Ted, who is four years younger to me, suddenly found his legs unable to move one night. What followed was one of the hardest times of my parents'life. Months passed with them meeting various doctors, visiting different hospitals, and knocking at the doorstep of every possible chance — all the time with Ted in their arms, since he wasn't able to walk on his own anymore. There were doubts of permanent paralysis（瘫痪）— the very mention of which was enough to break us down. From finding it extremely painful to walk, to not being able to get up on his own, and to not being able to stand at all, Ted's problem was worsening day by day. Most surprisingly, all this while, he was as strong as, perhaps, only children can be in such difficult times. During this period, it was not unusual for my mother to have sudden breakdowns. Once, she burst into tears while watching Ted playing joyfully. He wiped off her tears, and said, “Don't cry, mummy. See, I can stand and even run on my own!” Saying this, he tried to get up, stood on shaking legs for just about a few microseconds and fell down, only to be safely caught in the arms of my mom, who hugged him dearly and cried some more. This was the most heart-breaking thing that I had ever experienced. But it was also a powerful one for the simple fact that it was my little brother who taught us what life was all about—HOPE. Witnessing my brother's strong will and positive attitude inspired me as well. As a brother, I could not stand by doing nothing at all. Hope was burning in my heart when I had the idea to train my brother to walk again. I firmly believe Ted could stand up and walk as he used to. Whenever school was over, I would put Ted into a pushchair and tell my mom that we'd just go to the park. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 In the park, I would put Ted one meter away from me, encouraging him to walk. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We agreed to keep this a secret from our parents until mom's birthday. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】In the park, I would put Ted one meter away from me, encouraging him to walk. His initial attempts were shaky, and he would often fall in my arms after just a couple of steps. I kept telling him that each small step was a victory. During that tough time, we had gone through countless days of helplessness, breakdowns and despair. We celebrated every attempt and every inch forward, becoming full of hope for the future. I knew that this was more than just physical training, it was a lesson in perseverance for both of us. Gradually, His legs began to gain strength, and his falls became less frequent. We agreed to keep this a secret from our parents until mom's birthday. We wanted to give her the most memorable gift—a miracle we had been working on. As the day approached, Ted's steps became more confident and his falls became fewer. On mom's birthday, we led our parents to the living room where Ted was waiting, standing on his own. With a signal, he started walking towards mom, his every step a testament to his incredible courage. The look of shock and joy on our parents' faces was indescribable. Tears streamed down my mom's cheeks as she watched Ted walk into her arms. It was a moment of triumph, a celebration of hope, and the best birthday present we could have ever given. Our secret training had paid off, and Ted's journey was a reminder to all of us that hope, combined with action, can lead to miracles. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的弟弟5、6岁的时候，有一天晚上突然发现他的腿不能动了。这段时期成为了一家人最艰难的时期，弟弟如此的坚强，也使得作者领悟到了生活的真谛。作者决定帮助弟弟，带领弟弟秘密训练。 【详解】1.段落续写： 由第一段首句内容“在公园里，我会把泰德放在离我一米远的地方，鼓励他走路。”可知，第一段可描写弟弟的努力、作者的鼓励以及弟弟的腿开始有力气了，摔倒的次数也少了。 ②由第二段首句内容“我们说好在妈妈生日之前不让父母知道这个秘密。”可知，第二段可描写作者完成比赛，吃到了巧克力棒。 2.续写线索：跌倒——作者鼓励——摔倒次数减少——在父母面前走路——父母感动——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 庆祝：celebrate /observe 获得：gain/acquire 开始：start /begin 导致：lead to /result in 情绪类 自信的：confident/ self-assurance 难以置信的：incredible/ unbelievable 【点睛】[高分句型1] As the day approached, Ted's steps became more confident and his falls became fewer. (运用了as引导时间状语从句) [高分句型2] I knew that this was more than just physical training, it was a lesson in perseverance for both of us. (运用了省略that的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$