精品解析：河南省郑州市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末英语试题

郑州市2023–2024学年下期期末考试 高二英语试题卷 注意事项： 本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。 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 did the man probably visit Guilin? A. This June. B. Last July. C. Last August. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of Kate? A. Quiet. B. Easy-going. C. Talkative. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do this Tuesday? A Attend an interview. B. Deliver a speech. C. Meet his lawyer. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why did the man choose the cottage? A. Because of its price. B. Because of its comfort. C. Because of its location. 5. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At Holiday Inn. B. In the office. C. At the airport. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. How long will Ann stay in Chicago? A. Four days. B. Five days. C. Nine days. 7. What does Ann plan to do in Chicago? A. Go biking. B. Explore some museums. C. Visit a theme park. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Why did Mike make the call? A. To express his thanks. B. To make an invitation. C. To ask for information. 9. What did Beth and her cousin mainly do? A. They had a chat. B. They played basketball. C. They went skateboarding. 10. What is Beth’s cousin good at? A. Dancing. B. Cooking. C. Reading. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What does the man say about Red Nose Day? A. It’s a charity event. B. It’s the most famous festival. C. It’s held in March each year. 12. What do the students enjoy doing on Red Nose Day? A. Selling red noses. B. Watching TV shows. C. Wearing funny clothes. 13. How does the woman like Jessie’s act? A. Silly. B. Admirable. C. Interesting. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. Why did the woman go to Lockwood Village last month? A. To see a relative. B. To do a support project. C. To conduct some research. 15. What did the woman do in Lockwood Village? A. She fed animals. B. She collected fruits. C. She organized houses. 16. How is the elderly’s life? A. Relaxing. B. Difficult. C. Simple. 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 might the speaker be? A. A tour guide. B. A teacher. C. A reporter. 18. What does the speaker say about the oldest cave painting? A. It was found in Spain. B. It’s nearly 64,000 years old. C. It served as a decorative item. 19. What do scientists agree on? A. The cave paintings’ values. B. The accuracy of carbon dating. C. The way of keeping the paintings. 20. Which are common subjects of cave paintings? A. Wild plants. B. Human figures. C. Large animals. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A A fascinating history and outstanding music scene have made Denton a North Texas cultural hotspot, but that’s not all this town has to offer. Bayless-Selby House Museum Experience life as a well-to-do Texan in the 19th century at Bayless-Selby House Museum. The home features all the splendid styling of the Queen Anne style of architecture, and its rooms are furnished with rare antiques from the time period. Bayless-Selby House Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday between April and October, and Wednesday through Saturday from November to March. 317 West Mulberry Street, Denton, TX 76201, (940) 349-2850 Campus Theatre Denton’s Campus Theatre is a true part of the town’s history. It began as a magnificent movie house in 1949, shut down in 1985, but returned 10 years later as a performing arts venue. Today, Campus Theatre, located in downtown Denton, is a place for film festivals, plays, and musicals. Tickets for these performances can be purchased on the theatre’s website or booked. 214 West Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76209, (940) 382-1915 Ray Roberts Lake State Park Row a boat down a scenic creek (小溪), stay on a beautiful beach, try your luck at catching a fish, or set up a tent and sleep under the stars. You name it, you can do it at Ray Roberts Lake State Park. 20 miles of multi-use trails, a marina (小船坞) that sells and rents boats, and an attraction can be found within the park, located just north of Denton. 100 P W4137, Pilot Point, TX 76258, (940) 686-2148 Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center offers lovers of the great outdoors the chance to experience some of the best birding and hiking in the Denton area. Travel the nearly 8 miles of nature trails that cover Clear Creek and the Elm Fork of the Trinity River through grasslands, wetlands and bottom land hardwood forests. 3310 Collin s Road, Denton, TX 76208, (940) 349-2883 21. Where can you appreciate the Queen Anne style of architecture? A. At Campus Theatre. B. At Ray Roberts Lake State Park. C. At Bayless-Selby House Museum. D. At Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center. 22. What is Campus Theatre used to do now? A. To shoot films. B. To host art events. C. To train performers. D. To demonstrate Denton’s history. 23. What do the last two places have in common? A. They are friendly to bird lovers. B. They are good places for boating. C. They have a fascinating history and music. D. They provide a chance to get close to nature. B I’m a 66-year-old harp (竖琴) student. Others in my class are 5,7,10,14…The next oldest is 30. I fancy myself the sage elder, hoping that they see me as a source of inspiration —“You’re never too old to learn.” or “If she can do it, I can, too!” After 4 years of learning to play, it was time for our first in-person harp performance! Performers sat among the guests beforehand, chatting and drawing excitement and energy from the full-of-anticipation room. One by one, my fellow students went — each playing superbly. I was proud of them like they were my own kids. Then, it was my turn. I was still relaxed and confident. But I struggled from the start. I kept my fingers moving on the strings, but the melody (旋律) was all wrong. Luckily, the harp is a forgiving instrument. Even wrong notes can sound melodic. But if anyone knew how the songs were supposed to sound, they’d have known I was messing it up. Suddenly, glorious sunlight shone through the concert hall’s windows. Now I couldn’t see! But the show must go on, right? When I got totally lost in the middle of both of my pieces I thought, “I don’t know what this is anymore, but it sounds kind of nice!” Sometimes, wonderful creations can be born out of panicked improvisation (即兴创作). I kept thinking, “Make a joyful noise, regardless!” The 8 minutes felt like 8 hours. Being the eldest in the room often makes people assume you’re the best or wisest. The truth, especially at that performance, was far different. But I would have awarded myself a gold star for the courage to start playing a new instrument at 62, and then perform in front of a large audience. Making music knows no age. Thinking back on my first performance, I realize that my lengthy life experience has taught me that the show must go on no matter what worrisome world politics, health scares, uncertain economic times, or difficult personal relationships are occurring. Life’s music is playing! It’s my job to show up and keep trying. 24. What does the underlined word “sage” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Interesting. B. Wise. C. Joyful. D. Demanding. 25. How did the author feel before her performance? A. Panicked and nervous. B. Thrilled and expectant. C. Calm and self-confident. D. Worried and unprepared. 26. How did the author react when realizing she was messing up her performance? A. She stopped playing immediately. B. She didn’t know what to do with it. C. She looked at the sunlight for comfort. D. She accepted the reality and carried on. 27. What lesson does the author learn from the experience? A. Never stop moving on in spite of difficulty. B. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes in learning. C. Confidence is more important than preparation. D. Improvisation is necessary in musical performance. C In experiments involving bouncy balls, plastic bottles and a high-speed camera, researchers in Chile discovered that it’s possible to control the height of a container’s bounce by swirling (旋动) the water inside. If this experiment sounds like something out of a social media challenge, that’s because it is. Pablo Gutiérrez, a physicist at Chile’s O’Higgins University, became interested in bouncing containers after his son showed him the viral “bottle flip” challenge: throwing a half-full plastic bottle so it flies end over end and sticks the landing. “Pablo became very good at this challenge,” laughs Gutiérrez’s co-author Leonardo Gordillo, “He was throwing a lot of bottles.” So the physicists and their research team took bottle flipping into the laboratory. They glued halves of rubber balls to the bottle’s bottom to enhance their bounce. And they made a key observation: bottles they’d swirled before releasing bounced far less, probably thanks to fluid dynamics (流体力学). To test this, the physicists built a device that could swirl and drop bottles with scientific precision. Indeed, the faster the water was swirled, the lower a bottle’s bounce. Like car passengers during a tight turn, swirling water inside a bottle gets pushed to the sides of the container, forcing it upward evenly along the walls. When the bottle hits the ground, the water courses down toward a single point at the center of the bottle’s base. All of the fluid tries to pass through that point but can’t. With nowhere else to go, the water flies back upward. Most of the falling bottle’s momentum (动量) gets redirected into this vertical jet (垂直喷射流) rather than into a bounce, lowering the impact and explaining why swirled bottles tend to stick their landings when “flipped”. Tadd Truscott, a fluid physicist in Saudi Arabia, says he’d be interested to see whether the effect works for stickier fluids or for larger container sizes. Such findings could perhaps be useful for reducing crash damage to fluid-filled containers like fuel tanks. It could also make for an afternoon of fun at home. The researchers encourage readers to give a bottle a swirl and see the result for themselves. 28. What did Pablo’s son show him? A. How a container’s bounce was controlled. B. How plastic bottles were flipped in the air. C. How bottles could be thrown as high as possible. D. How a half-filled water bottle made a good landing. 29. What did the physicists do to carry out the experiment? A. They chose larger plastic containers. B. They replaced water with sticky fluids. C. They poured more water into the bottles. D. They stuck something to the bottle’s bottom. 30 How is paragraph 4 developed? A. By sharing a personal experiment. B. By comparing varieties of water bottles. C. By describing a bounce-reducing process. D. By giving an example of a car’s tight turn. 31. What would Tadd like to see? A. The publication of the findings. B. The great fun of bottle flipping. C. The application of the experiment. D. The improvement of fluid-filled containers. D I’m used to seeing small leaps in technological progress but occasionally, there are things that will still shock me. In 2022, a company called OpenAI released a truly jaw-dropping demonstration of a new AI technology that feels almost like technology has skipped ahead by a few generations. The AI technology is called ChatGPT, a computer program that can understand and respond to human language. It is trained on a lot of text, so it can understand what people are saying and respond in a way that sounds like a real person. What’s even more amazing is that ChatGPT seems frighteningly human in its ability to understand questions and answer them competently. “Write a story about Leonardo da Vinci in the style of Roald Dahl,” you can ask it, and it’ll spin up a pretty good children’s story. One area where I’ve found ChatGPT to be enormously useful is its ability to write computer code. This has particularly amazed me. When you write code, it has to be very precise and carefully structured. But when I asked it to write a program that would put some data into a database for me, in a particularly complex way, within seconds it generated something that would have taken me hours to do manually. ChatGPT is not really completely human, however. For example, it sometimes generates things that sound true, but are actually just nonsense. This is because of the way the AI learns through pattern recognition. There’s no real intelligence operating there — it is just repeating something based on what it has “read” before. ChatGPT is better at some tasks than others: it can write a brilliant invitation email, but its ability to rhyme leaves a lot to be desired. And this is why I’m pretty convinced that ChatGPT is going to change the world, sooner rather than later. It’s already hugely impressive, but what exists at the moment is just a demonstration. Once the same AI is built into other apps and can connect to the live internet to learn more, it will become even more sophisticated (复杂巧妙的). Our computers will no longer be just our word processors, but our writing partners too. 32. What can we learn about ChatGPT from paragraph 2? A. It can understand people’s emotions. B. It reacts like a real person during talks. C. It is unable to generate original contents. D. It frightens people much in different ways. 33. What is particularly amazing about ChatGPT’s ability to write a program? A. Its diversity. B. Its efficiency. C. Its structure. D. Its precision. 34. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. ChatGPT has some limitations. B. There’s no real intelligence in the world. C. ChatGPT learns through pattern recognition. D. AI thinks almost the same way as humans do. 35. What is the author’s attitude toward ChatGPT? A. Positive. B. Opposed. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Many people share the assumption that material wealth and possessions bring happiness. This is why so many lottery tickets (彩票) are sold each week. ____36____. Life satisfaction in the United States has remained at the same level for half a century, even though its GDP is much higher than ever before. Many countries with the highest levels of well-being (幸福), such as several Latin American countries, have a comparatively low level of material wealth. People with a strong desire for wealth tend to have lower levels of well-being. In contrast, people who live a life of voluntary simplicity with few possessions have a higher level. ____37____. Certainly, money can lead to greater well-being if your basic needs aren’t satisfied or you’re worrying about your financial situation. ____38____. I sometimes compare the materialist pursuit of happiness to eating when you’re already full. You can eat as much as you like, but it doesn’t satisfy you-in fact, it just makes you feel uncomfortable and sick. The idea that wealth brings well-being also stops us from focusing on the real sources of happiness, like contact with nature, relationships, and inner harmony. These are much more reliable and productive sources of well-being. ____39____, while materialism only offers short bursts of pleasure, which wear off fairly quickly. ____40____. Possessions are produced using natural resources and create waste and pollution. The desire to own and build up possessions is destroying our ecology. Sooner or later, we will have to shift to a simpler lifestyle, whether we like it or not. A. In a word, money doesn’t mean everything B. They offer a stable and true sense of well-being C. Very few people are lucky enough to get wealthy D. But beyond a certain point, it makes little or no difference E. But research has shown little connection between wealth and well-being F. So, not taking material wealth too seriously is a good start for well-being G. Moreover, we have to end our passion for possessions for the environment 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Mark and Alex were both active kids, playing soccer, skateboarding, and hiking. Their relationship ____41____ through the time spent carpooling (拼车) and chatting about Hobbits, as well as through their shared love of ____42____. Years later, Mark’s health ____43____ declined, and he needed a feeding tube to survive. Misfortunes never come single. Alex developed a major joint disease. Despite these sudden health conditions, Mark and Alex became stronger together. Then, an incredible ____44____ presented itself to help them get back outdoors-a minivan (小客车). It was easy to drive and didn’t require setting up camp, and once they ____45____ a few decorations, it quickly felt like home. What started with____46____ camping trips finally turned into a full-time lifestyle they had never imagined. Alex said ____47____,“Without getting sick, who knows where we would be? We hope to build a community of the disabled and able-bodied alike to get outside, no matter what.” Considering their illnesses, they ____48____ their days based on how they feel. Energetic days are filled with hiking, climbing trees, and playing with their dog, while restful days ____49____ reading, watching movies, and eating pastries. When asked about their sources of ____50____, Mark and Alex are quick to credit their own passion for adventure and nature. None of this would be ____51____ without their inner drive to overcome the obstacles (障碍). ___52___ their illnesses while they are camping can be challenging, but according to Mark, instead of considering the illness as an obstacle, they ____53____ to take advantage of it to enhance the problem-solving skills. For others with similar conditions, Mark and Alex have a ____54____ to share-“Keep an open attitude to how you can engage in travel. And stick to what you like. After all, nothing is impossible to a ____55____ mind.” 41. A. developed B. ended C. worked D. recovered 42. A. literature B. competition C. freedom D. adventure 43. A. frequently B. naturally C. temporarily D. sharply 44. A. pattern B. challenge C. solution D. donation 45. A. sorted B. added C. spotted D. considered 46. A. boring B. traditional C. occasional D. relaxing 47. A. optimistically B. regretfully C. patiently D. secretly 48. A. miss B. schedule C. value D. count 49. A. call for B. consist of C. start with D. rely on 50. A. inspiration B. information C. income D. stress 51. A. tough B. attractive C. worthwhile D. possible 52. A. Defining B. Managing C. Preventing D. Detecting 53. A. prefer B. remember C. refuse D. happen 54. A. dream B. decision C. suggestion D. responsibility 55. A. peaceful B. curious C. determined D. refreshed 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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。 Not every architectural landmark is grand in scale, with splendid decorations, or amazing colors. Suzhou Gardens may just be the opposite. When a group of monks during the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) first ____56____(build) Lion Grove Garden, they may have just wanted to stay away from urban noise, while in the following centuries, this charming garden has ____57____ (constant) attracted celebrity guests, leaving a long list of poems, paintings and historical events. So far, nine ____58____ (represent) gardens of Suzhou, including Lion Grove Garden, Humble Administrator’s Garden and Great Wave Pavilion, have entered the World Heritage List. As UNESCO remarks, “The purpose of the classical Chinese garden design is ____59____ (show) natural landscapes in miniature (微型). It ____60____ (illustrate) in the nine gardens perfectly, reflecting the natural beauty in Chinese culture ____61____ inspiring people to pursue harmony with the world.” Nowadays, relevant administrations are trying to restore the historical landscapes of Suzhou’s classical gardens. ____62____ a consequence, a new project was launched for tourists in small groups to reserve places to enter the garden before the regular opening time. With a poem about the garden ____63____ (write) on a self-made traditional folding fan, their visit ended. The experience was also regarded as a way to understand the wisdom and different philosophical ____64____ ( perspective) of the ancient Chinese literati (文人). The delicate beauty of the gardens still flows through the canals _____65_____ run across Suzhou. Their strength in shaping the city’s character seems to last forever. 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，你校将于下学期开设“生涯规划”（Career Planning）选修课程，请给你校交换生Jason写一封邮件，推荐此课程。内容包括： 1. 课程介绍； 2. 开设意义； 3. 报名方式。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jason, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I wrote my first poem. My mother read the little poem and began to cry out, “Buddy, I can’t believe it. What a wonderful poem!” My eyes twinkled when she poured out her praise. “What time will Dad be home?” I asked. I could hardly wait to show him, expecting the praise from an editor of Times. I spent the best part of that afternoon preparing for his arrival. First, I wrote the poem out to the best of my ability. Then I drew pictures to match this greatest poem. As seven o’clock drew near, I confidently placed it on my father’s plate on the dining room table, waiting for him to appreciate this wonderful poem of mine. That evening when my father burst in, his mood seemed even more thunderous than usual. An hour late for dinner, he did not sit down but circled the long dining room table with a drink in his hand, complaining non-stop about his employees. Under my steady stare, he paused and glared at his plate. There was an awful silence. “What’s this?” He reached for the paper and read it. Then he dropped the poem back on the table, saying, “Awful!” My eyes were getting wet. “Ben, Buddy is just a little boy. These are the first lines of poetry he’s ever produced. He needs encouragement,” my mother said. But my father disagreed, “Isn’t there enough terrible poetry in the world already? No law says Buddy has to become a poet.” They quarreled over it. I couldn’t stand it another second. I ran from the dining room, crying. A sad story, but you know, the family wounds healed (痊愈). My mother began talking to my father again. I even began writing poems again, though I seldom exposed them to my father. 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。 One day in my senior high school, my teacher Mrs. Brown advised me to take part in a poetry contest. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the success, I came to understand the true meaning of “awful”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 郑州市2023–2024学年下期期末考试 高二英语试题卷 注意事项： 本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。 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 did the man probably visit Guilin? A. This June. B. Last July. C. Last August. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Did you go to Greeland on vacation last year? M: I couldn’t make it last July, but I finally went there one month later and I planned to visit it again this June. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of Kate? A. Quiet. B. Easy-going. C. Talkative. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: We have two girls in our research group: Linda and Kate. Do you know them? W: Sure, Linda is easy going and the most talkative girl I have ever met. But Kate is just the opposite. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do this Tuesday? A. Attend an interview. B. Deliver a speech. C. Meet his lawyer. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Here is this week’s schedule, Mr Foreignornake. On Monday, there is a TV interview. Your speech to the lions club is on Tuesday afternoon. Then on Wednesday you have an appointment with your lawyer and on Friday morning some scientists will visit our company. M: Wait, so you mean the video conference on Thursday is cancelled. W: Yes, Mr Foreignornake. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why did the man choose the cottage? A. Because of its price. B. Because of its comfort. C. Because of its location. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: It is just the holiday home where I can look out to the ocean. M: That’s why it shows this coastal cottage. It has one of the best sea sites. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At Holiday Inn. B. In the office. C. At the airport. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: You must be Mr White, right? M: Yes, I am. W: I’m Carol, Mr clark’s assistant. Did you have a nice flight? M: Oh, yes, thank you. W: Well, Mister Clark has to be in the office to deal with some matters right now, so he asked me to pick you up. Now we’ll go to holiday and for dinner and Mister Clark will go straight there right away. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. How long will Ann stay in Chicago? A. Four days. B. Five days. C. Nine days. 7. What does Ann plan to do in Chicago? A. Go biking. B. Explore some museums. C. Visit a theme park. 【答案】6. A 7. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Ann, what are your plans for the holiday? W: I will first head to Chicago with my son. We will be there for four days before we travel to another city and stay there for the following five days. While staying there we will go to a theme park. M: Oh, that sounds wonderful. Where will you be staying in Chicago? W: We’re going to stay at my aunt’s apartment. She lives there. M: That’s convenient. Any special plans while you were there? W: We are thinking of exploring some of the city’s museums. M: Sounds like a great idea. Will your aunt be joining you for any of it? W: No, she is planning to enjoy some bike riding during our visit. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Why did Mike make the call? A. To express his thanks. B. To make an invitation. C. To ask for information. 9. What did Beth and her cousin mainly do? A. They had a chat. B. They played basketball. C. They went skateboarding. 10. What is Beth’s cousin good at? A. Dancing. B. Cooking. C. Reading. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi, Beth, this is Mike. What events to do a ten last week. I need to keep a record. W: Hi, Mike. Actually I didn’t participate in any. My cousin and her family came to visit me. M: Really? That sounds lovely. What did you do? W: My cousin and I spent most of the time chatting while her husband and children were playing basketball and skateboarding. M: Sounds great. Did you go up to any restaurants? W: No, we cooked some homemade meals. You know my cousin is a cook and she is especially good at preparing fish dishes. M: Very impressive. How did you spend the evenings? W: I was addicted to some reading while they were enjoying a dance program. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What does the man say about Red Nose Day? A. It’s a charity event. B. It’s the most famous festival. C. It’s held in March each year. 12. What do the students enjoy doing on Red Nose Day? A. Selling red noses. B. Watching TV shows. C. Wearing funny clothes. 13. How does the woman like Jessie’s act? A. Silly. B. Admirable. C. Interesting. 【答案】11. A 12. C 13. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Emma, have you heard of red nose day? W: Yes, but I don’t know what it is about. M: Well, it a charity event, one of the most famous fund racing events worldwide organized by the charity comic relief. It takes place in March every two years and many well-known people participate in it. W: That’s cool. What kind of things do they do? M: Usually people watch a fun filled TV show at schools and colleges. Students enjoy doing funny things to raise money like sitting in a bath full of cold baked beans or putting on funny clothes. Shops and supermarkets sell the symbolic red noses as well as other related products. W: That’s interesting. M: Yeah, and one year the singer Jesse even shaved all her hair off and raised the significant sum of money through donations. W: Wow. That’s really courageous. I admire her very much for doing that for charity. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. Why did the woman go to Lockwood Village last month? A. To see a relative. B. To do a support project. C. To conduct some research. 15. What did the woman do in Lockwood Village? A. She fed animals. B. She collected fruits. C. She organized houses. 16. How is the elderly’s life? A. Relaxing. B. Difficult. C. Simple. 【答案】14. B 15. A 16. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Lisa, I heard you won to Lockwood village last month. Was it for your biology project? W: No. Actually it was for a support project which my part time company was involved in. As the harvest season came, many of the elderly there were finding it tough to manage the farming work themselves, so we decided to lend a hand. M: Did everyone from your department participate? W: Yeah, we all helped out there as volunteers. There was plenty to do. Some helps the elderly clean and organize their houses while others assisted in picking pears and collecting corn. And I was responsible for feeding pigs and sheep. M: That sounds like a very meaningful experience. W: Absolutely. The elderly there are left behind because their children have to work outside to support their families. As they age and their health declines, they struggle with the farming work. Anyway it felt great to be able to help and lighten their load a bit. 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 might the speaker be? A. A tour guide. B. A teacher. C. A reporter. 18. What does the speaker say about the oldest cave painting? A. It was found in Spain. B. It’s nearly 64,000 years old. C. It served as a decorative item. 19. What do scientists agree on? A. The cave paintings’ values. B. The accuracy of carbon dating. C. The way of keeping the paintings. 20. Which are common subjects of cave paintings? A. Wild plants. B. Human figures. C. Large animals. 【答案】17. B 18. A 19. C 20. C 【解析】 【原文】 M: Good morning boys and girls, and today’s lesson we’re going to learn about cave paintings. Please open your books and turn to unit six page sixty three. All right, let’s get started. Cave paintings are clearly important in art history, but how much do you know about them. According to studies, the oldest known cave painting is more than sixty four thousand years old and was found in Spain. Actually, Europe is home to some of the most famous cave paintings. There are about three hundred and fifty main caves with paintings in Europe. However, it’s hard to give the precise date of these paintings because there are disagreements within the scientific community about the accuracy of carbon dating. What is an agreement though is the delicate nature of the paintings and the need to keep them in a controlled atmosphere. Cave paintings are usually found on the walls and ceilings of caves. Most of the pictures are of large animals instead of wild plants. Besides, there are often pictures of human hands. It’s believed that hands were drawn around as an outline and it is still used in painting classes today. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A A fascinating history and outstanding music scene have made Denton a North Texas cultural hotspot, but that’s not all this town has to offer. Bayless-Selby House Museum Experience life as a well-to-do Texan in the 19th century at Bayless-Selby House Museum. The home features all the splendid styling of the Queen Anne style of architecture, and its rooms are furnished with rare antiques from the time period. Bayless-Selby House Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday between April and October, and Wednesday through Saturday from November to March. 317 West Mulberry Street, Denton, TX 76201, (940) 349-2850 Campus Theatre Denton’s Campus Theatre is a true part of the town’s history. It began as a magnificent movie house in 1949, shut down in 1985, but returned 10 years later as a performing arts venue. Today, Campus Theatre, located in downtown Denton, is a place for film festivals, plays, and musicals. Tickets for these performances can be purchased on the theatre’s website or booked. 214 West Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76209, (940) 382-1915 Ray Roberts Lake State Park Row a boat down a scenic creek (小溪), stay on a beautiful beach, try your luck at catching a fish, or set up a tent and sleep under the stars. You name it, you can do it at Ray Roberts Lake State Park. 20 miles of multi-use trails, a marina (小船坞) that sells and rents boats, and an attraction can be found within the park, located just north of Denton. 100 P W4137, Pilot Point, TX 76258, (940) 686-2148 Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center offers lovers of the great outdoors the chance to experience some of the best birding and hiking in the Denton area. Travel the nearly 8 miles of nature trails that cover Clear Creek and the Elm Fork of the Trinity River through grasslands, wetlands and bottom land hardwood forests. 3310 Collin s Road, Denton, TX 76208, (940) 349-2883 21. Where can you appreciate the Queen Anne style of architecture? A. At Campus Theatre. B. At Ray Roberts Lake State Park. C. At Bayless-Selby House Museum. D. At Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center. 22. What is Campus Theatre used to do now? A. To shoot films. B. To host art events. C. To train performers. D. To demonstrate Denton’s history. 23. What do the last two places have in common? A. They are friendly to bird lovers. B. They are good places for boating. C. They have a fascinating history and music. D. They provide a chance to get close to nature. 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了丹顿的四个著名景点。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Bayless-Selby House Museum部分的“The home features all the splendid styling of the Queen Anne style of architecture, and its rooms are furnished with rare antiques from the time period.(这座房子展现了安妮女王式建筑的全部华丽风格，其房间配备了这一时期罕见的古董家具。)”可知，在Bayless-Selby House Museum可以欣赏到安妮女王风格的建筑风格。故选C。 22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Campus Theatre部分的“Today, Campus Theatre, located in downtown Denton, is a place for film festivals, plays, and musicals.(今天，校园剧院位于丹顿市中心，是举办电影节、戏剧和音乐剧的地方。)”可知，现在的Campus Theatre是电影节、戏剧和音乐剧的表演场所，用于举办艺术活动。故选B。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据Ray Roberts Lake State Park部分的“Row a boat down a scenic creek (小溪), stay on a beautiful beach, try your luck at catching a fish, or set up a tent and sleep under the stars.(在风景优美的小溪里划船，在美丽的海滩上停留，试试运气钓条鱼，或者搭个帐篷在星空下睡觉。)”和Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center部分的“Travel the nearly 8 miles of nature trails that cover Clear Creek and the Elm Fork of the Trinity River through grasslands, wetlands and bottom land hardwood forests.(沿着近8英里的自然步道旅行，这条步道覆盖了Clear Creek和Trinity River的Elm Fork，穿过草原、湿地和底层硬木森林。)”可知，最后两个地方Ray Roberts Lake State Park和Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center的共同点是它们都提供了接近自然的机会。故选D。 B I’m a 66-year-old harp (竖琴) student. Others in my class are 5,7,10,14…The next oldest is 30. I fancy myself the sage elder, hoping that they see me as a source of inspiration —“You’re never too old to learn.” or “If she can do it, I can, too!” After 4 years of learning to play, it was time for our first in-person harp performance! Performers sat among the guests beforehand, chatting and drawing excitement and energy from the full-of-anticipation room. One by one, my fellow students went — each playing superbly. I was proud of them like they were my own kids. Then, it was my turn. I was still relaxed and confident. But I struggled from the start. I kept my fingers moving on the strings, but the melody (旋律) was all wrong. Luckily, the harp is a forgiving instrument. Even wrong notes can sound melodic. But if anyone knew how the songs were supposed to sound, they’d have known I was messing it up. Suddenly, glorious sunlight shone through the concert hall’s windows. Now I couldn’t see! But the show must go on, right? When I got totally lost in the middle of both of my pieces, I thought, “I don’t know what this is anymore, but it sounds kind of nice!” Sometimes, wonderful creations can be born out of panicked improvisation (即兴创作). I kept thinking, “Make a joyful noise, regardless!” The 8 minutes felt like 8 hours. Being the eldest in the room often makes people assume you’re the best or wisest. The truth, especially at that performance, was far different. But I would have awarded myself a gold star for the courage to start playing a new instrument at 62, and then perform in front of a large audience. Making music knows no age. Thinking back on my first performance, I realize that my lengthy life experience has taught me that the show must go on no matter what worrisome world politics, health scares, uncertain economic times, or difficult personal relationships are occurring. Life’s music is playing! It’s my job to show up and keep trying. 24. What does the underlined word “sage” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Interesting. B. Wise. C. Joyful. D. Demanding. 25. How did the author feel before her performance? A. Panicked and nervous. B. Thrilled and expectant. C. Calm and self-confident. D. Worried and unprepared. 26. How did the author react when realizing she was messing up her performance? A. She stopped playing immediately. B. She didn’t know what to do with it. C. She looked at the sunlight for comfort. D. She accepted the reality and carried on. 27. What lesson does the author learn from the experience? A. Never stop moving on in spite of difficulty. B. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes in learning. C. Confidence is more important than preparation. D. Improvisation is necessary in musical performance. 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者66岁去学习竖琴，搞砸了第一次演出，但是作者没有气馁，而是接受现实并继续前进。 【24题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“hoping that they see me as a source of inspiration —“You’re never too old to learn.” or “If she can do it, I can, too!”(希望他们把我看作灵感的源泉——“活到老学到老。”或者“如果她能做到，我也能！”)”可知，作者希望班上的同学把自己看作灵感的源泉——“活到老，学到老”或者“如果她能做到，我也能!”，即作者希望成为一个明智的老者。故划线词意思是“明智的”。故选B。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“I was still relaxed and confident.(我仍然很放松，很自信)”可知，在表演前作者感到冷静、自信。故选C。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“But if anyone knew how the songs were supposed to sound, they’d have known I was messing it up. Suddenly, glorious sunlight shone through the concert hall’s windows. Now I couldn’t see! But the show must go on, right?(但如果有人知道这些歌应该是什么声音，他们就会知道我搞砸了。突然，灿烂的阳光透过音乐厅的窗户照了进来。现在我看不见了！但演出还得继续，对吧？)”可知，当作者意识到自己搞砸了自己的表演时，作者接受现实并继续前进。故选D。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Thinking back on my first performance, I realize that my lengthy life experience has taught me that the show must go on no matter what worrisome world politics, health scares, uncertain economic times, or difficult personal relationships are occurring. Life’s music is playing! It’s my job to show up and keep trying.(回想起我的第一次演出，我意识到，我漫长的生活经历告诉我，无论世界政治、健康恐慌、经济不稳定、人际关系困难如何，演出都必须继续下去。生命的音乐正在奏响！我的工作就是出现并继续努力)”可知，作者从这次经历中学到了尽管困难重重，也不要停止前进。故选A。 C In experiments involving bouncy balls, plastic bottles and a high-speed camera, researchers in Chile discovered that it’s possible to control the height of a container’s bounce by swirling (旋动) the water inside. If this experiment sounds like something out of a social media challenge, that’s because it is. Pablo Gutiérrez, a physicist at Chile’s O’Higgins University, became interested in bouncing containers after his son showed him the viral “bottle flip” challenge: throwing a half-full plastic bottle so it flies end over end and sticks the landing. “Pablo became very good at this challenge,” laughs Gutiérrez’s co-author Leonardo Gordillo, “He was throwing a lot of bottles.” So the physicists and their research team took bottle flipping into the laboratory. They glued halves of rubber balls to the bottle’s bottom to enhance their bounce. And they made a key observation: bottles they’d swirled before releasing bounced far less, probably thanks to fluid dynamics (流体力学). To test this, the physicists built a device that could swirl and drop bottles with scientific precision. Indeed, the faster the water was swirled, the lower a bottle’s bounce. Like car passengers during a tight turn, swirling water inside a bottle gets pushed to the sides of the container, forcing it upward evenly along the walls. When the bottle hits the ground, the water courses down toward a single point at the center of the bottle’s base. All of the fluid tries to pass through that point but can’t. With nowhere else to go, the water flies back upward. Most of the falling bottle’s momentum (动量) gets redirected into this vertical jet (垂直喷射流) rather than into a bounce, lowering the impact and explaining why swirled bottles tend to stick their landings when “flipped”. Tadd Truscott, a fluid physicist in Saudi Arabia, says he’d be interested to see whether the effect works for stickier fluids or for larger container sizes. Such findings could perhaps be useful for reducing crash damage to fluid-filled containers like fuel tanks. It could also make for an afternoon of fun at home. The researchers encourage readers to give a bottle a swirl and see the result for themselves. 28. What did Pablo’s son show him? A. How a container’s bounce was controlled. B. How plastic bottles were flipped in the air. C. How bottles could be thrown as high as possible. D. How a half-filled water bottle made a good landing. 29. What did the physicists do to carry out the experiment? A. They chose larger plastic containers. B. They replaced water with sticky fluids. C. They poured more water into the bottles. D. They stuck something to the bottle’s bottom. 30. How is paragraph 4 developed? A. By sharing a personal experiment. B. By comparing varieties of water bottles. C By describing a bounce-reducing process. D. By giving an example of a car’s tight turn. 31. What would Tadd like to see? A. The publication of the findings. B. The great fun of bottle flipping. C. The application of the experiment. D. The improvement of fluid-filled containers. 【答案】28. D 29. D 30. C 31. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是智利的研究人员发现可以通过旋转容器内的水来控制容器的反弹高度。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Pablo Gutiérrez, a physicist at Chile’s O’Higgins University, became interested in bouncing containers after his son showed him the viral “bottle flip” challenge: throwing a half-full plastic bottle so it flies end over end and sticks the landing.(智利O’Higgins大学的物理学家Pablo Gutiérrez在他的儿子向他展示了流行的“瓶子翻转”挑战后，对弹跳容器产生了兴趣：扔一个半满的塑料瓶，让它一端飞到另一端，然后粘在地上。)”可知，Pablo Gutiérrez儿子在向他展示“瓶子翻转”挑战，即“扔一个半满的塑料瓶，让它一端飞到另一端，然后粘在地上”后，对弹跳容器产生了兴趣，由此可知，他的儿子应该是向他展示半瓶水如何顺利落地。故选D项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“So the physicists and their research team took bottle flipping into the laboratory. They glued halves of rubber balls to the bottle’s bottom to enhance their bounce. And they made a key observation: bottles they’d swirled before releasing bounced far less, probably thanks to fluid dynamics(流体力学).(所以物理学家和他们的研究小组把瓶子扔进了实验室。他们把一半的橡皮球粘在瓶子的底部，以增强它们的弹性。他们做了一个关键的观察：他们在释放之前旋转的瓶子反弹得少得多，这可能要归功于流体力学。)”可知，物理学家和研究小组开始了扔瓶子实验，把一般的像皮球站在瓶子底部，以增强瓶子的弹性，他们做了一个重要的观察，由此可知，他们把什么东西粘在瓶子的底部来进行实验。故选D项。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“When the bottle hits the ground, the water courses down toward a single point at the center of the bottle’s base. All of the fluid tries to pass through that point but can’t. With nowhere else to go, the water flies back upward. Most of the falling bottle’s momentum (动量) gets redirected into this vertical jet (垂直喷射流) rather than into a bounce, lowering the impact and explaining why swirled bottles tend to stick their landings when “flipped”.(当瓶子撞到地面时，水会流向瓶子底部中心的一个点。所有的液体都试图通过这个点，但是不能。由于无处可去，水又逆流而上。瓶子下落的大部分动量被重新定向到垂直射流中，而不是反弹，这降低了冲击力，并解释了为什么旋转的瓶子在“翻转”时倾向于坚持着陆。)”可知，瓶子撞地时，由于水不能都流向平底中心的一个点，所以会逆流而上，瓶子在下落时降低了冲击力，并且解释了为什么旋转的瓶子在“翻转”时倾向于坚持着陆，由此可知，本段主要是通过描述一个减少反弹的过程发展的。故选C项。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据尾段中的“Tadd Truscott, a fluid physicist in Saudi Arabia, says he’d be interested to see whether the effect works for stickier fluids or for larger container sizes. (沙特阿拉伯的流体物理学家Tadd Truscott说，他很有兴趣看看这种效应是否适用于粘性较强的流体或更大的容器。)”可知，Tadd Truscott说他有兴趣看看这种效应是否适用于粘性较强的流体或者更大的容器，由此可知，Tadd想看一下该实验的实际应用。故选C项。 D I’m used to seeing small leaps in technological progress, but occasionally, there are things that will still shock me. In 2022, a company called OpenAI released a truly jaw-dropping demonstration of a new AI technology that feels almost like technology has skipped ahead by a few generations. The AI technology is called ChatGPT, a computer program that can understand and respond to human language. It is trained on a lot of text, so it can understand what people are saying and respond in a way that sounds like a real person. What’s even more amazing is that ChatGPT seems frighteningly human in its ability to understand questions and answer them competently. “Write a story about Leonardo da Vinci in the style of Roald Dahl,” you can ask it, and it’ll spin up a pretty good children’s story. One area where I’ve found ChatGPT to be enormously useful is its ability to write computer code. This has particularly amazed me. When you write code, it has to be very precise and carefully structured. But when I asked it to write a program that would put some data into a database for me, in a particularly complex way, within seconds it generated something that would have taken me hours to do manually. ChatGPT is not really completely human, however. For example, it sometimes generates things that sound true, but are actually just nonsense. This is because of the way the AI learns through pattern recognition. There’s no real intelligence operating there — it is just repeating something based on what it has “read” before. ChatGPT is better at some tasks than others: it can write a brilliant invitation email, but its ability to rhyme leaves a lot to be desired. And this is why I’m pretty convinced that ChatGPT is going to change the world, sooner rather than later. It’s already hugely impressive, but what exists at the moment is just a demonstration. Once the same AI is built into other apps and can connect to the live internet to learn more, it will become even more sophisticated (复杂巧妙的). Our computers will no longer be just our word processors, but our writing partners too. 32. What can we learn about ChatGPT from paragraph 2? A. It can understand people’s emotions. B. It reacts like a real person during talks. C. It is unable to generate original contents. D. It frightens people much in different ways. 33. What is particularly amazing about ChatGPT’s ability to write a program? A. Its diversity. B. Its efficiency. C. Its structure. D. Its precision. 34. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. ChatGPT has some limitations. B. There’s no real intelligence in the world. C. ChatGPT learns through pattern recognition. D. AI thinks almost the same way as humans do. 35. What is the author’s attitude toward ChatGPT? A. Positive. B. Opposed. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. 【答案】32. B 33. B 34. A 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能ChatGPT的出色能力以及作者对ChatGPT的看法。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“ It is trained on a lot of text, so it can understand what people are saying and respond in a way that sounds like a real person. What’s even more amazing is that ChatGPT seems frighteningly human in its ability to understand questions and answer them competently.(它接受了大量文本的训练，所以它能理解人们在说什么，并以一种听起来像真人的方式做出回应。更令人惊讶的是，ChatGPT在理解问题和正确回答问题方面的能力似乎非常人性化)”可知，ChatGPT在谈话中表现得像一个真人。故选B。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“But when I asked it to write a program that would put some data into a database for me, in a particularly complex way, within seconds it generated something that would have taken me hours to do manually.(但当我让它写一个程序，以一种特别复杂的方式，为我把一些数据输入数据库时，它在几秒钟内就生成了一些我手动需要几个小时才能完成的东西)”可知，ChatGPT编写程序的能力效率惊人。故选B。 【34题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“ChatGPT is not really completely human, however. For example, it sometimes generates things that sound true, but are actually just nonsense. This is because of the way the AI learns through pattern recognition. There’s no real intelligence operating there — it is just repeating something based on what it has “read” before. ChatGPT is better at some tasks than others: it can write a brilliant invitation email, but its ability to rhyme leaves a lot to be desired.(然而，ChatGPT并不是真正完全的人类。例如，它有时生成的东西听起来是真的，但实际上只是无稽之谈。这是因为人工智能通过模式识别学习的方式。那里没有真正的智能在运作——它只是根据之前“读过”的东西重复一些东西。ChatGPT在某些任务上比其他任务要好：它可以写一封出色的邀请电子邮件，但它的押韵能力还有很多需要改进的地方)”可知，第4段主要讲了ChatGPT有一些限制。故选A。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“And this is why I’m pretty convinced that ChatGPT is going to change the world, sooner rather than later. It’s already hugely impressive, but what exists at the moment is just a demonstration.(这就是为什么我非常确信ChatGPT迟早会改变世界。它已经非常令人印象深刻，但目前存在的只是一个示范)”可知，作者对ChatGPT的态度是积极的。故选A。 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Many people share the assumption that material wealth and possessions bring happiness. This is why so many lottery tickets (彩票) are sold each week. ____36____. Life satisfaction in the United States has remained at the same level for half a century, even though its GDP is much higher than ever before. Many countries with the highest levels of well-being (幸福), such as several Latin American countries, have a comparatively low level of material wealth. People with a strong desire for wealth tend to have lower levels of well-being. In contrast, people who live a life of voluntary simplicity with few possessions have a higher level. ____37____. Certainly, money can lead to greater well-being if your basic needs aren’t satisfied or you’re worrying about your financial situation. ____38____. I sometimes compare the materialist pursuit of happiness to eating when you’re already full. You can eat as much as you like, but it doesn’t satisfy you-in fact, it just makes you feel uncomfortable and sick. The idea that wealth brings well-being also stops us from focusing on the real sources of happiness, like contact with nature, relationships, and inner harmony. These are much more reliable and productive sources of well-being. ____39____, while materialism only offers short bursts of pleasure, which wear off fairly quickly. ____40____. Possessions are produced using natural resources and create waste and pollution. The desire to own and build up possessions is destroying our ecology. Sooner or later, we will have to shift to a simpler lifestyle, whether we like it or not. A. In a word, money doesn’t mean everything B. They offer a stable and true sense of well-being C. Very few people are lucky enough to get wealthy D. But beyond a certain point, it makes little or no difference E. But research has shown little connection between wealth and well-being F. So, not taking material wealth too seriously is a good start for well-being G. Moreover, we have to end our passion for possessions for the environment 【答案】36. E 37. F 38. D 39. B 40. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要论述了财富和幸福之间的关系。 【36题详解】 根据上文“Many people share the assumption that material wealth and possessions bring happiness. This is why so many lottery tickets (彩票) are sold each week.(许多人都认为物质财富和财产能带来幸福。这就是为什么每周都有这么多彩票售出的原因)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，故就上文“物质财富和财产能带来幸福”的观点进行说明，E选项中wealth and well-being对应上文material wealth and possessions。故E选项“但是研究表明财富和幸福之间几乎没有联系”符合语境，故选E。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Many countries with the highest levels of well-being (幸福), such as several Latin American countries, have a comparatively low level of material wealth. People with a strong desire for wealth tend to have lower levels of well-being. In contrast, people who live a life of voluntary simplicity with few possessions have a higher level.(许多幸福水平最高的国家，如几个拉丁美洲国家，物质财富水平相对较低。对财富有强烈欲望的人往往幸福感较低。相比之下，那些自愿过着简朴生活、几乎没有财产的人，他们的生活水平更高)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，与上文构成因果关系，指出物质财富对于幸福并不十分重要。故F选项“所以，不要把物质财富看得太严重，这是幸福的良好开端”符合语境，故选F。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Certainly, money can lead to greater well-being if your basic needs aren’t satisfied or you’re worrying about your financial situation.(当然，如果你的基本需求没有得到满足，或者你担心自己的财务状况，金钱可以带来更大的幸福感)”以及后文“I sometimes compare the materialist pursuit of happiness to eating when you’re already full. You can eat as much as you like, but it doesn’t satisfy you-in fact, it just makes you feel uncomfortable and sick.(我有时把追求幸福的物质主义者比作吃饱了再吃。你可以想吃多少就吃多少，但这并不能满足你——事实上，它只会让你感到不舒服和恶心)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出物质财富超出一定程度就无法满足对幸福的追求。故D选项“但是超过某一点，它就没有什么区别了”符合语境，故选D。 【39题详解】 根据上文“The idea that wealth brings well-being also stops us from focusing on the real sources of happiness, like contact with nature, relationships, and inner harmony. These are much more reliable and productive sources of well-being.(财富带来幸福的想法也阻止了我们关注幸福的真正来源，比如与自然的接触、人际关系和内心的和谐。这些都是更可靠、更有成效的幸福来源)”可知，本句承接上文，继续说明提供幸福感的东西的作用。故B选项“它们提供了一种稳定而真正的幸福感”符合语境，故选B。 【40题详解】 根据后文“Possessions are produced using natural resources and create waste and pollution. The desire to own and build up possessions is destroying our ecology. Sooner or later, we will have to shift to a simpler lifestyle, whether we like it or not.(财产是利用自然资源生产的，并造成浪费和污染。拥有和积累财产的欲望正在破坏我们的生态。不管我们喜欢与否，我们迟早都要转向一种更简单的生活方式)”可知，后文提到拥有和积累财产的欲望正在破坏我们的生态，说明不建议过分追求财产。故G选项“此外，为了保护环境，我们必须停止对财产的狂热”符合语境，故选G。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Mark and Alex were both active kids, playing soccer, skateboarding, and hiking. Their relationship ____41____ through the time spent carpooling (拼车) and chatting about Hobbits, as well as through their shared love of ____42____. Years later, Mark’s health ____43____ declined, and he needed a feeding tube to survive. Misfortunes never come single. Alex developed a major joint disease. Despite these sudden health conditions, Mark and Alex became stronger together. Then, an incredible ____44____ presented itself to help them get back outdoors-a minivan (小客车). It was easy to drive and didn’t require setting up camp, and once they ____45____ a few decorations, it quickly felt like home. What started with____46____ camping trips finally turned into a full-time lifestyle they had never imagined. Alex said ____47____,“Without getting sick, who knows where we would be? We hope to build a community of the disabled and able-bodied alike to get outside, no matter what.” Considering their illnesses, they ____48____ their days based on how they feel. Energetic days are filled with hiking, climbing trees, and playing with their dog, while restful days ____49____ reading, watching movies, and eating pastries. When asked about their sources of ____50____, Mark and Alex are quick to credit their own passion for adventure and nature. None of this would be ____51____ without their inner drive to overcome the obstacles (障碍). ___52___ their illnesses while they are camping can be challenging, but according to Mark, instead of considering the illness as an obstacle, they ____53____ to take advantage of it to enhance the problem-solving skills. For others with similar conditions, Mark and Alex have a ____54____ to share-“Keep an open attitude to how you can engage in travel. And stick to what you like. After all, nothing is impossible to a ____55____ mind.” 41. A. developed B. ended C. worked D. recovered 42. A. literature B. competition C. freedom D. adventure 43. A. frequently B. naturally C. temporarily D. sharply 44. A. pattern B. challenge C. solution D. donation 45. A. sorted B. added C. spotted D. considered 46. A. boring B. traditional C. occasional D. relaxing 47. A. optimistically B. regretfully C. patiently D. secretly 48. A. miss B. schedule C. value D. count 49. A. call for B. consist of C. start with D. rely on 50. A. inspiration B. information C. income D. stress 51. A. tough B. attractive C. worthwhile D. possible 52. A. Defining B. Managing C. Preventing D. Detecting 53. A. prefer B. remember C. refuse D. happen 54. A. dream B. decision C. suggestion D. responsibility 55 A. peaceful B. curious C. determined D. refreshed 【答案】41. A 42. D 43. D 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. B 49. B 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了身患重病的马克和亚历克斯通过一辆小货车进行露营旅行。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的关系是通过拼车、聊霍比特人以及共同热爱冒险而发展起来的。A. developed发展；B. ended结束；C. worked工作；D. recovered恢复。根据后文“through the time spent carpooling and chatting about Hobbits, as well as through their shared love of”可知，他们的关系是通过后文的活动发展起来的。故选A。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们的关系是通过拼车、聊霍比特人以及共同热爱冒险而发展起来的。A. literature文学；B. competition比赛；C. freedom自由；D. adventure冒险。根据上文“Mark and Alex were both active kids, playing soccer, skateboarding, and hiking.(马克和亚历克斯都是活跃的孩子，喜欢踢足球、玩滑板和徒步旅行)”以及后文他们通过货车回到户外，可知两人都喜欢冒险。故选D。 【43题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：几年后，马克的健康状况急剧恶化，他需要一根喂食管来维持生命。A. frequently频繁地；B. naturally自然地；C. temporarily暂时地；D. sharply急剧地。根据后文“he needed a feeding tube to survive”可知，马克的健康状况急剧恶化，他需要一根喂食管来维持生命。故选D。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后，一个令人难以置信的解决方案出现了，帮助他们回到户外——一辆小型货车。A. pattern模式；B. challenge挑战；C. solution解决方案；D. donation捐赠。根据后文“presented itself to help them get back outdoors-a minivan”指他们回到户外的解决方案是一辆小型货车。故选C。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它很容易驾驶，也不需要搭建营地，一旦他们添加了一些装饰，很快就有了家的感觉。A. sorted分类；B. added增加；C. spotted发现；D. considered考虑。根据后文“a few decorations”指给货车添加装饰。故选B。 【46题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们从偶尔的露营旅行开始，最终变成了他们从未想象过的全职生活方式。A. boring无聊的；B. traditional传统的；C. occasional偶尔的；D. relaxing令人放松的。根据后文“finally turned into a full-time lifestyle”可知，一开始只是偶尔露营旅行，后来才变成了全职生活方式。故选C。 【47题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：亚历克斯乐观地说：“如果没有生病，谁知道我们会在哪里？”A. optimistically乐观地；B. regretfully后悔地；C. patiently耐心地；D. secretly秘密地。根据后文“Without getting sick, who knows where we would be? We hope to build a community of the disabled and able-bodied alike to get outside, no matter what.(如果不生病，谁知道我们会在哪里？我们希望建立一个社区，残疾人和健全的人无论如何都可以出去)””幻想他们能做的事情，可知亚历克斯很乐观。故选A。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：考虑到他们的疾病，他们根据自己的感觉来安排时间。A. miss错过；B. schedule安排；C. value重视；D. count计算。根据后文“their days based on how they feel”指根据感受来安排他们的时间。故选B。 【49题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：精力充沛的日子充满了徒步旅行，爬树，和他们的狗玩耍，而休息的日子包括阅读，看电影，吃糕点。A. call for要求；B. consist of由……组成；C. start with开始；D. rely on依靠。根据后文“reading, watching movies, and eating pastries”指他们的一天由阅读，看电影，吃糕点组成。故选B。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当被问及他们的灵感来源时，马克和亚历克斯很快就把他们对冒险和自然的热情归功于自己。A. inspiration灵感；B. information信息；C. income收入；D. stress强调。根据后文“Mark and Alex are quick to credit their own passion for adventure and nature.”可知，后文主要是描述做这件事的灵感来源。故选A。 【51题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果没有他们克服障碍的内在动力，这一切都不可能。A. tough艰难的；B. attractive吸引人的；C. worthwhile值得的；D. possible可能的。根据后文“nothing is impossible”此处指如果没有他们克服障碍的内在动力，这一切都不可能。故选D。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在露营的时候控制自己的疾病是很有挑战性的，但是根据马克的说法，他们并没有把疾病当作障碍，而是更愿意利用它来提高解决问题的能力。A. Defining定义；B. Managing控制；C. Preventing阻止；D. Detecting发现。根据后文“their illnesses”指控制疾病，故选B。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在露营的时候控制自己的疾病是很有挑战性的，但是根据马克的说法，他们并没有把疾病当作障碍，而是更愿意利用它来提高解决问题的能力。A. prefer偏爱；B. remember记得；C. refuse拒绝；D. happen发生。根据上文“instead of considering the illness as an obstacle”可知，比起把疾病当做障碍，他们更喜欢利用它来提高解决问题的能力。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对于其他有类似情况的人，马克和亚历克斯分享了一个建议——“对你如何参与旅行保持开放的态度。A. dream梦想；B. decision决定；C. suggestion建议；D. responsibility责任。后文“Keep an open attitude to how you can engage in travel.(对旅行保持开放的态度)”是他对其他人提出的建议。故选C。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：毕竟，对于意志坚定的人来说，没有什么是不可能的。A. peaceful和平的；B. curious好奇的；C. determined坚定的；D. refreshed恢复精神的。根据上文“Keep an open attitude to how you can engage in travel. And stick to what you like.(对旅行保持开放的态度。坚持你喜欢的)”可知，强调对于意志坚定的人来说，没有什么是不可能的。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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。 Not every architectural landmark is grand in scale, with splendid decorations, or amazing colors. Suzhou Gardens may just be the opposite. When a group of monks during the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) first ____56____(build) Lion Grove Garden, they may have just wanted to stay away from urban noise, while in the following centuries, this charming garden has ____57____ (constant) attracted celebrity guests, leaving a long list of poems, paintings and historical events. So far, nine ____58____ (represent) gardens of Suzhou, including Lion Grove Garden, Humble Administrator’s Garden and Great Wave Pavilion, have entered the World Heritage List. As UNESCO remarks, “The purpose of the classical Chinese garden design is ____59____ (show) natural landscapes in miniature (微型). It ____60____ (illustrate) in the nine gardens perfectly, reflecting the natural beauty in Chinese culture ____61____ inspiring people to pursue harmony with the world.” Nowadays, relevant administrations are trying to restore the historical landscapes of Suzhou’s classical gardens. ____62____ a consequence, a new project was launched for tourists in small groups to reserve places to enter the garden before the regular opening time. With a poem about the garden ____63____ (write) on a self-made traditional folding fan, their visit ended. The experience was also regarded as a way to understand the wisdom and different philosophical ____64____ ( perspective) of the ancient Chinese literati (文人). The delicate beauty of the gardens still flows through the canals _____65_____ run across Suzhou. Their strength in shaping the city’s character seems to last forever. 【答案】56. built 57. constantly 58. representative 59. to show 60. is illustrated##has been illustrated 61. and 62. As 63. written 64. perspectives 65. that##which 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了苏州的园林的历史以及价值。 【56题详解】 考查时态。句意：当元朝（1271-1368）的一群僧侣第一次建造狮子林时，他们可能只是想远离城市的喧嚣，而在接下来的几个世纪里，这个迷人的花园不断吸引着名人客人，留下了一长串的诗歌、绘画和历史事件。根据上文during the Yuan dynasty可知为一般过去时。故填built。 【57题详解】 考查副词。句意：当元朝（1271-1368）的一群僧侣第一次建造狮子林时，他们可能只是想远离城市的喧嚣，而在接下来的几个世纪里，这个迷人的花园不断吸引着名人客人，留下了一长串的诗歌、绘画和历史事件。修饰动词attract应用副词constantly，故填constantly。 【58题详解】 考查形容词。句意：目前，苏州有狮子林园、拙政园、沧浪亭等9个具有代表性的园林被列入世界遗产名录。修饰名词gardens应用形容词representative。故填representative。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国古典园林设计的目的是在微缩中展现自然景观。说明主语的目的，应用不定式作表语。故填to show。 【60题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：它在九大园林中得到了完美的诠释，体现了中国文化中的自然美，激励着人们追求与世界的和谐。主语与谓语构成被动关系，此处可用一般现在时的被动语态，或用现在完成时的被动语态，主语为it，谓语用单数。故填is illustrated / has been illustrated。 【61题详解】 考查连词。句意：它在九大园林中得到了完美的诠释，体现了中国文化中的自然美，激励着人们追求与世界的和谐。结合前后文语境可知为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。 【62题详解】 考查介词。句意：因此，推出了一个新的项目，让小团体游客在常规开放时间之前预订进入花园的位置。短语as a consequence表示“因此”，首字母大写。故填As。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在自制的传统折扇上写了一首关于花园的诗，他们的参观结束了。此处write与poem构成被动关系，用过去分词作宾补。故填written。 【64题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：这种体验也被视为理解中国古代文人智慧和不同哲学观点的一种方式。根据上文different可知应用复数。故填perspectives。 【65题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：园林的精致之美仍在流经苏州的运河中流淌。定语从句修饰先行词canals，在从句作主语，指物，故填that/which。 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，你校将于下学期开设“生涯规划”（Career Planning）选修课程，请给你校交换生Jason写一封邮件，推荐此课程。内容包括： 1. 课程介绍； 2. 开设意义； 3. 报名方式。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jason, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jason, For our future career, our school will set up an optional course “Career Planning” next term. I’m writing to recommend it to you. The course is scheduled from 4:10 to 4:50 every Friday afternoon, including 10 sessions. It mainly focuses on the current job market and the prospect of each job the students are fond of. Not only will it help us set specific goals but make us realize what qualities we should possess to land an ideal job. If you’re interested, please visit our school website and sign up before July 7th. Don’t miss the chance! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。学校将于下学期开设“生涯规划”选修课程，要求考生给交换生 Jason写一封邮件，推荐此课程。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 建立：set up→build up 学期：term→semester 集中：focus on→concentrate on 机会：chance→opportunity 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The course is scheduled from 4:10 to 4:50 every Friday afternoon, including 10 sessions. 拓展句：The course is scheduled from 4:10 to 4:50 every Friday afternoon, which includes 10 sessions. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Not only will it help us set specific goals but make us realize what qualities we should possess to land an ideal job. (运用了倒装句) 【高分句型2】If you’re interested, please visit our school website and sign up before July 7th. (运用了if引导条件状语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I wrote my first poem. My mother read the little poem and began to cry out, “Buddy, I can’t believe it. What a wonderful poem!” My eyes twinkled when she poured out her praise. “What time will Dad be home?” I asked. I could hardly wait to show him, expecting the praise from an editor of Times. I spent the best part of that afternoon preparing for his arrival. First, I wrote the poem out to the best of my ability. Then I drew pictures to match this greatest poem. As seven o’clock drew near, I confidently placed it on my father’s plate on the dining room table, waiting for him to appreciate this wonderful poem of mine. That evening when my father burst in, his mood seemed even more thunderous than usual. An hour late for dinner, he did not sit down but circled the long dining room table with a drink in his hand, complaining non-stop about his employees. Under my steady stare, he paused and glared at his plate. There was an awful silence. “What’s this?” He reached for the paper and read it. Then he dropped the poem back on the table, saying, “Awful!” My eyes were getting wet. “Ben Buddy is just a little boy. These are the first lines of poetry he’s ever produced. He needs encouragement,” my mother said. But my father disagreed, “Isn’t there enough terrible poetry in the world already? No law says Buddy has to become a poet.” They quarreled over it. I couldn’t stand it another second. I ran from the dining room, crying. A sad story, but you know, the family wounds healed (痊愈). My mother began talking to my father again. I even began writing poems again, though I seldom exposed them to my father. 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。 One day in my senior high school, my teacher Mrs. Brown advised me to take part in a poetry contest. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the success, I came to understand the true meaning of “awful”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 One day in my senior high school, my teacher Mrs. Brown advised me to take part in a poetry contest. My first reaction was to refuse, with the word “awful” ringing in my ears. Sensing my hesitation, Mrs. Brown said, “It’s a chance to prove yourself to others, isn’t it?” “Yes, maybe my father,” I thought. In the next few weeks, I buried myself in writing, though. The moment I finished my poem, I gathered the courage to present it to my father, wondering what response I might receive. Reading quickly, he said another “awful” as expected. Suddenly, I heard the most beautiful voice, “Make it brief!” Quickly, I did so. The revised version earned me a grand prize. After the success, I came to understand the true meaning of “awful”. My father’s “awful” probably meant the high expectations he had of me instead of sharp criticism. From then on, I chose to seek further improvement in whatever I did. There was no doubt that my mother’s praise could cheer me up and boost my confidence, but it was the discouraging word “awful” that stimulated my potential and pushed me out of comfort zone. The two conflicting voices were just like two opposing winds leading me towards perfection. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者写了一首诗想要给父亲看，结果父亲却说糟透了，作者十分伤心。作者在老师的鼓励下参加诗歌比赛，父亲给了修改意见，作者也理解了父亲的苦心。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在我高中的一天，我的老师布朗夫人建议我参加一个诗歌比赛”可知，第一段可描写作者写诗以及父亲给修改意见。 ②由第二段首句内容“成功之后，我明白了‘糟糕’的真正含义”可知，第二段可描写作者明白父亲的苦心和感悟。 2. 续写线索：鼓励参加比赛——写诗——父亲给出意见——修改诗歌——作者感悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①完成：finish/accomplish ②感觉：sense/feel ③促进：boost /stimulate/improve 情绪类 ①赞美：praise/compliment ②犀利：sharp/ incisive 【点睛】【高分句型1】Sensing my hesitation, Mrs. Brown said, “It’s a chance to prove yourself to others, isn’t it?” (运用了现在分词作状语和不定式作后置定语) 【高分句型2】The moment I finished my poem, I gathered the courage to present it to my father, wondering what response I might receive. (运用了the moment引导时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null