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滨海新区2023-2024学年度第二学期期末质量检测 高一英语 第Ⅰ卷 听力题（满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面五段对话。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，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the correct time? A. 8:20. B. 8:30. C. 8:40. 2. How does the woman like the beer? A. She likes the present beer very much. B. She likes the beer that used to be served there. C She doesn’t like beer at all. 3. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a school. B. In a hotel. C. In a company. 4. When did the man see the shark? A. He saw the shark when he was on the shore. B. He saw the shark while he was swimming. C. He saw the shark when swimming for the shore. 5. What’s the relationship between the speakers? A. Son and mother. B. Boss and employee. C. Student and teacher. 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，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，听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。 所下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。 6. What did the two speakers do just now? A. They watched a football match. B. They visited a museum. C. They saw a movie. 7 Why don’t they have Chinese food? A. Because the woman doesn’t like it. B. Because the woman had it last night. C. Because the man doesn’t like it. 8. What did they eat at last? A. Curry and rice. B. Pizza. C. Hot dog. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。 9. What will the woman go to Shanghai to do? A Buy a dog. B. Have a holiday. C. Visit friends. 10. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Look after her dog. B. Write a letter. C. Go with her. 11. How long will the woman be away? A. One day. B. One week. C. Two weeks. 所下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。 12. Who is this passage intended for? A. Teachers in high schools. B. Students in high schools. C. Workers in high schools. 13. What does the speaker think is the easiest way to meet new people? A. Joining a club. B. Going to a big high school. C. Telling others about your hobbies. 14. What does the speaker think of getting a part-time job? A. It’s a great way to meet people. B. It leaves you little time to make friends. C. It provides you with money to make friends. 15. How many ways does the author mention to make new friends in high schools? A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. 第Ⅱ卷 选择题（满分90分） 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分52.5分） 第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 从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。 1. —Do you think I should get a tour guide before leaving for Xinjiang? —Yes. ________, you also need to wear comfortable shoes. A. Instead B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides 2. ________ we had lost a lot in the earthquake, warm moments gave us hope for the future. A. Until B. Even though C. As though D. Before 3. I love having ________ working hours because it allows me to balance my work and personal life. A. incredible B. responsible C. flexible D. sensible 4. A Canadian school boy asked for help from his classmates to ________ money to build wells for those who need clean water. A donate B. design C. postpone D. prefer 5. ________, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. A. Personally B. Currently C. Vividly D. Previously 6. ________ in the right way, your friendship with your classmates will soon be repaired. A. To approach B. Approaching C. Approach D. Approached 7. —Would you mind if I borrowed your dictionary? —________! Go ahead. A. Of course not B. Certainly C. You can’t be serious D. That’s right 8. Recent pressure at work may ________ Steve’s odd behavior. A. look through B. turn out C. account for D. pick up 9. New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make ________ hearts and bone parts. A. encouragement B. judgment C. replacement D. announcement 10. Unfortunately, the monarch’s population ________ by as much as 90 percent in the last few years. A. have been crashed B. have crashed C. has been crashed D. has crashed 11. In any given office, employees can ________ from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge. A. range B. measure C. invent D. desire 12. The Zhuang is an ethnic group, ________ population is the largest of all ethnic groups in China. A. what B. of whom C. whose D. of which 13. Efforts are being made to ________ the truth behind the mysterious paintings. A. fund B. surround C. treat D. establish 14. UNICEF was founded to provide food and healthcare to children in countries ________ in World War II. A. damaged B. to damage C. damaging D. having damaged 15. It’s easy to see great art nowadays, because it ________ everywhere you look. A. was created B. is being created C. had been created D. will be created 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31～50各题所给的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。 The part of the school trip that none of the teenagers were looking forward to had arrived. We sat waiting on the bus fearing how ____16____ the evening would be. “Couldn’t they have ____17____ some more interesting ways for the evening?” we thought. After we ____18____ the museum, however, my original ____19____ disappeared. We found the museum was really ____20____ although it contained nothing but children’s exhibits. My friends and I ____21____ decided to take advantage of the museum exhibits to____22____. We walked from room to room and ____23____ like the children that it was intended for. We ____24____ in superhero costumes that were way too small, served each other _____25_____ ice cream in a toy ice cream shop and _____26_____ other games. We had a great time. After those few hours spent acting like a six-year-old, I _____27_____ that all of the stress of the coming week of school was _____28_____. And I was left with one of the best feelings in the world: the feeling of _____29_____. What I learned was that sometimes the best _____30_____ for stress and a busy life is as simple as playing. I believe in childhood and the _____31_____ of play because some of my fondest _____32_____ have come from doing childish things _____33_____ to the activities in the museum. Now, any time I feel _____34_____, I go and play with my friends and younger neighbors. Childhood feeling and games never fail to _____35_____ even the worst of days. 16. A. amazing B. boring C. exciting D. engaging 17. A. faced up to B. come up with C. looked back on D. make up for 18. A. searched B. left C. entered D. avoided 19. A. doubts B. hopes C. designs D. shows 20. A. disappointing B. confused C. ordinary D. impressive 21. A. generally B. rarely C. immediately D. hardly 22. A. hide B. trade C. desire D. explore 23. A. acted B. calmed C. aimed D. coached 24. A. set off B. dressed up C. paid off D. got off 25. A. hard B. delicious C. ugly D. clean 26. A. shook B. watched C. played D. taught 27. A. realized B. remembered C. predicted D. replied 28. A. known B. gone C. challenging D. worrying 29. A. school B. museum C. childhood D. adulthood 30. A. cure B. reason C. demand D. excuse 31. A. discovery B. safety C. comfort D. importance 32. A. jokes B. memories C. inventions D. ideas 33. A. opposite B. accessible C. similar D. beneficial 34. A. annoyed B. frightened C. ashamed D. stressed 35. A. brighten B. spare C. waste D. guard 第三部分 阅读理解（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 Europe, famous for its culture, and breathtaking landscapes, offers an abundance of wonderful destinations for your next holiday. From the sun-drenched (沐浴在阳光下的) shores of the Mediterranean to the charming villages in rolling hills, this continent has something for every traveler. Here are some of the best European destinations to visit in 2024. You’ll need to visit them. Italy Completely involve yourself in the rich history, pleasant cuisine, and fascinating landscapes of Italy. Explore the impressive Colosseum in Rome, wander the romantic canals of Venice, or soak up the atmosphere on the peaceful beaches of Sardinia. Greece Journey back in time to Greece, the cradle (摇篮) of Western civilization. Witness the architectural wonders of the Acropolis in Athens, explore the ancient ruins of Delphi, or enjoy the sun on the picture-perfect beaches of Santorini. Cyprus Well known for its extremely amazing beaches and rich history, Cyprus is a heaven for sun-seekers and history enthusiasts alike. Relax on the golden sands of Paphos, explore the ancient city of Salamis, or discover the fascinating myths surrounding Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, who is believed to have been born on the island. This list is merely a starting point for your European overture. With its rich cultures, historical landmarks, and breathtaking natural beauty, Europe promises an unforgettable experience for any traveler. So, pack your bags and start planning your dream European holiday in 2024! You’ll find fantastic deals and savings with our travel partner. So book your next European adventure with Travel Department today. 36. Who is the passage most probably written for? A. Professors who do research. B. Students who study English. C. Couples who enjoy travelling. D. Managers who run travel agents. 37. What do the underlined words “soak up” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Involve in. B. Turn on. C. Bring about. D. Pick out. 38. What will travelers most likely to do in the three countries? A. Raise money for charities. B. Visit universities in person. C. Enjoy the sun on the beaches. D. Explore museums free of charge. 39. If you are more interested in the birthplace of Western culture, you will probably go to ________. A. Rome B. Athens C. Venice D. Aphrodite 40. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To introduce beautiful places in Europe. B. To attract visitors to book travels to Europe. C To illustrate the importance of travel to Europe. D. To discuss the advantages of travelling in Europe. B It was a week before Christmas, but things were far from cheery. Our task was to deliver as many boxes of food as possible to those in need in Camden, New Jersey. There were no Christmas carolers (唱颂歌的人) walking these streets that were lined with boarded-up (用木板封住的) houses and broken windows. Mothers kept their children close as they hurried down the streets. It was mid-afternoon, but even the bright sun couldn’t warm this place. Red tickets in the windows marked which houses we were to visit. Our white truck stopped in front of one townhouse and our group knocked on the door. In our arms were boxes filled with ham, bread and other essentials to make the perfect Christmas dinner. Four small faces glanced through the curtains and one exhausted mom answered the door. She seemed embarrassed to be caught in her nightgown with undone hair. She was in her mid-20s, but her rough skin and tired eyes added years. “Sacred Heart food delivery service,” I smiled. “Where can we put this for you?” She pointed and as we entered the house, I noticed the conditions they lived in. The children climbed around, wearing only diapers. There were no carpets, only cold concrete beneath our feet. There was no Christmas tree or decorations. My heart sank. It was so cold, and I found it hard to believe that this was reality for this family. We set the boxes down and the mother grabbed my hand. “You don’t know how much of a blessing this is to me and my family,” she said, crying, “We are just getting by. ” I opened my arms and gave her a hug. “Happy holidays!” I replied before I headed out the door. I realized how warm I felt inside. This was unlike anything I had ever experienced. We cannot help what family we are born into, but we can help each other. 41. What can we infer about Camden from Paragraph1? A. Its living conditions were terrible. B. Little sunshine was received there. C. There was no sign of life. D. People there had no belief. 42. What impression did the woman leave on the author? A. She looked much older than her age. B. She was good at dressing herself up. C. She looked shy and cold to visitors. D. She was confident and energetic. 43. By saying “We are just getting by”, the woman meant ________. A. they were making a difference to other people’s life B. they were hoping for a. wonderful future C. they were living a very poor life D. they were letting off steam 44. From the passage, we can learn the author was ________. A. blessed and proud B. shocked and ashamed C. upset and afraid D. kind and patient 45. What the author is trying to convey in the passage is that ________. A. having more children causes poverty B. the poor can choose their family C. assisting the poor needs advice D. people should help each other C Interviewer: Good evening, and welcome to our program Think and Share. How much time do we have left, and have we spent it properly? These are questions that we all ask ourselves. Tonight, we’ll be talking to Professor Hart, who is an expert on ancient Greek philosophy. He will share with us three ways of seeing time — from the Stoic philosopher Seneca’s point of view. Welcome, Professor Hart. Professor Hart: Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here. I find Seneca’s point of view on time is very useful. Seneca starts by viewing time as money. How much money is a lot? The answer actually lies within the person who carries it and not within the money itself. When we have a certain amount of money, we have to choose where to invest (投资) it. For a person who doesn’t know how to invest wisely, no amount of money will be enough. Give money to a wise person, and they can always make the most of it. Seneca says that time is the same way. A good investor can always make the most out of any amount of time. In this view, life isn’t short in any absolute sense. Instead, its length is really a function of how we choose to spend it. Interviewer: So professor Hart, what’s the right way to invest our time? Professor Hart: That’s what I’m going to talk about now. Let us imagine time as a river. We have no idea how long we’ll be carried for and where the river ends. The river will continue to carry you and continues to flow regardless of how you feel about it. Seneca reminds us not to sacrifice (牺牲) every present moment worrying about the future. We can’t be certain when we’ll meet our end, so it would be a real shame to sacrifice every present moment for a future one that never comes. The future is uncertain, but the present is guaranteed. Let each moment be complete in itself and enjoy the flow. Interviewer: Time is flowing, and we can’t stop it. But it must be spent. Where should we spend it? Professor Hart: Imagine that you are given a bucket of water and a set of cups. You must choose which cups to pour the water into. The bucket of water represents the time that you are given in life. Each cup represents an event — a thing you could do in the present moment. When you pour the water into a cup, you create a memory. Good memories, good life. Bad memories, bad life. Seneca argues that most cups are a waste of time. The only cup that will not decay (腐烂) is the study of virtue, truth, life, and death. Life is not short in itself, but in how we choose to spend it, and the best way to spend our time, in each present moment, is in the pursuit of truth and virtue. In other words, the best way to spend our time is in the things becoming timeless. 46. Where is probably this passage taken from? A. A feature story about how to save time. B. A textbook about how to realize dreams. C. A TV show about how to spend money. D. A radio program about how to see time. 47. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. The more money we have, the better life we will lead. B. Spending our time in a wise way is of great value. C. People hold different attitudes toward money. D. Money can’t buy time. 48. What can we learn from Paragraph 4? A. Our future is guaranteed by sacrificing ourselves. B. We should focus on the present moment. C. We are certain about our good memories. D. Our life is just like a flowing river. 49. What does the underlined word “timeless” in the last paragraph mean? A. Relevant B. Explosive. C. Optimistic. D. Forever. 50. Which could be the best title of the passage? A. Seneca’s preparations for the future B. Actions speaks louder than words C. Seneca’s opinion on time D. Time waits for no man 第Ⅲ卷 非选择题（满分30分） 第四部分：写作 第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 第一节：阅读表达（共5小题) 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Six days a week, up and down the red hills of northeast Georgia, my grandfather brought the mail to the folks there. At age 68, he retired from the post office, but he never stopped serving the community. On his 80th birthday, I sent him a letter, noting the things we all should be thankful for — good health, good friends and good outcomes. By most measurements he was a happy man. Then I suggested it was time for him to slow down. At long last, in a comfortable home, with a generous pension, he should learn to take things easy. “Thank you for your nice words,” he wrote in his letter back, “and I know what you meant, but slowing down scares me. Life isn’t having it made; it’s getting it made.” “The finest and happiest years of our lives were not when all the debts were paid, and all difficult experiences had passed, and we had settled into a comfortable home. No. I go back years ago, when we lived in a three-room house, when we got up before daylight and worked till after dark to make ends meet. I rarely had more than four hours of sleep. But what I still can’t figure out is why I never got tired, never felt better in my life. I guess the answer is, we were fighting for survival, protecting and providing for those we loved. What matters are not the great moments, but the partial victories, the waiting, and even the defeats. It’s the journey, not the arrival, that counts.” The letter ended with a personal request: “Boy, on my next birthday, just tell me to wake up and get going, because I will have one less year to do things — and there are ten million things waiting to be done.” Christina Rossetti, an English poet, once said: “Does the road wind uphill all the way? Yes, to the very end.” Today, at 96, my grandfather is still on that long road, climbing. 51. What was the author’s grandfather before he retired? (no more than 5 words) 52. What did the author advise his grandfather to do in his letter? (no more than 10 words) 53. What is the grandfather’s view on life according to his letter back? (no more than 10 words) 54. How do you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? (no more than 10 words) 55. Do you agree with the grandfather’s view on life? Give reasons in your own words, (no more than 20 words) 第二节：书面表达（满分20分） 56. 假设你是晨光中学高一学生李津。为了帮助学生意识到节约粮食的重要性，养成节约粮食的好习惯，你校正在举行“光盘行动”。为配合此次活动，你校英语社团拟举办英文演讲比赛。你将参加此次演讲比赛。演讲内容应包括： （1）解释“光盘行动”的内容； （2）说明“光盘行动”的意义并号召大家积极参加； （3）介绍你和你班同学的具体做法。 注意： （1）词数不少于100词； （2）题目已给出，不计入总词数； （3）可以增添细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇： 光盘行动 the Clear Your Plate Campaign Clear Our Plates NOW Hello, everyone. I am a student of Senior 1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for your listening. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 滨海新区2023-2024学年度第二学期期末质量检测 高一英语 第Ⅰ卷 听力题（满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面五段对话。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，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the correct time? A. 8:20. B. 8:30. C. 8:40. 2. How does the woman like the beer? A. She likes the present beer very much. B. She likes the beer that used to be served there. C. She doesn’t like beer at all. 3. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a school. B. In a hotel. C. In a company. 4. When did the man see the shark? A. He saw the shark when he was on the shore. B. He saw the shark while he was swimming. C. He saw the shark when swimming for the shore. 5. What’s the relationship between the speakers? A. Son and mother. B. Boss and employee. C. Student and teacher. 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，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，听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。 所下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。 6. What did the two speakers do just now? A. They watched a football match. B. They visited a museum. C. They saw a movie. 7. Why don’t they have Chinese food? A. Because the woman doesn’t like it. B. Because the woman had it last night. C. Because the man doesn’t like it. 8. What did they eat at last? A. Curry and rice. B. Pizza. C. Hot dog. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。 9. What will the woman go to Shanghai to do? A. Buy a dog. B. Have a holiday. C. Visit friends. 10. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Look after her dog. B. Write a letter. C. Go with her. 11. How long will the woman be away? A. One day. B. One week. C. Two weeks. 所下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。 12. Who is this passage intended for? A. Teachers in high schools. B. Students in high schools. C. Workers in high schools. 13. What does the speaker think is the easiest way to meet new people? A. Joining a club. B. Going to a big high school. C. Telling others about your hobbies. 14. What does the speaker think of getting a part-time job? A. It’s a great way to meet people. B. It leaves you little time to make friends. C. It provides you with money to make friends. 15. How many ways does the author mention to make new friends in high schools? A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. 第Ⅱ卷 选择题（满分90分） 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分52.5分） 第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 从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。 1. —Do you think I should get a tour guide before leaving for Xinjiang? —Yes. ________, you also need to wear comfortable shoes. A. Instead B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：——你认为我在去新疆之前应该找个导游吗？——是的。此外，你还需要穿舒适的鞋子。A. Instead代替；B. However然而；C. Otherwise否则；D. Besides此外。根据句意，空处表示补充，应为Besides，故选D项。 2. ________ we had lost a lot in the earthquake, warm moments gave us hope for the future. A. Until B. Even though C. As though D. Before 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查连词辨析。句意：尽管我们在地震中损失惨重，但温暖的时刻给了我们对未来的希望。A. Until 直到；B. Even though 尽管；C. As though 好像；D. Before在...前。分析句子可知，这里表示“尽管”我们在地震中损失惨重，所以应用Even though 引导让步状语从句。故选B项。 3. I love having ________ working hours because it allows me to balance my work and personal life. A. incredible B. responsible C. flexible D. sensible 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢有弹性的工作时间，因为这样可以平衡我的工作和个人生活。A. incredible难以置信的；B. responsible负责的；C. flexible有弹性的，灵活的；D. sensible理智的。根据后文“because it allows me to balance my work and personal life”指有弹性的工作时间，因为这样可以平衡我的工作和个人生活。故选C。 4. A Canadian school boy asked for help from his classmates to ________ money to build wells for those who need clean water. A. donate B. design C. postpone D. prefer 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：一名加拿大男孩向他的同学请求捐款，为那些需要清洁水的人建井。A. donate捐赠；B. design设计；C. postpone推迟；D. prefer偏爱。根据“money to build wells for those who need clean water”可知，动词donate“捐赠”符合题意，表示请同学捐款，为那些需要清洁水的人建井。故选A。 5. ________, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. A. Personally B. Currently C. Vividly D. Previously 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：目前。有500多名学生报名了这门课程。A. Personally亲自； B. Currently目前；C. Vividly生动地；D. Previously先前。句子描述的是现在的情况，所以指的是“目前”。故选B。 6. ________ in the right way, your friendship with your classmates will soon be repaired. A. To approach B. Approaching C. Approach D. Approached 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：只要方法得当，你与同学的友谊很快就会得到修复。分析句子可知，句中存在谓语动词will soon be repaired，因此这里使用非谓语动词形式，且逻辑主语your friendship与approach之间为被动关系，因此使用过去分词作伴随状语。位于句首首字母需大写。故选D项。 7. —Would you mind if I borrowed your dictionary? —________! Go ahead. A. Of course not B. Certainly C. You can’t be serious D. That’s right 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：--我借用一下你的词典，你介意吗？--当然不介意！用吧。A. Of course not当然不；B. Certainly当然；C. You can’t be serious你不是认真的吧；D. That’s right就是那样。根据前文“Would you mind if I borrowed your dictionary?”以及后文“Go ahead.”可知，是不介意，所以应是Of course not符合语境。故选A项。 8. Recent pressure at work may ________ Steve’s odd behavior. A. look through B. turn out C. account for D. pick up 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：最近工作上的压力可能是史蒂夫古怪行为的原因。A. look through浏览，翻阅；B. turn out出席，结果是；C. account for是……的说明（或原因）；D. pick up挑选，捡起。根据空前的Recent pressure at work may和空后的Steve’s odd behavior可知，最近工作上的压力解释了史蒂夫古怪的行为。故选C。 9. New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make ________ hearts and bone parts. A. encouragement B. judgment C. replacement D. announcement 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：像3D打印机这样新发明已经被用来制造替代心脏和骨骼的部件。A. encouragement鼓励；B. judgment判断；C. replacement代替；D. announcement宣布。根据空格前的have been used to make可知，此处指的是已经成为替代品。故选C。 10. Unfortunately, the monarch’s population ________ by as much as 90 percent in the last few years. A. have been crashed B. have crashed C. has been crashed D. has crashed 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：不幸的是，在过去几年中帝王蝶的数量减少了 90%。分析句子可知，句中存在时间状语in the last few years，因此时态使用现在完成时，且主语the monarch’s population是单数，跟谓语动词是主动关系，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式，即has crashed。故选D项。 11. In any given office, employees can ________ from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge. A. range B. measure C. invent D. desire 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：在任何给定的办公室中，员工的年龄从22岁到70岁及以上不等，在沟通方式上找到共同点可能是一个挑战。A. range范围；B. measure测量；C. invent发明；D. desire渴望。range from…to…为固定搭配，意为“从……到……”，故选A项。 12. The Zhuang is an ethnic group, ________ population is the largest of all ethnic groups in China. A. what B. of whom C. whose D. of which 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：壮族是中国人口最多的一个民族。空格处引导定语从句，先行词是“ethnic group”，从句中population缺少定语，因此使用关系代词whose引导定语从句。故选C。 13. Efforts are being made to ________ the truth behind the mysterious paintings. A. fund B. surround C. treat D. establish 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：人们正在努力查明这些神秘画作背后的真相。A. fund为……提供资金；B. surround包围；C. treat对待；D. establish查实。根据后文“the truth behind the mysterious paintings”可知，应是“查明这些神秘画作背后的真相”之意符合语境。故选D项。 14. UNICEF was founded to provide food and healthcare to children in countries ________ in World War II. A. damaged B. to damage C. damaging D. having damaged 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语。句意：联合国儿童基金会的成立是为了向二战受害国的儿童提供食品和医疗保健。分析句子可知，这里考查非谓语，countries与damage为被动关系，再由句意可知，这里应用过去分词作定语，修饰前面名词。故选A项。 15. It’s easy to see great art nowadays, because it ________ everywhere you look. A. was created B. is being created C. had been created D. will be created 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态和语态。句意：如今很容易就能看到伟大的艺术，因为你的目光所及之处都在创造艺术。分析句子可知，前句使用一般现在时，后句也是现在的动作，且表示你目光所看的地方都在创造艺术，使用现在进行时表达在某个时间点上正在发生的动作，it与create之间为被动关系，因此使用现在进行时的被动语态，即is being created。故选B项。 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31～50各题所给的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。 The part of the school trip that none of the teenagers were looking forward to had arrived. We sat waiting on the bus fearing how ____16____ the evening would be. “Couldn’t they have ____17____ some more interesting ways for the evening?” we thought. After we ____18____ the museum, however, my original ____19____ disappeared. We found the museum was really ____20____ although it contained nothing but children’s exhibits. My friends and I ____21____ decided to take advantage of the museum exhibits to____22____. We walked from room to room and ____23____ like the children that it was intended for. We ____24____ in superhero costumes that were way too small, served each other _____25_____ ice cream in a toy ice cream shop and _____26_____ other games. We had a great time. After those few hours spent acting like a six-year-old, I _____27_____ that all of the stress of the coming week of school was _____28_____. And I was left with one of the best feelings in the world: the feeling of _____29_____. What I learned was that sometimes the best _____30_____ for stress and a busy life is as simple as playing. I believe in childhood and the _____31_____ of play because some of my fondest _____32_____ have come from doing childish things _____33_____ to the activities in the museum. Now, any time I feel _____34_____, I go and play with my friends and younger neighbors. Childhood feeling and games never fail to _____35_____ even the worst of days. 16. A. amazing B. boring C. exciting D. engaging 17. A. faced up to B. come up with C. looked back on D. make up for 18. A. searched B. left C. entered D. avoided 19. A. doubts B. hopes C. designs D. shows 20. A. disappointing B. confused C. ordinary D. impressive 21. A. generally B. rarely C. immediately D. hardly 22. A. hide B. trade C. desire D. explore 23. A. acted B. calmed C. aimed D. coached 24. A. set off B. dressed up C. paid off D. got off 25. A. hard B. delicious C. ugly D. clean 26. A. shook B. watched C. played D. taught 27. A. realized B. remembered C. predicted D. replied 28. A. known B. gone C. challenging D. worrying 29. A. school B. museum C. childhood D. adulthood 30. A. cure B. reason C. demand D. excuse 31. A. discovery B. safety C. comfort D. importance 32. A. jokes B. memories C. inventions D. ideas 33. A. opposite B. accessible C. similar D. beneficial 34. A. annoyed B. frightened C. ashamed D. stressed 35. A. brighten B. spare C. waste D. guard 【答案】16. B 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. D 21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了学校组织出游，但是作者和朋友们意外地在儿童展厅玩游戏，回归童年，释放压力的故事。 【16题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们坐在车上等车，担心晚上会很无聊。A. amazing令人惊讶的；B. boring无聊的；C. exciting激动人心的；D. engaging引人入胜的。根据空前“fearing”和下文“Couldn’t they have ____2____ some more interesting ways for the evening?”可知，作者他们是担心晚上会很无聊，故选B项。 【17题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：“他们就不能想出一些更有趣的办法来打发这个晚上吗？”我们想。A. faced up to正视；B. come up with提出；C. looked back on回头看；D. make up for弥补。根据下文“some more interesting ways”可知，此处表示“想出一些更有趣的办法”，故选B项。 【18题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我们进入博物馆后，我原来的怀疑被推翻了。A. searched搜查；B. left留下；C. entered进入；D. avoided回避。根据下文“We found the museum was really ____5____ although it contained nothing but children’s exhibits.” 可知，作者在进入博物馆之后，发现这个博物馆确实给人留下了深刻的印象，与之前所想不一样，故选C项。 【19题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我们进入博物馆后，我原来的怀疑被推翻了。A. doubts怀疑；B. hopes希望；C. designs设计；D. shows展示。根据上文“fearing how ____1____ the evening would be”可知，作者此前对博物馆之旅有怀疑。故选A项。 【20题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们发现这个博物馆确实给人留下了深刻的印象，尽管它里面只有儿童展品。A. disappointing令人失望的；B. confused困惑的；C. ordinary普通的；D. impressive令人印象深刻的。根据下文“even though”可知，前后是转折关系，虽然博物馆只有儿童展品，但是这个博物馆确实给人留下了深刻的印象，故选D项。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我和我的朋友们立即决定索博物馆开放的展品。A. generally一般；B. rarely很少；C. immediately立即；D. hardly几乎不。根据下文“decided to take advantage of the museum exhibits”可知，此处是指我和我的朋友们立即决定探索博物馆开放的展品索，故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我和我的朋友们立即决定利探索博物馆开放的展品。A. hide隐藏；B. trade交易；C. desire欲望；D. explore探索。根据下文“We walked from room to room”可知，作者和朋友们探索博物馆，故选D项。 23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们从一个房间走到另一个房间，就像孩子们一样。A. acted表现；B. calmed冷静；C. aimed瞄准；D. coached当教练，辅导。根据下文“like the children that it was intended for”可知，作者和朋友们表现得像孩子们一样，故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们穿着超级英雄的小衣服，在玩具冰淇淋店里给彼此端上美味的冰淇淋，玩其他游戏。A. set off出发；B. dressed up穿着盛装；C. paid off还清；D. got off下车。根据下文“in superhero costumes”可知，此处表示他们穿着超级英雄的小衣服。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们穿着超级英雄的小衣服，在玩具冰淇淋店里给彼此端上美味的冰淇淋，玩其他游戏。A. hard硬的；B. delicious美味的；C. ugly丑陋的；D. clean干净的。根据下文“ice cream”可知，冰淇淋是美味的。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们穿着超级英雄的小衣服，在玩具冰淇淋店里给彼此端上美味的冰淇淋，玩其他游戏。A. shook摇晃；B. watched观看；C. played玩；D. taught教。根据下文“other games”可知，此处表示“玩其他游戏”，故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那几个小时里，我表现得像个六岁的孩子，我意识到接下来一周学校的所有压力都消失了。A. realized意识到；B. remembered记住；C. predicted预测；D. replied回答。根据下文“that all of the stress of the coming week of school was ____13____”可知，空后内容是作者意识到的，故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在那几个小时里，我表现得像个六岁的孩子，我意识到接下来一周学校的所有压力都消失了。A. known知名的；B. gone不复存在的；C. challenging有挑战性的；D. worrying令人担心的。根据“I was left with one of the best feelings in the world”可知，压力都消失了，空格处意为“不复存在的”。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我留下了世界上最美好的感觉之一：童年的感觉。A. school学校；B. museum博物馆；C. childhood童年；D. adulthood成年。根据上文“After those few hours spent acting like a six-year-old”可知，作者留下了世界上最美好的感觉之一，即童年的感觉。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我学到的是，有时最好的治疗压力和繁忙的生活就像玩一样简单。A. cure治疗；B. reason理由；C. demand要求；D. excuse借口。根据上文“After those few hours spent acting like a six-year-old, I ____12____ that all of the stress of the coming week of school was ____13____”可知，最好的治疗压力和繁忙的生活就像玩一样简单。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我相信童年和玩耍的重要性，因为我的一些最美好的记忆来自于做一些类似于博物馆活动的幼稚的事情。A. discovery发现；B. safety安全；C. comfort舒适；D. importance重要性。根据上文“the best ____15____ for stress and a busy life is as simple as playing”可知，作者认为最好的治疗压力和繁忙的生活就像玩一样简单，因此作者认为玩很重要。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我相信童年和玩耍的重要性，因为我的一些最美好的记忆来自于做一些类似于博物馆活动的幼稚的事情。A. jokes笑话；B. memories记忆；C. inventions发明；D. ideas想法。根据上文“I was left with one of the best feelings in the world: the feeling of ____14____”可知，作者认为童年的感觉是最好的，因为一些最美好的记忆来自于做一些类似于博物馆活动的幼稚的事情。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我相信童年和玩耍的重要性，因为我的一些最美好的记忆来自于做一些类似于博物馆活动的幼稚的事情。A. opposite完全相反的；B. accessible无障碍的；C. similar相似的；D. beneficial有益的。根据下文“to the activities in the museum”可知，此处表示做一些类似于博物馆活动的幼稚的事情，故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，只要我感到有压力，我就会和我的朋友以及年轻的邻居一起去玩。A. annoyed恼怒的；B. frightened惊恐的；C. ashamed羞愧的；D. stressed有压力的。根据上文“the best ____15____ for stress and a busy life is as simple as playing”可知，只要作者感到有压力，就会和朋友以及年轻的邻居一起去玩。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：即使在最糟糕的日子里，童年的感觉和游戏也总是让人感到愉快。A. brighten好转；B. spare备用；C. waste浪费；D. guard防护。根据上文“the best ____15____ for stress and a busy life is as simple as playing”可知童年的感觉和游戏总是让人感到愉快，空处意为“好转，变得乐观”。故选A项。 第三部分 阅读理解（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 Europe, famous for its culture, and breathtaking landscapes, offers an abundance of wonderful destinations for your next holiday. From the sun-drenched (沐浴在阳光下的) shores of the Mediterranean to the charming villages in rolling hills, this continent has something for every traveler. Here are some of the best European destinations to visit in 2024. You’ll need to visit them. Italy Completely involve yourself in the rich history, pleasant cuisine, and fascinating landscapes of Italy. Explore the impressive Colosseum in Rome, wander the romantic canals of Venice, or soak up the atmosphere on the peaceful beaches of Sardinia. Greece Journey back in time to Greece, the cradle (摇篮) of Western civilization. Witness the architectural wonders of the Acropolis in Athens, explore the ancient ruins of Delphi, or enjoy the sun on the picture-perfect beaches of Santorini. Cyprus Well known for its extremely amazing beaches and rich history, Cyprus is a heaven for sun-seekers and history enthusiasts alike. Relax on the golden sands of Paphos, explore the ancient city of Salamis, or discover the fascinating myths surrounding Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, who is believed to have been born on the island. This list is merely a starting point for your European overture. With its rich cultures, historical landmarks, and breathtaking natural beauty, Europe promises an unforgettable experience for any traveler. So, pack your bags and start planning your dream European holiday in 2024! You’ll find fantastic deals and savings with our travel partner. So book your next European adventure with Travel Department today. 36. Who is the passage most probably written for? A. Professors who do research. B. Students who study English. C. Couples who enjoy travelling. D. Managers who run travel agents. 37. What do the underlined words “soak up” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Involve in. B. Turn on. C. Bring about. D. Pick out. 38. What will travelers most likely to do in the three countries? A. Raise money for charities. B. Visit universities in person. C. Enjoy the sun on the beaches. D. Explore museums free of charge. 39. If you are more interested in the birthplace of Western culture, you will probably go to ________. A. Rome B. Athens C. Venice D. Aphrodite 40. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To introduce beautiful places in Europe. B. To attract visitors to book travels to Europe. C. To illustrate the importance of travel to Europe. D. To discuss the advantages of travelling in Europe. 【答案】36. C 37. A 38. C 39. B 40. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2024 年最值得游览的一些欧洲旅游地。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Europe, famous for its culture, and breathtaking landscapes, offers an abundance of wonderful destinations for your next holiday. From the sun-drenched ( 沐浴在阳光下的 ) shores of the Mediterranean to the charming villages in rolling hills, this continent has something for every traveler. Here are some of the best European destinations to visit in 2024. You’ll need to visit them.(欧洲以其文化和令人叹为观止的风景而闻名，为您的下一次假期提供了大量精彩的目的地。从阳光普照的地中海海岸到连绵起伏的丘陵中迷人的村庄，这片大陆为每位旅行者提供了适合自己的体验。以下是 2024 年最值得游览的欧洲目的地。您需要游览这些目的地)”可知，文章主要介绍了2024 年最值得游览的一些欧洲旅游地。由此可推知，文章为那些旅行爱好者而写，C项“喜欢旅行的情侣。”符合，故选C。 【37题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线短语上文“Completely involve yourself in the rich history, pleasant cuisine, and fascinating landscapes of Italy. (完全沉浸在意大利丰富的历史、美味的美食和迷人的风景中。)”和划线短语所在句子“Explore the impressive Colosseum in Rome, wander the romantic canals of Venice, or soak up the atmosphere on the peaceful beaches of Sardinia.(探索令人印象深刻的罗马斗兽场，漫步威尼斯浪漫的运河，或soak up撒丁岛宁静的海滩上的氛围中。)”可知，游客可以沉浸在意大利丰富的历史、美味的美食和迷人的风景中，划线短语具体介绍了游客可以如何沉浸在这迷人的风景中，由此可推知，游客可以探索令人印象深刻的罗马斗兽场，漫步威尼斯浪漫的运河，或沉浸在撒丁岛宁静的海滩上的氛围中，画线短语意为“沉浸”，与A项“Involve in.(参与)”意思相近，故选A。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据Italy部分中的“Explore the impressive Colosseum in Rome, wander the romantic canals of Venice, or soak up the atmosphere on the peaceful beaches of Sardinia.(探索令人印象深刻的罗马斗兽场，漫步威尼斯浪漫的运河，或沉浸在撒丁岛宁静的海滩上的氛围中。)”，根据Greece部分中的“ Witness the architectural wonders of the Acropolis in Athens, explore the ancient ruins of Delphi, or enjoy the sun on the picture-perfect beaches of Santorini.(见证雅典卫城的建筑奇迹，探索德尔斐古代遗址，或在圣托里尼风景如画的海滩上享受阳光)”，和根据Cyprus部分中的“Relax on the golden sands of Paphos, explore the ancient city of Salamis, or discover the fascinating myths surrounding Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, who is believed to have been born on the island.(您可以在帕福斯的金色沙滩上放松身心，探索萨拉米斯古城，或了解关于希腊爱神阿佛洛狄忒的迷人神话，据说她就出生在这个岛上。)”可知，旅行者最有可能在这三个国家做的事情是在海滩上享受阳光。故选C。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据Greece部分中的“Journey back in time to Greece, the cradle (摇篮) of Western civilization.  Witness the architectural wonders of the Acropolis in Athens, explore the ancient ruins of Delphi, or enjoy the sun on the picture-perfect beaches of Santorini.(回到西方文明的摇篮——希腊。见证雅典卫城的建筑奇迹，探索德尔斐古代遗址，或在圣托里尼风景如画的海滩上享受阳光)”可知，如果你对西方文化的发源地更感兴趣，你可以去雅典，故选B。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“So, pack your bags and start planning your dream European holiday in 2024! You’ll find fantastic deals and savings with our travel partner. So book your next European adventure with Travel Department today.(所以，收拾好行李，开始计划 2024 年的梦想欧洲假期吧！在我们的旅行合作伙伴那里，您可以找到超值优惠和折扣。今天就通过 Travel Department 预订您的下一次欧洲冒险之旅吧)”可推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是吸引游客预订欧洲之旅。故选B。 B It was a week before Christmas, but things were far from cheery. Our task was to deliver as many boxes of food as possible to those in need in Camden, New Jersey. There were no Christmas carolers (唱颂歌的人) walking these streets that were lined with boarded-up (用木板封住的) houses and broken windows. Mothers kept their children close as they hurried down the streets. It was mid-afternoon, but even the bright sun couldn’t warm this place. Red tickets in the windows marked which houses we were to visit. Our white truck stopped in front of one townhouse and our group knocked on the door. In our arms were boxes filled with ham, bread and other essentials to make the perfect Christmas dinner. Four small faces glanced through the curtains and one exhausted mom answered the door. She seemed embarrassed to be caught in her nightgown with undone hair. She was in her mid-20s, but her rough skin and tired eyes added years. “Sacred Heart food delivery service,” I smiled. “Where can we put this for you?” She pointed and as we entered the house I noticed the conditions they lived in. The children climbed around, wearing only diapers. There were no carpets, only cold concrete beneath our feet. There was no Christmas tree or decorations. My heart sank. It was so cold, and I found it hard to believe that this was reality for this family. We set the boxes down and the mother grabbed my hand. “You don’t know how much of a blessing this is to me and my family,” she said, crying, “We are just getting by. ” I opened my arms and gave her a hug. “Happy holidays!” I replied before I headed out the door. I realized how warm I felt inside. This was unlike anything I had ever experienced. We cannot help what family we are born into, but we can help each other. 41. What can we infer about Camden from Paragraph1? A. Its living conditions were terrible. B. Little sunshine was received there. C. There was no sign of life. D. People there had no belief. 42. What impression did the woman leave on the author? A. She looked much older than her age. B. She was good at dressing herself up. C. She looked shy and cold to visitors. D. She was confident and energetic. 43. By saying “We are just getting by”, the woman meant ________. A. they were making a difference to other people’s life B. they were hoping for a. wonderful future C. they were living a very poor life D. they were letting off steam 44. From the passage, we can learn the author was ________. A. blessed and proud B. shocked and ashamed C. upset and afraid D. kind and patient 45. What the author is trying to convey in the passage is that ________. A. having more children causes poverty B. the poor can choose their family C. assisting the poor needs advice D. people should help each other 【答案】41. A 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在“Scared Heart”当志愿者时为镇子上的穷人提供食物让他们能过圣诞节的故事。 【41题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“There were no Christmas carolers (唱颂歌的人) walking these streets that were lined with boarded-up (用木板封住的) houses and broken windows. Mothers kept their children close as they hurried down the streets. It was mid-afternoon, but even the bright sun couldn’t warm this place. (没有圣诞颂歌者走在这些街道上，两旁是木板封住的房屋和破碎的窗户。母亲们把孩子紧紧地抱在街上。当时正值午后，但即使是明媚的阳光也无法温暖这个地方。)”可知，房屋用木板搭建，窗户破损，生活条件十分恶劣，故选A项。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“She was in her mid-20s, but her rough skin and tired eyes added years. (她只有20多岁，但她粗糙的皮肤和疲惫的眼睛增加了岁月。)”可知，女士给作者留下的印象是她看起来比实际年龄大得多，故选A项。 【43题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“There were no carpets, only cold concrete beneath our feet. There was no Christmas tree or decorations. My heart sank. It was so cold, and I found it hard to believe that this was reality for this family. (我们脚下没有地毯，只有冰冷的混凝土。没有圣诞树或装饰品。我的心沉了下去。天气太冷了，我很难相信这对这个家庭来说是现实。)”及第五段中““You don’t know how much of a blessing this is to me and my family,” she said, crying (“你不知道这对我和我的家人来说是多么大的祝福，”她哭着说”)”可以推断，这位女士说“We are just getting by”意思是他们的生活确实非常贫困。故选C项。 【44题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“My heart sank. It was so cold, and I found it hard to believe that this was reality for this family. (我的心沉了下去。天气太冷了，我很难相信这对这个家庭来说是现实。)”和第五段中“I opened my arms and gave her a hug. (我张开双臂，给了她一个拥抱。)”，第六段中“I realized how warm I felt inside. (我意识到我内心感到多么温暖。)”以及最后一段中“We cannot help what family we are born into, but we can help each other. (我们无法帮助我们出生在哪个家庭，但我们可以互相帮助。)”可知，作者在面对贫困和需要帮助的家庭时心里感到难过，并且依靠耐心和善良来帮助他们，所以推断作者是一个善良有耐心的人。故选D项。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“This was unlike anything I had ever experienced. We cannot help what family we are born into, but we can help each other. (这与我所经历过的任何事情都不一样。我们无法帮助我们出生在哪个家庭，但我们可以互相帮助。)”可知，作者想通过文章传达的是人们应该互相帮助。故选D项。 C Interviewer: Good evening, and welcome to our program Think and Share. How much time do we have left, and have we spent it properly? These are questions that we all ask ourselves. Tonight, we’ll be talking to Professor Hart, who is an expert on ancient Greek philosophy. He will share with us three ways of seeing time — from the Stoic philosopher Seneca’s point of view. Welcome, Professor Hart. Professor Hart: Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here. I find Seneca’s point of view on time is very useful. Seneca starts by viewing time as money. How much money is a lot? The answer actually lies within the person who carries it and not within the money itself. When we have a certain amount of money, we have to choose where to invest (投资) it. For a person who doesn’t know how to invest wisely, no amount of money will be enough. Give money to a wise person, and they can always make the most of it. Seneca says that time is the same way. A good investor can always make the most out of any amount of time. In this view, life isn’t short in any absolute sense. Instead, its length is really a function of how we choose to spend it. Interviewer: So professor Hart, what’s the right way to invest our time? Professor Hart: That’s what I’m going to talk about now. Let us imagine time as a river. We have no idea how long we’ll be carried for and where the river ends. The river will continue to carry you and continues to flow regardless of how you feel about it. Seneca reminds us not to sacrifice (牺牲) every present moment worrying about the future. We can’t be certain when we’ll meet our end, so it would be a real shame to sacrifice every present moment for a future one that never comes. The future is uncertain, but the present is guaranteed. Let each moment be complete in itself and enjoy the flow. Interviewer: Time is flowing, and we can’t stop it. But it must be spent. Where should we spend it? Professor Hart: Imagine that you are given a bucket of water and a set of cups. You must choose which cups to pour the water into. The bucket of water represents the time that you are given in life. Each cup represents an event — a thing you could do in the present moment. When you pour the water into a cup, you create a memory. Good memories, good life. Bad memories, bad life. Seneca argues that most cups are a waste of time. The only cup that will not decay (腐烂) is the study of virtue, truth, life, and death. Life is not short in itself, but in how we choose to spend it, and the best way to spend our time, in each present moment, is in the pursuit of truth and virtue. In other words, the best way to spend our time is in the things becoming timeless. 46. Where is probably this passage taken from? A. A feature story about how to save time. B. A textbook about how to realize dreams. C. A TV show about how to spend money. D. A radio program about how to see time. 47. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. The more money we have, the better life we will lead. B. Spending our time in a wise way is of great value. C. People hold different attitudes toward money. D. Money can’t buy time. 48. What can we learn from Paragraph 4? A. Our future is guaranteed by sacrificing ourselves. B. We should focus on the present moment. C. We are certain about our good memories. D. Our life is just like a flowing river. 49. What does the underlined word “timeless” in the last paragraph mean? A. Relevant B. Explosive. C. Optimistic. D. Forever. 50. Which could be the best title of the passage? A. Seneca’s preparations for the future B. Actions speaks louder than words C. Seneca’s opinion on time D. Time waits for no man 【答案】46. D 47. B 48. B 49. D 50. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇采访。文章主要谈论是Professor Hart谈论斯多葛派哲学家塞内加对时间的看法。 【46题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Good evening, and welcome to our program Think and Share. How much time do we have left, and have we spent it properly? (晚上好，欢迎来到我们的“思考与分享”节目。我们还剩下多少时间，我们是否合理地利用了这些时间？)”“He will share with us three ways of seeing time—from the Stoic philosopher Seneca’s point of view. (他将从斯多葛派哲学家塞内加的角度与我们分享三种看待时间的方式。)”可知，本文是一个关于如何看待时间的广播节目。故选D。 【47题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“I find Seneca’s point of view on time is very useful. Seneca starts by viewing time as money. How much money is a lot? The answer actually lies within the person who carries it and not within the money itself. When we have a certain amount of money, we have to choose where to invest (投资) it. For a person who doesn’t know how to invest wisely, no amount of money will be enough. Give money to a wise person, and they can always make the most of it. Seneca says that time is the same way. A good investor can always make the most out of any amount of time.(我发现塞内加关于时间的观点很有用。塞内 加首先把时间看作金钱。多少钱算很多？答案其实在于拿钱的人，而不是钱本身。当我们有了一定的钱，我们必须选择在哪里投资。对于一个不知道如何明智投资的人来说，再多的钱也不够。把钱给聪明的人，他们总是能充分利用它。塞内加说时间也是如此。一个好的投资者总是能充分利用任何时间。)”可知，第二段主要讲述明智地利用时间是很有价值的。故选B。 【48题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The future is uncertain, but the present is guaranteed. Let each moment be complete in itself and enjoy the flow. (未来是不确定的，但现在是有保证的。让每一刻都是完整的，享受它的流动。)”可知，现在是有保障的，所以我们要聚焦当下。故选B。 【49题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“When you pour the water into a cup, you create a memory. Good memories, good life. Bad memories, bad life. Seneca argues that most cups are a waste of time. The only cup that will not decay (腐烂) is the study of virtue, truth, life, and death. Life is not short in itself, but in how we choose to spend it, and the best way to spend our time, in each present moment, is in the pursuit of truth and virtue. (当你把水倒进杯子里时，你创造了一段记忆。美好的回忆，美好的生活。糟糕的回忆，糟糕的生活。塞内加认为，大多数杯子都是浪费时间。唯一不会腐朽的杯是对美德、真理、生命和死亡的研究。生命本身并不短暂，而在于我们选择如何度过它，而度过时间的最佳方式，在当下的每一刻，就是追求真理和美德。)”可知，要在当下每一刻追求真理和美德，也就是说花费时间的最好方式是让时间变得永恒的。所以timeless意思应为“永恒的”，和D项“Forever永远”词义一致。故选D。 【50题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“He will share with us three ways of seeing time—from the Stoic philosopher Seneca’s point of view. (他将从斯多葛派哲学家塞内加的角度与我们分享三种看待时间的方式。)”以及全文内容可知，本文主要讲述的是哈特教授谈论斯多葛派哲学家塞内加对时间看法。C项“Seneca’s opinion on time（塞内加对时间的看法）”概括文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选C。 第Ⅲ卷 非选择题（满分30分） 第四部分：写作 第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 第一节：阅读表达（共5小题) 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Six days a week, up and down the red hills of northeast Georgia, my grandfather brought the mail to the folks there. At age 68, he retired from the post office, but he never stopped serving the community. On his 80th birthday, I sent him a letter, noting the things we all should be thankful for — good health, good friends and good outcomes. By most measurements he was a happy man. Then I suggested it was time for him to slow down. At long last, in a comfortable home, with a generous pension, he should learn to take things easy. “Thank you for your nice words,” he wrote in his letter back, “and I know what you meant, but slowing down scares me. Life isn’t having it made; it’s getting it made.” “The finest and happiest years of our lives were not when all the debts were paid and all difficult experiences had passed, and we had settled into a comfortable home. No. I go back years ago, when we lived in a three-room house, when we got up before daylight and worked till after dark to make ends meet. I rarely had more than four hours of sleep. But what I still can’t figure out is why I never got tired, never felt better in my life. I guess the answer is, we were fighting for survival, protecting and providing for those we loved. What matters are not the great moments, but the partial victories, the waiting, and even the defeats. It’s the journey, not the arrival, that counts.” The letter ended with a personal request: “Boy, on my next birthday, just tell me to wake up and get going, because I will have one less year to do things — and there are ten million things waiting to be done.” Christina Rossetti, an English poet, once said: “Does the road wind uphill all the way? Yes, to the very end.” Today, at 96, my grandfather is still on that long road, climbing. 51. What was the author’s grandfather before he retired? (no more than 5 words) 52. What did the author advise his grandfather to do in his letter? (no more than 10 words) 53. What is the grandfather’s view on life according to his letter back? (no more than 10 words) 54. How do you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? (no more than 10 words) 55. Do you agree with the grandfather’s view on life? Give reasons in your own words, (no more than 20 words) 【答案】51. He was a postman. Or: He worked in a post-office. 52. He advised him to slow down (and take things easy). / He advised he/his grandfather (should) slow down. 53. The process is more important than the result. Or: A man should not slow down however old he is. Or: Life isn't having it made; it's getting it made. / It's the journey, not the arrival that counts. 54. My/His/The grandfather is still busy doing meaningful things. Or: The grandfather is still living an active life. Or: The grandfather is still involved in whatever he can do. 55. Yes. Because one should always be full of passion in his life no matter how old he is. Or: Because people should make full use of their time to do something meaningful. No. Because it is more sensible for people to slow down and enjoy an easy life in their old age. Or: Because slowing down contributes to better health and longer life for people in old age. 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。作者的爷爷曾经是名邮寄员，然而退休之后一直忙于做一些有意义的事情。作者写信给爷爷让他多休息休息，但爷爷回信说他仍然坚持他的忙碌的生活。 【51题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段At age 68, he retired from the post office可知，68岁时，他从邮局退休。故回答为：He was a postman. Or: He worked in a post-office. 【52题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段Then I suggested it was time for him to slow down.可知作者在信中建议他爷爷放慢速度。故回答为：He advised him to slow down (and take things easy). / He advised he/his grandfather (should) slow down. 【53题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段It’s the journey, not the arrival, that counts.可知，重要的是旅程，而不是到达。故回答为：The process is more important than the result.Or: A man should not slow down however old he is.Or: Life isn't having it made; it's getting it made. / It's the journey, not the arrival that counts. 【54题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“At age 68, he retired from the post office, but he never stopped serving the community.”68岁时，他从邮局退休，但他从未停止过为社区服务。根据第三段“Life isn’t having it made; it’s getting it made.” 生活不只是拥有,而是去创造。根据上下文的语境可以判断出，划线词的意思“他爷爷仍然在忙于做有意义的事情”的事。故回答为：My/His/The grandfather is still busy doing meaningful things.Or: The grandfather is still living an active life.Or: The grandfather is still involved in whatever he can do. 【55题详解】 开放题。作者的爷爷曾经是名邮寄员，然而退休之后一直忙于做一些有意义的事情。作者写信给爷爷让他多休息休息，但爷爷回信说他仍然坚持他的忙碌的生活。首先要回答同意不同意他爷爷的生活观，并且陈述自己的理由。故回答为：Yes. Because one should always be full of passion in his life no matter how old he is.Or: Because people should make full use of their time to do something meaningful. No. Because it is more sensible for people to slow down and enjoy an easy life in their old age.Or: Because slowing down contributes to better health and longer life for people in old age. 第二节：书面表达（满分20分） 56. 假设你是晨光中学高一学生李津。为了帮助学生意识到节约粮食的重要性，养成节约粮食的好习惯，你校正在举行“光盘行动”。为配合此次活动，你校英语社团拟举办英文演讲比赛。你将参加此次演讲比赛。演讲内容应包括： （1）解释“光盘行动”的内容； （2）说明“光盘行动”的意义并号召大家积极参加； （3）介绍你和你班同学的具体做法。 注意： （1）词数不少于100词； （2）题目已给出，不计入总词数； （3）可以增添细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇： 光盘行动 the Clear Your Plate Campaign Clear Our Plates NOW Hello, everyone. I am a student of Senior 1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for your listening. 【答案】 Clear Our Plates NOW Hello, everyone. I am a student of Senior 1. Today, I would like to talk about an important campaign that our school is currently promoting: the Clear Your Plate Campaign, or as we fondly call it, “Clear Our Plates NOW”. This campaign urges us to finish all the food on our plates, aiming to reduce food waste. Participating in this campaign is of great significance. It not only helps us appreciate the value of food but also contributes to a more sustainable environment. I call on everyone to actively engage in this initiative and make a difference. In my class, we have taken practical steps. We plan our meals wisely, avoid overordering, and share leftovers. We also encourage each other to clear our plates. Let’s work together to make “Clear Our Plates NOW” a success and cultivate the habit of saving food. Thanks for your listening. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。学校正在举办“光盘行动”的活动，为了配合此活动，要求考生写一篇演讲稿参加演讲比赛。 【详解】1.词汇积累 参加：participate in→take part in 呼吁：call on→appeal to 采取措施：take steps→take measures 养成……的习惯：cultivate the habit of→develop the habit of 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I call on everyone to actively engage in this initiative and make a difference. 拓展句：I call on everyone who has a passion for making a positive impact to actively engage in this initiative and make a difference. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Today, I would like to talk about an important campaign that our school is currently promoting: the Clear Your Plate Campaign, or as we fondly call it, “Clear Our Plates NOW”.（运用了that引导的限定性定语从句） 【高分句型2】This campaign urges us to finish all the food on our plates, aiming to reduce food waste.（运用现在分词作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$