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大连市2023～2024学年度第二学期期末考试 高二英语 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will the woman be responsible for? A. Cleaning the house. B. Taking care of a cat. C. Doing grocery shopping. 2. What did the woman do just now? A. She told a lie. B. She apologized to Tess. C. She argued with the man. 3. What does the woman think of Juno? A. She’s calm. B. She’s outgoing. C. She’s helpful. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A to-do list. B. Some notes. C. A notebook. 5. Where is the kite? A. In the tree. B. On the chair. C. On the wall. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Co-workers. C. Family members. 7. What is the woman going to do next? A. Send a message. B. Buy a train ticket. C. Talk with her boss. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What do we know about the man’s camping trip? A. He forgot to bring a tent. B. His car broke down halfway. C. He caught a cold during the trip. 9. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. At a repair shop. C. In the office. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. Who might the woman be? A. A secretary. B. A candidate. C. An interviewer. 11. What is advised by the woman for the team-building? A. Taking a ropes course. B. Exploring a natural park. C. Visiting a drama workshop. 12. When will the team-building event be arranged? A. On a Sunday next month. B. On a Saturday this month. C. On a Saturday next month. 13. What does the woman suggest doing at last? A. Setting up a committee. B. Collecting employees’ opinions. C. Organizing some icebreaker events. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the movie Purple Rain mainly about? A. The rise of a film company. B. A guitarist’s road to success. C. The mysterious death of an actor. 15. What did Prince do? A. A film director. B. An editor. C. A musician. 16. Why will the movie be adapted for a musical according to the producers? A. To celebrate the movie’s success. B. To honor Prince and his achievements. C. To attract people’s attention to original songs. 17. How does the man feel about the new musical? A. It’s promising. B. It’s puzzling. C. It’s old-fashioned. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How long did Roland Palmaerts paint continuously? A. 60 hours. B. 100 hours. C. 106 hours. 19. What did Chancellor Ahaghotu paint at the 60th hour? A. A plant. B. An animal. C. A machine. 20. What is a challenger not allowed to do during the longest painting marathon? A. Sleep for a while. B. Use the bathroom. C. Create an abstract painting. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The World’s 4 Best Long-distance Hikes Several new long-distance, multi-day hikes have been launched that promise visitors unique access to previously inaccessible areas, where natural landscapes and local cultures are found. Juliana Trail Slovenia introduced the Juliana Trail in an attempt to get visitors to stay there longer and visit more. The 270km route begins at the adventure center of Kranjska Gora, near the Italian border, before circling around the Julian Alps past turquoise rivers and glacier-carved lakes. The trail is divided into 16 stages, so you can choose a shorter adventure or tackle the entire trail. Red Sea Mountain Trail Mainland Egypt’s first long-distance hiking path, the Red Sea Mountain Trail links a series of ancient trade routes into a single 170km circuit that takes an average of 10 days to complete. Hikes brave enough to set off into this remote wilderness will skirt vast plain, dip into deep gorges and summit barren peaks to visit ruined Roman towns and prehistoric rock art. Paparoa Track The 55km Paparoa Track in New Zealand snakes into the rainforests of the South Island near the famous Pancake Rocks. The freshly carved trail typically takes three days on foot, or two days on a mountain bike. Along the way, you pass river gorges and hilltop lookouts with expansive views over the turquoise Tasman Sea. Liechtenstein Trail Liechtenstein celebrated its 300th birthday in 2019 by crafting a 75km walking path where citizens and visitors alike could explore three centuries of local history. The Liechtenstein Trail twists over peaks and pastures on a route that takes in 147 sites. The zigzagging north-south route takes about three days to complete. 1. Why did Slovenia launch the Juliana Trail? A. To show the beauty of the Italian border. B. To attract tourists to visit Slovenia more. C. To protect the environment of the Julian Alps. D. To promote the development of local economy. 2. Which is the shortest trail? A. Juliana Trail. B. Paparoa Track. C. Liechtenstein Trail. D. Red Sea Mountain Trail. 3. What is special about Liechtenstein Trail? A. It offers a window into local history. B. Visitors have access to prehistoric rock art. C. Hikers can ride a mountain bike on the trail. D. It takes visitors through fascinating valleys. B Born in 1958 in Nanning, Guangxi, Dr. Huang Danian became interested in geophysics early. His parents, teaching at a local geological institution, passed the passion down to him. In 1978, Huang was admitted to Changchun Institute of Geology and later taught there. He once wrote that rejuvenating (使恢复活力) the Chinese nation was their generation’s responsibility. In 1992, he went to Britain for further studies. There, he obtained his doctorate in geophysics and joined a local firm. During his time in the UK, Huang’s heart remained devoted to the motherland, frequently flying back to China to attend academic meetings or seminars related to his field. In 2008, he returned to China with great resolution. For him, no matter how successful he was abroad, the biggest satisfaction would be improving his home country. Upon his return to China, he was entrusted to work at Jilin University as a professor and chief scientist in a branch of China’s biggest deep earth exploration program. Over 400 scientists participated in the program, which aimed to fix high-tech cameras on aircraft, ships, and satellites that would enable scientists to see through the earth’s crust (地壳) without digging into it. For seven years, Huang worked racing against time. Many of his co-workers called him a workaholic while he thought he was more like a “lunatic (疯狂的人)”. “China is in urgent need of ‘lunatics’ if it is to become a stronger country. It would be an honor if I could be one of them,” he added. The lunatic’s madness paid off. He and his team helped China greatly narrow its gap with developed countries in obtaining precise data on deep earth exploration. They created a number of China’s No.1s, filling many technical gaps for China’s sky survey, ground detection, and sea exploration. During his whole life, he sought no fame, and always kept the motherland in mind. As a scientist, he fulfilled his dream of rejuvenating the nation with exceptional achievements. 4. Why did Dr. Huang decide to return and work in China? A. To work at Jilin University. B. To attend academic meetings. C. To devote himself to researching. D. To serve his motherland whole-heartedly. 5. What did the deep-earth exploration program focus on? A. Discovering new mineral resources. B. Competing with developed countries. C. Equipping various platforms with cameras. D. Helping scientists explore beneath the earth’s crust. 6. What did Huang and his team achieve? A. They won many international awards. B. They got accurate data on deep ocean. C. They attained many firsts in relevant fields. D. They helped China overtake developed countries. 7. Which of the following can best describe Dr. Huang? A. Committed and patriotic. B. Enterprising and crazy. C. Sensitive and rigid. D. Single-minded and unreliable. C Cyber-attacks may sound like something that happens only in Hollywood movies. You picture a team of talented hackers gathered around computer monitors trying to break into a secure bank or some important severs. In reality, cyber-attacks are much less exciting but no less dangerous. Cyber-attacks can happen to anybody. It doesn’t matter who you are; cyber criminals can target you. While many often think hacking victims were clueless abut digital security best practices, this isn’t always the case. True, there are plenty of apparent scams (骗局) that can be easily identified, but there are many attacks that can fool even the skillful computer-users. Criminals create fake websites and email addresses. You may think you are clicking a link to Dropbox, only to download malware (恶意软件) onto your computer, and may never know when you have visited the wrong site and downloaded an infected file. So, it’s up to you to be vigilant and protect yourself. So you need to learn to recognize the signs of cyber-attacks. First, recognize suspicious activity on your accounts or devices. While some things may be obvious, such as account password changes, others aren’t so easy to spot. And then, you might receive a file from a trusted sender whose mail has been leaked. Sometimes, the data are even real, but the hacker may have inserted a few lines of code that can also infect your computer. You should take the time to check your “Task Manager” to get a sense of what programs are running. Check anything suspicious that’s running in the background. That’s often the sign of malware. Other things to watch out for include: random device or internet slowdown; the software you don’t recognize; inability to access your account or unscheduled shutdowns and restarts. As with everything, prevention is the best medicine. So, instead of waiting for cyber-attacks to hit you, recognize the signs to protect yourself. 8. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs? A. Cyber-attacks are not really dangerous. B. Anyone can be subject to cyber-attacks. C. People don’t realize the risk of cyber-attacks. D. Cyber-attacks in Hollywood movies are exciting. 9. What does the underlined word “vigilant” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Dismissive. B. Upset. C. Cautious. D. Concerned. 10. How do you find you might be attacked by cyber criminals? A. A trusted friend sent you a file. B. Your internet slows down strangely. C. You can access your account with ease. D. Your account password functions normally. 11. What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To clarify the definition of cyber-attacks. B. To analyze different types of cyber-attacks. C. To introduce how to identify cyber-attacks. D. To entertain readers with cyber-attacks in movies. D China is currently constructing the world’s first commercial underwater data center, which marks a groundbreaking initiative. This project aims to revolutionize the industry by controlling the power of the ocean depths, resulting in significant energy and land savings. With the potential to match the computational abilities of approximately 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is ready to be a game-changer. The data center modules of China’s underwater facility are being installed on the seafloor at depths of around 35 meters. Designed to withstand harsh underwater conditions, these modules are expected to operate sustainably for up to 25 years. Each waterproof storage module weighs an impressive 1,300 tons and can process over 4 million high-definition images every 30 seconds. One of the most significant advantages of the underwater data center is the ability to use the natural cooling qualities of seawater. By adopting this innovative approach, the data center is estimated to save a remarkable 122 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This achievement in energy efficiency emphasizes China’s commitment to sustainability and educing environmental impact. With the initial arrangement of one storage module in April, 2023 and the recent addition of a second module, the project is well underway. The grand plan aims to have a total of 100 modules fully operational by 2025, marking a significant milestone in sustainable data center development. By choosing an underwater data center, China is actively addressing the challenges of land conservation. Traditional data centers often occupy vast amounts of land. In contrast, this underwater marvel takes up minimal dry space, preserving land for other essential purposes. Additionally, the use of natural sate cooling reduces the stress on traditional energy sources, leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. This environmentally conscious approach corresponds with global sustainability goals ad sets an example for the industry to follow. 12. Why is China building the underwater data center? A. To reshape the data center industry. B. To make full use of energy and land. C. To control the power of the ocean depths. D. To improve computers’ computational ability. 13. What can be learnt about the underwater data center’s modules? A. They are light and easy to reposition. B. They will be replaced every few years. C. They occupy vast amounts of land and ocean. D. They can sustain operation for long periods. 14. What is one impact of using an underwater data center? A. Preventing ocean pollution. B. Worsening the environment. C. Conserving land for other uses. D. Increasing energy consumption. 15. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. National Seawater Cooling System B. China’s Initiative to Conserve Land C. Land-Based Energy-Efficient Data Centers D. China’s Commercial Underwater Data Center 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The power of positive thinking Is your glass of milk half-full or half-empty? ____16____ Do they focus on the positives (a half-full glass) or the negatives (a half-empty one)? Thinking positively, with a belief that most things will turn out well, is called optimism — and it’s known to boost your well-being. The good news is that everybody can learn to think more positively. ____17____ Research shows that people who are optimistic and think positively tend to experience less stress and cope well when faced with life’s challenges. People who are more pessimistic (expect that the worst will happen) may find it hard to believe that these challenges will pass. Worrying is like a fire alarm. Everybody can worry from time to time. Worrying can help to keep you safe — if you were never worried and were overly positive about how things would turn out, you wouldn’t recognize risks. “____18____ It’s like a fire alarm,” says child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas. “The trouble is that sometimes it goes off when there isn’t a huge danger to face.” When this happens, you can feel anxious and hopeless about what lies ahead. Learn to think positively. Optimism is shaped by your genes which carry characteristics inherited from your parents and by what happens to you. ____19____ Research has shown that it can help to draw or write an outcome that’s positive-for example, an image of you playing guitar, having passed your next grade. ____20____ A. Your genes will in turn help obtain it. B. This question makes you lost in thought. C. Why is thinking positively good for you? D. Imagining this can motivate you to work to achieve it. E. Worrying is our brain warning us of something threatening. F. However, whatever your starting point is, everyone can learn it. G. This saying is often used to test people’s outlook in a situation. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，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。 I’m pretty good at sticking with things even when they get hard. Bad relationships, unpleasant workplaces, ____21____ sports — I’ve hung on in there for months and even years longer than I should have, convinced the situation would ____22____ if I refused to give up. After all, isn’t every success story covering ____23____? Didn’t Ernest Hemingway shrink from writing during the First World War, and didn’t Oprah get fired from her first TV job? Quitting is a sign that you lack ____24____ and strong will, or at least I was raised to believe. ____25____, if I look back on all the things I eventually quit, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I’ve wasted too much time and energy, anticipating that I could ____26____ everyone if I just kept going. People are more likely to ____27____ something if they’ve invested a lot of money or effort into it, even when it’s clear that they should ____28____ their losses and jump ship. This practice is normal and understandable but it’s also ____29____. If you don’t get energy out of doing something, it can be a(n) ____30____ that this is not for you or that there’s something better you could be doing. Or it could be a sign that you should ____31____ your goals. In fact, dogged perseverance in the face of energy-consuming disappointment can ____32____ depression, and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run. But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they’re happening and make ____33____. The art of quitting isn’t about just letting go whenever there’s a ____34____. It’s about being able to ____35____ when there’s no access to success anymore. 21. A. appealing B. demanding C. conventional D. leisure 22. A. worsen B. occur C. improve D. develop 23. A. depression B. determination C. passion D. inspiration 24. A. patience B. support C. money D. skill 25. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. However 26. A. amaze B. bother C. amuse D. annoy 27. A. benefit from B. back down C. stick to D. pass up 28. A. evaluate B. balance C. analyse D. cut 29. A. irrelevant B. illegal C. unwise D. uncomplicated 30. A. indication B. clue C. occasion D. recognition 31. A. achieve B. adjust C. maintain D. set 32. A. set off B. hold back C. set out D. take up 33. A. researches B. choices C. changes D. resolutions 34. A. shortcut B. barrier C. guarantee D. advance 35. A. abandon B. challenge C. attempt D. continue 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 May 19, Dalian, China — The ISF Football World Cup 2024 kicked ____36____ in Dalian, Liaoning province, on Saturday. It is the first time the reputable international high school soccer event ____37____ (hold) in China. The tournament, ____38____ (comprise) of 55 teams from 33 countries and regions, more than 1,300 high school student-athletes, promises to be a celebration of soccer and youth. Organized by the International School Sport Federation, the ISF Football World Cup is generally recognized as an ____39____ (ambition) global high school soccer competition. Laurent Petrynka, the president of ISF, emphasizes that ____40____ sports competition is at the core of their mission, the event still calls on young football enthusiasts worldwide to join hands and move forward, ____41____ (reflect) the spirit of youth, unity, and friendship. In Dalian, Liaoning province, apart from the intense matches, the ____42____ (participate) have engaged in various activities aiming to promote mutual understanding ____43____ cultural exchange. Dalian, ____44____ port city on the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, is a city famous for its rich soccer tradition and deep-rooted soccer culture. Possessing a strong sporting tradition, Dalian _____45_____ (enhance) a dynamic soccer culture with a solid foundation on school campuses and promotes the high-quality development of youth soccer in Liaoning. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 在数字化阅读已经很发达的今天，关于“选择纸质书还是电子书”的讨论一直存在；假如你是李华，你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请就此话题写一篇发言稿，内容包括： 1. 你的观点; 2. 你的理由。 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。 E-books or Printed books ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Jessica and the Necklace Jessica and her little sister Anna slipped into their Mum’s room. “I’m just going to try on me jewelry,” said Jessica. She took a necklace and tried to put it on her neck. “Oh, no,” said Anna. “Mum doesn’t like us playing with her stuff.” “OK, you are the lookout,” instructed Jessica. “Stand by the door and let me know if Mum comes up the stairs.” Before Anna reached the door, Rocky, the family’s dog, charged into the room and almost knocked Jessica down. The necklace went flying. It had barely hit the floor when Rocky bit it and raced off. “Rocky! Rocky!” yelled Jessica. “Anna, help me get the necklace back.” The girls chased Rocky. “Stop!” they yelled. Rocky dashed down the stairs and into the living room. He stopped just long enough for the girls to get close, and then took off again. “Stop!” yelled Jessica. “Anna, you go the other way. We’ll comer him in the dining room.” Jessica met Anna in the dining room. Sure enough, Rocky was there waiting for them. He was down low on his front legs with his tail in the air, ready to play. “Grab him!” screamed Jessica. Jut as Anna was about to grab him, Rocky took off again. “Stop, you are a troublemaker!” yelled Jessica as she raced after him. The girls got close again, but Rocky zoomed down the basement (地下室) stairs. The girls raced after him. “I don’t see him.” said Anna. Jessica scratched her head, “He’s got to be down here.” Just then, Mum called to the girls. “Jessica, what’s all the noise? What’s wrong? I heard you from the yard.” “Uh, oh,” whispered Jessica. “Uh… nothing is wrong,” she shouted back. Anna dashed upstairs. Jessica heard her telling Mum everything. “That is a blabber mouth (多嘴的人).” Jessica muttered under her breath. 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。 “Jessica!” said Mum. “Up here right now.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jessica went into the basement with the snacks, Mum and Anna following. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力1～5 CAACA 6～10 BABCC 11～15ACABC 16～20 BAACC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 大连市2023～2024学年度第二学期期末考试 高二英语 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will the woman be responsible for? A. Cleaning the house. B. Taking care of a cat. C. Doing grocery shopping. 2. What did the woman do just now? A. She told a lie. B. She apologized to Tess. C. She argued with the man. 3. What does the woman think of Juno? A. She’s calm. B. She’s outgoing. C. She’s helpful. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A to-do list. B. Some notes. C. A notebook. 5. Where is the kite? A. In the tree. B. On the chair. C. On the wall. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Co-workers. C. Family members. 7. What is the woman going to do next? A. Send a message. B. Buy a train ticket. C. Talk with her boss. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What do we know about the man’s camping trip? A. He forgot to bring a tent. B. His car broke down halfway. C. He caught a cold during the trip. 9. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. At a repair shop. C. In the office. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. Who might the woman be? A. A secretary. B. A candidate. C. An interviewer. 11. What is advised by the woman for the team-building? A. Taking a ropes course. B. Exploring a natural park. C. Visiting a drama workshop. 12. When will the team-building event be arranged? A. On a Sunday next month. B. On a Saturday this month. C. On a Saturday next month. 13. What does the woman suggest doing at last? A. Setting up a committee. B. Collecting employees’ opinions. C. Organizing some icebreaker events. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the movie Purple Rain mainly about? A. The rise of a film company. B. A guitarist’s road to success. C. The mysterious death of an actor. 15. What did Prince do? A. A film director. B. An editor. C. A musician. 16. Why will the movie be adapted for a musical according to the producers? A. To celebrate the movie’s success. B. To honor Prince and his achievements. C. To attract people’s attention to original songs. 17. How does the man feel about the new musical? A. It’s promising. B. It’s puzzling. C. It’s old-fashioned. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How long did Roland Palmaerts paint continuously? A. 60 hours. B. 100 hours. C. 106 hours. 19. What did Chancellor Ahaghotu paint at the 60th hour? A. A plant. B. An animal. C. A machine. 20. What is a challenger not allowed to do during the longest painting marathon? A. Sleep for a while. B. Use the bathroom. C. Create an abstract painting. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The World’s 4 Best Long-distance Hikes Several new long-distance, multi-day hikes have been launched that promise visitors unique access to previously inaccessible areas, where natural landscapes and local cultures are found. Juliana Trail Slovenia introduced the Juliana Trail in an attempt to get visitors to stay there longer and visit more. The 270km route begins at the adventure center of Kranjska Gora, near the Italian border, before circling around the Julian Alps past turquoise rivers and glacier-carved lakes. The trail is divided into 16 stages, so you can choose a shorter adventure or tackle the entire trail. Red Sea Mountain Trail Mainland Egypt’s first long-distance hiking path, the Red Sea Mountain Trail links a series of ancient trade routes into a single 170km circuit that takes an average of 10 days to complete. Hikes brave enough to set off into this remote wilderness will skirt vast plain, dip into deep gorges and summit barren peaks to visit ruined Roman towns and prehistoric rock art. Paparoa Track The 55km Paparoa Track in New Zealand snakes into the rainforests of the South Island near the famous Pancake Rocks. The freshly carved trail typically takes three days on foot, or two days on a mountain bike. Along the way, you pass river gorges and hilltop lookouts with expansive views over the turquoise Tasman Sea. Liechtenstein Trail Liechtenstein celebrated its 300th birthday in 2019 by crafting a 75km walking path where citizens and visitors alike could explore three centuries of local history. The Liechtenstein Trail twists over peaks and pastures on a route that takes in 147 sites. The zigzagging north-south route takes about three days to complete. 1. Why did Slovenia launch the Juliana Trail? A. To show the beauty of the Italian border. B. To attract tourists to visit Slovenia more. C. To protect the environment of the Julian Alps. D. To promote the development of local economy. 2. Which is the shortest trail? A. Juliana Trail. B. Paparoa Track. C. Liechtenstein Trail. D. Red Sea Mountain Trail. 3. What is special about Liechtenstein Trail? A. It offers a window into local history. B. Visitors have access to prehistoric rock art. C. Hikers can ride a mountain bike on the trail. D. It takes visitors through fascinating valleys. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是应用文，介绍了世界上四条最佳的长途徒步旅行路线，每条路线都详细描述了其特点、长度、所需时间以及沿途的风景和文化亮点。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Juliana Trail下的“Slovenia introduced the Juliana Trail in an attempt to get visitors to stay there longer and visit more.(Slovenia推出了Juliana Trail，试图让游客在那里停留更长时间，参观更多)”可知，Slovenia推出了Juliana Trail是为了吸引更多的游客来Slovenia旅游。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Juliana Trail下的“The 270km route begins at the adventure center of Kranjska Gora, near the Italian border, before circling around the Julian Alps past turquoise rivers and glacier-carved lakes.(这条270公里的路线从靠近意大利边境的克拉尼斯卡戈拉探险中心开始，然后绕过朱利安阿尔卑斯山，经过绿松石般的河流和冰川雕刻的湖泊)”，Red Sea Mountain Trail下的“Mainland Egypt’s first long-distance hiking path, the Red Sea Mountain Trail links a series of ancient trade routes into a single 170km circuit that takes an average of 10 days to complete.(红海山道是埃及大陆第一条长途徒步旅行路线，它将一系列古代贸易路线连接成一条170公里的线路，平均需要10天才能走完)”，Paparoa Track下的“The 55km Paparoa Track in New Zealand snakes into the rainforests of the South Island near the famous Pancake Rocks.(新西兰55公里长的帕帕罗阿赛道蜿蜒进入南岛的热带雨林，靠近著名的煎饼岩)”以及Liechtenstein Trail下的“Liechtenstein celebrated its 300th birthday in 2019 by crafting a 75km walking path where citizens and visitors alike could explore three centuries of local history.(2019年，列支敦士登为庆祝建国300周年，打造了一条75公里长的步行道，市民和游客都可以在这里探索当地三个世纪的历史)”可知，最短的步道是Paparoa Track，为55公里。故选B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据Liechtenstein Trail下的“Liechtenstein celebrated its 300th birthday in 2019 by crafting a 75km walking path where citizens and visitors alike could explore three centuries of local history.(2019年，列支敦士登为庆祝建国300周年，打造了一条75公里长的步行道，市民和游客都可以在这里探索当地三个世纪的历史)”可知，Liechtenstein Trail的特别之处是提供了一个了解当地历史的窗口。故选A项。 B Born in 1958 in Nanning, Guangxi, Dr. Huang Danian became interested in geophysics early. His parents, teaching at a local geological institution, passed the passion down to him. In 1978, Huang was admitted to Changchun Institute of Geology and later taught there. He once wrote that rejuvenating (使恢复活力) the Chinese nation was their generation’s responsibility. In 1992, he went to Britain for further studies. There, he obtained his doctorate in geophysics and joined a local firm. During his time in the UK, Huang’s heart remained devoted to the motherland, frequently flying back to China to attend academic meetings or seminars related to his field. In 2008, he returned to China with great resolution. For him, no matter how successful he was abroad, the biggest satisfaction would be improving his home country. Upon his return to China, he was entrusted to work at Jilin University as a professor and chief scientist in a branch of China’s biggest deep earth exploration program. Over 400 scientists participated in the program, which aimed to fix high-tech cameras on aircraft, ships, and satellites that would enable scientists to see through the earth’s crust (地壳) without digging into it. For seven years, Huang worked racing against time. Many of his co-workers called him a workaholic while he thought he was more like a “lunatic (疯狂的人)”. “China is in urgent need of ‘lunatics’ if it is to become a stronger country. It would be an honor if I could be one of them,” he added. The lunatic’s madness paid off. He and his team helped China greatly narrow its gap with developed countries in obtaining precise data on deep earth exploration. They created a number of China’s No.1s, filling many technical gaps for China’s sky survey, ground detection, and sea exploration. During his whole life, he sought no fame, and always kept the motherland in mind. As a scientist, he fulfilled his dream of rejuvenating the nation with exceptional achievements. 4. Why did Dr. Huang decide to return and work in China? A. To work at Jilin University. B. To attend academic meetings. C. To devote himself to researching. D. To serve his motherland whole-heartedly. 5. What did the deep-earth exploration program focus on? A. Discovering new mineral resources. B. Competing with developed countries. C. Equipping various platforms with cameras. D. Helping scientists explore beneath the earth’s crust. 6. What did Huang and his team achieve? A. They won many international awards. B. They got accurate data on deep ocean. C. They attained many firsts in relevant fields. D. They helped China overtake developed countries. 7. Which of the following can best describe Dr. Huang? A. Committed and patriotic. B. Enterprising and crazy. C. Sensitive and rigid. D. Single-minded and unreliable. 【答案】4. D 5. D 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了黄大年教授的生平事迹，特别是他在地球深部探测领域的贡献以及他对祖国科技发展的执着追求。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“He once wrote that rejuvenating (使恢复活力) the Chinese nation was their generation’s responsibility.(他曾写道，复兴中华民族是他们这一代人的责任)”以及第二段“In 2008, he returned to China with great resolution. For him, no matter how successful he was abroad, the biggest satisfaction would be improving his home country.(2008年，他毅然决然地回到了中国。对他来说，无论他在国外有多成功，最大的满足感将是改善他的祖国)”可知，黄博士为了全心全意为祖国服务决定回国工作。故选D项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Upon his return to China, he was entrusted to work at Jilin University as a professor and chief scientist in a branch of China’s biggest deep earth exploration program. Over 400 scientists participated in the program, which aimed to fix high-tech cameras on aircraft, ships, and satellites that would enable scientists to see through the earth’s crust (地壳) without digging into it.(回国后，他受命在吉林大学担任教授和首席科学家，参与中国最大的深地探测项目。超过400名科学家参与了这个项目，其目的是在飞机、船只和卫星上安装高科技摄像机，使科学家能够在不深入地壳的情况下看到地壳)”可知，深地探测计划的重点是帮助科学家探索地壳下的世界。故选D项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The lunatic’s madness paid off. He and his team helped China greatly narrow its gap with developed countries in obtaining precise data on deep earth exploration. They created a number of China’s No.1s, filling many technical gaps for China’s sky survey, ground detection, and sea exploration.(这个疯子的疯狂得到了回报。他和他的团队帮助中国大大缩小了与发达国家在获得地球深部探测精确数据方面的差距。他们创造了许多中国的no.1，填补了中国天空测量，地面探测和海洋探测的许多技术空白)”可知，黄和他的团队，他们在相关领域取得了许多第一。故选C项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“He once wrote that rejuvenating (使恢复活力) the Chinese nation was their generation’s responsibility.(他曾写道，复兴中华民族是他们这一代人的责任)”以及第二段“In 2008, he returned to China with great resolution. For him, no matter how successful he was abroad, the biggest satisfaction would be improving his home country.(2008年，他毅然决然地回到了中国。对他来说，无论他在国外有多成功，最大的满足感将是改善他的祖国)”和最后一段“During his whole life, he sought no fame, and always kept the motherland in mind. As a scientist, he fulfilled his dream of rejuvenating the nation with exceptional achievements.(他一生不求名利，一心想着祖国。作为一名科学家，他以卓越的成就实现了民族复兴的梦想)”可知，黄大年博士是忠诚和爱国的。故选A项。 C Cyber-attacks may sound like something that happens only in Hollywood movies. You picture a team of talented hackers gathered around computer monitors trying to break into a secure bank or some important severs. In reality, cyber-attacks are much less exciting but no less dangerous. Cyber-attacks can happen to anybody. It doesn’t matter who you are; cyber criminals can target you. While many often think hacking victims were clueless abut digital security best practices, this isn’t always the case. True, there are plenty of apparent scams (骗局) that can be easily identified, but there are many attacks that can fool even the skillful computer-users. Criminals create fake websites and email addresses. You may think you are clicking a link to Dropbox, only to download malware (恶意软件) onto your computer, and may never know when you have visited the wrong site and downloaded an infected file. So, it’s up to you to be vigilant and protect yourself. So you need to learn to recognize the signs of cyber-attacks. First, recognize suspicious activity on your accounts or devices. While some things may be obvious, such as account password changes, others aren’t so easy to spot. And then, you might receive a file from a trusted sender whose mail has been leaked. Sometimes, the data are even real, but the hacker may have inserted a few lines of code that can also infect your computer. You should take the time to check your “Task Manager” to get a sense of what programs are running. Check anything suspicious that’s running in the background. That’s often the sign of malware. Other things to watch out for include: random device or internet slowdown; the software you don’t recognize; inability to access your account or unscheduled shutdowns and restarts. As with everything, prevention is the best medicine. So, instead of waiting for cyber-attacks to hit you, recognize the signs to protect yourself. 8. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs? A. Cyber-attacks are not really dangerous. B. Anyone can be subject to cyber-attacks. C. People don’t realize the risk of cyber-attacks. D. Cyber-attacks in Hollywood movies are exciting. 9. What does the underlined word “vigilant” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Dismissive. B. Upset. C. Cautious. D. Concerned. 10. How do you find you might be attacked by cyber criminals? A. A trusted friend sent you a file. B. Your internet slows down strangely. C. You can access your account with ease. D. Your account password functions normally. 11. What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To clarify the definition of cyber-attacks. B. To analyze different types of cyber-attacks. C. To introduce how to identify cyber-attacks. D. To entertain readers with cyber-attacks in movies. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文，主要讲述了网络攻击的现实情况、可能遭遇的风险，并提供了一些识别和预防网络攻击的建议。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Cyber-attacks can happen to anybody.(网络攻击可能发生在任何人身上)”可知，任何人都可能受到网络攻击。故选B项。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据前文“You may think you are clicking a link to Dropbox, only to download malware (恶意软件) onto your computer, and may never know when you have visited the wrong site and downloaded an infected file.(你可能以为你点击了Dropbox的链接，把恶意软件下载到了你的电脑上，而且可能永远不会知道你什么时候访问了错误的网站，下载了一个受感染的文件)”以及后文“protect yourself(保护好自己)”可知，你可能在不经意间就会上当，所以应该保持谨慎，保护自己，推知vigilant是“谨慎”之意，和C项“Cautiouss谨慎的”意思相近。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Other things to watch out for include: random device or internet slowdown; the software you don’t recognize; inability to access your account or unscheduled shutdowns and restarts.(其他需要注意的事情包括：随机设备或网络减速；你不认识的软件；无法访问您的帐户或计划外关机和重新启动)”可知，你的网络速度变慢了可能是因为受到网络罪犯的攻击。故选B项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“As with everything, prevention is the best medicine. So, instead of waiting for cyber-attacks to hit you, recognize the signs to protect yourself.(正如任何事情一样，预防是最好的药物。所以，与其坐等网络攻击来袭，不如识别这些迹象来保护自己)”以及通读前文可知，本文主要介绍如何识别网络攻击，所以作者写作本文的目的是介绍如何识别网络攻击。故选C项。 D China is currently constructing the world’s first commercial underwater data center, which marks a groundbreaking initiative. This project aims to revolutionize the industry by controlling the power of the ocean depths, resulting in significant energy and land savings. With the potential to match the computational abilities of approximately 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is ready to be a game-changer. The data center modules of China’s underwater facility are being installed on the seafloor at depths of around 35 meters. Designed to withstand harsh underwater conditions, these modules are expected to operate sustainably for up to 25 years. Each waterproof storage module weighs an impressive 1,300 tons and can process over 4 million high-definition images every 30 seconds. One of the most significant advantages of the underwater data center is the ability to use the natural cooling qualities of seawater. By adopting this innovative approach, the data center is estimated to save a remarkable 122 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This achievement in energy efficiency emphasizes China’s commitment to sustainability and educing environmental impact. With the initial arrangement of one storage module in April, 2023 and the recent addition of a second module, the project is well underway. The grand plan aims to have a total of 100 modules fully operational by 2025, marking a significant milestone in sustainable data center development. By choosing an underwater data center, China is actively addressing the challenges of land conservation. Traditional data centers often occupy vast amounts of land. In contrast, this underwater marvel takes up minimal dry space, preserving land for other essential purposes. Additionally, the use of natural sate cooling reduces the stress on traditional energy sources, leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. This environmentally conscious approach corresponds with global sustainability goals ad sets an example for the industry to follow. 12. Why is China building the underwater data center? A. To reshape the data center industry. B. To make full use of energy and land. C. To control the power of the ocean depths. D. To improve computers’ computational ability. 13. What can be learnt about the underwater data center’s modules? A. They are light and easy to reposition. B. They will be replaced every few years. C. They occupy vast amounts of land and ocean. D. They can sustain operation for long periods. 14. What is one impact of using an underwater data center? A. Preventing ocean pollution. B. Worsening the environment. C. Conserving land for other uses. D. Increasing energy consumption. 15. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. National Seawater Cooling System B. China’s Initiative to Conserve Land C. Land-Based Energy-Efficient Data Centers D. China’s Commercial Underwater Data Center 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是新闻报道。报道了关于中国正在建设的全球首个商用水下数据中心的信息，强调了该项目的创新性、目标、技术优势、环境效益以及进展情况。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“China is currently constructing the world’s first commercial underwater data center, which marks a groundbreaking initiative. This project aims to revolutionize the industry by controlling the power of the ocean depths, resulting in significant energy and land savings.(中国目前正在建设世界上第一个商业水下数据中心，这是一个开创性的举措。该项目旨在通过控制海洋深处的能量来彻底改变这个行业，从而节省大量的能源和土地)”可知，中国建设水下数据中心是为了重塑数据中心产业。故选A项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The data center modules of China’s underwater facility are being installed on the seafloor at depths of around 35 meters. Designed to withstand harsh underwater conditions, these modules are expected to operate sustainably for up to 25 years.(中国水下设施的数据中心模块正在大约35米深的海底安装。这些模块旨在承受恶劣的水下条件，预计可持续运行长达25年)”可知，水下数据中心可以长时间维持运行。故选D项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“By choosing an underwater data center, China is actively addressing the challenges of land conservation. Traditional data centers often occupy vast amounts of land. In contrast, this underwater marvel takes up minimal dry space, preserving land for other essential purposes.(通过选择水下数据中心，中国正在积极应对土地保护的挑战。传统的数据中心通常占用大量的土地。相比之下，这个水下奇迹只占用了最小的干燥空间，为其他重要用途保留了土地)”可知，使用水下数据中心的一个影响是节约土地作其他用途。故选C项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“China is currently constructing the world’s first commercial underwater data center, which marks a groundbreaking initiative. This project aims to revolutionize the industry by controlling the power of the ocean depths, resulting in significant energy and land savings. With the potential to match the computational abilities of approximately 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is ready to be a game-changer.(中国目前正在建设世界上第一个商业水下数据中心，这是一个开创性的举措。该项目旨在通过控制海洋深处的能量来彻底改变这个行业，从而节省大量的能源和土地。这个水下数据中心的计算能力有可能与大约600万台传统个人电脑相媲美，它将成为游戏规则的改变者)”以及纵观全文可知，主要介绍了中国正在建设的全球首个商用水下数据中心的信息，所以D项“China’s Commercial Underwater Data Center(中国商业水下数据中心)”是本文最好的标题。故选D项。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The power of positive thinking Is your glass of milk half-full or half-empty? ____16____ Do they focus on the positives (a half-full glass) or the negatives (a half-empty one)? Thinking positively, with a belief that most things will turn out well, is called optimism — and it’s known to boost your well-being. The good news is that everybody can learn to think more positively. ____17____ Research shows that people who are optimistic and think positively tend to experience less stress and cope well when faced with life’s challenges. People who are more pessimistic (expect that the worst will happen) may find it hard to believe that these challenges will pass. Worrying is like a fire alarm. Everybody can worry from time to time. Worrying can help to keep you safe — if you were never worried and were overly positive about how things would turn out, you wouldn’t recognize risks. “____18____ It’s like a fire alarm,” says child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas. “The trouble is that sometimes it goes off when there isn’t a huge danger to face.” When this happens, you can feel anxious and hopeless about what lies ahead. Learn to think positively. Optimism is shaped by your genes which carry characteristics inherited from your parents and by what happens to you. ____19____ Research has shown that it can help to draw or write an outcome that’s positive-for example, an image of you playing guitar, having passed your next grade. ____20____ A. Your genes will in turn help obtain it. B. This question makes you lost in thought. C. Why is thinking positively good for you? D. Imagining this can motivate you to work to achieve it. E. Worrying is our brain warning us of something threatening. F. However, whatever your starting point is, everyone can learn it. G. This saying is often used to test people’s outlook in a situation. 【答案】16. G 17. C 18. E 19. F 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。主要介绍了积极的思考带来的好处，以及怎么样学会积极的思考。 【16题详解】 根据前文“Is your glass of milk half-full or half-empty?(你的牛奶是半满的还是半空的?)”以及后文“Do they focus on the positives (a half-full glass) or the negatives (a half-empty one)?(他们关注的是积极的一面(半满的杯子)还是消极的一面(半空的杯子)?)”可知，空处应是对前一句的解释，前句是做什么用的，所以G项“This saying is often used to test people’s outlook in a situation.(这句话经常被用来测试人们在某种情况下的看法)”符合文意，其中This saying指代前文那句话。故选G项。 【17题详解】 分析设空，可知是本段的小标题，是对本段的概括，根据下文“Research shows that people who are optimistic and think positively tend to experience less stress and cope well when faced with life’s challenges. People who are more pessimistic (expect that the worst will happen) may find it hard to believe that these challenges will pass.(研究表明，乐观和积极思考的人在面对生活挑战时往往会经历更少的压力，并能很好地应对。更悲观的人(认为最坏的事情会发生)可能很难相信这些挑战会过去)”可知，本段主要讲述了，乐观和积极思考的好处，所以C项“Why is thinking positively good for you?(为什么积极思考对你有好处?)”符合文意。故选C项。 【18题详解】 根据前文“Everybody can worry from time to time. Worrying can help to keep you safe—if you were never worried and were overly positive about how things would turn out, you wouldn’t recognize risks.(每个人都会时不时地担心。担心可以帮助你保持安全——如果你从不担心，对事情的结果过于乐观，你就不会意识到风险)”可知，本段主要讲述了担心的好处，在根据本段小标题“Worrying is like a fire alarm.(忧虑就像火警)”，可知E项“Worrying is our brain warning us of something threatening.(担心是我们的大脑警告我们有危险。)”符合本段主题，其中Worrying为同词复现。故选E项。 【19题详解】 根据前文“Optimism is shaped by your genes, which carry characteristics inherited from your parents, and by what happens to you.(乐观是由你的基因塑造的，它带有从你父母那里遗传来的特征，也由你身上发生的事情决定)”以及后文“Research has shown that it can help to draw or write an outcome that’s positive —for example, an image of you playing guitar, having passed your next grade. (研究表明，画或写一个积极的结果会有所帮助——例如，你弹吉他的画面，已经通过了下一个等级)”可知，F项“However, whatever your starting point is, everyone can learn it.(然而，无论你的出发点是什么，每个人都可以学习它)”和前文构成转折关系，且和后文构成顺承关系。故选F项。 【20题详解】 分析设空，谓语段尾，应是对前文的总结，所以根据前文“Research has shown that it can help to draw or write an outcome that’s positive-for example, an image of you playing guitar, having passed your next grade.(研究表明，画或写一个积极的结果是有帮助的——比如，你弹吉他的画面，通过了下一个等级)”可知，前文讲述想象积极的结果是有帮助的，所以D项“Imagining this can motivate you to work to achieve it.(想象这个可以激励你致力于去实现它)”符合文意，是对前文的总结。故选D项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，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。 I’m pretty good at sticking with things even when they get hard. Bad relationships, unpleasant workplaces, ____21____ sports — I’ve hung on in there for months and even years longer than I should have, convinced the situation would ____22____ if I refused to give up. After all, isn’t every success story covering ____23____? Didn’t Ernest Hemingway shrink from writing during the First World War, and didn’t Oprah get fired from her first TV job? Quitting is a sign that you lack ____24____ and strong will, or at least I was raised to believe. ____25____, if I look back on all the things I eventually quit, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I’ve wasted too much time and energy, anticipating that I could ____26____ everyone if I just kept going. People are more likely to ____27____ something if they’ve invested a lot of money or effort into it, even when it’s clear that they should ____28____ their losses and jump ship. This practice is normal and understandable but it’s also ____29____. If you don’t get energy out of doing something, it can be a(n) ____30____ that this is not for you or that there’s something better you could be doing. Or it could be a sign that you should ____31____ your goals. In fact, dogged perseverance in the face of energy-consuming disappointment can ____32____ depression, and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run. But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they’re happening and make ____33____. The art of quitting isn’t about just letting go whenever there’s a ____34____. It’s about being able to ____35____ when there’s no access to success anymore. 21. A. appealing B. demanding C. conventional D. leisure 22. A. worsen B. occur C. improve D. develop 23. A. depression B. determination C. passion D. inspiration 24. A. patience B. support C. money D. skill 25. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. However 26. A. amaze B. bother C. amuse D. annoy 27. A. benefit from B. back down C. stick to D. pass up 28. A. evaluate B. balance C. analyse D. cut 29. A. irrelevant B. illegal C. unwise D. uncomplicated 30. A. indication B. clue C. occasion D. recognition 31. A. achieve B. adjust C. maintain D. set 32. A. set off B. hold back C. set out D. take up 33. A. researches B. choices C. changes D. resolutions 34. A. shortcut B. barrier C. guarantee D. advance 35. A. abandon B. challenge C. attempt D. continue 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要论证如果人们在某件事上投入了大量的金钱或精力，即使很明显他们应该减少损失，及时停止，但他们还要坚持下去。作者告诉我们要学会调整目标，及时止损。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：糟糕的人际关系，令人不快的工作场所，苛刻的运动——我坚持了几个月甚至几年，比我应该坚持的时间更长，我确信如果我拒绝放弃，情况会有所改善。A. appealing吸引人的；B. demanding要求高的，苛刻的；C. conventional常规的；D. leisure闲暇的 。根据上文的“Bad relationships, unpleasant workplaces”可知，作者描述生活中的消极现象，所以是苛刻的运动。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：糟糕的人际关系，令人不快的工作场所，苛刻的运动——我坚持了几个月甚至几年，比我应该坚持的时间更长，我确信如果我拒绝放弃，情况会有所改善。A. worsen恶化；B. occur发生；C. improve改善；D. develop发展。根据下文的“if I refused to give up”可知，作者认为如果不放弃，情况就会改善。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：毕竟，不是每个成功的故事都充满了挫折吗？A. depression挫折；B. determinations决心；C. passion激情；D. inspirations给与灵感的人或物。根据下文“Didn’t Ernest Hemingway shrink from writing during the First World War, and didn’t Oprah get fired from her first TV job?”可知，成功都充满挫折。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义和短语辨析。句意：放弃是你缺乏耐心和坚强意志的标志，至少我从小就这样认为。A. patience耐心；B. support支持；C. money钱；D. skill技能。根据前文“Quitting is a sign”后文“and strong will”可知，空处应是和坚强意志并列，是放弃的一种标志，所以应是是缺乏耐心。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义和短语辨析。句意：然而，如果我回顾我最终放弃的所有事情，我唯一的遗憾是我没有早点放弃。A. Therefore然而；B. Moreover另外；C. Otherwise否则；D. However然而。结合句意可知，本句与上文是转折关系。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我浪费了太多的时间和精力，以为只要我坚持下去，就能给大家带来惊喜。A. amaze使惊讶；B. bother打扰；C. amuse娱乐；D. annoy使生气。根据下文“if I just kept going”可知，作者最初认为如果一直坚持，就会取得成功，会让每一个人吃惊。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：如果人们在某件事上投入了大量的金钱或精力，他们更有可能坚持下去，即使很明显他们应该减少损失并放弃。A. benefit from受益于；B. back down放弃；C. stick to坚持；D. pass up放弃机会。根据下文“if they’ve invested a lot of money or effort into it”可知，如果人们在某件事上投入了大量的金钱或精力，他们会坚持下去。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果人们在某件事上投入了大量的金钱或精力，他们更有可能坚持下去，即使很明显他们应该减少损失并放弃。A. evaluate评估；B. balance平衡；C. analyse分析；D. cut削减。根据后文“their losses and jump ship”可知，人们应该减少损失，及时止损。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这种做法是正常的，可以理解的，但也是不明智的。A. irrelevant不相关的；B. illegal违法的；C. unwise不明智的；D. uncomplicated不复杂的。根据前文“People are more likely to 　　　　7　　　　 something if they’ve invested a lot of money or effort into it, even when it’s clear that they should 　　　　8　　　　 their losses and jump ship.”可知，应该放弃及时止损的时候，很多人不愿意放弃，这是可以理解的，但也是不明智的。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果你没有从做某事中获得能量，这可能表明这件事不适合你，或者你可以做更好的事情。A. indication暗示；B. clue线索；C. occasion场合；D. recognition承认。根据下文的“Or it could be a sign that”可知，这是一个暗示。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：或者这可能是你应该调整目标的信号。A. achieve实现；B. adjust调整；C. maintain保持；D. set设置。根据前文“this is not for you or that there’s something better you could be doing”可知，这件事不适合你，说明需要调整目标。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：其实，顽强的毅力在面对消耗能量的失望时，会引发抑郁，长此以往，会使你患上疾病。A. set off引发；B. hold back阻止；C. set out开始；D. take up开始从事。根据下文“depression, and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run.”可知，这种坚持会引起抑郁，并导致疾病。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但好消息是，人们可以学会更好地关注这些正在发生的时刻，并做出改变。A. researches研究；B. choices选择；C. changes变化；D. resolutions决心。根据上文的“Or it could be a sign that you should 　　　　11　　　　 your goals.”可知，人们可以做出改变。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：放弃的艺术并不是只要遇到障碍就放手。A. shortcut捷径；B. barrier障碍；C. guarantee保证；D. advance进步。根据前文“The art of quitting isn’t about just letting go whenever there’s a”结合选项可知，此处表达“放弃的艺术并不是只要遇到障碍就放手”之意。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它是关于在没有成功之路的时候能够放弃。A. abandon放弃；B. challenge挑战；C. attempt尝试；D. continue继续。根据后文“when there’s no access to success anymore”可知，在没有成功之路的时候，人们应该放弃。故选A项。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 May 19, Dalian, China — The ISF Football World Cup 2024 kicked ____36____ in Dalian, Liaoning province, on Saturday. It is the first time the reputable international high school soccer event ____37____ (hold) in China. The tournament, ____38____ (comprise) of 55 teams from 33 countries and regions, more than 1,300 high school student-athletes, promises to be a celebration of soccer and youth. Organized by the International School Sport Federation, the ISF Football World Cup is generally recognized as an ____39____ (ambition) global high school soccer competition. Laurent Petrynka, the president of ISF, emphasizes that ____40____ sports competition is at the core of their mission, the event still calls on young football enthusiasts worldwide to join hands and move forward, ____41____ (reflect) the spirit of youth, unity, and friendship. In Dalian, Liaoning province, apart from the intense matches, the ____42____ (participate) have engaged in various activities aiming to promote mutual understanding ____43____ cultural exchange. Dalian, ____44____ port city on the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, is a city famous for its rich soccer tradition and deep-rooted soccer culture. Possessing a strong sporting tradition, Dalian _____45_____ (enhance) a dynamic soccer culture with a solid foundation on school campuses and promotes the high-quality development of youth soccer in Liaoning. 【答案】36. off 37. has been held 38. comprised 39. ambitious 40. while##though##although 41. reflecting 42. participants 43. and 44. a 45. enhances 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了2024年ISF足球世界杯在中国辽宁省大连市拉开帷幕的盛况。 【36题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：2024年ISF足球世界杯周六在辽宁省大连市拉开帷幕。kick off是固定短语，意为“开始，拉开帷幕”。故填off。 【37题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：这是这项久负盛名的国际高中足球赛事首次在中国举办。It+is/was+the first/second/...+that+sb. has/had done sth.为固定句型，表示“这是某某第几次做某事”，该句型主句中be动词是is时，从句中谓语动词用has/have done，be动词是was时，从句中谓语动词用had done；本句中是“It is the first time...”，所以从句中应使用has/have done；又因动词hold(举办)与主语the reputable international high school soccer event之间是被动关系，且主语是单数名词，所以谓语用现在完成时的被动式has been held。故填has been held。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这项赛事由来自33个国家和地区的55支球队组成，共有1300多名高中学生运动员参赛，有望成为足球和青春的盛宴。“(comprise) of 55 teams from 33 countries and regions, more than 1,300 high school student-athletes”作后置定语，comprise(构成，组成)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语The tournament之间是被动关系，用过去分词表被动；be comprised of“由……组成”。故填comprised。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：由国际学校体育联合会组织的ISF足球世界杯通常被认为是一项雄心勃勃的全球高中足球比赛。提示词作定语，修饰名词competition，用形容词ambitious，意为“有雄心的，野心勃勃的”。故填ambitious。 【40题详解】 考查连词。句意：ISF主席Laurent Petrynka强调，尽管体育竞赛是他们的核心使命，但这项赛事仍然呼吁世界各地的年轻足球爱好者携手并进，体现青春、团结和友谊的精神。根据句意，“sports competition is at the core of their mission”和“the event still calls on young football enthusiasts worldwide to join hands and move forward...”两个句子之间为转折关系，应用从属连词while/though/although连接，引导让步状语从句，意为“尽管，虽然”。故填while/though/although。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：ISF主席Laurent Petrynka强调，尽管体育竞赛是他们的核心使命，但这项赛事仍然呼吁世界各地的年轻足球爱好者携手并进，体现青春、团结和友谊的精神。“(reflect) the spirit of youth, unity, and friendship”作伴随状语，reflect(体现)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语 the event之间是主动关系，应用现在分词表主动。故填reflecting。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：在辽宁省大连市，除了激烈的比赛外，参赛者们还参加了各种活动，旨在促进文化交流和理解。提示词作主语，根据句意，用名词participate，意为“参赛者”，结合谓语中助动词have可知，主语是复数名词。故填participants。 【43题详解】 考查连词。句意：在辽宁省大连市，除了激烈的比赛外，参赛者们还参加了各种活动，旨在促进文化交流和理解。“mutual understanding”和“cultural exchange”是并列关系，作宾语，用连词and连接。故填and。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：大连是辽东半岛南端的一座港口城市，以其丰富的足球传统和深厚的足球文化而闻名。可数名词port city在句中表示“一座港口城市”，泛指，用不定冠词修饰，又因port发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【45题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：大连拥有深厚的体育传统，增强了学校校园坚实的足球文化基础，促进了辽宁青少年足球的高质量发展。enhance(增强)是句中谓语动词，与主语Dalian之间是主动关系，结合并列谓语promotes可知，描述客观事实应使用一般现在时态，又因主语是专有名词，所以谓语动词应使用单数形式。综上，谓语应用一般现在时的主动语态，单数形式。故填enhances。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 在数字化阅读已经很发达的今天，关于“选择纸质书还是电子书”的讨论一直存在；假如你是李华，你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请就此话题写一篇发言稿，内容包括： 1. 你的观点; 2. 你的理由。 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。 E-books or Printed books ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Possible version one: E-books or Printed books Nowadays, e-books have been gaining ever-increasing popularity with its portability and easy accessibility. However, I still have an undeniably strong preference for reading printed books. Firstly, reading physical books facilitates comprehension. Without distractions popping up, readers are more likely to be absorbed in the reading, which lays the foundation for a sound grasp of knowledge. Additionally, it is really an engaging experience to leaf through the pages and even highlight your favorite lines. To sum up, under no circumstances will physical books be replaced by e-books. Why not pick a book and immerse yourself in the awesome experience! Possible version two: E-books or Printed books The debate about printed books or e-books has been an age-old one. As for me, I stand up for the latter. On top of edges like portability, easy updates and customized services, two other advantages shine through. First and foremost, e-books totally eliminate the paper publishing and shipping processes, which means more trees saved from being chopped down and less emissions released into air. Thus, e-books are better for the environment on the whole. Furthermore, e-books provide readers with multimedia elements, such as audio or video options, especially friendly to users with learning disability or visual impairment. In conclusion, e-books offer numerous advantages over printed versions, making them an ideal alternative for readers. 【解析】 【导语】本篇是应用文写作。你校将举办英语演讲比赛，要求考生以“选择纸质书还是电子书”为话题写一篇发言稿。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 首先：first and foremost→to begin with 砍倒：chop down→cut down 因此：thus→therefore 总之：in conclusion→in a word 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Furthermore, e-books provide readers with multimedia elements, such as audio or video options, especially friendly to users with learning disability or visual impairment. 拓展句：Furthermore, e-books provide readers with multimedia elements, such as audio or video options, which are especially friendly to users with learning disabilities or visual impairments, enhancing their reading experience significantly. 【点睛】[高分句型1]First and foremost, e-books totally eliminate the paper publishing and shipping processes, which means more trees saved from being chopped down and less emissions released into air.(which引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2]In conclusion, e-books offer numerous advantages over printed versions, making them an ideal alternative for readers.(现在分词作结果状语) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Jessica and the Necklace Jessica and her little sister Anna slipped into their Mum’s room. “I’m just going to try on me jewelry,” said Jessica. She took a necklace and tried to put it on her neck. “Oh, no,” said Anna. “Mum doesn’t like us playing with her stuff.” “OK, you are the lookout,” instructed Jessica. “Stand by the door and let me know if Mum comes up the stairs.” Before Anna reached the door, Rocky, the family’s dog, charged into the room and almost knocked Jessica down. The necklace went flying. It had barely hit the floor when Rocky bit it and raced off. “Rocky! Rocky!” yelled Jessica. “Anna, help me get the necklace back.” The girls chased Rocky. “Stop!” they yelled. Rocky dashed down the stairs and into the living room. He stopped just long enough for the girls to get close, and then took off again. “Stop!” yelled Jessica. “Anna, you go the other way. We’ll comer him in the dining room.” Jessica met Anna in the dining room. Sure enough, Rocky was there waiting for them. He was down low on his front legs with his tail in the air, ready to play. “Grab him!” screamed Jessica. Jut as Anna was about to grab him, Rocky took off again. “Stop, you are a troublemaker!” yelled Jessica as she raced after him. The girls got close again, but Rocky zoomed down the basement (地下室) stairs. The girls raced after him. “I don’t see him.” said Anna. Jessica scratched her head, “He’s got to be down here.” Just then, Mum called to the girls. “Jessica, what’s all the noise? What’s wrong? I heard you from the yard.” “Uh, oh,” whispered Jessica. “Uh… nothing is wrong,” she shouted back. Anna dashed upstairs. Jessica heard her telling Mum everything. “That is a blabber mouth (多嘴的人).” Jessica muttered under her breath. 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。 “Jessica!” said Mum. “Up here right now.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jessica went into the basement with the snacks, Mum and Anna following. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 “Jessica!” said Mum. “Up here right now.” Hurrying upstairs, Jessica could feel her blood rushing to her face. While she was struggling to find an excuse, Mum’s voice broke in. “Where is he now?” asked Mum, with arms crossed. Not daring to look into Mum’s eyes, Jessica just pointed to the basement as a reply. The three remained silent, wondering how to get the necklace back. Suddenly, an idea flashed across Jessica’s mind. She went straight to the kitchen counter and took some snacks. “I know what to do. Just come with me.” she smiled. Jessica went into the basement with the snacks, Mum and Anna following. “Rocky,” called Jessica, “I’ve got a treat for you.” In no time, Rocky appeared at Jessica’s feet, with his tail swinging up and down. Just at that moment, Jessica grabbed his collar and pulled the necklace from his mouth. Handing the necklace to Mum, Jessica apologized, “Sorry, Mum. I shouldn’t have touched your stuff. I’m the troublemaker.” Jessica hung her head, overwhelmed with guilt, while Rocky was pushing Mom softly to pet him. “As long as you admit your fault,” said Mum gently, patting her girls and the little “troublemaker”. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了杰西卡是一个好奇心旺盛的小孩，在某一天，她试图试戴妈妈的项链，不料家庭宠物狗Rocky介入，引发了一场在屋内各处的追逐游戏。杰西卡的想象力与行动力丰富，她与妹妹安娜试图夺回项链，但Rocky不断逃避，使得这场冒险充满曲折。最终，因为妈妈的呼唤，事情败露，安娜向妈妈坦白了一切，而杰西卡对此感到不满。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容““杰西卡!”妈妈说。“现在就上来。””可知，第一段可描写杰西卡母女三人想办法从Rocky哪里拿回项链，最后杰西卡想到了办法。 ②由第二段首句内容“杰西卡拿着零食走进地下室，妈妈和安娜跟在后面。”知，第二段可描写杰西卡成功拿回项链，并向妈妈道歉。 2. 续写线索：妈妈呼唤——质问——一起想办法——想到办法——拿回项链——道歉——原谅。 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①找到：find/discover ②保持：remain/keep ③想到主意：flash across one’s mind/come into one’s mind 情绪类 ①内疚：guilt/compunction ②温柔地：gently/softly 【点睛】[高分句型1]While she was struggling to find an excuse, Mum’s voice broke in.(while引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型2]In no time, Rocky appeared at Jessica’s feet, with his tail swinging up and down.(with引导的复合结构) 听力1～5 CAACA 6～10 BABCC 11～15ACABC 16～20 BAACC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $