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null 黄梅县育才高级中学高三9月月考 英语 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man probably do? A. Visit Bill. B. Play tennis. C. Go swimming. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time is Alex supposed to arrive? A. At 8:00. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:15. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where will the speakers probably spend their vacation? A. In China. B. In Italy. C. In Korea. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Which color MP4 player does the man want? A. Green. B. Brown. C. Blue. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man doing? A. Making an apology. B. Making an invitation. C. Offering help. 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。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where are the speakers? A. At the counter. B. On the plane. C. At the airport. 7. When will the plane get to Paris possibly? A. 10:00. B. 11:40. C. 10:40. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the woman going to do? A. Paint the room herself. B. Move to the Mission Inn Hotel. C. Ask her son to stay in another hotel. 9. What’s the relationship between the two speakers? A House owner and renter. B. Mother and son. C. Receptionist and customer. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What are the speakers talking about? A. The jewelry. B. A robbery. C. A fact. 11. Which of the following is marked? A. The computer. B. The jewelry. C. The fridge. 12. What do we know about the woman’s husband? A. He has found some traces. B. He is on the way back from Canada. C. He has no idea what has happened. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13 What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Neighbors. C. Friends. 14. When did the man begin to work? A. In 2008. B. In 2014. C. In 2016. 15. What do we know about the woman? A. She is busy. B. She lived here for 10 years. C. She moved here due to her job. 16. What does the man think of the woman? A. She is busy. B. She is dishonest. C. She appears younger. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Which season is called “the holiday season”? A. Spring. B. Winter. C. Summer. 18. When is Christmas on the Eastern Christian calendar? A. January 7. B. January 1. C. December 25. 19. How do people celebrate Christmas? A. By eating at fast food restaurants. B. By uniting with their families. C. By singing songs at home. 20. Where do people place Christmas trees? A. On the Street. B. In the church. C. On public squares 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 Best Books for College Admissions College admissions are usually a complex process, with weighted GPAs, AP scores, volunteer requirements, and extracurricular activities. These 4 books are the best guides we can offer to help you think through this complex and expensive process with your teens. Who Gets In and Why by Jeff Selingo Bestselling author and education journalist, Jeff Selingo, spent months in the college admissions departments of three different universities. He gained a true insider’s view of what really goes on when decisions are made about which students to admit, and which ones to deny. This insightful book offers families guidance on helping their teens discover the fit college on every level, including financial must-reads! College Essay Essentials by Ethan Sawyer The college application essay is the most difficult part of the application process for many students. Ethan Sawyer is here to help with his comprehensive guide to writing the college essay. Filled with tips, exercises and essays from students who gained admission to their top choice schools, this book will take the sting out of the essay-writing process for your teen and you! The Truth about College Admission by Rick Clark and Brennan Barnard Rick Clark has written this excellent guide, offering families a chance to learn how admissions officers think about the college application process. Written with co-author Brennan Barnard, Director of College Counseling at The Derryfield School, this is the admissions guidebook for families that will take them through the entire college admissions process. The College Conversation by Eric J. Furda and Jacques Steinberg Eric J. Furda, Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, and bestselling author Jacques Steinberg, provide guidance for parents about the crucial conversations they need to have with their college-bound teens. 21. What do Who Gets In and Why and The Truth about College Admission have in common? A. They are both best sellers of the year. B. They are both the result of two authors. C. They center on the admissions matter. D. They share admissions officers’ opinions. 22. Which book might you turn to when you have difficulty with the application letter? A. Who Gets In and Why. B. College Essay Essentials. C. The Truth about College Admission. D. The College Conversation. 23. Who is the text mostly intended for? A. High school students. B. Educational experts. C. College admissions officers. D. Parents of pre-college students. B A month ago, when we were brainstorming ideas for my column, my editor approached me with a challenge: spend $10 at the local second-hand store Goodwill and turn my finds into new treasures. I hesitated. I was doubtful about my ability to turn trash (废物) into treasure. But the New Year seemed like a good time to push the limits of my creativity, so I made up my mind to give it a shot. I took my $10 and went to the Goodwill. I spent over an hour digging through shelves, looking for something I could safely upcycle. I was not especially handy, so I didn’t want to use anything with breakable bits. I also didn’t want to damage an old hardcover book for the purpose of decoration. Therefore, I took a step back and decided to choose a project before I picked my items. I thought back to an article I once wrote on container gardening and decided that I could make a pretty planter out of almost anything. With my new goal in mind, I chose a basket and a bag of stones I could use for drainage (排水) for plants. It felt cheap to just fill the containers with soil, but my limited skills left me with few tools at home. Plus, I needed plants. So I picked up paint and plants from the market. Then I sprayed (喷) the basket. I never seemed to be able to add enough color to the basket. I figured it might look better when it dried. Next morning, although I followed a number of online recommendations, I found my workspace was a mess after watering my precious plants in their new home. The process of turning trash into treasure was stressful, but the finished products have found a place in my home. Unconsciously, I have fallen in love with it and hopefully, I will gain some of the skills that will take my game to the next level next year. 24. Why did the author regard the editor’s suggestion as a challenge? A. For lack of enough time. B. For being short of creative ideas. C. For the complexity of the task. D. For being inexperienced in recycling. 25. Which word best describes the author’s character according to paragraph 2? A. Conservative. B. Flexible. C. Sensitive. D. Modest. 26. What inspired the author to grow plants? A. A planting project. B. An article about gardening. C. The editor’s words. D. The items found in the Goodwill. 27 What does the author’s upcycling lead to finally? A. A messy workspace. B. A new career path. C. Valued parts of home. D. Better painting skills. C A research team led by Prof. Gan Jianping, from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in China, carried out field observations and conducted numerical simulations (数值模拟) in the South China Sea (SCS) recently and disclosed never-before-seen characteristics of the ocean movement in the SCS. The complex ocean circulation system controls the energy change and water mass transport in the SCS, and affects the biogeochemical processes, the carbon budget, ocean ecosystems, regional climate change, and the sustainable economic and social development in surrounding countries and regions, which account for about 22% of the world’s population. Studies on the SCS circulation and dynamics are regarded as the foundation of understanding the SCS. In the past few decades, there has been growing global attention to ocean circulation research on the SCS. However, scientific understanding of the three-dimensional water movement in this region is still very limited and sometimes even wrong. This is caused by the lack of acts of careful watching, no reliable numerical model, and limited knowledge of the complex physical processes in the SCS circulation. Until recently, a research team led by Prof. Gan confirmed that the SCS circulation has a three-layer (层) structure, where sea water circles anticlockwise, clockwise and clockwise in the upper, middle and bottom layers, respectively. The study also found that the three-layer circulation is composed of the dynamically active “hotspots” along the continental slope (斜坡) surrounding the deep basin, instead of an orderly structure in the entire region as previously thought. Prof. Gan says “Because of failure to discover the dynamic ‘hotspot’ in the sea, almost all global models cannot accurately simulate the three-layer circulation structure and related physics in the SCS. Therefore, compared with research on the open ocean, our understanding and simulation of the SCS circulation, forced by multiple factors and many dynamic processes, requires greater effort and determination than expected.” 28. Which aspect of the study on the SCS circulation is stressed in paragraph 2? A. The focus. B. The goal. C. The significance. D. The background. 29. What made it difficult to understand the SCS water movement? A. Few detailed observations of it. B. Little global attention to it. C. A shortage of numerical models. D. Ignorance of the physical processes. 30 What did the study find about the SCS circulation? A. It covers hotspots of the entire region. B. Its three-layer structure is in good order. C. It is formed in the deep basin of the SCS. D. Its lower layers circulate in the same direction. 31. How does Prof. Gan find their work? A. It is a bit conventional. B. It is rather challenging. C. It is partly unsuccessful. D. It is physically demanding. D Some ants have figured out how to avoid getting lost: build taller anthills, according to a recent study. Desert ants living in the hot, flat salt pans of Tunisia spend their days looking for food and reach as far as 1.1 kilometers from their nests. To find their way home, desert ants use a navigation system, relying on the sun’s position and counting their steps to track their location relative to their nest. But this system becomes increasingly unreliable as the distance from the nest increases. “We realized that, whenever the ants in salt pans came closer to their nest, they suddenly pinpointed the nest hill from several meters distance,” says Markus Knaden, a researcher at Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology. “This made us think that the hill serves as a nest-defining landmark.” So Knaden and colleagues captured ants from nests in the middle of salt pans and from along their shorelines. Only salt-pan nests had distinct hills, up to 40 centimeters tall, whereas the hills on shoreline nests were lower or barely noticeable. Next, the team removed any hills and placed the captured insects some distance away from their nests. Salt-pan ants struggled more than shore ants to find homes. Shore ants relied on the shoreline for guidance and weren’t affected by the hill removal, the researchers concluded. The team further conducted another study to see if desert ants were deliberately building a taller hill when their surroundings lacked any visible landmarks. So, the researchers removed the hills of 16 salt-pan nests and installed (安装) two 50-centimeter-tall blocks near eight of them. The other eight nests were left without any artificial visual aid. After three days, the researchers found that seven ants from the unaided nests had rebuilt their hills. But only two ants from the nests with man-made blocks nearby had bothered to rebuild. “It implies that ants regularly assess the complexity of their environment and change their decisions based on their conclusion,” says ecologist Judith Bronstein of the University of Arizona. 32. What aspect of ants is the recent study mainly about? A. Challenges of survival. B. Landmarks of habitats. C. Intelligence of navigation. D. Comparison of varieties. 33. What does the underlined word “pinpointed” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Explored. B. Recognized. C. Climbed. D. Crossed. 34. Why did researchers set shoreline ants in the experiment? A. To observe different ants’ reactions. B. To prove impacts of various habitats. C. To disturb desert ants’ navigation system. D. To test anthills’ functions and significance. 35. What conclusion about desert ants can be drawn from the follow-up study? A. Evaluate and make changes. B. Visual aid is a must. C. Cooperation brings victory. D. No man-made blocks are used. 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。 In the dynamic world of fitness, where treadmills (跑步机) hum and weights clink, an emerging concern for sustainability is reshaping the gym experience. ____36____? In this guide, we’ll navigate through key aspects of eco- conscious fitness to help you figure out if your gym is on the sustainable track. ●Energy-efficient equipment A sustainable gym starts with the tools that push your workout. Modern fitness equipment is evolving beyond the pursuit of personal records. ____37____. Energy- efficient machines, equipped with regenerative braking systems and smart technology, employ the power generated during workouts to balance electricity consumption. Look at the very tools that power your workout. Are the machines equipped with energy- efficient features? Do they employ the energy generated during workouts to contribute back to the gym’s power needs? ●____38____ The infrastructure (基础设施) of a gym plays a crucial role in its sustainability journey. The use of eco- friendly materials, energy- efficient lighting and strategic design for natural air circulation are key elements of a green fitness space. Explore the infrastructure of your gym. Does the overall design facilitate natural air circulation and use sustainable construction practices? ●Waste management As you are sweating it out at the gym, what happens to the waste generated? Sustainable fitness spaces prioritise comprehensive waste management systems. ____39____. Direct your attention to how your gym manages waste. Are there visible recycling programs for plastics, paper and other common gym materials? Does the gym use eco- friendly cleaning products, demonstrating a commitment to minimising its environmental impact? ● Renewable energy integration ____40____, but sustainable fitness facilities find innovative ways to employ renewable energy. Solar panels and other renewable energy sources are integrated into the gym’s infrastructure to offset power consumption, reducing the facility’s carbon footprint and contributing to a greener energy landscape. Investigate whether your gym is tapping into renewable energy sources. Are there solar panels or wind turbines integrated into the infrastructure? A. This involves recycling programs for common gym materials B. Green building practices C. Adaptable fitness facilities D. But how do you know if your gym is truly sustainable E. The energy demands of a busy gym can be considerable F. It’s now contributing to the joint efforts for a greener planet G. Are there signs that your workout increases carbon footprint 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A Telepoem Booth invites the public to enter a 1970s phone booth. There one can ___41___ a poem in the Telepoem Book, and dial the ___42___ number on the phone to hear it recited over the receiver. The Telepoem Booth project ___43___ unused and disappearing telephone booths to ___44___ communities. Telepoem Booths use poetry, music, art and recordings to influence users, and such interactive art pieces require the audience’s ___45___. They can provide a multi-sensory way for the public to ___46___ poetry and the human experience, and give a performance vehicle for voices of many kinds. “That’s really ___47___. The booth makes poetry both fun and accessible to all. ___48___, having a poem read out by the author brings it to life, adding a lot of ___49___ to the words,” one listener says. The booth is a self-contained unit. Each poem has its own ____50____ — a ten-digit (十位数的) Telepoem number. Now, the MP3 files of poetry are ____51____. Shortly afterwards, there will be a Wi-Fi-enabled downloading system to allow poetry ____52____, providing convenience for listeners and the fresh supply of new poetry ____53____. The Telepoem Booth has proven to be quite a ____54____ . Since its placement, an average of 112 poems have been dialed every day. And in every instance, the booth ____55____ a shared experience and excitement within the literary community. 41. A. write B. share C. select D. record 42. A. private B. extra C. random D. specific 43. A. reconstructs B. repurposes C. reconsiders D. replaces 44. A. take advantage of B. keep up with C. throw light on D. give back to 45. A. trust B. recognition C. participation D. approval 46. A. remember B. access C. compose D. spread 47. A. impressive B. necessary C. precious D. popular 48. A. After all B. In addition C. Or rather D. At length 49. A. authority B. curiosity C. liveliness D. thought 50. A. identity B. character C. theme D. power 51. A. suitable B. adaptable C. noticeable D. available 52. A. workshops B. collections C. updates D. comments 53. A. completely B. relatively C. kindly D. constantly 54. A. hit B. relief C. surprise D. challenge 55. A. extends B. creates C. advocates D. reproduces 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, Chinese netizens expressed ____56____(amaze) at a map full of dotted signs. Wu Yunjie is the map maker, who is ____57____(passion) about cultural relics. Clearly marking the country’s historic sites was once his pursuit, and now with perseverance and commitments ____58____(come) the great moment he looks forward to. In 2020, Wu started collecting information. Many historical sites cannot be located ____59____(specific) and some information is not fully disclosed, for ____60____ he spent much time carrying out on-site visits. Though facing difficulties, Wu has joy in this job. Now, the map includes nearly 10,000 historical landmarks using different colors ____61____(represent) different categories: Red signs show the cultural relic sites under state protection, while green signs stand for the ____62____(protect) historical sites by the provinces. Scattered like stars in the sky and towering on the ground, numerous ancient tall architectures are also marked on the map. The cultural relics recorded on the map account ____63____ less than 2% of the over 760,000 immovable cultural relics. “If possible, I’d like to document many cultural relics that ____64____(lose) overseas for such a long time. Those treasures may not be able to return to their homeland at _____65_____ moment, but the stories they carry are what we need to see.” 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华。为了迎接第二届“全国生态日(National Ecology Day)”的到来，你校将于2024年8月12日下午4:00-5:30 在学校礼堂开展一次环保知识竞赛。请你用英文写一则通知。内容包括： 1．竞赛主题、时间及地点； 2．报名方法； 3．鼓励大家踊跃报名。 注意：1．词数100左右； 2．开头和结尾已为你写好。 Notice Dear fellow students, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Students Union 第二节(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Hearing that one neighbor had just welcomed a new litter, Allen, a 9- year- old boy, rushed to see the newborn cats. However, during his visit, Allen noticed one of the cats wasn’t moving due to disability on its hind (后面的) legs. So while the other little cats were exploring their surroundings, this one stayed behind. Allen was significantly affected by the scene of this lonesome cat. He returned home and started to wonder whether he could do anything to help. When the boy told his mother about that, the mother recalled a video about pet wheelchairs. They finally found the video on YouTube, in which an animal lover, Addy, shared a heartwarming and innovative project: building a wheelchair for a pet cat with mobility issues due to a hind- leg injury. As a caring pet owner, Addy took viewers through the DIY process of making a custom wheelchair to aid her cat’s movement and improve its quality of life. She began by measuring the cat and based on the measurements, cut the plastic pipes to make a frame (支架). Then she connected the pipes and attached the wheels to the back end of the frame. Finally, she added a harness (保护带) to ensure it was fit and comfortable for the cat. Seeing the cat in the wheelchair moving around happily with the support, Allen thought that would be the best option for the little cat. But the wheelchair in the video seemed too big and too heavy for a newborn cat. Where could he find the suitable materials? His mother unearthed an old bag from the cupboard, whose belt was just fine for the the harness. As for the frame, they searched the storage room in their house and found an old umbrella, whose frame provided enough thin iron bars that were durable and light. But they were difficult for him to cut off. Allen thought his father could help. However, where could they find the small wheels? (320 words) 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右： 2. 请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。 Allen suddenly spotted a familiar item in the corner of the storage room. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Together, they built a tiny wheelchair for the little cat. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 黄梅县育才高级中学高三9月月考 英语 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man probably do? A. Visit Bill. B. Play tennis. C. Go swimming. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Jack, are you going to play tennis with us today? M: I’m sorry, I already promised Bill I’d go swimming with him. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time is Alex supposed to arrive? A. At 8:00. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:15. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I wonder if Alex will be here by eight o’clock. He is supposed to be. M: His mother said he left at seven thirty, so he would be here by eight fifteen at the latest. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where will the speakers probably spend their vacation? A. In China. B. In Italy. C. In Korea. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: I know you want to go to China or Korea, but I really want to spend the vacation in Italy. M: Whatever you like, honey. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Which color MP4 player does the man want? A. Green. B. Brown. C. Blue. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: You should have a look at the new MP4 player that’s just come in, it’s a new design and it comes in four colors, light green, dark blue, black and brown. M: That’s exactly what I’m looking for, Hmm. I know most boys would prefer blue, but I think I’d like a green one. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man doing? A. Making an apology. B. Making an invitation. C. Offering help. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Excuse me, lily? W: What’s up? M: I was wondering if you would be free to have dinner with me this Sunday. W: I’d love to, but I have to help my sister with her homework. 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。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where are the speakers? A. At the counter. B. On the plane. C. At the airport. 7. When will the plane get to Paris possibly? A. 10:00. B. 11:40. C. 10:40. 【答案】6. C 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me, is this the gate for FM flight 810? M: Yes, departing for Paris. W: Good. Will the plane take off right away? M: It leaves at six forty, so there is still forty minutes to go. W: Will it arrive in Paris on time? M: I hope so. The flight takes about four hours. W: Is the airport far away from downtown Paris? M: Yes, one hour’s drive, at least. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the woman going to do? A. Paint the room herself. B. Move to the Mission Inn Hotel. C. Ask her son to stay in another hotel. 9. What’s the relationship between the two speakers? A. House owner and renter. B. Mother and son. C. Receptionist and customer. 【答案】8. A 9. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Hey, listen, I need the rent. I can’t wait anymore. W: Yeah, I’m sorry I haven’t given it to you yet. M: Why don’t you go two blocks over to the mission inn hotel? It’s half what you pay here. Listen, I need you to be out of here in the morning. W: Am I supposed to be out of here tomorrow? M: I’ve got painters coming in. W: All right. Look, I need more time. M: No. W: I’ll paint it myself. All right. But I just, I have got to have some more time. My son lives here. M: All right, one week and you paint the room. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What are the speakers talking about? A. The jewelry. B. A robbery. C. A fact. 11. Which of the following is marked? A. The computer. B. The jewelry. C. The fridge. 12. What do we know about the woman’s husband? A. He has found some traces. B. He is on the way back from Canada. C. He has no idea what has happened. 【答案】10. B 11. A 12. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Good afternoon, madam, you just called us, didn’t you? This is officer Belford W: Yes, I did. M: Please tell me a little more information about it. Just the facts. What time did it happen? W: I dare say it must be sometime between twelve and one thirty because I left home at twelve and just got back at one thirty. M: What did they get? W: Well, I know now I’m missing some jewelry, money and the computer. M: Okay, well, you are making a list. By the way, did you have your belongings marked? W: Marked? Not the jewelry, but my husband put his name on the computer. M: By the way, where’s your husband? W: He isn’t in, he’s on a trip to Canada. I haven’t contacted him about the robbery yet. M: I see. Where did you put your jewelry? W: I put it in the fridge, but all my good jewelry is in the safe deposit box in the bank. M: Okay, I’ll be in touch with you as soon as we find any trace. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Neighbors. C. Friends. 14. When did the man begin to work? A. In 2008. B. In 2014. C. In 2016. 15. What do we know about the woman? A. She is busy. B. She lived here for 10 years. C. She moved here due to her job. 16. What does the man think of the woman? A. She is busy. B. She is dishonest. C. She appears younger. 【答案】13. B 14. A 15. C 16. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi David, long time no see. What have you been doing recently? M: Hi, Jenny, glad to see you again. I’ve been away on business. I feel good to be home. What have you been up to lately? W: Oh, I am free these days. I’ve been caring for the plants in the garden these days. M: How long have you lived here? W: We’ve lived here for over eight years. We moved here since I got a new job as a sales manager. And how long have you lived here? M: We’ve only lived here for two years. W: Unbelievable. It appeared that you have lived here for more than ten years. M: No, we moved here in 2016. It seems that I graduated from college yesterday. In fact, I’ve been working for ten years. W: I’ve been working for more than thirty years. It is next month that I’m going to retire. M: What a surprise. You look at least ten years younger. W: Thank you. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Which season is called “the holiday season”? A. Spring. B. Winter. C. Summer. 18 When is Christmas on the Eastern Christian calendar? A. January 7. B. January 1. C. December 25. 19. How do people celebrate Christmas? A. By eating at fast food restaurants. B. By uniting with their families. C. By singing songs at home. 20. Where do people place Christmas trees? A. On the Street. B. In the church. C. On public squares 【答案】17. B 18. A 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Holidays are special days for the people of one nation or culture. On these days, every day, activities such as work or school are normally stopped. Every country has several important holidays which can be national, religious or simply cultural. For example, people usually celebrate the start of spring on January first. Many holidays are celebrated in the winter, which is why this period is also known as the holiday season. Christmas is the biggest annual holiday for the Christian world celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. In most of the world it is celebrated on December 25. However, many traditional eastern churches use a different calendar, so for this reason they celebrate Christmas on January seven in addition to its religious importance, Christmas has also been adopted as a cultural holiday by many non-Christians. Each country has unique Christmas traditions, but nearly all of them include a large family gathering, decorating the house, exchanging gifts and having a long feast. In some European countries, people go caroling that is singing special Christmas songs on the street or in the church. It has also become popular to have a Christmas tree both inside the house and on city squares. 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 Best Books for College Admissions College admissions are usually a complex process, with weighted GPAs, AP scores, volunteer requirements, and extracurricular activities. These 4 books are the best guides we can offer to help you think through this complex and expensive process with your teens. Who Gets In and Why by Jeff Selingo Bestselling author and education journalist, Jeff Selingo, spent months in the college admissions departments of three different universities. He gained a true insider’s view of what really goes on when decisions are made about which students to admit, and which ones to deny. This insightful book offers families guidance on helping their teens discover the fit college on every level, including financial must-reads! College Essay Essentials by Ethan Sawyer The college application essay is the most difficult part of the application process for many students. Ethan Sawyer is here to help with his comprehensive guide to writing the college essay. Filled with tips, exercises and essays from students who gained admission to their top choice schools, this book will take the sting out of the essay-writing process for your teen and you! The Truth about College Admission by Rick Clark and Brennan Barnard Rick Clark has written this excellent guide, offering families a chance to learn how admissions officers think about the college application process. Written with co-author Brennan Barnard, Director of College Counseling at The Derryfield School, this is the admissions guidebook for families that will take them through the entire college admissions process. The College Conversation by Eric J. Furda and Jacques Steinberg Eric J. Furda, Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, and bestselling author Jacques Steinberg, provide guidance for parents about the crucial conversations they need to have with their college-bound teens. 21. What do Who Gets In and Why and The Truth about College Admission have in common? A. They are both best sellers of the year. B. They are both the result of two authors. C. They center on the admissions matter. D. They share admissions officers’ opinions. 22. Which book might you turn to when you have difficulty with the application letter? A. Who Gets In and Why. B. College Essay Essentials. C. The Truth about College Admission. D. The College Conversation. 23. Who is the text mostly intended for? A. High school students. B. Educational experts. C. College admissions officers. D. Parents of pre-college students. 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是四本关于大学录取的书籍的相关信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Who Gets In and Why by Jeff Selingo部分“He gained a true insider’s view of what really goes on when decisions are made about which students to admit, and which ones to deny.(在决定录取哪些学生、拒绝哪些学生时，他获得了一个真正的局内人的视角。)”和The Truth about College Admission by Rick Clark and Brennan Barnard部分的“Rick Clark has written this excellent guide, offering families a chance to learn how admissions officers think about the college application process.(Rick Clark撰写了这本优秀的指南，为家庭提供了一个了解招生官员如何看待大学申请过程的机会。)”可知，Who Gets In and Why和The Truth about College Admission这两本书的共同之处在于它们集中在招生问题上。故选C项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据College Essay Essentials by Ethan Sawyer部分“The college application essay is the most difficult part of the application process for many students. Ethan Sawyer is here to help with his comprehensive guide to writing the college essay.(对许多学生来说，大学申请论文是申请过程中最困难的部分。Ethan Sawyer在这里为你提供写大学论文的综合指南。)”可知，当你写申请信有困难时，你会求助于College Essay Essentials这本书。故选B项。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据首段中的“These 4 books are the best guides we can offer to help you think through this complex and expensive process with your teens.(这4本书是我们能提供的最佳指南，可以帮助你和你的孩子一起思考这个复杂且昂贵的过程。)”可知，本文介绍的是四本书是帮助家长和孩子了解这一复杂的招生录取过程的，由此可知，本文是写给即将进入大学的孩子的家长的。故选D项。 B A month ago, when we were brainstorming ideas for my column, my editor approached me with a challenge: spend $10 at the local second-hand store Goodwill and turn my finds into new treasures. I hesitated. I was doubtful about my ability to turn trash (废物) into treasure. But the New Year seemed like a good time to push the limits of my creativity, so I made up my mind to give it a shot. I took my $10 and went to the Goodwill. I spent over an hour digging through shelves, looking for something I could safely upcycle. I was not especially handy, so I didn’t want to use anything with breakable bits. I also didn’t want to damage an old hardcover book for the purpose of decoration. Therefore, I took a step back and decided to choose a project before I picked my items. I thought back to an article I once wrote on container gardening and decided that I could make a pretty planter out of almost anything. With my new goal in mind, I chose a basket and a bag of stones I could use for drainage (排水) for plants. It felt cheap to just fill the containers with soil, but my limited skills left me with few tools at home. Plus, I needed plants. So I picked up paint and plants from the market. Then I sprayed (喷) the basket. I never seemed to be able to add enough color to the basket. I figured it might look better when it dried. Next morning, although I followed a number of online recommendations, I found my workspace was a mess after watering my precious plants in their new home. The process of turning trash into treasure was stressful, but the finished products have found a place in my home. Unconsciously, I have fallen in love with it and hopefully, I will gain some of the skills that will take my game to the next level next year. 24. Why did the author regard the editor’s suggestion as a challenge? A. For lack of enough time. B. For being short of creative ideas. C. For the complexity of the task. D. For being inexperienced in recycling. 25. Which word best describes the author’s character according to paragraph 2? A. Conservative. B. Flexible. C. Sensitive. D. Modest. 26. What inspired the author to grow plants? A. A planting project. B. An article about gardening. C. The editor’s words. D. The items found in the Goodwill. 27. What does the author’s upcycling lead to finally? A. A messy workspace. B. A new career path. C. Valued parts of home. D. Better painting skills. 【答案】24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个月前，编辑挑战作者在二手店用10美元买的东西变成新宝藏。作者犹豫但决定尝试。最终选了篮子和石头做排水盆栽。过程虽难，但成品很好，作者爱上了这个过程，并希望明年能提高技能。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“A month ago, when we were brainstorming ideas for my column, my editor approached me with a challenge: spend $10 at the local second-hand store Goodwill and turn my finds into new treasures. I hesitated. I was doubtful about my ability to turn trash (废物) into treasure. (一个月前，当我们在为我的专栏集思广益时，我的编辑给我提出了一个挑战：在当地二手店Goodwill花10美元，并将我找到的东西变成新的宝藏。我犹豫了。我怀疑自己是否有能力将废物变成宝藏。)”可知，作者认为自己没有将垃圾变成宝藏的能力，因此将编辑的建议视为挑战。这表明作者在回收方面缺乏经验，因此认为这是一项挑战。故选D。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“I was not especially handy, so I didn’t want to use anything with breakable bits. I also didn’t want to damage an old hardcover book for the purpose of decoration. (我不太灵巧，所以我不想使用任何易碎的东西。我也不想为了装饰而损坏旧精装书。)”可知，作者描述了自己不是特别灵巧，不想使用易碎的东西，也不想为了装饰而损坏旧精装书，这表明作者很保守。因此，最能描述作者性格的词语是“conservative”（保守的）。故选A。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“I thought back to an article I once wrote on container gardening and decided that I could make a pretty planter out of almost anything. (我回想起自己曾经写过的一篇关于容器园艺的文章，并决定我几乎可以用任何东西制作一个漂亮的盆栽。)”可知，一篇关于园艺的文章激发了作者种植植物的灵感。故选B。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The process of turning trash into treasure was stressful, but the finished products have found a place in my home. (将废物变成宝藏的过程很有压力，但成品已经在我家找到了一席之地。)”可知，最终完成的作品已经找到了在我的家中的位置，成为了家中不可或缺的一部分。因此，作者的再利用最终导致了家中宝贵的部分。故选C。 C A research team led by Prof. Gan Jianping, from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in China, carried out field observations and conducted numerical simulations (数值模拟) in the South China Sea (SCS) recently and disclosed never-before-seen characteristics of the ocean movement in the SCS. The complex ocean circulation system controls the energy change and water mass transport in the SCS, and affects the biogeochemical processes, the carbon budget, ocean ecosystems, regional climate change, and the sustainable economic and social development in surrounding countries and regions, which account for about 22% of the world’s population. Studies on the SCS circulation and dynamics are regarded as the foundation of understanding the SCS. In the past few decades, there has been growing global attention to ocean circulation research on the SCS. However, scientific understanding of the three-dimensional water movement in this region is still very limited and sometimes even wrong. This is caused by the lack of acts of careful watching, no reliable numerical model, and limited knowledge of the complex physical processes in the SCS circulation. Until recently, a research team led by Prof. Gan confirmed that the SCS circulation has a three-layer (层) structure, where sea water circles anticlockwise, clockwise and clockwise in the upper, middle and bottom layers, respectively. The study also found that the three-layer circulation is composed of the dynamically active “hotspots” along the continental slope (斜坡) surrounding the deep basin, instead of an orderly structure in the entire region as previously thought. Prof. Gan says, “Because of failure to discover the dynamic ‘hotspot’ in the sea, almost all global models cannot accurately simulate the three-layer circulation structure and related physics in the SCS. Therefore, compared with research on the open ocean, our understanding and simulation of the SCS circulation, forced by multiple factors and many dynamic processes, requires greater effort and determination than expected.” 28. Which aspect of the study on the SCS circulation is stressed in paragraph 2? A. The focus. B. The goal. C. The significance. D. The background. 29. What made it difficult to understand the SCS water movement? A. Few detailed observations of it. B. Little global attention to it. C. A shortage of numerical models. D. Ignorance of the physical processes. 30. What did the study find about the SCS circulation? A. It covers hotspots of the entire region. B. Its three-layer structure is in good order. C. It is formed in the deep basin of the SCS. D. Its lower layers circulate in the same direction. 31. How does Prof. Gan find their work? A. It is a bit conventional. B. It is rather challenging. C. It is partly unsuccessful. D. It is physically demanding. 【答案】28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了由中国香港科技大学甘建平教授领导的研究团队在南海进行了观测和数值模拟，揭示了该区域海洋运动的新特征。 【28题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“The complex ocean circulation system controls the energy change and water mass transport in the SCS, and affects the biogeochemical processes, the carbon budget, ocean ecosystems, regional climate change, and the sustainable economic and social development in surrounding countries and regions, which account for about 22% of the world’s population. Studies on the SCS circulation and dynamics are regarded as the foundation of understanding the SCS. (复杂的海洋环流系统控制着南海的能量变化和水体运输，并影响着生物地球化学过程、碳预算、海洋生态系统、区域气候变化以及周边国家和地区的可持续经济和社会发展，这些国家和地区的人口约占世界总人口的22%。对南海环流及其动力学的研究被认为是理解南海的基础。)”可知，第二段主要描述了南海环流系统的重要性和复杂性，包括它如何控制能量变化、水体运输，以及影响生物地球化学过程、碳预算、海洋生态系统、区域气候变化和周边国家和地区的可持续经济和社会发展。这些都是南海环流研究的意义所在。故选C。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“However, scientific understanding of the three-dimensional water movement in this region is still very limited and sometimes even wrong. This is caused by the lack of acts of careful watching, no reliable numerical model, and limited knowledge of the complex physical processes in the SCS circulation. (然而，对这一地区三维水流运动的科学理解仍然非常有限，有时甚至是错误的。这是由于缺乏仔细的观测行为、没有可靠的数值模型以及对南海环流中复杂物理过程的认识有限所导致的。)”可知，科学界对南海三维水流运动的了解仍然非常有限，有时甚至是错误的。这是由于缺乏详细的观测、没有可靠的数值模型以及对南海环流复杂物理过程的知识有限所致。因此，缺乏详细的观测是理解南海水流运动困难的主要原因。故选A。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Until recently, a research team led by Prof. Gan confirmed that the SCS circulation has a three-layer (层) structure, where sea water circles anticlockwise, clockwise and clockwise in the upper, middle and bottom layers, respectively. (直到最近，由甘教授领导的研究团队证实，南海环流具有三层结构，其中上层、中层和底层海水分别逆时针、顺时针和顺时针旋转。)”可知，研究团队发现南海环流具有三层结构，其中上层、中层和底层海水分别逆时针、顺时针和顺时针旋转。因此，可以推断出南海环流的底层海水是向同一方向旋转的。故选D。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Prof. Gan says, “Because of failure to discover the dynamic ‘hotspot’ in the sea, almost all global models cannot accurately simulate the three-layer circulation structure and related physics in the SCS. Therefore, compared with research on the open ocean, our understanding and simulation of the SCS circulation, forced by multiple factors and many dynamic processes, requires greater effort and determination than expected.” (甘教授说：“由于未能发现海洋中的动态‘热点’，几乎所有的全球模型都无法准确模拟南海的三层环流结构及相关物理现象。因此，与开放海洋的研究相比，我们对南海环流的理解和模拟，由于多种因素和许多动态过程的共同作用，需要比预期更大的努力和决心。”)”可知，甘教授认为他们的工作具有挑战性。故选B。 D Some ants have figured out how to avoid getting lost: build taller anthills, according to a recent study. Desert ants living in the hot, flat salt pans of Tunisia spend their days looking for food and reach as far as 1.1 kilometers from their nests. To find their way home, desert ants use a navigation system, relying on the sun’s position and counting their steps to track their location relative to their nest. But this system becomes increasingly unreliable as the distance from the nest increases. “We realized that, whenever the ants in salt pans came closer to their nest, they suddenly pinpointed the nest hill from several meters distance,” says Markus Knaden, a researcher at Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology. “This made us think that the hill serves as a nest-defining landmark.” So Knaden and colleagues captured ants from nests in the middle of salt pans and from along their shorelines. Only salt-pan nests had distinct hills, up to 40 centimeters tall, whereas the hills on shoreline nests were lower or barely noticeable. Next, the team removed any hills and placed the captured insects some distance away from their nests. Salt-pan ants struggled more than shore ants to find homes. Shore ants relied on the shoreline for guidance and weren’t affected by the hill removal, the researchers concluded. The team further conducted another study to see if desert ants were deliberately building a taller hill when their surroundings lacked any visible landmarks. So, the researchers removed the hills of 16 salt-pan nests and installed (安装) two 50-centimeter-tall blocks near eight of them. The other eight nests were left without any artificial visual aid. After three days, the researchers found that seven ants from the unaided nests had rebuilt their hills. But only two ants from the nests with man-made blocks nearby had bothered to rebuild. “It implies that ants regularly assess the complexity of their environment and change their decisions based on their conclusion,” says ecologist Judith Bronstein of the University of Arizona. 32. What aspect of ants is the recent study mainly about? A. Challenges of survival. B. Landmarks of habitats. C. Intelligence of navigation. D. Comparison of varieties. 33. What does the underlined word “pinpointed” in paragraph 2 mean? A Explored. B. Recognized. C. Climbed. D. Crossed. 34. Why did researchers set shoreline ants in the experiment? A. To observe different ants’ reactions. B. To prove impacts of various habitats. C. To disturb desert ants’ navigation system. D. To test anthills’ functions and significance. 35. What conclusion about desert ants can be drawn from the follow-up study? A. Evaluate and make changes. B. Visual aid is a must. C. Cooperation brings victory. D. No man-made blocks are used. 【答案】32. C 33. B 34. A 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了沙漠蚂蚁的“智能化导航”。 【详解】1.细节理解题。根据第一段“Some ants have figured out how to avoid getting lost: build taller anthills, according to a recent study.(一些蚂蚁已经想出了如何避免迷路：根据最近的一项研究，就是建造更高的蚁丘)”以及第二、三段中的内容可知，研究发现沙漠蚂蚁利用太阳的位置和计算步数来确定自己相对于巢穴的位置，并且当它们离巢越远时，这种导航系统越不可靠。研究者进一步观察了沙漠盐田和海岸线地区的蚂蚁巢穴，发现只有沙漠盐田的巢穴上方有明显的小丘，而海岸线地区的巢穴则较低或几乎不可见。由此可知，这项研究主要关于蚂蚁导航的智能化。故选 C。 2.词句猜测题。根据划线词下文“This made us think that the hill serves as a nest-defining landmark.(这让我们觉得这座山就像是一个定义巢穴的地标)”可知，研究者认为这个小丘是沙漠蚂蚁定位巢穴的地标,它们在接近巢穴时会一下子在几米远的距离外辨认出巢穴小丘。由此可知，划线词pinpointed的意思是“辨认”。故选B。 3.推理判断题。根据第四段的内容可知，研究者对沙漠蚂蚁和海岸线蚂蚁进行了实验，目的是比较它们在失去小丘后找回巢穴的情况。因此，研究者在实验中设置海岸线蚂蚁是为了观察不同蚂蚁的反应和表现。故选A。 4. 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“After three days, the researchers found that seven ants from the unaided nests had rebuilt their hills. But only two ants from the nests with man-made blocks nearby had bothered to rebuild.(三天后，研究人员发现，无人帮助的蚂蚁巢中有七只蚂蚁重建了它们的丘陵。但是只有两只来自附近有人造障碍的蚂蚁巢中的蚂蚁费心去重建)”以及最后一段中的“It implies that ants regularly assess the complexity of their environment and change their decisions based on their conclusion.(这意味着蚂蚁定期评估其环境的复杂性，并根据他们的结论改变他们的决定)”可知，研究者进行了一项后续研究，发现当人为移除沙漠蚂蚁的盐田巢穴的小丘时，一些蚂蚁重新建造了它们的小丘，而有一些蚂蚁利用人为搭建的地标建巢。由此可知，蚂蚁会定期评估周围环境的复杂性，并根据自己的结论改变决策。故选A。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In the dynamic world of fitness, where treadmills (跑步机) hum and weights clink, an emerging concern for sustainability is reshaping the gym experience. ____36____? In this guide, we’ll navigate through key aspects of eco- conscious fitness to help you figure out if your gym is on the sustainable track. ●Energy-efficient equipment A sustainable gym starts with the tools that push your workout. Modern fitness equipment is evolving beyond the pursuit of personal records. ____37____. Energy- efficient machines, equipped with regenerative braking systems and smart technology, employ the power generated during workouts to balance electricity consumption. Look at the very tools that power your workout. Are the machines equipped with energy- efficient features? Do they employ the energy generated during workouts to contribute back to the gym’s power needs? ●____38____ The infrastructure (基础设施) of a gym plays a crucial role in its sustainability journey. The use of eco- friendly materials, energy- efficient lighting and strategic design for natural air circulation are key elements of a green fitness space. Explore the infrastructure of your gym. Does the overall design facilitate natural air circulation and use sustainable construction practices? ●Waste management As you are sweating it out at the gym, what happens to the waste generated? Sustainable fitness spaces prioritise comprehensive waste management systems. ____39____. Direct your attention to how your gym manages waste. Are there visible recycling programs for plastics, paper and other common gym materials? Does the gym use eco- friendly cleaning products, demonstrating a commitment to minimising its environmental impact? ● Renewable energy integration ____40____, but sustainable fitness facilities find innovative ways to employ renewable energy. Solar panels and other renewable energy sources are integrated into the gym’s infrastructure to offset power consumption, reducing the facility’s carbon footprint and contributing to a greener energy landscape. Investigate whether your gym is tapping into renewable energy sources. Are there solar panels or wind turbines integrated into the infrastructure? A. This involves recycling programs for common gym materials B. Green building practices C. Adaptable fitness facilities D. But how do you know if your gym is truly sustainable E. The energy demands of a busy gym can be considerable F. It’s now contributing to the joint efforts for a greener planet G. Are there signs that your workout increases carbon footprint 【答案】36. D 37. F 38. B 39. A 40. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了辨别一个健身房是否环保、可持续发展的方法。 【36题详解】 上文“In the dynamic world of fitness, where treadmills (跑步机) hum and weights clink, an emerging concern for sustainability is reshaping the gym experience.(在充满活力的健身世界里，跑步机嗡嗡作响，重物叮当作响，对可持续性的新关注正在重塑健身房体验)”说明人们在关注健身房是否是可持续发展的，以及下文“In this guide, we’ll navigate through key aspects of eco- conscious fitness to help you figure out if your gym is on the sustainable track.(在这则指南中，我们将浏览生态意识健身的关键方面，以帮助你了解你的健身房是否在可持续发展的轨道上)”说明这则指南将帮助你了解你的健身房是否是可持续发展的，D项“但你怎么知道你的健身房是否真正可持续”提出问题，承接上文，并引出下文的回答，符合题意。故选D。 【37题详解】 上文“A sustainable gym starts with the tools that push your workout. Modern fitness equipment is evolving beyond the pursuit of personal records.(一个可持续的健身房从推动你锻炼的工具开始。现代健身器材正在超越对个人记录的追求)”可持续健身房会推动健身器材超越对个人记录的追求，F项“现在，它正在为建设一个更绿色的星球的共同努力做出贡献”承接上文，进一步说明其作用，符合题意。故选F。 【38题详解】 下文“The infrastructure (基础设施) of a gym plays a crucial role in its sustainability journey. The use of eco- friendly materials, energy- efficient lighting and strategic design for natural air circulation are key elements of a green fitness space.(健身房的基础设施在其可持续发展之旅中起着至关重要的作用。使用环保材料、节能照明和自然空气循环的战略设计是绿色健身空间的关键要素)”说明健身房的基础设施在可持续发展中扮演重要角色。使用环保材料、节能照明和自然通风的巧妙设计是一个绿色健身空间的关键，B项“绿色建筑实践”引出下文内容，适合作为段落主题句。故选B。 【39题详解】 上文“Sustainable fitness spaces prioritise comprehensive waste management systems.(可持续健身空间优先考虑全面的废物管理系统)”说明可持续发展的健身房会将细致的废弃物管理系统放在首位，A项“这涉及对常见健身房材料的回收计划”承接上文，进一步说明其具体的做法，与回收健身房材料相关，符合题意。故选A。 【40题详解】 下文“but sustainable fitness facilities find innovative ways to employ renewable energy. Solar panels and other renewable energy sources are integrated into the gym’s infrastructure to offset power consumption, reducing the facility’s carbon footprint and contributing to a greener energy landscape.(但可持续的健身设施找到了利用可再生能源的创新方法。太阳能电池板和其他可再生能源被整合到健身房的基础设施中，以抵消电力消耗，减少设施的碳足迹，并有助于打造更绿色的能源景观)”说明可持续发展的健身房中健身设施可以减少设施的碳足迹，E项“繁忙健身房的能量需求可能相当大”介绍客观情况，与下文形成转折关系，引出下文介绍的可持续发展健身房的益处，符合题意。故选E。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A Telepoem Booth invites the public to enter a 1970s phone booth. There one can ___41___ a poem in the Telepoem Book and dial the ___42___ number on the phone to hear it recited over the receiver. The Telepoem Booth project ___43___ unused and disappearing telephone booths to ___44___ communities. Telepoem Booths use poetry, music, art and recordings to influence users, and such interactive art pieces require the audience’s ___45___. They can provide a multi-sensory way for the public to ___46___ poetry and the human experience, and give a performance vehicle for voices of many kinds. “That’s really ___47___. The booth makes poetry both fun and accessible to all. ___48___, having a poem read out by the author brings it to life, adding a lot of ___49___ to the words,” one listener says. The booth is a self-contained unit. Each poem has its own ____50____ — a ten-digit (十位数的) Telepoem number. Now, the MP3 files of poetry are ____51____. Shortly afterwards, there will be a Wi-Fi-enabled downloading system to allow poetry ____52____, providing convenience for listeners and the fresh supply of new poetry ____53____. The Telepoem Booth has proven to be quite a ____54____ . Since its placement, an average of 112 poems have been dialed every day. And in every instance, the booth ____55____ a shared experience and excitement within the literary community. 41. A. write B. share C. select D. record 42. A. private B. extra C. random D. specific 43. A. reconstructs B. repurposes C. reconsiders D. replaces 44. A. take advantage of B. keep up with C. throw light on D. give back to 45. A. trust B. recognition C. participation D. approval 46. A. remember B. access C. compose D. spread 47. A. impressive B. necessary C. precious D. popular 48. A. After all B. In addition C. Or rather D. At length 49. A. authority B. curiosity C. liveliness D. thought 50. A. identity B. character C. theme D. power 51. A. suitable B. adaptable C. noticeable D. available 52. A. workshops B. collections C. updates D. comments 53. A. completely B. relatively C. kindly D. constantly 54. A. hit B. relief C. surprise D. challenge 55. A. extends B. creates C. advocates D. reproduces 【答案】41. C 42. D 43. B 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. C 53. D 54. A 55. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了电话诗歌亭项目使闲置且正在消失的旧电话亭重新回到人们的视野，用户可以通过拨打电话号码来听自己喜欢的诗歌朗诵。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那里，人们可以在电话诗集中选择一首诗，并拨打电话上的特定号码，通过听筒收听这首诗的朗诵。A. write写；B. share分享；C. select挑选；D. record记录。根据下文“Each poem has its own ___10___ - a ten-digit (十位数的) Telepoem number.”可知，电话诗歌簿中不止一首诗，因此需要选择一首诗。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. private私人的；B. extra额外的；C. random随意的；D. specific特定的，明确的。根据上文“There one can ___1___ a poem in the Telepoem Book”可知，可以选择一首诗，因此这首诗有特定的号码。故选D。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Telepoem Booth项目将未使用和正在消失的公用电话亭重新利用，回馈给社区。A. reconstructs重建；B. repurposes重新利用；C. reconsiders重新考虑；D. replaces代替。根据“unused and disappearing telephone booths”可知，电话诗歌亭项目把闲置的、正在消失的电话亭改做他用。故选B。 【44题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意同上。A. take advantage of利用；B. keep up with跟上；C. throw light on阐明，解释；D. give back to回馈，还给。根据“The Telepoem Booth project”可知，这个项目是用来回馈社区的。故选D。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Telepoem Booth利用诗歌、音乐、艺术和录音来影响用户，而这种互动的艺术品需要观众的参与。A. trust信任；B. recognition识别；C. participation参加，参与；D. approval同意，赞成。根据“interactive”可知，此处表示需要听众的参与。故选C。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它们可以为公众提供一种多感官的方式来接触诗歌和人类经验，并为各种声音提供一个表演的平台。A. remember记得；B. access进入；C. compose组成；D. spread传播。根据下文“The booth makes poetry both fun and accessible to all.”可知，它们以多感官的方式为公众提供接触诗人和人类经验的机会，并为多种声音提供表演载体。故选B。 【47题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这真的很令人印象深刻。A. impressive令人印象深刻的；B. necessary必要的；C. precious珍贵的；D. popular受欢迎的。根据“The booth makes poetry both fun and accessible to all.”可知，此处描述的是一位听众的感受，这位听众有很高的评价，因此表示令人印象深刻的。故选A。 【48题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：“此外，由作者亲自朗读诗歌让诗歌活灵活现，为这些文字增添了许多生动性，”一位听众说道。A. After all毕竟；B. In addition此外；C. Or rather更确切地说，倒不如说；D. At length终于。空前提到电话诗歌亭让诗歌既有趣又可以全民共享，空后提到让作者朗读诗会使它更生动。由此可知，上下文之间是顺承或者递进关系。故选B。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. authority权威；B. curiosity好奇心；C. liveliness活泼，生动；D. thought想法。根据空前的“bring it to life”可知，此处表示给诗中的词语增添了很多活力和生动性。故选C。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每首诗都有它自己的身份——一个十位的电话诗号码。A. identity身份，认同；B. character性格，特征；C. theme主题；D. power权力。根据下文中的“a ten-digit (十位数的) Telepoem number.”可知，每首诗都有自己的身份。故选A。 【51题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，已经有了诗歌的MP3文件。A. suitable合适的；B. adaptable可适应的；C. noticeable显而易见的；D. available可获得的，可利用的。根据下文“Shortly afterwards, there will be a Wi-Fi-enabled downloading system to allow poetry ___12___ , providing convenience for listeners and the fresh supply of new poetry ___13___.”可知，为了给听众提供便利，且方便不断提供新诗歌，诗歌的MP3文件已经可以获得。故选D。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不久之后，将会推出一个无线Wi-Fi下载系统，以允许诗歌更新，为听众提供便利，并不断更新供应新的诗歌。A. workshops研讨会；B. collections收藏品；C. updates更新；D. comments评论。根据“the fresh supply of new poetry”可知，此处指实现诗歌更新。故选C。 【53题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意同上。A. completely完全地；B. relatively相关地；C. kindly和蔼地；D. constantly不断地。根据“Shortly afterwards, there will be a Wi-Fi-enabled downloading system”和常识可知，推出一个无线Wi-Fi下载系统是为了实现不断地诗歌更新。故选D。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：已经证明非常受欢迎。A. hit很受欢迎或成功的人（或事物）；B. relief宽慰；C. surprise惊讶；D. challenge挑战。根据“Since its placement, an average of 112 poems have been dialed every day.”可知，电话诗歌亭项目很受欢迎。故选A。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：而且，在每一次拨打中，Telepoem Booth都为文学界创造了一种共享的体验和兴奋感。A. extends延伸；B. creates创造；C. advocates提倡；D. reproduces复制。根据语境可知，在每一个实例中，电话诗歌亭都在文学社区中打造了一个共享的体验并引起兴奋。故选B。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, Chinese netizens expressed ____56____(amaze) at a map full of dotted signs. Wu Yunjie is the map maker, who is ____57____(passion) about cultural relics. Clearly marking the country’s historic sites was once his pursuit, and now with perseverance and commitments ____58____(come) the great moment he looks forward to. In 2020, Wu started collecting information. Many historical sites cannot be located ____59____(specific) and some information is not fully disclosed, for ____60____ he spent much time carrying out on-site visits. Though facing difficulties, Wu has joy in this job. Now, the map includes nearly 10,000 historical landmarks using different colors ____61____(represent) different categories: Red signs show the cultural relic sites under state protection, while green signs stand for the ____62____(protect) historical sites by the provinces. Scattered like stars in the sky and towering on the ground, numerous ancient tall architectures are also marked on the map. The cultural relics recorded on the map account ____63____ less than 2% of the over 760,000 immovable cultural relics. “If possible, I’d like to document many cultural relics that ____64____(lose) overseas for such a long time. Those treasures may not be able to return to their homeland at _____65_____ moment, but the stories they carry are what we need to see.” 【答案】56. amazement 57. passionate 58. comes 59. specifically 60. which 61. representing 62. protected 63. for 64. have been lost 65. the 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍吴运杰绘制了一幅标志着历史遗迹和文物的地图。 【56题详解】 考查名词。句意：最近，中国网民对满是虚线的地图表示惊讶。根据句子结构和意思可知，这里需要名词amazement，意为“吃惊，惊讶”，作宾语，是不可数名词。故填amazement。 【57题详解】 考查形容词。句意：吴运杰是一位热衷于文物事业的地图制作者。根据句子结构和意思可知，这里需要形容词，作表语，意为“对……热衷的”。故填passionate。 【58题详解】 考查动词时态及主谓一致。句意：清楚地标记这个国家的历史遗迹曾经是他的追求，现在，凭借毅力和承诺，他期待着伟大的时刻到来。根据句子结构和意思可知，句子有now作时间状语，所以谓语用一般现在时，主语是the great moment，谓语用第三人称单数。故填comes。 【59题详解】 考查副词。句意：许多历史遗迹无法具体定位，一些信息也没有完全披露，为此他花了很多时间进行现场考察。根据句子结构和意思可知，这里需要副词，作状语，修饰动词located。故填specifically。 【60题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：见第4题详解。根据句子结构和意思可知，空格处引导非限定性定语从句，先行词是前面整个主句的内容，在从句中作介词for的宾语，指物，用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【61题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：现在，该地图包括近1万个历史地标，使用不同的颜色代表不同的类别：红色标志表示国家保护的文物遗址，绿色标志表示各省保护的历史遗址。根据句子结构和意思可知，动词represent是被修饰的名词colors主动发出的动作，用现在分词形式，表示主动。故填representing。 【62题详解】 考查介词。句意：见第6题详解。根据句子结构和意思可知，动词protect和被修饰的名词sites是逻辑上的动宾关系，用过去分词形式，表示被动，作定语。故填protected。 【63题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：地图上记载的文物在76万多处不可移动文物中所占比例不到2%。根据句子结构和意思可知，这里考查动词短语account for，意为“（数量或比例上）占”。故填for。 【64题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：如果可能的话，我想记录下许多在海外流失了这么长时间的文物。根据句子结构和意思可知，句子有for such a long time作时间状语，谓语用现在完成时，主语是先行词relics，和动词lose是被动关系，用现在完成时的被动语态结构，助动词用have。故填have been lost。 【65题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这些宝藏现在可能无法回到他们的祖国，但它们所承载的故事是我们需要看到的。根据句子结构和意思可知，这里考查介词短语at the moment，意为“目前，现在”。故填the。 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华。为了迎接第二届“全国生态日(National Ecology Day)”的到来，你校将于2024年8月12日下午4:00-5:30 在学校礼堂开展一次环保知识竞赛。请你用英文写一则通知。内容包括： 1．竞赛主题、时间及地点； 2．报名方法； 3．鼓励大家踊跃报名。 注意：1．词数100左右； 2．开头和结尾已为你写好。 Notice Dear fellow students, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Students Union 【答案】Notice Dear fellow students, In order to celebrate the second National Ecology Day and raise our awareness of environmental protection, the Students Union is going to hold a contest on how to protect our home planet at 4:00-5:30 pm on 12 August, 2024 in the hall. If you are interested, you can start to sign up at the Students Union office now. The contest includes two parts: quiz and debate. For more detailed information, please visit our website and read the related instructions. All students who are interested in challenging themselves and protecting our home planet are welcome to participate! The Students Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文：通知，要求考生以国际学校的学生会主席李华的身份写一则通知，告诉大家你校将于2024年8月12日下午4:00-5:30在学校礼堂开展一次环保知识竞赛。 【详解】1.词汇积累 举办：hold→launch 竞赛：contest→competition 保护：protect→preserve 参加：participate→take part 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：For more detailed information, please visit our website and read the related instructions. 拓展句：If you want to get more detailed information, please visit our website and read the related instructions. 【点睛】[高分句型1] If you are interested, you can start to sign up at the Students Union office now. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句) [高分句型2] All students who are interested in challenging themselves and protecting our home planet are welcome to participate! (运用了who引导的定语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Hearing that one neighbor had just welcomed a new litter, Allen, a 9- year- old boy, rushed to see the newborn cats. However, during his visit, Allen noticed one of the cats wasn’t moving due to disability on its hind (后面的) legs. So while the other little cats were exploring their surroundings, this one stayed behind. Allen was significantly affected by the scene of this lonesome cat. He returned home and started to wonder whether he could do anything to help. When the boy told his mother about that, the mother recalled a video about pet wheelchairs. They finally found the video on YouTube, in which an animal lover, Addy, shared a heartwarming and innovative project: building a wheelchair for a pet cat with mobility issues due to a hind- leg injury. As a caring pet owner, Addy took viewers through the DIY process of making a custom wheelchair to aid her cat’s movement and improve its quality of life. She began by measuring the cat and based on the measurements, cut the plastic pipes to make a frame (支架). Then she connected the pipes and attached the wheels to the back end of the frame. Finally, she added a harness (保护带) to ensure it was fit and comfortable for the cat. Seeing the cat in the wheelchair moving around happily with the support, Allen thought that would be the best option for the little cat. But the wheelchair in the video seemed too big and too heavy for a newborn cat. Where could he find the suitable materials? His mother unearthed an old bag from the cupboard, whose belt was just fine for the the harness. As for the frame, they searched the storage room in their house and found an old umbrella, whose frame provided enough thin iron bars that were durable and light. But they were difficult for him to cut off. Allen thought his father could help. However, where could they find the small wheels? (320 words) 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右： 2. 请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。 Allen suddenly spotted a familiar item in the corner of the storage room. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Together, they built a tiny wheelchair for the little cat. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考答案： Allen suddenly spotted a familiar item in the corner of the storage room. That was his toy car. There were four small wheels on it! So pleased was Allen that he grasped it immediately. He carefully took off the wheels from the toy car which had accompanied him through his childhood. Now its wheels would aid him to give a helping hand to a poor cat. Allen got all the necessary materials for the wheelchair ready. Then he went to the neighbor’s to measure the cat and came back with the data. His father helped to cut the umbrella frame into several bars and assisted Allen in connecting the components. (97 words) Together, they built a tiny wheelchair for the little cat. The caring boy was excited and proud when he looked at the wheelchair. It was a joint effort. Holding the little wheelchair, Allen rushed to the neighbor’s. Witnessing the little cat placed in the small wheelchair, Allen was looking forward to the moment that it would move around by itself. As he had expected, the little cat rose to its feet with the support for the hind legs. It did move, though slowly! Seeing this, Allen couldn’t help clapping and jumping with joy. His kindness and creation did make a difference to the little creature. (95words) 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。九岁男孩艾伦得知邻居家新生了一窝小猫，但其中一只因后腿残疾无法移动。艾伦深受触动，决定帮助这只小猫。他们在网上看到一段宠物轮椅的视频，但视频中的轮椅对新生小猫来说太大太重。艾伦和母亲找到旧伞的骨架做支架，旧包的带子做保护带，但找不到合适的轮子。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“艾伦突然在储藏室角落里发现了一件熟悉的东西。”可知，第一段可以描写轮子的来源和艾伦一家制作轮椅的过程。 ②由第二段句首内容“他们一起为小猫做了一个小轮椅。”可知，第二段可以描写艾伦把轮椅给小猫用后的效果和艾伦的心理活动。 2.续写线索：发现熟悉的东西—取下轮子—制作—做小轮椅—小猫被放在小轮椅—效果很好—高兴 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①抓住：grasp/catch ②取下车轮：take off the wheels/remove the wheels ③帮助：aid/help 情绪类 ①高兴的：pleased/happy/joyful/delighted ②兴奋的：excited/exalted 【点睛】【高分句型1】He carefully took off the wheels from the toy car which had accompanied him through his childhood. ( 运用了which引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】The caring boy was excited and proud when he looked at the wheelchair. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$