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null 成都石室阳安学校2024—2025学年上期高2023级半期考试 英语 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the man send a fax to the woman? A. At about 1:30. B. At about 2:30. C. At about 3:30. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the man want to move? A. To be near his company. B. To go to a good school. C. To live in a big house. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do tomorrow evening? A. Plan the schedule. B. Have a meeting. C. Meet Mr. Cooper. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Christmas gifts. B. A coin collection. C. Family members. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What time will the speakers arrive at the hall? A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:35. 7. How does the man feel now? A. Nervous. B. Bored. C. Confident. 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 seems to bother Paul? A. He lost his car keys. B. He forgot to pick up his aunt. C. He can’t drive his car now. 9. Where will the speakers go next? A. The hospital. B. The airport. C. Paul’s house. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What is the woman? A. An actress. B. A reporter. C. A hostess. 11. What should the interviewer do first in the telephone interview? A. Write down the questions. B. Make a self-introduction to the interviewee. C. Tell the interviewee the purpose of the interview. 12. What is important to the interviewer while listening? A. Taking notes carefully. B. Sharing opinions. C. Stopping talking. 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. How many Canadian cities are larger than Quebec? A. 7. B. 8. C. 9. 14. Which season is the most beautiful in Quebec according to Nancy? A. Spring. B. Fall. C. Winter. 15. What language do most people speak in Quebec? A. French. B. English. C. Spanish. 16. What is Nancy’s favorite city? A. Paris. B. Quebec. C. New York. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What is the great news about Alice Green? A. She’s got a promotion. B. She’s moved to a big city. C. She’s just found a well-paid job. 18. What did Alice Green do for the company last year? A. She set up a new department. B. She helped increase the sales. C. She developed a new product. 19. What do people in the speaker’s company care about most? A. High technologies. B. Sales figures. C. Public praise. 20. What will Alice Green probably do next? A. Give a speech. B. Change her office. C. Meet some customers. 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) A Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire Longleat is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Giant lanterns take the shape of some of the park’s animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter’s book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth. There is also a 20-metre-high birthday cake. • £ 27.85, adult/ £ 20.65, child/ under-threes, free. • 15 Dec to 2 Jan. Festival of Light Enchanted Park, Gateshead Enchanted Park is an interactive walk through Saltwell Park, just south of the town centre, along a trail (小径) of light with performances and sculptures. The story being told is a Midwinter Night’s Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops. • £ 8, adult/ £ 2, child/ under-fours, free. • 11-27 Dec. Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, Surrey The garden is glowing with giant lighted flowers. Some of the trees are brilliant, too. The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and displays (陈列) seasonal plants. There are lanterns around the lake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice. • £ 9.90, adult/ £ 3.60, child. • 20 Dec. to 2 Jan. Christinas at Kew Gardens, London Kew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical twist, as the mile-long trail through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the garden’s oldest and tallest trees are also beautifully lit along the way. • £ 16, adult/ £ 10, child/ £ 48, family/ under-fours free. • 24 Dec. to 2 Jan. 21 What can people do in Enchanted Park? A. Visit Shakespeare’s house. B. Listen to a wonderful tale. C. Enjoy hot chocolate and apple juice. D. Play the part of Santa. 22. Which place will attract children fond of fictional animal characters? A. Longleat Safari Park. B. Enchanted Park. C. RHS Wisley. D. Kew Gardens. 23. How much is the admission to Kew Gardens for Mr. Green and his 3-year-old kid? A. £ 10. B. £ 16. C. £ 26. D. £ 48. B As a student growing up in Pakistan, Riffat Arif, now known to all as Sister Zeph, dreamed of a teacher who gives respect and love to children with no difference. She would be that teacher. So, in 1997, at the age of just 13, she founded a school in the courtyard of her home, free to all. Children were to be treated with love and respect; beatings were not allowed. Her parents were not in a position to help her. So at 13, she learned to do embroidery (刺绣). That was the first income she started generating to support her cause. She would work 8 hours a day, teach her students 4 hours and teach herself 4 hours. She never went back to any institution. She would prepare for exams, take her exam fee to the institution and get a degree. That’s how she got two master’s degrees, in political science and history. She would take the little children in her lap and she would teach them that way. When a teacher shows such affection to the children, they feel protected, they feel like they are not far from home, they are just with another mother. She wanted teachers to be like that. She wanted children to be pampered and have a good childhood. They are like rose petals (花瓣), and we should treat them like that. And now, selected from over 7,000 nominations from 130 countries, Sister Zeph has been awarded the largest annual global prize for teachers, the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2023,S1 million. “Her contribution to education has touched countless lives and earned her numerous awards, recognizing her as a true change-maker and advocate for women’s rights and children’s education around the world,” said the official citation. Love is the language that everybody can understand. Love is the language that has no boundaries for religion or financial background. Love is everywhere and everyone needs love. 24. Why did Sister Zeph set up a school in her hometown? A. To live her dream. B. To meet her parents’ wishes. C. To raise money for her exam fee. D. To gain support from an organization. 25. What does the underlined word “pampered” in Para 3 mean? A. Let go of. B. Taken control of. C. Treated differently. D. Looked after kindly. 26. What do you think of Sister Zeph? A. Emotional and creative. B. Considerate and determined. C. Carefree and independent. D. Open-minded and humorous. 27. What may the author convey according to the passage? A. Love is universal and vital. B. Hard work pays off in no time. C. Education is tough and demanding. D. A small change makes a big difference. C “Is the glass half empty or half full?” This old English saying has long been used to tell a pessimist from an optimist. For most young people today, the answer is usually “half full”, because we have been taught that a positive attitude towards life is one of the primary keys to success. However, is this necessarily a good thing? Recent studies indicate that it all depends. There is such a thing as too much positivity. It happens when someone remains in a happy and positive state and ignores any bad and negative emotions across all situations. But as a matter of fact, it is normal for us to experience any emotions. The death of a pet or loved one, a low score on a test, or a mountain of new homework should lead to emotions such as sadness, frustration and anger. If we hide these emotions just because we want to look optimistic in front of our friends and family, they can build up inside of us and end up erupting in unexpected ways. There is new evidence to suggest that many of these overly positive people are at a risk of developing drug or alcohol addictions as well as other psychological problems. Aside from the personal emotional impacts, this attitude can also have a negative effect on the people around you. Imagine having had a bad day, and wanting to talk about it with your friend. However, instead of listening to your problems and sympathizing with you, they simply told you to “be positive” and give you the impression that your problems are being completely ignored. Just take everything as it comes and express how you really feel. This makes you human, and your true friends will always stick by you. So my simple advice to you is to do what gives you the best “attitude” in life, whatever for you that might be. Regardless of whether a glass is half-empty or half-full, it nonetheless still has space to fill. 28. Why does the writer mention the glass at the beginning of the text? A. To give some evidence. B. To introduce the topic. C. To present an argument. D. To explain his ideas. 29. What is the writer’s attitude to the person who remains positive across all situations? A. Negative. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. 30. What is the main idea of paragraph 3? A. The cause of overly positivity. B. The prevention of overly positivity. C. The bad effect of overly positivity on others. D. The bad impacts of overly positivity on personal emotion. 31. Which of the following may the writer agree with? A. Positivity is the key to success. B. We needn’t stay positive all the time. C. There isn’t such a thing as overly positive. D. Positivity always does a harm effect to our lives. D From the loss of wildlife to rising sea levels, we’re all well aware of the problems that climate change could cause. But while it may seem like such issues won’t affect most of us directly, it looks like future generations could grow up without something that many of us now take for granted: chocolate. According to an essay published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, changes to the climate in the regions that produce cacao--the plant from which chocolate is produced--may mean that it will soon become extinct. Most of the world’s cacao grows in countries close to the equator (赤道), with over half of it growing in the African nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast. It’s predicted that by 2050, climate change will have accelerated the rate at which temperatures in these countries rise, making it extremely difficult for cacao to grow there. The problem doesn’t lie in increased heat, however, but in lower humidity(湿度), as it’s believed that rainfall will stay at the same level if the temperature rises. “In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, it’s unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to offset the moisture (水分) loss, “ Michon Scott, the essay’s author, wrote. To help fight this problem, researchers from Berkeley University in the US are working on changing the DNA of cacao plants to allow them to survive in dryer conditions by using gene editing technology, according to US News. In the meantime, US company Mars, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of chocolate products, announced in January that it would spend $1 billion to help reduce the effects of climate change. “This is a world issue and it requires everyone to work together,” Mars spokesperson Barry Parkin told Business Insider. The message here is that if we all do our part, we may be able to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. Or if we’re unlucky, chocolate will become a thing of the past. 32. What could make it hard for cacao to grow around the equator in the future? A. the higher temperatures there B. the higher humidity there C. the increase in rainfall there D. the moisture loss in the soil there 33. What did Barry Parkin suggest? A. thousand-mile journey begins with the first step. B. Always prepare for a rainy day. C. United we stand; divided we fall. D. Wish for the best; prepare for the worst. 34. What can we learn from the passage? A. UC Berkeley is trying to find a substitute for cacao. B. Cacao can only be found in most African countries. C. Climate changes can be controlled if we are lucky. D. Mars will financially support the fight against climate changes. 35. What may be the best title of this text? A. Chocolate could become history B. Work together to fight climate change C. How do we grow cacao in the future? D. The history of chocolate. 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) Many a time when you are absorbed in the plots of TV series, you may wonder in your mind what if your story is put on the screen. The biggest challenge to overcome lies in how to deliver your story. ___36___ Know your audience. ___37___ Likewise (类似地), your friends might find a story about your work boring. Keep your audience in mind and tell them a story that appeals to their interest. With people you know well, some jokes might be all right. With people you don’t know well, keep your stories as least likely to embarrass someone as possible. ___38___ While you may practice delivering your story for many times, try not to deliver your story as if you were reading off the paper like a robot. Be cautious of the way you speak, make your delivery seem authentic (真实的) and add some personal touches to it. Instead of trying to be perfect, give yourself some room to improvise (即兴创作). Make your story more engaging. When you speak as a certain character in your story, use a different voice to make it clear that the very character is speaking instead of another. As your story develops, make changes to your voice so that the audience can get engaged. ___39___ At serious points, slow your delivery to put your listeners on the edges of their seats. Make comfortable eye contact. Maintaining eye contact helps. ___40___ Look at someone for a few seconds, then make eye contact with the next person. Glancing between people or shifting your eyes too much can seem untrustworthy, while holding eye contact with one person for too long can make him or her uncomfortable. A. Be mindful of your speech. B. Below are some essential techniques. C. Here are must-dos for TV producers. D. Quicken your pace to describe action scenes. E. However, you should find the delicate balance. F Practice your speech multiple times before delivering. G. Amusing incidents of your friends deserve no spot at job interviews. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Tina and Josh Fey were both relaxing on the beach when the 10-foot Mako shark straightly made for the shore. Realizing what happened to the shark, the couple ___41___ contacted(联系) authorities (官方) to let them ___42___ the shark had been washed ashore. Then Josh decided to take ___43___ into his own hands once he realized the shark may have just needed a push back into the ___44___ . Following a couple of ___45___ attempts on his own, three additional beachgoers chose to___46___ . People in the distance noticed the distressed (苦恼的) Mako shark ___47___ and thrashed (扑打) the beach. At one point, it___48___ the rescuers aside. Eventually, they managed to pull it to ___49___ water. After a few moments to restore（恢复）, the shark swam away, and the eyewitnesses gave the four men a burst of ____50____ . Josh expressed his ____51____ to the guys for their assistance. If it wasn’t for them, he would not be able to ____52____her. It was estimated that the shark was approximately 600 pounds. The shark was so ____53____ that it took the four of them to enter into the water. Often whoever comes to beaches sees the distressed ____54____ on the shore, such as sea turtles, whales, sharks or anything like that. What we need to do is to try our best to help them out, ____55____ them to the sea. 41. A. immediately B. suddenly C. definitely D. legally 42. A. observe B. confirm C. know D. analyse 43. A. ideas B. beliefs C. hopes D. matters 44. A. shore B. river C. sand D. water 45. A. unforgettable B. unsuccessful C. impossible D. irregular 46. A. make a wish B. lend a hand C. give an account D. take a rest 47. A. roared（吼叫） B. sped C. struggled D. rolled 48. A. threw B. pulled C. squeezed（挤压） D. put 49. A. higher B. purer C. colder D. deeper 50. A. laughter B. applause C. creativity D. energy 51. A. expectations B. gratitude C. concept D. ambition 52. A. move B. rid C. free D. motivate 53. A. strong B. firm C. giant D. odd 54. A. birds B. animals C. fishes D. humans 55. A. defeating B. threatening C. forcing D. returning 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。 Frugality Is Back In Fashion “If you buy things you do not need, soon you will have to sell things you need.” This is a piece of advice from Warren Buffet, a great financial mind of the 21st century. Many young people today appear to be taking these words very much to heart, ____56____ (especial) in the present economic climate. While the idea of being frugal (节俭的) has long been a part of Eastern culture, the relatively recent growth of wealth in China as well as the case of purchasing ____57____ (lead) to increased consumerism for many across the country. Not only are businesses today offering ____58____ more diverse range of products, but Internet algorithms are also matching our shopping patterns to big data sets—both of which are meant ____59____ (persuade) people into buying more stuff than they need. Yet this increased consumption of goods has been pushing up the prices of certain bare essentials such as housing, transportation and food, ____60____ (force) people to reevaluate their priorities while spending money. It is no wonder that being thrifty is once again becoming a dominant trend ____61____ young people. Despite the annoyances ____62____ (cause) by algorithms, the Internet is flooded with advice on where one can save money as well as good opinions about how they should spend their money. ____63____ makes sense to prioritize goods and services which directly affect your health and well-being, while limiting those ____64____ are fancy, but not entirely necessary. Hopefully, we all fully understand at this point that the resources on this planet are indeed limited. The choice to be frugal is not only good for one’s wallet, but also ____65____ (benefit) to the planet in the long run. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 66. 假如你是李华，你想邀请美国好友John观看京剧表演，但John不在家，请你给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1.你到John家的目的； 2.简要介绍京剧； 3.询问什么时候方便，再约时间。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 At San Fernando Elementary School in Los Angeles, Mrs. Levinson always did something special for her students during the holiday season. This tradition started with Jessie the Elf, a festive doll that brought small gifts to brighten people’s lives amid hardships. Mrs. Levinson knew that many of her students came from low-income families, and some of them even experienced homelessness, hunger, or abuse. She wanted to give them a sense of joy and hope, and show them that someone cared for them. Every morning, the students would find Jessie in a different spot in the classroom, holding a new surprise for them. Sometimes it was a candy cane, sometimes it was a pencil, and sometimes it was a handwritten note of encouragement. The students loved Jessie and looked forward to seeing what she had for them each day. However, an unexpected financial crisis severely impacted Mrs. Levinson’s own resources. Her husband lost his job, and they had to pay for their daughter’s college tuition. Should she continue buying gifts for the kids or pay her heavy mortgage (抵押贷款)? After a brief inner conflict, she chose to sacrifice her own needs and continued the classroom tradition, hoping that the gifts would bring some joy and hope to the kids who had so little. Yet, what happened afterwards made her choice even more challenging. Transitioning to online classes, she discovered a heartbreaking fact: many students couldn’t attend online classes due to the inability to afford household Internet. She felt helpless and frustrated, knowing that they were missing out on their education and their connection with their classmates and teachers. She also worried about their mental health and well-being. Just as Mrs. Levinson felt sad, she had a good idea. She decided to launch a fundraising campaign (筹款活动) on the Nextdoor App, urging neighbors to help students by covering their Internet costs. She explained the situation and asked for donations of any amount. 注意：(1)续写词数应为150个左右; (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 To her surprise, the campaign received much more than the target amount. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As the story spread throughout the community, more and more people were touched by Mrs. Levinson’s kindness and generosity. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1—5 BCCAB 6—10 BACCC 11—15 BABBA 16—20 CABCA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 成都石室阳安学校2024—2025学年上期高2023级半期考试 英语 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the man send a fax to the woman? A. At about 1:30. B. At about 2:30. C. At about 3:30. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hello, this is Ultimate Computers. We would like to fax some information about after-sales service to you. Could you get it now? W: I’m sorry. The fax won’t be working until 2:30. It’s 1:30. Could you try sending it an hour later? M: All right. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the man want to move? A. To be near his company. B. To go to a good school. C. To live in a big house. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: We’re going to move out of our apartment, although it’s near my company and the school. W: I see. With three kids growing up, that apartment is too small. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do tomorrow evening? A. Plan the schedule. B. Have a meeting. C. Meet Mr. Cooper. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: What is the schedule for tomorrow? W: Let me see. You’ll have a meeting with Bill Smith at ten in the morning. Then you’ll have an appointment with Mr. Cooper at seven in the evening. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Christmas gifts. B. A coin collection. C. Family members. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Do you have your Christmas shopping done yet? M: Almost. I got a train model for my son, but I can’t seem to find anything for my wife. She would like a book or a case for her coin collection. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I have to go to the toilet quite frequently. W: Well, it sounds as if you’ve picked up a stomach infection. Let me check your temperature and blood pressure. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What time will the speakers arrive at the hall? A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:35. 7. How does the man feel now? A. Nervous. B. Bored. C. Confident. 【答案】6. B 7. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Honey, your dress looks beautiful! When did you buy it? W: I designed it myself. Are you ready? It’s ten o’clock now. We only have half an hour to get to the hall. M: Don’t worry. Your watch is five minutes fast. Help me with my tie. I’m scared to death. This will be the first time I have made a speech in public. W: Don’t worry. I’ll cheer you on by your side. 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 seems to bother Paul? A. He lost his car keys. B. He forgot to pick up his aunt. C. He can’t drive his car now. 9. Where will the speakers go next? A. The hospital. B. The airport. C. Paul’s house. 【答案】8. C 9. C 【解析】 【原文】W: You look upset. What’s the matter, Paul? M: I locked my keys in the car, but I have to go to the airport to pick up my aunt. W: So, what are you going to do? M: I don’t know. Could I borrow your car for a few hours? W: I’m sorry, but I need to drive it to the hospital this afternoon. Do you have spare keys at home? I could drive you home now. M: Yes. That will be great. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What is the woman? A. An actress. B. A reporter. C. A hostess. 11. What should the interviewer do first in the telephone interview? A. Write down the questions. B. Make a self-introduction to the interviewee. C. Tell the interviewee the purpose of the interview. 12. What is important to the interviewer while listening? A. Taking notes carefully. B. Sharing opinions. C. Stopping talking. 【答案】10. C 11. B 12. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, everyone. Today, we’re glad to invite Mr. Hunter to our show. He has been a journalist since twenty years old. He’s going to share something about the telephone interview with us. M: Hi! To conduct a telephone interview, first, you need to get everything ready before the interview. Write down the questions you want to ask and make sure you won’t miss anything important. W: OK. What else shall we do? M: Well, when you do the interview, the first thing to do is tell them your name and workplace. W: But what if they are too busy with their work? M: That’s a very good question. You can tell them the purpose of the interview before they hang up. W: Then I can start the interview if they agree to give it, right? M: Yes, but be sure to take notes carefully and quickly while listening. W: OK. Thank you very much, Mr. Hunter. 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. How many Canadian cities are larger than Quebec? A. 7. B. 8. C. 9. 14. Which season is the most beautiful in Quebec according to Nancy? A. Spring. B. Fall. C. Winter. 15. What language do most people speak in Quebec? A. French. B. English. C. Spanish. 16. What is Nancy’s favorite city? A. Paris. B. Quebec. C. New York. 【答案】13. B 14. B 15. A 16. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Miss Nancy, I’ve heard that you worked in Quebec for about four years before you came to Paris. Can you tell me something about Quebec? W: Well, of course. The city of Quebec is the capital of Quebec Province. It lies in the northern part of Canada. It’s the ninth biggest city in the country. M: I see. What’s the climate like there? W: Oh, it’s very comfortable. It’s fairly warm in spring, and in summer it’s mostly bright and sunny. Fall is the most beautiful season. It’s the time to see red maple leaves. Winter in Quebec is a bit long, usually lasting about six months. In winter you can see snow everywhere, and the whole world turns white. M: I can imagine that. Now please tell me something about the people there. W: The people in the city are mostly French-Canadians, and about 95% of them only speak French. They enjoy a better life and live longer than most people in other parts of the world. M: Wow, it’s such a good place. You must miss it very much, don’t you? W: Yes, but not very often. I was born in New York, and was also brought up there, so I think it’s the best place to live and work. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What is the great news about Alice Green? A. She’s got a promotion. B. She’s moved to a big city. C. She’s just found a well-paid job. 18. What did Alice Green do for the company last year? A. She set up a new department. B. She helped increase the sales. C. She developed a new product. 19. What do people in the speaker’s company care about most? A. High technologies. B. Sales figures. C. Public praise. 20. What will Alice Green probably do next? A. Give a speech. B. Change her office. C. Meet some customers. 【答案】17. A 18. B 19. C 20. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, everyone. I have great news to report. Recently, Alice Green was given a higher position in our company with higher pay. Congratulations to her! As her boss, I’ve seen her work for our company for a number of years, and things have gone quite well. First, she helped our sales department increase sales by 200% last year. Before that, we only earned 1,500,000 dollars a year. We have advertised and promoted our products at trade shows, on TV and in the newspaper, and customers really enjoyed our products and they were satisfied with our service, too. Our company has become better known, not only in our area but also in other cities. All of us know that what people say about our business to their family and friends is most important to our company. Any high technologies can’t compare with it. Besides increased sales, Alice has established a good working relationship with her colleagues. She recognizes others’ abilities and respects others’ opinions. I believe she has the ability to lead the sales department in the right direction. Therefore, she deserves the promotion and pay raise. OK, let’s welcome Alice Green to speak to us. 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) A Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire Longleat is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Giant lanterns take the shape of some of the park’s animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter’s book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth. There is also a 20-metre-high birthday cake. • £ 27.85, adult/ £ 20.65, child/ under-threes, free. • 15 Dec. to 2 Jan. Festival of Light, Enchanted Park, Gateshead Enchanted Park is an interactive walk through Saltwell Park, just south of the town centre, along a trail (小径) of light with performances and sculptures. The story being told is a Midwinter Night’s Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops. • £ 8, adult/ £ 2, child/ under-fours, free. • 11-27 Dec. Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, Surrey The garden is glowing with giant lighted flowers. Some of the trees are brilliant, too. The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and displays (陈列) seasonal plants. There are lanterns around the lake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice. • £ 9.90, adult/ £ 3.60, child. • 20 Dec. to 2 Jan. Christinas at Kew Gardens, London Kew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical twist, as the mile-long trail through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the garden’s oldest and tallest trees are also beautifully lit along the way. • £ 16, adult/ £ 10, child/ £ 48, family/ under-fours free. • 24 Dec. to 2 Jan. 21. What can people do in Enchanted Park? A. Visit Shakespeare’s house. B. Listen to a wonderful tale. C. Enjoy hot chocolate and apple juice. D. Play the part of Santa. 22. Which place will attract children fond of fictional animal characters? A. Longleat Safari Park. B. Enchanted Park. C. RHS Wisley. D. Kew Gardens. 23. How much is the admission to Kew Gardens for Mr. Green and his 3-year-old kid? A. £ 10. B. £ 16. C. £ 26. D. £ 48. 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个公园的游园特色节目、游园时间及门票价格。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据小标题Festival of Light, Enchanted Park, Gateshead中的“The story being told is a Midwinter Night’s Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops. (这个故事是《仲冬夜的故事》，灵感来自莎士比亚逝世400周年。 游客们可以和圣诞老人一起听故事和唱歌，还可以参加装饰工作坊。)”可知在Enchanted公园，人们可以听有趣的故事，选B。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据小标题Festival of Light, Enchanted Park, Gateshead中的“Giant lanterns take the shape of some of the park’s animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter’s book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth. (巨大的灯笼是公园里一些动物的形状，还有比阿特丽克斯·波特书中的很多人物，比如彼得兔、杰迈玛水坑鸭、松鼠纳特金，以纪念作者诞辰150周年。)”可知Longleat Safari公园可以吸引喜欢虚拟动物角色的孩子，选A。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据小标题Christinas at Kew Gardens, London中“£ 16, adult/ £ 10, child/ £ 48, family/ under-fours free.”可知成年人门票16，四岁以下儿童免费，所以16+0=16，选B。 B As a student growing up in Pakistan, Riffat Arif, now known to all as Sister Zeph, dreamed of a teacher who gives respect and love to children with no difference. She would be that teacher. So, in 1997, at the age of just 13, she founded a school in the courtyard of her home, free to all. Children were to be treated with love and respect; beatings were not allowed. Her parents were not in a position to help her. So at 13, she learned to do embroidery (刺绣). That was the first income she started generating to support her cause. She would work 8 hours a day, teach her students 4 hours and teach herself 4 hours. She never went back to any institution. She would prepare for exams, take her exam fee to the institution and get a degree. That’s how she got two master’s degrees, in political science and history. She would take the little children in her lap and she would teach them that way. When a teacher shows such affection to the children, they feel protected, they feel like they are not far from home, they are just with another mother. She wanted teachers to be like that. She wanted children to be pampered and have a good childhood. They are like rose petals (花瓣), and we should treat them like that. And now, selected from over 7,000 nominations from 130 countries, Sister Zeph has been awarded the largest annual global prize for teachers, the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2023,S1 million. “Her contribution to education has touched countless lives and earned her numerous awards, recognizing her as a true change-maker and advocate for women’s rights and children’s education around the world,” said the official citation. Love is the language that everybody can understand. Love is the language that has no boundaries for religion or financial background. Love is everywhere and everyone needs love. 24. Why did Sister Zeph set up a school in her hometown? A. To live her dream. B. To meet her parents’ wishes. C. To raise money for her exam fee. D. To gain support from an organization. 25. What does the underlined word “pampered” in Para 3 mean? A. Let go of. B. Taken control of. C. Treated differently. D. Looked after kindly. 26. What do you think of Sister Zeph? A. Emotional and creative. B. Considerate and determined. C. Carefree and independent. D. Open-minded and humorous. 27. What may the author convey according to the passage? A. Love is universal and vital. B. Hard work pays off in no time. C. Education is tough and demanding. D. A small change makes a big difference. 【答案】24 A 25. D 26. B 27. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Riffat Arif投身孩子们的教育，并且为了这一梦想不断努力的故事。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“As a student growing up in Pakistan, Riffat Arif, now known to all as Sister Zeph, dreamed of a teacher who gives respect and love to children with no difference. She would be that teacher. So, in 1997, at the age of just 13, she founded a school in the courtyard of her home, free to all. (里法特·阿里夫是一名在巴基斯坦长大的学生，现在大家都称她为“泽夫修女”。她梦想有一位老师能一视同仁地尊重和爱护孩子们。她就是那个老师。因此，1997年，年仅13岁的她在自家院子里创办了一所学校，对所有人免费开放。)”可知，泽弗修女要在她的家乡办一所学校是为了实现她的梦想。故选A。 【25题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“and have a good childhood”以及“They are like rose petals (花瓣), and we should treat them like that. (它们就像玫瑰花瓣，我们应该那样对待他们。)”可知，把孩子比喻成玫瑰花瓣，说明应该悉心照料孩子，让他们有一个美好的童年。故划线词意思是“悉心照料”。故选D。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Her parents were not in a position to help her. So at 13, she learned to do embroidery(刺绣). That was the first income she started generating to support her cause. She would work 8 hours a day, teach her students 4 hours and teach herself 4 hours. She never went back to any institution. She would prepare for exams, take her exam fee to the institution and get a degree. That’s how she got two master’s degrees, in political science and history. (她的父母无法帮助她。13岁时，她学会了刺绣。这是她为支持自己的事业而赚取的第一笔收入。她每天工作8小时，教学生4小时，教自己4小时。她再也没有回到任何机构。她会准备考试，带着考试费去学校拿到学位。这就是她获得政治学和历史学两个硕士学位的原因。)”以及第四段“She would take the little children in her lap and she would teach them that way. When a teacher shows such affection to the children, they feel protected, they feel like they are not far from home, they are just with another mother. She wanted teachers to be like that. She wanted children to be pampered and have a good childhood. They are like rose petals (花瓣), and we should treat them like that. (她会把小孩子抱在腿上，用这种方式教他们。当老师对孩子们表现出这样的感情时，他们会感到被保护，他们会觉得自己离家不远，他们只是和另一个母亲在一起。她希望老师也能这样。她希望孩子们得到悉心照料，有一个美好的童年。它们就像玫瑰花瓣，我们应该那样对待它们。)”可知，泽弗修女体贴且意志坚定。故选B。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Love is the language that everybody can understand. Love is the language that has no boundaries for religion or financial background. Love is everywhere and everyone needs love. (爱是一种人人都懂的语言。爱是一种语言，不受宗教和经济背景的限制。爱无处不在，每个人都需要爱。)”可知，作者想要表达爱是普遍的，也是至关重要的。故选A。 C “Is the glass half empty or half full?” This old English saying has long been used to tell a pessimist from an optimist. For most young people today, the answer is usually “half full”, because we have been taught that a positive attitude towards life is one of the primary keys to success. However, is this necessarily a good thing? Recent studies indicate that it all depends. There is such a thing as too much positivity. It happens when someone remains in a happy and positive state and ignores any bad and negative emotions across all situations. But as a matter of fact, it is normal for us to experience any emotions. The death of a pet or loved one, a low score on a test, or a mountain of new homework should lead to emotions such as sadness, frustration and anger. If we hide these emotions just because we want to look optimistic in front of our friends and family, they can build up inside of us and end up erupting in unexpected ways. There is new evidence to suggest that many of these overly positive people are at a risk of developing drug or alcohol addictions as well as other psychological problems. Aside from the personal emotional impacts, this attitude can also have a negative effect on the people around you. Imagine having had a bad day, and wanting to talk about it with your friend. However, instead of listening to your problems and sympathizing with you, they simply told you to “be positive” and give you the impression that your problems are being completely ignored. Just take everything as it comes and express how you really feel. This makes you human, and your true friends will always stick by you. So my simple advice to you is to do what gives you the best “attitude” in life, whatever for you that might be. Regardless of whether a glass is half-empty or half-full, it nonetheless still has space to fill. 28. Why does the writer mention the glass at the beginning of the text? A. To give some evidence. B. To introduce the topic. C. To present an argument. D. To explain his ideas. 29. What is the writer’s attitude to the person who remains positive across all situations? A. Negative. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. 30. What is the main idea of paragraph 3? A. The cause of overly positivity. B. The prevention of overly positivity. C. The bad effect of overly positivity on others. D. The bad impacts of overly positivity on personal emotion. 31. Which of the following may the writer agree with? A. Positivity is the key to success. B. We needn’t stay positive all the time. C. There isn’t such a thing as overly positive. D. Positivity always does a harm effect to our lives. 【答案】28. B 29. A 30. C 31. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了过度积极会对自己和身边的人产生消极影响。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段““Is the glass half empty or half full?” This old English saying has long been used to tell a pessimist from an optimist. For most young people today, the answer is usually “half full”, because we have been taught that a positive attitude towards life is one of the primary keys to success. (“杯子是半空的还是半满的？”这句古老的英语谚语一直被用来区分悲观主义者和乐观主义者。对于今天的大多数年轻人来说，答案通常是“半满”，因为我们一直被教导积极的生活态度是成功的主要关键之一)”和第二段中的“But as a matter of fact, it is normal for us to experience any emotions. The death of a pet or loved one, a low score on a test, or a mountain of new homework should lead to emotions such as sadness, frustration and anger. If we hide these emotions just because we want to look optimistic in front of our friends and family, they can build up inside of us and end up erupting in unexpected ways. There is new evidence to suggest that many of these overly positive people are at a risk of developing drug or alcohol addictions as well as other psychological problems. (但事实上，我们经历任何情绪都是正常的。宠物或爱人去世，考试成绩不佳，或者堆积如山的新作业，这些都应该导致悲伤、沮丧和愤怒等情绪。如果我们仅仅因为想在朋友和家人面前显得乐观而隐藏这些情绪，它们就会在我们内心积聚，最终以意想不到的方式爆发。有新的证据表明，许多过于乐观的人有吸毒或酗酒成瘾的风险，也有其他心理问题。)”及第三段中的“Aside from the personal emotional impacts, this attitude can also have a negative effect on the people around you. (除了对个人情感的影响，这种态度也会对你周围的人产生负面影响。)”可知，作者在第一段提到那杯水是为了引出话题，即过度积极会对自己和身边的人产生消极影响。故选B。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But as a matter of fact, it is normal for us to experience any emotions. The death of a pet or loved one, a low score on a test, or a mountain of new homework should lead to emotions such as sadness, frustration and anger. If we hide these emotions just because we want to look optimistic in front of our friends and family, they can build up inside of us and end up erupting in unexpected ways. There is new evidence to suggest that many of these overly positive people are at a risk of developing drug or alcohol addictions as well as other psychological problems. (但事实上，我们经历任何情绪都是正常的。宠物或爱人去世，考试成绩不佳，或者堆积如山的新作业，这些都应该导致悲伤、沮丧和愤怒等情绪。如果我们仅仅因为想在朋友和家人面前显得乐观而隐藏这些情绪，它们就会在我们内心积聚，最终以意想不到的方式爆发。有新的证据表明，许多过于乐观的人有吸毒或酗酒成瘾的风险，也有其他心理问题)”以及第三段中的“Aside from the personal emotional impacts, this attitude can also have a negative effect on the people around you. Imagine having had a bad day, and wanting to talk about it with your friend. However, instead of listening to your problems and sympathizing with you, they simply told you to “be positive” and give you the impression that your problems are being completely ignored. (除了对个人情感的影响，这种态度也会对你周围的人产生负面影响。想象一下，有一天过得很糟糕，你想和你的朋友谈谈。然而，他们不是倾听你的问题，同情你，而是简单地告诉你要“积极”，给你的印象是你的问题完全被忽视了)”可知，作者在这两段分别阐述了过度积极对自己和身边的人的消极影响。可知，作者对于在任何情况下都保持积极状态的人持不赞同的态度。故选A。 【30题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“Aside from the personal emotional impacts, this attitude can also have a negative effect on the people around you.(除了对个人情感的影响，这种态度也会对你周围的人产生负面影响。)”可知，第三段主要介绍了过度积极会对周围的人产生消极影响。故选C。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第三段中的“Aside from the personal emotional impacts, this attitude can also have a negative effect on the people around you. (除了对个人情感的影响，这种态度也会对你周围的人产生负面影响。)”可知，本文主要介绍了过度积极会对自己和身边的人产生消极影响。由此可推知，作者可能会赞同“We needn’t stay positive all the time. (我们不需要时刻保持积极)”这一观点。故选B。 D From the loss of wildlife to rising sea levels, we’re all well aware of the problems that climate change could cause. But while it may seem like such issues won’t affect most of us directly, it looks like future generations could grow up without something that many of us now take for granted: chocolate. According to an essay published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, changes to the climate in the regions that produce cacao--the plant from which chocolate is produced--may mean that it will soon become extinct. Most of the world’s cacao grows in countries close to the equator (赤道), with over half of it growing in the African nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast. It’s predicted that by 2050, climate change will have accelerated the rate at which temperatures in these countries rise, making it extremely difficult for cacao to grow there. The problem doesn’t lie in increased heat, however, but in lower humidity(湿度), as it’s believed that rainfall will stay at the same level if the temperature rises. “In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, it’s unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to offset the moisture (水分) loss, “ Michon Scott, the essay’s author, wrote. To help fight this problem, researchers from Berkeley University in the US are working on changing the DNA of cacao plants to allow them to survive in dryer conditions by using gene editing technology, according to US News. In the meantime, US company Mars, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of chocolate products, announced in January that it would spend $1 billion to help reduce the effects of climate change. “This is a world issue, and it requires everyone to work together,” Mars spokesperson Barry Parkin told Business Insider. The message here is that if we all do our part, we may be able to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. Or if we’re unlucky, chocolate will become a thing of the past. 32. What could make it hard for cacao to grow around the equator in the future? A. the higher temperatures there B. the higher humidity there C. the increase in rainfall there D. the moisture loss in the soil there 33. What did Barry Parkin suggest? A. thousand-mile journey begins with the first step. B. Always prepare for a rainy day. C. United we stand; divided we fall. D. Wish for the best; prepare for the worst. 34. What can we learn from the passage? A. UC Berkeley is trying to find a substitute for cacao. B. Cacao can only be found in most African countries. C. Climate changes can be controlled if we are lucky. D. Mars will financially support the fight against climate changes. 35. What may be the best title of this text? A. Chocolate could become history B. Work together to fight climate change C. How do we grow cacao in the future? D. The history of chocolate. 【答案】32. D 33. C 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是气候变化可能导致可可树的灭绝，巧克力可能会成为历史。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“The problem doesn’t lie in increased heat, however, but in lower humidity, as it’s believed that rainfall will stay at the same level if the temperature rises.（然而，问题并不在于气温升高，而在于湿度较低，因为据信，如果气温升高，降雨量将保持在同一水平。）”和第六段的““In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, it’s unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to offset the moisture loss, “ Michon Scott, the essay’s author, wrote.（“换句话说，随着高温从土壤和植物中挤出更多的水分，降雨量不太可能增加到足以抵消水分流失的程度，”该论文的作者米琼·斯科特(Michon Scott)写道。）”可知，让可可豆在未来难以在赤道附近生长的原因是那里土壤中的水分流失，故选D。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“The message here is that if we all do our part, we may be able to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. Or if we’re unlucky, chocolate will become a thing of the past.（这里传递的信息是，如果我们都尽自己的一份力量，我们也许能够阻止气候变化的一些最糟糕的影响。如果我们运气不好，巧克力就会成为过去式。）”可知，巴里·帕金的建议是我们大家要一起努力，也就是“合则存，分则亡”，故选C。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段的“In the meantime, US company Mars, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of chocolate products, announced in January that it would spend $1 billion to help reduce the effects of climate change.（与此同时，全球最大的巧克力产品制造商之一美国玛氏公司于今年1月宣布，将斥资10亿美元帮助减少气候变化的影响。）”可知，Mars将在财政上支持对抗气候变化。故选D。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第三段“According to an essay published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, changes to the climate in the regions that produce cacao--the plant from which chocolate is produced--may mean that it will soon become extinct.（根据美国国家海洋和大气管理局发表的一篇文章，生产可可(巧克力的原料)的地区的气候变化可能意味着可可很快会灭绝。）”可知，本文主要讲的是气候变化可能导致可可树的灭绝，巧克力可能会成为历史，因此最好的题目是A选项“Chocolate could become history（巧克力可能会成为历史）”，故选A。 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) Many a time when you are absorbed in the plots of TV series, you may wonder in your mind what if your story is put on the screen. The biggest challenge to overcome lies in how to deliver your story. ___36___ Know your audience. ___37___ Likewise (类似地), your friends might find a story about your work boring. Keep your audience in mind and tell them a story that appeals to their interest. With people you know well, some jokes might be all right. With people you don’t know well, keep your stories as least likely to embarrass someone as possible. ___38___ While you may practice delivering your story for many times, try not to deliver your story as if you were reading off the paper like a robot. Be cautious of the way you speak, make your delivery seem authentic (真实的) and add some personal touches to it. Instead of trying to be perfect, give yourself some room to improvise (即兴创作). Make your story more engaging. When you speak as a certain character in your story, use a different voice to make it clear that the very character is speaking instead of another. As your story develops, make changes to your voice so that the audience can get engaged. ___39___ At serious points, slow your delivery to put your listeners on the edges of their seats. Make comfortable eye contact. Maintaining eye contact helps. ___40___ Look at someone for a few seconds, then make eye contact with the next person. Glancing between people or shifting your eyes too much can seem untrustworthy, while holding eye contact with one person for too long can make him or her uncomfortable. A. Be mindful of your speech. B. Below are some essential techniques. C. Here are must-dos for TV producers. D. Quicken your pace to describe action scenes. E. However, you should find the delicate balance. F. Practice your speech multiple times before delivering. G. Amusing incidents of your friends deserve no spot at job interviews. 【答案】36. B 37. G 38. A 39. D 40. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了讲好故事的技巧，包括了解听众，谨慎选择说话方式，使故事更吸引人，以及进行令人舒适的眼神交流等。 【36题详解】 前文“Many a time when you are absorbed in the plots of TV series, you may wonder in your mind what if your story is put on the screen. The biggest challenge to overcome lies in how to deliver your story.(很多时候，当你全神贯注于电视剧的情节时，你可能会想，如果你的故事被搬上银幕会怎么样？要克服的最大挑战在于如何传达你的故事。)”提到你在很多时候沉浸在电视剧的情节中时，可能会在脑海中设想将自己的故事搬上荧屏，而最大的障碍就是如何讲述自己的故事。同时结合下文所提及的“讲述自己的故事”的一些技巧可知，B项“Below are some essential techniques.(下面是一些基本的技巧。)”可以引导读者继续阅读下去，了解将要介绍的一些“讲述自己的故事”的关键技巧，符合语境。故选B。 【37题详解】 根据本段的小标题“Know your audience.(了解你的听众。)”可知，本段说的是要了解自己的听众群体。根据空后的“Likewise, your friends might find a story about your work boring. (同样的，你的朋友可能会觉得关于你工作的故事很无聊。)”中的Likewise可知，空处与下文之间是顺承关系，都是在举例说明如何选择让听众感兴趣的故事。分析选项可知，G项“Amusing incidents of your friends deserve no spot at job interviews. (你朋友的趣事不应该出现在工作面试中。)”符合语境，且其中的your friends与下文中的your friends相呼应。故选G。 【38题详解】 空处应填入本段的小标题。本段“While you may practice delivering your story for many times, try not to deliver your story as if you were reading off the paper like a robot. Be cautious of the way you speak, make your delivery seem authentic (真实的) and add some personal touches to it. Instead of trying to be perfect, give yourself some room to improvise (即兴创作).(虽然你可能会多次练习讲述你的故事，但尽量不要像机器人一样读报纸一样讲述你的故事。注意你说话的方式，让你的表达看起来真实，并加入一些个人风格。不要试图做到完美，给自己一些即兴发挥的空间。)”说你在讲述故事时不要像机器人一样照着纸念，而是要注意自己的说话方式，使自己的表达更加真实。分析选项可知，A项“Be mindful of your speech.(注意你的讲话。)”提到要谨慎选择说话方式，符合下文强调的“避免机械化和不真实的表达”。故选A。 【39题详解】 根据上文中的“As your story develops, make changes to your voice so that the audience can get engaged. (随着故事的发展，改变你的声音，这样观众就能投入其中。)”可知，本段建议随着故事的发展来改变你的声音，这样听众就能沉浸其中。分析选项可知，D项“Quicken your pace to describe action scenes.(描述动作场面时要加快语速。)”符合语境，与空后一句都是对上文的举例说明。D项中的Quicken与下文中的slow形成对比。故选D。 【40题详解】 根据本段的小标题“Make comfortable eye contact. (进行舒适的眼神交流。)”可知，本段建议保持令人舒适的眼神接触。下文中的“Glancing between people or shifting your eyes too much can seem untrustworthy, while holding eye contact with one person for too long can make him or her uncomfortable. (在两个人之间扫一眼或频繁地转移眼睛会让人觉得不值得信任，而与一个人保持眼神接触的时间过长会让对方感到不舒服。)”提到，要避免过于频繁地转移视线或者过度注视某个人。分析选项可知，E项“However, you should find the delicate balance. (然而，你应该找到微妙的平衡。)”强调需要找到恰当的平衡点，以保持良好的眼神接触，符合语境。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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Tina and Josh Fey were both relaxing on the beach when the 10-foot Mako shark straightly made for the shore. Realizing what happened to the shark, the couple ___41___ contacted(联系) authorities (官方) to let them ___42___ the shark had been washed ashore. Then Josh decided to take ___43___ into his own hands once he realized the shark may have just needed a push back into the ___44___ . Following a couple of ___45___ attempts on his own, three additional beachgoers chose to___46___ . People in the distance noticed the distressed (苦恼的) Mako shark ___47___ and thrashed (扑打) the beach. At one point, it___48___ the rescuers aside. Eventually, they managed to pull it to ___49___ water. After a few moments to restore（恢复）, the shark swam away, and the eyewitnesses gave the four men a burst of ____50____ . Josh expressed his ____51____ to the guys for their assistance. If it wasn’t for them, he would not be able to ____52____her. It was estimated that the shark was approximately 600 pounds. The shark was so ____53____ that it took the four of them to enter into the water. Often whoever comes to beaches sees the distressed ____54____ on the shore, such as sea turtles, whales, sharks or anything like that. What we need to do is to try our best to help them out, ____55____ them to the sea. 41. A. immediately B. suddenly C. definitely D. legally 42. A. observe B. confirm C. know D. analyse 43. A. ideas B. beliefs C. hopes D. matters 44. A. shore B. river C. sand D. water 45. A. unforgettable B. unsuccessful C. impossible D. irregular 46. A. make a wish B. lend a hand C. give an account D. take a rest 47. A. roared（吼叫） B. sped C. struggled D. rolled 48. A. threw B. pulled C. squeezed（挤压） D. put 49. A. higher B. purer C. colder D. deeper 50. A. laughter B. applause C. creativity D. energy 51. A. expectations B. gratitude C. concept D. ambition 52. A. move B. rid C. free D. motivate 53. A. strong B. firm C. giant D. odd 54. A. birds B. animals C. fishes D. humans 55. A. defeating B. threatening C. forcing D. returning 【答案】41. A 42. C 43. D 44. D 45. B 46. B 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. B 51. B 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文叙述了一对夫妇和其他游客一起成功帮助受困鲨鱼返回海洋的故事，以及在海滩上帮助搁浅动物的重要性。 【41题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：意识到鲨鱼发生了什么事，这对夫妇立即联系了当局，让他们知道鲨鱼被冲上岸了。A. immediately立即；B. suddenly突然地；C. definitely确定地；D. legally合法地。根据上文“when the 10-foot Mako shark straightly made for the shore.”可知，情况紧急，所以这对夫妇立即联系了当局。故选A项。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：意识到鲨鱼发生了什么事，这对夫妇立即联系了当局，让他们知道鲨鱼被冲上岸了。A. observe观察；B. confirm确认；C. know知道； D. analyse分析。根据上文“ contacted authorities to let them”可知，这对夫妇立即联系了当局，让他们知道鲨鱼被冲上岸了。故选C项。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来，乔希意识到鲨鱼可能只是需要有人把它推回水里，于是他决定自己解决问题。A. ideas观点；B. beliefs信念；C. hopes希望；D. matters问题。根据上文“Tina and Josh Fey were both relaxing on the beach when the 10-foot Mako shark straightly made for the shore.”可知，鲨鱼遇到了问题，所以乔希决定自己解决问题。故选D项。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来，乔希意识到鲨鱼可能只是需要有人把它推回水里，于是他决定自己解决问题。A. shore海岸；B. river河流；C. sand沙子；D. water水。根据下文“the water”可知，需要鲨鱼推回水里。故选D项。 【45题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在几次尝试失败后，又有三位海滩游客选择伸出援助之手。A.unforgettable难忘的；B. unsuccessful不成功的；C. impossible不可能的；D. irregular不规则的。根据下文“three additional beachgoers chose to ___6___ ”可知，最初几次尝试失败。故选B项。 【46题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：在几次尝试失败后，又有三位海滩游客选择伸出援助之手。A. make a wish许愿；B. lend a hand帮一把；C. give an account描述；D. take a rest休息。根据下文“If it wasn’t for them”可知，有三位海滩游客选择伸出援助之手。故选B项。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：远处人注意到这条痛苦的灰鲭鲨在海滩上挣扎着。A. roared吼叫；B. sped加速；C. struggled奋斗、挣扎； D. rolled滚动。根据下文“thrashed (扑打) the beach”可知，鲨鱼是正在挣扎。故选C项。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它一度把救援人员抛到一边。A. threw投，抛；B. pulled拉，拽；C. squeezed挤压；D. put放置。根据上文“ thrashed (扑打) the beach.”可知，鲨鱼力量巨大，它一度把救援人员抛到一边。故选A项。 【49题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最后，他们设法把它拉到更深的水域。A. higher较高的；B. purer较纯的；C. colder 较冷的；D. deeper较深的。根据常识可知，鲨鱼生活在深海，所以要把它推到更深的水域。故选D项。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：经过片刻的恢复，鲨鱼游走了，目击者给了这四个人一阵掌声。A. laughter笑；B. applause 掌声，喝彩；C. creativity创造力；D. energy能量。根据上文“the shark swam away”可知，拯救鲨鱼成功，众人鼓掌。故选B项。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：乔希对他们的帮助表示了感谢。A. expectations期望；B. gratitude感激；C. concept概念；D. ambition野心。根据上文“for their assistance”可知，对帮助表示感激。故选B项。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果没有他们，他就无法移动它。A. move移动；B. rid 使……去掉；C. free 释放；D. motivate激励。根据上文“pull”可知，要不是其他人的帮助，凭借自己的力量是无法移动鲨鱼的。故选A项。 【53题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：鲨鱼太大了，他们四个人才把它弄进水里。A. strong强壮的；B. firm坚定的；C. giant巨大的；D. odd古怪的。根据上文“hen the 10-foot Mako shark”可知，鲨鱼巨大。故选C项。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：通常，任何来到海滩的人都会看到岸上痛苦的动物，比如海龟、鲸鱼、鲨鱼或类似的动物。A. birds鸟；B. animals动物；C. fishes鱼；D. humans人类。根据下文“sea turtles, whales, sharks”可知，它们是动物。故选B项。 55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们需要做的是尽我们最大的努力帮助它们，把它们送回大海。A. defeating打败；B. threatening威胁；C. forcing迫使；D. returning返回。根据上文“Eventually, they managed to pull it to”可知，海里的动物属于大海，所以要把它们送回大海。故选D项。 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。 Frugality Is Back In Fashion “If you buy things you do not need, soon you will have to sell things you need.” This is a piece of advice from Warren Buffet, a great financial mind of the 21st century. Many young people today appear to be taking these words very much to heart, ____56____ (especial) in the present economic climate. While the idea of being frugal (节俭的) has long been a part of Eastern culture, the relatively recent growth of wealth in China as well as the case of purchasing ____57____ (lead) to increased consumerism for many across the country. Not only are businesses today offering ____58____ more diverse range of products, but Internet algorithms are also matching our shopping patterns to big data sets—both of which are meant ____59____ (persuade) people into buying more stuff than they need. Yet this increased consumption of goods has been pushing up the prices of certain bare essentials such as housing, transportation and food, ____60____ (force) people to reevaluate their priorities while spending money. It is no wonder that being thrifty is once again becoming a dominant trend ____61____ young people. Despite the annoyances ____62____ (cause) by algorithms, the Internet is flooded with advice on where one can save money as well as good opinions about how they should spend their money. ____63____ makes sense to prioritize goods and services which directly affect your health and well-being, while limiting those ____64____ are fancy, but not entirely necessary. Hopefully, we all fully understand at this point that the resources on this planet are indeed limited. The choice to be frugal is not only good for one’s wallet, but also ____65____ (benefit) to the planet in the long run. 【答案】56. especially 57. has led 58. a 59. to persuade 60. forcing 61. among##for 62. caused 63. It 64. that##which 65. beneficial 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在当前的经济形势下，节俭的生活方式重新流行起来。 【56题详解】 考查副词。句意：如今许多年轻人似乎把这句话牢记在心，尤其是在目前的经济气候下。分析句子可知，空处应用副词修饰介词短语in the present economic climate。故填especially。 【57题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：虽然节俭的观念长期以来一直是东方文化的一部分，但中国相对较新的财富增长以及购买行为导致了全国许多人的消费主义加剧。分析句子结构可知，空处在句中作谓语，根据句意，应用现在完成时，表示过去的动作对现在造成的影响，as well as连接并列主语时，谓语动词单复数与前者保持一致，故空处应用现在完成时，助动词用has。故填has led。 【58题详解】 考查冠词。句意：如今，不仅企业提供了更多样化的产品，而且互联网算法也将我们的购物模式与大数据集相匹配——这两种方式都是为了诱使人们购买比他们需要的更多的东西。固定短语，a range of“一系列”。故填a。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：如今，不仅企业提供了更多样化的产品，而且互联网算法也将我们的购物模式与大数据集相匹配——这两种方式都是为了诱使人们购买比他们需要的更多的东西。固定短语，be meant to do “旨在……”。故填to persuade。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，商品消费的增加推高了住房、交通和食品等某些基本必需品的价格，迫使人们在花钱时重新评估自己的优先事项。分析句子可知，空处应用现在分词做结果状语，表示主句中的动作所产生的自然而然的结果或影响。故填forcing。 【61题详解】 考查介词。句意：毫无疑问，节俭再次成为年轻人中的主流趋势。结合句意可知，空处表示“在……之间(三者或三者以上)”或“对……来说”均可，故应用介词among或for。故填among/for。 【62题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：尽管算法让人烦恼，但互联网上到处都是关于如何省钱的建议，以及如何花钱的好主意。分析句子结构可知，空处在句中作后置定语，与被修饰词annoyances之间构成逻辑上的被动关系，故用过去分词形式。故填caused。 【63题详解】 考查代词。句意：优先考虑直接影响你健康和幸福的商品和服务是有道理的，同时限制那些花哨但不是完全必要的商品和服务。分析句子结构可知，空处应填it作形式主语，后面的不定式做真正的主语，位于句首，首字母大写。故填It。 【64题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：优先考虑直接影响你健康和幸福的商品和服务是有道理的，同时限制那些花哨但不是完全必要的商品和服务。分析句子结构可知，空处应填关系代词引导定语从句，修饰先行词those，并在从句中作主语，结合句意可知，those指的是那些花哨但不是完全必要的商品和服务，故用指代物的关系代词that或which。故填that/which。 【65题详解】 考查形容词。句意：选择节俭不仅对一个人的钱包有好处，而且从长远来看对地球也有益。分析句子可知，空处应用形容词在句中作表语，benefit的形容词形式为beneficial“有益处的”。故填beneficial。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 66. 假如你是李华，你想邀请美国好友John观看京剧表演，但John不在家，请你给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1.你到John家的目的； 2.简要介绍京剧； 3.询问什么时候方便，再约时间。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear John, With the purpose of inviting you to see Beijing Opera with me next week, I came to your apartment this morning, only to find that you were out. Since you have shown a keen interest in Chinese culture since the first day to China, I do believe this is a good chance for you to gain insight into it. Regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China, Beijing Opera is more than just music and singing; it also combines drama, dancing, and martial arts, which makes it one of the most varied art forms in the world. The performers in fascinating costumes perform well-known stories in history to audience. I can tell you more about it when we meet. Please let me know when you will be available and I will buy the tickets in advance. I sincerely hope that you can accept my invitation and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给美国好友John写封邮件，就邀请他观看京剧表演另约时间。 【详解】1.词汇积累 目的：purpose→aim 视为：regard→view 提前：in advance→ahead of time 真诚地：sincerely→genuinely 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The performers in fascinating costumes perform well-known stories in history to audience. 拓展句：The performers who are in fascinating costumes perform well-known stories in history to audience. 【点睛】【高分句型1】With the purpose of inviting you to see Beijing Opera with me next week, I came to your apartment this morning, only to find that you were out.（运用了不定式作结果状语和that引导宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China, Beijing Opera is more than just music and singing; it also combines drama, dancing, and martial arts, which makes it one of the most varied art forms in the world.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 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。 At San Fernando Elementary School in Los Angeles, Mrs. Levinson always did something special for her students during the holiday season. This tradition started with Jessie the Elf, a festive doll that brought small gifts to brighten people’s lives amid hardships. Mrs. Levinson knew that many of her students came from low-income families, and some of them even experienced homelessness, hunger, or abuse. She wanted to give them a sense of joy and hope, and show them that someone cared for them. Every morning, the students would find Jessie in a different spot in the classroom, holding a new surprise for them. Sometimes it was a candy cane, sometimes it was a pencil, and sometimes it was a handwritten note of encouragement. The students loved Jessie and looked forward to seeing what she had for them each day. However, an unexpected financial crisis severely impacted Mrs. Levinson’s own resources. Her husband lost his job, and they had to pay for their daughter’s college tuition. Should she continue buying gifts for the kids or pay her heavy mortgage (抵押贷款)? After a brief inner conflict, she chose to sacrifice her own needs and continued the classroom tradition, hoping that the gifts would bring some joy and hope to the kids who had so little. Yet, what happened afterwards made her choice even more challenging. Transitioning to online classes, she discovered a heartbreaking fact: many students couldn’t attend online classes due to the inability to afford household Internet. She felt helpless and frustrated, knowing that they were missing out on their education and their connection with their classmates and teachers. She also worried about their mental health and well-being. Just as Mrs. Levinson felt sad, she had a good idea. She decided to launch a fundraising campaign (筹款活动) on the Nextdoor App, urging neighbors to help students by covering their Internet costs. She explained the situation and asked for donations of any amount. 注意：(1)续写词数应为150个左右; (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 To her surprise, the campaign received much more than the target amount. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As the story spread throughout the community, more and more people were touched by Mrs. Levinson’s kindness and generosity. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: To her surprise, the campaign received much more than the target amount. Within a week, she raised enough money to provide Internet access for all of her students for the rest of the school year. She was overjoyed and grateful, and so were her students. They were able to restart their online classes and see Jessie again. They thanked Mrs. Levinson and their generous neighbors for making their holiday season brighter. Paragraph 2: As the story spread throughout the community, more and more people were touched by Mrs. Levinson’s kindness and generosity. They wanted to show their appreciation and support for her and her students. Some of them sent her thank-you cards and messages, some of them donated more money and resources, and some of them even offered to volunteer as tutors for the kids. Mrs. Levinson was amazed by the outpouring of love and goodwill from the community. She felt that she had not only helped her students, but also inspired others to help as well. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述 Mrs. Levinson总是为她学生带来一个新的惊喜，而一场突如其来的金融危机严重影响了莱文森夫人自己的资源，所以她决定在Nextdoor应用程序上发起一场筹款活动，敦促邻居通过支付互联网费用来帮助学生能够上网课。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“令她惊讶的是，活动收到的金额远远超过了目标金额。”可以预测续写这段主要内容： Mrs. Levinson筹到足够钱让学生上网课，学生很感激。 ②由第二段首句内容“随着故事在整个社区的传播，越来越多的人被Mrs. Levinson的善良和慷慨所感动。”可以预测续写这段主要内容：更多人伸出援助之手帮助这些学生。 2.续写线索： 收到支助金额——学生顺利上网课——学生表示感激—— 更多人伸出援助之手—— Mrs. Levinson的感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.提供：supply/offer/provide ②.帮助：assist/help/aid ③.鼓舞：encourage/inspire/motivate 情绪类 ①.感激的：grateful/thankful ②.惊讶的：surprised/astonished/amazed/astounded 【点睛】[高分句型1]. Within a week, she raised enough money to provide Internet access for all of her students for the rest of the school year. （运用了不定式作目的状语） [高分句型2].They thanked Mrs. Levinson and their generous neighbors for making their holiday season brighter.（运用了动名词作介词后宾语） [高分句型3]. She felt that she had not only helped her students, but also inspired others to help as well.（运用that引导的宾语从句） 1—5 BCCAB 6—10 BACCC 11—15 BABBA 16—20 CABCA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$