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明德中学2024年下学期期中考试 高一年级英语试卷 2024年11月 时量：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色墨水的签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4. 考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。 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，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A￡19.15. B. ￡9.18 C. ￡9.15. 1. What is the woman going to do? A. Go to a restaurant. B. Cook supper. C. Work overtime. 2. What does the woman ask the man to buy for her? A. Milk. B. Eggs. C. Juice 3 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Father and daughter. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a canteen. B. In a classroom. C. In a store. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Pillows. B. Their daughter. C. Animals. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does Olivia think is the key part of a TV series? A. The plot. B. The leading actors. C. The music. 7. What is the man’s attitude toward Olivia’s idea? A. Supportive. B. Uncertain. C. Disapproving. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does the man suggest Fiona do? A. Buy a gift. B. Wear thick clothes. C. Study with Queenie. 9. When is Fiona going to visit her grandmother? A. This afternoon. B. This evening. C. This weekend. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How does the woman feel about the man’s situation? A. Concerned B. Annoyed. C. Disappointed 11. What caused the man’s car to break down? A. Low quality. B. Frequent use. C. A car accident 12. What will the man do next? A. Go downstairs. B. Pick up his wife. C. Make a cup of coffee. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How old is Molly? A. Three months old. B. Six months old. C. One year old. 14. What seems to bother Sadie most about her business? A. Lack of experience. B. Lack of money. C. Lack of staff. 15. What do we know about Sadie? A. She has two daughters. B. She has helpers taking care of Molly. C. Her office is close to home. 16. What advice does the man give to Sadie in the end? A. Doing some sports. B. Having enough sleep. C. Communicating with her family. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker doing? A. Introducing a teacher. B. Giving a Chinese lesson. C. Recommending a school. 18. Where does Tamer come from? A. America. B. Spain. C. Egypt. 19. Why does Tamer say that culture is the key to teaching language? A. It’s the most interesting part. B He thinks culture is easy to study. C. It helps students see the world. 20. What will be presented in the end? A. A report. B. A video. C. A picture. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15个小题；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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A A family cruise (乘船浏览) offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation. So here are appealing at-sea vacation ideas to consider this winter. Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven Seas Regent Seven Seas’ high-end all-inclusive ships take visitors to world-class destinations across Asia, from Hong Kong to Beijing, aboard the Regent Seven Seas Voyager. Setting off on Dec. 17, this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki, Japan, and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong. As for on-board cuisine, families can choose from a variety of dining options, from fast food at the pool deck to an advanced Italian eatery to a popular steakhouse. Tour Australia with Princess Cruises For a faraway family vacation this winter, consider exploring Australia aboard the Sea Princess. Leaving on Dec. 17, the Sea Princess will take passengers to Airlic Beach, a launching pad to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a wide range of on-board activities, from dance classes to volleyball classes. In the evening, parents and their kids can enjoy kid-friendly movies. Discover Patagonia with Seabourn Seabourn offers one of the most unique family-friendly trips in winter. The amazing journey to Antarctic and Patagonia aboard the Seabourn Quest departs on Nov. 29, and includes a jam-packed agenda. Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. Back on the ship, kids can relax in the hot tub, watch shows, play board games and curl up with a book at the library. 1. What do the family cruises with Regent Seven Seas and Sea Princess have in common? A. They can enjoy waterfalls. B. They set out on Dec. 17. C. They hold dance classes and volleyball classes. D. They provide movies to passengers. 2. What’s the unique characteristic of the cruise with Seabourn? A. It’s kid-friendly. B. It attracts animal lovers. C. It has all kinds of dining choices. D. Kid can play online games. 3. Where can the article possibly be found? A. In a textbook. B. In a novel. C. In a magazine. D. In a paper. B Tall, long-necked giraffes are famous for their spots which are believed to help the animals hide from their enemies. Just like no two humans have the same fingerprints, each giraffe has its own special pattern of spots. However, a Tennessee zoo made headlines recently after it welcomed one of the world’s most uncommon giraffes. On July 31, 2023, a baby giraffe was born at Brights Zoo with light brown fur which is a reticulated giraffe (网纹长颈鹿), one of the four different kinds of giraffes. Unlike most giraffes, she was born without spots, a unique feature of the reticulated giraffe. At six feet tall, this baby giraffe is growing well under her mother’s care. She shows typical baby giraffe behavior, such as eating rocks. Experts said the young giraffe was the only single-colored reticulated giraffe living anywhere on the planet. The last time this happened was 1972 in Japan. A giraffe’s pattern of spots is created when the animal is still growing inside its mother. That means that this giraffe will never have spots. “The new giraffe might not have survived if she had been born in the wild. Being single-colored, she may not be able to hide quite well,” said Mr David Bright, who runs the zoo. “It will easily be a key target for poachers (偷猎者) because she’s so unusual.” Brights Zoo stressed that reticulated giraffes had already become imperiled. In 2018, they were officially listed as “threatened”. Thirty-five years ago, there were 36,000 reticulated giraffes. Now, the number has been cut by more than 50%. Only about 16,000 reticulated giraffes remain. This brown giraffe’s birth is not only a rare and fascinating event, but also an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by giraffes in the wild. By supporting efforts like this, we can contribute to the conservation of these large creatures and ensure their survival for generations to come. 4. What do we learn from the spots of giraffes? A They look like giraffe’s footprints. B. The patterns of the spots are the same. C. They appear on giraffes from time to time. D. They are helpful in guarding against their enemies. 5. What’s unique about the young giraffe born at Brights Zoo? A. She has a large size. B. She has light brown fur. C. She has no spots. D. She likes eating rocks. 6. What does the underlined word “imperiled” mean in paragraph 5? A. Endangered. B. Recognized. C. Rare. D. Abundant. 7. Which word can best describe the birth of the young giraffe? A. Embarrassing. B. Promising. C. Significant. D. Foreseeable. C Imagine a new smartphone product. It works the same way as any other smartphone, but when it is dropped, those cracks that appear after an annoying fall slowly to fade away, and the phone magically repairs itself. A team of researchers led by chemistry professor Takuzo Aida have found a way to create self-repairing plastics that can be used in smartphones, cars and other products. But their new plastics won’t only be used to create unbreakable products, but also help fight against growing wastes harming the planet. 91% of plastics are non-recyclable and filling the Earth with wastes. The increasing plastics in landfills are a growing concern due to their negative environmental impact. In 2019 about only 9% of plastics were recycled globally, leading Japanese scientists to seek to find plastics that can start their own formation or self-repair. The self-repairing plastics are made by adding a tiny amount of a specialized substance into ordinary plastics to hold the monomers (单体) together by hydrogen bonds (氢键). When the new plastics are broken down by heat, instead of being burnt to wastes, the hydrogen bonds mix and allow for the formation of specially shaped monomers to create a foundation for more monomers to rebuild themselves. The team found that their self-healing plastics were able to automatically repair themselves at room temperature over an hour to regain their durability. The team’s work suggests great prospects for the future of plastics. “The technique could lead to the development of a made-to-last plastic that does not need to be recycled,” lead professor Aida said, “and can one day be used in products from smartphones to cars and even buildings.” 8. What is the typical feature of the new plastics? A. They can repair themselves. B. They are costly to produce. C. They are easy to recycle. D. They are beneficial to health. 9. What urged scientists to look for the new plastics? A. Economic decline. B. Industrial problems. C. Environmental concern. D. The Lack of plastics. 10. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us? A. The significance of the new plastics. B. The positive effects of the new plastics. C. The main functions of the new plastics. D. The principle of how the new plastics work. 11. What is Aida’s attitude towards the new plastics? A. Skeptical. B. Negative. C. Approving. D. Neutral. D Travel is predicted to look extremely different in 2070. Take airports for example, paperwork will be a thing of the past. Instead of paper passports, your information will be stored in the cloud. This type of technology won’t just include what we are familiar with today—like fingerprints or face scans—but also your heartbeat, as everyone’s heartbeat is unique. There will be no need to check in. The facial recognition program will instead be able to recognize you, match you with you booked flight and send messages to your phone as you walk through the airport without stopping. Your bags, especially the heavy ones will be sent directly from your train or taxi to the right plane. And that taxi will not be like the ones we know today. People will be expected to travel to the airport—and around their holidays destinations—in eVTOLs, which refers to electric air taxis that can take off and land without a runway. As for the trouble of packing, 3D printers will provide perfect solutions. Simply provide your destinations with your size using a body scan before you fly and, upon arrival, you will find a wardrobe (衣橱) filled with 3D-printed clothes. When you leave, these clothes will be recycled and reprinted for the next tourist. Not only will this solve the problem of packing, but also make holiday fashion more environment-friendly. While the predictions might seem unbelievable now, you only have to look back 50 years to realize it’s all possible. Think back to 1970s when smartphones were just a wild dream. “Google” seemed like a made-up word then, and notebook computers were still almost years away from being invented. Similarly, when we look forward to the next 50 years, the possibilities for development in technology for travel are endless. 12. What can we know about the check-in at the airport in 2070? A. You need to carry your paper passports. B. It must check your booked information at the airport. C. You go through the airport by scanning your fingerprints. D. It is not necessary for you to check in with facial recognition. 13. When you arrive at your destination, which of the following will happen? A. Your luggage will be sent to you by normal taxis. B. Your packing will cause damage to the environment. C. The 3D-printed clothes will be prepared for you. D. A wardrobe full of recycled clothes is waiting for you. 14. Why does the author mention 1970s in the last paragraph? A. To prove the power of the time. B. To express the confidence for travel. C. To describe the inventions are necessary. D. To show the possibility of realizing the predictions. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The future of Air Taxi. B. Predictions for future travel. C. An alternative to future packing. D. The advantages of eVTOLs. 第二节（共5个小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever embarrassed yourself in public and got laughed at? Say have you accidentally knocked over the water when you were talking with someone? ___16___ And it’s okay — you should even have a laugh about them. ___17___ Most of us have insecurities, or feel bad about ourselves because of past misfortune. However, it’s normal to be imperfect. You should stop worrying about having to convince others of your worth or maintaining an ideal image of yourself. You should be honest with yourself about who you. are and accept yourself despite your weaknesses. You won’t be able to laugh at yourself without first accepting yourself. Being a little sceptical about yourself actually helps to promote your confidence. ___18___ And optimistic people tend to be more successful. This is because making fun of ourselves contributes to our mental health and helps lift our mood in the face of difficulties or embarrassment. More importantly, it helps us realize our own weaknesses so we know which areas to do better in. When you laugh at yourself, people will probably like you more because you’ re being real. While laughing at someone else may hurt their feelings even if you didn’t intend to, laughing at yourself does not — you might even bring a smile to their faces. ___19___ People actually appreciate it when you laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself shows that you are being real about your imperfections. Just remember: it is human to make mistakes, and you have to accept yourself just as you are. ___20___ A. Think about some past mistakes you made. B. Don’t worry about losing respect from others. C. Chances are that we all have this kind of experience. D. Past experiences are perfect materials for good jokes. E. Laughing at yourself means accepting who you really are. F. Learn to laugh at yourself and you will be so much happier. G. Usually, people who are able to laugh at themselves are the optimistic ones. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。 The most common question I get asked about being an author is how I get through writer’s block. The answer is simple —stop, close the ___21___, and take a look around. In the last few months, I found myself ___22___ to put pen to paper. So, I ___23___ a train to Cambridge. There’s no specific reason I chose Cambridge; it was more to ___24___ my usual scenery and explore somewhere new. Plus, it meant using my ___25___ mode of transport. There’s something about travelling by train, especially when it comes to finding ___26___ and being able to employ it ___27___. There are plenty of people to observe, which can help with something like ___28___ development, not to mention ___29___ environments that slide by outside your window, which can help with the ____30____. Sometimes, seeing just one small thing can stimulate creativity, and that’s exactly what I’m ____31____. Travelling to Cambridge on a random afternoon, my train ____32____ a high bridge overlooking a village with the rolling fields. A little farther down, there’s a lone house enveloped in the trees. Straight away, my ____33____ starts running. I write thrillers, so I begin to wonder what kind of mystery I might be able to ____34____, set in a village inspired by the one I’d just now seen. Immediately, I have some ____35____ that I can explore further. It isn’t long until I get my laptop out again and start to work. 21. A. window B. gap C. internet D. laptop 22. A. struggling B. hesitating C. hurrying D. desiring 23. A. left B. changed C. booked D. operated 24. A. admire B. paint C. escape D. ruin 25. A. fashionable B. favourite C. adventurous D. troublesome 26. A. strength B. kindness C. assistance D. inspiration 27. A. immediately B. suddenly C. unwillingly D. uncertainly 28. A. custom B. language C. character D. background 29. A. familiar B. diverse C. accessible D. imaginary 30. A. setting B. warning C. heading D. parking 31. A. putting aside B. reacting to C. showing off D. looking for 32. A. strikes B. stops C. crosses D. misses 33. A. train B. brain C. pen D. heart 34. A. avoid B. analyse C. read D. create 35. A. memories B. concepts C. doubts D. opportunities 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。 In ancient China, people thought a lot about beauty. It was not just about _____36_____ (look) good; beauty was also about being good inside. Many ideas about beauty came from Confucian philosophy, _____37_____ taught that inner beauty is more important than looks. In the past, fair skin and delicate features _____38_____ (prefer) because they showed that a person was noble and did not work outside. These ideas _____39_____ (change) over time but still affect today’s ideas about beauty. Women in ancient China used special beauty routines _____40_____ (make) themselves look beautiful. They used things like rice powder for fair skin and natural products for _____41_____ nice look. In different times, _____42_____ people thought about beauty was different. For example, during the Tang Dynasty, a fuller figure was seen as _____43_____ (attract) because it showed health. Later, the Song Dynasty favored a _____44_____ (slim) look. In short, ancient Chinese ideas of beauty were more than skin deep. They mixed the way people looked _____45_____ who they were on the inside. These ideas are still important today. 第三节 单句语法填空（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分） 请在空白处根据中文提示填入教材所学短语，或填入括号内单词的正确形式。 46. The possibilities are endless, and I ________ ________ ________ (相信) your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. (根据汉语提示完成句子) 47. The key to ________ (keep) the peace is regular and honest communication. (所给词的适当形式填空) 48. Last year, I had the opportunity to study at a British secondary school ________________ (作为一位交换生). (根据汉语提示完成句子) 49. You feel ready to be more responsible and make decisions ________________ (独自、独立地). (根据汉语提示完成句子) 50. Everything will________ ________ （结果是） all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood. (根据汉语提示完成句子） 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 51. 你的英国朋友丽莎对即将举行的演讲比赛感到紧张。请写信给她，给出建议和鼓励。要点如下： 1. 表示安慰。 2. 提出建议。 3. 给予鼓励。 Dear Lisa, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 52. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I grew up in a small town where the primary school was ten minutes’ walk from my home. So I would rush back home for lunch. One lunchtime when I was in the fourth grade will always be kept in my mind. I had been picked to be the princess in the school play. However, no matter how smoothly I read lines at home, the moment I stepped onstage, every word escaped me. Finally, my teacher took me aside, explaining in a kind voice, “I had written the narrator’s (旁白) part in the play. Are you willing to change roles?” I had to hold back tears as I nodded, watching helplessly my part go to another girl. I felt too ashamed to tell my mother what happened when I went home for lunch that day. But she sensed I was different, she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard. It was a lovely spring day with the rose vine turning green. Under the huge tree, we could see bunches of yellow dandelions (蒲公英) in the grass as if a painter had touched our landscape with dabs of gold. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion. “I think I’m going to clear all the weeds (草),” she said, pulling it out by its roots. “You see, we’ll have only beautiful roses in this garden.” “But I like dandelions.” I protested. “All flowers are beautiful—even dandelions.” My mother looked at me seriously. “Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn’t it?” She asked thoughtfully. I gave her an approving nod, secretly pleased that the dandelions could survive my mom’s wedding plan. “And that is true of people too,” she continued. “Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that.” Relieved that she had guessed my pain, I couldn’t help breaking into tears. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右： 2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I told her what had happened. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally came the big day. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 明德中学2024年下学期期中考试 高一年级英语试卷 2024年11月 时量：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色墨水的签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4. 考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。 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，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A￡19.15. B. ￡9.18 C. ￡9.15. 1. What is the woman going to do? A. Go to a restaurant. B. Cook supper. C. Work overtime. 2. What does the woman ask the man to buy for her? A. Milk. B. Eggs. C. Juice 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Father and daughter. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a canteen. B. In a classroom. C. In a store. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Pillows. B. Their daughter. C. Animals. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does Olivia think is the key part of a TV series? A. The plot. B. The leading actors. C. The music. 7. What is the man’s attitude toward Olivia’s idea? A. Supportive. B. Uncertain. C. Disapproving. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does the man suggest Fiona do? A. Buy a gift. B. Wear thick clothes. C. Study with Queenie. 9. When is Fiona going to visit her grandmother? A. This afternoon. B. This evening. C. This weekend. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How does the woman feel about the man’s situation? A. Concerned B. Annoyed. C. Disappointed 11 What caused the man’s car to break down? A. Low quality. B. Frequent use. C. A car accident 12. What will the man do next? A. Go downstairs. B. Pick up his wife. C. Make a cup of coffee. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How old is Molly? A. Three months old. B. Six months old. C. One year old. 14. What seems to bother Sadie most about her business? A. Lack of experience. B. Lack of money. C. Lack of staff. 15. What do we know about Sadie? A. She has two daughters. B. She has helpers taking care of Molly. C. Her office is close to home. 16. What advice does the man give to Sadie in the end? A. Doing some sports. B. Having enough sleep. C. Communicating with her family. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker doing? A. Introducing a teacher. B. Giving a Chinese lesson. C. Recommending a school. 18. Where does Tamer come from? A. America. B. Spain. C. Egypt. 19. Why does Tamer say that culture is the key to teaching language? A. It’s the most interesting part. B. He thinks culture is easy to study. C. It helps students see the world. 20. What will be presented in the end? A. A report. B. A video. C. A picture. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15个小题；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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A A family cruise (乘船浏览) offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation. So here are appealing at-sea vacation ideas to consider this winter. Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven Seas Regent Seven Seas’ high-end, all-inclusive ships take visitors to world-class destinations across Asia, from Hong Kong to Beijing, aboard the Regent Seven Seas Voyager. Setting off on Dec. 17, this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki, Japan, and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong. As for on-board cuisine, families can choose from a variety of dining options, from fast food at the pool deck to an advanced Italian eatery to a popular steakhouse. Tour Australia with Princess Cruises For a faraway family vacation this winter consider exploring Australia aboard the Sea Princess. Leaving on Dec. 17, the Sea Princess will take passengers to Airlic Beach, a launching pad to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a wide range of on-board activities, from dance classes to volleyball classes. In the evening, parents and their kids can enjoy kid-friendly movies. Discover Patagonia with Seabourn Seabourn offers one of the most unique family-friendly trips in winter. The amazing journey to Antarctic and Patagonia aboard the Seabourn Quest departs on Nov. 29, and includes a jam-packed agenda. Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. Back on the ship, kids can relax in the hot tub, watch shows, play board games and curl up with a book at the library. 1. What do the family cruises with Regent Seven Seas and Sea Princess have in common? A. They can enjoy waterfalls. B. They set out on Dec. 17. C. They hold dance classes and volleyball classes. D. They provide movies to passengers. 2. What’s the unique characteristic of the cruise with Seabourn? A. It’s kid-friendly. B. It attracts animal lovers. C. It has all kinds of dining choices. D. Kid can play online games. 3. Where can the article possibly be found? A. In a textbook. B. In a novel. C. In a magazine. D. In a paper. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三个游轮之旅的情况。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Setting off on Dec. 17, this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. (12月17日出发，这次为期12天的航行提供了大量的户外活动)”以及第三段“Leaving on Dec. 17, the Sea Princess will take passengers to Airlic Beach, a launching pad to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. (12月17日，“海公主号”将带乘客前往艾尔利海滩，这是前往圣灵群岛和大堡礁的发射台)”可知，两者的共同之处是都是12月17日出发。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. (动物爱好者可以每天乘船近距离欣赏企鹅、海豹和其他迷人的野生动物)”可知，Seabourn的游轮之旅的独特之处是它吸引了动物爱好者。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“A family cruise (乘船浏览) offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation. So here are appealing at-sea vacation ideas to consider this winter.(家庭邮轮是一个既方便又经济实惠的冬季度假选择。因此，这里有一些吸引人的海上度假主意，可以考虑一下这个冬天)”结合文章主要介绍了三个游轮之旅的情况。可推知，文章选自旅游杂志。故选C。 B Tall, long-necked giraffes are famous for their spots which are believed to help the animals hide from their enemies. Just like no two humans have the same fingerprints, each giraffe has its own special pattern of spots. However, a Tennessee zoo made headlines recently after it welcomed one of the world’s most uncommon giraffes. On July 31, 2023, a baby giraffe was born at Brights Zoo with light brown fur which is a reticulated giraffe (网纹长颈鹿), one of the four different kinds of giraffes. Unlike most giraffes, she was born without spots, a unique feature of the reticulated giraffe. At six feet tall, this baby giraffe is growing well under her mother’s care. She shows typical baby giraffe behavior, such as eating rocks. Experts said the young giraffe was the only single-colored reticulated giraffe living anywhere on the planet. The last time this happened was 1972 in Japan. A giraffe’s pattern of spots is created when the animal is still growing inside its mother. That means that this giraffe will never have spots. “The new giraffe might not have survived if she had been born in the wild. Being single-colored, she may not be able to hide quite well,” said Mr David Bright, who runs the zoo. “It will easily be a key target for poachers (偷猎者) because she’s so unusual.” Brights Zoo stressed that reticulated giraffes had already become imperiled. In 2018, they were officially listed as “threatened”. Thirty-five years ago, there were 36,000 reticulated giraffes. Now, the number has been cut by more than 50%. Only about 16,000 reticulated giraffes remain. This brown giraffe’s birth is not only a rare and fascinating event, but also an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by giraffes in the wild. By supporting efforts like this, we can contribute to the conservation of these large creatures and ensure their survival for generations to come. 4. What do we learn from the spots of giraffes? A. They look like giraffe’s footprints. B. The patterns of the spots are the same. C. They appear on giraffes from time to time. D. They are helpful in guarding against their enemies. 5. What’s unique about the young giraffe born at Brights Zoo? A. She has a large size. B. She has light brown fur. C. She has no spots. D. She likes eating rocks. 6. What does the underlined word “imperiled” mean in paragraph 5? A. Endangered. B. Recognized. C. Rare. D. Abundant. 7. Which word can best describe the birth of the young giraffe? A. Embarrassing. B. Promising. C. Significant. D. Foreseeable. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了田纳西州的一家动物园迎来了一只世界上极为罕见的长颈鹿，这只长颈鹿出生的时候身上没有斑点。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Tall, long-necked giraffes are famous for their spots which are believed to help the animals hide from their enemies(高挑、长颈的长颈鹿因其斑点而闻名，这些斑点被认为可以帮助它们躲避天敌。)”可知，长颈鹿的斑点有助于防范天敌。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Unlike most giraffes, she was born without spots, a unique feature of the reticulated giraffe.(与大多数长颈鹿不同，她出生时身上没有斑点，这是网纹长颈鹿的一个独特特征。)”可知，这只幼长颈鹿的独特之处在于她没有斑点。故选C。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线单词下文“In 2018, they were officially listed as “threatened”.(2018年，它们被正式列为“受威胁”物种。)”可推测，网纹长颈鹿已经变得濒危。所以划线词imperiled是“濒危的”之意。选项A“Endangered (濒危的)”；选项B“Recognized (被认可的)”；选项C“Rare (罕见的)”；选项D“Abundant (丰富的)”。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“This brown giraffe’s birth is not only a rare and fascinating event, but also an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by giraffes in the wild.(这只棕色长颈鹿的出生不仅是一件罕见而迷人的事件，也是一个提高人们对野生长颈鹿所面临挑战认识的机会。)”可知，这只幼长颈鹿的出生不仅仅是一个普通的事件，它还具有更深层的意义，即提醒人们关注野生长颈鹿的生存挑战。故选C。 C Imagine a new smartphone product. It works the same way as any other smartphone, but when it is dropped, those cracks that appear after an annoying fall slowly to fade away, and the phone magically repairs itself. A team of researchers led by chemistry professor Takuzo Aida have found a way to create self-repairing plastics that can be used in smartphones, cars and other products. But their new plastics won’t only be used to create unbreakable products, but also help fight against growing wastes harming the planet. 91% of plastics are non-recyclable and filling the Earth with wastes. The increasing plastics in landfills are a growing concern due to their negative environmental impact. In 2019 about only 9% of plastics were recycled globally leading Japanese scientists to seek to find plastics that can start their own formation or self-repair. The self-repairing plastics are made by adding a tiny amount of a specialized substance into ordinary plastics to hold the monomers (单体) together by hydrogen bonds (氢键). When the new plastics are broken down by heat, instead of being burnt to wastes, the hydrogen bonds mix and allow for the formation of specially shaped monomers to create a foundation for more monomers to rebuild themselves. The team found that their self-healing plastics were able to automatically repair themselves at room temperature over an hour to regain their durability. The team’s work suggests great prospects for the future of plastics. “The technique could lead to the development of a made-to-last plastic that does not need to be recycled,” lead professor Aida said, “and can one day be used in products from smartphones to cars and even buildings.” 8. What is the typical feature of the new plastics? A. They can repair themselves. B. They are costly to produce. C. They are easy to recycle. D. They are beneficial to health. 9. What urged scientists to look for the new plastics? A. Economic decline. B. Industrial problems. C. Environmental concern. D. The Lack of plastics. 10. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us? A. The significance of the new plastics. B. The positive effects of the new plastics. C. The main functions of the new plastics. D. The principle of how the new plastics work. 11. What is Aida’s attitude towards the new plastics? A. Skeptical. B. Negative. C. Approving. D. Neutral. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一种可以自我修复的新型塑料，工作原理及其应用前景。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“A team of researchers led by chemistry professor Takuzo Aida have found a way to create self-repairing plastics that can be used in smartphones, cars and other products. (由化学教授Takuzo Aida领导的一组研究人员找到了一种制造可用于智能手机，汽车和其他产品的自我修复塑料的方法)”可知，新塑料的特性是可以自我修复。故选A。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“The increasing plastic in landfills is a growing concern due to its negative environmental impact. In 2019 about only9% of plastics were recycled globally, leading Japanese scientists to seek to find plastic that can start its own formation or self-repair. (由于其对环境的负面影响，垃圾填埋场中越来越多的塑料越来越受到关注。2019年，全球只有约9%的塑料被回收，这促使日本科学家寻求寻找可以开始自己形成或自我修复的塑料)”可知，因为塑料垃圾对环境的影响使科学家研究新型塑料。故选C。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“The self-repairing plastics are made by adding a tiny amount of a specialized substance into ordinary plastic to hold the monomers (单体) together by hydrogen bonds (氢键). When the new plastic is broken down by heat, instead of burning to waste, the hydrogen bonds mix and allow for the formation of special shaped monomers to create a foundation for more monomers to layer on and rebuild itself. The team found that their self-healing plastic was able to automatically repair at room temperature over an hour to regain its durability. (自修复塑料是通过在普通塑料中加入少量的特殊物质，通过氢键将单体固定在一起而制成的。当新塑料被热分解时，氢键不会燃烧成废物，而是混合并允许形成特殊形状的单体，从而为更多单体分层和重建自身奠定基础。研究小组发现，他们的自我修复塑料能够在室温下自动修复一个小时，以恢复其耐用性)”可知，第三段主要讲述了新型塑料的工作原理。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The technique could lead to the development of a made-to-last plastic that does not need to be recycled, and can one day be in products from smartphones to cars and even buildings. (该技术可能导致开发一种不需要回收的经久耐用的塑料，有朝一日可能会出现在从智能手机到汽车甚至建筑物的产品中)”可知，Aida对新型塑料是非常赞许的。故选C。 D Travel is predicted to look extremely different in 2070. Take airports for example, paperwork will be a thing of the past. Instead of paper passports, your information will be stored in the cloud. This type of technology won’t just include what we are familiar with today—like fingerprints or face scans—but also your heartbeat, as everyone’s heartbeat is unique. There will be no need to check in. The facial recognition program will instead be able to recognize you, match you with you booked flight and send messages to your phone as you walk through the airport without stopping. Your bags, especially the heavy ones will be sent directly from your train or taxi to the right plane. And that taxi will not be like the ones we know today. People will be expected to travel to the airport—and around their holidays destinations—in eVTOLs, which refers to electric air taxis that can take off and land without a runway. As for the trouble of packing, 3D printers will provide perfect solutions. Simply provide your destinations with your size using a body scan before you fly and, upon arrival, you will find a wardrobe (衣橱) filled with 3D-printed clothes. When you leave, these clothes will be recycled and reprinted for the next tourist. Not only will this solve the problem of packing, but also make holiday fashion more environment-friendly. While the predictions might seem unbelievable now, you only have to look back 50 years to realize it’s all possible. Think back to 1970s when smartphones were just a wild dream. “Google” seemed like a made-up word then, and notebook computers were still almost years away from being invented. Similarly, when we look forward to the next 50 years, the possibilities for development in technology for travel are endless. 12. What can we know about the check-in at the airport in 2070? A. You need to carry your paper passports. B. It must check your booked information at the airport. C. You go through the airport by scanning your fingerprints. D. It is not necessary for you to check in with facial recognition. 13. When you arrive at your destination, which of the following will happen? A. Your luggage will be sent to you by normal taxis. B. Your packing will cause damage to the environment. C. The 3D-printed clothes will be prepared for you. D. A wardrobe full of recycled clothes is waiting for you. 14. Why does the author mention 1970s in the last paragraph? A. To prove the power of the time. B. To express the confidence for travel. C. To describe the inventions are necessary. D. To show the possibility of realizing the predictions. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The future of Air Taxi. B. Predictions for future travel. C. An alternative to future packing. D. The advantages of eVTOLs. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要围绕2070年旅行的预测展开，详细描述了未来机场、行李处理、打包问题等方面的变化，以及这些变化背后的技术支撑。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“There will be no need to check in. The facial recognition program will instead be able to recognize you, match you with you booked flight and send messages to your phone as you walk through the airport without stopping. (将无需办理登机手续。面部识别程序将能够识别你，将你与预定的航班匹配，并在你穿过机场时无需停留就能向你的手机发送信息。)”可知，在2070年，通过面部识别技术，乘客将无需在机场办理登机手续。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Simply provide your destinations with your size using a body scan before you fly and, upon arrival, you will find a wardrobe (衣橱) filled with 3D-printed clothes.(只需在飞行前通过全身扫描向目的地提供你的尺码，抵达时，你就会发现衣橱里挂满了3D打印的衣服。)”可知，当你到达目的地时，会为你准备好3D打印的衣服。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“While the predictions might seem unbelievable now, you only have to look back 50 years to realize it’s all possible. Think back to 1970s when smartphones were just a wild dream. “Google” seemed like a made-up word then, and notebook computers were still almost years away from being invented.(虽然这些预测现在看来可能令人难以置信，但你只需回顾50年前就会意识到这一切都是可能的。回想一下20世纪70年代，当时智能手机还只是一个疯狂的梦想。“谷歌”这个词当时听起来就像是一个编造出来的词，而笔记本电脑的发明还遥不可及。)”可知，作者通过提及20世纪70年代与现在技术的对比，旨在展示技术进步的速度之快，以及当前看似不可思议的预测在未来有可能成为现实。因此，作者提到20世纪70年代是为了展示实现这些预测的可能性。故选D。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章全文内容可知，文章主要围绕对未来旅行的预测展开，详细描述了2070年可能的旅行方式，包括机场的登机手续、行李处理、打包问题以及目的地迎接等方面的变化。这些变化都是基于技术进步和创新的预测，旨在展示未来旅行的便捷性和环保性。选项B“Predictions for future travel.(对未来旅行的预测。)” 准确地概括了文章的主题，涵盖了机场、行李、打包和目的地等多个方面的预测，与文章的内容一致。故选B。 第二节（共5个小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever embarrassed yourself in public and got laughed at? Say, have you accidentally knocked over the water when you were talking with someone? ___16___ And it’s okay — you should even have a laugh about them. ___17___ Most of us have insecurities, or feel bad about ourselves because of past misfortune. However, it’s normal to be imperfect. You should stop worrying about having to convince others of your worth or maintaining an ideal image of yourself. You should be honest with yourself about who you. are and accept yourself despite your weaknesses. You won’t be able to laugh at yourself without first accepting yourself. Being a little sceptical about yourself actually helps to promote your confidence. ___18___ And optimistic people tend to be more successful. This is because making fun of ourselves contributes to our mental health and helps lift our mood in the face of difficulties or embarrassment. More importantly, it helps us realize our own weaknesses so we know which areas to do better in. When you laugh at yourself, people will probably like you more because you’ re being real. While laughing at someone else may hurt their feelings even if you didn’t intend to, laughing at yourself does not — you might even bring a smile to their faces. ___19___ People actually appreciate it when you laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself shows that you are being real about your imperfections. Just remember: it is human to make mistakes, and you have to accept yourself just as you are. ___20___ A. Think about some past mistakes you made. B. Don’t worry about losing respect from others. C. Chances are that we all have this kind of experience. D. Past experiences are perfect materials for good jokes. E. Laughing at yourself means accepting who you really are. F. Learn to laugh at yourself and you will be so much happier. G. Usually, people who are able to laugh at themselves are the optimistic ones. 【答案】16. C 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍在公众场合碰到尴尬和被嘲笑时，我们应当学会自嘲。这样，我们会更有吸引力。因为自嘲可以让我们在生活中更成功，也有利于精神健康。 【16题详解】 根据前文“Have you ever embarrassed yourself in public and got laughed at? Say, have you accidentally knocked over the water when you were talking with someone?(你是否曾在公共场合尴尬而被嘲笑？你有没有在和别人说话的时候不小心打翻了水？)”可知，我们经常会在公众场合使自己尴尬，被嘲笑。以及下文“And it’s okay — you should even have a laugh about them. (这没什么——你甚至应该对他们一笑置之)”可知，作者认为这很正常。由此可知，选项C“Chances are that we all have this kind of experience.(很可能我们都有这样的经历)符合上下文语境。故选C。 【17题详解】 空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Most of us have insecurities, or feel bad about ourselves because of past misfortune. However, it’s normal to be imperfect. You should stop worrying about having to convince others of your worth or maintaining an ideal image of yourself. You should be honest with yourself about who you are and accept yourself despite your weaknesses.(我们大多数人都有不安全感，或者因为过去的不幸而对自己感觉不好。然而，不完美是正常的。你不应该再为说服别人相信你的价值或维持自己的理想形象而烦恼。你应该诚实地面对自己。尽管你有弱点，你还是要接受自己)”可知，本段主要讲的是接受不完美的自己。由此可知，选项E“Laughing at yourself means accepting who you really are.(嘲笑自己意味着接受真实的自己)”适合作本段标题，符合本段主旨。故选E。 【18题详解】 根据下文“And optimistic people tend to be more successful. This is because making fun of ourselves contributes to our mental health and helps lift our mood in the face of difficulties or embarrassment.(乐观的人往往更成功。这是因为自嘲有助于我们的心理健康，并帮助我们在面对困难或尴尬时提升情绪)”可知，此处解释了为什么乐观的人更容易成功，说明空处和乐观有关系。由此可知，选项G“Usually, people who are able to laugh at themselves are the optimistic ones.(通常，能够自嘲的人都是乐观的人)”与下文一致。故选G。 【19题详解】 根据上文“While laughing at someone else may hurt their feelings even if you didn’t intend to, laughing at yourself does not — you might even bring a smile to their faces.(嘲笑别人可能会伤害他们的感情，即使你不是故意的，但嘲笑自己不会——你甚至可能会让他们微笑)”及下文“People actually appreciate it when you laugh at yourself. (当你自嘲时，人们实际上很欣赏)”可知，自嘲有很多好处。由此可知，选项B“Don’t worry about losing respect from others.(不要担心失去别人的尊重)”符合上下文语境。故选B。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Just remember: it is human to make mistakes, and you have to accept yourself just as you are. (只要记住：犯错是人之常情，你必须接受本来的自己)”可知，文章最后点明主题：自嘲会让你变得更有魅力，更加健康。由此可知，选项F“Learn to laugh at yourself and you will be so much happier(学会自嘲，你会更快乐)”符合语境。故选F。 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。 The most common question I get asked about being an author is how I get through writer’s block. The answer is simple —stop, close the ___21___, and take a look around. In the last few months, I found myself ___22___ to put pen to paper. So, I ___23___ a train to Cambridge. There’s no specific reason I chose Cambridge; it was more to ___24___ my usual scenery and explore somewhere new. Plus, it meant using my ___25___ mode of transport. There’s something about travelling by train, especially when it comes to finding ___26___ and being able to employ it ___27___. There are plenty of people to observe, which can help with something like ___28___ development, not to mention ___29___ environments that slide by outside your window, which can help with the ____30____. Sometimes, seeing just one small thing can stimulate creativity, and that’s exactly what I’m ____31____. Travelling to Cambridge on a random afternoon, my train ____32____ a high bridge overlooking a village with the rolling fields. A little farther down, there’s a lone house enveloped in the trees. Straight away, my ____33____ starts running. I write thrillers, so I begin to wonder what kind of mystery I might be able to ____34____, set in a village inspired by the one I’d just now seen. Immediately, I have some ____35____ that I can explore further. It isn’t long until I get my laptop out again and start to work. 21. A. window B. gap C. internet D. laptop 22. A. struggling B. hesitating C. hurrying D. desiring 23. A. left B. changed C. booked D. operated 24. A. admire B. paint C. escape D. ruin 25. A. fashionable B. favourite C. adventurous D. troublesome 26. A. strength B. kindness C. assistance D. inspiration 27. A. immediately B. suddenly C. unwillingly D. uncertainly 28. A. custom B. language C. character D. background 29. A. familiar B. diverse C. accessible D. imaginary 30. A. setting B. warning C. heading D. parking 31. A. putting aside B. reacting to C. showing off D. looking for 32. A. strikes B. stops C. crosses D. misses 33. A. train B. brain C. pen D. heart 34. A. avoid B. analyse C. read D. create 35. A. memories B. concepts C. doubts D. opportunities 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了作者如何克服写作瓶颈的。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：答案很简单——停下来，关上笔记本电脑，环顾四周。A. window窗户；B. gap差距；C. internet因特网；D. laptop笔记本电脑。根据下文“I get my laptop out again”可知，我会关上笔记本电脑。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的几个月里，我发现自己很难去写作。A. struggling挣扎；B. hesitating犹豫；C. hurrying 匆匆；D. desiring渴望。根据上文“get through writer’s block”可知，我发现自己很难写作。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以，我订了一张去剑桥的火车票。A. left离开；B. changed改变；C. booked预定； D. operated操作。根据下文“a train to Cambridge”以及常识可知，我订了一张去剑桥的火车票。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：更多的是为了逃离我惯常的风景，探索新的地方。A. admire羡慕；B.paint用颜料画；C. escape逃跑；D. ruin毁灭。根据下文“explore somewhere new”可知，我是为了逃离我惯常的风景。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：另外，这意味着使用我最喜欢的交通方式。A. fashionable时尚的；B. favourite最喜欢的；C. adventurous冒险的；D. troublesome引起麻烦的。根据下文“There’s something about travelling by train”可知，我坐了自己喜欢的交通方式。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：乘火车旅行有一些好处，尤其是当你找到灵感并能立即运用它的时候。A. strength力量；B. kindness善良；C. assistance帮助；D. inspiration灵感。根据上文“how I get through writer’s block. The answer is simple — stop, close the ___1___ , and take a look around.”可知，乘火车旅行是为了寻找灵感。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：乘火车旅行有一些好处，尤其是当你找到灵感并能立即运用它的时候。A. immediately立即；B. suddenly突然地；C. unwillingly不愿意地；D. uncertainly不确定地。根据下文“Sometimes, seeing just one small thing can stimulate creativity”以及“Immediately”可知，灵感可以立即被应用到写作中。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有许多人可以观察，这有助于人物角色的发展，更不用说窗外不断变换的多样环境，这些都有助于构建故事的背景。A. custom习俗；B. language语言；C. character角色；D. background背景。根据上文“There are plenty of people to observe”可知，有很多人可以观察，这可以帮助角色发展。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有许多人可以观察，这有助于人物角色的发展，更不用说窗外不断变换的多样环境，这些都有助于构建故事的背景。A. familiar熟悉的；B. diverse多样的；C. accessible可到达的；D. imaginary虚构的。根据下文“environments that slide by outside your window”可知，窗外的景色是多样的。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有许多人可以观察，这有助于人物角色的发展，更不用说窗外不断变换的多样环境，这些都有助于构建故事的背景。A. setting(戏剧、小说或电影的)背景；B. warning警告；C. heading标题；D. parking停车。根据下文“overlooking a village with the rolling fields”以及“set in a village”可知，指设定故事背景。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：有时候，只看到一件小事就能激发创造力，这正是我所寻找的。A. putting aside放在一边；B. reacting to对……反应；C. showing off炫耀；D. looking for寻找。根据上文“Sometimes, seeing just one small thing can stimulate creativity”可知，这是我所寻找的。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一个偶然的下午前往剑桥的路上，我乘坐的火车穿过一座高桥，俯瞰着一个有着起伏的田野的村庄。A. strikes打击；B. stops停止；C. crosses穿过； D. misses错过。根据下文“a high bridge”可知，火车穿过一座高桥。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的大脑立刻开始运转。A. train火车；B. brain大脑；C. pen钢笔；D. heart心脏。根据下文“so I begin to wonder”可知，大脑开始运转。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我是写惊悚小说的，所以我开始想，我能创造出什么样的神秘故事，故事发生在我刚刚看到的那个村庄的灵感下。A. avoid避免；B. analyse分析；C. read读；D. create创造。根据上文“seeing just one small thing can stimulate creativity”及“wonder what kind of mystery I might be able to”可知，我在想，能创造出什么样的神秘故事。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：马上，我就有了一些可以进一步探索的想法。A. memories记忆；B. concepts概念，想法；C. doubts怀疑；D. opportunities机会。根据下文“that I can explore further”可知，我就有了一些可以进一步探索的想法。故选B项。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。 In ancient China, people thought a lot about beauty. It was not just about _____36_____ (look) good; beauty was also about being good inside. Many ideas about beauty came from Confucian philosophy, _____37_____ taught that inner beauty is more important than looks. In the past, fair skin and delicate features _____38_____ (prefer) because they showed that a person was noble and did not work outside. These ideas _____39_____ (change) over time but still affect today’s ideas about beauty. Women in ancient China used special beauty routines _____40_____ (make) themselves look beautiful. They used things like rice powder for fair skin and natural products for _____41_____ nice look. In different times, _____42_____ people thought about beauty was different. For example, during the Tang Dynasty, a fuller figure was seen as _____43_____ (attract) because it showed health. Later, the Song Dynasty favored a _____44_____ (slim) look. In short, ancient Chinese ideas of beauty were more than skin deep. They mixed the way people looked _____45_____ who they were on the inside. These ideas are still important today. 【答案】36. looking 37. which 38. were preferred 39. have changed 40. to make 41. a 42. what 43. attractive 44. slimmer 45. and 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了古代中国对美的看法。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这不仅仅是为了好看。设空处为句子的非谓语，空前为介词about，设空处为动名词的形式作宾语。故填looking。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句的引导词。句意：许多关于美的观念来自儒家哲学，它教导人们内在美比外表更重要。设空处引导非限制性的定语从句且在句中作指物的宾语，先行词为Confucian philosophy。故填which。 38题详解】 考查谓语动词的时态和语态。句意：在过去，白皙的皮肤和精致的五官更受青睐，因为它们表明一个人是高贵的，并且没有在外面工作。设空处为句子的谓语，和句子的主语fair skin and delicate features之间是被动关系，根据时间状语in the past，可知句子的时态为一般过去时，设空处为一般过去时的被动语态。故填were preferred。 【39题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意: 随着时间的推移，这些观念发生了变化，但仍然影响着今天对美的观念。设空处为句子的谓语，根据时间状语over time，可知句子的时态为现在完成时，结合主谓一致。故填have changed。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国古代的女性用特殊的日常美容活动使自己看起来美丽。设空处为句子的非谓语，应用动词不定式的形式表示目的。故填to make。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：他们用米粉来美白皮肤，用天然产品来美容。设空处后为名词单数，表示泛指，设空处为不定冠词，空后为辅音音素开头的形容词，故填a。 【42题详解】 考查主语从句的引导词。句意：在不同的时代，人们对美的看法是不同的。设空处引导主语从句在从句中作表物的宾语，应用what。故填what。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：例如，在唐朝，丰满的身材被视为有吸引力。设空处为形容词的形式作补语。故填attractive。 【44题详解】 考查形容词的比较级。句意：后来，宋朝喜欢更苗条的样子。设空处为形容词作定语修饰空后的名词，根据上句fuller，可知，设空处应为比较级的形式。故填slimmer。 【45题详解】 考查连词。句意：他们把人们的外表和他们的内心混在一起。设空处为连词并列the way以及宾语who they were on the inside，应用and。故填and。 第三节 单句语法填空（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分） 请在空白处根据中文提示填入教材所学短语，或填入括号内单词的正确形式。 46. The possibilities are endless, and I ________ ________ ________ (相信) your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. (根据汉语提示完成句子) 【答案】 ①. have ②. confidence ③. in 【解析】 【详解】考查时态和短语。句意：可能性是无穷无尽的，我相信你们有能力为你们的家庭、你们的社区和我们的国家做出改变。根据汉语提示“相信”，可知，用have confidence in sth.，由上文的are可知，用一般现在时，故填have confidence in。 47. The key to ________ (keep) the peace is regular and honest communication. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】keeping 【解析】 【详解】考查动名词。句意：保持和平的关键是定期和诚实的沟通。固定搭配the key to doing sth.（做某事的关键），此处用动名词形式（doing）。故填keeping。 48. Last year, I had the opportunity to study at a British secondary school ________________ (作为一位交换生). (根据汉语提示完成句子) 【答案】 as an exchange student 【解析】 【详解】考查介词和名词。句意：去年，我有机会作为交换生到英国一所中学学习。根据汉语提示可知，空处需要介词as“作为”，“一名交流生”的英文表达为“an exchange student”作宾语。故填as an exchange student。 49. You feel ready to be more responsible and make decisions ________________ (独自、独立地). (根据汉语提示完成句子) 【答案】on your own 【解析】 【详解】考查短语。句意：你觉得自己准备好承担更多的责任，独自做决定。on one’s own独自、独立地。根据汉语提示及句意，故填on your own。 50. Everything will________ ________ （结果是） all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood. (根据汉语提示完成句子） 【答案】 ①. turn ②. out 【解析】 【详解】考查固定短语和动词时态。句意：最后，一切都会好起来的。青少年时期的变化和挑战会让你为成年做好准备。根据汉语提示“结果是”可知，应填动词短语turn out，结合空前的“will”可知，此处为一般将来时。故填①turn②out。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 51. 你的英国朋友丽莎对即将举行的演讲比赛感到紧张。请写信给她，给出建议和鼓励。要点如下： 1. 表示安慰。 2. 提出建议。 3. 给予鼓励。 Dear Lisa, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Li Hua 【答案】Dear Lisa, I know you’re feeling nervous about the upcoming speech competition. But don’t worry too much! Here are some suggestions that might help. First of all, prepare well. Know your topic thoroughly and organize your thoughts clearly. Practice your speech many times in front of a mirror or with a friend. This will boost your confidence. Secondly, take deep breaths before you start to speak. It can help you calm down and focus. Remember, everyone gets nervous before a big event. It’s normal. I believe in you and I know you have the ability to do well. Just relax and be yourself. You’ll shine on that stage! Best of luck! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的建议信。要求考生给英国朋友丽莎写封信，就其对即将举行的演讲比赛感到紧张一事表示安慰并给出建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 建议：suggestion→ advice 提升：boost→ enhance/improve 信任：believe in→ trust 有能力做某事：have the ability to→ be able to 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Practice your speech many times in front of a mirror or with a friend. This will boost your confidence. 拓展句：Practice your speech many times in front of a mirror or with a friend, which will boost your confidence. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I know you’re feeling nervous about the upcoming speech competition.（运用了省略连接词that的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】I believe in you and I know you have the ability to do well.（运用了省略连接词that的宾语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 52. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I grew up in a small town where the primary school was ten minutes’ walk from my home. So I would rush back home for lunch. One lunchtime when I was in the fourth grade will always be kept in my mind. I had been picked to be the princess in the school play. However, no matter how smoothly I read lines at home, the moment I stepped onstage, every word escaped me. Finally, my teacher took me aside, explaining in a kind voice, “I had written the narrator’s (旁白) part in the play. Are you willing to change roles?” I had to hold back tears as I nodded, watching helplessly my part go to another girl. I felt too ashamed to tell my mother what happened when I went home for lunch that day. But she sensed I was different, she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard. It was a lovely spring day with the rose vine turning green. Under the huge tree, we could see bunches of yellow dandelions (蒲公英) in the grass as if a painter had touched our landscape with dabs of gold. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion. “I think I’m going to clear all the weeds (草),” she said, pulling it out by its roots. “You see, we’ll have only beautiful roses in this garden.” “But I like dandelions.” I protested. “All flowers are beautiful—even dandelions.” My mother looked at me seriously. “Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn’t it?” She asked thoughtfully. I gave her an approving nod, secretly pleased that the dandelions could survive my mom’s wedding plan. “And that is true of people too,” she continued. “Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that.” Relieved that she had guessed my pain, I couldn’t help breaking into tears. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右： 2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I told her what had happened. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally came the big day. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled reassuringly. “You will be a beautiful narrator,” she encouraged, “The narrator’s part is as important as the part of a princess.” Wearing a shining smile, my beloved mother comforted me as always she did. Her words reminded me of how much I loved to read stories aloud to her. Over the next weeks, with her constant encouragement, I learned to take pride in the role. Lunchtimes were spent reading over my lines painstakingly and talking about what I would wear. Finally came the big day. Waiting backstage, I suddenly felt nervous, but it was at that very moment that I found a dandelion in my pocket. Looking at it, I knew my mother was out there for me, which calmed me down and brought me power, My performance turned out to be a great success. And I firmly believed the princess couldn’t have won such thunderous applause without my beautiful narration. Since then, the dandelion, a gift from my mother, has always inspired me to be a confident girl. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者上小学四年级的时候，她被选为学校戏剧的公主角色，但由于紧张导致在舞台上无法顺利表演。在老师的建议下，她不得不将公主角色让给另一个女孩，转而担任旁白。回到家后，她感到羞愧和沮丧，不愿告诉母亲发生的一切。然而，母亲用蒲公英作为隐喻，告诉作者不是每个人都能成为公主，但这并不意味着有什么可羞耻的。在母亲的激发和鼓励下让小女孩重新找回了自信，最终，在戏剧表演中，她的旁白赢得了观众的热烈掌声，让她坚信自己的重要性。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我把发生的事告诉了她。”可知，第一段可描写母亲得知真相后，一如既往的安慰作者并激励作者担任好旁白的角色，作者备受激发和鼓舞，迎接表演的到来。 ②由第二段首句内容“大日子终于到来了。”可知，第二段可描写作者在上台之前的紧张，作者发现口袋里的蒲公英，这给了作者莫大的鼓励，最终表演成功。 2.续写线索： 作者告知真相——母亲安慰和鼓励——作者备受鼓舞准备表演——上台前的紧张——口袋里发现蒲公英收到鼓励——表演成功并且作者成为一个自信的女孩 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①微笑：smile/wear a smile ②凝视：look at/stare at ③给我力量：bring me power/give me strength 情绪类 ①宽慰地微笑：smile reassuringly/smile soothingly/smile with comfort ②冷静：calm down/keep a cool head 【点睛】[高分句型1] Wearing a shining smile, my beloved mother comforted me as a always as she did.（由现在分词作状语） [高分句型2] Waiting backstage, I suddenly felt nervous, but it was at that very moment that I found a dandelion in my pocket.（句中构成强调句结构以及现分词作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$