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海南省2024—2025学年高二年级学业水平诊断（一） 英语 考生注意： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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2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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does Linda refuse to go to the concert? A. She doesn’t like it. B. She will write a book report. C. She hasn’t finished her homework. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman mean? A. She is full. B. She wants more cake. C. She will learn cooking from the man. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman trying to do? A. Express her thanks. B. Give some advice. C. Invite the man to dinner. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the woman probably go to the airport? A. By bus. B. By train. C. By taxi. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What does Frank usually do at home? A. He does the washing. B. He cleans the house. C. He prepares the food. 7. What does Frank think Karen should do? A. Relax more. B. Study harder. C. Do some housework. 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 are the speakers talking about? A. A five-star hotel. B. A short holiday. C. A bus trip. 9. Where can the man buy glasses for his cousin? A. In a gift shop. B. At a factory. C. From the guide. 10. How much should the man pay? A. 129 pounds. B. 240 pounds. C. 258 pounds. 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】 11. How does the man feel about the interview? A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Worried. 12. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Express thanks. B. Make an apology. C. Take the offer immediately. 13. What will the man do next? A. Give the woman a hand. B. Write a thank-you note. C. Prepare for another interview. 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】 14. What is the woman probably doing? A. Hosting a TV program. B. Giving a biology lesson. C. Holding a club meeting. 15. When does the man usually go into the field? A. At around 4 a.m. B. At around 5 a.m. C. At around 8 a.m. 16. What is unforgettable for the man in the Okavango Delta? A. Observing a lion. B. Following a tiger. C. Filming a bird. 17. Why did the mother elephant attack the car? A. She was scared by its noise. B. She tried to protect her baby. C. She lost her patience. 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】 18. Where does the story in the movie take place? A. In a modern city. B. In a beautiful village. C. In a seaside town. 19. What does Luka like doing? A. Listening to others’ stories B. Taking adventures outdoors. C. Spending time with his friends. 20. Why is the friendship threatened? A. Luka keeps a terrible secret from his friend. B Luka’s family has to move to another town. C. Luka’s new friend is actually a sea creature. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C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 Community Celebrations John Biggers Video Image As the 100th birthday of the late John Biggers approaches in 2024, the MFAH celebrates his achievements. These videos present a conversation with artists he inspired, and a look at the wall painting he was requested to paint describing longshoremen (码头工人) of Houston. I Too, We Two! Virtual experiences—dance, music, spoken-word performances, interviews, and more—pay respect to the African American artists whose works are on view in the Museum’s Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The title “I Too, We Two!” suggests the team spirit between the Ensemble Theatre and the MFAH and also references (参考) the Ensemble Theatre’s virtual production I, Too, Am America. Quilts: A Mosaic of Art and Community Meet the Jubilee Quilt Circle, created in the 1990s to protect the tradition of African American quilting (缝被子) while encouraging personal growth opportunities and experiences in Houston. In this two-part video series, learn about the central community spirit hidden in the art of quilt-making from Jubilee members. My Journey with Flamenco See the various styles of flamenco, a form of Spanish song and dance based on the music traditions of southern Spain from the 9th to 14th centuries. These videos feature Ana Maria Barcelo and the founders of Houston flamenco performance company Solero Flamenco: Jeremias García and Irma La Paloma. The exhibition Glory of Spain: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library provides the inspiration. 21. What can you do in John Biggers Video Image? A. Enjoy a painting. B. Take part in a birthday celebration. C. Communicate with inspiring artists. D. Admire works focusing on the struggles of longshoremen. 22. What do I Too, We Two! and My Journey with Flamenco have in common? A. They stress teamwork in their videos. B. They display lifestyles of different peoples. C. They have something to do with music. D. They are in memory of African American artists. 23. Which celebration shows the traditional skills of African Americans? A. John Biggers Video Image. B. I Too, We Two! C. My Journey with Flamenco. D. Quills: A Mosaic of Art and Community. B In 2009, the economic downturns hit my family and my town of Hamilton pretty hard. I set up Missouri Star Quilt Company as a way of earning money for my retirement while doing something I loved. But like almost every small business at the time, Missouri Star wasn’t attracting much attention. To help get the word out, my son suggested we film some tutorials (教程) and post them to YouTube. “I’ve never thought of it that way before. That’s interesting!” I answered. “But what on earth is a tutorial? Tell me more about it.” Back then, I had never visited YouTube, but I decided to give it a try. I set up my sewing machine (缝纫机) in a comer of the shop and my son began to shoot our first video on a handheld camera. We didn’t even lake the trouble to close the shop door because there were few customers. Those first videos didn’t always look nice, but I think people admired me for the fact that I was making a hobby that sometimes felt frightening to learn more approachable. Week by week, we started seeing our views and follower numbers go up. We first got 1,000 followers, and then 10,000. And while our online following was growing, we started getting some new visitors in real life, too. The customers picked up! And they were coming from everywhere. By 2012, we had over 250,000 followers and our sales grew quickly. We decided to play apart in improving our community. One by one, we opened 12 quilting shops and partnered with talented chefs, cooks and bakers in our community to help them open their own business. In the small town with a population of 1,800, Missouri Star Quilt Company now employs over 400 people. Now we are regularly receiving large groups of visitors to Missouri Star Quilt Company shops. Great as those numbers are, the thing that makes me happiest is what I did in that very first video: teaching someone how to quilt. I’m so happy YouTube has given me the opportunity to share my passion with others. It’s meant the world to my small business, to my community and to me. 24. What can be learned about Missouri Star Quilt Company when it was first founded? A. It immediately became a hit. B. It took up all the author’s spare time. C. It failed to meet the author’s expectations. D. It suffered strong competition from other similar companies. 25. How did the author feel about her son’s suggestion? A. Worried. B. Proud. C. Doubtful. D. Curious. 26. What influence has Missouri Star Quilt Company had on the town? A. It has attracted many foreign visitors to the town. B. It has made the government support the town economically. C. It has helped the town’s population increase significantly. D. It has brought benefits for the town in more than one way. 27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To share a personal story. B. To introduce a successful company. C. To display the power of social media. D. To show the popularity of a small town. C A survey of 787 members of the Society of Authors (SoA) has found that a third of translators and a quarter of illustrators have lost work to generative (生成式) artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Translators are also more likely to use AI to support their work, with 37% of those who were surveyed saying they have done so, followed by 25% of non-fiction writers. The survey explores the experiences of those in creative careers with AI systems, and their views and concerns about the future impact on creative careers. The survey’s participants include writers of fiction and non-fiction, playwriters and poets as well as journalists, illustrators and translators. Only one in ten illustrators report having made use of AI systems in their work, compared to a fifth of fiction writers and a quarter of non-fiction writers. Meanwhile, around 3 in 10 illustrators and writers say that they have used generative AI to come up with ideas. The survey also stresses the level of concern about the future impact of AI on creative work with almost two-thirds of fiction writers and over half of non-fiction writers saying that they believe generative AI will impact their future income in a bad way. This concern is even more prevalent among translators and illustrators, with almost three-quarters from both groups worried about their future income because of AI. The participants all think it necessary to make laws on generative AI when it comes to copyright holders’ being asked for permission, credited and compensated (补偿). Commenting on the findings, the SoA has said that there is “an immediate need” for laws in terms of generative AI systems. “No one expects generative AI lo be un-invented, and we all know its potential to be a convenient and useful tool,” said Nicola Solomon, chairman of the Creators’ Rights Alliance and he SoA chief executive. “But it is not too late to ensure that it is developed as well as used in a proper way, and generative AI must remain a tool to support and enhance human-made creative works, not a cheap replacement of them.” 28. Who uses AI least in their work according to the survey? A. Translators. B. Illustrators. C. Fiction writers. D. Non-fiction writers. 29. What does the underlined word “prevalent” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Common. B. Unacceptable. C. Reasonable. D. Unnecessary. 30. What is the survey participants’ general agreement? A Getting paid by AI developers. B. Managing the development of AI. C. Stopping developing generative AI. D. Collecting comments on generative AI. 31. What does Nicola Solomon say about generative AI? A. It’s still too early to realize its potential. B. It should be limited lo professional use. C. It should be developed and used wisely. D. It will be a powerful tool for creative works. D Scientists say the drying Great Salt Lake in Utah is now becoming a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions (排放) that are causing the climate lo warm, according to a new study. The Great Salt Lake has reduced in area by almost half in recent years. “Human-caused desiccation (干涸) of the Great Salt Lake is making huge areas of the lake bed come into sight and giving off large quantities of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere,” said Soren Brothers, the museum’s climate change curator. The researchers found that the drying lake bed gave off 4.1 million tons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which would translate to a 7% increase in Utah’s human-caused emissions. According to scientists, 4 million tons of CO2 is equal to the total annual emissions of 140 passenger planes. Scientists say the state is as dry as it’s been in 1,200 years. The drought has been made worse by climate change. Agriculture has also played a huge role in the lake’s present situation. Upstream water diversions (改道) for farms and dairies have resulted in less lows into the lake. Utah’s rapid population growth is also a reason. The loss of water has serious impacts on the lives of animals and people. Researchers in Utah have begun to discover sharp reductions in shorebird populations as a result of brine shrimp dying out. Dust storms and air pollution, born out of a dried-up lake bed, are also a major concern for Utah residents. That’s worrisome for the majority of Utah’s 3.3 million population who live near the lake. The Great Salt Lake’s levels have rebounded (回升) slightly in recent years due to the last two snowy winters. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox promised to prevent the lake from drying up on his watch. “For generations, the lake was seen as kind of this dead thing that just happens to be there and will always be there,” Cox told NPR in April. “And now that people are realizing there’s a possibility that it might not always be here, that has reminded people and attracted their attention in a positive way.” 32. Why does the author mention passenger planes? A. To present the promising future of travelling by plane. B. To stress much CO2 has been given off by the drying lake. C. To show they are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. D. To compare the amounts of CO2 given off by different human activities. 33. What’s the function of the fourth paragraph? A. To explain reasons. B. To provide evidence. C. To appeal for immediate action. D. To list possible results. 34. What is a positive reminder according to Spencer Cox? A. The belief that the lake will always be there. B. The promise that the lake will be under protection. C. The fact that the lake has stopped reducing in area. D. The realization that the lake is likely to disappear. 35. What would be the most suitable title for the text? A. What Makes the Great Salt Lake Dry Up? B. How Does the Great Salt Lake Recover Its Water? C. The Drying Great Salt Lake Causes Climate Change D. The Drying Great Salt Lake Affects Utah People’s Lives 第二节（共5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 What is self-discipline (自律)? It’s what keeps you from eating too many chips when you’re on a diet or from buying things you don’t need. ____36____, but it will take practice and will require you to be patient and kind to yourself. Here are some ways you could start developing self-discipline: Figure out your “why” Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, once said, “Those who have a ‘why’ to live can bear with almost any ‘how’.” When you find your “why”, or the reason why you want to do something, you can remind yourself of these reasons when things get difficult. ____37____. Be aware ____38____: what to eat, when to go to bed, or whether you should send that seemingly improper text. We can avoid temptations (诱惑) or give in to them. For example, people often say that you should not go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Why? Because you are more likely to buy junk foods, snacks or other high-calorie foods. ____39____ If you don’t know where you’re going, it might be easier to get distracted (分心). If this sounds like you, you can create a list of clear action steps that you intend to take on a daily or weekly basis until you reach your goal. Whether you want to develop good habits or remove bad habits, creating a clear road map will help you achieve success. Start small As an old saying goes: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” Now that you have a plan, take a step. Remember it’s unrealistic to expect results overnight. ____40____, as this can lead you to feel extremely stressed and might even cause you to quit your plan. A. Develop a plan B. Aim high and think big C. Don’t try to do everything in one week D. Every day you make decisions about how you live E. Self-discipline is a skill and anyone can improve it F. This helps you keep self-disciplined even in difficult situations G. You need to use your willpower to resist temptations that surround you 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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Cesare Mencarini graduated from high school in England with excellent grades. But he was more excited about his ____41____ —building a working nuclear fusion reactor (核聚变反应堆). Cesare grew up in Italy, but his family moved to Cardiff, England two years ago because his father ____42____ a new job there. As a child, Cesare ____43____ an interest in electronics. At Cardiff, after seeing a video about someone building a fusion reactor, Cesare was ____44____ to build one, too. But the school ____45____ his idea at first. Cesare didn’t give up. ____46____, he tried his best to persuade his teachers. ____47____, after a complete safety review, and with an extra advisor offering to help out, the school gave in. Cesare’s regular classes weren’t giving him enough ____48____ to build a fusion reactor. So he spent countless hours doing research, ____49____ information on the Interment, and watching videos. “We’re living in an age when almost everything is ______50______ online,” he says. When he faced a problem, he would read, watch 10 or 15 videos, and then try to ______51______ it. He also joined a website in order to receive ______52______ from scientists with more experience. As a result of Cesare’s continuous effort, at the very end of the school year last June, the reactor was ______53______. Cesare was one of the youngest students to have created such an advanced fusion reactor. For him, it wasn’t ______54______ about the reactor. It was also about learning by doing, and about ______55______ with other people doing similar things. 41. A. solution B. agreement C. achievement D. task 42. A. created B. landed C. required D. refused 43. A. developed B. quit C. adjusted D. shared 44. A. invited B. allowed C. taught D. inspired 45. A. ignored B. checked C. challenged D. improved 46. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Still D. Otherwise 47. A. By all means B. On purpose C. After all D. In the end 48. A. attention B. knowledge C. time D. freedom 49. A. spreading B. collecting C. forecasting D. correcting 50. A. suitable B. safe C. available D. impressive 51. A. consider B. identify C. record D. fix 52. A. payment B. protection C. praise D. advice 53. A. replaced B. discovered C. completed D. distinguished 54. A. actually B. hardly C. simply D. usually 55. A. arguing B. connecting C. competing D. living 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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。 The Great Wall, ____56____ was constructed from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD, is on the northern border of China. It has a total ____57____ (long) of more than 20,000 kilometers. It begins at Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province in the east ____58____ ends at Jiayuguan in Gansu Province in the west. The main body of the Great Wall ____59____ (consist) of walls, horse tracks, watchtowers, and shelters on the wall, with fortresses (堡垒) and passes ____60____ (include). The Great Wall reflects exchanges between agricultural cultures and nomadic (游牧的) cultures in ancient China. It provides strong physical evidence of the far-sighted political strategic thinking and strong defence forces of central empires in ancient China, and is a ____61____ (power) example of the fine military architecture, technology and art of ancient China. It served ____62____ the national symbol for making sure of the security of the country and its people in the past. The Great Wall must be protected as ____63____ whole. China’s central government is responsible for ____64____ (guide) the local governments as well as those non-profit organizations on management and protection ____65____ (measure) for the Great Wall. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 最近，我国一些城市街头出现无人驾驶出租车请你就此现象写一篇文章，向你校英文报Hot Topic栏目投稿，内容包括： 1.你是否支持无人驾驶出租车； 2.阐述你的理由。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 It was ten years ago. I was a shy girl with few words. In every social situation, I avoid having conversations with strangers. However, I was fond of listening to and telling stories. As the storytellers on stage told interesting stories, the audience laughed, wept and sang. Like everyone else, I was attracted by them and admired them. I kept telling myself in my heart: “I love stories! These are my kind of people! I want to be a storyteller!” Storytelling means getting up on a stage under bright lights and addressing strangers. Storytelling also requires using a microphone and tons of memorization. Let’s not forget self-confidence and the ability to act! Where was I going to get the talent, memory, and courage needed to become a storyteller? Second only to death, public speaking was my greatest fear. “I must be crazy!” I thought to myself. “My memory isn’t that great. What if I get up there and forget my story?” However, I didn’t want to fail, and the opportunity to give the gift of laughter or touch people’s hearts with heartwarming stories meant more to me than the pain of self-discipline it would require to become a storyteller. All I had to do was gather all my courage and march forward through my wall of fears. So, one day when I heard about an upcoming storytelling event in my town, I decided to take part in it. It was the first time for me to stand on stage. It felt as if I were being led to the guillotine （断头台）. One hundred pairs of eyes were fixed on me as I stood on stage, performing a humorous story. My hands were icy cold, and my mind went completely empty. It didn’t turn out well, and I tasted the bitter （苦涩的） feeling of failure. 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。 However, I didn’t want to give up, so I stepped on the hard journey of practice. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then, another chance came and I found myself on stage again. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 海南省2024—2025学年高二年级学业水平诊断（一） 英语 考生注意： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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2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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does Linda refuse to go to the concert? A. She doesn’t like it. B. She will write a book report. C. She hasn’t finished her homework. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Linda, I’ve managed to get a couple of tickets to a rock concert tonight. Do you want to go? W: Sorry, Tom, but I have no interest in rock music. I’ll just finish my newly-bought book at home. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Jason, how did you do in the maths exam? M: Not bad, I think. What about you? W: I don’t think I’ve done well in it. I was sick last week and didn’t spend any time preparing for it. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman mean? A. She is full. B. She wants more cake. C. She will learn cooking from the man. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: May I get you another piece of cake? W: Thank you. But I can’t eat even another bite. It’s really nice of you to prepare such a delicious meal for me. M: Great. Glad to hear that you enjoy it. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman trying to do? A. Express her thanks. B. Give some advice. C. Invite the man to dinner. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Henry, I heard you’re going to eat at a Chinese friend’s house this afternoon. M: That’s right. W: Well, when you’re eating there with chopsticks, remember not to beat your bowls with them because it’s not good to do that. M: Thank you for telling me that, Michelle. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How will the woman probably go to the airport? A. By bus. B. By train. C. By taxi. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Do you know if the last bus has gone? M: I’m afraid it left a couple of minutes ago. W: Oh no! Do you know where I can get a taxi to the airport? M: You can go to the Red Star Square near the railway station. There are usually a few taxis there. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What does Frank usually do at home? A. He does the washing. B. He cleans the house. C. He prepares the food. 7. What does Frank think Karen should do? A. Relax more. B. Study harder. C. Do some housework. 【答案】6. A 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Frank, who takes care of the housework in your family? M: Well, we’re responsible for different kinds of housework. For example, my mother prepares food for everyone. My father does the gardening. I wash the clothes and my sister cleans the house. What about your family? W: My mother usually cooks and my father does the cleaning. M: Don’t you help, Karen? W: My mother said I just need to do my homework. M: Well, I do think you should also help with the housework sometimes. It can help you relax. W: I’ll give it a try sometime. You know, I don’t really like studying all the time. M: Me, either. 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 are the speakers talking about? A. A five-star hotel. B. A short holiday. C. A bus trip. 9. Where can the man buy glasses for his cousin? A. In a gift shop. B. At a factory. C. From the guide. 10. How much should the man pay? A. 129 pounds. B. 240 pounds. C. 258 pounds. 【答案】8. B 9. B 10. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you? M: Yes. Can you give me some information about the 3-day holiday in Ireland? W: Certainly. You fly to Ireland on Friday morning and spend two nights in a hotel, returning on Sunday evening. M: OK. What’s the hotel like? W: Excellent. It’s a five-star hotel called Kildare. M: How do you spell that? W: K-I-L-D-A-R-E. It’s by a lake, so it’s good for fishing and walking. But if you want to buy some presents, there’s a comfortable bus trip on Saturday morning. You’ll visit a factory where beautiful things of glass are made. M: Oh good — I can buy some new glasses for my cousin. She’s getting married soon. How much does the holiday cost? W: It was 240 pounds, but this month we have a special offer of 129 pounds per person. M: Can I book for my wife and me for next weekend? W: That will be Friday, 17th November. Yes, that’s fine. 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】 11. How does the man feel about the interview? A Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Worried. 12. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Express thanks. B. Make an apology. C. Take the offer immediately. 13. What will the man do next? A. Give the woman a hand. B. Write a thank-you note. C. Prepare for another interview. 【答案】11. A 12. A 13. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hey Adam. So how did it go yesterday? M: Well, I think it went well. They were really nice and professional. I really hope they’ll offer me the job. I’d love to work there. W: So, did you write a note to thank them for the interview? M: What? No. They’re going to let me know once they’ve interviewed the others and made a decision. W: I know. But you should send them an email or a note thanking them for the interview. It’ll make you stand out from the crowd and seem really professional. M: It sounds good but I don’t want to seem too anxious, as if it were my only chance of getting a job. W: Of course not. You’re not going to go over the top, just a brief note, telling them that you appreciate their time and that you’re serious about the job. I think they’ll be greatly impressed. M: I can see your point. Okay, I’ll do it. Thank you! 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】 14. What is the woman probably doing? A. Hosting a TV program. B. Giving a biology lesson. C. Holding a club meeting. 15. When does the man usually go into the field? A. At around 4 a.m. B. At around 5 a.m. C. At around 8 a.m. 16. What is unforgettable for the man in the Okavango Delta? A. Observing a lion. B. Following a tiger. C. Filming a bird. 17. Why did the mother elephant attack the car? A. She was scared by its noise. B. She tried to protect her baby. C. She lost her patience. 【答案】14. C 15. B 16. A 17. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Good afternoon. Welcome to our monthly club meeting. Today we have Robert Johnson, a wildlife filmmaker and environmentalist with us. Robert, thanks for joining us today. M: It’s a pleasure to be here! W: Okay. Let’s start with what you do. Can you describe your typical day when you’re in the field? M: Sure! I get up at 4 a.m. and head out into the field around 5 a.m. I follow the animals throughout the day, filming, researching and collecting data. I’m often back in camp by 8 p.m. W: That sounds like a busy schedule. What’s your favorite place to explore? M: Africa. I love traveling and being in nature. I lived in the Okavango Delta for two years and watching a lion grow up was definitely a memory. W: What a special experience! Was there any dangerous moment in your work? M: Yes, definitely! We were following a baby elephant once. It walked away from its mother and into a small pool. Its mother thought we were going to harm the baby, so she attacked our car. It was scary, but luckily, we were okay. It’s important to note that normally, elephants are very friendly animals. 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】 18. Where does the story in the movie take place? A. In a modern city. B. In a beautiful village. C. In a seaside town. 19. What does Luka like doing? A. Listening to others’ stories B. Taking adventures outdoors. C. Spending time with his friends. 20. Why is the friendship threatened? A. Luka keeps a terrible secret from his friend. B. Luka’s family has to move to another town. C. Luka’s new friend is actually a sea creature. 【答案】18. C 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Good morning, everyone. Today I’d like to tell you about a movie I watched last weekend. I didn’t go to the cinema. Instead, I watched it in my own bedroom. The movie is about an unlikely but strong friendship. It is set in a beautiful town near the sea on the Italian Riviera. In the town, there lives one young boy called Luka. Every summer, he loves going outdoors for adventures. One day, he makes friends with a boy he has never seen before. Luka shares his adventures with his new friend. However, all the fun is threatened by a secret. His new friend isn’t a real person. He is a sea creature from another world just below the water’s surface. If you want to find out what happens to the two friends in the end, you can watch it sometime. That’s all about the movie. Thank you. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C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 Community Celebrations John Biggers Video Image As the 100th birthday of the late John Biggers approaches in 2024, the MFAH celebrates his achievements. These videos present a conversation with artists he inspired, and a look at the wall painting he was requested to paint describing longshoremen (码头工人) of Houston. I Too, We Two! Virtual experiences—dance, music, spoken-word performances, interviews, and more—pay respect to the African American artists whose works are on view in the Museum’s Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The title “I Too, We Two!” suggests the team spirit between the Ensemble Theatre and the MFAH and also references (参考) the Ensemble Theatre’s virtual production I, Too, Am America. Quilts: A Mosaic of Art and Community Meet the Jubilee Quilt Circle, created in the 1990s to protect the tradition of African American quilting (缝被子) while encouraging personal growth opportunities and experiences in Houston. In this two-part video series, learn about the central community spirit hidden in the art of quilt-making from Jubilee members. My Journey with Flamenco See the various styles of flamenco, a form of Spanish song and dance based on the music traditions of southern Spain from the 9th to 14th centuries. These videos feature Ana Maria Barcelo and the founders of Houston flamenco performance company Solero Flamenco: Jeremias García and Irma La Paloma. The exhibition Glory of Spain: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library provides the inspiration. 21. What can you do in John Biggers Video Image? A. Enjoy a painting. B. Take part in a birthday celebration. C. Communicate with inspiring artists. D. Admire works focusing on the struggles of longshoremen. 22. What do I Too, We Two! and My Journey with Flamenco have in common? A. They stress teamwork in their videos. B. They display lifestyles of different peoples. C. They have something to do with music. D. They are in memory of African American artists. 23. Which celebration shows the traditional skills of African Americans? A. John Biggers Video Image. B. I Too, We Two! C. My Journey with Flamenco. D. Quills: A Mosaic of Art and Community. 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个与艺术和社区相关的庆祝活动。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据John Biggers Video Image部分的“These videos present a conversation with artists he inspired, and a look at the wall painting he was requested to paint describing longshoremen (码头工人) of Houston.(这些视频展示了他与受其启发的艺术家们的对话，以及他受邀绘制的描绘休斯顿码头工人的壁画。)”可知，可以欣赏壁画。故选A。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据I Too, We Two!部分的“Virtual experiences—dance, music, spoken-word performances, interviews, and more—pay respect to the African American artists whose works are on view in the Museum’s Nancy and Rich Kinder Building.( 虚拟体验——舞蹈、音乐、朗诵表演、访谈等——向在博物馆Nancy and Rich Kinder Building展出的非裔美国艺术家致敬。)”和My Journey with Flamenco部分的“See the various styles of flamenco, a form of Spanish song and dance based on the music traditions of southern Spain from the 9th to 14th centuries.(欣赏各种弗拉门戈风格，这是一种基于9世纪至14世纪西班牙南部音乐传统的西班牙歌舞形式。)”可知，两个活动都涉及到了音乐元素。故选C。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Quilts: A Mosaic of Art and Community部分的“Meet the Jubilee Quilt Circle, created in the 1990s to protect the tradition of African American quilting (缝被子) while encouraging personal growth opportunities and experiences in Houston.(Meet the Jubilee Quilt Circle这个组织成立于20世纪90年代，旨在保护非裔美国人的缝被子传统，同时在休斯顿鼓励个人成长的机会和经历。)”可知，Quills: A Mosaic of Art and Community这个组织的目的是保护非裔美国人的传统技能——缝被子。故选D。 B In 2009, the economic downturns hit my family and my town of Hamilton pretty hard. I set up Missouri Star Quilt Company as a way of earning money for my retirement while doing something I loved. But like almost every small business at the time, Missouri Star wasn’t attracting much attention. To help get the word out, my son suggested we film some tutorials (教程) and post them to YouTube. “I’ve never thought of it that way before. That’s interesting!” I answered. “But what on earth is a tutorial? Tell me more about it.” Back then, I had never visited YouTube, but I decided to give it a try. I set up my sewing machine (缝纫机) in a comer of the shop and my son began to shoot our first video on a handheld camera. We didn’t even lake the trouble to close the shop door because there were few customers. Those first videos didn’t always look nice, but I think people admired me for the fact that I was making a hobby that sometimes felt frightening to learn more approachable. Week by week, we started seeing our views and follower numbers go up. We first got 1,000 followers, and then 10,000. And while our online following was growing, we started getting some new visitors in real life, too. The customers picked up! And they were coming from everywhere. By 2012, we had over 250,000 followers and our sales grew quickly. We decided to play apart in improving our community. One by one, we opened 12 quilting shops and partnered with talented chefs, cooks and bakers in our community to help them open their own business. In the small town with a population of 1,800, Missouri Star Quilt Company now employs over 400 people. Now we are regularly receiving large groups of visitors to Missouri Star Quilt Company shops. Great as those numbers are, the thing that makes me happiest is what I did in that very first video: teaching someone how to quilt. I’m so happy YouTube has given me the opportunity to share my passion with others. It’s meant the world to my small business, to my community and to me. 24. What can be learned about Missouri Star Quilt Company when it was first founded? A. It immediately became a hit. B. It took up all the author’s spare time. C. It failed to meet the author’s expectations. D. It suffered strong competition from other similar companies. 25. How did the author feel about her son’s suggestion? A Worried. B. Proud. C. Doubtful. D. Curious. 26. What influence has Missouri Star Quilt Company had on the town? A. It has attracted many foreign visitors to the town. B. It has made the government support the town economically. C. It has helped the town’s population increase significantly. D. It has brought benefits for the town in more than one way. 27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To share a personal story. B. To introduce a successful company. C. To display the power of social media. D. To show the popularity of a small town. 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. D 27. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在经济衰退期间为了退休后的生计而创立了Missouri Star Quilt Company，并通过YouTube教程分享自己的爱好，最终使公司获得成功并带动了整个小镇的发展的故事。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“But like almost every small business at the time, Missouri Star wasn’t attracting much attention.(但是，就像当时几乎所有的小企业一样，Missouri Star并没有引起太多的关注。)”可知，Missouri Star Quilt Company在刚成立时并没有吸引太多的关注，未能满足作者的期望。故选C。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段““I’ve never thought of it that way before. That’s interesting!” I answered. “But what on earth is a tutorial? Tell me more about it.”(“我以前从未这样想过。这很有趣！”我回答道。“但到底什么是教程？告诉我更多关于它的信息。”)”可知，作者对儿子的建议表示出了好奇，想了解更多关于教程的信息。故选D。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“One by one, we opened 12 quilting shops and partnered with talented chefs, cooks and bakers in our community to help them open their own business. In the small town with a population of 1,800, Missouri Star Quilt Company now employs over 400 people.(我们一个接一个地开了12家缝纫店，并与我们社区里有才华的厨师、厨师和面包师合作，帮助他们开设自己的企业。在这个只有1800人口的小镇上，Missouri Star Quilt Company现在雇佣了400多人。)”可知，Missouri Star Quilt Company不仅为小镇带来了经济上的发展（雇佣了400多人），还通过与其他企业合作促进了小镇的多元化发展。因此，该公司以多种方式给小镇带来了好处。故选D。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Now we are regularly receiving large groups of visitors to Missouri Star Quilt Company shops. Great as those numbers are, the thing that makes me happiest is what I did in that very first video: teaching someone how to quilt. I’m so happy YouTube has given me the opportunity to share my passion with others.(现在我们经常接待大量到Missouri Star Quilt Company商店的游客。尽管这些数字很可观，但最让我高兴的是我在第一个视频中所做的事情：教别人如何缝制被子。我很高兴YouTube给了我与他人分享我的热情的机会。)”可知，作者通过这篇文章分享了自己的故事，包括如何创立公司、如何在YouTube上分享教程以及公司如何取得成功等。由此可知，作者的目的是分享一个个人故事。故选A。 C A survey of 787 members of the Society of Authors (SoA) has found that a third of translators and a quarter of illustrators have lost work to generative (生成式的) artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Translators are also more likely to use AI to support their work, with 37% of those who were surveyed saying they have done so, followed by 25% of non-fiction writers. The survey explores the experiences of those in creative careers with AI systems, and their views and concerns about the future impact on creative careers. The survey’s participants include writers of fiction and non-fiction, playwriters and poets as well as journalists, illustrators and translators. Only one in ten illustrators report having made use of AI systems in their work, compared to a fifth of fiction writers and a quarter of non-fiction writers. Meanwhile, around 3 in 10 illustrators and writers say that they have used generative AI to come up with ideas. The survey also stresses the level of concern about the future impact of AI on creative work, with almost two-thirds of fiction writers and over half of non-fiction writers saying that they believe generative AI will impact their future income in a bad way. This concern is even more prevalent among translators and illustrators, with almost three-quarters from both groups worried about their future income because of AI. The participants all think it necessary to make laws on generative AI when it comes to copyright holders’ being asked for permission, credited and compensated (补偿). Commenting on the findings, the SoA has said that there is “an immediate need” for laws in terms of generative AI systems. “No one expects generative AI lo be un-invented, and we all know its potential to be a convenient and useful tool,” said Nicola Solomon, chairman of the Creators’ Rights Alliance and he SoA chief executive. “But it is not too late to ensure that it is developed as well as used in a proper way, and generative AI must remain a tool to support and enhance human-made creative works, not a cheap replacement of them.” 28. Who uses AI least in their work according to the survey? A. Translators. B. Illustrators. C. Fiction writers. D. Non-fiction writers. 29. What does the underlined word “prevalent” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Common. B. Unacceptable. C. Reasonable. D. Unnecessary. 30. What is the survey participants’ general agreement? A. Getting paid by AI developers. B. Managing the development of AI. C. Stopping developing generative AI. D. Collecting comments on generative AI. 31. What does Nicola Solomon say about generative AI? A. It’s still too early to realize its potential. B. It should be limited lo professional use. C. It should be developed and used wisely. D. It will be a powerful tool for creative works. 【答案】28. B 29. A 30. B 31. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要讲述了英国作家协会（SoA）对成员进行的一项调查，探讨了生成式人工智能（AI）系统对创意职业的影响，包括翻译家、插画家、小说作者和非小说作者等职业群体对AI的使用情况、担忧以及对AI未来发展的看法。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Translators are also more likely to use AI to support their work, with 37% of those who were surveyed saying they have done so…(翻译家也更倾向于使用AI来辅助他们的工作，在被调查者中，有37%的人表示他们已经这样做了……)”和第三段“Only one in ten illustrators report having made use of AI systems in their work, compared to a fifth of fiction writers and a quarter of non-fiction writers.(只有十分之一的插画家报告说他们在工作中使用了AI系统，相比之下，有五分之一的小说作者和四分之一的非小说作者使用了AI。)”可知，插画家在工作中使用AI的比例最低，只有十分之一。故选B。 【29题详解】 词句猜测题。根据上文“The survey also stresses the level of concern about the future impact of AI on creative work, with almost two-thirds of fiction writers and over half of non-fiction writers saying that they believe generative AI will impact their future income in a bad way.(调查还强调了人们对未来AI对创意工作影响的担忧程度，其中近三分之二的小说作者和超过一半的非小说作者表示，他们认为生成式AI将对他们的未来收入产生不利影响。)”和下文“with almost three-quarters from both groups worried about their future income because of AI.(这两个群体中有近四分之三的人担心AI会影响他们的未来收入。)”可知，这种担忧在翻译家和插画家中更为普遍，由此可知，“prevalent”指的是“普遍的、常见的”。故选A。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“The participants all think it necessary to make laws on generative AI when it comes to copyright holders’ being asked for permission, credited and compensated.(参与者都认为，在版权所有者被要求授权、获得认可和补偿方面，有必要对生成式AI制定法律。)”可知，参与者普遍认为有必要对生成式AI的发展进行管理，特别是在版权方面。故选B。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“But it is not too late to ensure that it is developed as well as used in a proper way, and generative AI must remain a tool to support and enhance human-made creative works, not a cheap replacement of them.(但是，确保它以正确的方式开发和使用还不算晚，生成式AI必须仍然是一个支持和增强人类创造性作品的工具，而不是它们的廉价替代品。)”可知，Nicola Solomon认为生成式AI应该被明智地开发和使用。故选C。 D Scientists say the drying Great Salt Lake in Utah is now becoming a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions (排放) that are causing the climate lo warm, according to a new study. The Great Salt Lake has reduced in area by almost half in recent years. “Human-caused desiccation (干涸) of the Great Salt Lake is making huge areas of the lake bed come into sight and giving off large quantities of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere,” said Soren Brothers, the museum’s climate change curator. The researchers found that the drying lake bed gave off 4.1 million tons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which would translate to a 7% increase in Utah’s human-caused emissions. According to scientists, 4 million tons of CO2 is equal to the total annual emissions of 140 passenger planes. Scientists say the state is as dry as it’s been in 1,200 years. The drought has been made worse by climate change. Agriculture has also played a huge role in the lake’s present situation. Upstream water diversions (改道) for farms and dairies have resulted in less lows into the lake. Utah’s rapid population growth is also a reason. The loss of water has serious impacts on the lives of animals and people. Researchers in Utah have begun to discover sharp reductions in shorebird populations as a result of brine shrimp dying out. Dust storms and air pollution, born out of a dried-up lake bed, are also a major concern for Utah residents. That’s worrisome for the majority of Utah’s 3.3 million population who live near the lake. The Great Salt Lake’s levels have rebounded (回升) slightly in recent years due to the last two snowy winters. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox promised to prevent the lake from drying up on his watch. “For generations, the lake was seen as kind of this dead thing that just happens to be there and will always be there,” Cox told NPR in April. “And now that people are realizing there’s a possibility that it might not always be here, that has reminded people and attracted their attention in a positive way.” 32. Why does the author mention passenger planes? A. To present the promising future of travelling by plane. B. To stress much CO2 has been given off by the drying lake. C. To show they are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. D. To compare the amounts of CO2 given off by different human activities. 33. What’s the function of the fourth paragraph? A. To explain reasons. B. To provide evidence. C. To appeal for immediate action. D. To list possible results. 34. What is a positive reminder according to Spencer Cox? A. The belief that the lake will always be there. B. The promise that the lake will be under protection. C. The fact that the lake has stopped reducing in area. D. The realization that the lake is likely to disappear. 35. What would be the most suitable title for the text? A. What Makes the Great Salt Lake Dry Up? B. How Does the Great Salt Lake Recover Its Water? C. The Drying Great Salt Lake Causes Climate Change D. The Drying Great Salt Lake Affects Utah People’s Lives 【答案】32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了犹他州的大盐湖因干旱而干涸，成为温室气体排放的重要来源，对环境和人类生活产生了严重影响。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The researchers found that the drying lake bed gave off 4.1 million tons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which would translate to a 7% increase in Utah’s human-caused emissions. According to scientists, 4 million tons of CO2 is equal to the total annual emissions of 140 passenger planes. (研究人员发现，干涸的湖床向大气中释放了410万吨的二氧化碳和其他温室气体，这相当于增加了犹他州人为排放量的7%。据科学家称，400万吨的二氧化碳相当于140架客机的年排放总量)”可知，这里提到140架客机的年排放量是为了突出大盐湖干涸释放的二氧化碳量之大。故选B。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Scientists say the state is as dry as it’s been in 1,200 years. The drought has been made worse by climate change. Agriculture has also played a huge role in the lake’s present situation. Upstream water diversions for farms and dairies have resulted in less lows into the lake. Utah’s rapid population growth is also a reason. (科学家们表示，该州的干旱程度达到了1200年来最严重的水平。气候变化加剧了干旱。农业也在湖泊目前的状况中发挥了重要作用。上游为农场和奶牛场改道的水资源导致流入湖泊的水量减少。犹他州的人口快速增长也是一个原因)”可知，本段详细解释了大盐湖水位下降的原因，包括气候变化、农业用水改道、人口增长等。因此，这一段的主要功能是解释原因。故选A。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Spencer Cox promised to prevent the lake from drying up on his watch. “For generations, the lake was seen as kind of this dead thing that just happens to be there and will always be there,” Cox told NPR in April. “And now that people are realizing there’s a possibility that it might not always be here, that has reminded people and attracted their attention in a positive way.” (Spencer Cox 承诺在他的任期内防止湖泊干涸。“长期以来，湖泊被视为一种死物，只是碰巧在那里，而且会一直存在，”Cox 在4月份接受NPR采访时说，“现在人们意识到它有可能不再存在，这提醒了人们并以积极的方式吸引了他们的注意”)”可知，现在人们意识到大盐湖有可能不再存在，这提醒了人们并以积极的方式吸引了他们的注意。故选D。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容以及第一段“Scientists say the drying Great Salt Lake in Utah is now becoming a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions that are causing the climate lo warm, according to a new study. (科学家们根据一项新研究表示，犹他州正在干涸的大盐湖现在已成为导致气候变暖的全球温室气体排放的重要来源)”可知，本文主要讨论了大盐湖干涸对环境的影响，特别是其成为温室气体排放的重要来源，从而加剧了气候变化。故选C。 第二节（共5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 What is self-discipline (自律)? It’s what keeps you from eating too many chips when you’re on a diet or from buying things you don’t need. ____36____, but it will take practice and will require you to be patient and kind to yourself. Here are some ways you could start developing self-discipline: Figure out your “why” Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, once said, “Those who have a ‘why’ to live can bear with almost any ‘how’.” When you find your “why”, or the reason why you want to do something, you can remind yourself of these reasons when things get difficult. ____37____. Be aware ____38____: what to eat, when to go to bed, or whether you should send that seemingly improper text. We can avoid temptations (诱惑) or give in to them. For example, people often say that you should not go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Why? Because you are more likely to buy junk foods, snacks or other high-calorie foods. ____39____ If you don’t know where you’re going, it might be easier to get distracted (分心). If this sounds like you, you can create a list of clear action steps that you intend to take on a daily or weekly basis until you reach your goal. Whether you want to develop good habits or remove bad habits, creating a clear road map will help you achieve success. Start small As an old saying goes: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” Now that you have a plan, take a step. Remember it’s unrealistic to expect results overnight. ____40____, as this can lead you to feel extremely stressed and might even cause you to quit your plan. A. Develop a plan B. Aim high and think big C. Don’t try to do everything in one week D. Every day you make decisions about how you live E. Self-discipline is a skill and anyone can improve it F. This helps you keep self-disciplined even in difficult situations G. You need to use your willpower to resist temptations that surround you 【答案】36. E 37. F 38. D 39. A 40. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何培养自律。 【36题详解】 根据上文“What is self-discipline (自律)? It’s what keeps you from eating too many chips when you’re on a diet or from buying things you don’t need.(自律是什么？自律就是在你节食时阻止自己吃过多的薯片，或是在你不需要的时候阻止自己去购买东西。)”和下文“but it will take practice and will require you to be patient and kind to yourself(但它需要实践，并需要你对自己有耐心和善意。)”可知，空处需要连接前后文，并指出自律的性质或特点。选项E“自律是一种技能，任何人都可以提高它”符合语境，既承接了前文对自律的定义，又为后文提到的实践和提高提供了铺垫。故选E。 【37题详解】 根据上文“When you find your “why”, or the reason why you want to do something, you can remind yourself of these reasons when things get difficult.(当你找到了自己的“为什么”，也就是你为何想要做某事的理由时，在遇到困难时，你就可以用这些理由来提醒自己。)”可知，上文提到找到“为什么”要做某事的理由，在困难时可以提醒自己。空处需要进一步解释这一观点，说明找到“为什么”的重要性。选项F“这有助于你在困难情况下也保持自律”符合语境，它强调了找到“为什么”对于保持自律的重要性。故选F。 【38题详解】 根据下文“what to eat, when to go to bed, or whether you should send that seemingly improper text.(吃什么，什么时候睡觉，或者是否应该发送那条看似不太合适的短信。)”可知，列举了日常生活中需要做出的决定，如吃什么、什么时候睡觉等。空处需要引出这些决定，并指出它们的重要性。选项D“你每天都要决定如何生活”符合语境，它概括了后文列举的决定，并强调了每天做决定的重要性。故选D。 【39题详解】 根据下文“If you don’t know where you’re going, it might be easier to get distracted (分心). If this sounds like you, you can create a list of clear action steps that you intend to take on a daily or weekly basis until you reach your goal.(如果你不知道自己要去哪里，那么你就更容易分心。如果这听起来像你，那么你可以制定一份明确的行动计划，列出你打算每天或每周采取的行动步骤，直到你达到目标。)”可知，下文提到“如果你不知道自己要去哪里，就更容易分心”，并建议制定一个清晰的行动计划。空处需要引出制定计划的重要性。选项A“制定一个计划”符合语境，它直接对应了后文的内容，并强调了制定计划的重要性。故选A。 【40题详解】 根据上文“Remember it’s unrealistic to expect results overnight.(记住，期望一夜之间就看到成果是不现实的。)”可知，空处需要进一步强调不要急于求成。选项C“不要试图在一周内完成所有事情”符合语境，它进一步强调了耐心和逐步推进的重要性，避免因为急于求成而感到极度压力甚至放弃计划。故选C。 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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Cesare Mencarini graduated from high school in England with excellent grades. But he was more excited about his ____41____ —building a working nuclear fusion reactor (核聚变反应堆). Cesare grew up in Italy, but his family moved to Cardiff, England two years ago because his father ____42____ a new job there. As a child, Cesare ____43____ an interest in electronics. At Cardiff, after seeing a video about someone building a fusion reactor, Cesare was ____44____ to build one, too. But the school ____45____ his idea at first. Cesare didn’t give up. ____46____, he tried his best to persuade his teachers. ____47____, after a complete safety review, and with an extra advisor offering to help out, the school gave in. Cesare’s regular classes weren’t giving him enough ____48____ to build a fusion reactor. So he spent countless hours doing research, ____49____ information on the Interment, and watching videos. “We’re living in an age when almost everything is ______50______ online,” he says. When he faced a problem, he would read, watch 10 or 15 videos, and then try to ______51______ it. He also joined a website in order to receive ______52______ from scientists with more experience. As a result of Cesare’s continuous effort, at the very end of the school year last June, the reactor was ______53______. Cesare was one of the youngest students to have created such an advanced fusion reactor. For him, it wasn’t ______54______ about the reactor. It was also about learning by doing, and about ______55______ with other people doing similar things. 41. A. solution B. agreement C. achievement D. task 42. A. created B. landed C. required D. refused 43. A. developed B. quit C. adjusted D. shared 44. A. invited B. allowed C. taught D. inspired 45. A. ignored B. checked C. challenged D. improved 46. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Still D. Otherwise 47. A. By all means B. On purpose C. After all D. In the end 48. A. attention B. knowledge C. time D. freedom 49. A. spreading B. collecting C. forecasting D. correcting 50. A. suitable B. safe C. available D. impressive 51. A. consider B. identify C. record D. fix 52. A. payment B. protection C. praise D. advice 53. A. replaced B. discovered C. completed D. distinguished 54. A. actually B. hardly C. simply D. usually 55. A. arguing B. connecting C. competing D. living 【答案】41. C 42. B 43. A 44. D 45. A 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. B 50. C 51. D 52. D 53. C 54. C 55. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。通过讲述Cesare建造核聚变反应堆的经历，展现他对自己兴趣爱好的执着追求以及在面对困难时坚持不懈、积极寻求解决办法的精神品质。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但他对自己的成就更兴奋——建造了一个正在运作的核聚变反应堆。A. solution解决方案；B. agreement协议；C. achievement成就；D. task任务。根据下文“building a working nuclear fusion reactor”可知，建造了一个正在运作的核聚变反应堆是他的成就，故选C项。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Cesare在意大利长大，但两年前他的家人搬到了英国的卡迪夫，因为他的父亲在那里找到了一份新工作。A. created创建；B. landed获得；C. required需要；D. refused拒绝。根据下文“a new job there”可知，他的父亲获得了一份新工作，故选B项。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：从小，Cesare就对电子产生了兴趣。A. developed产生；B. quit退出；C. adjusted调整；D. shared分享。根据下文“an interest in electronics”可知，此处是指Cesare就对电子产生了兴趣，develop an interest in表示“对……产生兴趣”，故选A项。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Cardiff，在看到一段关于某人建造聚变反应堆的视频后，Cesare也受到启发，也建造了一个。A. invited邀请；B. allowed允许；C. taught教授；D. inspired启发。根据上文“after seeing a video about someone building a fusion reactor, Cesare was”及下文“to build one”可知，看到关于有人建造核聚变反应堆的视频后，Cesare受到鼓舞也想去建造一个，be inspired to do sth.表示“受到鼓舞去做某事”，故选D项。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但学校起初没有理会他的想法。A. ignored忽略，不理会；B. checked检查；C. challenged质疑；D. improved改进。根据下文“Cesare didn’t give up.”及“he tried his best to persuade his teachers”可知，学校一开始并没有理睬他的想法，故选A项。 【46题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，他尽力说服他的老师。A. Instead相反；B. Therefore因此；C. Still仍然；D. Otherwise否则。根据上文“Cesare didn’t give up.”及下文“he tried his best to persuade his teachers”可知，他没有放弃，相反，他尽力去说服老师，故选A项。 【47题详解】 考查固定短语词义辨析。句意：最后，在经过全面的安全审查后，在一位额外的顾问的帮助下，学校让步了。A. By all means无论如何；B. On purpose故意；C. After all毕竟；D. In the end最后。根据下文“after a complete safety review, and with an extra advisor offering to help out, the school gave in”可知，经过完整的安全审查，并且有一位额外的顾问愿意帮忙，最后学校让步了，in the end表示“最后，最终”，故选D项。 【48题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Cesare的常规课程并没有给他足够的知识来建造聚变反应堆。A. attention注意；B. knowledge知识；C. time时间；D. freedom自由。根据上文“regular classes weren’t giving him enough”及下文“to build a fusion reactor”以及“So he spent countless hours doing research”可知，常规课程没有用来建造聚变反应堆的知识，故选B项。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以他花费了无数个小时做研究，在网络上收集信息，并观看视频。A. spreading传播；B. collecting收集；C. forecasting预测；D. correcting校正。根据上文“So he spent countless hours doing research”及下文“information on the Interment, and watching videos.”可知，他花了无数个小时做研究，在网上收集信息、看视频，故选B项。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我们生活在一个几乎所有东西都可以在网上获得的时代，”他说。A. suitable适合的；B. safe安全的；C. available可用的；D. impressive令人印象深刻的。根据上文“We’re living in an age when almost everything is”及下文“online”可知，此处是指几乎所有东西都能在网上获得，be available online表示“在网上可获得的”，故选C项。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他遇到问题时，他会阅读、观看10或15个视频，然后尝试解决它。A. consider考虑；B. identify识别；C. record记录；D. fix解决。根据上文“When he faced a problem, he would read, watch 10 or 15 videos, and then try to”可知，当他遇到问题时，他会尝试去解决，故选D项。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他还加入了一个网站，以便从更有经验的科学家那里获得建议。A. payment付款；B. protection保护；C. praise赞美；D. advice建议。根据下文“from scientists with more experience”可知，他加入网站是为了从更有经验的科学家那里获得建议，故选D项。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在Cesare的不懈努力下，去年6月学年结束时，反应堆完工。A. replaced替换；B. discovered发现；C. completed完成；D. distinguished区分。根据上文“As a result of Cesare’s continuous effort, at the very end of the school year last June, the reactor”可知，经过Cesare的努力，反应堆完成了，故选C项。 【54题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：对他来说，这不仅仅是关于反应堆。A. actually实际上；B. hardly几乎；C. simply仅仅；D. usually通常。根据上文“For him, it wasn’t”及下文“about the reactor. It was also about learning by doing, and about”可知，这不仅仅是关于反应堆的事，还关乎边做边学以及其他的事情，故选C项。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这也是关于边做边学，以及与做类似事情的其他人建立联系。A. arguing争论；B. connecting连接；C. competing竞争；D. living生活。根据上文“It was also about learning by doing, and about”及下文“with other people doing similar things”可知，这里指和其他做类似事情的人建立联系，connect with表示“与……联系，与……建立联系”，故选B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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。 The Great Wall, ____56____ was constructed from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD, is on the northern border of China. It has a total ____57____ (long) of more than 20,000 kilometers. It begins at Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province in the east ____58____ ends at Jiayuguan in Gansu Province in the west. The main body of the Great Wall ____59____ (consist) of walls, horse tracks, watchtowers, and shelters on the wall, with fortresses (堡垒) and passes ____60____ (include). The Great Wall reflects exchanges between agricultural cultures and nomadic (游牧的) cultures in ancient China. It provides strong physical evidence of the far-sighted political strategic thinking and strong defence forces of central empires in ancient China, and is a ____61____ (power) example of the fine military architecture, technology and art of ancient China. It served ____62____ the national symbol for making sure of the security of the country and its people in the past. The Great Wall must be protected as ____63____ whole. China’s central government is responsible for ____64____ (guide) the local governments as well as those non-profit organizations on management and protection ____65____ (measure) for the Great Wall. 【答案】56. which 57. length 58. and 59. consists 60. included 61. powerful 62. as 63. a 64. guiding 65. measures 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了长城的历史、结构、文化意义及保护措施。 【56题详解】 考查定语从句。 句意：长城建于公元前3世纪至公元17世纪，位于中国北部边境。空处引导非限定性定语从句，修饰先行词The Great Wall，先行词指物，且关系词从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which引导该从句。故填which。 【57题详解】 考查名词。 句意：它的总长度超过20,000公里。根据空前的a total和空的of可知，空处需要名词。long的名词形式为length“长度”。故填length。 【58题详解】 考查连词。 句意：它东起河北省的山海关，西至甘肃省的嘉峪关。空处需要并列连词and连接“begins at Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province in the east”和“ends at Jiayuguan in Gansu Province in the west”这两部分。故填and。 【59题详解】 考查动词时态。 句意：长城的主体由城墙、马道、烽火台和墙上的避难所组成，包括堡垒和关隘。空处为句子的谓语动词。这里描述的是一般事实，应使用一般现在时，主语为“The main body of the Great Wall”可知，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填consists。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。 句意：长城的主体由城墙、马道、烽火台和墙上的避难所组成，包括堡垒和关隘。空处在with复合结构中作宾补，和宾语fortresses and passes是被动关系，应用过去分词 。故填included。 【61题详解】 考查形容词。 句意：它是古代中国精美军事建筑、技术和艺术有力例证。空处需要一个形容词来修饰example，作定语。power的形容词形式为“有力的”。故填powerful。 【62题详解】 考查介词。 句意：过去，长城曾作为国家的象征，确保国家和人民的安全。serve as“作为”，为固定短语。故填as。 【63题详解】 考查冠词。 句意：长城必须作为一个整体进行保护。as a whole“作为一个整体，整体而言”，为固定短语。故填a。 【64题详解】 考查动名词。 句意：中国政府负责指导地方政府以及非营利组织对长城的管理和保护措施。空处需要提示词的动名词形式作介词for的宾语。故填guiding。 【65题详解】 考查名词复数。 句意：中国政府负责指导地方政府以及非营利组织对长城的管理和保护措施。measure“措施”为可数名词，空处需要该名词的复数形式表示泛指。故填measures。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 最近，我国一些城市街头出现无人驾驶出租车。请你就此现象写一篇文章，向你校英文报Hot Topic栏目投稿，内容包括： 1.你是否支持无人驾驶出租车； 2.阐述你的理由。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Recently, driverless taxis have appeared in some cities in China, which causes heated discussions among people. Personally, I’m in favour of driverless taxis for several reasons. First, driverless taxis are safer. They will remove the concerns that drivers get tired easily. Second, driverless taxis are cheaper. Generally, they only charge half of the price the normal taxis charge. Besides, humans will be liberated from boring work to enjoy life. In a word, we should embrace new technology instead of refusing it. Our life will become better because of advances in science and technology. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇征文，要求考生就无人驾驶出租车这一现象的出现写一篇文章，向学校英文报Hot Topic栏目投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 导致：cause→result in 首先：first→to begin with 劳累的：tired→exhausted 应该：should→be supposed to 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：First, driverless taxis are safer. They will remove the concerns that drivers get tired easily. 拓展句：First, driverless taxis are safer, which will remove the concerns that drivers get tired easily. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Recently, driverless taxis have appeared in some cities in China, which causes heated discussions among people.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] In a word, we should embrace new technology instead of refusing it.（运用了动名词作宾语） 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。 It was ten years ago. I was a shy girl with few words. In every social situation, I avoid having conversations with strangers. However, I was fond of listening to and telling stories. As the storytellers on stage told interesting stories, the audience laughed, wept and sang. Like everyone else, I was attracted by them and admired them. I kept telling myself in my heart: “I love stories! These are my kind of people! I want to be a storyteller!” Storytelling means getting up on a stage under bright lights and addressing strangers. Storytelling also requires using a microphone and tons of memorization. Let’s not forget self-confidence and the ability to act! Where was I going to get the talent, memory, and courage needed to become a storyteller? Second only to death, public speaking was my greatest fear. “I must be crazy!” I thought to myself. “My memory isn’t that great. What if I get up there and forget my story?” However, I didn’t want to fail, and the opportunity to give the gift of laughter or touch people’s hearts with heartwarming stories meant more to me than the pain of self-discipline it would require to become a storyteller. All I had to do was gather all my courage and march forward through my wall of fears. So, one day when I heard about an upcoming storytelling event in my town, I decided to take part in it. It was the first time for me to stand on stage. It felt as if I were being led to the guillotine （断头台）. One hundred pairs of eyes were fixed on me as I stood on stage, performing a humorous story. My hands were icy cold, and my mind went completely empty. It didn’t turn out well, and I tasted the bitter （苦涩的） feeling of failure. 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。 However, I didn’t want to give up, so I stepped on the hard journey of practice. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then, another chance came and I found myself on stage again. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: However, I didn’t want to give up, so I stepped on the hard journey of practice. I started to tell stories every day, sometimes in front of my classmates and sometimes in front of the mirror in my living room. Within a few months of intense practice, I spoke more naturally and fluently. More importantly, my self-confidence began to rise bit by bit. I became more comfortable talking with new people. I was a different girl from the shy one who was afraid of strangers and public speaking. I changed dramatically, which was really amazing! Then, another chance came and I found myself on stage again. Unlike the first time, I went on stage with ease and relaxation. I told a well-prepared and brilliant story in a vivid way. A big round of applause proved that I had done a great job. A thrill of excitement and relief went through me. Never before had I experienced such a feeling of achievement. All these wonderful changes in my life came about when I listened to my heart and conquered my fears. “Where there is a will, there is a way” has once again witnessed its success. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者从一个害羞、不善言辞的女孩，因为热爱听故事和讲故事，而萌生了成为故事讲述者的梦想。尽管面临公众演讲的巨大恐惧和自我怀疑，作者仍然决定勇敢地迈出第一步，参加了一个讲故事活动。然而初次登台并不成功，这次经历让作者体会到了失败的苦涩。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“然而，我不想放弃，于是我踏上了艰难的练习之旅。”可知，第一段可以描写作者经过练习发生重大变化的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“后来，又一个机会来了，我再次发现自己站在了舞台上。”可知，第二段可以描写作者再次演讲获得成功以及感悟。 2.续写线索：刻苦练习——发生转变——演讲成功——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 与……交谈：talk with/communicate with 改变：change/alter 克服：conquer/get over 情绪类 害怕的：afraid/scared 兴奋：excitement/thrill 【点睛】[高分句型1] I was a different girl from the shy one who was afraid of strangers and public speaking.（运用了who引导定语从句） [高分句型2] Never before had I experienced such a feeling of achievement.（运用了部分倒装） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$