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玉溪一中2023—2024学年上学期高三第四阶段检测 英语 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。 2．答题时请按要求用笔。 3．请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效;在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。 4．作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。 5．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What are the speakers probably talking about? A．An opera. B．A concert. C．A movie. 2．What is Tom like according to the man? A．He is a short man. B．He is a tall man with glasses. C．He is pretty thin with a moustache. 3．What did the speakers do last night? A．Saw a film. B．Went dancing. C．Had a party. 4．Where are the speakers? A．In Britain. B．In the USA． C．In France. 5．What time does the second movie start? A．At 9:00. B．At 7:00. C．At 2:00. 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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答6~7小题。 6．What happened on the man’s way to the hotel? A．The coach ran out of oil. B. The coach had a breakdown. C. He waited for one hour on the way. 7．Why did the man want to change the room? A．His room was very dirty. B．His room was very small. C．The guests upstairs were noisy. 听下面一段较长对话，回答8~9小题。 8．How does the man feel about going to the party? A．Worried. B．Excited. C．Surprised. 9．What does the woman suggest the man do? A．Talk with Joan. B．Avoid saying stupid words. C．Begin a talk with the weather. 听下面一段较长对话，回答10~12小题。 10．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Future plans. B．Studying at university. C．Part-time jobs. 11．What can we most probably infer from the conversation? A．The man’s major is computer science. B．The man isn’t a college student. C．The man is the woman’s boyfriend. 12．What does the man advise the woman to do? A．Find a full-time job. B．Take her parents’ advice. C．Find some time to earn more money. 听下面一段较长对话，回答13~16小题。 13．When does the man need to hand in his application? A．As soon as the term starts. B．In two months after the term starts. C．In two months before the term starts. 14．What can students use I-20 to apply for? A．A scholarship. B．A visa. C．A bank loan. 15．How can the man apply for the program? A．By filling in the application online. B．By going to the center. C．By calling the center. 16．What should the man send to the center? A．His grades. B．A sponsorship form. C．Information about his background. 听下面一段独白，回答17~20小题。 17．Why did the lady want the pianist to sing? A.She was tired of listening to the piano. B.She knew he could sing well. C.She wanted to make him famous. 18．When did the pianist know he had a talent for singing? A．After he became a famous pianist. B．Long before he played the piano in the bar. C．That night after his first singing. 19．What happened to the pianist at last? A．He became a well-known singer in America. B．He continued to play the piano in the bar. C．He had his own piano bar. 20．Which of the following will the author of the passage agree on? A．People will succeed if they have talent B．Few people have real talent. C．Everyone should make full use of his talent. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The Best Universities in Italy for International Students Italy has always been a hotspot for wanderers and students alike, thanks to its incredible culture, breathtaking scenery, and, let’s not forget, excellent cuisine. But do you know that Italy has also been gaining some serious recognition for its top-rate higher education system? If you’re an international student on the lookout for amazing academic opportunities, Italy might just be the place for you with a diverse range of universities. Istituto Marangoni, Milan As a famous fashion and design school with campuses in Milan and Florence, Istituto Marangoni offers specialized programs in fashion business, luxury brand management, and fashion marketing. Combining creativity with business acumen, Istituto Marangoni equips students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the competitive global fashion industry. Florence Institute of Design International, Florence Situated in the historic center of Florence, the Florence Institute of Design International offers undergraduate and graduate programs in interior design, graphic design, and design management. Through cooperation with local design firms, museums, and cultural institutions, it bridges the gap between theory and practice, preparing students for successful careers in the field of design management. University of New Haven, Prato Situated in Prato, the University of New Haven offers a unique mix of American-style education in the heart of Italy. With a focus on experiential learning, innovation, and global engagement, the campus provides international students with a dynamic environment to pursue undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration, finance, and entrepreneurship. UniCamillus, Rome UniCamillus offers undergraduate and graduate programs in healthcare management, medical biotechnology, and public health administration. Through interdisciplinary cooperation, clinical internships, and international partnerships, UniCamillus prepares students for diverse career opportunities in healthcare management and administration. 1. What impresses students most about universities in Italy? A. Rich native culture. B. Mouthwatering cuisine. C. Jaw-dropping landscapes. D. Superb educational framework. 2. What do the first two universities have in common? A. They train future doctors. B. They focus on creative skills. C. They excel in theoretical study. D. They favor American teaching style. 3. In which column of a magazine can we find the text? A. Learning center. B. Health & fitness. C. Cultural corner. D. Fashion & design. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了意大利为国际学生提供的几所顶尖大学，包括每所大学的特色、地理位置、提供的课程以及它们如何为学生未来的职业生涯做准备。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“But do you know that Italy has also been gaining some serious recognition for its top-rate higher education system? If you’re an international student on the lookout for amazing academic opportunities, Italy might just be the place for you with a diverse range of universities.(但你知道吗？意大利也因其顶级的高等教育体系而获得了广泛的认可。如果你是一名正在寻找卓越学术机会的国际学生，那么意大利可能正是你的理想之地，这里拥有众多多样化的大学。)”可知，意大利的大学给学生留下深刻印象的是其卓越的教育体系。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Combining creativity with business acumen, Istituto Marangoni equips students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the competitive global fashion industry.(它将创造力与商业敏锐度相结合，为学生配备在竞争激烈的全球时尚行业中取得成功的技能和知识。)”和第三段“Through cooperation with local design firms, museums, and cultural institutions, it bridges the gap between theory and practice, preparing students for successful careers in the field of design management.(通过与当地设计公司、博物馆和文化机构的合作，它架起了理论与实践之间的桥梁，为学生在设计管理领域成功发展职业生涯做好准备。)”可知，这两所大学的共同点是都注重培养学生的创造性技能。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章内容并结合第一段“But do you know that Italy has also been gaining some serious recognition for its top-rate higher education system? If you’re an international student on the lookout for amazing academic opportunities, Italy might just be the place for you with a diverse range of universities.(但你知道吗？意大利也因其顶级的高等教育体系而获得了广泛的认可。如果你是一名正在寻找卓越学术机会的国际学生，那么意大利可能正是你的理想之地，这里拥有众多多样化的大学。)”可知，文章主要介绍了意大利几所顶尖的大学，特别是它们为国际学生提供的学术机会和课程，这明显与教育和学习相关。因此，这篇文章最有可能出现在杂志的“学习中心”栏目中。故选A。 B I wanted to buy something today - until I figured out the cost versus the benefit. At that point I knew it was a completely stupid idea. What I wanted to buy was an older car to have in addition to my four-year-old Smart Car that I absolutely like. So you wonder, why would I want to have another car as well? The reason is - grandkids. I have several and in the Smart Car I can only have one passenger (It’s a two-seater). Besides, one of my daughters-in-law does not trust the Smart Car as a vehicle for her daughter Lily to ride in, so that’s one little girl I can’t take anywhere at all. My husband also has a car - and a truck. So that’s why I had the stupid idea to buy an old Toyota I found on the lot of an honest used car salesman. Thank heavens I came to my senses before I spent $8000 to buy it, $80 or so to license it and probably $500 to insure it for a year. It would be senseless to buy that car. My grandkids just have to continue to come with me one by one. I can’t take two girls out to lunch or two girls shopping or pick up the brother and sister that live in the same house. As for the little one that’s not allowed to ride with me…well, Grandpa will have to pick her up. As for me, I didn’t get money in my savings account by being totally stupid. Sure, doing things with the kids is fun, but spending that kind of money to put two or more of them in a group - which would probably drive me crazy anyway - is really dumb. Sometimes temptation can prove that you still have a little sense. 4. What can we know about the author’s grandkid Lily? A. She refused to stay with her grandma. B. She thought it was dangerous to sit in a Smart Car. C. She was always picked up by her mom. D. She was not allowed to take her grandma’s car. 5. Why did the author give up the idea of buying the Toyota? A. It was a used car. B. She couldn’t afford it. C. The salesman was unreliable. D. There was no need for it. 6. What does the underlined word “dumb” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Difficult. B. reasonable. C. stupid. D. amazing. 7. What can be the best title of the text? A. Look before you leap. B. Better late than never. C. Don’t judge a book by its cover. D. Every advantage has its disadvantage. 【答案】4. D 5. D 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在想要买车时，因考虑到买车后的利与弊而最终放弃买车的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Besides, one of my daughters-in-law does not trust the Smart Car as a vehicle for her daughter Lily to ride in, so that’s one little girl I can’t take anywhere at all. (此外，我的一个儿媳不相信Smart Car是她女儿Lily乘坐的交通工具，所以我根本无法带她去任何地方)”可知Lily的妈妈不允许她乘坐奶奶的车。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Thank heavens I came to my senses before I spent $8000 to buy it, $80 or so to license it and probably $500 to insure it for a year. It would be senseless to buy that car. (谢天谢地，在我花8000美元买它，花80美元左右买它的许可证，大概花500美元买一年的保险之前，我醒悟过来了。买那辆车是愚蠢的)”以及下文的解释可知作者认为没有必要买那辆车，故选D。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Sure, doing things with the kids is fun, but spending that kind of money to put two or more of them in a group - which would probably drive me crazy anyway (当然，和孩子们一起做事很有趣，但花那么多钱让两个或更多的孩子组成一个小组——这可能会让我发疯)”所以可推断出作者认为这样做是愚蠢的，故dumb意为“愚蠢的”，和stupid同义，故选C。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文的讲述可知，本文主要描写了作者在冲动下想要买一辆根本不需要的二手车时，经过思考，幡然醒悟的过程，故A选项“Look before you leap. (三思而后行。)”符合文章主旨大意，是文章的最佳标题。故选A。 C There’s always been debate about the best time of day to work out. For the longest time I’ve heard that exercising first thing in the morning is ideal, but others say a nighttime workout benefits them more. Is one time really better than another, and why? Regardless of when you work out, there are many health benefits from moving regularly, like improving your heart health, getting stronger or even improving your endurance (耐力). Most people decide to exercise when it best fits their schedule, so oftentimes they can’t help the time of the day they choose to be active. Research has shown, however, that the time of day you choose to exercise can affect your workout in various ways. The best time to work out is whenever you can. We don’t all have schedules that allow for a 90-minute workout. If your only time of day to exercise is before work, then morning is best. If you reserve physical activity for packed evenings, there’s a good chance that you won’t ever get to it. Likewise, if you can only squash (挤进) 20 minutes of exercise into your day right before you get ready for bed, that’s the best time to work out. I want to add a note on consistency (连贯性), though: The best time to exercise is whenever you can, but the best-best time of day to exercise is the time you can stick with for days, weeks and months. The fact of the matter is that people who exercise consistently see better weight loss and fitness results in the long-term. Research also suggests that your body can adapt to regular training schedules, so if you work out every morning, you will probably get a lot better at working out in the morning, and the same in regard to nighttime workouts. 8. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By listing numbers. B. By raising questions. C. By comparing facts. D. By giving examples. 9. What is the author’s attitude towards exercise in spare time? A. Objective. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Supportive. 10. Which of the following is the most important as to exercise? A. Losing weight. B. Choosing the right gym. C. Working out regularly. D. Exercising as much as possible. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. The various places to exercise. B. The best time to exercise. C. The common mistakes about exercise. D. The good ways to exercise. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者通过提出问题、提供信息和观点来讨论一天中锻炼的最佳时间，同时涉及锻炼的一般好处、个人日程安排的考虑、持续性的重要性以及身体对规律训练时间的适应。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“There’s always been debate about the best time of day to work out. For the longest time I’ve heard that exercising first thing in the morning is ideal, but others say a nighttime workout benefits them more. Is one time really better than another, and why? (关于一天中锻炼的最佳时间一直存在争议。很长一段时间以来，我都听说早上锻炼是理想的，但也有人说晚上锻炼对他们更有好处。一段时间真的比另一段时间好吗？为什么？)”可知，作者通过提出问题（关于一天中锻炼的最佳时间的争论）来引入话题。故选B。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“Regardless of when you work out, there are many health benefits from moving regularly, like improving your heart health, getting stronger or even improving your endurance (耐力). (不管你什么时候锻炼，有规律的运动对健康有很多好处，比如改善你的心脏健康，变得更强壮，甚至提高你的耐力)”可推知，作者对于在空闲时间锻炼的态度是积极支持的。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The fact of the matter is that people who exercise consistently see better weight loss and fitness results in the long-term. Research also suggests that your body can adapt to regular training schedules, so if you work out every morning, you will probably get a lot better at working out in the morning, and the same in regard to nighttime workouts.(事实是，长期坚持锻炼的人会看到更好的减肥和健身效果。研究还表明，你的身体可以适应有规律的训练计划，所以如果你每天早上锻炼，你可能会在早上锻炼得更好，晚上锻炼也是如此)”可知，对于锻炼而言，最重要的是持之以恒和有规律。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据文章第一段“There’s always been debate about the best time of day to work out. For the longest time I’ve heard that exercising first thing in the morning is ideal, but others say a nighttime workout benefits them more. Is one time really better than another, and why? (关于一天中锻炼的最佳时间一直存在争议。很长一段时间以来，我都听说早上锻炼是理想的，但也有人说晚上锻炼对他们更有好处。一段时间真的比另一段时间好吗？为什么？)”和最后一段“The fact of the matter is that people who exercise consistently see better weight loss and fitness results in the long-term. Research also suggests that your body can adapt to regular training schedules, so if you work out every morning, you will probably get a lot better at working out in the morning, and the same in regard to nighttime workouts.(事实是，长期坚持锻炼的人会看到更好的减肥和健身效果。研究还表明，你的身体可以适应有规律的训练计划，所以如果你每天早上锻炼，你可能会在早上锻炼得更好，晚上锻炼也是如此)”可知，文章围绕一天中不同时间锻炼的利弊进行讨论，并强调了持续锻炼和有规律锻炼的重要性，因此，选项B“The best time to exercise (锻炼的最佳时间)”符合题意。故选B。 D A recent investigation has uncovered that a prehistoric marine mammal, known as the sea cow, fell Prey (猎物) to two distinct predators (捕食动物) — an ancient crocodile and a tiger shark. This discovery offers a rare glimpse into the complex food webs that existed millions of years ago. Conducted by an international group of scientists and published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, the research reveals one of the scarce instances where a single target was hunted by multiple predators. The sea cow, belonging to the extinct group Culebratherium, was initially targeted by a crocodile. Subsequent evidence suggests that after the initial attack, a tiger shark scavenged (觅食) the remains of the sea cow, with one of its teeth found near the unfortunate creature’s neck. “Have you seen the Batman movie? There is a scene where he and Alfred are shooting bullets to try and figure out which specific type of bullet they are trying to find,” said Benites-Palomino, the lead researcher. “Our research was conducted in exactly the same way. We conducted field experiments where predators are attacking their prey, and then afterwards we try to compare which is the best scene for what we’re finding there.” This discovery is particularly noteworthy as it contributes to the limited fossil evidence of multiple predators interacting with a single prey. While such interactions are commonplace in modern ecosystems, they are seldom documented in the fossil record. Therefore, this finding serves as a crucial piece in the puzzle of understanding ancient food webs. “We have been unsure as to which animals would have served this purpose as a food source for multiple predators. Our previous research has identified sperm whales searched by several shark species, and this new research highlights the importance of sea cows within the food chain,” Benites-Palomino said in a statement. The digging, directed by Marcelo Sanchez-Villagra, head of the Palaeontological Institute and Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, was both challenging and rewarding. The site was initially discovered by a local farmer who spotted unusual rocks, inspiring the team to investigate deeper and ultimately uncover the sea cow fossils. 12. What can we learn about the prehistoric sea cow? A. It occupied the top of food chains. B. It was believed to possess complex dental structures. C. It was targeted by two different creatures. D. It belonged to a species threatened with extinction. 13. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. The scene of animal battles. B. The risk associated with the experiments. C. The introduction of a movie. D. The method of the research. 14. What is the significance of this study? A. It questions the current ecological systems. B It provides valuable insights into ancient food webs. C. It corrects misconceptions about sea cows. D. It establishes the connection between humans and nature. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. A Research Inspired by the Batman Movie B. A Puzzle in Complex Ancient Food Chains C. A Farmer’s Significant Biological Discovery D. Shark and Crocodile Ate Unlucky Sea Cow 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讨论了一项关于史前海牛的研究，这种海牛被两种不同的捕食者捕食，提供了对数百万年前复杂食物链的罕见见解。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“A recent investigation has uncovered that a prehistoric marine mammal, known as the sea cow, fell Prey (猎物) to two distinct predators (捕食动物)—an ancient crocodile and a tiger shark. This discovery offers a rare glimpse into the complex food webs that existed millions of years ago.( 最近的一项调查发现，一种被称为海牛的史前海洋哺乳动物成为了两种截然不同的捕食者——一种古代鳄鱼和一种虎鲨的猎物。这一发现让我们得以一窥数百万年前存在的复杂食物网。)”可知，关于史前海牛，我们能了解到它被两种不同的生物捕食，是两种不同动物的攻击目标。故选C项。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段““Have you seen the Batman movie? There is a scene where he and Alfred are shooting bullets to try and figure out which specific type of bullet they are trying to find,” said Benites-Palomino, the lead researcher. “Our research was conducted in exactly the same way. We conducted field experiments where predators are attacking their prey, and then afterwards we try to compare which is the best scene for what we’re finding there.”(‘你看过蝙蝠侠电影吗？有一个场景，他和阿尔弗雷德正在射击子弹，试图找出他们试图找到的特定类型的子弹，’首席研究员贝尼特斯-帕洛米诺说：‘我们的研究是以完全相同的方式进行的。我们进行了实地实验，在那里捕食者正在攻击他们的猎物，然后我们试图比较哪个是我们在那里发现的最佳场景。’)”可知，第三段主要介绍了研究的方法。故选D项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“This discovery is particularly noteworthy as it contributes to the limited fossil evidence of multiple predators interacting with a single prey. While such interactions are commonplace in modern ecosystems, they are seldom documented in the fossil record. Therefore, this finding serves as a crucial piece in the puzzle of understanding ancient food webs.( 这一发现特别值得注意，因为它为多个捕食者与单个猎物相互作用的有限化石证据做出了贡献。虽然这种相互作用在现代生态系统中很常见，但化石记录中很少有记录。因此，这一发现是理解古代食物网的关键一环。)”可推知，这项研究的意义是它提供了对古代食物网有价值的见解。故选B项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段中“A recent investigation has uncovered that a prehistoric marine mammal, known as the sea cow, fell Prey (猎物) to two distinct predators (捕食动物)—an ancient crocodile and a tiger shark. This discovery offers a rare glimpse into the complex food webs that existed millions of years ago.( 最近的一项调查发现，一种被称为海牛的史前海洋哺乳动物成为了两种截然不同的捕食者——一种古代鳄鱼和一种虎鲨的猎物。这一发现让我们得以一窥数百万年前存在的复杂食物网。)”可知，本文主要讨论了一项关于史前海牛的研究，这种海牛被两种不同的捕食者捕食，提供了对数百万年前复杂食物链的罕见见解。选项D“鲨鱼和鳄鱼吃了不幸的海牛”直接反映了文章的核心内容，即海牛被鲨鱼和鳄鱼捕食的情况，因此是最佳标题。故选D项。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 You’re chatting with a friend and want to recommend a good book you just finished, or a movie you recently watched. ___16___ It feels like it’s on the tip of your tongue, but the harder you try to remember, the more it slips away. We’ve all been there, and everyone knows how hard it is to keep track of all of that information floating around in your head. Luckily, there are plenty of options available when it comes to improving your memory. ___17___ Say that address, phone number, or date over and over again to commit it to memory. This is an extremely simple solution. But it’s the best option if you know you’ll need the information in the near future. Create notable associations in your head. ___18___ For example, if you meet someone named Vincent, try picturing them looking at a Vincent Willem van Gogh painting. Doing this in your head can dramatically improve your ability to recall specific information, and it can be a fun exercise as well! Focus on one thing at a time. Turn the TV off while you study and get off the phone while you’re driving. ___19___ This will make it hard to process the information necessary to remember what you’re doing. If you want to remember things more clearly, focus on one task at a time. Take notes and write things down. Taking a note will help you retain the information, even if you never look at your notes again! ___20___ By combining memorization with the act of writing, it helps your brain commit the information to memory. A. Repeat important information out loud. B. All of a sudden, you can’t remember the name! C. There may be a long-term effect of multitasking as well. D. Doing more than one activity at a time will split your attention. E. It’s hard to achieve the same effect by typing something on your laptop. F. While memorization takes place entirely in the brain, writing is a physical act. G. Paint a picture in your mind to make names, dates, and objects easier to remember. 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. G 19. D 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种提高记忆力的方法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“You’re chatting with a friend and want to recommend a good book you just finished, or a movie you recently watched.(你和朋友聊天，想推荐一本刚读完的好书，或者最近看的一部电影)”和空后的“It feels like it’s on the tip of your tongue, but the harder you try to remember, the more it slips away.(感觉它就在你的舌尖上，但你越努力去记住，它就越是想不起来)”可知，想推荐一本好书或一部电影时，感觉到了嘴边却想不起来，说明突然想不起名字了。B选项“突然，你想不起名字了！”符合语境，故选B。 【17题详解】 根据空后的“Say that address, phone number, or date over and over again to commit it to memory.(一遍又一遍地说地址、电话号码或日期，把它们记在脑子里)”可知，本段主要谈论的是重复说重要的信息。A选项“大声重复重要的信息”符合语境，故选A。 【18题详解】 根据段落主题句“Create notable associations in your head.(在头脑中建立显著的联想)”可知，本段主要谈论的是在头脑中创建明显的联想，再结合空后所举的例子“For example, if you meet someone named Vincent, try picturing them looking at a Vincent Willem van Gogh painting. Doing this in your head can dramatically improve your ability to recall specific information, and it can be a fun exercise as well!(例如，如果你遇到一个叫文森特的人，试着想象他们正在看文森特·威廉·梵高的画。在脑海中这样做可以极大地提高你回忆特定信息的能力，而且这也是一项有趣的锻炼！)”可知，G项“在脑海里描绘一幅图画，让名字、日期和物品更容易记住”承上启下，符合语境。故选G。 【19题详解】 根据段落主题句“Focus on one thing at a time.(一次只关注一件事)”和空后的“This will make it hard to process the information necessary to remember what you’re doing.(这会让你很难处理必要的信息来记住你在做什么)”可知，当你同时进行多项活动时，你的注意力会被分散，这将使你很难处理必要的信息来记住你正在做的事。D选项“一次做不止一件事会分散你的注意力”符合语境，故选D。 【20题详解】 根据段落主题句“Take notes and write things down.(做笔记，把事情写下来)”可知，本段介绍的提高记忆力的方法是记笔记。根据空后的“By combining memorization with the act of writing, it helps your brain commit the information to memory.(通过将记忆与写作相结合，它可以帮助你的大脑将信息储存在记忆中)”可知，F项“记忆完全是在大脑中进行的，而书写则是一种身体行为”符合语境。F项中的“memorization”和“writing”是关键词。F选项“记忆完全发生在大脑中，而写作是一种身体行为”符合语境，故选F。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I have been so fortunate to receive kindness from everybody around, warmth from animals and Mother Nature. When I was ___21___ up, I was taught ___22___ to thank everything around with gratitude and regard everyone around with ___23___ and kindness, just as my grandparents and parents did. A long, long time ago, earlier in my career, I was ___24___ for hiring a lot of people in key positions. One of my guiding principles was to always ___25___ candidates with kindness and respect. But as many years went by, I was laid off because of the ___26___ of our company and the severe economic pressure sweeping the country. Like all the candidates I had ___27___, I became an interviewee. That was ___28___ for me. I went through a string of interviews, all ___29___. After one particular interview, the interviewer asked if I remembered him.“No,” I replied. “Well,” he said ___30___ ,“you interviewed me a few years ago and though I didn’t get the job, I still ___31___ how you treated me with kindness and respect. And now I would like to hire you for this job.” As is known to all, living with kindness and respect will be finally ___32___. As I shared my story with others on the Internet, I received many ___33___ Some thanked me for this ___34___ share and many agreed that kindness did spread. I believe that although we may not be able to change the world around us in a(n) ___35___, our kindness will come back to us in one way or another. This is life! 21. A. put B. brought C. picked D. called 22. A. slowly B. suddenly C. repeatedly D. gradually 23. A. surprise B. comfort C. relief D. respect 24. A. responsible B. hungry C. grateful D. good 25. A. treat B. adopt C. assess D. persuade 26. A. intention B. reform C. fault D. devotion 27. A. punished B. attacked C. interviewed D. studied 28. A. strange B. natural C. obvious D. lucky 29. A. in order B. in pain C. in danger D. in vain 30. A. sadly B. shyly C. seriously D. loudly 31. A. regret B. remember C. expect D. pretend 32. A. rewarded B. paid C. cut D. set 33. A. gifts B. needs C. likes D. designs 34. A. awful B. awesome C. wrong D. humorous 35 A. mess B. hurry C. word D. instant 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。记叙了作者善待他人并在多年后得到回报，他在网络上的分享也得到了热烈的回应。这个故事告诉我们善行总是有回报的。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我长大后，我一再受到教育，要感谢周围的一切。A. put (up)搭建；B. brought (up)抚养；C. picked (up)捡起；D. called (up)打电话。根据下句“thank everything around with gratitude and regard everyone around with ____ and kindness, just as my grandparents and parents did.”可知，此处意为正如祖父母、父母那样，“我”在成长过程中被教育要以善待人。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我长大后，我一再受到教育，要感谢周围的一切。A. slowly慢慢地；B. suddenly突然地；C. repeatedly反复地；D. gradually逐渐地。根据上文“When I was ____ up”可知，此处表明以善待人的必要性，使用repeatedly“反复地”能够体现出反复接受这种教育的重要性。故选C。 23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：并像我的祖父母和父母一样，对周围的每个人都表示尊重和友善。A. surprise惊喜；B. comfort安抚；C. relief放松；D. respect尊重。根据第三段中“I still ____ how you treated me with kindness and respect.”可知作者是用善意和尊重待人。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：很久以前，在我职业生涯的早期，我负责雇用很多重要职位的员工。A. responsible负责的；B. hungry饿的；C. grateful感激的；D. good好的。根据后文“for hiring a lot of people in key positions”可知，作者负责雇佣人员。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的指导原则之一是始终以友善和尊重的态度对待参加面试的人。A. treat对待；B. adopt采取；C. assess评估；D. persuade劝说。根据第三段中“I still ____ how you treated me with kindness and respect.”可知作者是用善意和尊重对待参加面试的人。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是随着时间的流逝，由于公司的改革和全国严峻的经济压力，我被解雇了。A. intention目的；B. reform改革；C. fault错误；D. devotion奉献。根据后文“the severe economic pressure sweeping the country.”可知，被解雇是公司人事变革的结果。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：像我面试过的所有被面试的人一样，我现在是应聘者。A. punished惩罚；B. attacked攻击；C. interviewed面试；D. studied学习。根据第二段中“I was ____ for hiring a lot of people”以及倒数第二段中“you had interviewed me a few years ago”可知作者曾经面试过应聘者。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这对我来说很奇怪。A. strange奇怪；B. natural自然的；C. obvious明显的；D. lucky幸运的。根据后文“I became an interviewee.”以及上文“I was ____ for hiring a lot of people”可知，“我”从招聘者变成应聘者的转变让作者感觉奇怪。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：我进行了一连串的面试，都是徒劳。A. in order按顺序地；B. in pain痛苦地；C. in danger有危险；D. in vain徒劳地。根据倒数第二段中“And now I would like to hire you for this job.”可知之前的所有面试都没有通过，只有这一次作者被雇佣了。意在表明之前的面试都是徒劳的。故选D。 30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：“嗯，”他严肃地说，“几年前你面试过我，虽然我没有得到那份工作，但我仍然记得你对我的友好和尊重。”A. sadly悲伤的；B. shyly害羞地；C. seriously严肃地；D. loudly大声地。根据后文“you interviewed me a few years ago and though I didn’t get the job”指对方严肃地回答作者，故选C。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“嗯，”他严肃地说，“几年前你面试过我，虽然我没有得到那份工作，但我仍然记得你对我的友好和尊重。”A. regret后悔；B. remember记得；C. expect期待；D. pretend假装。根据前句“you had interviewed me a few years ago”可知作者面试他是几年前的事情，此处应表述为他还记得这件事。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：众所周知，善良和尊重的生活最终会得到回报。A. rewarded奖励；B. paid支付；C. cut切割；D. set设置。根据上文“you interviewed me a few years ago and though I didn’t get the job, I still ____ how you treated me with kindness and respect. And now I would like to hire you for this job.”可知，作者因为自己曾经对他人的善良和尊重被录取，说明善良和尊重的生活最终会得到回报。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我在网上和别人分享我的故事时，我收到了很多赞。A. gifts礼物；B. needs需要；C. likes点赞，喜爱；D. designs设计。根据上文“As I shared my story with others on the Internet”指故事在网上收到了很多点赞。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有些人感谢我很棒的分享，许多人认同善意是可以传播的。A. awful糟糕的；B. awesome极好的；C. wrong错误的；D. humorous幽默的。根据后文“share and many agreed that kindness did spread”可知“我”的分享得到了别人的认可，表明大家对“我”的分享是积极的评价，B项awesome“极好的”切合语境。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：他说尽管我们可能无法瞬间改变我们周围的世界，但我们的善意会以一种或另一种方式回到我们身边。A. (in a) mess混乱；B. (in a) hurry匆忙；C. (in a) word总之；D. (in an) instant立刻、马上。根据“in one way or another.”可知，我们不能立即改变我们周边的世界，但善意迟早会以这样或那样的方式传递回来。D项in an instant“立刻、马上”切合语境。故选D。 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。 According to legend, the Chinese abacus was invented by the Yellow Emperor, ___36___ father of Chinese civilization. The earliest known written document of the Chinese abacus ___37___ (probable) dates back to the 2nd century BC. According to UNESCO: “Zhusuan is widely used in Chinese life and it is an important symbol of traditional Chinese culture, ___38___ (provide) a strong sense of cultural identity. It has been handed down through generations by two traditional methods of oral teaching and self-learning. Training in abacus based mental arithmetic (心算) is thought ___39___ (improve) a child’s attention span, memory and mental capability.” In 1946, a competition ___40___ (stage) between an abacus expert ___41___ the most advanced electric adding machine of the time. The expert won-the abacus was ___42___ (fast) than the machine in all cases, except for the multiplication of large numbers. Today, it contributes ___43___ the advancement of calculating techniques, cognitive schemas (认知图式), educational psychology and intellectual ___44___ (develop). It also has a far-reaching influence on different ____45____ (field) of cultural creativity, including folk customs, language, literature, sculpture and architecture. 【答案】36. the 37. probably 38. providing 39. to improve 40. was staged 41. and 42. faster 43. to 44. development 45. fields 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国算盘的发展历史。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：据传说，中国算盘是由中华文明之父黄帝发明的。此处特指“中华文明之父”，应用定冠词。故填the。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：已知最早的关于中国算盘的书面文件可以追溯到公元前2世纪。此处修饰动词，应用副词probably“很可能；大概”，作状语。故填probably。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：联合国教科文组织称：“珠算在中国人的生活中被广泛使用，是中国传统文化的重要象征，提供了强烈的文化认同感。provide与句子的主语Zhusuan之间是逻辑主谓关系，应用现在分词，作伴随状语。故填providing。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它通过口头教学和自学两种传统方法代代相传。以算盘为基础的心算训练被认为可以提高孩子的注意力、记忆力和智力。”固定搭配be thought to do sth.“被认为做某事”。故填to improve。 【40题详解】 考查动词语态和主谓一致。句意：1946年，一位算盘专家和当时最先进的电算机之间举行了一场比赛。根据时间状语In 1946可知，应用一般过去时，因单数主语a competition与动词stage之间为被动关系，应用被动语态，主语是单数，be动词使用was。故填was staged。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：1946年，一位算盘专家和当时最先进的电算机之间举行了一场比赛。固定搭配between...and...“在……和……之间”。故填and。 【42题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：专家赢了——算盘在所有情况下都比机器快，除了大数的乘法。根据than可知，此处表“与计算器相比较，算盘更快”，应用形容词比较级。故填faster。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：今天，它有助于计算技术，认知图式，教育心理学和智力发展的进步。固定搭配contribute to“有助于……”，to是介词。故填to。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：今天，它有助于计算技术，认知图式，教育心理学和智力发展的进步。此处作介词of的宾语，且有形容词修饰，应用名词development“发展”。故填development。 【45题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：它还对文化创意的不同领域产生了深远的影响，包括民俗、语言、文学、雕塑和建筑。field作“领域”讲时为可数名词，后面列举的不止一个，应用名词复数形式。故填fields。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 按校劳动日程，下周一你班将和外籍学生一起乘坐校车去阳光农场(Shining Farm)进行秋季劳动日实践活动，现请你口头通知他们这一安排，内容要点包括： 1. 时间和地点；2. 劳动项目安排；3. 相关提醒。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 May I have your attention, please? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That’s all. Thank you! 【答案】May I have your attention, please! As scheduled, the autumn labor day comes next Monday. So together we will engage in some farm work on the Shining Farm located in the suburb, some 20 miles away from here. There, in groups, we’ll, under the guidance of experienced farmers, help to get in rice, fertilize vegetables, pick fruits, tend livestock, etc. Also, we’ll prepare lunch in the farmhouse ourselves. Tiring but rewarding work, isn’t it? Remember to get dressed properly and gather at 9:00 on Monday morning at the school gate. The school bus will take us to the farm. That’s all. Thank you! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的通知。要求向外籍学生口头通知下周学校的劳动日程，即前往阳光农场进行秋季劳动日实践活动，告知其时间地点、项目安排和相关提醒等。 【详解】1.词汇积累 按计划：as scheduled→ as planned 参加：engage in→ participate in 值得的：rewarding → worthwhile 适当地：properly→ appropriately 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：So together we will engage in some farm work on the Shining Farm located in the suburb, some 20 miles away from here. 拓展句：So together we will engage in some farm work on the Shining Farm which is located in the suburb, some 20 miles away from here. 【点睛】【高分句型1】As scheduled, the autumn labor day comes next Monday.（运用了状语从句的省略） 【高分句型2】There, in groups, we’ll, under the guidance of experienced farmers, help to get in rice, fertilize vegetables, pick fruits, tend livestock, etc.（运用了并列谓语动词） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The children’s journey began when they were flying with their mom from the village of Araracuara, to San Jose del Guaviare to visit their father. Their small plane had engine trouble, and crashed in the rainforest. Sadly, all three adults on the plane died, including the children’s mother. This left the four children alone in the jungle. The oldest child was a 13-year-old girl. Next came a 9-year-old, a 4-year-old, and an 11-month-old baby. The children are members of the Indigenous Huitoto tribe (土著部落). The Huitotos live in the Amazon rainforest, so the children were familiar with some of the plants and fruits that could be found there. At first, the children lived off flour made from plant roots. They had found the flour in the airplane ruins. When they ran out of flour, the children used their knowledge of the forest’s fruits and seeds to survive. Luckily, it was a time when many rainforest plants were producing fruits. As soon as the plane went down, people started searching to see if anyone survived. After two weeks, the plane was found. The people searching found signs that the children might still be alive. Rescue teams flew in helicopters and dropped boxes of food, hoping the children would find them. But they couldn’t see the ground because the forest was so thick. The helicopters even played a recorded message from the children’s grandmother, encouraging the kids to avoid moving around. Over 150 soldiers were sent out with dogs to search on the ground. These teams left whistles around, hoping the children would find them and use them to make noise. Around 70 Indigenous volunteers also helped search. They saw all kinds of animals. However, what they didn’t spot were the kids, who were apparently scared by the soldiers and spent much of their time hiding from them. 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。 At different points in time, the rescue teams found signs of the children. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After more than a month, the searchers finally found the children. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version; At different points in time, the rescue teams found signs of the children. A bottle, a partly-eaten piece of fruit, and even a rough shelter made by the children. They called in more searchers, followed the trail left by the children, sped up the search and expanded the searching area. As the search progressed, more and more traces were found. All the searchers were excited and increasingly confident that the children were still alive. Despite the numerous searches, the children remained out of contact. However, the rescue teams never lost heart. After more than a month, the searchers finally found the children. They were in a small clearing in the forest, about 15 kilometers from where the plane had crashed. The children were very weak, but they were alive. Everyone was extremely happy and relieved that the children were safe. The soldiers who found the children wrapped them in blankets and gave them drinks. A helicopter was used to lift the kids up and out of the rainforest. The story of the children’s survival has inspired many people. It has also shown how the knowledge and skills of Indigenous people can help in difficult times. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了四个孩子和母亲一起坐飞机去看望父亲的途中飞机失事，飞机上的三名成年人全部遇难，包括孩子们的母亲，孩子们自己在丛林中艰难求生，飞机一坠毁，人们就开始搜寻是否有人幸存，两周后，飞机被找到了。搜寻人员发现了孩子们可能还活着的迹象，他们还发现了各种各样的动物，却没有发现孩子们。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在不同的时间点，救援队发现了孩子们的踪迹。”可知，第一段可描写搜救人员的搜救工作。 ②由第二段首句内容“一个多月后，搜救人员终于找到了孩子们。”可知，第二段可描写搜救人员发现孩子们，孩子们的情况，以及他们怎么帮助孩子们。 2.续写线索：召集更多人——发现更多踪迹——仍然没找到孩子们——找到孩子——孩子们的情况——士兵用毯子裹着孩子们——直升机把孩子们送出丛林——影响 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①召集：call in/call up ②包裹：wrap/swathe ③抬起：lift...up/raise...up 情绪类 ①兴奋的：excited/thrilled ②高兴：happy/delighted 【点睛】[高分句型1] As the search progressed, more and more traces were found. (由as引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型2] The soldiers who found the children wrapped them in blankets and gave them drinks. (由关系代词who引导的限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 玉溪一中2023—2024学年上学期高三第四阶段检测 英语 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。 2．答题时请按要求用笔。 3．请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效;在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。 4．作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。 5．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What are the speakers probably talking about? A．An opera. B．A concert. C．A movie. 2．What is Tom like according to the man? A．He is a short man. B．He is a tall man with glasses. C．He is pretty thin with a moustache. 3．What did the speakers do last night? A．Saw a film. B．Went dancing. C．Had a party. 4．Where are the speakers? A．In Britain. B．In the USA． C．In France. 5．What time does the second movie start? A．At 9:00. B．At 7:00. C．At 2:00. 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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答6~7小题。 6．What happened on the man’s way to the hotel? A．The coach ran out of oil. B. The coach had a breakdown. C. He waited for one hour on the way. 7．Why did the man want to change the room? A．His room was very dirty. B．His room was very small. C．The guests upstairs were noisy. 听下面一段较长对话，回答8~9小题。 8．How does the man feel about going to the party? A．Worried. B．Excited. C．Surprised. 9．What does the woman suggest the man do? A．Talk with Joan. B．Avoid saying stupid words. C．Begin a talk with the weather. 听下面一段较长对话，回答10~12小题。 10．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Future plans. B．Studying at university. C．Part-time jobs. 11．What can we most probably infer from the conversation? A．The man’s major is computer science. B．The man isn’t a college student. C．The man is the woman’s boyfriend. 12．What does the man advise the woman to do? A．Find a full-time job. B．Take her parents’ advice. C．Find some time to earn more money. 听下面一段较长对话，回答13~16小题。 13．When does the man need to hand in his application? A．As soon as the term starts. B．In two months after the term starts. C．In two months before the term starts. 14．What can students use I-20 to apply for? A．A scholarship. B．A visa. C．A bank loan. 15．How can the man apply for the program? A．By filling in the application online. B．By going to the center. C．By calling the center. 16．What should the man send to the center? A．His grades. B．A sponsorship form. C．Information about his background. 听下面一段独白，回答17~20小题。 17．Why did the lady want the pianist to sing? A.She was tired of listening to the piano. B.She knew he could sing well. C.She wanted to make him famous. 18．When did the pianist know he had a talent for singing? A．After he became a famous pianist. B．Long before he played the piano in the bar. C．That night after his first singing. 19．What happened to the pianist at last? A．He became a well-known singer in America. B．He continued to play the piano in the bar. C．He had his own piano bar. 20．Which of the following will the author of the passage agree on? A．People will succeed if they have talent. B．Few people have real talent. C．Everyone should make full use of his talent. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The Best Universities in Italy for International Students Italy has always been a hotspot for wanderers and students alike, thanks to its incredible culture, breathtaking scenery, and, let’s not forget, excellent cuisine. But do you know that Italy has also been gaining some serious recognition for its top-rate higher education system? If you’re an international student on the lookout for amazing academic opportunities, Italy might just be the place for you with a diverse range of universities. Istituto Marangoni, Milan As a famous fashion and design school with campuses in Milan and Florence, Istituto Marangoni offers specialized programs in fashion business, luxury brand management, and fashion marketing. Combining creativity with business acumen, Istituto Marangoni equips students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the competitive global fashion industry. Florence Institute of Design International, Florence Situated in the historic center of Florence, the Florence Institute of Design International offers undergraduate and graduate programs in interior design, graphic design, and design management. Through cooperation with local design firms, museums, and cultural institutions, it bridges the gap between theory and practice, preparing students for successful careers in the field of design management. University of New Haven, Prato Situated in Prato, the University of New Haven offers a unique mix of American-style education in the heart of Italy. With a focus on experiential learning, innovation, and global engagement, the campus provides international students with a dynamic environment to pursue undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration, finance, and entrepreneurship. UniCamillus, Rome UniCamillus offers undergraduate and graduate programs in healthcare management, medical biotechnology, and public health administration. Through interdisciplinary cooperation, clinical internships, and international partnerships, UniCamillus prepares students for diverse career opportunities in healthcare management and administration. 1. What impresses students most about universities in Italy? A. Rich native culture. B. Mouthwatering cuisine. C. Jaw-dropping landscapes. D. Superb educational framework. 2. What do the first two universities have in common? A. They train future doctors. B. They focus on creative skills. C. They excel in theoretical study. D. They favor American teaching style. 3. In which column of a magazine can we find the text? A. Learning center. B. Health & fitness. C. Cultural corner. D. Fashion & design. B I wanted to buy something today - until I figured out the cost versus the benefit. At that point I knew it was a completely stupid idea. What I wanted to buy was an older car to have in addition to my four-year-old Smart Car that I absolutely like. So you wonder, why would I want to have another car as well? The reason is - grandkids. I have several and in the Smart Car I can only have one passenger (It’s a two-seater). Besides, one of my daughters-in-law does not trust the Smart Car as a vehicle for her daughter Lily to ride in, so that’s one little girl I can’t take anywhere at all. My husband also has a car - and a truck. So that’s why I had the stupid idea to buy an old Toyota I found on the lot of an honest used car salesman. Thank heavens I came to my senses before I spent $8000 to buy it, $80 or so to license it and probably $500 to insure it for a year. It would be senseless to buy that car. My grandkids just have to continue to come with me one by one. I can’t take two girls out to lunch or two girls shopping or pick up the brother and sister that live in the same house. As for the little one that’s not allowed to ride with me…well, Grandpa will have to pick her up. As for me, I didn’t get money in my savings account by being totally stupid. Sure, doing things with the kids is fun, but spending that kind of money to put two or more of them in a group - which would probably drive me crazy anyway - is really dumb. Sometimes temptation can prove that you still have a little sense. 4. What can we know about the author’s grandkid Lily? A She refused to stay with her grandma. B. She thought it was dangerous to sit in a Smart Car. C. She was always picked up by her mom. D. She was not allowed to take her grandma’s car. 5. Why did the author give up the idea of buying the Toyota? A. It was a used car. B. She couldn’t afford it. C. The salesman was unreliable. D. There was no need for it. 6. What does the underlined word “dumb” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Difficult. B. reasonable. C. stupid. D. amazing. 7. What can be the best title of the text? A. Look before you leap. B. Better late than never. C. Don’t judge a book by its cover. D. Every advantage has its disadvantage. C There’s always been debate about the best time of day to work out. For the longest time I’ve heard that exercising first thing in the morning is ideal, but others say a nighttime workout benefits them more. Is one time really better than another, and why? Regardless of when you work out, there are many health benefits from moving regularly, like improving your heart health, getting stronger or even improving your endurance (耐力). Most people decide to exercise when it best fits their schedule, so oftentimes they can’t help the time of the day they choose to be active. Research has shown, however, that the time of day you choose to exercise can affect your workout in various ways. The best time to work out is whenever you can. We don’t all have schedules that allow for a 90-minute workout. If your only time of day to exercise is before work, then morning is best. If you reserve physical activity for packed evenings, there’s a good chance that you won’t ever get to it. Likewise, if you can only squash (挤进) 20 minutes of exercise into your day right before you get ready for bed, that’s the best time to work out. I want to add a note on consistency (连贯性), though: The best time to exercise is whenever you can, but the best-best time of day to exercise is the time you can stick with for days, weeks and months. The fact of the matter is that people who exercise consistently see better weight loss and fitness results in the long-term. Research also suggests that your body can adapt to regular training schedules, so if you work out every morning, you will probably get a lot better at working out in the morning, and the same in regard to nighttime workouts. 8. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By listing numbers. B. By raising questions. C. By comparing facts. D. By giving examples. 9. What is the author’s attitude towards exercise in spare time? A. Objective. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Supportive. 10. Which of the following is the most important as to exercise? A. Losing weight. B. Choosing the right gym. C. Working out regularly. D. Exercising as much as possible. 11. What is the text mainly about? A. The various places to exercise. B. The best time to exercise. C. The common mistakes about exercise. D. The good ways to exercise. D A recent investigation has uncovered that a prehistoric marine mammal, known as the sea cow, fell Prey (猎物) to two distinct predators (捕食动物) — an ancient crocodile and a tiger shark. This discovery offers a rare glimpse into the complex food webs that existed millions of years ago. Conducted by an international group of scientists and published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, the research reveals one of the scarce instances where a single target was hunted by multiple predators. The sea cow, belonging to the extinct group Culebratherium, was initially targeted by a crocodile. Subsequent evidence suggests that after the initial attack, a tiger shark scavenged (觅食) the remains of the sea cow, with one of its teeth found near the unfortunate creature’s neck. “Have you seen the Batman movie? There is a scene where he and Alfred are shooting bullets to try and figure out which specific type of bullet they are trying to find,” said Benites-Palomino, the lead researcher. “Our research was conducted in exactly the same way. We conducted field experiments where predators are attacking their prey, and then afterwards we try to compare which is the best scene for what we’re finding there.” This discovery is particularly noteworthy as it contributes to the limited fossil evidence of multiple predators interacting with a single prey. While such interactions are commonplace in modern ecosystems, they are seldom documented in the fossil record. Therefore, this finding serves as a crucial piece in the puzzle of understanding ancient food webs. “We have been unsure as to which animals would have served this purpose as a food source for multiple predators. Our previous research has identified sperm whales searched by several shark species, and this new research highlights the importance of sea cows within the food chain,” Benites-Palomino said in a statement. The digging, directed by Marcelo Sanchez-Villagra, head of the Palaeontological Institute and Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, was both challenging and rewarding. The site was initially discovered by a local farmer who spotted unusual rocks, inspiring the team to investigate deeper and ultimately uncover the sea cow fossils. 12. What can we learn about the prehistoric sea cow? A. It occupied the top of food chains. B. It was believed to possess complex dental structures. C. It was targeted by two different creatures. D. It belonged to a species threatened with extinction. 13. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. The scene of animal battles. B. The risk associated with the experiments. C. The introduction of a movie. D. The method of the research. 14. What is the significance of this study? A It questions the current ecological systems. B. It provides valuable insights into ancient food webs. C. It corrects misconceptions about sea cows. D. It establishes the connection between humans and nature. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. A Research Inspired by the Batman Movie B. A Puzzle in Complex Ancient Food Chains C. A Farmer’s Significant Biological Discovery D. Shark and Crocodile Ate Unlucky Sea Cow 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 You’re chatting with a friend and want to recommend a good book you just finished, or a movie you recently watched. ___16___ It feels like it’s on the tip of your tongue, but the harder you try to remember, the more it slips away. We’ve all been there, and everyone knows how hard it is to keep track of all of that information floating around in your head. Luckily, there are plenty of options available when it comes to improving your memory. ___17___ Say that address phone number, or date over and over again to commit it to memory. This is an extremely simple solution. But it’s the best option if you know you’ll need the information in the near future. Create notable associations in your head. ___18___ For example, if you meet someone named Vincent, try picturing them looking at a Vincent Willem van Gogh painting. Doing this in your head can dramatically improve your ability to recall specific information, and it can be a fun exercise as well! Focus on one thing at a time. Turn the TV off while you study and get off the phone while you’re driving. ___19___ This will make it hard to process the information necessary to remember what you’re doing. If you want to remember things more clearly, focus on one task at a time. Take notes and write things down. Taking a note will help you retain the information, even if you never look at your notes again! ___20___ By combining memorization with the act of writing, it helps your brain commit the information to memory. A. Repeat important information out loud. B. All of a sudden, you can’t remember the name! C. There may be a long-term effect of multitasking as well. D. Doing more than one activity at a time will split your attention. E. It’s hard to achieve the same effect by typing something on your laptop. F. While memorization takes place entirely in the brain, writing is a physical act. G. Paint a picture in your mind to make names, dates, and objects easier to remember. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I have been so fortunate to receive kindness from everybody around, warmth from animals and Mother Nature. When I was ___21___ up, I was taught ___22___ to thank everything around with gratitude and regard everyone around with ___23___ and kindness, just as my grandparents and parents did. A long, long time ago, earlier in my career, I was ___24___ for hiring a lot of people in key positions. One of my guiding principles was to always ___25___ candidates with kindness and respect. But as many years went by, I was laid off because of the ___26___ of our company and the severe economic pressure sweeping the country. Like all the candidates I had ___27___, I became an interviewee. That was ___28___ for me. I went through a string of interviews, all ___29___. After one particular interview, the interviewer asked if I remembered him.“No,” I replied. “Well,” he said ___30___ ,“you interviewed me a few years ago and though I didn’t get the job, I still ___31___ how you treated me with kindness and respect. And now I would like to hire you for this job.” As is known to all, living with kindness and respect will be finally ___32___. As I shared my story with others on the Internet, I received many ___33___ Some thanked me for this ___34___ share and many agreed that kindness did spread. I believe that although we may not be able to change the world around us in a(n) ___35___, our kindness will come back to us in one way or another. This is life! 21. A. put B. brought C. picked D. called 22. A. slowly B. suddenly C. repeatedly D. gradually 23. A. surprise B. comfort C. relief D. respect 24. A. responsible B. hungry C. grateful D. good 25. A. treat B. adopt C. assess D. persuade 26. A. intention B. reform C. fault D. devotion 27. A. punished B. attacked C. interviewed D. studied 28. A. strange B. natural C. obvious D. lucky 29. A. in order B. in pain C. in danger D. in vain 30. A. sadly B. shyly C. seriously D. loudly 31. A. regret B. remember C. expect D. pretend 32. A. rewarded B. paid C. cut D. set 33 A. gifts B. needs C. likes D. designs 34. A. awful B. awesome C. wrong D. humorous 35. A. mess B. hurry C. word D. instant 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。 According to legend, the Chinese abacus was invented by the Yellow Emperor, ___36___ father of Chinese civilization. The earliest known written document of the Chinese abacus ___37___ (probable) dates back to the 2nd century BC. According to UNESCO: “Zhusuan is widely used in Chinese life and it is an important symbol of traditional Chinese culture, ___38___ (provide) a strong sense of cultural identity. It has been handed down through generations by two traditional methods of oral teaching and self-learning. Training in abacus based mental arithmetic (心算) is thought ___39___ (improve) a child’s attention span, memory and mental capability.” In 1946, a competition ___40___ (stage) between an abacus expert ___41___ the most advanced electric adding machine of the time. The expert won-the abacus was ___42___ (fast) than the machine in all cases, except for the multiplication of large numbers. Today, it contributes ___43___ the advancement of calculating techniques, cognitive schemas (认知图式), educational psychology and intellectual ___44___ (develop). It also has a far-reaching influence on different ____45____ (field) of cultural creativity, including folk customs, language, literature, sculpture and architecture. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 按校劳动日程，下周一你班将和外籍学生一起乘坐校车去阳光农场(Shining Farm)进行秋季劳动日实践活动，现请你口头通知他们这一安排，内容要点包括： 1. 时间和地点；2. 劳动项目安排；3. 相关提醒。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 May I have your attention, please? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That’s all. Thank you! 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The children’s journey began when they were flying with their mom from the village of Araracuara, to San Jose del Guaviare to visit their father. Their small plane had engine trouble, and crashed in the rainforest. Sadly, all three adults on the plane died, including the children’s mother. This left the four children alone in the jungle. The oldest child was a 13-year-old girl. Next came a 9-year-old, a 4-year-old, and an 11-month-old baby. The children are members of the Indigenous Huitoto tribe (土著部落). The Huitotos live in the Amazon rainforest, so the children were familiar with some of the plants and fruits that could be found there. At first, the children lived off flour made from plant roots. They had found the flour in the airplane ruins. When they ran out of flour, the children used their knowledge of the forest’s fruits and seeds to survive. Luckily, it was a time when many rainforest plants were producing fruits. As soon as the plane went down, people started searching to see if anyone survived. After two weeks, the plane was found. The people searching found signs that the children might still be alive. Rescue teams flew in helicopters and dropped boxes of food, hoping the children would find them. But they couldn’t see the ground because the forest was so thick. The helicopters even played a recorded message from the children’s grandmother, encouraging the kids to avoid moving around. Over 150 soldiers were sent out with dogs to search on the ground. These teams left whistles around, hoping the children would find them and use them to make noise. Around 70 Indigenous volunteers also helped search. They saw all kinds of animals. However, what they didn’t spot were the kids, who were apparently scared by the soldiers and spent much of their time hiding from them. 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。 At different points in time the rescue teams found signs of the children. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After more than a month, the searchers finally found the children. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $