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大市联考卷（四） 英语 满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 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. Who will be absent from the man’s party? A. James. B. Alice. C. Laura. 2. Where might Tom’s sister be? A. In her room. B. In the park. C. At Aunt Jenny’s house. 3. What gift does Jason buy for Lucy? A. A watch. B. A dress. C. A scarf. 4. What do the speakers mainly talk about? A. Main interests. B. Dream jobs. C. Wildlife protection. 5. What will Jessica do next? A. Go to the club. B. Send the e-mail. C. Have the computer fixed. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why will Mary go out? A. To buy a book. B. To visit an artist. C. To get some medicine. 7. What’s wrong with Eric? A. He has a fever. B. He has a cold. C. He has a toothache. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does the woman need the materials for? A. Her presentation. B. Her homework. C. Her paper. 9. Why is the woman surprised? A. All the articles are lent out. B. The man knows Professor Giler. C. Her additional copies are lost. 10. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Turn to Professor Giler. B. Come before 8 a. m. C. Read in the afternoon. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why is Kevin unwilling to drive a car? A. The parking fee is too high. B. It is environmentally unfriendly. C. There’s much traffic on the road. 12. How long does it take to walk to the nearest subway station? A. About 5 minutes. B. About 20 minutes. C. About 30 minutes. 13. How might Kevin go to the zoo? A. By subway. B. By bike. C. By bus. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. When will the performance end? A. At 8:00p. m. B. At 8:30 p. m. C. At 9:00 p. m. 15. What worries Sam? A. His band’s unpopularity. B. His falling behind in study. C. His parents’ opposing him. 16. What does Sam do in the band? A. Play the guitar. B. Play the drum. C. Sing songs. 17. How does Lily find Sam’s decision? A. Wise. B. Regrettable. C. Confusing. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What was a challenge for the speaker at the beginning of her writing? A. Writing good articles. B. Picking up kids. C. Finding time to write. 19. Why did the speaker start walking every morning? A. To keep healthy. B. To regain happiness. C. To think deeply. 20. What do the readers want to know? A. How to start writing. B. What effects writing has. C. Why the speaker is so productive. 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。 Best Books for College Admissions College admissions are usually a complex process, with weighted GPAs, AP scores, volunteer requirements, and extracurricular activities. These 4 books are the best guides we can offer to help you think through this complex and expensive process with your teens. Who Gets In and Why by Jeff Selingo Bestselling author and education journalist, Jeff Selingo, spent months in the college admissions departments of three different universities. He gained a true insider’s view of what really goes on when decisions are made about which students to admit, and which ones to deny. This insightful book offers families guidance on helping their teens discover the fit college on every level, including financial must-reads! College Essay Essentials by Ethan Sawyer The college application essay is the most difficult part of the application process for many students. Ethan Sawyer is here to help with his comprehensive guide to writing the college essay. Filled with tips, exercises and essays from students who gained admission to their top choice schools, this book will take the sting out of the essay-writing process for your teen and you! The Truth about College Admission by Rick Clark and Brennan Barnard Rick Clark has written this excellent guide, offering families a chance to learn how admissions officers think about the college application process. Written with co-author Brennan Barnard, Director of College Counseling at The Derryfield School, this is the admissions guidebook for families that will take them through the entire college admissions process. The College Conversation by Eric J Furda and Jacques Steinberg Eric J. Furda, Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, and bestselling author Jacques Steinberg, provide guidance for parents about the crucial conversations they need to have with their college-bound teens. 1. What do Who Gets In and Why and The Truth about College Admission have in common? A. They are both best sellers of the year. B. They are both the result of two authors. C. They center on the admissions matter. D. They share admissions officers’ opinions. 2. Which book might you turn to when you have difficulty with the application letter? A. Who Gets In and Why. B. College Essay Essentials. C The Truth about College Admission. D. The College Conversation. 3. Who is the text mostly intended for? A. High school students. B. Educational experts. C. College admissions officers. D. Parents of pre-college students. When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the messes people were making. After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria (细菌)? Which kinds of fish can eat cancer-causing chemicals? With the right combination of animals and plants, he figured, maybe he could clean up waste the way nature did. He decided to build what he would later call an eco-machine. The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge (污泥). First, he constructed a series of clear fiberglass tanks connected to each other. Then he went around to local ponds and streams and brought back some plants and animals. He placed them in the tanks and waited. Little by little, these different kinds of life got used to one another and formed their own ecosystem. After a few weeks, John added the sludge. He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water. Over the years, John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse — like facility that treated sewage (污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a city in southeast China. “Ecological design” is the name John gives to what he does. “Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for the inventor,” he says. “You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self-repair.” 4. What can we learn about John from the first two paragraphs? A. He was fond of traveling. B. He enjoyed being alone. C. He had an inquiring mind. D. He longed to be a doctor. 5. Why did John put the sludge into the tanks? A. To feed the animals. B. To build an ecosystem. C. To protect the plants. D. To test the eco-machine. 6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Fuzhou? A. To review John’s research plans. B. To show an application of John’s idea. C. To compare John’s different jobs. D. To erase doubts about John’s invention. 7. What is the basis for John’s work? A Nature can repair itself. B. Organisms need water to survive. C. Life on Earth is diverse. D. Most tiny creatures live in groups. The film “Catch the Doll” is a poignant and thought-provoking work that, on the surface, delivers the signature humor of the Happy Twist team, but underneath, it presents a cruel allegory that resonates deeply with the audience. Here are my impressions of the movie, articulated in English: “Catch the Doll” is a masterful blend of comedy and tragedy, a film that starts with laughter but ends with a profound reflection on life's ironies. The movie, starring the iconic duo Shen Teng and Ma Li, is akin to a sugar-coated shell that initially offers the sweet taste of humor but gradually reveals the bitter pill of social satire and a probing examination of human nature. The film’s narrative is a stark portrayal of the extreme pressures and expectations placed on children by their parents. Shen Teng's character, Ma Chenggang, a wealthy businessman, and his wife, Chunlan, played by Ma Li, are the epitome of parents who are willing to go to any lengths, even to the point of deception and manipulation, to ensure their son’s success. Their approach to parenting is chilling, turning the concept of a nurturing home into a prison of expectations and control. The movie cleverly uses exaggeration to highlight the absurdity of such an extreme parenting style. Ma Chenggang’s belief in the necessity of hardship for his son's growth is a twisted interpretation of the saying, “Heaven will confer a great responsibility on a person, it will first exercise his mind with suffering, and his sinews and bones with toil.” “Catch the Doll” also invites us to consider the broader implications of such behavior. It raises questions about the value of individual freedom and the right of children to have their own dreams and aspirations, rather than being mere tools to fulfill parental ambitions. The film serves as a mirror, reflecting the often-overlooked issues of excessive expectations, out-of-control education, and the disregard for personal value in modern society. In the end, “Catch the Doll” is not just a comedy; it’s a social commentary that provokes deep thought and self-reflection. It’s a film that, despite its humorous facade, leaves a lasting impact, urging viewers to question the nature of love, control, and the true meaning of success. The movie’s ending, which is both happy and tinged with regret, encapsulates the complex emotions that it stirs within us, reminding us that often, we spend our lives trying to heal the wounds of our childhood. 8. What is the central theme of the film “Catch the Doll”? A. The importance of parental guidance in children's success. B. The balance between humor and social issues in filmmaking. C. The paradoxical nature of extreme parenting and its impact on children. D. The journey of a child's pursuit of happiness and success. 9. In the film, the character Ma Chenggang’s parenting style is depicted as: A. Encouraging and supportive of his son’s personal aspirations. B. Strict but ultimately beneficial for his son’s character development. C. Excessive and potentially damaging to his son’s well-being. D. Indifferent and neglectful of his son’s emotional needs. 10. The film "Catch the Doll" uses the character of Ma Chenggang to: A. Critique the societal pressure on children to succeed academically. B. Advocate for a more lenient approach to parenting. C. Illustrate the potential consequences of extreme parental control. D. Demonstrate the effectiveness of traditional parenting methods. 11. The author’s tone in discussing the film “Catch the Doll” can be best described as: A. Critical and disapproving of the depicted parenting methods. B. Neutral, simply presenting the film’s narrative without bias. C. Admiring and appreciative of the film’s social commentary. D. Skeptical, questioning the effectiveness of the film’s message. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a planet, WASP-107b. The planet, which orbits a K-type star in under six days, has already caught the attention of astronomers and been considered an odd thing, for its size is about 1,316 times larger than that of Earth but its mass only about 30 times heavier, earning it the name of the “candyfloss” (棉花糖) planet. The latest observations give a strange world beyond our solar system. “Our understanding of other planets depends on what we know from our own planet,“ says Prof. Leen Decin, first author of the research. “That’s very restricted knowledge. But exploring space requires more.” The planet was discovered in 2017, after astronomers spotted light from its host star, each time the planet passed in front of it. “It’s like a fly in front of a street lamp,” says Decin. James Webb takes these observations to the next level by measuring starlight shining through the planet’s atmosphere. Because distinct elements absorb light of distinct wavelengths, the band of colored starlight indicates which gases are present. The latest observations of the “candyfloss” planet reveal evidence of gases like water vapor (水蒸气) in the atmosphere. It is also the first time that the chemical composition of clouds on another planet has been identified-in this case, a kind of special sand. The planet’s atmosphere would feature something similar to the Earth’s water cycle but involve sand cycling between solid and gaseous states. From the hotter, lower levels, with temperatures close to 1,000℃, some steam would rise up, cool and form grains of sand too small to see. Eventually, these clouds of sand would become heavy enough and they would rain back. “The universe has so many surprises,” says Decin. “I do visualize various alternative ways for life to form on another planet. It might be very different from something you know here on Earth. We have to broaden our imagination.” 12. Why is WASP-107b thought strange? A. It has shining starlight. B. It orbits the parent star quickly. C. It is large but relatively light. D. It is in the shape of candyfloss. 13. What restricts people’s knowledge of other planets? A. Unforeseen problems in space exploration. B. Limited information from Earth. C. Strict requirements for direct observations. D. Lack of support for in-depth research. 14. Which aspect of WASP-107b is mainly talked about in paragraph 4? A. Its sand cycling. B. Its similarities to Earth. C. Its weather patterns. D. Its atmospheric conditions. 15. What do Decin’s words imply in the last paragraph? A. Astronomy improves life on Earth. B. Life might exist in outer space. C. Life on other planets brings surprises. D. Researchers should be more creative. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据下面短文，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。 How Your Brain Deceives You Your brain possesses some incredible abilities, from recalling conversations with close friends to tackling complex math problems with ease. ____16____ At times, it may even overlook critical information, resulting in errors that could be bad for your well-being or health. ____17____ One of the biggest shortcomings of your brain is that it can get lazy. When trying to solve a problem or make a decision, your mind often falls back on solutions that have worked in the past. While using shortcuts can be a useful and effective approach, they can also trip you up and cause you to make mistakes. For example, maybe you’re terrified of flying because you can think of several tragic, high-profile plane crashes. In reality, traveling by air is much safer than traveling by car. ____18____ Moreover, your brain might fail to detect significant changes occurring in your surroundings, a phenomenon referred to as change blindness. ____19____ — otherwise, it will get overwhelmed. Seemingly not like a huge problem, it can have major consequences according to some research. For example, people who have jobs like air traffic control can make potentially disastrous errors as a result of change blindness. ____20____ In the process we twist reality to protect our self-esteem — in other words, we don’t want to own up when we mess up. Why do we participate in the blame game? Researchers believe it’s to safeguard our self-esteem and shield ourselves from the fear of failure. When adopting this mindset, we attribute negative outcomes to factors beyond our control. A. Your brain has to prioritize what it pays attention to. B. But it is not that perfect and open to imperfections. C. This realization can carry you through some unnecessary errors. D. However, you can avoid some of these errors by acquiring a better understanding of them. E. It goes without saying that your brain is incapable of processing all information at the the same time. F. When something goes wrong, your brain instinctively seeks someone or something to hold responsible. G. However, your brain is using a mental shortcut to fool you into believing flying is more dangerous than it is. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Our family was sitting on the porch swing enjoying the summer breeze when my husband pointed to something on the swing’s chain next to him. We ___21___ forward to see a large praying mantis (螳螂) attaching to the chain. We held our ___22___ and watched, not wanting to scare it away. We sat and ___23___ chatted for the next half hour as we watched the insect ___24___ up and down the chain. It seemed ___25___ by our presence, and we were ___26___ to observe its slow, precise movements. We wouldn’t have ___27___ it if my husband had not pointed it out. Too often, we move through life, ___28___ of the beautiful blessings surrounding us each day. The ___29___ of sitting and watching an insect for half an hour is something I do not want to ____30____ for granted. Too often, I define myself by my productivity. I start my morning with a checklist and ____31____ my worth by how much I get done by the day’s end. I’m learning to ____32____ my tireless striving for productivity and simply ____33____ the gifts of this beautiful world when I see them. Each creature displays a small ____34____. To sit and watch a unique bug like a praying mantis is an act of admiration. I think I’ll ____35____ and sit for a while in search of another beautiful bug just to appreciate the beauty of nature. 21. A. struggled B. put C. bent D. dropped 22. A. breath B. attention C. back D. tool 23. A. casually B. quietly C. happily D. nervously 24. A. looking B. flying C. climbing D. falling 25. A. unbothered B. undoubted C. unattractive D. inaccessible 26. A. grateful B. anxious C. impatient D. responsible 27. A. selected B. recognized C. noticed D. scolded 28. A. unfamiliar B. proud C. shameful D. unaware 29. A. courage B. wisdom C. safety D. reward 30. A. owe B. take C. bring D. fetch 31. A. balance B. measure C. release D. promote 32. A. defend B. keep C. imagine D. stop 33. A. enjoy B. deliver C. produce D. ignore 34. A. principle B. purpose C. wonder D. puzzle 35. A. pull through B. go out C. turn up D. come back 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 After about one hour and a half on Tuesday night, the 2021 Nobel literature laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah ____36____ (sell) around 100,000 copies of his novels. The book sale was at ____37____ Chinese livestream show on the short video platform Douyin, ____38____ (generate) a profit of over 4 million yuan ($570,000). The number grew to 110,000 copies later that night. During his talk with English teacher-turned livestreamer Dong Yuhui, the Tanzanian-born British author, 76, shared ____39____ Chinese netizens his hometown life ____40____ immigrant experiences, his writing as an outside r and teaching as a literature professor. He added: “I have been ____41____ (continuous) absorbing nourishment(营养) for creating from nostalgia (怀旧), pain and ____42____ (silent).” Dong managed ____43____ (connect) Gurnah’s life and writing with the numerous Chinese readers living and working far from home—Dong being one of them —who find ____44____ difficult to fit in the new environment, mostly in big cities, but also difficult to go back home and stay. The show was the last public event of Gurnah’s first China trip that began on March 5, during _____45_____ he visited Shanghai, Ningbo of zhejiang province, and Beijing, giving lectures and holding dialogues with Chinese writers including Ge Fei, Sun Ganlu and Nobel laureate Mo Yan. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 在口语课上，外教Alex组织同学们讨论是否使用网络投票( online voting)的方式评选校园十佳歌手。请你代表小组发言，内容包括： 1.小组观点； 2.陈述理由。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Hello everyone! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening! 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 school year was coming to a close, and the air was filled with anticipation for the upcoming annual school fair. Our class had eagerly decided to host a bake sale, with each student ready to contribute their favorite recipes. Spirits were high. Every spare moment was devoted to perfecting the art of baking, from experimenting with different flavors to mastering the art of cake decorations. Our classroom became a hub of activity, filled with the sweet scent of freshly baked goods and the sound of laughter and chatter. The day of the fair finally arrived, and our table was beautifully decorated with a mouthwatering baked goods. There were freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, warm and crispy, alongside homemade fruit pies. The attractive scent was irresistible, and it wasn't long before a long line of students and parents formed, their eyes gleaming with satisfaction. However, as the morning wore on, we couldn't help but notice that the neighboring class’s booth (摊位) was appealing to a significantly larger crowd. There was a buzz of excitement surrounding their table, and it was clear that they were onto something special. Among our class, a sense of healthy competition began to emerge. Sarah, our natural leader, suggested we step up our game. “We need to find out what they're doing differently and improve our booth,” she said with determination. Out of curiosity, we sent our most inquisitive member, Mark, to investigate. Soon, Mark returned with good news. “They've got a ‘Taste of the World’ theme going on over there,” Mark reported. “They’re serving up a variety of international desserts, and it’s quite the hit!” We were intrigued by the idea and asked Mark for more details. He went on to explain that the students had gone the extra mile by dressing up in traditional costumes from the countries they were representing. “It's like a cultural feast for the senses,” he added with enthusiasm. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为 150 左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Inspired by their creativity, we began to brainstorm ways to enhance our own booth. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As the day drew to a close, it was clear that our efforts had finally paid off. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力1—5 CBABC 6—10 ACBAB 11—15 ACBCB 16—20 AACBC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 大市联考卷（四） 英语 满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 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. Who will be absent from the man’s party? A. James. B. Alice. C. Laura. 2. Where might Tom’s sister be? A. In her room. B. In the park. C. At Aunt Jenny’s house. 3. What gift does Jason buy for Lucy? A. A watch. B. A dress. C. A scarf. 4 What do the speakers mainly talk about? A. Main interests. B. Dream jobs. C. Wildlife protection. 5. What will Jessica do next? A. Go to the club. B. Send the e-mail. C. Have the computer fixed. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why will Mary go out? A. To buy a book. B. To visit an artist. C. To get some medicine. 7. What’s wrong with Eric? A. He has a fever. B. He has a cold. C. He has a toothache. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does the woman need the materials for? A. Her presentation. B. Her homework. C. Her paper. 9. Why is the woman surprised? A. All the articles are lent out. B. The man knows Professor Giler. C. Her additional copies are lost. 10. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Turn to Professor Giler. B. Come before 8 a. m. C. Read in the afternoon. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why is Kevin unwilling to drive a car? A. The parking fee is too high. B. It is environmentally unfriendly. C. There’s much traffic on the road. 12. How long does it take to walk to the nearest subway station? A. About 5 minutes. B. About 20 minutes. C. About 30 minutes. 13. How might Kevin go to the zoo? A. By subway. B. By bike. C. By bus. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. When will the performance end? A. At 8:00p. m. B. At 8:30 p. m. C. At 9:00 p. m. 15. What worries Sam? A. His band’s unpopularity. B. His falling behind in study. C. His parents’ opposing him. 16. What does Sam do in the band? A. Play the guitar. B. Play the drum. C. Sing songs. 17. How does Lily find Sam’s decision? A. Wise. B. Regrettable. C. Confusing. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What was a challenge for the speaker at the beginning of her writing? A. Writing good articles. B. Picking up kids. C. Finding time to write. 19. Why did the speaker start walking every morning? A. To keep healthy. B. To regain happiness. C. To think deeply. 20. What do the readers want to know? A. How to start writing. B. What effects writing has. C. Why the speaker is so productive. 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。 Best Books for College Admissions College admissions are usually a complex process, with weighted GPAs, AP scores, volunteer requirements, and extracurricular activities. These 4 books are the best guides we can offer to help you think through this complex and expensive process with your teens. Who Gets In and Why by Jeff Selingo Bestselling author and education journalist, Jeff Selingo, spent months in the college admissions departments of three different universities. He gained a true insider’s view of what really goes on when decisions are made about which students to admit, and which ones to deny. This insightful book offers families guidance on helping their teens discover the fit college on every level, including financial must-reads! College Essay Essentials by Ethan Sawyer The college application essay is the most difficult part of the application process for many students. Ethan Sawyer is here to help with his comprehensive guide to writing the college essay. Filled with tips, exercises and essays from students who gained admission to their top choice schools, this book will take the sting out of the essay-writing process for your teen and you! The Truth about College Admission by Rick Clark and Brennan Barnard Rick Clark has written this excellent guide, offering families a chance to learn how admissions officers think about the college application process. Written with co-author Brennan Barnard, Director of College Counseling at The Derryfield School, this is the admissions guidebook for families that will take them through the entire college admissions process. The College Conversation by Eric J. Furda and Jacques Steinberg Eric J. Furda, Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, and bestselling author Jacques Steinberg, provide guidance for parents about the crucial conversations they need to have with their college-bound teens. 1. What do Who Gets In and Why and The Truth about College Admission have in common? A. They are both best sellers of the year. B. They are both the result of two authors. C. They center on the admissions matter. D. They share admissions officers’ opinions. 2. Which book might you turn to when you have difficulty with the application letter? A. Who Gets In and Why. B. College Essay Essentials. C. The Truth about College Admission. D. The College Conversation. 3. Who is the text mostly intended for? A. High school students. B. Educational experts. C. College admissions officers. D. Parents of pre-college students. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是四本关于大学录取的书籍的相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Who Gets In and Why by Jeff Selingo部分“He gained a true insider’s view of what really goes on when decisions are made about which students to admit, and which ones to deny.(在决定录取哪些学生、拒绝哪些学生时，他获得了一个真正的局内人的视角。)”和The Truth about College Admission by Rick Clark and Brennan Barnard部分的“Rick Clark has written this excellent guide, offering families a chance to learn how admissions officers think about the college application process.(Rick Clark撰写了这本优秀的指南，为家庭提供了一个了解招生官员如何看待大学申请过程的机会。)”可知，Who Gets In and Why和The Truth about College Admission这两本书的共同之处在于它们集中在招生问题上。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据College Essay Essentials by Ethan Sawyer部分“The college application essay is the most difficult part of the application process for many students. Ethan Sawyer is here to help with his comprehensive guide to writing the college essay.(对许多学生来说，大学申请论文是申请过程中最困难的部分。Ethan Sawyer在这里为你提供写大学论文的综合指南。)”可知，当你写申请信有困难时，你会求助于College Essay Essentials这本书。故选B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据首段中的“These 4 books are the best guides we can offer to help you think through this complex and expensive process with your teens.(这4本书是我们能提供的最佳指南，可以帮助你和你的孩子一起思考这个复杂且昂贵的过程。)”可知，本文介绍的是四本书是帮助家长和孩子了解这一复杂的招生录取过程的，由此可知，本文是写给即将进入大学的孩子的家长的。故选D项。 When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the messes people were making. After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria (细菌)? Which kinds of fish can eat cancer-causing chemicals? With the right combination of animals and plants, he figured, maybe he could clean up waste the way nature did. He decided to build what he would later call an eco-machine. The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge (污泥). First, he constructed a series of clear fiberglass tanks connected to each other. Then he went around to local ponds and streams and brought back some plants and animals. He placed them in the tanks and waited. Little by little, these different kinds of life got used to one another and formed their own ecosystem. After a few weeks, John added the sludge. He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water. Over the years John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse — like facility that treated sewage (污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a city in southeast China. “Ecological design” is the name John gives to what he does. “Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for the inventor,” he says. “You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self-repair.” 4. What can we learn about John from the first two paragraphs? A. He was fond of traveling. B. He enjoyed being alone. C. He had an inquiring mind. D. He longed to be a doctor. 5. Why did John put the sludge into the tanks? A To feed the animals. B. To build an ecosystem. C. To protect the plants. D. To test the eco-machine. 6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Fuzhou? A. To review John’s research plans. B. To show an application of John’s idea. C. To compare John’s different jobs. D. To erase doubts about John’s invention. 7. What is the basis for John’s work? A. Nature can repair itself. B. Organisms need water to survive. C. Life on Earth is diverse. D. Most tiny creatures live in groups. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了John Todd从小就很爱思考且好学，他建造了一个生态机器，利用自然可以自我修复的原理来净化污水。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the messes people were making. (当约翰·托德还是个孩子的时候，他喜欢探索房子周围的树林，观察大自然是如何解决问题的。例如，一条肮脏的小溪流经植物和微小生物居住的岩石后，往往会变得清澈。长大后，约翰开始思考这个过程是否可以用来清理人们制造的混乱)”以及第二段“After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria (细菌)? Which kinds of fish can eat cancer-causing chemicals? (在大学学习了农业、医学和渔业之后，约翰又回到了观察自然和提出问题的生活中。为什么某些植物能捕获有害细菌？哪些鱼类会食用致癌化学物质？)”可知，约翰聪颖好学、好奇心很强。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“After a few weeks, John added the sludge. (几个星期后，约翰把污泥加了进去)”以及倒数第三段“He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water. (他对结果感到惊讶。生态机器里的动植物把污泥当成了食物，开始吃了起来！几周之内，它就被消化了，只剩下纯净水)”可知，约翰把污泥放进罐子里是为了测试生态机器。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Over the years, John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse — like facility that treated sewage (污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a city in southeast China. (这些年来，约翰承担了许多重大工作。他开发了一个类似温室的设施，可以处理来自南伯灵顿1600户家庭的污水。他还设计了一种生态机器来清洁中国东南部城市福州的运河水)”可推知，作者提到福州的目的是展示约翰想法的应用。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self-repair. (你把生物体放在新的关系中，观察会发生什么。然后让这些新系统自行发展自我修复的方式)”可知，约翰工作的基础是自然可以自我修复。故选A。 【点睛】 The film “Catch the Doll” is a poignant and thought-provoking work that, on the surface, delivers the signature humor of the Happy Twist team, but underneath, it presents a cruel allegory that resonates deeply with the audience. Here are my impressions of the movie, articulated in English: “Catch the Doll” is a masterful blend of comedy and tragedy, a film that starts with laughter but ends with a profound reflection on life's ironies. The movie, starring the iconic duo Shen Teng and Ma Li, is akin to a sugar-coated shell that initially offers the sweet taste of humor but gradually reveals the bitter pill of social satire and a probing examination of human nature. The film’s narrative is a stark portrayal of the extreme pressures and expectations placed on children by their parents. Shen Teng's character, Ma Chenggang, a wealthy businessman, and his wife, Chunlan, played by Ma Li, are the epitome of parents who are willing to go to any lengths, even to the point of deception and manipulation, to ensure their son’s success. Their approach to parenting is chilling, turning the concept of a nurturing home into a prison of expectations and control. The movie cleverly uses exaggeration to highlight the absurdity of such an extreme parenting style. Ma Chenggang’s belief in the necessity of hardship for his son's growth is a twisted interpretation of the saying, “Heaven will confer a great responsibility on a person, it will first exercise his mind with suffering, and his sinews and bones with toil.” “Catch the Doll” also invites us to consider the broader implications of such behavior. It raises questions about the value of individual freedom and the right of children to have their own dreams and aspirations, rather than being mere tools to fulfill parental ambitions. The film serves as a mirror, reflecting the often-overlooked issues of excessive expectations, out-of-control education, and the disregard for personal value in modern society. In the end, “Catch the Doll” is not just a comedy; it’s a social commentary that provokes deep thought and self-reflection. It’s a film that, despite its humorous facade, leaves a lasting impact, urging viewers to question the nature of love, control, and the true meaning of success. The movie’s ending, which is both happy and tinged with regret, encapsulates the complex emotions that it stirs within us, reminding us that often, we spend our lives trying to heal the wounds of our childhood. 8. What is the central theme of the film “Catch the Doll”? A. The importance of parental guidance in children's success. B. The balance between humor and social issues in filmmaking. C. The paradoxical nature of extreme parenting and its impact on children. D. The journey of a child's pursuit of happiness and success. 9. In the film, the character Ma Chenggang’s parenting style is depicted as: A. Encouraging and supportive of his son’s personal aspirations. B. Strict but ultimately beneficial for his son’s character development. C. Excessive and potentially damaging to his son’s well-being. D. Indifferent and neglectful of his son’s emotional needs. 10. The film "Catch the Doll" uses the character of Ma Chenggang to: A. Critique the societal pressure on children to succeed academically. B. Advocate for a more lenient approach to parenting. C. Illustrate the potential consequences of extreme parental control. D. Demonstrate the effectiveness of traditional parenting methods. 11. The author’s tone in discussing the film “Catch the Doll” can be best described as: A. Critical and disapproving of the depicted parenting methods. B. Neutral, simply presenting the film’s narrative without bias. C. Admiring and appreciative of the film’s social commentary. D. Skeptical, questioning the effectiveness of the film’s message. 【答案】8. C 9. C 10. C 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文的体裁是说明文。文章讲述了电影《抓娃娃》的主题和故事情节，以及它所引发的社会思考。作者表达了自己对这部电影的印象，认为它是喜剧与悲剧的完美结合，通过夸张手法揭示了极端教育方式的荒谬性，并引发了观众对于个人自由、孩子梦想和现代教育问题的深思。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据原文“The film’s narrative is a stark portrayal of the extreme pressures and expectations placed on children by their parents.( 这部电影的叙事是对父母对孩子施加的极端压力和期望的鲜明描绘。)”以及“It raises questions about the value of individual freedom and the right of children to have their own dreams and aspirations, rather than being mere tools to fulfill parental ambitions.(它提出了关于个人自由的价值和孩子拥有自己的梦想和抱负的权利的问题，而不是仅仅作为实现父母野心的工具。)”可知，这部电影的中心主题是极端育儿及其对孩子的影响的矛盾性质，故选C项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据原文“Their approach to parenting is chilling, turning the concept of a nurturing home into a prison of expectations and control.(他们对育儿的方法令人不寒而栗，把一个充满关爱的家的概念变成了一个充满期望和控制的监狱。)”可知，马成钢的育儿方式被描绘为过度且可能对他的儿子的福祉造成损害，故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据原文“The film’s narrative is a stark portrayal of the extreme pressures and expectations placed on children by their parents.( 这部电影的叙事是对父母对孩子施加的极端压力和期望的鲜明描绘。)”以及“It raises questions about the value of individual freedom and the right of children to have their own dreams and aspirations, rather than being mere tools to fulfill parental ambitions.( 它提出了关于个人自由的价值和孩子拥有自己的梦想和抱负的权利的问题，而不是仅仅作为实现父母野心的工具。)”可知，这部电影使用马成钢这个角色来说明极端父母控制的潜在后果，故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据原文“‘Catch the Doll’ is a masterful blend of comedy and tragedy, a film that starts with laughter but ends with a profound reflection on life’s ironies.(《抓娃娃》是喜剧和悲剧的巧妙结合，一部以笑声开始，但以对生活讽刺的深刻反思结束的电影。)”以及“In the end, ‘Catch the Doll’ is not just a comedy; it’s a social commentary that provokes deep thought and self-reflection.( 最后，《抓娃娃》不仅仅是一部喜剧；它是一部引发深思和自我反思的社会评论。)”可知，作者在讨论电影《抓娃娃》时的语气可以被最好地描述为对电影的社会评论表示赞赏和欣赏，故选C项。 NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a planet, WASP-107b. The planet, which orbits a K-type star in under six days, has already caught the attention of astronomers and been considered an odd thing, for its size is about 1,316 times larger than that of Earth but its mass only about 30 times heavier, earning it the name of the “candyfloss” (棉花糖) planet. The latest observations give a strange world beyond our solar system. “Our understanding of other planets depends on what we know from our own planet,“ says Prof. Leen Decin, first author of the research. “That’s very restricted knowledge. But exploring space requires more.” The planet was discovered in 2017, after astronomers spotted light from its host star, each time the planet passed in front of it. “It’s like a fly in front of a street lamp,” says Decin. James Webb takes these observations to the next level by measuring starlight shining through the planet’s atmosphere. Because distinct elements absorb light of distinct wavelengths, the band of colored starlight indicates which gases are present. The latest observations of the “candyfloss” planet reveal evidence of gases like water vapor (水蒸气) in the atmosphere. It is also the first time that the chemical composition of clouds on another planet has been identified-in this case, a kind of special sand. The planet’s atmosphere would feature something similar to the Earth’s water cycle but involve sand cycling between solid and gaseous states. From the hotter, lower levels, with temperatures close to 1,000℃, some steam would rise up, cool and form grains of sand too small to see. Eventually, these clouds of sand would become heavy enough and they would rain back. “The universe has so many surprises,” says Decin. “I do visualize various alternative ways for life to form on another planet. It might be very different from something you know here on Earth. We have to broaden our imagination.” 12. Why is WASP-107b thought strange? A. It has shining starlight. B. It orbits the parent star quickly. C. It is large but relatively light. D. It is in the shape of candyfloss. 13. What restricts people’s knowledge of other planets? A. Unforeseen problems in space exploration. B. Limited information from Earth. C. Strict requirements for direct observations. D. Lack of support for in-depth research. 14. Which aspect of WASP-107b is mainly talked about in paragraph 4? A. Its sand cycling. B. Its similarities to Earth. C. Its weather patterns. D. Its atmospheric conditions. 15 What do Decin’s words imply in the last paragraph? A. Astronomy improves life on Earth. B. Life might exist in outer space. C. Life on other planets brings surprises. D. Researchers should be more creative. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述美国宇航局太空望远镜发现了一颗下沙雨的行星WASP-107b，介绍了这颗行星的情况。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The planet, which orbits a K-type star in under six days, has already caught the attention of astronomers and been considered an odd thing, for its size is about 1,316 times larger than that of Earth but its mass only about 30 times heavier, earning it the name of the “candyfloss” (棉花糖) planet.(这颗行星绕一颗k型恒星运行一周不到6天，已经引起了天文学家的注意，并被认为是一件奇怪的事情，因为它的大小约为地球的1316倍，但质量仅为地球的30倍左右，因此被称为“棉花糖”行星)”可知，WASP-107b被认为很奇怪是因为它很大，但相对较轻。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“That’s very restricted knowledge. But exploring space requires more.(这是非常有限的知识。但探索太空需要更多)”可知，来自地球的信息有限限制了人们对其他星球的了解。故选B。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“The latest observations of the “candyfloss” planet reveal evidence of gases like water vapor (水蒸气) in the atmosphere. It is also the first time that the chemical composition of clouds on another planet has been identified-in this case, a kind of special sand. The planet’s atmosphere would feature something similar to the Earth’s water cycle but involve sand cycling between solid and gaseous states. From the hotter, lower levels, with temperatures close to 1,000℃, some steam would rise up, cool and form grains of sand too small to see. Eventually, these clouds of sand would become heavy enough and they would rain back.(对这颗“棉花糖”行星的最新观测揭示了大气中存在水蒸气等气体的证据。这也是第一次在另一颗行星上发现云的化学成分——在这种情况下，是一种特殊的沙子。这颗行星的大气特征与地球的水循环相似，但包括固体和气体状态之间的沙循环。在温度接近1000℃的较热较低的地方，一些蒸汽会上升，冷却，形成小得看不见的沙粒。最终，这些沙云会变得足够重，然后又会下雨)”可知，第4段主要讨论了WASP-107b的大气条件。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““The universe has so many surprises,” says Decin. “I do visualize various alternative ways for life to form on another planet. It might be very different from something you know here on Earth. We have to broaden our imagination.”(“宇宙有很多惊喜，”德金说。“我确实设想了在另一个星球上形成生命的各种不同方式。它可能与你在地球上所知道的非常不同。我们必须拓宽我们的想象力。”)”可知，Decin在最后一段的话暗示了外太空可能存在生命。故选B。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据下面短文，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。 How Your Brain Deceives You Your brain possesses some incredible abilities, from recalling conversations with close friends to tackling complex math problems with ease. ____16____ At times, it may even overlook critical information, resulting in errors that could be bad for your well-being or health. ____17____ One of the biggest shortcomings of your brain is that it can get lazy. When trying to solve a problem or make a decision, your mind often falls back on solutions that have worked in the past. While using shortcuts can be a useful and effective approach, they can also trip you up and cause you to make mistakes. For example, maybe you’re terrified of flying because you can think of several tragic, high-profile plane crashes. In reality, traveling by air is much safer than traveling by car. ____18____ Moreover, your brain might fail to detect significant changes occurring in your surroundings, a phenomenon referred to as change blindness. ____19____ — otherwise, it will get overwhelmed. Seemingly not like a huge problem, it can have major consequences according to some research. For example, people who have jobs like air traffic control can make potentially disastrous errors as a result of change blindness. ____20____ In the process, we twist reality to protect our self-esteem — in other words, we don’t want to own up when we mess up. Why do we participate in the blame game? Researchers believe it’s to safeguard our self-esteem and shield ourselves from the fear of failure. When adopting this mindset, we attribute negative outcomes to factors beyond our control. A. Your brain has to prioritize what it pays attention to. B. But it is not that perfect and open to imperfections. C. This realization can carry you through some unnecessary errors. D. However, you can avoid some of these errors by acquiring a better understanding of them. E. It goes without saying that your brain is incapable of processing all information at the the same time. F. When something goes wrong, your brain instinctively seeks someone or something to hold responsible. G. However, your brain is using a mental shortcut to fool you into believing flying is more dangerous than it is. 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讨论了大脑的一些不足之处，如倾向于使用过去解决问题的方法、对周围环境变化的忽视以及责任推卸等。文章提示读者通过了解这些错误，可以避免它们带来的影响。 【16题详解】 上文“Your brain possesses some incredible abilities, from recalling conversations with close friends to tackling complex math problems with ease.(你的大脑拥有一些不可思议的能力，从回忆与密友的对话到轻松解决复杂的数学问题)”说明大脑具备一些不可思议的能力，以及下文“At times, it may even overlook critical information, resulting in errors that could be bad for your well-being or health.(有时，它甚至可能忽略关键信息，导致可能对您的健康或幸福不利的错误)”说明大脑也可能忽略关键信息，导致问题的出现，B项“但它并不是那么完美，对不完美开放。”与上文形成转折关系，并引出下文，符合题意。故选B。 【17题详解】 上文“At times, it may even overlook critical information, resulting in errors that could be bad for your well-being or health.(有时，它甚至可能忽略关键信息，导致可能对您的健康或幸福不利的错误)”说明大脑有时会导致问题的出现，D项errors与上文中的errors为复现词，D项“但是，通过更好地了解这些错误，您可以避免其中一些错误。”与上文形成转折关系，引出下文各段落的内容，符合题意。故选D。 【18题详解】 上文“For example, maybe you’re terrified of flying because you can think of several tragic, high-profile plane crashes. In reality, traveling by air is much safer than traveling by car.(例如，也许你害怕飞行，因为你能想到几起悲剧，高调的飞机失事。事实上，乘飞机旅行比开车旅行安全得多)”以乘坐飞机为例，说明大脑的缺点之一是它会变得懒惰，思维模式会回到过去行之有效的解决方案上，G项中flying是关键词，G项“然而，你的大脑正在使用一种心理捷径来欺骗你，让你相信飞行比实际更危险。”说明上文现象出现的原因，符合题意。故选G。 【19题详解】 上文“Moreover, your brain might fail to detect significant changes occurring in your surroundings, a phenomenon referred to as change blindness.(此外，你的大脑可能无法检测到周围环境发生的重大变化，这种现象被称为变化盲)”说明大脑无法检测周围环境发生的重大变化这一现象，A项“你的大脑必须优先考虑它所关注的事情。”说明上文现象出现的原因，并引出下文“otherwise, it will get overwhelmed.(否则，它将不堪重负)”的结果，符合题意。故选A。 【20题详解】 下文“In the process, we twist reality to protect our self-esteem—in other words, we don’t want to own up when we mess up. Why do we participate in the blame game? Researchers believe it’s to safeguard our self-esteem and shield ourselves from the fear of failure.(在这个过程中，我们歪曲现实来保护我们的自尊——换句话说，当我们陷入困境时，我们不想承认。我们为什么要参与指责游戏？研究人员认为，这是为了保护我们的自尊，保护自己免受失败的恐惧)”说明我们会指责其他人，以保护自己的自尊，保护自己免受失败的恐惧，F项“当事情出错时，你的大脑会本能地寻找某人或某事来承担责任。”说明事情出错时，大脑的本能反应，引出下文这一过程出现的原因，符合题意。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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Our family was sitting on the porch swing enjoying the summer breeze when my husband pointed to something on the swing’s chain next to him. We ___21___ forward to see a large praying mantis (螳螂) attaching to the chain. We held our ___22___ and watched, not wanting to scare it away. We sat and ___23___ chatted for the next half hour as we watched the insect ___24___ up and down the chain. It seemed ___25___ by our presence, and we were ___26___ to observe its slow, precise movements. We wouldn’t have ___27___ it if my husband had not pointed it out. Too often, we move through life, ___28___ of the beautiful blessings surrounding us each day. The ___29___ of sitting and watching an insect for half an hour is something I do not want to ____30____ for granted. Too often, I define myself by my productivity. I start my morning with a checklist and ____31____ my worth by how much I get done by the day’s end. I’m learning to ____32____ my tireless striving for productivity and simply ____33____ the gifts of this beautiful world when I see them. Each creature displays a small ____34____. To sit and watch a unique bug like a praying mantis is an act of admiration. I think I’ll ____35____ and sit for a while in search of another beautiful bug just to appreciate the beauty of nature. 21. A. struggled B. put C. bent D. dropped 22. A. breath B. attention C. back D. tool 23. A. casually B. quietly C. happily D. nervously 24. A. looking B. flying C. climbing D. falling 25. A. unbothered B. undoubted C. unattractive D. inaccessible 26. A. grateful B. anxious C. impatient D. responsible 27. A. selected B. recognized C. noticed D. scolded 28. A. unfamiliar B. proud C. shameful D. unaware 29. A. courage B. wisdom C. safety D. reward 30. A. owe B. take C. bring D. fetch 31. A. balance B. measure C. release D. promote 32. A. defend B. keep C. imagine D. stop 33. A. enjoy B. deliver C. produce D. ignore 34. A. principle B. purpose C. wonder D. puzzle 35. A. pull through B. go out C. turn up D. come back 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. D 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者一家人在门廊秋千上观察到一只螳螂，他们静静地坐着聊天，欣赏螳螂的行动，并对能够观察到这样的情况充满感激。作者反思了日常生活中对生产力的过度追求，意识到应该更多地欣赏周围的自然美景和生活中的小奇迹。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们向前弯下腰，看到一只大螳螂挂在链子上。A. struggled挣扎；B. put放置；C. bent弯曲；D. dropped落下。根据上文“Our family was sitting on the porch swing enjoying the summer breeze”和下文“forward to see a large praying mantis (螳螂) attaching to the chain”可推知，坐在秋千上的他们应该是向前弯下腰，去看这只大螳螂。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们屏住呼吸看着，不想把它吓跑。A. breath呼吸；B. attention注意力；C. back背部；D. tool工具。根据下文“not wanting to scare it away”可知，他们不想把它吓跑，因此是屏住呼吸看着，固定短语hold one’s breath意为“屏住呼吸”。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的半个小时里，我们坐在那里静静地聊天，看着昆虫在链子上爬上爬下。A. casually随意地；B. quietly安静地；C. happily快乐地；D. nervously紧张地。根据上文“not wanting to scare it away”可知，他们不想把它吓跑，因此是坐在那里静静地聊天。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的半个小时里，我们坐在那里静静地聊天，看着昆虫在链子上爬上爬下。A. looking看；B. flying飞；C. climbing爬；D. falling落下。根据下文“up and down the chain”和“to observe its slow, precise movements”可知，这只螳螂行动缓慢而精确，应该是在链子上爬上爬下。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它似乎对我们的存在毫不关心，看到它缓慢而精确的行动，我们充满感激。A. unbothered不关心的；B. undoubted无疑的；C. unattractive不吸引人的；D. inaccessible不可接近的。根据下文“to observe its slow, precise movements”可知，这只螳螂行动缓慢而精确，专注于自己的行为，因此是不关心作者一家的存在。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它似乎对我们的存在毫不关心，看到它缓慢而精确的行动，我们充满感激。A. grateful感激的；B. anxious焦虑的；C. impatient不耐烦的；D. responsible负责的。根据下文“the beautiful blessings surrounding us each day”可知，作者认为这只螳螂缓慢而精确的行动是美丽的祝福，因此是对看到这样的情景心存感激。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果不是我丈夫指出来，我们是不会注意到的。A. selected选择；B. recognized认出；C. noticed注意到；D. scolded责骂。根据下文“if my husband had not pointed it out”可推知，如果不是作者的丈夫指出来，他们不会注意到这只微小的昆虫。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：很多时候，我们度过了一生，却没有意识到每天都有美丽的祝福围绕着我们。A. unfamiliar不熟悉的；B. proud骄傲的；C. shameful可耻的；D. unaware未意识到的。根据下文“Too often, I define myself by my productivity.”可知，作者常常用生产力来定义自己，也就是追求生产力，因此会没有意识到每天都有美丽的祝福围绕着自己。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不想把坐着观察一只昆虫半个小时的奖励视为理所当然。A. courage勇气；B. wisdom智慧；C. safety安全；D. reward奖励。根据上文“the beautiful blessings surrounding us each day”可知，作者认为这只螳螂缓慢而精确的行动是美丽的祝福，因此此处指坐着观察一只昆虫半个小时的奖励。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不想把坐着观察一只昆虫半个小时的奖励视为理所当然。A. owe欠；B. take拿、认为；C. bring带来；D. fetch取来。根据下文“for granted”可知，take符合语境，构成固定短语take sth. for granted，意为“把……视作理所当然”。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每天早上，我都会列一张清单，并以一天结束时我完成了多少工作来衡量自己的价值。A. balance平衡；B. measure衡量；C. release释放；D. promote促进。根据上文“Too often, I define myself by my productivity.”可知，作者常常用生产力来定义自己，也就是追求生产力，因此会在一天结束时以完成了多少工作来衡量自己的价值。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我正在学习停止不知疲倦地追求生产力，当我看到这个美丽世界的礼物时，只是享受它们。A. defend防御；B. keep保持；C. imagine想象；D. stop停止。根据下文“To sit and watch a unique bug like a praying mantis is an act of admiration.”可知，作者认为坐下来观看一种独特的昆虫是一种令人钦佩的行为，因此会学习停止不知疲倦地追求生产力。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我正在学习停止不知疲倦地追求生产力，当我看到这个美丽世界的礼物时，只是享受它们。A. enjoy享受；B. deliver交付；C. produce生产；D. ignore忽视。根据下文“To sit and watch a unique bug like a praying mantis is an act of admiration.”可知，作者认为坐下来观看一种独特的昆虫是一种令人钦佩的行为，因此是想在看到这个美丽世界的礼物时，只是享受它们。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每一种生物都有一个小小的奇迹。A. principle原则；B. purpose目的；C. wonder奇迹；D. puzzle谜。根据上文“the beautiful blessings surrounding us each day”可知，作者意识到每天都有美丽的祝福围绕着自己，因此是觉得每一种生物都有一个小小的奇迹。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我想我要出去坐一会儿，寻找另一个美丽的虫子，欣赏大自然的美。A. pull through渡过难关；B. go out出去；C. turn up出现；D. come back回来。根据上文“Our family was sitting on the porch swing enjoying the summer breeze”可知，作者一家当时是在门廊的秋千上，因此是想出去坐一会儿，寻找另一个美丽的虫子。故选B。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 After about one hour and a half on Tuesday night, the 2021 Nobel literature laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah ____36____ (sell) around 100,000 copies of his novels. The book sale was at ____37____ Chinese livestream show on the short video platform Douyin, ____38____ (generate) a profit of over 4 million yuan ($570,000). The number grew to 110,000 copies later that night. During his talk with English teacher-turned livestreamer Dong Yuhui, the Tanzanian-born British author, 76, shared ____39____ Chinese netizens his hometown life ____40____ immigrant experiences, his writing as an outside r and teaching as a literature professor. He added: “I have been ____41____ (continuous) absorbing nourishment(营养) for creating from nostalgia (怀旧), pain and ____42____ (silent).” Dong managed ____43____ (connect) Gurnah’s life and writing with the numerous Chinese readers living and working far from home—Dong being one of them —who find ____44____ difficult to fit in the new environment, mostly in big cities, but also difficult to go back home and stay. The show was the last public event of Gurnah’s first China trip that began on March 5, during _____45_____ he visited Shanghai, Ningbo of zhejiang province, and Beijing, giving lectures and holding dialogues with Chinese writers including Ge Fei, Sun Ganlu and Nobel laureate Mo Yan. 【答案】36. sold 37. a 38. generating 39. with 40. and 41. continuously 42. silence 43. to connect 44. it 45. which 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了2021年诺贝尔文学家得主阿卜杜拉扎克·古尔纳在抖音直播平台卖书，与英语教师出身的直播主持人董宇辉分享了自己的家乡生活、移民经历、写作灵感来源等。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：周二晚上，在一个半小时左右的时间里，2021年诺贝尔文学奖得主阿卜杜拉扎克·古尔纳(Abdulrazak Gurnah)的小说销量约为10万本。此处为谓语动词的填入，根据句意以及下文时态可知，此处为陈述过去发生的事情，为一般过去时。故填sold。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这本书的销售是在短视频平台抖音的中国直播节目上进行的，利润超过400万元人民币(合57万美元)。根据句意以及空后Chinese livestream show为单数名词可知，此处为表示泛指“中国直播节目”为泛指概念，结合Chinese为首音节辅音单词，所以为不定冠词a的填入。故填a。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这本书的销售是在短视频平台抖音的中国直播节目上进行的，利润超过400万元人民币(合57万美元)。该句谓语动词为was，此处为非谓语动词作状语，generate和逻辑主语The book sale为主动关系，所以为现在分词形式。故填generating。 【39题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：这位76岁的坦桑尼亚裔英国作家在与英语教师出身的直播主播董宇辉的谈话中，向中国网友分享了他的家乡生活和移民经历，以及他作为一名外来者的写作和文学教授的教学经历。此处为动词短语share with“与……分享”，满足句意要求。故填with。 【40题详解】 考查连词。句意：这位76岁的坦桑尼亚裔英国作家在与英语教师出身的直播主播董宇辉的谈话中，向中国网友分享了他的家乡生活和移民经历，以及他作为一名外来者的写作和文学教授的教学经历。根据句意可知，此处为连词and表示“和，以及”连接前后两个名词短语hometown life和immigrant experiences，保持并列关系。故填and。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：他补充说：“我一直在从怀旧、痛苦和沉默中汲取创作的养分。”由副词修饰动词可知，此处为副词continuously作状语修饰动词have been absorbing。故填continuously。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：他补充说：“我一直在从怀旧、痛苦和沉默中汲取创作的养分。”由and连接的nostalgia 和pain为名词可知，此处也应为名词形式，作介词from的宾语成分。故填silence。 【43题详解】 考查动词不定式。句意：董设法将古尔纳的生活和写作与众多远离家乡生活和工作的中国读者联系起来——董是其中之一——他们发现很难适应新环境，主要是在大城市，但也很难回家呆下去。分析句子可知，此处为动词短语manage to do“设法做某事”，所以此处为动词不定式形式。故填to connect。 【44题详解】 考查代词。句意：董设法将古尔纳的生活和写作与众多远离家乡生活和工作的中国读者联系起来——董是其中之一——他们发现很难适应新环境，主要是在大城市，但也很难回家呆下去。分析句子可知，此处为find it adi +to do sth的固定句型，表示“发现做某事怎么样的”，其中代词it为形式宾语，动词不定式to do作真正的宾语。故填it。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这场展览是古尔纳3月5日开始的首次中国之行的最后一场公开活动，在此期间，他访问了上海、浙江宁波和北京，并与包括葛飞、孙甘露和诺贝尔文学奖得主莫言在内的中国作家进行了演讲和对话。分析句子可知，此处为介词during+关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句，先行词Gurnah’s first China trip在从句中作during的宾语成分，满足从句中during Gurnah’s first China trip“在古尔纳首次中国之行期间”的意思，此处为介词during的前置。故填which。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 在口语课上，外教Alex组织同学们讨论是否使用网络投票( online voting)的方式评选校园十佳歌手。请你代表小组发言，内容包括： 1.小组观点； 2.陈述理由。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Hello, everyone! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening! 【答案】参考范文一 Hello, everyone! Our group believes that online voting is a fantastic idea to select the top ten campus singers. Firstly, it’s important to acknowledge that online voting is convenient and accessible to everyone. With just a few clicks on a computer or a smartphone, we can easily cast votes to support our favourite singers. Besides, online voting allows for a wider reach and engagement, breaking down the boundaries of physical locations and enabling more people to participate in the voting process. Overall, we think online voting is a convenient and inclusive means for choosing the top ten campus singers. Thank you for listening! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生代表小组发言，陈述小组对于是否使用网络投票的方式评选校园十佳歌手的观点，并陈述理由。 详解】1.词汇积累 首先：firstly→first and foremost 重要的：important→significant 另外：besides→moreover 参加：participate in→take part in 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Besides, online voting allows for a wider reach and engagement, breaking down the boundaries of physical locations and enabling more people to participate in the voting process. 拓展句：Besides, online voting allows for a wider reach and engagement, which can break down the boundaries of physical locations and enabling more people to participate in the voting process. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Our group believes that online voting is a fantastic idea to select the top ten campus singers. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) [高分句型2] Besides, online voting allows for a wider reach and engagement, breaking down the boundaries of physical locations and enabling more people to participate in the voting process. (运用了现在分词短语作状语) 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 school year was coming to a close, and the air was filled with anticipation for the upcoming annual school fair. Our class had eagerly decided to host a bake sale, with each student ready to contribute their favorite recipes. Spirits were high. Every spare moment was devoted to perfecting the art of baking, from experimenting with different flavors to mastering the art of cake decorations. Our classroom became a hub of activity, filled with the sweet scent of freshly baked goods and the sound of laughter and chatter. The day of the fair finally arrived, and our table was beautifully decorated with a mouthwatering baked goods. There were freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, warm and crispy, alongside homemade fruit pies. The attractive scent was irresistible, and it wasn't long before a long line of students and parents formed, their eyes gleaming with satisfaction. However, as the morning wore on, we couldn't help but notice that the neighboring class’s booth (摊位) was appealing to a significantly larger crowd. There was a buzz of excitement surrounding their table, and it was clear that they were onto something special. Among our class, a sense of healthy competition began to emerge. Sarah, our natural leader, suggested we step up our game. “We need to find out what they're doing differently and improve our booth,” she said with determination. Out of curiosity, we sent our most inquisitive member, Mark, to investigate. Soon, Mark returned with good news. “They've got a ‘Taste of the World’ theme going on over there,” Mark reported. “They’re serving up a variety of international desserts, and it’s quite the hit!” We were intrigued by the idea and asked Mark for more details. He went on to explain that the students had gone the extra mile by dressing up in traditional costumes from the countries they were representing. “It's like a cultural feast for the senses,” he added with enthusiasm. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为 150 左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Inspired by their creativity, we began to brainstorm ways to enhance our own booth. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As the day drew to a close, it was clear that our efforts had finally paid off. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Inspired by their creativity, we began to brainstorm ways to enhance our own booth. After a heated discussion, we decided to adopt a similar theme, but with a unique twist. Our booth would become a 'Tour of Sweets: A Journey Through Time'. Each member would present a historical sweet from a different era, ranging from ancient civilizations to modern innovations. We worked tirelessly to prepare for the transformation. Our booth was adorned with ancient Egyptian decorations for the earliest known desserts, and Renaissance-style tablecloths for the sweets of that period. We even set up a small 'time machine' prop to add to the immersive experience. As the visitors approached, they were not just purchasing desserts, but taking a trip through the history of sweetness. As the day drew to a close, it was clear that our efforts had paid off. The crowd at our booth was just as large as the neighboring one, with people lining up to experience our unique take on the 'Taste of the World' theme. We received countless compliments on our creativity and the effort we put into making our booth a memorable experience. The fair concluded with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Not only had we matched our competitors in popularity, but we had also learned the power of innovation and teamwork. The bake sale was a sweet success that we would remember for years to come. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，学年即将结束，空气中充满了对即将到来的年度学校博览会的期待。我们班热切地决定举办一次烘焙义卖，每个学生都准备贡献自己最喜欢的食谱。义卖会的日子终于到了，我们的餐桌上摆满了令人垂涎的烘焙食品。然而，随着上午时间的流逝，我们不禁注意到邻近班级的展位吸引了更多的人。我们派了最好奇的成员马克去调查真相，“他们在那里举办了一个‘品味世界’的主题活动，”马克说。“他们提供各种各样的国际甜点，非常受欢迎!” 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我受到他们创意的启发，我们开始集思广益，想办法提升我们自己的展位。”可知，第一段可描写作者和同学们改进展位的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“随着这一天接近尾声，我们的努力显然得到了回报。”可知，第二段可描写展位取得了成功以及作者所学到的东西。 2.续写线索：决定采用和邻展位类似的主题，但有创新————获得成功——受到了赞美——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①决定：decide /determine ②增加：add to/increase ③接近：approach/draw near ④购买：purchase/buy 情绪类 ①赞美：compliment/praise ②难忘的：memorable/ unforgettable 【点睛】[高分句型1] Each member would present a historical sweet from a different era, ranging from ancient civilizations to modern innovations. (运用了现在分词作定语) [高分句型2] Not only had we matched our competitors in popularity, but we had also learned the power of innovation and teamwork. (运用了部分倒装句) 听力1—5 CBABC 6—10 ACBAB 11—15 ACBCB 16—20 AACBC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$