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2024-2025学年度盐城市亭湖区1月期末质量监测
英语部分
(本卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟)
一.阅读理解(2.5*20=50分)
A
ATTO SPORT
THE MOST ADVANCED PORTABLE MOBILITY SCOOTER (代步车)
Where engineering excellence meets flowing design — a lightweight, safe and fashionable scooter for UNLIMITED FREEDOM.
Scooters with various features are on the market, making it critical to select the one that best suits your requirements.
What makes ATTO so unique?
●Independence and convenience: Easy to use and conveniently folds in seconds. It easily separates into two parts, with the heaviest piece weighing just 37 pounds, making it easier to lift into your car trunk.
●Go anywhere: Equipped with strong tires and electronic stability control, it is safe to ride and is also flight-approved, ideal for air travel and ships. With a driving range of up to 12.5 miles, a top speed of 6.2 MPH, and a maximum weight-bearing ability of 300 pounds, this scooter is designed for long-lasting use.
●Top Engineering: Guaranteeing comfort, this scooter offers enough legroom and a big comfortable seat. The lightweight makes ATTO super easy to carry and it still rides like a heavy-duty (重型的) scooter.
●Fashionable Design: You deserve a mobility solution that doesn’t just get you from A to B, but makes you feel great while doing so. ATTO stands out from the crowd with its striking design.
CALL NOW: 1-888-610-4402 US.movinglife.com/rd12
1. What can we know about ATTO?
A. It cannot be taken aboard a plane or a ship.
B. It can be folded away with great difficulty.
C. It weighs only 37 pounds and is easy to use.
D. It can cover a maximum distance of 12.5 miles.
2. What makes ATTO easily noticed in the crowd?
A. Its long-lasting use. B. Its eye-catching design.
C. Its great stability. D. Its improved safety.
3. In which section of a newspaper can you find this passage?
A. Advertisement B. Education
C. Business D. Lifestyle
B
Standing on a stage, singing a folk song at a local Chinese festival, is an important memory for Kien Vuu. While he was too young to understand the words he was singing, he did understand how much he loved performing music.
Vuu did not grow up to become a professional singer. Instead, he became a noted longevity (长寿) doctor. Yet he never lost his love for singing. “In my work as a doctor, I’ve become convinced that having hobbies is an essential part of living and aging well,” he says. In addition to boosting his mood, singing helps him bond with his family and most importantly, feel connected to his Chinese cultural traditions.
A wrong view is that engaging in hobbies is a waste of time. However, Dr. Kaiser says nearly all hobbies can provide measurable positive health benefits. And the science backs this up. Multiple studies in 2021 found strong evidence that engaging in entertainment can improve our brain’s networks to change and adapt. Hobbies take advantage of this flexibility and help your brain create new connections, helping you in areas beyond just that particular skill. This can be the reason why Kien Vuu, who has a passion for singing, does well in medicine.
Do hobbies make us happier? Absolutely, in many ways. People who made a conscious effort each day to spend time doing hobbies showed an average boost of 8% in well-being and a 10% drop in stress and anxiety, according to a 2023 study published in Journal of Personality. Similarly, folks who reported having at least one hobby were found to have fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness, health and life satisfaction, according to a 2023 study published in Nature Medicine.
Is there a right number of hobbies to have? The answer is individual. Dr. Kaiser points out while a hobby is what you can do in your spare time that brings you joy, not all hobbies are created equal when it comes to health and happiness.
4. What is the biggest influence of loving music on Kien Vuu?
A. Promoting his professional growth.
B. Protecting him from physical diseases.
C. Ridding him of the negative emotions.
D. Feeling attached to his Chinese origin.
5. What can the 2021 multiple studies help us understand?
A. Students who are good at dancing will come out first in dancing shows.
B. People who like playing Chinese chess can perform well in mathematics.
C. Parents who prefer writing often have children follow in their footsteps.
D. Friends who enjoy science fiction films always go to the cinema in groups.
6. How does the writer explain the findings in the last but one paragraph?
A. By giving explanations.
B. By raising questions.
C. By offering suggestions.
D. By making comparisons.
7. What might be discussed after this passage?
A. Ways of choosing personal hobbies.
B. Benefits of loving performing music.
C. Shortcomings of previous research.
D. Approaches to doing further studies.
C
Whether you shop for food in a traditional grocery store or a big-box store, most of your options are junk foods. Terms on food packaging like “low fat,” “gluten-free,” “keto-friendly” and “a good source of fiber” don’t answer the fundamental question: Is this food good for me? There is little reliable guidance available for people who don’t have the time, patience or skill to analyze the nutrition labels (标签).
But what we really need is a bold (大胆的) move that would be to prevent people from food that’s bad for them: a warning sign that a high-sugar soda or breakfast cereal product, for example, is an unhealthy choice.
Chile, Mexico, Brazil and dozens of other countries have worked to change food labeling. Research has suggested that these labels can help people understand nutritional quality and change their purchasing habits. Finally, the goal of the labels is to improve nutrition and reduce the consumption of over-processed foods.
After Chile adopted several rules in 2016, researchers found that the consumption of drinks high in sugar and sodium declined by nearly 25 percent. In Uruguay a survey published in 2020 assessing the early effects of nutritional warnings found that 58 percent of participants who noticed the warning changed their decisions about buying a product. Of those who changed their decisions, 17 percent said they chose a similar product with fewer warnings, and 18 percent decided not to buy a similar product at all.
In the United States, new labeling laws will be much more challenging to take effect. As you might expect, food producers will surely try to stop warning labels from being required. They are arguing that these plans would be costly and that those costs would be passed on to consumers. But research conducted soon after Chile’s food labeling and advertising law passed showed no effects on total employment and negligible effects on wages (工资) and profit, even as consumer consumption of unhealthy foods declined.
To be clear, this is just one of many steps toward providing all Americans with a healthy diet. But knowable front-of-package labeling is one of the best levers (杠杆) available to policymakers, and it is already working elsewhere. It can work here, too.
8. What does paragraph 1 focus on?
A. The doubt about nutrition. B. The problem with labels.
C. The doubt about package. D. The problem with food.
9. What do the examples of Chile and Uruguay show?
A. Warning labels can effectively change people’s buying behavior.
B. People in the two countries have better nutrition awareness.
C. Food producers there work well with the government.
D. The consumption of over-processed foods has been stopped.
10. What does the underlined word “negligible” mean in paragraph 5?
A. Obvious. B. Lasting. C. Insignificant. D. Huge.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards adopting warning labels in the United States?
A. Unclear. B. Opposing. C. Doubtful. D. Supportive.
D
The metaverse, a virtual universe that combines augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and the Internet, is rapidly transforming various industries, including the travel industry. The metaverse’s ability to create immersive and interactive environments allows users to explore new destinations and cultures without leaving the comfort of their homes. This technological innovation has the potential to change the travel industry, providing opportunities for growth and sustainability in an increasingly digital world.
With the help of VR headsets and other devices, users can explore distant destinations and experience unique cultural events from their living rooms. This allows individuals who have physical disability to travel the world to engage with different cultures and environments. Moreover, virtual tourism can help address issues of overtourism, as it enables users to visit popular sites without contributing to overcrowding or environmental destruction.
Virtual tourism is able to provide immersive experiences. By using advanced technology, virtual reality developers can create realistic simulations (模拟) of various destinations, complete with sights, sounds, and even smells. These simulations can be tailored to individual preferences, allowing users to explore at their own pace and focus on the aspects of a destination that interest them most. What’s more, virtual tourism can improve educational experiences, enabling users to learn about a location in an engaging and interactive manner.
In addition to virtual tourism, the metaverse offers other opportunities for the travel industry. For instance, AR technology can provide real-time information and interactive content. Imagine walking through the streets of Rome and having your smartphone or AR glasses overlay historical facts, accommodation recommendations, and navigation (导航) assistance directly onto your field of view. This combination of digital and physical experiences can enrich travelers’ understanding of their surroundings and create more memorable journeys.
However, the rise of virtual tourism also presents challenges for the travel industry. Traditional businesses must adapt to the changing landscape by embracing (欣然接受) digital technologies and developing new strategies to remain competitive. Additionally, concerns about data privacy and security must be addressed to ensure that users feel safe engaging with virtual experiences.
12. How does the metaverse transform the travel industry?
A. By offering free interactive facilities. B. By providing new tourist destinations.
C. By creating physical experiences at home. D. By attracting more tourists to scenic spots.
13. What feature of virtual tourism is stressed by referring to the physically disabled?
A. Its easy accessibility. B. Its cultural events.
C. Its educational function. D. Its green effects.
14. What may be a disadvantage of virtual tourism according to the text?
A. High expenses for tourists. B. Risks of personal safety.
C Difficulty in using digital skills. D. Insecurity of private information.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. New challenges faced by the travel industry. B. Virtual tourism — a promising way to travel.
C. The technological innovation of the digital field. D. The metaverse — a virtual universe widely used.
E
Can we live forever? ____16____
Aging is a fact of life we can’t escape no matter how hard we try, though as a species we’re getting better at lengthening the process. Back in 1950, the global average lifespan was only 45 years old. ____17____ We can mainly thank the advancement of medicine for letting us live longer, but at what point do we stop growing and start aging?
It’s generally understood that once we reach our late 20s we make the change of developing into aging, which means “the process of growing old”. ____18____ That seems to be because of the way our species has evolved.
____19____ So it might make sense that, like any machine, you could live forever if you keep your body well-fueled and maintained. Generally speaking, many evolutionary biologists have concluded that we age simply because the driving force of evolution, known as natural selection, hasn’t selected for fitness and function at an older age.
Of course, humans aren’t alone in this. ____20____ Many cold-blooded species such as lizards (蜥蜴) keep their fitness and reproductive (繁殖的) abilities and are considered to have insignificantly aging. These animals age very slowly and typically die from non-age related events such as being killed by other animals, disease or natural disasters.
A. What is aging and why do we get older?
B. Is this because cells gradually lose some genetic information?
C. In comparison, now the global average is above 70 years old.
D. You might say that some lifeless machines can last far longer than humans.
E. After that, our bodies become less efficient at maintaining biological systems.
F. A study found that we can stop aging but we have to reach 105 years old first.
G. Other species have evolved a similar reproductive life cycle — but not all of them.
二、完形填空(1·15=15)
It so happened that I was waiting for a rickshaw (人力车) to take me to an interview. But one after another, the rickshaw pullers ___21___ to come. With no other option, I started walking. Suddenly, I ___22___ a rickshaw and flagged it down. When I asked if he could take me to my destination, he readily agreed. After telling him the exact location, our ___23___ began.
I couldn’t help but wonder aloud, “Why do most rickshaw pullers always say no?” He replied in English, “Many of them are ___24___. They don’t value time and are unwilling to work. ___25___, they would rather sit and waste their lives.” As he spoke, I was ___26___ by how fluent his English was for an old Indian rickshaw puller.
Before I could fully process this, he continued our talk. “I am a BSC graduate and completed my graduation in the year 1975. By profession, I was a teacher for many years. Although I ___27___ a very poor family, that did not stop me from growing. I ___28___ managed to complete my studies with the hope of providing a better life for my family. Now that I’m ___29___, I choose to pull a rickshaw. It’s not just for the money, but to keep myself going and to remain ____30____ so that I don’t feel the burden of being old and doing nothing.” His words were truly ____31____.
In the blink of an eye, we reached my destination. I ____32____, paid him, and thanked him. This ____33____ made me realize that education is of greatest importance in our lives. Money and problems may come and go, but education and knowledge are ____34____ companions(同伴). They have the power to ____35____ our lives and, through us, the lives of others, lighting the way in even the darkest of circumstances.
21. A. regretted B. struggled C. refused D. sought
22. A. followed B. observed C. recognized D. spotted
23 A. explanation B. conversation C. destination D. operation
24. A. unhealthy B. uneducated C. unrealistic D. unselfish
25. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Afterwards D. Besides
26. A. inspired B. impressed C. influenced D. contrasted
27. A. owed to B. paid for C. belonged to D. worked for
28. A. desperately B. frequently C. critically D. merely
29. A. retired B. fired C. employed D. restricted
30. A. elegant B. curious C. outgoing D. fit
31. A. challenging B. annoying C. pleasing D. motivating
32. A. took off B. fell off C. got off D. set off
33. A. experiment B. encounter C. service D. accident
34. A. instant B. momentary C. unplanned D. forever
35. A. improve B. transport C. perform D. monitor
三、语法填空(10·1.5=15)
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。
On a cold December morning, to enter the National Museum of China in Beijing, people queue up hundreds of meters around the landmark, most of whom are ____36____ (eager) waiting to buy a refrigerator magnet (冰箱磁贴) shaped like a phoenix coronet (凤冠), a popular item in the museum’s collection. ____37____ (ensure) they can get one of the 3,000 magnets sold each day, passionate visitors ____38____ (form) long lines outside the museum before it opens since October.
With the country’s “museum fever” ____39____ (rise), the trend of attending exhibitions and purchasing creative items is planting the seeds of curiosity and confidence in people’s minds, gaining ____40____ (popular) and recognition across the country.
____41____ (compare) to the past, many products are made using 3D printing technology, which look ____42____ (beautiful) than those with 2D technology. Besides, designers design cultural products from the show. ____43____ the process is challenging, the products are successfully made, which are sold out within the first two days.
According to the museum, about 60 percent of visitors are under 35 years old. “More young people are visiting our museum and since the practice of the 144-hour visa-free policy, there has been an increase in foreign visitors ____44____ love to buy our cultural products, too,” says Zhang, “Visitors want Chinese traditional products, who become familiar _____45_____ the Chinese culture.”
四、选词填空(1*10=10)
选词填空
last but not least, over time, look forward to, as a result of, stick to,
make the most of, make a difference(to), lie in, account, argue
46. Your good luck ___________ the efforts you have made in your work.
47. ___________ the foggy weather, the flight to New York was cancelled.
48. ___________ the language has changed a lot as experts expected.
49. Meanwhile, I am ___________ hearing from you as soon as possible.
50. As a senior high school student, you should ___________ every minute of your spare time.
51. ___________, it’s everyone’s responsibility to make good use of water.
52. Heated ___________ (argue) and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents.
53. “___________ your dream and try your best, and you can make it! ” my coach said to me.
54. It is how you react to failures that ___________ to your life in the future.
55. On ___________ of the cold in winter, some birds move to the south.
五、表达交流(30分)
56. 假定你是李华,你英国朋友 Tom 平时不喜欢运动,请你给他写一封电子邮件,鼓励他积极参加体育锻炼。内容主要包括:
1. 经常参加体育锻炼的重要性;
2. 给他推荐一个运动项目及理由。
注意: 1. 词数 80 左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
57. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Lily and Amy were best friends. They were both members of the English Drama Club of their school. Recently, they had been preparing together for an English short play A Tale of Friendship organized by their drama teacher Ms. Thompson.
The play, aiming to reflect the true friendship among peers, would be put on at New Year’s eve. Lily, cast as the main character, was eager to bring her character’s journey to life, hoping to inspire her classmates through her performance. While practicing, Lily, an enthusiastic and passionate performer, poured her heart and soul into every scene, meticulously (一丝不苟地) studying her lines and striving for emotional realness. However, Amy tended to be quiet and reserved in her role play. She got pretty calm on stage, which, in Lily’s eyes, meant she was not committed enough to the performance. The differences between them resulted in several heated moments, where both of the girls found themselves at odds (意见不合) , unable to see eye to eye.
Finally Lily did not want to hold back any more. “You’re just too calm for this scene, Amy,” she said, frustration evident in her voice. “The audience needs to feel the passion! ”
Amy sighed, her eyes softening with a hint of sadness. “But Lily, the story isn’t just about the loud moments. Personally, the role in the drama is a quiet one. The unspoken words move the audience deeply.”
Lily was frozen with anger. She turned around and left the stage without a word. Amy stood there as still as a statue her eyebrows knitted tightly together in a deep frown.
The practice had to be stopped.
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。
Knowing about the quarrel, Ms. Thompson pulled them together.
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Lily and Amy looked at each other and understood.
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2024-2025学年度盐城市亭湖区1月期末质量监测
英语部分
(本卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟)
一.阅读理解(2.5*20=50分)
A
ATTO SPORT
THE MOST ADVANCED PORTABLE MOBILITY SCOOTER (代步车)
Where engineering excellence meets flowing design — a lightweight, safe and fashionable scooter for UNLIMITED FREEDOM.
Scooters with various features are on the market, making it critical to select the one that best suits your requirements.
What makes ATTO so unique?
●Independence and convenience: Easy to use and conveniently folds in seconds. It easily separates into two parts with the heaviest piece weighing just 37 pounds, making it easier to lift into your car trunk.
●Go anywhere: Equipped with strong tires and electronic stability control, it is safe to ride and is also flight-approved, ideal for air travel and ships. With a driving range of up to 12.5 miles, a top speed of 6.2 MPH, and a maximum weight-bearing ability of 300 pounds, this scooter is designed for long-lasting use.
●Top Engineering: Guaranteeing comfort, this scooter offers enough legroom and a big comfortable seat. The lightweight makes ATTO super easy to carry and it still rides like a heavy-duty (重型的) scooter.
●Fashionable Design: You deserve a mobility solution that doesn’t just get you from A to B, but makes you feel great while doing so. ATTO stands out from the crowd with its striking design.
CALL NOW: 1-888-610-4402 US.movinglife.com/rd12
1. What can we know about ATTO?
A. It cannot be taken aboard a plane or a ship.
B. It can be folded away with great difficulty.
C. It weighs only 37 pounds and is easy to use.
D. It can cover a maximum distance of 12.5 miles.
2. What makes ATTO easily noticed in the crowd?
A. Its long-lasting use. B. Its eye-catching design.
C. Its great stability. D. Its improved safety.
3 In which section of a newspaper can you find this passage?
A. Advertisement B. Education
C. Business D. Lifestyle
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了ATTO SPORT代步车的独特功能和优势。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第五段中“With a driving range of up to 12.5 miles, a top speed of 6.2 MPH, and a maximum weight-bearing ability of 300 pounds, this scooter is designed for long-lasting use. (其续航里程可达12.5英里,最高时速6.2英里/小时,最大承重能力为300磅,这款代步车专为持久使用而设计。)”可知,ATTO的最大行驶距离是12.5英里。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由文章倒数第二段中“ATTO stands out from the crowd with its striking design. (ATTO以其引人注目的设计脱颖而出。)”可知,ATTO引人注目的设计使其在人群中脱颖而出。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段“CALL NOW: 1-888-610-4402 US.movinglife.com/rd12 (立即致电:1-888-610-4402 US.movinglife.com/rd12)”可知,这是一则广告,可以在报纸的广告栏找到这篇文章。故选A。
B
Standing on a stage, singing a folk song at a local Chinese festival, is an important memory for Kien Vuu. While he was too young to understand the words he was singing, he did understand how much he loved performing music.
Vuu did not grow up to become a professional singer. Instead, he became a noted longevity (长寿) doctor. Yet he never lost his love for singing. “In my work as a doctor, I’ve become convinced that having hobbies is an essential part of living and aging well,” he says. In addition to boosting his mood, singing helps him bond with his family and most importantly, feel connected to his Chinese cultural traditions.
A wrong view is that engaging in hobbies is a waste of time. However, Dr. Kaiser says nearly all hobbies can provide measurable positive health benefits. And the science backs this up. Multiple studies in 2021 found strong evidence that engaging in entertainment can improve our brain’s networks to change and adapt. Hobbies take advantage of this flexibility and help your brain create new connections, helping you in areas beyond just that particular skill. This can be the reason why Kien Vuu, who has a passion for singing, does well in medicine.
Do hobbies make us happier? Absolutely, in many ways. People who made a conscious effort each day to spend time doing hobbies showed an average boost of 8% in well-being and a 10% drop in stress and anxiety, according to a 2023 study published in Journal of Personality. Similarly, folks who reported having at least one hobby were found to have fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness, health and life satisfaction, according to a 2023 study published in Nature Medicine.
Is there a right number of hobbies to have? The answer is individual. Dr. Kaiser points out while a hobby is what you can do in your spare time that brings you joy, not all hobbies are created equal when it comes to health and happiness.
4. What is the biggest influence of loving music on Kien Vuu?
A. Promoting his professional growth.
B. Protecting him from physical diseases.
C. Ridding him of the negative emotions.
D. Feeling attached to his Chinese origin.
5. What can the 2021 multiple studies help us understand?
A. Students who are good at dancing will come out first in dancing shows.
B. People who like playing Chinese chess can perform well in mathematics.
C. Parents who prefer writing often have children follow in their footsteps.
D. Friends who enjoy science fiction films always go to the cinema in groups.
6. How does the writer explain the findings in the last but one paragraph?
A. By giving explanations.
B. By raising questions.
C. By offering suggestions.
D. By making comparisons.
7. What might be discussed after this passage?
A. Ways of choosing personal hobbies.
B. Benefits of loving performing music.
C. Shortcomings of previous research.
D. Approaches to doing further studies.
【答案】4 D 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了兴趣爱好对人类身心健康有着积极的影响。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章首句和第二段最后一句话“ In addition to boosting his mood, singing helps him bond with his family and most importantly, feel connected to his Chinese cultural traditions.(除了提升他的情绪,唱歌还有助于他与家人建立联系,最重要的是,让他感受到与中国文化传统的联系。)”可知,爱好音乐对Vuu最大的影响是让他感受到和中国的联系。故选D项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段内容“Multiple studies in 2021 found strong evidence that engaging in entertainment can improve our brain’s networks to change and adapt. Hobbies take advantage of this flexibility and help your brain create new connections, helping you in areas beyond just that particular skill.( 2021年的多项研究发现,有强有力的证据表明,参与娱乐活动可以改善我们大脑的网络,使其能够改变和适应。爱好利用了这种灵活性,帮助你的大脑建立新的联系,帮助你在特定技能之外的领域。)”可知,2021年的研究证明参与娱乐活动对大脑网络有改善作用,并帮助建立新的联系,在特定技能之外的领域有所积极影响。由此可推知,选项B“People who like playing Chinese chess can perform well in mathematics.(喜欢下棋的人在数学方面表现很好。)”这一论述是可以通过这些研究解释的。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段首先提及“People who made a conscious effort each day to spend time doing hobbies showed an average boost of 8% in well-being and a 10% drop in stress and anxiety.(每天有意识地花时间做爱好的人,幸福感平均提升8%,压力和焦虑下降10%)”可知,该句在论证时用了数字对比;同时“Similarly, folks who reported having at least one hobby were found to have fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness…(同样,那些至少有一种爱好的人抑郁症状更少,幸福感更高……)”可知,该句使用了形容词比较级。由此可推知,作者是通过作比较来解释研究结果的。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最一段“Dr. Kaiser points out while a hobby is what you can do in your spare time that brings you joy, not all hobbies are created equal when it comes to health and happiness.(Kaiser博士指出,虽然爱好是你在业余时间可以做的能给你带来快乐的事情,但在健康和幸福方面,并非所有爱好都是平等的。)”可知,该段末尾部分开始提到了并非所有的爱好都是平等的,即,爱好其实具有“选择性”,那么可推知,接下来文章会讲述如何选择个人的兴趣爱好。故选A项。
C
Whether you shop for food in a traditional grocery store or a big-box store, most of your options are junk foods. Terms on food packaging like “low fat,” “gluten-free,” “keto-friendly” and “a good source of fiber” don’t answer the fundamental question: Is this food good for me? There is little reliable guidance available for people who don’t have the time, patience or skill to analyze the nutrition labels (标签).
But what we really need is a bold (大胆的) move that would be to prevent people from food that’s bad for them: a warning sign that a high-sugar soda or breakfast cereal product, for example, is an unhealthy choice.
Chile, Mexico, Brazil and dozens of other countries have worked to change food labeling. Research has suggested that these labels can help people understand nutritional quality and change their purchasing habits. Finally, the goal of the labels is to improve nutrition and reduce the consumption of over-processed foods.
After Chile adopted several rules in 2016, researchers found that the consumption of drinks high in sugar and sodium declined by nearly 25 percent. In Uruguay a survey published in 2020 assessing the early effects of nutritional warnings found that 58 percent of participants who noticed the warning changed their decisions about buying a product. Of those who changed their decisions, 17 percent said they chose a similar product with fewer warnings, and 18 percent decided not to buy a similar product at all.
In the United States new labeling laws will be much more challenging to take effect. As you might expect, food producers will surely try to stop warning labels from being required. They are arguing that these plans would be costly and that those costs would be passed on to consumers. But research conducted soon after Chile’s food labeling and advertising law passed showed no effects on total employment and negligible effects on wages (工资) and profit, even as consumer consumption of unhealthy foods declined.
To be clear, this is just one of many steps toward providing all Americans with a healthy diet. But knowable front-of-package labeling is one of the best levers (杠杆) available to policymakers, and it is already working elsewhere. It can work here, too.
8. What does paragraph 1 focus on?
A. The doubt about nutrition. B. The problem with labels.
C. The doubt about package. D. The problem with food.
9. What do the examples of Chile and Uruguay show?
A. Warning labels can effectively change people’s buying behavior.
B. People in the two countries have better nutrition awareness.
C. Food producers there work well with the government.
D. The consumption of over-processed foods has been stopped.
10. What does the underlined word “negligible” mean in paragraph 5?
A. Obvious. B. Lasting. C. Insignificant. D. Huge.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards adopting warning labels in the United States?
A. Unclear. B. Opposing. C. Doubtful. D. Supportive.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出消费者当下购买的食物多为垃圾食品,包装标签难以帮助他们判断食物好坏,智利等多国改变食品标签且取得成效,美国实施新标签法遇阻,但有研究表明其负面影响小,应该推行这种措施。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Whether you shop for food in a traditional grocery store or a big-box store, most of your options are junk foods. Terms on food packaging like “low fat,” “gluten-free,” “keto-friendly” and “a good source of fiber” don’t answer the fundamental question: Is this food good for me? There is little reliable guidance available for people who don’t have the time, patience or skill to analyze the nutrition labels (标签). (无论你是在传统的杂货店还是大型商店购买食品,你选择的大部分都是垃圾食品。食品包装上的“低脂肪”、“无麸质”、“适合生酮饮食”和“富含纤维”等字眼并没有回答一个基本问题:这种食物对我有好处吗?对于那些没有时间、耐心或技能来分析营养标签的人来说,几乎没有可靠的指导。)”可知,本段指出食品标签不能有效帮助消费者判断食物是否有益这一问题,强调的是食品标签存在的问题。故选B项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“After Chile adopted several rules in 2016, researchers found that the consumption of drinks high in sugar and sodium declined by nearly 25 percent. In Uruguay a survey published in 2020 assessing the early effects of nutritional warnings found that 58 percent of participants who noticed the warning changed their decisions about buying a product. Of those who changed their decisions, 17 percent said they chose a similar product with fewer warnings, and 18 percent decided not to buy a similar product at all. (智利在2016年通过了几项规定后,研究人员发现,高糖和高钠饮料的消费量下降了近25%。在乌拉圭,2020年发布的一项评估营养警告早期影响的调查发现,58%注意到警告的参与者改变了购买产品的决定。在那些改变了决定的人中,17%的人说他们选择了警告更少的类似产品,18%的人决定根本不买类似的产品。)”可推知,这些具体的数据和例子表明,食品上的警告标签能够切实有效地影响人们在购物时的选择,从而改变他们的购买行为。故选A项。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词的上文“They are arguing that these plans would be costly and that those costs would be passed on to consumers. But research conducted soon after Chile’s food labeling and advertising law passed showed no effects on total employment (他们认为,这些计划成本高昂,而且这些成本将转嫁给消费者。但在智利食品标签和广告法通过后不久进行的研究显示,对总就业没有影响)”和下文“even as consumer consumption of unhealthy foods declined (尽管消费者对不健康食品的消费有所下降)”可知,这里有转折,虽然食品生产商反对警告标签,认为这成本高且成本会转嫁给消费者,但实际上影响不大,对工资和利润影响应该是“微不足道的,不值一提的”,画线词意思与insignificant“微不足道的,不显著的”接近。故选C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。作者在文中列举了其他国家实施食品警告标签取得的积极效果,并在最后一段中“But knowable front-of-package labeling is one of the best levers (杠杆) available to policymakers, and it is already working elsewhere. It can work here, too. (但是,包装正面可见的标签是政策制定者可用的最佳杠杆之一,而且它已经在其他地方发挥作用。这在这里也行得通。)”指出这一举措在美国应该也是可行的。由此可知,作者对在美国采用警告标签持支持态度。故选D项。
D
The metaverse, a virtual universe that combines augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and the Internet, is rapidly transforming various industries, including the travel industry. The metaverse’s ability to create immersive and interactive environments allows users to explore new destinations and cultures without leaving the comfort of their homes. This technological innovation has the potential to change the travel industry, providing opportunities for growth and sustainability in an increasingly digital world.
With the help of VR headsets and other devices, users can explore distant destinations and experience unique cultural events from their living rooms. This allows individuals who have physical disability to travel the world to engage with different cultures and environments. Moreover, virtual tourism can help address issues of overtourism, as it enables users to visit popular sites without contributing to overcrowding or environmental destruction.
Virtual tourism is able to provide immersive experiences. By using advanced technology, virtual reality developers can create realistic simulations (模拟) of various destinations, complete with sights, sounds, and even smells. These simulations can be tailored to individual preferences, allowing users to explore at their own pace and focus on the aspects of a destination that interest them most. What’s more, virtual tourism can improve educational experiences, enabling users to learn about a location in an engaging and interactive manner.
In addition to virtual tourism, the metaverse offers other opportunities for the travel industry. For instance, AR technology can provide real-time information and interactive content. Imagine walking through the streets of Rome and having your smartphone or AR glasses overlay historical facts, accommodation recommendations, and navigation (导航) assistance directly onto your field of view. This combination of digital and physical experiences can enrich travelers’ understanding of their surroundings and create more memorable journeys.
However, the rise of virtual tourism also presents challenges for the travel industry. Traditional businesses must adapt to the changing landscape by embracing (欣然接受) digital technologies and developing new strategies to remain competitive. Additionally, concerns about data privacy and security must be addressed to ensure that users feel safe engaging with virtual experiences.
12. How does the metaverse transform the travel industry?
A. By offering free interactive facilities. B. By providing new tourist destinations.
C. By creating physical experiences at home. D. By attracting more tourists to scenic spots.
13. What feature of virtual tourism is stressed by referring to the physically disabled?
A. Its easy accessibility. B. Its cultural events.
C. Its educational function. D. Its green effects.
14. What may be a disadvantage of virtual tourism according to the text?
A. High expenses for tourists. B. Risks of personal safety.
C. Difficulty in using digital skills. D. Insecurity of private information.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. New challenges faced by the travel industry. B. Virtual tourism — a promising way to travel.
C. The technological innovation of the digital field. D. The metaverse — a virtual universe widely used.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了元宇宙如何改变旅游行业,特别是虚拟旅游的优势和挑战。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The metaverse’s ability to create immersive and interactive environments allows users to explore new destinations and cultures without leaving the comfort of their homes.(元宇宙创造沉浸式和互动环境的能力,使用户无需离开舒适的家就能探索新的目的地和文化)”可知,元宇宙通过在家中创造沉浸式和互动式的体验来变革旅游行业,让用户即使在家中也能探索新的目的地和文化。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“This allows individuals who have physical disability to travel the world to engage with different cultures and environments.(这使得身体残疾的人也能‘旅行’世界,与不同的文化和环境互动)”可知,虚拟旅游使得身体残疾的人也能体验旅游,强调了虚拟旅游的易接近性或可访问性。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Additionally, concerns about data privacy and security must be addressed to ensure that users feel safe engaging with virtual experiences.(此外,还必须解决数据隐私和安全问题,以确保用户在参与虚拟体验时感到安全)”可知,虚拟旅游的一个可能缺点是私人信息的不安全性。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了元宇宙如何改变旅游行业,特别是虚拟旅游的优势和挑战,强调虚拟旅游作为一种有前途的旅行方式,能够为用户提供沉浸式的体验,同时也提到了它面临的挑战,如数据隐私和安全问题,选项B“虚拟旅游——一种有前途的旅行方式”最能概括文章主旨,作为标题最合适。故选B。
E
Can we live forever? ____16____
Aging is a fact of life we can’t escape no matter how hard we try, though as a species we’re getting better at lengthening the process. Back in 1950, the global average lifespan was only 45 years old. ____17____ We can mainly thank the advancement of medicine for letting us live longer, but at what point do we stop growing and start aging?
It’s generally understood that once we reach our late 20s we make the change of developing into aging, which means “the process of growing old”. ____18____ That seems to be because of the way our species has evolved.
____19____ So it might make sense that, like any machine, you could live forever if you keep your body well-fueled and maintained. Generally speaking, many evolutionary biologists have concluded that we age simply because the driving force of evolution, known as natural selection, hasn’t selected for fitness and function at an older age.
Of course, humans aren’t alone in this. ____20____ Many cold-blooded species such as lizards (蜥蜴) keep their fitness and reproductive (繁殖的) abilities and are considered to have insignificantly aging. These animals age very slowly and typically die from non-age related events such as being killed by other animals, disease or natural disasters.
A. What is aging and why do we get older?
B. Is this because cells gradually lose some genetic information?
C. In comparison, now the global average is above 70 years old.
D. You might say that some lifeless machines can last far longer than humans.
E. After that, our bodies become less efficient at maintaining biological systems.
F. A study found that we can stop aging but we have to reach 105 years old first.
G. Other species have evolved a similar reproductive life cycle — but not all of them.
【答案】16. A 17. C 18. E 19. D 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出衰老不可避免但人类平均寿命因医学进步而延长,并探讨了衰老的本质及原因,还说明人类并非唯一有衰老现象的物种,但一些冷血动物衰老缓慢。
【16题详解】
前文“Can we live forever? (我们能永远活着吗)”提出永生的问题,后文段落围绕衰老的概念、人类衰老的原因等展开论述,因此A项“What is aging and why do we get older? (什么是衰老以及我们为什么会变老)”符合语境,就衰老的本质和原因提出问题,承接前文,引出后文关于衰老的具体讨论。故选A。
【17题详解】
前文“Back in 1950, the global average lifespan was only 45 years old. (回到1950年,全球平均寿命只有45岁)”提到1950年全球的平均寿命;后文“We can mainly thank the advancement of medicine for letting us live longer (我们主要要感谢先进的医学让我们活得更久)”提到寿命的延长主要得益于医学进步;因此C项“In comparison, now the global average is above 70 years old. (相比之下,现在全球平均寿命超过70岁)”点明当前全球的平均寿命,和前文形成比较,引出后文的原因,符合语境。故选C。
【18题详解】
前文“It’s generally understood that once we reach our late 20s we make the change of developing into aging, which means “the process of growing old”. (人们普遍认为,一旦我们快30岁了,我们就会发生进入衰老的变化,这意味着‘变老的过程’)”指出快30岁时人开始进入衰老阶段,因此E项“After that, our bodies become less efficient at maintaining biological systems. (在那之后,我们的身体维持生物系统的效率会降低)”承接前文,说明进入衰老阶段后身体的变化,符合语境,其中的that指代前文的our late 20s。故选E。
【19题详解】
后文“So it might make sense that, like any machine, you could live forever if you keep your body well-fueled and maintained. (因此,就像任何机器一样,如果你保持身体充足的能量和保养,你就可以长生不老,这可能是有道理的)”提到人如何像机器一样保持不衰老,因此D项“You might say that some lifeless machines can last far longer than humans. (你可能会说一些无生命的机器能比人类持续更久)”符合语境,提到有些机器比人活得更久,引出后文,适合作为段首句。故选D。
【20题详解】
前文“Of course, humans aren’t alone in this. (当然,人类在这方面并不孤单)”指出人类的衰老并非个例,后文“Many cold-blooded species such as lizards (蜥蜴) keep their fitness and reproductive (繁殖的) abilities and are considered to have insignificantly aging. (许多冷血物种,如蜥蜴,保持着它们的健康和繁殖能力,被认为没有明显的衰老)”举出没有明显衰老的物种,因此G项“Other species have evolved a similar reproductive life cycle — but not all of them. (其他物种也进化出了类似的生殖生命周期——但并非所有物种都是如此)”承前启后,指出有些物种也会衰老,同时存在不衰老的物种,符合语境。故选G。
二、完形填空(1·15=15)
It so happened that I was waiting for a rickshaw (人力车) to take me to an interview. But one after another, the rickshaw pullers ___21___ to come. With no other option, I started walking. Suddenly, I ___22___ a rickshaw and flagged it down. When I asked if he could take me to my destination, he readily agreed. After telling him the exact location, our ___23___ began.
I couldn’t help but wonder aloud, “Why do most rickshaw pullers always say no?” He replied in English, “Many of them are ___24___. They don’t value time and are unwilling to work. ___25___, they would rather sit and waste their lives.” As he spoke, I was ___26___ by how fluent his English was for an old Indian rickshaw puller.
Before I could fully process this, he continued our talk. “I am a BSC graduate and completed my graduation in the year 1975. By profession, I was a teacher for many years. Although I ___27___ a very poor family, that did not stop me from growing. I ___28___ managed to complete my studies with the hope of providing a better life for my family. Now that I’m ___29___, I choose to pull a rickshaw. It’s not just for the money, but to keep myself going and to remain ____30____ so that I don’t feel the burden of being old and doing nothing.” His words were truly ____31____.
In the blink of an eye, we reached my destination. I ____32____, paid him, and thanked him. This ____33____ made me realize that education is of greatest importance in our lives. Money and problems may come and go, but education and knowledge are ____34____ companions(同伴). They have the power to ____35____ our lives and, through us, the lives of others, lighting the way in even the darkest of circumstances.
21. A. regretted B. struggled C. refused D. sought
22. A. followed B. observed C. recognized D. spotted
23. A. explanation B. conversation C. destination D. operation
24. A. unhealthy B. uneducated C. unrealistic D. unselfish
25. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Afterwards D. Besides
26. A. inspired B. impressed C. influenced D. contrasted
27. A. owed to B. paid for C. belonged to D. worked for
28. A. desperately B. frequently C. critically D. merely
29. A. retired B. fired C. employed D. restricted
30. A. elegant B. curious C. outgoing D. fit
31. A. challenging B. annoying C. pleasing D. motivating
32. A. took off B. fell off C. got off D. set off
33. A. experiment B. encounter C. service D. accident
34. A. instant B. momentary C. unplanned D. forever
35. A. improve B. transport C. perform D. monitor
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. A 30. D 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者一位人力车夫的偶遇和对话,展现了人力车夫的人生经历和教育对其生活的影响,从而强调了教育的重要性和价值。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但一个接一个的人力车夫都拒绝载我。A. regretted后悔、遗憾;B. struggled挣扎;C. refused拒绝;D. sought寻求。根据下文“With no other option, I started walking.”以及下文“I couldn’t help but wonder aloud, “Why do most rickshaw pullers always say no?””可知,这些人力车夫都拒绝载作者。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:突然,我看到一辆人力车,便招手示意。A. followed追随;B. observed观察、遵守;C. recognized认出;D. spotted发现。根据空后“a rickshaw and flagged it down”可知,就在作者开始步行的时候,突然看到了一辆人力车。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在告诉他具体位置后,我们便聊了起来。A. explanation解释;B. conversation对话;C. destination目的地;D. operation手术、操作。根据下文“I couldn’t help but wonder aloud, “Why do most rickshaw pullers always say no?” He replied in English, “Many of them are ___4___ . They don’t value time and are unwilling to work. ___5___ , they would rather sit and waste their lives.””可知,作者上车之后就开始和这个人力车夫聊天。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:他用英语回答说:“他们很多人没受过教育。他们不珍惜时间,也不愿干活。反而宁愿坐着浪费生命。”A. unhealthy不健康的;B. uneducated未受教育的;C. unrealistic不切实际的;D. unselfish无私的。根据空后“They don’t value time and are unwilling to work.”以及最后一段“This ___13___ made me realize that education is of greatest importance in our lives.”可知,那些拒绝载作者的人力车夫都是没有受过教育的,所以不珍惜时间,也不愿干活。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:他用英语回答说:“他们很多人没受过教育。他们不珍惜时间,也不愿干活。反而宁愿坐着浪费生命。”A. Instead相反;B. Otherwise否则;C. Afterwards后来;D. Besides此外。根据空前“They don’t value time and are unwilling to work.”以及空后“they would rather sit and waste their lives.”可知,两句之间存在转折关系,表示“反而”。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他说着,作为一名印度老车夫,他那流利的英语给我留下了深刻印象。A. inspired激励;B. impressed给……留下深刻印象;C. influenced影响;D. contrasted对比。根据下文“by how fluent his English was for an old Indian rickshaw puller.”以及常理可知,一位印度老车夫竟然能说一口流利的英语,这些都给作者留下了深刻的印象。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:虽然我出身贫寒,但这并没有阻止我成长。A. owed to归因于;B. paid for付款;C. belonged to属于;D. worked for为……工作。根据空后“a very poor family”以及“that did not stop me from growing.”可知,这位人力车夫出身贫寒,但是他坚持学习成长。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:我拼命完成学业,希望能给家人更好的生活。A. desperately绝望地、拼命地;B. frequently频繁地;C. critically批判地、关键地;D. merely仅仅。根据下文“with the hope of providing a better life for my family”以及句意可知,这位人力车夫拼命完成学业以给家人更好的生活。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:现在我退休了,选择拉人力车。A. retired退休;B. fired解雇;C. employed雇佣;D. restricted限制。根据下文“It’s not just for the money, but to keep myself going and to remain ___10___ so that I don’t feel the burden of being old and doing nothing.”中的“being old”可推测,这位人力车夫曾经是个老师,而现在退休了便选择拉人力车。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这不仅仅是为了赚钱,也是为了让自己动起来,保持健康,这样我就不会觉得自己老了无所事事是种负担。A. elegant优雅的;B. curious好奇的;C. outgoing外向的;D. fit健康的、适合的。根据空前的“to keep myself going”以及常理可知,他想让自己动起来从而保持健康。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:他的话着实激励人心。A. challenging具有挑战性的;B. annoying恼人的;C. pleasing令人高兴的;D. motivating激励的。根据上文这位人力车夫所说的话可知,这位人力车夫出身贫寒,但是坚持学习,成为了老师;而退休后,他也不愿意闲着,选择拉人力车夫,从而让自己动起来保持健康。他觉得哪怕就是老了,也不能无所事事,给别人增加负担。由此可知,这些话是激励人心的。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:我下了车,付了钱,并向他道谢。A. took off起飞、脱下;B. fell off跌落;C. got off下车、船、飞机等;D. set off出发、引发。根据上文内容可知,作者是乘坐他的人力车去往面试地点;再根据空后“paid him, and thanked him”可知,作者下车并付钱道谢。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这次相遇让我意识到,教育在我们的生活中至关重要。A. experiment实验;B. encounter遭遇;C. service服务;D. accident事故。根据句意以及空后内容“education is of greatest importance in our lives”可知,空处指的是作者与人力车夫的这次相遇。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:金钱和困难或许会来来去去,但教育和知识永远相伴。A. instant立即的;B. momentary短暂的;C. unplanned未计划的;D. forever永远的。根据上文“Money and problems may come and go”中的“come and go”以及本句开头的“but”可推测,金钱和困难或许会来来去去,但是教育和知识永远伴随我们。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:它们有能力改善我们的生活,并且通过我们,改善他人的生活,即便在最黑暗的境遇中,也能照亮前行的道路。A. improve提高、改善;B. transport运输;C. perform执行、表演;D. monitor监控。根据下文“through us, the lives of others, lighting the way in even the darkest of circumstances.”以及这位人力车夫的人生历程可知,知识和教育会改善我们的生活。故选A。
三、语法填空(10·1.5=15)
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。
On a cold December morning, to enter the National Museum of China in Beijing, people queue up hundreds of meters around the landmark, most of whom are ____36____ (eager) waiting to buy a refrigerator magnet (冰箱磁贴) shaped like a phoenix coronet (凤冠), a popular item in the museum’s collection. ____37____ (ensure) they can get one of the 3,000 magnets sold each day, passionate visitors ____38____ (form) long lines outside the museum before it opens since October.
With the country’s “museum fever” ____39____ (rise), the trend of attending exhibitions and purchasing creative items is planting the seeds of curiosity and confidence in people’s minds, gaining ____40____ (popular) and recognition across the country.
____41____ (compare) to the past, many products are made using 3D printing technology, which look ____42____ (beautiful) than those with 2D technology. Besides, designers design cultural products from the show. ____43____ the process is challenging, the products are successfully made, which are sold out within the first two days.
According to the museum, about 60 percent of visitors are under 35 years old. “More young people are visiting our museum and since the practice of the 144-hour visa-free policy, there has been an increase in foreign visitors ____44____ love to buy our cultural products, too,” says Zhang, “Visitors want Chinese traditional products, who become familiar _____45_____ the Chinese culture.”
【答案】36. eagerly
37. To ensure
38. have formed##have been forming
39. rising 40. popularity
41. Compared
42. more beautiful
43. While##Although##Though
44. who##that
45. with
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,传统冰箱磁贴的热卖引发了国家“博物馆热”,3D打印的文创产品很受欢迎,尤其受到年轻人的喜爱。外国游客也通过中国文创产品更加了解中国传统文化。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意:在一个寒冷的十二月早晨,人们在北京的中国国家博物馆周围排起了数百米的长队,大多数人正热切地等待购买一个形状像凤冠的冰箱磁贴,这是博物馆收藏中的一种热门商品。eager是个形容词,意思是“急切的”,这里需要变成副词eagerly,充当状语修饰动词wait,表示“热切地”等待。故答案是eagerly。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:为了确保能买到每天销售的3000个磁贴之一,热情的游客自10月份以来一直在博物馆开门前排起长队。这里需要将ensure转化为不定式充当目的状语,注意首字母大写,故答案是To ensure。
【38题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意:为了确保能买到每天销售的3000个磁贴之一,热情的游客自10月份以来一直在博物馆开门前排起长队。根据时间状语“since October”可知,这个句子应该使用现在完成时或者现在完成进行时,表示从过去持续到现在的动作,或者动作从过去持续到现在并将持续到将来。主语visitors是复数,助动词用have。故答案是have formed或者have been forming。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:随着国家“博物馆热”的兴起,参观展览和购买创意产品的趋势正在激发人们的好奇心和自信心,并在全国范围内赢得了人气和认可。With the country’s “museum fever” rising为with的复合结构,“博物馆热”的兴起表主动,此处应该用rising。故答案是rising。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意:随着国家“博物馆热”的兴起,参观展览和购买创意产品的趋势正在激发人们的好奇心和自信心,并在全国范围内赢得了人气和认可。这个句子考查固定搭配gain popularity,意思是“开始流行”。名词popularity作宾语。故答案是popularity。
【41题详解】
考查状语从句的省略。句意:与过去相比,许多产品现在使用3D打印技术制作,看起来比使用2D技术制作的产品更美观。句子已经存在谓语are made,所以compare应该转化为非谓语,它和逻辑主语many products之间呈被动关系,应该使用过去分词,注意首字母大写,故答案是Compared。
【42题详解】
考查比较级。句意:与过去相比,许多产品现在使用3D打印技术制作,看起来比使用2D技术制作的产品更美观。根据“than”可知,应该将beautiful变成比较级,故答案是more beautiful。
【43题详解】
考查连词。句意:此外,设计师们从展览中设计文创产品。尽管制作过程充满挑战,但这些产品最终成功制作出来,并在两天内销售一空。根据两句中的“challenging”和“successfully”可知,两个句子属于转折关系,应用while/though/although引导让步状语从句。故答案是While或者Although或者Though。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:越来越多的年轻人参观我们的博物馆,自从实施144小时免签政策以来,外国游客的数量也在增加,他们也喜欢购买我们的文创产品。空处引导定语从句,先行词是foreign visitors,指人,在句中做主语,所以用关系代词who或that。故答案是who或者that。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意:游客们想要中国的传统产品,他们通过这些产品逐渐熟悉中国传统文化。这里为短语be familiar with,意思是“对……熟悉”,故答案是with。
四、选词填空(1*10=10)
选词填空
last but not least, over time, look forward to, as a result of, stick to,
make the most of, make a difference(to), lie in, account, argue
46. Your good luck ___________ the efforts you have made in your work.
47. ___________ the foggy weather, the flight to New York was cancelled.
48. ___________ the language has changed a lot as experts expected.
49. Meanwhile, I am ___________ hearing from you as soon as possible.
50. As a senior high school student, you should ___________ every minute of your spare time.
51. ___________, it’s everyone’s responsibility to make good use of water.
52. Heated ___________ (argue) and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents.
53. “___________ your dream and try your best, and you can make it! ” my coach said to me.
54. It is how you react to failures that ___________ to your life in the future.
55. On ___________ of the cold in winter, some birds move to the south.
【答案】46. lies in
47. As a result of
48. Over time
49. looking forward to
50. make the most of
51. Last but not least
52. arguments
53. Stick to
54. makes a difference to
55. account
【解析】
【46题详解】
考查固定短语、时态。句意:你的好运在于你在工作中所做的努力。根据空前主语Your good luck和空后宾语the efforts可知,空处应用固定短语lie in“在于”,表示你的好运在于你在工作中所做的努力,句子描述一般事实,时态用一般现在时,主语Your good luck为第三人称单数,谓语也用第三人称单数。故填lies in。
【47题详解】
考查固定短语。句意:由于大雾天气,飞往纽约的航班被取消了。根据空后the foggy weather可知,空处应用固定短语as a result of“由于”,表示由于大雾天气,飞往纽约的航班被取消了,句首单词,首字母大写。故填As a result of。
【48题详解】
考查固定短语。句意:正如专家所预料的那样,随着时间的推移,这种语言发生了很大的变化。根据the language has changed a lot可知,空处应用固定短语over time“随着时间的推移”,表示随着时间的推移,这种语言发生了很大的变化,句首单词,首字母大写。故填Over time。
【49题详解】
考查固定短语、时态。句意:同时,我期待尽快收到你的来信。根据空后hearing from you as soon as possible可知,空处应用固定短语look forward to“期待”,表示期待尽快收到来信,结合空前的am可知,本空应填looking,构成现在进行时。故填looking forward to。
【50题详解】
考查固定短语。句意:作为一名高中生,你应该充分利用你的每一分钟空闲时间。根据空后every minute of your spare time可知,空处应用固定短语make the most of“充分利用”,表示你应该充分利用你的每一分钟空闲时间,位于情态动词should后,动词用原形。故填make the most of。
【51题详解】
考查固定短语。句意:最后但同样重要的是,充分利用水资源是每个人的责任。根据空后it’s everyone’s responsibility to make good use of water可知,空处应用固定短语last but not least“最后但同样重要的是”,句首单词,首字母大写。故填Last but not least。
【52题详解】
考查名词。句意:在青少年和父母之间,激烈的争论和冷淡的沉默是很常见的。本空与空后的cold silences并列,空处应用argue的名词形式arguments“争论”,作主语,此处表示激烈的争论,且争论不止一次,用复数形式。故填arguments。
【53题详解】
考查固定短语、祈使句的肯定形式。句意:“坚持你的梦想,尽你最大的努力,你就能成功!”我的教练对我说。根据空后的your dream and try your best可知,空处应用固定短语stick to“坚持”,表示坚持你的梦想,本句为祈使句的肯定形式,以动词原形开头,句首单词,首字母大写。故填Stick to。
【54题详解】
考查固定短语。句意:你对失败的反应如何,这将对你未来的生活产生影响。空处表示“对……有影响”,应用动词短语make a difference to sth.,此处表示你对失败的反应如何,这将对你未来的生活产生影响,本句用强调句型,强调主语从句how you react to failures,本空为句子的谓语,句子描述一般事实,时态用一般现在时,一个主语从句作主语,谓语用第三人称单数makes。故填makes a difference。
【55题详解】
考查固定短语。句意:由于冬天寒冷,一些鸟类迁移到南方。根据空后the cold in winter可知,空处应用介词短语on account of“由于”,表示由于冬天寒冷,一些鸟类迁移到南方,本空用account,符合题意。故填account。
五、表达交流(30分)
56. 假定你是李华,你的英国朋友 Tom 平时不喜欢运动,请你给他写一封电子邮件,鼓励他积极参加体育锻炼。内容主要包括:
1. 经常参加体育锻炼的重要性;
2. 给他推荐一个运动项目及理由。
注意: 1. 词数 80 左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Tom,
How’s everything going? I am writing to encourage you to take regular exercise.
Undoubtedly working out regularly is of great benefit to our physical and mental heath. A healthy person can always be energetic and better enjoy his life. Many sports are not only fun but also help you build your body and character. I strongly recommend you engage in a team sport like basketball, which can enable you to learn to be cooperative and be a good team member.
I sincerely hope you can incorporate exercise into your daily life. I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文,要求考生给英国朋友Tom写信,鼓励他积极参加体育锻炼,给他推荐一个运动项目并说明理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
有益的:be of benefit → be beneficial
精力充沛:energetic → full of vigour
参加:engage in → participate in
希望:hope → wish
2.句式拓展
句型转换
原句:Undoubtedly, working out regularly is of great benefit to our physical and mental heath.
拓展句:Undoubtedly, it is working out regularly that is of great benefit to our physical and mental heath.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I strongly recommend you engage in a team sport like basketball, which can enable you to learn to be cooperative and be a good team member.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】I sincerely hope you can incorporate exercise into your daily life.(运用了省略that引导的宾语从句)
57. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Lily and Amy were best friends. They were both members of the English Drama Club of their school. Recently, they had been preparing together for an English short play A Tale of Friendship organized by their drama teacher Ms. Thompson.
The play, aiming to reflect the true friendship among peers, would be put on at New Year’s eve. Lily, cast as the main character, was eager to bring her character’s journey to life, hoping to inspire her classmates through her performance. While practicing, Lily, an enthusiastic and passionate performer, poured her heart and soul into every scene, meticulously (一丝不苟地) studying her lines and striving for emotional realness. However, Amy tended to be quiet and reserved in her role play. She got pretty calm on stage, which, in Lily’s eyes, meant she was not committed enough to the performance. The differences between them resulted in several heated moments, where both of the girls found themselves at odds (意见不合) , unable to see eye to eye.
Finally, Lily did not want to hold back any more. “You’re just too calm for this scene, Amy,” she said, frustration evident in her voice. “The audience needs to feel the passion! ”
Amy sighed, her eyes softening with a hint of sadness. “But Lily, the story isn’t just about the loud moments. Personally, the role in the drama is a quiet one. The unspoken words move the audience deeply.”
Lily was frozen with anger. She turned around and left the stage without a word. Amy stood there as still as a statue, her eyebrows knitted tightly together in a deep frown.
The practice had to be stopped.
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。
Knowing about the quarrel, Ms. Thompson pulled them together.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lily and Amy looked at each other and understood.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Knowing about the quarrel, Ms. Thompson pulled them together. She first encouraged the girls to express their thoughts openly. Lily insisted her performance style, pointing that the stage demands big expressions, while Amy argued that being real makes it more touching. Ms. Thompson then said, “Girls, a great performance is like a symphony. Both of you are like different music instruments having your own characteristics. Alone, it’s good; but together, you create harmony.”
Lily and Amy looked at each other and understood. Lily approached Amy. “I was wrong to judge you,” she admitted, her voice soft but sincere. “Your calmness is part of what makes the story beautiful.” Amy smiled, her eyes bright. “And your passion inspires me to give my best. Let’s work together, like we used to.” From that day on, they practiced with a newfound understanding, blending their strengths to create a performance that moved everyone who watched it. On New Year’s Eve, their play was a resounding success, not just because of their talent, but because they reminded everyone of the true meaning of friendship.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了莉莉和艾米是好友,同在学校英语戏剧俱乐部,一起准备新年夜上演的英语短剧《友谊的故事》,该剧旨在展现同龄人之间的真挚友谊。莉莉饰演主角,热情投入,力求情感真实;艾米则较为安静内敛,莉莉认为艾米不够投入,两人因此产生分歧并激烈争吵,排练被迫中断。戏剧老师汤普森知晓后,让她们坦诚交流想法。莉莉坚持舞台表演需夸张表达,艾米则认为真实更能打动观众。汤普森以交响乐作比,指出两人如同不同乐器,各具特色,合在一起才能和谐。莉莉和艾米相互理解,莉莉承认错误,艾米也认可莉莉的热情,此后她们带着新的理解,融合彼此优势排练。新年夜,短剧大获成功,她们不仅展现了才华,更诠释了友谊的真谛。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“知道了争吵后,汤普森把她们拉到了一起。”可知,第一段可描写汤普森老师对女孩们说的话以及莉莉认识的自己的错误。
②由第二段首句内容“莉莉和艾米面面相觑,彼此理解。”可知,第二段可描写莉莉向艾米道歉以及两人最终成功完成了表演。
2.续写线索:汤普森老师把两个女孩拉到了一起——汤普森对两人说的话——莉莉认识的自己的错误——向艾米道歉——继续一起努力练习——成功完成表演
3.词汇激活
行为类
①需要:demand/ require/need
②.激励:inspire/ motivate
③.混合:blend/mix
情绪类
①.感人的:touching/moving
②.真诚的:sincere/genuine
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. Lily insisted her performance style, pointing that the stage demands big expressions, while Amy argued that being real makes it more touching.(运用了现在分词pointing作状语以及that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2]. From that day on, they practiced with a newfound understanding, blending their strengths to create a performance that moved everyone who watched it.(运用了现在分词blending作状语以及that引导的定语从句)
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