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福州一中2024-2025学年第一学期第二学段模块考试 高二英语学科选择性必修一模块试卷 （完卷120分钟 满分150分） 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. Where does the conversation take place? A. At home. B. At a gym. C. At a store. 2. How will David get to the club? A. By car. B. By train. C. By bike. 3. What is Jane studying? A. Calligraphy. B. Chemistry. C. Biology. 4. What is the man doing? A. Fixing an air conditioner. B. Returning an air conditioner. C. Buying an air conditioner. 5. How does the woman probably feel? A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Puzzled. 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. How many people will be travelling? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 7. When will the man leave for Seattle? A. This Wednesday. B. Next Wednesday. C. Next Monday. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Attending a concert. B. Buying a present. C. Planning a birthday party. 9. What will the speakers do later? A. See a movie. B. Meet up with Jane. C. Read a novel. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Where is Lisa? A. Paris. B. London. C. Liverpool. 11. What kind of people does London Week need? A Reporters. B. Sales representatives. C. Advertisers. 12. How much did Lisa earn monthly in her last job? A. 3,500 pounds. B. 3,000 pounds. C. 2,500 pounds. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What’s the relationship between the speakers? A. Fellow students. B. Good friends. C. Roommates. 14. When did Sarah start college? A. A year ago. B. Three months ago. C. A week ago. 15. Why does Ricky want to move? A. He doesn’t get along with the host family. B. He wants to be nearer college. C. He wants younger company. 16. What will Ricky probably do next? A. Visit a teacher. B. Give John a phone call. C. Hang out with friends. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker? A A guide. B. A coach. C. A teacher. 18. When will the students leave for the museum? A. 8:00. B. 7:45. C. 6:30. 19. What will the students do at 1:15? A. Meet at a cafe. B. See a film. C. Visit a gallery. 20. Where can the students find more information? A. From teachers. B. From a book. C. From a website. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A December Contest: Pen Dance There are many ways to dance, and a pen can make a fun partner. For this month’s contest, put on some music you like, grab a pen, crayon, or paintbrush, and let your fingers dance beautiful patterns across the page. Send us your creative drawing, and we’ll fill a dance hall with the most delightful creations in an upcoming issue of Fun Campus. Contest Rules 1. Your contest entry must be your very own work. Ideas and words should not be copied. 2. Please submit only one entry per person. 3. If you want your work returned, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. 4. Your entry must be signed by a parent or legal guardian, saying it’s your own work and that no one helped you, and that Fun Campus has permission to publish it in print and online. 5. For information on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, see the Privacy Policy page at funcampus.com. 6. Be sure to include your name, age, and address on your entry. 7. Email a photo or scan of artwork to funcampus.com. Entries must be emailed by December 30 2024. 8. We will publish the winning entries in an upcoming issue of Fun Campus. This December, let your pen become your dance partner, and let your creativity dance across the page. Happy drawing, and may your Pen Dance be filled with joy and inspiration! 1. What is the task for the contestants? A. To draw a dancing scene. B. To write a musical. C. To perform in a dance hall. D. To create an artwork. 2. What is one rule of the contest? A. Email submission is not allowed. B. Participants need dancing experience. C. The submitted works must be original. D. Children should work with their parents. 3. What should each participant submit along with their work? A. A return envelope. B. Their signature. C. An entry introduction. D. Their personal information. B Why do farmers grow crops outside in fields when we can arrange them vertically (垂直地)? The idea of vertical farming was first proposed in 1999. It was seen as a way to save space, reduce air miles and transform old and abandoned buildings, like warehouses. In 2021, Fortune Business Insights valued the global vertical farming market at 3.47 billion dollars. Now, however, this industry is under threat, partly due to rising energy costs. According to the magazine Science Focus, vertical farming gives ten times the yield of conventional outdoor farming. However, in order for crops to grow using this method, plants are placed in a controlled environment, grown not under the sun, but under LED lights and watered with recycled water pumped on a closed-loop system. Unfortunately, energy prices have risen across the globe. Therefore, this reliance on electricity has meant the last few years have not been easy for the industry. Cindy van Rijswick, from the Dutch research firm RaboResearch, has estimated that operational costs for a vertical farm are around 15% higher now compared to 18 months ago. In farm, Europe’s largest vertical farming company, fired around 500 employees in November 2022 because they needed to downsize. They blamed higher operating costs due to energy increases as one reason for the layoffs. Another issue related to the cost-of-living crisis and affecting vertical farming is the type of produce grown. This includes herbs such as basil, as well as salad leaves and leafy greens. Compared to traditionally farmed plants, like onions and carrots, these products tend to be more expensive, which could lead to reduced demand as consumers become more cautious about their spending. So, it seems that a future with food grown under LED lights is looking less and less bright. 4. What is the feature of vertical farming? A. Saving urban land with zero emissions. B. Demanding technical and complex control. C. Consuming much energy with low output value. D. Making full use of sunlight and water resources. 5. How does the author develop his idea in Paragraph 3? A. By making assumptions. B. By criticizing a typical behaviour. C. By listing specific data and facts. D. By referring to the problem of unemployment. 6. Which of the following can best describe the produce grown in vertical farming? A. High-value and cost effective. B. Competitive and innovative. C. Various but worrying. D. Specialized but pricey. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. New Trends in Vertical Agriculture B. Is Vertical Farming Highly Efficient C. Challenges Industrial Agriculture Faces D. Is Vertical Farming Still Promising C It was a cold Saturday night in February. Some 200 New Yorkers carefully made their way to the reservoir (水库) in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the magical snowy owl, who had touched down in the park the week before in what was reported as the first visit there by the species in more than 130 years. Except for a few excited screams from children, people were quiet — patiently awaiting the owl’s arrival at the reservoir’s north gatehouse. The snowy owl did not disappoint. She flew down from the darkness and surveyed the water and the people holding phones and cameras before taking off into the night to the applause of her many fans. They simply wanted to see this lovely creature whose improbable appearance seemed to signify hope after the lockdown — or at least an excuse to leave their apartments and take part, however briefly, in one of those precious shared moments. New Yorkers who had long taken Central Park for granted felt a renewed love for this rectangle of green in the heart of the big city and, of course, its amazing wildlife. That the park is a beautiful and essential place for peace and joy is something that humans have only come to fully appreciate during these recent times of uncertainty. Central Park was originally planned and constructed during another difficult time in the nation’s history — in the years before and during the American Civil War. Unlike many European parks that had originally been built for the aristocracy (贵族), Central Park was designed as a public space. In its chief architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s words, the poor and rich alike could “easily go there after their day’s work is done” and “stroll for an hour, seeing, hearing, and feeling nothing of the noise of the streets.” As spring turns into summer, we see people sitting on the grass or benches — catching some sun, having family picnics, or tapping away on their laptops and iPads. Just being in proximity to other people in Central Park gave us a sense of community — the sense that we would somehow persevere. 8. What did people do in Central Park on that Saturday night? A. They cheered for each other. B. They paid their first visit. C. They came for a rare sight. D. They appreciated a water event. 9. Why did New Yorkers find a renewed love for Central Park? A. Because it offers much-needed shelter. B. Because it is conveniently located. C. Because people like its wildlife. D. Because people are long used to it. 10. What does the author mainly intend to do in Paragraph 4? A. Introduce a new opinion. B. Add background information. C. Give some examples. D. Make a comparison. 11. What do the underlined words “in proximity to” in Paragraph 5 mean? A. Close to B. In comparison with C. At a distance from D. Free from D Even when enjoying nature we depend on technology for help — but then, so did Thoreau at Walden Pond. Walking in the same woods yesterday, I let myself wander at random, immersing myself in nature. I took in beautiful scenery near and far thanks to my progressive-lens (激进式镜片) eyeglasses. Occasionally I’d pull out my smartphone to take pictures on anything interesting. I recorded an inner monologue (独白) with a background of all sounds of the forest. At times, I consulted my smart watch to check on my heartbeat, mileage and calorie burn. Eventually I realized I was quite lost. Not a problem of course. Online maps came to my rescue. But something bothered me. In what I’d intended as a nature experience, here I was using very high technology to help myself out. This insight triggered a reconsideration of everything that happened during my “nature walk,” which had been technologically enhanced every step of the way. I’d been functioning as a man-machine combination: a cyborg. What would the true naturalist Thoreau think of that? My first thought was that he’d be shocked. But later I did some research. Thoreau enjoyed what his spyglass discovered, like this eagle from his journal: Lying on the ground with my glass, I could watch him very easily … till I almost lost him in the clouds …I think I have got the worth of my glass now that it has revealed to me the white-headed eagle. Famously, Thoreau always set out equipped with a walking stick, which he used not only for support but also to take measurements of water and snow levels. His hat was also a tool, which he called his “botany-box.” And he was prepared even with needles and thread, so when coming out of the woods, he was “the best dressed”. Clearly, Thoreau was a bit of a cyborg himself. Thinking more deeply, I realized we’ve come a long way from our hunter-gatherer ancestors, who walked from necessity and relied on nature’s gift. Cyborgs are us. 12. What aspect of the writer’s nature walk is emphasized in Paragraph 2? A. Inner feelings. B. Use of technology. C. Beautiful scenery. D. Sense of direction. 13. Which picture best illustrates a cyborg according to the passage? A. B. C. D. 14. Why does the writer mention Thoreau’s journal? A. To provide background information. B. To show a natural way of enjoying nature. C. To support their argument. D. To explain a common rule. 15. What is the passage mainly about? A. Why people are technology-independent. B. The relationship between humans and nature. C. How we can find inspiration from Thoreau. D. The fact of humans becoming cyborgs. 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Body language is one of the most powerful means of communication. People around the world show all kinds of feelings, wishes and attitudes that they might never speak aloud. ____16____ Of course, body language can be misread, but many gestures and actions are universal. The most universal facial expression is, of course, the smile. Its function is to show happiness and put people at ease. It does not always mean that we are truly happy, however. Smiles around the world can be false, hiding other feelings like anger, fear or worry. There are unhappy smiles, such as when someone “loses face” and smiles to hide it. ____17____ There are many ways around the world to show approval. ____18____ Most people also understand that shaking the head from side to side means refusal. Besides, in almost every culture, it is not usually good to stand too close to someone of a higher rank. Standing at a little distance with open hands will show that I am willing to listen. ____19____ Looking away from people or yawning will, in most cases, make me appear to be uninterested. However, if I turn toward and look at someone or something, people from almost every culture will think that I am interested. There are so many cultural differences between people. ____20____ We can often be wrong about each other, so it is an amazing thing that we understand each other as well as we do! A. We just tend to put on a smile to gain agreement. B. It is possible to “read” others around us. C. How about showing that I am bored? D People may worry about learning body language. E. However, the general purpose is to show good feelings. F. Therefore, it is great to have some similarities in body language. G. Nevertheless, nodding the head up and down is used for agreement almost worldwide. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I work as the reception manager at my hotel. A(n) ____21____ came in a few weeks ago with a note saying that the guest would be travelling with her ____22____ father. Upon seeing this note and ____23____ I would be the one to check them in as I was on duty for their ____24____ time, I decided to learn some basic sign language. Some weeks later, I greeted a guest in my usual ____25____, asking for the surname on the booking. Once I heard the name I ____26____ immediately who was standing in front of me. I had been learning for two weeks how to say “Welcome to Ireland. My sign language is ____27____, but if you need anything during your ____28____ just let me know and I will help you.” I ____29____ at the father and daughter in front of me, turning to the father I _____30_____ the bit I had learnt for him. His daughter broke down in _____31_____ and called me sweet. The father just smiled and was so happy. Sadly I wasn’t there when they _____32_____, but they left a gift for me. A small box with some chocolates and a _____33_____ on ASL (American Sign Language). At the bottom of the first page were these words: “Thank you very much for what you did at check-in. My father _____34_____ we get you a gift before we left. You’ve made his trip home to his family after 50 years very special with one simple _____35_____.” 21. A. warning B. telephone C. booking D. announcement 22. A. blind B. peculiar C. ill D. deaf 23. A. noticing B. hoping C. worrying D. displaying 24. A. encounter B. service C. arrival D. interaction 25. A. words B. manner C. circumstances D. passion 26. A. predicted B. obtained C. reacted D. realized 27. A. superb B. terrible C. appropriate D. relevant 28. A. stay B. occupation C. routine D. shortage 29. A. posed B. laughed C. stared D. smiled 30. A. repeated B. began C. adjusted D. evaluated 31. A. laughter B. cheers C. surprise D. tears 32. A. set out B. checked out C. straightened up D. broke up 33. A. picture B. book C. poster D. paragraph 34 A. convinced B. perceived C. insisted D. approved 35. A. gesture B. assumption C. commitment D. vision 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Seeds planted in the earth bring life, while seeds put on a surface create beautiful grain paintings. Dongming grain painting is ____36____ example of this art form. As a 44-year-old inheritor (继承人) of Dongming grain painting, Han Guorui began learning the craft at the age of 8 and ____37____ (practice) it for over 30 years. During this time, he has seen it lose ____38____ (popular). “As traditional customs fade, people buy bread and cakes instead of making grain painting foods,” Han sighed. The loss of interest is understandable, ____39____ (give) the complicated 27-step process required to create Dongming grain painting. Every step, from collecting grains to making designs and applying anti-corrosion measures, ____40____ (require) careful work and skill. Take ____41____ (collect) seeds as an example. While some seeds are easy to collect, others are rare. For instance, Han spent five years growing red corn to gather enough seeds for plum blossom petals (梅花花瓣). ____42____ (ensure) high quality, he has collected 200 types of seeds from markets, his personal collection and ____43____ he plants. Beyond ____44____ (preserve) the tradition, Han works to match grain paintings with modern tastes by adding elements of ink painting and Western oil painting _____45_____ his work. This method has been effective. Many of Han’s grain paintings have sold for high prices. For instance, in 2014, a grain painting of the Mona Lisa, made using one kilogram of grains, sold for 10,000 yuan. 第三节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 根据语境，选择下框中的单词或词组，必要时用正确的形式填空。框中有多余的三个单词或词组。每个单词或词组只能使用一次。 resist; rewarding; wander; favour; adjust to; stretch; barrier; overcome; short; celebrity; available; appeal to; swing 46. ________ out before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below. 47. Poor harvests could cause a food ________ in winter. 48. With his mother’s encouragement and help, James ________ his shyness and gave an impressive performance. 49. These new advances will make thousands of new products ________ that no one has even thought about. 50. I think what ________ me about his painting is his use of colour. Quite attractive, isn’t it? 51. Living in China was hard for me at first because of the language ________. 52. Teaching can be a very ________ career because it tends to give you a sense of achievement. 53. Every time I see a chocolate cake, I just can’t ________ having a slice. 54. My friend was so kind to help me move house so I want to return the ________ by cooking them dinner. 55. It took a few seconds for her eyes to ________ the darkness. 第四部分 写作（满分25分） 56. 假定你是李华，在口语课上，外教 Bruno组织同学们讨论“能否在英语学习中使用翻译笔（translation pen）”。请你代表小组做总结发言，内容包括： 1、小组观点； 2、陈述理由。 注意： 1、写作词数应为80个左右； 2、请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning, Mr. Bruno and classmates, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 福州一中2024-2025学年第一学期第二学段模块考试 高二英语学科选择性必修一模块试卷 （完卷120分钟 满分150分） 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. Where does the conversation take place? A. At home. B. At a gym. C. At a store. 2. How will David get to the club? A. By car. B. By train. C. By bike. 3. What is Jane studying? A. Calligraphy. B. Chemistry. C. Biology. 4. What is the man doing? A. Fixing an air conditioner. B. Returning an air conditioner. C. Buying an air conditioner. 5. How does the woman probably feel? A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Puzzled. 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. How many people will be travelling? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 7. When will the man leave for Seattle? A. This Wednesday. B. Next Wednesday. C. Next Monday. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Attending a concert. B. Buying a present. C. Planning a birthday party. 9. What will the speakers do later? A. See a movie. B. Meet up with Jane. C. Read a novel. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Where is Lisa? A. Paris. B. London. C. Liverpool. 11. What kind of people does London Week need? A. Reporters. B. Sales representatives. C. Advertisers. 12. How much did Lisa earn monthly in her last job? A. 3,500 pounds. B. 3,000 pounds. C. 2,500 pounds. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What’s the relationship between the speakers? A. Fellow students. B. Good friends. C. Roommates. 14. When did Sarah start college? A. A year ago. B. Three months ago. C. A week ago. 15. Why does Ricky want to move? A He doesn’t get along with the host family. B. He wants to be nearer college. C. He wants younger company. 16. What will Ricky probably do next? A. Visit a teacher. B. Give John a phone call. C. Hang out with friends. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker? A A guide. B. A coach. C. A teacher. 18. When will the students leave for the museum? A. 8:00. B. 7:45. C. 6:30. 19. What will the students do at 1:15? A. Meet at a cafe. B. See a film. C. Visit a gallery. 20. Where can the students find more information? A. From teachers. B. From a book. C. From a website. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A December Contest: Pen Dance There are many ways to dance, and a pen can make a fun partner. For this month’s contest, put on some music you like, grab a pen, crayon, or paintbrush, and let your fingers dance beautiful patterns across the page. Send us your creative drawing, and we’ll fill a dance hall with the most delightful creations in an upcoming issue of Fun Campus. Contest Rules 1. Your contest entry must be your very own work. Ideas and words should not be copied. 2. Please submit only one entry per person. 3. If you want your work returned, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. 4. Your entry must be signed by a parent or legal guardian, saying it’s your own work and that no one helped you, and that Fun Campus has permission to publish it in print and online. 5. For information on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, see the Privacy Policy page at funcampus.com. 6. Be sure to include your name, age, and address on your entry. 7. Email a photo or scan of artwork to funcampus.com. Entries must be emailed by December 30, 2024. 8. We will publish the winning entries in an upcoming issue of Fun Campus. This December, let your pen become your dance partner, and let your creativity dance across the page. Happy drawing, and may your Pen Dance be filled with joy and inspiration! 1. What is the task for the contestants? A. To draw a dancing scene. B. To write a musical. C. To perform in a dance hall. D. To create an artwork. 2. What is one rule of the contest? A. Email submission is not allowed. B. Participants need dancing experience. C. The submitted works must be original. D. Children should work with their parents. 3. What should each participant submit along with their work? A. A return envelope. B. Their signature. C. An entry introduction. D. Their personal information. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个绘画比赛的情况以及规则。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Send us your creative drawing, and we’ll fill a dance hall with the most delightful creations in an upcoming issue of Fun Campus.(把你的创意画寄给我们，我们将在即将出版的《有趣的校园》中用最令人愉快的创作填满大厅)”可知，参赛者的任务是创造一件艺术品。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Contest Rules部分中“Your contest entry must be your very own work.(你的参赛作品必须是你自己的作品)”以及“Your entry must be signed by a parent or legal guardian, saying it’s your own work and that no one helped you, and that Fun Campus has permission to publish it in print and online.(参赛作品必须由家长或法定监护人签名，说明这是你自己的作品，没有人帮助过你，并且Fun Campus有权在印刷品和网上发表)”可知，比赛的规则是提交的作品必须是原创作品。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第四段“Be sure to include your name, age, and address on your entry.(一定要在报名表上注明你的姓名、年龄和地址)”可知，每个参与者应该在提交作品的同时提交他们的个人信息。故选D。 B Why do farmers grow crops outside in fields when we can arrange them vertically (垂直地)? The idea of vertical farming was first proposed in 1999. It was seen as a way to save space, reduce air miles and transform old and abandoned buildings, like warehouses. In 2021, Fortune Business Insights valued the global vertical farming market at 3.47 billion dollars. Now, however, this industry is under threat, partly due to rising energy costs. According to the magazine Science Focus vertical farming gives ten times the yield of conventional outdoor farming. However, in order for crops to grow using this method, plants are placed in a controlled environment, grown not under the sun, but under LED lights and watered with recycled water pumped on a closed-loop system. Unfortunately, energy prices have risen across the globe. Therefore, this reliance on electricity has meant the last few years have not been easy for the industry. Cindy van Rijswick, from the Dutch research firm RaboResearch, has estimated that operational costs for a vertical farm are around 15% higher now compared to 18 months ago. In farm, Europe’s largest vertical farming company, fired around 500 employees in November 2022 because they needed to downsize. They blamed higher operating costs due to energy increases as one reason for the layoffs. Another issue related to the cost-of-living crisis and affecting vertical farming is the type of produce grown. This includes herbs such as basil, as well as salad leaves and leafy greens. Compared to traditionally farmed plants, like onions and carrots, these products tend to be more expensive, which could lead to reduced demand as consumers become more cautious about their spending. So, it seems that a future with food grown under LED lights is looking less and less bright. 4. What is the feature of vertical farming? A. Saving urban land with zero emissions. B. Demanding technical and complex control. C. Consuming much energy with low output value. D. Making full use of sunlight and water resources. 5. How does the author develop his idea in Paragraph 3? A. By making assumptions. B. By criticizing a typical behaviour. C. By listing specific data and facts. D. By referring to the problem of unemployment. 6. Which of the following can best describe the produce grown in vertical farming? A. High-value and cost effective. B. Competitive and innovative. C. Various but worrying. D. Specialized but pricey. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. New Trends in Vertical Agriculture B. Is Vertical Farming Highly Efficient C. Challenges Industrial Agriculture Faces D. Is Vertical Farming Still Promising 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要围绕垂直农业这一新兴农业形式进行了深入的探讨，介绍了其背景、特点、市场价值，以及当前面临的挑战，特别是能源成本上升对其造成的影响。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“However, in order for crops to grow using this method, plants are placed in a controlled environment, grown not under the sun, but under LED lights and watered with recycled water pumped on a closed-loop system. (然而，为了让作物使用这种方法生长，植物被放置在一个受控的环境中，不是在阳光下生长，而是在LED灯下生长，并用闭环系统泵送的循环水浇灌。)”可知，垂直农业点要求高技术和复杂的控制。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Unfortunately, energy prices have risen across the globe. Therefore, this reliance on electricity has meant the last few years have not been easy for the industry. Cindy van Rijswick, from the Dutch research firm RaboResearch, has estimated that operational costs for a vertical farm are around 15% higher now compared to 18 months ago. In farm, Europe’s largest vertical farming company, fired around 500 employees in November 2022 because they needed to downsize. They blamed higher operating costs due to energy increases as one reason for the layoffs. (不幸的是，全球能源价格都在上涨。因此，对电力的依赖意味着过去几年对该行业来说并不容易。荷兰研究公司RaboResearch的辛迪·范·瑞斯维克估计，与18个月前相比，垂直农场的运营成本现在高出了15%左右。欧洲最大的垂直农业公司In farm在2022年11月解雇了约500名员工，因为他们需要缩减规模。他们认为，能源价格上涨导致的运营成本上升是裁员的原因之一。)”可推知，本段主要通过列举具体的数据和事实来阐述作者的观点，比如全球能源价格上涨，以及Infarm公司裁员等实际情况，从而说明垂直农业面临的挑战。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Another issue related to the cost-of-living crisis and affecting vertical farming is the type of produce grown. This includes herbs such as basil, as well as salad leaves and leafy greens. Compared to traditionally farmed plants, like onions and carrots, these products tend to be more expensive, which could lead to reduced demand as consumers become more cautious about their spending. (与生活成本危机相关并影响垂直农业的另一个问题是种植的农产品类型。这包括像罗勒这样的草药，以及沙拉叶和绿叶蔬菜。与洋葱和胡萝卜等传统种植的植物相比，这些产品往往更贵，这可能导致需求减少，因为消费者对支出变得更加谨慎。)”可知，垂直农业生产的产品专业但价格昂贵。故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Why do farmers grow crops outside in fields when we can arrange them vertically (垂直地)? The idea of vertical farming was first proposed in 1999. It was seen as a way to save space, reduce air miles and transform old and abandoned buildings, like warehouses. In 2021, Fortune Business Insights valued the global vertical farming market at 3.47 billion dollars. Now, however, this industry is under threat, partly due to rising energy costs. (当我们可以把作物垂直排列时，农民为什么要在外面的田地里种植呢？垂直农业的想法最早是在1999年提出的。它被视为一种节省空间、减少飞行里程、改造仓库等旧建筑和废弃建筑的方法。2021年，《财富商业洞察》对全球垂直农业市场的估值为34.7亿美元。然而，现在这个行业正面临威胁，部分原因是能源成本上升。)”结合文章主要围绕垂直农业这一新兴农业形式进行了深入的探讨，介绍了其背景、特点、市场价值，以及当前面临的挑战，特别是能源成本上升对其造成的影响。可知，D选项“垂直农业仍有前景吗”最符合文章标题。故选D。 C It was a cold Saturday night in February. Some 200 New Yorkers carefully made their way to the reservoir (水库) in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the magical snowy owl, who had touched down in the park the week before in what was reported as the first visit there by the species in more than 130 years. Except for a few excited screams from children, people were quiet — patiently awaiting the owl’s arrival at the reservoir’s north gatehouse. The snowy owl did not disappoint. She flew down from the darkness and surveyed the water and the people holding phones and cameras before taking off into the night to the applause of her many fans. They simply wanted to see this lovely creature whose improbable appearance seemed to signify hope after the lockdown — or at least an excuse to leave their apartments and take part, however briefly, in one of those precious shared moments. New Yorkers who had long taken Central Park for granted felt a renewed love for this rectangle of green in the heart of the big city and, of course, its amazing wildlife. That the park is a beautiful and essential place for peace and joy is something that humans have only come to fully appreciate during these recent times of uncertainty. Central Park was originally planned and constructed during another difficult time in the nation’s history — in the years before and during the American Civil War. Unlike many European parks that had originally been built for the aristocracy (贵族), Central Park was designed as a public space. In its chief architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s words, the poor and rich alike could “easily go there after their day’s work is done” and “stroll for an hour, seeing, hearing, and feeling nothing of the noise of the streets.” As spring turns into summer, we see people sitting on the grass or benches — catching some sun, having family picnics, or tapping away on their laptops and iPads. Just being in proximity to other people in Central Park gave us a sense of community — the sense that we would somehow persevere. 8. What did people do in Central Park on that Saturday night? A. They cheered for each other. B. They paid their first visit. C. They came for a rare sight. D. They appreciated a water event. 9. Why did New Yorkers find a renewed love for Central Park? A. Because it offers much-needed shelter. B. Because it is conveniently located. C. Because people like its wildlife. D. Because people are long used to it. 10. What does the author mainly intend to do in Paragraph 4? A. Introduce a new opinion. B. Add background information. C. Give some examples. D. Make a comparison. 11. What do the underlined words “in proximity to” in Paragraph 5 mean? A. Close to B. In comparison with C. At a distance from D. Free from 【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了纽约市民为观赏雪鸮而聚集中央公园的事件。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Some 200 New Yorkers carefully made their way to the reservoir (水库) in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the magical snowy owl, who had touched down in the park the week before in what was reported as the first visit there by the species in more than 130 years. (大约200名纽约市民小心翼翼地前往水库，希望能一睹这只神奇的雪鸮的风采。据报道，这是该物种130多年来首次造访该公园)”可知，人们在周六的晚上来到中心公园主要了是观看一只130多年来首次来到这里的雪鸮，即他们来这里是为了一个罕见的景象。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“New Yorkers who had long taken Central Park for granted felt a renewed love for this rectangle of green in the heart of the big city and, of course, its amazing wildlife. (纽约市民长期以来早已习惯了这座位于大城市中心的长方形绿地公园，现在对它又重新产生了热爱，当然是因为这只令人惊叹的野生动物。)”可知，纽约市民重新爱上了中央公园是因为他们喜欢这里的野生动物。故选C。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Central Park was originally planned and constructed during another difficult time in the nation’s history — in the years before and during the American Civil War. (中央公园最初是在美国历史上的另一个困难时期——美国内战之前和期间——规划和建造的。)”可知，第四段交代了中央公园建设的特殊历史时期，为文章介绍中央公园提供了历史背景。故选B。 【11题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第五段“in Central Park gave us a sense of community — the sense that we would somehow persevere. (仅仅是身处中央公园，就给了我们一种社群归属感，一种让我们觉得无论如何都能坚持下去的感觉。)”可知，身处中央公园，与他人靠近，就给了我们一种社群归属感。只有人们之间近距离接触的时候才会有归属感，in proximity to的意思是“接近”。Close to“接近”，符合题意。故选A。 D Even when enjoying nature we depend on technology for help — but then, so did Thoreau at Walden Pond. Walking in the same woods yesterday, I let myself wander at random, immersing myself in nature. I took in beautiful scenery near and far thanks to my progressive-lens (激进式镜片) eyeglasses. Occasionally I’d pull out my smartphone to take pictures on anything interesting. I recorded an inner monologue (独白) with a background of all sounds of the forest. At times, I consulted my smart watch to check on my heartbeat, mileage and calorie burn. Eventually I realized I was quite lost. Not a problem of course. Online maps came to my rescue. But something bothered me. In what I’d intended as a nature experience, here I was using very high technology to help myself out. This insight triggered a reconsideration of everything that happened during my “nature walk,” which had been technologically enhanced every step of the way. I’d been functioning as a man-machine combination: a cyborg. What would the true naturalist Thoreau think of that? My first thought was that he’d be shocked. But later I did some research. Thoreau enjoyed what his spyglass discovered, like this eagle from his journal: Lying on the ground with my glass, I could watch him very easily … till I almost lost him in the clouds …I think I have got the worth of my glass now that it has revealed to me the white-headed eagle. Famously, Thoreau always set out equipped with a walking stick, which he used not only for support but also to take measurements of water and snow levels. His hat was also a tool, which he called his “botany-box.” And he was prepared even with needles and thread, so when coming out of the woods, he was “the best dressed”. Clearly, Thoreau was a bit of a cyborg himself. Thinking more deeply, I realized we’ve come a long way from our hunter-gatherer ancestors, who walked from necessity and relied on nature’s gift. Cyborgs are us. 12. What aspect of the writer’s nature walk is emphasized in Paragraph 2? A. Inner feelings. B. Use of technology. C. Beautiful scenery. D. Sense of direction. 13. Which picture best illustrates a cyborg according to the passage? A. B. C. D. 14. Why does the writer mention Thoreau’s journal? A. To provide background information. B. To show a natural way of enjoying nature. C. To support their argument. D. To explain a common rule. 15. What is the passage mainly about? A. Why people are technology-independent. B. The relationship between humans and nature. C. How we can find inspiration from Thoreau. D. The fact of humans becoming cyborgs. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过自己的经历讲述人类对技术的依赖，并引用自然学家梭罗的事例告诉我们人类已进化成半机械人。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Walking in the same woods yesterday, I let myself wander at random, immersing myself in nature. I took in beautiful scenery near and far thanks to my progressive-lens (激进式镜片) eyeglasses. Occasionally I’d pull out my smartphone to take pictures on anything interesting. I recorded an inner monologue (独白) with a background of all sounds of the forest. At times, I consulted my smart watch to check on my heartbeat, mileage and calorie burn. Eventually I realized I was quite lost. Not a problem of course. Online maps came to my rescue.(昨天走在同一片树林里，我让自己随意漫步，沉浸在大自然中。多亏了我的渐进式镜片眼镜，我看到了远近的美景。偶尔我会拿出智能手机，拍下任何有趣的东西。我录制了一段内心独白，背景是森林里所有的声音。有时，我会查看我的智能手表，看看我的心跳、里程和卡路里消耗情况。最后我意识到我完全迷路了。当然不是问题。在线地图帮了我的忙)”可知，第二段详细描述了作者在自然漫步过程中使用各种科技产品的情况，强调了作者在自然漫步中对科技的使用。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“I’d been functioning as a man-machine combination: a cyborg.(我一直是一个人机组合：一个半机械人)”可知，作者眼中的半机械人是人机结合的。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“But later I did some research. Thoreau enjoyed what his spyglass discovered, like this eagle from his journal(但后来我做了一些研究。梭罗很享受他的望远镜所发现的一切，比如他日记中的这只鹰……)”可知，作者提到梭罗的日记是为了支持他们的论点——即使是自然学家也会使用科技。故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Thinking more deeply, I realized we’ve come a long way from our hunter-gatherer ancestors, who walked from necessity and relied on nature’s gift. Cyborgs are us.(经过更深入的思考，我意识到我们已经从狩猎采集的祖先那里走了很长一段路，他们依靠生活必需品和大自然的礼物。半机械人就是我们)”以及作者通过自己的经历讲述人类对技术的依赖，并引用自然学家梭罗的事例告诉我们人类已进化成半机械人可知，这篇文章主要讲的是人类成为半机械人的事实。故选D。 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Body language is one of the most powerful means of communication. People around the world show all kinds of feelings, wishes and attitudes that they might never speak aloud. ____16____ Of course, body language can be misread, but many gestures and actions are universal. The most universal facial expression is, of course, the smile. Its function is to show happiness and put people at ease. It does not always mean that we are truly happy, however. Smiles around the world can be false, hiding other feelings like anger, fear or worry. There are unhappy smiles, such as when someone “loses face” and smiles to hide it. ____17____ There are many ways around the world to show approval. ____18____ Most people also understand that shaking the head from side to side means refusal. Besides, in almost every culture, it is not usually good to stand too close to someone of a higher rank. Standing at a little distance with open hands will show that I am willing to listen. ____19____ Looking away from people or yawning will, in most cases, make me appear to be uninterested. However, if I turn toward and look at someone or something, people from almost every culture will think that I am interested. There are so many cultural differences between people. ____20____ We can often be wrong about each other, so it is an amazing thing that we understand each other as well as we do! A. We just tend to put on a smile to gain agreement. B. It is possible to “read” others around us. C. How about showing that I am bored? D. People may worry about learning body language. E. However, the general purpose is to show good feelings. F. Therefore, it is great to have some similarities in body language. G. Nevertheless, nodding the head up and down is used for agreement almost worldwide. 【答案】16. B 17. E 18. G 19. C 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了肢体语言是最有力的交流手段之一。世界各地的人们表现出各种各样的感情、愿望和态度，而肢体语言也有可能会被误解，所以我们要学会“读懂”周围的人。 【16题详解】 前文“Body language is one of the most powerful means of communication. People around the world show all kinds of feelings, wishes and attitudes that they might never speak aloud.( 肢体语言是最有力的交流方式之一。世界各地的人们会展示出各种他们可能永远不会大声说出来的情感、愿望和态度。)”提到肢体语言是最有力的交流方式之一。后文“Of course, body language can be misread, but many gestures and actions are universal.( 当然，肢体语言可能会被误解，但许多手势和动作是通用的。)”提到肢体语言可能会被误解。B选项It is possible to “read” others around us.( 我们有可能 “读懂” 周围的人。)可知，承上启下，既说明了肢体语言能表达各种情感等，所以可以读懂他人，又引出后文肢体语言可能被误解但有通用性。故选B项。 【17题详解】 前文“The most universal facial expression is, of course, the smile. Its function is to show happiness and put people at ease. It does not always mean that we are truly happy, however. Smiles around the world can be false, hiding other feelings like anger, fear or worry. There are unhappy smiles, such as when someone “loses face” and smiles to hide it.( 最通用的面部表情当然是微笑。它的功能是表达快乐并让人放松。然而，它并不总是意味着我们真的快乐。世界各地的微笑可能是假的，隐藏着其他情绪，如愤怒、恐惧或担忧。也有不开心的微笑，比如当有人 “丢面子” 时微笑着掩饰。)”说明微笑可能有其他含义，E选项However, the general purpose is to show good feelings.( 然而，微笑的总体目的是表达美好的情感。)中“However”表示转折，与前文微笑可能有其他含义形成对比，强调总体上微笑是表达美好情感。故选E项。 【18题详解】 前文“There are many ways around the world to show approval.( 世界各地有很多表示赞同的方式。)”提到世界各地有很多表示赞同的方式。后文“Most people also understand that shaking the head from side to side means refusal.( 大多数人也明白左右摇头意味着拒绝。)”提到很多人明白左右摇头意味着拒绝。G选项Nevertheless, nodding the head up and down is used for agreement almost worldwide.( 然而，上下点头几乎在全世界都被用来表示赞同。)中“Nevertheless”表示转折，与前文表示赞同的方式相呼应，且与后文摇头表示拒绝形成对比。故选G项。 【19题详解】 后文“Looking away from people or yawning will, in most cases, make me appear to be uninterested.( 在大多数情况下，把目光从别人身上移开或打哈欠会让我看起来不感兴趣。)”说明表现出不感兴趣的方式，C选项How about showing that I am bored?( 那么如何表现出我很无聊呢？)引出后文关于表现出不感兴趣（无聊）的方式。故选C项。 【20题详解】 前文“There are so many cultural differences between people.( 人与人之间存在着如此多的文化差异。)”提到文化差异。后文“We can often be wrong about each other, so it is an amazing thing that we understand each other as well as we do!( 我们常常会误解彼此，所以我们能如此理解彼此真是一件令人惊奇的事情！)”提到理解彼此真是一件令人惊奇的事情。F选项Therefore, it is great to have some similarities in body language.( 因此，在肢体语言方面有一些相似之处是很棒的。)中“Therefore”表示因果关系，因为文化差异多，所以肢体语言有相似之处很棒，承上启下。故选F项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I work as the reception manager at my hotel. A(n) ____21____ came in a few weeks ago with a note saying that the guest would be travelling with her ____22____ father. Upon seeing this note and ____23____ I would be the one to check them in as I was on duty for their ____24____ time, I decided to learn some basic sign language. Some weeks later, I greeted a guest in my usual ____25____, asking for the surname on the booking. Once I heard the name I ____26____ immediately who was standing in front of me. I had been learning for two weeks how to say “Welcome to Ireland. My sign language is ____27____, but if you need anything during your ____28____ just let me know and I will help you.” I ____29____ at the father and daughter in front of me, turning to the father I _____30_____ the bit I had learnt for him. His daughter broke down in _____31_____ and called me sweet. The father just smiled and was so happy. Sadly I wasn’t there when they _____32_____, but they left a gift for me. A small box with some chocolates and a _____33_____ on ASL (American Sign Language). At the bottom of the first page were these words: “Thank you very much for what you did at check-in. My father _____34_____ we get you a gift before we left. You’ve made his trip home to his family after 50 years very special with one simple _____35_____.” 21. A. warning B. telephone C. booking D. announcement 22. A. blind B. peculiar C. ill D. deaf 23. A. noticing B. hoping C. worrying D. displaying 24. A. encounter B. service C. arrival D. interaction 25. A. words B. manner C. circumstances D. passion 26. A. predicted B. obtained C. reacted D. realized 27. A. superb B. terrible C. appropriate D. relevant 28. A. stay B. occupation C. routine D. shortage 29. A. posed B. laughed C. stared D. smiled 30. A. repeated B. began C. adjusted D. evaluated 31. A. laughter B. cheers C. surprise D. tears 32. A. set out B. checked out C. straightened up D. broke up 33. A. picture B. book C. poster D. paragraph 34. A. convinced B. perceived C. insisted D. approved 35. A. gesture B. assumption C. commitment D. vision 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. B 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在酒店做接待经理，为迎接失聪客人专门学习手语，给客人留下感动和难忘的旅程的小故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：几周前收到了一张预订单，附有一张便条，上面写着客人将和她的聋哑父亲一起旅行。A. warning警告；B. telephone电话；C. booking预定；D. announcement公告。根据后文“asking for the surname on the booking”可知，这里说的是几周前有一个“预订”（booking），上面有一张便条。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：几周前收到了一张预订单，上面写着客人将和她的聋哑父亲一起旅行。A. blind失明的；B. peculiar奇怪的；C. ill生病的；D. deaf聋的。根据后文 “I decided to learn some basic sign language.”（我决定学习一些基本的手语）可知，这位客人将和她“失聪的”（deaf）父亲一起旅行。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到这张纸条后，我意识到我将是他们办理入住的人，因为我是他们到达时间的值班人员，我决定学习一些基本的手语。A. noticing注意，意识到；B. hoping希望；C. worrying担心；D. displaying展示。根据下文“I would be the one to check them in as I was on duty for their ____4____ time”可知，作者看到这张便条，并且“注意到”（noticing）自己在他们到达的时候正好值班，所以作者将是为他们办理入住的人。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：看到这张纸条后，我意识到我将是他们办理入住的人，因为我是他们到达时间的值班人员，我决定学习一些基本的手语。A. encounter偶遇；B. service服务；C. arrival到达；D. interaction互动；根据前文“I would be the one to check them”以及下文“I decided to learn some basic sign language”可知，他们“到达”（arrival）酒店的时候作者值班，是帮他们办理入住手续的那个人，所以作者决定学习一些基本的手语。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：几周后，我以惯常的方式问候一位客人，询问他在预订单上的姓氏。A. words话语；B. manner方式；C. circumstances环境；D. passion激情。根据句意以及下文“asking for the surname on the booking.”可知，作者以往常的“方式”（manner）迎接客人，在办理入住手续时询问预订时的姓氏。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一听到这个名字，我立刻意识到站在我面前的是谁。A. predicted预计；B. obtained获得；C. reacted反应；D. realized意识到。根据上文“Once I heard the name”以及下文“who was standing in front of me”可知，作者一听到这个名字，立刻“意识到”（realized）站在自己面前的是谁。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我已经学了两周如何说“欢迎来到爱尔兰”。我的手语很糟糕，但如果你在住宿期间有任何需要，请告诉我，我们会帮助你的。”A. superb极好的；B. terrible糟糕的；C. appropriate合适的；D. relevant相关的。根据上文“I decided to learn some basic sign language.”以及“I had been learning for two weeks how to say...”可知，作者只学了两周手语，且只学了这点内容，所以说自己的手语‘糟糕’（terrible）”。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我已经学了两周如何说“欢迎来到爱尔兰”。我的手语很糟糕，但如果你在住宿期间有任何需要，请告诉我，我们会帮助你的。”A. stay停留，暂住；B. occupation职业；C. routine惯例；D. shortage短缺。根据上文“I would be the one to check them in as I was on duty for their ____4____ time” 可知，作者在为这对父女办理酒店入住手续，这里说的是让他们在住宿期间，即在酒店“停留，暂住”（stay）期间，如果需要什么就告诉作者。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我对面前的父女俩笑了笑，转身向父亲开始了我为他学的那句话。A. posed摆姿势；B. laughed大笑；C. stared盯着看，凝视；D. smiled微笑。根据上文“I would be the one to check them in as I was on duty for their ___4___ time”以及下文“…at the father and daughter in front of me, turning to the father I ____10____ the bit I had learnt for him.”可知，作者在为这对父女办理入住手续，并表示欢迎他们来到爱尔兰，因此此处指对面前的这对父女“微笑”（smiled）。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我对面前的父女俩笑了笑，转身向父亲开始了我为他学的那句话。A. repeated重复；B. began开始；C. adjusted调整；D. evaluated评估。根据上文“I decided to learn some basic sign language.”以及空后“the bit I had learnt for him” 可知，此处指作者转向这位父亲，“开始”（began）用手语向他表达“Welcome to Ireland. My sign language is ___7___, but if you need anything during your ___8___ just let me know and I will help you.”，而这点手语是作者专门为这位父亲学的。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的女儿泪流满面，叫我“sweet”。A. laughter大笑，笑声；B. cheers欢呼；C. surprise惊讶；D. tears眼泪。根据前文“His daughter broke down”可知，这位女儿被作者的举动感动哭了。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：遗憾的是，他们退房的时候我不在，但他们给我留了一份礼物。A. set out出发，开始；B. checked out结账离开；C. straightened up整理，收拾整齐；D. broke up分手，解散。根据上文“Sadly I wasn’t there …,”以及下文“but they left a gift for me.”可知，作者很遗憾在他们 “退房，结账离开”（checked out）的时候不在，但是他们给作者留了一份礼物。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个小盒子，里面有一些巧克力和一本关于美国手语的书。A. picture图片；B. book书；C. poster海报；D. paragraph段落。根据下文“At the bottom of the first page were these words”可知，有一个装着一些巧克力和一本关于美国手语的“书”（book）的小盒子，在书第一页底部写有这些话。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我父亲坚持要我们走之前给你买份礼物。A. convinced使信服；B. perceived察觉到；C. insisted坚持；D. approved批准，赞成。根据上文“Thank you very much for what you did at check-in.”以及下文“we get you a gift before we left”可知，此处指这位父亲“坚持”（insisted）在离开前给作者一份礼物，insist“坚持要求”后宾语从句“we get you a gift before we left”用虚拟语气，谓语为should get，should省略。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：你用一个简单的手势让他50年后回家的旅程变得非常特别。A. gesture手势；B. assumption假定；C. commitment承诺，投入；D. vision视力，视野。根据句意以及上文“ I decided to learn some basic sign language.”可知，此处指作者专门为这位聋哑老人学一点手语，用一个简单的“手势”（gesture）让这位父亲50年后回家与家人团聚的旅程变得非常特别。A 选项“gesture”符合文意，这里指学习手语并和客人交流这个举动。故选A项。 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Seeds planted in the earth bring life, while seeds put on a surface create beautiful grain paintings. Dongming grain painting is ____36____ example of this art form. As a 44-year-old inheritor (继承人) of Dongming grain painting, Han Guorui began learning the craft at the age of 8 and ____37____ (practice) it for over 30 years. During this time, he has seen it lose ____38____ (popular). “As traditional customs fade, people buy bread and cakes instead of making grain painting foods,” Han sighed. The loss of interest is understandable, ____39____ (give) the complicated 27-step process required to create Dongming grain painting. Every step, from collecting grains to making designs and applying anti-corrosion measures, ____40____ (require) careful work and skill. Take ____41____ (collect) seeds as an example. While some seeds are easy to collect, others are rare. For instance, Han spent five years growing red corn to gather enough seeds for plum blossom petals (梅花花瓣). ____42____ (ensure) high quality, he has collected 200 types of seeds from markets, his personal collection and ____43____ he plants. Beyond ____44____ (preserve) the tradition, Han works to match grain paintings with modern tastes by adding elements of ink painting and Western oil painting _____45_____ his work. This method has been effective. Many of Han’s grain paintings have sold for high prices. For instance, in 2014, a grain painting of the Mona Lisa, made using one kilogram of grains, sold for 10,000 yuan. 【答案】36. an 37. has practiced 38. popularity 39. given 40. requires 41. collecting 42. To ensure 43. what 44. preserving 45. to 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了山东省省级非物质文化遗产东明粮画这种艺术形式的历史以及发展。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：东明粮画是这种艺术形式的一个例子。此处example为可数名词，在句中为泛指“一个例子”，且example是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：作为一名44岁的东明粮画传承人，韩国瑞从8岁开始学习这门手艺，至今已经实践了30多年。根据后文for over 30 years可知为现在完成时，主语为Han Guorui，助动词用has。故填has practiced。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意：在此期间，他看到它不再受欢迎。作动词的宾语，用名词popularity，不可数。故填popularity。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：考虑到创作东明粮画需要27道复杂的工序，失去兴趣是可以理解的。表示“考虑到”用介词given。故填given。 【40题详解】 考查时态。句意：从收集谷物到设计和应用防腐措施，每一步都需要仔细的工作和技巧。陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为Every step，谓语用三单形式。故填requires。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：以收集种子为例。在短语“take...as an example”中作take宾语，后面需要接动名词作宾语，故填collecting。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了确保高质量，他从市场、个人收藏和种植的植物中收集了200种种子。此处ensure作目的状语，用不定式，首字母大写。故填To ensure。 【43题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：为了确保高质量，他从市场、个人收藏和种植的植物中收集了200种种子。引导名词性从句作from宾语，从句缺少宾语，指物，用连接代词what。故填what。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在保留传统的同时，他还加入了水墨画和西方油画的元素，将谷物画与现代品味相结合。作介词的宾语，用动名词形式。故填preserving。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：在保留传统的同时，他还加入了水墨画和西方油画的元素，将谷物画与现代品味相结合。短语add…to…表示“把……增加到……”。故填to。 第三节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 根据语境，选择下框中的单词或词组，必要时用正确的形式填空。框中有多余的三个单词或词组。每个单词或词组只能使用一次。 resist; rewarding; wander; favour; adjust to; stretch; barrier; overcome; short; celebrity; available; appeal to; swing 46. ________ out before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below. 47. Poor harvests could cause a food ________ in winter. 48. With his mother’s encouragement and help, James ________ his shyness and gave an impressive performance. 49. These new advances will make thousands of new products ________ that no one has even thought about. 50. I think what ________ me about his painting is his use of colour. Quite attractive, isn’t it? 51. Living in China was hard for me at first because of the language ________. 52. Teaching can be a very ________ career because it tends to give you a sense of achievement. 53. Every time I see a chocolate cake, I just can’t ________ having a slice. 54. My friend was so kind to help me move house so I want to return the ________ by cooking them dinner. 55. It took a few seconds for her eyes to ________ the darkness. 【答案】46. Stretching 47. shortage 48. overcame 49. available 50. appeals to 51. barrier 52. rewarding 53. resist 54. favour 55. adjust to 【解析】 【46题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：拉帕河的支流在我面前伸展开来，流经下面的山谷。“stretch out”表示“伸展，延伸”，符合句意，句子已有谓语动词“flow”，空处应用非谓语，“branches of the Rapa River”与“stretch”之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词 “Stretching”作状语，句首单词首字母大写。故填Stretching。 【47题详解】 考查名词。句意：歉收可能导致冬季粮食短缺。“a”后接名词，“short”的名词形式“shortage”表示“短缺，不足”，“a food shortage”表示“食物短缺”，符合语境。故填shortage。 【48题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：在母亲鼓励和帮助下，詹姆斯克服了羞怯，表演得令人印象深刻。空处为句子谓语动词，可知，句子描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时，“overcome” 表示“克服”，“overcome his shyness”表示“克服他的害羞”，“overcome”的过去式是 “overcame”。故填overcame。 【49题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这些新的进步将使成千上万的新产品成为可能，这些新产品甚至是人们从未想过的。此处为“make +宾语 +宾语补足语”，“available”表示“可获得的，可利用的”，符合句意。故填available。 【50题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：我认为他的画吸引我的地方在于他对色彩的运用。很吸引人，不是吗？空处为从句谓语动词，句子描述的是现在的情况，用一般现在时，“what”作主语，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式，“appeal to”表示“吸引”符合题意。故填appeals to。 【51题详解】 考查名词。句意：一开始在中国生活对我来说很困难，因为语言障碍。结合句意，可知barrier“障碍”符合题意，“the language barrier”表示“语言障碍”。故填barrier。 【52题详解】 考查形容词。句意：教学是一项非常有益的职业，因为它往往会给你一种成就感。这里修饰名词“career”，用形容词，“rewarding”表示“值得做的，有意义的，有回报的”，“a very rewarding career”表示“一份非常有意义的职业”，符合语境。故填rewarding。 【53题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：每次看到巧克力蛋糕，我就忍不住要吃一片。can后接动词原形，结合句意，动词resist“抵抗”符合，“resist doing sth.”为固定短语，表示“忍不住做某事”。故填resist。 【54题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：我的朋友很热心地帮我搬家，所以我想为他们做顿晚饭来回报他们。空处应填名词作宾语，“favour”表示“帮助，恩惠”，“return the favour”是固定短语，表示“回报，还人情”。故填favour。 【55题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：她的眼睛过了几秒钟才适应黑暗。“it takes some time for sb./sth. to do sth.”表示“某人/ 某物做某事花费一些时间”，因此空处应填动词原形，“adjust to”表示“适应”，“adjust to the darkness”表示“适应黑暗”，符合语境。故填adjust to。 第四部分 写作（满分25分） 56. 假定你是李华，在口语课上，外教 Bruno组织同学们讨论“能否在英语学习中使用翻译笔（translation pen）”。请你代表小组做总结发言，内容包括： 1、小组观点； 2、陈述理由。 注意： 1、写作词数应为80个左右； 2、请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning, Mr. Bruno and classmates, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Good morning, Mr. Bruno and classmates, Our group believes that using translation pens in English learning has its pros and cons. On one hand, translation pens provide instant translations, which can be incredibly helpful for students who encounter unfamiliar words frequently. This tool can enhance their reading comprehension and efficiency, especially when dealing with extensive texts. However, excessive reliance on translation pens might hinder the development of language skills such as vocabulary memory and sentence structure understanding. We suggest using translation pens sparingly, as a supplementary tool rather than a crutch, to foster a balanced learning approach. Thank you. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。在口语课上，外教 Bruno组织同学们讨论“能否在英语学习中使用翻译笔”要求考生代表小组做总结发言。 【详解】1.词汇积累 有帮助的：helpful→beneficial 加强：enhance→strengthen 处理：deal with→handle 建议：suggest→advise 2句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：Our group believes that using translation pens in English learning has its pros and cons. 拓展句：Our group hold the belief that using translation pens in English learning has its pros and cons. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Our group believes that using translation pens in English learning has its pros and cons. (运用了that引导宾语从句) [高分句型2] On one hand, translation pens provide instant translations, which can be incredibly helpful for students who encounter unfamiliar words frequently. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$