湖北省武汉中学2024-2025学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题

湖北省武汉中学2024-2025学年度高二下学期3月月考 英 语 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节：(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What do the signals show today? A. “Stop” in both ways. B. “Go” in both ways. C. “Stop” in one way. 2. Where didn’t the woman go yesterday evening? A. To the hotel. B. To the airport. C. To the office. 3. What does the man probably want the woman to do? A. Get him a new chicken sandwich. B. Bring him a different sandwich. C. Give him his money back. 4. What does the woman see? A. A bird. B. A picture. C. A tail. 5. Who is the man probably talking to? A. A reporter. B. A shop assistant. C. A travel agent. 第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟;听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答6、7小题。 6. What day is it today? A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday. 7. What is the woman likely to do in Toronto? A. Deal with her work. B. Relax herself. C. Meet her friends. 听下面一段对话，回答8至10题。 8. Why did the woman fail to sleep well last night? A. She stayed up late working. B. She was under a lot of pressure. C. She drank strong tea before bedtime. 9. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Do some exercise. B. Take sleeping pills. C. Have an early supper. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Fellow workers. 听下面一段对话，回答11至13题。 11. Who made the cookies? A. The woman’s mother. B. The woman’s father. C. The woman’s sister. 12. When did the woman get her 3D printer? A. On her birthday. B. At Halloween. C. At Christmas. 13. What was the first thing the woman printed? A. A pencil holder. B. A plant container. C. A house decoration. 听下面一段对话，回答14至17题。 14. What does the man recommend? A. A guided boat tour. B. A ride on the London Eye. C. A tour of the Tower of  London. 15. How will the woman travel to London? A. By train. B. By ship. C. By plane. 16. What will the woman probably do after her Thames trip? A. Have a meal at Borough Market. B. Watch the changing of the guard. C. Visit the Southbank Skatepark. 17. What does the man think of the National Portrait Gallery? A. Its works are difficult to understand. B. It has great historical value. C. It’s a bit too traditional. 听下面一段独白，回答18到20题。 18. What is the speaker’s job? A. An artist. B. A news announcer. C. An art gallery director. 19. What does the speaker most likely think about the whole story? A. It was strange. B. It was meaningful. C. It was understandable. 20. What will directly follow the commercial? A. Politics. B. Weather. C. Traffic. 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 Spring turns Europe into a world of colors. If you want to experience spring in all its colourful glory, here are four of the best places for you. Blooming Baroque, Ludwigsburg, Germany The Blooming Baroque garden show in Ludwigsburg, Germany, has been welcoming visitors since 1954. Visit the 18th-century palace between March and November and you can not only see displays filled with flowers, but also watch different kinds of birds and visit gardens, climb Rapunzel’s tower and get lost in a giant hedge maze (树篱迷宫). Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, the Netherlands The largest flower garden in the world, Keukenhof in the Netherlands is the best place to see the symbolic Dutch flower at its finest. Tulips explode across the gardens, with more than 800 different varieties. After you’ve wandered through the gardens, you can hire a bike at the main gate and then ride through the endless rows of picture-perfect flowered rainbows. The show runs from March 21 to May 10. Temps de Flors, Girona, Spain Girona’s medieval centre is transformed into a living gallery as flower carpets and special sculptures explode throughout the city centre each May. The Girona A Cappella Festival invites music lovers to engage all their senses as the sound, smell and sight of spring fill the city for 10 days in May. Normandy Tulip Festival, Vendcuvre, France The French garden of the 18th-century Vendeuvre Chateau in Normandy springs to life in April, as over 30,000 tulips, narcissi and grape hyacinths awaken. Open afternoons throughout April between 2 p. m. and 6 p. m. 21. Where can you see a flower display in autumn? A. In the Netherlands. B. In Germany. C. In Spain. D. In France. 22. What of the following is the highlight of the Girona’s flower display? A. A maze in a palace. B. An art exhibition. C. A music festival. D. A bicycle tour. 23. What can you enjoy in both Keukenhof Gardens and Normandy Tulip Festival? A. Different birds. B. Flowered rainbows. C. Plenty of tulips. D. A live concert. B Is modern fruit cultivated (培育) to be sweeter than in the past? The short answer is yes, though the longer answer is more complicated. Some of the most powerful evidence that fruit is sweeter than before comes from zoos. In 2018, it was reported that Melboume Zoo in Australia had stopped giving fruit to most of its animals because cultivated fruit was now so sweet that it was causing tooth decay (蛀牙) and weight gain. The monkeys at the zoo were provided with a lower-sugar vegetable-based diet instead of bananas. Among fruit cultivators, the word “quality” is now routinely used as an equal for “high in sugar” (though firmness, color and size are also considerations). In 2010, in an article looking at ways to enhance the sweetness of fruit using “molecuiar (分子的) approaches”, a group of plant scientists of the Republic of Korea wrote that “in general, the sugar content” of many fruits is now higher than before “owing to continuous selection and breeding”. Modern apple varieties, the scientists noted, were on average sweeter than older ones. Cultivation isn’t the only reason that modern fruit is sweeter; there’s also climate change. Research from Japan found that since the 1970s, with rising temperatures, Fuji apples (which were already a sweet variety) have become significantly sweeter and softer. The lead researcher, Toshihoko Sugiura, said that “if you could taste an apple harvested 30 years ago, you would feel the difference”. It is sometimes claimed that the sweetness of modern fruit is not due to higher sugar content so much as the fact that the bitterness and sourness of wild fruit have been steadily cultivated out of it. There’s a grain — but only a grain — of truth in this. Studies of wild apples do indeed suggest that some ancient varieties were just as high in sugar as a modern Pink Lady or Honeycrisp. The difference is that there was much wider variation in sugar content across wild apples, whereas the modern supermarket apple seldom drops below a certain level of sweetness. 24. Why did Melbourne Zoo stop giving fruit to most of its animals? A. The animals preferred a vegetable- based diet. B. Modern fruit did great harm to animals’ teeth. C. The sugar content of modern fruit is lower than before. D. The flavor of modern fruit was not good for the animals. 25. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. The sugar content is breeders’ first priority. B. Sweeter fruits are just a result of natural selection. C. The sweetness of modern apples is equal to the average of older ones. D. Molecular approaches are adopted to add the sweetness of modern fruit. 26. What do studies of wild apples in the last paragraph suggest? A. Apples of old species tasted less sweet. B. The sugar content of wild apples varied greatly. C. The sweetness of modern apples is of the same level. D. Fruit is sweet because bitterness in it has disappeared. 27. What’s the best title for this passage? A. Modern or Old: Which Is Better? B. Modern Fruit: Sweetness Is Quality. C. Fruit Is Sweeter: It’s Not a Misconception. D. Melbourne Zoo: Animals Stop Eating Fruits. C It is halfway through October. The sun arrives early and I stare out my window, feeling shame for invading the privacy of the homeless woman who has settled across the street. I am not sure when she first appeared, maybe a month ago. Each morning I watch as she gets out from the narrow space between the two large buildings across from mine. She wears the same dirty, badly torn dress every day. I can see she fights to pull herself up into a standing position. She fails on the first two or three tries, but determination always wins out. She remains leaning against the wall for several long minutes, appearing to gather the necessary strength needed to pick up her possessions — all packed into five plastic bags. With tears in my eyes, I watch as she places her feet pointing outward to avoid falling. Her steps are measured and cautious as she slowly makes her way to the corner and disappears. When I first noticed this woman, I went across the street and offered her 20 dollars, but she turned her back to me and pretended not to see me. The expression on her face was one of shame, causing me to feel guilty for invading her privacy. The next night I bought a hotdog and a Coke, and left them in the spot when she was not there. Feeling like a spy, I watched as she ate the hotdog like a starving cat that had not eaten for days. I too often find myself complaining about life, but when I look out my window and see the old woman, I feel the need to apologize for my foolish pride in not realizing how fortunate I really am. There are many poor people in my town. I have become familiar with many of their faces, and then suddenly they disappear. I know that one day the old woman will be gone and I will have no idea where she is. I fear that day. 28. What is the main idea of paragraph 2? A. Life is tough for the homeless woman. B. Poverty causes the woman’s poor health. C. The woman doesn’t care about her appearance. D. Possessions mean much to the woman. 29. Why did the woman refuse the author’s 20 dollars? A. The money didn’t help much. B. She didn’t like the author. C. Accepting money was guilty. D. She felt her dignity was hurt. 30. What lesson does the author learn from the homeless woman? A. Complaints can sometimes make life worse. B. He should appreciate his present life more. C. More is to be done to make life meaningful. D. We should all apologize for ignoring the poor. 31. Which of the following words best describes the author of the text? A. Optimistic. B. Sympathetic. C. Determined. D. Easy-going. D Many people are familiar with the horrible image of wildlife — including sea turtles, dolphins and seals — trapped in abandoned fishing nets. The main issue behind Nylon-6, the plastic inside these nets, carpet and clothing, is that it is too strong and durable to break down on its own. So, once it’s in the environment, it exists for thousands of years, littering waterways, breaking corals and killing birds and sea life. Now, Northwestern University chemists have developed a new catalyst (催化剂) that quickly, cleanly and completely breaks down Nylon-6 in a matter of minutes — without generating harmful byproducts. More importantly, the process does not require poisonous solvents (溶剂), expensive materials or extreme conditions, making it practical for everyday applications. Current methods to dispose of Nylon-6 are limited to simply burying it in landfills. When Nylon-6 is burned, it produces poisonous pollutants such as nitrogen oxides. Although other labs have explored catalysts to degrade Nylon-6, these catalysts require extreme conditions (such as temperatures as high as 350 degrees Celsius), high pressure steam (which is energetically expensive and inefficient) and / or toxic solvents that only contribute to more pollution. To bypass these issues, the researchers looked to a novel catalyst already developed in the lab of Tobin Marks, the leader of the research. The catalyst takes advantage of yttrium — an inexpensive Earth-abundant metal. When the team heated Nylon-6 samples to melting temperatures and applied the catalyst without a solvent, the plastic fell apart — returning to its original building blocks without leaving byproducts behind. In experiments, Marks and his team were able to recover 99% of plastics’ original building blocks. “Our research represents a significant step forward in the field of polymer recycling and sustainable material management.” said Marks. After filing a patent for new process, Marks and his team have already received interest from many potential industrial partners. They hope others can use their catalysts on a larger scale to help solve the global plastic problem. 32. What is Nylon-6 according to the text? A. A chemical that causes wildlife extinction. B. The strongest plastic invented in history. C. A material that is hard to degrade. D. The nest used to trap sea creatures. 33. What is the feature of the new catalyst? A. Eco-friendly. B. Zero-waste. C. Carbon-free. D. Time-consuming. 34. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The use of yttrium. B. The anticipated result. C. The research objectives. D. The experiment process. 35. Which of the following could be the best title? A. Tapped Sea Creatures Deserve Due Attention. B. New Catalyst Found to Degrade Plastics. C. A New Method to Address Pollution. D. Ocean Pollution Settled for Good. 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。 Every time I put on my seat belt, check my mirror and turn on the engine, I type in the address of wherever I’m going into my phone. 36 Without the guide of GPS — the Global Positioning System — not only would I be lost, I’d feel lost. It makes me wonder: Is there anything I can do to improve my navigation (导航) skills? The answer is yes. Here are some steps you can take to boost your sense of direction. 37 If you’re not pressed for time, give up the automobile navigation and try to find your way around town. Next time you go for a walk, go down a road you’ve not walked. Or take the scenic route to your favorite bar. This works if you’re walking, biking or driving. Then see if you can make it back home without a GPS. Use landmarks to direct yourself. 38 To identify your position, the experts suggest picking a few landmarks in town to help navigate yourself. The ideal landmark is large and far away, like a big sign, a highway, a tall building or a bridge. Be curious about your surroundings. Whether you’re going somewhere new or to a place you’ve been to many times, it’s helpful to just turn around and see what the view looks like behind you. 39 This gives you visual reminders on how to get back. Use memory tricks to remember where you are. People with a good sense of direction know their streets. If you aren’t such a person, you can try an expert navigation method. Commit street names, landmarks and routes to memory by using tricks to lock things in. 40 A. Take your time to map your town. B. I have a terrible sense of direction. C. Turn off your GPS and get lost on purpose. D. What landmarks will you recommend to visitors? E. This is especially helpful when street names are abstract. F. Not sure if you’re north, south, east or west from home? G. Looking at your surroundings can help you remember your route. 第II卷（非选择题） 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。 China’s space exploration has once again achieved a great success. The launch of the Shenzhou-19 spacecraft was a memorable moment for all Chinese, marking the beginning of a new 41 in China’s space journey. The Long March-2F rocket was the perfect 42 for this important mission with its impressive appearance and stable technology, and the astronauts underwent 43 training. At zero seconds, with everyone’s hearts 44 , the rocket soared into the sky, leaving a trail of fire and smoke. Back on Earth, people watched the launch on TV and 45 the astronauts’ progress through live broadcast. The successful launch and operation of the spacecraft 46 China’s ability to compete with the world’s leading space agencies. During the mission, the astronauts will have 47 tasks to accomplish. They will 48 scientific experiments and prepare for future missions. They will also take time to enjoy the beautiful 49 of Earth from space. The Shenzhou-19 spacecraft is supposed to 50 its mission after six months in space. The success of the mission will inspire many young people to pursue their dreams of becoming astronauts. Since 2003, with each new mission, China has shown its ability to 51 and push the boundaries of human knowledge. And with its strong scientific and technological 52 , China is sure to make greater achievements in the future. The Shenzhou-19 mission is a constant 53 of China’s growing influence in space exploration. It marks a new era in China’s space exploration and 54 the world’s attention to the country’s development. As China continues to progress, we can only imagine what the future holds for this 55 nation. 41. A. framework B. chapter C. mode D. platform 42. A. option B. combination C. location D. definition 43. A. dramatic B. appealing C. flexible D. demanding 44. A. beating B. sinking C. racing D. melting 45. A. followed B. documented C. monitored D. noticed 46. A. facilitated B. identified C. clarified D. demonstrated 47. A. multiple B. urgent C. physical D. risky 48. A. draw on B. carry out C. bring up D. deal with 49. A. images B. fields C. sights D. figures 50. A. summarize B. occupy C. interrupt D. complete 51. A. wonder B. innovate C. sustain D. apply 52. A. expansion B. background C. introduction D. competence 53. A. reminder B. warning C. operation D. factor 54. A. refer B. limits C. absorbs D. connects 55. A. humble B. powerful C. reliable D. generous 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。 Chinese embroidery (刺绣), also 56 (know) as silk embroidery, is an art that dates all 57 way back to the Han dynasty between (206BC-220AD). China was the first country 58 (sew) silk. In its oldest embroidery technique, it involved weaving the silk thread onto the silk fabric. In 1958, a piece of silk embroidered with a dragon and phoenix was discovered in 59 was once a state of Chu tomb of the Warring States Period (475-221BC), showcasing 60 (exception) craftsmanship. More than 2,000 years old, it is the 61 (early) piece of Chinese embroidery ever unearthed. In the Tang and Song dynasties, embroidery techniques became exquisite, colors rich, and it 62 (use) widely in the creation of paintings, calligraphy, and decorative pieces. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, both palace and folk embroidery experienced significant development, 63 (give) rise to the “Five Great Embroideries”: Su embroidery, Yue embroidery, Long embroidery, Xiang embroidery, and Shu embroidery. Nowadays, embroidered patterns have been used on daily 64 (item), such as quilt covers, pillowcases, cushions, and shoe uppers. 65 the development of human civilization, this unconscious thread has gradually developed into embroidery that people need. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，上周五你参加了社区举办的“迎新年写对联”活动。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括： 1. 活动过程； 2. 你的收获。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, I’m writing to share with you a couplets writing activity I joined in last Friday. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 It took a day’s drive, but distance was beside the point. I always enjoyed long journeys in my father’s car with my family. However, things went different that time. We were moving to a new town, not for any tourist destination, but to settle down, for my father had a new job there. My mother, sitting on the passenger seat in the front, was talking with my father. She looked excited for the coming new life. But I was down, feeling nervous about starting a new school life. Entering a new school meant adapting to a completely different environment and meeting new classmates and teachers, which I was not good at. On my first day at the new school, I felt lost and out of place. The students already knew each other well, and they chatted happily during breaks. I missed my old friends terribly and wished I could go back to my old school. Feeling lonely. I often spent time alone during breaks and after classes, reading books in the library or drawing pictures in the art room. I missed the good days I had with my old friends and longed for that sense of belonging. As the days went by, I still found it hard to fit in. I was shy and found it difficult to strike up conversations with my classmates. Some of the kids in my class noticed my discomfort and tried to be friendly, but I couldn’t shake off the feeling of being an outsider. I only had words with my desk mate, Alex, when necessary. Things took a turn for the worse when I knocked off Alex’s water bottle by accident, although I picked up the bottle immediately and apologized to him. He got mad at me and seemed not to forgive me. Soon I found we were avoiding each other. 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. However, I was assigned to pair up with Alex to design a poster. ___________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Alex proudly introduced that the fantastic picture was drawn by me. ________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 湖北省武汉中学2024-2025学年度高二下学期3月月考 英 语 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节：(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What do the signals show today? A. “Stop” in both ways. B. “Go” in both ways. C. “Stop” in one way. 【答案】A 【原文】 M: These traffic signals aren’t working properly. Yesterday they showed “stop” in both directions. The day before it was “go” in both directions. It should be “stop” in one way and “go” in the other. W: Look at them now. They’re back to how they were yesterday. 2. Where didn’t the woman go yesterday evening? A. To the hotel. B. To the airport. C. To the office. 【答案】C 【原文】 M: I didn’t see you last night at the office. Are you OK?     W: I was so busy. First I was late to meet my sister at the airport, and then we went to the hotel and it was full! M: I hope everything’s OK! 3. What does the man probably want the woman to do? A. Get him a new chicken sandwich. B. Bring him a different sandwich. C. Give him his money back. 【答案】C 【原文】 M: I apologize. I need to return this chicken sandwich. It’s totally undercooked. You can see the meat is not done. W: I’m so sorry. I will have our kitchen make a new one. M: It’s not necessary. I just want to return it and go. 4. What does the woman see? A. A bird. B. A picture. C. A tail. 【答案】A 【原文】 W: Here, take a look at that one. It’s in the tree across from us. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen it before. M: Oh, it’s beautiful! According to my book, it’s very special because it has a blue tail. They don’t normally live around here. 5. Who is the man probably talking to? A. A reporter. B. A shop assistant. C. A travel agent. 【答案】C 【原文】 W: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you? M: Well, I’d like to ask something about the package tour you advertised in the local newspaper. W: Okay. What exactly do you want to know? M: Hmm... Will the guide take us to some shopping malls, for example? 第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟;听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答6、7小题。 6. What day is it today? A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday. 7. What is the woman likely to do in Toronto? A. Deal with her work. B. Relax herself. C. Meet her friends. 【答案】6. A 7. B 【原文】 W: I’m going to Toronto with my family this Saturday.     M: Wow, that’s the day after tomorrow! But why so suddenly? W: Well, I had no idea about that. Yesterday, my father came back home from his business trip. He told us that he had bought the plane tickets to Toronto. He said he just wanted to let us wind down. M: Your dad is so considerate! Toronto is a good place to relax. I used to go there to visit my friend. W: I really look forward to this trip. 听下面一段对话，回答8至10题。 8. Why did the woman fail to sleep well last night? A. She stayed up late working. B. She was under a lot of pressure. C. She drank strong tea before bedtime. 9. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Do some exercise. B. Take sleeping pills. C. Have an early supper. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Fellow workers. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 【原文】 M: Wendy, there’re dark circles under your eyes. Did you stay up late working last night? W: No, I just lost sleep. I thought about too many things before bedtime. M: You were just stressed out, because you have to give a presentation next week. W: You’re right. Do you think I need to see a doctor and take sleeping pills? M: There’s no need to do so for the time being. You can do yoga before going to bed or go for a walk after supper. And remember not to drink strong tea or coffee before bedtime. W: I’ll have a try. Thanks a million. M: You’re welcome. You also gave me much assistance when we signed the contract with the clients last time. 听下面一段对话，回答11至13题。 11. Who made the cookies? A. The woman’s mother. B. The woman’s father. C. The woman’s sister. 12. When did the woman get her 3D printer? A. On her birthday. B. At Halloween. C. At Christmas. 13. What was the first thing the woman printed? A. A pencil holder. B. A plant container. C. A house decoration. 【答案】11. B 12. C 13. A 【原文】 W: Cookies? M: Sure! Thanks. Did you make them? W: No! Dad’s the one who loves cooking. I’m more into 3D printing. Look, I bought this last Christmas. It wasn’t cheap! I had to put all my birthday money towards it. But it was worth it. M: Wow! Is this a 3D printer? How does it work, exactly? W: Yes. Basically, you create or download a design onto your computer. Then, the printer builds up a 3D model based on the instructions. M: What kinds of things do you make? W: Mostly stuff for the house. My first project was a pencil holder for my sister. Then, I moved onto plant containers. Mom’s an indoor gardener! Currently, I’m designing some Halloween decorations. M: Cool! Can I have a look? W: Sure! Come on up! 听下面一段对话，回答14至17题。 14. What does the man recommend? A. A guided boat tour. B. A ride on the London Eye. C. A tour of the Tower of  London. 15. How will the woman travel to London? A. By train. B. By ship. C. By plane. 16. What will the woman probably do after her Thames trip? A. Have a meal at Borough Market. B. Watch the changing of the guard. C. Visit the Southbank Skatepark. 17. What does the man think of the National Portrait Gallery? A. Its works are difficult to understand. B. It has great historical value. C. It’s a bit too traditional. 【答案】14. A 15. C 16. C 17. B 【原文】 W: I’m heading to London next month. M: My home city… How exciting! W: I was hoping for some advice! I’ve already booked tickets for the Tower of London and the London Eye. I’m also considering a boat trip down the Thames. M: Do it! It can be so interesting, particularly if you get a good tour guide. W: Okay! I mustn’t overspend, though. My air ticket costs enough! Any cheap or free activities you’d recommend? M: Plenty! I suggest Buckingham Palace, where you can watch the changing of the guard. Plus, Borough Market is the place to go if you’re hungry. If you want a taste of London’s street culture, then go to the Southbank Skatepark. It’s near the Thames, so you can visit it right off the boat. W: Good tip! M: Many of the big museums are free to visit. Personally, I love the National Portrait Gallery. W: Why? M: Each piece there carries specific historical backgrounds, character stories, and cultural meanings. It provides an important window and rich resources for people to understand British history and culture. 听下面一段独白，回答18到20题。 18. What is the speaker’s job? A. An artist. B. A news announcer. C. An art gallery director. 19. What does the speaker most likely think about the whole story? A. It was strange. B. It was meaningful. C. It was understandable. 20. What will directly follow the commercial? A. Politics. B. Weather. C. Traffic. 【答案】18. B 19. A 20. C 【原文】 W: Welcome to the Nightly News at Nine on Channel 29.I’m Dana Spry, filling in for Robert Smith.The top story of the day is an unusual one for Miami. Do you remember the modern art piece that everyone has been talking about? Yes, it’s the banana taped to the wall at the Art Basel Gallery.Well, David, an artist from New York walked into the gallery yesterday, took the banana from the wall, and ate it. He said his performance was called “Hungry Artist”. The artwork was originally sold for 120 thousand dollars. The strangest thing about this story is that no legal action will be taken against David. Another banana will simply be taped to the wall. The art gallery director said that the price of the artwork was for the idea, and the banana was meant to be replaced. It makes sense, because pretty soon that banana is going to go bad, right, folks? Stay tuned for traffic, weather and politics coming at you in that order right after this commercial break. 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 Spring turns Europe into a world of colors. If you want to experience spring in all its colourful glory, here are four of the best places for you. Blooming Baroque, Ludwigsburg, Germany The Blooming Baroque garden show in Ludwigsburg, Germany, has been welcoming visitors since 1954. Visit the 18th-century palace between March and November and you can not only see displays filled with flowers, but also watch different kinds of birds and visit gardens, climb Rapunzel’s tower and get lost in a giant hedge maze (树篱迷宫). Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, the Netherlands The largest flower garden in the world, Keukenhof in the Netherlands is the best place to see the symbolic Dutch flower at its finest. Tulips explode across the gardens, with more than 800 different varieties. After you’ve wandered through the gardens, you can hire a bike at the main gate and then ride through the endless rows of picture-perfect flowered rainbows. The show runs from March 21 to May 10. Temps de Flors, Girona, Spain Girona’s medieval centre is transformed into a living gallery as flower carpets and special sculptures explode throughout the city centre each May. The Girona A Cappella Festival invites music lovers to engage all their senses as the sound, smell and sight of spring fill the city for 10 days in May. Normandy Tulip Festival, Vendcuvre, France The French garden of the 18th-century Vendeuvre Chateau in Normandy springs to life in April, as over 30,000 tulips, narcissi and grape hyacinths awaken. Open afternoons throughout April between 2 p. m. and 6 p. m. 21. Where can you see a flower display in autumn? A. In the Netherlands. B. In Germany. C. In Spain. D. In France. 22. What of the following is the highlight of the Girona’s flower display? A. A maze in a palace. B. An art exhibition. C. A music festival. D. A bicycle tour. 23. What can you enjoy in both Keukenhof Gardens and Normandy Tulip Festival? A. Different birds. B. Flowered rainbows. C. Plenty of tulips. D. A live concert. 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个最适合体验春天的地方。 21. 细节理解题。根据Blooming Baroque, Ludwigsburg, Germany中的“Visit the 18th-century palace between March and November and you can not only see displays filled with flowers, but also watch different kinds of birds and visit gardens, climb Rapunzel's tower and get lost in a giant hedge maze (树篱迷宫).(在3月到11月间参观这座18世纪的宫殿，你不仅可以看到鲜花，还可以参观各种各样的鸟类和花园，爬上长发公主的塔，在巨大的篱笆迷宫中迷失方向)”可知，秋天在德国可以看到花展。故选B。 22. 细节理解题。根据Temps de Flors, Girona, Spain中的“The Girona A Cappella Festival invites music lovers to engage all their senses as the sound, smell and sight of spring fill the city for 10 days in May.( 赫罗纳无伴奏合唱音乐节邀请音乐爱好者调动他们所有的感官，在5月的10天里，春天的声音、气味和景象充满了这座城市)”可知，赫罗纳花展的亮点是音乐节。故选C。 23. 细节理解题。根据Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, the Netherlands中的“Tulips explode across the gardens, with more than 800 different varieties.(郁金香遍布整个花园，有800多种不同的品种)”和Normandy Tulip Festival, Vendeuvre, France中的“The French garden of the 18th-century Vendeuvre Chateau in Normandy springs to life in April, as over30, 000 tulips, narcissi and grape hyacinths awaken.(在4月，超过3万朵郁金香、水仙花和风信子苏醒了，位于诺曼底18世纪的法国凡尔赛宫Château花园焕发了生机)”可知，在库肯花园和诺曼底郁金香节都能享受到很多郁金香。故选C。 B Is modern fruit cultivated (培育) to be sweeter than in the past? The short answer is yes, though the longer answer is more complicated. Some of the most powerful evidence that fruit is sweeter than before comes from zoos. In 2018, it was reported that Melboume Zoo in Australia had stopped giving fruit to most of its animals because cultivated fruit was now so sweet that it was causing tooth decay (蛀牙) and weight gain. The monkeys at the zoo were provided with a lower-sugar vegetable-based diet instead of bananas. Among fruit cultivators, the word “quality” is now routinely used as an equal for “high in sugar” (though firmness, color and size are also considerations). In 2010, in an article looking at ways to enhance the sweetness of fruit using “molecuiar (分子的) approaches”, a group of plant scientists of the Republic of Korea wrote that “in general, the sugar content” of many fruits is now higher than before “owing to continuous selection and breeding”. Modern apple varieties, the scientists noted, were on average sweeter than older ones. Cultivation isn’t the only reason that modern fruit is sweeter; there’s also climate change. Research from Japan found that since the 1970s, with rising temperatures, Fuji apples (which were already a sweet variety) have become significantly sweeter and softer. The lead researcher, Toshihoko Sugiura, said that “if you could taste an apple harvested 30 years ago, you would feel the difference”. It is sometimes claimed that the sweetness of modern fruit is not due to higher sugar content so much as the fact that the bitterness and sourness of wild fruit have been steadily cultivated out of it. There’s a grain — but only a grain — of truth in this. Studies of wild apples do indeed suggest that some ancient varieties were just as high in sugar as a modern Pink Lady or Honeycrisp. The difference is that there was much wider variation in sugar content across wild apples, whereas the modern supermarket apple seldom drops below a certain level of sweetness. 24. Why did Melbourne Zoo stop giving fruit to most of its animals? A. The animals preferred a vegetable- based diet. B. Modern fruit did great harm to animals’ teeth. C. The sugar content of modern fruit is lower than before. D. The flavor of modern fruit was not good for the animals. 25. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. The sugar content is breeders’ first priority. B. Sweeter fruits are just a result of natural selection. C. The sweetness of modern apples is equal to the average of older ones. D. Molecular approaches are adopted to add the sweetness of modern fruit. 26. What do studies of wild apples in the last paragraph suggest? A. Apples of old species tasted less sweet. B. The sugar content of wild apples varied greatly. C. The sweetness of modern apples is of the same level. D. Fruit is sweet because bitterness in it has disappeared. 27. What’s the best title for this passage? A. Modern or Old: Which Is Better? B. Modern Fruit: Sweetness Is Quality. C. Fruit Is Sweeter: It’s Not a Misconception. D. Melbourne Zoo: Animals Stop Eating Fruits. 【答案】24. B 25. D 26. B 27. C 【导语】文章是说明文。文章主要讲述了现代农业技术使得现代水果比以前更甜。 24. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“In 2018, it was reported that Melboume Zoo in Australia had stopped giving fruit to most of its animals because cultivated fruit was now so sweet that it was causing tooth decay (蛀牙) and weight gain.(据报道，2018年，澳大利亚墨尔本动物园已经停止给大多数动物提供水果，因为现在种植的水果太甜了，会导致蛀牙和体重增加。)”可知现代水果对动物的牙齿有很大的危害，因此停止了给动物供应水果。故选B项。 25. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Among fruit cultivators, the word “quality” is now routinely used as an equal for “high in sugar”(though firmness, color and size are also considerations). In 2010, in an article looking at ways to enhance the sweetness of fruit using “molecuiar (分子的) approaches”, a group of plant scientists of the Republic of Korea wrote that “in general, the sugar content” of many fruits is now higher than before “owing to continuous selection and breeding”. (在水果种植者中，“优质”这个词现在通常被用作“高糖”的同义词(尽管硬度、颜色和大小也要考虑在内)。2010年，韩国的一组植物科学家在一篇文章中探讨了如何利用“分子方法”来提高水果的甜度，他们写道，“总的来说，由于不断的选择和育种”，现在许多水果的“含糖量”比以前要高。)”可知，现代水果的甜度采用分子方法，故选D项。 26. 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段的“The difference is that there was much wider variation in sugar content across wild apples, whereas the modern supermarket apple seldom drops below a certain level of sweetness. (不同之处在于，野生苹果的含糖量变化更大，而现代超市里的苹果很少低于一定的甜度。)” 可知野生苹果的含糖量变化很大，故选B项。 27. 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段内容“Is modern fruit cultivated (培育) to be sweeter than in the past? The short answer is yes, though the longer answer is more complicated. (现代种植的水果比过去更甜吗?简短的回答是肯定的，但较长的回答更为复杂)”并通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了现代农业技术使得现代水果比以前更甜。可知C项“水果更甜：这不是一个误解。”为最佳标题，故选C项。 C It is halfway through October. The sun arrives early and I stare out my window, feeling shame for invading the privacy of the homeless woman who has settled across the street. I am not sure when she first appeared, maybe a month ago. Each morning I watch as she gets out from the narrow space between the two large buildings across from mine. She wears the same dirty, badly torn dress every day. I can see she fights to pull herself up into a standing position. She fails on the first two or three tries, but determination always wins out. She remains leaning against the wall for several long minutes, appearing to gather the necessary strength needed to pick up her possessions — all packed into five plastic bags. With tears in my eyes, I watch as she places her feet pointing outward to avoid falling. Her steps are measured and cautious as she slowly makes her way to the corner and disappears. When I first noticed this woman, I went across the street and offered her 20 dollars, but she turned her back to me and pretended not to see me. The expression on her face was one of shame, causing me to feel guilty for invading her privacy. The next night I bought a hotdog and a Coke, and left them in the spot when she was not there. Feeling like a spy, I watched as she ate the hotdog like a starving cat that had not eaten for days. I too often find myself complaining about life, but when I look out my window and see the old woman, I feel the need to apologize for my foolish pride in not realizing how fortunate I really am. There are many poor people in my town. I have become familiar with many of their faces, and then suddenly they disappear. I know that one day the old woman will be gone and I will have no idea where she is. I fear that day. 28. What is the main idea of paragraph 2? A. Life is tough for the homeless woman. B. Poverty causes the woman’s poor health. C. The woman doesn’t care about her appearance. D. Possessions mean much to the woman. 29. Why did the woman refuse the author’s 20 dollars? A. The money didn’t help much. B. She didn’t like the author. C. Accepting money was guilty. D. She felt her dignity was hurt. 30. What lesson does the author learn from the homeless woman? A. Complaints can sometimes make life worse. B. He should appreciate his present life more. C. More is to be done to make life meaningful. D. We should all apologize for ignoring the poor. 31. Which of the following words best describes the author of the text? A. Optimistic. B. Sympathetic. C. Determined. D. Easy-going. 【答案】28. A 29. D 30. B 31. B 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过描述窗外一位无家可归老妇人的艰难生活，反思自己对生活的不满，意识到自己的幸运，并表达了对老妇人未来命运的担忧。 28. 主旨大意题。根据第二段“She wears the same dirty, badly torn dress every day. I can see she fights to pull herself up into a standing position. She fails on the first two or three tries, but determination always wins out. She remains leaning against the wall for several long minutes, appearing to gather the necessary strength needed to pick up her possessions—all packed into five plastic bags. With tears in my eyes, I watch as she places her feet pointing outward to avoid falling. Her steps are measured and cautious as she slowly makes her way to the corner and disappears. (她每天都穿着同一件又脏又破的衣服。我能看到她挣扎着站起来。前两三次她都失败了，但决心最终战胜了一切。她靠在墙上好几分钟，似乎在积蓄捡起她所有财物——都装在五个塑料袋里——所需的力气。我含着泪看着她把脚向外撇以避免摔倒。她迈着缓慢而谨慎的步伐，慢慢走到街角，然后消失了)”可知，这段描述了老妇人每天起床、起身、拿东西、走路等一系列艰难的动作，体现出她生活的艰难。故选A项。 29. 推理判断题。根据第三段中“When I first noticed this woman, I went across the street and offered her 20 dollars, but she turned her back to me and pretended not to see me. The expression on her face was one of shame, causing me to feel guilty for invading her privacy.(当我第一次注意到这个女人时，我穿过街道给了她20美元，但她背对着我，假装没看见我。她脸上的表情充满了羞愧，这让我为侵犯了她的隐私而感到内疚)”可知，老妇人假装没有看到作者递过去的钱，且脸上充满了羞愧。由此推知，她觉得接受金钱的帮助让自己的尊严受到了伤害。故选D项。 30. 推理判断题。根据第四段中“I too often find myself complaining about life, but when I look out my window and see the old woman, I feel the need to apologize for my foolish pride in not realizing how fortunate I really am. (我经常发现自己在抱怨生活，但当我望向窗外看到那位老妇人时，我觉得有必要为自己愚蠢的骄傲而道歉，因为我没有意识到自己实际上是多么幸运)”可知，作者通过与老人对比发现自己实际上是多么幸运。由此推知，作者学会了应该更加珍惜自己现在的生活。故选B项。 31. 推理判断题。根据文中作者给老妇人钱、买食物，看到老妇人艰难生活还流泪等行为，如第二段中“With tears in my eyes, I watch as she places her feet pointing outward to avoid falling.(我含着泪看着她把脚向外撇以避免摔倒)”、第三段中“When I first noticed this woman, I went across the street and offered her 20 dollars(当我第一次注意到这个女人时，我穿过街道给了她20美元)”和“The next night I bought a hotdog and a Coke, and left them in the spot when she was not there.(第二天晚上，我买了一个热狗和一杯可乐，趁她不在的时候放在了那个地方。)”可以看出作者富有同情心。故选B项。 D Many people are familiar with the horrible image of wildlife — including sea turtles, dolphins and seals — trapped in abandoned fishing nets. The main issue behind Nylon-6, the plastic inside these nets, carpet and clothing, is that it is too strong and durable to break down on its own. So, once it’s in the environment, it exists for thousands of years, littering waterways, breaking corals and killing birds and sea life. Now, Northwestern University chemists have developed a new catalyst (催化剂) that quickly, cleanly and completely breaks down Nylon-6 in a matter of minutes — without generating harmful byproducts. More importantly, the process does not require poisonous solvents (溶剂), expensive materials or extreme conditions, making it practical for everyday applications. Current methods to dispose of Nylon-6 are limited to simply burying it in landfills. When Nylon-6 is burned, it produces poisonous pollutants such as nitrogen oxides. Although other labs have explored catalysts to degrade Nylon-6, these catalysts require extreme conditions (such as temperatures as high as 350 degrees Celsius), high pressure steam (which is energetically expensive and inefficient) and / or toxic solvents that only contribute to more pollution. To bypass these issues, the researchers looked to a novel catalyst already developed in the lab of Tobin Marks, the leader of the research. The catalyst takes advantage of yttrium — an inexpensive Earth-abundant metal. When the team heated Nylon-6 samples to melting temperatures and applied the catalyst without a solvent, the plastic fell apart — returning to its original building blocks without leaving byproducts behind. In experiments, Marks and his team were able to recover 99% of plastics’ original building blocks. “Our research represents a significant step forward in the field of polymer recycling and sustainable material management.” said Marks. After filing a patent for new process, Marks and his team have already received interest from many potential industrial partners. They hope others can use their catalysts on a larger scale to help solve the global plastic problem. 32. What is Nylon-6 according to the text? A. A chemical that causes wildlife extinction. B. The strongest plastic invented in history. C. A material that is hard to degrade. D. The nest used to trap sea creatures. 33. What is the feature of the new catalyst? A. Eco-friendly. B. Zero-waste. C. Carbon-free. D. Time-consuming. 34. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The use of yttrium. B. The anticipated result. C. The research objectives. D. The experiment process. 35. Which of the following could be the best title? A. Tapped Sea Creatures Deserve Due Attention. B. New Catalyst Found to Degrade Plastics. C. A New Method to Address Pollution. D. Ocean Pollution Settled for Good. 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了科学家已经开发出一种新的生态友好型催化剂，可以快速降解尼龙-6，即网、地毯和衣服里面的塑料。 32. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The main issue behind Nylon-6, the plastic inside these nets, carpet and clothing, is that it is too strong and durable to break down on its own.(尼龙-6，也就是这些网、地毯和衣服里面的塑料，其主要问题是它太坚固、太耐用，无法自行分解)”可知，尼龙-6是一种难以降解的材料。故选C项。 33. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Now, Northwestern University chemists have developed a new catalyst (催化剂) that quickly, cleanly and completely breaks down Nylon-6 in a matter of minutes — without generating harmful byproducts. More importantly, the process does not require poisonous solvents (溶剂), expensive materials or extreme conditions, making it practical for everyday applications.(现在，西北大学的化学家们已经开发出一种新的催化剂，可以在几分钟内快速、清洁、完全地分解尼龙-6，而且不会产生有害的副产物。更重要的是，该工艺不需要有毒溶剂，昂贵的材料或极端条件，使其在日常应用中实用)”可知，这种新型催化剂是生态友好型的。故选A项。 34. 主旨大意题。根据第四段中“To bypass these issues, the researchers looked to a novel catalyst already developed in the lab of Tobin Marks, the leader of the research. The catalyst takes advantage of yttrium — an inexpensive Earth-abundant metal. When the team heated Nylon-6 samples to melting temperatures and applied the catalyst without a solvent, the plastic fell apart — returning to its original building blocks without leaving byproducts behind. In experiments, Marks and his team were able to recover 99% of plastics’ original building blocks. (为了绕过这些问题，研究人员寻找了这项研究的领导者Tobin Marks实验室已经开发的一种新型催化剂。这种催化剂利用了钇—一种廉价的地球丰产金属。当该团队将尼龙-6样品加热到熔化温度，并在没有溶剂的情况下使用催化剂时，塑料会散开—回到原来的结构块，而不会留下副产品。在实验中，马克斯和他的团队能够回收99%的塑料原材料)”可知，本段主要讲了实验过程。故选D项 35. 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Now, Northwestern University chemists have developed a new catalyst (催化剂) that quickly, cleanly and completely breaks down Nylon-6 in a matter of minutes — without generating harmful byproducts.(现在，西北大学的化学家们已经开发出一种新的催化剂，可以在几分钟内快速、清洁、完全地分解尼龙-6，而且不会产生有害的副产物)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要讲述了科学家已经开发出一种新的生态友好型催化剂，可以快速降解尼龙-6，即网、地毯和衣服里面的塑料，所以B项“New Catalyst Found to Degrade Plastics.(发现可降解塑料的新催化剂)”是本文最好的标题。故选B项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Every time I put on my seat belt, check my mirror and turn on the engine, I type in the address of wherever I’m going into my phone. 36 Without the guide of GPS — the Global Positioning System — not only would I be lost, I’d feel lost. It makes me wonder: Is there anything I can do to improve my navigation (导航) skills? The answer is yes. Here are some steps you can take to boost your sense of direction. 37 If you’re not pressed for time, give up the automobile navigation and try to find your way around town. Next time you go for a walk, go down a road you’ve not walked. Or take the scenic route to your favorite bar. This works if you’re walking, biking or driving. Then see if you can make it back home without a GPS. Use landmarks to direct yourself. 38 To identify your position, the experts suggest picking a few landmarks in town to help navigate yourself. The ideal landmark is large and far away, like a big sign, a highway, a tall building or a bridge. Be curious about your surroundings. Whether you’re going somewhere new or to a place you’ve been to many times, it’s helpful to just turn around and see what the view looks like behind you. 39 This gives you visual reminders on how to get back. Use memory tricks to remember where you are. People with a good sense of direction know their streets. If you aren’t such a person, you can try an expert navigation method. Commit street names, landmarks and routes to memory by using tricks to lock things in. 40 A. Take your time to map your town. B. I have a terrible sense of direction. C. Turn off your GPS and get lost on purpose. D. What landmarks will you recommend to visitors? E. This is especially helpful when street names are abstract. F. Not sure if you’re north, south, east or west from home? G. Looking at your surroundings can help you remember your route. 【答案】36. B 37. C 38. F 39. G 40. E 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了提高方向感的几个步骤。 36. 根据上文“Every time I put on my seat belt, check my mirror and turn on the engine, I type in the address of wherever I’m going into my phone.(每次我系上安全带，检查后视镜，发动引擎，我都会在手机上输入我要去的地方的地址。)”和下文“Without the guide of GPS — the Global Positioning System — not only would I be lost, I’d feel lost.(如果没有全球定位系统（GPS）的引导，我不仅会迷路，还会感到迷茫。)”可知，作者每次出行都要依靠GPS，如果没有GPS的引导，作者不仅会迷路，还会感到迷茫，这说明作者的方向感很差。所以选项B“我的方向感很差”符合语境。故选B。 37. 设空处为段首句，引领下文；根据下文“If you’re not pressed for time, give up the automobile navigation and try to find your way around town.(如果你时间不急，放弃汽车导航，试着在城里找路。)”可知，本段建议关掉汽车导航，试着在城里自己找路，故意让自己迷路，以此来提高导航技能。所以选项C“关掉你的GPS，故意迷路”符合语境。故选C。 38. 根据下文“To identify your position, the experts suggest picking a few landmarks in town to help navigate yourself.(为了确定你的位置，专家建议在城里挑选一些地标来帮助你导航。)”可知，本段建议利用地标来给自己指引方向，确定自己的位置，说明有时候我们可能不清楚自己的具体位置，所以需要地标来帮忙确定，选项F“不确定你家是在北边、南边、东边还是西边？”引出下文，符合语境。故选F。 39. 根据上文“Whether you’re going somewhere new or to a place you’ve been to many times, it’s helpful to just turn around and see what the view looks like behind you.(无论你是要去一个新的地方，还是去过很多次的地方，只要转过身来看看身后的景色，都会很有帮助。)”和下文“This gives you visual reminders on how to get back.(这给了你视觉上的提示，告诉你如何回去。)”可知，本段建议多观察周围的环境，转过身来看看身后的景色，这有助于记住路线，给自己如何返回提供视觉上的提示，选项G“观察周围的环境可以帮助你记住路线”承上启下，符合语境。故选G。 40. 根据上文“Commit street names, landmarks and routes to memory by using tricks to lock things in.(通过使用技巧来锁定事物，将街道名称、地标和路线牢记在心。)”可知，本段建议使用记忆技巧来记住自己所在的位置，通过技巧将街道名称、地标和路线牢记在心，这对于街道名称很抽象的情况特别有帮助，选项E“当街道名称很抽象时，这尤其有帮助”符合语境，“This”指代上文中“Commit street names, landmarks and routes to memory by using tricks to lock things in”。故选E。 第II卷（非选择题） 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。 China’s space exploration has once again achieved a great success. The launch of the Shenzhou-19 spacecraft was a memorable moment for all Chinese, marking the beginning of a new 41 in China’s space journey. The Long March-2F rocket was the perfect 42 for this important mission with its impressive appearance and stable technology, and the astronauts underwent 43 training. At zero seconds, with everyone’s hearts 44 , the rocket soared into the sky, leaving a trail of fire and smoke. Back on Earth, people watched the launch on TV and 45 the astronauts’ progress through live broadcast. The successful launch and operation of the spacecraft 46 China’s ability to compete with the world’s leading space agencies. During the mission, the astronauts will have 47 tasks to accomplish. They will 48 scientific experiments and prepare for future missions. They will also take time to enjoy the beautiful 49 of Earth from space. The Shenzhou-19 spacecraft is supposed to 50 its mission after six months in space. The success of the mission will inspire many young people to pursue their dreams of becoming astronauts. Since 2003, with each new mission, China has shown its ability to 51 and push the boundaries of human knowledge. And with its strong scientific and technological 52 , China is sure to make greater achievements in the future. The Shenzhou-19 mission is a constant 53 of China’s growing influence in space exploration. It marks a new era in China’s space exploration and 54 the world’s attention to the country’s development. As China continues to progress, we can only imagine what the future holds for this 55 nation. 41. A. framework B. chapter C. mode D. platform 42. A. option B. combination C. location D. definition 43. A. dramatic B. appealing C. flexible D. demanding 44. A. beating B. sinking C. racing D. melting 45. A. followed B. documented C. monitored D. noticed 46. A. facilitated B. identified C. clarified D. demonstrated 47. A. multiple B. urgent C. physical D. risky 48. A. draw on B. carry out C. bring up D. deal with 49. A. images B. fields C. sights D. figures 50. A. summarize B. occupy C. interrupt D. complete 51. A. wonder B. innovate C. sustain D. apply 52. A. expansion B. background C. introduction D. competence 53. A. reminder B. warning C. operation D. factor 54. A. refer B. limits C. absorbs D. connects 55. A. humble B. powerful C. reliable D. generous 【答案】41. B 42. A 43. D 44. C 45. A 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. D 51. B 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述中国神舟19号飞船成功发射及其影响，这标志着中国太空旅程新篇章的开始。 41. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：神舟19号飞船的发射对所有中国人来说都是一个难忘的时刻，标志着中国太空旅程新篇章的开始。A. framework框架；B. chapter篇章；C. mode模式；D. platform平台。结合语境以及最后一段中“It marks a new era in China’s space exploration(这标志着中国太空探索进入了一个新时代)”可知，神舟19号飞船的发射标志着中国太空旅程新篇章的开始，故选B。 42. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：长征二号F火箭以其令人印象深刻的外观和稳定的技术成为这项重要任务的完美选择，宇航员们接受了严格的训练。A. option选择；B. combination结合；C. location位置；D. definition定义。结合“with its impressive appearance and stable technology”可知，长征二号F火箭拥有令人印象深刻的外观和稳定的技术，故被这次任务选中作为运载火箭，故选A。 43. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. dramatic戏剧性的；B. appealing吸引人的；C. flexible灵活的；D. demanding要求极严的。空处修饰名词“training”，宇航员们应是接受严格的训练，故选D。 44. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在零秒的时候，随着每个人的心跳加速，火箭飞向天空，留下了一条火和烟的痕迹。A. beating打败；B. sinking沉没；C. racing加速；D. melting融化。根据“the rocket soared into the sky, leaving a trail of fire and smoke”可知，火箭发射时刻，大家应是因紧张、激动等心跳加速，故选C。 45. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：回到地球后，人们在电视上观看发射，并通过直播跟踪航天员的进展。A. followed跟随，关注，密切注视；B. documented记录；C. monitored监视；D. noticed注意到。根据“the astronauts’ progress”可知，此处指火箭发射后通过跟踪了解航天员们的进展，故选A。 46. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：航天器的成功发射和运行证明了中国与世界领先航天机构竞争的能力。A. facilitated促进；B. identified识别，确认；C. clarified澄清；D. demonstrated证明。结合主语“The successful launch and operation of the spacecraft”和宾语“China’s ability”可知，这次成功证明了中国的能力，故选D。 47. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在执行任务期间，宇航员将有多项任务要完成。A. multiple多种多样的；B. urgent紧急的；C. physical身体的，物质的；D. risky有风险的。根据“They will __48__ scientific experiments and prepare for future missions.”可知，宇航员将有多项任务要完成，故选A。 48. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：他们将进行科学实验，为未来的任务做准备。A. draw on利用，凭借；B. carry out履行，实施；C. bring up养育；D. deal with处理。根据空后“scientific experiments”可知，此处指做实验，carry out experiments“做实验”，故选B。 49. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们还将花时间从太空欣赏地球的美景。A. images图片；B. fields领域；C. sights风景；D. figures数字，人物。结合“enjoy”以及“of Earth from space”可知，此处指从太空欣赏地球的风景，故选C。 50. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：神舟19号飞船预计将在太空中飞行6个月后完成任务。A. summarize总结；B. occupy占据；C. interrupt打断；D. complete完成。根据“after six months in space”可知，此处指6个月后完成任务，故选D。 51. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：自2003年以来，通过每一次新的任务，中国都展示了其创新能力和推动人类知识边界的能力。A. wonder想知道；B. innovate创新，改革；C. sustain维持；D. apply申请，运用。根据“push the boundaries of human knowledge”可知，此处指创新能力，故选B。 52. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：凭借强大的科技实力，中国在未来一定会取得更大的成就。A. expansion扩大；B. background背景；C. introduction介绍；D. competence能力。根据“China is sure to make greater achievements in the future”可知，中国在未来一定会取得更大的成就，推知中国应是具备强大的科技实力，故选D。 53. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：神舟19号任务不断提醒人们中国在太空探索领域日益增长的影响力。A. reminder提醒；B. warning警告；C. operation操作，手术；D. factor因素。根据“of China’s growing influence in space exploration”可知，神舟19号任务不断提醒人们，中国在太空探索领域日益增长的影响力，故选A。 54. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它标志着中国太空探索进入了一个新时代，吸引了世界对中国发展的关注。A. refer提到，查阅；B. limits限制；C. absorbs吸引；D. connects连接。结合“the world’s attention to the country’s development”可知，此处指中国的发展吸引了世界的关注，故选C。 55. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随着中国的不断进步，我们可以想象这个强大国家的未来。A. humble谦逊的；B. powerful强大的；C. reliable可靠的；D. generous慷慨的。结合上文“ The Shenzhou-19 mission is a constant 53 of China’s growing influence in space exploration. It marks a new era in China’s space exploration and 54 the world’s attention to the country’s development. ”且文章多次提到中国与世界领先航天机构竞争的能力和中国的科技实力等可知，此处指这个强大的国家，故选B。 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。 Chinese embroidery (刺绣), also 56 (know) as silk embroidery, is an art that dates all 57 way back to the Han dynasty between (206BC-220AD). China was the first country 58 (sew) silk. In its oldest embroidery technique, it involved weaving the silk thread onto the silk fabric. In 1958, a piece of silk embroidered with a dragon and phoenix was discovered in 59 was once a state of Chu tomb of the Warring States Period (475-221BC), showcasing 60 (exception) craftsmanship. More than 2,000 years old, it is the 61 (early) piece of Chinese embroidery ever unearthed. In the Tang and Song dynasties, embroidery techniques became exquisite, colors rich, and it 62 (use) widely in the creation of paintings, calligraphy, and decorative pieces. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, both palace and folk embroidery experienced significant development, 63 (give) rise to the “Five Great Embroideries”: Su embroidery, Yue embroidery, Long embroidery, Xiang embroidery, and Shu embroidery. Nowadays, embroidered patterns have been used on daily 64 (item), such as quilt covers, pillowcases, cushions, and shoe uppers. 65 the development of human civilization, this unconscious thread has gradually developed into embroidery that people need. 【答案】56. known 57. the 58. to sew 59. what 60. exceptional 61. earliest 62. was used 63. giving 64. items 65. With 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国刺绣的历史、技艺发展以及在现代生活中的应用。 56. 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国刺绣，也被称为丝绣，是一种可以追溯到汉代(公元前206年至公元220年)的艺术。“also (know) as silk embroidery”作后置定语，know (把……称作，把……看作是)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语Chinese embroidery之间为被动关系，应用过去分词作后置定语，表被动。故填known。 57. 考查冠词和固定短语。句意：中国刺绣，也被称为丝绣，是一种可以追溯到汉代(公元前206年至公元220年)的艺术。all the way为固定短语，意为“一直到底，一路上”。故填the。 58. 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国是第一个缝制丝绸的国家。名词前有序数词修饰时，常用不定式作后置定语。故填to sew。 59. 考查宾语从句。句意：1958年，在一座曾是战国时期(公元前475年至公元前221年)楚国墓葬的地方，发现了一件绣有龙凤的丝织品，展示了精湛的技艺。空格处引导介词in后的宾语从句，从句中缺少主语，表示“(曾是战国时期楚国墓葬的)地方”，应用连接代词what引导从句。故填what。 60. 考查形容词。句意：1958年，在一座曾是战国时期(公元前475年-公元前221年)楚国墓葬的地方，发现了一件绣有龙凤的丝织品，展示了精湛的技艺。提示词修饰名词craftsmanship，用形容词exceptional作定语，意为“杰出的，异常的”。故填exceptional。 61. 考查形容词最高级。句意：它有2000多年的历史，是迄今为止出土的最早的中国刺绣作品。形容词修饰名词piece，作定语，根据定冠词the和比较范围“ever unearthed”可知，应用形容词最高级earliest作定语，表示“最早的”。故填earliest。 62. 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：在唐宋时期，刺绣技艺变得精湛，色彩丰富，被广泛应用于绘画、书法和装饰品的创作中。use(应用)是and后的分句的谓语，与主语it之间为被动关系，且结合前文的became可知描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为it，谓语动词用单数。故填was used。 63. 考查非谓语动词。句意：在明清时期，宫廷刺绣和民间刺绣都得到了显著的发展，催生了“五大刺绣”：苏绣、粤绣、湘绣、蜀绣和陇绣。句中已有谓语动词experienced且无连词，“(give) rise to the ‘Five Great Embroideries’”作结果状语，give rise to(引起，导致)是非谓语动词，用现在分词作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果。故填giving。 64. 考查名词复数。句意：如今，刺绣图案已被用于日常用品，如被罩、枕套、垫子和鞋面。可数名词item作宾语，结合下文“such as quilt covers, pillowcases, cushions, and shoe uppers”可知，应用复数形式。故填items。 65. 考查介词。句意：随着人类文明的发展，这种无意识的线逐渐发展成为人们需要的刺绣。with the development of为固定短语，意为“随着……的发展”，句首单词首字母大写。故填With。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，上周五你参加了社区举办的“迎新年写对联”活动。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括： 1. 活动过程； 2. 你的收获。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, I’m writing to share with you a couplets writing activity I joined in last Friday. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】 Dear Chris, I’m writing to share with you a couplets writing activity I joined in last Friday. The event took place in our community center, where people gathered to learn about writing traditional Chinese couplets for the New Year. We started with a brief introduction on the history and significance of couplets. Then, a skilled calligrapher demonstrated the technique, and we each got to try our hand at writing our own couplets. I learned a lot about Chinese culture and the importance of New Year traditions. It was a fun way to connect with my neighbors and express my creativity. I hope you can experience something similar someday! Yours, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生对于上周五参加的社区举办的“迎新年写对联”活动这一情况，给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历。 【详解】1.词汇积累 展示：demonstrate → show 有趣的：fun → interesting 重要性：importance→ significance 开始：start → begin 2.句式拓展：简单句变复合句 原句：Then, a skilled calligrapher demonstrated the technique, and we each got to try our hand at writing our own couplets. 拓展句：Then, a calligrapher who is skilled in calligraphy demonstrated the technique, and we each got to try our hand at writing our own couplets. 【点睛】 【高分句型1】The event took place in our community center, where people gathered to learn about writing traditional Chinese couplets for the New Year.（运用了关系副词where引导的定语从句） 【高分句型2】I hope you can experience something similar someday!（hope后运用了省略that的宾语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 It took a day’s drive, but distance was beside the point. I always enjoyed long journeys in my father’s car with my family. However, things went different that time. We were moving to a new town, not for any tourist destination, but to settle down, for my father had a new job there. My mother, sitting on the passenger seat in the front, was talking with my father. She looked excited for the coming new life. But I was down, feeling nervous about starting a new school life. Entering a new school meant adapting to a completely different environment and meeting new classmates and teachers, which I was not good at. On my first day at the new school, I felt lost and out of place. The students already knew each other well, and they chatted happily during breaks. I missed my old friends terribly and wished I could go back to my old school. Feeling lonely. I often spent time alone during breaks and after classes, reading books in the library or drawing pictures in the art room. I missed the good days I had with my old friends and longed for that sense of belonging. As the days went by, I still found it hard to fit in. I was shy and found it difficult to strike up conversations with my classmates. Some of the kids in my class noticed my discomfort and tried to be friendly, but I couldn’t shake off the feeling of being an outsider. I only had words with my desk mate, Alex, when necessary. Things took a turn for the worse when I knocked off Alex’s water bottle by accident, although I picked up the bottle immediately and apologized to him. He got mad at me and seemed not to forgive me. Soon I found we were avoiding each other. 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. However, I was assigned to pair up with Alex to design a poster. ___________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Alex proudly introduced that the fantastic picture was drawn by me. ________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 However, I was assigned to pair up with Alex to design a poster. Reluctantly, we started working together. I was worried that working with Alex would be very difficult because of our previous relationship. But to my surprise, as the work progressed, we found that we shared many common interests. We put a lot of efforts into the drawings and texts, and finally we completed a quite outstanding poster. Alex seemed to forgive me. He appreciated my efforts and began to care about my feelings. The teacher highly praised our work and our classmates were amazed at the picture on the poster. Alex proudly introduced that the fantastic picture was drawn by me. I smiled shyly but happily as my classmates crowned me and gave me a thumbs-up. Slowly but surely, I started feeling more comfortable in my new school. I made new friends, including Alex, and began to participate in activities in and after classes. By the end of the school year, I had fully adapted to the new environment. Moving to a new town was not only challenging, but it also opened up a world of opportunities and new experiences for me. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者一家搬到一个陌生的城市，但作者很难适应作者新的学校生活，作者感到孤独和不适应。一天，当作者不小心撞翻了同桌亚历克斯的水瓶时，事情变得更糟了，尽管作者立即捡起了瓶子并向他道歉。他生作者的气，似乎不打算原谅作者。很快作者发现他们都在回避对方。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“然而，我被分配与亚历克斯合作设计海报”可知，第一段可描写作者原以为和亚历克斯一起工作会很困难，但是他们配合的很好，他们有很多共同之处。他们的海报设计的也很出色，得到了老师的赞扬。同学们对海报上的画感到惊叹。 ②由第二段首句内容“亚历克斯自豪地介绍说，这幅奇妙的画是我画的。”可知，第二段可描写作者得到了同学们的认可，作者结交了很多新朋友并适应了新环境以及感悟。 2. 续写线索：原以为和亚历克斯一起工作会很困难——配合的很好，海报设计的很出色——得到老师赞扬，同学认可，结交新朋友——适应环境——感悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类：完成：complete/finish 参加：participate in /take part in 开始：begin /start 进步：progress/advance 情绪类：惊讶的：amazed/astonished 担忧的：worried/concerned 【点睛】 【高分句型1】But to my surprise, as the work progressed, we found that we shared many common interests. (运用了as引导时间状语从句以及that引导宾语从句) 【高分句型2】Moving to a new town was not only challenging, but it also opened up a world of opportunities and new experiences for me. (运用了动名词短语作主语) 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$听力考试正式开始。These traffic signals aren't working properly. Yesterday, they showed stop in both directions. The day before I was going in both directions. IT should be stop in one way and go in the other. Look at them now. They're back to how they were yesterday. Listen to the next question. I didn't see you last night at the office. Are you okay? I was so busy. First, I was late to meet my sister at the airport, and then we went to the hotel and I was full. I hope everything's okay. Listen to the next question. I apologize. I need to return this chicken sandwich. It's totally undercard. You can see the meat is not done. I'm so sorry. I will have our kitchen make a new one. It's not necessary. I just want . to return IT and go. Listen to the next question. Here, take a look at that. One is in the tree across from us. I don't believe i've ever seen that before. No, it's beautiful, according to my book, is very special because IT has a blue tail. They don't Normally live around here. Listen to the next question. Good mornings, sir. What can I do for you? Well, i'd like to ask something about the package tour you advertised in the local newspaper OK. What exactly do you want to know him? Will the guy take us to some shopping walls, for example? Listen to the next question. I'm going to toronto with my family this saturday. Wow, that's the day after tomorrow. But why so suddenly? Well, I had no idea about that. Yesterday, my father came back home from his business trip. He told us that he had about a plane tickets to toronto. He said he just wanted to let us wind down. Your dad is so consider IT. Toronto was a good place to relax. I used to go there to visit my friend. I really look forward to this trip. I'm going to toronto with my family this saturday. Wow, that's the day after tomorrow. But why so suddenly? Well, I had no idea about that. Yesterday, my father came back home from his business trip. He told us that he had bop a plane tickets to toronto. He said he just wanted to let us wind down. Your dad is, so consider IT. Toronto was a good place. relax. I used to go there to visit my friend. I really look forward to this trip. Listen to the next question. When did their dark circles under your eyes? Did you stay up late working last night? No, I just lost sleep. I thought about too many things before bedtime. You were just stressed out because you have to give a presentation next week. You're right. Do you think I need to see a doctor and take sleeping pills? There's no need to do so for the time being. You can do yoga before going to bed or go for a walk after supper, and remember not to drink strong tea or coffee before bad time. I'll have a try. Thanks a million. You're welcome. You also give me much assistance when we signed the contract with the clients last time. Wendy, their dark circles under your eyes, did you stay up late working last night? No, I just lost sleep. I thought about too many things before bedtime. You were just stressed out because you have to give a presentation next week. You're right. Do you think I need to see a doctor and take sleeping pills? There's no need to do so for the time being. You can do yoga before going to bed or go for a walk after supper, and remember not to drink strong tea or coffee before bed time. I'll have a try. Thanks a million. You're welcome. You also give me much assistance when we signed the contract with the clients last time. Listen to the next question. Cooking is sure. thanks. Did you make them? No, that the one who loves cooking? I'm more into three d printing. Look, I bought this last Christmas. IT wasn't cheap. I had to put all my birthday money towards IT, but IT was worth IT. Wow, is this a three d printer? How does that work exactly? Yes, basically, you create or download a design onto your computer, then the printer builds up a three d model based on the instructions. What kinds of things do you make? Mostly stuff for the house. My first project was a pencil holder for my sister. Then I moved on to plant containers, moms and indoor gardener. Currently i'm designing some halloween decorations. cool. Can I have a look? sure. Come on up. cookies? sure. thanks. Did you make them? No, that's the one who loves cooking. I'm more into three d printing. Look, I bought this last Christmas. IT wasn't cheap. I had to put all my birthday money towards IT, but IT was worth IT. Wow, is this a three d printer? How does IT work exactly? Yes, basically you create or download a design onto your computer, then the printer builds up a three d model based on the instructions. What kinds of things do you make? Mostly stuff for the house. My first project was a pencil l holder for my sister. Then I moved on to plant containers, moms and indoor gardener. Currently i'm designing some halloween decorations. cool. Can I have a look? sure. Come on up. Listen to the next question. I am heading to london next month. my home city. How exciting. I was hoping for some advice. I've already booked tickets for the tower of london and the london. I am also considering a boat trip down. The terms do . IT IT can be so interesting, particularly if you get a good tour guide. Okay, I must not overspend though my air ticket costs enough any cheap or free activities, you would recommend twenty. I suggest bucking ham palace is where you can watch the changing of the guard plus borrow market is the place to go. If you're hungry, if you want a taste of london street culture, then go to the south bank skate park. Its near the terms, so you can visit IT, ride off the boat. Good tip. many of the big museums are free to visit. Personally, I love the national portrait gallery. why each piece . there Carry specific historical backgrounds, character stories and cultural meanings. IT provides an important window and rich resources for people to understand british history and culture. I'm heading to london next month. my home city. How exciting. I was hoping for some advice. I've already booked tickets for the tower of london and the london. I am also considering a boat trip down. The terms do . IT IT can be so interesting, particularly if you get a . good tour guide. Okay, I must not overspend though my air ticket costs enough any cheap or free activities you'd recommend twenty. I suggest buckingham palace, where you can watch the changing of the guard. Plus borrow market is the place to go if you're hungry, if you want a taste of london street culture, then go to the south bank scape park. Its near the terms, so you can visit IT ride off the boat. Good tip. many of the big museums are free to visit. Personally, I love the national portrait gallery. Why each piece . there specific historical backgrounds, character stories and cultural meanings, IT provides an important window and ridge resources for people to understand british history and culture. Listen to the next question. Welcome to the nightly news at nine on channel twenty nine. I'm dana spry filling in for Robert smith. The top story of the day is an unusual one for miami. Do you remember the modern art piece that everyone has been talking about? Yes, it's the banana taped to the wall at the art basel gallery. Well, David, an artist from new york, walked into the gallery yesterday, took the banana from the wall and added. He said his performance was called hungry artist. The artwork was originally sold for one hundred twenty thousand dollars. The strangest thing about this story is that no legal action will be taken against David. Another banana will simply be taped to the wall. The art gallery director said that the Price of the art work was for the idea, and the banana was meant to be replaced. IT makes sense because pretty soon that banana is going to go bad, right? Folks, stay tuned for traffic, weather and politics coming at you in that order right after this commercial break. Welcome to the nightly news at nine on channel twenty nine. I'm dana spray filling in for a Robert smith. The top story of the day is an unusual one for miami. Do you remember the modern art piece that everyone has been talking about? Yes, it's the banana taped to the wall at the art basel gallery. Well, David, an artist from new york, walked into the gallery yesterday, took the banana from the wall and ait. He said his performance was called hungry artist. The artwork was originally sold for one hundred twenty thousand dollars. The strangest thing about the story is that no legal action will be taken against David. Another banana will simply be taped to the wall. The art gallery director said that the Price of the artwork was for the idea, and the banana was meant to be replaced. IT makes sense, because pretty soon that banana is going to go bad. Write folks, stay tuned for traffic, weather and politics coming at you in that order right after this commercial break. 听力部分到此结束。