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江苏省淮阴中学2023-2024学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语 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） 1. What is the woman doing? A. She is doing make-up. B. She is calling a taxi driver. C. She is watching a movie. 2. How will the man get to the woman's house? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By subway. 3. What is the problem with the computer? A. It is broken. B. It is offline. C. It is outdated. 4. What day is tomorrow? A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. 5. Why is Lucy calling the man? A. To cancel an appointment B. To confirm a meeting. C. To consult a dentist. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man think the lady is doing there? A. Purchasing flowers. B. Buying a dress. C. Waiting for someone. 7. Where are the speakers? A. In an art gallery. B. In a busy street. C. In a grocery shop. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. How did the woman feel? A. Frightened. B. Unconcerned. C. Excited. 9. How many people were in the car? A. 4. B. 5. C. 6. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How old was the woman's grandpa when he began serving as a model? A. 80 years old. B. 78 years old. C. 60 years old. 11. What was her grandpa before retirement? A. A teacher. B. An assistant. C. An agent. 12. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Sister and brother. B. Old friends. C. Teacher and student. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Who is Mrs Smith? A. The man's teacher. B. The man's classmate. C. The man's mother. 14. What made the man's paper unsatisfying? A. The inadequate content and numerous mistakes. B. The considerable mistakes and copied data. C. The inappropriate format and misused data. 15. How long did the man spend finishing the paper? A. One week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks. 16. What will the man do after the talk? A. Polish the paper. B. Copy the paper. C. Reassess the paper. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker? A. A professor. B. A student. C. A manager. 18. Which is mainly mentioned by the speaker? A. Where to apply for a job at Futurist Home. B. Why to choose a job at Futurist Home. C. When to land a job at Futurist Home. 19. What can students enjoy when working at Futurist Home? A. Respect. B. Flexibility. 20. What is the most important to the company? A. Innovative thinking. B. Formal qualifications. C.Working experience. 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） A Many Central American countries have their own beauty. You can better learn about these countries by visiting some history-rich destinations. Cartago, Costa Rica Cartago is located close to the Irazu Volcano and once acted as Costa Rica’s capital city until 1823. Now, it serves as a cultural center and a place for visitors to learn more about the nation's history and to enjoy some of Costa Rica’s natural beauty. In Cartago, visitors can walk around the ruins of the temples, view the ancient stone bridges, and get an idea of how people lived hundreds of years ago. Tazumal, El Salvador El Salvador is home to some rather impressive Mayan ruins. Tazumal is one such place. The site is believed to be more than 7,000 years old and was left abandoned sometime around the 13th century. Much of the site is still hidden after all this time. However, large areas were restored in the 1940s and 1950s, giving visitors a taste of the past. Antigua, Guatemala The 16th-century city of Antigua is surrounded by volcanoes, churches, and Baroque buildings, having European style and pre-Hispanic traditions. It’s such an amazing and history-rich destination that it made its way to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Travelers can visit most of its attractions on foot, including the Central Park surrounded by historic buildings, and the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, which tells the story of the time when Antigua was the country’s capital. Veracruz, Mexico Veracruz is beautiful with beaches that stretch for as far as the eye can see, fascinating deep blue waves, and powerful waterfalls. When visiting Veracruz, stop by the Zocalo in Downtown Veracruz, where locals gather to listen to “son jarocho”, a unique music style that started right here. Couples also gather to dance every Saturday afternoon in the square. 1. Where can you learn about the Mayan civilization? A. In Costa Rica. B. In El Salvador. C. In Guatemala. D. In Mexico. 2. What do Cartago and Antigua have in common? A. They once served as a capital. B. They were destroyed by volcanoes. C. They mix European and other traditions together. D. They were listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 3. Why does the author recommend the Zocalo in Downtown Vencruz? A. People can have fun at local parties. B. People can enjoy natural beauty there. C. People can experience the unique music there. D. People can learn about the origins of music there. B When Mark Anthony Gonzales saw a police officer in need of assistance, every element of the moral code installed in him through his Chinese martial arts training — morality, courage, benevolence — told him to stop his car and lend a hand, even though his wife, Rachel Ortiz, and his four kids were in the car. The suspect, a balding man of medium build, was running from a police officer in San Antonio, Texas. Gonzales slowed down. So did the man being chased — to avoid running into Gonzales’s minivan. That hesitation allowed the officer to catch up and take the suspect to the ground. But Gonzales quickly realized that the officer did not have control of the situation with the suspect struggling fiercely. Gonzales put his minivan in park and jumped out, as did Ortiz. The first thing Gonzales did was identify himself and spoil out his intention to make it two-on-one in the officer’s favor and not the other way around. Then, with the man on his back and the officer struggling to control the man’s upper body, Gonzales put his weight on the man’s legs. Seconds later, when the suspect rolled onto his stomach, Gonzales used techniques he’d learned in the gym: digging his knee into the suspect’s elbow and pulling the suspect’s head toward him to maintain control from the side. He then applied a nice move — where the hands are placed under the opponent’s arm to control the shoulder and upper body — and tugged until, after a few seconds, the suspect’s shoulder gave out. The officer clicked on the handcuffs and the threat was over. Gonzales had asked his wife to record everything to protect him just in case anything was called into question. But Ortiz posted the video on Facebook, where it attracted over 56 million views. Among those saved by the video was a Chinese martial art instructor Bruce Lee, who stated: “The combination of Gonzales’s technique and his calm communication with both the officer and suspect is the stuff of legends!” 4. Why did Gonzales stop his car? A. To uphold justice. B. To witness a chase. C. To show off virtues. D. To protect my family. 5 What did Gonzales do first when he came to the officer? A. He joined in the two-on-one fight. B. He persuaded the suspect to give in. C. He declared his identity and intention. D. He warned the policeman of danger. 6. Why did Gonzales ask Ortiz to shoot the video? A. To record his heroic deeds. B. To avoid getting in trouble. C. To attract views on Facebook. D To expose the suspect’s behavior. 7. What’s the best title of the article? A. Martial Art Makes A Legend B. Justice Has Long Arms C. A Victory Of Two-on-one D. Lending A Well-Trained Hand C In the fog of uncertainty about how new technology will change the way we work, policymakers around the world say confidently that we will need to upskill the workforce in order to cope. The view sounds rather sensible: if computers are growing smarter, humans will need to learn to use them or be replaced by them. But the truth is, the people who are being “upskilled” in today’s economy are the ones who need it the least. Research shows that workers with degrees are over three times more likely to participate in training as adults than workers with no qualifications. That creates a virtuous circle for those who did well at school, and a vicious circle for those who did not. If the robots are coming for both the accountants and the taxi drivers, you can bet it is those working with money that will be more able to retrain themselves out of danger, because the better educated tend to have more confidence and money to pay for their own training. Employers also invest in these workers. In the UK, a surprising number of employers send their senior managers to business schools. It is no good blaming employers for directing investments at their highly-skilled workers. They are simply aiming for the highest return they can get. And, for some types of lower-paid work, it is not always true that technological progress requires more skills. Sometimes, technology can de-skill a job. Just look at Uber drivers who follow the driving routes set by their app, rather than expanding their own knowledge of the streets. However, the trouble is, when the computer makes your job easier one day, it might make it redundant the next. Many of those affected by automation will need to switch occupations, or even industries. But a retailer or warehouse company is not going to retrain its staff to help them move to a different sector. It is time to revisit older ideas. The UK once had a lively culture of night schools, for adults to attend after their day jobs. A revival of it could be exactly what the 21st century needs. Rather than just “upskilling” in a narrow way, people could choose to learn an entirely new skill or trade or explore interests they never had a chance to nurture before. It is still not clear whether the impact of new technology on the labour market will come in a trickle or a flood. But in all already unequal world, continuing to reserve all the lifeboats for the better-off would be a dangerous mistake. 8. What can we learn about policymakers’ belief? A. It is contrary to popular belief. B. It fails to achieve the desired result. C. It is too difficult to put into practice. D. It helps to cope with new technology. 9. Why do workers without degrees have less access to retraining? A. They are unwilling to switch occupations. B. They are considered unworthy of investment. C. They are confident to help themselves out of danger. D. They are under little threat posed by new technology. 10. What does the underlined word “redundant” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A. unnecessary. B. unsatisfactory. C. unskilled. D. unrewarding. 11 Which of the following does the writer agree with? A. Night schools will narrow the skill gap between workers. B. More importance should be attached to retraining workers. C. Lower-skilled workers deserve more chances of retraining. D. Workers’ computer skills should be enhanced without delay. D Recent research suggests that people tend to overstate how critically they will be viewed if they reveal negative information about themselves to others. “People likely expect harsher judgment than they will in fact receive.” said behavioral scientist Nick Epley at Cornell University, who conducted the research with his colleagues. In two experiments involving more than 2500 participants, potential secret-revealers anticipated that they would be judged more negatively by recipients of their secrets than they were judged in actuality. In one experiment, people were asked to get to know one another through a conversation. Pairs of participants answered and discussed relatively intimate questions with each other, such as their favorite memories, what they dream about doing in the future. Researchers instructed one participant in each pair to lie about a question, specifically one regarding a time they had cried, and to keep their dishonesty secret from the other person. The partner who had lied subsequently indicated their expectations of the other person’s impression of them if they were to reveal this secret. Then researchers told them to actually reveal their lie. Finally, recipients of this revelation indicated their evaluations of their conversation partner. Results suggested that recipients’ evaluations were consistently less negative than revealer’s expectations. The findings are not limited to artificially created secrets in laboratory contexts or to revelations among strangers. Another experiment suggests participants also have false expectations when they consider sharing real secrets in close relationships. They overestimated how negatively they would be judged in both close and distant relationships. Why do people have such pessimistic expectations? Part of the reason is that potential revealers tend to focus on the negative aspects of what they are conveying and don’t fully realize that such revelations come with such positive attributes as honesty and trust, too. “When people in our experiments shared their secret, they reported feeling significantly better afterward.” Nick Epley said, “Indeed, our results suggest that people’s mistaken beliefs may create a misplaced barrier to greater transparency in relationships, whereas opening up can benefit one’s well-being.” 12. Where can the text be found? A. In science fiction. B. In a psychology journal. C In a research paper. D. In a linguistic magazine. 13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Research background. B. Supporting theory. C. Further explanation. D. Experimental procedure. 14. What’s Nick Epley’s attitude to opening up? A. Favorable. B. Critical. C. Cautious. D. Doubtful. 15. What is the main idea of the text? A. Secrets get in the way of happiness. B. Lies give birth to negative relationship. C. Overreaction leads to pessimistic expectations. D. Overestimated judgment lies beneath keeping secrets. 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。 In today’s distraction-filled world, procrastination is a common challenge that can hinder productivity and success, and it can negatively impact our well-being. Here are the strategies that may help individuals stop procrastinating and achieve their goals. ● Develop self-sympathy Learning to cultivate self-sympathy by treating yourself with kindness and understanding, especially when facing setbacks or challenges, can help reduce the fear and anxiety that worsen procrastination. ____16____ which can fuel procrastination and negatively impact self-esteem. ● ____17____ Use mindfulness and compassion to challenge perfectionistic tendencies and adopt a growth mindset focused on learning and improvement rather than perfect execution. Accept that imperfection is a natural part of the creative process and prioritize your progress over perfection. ● Set clear and mindful goals Establish clear goals for each task or project. ____18____, making it easier to start and stay focused on tasks. These goals need to be realistic, and they should take your abilities and time constraints into account. ● Prioritize tasks Prioritize tasks based on their importance and urgency. Focus on high-priority tasks first to ensure that essential work gets done efficiently. ____19____, it can be helpful to focus on another easier task to keep you motivated, build your confidence, and then move onto the more difficult task. ● Minimize distractions Identify and minimize potential distractions in your environment, such as turning off notifications, setting boundaries with colleagues, or using website blockers. ____20____. Consistency and persistence are key to implementing these strategies effectively. Experiment with different approaches to find what works best for you, and be patient with yourself as you develop new habits and override old tendencies. A. Address perfectionism B. Avoid severe self-criticism C. They provide clarity and direction D. Besides, learn to be kind to yourself E. The burden will weigh heavily on you F. However, if an essential task is proving to be a block G. Create a dedicated workplace beneficial to focus and productivity 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Nino Miami, a skilled and passionate barber, has built a reputation for himself as one of the best barbers in Reggio Calabria, Italy. Known for his ____21____skills in creating perfect short cuts and stylish beards, Nino Miami’s ____22____to success began at the age of twelve when he first ____23____ a pair of scissors. Years later, he left his beloved hometown for Miami, where he spent several years ____24____his skills in the art of haircuts. He quickly gained fame and became a ____25____ hairdresser. He also ____26____ his knowledge and experience by working in other countries throughout the Americas. With every new experience, Nino Miami grew in his craft, perfecting his skill set. ____27____the opportunities that presented themselves, Nino Miami remained committed to his philosophy of doing one thing and doing it well. He focused ____28____ on creating men’s haircuts and ____29____at this one particular skill. Nino Miami’s devotion to his craft _____30_____, and his reputation grew to the point where he was invited to_____31_____with a famous barbershop in New York. Nino Miami accepted the ____32____ and quickly found himself working alongside Lello Guida, the owner of the vintage barbershop. His work was so impressive that he _____33_____seasons contracts to continue working there. For Nino Miami, the key to success is never to _____34_____learning and improving. Today, he is still on the road, _____35_____ to continue growing and developing his skills. 21. A. abnormal B. exceptional C. rich D. prior 22. A. journey B. tournament C. profile D. labor 23. A. put up B. weighed up C. picked up D. hung up 24. A. inquiring B. anticipating C. qualifying D. improving 25. A. respective B. sensible C. trusted D. concrete 26. A. conveyed B. expanded C. seized D. drilled 27. A. Inspired by B. In addition to C. Due to D. Instead of 28. A. solely B. hardly C. commercially D. concisely 29. A. jumping B. pointing C. checking D. excelling 30. A. took over B. paid off C. balanced back D. kept up 31. A. cooperate B. negotiate C. empathize D. compete 32. A. offer B. gift C. kindness D. assumption 33. A. broke B. secured C. drafted D. fulfilled 34. A. criticize B. resign C. oppose D. cease 35. A. keeping B. subjective C. relevant D. reluctant 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。 As British audiences are eagerly awaiting the new season of Clarkson’s Farm, ____36____ increasing number of Chinese audiences are paying close attention to the day-to-day goings-on at a farm in Hangzhou, ____37____ Became a Farmer Season 2, a hit farming-focused reality show available for streaming on iQIYI, is being made. ____38____ the British documentary starting Jeremy Clarkson, an influential host and journalist, Become a Farmer casts 10 Gen-Z male artists who are musicians or actors selected from over 200 ____39____ (apply) in 2022. It follows the group devoted to ploughing, digging ditches, sowing seeds, fertilizing, making greenhouses and much more. First of its kind in the country, the show was ____40____ (initial) doubted as an attention-seeking stunt (喷头), but it soon proved to audiences that they were mistaken. Many audience members call it a sincere production that reveals the hardships of farming ____41____ offers a glimpse into the status quo of China’s agricultural industry. Many more viewers, especially those ____42____ (battle) anxiety and pressure at school and work, find the show or farming itself therapeutic (使人放松的). Not only is Become a Farmer recommended for ____43____ (it) immense emotional value but it is also praised for raising public awareness about the country’s agriculture and farmers’ livelihoods. “I hope this show will let more people understand the value of farming and the hardships of farmers and therefore grow willing ____44____ (pay) good prices for quality agricultural products.” Zhu Yi, an associate professor at China Agricultural University, ____45____ (write) in a Weibo post on Sept 23rd. 第四部分 课本基础知识运用（共两节，满分15分） 第一节（共10题；每小题1分，满分10分） 用本学期所学语段中的原词填空。 A 用本学期所学语段中的原词填空。 Through the work we do, our goals can be ____46____ and our personal dreams achieved. All of us have had dreams of one kind or another and work often enables us to ____47____ those dreams. Henry David Thoreau said, “… if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success ____48____ in common hours.” Yang Liwei, for example, driven by his ____49____ for flying, became a pilot and then China’s first astronaut in space. Wherever our interests may lie and whatever our career choices might be, work allows us the opportunity to be ____50____ in something we are fond of, and consequently, it can give us a sense of achievement and satisfaction. B 用本学期所学语段中的原词填空。 So, how can you proceed? Firstly, lifelong learning is an attitude. Lifelong learners are those who have an open mind. Be ____51____ and make yourself open to new knowledge and ideas. Do not criticize them or ____52____them simply because they differ from what you know or believe. At the same time, you need to develop ____53____thinking skills so that you do not blindly accept new ideas. Instead, you should inquire further to assess the truth of what you are being told. Secondly, take advantage of opportunities for lifelong learning — for example, you could ____54____ online and subscribe to e-learning courses, which have become ____55____ popular in recent years. You could also visit the local library, where the resources are rich and diverse. 第二节（共5题：每小题1分，满分5分） 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。 56. It has created thousands of local jobs, many of ______ need people with a knowledge of Chinese. (用适当的词填空) 57. Leon graduated after demonstrating the appropriate level of understanding and technical ______ (competent). （所给词的适当形式填空） 58. It ______ (anticipate) that such changes are likely to include a more automated workplace. （所给词的适当形式填空） 59. No sooner had I begun to understand how British people communicate ________ it was time to head back home. (用适当的词填空) 60. But I know Jimmy will meet me here if he’s alive, for he always was the truest and most ____ (rely) fellow in the world. (所给词的适当形式填空) 第五部分写作（满分25分） 61. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段话，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Holidays are not necessarily for fun or rest. Doing something meaningful can also gain special pleasure. When the final bell rang, the students were reminded that there was no school on Monday—the Labor Day. “Enjoy your extra day off” said the teacher to her class. An extra day off unsuited Kayla just fine. She loved breaks. She wanted to go out to play with her friends. When the school bus dropped Kayla off, she ran into the house happily. “How was school, Kayla?” asked her mom. “It was great Mom. I am excited about no school on Monday.” “You just started back to school two weeks ago. Already in need of a break, huh?” asked Kayla’s mom with a laugh. Kayla slept in the next morning. Saturday was her favorite day of the week. I trained most of the day, so Kayla enjoyed playing videogames inside. On Sunday, her friends came over and they played basketball for several hours. Then it was Labor Day, you know, the extra day off that Kayla was so looking forward to. But Kayla was awakened early that morning by her dad. He told Kayla that in honor of Labor Day, the family would be cleaning both inside and outside the house. Kayla couldn’t believe it. This was a holiday. A day when she was supposed to be enjoying freshly squeezed lemonade while playing in her tree house. As Kayla wiped here yes, she began to wonder if this was just a bad dream. “Kayla, your breakfast is ready. We have a lot of work to do today. Let’s get a move on,” said Kayla’s mom. As she sat down at the kitchen table, Kayla asked her parents， “Are you serious about working today? Isn’t Labor Day a holiday?” “Yes, Kayla. It is,” replied her dad. “But your mom and I thought working hard today would make you appreciate why Labor Day was observed in the first place.” 注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 At first Kayla felt disappointed at her parents’ plan for the holiday. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ But things began to change as she was doing the chores. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 江苏省淮阴中学2023-2024学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语 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） 1. What is the woman doing? A. She is doing make-up. B. She is calling a taxi driver. C. She is watching a movie. 2. How will the man get to the woman's house? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By subway. 3. What is the problem with the computer? A. It is broken. B. It is offline. C. It is outdated. 4. What day is tomorrow? A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. 5. Why is Lucy calling the man? A. To cancel an appointment B. To confirm a meeting. C. To consult a dentist. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man think the lady is doing there? A. Purchasing flowers. B. Buying a dress. C. Waiting for someone. 7. Where are the speakers? A. In an art gallery. B. In a busy street. C. In a grocery shop. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. How did the woman feel? A. Frightened. B. Unconcerned. C. Excited. 9. How many people were in the car? A. 4. B. 5. C. 6. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How old was the woman's grandpa when he began serving as a model? A 80 years old. B. 78 years old. C. 60 years old. 11. What was her grandpa before retirement? A. A teacher. B. An assistant. C. An agent. 12. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Sister and brother. B. Old friends. C. Teacher and student. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Who is Mrs Smith? A. The man's teacher. B. The man's classmate. C. The man's mother. 14. What made the man's paper unsatisfying? A. The inadequate content and numerous mistakes. B. The considerable mistakes and copied data. C. The inappropriate format and misused data. 15. How long did the man spend finishing the paper? A. One week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks. 16. What will the man do after the talk? A. Polish the paper. B. Copy the paper. C. Reassess the paper. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker? A. A professor. B. A student. C. A manager. 18. Which is mainly mentioned by the speaker? A. Where to apply for a job at Futurist Home. B. Why to choose a job at Futurist Home. C When to land a job at Futurist Home. 19. What can students enjoy when working at Futurist Home? A. Respect. B. Flexibility. 20. What is the most important to the company? A. Innovative thinking. B. Formal qualifications. C.Working experience. 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） A Many Central American countries have their own beauty. You can better learn about these countries by visiting some history-rich destinations. Cartago Costa Rica Cartago is located close to the Irazu Volcano and once acted as Costa Rica’s capital city until 1823. Now, it serves as a cultural center and a place for visitors to learn more about the nation's history and to enjoy some of Costa Rica’s natural beauty. In Cartago, visitors can walk around the ruins of the temples, view the ancient stone bridges, and get an idea of how people lived hundreds of years ago. Tazumal, El Salvador El Salvador is home to some rather impressive Mayan ruins. Tazumal is one such place. The site is believed to be more than 7,000 years old and was left abandoned sometime around the 13th century. Much of the site is still hidden after all this time. However, large areas were restored in the 1940s and 1950s, giving visitors a taste of the past. Antigua, Guatemala The 16th-century city of Antigua is surrounded by volcanoes, churches, and Baroque buildings, having European style and pre-Hispanic traditions. It’s such an amazing and history-rich destination that it made its way to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Travelers can visit most of its attractions on foot, including the Central Park surrounded by historic buildings, and the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, which tells the story of the time when Antigua was the country’s capital. Veracruz, Mexico Veracruz is beautiful with beaches that stretch for as far as the eye can see, fascinating deep blue waves, and powerful waterfalls. When visiting Veracruz, stop by the Zocalo in Downtown Veracruz, where locals gather to listen to “son jarocho”, a unique music style that started right here. Couples also gather to dance every Saturday afternoon in the square. 1. Where can you learn about the Mayan civilization? A. In Costa Rica. B. In El Salvador. C. In Guatemala. D. In Mexico. 2. What do Cartago and Antigua have in common? A. They once served as a capital. B. They were destroyed by volcanoes. C. They mix European and other traditions together. D. They were listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 3. Why does the author recommend the Zocalo in Downtown Vencruz? A. People can have fun at local parties. B. People can enjoy natural beauty there. C. People can experience the unique music there. D. People can learn about the origins of music there. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了中美洲几个国家的历史丰富且具有独特魅力的旅游目的地。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Tazumal, El Salvador部分“El Salvador is home to some rather impressive Mayan ruins.( El Salvador拥有着一些令人印象深刻的玛雅遗迹。)”可知，在El Salvador可以看到玛雅文明的遗迹。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Cartago, Costa Rica部分“Cartago is located close to the Irazu Volcano and once acted as Costa Rica’s capital city until 1823.( Cartago位于Irazu火山附近，曾于1823年前一直担任Costa Rica的首都。)”和Antigua, Guatemala部分“Travelers can visit most of its attractions on foot, including the Central Park surrounded by historic buildings, and the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, which tells the story of the time when Antigua was the country’s capital.(游客可以步行游览其大部分景点，包括被历史建筑环绕的中央公园，以及讲述Antigua作为该国首都时期故事的Palacio del Ayuntamiento。)”可知，Cartago和Antigua都曾经是首都。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Veracruz, Mexico部分“When visiting Veracruz, stop by the Zocalo in Downtown Veracruz, where locals gather to listen to “son jarocho”, a unique music style that started right here.(当游览Veracruz时，不妨前往市中心的Zocalo广场，那里当地人聚集在一起聆听“son jarocho”，一种起源于此地的独特音乐风格。)”可知，作者推荐去Veracruz市中心的Zocalo是因为那里可以体验到独特的音乐风格。故选C。 B When Mark Anthony Gonzales saw a police officer in need of assistance, every element of the moral code installed in him through his Chinese martial arts training — morality, courage, benevolence — told him to stop his car and lend a hand, even though his wife, Rachel Ortiz, and his four kids were in the car. The suspect, a balding man of medium build, was running from a police officer in San Antonio, Texas. Gonzales slowed down. So did the man being chased — to avoid running into Gonzales’s minivan. That hesitation allowed the officer to catch up and take the suspect to the ground. But Gonzales quickly realized that the officer did not have control of the situation with the suspect struggling fiercely. Gonzales put his minivan in park and jumped out, as did Ortiz. The first thing Gonzales did was identify himself and spoil out his intention to make it two-on-one in the officer’s favor and not the other way around. Then, with the man on his back and the officer struggling to control the man’s upper body, Gonzales put his weight on the man’s legs. Seconds later, when the suspect rolled onto his stomach, Gonzales used techniques he’d learned in the gym: digging his knee into the suspect’s elbow and pulling the suspect’s head toward him to maintain control from the side. He then applied a nice move — where the hands are placed under the opponent’s arm to control the shoulder and upper body — and tugged until, after a few seconds, the suspect’s shoulder gave out. The officer clicked on the handcuffs and the threat was over. Gonzales had asked his wife to record everything to protect him just in case anything was called into question. But Ortiz posted the video on Facebook, where it attracted over 56 million views. Among those saved by the video was a Chinese martial art instructor Bruce Lee, who stated: “The combination of Gonzales’s technique and his calm communication with both the officer and suspect is the stuff of legends!” 4. Why did Gonzales stop his car? A. To uphold justice. B. To witness a chase. C. To show off virtues. D. To protect my family. 5. What did Gonzales do first when he came to the officer? A. He joined in the two-on-one fight. B. He persuaded the suspect to give in. C. He declared his identity and intention. D. He warned the policeman of danger. 6. Why did Gonzales ask Ortiz to shoot the video? A. To record his heroic deeds. B. To avoid getting in trouble. C. To attract views on Facebook. D. To expose the suspect’s behavior. 7. What’s the best title of the article? A. Martial Art Makes A Legend B. Justice Has Long Arms C. A Victory Of Two-on-one D. Lending A Well-Trained Hand 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述马克·安东尼·冈萨雷斯运用中国武术技巧协助警察制服嫌疑人的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“When Mark Anthony Gonzales saw a police officer in need of assistance, every element of the moral code installed in him through his Chinese martial arts training — morality, courage, benevolence — told him to stop his car and lend a hand, even though his wife, Rachel Ortiz, and his four kids were in the car. (当马克・安东尼・冈萨雷斯看到一名警察需要帮助时，他通过中国武术训练所树立的道德准则 —— 道义、勇气、仁爱 —— 所有要素都告诉他要停下车去伸出援手，尽管他的妻子雷切尔・奥尔蒂斯和四个孩子都在车里。)”可知，冈萨雷斯停车是为了维护正义。故选A项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The first thing Gonzales did was identify himself and spoil out his intention to make it two-on-one in the officer’s favor and not the other way around.(冈萨雷斯做的第一件事是表明自己的身份，并说出自己的意图，即形成对警察有利的二对一局面，而不是相反。)”可知，冈萨雷斯来到警察身边时首先声明了自己的身份和意图。故选C项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Gonzales had asked his wife to record everything to protect him just in case anything was called into question.(冈萨雷斯让妻子记录下一切以保护自己，以防任何事情受到质疑。)”可知，冈萨雷斯让奥尔蒂斯拍摄视频是为了避免陷入麻烦。故选B项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了冈萨雷斯运用经过训练的武术技能帮助警察制服嫌疑人的故事，因此“伸出训练有素的援手”可以概括全文的主题，最适合作为文章标题。故选D项。 C In the fog of uncertainty about how new technology will change the way we work, policymakers around the world say confidently that we will need to upskill the workforce in order to cope. The view sounds rather sensible: if computers are growing smarter, humans will need to learn to use them or be replaced by them. But the truth is, the people who are being “upskilled” in today’s economy are the ones who need it the least. Research shows that workers with degrees are over three times more likely to participate in training as adults than workers with no qualifications. That creates a virtuous circle for those who did well at school, and a vicious circle for those who did not. If the robots are coming for both the accountants and the taxi drivers, you can bet it is those working with money that will be more able to retrain themselves out of danger, because the better educated tend to have more confidence and money to pay for their own training. Employers also invest in these workers. In the UK, a surprising number of employers send their senior managers to business schools. It is no good blaming employers for directing investments at their highly-skilled workers. They are simply aiming for the highest return they can get. And, for some types of lower-paid work, it is not always true that technological progress requires more skills. Sometimes, technology can de-skill a job. Just look at Uber drivers who follow the driving routes set by their app, rather than expanding their own knowledge of the streets. However, the trouble is, when the computer makes your job easier one day, it might make it redundant the next. Many of those affected by automation will need to switch occupations, or even industries. But a retailer or warehouse company is not going to retrain its staff to help them move to a different sector. It is time to revisit older ideas. The UK once had a lively culture of night schools, for adults to attend after their day jobs. A revival of it could be exactly what the 21st century needs. Rather than just “upskilling” in a narrow way, people could choose to learn an entirely new skill or trade or explore interests they never had a chance to nurture before. It is still not clear whether the impact of new technology on the labour market will come in a trickle or a flood. But in all already unequal world, continuing to reserve all the lifeboats for the better-off would be a dangerous mistake. 8. What can we learn about policymakers’ belief? A. It is contrary to popular belief. B. It fails to achieve the desired result. C. It is too difficult to put into practice. D. It helps to cope with new technology. 9. Why do workers without degrees have less access to retraining? A. They are unwilling to switch occupations. B. They are considered unworthy of investment. C. They are confident to help themselves out of danger. D. They are under little threat posed by new technology. 10. What does the underlined word “redundant” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A. unnecessary. B. unsatisfactory. C. unskilled. D. unrewarding. 11. Which of the following does the writer agree with? A. Night schools will narrow the skill gap between workers. B. More importance should be attached to retraining workers. C. Lower-skilled workers deserve more chances of retraining. D. Workers’ computer skills should be enhanced without delay. 【答案】8. B 9. B 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了新科技下劳动力技能提升存在的问题及建议。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“In the fog of uncertainty about how new technology will change the way we work, policymakers around the world say confidently that we will need to upskill the workforce in order to cope. The view sounds rather sensible: if computers are growing smarter, humans will need to learn to use them or be replaced by them.(在关于新技术将如何改变我们工作方式的不确定性迷雾中，世界各地的政策制定者自信地表示，我们需要提高劳动力的技能以应对挑战。这种观点听起来相当合理：如果计算机变得越来越智能，人类将需要学会使用它们，否则就会被它们取代)”以及“But the truth is, the people who are being "upskilled" in today's economy are the ones who need it the least.(但事实是，在当今的经济中，那些正在接受‘技能提升’的人恰恰是最不需要它的人)”可知，政策制定者认为需提升劳动力技能以应对新技术，但现实是高技能者更易获得培训，低技能者被忽视，说明该政策未达预期效果。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第二段“Research shows that workers with degrees are over three times more likely to participate in training as adults than workers with no qualifications. That creates a virtuous circle for those who did well at school, and a vicious circle for those who did not.(研究表明，有学位的工人作为成年人参加培训的可能性是没有学位的工人的三倍多。这对那些在学校表现好的人来说是一个良性循环，而对那些表现不好的人来说则是一个恶性循环。)”以及第三段中“Employers also invest in these workers. In the UK, a surprising number of employers send their senior managers to business schools. It is no good blaming employers for directing investments at their highly-skilled workers. They are simply aiming for the highest return they can get. (雇主也会对这些员工进行投资。在英国，有相当多的雇主会派遣其高层管理人员去商学院深造。不能把这种行为归咎于雇主，他们这样做只是在寻求能获得最大收益的途径。)”可知，没有学位的工人获得再培训的机会较少，因为他们被认为不值得投资。故选B。 【10题详解】 词义猜测题。 根据第三段“However, the trouble is, when the computer makes your job easier one day, it might make it redundant the next.(然而，麻烦的是，当电脑有一天让你的工作变得更轻松时，第二天它可能会让它变得_____。)”以及后文“Many of those affected by automation will need to switch occupations, or even industries.(许多受自动化影响的人将需要转换职业，甚至行业)”可知，当电脑让工作变得更轻松时，它可能会让这份工作变得不再需要，因为自动化可能会导致某些工作被取代。因此，“redundant”在此处的意思是“不必要的”。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。 根据最后一段“But in all already unequal world, continuing to reserve all the lifeboats for the better-off would be a dangerous mistake.(但在一个已经不平等的世界里，继续把所有的救生艇都留给富人将是一个危险的错误)”以及前文提到的低技能工人获得再培训的机会较少，可以推断出作者认为应该更加重视对低技能工人的再培训。故选C。 D Recent research suggests that people tend to overstate how critically they will be viewed if they reveal negative information about themselves to others. “People likely expect harsher judgment than they will in fact receive.” said behavioral scientist Nick Epley at Cornell University, who conducted the research with his colleagues. In two experiments involving more than 2500 participants, potential secret-revealers anticipated that they would be judged more negatively by recipients of their secrets than they were judged in actuality. In one experiment, people were asked to get to know one another through a conversation. Pairs of participants answered and discussed relatively intimate questions with each other, such as their favorite memories, what they dream about doing in the future. Researchers instructed one participant in each pair to lie about a question, specifically one regarding a time they had cried, and to keep their dishonesty secret from the other person. The partner who had lied subsequently indicated their expectations of the other person’s impression of them if they were to reveal this secret. Then researchers told them to actually reveal their lie. Finally, recipients of this revelation indicated their evaluations of their conversation partner. Results suggested that recipients’ evaluations were consistently less negative than revealer’s expectations. The findings are not limited to artificially created secrets in laboratory contexts or to revelations among strangers. Another experiment suggests participants also have false expectations when they consider sharing real secrets in close relationships. They overestimated how negatively they would be judged in both close and distant relationships. Why do people have such pessimistic expectations? Part of the reason is that potential revealers tend to focus on the negative aspects of what they are conveying and don’t fully realize that such revelations come with such positive attributes as honesty and trust, too. “When people in our experiments shared their secret, they reported feeling significantly better afterward.” Nick Epley said, “Indeed, our results suggest that people’s mistaken beliefs may create a misplaced barrier to greater transparency in relationships, whereas opening up can benefit one’s well-being.” 12. Where can the text be found? A. In science fiction. B. In a psychology journal. C. In a research paper. D. In a linguistic magazine. 13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Research background. B. Supporting theory. C. Further explanation. D. Experimental procedure. 14. What’s Nick Epley’s attitude to opening up? A. Favorable. B. Critical. C. Cautious. D. Doubtful. 15. What is the main idea of the text? A. Secrets get in the way of happiness. B. Lies give birth to negative relationship. C. Overreaction leads to pessimistic expectations. D. Overestimated judgment lies beneath keeping secrets. 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究表明，人们在透露个人秘密时，往往高估了他人会给予的负面评价。通过两项涉及2500多名参与者的实验发现，当人们披露私密或负面信息时，他们预期会受到比实际情况更严厉的评判。研究指出，这些错误认知在人际关系中形成了不必要的透明障碍，而实际上，敞开心扉分享秘密不仅能提升个人幸福感，还有助于增进关系。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Recent research suggests that people tend to overstate how critically they will be viewed if they reveal negative information about themselves to others. “People likely expect harsher judgment than they will in fact receive.” said behavioral scientist Nick Epley at Cornell University, who conducted the research with his colleagues.(最近的研究表明，人们往往高估了向他人透露自身负面信息后可能受到的批评程度。Cornell大学的行为科学家Nick Epley与同事共同开展的研究指出：“人们预期的评判可能比实际接收到的更为严厉。”)”可知，本文主要讨论的是心理学实验和研究结果，涉及人类行为、心理预期和人际关系。因此这种内容通常出现在心理学期刊中。故选B。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“In one experiment, people were asked to get to know one another through a conversation. Pairs of participants answered and discussed relatively intimate questions with each other, such as their favorite memories, what they dream about doing in the future. Researchers instructed one participant in each pair to lie about a question, specifically one regarding a time they had cried, and to keep their dishonesty secret from the other person. The partner who had lied subsequently indicated their expectations of the other person’s impression of them if they were to reveal this secret. Then researchers told them to actually reveal their lie. Finally, recipients of this revelation indicated their evaluations of their conversation partner. Results suggested that recipients’ evaluations were consistently less negative than revealer’s expectations.(其中一项实验要求参与者通过对话互相了解。每组两人需回答并讨论相对私密的问题，例如“最难忘的回忆”或“未来想做的事”。研究人员指示每组中的一人在某个问题（尤其是关于“哭泣经历”的问题）上撒谎，并要求其对另一人隐瞒这一谎言。随后，撒谎者需要预测如果坦白真相，对方会如何看待自己。然后，研究者要求他们揭示谎言。最后，秘密的接收者则需评价对话伙伴。结果显示，接收者的评价始终比揭露者的预期更为积极。)”可知，本段详细描述了实验的设计、步骤和过程，包括参与者如何被要求撒谎、如何揭示秘密以及如何评价对方，这些内容都属于实验过程。故选D。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Nick Epley said, “Indeed, our results suggest that people’s mistaken beliefs may create a misplaced barrier to greater transparency in relationships, whereas opening up can benefit one’s well-being.”(Nick Epley说道：“事实上，我们的研究表明，人们对他人反应的错误认知可能成为阻碍人际关系透明化的错误障碍，而敞开心扉反而有益于身心健康。”)”可知，Nick Epley认为而敞开心扉有益于身心健康，因此他对“敞开心扉”持支持的态度，认为它有助于改善人际关系和心理健康。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Recent research suggests that people tend to overstate how critically they will be viewed if they reveal negative information about themselves to others. “People likely expect harsher judgment than they will in fact receive.” said behavioral scientist Nick Epley at Cornell University, who conducted the research with his colleagues. (最近的研究表明，人们往往高估了向他人透露自身负面信息后可能受到的批评程度。Cornell大学的行为科学家Nick Epley与同事共同开展的研究指出：“人们预期的评判可能比实际接收到的更为严厉。”)”和第二段“In two experiments involving more than 2500 participants, potential secret-revealers anticipated that they would be judged more negatively by recipients of their secrets than they were judged in actuality.(在两项涉及2500多名参与者的实验中，潜在的秘密揭露者预计自己会因透露秘密而受到更负面的评价，但实际结果却比他们预想的要温和。)”可知，文章主要讲述了人们往往高估了他人对自己负面信息的评判，这种误解可能导致保守秘密或不愿坦诚相待。因此，D项“对评价的过高估计是保守秘密的根源”符合文章主题，概括全文内容。故填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。 In today’s distraction-filled world, procrastination is a common challenge that can hinder productivity and success, and it can negatively impact our well-being. Here are the strategies that may help individuals stop procrastinating and achieve their goals. ● Develop self-sympathy Learning to cultivate self-sympathy by treating yourself with kindness and understanding, especially when facing setbacks or challenges, can help reduce the fear and anxiety that worsen procrastination. ____16____ which can fuel procrastination and negatively impact self-esteem. ● ____17____ Use mindfulness and compassion to challenge perfectionistic tendencies and adopt a growth mindset focused on learning and improvement rather than perfect execution. Accept that imperfection is a natural part of the creative process and prioritize your progress over perfection. ● Set clear and mindful goals Establish clear goals for each task or project. ____18____, making it easier to start and stay focused on tasks. These goals need to be realistic, and they should take your abilities and time constraints into account. ● Prioritize tasks Prioritize tasks based on their importance and urgency. Focus on high-priority tasks first to ensure that essential work gets done efficiently. ____19____, it can be helpful to focus on another easier task to keep you motivated, build your confidence, and then move onto the more difficult task. ● Minimize distractions Identify and minimize potential distractions in your environment, such as turning off notifications, setting boundaries with colleagues, or using website blockers. ____20____. Consistency and persistence are key to implementing these strategies effectively. Experiment with different approaches to find what works best for you, and be patient with yourself as you develop new habits and override old tendencies. A. Address perfectionism B. Avoid severe self-criticism C. They provide clarity and direction D. Besides, learn to be kind to yourself E. The burden will weigh heavily on you F. However, if an essential task is proving to be a block G. Create a dedicated workplace beneficial to focus and productivity 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. C 19. F 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了在充满干扰的世界中，人们如何克服拖延，通过培养自我同情、应对完美主义、设定明确目标、优先排序任务和减少干扰等策略来实现目标。 【16题详解】 上文“Learning to cultivate self-sympathy by treating yourself with kindness and understanding, especially when facing setbacks or challenges, can help reduce the fear and anxiety that worsen procrastination.(学会通过友善和理解来培养自我同情，尤其是在面对挫折或挑战时，这有助于减少加剧拖延的恐惧和焦虑)”说明要学会自我同情，减少恐惧和焦虑。空处和前文为因果关系，需解释“恐惧和焦虑”的来源。B项“避免严厉的自我批评”符合句意，与后文“which can fuel procrastination”中的which形成指代（严厉批评会加剧拖延），且“self-criticism”与“self-sympathy”形成对比，符合逻辑。故选B。 【17题详解】 下文“Use mindfulness and compassion to challenge perfectionistic tendencies and adopt a growth mindset focused on learning and improvement rather than perfect execution. Accept that imperfection is a natural part of the creative process and prioritize your progress over perfection.(运用正念和同情心来挑战完美主义倾向，并培养一种注重学习和改进而非完美执行的增长型思维。接受不完美是创造过程中自然的一部分，并将你的进步置于完美之上)”说明本段主要讲的是要解决完美主义问题。空处为段落小标题，需要概括段落主旨。所以A项“解决完美主义”符合语境。故选A。 【18题详解】 上文“Establish clear goals for each task or project.(为每项任务或项目设定明确的目标)”说明要为任务或项目设定明确的目标。空处和前文为解释关系，C项“它们提供清晰性和方向”符合语境，该项中的“they”指代前文中的“goals”，“clarity and direction”具体说明目标如何帮助专注，符合顺接逻辑。故选C。 【19题详解】 上文“Focus on high-priority tasks first to ensure that essential work gets done efficiently.(首先关注高优先级任务，以确保重要工作能够高效完成)”说明要优先处理高优先级任务。下文“it can be helpful to focus on another easier task to keep you motivated, build your confidence, and then move onto the more difficult task.(专注于另一个更容易的任务可能会对你有所帮助，这能让你保持动力，建立信心，然后再转向更困难的任务)”说明如果遇到困难任务，可以转向更容易的任务。空处与上文为转折关系，并且成为下文的条件。所以F项“然而，如果一项重要任务被证明是一个障碍”符合语境。该项中的however表转折，“a block”引出后文应对策略，逻辑衔接紧密。故选F。 【20题详解】 上文“Identify and minimize potential distractions in your environment, such as turning off notifications, setting boundaries with colleagues, or using website blockers.(识别并尽量减少环境中潜在的干扰，例如关闭通知、与同事设定界限或使用网站拦截器)”说明要识别并尽量减少潜在的干扰。空处和前文为顺接关系，说明减少干扰的其他方法。G项“创造一个有利于专注和工作效率的专用工作场所”符合语境。该项中的“dedicated workplace”是减少干扰的具体手段，与上文中的“turning off notifications”和“website blockers”等措施并列，符合段落主题。故选G。 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Nino Miami, a skilled and passionate barber, has built a reputation for himself as one of the best barbers in Reggio Calabria, Italy. Known for his ____21____skills in creating perfect short cuts and stylish beards, Nino Miami’s ____22____to success began at the age of twelve when he first ____23____ a pair of scissors. Years later, he left his beloved hometown for Miami, where he spent several years ____24____his skills in the art of haircuts. He quickly gained fame and became a ____25____ hairdresser. He also ____26____ his knowledge and experience by working in other countries throughout the Americas. With every new experience, Nino Miami grew in his craft, perfecting his skill set. ____27____the opportunities that presented themselves, Nino Miami remained committed to his philosophy of doing one thing and doing it well. He focused ____28____ on creating men’s haircuts and ____29____at this one particular skill. Nino Miami’s devotion to his craft _____30_____, and his reputation grew to the point where he was invited to_____31_____with a famous barbershop in New York. Nino Miami accepted the ____32____ and quickly found himself working alongside Lello Guida, the owner of the vintage barbershop. His work was so impressive that he _____33_____seasons contracts to continue working there. For Nino Miami, the key to success is never to _____34_____learning and improving. Today, he is still on the road, _____35_____ to continue growing and developing his skills. 21. A. abnormal B. exceptional C. rich D. prior 22. A. journey B. tournament C. profile D. labor 23. A. put up B. weighed up C. picked up D. hung up 24. A. inquiring B. anticipating C. qualifying D. improving 25. A. respective B. sensible C. trusted D. concrete 26. A. conveyed B. expanded C. seized D. drilled 27. A. Inspired by B. In addition to C. Due to D. Instead of 28. A. solely B. hardly C. commercially D. concisely 29. A. jumping B. pointing C. checking D. excelling 30. A. took over B. paid off C. balanced back D. kept up 31. A. cooperate B. negotiate C. empathize D. compete 32. A. offer B. gift C. kindness D. assumption 33. A. broke B. secured C. drafted D. fulfilled 34. A. criticize B. resign C. oppose D. cease 35. A. keeping B. subjective C. relevant D. reluctant 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了Nino Miami这位理发师的成长历程和成功之路。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他凭借卓越的创造完美短发和时尚胡须的技能而闻名，Nino Miami迈向成功之旅始于他十二岁时第一次拿起一把剪刀。A. abnormal异常的；B. exceptional卓越的；C. rich丰富的；D. prior先前的。根据前文“a reputation for himself as one of the best barbers in Reggio Calabria, Italy.”可知，他是意大利最好的理发师之一，因此他有着卓越的剪发技能。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. journey旅程；B. tournament比赛；C. profile简介；D. labor劳动。根据后文“began at the age of twelve when he first ____3____ a pair of scissors.”可知，这里说Nino Miami从十二岁开始走向成功的过程，故用“journey”来比喻这个过程就像一段旅程，“成功之旅”意为the journey to success。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：同上。A. put up张贴；B. weighed up权衡；C. picked up拿起；D. hung up挂断。根据前文“Nino Miami, a skilled and passionate barber”可知，Nino Miami是一个杰出的理发师，因此他的成功之旅是从他十二岁时第一次拿起剪刀，开始接触理发这个技能。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：多年后，他离开心爱的家乡去了Miami，在那里花了数年时间提高他的理发技艺。A. inquiring询问；B. anticipating预期；C. qualifying使具有资格；D. improving提高。根据后文“He quickly gained fame”可知，他迅速变得出名，因此是去Miami花了数几年提高自己的剪发技能。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他很快成名，成为了一名受到信赖的理发师。A. respective各自的；B. sensible明智的；C. trusted被信赖的；D. concrete具体的。根据前文“He quickly gained fame” 可知，他迅速变得出名，技艺高超，因此成为了一名被信赖的理发师。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他还通过在美洲其他国家工作拓展自己的知识和经验。A. conveyed传达；B. expanded扩展，拓展；C. seized抓住；D. drilled训练。根据后文“by working in other countries throughout the Americas.”可知，在其他国家工作会让他的知识经验得到扩展。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查介词短语词义辨析。句意：受到机会的鼓舞，Nino Miami仍然坚持自己的哲学：只做一件事，并把它做好。A. Inspired by受……鼓舞；B. In addition to除……之外；C. Due to由于；D. Instead of而不是。根据空后“the opportunities that presented themselves”可知，机会出现激励着他，使他坚持自己的理念，因此是受到机会的鼓舞。故选A。 28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他只专注于打造男士发型，并擅长这一特定技能。A. solely仅仅，只；B. hardly几乎不；C. commercially商业地；D. concisely简洁地。根据前文“Nino Miami remained committed to his philosophy of doing one thing and doing it well.”可知，他的哲学理念就是：只做一件事，并把它做好，因此他只专注于男士发型。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. jumping跳跃；B. pointing指向；C. checking检查；D. excelling擅长。根据前文“He focused ____8____ on creating men’s haircuts”可知，他只专注于男士发型，并在这一特定技能上做到擅长此技能。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：Nino Miami对工艺投入得到了回报，他的名声越来越大，大到一个纽约著名的理发店邀请他与其合作。A. took over接管；B. paid off得到回报，还清；C. balanced back平衡回来；D. kept up保持。根据后文“he was invited to____11____with a famous barbershop in New York.”可知，他被受邀与纽约的一个著名理发店合作，因此他的投入得到了回报，名声变大了。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. cooperate合作；B. negotiate协商；C. empathize共情；D. compete竞争。根据后文“Nino Miami accepted the ___12___ and quickly found himself working alongside Lello Guida, the owner of the vintage barbershop.”可知，Nino Miami与最好的理发店老板Lello Guida一起工作，因此他是被邀请与其合作。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Nino Miami接受了这个邀请，并很快发现自己与最好的理发店的老板Lello Guida一起工作。A. offer提议，邀请；B. gift礼物；C. kindness善意；D. assumption假设。根据前文“he was invited to____11____with a famous barbershop in New York”可知，Nino Miami被邀请与其合作，因此他接受了这个邀请。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。他的工作非常出色，获得了多季继续在那里工作的合同。A. broke打破；B. secured获得；C. drafted起草；D. fulfilled履行。根据前文“His work was so impressive”可知，他的工作非常出色，因此获得了多季合同，可以继续在那里工作。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：对Nino Miami来说，成功的关键是永远不要停止学习和进步。A. criticize批评；B. resign辞职；C. oppose反对；D. cease停止。根据前文“the key to success”可知，成功的关键就在于要不断学习，因此不要停止学习和进步。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：今天，他仍在路上，保持继续成长和发展自己的技能。A. keeping适于贮藏的；B. subjective主观的；C. relevant相关的；D. reluctant不情愿的。根据前文“For Nino Miami, the key to success is never to ____14____learning and improving.”可知，Nino Miami认为，成功的关键就在于要不断学习，因此直到现在，他仍然保持着不断成长和发展技能的这一状态中。故选A。 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。 As British audiences are eagerly awaiting the new season of Clarkson’s Farm, ____36____ increasing number of Chinese audiences are paying close attention to the day-to-day goings-on at a farm in Hangzhou, ____37____ Became a Farmer Season 2, a hit farming-focused reality show available for streaming on iQIYI, is being made. ____38____ the British documentary starting Jeremy Clarkson, an influential host and journalist, Become a Farmer casts 10 Gen-Z male artists who are musicians or actors selected from over 200 ____39____ (apply) in 2022. It follows the group devoted to ploughing, digging ditches, sowing seeds, fertilizing, making greenhouses and much more. First of its kind in the country, the show was ____40____ (initial) doubted as an attention-seeking stunt (喷头), but it soon proved to audiences that they were mistaken. Many audience members call it a sincere production that reveals the hardships of farming ____41____ offers a glimpse into the status quo of China’s agricultural industry. Many more viewers, especially those ____42____ (battle) anxiety and pressure at school and work, find the show or farming itself therapeutic (使人放松的). Not only is Become a Farmer recommended for ____43____ (it) immense emotional value but it is also praised for raising public awareness about the country’s agriculture and farmers’ livelihoods. “I hope this show will let more people understand the value of farming and the hardships of farmers and therefore grow willing ____44____ (pay) good prices for quality agricultural products.” Zhu Yi, an associate professor at China Agricultural University, ____45____ (write) in a Weibo post on Sept 23rd. 【答案】36. an 37. where 38. Unlike 39. applicants 40. initially 41. and 42. battling 43. its 44. to pay 45. wrote 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了《种地吧》这一档节目的具体信息。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：随着英国观众热切期待《克拉克森的农场》新一季的到来，越来越多的中国观众也开始密切关注杭州一座农场的日常运作，在那里，一档名为《种地吧》第二季的热门农业主题真人秀正在制作中，该节目可在爱奇艺上观看。a number of“许多”，空后increasing起始音为元音，用不定冠词an，an increasing number of意为“越来越多”，故填an。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：同上。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为a farm in Hangzhou，在定语从句中作地点状语，故应用where引导，故填where。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：与由颇具影响力的主持人兼记者杰里米・克拉克森主演的英国纪录片不同，《种地吧》在2022年从200多名申请者中选拔了10位身为歌手或演员的Z世代男性艺人。此处意为“与……不同，不像……”，应用介词unlike，此处位于句首，首字母应大写，故填Unlike。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。此处意为“申请者”，故应用名词applicant在句中作宾语，且空前有数词200，故应用名词的复数形式，故填applicants。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：作为国内首档此类节目，它最初被质疑为吸引眼球的噱头，但很快证明观众的怀疑是错误的。此处修饰动词was doubted，故应用副词initially“起初，一开始”作状语，故填initially。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：许多观众称这是一部真诚的作品，既展现了务农的艰辛，又揭示了中国农业现状的一角。此处作连词，连接前后reveals和offers两个动词在定语从句中作谓语，且为递进关系，表示“既……又……”，故应用连词and，故填and。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：更多的观众，尤其是那些在学业和工作中与焦虑和压力作斗争的人，发现这档节目或务农本身具有疗愈效果。此处作定语，修饰those，those与battle之间为逻辑上的主动关系，故应用现在分词作后置定语，故填battling。 【43题详解】 考查形容词性物主代词。句意：《种地吧》不仅因其巨大的情感价值被推荐，还因提高了公众对国家农业和农民生计的认识而受到赞誉。此处意为“它的”，指代前文的“Become a Farmer”的所有格，故应用形容词性物主代词its作定语，修饰名词短语immense emotional value，故填its。 【44题详解】 考查不定式。句意：“我希望这个节目能让更多人理解务农的价值和农民的艰辛，从而愿意支付优质农产品的好价格。”中国农业大学副教授朱毅在9月23日的微博帖子中写道。此处意为“变得愿意做某事”，表达为grow willing to do sth.，故应用不定式，故填to pay。 【45题详解】 考查时态。句意：同上。此处作谓语动词，主语为Zhu Yi，与write之间为主动关系，且根据时间状语on Sept 23rd可知，此处应用一般过去时，故填wrote。 第四部分 课本基础知识运用（共两节，满分15分） 第一节（共10题；每小题1分，满分10分） 用本学期所学语段中的原词填空。 A 用本学期所学语段中的原词填空。 Through the work we do, our goals can be ____46____ and our personal dreams achieved. All of us have had dreams of one kind or another and work often enables us to ____47____ those dreams. Henry David Thoreau said, “… if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success ____48____ in common hours.” Yang Liwei, for example, driven by his ____49____ for flying, became a pilot and then China’s first astronaut in space. Wherever our interests may lie and whatever our career choices might be, work allows us the opportunity to be ____50____ in something we are fond of, and consequently, it can give us a sense of achievement and satisfaction. 【答案】46. attained 47. pursue 48. unexpected 49. passion 50. engaged 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了工作的意义。 【46题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：通过我们所做的工作，我们可以实现我们的目标，实现我们的个人梦想。空处作谓语，根据句意可知，此处表示“实现”，使用动词attain，与主语our goals之间为被动关系，且空前有can be，所以此处使用过去分词形式。故填attained。 【47题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：我们所有人都曾有过这样或那样的梦想，而工作往往能让我们追寻这些梦想。固定搭配enable sb to do sth意为“使某人能够做某事”，所以此处使用动词原形，根据句意可知，此处表示“追求”，使用动词pursue。故填pursue。 【48题详解】 考查形容词。句意：Henry David Thoreau曾说：“…… 一个人若自信地朝着梦想的方向前进，努力过自己想象中的生活，就会在平凡时刻遇见意想不到的成功。”此处为形容词作定语修饰名词success，根据句意可知，此处表示“意想不到的”，使用形容词unexpected。故填unexpected。 【49题详解】 考查名词。句意：例如，杨利伟，出于对飞行的热爱，成为了一名飞行员，后来成为中国第一位进入太空的宇航员。空处为名词作宾语，根据句意可知，此处表示“热爱”，使用名词passion，且为不可数名词。故填passion。 【50题详解】 考查形容词。句意：无论我们的兴趣在哪里，无论我们的职业选择是什么，工作都让我们有机会参与到我们喜欢的事情中，因此，它可以给我们一种成就感和满足感。空处为形容词作表语，根据句意可知，此处表示“参与的”，使用形容词engaged。故填engaged。 B 用本学期所学语段中的原词填空。 So, how can you proceed? Firstly, lifelong learning is an attitude. Lifelong learners are those who have an open mind. Be ____51____ and make yourself open to new knowledge and ideas. Do not criticize them or ____52____them simply because they differ from what you know or believe. At the same time, you need to develop ____53____thinking skills so that you do not blindly accept new ideas. Instead, you should inquire further to assess the truth of what you are being told. Secondly, take advantage of opportunities for lifelong learning — for example, you could ____54____ online and subscribe to e-learning courses, which have become ____55____ popular in recent years. You could also visit the local library, where the resources are rich and diverse. 【答案】51. objective 52. reject 53. critical 54. register 55. increasingly 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何推进终身学习。 【51题详解】 考查形容词。句意：要客观，并让自己对新的知识和新的观念保持开放的态度。根据课文内容可知，此处意为“客观的”，故应用形容词objective在句中作表语，故填objective。 【52题详解】 考查动词。句意：不要仅仅因为它们与你已知或相信的事物不同就对它们进行批评或排斥它们。根据课文内容可知，此处意为“拒绝，排斥”，故应用动词reject在句中作谓语动词，且前文为助动词Do not，故此处应用动词原形，故填reject。 【53题详解】 考查形容词。句意：同时，你需要培养批判性思维能力，这样你就不会盲目地接受新观点。根据课文内容可知，此处意为“批判性思维”，故应用形容词“critical”在句中作定语，修饰名词thinking skills，故填critical。 【54题详解】 考查动词。句意：其次，要利用终身学习的机会——例如，你可以在线注册，并订阅电子学习课程，这些课程近年来已经变得越来越流行。根据课文内容可知，此处意为“在线注册”，故应用动词“register”在句中作谓语动词，且空前为情态动词could，故此处应用动词原形，故填register。 【55题详解】 考查副词。句意同上。根据课文内容可知，此处意为“越来越流行”，故应用副词“increasingly”在句中作状语，修饰形容词popular，故填increasingly。 第二节（共5题：每小题1分，满分5分） 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。 56. It has created thousands of local jobs, many of ______ need people with a knowledge of Chinese. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】which 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：它创造了成千上万的本地就业机会，其中许多工作需要懂中文的人。逗号后为非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词“thousands of local jobs”，在从句中作介词of的宾语，且先行词指物，用which引导定语从句。故填which。 57. Leon graduated after demonstrating the appropriate level of understanding and technical ______ (competent). （所给词的适当形式填空） 【答案】competence##competency 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：Leon 在展现出适当水平的理解力和技术能力后毕业了。此处在句中作介词of的宾语，故应用名词competence/competency，表示“能力”。故填competence/competency。 58. It ______ (anticipate) that such changes are likely to include a more automated workplace. （所给词的适当形式填空） 【答案】is anticipated 【解析】 【详解】考查时态和语态。句意：据估计，这些变化可能包括工作场所的进一步自动化。此处在句中作谓语动词，anticipate与主语it（指代that引导的句子）之间为被动关系，且根据后文的are可知，此处应用一般现在时。故填is anticipated。 59. No sooner had I begun to understand how British people communicate ________ it was time to head back home. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】than 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型。句意：我刚开始了解英国人如何交流，就到了回家的时间了。根据“No sooner had I begun to understand how British people communicate”可知，此处为固定句型“no sooner...than...”，表示“一……就……”，引导时间状语从句。故填than。 60. But I know Jimmy will meet me here if he’s alive, for he always was the truest and most ____ (rely) fellow in the world. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】reliable 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：但我知道，如果吉米还活着，他一定会来这里见我，因为他一直是世界上最真诚、最可靠的人。此处为形容词作定语，与形容词“truest”并列，共同修饰名词fellow，rely的形容词为reliable表示“可靠的”，符合语境。故填reliable。 第五部分写作（满分25分） 61. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段话，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Holidays are not necessarily for fun or rest. Doing something meaningful can also gain special pleasure. When the final bell rang, the students were reminded that there was no school on Monday—the Labor Day. “Enjoy your extra day off” said the teacher to her class. An extra day off unsuited Kayla just fine. She loved breaks. She wanted to go out to play with her friends. When the school bus dropped Kayla off, she ran into the house happily. “How was school, Kayla?” asked her mom. “It was great, Mom. I am excited about no school on Monday.” “You just started back to school two weeks ago. Already in need of a break, huh?” asked Kayla’s mom with a laugh. Kayla slept in the next morning. Saturday was her favorite day of the week. I trained most of the day, so Kayla enjoyed playing videogames inside. On Sunday, her friends came over and they played basketball for several hours. Then it was Labor Day, you know, the extra day off that Kayla was so looking forward to. But Kayla was awakened early that morning by her dad. He told Kayla that in honor of Labor Day, the family would be cleaning both inside and outside the house. Kayla couldn’t believe it. This was a holiday. A day when she was supposed to be enjoying freshly squeezed lemonade while playing in her tree house. As Kayla wiped here yes, she began to wonder if this was just a bad dream. “Kayla, your breakfast is ready. We have a lot of work to do today. Let’s get a move on,” said Kayla’s mom. As she sat down at the kitchen table, Kayla asked her parents， “Are you serious about working today? Isn’t Labor Day a holiday?” “Yes, Kayla. It is,” replied her dad. “But your mom and I thought working hard today would make you appreciate why Labor Day was observed in the first place.” 注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 At first Kayla felt disappointed at her parents’ plan for the holiday. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ But things began to change as she was doing the chores. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: At first, Kayla felt disappointed at her parents' plan for the holiday. How eagerly she wanted to go to out to play with her friends! She was against the annoying plan from the bottom of her heart, but she had no choice. First, Kayla was arranged to wash the breakfast dishes. After that, she was asked to give their puppy a bath. She knew it was a hard task, which needed a lot of tiring, careful and patient work. She has begun the work with great unwillingness. Paragraph 2: But things began to change as she was doing the chores. Brushing the puppy, she found it was a lot of fun with so many soap bubbles. Then it was on to yard work where Kayla helped to pick up sticks. She pretended the small sticks were basketballs, and shot them into a large trash can. So the work was done with great pleasure. Kayla felt proud to see how much better the yard looked. When she finished her meaningful chores, Kayla enjoyed relaxing in her tree house. The lemonade tasted wonderful after a hard day of work. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Kayla不喜欢做家务，但是劳动节的时候，父亲却说为了庆祝劳动节，要打扫屋子。Kayla一开始感到失望，但是在做家务的过程中逐渐获得了快乐。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“起初，Kayla对父母的假期计划感到失望”可知，第一段可描写Kayla内心对这个计划的看法，她虽然反对，但是也别无选择。 ②由第二段首句内容“但当她做家务时，情况开始发生变化”可知，第二段可描写Kayla在做家务过程中的感受，她发现了做家务的乐趣，觉得做家务有意义。 2.续写线索：感到失望——别无选择——开始做家务——发现乐趣——愉快完成——Kayla感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①反对：be against/be opposed to ②开始：begin/start ③完成：finish/complete 情绪类 ①快乐：pleasure/joy ②困难：hard/tough 【点睛】[高分句型1] She knew it was a hard task, which needed a lot of tiring, careful and patient work. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] When she finished her meaningful chores, Kayla enjoyed relaxing in her tree house. (运用了when引导时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$