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孝感高中2024级高一年级
英 语 试 题
本卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At school. B. At home. C. In a restaurant.
【答案】B
【解析】
原文】W: What are you doing here, Steve?
M: I’m cooking.
W: Why are you cooking now? It’s two o’clock in the morning.
M: Well, I’m really hungry.
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How many days does the museum open every week?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: When does the James hall transport museum open?
M: It opens at eight am and closes at five pm, but only Tuesday to Friday.
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What did the woman do on Thursday?
A. She ate a cake. B. She looked after her mum. C. She played with her mum.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: What did you do on Thursday?
W: Well, we had a cake after we came home from school. Then we played quietly because mum had a headache.
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What does the man think of Seoul?
A. It is a wonderful city. B. It makes him feel bored. C. The weather there is cool.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: So you’re from South Korea?
M: Yeah, I’m from Seoul.
W: That’s cool. What’s Seoul like? I’ve always wanted to go there one day.
M: It’s really nice. It’s a very exciting city. You would never think it boring.
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What is the man doing?
A. Telling a story. B. Listening to music. C. Reading a book.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Charlie, what are you doing?
M: I’m reading a biography.
W: Who’s it about?
M: Bob Dylan, a famous American musician. It’s great. I’ve learned a lot of his interesting experiences from it.
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,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What did the woman get in her Spanish class?
A. C. B. F. C. A.
7 Which class does the woman like best?
A. Math. B. English. C. History.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【解析】
【原文】M: I guess that you didn’t do well in some of your classes.
W: Well, my English teacher is so boring.
M: In other words, you’re not doing so well in English.
W: Ah, a C.
M: Oh, well, how are you doing in your Spanish class? You said you liked that one.
W: Well, I do, but I have problems understanding all those grammar rules. I get them all mixed up in my head. I got an F.
M: Oh, poor girl. And what about your math?
W: Ah, it’s a piece of cake.
M: Good. And how are you doing in history?
W: Oh, that’s my favorite class. Mr Jones is always passing out candy if you know the answers to his questions.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What is the man’s job?
A. A public speaker. B. A DJ. C. A music teacher.
9. What might surprise Sarah’s parents?
A. The man’s education. B. The man’s hairstyle. C. The man’s dressing style.
10. What do we know about the man?
A. He is always outgoing. B. He will continue to study. C. He is worried about the meeting.
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. C
【解析】
【原文】W: How do you feel about meeting Sarah’s parents?
M: I’m worried about making a bad impression. I find it difficult to get along with people straight away.
W: But you’re a DJ, aren’t you?
M: Yeah, but it’s easy for me to hide behind my music desk at work. I’m not very good at making conversations in public.
W: What are you most nervous about?
M: Well, I gave up studying to become a DJ, and I don’t think Sarah’s parents will be satisfied with that. Also, I changed my hairstyle last week, and they’ll probably be shocked by that.
W: How are you going to try and make a good impression?
M: Well, I’m going to wear smart clothes and I’ll take her mom some flowers.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. Who introduced Laura to the woman?
A. The man. B. Ian. C. A singer.
12. What does Laura look like?
A. She is tall and a little fat. B. She is short with green eyes. C. She is short with brown hair.
13. When did Laura win the writing competition?
A. In September. B. In July. C. In January.
【答案】11. B 12. B 13. C
【解析】
【原文】W: The party was great yesterday, wasn’t it?
M: Yes I really enjoyed it. The music was great and the food was excellent.
W: The people were interesting too. Ian introduced me to Laura Singer. Did you meet her?
M: I don’t think so. Can you give a description of her?
W: She’s short and slim, with dark black hair and green eyes. She was in a blue dress yesterday.
M: And what is she like?
W: She’s outgoing, athletic and independent. Her kindness impressed me greatly. She traveled to New Zealand and Africa.
M: Really? That’s so impressive.
W: And that’s not all. In January she won the national writing competition, and next September she is going to Columbia University to study creative writing.
M: I’d love to meet her.
W: Well, we’re thinking of going to the cinema tomorrow. Why not join us?
M: Sure, that’d be great.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. What does the man want to look for?
A. The lift. B. The washroom. C. The underground.
15. Where is the drugstore?
A. It is past the toilet. B. It is on the third floor. C. It is on the right of the road.
16. What difficulty did the man meet?
A. Language difference. B. Culture difference. C. Value difference.
17. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Colleagues. C. Strangers.
【答案】14. A 15. A 16. A 17. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Could you tell me where the lift is?
W: The what?
M: The lift. I need to get to the fifth floor for dinner.
W: Oh, the elevator, we call them elevators here.
M: Oh, okay.
W: They’re over there. You’re British, aren’t you?
M: Yes, and I am having difficulty with your language. I thought you spoke English.
W: We do. What trouble are you having?
M: Just now I asked where the chemist’s shop was. Of course, now I know it is called drug store here. I was told it was past the washroom, which we call a toilet on the first floor. So I went up to the first floor and was told it was the second floor.
W: That’s right. This is the first floor.
M: Well, where I come from, it’s the ground floor, and yesterday I took the underground, which you refer to as subway, and tomorrow I will have to hire a car, what you say “rent” and drive on the right of the road, the wrong side of the road.
W: We don’t drive on the wrong side, you do.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. What did Trevor Baylis invent in 1996?
A. The wind-up TV. B. The wind-up radio. C. The telephone-like shoes.
19. Which word can best describe Trevor Baylis?
A. Funny. B. Creative. C. Generous.
20. Where did Baylis get the idea of the telephone?
A. In a dream. B. On TV. C. Over the radio.
【答案】18. B 19. B 20. A
【解析】
【原文】M: How would you use a radio or a telephone if you had no electricity or batteries? These problems bothered British inventor Trevor Baylis, so in 1996 he invented a wind-up radio. It doesn’t need electricity or batteries. You wind it up by hand. It plays for about an hour, then you wind it up again. Today it’s produced in South Africa.
Apart from that, Baylis invented a mobile telephone that is powered by shoes. The shoes contain a small battery that is powered when you walk. This battery is connected to a mobile phone. These two simple inventions can contribute a lot to the modern communications among all parts of the world.
Baylis doesn’t have a university degree in engineering. In fact, he left high school before graduating. He just loves making things to help people. He never knows when the creative ideas will come to him. He got the idea for the radio while watching TV. The idea for the telephone came to him in a dream.
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
At Ynez Library, we are champions of curiosity. At its core, our mission for nearly four centuries has been to advance the learning, research, and pursuit of truth. Our efforts are motivated and powered by working collaboratively, embracing diverse perspectives, championing access, aiming for the extraordinary, and always leading with curiosity.
There are plenty of opportunities for visitors to experience our collections. Ynez ID holders may bring up to four guests into the library. For more details, click on the following icons (图标).
Visitors
Interested in using our libraries, but are not a Ynez student, faculty, alum, or staff? You’re in the right place.
Exhibits
Library exhibits tell the unique stories of our diverse and deep collections Many are open to the public.
Tours
Browse upcoming library tours. Some tours are open to the public; others are open to Ynez ID Holders and their guests.
Events
Many library events are open to the public, including academic meetings, forums, lectures, etc. Check Admittance information first.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Many of our libraries are home to rare and unique materials, which are available to all researchers.
• Our special collections are open to all without a fee, by appointment.
• Please contact the holding library to learn more about accessing their special collection items in person.
• Different libraries have different holdings, so you may want to start by using our search tools to find materials relevant to your research.
21. What does Ynez Library highlight in the first paragraph?
A. Its new changes. B. Its main values.
C. Its best achievements. D. Its working principles.
22. Which part should a person click on if he plans to attend a scientist’s speech?
A. Visitors. B. Exhibits. C. Tours. D. Events.
23. How can a researcher find the special holdings quickly in the library?
A. By paying a special fee. B. By visiting main libraries.
C. By locating them online. D. By appointing a librarian.
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文是Ynez图书馆的介绍,阐述了图书馆的使命和核心价值观及为访客提供的不同服务和活动,并说明了怎样接触特殊收藏。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“At Ynez Library, we are champions of curiosity. At its core, our mission for nearly four centuries has been to advance the learning, research, and pursuit of truth. Our efforts are motivated and powered by working collaboratively, embracing diverse perspectives, championing access, aiming for the extraordinary, and always leading with curiosity. (在伊内兹图书馆,我们是好奇心的捍卫者。近四个世纪以来,我们的核心使命一直是推动学习、研究和追求真理。我们努力受到合作的激励和推动,拥抱不同的观点,支持访问,以非凡为目标,并始终以好奇心为导向。)”可知, Ynez图书馆在第一段中强调的是它的核心价值观。故选B项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格中“Events”部分中“Many library events are open to the public, including academic meetings, forums, lectures, etc. Check Admittance information first. (图书馆的许多活动都对公众开放,包括学术会议、论坛、讲座等。先查一下准入信息。)”可知,如果一个人打算参加一位科学家的讲座,他应该点击 “Events” 部分。故选D项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据“SPECIAL COLLECTIONS”部分中第三个小黑点内容“Different libraries have different holdings, so you may want to start by using our search tools to find materials relevant to your research. (不同的图书馆有不同的馆藏,所以你可以先使用我们的搜索工具来查找与你的研究相关的资料。)”可知,研究人员可以通过在线搜索快速找到特殊收藏。故选C项。
B
I used to be anorexic (厌食的). I was bony, each of my rib bones jutted out, like ridges on my body, my head, which looked abnormally huge, was barely supported by my backbone.
It would take an hour for me to eat a spoon of food. Should I attempt to eat to please my parents or teachers, I would lock myself in the toilet and throw up the food. I looked pale and weak all the time because of the lack of food. My family members were anxious. They cried a lot.
It all started when a boy in my class called me “fat”. I was shocked and upset. I adopted an extremely strict diet and exercise routine. I lost 10 kg within three months and continued to lose more weight. I was absolutely crazy about losing even more weight. One day, my heart rate dropped and I was breathless. I almost lost my life. That was when I decided to turn my life around.
Looking good is extremely important to a teenager. We want to look a certain way so we can be popular and accepted. We are attracted by well-toned and sculpted bodies. Now, with social media, we have access to a pool of photographs of people, whose bodies and appearances we admire. Those images make us envious. We long to be like them.
We’re in danger when we start to hate the way we look and take drastic measures to attain the body we dream of having. These measures can lead to eating disorders, unrealistic and unhealthy exercise habits, low self-esteem and depression. Besides affecting the physical health, teenagers who are body conscious can also suffer from mental instability. They may fall into desperation, guilt and hopelessness if they are unable to keep up with their rigid exercise routines or eating habits. They can be emotionally fragile (脆弱的) too. They become sensitive to comments made by others. They are ashamed of the way they look. If you are currently experiencing these feelings, seek help before it is too late.
It is important to feel confident and positive about your image and not agree with man-made standards of beauty, which will change with time.
24. What led to the poor condition of the author?
A. Some illness. B. A strict diet.
C. Lack of food to eat. D. Her desire to kill herself.
25. Why did the author decide to turn her life around?
A. To look good. B. To stay healthy.
C. To satisfy her parents. D. To disappoint the boy.
26. What does the underlined word “drastic” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. Extreme B. Supportive C. Temporary D. Preventive
27. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Be Unique B. Seek Beauty
C. Build Your Body D. Accept Your Body
【答案】24. B 25. B 26. A 27. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文,作者以自己的亲身经历讲述了厌食症对身体的危害,告诫人们要接受自己的身体,不要盲目听从他人。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“I adopted an extremely strict diet and exercise routine. I lost 10 kg within three months and continued to lose more weight. I was absolutely crazy about losing even more weight. One day, my heart rate dropped and I was breathless. I almost lost my life.(我采取了极其严格的饮食和锻炼习惯。我在三个月内减掉了10公斤,而且还在继续减重。我疯狂地想要减掉更多的体重。有一天,我的心率下降,上气不接下气。我差点丧命)”可知,作者严格节食,导致她的身体健康状况变差。故选B。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“One day, my heart rate dropped and I was breathless. I almost lost my life. That was when I decided to turn my life around.(有一天,我的心率下降,上气不接下气。我差点丧命。就在那时,我决定改变我的生活)”可知,作者严格节食,却导致身体健康出现问题,还差点丧了命,因此下决心改变来保持健康。故选B。
【26题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“These measures can lead to eating disorders, unrealistic and unhealthy exercise habits, low self-esteem and depression. Besides affecting the physical health, teenagers who are body conscious can also suffer from mental instability.(这些措施可能导致饮食失调、不切实际和不健康的运动习惯、自卑和抑郁。注重身体的青少年除了会影响身体健康外,还会遭受精神不稳定的困扰)”可知,青少年由于在意外貌会采取极端措施,从而产生健康影响,划线词与extreme意思相近。故选A。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文尤其是最后一段“It is important to feel confident and positive about your image and not agree with man-made standards of beauty, which will change with time.(对自己的形象感到自信和积极是很重要的,不要认同人为的审美标准,因为这些标准会随着时间而改变)”可知,作者以自己的亲身经历讲述了厌食症对身体的危害,告诫人们要接受自己的身体,不要盲目听从他人的建议,D选项“接受你的身体”符合本文主旨,为最佳标题。故选D。
C
Social media is taking over our lives: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and now, TikTok. These social media platforms have transformed from a way to stay connected to an industry where even kids can make money off their posts. While this may seem like another opportunistic (机会主义) innovation, it’s really full of hidden false realities.
The median income (中位收入) recorded in the United States of America was about $63,000 in 2018. TikTokers can make anywhere from $50,000 to $150,000 for a TikTok brand partnership, and TikTokers with over a million followers can make up to $30,000 a month — $360,000 a year. They are making more than the average person trying to feed their family and keep a roof over their heads, simply by posting a 15-second video.
This is mad in more ways than one. Not only is it an overpaid “job”, it promotes undeserved admiration from viewers and a false sense of reality. Many of these famous TikTokers are still teens, and the effects of fame at such an early stage in life might cause issues later in life, such as mental illness. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 make up 27% of TikTok viewers, who can be easily influenced by what they are watching. They can put a false sense of self-value into who they look up to and what they represent: money, fame, being considered conventionally attractive.
While TikTok has become a great tool for marketing, it’s important to understand how this content affects young viewers. If we’re constantly consuming content that shows us all we need to do to be successful is be conventionally attractive and post a 15-second video featuring a new dance, it will challenge our knowledge of what really makes someone successful and will in turn affect our individual work ethics (伦理). What about the people who miss birthday and family holidays due to their jobs and aren’t getting paid nearly as much as these TikTokers?
Richard Colyer, president and creator of Metaphor, Inc, had his own view on this issue. “It sounds great to make money for doing the latest dance moves in a 15-second video, but we should feed the minds of kids and not just their bank accounts. TikTok can be great if used properly. Money alone is not good, technology alone is not good and connectedness can be bad if it’s only online.”
Again, as a fellow consumer of TikTok, I do enjoy the app when I have some time to kill and need a good laugh. I’ m not against someone making a living on entertainment, but what does getting famous of a 15-second video teach young people?
28. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A. Social networking. B. Making money on social media.
C. A job offered by TikTok. D. Staying connected to the Internet.
29. What do the numbers given in Paragraph 2 show?
A. TikTokers are earning money easily.
B. All TikTokers are richer than average people.
C. Most TikTokers can become millionaires overnight.
D. TikTokers earn much more than ordinary workers.
30. Which is the possible influence of TikTok on its young users?
A. They tend to live an adult life too soon.
B. They are forced to pay for certain services.
C. They may abandon other social media.
D. They are likely to develop false value.
31. What can we infer from Richard Colyer’s comments?
A. TikTok can be a positive influence if teens employ it wisely.
B. Young TikTokers should be banned from making money.
C. It is better to involve education on investment in TikTok videos.
D. Contents of videos need checking before their release online.
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. D 31. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍当今社交媒体平台已经从一种保持联系的方式转变为一种连孩子都可以通过发帖赚钱的行业,然而过早接触可能会在以后的生活中造成问题。
【28题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章第一段划线词前句“These social media platforms have transformed from a way to stay connected to an industry where even kids can make money off their posts.( 这些社交媒体平台已经从一种保持联系的方式转变为一种连孩子都可以通过发帖赚钱的行业)”可猜测,this指代的是在社交媒体上赚钱。故选B项。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“TikTokers can make anywhere from $50,000 to $150,000 for a TikTok brand partnership, and TikTokers with over a million followers can make up to $30,000 a month—$360,000 a year. They are making more than the average person trying to feed their family and keep a roof over their heads, simply by posting a 15-second video.”(在TikTok上,用户可以通过品牌合作赚取5万到15万美元,拥有超过一百万粉丝的用户每月可以赚取高达3万美元,一年就是36万美元。他们仅仅通过发布15秒的视频,就能赚取比普通人更多的钱。)可推知,TikToker很容易赚钱。故选A项。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“They can put a false sense of self-value into who they look up to and what they represent: money, fame, being considered conventionally attractive.(他们会把错误的自我价值观念强加于他们所崇拜的人和他们所代表的东西上:金钱、名誉、传统意义上的吸引力)”可知,TikTok会让孩子形成错误的价值观。故选D项。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“TikTok can be great if used properly.(如果使用得当,TikTok可以很棒)”可知,Richard Colyer认为如果青少年明智地使用TikTok,它可以产生积极的影响。故选A项。
D
Recently, more than 1,000 researchers and executives signed an open letter calling for a pause (暂停) in research on artificial intelligence. The letter warns that AI may threaten jobs, spread propaganda (宣传), and even lead to the “loss of control of our civilization”. Many of the signatories (签署者) are thoughtful and experienced AI practitioners. Their concerns should be taken seriously. On balance, though, their approach is likely to evolve into an opposition to progress.
Consider the broader worldview expressed in this document. It said, “Powerful AI systems should be developed only once we are confident that their effects will be positive and risks manageable.” This is a formula for complete stop, as no one can ever be so confident. The history of innovation is one of trial and error, risk and reward. One reason why the US leads the world in digital technology is that it did not constrain (约束) the industry with well-meaning but doubtful regulation. Slowing Al progress, moreover, carries risks all its own. Don't forget that this technology is likely to make the world richer, healthier, smarter and more productive for decades to come. By 2030, it might be contributing more than $15 trillion to the global economy. Advances in medicine, biology, climate science, education, manufacturing, transportation and much more are on the horizon. Any new rules must be balanced against the vast potential of these efforts.
Nor is AI research advancing into a void (空白领域). The industry already operates within legal parameters (范畴) in response to potential harms. Companies have ensured their products are safe. Trade associations are developing codes of conduct and ethical frameworks. Far from the“ out-of-control race”, the AI business is constrained by law and politics and consumer sentiment (情绪).
It's natural to worry about new technologies, but the wealth and abundance of American society is due in no small part to risks taken in the past, in a spirit of openness and optimism. The AI revolution deserves no less.
32. Why did the researchers and executives sign the open letter?
A. Because the research on AI had been paused.
B. Because AI had uncontrollably destroyed human civilization.
C. Because they were worried about the potential risks of AI.
D. Because they were more experienced than others in AI field.
33. Why is the US mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. To support that innovation comes from taking risks.
B. To stress that the US is very important in the digital field.
C. To draw attention to the benefits of well-meaning regulations.
D. To reveal those people's real purpose of signing the letter.
34. What can we infer from this passage?
A. Al technology consumes more money than it can earn.
B. Society will hugely benefit from AI technology in the future.
C. The AI industry is now developing without any restrictions.
D The development of AI technology is just a solo effort.
35. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Regulations on AI are well-intended but doubtful.
B. The future of AI is filled with unmanageable risks.
C. AI safety concerns justify a temporary research pause.
D. A pause in AI would hold back progress in innovation.
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。最近,1000多名研究人员和高管签署了一封公开信,呼吁暂停人工智能的研究。这封信警告说,人工智能可能会威胁到就业,传播宣传,甚至导致“对我们文明的失控”。许多签名者都是深思熟虑且经验丰富的人工智能从业者。他们的担忧应该得到认真对待。但总的来说,他们的做法很可能演变成反对进步。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The letter warns that AI may threaten jobs, spread propaganda (宣传), and even lead to the “loss of control of our civilization”.(这封信警告说,人工智能可能会威胁到就业,传播宣传,甚至导致“对我们文明的失控”)”可知,研究人员和高管们签署了这封公开信是因为他们担心人工智能的潜在风险。故选C。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The history of innovation is one of trial and error, risk and reward. One reason why the US leads the world in digital technology is that it did not constrain the industry with well-meaning but doubtful regulation.(创新的历史是一部试错、冒险和回报的历史。美国在数字技术领域领先世界的一个原因是,它没有用善意但令人怀疑的监管来限制该行业)”可推知,第3段提到了美国是为了支持创新需要承担风险的论点。故选A。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Advances in medicine, biology, climate science, education, manufacturing, transportation and much more are on the horizon. Any new rules must be balanced against the vast potential of these efforts.(医学、生物学、气候科学、教育、制造业、交通运输等领域的进步即将到来。任何新规则都必须与这些努力的巨大潜力相平衡)”根据文章最后一段“It's natural to worry about new technologies, but the wealth and abundance of American society is due in no small part to risks taken in the past, in a spirit of openness and optimism. The AI revolution deserves no less.”(担心新技术是很自然的,但美国社会的财富和丰富多彩在很大程度上要归功于过去冒险的精神,这种精神是开放和乐观的。人工智能革命也应该得到同样的待遇)可推知,未来社会将从AI技术中获得巨大的利益。故选B。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Recently, more than 1,000 researchers and executives signed an open letter calling for a pause (暂停) in research on artificial intelligence. The letter warns that AI may threaten jobs, spread propaganda(宣传), and even lead to the “loss of control of our civilization”. Many of the signatories(签署者) are thoughtful and experienced AI practitioners. Their concerns should be taken seriously. On balance, though, their approach is likely to evolve into an opposition to progress.”( 近,1000多名研究人员和高管签署了一封公开信,呼吁暂停人工智能的研究。这封信警告说,人工智能可能会威胁到就业,传播宣传,甚至导致“对我们文明的失控”。许多签名者都是深思熟虑且经验丰富的人工智能从业者。他们的担忧应该得到认真对待。但总的来说,他们的做法很可能演变成反对进步。)可知,短文主要是说人工智能的停滞将阻碍创新的进步。故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Recently, I conducted a survey exploring the obstacles preventing people from journaling (写日志). ______36______ Therefore, today I introduce to you a practical tool-the MicroMOVEment Wheel. This tool aims to assist you in overcoming these barriers and help you pick up your journal, even at times when you feel unmotivated.
______37______ She developed it primarily as a creative planning tool for her writing projects and goals. Although originally targeted at writers, this technique can be used by anyone to complete any project in a fun and creative way.
______38______ Here’s how it works: Take a blank sheet of paper and draw a large circle, and then another smaller circle in the middle. In the center circle, write down what you aspire to achieve or what inspires you. Remember, journaling shouldn’t feel like a chore in your day: instead, make it an enjoyable and expressive outlet. So, craft descriptions for your journal entries that are encouraging and energizing. ______39______ These are what SARK refers to as the MicroMOVEments. Each MicroMOVEment is five minutes in length. So, in the case of journalling, that would represent a minimum of up to five minutes of journalling in one sitting, on any given day.
Now. imagine you’re new to journaling. By setting aside five minutes out of your day. you could write one word in your notebook that sums up a feeling or an experience. ______40______ The idea of the MicroMOVEment is to create easy steps to get your journal writing or writing projects moving. By keeping the steps concise, they become doable and achievable.
A. There are no fixed rules when it comes to journaling.
B. Next, divide the remaining circle into eight equal parts.
C. Daily tasks such as sweeping and washing are tiring and time-consuming.
D. Among the top responses were confusion about where to start and a lack of time.
E. Then, list any associated words, images or thoughts that are generated by the word.
F. The essence of this method lies in breaking down your actions into the smallest steps.
G. The MicroMOVEment Wheel was created by the international best-selling author, SARK.
【答案】36. D 37. G 38. F 39. B 40. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种名为The MicroMOVEment Wheel的方法可以让人坚持写日记。
【36题详解】
根据上文“Recently, I carried out an investigation to discover what it was that prevented people from journalling.(最近,我进行了一项调查,以发现是什么阻碍了人们写日记)”可知,本句应承接上文,说明调查阻碍人们写日记问题的回答。故D选项“排在最前面的回答是不知道从哪里开始和时间不够”符合语境,故选D。
【37题详解】
根据上一段“Therefore, today I introduce to you a practical tool-the MicroMOVEment Wheel. This tool aims to assist you in overcoming these barriers and help you pick up your journal, even at times when you feel unmotivated.(因此,今天我给大家介绍一个实用的工具——微动轮。这个工具旨在帮助你克服这些障碍,帮助你拿起你的日记,即使有时你感到没有动力)”以及后文“She developed it primarily as a creative planning tool for her writing projects and goals. Although originally targeted at writers, this technique can be used by anyone to complete any project in a fun and creative way.(她开发它主要是作为一个创造性的规划工具,为她的写作项目和目标。虽然最初是针对作家的,但这种技术可以被任何人使用,以一种有趣和创造性的方式完成任何项目)”可知,本句主要是在说明上文提到的MicroMOVEment是谁提出的,G选项SARK对应后文She。故G选项“微动轮是由国际畅销书作家SARK创造的”符合语境,故选G。
【38题详解】
根据后文“Here’s how it works: Take a blank sheet of paper and draw a large circle, and then another smaller circle in the middle. In the center circle, write down what you aspire to achieve or what inspires you. Remember, journaling shouldn’t feel like a chore in your day: instead, make it an enjoyable and expressive outlet. So, craft descriptions for your journal entries that are encouraging and energizing.(它的工作原理是这样的:拿一张白纸,画一个大圆圈,然后在中间画一个小圆圈。在中间的圆圈里,写下你渴望达到的目标或激励你的事情。记住,写日记不应该让你觉得每天都是一件苦差事:相反,让它成为一种享受和表达的方式。所以,在你的日志条目中,手工描述是鼓励和激励的)”以及后文“So, in the case of journalling, that would represent a minimum of up to five minutes of journalling in one sitting, on any given day.(所以,在写日记的情况下,这意味着在任何一天,一次至少要写5分钟的日记)”可知,本段主要介绍了工作原理,且后文提到了写日记的小步骤,可推测是把写日记的动作进行分解,故F选项“这个方法的精髓在于把你的行动分解成最小的步骤”符合语境,故选F。
【39题详解】
根据上文“Take a blank sheet of paper and draw a large circle, and then another smaller circle in the middle. In the center circle, write down what you aspire to achieve or what inspires you. Remember, journaling shouldn’t feel like a chore in your day: instead, make it an enjoyable and expressive outlet. So, craft descriptions for your journal entries that are encouraging and energizing.(拿一张白纸,画一个大圆圈,然后在中间再画一个小圆圈。在中间的圆圈里,写下你渴望达到的目标或激励你的事情。记住,写日记不应该让你觉得每天都是一件苦差事:相反,让它成为一种享受和表达的方式。所以,在你的日志条目中,手工描述是鼓励和激励的)”以及后文“These are what SARK refers to as the MicroMOVEments. Each MicroMOVEment is five minutes in length. So, in the case of journalling, that would represent a minimum of up to five minutes of journalling in one sitting, on any given day.(这就是SARK所说的微运动。每个MicroMOVEment的长度为5分钟。所以,在写日记的情况下,这意味着在任何一天,一次至少要写5分钟的日记)”可知,上文提到了画圆,在中间的圆圈里,写下你想要实现的目标,故本句应当是在说明接下来的步骤。故B选项“接下来,把剩下的圆分成8等份”符合语境,故选B。
【40题详解】
根据上文“By setting aside five minutes out of your day, you could write one word in your notebook that sums up a feeling or an experience.(每天抽出五分钟,你可以在笔记本上写下一个词来总结你的感受或经历)”以及后文“The idea of the MicroMOVEment is to create easy steps to get your journal writing or writing projects moving.(微运动的理念是创造简单的步骤,让你的日记写作或写作项目动起来)”可知,上文提到了第一步,故本句是在说明接下来该怎么做,故E选项“然后,列出与这个词相关的单词、图像或想法”符合语境,故选E。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’ve had many opportunities to experience living in a foreign culture. But my first experience came in an ____41____ place-my own country. When I was 20, I got an internship (实习职位) in New York City. It was my first time to____42____ outside of my home state of Texas.
With my move north came culture ____43____. I grew up in a big city in Texas. But it was no comparison to the tightly ____44____ New York with their 8 million citizens. I was used to life at a ____45____ pace; New York moved fast. The saying is truc- this city never ____46____. I had to adjust.
My first reaction was fear. Fear I would ____47____ at my new internship in the 54 -storey office building. Fear of getting lost on the subway. Fear that the locals wouldn’t have ____48____ for my frequent moments of confusion. My fear ranged from reasonable to silly. But I ____49____ my fears and kept trying.
I learned quickly never to ____50____ a New Yorker always speaks English. New York is home to people of all walks of life, from all corners of the world. At weekends, I would spend hours ____51____ along Canal Street in Chinatown-the closest I’d ever been to an Asian country.
By the end of my internship, I was a little older, a little wiser and ____52____ of big city life. I hated the skyscrapers, tourists and the high price I had to pay for a cheeseburger and fries. But I had ____53____ , too. I was quicker, smarter and more independent. I knew I would ____54____ that feeling of having the world right at my doorstep. It was good ____55____ for the life of travel I’d soon begin.
41. A. unusual B. unexpected C. unexplored D. unforgettable
42. A. study B. travel C. live D. explore
43. A. heritage B. image C. feast D. shock
44. A. crazy B. equipped C. packed D. stressful
45. A. quick B. familiar C. unique D. relaxed
46. A. changes B. sleeps C. adapts D. disappears
47. A. fail B. battle C. revive D. protest
48. A. desire B. preference C. respect D. patience
49. A. conquered B. forgave C. admitted D. identified
50. A. propose B. confirm C. suppose D. ensure
51. A. reviewing B. hiking C. wandering D. observing
52. A. proud B. tired C. aware D. afraid
53. A. grown B. won C. struggled D. practiced
54. A. hate B. miss C. lose D. express
55. A. celebration B. contribution C. emotion D. preparation
【答案】41. B 42. C 43. D 44. C 45. D 46. B 47. A 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. C 52. B 53. A 54. B 55. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者离开家乡德克萨斯州到纽约当实习生,这期间作者经历了从焦虑、恐惧到直面困难努力奋斗,体验了快节奏的生活,也得到了成长,变得更加独立,为今后的人生打下了基础。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但我的第一次经历是在一个意想不到的地方——我自己的国家。A. unusual不寻常的;B. unexpected意外的;C. unexplored未勘查过的;D. unforgettable难忘的。根据上文“I’ve had many opportunities to experience living in a foreign culture.(我有很多机会体验在异国文化中的生活)”以及后文“my own country”可知,作者第一次体验异国文化是在自己的国家,即意想不到的地方。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这是我第一次生活在家乡得克萨斯州以外的地方。A. study学习,研究;B. travel旅行,运行;C. live生活,居住;D. explore探索。根据上文“When I was 20, I got an internship (实习职位) in New York City.”和本句Texas可知,此处指作者第一次在远离家乡的地方生活。故选C。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:随着我往北,文化冲击随之而来。A. heritage遗产;B. image图片;C. feast盛宴;D. shock震惊,撞击。根据下文讲述内容可知,纽约的生活和德克萨斯州不一样,由此可知,作者经历了文化冲突。culture shock“文化冲击”是固定短语。故选D。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但这无法与拥有800万公民的拥挤的纽约相比。A. crazy疯狂的;B. equipped配有……的;C. packed拥挤的,大量的;D. stressful压力大的,紧张的。根据“with their 8 million citizens.”可知,纽约非常拥挤。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我习惯了轻松的生活节奏。A. quick快的;B. familiar熟悉的;C. unique独特的,唯一的;D. relaxed放松的。根据下文“New York moved fast.”推知,来自德克萨斯州的作者习惯了轻松的生活节奏。故选D。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这种说法是真的——这个城市不睡觉。A. changes改变;B. sleeps睡觉;C. adapts适应;D. disappears消失。根据上文“New York moved fast.”可知,纽约生活节奏快,是个不夜城。故选B。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:害怕我在54层办公楼的新实习失败。A. fail失败;B. battle战斗;C. revive复原;D. protest抗议。根据上文“When I was 20, I got an internship(实习职位)in New York City.”和“Fear of getting lost on the subway.”可知,作者怕实习失败。故选A。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:担心当地人对我频繁的困惑没有耐心。A. desire渴望;B. preference偏爱;C. respect尊重;D. patience耐心。根据“my frequent moments of confusion”推知,作者害怕当地人对自己频繁的困惑没有耐心。故选D。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但我克服了恐惧,继续努力。A. conquered克服;B. forgave原谅;C. admitted承认;D. identified识别。根据后文“conquered my fears and kept trying”指作者克服了恐惧,继续努力。故选A。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我很快就学会了永远不要以为纽约人总是说英语。A. propose提议;B. confirm确认;C. suppose假设,认为;D. ensure确保。根据下文“New York is home to people of all walks of life, from all corners of the world.(纽约是来自世界各个角落、各行各业的人的家园)”可知,此处指不要总以为纽约人都说英语。故选C。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:周末,我会花几个小时在唐人街的运河街闲逛,这是我去过的离亚洲国家最近的地方。A. reviewing复习;B. hiking远足;C. wandering漫游,闲逛;D. observing观察。根据“At weekends”推知,作者在周末会沿着唐人街的运河闲逛。故选C。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:实习结束时,我长大了一点,也聪明了一点,也厌倦了大城市的生活。A. proud骄傲的;B. tired疲惫的、厌烦的;C. aware意识到的;D. afraid害怕的。根据后文“I hated the skyscrapers, tourists and the high price I had to pay for a cheeseburger and fries.(我讨厌摩天大楼,讨厌游客,讨厌芝士汉堡和薯条的高价)”指作者厌倦了大城市的生活。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但我也成长了。A. grown长大,成长;B. won赢得;C. struggled挣扎,奋力;D. practiced练习。根据下文“I was quicker, smarter and more independent.(我变得更快、更聪明、更独立)”可知,作者也成长了。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我知道我会怀念那种世界就在我家门口的感觉。A. hate讨厌;B. miss错过,怀念;C. lose失去;D. express表达。根据后文“that feeling of having the world right at my doorstep”指作者怀念那种世界就在我家门口的感觉。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:但这为我即将开始的人生做了很好的准备。A. celebration庆祝;B. contribution贡献;C. emotion情绪,强烈的情感;D. preparation准备。根据上文内容可知,作者通过在纽约生活和实习变得更明智、独立,这位他以后的人生做好了准备。故选D。
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。
Traveling to China as a foreigner isn’t the simplest affair. Visa applications can be complicated, and navigating (穿梭) this highly automated society with ___56___ (it) own digital ecosystem can be frightening.
But things may be changing. China has been making efforts to attract international travelers by introducing more ___57___ (welcome) policies. The country now offers visa exemptions (免签) for dozens of nationalities, as well as ___58___ 144-hour visa-free transit (运输) policy at a growing number of ports of entry.
Meanwhile, mobile wallet giants like Alipay and WeChat have made their apps and online ___59___ (pay) more foreigner-friendly by simplifying their lengthy set-up processes ___60___ accepting international credit cards.
Hotels and attractions are also being asked to accept international credit cards, ___61___ are not popular among traders in China. Some cities like Beijing have launched all-in-one ___62___ (pass) that allow travelers to pay for things like attraction admissions and public transit ___63___ (electronic).
These measures seem to be working. China welcomed about 14 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2024, a 152.7% increase from 2023. The number is still a long way off from 2019 figures, but some in the industry feel ___64___ (encourage).
“Thanks to the new 15-day visa-free policy for some countries, we ____65____ (see) an increase of tourists from those countries over the past few months,” says Denny Tian, a travel specialist and manager at The China Guide.
【答案】56. its
57. welcoming
58. a 59. payment
60. and 61. which
62. passes 63. electronically
64. encouraged
65. have seen
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要说明了中国推出144小时过境免签政策,吸引了外国游客来旅游。
【56题详解】
考查代词。句意:签证申请可能很复杂,在这个拥有自己数字生态系统的高度自动化社会中穿行可能会令人恐惧。修饰名词ecosystem应用形容词性物主代词its。故填its。
【57题详解】
考查形容词。句意:中国一直在努力通过推出更多的欢迎政策来吸引国际游客。修饰名词policies应用形容词welcoming。故填welcoming。
【58题详解】
考查冠词。句意:该国现在为数十个国家提供签证豁免,并在越来越多的入境口岸实行144小时过境免签政策。此处policy为泛指,且144-hour是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
【59题详解】
考查名词。句意:与此同时,支付宝和微信等移动钱包巨头通过简化冗长的设置流程和接受国际信用卡,使其应用程序和在线支付对外国人更加友好。作宾语,应用名词payment,不可数。故填payment。
【60题详解】
考查连词。句意:与此同时,支付宝和微信等移动钱包巨头通过简化冗长的设置流程和接受国际信用卡,使其应用程序和在线支付对外国人更加友好。结合前后文语境可知为并列关系,应用连词and。故填and。
【61题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:酒店和景点也被要求接受国际信用卡,这在中国的贸易商中并不受欢迎。非限制性定语从句修饰上文句子,从句缺少主语,故填which。
【62题详解】
考查名词的数。句意:北京等一些城市推出了“一卡通”,游客可以通过电子方式支付景点门票和公共交通等费用。根据后文从句谓语allow为原形,可知先行词pass为复数。故填passes。
【63题详解】
考查副词。句意:北京等一些城市推出了“一卡通”,游客可以通过电子方式支付景点门票和公共交通等费用。修饰动词pay用副词electronically。故填electronically。
【64题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:与2019年的数字相比,这一数字还有很长的路要走,但一些业内人士感到鼓舞。作表语,表示“受鼓舞的”应用过去分词形式。故填encouraged。
【65题详解】
考查时态。句意:“得益于一些国家新的15天免签政策,过去几个月来,我们看到来自这些国家的游客有所增加,”《中国指南》的旅游专家兼经理Denny Tian表示。根据后文over the past few months可知为现在完成时,主语为we,助动词用have。故填have seen。
第四部分 写作
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是新华中学学生会主席李华,你校有学生经常不吃早餐,针对这一现象,请你写一封倡议书,发表在你校英文报上,呼吁大家按时吃早餐。要点如下:
1.吃早餐的重要性;
2.不吃早餐的原因;
3.你的建议。
注意:1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear schoolmates,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Students’ Union
【答案】Dear schoolmates,
As president of the Students’ Union at Xinhua High School, I am writing to address a concerning issue prevalent among our students — skipping breakfast, which is alarming considering the vital role breakfast plays.
Breakfast provides the necessary nutrients and energy to start our day. It fuels both our bodies and minds. Neglecting breakfast can lead to distraction in class, fatigue and even long-term health problems. Common reasons why some students skip breakfast may include rushing to get to school, lack of appetite or time in the morning.
To tackle this issue, we can make small changes to our routines, such as waking up earlier to prepare breakfast or choosing quick and nutritious options like fruit, yogurt, or whole-grain cereal.
In conclusion, let’s value our well-being by starting our day with a nutritious breakfast.
The Students’ Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一封倡议书,发表在学校英文报上,呼吁大家按时吃早餐。
【详解】1.词汇积累
提供:provide→offer
忽视:neglect→ignore
导致:lead to→result in
解决:tackle→deal with
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句:Breakfast provides the necessary nutrients and energy to start our day. It fuels both our bodies and minds.
拓展句:Breakfast provides the necessary nutrients and energy to start our day, which fuels both our bodies and minds.
【点睛】【高分句型1】As president of the Students’ Union at Xinhua High School, I am writing to address a concerning issue prevalent among our students — skipping breakfast, which is alarming considering the vital role breakfast plays.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Common reasons why some students skip breakfast may include rushing to get to school, lack of appetite or time in the morning.(运用了why引导的定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
School was over, the day was fading and it started to rain. I stood at the school gate, with a loaded backpack on my shoulders. It was Friday again — a weekend of joy with unlimited sleeping hours and dinner courses specially made to my taste. I waved goodbye to my friends as they jumped into their fathers’ warm and comfortable cars. Curiously, this gave rise to a disturbing feeling in me. It was not exactly what they called jealousy, but something like depression. I knew all 1 could expect was an old bike Mom would ride along on, with the badly-oiled chain creaking against the wheel to announce her arrival.
Every Friday when Mom came to pick me up, it was a moment full of great expectation and great unease. I always felt my face burning as we rode our way in and out of the cars and saw my friends’ faces sticking out of the car windows. It was like stepping into a ballroom with beautifully dressed ladies and finding yourself in a smelly T-shirt.
To tell you the truth, Mom is quite a headache occasionally. She looks like a homely middle-aged housewife. She knits most of my sweaters, chiefly in old styles. Whenever caught by some curious classmates asking what brand my sweaters are, I’d force a smile and reply in a half-joking manner: homemade. She simply doesn’t seem to understand what’s in fashion; Chanel or Gucci means nothing to her.
I couldn’t remember when l started to find her such an embarrassment. As a little boy, I relied on her so much. She had been working at home, cooking in the kitchen, knitting by the lamp, or riding across town to buy me a book 1 badly needed. It had always been fun riding with her. I had enjoyed watching our shadows growing longer and shorter in an alternate fashion by the light of the streetlamps along the road. Just now there seemed to be something standing between us, something that made her so strange to me and me to her.
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。
Today Mom showed up in a raincoat.
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Mom tried to cover me with the raincoat again as a storm set in.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Today she showed up in a raincoat.When I saw her, I felt full of great expectation but great unease. It seemed so unfair that my classmates sat in their parents’ cars, but I just sat on an old badly-oiled chain creaking bike.Why I had to hide the rain from the ugly raincoat.I was full of complaint about all of these. I was sick of these.Howl wished I could also have a rich parents like my classmates. Thinking about these things, I was quite dissatisfied with my mother. I even didn’t want her to pick me up.So I didn’t say a word with her and sat on the bike silently.
Paragraph 2:
Mom tried to cover me with the back of the raincoat again as a storm set in. She also didn’t say a word with me. She just wanted to make sure that I didn’t get wet. She seemed to know What I felt. So She just wanted to comfort me and gave me the warmth and love She could give me. Thinking about these, my eyes was filled with tears. I didn’t feel uneased, but was full of greatness for the best she tried to give me.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者在周五放学后等待母亲接自己回家的故事,讲述了作者所经历的从对母亲的不满和抱怨,到对母亲的理解和感激的情感转变。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“今天她穿着雨衣出现了。”以及第二段首句内容“当暴风雨来临时,妈妈再次试图用雨衣的后背盖住我。”可知,第一段可描写作者看到穿着雨衣,骑着自行车的妈妈,心中充满了对妈妈的抱怨和不满。
②由第二段首句内容“当暴风雨来临时,妈妈再次试图用雨衣的后背盖住我。”可知,第二段可描写看到妈妈用雨衣为自己遮挡大雨,作者开始反思自己的态度。
2.续写线索:感到沮丧——产生不满和抱怨——妈妈为作者遮挡风雨——反思自己——意识到妈妈的关爱和温暖——理解并感激妈妈
3.词汇激活
行为类
①充满了:(be) full of/(be) filled with
②想要:want/would like
③确保:make sure/ensure
情绪类
①不满意:dissatisfied/discontented
②厌倦了:be sick of/be bored with
【点睛】【高分句型1】When I saw her, I felt full of great expectation but great unease.(运用了when引导的状语从句)
【高分句型2】She just wanted to make sure that I didn’t get wet.(运用了that引导的宾语从句)
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$听力考试现在开始。请看听力部分第一节,第一节听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。What are you doing here, Steve? I'm cooking. Why are you cooking now? It's two o'clock in the morning. Well, i'm really hungry. When does the James hall transport museum open? IT opens at A, A, M, and clothes at five P, M, but only tuesday to friday. What did you do on thursday? Well, we had a cake after we came home from school. Then we played quietly because mom had a headache. So you're from south korea. Yeah, i'm from soul. That's cool. What's so like i've always wanted to go there one day. It's really nice. It's a very exciting city. You would never think at boring. Charlie, what are you doing? I'm really biography . who's IT about bob Dylan . of famous american musician. It's great. I ve learned a lot of his interesting experiences from IT. 第一节到此结束,第二节听下面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ABC3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,回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。I guess that you didn't do well in some of your classes. Well, my english teacher is so boring. In other words, you're not doing so well in english. I see. Oh, well, how are you doing in your spanish class? You said you like that one. Well, I do, but I have problems understanding all those grammar rules. I get the mall mixed up in my head. I got . an f oh, poor girl. And what about your math? Ah, it's a piece of cake. good. And how are you doing in history? Oh, that's my favorite class. mr. Jones is always passing out Candy. If you know the answers to these questions. I guess that you didn't do well in some of your classes. Well, my english teacher is so boring. In other words, you're not doing so well in english. See. oh, well, how are you doing in your spanish class? You said you liked that one. Well, I do. But I have problems understanding all those grammar rules. I get the mall mixed up in my head. I got . an f oh, poor girl. And what about your map? Ah, it's a piece of cake. good. And how are you doing in history? Oh, that's my favorite class. mr. Jones is always passing out Candy if you know the answers to these questions. 听下面一段对话,回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。How do you feel about meeting serious parents? I'm worried about making a bad impression. I find that difficult to get along with people straight away. But you're ADJ. aren't you? Yeah, but it's easy for me to hide behind my music desk at work. I'm not very good at making conversations in public. What are you most nervous about? Well, I gave up studying to become AD. J, and I don't think serious parents will be satisfied with that. Also, I changed my hairstyle last week. They'll probably be shocked by that. How are you going to try and make a good impression? Well, i'm going to wear smart clothes, and i'll take her moms and flowers. How do you feel about meeting series parents? I'm worried about making a bad impression. I find that difficult to get along with people straight away. But you're ADJ. aren't you? Yeah, but it's easy for me to hide behind my music desk at work. I'm not very good at making conversations in public. What are you most nervous about? Well, I gave up studying to become AD. J, and I don't think serious parents will be satisfied with that. Also, I changed my hairstyle last week. They'll probably be shocked by that. How are you going to try and make a good impression? Well, i'm going to wear smart clothes, and i'll take her moms and flowers. 听下面一段对话,回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。The party was great. Yesterday wasn't IT. Yes, I really enjoyed IT. The music was great and the food was excEllent. The people were interesting to ian. Introduce me to Laura singer. Did you meet her? I don't think so. Can you give a . description of her SHE? Short and slim, with dark black hair and Green eyes. SHE was in a blue dress . yesterday. What is like? She's . outgoing, athletic and independent. Her kindness impressed me greatly. SHE traveled to new zealand and africa. Really, that's so impressive. and that's not all. In january, he won the national writing competition, and next september, SHE is going to colombia university to study creative writing. I'd love to meet her. Well, we are thinking of going to the cinema tomorrow. Why not join us? sure. That be great. The party was great. Yesterday wasn't IT. Yes, I really enjoyed IT. The music was great and the food was excEllent. The people were interesting to ian introduced me to Laura singer. Did you meet her? I don't think so. Can you give . a description of her? SHE short and slim, with dark black hair and Green eyes. SHE was in a blue dress yesterday. and what is he like? She's outgoing, athletic and independent. Her kindness impressed me greatly. SHE traveled to new zealand and africa. Really, that's so impressive. and that's not all. In january, he won the national writing competition. And next september, she's going to colombia university to study . creative writing. I'd love to meet her. Well, we are thinking of going to the cinema tomorrow. Why not join us? sure. That be great. 听下面一段对话,回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Could you tell me where the lift is, the what the lift I need to get to the fifth floor for dinner? Oh, the elevator. We call them elevators here. Oh. OK, they're over there. Your british. aren't you? Yes, I am having difficulty with your language. I thought you spoke english. We do. What troubles are you having just now? I asked where the chemistry shop was. Of course, now I know IT is called drugstore e here I was told that was past the washroom, which we call a toilet on the first floor. So I went up to the first floor and was told was the second floor. That's right. This is the first floor. Well, where I come from at the ground floor. And yesterday I took the underground, which you refer to as subway, and tomorrow I will have to hire a car. What you say, who rent and drive on the right of the road, the wrong side of the road. We don't drive on the wrong side. You do. Could you tell me where the lift is, the what the lift I need to get to the fifth floor for dinner? Oh, the elevator. We call them elevators here. Oh. OK, they're over there. Your british. aren't you? Yes, and i'm having difficulty with your language. I thought you spoke english. We do. What troubles are . you having just now? I asked where the chemist shop was. Of course, now I know IT is called drug store here. I was told that was past the washroom, which we call a toilet on the first floor so I went up to the first floor and was told was the second . floor that's right. This is the first floor well. where I come from its the ground floor and yesterday I took the yard ground, which you referred to as subway and tomorrow I will have to hire a car, what you say who rent and drive on the right of the road, the wrong side of the road. We don't drive on the wrong side, you do. 听下面一段独白,回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。How would you use a radio or a telephone if you had no electricity or batteries? These problems bothered british winter travel bales. So in nineteen ninety six, he invented a wind up radio. IT doesn't need electricity or batteries. You wind IT up by hand. IT plays for about an hour, then you wind IT up again. Today is produced in south africa. Apart from that, baas invented a mobile telephone that is powered by shoes. The shoes contained a small battery that is powered when you walk. This battery is connected to a mobile phone. These two simple inventions can contribute a lot to the modern communications among all parts of the world. Bayas doesn't have a university degree in engineering. In fact, he left high school before graduating. He just loves making things to help people. He never knows when the creative ideas will come to him. He got the idea for the radio while watching T. V. The idea for the telephone came to him in a dream. How would you use a radio or a telephone if you had no electricity or batteries? These problems bothered british winter travel bales. So in nineteen ninety six, he invented a wind up radio. IT doesn't need electricity or batteries. ies. You wind IT up by hand, IT plays for about an hour, then you mind IT up again. Today is produced in south africa. Apart from that, baas invented a mobile telephone that is powered by shoes. The shoes contained a small battery that is powered when you walk. This battery is connected to a mobile phone. These two simple inventions can contribute a lot to the modern communications among all parts of the world. Baus doesn't have a university degree in engineering. In fact, he left high school before graduating. He just loves making things to help people. He never knows when the creative ideas will come to him. He got the idea for the radio while watching T. V. The idea for the telephone came to him in a dream. 第二节到此结束,现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。
孝感高中2024级高一年级
英 语 试 题
本卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At school. B. At home. C. In a restaurant.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
How many days does the museum open every week?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What did the woman do on Thursday?
A. She ate a cake. B. She looked after her mum. C. She played with her mum.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the man think of Seoul?
A. It is a wonderful city. B. It makes him feel bored. C. The weather there is cool.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is the man doing?
A. Telling a story. B. Listening to music. C. Reading a book.
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,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What did the woman get in her Spanish class?
A. C. B. F. C. A.
7. Which class does the woman like best?
A. Math. B. English. C. History.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What is the man’s job?
A. A public speaker. B. A DJ. C. A music teacher.
9. What might surprise Sarah’s parents?
A. The man’s education. B. The man’s hairstyle. C. The man’s dressing style.
10. What do we know about the man?
A. He is always outgoing. B. He will continue to study. C. He is worried about the meeting.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. Who introduced Laura to the woman?
A. The man. B. Ian. C. A singer.
12. What does Laura look like?
A. She is tall and a little fat. B. She is short with green eyes. C. She is short with brown hair.
13. When did Laura win the writing competition?
A. In September. B. In July. C. In January.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. What does the man want to look for?
A. The lift. B. The washroom. C. The underground.
15. Where is the drugstore?
A. It is past the toilet. B. It is on the third floor. C. It is on the right of the road.
16. What difficulty did the man meet?
A. Language difference. B. Culture difference. C. Value difference.
17. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Colleagues. C. Strangers.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. What did Trevor Baylis invent in 1996?
A. The wind-up TV. B. The wind-up radio. C. The telephone-like shoes.
19. Which word can best describe Trevor Baylis?
A. Funny. B. Creative. C. Generous.
20. Where did Baylis get the idea of the telephone?
A. In a dream. B. On TV. C. Over the radio.
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。
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C. By locating them online. D. By appointing a librarian.
B
I used to be anorexic (厌食的). I was bony, each of my rib bones jutted out, like ridges on my body, my head, which looked abnormally huge, was barely supported by my backbone.
It would take an hour for me to eat a spoon of food. Should I attempt to eat to please my parents or teachers, I would lock myself in the toilet and throw up the food. I looked pale and weak all the time because of the lack of food. My family members were anxious. They cried a lot.
It all started when a boy in my class called me “fat”. I was shocked and upset. I adopted an extremely strict diet and exercise routine. I lost 10 kg within three months and continued to lose more weight. I was absolutely crazy about losing even more weight. One day, my heart rate dropped and I was breathless. I almost lost my life. That was when I decided to turn my life around.
Looking good is extremely important to a teenager. We want to look a certain way so we can be popular and accepted. We are attracted by well-toned and sculpted bodies. Now, with social media, we have access to a pool of photographs of people, whose bodies and appearances we admire. Those images make us envious. We long to be like them.
We’re in danger when we start to hate the way we look and take drastic measures to attain the body we dream of having. These measures can lead to eating disorders, unrealistic and unhealthy exercise habits, low self-esteem and depression. Besides affecting the physical health, teenagers who are body conscious can also suffer from mental instability. They may fall into desperation, guilt and hopelessness if they are unable to keep up with their rigid exercise routines or eating habits. They can be emotionally fragile (脆弱的) too. They become sensitive to comments made by others. They are ashamed of the way they look. If you are currently experiencing these feelings, seek help before it is too late.
It is important to feel confident and positive about your image and not agree with man-made standards of beauty, which will change with time.
24. What led to the poor condition of the author?
A. Some illness. B. A strict diet.
C. Lack of food to eat. D. Her desire to kill herself.
25. Why did the author decide to turn her life around?
A. To look good. B. To stay healthy.
C. To satisfy her parents. D. To disappoint the boy.
26. What does the underlined word “drastic” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. Extreme B. Supportive C. Temporary D. Preventive
27. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Be Unique B. Seek Beauty
C. Build Your Body D. Accept Your Body
C
Social media is taking over our lives: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and now, TikTok. These social media platforms have transformed from a way to stay connected to an industry where even kids can make money off their posts. While this may seem like another opportunistic (机会主义) innovation, it’s really full of hidden false realities.
The median income (中位收入) recorded in the United States of America was about $63,000 in 2018. TikTokers can make anywhere from $50,000 to $150,000 for a TikTok brand partnership, and TikTokers with over a million followers can make up to $30,000 a month — $360,000 a year. They are making more than the average person trying to feed their family and keep a roof over their heads, simply by posting a 15-second video.
This is mad in more ways than one. Not only is it an overpaid “job”, it promotes undeserved admiration from viewers and a false sense of reality. Many of these famous TikTokers are still teens, and the effects of fame at such an early stage in life might cause issues later in life, such as mental illness. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 make up 27% of TikTok viewers, who can be easily influenced by what they are watching. They can put a false sense of self-value into who they look up to and what they represent: money, fame, being considered conventionally attractive.
While TikTok has become a great tool for marketing, it’s important to understand how this content affects young viewers. If we’re constantly consuming content that shows us all we need to do to be successful is be conventionally attractive and post a 15-second video featuring a new dance, it will challenge our knowledge of what really makes someone successful and will in turn affect our individual work ethics (伦理). What about the people who miss birthday and family holidays due to their jobs and aren’t getting paid nearly as much as these TikTokers?
Richard Colyer, president and creator of Metaphor, Inc, had his own view on this issue. “It sounds great to make money for doing the latest dance moves in a 15-second video, but we should feed the minds of kids and not just their bank accounts. TikTok can be great if used properly. Money alone is not good, technology alone is not good and connectedness can be bad if it’s only online.”
Again, as a fellow consumer of TikTok, I do enjoy the app when I have some time to kill and need a good laugh. I’ m not against someone making a living on entertainment, but what does getting famous of a 15-second video teach young people?
28. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A. Social networking. B. Making money on social media.
C. A job offered by TikTok. D. Staying connected to the Internet.
29. What do the numbers given in Paragraph 2 show?
A TikTokers are earning money easily.
B. All TikTokers are richer than average people.
C. Most TikTokers can become millionaires overnight.
D TikTokers earn much more than ordinary workers.
30. Which is the possible influence of TikTok on its young users?
A. They tend to live an adult life too soon.
B. They are forced to pay for certain services.
C. They may abandon other social media.
D. They are likely to develop false value.
31. What can we infer from Richard Colyer’s comments?
A. TikTok can be a positive influence if teens employ it wisely.
B. Young TikTokers should be banned from making money.
C. It is better to involve education on investment in TikTok videos.
D. Contents of videos need checking before their release online.
D
Recently, more than 1,000 researchers and executives signed an open letter calling for a pause (暂停) in research on artificial intelligence. The letter warns that AI may threaten jobs, spread propaganda (宣传), and even lead to the “loss of control of our civilization”. Many of the signatories (签署者) are thoughtful and experienced AI practitioners. Their concerns should be taken seriously. On balance, though, their approach is likely to evolve into an opposition to progress.
Consider the broader worldview expressed in this document. It said, “Powerful AI systems should be developed only once we are confident that their effects will be positive and risks manageable.” This is a formula for complete stop, as no one can ever be so confident. The history of innovation is one of trial and error, risk and reward. One reason why the US leads the world in digital technology is that it did not constrain (约束) the industry with well-meaning but doubtful regulation. Slowing Al progress, moreover, carries risks all its own. Don't forget that this technology is likely to make the world richer, healthier, smarter and more productive for decades to come. By 2030, it might be contributing more than $15 trillion to the global economy. Advances in medicine, biology, climate science, education, manufacturing, transportation and much more are on the horizon. Any new rules must be balanced against the vast potential of these efforts.
Nor is AI research advancing into a void (空白领域). The industry already operates within legal parameters (范畴) in response to potential harms. Companies have ensured their products are safe. Trade associations are developing codes of conduct and ethical frameworks. Far from the“ out-of-control race”, the AI business is constrained by law and politics and consumer sentiment (情绪).
It's natural to worry about new technologies, but the wealth and abundance of American society is due in no small part to risks taken in the past, in a spirit of openness and optimism. The AI revolution deserves no less.
32. Why did the researchers and executives sign the open letter?
A. Because the research on AI had been paused.
B. Because AI had uncontrollably destroyed human civilization.
C. Because they were worried about the potential risks of AI.
D. Because they were more experienced than others in AI field.
33. Why is the US mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. To support that innovation comes from taking risks.
B. To stress that the US is very important in the digital field.
C. To draw attention to the benefits of well-meaning regulations.
D. To reveal those people's real purpose of signing the letter.
34. What can we infer from this passage?
A. Al technology consumes more money than it can earn.
B. Society will hugely benefit from AI technology in the future.
C. The AI industry is now developing without any restrictions.
D. The development of AI technology is just a solo effort.
35. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Regulations on AI are well-intended but doubtful.
B. The future of AI is filled with unmanageable risks.
C. AI safety concerns justify a temporary research pause.
D. A pause in AI would hold back progress in innovation.
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。
Recently, I conducted a survey exploring the obstacles preventing people from journaling (写日志). ______36______ Therefore, today I introduce to you a practical tool-the MicroMOVEment Wheel. This tool aims to assist you in overcoming these barriers and help you pick up your journal, even at times when you feel unmotivated.
______37______ She developed it primarily as a creative planning tool for her writing projects and goals. Although originally targeted at writers, this technique can be used by anyone to complete any project in a fun and creative way.
______38______ Here’s how it works: Take a blank sheet of paper and draw a large circle, and then another smaller circle in the middle. In the center circle, write down what you aspire to achieve or what inspires you. Remember, journaling shouldn’t feel like a chore in your day: instead, make it an enjoyable and expressive outlet. So, craft descriptions for your journal entries that are encouraging and energizing. ______39______ These are what SARK refers to as the MicroMOVEments. Each MicroMOVEment is five minutes in length. So, in the case of journalling, that would represent a minimum of up to five minutes of journalling in one sitting, on any given day.
Now. imagine you’re new to journaling. By setting aside five minutes out of your day. you could write one word in your notebook that sums up a feeling or an experience. ______40______ The idea of the MicroMOVEment is to create easy steps to get your journal writing or writing projects moving. By keeping the steps concise, they become doable and achievable.
A. There are no fixed rules when it comes to journaling.
B. Next, divide the remaining circle into eight equal parts.
C. Daily tasks such as sweeping and washing are tiring and time-consuming.
D. Among the top responses were confusion about where to start and a lack of time.
E. Then, list any associated words, images or thoughts that are generated by the word.
F. The essence of this method lies in breaking down your actions into the smallest steps.
G. The MicroMOVEment Wheel was created by the international best-selling author, SARK.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’ve had many opportunities to experience living in a foreign culture. But my first experience came in an ____41____ place-my own country. When I was 20 I got an internship (实习职位) in New York City. It was my first time to____42____ outside of my home state of Texas.
With my move north came culture ____43____. I grew up in a big city in Texas. But it was no comparison to the tightly ____44____ New York with their 8 million citizens. I was used to life at a ____45____ pace; New York moved fast. The saying is truc- this city never ____46____. I had to adjust.
My first reaction was fear. Fear I would ____47____ at my new internship in the 54 -storey office building. Fear of getting lost on the subway. Fear that the locals wouldn’t have ____48____ for my frequent moments of confusion. My fear ranged from reasonable to silly. But I ____49____ my fears and kept trying.
I learned quickly never to ____50____ a New Yorker always speaks English. New York is home to people of all walks of life, from all corners of the world. At weekends, I would spend hours ____51____ along Canal Street in Chinatown-the closest I’d ever been to an Asian country.
By the end of my internship, I was a little older, a little wiser and ____52____ of big city life. I hated the skyscrapers, tourists and the high price I had to pay for a cheeseburger and fries. But I had ____53____ , too. I was quicker, smarter and more independent. I knew I would ____54____ that feeling of having the world right at my doorstep. It was good ____55____ for the life of travel I’d soon begin.
41. A. unusual B. unexpected C. unexplored D. unforgettable
42. A. study B. travel C. live D. explore
43. A. heritage B. image C. feast D. shock
44. A. crazy B. equipped C. packed D. stressful
45. A. quick B. familiar C. unique D. relaxed
46 A. changes B. sleeps C. adapts D. disappears
47. A. fail B. battle C. revive D. protest
48. A. desire B. preference C. respect D. patience
49. A. conquered B. forgave C. admitted D. identified
50. A. propose B. confirm C. suppose D. ensure
51. A. reviewing B. hiking C. wandering D. observing
52. A. proud B. tired C. aware D. afraid
53. A. grown B. won C. struggled D. practiced
54. A. hate B. miss C. lose D. express
55. A. celebration B. contribution C. emotion D. preparation
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。
Traveling to China as a foreigner isn’t the simplest affair. Visa applications can be complicated, and navigating (穿梭) this highly automated society with ___56___ (it) own digital ecosystem can be frightening.
But things may be changing. China has been making efforts to attract international travelers by introducing more ___57___ (welcome) policies. The country now offers visa exemptions (免签) for dozens of nationalities, as well as ___58___ 144-hour visa-free transit (运输) policy at a growing number of ports of entry.
Meanwhile, mobile wallet giants like Alipay and WeChat have made their apps and online ___59___ (pay) more foreigner-friendly by simplifying their lengthy set-up processes ___60___ accepting international credit cards.
Hotels and attractions are also being asked to accept international credit cards, ___61___ are not popular among traders in China. Some cities like Beijing have launched all-in-one ___62___ (pass) that allow travelers to pay for things like attraction admissions and public transit ___63___ (electronic).
These measures seem to be working. China welcomed about 14 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2024, a 152.7% increase from 2023. The number is still a long way off from 2019 figures, but some in the industry feel ___64___ (encourage).
“Thanks to the new 15-day visa-free policy for some countries, we ____65____ (see) an increase of tourists from those countries over the past few months,” says Denny Tian, a travel specialist and manager at The China Guide.
第四部分 写作
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是新华中学学生会主席李华,你校有学生经常不吃早餐,针对这一现象,请你写一封倡议书,发表在你校英文报上,呼吁大家按时吃早餐。要点如下:
1.吃早餐的重要性;
2.不吃早餐的原因;
3.你的建议。
注意:1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear schoolmates,
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The Students’ Union
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
School was over, the day was fading and it started to rain. I stood at the school gate, with a loaded backpack on my shoulders. It was Friday again — a weekend of joy with unlimited sleeping hours and dinner courses specially made to my taste. I waved goodbye to my friends as they jumped into their fathers’ warm and comfortable cars. Curiously, this gave rise to a disturbing feeling in me. It was not exactly what they called jealousy, but something like depression. I knew all 1 could expect was an old bike Mom would ride along on, with the badly-oiled chain creaking against the wheel to announce her arrival.
Every Friday when Mom came to pick me up, it was a moment full of great expectation and great unease. I always felt my face burning as we rode our way in and out of the cars and saw my friends’ faces sticking out of the car windows. It was like stepping into a ballroom with beautifully dressed ladies and finding yourself in a smelly T-shirt.
To tell you the truth, Mom is quite a headache occasionally. She looks like a homely middle-aged housewife. She knits most of my sweaters, chiefly in old styles. Whenever caught by some curious classmates asking what brand my sweaters are, I’d force a smile and reply in a half-joking manner: homemade. She simply doesn’t seem to understand what’s in fashion; Chanel or Gucci means nothing to her.
I couldn’t remember when l started to find her such an embarrassment. As a little boy, I relied on her so much. She had been working at home, cooking in the kitchen, knitting by the lamp, or riding across town to buy me a book 1 badly needed. It had always been fun riding with her. I had enjoyed watching our shadows growing longer and shorter in an alternate fashion by the light of the streetlamps along the road. Just now there seemed to be something standing between us, something that made her so strange to me and me to her.
注意:1.续写词数应150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Today Mom showed up in a raincoat.
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Mom tried to cover me with the raincoat again as a storm set in.
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