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高三英语
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. Why does the man want to sell his car?
A. It is too old.
B. It is unreliable.
C. It is not eco - friendly.
2. What is the man’s attitude to Mr Smith’s teaching style?
A. Appreciative. B. Indifferent. C. Opposed.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A famous director. B. A wild animal. C. A nature film.
4. What will the woman do this evening?
A. Work overtime.
B. Watch TV at home.
C. Hang out with the man.
5. What will the man probably do next with the broken machine?
A. Repair it himself.
B. Call Henry to fix it.
C. Buy a new one to replace 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。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Employer and employee. B. Teacher and student. C. Schoolmates.
7. How does the woman feel about the university?
A. Stressed. B. Satisfied. C. Unhappy.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What did Mike forget to bring?
A. Some videos. B. The research paper. C. All pictures.
9. When will the speakers give a presentation of their project?
A. This morning. B. This afternoon. C. Tomorrow morning.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. How many children does the woman have?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
11. What did the woman’s son do last weekend?
A. He went shopping.
B. He played ball sports.
C. He had a birthday party.
12. What did the speakers purchase last weekend?
A. A birthday cake. B. Some food. C. Some clothes.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man doing?
A. Applying for a position.
B. Conducting an interview.
C. Teaching literature in the school.
14. How long has the woman been teaching?
A. For five years. B. For ten years. C. For fifteen years.
15. What do we know about the woman?
A. She is good at writing.
B. She has got a doctor’s degree.
C. She lacks communication skills.
16. Why does the woman want to work in the school?
A. It is close to her house.
B. Its rules are quite loose.
C. Its values match her morals.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What did the woman’s family take to travel into central London?
A. The bus. B. The taxi. C. The underground.
18. What was the weather like when the woman was on the London Eye?
A. Foggy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
19. What does the woman say about the usual weather in London?
A. Constant. B. Changeable. C. Pleasant.
20. What is Winter Wonderland?
A. A national park. B. A Christmas activity. C. A Chinese restaurant.
第二部分 阅读理解(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
This is where you can explore unknown and the most interesting facts about our living planet, the universe, and people’s lifestyles. Here are some top unmissable festivals from around the world.
Rio Carnival, Brazil
It is a five-day festival which takes place forty days before Easter. Rio de Janeiro has earned its title as the Carnival capital of the world with its famous samba dancing, colourful clothes and live music.
Holi Festival, India
Holi is a Hindu spring festival, also known as the “festival of colours”. It is a sign of the victory of good over evil, the end of winter, and the arrival of spring. Starting with a nighttime bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, Holi is celebrated the next day by people throwing coloured powder and water at each other.
St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland
Held on March 17 every year, it is a celebration to mark the death of Ireland’s patron saint (守护神) Saint Patrick. Since 1996, an entire festival of parades, fireworks as well as food and drinks has surrounded the celebration. Enjoy traditional songs and dances, watch musical street theatre shows and get dressed in all green as you celebrate Irish heritage and culture.
Burning Man Festival, United States
As a week-long event at the end of August in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, it attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the world each year. Tickets to Burning Man are not cheap. But once you’re there, you will surely have an unforgettable experience. The main event is burning a large wooden statue on Saturday night, followed by a big dance party that lasts all night long.
1. Which of the following is NOT presented on St. Patrick’s Day?
A. Traditional art shows. B. Green clothes.
C. Traditional songs and dances. D. Street theatre performances.
2. Which festival lasts the longest in celebration?
A. Holi Festival. B. Rio Carnival.
C. Burning Man Festival. D. St. Patrick’s Day.
3. What do the festivals have in common?
A. There is no need to buy tickets. B. Dance is a common way to celebrate.
C. They centre on specific religious customs. D. People are all dressed in traditional clothes.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了全球四大不容错过的特色节日,分别是巴西里约狂欢节、印度洒红节、爱尔兰圣帕特里克节和美国火人节,简述了各节日的时间、习俗与核心特色。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Enjoy traditional songs and dances, watch musical street theatre shows and get dressed in all green as you celebrate Irish heritage and culture.(欣赏传统的歌曲和舞蹈,观看充满音乐元素的街头戏剧表演,身着全绿色服装来庆祝爱尔兰的遗产与文化吧)”可知,传统艺术展览不是圣帕特里克节的活动内容。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“It is a five-day festival which takes place forty days before Easter.(这是一个为期五天的节日,它在复活节前四十天举行)”;第三段“Starting with a nighttime bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, Holi is celebrated the next day by people throwing coloured powder and water at each other.(霍利节始于夜晚的篝火晚会,人们相聚于此,载歌载舞。次日,人们会相互抛撒颜料和水来庆祝这个节日)”;第四段“Held on March 17 every year, it is a celebration to mark the death of Ireland’s patron saint (守护神) Saint Patrick.(每年3月17日举行,这是为了纪念爱尔兰守护神圣帕特里克的逝世而举行的庆祝活动)”以及第五段“As a week-long event at the end of August in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, it attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the world each year.(每年八月底,在内华达州的布莱克岩石沙漠都会举办为期一周的这一活动,每年都有成千上万的来自世界各地的游客前来参加)”可知,Burning Man Festival庆祝活动持续时间最长(7天)。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Rio de Janeiro has earned its title as the Carnival capital of the world with its famous samba dancing, colourful clothes and live music.(里约热内卢凭借其著名的桑巴舞、绚丽的服饰和现场音乐,赢得了“世界狂欢节之都”的称号)”;第三段“Starting with a nighttime bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, Holi is celebrated the next day by people throwing coloured powder and water at each other.(霍利节始于夜晚的篝火晚会,人们相聚于此,载歌载舞。次日,人们会相互抛撒颜料和水来庆祝这个节日)”;第四段“Enjoy traditional songs and dances, watch musical street theatre shows and get dressed in all green as you celebrate Irish heritage and culture.(欣赏传统的歌曲和舞蹈,观看充满音乐元素的街头戏剧表演,身着全绿色服装来庆祝爱尔兰的遗产与文化吧)”以及最后一段“The main event is burning a large wooden statue on Saturday night, followed by a big dance party that lasts all night long.(主要活动是在周六晚上焚烧一座巨大的木制雕像,随后会举办一场持续整晚的大型舞会)”可知,这些节日中跳舞是常见的庆祝方式。故选B。
B
Growing up, I disliked writing. It was the last thing I wanted to do and it’s one reason why I pursued science in the first place. In high school, I hated writing essays. For hours, I stared at blank pages, trying to turn my disordered thoughts into fluent sentences and I often received papers marked with lots of corrections. I began to wonder if I was simply not cut out for writing. And that was OK. I didn’t have to be good at everything.
I focused instead on my love for math and science. I took comfort there, knowing objective truth could be found if I searched methodically. In college, I studied engineering and joined a research lab to gain hands-on experience. My first project was to improve the efficiency of a magnetic component. Despite initial disappointing results, I continued through many designs. Eventually, we developed a design that halved energy losses. I was delighted — until my professor told me to write that research paper.
I knew that if I wanted to become a researcher, I would need to spend time penning papers. But I was scared of failing. In a panic, I asked a graduate student in my lab for help. We set a goal for the paper, and I carefully wrote an outline. But when I asked him for feedback (反馈), I soon found the paper covered in red marks. He explained that red didn’t mean I was a bad writer. Writing isn’t a one-and-done thing. It requires revising your work, often several times. Suddenly it occurred to me, “Hadn’t I done the same thing when I was searching for an efficient design?”
I polished my paper’s outline into sentences and paragraphs, guided by feedback. Though my first draft wasn’t perfect, with help, I enjoyed the process of improving it. Writing has since become one of my favorite parts of research, helping me organize my thoughts. I’ve even started writing popular science articles, which I never could have imagined during my early struggles with essays.
4. Which of the following best describes the author’s initial attitude toward writing?
A. A walk in the park. B. A storm in a teacup.
C. A nut hard to break. D. A feather in one’s cap.
5. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “penning” in paragraph 3?
A. Collecting. B. Reviewing. C. Composing. D. Polishing.
6. What did the author learn from his writing and research?
A. Both require trial and error. B. Both need inspiration and teamwork.
C. Both are about following fixed rules. D. Both are stressful and time-consuming.
7. What is the author’s attitude toward writing now?
A. Bored. B. Uncaring. C. Ambiguous. D. Enthusiastic.
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文,讲述作者从讨厌写作到在他人帮助下逐渐爱上写作的经历。作者通过科研与写作的类比,领悟到写作需要反复修改,最终将写作变为研究中喜爱的部分。
【4题详解】
推理判断。根据文章第一段“It was the last thing I wanted to do and it’s one reason why I pursued science in the first place. In high school, I hated writing essays. For hours, I stared at blank pages, trying to turn my disordered thoughts into fluent sentences and I often received papers marked with lots of corrections(那是我最不愿意做的事情,也是我最初选择追求科学的原因之一。在高中时,我非常讨厌写论文。常常几个小时盯着空白的纸张,试图把我杂乱无章的想法变成流畅的句子,而且我的论文上常常满是批改的痕迹)”可知,作者最初认为写作困难重重,选项C“A nut hard to break(难啃的坚果)”表示的含义符合语境,故选C。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词下文“We set a goal for the paper, and I carefully wrote an outline. But when I asked him for feedback (反馈), I soon found the paper covered in red marks. He explained that red didn’t mean I was a bad writer. Writing isn’t a one-and-done thing. It requires revising your work, often several times(我们为这篇论文设定了一个目标,我仔细地撰写了大纲。但当我请他给予反馈时,很快就发现论文上满是红色的批注。他解释说,红色标记并不意味着我写得不好。写作不是一次性就能完成的事情,它需要反复修改,往往要多次才行)”可知,此处说的是有关撰写论文的话题,可推理出划线词的含义为“撰写”。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“He explained that red didn’t mean I was a bad writer. Writing isn’t a one-and-done thing. It requires revising your work, often several times. Suddenly it occurred to me, “Hadn’t I done the same thing when I was searching for an efficient design?”(他解释说,红色标记并不意味着我写得不好。写作不是一次性就能完成的事情,它需要反复修改,往往要多次才行。突然我想到:“我在寻找高效设计方案时,不也是做了同样的事情吗?”)” 可知,作者被告知写作不是一次性就能完成的事情,它需要反复修改,往往要多次才行,作者从中意识到自己在寻找高效设计方案时,也是做了同样的事情,可推理出作者意识到两者都需要反复尝试和修正,故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Writing has since become one of my favorite parts of research, helping me organize my thoughts. I’ve even started writing popular science articles, which I never could have imagined during my early struggles with essays(写作自此之后成为了我研究中最喜欢的部分之一,它帮助我整理思绪。我甚至开始撰写科普文章,这在我早年为论文挣扎时是根本无法想象的)”可知,写作自此之后成为了作者研究中最喜欢的部分之一,可推理出作者现在对写作充满热情。故选D项。
C
Earth’s biggest problem, according to Douglas Adams, is quite simple: the species of clever ape (猿) that thinks it runs the joint is mostly unhappy most of the time. Computer scientist Cal Newport now adds email to the list of life’s troubles. In his book A World Without Email, he argues this once-brilliant invention has made us suffer.
Newport says we’ve become slaves to email trapped in a “hyperactive hive mind” — the reality in which everyone, everywhere, can communicate with everyone else with ease. Studies have shown how dominant email has become in ordinary office life. The average knowledge worker sends and receives 126 emails daily, which ruins focus, making them less productive and more irritable (易怒的).
All of this might be bearable but for one problem: the mismatch between modern electronic messaging and our own information-processing capacity. Multitasking is a myth. We can’t think clearly while dealing with an overflowing inbox. We’re wired to prefer real-time conversations, where everyone gets updates together. Back in small tribes (部落), we needed daily chats to feel connected. Now, in a digital world, that ancient urge makes us anxious if we don’t reply to every email instantly.
Despite his book’s title, Newport isn’t against all electronic messaging. What drives him to desperation is how we use it. With office workers nodding in hearty agreement, Newport offers some solutions. A German company invented the No Email Day. Productivity went up, even though it shortened the work time. The goal was for everyone to approach their work more deliberately without rushing. Some companies use an application called Trello to allow workers to access the necessary data and decide when to jump in and get things done.
Handling email when it’s out of control is like being pecked (啄) by a flock of geese. But changing this won’t be easy. Our need for focused thinking conflicts with the Dopamine Economy — something designed to keep us unable to resist constant messages. Still, Newport thinks regaining control of our time might be the key to being happier at work.
8. What phenomenon does Newport point out in his book?
A. Office workers fail to handle daily emails.
B. People can contact each other more easily.
C. Convenience of modern life comes at a cost.
D. Email overload affects efficiency and mood.
9. How does the author develop paragraph 3?
A. By giving examples.
B. By presenting the history.
C. By analyzing the cause.
D. By comparing preferences.
10. What does Newport try to illustrate by mentioning the practices of some companies?
A. The importance of autonomy at work. B. The necessity to cut working hours.
C. The benefit of technological advances. D. The need to follow economic trend.
11. What might be a suitable title for the text?
A. Message Overflow B. Email Slavery
C. Message Addiction D. Email Craze
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了计算机科学家卡尔·纽波特在其著作中提出的观点——电子邮件这一发明虽带来便利,却让人们陷入“邮件奴役”,影响工作效率和情绪,并探讨了相关解决办法。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The average knowledge worker sends and receives 126 emails daily, which ruins focus, making them less productive and more irritable (易怒的). (普通知识工作者每天收发126封电子邮件,这会破坏注意力,使他们效率降低、更易怒)”可知,纽波特在书中指出,电子邮件过载会影响效率和情绪这一现象。故选D项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“All of this might be bearable but for one problem: the mismatch between modern electronic messaging and our own information-processing capacity. Multitasking is a myth. We can’t think clearly while dealing with an overflowing inbox. We’re wired to prefer real-time conversations, where everyone gets updates together. Back in small tribes (部落), we needed daily chats to feel connected. Now, in a digital world, that ancient urge makes us anxious if we don’t reply to every email instantly. (若不是有一个问题,这一切或许还能忍受:现代电子信息传递与我们自身信息处理能力不匹配。多任务处理只是个神话。面对塞满的收件箱,我们无法清晰思考。我们天生更喜欢实时对话,所有人能一起获取最新信息。回到小部落时代,我们需要日常交流来感受联结。如今,在数字世界里,这种古老的渴望让我们若不立即回复每一封邮件就会感到焦虑)”可知,该段先提出核心问题(信息传递与处理能力不匹配),再分析多任务处理的误区、人类对实时交流的天生偏好及古今场景下的心理变化,以此剖析电子邮件带来困扰的原因,是通过分析原因展开段落的。故选C项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Despite his book’s title, Newport isn’t against all electronic messaging. What drives him to desperation is how we use it. With office workers nodding in hearty agreement, Newport offers some solutions. A German company invented the No Email Day. Productivity went up, even though it shortened the work time. The goal was for everyone to approach their work more deliberately without rushing. Some companies use an application called Trello to allow workers to access the necessary data and decide when to jump in and get things done. (尽管书名如此,纽波特并非反对所有电子信息传递。让他绝望的是我们使用电子邮件的方式。在上班族们由衷认同的同时,纽波特提出了一些解决方案。一家德国公司设立了“无邮件日”,尽管缩短了工作时间,效率却提高了。其目的是让每个人更从容地处理工作,而不是匆忙行事。一些公司使用一款名为Trello的应用程序,让员工可以获取必要的数据,并决定何时投入工作、完成任务)”可知,纽波特提及部分公司的做法(无邮件日、使用Trello应用),是为了说明这些方案能让员工自主决定工作节奏,体现了工作自主性的重要性。故选A项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Computer scientist Cal Newport now adds email to the list of life’s troubles. In his book A World Without Email, he argues this once-brilliant invention has made us suffer.(计算机科学家卡尔·纽波特(Cal Newport)现在将电子邮件添加到生活烦恼的列表中。在他的《没有电子邮件的世界》一书中,他认为这个曾经辉煌的发明让我们受苦。)”、第二段中“Newport says we’ve become slaves to email trapped in a “hyperactive hive mind”(纽波特说,我们已经成为电子邮件的奴隶,陷入了“过度活跃的蜂群思维”。)”并结合全文内容可知,文章围绕纽波特的观点展开,核心是电子邮件让人们陷入过度活跃的群体思维,成为邮件的奴隶,影响效率和情绪,并介绍了相关解决办法。B项“邮件奴役”精准概括了文章核心主旨,贴合原文中“slaves to email”的表述,适合作为本文最佳标题。故选B项。
D
Countless thousands of city dwellers in Britain and elsewhere have, in the past two years, become acutely aware of the green spaces in their midst. Indeed, many people only discovered them during lockdowns, when escaping to the great outdoors was a vital factor in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing.
Many south Londoners who have found solace in nature owe thanks to campaigners who, over the past 40 years and more, have put pressure on local and national bodies to protect precious green space. Although it is hard to envisage today, until the end of the 18th century extensive oak woodlands stretched for some seven miles across what is now suburban south London. What remains of them is the nearest ancient woodland to central London.
Ancient woodland, as defined by the government agency Natural England, is land on which the tree cover has been in continuous existence since 1600; before that date, plantation was rare, so woods that existed in 1600 are considered to have developed naturally. According to the Woodland Trust, ancient woodland covers just 2.5 per cent of the land area of England and Wales.
The Ancient Woodland Inventory, set up by the Nature Conservancy Council in 1981 and maintained by Natural England, says some 7 per cent of ancient woodland that was present in 1930 has been grubbed up for farming or other uses, and 38 per cent has been replaced with plantations, often of single-species conifers that offer little diversity of habitat.
The reasons the old North Wood survived for so long when surrounding areas were converted to farmland was that the steep terrain was unsuitable for arable or pasture, and because it lay on the sparsely populated margins of several parishes. It was also a valuable economic resource: for at least a millennium, the wood was intensely cultivated to provide timber, for furniture, tools and shipbuilding and charcoal for London’s blacksmiths, bakeries and brick and tilekilns.
12. Why did campaigners put pressure on local and national bodies according to the second paragraph?
A. To demand more gyms for public exercise.
B. To protect existing green spaces from destruction.
C. To request open spaces for planting new vegetation.
D. To promote the development of suburban housing.
13. What does the underlined phrase “grubbed up” in Paragraph 4 most likely mean?
A. Use up natural resources.
B. Dig out and remove completely.
C. Take up quickly for development.
D. Preserve carefully for the future.
14. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. British people have long been aware of the importance of green space protection.
B. The ancient woodland nearest to central London is entirely made up of conifers.
C. The replacement of ancient woodland with single-species plantations has harmed habitat diversity.
D. Only 7% of ancient woodland present in 1930 remains today.
15. Why did the old North Wood survive for so long according to the passage?
A. Its steep land was unsuitable for farming or animal grazing.
B. It was located in a densely populated and well-protected area.
C. The government had listed it as a protected area very early.
D. Local residents jointly prevented any external development.
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍伦敦南部古林地的现状、定义及北古林幸存原因,凸显古林地保护的重要性。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Many south Londoners who have found solace in nature owe thanks to campaigners who, over the past 40 years and more, have put pressure on local and national bodies to protect precious green space.(许多在大自然中寻求慰藉的伦敦南部居民要感谢活动家们,他们在过去40多年里一直向地方和国家机构施压,要求保护珍贵的绿地)”可知,活动家向地方和国家机构施压是为了保护现有的绿地不被破坏。故选B项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段“The Ancient Woodland Inventory, set up by the Nature Conservancy Council in 1981 and maintained by Natural England, says some 7 per cent of ancient woodland that was present in 1930 has been grubbed up for farming or other uses, and 38 per cent has been replaced with plantations, often of single-species conifers that offer little diversity of habitat.(这份由自然保护委员会于 1981 年设立、并由英格兰自然署负责维护的《古林地清单》显示,1930 年存在的古林地中,约有 7% 已被grubbed up用于农业或其他用途,38% 则被人工林取代——这些人工林通常为单一物种的针叶林,几乎无法提供多样化的栖息地)”可知,此处与“被替换为种植园”并列,应是古林地被破坏的一种情况,结合“用于农业或其他用途”可猜测,grubbed up意为“彻底挖掘移除”,与Dig out and remove completely意思相近。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“The Ancient Woodland Inventory, set up by the Nature Conservancy Council in 1981 and maintained by Natural England, says some 7 per cent of ancient woodland that was present in 1930 has been grubbed up for farming or other uses, and 38 per cent has been replaced with plantations, often of single-species conifers that offer little diversity of habitat.(这份由自然保护委员会于 1981 年设立、并由英格兰自然署负责维护的《古林地清单》显示,1930 年存在的古林地中,约有 7% 已被彻底清理用于农业或其他用途,38% 则被人工林取代——这些人工林通常为单一物种的针叶林,几乎无法提供多样化的栖息地)””可推断,用单一物种种植园替代古林地损害了栖息地的多样性。故选C项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中的“The reasons the old North Wood survived for so long when surrounding areas were converted to farmland was that the steep terrain was unsuitable for arable or pasture, and because it lay on the sparsely populated margins of several parishes.(在周边地区都被改造成农田的情况下,这片古老的北木森林之所以能存续如此之久,原因在于其地势陡峭,不适合耕种或放牧,同时也因为它地处多个教区人口稀少的边缘地带)”可知,北古林能长期幸存是因为其陡峭的土地不适合耕种或放牧。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As university doors opened in September for a new year, an estimated six million people across the world took to the streets in a historic week of climate action. The power of this youth-led campaign reflected the urgency for action on the environment. So what now? ____16____Here are some ideas about how you can be sustainable as a student.
What you put on your plate matters: nearly a quarter of all greenhouse gases come from agriculture, and most of those are from meat and dairy. Meat and dairy consumption results in excessive (过度的) land use, industrial emissions, methane, water use and deforestation. ____17____ A meat-free diet has been recommended as the single-biggest way an individual can reduce their effect on the planet.
Forget fast fashion: keeping your clothes for as long as possible has much more than just monetary value. In the UK, clothing has the fourth-largest environmental effect after housing, transport and food. ____18____
For some freshers, this will be your first time living alone, which means doing your own washing, cooking and cleaning. ____19____ Wash your clothes at a lower temperature, and choose a bamboo toothbrush or more eco-friendly sanitary (卫生的) products. When shopping, see if there's a zero-waste shop nearby, where all products are free from plastic packaging. Just turn up with your own container. If you're planning a weekend away with new friends, try to travel by train or bus.
____20____ But campaigning is important too. University campuses can be the perfect place for this. If you don't know where and how to start, see if there are any societies at your university like Student Climate Network. Students using fossil fuels in 76 universities have now committed to it.
A. So recycle your clothes or mend them.
B. Meat consumption delays industrial development.
C. And clothing has a bigger impact on environment than food.
D. Cutting out meat is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint.
E. There are simple ways you can change your habits to live more sustainably.
F. Individual actions matter, as they provide an alternative to how we can live.
G. For freshers starting a new chapter at university, deciding how to live your life is vital.
【答案】16. G 17. D 18. A 19. E 20. F
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。向大学新生介绍了几种可持续发展生活方式的建议。
【16题详解】
根据上文“As university doors opened in September for a new year, an estimated six million people across the world took to the streets in a historic week of climate action. The power of this youth-led campaign reflected the urgency for action on the environment. So what now?( 随着大学在9月迎来新的一年的开学,全球估计有600万人走上街头,参加了具有历史意义的气候行动一周。这场由年轻人领导的运动的力量反映了对环境采取行动的紧迫性。那么现在呢?) ”可知,介绍完了一次年轻人领发哦的环保行动,指出年轻人采取环保行动的重要性。G项表示对于即将开启大学新篇章的新生来说,决定如何生活至关重要,deciding how to live your life…呼应问句“What now?”。下文“Here are some ideas about how you can be sustainable as a student.( 这里有一些关于作为一名学生如何可持续发展的建议)”也呼应了how to live your life,freshers指大学新生,下文多次提到这些建议是针对大学新生的。故选G项。
【17题详解】
根据上文“…nearly a quarter of all greenhouse gases come from agriculture, and most of those are from meat and dairy. Meat and dairy consumption results in excessive (过度的) land use, industrial emissions, methane, water use and deforestation.(…近四分之一的温室气体来自农业,其中大部分来自肉类和奶制品。肉类和奶制品的消费导致过度的土地使用、工业排放、甲烷、水的使用和森林砍伐)可知,大量肉的消费是有害环境的,D项意为不吃肉是减少碳足迹的简单方法,契合上文,并且呼应下文的“A meat-free diet has been recommended…(无肉饮食被推荐…)”。故选D项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Forget fast fashion: keeping your clothes for as long as possible has much more than just monetary value. In the UK, clothing has the fourth-largest environmental effect after housing, transport and food.(把你的衣服保存得越久越好,这不仅仅是金钱的价值。在英国,服装对环境的影响仅次于住房、交通和食物)”可知,服装生产过程也对环境影响很大,应该建议大家回收循环使用或缝补旧衣服。故选A项。
【19题详解】
根据下文“Wash your clothes at a lower temperature, and choose a bamboo toothbrush or more eco-friendly sanitary (卫生的) products. When shopping, see if there's a zero-waste shop nearby, where all products are free from plastic packaging. Just turn up with your own container. If you're planning a weekend away with new friends, try to travel by train or bus.( 用较低的温度洗衣服,选择竹牙刷或更环保的卫生用品。购物时,看看附近是否有零废物商店,在那里所有的产品都没有塑料包装。带上你自己的集装箱就行了。如果你计划和新朋友度过一个周末,试着乘火车或公共汽车旅行)”介绍了四种可持续发展的生活方式,E项意为有一些简单的方法可以改变你的习惯,让你的生活更可持续,启领下文。故选E项。
【20题详解】
F项Individual actions matter, as they provide an alternative to how we can live.意为个人行为很重要,因为它们为我们的生活提供了一种选择,承接上文,第二三四段介绍的都是个人的一些绿色生活方式。下文转折“But campaigning is important too. University campuses can be the perfect place for this.(但是环保运动也很重要。大学校园是这方面的绝佳场所)”指的是集体性运动,与individual对应,F项契合上下文。故选F项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
From a young age, I believed I was a genius with a brush. Since my grandfather was an artist, I thought art was in my ____21____. I spent hours drawing strange and magical items. Noticing my interest, my mother signed me up for an art class, a stage where I hoped to continue my ____22____.
My teacher Mary, however, was a firm believer in strict ____23____. My only task was to perfectly copy the great masters’ works. Any ____24____ was considered a failure. My creative works here were met not with appreciation, but with sharp criticism. As a (n) ____25____, I began to feel terrified of making “mistakes”. Over the next few months, I played it safe, but my passion for painting ____26____.
My frustration led me to my grandpa’s. He ____27____ my works and asked for my thoughts behind them. I told him the world in my head, expecting him to ____28____ me just as Mary did. ____29____, my grandfather just smiled. “You have two ____30____ here,” he began, “First, Ms. Mary. She teaches you that your brush should obey the basics.” He continued, “And the second one is your own heart. The ____31____ choice of colors and lines is your own. Ms. Mary’s job is to help you better ____32____ yourself, not silence it.” Suddenly, his words struck me. What a talk!
Now, I am an artist. Looking back, my mother gave me my very first brush to start painting; Mary gave me a steady hand and ____33____; My grandfather, above all, gave me a brave heart to be ____34____ to myself, or I would never have my unique style. They are always there, ____35____ me to speak from my heart with every brushstroke.
21. A. mind B. blood C. ears D. eyes
22. A. hobby B. popularity C. character D. achievement
23. A. presentation B. imitation C. application D. adaptation
24. A. change B. excuse C. damage D. detail
25. A. whole B. consequence C. instance D. illustration
26. A. held B. burned C. glowed D. faded
27. A. looked over B. gave away C. filled in D. carried out
28. A. notice B. persuade C. criticize D. ignore
29. A. Apparently B. Generally C. Basically D. Surprisingly
30. A. guides B. solutions C. choices D. troubles
31. A. unwise B. limited C. unique D. cautious
32. A. shape B. forgive C. joke D. voice
33. A. ambition B. confidence C. reputation D. discipline
34. A. kind B. strict C. true D. balanced
35. A. protecting B. reminding C. informing D. recording
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从小喜欢画画,在艺术老师严格的模仿教学下逐渐失去创作热情,后在祖父的启发下找回自我,最终成为有独特风格艺术家的故事,强调了身边人对自己艺术之路的重要影响。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:因为我的祖父是一位艺术家,我以为艺术流淌在我的血液里。A. mind思维;B. blood血液;C. ears耳朵;D. eyes眼睛。根据前文“Since my grandfather was an artist”以及常识可知,祖父是艺术家,作者认为自己也有艺术天赋,艺术流淌在自己的血液里。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:注意到我的兴趣,我妈妈给我报了一个艺术班,在这个舞台上,我希望继续我的爱好。A. hobby爱好;B. popularity流行;C. character性格;D. achievement成就。根据前文“I spent hours drawing strange and magical items.”可知,作者花数小时画画,说明对绘画感兴趣,所以艺术班是继续爱好的地方。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然而,我的老师玛丽坚信严格的模仿。A. presentation展示;B. imitation模仿;C. application应用;D. adaptation适应。根据后文“My only task was to perfectly copy the great masters’ works.”可知,作者的任务是完美临摹大师作品,所以老师坚信严格模仿。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:任何改动都被认为是失败。A. change改变,改动;B. excuse借口;C. damage损坏;D. detail细节。根据前文“perfectly copy the great masters’ works”可知,要完美临摹大师作品,所以任何改动都是不允许的,会被视为失败。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:结果,我开始害怕犯“错误”。A. whole整体;B. consequence结果;C. instance例子;D. illustration说明。根据前文“My creative works here were met not with appreciation, but with sharp criticism.”可知,作者的创作得不到欣赏,只有严厉批评,所以害怕犯错是这种批评带来的结果。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在接下来的几个月里,我求稳,但我对绘画的热情消退了。A. held握住;B. burned燃烧;C. glowed发光;D. faded消退。根据前文“I played it safe”以及转折词but可知,作者求稳,不再创新,所以对绘画的热情消退了。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:他仔细看了我的作品,问了我创作背后的想法。A. looked over仔细检查;B. gave away赠送;C. filled in填写;D. carried out执行。根据后文“asked for my thoughts behind them”可知,祖父问作者创作想法,说明是仔细看了作品。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我告诉他我脑海中的世界,料想他会像玛丽一样批评我。A. notice注意;B. persuade说服;C. criticize批评;D. ignore忽视。根据前文“My creative works here were met not with appreciation, but with sharp criticism.”可知,作者在艺术班得到的只有严厉批评,所以料想祖父也会批评自己。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:令人惊讶的是,我祖父只是笑了笑。A. Apparently显然;B. Generally一般地;C. Basically基本上;D. Surprisingly令人惊讶地。根据前文“expecting him to ____ me just as Mary did”以及后文“my grandfather just smiled”可知,作者料想祖父批评自己,结果祖父只是微笑,这是令人惊讶的。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:你有两个向导。A. guides向导;B. solutions解决方案;C. choices选择;D. troubles麻烦。根据后文“First, Ms. Mary.”以及“And the second one is your own heart.”可知,玛丽老师和自己的内心是两个向导。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:颜色和线条的独特选择是你自己的。A. unwise不明智的;B. limited有限的;C. unique独特的;D. cautious谨慎的。根据后文“your own”以及“I would never have my unique style”可知,颜色和线条的选择是独特的。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:玛丽老师的工作是帮助你更好地表达自我,而非压抑它。A. shape塑造;B. forgive原谅;C. joke开玩笑;D. voice表达。根据后文“not silence it”可知,不是压抑它,所以是帮助作者更好地表达自己。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:现在,我是一名艺术家。回首往事,我母亲给了我第一支画笔开始画画;玛丽给了我稳健的手和训练;A. ambition野心;B. confidence信心;C. reputation声誉;D. discipline训练。根据前文“My only task was to perfectly copy the great masters’ works.”可知,玛丽老师要求作者完美临摹大师作品,给了作者严格的训练。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:最重要的是,我的祖父给了我一颗勇敢的心,让我忠于自己,否则我永远不会有自己独特的风格。A. kind善良的;B. strict严格的;C. true真实的;D. balanced平衡的。根据后文“I would never have my unique style”可知,作者有自己独特的风格,这是忠于自己,做真实的自己。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们一直在那里,提醒我每一笔都要发自内心。A. protecting保护;B. reminding提醒;C. informing通知;D. recording记录。根据前文“They are always there”以及后文“to speak from my heart with every brushstroke”可知,他们一直在那里,所以是提醒作者每一笔都要发自内心。故选B项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式,并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Beginning on March 21 and ending on April 4, Chunfen, or Spring Equinox, as the name ____36____ (indicate), begins when the day and the night are of equal ____37____ (long). During this period, the sun’s position in the sky moves northwards, marking a ____38____ (gradual) longer day in the Northern Hemisphere and a longer night in the Southern Hemisphere. In the two weeks, Chinese traditionally like to head out to fly kites or play a game in which they try to balance an egg to make ____39____ stand up.
There are many ____40____ (attract) customs that have been passed down in different places across China over the centuries to celebrate this unique day. At first, it ____41____ (use)by ancient farmers to mark the beginning of the sowing season and farm work, at the same time welcoming the season of spring. As time passed, customs ____42____ (surround) Chunfen produced various activities such as dragon dances and waist drum performances.
____43____ the Spring Equinox right around the corner, crowds of people from around the country have been heading to Anren, a small county in Hunan Province, ____44____ (take) part in ceremonies to memorialize China’s “Divine Farmer” Shennong and pray for a good harvest.
There are also some celebrations that are seen in most places around China, some of _____45_____ have even made their way overseas.
【答案】36. indicates
37. length 38. gradually
39. it 40. attractive
41. was used
42. surrounding
43. With 44. to take
45. which
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国二十四节气中“春分”的意义以及相关的民间习俗。
【36题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意:从3月21日开始到4月4日结束,春分,或Spring Equinox,顾名思义,开始于白天和黑夜长度相等的时候。陈述客观事实用一般现在时,且主语name是单数名词,和动词indicate之间是主动关系,谓语用第三人称单数形式。故填indicates。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意:从3月21日开始到4月4日结束,春分,或Spring Equinox,顾名思义,开始于白天和黑夜长度相等的时候。 形容词equal后应该用名词形式作介词of的宾语,表抽象意义,不可数,故填length。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意:在此期间,太阳在天空中的位置向北移动,标志着北半球的白天逐渐变长,南半球的夜晚逐渐变长。修饰形容词longer应该用副词gradually。故填gradually。
【39题详解】
考查代词。句意:在这两个星期里,中国人传统上喜欢出去放风筝,或者玩一个游戏,他们试图平衡一个鸡蛋,让它站起来。此处指代an egg,应用代词it。故填it。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意:几个世纪以来,中国各地流传着许多吸引人的习俗来庆祝这个独特的日子。修饰名词customs应该用形容词attractive,作定语,表示“吸引人的”。故填attractive。
【41题详解】
考查时态语态。句意:起初,它被古代农民用来标志播种季节和农活的开始,同时欢迎春天的到来。主语与谓语构成被动关系,根据后文by ancient farmers此处是介绍在过去人们如何看待春分,也就是它的用途,故为一般过去时的被动语态,主语为it,谓语用单数。故填was used。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:随着时间的推移,围绕春分的习俗产生了各种活动,如舞龙和腰鼓表演。分析句子结构可知surround与逻辑主语customs和动词之间是主动关系,故用现在分词作后置定语。故填surrounding。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意:随着春分即将来临,来自全国各地的人们纷纷涌向湖南省安仁县,参加纪念中国“农民中的圣人”神农的仪式,并祈求丰收。根据句子结构和句意可知,此处表示“随着”,属于“with+宾语+介词短语”的复合结构。首字母大写。故填With。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:随着春分即将来临,来自全国各地的人们纷纷涌向湖南省安仁县,参加纪念中国“农民中的圣人”神农的仪式,并祈求丰收。分析句子结构可知,用不定式表示人们去湖南安仁县的目的。故填to take。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:也有一些庆祝活动在中国大多数地方都能看到,其中一些甚至传到了海外。分析句子结构可知,逗号后是非限制性定语从句,句子缺少主语,判断用关系代词,先行词是celebrations,又因在介词后,指物,故填which。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛,请你以“We are what we read”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛,内容包括:
1.阅读的重要性;
2.你的建议;
注意:1.写作词数为80个左右,不要出现学校真实校名和本人姓名;
2.开头已给出,不计入总词数;
3.请按如下格式作答。
We are what we read
Hello, everyone!
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【答案】 We are what we read
Hello, everyone!
Reading is like a bridge connecting us to the world. It enriches our knowledge, broadens our horizons and shapes our values. Every book we read leaves a mark on our thinking and behavior, making us who we are today.
Here are some tips for effective reading. Choose books that suit your interests and levels to keep motivation. Take notes while reading to deepen understanding. Also, share your reading experience with others to gain new insights.
Let’s make reading a lifelong habit and grow into better versions of ourselves!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生以“We are what we read”为题写一篇演讲稿参加英语演讲比赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
有效的:effective→efficient
选择:choose→select
获得:gain→obtain
适合:suit→be fit for
2.句式拓展
合并句子
原句:Reading is like a bridge connecting us to the world. It enriches our knowledge, broadens our horizons and shapes our values.
拓展句:Reading is like a bridge connecting us to the world, which enriches our knowledge, broadens our horizons and shapes our values.
【点睛】[高分句型1]Every book we read leaves a mark on our thinking and behavior, making us who we are today.(运用了现在分词作状语,who引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2]Take notes while reading to deepen understanding.(运用了省略句,动词不定式作目的状语)
第二节(满分 25 分)
47. 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。
Everything about moving day was a puzzle. I didn't know anything about our new building on a new street. Our old life was broken into pieces and packed up in piled boxes. I wondered if it would ever fit back together again.
Mom introduced me to our new neighbours, the Chens. Mrs Chen worked with Mom at the job she'd just started. Mr Chen was a famous craftsman(匠人) from China.
Mom said it was a fresh start, but it felt broken to me. I just wanted things to go back to how they had been before.
After the first day at my new school, I walked home alone. Mom had told me she had to work. I was still hoping she'd meet me after the bell. I had to open the door myself with the new key. I felt a bit hungry and went straight into the kitchen, ripping tape from the packed boxes while I searched for a clean plate. My fingers slipped, and something went crashing to the ground.
“Benjamin” cried Mom from the doorway. I didn't hear her come in. “What just broke?” she asked, kneeling to pick up the pieces. In her hands, I recognized the shattered pieces. It was Grandma's bowl. “I can't believe you broke this,” she said.
“Well, I can't believe we have to live here now! I can't believe I have to switch schools, and I can't believe you didn't even meet me after my first day” I ran into my room, slamming the door behind me.
The broom swept across the kitchen floor. Then the click of Mom's bedroom door closed behind her. I sneaked out into the kitchen and found the fragments in the dustbin. There were so many pieces in here, but maybe I could put them back together. Turning the pieces, I tried to match them,but this bowl would never look the same again.
“I'm sorry I yelled,” said Mom, as she opened her door. “Please just throw out the pieces. We can't make a fresh start with broken things.”
As I wandered down the hall, Mr Chen was emptying his garbage.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
“Are you sure you want to throw that out?” he asked.
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Paragraph 2:
I brought the repaired bowl into her room.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
“Are you sure you want to throw that out?” he asked. My throat twisted into a knot. “It's broken,” I murmured. “That's a simple repair. Come.” In their apartment, Mr Chen spread the broken pieces out like a jigsaw puzzle. After finding each match, he taught me to delicately rebuild the bowl, filling in the crack lines with a special paint. Finally, the bowl was together again. I held it gently in the palm of my hand and admired it for long. Slightly different, it was as beautiful as before. I couldn't wait to show it to Mom and rushed back home.
Paragraph 2:
I brought the repaired bowl into her room. Obviously, she was more than surprised to see the bowl again. “It's amazing” she marveled, running her fingertip over the fixed cracks. “Mr Chen helped me mend it. He is a superb craftsman,” I said with a grin. “Definitely. After being repaired, it looks much stronger than before” said Mom, smiling radiantly. I sat on the edge of her bed, and Mom reached out to me. Our hands joined with crisscrossed fingers, we both knew this was a new beginning.
【解析】
【分析】本文以一个举家迁移的小男孩人主要人物,展开描写。主要讲述了一个名叫本杰明的小男孩因搬入新的居所,感到很不适应,对妈妈很不理解。因为一只摔碎的碗,与妈妈发生了争吵。然后,在陈先生的帮助下,修复了这只碗,从而消除了母子之间的隔阂。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“他问我是否确定要扔掉那些碎片。”可知,第一段可描写作者在中国匠人陈先生的帮助下,修复了摔碎的碗。
②由第二段首句内容“我把修复好的碗拿给妈妈看”可知,第二段可描写作者将修复好的碗给妈妈展示,从而消除了母子之间的隔阂。
2.续写线索:修复——完成——喜出望外——向妈妈展示——微笑——心贴心
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.散开:spread out/fan out/scatter
②.欣赏:admire/appreciate/enjoy
③.猛冲:rush/storm/run
情绪类
①.惊叹:marvel/amaze
②.喜气洋洋地:radiantly/cheerfully/brightly
【点睛】[高分句型1]. She marveled, running her fingertip over the fixed cracks.(由running现在分词短语作状语)
[高分句型2]. Slightly different, it was as beautiful as before.(由形容词different作状语)
[高分句型3]. Our hands joined with crisscrossed fingers, we both knew this was a new beginning.(名词hands+过去分词joined构成的独立主格结构)
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. Why does the man want to sell his car?
A. It is too old.
B. It is unreliable.
C. It is not eco - friendly.
2. What is the man’s attitude to Mr Smith’s teaching style?
A. Appreciative. B. Indifferent. C. Opposed.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A famous director. B. A wild animal. C. A nature film.
4. What will the woman do this evening?
A. Work overtime.
B. Watch TV at home.
C. Hang out with the man.
5. What will the man probably do next with the broken machine?
A. Repair it himself.
B. Call Henry to fix it.
C. Buy a new one to replace 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。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Employer and employee. B. Teacher and student. C. Schoolmates.
7. How does the woman feel about the university?
A. Stressed. B. Satisfied. C. Unhappy.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What did Mike forget to bring?
A. Some videos. B. The research paper. C. All pictures.
9. When will the speakers give a presentation of their project?
A. This morning. B. This afternoon. C. Tomorrow morning.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. How many children does the woman have?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
11. What did the woman’s son do last weekend?
A. He went shopping.
B. He played ball sports.
C. He had a birthday party.
12. What did the speakers purchase last weekend?
A. A birthday cake. B. Some food. C. Some clothes.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man doing?
A. Applying for a position.
B. Conducting an interview.
C. Teaching literature in the school.
14. How long has the woman been teaching?
A. For five years. B. For ten years. C. For fifteen years.
15. What do we know about the woman?
A. She is good at writing.
B. She has got a doctor’s degree.
C. She lacks communication skills.
16. Why does the woman want to work in the school?
A. It is close to her house.
B. Its rules are quite loose.
C. Its values match her morals.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What did the woman’s family take to travel into central London?
A. The bus. B. The taxi. C. The underground.
18. What was the weather like when the woman was on the London Eye?
A. Foggy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
19. What does the woman say about the usual weather in London?
A. Constant. B. Changeable. C. Pleasant.
20. What is Winter Wonderland?
A. A national park. B. A Christmas activity. C. A Chinese restaurant.
第二部分 阅读理解(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
This is where you can explore unknown and the most interesting facts about our living planet, the universe, and people’s lifestyles. Here are some top unmissable festivals from around the world.
Rio Carnival, Brazil
It is a five-day festival which takes place forty days before Easter. Rio de Janeiro has earned its title as the Carnival capital of the world with its famous samba dancing, colourful clothes and live music.
Holi Festival, India
Holi is a Hindu spring festival, also known as the “festival of colours”. It is a sign of the victory of good over evil, the end of winter, and the arrival of spring. Starting with a nighttime bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, Holi is celebrated the next day by people throwing coloured powder and water at each other.
St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland
Held on March 17 every year, it is a celebration to mark the death of Ireland’s patron saint (守护神) Saint Patrick. Since 1996, an entire festival of parades, fireworks as well as food and drinks has surrounded the celebration. Enjoy traditional songs and dances, watch musical street theatre shows and get dressed in all green as you celebrate Irish heritage and culture.
Burning Man Festival, United States
As a week-long event at the end of August in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, it attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the world each year. Tickets to Burning Man are not cheap. But once you’re there, you will surely have an unforgettable experience. The main event is burning a large wooden statue on Saturday night, followed by a big dance party that lasts all night long.
1. Which of the following is NOT presented on St. Patrick’s Day?
A. Traditional art shows. B. Green clothes.
C. Traditional songs and dances. D. Street theatre performances.
2. Which festival lasts the longest in celebration?
A. Holi Festival. B. Rio Carnival.
C. Burning Man Festival. D. St. Patrick’s Day.
3. What do the festivals have in common?
A. There is no need to buy tickets. B. Dance is a common way to celebrate.
C. They centre on specific religious customs. D. People are all dressed in traditional clothes.
B
Growing up, I disliked writing. It was the last thing I wanted to do and it’s one reason why I pursued science in the first place. In high school, I hated writing essays. For hours, I stared at blank pages, trying to turn my disordered thoughts into fluent sentences and I often received papers marked with lots of corrections. I began to wonder if I was simply not cut out for writing. And that was OK. I didn’t have to be good at everything.
I focused instead on my love for math and science. I took comfort there, knowing objective truth could be found if I searched methodically. In college, I studied engineering and joined a research lab to gain hands-on experience. My first project was to improve the efficiency of a magnetic component. Despite initial disappointing results, I continued through many designs. Eventually, we developed a design that halved energy losses. I was delighted — until my professor told me to write that research paper.
I knew that if I wanted to become a researcher, I would need to spend time penning papers. But I was scared of failing. In a panic, I asked a graduate student in my lab for help. We set a goal for the paper, and I carefully wrote an outline. But when I asked him for feedback (反馈), I soon found the paper covered in red marks. He explained that red didn’t mean I was a bad writer. Writing isn’t a one-and-done thing. It requires revising your work, often several times. Suddenly it occurred to me, “Hadn’t I done the same thing when I was searching for an efficient design?”
I polished my paper’s outline into sentences and paragraphs, guided by feedback. Though my first draft wasn’t perfect, with help, I enjoyed the process of improving it. Writing has since become one of my favorite parts of research, helping me organize my thoughts. I’ve even started writing popular science articles, which I never could have imagined during my early struggles with essays.
4. Which of the following best describes the author’s initial attitude toward writing?
A. A walk in the park. B. A storm in a teacup.
C. A nut hard to break. D. A feather in one’s cap.
5. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “penning” in paragraph 3?
A. Collecting. B. Reviewing. C. Composing. D. Polishing.
6. What did the author learn from his writing and research?
A. Both require trial and error. B. Both need inspiration and teamwork.
C. Both are about following fixed rules. D. Both are stressful and time-consuming.
7. What is the author’s attitude toward writing now?
A. Bored. B. Uncaring. C. Ambiguous. D. Enthusiastic.
C
Earth’s biggest problem, according to Douglas Adams, is quite simple: the species of clever ape (猿) that thinks it runs the joint is mostly unhappy most of the time. Computer scientist Cal Newport now adds email to the list of life’s troubles. In his book A World Without Email, he argues this once-brilliant invention has made us suffer.
Newport says we’ve become slaves to email trapped in a “hyperactive hive mind” — the reality in which everyone, everywhere, can communicate with everyone else with ease. Studies have shown how dominant email has become in ordinary office life. The average knowledge worker sends and receives 126 emails daily, which ruins focus, making them less productive and more irritable (易怒的).
All of this might be bearable but for one problem: the mismatch between modern electronic messaging and our own information-processing capacity. Multitasking is a myth. We can’t think clearly while dealing with an overflowing inbox. We’re wired to prefer real-time conversations, where everyone gets updates together. Back in small tribes (部落), we needed daily chats to feel connected. Now, in a digital world, that ancient urge makes us anxious if we don’t reply to every email instantly.
Despite his book’s title, Newport isn’t against all electronic messaging. What drives him to desperation is how we use it. With office workers nodding in hearty agreement, Newport offers some solutions. A German company invented the No Email Day. Productivity went up, even though it shortened the work time. The goal was for everyone to approach their work more deliberately without rushing. Some companies use an application called Trello to allow workers to access the necessary data and decide when to jump in and get things done.
Handling email when it’s out of control is like being pecked (啄) by a flock of geese. But changing this won’t be easy. Our need for focused thinking conflicts with the Dopamine Economy — something designed to keep us unable to resist constant messages. Still, Newport thinks regaining control of our time might be the key to being happier at work.
8. What phenomenon does Newport point out in his book?
A. Office workers fail to handle daily emails.
B. People can contact each other more easily.
C. Convenience of modern life comes at a cost.
D. Email overload affects efficiency and mood.
9. How does the author develop paragraph 3?
A. By giving examples.
B. By presenting the history.
C. By analyzing the cause.
D. By comparing preferences.
10. What does Newport try to illustrate by mentioning the practices of some companies?
A. The importance of autonomy at work. B. The necessity to cut working hours.
C. The benefit of technological advances. D. The need to follow economic trend.
11. What might be a suitable title for the text?
A. Message Overflow B. Email Slavery
C. Message Addiction D. Email Craze
D
Countless thousands of city dwellers in Britain and elsewhere have, in the past two years, become acutely aware of the green spaces in their midst. Indeed, many people only discovered them during lockdowns, when escaping to the great outdoors was a vital factor in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing.
Many south Londoners who have found solace in nature owe thanks to campaigners who, over the past 40 years and more, have put pressure on local and national bodies to protect precious green space. Although it is hard to envisage today, until the end of the 18th century extensive oak woodlands stretched for some seven miles across what is now suburban south London. What remains of them is the nearest ancient woodland to central London.
Ancient woodland, as defined by the government agency Natural England, is land on which the tree cover has been in continuous existence since 1600; before that date, plantation was rare, so woods that existed in 1600 are considered to have developed naturally. According to the Woodland Trust, ancient woodland covers just 2.5 per cent of the land area of England and Wales.
The Ancient Woodland Inventory, set up by the Nature Conservancy Council in 1981 and maintained by Natural England, says some 7 per cent of ancient woodland that was present in 1930 has been grubbed up for farming or other uses, and 38 per cent has been replaced with plantations, often of single-species conifers that offer little diversity of habitat.
The reasons the old North Wood survived for so long when surrounding areas were converted to farmland was that the steep terrain was unsuitable for arable or pasture, and because it lay on the sparsely populated margins of several parishes. It was also a valuable economic resource: for at least a millennium, the wood was intensely cultivated to provide timber, for furniture, tools and shipbuilding and charcoal for London’s blacksmiths, bakeries and brick and tilekilns.
12. Why did campaigners put pressure on local and national bodies according to the second paragraph?
A. To demand more gyms for public exercise.
B. To protect existing green spaces from destruction.
C. To request open spaces for planting new vegetation.
D. To promote the development of suburban housing.
13. What does the underlined phrase “grubbed up” in Paragraph 4 most likely mean?
A. Use up natural resources.
B. Dig out and remove completely.
C. Take up quickly for development.
D. Preserve carefully for the future.
14. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. British people have long been aware of the importance of green space protection.
B. The ancient woodland nearest to central London is entirely made up of conifers.
C. The replacement of ancient woodland with single-species plantations has harmed habitat diversity.
D. Only 7% of ancient woodland present in 1930 remains today.
15. Why did the old North Wood survive for so long according to the passage?
A. Its steep land was unsuitable for farming or animal grazing.
B. It was located in a densely populated and well-protected area.
C. The government had listed it as a protected area very early.
D. Local residents jointly prevented any external development.
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。
As university doors opened in September for a new year, an estimated six million people across the world took to the streets in a historic week of climate action. The power of this youth-led campaign reflected the urgency for action on the environment. So what now? ____16____Here are some ideas about how you can be sustainable as a student.
What you put on your plate matters: nearly a quarter of all greenhouse gases come from agriculture, and most of those are from meat and dairy. Meat and dairy consumption results in excessive (过度的) land use, industrial emissions, methane, water use and deforestation. ____17____ A meat-free diet has been recommended as the single-biggest way an individual can reduce their effect on the planet.
Forget fast fashion: keeping your clothes for as long as possible has much more than just monetary value. In the UK, clothing has the fourth-largest environmental effect after housing, transport and food. ____18____
For some freshers, this will be your first time living alone, which means doing your own washing, cooking and cleaning. ____19____ Wash your clothes at a lower temperature, and choose a bamboo toothbrush or more eco-friendly sanitary (卫生的) products. When shopping, see if there's a zero-waste shop nearby, where all products are free from plastic packaging. Just turn up with your own container. If you're planning a weekend away with new friends, try to travel by train or bus.
____20____ But campaigning is important too. University campuses can be the perfect place for this. If you don't know where and how to start, see if there are any societies at your university like Student Climate Network. Students using fossil fuels in 76 universities have now committed to it.
A. So recycle your clothes or mend them.
B. Meat consumption delays industrial development.
C. And clothing has a bigger impact on environment than food.
D. Cutting out meat is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint.
E. There are simple ways you can change your habits to live more sustainably.
F. Individual actions matter, as they provide an alternative to how we can live.
G. For freshers starting a new chapter at university, deciding how to live your life is vital.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
From a young age, I believed I was a genius with a brush. Since my grandfather was an artist, I thought art was in my ____21____. I spent hours drawing strange and magical items. Noticing my interest, my mother signed me up for an art class, a stage where I hoped to continue my ____22____.
My teacher Mary, however, was a firm believer in strict ____23____. My only task was to perfectly copy the great masters’ works. Any ____24____ was considered a failure. My creative works here were met not with appreciation, but with sharp criticism. As a (n) ____25____, I began to feel terrified of making “mistakes”. Over the next few months, I played it safe, but my passion for painting ____26____.
My frustration led me to my grandpa’s. He ____27____ my works and asked for my thoughts behind them. I told him the world in my head, expecting him to ____28____ me just as Mary did. ____29____, my grandfather just smiled. “You have two ____30____ here,” he began, “First, Ms. Mary. She teaches you that your brush should obey the basics.” He continued, “And the second one is your own heart. The ____31____ choice of colors and lines is your own. Ms. Mary’s job is to help you better ____32____ yourself, not silence it.” Suddenly, his words struck me. What a talk!
Now, I am an artist. Looking back, my mother gave me my very first brush to start painting; Mary gave me a steady hand and ____33____; My grandfather, above all, gave me a brave heart to be ____34____ to myself, or I would never have my unique style. They are always there, ____35____ me to speak from my heart with every brushstroke.
21. A. mind B. blood C. ears D. eyes
22. A. hobby B. popularity C. character D. achievement
23. A. presentation B. imitation C. application D. adaptation
24. A. change B. excuse C. damage D. detail
25. A. whole B. consequence C. instance D. illustration
26. A. held B. burned C. glowed D. faded
27. A. looked over B. gave away C. filled in D. carried out
28. A. notice B. persuade C. criticize D. ignore
29. A. Apparently B. Generally C. Basically D. Surprisingly
30. A. guides B. solutions C. choices D. troubles
31. A. unwise B. limited C. unique D. cautious
32. A. shape B. forgive C. joke D. voice
33. A. ambition B. confidence C. reputation D. discipline
34. A. kind B. strict C. true D. balanced
35. A. protecting B. reminding C. informing D. recording
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,并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Beginning on March 21 and ending on April 4, Chunfen, or Spring Equinox, as the name ____36____ (indicate), begins when the day and the night are of equal ____37____ (long). During this period, the sun’s position in the sky moves northwards, marking a ____38____ (gradual) longer day in the Northern Hemisphere and a longer night in the Southern Hemisphere. In the two weeks, Chinese traditionally like to head out to fly kites or play a game in which they try to balance an egg to make ____39____ stand up.
There are many ____40____ (attract) customs that have been passed down in different places across China over the centuries to celebrate this unique day. At first, it ____41____ (use)by ancient farmers to mark the beginning of the sowing season and farm work, at the same time welcoming the season of spring. As time passed, customs ____42____ (surround) Chunfen produced various activities such as dragon dances and waist drum performances.
____43____ the Spring Equinox right around the corner, crowds of people from around the country have been heading to Anren, a small county in Hunan Province, ____44____ (take) part in ceremonies to memorialize China’s “Divine Farmer” Shennong and pray for a good harvest.
There are also some celebrations that are seen in most places around China, some of _____45_____ have even made their way overseas.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛,请你以“We are what we read”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛,内容包括:
1.阅读的重要性;
2.你的建议;
注意:1.写作词数为80个左右,不要出现学校真实校名和本人姓名;
2.开头已给出,不计入总词数;
3.请按如下格式作答。
We are what we read
Hello, everyone!
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第二节(满分 25 分)
47. 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。
Everything about moving day was a puzzle. I didn't know anything about our new building on a new street. Our old life was broken into pieces and packed up in piled boxes. I wondered if it would ever fit back together again.
Mom introduced me to our new neighbours, the Chens. Mrs Chen worked with Mom at the job she'd just started. Mr Chen was a famous craftsman(匠人) from China.
Mom said it was a fresh start, but it felt broken to me. I just wanted things to go back to how they had been before.
After the first day at my new school, I walked home alone. Mom had told me she had to work. I was still hoping she'd meet me after the bell. I had to open the door myself with the new key. I felt a bit hungry and went straight into the kitchen, ripping tape from the packed boxes while I searched for a clean plate. My fingers slipped, and something went crashing to the ground.
“Benjamin” cried Mom from the doorway. I didn't hear her come in. “What just broke?” she asked, kneeling to pick up the pieces. In her hands, I recognized the shattered pieces. It was Grandma's bowl. “I can't believe you broke this,” she said.
“Well, I can't believe we have to live here now! I can't believe I have to switch schools, and I can't believe you didn't even meet me after my first day” I ran into my room, slamming the door behind me.
The broom swept across the kitchen floor. Then the click of Mom's bedroom door closed behind her. I sneaked out into the kitchen and found the fragments in the dustbin. There were so many pieces in here, but maybe I could put them back together. Turning the pieces, I tried to match them,but this bowl would never look the same again.
“I'm sorry I yelled,” said Mom, as she opened her door. “Please just throw out the pieces. We can't make a fresh start with broken things.”
As I wandered down the hall, Mr Chen was emptying his garbage.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
“Are you sure you want to throw that out?” he asked.
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Paragraph 2:
I brought the repaired bowl into her room.
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