四川省泸县第五中学2026-2027学年第一学期高三上学期开学英语试题

高2024级高三第一学期开学测试 英语参考答案 一．选择题 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 B A C B A C B C A B 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 A A C C B C A C B C 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 C D B D C B A B B C 题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 答案 C C A B D A F G C B 题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 答案 C D A D C A D B A B 题号 51 52 53 54 55 答案 A D B A C 二．语法填空 56．while 57．beliefs 58．when 59．comparative 60．to 61．were dismissed 62．to study 63．arguing 64．a 65．biologically 三．表达 66．Dear Lucy, With your birthday approaching, I sincerely wish you a happy birthday! To convey my sincere wishes, I’ve made some paper cuttings for you. One piece is designed with four Chinese characters that mean “happy birthday”. Another piece is in the shape of sunflowers, which stand for good health and energy. There’s also one piece showing a monkey on a tree as the year in which you were born was the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese zodiac. The paper cuttings are expected to be delivered to you within seven days and I hope you’ll like them. Yours, Li Hua 67．After another upsetting wake-up, Aliya dialed the number back home. “Are you OK, my sweetheart?” Her mother’s voice came through, warm and concerned. As she fumbled for a decent excuse, she could clearly hear her father scurrying toward the phone, obviously surprised at the rare call. Before she could pour out her grievances, her parents continued softly, “Whatever happens, dear, we are here.” Aliya gripped the phone, tears rolling down like unleashed floodwaters. The conversation ended sooner than she had wished, yet Aliya felt something loosen in her chest. She quickly erased her trail in New York and flew back as determinedly as she had once left. Aliya took a job in the town library. It was a plain building against the gentle hills, its windows facing the slow-moving river, peaceful and safe. Children came after school and embraced her before leaving. She walked home each evening, greeted by the peddlers and sometimes even friends along the way. In the warmth of her family home, she sat with her parents, hearing stories she had been too impatient to listen to before. Aliya finally felt a sense of contentment. She had spent the best of her twenties chasing the glamour of a distant shore, only to find she had possessed it here from the very beginning. 听力原文： Text1：M: Morning, Caroline. Did you enjoy your weekend in the country? W: Yes, thanks. Some friends went with us. M: Where did you stay? At a hotel? W: No, we camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. Text2：W: How’s your job as a sound engineer? Is it boring? M: Definitely not. It’s a rewarding career. I operate various devices and balance the levels of different sounds to create an engaging audio experience. Text3：M: Excuse me, we booked Room 205 for 3 o’clock. But there’s a group in there now. W: I am terribly sorry. It looks like the room was mistakenly given to others by my colleague. I’ll fix this right away. Text4：M: I remember we first met in the library during our first year at university. W: Yes, Marco. You helped me find a history book and we started talking about movies after that. I guess we just clicked from the start. Text5：M: What are we going to get Sarah for her graduation next week? W: Well, she loves chocolates, but your dad will buy her some. What do you suggest? M: A laptop. W: That’s a bit too much. Anything else? Text6：W: Have you tried that new restaurant, Paul? The review I read said it was really good. M: It must have been the same review I read. That’s why I went last night. I was disappointed, though, Beth. The service was very slow, and the music was too loud. As for the food, I didn’t think it was anything special. W: I was thinking of going there for my birthday dinner. Maybe I’ll choose somewhere else instead. M: I can recommend a small Italian place nearby. The atmosphere is much better, and the food is excellent. Text7：W: Hi, could I ask you a few questions? M: Sure, but if it is about your meal plan, you’ll need to go to room 25 just down the hall. W: No, I’m okay with my meal plan. I am actually here about the food in the student cafeteria. M: Oh, I see. What seems to be the problem? W: I am a little concerned that a lot of the food you serve isn’t really that healthy, like there are so many deep-fried foods. M: As a matter of fact, we recently changed the type of oil we use in our fryer. It is the healthiest available. And would you believe that at least 10 students have already complained that the French fries don’t taste as good since we switched. Text8：W: People say that it’s everyone’s job to “give back” to society. I think that’s why you do the volunteer work, right? M: That’s true. You know I was quite busy at work but I never felt I was doing good to the world. Through volunteer work, everything is different. W: Since you like volunteer work so much, why didn’t you work in a charity organization? M: When I was in college, I had dreams of helping others in need. However, my father lost his job later and I needed to make money for my family. So I worked in a hotel as an accountant right after college even though it was not my dream job. W: I’m glad that you’ve had your dream come true. How did you find the job? M: I called this organization that’s helping the poor sick children and then I sent my information to them. A few weeks later, I met my students for the first time. I have been teaching them English since then. Text9：M: Did your kids enjoy the visit to the City Zoo, Rebecca? W: Hardly. Amanda, my daughter, was upset to see animals in cages and my son Mike kept crying because he was not allowed to feed them. M: Oh dear, but I guess you can’t blame them. City zoos aren’t very nice places for kids to learn about wild animals. W: Exactly! I am thinking of taking them to a wildlife park next time, where the animals are kept in large areas, though the admission fee could be higher. M: That’s true. Watching nature documentaries is also very helpful before the visit. I remember watching some incredible nature shows on TV when I was a kid. I felt like I was right there with the animals in their natural habitat. W: That sounds like a good idea! Thank you for your suggestion. Text10：Good morning, everyone. I’m a new member of this book club. Today I’d like to share a really valuable book with you. Last year, I had a job interview in the capital, and since the commute was quite long, I wanted to make good use of that time — so I picked up a book before boarding the train. The one I bought is called Atomic Habits, and I was totally absorbed in it during the journey. The core idea of this book revolves around daily habits. It argues that big life changes don’t have to come from dramatic overhauls — instead, replacing bad habits with small, positive ones can make a huge difference. Specifically, it points out that a 1% daily improvement adds up to a 37% performance boost by the end of a year. That idea really gave me hope and made life more motivating. After reading it, I even achieved my long-awaited goals in just six months! If any of you here haven’t read it yet but want to make positive changes in your life, I highly recommend giving it a try. 第1页（共2页） 第1页（共2页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 泸县五中高2024级高三第一学期开学测试 英语 本试卷分为试题卷和答题卡两部分，其中试题卷由第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）组成，共10页；答题卡共2页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 第I卷（选择题，共95分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．Where did Caroline spend the nights in the country? A．In a hotel. B．In the open air. C．In a farmer’s house. 2．What does the man think of his job? A．It’s enjoyable. B．It’s boring. C．It’s worrying. 3．Why does the woman apologize? A．The room was in a mess. B．The room was double-booked. C．The room was wrongly assigned. 4．What are the speakers talking about? A．Where they first met. B．How they became friends. C．What they did in the library. 5．What does the woman ask the man to do next? A．Recommend a cheaper gift. B．Buy some chocolates. C．Lend her a computer. 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 are the speakers mainly discussing? A．A good review. B．Some special food. C．A newly-opened restaurant. 7．What does Paul suggest Beth do? A．Throw a birthday party. B．Try an Italian restaurant. C．Read the reviews beforehand. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Why does the woman talk to the man? A．To discuss the meal plan. B．To order take-away food. C．To complain about the food. 9．What does the woman care about regarding the food? A．Its healthiness. B．Its diversity. C．Its taste. 10．What does the man mean in the end? A．The change of oil is well received. B．It’s hard to meet everyone’s needs. C．They will go back to the old recipe. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．How did the man find the volunteer work? A．Meaningful. B．Demanding. C．Groundbreaking. 12．What was the man’s first job after college? A．Accountant. B．Clerk. C．Teacher. 13．Where does the man probably do volunteer work now? A．In a hotel. B．In a hospital. C．In a school. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14．Why did Mike cry during the visit? A．He was scared of the animals. B．He didn’t like the caged animals. C．He couldn’t give food to the animals. 15．What attracts Rebecca to a wildlife park? A．More types of animals. B．More space to animals. C．More affordable ticket price. 16．What childhood memory does the man share? A．Visiting natural habitats. B．Going to a national park. C．Viewing nature documentaries. 听第10段独白材料，回答第17至20题。 17．Why did the speaker buy the book? A．To kill time on the train. B．To gather ideas for an article. C．To prepare for a job interview. 18．What is the main focus of the book? A．How bad habits ruin daily routines. B．Why reading is key to personal growth. C．How small positive habits shape big life changes. 19．When did the speaker achieve his long-awaited goals? A．In 6 days. B．In 6 months. C．In 16 months. 20．Who is the speaker talking to? A．Close friends. B．The book’s author. C．Club members. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A With the tallest mountains in the United Kingdom and home to the legendary Loch Ness, the Scottish Highlands have good reason to make someone’s travel bucket list. The best way to see the Scottish Highlands is by train, where you can take in the rolling hills and mystical lochs (湖) from the comfort of your seat. Here are the most popular routes to exploring the Scottish Highlands by train:Loch Ness: 3 hours, 18 minutes by train For those seeking out the legendary Loch Ness monster, Inverness is the closest train station to the famous loch. From the station, travelers can take a bus or taxi to Fort Augustus and board a boat tour to try to spot the creature. As Scotland’s second-largest loch, Loch Ness is a great place to fish or kayak.Fort William and Mallaig: over 5 hours by train Although a long train ride, the trip from Edinburgh to Mallaig, a charming fishing village, is worth it. This route offers some of the best scenery in the world. Travelers can board the 19th-century-inspired Jacobite Steam Train and wind past charming villages, the Morar River and beaches. Ben Nevis: over 5 hours by train Ben Nevis is an ancient volcano that exploded and collapsed on itself to become the tallest mountain in the British Isles. Travelers can take the train to Fort William, a town offering castles, and rugged coastlines along the West Highlands Peninsula. The town is also known as the “Outdoor Capital” of Scotland, so thrill-seekers can go skiing and hiking to their heart’s desire. 21．What can travelers do at Loch Ness? A．Explore the area on foot. B．Discover hidden villages. C．Take a kayaking adventure. D．Take a guided tour of castles. 22．What makes the route to Mallaig special? A．It allows visitors to hike. B．Its duration is relatively short. C．It has a mysterious creature in the village. D．It offers some of the world’s best scenery. 23．What is the author’s purpose of writing this text? A．To describe some historical places. B．To show popular train routes. C．To highlight the convenience of trains. D．To suggest some adventurous activities. B “Noooo!” His scream echoed down the hall. “Go put on your shoes. I don’t want to ask you again.” “I don’t want to!” I sighed loudly as I prepared myself for yet another argument. My five-year-old had been pushing all my buttons for weeks. He was easily annoyed and unwilling to follow the simplest requests. On top of that, he was incredibly needy even though we were spending almost every day together. I felt like our relationship was really struggling. It was one of those seasons in parenting when I was at a complete loss for what to do next, even though I knew something had to change. It was during this time of desperately searching for some solution, when a parenting webinar (网络研讨会) led me to Dr. Laura Markham and her book, Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting. The title immediately caught my eye. I longed for a peace-filled home, and of course I wanted happy kids. What parent doesn’t? Great frustration had me yelling way more than I ever imagined I would, and I knew the connection with my son was suffering greatly as a result. This book couldn’t arrive fast enough! I dove right in, and when I read the section about spending special time with kids, a light bulb (灯泡) went off. According to Dr. Markham, special time is simply time that you spend one-on-one, focusing completely on your child. I realized although my son was around me for a significant part of each day, we often weren’t spending quality one-on-one time together. With his little brother to care for, along with the general busyness of life, I just wasn’t paying enough attention to him. His neediness that, at times, was exhausting was a clue. His angry mood? Also clues. I was not giving him the connection time that he needed. I didn’t know if having special time with my son was going to bring harmony back to our relationship, but I was eager to give it a shot. 24．Which of the following led to the arguments between the author and her son? A．They spent little time together. B．They had too many disagreements. C．The author was too strict with her son. D．The author failed to satisfy her son’s needs. 25．How did the author feel when coming across Dr. Markham’s book? A．Puzzled. B．Astonished. C．Hopeful. D．Regretful. 26．What does Dr. Markham think is the key to special time with kids? A．Long duration. B．Full attention. C．Various activities. D．Peaceful mood. 27．What did the author decide to do in the end? A．Spend quality time with her son. B．Be more tolerant towards her son. C．Balance her busy life with her family. D．Seek more advice from Dr. Markham. C We’ve all had those awkward moments: heading upstairs only to wonder what on earth you came for, drawing a blank when trying to name someone you know, or even discovering your car keys tucked away inside the fridge. These brief memory failures may make us uneasy, yet they are just a natural part of ageing. Cognitive neuroscientist Ulman Lindenberger explains that episodic (情景的) memory, which keeps track of events, places and time, inevitably declines as people grow older. This trend becomes noticeable after the age of 60 and disrupts the whole process of memory operation. It arises from physical changes in the brain that start in middle age: the neural protective coating degrades, links between different brain regions weaken, and the hippocampus (海马体), key to new memory formation, shrinks. Besides, most casual memory failures actually stem from low concentration caused by distraction or stress. The real challenge lies in telling normal ageing-related memory loss apart from serious cognitive issues. Doctors warn that persistent forgetfulness disturbing daily routines, such as missing important appointments repeatedly, should arouse our concern. Frequent unconscious repetition in talks is another warning sign, which may indicate mild cognitive impairment or early dementia, for the affected brain parts can no longer build new memories of recent experiences. What makes judgement even harder is that no clear boundary divides normal memory decline and dementia (痴呆症). Negative emotions, menopause (更年期) and certain drugs can also temporarily weaken people’s cognitive ability. Moreover, seniors haunted by fear of dementia often overinterpret minor memory slips, which creates extra harm to their health. Since even experts find it hard to distinguish the two cases, we should turn to professionals once memory fades rapidly and gets in the way of daily life. 28．Which of the scenes represents the phenomenon mentioned? A．A person just went out without bringing his keys. B．Old friends meet but can’t recall each other’s names. C．A woman forgets whether she watered the plants today. D．Going out with friends and not knowing what to buy. 29．What does the underlined words “inevitably” mean? A．Naturally. B．Unavoidably. C．Suddenly. D．Sharply. 30．What can we infer from Paragraph 3? A．Memory decline exhibits a specific correlation with cognitive impairment. B．Elderly people tend to forget daily tasks and plans with forgetfulness. C．Frequent unconscious repetition is a symptom of early dementia. D．The damaged brain regions cannot self-repair by forming new memories. 31．What will the article discuss next? A．Clarify the definition of short-term memory loss. B．Further research into causes of short-term memory loss. C．Proper attitudes toward short-term memory loss. D．Expert opinions on temporary memory lapses. D Whenever I complained that I was bored, my mother would not hand me a phone or switch on the television. Instead she would move from shelf to shelf, and return with some books in her arms. She would sit on the edge of my bed, describing each in a few words. My mother used books as a form of communication. It wasn’t simply the exchange I’ve just described — her giving me books she’d read and loved as a child, and hoping I would love them too — but the words in the books themselves. If we drove towards the Gladesville Bridge at night, the lights of cars streaming down, she would quote her favourite poet, who described headlights on the bridge as "the immaculate sigh of stars". To her, books gave voice to what she noticed. My mother’s gift for noticing small moments reflected an important quality: she deeply valued sensory details. She was always pointing them out to me, like young ducks, the fluff (绒毛) all over their bodies pale yellow, as though they wore bath towels. I didn’t realise it then, but those moments were quietly shaping the way I would later understand the world. Now as a literature teacher, I value sensory details as well. I often find myself encouraging my students to notice them, just as my mother once encouraged me. When talking about the Harry Potter series, I ask my students to consider whether it’s the lists of richly imagined foods, the all-flavour jellybeans and the butter beer that are the books’ real attraction. Only now do I realise how much of my mother I carry with me. What stays with me is not the titles she chose or the quotes she gave, but the habit of looking closely at the world. Borrowing lines from the books to describe our own lives, we’re adding depth to what we’ve seen or felt or heard. 32．What did the mother use to relieve the writer’s boredom? A．Television. B．Phones. C．Books. D．Food. 33．Why did the mother quote “the immaculate sigh of stars”? A．To vividly describe a small moment. B．To briefly explain a bridge structure. C．To express her love for the universe. D．To talk about her most beloved poet. 34．What does the writer emphasize in her teaching? A．Challenging literary classics. B．Paying mindful attention to details. C．Quoting the Harry Potter series. D．Developing creative imagination. 35．What does the writer learn from her mother? A．Poetic writing techniques. B．Vital communication skills. C．A method of self-reflection. D．A habit of close observation. 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。 Generosity is like the circulation of blood — healthiest and vibrant when flowing in both directions. In my youth, I knew an elderly relative whose kindness seemed boundless: she arrived with thoughtful gifts, cooked favorite meals, and sat by sickbeds with chicken soup. Yet she rigidly refused all favors, even a glass of water. “I give, but don’t take,” she’d say proudly. 36 Scientific research confirms the mutual joy of giving and receiving. In one experiment, participants performing small acts of kindness—holding doors, feeding parking meters, or gifting snacks — bring forth genuine “Duchenne smiles” (genuinely happy smiles) from the receivers nearly four times more often than unassisted strangers. 37 Similarly, a 2004 study further showed students assigned five weekly acts of kindness maintained higher happiness levels than those who did not engage. Logically, then, one way we can raise others’ well-being is by giving them opportunities to be kind and helpful. In a 2022 study, researchers revealed that people hesitate to ask strangers for help, because they assume this will cause inconvenience and annoy the person. 38 They saw it as less trouble, and enjoyed more mood enhancement. Balance, however, is crucial. Demanding excessive help — like asking to live in someone’s home — ruins goodwill. So does offering cash for favors like moving boxes for you. 39 To cultivate generosity, start by accepting small offers: a coffee, a helping hand. Then respond. When I once bought a homeless man food, I asked, “Will you pray for my family?” His shock melted into eagerness. This exchange honored his dignity, proving everyone has something to give — whether advice, prayers, or gratitude. Generosity’s true power lies in this circulation: give freely, receive gratefully, and repeat. 40 A．This one-sided approach, however, is deeply flawed. B．It promotes relationships only when flowing unblocked. C．Kindness grows on sincerity, not responsibilities or deals. D．The circulation of kindness benefits both givers and receivers. E．An unwillingness to accept kindnesses is a form of selfishness. F．Givers also reported immediate boosts in mood and life satisfaction. G．However, people who responded by helping proved more willing to assist. 第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When Sarah first arrived in the Caribbean for an infrastructure project, she was met with local skepticism. “People saw us as outsiders with no real care for their lives,” she recalled. The sense of 41 grew in her, and her team faced frequent rejections of their plans; community meetings would burst into arguments. One afternoon, Sarah visited a bookstore run by Mrs. Alvarez. They chatted, and the elderly woman mentioned how the old harbor had been the community’s heart — until a storm 42 it years ago. “No one’s dared to 43 it since,” she said, her voice filled with regret. Sarah saw a chance for the 44 of the growing distrust. She asked Mrs. Alvarez to gather a few residents for a casual chat about the harbor’s past. To her 45 , over fifty people came, 46 sharing old photos and memories. That day, Sarah’s team 47 their blueprints and just listened. As stories emerged, the community’s 48 attitude softened. Residents offered suggestions, and teens helped compile historical records. The final construction plan 49 a memorial wall with quotes from those stories — an idea born from listening. Last month, the new harbor opened. Mrs. Alvarez placed a book of collected stories at the entrance. “Infrastructure is steel and concrete,” she told Sarah, “but trust is 50 through stories. You built a bond.” Sarah now 51 her time between regions, teaching others to use storytelling. “It’s about letting locals see their 52 in the plans.” she says. She’s even 53 a handbook for the removal of cultural barriers. This experience taught Sarah that genuine connection demands courage to 54 and patience to nurture. “Every story is a brick,” she tells students. “Lay enough, and you’ll build an unbreakable 55 .” Today, walking along the harbor, she sees proof that understanding can bridge the deepest divides. 41．A．welcome B．confidence C．isolation D．relief 42．A．protected B．enlarged C．surrounded D．ruined 43．A．rebuild B．visit C．mention D．paint 44．A．fade B．pause C．gain D．end 45．A．disappointment B．relief C．surprise D．regret 46．A．eagerly B．hesitantly C．formally D．secretly 47．A．took over B．handed out C．referred to D．set aside 48．A．friendly B．defensive C．indifferent D．conservative 49．A．included B．described C．rejected D．replaced 50．A．broken B．woven C．forgotten D．questioned 51．A．splits B．values C．wastes D．counts 52．A．rights B．needs C．dreams D．voices 53．A．reviewed B．authored C．revised D．sponsored 54．A．listen B．speak C．insist D．leave 55．A．wall B．harbor C．bridge D．ship 第II卷（非选择题，共55分） 注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 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, Cultural anthropology (人类学), also known as sociocultural anthropology, is the study of cultures around the world. Anthropology is the study of human diversity, 56 cultural anthropology focuses on cultural systems, 57 (belief), practices, and expressions. Cultural anthropology’s roots date back to the 1800s, 58 early scholars like Lewis Henry Morgan and Edward Tylor became interested in the 59 (compare) study of cultural systems. This generation drew on the theories of Charles Darwin, attempting to apply his concept of evolution 60 human culture. Later they 61 (dismiss) as so-called “armchair anthropologists,” since they based their ideas on data collected by others and did not personally engage first-hand with the groups they claimed 62 (study). These ideas were later disproved by Franz Boas, who is widely recognized as the father of anthropology in America. Boas strongly criticized the armchair anthropologists’ belief in cultural evolution, 63 (argue) instead that all cultures had to be considered on their own terms and not as part of 64 progress model. He also trained the first generation of American anthropologists at Columbia. Boas’ influence continues in cultural anthropology’s focus on race and, more broadly, identity as forces that are shaped by society and not 65 (biological) based. After Boas, anthropology departments became the norm in colleges, and cultural anthropology was a central aspect of study. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66．假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Lucy的生日即将到来，你特意给她寄了一些具有中国特色的礼物。请你给她写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 你的祝福；2. 简要介绍你的礼物；3. 表达期望。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3, 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Lucy, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 Aliya grew up in Nuwara Eliya of Sri Lanka, a small town nestled between gentle hills and a slow-moving river. It was peaceful, her mother often said. It was safe, her father would add, patting her shoulder with his calloused hand. But Aliya thought: Is this all there is? She was certain that her future — her real life — lay somewhere else on a global stage. At twenty-two, Aliya won a scholarship to a university in New York. Her parents, proud and heartbroken, saw her off at the airport. “Come back,” they said. She smiled and waved, already gone in her mind. New York was everything she had imagined. She walked along the Hudson at sunset, visited museums she had only seen in books, and sat in lecture halls where professors discussed ideas in a way she had never encountered. She told herself this was living. She threw herself into her studies, networked at every event, and applied for every internship. She learned to laugh at jokes she didn’t understand, to dress the part, and to mold herself into someone who belonged. Sometimes she called home, hasty and casual. She was relentless in this city, always reaching for the next hold. At twenty-five, she landed a job at a prestigious firm. At twenty-seven, she had an apartment with a view of Manhattan’s skyline, a circle of cosmopolitan friends, and a calendar filled with gallery openings and rooftop parties. “You’re living the dream,” her friends back in Nuwara Eliya would say during video calls, their voices tinged with envy. Right after her thirtieth birthday, she was laid off. Emails for a new job went unanswered. The apartment became cold and hollow. She suddenly realized that all her relationships were brief and transactional connections that soon faded. She had trained herself to be a New Yorker, and now, when she needed a place to truly belong, she found herself in a city caring little about her existence. She woke up each morning feeling at a loss, her future dimming. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 After another upsetting wake-up, Aliya dialed the number back home. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Aliya took a job in the town library. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页（共2页） 第1页（共2页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。Morning, Caroline, did you enjoy your weekend in the country? Yes, thanks. Some friends went with us. Where did you stay at a hotel? no. We camped in the mountains near snow den. Morning, Caroline, did you enjoy your weekend in the country? Yes. thanks. Some friends went with us. Where did you stay at a hotel? No, we camped in the mountains near snowden. Listen to the next question. How's your job as a sound engineer? Is IT boring? Definitely not. It's a rewarding career. I Operate various devices and baLance the levels of different sounds to create an engaging audio experience. How's your job as a sound engineer? Is IT boring? Definitely not. Is a rewarding career. I Operate various devices and baLance the levels of different sounds to create an engaging audio experience. Listen to the next question. Excuse me. we booked room two or five for three o'clock, but there is a group in there. Now, I am terribly sorry. IT looks like the room was mistaken ly given to others by my colleague. I'll fix this right away. Excuse me, we booked room two o five for three o'clock, but there is a group in there. Now. I am terribly sorry. IT looks like the room was mistakenly given to others by my colleague. I'll fix this right away. Listen to the next question. I remember we first met in the library during our first year at university. Yes, margo, you helped me find a history book, and we started talking about movies. After that, I guess we just clicked from the start. I remember we first met in the library during our first year . at university, and you helped me find a history book, and we started talking about movies. After that, I guess we just clicked from the start. Listen to the next question. What are we going to get Sarah for her graduation next week? Well, SHE loves chocolates, but your dad will buy her some. What do you suggest? A laptop? That's a bit too much. Anything else? What are we going to get Sarah for her graduation next week? Well, SHE loves chocolates, but your dad will buy her some. What do you suggest. a laptop that's . a bit too much? Anything else? Listen to the next question. Have you tried that new restaurant poll? The review I read said IT . was really good in the same review. iran. That's why I went last night. I was disappointed though. Bet the service was very slow and the music was too loud. As for the food, I didn't think IT was anything special. I was thinking of going there for my birthday dinner. Maybe i'll chose somewhere else. instead. I can recommend a small italian place nearby. The atmosphere is much Better and the food is excEllent. Have you tried that new restaurant, paul? The review I read said IT was . really good in the same review I read. That's why I went last day. I was disappointed though, but the service was very slow and the music was too loud. As for the food, I didn't think IT was anything special. I was thinking of going there for my birthday dinner. Maybe i'll choose somewhere else. Instead. I can recommend a small italian place nearby. The atmosphere is much Better and the food is excEllent. Listen to the next question. Hi, could I ask you a few questions? sure. But if IT is about your meal plan, you'll need to go to room twenty five just down the hall. No, i'm okay with my meal plan. I am actually here about the food in the student cafeteria. Oh, I see what seems to be the problem. I am a little concerned that a lot of the food you serve isn't really bad, healthy, like there are so many deep fried foods. As a matter of fact, we recently changed the type of oil we use in our fire. IT is a healthiest available. And would you believe that at least ten students have already complained that the french fries don't taste as good since we switched? Hi, could I ask you a few questions? sure. But if IT is about your meal plan, you'll need to go to room twenty five just down the hall. No, i'm OK. With my meal plan. I am actually here about the food in the student cafeteria. Oh, I see what seems to be the problem. I am a little concerned that a lot of the food you serve isn't really that healthy, like there are so many deep fried foods. As a matter of fact, we recently changed the type of oil we use in our fire. IT is a healthiest available. And would you believe that at least ten students have already complained that the french fries don't taste is good since we switched? Listen to the next question. People say that it's everyone's job to give back to society. I think that's why you do the volunteer work, right? That's true. You know, I was quite busy at work, but I never felt I was doing good to the world through volunteer work. Everything is different. Since you like volunteer work so much, why didn't work in a charity organization? When I was in college, I had dreams of helping others in need. However, my father lost his job later, and I needed to make money for my family. So I worked in a hotel as an account right after college. Even though I was not . my dream job, i'm glad that you've had your dream come true. How did you find the job? I called . this organization that's helping poor, sick children. And then I sent my information to them. A few weeks later, I met my students for the first time. I have been teaching them english since then. People say that it's everyone's job to give back to society. I think that's why you do the volunteer work, right? That's true. You know, I was quite busy at work, but I never felt I was doing good to the world through volunteer work. Everything is different. Since you like volunteer work so much, why didn't you work in a charity organization? When I was in college, I had dreams of helping others in need. However, my father lost his job later, and I needed to make money for my family, so I worked in a hotel as an account right after college. Even though I was not my dream job. i'm glad that you've had your dream come true. How did you find the job I called . this organization that's helping poor, sick children, and then I sent my information to them. A few weeks later, I met my students for the first time. I have been teaching them english since then. Listen to the next question. Did your kids enjoy the visit to the cy zoo? Rebecca hardly amend. My daughter was a sad to see animals in cages, and my son mike kept crying because he was not allowed . to feed them. Oh dear, but I guess you can't blame them. City zoos aren't very nice places for kids to learn about . wild animals. exactly. I am thinking of taking them to a wildlife park next time where the animals are kept in large areas, though, the admission fee could be higher. that's true. Watching nature documentary is also very helpful. Before the vision, I remember watching some incredible nature shows on T. V. When I was a kid, I felt like I was right there with the animals in their natural habitat. That sounds like a good idea. Thank you for your suggestion. Did your kids enjoy the visit to the cy zoo? Rebecca. hardly. AManda, my daughter was upset to see animals in cages, and my son mike kept crying because he was not allowed to feed them. Oh, dear, but I guess you can't blame them. Zoo aren't very nice places for kids to learn about wild animals exactly. I am thinking of taking them to a wildlife park next time where the animals are kept in large areas. Though the admission fee could be higher. that's true. Watching nature documentary is also very helpful. Before the visit, I remember watching some incredible nature shows on T. V. When I was a kid, I felt like I was right there with the animals in their natural habitat. That sounds like a good idea. Thank you for your suggestion. Listen to the next question. Good morning, everyone. I have a new member of this book club today. I'd like to share there a really valuable book with you. Last year, I had a job interview in the capital, and since the commute was quite long, I wanted to make good use of that time. So I picked up a book before boarding the train. The one I bought is called atomic habits, and I was totally absorbed in IT during the journey. The core idea of this book revolves around daily habits. IT argues that big life changes don't have to come from dramatic overhauls. Instead, replacing bad habits with small positive ones can make a huge difference. Specifically, IT points out that a one percent daily and prove bin adds up to a thirty seven percent performance boost by the end of the year. That idea really gave me hope and made life more motivating after reading, and I even achieved my longer iit goals in just six months. If any of you hear haven't read IT yet, but want to make positive changes in your life, I highly recommend giving IT a try. Good morning, everyone. I have a new member of this book club today. I'd like to share a really valuable book with you. Last year, I had a job interview in the capital, and since the commute was quite long, I wanted to make good use of that time. So I picked up a book before boarding the train. The one I bought is called atomic habits, and I was totally absorbed in IT during the journey. The core idea of this book revolves around daily habits. IT argues that big life changes don't have to come from dramatic overhauls. Instead, replacing bad habits with small positive ones can make a huge difference. Specifically, IT points out that a one percent daily improvement adds up to a thirty seven percent performance boost by the end of a year. That idea really gave me hope and made life more motivating. After reading IT, I even achieved my longitudinal and just six months. If any of you hear haven't read IT yet, but want to make positive changes in your life, I highly recommend giving IT a try. 听力部分到此结束。