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柳州高中2024级高三上9月月考 英语学科试卷 满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 注意事项： 1．答卷前，先将自己的姓名、班级和考号填写并将条形码贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3．非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4．考试结束后，请将答题卡上交，试题可自行保留。 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。每段对话读两遍。 1. What are the speakers talking about. A. A horse show B. A travel experience. C. Wetland protection. 2. What encouraged the man during the race. A. His strong willpower B. The prize for winners. C. The cheers from classmates. 3. How does the woman feel about the woodworking class? A. Demanding. B. Rewarding. C. Frustrating. 4. What will the man do for the Mid-Autumn Festival? A. Make moon-cakes. B. Visit a local bakery. C. Eat out with his family. 5. Why does the man call Ms. Chen? A. To inquire about a program. B. To invite her to join his team. C. To promote his new app. 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。听完每段对话或独白前，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 woman’s daily work? A. Clearing unwanted plants. B. Observing the sunrise. C. Feeding birds. 7. What makes the woman invite the man to join? A. The need for more helpers. B. The impressive coastal scenery. C. The team’s friendly atmosphere. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题 8. What do we know about the performance? A. It is greatly shortened. B. It is partly modernized. C. It is completely original. 9. Why does the woman suggest buying tickets early? A. They are cheaper in advance. B. They may not be available later C. They come with a free program. 10. What does the woman mean at the end of the conversation? A. She wants to go alone. B. She has bought two tickets C. She is expecting the invitation. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At an art classroom B. At a construction site. C. At an architecture show. 12. What does the man say about the National Stadium design? A. It is inspired by a bird’s nest. B. It is mainly for practical use. C. It combines tradition with modern art. 13. What will the speakers do next Saturday A. Make a guided tour. B. Attend an art lecture. C. Visit an art museum. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What did the Mars explorer discover? A. New types of rocks. B. Signs of ancient water C. Evidence of living things. 15. What is the next goal of China’s Tianwen program? A. To send astronauts to Mars. B. To bring back samples from Mars. C. To build a research base on Mars. 16. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Watch more space news. B. Study more about Mars. C. Apply for a summer program. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Which waves are faster but less harmful? A. P-waves. B. S-waves. C. T-waves. 18. How does the warning system work? A. It predicts when a quake will hit. B. It detects P-waves and sends warnings. C. It measures the damage after a quake. 19. What should you do if you are driving when an alert comes? A. Get off immediately. B. Drive to an open area. C. Stop and remain inside. 20. Where are early warning systems already in use? A. In Mexico. B. in the UK. C. In China. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A All over the world, there are celebrations that are so strange and unique. However, they are often rooted in deep cultural meanings. So, if you’re into traveling and culture, here are some of the world’s most unusual festivals. Night of the Radishes, Oaxaca, Mexico Celebrated annually on December 23, this festival turns ordinary radishes (萝卜) into artistic works. Dating back to colonial times, local farmers carved radish sculptures to draw market shoppers. Now it has developed into a grand contest with awards, drawing numerous visitors to appreciate creative radish carvings. Treated with special materials for durability, these carved radishes are works of art rather than edible food. Monkey Buffet Festival, Lopburi, Thailand Each November, locals hold a fruit buffet exclusively for monkeys to express gratitude. Regarded as symbols of good fortune, monkeys attract masses of tourists to the city. Nevertheless, tourists ought to watch over their personal possessions carefully, for monkeys tend to take people’s belongings without hesitation. Boryeong Mud Festival, South Korea Held every July, the festival originated to advertise the town’s nutrient-packed mud. Gradually, it has evolved into a lively event featuring mud wrestling and mud-based skincare services. Participants can enjoy carefree fun and will end up totally covered in mud. Snail Racing Championship, Congham, England This one’s exactly what it sounds like: people racing snails. Every summer, snail enthusiasts from around the world gather in Congham to see whose snail is the fastest. Competitors place their snails in the center of a circular track, and the first one to make it to the outer edge wins. It’s slow but surprisingly entertaining. 1. What was the original purpose of carving radishes in Mexico? A. To attract customers to farmers’ market stands. B. To host a grand contest of creative radish carvings. C. To keep radishes fresh enough in the whole winter. D. To compete for prizes of radishes in artistic contests. 2. What warning is given to tourists visiting the Thai monkey festival? A. Do not feed monkeys fruits casually. B. Never touch the wild monkeys closely. C. Learn local lucky culture before visiting. D. Take good care of their personal belongings. 3. What is the common characteristic of the four festivals? A. They were initially created for commercial profits. B. They are all seasonal events with cultural meanings. C. They are all held in warm summer months every year. D. Competitive races are the main activity of each festival. B The Turquoise Coast is one of Turkey’s natural wonders. But in recent years, the area has become severely damaged due to overfishing. An effort to restore the area is in progress, thanks to Zafer Kizilkaya, president and founder of the Mediterranean Conservation Society. He successfully persuaded the Turkish government to build a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) covering more than 300 miles along the Mediterranean coast. Kizilkaya’s mission began in 2007, following a diving adventure in Gōkova Bay, a 62-mile-long gulf in the center of the Turquoise Coast. He had returned to his native Turkey after several years working as a researcher and underwater photographer in Indonesia and was shocked by the marine degradation. According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, the Mediterranean is the world’s most overfished sea. Realizing the seriousness of the problem, he decided to take action at once and try to persuade local fishers. Getting the support of fishers was the biggest challenge, but because of the dire situation, some started to listen. In 2012, Kizilkaya established Turkey’s first community-managed MPA in Gōkova Bay. He trained local fishers as marine rangers who could monitor the waters for illegal fishing and send alerts to the Turkish Coast Guard. Thanks to his work, Gōkova Bay’s marine ecosystem has made a great comeback. According to the ocean protection charity Blue Marine Foundation, the number of fish per square meter has increased ten times since 2012 and incomes for local fishers have increased 400%. “Gōkova Bay became a great example for protecting the ocean,” says Kizilkaya. His success helped him persuade the Turkish government to spread the MPA network southeastward along 310 miles of Turkish coastline. “I’d like to see MPAs established across Turkey and the entire Mediterranean, and I hope my work has opened people’s eyes to the crisis underwater and what we can do to solve it,” Kizilkaya adds. 4. What can we know about the Turquoise Coast? A. Its ecosystem has been damaged. B. The coast is too large to be protected. C. The water in that area is seriously polluted. D. It is the most famous tourist attraction in Turkey. 5. What does the underlined word “dire” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Controllable. B. Impressive. C. Terrible. D. Influential. 6. How did Kizilkaya protect the Gōkova Bay? A. Working with the local fishers. B. Helping the coast guard catch bad people. C. Monitoring the illegal fishing in person. D. Increasing the incomes of local fishers. 7. Which of the following best describes Kizilkaya? A. Humorous and warm-hearted. B. Determined and eco-conscious. C. Independent and long-sighted. D. Persevering and open-minded. C There’s little doubt that participating in sports brings many health benefits for kids. According to a recent study, boys who play sports during their early childhood are less likely to experience emotional stress, including signs of depression and anxiety, later in life compared to boys who didn’t participate in sports. Marie-losée Harbec did the research for the study as a doctoral student. Along with her professor, she analyzed data taken from a Quebec group of 690 boys and 748 girls who were born in 1997 and 1998. The information they looked at was reported by parents of the children and included the kids’ physical activity at 5 years old and 12 years old. They also reviewed reports from the children’s teachers about signs of emotional stress seen in the kids from ages 6 to 10 years. The researchers discovered that participating in sports in preschool might help boys develop life skills, such as joining in teamwork, practicing self-control and building supportive relationships. Besides, they discovered that joining in sports helps boys with their emotional health, and that emotionally well boys join more often in physical activity. However, the researchers didn’t find any obvious relationship between girls’ participation in sports and their emotional health. She points to one explanation being that girls are more likely than boys to look for help from and share their emotional stress with family, friends, or healthcare providers. While the researchers didn’t measure whether the kids they analyzed were good at the sport they joined in, they did measure their physical fitness at age 12. They discovered that boys who had lower levels of depressive and anxiety signs between ages 6 and10 years were the ones who were the most physically fit at age 12. “We could say that physically active kids probably have better physical fitness,” says Harbec. Harbec believes schools should provide different after-class team sports and physical activities beginning in kindergarten. She says: “Parents also should join in promoting physical activity and sport participation among youth by acting as role models and taking part in their children’s activities.” 8. Why does the author mention the children’s parents and teachers in Paragraph 2? A. To show the only way to get data. B. To show the support for the research. C. To show the collected data were reliable. D. To show the information was hard to get. 9. Why do girls fail to get obvious mental health benefits from sports? A. They are much emotionally stronger than boys. B. They are better at getting psychological support. C. They have a larger and better social circle in life. D. They are used to emotional stress earlier than boys. 10. What is Harbec’s advice for parents? A. Spend more time with children. B. Look for a role model for children. C. Force children to exercise regularly. D. Keep physically active with their children. 11. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Girls benefit more from regular exercise. B. Exercise frequency influences children’s mental health. C. Sports competence is connected with less depression risk. D. Boys’ childhood sports prevent later anxiety and depression. D Using artificial intelligence to create artworks increases artists’ productivity and generates more positive reactions, according to a study involving submissions to a popular art-sharing website by more than 50,000 users. But generative AI works are more likely to display stereotypical themes, reducing the novelty of an artist’s work. The researchers tracked 4 million works published on the website by the artists. The artists self-divided into two groups: those who continued to work using traditional methods — a sort of control group, and those who adopted AI. The latter group, numbering about 5,800, were identified by the use of tags (标签) on their work, such as “AI-generated” or the names of the AI tools. Works posted into AI art communities on the site were also included. Artists who adopted AI tools saw their productivity measured by the number of works posted increase by 25 percent over the study period. They also saw a 50 percent rise in the number of “favorites” their work received over six months. But novelty, measured by the subject matter and specific details of the work, decreased for the AI-using group. “The study completely tracks with my own experience with these tools and spaces,” says Andres Guadamuz at the University of Sussex, UK. “At first, it felt that you could do anything, bring anything in your head into existence, but the more I used them, the more I kept coming back to themes I liked.” Guadamuz points out that he isn’t judging the quality of the images produced by generative AI nor their originality, nor the creativity involved in the process. All these things are often hotly contested, with some artists saying that generative AI is using their works as training data and limiting their ability to be recognized as creatives. Zhou at Boston University is also considering these questions. He says, “The generative technology accelerates the ability to produce. But it raises other issues: Are we giving up the process of understanding what goes into being creative and producing something meaningful, in favour of just being able to force our way with technology?” 12. What do we know about the artworks created by AI according to paragraph 1? A. They are abundant but less creative. B. They are generative but less popular. C. They balance popularity with artistic depth. D. They attract viewers with the trendy subjects. 13. How was the study conducted? A. By surveying artists’ opinions on AI tools using. B. By analyzing suggestions on generative AI works. C. By comparing AI-assisted artworks with traditional ones. D. By observing the process of AI-assisted artistic creation. 14. What can be inferred from Guadamuz’s statement? A. AI tools help artists explore new creative styles. B. AI users receive more recognition for their creativity. C. Artists believe AI improves the quality of their artworks. D. Artists may repeat themes they like when using AI tools. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. The Unstoppable Rise of AI Artworks. B. The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Artworks. C. The Role of AI in Artistic Productivity. D. The Breakthrough of AI in Artistic Creation. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 As summer travel begins, many people are preparing for trips in places where temperatures may be unusually high. ____16____ It can lead to heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. However, with careful planning, you can still enjoy your trip. Before leaving, check the weather forecast, including both daytime and nighttime temperatures and the heat index. ____17____ Choose cooler places, such as coastal areas or higher ground, and arrange outdoor activities for the early morning or late evening. During the hottest part of the day, indoor activities such as visiting a museum may be a better choice. Travelers should also make sure their hotels have air conditioning and know where cooling centers and medical services are. ____18____ Older adults, young children, babies and pregnant women may be more easily affected by extreme heat. People with certain health problems or those taking some medicines may also have difficulty keeping cool. Adjust your plans when necessary to protect them. For road trips, check the car before setting off, especially its cooling system and battery. Carry enough water and snacks, and take regular breaks. ____19____ If the car breaks down in extreme heat, stay in or near the car and call for help instead of walking along a hot road. Finally, travelers should know the warning signs of heat illness. Dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps and unusual sweating are signs that someone may need to cool down and drink water. ____20____ The best way to stay safe is to listen to your body and change your plans when necessary. A. If symptoms become severe, seek medical help at once. B. Extreme heat is more than an uncomfortable part of a holiday. C. It is also important to take into account the people traveling with you. D. Carrying extra batteries and a portable fan can help you stay cool indoors. E. Remember that sunburn can also increase the risk of heat-related health issues. F. Never leave kids or older adults alone in a parked car, even for a short time. G. If the weather is expected to be extremely hot, consider changing your plans. 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。 My relationship with tai chi has been a journey of patience and self-discovery. In the 1980s, I first ____21____ tai chi in Dundonald Park. I watched people move in loose formation at an unhurried pace. The ____22____ of their movements was like a water lily (睡莲) opening in slow motion. I found tai chi ____23____, but I couldn’t see its point. I defined fitness as ____24____ and strength. Moving slowly did not tone muscles, so I chose to ____25____ myself from the practice. Still, the ____26____ stayed with me, a seed planted. After retirement, with a doctor’s ____27____, I returned to that park, no longer a watcher but inside the group, awkwardly moving toward the growth once seeded long ago. My early attempts were ____28____. I joined one class, then left; joined another, and ____29____, failing to complete the routines. I assumed that mastering tai chi meant memorizing all the ____30____. But I soon learned otherwise: What needed mastering were my own habits — impatience, resistance to correction. Everything changed in my first expert-led class. Surrounded by advanced ____31____, I felt like a beginner when the instructor ____32____ singled me out for instruction. Embarrassed, I listened intently, watched closely and willed my body to move by copying him. Ultimately, this focus helped ____33____ my embarrassment. In that instant, my emotion ____34____, from embarrassment to empowerment. I learned not just a move, but a patient and open way of being. I became that lily unfolding, awakened not by force, but by this ____35____ martial art. 21. A. encountered B. approached C. sought D. attended 22. A. order B. power C. grace D. precision 23. A. reliable B. fascinating C. familiar D. strange 24. A. flexibility B. tolerance C. balance D. speed 25. A. distance B. protect C. excuse D. free 26. A. answer B. response C. presence D. image 27. A. treatment B. encouragement C. assessment D. announcement 28. A. inspiring B. boring C. discouraging D. promising 29. A. struggled B. hesitated C. panicked D. followed 30. A. positions B. settings C. rules D. moves 31. A. instructors B. learners C. athletes D. performers 32. A. personally B. casually C. unexpectedly D. briefly 33. A. hide away B. bring about C. build up D. drive away 34. A. settled B. shifted C. progressed D. softened 35. A. traditional B. demanding C. gentle D. complex 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。 China has made a major breakthrough in space technology by successfully recovering the first stage of a rocket after launch. On July 10th, a new Long March rocket ____36____ (launch) from Hainan Island in southern China. After separating from the second stage, the rocket’s first stage returned safely ____37____ a platform at sea. It was the first time that China had successfully recovered the first stage of a rocket, ____38____ (mark) an important step forward in the country’s space program. The reusable rocket can carry up to 16,000 kilograms of ____39____ (supply) into what is called low Earth orbit. By reusing rocket stages instead of throwing them away after launch, Chinese space companies can greatly reduce the cost of space missions, ____40____ in turn makes space travel more efficient and sustainable in the long run. The US company SpaceX ____41____ (be) a leader in reusable rocket technology for years, having successfully landed its rocket boosters hundreds of times. Now, China has joined the growing group of countries and companies working ____42____ (recover) rockets. China’s successful recovery of the Long March-10B rocket is more than ____43____ single successful launch. It also shows China’s growing ability in space technology and its ____44____ (determine) to develop more advanced and cost-effective space systems. It is expected to provide valuable experience for future space missions and further ____45____ (strength) China’s position in the world’s space industry. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是学生会主席李华。为践行“健康第一”的教育理念，学校英语社团组织主题为Health First的英语演讲比赛，请你撰写一篇演讲稿参加比赛，内容包括： 1．简述学生健康现状； 2．提出行动建议。 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。 Dear teachers and classmates, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 My husband’s company promoted him and relocated us to New York City. We found a safe, affordable place to live. Once we got settled in, I was determined to find employment. After a few days of searching and applying, I was fortunate to find a job as an administrative assistant with Young & Rubicam, a famous advertising agency. I wasn’t thrilled about the job because I had graduated with a degree to teach English, but the pay was good, and the extra money was a blessing. The job was rather dull, though, mainly typing letters, answering phones, setting up for conferences, filing, scheduling meetings, arranging travel for the copywriters (撰稿人), etc. I felt that what I was doing was insignificant. As letters or travel brochures would come across my desk to be typed, I would read over them. Often, there were grammatical errors or the spelling was not always accurate, but since it wasn’t my job to correct them, I typed them as they were given to me. One day, I was talking to my grandmother, LouOlive Graham. Anyone not related to her called her Lou. Everybody else, including all twelve of her children and fifteen grandchildren, called her “Muh”. Muh was a wise woman lady. Her children adored and admired her. There was nothing better than to spend a day with Muh, which meant you were going to hear fascinating stories about her growing up, while savoring her tea and cakes. Over tea, I said, “Muh, you should see the things that come across my desk — letters, memos, and brochures with crazy grammar, poor spelling, and awkward sentences. But I guess it’s not my job to correct them.” Then, I added that I only did what they paid me to do. Muh listened attentively, as she always did, and after I finished, she said very calmly, “Honey, don’t just do enough to get by. Always do your best work. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might. You may find more enjoyment in the job if you do your best. Plus, it never hurts you to let people know that you can do more than what they hired you to do.” 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I thought long and hard about what she said. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next year, a position became available for an assistant copywriter. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 柳州高中2024级高三上9月月考 英语学科试卷 满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 注意事项： 1．答卷前，先将自己的姓名、班级和考号填写并将条形码贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3．非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4．考试结束后，请将答题卡上交，试题可自行保留。 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。每段对话读两遍。 1. What are the speakers talking about. A. A horse show B. A travel experience. C. Wetland protection. 2. What encouraged the man during the race. A. His strong willpower B. The prize for winners. C. The cheers from classmates. 3. How does the woman feel about the woodworking class? A. Demanding. B. Rewarding. C. Frustrating. 4. What will the man do for the Mid-Autumn Festival? A. Make moon-cakes. B. Visit a local bakery. C. Eat out with his family. 5. Why does the man call Ms. Chen? A. To inquire about a program. B. To invite her to join his team. C. To promote his new app. 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。听完每段对话或独白前，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 woman’s daily work? A. Clearing unwanted plants. B. Observing the sunrise. C. Feeding birds. 7. What makes the woman invite the man to join? A. The need for more helpers. B. The impressive coastal scenery. C. The team’s friendly atmosphere. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题 8. What do we know about the performance? A. It is greatly shortened. B. It is partly modernized. C. It is completely original. 9. Why does the woman suggest buying tickets early? A. They are cheaper in advance. B. They may not be available later C. They come with a free program. 10. What does the woman mean at the end of the conversation? A. She wants to go alone. B. She has bought two tickets C. She is expecting the invitation. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At an art classroom B. At a construction site. C. At an architecture show. 12. What does the man say about the National Stadium design? A. It is inspired by a bird’s nest. B. It is mainly for practical use. C. It combines tradition with modern art. 13. What will the speakers do next Saturday A. Make a guided tour. B. Attend an art lecture. C. Visit an art museum. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What did the Mars explorer discover? A. New types of rocks. B. Signs of ancient water C. Evidence of living things. 15. What is the next goal of China’s Tianwen program? A. To send astronauts to Mars. B. To bring back samples from Mars. C. To build a research base on Mars. 16. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Watch more space news. B. Study more about Mars. C. Apply for a summer program. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Which waves are faster but less harmful? A. P-waves. B. S-waves. C. T-waves. 18. How does the warning system work? A. It predicts when a quake will hit. B. It detects P-waves and sends warnings. C. It measures the damage after a quake. 19. What should you do if you are driving when an alert comes? A. Get off immediately. B. Drive to an open area. C. Stop and remain inside. 20. Where are early warning systems already in use? A. In Mexico. B. in the UK. C. In China. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A All over the world, there are celebrations that are so strange and unique. However, they are often rooted in deep cultural meanings. So, if you’re into traveling and culture, here are some of the world’s most unusual festivals. Night of the Radishes, Oaxaca, Mexico Celebrated annually on December 23, this festival turns ordinary radishes (萝卜) into artistic works. Dating back to colonial times, local farmers carved radish sculptures to draw market shoppers. Now it has developed into a grand contest with awards, drawing numerous visitors to appreciate creative radish carvings. Treated with special materials for durability, these carved radishes are works of art rather than edible food. Monkey Buffet Festival, Lopburi, Thailand Each November, locals hold a fruit buffet exclusively for monkeys to express gratitude. Regarded as symbols of good fortune, monkeys attract masses of tourists to the city. Nevertheless, tourists ought to watch over their personal possessions carefully, for monkeys tend to take people’s belongings without hesitation. Boryeong Mud Festival, South Korea Held every July, the festival originated to advertise the town’s nutrient-packed mud. Gradually, it has evolved into a lively event featuring mud wrestling and mud-based skincare services. Participants can enjoy carefree fun and will end up totally covered in mud. Snail Racing Championship, Congham, England This one’s exactly what it sounds like: people racing snails. Every summer, snail enthusiasts from around the world gather in Congham to see whose snail is the fastest. Competitors place their snails in the center of a circular track, and the first one to make it to the outer edge wins. It’s slow but surprisingly entertaining. 1. What was the original purpose of carving radishes in Mexico? A. To attract customers to farmers’ market stands. B. To host a grand contest of creative radish carvings. C. To keep radishes fresh enough in the whole winter. D. To compete for prizes of radishes in artistic contests. 2. What warning is given to tourists visiting the Thai monkey festival? A. Do not feed monkeys fruits casually. B. Never touch the wild monkeys closely. C. Learn local lucky culture before visiting. D. Take good care of their personal belongings. 3. What is the common characteristic of the four festivals? A. They were initially created for commercial profits. B. They are all seasonal events with cultural meanings. C. They are all held in warm summer months every year. D. Competitive races are the main activity of each festival. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍世界上四个别具特色、富有文化内涵的奇异节日。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Night of the Radishes, Oaxaca, Mexico部分的“Dating back to colonial times, local farmers carved radish sculptures to draw market shoppers. (追溯到殖民时期，当地农民雕刻萝卜雕塑来吸引集市上的顾客。)”可知，墨西哥雕刻萝卜最初的目的是吸引集市摊位的顾客。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Monkey Buffet Festival, Lopburi, Thailand部分的“Nevertheless, tourists ought to watch over their personal possessions carefully, for monkeys tend to take people’s belongings without hesitation. (不过，游客应当小心保管个人财物，因为猴子会毫不犹豫拿走人们的物品。)”可知，参加泰国猴子节的游客被提醒保管好个人财物。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“All over the world, there are celebrations that are so strange and unique. However, they are often rooted in deep cultural meanings. (世界各地都有十分奇特独特的庆祝活动。然而它们往往植根于深厚的文化内涵。)”以及Night of the Radishes, Oaxaca, Mexico部分的“Celebrated annually on December 23, this festival turns ordinary radishes (萝卜) into artistic works. (这个节日每年12月23日举办，将普通的萝卜变为艺术作品。)”、Monkey Buffet Festival, Lopburi, Thailand部分的“Each November, locals hold a fruit buffet exclusively for monkeys to express gratitude. (每年11月，当地人为猴子专门举办水果自助餐，以此表达谢意。)”、Boryeong Mud Festival, South Korea部分的“Held every July, the festival originated to advertise the town’s nutrient-packed mud. (这个节日每年七月举办，创办初衷是为了宣传该镇营养丰富的泥浆。)”、Snail Racing Championship, Congham, England部分的“Every summer, snail enthusiasts from around the world gather in Congham to see whose snail is the fastest. (每到夏天，来自世界各地的蜗牛爱好者齐聚康厄姆，比拼谁的蜗牛跑得最快。)”可知，这四个都是有季节时间的活动，且具备文化意义。 B The Turquoise Coast is one of Turkey’s natural wonders. But in recent years, the area has become severely damaged due to overfishing. An effort to restore the area is in progress, thanks to Zafer Kizilkaya, president and founder of the Mediterranean Conservation Society. He successfully persuaded the Turkish government to build a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) covering more than 300 miles along the Mediterranean coast. Kizilkaya’s mission began in 2007, following a diving adventure in Gōkova Bay, a 62-mile-long gulf in the center of the Turquoise Coast. He had returned to his native Turkey after several years working as a researcher and underwater photographer in Indonesia and was shocked by the marine degradation. According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, the Mediterranean is the world’s most overfished sea. Realizing the seriousness of the problem, he decided to take action at once and try to persuade local fishers. Getting the support of fishers was the biggest challenge, but because of the dire situation, some started to listen. In 2012, Kizilkaya established Turkey’s first community-managed MPA in Gōkova Bay. He trained local fishers as marine rangers who could monitor the waters for illegal fishing and send alerts to the Turkish Coast Guard. Thanks to his work, Gōkova Bay’s marine ecosystem has made a great comeback. According to the ocean protection charity Blue Marine Foundation, the number of fish per square meter has increased ten times since 2012 and incomes for local fishers have increased 400%. “Gōkova Bay became a great example for protecting the ocean,” says Kizilkaya. His success helped him persuade the Turkish government to spread the MPA network southeastward along 310 miles of Turkish coastline. “I’d like to see MPAs established across Turkey and the entire Mediterranean, and I hope my work has opened people’s eyes to the crisis underwater and what we can do to solve it,” Kizilkaya adds. 4. What can we know about the Turquoise Coast? A. Its ecosystem has been damaged. B. The coast is too large to be protected. C. The water in that area is seriously polluted. D. It is the most famous tourist attraction in Turkey. 5. What does the underlined word “dire” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Controllable. B. Impressive. C. Terrible. D. Influential. 6. How did Kizilkaya protect the Gōkova Bay? A. Working with the local fishers. B. Helping the coast guard catch bad people. C. Monitoring the illegal fishing in person. D. Increasing the incomes of local fishers. 7. Which of the following best describes Kizilkaya? A. Humorous and warm-hearted. B. Determined and eco-conscious. C. Independent and long-sighted. D. Persevering and open-minded. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要说明了土耳其绿松石海岸遭过度捕捞破坏。Kizilkaya自2007年着手保护，建立社区管理海洋保护区，成效显著，还推动政府扩大保护区网络。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“But in recent years, the area has become severely damaged due to overfishing.(但近年来，该地区因过度捕捞而遭到严重破坏)”可知，Turquoise Coast的生态系统已经遭到破坏。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段前文提到的“the Mediterranean is the world’s most overfished sea(地中海是世界上过度捕捞最严重的海域)”以及“Realizing the seriousness of the problem(意识到问题的严重性)”可知，当时的海洋生态情况非常糟糕。因此，正是因为这种“极其严重/可怕的（dire）”情况，渔民们才开始听取他的建议。划线词dire意为“可怕的，极其严重的”。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“He trained local fishers as marine rangers who could monitor the waters for illegal fishing and send alerts to the Turkish Coast Guard.(他培训当地渔民成为海洋巡护员，负责监控水域是否存在非法捕捞，并向土耳其海岸警卫队发送警报)”可知，Kizilkaya是通过发动并与当地渔民合作来保护Gōkova Bay的。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Realizing the seriousness of the problem, he decided to take action at once and try to persuade local fishers.(意识到问题的严重性，他决定立即采取行动，试图说服当地的渔民)”以及“In 2012, Kizilkaya established Turkey’s first community-managed MPA in Gōkova Bay.(2012年，基兹尔卡亚在戈科瓦湾建立了土耳其首个由社区管理的海洋保护区)”可知，Kizilkaya在看到海洋生态退化后立即采取行动，克服最大挑战去说服渔民，并成功说服政府建立海洋保护区，这体现了他“坚定的”品质；根据倒数第二段“He trained local fishers as marine rangers who could monitor the waters for illegal fishing and send alerts to the Turkish Coast Guard. Thanks to his work, Gōkova Bay’s marine ecosystem has made a great comeback. According to the ocean protection charity Blue Marine Foundation, the number of fish per square meter has increased ten times since 2012 and incomes for local fishers have increased 400%.(他培训当地渔民成为海洋巡护员，负责监测水域是否存在非法捕捞，并向土耳其海岸警卫队发送警报。得益于他的努力，戈科瓦湾的海洋生态系统已实现显著恢复。据海洋保护慈善组织“蓝色海洋基金会”称，自2012年以来，每平方米的鱼类数量增加了十倍，当地渔民的收入增长了400%)”可知，他全身心致力于恢复和保护海洋生态系统，这体现了他“有生态意识的”特点。 C There’s little doubt that participating in sports brings many health benefits for kids. According to a recent study, boys who play sports during their early childhood are less likely to experience emotional stress, including signs of depression and anxiety, later in life compared to boys who didn’t participate in sports. Marie-losée Harbec did the research for the study as a doctoral student. Along with her professor, she analyzed data taken from a Quebec group of 690 boys and 748 girls who were born in 1997 and 1998. The information they looked at was reported by parents of the children and included the kids’ physical activity at 5 years old and 12 years old. They also reviewed reports from the children’s teachers about signs of emotional stress seen in the kids from ages 6 to 10 years. The researchers discovered that participating in sports in preschool might help boys develop life skills, such as joining in teamwork, practicing self-control and building supportive relationships. Besides, they discovered that joining in sports helps boys with their emotional health, and that emotionally well boys join more often in physical activity. However, the researchers didn’t find any obvious relationship between girls’ participation in sports and their emotional health. She points to one explanation being that girls are more likely than boys to look for help from and share their emotional stress with family, friends, or healthcare providers. While the researchers didn’t measure whether the kids they analyzed were good at the sport they joined in, they did measure their physical fitness at age 12. They discovered that boys who had lower levels of depressive and anxiety signs between ages 6 and10 years were the ones who were the most physically fit at age 12. “We could say that physically active kids probably have better physical fitness,” says Harbec. Harbec believes schools should provide different after-class team sports and physical activities beginning in kindergarten. She says: “Parents also should join in promoting physical activity and sport participation among youth by acting as role models and taking part in their children’s activities.” 8. Why does the author mention the children’s parents and teachers in Paragraph 2? A. To show the only way to get data. B. To show the support for the research. C. To show the collected data were reliable. D. To show the information was hard to get. 9. Why do girls fail to get obvious mental health benefits from sports? A. They are much emotionally stronger than boys. B. They are better at getting psychological support. C. They have a larger and better social circle in life. D. They are used to emotional stress earlier than boys. 10. What is Harbec’s advice for parents? A. Spend more time with children. B. Look for a role model for children. C. Force children to exercise regularly. D. Keep physically active with their children. 11. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Girls benefit more from regular exercise. B. Exercise frequency influences children’s mental health. C. Sports competence is connected with less depression risk. D. Boys’ childhood sports prevent later anxiety and depression. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍一项研究，幼儿参加体育运动对男孩情绪健康有益，但女孩未体现出明显关联。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The information they looked at was reported by parents of the children and included the kids’ physical activity at 5 years old and 12 years old. They also reviewed reports from the children’s teachers about signs of emotional stress seen in the kids from ages 6 to 10 years.(他们所研究的信息由孩子的家长上报，包含孩子5岁和12岁时的体育活动情况。他们还查阅孩子老师的报告，了解孩子们6‑10岁的情绪压力表现。)”可知，研究同时参考家长、老师两方记录，以此保证收集的数据是可靠的。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“She points to one explanation being that girls are more likely than boys to look for help from and share their emotional stress with family, friends, or healthcare providers.(她给出一种解释：相比男孩，女孩更倾向于向家人、朋友或医护人员寻求帮助、倾诉情绪压力。)”可知，女孩更擅长获取心理方面的支持，因此运动没有显现明显额外心理益处。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段中的“Parents also should join in promoting physical activity and sport participation among youth by acting as role models and taking part in their children’s activities.(家长也应当以身作则，参与孩子的活动，共同促进青少年的体育活动和体育参与。)”可知，家长应和孩子一同保持体育锻炼的习惯。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“boys who play sports during their early childhood are less likely to experience emotional stress, including signs of depression and anxiety, later in life compared to boys who didn’t participate in sports.(与不参加运动的男孩相比，幼年参与体育运动的男孩日后产生抑郁、焦虑等情绪压力的可能性更低。)”可知，文章围绕该研究结论展开：幼儿时期参加体育运动能够降低男孩日后抑郁、焦虑等情绪压力的风险。 D Using artificial intelligence to create artworks increases artists’ productivity and generates more positive reactions, according to a study involving submissions to a popular art-sharing website by more than 50,000 users. But generative AI works are more likely to display stereotypical themes, reducing the novelty of an artist’s work. The researchers tracked 4 million works published on the website by the artists. The artists self-divided into two groups: those who continued to work using traditional methods — a sort of control group, and those who adopted AI. The latter group, numbering about 5,800, were identified by the use of tags (标签) on their work, such as “AI-generated” or the names of the AI tools. Works posted into AI art communities on the site were also included. Artists who adopted AI tools saw their productivity measured by the number of works posted increase by 25 percent over the study period. They also saw a 50 percent rise in the number of “favorites” their work received over six months. But novelty, measured by the subject matter and specific details of the work, decreased for the AI-using group. “The study completely tracks with my own experience with these tools and spaces,” says Andres Guadamuz at the University of Sussex, UK. “At first, it felt that you could do anything, bring anything in your head into existence, but the more I used them, the more I kept coming back to themes I liked.” Guadamuz points out that he isn’t judging the quality of the images produced by generative AI nor their originality, nor the creativity involved in the process. All these things are often hotly contested, with some artists saying that generative AI is using their works as training data and limiting their ability to be recognized as creatives. Zhou at Boston University is also considering these questions. He says, “The generative technology accelerates the ability to produce. But it raises other issues: Are we giving up the process of understanding what goes into being creative and producing something meaningful, in favour of just being able to force our way with technology?” 12. What do we know about the artworks created by AI according to paragraph 1? A. They are abundant but less creative. B. They are generative but less popular. C. They balance popularity with artistic depth. D. They attract viewers with the trendy subjects. 13. How was the study conducted? A. By surveying artists’ opinions on AI tools using. B. By analyzing suggestions on generative AI works. C. By comparing AI-assisted artworks with traditional ones. D. By observing the process of AI-assisted artistic creation. 14. What can be inferred from Guadamuz’s statement? A. AI tools help artists explore new creative styles. B. AI users receive more recognition for their creativity. C. Artists believe AI improves the quality of their artworks. D. Artists may repeat themes they like when using AI tools. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. The Unstoppable Rise of AI Artworks. B. The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Artworks. C. The Role of AI in Artistic Productivity. D. The Breakthrough of AI in Artistic Creation. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍一项研究，人工智能创作艺术品能够提升创作者产量、收获更多好评，但AI生成作品更容易出现固化主题，降低作品新颖度，体现AI在艺术创作中的利弊两面性。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Using artificial intelligence to create artworks increases artists’ productivity and generates more positive reactions, according to a study involving submissions to a popular art-sharing website by more than 50,000 users. But generative AI works are more likely to display stereotypical themes, reducing the novelty of an artist’s work.(一项针对热门艺术分享网站五万多名用户投稿作品的研究表明，使用人工智能创作艺术品可以提高艺术家的创作效率，收获更多正面反馈。但生成式AI作品更容易出现刻板主题，降低艺术家作品的新颖度。)”可知，AI作品数量多，但创新性有所下降。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The researchers tracked 4 million works published on the website by the artists. The artists self-divided into two groups: those who continued to work using traditional methods — a sort of control group, and those who adopted AI.(研究人员追踪艺术家在网站发布的400万件作品。艺术家自行分为两组：继续使用传统方式创作的对照组，以及使用AI创作的一组。)”可知，这项研究是通过对比AI辅助创作作品与传统作品开展的。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段““The study completely tracks with my own experience with these tools and spaces,” says Andres Guadamuz at the University of Sussex, UK. “At first, it felt that you could do anything, bring anything in your head into existence, but the more I used them, the more I kept coming back to themes I liked.”(英国萨塞克斯大学的安德烈斯・瓜达穆兹说：“这项研究和我使用这些工具的亲身经历完全吻合。一开始，你感觉无所不能，可以把脑海里任何事物变成现实，但使用越多，就越容易回到自己喜欢的主题上。”)”可知，艺术家使用AI工具时，可能会重复自己喜爱的创作主题。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段“Using artificial intelligence to create artworks increases artists’ productivity and generates more positive reactions...But generative AI works are more likely to display stereotypical themes, reducing the novelty of an artist’s work.(使用人工智能创作艺术品可以提高艺术家的创作效率，收获更多正面反馈……但生成式AI作品更容易出现刻板主题，降低艺术家作品的新颖度。)”可知，文章一方面介绍AI提升艺术创作效率、收获更多喜爱，另一方面指出AI作品新颖度下降，还带来诸多争议。“AI在艺术创作中有利有弊，是一把双刃剑”符合主题，适合用作标题。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 As summer travel begins, many people are preparing for trips in places where temperatures may be unusually high. ____16____ It can lead to heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. However, with careful planning, you can still enjoy your trip. Before leaving, check the weather forecast, including both daytime and nighttime temperatures and the heat index. ____17____ Choose cooler places, such as coastal areas or higher ground, and arrange outdoor activities for the early morning or late evening. During the hottest part of the day, indoor activities such as visiting a museum may be a better choice. Travelers should also make sure their hotels have air conditioning and know where cooling centers and medical services are. ____18____ Older adults, young children, babies and pregnant women may be more easily affected by extreme heat. People with certain health problems or those taking some medicines may also have difficulty keeping cool. Adjust your plans when necessary to protect them. For road trips, check the car before setting off, especially its cooling system and battery. Carry enough water and snacks, and take regular breaks. ____19____ If the car breaks down in extreme heat, stay in or near the car and call for help instead of walking along a hot road. Finally, travelers should know the warning signs of heat illness. Dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps and unusual sweating are signs that someone may need to cool down and drink water. ____20____ The best way to stay safe is to listen to your body and change your plans when necessary. A. If symptoms become severe, seek medical help at once. B. Extreme heat is more than an uncomfortable part of a holiday. C. It is also important to take into account the people traveling with you. D. Carrying extra batteries and a portable fan can help you stay cool indoors. E. Remember that sunburn can also increase the risk of heat-related health issues. F. Never leave kids or older adults alone in a parked car, even for a short time. G. If the weather is expected to be extremely hot, consider changing your plans. 【答案】16. B 17. G 18. C 19. F 20. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍夏季高温出行时的相关注意事项，包括出行前规划、重点关照同行人员、自驾出行要点以及中暑疾病的预警信号等内容。 【16题详解】 根据后文“It can lead to heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. (它会导致热衰竭甚至中暑。)”可知，后文提到了热衰竭甚至中暑，可推理出空格处要引出高温带来的危害，B选项“Extreme heat is more than an uncomfortable part of a holiday. (酷热不仅仅是假期里令人不适的一件事。)”引出后文高温会引发疾病的后果。 【17题详解】 根据前文“Before leaving, check the weather forecast, including both daytime and nighttime temperatures and the heat index. (出发前查看天气预报，包括白天、夜间气温以及高温指数。)”以及后文“Choose cooler places, such as coastal areas or higher ground, and arrange outdoor activities for the early morning or late evening. (选择凉爽的地方，例如海边或者地势较高的区域，把户外活动安排在清晨或者傍晚。)”可知，前文说的是出发前查看天气预报，后文说的是选择凉爽的地方，可推理出此处讲述如果预报天气酷热，可以调整出行计划。G选项“If the weather is expected to be extremely hot, consider changing your plans. (如果预计天气会极度炎热，可以考虑更改你的计划。)”承上启下。 【18题详解】 根据后文“Older adults, young children, babies and pregnant women may be more easily affected by extreme heat.(老年人、幼儿、婴儿以及孕妇更容易受到酷热影响。)”可知，本段主要讲述要顾及同行人员的身体状况。C选项“It is also important to take into account the people traveling with you. (把和你一同出行的人考虑在内也很重要。)”为本段主题句，引出后文对特殊人群的说明。 【19题详解】 根据前文“For road trips, check the car before setting off, especially its cooling system and battery. Carry enough water and snacks, and take regular breaks.(自驾旅行时，出发前检查车辆，尤其冷却系统和电池。携带充足水和零食，定时休息。)”以及后文“If the car breaks down in extreme heat, stay in or near the car and call for help instead of walking along a hot road.(如果车辆在酷热天气抛锚，待在车内或者车旁求救，不要在滚烫的公路上行走。)”可知，前文说的是出发前检查车辆，后文说的是如果车辆在酷热天气抛锚，待在车内或者车旁求救，可推理出此处围绕自驾出行的安全注意事项展开。F选项“Never leave kids or older adults alone in a parked car, even for a short time. (千万不要把孩子或者老年人独自留在停放的车内，哪怕时间很短。)”属于自驾安全提醒，贴合段落主题。 【20题详解】 根据前文“Dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps and unusual sweating are signs that someone may need to cool down and drink water.(头晕、恶心、肌肉痉挛以及异常出汗都是提示当事人需要降温补水的信号。)”以及后文 “The best way to stay safe is to listen to your body and change your plans when necessary. (保证安全最好的方式就是遵从身体感受，必要时调整计划。)”可知，前文说的是头晕、恶心、肌肉痉挛以及异常出汗需要降温补水，后文说的是遵从身体感受，必要时调整计划，可推理出空格处承接前文，说明症状加重时的处理办法。A选项“If symptoms become severe, seek medical help at once.(如果症状加重，立刻寻求医疗救助。)”承接上文轻症表现，给出重症应对措施。 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。 My relationship with tai chi has been a journey of patience and self-discovery. In the 1980s, I first ____21____ tai chi in Dundonald Park. I watched people move in loose formation at an unhurried pace. The ____22____ of their movements was like a water lily (睡莲) opening in slow motion. I found tai chi ____23____, but I couldn’t see its point. I defined fitness as ____24____ and strength. Moving slowly did not tone muscles, so I chose to ____25____ myself from the practice. Still, the ____26____ stayed with me, a seed planted. After retirement, with a doctor’s ____27____, I returned to that park, no longer a watcher but inside the group, awkwardly moving toward the growth once seeded long ago. My early attempts were ____28____. I joined one class, then left; joined another, and ____29____, failing to complete the routines. I assumed that mastering tai chi meant memorizing all the ____30____. But I soon learned otherwise: What needed mastering were my own habits — impatience, resistance to correction. Everything changed in my first expert-led class. Surrounded by advanced ____31____, I felt like a beginner when the instructor ____32____ singled me out for instruction. Embarrassed, I listened intently, watched closely and willed my body to move by copying him. Ultimately, this focus helped ____33____ my embarrassment. In that instant, my emotion ____34____, from embarrassment to empowerment. I learned not just a move, but a patient and open way of being. I became that lily unfolding, awakened not by force, but by this ____35____ martial art. 21. A. encountered B. approached C. sought D. attended 22. A. order B. power C. grace D. precision 23. A. reliable B. fascinating C. familiar D. strange 24. A. flexibility B. tolerance C. balance D. speed 25. A. distance B. protect C. excuse D. free 26. A. answer B. response C. presence D. image 27. A. treatment B. encouragement C. assessment D. announcement 28. A. inspiring B. boring C. discouraging D. promising 29. A. struggled B. hesitated C. panicked D. followed 30. A. positions B. settings C. rules D. moves 31. A. instructors B. learners C. athletes D. performers 32. A. personally B. casually C. unexpectedly D. briefly 33. A. hide away B. bring about C. build up D. drive away 34. A. settled B. shifted C. progressed D. softened 35. A. traditional B. demanding C. gentle D. complex 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者从20世纪80年代初见太极觉得其动作优雅但不解其意，到退休后在医生鼓励下重新接触太极，经历多次尝试失败后，最终在专家指导下领悟太极真谛，实现心态转变的过程。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：20世纪80年代，我第一次在邓多纳尔公园接触到了太极拳。A. encountered遇到，接触到；B. approached靠近；C. sought寻找；D. attended参加。根据后文“tai chi in Dundonald Park”可知，此处主要是说明作者第一次接触、遇到太极拳的地方。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：他们动作的优雅就像一朵睡莲在慢动作中绽放。A. order顺序；B. power力量；C. grace优雅；D. precision精确。根据后文“like a water lily (睡莲) opening in slow motion”可知，将太极动作比作睡莲慢动作绽放，体现的是动作的优雅。 【23题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我觉得太极很迷人，但我不明白它的意义。A. reliable可靠的；B. fascinating迷人的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. strange奇怪的。根据前文“their movements was like a water lily (睡莲) opening in slow motion”可知，作者将太极动作比作睡莲慢动作绽放，觉得它十分迷人。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：我将健康定义为速度和力量。A. flexibility灵活性；B. tolerance容忍；C. balance平衡；D. speed速度。根据后文“Moving slowly did not tone muscles”可知，作者很重视速度，将健康定义为速度和力量。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：缓慢的动作不能锻炼肌肉，所以我选择远离这项运动。A. distance使远离；B. protect保护；C. excuse原谅；D. free释放。根据前文“Moving slowly did not tone muscles”以及下文“I returned to that park”可知，此处指因为觉得太极不能锻炼肌肉，所以远离了这项运动。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：尽管如此，那个画面一直留在我心中，就像种下了一颗种子。A. answer答案；B. response回应；C. presence存在；D. image画面。根据前文“I watched people move in loose formation at an unhurried pace.”可知，这里指之前看到的人们打太极的画面。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：退休后，在医生的鼓励下，我回到了那个公园，不再是旁观者，而是融入了这个群体，笨拙地朝着很久以前种下的种子生长的方向前进。A. treatment治疗；B. encouragement鼓励；C. assessment评估；D. announcement宣布。根据前文“After retirement, with a doctor’s”可知，医生鼓励作者，所以作者才回到公园学太极。 【28题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我最初的尝试令人沮丧。A. inspiring鼓舞人心的；B. boring无聊的；C. discouraging令人沮丧的；D. promising有前途的。根据后文“I joined one class, then left”可知，参加了又离开，说明最初的尝试令人沮丧。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：我参加了一个班，然后离开；又参加另一个班，但进展艰难，始终无法完成各项练习。A. struggled挣扎；B. hesitated犹豫；C. panicked惊慌；D. followed跟随。根据后文“failing to complete the routines”可知，学习过程艰难，略显挣扎。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：我以为掌握太极意味着记住所有的动作。A. positions位置；B. settings设置；C. rules规则；D. moves动作。根据后文“I learned not just a move, but a patient and open way of being.”可知，学太极要记住动作。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：周围都是进阶学习者，当教练出人意料地单独挑我出来指导时，我觉得自己像个初学者。A. instructors教练；B. learners学习者；C. athletes运动员；D. performers表演者。根据前文“Everything changed in my first expert-led class.”以及后文“I felt like a beginner”可知，作者在班里，周围应是学习者。 【32题详解】 考查副词。句意：同上。A. personally亲自地；B. casually随意地；C. unexpectedly出乎意料地；D. briefly简要地。根据后文“Embarrassed, I listened intently”可知，作者没想到教练会单独挑自己指导，所以是出乎意料。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：最终，这种专注帮助我摆脱了尴尬。A. hide away隐藏；B. bring about引起；C. build up建立；D. drive away驱赶，摆脱。根据后文“from embarrassment to empowerment”可知，专注于学习动作，摆脱了尴尬。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：在那一瞬间，我的情绪从尴尬转变为充满力量。A. settled解决；B. shifted转变；C. progressed进步；D. softened软化。根据后文“from embarrassment to empowerment”可知，这里指作者的情绪发生了转变。 【35题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我变成了那朵绽放的睡莲，不是被外力唤醒，而是被这种温和的武术唤醒。A. traditional传统的；B. demanding要求高的；C. gentle温和的；D. complex复杂的。根据前文“like a water lily (睡莲) opening in slow motion.”可知，将太极动作比作睡莲绽放，可知，太极是温和的。 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。 China has made a major breakthrough in space technology by successfully recovering the first stage of a rocket after launch. On July 10th, a new Long March rocket ____36____ (launch) from Hainan Island in southern China. After separating from the second stage, the rocket’s first stage returned safely ____37____ a platform at sea. It was the first time that China had successfully recovered the first stage of a rocket, ____38____ (mark) an important step forward in the country’s space program. The reusable rocket can carry up to 16,000 kilograms of ____39____ (supply) into what is called low Earth orbit. By reusing rocket stages instead of throwing them away after launch, Chinese space companies can greatly reduce the cost of space missions, ____40____ in turn makes space travel more efficient and sustainable in the long run. The US company SpaceX ____41____ (be) a leader in reusable rocket technology for years, having successfully landed its rocket boosters hundreds of times. Now, China has joined the growing group of countries and companies working ____42____ (recover) rockets. China’s successful recovery of the Long March-10B rocket is more than ____43____ single successful launch. It also shows China’s growing ability in space technology and its ____44____ (determine) to develop more advanced and cost-effective space systems. It is expected to provide valuable experience for future space missions and further ____45____ (strength) China’s position in the world’s space industry. 【答案】36. was launched 37. to 38. marking 39. supplies 40. which 41. has been 42. to recover 43. a 44. determination 45. strengthen 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了中国成功回收长征火箭一级，实现可重复使用技术的突破。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：7月10日，一枚新的长征火箭从中国南方的海南岛发射升空。根据时间状语“On July 10th”可知，此处描述过去发生的动作，应用一般过去时；主语“a new Long March rocket”与动词launch之间为被动关系，需用被动语态，且主语为单数，be动词用was。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：在与第二级分离后，火箭的第一级安全返回到一个海上平台。此处考查固定搭配return to sp.，意为“返回某地”，故填介词to。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这是中国首次成功回收火箭的第一级，标志着国家太空计划向前迈出了重要一步。逗号前为完整的句子，空处需用非谓语动词形式作结果状语；此处用现在分词表示自然而然的结果。 【39题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：这种可重复使用的火箭可以将多达16,000公斤的物资送入所谓的近地轨道。根据空前的介词of可知，此处需要填入名词形式作宾语；supply作“物资、供应品”讲时通常用复数。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：通过重复使用火箭级而不是在发射后将其丢弃，中国航天公司可以大大降低太空任务的成本，这反过来使太空旅行在长期内更加高效和可持续。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面整个主句内容，且关系词在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which引导该从句。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：美国太空探索技术公司（SpaceX）多年来一直是可重复使用火箭技术的领导者，已成功将其火箭助推器着陆数百次。根据时间状语for years可知，此处表示动作从过去持续到现在，应用现在完成时；主语The US company SpaceX为单数，助动词用has。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：现在，中国已经加入了越来越多的国家和公司的行列，致力于回收火箭。句中已有谓语has joined，空处应用非谓语动词，表目的，应用不定式作目的状语。 【43题详解】 考查冠词。句意：中国成功回收长征-10B火箭不仅仅是一个单一的成功发射。根据空后的可数名词单数launch及形容词single可知，此处表示泛指“一个”，且single为辅音音素开头的单词，故填不定冠词a。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：它也显示了中国在太空技术方面日益增长的能力以及发展更先进、更具成本效益的太空系统的决心。根据空前的形容词性物主代词its可知，此处需要填入名词形式作宾语；determine的名词形式为determination，意为“决心”，为不可数名词。 【45题详解】 考查动词。句意：预计这将为未来的太空任务提供宝贵经验，并进一步增强中国在世界航天工业中的地位。根据空前的and可知，此处与前面的动词provide并列，共同位于不定式符号to后，应用动词原形；strong的动词形式为strengthen，意为“加强，增强”。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是学生会主席李华。为践行“健康第一”的教育理念，学校英语社团组织主题为Health First的英语演讲比赛，请你撰写一篇演讲稿参加比赛，内容包括： 1．简述学生健康现状； 2．提出行动建议。 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。 Dear teachers and classmates, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear teachers and classmates, It is a great honor to speak here on the topic “Health First.” Nowadays, many students suffer from poor health. Crazy about digital devices, we often stay up late and some even feel anxious, which disturbs our study. To improve the situation, I have some practical tips. First, take regular exercise to strengthen our bodies. Besides, keep a balanced diet and get enough sleep, for good sleep supports our energy. Health matters most in our life. Only when we value health can we make steady progress. Let’s take action right now! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生围绕 “健康第一”，简述学生健康现状并给出可行建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 荣幸：honor→privilege 遭受：suffer from→undergo 增强：strengthen→build up 支持；维持：support→maintain 2. 句式拓展 同义句替换 原句：Only when we value health can we make steady progress. 拓展句：We can make steady progress only if we attach importance to our health. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Crazy about digital devices, we often stay up late and some even feel anxious, which disturbs our study.（运which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】Only when we value health can we make steady progress.（运用“only + 状语从句”置于句首引起的部分倒装结构） 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。 My husband’s company promoted him and relocated us to New York City. We found a safe, affordable place to live. Once we got settled in, I was determined to find employment. After a few days of searching and applying, I was fortunate to find a job as an administrative assistant with Young & Rubicam, a famous advertising agency. I wasn’t thrilled about the job because I had graduated with a degree to teach English, but the pay was good, and the extra money was a blessing. The job was rather dull, though, mainly typing letters, answering phones, setting up for conferences, filing, scheduling meetings, arranging travel for the copywriters (撰稿人), etc. I felt that what I was doing was insignificant. As letters or travel brochures would come across my desk to be typed, I would read over them. Often, there were grammatical errors or the spelling was not always accurate, but since it wasn’t my job to correct them, I typed them as they were given to me. One day, I was talking to my grandmother, LouOlive Graham. Anyone not related to her called her Lou. Everybody else, including all twelve of her children and fifteen grandchildren, called her “Muh”. Muh was a wise woman lady. Her children adored and admired her. There was nothing better than to spend a day with Muh, which meant you were going to hear fascinating stories about her growing up, while savoring her tea and cakes. Over tea, I said, “Muh, you should see the things that come across my desk — letters, memos, and brochures with crazy grammar, poor spelling, and awkward sentences. But I guess it’s not my job to correct them.” Then, I added that I only did what they paid me to do. Muh listened attentively, as she always did, and after I finished, she said very calmly, “Honey, don’t just do enough to get by. Always do your best work. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might. You may find more enjoyment in the job if you do your best. Plus, it never hurts you to let people know that you can do more than what they hired you to do.” 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I thought long and hard about what she said. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next year, a position became available for an assistant copywriter. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version I thought long and hard about what she said. The next day at work, I began proofreading every document that came my way, correcting grammatical errors and awkward sentences before typing them. When my supervisor noticed the improved quality, she raised an eyebrow with pleasant surprise. From then on, I took pride in producing work that was not just acceptable but excellent. I even started offering suggestions for phrasing in the travel brochures, which the copywriters appreciated. Gradually, the dull job became engaging. Muh was right — doing my best transformed my attitude and work experience entirely. The next year, a position became available for an assistant copywriter. To my surprise, my supervisor approached me before the job was even posted. “I’ve been impressed by your work,” she said. “Your writing skills and attention to detail rival those of our copywriters.” She encouraged me to apply, and I did. When I got the offer, the first person I called was Muh. Her warm voice carried a hint of pride: “See, honey? Doing your best never goes unnoticed.” I smiled, grateful for her wisdom that had guided me from doing just enough to becoming truly valued. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者随丈夫搬到纽约后，找到一份行政助理工作，虽因专业不对口不太满意，但薪酬不错。工作单调，常遇到有语法拼写错误的文件。一天作者与奶奶喝茶时向祖母抱怨此事，奶奶劝诫作者不要只满足于把工作做到刚好合格，要全力以赴做到最好，这样既能从工作中获得更多乐趣，也能让他人知晓自己能力不止于所聘岗位要求 。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我反复仔细思考了她所说的话。”可知，第一段可描写作者认真思考奶奶的话后，在工作上做出的积极改变。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二年，公司有一个助理文案编辑的职位空缺。”可知，第二段可描写作者申请助理文案的职位，并且成功了，作者感激奶奶。 2.续写线索：作者检查文件——主管惊讶——作者积极改变——文案编辑职位空缺——主管找到作者——主管鼓励作者申请这个职位——得到职位——打电话给奶奶——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①校对：proofread/copyedit ②鼓励：encourage/inspire ③打电话：call/ring up 情绪类 ①惊讶：surprise/astonishment ②感激：grateful/thankful 【点睛】[高分句型1] The next day at work, I began proofreading every document that came my way, correcting grammatical errors and awkward sentences before typing them. (由关系代词that引导的限制性定语从句和现在分词correcting作状语) [高分句型2] I even started offering suggestions for phrasing in the travel brochures, which the copywriters appreciated. (由关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $