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2023—2024学年度第一学期期中学业水平诊断
高三英语
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，只交答题卡。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers doing
A. Waiting in line to get food. B. Arranging to meet someone. C. Visiting a crowded museum.
2. What do we know about the woman
A. She arrived at the party late. B. She was speaking too loudly. C. She couldn’t hear the man clearly.
3. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Recycle waste. B. Start using buses. C. Do some volunteer work.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Babysitter and child.
5. Which language does the man usually use
A. German. B. English. C. French.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. How are the speakers travelling
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By train.
7. What are the speakers going to do
A. Leave the city. B. See a show. C. Park their car.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What might the man be
A. A student. B. A data analyst. C. A computer scientist.
9. Which field of work does the man believe isn’t threatened
A. Factory work. B. Office work. C. Creative work.
10. What does the woman hope AI will do
A. Make her rich. B. Invent new things. C. Improve ordinary lives.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What does the man like about the coat
A. The size. B. The colors. C. The hidden pockets.
12. Where does the conversation most likely take place
A. At a fashion show. B. In a bedroom. C. In an office.
13. What helps the woman lose weight
A. Doing more housework. B. Watching her diet. C. Swimming regularly.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. How did the man know the ways to build the furniture
A. His uncle taught him. B. He watched some videos. C. He talked with a professional.
15. How long will the current project take in total
A. Ten weeks. B. Eight weeks. C. Two weeks.
16. How will the woman probably feel after finishing the project
A. Relieved. B. Pleased. C. Depressed.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To explain why the flight is delayed.
B. To explain how to find cheap flights.
C. To explain safety instructions on an airplane.
18. Which country is the flight flying to
A. France. B. The UK. C. Glasgow.
19. What is the first rule for the listeners to follow
A. Putting out cigarettes before boarding.
B. Keeping seated as the plane takes off.
C. Wearing their seatbelts on the journey.
20. How long will people get banned from the airline for smoking on an airplane
A. At least one year. B. At least five months. C. At least three months.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
KidsWorldFun Short Story Contest
Calling all young writers from around the world! It’s time to release your creativity and share your incredible stories with us. KidsWorldFun presents the ultimate Short Story Contest, open to young people of all ages.
Two Modes of Entry
● Free Entry: get the chance to win a certificate and have your story published on our website.
● Entry Fee of $10: get the chance to receive a cash prize as well as a certificate and have your story published. Payment links will be sent via email for these entries.
Amazing Prizes Await
First Prize: $100, certificate and publication;
Second Prize: $75, certificate and publication;
Third Prize: $50, certificate and publication.
Highly commented stories will also be published for the world to enjoy.
Contest Categories and Word Limits
To ensure fairness, we have set three categories for writers to choose from and minimum and maximum word limits for each category.
Categories Ages Word Limits
Minimum Maximum
Sub-junior 7-9 300 words 1000 words
Junior 10-12 500 words 1000 words
Senior 13-16 700 words 1000 words
Submission Guidelines
● Include proof of age with your entry (scan or take a photo of your identity card). Entries without proof of age will be disqualified.
● Your story must be original and unpublished.
● Type your story out.
Our judges will evaluate each story based on content, language and writing style. Their decision will be final. For more information, please contact us at enquiry@kidsworldfun.com. We’re here to assist you every step of the way.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and win amazing prizes! Enter the KidsWorldFun Short Story Contest today!
1. What may a free entry second prize winner get
A. A reward of $10. B. A certificate and publication.
C. Prize money and honors. D. $75, certificate and publication.
2. Which of the following meets the entry requirements
A. A handwritten draft. B. A science fiction of 1500 words.
C. An award-winning essay. D. A printout of a 900-word original story.
3. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To promote a reading website. B. To appeal for participation.
C. To explain an application process. D. To teach kids writing principles.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个将要举办的终极短篇小说大赛的具体事宜。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二个黑标题Amazing Prizes Await下第二行“Second Prize: $75, certificate and publication (二等奖：75美元，证书及出版)”可知，二等奖得主可以得到75美元，证书及出版。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由文章四个黑标题Submission Guidelines下第三行“Your story must be original and unpublished. (你的故事必须是原创的和未发表的。)”可知，参赛作品不能是一篇获奖文章。由文章四个黑标题Submission Guidelines下第四行“Type your story out. (把你的故事打出来。)”可知，参赛作品不能是手稿。由文章表格的最后一栏“Maximum”和“1000 words (1000字)”可知，文章字数不超过1000。故选D。
3题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段中“Calling all young writers from around the world! It’s time to release your creativity and share your incredible stories with us. (号召来自世界各地的年轻作家！是时候释放你的创造力，和我们分享你不可思议的故事了。)”可知，文章主要是呼吁各地的年轻作家参与大赛。故选B。
B
For sharks, the Mesoamerican Reef, which stretches over 600 miles, is a busy highway. Sharks use it to find their way and it provides them with food and habitat.
But as with on-land highways, this superhighway can be dangerous. Overfishing, commercial development and illegal practices are endangering the species. “We’re seeing a continued decline in shark populations. Our goal is to turn that round.” says Rachel Graham, founder of Mar Alliance, a non-profit organization focused on conserving sharks.
By monitoring sharks, Mar Alliance can collect important knowledge on the species to help inform conservation and push for political action. But rather than acting in opposition to the local fishing community, MarAlliance enlists their help.
“They are the ones who are on the sea every single day,” says Graham, “and they’re the ones who decide the species’ future.”
MarAlliance employs up to 60 fishermen across its range, mostly on a project basis, training them to collect data, record and release fish. Not only does this provide an alternative income to fishing communities, making them less dependent on natural resources, but it also teaches them about the benefits of a healthy ocean ecosystem and how to fish sustainably.
Among them, Ivan Torres, who used to catch sharks to sell locally as food, has learned how critical they’re to the whole ecosystem, saying he’d never fish sharks any more.
If this attitude change continues to spread throughout fishing communities, Graham has hope for the shark populations. “The primary threat to sharks is unquestionably overfishing,” she says, “By reforming the industry, populations can bounce back.”
In 2020, Belize outlawed the use of gillnets, large panels of netting of trapping large sealife. The ban’s impact is already noticeable with a recorded 10-fold increase in shark populations.
But such regulations need to be copied along the whole superhighway for long-lasting impact, and countries need to find a sustainable balance between fishers and the fished. “We need to find a win-win strategy between fisher livelihoods and shark survival,” Graham emphasizes. “I hope that through education and providing an economic alternative for fishing communities, MarAlliance will help ensure safe passage for sharks along the reef”.
4. Which of the following best describes the Mesoamerican Reef for sharks
A. Romantic but messy. B. Vital but insecure.
C. Adventurous but beautiful. D. Unfamiliar but reliable.
5. What does the underlined “they” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. MarAlliance. B. The fishers.
C. Monitoring authorities. D. The sharks.
6. What contributed to Ivan’s attitude shift apart from education
A. A stricter fishing ban. B. The insurance payout he earned.
C. An offer of extra work. D. The fishing communities’ intervention.
7. What is mainly stressed in the last paragraph
A. Solution to overfishing. B. Difficulties facing MarAlliance.
C. Impact of existing regulations. D. Features of international cooperation.
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了致力于保护鲨鱼的非营利组织“海洋联盟”对保护鲨鱼的保护措施。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段中“Sharks use it to find their way and it provides them with food and habitat. (鲨鱼用它来找路，它为它们提供食物和栖息地)”和第二段的“But as with on-land highways, this superhighway can be dangerous. Overfishing, commercial development and illegal practices are endangering the species. (但与陆地高速公路一样，这条超级高速公路也可能很危险。过度捕捞、商业开发和非法行为正在危及该物种)”可知，中美洲珊瑚礁对鲨鱼来说很重要但又充满危险。故选B。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章第三段中“But rather than acting in opposition to the local fishing community, MarAlliance enlists their help. (但是，“海洋联盟”并没有采取反对当地渔业社区的行动，而是寻求他们的帮助)”以及第四段中“the ones who are on the sea every single day (他们每天都在海上)”可知，每天都在海上的人是渔夫们。由此可知，划线词They指的是渔夫们。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第五段中“Not only does this provide an alternative income to fishing communities, making them less dependent on natural resources, but it also teaches them about the benefits of a healthy ocean ecosystem and how to fish sustainably. (这不仅为渔业社区提供了另一种收入来源，使他们减少对自然资源的依赖，而且还教会他们了解健康的海洋生态系统的好处以及如何可持续地捕鱼)”以及第六段中“Among them, Ivan Torres, who used to catch sharks to sell locally as food, has learned how critical they’re to the whole ecosystem, saying he’d never fish sharks any more. (其中，伊万·托雷斯曾经捕捞鲨鱼作为食物在当地出售，他已经了解到鲨鱼对整个生态系统的重要性，他说他再也不会捕捞鲨鱼了)”可推知，渔业社区的干预促成了伊万态度的转变。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段“But such regulations need to be copied along the whole superhighway for long-lasting impact, and countries need to find a sustainable balance between fishers and the fished. “We need to find a win-win strategy between fisher livelihoods and shark survival,” Graham emphasizes. “I hope that through education and providing an economic alternative for fishing communities, MarAlliance will help ensure safe passage for sharks along the reef”. (但是，为了产生持久的影响，这些规定需要在整个高速公路上复制，各国需要在渔民和被捕捞者之间找到可持续的平衡。“我们需要在渔民生计和鲨鱼生存之间找到一个双赢的策略，”格雷厄姆强调说。“我希望通过教育和为渔业社区提供经济选择，海洋联盟将帮助确保鲨鱼沿着珊瑚礁的安全通道。”)”可推知，这些话强调了过度捕捞的解决方案，即需要在渔民生计和鲨鱼生存之间找到一个双赢的策略。故选A。
C
Jimmy Jiang envisions a future where every house is powered by renewable energy stored in batteries.
Jiang and his team at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new battery that could have far-reaching implications for the large-scale (大规模) energy storage needed by wind and solar farms.
“Batteries store renewable energy for when it’s needed, not just when it’s produced. This is crucial for getting the most out of wind and solar power,” Jiang said. “Energy generation and energy consumption is always mismatched. That’s why it’s important to have a device that can store that energy temporarily and release it when it’s needed.”
They described their novel design in the journal Nature Communications.
Traditional car batteries contain a mix of sulfuric acid and water. While they’re inexpensive and made from readily available materials, they have severe drawbacks for industrial or large-scale use. They have a very low energy density (密度), which isn’t suitable for storing sufficient power needed to power a city. And they have a low level for electrochemical stability, which means they can blow up.
Water has a voltage (电压) limit. Once the voltage of such a battery goes beyond the stability window of 1.5 volts, the water can decompose into hydrogen and oxygen, which is explosive.
But Jiang and his students have developed a battery without water that can generate nearly 4 volts of power. Jiang’s novel design does so by removing from a battery the membrane, which is a huge component of upfront costs and accounts for as much as 30% of the cost of the battery. They invented a new type of energy storage material that improves performance at a lower cost. “Membranes are also inefficient. They can’t separate the positive and negative sides completely, so there is always crossover,” he said.
The group has submitted temporary patent applications. “There is still a long way to go, but we’re advancing toward a dramatic battery transformation in the next decade. I’m confident about that. There is a lot of intense research going into pushing the boundaries of battery performance,” Jiang said.
8. What’s mainly talked about in paragraph 3
A. Why batteries are essential. B. How to store renewable energy.
C. Why green energy is needed. D. How to conserve natural resources.
9. What’s the problem with traditional car batteries
A. They’re too pricy. B. They’re made of rare materials.
C. They’re slow to charge. D. They have a potential explosion risk.
10. What can we say about Jiang’s novel design
A. It may reshape the battery industry. B. It’s inappropriate for large-scale use.
C. It may help minimize power consumption. D. It’s subject to mature industry standards.
11. What is Jiang’s attitude towards the prospect of the battery
A. Dismissive. B. Uncertain. C. Positive. D. Pessimistic.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了姜和他的团队研究的新电池的优点和不足，以及发展前景。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第三段中““Batteries store renewable energy for when it’s needed, not just when it’s produced. This is crucial for getting the most out of wind and solar power,” Jiang said. “Energy generation and energy consumption is always mismatched. That’s why it’s important to have a device that can store that energy temporarily and release it when it’s needed.” (姜说：“电池在需要的时候储存可再生能源，而不仅仅是在生产的时候。这对充分利用风能和太阳能至关重要。”“能源生产和能源消耗总是不匹配的。这就是为什么拥有一个可以临时存储能量并在需要时释放能量的设备很重要。”)”可知，本段主要谈论了电池很重要，是必不可少的。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第五段中“And they have a low level for electrochemical stability, which means they can blow up.(它们的电化学稳定性很低，这意味着它们会爆炸。)”可知，传统汽车电池有潜在的爆炸风险。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段中“Jimmy Jiang envisions a future where every house is powered by renewable energy stored in batteries. (Jimmy Jiang设想了一个未来，每个房子都由储存在电池中的可再生能源供电。)”，第二段“Jiang and his team at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new battery that could have far-reaching implications for the large-scale (大规模) energy storage needed by wind and solar farms.(姜和他在辛辛那提大学的团队开发了一种新电池，这种电池可能对风能和太阳能发电场所需的大规模储能产生深远影响。)”和最后一段“There is still a long way to go, but we’re advancing toward a dramatic battery transformation in the next decade.(还有很长的路要走，但我们正在朝着未来十年电池的巨大转型迈进。)”可知，姜的新颖的设计，可能会给电池行业带来巨大变革，会重塑电池行业。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段中““There is still a long way to go, but we’re advancing toward a dramatic battery transformation in the next decade. I’m confident about that. There is a lot of intense research going into pushing the boundaries of battery performance,” Jiang said.(“我们还有很长的路要走，但我们正朝着未来十年电池的巨大转型迈进。我对此很有信心。有很多深入的研究正在推动电池性能的极限，”姜说。)”可知，姜对于这种电池的前景很有信心，他是积极乐观的。故选C。
D
Imagine being an Olympic racer. Before stepping onto the track, you have to decide which pair of shoes to wear: One made from sustainable materials or a traditionally built model If you’re like most people, you’d opt for the non-sustainable version. Consumer behavior research indicates sustainable products are often assumed to be weaker, less durable and perform worse than non-sustainable ones.
But are there instances in which sustainability is not a liability To investigate this, researchers conducted a series of studies. They theorized that under some circumstances, sustainability may provide a halo effect, meaning that being perceived as sustainable also leads consumers to assume other positive characteristics about them as well.
In the first study, 595 participants were asked to make judgments about several household products like washing powder. The results suggest one’s values do play a role: People with higher environmental values viewed sustainable products as also being higher-performing, thus lending support for the halo effect theory.
The second experiment looked specifically at the effect of messaging, testing to see whether focusing the sustainability claims on the company, as opposed to the product, would be more effective in driving participants’ belief in product performance. 270 participants were asked. The results suggest that associating sustainability with the company has a much larger impact than messaging about product sustainability.
Study 3 sought to further expand these mechanisms by examining the influence of societal impact. 148 participants who saw various advertisements for products either described as having a “sustainable benefit” or “societal benefit” were more likely to see the products as being of higher performance if they were presented as positively impacting society, above and beyond merely being sustainable, supporting the idea that the halo effect is driven by the belief of the company as a moral agent engaged in socially beneficial behavior.
Contrary to previous thinking, this research illustrates that sustainability claims can produce positive belief about product performance in the above conditions. Like the track star, consumers often feel sustainability and performance exclude each other. When the brand (品牌) presents it just the right way, there doesn’t need to be a trade-off. These can be one and the same.
12. What does the underlined word “liability” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Priority. B. Secret. C. Drag. D. Target.
13. Product sustainability produces a positive halo effect when sustainability claims
A. highlight the product B. are aimed to generate profits
C. contrast with consumers’ values D. are made about the company itself
14. On what basis did the researchers reach the study outcome
A. Previous experience. B. Sales statistics.
C. Respondents’ opinions. D. Social phenomenon.
15. Which is the best title for the text
A. How Green Products Benefit Consumers
B. How Consumers View Company Culture
C. How Sustainability Claims Impact Product Quality
D. How Psychology Helps the Belief in Green Products
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了可持续发展可能会产生光环效应，可持续发展也会导致消费者对他们产生其他积极的看法。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章第一段中“Consumer behavior research indicates sustainable products are often assumed to be weaker, less durable and perform worse than non-sustainable ones. (消费者行为研究表明，可持续产品通常被认为比不可持续产品更弱、更不耐用、性能更差。)”和第二段中“ To investigate this, researchers conducted a series of studies. They theorized that under some circumstances, sustainability may provide a halo effect, meaning that being perceived as sustainable also leads consumers to assume other positive characteristics about them as well. (为了对此进行调查，研究人员进行了一系列研究。他们认为，在某些情况下，可持续性可能会产生光环效应，这意味着被视为可持续性也会导致消费者对其产生其他积极特征。)”可知，通常人们认为可持续产品比不可持续产品更弱、更不耐用、性能更差，因此消费者不喜欢购买，但是研究表明可持续性可能会产生光环效应，不会是构成消费者不买的阻力。A. Priority优先事项；B. Secret秘密；C. Drag阻力；D. Target目标。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段“In the first study, 595 participants were asked to make judgments about several household products like washing powder. The results suggest one’s values do play a role: People with higher environmental values viewed sustainable products as also being higher-performing, thus lending support for the halo effect theory. (第二个实验专门研究了信息传递的效果，测试了将可持续性声明的重点放在公司而不是产品上，是否能更有效地推动参与者对产品性能的信心。270名参与者接受了调查。结果表明，将可持续性与公司联系起来比传递产品可持续性的信息有更大的影响。)”可知，当对公司本身提出可持续性声明时，产品可持续性会产生积极的光环效应。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段中“In the first study, 595 participants were asked to make judgments about several household products like washing powder. (在第一项研究中，595名参与者被要求对洗衣粉等几种家用产品做出判断。)”和第四段中“270 participants were asked. (270名参与者接受了调查。)”可知，研究人员是根据受访者的意见得出研究结果的。故选C。
【15题详解】
标题判断题。由文章最后一段中“Contrary to previous thinking, this research illustrates that sustainability claims can produce positive belief about product performance in the above conditions. (与之前的想法相反，本研究表明，在上述条件下，可持续发展主张可以产生对产品性能的积极信念。)”可知，本文主要讲述可持续性声明如何影响产品质量。故选C。
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。
Your neighbors are probably the first line of defense in case of any problematic situation. ____16____ It gives you an assurance that you have people close by looking out for you. Here are easily applicable tips on creating stronger neighbor relationships.
The first step is introducing yourself when you move to a new neighborhood or when a newcomer moves in. Leave them a note under their door to introduce yourself. ____17____ It doesn’t have to cost you a fortune and opting for a potted plant or baked biscuits will do. These actions present excellent opportunities to connect with them.
Be respectful of your neighbors. It’s in poor taste to have regular insensitive parties at your place causing disturbances. Before your party, it’s good practice to notify your neighbors. Besides, avoid chatting them up for hours on end, which may be inconvenient, especially if you don’t know their schedules. ____18____ When you borrow anything, return it in due time. If you accidentally break their things, replace them without being asked to.
____19____ You could offer to babysit your neighbors’ kids, help with snow removals or even keep an eye on their home when they’re away. Such acts of reaching out to your neighbors make for stronger relationships.
As Emma Sepp l put it, “social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop (圈) of social, emotional and physical well-being.” It feels so easy to just stay home without having to engage with your neighbors but connecting with them is worth the effort. ____20____
A. Remember every small gesture counts.
B. A crisis is a test of communication skills.
C. It can actually boost your mood in the long run.
D. Slipping it in their mailbox further solidifies friendship.
E. It’s essential to ensure you maintain decent relationships with them.
F. Alternatively, you can give them a gift while making yourself known to them.
G. Only by establishing healthy boundaries will you achieve peaceful coexistence.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. G 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何与邻居搞好关系。
【16题详解】
由上文“Your neighbors are probably the first line of defense in case of any problematic situation. (万一出现问题，你的邻居可能是第一道防线。)”可知，下面要说跟“邻里关系很重要”有关的话题。故E选项“It’s essential to ensure you maintain decent relationships with them. (确保你与他们保持良好的关系是至关重要的。)”能承接上文。E项中的“them”与空前的“Your neighbors”相对应。故选E。
【17题详解】
由下文“It doesn’t have to cost you a fortune and opting for a potted plant or baked biscuits will do. (不用花很多钱，选择盆栽或烤饼干就可以了。)”可知，上面要说“给人的礼物”有关的话题。故F选项“Alternatively, you can give them a gift while making yourself known to them. (或者，你可以给他们一份礼物，同时让他们知道你自己。)”能引起下文，符合题意。F项中的“a gift”与空后的“It ”相对应。故选F。
【18题详解】
由上文“Be respectful of your neighbors. It’s in poor taste to have regular insensitive parties at your place causing disturbances. Before your party, it’s good practice to notify your neighbors. Besides, avoid chatting them up for hours on end, which may be inconvenient, especially if you don’t know their schedules. (尊重你的邻居。经常在你的住处举行麻木不化的聚会，引起骚乱，是很没品味的。在你的聚会之前，通知你的邻居是一个好习惯。此外，避免连续几个小时和他们聊天，这可能会很不方便，尤其是如果你不知道他们的日程安排。)”和后文“When you borrow anything, return it in due time. If you accidentally break their things, replace them without being asked to.(当你借任何东西时，要及时归还。如果你不小心弄坏了他们的东西，不要被要求更换。)”可知，这些都是和邻居建立健康的边界的好处。故G选项“Only by establishing healthy boundaries will you achieve peaceful coexistence. (只有建立健康的边界，你才能实现和平共处。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选G。
【19题详解】
由后文“You could offer to babysit your neighbors’ kids, help with snow removals or even keep an eye on their home when they’re away. Such acts of reaching out to your neighbors make for stronger relationships.(你可以帮忙照看邻居的孩子，帮他们扫雪，甚至在他们不在的时候帮他们照看一下房子。这种向邻居伸出援手的行为可以建立更牢固的关系。)”可知，这些善意的举动有助于搞好邻里关系。故A选项“Remember every small gesture counts. (记住，每一个小举动都很重要。)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选A。
【20题详解】
由上文“As Emma Sepp l put it, “social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop (圈) of social, emotional and physical well-being.” It feels so easy to just stay home without having to engage with your neighbors but connecting with them is worth the effort. (正如艾玛Sepp l 所说，“社会联系产生了社会、情感和身体健康的积极反馈循环。”呆在家里感觉很容易，不需要和邻居联系，但和他们联系是值得的。)”可知，和邻居相处的好，会产生社会、情感和身体健康的积极反馈循环。故C选项“It can actually boost your mood in the long run. (从长远来看，它实际上可以提升你的情绪。)”能承承接上文，符合题意。C项中的“boost your mood”与空前的“a positive feedback”相对应。故选C。
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。
White dressed up as Captain America for the annual Anti-Bullying (反霸凌) Superhero Day. But when spotting ____21____ one afternoon, he couldn’t ____22____ any superpowers.
It was rush hour. White was ____23____ home when he noticed a pickup on the opposite side of the two-way street. It was hard to ____24____, for it was crashing into the curb (马路牙子) before course-correcting, only to hit it again. As the car drew closer, White got a good look at the ____25____: The driver appeared to be asleep. He had to ____26____ that vehicle.
____27____, White made a U-turn, facing in the same direction as the pickup, but there were four cars ____28____ them. White pressed his horn, hoping the cars in front would move aside. They didn’t. Trapped, White pulled his car over. He ____29____ up the sidewalk, cut into the road and ran around to the driver’s side. White ____30____ the frame (框) of the open window, his legs moving in step with the pickup, and with a mighty ____31____, jumped in.
DeAngelis, the man behind the ____32____, had unexpectedly faced dangerously low blood sugar, and just come to. He was ____33____ by the odd sight of a stranger lying across his stomach. White immediately brought the pickup to a stop. DeAngelis was rushed to a hospital, where it was determined that had his blood sugar gone lower, his life could have been endangered.
White ____34____ a superhero, but his quick thinking and daring ____35____ made him a real-life hero.
21. A. barrier B. unfairness C. violence D. trouble
22. A. give way to B. fall back on C. get around D. forget about
23. A. cycling B. running C. driving D. walking
24. A. locate B. miss C. search D. contact
25. A. outcome B. tendency C. process D. problem
26. A. stop B. move C. report D. disable
27. A. Mistakenly B. Sincerely C. Decidedly D. Hesitantly
28. A. following B. separating C. threatening D. approaching
29. A. waved B. escaped C. wandered D. raced
30. A. struck B. measured C. grabbed D. broke
31. A. bug B. lift C. blow D. kick
32. A. scene B. pickup C. wheel D. seat
33. A. shocked B. ashamed C. discouraged D. amused
34. A. protected B. encountered C. created D. played
35. A. rescue B. visit C. guidance D. comment
【答案】21 D 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了怀特救人的过程。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但有一天下午，当他发现有麻烦时，他不能求助于任何超能力。A. barrier屏障；B. unfairness不公平；C. violence暴力；D. trouble麻烦。根据后文的“The driver appeared to be asleep. He had to 6 that vehicle.”可知，那位司机情况危险，有麻烦，怀特想去帮助他。故选D项。
22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：但有一天下午，当他发现有麻烦时，他不能求助于任何超能力。A. give way to让位于；B. fall back on求助于；C. get around绕过；D. forget about忘掉。根据后文的“any superpowers”可知，怀特在现实生活不能求助于超能力。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：怀特正开车回家，这时候注意到在双行道的对面有一辆小货车。A. cycling骑自行车；B. running运行；C. driving驱动；D. walking行走。根据后文的“Trapped, White pulled his car over. ”可知，怀特停下自己的车，故他是开车回家的。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这很难看不见，因为它在调整路线之前撞到了路边，结果再次撞上了它。A. locate定位；B. miss未看见；C. search搜索；D. contact联系。根据前文的“when he noticed a pickup on the opposite side of the two-way street.”和后文“for it was crashing into the curb (马路牙子) before course-correcting, only to hit it again.”可知，这辆车两次撞到路边，很难不去注意它。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当汽车越来越近时，怀特很清楚地看到了问题：司机似乎睡着了。A. outcome结果；B. tendency倾向；C. process过程；D. problem问题。根据下文的“The driver appeared to be asleep.”可知，那辆车出现了问题，司机似乎睡着了。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他不得不拦停那辆车。A. stop停止；B. move移动；C. report报告；D. disable使残废。根据前文的“The driver appeared to be asleep.”可知，司机似乎睡着了，所以他必须去拦停那辆车。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：怀特果断地掉头，面对皮卡车的同一个方向，但有四辆车把他们隔开了。A. Mistakenly错误；B. Sincerely真诚的；C. Decidedly果断地；D. Hesitantly犹豫不决。根据前文的“The driver appeared to be asleep. He had to 6 that vehicle.”可知，那位司机情况危险，怀特果断决定去帮助他。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：怀特果断地掉头，面向皮卡车的同一个方向，但有四辆车把他们隔开了。A. following跟随；B. separating分离；C. threatening威胁；D.. approaching接近。根据下文的“hoping the cars in front would move aside”可知，怀特按了按喇叭，希望前面的汽车能靠边站，故可推测怀特的车和那辆车之间有车把他们分开了。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他快速跑上人行道，冲进马路，绕到驾驶座旁边。A. waved挥手；B. escaped逃逸；C. wandered偏离(正道)；D. raced疾走；全速行进。根据前文“White pulled his car over”和后文的“ cut into the road and ran around to the driver’s side”可知，怀特停下车，下车跑上人行道，跑向事故车辆的驾驶座旁边。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：怀特抓住开着的窗框，他的腿与他的抓取步调一致，有力地抬起，跳了进去。A. struck击中；B. measured测量；C. grabbed 抓住；D. broke打破。根据后文的“the frame (框) of the open window”和“jumped in”可知，怀特抓住了开着的窗框，抬腿跳进车里。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：怀特抓住开着的窗框，他的腿与他的抓取步调一致，有力地抬起，跳了进去。A. bug错误；B. lift升力；C. blow吹；D. kick踢。根据后文的“jumped in”可知，有力地抬起腿。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：迪安吉利斯，开车的男人，出乎意料地面临着危险的低血糖，才醒过来。A. scene场景；B. pickup 皮卡货车；C. wheel车轮；D. seat座位。根据前文内容和下文的“He was 　　13　　 by the odd sight of a stranger lying across his stomach.”可知，这个人是开车的司机，behind the wheel“在驾驶中”。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到一个陌生人横跨在他的肚子上，他吓了一跳。A. shocked震惊；B. ashamed羞愧的；C. discouraged气馁的；D. amused好笑的。根据后文的“by the odd sight of a stranger lying across his stomach”可知，看到这个场景，他吓了一跳。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：怀特扮演的是超级英雄，但他敏捷的思维和大胆的救援使他成为了现实生活中的英雄。A. protected保护；B. encountered遇到；C. created创造；D. played扮演。根据前文的“White dressed up as Captain America for the annual Anti-Bullying (反霸凌) Superhero Day. ”可知，怀特扮演的是超级英雄。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：怀特扮演的是超级英雄，但他敏捷的思维和大胆的救援使他成为了现实生活中的英雄。A. rescue抢救；B. visit访问；C. guidance指导；D. comment议论。根据前文的“White 10 the frame (框) of the open window, his legs moving in step with the pickup, and with a mighty11, jumped in.”可知，此处说的是他对于这位司机的救助。故选A项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The craft of Shao Lujie, a 28-year-old Chinese craftsman from Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, is known ____36____ quilling — a form of art that involves the use of paper strips (纸条) that are rolled, shaped and glued together to form complex designs.
Shao’s works mainly feature flowers and other plants. He created multiple works for the 19th Asian Games, featuring the event’s three mascots (吉祥物) and logo. In the past few years, Shao ____37____ (develop) cultural and creative products with local characteristics. His another ____38____ (improve) is that techniques and equipment have been simplified, making it easier for people to try.
Since childhood, Shao has enjoyed painting and handicrafts. ____39____ (finish) the learning of quilling in 2016 from a master of the art, Shao began to devote himself ____40____ (entire) to the craft. Later, by imitating the works of his instructors, he learned how ____41____ (integrate) new methods into his own works, combining this paper art handicraft with painting and different design elements.
In an age ____42____ AI-generated art works are entering the art market, Shao still sticks to this ancient craft. Every step — weaving, cutting, rubbing, folding, and pressing — ____43____ (do) by hand.
To get youngsters interested in the craft, Shao has gone online, sharing articles ____44____ (write) by himself and posting pictures of his latest works. Shao is considering ____45____ (open) an exhibition hall so that more people can learn about this craft and, ideally, pass it down, to future generations.
【答案】36. as 37. has developed
38. improvement
39. Finishing
40. entirely
41. to integrate
42. when 43. is done
44. written
45. opening
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了邵鲁杰和他的“卷纬”手艺。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：28岁的邵鲁杰是来自浙江金华的一名工匠，他的手艺被称为“卷纬”——这是一种将纸条卷起来、成型、粘合在一起形成复杂图案的艺术形式。be known as意为“以……著称”，为固定短语。故填as。
【37题详解】
考查时态。句意：在过去几年里，邵开发了具有地方特色的文化创意产品。根据空前的In the past few years可知，本句使用现在完成时，且主语Shao和动词develop“开发”为主动关系，故填has developed，构成现在完成时。故填has developed。
【38题详解】
考查名词。句意：他的另一个改进是简化了技术和设备，使人们更容易尝试。根据空前的 His another可知，此处使用名词improvement“改进”，结合空后的is可知，应用名词单数形式improvement，作主语。故填improvement。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：2016年，邵从一位艺术大师那里完成了卷纬学习，他开始全身心地投入到这项技艺中。分析句子结构可知，began为句子谓语，故本空为非谓语，且主语Shao和finish“完成”为主动关系，故此处使用现在分词Finishing，作状语。故填Finishing。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：2016年，邵从一位艺术大师那里完成了卷纬的学习，他开始全身心地投入到这项技艺中。分析句子结构可知，此处使用副词entirely“全部地”，作状语，修饰动词devote。故填entirely。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：后来，通过模仿导师的作品，他学会了如何将新的方法融入到自己的作品中，将这种纸艺工艺品与绘画和不同的设计元素结合起来。“特殊疑问词+不定式”相当于名词，可作主语、宾语、表语。故特殊疑问词how后填to integrate，作learned的宾语。故填to integrate。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在人工智能艺术作品进入艺术市场的时代，邵依然坚守着这门古老的手艺。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词age，且从句缺少时间状语，故此处使用引导词when，引导定语从句。故填when。
【43题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：在人工智能艺术作品进入艺术市场的时代，邵依然坚守着这门古老的手艺。织、剪、揉、折、压，每一步都是手工完成的。结合句意可知本句陈述客观事实用一般现在时，且主语Every step与动词do“做”为被动关系，故用is done，构成一般现在时的被动语态。故填is done。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：为了让年轻人对这门手艺感兴趣，邵在网上分享了他自己写的文章，并上传了他最新作品的照片。分析句子结构可知，has gone为句子谓语，故本空为非谓语，且articles和write“写”为被动关系，故此处使用过去分词written，作定语，修饰名词articles。故填written。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：邵正在考虑开设一个展览馆，让更多的人了解这种工艺，最好能把它传给后代。consider“考虑”，后可接动名词作宾语。open意为“开设”，故填动名词opening，作considering的宾语。故填opening。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 上周你班开展了“五育之星”—美德、学习、体育、艺术、劳动之星的评选活动。请你以“Star of ______”为题，为班级英语角写篇短文，介绍其中一位同学李好，内容包括：
1. 他/她被推选为“……之星”的原因；
2. 号召大家向他/她学习。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请将题目补充完整，并按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Star of ______
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 Star of Five education
Last week our class carried out the “Star of Five education” - virtue, learning, sports, art, labor star selection activities. There is no doubt that Li Yu, our classmate, deserves the title. She is good at art and sports. And usually, she also helps us to clean the classroom. What’s more, it is she that usually helps us both in study and in our life.
We hope that everyone will learn from her. And I have the confidence that all the students will be stars in the future.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就班内正举办主题为“____之星”的评选活动写一篇短文，介绍其中一位同学李好。
【详解】1.词汇积累
开展：carry out→ launch
擅长：be good at→do well in
此外：what's more→furthermore
帮助：help→assist
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：We hope that everyone will learn from her.
拓展句：It is hoped that everyone will learn from her.
【点睛】【高分句型1】What’s more, it is she that usually helps us both in study and in our life.（运用了it is...that强调句型）
【高分句型2】 And I have the confidence that all the students will be stars in the future.（运用了that引导的同位语从句）
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。
In a house far from the city lived John and his mother. John’s only hobby was wandering in the nearby picturesque forest. In its center was a shiny clear lake with schools of fish dancing in it. Lovely animals such as deer or rabbits were playing around and cute birds were singing in trees. Fascinated by the beauty and liveliness of nature, he desired to become a great artist and present all the breath-taking scenes to the world.
John studied in the local primary school. Life was not easy for John and his mom after his father died. Knowing what hard work his mother did to make ends meet, John really didn’t want his mother to worry. His mother knew the significance of education in life but she was against his dream of becoming an artist. “The profession of artist can’t aid a person in meeting his daily expenses,” she would say. But as each day passed, John’s dream became more passionate.
Due to the living circumstances, even buying some new colors would be a luxury. John only used the worn drawing file and limited colors for his daily practice. Though lacking fine painting materials, he never gave up drawing. He spent a significant amount of time staying in the forest, secretly perfecting his craft. With continuous hard work and a distinct gift for art, he drew beautifully.
One day John read about a competition being held in the town, whose deadline was only two days away. He got the perfect opportunity to fulfill his desire but he was in a dilemma (两难境地) as for the competition he needed special paints and some brushes. He didn’t have the courage to ask his mother for money as he knew her prejudice against art.
That evening his mom returned from work and handed him a few paper notes, saying, “This is for your lunch at school next month.” The money was enough for his desired materials! John’s face lit up.
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。
Early the next morning, John secretly left home with the money.
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A week later, a phone call came to John’s home.
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【答案】 Early the next morning, John secretly left home with the money. Hastily, he bought paper and pens for painting, and then dashed to the completion. After signing up for it, he was given the task. It was his time. He was deeply absorbed in his work, forgetting everything around him. After finishing his task, he went home, with birds singing for him. Every day, he looked forward to the result happily and anxiously, though he felt hungry. It seemed that the time stopped.
A week later, a phone call came to John’s home. Hearing what the man said, his mother felt puzzled, not knowing how his son had done it, because she knew it needed money. As soon as John arrived home, his mother told him the news, and waited for his explanation. Knowing the truth, her eyes welled up with tears. Hugging her son tightly, she apologized to him. But he was happy, not only because he had got the perfect opportunity to fulfill his desire, but also he was awarded a lot of money because of his work.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以人物为线索展开。 John喜欢画画，但是家里很穷。虽然母亲不支持他画画，但是他还是想尽办法坚持。有一天，他得知镇上正在举行绘画比赛，他很高兴，但是却没有钱买绘画用品。恰好这天妈妈给了他下个月的午餐费。这些钱足够买材料了。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“第二天一早，约翰带着钱偷偷地离开了家。”可知，第一段可以描写约翰离开家后的活动和他的心理活动。
②由第二段句首内容“一周后，一个电话打到了约翰的家。”可知，第二段可以描写约翰妈妈接到电话后的表情和心理活动，妈妈知道真相时的表情、动作和语言，最后升华文章的主旨：坚持会有回报。
2.续写线索：离家—买东西—参赛—回家—得知消息—解释—回报
3.词汇激活
行为类
①猛冲：dash/ dart/ leap
②全神贯注于：be absorbed in/ concentrate on
③期盼：look forward to/long for
情绪类
①高兴的：happily/joyfully/delightedly
②焦急地：anxiously/ nervously/ worriedly
【点睛】【高分句型1】He was deeply absorbed in his work, forgetting everything around him. ( 运用了现在分词forgetting作伴随状语)
【高分句型2】After finishing his task, he went home, with birds singing for him. ( 运用了with复合结构)
【高分句型3】Knowing the truth, her eyes welled up with tears. (运用了现在分词Knowing作原因状语)2023—2024学年度第一学期期中学业水平诊断
高三英语
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，只交答题卡。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers doing
A. Waiting in line to get food. B. Arranging to meet someone. C. Visiting a crowded museum.
2. What do we know about the woman
A. She arrived at the party late. B. She was speaking too loudly. C. She couldn’t hear the man clearly.
3. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Recycle waste. B. Start using buses. C. Do some volunteer work.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Babysitter and child.
5 Which language does the man usually use
A. German. B. English. C. French.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. How are the speakers travelling
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By train.
7. What are the speakers going to do
A. Leave the city. B. See a show. C. Park their car.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What might the man be
A. A student. B. A data analyst. C. A computer scientist.
9. Which field of work does the man believe isn’t threatened
A. Factory work. B. Office work. C. Creative work.
10. What does the woman hope AI will do
A. Make her rich. B. Invent new things. C. Improve ordinary lives.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What does the man like about the coat
A. The size. B. The colors. C. The hidden pockets.
12. Where does the conversation most likely take place
A. At a fashion show. B. In a bedroom. C. In an office.
13. What helps the woman lose weight
A. Doing more housework. B. Watching her diet. C. Swimming regularly.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. How did the man know the ways to build the furniture
A. His uncle taught him. B. He watched some videos. C. He talked with a professional.
15. How long will the current project take in total
A. Ten weeks. B. Eight weeks. C. Two weeks.
16. How will the woman probably feel after finishing the project
A. Relieved. B. Pleased. C. Depressed.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To explain why the flight is delayed.
B. To explain how to find cheap flights.
C. To explain safety instructions on an airplane.
18. Which country is the flight flying to
A. France. B. The UK. C. Glasgow.
19. What is the first rule for the listeners to follow
A. Putting out cigarettes before boarding.
B. Keeping seated as the plane takes off.
C. Wearing their seatbelts on the journey.
20. How long will people get banned from the airline for smoking on an airplane
A. At least one year. B. At least five months. C. At least three months.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
KidsWorldFun Short Story Contest
Calling all young writers from around the world! It’s time to release your creativity and share your incredible stories with us. KidsWorldFun presents the ultimate Short Story Contest, open to young people of all ages.
Two Modes of Entry
● Free Entry: get the chance to win a certificate and have your story published on our website.
● Entry Fee of $10: get the chance to receive a cash prize as well as a certificate and have your story published. Payment links will be sent via email for these entries.
Amazing Prizes Await
First Prize: $100, certificate and publication;
Second Prize: $75, certificate and publication;
Third Prize: $50, certificate and publication.
Highly commented stories will also be published for the world to enjoy.
Contest Categories and Word Limits
To ensure fairness, we have set three categories for writers to choose from and minimum and maximum word limits for each category.
Categories Ages Word Limits
Minimum Maximum
Sub-junior 7-9 300 words 1000 words
Junior 10-12 500 words 1000 words
Senior 13-16 700 words 1000 words
Submission Guidelines
● Include proof of age with your entry (scan or take a photo of your identity card). Entries without proof of age will be disqualified.
● Your story must be original and unpublished.
● Type your story out.
Our judges will evaluate each story based on content, language and writing style. Their decision will be final. For more information, please contact us at enquiry@kidsworldfun.com. We’re here to assist you every step of the way.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and win amazing prizes! Enter the KidsWorldFun Short Story Contest today!
1. What may a free entry second prize winner get
A. A reward of $10. B. A certificate and publication.
C. Prize money and honors. D. $75, certificate and publication.
2. Which of the following meets the entry requirements
A. A handwritten draft. B. A science fiction of 1500 words.
C. An award-winning essay. D. A printout of a 900-word original story.
3. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To promote a reading website. B. To appeal for participation.
C. To explain an application process. D. To teach kids writing principles.
B
For sharks, the Mesoamerican Reef, which stretches over 600 miles, is a busy highway. Sharks use it to find their way and it provides them with food and habitat.
But as with on-land highways, this superhighway can be dangerous. Overfishing, commercial development and illegal practices are endangering the species. “We’re seeing a continued decline in shark populations. Our goal is to turn that round.” says Rachel Graham, founder of Mar Alliance, a non-profit organization focused on conserving sharks.
By monitoring sharks, Mar Alliance can collect important knowledge on the species to help inform conservation and push for political action. But rather than acting in opposition to the local fishing community, MarAlliance enlists their help.
“They are the ones who are on the sea every single day,” says Graham, “and they’re the ones who decide the species’ future.”
MarAlliance employs up to 60 fishermen across its range, mostly on a project basis, training them to collect data, record and release fish. Not only does this provide an alternative income to fishing communities, making them less dependent on natural resources, but it also teaches them about the benefits of a healthy ocean ecosystem and how to fish sustainably.
Among them, Ivan Torres, who used to catch sharks to sell locally as food, has learned how critical they’re to the whole ecosystem, saying he’d never fish sharks any more.
If this attitude change continues to spread throughout fishing communities, Graham has hope for the shark populations. “The primary threat to sharks is unquestionably overfishing,” she says, “By reforming the industry, populations can bounce back.”
In 2020, Belize outlawed the use of gillnets, large panels of netting of trapping large sealife. The ban’s impact is already noticeable with a recorded 10-fold increase in shark populations.
But such regulations need to be copied along the whole superhighway for long-lasting impact, and countries need to find a sustainable balance between fishers and the fished. “We need to find a win-win strategy between fisher livelihoods and shark survival,” Graham emphasizes. “I hope that through education and providing an economic alternative for fishing communities, MarAlliance will help ensure safe passage for sharks along the reef”.
4. Which of the following best describes the Mesoamerican Reef for sharks
A. Romantic but messy. B. Vital but insecure.
C. Adventurous but beautiful. D. Unfamiliar but reliable.
5. What does the underlined “they” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. MarAlliance. B. The fishers.
C. Monitoring authorities. D. The sharks.
6. What contributed to Ivan’s attitude shift apart from education
A. A stricter fishing ban. B. The insurance payout he earned.
C. An offer of extra work. D. The fishing communities’ intervention.
7. What is mainly stressed in the last paragraph
A. Solution to overfishing. B. Difficulties facing MarAlliance.
C. Impact of existing regulations. D. Features of international cooperation.
C
Jimmy Jiang envisions a future where every house is powered by renewable energy stored in batteries.
Jiang and his team at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new battery that could have far-reaching implications for the large-scale (大规模) energy storage needed by wind and solar farms.
“Batteries store renewable energy for when it’s needed, not just when it’s produced. This is crucial for getting the most out of wind and solar power,” Jiang said. “Energy generation and energy consumption is always mismatched. That’s why it’s important to have a device that can store that energy temporarily and release it when it’s needed.”
They described their novel design in the journal Nature Communications.
Traditional car batteries contain a mix of sulfuric acid and water. While they’re inexpensive and made from readily available materials, they have severe drawbacks for industrial or large-scale use. They have a very low energy density (密度), which isn’t suitable for storing sufficient power needed to power a city. And they have a low level for electrochemical stability, which means they can blow up.
Water has a voltage (电压) limit. Once the voltage of such a battery goes beyond the stability window of 1.5 volts, the water can decompose into hydrogen and oxygen, which is explosive.
But Jiang and his students have developed a battery without water that can generate nearly 4 volts of power. Jiang’s novel design does so by removing from a battery the membrane, which is a huge component of upfront costs and accounts for as much as 30% of the cost of the battery. They invented a new type of energy storage material that improves performance at a lower cost. “Membranes are also inefficient. They can’t separate the positive and negative sides completely, so there is always crossover,” he said.
The group has submitted temporary patent applications. “There is still a long way to go, but we’re advancing toward a dramatic battery transformation in the next decade. I’m confident about that. There is a lot of intense research going into pushing the boundaries of battery performance,” Jiang said.
8. What’s mainly talked about in paragraph 3
A. Why batteries are essential. B. How to store renewable energy.
C. Why green energy is needed. D. How to conserve natural resources.
9 What’s the problem with traditional car batteries
A. They’re too pricy. B. They’re made of rare materials.
C They’re slow to charge. D. They have a potential explosion risk.
10. What can we say about Jiang’s novel design
A. It may reshape the battery industry. B. It’s inappropriate for large-scale use.
C. It may help minimize power consumption. D. It’s subject to mature industry standards.
11. What is Jiang’s attitude towards the prospect of the battery
A. Dismissive. B. Uncertain. C. Positive. D. Pessimistic.
D
Imagine being an Olympic racer. Before stepping onto the track, you have to decide which pair of shoes to wear: One made from sustainable materials or a traditionally built model If you’re like most people, you’d opt for the non-sustainable version. Consumer behavior research indicates sustainable products are often assumed to be weaker, less durable and perform worse than non-sustainable ones.
But are there instances in which sustainability is not a liability To investigate this, researchers conducted a series of studies. They theorized that under some circumstances, sustainability may provide a halo effect, meaning that being perceived as sustainable also leads consumers to assume other positive characteristics about them as well.
In the first study, 595 participants were asked to make judgments about several household products like washing powder. The results suggest one’s values do play a role: People with higher environmental values viewed sustainable products as also being higher-performing, thus lending support for the halo effect theory.
The second experiment looked specifically at the effect of messaging, testing to see whether focusing the sustainability claims on the company, as opposed to the product, would be more effective in driving participants’ belief in product performance. 270 participants were asked. The results suggest that associating sustainability with the company has a much larger impact than messaging about product sustainability.
Study 3 sought to further expand these mechanisms by examining the influence of societal impact. 148 participants who saw various advertisements for products either described as having a “sustainable benefit” or “societal benefit” were more likely to see the products as being of higher performance if they were presented as positively impacting society, above and beyond merely being sustainable, supporting the idea that the halo effect is driven by the belief of the company as a moral agent engaged in socially beneficial behavior.
Contrary to previous thinking, this research illustrates that sustainability claims can produce positive belief about product performance in the above conditions. Like the track star, consumers often feel sustainability and performance exclude each other. When the brand (品牌) presents it just the right way, there doesn’t need to be a trade-off. These can be one and the same.
12. What does the underlined word “liability” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Priority. B. Secret. C. Drag. D. Target.
13 Product sustainability produces a positive halo effect when sustainability claims
A. highlight the product B. are aimed to generate profits
C. contrast with consumers’ values D. are made about the company itself
14. On what basis did the researchers reach the study outcome
A. Previous experience. B. Sales statistics.
C. Respondents’ opinions. D. Social phenomenon.
15. Which is the best title for the text
A. How Green Products Benefit Consumers
B. How Consumers View Company Culture
C. How Sustainability Claims Impact Product Quality
D. How Psychology Helps the Belief in Green Products
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。
Your neighbors are probably the first line of defense in case of any problematic situation. ____16____ It gives you an assurance that you have people close by looking out for you. Here are easily applicable tips on creating stronger neighbor relationships.
The first step is introducing yourself when you move to a new neighborhood or when a newcomer moves in. Leave them a note under their door to introduce yourself. ____17____ It doesn’t have to cost you a fortune and opting for a potted plant or baked biscuits will do. These actions present excellent opportunities to connect with them.
Be respectful of your neighbors. It’s in poor taste to have regular insensitive parties at your place causing disturbances. Before your party, it’s good practice to notify your neighbors. Besides, avoid chatting them up for hours on end, which may be inconvenient, especially if you don’t know their schedules. ____18____ When you borrow anything, return it in due time. If you accidentally break their things, replace them without being asked to.
____19____ You could offer to babysit your neighbors’ kids, help with snow removals or even keep an eye on their home when they’re away. Such acts of reaching out to your neighbors make for stronger relationships.
As Emma Sepp l put it, “social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop (圈) of social, emotional and physical well-being.” It feels so easy to just stay home without having to engage with your neighbors but connecting with them is worth the effort. ____20____
A. Remember every small gesture counts.
B. A crisis is a test of communication skills.
C. It can actually boost your mood in the long run.
D. Slipping it in their mailbox further solidifies friendship.
E. It’s essential to ensure you maintain decent relationships with them.
F. Alternatively, you can give them a gift while making yourself known to them.
G. Only by establishing healthy boundaries will you achieve peaceful coexistence.
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。
White dressed up as Captain America for the annual Anti-Bullying (反霸凌) Superhero Day. But when spotting ____21____ one afternoon, he couldn’t ____22____ any superpowers.
It was rush hour. White was ____23____ home when he noticed a pickup on the opposite side of the two-way street. It was hard to ____24____, for it was crashing into the curb (马路牙子) before course-correcting, only to hit it again. As the car drew closer, White got a good look at the ____25____: The driver appeared to be asleep. He had to ____26____ that vehicle.
____27____, White made a U-turn, facing in the same direction as the pickup, but there were four cars ____28____ them. White pressed his horn, hoping the cars in front would move aside. They didn’t. Trapped, White pulled his car over. He ____29____ up the sidewalk, cut into the road and ran around to the driver’s side. White ____30____ the frame (框) of the open window, his legs moving in step with the pickup, and with a mighty ____31____, jumped in.
DeAngelis, the man behind the ____32____, had unexpectedly faced dangerously low blood sugar, and just come to. He was ____33____ by the odd sight of a stranger lying across his stomach. White immediately brought the pickup to a stop. DeAngelis was rushed to a hospital, where it was determined that had his blood sugar gone lower, his life could have been endangered.
White ____34____ a superhero, but his quick thinking and daring ____35____ made him a real-life hero.
21 A. barrier B. unfairness C. violence D. trouble
22. A. give way to B. fall back on C. get around D. forget about
23. A. cycling B. running C. driving D. walking
24. A. locate B. miss C. search D. contact
25. A. outcome B. tendency C. process D. problem
26. A. stop B. move C. report D. disable
27. A. Mistakenly B. Sincerely C. Decidedly D. Hesitantly
28. A. following B. separating C. threatening D. approaching
29. A. waved B. escaped C. wandered D. raced
30. A. struck B. measured C. grabbed D. broke
31. A. bug B. lift C. blow D. kick
32. A. scene B. pickup C. wheel D. seat
33. A. shocked B. ashamed C. discouraged D. amused
34. A. protected B. encountered C. created D. played
35. A. rescue B. visit C. guidance D. comment
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。
The craft of Shao Lujie, a 28-year-old Chinese craftsman from Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, is known ____36____ quilling — a form of art that involves the use of paper strips (纸条) that are rolled, shaped and glued together to form complex designs.
Shao’s works mainly feature flowers and other plants. He created multiple works for the 19th Asian Games, featuring the event’s three mascots (吉祥物) and logo. In the past few years, Shao ____37____ (develop) cultural and creative products with local characteristics. His another ____38____ (improve) is that techniques and equipment have been simplified, making it easier for people to try.
Since childhood, Shao has enjoyed painting and handicrafts. ____39____ (finish) the learning of quilling in 2016 from a master of the art, Shao began to devote himself ____40____ (entire) to the craft. Later, by imitating the works of his instructors, he learned how ____41____ (integrate) new methods into his own works, combining this paper art handicraft with painting and different design elements.
In an age ____42____ AI-generated art works are entering the art market, Shao still sticks to this ancient craft. Every step — weaving, cutting, rubbing, folding, and pressing — ____43____ (do) by hand.
To get youngsters interested in the craft, Shao has gone online, sharing articles ____44____ (write) by himself and posting pictures of his latest works. Shao is considering ____45____ (open) an exhibition hall so that more people can learn about this craft and, ideally, pass it down, to future generations.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 上周你班开展了“五育之星”—美德、学习、体育、艺术、劳动之星的评选活动。请你以“Star of ______”为题，为班级英语角写篇短文，介绍其中一位同学李好，内容包括：
1. 他/她被推选为“……之星”的原因；
2. 号召大家向他/她学习。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请将题目补充完整，并按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Star of ______
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a house far from the city lived John and his mother. John’s only hobby was wandering in the nearby picturesque forest. In its center was a shiny clear lake with schools of fish dancing in it. Lovely animals such as deer or rabbits were playing around and cute birds were singing in trees. Fascinated by the beauty and liveliness of nature, he desired to become a great artist and present all the breath-taking scenes to the world.
John studied in the local primary school. Life was not easy for John and his mom after his father died. Knowing what hard work his mother did to make ends meet, John really didn’t want his mother to worry. His mother knew the significance of education in life but she was against his dream of becoming an artist. “The profession of artist can’t aid a person in meeting his daily expenses,” she would say. But as each day passed, John’s dream became more passionate.
Due to the living circumstances, even buying some new colors would be a luxury. John only used the worn drawing file and limited colors for his daily practice. Though lacking fine painting materials, he never gave up drawing. He spent a significant amount of time staying in the forest, secretly perfecting his craft. With continuous hard work and a distinct gift for art, he drew beautifully.
One day John read about a competition being held in the town, whose deadline was only two days away. He got the perfect opportunity to fulfill his desire but he was in a dilemma (两难境地) as for the competition he needed special paints and some brushes. He didn’t have the courage to ask his mother for money as he knew her prejudice against art.
That evening his mom returned from work and handed him a few paper notes, saying, “This is for your lunch at school next month.” The money was enough for his desired materials! John’s face lit up.
注意：
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Early the next morning, John secretly left home with the money.
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A week later, a phone call came to John’s home.
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