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英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1~5 CABCB 6~10 CABCB 11~15 BABCA 16~20 BCACA
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）
21~25 CBBAD 26~30 DABDA 31~35 CCDAB
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36~40 ACFGD
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）
41~45 CABAD 46~50 DBACB 51~55 CBADC
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．have been burning/have burned（burnt） 57．heating 58．with 59．pursuit
60．was traded 61．it 62．who 63．practical 64．attached 65．a
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
【参考范文】
Dear Mr. Smith，
I’m Li Hua，an exchange student from China．I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer in the Exhibition of Chinese Culture to be held next month.
Not only do I have a good command of English，but I’m also expert at communicating with people．More importantly，I am more than confident that my comprehensive understanding of Chinese culture is bound to leave a deep impression on the visitors．Additionally，my abundant experience of being a guide and a volunteer in the museum ensures my competence for the position.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into account. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
【参考范文】
But，like most people，we underestimated the situation．Back in Sydney，it soon became clear we wouldn’t be able to travel overseas for some time．The whole family missed Pip terribly，but flights to Australia were slim，let alone the willingness to take a dog．Luckily，we finally found a woman named Melissa，who ran a dog rescue centre．She was willing to fly Pip across several countries to embrace us．After four flights and ten days in quarantine，then came the day when we went to take her home．Excited as we were，a wave of tension and anxiety flooded in us，as we were worried Pip would forget us．
So，on the way to the airport，we stopped at Ikea and bought some hot dogs to be sure she’d come to us．We needn’t have bothered because as soon as Pip spotted us，she ran straight to us with excitement．So thrilled was Pip that she kept running around us，barking and wagging her tail cheerfully．Tears of joy welled up in our eyes：after five months，we had our little girl back! We’ve since sold our boat and don’t plan on travelling again for some time．While it is a great experience to see the world，nothing beats being at home with our family.
【解析】
第二部分 阅读
第一节
A
主题语境：人与社会——度假村
【语篇导读】本文是应用文。介绍了U.S. News网站挑选出的几个全包度假村。
21．C 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“The price covers all of the bases at this five-star establishment：meals and drinks，free Wi-Fi connectivity，10 pools，a children’s program，a FIFA regulation soccer field，live evening entertainment，tennis，parking and a fitness center.”可知，入住Iberostar Selection Cancún，可享受餐饮、Wi-Fi连接、游泳池、儿童项目等诸多免费项目，故选C。
22．B 细节理解题。根据第三段第三句“Accommodations are decorated in neutral colors with pops of sea foam green，offering free Wi-Fi，bathrobes，a minibar，and towels for the pool and beach；some rooms even have swim-up access.”可知，在多米尼加共和国的Catalonia Royal La Romana度假村，游客可直接游到房间，故选B。
23．B 推理判断题。根据第四段第三句“This resort also boasts three interconnected swimming pools；for something livelier，enjoy an array of aquatic sports such as kayaking，snorkeling and catamaran sailing.”和最后一段第三句“Activities include hits like kayaking and beach volleyball，as well as some more unique options like a coffee class and palm weaving.”可知，在这两个度假村，游客都可以享受一些水上运动项目，故选B。
B
主题语境：人与自然——野生动物
【语篇导读】本文是新闻报道。报道了加州一只野生海獭“霸凌”冲浪者的事件。
24．A 词义猜测题。根据第二段第一、二句“Videos across social media show the otter hoisting herself out of the ocean and onto boards while surfers sit back in awe．At times she’s chewed on the boards or forced surfers to surrender their boards.”可知，这只海獭会跃出水面到冲浪板上，强迫冲浪者们让出冲浪板，故选A。
25．D 细节理解题。根据第二段第四句“‘While there have been no confirmed reports of injury，due to the highly unusual behavior of this otter，surfers and others recreating in the area should not approach the otter or encourage the otter’s interactions，’the USFWS said in a statement.”可知，根据USFWS的建议，冲浪者不应该接近海獭，故选D。
26．D 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“Unfortunately once the otter is caught，Monterey Bay Aquarium spokesperson Kevin Connor told NPR，she won’t be able to return to the wild.”和最后一段最后一句“Once caught，she will be taken to the aquarium for an exam before being moved into her forever home at the USFWS-approved location.”可知，Kevin Connor提到一旦抓到这只海獭，就不会将其放归大自然了，它会被送往专门的区域，故选D。
27．A 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段可知，一只野生海獭经常骚扰和欺负在附近海域冲浪的人们，故选A。
C
主题语境：人与自我——运动健康
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。研究表明，只在周末锻炼的人们和分散锻炼的人们心血管受益程度是相似的。
28．B 名词指代题。根据第一段的内容可知，一项研究对只在周末锻炼的人群和周内分散锻炼的人群进行了研究，只在周末锻炼的人被称为“weekend warriors”，故选B。
29．D 推理判断题。根据第二段的内容可知，哪怕一周只集中在一两天进行锻炼，对心血管也是同样有益的，故选D。
30．A 推理判断题。第五段第一句“The team led by Dr. Shaan Khurshid，a cardiologist，found that both concentrated and spread-out exercise were associated with lower cardiovascular risks compared with inactivity.”是本段的主题句，段落中的数据均可佐证Dr. Shaan Khurshid团队的研究成果，故选A。
31．C 观点态度题。根据最后一段第二句“‘Our results may also motivate future studies of physical activities interventions delivered in a concentrated fashion，which may be more practical and efficient，’said Ellinor.”可知，Ellinor对现在的研究结果充满希望，期待能助力于将来的研究，故选C。
D
主题语境：人与自我——科学研究
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。研究表明，熟睡状态中大脑依旧可以感知和回应周围的声音。
32．C 细节理解题。根据第一段第一、二句“A soundly sleeping brain monitors its surroundings．It also can respond to them without waking，a new study finds.”可知，大脑在熟睡状态也会监听甚至回应周围环境中的声音，故选C。
33．D 细节理解题。根据第二段第三、四句“To do that，the participants would push a button with their right hand when they heard an animal name．Then they’d use their left hand to push a different button when the word represented some other type of object.”可知，参与测试的人需要在听到不同类型的词语时分别用左右手按下相应的按钮，故选D。
34．A 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“Those results also may help explain why meaningful sounds，such as a baby crying，a spoken name or a siren（警报）warning，may more easily wake someone than other sounds do.”可知，有意义的声音更容易叫醒一个人，比如孩子的哭声、被提及的名字、警铃等，而电流声并不属于这个范畴，故选A。
35．B 最佳标题题。文章介绍了最新研究成果：大脑在熟睡状态中依旧可以感知和回应周围的声音，故选B。
第二节
主题语境：人与社会——大学生活小贴士
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。介绍了进入大学后应该如何充分利用大学资源。
36．A 考查句间因果关系。后一句说到“因此大学管理者们设计项目来帮助你充分利用大学生活”，此处应该是他们这样做的原因，即“一个成功的毕业生就是最好的广告”，故选A。
37．C 考查句间顺承关系。前文提到图书馆里会有不同的功能区，此处顺接“你应该去体验不同的区域以找到最适合自己的地方”，故选C。
38．F 考查句间转折关系。后一句说到“然而，导师会简化选课的复杂过程”，此处应该提及选课事宜的复杂性，故选F。
39．G 考查句间顺承关系。后一句说到“不要等你需要导师批准你的学习计划时才去认识导师”，此处就应该说出正确做法是“通过在整个学期安排与导师多次会面来认识导师”，故选G。
40．D 考查句间顺承关系。前文提到“记住没有任何问题是很小或者很大的问题”，此处顺接“你的咨询顾问会在任何你受挫的时候给予支持”，故选D。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
主题语境：人与社会——积极面对人生
【语篇导读】本文是记叙文。讲述了无臂女孩没有被残疾打倒，乐观积极地追求自己想要的生活的故事。
41．C 考查连词的辨析。even though“尽管”；now that“既然”；as though“好像”；given that“假设”。该句要表达的意思是：我勇敢地告诉别人我天生就没有手臂，就好像这是世界上最正常的事一样，故选C。
42．A 考查名词的辨析。disability“残疾”；capability“能力”；quality“品质”；personality“性格”。该句要表达的意思是：我的父母从来没有让残疾阻碍我的发展，故选A。
43．B 考查动词的辨析。paint“粉刷”；adapt“改造；改编”；decorate“装饰”；transport“运输”。该句要表达的意思是：上学时，爷爷帮我改造了一张特别的桌子，让它矮一些，以便我可以用脚在上面写字，故选B。
44．A 考查形容词比较级的辨析。lower“更矮的”；safer“更安全的”；higher“更高的”；harder“更坚硬的”。句意同上题，故选A。
45．D 考查动词短语的辨析。get rid of“摆脱”；get away from“远离”；get back to“答复”；get used to“习惯于”。该句要表达的意思是：其他孩子很快就能习惯我并与我做朋友，故选D。
46．D 考查形容词的辨析。embarrassed“尴尬的”；relaxed“放松的”；satisfied“满意的”；disheartened“失落的”。该句要表达的意思是：高中的时候，我的伙伴们纷纷找到了男朋友，我很沮丧地将此事告诉了爸爸，故选D。
47．B 考查名词的辨析。title“头衔；标题”；passion“热情”；hope“希望”；energy“能量”。该句要表达的意思是：高二的时候，我被鼓励进了游泳队，这激发了我对游泳一生的热情，故选B。
48．A 考查名词的辨析。event“赛事”；society“社会”；conference“会议”；ceremony“仪式”。该句要表达的意思是：一个叫Paul的官员来看一场我们残疾人的比赛，故选A。
49．C 考查形容词的辨析。challenging“困难的”；disappointing“令人失望的”；inspiring“鼓舞人心的”；depressing“令人抑郁的”。该句要表达的意思是：Paul曾经是一名残奥会游泳运动员，见到他对我们年轻运动员来说是鼓舞人心的，故选C。
50．B 考查名词的辨析。schoolmate“同学”；soulmate“灵魂伴侣”；teammate“队友”；workmate“同事”。该句要表达的意思是：在我28岁时我再次遇到Paul，我们一见如故，坚定地相信我们就是彼此的灵魂伴侣，故选B。
51．C 考查名词的辨析。hand“手”；brain“大脑”；leg“腿”；back“背部”。该句要表达的意思是：婚后，我们做任何事情都像是一个团队，依靠他强壮的手臂和我能干的腿，故选C。
52．B 考查形容词的辨析。regular“有规律的”；tough“困难的”；changeable“多变的”；informal“非正式的”。该句要表达的意思是：我们开始进行海洋游泳，我甚至还有机会完成了一次艰难的10公里比赛，故选B。
53．A 考查动词的辨析。raise“筹钱”；cost“花费”；waste“浪费”；donate“捐赠”。该句要表达的意思是：这次比赛为残疾儿童筹集到$13，000的善款，故选A。
54．D 考查副词的辨析。besides“除此之外还有”；especially“尤其”；still“依然”；instead“取而代之的是”。该句要表达的意思是：我们决定不要孩子，而是专注于把生活过得丰富多彩，故选D。
55．C 考查动词的辨析。benefit“有益于”；question“质问”；define“定义”；impress“给……留下印象”。该句要表达的意思是：我的残疾从未定义过我，故选C。
第二节
主题语境：人与社会——文化自信
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。介绍了承载着历史和文化的瓷器。
56．have been burning/have burned（burnt） 考查时态的运用。由于该句时间状语由since引导，主句应该使用现在完成时，而烧陶瓷器的窑火依旧在烧，也可用现在完成进行时，故填have been burning/have burned（burnt）。
57．heating 考查非谓语动词中动名词的运用。该空前有介词by，此处用动名词与其构成介宾结构，在句中充当方式状语，故填heating。
58．with 考查动词短语的运用。present...with...意为“授予某人某物”，此处要表达的意思为：高温赋予了瓷器更高的强度、透明度以及更丰富的颜色，故填with。
59．pursuit 考查名词的运用。该空前有所有格形式，这里应填名词，故填pursuit。
60．was traded 考查主谓一致的运用。该句的主语是Porcelain，along with China’s silk and tea，along with连接主语时，谓语动词与第一主语一致，另外，porcelain与trade是被动关系，时间为ancient times，用过去式的被动语态，故填was traded。
61．it 考查代词的运用。该句中的主语porcelain在状语中已出现过，此处用代词代替，故填it。
62．who 考查定语从句中关系代词的运用。先行词是royal families and upper classes，后面的非限制性定语从句中缺主语，用关系代词，故填who。
63．practical 考查形容词的运用。此处用来修饰后面的名词utensil，用形容词，故填practical。
64．attached 考查非谓语动词中过去分词的运用。values和attach是动宾关系，attach作后置定语，用过去分词，故填attached。
65．a 考查冠词的运用。此处要表达的意思为：作为一段记忆，故填a。
听力原文
Text 1
M：When do you usually get home from your work？
W：Oh，about 6：00，but usually half an hour later than that on Friday．There’s always lots of traffic．I got home at around 7：00 last Friday as I met a traffic accident on the way.
Text 2
M：Can I take your order now，madam
W：Sure．I’d like roasted chicken breast，a cup of lemonade and a cheese cake．Oh，wait，an apple pie，not the cake.
Text 3
W：It’s more and more convenient for people to book tickets online nowadays.
M：Yes．But I’m still used to making the phone call.
W：I prefer the online service while my mum chooses to go to the station in person.
Text 4
M：It has been sunny these days．We are planning a picnic tomorrow．
W：But the weather forecast said there would be a chance of showers.
M：Really Oh，no．The wind is strong outside now．Maybe we should reconsider our plan.
Text 5
M：How do you like the two houses we saw last Friday
W：Well，I think the white one is prettier，with a beautiful garden and an extra bedroom．But the red-brick one has a large kitchen with great light，so I like it better.
Text 6
M：Hey，Linda! Fancy seeing you!
W：Hi，Peter! It has been ages since we last met．Were you at Sarah’s wedding last September
M：No．I missed it as I was on business in London．I think the last time we saw each other was last March，when we attended George’s house-warming party．
W：No，no…Wait a minute．I remember it was before that，at Michael’s place for his birthday.
M：Exactly! You’re quite right!
Text 7
M：Mr. Smith wants us to decide who will be sent to take charge of the branch office as soon as possible.
W：Let me see．I think Mike is the best person．He is the only one among the three candidates who can speak Spanish，which is of great significance.
M：That’s true．But he came to our company just one year ago.
W：Shelly has been with us for five years，but she can’t move to Madrid as it is too far．She has two school children and her husband has been appointed to work in Chicago these years.
M：I see your point．The last one is Simon，who is single and has three years’ experience in managing position here．He has great adaptability.
W：That can’t be more suitable．When can he be ready
M：Not sure．Now he is going for a meeting in Tokyo．We should talk with him when he returns.
Text 8
M：Marilyn，would you like to go to play tennis this afternoon
W：No．I have an art course which really attracts and impresses me．Are you interested in it Will you go with me
M：Really What is it about
W：It covers various topics on art．For this week it’s about what inspired the nineteenth-century French painters，what shaped their styles and that sort of thing.
M：Sounds interesting．But is there any discussion or one-on-one attention in the class I’m worried about that as I haven’t done any preparation.
W：Don’t be nervous．The professor is very patient and friendly and the atmosphere in class is harmonious．I guess there will be a group project after class，but you don’t have to be anxious about that because we will have enough time to finish it together．You can count on it that I will work with you.
M：That’s quite nice of you．I will go with you this afternoon，and I’m really looking forward to accumulating some knowledge about art.
W：You won’t be disappointed.
Text 9
W：Good evening，ladies and gentlemen．Let’s welcome Professor Higgins who will share something related to cultural shock tonight．Can you talk about some phenomena reflecting that，Mr. Higgins
M：Yes，of course．Let’s say，in some Asian countries，students never directly call their teachers by name，because it’s not respectful．While in the US，it’s quite common.
W：So it’s a shock for Asian students to hear their teachers’ names called，right
M：Yes，definitely．And it’s also a shock for them when someone challenges or questions directly what their teachers say in public．That’s not common in their traditional class．And for American students，they are equally surprised to see people in some areas share food in the same plate．That’s also a shock．But not all people feel the same.
W：I see．Cultural shock is unavoidable．Some people might find it difficult to handle it while others might hardly notice it.
M：Absolutely．The cultural background plays an important role when it comes to that．There is no right or wrong．Different cultures，different ideas.
W：Well，Professor Higgins，what tips do you have for people to deal with cultural shock
M：Try to know more about the place you will go，and do in Rome as the Romans do．
W：Thanks，Professor Higgins．Thank you very much for coming to our show and bringing us such an interesting topic and useful suggestions．
Text 10
The mountain bongo antelope，one of the most endangered animals，is likely to continue wandering in the wild for longer．Following 18 years of efforts，staff members from the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy reached a milestone this year．That is the first baby mountain bongo antelope born in the wild.
Unique to this area，the last few decades has seen a dramatic decline in the number of the mountain bongo，from an estimated population of 25，000 to less than 100．Its population decline was mainly human-driven．Now the Conservancy is making efforts in partnership with the Kenya government to help the mountain bongo through a new breeding and rewilding program.
The mountain bongo is only found in Kenya and its decline in this area therefore means its decline in the world．That explains why taking immediate action here is so urgent．To enable the animals to adapt to life in the wild，the Conservancy has taken a series of measures．With the first stage of the adaptation being completed，the Conservancy has moved to the second stage which involves introducing the antelopes to the wild.昆明市名校2023-2024学年高三上学期11月高考适应性月考卷（五）
英语试卷
注意事项：
1. 答题前, 考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。
2. 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。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。
3. 考试结束后, 请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分, 考试用时120分钟。
第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分）
注意, 听力部分答题时, 请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前, 你将有两分钟的时间将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. When did the woman arrive home last Friday
A. About 6: 00. B. About 6: 30. C. About 7: 00.
2. What dessert does the woman finally want
A. An apple pie. B. A cheese cake. C. Lemon biscuits.
3. How does the man usually buy tickets
A. By booking online. B. By making calls. C. By going to the station.
4. What’s the weather like at the moment
A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Windy.
5. What does the woman like about the red-brick house
A. A fancy garden. B. A large kitchen. C. A bright bedroom.
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2至4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。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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题。
6. Where did the speakers last meet
A. At Sarah’s wedding.
B. At George’s new house.
C. At Michael’s birthday party.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Former classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Teacher and student.
听下面一段对话, 回答第8至第10题。
8. Where is the branch office
A. In Chicago. B. In Madrid. C. In Tokyo.
9. Why does the woman recommend Mike
A. For his experience. B. For his adaptability. C. For his language ability.
10. How long has Simon worked in the current position
A. One year. B. Three years. C. Five years.
听下面一段对话, 回答第11至第13题。
11. What will the art course focus on this week
A. Varieties of world-famous paintings.
B. The inspiration for some French painters.
C. Different painting styles around the world.
12. What is the man concerned about
A. The in-class discussion. B. The demanding professor. C. The group project after class.
13. What will the speakers do in the afternoon
A. Play tennis. B. Attend an art course. C. Prepare for a project.
听下面一段对话, 回答第14至第17题。
14. What is the woman doing
A. Introducing a lecture. B. Giving a presentation. C. Hosting a program.
15. How does the man explain cultural shock
A. By giving examples. B. By asking questions. C. By telling stories.
16. What might surprise Asian students
A. Sharing food in the same plate.
B. Calling teachers' names directly.
C. Being challenged straight in public.
17. What is the man's advice
A. To consult the Romans.
B. To avoid questioning teachers.
C. To learn about the destinations.
听下面一段独白, 回答第18至第20题。
18. What is the report mainly about
A. The present situation of the mountain bongo.
B. The reasons for the decline of the mountain bongo.
C. The origin of the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy.
19. What resulted in the decline of the species
A. The breeding programs. B. The government reforms. C. The human activities.
20. What is the goal of the Conservancy
A. To rewild the antelopes. B. To breed new species. C. To expand the habitats.
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
Top Affordable All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2023
These reasonably priced all-inclusive resorts chosen by U. S. News ensure a memorable travel experience that won't break the bank.
Iberostar Selection Cancún: Cancún, Mexico
Facilities and activities abound at Iberostar Selection Cancún, one of the best all-inclusive family resorts in Cancún. The price covers all of the bases at this five-star establishment : meals and drinks, free Wi-Fi connectivity, 10 pools, a children's program, a FIFA regulation soccer field, live evening entertainment, tennis, parking and a fitness center. Extras like babysitting and beauty salon services are available for a fee. The guest rooms include room service, coffee makers, daily minibar service and more.
Catalonia Royal La Romana: Bayahibe, Dominican Republic
Catalonia Royal La Romana is an adults-only, all-inclusive property in the small resort town of Bayahibe, which sits about 45 miles southwest of Punta Cana. With fewer than 120 guest rooms and suites, this resort differs from the larger complexes found across the Dominican Republic. Accommodations are decorated in neutral colors with pops of sea foam green, offering free Wi-Fi, bathrobes, a minibar, and towels for the pool and beach; some rooms even have swim-up access. Sports facilities, a private beach, a swimming pool and a solarium are also accessible.
Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay: Jamaica
Located around 45 miles east of Montego Bay, near the major airport, Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay offers an upscale adults-only experience. With 525 rooms, there are plenty of white sand beaches right alongside the property offering hammocks （吊床） , a bar and waiter service. This resort also boasts three interconnected swimming pools; for something livelier, enjoy an array of aquatic sports such as kayaking, snorkeling and catamaran sailing. The earthy toned rooms offer comfort with canopy beds, robes, slippers, 24-hour room service, a living room, and a balcony.
Fiesta Resort Central Pacific: Puntarenas. Costa Rica
This all-inclusive resort sits just under 50 miles from Costa Rica's capital city, San Jose, and has the unusual feature of a volcanic black sand beach at its doorstep. Whether you're lounging there or near the pool, the resort's lush gardens give the feel of a tropical paradise. Activities include hits like kayaking and beach volleyball, as well as some more unique options like a coffee class and palm weaving. Eating and drinking are well catered, with three main restaurants, a snack bar and another four bars, including poolside options. However, visiting the pristine rainforests or tropical islands in the area isn't included in the rates.
21. Which of the following is free in Iberostar Selection Cancun
A. Babysitting service. B. A coffee-making course.
C. A kid's program. D. Service in a beauty salon.
22. Where can you swim directly to your room
A. In Iberostar Selection Cancún. B. In Catalonia Royal La Romana.
C. In Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay. D. In Fiesta Resort Central Pacific.
23. What do the resorts in Jamaica and Costa Rica have in common
A. The rooms have a balcony.
B. Some water sports are available.
C. There are various restaurant options.
D. They offer visits to the rainforest nearby.
B
An aggressive sea otter （海獭） in California is hassling locals by riding boards she stole from surfers in Steamer Lane which is nestled along the rocky shores of Santa Cruz.
Videos across social media show the otter hoisting herself out of the ocean and onto boards while surfers sit back in awe. At times she's chewed on the boards or forced surfers to surrender their boards. Onlookers in the videos can be heard laughing at surfers' misfortune, but officials with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service （USFWS） say the otter poses a public safety risk. While there have been no confirmed reports of injury, due to the highly unusual behavior of this otter, surfers and others recreating in the area should not approach the otter or encourage the otter's interactions, the USFWS said in a statement. They said the otter's behavior is concerning and unusual, and though the exact cause is unknown, officials said it could be associated with hormonal （激素的） surges or being fed by humans.
Southern sea otters are protected under the Marine Mammal Act as well as California's coastal ecosystems. A team from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW） and the Monterey Bay Aquarium is looking for the otter to catch and rehome her. Unfortunately once the otter is caught, Monterey Bay Aquarium spokesperson Kevin Connor told NPR, she won't be able to return to the wild.
The otter was born in captivity because her mother had also been too friendly with humans and then successfully released into the wild in June 2020. It wasn't until September 2022 that she started exhibiting her strange behavior at Steamer Lane. At the time, CDFW and aquarium staff were able to drive the animal out of the area in hopes of preventing her from interacting with people. But her most recent interactions showed she's no longer afraid of humans, Connor said. "Trying to recapture the otter is an effort to avoid anything more severe. If the otter were to harm people, the USFWS would have to begin discussions of euthanizing （使安乐死） the animal, " Connor said. “That's the reality, and nobody wants to see that. " Once caught, she will be taken to the aquarium for an exam before being moved into her forever home at the USFWS-approved location.
24. What does the underlined word "surrender" in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Abandon. B. Preserve. C. Destroy. D. Employ.
25. How should the surfers treat the otter according to the USFWS
A. They should ignore her.
B. They should drive her to leave.
C. They should feed and protect her.
D. They should keep distance from her.
26. What can be learned according to Kevin Connor
A. The CDFW will kill the otter if she causes injuries.
B. The USFWS will take the otter back to her mother.
C. The otter will be kept in the hospital after an examination.
D. The otter will be released to a certain location once caught.
27. What is the passage mainly about
A. A sea otter is bullying the surfers.
B. Southern sea otters are in need of protection.
C. The unusual behaviors of an otter are under study.
D. A discussion of euthanizing an otter is in process.
C
People who fit an entire week's recommended exercise into a couple of days have a similarly low risk of heart disease and stroke as those who spread out their physical activities, researchers say. The results from a major study on "weekend warriors" against more regular exercisers suggest that even when people are too busy to exercise in the working week, making up for the inactivity at the weekend can still improve cardiovascular （心血管的） health.
“Our findings suggest that efforts to improve physical activity, even if concentrated within one or two days of the week, should be beneficial for cardiovascular risk, said Dr. Patrick Ellinor, a cardiologist at Massachusetts general hospital in Boston, "It appears that it is the total volume of activity, rather than the pattern, that matters most. "
Public health guidelines recommend that adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity every week or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity. But it has been unclear whether the same benefits come from concentrated exercise or more regular, spread-out physical activity. The researchers analyzed medical records for nearly 90, 000 people enrolled in the UK Biobank project. All wore wrist-mounted accelerometers that recorded their physical activity for a full week.
According to the study, a third of the participants were inactive, meaning they clocked up less than 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity each week, while 42% were classed as active weekend warriors, racking up at least 150 minutes, mostly over one or two days. Nearly a quarter of the individuals spread their exercise out, doing at least 150 minutes over several days.
The team led by Dr. Shaan Khurshid, a cardiologist, found that both concentrated and spread-out exercise were associated with lower cardiovascular risks compared with inactivity. The risk of heart attack was 27% lower for weekend warriors and 35% lower for those who spread their exercise over the week. When the researchers looked at heart failure, the risk was respectively 38% and 36% lower. The risk of abnormal heart rhythm was 22% and 19% lower. For stroke, it was 21% and 17% lower.
The researchers now aim to investigate whether such concentrated exercise has similar benefits on a range of other diseases. "Our results may also motivate future studies of physical activities interventions delivered in a concentrated fashion, which may be more practical and efficient, said Ellinor.
28. What does “weekend warriors" refer to in this passage
A. People overworking on weekends.
B. People used to working out on weekends.
C. People enjoying entertainment on weekends.
D. People focusing on further studies on weekends.
29. What can we know about the concentrated exercise
A. It gains in popularity.
B. It is preferred by researchers.
C. It may cause sudden heart failure.
D. It benefits our health as spread-out exercise.
30. Why are the data used in Paragraph 5
A. To show the findings of Dr. Shaan Khurshid's team.
B. To defend the opinion that risks can be caused by exercise.
C. To prove regular exercise is better than concentrated exercise.
D. To indicate to readers that more exercise leads to better health.
31. What is Ellinor's attitude towards their research result
A. Doubtful. B. Indifferent. C. Positive. D. Conservative.
D
A soundly sleeping brain monitors its surroundings. It also can respond to them without waking, a new study finds. For instance, even in a short sleep during the daytime, a person's brain can sort words correctly into different categories. This is not the first study to show that the sleeping mind can do useful work. Two years ago, researchers in Israel showed the sleeping brain can learn.
Sid Kouider of the National Center for Scientific Research NCSR） in Paris, led the new study. His team recorded brain signals from people -all wide awake -as they classified spoken words as either animals or objects. To do that, the participants would push a button with their right hand when they heard an animal name. Then they'd use their left hand to push a different button when the word represented some other type of object.
As each volunteer responded, the researchers tracked their brain activity. They did this by measuring the participants' brain waves. Such recordings are known as EEGs, a record of electrical activity in the brain. And those EEGs showed that when an individual was about to hit the right button, the brain responded differently than when it was going to hit the left button.
Then each participant nodded off. The researchers again made EEGs recording brain activity. As this happened, the researchers played recordings of a different set of words. These showed that the volunteers' brains continued sorting the words into their proper categories. When a sleeper heard "horse, "the EEGs looked as if that person was preparing to hit a button with her or his right hand, not the left. Kouider's team reported its findings in Current Biology.
The new data demonstrate one way in which the brain monitors the outside world during sleep. Those results also may help explain why meaningful sounds, such as a baby crying, a spoken name or a siren （警报） warning, may more easily wake someone than other sounds do.
32. What does the new study find about a sleeping brain
A. It can help people to learn.
B. It can send signals to people.
C. It can respond to the surroundings.
D. It can record sounds autonomously.
33. What were the participants asked to do in the study
A. Track their brain activities in person.
B. Take part in the whole test while sleeping.
C. Repeat the words following the researchers.
D. Identify different words by pushing two buttons.
34. Which is less likely to awake people
A. Electric current sounds. B. People's names.
C. Babies' crying sounds. D. Alerting signals.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. Brains React to Word Types
B. Sleeping Brains Are Listening
C. Meaningful Sounds Do Count
D. Words Are Sorted in Sound Sleep
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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
To attract more students, colleges offer an abundance of resources to prepare students for a fulfilling life. _36_. So the schools' administrators have designed programs to help you make the most of your college life, ranging from advice on course selection to extra assistance for your well-being.
Library
Though it may be tempting to study in your room in bed, under the covers）, try the library. Most libraries have a wide range of study spaces, from solo-occupant study carrels to lounge areas designed for group work. _37_ Once you’ve found a few favorite spots, make them part of your studying routine.
Academic Advising
_38_. However, an academic advisor can simplify the process. During your freshman year, you may be assigned an advisor to help you make your first academic decisions. In the years that follow, you'll likely have various advisors whose jobs are to make sure you graduate on time. _39_, not just when your schedule needs approval. They have deep insight into courses, professors, and opportunities on campus and the better they know you, the more valuable the advice and support they'll be able to provide.
Health Center
You already know you can go to the health center when you feel sick, but do you know that most health centers also provide resources to improve students' well-being To help students destress, many schools offer wellness programs, including yoga, meditation, and even visits from therapy dogs. The health center is there to support your mental health as well as your physical health. Counseling is available for all students. Remember that no problem is too big or too small. _40_.
With the help from all these, your college life must be enjoyable and fulfilling.
A. A successful graduate is the best advertising
B. Balancing college life with career planning is no easy task
C. Test them all out to see which environment works best for you
D. Your counselor can provide support any time you feel overwhelmed
E. Get ahead of the game by making your first appointment early in the year
F. Selecting courses and meeting graduation requirements may seem complicated
G. Get to know the advisors by arranging meetings with them throughout the semester
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, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every time people wondered what had happened to me, I smiled up at them. "I was born without arms, I said, _41_ it was the most normal thing in the world.
My parents never let my _42_ hold me back. Before starting school, I preferred to use my left foot to hold pencils after trying several ways. At school, my granddad had _43_ a desk for me, making it _44_ so I could write with my foot. The other kids quickly _45_ me and made friends with me.
In high school, when my mates got boyfriends, I felt _46_ and mentioned it to Dad. "You'll find your person in time, he told me. In Senior 2, I was encouraged to join the swimming team, which sparked a life-long _47_ in me. At one point, a disability officer called Paul from Queensland Swimming came to watch a（n）_48_ where we disabled athletes competed. Paul had once been a Paralympian swimmer. Meeting him was _49_ for us young athletes. Years passed when I met Paul again at 28, when we hit it off and firmly believed we found our _50_.
After our marriage, we did everything together as a team, relying on his strong arms and my capable _51_. We started doing ocean swims and I even got the chance to complete a（n）_52_ 10 km swim around Old Woman Island. When my feet touched the sand again five hours and 11 minutes later, Paul hugged me and we both cried. The swim _53_ $13, 000 for disabled kids in the Sunshine Coast. We decided having kids wasn't for us. _54_ we focus on living life to the full.
My disability has never _55_ me. Having great parents, a wonderful life, and a gorgeous husband, I just happen to have been born without arms.
41. A. even though B. now that C. as though D. given that
42. A. disability B. capability C. quality D. personality
43. A. painted B. adapted C. decorated D. transported
44. A. lower B. safer C. higher D. harder
45. A. got rid of B. got away from C. got back to D. got used to
46. A. embarrassed B. relaxed C. satisfied D. disheartened
47. A. title B. passion C. hope D. energy
48. A. event B. society C. conference D. ceremony
49. A. challenging B. disappointing C. inspiring D. depressing
50. A. schoolmates B. soulmates C. teammates D. workmates
51. A. hands B. brain C. legs D. back
52. A. regular B. tough C. changeable D. informal
53. A. raised B. cost C. wasted D. donated
54. A. Besides B. Especially C. Still D. Instead
55. A. benefited B. questioned C. defined D. impressed
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。
Flames in kilns （窑） around China _56_ （burn） since the Xia and Shang dynasties. Along the way, porcelain was borm. Porcelain is ceramic made by _57_ （heat） raw materials, often a mix between China stone and kaolin clay, in a kiln at a temperature as high as 1, 200 degrees Celsius.
Going through the fire of reinvention at a high temperature presents porcelain _58_greater strength, more translucence （半透明） and a feast of colors. Celadon produced in Longquan, Zhejiang province, a technique passed down for more than 1, 600 years, is a typical example of craftsmen's _59_ （pursue） of the perfect green glint. It takes 72 steps to produce Longquan celadon's jade-like green.
Porcelain has also been a carrier for cultural exchanges. Porcelain, along with China's silk and tea, _60 _（trade） as one of the first products worldwide in ancient times. As porcelain travelled around the globe through the ancient Maritime Silk Road, _61_ enjoyed great popularity among royal families and upper classes in Europe, _62_ were attracted by these beautiful vessels named after China.
Porcelain began as a _63_ （ practice） utensil （器皿） and evolved into pieces of art. Even when shattered into pieces and buried deep in mud, cultural values _64_ （attach） to porcelain would never disappear. As _65_ memory that can be felt with both hands, porcelain is a touchable history.
第四部分写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华, 在英国某学校做交换生, 学校下个月将举行“中国文化展”, 请你给负责人Mr. Smith写一封信, 申请当一名志愿者。内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 你的优势；
3. 期待答复。 注意：
1. 写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数；
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
Two years ago, we'd traded our old life in Sydney to sail around the world. Life on the water was extremely happy: we were finally free of the 9-to-5 grind and our two children enjoyed getting to see the world while being home-schooled. But one day, looking at the kittens on the dock at a port in Greece, the kids asked, "Can we please have a pet " Guy and I were hesitant at first, but after some thought it made sense that living on a boat would be the best time to welcome an animal into our lives -we would be with it 24/7 and could give it plenty of attention. We decided a dog would be better-suited to sea life.
After doing some research about what it would take to bring a dog back home to Australia as we sailed back, I decided a dachshund （腊肠狗） would make the ideal pet. They were low to the ground, easy to transport, good boat security and loving, intelligent dogs. Guy hadn't had a little dog before and doubted a little. But my cute photos eventually worked their magic and we headed to a town in Sicily to meet a breeder who had some miniature dachshunds. And the minute we laid eyes on the brown pup, we knew she was the one for us. We called her Pipsqueak-or Pip for short-and welcomed her onto the boat.
The first few days with Pip saw us encounter some rough weather, but she took it all in her stride （从容应对）. The kids fell in love with her instantly. Pip was never far from our side, even accompanying us to museums and galleries. Our sails saw us cross the Atlantic Ocean to the United States, and then we decided to sail home to Australia. But when COVID-19 hit, it became complicated: we had to get on a flight quickly as borders around the world were closing fast. Problem was, we couldn't take Pip. After much discussion, Guy and I decided that we would have to leave her with a friend while we flew home. Handing our dog over was utterly heartbreaking. It'll only be for a couple of weeks, I told myself.
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。
But, like most people, we underestimated the situation.
So, on the way to the airport, we stopped at Ikea and bought some hot dogs to be sure she'd come to us.

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