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2023年高三教学测试(2023.12)
英语试题卷
考生须知：
1. 全卷分选择题、非选择题和答题纸三部分，试题卷12页，答题纸2页，满分为 150分，考试时间为 120分钟。
2. 本卷全部答案必须做在答题纸的相应位置上，做在试题卷上无效。
3. 请用黑墨水签字笔将考生个人相关信息填写在答题纸的相应位置上。
选择题部分(共95分)
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纸上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers
A. Students. B. Teachers. C. Officials.
2. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Pleased. B. Surprised. C. Grateful.
3. What happened to Larry last night
A. He fell into water. B. He couldn’t find his hotel. C. He was caught in the rain.
4. What are the speakers probably talking about
A. A movie. B. A concert. C. An opera.
5. When does the second show start
A. At 7:00. B. At 9:00. C. At 9:10.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman going to do on Saturday afternoon
A. Visit a festival. B. Take a part-time job. C. Meet her friends.
7. Where are the speakers probably now
A. In a factory. B. In n company. C. In a supermarket.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the membership card recommended
A. The card is free of charge. B. Members can enjoy n discount.
C. Promotion updates will be offered.
9. How much is left on the woman’s gilt card
A. 7.30. B. 27.18. C. 34.48.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What job does the woman apply for
A. Cooking meals. B. Doing housework. C. Looking after kids.
11. How many hours will the woman work a week
A. 10 hours. B. 25 hours. C. 40 hours.
12. What can we learn about the woman from the conversation
A. The man is satisfied with her. B. She has several children to raise.
C. She will get other benefits besides pay.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When is the woman supposed to hand in her essay
A. By this Saturday. B. By next Monday. C. By next Friday.
14. Why is the woman behind with her writing class
A. She was ill for a week. B. The course is too difficult. C. She is preparing for a performance.
15. What does the man think of his college life
A. Busy. B. Colorful. C. Boring.
16. What does the woman want to do on the 28th
A. See an exhibition. B. Watch a play. C. Attend a party.
听第10尺材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What kind of place is Older field.
A. A deserted train station. B. A tourist area. C. An off field.
18. What can tourists see right beside the track
A. Desert plant. B. Tires. C. Animals.
19. What do we know about the bridge
A. I t is dangerous. B. It is never a deep river. C. It is made of wood.
20. Where can tourists get drinks
A. From a store. B. From the speaker. C. From a machine.
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
Going away for your mini break Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the leave.
ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals, 59.38
Whether you’re off on a city break or exploring beaches, chances are you’re getting your steps in this holiday, which will be hard going on your feet. These ECCO sandals are specially designed and most comfortable when hiking, with an EVA footbed and ECCOFLUIDFORM design offering extra cushioning (减震) and flexibility.
Kindle(2022 release), 84.99
Every travelling bookworm’s best friend is now smaller and lighter, at just six inches screen width. With 16GB storage, you can download thousands of books to keep you busy on any long holiday journeys, and the battery life now lasts up to six weeks on one single charge, but may vary depending on use.
PowerAdd Portable(便携式的)Charger Power Bank, 15.99
Portable chargers have gained popularity recently but this one is genuinely pocket-sized without any loss of the charging power. The power bank itself can be fully charged within a speedy two hours, and delivers roughly two charges for an iPhone 15. At10.5cm length, and 99g weight, you can easily slip this into your bag without feeling weighed down.
Lixada Sling Chest Bang, 29.99
Give yourself some extra pence of mind with this anti-theft crossbody bag, which helps you keep your valuables secure and within easy reach. The chest bag has an extreme slim design at less than half an inc h thick, which makes it lightweight and easy to fit under your clothes.
1. What is an advantage of ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals
A. Reasonable price. B. Light weight.
C. Great comfort. D. Maximum security.
2. Which product best suits people with low battery anxiety
A. ECCO Offroad Attletic Sandals. B. Kindle(2022 release).
C. PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank. D. Lixada Sling Chest Bag.
3. Who will be more interested in the text
A. Holiday makers. B. Bag lovers. C. Nature explorers. D. Electronics enthusiasts.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个周末度假必备用品。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals, 59.38”部分的句子“Whether you’re off on a city break or exploring beaches, chances are you’re getting your steps in this holiday, which will be hard going on your feet. These ECCO sandals are specially designed and most comfortable when hiking, with an EVA footbed and ECCOFLUIDFORM design offering extra cushioning (减震) and flexibility.（无论你是去城市度假还是去海滩探险，你都有可能在这个假期里迈开脚步，这对你的脚来说是很困难的。这些ECCO凉鞋是特别设计的，徒步旅行时最舒适，EVA鞋垫和ECCOFLUIDFORM设计提供额外的缓冲和灵活性。）”可知，ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals的优点是它的舒适性。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“PowerAdd Portable(便携式的)Charger Power Bank, 15.99”部分的介绍“Portable chargers have gained popularity recently, but this one is genuinely pocket-sized without any loss of the charging power. The power bank itself can be fully charged within a speedy two hours, and delivers roughly two charges for an iPhone 15. At10.5cm length, and 99g weight, you can easily slip this into your bag without feeling weighed down.（便携式充电器最近很流行，但这款是真正的口袋大小，不会损失任何充电功率。充电宝本身可以在两小时内充满电，为iPhone 15充电大约两次。它长10.5厘米，重99克，你可以轻松地把它塞进包里，而不会感到沉重。）”可知，PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank适合那些对低电量焦虑的人。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章内容，特别是第一句话“Going away for your mini break Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the leave.（出去度个小假？带上这些长周末必备用品，充分利用假期。）”可知，外出度假的人会对这篇文章感兴趣。故选A项。
B
Rachel Maclean’s toy shop on Ayr high street appears like any other in a town centre at first sight. Step inside and you will notice that familiar promotional entreaties (恳求) are backwards: Don’t Buy Me, Nothing Must Go. Everything is upside down and nothing is for sale.
Matilda Coleman, six, picked up one of the toys—a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Disney princess(公主), and turned her upside down. Underneath the skirt was a pale-faced witchy (女巫的) version. The girl liked it, and then was confused that the toy wasn’t available to buy. Maclean’s work playfully breaks the grasp that consumer culture has on modern minds.
“What art can do best is to make you look at things that you’re very used to in a different way,” said Maclean (b.1987), a Glasgow-based multi-media artist who has rapidly established herself as one of the most distinctive voices in the UK. “Sadly the decline of our city centres is something that is common these days, so I want to bring people into a space where they can reflect on it in a fun way.”
“When the shop first opened, everyone was interested in finding out what it was,” said Parker, a local teenager. “It has lots of different themes about identity, consumerism, capitalism, but they are silent messages and everyone has different thoughts about it.”
Maclean has taken over this former butcher’s shop in Ayr as part of Jupiter Plus, a new arts and education initiative, which aims to reluyenate empty high street shops in towns and cities in Scotland with free art exbibitions and workshops for young people. People’s immediate joy at seeing something happening in here is abivious and it drives conversations about how they remember the high street and how the space could be used again.
4. Why is Matilda Coleman mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To illustrate consumer culture. B. To show the girl’s passion for toys.
C. To erase doubts about Maclean’s work. D. To highlight the features of Maclean’s shop.
5. How does the author develop paragraph 3 and paragraph 4
A. By giving examples. B. By using quotes.
C. By making comparisons. D. By sharing experiences.
6. What does the underlined word “rejuvenate” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Expand. B. Refresh. C. Replace. D. Surround.
7. What can we infer about Maclean
A. She has a creative mind. B. She respects others’opinions.
C. She makes profits in a different way. D. She draws public attention to education.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了Rachel Maclean通过一家商店来打破人们对日常事物的看法，它引发了关于人们如何记住高街以及如何再次使用空间的讨论。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Step inside and you will notice that familiar promotional entreaties (恳求) are backwards: Don’t Buy Me, Nothing Must Go. Everything is upside down and nothing is for sale.(走进去，你会注意到熟悉的促销恳求是反向的：不要买我，没什么必买的。所有的东西都颠倒了，没有东西出售)”以及第二段“Matilda Coleman, six, picked up one of the toys—a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Disney princess(公主), and turned her upside down. Underneath the skirt was a pale-faced witchy (女巫的) version. The girl liked it, and then was confused that the toy wasn’t available to buy. Maclean’s work playfully breaks the grasp that consumer culture has on modern minds.(6岁的玛蒂尔达·科尔曼拿起其中一个玩具——一个金发碧眼的迪士尼公主，把她颠倒过来。裙子下面是一个脸色苍白的女巫版本。这个女孩喜欢它，然后又感到困惑，因为这个玩具买不到。麦克林的作品开玩笑地打破了消费文化对现代人思想的掌控)”可推知，第二段提到了玛蒂尔达·科尔曼是为了突出麦克林商店的特点。故选D。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段““What art can do best is to make you look at things that you’re very used to in a different way,” said Maclean (b.1987), a Glasgow-based multi-media artist who has rapidly established herself as one of the most distinctive voices in the UK. “Sadly the decline of our city centres is something that is common these days, so I want to bring people into a space where they can reflect on it in a fun way.”(“艺术最擅长的是让你以一种不同的方式看待你非常习惯的事物，”麦克林（b.1987）说，她是格拉斯哥的多媒体艺术家，迅速成为英国最独特的声音之一。“可悲的是，我们城市中心的衰落现在很普遍，所以我想把人们带到一个空间，让他们以一种有趣的方式反思它。”)”以及第四段““When the shop first opened, everyone was interested in finding out what it was,” said Parker, a local teenager. “It has lots of different themes about identity, consumerism, capitalism, but they are silent messages and everyone has different thoughts about it.”(“当这家店刚开业时，每个人都想知道它是什么，”当地的一名青少年帕克说。“它有很多关于身份、消费主义和资本主义的不同主题，但它们都是无声的信息，每个人对此都有不同的想法。”)”可推知，作者通过引用他人的话来展开第三段和第四段。故选B。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Maclean has taken over this former butcher’s shop in Ayr as part of Jupiter Plus, a new arts and education initiative(Maclean接管了这家位于Ayr的前肉店，作为Jupiter Plus的一部分，Jupiter Plus是一项新的艺术和教育倡议)”以及后文“empty high street shops in towns and cities in Scotland with free art exbibitions and workshops for young people”可知，Maclean想要通过这家店作为Jupiter Plus的一部分，而Jupiter Plus是一项新的艺术和教育倡议，旨在通过为年轻人提供免费艺术展览和讲习班来恢复苏格兰城镇和城市中空置的高街商店的活力。故划线词意思是“恢复活力”。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Rachel Maclean’s toy shop on Ayr high street appears like any other in a town centre at first sight. Step inside and you will notice that familiar promotional entreaties (恳求) are backwards: Don’t Buy Me, Nothing Must Go. Everything is upside down and nothing is for sale.( Rachel Maclean的玩具店位于艾尔高街上，乍一看和市中心的其他玩具店没什么两样。走进去，你会注意到熟悉的促销恳求是反向的：不要买我，没什么必买的。所有的东西都颠倒了，没有东西出售)”结合文章主要说明了Rachel Maclean通过一家商店来打破人们对日常事物的看法，它引发了关于人们如何记住高街以及如何再次使用空间的讨论。可推知，Maclean有创造性的头脑。故选A。
C
It was a quiet morning in the library, and we librarians were enjoying a rather loud chat. Suddenly, a patron (常客) marched up to us, gave us an annoyed “Shush!” and went back to her seat. How strange for a group of librarians to be shushed by a patron! Shouldn’t it be the other way around
Well it’s complicated. If you’re like me, a middle-aged woman, you probably remember libraries as places of silent reading. These days, however, libraries are more like active community centers.
In the past, most libraries didn’t focus much on programs for kids whose age made it impossible for them to be quiet on demand. But growing knowledge about the importance of kids and teens learning through hands-on experiences has since caused a sea change in how libraries connect with young readers. Now libraries begin offering interactive programs for kids, including crafts, board games, and story times. These types of programs certainly aren’t designed to be silent.
Along with more programs for ever-younger children, technology today has played a part in the transformation of libraries into places where both kids and adults can use computers, make something on a 3D printer and more. In addition, many libraries now offer programs for adults, who can participate in in book discussion, learn calligraphy, and even take college classes.
Of course, libraries still need peaceful phones. These days, many libraries have glassed-off study rooms or quiet areas. They are also less noisy in the early afternoons, after morning children’s programs and before the after-school kid crowd arrive.
It’s clear to me now that on the day my colleagues and I were shushed by a patron, we should have been using our “library voices” as we talked. Still, it’s unlikely that libraries will ever return to the days when they were places of silence. There’s just too much fun and learning happening.
8. How did the author respond to the patron’s behavior
A. She approved of it. B. She was disappointed at it.
C. She hesitated about it. D. She was astonished at it.
9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The past and the present of libraries. B. The reason for the change of libraries.
C. The activities for young children in libraries. D. The connection between libraries and readers.
10. What can we learn about today’s libraries
A. They heavily depend on technology. B. They offer online programs for adults.
C. They still provide silent reading places. D. They care much about time arrangement.
11. What would be the best title for the text
A. Libraries Should be Loud B. Reading Can be Fun in Libraries
C. Libraries Make Learning Happen D. Library Programs Target Children
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章就现在图书馆提出自己观点——图书馆应是一个热闹的地方。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段“It was a quiet morning in the library, and we librarians were enjoying a rather loud chat. Suddenly, a patron (常客) marched up to us, gave us an annoyed ‘Shush!’ and went back to her seat. How strange for a group of librarians to be shushed by a patron! Shouldn’t it be the other way around (那是图书馆里一个安静的早晨，我们图书管理员正在享受着一段相当大声的聊天。突然，一位常客走到我们面前，生气地对我们说了一声‘嘘！’，然后回到她的座位上。一群图书管理员被一位常客嘘了，这真奇怪！不是应该反过来吗？)”可知，作者对常客的行为感觉很吃惊。故选D项。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第三段“In the past, most libraries didn’t focus much on programs for kids whose age made it impossible for them to be quiet on demand. But growing knowledge about the importance of kids and teens learning through hands-on experiences has since caused a sea change in how libraries connect with young readers. Now libraries begin offering interactive programs for kids, including crafts, board games, and story times. These types of programs certainly aren’t designed to be silent. (在过去，大多数图书馆都不太关注为孩子们提供的项目，因为孩子们的年龄使他们无法按需保持安静。但是，人们越来越了解儿童和青少年通过亲身体验学习的重要性，这导致图书馆与年轻读者的联系发生了翻天覆地的变化。现在，图书馆开始为孩子们提供互动节目，包括手工艺品、棋盘游戏和故事时间。这些类型的程序当然不是为了静音而设计的。)”可知，本段主要讲图书馆改变的原因。故选B项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第五段“These days, many libraries have glassed-off study rooms or quiet areas. They are also less noisy in the early afternoons, after morning children’s programs and before the after-school kid crowd arrive. (如今，许多图书馆都用玻璃隔开了自习室或安静的区域。他们在下午早些时候、上午的儿童节目之后和放学后的孩子们到来之前也不那么吵了。)”可知，今天的图书馆仍然提供安静的阅读场所。故选C项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章最后一段“It’s clear to me now that on the day my colleagues and I were shushed by a patron, we should have been using our ‘library voices’ as we talked. Still, it’s unlikely that libraries will ever return to the days when they were places of silence. There’s just too much fun and learning happening. (现在我很清楚，在我和同事们被一位常客嘘的那天，我们应该在交谈时使用我们的‘图书馆声音’。尽管如此，图书馆不太可能再回到沉寂的时代。有太多的乐趣和学习正在发生。)”以及上文可知，本文主要讲图书馆不应该一如既往是一个安静的地方，而应该变得热闹起来。故选A项。
D
Have you ever forgotten items when trying to recall a shopping list Or dialed the wrong phone number when attempting to memorise one The brain mechanisms (机制) that cause us to draw a blank in such situations have now been identified
Our working memory keeps small pieces of information that are readily accessible for planning, understanding and solving problems. But it will have “swap errors”. For example, if we are shown a red square and n blue circle, and are then asked what colour the circle was, we might say red,
To understand why we make such errors, Jeff Johnston at Columbia University and his colleagues recorded the brain activity of two monkeys because a monkey’s working memory is very similar to humans.
The monkeys were shown two differently coloured squares, one above the other, for half a second. After a short delay, a black spot appeared in the same location as one of the squares, and then disappeared. The animals were trained to tell the colour of the square they were supposed to be remembering based on the spot’s location, by staring at the matching colour on a rotatable (可旋转的) wheel. When doing this for about 3 hours over multiple sessions, the monkeys performed the task correctly between 60 and 82 percent of the time, but occasionally made swap errors.
The research suggests that the brain responses linked to swap errors emerged before the animals decided which colour to report. They appeared to arise during “selection” when certain items stored in working memory are enhanced at the expense of others, rather than occurring as a result of them forgetting or a failure to correctly encode (编码) items in their working memory.
“Everyone assumed there were simpler explanations like failure to encode or forgetting, but this very cool study shows that working memory errors come from a previously unknown source,” says Earl Miller at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The team is planning further experiments to gain a better understanding of mechanisms underlying swap errors.
12. What is the function of working memory
A. To identify the errors in understanding. B. To reduce the occurrence of mind blanking.
C. To develop the way of distinguishing colours. D. To store information at the ready for mental use.
13. What were the monkeys tasked with in the research
A. Correcting their errors over multiple sessions. B. Playing a matching game on a rotatable wheel.
C. Reporting the colour of the square to memorize. D. Figuring out the exact position of the black spot.
14. What does the research suggest about swap errors
A. They are unusual brain responses. B. They show a tendency for forgetfulness.
C. They have an effect on working memory. D. They are the outcome of memory selection.
15. What is Earl Miller’s attitude towards the research finding
A. Unclear. B. Appreciative. C. Objective. D. Dismissive.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了什么是工作记忆以及针对工作记忆为什么会出现错误的相关研究过程以及发现。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Our working memory keeps small pieces of information that are readily accessible for planning, understanding and solving problems. (我们的工作记忆保存着小块的信息，这些信息很容易用于计划、理解和解决问题)”可知，工作记忆的功能是把信息储存起来以备脑力使用。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The monkeys were shown two differently coloured squares, one above the other, for half a second. After a short delay, a black spot appeared in the same location as one of the squares, and then disappeared. The animals were trained to tell the colour of the square they were supposed to be remembering based on the spot’s location, by staring at the matching colour on a rotatable (可旋转的) wheel. (给猴子看两个不同颜色的方块，一个在另一个上面，持续半秒钟。在短暂的延迟后，一个黑点出现在与其中一个方块相同的位置，然后消失。动物们经过训练，通过盯着一个可旋转的轮子上的对应颜色，说出它们应该根据点的位置所记住的正方形的颜色。)”可知，在这项研究中，猴子的任务是报告要记忆的正方形颜色。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The research suggests that the brain responses linked to swap errors emerged before the animals decided which colour to report. They appeared to arise during “selection” when certain items stored in working memory are enhanced at the expense of others, rather than occurring as a result of them forgetting or a failure to correctly encode (编码) items in their working memory. (研究表明，与交换错误相关的大脑反应在动物决定报告哪种颜色之前就出现了。它们似乎是在“选择”过程中出现的，当储存在工作记忆中的某些项目以牺牲其他项目为代价而得到加强时，而不是由于他们忘记或未能正确编码工作记忆中的项目而出现的。)”可知，关于交换错误，研究表明是记忆选择的结果。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““Everyone assumed there were simpler explanations like failure to encode or forgetting, but this very cool study shows that working memory errors come from a previously unknown source,” says Earl Miller at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (麻省理工学院的厄尔·米勒说：“每个人都认为有更简单的解释，比如编码失败或遗忘，但这项非常酷的研究表明，工作记忆错误来自一个以前未知的来源。”)”可推知，厄尔·米勒对研究发现的态度是积极欣赏的。故选B。
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。
Ensuring that your home is as energy-efficient as it can possibly be is essential. Take the steps listed below, and you’ll be living in an energy-efficient home in no time.
___16___ To stop it in its tracks, you must invest in having your house insulated (隔热的). Taking such action may demand some cost in advance, but it will be sure to save you over 100 a year when it comes to your energy bills.
The old boilers (锅炉) are not as energy-efficient as the very latest models in this field. ___17___ By investing in a top of the line boiler, you’ll no doubt tap into a number of savings. What’s more, making this kind of investment will also be sure to lower your home’s carbon emissions.
Only when you know how much energy you use can you take action to be less wasteful and more resourceful in this instance. ___18___ To assist you in taking on this extremely important challenge, you might want to consider fitting an energy monitor in your home. ___19___ But if you’re lucky, your electricity provider will give you one for free. This monitor will provide you and your family with constant updates on the amount of energy you are using on a day-to-day basis.
With just twelve years (now seven years) to go until climate change alters earth forever, now is the time for you to play your part in protecting the planet that you live in. ___20___
A. The investment demanded in this instance is significant.
B. Taking such action will help you adapt to climate change.
C. Generally, this type of device will cost between 25 and 40.
D. It means you should try to keep track of energy consumption.
E. By putting the above advice into practice, you’ll be green soon.
F. Most of your home’s wasted energy will escape through your roof.
G. It might be high time to update yours if you haven’t done so for years.
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. D 19. C 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲怎样让家变得更加节能。
【16题详解】
由下文“To stop it in its tracks, you must invest in having your house insulated(隔热的). (为了在它的路径上阻止它，你必须投资让房子隔热)”可知，这里指需要阻止房内热量外流。F项Most of your home’s wasted energy will escape through your roof.(你家里浪费的大部分能源都会从屋顶逃逸出去)符合语境，下文it指代选项中的wasted energy。故选F项。
【17题详解】
由上文“The old boilers (锅炉) are not as energy-efficient as the very latest models in this field.(在这个领域，旧锅炉的能效不如最新型号)”可知，旧锅炉更耗能，G项It might be high time to update yours if you haven’t done so for years.(如果你已经多年没有更新自己的锅炉，现在可能是时候了)符合语境，其中for years与上文 old 对应，yours代指前文The old boilers，所以本句有承上作用。故选G项。
【18题详解】
由上文“Only when you know how much energy you use can you take action to be less wasteful and more resourceful in this instance. (只有当你知道自己消耗了多少能量时，你才能采取行动，减少浪费，在这种情况下更加随机应变的。)”可知，这里讲要了解自己用了多少能量。D项It means you should try to keep track of energy consumption.(这意味着你应该努力跟踪能源消耗情况)符合语境，其中 keep track of energy consumption与上文know how much energy you use 对应。有承上作用。故选D项。
【19题详解】
由下文“But if you’re lucky, your electricity provider will give you one for free. This monitor will provide you and your family with constant updates on the amount of energy you are using on a day-to-day basis.(但如果你幸运的话，你的电力供应商会免费给你一台。这款监控器将为你和你的家人提供日常能源消耗量的持续更新)”推知，空处指出监控的价格不是特别便宜，但如果运气好的话，电力供应商会免费提供。C项Generally, this type of device will cost between 25 and 40.(一般来说，这种设备的价格在25到40英镑之间)符合语境，其中 25 and 40与下文for free对应，都在讲花费在这设备上钱的问题，所以本句有启下作用。故选C项。
【20题详解】
由上文“With just twelve years (now seven years) to go until climate change alters earth forever, now is the time for you to play your part in protecting the planet that you live in. (离气候变化永远改变地球只有12年(现在是7年)了，现在是时候让你为保护你所居住的星球发挥你的作用了)”可知，作者号召读者保护地球，E项By putting the above advice into practice, you’ll be green soon.(把以上建议付诸实践，你很快就会变得更环保)符合语境，其中 the above advice指上面的建议，对上文有总结作用。故选E项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was the new teacher at school, and Clarissa, a fifth-grader, was messy. Clarissa saw no need for ___21___. “It’s my space!” was most often her ___22___ when requested by classmates. So the days went by and the ___23___ began to worsen.
“Clarissa, get your purse out of the doorway. I’m tired of tripping over it!” they’d say. I ___24___ she was beginning to keep herself away from her classmates. I had to find a ___25___.
One afternoon when I sat at my desk looking around the room, an idea sprang into my head. Standing near my desk was an old and ___26___ filing cabinet (柜). What if Clarissa had some space that was ___27___ her own
I began to work. I moved her desk and all her things near the cabinet. I selected some clean ___28___ and cut out a place card. On it I wrote, “Clarissa’s Space” and ___29___ it on top of the cabinet.
The next morning she came in the room ____30____, already arguing with a classmate. She ____31____ her new space almost immediately. Quietly she asked, “Is this mine ”
“It’s for your things if you feel like you need it,” I said ____32____, busying myself with papers on my desk.
Clarissa spent the rest of the year keeping her things together in her space. ____33____ was at hand in our classroom. A beaten-up old cabinet gave a gift to this child, the gift of ____34____ a different path for someone to walk who might be ____35____ in some way.
21. A. order B. discipline C. cooperation D. help
22. A. trouble B. chance C. response D. suggestion
23. A. management B. discussion C. learning D. situation
24. A. admitted B. remembered C. predicted D. realized
25. A. reason B. solution C. position D. target
26. A. simple B. empty C. clean D. open
27. A. uniquely B. naturally C. randomly D. possibly
28. A. wood B. cloth C. paper D. glass
29. A. spread B. hid C. threw D. set
30. A. in time B. as usual C. at once D. on purpose
31. A. checked B. cleared C. spotted D. ruined
32. A. casually B. angrily C. cautiously D. secretly
33. A. Silence B. Peace C. Freedom D. Fortune
34. A. choosing B. following C. creating D. showing
35. A. struggling B. waiting C. developing D. coming
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作为一名新老师的作者遇到了一个邋遢的学生Clarissa，她总是乱放东西，眼中没有秩序，和同学的关系很紧张。在意识到情况在恶化后，作者想出了一个解决办法，用一个文件柜打造出属于Clarissa的空间，让她放自己的东西，最终Clarissa改掉了乱放东西的习惯，班级恢复了平静。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Clarissa觉得不需要秩序。A. order秩序；B. discipline纪律；C. cooperation合作；D. help帮助。根据上文“Clarissa, a fifth-grader, was messy”可知，Clarissa很邋遢，会把东西乱放，因此是觉得不需要秩序。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“这是我的空间！”当同学们请求她时，她最常这样回答。A. trouble麻烦；B. chance机会；C. response回复；D. suggestion建议。根据上文“It’s my space!”可推知，面对同学们的请求，Clarissa经常用这句话作为回复。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：日子一天天过去，情况开始恶化。A. management管理；B. discussion讨论；C. learning学习；D. situation情况。根据上文““It’s my space!” was most often her ___2___ when requested by classmates.”可知，Clarissa并不理会同学们的请求，还是把东西弄得很乱，由此可知，这种同学之间不和谐的情况会恶化。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我意识到她开始疏远她的同学了。A. admitted承认；B. remembered记得；C. predicted预测；D. realized意识到。根据上文““Clarissa, get your purse out of the doorway. I’m tired of tripping over it!” they’d say.”可知，因为乱放东西，Clarissa和同学之间的关系更加紧张了，作者作为老师应该是从他们的对话中意识到了她在疏远同学。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我必须找到解决办法。A. reason原因；B. solution解决方法；C. position位置；D. target目标。根据下文作者用一个文件柜打造属于Clarissa的空间可推知，作者在寻找解决问题的方法。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在我桌子旁边的是一个又旧又空的文件柜。A. simple简单的；B. empty空的；C. clean干净的；D. open开放的。根据下文“It’s for your things if you feel like you need it”可知，作者把这个柜子给Clarissa放东西，因此是个空柜子。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：如果Clarissa有一些独属于她自己的空间呢？A. uniquely独特地；B. naturally自然地；C. randomly随机地；D. possibly可能地。根据下文“On it I wrote, “Clarissa’s Space””可知，作者把这个柜子变成“Clarissa的空间”，因此是让她有独属于自己的空间。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我选了一些干净的纸，剪了一张座位卡。A. wood木材；B. cloth布料；C. paper纸张；D. glass玻璃。根据下文“cut out a place card”可知，作者剪了一张座位卡，因此是选了干净的纸。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在上面写了“Clarissa的空间”，然后把它放在柜子顶上。A. spread传播；B. hid隐藏；C. threw扔；D. set摆放。根据下文“it on top of the cabinet”可推知，作者应该是把座位卡摆放在柜子顶上。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：第二天早上，她像往常一样走进教室，已经和一个同学争论起来了。A. in time及时地；B. as usual像往常一样；C. at once立刻地；D. on purpose故意地。根据下文“already arguing with a classmate”可知，Clarissa和同学争论，和上文描述的她和同学之间紧张的关系吻合，由此推知，她应该是像往常一样行事。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她立刻就发现了她的新空间。A. checked检查；B. cleared清理；C. spotted发现；D. ruined破坏。根据下文“Quietly she asked, “Is this mine ””可知，Clarissa询问作者那个空间是否属于自己，因此进入教室的她应该是立即发现了这个新空间。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：“如果你需要的话，这是给你放东西的。”我漫不经心地说，忙着处理桌上的文件。A. casually漫不经心地；B. angrily愤怒地；C. cautiously小心地；D. secretly秘密地。根据下文“busying myself with papers on my desk”可知，作者在回答问题的同时，还在做其他事，由此可知，作者表现出漫不经心的样子。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我们的教室里，气氛很平静。A. Silence沉默；B. Peace平静；C. Freedom自由；D. Fortune运气。根据上文“Clarissa spent the rest of the year keeping her things together in her space.”可知，Clarissa不再乱放东西了，因此她与同学之间的紧张关系应该结束了，教室里气氛变得平静。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个破旧的旧柜子给了这个孩子一份礼物，这份礼物为某个可能在某些方面挣扎的人创造了一条不同的道路。A. choosing选择；B. following跟随；C. creating创造；D. showing展示。根据下文“a different path for someone”可推知，旧柜子让Clarissa得以真地拥有属于自己的空间，这份礼物应该是给她这样的孩子创造了一条不同的道路，让她去走。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个破旧的旧柜子给了这个孩子一份礼物，这份礼物为某个可能在某些方面挣扎的人创造了一条不同的道路。A. struggling挣扎；B. waiting等待；C. developing发展；D. coming来临。根据上文描述的Clarissa很邋遢，东西乱放，和同学们争论，疏远同学可推知，作者作为老师认为她可能在某些方面有挣扎，面临着困难。故选A。
非选择题部分(共55分)
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。
When it comes to addictive foods and foods which are more than worthy of being spread all over social media, Chinese sugar painting deserves some time in the spotlight. Sugar painting is ___36___ conventional Chinese form of folk art. Hot liquid sugar is used ___37___ (create) two dimensional figures like small animals. Sugar art is pretty popular ___38___ children, but it’s beautiful enough to attract just about anyone.
Hot sugar is poured slowly in a thin line from a small spoon onto a flat surface(usually made of metal) and the outline of the figure ___39___ (draw) with a relatively thick stream of sugar. After the main outline is done, thinner ___40___ (support) strings of sugar are placed to support the outline and fill in the figure of the body in a ___41___ (combine) of swirls, zig-zags or other patterns. The whole design is held by a wooden stick.
Customers ___42___ (traditional) spin(旋转) an arrow on a wheel, which lands on a certain figure ___43___ (inspire) by nature or wildlife in forms like a dragon, fish, monkey, dog, bird or flower basket. This ancient Sichuan art form might not be as common as it once was, ___44___ it still has the power to interest tourists ___45___ come across talented street artists making these amazing creations.
【答案】36. a 37. to create
38. with 39. is drawn
40. supporting
41. combination
42. traditionally
43. inspired
44. but 45. who##that
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍传统艺术——糖画。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：糖画是中国传统的民间艺术形式。分析句子可知，这里表示“一个中国传统的民间艺术形式”，为泛指概念，应用不定冠词，且conventional为辅音音素开始的单词。故填a。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：热的液态糖被用来创造像小动物一样的二维图形。分析句子可知，这里考查be used to d sth表“被用来做某事”，为固定搭配。故填to create。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：糖艺术很受孩子们的欢迎，但它足够美丽，几乎可以吸引任何人。分析句子可知，这里表示be popular with sb表“受某人欢迎”，为固定搭配。故填with。
【39题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：热糖从一个小勺子里以细线慢慢倒在一个平坦表面上（通常由金属制成），用相对较浓的糖流画出图形的轮廓。分析句子可知，此空应填谓语动词，the outline of the figure与draw为被动关系，且由and前is poured可知，这里也应用一般现在时。故填is drawn。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意：主轮廓完成后，放置更薄的糖支撑线来支撑轮廓，并以漩涡、Z字形或其他图案的组合填充身体的形状。分析句子可知，此空应填形容词作定语，修饰后面名词，supporting表“支撑的”，为形容词，符合句意。故填supporting。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意：主轮廓完成后，放置更薄的糖支撑线来支撑轮廓，并以漩涡、Z字形或其他图案的组合填充身体的形状。分析句子可知，冠词a后面应填可数名词单数形式。故填combination。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意：传统上，顾客在轮子上旋转箭头，箭头落在某个受自然或野生动物启发的物体上，形状如龙、鱼、猴子、狗、鸟或花篮。分析句子可知，此空应填副词作状语，修饰后面动词。故填traditionally。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：传统上，顾客在轮子上旋转箭头，箭头落在某个受自然或野生动物启发的物体上，形状如龙、鱼、猴子、狗、鸟或花篮。分析句子可知，此空应填非谓语，a certain figure和inspire为被动关系，再由句意可知，此空应填过去分词作定语。故填inspired。
【44题详解】
考查连词。句意：这种古老的四川艺术形式可能不像以前那么常见了，但它仍然有力量吸引游客，因为他们遇到了才华横溢的街头艺术家，正在创作这些令人惊叹的作品。分析句子可知，此空前后两句为转折关系，所以这里应用并列连词but。故填but。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这种古老的四川艺术形式可能不像以前那么常见了，但它仍然有力量吸引游客，因为他们遇到了才华横溢的街头艺术家，正在创作这些令人惊叹的作品。分析句子可知，这里考查定语从句，先行词为 tourists，为人，在从句中作主语，所以这里应用关系代词who或者that。故填who或者that。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是校英语俱乐部负责人李华，你邀请到了英国环保专家 Smith 教授作主题为“Living in Harmony with Nature”的讲座。请你在讲座前简要发言，内容包括：
1. 相关介绍；
2. 注意事项。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
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【答案】Dear fellow students,
So privileged are we that today Professor Smith will deliver a lecture themed Living in Harmony with Nature for us. Therefore, please allow me to represent us students to express our heartfelt gratitude and warm welcome to him. During this lecture, not only will Professor Smith share with us how to cause less pollution to the world, but he will also lead us to live a greener life. Most importantly, while enjoying this lecture, we will surely have a brand-new understanding of our earth.
Moreover, everyone attending this lecture is required to listen carefully, take notes if necessary and positively follow his instructions as requested. Hopefully, we will have a pleasant time together.
That’s all. Thank you!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是校英语俱乐部负责人李华，你邀请到了Smith教授作主题为“Living in Harmony with Nature”的专题讲座。请你在讲座前简要发言。内容包括：相关介绍和注意事项。
【详解】1.词汇积累
代表：represent→be on behalf of
感谢：gratitude→appreciation
无疑地：surely→undoubtedly
此外：moreover →besides/what’s more
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Moreover, everyone attending this lecture is required to listen carefully, take notes if necessary and positively follow his instructions as requested.
拓展句：Moreover, everyone who attends this lecture is required to listen carefully, take notes if necessary and positively follow his instructions as requested.
【点睛】[高分句型1] So privileged are we that today Professor Smith will deliver a lecture themed Living in Harmony with Nature for us. (运用了部分倒装结构和过去分词短语作后置定语)
[高分句型2] Most importantly, while enjoying this lecture, we will surely have a brand-new understanding of our earth. (运用了状语从句的省略结构)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Mr. Mosop’s Chickens
Mr. Mosop had a lot of chickens. But Pili Pili was rare and precious. I remember the day he brought her back to the village. “Her name shall be Pepper—Pili Pili,” he said, gently stroking (抚摸) her black-and-white feathers. He promised me, “Next time I get a chicken, you may choose a greater name.” Pili Pili was the pride of our village. But now she was missing. Everyone in the village joined in the search for her.
After school the next day, I ran all the way home. “Did they find Pili Pili ” I was out of breath. Mama sighed. “Yes, on the other side of the fence.” She nodded at the low fence of bushes that surrounded our village. Grace, my little sister, opened her eyes wide.“Ahyena (鼠狗) ATE Pili Pili! Only her FEATHERS are left!”
I ducked into our house. I took my notebook out of my bag as well as my most treasured possession: a box of markers. On a piece of paper I made a rough picture of our village and the smooth, blue hills all around it. Then I drew Pili Pili, the famous black-and-white chicken, standing strong and elegant. I was so busy drawing that I didn’t notice Grace had joined me on the floor. She was drawing something, pressing the tip of my purple marker flat.
“No, Grace!” I yelled, grabbing my marker. “What is that ”
“A hyena,” Grace said, and then ran outside to show Mr. Mosop her drawing. I followed.
The old man was weeding. He looked and. Grace ran over and threw her arms around his neck. “Did you cry ” Grace burst out. I rolled my eyes but Mr. Mosop laughed. “Me An old man, cry over a chicken ” He smiled softly as we handed him our pictures. “Thank you, girls.”
The following day when I came home from school, Grace met me at the door of our house. “Mr. Mosop hns gone to market to buy a new chicken!” She pulled at the sleeve (袖子) of my school uniform. “What do you think he will call it ”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
I suddenly remembered the promise Mr. Mosop had made.
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Mr. Mosop looked at me and asked, “Have you thought of a name ”
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【答案】
I suddenly remembered the promise Mr. Mosop had made . He promised that the next time he bought a chicken, he'd let me name it. I threw down my bag and ran to Mr. Mosop’s house. I heard my sister running after me and asking, “Where are you going ” But I didn’t stop to answer her. I ran to Mr. Mosop’s house all the way.
Mr. Mosop looked at me and asked, “Have you thought of a name ” I was a little breathless. I smiled happily when I heard Mr. Mosop say this. I knew Mr. Mosop was a man of his word. I replied, “Yes, I came up with the name after we lost Pili Pili.” When I saw the chicken Mr. Mosop had just bought, I was even more convinced that the name I had given to the chicken was great. I said, “How about it’s called Fire Phoenix Isn’t that what it looks like It has such a beautiful comb, such a strong body, and a loud crow.” Upon hearing my explanation, Mr. Mosop laughed and gave a thumbs-up. How happy I was!
【解析】
【导语】本文以一只鸡为线索展开，讲述了Mr. Mosop买了一只鸡，起名为Pili Pili，大家都很喜欢这只独特的鸡，可是后来这只鸡被鼠狗吃掉了。后来，得知Mr. Mosop又买了一只鸡，作者想起Mr. Mosop曾经承诺让作者给下一只鸡起名字的事，然后去找Mr. Mosop，给新买的鸡起名字。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我突然想起了莫索普先生的承诺。”可知，第一段可描写作者想起Mr. Mosop承诺让作者给鸡起名字的事情，然后去找Mr. Mosop。
②由第二段首句内容“莫索普先生看着我问道:“你想好名字了吗？””可知，第二段可描写作者和Mr. Mosop商量给新买的鸡起名字的经过。
2.续写线索：想起承诺——去找Mr. Mosop——见到新买的鸡——给鸡起名字——Mr. Mosop的反应和作者的心情
3.词汇激活
行为类
承诺：promise/commit
扔下： throw down/cast down
喘不过气来：breathless/out of breath
情绪类
确信的：convinced / confident / sure
开心的：happy/ delighted
【点睛】
【高分句型1】 He promised that the next time he bought a chicken, he’d let me name it.（运用了that引导的宾语从句和 the next time引导的时间状语从句）
【高分句型2】 When I saw the chicken Mr. Mosop had just bought, I was even more convinced that the name I had given to the chicken was great. （运用了when引导的时间状语从句，省略that/which的定语从句和that引导的宾语从句）2023年高三教学测试(2023.12)
英语试题卷
考生须知：
1. 全卷分选择题、非选择题和答题纸三部分，试题卷12页，答题纸2页，满分为 150分，考试时间为 120分钟。
2. 本卷全部答案必须做在答题纸的相应位置上，做在试题卷上无效。
3. 请用黑墨水签字笔将考生个人相关信息填写在答题纸的相应位置上。
选择题部分(共95分)
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纸上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers
A. Students. B. Teachers. C. Officials.
2. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Pleased. B. Surprised. C. Grateful.
3. What happened to Larry last night
A. He fell into water. B. He couldn’t find his hotel. C. He was caught in the rain.
4. What are the speakers probably talking about
A. A movie. B. A concert. C. An opera.
5. When does the second show start
A. At 7:00. B. At 9:00. C. At 9:10.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman going to do on Saturday afternoon
A. Visit a festival. B. Take a part-time job. C. Meet her friends.
7. Where are the speakers probably now
A. In a factory. B. In n company. C. In a supermarket.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the membership card recommended
A. The card is free of charge. B. Members can enjoy n discount.
C. Promotion updates will be offered.
9. How much is left on the woman’s gilt card
A. 7.30. B. 27.18. C. 34.48.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What job does the woman apply for
A. Cooking meals. B. Doing housework. C. Looking after kids.
11. How many hours will the woman work a week
A. 10 hours. B. 25 hours. C. 40 hours.
12. What can we learn about the woman from the conversation
A. The man is satisfied with her. B. She has several children to raise.
C. She will get other benefits besides pay.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When is the woman supposed to hand in her essay
A. By this Saturday. B. By next Monday. C. By next Friday.
14. Why is the woman behind with her writing class
A. She was ill for a week. B. The course is too difficult. C. She is preparing for a performance.
15. What does the man think of his college life
A. Busy. B. Colorful. C. Boring.
16. What does the woman want to do on the 28th
A. See an exhibition. B. Watch a play. C. Attend a party.
听第10尺材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What kind of place is Older field.
A. A deserted train station. B. A tourist area. C. An off field.
18 What can tourists see right beside the track
A. Desert plant. B. Tires. C. Animals.
19. What do we know about the bridge
A. I t is dangerous. B. It is never a deep river. C. It is made of wood.
20. Where can tourists get drinks
A. From a store. B. From the speaker. C. From a machine.
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
Going away for your mini break Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the leave.
ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals, 59.38
Whether you’re off on a city break or exploring beaches, chances are you’re getting your steps in this holiday, which will be hard going on your feet. These ECCO sandals are specially designed and most comfortable when hiking, with an EVA footbed and ECCOFLUIDFORM design offering extra cushioning (减震) and flexibility.
Kindle(2022 release), 84.99
Every travelling bookworm’s best friend is now smaller and lighter, at just six inches screen width. With 16GB storage, you can download thousands of books to keep you busy on any long holiday journeys, and the battery life now lasts up to six weeks on one single charge, but may vary depending on use.
PowerAdd Portable(便携式的)Charger Power Bank, 15.99
Portable chargers have gained popularity recently, but this one is genuinely pocket-sized without any loss of the charging power. The power bank itself can be fully charged within a speedy two hours, and delivers roughly two charges for an iPhone 15. At10.5cm length, and 99g weight, you can easily slip this into your bag without feeling weighed down.
Lixada Sling Chest Bang, 29.99
Give yourself some extra pence of mind with this anti-theft crossbody bag, which helps you keep your valuables secure and within easy reach. The chest bag has an extreme slim design at less than half an inc h thick, which makes it lightweight and easy to fit under your clothes.
1. What is an advantage of ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals
A Reasonable price. B. Light weight.
C. Great comfort. D. Maximum security.
2. Which product best suits people with low battery anxiety
A. ECCO Offroad Attletic Sandals. B. Kindle(2022 release).
C. PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank. D. Lixada Sling Chest Bag.
3. Who will be more interested in the text
A. Holiday makers. B. Bag lovers. C. Nature explorers. D. Electronics enthusiasts.
B
Rachel Maclean’s toy shop on Ayr high street appears like any other in a town centre at first sight. Step inside and you will notice that familiar promotional entreaties (恳求) are backwards: Don’t Buy Me, Nothing Must Go. Everything is upside down and nothing is for sale.
Matilda Coleman, six, picked up one of the toys—a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Disney princess(公主), and turned her upside down. Underneath the skirt was a pale-faced witchy (女巫的) version. The girl liked it, and then was confused that the toy wasn’t available to buy. Maclean’s work playfully breaks the grasp that consumer culture has on modern minds.
“What art can do best is to make you look at things that you’re very used to in a different way,” said Maclean (b.1987), a Glasgow-based multi-media artist who has rapidly established herself as one of the most distinctive voices in the UK. “Sadly the decline of our city centres is something that is common these days, so I want to bring people into a space where they can reflect on it in a fun way.”
“When the shop first opened, everyone was interested in finding out what it was,” said Parker, a local teenager. “It has lots of different themes about identity, consumerism, capitalism, but they are silent messages and everyone has different thoughts about it.”
Maclean has taken over this former butcher’s shop in Ayr as part of Jupiter Plus, a new arts and education initiative, which aims to reluyenate empty high street shops in towns and cities in Scotland with free art exbibitions and workshops for young people. People’s immediate joy at seeing something happening in here is abivious and it drives conversations about how they remember the high street and how the space could be used again.
4. Why is Matilda Coleman mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To illustrate consumer culture. B. To show the girl’s passion for toys.
C. To erase doubts about Maclean’s work. D. To highlight the features of Maclean’s shop.
5. How does the author develop paragraph 3 and paragraph 4
A. By giving examples. B. By using quotes.
C. By making comparisons. D. By sharing experiences.
6. What does the underlined word “rejuvenate” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Expand. B. Refresh. C. Replace. D. Surround.
7. What can we infer about Maclean
A. She has a creative mind. B. She respects others’opinions.
C. She makes profits in a different way. D. She draws public attention to education.
C
It was a quiet morning in the library, and we librarians were enjoying a rather loud chat. Suddenly, a patron (常客) marched up to us, gave us an annoyed “Shush!” and went back to her seat. How strange for a group of librarians to be shushed by a patron! Shouldn’t it be the other way around
Well, it’s complicated. If you’re like me, a middle-aged woman, you probably remember libraries as places of silent reading. These days, however, libraries are more like active community centers.
In the past, most libraries didn’t focus much on programs for kids whose age made it impossible for them to be quiet on demand. But growing knowledge about the importance of kids and teens learning through hands-on experiences has since caused a sea change in how libraries connect with young readers. Now libraries begin offering interactive programs for kids, including crafts, board games, and story times. These types of programs certainly aren’t designed to be silent.
Along with more programs for ever-younger children, technology today has played a part in the transformation of libraries into places where both kids and adults can use computers, make something on a 3D printer and more. In addition, many libraries now offer programs for adults, who can participate in in book discussion, learn calligraphy, and even take college classes.
Of course, libraries still need peaceful phones. These days, many libraries have glassed-off study rooms or quiet areas. They are also less noisy in the early afternoons, after morning children’s programs and before the after-school kid crowd arrive.
It’s clear to me now that on the day my colleagues and I were shushed by a patron, we should have been using our “library voices” as we talked. Still, it’s unlikely that libraries will ever return to the days when they were places of silence. There’s just too much fun and learning happening.
8. How did the author respond to the patron’s behavior
A. She approved of it. B. She was disappointed at it.
C. She hesitated about it. D. She was astonished at it.
9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The past and the present of libraries. B. The reason for the change of libraries.
C. The activities for young children in libraries. D. The connection between libraries and readers.
10. What can we learn about today’s libraries
A. They heavily depend on technology. B. They offer online programs for adults.
C. They still provide silent reading places. D. They care much about time arrangement.
11. What would be the best title for the text
A. Libraries Should be Loud B. Reading Can be Fun in Libraries
C. Libraries Make Learning Happen D. Library Programs Target Children
D
Have you ever forgotten items when trying to recall a shopping list Or dialed the wrong phone number when attempting to memorise one The brain mechanisms (机制) that cause us to draw a blank in such situations have now been identified
Our working memory keeps small pieces of information that are readily accessible for planning, understanding and solving problems. But it will have “swap errors”. For example, if we are shown a red square and n blue circle, and are then asked what colour the circle was, we might say red,
To understand why we make such errors, Jeff Johnston at Columbia University and his colleagues recorded the brain activity of two monkeys because a monkey’s working memory is very similar to humans.
The monkeys were shown two differently coloured squares, one above the other, for half a second. After a short delay, a black spot appeared in the same location as one of the squares, and then disappeared. The animals were trained to tell the colour of the square they were supposed to be remembering based on the spot’s location, by staring at the matching colour on a rotatable (可旋转的) wheel. When doing this for about 3 hours over multiple sessions, the monkeys performed the task correctly between 60 and 82 percent of the time, but occasionally made swap errors.
The research suggests that the brain responses linked to swap errors emerged before the animals decided which colour to report. They appeared to arise during “selection” when certain items stored in working memory are enhanced at the expense of others, rather than occurring as a result of them forgetting or a failure to correctly encode (编码) items in their working memory.
“Everyone assumed there were simpler explanations like failure to encode or forgetting, but this very cool study shows that working memory errors come from a previously unknown source,” says Earl Miller at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The team is planning further experiments to gain a better understanding of mechanisms underlying swap errors.
12. What is the function of working memory
A. To identify the errors in understanding. B. To reduce the occurrence of mind blanking.
C. To develop the way of distinguishing colours. D. To store information at the ready for mental use.
13. What were the monkeys tasked with in the research
A. Correcting their errors over multiple sessions. B. Playing a matching game on a rotatable wheel.
C. Reporting the colour of the square to memorize. D. Figuring out the exact position of the black spot.
14 What does the research suggest about swap errors
A. They are unusual brain responses. B. They show a tendency for forgetfulness.
C. They have an effect on working memory. D. They are the outcome of memory selection.
15. What is Earl Miller’s attitude towards the research finding
A. Unclear. B. Appreciative. C. Objective. D. Dismissive.
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。
Ensuring that your home is as energy-efficient as it can possibly be is essential. Take the steps listed below and you’ll be living in an energy-efficient home in no time.
___16___ To stop it in its tracks, you must invest in having your house insulated (隔热的). Taking such action may demand some cost in advance, but it will be sure to save you over 100 a year when it comes to your energy bills.
The old boilers (锅炉) are not as energy-efficient as the very latest models in this field. ___17___ By investing in a top of the line boiler, you’ll no doubt tap into a number of savings. What’s more, making this kind of investment will also be sure to lower your home’s carbon emissions.
Only when you know how much energy you use can you take action to be less wasteful and more resourceful in this instance. ___18___ To assist you in taking on this extremely important challenge, you might want to consider fitting an energy monitor in your home. ___19___ But if you’re lucky, your electricity provider will give you one for free. This monitor will provide you and your family with constant updates on the amount of energy you are using on a day-to-day basis.
With just twelve years (now seven years) to go until climate change alters earth forever, now is the time for you to play your part in protecting the planet that you live in. ___20___
A. The investment demanded in this instance is significant.
B. Taking such action will help you adapt to climate change.
C. Generally, this type of device will cost between 25 and 40.
D. It means you should try to keep track of energy consumption.
E. By putting the above advice into practice, you’ll be green soon.
F. Most of your home’s wasted energy will escape through your roof.
G. It might be high time to update yours if you haven’t done so for years.
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。
I was the new teacher at school, and Clarissa, a fifth-grader, was messy. Clarissa saw no need for ___21___. “It’s my space!” was most often her ___22___ when requested by classmates. So the days went by and the ___23___ began to worsen.
“Clarissa, get your purse out of the doorway. I’m tired of tripping over it!” they’d say. I ___24___ she was beginning to keep herself away from her classmates. I had to find a ___25___.
One afternoon when I sat at my desk looking around the room, an idea sprang into my head. Standing near my desk was an old and ___26___ filing cabinet (柜). What if Clarissa had some space that was ___27___ her own
I began to work. I moved her desk and all her things near the cabinet. I selected some clean ___28___ and cut out a place card. On it I wrote, “Clarissa’s Space” and ___29___ it on top of the cabinet.
The next morning she came in the room ____30____, already arguing with a classmate. She ____31____ her new space almost immediately. Quietly she asked, “Is this mine ”
“It’s for your things if you feel like you need it,” I said ____32____, busying myself with papers on my desk.
Clarissa spent the rest of the year keeping her things together in her space. ____33____ was at hand in our classroom. A beaten-up old cabinet gave a gift to this child, the gift of ____34____ a different path for someone to walk who might be ____35____ in some way.
21. A. order B. discipline C. cooperation D. help
22. A. trouble B. chance C. response D. suggestion
23. A. management B. discussion C. learning D. situation
24. A. admitted B. remembered C. predicted D. realized
25. A. reason B. solution C. position D. target
26. A. simple B. empty C. clean D. open
27. A. uniquely B. naturally C. randomly D. possibly
28. A. wood B. cloth C. paper D. glass
29. A. spread B. hid C. threw D. set
30. A. in time B. as usual C. at once D. on purpose
31. A. checked B. cleared C. spotted D. ruined
32. A. casually B. angrily C. cautiously D. secretly
33. A. Silence B. Peace C. Freedom D. Fortune
34. A. choosing B. following C. creating D. showing
35. A. struggling B. waiting C. developing D. coming
非选择题部分(共55分)
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。
When it comes to addictive foods and foods which are more than worthy of being spread all over social media, Chinese sugar painting deserves some time in the spotlight. Sugar painting is ___36___ conventional Chinese form of folk art. Hot liquid sugar is used ___37___ (create) two dimensional figures like small animals. Sugar art is pretty popular ___38___ children, but it’s beautiful enough to attract just about anyone.
Hot sugar is poured slowly in a thin line from a small spoon onto a flat surface(usually made of metal) and the outline of the figure ___39___ (draw) with a relatively thick stream of sugar. After the main outline is done, thinner ___40___ (support) strings of sugar are placed to support the outline and fill in the figure of the body in a ___41___ (combine) of swirls, zig-zags or other patterns. The whole design is held by a wooden stick.
Customers ___42___ (traditional) spin(旋转) an arrow on a wheel, which lands on a certain figure ___43___ (inspire) by nature or wildlife in forms like a dragon, fish, monkey, dog, bird or flower basket. This ancient Sichuan art form might not be as common as it once was, ___44___ it still has the power to interest tourists ___45___ come across talented street artists making these amazing creations.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是校英语俱乐部负责人李华，你邀请到了英国环保专家 Smith 教授作主题为“Living in Harmony with Nature”的讲座。请你在讲座前简要发言，内容包括：
1. 相关介绍；
2. 注意事项。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
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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。
Mr. Mosop’s Chickens
Mr. Mosop had a lot of chickens. But Pili Pili was rare and precious. I remember the day he brought her back to the village. “Her name shall be Pepper—Pili Pili,” he said, gently stroking (抚摸) her black-and-white feathers. He promised me, “Next time I get a chicken, you may choose a greater name.” Pili Pili was the pride of our village. But now she was missing. Everyone in the village joined in the search for her.
After school the next day, I ran all the way home. “Did they find Pili Pili ” I was out of breath. Mama sighed. “Yes, on the other side of the fence.” She nodded at the low fence of bushes that surrounded our village. Grace, my little sister, opened her eyes wide.“Ahyena (鼠狗) ATE Pili Pili! Only her FEATHERS are left!”
I ducked into our house. I took my notebook out of my bag as well as my most treasured possession: a box of markers. On a piece of paper I made a rough picture of our village and the smooth, blue hills all around it. Then I drew Pili Pili, the famous black-and-white chicken, standing strong and elegant. I was so busy drawing that I didn’t notice Grace had joined me on the floor. She was drawing something, pressing the tip of my purple marker flat.
“No, Grace!” I yelled, grabbing my marker. “What is that ”
“A hyena,” Grace said, and then ran outside to show Mr. Mosop her drawing. I followed.
The old man was weeding. He looked and. Grace ran over and threw her arms around his neck. “Did you cry ” Grace burst out. I rolled my eyes but Mr. Mosop laughed. “Me An old man, cry over a chicken ” He smiled softly as we handed him our pictures. “Thank you, girls.”
The following day when I came home from school, Grace met me at the door of our house. “Mr. Mosop hns gone to market to buy a new chicken!” She pulled at the sleeve (袖子) of my school uniform. “What do you think he will call it ”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
I suddenly remembered the promise Mr. Mosop had made.
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Mr. Mosop looked at me and asked, “Have you thought of a name ”
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