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宿州市十三所重点中学2023-2024年度第一学期期中质量检测
高二英语试卷
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What has Dennis decided to do
A. Live independently. B. Start a new company. C. Stay with his parents.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is probably the man
A. A director. B. A host. C. An actor.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
When will the electricity be on again tonight
A. At 7:00 pm. B. At 9:00 pm. C. At 10:00 pm.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Who did the man go camping with
A. Martin. B. Jenny. C. Phoebe.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How hungry they feel. B. Where they’ll have lunch. C. What food they want to order.
第二节(共 15 小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. Where does the man suggest going
A. The cinema. B. The circus. C. The amusement park.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Why will the speakers eat out tonight
A. They can’t cook at home. B. They don’t feel like cooking. C. They want to eat some different food.
9. What does the man want to eat
A. Mexican food. B. French food. C. Italian food.
10. How will the speakers go to the restaurant
A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bike.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What attracts Tom to watch Heartland probably
A. The touching plots. B. The exciting story. C. The peaceful lifestyle.
12. What does Tom think of his grandparents’ life
A. It’s tough. B. It’s simple. C. It’s boring.
13. Where does the woman live
A. In the city. B. In the town. C. In the countryside.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999
A. The convenient location. B. A famous Hollywood movie. C. Its first opening to the public.
15. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time
A. To develop it. B. To do research. C. To protect the natural life.
16. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now
A. 300. B. 2,000. C. 4,000
17. What will the speakers do next
A. Surf the Internet. B. Read some magazines. C. Book a holiday.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. When did Ava create her first book
A. At the age of 4. B. At the age of 5. C. At the age of 8.
19. What did Ava do for her new book
A. She collected money. B. She drew pictures for it. C. She searched for wise sayings.
20. How does Ava use the money getting from her new book
A Do charity. B. Support her family. C. Go on learning painting.
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
Four National Parks in California
Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park includes five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archaeological resources.
Death Valley National Park
In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley National Park a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Despite its frightening name, lush oases (绿洲) harbor tiny fish and provide shelters for wildlife and humans.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Located in the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers visitors the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history. The Park includes a magnificent fleet of historic ships, a Visitor Center, Maritime Museum, Maritime Research Center, and Aquatic Park Historic District.
Yosemite National Park
Not just a great valley, but a shrine (圣地) to human foresight. Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls when making a comparison to other national parks, and you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
21. What do Channel Islands National Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park have in common
A. They both have a visitor center.
B. They both provide outdoor and indoor activities.
C. They are both famous for their natural attractions for visitors.
D. They both have historic significance to California.
22. What is the most representative feature of Yosemite National Park
A. Typical extreme temperature. B. Deep valleys.
C. Spectacular waterfalls. D. Rich and unique plants.
23. Where can the text be found
A. A history book. B. A tourist magazine.
C. A novel. D. A biography.
B
A year after Walt Disney made history with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, its artists were struggling to find the right design for Bambi, the tale of a young deer. The film’s production team realized they needed a style that highlighted almost all of the leaves, flowers and mushrooms in their first feature-length animated(动画的)film.
Soon they got their inspiration from Tyrus Wong, whose work was on display as a new exhibit at New York City’s Museum. In 1938, the Walt Disney Studio hired him to draw the frames between the main drawings of the animators. After reading the story of Bambi, he saw an opportunity to break out of his humdrum job. He said to himself “This is all outdoor scenery. And I’m a landscape painter. This will be great!”
Inspired by Chinese landscape paintings, he used watercolor and pastels(蜡笔)to make sketches that bring the feeling of forest scenes with simple strokes of color and special attention to light and shadow. Wong’s sketches attracted Disney and became the guide for Bambi’s background artists, who were later trained to imitate his style. “His expression was a great leap forward for the medium,” writes John Lasseter, the chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. “Where other films were literal, Bambi was expressive and emotional.” In 2001,Wong was named “Disney Legend”, and he received the recognition as the true lead artist.
He pursued art all his life and still made art during his retirement, including toy animals from recycled materials and handmade kites that he regularly flew off the Santa Monica Pier in California. “People admire his works because of Bambi, but Bambi was just a really small part of his life,” says his youngest daughter. “He considers himself not a great artist but a lucky artist, who was at the right place at the right time.”
24. Why did Walt Disney’s artists notice Tyrus Wong
A. He was good at drawing cartoon characters.
B. He won a prize at a museum in New York.
C. His style was suitable for the animated film Bambi.
D. His work could be used to advertise Walt Disney’s films
25. What does John Lasseter think of Tyrus Wong’s paintings
A. They were literal and detailed.
B. They conveyed thoughts effectively.
C. They showed the legend of Walt Disney.
D. They displayed the progress of the medium.
26. What can we learn about Tyrus Wong from the last paragraph
A. He was devoted to art during his lifetime.
B. He had been busy his whole life.
C. He gave up art after retirement.
D. He liked to purchase toys and kites.
27. How does the author introduce Tyrus Wong
A. By analyzing cause and effect.
B. By making comparisons.
C. By following time order.
D. By listing examples.
C
Young children often benefit from the structure and routine of a traditional classroom setting. On the other hand, older students may find that they learn better when given the freedom to explore material at their own pace. In order to provide the full benefit of online learning, educators must be aware of the needs of their students and therefore tailor their instruction.
As anyone who has tried to learn from videos knows, it can be difficult to search, obtain, and sum up important information. In response to this, Hari Subramonyam, a research professor, and his two colleagues, have developed a new app called VideoSticker which uses artificial intelligence (AI).
The app uses AI to automatically identify and trim (整理) objects out of video lessons and place them into a note-taking area. In addition to capturing images, VideoSticker also pulls in key text, joining it with the imagery. This way, students can easily handle images and text and add those elements in their own explanations. As a result, the app turns the passive experience of watching a video into an active one with lots of enthusiasm and determination, which helps students to better engage with the material and remember the information.
The test of VideoSticker’s effectiveness was conducted with 10 graduate and undergraduate students. During the test, the students completed a 75- to 90-minute note-taking session of a biology class. The researchers reported positive feedback from participants, with particular praise to VideoSticker’s flexibility in navigating between notes and video content. Next up, the team will partner with other educators to further evaluate and improve VideoSticker before making the tool fully available commercially.
With more and more people turning to videos for educational content, apps like VideoSticker could help to make the learning process easier and more efficient. Other education-based innovations we have spotted recently include an app that lets students upload maths problems through their phones, as well as a platform for students with learning differences and a tool that identifies struggling readers sooner.
28. Which of the following has the similar meaning to the underlined word in Paragraph 1
A. teach B. satisfy C. create D. adapt
29. How do students feel when learning on VideoSticker
A. Thoughtful and focused. B. Energetic and involved.
C Helpful and encouraged. D. Confident and determined
30. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. More burden is laid on students.
B. More practice bases are to be developed.
C. More education innovation come into being.
D. More people begin to make education videos.
31. What’s the main idea of the text
A. An available method makes students improve study efficiency.
B. An AI tool makes it easy for students to take notes from videos.
C. An advanced app makes students interact well with the teachers.
D. A piece of important information makes students benefit from education.
D
The government of Singapore has created a highly developed system that turns wastewater into drinking water. The system involves a network of tunnels and high technology treatment centers.
The system helps reduce ocean pollution, as only a small amount of the treated water is sent into the sea. The United Nations estimates that 80 percent of the world’s wastewater flows back into the oceans without being treated or reused.
Singapore has few natural water sources. The island nation has long had to depend mostly on supplies from neighboring Malaysia.
Low Pei Chin, an expert, told reporters, “Singapore lacks natural resources, and it is limited in space, which is why we are always looking for ways to explore water sources and stretch our water supply. One major plan is to collect every drop and reuse endlessly.”
Parts of the water treatment center are underground. Wastewater enters the center through a 48- kilometer tunnel that is linked to sewers. The center contains a large system of steel pipes, tubes, tanks, cleaning systems and other machinery. It can treat up to 900 million liters of wastewater a day.
In one building, a network of air flow systems has been put in place to keep the air smelling as fresh as possible. Waste that arrives at the plant goes through a cleaning process before powerful pumps send it flowing to areas above ground for more treatment. There, the treated water receives additional cleaning. Bacteria and viruses are removed through highly developed cleaning processes and then disinfected with ultraviolet radiation (紫外线).
Singapore is also in the process of expanding its recycling system. The country will add another underground tunnel and a major water treatment center to serve the western half of the island. Officials expect work on the center to be completed by 2025. By the time the expansion is finished, Singapore will have spent about $7.4 billion on its water treatment systems.
32. What can we infer from the second paragraph
A. The world’s oceans are polluted by wastewater.
B. Only a small amount of the treated water is suitable to drink.
C. Wastewater is usually treated before being sent into the oceans.
D. 80 percent of the water in the oceans can be used as drinking water.
33. What can we know from the passage
A. Singapore plans to get help from Malaysia.
B. The wastewater is cleaned underground in the whole process.
C. 900 million liters of wastewater can be cleaned in the center a day.
D. The recycled water enters the sea through a highly developed system.
34. How are bacteria and viruses of treated water removed
A. Purifying water by itself.
B. Through a special kind of chemical.
C. With ultraviolet radiation.
D. Through cleaning processes and disinfection.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. Singapore turns wastewater into drinking water.
B. Collect and rescue: the future of Singapore.
C. The importance of sea water in Singapore.
D Water source protection matters.
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。
Planning a family vacation can be an exciting and fun experience. _____36_____. Therefore, with so many considerations, planning an enjoyable and stress-free vacation can be challenging. To help you out, this article has some useful tips.
Let Your Kids Plan the Process
By asking your children for their ideas, you can connect the vacation with their interests and preferences, making them feel more active in the planning process. _____37_____. This could include asking them about their favorite destinations, the activities they enjoy, and the experiences they would like to have while on vacation.
Choose Age-Appropriate Activities
When planning a family vacation, choosing age-appropriate activities for your children is important. _____38_____. These activities are generally more interactive and hands-on, which can help keep them engaged and entertained. Older children may be more interested in hiking, biking, or exploring a city or town. Consider what activities will challenge and excite them while being safe and appropriate for their age.
Bring Along Familiar Items
_____39_____. To help your children feel comfortable while away from home, consider bringing familiar items they enjoy, such as their favorite books, toys, games, or stuffed animals. These items can provide comfort and familiarity in an unfamiliar setting and help keep your children entertained during travel or downtime.
Make It Educational
When planning a family vacation, it’s important to consider ways to make the trip both fun and educational for your children. Add educational activities to your plan, such as visiting museums, national parks, or other historical sites. _____40_____.
A. So if you’re planning a road trip, packing snacks and meals can also be a great choice.
B. This can help your children stay active, burn off energy and enjoy the great outdoors.
C. However, it needs to be suitable for the interests and preferences of your children.
D. Activities like going to a water park can be a great choice for younger children.
E. One way is to ask them what they want to do and see on vacation.
F. By doing so, it can be a great way to learn while having fun.
G. Children can sometimes have trouble with new environments.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
About 15 years ago, Andrew McLindon, an entrepreneur, was riding his bike in Austin, Texas, when he thought about a friend’s 12-year-old son. The boy had never known the ____41____ of biking because he suffered from hydrocephalus, a disease in the brain that often causes ____42____ disturbances.
When he got home, McLindon, now 60, went online and found a three-wheel bike with a seat belt, ____43____ for a child with balance issues. Soon the boy was ____44____ around the street with his peers, having fun and getting exercise. “ Seeing his ____45____ with other kids,” McLindon says. “I’ll never forget the ____46____ on his face.”
That smile ____47____ the McLindon Family Foundation. Funded by donations, the group works with pediatric rehab clinics to find children who can ____48____ from owning an adaptive bike— and to help craft each bike to the ____49____ needs of the child. For kids ____50____ enough to get one, they’re a life changer.
“We worked with a 14-year-old who has spina bifida,” says McLindon. “She spent most days on the couch ____51____ TV. Soon after she got her bike, she was training for special-needs triathlons(三项全能运动). In a magazine ____52____， she said, “ I always knew there was an ____53____ in me.”
So far, the foundation has ____54____ 450 bikes, and that’s just the start. “I do a lot of things. I run a lot of companies,” McLindon says. “But getting these kids their bikes is the ____55____ important thing that I do.”
41. A. anxiety B. pride C. joy D. defeat
42. A. balance B. warning C. luxury D. accuracy
43. A. remarkable B. perfect C. alternative D. remote
44. A. driving B. removing C. pushing D. pedaling
45. A. interacting B. struggling C. swinging D. threatening
46 A. pain B. smile C. eagerness D. tiredness
47. A. launched B. displayed C. secured D. evaluated
48. A. graduate B. obtain C. benefit D. distinguish
49. A. average B. automatic C. efficient D. particular
50. A. lucky B. constant C. appealing D. determined
51. A. occupying B. watching C. reserving D. advocating
52. A. interview B. donation C. publication D. collection
53. A. coach B. teacher C. athlete D. judge
54. A. given away B. given in C. given up D. given off
55. A. entirely B. most C. barely D. slightly
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。
Featuring a dynamic story of the legendary dragon’s descendants, the 2023 Dragon Festival returned to Toronto with culture, food and new lion dance _____56_____(competition) two years after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The three-day festival from Sept 1 to 3 in Toronto’s Nathan Philips Square featured _____57_____ range of activities. Dragon and lion dances, acrobatics, Chinese folk music, waist drum dances, tai chi, martial arts on water and ethnic music _____58_____ (perform) by Canadian and Chinese artists.
“We hope the festival _____59_____ (far) demonstrates the important position of Chinese culture in Canada’s multiculturalism.” Zhang Jian chairman of the CACPA, said. “This vivid and interesting picture highlights the cross-culture value of the festival beyond national borders, and ____60____ (encourage) people to deeply explore the connections _____61_____ different countries and cultures.”
As a symbol in traditional Chinese Culture, the dragon symbolizes happiness and luck, ____62____ reflects the creative talents, wisdom and perseverance of Chinese descendants.
Visitors also tasted delicious Chinese and Asian street food, while ____63____ (watch) an improvised reflection water show presented by Chinese Canadian communities.
“The performing and shows are ____64____(amaze). I am impressed with the splendid 5,000 years history of China.” visitor James Taylor told China Daily. “From diverse culture presentations to delicious food, my family and I find all our favorites here,” Annie Kelly, ____65____ was accompanied by her husband and two children, said.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
66. 最近你们学校举办英语征文比赛，要求介绍进入高中一年多以来你参加过的一次社会实践活动，内容包括：
1. 活动内容；
2. 个人感受。
注意： 1.词数 80 左右； 2.题目已写好。
A Meaningful Activity
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下而材料，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。
As a single mother, I’ve never doubted my daughter Jane’s dream to be a singer on the stage. At an early age, she was crazy about singing. Whenever she had a chance, she would sing to her heart’s content. Her sweet and charming voice tended to get people around attracted to her songs.
Living in a small city, I took several odd jobs, determined to do everything in my power to support her. Soon after Jane attended school, her music teacher Mary noticed her talent by chance and volunteered to give her some guidance on how to sing. Jane practiced so hard that before long she made great progress in singing.
Unfortunately, one noon a year later, Jane was crossing the street when a careless driver knocked her down. She was rushed to hospital. When I hurried there, the doctor told me that my daughter would probably not stand on her own feet. I froze with shock, feeling as if I had been thrown into a dark world. Weak and dizzy, I was about to fall to the ground when someone took hold of me.
It was Mary, who got the news and raced here. She comforted me, saying firmly, “Grace, Jane needs you. You must stay calm and strong.” I nodded. Having calmed down, I entered the ward with Mary.
That night, Jane recovered her consciousness (知觉) and opened her eyes. Holding her hand, I said, “My dear, everything would be fine.” Mary comforted her gently, “I know you are a strong girl, Jane. Don’t worry. We’ll be standing by you.” I was heartbroken to see tears streaming down Jane’s cheeks.
After two months, we returned home from hospital. Her teachers and friends frequently visited her. Jane eventually accepted the fact that she would have to get around in a wheelchair. Never did she refer to the subject of singing again. I knew she was a nice and understanding girl, who was afraid that talking about her original dream would upset the two of us.
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。
One day, however, Mary came with good news.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When the host announced it was Jane’s turn, she was wheeled onto the stage.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________宿州市十三所重点中学2023-2024年度第一学期期中质量检测
高二英语试卷
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What has Dennis decided to do
A. Live independently. B. Start a new company. C. Stay with his parents.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Dennis, do you still live with your parents
M: No. I moved out last month. I’ve already decided to live on my own.
W: how can you afford the rent
M: I’ve been employed by a new company.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is probably the man
A. A director. B. A host. C. An actor.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Bradley, some audience said your acting in the movie is barely satisfactory. So what do you think of your performance
M: I’m not quite satisfied with it either. But it’s just my first movie. I’m sure I’ll do better next time.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
When will the electricity be on again tonight
A. At 7:00 pm. B. At 9:00 pm. C. At 10:00 pm.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: I heard there will be a power cut tonight.
W: Don’t worry. I’ve already bought some candles.
M: So when will it begin
W: It’ll begin at 7:00 pm and will last for three hours.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Who did the man go camping with
A. Martin. B. Jenny. C. Phoebe.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Did you have a good time during your camping
M: Just so-so. Phoebe had been called away by her boss before we set out. Jenny felt sick all the way. I had to send her to Martin’s to give her a physical checkup.
W: Oh! Maybe she got carsick.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How hungry they feel. B. Where they’ll have lunch. C. What food they want to order.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: I was thinking about ordering some takeout. Do you want to order a personal dish or share something bigger
W: I’ll just get a piece of beef and some vegetables. I had a late lunch, so I don’t have much of an appetite right now.
第二节(共 15 小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. Where does the man suggest going
A The cinema. B. The circus. C. The amusement park.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: It’s Children’s Day. Will we stay at home all day Why don’t we go to the amusement park
M: Oh, there’s always too much noise.
W: What about the circus
M: Circus Is it still in town
W: Yes, and you promised our son you’d take him there before it leaves.
M: The circus will be so crowded today. What about going to the cinema Peter likes watching movies.
W: That sounds good.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Why will the speakers eat out tonight
A. They can’t cook at home. B. They don’t feel like cooking. C. They want to eat some different food.
9. What does the man want to eat
A. Mexican food. B. French food. C. Italian food.
10. How will the speakers go to the restaurant
A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bike.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C
【解析】
【原文】W: The water supply of our building has been cut off. I haven’t stored any water for cooking today.
M: Then are you up for a restaurant meal tonight
W: I guess we have no choice but eat out. We could go to the Mexican restaurant around the corner of our street.
M: I’d like to try something different this time.
W: Then we can go the Italian restaurant or the French restaurant.
M: I prefer the latter.
W: It’s fine with me. The restaurant is a bit far. Will we drive or take a taxi there
M: Well, we’ve been a couch potato recently. I would rather ride shared bikes all the way there.
W: Ok, it’s up to you.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What attracts Tom to watch Heartland probably
A. The touching plots. B. The exciting story. C. The peaceful lifestyle.
12. What does Tom think of his grandparents’ life
A. It’s tough. B. It’s simple. C. It’s boring.
13. Where does the woman live
A. In the city. B. In the town. C. In the countryside.
【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Tom, what were you watching just now
M: I was watching a TV series Heartland. It’s about a family who lives on a ranch with horses and cattle.
W: Why did you watch such s series It must be very boring.
M: Well, it may sound boring to you, but I really love watching it. Though its story is neither exciting nor touching, it tells about the life that I truly want to live.
W: You mean you want to live a simple and peaceful life
M: Yes. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about living in the countryside like my grandparents . I can keep many animals and plants and then get safe, healthy food there. I can even slow my pace in the busy world, looking at the scenery around world and enjoying myself.
W: So do you want to move to the countryside
M: Yes. If you get tired of the city life someday, why not experience it for youeself
W: Well, I grew up here. Life here is so much more exciting.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999
A. The convenient location. B. A famous Hollywood movie. C. Its first opening to the public.
15. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time
A. To develop it. B. To do research. C. To protect the natural life.
16. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now
A. 300. B. 2,000. C. 4,000
17. What will the speakers do next
A. Surf the Internet. B. Read some magazines. C. Book a holiday.
【答案】14. B 15. C 16. A 17. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Dave, what about going to Maya Bay in Thailand for a holiday this year The magazine says it’s a very famous beach in the country.
M: I know that beach. It made headlines in 1999 when some people arrived there to film the famous Hollywood movie The Beach. Since then, tourists have flooded in this beach with as many as 4.000 visitors arriving on boats every day.
W: That’s really hard to believe.
M:Yes. Sadly, tourism ruined the natural life there. That is why the Tailband government closed the beach to tourists for about four years.
W: I didn’t know it was closed for about four years. So when did it reopen
M: It reopened in January 2022. Now there is a limit of 300 visitors per day.
W: Well, I think it’s a good decision.
M: I agree. Scientists there believe that beach is a natural resource they have to preserve. Actually there’re many other great beaches in Thailand. We don’t have to visit that one.
W: You’re right. But I don’t know any other beaches.
M: It’s easy. Let’s search for some information on websites and then make a decision.
W: Good idea.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. When did Ava create her first book
A. At the age of 4. B. At the age of 5. C. At the age of 8.
19. What did Ava do for her new book
A. She collected money. B. She drew pictures for it. C. She searched for wise sayings.
20. How does Ava use the money getting from her new book
A. Do charity. B. Support her family. C. Go on learning painting.
【答案】18. B 19. B 20. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Ava Milukas is a lovely 8-year-old girl who started to paint when she was 4 years old. She created her first of several books just one year after she started to paint. Her most recent book is titled Ava’s Guide to Having a Perfect Life. It contains several chapters, including “Your Home”, “Friends,” “Pets”, “Places” with the pictures she drew on every page, along with her handwritten text. In the “friends” chapter, she offers this wise advice,” you should always have friends that are caring, helpful and kind.” This soft-cover book is professionally self-published. 100% of the profits are donated to Ava’s choice of two non-profit organizations: A Wish Come True League. She serves as a positive role model for children and a reminder for us adults to recall our early childhood dreams. It’s never too late to try to make our dreams come true and make a difference in the world.
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
Four National Parks in California
Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park includes five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archaeological resources.
Death Valley National Park
In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley National Park a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Despite its frightening name, lush oases (绿洲) harbor tiny fish and provide shelters for wildlife and humans.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Located in the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers visitors the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history. The Park includes a magnificent fleet of historic ships, a Visitor Center, Maritime Museum, Maritime Research Center, and Aquatic Park Historic District.
Yosemite National Park
Not just a great valley, but a shrine (圣地) to human foresight. Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls when making a comparison to other national parks, and you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
21. What do Channel Islands National Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park have in common
A. They both have a visitor center.
B. They both provide outdoor and indoor activities.
C. They are both famous for their natural attractions for visitors.
D. They both have historic significance to California.
22. What is the most representative feature of Yosemite National Park
A. Typical extreme temperature. B. Deep valleys.
C. Spectacular waterfalls. D. Rich and unique plants.
23. Where can the text be found
A. A history book. B. A tourist magazine.
C. A novel. D. A biography.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了美国加州的四个国家公园的一些基本信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Channel Islands National Park中“Channel Islands National Park includes five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. (海峡群岛国家公园包括五个非凡的岛屿及其海洋环境，保存和保护着丰富的自然和文化资源。)”和San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park中“The Park includes a magnificent fleet of historic ships, a Visitor Center, Maritime Museum, Maritime Research Center, and Aquatic Park Historic District. (该公园包括一支由历史悠久的船只组成的宏伟船队、一个游客中心、海事博物馆、海事研究中心和水上公园历史区。)”可知，这两个公园的共同之处在于它们对加州都具有历史意义。故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls when making a comparison to other national parks, and you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, a vast wilderness area, and much more. (与其他国家公园相比，约塞米蒂国家公园最出名的是它的瀑布，你可以找到深深的山谷，广阔的草地，广阔的荒野地区等等。)”可知，约塞米蒂国家公园最具代表性的特色是其壮观的瀑布。故选C。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章标题“Four National Parks in California (加州的四个国家公园)”和文章的介绍可知，本文主要介绍了加州的四个国家公园，由此可知，我们最有可能在旅游杂志上阅读到这篇文章。故选B。
B
A year after Walt Disney made history with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, its artists were struggling to find the right design for Bambi, the tale of a young deer. The film’s production team realized they needed a style that highlighted almost all of the leaves, flowers and mushrooms in their first feature-length animated(动画的)film.
Soon they got their inspiration from Tyrus Wong, whose work was on display as a new exhibit at New York City’s Museum. In 1938, the Walt Disney Studio hired him to draw the frames between the main drawings of the animators. After reading the story of Bambi, he saw an opportunity to break out of his humdrum job. He said to himself “This is all outdoor scenery. And I’m a landscape painter. This will be great!”
Inspired by Chinese landscape paintings, he used watercolor and pastels(蜡笔)to make sketches that bring the feeling of forest scenes with simple strokes of color and special attention to light and shadow. Wong’s sketches attracted Disney and became the guide for Bambi’s background artists, who were later trained to imitate his style. “His expression was a great leap forward for the medium,” writes John Lasseter, the chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. “Where other films were literal, Bambi was expressive and emotional.” In 2001,Wong was named “Disney Legend”, and he received the recognition as the true lead artist.
He pursued art all his life and still made art during his retirement, including toy animals from recycled materials and handmade kites that he regularly flew off the Santa Monica Pier in California. “People admire his works because of Bambi, but Bambi was just a really small part of his life,” says his youngest daughter. “He considers himself not a great artist but a lucky artist, who was at the right place at the right time.”
24. Why did Walt Disney’s artists notice Tyrus Wong
A. He was good at drawing cartoon characters.
B. He won a prize at a museum in New York.
C. His style was suitable for the animated film Bambi.
D. His work could be used to advertise Walt Disney’s films
25. What does John Lasseter think of Tyrus Wong’s paintings
A. They were literal and detailed.
B. They conveyed thoughts effectively.
C. They showed the legend of Walt Disney.
D. They displayed the progress of the medium.
26. What can we learn about Tyrus Wong from the last paragraph
A. He was devoted to art during his lifetime.
B. He had been busy his whole life.
C. He gave up art after retirement.
D. He liked to purchase toys and kites.
27. How does the author introduce Tyrus Wong
A. By analyzing cause and effect.
B. By making comparisons.
C. By following time order.
D. By listing examples.
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. A 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了艺术家黄齐耀的绘画风格及其在迪士尼经典动画作品《小鹿斑比》中的重要贡献。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The film’s production team realized they needed a style that highlighted almost all of the leaves, flowers and mushrooms in their first feature-length animated(动画的)film. (电影的制作团队意识到，他们需要一种风格，在他们的第一部长篇动画电影中，突出几乎所有的叶子、花朵和蘑菇)”以及第二段“Soon they got their inspiration from Tyrus Wong, whose work was on display as a new exhibit at New York City’s Museum.(很快，他们就从Tyrus Wong那里得到了灵感，他的作品在纽约市博物馆(new York City’s Museum)作为新展览展出。)”可知，迪士尼的艺术家们注意到黄齐耀是因为黄齐耀的作品风格很适合《小鹿斑比》这部动画。故选C。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Wong’s sketches attracted Disney and became the guide for Bambi’s background artists, who were later trained to imitate his style. “His expression was a great leap forward for the medium,” writes John Lasseter, the chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. “Where other films were literal, Bambi was expressive and emotional.”(黄齐耀的作品吸引了迪士尼，并成为小鹿斑比背景艺术家的指导，他们后来接受了模仿他风格的培训。华特迪士尼和皮克斯动画工作室的首席创意官约翰·拉塞特写道:“他的表达方式是动画媒体的一大飞跃。”“其他电影都是文字化的，而小鹿斑比是富有表现力和情感的。)”可知，约翰·拉塞特认为黄齐耀的作品有效地传达了思想。故选B。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“He pursued art all his life and still made art during his retirement, including toy animals from recycled materials and handmade kites that he regularly flew off the Santa Monica Pier in California.(他一生都在追求艺术，退休后仍在创作艺术，包括用回收材料制作的玩具动物和他经常在加州圣莫尼卡码头放飞的手工风筝。)”可知，他一生致力于艺术。故选A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。通读文章并根据原文中的“A year after(一年后)”和“In 1938(在1938年)”以及“In 2001(在2001年)”等时间点，可推知，本文大体上是按照时间顺序介绍黄齐耀的。故选C。
C
Young children often benefit from the structure and routine of a traditional classroom setting. On the other hand, older students may find that they learn better when given the freedom to explore material at their own pace. In order to provide the full benefit of online learning, educators must be aware of the needs of their students and therefore tailor their instruction.
As anyone who has tried to learn from videos knows, it can be difficult to search, obtain, and sum up important information. In response to this, Hari Subramonyam, a research professor, and his two colleagues, have developed a new app called VideoSticker which uses artificial intelligence (AI).
The app uses AI to automatically identify and trim (整理) objects out of video lessons and place them into a note-taking area. In addition to capturing images, VideoSticker also pulls in key text, joining it with the imagery. This way, students can easily handle images and text and add those elements in their own explanations. As a result, the app turns the passive experience of watching a video into an active one with lots of enthusiasm and determination, which helps students to better engage with the material and remember the information.
The test of VideoSticker’s effectiveness was conducted with 10 graduate and undergraduate students. During the test, the students completed a 75- to 90-minute note-taking session of a biology class. The researchers reported positive feedback from participants, with particular praise to VideoSticker’s flexibility in navigating between notes and video content. Next up, the team will partner with other educators to further evaluate and improve VideoSticker before making the tool fully available commercially.
With more and more people turning to videos for educational content, apps like VideoSticker could help to make the learning process easier and more efficient. Other education-based innovations we have spotted recently include an app that lets students upload maths problems through their phones, as well as a platform for students with learning differences and a tool that identifies struggling readers sooner.
28. Which of the following has the similar meaning to the underlined word in Paragraph 1
A. teach B. satisfy C. create D. adapt
29. How do students feel when learning on VideoSticker
A. Thoughtful and focused. B. Energetic and involved.
C. Helpful and encouraged. D. Confident and determined
30. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. More burden is laid on students.
B. More practice bases are to be developed.
C. More education innovation come into being.
D. More people begin to make education videos.
31. What’s the main idea of the text
A. An available method makes students improve study efficiency.
B. An AI tool makes it easy for students to take notes from videos.
C. An advanced app makes students interact well with the teachers.
D. A piece of important information makes students benefit from education.
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. C 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一款可以帮助学生在视频学习中做笔记的人工智能应用程序。
【28题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“In order to provide the full benefit of online learning, educators must be aware of the needs of their students(为了提供在线学习的全部好处，教育者必须了解学生的需求)”可知，教育者了解学生的需求，是为了调整他们的教学。划线处和D项：adapt (调整)含义相近。故选D。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“As a result, the app turns the passive experience of watching a video into an active one with lots of enthusiasm and determination, which helps students to better engage with the material and remember the information.(因此，该应用程序将观看视频的被动体验变成了充满热情和决心的主动体验，这有助于学生更好地参与材料和记忆信息。)”可知，VideoSticker这款应用程序使学生们对学习过程更有热情和决心，也能使学生们更好地投入到所学材料中，由此推知，它可以让学生们精力更充沛，更投入。故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的最后一句“Other education-based innovations we have spotted recently include an app that lets students upload maths problems through their phones, as well as a platform for students with learning differences and a tool that identifies struggling readers sooner.(我们最近发现的其他基于教育的创新包括一个让学生通过手机上传数学问题的应用程序，以及一个为学习差异学生提供的平台，以及一个能更快识别阅读困难的工具。)”可推知，更多用于教育的创新正在涌现。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章主题段第二段“As anyone who has tried to learn from videos knows, it can be difficult to search, obtain, and sum up important information. In response to this, Hari Subramonyam, a research professor, and his two colleagues, have developed a new app called VideoSticker which uses artificial intelligence (AI).(任何试图从视频中学习的人都知道，搜索、获取和总结重要信息是很困难的。对此，研究教授Hari Subramonyam和他的两位同事开发了一款名为videoticker的新应用程序，该应用程序使用人工智能)”以及后文内容可知，文章主要介绍了一款可以帮助学生在视频学习中做笔记的人工智能应用程序 VideoSticker，由此可知B项：An AI tool makes it easy for students to take notes from videos. (一种人工智能工具可以让学生很容易地从视频中做笔记)最适合作为文章的标题。故选B。
D
The government of Singapore has created a highly developed system that turns wastewater into drinking water. The system involves a network of tunnels and high technology treatment centers.
The system helps reduce ocean pollution, as only a small amount of the treated water is sent into the sea. The United Nations estimates that 80 percent of the world’s wastewater flows back into the oceans without being treated or reused.
Singapore has few natural water sources. The island nation has long had to depend mostly on supplies from neighboring Malaysia.
Low Pei Chin, an expert, told reporters, “Singapore lacks natural resources, and it is limited in space, which is why we are always looking for ways to explore water sources and stretch our water supply. One major plan is to collect every drop and reuse endlessly.”
Parts of the water treatment center are underground. Wastewater enters the center through a 48- kilometer tunnel that is linked to sewers. The center contains a large system of steel pipes, tubes, tanks, cleaning systems and other machinery. It can treat up to 900 million liters of wastewater a day.
In one building, a network of air flow systems has been put in place to keep the air smelling as fresh as possible. Waste that arrives at the plant goes through a cleaning process before powerful pumps send it flowing to areas above ground for more treatment. There, the treated water receives additional cleaning. Bacteria and viruses are removed through highly developed cleaning processes and then disinfected with ultraviolet radiation (紫外线).
Singapore is also in the process of expanding its recycling system. The country will add another underground tunnel and a major water treatment center to serve the western half of the island. Officials expect work on the center to be completed by 2025. By the time the expansion is finished, Singapore will have spent about $7.4 billion on its water treatment systems.
32. What can we infer from the second paragraph
A. The world’s oceans are polluted by wastewater.
B. Only a small amount of the treated water is suitable to drink.
C. Wastewater is usually treated before being sent into the oceans.
D. 80 percent of the water in the oceans can be used as drinking water.
33. What can we know from the passage
A. Singapore plans to get help from Malaysia.
B. The wastewater is cleaned underground in the whole process.
C. 900 million liters of wastewater can be cleaned in the center a day.
D. The recycled water enters the sea through a highly developed system.
34. How are bacteria and viruses of treated water removed
A. Purifying water by itself.
B. Through a special kind of chemical.
C. With ultraviolet radiation.
D. Through cleaning processes and disinfection.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. Singapore turns wastewater into drinking water.
B. Collect and rescue: the future of Singapore.
C. The importance of sea water in Singapore.
D. Water source protection matters.
【答案】32. A 33. C 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了新加坡的废水转变饮用水的清洁系统。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The system helps reduce ocean pollution, as only a small amount of the treated water is sent into the sea. The United Nations estimates that 80 percent of the world’s wastewater flows back into the oceans without being treated or reused. (该系统有助于减少海洋污染，因为只有少量处理过的水被排入大海。联合国估计，世界上80%的废水未经处理或再利用就流入海洋)”可知，世界上80%的废水未经处理或再利用就流入海洋；由此推知，全世界的海洋会被废水污染。故选A。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第五段“The center contains a large system of steel pipes, tubes, tanks, cleaning systems and other machinery. It can treat up to 900 million liters of wastewater a day.(该中心包含一个大型系统的钢管，管道，储罐，清洗系统和其他机械。它每天可以处理多达9亿升的废水)”可知，该中心每天可处理9亿升废水。故选C。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“Bacteria and viruses are removed through highly developed cleaning processes and then disinfected with ultraviolet radiation(紫外线). (细菌和病毒通过高度发达的清洁过程去除，然后用紫外线辐射消毒)”可知，通过清洗和消毒去除处理过的水中的细菌和病毒。故选D。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“The government of Singapore has created a highly developed system that turns wastewater into drinking water. The system involves a network of tunnels and high technology treatment centers. (新加坡政府建立了一个高度发达的系统，可以将废水转化为饮用水。该系统包括隧道网络和高科技治疗中心)”以及后文介绍可知，文章主要讲述了新加坡政府建立了一个高度发达的系统来将废水转化为饮用水。A项“新加坡将废水转化为饮用水”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选A。
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。
Planning a family vacation can be an exciting and fun experience. _____36_____. Therefore, with so many considerations, planning an enjoyable and stress-free vacation can be challenging. To help you out, this article has some useful tips.
Let Your Kids Plan the Process
By asking your children for their ideas, you can connect the vacation with their interests and preferences, making them feel more active in the planning process. _____37_____. This could include asking them about their favorite destinations, the activities they enjoy, and the experiences they would like to have while on vacation.
Choose Age-Appropriate Activities
When planning a family vacation, choosing age-appropriate activities for your children is important. _____38_____. These activities are generally more interactive and hands-on, which can help keep them engaged and entertained. Older children may be more interested in hiking, biking, or exploring a city or town. Consider what activities will challenge and excite them while being safe and appropriate for their age.
Bring Along Familiar Items
_____39_____. To help your children feel comfortable while away from home, consider bringing familiar items they enjoy, such as their favorite books, toys, games, or stuffed animals. These items can provide comfort and familiarity in an unfamiliar setting and help keep your children entertained during travel or downtime.
Make It Educational
When planning a family vacation, it’s important to consider ways to make the trip both fun and educational for your children. Add educational activities to your plan, such as visiting museums, national parks, or other historical sites. _____40_____.
A. So if you’re planning a road trip, packing snacks and meals can also be a great choice.
B. This can help your children stay active, burn off energy and enjoy the great outdoors.
C. However, it needs to be suitable for the interests and preferences of your children.
D. Activities like going to a water park can be a great choice for younger children.
E. One way is to ask them what they want to do and see on vacation.
F. By doing so, it can be a great way to learn while having fun.
G. Children can sometimes have trouble with new environments.
【答案】36. C 37. E 38. D 39. G 40. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了一些关于计划家庭旅行的有用的建议。
【36题详解】
根据空前“Planning a family vacation can be an exciting and fun experience (计划一个家庭旅行会是令人兴奋并好玩的经历)”可知计划家庭旅行会是令人兴奋的经历，根据空后“Therefore, with so many considerations, planning an enjoyable and stress-free vacation can be challenging (因此，在这么多考虑下，计划一个令人愉悦并没有压力的假期是有挑战的)”可知此处讲的是计划一个令人愉悦并没有压力的假期是有挑战的，空处承上启下，所以空处应提到某种挑战，选C However, it needs to be suitable for the interests and preferences of your children.(然而，它需要适合你的孩子的兴趣和喜好)指出挑战在于要适合孩子的兴趣和爱好，承接上文，引出下文，符合上下文语境。故选C项。
【37题详解】
根据该段小标题“Let Your Kids Plan the Process (让你的孩子计划这个过程)”可知本段要讲的是要让孩子参与计划，根据空后“This could include asking themabout their favorite destinations, the activities they enjoy, and the experiencesthey would like to have while on vacation.(这可以包括询问他们最喜欢的目的地，他们喜欢的活动，以及他们在度假时想要的经历)”可知此处列举的是孩子们在度假时喜欢做的事情，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲的是询问孩子们在度假时喜欢做的事情，E项One way is to ask them what they want to do and see on vacation.(一种方法是问他们假期想做什么，想看什么)符合上下文语境。故选E项。
【38题详解】
根据该段小标题“Choose Age-Appropriate Activities (选择适合年龄的活动)”，以及空前“When planning a family vacation, choosing age-appropriate activities for your children is important.(在计划家庭度假时，为孩子选择适合他们年龄的活动是很重要的。)”可知本段讲的是选择适合孩子的某种活动，根据空后“This activities are generallymore interactive and hands-on, which canhelp keep them engaged and entertained (这些活动通常更具有互动性，容易上手，这能帮助孩子保持专注和娱乐)”可知此处讲的是适合孩子的活动的特点，空处承上启下，所以空处应该列举类似的活动有哪些，D项Activities like going to a water park can be a great choice for younger children.(像去水上公园这样的活动对年幼的孩子来说是一个很好的选择。)列举了水上公园之类的适合孩子的活动，承接上文，引出下文，符合上下文语境。故选D项。
【39题详解】
根据该段小标题“Bring Along Familiar Items (带上熟悉的家庭物品)”可知本段讲的是外出游玩时应该带一些熟悉的家庭物品，根据空后“To help your children feel comfortable while away from home, consider bringing familiar items they enjoy, such as their favorite books, toys, games, or stuffed animals.(为了让你的孩子在离开家的时候感到舒适，考虑带一些他们喜欢的熟悉的东西，比如他们最喜欢的书、玩具、游戏或填充动物。)”可知此处列举了一些应该给孩子带的熟悉的东西，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲的是为什么要带上一些熟悉的家庭物品，G项Children can sometimes have trouble with new environments.(孩子们有时在新环境中会有困难。)指出原因，承接上文，引出下文，符合上下文语境。故选G项。
40题详解】
根据该段小标题“Make It Educational (使它有教育意义)”可知此处讲的是要让计划有教育意义，根据空前“Add educational activities to your plan, such as visiting museums, national parks, orother historical sites. (在你的计划中加入教育活动，例如参观博物馆，国家公园或其他历史遗址。)”可知此处列举的是一些有教育意义的活动，空处位于段末，应对前文进行总结，选项F By doing so, it can be a great way to learn while having fun.(通过这样做，它可以是一个很好的方式来学习，同时享受乐趣。)指出通过这么做，孩子在玩的同时也是一个很好的学习的方式，对前文进行总结，符合上下文语境。故选F项。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
About 15 years ago, Andrew McLindon, an entrepreneur, was riding his bike in Austin, Texas, when he thought about a friend’s 12-year-old son. The boy had never known the ____41____ of biking because he suffered from hydrocephalus, a disease in the brain that often causes ____42____ disturbances.
When he got home, McLindon, now 60, went online and found a three-wheel bike with a seat belt, ____43____ for a child with balance issues. Soon the boy was ____44____ around the street with his peers, having fun and getting exercise. “ Seeing his ____45____ with other kids,” McLindon says. “I’ll never forget the ____46____ on his face.”
That smile ____47____ the McLindon Family Foundation. Funded by donations, the group works with pediatric rehab clinics to find children who can ____48____ from owning an adaptive bike— and to help craft each bike to the ____49____ needs of the child. For kids ____50____ enough to get one, they’re a life changer.
“We worked with a 14-year-old who has spina bifida,” says McLindon. “She spent most days on the couch ____51____ TV. Soon after she got her bike, she was training for special-needs triathlons(三项全能运动). In a magazine ____52____， she said, “ I always knew there was an ____53____ in me.”
So far, the foundation has ____54____ 450 bikes, and that’s just the start. “I do a lot of things. I run a lot of companies,” McLindon says. “But getting these kids their bikes is the ____55____ important thing that I do.”
41. A. anxiety B. pride C. joy D. defeat
42. A. balance B. warning C. luxury D. accuracy
43. A. remarkable B. perfect C. alternative D. remote
44. A. driving B. removing C. pushing D. pedaling
45. A. interacting B. struggling C. swinging D. threatening
46. A. pain B. smile C. eagerness D. tiredness
47. A. launched B. displayed C. secured D. evaluated
48. A. graduate B. obtain C. benefit D. distinguish
49. A. average B. automatic C. efficient D. particular
50. A. lucky B. constant C. appealing D. determined
51. A. occupying B. watching C. reserving D. advocating
52 A. interview B. donation C. publication D. collection
53. A. coach B. teacher C. athlete D. judge
54. A. given away B. given in C. given up D. given off
55. A. entirely B. most C. barely D. slightly
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. A 53. C 54. A 55. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Andrew McLindon创办基金会为不能正常骑自行车的孩子捐赠特制自行车，让他们体验骑自行车的快乐并改变人生。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个男孩从未体验过骑车的乐趣，因为他患有脑积水，这是一种脑部疾病，经常会导致平衡障碍。A. anxiety焦虑；B. pride自豪；C. joy快乐；D. defeat打败。根据“because he suffered from hydrocephalus, a disease in the brain that often causes ____2____ disturbances.(因为他患有脑积水，这是一种脑部疾病，经常会导致平衡障碍)”可知，因为患有脑积水，这个男孩从未体验过骑车的乐趣。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意见上题解析。 A. balance平衡；B. warning警告；C. luxury奢华，华贵；D. accuracy准确性，精确性。根据后文“When he got home, McLindon, now 60, went online and found a three-wheel bike with a seat belt, ____3____ for a child with balance issues. (回到家后，现年60岁的麦克林登在网上找到了一辆带安全带的三轮自行车，非常适合有平衡问题的孩子。)”可知，男孩因为患有脑积水，经常会导致平衡障碍。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：回到家后，现年60岁的麦克林登在网上找到了一辆带安全带的三轮自行车，非常适合有平衡问题的孩子。A. remarkable引人注目的，非凡的；B. perfect完美的；C. alternative可替代的，备选的；D. remote边远的，偏僻的。根据“Soon the boy was ____4____ around the street with his peers, having fun and getting exercise. (很快，这个男孩就和他的同龄人一起在街上骑自行车，玩得开心，锻炼身体。)”可知，麦克林登找到的带安全带的三轮自行车，可以让男孩和他的同龄人一起在街上骑自行车，玩得开心，自行车非常适合有平衡问题的孩子。故选B。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很快，这个男孩就和他的同龄人一起在街上骑自行车，玩得开心，锻炼身体。A. driving开车；B. removing去除；C. pushing推，推动；D. pedaling踩踏板，骑自行车。根据上文“When he got home, McLindon, now 60, went online and found a three-wheel bike with a seat belt, ____3____ for a child with balance issues.(回到家后，现年60岁的麦克林登在网上找到了一辆带安全带的三轮自行车，非常适合有平衡问题的孩子。)”可知，这辆车子可以让男孩和他的同龄人一起在街上骑自行车。故选D。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到他和其他孩子的互动，麦克林登说。“我永远不会忘记他脸上的微笑。”A. interacting互动；B. struggling挣扎；C. swinging摆动；纵身跃向；D. threatening威胁，恐吓。根据“Soon the boy was ____4____ around the street with his peers, having fun and getting exercise. (很快，这个男孩就和他的同龄人一起在街上骑自行车，玩得开心，锻炼身体。)”可知，男孩和其他的孩子一起骑车互动。故选A。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意见上题解析。A. pain痛苦；B. smile微笑；C. eagerness渴望；D. tiredness疲劳；疲倦。根据“That smile ____7____ the McLindon Family Foundation. (这一微笑促进了麦克林顿家庭基金会的成立。)”可知，男孩玩的很开心，脸上露出了笑容。故选B。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一微笑促进了麦克林顿家庭基金会成立。A. launched启动，开始；B. displayed表现，展示；C. secured固定，系牢；D. evaluated评估。根据“McLindon says. “I’ll never forget the ____6____ on his face.”(麦克林登说。“我永远不会忘记他脸上的微笑。”)”以及“Funded by donations, the group works with pediatric rehab clinics to find children who can ____8____ from owning an adaptive bike (在捐款的资助下，该组织与儿童康复诊所合作，寻找可以从拥有适应性自行车中受益的孩子)”可知，自行车给男孩带来的快乐，促进了麦克林顿家庭基金会成立。故选A。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在捐款的资助下，该组织与儿童康复诊所合作，寻找可以从拥有适应性自行车中受益的孩子，并帮助制作每辆自行车，以满足孩子的特殊需求。A. graduate毕业；B. obtain获得；C. benefit好处，益处；D. distinguish使有别于；看清，认出。根据“and to help craft each bike to the ____9____ needs of the child (并帮助制作每辆自行车，以满足孩子的特殊需求。)”可知，该组织帮助制作每辆自行车，以满足孩子的特殊需求，让孩子受益，故选C。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意见上题解析。A. average普通的，平常的；B. automatic自动的；必然的；C. efficient生效的，效率高的；D. particular特定的，某一的。根据“and to help craft each bike (并帮助制作每辆自行车)”可知，该组织帮助制作每辆自行车，以满足孩子的特殊需求。故选D。
【50题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对于那些有幸得到一辆自行车的孩子来说，它们改变了他们的生活。A. lucky幸运的；B. constant不断的；C. appealing吸引人的，有感染力的；D. determined下定决心的，坚定的。根据“they’re a life changer.(他们改变了他们的生活。)”可知，自行车改变了他们的生活，对于他们来说是幸运的。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她大部分时间都在沙发上看电视。A. occupying占领；B. watching观看，守望；C. reserving保留；预约；D. advocating拥护。根据“a 14-year-old who has spina bifida, (一个14岁的脊柱裂患者)”可知，女孩由于是脊柱裂患者，大部分的时间都在沙发上看电视，故选B。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一次杂志采访中，她说:“我一直都知道我是一个运动员。”A. interview采访；B. donation捐赠；C. publication出版，发行；D. collection收集。根据“magazine (杂志)”可知，这是女孩在一次杂志采访中的谈话。故选A。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意见上题解析。A. coach教练；B. teacher教师；C. athlete运动员；D. judge裁判。根据上文“Soon after she got her bike, she was training for special-needs triathlons(三项全能运动). (在她有了自行车后不久，她就开始为特殊需要的铁人三项进行训练。)”可知，女孩在铁人三项中进行训练，她认为自己一直都知道自己是个运动员。故选C。
【54题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：到目前为止，该基金会已经送出了450辆自行车，而这仅仅是个开始。A. given away赠送；送出；B. given in屈服；C. given up放弃；D. given off散发，释放。根据“But getting these kids their bikes is the ____15____ important thing that I do.(但是让这些孩子拥有自行车是我做的最重要的事情。)”可知，该基金会送出自行车给有需求的孩子。故选A。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是让这些孩子拥有自行车是我做的最重要的事情。A. entirely完全地；B. most最多，最大；C. barely几乎不，几乎没有；D. slightly轻微地。根据“I do a lot of things. I run a lot of companies(我做很多事情。我经营着很多公司)”由but表示转折可知，做很多事情。麦克林登认为虽然他经营着很多公司，但是他认为让这些孩子拥有自行车是所做的最重要的事情。故选B。
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。
Featuring a dynamic story of the legendary dragon’s descendants, the 2023 Dragon Festival returned to Toronto with culture, food and new lion dance _____56_____(competition) two years after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The three-day festival from Sept 1 to 3 in Toronto’s Nathan Philips Square featured _____57_____ range of activities. Dragon and lion dances, acrobatics, Chinese folk music, waist drum dances, tai chi, martial arts on water and ethnic music _____58_____ (perform) by Canadian and Chinese artists.
“We hope the festival _____59_____ (far) demonstrates the important position of Chinese culture in Canada’s multiculturalism.” Zhang Jian, chairman of the CACPA, said. “This vivid and interesting picture highlights the cross-culture value of the festival beyond national borders, and ____60____ (encourage) people to deeply explore the connections _____61_____ different countries and cultures.”
As a symbol in traditional Chinese Culture, the dragon symbolizes happiness and luck, ____62____ reflects the creative talents, wisdom and perseverance of Chinese descendants.
Visitors also tasted delicious Chinese and Asian street food, while ____63____ (watch) an improvised reflection water show presented by Chinese Canadian communities.
“The performing and shows are ____64____(amaze). I am impressed with the splendid 5,000 years history of China.” visitor James Taylor told China Daily. “From diverse culture presentations to delicious food, my family and I find all our favorites here,” Annie Kelly, ____65____ was accompanied by her husband and two children, said.
【答案】petitions
57. a 58. were performed
59. further
60. encourages
61. between
62. and 63. watching
64. amazing
65. who
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了2023年以传说中的龙的后裔的动态故事为特色，带着文化、美食和新的舞狮在多伦多举办的端午节比赛，进一步展示中国文化在加拿大多元文化中的重要地位。
【56题详解】
考查名词。句意：在2019冠状病毒病(COVID-19)大流行两年后，2023年端午节以传说中的龙的后裔的动态故事为特色，带着文化、美食和新的舞狮比赛重返多伦多。设空处作介词的宾语，应用名词的形式，空前无限定词修饰，应用名词复数。故填competitions。
【57题详解】
考查冠词。句意：9月1日至3日，为期三天的节日在多伦多内森飞利浦广场举行，活动丰富多彩。a range of“一系列；一批”是固定短语。故填a。
【58题详解】
考查谓语动词和时态。句意：舞龙舞狮、杂技、中国民乐、腰鼓舞、太极、水上武术和民族音乐由中加两国艺术家表演。设空处在句中作谓语，和句子的主语之间为被动关系，根据时间状语“from Sept 1 to 3 (9月1日至3日)”可知，句子的时态为一般过去时，设空处应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语Chinese folk music, waist drum dances, tai chi, martial arts on water and ethnic music为复数，谓语动词用复数形式。故填were performed。
【59题详解】
考查形容词的比较级。句意：我们希望这个节日能进一步展示中国文化在加拿大多元文化中的重要地位。根据““This vivid and interesting picture highlights the cross-culture value of the festival beyond national borders, and ______5________ (encourage) people to deeply explore the connections ______6________different countries and cultures.”(这幅生动有趣的图片突出了节日超越国界的跨文化价值，并鼓励人们深入探索不同国家和文化之间的联系。)”可知，这个节日能进一步展示中国文化在加拿大多元文化中的重要地位，设空处应用比较级，此处为“进一步”应用further。故填further。
【60题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：这幅生动有趣的图片突出了节日超越国界的跨文化价值，并鼓励人们深入探索不同国家和文化之间的联系。设空处和空前的highlights并列作谓语，句子的时态为一般现在时，主语为This vivid and interesting picture，结合主谓一致，故填encourages。
【61题详解】
考查介词。句意见上题解析。between…and…在……和……之间。故填between。
【62题详解】
考查连词。句意：龙是中国传统文化中的一种象征，象征着幸福和幸运，体现了中国子孙的创造才能、智慧和毅力。设空处并列谓语动词symbolizes和reflects，表示“和，又，且”应用and。故填and。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：游客们还品尝了美味的中国和亚洲街头小吃，同时观看了加拿大华人社区即兴表演的倒影表演。设空处为状语从句的省略，原句为：while they are watching an improvised reflection water show presented by Chinese Canadian communities，当从句的主语和主句的主语一致且含有动词be时，可以省略从句的主语和be动词。故填watching。
【64题详解】
考查形容词。句意：表演和节目令人惊叹。设空处应用形容词作表语，表示事物的特征，应用-ing的形式。故填amazing。
【65题详解】
考查定语从句的引导词。句意：“从多样的文化展示到美味的食物，我和我的家人都在这里找到了我们最喜欢的东西，”安妮·凯利(Annie Kelly)说，她的丈夫和两个孩子也在她的陪同下。设空处引导非限制性的定语从句，先行词为Annie Kelly，从句缺少主语，应用关系代词who引导从句。故填who。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
66. 最近你们学校举办英语征文比赛，要求介绍进入高中一年多以来你参加过的一次社会实践活动，内容包括：
1. 活动内容；
2. 个人感受。
注意： 1.词数 80 左右； 2.题目已写好。
A Meaningful Activity
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【答案】A Meaningful Activity
Last weekend, my classmates and I took part in a meaningful activity to the nursing home. We gathered at the gate of the nursing home at 8:00 am, where we were divided into five groups to attend to the elderly. My assignment was to prepare some delicious food for the elderly. Besides, I also taught them how to use more functions of mobile phones, which was welcomed by them.
By participating in such a meaningful activity not only are my communicating skills enhanced but also I have a better understanding that caring for others makes the world a better place.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于记叙文。要求考生介绍进入高中一年多以来参加过的一次社会实践活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
参加：took part in→join in
照顾：attend to→look after
此外：besides→moreover
提高：enhance→improve
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Last weekend, my classmates and I took part in a meaningful activity to the nursing home.
拓展句：Last weekend, my classmates and I took part in an activity to the nursing home, which was very meaningful.
【点睛】【高分句型1】We gathered at the gate of the nursing home at 8:00 am, where we were divided into five groups to attend to the elderly. (运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Besides, I also taught them how to use more functions of mobile phones, which was welcomed by them. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下而材料，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。
As a single mother, I’ve never doubted my daughter Jane’s dream to be a singer on the stage. At an early age, she was crazy about singing. Whenever she had a chance, she would sing to her heart’s content. Her sweet and charming voice tended to get people around attracted to her songs.
Living in a small city, I took several odd jobs, determined to do everything in my power to support her. Soon after Jane attended school, her music teacher Mary noticed her talent by chance and volunteered to give her some guidance on how to sing. Jane practiced so hard that before long she made great progress in singing.
Unfortunately, one noon a year later, Jane was crossing the street when a careless driver knocked her down. She was rushed to hospital. When I hurried there, the doctor told me that my daughter would probably not stand on her own feet. I froze with shock, feeling as if I had been thrown into a dark world. Weak and dizzy, I was about to fall to the ground when someone took hold of me.
It was Mary, who got the news and raced here. She comforted me, saying firmly, “Grace, Jane needs you. You must stay calm and strong.” I nodded. Having calmed down, I entered the ward with Mary.
That night, Jane recovered her consciousness (知觉) and opened her eyes. Holding her hand, I said, “My dear, everything would be fine.” Mary comforted her gently, “I know you are a strong girl, Jane. Don’t worry. We’ll be standing by you.” I was heartbroken to see tears streaming down Jane’s cheeks.
After two months, we returned home from hospital. Her teachers and friends frequently visited her. Jane eventually accepted the fact that she would have to get around in a wheelchair. Never did she refer to the subject of singing again. I knew she was a nice and understanding girl, who was afraid that talking about her original dream would upset the two of us.
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。
One day, however, Mary came with good news.
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When the host announced it was Jane’s turn, she was wheeled onto the stage.
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【答案】 One day, however, Mary came with good news. She told Jane the school music festival was to be held the next month and that her classmates all expected her to sing on behalf of her class. Jane’s eyes sparkled but responded doubtfully, “Can I... ” Mary and I immediately assured her that she could make it. In the following month, with the help of Mary, Jane kept on practicing singing. Beautiful songs echoed in our house again and smiles began to appear on her face. Finally the big day came when she could present herself.
When the host announced it was Jane’s turn she was wheeled onto the stage. Jane was greeted with warm applause. As she began to sing, the audience got absorbed in her beautiful voice. Seconds after her performance, all the audience rose with thunderous cheers. When wheeled off stage, Jane received praise and bunches of flowers from her teachers and classmates. Jane was moved to tears. The kindness and encouragement from her teachers and classmates stimulated Jane’s enthusiasm for life, making her regain confidence in pursuing her original dream, which I will support wholeheartedly.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的女儿简梦想成为歌手，在她的音乐老师玛丽的帮助下，简为了她的梦想努力取得进步。突然有一天，简遭遇了车祸，以后都不能自己站起来了，必须坐轮椅四处走动，简再也没有提过唱歌的话题。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然而，有一天，玛丽带来了好消息。”可知，第一段可描写玛丽告诉简希望她代表班级唱歌，简在玛丽的帮助下继续练习，终于可以展示自己了。
②由第二段首句内容“当主持人宣布轮到简时，她被推上了舞台。”可知，第二段可描写简的歌声得到了老师和同学们的赞扬，简重新找回了最初追求梦想的信心。
2.续写线索：好消息——简怀疑自己——练习唱歌——开始表演——得到赞扬——找到信心
3.词汇激活
行为类
①希望：expect/hope/wish
②回答：respond/reply/answer
③保证：assure/guarantee/ensure
情绪类
①眼睛闪闪发光：eyes sparkle/eyes glitter
②感动：move/touch
【点睛】[高分句型1]As she began to sing, the audience got absorbed in her beautiful voice.（由连接词as引导时间状语从句）
[高分句型2]The kindness and encouragement from her teachers and classmates stimulated Jane’s enthusiasm for life, making her regain confidence in pursuing her original dream, which I will support wholeheartedly.（由关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句）

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