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2023～2024学年第一学期半期考
高三英语试卷
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
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)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。
例： How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How will the speakers go back to London
A. By air. B. By train. C. By car.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: We don’t have to go back to London by plane. It’s too expensive.
M: But I don’t really want to drive all that way.
W: Let’s go by train then.
M: OK.
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Where does the conversation take place
A. In a shop. B. In an office. C. In a cafe.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: I am coming here to apply for a position as an office clerk.
M: OK. I’m Edward Watt, the manager of Human Resources Department. May I ask your name
W: My name is Susan Li.
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What are the speakers talking about
A. Competition with each other.
B. Visiting each other’s company.
C. Doing business with each other.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Mr Drake, I’m pleased to do business with your company.
M: We’re also glad to be able to offer our services to your company.
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What is the woman’s suggestion
A. Repairing the sofa. B. Cleaning the kitchen. C. Buying a cupboard.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Lisa, do you think we should get a new sofa
W: Oh, our sofa is a bit old, but perfectly usable. Right now we need a cupboard in the kitchen much more.
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Why does the man choose the guitar
A. He wants to be different.
B. He wants to be like his friends.
C. He thinks it is cool to play the guitar.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: I decide to learn the guitar! I’ve always wanted to play music, and the guitar is interesting.
W: Cool! But what makes you decide to choose this instrument
M: All my friends play the violin, and I want to be different. The piano sounds beautiful but it is too expensive. The guitar is perfect for me!
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Where is the accounting office
A. On the 4th floor. B. On the 5th floor. C. On the 6th floor.
7. What will the man do for the woman
A. Lead her to a meeting room.
B. Invite her to lunch.
C. Take things to the 10th floor.
【答案】6. C 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Could you take this down to the accounting office for me, please
W: Sure, Mr Stone. I am just going down to the shipping department for a meeting, which is on the 5th floor. The accounting office is just one floor above it, so it’s right on my way.
I still have time to do it first.
M: Great. When you get back to the 10th floor, I could treat you to lunch at that Thai restaurant you’re always telling me about.
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 What is the man looking for
A. Bridge Street. B. Gary Street. C. A gas station.
9. What should the man do first
A. Turn right. B. Turn left. C. Do a U-turn.
【答案】8. A 9. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Excuse me, I’m lost. Could you point me in the right direction of Bridge Street, please
W: Sure. In fact, it’s just around the corner.
M: You’re a lifesaver. I’ve been driving in circles for ages.
W: You should have made a left-hand turn a few streets back. Do a U-turn and take the third street on the right. It’s called Gary Street. There’s a gas station on the corner, you can’t miss it.
M: U-turn. . . third on the right.
W: Make your way along Gary Street all the way to the end. It ends at Bridge Street.
M: Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.
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】
10. In what language is the opera usually sung
A. Chinese or English. B. Italian or French. C. German or French.
11. How many languages can the man speak
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
12. What will the two speakers probably do next
A. Watch an opera. B. Talk about the performers. C. Learn a new language.
【答案】10. B 11. A 12. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Would you like to go to the Grand Theatre with me Here are two tickets for an opera there.
M: That’s great. Have you ever been to the Grand Theatre before
W: No, but I heard it’s a famous and beautiful theatre.
M: Is it true that the opera is sung in a foreign language
W: Yes, usually in Italian or French.
M: Not good for me. As you know, I can only speak English and a little German besides my mother tongue. I can hardly speak Italian and French
W: It doesn’t matter. The actors also tell the story with their moves.
M: Sounds good, but I’m still afraid I can’t understand.
W: Take it easy. Music is a universal language.
M: Yes, the music is supposed to be beautiful.
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】
13. What does the woman think about training at weekends
A. Unnecessary. B. Important. C. Unreasonable.
14. What is the training mainly for
A. Skill learning. B. Cultural awareness. C. Teamwork improvement.
15. What benefit will a one-year employee receive
A. A salary increase. B. A seven-day holiday. C. A possible promotion.
16. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Company rules. B. Salary standards. C. Job training.
【答案】13. C 14. C 15. B 16. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Tony, I’m a newcomer here. What do you think I should know before starting the work
M: As a new member you must attend training course in the first few weekends.
W: To be honest. I don’t think it is fair.
M: But you have to.
W: OK, then. What is the training for To get us familiar with the culture here or to learn skills
M: Both, to some degree. But they mainly aim to encourage teamwork.
W: How about the salary Actually, I’m more interested in this.
M: All new members are likely to ask the same question. Our company has a strict salary standard. Benefits depend upon the employee’s performance. After you’ve been here for a year, you qualify for a one-week vacation. For two years, an increase in salary as well as a chance to be promoted.
W: Wow, thank you for telling me. Anything else I should know
M: Remember to report work to the manager every month.
W: I’ve got it. Thank you.
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】
17. What time is it now
A. It’s 7: 45 am. B. It’s 8: 00 am. C. It’s 8: 15 am.
18. Where will the visitors go first
A. Newton Street. B. City Museum. C. Redwood Park.
19. How long will they spend at Newton Street
A. An hour. B. One hour and a half. C. Two hours.
20. How many places will they visit today
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
【答案】17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Well, good morning, everyone. My name is Laura, and I’ll be your guide today. First, I want to go over the plan for the tour. First of all, we’ll be leaving at 8: 15 outside the main train station exit. In other words, it is thirty minutes later. Be sure to board the bus by 8: 30. Our first stop will be at Redwood Park which is about two hundred years old. We’ll be leaving there at 10: 30. You’ll have about one hour and thirty minutes to walk around the park. Our next destination will be City Museum. According to the rules, don’t take photos and touch anything there. We’ll leave the museum at 11: 45. Next, we’ll have lunch from 12: 00 to 12: 45. In the afternoon, we’ll head downtown and stop at Newton Street. Many people asked me about different traditional shopping areas, and this is a place we don’t want to miss. You’ll have about an hour to look around. We’ll be leaving there at 2: 30 pm. Finally, we’ll visit Diamond Castle. You’ll have about an hour to tour the magic castle. At last, we’ll meet at the bus at 4: 00 pm. Any questions
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
The Best Caves in The World
Hang Son Doong, Vietnam
Natural caves don’t come much larger than Hang Son Doong, close to the border between Laos and Vietnam. This cave possesses the largest cross-section of any known cave on the planet, a vast area that is difficult to describe. Supposedly, a Boeing 747 could fly through without damaging its wings, but that doesn’t really do justice to the vastness of Hang Son Doong. The stalactites (钟乳石) here are pretty massive too, with some reaching up to 80 metres.
Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
Glowworms (萤火虫) are there, as far as the eye can see. Okay, not literally, but the Waitomo Cave system on New Zealand’s North Island is best-known for the fluorescent fauna that light up the walls, giving it the not-particularly-creative but completely acceptable “Glowworm Caves” nickname. They are more accessible than other caves on this list, with rafting and adventure tours available to those looking for something a little more thrilling.
Mammoth Cave, the USA
If you have certain expectations from somewhere called “Mammoth Cave”, that is entirely understandable. Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the world’s longest known cave system, an incredible 420 miles of underground wonder. That’s twice as long as the next longest, by the way, although it isn’t unusual for the USA to go all out on such things.
Reed Flute (芦笛) Cave, China
Named after the reeds that grow outside, which are used to make flutes, obviously, the Reed Flute Cave’s walls are covered with inscriptions from centuries gone by—if evidence was needed that people have been paying attention to this place for a long old time. The inside part of the cave is also lit up by multicoloured lights, giving it a real otherworldly theme that adds weight to the nickname.
21. What is special about Hang Son Doong
A. It was once a base of a factory.
B. It is the deepest cave in the world.
C. It has the highest stalactites in the world.
D. It owns the largest cross-section in the world.
22. Which of the following can be much easier to enter
A. Hang Son Doong. B. Waitomo Caves.
C. Mammoth Cave. D. Reed Flute Cave.
23. Which country probably has the longest cave system in the world
A. Vietnam. B. New Zealand. C. The USA. D. China.
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界上的几个洞穴：越南的韩松洞，新西兰的怀托摩洞穴，美国的猛犸洞，中国的芦笛洞。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Hang Son Doong, Vietnam”部分内容“This cave possesses the largest cross-section of any known cave on the planet, a vast area that is difficult to describe.(这个洞穴拥有地球上所有已知洞穴中最大的横截面，面积之大难以形容)”可知，韩松洞的特别之处在于其拥有世界上最大的横截面。故选D项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Waitomo Caves, New Zealand”部分内容“They are more accessible than other caves on this list, with rafting and adventure tours available to those looking for something a little more thrilling.(它们比这个名单上的其他洞穴更容易进入，对于那些寻找更刺激的东西的人来说，可以进行漂流和冒险之旅)”可知，新西兰的怀托摩洞穴在所列举的洞穴中是更容易进入的。故选B项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Mammoth Cave, the USA”部分内容“Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the world’s longest known cave system, an incredible 420 miles of underground wonder.(肯塔基州的猛犸洞穴是世界上已知最长的洞穴系统，一个令人难以置信的420英里的地下奇迹)”可知，美国肯塔基州的猛犸洞穴有世界上最长的洞穴系统。故选C项。
B
For Vishwanath Mallabadi from Bangalore, India, there is no such thing as a useless object or “waste”. Give him anything—abandoned metal or plastic items, old devices, dysfunctional printed circuit boards — and he’ll create art out of it.
Vishwanath’s passion is particularly relevant in the current age, where India generates more e-waste than it can recycle. From 2019 to 2020, the country generated a total of more than 1 million tonnes of e waste. Of this, only 22.7 percent was collected, taken apart and recycled. The eco-artist has upcycled and transformed nearly 200 kg of e-waste into usable products and proposes eco-art as a means to deal with waste management.
Vishwanath’s father, D M Shambhu, was a famous sculptor and painter, but he wanted his son to choose medicine and become a doctor. However, Vishwanath, who was interested in upcycling second-hand objects right from childhood, decided to pursue a BFA in Applied Art. He later went on to work in a company as a high-level administrator and retired two years ago. “In my free time and during the weekends. I used to conduct experiments in e-waste and try to develop something unique,” he recalled.
So far, the eco-artist has created more than 500 objects. These include a six-foot tall sculpture made from upcycled computer keyboard keys, and a painting inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night, using upcycled resistors (电阻器) on wood. Among his other artworks are a 42×38 inch figure statue created from upcycled keyboard keys on a sun board finished with plastics, a deer made of colorful used wires, plants and flowers from computer parts, and eco jewellery from upcycled digital wrist watch parts.
“The work involves selecting the e-waste objects—the texture, shape, and colour etc, and visualising and conceptualising the final product. It might take weeks and months for sculptures. However, sustainable initiatives and upcycled art are nowadays in demand in multinational companies opting for a sustainable culture,” he said.
24. What does the author try to convey in paragraph 2
A. The seriousness of e-waste in India.
B. Vishwanath’s passion for environment protection.
C. The achievements of waste management in India.
D. Vishwanath’s attitude towards dealing with e-waste.
25. What did Vishwanath work as before retiring
A. A passionate eco-artist. B. A private doctor.
C. A famous sculptor. D. A senior manager.
26. Which of the artworks were made of the same materials
A. The deer and the plants. B. The sculpture and the figure statue.
C. The painting and the flowers. D. The deer and the eco jewellery.
27. What does Vishwanath think of his working on eco-art
A. Exciting but unprofitable. B. Creative but useless.
C. Demanding but worthwhile. D. Efficient but costly.
【答案】24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。介绍印度生态艺术家Vishwanath的爱好和成就。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段前三句“Vishwanath’s passion is particularly relevant in the current age, where India generates more e-waste than it can recycle. From 2019 to 2020, the country generated a total of more than 1 million tonnes of e waste. Of this, only 22.7 percent was collected, taken apart and recycled. (Vishwanath的热情在当今时代尤为重要，因为印度产生的电子垃圾比它能回收的还要多。从2019年到2020年，该国共产生了100多万吨电子垃圾。其中，只有22.7%被收集、拆解和回收。)”可知，本段主要介绍印度电子垃圾的处理现状十分严重。故选A。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第三句“He later went on to work in a company as a high-level administrator and retired two years ago. (他后来在一家公司担任高级管理人员，并于两年前退休。)”可知，他退休前是一名企业高管。故选D。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第二三句“These include a six-foot tall sculpture made from upcycled computer keyboard keys, and a painting inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night, using upcycled resistors (电阻器) on wood. Among his other artworks are a 42×38 inch figure statue created from upcycled keyboard keys on a sun board finished with plastics, a deer made of colorful used wires, plants and flowers from computer parts, and eco jewellery from upcycled digital wrist watch parts. (其中包括一个六英尺高的雕塑，由升级回收的电脑键盘制成，以及一幅灵感来自文森特·梵高的《星夜》的画作，该画作使用了升级回收的电阻器。在他的其他作品中，有一个42×38英寸的人物雕像，用塑料制成的太阳板上的键盘键，用彩色的废旧电线制成的鹿，用电脑零件制成的植物和花朵，以及用升级回收的数字手表零件制成的生态珠宝。)”可知，一个六英尺高的雕塑以及一个42×38英寸的人物雕像的主要材料是回收的电脑键盘。故选B。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据末段最后两句““It might take weeks and months for sculptures. However, sustainable initiatives and upcycled art are nowadays in demand in multinational companies opting for a sustainable culture,” he said. (“雕塑可能需要几周甚至几个月的时间。然而，在选择可持续文化的跨国公司中，可持续发展的倡议和升级的艺术是当今的需求，”他说。)”可知，创作雕塑品需要时间长，但是又有需求。可推断出，他的工作费时费力但是值得。故选C。
C
Most health experts would agree that eating meat — especially red meat — in large quantities isn’t good for us, or the planet. Studies point to an increased risk of heart disease and cancer correlating to our meat-heavy diets. Meanwhile, manufacturers are busy producing increasingly tasty and more meat-like products that match the real things — making the switch from eating animals seem like a no-brainer. But are these fake meat products any healthier for us
Jinan Banna, a dietitian and nutrition professor at the University of Hawaii says that some fake meat products can be considered “ultra-processed” foods. “That means they go through multiple processes and have a lot of added ingredients (配料),” she said. “An alternative burger, for example, might have quite a bit of sodium (钠), as well as additives.” Some of these additives are on the market for a while before the scientific community determines them to be harmful, Banna added. “Anytime you see a long list of ingredients, including ‘natural flavors’, take it as a warning sign. In other words, eschew products with lengthy ingredient lists,” said Sofia Popov, a microbiome scientist in Copenhagen. “Who knows what’s actually in it ”
Perhaps convenience is the best argument for buying an alternative meat product you can simply cook straight out of the box, but some health experts suggest other plant-based healthful options can be simple, too. For example, on a busy day, Banna said she was able to throw together a tempeh (a traditional soya product) dish which she put in a little oil, vinegar and other seasonings. “We definitely obtain nutrients from animal-based food — iron and zinc and other minerals as well. But it also contains fat and cholesterol, so it’s good to control our intake,” said Banna. “Vegetarian substitutes can be very tasty so we shouldn’t shy away from them.”
28. What is the common belief on consuming red meat
A. It is beneficial to our planet. B. It can stimulate the economy.
C. It should be served with vegetables. D. It may make us suffer from heart disease.
29. What does the underlined word “eschew” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Avoid. B. Provide. C. Inspect. D. Purchase.
30. What does Banna advise people to do
A. Take in more minerals. B. Turn to convenient food instead.
C. Seek for plant-based meals. D. Choose some animal-based substitutes.
31 What can be the best title for the text
A. Why Is Plant-based Meat Dying B. Are Fake Meat Products Good For You
C. Fake Meat: Food’s Future Or A Fashion D. What Happened To The Plant-based Meat
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了专家指出一些假肉制品可以被认为是“超加工”食品，这种食物对人体有害。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Most health experts would agree that eating meat — especially red meat — in large quantities isn’t good for us, or the planet. Studies point to an increased risk of heart disease and cancer correlating to our meat-heavy diets.(大多数健康专家都会同意，大量吃肉——尤其是红肉——对我们和地球都没有好处。研究指出，患心脏病和癌症的风险增加与我们偏重肉类的饮食有关)”可知，人们对食用红肉的普遍看法可能使我们患心脏病。故选D。
【29题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Anytime you see a long list of ingredients, including ‘natural flavors’, take it as a warning sign.(当你看到一长串的配料表，包括“天然香料”时，把它当作一个警告信号)”以及后文“products with lengthy ingredient lists(含有冗长成分表的产品)”可知，当看到一长串的配料，包括“天然香料”时，我们应该把它当作一个警告信号。换句话说，避开配料表冗长的产品。由此可知，划线词意思是“避免”。故选A。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段““We definitely obtain nutrients from animal-based food — iron and zinc and other minerals as well. But it also contains fat and cholesterol, so it’s good to control our intake,” said Banna. “Vegetarian substitutes can be very tasty so we shouldn’t shy away from them.”(“我们确实从动物性食物中获取营养——铁、锌和其他矿物质。但它也含有脂肪和胆固醇，所以控制我们的摄入量是有益的，”Banna说。“素食替代品非常美味，所以我们不应该回避它们。”)”可知，Banna建议我们寻求植物性食物。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Most health experts would agree that eating meat — especially red meat — in large quantities isn’t good for us, or the planet. Studies point to an increased risk of heart disease and cancer correlating to our meat-heavy diets. Meanwhile, manufacturers are busy producing increasingly tasty and more meat-like products that match the real things — making the switch from eating animals seem like a no-brainer. But are these fake meat products any healthier for us (大多数健康专家都会同意，大量吃肉——尤其是红肉——对我们和地球都没有好处。研究指出，患心脏病和癌症的风险增加与我们偏重肉类的饮食有关。与此同时，制造商们正忙着生产越来越美味的、更像肉类的产品，这些产品与真正的东西相匹配，这使得从食用动物转变成一种不需要思考的事情。但是这些假肉制品真的对我们更健康吗？)”结合文章主要说明了专家指出一些假肉制品可以被认为是“超加工”食品，这种食物对人体有害。由此可知，B选项“假肉制品对你有好处吗？”符合文章标题。故选B。
D
Research has found that using wood for construction instead of concrete and steel can reduce emissions. But Tim Searchinger at Princeton University says many of these studies are based on the false foundation that harvesting wood is carbon neutral (碳中和). “Only a small percentage of the wood gets into a timber (木料) product, and a part of that gets into a timber product that can replace concrete and steel in a building,” he says. Efficiencies vary in different countries, but large amounts of a harvested tree are left to be divided into parts, used in short-lived products like paper or burned for energy, all of which generate emissions.
In a report for the World Resources Institute, Searchinger and his colleagues have modelled how using more wood for construction would affect emissions between 2010 and 2050, accounting for the emissions from harvesting the wood. They considered various types of forests and parts of wood going towards construction. They also factored in the emissions savings from replacing concrete and steel.
Under some circumstances, the researchers found significant emissions reductions. But each case required what they considered an unrealistically high portion of the wood going towards construction, as well as rapid growth only seen in warmer places, like Brazil. In general, they found a large increase in global demand for wood would probably lead to rising emissions for decades. Accounting for emissions in this way, the researchers reported in a related paper that increasing forest harvests between 2010 and 2050 would add emissions equal to roughly 10 percent of total annual emissions.
Ali Amiri at Aalto University in Finland says the report’s conclusions about emissions from rising demand are probably correct, but the story is different for wood we already harvest. “Boosting the efficiency of current harvests and using more wood for longer lived purposes than paper would cut emissions,” he says. “We cannot just say we should stop using wood.”
32. What is wrong with previous researches according to Searchinger
A. They got wrong statistics. B. They used an incorrect concept.
C. They included too many factors. D. They were applied in limited countries.
33. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The process of the new research. B. The background of the new study.
C. The challenge of the new research. D. The achievements of the new study.
34. When will the emissions drop off greatly according to the new study
A. When wood grows slowly.
B. When wood is used to make paper.
C When wood is used to build a house.
D. When wood is harvested in countries like Brazil.
35. What is Ali Amiri’s attitude toward the new result
A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Critical. D. Objective.
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。新的研究表明，用木材建造的建筑可能并不像想象中的那么环保。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“But Tim Searchinger at Princeton University says many of these studies are based on the false foundation that harvesting wood is carbon neutral (碳中和). (但普林斯顿大学的Tim Searchinger表示，这些研究中的许多都是基于一个错误的基础，即采伐木材是碳中和的)”可知，许多这样的研究都基于一个错误的概念，即采伐木材就是碳中和。故选B项。
【33题详解】
主旨大意题。由第二段“In a report for the World Resources Institute, Searchinger and his colleagues have modelled how using more wood for construction would affect emissions between 2010 and 2050, accounting for the emissions from harvesting the wood. They considered various types of forests and parts of wood going towards construction. They also factored in the emissions savings from replacing concrete and steel.(在世界资源研究所的一份报告中，Searchinger和他的同事们模拟了2010年至2050年间，使用更多的木材进行建筑将如何影响排放，并考虑到了砍伐木材的排放量。他们考虑了各种类型的森林和用于建筑的部分木材。他们还考虑到了更换混凝土和钢材所节省的排放量)”可知，第二段主要介绍新研究的过程。故选A项。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Under some circumstances, the researchers found significant emissions reductions. But each case required what they considered an unrealistically high portion of the wood going towards construction, as well as rapid growth only seen in warmer places, like Brazil.(在某些情况下，研究人员发现了显著的减排。但每一种情况都需要他们认为不切实际的高比例木材用于建筑，以及只有在巴西等温暖地区才能看到的快速增长)”可知，用木材建造建筑会导致碳排放量显著减少，只是前提条件比较苛刻。故选C项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段“Ali Amiri at Aalto University in Finland says the report’s conclusions about emissions from rising demand are probably correct, but the story is different for wood we already harvest. ‘Boosting the efficiency of current harvests and using more wood for longer lived purposes than paper would cut emissions,’ he says.‘We cannot just say we should stop using wood.’(芬兰阿尔托大学（Aalto University）的阿里·阿梅里（Ali Amiri）说，该报告关于需求增长导致的排放的结论可能是正确的，但我们已经收获的木材的情况不同。他说，提高当前收成的效率并将更多的木材用于比纸张更长久的用途将减少排放。我们不能只是说我们应该停止使用木材)”可知，Ali Amiri对此研究结果有一定的肯定性，但是他又表示我们不能说我们就应该停止使用木材。故他对此研究结果从正反两方面都进行了说明，其态度是客观公正的。故选D项。
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。
For most, the first thing that likely comes to mind when thinking about vitamin C is either an image of orange fruits or its ability to keep your immune system healthy. ____36____. Here are the primary benefits of vitamin C when applied topically to the skin.
It protects skin cells from environmental damage. Vitamin C’s main function in skin is that of a powerful antioxidant, protecting us from cell damage caused by free radicals (自由基). “____37____,” Dr. Mack explains, and they are highly reactive. Vitamin C destroys these free radicals by donating electrons, preventing them from damaging skin.
____38____. Vitamin C is also one of the gold standards for evening skin tone and boosting radiance. “Vitamin C is a well-known skin brightener, preventing melanin production and eventually fading dark spots, resulting in a better skin tone,” Dr. Mack explains.
It firms skin and promotes collagen (胶原蛋白) production. Our skin is made of collagen and elastin, which are proteins that give it structure and flexibility. ____39____. “Daily application of vitamin C helps to maintain the completeness of the collagen that we have, prevents rapid breakdown with age and promotes collagen production,” Dr. Mack says.
It works with other antioxidants for enhancing UV (紫外线) protection. ____40____. A study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology showed that the combination of vitamin C and E not only offered improved stability of vitamins C and E, but also improved skin’s UV protection.
A. It brightens skin
B. It helps lower the risk of heart disease and depression
C. Vitamin C works cooperatively with vitamin E to reduce UV damage in skin
D. Free radicals are produced by the body when exposed to radiation in sunlight
E. But this popular vitamin has several benefits for skin when applied topically, too
F. Free radicals are believed to be related to heart disease, cancer and the ageing process
G. As we age, the production of these proteins decreases and our skin looks and feels less firm
【答案】36. E 37. D 38. A 39. G 40. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了维生素C对皮肤的种种好处。
【36题详解】
上文“For most, the first thing that likely comes to mind when thinking about vitamin C is either an image of orange fruits or its ability to keep your immune system healthy. (对于大多数人来说，当想到维生素C时，首先想到的可能是橙色水果的图像或它保持免疫系统健康的能力)”提到了维生素C在维持身体免疫系统方面的作用。下文“Here are the primary benefits of vitamin C when applied topically to the skin. (以下是皮肤使用维生素C的主要好处)”介绍了维生素C 对皮肤的好处。结合选项，E项“But this popular vitamin has several benefits for skin when applied topically, too (但是这种受欢迎的维生素在局部使用时对皮肤也有一些好处)”承上启下，引出文章的主题。故选E。
【37题详解】
下文“Vitamin C destroys these free radicals by donating electrons, preventing them from damaging skin. (维生素C通过提供电子来破坏这些自由基，防止它们损害皮肤)”介绍了维生素C是通过提供电子破坏自由基来保护皮肤的。结合选项，D项“Free radicals are produced by the body when exposed to radiation in sunlight (当人体暴露在阳光辐射下时，会产生自由基)”说明了自由基对皮肤的害处。“free radicals”为同词复现。故选D。
【38题详解】
设空处为中心句。下文““Vitamin C is a well-known skin brightener, preventing melanin production and eventually fading dark spots, resulting in a better skin tone,” Dr. Mack explains. (麦克博士解释说：“维生素C是一种众所周知的皮肤增亮剂，可以防止黑色素的产生，最终消除黑斑，从而改善肤色。”)”主要说维生素C可提亮肤色，减少色素沉着。结合选项，A项“It brightens skin (它能提亮皮肤)”符合语境。故选A。
【39题详解】
上文“It firms skin and promotes collagen (胶原蛋白) production. (它紧致皮肤，促进胶原蛋白的生成)”为本段中心句，介绍维生素C紧致皮肤，促进胶原蛋白的生成。结合选项，G项“As we age, the production of these proteins decreases and our skin looks and feels less firm (随着年龄的增长，这些蛋白质的产生减少，我们的皮肤看起来和摸起来都不那么紧致)”照应中心句，说明年龄的增长会使蛋白质减少，影响皮肤。符合语境。故选G。
【40题详解】
上文“It works with other antioxidants for enhancing UV (紫外线) protection. (它与其他抗氧化剂一起增强紫外线保护)”为本段中心句。结合选项，C项“Vitamin C works cooperatively with vitamin E to reduce UV damage in skin (维生素C与维生素E协同作用，减少紫外线对皮肤的伤害)”照应中心句，说明维生素C与其它维生素协同的作用。符合语境。故选C。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After observing a few big falls from a tree, the Morgan family knew that there were two baby squirrels that needed a bit of extra ____41____. When the Morgans saw a dead squirrel nearby, they ____42____ that these two sweethearts were likely orphans. Father Keith and his daughter Riley took the ____43____ to offer help. They moved the babies into a rabbit cage to bring them back to health. They became ____44____ family members, receiving the names Chip and Dale.
Keith did a bit of research, and the family ____45____ the babies Pedialyte (电解质水) to help them. While Chip ____46____ passed away despite the extra care, Dale held on tightly. He responded well to the food and care the Morgans ____47____ and soon got strong enough to leave the cage.
But then something ____48____ happened. Dale the squirrel kept coming back!
“Little by little he would go up in a tree, climb up to play, and then come back down to stay with us,” Riley ____49____. “OK. If he wants to stick around, we’ll build him a ____50____ in the trees. Riley’s a big Whataburger (a fast food restaurant) fan and we decided to ____51____ that design into Dale’s home,” said father Keith.
On July 10, Keith uploaded a picture of the squirrel home to a Whataburger group online, and the content ____52____ steam. Over a thousand people shared the ____53____, and the comment section was full of delight and awe. While Dale hasn’t stopped home to ____54____ in a while, the Morgan family knows he’s out there making the most of his life. Dale serves as a(n) ____55____ that a little extra care can make a big difference!
41. A. survival B. rest C. support D. control
42. A. responded B. realized C. recalled D. argued
43. A. lead B. place C. right D. risk
44. A. random B. official C. mature D. active
45. A. told B. asked C. bathed D. fed
46. A. secretly B. specifically C. unfortunately D. temporarily
47. A. required B. obtained C. preferred D. provided
48. A. unnecessary B. uncertain C. unexpected D. unavoidable
49. A. announced B. observed C. predicted D. admitted
50. A. house B. statue C. pond D. circle
51. A. persuade B. channel C. stretch D. force
52. A. picked up B. took on C. made up D. missed out
53. A. claim B. factor C. image D. steam
54. A. help B. judge C. hide D. visit
55. A. adviser B. warning C. sensor D. reminder
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. A 51. B 52. A 53. C 54. D 55. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。摩根夫妇及女儿莱利救助了小松鼠戴尔并为其建造房屋，并发布照片在网上从而走红网络，受到人们的尊敬和关注。他们的故事提醒人们：一点额外的照顾可以带来很大的不同！
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在观察了几次从树上掉下来的情况后，摩根一家知道有两只小松鼠需要额外的支持。A. survival幸存；B. rest休息；C. support支持；D. control控制。根据本句“After observing a few big falls from a tree”可知，两只小松鼠几次从树上掉下来，他们需要帮助支持。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当摩根夫妇在附近看到一只死松鼠时，他们意识到这两只小松鼠很可能是孤儿。A. responded回应；B. realized意识到；C. recalled回忆；D. argued争论。根据空后宾语从句“that these two sweethearts were likely orphans”可知，这是他们意识到的内容。故选B。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：基思爸爸和他的女儿莱利带头提供帮助。A. lead领先的地位，表率；B. place地点；C. right权利；D. risk风险。根据下文“They moved the babies into a rabbit cage to bring them back to health”可知，他们最先采取行动。故选A。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们成为了正式的家庭成员，取名奇普和戴尔。A. random随意的；B. official正式的；C. mature成熟的；D. active主动的。根据本句“receiving the names Chip and Dale”可知，他们给两只松鼠取了名字，所以它们是正式的家庭成员。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：基思做了一些研究，这家人给小松鼠喂了电解质水来帮助他们。A. told告诉；B. asked问；C. bathed沐浴；D. fed喂。根据空后宾语“Pedialyte (电解质水) to help them”可知，是给他们喂水。故选D。
【46题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：尽管受到了额外的照顾，奇普不幸去世了，但戴尔紧紧地抓住了他。A. secretly秘密地；B. specifically专门地；C. unfortunately不幸地；D. temporarily暂时地。根据本句“passed away”可知，奇普去世，这是不幸的事。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他对摩根夫妇提供的食物和照顾反应良好，很快就强壮到可以离开笼子了。A. required需要；B. obtained获得；C. preferred更喜欢；D. provided提供。根据空前先行词“the food and care”可知，这是摩根夫妇提供的食物和照顾。故选D。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是意想不到的事情发生了。A. unnecessary不必要的；B. uncertain不确定的；C. unexpected意想不到的；D. unavoidable不可避免的。根据下文“Dale the squirrel kept coming back!”可知，这是意想不到的事。故选C。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“渐渐地，他会爬到树上，爬上去玩，然后再下来和我们呆在一起，”莱利观察到。A. announced宣布；B. observed观察；C. predicted预测；D. admitted承认。根据本句“Little by little he would go up in a tree, climb up to play, and then come back down to stay with us”可知，这是莱利观察得到的。故选B。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果他想留下来，我们就在树上给他建个房子。A. house房子；B. statue雕像；C. pond池塘；D. circle圆圈。根据下文“Dale’s home”可知，戴尔有了家，说明他们给他建了房子。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：莱利是Whataburger(一家快餐店)的超级粉丝，我们决定把这个设计引入戴尔的家。A. persuade劝说；B. channel引导，贯注；C. stretch变大；D. force强迫。根据本句“Riley’s a big Whataburger (a fast food restaurant) fan”可知，我们决定把这个设计引入戴尔的家。故选B。
【52题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：7月10日，基思把松鼠家的照片上传到Whataburger的一个在线群里，内容开始火起来。A. picked up得到；B. took on承担；C. made up组成；D. missed out错过。根据下文“Over a thousand people shared the 　13　, and the comment section was full of delight and awe”可知，松鼠家的照片在网上火了起来。picked up steam为固定搭配，意为“声势逐渐强大；渐成气候；慢慢活跃起来”。故选A。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：超过1000人分享了这张照片，评论区充满了喜悦和敬畏。A. claim断言；B. factor因素；C. image图像，照片；D. steam蒸汽。根据前文“On July 10, Keith uploaded a picture of the squirrel home to a Whataburger group online”可知，是松鼠家的照片被上传到网上，所以人们分享的是这个照片。故选C。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然戴尔已经有一段时间没有回家探望了，但摩根一家知道他正在充分利用自己的生活。A. help帮助；B. judge判断；C. hide躲藏；D. visit拜访。根据本句“the Morgan family knows he’s out there making the most of his life”可知，他正在充分利用自己的生活，所以应是没有回家探望。故选D。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：戴尔提醒我们，一点额外的照顾可以带来很大的不同！A. adviser顾问；B. warning警告；C. sensor传感器；D. reminder提醒。根据空后的同位语从句的内容“that a little extra care can make a big difference”可知，这个故事提醒我们一点额外的照顾可以带来很大的不同。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China’s 13th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition team is now working in the Chukchi Sea. During the roughly 80-day journey, the crew will have about 40 days ____56____ (carry) out scientific research.
The expedition this time ____57____ (focus) on the ecosystem changes against the rapid changes in the Arctic with four major tasks, ____58____ include the investigation of the ecological environment of the Pacific sector in the central Arctic Ocean, the comprehensive survey of sea ice and the geology and geophysics of the Gakkel Ridge (山脊), as well as research on circulation ____59____ sea ice.
It is the second time that a survey. ____60____ (conduct) on the Gakkel Ridge, a mid-ocean ridge ____61____ (stretch) about 1,800 kilometers in the Arctic. “The Gakkel Ridge, a new volcanic ridge, is the Earth’s slowest-spreading mid-ocean ridge, which is vital in studying the ____62____ (expand) of global plates,” said Wang Jinhui, leader of the scientific expedition team.
A survey of aerosols (气溶胶) in the Arctic is also ____63____ the way. “The special conditions in the area, such as the change of sea ice cover and density and the change of local species, are the influencing factors that may ____64____ (significant) affect the generation and emission of aerosols,” said Le, a member of the scientific expedition team.
“Polar scientific research is an _____65_____ (importance) field for mankind to understand the mysteries of nature and explore new spaces for development,” said Wang.
【答案】56. to carry
57. focuses
58. which 59. and
60. has been conducted
61. stretching
62. expansion
63. on 64. significantly
65. important
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。中国第13批北冰洋科学考察队目前正在楚科奇海工作。在大约80天的旅程中，船员将有大约40天的时间进行科学研究。此次考察以北极快速变化下的生态系统变化为重点，开展了北冰洋中部太平洋段生态环境调查、海冰综合调查和盖克尔海脊地质与地球物理调查、环流与海冰研究等四项主要任务。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在大约80天的旅程中，船员们将有大约 40天的时间进行科学研究。分析句子结构可知，carry为不定式，作后置定语。故填to carry。
【57题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：此次考察以北极快速变化下的生态系统变化为重点，开展了北冰洋中部太平洋段生态环境调查、海冰综合调查和盖克尔海脊地质与地球物理调查、环流与海冰研究等四项主要任务。此句描述客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语为The expedition，谓语用三单形式。故填focuses。
【58题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：此次考察以北极快速变化下的生态系统变化为重点，开展了北冰洋中部太平洋段生态环境调查、海冰综合调查和盖克尔海脊地质与地球物理调查、环流与海冰研究等四项主要任务。此处为非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词tasks，关系词在从句中作主语，应使用关系代词which。故填which。
【59题详解】
考查连词。句意：此次考察以北极快速变化下的生态系统变化为重点，开展了北冰洋中部太平洋段生态环境调查、海冰综合调查和盖克尔海脊地质与地球物理调查、环流与海冰研究等四项主要任务。连接两个并列宾语要使用并列连词and。故填and。
【60题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：这是第二次对位于北极、绵延1800公里的洋中脊加克尔海脊进行调查。此句是固定句式“it be the first/second…time+that+现在完成时”知，此处要用现在完成时，且主语survey与谓语构成被动关系，要用现在完成时的被动语态。故填has been conducted。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这是第二次对位于北极、绵延1800公里的洋中脊加克尔海脊进行调查。分析句子结构可知，stretch与逻辑主语ridge为主动关系，应用现在分词作后置定语。故填stretching。
【62题详解】
考查名词。句意：科考队队长王金辉说：“加克尔脊是一个新的火山脊，是地球上扩张最慢的洋中脊，对研究全球板块的扩张至关重要。”此处作动词studying的宾语，应用名词expansion，不可数。故填expansion。
【63题详解】
考查介词。句意：对北极气溶胶的调查也在进行中。此处为短语on the way意为“正在进行中”。故填on。
【64题详解】
考查副词。句意：科考队成员乐说：“该地区的特殊条件，如海冰覆盖和密度的变化以及当地物种的变化，是可能显著影响气溶胶产生和排放的影响因素。”此处修饰动词affect，应用副词significantly，作状语。故填significantly。
【65题详解】
考查形容词。句意：他说：“极地科学研究是人类了解自然奥秘、探索发展新空间的重要领域。”此处修饰名词field，应用形容词important，作定语。故填important。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是学生会主席李华，下周非洲一所国际友好学校将来你校进行以“体育运动”为主题的文化交流。请你为此写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 活动安排；2. 呼吁大家参加。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
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Student Union
【答案】参考范文：
Notice
In order to learn to appreciate different cultures and promote the friendship between students from the two countries, an exchange meeting with the theme of sports in China and Africa will be held in our school next Friday.
As planned, the meeting will last about two hours. First, both sides will introduce their various sports activities to each other by showing pictures or videos about sports. Then, some students will communicate with the guests. Now we call on students who like sports to join in the meeting to perform your skills on the scene.
Don’t miss the chance to show your gifts in sports. Looking forward to your participation.
Student Union
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。下周非洲一所国际友好学校将来校进行以“体育运动”为主题的文化交流。要求考生为此写一则通知，内容包括：1. 活动安排；2. 呼吁大家参加。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
计划：plan→schedule
首先：first→initially
各种各样的：various→varieties of
关于：about→concerning
2. 句式拓展
原句：Don’t miss the chance to show your gifts in sports.
拓展句：Don’t miss the chance where you can show your gifts in sports.
【点睛】【高分句型1】As planned, the meeting will last about two hours. (运用了as引导的状语从句的省略)
【高分句型2】Now we call on students who like sports to join in the meeting to perform your skills on the scene. (运用了who引导的定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Although it’s been almost two years now, I can still remember that day as if it were yesterday. We were all glued in front of the television, when Dad came rushing into the house after work to tell us that he had just bought a new boat. He promised us that the following week he’d take us all on a fishing trip. We were all very excited and happy at the prospect of it.
The much-awaited day finally came. After we packed everything onto the boat, Dad started the engine and steered it slowly out of the harbour. We headed out until we were a good distance from the shore. Then, when we found what seemed like a good spot for fishing, Dad stopped the engine.
The sky was crystal clear and the sea was as calm as a sheet of glass. We spent a good couple of hours bathing in the sun fishing rods in hands, without a care in the world. It was fantastic just being there, staring out at the beautiful blue sea. We caught a good number of fish.
We must have lost track of time, chatting and laughing, because the next thing I remembered was being put into a darkness which was so thick that one could almost cut it with a knife. Looking around, it was all pitch-black. Then, out of nowhere, a big wave came crushing into the boat, nearly overturning us all overboard. If that wasn’t bad enough, we could hear the rumbling (隆隆声) of thunder in the distance—it was unbelievable how the weather had changed so quickly before our very own eyes. The storm was rolling up on us fast and it wasn’t long before the rain started to come down in showers. The rain was so dense and heavy that we could barely breathe.
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。
Dad immediately rushed to start the engine but it would not start.
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Suddenly, we started to hear what seemed like the sound of a helicopter approaching.
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【答案】参考范文：
Dad immediately rushed to start the engine but it would not start. He tried and tried, but it was all in vain—the engine was dead. For that split second, it took us to realize what was going on. We all just stared at each other without saying a word. To make matters worse, without the engine, we were at the mercy of the sea. The waves were getting higher and the boat was taking in water, fast. Then, we gave up all hope and thought.
Suddenly, we started to hear what seemed like the sound of a helicopter approaching. We all realized what it meant—we were going to be safe after all! That thought gave us courage, and we started to yell at the top of our voices and to wave, torches in hands, with all our might. Luckily it didn’t take long for the rescue team to spot us. They controlled the helicopter a few feet above our heads and lowered down the rope ladder, from which we could all climb to safety.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和父亲下海捕鱼，结果遇到了暴风雨，在海上发动机也坏了，小船开始进水，正当他们放弃了希望时，直升机出现了，最终他们成功得救。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“爸爸马上跑去发动引擎，但是发动不起来”可知，第一段可描写作者和父亲在船上的举动以及放弃了希望。
②由第二段首句内容“突然，我们开始听到一架直升机接近的声音”可知，第二段可描写作者和父亲得救的具体经过。
2.续写线索：引擎发动失败——小船进水——放弃希望——直升机出现——成功得救
3.词汇激活
行为类
发现：spot /discover
看着：stare at/look at
靠近：approach/get close
情绪类
希望：hope/ anticipation
幸运：luckily /fortunately
【点睛】[高分句型1] For that split second, it took us to realize what was going on. (运用了what引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] They controlled the helicopter a few feet above our heads and lowered down the rope ladder, from which we could all climb to safety. (运用了介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句)2023～2024学年第一学期半期考
高三英语试卷
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
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)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。
例： How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How will the speakers go back to London
A. By air. B. By train. C. By car.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where does the conversation take place
A. In a shop. B. In an office. C. In a cafe.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What are the speakers talking about
A. Competition with each other.
B. Visiting each other’s company.
C. Doing business with each other.
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What is the woman’s suggestion
A. Repairing the sofa. B. Cleaning the kitchen. C. Buying a cupboard.
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Why does the man choose the guitar
A. He wants to be different.
B. He wants to be like his friends.
C. He thinks it is cool to play the guitar.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Where is the accounting office
A. On the 4th floor. B. On the 5th floor. C. On the 6th floor.
7. What will the man do for the woman
A. Lead her to a meeting room.
B Invite her to lunch.
C. Take things to the 10th floor.
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. What is the man looking for
A. Bridge Street. B. Gary Street. C. A gas station.
9. What should the man do first
A. Turn right. B. Turn left. C. Do a U-turn.
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】
10. In what language is the opera usually sung
A. Chinese or English. B. Italian or French. C. German or French.
11. How many languages can the man speak
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
12. What will the two speakers probably do next
A. Watch an opera. B. Talk about the performers. C. Learn a new language.
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】
13. What does the woman think about training at weekends
A. Unnecessary. B. Important. C. Unreasonable.
14. What is the training mainly for
A. Skill learning. B. Cultural awareness. C. Teamwork improvement.
15. What benefit will a one-year employee receive
A. A salary increase. B. A seven-day holiday. C. A possible promotion.
16. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Company rules. B. Salary standards. C. Job training.
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】
17. What time is it now
A. It’s 7: 45 am. B. It’s 8: 00 am. C. It’s 8: 15 am.
18. Where will the visitors go first
A. Newton Street. B. City Museum. C. Redwood Park.
19. How long will they spend at Newton Street
A. An hour. B. One hour and a half. C. Two hours.
20. How many places will they visit today
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
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
The Best Caves in The World
Hang Son Doong, Vietnam
Natural caves don’t come much larger than Hang Son Doong close to the border between Laos and Vietnam. This cave possesses the largest cross-section of any known cave on the planet, a vast area that is difficult to describe. Supposedly, a Boeing 747 could fly through without damaging its wings, but that doesn’t really do justice to the vastness of Hang Son Doong. The stalactites (钟乳石) here are pretty massive too, with some reaching up to 80 metres.
Waitomo Caves New Zealand
Glowworms (萤火虫) are there, as far as the eye can see. Okay, not literally, but the Waitomo Cave system on New Zealand’s North Island is best-known for the fluorescent fauna that light up the walls, giving it the not-particularly-creative but completely acceptable “Glowworm Caves” nickname. They are more accessible than other caves on this list, with rafting and adventure tours available to those looking for something a little more thrilling.
Mammoth Cave, the USA
If you have certain expectations from somewhere called “Mammoth Cave”, that is entirely understandable. Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the world’s longest known cave system, an incredible 420 miles of underground wonder. That’s twice as long as the next longest, by the way, although it isn’t unusual for the USA to go all out on such things.
Reed Flute (芦笛) Cave, China
Named after the reeds that grow outside, which are used to make flutes, obviously, the Reed Flute Cave’s walls are covered with inscriptions from centuries gone by—if evidence was needed that people have been paying attention to this place for a long old time. The inside part of the cave is also lit up by multicoloured lights, giving it a real otherworldly theme that adds weight to the nickname.
21. What is special about Hang Son Doong
A. It was once a base of a factory.
B. It is the deepest cave in the world.
C. It has the highest stalactites in the world.
D. It owns the largest cross-section in the world.
22. Which of the following can be much easier to enter
A. Hang Son Doong. B. Waitomo Caves.
C. Mammoth Cave. D. Reed Flute Cave.
23. Which country probably has the longest cave system in the world
A. Vietnam. B. New Zealand. C. The USA. D. China.
B
For Vishwanath Mallabadi from Bangalore, India, there is no such thing as a useless object or “waste”. Give him anything—abandoned metal or plastic items, old devices, dysfunctional printed circuit boards — and he’ll create art out of it.
Vishwanath’s passion is particularly relevant in the current age, where India generates more e-waste than it can recycle. From 2019 to 2020, the country generated a total of more than 1 million tonnes of e waste. Of this, only 22.7 percent was collected, taken apart and recycled. The eco-artist has upcycled and transformed nearly 200 kg of e-waste into usable products and proposes eco-art as a means to deal with waste management.
Vishwanath’s father, D M Shambhu, was a famous sculptor and painter, but he wanted his son to choose medicine and become a doctor. However, Vishwanath, who was interested in upcycling second-hand objects right from childhood, decided to pursue a BFA in Applied Art. He later went on to work in a company as a high-level administrator and retired two years ago. “In my free time and during the weekends. I used to conduct experiments in e-waste and try to develop something unique,” he recalled.
So far, the eco-artist has created more than 500 objects. These include a six-foot tall sculpture made from upcycled computer keyboard keys, and a painting inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night, using upcycled resistors (电阻器) on wood. Among his other artworks are a 42×38 inch figure statue created from upcycled keyboard keys on a sun board finished with plastics, a deer made of colorful used wires, plants and flowers from computer parts, and eco jewellery from upcycled digital wrist watch parts.
“The work involves selecting the e-waste objects—the texture, shape, and colour etc, and visualising and conceptualising the final product. It might take weeks and months for sculptures. However, sustainable initiatives and upcycled art are nowadays in demand in multinational companies opting for a sustainable culture,” he said.
24. What does the author try to convey in paragraph 2
A. The seriousness of e-waste in India.
B. Vishwanath’s passion for environment protection.
C. The achievements of waste management in India.
D. Vishwanath’s attitude towards dealing with e-waste.
25. What did Vishwanath work as before retiring
A. A passionate eco-artist. B. A private doctor.
C. A famous sculptor. D. A senior manager.
26. Which of the artworks were made of the same materials
A. The deer and the plants. B. The sculpture and the figure statue.
C. The painting and the flowers. D. The deer and the eco jewellery.
27. What does Vishwanath think of his working on eco-art
A. Exciting but unprofitable. B. Creative but useless.
C. Demanding but worthwhile. D. Efficient but costly.
C
Most health experts would agree that eating meat — especially red meat — in large quantities isn’t good for us, or the planet. Studies point to an increased risk of heart disease and cancer correlating to our meat-heavy diets. Meanwhile, manufacturers are busy producing increasingly tasty and more meat-like products that match the real things — making the switch from eating animals seem like a no-brainer. But are these fake meat products any healthier for us
Jinan Banna, a dietitian and nutrition professor at the University of Hawaii says that some fake meat products can be considered “ultra-processed” foods. “That means they go through multiple processes and have a lot of added ingredients (配料),” she said. “An alternative burger, for example, might have quite a bit of sodium (钠), as well as additives.” Some of these additives are on the market for a while before the scientific community determines them to be harmful, Banna added. “Anytime you see a long list of ingredients, including ‘natural flavors’, take it as a warning sign. In other words, eschew products with lengthy ingredient lists,” said Sofia Popov, a microbiome scientist in Copenhagen. “Who knows what’s actually in it ”
Perhaps convenience is the best argument for buying an alternative meat product you can simply cook straight out of the box, but some health experts suggest other plant-based healthful options can be simple, too. For example, on a busy day, Banna said she was able to throw together a tempeh (a traditional soya product) dish which she put in a little oil, vinegar and other seasonings. “We definitely obtain nutrients from animal-based food — iron and zinc and other minerals as well. But it also contains fat and cholesterol, so it’s good to control our intake,” said Banna. “Vegetarian substitutes can be very tasty so we shouldn’t shy away from them.”
28. What is the common belief on consuming red meat
A. It is beneficial to our planet. B. It can stimulate the economy.
C. It should be served with vegetables. D. It may make us suffer from heart disease.
29. What does the underlined word “eschew” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Avoid. B. Provide. C. Inspect. D. Purchase.
30. What does Banna advise people to do
A Take in more minerals. B. Turn to convenient food instead.
C. Seek for plant-based meals. D. Choose some animal-based substitutes.
31. What can be the best title for the text
A. Why Is Plant-based Meat Dying B. Are Fake Meat Products Good For You
C. Fake Meat: Food’s Future Or A Fashion D. What Happened To The Plant-based Meat
D
Research has found that using wood for construction instead of concrete and steel can reduce emissions. But Tim Searchinger at Princeton University says many of these studies are based on the false foundation that harvesting wood is carbon neutral (碳中和). “Only a small percentage of the wood gets into a timber (木料) product, and a part of that gets into a timber product that can replace concrete and steel in a building,” he says. Efficiencies vary in different countries, but large amounts of a harvested tree are left to be divided into parts, used in short-lived products like paper or burned for energy, all of which generate emissions.
In a report for the World Resources Institute, Searchinger and his colleagues have modelled how using more wood for construction would affect emissions between 2010 and 2050, accounting for the emissions from harvesting the wood. They considered various types of forests and parts of wood going towards construction. They also factored in the emissions savings from replacing concrete and steel.
Under some circumstances, the researchers found significant emissions reductions. But each case required what they considered an unrealistically high portion of the wood going towards construction, as well as rapid growth only seen in warmer places, like Brazil. In general, they found a large increase in global demand for wood would probably lead to rising emissions for decades. Accounting for emissions in this way, the researchers reported in a related paper that increasing forest harvests between 2010 and 2050 would add emissions equal to roughly 10 percent of total annual emissions.
Ali Amiri at Aalto University in Finland says the report’s conclusions about emissions from rising demand are probably correct, but the story is different for wood we already harvest. “Boosting the efficiency of current harvests and using more wood for longer lived purposes than paper would cut emissions,” he says. “We cannot just say we should stop using wood.”
32. What is wrong with previous researches according to Searchinger
A. They got wrong statistics. B. They used an incorrect concept.
C. They included too many factors. D. They were applied in limited countries.
33. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The process of the new research. B. The background of the new study.
C. The challenge of the new research. D. The achievements of the new study.
34. When will the emissions drop off greatly according to the new study
A. When wood grows slowly.
B. When wood is used to make paper.
C. When wood is used to build a house.
D. When wood is harvested in countries like Brazil.
35. What is Ali Amiri’s attitude toward the new result
A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Critical. D. Objective.
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。
For most, the first thing that likely comes to mind when thinking about vitamin C is either an image of orange fruits or its ability to keep your immune system healthy. ____36____. Here are the primary benefits of vitamin C when applied topically to the skin.
It protects skin cells from environmental damage. Vitamin C’s main function in skin is that of a powerful antioxidant, protecting us from cell damage caused by free radicals (自由基). “____37____,” Dr. Mack explains, and they are highly reactive. Vitamin C destroys these free radicals by donating electrons, preventing them from damaging skin.
____38____. Vitamin C is also one of the gold standards for evening skin tone and boosting radiance. “Vitamin C is a well-known skin brightener, preventing melanin production and eventually fading dark spots, resulting in a better skin tone,” Dr. Mack explains.
It firms skin and promotes collagen (胶原蛋白) production. Our skin is made of collagen and elastin, which are proteins that give it structure and flexibility. ____39____. “Daily application of vitamin C helps to maintain the completeness of the collagen that we have, prevents rapid breakdown with age and promotes collagen production,” Dr. Mack says.
It works with other antioxidants for enhancing UV (紫外线) protection. ____40____. A study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology showed that the combination of vitamin C and E not only offered improved stability of vitamins C and E, but also improved skin’s UV protection.
A. It brightens skin
B. It helps lower the risk of heart disease and depression
C. Vitamin C works cooperatively with vitamin E to reduce UV damage in skin
D. Free radicals are produced by the body when exposed to radiation in sunlight
E. But this popular vitamin has several benefits for skin when applied topically, too
F. Free radicals are believed to be related to heart disease, cancer and the ageing process
G. As we age, the production of these proteins decreases and our skin looks and feels less firm
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。
After observing a few big falls from a tree, the Morgan family knew that there were two baby squirrels that needed a bit of extra ____41____. When the Morgans saw a dead squirrel nearby, they ____42____ that these two sweethearts were likely orphans. Father Keith and his daughter Riley took the ____43____ to offer help. They moved the babies into a rabbit cage to bring them back to health. They became ____44____ family members, receiving the names Chip and Dale.
Keith did a bit of research, and the family ____45____ the babies Pedialyte (电解质水) to help them. While Chip ____46____ passed away despite the extra care, Dale held on tightly. He responded well to the food and care the Morgans ____47____ and soon got strong enough to leave the cage.
But then something ____48____ happened. Dale the squirrel kept coming back!
“Little by little he would go up in a tree, climb up to play, and then come back down to stay with us,” Riley ____49____. “OK. If he wants to stick around, we’ll build him a ____50____ in the trees. Riley’s a big Whataburger (a fast food restaurant) fan and we decided to ____51____ that design into Dale’s home,” said father Keith.
On July 10, Keith uploaded a picture of the squirrel home to a Whataburger group online, and the content ____52____ steam. Over a thousand people shared the ____53____, and the comment section was full of delight and awe. While Dale hasn’t stopped home to ____54____ in a while, the Morgan family knows he’s out there making the most of his life. Dale serves as a(n) ____55____ that a little extra care can make a big difference!
41. A. survival B. rest C. support D. control
42. A. responded B. realized C. recalled D. argued
43. A. lead B. place C. right D. risk
44. A. random B. official C. mature D. active
45. A. told B. asked C. bathed D. fed
46. A. secretly B. specifically C. unfortunately D. temporarily
47. A. required B. obtained C. preferred D. provided
48. A. unnecessary B. uncertain C. unexpected D. unavoidable
49. A. announced B. observed C. predicted D. admitted
50. A. house B. statue C. pond D. circle
51. A. persuade B. channel C. stretch D. force
52. A. picked up B. took on C. made up D. missed out
53. A. claim B. factor C. image D. steam
54. A. help B. judge C. hide D. visit
55. A. adviser B. warning C. sensor D. reminder
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China’s 13th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition team is now working in the Chukchi Sea. During the roughly 80-day journey, the crew will have about 40 days ____56____ (carry) out scientific research.
The expedition this time ____57____ (focus) on the ecosystem changes against the rapid changes in the Arctic with four major tasks, ____58____ include the investigation of the ecological environment of the Pacific sector in the central Arctic Ocean, the comprehensive survey of sea ice and the geology and geophysics of the Gakkel Ridge (山脊), as well as research on circulation ____59____ sea ice.
It is the second time that a survey. ____60____ (conduct) on the Gakkel Ridge, a mid-ocean ridge ____61____ (stretch) about 1,800 kilometers in the Arctic. “The Gakkel Ridge, a new volcanic ridge, is the Earth’s slowest-spreading mid-ocean ridge, which is vital in studying the ____62____ (expand) of global plates,” said Wang Jinhui, leader of the scientific expedition team.
A survey of aerosols (气溶胶) in the Arctic is also ____63____ the way. “The special conditions in the area, such as the change of sea ice cover and density and the change of local species, are the influencing factors that may ____64____ (significant) affect the generation and emission of aerosols,” said Le, a member of the scientific expedition team.
“Polar scientific research is an _____65_____ (importance) field for mankind to understand the mysteries of nature and explore new spaces for development,” said Wang.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是学生会主席李华，下周非洲一所国际友好学校将来你校进行以“体育运动”为主题的文化交流。请你为此写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 活动安排；2. 呼吁大家参加。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
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Student Union
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Although it’s been almost two years now, I can still remember that day as if it were yesterday. We were all glued in front of the television, when Dad came rushing into the house after work to tell us that he had just bought a new boat. He promised us that the following week he’d take us all on a fishing trip. We were all very excited and happy at the prospect of it.
The much-awaited day finally came. After we packed everything onto the boat, Dad started the engine and steered it slowly out of the harbour. We headed out until we were a good distance from the shore. Then, when we found what seemed like a good spot for fishing, Dad stopped the engine.
The sky was crystal clear and the sea was as calm as a sheet of glass. We spent a good couple of hours bathing in the sun, fishing rods in hands, without a care in the world. It was fantastic just being there, staring out at the beautiful blue sea. We caught a good number of fish.
We must have lost track of time, chatting and laughing, because the next thing I remembered was being put into a darkness which was so thick that one could almost cut it with a knife. Looking around, it was all pitch-black. Then, out of nowhere, a big wave came crushing into the boat, nearly overturning us all overboard. If that wasn’t bad enough, we could hear the rumbling (隆隆声) of thunder in the distance—it was unbelievable how the weather had changed so quickly before our very own eyes. The storm was rolling up on us fast and it wasn’t long before the rain started to come down in showers. The rain was so dense and heavy that we could barely breathe.
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。
Dad immediately rushed to start the engine but it would not start.
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Suddenly, we started to hear what seemed like the sound of a helicopter approaching.
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