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温州中学2023学年英语跨年考
高三英语试卷 （2023.12.31）
本试卷分第一卷（选择题）、第二卷（非选择题），满分150分，考试时间为120分钟。所有题目的答案都必须写在答题卷上。
第 I 卷
注意事项：
答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the speakers’ destination
A. The park. B. The beach. C. The hotel.
2.What is Nancy’s plan for Christmas
A. To have dinner at home. B. To do volunteer work. C. To visit some friends.
3.What is wrong with the man’s watch
A. It’s fast. B. It’s stopped. C. It’s slow.
4.Where is the bookstore now
A. On Lear Road. B. On Nelson Street. C. On Huntington Road.
5.What is the man going to do
A. Do some shopping. B. Give the woman a ride. C. Make breakfast.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman charge the man
A. He’s returned a book late. B. He’s damaged a book. C. He’s lost a book.
7. How does the man feel about the fine
A. It’s acceptable. B. It’s too much. C. It’s unnecessary.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8.What is special about the teacups
A. They are finely decorated. B. They are sold with candles. C. They are shaped like hearts.
9. Why does the man take the apple-tree-to-be gift
A. It looks attractive. B. It provides instructions. C. It will be a pleasant memory.
10. How much will the man pay for the girl
A. $24.95. B. $26.99. C. $56.90.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does Karl need according to Susan
A. A holiday. B. A promotion. C. A pay raise.
12. What does Karl think his company should do
A. Offer paid vacations. B. Keep costs down. C. Employ more people.
13. What does Susan agree to do for Karl
A. Watch for job openings. B. Post an advertisement. C. Talk to his manager.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman’s original plan for tonight
A. Have a good rest. B. Study for an exam. C. Celebrate her birthday.
15. What does the man intend to do with friends at 6:30
A. Have dinner. B. Watch a movie. C. Have a party.
16. When will the party probably end
A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 11:00.
17. How does the man sound
A. Enthusiastic. B. Impatient. C. Hesitant.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the talk mainly about
A. Disease control. B. Local events. C. Government service.
19. What is prohibited at present in Oxton
A. Watering gardens. B. Smoking outdoors. C. Washing cars.
20. What does the speaker say about the fire
A. It destroyed a building. B. It caused serious injuries. C. It was quickly put out.
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
Stargazing Festivals in 2023
As more areas grow brighter with light pollution, national parks across the country have become dark-sky havens. Every year, they host events like stargazing festivals to get travelers excited about astronomy.
·Bryce Canyon National Park—June 14-17
Situated in southern Utah, Bryce Canyon earned its dark-sky title in 2019. The 35,835-acre park is an ideal place to stay up late. This year, its annual astronomy festival includes guided stargazing sessions, lectures and “star stories” presentations, family-friendly activities, and even a performance by strings musicians in the northern Arizona-based Dark Sky Quartet.
·Shenandoah National Park—August 11-13
Conveniently located within a day’s drive from two-thirds of Americans, Shenandoah National Park’s night sky festival is a relaxing way to engage in astronomy. The nearly 200,000-acre park will host ranger talks, public stargazing sessions, lectures, presentations, and activities for kids. Staff are still working on this year’s full schedule.
·Great Basin National Park—September 14-16
Great Basin is one of the least crowded national parks, making it the perfect place to quietly appreciate the mysteries of the universe. Its annual astronomy festival is scheduled for this fall and includes guest speakers, constellation (星座) talks, observatory tours, and a photography workshop. During the festival’s unique “Art in the Dark” program, participants will get to paint in low-light conditions and experiment with how their eyes perceive color.
·Joshua Tree National Park—October 13-14
Joshua Tree National Park, as the International Dark Sky Association notes, is the “nearest convenient place to go stargazing under a relatively dark sky” for the 18 million people who live in the Los Angeles area. It became an official dark sky park in 2017, and each year, it hosts a night sky festival in the fall. As luck would have it, this year’s dates overlap with an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse. From Joshua Tree, the moon will appear to cover between 70 and 80 percent of the sun.
21. What is the purpose of Stargazing Festivals
A. To raise public interest in astronomy. B. To call for action against light pollution.
C. To provide a platform to observe stars. D. To collect money for more observatories.
22. Where should you go if you want to experience working in low-light conditions
A. Bryce Canyon National Park. B. Shenandoah National Park.
C. Great Basin National Park. D. Joshua Tree National Park.
23.What might be a bonus to visitors to Joshua Tree National Park during the festivals
A. An observatory tour. B. A photography workshop.
C. A stargazing tour. D. A solar eclipse.
B
Overlooking the Davis—Gant Varsity Soccer Field, a bed of overturned soil waits for further development. In a few years, this area will become a natural habitat and a playground for animals and residents. This peaceful area didn’t appear naturally, but through planning and action taken by Catlin Gabel’s Tiny Forest project launched by teacher Patrick Walsh.
Forests typically take hundreds of years to mature, with four stages of growth. “Tiny forests flatten out time through the planting of all four layers (层),” Walsh explained. The end result is a fast-growing, native forest in about 20 years. Over 600 plants from 43 species will be planted in the tiny forest, the first one in Oregon.
Walsh was inspired to build a tiny forest after hearing about this idea, which emerged in Japan and has taken hold in North America. He shared his vision with seniors in his class. The seniors researched tiny forests and made a proposal resulting in Clean Water Services donating 60 trees and $5,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Armed with these resources, Walsh and the students started working. “Something I didn’t really expect was the outpouring of students’ enthusiasm. Seeing students from all grades volunteered to contribute to the ‘dirty work’ really blew me away,” Walsh said.
Senior Megan Cover has been at the school since the first grade. “I’ll graduate after working on this project, which is surely sad, but it’s really rewarding and great to be a part of this project and to do my bit. We’re creating this educational space for many young kids,” Cover said.
Walsh summed up his goal of the project, which is to build a place where students can enjoy and learn about nature. “The forest will obviously not solve climate change, but it will deserve the efforts if the kids think about climate change and remember the importance of reforestation and trees when they look outside at the forest.”
24. What is special about tiny forests
A. They originated in North America. B. They are usually planted in schools.
C. They contain various types of trees. D. They become mature in a shorter time.
25. What surprised Walsh in the process of planting the tiny forest
A. The abundance of native tree species. B. Public concern about the environment.
C. The active participation of students. D. Support from local organizations.
26. How does Megan Cover feel about the project
A. Proud. B. Regretful. C. Grateful. D. Disappointed.
27. What does Walsh want the forest to function as for the students
A. A model. B. A reminder. C. A resource. D. A witness.
C
If someone asked whether you like the arts, you’d probably say you do—at least in theory. According to a survey, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say the arts “lift me up beyond everyday experiences”. However, only 30 percent attended a concert of any type in 2017; 23 percent went to an art museum. Fewer than half actively created art of any kind.
The mismatch can boil down to the fact that we are weighed down by our day-to-day responsibilities, leaving our schedule packed. Maybe you like to play a little background music while you work or do the chores, but even before the pandemic, most of us rarely, if ever, saw a live performance, let alone visited a gallery or watched a play.
Too often, we let the dull reality of life get in the way of the arts. But this is a mistake. The arts are the opposite of an escape from reality; they might just be the most realistic glimpse we ever get into the nature and meaning of life. If you make time for consuming and producing art—the same way you make time for work and exercise and family commitments—I assure you that you’ll find your life getting fuller and happier. Think of a time when you heard a piece of music and wanted to cry. Or maybe your dizziness as you emerged from a narrow side street in an unfamiliar city and found yourself in a beautiful town square as if in a fantasy. They probably stimulated a sudden awakening, much like the shock from a lungful of pure oxygen after breathing in smoggy air.
If you are among the people who feel that art is pure pleasure to experience and participate in, you might see it as a luxury item, while a preferable attitude is to treat art less like a distracting pleasure, and more like exercise or sleep, a necessity. Then draw up a schedule of your art exposure journey, and gradually weave art into your everyday life.
28. What prevents people from enjoying the arts
A. Shortage of time. B. Avoidance of duty. C. Lack of interest. D. Art space unavailability.
29. What can we learn about the role of art according to the passage
A. It explores mysteries of nature. B. It sparks emotional responses.
C. It enhances physical well-being. D. It offers a getaway from daily life.
30. What will be talked about next in the passage
A. Ways to integrate art into routine. B. Barriers to combining art and life.
C. Forms of distracting pleasures. D. Benefits of engaging with art.
31. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Art Journey: From Body to Mind B. Embracing Art: From Luxury to Necessity
C. Art Pursuit: Transforming Dull into Full D. Connecting with Art: From Reality to Fantasy
D
Anyone can be late a handful of times, but to be the person who is always late ― that’s an art, a frustrating art. Or, a side effect of your personality traits, scientists have found.
So what is it that causes some people to constantly miss trains, make it to the wedding just after the bride’s shown up and regularly annoy their friends And why is it so hard for us to fix it “There are all sorts of punishments for being late, and the paradox is that we are late even when those punishments and consequences exist.” said Justin Kruger, a social psychologist at New York University.
One of the commonest reasons why people are frequently late is that they fail to accurately judge how long a task will take ― something known as the planning fallacy(谬误). Research has shown that people on average underestimate the time to complete a task by a significant 40 percent.
Another trait is that forever-late-comers are more likely to be multitaskers. In a 2003 study run by Jeff Conte from San Diego State University found that out of 181 subway operators in New York City, those who preferred multitasking were more often late for their job. This is because multitasking makes it harder to have the awareness of what you’re doing. Conte also discovered there is a personality type that’s more likely to be late. While nervous, achievement-oriented Type A individuals are more likely to be punctual, Type B individuals, who are more laid-back, are later.
Admittedly, knowing all of this doesn’t necessarily help fix the problem. But scientists are starting to work on strategies that can slowly improve our punctuality. For people who constantly underestimate tasks, breaking down an activity into detailed steps can help people estimate how long something will take more accurately. As for your personality type, unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do to change that. But accepting that you need to struggle for it may just help. Acceptance, after all, is the first step to change.
32. What does the underlined word “paradox” mean in paragraph 2
A. Strategy. B. Argument. C. Solution. D. Puzzle.
33. What is a possible feature of forever-late-comers
A. They plan to spend more time on a task. B. They tackle more than one task at a time.
C. They suffer from concentration difficulties. D. They have high expectations for achievements.
34. Which advice can be given to people who are always late
A. Learn to accept who you are. B. Change your personality type.
C. Divide a task into smaller ones. D. Keep to the timetable accurately.
35. What is the main idea of the text
A. Time management contributes to success.
B. Late comers should be severely punished.
C. One’s always being late is linked to personality.
D. Changing personality helps improve punctuality.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Resolving (解决) Conflict in Friendships
Conflict is surely a common problem in life and friendships. ____ 36____ That’s because there isn’t enough depth to guarantee all the trouble it takes to smooth over the disagreement. Unfortunately, even when the friendship reaches a deeper level, conflict continues to happen and can break apart a relationship. Here are some resolutions.
Resolve it the day it happens. One rule my parents follow in their marriage is that they don’t go to bed angry with each other. They always attempt to resolve things the day it happens so that in the morning, it’s a fresh start with no past grudge (怨恨). I’ve found I need a short cool down period so that I don’t act in anger. For some, counting to one hundred before saying anything may be an option. ____ 37____
____ 38____ Sometimes if you sit down and talk things over, you begin to see where the other person is coming from. Realize that everyone has been created differently with various talents, abilities, and personality traits. For example, you might be a leader while your friend is more of a follower. You may be frustrated with him or her for not being very decisive. Yet it is important to understand that each person is unique and needs to be appreciated.
Initiate resolution. ____39____ Even when you think the other person is wrong, it’s not a bad thing to say “I’m sorry if I offended you in that way.” If you’re honest and genuine in delivering your words, there’s a good chance your friend will respond positively.
Most importantly, be loving in what you do. Try to focus on peacefully resolving the disagreement. It is not a most pleasant task to resolve conflict in any friendship. ____40____
A. Focus on the bigger picture.
B. Try to see the other person’s perspective.
C. Whatever you do, don’t let things ride for too long.
D. Be the first person in a fight to say sorry for your part.
E. Offering a listening ear shows you value the friendship.
F. Many shallow friendships end up being ruined after an argument.
G. However, it is worth the efforts because it results in a deeper friendship.
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，从短文后各题所给的A 、B 、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
As I sat motionless in a wheelchair by the pool, watching everyone else swim back and forth, I realized that I had spent most of my life watching others enjoy themselves. It was then that I noticed a little girl staring at me with a look of confusion. I smiled at her, hoping to ____41____ the ice by talking to her. Unfortunately, my ____42____ failed and she just kept on staring. My ____43____ increased as a little boy swam up to me and said, “I feel sorry for you.”
After the ____44____, a thought struck me — I had to change how the world ____45____ me. Because it was children who stared at me the most, I decided to write a children’s book that taught them about disabilities in a/an ____46____ way. This is when KatGirl, a superhero in a flying wheelchair, came into my mind.
I quickly wheeled inside my apartment and began creating the ____47____. As I wrote each word, I could ____48____ my future as a world-famous author and public speaker. Over the next two years, the story went through many changes before it ____49____ the world in the spring of 2011. My insistence eventually ____50____.
One day I was invited to speak to the students at a neighboring school. “How do you feel when you see me ” I asked them. The ____51____ bravely responded, “I feel ____52____ for you.”
I opened my book and started reading. Immediately I noticed the children’s stares turned to ____53____. “How do you feel when you see me ” I asked again. Without hesitation they replied, “You are so cool! Does your ____54____ fly too ” I just smiled, “No, not yet, but maybe someday.” I knew in my heart that this was ____55____.
41. A. break B. forget C. move D. deliver
42. A. project B. test C. attempt D. eyesight
43. A. relief B. awkwardness C. fear D. courage
44. A. race B. interview C. argument D. encounter
45. A. viewed B. surprised C. hurt D. shaped
46. A. serious B. formal C. random D. fun
47. A. story B. speech C. job D. research
48. A. discuss B. picture C. face D. determine
49. A. travelled B. united C. saw D. healed
50. A. gave up B. paid off C. ran out D. settled down
51. A. teachers B. readers C. kids D. competitors
52. A. happy B. sorry C. responsible D. guilty
53. A. smiles B. frowns C. bows D. tears
54. A. character B. body C. chair D. book
55. A. stupid B. strange C. rewarding D. true
第 II 卷
注意：将答案写在答题卷上。写在本试卷上无效。
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 top liquor maker Kweichow Moutai and domestic coffee chain Luckin Coffee have got a hit on their hands, with a new baijiu-flavored latte. The latte has become one of the most discussed topics on Chinese social media with people curious about ____56____ traditional Chinese liquor would taste with coffee.
In Beijijng, the Moutai-flavored latte sold out in some Luckin Coffee ____57____ (shop) before midday. And many had to close their online ordering system as orders increased.
“It seems that people prefer ____58____ (ice) latte, so we quickly used up the ice. The number of orders is scary,” said a barista surnamed Zhang. She also said she had no choice ____59____ to stop the online ordering system ____60____ (temporary) at around 1:30 pm because there were more than 200 orders still to be completed.
People have been sharing their reactions after trying the latte on social media, with most ____61____ (agree) that the aroma of the baijiu is very strong. Some wondered whether they would be allowed to drive after drinking the latte. ____62____ response, Luckin Coffee stated that children, pregnant women, drivers and those who are allergic to alcohol are advised not ____63____ (order) the drink.
In recent years, Moutai has been looking for ways to be more ____64____ (access) and pull in a new generation of users, said Zhu Danpeng, ____65____ food and drink expert.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，请你给你的英国朋友Mike写一封电子邮件，邀请他参与你设计的“Chinese Cuisine in My Eyes”网络调查。内容如下：
1.调查目的；2.调查内容；3.注意事项。
注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
On a hot September afternoon, Peter and his friend Isabel were on their way to the library. When they passed by Tubman park, Isabel suggested cutting through it to get to the library. As they entered the park, the sight of the swings (秋千) and the merry-go-round brought back a flood of memories of their childhood spent there. But now everything looked so old, sad, and dirty. Litter lay on the ground next to an overflowing trash bin. There were still young schoolchildren playing there but they had to avoid the trash that littered the playground. A little boy told them that the city took the other trash cans away and the remaining one never got emptied often.
As they headed toward the library, the two high school students wrinkled their forehead. In the library, they encountered Mrs. Evans, their kind-hearted fifth-grade teacher, retired yet still passionate. Mrs. Evans listened as Isabel and Peter eagerly explained what they’d seen. Finally, she recommended them to go to the City Hall to voice their concerns.
The next day, Isabel and Peter went into the building of the City Hall but were met with an impatient officer. They were informed that the city couldn’t help with their problem due to a tight budget. Discouraged, they left and turned to Mrs. Evans for help.
Under her guidance, they decided to ask Go Green, a non-profit organization whose goal is to protect the environment, for help. “This group is good at raising money for projects just like yours,” said Mrs. Evans. She promised to arrange them to present their ideas to Go Green. At this, their face lit up.
Two main tasks remained ahead: researching ways to clean up the park and preparing a convincing presentation. As Isabel was good at researching while Peter always had a talent for speaking, they cooperated quite well. Isabel learned from a science magazine that a new type of trash bin can squeeze the trash down without being emptied often, which saves time, money, and energy. Based on this, Peter practiced his presentation over and over again.
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。
Paragraph 1: A week later, Peter stood nervously at the back of the hall where Go Green was meeting.
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Paragraph 2: After the meeting, Isabel excitedly told Peter the good news.
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Dear Mike,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to invite you to take part in a research project I am conducting called "Chinese Cuisine in My Eyes."
The aim of this survey is to explore different perceptions of Chinese food, especially from individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds like yourself. The survey will cover a range of topics, including your favorite Chinese dishes, your thoughts on the flavors and presentation of Chinese cuisine, and any overall experiences you've had with Chinese food. Your participation and honest feedback would be incredibly valuable in providing insightful ideas for my research.
Please be assured that all responses will only be used for research purposes. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Your participation would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this fascinating topic.
Yours,
Li Hua
Dear Mike,
Particularly interested in understanding your opinions as someone from the UK who's tasted various Chinese dishes, I'm reaching out to invite you to participate in an online survey called “Chinese Cuisine in My Eyes.”
The purpose of this survey is to gather different perspectives on Chinese food, specifically how it’s perceived internationally. In the survey, you will find questions ranging from your favorite Chinese dishes to your thoughts on the flavors of Chinese cuisine, your personal preference, and impressive encounter with Chinese food. Please remember that there are no right or wrong answers, so please be as frank as possible, and the survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
To participate, simply click on the link attached. Thank you for considering this invitation. Expecting your valuable insights!
Yours,
Li Hua
Your honest feedback will be highly appreciated, as it will
Possible version
A week later, Peter stood nervously at the back of the hall where Go Green was meeting. He could feel nothing but his hands shaking and heart pounding. “You’ll be great, Peter,” Isabel encouraged him. Just then, Peter heard his name being announced. It was time to present! Peter took a deep breath and then went on the stage. “Tubman Park needs a new kind of trash can,” Peter explained, pointing to a poster of a trash can. Then Peter explained the working principle of the trash can in detail. The judges nodded as they listened, seeming interested in the project.
After the meeting, Isabel excitedly told Peter the good news. Go Green had agreed to buy new trash cans for the park! Hearing the inspiring news, they both leaped into the air with joy. Peter barely had time to savor the moment before Isabel started sharing the news with Mrs. Evans and showing their gratitude to her. Learning the result, Mrs. Evans smiled through misty eyes. “I know you can do it! Tubman Park is sure to become one that is clean and green again!” Never before had Peter and Isabel been so proud of themselves.
【A导语】这是一篇应用文。作者列举了2023年四个国家公园的星空观测节活动。
21．细节理解题。根据第一段的“they even host events like stargazing festivals to get travelers excited about astronomy (他们甚至举办观星节等活动，让旅行者对天文学感到兴奋)”可知观星节的目的是提高公众对天文学的兴趣，故选A。
22．细节理解题。根据Great Basin National Park—September 14-16部分的“During the festival’s unique “Art in the Dark” program, participants will get to paint in low-light conditions and experiment with how their eyes perceive color (在艺术节独特的“黑暗中的艺术”项目中，参与者将在弱光条件下绘画，并实验他们的眼睛如何感知颜色)”可知如果你想体验在弱光条件下的工作，你应该去大盆地国家公园，故选C。
23．推理判断题。根据Joshua Tree National Park—October 13-14部分的“As luck would have it, this year’s dates overlap with an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse (幸运的是，今年的日期与环形“火环”日食重叠)可知在节日期间，日食可能是约书亚树国家公园游客的额外奖励，故选D。
【B导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了在老师Patrick Walsh的带领下，学校的学生合力种下了一片小森林，在若干年后，这个地区将成为动物和居民的自然栖息地和游乐场。
24. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“Forests typically take hundreds of years to mature, with four stages of growth. “Tiny forests flatten out time through the planting of all four layers (层),” Walsh explained. The end result is a fast—growing, native forest in about 20 years. (森林通常需要数百年才能成熟，有四个生长阶段。Walsh解释说：“小森林通过种植所有四层植物将时间变快。”最终的结果是在大约20年的时间里，一个快速生长的原生森林。)”可知森林通常需要数百年才能成熟，但是小森林的生长时间大大缩短了，即他们在较短的时间内变得成熟；故选D项。
25. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中““Something I didn’t really expect was the outpouring of students’ enthusiasm. Seeing students from all grades volunteered to contribute to the ‘dirty work’ really blew me away,” Walsh said. (“我没有预料到的是学生们的热情会如此高涨。看到来自各个年级的学生自愿参与‘脏活’，我真的惊呆了。”Walsh说。)”可知Walsh 没有预料到学生们的热情会如此高，各个年级的学生都积极参与进来，这让他震惊；故选C项。
26. 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Senior Megan Cover has been at the school since the first grade. “I’ll graduate after working on this project, which is surely sad, but it’s really rewarding and great to be a part of this project and to do my bit. We’re creating this educational space for many young kids,” Cover said. (高三学生Megan从一年级开始就在学校了。“我将在完成这个项目之后毕业，这当然令人难过，但是能够参与这个项目并尽自己的一份力量，真的是一件非常有意义和伟大的事情。我们正在为许多年轻孩子创造这样的教育空间。”)”可知Megan认为这是一件非常有意义和伟大的事情，由此可推断，她为自己能够参与到小森林项目中为孩子们创造一片具有教育意义的空间感到自豪；故选A项。
27. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中““The forest will obviously not solve climate change, but it would deserve the efforts if the kids think about climate change and remember the importance of reforestation and trees when they look outside at the forest.” (森林显然不能解决气候变化问题，但是如果孩子们能够考虑到气候变化问题，并且在看到森林的时候记住重新造林和树木的重要性，那么这些努力都是值得的。”)”可知，Walsh认为如果孩子们看到小森林时能想到气候变化问题以及重新造林和树木的重要性，那他们付出的努力就值得；由此可推断，Walsh希望小森林能够对学生们起到提醒作用，故选B项。
【C导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了人们对自己的日常安排满满，以致于没有“艺术时间”，从而使得艺术成为“理论上的喜爱”和“奢侈品”。作者论述了艺术能够带来的有益的情绪刺激，希望可以将对艺术的喜爱真正体现到日常生活中，使其成为生活必需品。
8．细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“The mismatch can boil down to the fact that we are weighed down by our day-to-day responsibilities, leaving our schedule packed.(这种不匹配可以归结为这样一个事实：我们被日常的责任压得喘不过气来，把我们的日程安排得满满的。)”可知，阻止人们享受艺术的是安排满满的日程，即，缺少享受艺术的时间。故选A项。
9．推理判断题。根据文章第三段内容“They probably stimulated a sudden awakening, much like the shock from a lungful of pure oxygen after breathing in smoggy air.(它们可能刺激了一种突然的觉醒，很像吸入烟雾弥漫的空气后，一大口纯氧引起的震惊。)”可知，艺术可能会刺激一种突然的觉醒，给人带来震惊。由此可推知，艺术会给人带来情绪方面的刺激。故选B项。
10．推理判断题。根据文章末尾段末尾句内容“Then draw up a schedule of your art exposure journey, and gradually weave art into your everyday life.(然后制定一个你的艺术接触之旅的时间表，并逐渐将艺术融入你的日常生活。)”提到了制定一个时间表，将艺术融入日常生活，由此可推知，后文应以这一话题继续讲述如何设计这样的时间表，如何将艺术融入日常生活规划中。故选A项。
11．主旨大意题。通过阅读文章内容可知，文章最后一段内容“If you are among the people who feel that art is pure pleasure to experience and participate in, you might see it as a luxury item, while a preferable attitude is to treat art less like a distracting pleasure, and more like exercise or sleep, a necessity.(如果你认为艺术是一种纯粹的体验和参与的乐趣，你可能会将其视为奢侈品，而更可取的态度是将艺术视为一种分散注意力的乐趣，而更像是一种锻炼或睡眠，一种必需品。)”点明了作者想要表达的核心，即，摒弃掉“对艺术理论式的喜爱”，将艺术真正的融入生活，使其成为生活必需品，而非奢侈品。因此，选项C“Embracing Art: From Luxury to Necessity(拥抱艺术：从奢侈品到必需品)”贴合主旨，可作最佳标题。故选B项。
【D导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了迟到的原因可能能与性格特征相关，并提出了一些相应的策略。
1．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段划线词paradox前文的内容“There are all sorts of punishments for being late(对于迟到，有各种各样的惩罚)”和后文的内容“we are late even when those punishments and consequences exist.(即使存在惩罚和后果，我们仍然会迟到)”可知，前文提出迟到了会有相应的惩罚，后文提出即使受到惩罚，但我们还是会迟到，故此处的划线词与D项“令人费解的事、难题”意思相近，迟到了会受到惩罚，令人费解的就是即使有惩罚，我们仍然会迟到，故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Another trait is that forever -late-comers are more likely to be multitaskers.(永远迟到的人的另一个特点可能是多重任务的)”可知，永远迟到的人的特点可能是一次要处理很多任务，是多重任务的，故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“But scientists are starting to work on strategies that can slowly improve our punctuality. For people who constantly underestimate tasks, breaking down an activity into detailed steps can help people estimate how long something will take more accurately.(对于那些经常低估任务的人来说，将一项任务分解成详细的步骤可以帮助人们准确地估计这项任务花的时间。)”可知，对于那些经常迟到的人，他们可以将任务分解成一些小任务，从而更好的估计任务所花费的时间，故选C。
4．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Anyone can be late a handful of times, but to be the person who is always late - that’s an art, a frustrating art. Or, a side effect of your personality traits, scientists have found.(任何人都可能迟到几次，但要成为一个总是迟到的人，这是一门艺术，一门令人沮丧的艺术。或者，科学家发现，这是你性格特征点副作用。)”以及后文对迟到人的特征的分析可知，本文主要介绍迟到可能是与性格相关的，故选C。
【七选五】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了冲突无疑是生活和友谊中常见的问题，我们要努力集中精力和平解决友谊中的冲突，比如在冲突发生的那一天就去解决，从对方的角度看问题，真诚地表达自己的观点并及时道歉等。
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W: Steve, I think we have gone off, of course. We’ve been cycling for an hour and there’s no beach in sight.
M: I don’t think so. I’ve been checking the map. Across this part to the international hotel and the beach’s one mile from there.
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M: Nancy, are you having a big Christmas dinner at your house this year
W: Actually, I plan to spend Christmas at a homeless shelter with some friends. We just want to do something for the people there.
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W: Oh, no, I think we’ve just missed the bus.
M: How can that be It says here that the bus’s arriving at ten fifty five. My watch says we’re five minutes ahead of time. Wait a minute! The town hall clock is striking eleven!
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M: There used to be a bookstore on the corner of Lear Road and Nelson Street. Is it still there
W: Not any more. It’s a restaurant now. The bookstore has moved to Huntington Road, just next to the shopping centre.
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W: Would you pick up some milk and eggs from the supermarket
M: Sure, do you need anything else
W: No, oh, wait! Get some bread too. We don’t have any for breakfast tomorrow.
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W: What can I do for you
M: I’d like to return these books.
W: Okay, um. What happened to this book
M: I dropped it and the cover tore off. Sorry!
W: Well, I’m afraid you’ll have to pay a fine for the damage.
M: How much
W: Three dollars.
M: That’s not too bad.
W: You can pay it now or at the end of the month.
M: I’ll pay it now. Here you are.
Text 7
W: Can I help you
M: Yes, I’m looking for a gift for my daughter’s birthday, and I want something special.
W: Right, daughters are Daddy’s little girls. We have all kinds of sweet things that are specially designed for young girls. What about this set of heart shaped tea cups and saucers Every time she pours a drink into the cup, a heart appears. The set includes six different colored tea cups and saucers. The price is fifty six dollars ninety cents.
M: It looks quite good. What’s that bag over there
W: It’s an apple-tree-to-be gift set. It has everything needed to grow an apple tree—tree seed, pot, growing medium and directions.
M: Oh, this is a great idea. Many years later, it will grow into a big apple tree in the garden, and it will always remind her of this special birthday.
W: Yeah, yeah, isn’t it great
M: How much is it
W: Twenty four dollars ninety five cents.
M: I’ll take the apple tree set.
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W: Karl, don’t you think you should take a break You haven’t gone on a holiday for the last two years.
M: I would like to, Susan, but it is not possible. There is too much work.
W: But you look too tired. You need a break.
M: I know, but as long as they don’t hire more people, my chances are slim.
W: Why don’t they hire more people
M: Because they want to keep costs down.
W: Have you discussed this with the manager
M: Well, I did have a word with him last month, but I don’t think that helped much.
W: In that case, you should consider changing jobs.
M: I have been thinking about it for a while. You would let me know if you find any positions available, wouldn’t you
W: Of course, but you should also look for wanted ads.
M: I’ve already done that, but I haven’t yet found a job opening that suits my skills.
W: Don’t lose hope. You will find a good job soon.
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M: Amy, how are you doing
W: Oh, hi Stewart. School is so crazy these days and when I’m not at school, I’m at work.
M: Hey, listen! I’m getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of our other friends are going to join us, and we’re... Well, we’re going out to eat and then catch a movie. Why don’t you come with us
W: Hey, I’d love to, but I have to prepare for a test next week.
M: Ah, come on, we’re planning on having dinner around six thirty and then seeing a movie at seven thirty. Come on!
W: I hate, I don’t think, I’d better... I haven’t been feeling well lately.
M: Yeah, because you study too e on! Relax! And at Sara’s birthday too. And we’re throwing her a small birthday party after the movie. It will be over at around ten thirty and you’ll be home half an hour e on!
W: Oh, okay. Where do we meet for the dinner
M: At the Chinese restaurant on Jackson street. I’ll pick you up at six o’clock.
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W: This is radio Oxton. It’s ten o’clock, and here is the local news. The hot dry weather is still causing problems. It hasn’t rained for six weeks and water is in short supply. The police have asked the local people not to water their gardens more than once a week during the emergency period. The washing of cars is completely banned. The temperature at two pm yesterday was a record 32 degrees. Hospitals have reported a large number of cases caused by the extreme heat. Old people and babies are most at risk. Unfortunately, the weather forecast says the hot dry weather will continue for three or four more days. Who says it always rains in England
There has been a small fire at Oxton General Hospital. More than twenty patients were moved away from part of the building as firemen went for the fire. The fire was not serious. The firemen stopped it in a couple of minutes and everything now is back to normal. Well, that’s the news at ten o’clock. The next news will be in two hours at midday.

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