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丰城九中2023-2024学年上学期高三第三次段考试卷
英 语
本试卷总分值为150分 考试时长为120分钟
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。
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What did Fred have for breakfast today
A. Bread and an egg. B. Bread and an apple. C. A banana and an apple.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hmm, I had bread and an egg for breakfast. What did you have, Fred
M: I wasn’t hungry this morning. I had some fruit. I had a banana and an apple.
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What does the woman think of herself
A. Outgoing. B. Shy. C. Confident.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Jane, you seem to like to stay with people who are a lot more outgoing and confident than you are.
M: Yeah. I’m kind of shy and quiet myself, so I let them do the talking.
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When will the woman meet the man
A. At 6:00. B. At 6:45. C. At 7:30.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: What time should I pick you up
M: Let’s see. I should be home by 6:00, but I need some time to get ready. How about a quarter to seven
W: Well, I have to prepare dinner for my son. I’ll be there at 7:30.
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What may cause the woman trouble
A. Missing a class. B. Having dinner outside. C. Getting back home too late.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Mary and I will go out to dinner after class on Friday. Can you go with us
M: Yeah, sure. But what time are we going to go out I have to be home by ten, or I’ll get into trouble.
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What are the speakers talking about
A. A teacher. B. A task. C. A movie.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Did your teacher give a task for Monday
M: There is nothing to read in the textbook, but we have to see a movie and write a short report about it.
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，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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What do the speakers both agree
A. It was an enjoyable evening.
B. They had an expensive meal.
C. The food was very delicious.
7. What does the man think of the music
A. Relaxing. B. Embarrassing. C. Special.
【答案】6. B 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: I don’t know about you, Tanya, but I’m still hungry.
W: No, I’m fine. It was a good meal. Rather expensive though.
M: More than rather! I thought they charged far too much for what we got.
W: But if you want to eat out elsewhere, you have to be prepared to pay much more. It’s not just you’re paying for. You pay for the surroundings, the service, the music--even the fresh flowers on the table. It’s all those things that make it such an enjoyable evening.
M: I suppose so. But I think it’d be better to buy something really special and eat it at home.
W: Oh yes! And who does the cooking
M: I’m always ready to help.
W: That’s not the point. I want to be able to enjoy a relaxing evening and that means...
M: And wasting money. Maybe we’ll end up in debt before long. Just think what we could have bought if we’d stayed at home.
W: But it’s not as much fun! I loved the music.
M: Well, I found it embarrassing. I hate it when the violinist stood right beside me. I didn’t know where to look.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What kind of people does London Week need
A. Advertisers. B. Reporters. C. Sales representatives.
9. How much did Lisa earn monthly in her last job
A. 2,500 pounds. B. 3,000 pounds. C. 3,500 pounds.
【答案】8. C 9. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hey, I think I found a job that might interest Lisa. Where is she
W: She went to Liverpool visiting friends, I think. What is it
M: Well, it’s from London Week which claims to be the only newspaper for visitors to London.
W: What do they want A reporter
M: No, it’s what they call a sales representative.
W: Hmm. Could be interesting. How much does it pay
M: Not bad. Three thousand pounds a month. That’s five hundred pounds more than what she made in her last job.
W: Not bad at all. Any requirement
M: Salespeople with no less than two years of experience, not necessarily in advertising. Lisa’s got plenty of that.
W: Any other details about the job
M: No, just the paid trips to Paris on top of the salary.
W: Well, let’s tell Lisa. She’ll be back tomorrow I expect.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To ask for his help.
B. To invite him to the music festival.
C. To introduce a folk band to him.
11. When will the speakers go to get tickets
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
12. What is the most important for the speakers to get tickets
A. Arriving by 6:00 a.m. B. Taking something to sit on. C. Lining up in the park.
【答案】10. B 11. A 12. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi, John, you know the music festival that’s starting this Saturday
M: Um… someone mentioned it. Is it any good
W: It’s great! Mostly small folk groups, but they have well-known bands too. Some of us go every year—you want to join us
M: But… isn’t it too late to get tickets.
W: Well, the way it works is…about 6 a.m. on Friday, people start lining up in the park. We all bring something to sit on—and food—so the wait is not bad. As long as you’re at the park by six, you’ll get a ticket.
M: OK. I think I can get there by six. I’ll go!
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. Who is the woman staying with now
A. Her mother. B. Her father. C. Her sister.
14. What will the man do in the evening
A. Visit the woman. B. Work on his project. C. Stay with his relatives.
15. How will the man go to the woman’s house
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car.
16. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
【答案】13. C 14. C 15. B 16. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hello, Jenny. This is Mike. I thought you were coming over to study.
W: Yeah, I know, but my mother has to go out for the morning and my father has gone to work today, so I have to stay with my sister. Sorry.
M: Oh, that means you can’t come over, right
W: I guess so. Can we do it later today How about in the afternoon My mother will be back in the afternoon.
M: I can’t. My aunt and uncle are coming to visit for the weekend. They will arrive at about 5:00 p.m. and then we’ll eat out in the evening.
W: We really need to get our project finished. Hey, could you come over here
M: What a great idea! I should have thought about that. Sure, when can I come
W: Right now, if you want to. You can take the No. 6 bus here. We can take a break at noon and I can make us sandwiches for lunch and then we can continue to work in the afternoon. I’m sure we can finish it before 4:00 p.m.
M: I’ll tell mom and ride over on my bike. See you in an hour.
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. Where is Coopers
A. On the edge of town. B. Behind a market. C. Near the college.
18. What is the good point about Shopsmart
A. The price. B. The position. C. Transport.
19. What can people buy in Mass
A. Fruit and vegetables. B. Files and pens. C. Souvenirs.
20. What do we know about the museum in Newtown
A. It has its own shop. B. It is closed on Sunday. C. It provides parking spaces.
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. B 20. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Welcome to Newtown, boys and girls. Now let me introduce the main shopping places in Newtown. There are two supermarkets: Coopers, selling all kinds of food, is only five minutes’ walk from the college and has a large car park; Shopsmart, on the edge of town, is bigger and usually has the most competitive prices, but is difficult to get to. It is best to buy fresh fruit and vegetables in the market, which is held every day apart from Sunday.
In Bridge Street, there are four bookshops, where you’ll find a good range of dictionaries. For those on a tight budget, there is Mass—a huge shop selling study materials, where you can buy everything from files and pens to software. There is a small bookshop in the college, which also sells basic things like paper.
Newtown doesn’t have as many souvenir shops as London, but the castle has its own shop, and so does the museum. Anyway, I hope this talk will be useful for you and I wish you a pleasant stay.
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
Have you ever been into a cave If not, please follow us and explore some of the most beautiful caves from around the world!
Marble Caves
Located in the center of Lake General Carrera, the Marble Caves in Chico, Chile, are only accessible by boat. The surrounding crystal clear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color (depending on the writer levels and the season). The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun’s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.
Reed Flute Cave
Reed F1ute Cave known as “the Palace of Natural Arts” is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China. The limestone cave offers a grand fairyland of stalactites (钟乳石), stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors.
Fingal’s Cave
This incredible sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. The cave’s size, shape, and naturally – arched (拱形的) roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral - like atmosphere.
The Blue Grotto
The Blue Grotto is the symbol of Capri. It is a sea cave found on the coast of the island and is a well-known spot to all who visit the area. This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance. When viewed from inside the cave, the entrance appears as a brilliant white light just above the waterline, while the underwater hole, which is the larger source of light, provides a blue light.
21. Why is sunset the best time to visit Marble Caves
A. Because boats are only available at sunset.
B. Because it has the most beautiful scenery.
C. Because it is surrounded by clear waters.
D. Because it has enough light in it.
22. Which cave will you go to if you want to enjoy the strange sound
A. Reed Flute Cave. B. Marble Caves.
C. The Blue Grotto. D. Fingal’s Cave.
23 What is special about the Blue Grotto
A. Bright blue light B. Various plants and animals.
C. Unique underwater hole. D. Strange sounds.
【答案】21. D 22. D 23. A
【解析】
【导语】是一篇应用文。短文介绍了世界上最美丽的几个洞穴。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Marble Caves部分的“The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun’s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.(参观的最佳时间：日出和日落期间，当阳光照亮洞穴墙壁时，让它成为一次难忘的经历。)”可知，日落是参观Marble Caves的最佳时间是因为那个时候洞里面有足够的光。故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Fingal’s Cave部分的“The cave’s size, shape, and naturally—arched (拱形的)roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral—like atmosphere.(这个洞穴的大小、形状和自然的拱形屋顶与波浪相结合，创造出奇怪的声音，增加了如同大教堂般氛围的吸引力。)”可知，如果你喜欢奇怪的声音，你可以去Fingal’s Cave。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Blue Grotto部分的“This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance.(这个洞穴是独一无二的，因为它明亮的蓝光来自两个源头：洞穴的入口和入口下面的一个更大的洞。)”可知，Blue Grotto的特别之处在于它的明亮的蓝色光。故选A。
B
Super Typhoon Rai (known as “Odette” in the Philippines) made landfall on Siargao Island in southeastern Philippines at 1:30 pm local time on Thursday December 16. The typhoon was the 15th storm to hit the country in 2021 and was the strongest storm of 2021. Almost 16 million Filipinos were facing threats including strong winds, heavy rains, flooding, landslides, displacement and risking loss of life, home, livelihood and agriculture. Around 700,000 of them were children.
UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) expressed deep concern for children and families at risk and announced its commitment to providing support to the Philippine government. Reyn Ambag was one of the children who were rescued during the typhoon.
12-year-old Reyn Ambag is a grade 7 student living on the island of Siargao. He goes to school in San Isidro National High School which is located in the Municipality of San Isidro. With Values Education as his favorite subject in school, Reyn is always ready to help others.
Reyn is raised by his mother who is a single parent and runs a retail store alone. Aside from his mother, his cousin has also been living with them to help out in the absence of Reyn’s father. Reyn’s mother provides for all three of them. She is able to support their daily needs and Reyn’s schooling by the income she gets from the small retail store.
During Typhoon Odette, Reyn’s family stayed inside the comfort room of the school where they were evacuated (疏散) to. There, he witnessed through the window how the strong winds of the typhoon destroyed the area. They stayed there until the storm subsided and it was safe for them to go out. Upon returning to their home, they were astonished to find that their house was damaged due to the fallen trees.
After observing the delays in restoring the electricity in their community, Reyn wanted to pursue a related job in the future. “I want to be an electrician someday so that if a power cut would happen because of a typhoon, I would be able to help in restoring it for free,” said Reyn.
24. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. Different types of natural disasters.
B. The introduction of a typhoon and its threats.
C. Historical data of the strongest typhoons.
D. The government’s reaction to Super Typhoon Rai.
25. Where does Reyn’s schooling fees come from
A. His father. B. His cousin. C. His family store. D. His part-time job.
26. What does the underlined word “subsided” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Broke into. B. Fell apart. C. Went over. D. Died down.
27. Why did Reyn intend to become an electrician
A. To make money to support his family.
B. To reward the community with his work.
C. To restore power in time after typhoons.
D. To meet his mother’s expectations of him.
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. D 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了Reyn Ambag所在的Siargao岛遭到了台风的侵袭，他和他的家人们得到了联合国儿童基金会的帮助，以及他想要成为一名电工以便在因台风而停电时免费帮助恢复供电的故事。
【24题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“The typhoon was the 15th storm to hit the country in 2021 and was the strongest storm of 2021. Almost 16 million Filipinos were facing threats including strong winds, heavy rains, flooding, landslides, displacement and risking loss of life, home, livelihood and agriculture.(这是2021年袭击该国的第15次风暴，也是2021年最强的风暴。近1600万菲律宾人面临着包括强风、暴雨、洪水、山体滑坡、流离失所和生命、家园、生计和农业损失的威胁)”可知，第一段主要介绍了超强台风Rai及其威胁。故选B。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“She is able to support their daily needs and Reyn’s schooling by the income she gets from the small retail store. (她从小零售店获得的收入能够支持他们的日常需求和Reyn的学校教育。)”可知，Reyn的学费来自他母亲经营小店的收入。故选C。
【26题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前“They stayed there (他们一直呆在那里)”及划线词后“and it was safe for them to go out. (他们可以安全出门了)”可推断，他们一直呆在那里，直到风暴平息才回家，划线词subsided为“平息”之意，和Died down意思相近。故选D。
【27题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段““I want to be an electrician someday so that if a power cut would happen because of a typhoon, I would be able to help in restoring it for free,” said Reyn. (“我想有一天成为一名电工，这样如果因为台风而停电，我就可以免费帮助恢复供电，”Reyn说。)”可知，Reyn想成为电工的原因是为了能够在台风之后及时修好电力设施，恢复供电。故选C。
C
Women in post-pregnancy tend to respond slower to the outside world than they did before. In the West, this phenomenon is called “pregnancy brain”. In China, people describe it as “women are slower and less sharp for three years after giving birth.” However, studies showed that they are not less sharp. Rather, their brains are becoming better wired for parenting at the cost of memory.
In their 2016 research, Elseline Hoekzema and her team from the Netherlands scanned 25 women’s brains before and during pregnancy. The MRI results showed that there was a decrease in the amount of expectant mothers’ grey matter in their brains, which is responsible for multiple functions, including muscle control, emotions, speech and memory.
The decrease in grey matter isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Hoekzema compared it with the drop in the grey matter of teenagers during puberty (青春期). According to a previous study, during puberty, teenagers’ hormones cause a reduction in unnecessary synapses (突触), the connections between nerve cells. This process makes the brain work more efficiently. Likewise, the reduction of grey matter in new mothers’ brains might lead to greater parenting abilities.
The changes in the region of grey matter affected by pregnancy are known to play a role in social cognition (认知). This change might help a new mother better understand and decode her baby’s facial expressions and needs. Based on the results, scientists believed that the female brain experiences changes to help them better prepare for motherhood.
In a recent study led by Jonny Kohl from London’s Francis Crick Institute, experiments on the brains of pregnant mice provide concrete evidence that specific hormones improved connections between neurons (神经元) associated with parenting behaviors. While conducted on mice, this brain remodeling agrees with previous human studies, suggesting shared mechanisms, Newsweek reported.
However, this improvement in parenting-related skills might come at a cost. A 2010 study showed pregnant women have poorer memory skills than non-pregnant women, particularly concerning spatial recognition memory. This explains why many pregnant women sometimes lose their way on familiar routes.
And according to Hoekzema, the changes in women’s brains are long-lasting. So, next time your mom gets lost in a familiar place, be patient and kind to her. After all, her brain changed to bring you into the world!
28. During pregnancy, what happens to women’s brains
A. They increase in amount. B. They become more complex.
C. They generate new neuro cells. D. They lose some grey matter.
29. How might the changes in women’s brains during pregnancy benefit them
A. By improving their work efficiency. B. By boosting their muscle control.
C. By strengthening their social cognition. D. By adjusting their emotional state.
30. What do we know about Jonny Kohl’s study
A. It conflicted with Hoekzema’s team’s findings.
B. It compared pregnant mice with non-pregnant ones.
C. It explored the link between hormone changes and parenting behaviors.
D. It confirmed the long-lasting effects of pregnancy on women’s brains.
31. What is one potential disadvantage of brain changes in pregnant women
A. Poorer communication skills. B. A weaker sense of direction.
C. A shorter length of attention. D. Decreased problem-solving abilities.
【答案】28. D 29. C 30. C 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要说明了孕妇怀孕期间大脑的一些变化以及带来的影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The MRI results showed that there was a decrease in the amount of expectant mothers’ grey matter in their brains, which is responsible for multiple functions, including muscle control, emotions, speech and memory.(核磁共振结果显示，孕妇大脑中的灰质数量有所减少，而灰质负责多种功能，包括肌肉控制、情绪、语言和记忆)”可知，在怀孕期间，女性的大脑失去了一些灰质。故选D。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The changes in the region of grey matter affected by pregnancy are known to play a role in social cognition (认知). This change might help a new mother better understand and decode her baby’s facial expressions and needs. Based on the results, scientists believed that the female brain experiences changes to help them better prepare for motherhood.(众所周知，受怀孕影响的灰质区域的变化在社会认知中起着重要作用。这种变化可能有助于新妈妈更好地理解和解读宝宝的面部表情和需求。基于这些结果，科学家们认为女性的大脑经历了变化，以帮助她们更好地为母亲做准备)”可知，怀孕期间女性大脑的变化可以加强社会认知。故选C。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“In a recent study led by Jonny Kohl from London’s Francis Crick Institute, experiments on the brains of pregnant mice provide concrete evidence that specific hormones improved connections between neurons (神经元) associated with parenting behaviors.(在最近由伦敦弗朗西斯克里克研究所的乔尼科尔领导的一项研究中，对怀孕老鼠的大脑进行的实验提供了具体的证据，表明特定的激素改善了与养育行为相关的神经元之间的联系)”可知，Jonny Kohl的研究探讨了荷尔蒙变化和养育行为之间的联系。故选C。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段“A 2010 study showed pregnant women have poorer memory skills than non-pregnant women, particularly concerning spatial recognition memory. This explains why many pregnant women sometimes lose their way on familiar routes.(2010年的一项研究表明，孕妇的记忆能力比非孕妇差，尤其是在空间识别记忆方面。这就解释了为什么许多孕妇有时会在熟悉的路线上迷路)”可知，孕妇大脑变化的一个潜在缺点是向感较弱。故选B。
D
The first time you start to read a poem, you must relax and read through it without concentrating on its meaning. Imagine you are meeting a person for the first time. You will just observe him and listen to his voice, as well as watch his shapes or movements, but you have not yet known what he is all about. Likewise, you may enjoy the sound, rhythms, or wording, and form some first impressions about a poem.
On your second reading, you should concentrate more on the general meaning of the poem. This time, you will want to compare your feelings about the poem by now with how you felt before. Are they the same What is different and why
Your third reading will focus more on details: the words, phrases, or images. Looking up any unfamiliar words in a dictionary so that you can gain a more accurate understanding. Using the example given above about meeting someone, his image will change gradually and slightly as you meet and learn more about him. Therefore, in your additional readings, it is a good idea to compare your understanding each time with the understanding before.
A helpful approach to further understanding a poem is to summarize it in your own pare your version of understanding with those of others reading the same poem, and listen to how they form such opinions. Remember, however, that there is no exact or right meaning for a poem, as most poets have admitted they themselves are not exactly sure what they meant when writing certain lines or phrases; they have even been heard to say on occasion that sometimes words just seem to “drop from heaven” and land on the page. That is what awakening the imagination is all about. If you are lucky, and if you practice enough, magical things may happen when you write and you may be able to produce a beautiful poem or other work of art yourself.
32. Why does the author give the example of “meeting a person”
A. To arouse readers’ interest B. To support his argument
C. To offer some advice D. To interpret his point
33. What will you gain from the third reading of a poem
A. General meaning. B. Rhythm beauty.
C. Deeper meaning. D. Poetic structure.
34. What does the underlined word “ that ” refer to
A. Poets themselves don’t understand their poems.
B. Beautiful poems drop from heaven occasionally.
C. Poetic meanings are open to different explanations.
D. Writing a summary helps understand a poem.
35. What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A. Inspiration and hard work help create great poems.
B. Poetry is an expression of one’s will in words.
C. Practice and patience make a man perfect.
D. Luck marches with those who give their very best.
【答案】32 D 33. C 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章阐述了作者对于如何读诗的理解以及写诗歌总结有助于加强对诗的理解。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The first time you start to read a poem, you must relax and read through it without concentrating on is meaning.(当你第一次开始读一首诗时，你必须放松去阅读它，不要专注于它的意思)”以及“You will just observe him and listen to his voice, as well as watch his shapes or movements, but you have not yet known what he is all about. Likewise, you may enjoy the sound, rhythms, or wording, and form some first impressions about a poem.(你只是观察他，听他的声音，以及观察他的形状或动作，但你还不知道他的一切。同样，你可能会喜欢一首诗的声音、节奏或措辞，并形成一些第一印象)”可推知，作者举这个例是为了让读者更好地理解作者所表达的观点。故选D。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Your third reading will focus more on details: the words, phrases, or images. Looking up any unfamiliar words in a dictionary so that you can gain a more accurate understanding. (第三次阅读你将要更多地关注细节：单词、短语或意象。用词典查找任何不熟悉的单词，这样你可以获得更准确的理解)”以及“Therefore, in your additional readings, it is a good idea to compare your understanding each time with the understanding before.(因此，在你的额外阅读中，将你每次的理解与之前的理解进行比较是一个好主意)”可知，第三次阅读要获得更深层的含义。故选C。
【34题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段“Remember, however, that there is no exact or right meaning for a poem, as most poets have admitted they themselves are not exactly sure what they meant when writing certain lines or phrases; they have even been heard to say on occasion that sometimes words just seem to “drop from heaven” and land on the page.(然而，请记住，一首诗没有确切或正确含义，因为大多数诗人都承认，他们自己在写某些诗句或短语时并不确定所写的是什么意思；他们有时甚至会说，有时候文字就像是从天而降，落在纸上)”可知，对于一首诗内容的理解可能会因人而异，而且连诗人都不确定自己想说什么，这也就需要读者自己发挥想象力做出解释了。故选C。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“If you are lucky, and if you practice enough, magical things may happen when you write and you may be able to produce a beautiful poem or other work of art yourself.(如果你足够幸运，如果你练习得足够多，当你写作时，神奇的事情可能会发生，你可能会写出一首美丽的诗或其他艺术作品)”可推知，灵感和勤奋有助于创作伟大的诗歌。故选A。
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
WHY A DOSE OF FEAR IS GOOD FOR YOU
Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “Do one thing every day that scares you.” She was onto something. Science has shown that feeling fear — in the right doses (量) — has several benefits.
·Feeling fear is fun and exciting. Many people scare themselves on purpose. ____36____
When you step outside your comfort zone, it is fear that makes you feel alive, which is fun and exciting. The excitement generated can also help reduce depression by increasing adrenaline (肾上腺素), which in turn increases excitement and glucose (changed into energy). ____37____ A dose of fear is an “eraser” for the mind.
·____38____ Being afraid of something can remind you of an area of your life that is limiting you. For instance, if you’re afraid of flying but face the fear and gather up the courage to step on an airplane, you can travel the world. Adding to your experiences means that you’ll create a varied life. You’ll also have fewer regrets.
·Fear makes you aware of what’s really important in life. How often have you said to yourself: “When I have more time, I’ll spend it with my family, pursue my passion, eat healthier or exercise more” Fear makes you realize that “now” is the only time you have to achieve and follow through what is most important._____39_____
Some say where fear meets courage is the sweet spot in which mountains get scaled and rivers are run. _____40_____ We should all embrace our fear. Not the big fears that are life-threatening but the helpful fears that come in small doses.
A. Fear helps you succeed.
B. “Later” is never ensured.
C. Fear allows you to live life to the fullest.
D. They watch scary movies, ride roller coasters or go skydiving.
E. And every time you come through a challenge, you feel empowered.
F. Most of all, fear can be the birth place of change, creativity and innovation.
G. Actually, it’s nearly impossible to be thinking of your worries when you are experiencing fear.
【答案】36. D 37. G 38. C 39. B 40. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了适度的恐惧是有好处的
【36题详解】
根据上文“Feeling fear is fun and exciting. Many people scare themselves on purpose.(感到恐惧是有趣和令人兴奋的。许多人故意吓唬自己)”可知，有人喜欢恐惧的感觉，并故意找恐惧感。由此可知，D. They watch scary movies, ride roller coasters or go skydiving.(他们看恐怖电影，坐过山车或去跳伞)能够衔接上文，符合语境。其中They指代上文中的Many people。故选D。
【37题详解】
根据下文“A dose of fear is an “eraser” for the mind. (恐惧是大脑的“橡皮擦”)”可知，此处在讲述恐惧和人的心理有关。由此可知，G. Actually, it’s nearly impossible to be thinking of your worries when you are experiencing fear.(事实上，当你感到恐惧时，你几乎不可能想到你的忧虑)能够衔接下文，符合语境。其中impossible to be thinking of your worries对应上文中的“eraser” for the mind。故选G。
【38题详解】
根据下文“Being afraid of something can remind you of an area of your life that is limiting you. For instance, if you’re afraid of flying but face the fear and gather up the courage to step on an airplane, you can travel the world. Adding to your experiences means that you’ll create a varied life. You’ll also have fewer regrets.(害怕某件事可以提醒你生活中某个限制你的领域。例如，如果你害怕坐飞机，但面对恐惧，鼓起勇气登上飞机，你就可以环游世界。增加你的经历意味着你将创造一个丰富多彩的生活。你也会少一些遗憾)”可知，本段主要讲述了如何人们挑战内心的恐惧，做一些让自己害怕的事情，会丰富自己的经历，少一些遗憾。由此可知，C. Fear allows you to live life to the fullest.(恐惧能让你活得更充实)能够总起下文，作本段的主题句，符合语境。故选C。
【39题详解】
根据上文“Fear makes you realize that “now” is the only time you have to achieve and follow through what is most important.(恐惧会让你意识到，“现在”是你唯一需要实现和坚持最重要的事情的时间)”可知，恐惧会让你重视和抓住“现在”。由此可知，B. “Later” is never ensured.(“以后”永远不会得到保证)能够衔接上文，符合语境。其中Later对应上文中的now。故选B。
【40题详解】
根据上文“Some say where fear meets courage is the sweet spot in which mountains get scaled and rivers are run.(有人说，恐惧与勇气相遇的地方是攀登高山、奔流河流的最佳地点)”可知，此处在讲述恐惧给人带来的好处，且总结全文。由此可知，F. Most of all, fear can be the birth place of change, creativity and innovation.(最重要的是，恐惧可以成为变革、创造和革新的摇篮)能够衔接上文，同时引起下文“We should all embrace our fear. Not the big fears that are life-threatening but the helpful fears that come in small doses.(我们都应该拥抱我们的恐惧。不是危及生命的大恐惧，而是小剂量的有益恐惧)”符合语境。故选F。
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。
In 2011, some students at the University of Maryland saw a large amount of food going to waste on their campus. They were so ___41___ about it that they decided to create a program to ___42___ the excess (多余的) food and send it to people in need for free. Later, the Food Recovery Network (FRN) ___43___ .
Up to now, FRN has grown to become a nationwide organization with many ___44___ in colleges and universities around the US, including one at the University of Maryland. Meanwhile, Rochester, a city of America, has a high rate of food ___45___ . In response to it, a proposal for a community food system plan has been ___46___ by the city’s government. The plan is aimed to offer safe ___47___ to all residents. The chapter of FRN at the University of Maryland works to ___48___ these attempts. With its help, the work is progressing ___49___ . The students have relocated quantities of food that would have otherwise gone to waste. Every Friday afternoon, members of the chapter meet to ___50___ the left food from the campus. Then the food is sorted and distributed to the communities all over the state.
“Our ___51___ is responding positively,” one student says. “What we don’t want is having too much food in the kitchen.” The students do make a ___52___ , and they even supply the ___53___ meals to the people outside the city. Besides, what they have done is ___54___ to the environment. Thanks to FRN, they have successfully ___55___ the release of tons of carbon dioxide through reducing waste.
41.
A. delighted B. relaxed C. confused D. concerned
42.
A. redistribute B. replace C. waste D. label
43.
A. came back B. came down C. came into being D. came to an end
44.
A. donations B. chapters C. meals D. teachers
45.
A. supply B. recognition C. insecurity D. disappearance
46.
A. doubted B. rejected C. postponed D. submitted
47.
A. medicine B. shelter C. food D. trip
48.
A. aid B. assess C. identify D. investigate
49.
A. randomly B. smoothly C. temporarily D. toughly
50.
A. collect B. eat C. order D. sell
51.
A. bank B. home C. company D. school
52.
A. living B. difference C. fortune D. profit
53.
A. extra B. dirty C. purchased D. expensive
54.
A. adaptable B. friendly C. blind D. harmful
55.
A. allowed B. promoted C. decreased D. received
【答案】41. D 42. C 43. C 44. B 45. C 46. D 47. C 48. A 49. B 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. A 54. B 55. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了马里兰大学学生发现校园里大量食物被浪费的现象后，创建了食物回收网络这一项目。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们非常担忧这个问题，于是决定创建一个项目，把多余的食物重新分配给有需要的人，免费送给他们。A. delighted高兴的；B. relaxed轻松的；C. confused疑惑的；D. concerned关心的，担忧的。前文提到“In 2011, some students at the University of Maryland saw a large amount of food going to waste on their campus. ”（2011年，马里兰大学的一些学生发现校园里有大量食物被浪费。），可知看到食物被浪费应该感到非常痛心非常担忧。故选D。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们非常关心这个问题，于是决定创建一个项目，把多余的食物重新分配给有需要的人，免费送给他们。A. redistribute重新分配；B. replace替换；C. waste浪费；D. label贴标签。后文提到“the excess (多余的) food and send it to people in_______for free. ”（将多余的食物免费分给有需要的人）由此判断，这些“浪费了的，多余的”食物应该需要重新分配一下，分发给有需要的人。故选C。
【43题详解】
考查动词词组辨析。句意：后来，食品回收网络(FRN)应运而生。A. came back回来；B. came down下来；减轻；C. came into being形成；D. came to an end结束。前文提到“they decided to create a program”（于是决定创建一个项目）由此判断，正是因为看到了食堂里食物的浪费，所以食品回收网络才因此产生。故选C。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：到目前为止，FRN已经发展成为一个全国性的组织，在美国各地的学院和大学都有许多分会，其中包括马里兰大学的一个分会。A. donations捐款；B. chapters章节，分会；C. meals餐食；D. teachers老师。前文提到“become a nationwide organization”（成为一个全国性的组织），以及后文中“Every Friday afternoon, members of the chapter meet to________the left food from the campus”（周五下午，分会的成员集合到校园里分发剩下的食物）可知，chapter此处为原词复现。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：与此同时，美国的罗彻斯特市的食品不安全率很高。A. supply供应；储备；B. recognition识别；C. insecurity不安全性；D. disappearance消失。后文提到“The plan is aimed to offer safe________to all residents.”（该计划旨在为所有居民提供安全食品。）由此判断，该市的食品安全率不高所以才要制定计划改善这一现象。故选C。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为回应，市政府已经提交了一份社区食品系统计划的提案。A. doubted怀疑；B. rejected拒绝；C. postponed推迟；D. submitted提交。后文提到“The plan is aimed to offer safe ________ to all residents.”（该计划旨在为所有居民提供安全食品。）说明政府已经提交了这项计划的提案，以提升当地食物安全率。故选D。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：该计划旨在为所有居民提供安全食品。A. medicine药品；B. shelter住所；C. food食物；D. trip旅行。前文提到“Meanwhile, Rochester, a city of America, has a high rate of food________ ”（与此同时，美国的罗彻斯特市的食品不安全率很高。）由此判断，这一提案的提出是要为当地居民提供安全的食物。故选C。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：马里兰大学FRN分会致力于帮助这些尝试。A. aid帮助；B. assess评估；C. identify识别；查明；D. investigate调查。后文提到“With its help, the work is progressing________ ”（在它的帮助下，这项工作进展得很顺利），说明FRN分会在帮助这些为提高食品安全的尝试。故选A。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：在它的帮助下，工作进展顺利。A. randomly随机地；B. smoothly顺利地；C. temporarily暂时地；D. toughly固执地。后文提到“The students have relocated quantities of food that would have otherwise gone to waste. ”（学生们重新分配了大量原本会被浪费掉的食物。），学生们将食物重新分配，说明这项任务进行得十分顺利。故选B。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每周五下午，分会的成员会聚集在一起收集校园里剩下的食物。A. collect收集；B. eat吃；C. order命令；D. sell卖。后文提到“Then the food is________and distributed to the communities all over the state by category.”（然后将食物分类分发到全州各地的社区。）由此判断，马里兰大学分会应该要先把食物收集起来，才能分到各处。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我们学校的反应很积极，”一名学生说。A. bank银行；B. home家；C. company公司；D. school学校。根据“one student”（一名学生）可知，此处应该是指“学校”反应积极。故选D。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：学生们确实发挥了作用，他们甚至为城外的人提供额外的饭菜。A. living生计；B. difference影响；C. fortune幸运；D. profit利润。后文提到“and they even supply the 13 meals to the people outside the city. ”（他们甚至为城外的人提供额外的饭菜。）由此可知，学生们在帮助别人提供饭菜这方面做的非常好。此处也是固定短语make a difference，意为“对……有影响”。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：学生们确实发挥了作用，他们甚至为城外的人提供额外的饭菜。A. extra额外的；B. dirty肮脏的；C. purchased已经购买的；D. expensive昂贵的。后文提到“to the people outside the city.”（为城外的人提供了饭菜），由此判断，学生们除了将食堂的食物回收分配之外，还会额外给城外的人提供食物。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：此外，他们所做的是对环境友好的。A. adaptable能适应的；B. friendly友好的；C. blind失明的；D. harmful有害的。后文提到“Thanks to FRN, they have successfully________the release of tons of carbon dioxide through reducing waste. ”（多亏了FRN，他们通过减少浪费成功地减少了大量二氧化碳的排放。）FRN的努力使得二氧化碳的排放也减少了，由此判断，他们所做的事情是对环保有帮助的。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：多亏了FRN，他们通过减少浪费成功地减少了大量二氧化碳的排放。A. allowed允许；B. promoted提升；C. decreased减少；D. received接受。前文提到“Besides, what they have done is ________ to the environment.”（此外，他们所做的是对环境友好的。）由此判断，他们所做之事应该是会降低二氧化碳的排放，所以才会对环境友好。故选C。
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。
World Population Day was founded by the United Nations, and this holiday is___56___(annual) observed on July 11th.
The idea of World Population Day started in the late 1960s,___57___world leaders openly declared that adults have the right___58___(choose) whether they wanted children or not. This idea was also viewed as a human right. During this era, leaders were more open about___59___(discuss)child-bearing and the right women had to time their children___60___they wished. While this was just one of the___61___(sign) to the feminist movement in the US, this idea was new to many developing nations at the time.
In 1989, the world population quickly increased to five billion. During this same year, the United Nations founded World Population Day. Both events___62___(occur) on July 11th of that year.
World Population Day is celebrated in many ways much of this depends on the region. For participants who live in countries where gender___63___(equal) is a law, the holiday is meant to be ___64___reflection and celebration of significant moments in history that helped society achieve this basic human right.
Every July 11th, the United Nations also has central celebrations in which all nations____65____(permit) to participate. In addition, the UN holds an annual theme.
【答案】56. annually
57. when 58. to choose
59. discussing
60. as 61. signs
62. occurred
63. equality
64. a 65. are permitted
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。主要介绍了世界人口日成立的历史和过程以及庆祝方式等。
【56题详解】
考查副词。句意：世界人口日是由联合国创立的，在7月11日每年庆祝一次。修饰后面的动词observed，应用副词作状语，故填annually。
【57题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：世界人口日的想法始于20世纪60年代末，当时世界各国领导人公开宣布，成年人有权选择是否要孩子。分析句子可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词是the late 1960s，从句当中充当时间状语，应用关系副词where引导从句。故填when。
【58题详解】
考查不定式。句意同上。作前面的the right的后置定语，应用不定式，故填to choose。
【59题详解】
考查动名词。句意：在那个时代，领导人对生育问题的讨论更加开放，并认为女性有按照自己的意愿安排（生）孩子的时间的权利。此处应用动名词作介词about的宾语，故填discussing。
60题详解】
考查连词。句意同上。此处表示如他们所希望的那样，用as引导方式状语从句，表示“如同”。故填as。
【61题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：虽然这只是美国女权运动的标志之一，但这个想法在当时对许多发展中国家来说都是新的。one of后面跟名词复数，表示“……之一”，故填signs。
【62题详解】
考查时态。句意：这两件事都发生在当年的7月11日。由时间状语In 1989可知要用过去时，故填occurred。
【63题详解】
考查名词。句意：对于生活在性别平等是法律的国家的参与者，这个节日旨在反思和庆祝历史上帮助社会实现这一基本人权的重要时刻。分析句子可知，where引导定语从句，空处为主语，应该使用名词形式equality，不可数名词，故填equality。
【64题详解】
考查冠词。句意同上。此处指节日是一个表达和庆祝的重要时刻，表泛指，且reflection的发音是辅音音素开头，故填a。
【65题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：每年的7月11日，联合国也有所有国家都可以参加的中心庆祝活动。根据Every July 11th可知，此处为一般现在时，in which引导定语从句，permit为从句谓语动词，与主语all nations是被动关系，且主语是复数，谓语动词用复数。故填are permitted。
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
66. 假定你是李华，你在英国学习，昨天你有一次不愉快的就餐经历，你对餐厅服务员的态度非常不满意，于是请你给该餐厅老板写信投诉。内容包括：
1. 问题：牛肉面(beef noodles)里有苍蝇 (fly)，服务员态度恶劣；
2. 要求：餐厅赔礼道歉；
3. 希望能改进服务。
注意：写作词数应为 80 左右。
参考词汇：complain 投诉
make a formal apology to sb 正式向某人道歉
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m LiHua, one of your customers. I am writing to complain about the poor service of your waiters and express my dissatisfaction with their rude attitude to us.
Yesterday I went to your restaurant to have lunch but I had an awful experience. I was having beef noodles when suddenly I found two flies in them, which made me disgusted. What’s worse, I asked the waiter to change for another dish, only to be completely ignored by him. Therefore, I’d like you to investigate the matter seriously and make a formal apology to me. Personally, it’s time that your service should be improved to live up to the customers’ expectations.
I’d appreciate it if you could give due attention to the matter.
Yours,
LiHua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的投诉信。要求考生向一家餐厅老板写信投诉，告知其自己就餐时的不愉快经历，阐明具体问题并要求餐厅赔礼道歉。
【详解】1.词汇积累
糟糕的：awful → terrible/unpleasant
更糟的是：what’s worse→ worse still
道歉：make an apology → apologize
就我个人而言：personally→ for my part/in my opinion
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I’m LiHua, one of your customers.
拓展句：I’m LiHua, who is one of your customers.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I was having beef noodles when suddenly I found two flies in them, which made me disgusted.（运用了when引导的时间状语从句和which引导的定语从句）
【高分句型2】Personally, it’s time that your service should be improved to live up to the customers’ expectations.（运用了that引导的定语从句和虚拟语气）
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。
A Secret Promise Kept
When I was a little boy, I loved to visit the fire station where my father worked. Sometimes Dad would give me a ten cents to buy a soda (汽水).
One day, I took two friends to the station to show my dad off. I asked Dad if we could each have a soda before we went home for lunch. I sensed just the slightest hesitation in my father’s voice. But he said “sure” and gave us each a dime (一毛钱). We each bought a soda and headed home for lunch and a summer afternoon of swimming.
When I came home, I heard my parents talking. Mom seemed upset with Dad, and then I heard my name mentioned. “You should have just said you didn’t have money for sodas. Brian would have understood. We don’t have any extra money, and you need to have your lunch.”
I suddenly realized the sacrifice (牺牲) my father had made for it. For the next twenty years, he worked three jobs to support my big family.
One afternoon Dad’s old car broke down, and he asked me to take him to his doctor’s appointment. As I pulled up to the firehouse, I saw Dad outside around a brand-new pickup truck with the other firemen. It was a beauty. Dad said, “Someday, I’ll own a truck like that.”
My brothers and I were doing well in business. We had offered to buy him a truck, but he refused.
When Dad stepped out of the doctor’s office, his face was pale. “Let’s go,” was all he said.
We drove by the old house, the lake and the corner store, and Dad started talking about the memories each place held and how proud he was of us. That was when I knew he was dying, which totally shocked me. He made me promise that I would never tell anyone of his impending (迫近的) death. I agreed, knowing it was the toughest secret to keep.
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。
At the time, I was just looking to buy a new truck, so I invited Dad to go to the local car dealer’s (经销商) shop with me.
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I walked to my father with the key to the brown truck.
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【答案】One possible version:
At the time, I was looking to buy a new truck, so I invited Dad to go to the local car dealer’s (经销商) shop with me. As we entered the showroom and I started talking with the salesman, I spotted Dad looking at a beautiful chocolate-brown pickup truck, running his hand over it. I said to my father, “Dad, you really like that brown truck, don’t you ” Dad nodded smilingly. “Why don’t you go inside and see how it feels I’ll look at the other trucks.” Having looked around, I decided on a blue truck. I told the salesman I would take the brown one too, for my dad, after which we made the deal.
I walked to my father with the key to the brown truck to my father. “Dad, the brown truck is yours now. A gift from me.” “What !” he exclaimed surprisedly, “I can’t accept it.” “You have made too many sacrifices for us. You deserve it.” Hearing what I said, Dad held my hands tightly, tears welling up in his eyes, saying, “Thank you, son.” I asked him to promise me not to tell anyone I bought the truck for him. Grinning from ear to ear, he nodded a yes gladly and got into his dream car. We both kept our promise, knowing it was a promise of love.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者还是小男孩的时候常去父亲的消防站，有时会从父亲那里得到一毛钱买汽水喝。有一天，作者带了两个朋友去父亲的消防站，想炫耀一下，请父亲给大家买汽水喝，父亲犹豫之后答应了。结果回家之后，父亲受到了母亲的抱怨，作者才知道父亲的不易。作者的家庭经济状况不好，父亲一人干了三份工作来支持大家庭。长大后，作者和兄弟们生意做得不错，于是提议给父亲买他梦想的崭新卡车，但是他没有答应。父亲从医生那里得知自己得了重病，要求作者帮助他保守秘密，作者答应了。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“当时，我正想买一辆新卡车，所以我邀请父亲和我一起去当地的汽车经销商商店”可知，第一段可描写父亲很喜欢一辆卡车，以及作者将那辆车和自己相中的车一起买下。
②由第二段首句内容“我拿着棕色卡车的钥匙走向父亲”可知，第二段可描写作者顺利把车送给父亲，以及让父亲保守他买下这辆卡车的秘密。
2. 续写线索：作者和父亲去汽车经销商商店——父亲喜欢一辆卡车——作者为父亲买下卡车——作者拿着钥匙走向父亲——作者送出卡车——作者让父亲保守秘密
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①开始：start/begin
②交谈：talk/chat/converse
③注意到：spot/notice/see
④惊叫：exclaim/cry/shout
情绪类
①惊讶地：surprisedly/amazedly/astonishedly
②开心地：gladly/happily/joyfully
【点睛】[高分句型1] I told the salesman I would take the brown one too, for my dad, after which we made the deal. (运用了省略that引导的宾语从句、“介词+关系代词”引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] Hearing what I said, Dad held my hands tightly, tears welling up in his eyes, saying “Thank you, son.” (运用了现在分词作状语、what引导宾语从句、独立主格结构)丰城九中2023-2024学年上学期高三第三次段考试卷
英 语
本试卷总分值为150分 考试时长为120分钟
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。
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What did Fred have for breakfast today
A. Bread and an egg. B. Bread and an apple. C. A banana and an apple.
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What does the woman think of herself
A. Outgoing. B. Shy. C. Confident.
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When will the woman meet the man
A. At 6:00. B. At 6:45. C. At 7:30.
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What may cause the woman trouble
A. Missing a class. B. Having dinner outside. C. Getting back home too late.
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What are the speakers talking about
A. A teacher. B. A task. C. A movie.
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，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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What do the speakers both agree
A. It was an enjoyable evening.
B. They had an expensive meal.
C. The food was very delicious.
7. What does the man think of the music
A. Relaxing. B. Embarrassing. C. Special.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What kind of people does London Week need
A. Advertisers. B. Reporters. C. Sales representatives.
9. How much did Lisa earn monthly in her last job
A. 2,500 pounds. B. 3,000 pounds. C. 3,500 pounds.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To ask for his help.
B. To invite him to the music festival.
C. To introduce a folk band to him.
11. When will the speakers go to get tickets
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
12. What is the most important for the speakers to get tickets
A. Arriving by 6:00 a.m. B. Taking something to sit on. C. Lining up in the park.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. Who is the woman staying with now
A. Her mother. B. Her father. C. Her sister.
14. What will the man do in the evening
A. Visit the woman. B. Work on his project. C. Stay with his relatives.
15. How will the man go to the woman’s house
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car.
16. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
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. Where is Coopers
A. On the edge of town. B. Behind a market. C. Near the college.
18. What is the good point about Shopsmart
A. The price. B. The position. C. Transport.
19. What can people buy in Mass
A. Fruit and vegetables. B. Files and pens. C. Souvenirs.
20. What do we know about the museum in Newtown
A. It has its own shop. B. It is closed on Sunday. C. It provides parking spaces.
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
Have you ever been into a cave If not, please follow us and explore some of the most beautiful caves from around the world!
Marble Caves
Located in the center of Lake General Carrera, the Marble Caves in Chico, Chile, are only accessible by boat. The surrounding crystal clear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color (depending on the writer levels and the season). The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun’s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.
Reed Flute Cave
Reed F1ute Cave known as “the Palace of Natural Arts” is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China. The limestone cave offers a grand fairyland of stalactites (钟乳石), stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors.
Fingal’s Cave
This incredible sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. The cave’s size, shape, and naturally – arched (拱形的) roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral - like atmosphere.
The Blue Grotto
The Blue Grotto is the symbol of Capri. It is a sea cave found on the coast of the island and is a well-known spot to all who visit the area. This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance. When viewed from inside the cave, the entrance appears as a brilliant white light just above the waterline, while the underwater hole, which is the larger source of light, provides a blue light.
21. Why is sunset the best time to visit Marble Caves
A. Because boats are only available at sunset.
B. Because it has the most beautiful scenery.
C. Because it is surrounded by clear waters.
D. Because it has enough light in it.
22. Which cave will you go to if you want to enjoy the strange sound
A. Reed Flute Cave. B. Marble Caves.
C. The Blue Grotto. D. Fingal’s Cave.
23. What is special about the Blue Grotto
A. Bright blue light B. Various plants and animals.
C. Unique underwater hole. D. Strange sounds.
B
Super Typhoon Rai (known as “Odette” in the Philippines) made landfall on Siargao Island in southeastern Philippines at 1:30 pm local time on Thursday, December 16. The typhoon was the 15th storm to hit the country in 2021 and was the strongest storm of 2021. Almost 16 million Filipinos were facing threats including strong winds, heavy rains, flooding, landslides, displacement and risking loss of life, home, livelihood and agriculture. Around 700,000 of them were children.
UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) expressed deep concern for children and families at risk and announced its commitment to providing support to the Philippine government. Reyn Ambag was one of the children who were rescued during the typhoon.
12-year-old Reyn Ambag is a grade 7 student living on the island of Siargao. He goes to school in San Isidro National High School which is located in the Municipality of San Isidro. With Values Education as his favorite subject in school, Reyn is always ready to help others.
Reyn is raised by his mother who is a single parent and runs a retail store alone. Aside from his mother, his cousin has also been living with them to help out in the absence of Reyn’s father. Reyn’s mother provides for all three of them. She is able to support their daily needs and Reyn’s schooling by the income she gets from the small retail store.
During Typhoon Odette, Reyn’s family stayed inside the comfort room of the school where they were evacuated (疏散) to. There, he witnessed through the window how the strong winds of the typhoon destroyed the area. They stayed there until the storm subsided and it was safe for them to go out. Upon returning to their home, they were astonished to find that their house was damaged due to the fallen trees.
After observing the delays in restoring the electricity in their community, Reyn wanted to pursue a related job in the future. “I want to be an electrician someday so that if a power cut would happen because of a typhoon, I would be able to help in restoring it for free,” said Reyn.
24. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. Different types of natural disasters.
B The introduction of a typhoon and its threats.
C. Historical data of the strongest typhoons.
D. The government’s reaction to Super Typhoon Rai.
25. Where does Reyn’s schooling fees come from
A. His father. B. His cousin. C. His family store. D. His part-time job.
26. What does the underlined word “subsided” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Broke into. B. Fell apart. C. Went over. D. Died down.
27. Why did Reyn intend to become an electrician
A. To make money to support his family.
B. To reward the community with his work.
C. To restore power in time after typhoons.
D. To meet his mother’s expectations of him.
C
Women in post-pregnancy tend to respond slower to the outside world than they did before. In the West, this phenomenon is called “pregnancy brain”. In China, people describe it as “women are slower and less sharp for three years after giving birth.” However, studies showed that they are not less sharp. Rather, their brains are becoming better wired for parenting at the cost of memory.
In their 2016 research, Elseline Hoekzema and her team from the Netherlands scanned 25 women’s brains before and during pregnancy. The MRI results showed that there was a decrease in the amount of expectant mothers’ grey matter in their brains, which is responsible for multiple functions, including muscle control, emotions, speech and memory.
The decrease in grey matter isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Hoekzema compared it with the drop in the grey matter of teenagers during puberty (青春期). According to a previous study, during puberty, teenagers’ hormones cause a reduction in unnecessary synapses (突触), the connections between nerve cells. This process makes the brain work more efficiently. Likewise, the reduction of grey matter in new mothers’ brains might lead to greater parenting abilities.
The changes in the region of grey matter affected by pregnancy are known to play a role in social cognition (认知). This change might help a new mother better understand and decode her baby’s facial expressions and needs. Based on the results, scientists believed that the female brain experiences changes to help them better prepare for motherhood.
In a recent study led by Jonny Kohl from London’s Francis Crick Institute, experiments on the brains of pregnant mice provide concrete evidence that specific hormones improved connections between neurons (神经元) associated with parenting behaviors. While conducted on mice, this brain remodeling agrees with previous human studies, suggesting shared mechanisms, Newsweek reported.
However, this improvement in parenting-related skills might come at a cost. A 2010 study showed pregnant women have poorer memory skills than non-pregnant women, particularly concerning spatial recognition memory. This explains why many pregnant women sometimes lose their way on familiar routes.
And according to Hoekzema, the changes in women’s brains are long-lasting. So, next time your mom gets lost in a familiar place, be patient and kind to her. After all, her brain changed to bring you into the world!
28. During pregnancy, what happens to women’s brains
A. They increase in amount. B. They become more complex.
C. They generate new neuro cells. D. They lose some grey matter.
29. How might the changes in women’s brains during pregnancy benefit them
A. By improving their work efficiency. B. By boosting their muscle control.
C. By strengthening their social cognition. D. By adjusting their emotional state.
30. What do we know about Jonny Kohl’s study
A. It conflicted with Hoekzema’s team’s findings.
B. It compared pregnant mice with non-pregnant ones.
C. It explored the link between hormone changes and parenting behaviors.
D. It confirmed the long-lasting effects of pregnancy on women’s brains.
31. What is one potential disadvantage of brain changes in pregnant women
A. Poorer communication skills. B. A weaker sense of direction.
C. A shorter length of attention. D. Decreased problem-solving abilities.
D
The first time you start to read a poem, you must relax and read through it without concentrating on its meaning. Imagine you are meeting a person for the first time. You will just observe him and listen to his voice, as well as watch his shapes or movements, but you have not yet known what he is all about. Likewise, you may enjoy the sound, rhythms, or wording, and form some first impressions about a poem.
On your second reading, you should concentrate more on the general meaning of the poem. This time, you will want to compare your feelings about the poem by now with how you felt before. Are they the same What is different and why
Your third reading will focus more on details: the words phrases, or images. Looking up any unfamiliar words in a dictionary so that you can gain a more accurate understanding. Using the example given above about meeting someone, his image will change gradually and slightly as you meet and learn more about him. Therefore, in your additional readings, it is a good idea to compare your understanding each time with the understanding before.
A helpful approach to further understanding a poem is to summarize it in your own pare your version of understanding with those of others reading the same poem, and listen to how they form such opinions. Remember, however, that there is no exact or right meaning for a poem, as most poets have admitted they themselves are not exactly sure what they meant when writing certain lines or phrases; they have even been heard to say on occasion that sometimes words just seem to “drop from heaven” and land on the page. That is what awakening the imagination is all about. If you are lucky, and if you practice enough, magical things may happen when you write and you may be able to produce a beautiful poem or other work of art yourself.
32. Why does the author give the example of “meeting a person”
A. To arouse readers’ interest B. To support his argument
C. To offer some advice D. To interpret his point
33. What will you gain from the third reading of a poem
A. General meaning. B. Rhythm beauty.
C. Deeper meaning. D. Poetic structure.
34. What does the underlined word “ that ” refer to
A. Poets themselves don’t understand their poems.
B. Beautiful poems drop from heaven occasionally.
C. Poetic meanings are open to different explanations.
D. Writing a summary helps understand a poem.
35. What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A. Inspiration and hard work help create great poems.
B. Poetry is an expression of one’s will in words.
C. Practice and patience make a man perfect.
D. Luck marches with those who give their very best.
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
WHY A DOSE OF FEAR IS GOOD FOR YOU
Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “Do one thing every day that scares you” She was onto something. Science has shown that feeling fear — in the right doses (量) — has several benefits.
·Feeling fear is fun and exciting. Many people scare themselves on purpose. ____36____
When you step outside your comfort zone, it is fear that makes you feel alive, which is fun and exciting. The excitement generated can also help reduce depression by increasing adrenaline (肾上腺素), which in turn increases excitement and glucose (changed into energy). ____37____ A dose of fear is an “eraser” for the mind.
·____38____ Being afraid of something can remind you of an area of your life that is limiting you. For instance, if you’re afraid of flying but face the fear and gather up the courage to step on an airplane, you can travel the world. Adding to your experiences means that you’ll create a varied life. You’ll also have fewer regrets.
·Fear makes you aware of what’s really important in life. How often have you said to yourself: “When I have more time, I’ll spend it with my family, pursue my passion, eat healthier or exercise more” Fear makes you realize that “now” is the only time you have to achieve and follow through what is most important._____39_____
Some say where fear meets courage is the sweet spot in which mountains get scaled and rivers are run. _____40_____ We should all embrace our fear. Not the big fears that are life-threatening but the helpful fears that come in small doses.
A. Fear helps you succeed.
B. “Later” is never ensured.
C. Fear allows you to live life to the fullest.
D. They watch scary movies, ride roller coasters or go skydiving.
E. And every time you come through a challenge, you feel empowered.
F. Most of all, fear can be the birth place of change, creativity and innovation.
G. Actually, it’s nearly impossible to be thinking of your worries when you are experiencing fear.
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。
In 2011, some students at the University of Maryland saw a large amount of food going to waste on their campus. They were so ___41___ about it that they decided to create a program to ___42___ the excess (多余的) food and send it to people in need for free. Later, the Food Recovery Network (FRN) ___43___ .
Up to now, FRN has grown to become a nationwide organization with many ___44___ in colleges and universities around the US, including one at the University of Maryland. Meanwhile, Rochester, a city of America, has a high rate of food ___45___ . In response to it, a proposal for a community food system plan has been ___46___ by the city’s government. The plan is aimed to offer safe ___47___ to all residents. The chapter of FRN at the University of Maryland works to ___48___ these attempts. With its help, the work is progressing ___49___ . The students have relocated quantities of food that would have otherwise gone to waste. Every Friday afternoon, members of the chapter meet to ___50___ the left food from the campus. Then the food is sorted and distributed to the communities all over the state.
“Our ___51___ is responding positively,” one student says. “What we don’t want is having too much food in the kitchen.” The students do make a ___52___ , and they even supply the ___53___ meals to the people outside the city. Besides, what they have done is ___54___ to the environment. Thanks to FRN, they have successfully ___55___ the release of tons of carbon dioxide through reducing waste.
41.
A. delighted B. relaxed C. confused D. concerned
42.
A. redistribute B. replace C. waste D. label
43.
A. came back B. came down C. came into being D. came to an end
44.
A. donations B. chapters C. meals D. teachers
45.
A. supply B. recognition C. insecurity D. disappearance
46.
A. doubted B. rejected C. postponed D. submitted
47.
A. medicine B. shelter C. food D. trip
48.
A. aid B. assess C. identify D. investigate
49.
A. randomly B. smoothly C. temporarily D. toughly
50.
A. collect B. eat C. order D. sell
51.
A. bank B. home C. company D. school
52.
A. living B. difference C. fortune D. profit
53
A. extra B. dirty C. purchased D. expensive
54.
A. adaptable B. friendly C. blind D. harmful
55.
A. allowed B. promoted C. decreased D. received
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。
World Population Day was founded by the United Nations, and this holiday is___56___(annual) observed on July 11th.
The idea of World Population Day started in the late 1960s,___57___world leaders openly declared that adults have the right___58___(choose) whether they wanted children or not. This idea was also viewed as a human right. During this era, leaders were more open about___59___(discuss)child-bearing and the right women had to time their children___60___they wished. While this was just one of the___61___(sign) to the feminist movement in the US, this idea was new to many developing nations at the time.
In 1989, the world population quickly increased to five billion. During this same year, the United Nations founded World Population Day. Both events___62___(occur) on July 11th of that year.
World Population Day is celebrated in many ways much of this depends on the region. For participants who live in countries where gender___63___(equal) is a law the holiday is meant to be ___64___reflection and celebration of significant moments in history that helped society achieve this basic human right.
Every July 11th, the United Nations also has central celebrations in which all nations____65____(permit) to participate. In addition, the UN holds an annual theme.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
66. 假定你是李华，你在英国学习，昨天你有一次不愉快的就餐经历，你对餐厅服务员的态度非常不满意，于是请你给该餐厅老板写信投诉。内容包括：
1. 问题：牛肉面(beef noodles)里有苍蝇 (fly)，服务员态度恶劣；
2. 要求：餐厅赔礼道歉；
3. 希望能改进服务。
注意：写作词数应为 80 左右。
参考词汇：complain 投诉
make a formal apology to sb 正式向某人道歉
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
A Secret Promise Kept
When I was a little boy, I loved to visit the fire station where my father worked. Sometimes Dad would give me a ten cents to buy a soda (汽水).
One day, I took two friends to the station to show my dad off. I asked Dad if we could each have a soda before we went home for lunch. I sensed just the slightest hesitation in my father’s voice. But he said “sure” and gave us each a dime (一毛钱). We each bought a soda and headed home for lunch and a summer afternoon of swimming.
When I came home, I heard my parents talking. Mom seemed upset with Dad, and then I heard my name mentioned. “You should have just said you didn’t have money for sodas. Brian would have understood. We don’t have any extra money, and you need to have your lunch.”
I suddenly realized the sacrifice (牺牲) my father had made for it. For the next twenty years, he worked three jobs to support my big family.
One afternoon Dad’s old car broke down, and he asked me to take him to his doctor’s appointment. As I pulled up to the firehouse, I saw Dad outside around a brand-new pickup truck with the other firemen. It was a beauty. Dad said, “Someday, I’ll own a truck like that.”
My brothers and I were doing well in business. We had offered to buy him a truck, but he refused.
When Dad stepped out of the doctor’s office, his face was pale. “Let’s go,” was all he said.
We drove by the old house, the lake and the corner store, and Dad started talking about the memories each place held and how proud he was of us. That was when I knew he was dying, which totally shocked me. He made me promise that I would never tell anyone of his impending (迫近的) death. I agreed, knowing it was the toughest secret to keep.
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。
At the time, I was just looking to buy a new truck, so I invited Dad to go to the local car dealer’s (经销商) shop with me.
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I walked to my father with the key to the brown truck.
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