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2023—2024学年(上)高一年级期末考试
英语
考生注意：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the man doing
A. Setting the table. B. Meeting the guests. C. Watching a football match.
2. When will the math exam be held
A. On the 25th. B. On the 26th. C. On the 27th.
3. When does the man drink milk every day
A. At 7: 00. B. At 7: 10. C. At 7: 30.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a store. B. In the library. C. In a restaurant.
5. Who has worked the longest in the school
A. Mr Jones. B. The man speaker. C. The woman speaker.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题给出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 will the woman go to New York
A. To see a relative. B. To take a holiday. C. To do business.
7. What will the speakers do next
A. Have a drink. B. Change the train. C. Take a walk.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What will the speakers eat tonight
A. Italian food. B. French food. C. Chinese food.
9. Who will eat out in the end
A. Vicky and Bob. B. The speakers. C. The speakers and Vicky.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.
11. What’s wrong with the woman
A. She had her foot hurt. B. She can’t do housework. C. She has no one to help her.
12. What does the man think of the cleaning robot
A. Useless. B. Expensive. C. Noisy.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where did the woman stay during her holiday
A. At a hotel. B. In a forest. C. In a holiday house.
14. Why did the woman’s family go to town
A. To buy goods. B. To see movies. C. To meet friends.
15. What did the native people do nearby
A. They swam. B. They went fishing. C. They read books.
16. What language does the woman speak
A. French. B. Chinese. C. English.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Two winners. B. Beauty of campus. C. Education of university.
18. What does Camille Smith do besides studying
A. She plants trees in the school.
B. She serves the community.
C. She helps her classmates.
19. Which university will Camille Smith enter
A Yale. B. Stanford. C. Harvard.
20. What is Stan Brooks’ main achievement
A. He gives food to people in need.
B. He has given the school a new look.
C. He calls on students to study wild plants.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Group Visits and Tours
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston(MFAH) welcomes groups to experience the Museum’s collections and exhibitions. Discounts (折扣) for self-guided group visits and expert-guide d group tours are there for those who book 10 or more tickets.
From the great art collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston—with objects crossing the world and human creative history—to the ever-changing schedule of thematic exhibitions, the Museum offers a lot of tour topics to suit your interests. Visit as a self-guided group, and you and your guests can explore at your own pace. For a deeper exploration into the galleries, request (要求) an expert-guided tour.
Policy
The Museum offers tours and packages to groups of 10 or more for the Museum’s collections and selected exhibitions. Membership benefits and free individual admission may not be used at the same time with school or group visits. Tours led by guides who don’t work in the Museum are not allowed; please contact groupsales@mfah.org in advance of your visit for all tour requests.
Reservations
For price information, contact groupsales@mfah.org or 713-639-7878. To make a reservation (预定) request, complete the group visit request form. At least one-week advance notice is needed for self-guided visits and two weeks for expert-guided tours. Reservations are confirmed with an order number and decided by advance payment.
Looking for school tours Find information here or email schooltours@mfah.org with your questions.
Main address: 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005
MFAH Information Line: 713-639-7300
1. How can you get discounted tickets for the Museum
A. By visiting it with an expert. B. By buying at least ten tickets.
C. By booking tickets in advance. D. By paying a visit with your family.
2. Who will fail to visit the Museum
A. Groups led by a guide they bring. B. Children without their parents’ company.
C. Those coming with a clear visit plan. D. Visitors without membership.
3. What should you do if you want to have a self-guided visit
A. Call 713-639-7878. B. Buy the ticket two weeks ahead.
C. Visit schooltours@mfah.org. D. Pay for your ticket in advance.
B
Miss England, Jessica Gagen, is not your ordinary beauty winner. She just added an impressive title, a rocket scientist, to her career.
The 27-year-old just graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and she has set her sights on becoming an astronaut (宇航员).
But winning her title just a few months before completing her degree was no easy task for the energetic redhead from Kelmersdale. She is the first red-headed woman — and the first rocket scientist — to be crowned (加冕) Miss England.
Gagen was able to manage both her competition and her schoolwork but the stress of doing both left her with chest pains and sleeplessness. However, she didn’t give up, just as she had been treated badly and always been made fun of as a child for having red hair.
“It was a tough five-year journey to get to this point, and I faced challenges before I even began,” Gagen said. “I think it’s important that today’s youth know that sometimes things don’t go entirely to plan, and that’s perfectly okay.”
Before starting at the university, Gagen studied a foundation year in physics while working on weekends because she didn’t have all the courses she needed for the program. She began studying at the university in 2019 and when the pandemic (流行病) hit, all the course work went online. She did this while working full time at night.
During the course of her studies, Gagen saw that there were very few females in STEM and decided to make it her task to promote (提升) careers in STEM for women and girls on her social media.
In the first year, she won Miss Lancashire and placed second in the national contest but she really wanted to win to promote her task. “There’s a lot of work that goes into becoming Miss England, and I really wanted to win because I knew I could use the platform to get more girls into engineering,” she said.
4. What is special about Miss England mentioned in the text
A. She is also a scientist. B. She was once an astronaut.
C. She had a happy childhood. D. She has great pressure at present.
5. Why was Gagen laughed at when she was young
A. She had trouble with her study. B. She was in poor health.
C. The color of her hair was unusual. D. Her clothes were not beautiful.
6. What do we know about Gagen from paragraph 6
A. Her lifestyle in high school. B. Some of her college education.
C. Her attitude to her classmates. D. The support from her family.
7 What is Gagen’s purpose in winning Miss England
A. To continue her college education.
B. To realize her dream since childhood.
C. To get confidence to deal with difficulties.
D. To encourage more girls to learn STEM.
C
The big French pet care company AgroBiothers Laboratoire will no longer sell very small containers for raising fish.
The company has a 27 percent share of the French market for products used by people who raise animals at home. But it said it would no longer sell any fishbowls that hold less than 15 liters of water. They will only offer four-sided ones.
The company said it was animal abuse (虐待) to put fish in small bowls without added oxygen and filtration. Filtration is the process of removing small waste from the water with a device.
AgroBiothers chief Matthieu Lambeaux recently used the term “impulse”—meaning a sudden strong desire to do something—to describe why many adults buy goldfish. “People buy a goldfish for their kids on impulse, but if they knew what torture it is, they would not do it. Turning round and round in a small bowl drives fish crazy and kills them quickly,” Lambeaux added.
Goldfish can live up to 30 years and grow to about 25 cm in large aquariums (养鱼缸) or outdoor ponds. But in very small bowls they often die within weeks or months. Lambeaux said goldfish are social animals that need other fish, lots of space and clean water. He added that having an aquarium requires some special equipment and knowledge.
Germany and several other European countries have long banned (禁止) fishbowls, but France has no laws on the problem.
Lambeaux explained the company’s decision further by saying, “We cannot educate all our customers by explaining that keeping fish in a bowl is terrible. We consider that it is our responsibility to no longer give customers that choice.”
“There is demand for fishbowls,” he said, “but the reality is that what we offer children is the possibility of seeing goldfish die slowly.”
8. What makes the French company stop selling certain fishbowls
A. Their size. B. Their price.
C. Their weight. D. Their popularity.
9. What does the underlined word “torture” probably in paragraph 4 mean
A. Progress. B. Pleasure.
C. Difficulty. D. Suffering.
10. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A The age goldfish can reach. B. Costs of keeping goldfish.
C. Proper living conditions for goldfish. D. The advice on how to choose fishbowls.
11. What does the company prefer to do based on Lambeaux’s words
A. Raise the price of the fishbowls. B. Remove the chances of harming goldfish.
C. Keep goldfish outside in the wild. D. Educate parents to care for goldfish.
D
Google says an AI-powered system it created is helping improve traffic flow in major cities. The system, called Project Green Light, is now in use in 12 cities. The project aims to save energy and reduce air pollution, or emissions (排放量), from cars.
Google first announced the program in 2021, when it was testing the system in four areas of Britain. Since then, the company has kept increasing Project Green Light. Among cities now taking part in the program are Bangalore, Budapest, Jakarta, Manchester, Haifa, Hamburg, Rio de Janeiro, and Seattle.
In an online announcement, Google’s Yossi Matias explained the latest progress. He noted that the system is being tested in areas with serious traffic problems. Generally, this is at major crossings with heavy traffic and complex traffic lights. These areas where vehicles start and stop are known as crossroads.
The company said research has shown that at such crossroads, car emissions can be 29 times higher than on open roads. In addition, Google’s own research found that vehicles that must stop and start account for about half of those emissions.
Project Green Light uses individual (个人) driver data from Google Maps. This data is connected with AI methods to produce models of each crossroads where the system is in place, the company says. The data from Google Maps is also used to create another model on how different traffic lights interact (相互作用).
The modeling process for crossroads considers several things. These include the structure of streets, traffic conditions, signal scheduling and how the vehicles interact with lights.
The models are used to reduce stop and start times and save more driving time, a process called optimization (最优化). Google says one goal is to improve several crossroads at the same time to create “waves of green lights” for vehicles on the road.
12. What did Yossi Matias intend to tell us
A. When the system started. B. Where the system is used.
C. How advanced the system is. D. How heavy the city traffic is.
13. What’s the problem with the cars at the crossroads
A. They slow down the traffic. B. They cause more traffic accidents.
C. They often break traffic rules. D. They make much pollution.
14. What is the goal of Project Green Light
A. To make driving cars safer. B. To make the street cleaner.
C. To make the traffic smoother. D. To make people drive more.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. AI Is Changing Looks of Cities
B. AI-Powered System Is Improving City Traffic
C. City’s Traffic Light System Needs Improvement
D. City Streets Are Getting More and More Crowded
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Benefits of Walking in Cold Weather
As winter blankets the world in a coat of ice and fresh cold air, the idea of going outdoors fora walk might seem less attractive. ____16____ Walking in cold weather comes with a lot of health benefits that might just make it the perfect season to put on your shoes and hit the roadway.
Strengthened Immune System
Remaining in colder temperatures can actually improve your immune (免疫的) system. As your body adapts to the cold, it produces more white blood cells. ____17____ Regular cold-weather walks might help make a strong er immune reaction, letting you stay healthier throughout the winter season.
High Spirits
The winter blues, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), can affect many individuals during the colder months. Fortunately, walking in cold weather has been linked to improved emotion and reduced signs of sadness. The fresh air and physical activity inspire the production of endorphins, the body’s natural emotion enhancers (增强剂). ____18____
Improved health and energy level
Cold-weather walking can provide an excellent heart workout. The combination of light movement and the body’s reaction to the cold increases heart health by improving circulation (血液循环) and lowering blood pressure. Over time, this can make your blood system healthier.
____19____ Instead, walking in the fresh air can make your senses energetic and increase overall energy levels. The physical activity and stay in natural light work together to reduce feelings of tiredness, leaving you feeling more active and ready to deal with the day.
So, as the winter winds blow and snowflakes fall, consider wearing your warm clothes and taking a walk outside. ____20____ It is also helpful to mental wellbeing and overall energy.
A. The cold weather does not cost energy.
B. They play a key role in fighting off diseases.
C. Winter, especially, is an opportunity to go slowly.
D. They leave you feeling more positive and excited.
E. However, don’t let the cold temperatures prevent you.
F. Let each walk be a big step towards a healthier, happier you.
G. The benefits of walking in cold weather go beyond physical health.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A hero sheep dog became the guiding light of hope for three trapped sheep as it swam across dangerous flooded fields to ____21____ them to safety.
Llyr Derwydd, a 44-year-old farmer coming from the area of Ruthin, ____22____ himself in a dangerous situation on a Friday afternoon. While ____23____ his sheep in Flints hire as usual, he realized a sad fact — three sheep were helplessly trapped on a small piece of land within the field, cut off by the ____24____ .
Considering the dangerous conditions that the flood caused, the ____25____ required a special hero. In this serious moment, ____26____ that hero was none other than the quick-thinking sheep dog, Patsy.
Mr. Derwydd talked about the sad experience stating, “We realized we needed to act ____27____to ensure the safety of the trapped sheep. The piece of land they were on was ____28____ very fast, and the great danger was increasing.”
In order to rescue the sheep, he made a ____29____. With a sense of urgency (紧急) in the air, he wondered whether Patsy, his clever sheep dog, would deal with the problem. A silent _____30_____was made, and Patsy, with strong determination, took a brave try.
It was a moment filled with _____31_____ , as the true depth of the water remained unknown. Yet, Patsy’s born swimming _____32_____ and strong determination pushed her forward. Without hesitation (犹豫), she braved the dangerous waters to _____33_____ the trapped sheep.
Mr. Derwydd shared his _____34_____ , saying, “I knew she was a good swimmer, or I wouldn’t take the _____35_____. However, I was quite surprised by her courage and skill.”
21. A. force B. carry C. guide D. attract
22. A. hid B. found C. imagined D. reminded
23. A. checking B. describing C. comparing D. selling
24. A. snow B. water C. fire D. smoke
25. A. lecture B. recovery C. rescue D. experiment
26. A. equally B. suddenly C. luckily D. obviously
27. A. in return B. in time C. in person D. in secret
28. A. reducing B. improving C. rising D. sliding
29. A. call B. promise C. decision D. comment
30. A. wish B. order C. warning D. suggestion
31. A. danger B. regret C. hope D. fun
32. A. goals B. curiosity C. ways D. ability
33. A. catch B. feed C. reach D. stop
34. A. responsibility B. amazement C. confidence D. awkwardness
35. A. risk B. time C. lead D. place
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
语法填空
Acupuncture(针灸), an ancient Chinese medical practice, has been the treatment for lots of patients for thousands of years. Before modern medicine ____36____ (final) came to life, ancient Chinese used stone tools ____37____ (reduce) pain. Over time, this method has turned ____38____ a medical system and formed the base of acupuncture.
As a treatment ____39____ aims to better the body’s self-recovering functions, acupuncture stresses treating a sick person as a whole, balancing bodily functions ____40____ improving overall physical well-being.
Practices can be different in forms, including needle insertion (扎针), cupping and rubbing. Needle insertion, the most common method, is carried out by ____41____ (put) hair-thin needles into meridians (经络), or specific points on the body.
Looking beyond China, acupuncture has become a global treatment. In the past 50 years, acupuncture ____42____ (see) many developments in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a popular treatment for ____43____variety of diseases. According to a 2019 WHO report, acupuncture is used in 113 of the 120 member countries, showing ____44____ (it) widespread application.
As an ancient Chinese medical practice, acupuncture has a rich history and much cultural_____45_____ (important).
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的好友Jim打算参加学校举办的主题为“我爱我校”的作品征集活动，发邮件询问你的建议。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1.作品形式;
2.作品内容。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jim,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Steve, 21, was leading a small team into an abandoned(废弃的)mine near Paradise Pines, California. With him were his 19-year-old brother Allen, and a fishing friend, 32-year-old Bobby Erler.
After a couple of hours of exploring, Steve suddenly felt the earth give way under him. The drainage shaft(排水井)! His fingers clawed helplessly at the wet soil as he fell. He was falling into darkness, his body struggling against the walls of the shaft.
20 feet away, Allen heard a loud cry. “I’m climbing down,” he told Bobby.
With his torch(手电筒)under his arm, Allen slid rapidly down the pipe. “I’m coming, Steve!” he yelled several times. No answer.
As Allen slid towards the bottom of the mine shaft, he saw Steve floating face down in the water. He slipped his arms round Steve and patted him on the back. Water came out of Steve’s mouth continuously.
“I’m going to die, right ” Steve said in a weak voice.
“No way,” Allen said. “Bobby’s going for help.”
At 3: 20 pm, Bobby stepped through the door of the local fire station, a mile and a half from the top of the canyon(峡谷).“My friends. Trapped,” he said, out of breath. “Last Chance Mine. You have to hurry!”
One hundred miles away, Bob Trussell’s phone rang at 5 pm. Leader of the Lassen County Search and Rescue Team, Trussell, 44, had the only team in northern California trained to lead mine rescues. “I’ll pull together my team,” he said, “but it’ll take some time to get there.” An hour later, he was leading a line of six trucks towards Paradise Pines.
Suddenly, Steve fell unconscious(不省人事的). Allen wondered how long they could hold on.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Suddenly Allen saw something shining above them.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Steve was rushed to hospital at once.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023—2024学年(上)高一年级期末考试
英语
考生注意：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the man doing
A. Setting the table. B. Meeting the guests. C. Watching a football match.
2. When will the math exam be held
A. On the 25th. B. On the 26th. C. On the 27th.
3. When does the man drink milk every day
A. At 7: 00. B. At 7: 10. C. At 7: 30.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a store. B. In the library. C. In a restaurant.
5. Who has worked the longest in the school
A. Mr Jones. B. The man speaker. C. The woman speaker.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题给出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 will the woman go to New York
A. To see a relative. B. To take a holiday. C. To do business.
7. What will the speakers do next
A. Have a drink. B. Change the train. C. Take a walk.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What will the speakers eat tonight
A. Italian food. B. French food. C. Chinese food.
9. Who will eat out in the end
A. Vicky and Bob. B. The speakers. C. The speakers and Vicky.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.
11. What’s wrong with the woman
A. She had her foot hurt. B. She can’t do housework. C. She has no one to help her.
12. What does the man think of the cleaning robot
A. Useless. B. Expensive. C. Noisy.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where did the woman stay during her holiday
A. At a hotel. B. In a forest. C. In a holiday house.
14. Why did the woman’s family go to town
A. To buy goods. B. To see movies. C. To meet friends.
15. What did the native people do nearby
A. They swam. B. They went fishing. C. They read books.
16. What language does the woman speak
A. French. B. Chinese. C. English.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Two winners. B. Beauty of campus. C. Education of university.
18. What does Camille Smith do besides studying
A. She plants trees in the school.
B. She serves the community.
C. She helps her classmates.
19. Which university will Camille Smith enter
A. Yale. B. Stanford. C. Harvard.
20. What is Stan Brooks’ main achievement
A. He gives food to people in need.
B. He has given the school a new look.
C. He calls on students to study wild plants.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Group Visits and Tours
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston(MFAH) welcomes groups to experience the Museum’s collections and exhibitions. Discounts (折扣) for self-guided group visits and expert-guide d group tours are there for those who book 10 or more tickets.
From the great art collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston—with objects crossing the world and human creative history—to the ever-changing schedule of thematic exhibitions, the Museum offers a lot of tour topics to suit your interests. Visit as a self-guided group, and you and your guests can explore at your own pace. For a deeper exploration into the galleries, request (要求) an expert-guided tour.
Policy
The Museum offers tours and packages to groups of 10 or more for the Museum’s collections and selected exhibitions. Membership benefits and free individual admission may not be used at the same time with school or group visits. Tours led by guides who don’t work in the Museum are not allowed; please contact groupsales@mfah.org in advance of your visit for all tour requests.
Reservations
For price information, contact groupsales@mfah.org or 713-639-7878. To make a reservation (预定) request, complete the group visit request form. At least one-week advance notice is needed for self-guided visits and two weeks for expert-guided tours. Reservations are confirmed with an order number and decided by advance payment.
Looking for school tours Find information here or email schooltours@mfah.org with your questions.
Main address: 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005
MFAH Information Line: 713-639-7300
1. How can you get discounted tickets for the Museum
A. By visiting it with an expert. B. By buying at least ten tickets.
C. By booking tickets in advance. D. By paying a visit with your family.
2. Who will fail to visit the Museum
A. Groups led by a guide they bring. B. Children without their parents’ company.
C. Those coming with a clear visit plan. D. Visitors without membership.
3. What should you do if you want to have a self-guided visit
A. Call 713-639-7878. B. Buy the ticket two weeks ahead.
C. Visit schooltours@mfah.org. D. Pay for your ticket in advance.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了休斯顿美术馆欢迎团体参观，并提供自助参观和专家导游参观的折扣。文章还介绍了参观政策，最后还提供了联系方式。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Discounts(折扣)for self-guided group visits and expert-guided group tours are there for those who book 10 or more tickets.(预订10张或以上门票的人可以享受自助团游和专家团游的折扣。)”可知，通过购买至少十张门票可以获得折扣。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Policy部分中“Tours led by guides who don’t work in the Museum are not allowed(不允许由非博物馆工作人员带领参观。)”可知，带有自己的导游来参观的团队不允许进入博物馆。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Reservations部分中“At least one-week advance notice is needed for self-guided visits and two weeks for expert-guided tours. Reservations are confirmed with an order number and decided by advance payment.(自助游至少需要提前一周通知，专家导游团需要提前两周通知。预订以订单号确认，并通过预付款决定。)”可知，如果你想进行自助参观，需要提前支付门票费用即通过预付款决定。故选D。
B
Miss England, Jessica Gagen, is not your ordinary beauty winner. She just added an impressive title, a rocket scientist, to her career.
The 27-year-old just graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and she has set her sights on becoming an astronaut (宇航员).
But winning her title just a few months before completing her degree was no easy task for the energetic redhead from Kelmersdale. She is the first red-headed woman — and the first rocket scientist — to be crowned (加冕) Miss England.
Gagen was able to manage both her competition and her schoolwork but the stress of doing both left her with chest pains and sleeplessness. However, she didn’t give up, just as she had been treated badly and always been made fun of as a child for having red hair.
“It was a tough five-year journey to get to this point, and I faced challenges before I even began,” Gagen said. “I think it’s important that today’s youth know that sometimes things don’t go entirely to plan, and that’s perfectly okay.”
Before starting at the university, Gagen studied a foundation year in physics while working on weekends because she didn’t have all the courses she needed for the program. She began studying at the university in 2019 and when the pandemic (流行病) hit, all the course work went online. She did this while working full time at night.
During the course of her studies, Gagen saw that there were very few females in STEM and decided to make it her task to promote (提升) careers in STEM for women and girls on her social media.
In the first year, she won Miss Lancashire and placed second in the national contest but she really wanted to win to promote her task. “There’s a lot of work that goes into becoming Miss England, and I really wanted to win because I knew I could use the platform to get more girls into engineering,” she said.
4. What is special about Miss England mentioned in the text
A. She is also a scientist. B. She was once an astronaut.
C. She had a happy childhood. D. She has great pressure at present.
5. Why was Gagen laughed at when she was young
A. She had trouble with her study. B. She was in poor health.
C. The color of her hair was unusual. D. Her clothes were not beautiful.
6. What do we know about Gagen from paragraph 6
A. Her lifestyle in high school. B. Some of her college education.
C. Her attitude to her classmates. D. The support from her family.
7. What is Gagen’s purpose in winning Miss England
A. To continue her college education.
B. To realize her dream since childhood.
C. To get confidence to deal with difficulties.
D. To encourage more girls to learn STEM.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了英格兰小姐杰西卡·加根的故事，她不仅获得了英格兰小姐的称号，还在航空航天工程领域取得了学位，并立志成为一名宇航员。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Miss England, Jessica Gagen, is not your ordinary beauty winner. She just added an impressive title, a rocket scientist, to her career.(英格兰小姐，杰西卡·加根，不是一般的选美冠军。她刚刚为自己的职业生涯增添了一个令人印象深刻的头衔——火箭科学家)”可知，英格兰小姐杰西卡·加根的特别之处是她还是一名科学家。故选A项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“However, she didn’t give up, just as she had been treated badly and always been made fun of as a child for having red hair.(然而，她并没有放弃，就像她小时候因为红头发而受到虐待和嘲笑一样)”可知，加根年轻时因头发的颜色特别而被嘲笑。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段“Before starting at the university, Gagen studied a foundation year in physics while working on weekends because she didn’t have all the courses she needed for the program. She began studying at the university in 2019 and when the pandemic (流行病) hit, all the course work went online. She did this while working full time at night.(在进入大学之前，加根在周末工作的同时学习了物理学的基础课程，因为她没有完成该项目所需的所有课程。她于2019年开始在这所大学学习，当疫情爆发时，所有的课程作业都在网上进行。她一边在晚上全职工作，一边完成大学学业)”可知，从第六段中我们可以了解到加根的大学教育经历。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第七段中“Gagen saw that there were very few females in STEM and decided to make it her task to promote (提升) careers in STEM for women and girls on her social media.(加根发现STEM领域的女性很少，于是决定在她的社交媒体上推动女性和女孩在STEM领域的职业发展)”和最后一段中“There’s a lot of work that goes into becoming Miss England, and I really wanted to win because I knew I could use the platform to get more girls into engineering (要成为英格兰小姐还有很多工作要做，我真的很想赢，因为我知道我可以利用这个平台让更多的女孩进入工程学)”可推知，加根在求学过程中发现发现STEM领域的女性很少，所以她想通过赢得英格兰小姐头衔来鼓励更多女孩学习STEM。故选D项。
C
The big French pet care company AgroBiothers Laboratoire will no longer sell very small containers for raising fish.
The company has a 27 percent share of the French market for products used by people who raise animals at home. But it said it would no longer sell any fishbowls that hold less than 15 liters of water. They will only offer four-sided ones.
The company said it was animal abuse (虐待) to put fish in small bowls without added oxygen and filtration. Filtration is the process of removing small waste from the water with a device.
AgroBiothers chief Matthieu Lambeaux recently used the term “impulse”—meaning a sudden strong desire to do something—to describe why many adults buy goldfish. “People buy a goldfish for their kids on impulse, but if they knew what torture it is, they would not do it. Turning round and round in a small bowl drives fish crazy and kills them quickly,” Lambeaux added.
Goldfish can live up to 30 years and grow to about 25 cm in large aquariums (养鱼缸) or outdoor ponds. But in very small bowls they often die within weeks or months. Lambeaux said goldfish are social animals that need other fish, lots of space and clean water. He added that having an aquarium requires some special equipment and knowledge.
Germany and several other European countries have long banned (禁止) fishbowls, but France has no laws on the problem.
Lambeaux explained the company’s decision further by saying, “We cannot educate all our customers by explaining that keeping fish in a bowl is terrible. We consider that it is our responsibility to no longer give customers that choice.”
“There is demand for fishbowls,” he said, “but the reality is that what we offer children is the possibility of seeing goldfish die slowly.”
8. What makes the French company stop selling certain fishbowls
A. Their size. B. Their price.
C. Their weight. D. Their popularity.
9. What does the underlined word “torture” probably in paragraph 4 mean
A. Progress. B. Pleasure.
C. Difficulty. D. Suffering.
10. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The age goldfish can reach. B. Costs of keeping goldfish.
C. Proper living conditions for goldfish. D. The advice on how to choose fishbowls.
11. What does the company prefer to do based on Lambeaux’s words
A Raise the price of the fishbowls. B. Remove the chances of harming goldfish.
C. Keep goldfish outside in the wild. D. Educate parents to care for goldfish.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了法国宠物护理公司AgroBiothers Laboratoire决定停止销售特小的鱼缸。该公司认为把鱼放在没有增氧和过滤的小缸里是虐待行为。该公司决定不再给顾客提供这种选择，因为他们认为这是一种责任。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“But it said it would no longer sell any fishbowls that hold less than 15 liters of water. They will only offer four-sided ones.(但该公司表示，将不再销售容量低于15升水的鱼缸。他们只提供四边的。)”以及第三段中“The company said it was animal abuse(虐待)to put fish in small bowls without added oxygen and filtration.(该公司表示，将鱼放在没有添加氧气和过滤的小碗中是虐待动物。过滤是用一种装置从水中去除小废物的过程。)”可知，该公司表示，将鱼放在没有添加氧气和过滤的小碗中是虐待动物，因此该公司表示，将不再销售容量低于15升水的鱼缸，即他们停止销售某些鱼缸是因为它们的大小。故选A。
【9题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词后面的内容“Turning round and round in a small bowl drives fish crazy and kills them quickly(在一个小碗里转来转去，会让鱼发疯，很快就会死掉)”可知，人们会冲动地给孩子买一条金鱼，但如果他们知道小鱼在一个小碗里转来转去，会让鱼发疯，很快就会死掉，这对鱼来说是一种折磨，这样他们就不会这么做了。故划线词与D选项“Suffering.(折磨，痛苦)”为同义词。故选D。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第五段中“Goldfish can live up to 30 years and grow to about 25 cm in large aquariums (养鱼缸) or outdoor ponds. (金鱼可以活到30岁，在大型水族馆或室外池塘里可以长到25厘米左右。)”以及“Lambeaux said goldfish are social animals that need other fish, lots of space and clean water.(兰比克斯说，金鱼是群居动物，需要其他鱼类、大量的空间和干净的水。)”可知，此处提到金鱼需要大量的空间和清洁的水，即本段主要谈论的是金鱼适宜的生活环境，故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Lambeaux explained the company’s decision further by saying, “We cannot educate all our customers by explaining that keeping fish in a bowl is terrible. We consider that it is our responsibility to no longer give customers that choice.”(Lambeaux进一步解释了公司的决定，他说：“我们不能通过解释把鱼放在碗里很糟糕来教育所有的顾客。我们认为，我们有责任不再给客户这样的选择。”)”可知，公司更愿意做的是消除对金鱼的伤害。 公司认为将金鱼放在小鱼缸中是一种折磨，所以他们决定不再提供这个选择。故选B。
D
Google says an AI-powered system it created is helping improve traffic flow in major cities. The system, called Project Green Light, is now in use in 12 cities. The project aims to save energy and reduce air pollution, or emissions (排放量), from cars.
Google first announced the program in 2021, when it was testing the system in four areas of Britain. Since then, the company has kept increasing Project Green Light. Among cities now taking part in the program are Bangalore, Budapest, Jakarta, Manchester, Haifa, Hamburg, Rio de Janeiro, and Seattle.
In an online announcement, Google’s Yossi Matias explained the latest progress. He noted that the system is being tested in areas with serious traffic problems. Generally, this is at major crossings with heavy traffic and complex traffic lights. These areas where vehicles start and stop are known as crossroads.
The company said research has shown that at such crossroads, car emissions can be 29 times higher than on open roads. In addition, Google’s own research found that vehicles that must stop and start account for about half of those emissions.
Project Green Light uses individual (个人的) driver data from Google Maps. This data is connected with AI methods to produce models of each crossroads where the system is in place, the company says. The data from Google Maps is also used to create another model on how different traffic lights interact (相互作用).
The modeling process for crossroads considers several things. These include the structure of streets, traffic conditions, signal scheduling and how the vehicles interact with lights.
The models are used to reduce stop and start times and save more driving time, a process called optimization (最优化). Google says one goal is to improve several crossroads at the same time to create “waves of green lights” for vehicles on the road.
12. What did Yossi Matias intend to tell us
A. When the system started. B. Where the system is used.
C. How advanced the system is. D. How heavy the city traffic is.
13. What’s the problem with the cars at the crossroads
A. They slow down the traffic. B. They cause more traffic accidents.
C. They often break traffic rules. D. They make much pollution.
14. What is the goal of Project Green Light
A. To make driving cars safer. B. To make the street cleaner.
C. To make the traffic smoother. D. To make people drive more.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. AI Is Changing Looks of Cities
B. AI-Powered System Is Improving City Traffic
C. City’s Traffic Light System Needs Improvement
D. City Streets Are Getting More and More Crowded
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了Google开发的一个名为“绿灯计划”的人工智能系统，该系统旨在改善大城市的交通流量，节约能源并减少汽车排放造成的空气污染，对于减少城市污染和改善交通状况具有重要意义。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“In an online announcement, Google’s Yossi Matias explained the latest progress. He noted that the system is being tested in areas with serious traffic problems. Generally, this is at major crossings with heavy traffic and complex traffic lights.(在一份在线声明中，谷歌的Yossi Matias解释了最新的进展。他指出，该系统正在交通问题严重的地区进行测试。一般来说，这是在交通繁忙和交通信号灯复杂的主要十字路口)”可知，Yossi Matias想告诉我们这一系统在哪些地方使用。故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“The company said research has shown that at such crossroads, car emissions can be 29 times higher than on open roads.(该公司表示，研究表明，在这样的十字路口，汽车的排放量可能比开放道路高出29倍)”可知，汽车在十字路口排放量可能比开放道路高出29倍，会制造了很多污染。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Google says an Al-powered system it created is helping improve traffic flow in major cities. The system, called Project Green Light, is now in use in 12 cities.(谷歌表示，他们开发的人工智能系统正在帮助改善大城市的交通状况。该系统被称为“绿灯计划”，目前已在12个城市投入使用)”和最后一段中“The models are used to reduce stop and start times and save more driving time, a process called optimization (最优化).(这些模型被用来减少停车和启动时间，节省更多的驾驶时间，这一过程被称为优化)”可推知，绿灯计划的目标是改善大城市的交通状况，使交通更顺畅。故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Google says an Al-powered system it created is helping improve traffic flow in major cities. The system, called Project Green Light, is now in use in 12 cities.(谷歌表示，他们开发的人工智能系统正在帮助改善大城市的交通状况。该系统被称为“绿灯计划”，目前已在12个城市投入使用)”和最后一段中“The models are used to reduce stop and start times and save more driving time, a process called optimization (最优化). Google says one goal is to improve several crossroads at the same time to create “waves of green lights” for vehicles on the road.(这些模型被用来减少停车和启动时间，节省更多的驾驶时间，这一过程被称为优化。谷歌表示，目标之一是同时改善多个十字路口，为道路上的车辆创造“绿灯波”)”可知，本文主要介绍了Google开发的一个名为“绿灯计划”的人工智能系统，它可以帮助改善大城市的交通状况。由此可知，“AI-Powered System Is Improving City Traffic(人工智能系统正在改善城市交通)”是文章的最佳标题。故选B项。
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Benefits of Walking in Cold Weather
As winter blankets the world in a coat of ice and fresh cold air, the idea of going outdoors fora walk might seem less attractive. ____16____ Walking in cold weather comes with a lot of health benefits that might just make it the perfect season to put on your shoes and hit the roadway.
Strengthened Immune System
Remaining in colder temperatures can actually improve your immune (免疫的) system. As your body adapts to the cold, it produces more white blood cells. ____17____ Regular cold-weather walks might help make a strong er immune reaction, letting you stay healthier throughout the winter season.
High Spirits
The winter blues, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), can affect many individuals during the colder months. Fortunately, walking in cold weather has been linked to improved emotion and reduced signs of sadness. The fresh air and physical activity inspire the production of endorphins, the body’s natural emotion enhancers (增强剂). ____18____
Improved health and energy level
Cold-weather walking can provide an excellent heart workout. The combination of light movement and the body’s reaction to the cold increases heart health by improving circulation (血液循环) and lowering blood pressure. Over time, this can make your blood system healthier.
____19____ Instead, walking in the fresh air can make your senses energetic and increase overall energy levels. The physical activity and stay in natural light work together to reduce feelings of tiredness, leaving you feeling more active and ready to deal with the day.
So as the winter winds blow and snowflakes fall, consider wearing your warm clothes and taking a walk outside. ____20____ It is also helpful to mental wellbeing and overall energy.
A. The cold weather does not cost energy.
B. They play a key role in fighting off diseases.
C. Winter, especially, is an opportunity to go slowly.
D. They leave you feeling more positive and excited.
E. However, don’t let the cold temperatures prevent you.
F. Let each walk be a big step towards a healthier, happier you.
G. The benefits of walking in cold weather go beyond physical health.
【答案】16. E 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了在寒冷天气散步的好处。
【16题详解】
根据上文“As winter blankets the world in a coat of ice and fresh cold air, the idea of going outdoors fora walk might seem less attractive.(当冬天给世界覆盖上一层冰和新鲜的冷空气时，到户外散步的想法似乎不那么有吸引力了)”以及后文“Walking in cold weather comes with a lot of health benefits that might just make it the perfect season to put on your shoes and hit the roadway.(在寒冷的天气里散步对健康有很多好处，这可能会让它成为穿上鞋子上路的完美季节)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出寒冷的天气不应该阻止你外出。故E选项“然而，不要让寒冷的气温阻止你”符合语境，故选E。
【17题详解】
根据上文“As your body adapts to the cold, it produces more white blood cells.(当你的身体适应寒冷时，它会产生更多的白细胞)”可知，本句承接上文说明白细胞的作用。故B选项“它们在抵抗疾病方面起着关键作用”符合语境，故选B。
【18题详解】
根据上文“The fresh air and physical activity inspire the production of endorphins, the body’s natural emotion enhancers (增强剂).(新鲜的空气和体育活动激发内啡肽的产生，内啡肽是身体自然的情绪增强剂)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，故承接上文“内啡肽是身体自然的情绪增强剂”具体说明内啡肽带来的情绪感受。故D选项“他们会让你感觉更积极、更兴奋”符合语境，故选D。
【19题详解】
根据后文“Instead, walking in the fresh air can make your senses energetic and increase overall energy levels. The physical activity and stay in natural light work together to reduce feelings of tiredness, leaving you feeling more active and ready to deal with the day.(相反，在新鲜空气中散步可以使你的感官充满活力，提高整体能量水平。体育锻炼和在自然光下锻炼可以减少疲劳，让你感觉更有活力，准备好迎接新的一天)”可知，后文提到在新鲜空气中散步可以使你的感官充满活力，提高整体能量水平，即不会消耗精力。故A选项“寒冷的天气不消耗精力”符合语境，故选A。
【20题详解】
根据上文“So, as the winter winds blow and snowflakes fall, consider wearing your warm clothes and taking a walk outside.(所以，当冬天的风吹着，雪花飘落的时候，考虑穿上保暖的衣服，到外面走走)”以及后文“It is also helpful to mental wellbeing and overall energy.(它也有助于心理健康和整体能量)”可知，本句是在说明寒冷天气散步的好处，后文提到了对心理健康的好处，可知本句是在说明对身体的好处。故G选项“在寒冷的天气里散步的好处不仅仅是身体健康”符合语境，故选G。
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A hero sheep dog became the guiding light of hope for three trapped sheep as it swam across dangerous flooded fields to ____21____ them to safety.
Llyr Derwydd, a 44-year-old farmer coming from the area of Ruthin, ____22____ himself in a dangerous situation on a Friday afternoon. While ____23____ his sheep in Flints hire as usual, he realized a sad fact — three sheep were helplessly trapped on a small piece of land within the field, cut off by the ____24____ .
Considering the dangerous conditions that the flood caused, the ____25____ required a special hero. In this serious moment, ____26____ that hero was none other than the quick-thinking sheep dog, Patsy.
Mr. Derwydd talked about the sad experience, stating, “We realized we needed to act ____27____to ensure the safety of the trapped sheep. The piece of land they were on was ____28____ very fast, and the great danger was increasing.”
In order to rescue the sheep, he made a ____29____. With a sense of urgency (紧急) in the air, he wondered whether Patsy, his clever sheep dog, would deal with the problem. A silent _____30_____was made, and Patsy, with strong determination, took a brave try.
It was a moment filled with _____31_____ , as the true depth of the water remained unknown. Yet, Patsy’s born swimming _____32_____ and strong determination pushed her forward. Without hesitation (犹豫), she braved the dangerous waters to _____33_____ the trapped sheep.
Mr. Derwydd shared his _____34_____ , saying, “I knew she was a good swimmer, or I wouldn’t take the _____35_____. However, I was quite surprised by her courage and skill.”
21. A. force B. carry C. guide D. attract
22. A. hid B. found C. imagined D. reminded
23. A. checking B. describing C. comparing D. selling
24. A. snow B. water C. fire D. smoke
25. A. lecture B. recovery C. rescue D. experiment
26. A. equally B. suddenly C. luckily D. obviously
27. A. in return B. in time C. in person D. in secret
28. A. reducing B. improving C. rising D. sliding
29. A. call B. promise C. decision D. comment
30. A. wish B. order C. warning D. suggestion
31. A. danger B. regret C. hope D. fun
32. A. goals B. curiosity C. ways D. ability
33. A. catch B. feed C. reach D. stop
34. A. responsibility B. amazement C. confidence D. awkwardness
35. A. risk B. time C. lead D. place
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了牧羊犬帕齐勇敢地游过洪水淹没的田野，成功带领三只被困小羊到达安全的地方的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一只英雄牧羊犬成为三只被困羊的希望之光，它游过危险的被洪水淹没的田地，带领它们到达安全的地方。A. force力量；B. carry携带；C. guide带领；D. attract吸引。根据上文“A hero sheep dog became the guiding light of hope for three trapped sheep as it swam across dangerous flooded fields”可知，三只羊被洪水所困，所以牧羊犬是带领它们走出困境到达安全的地方。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个周五的下午，44岁的农民莱尔·德怀德发现自己陷入了危险的境地。A. hid隐藏；B. found发现；C. imagined想象；D. reminded提醒。根据下文“...himself in a dangerous situation”可知，德怀德发现自己陷入困境；find oneself in...“(突然)发现自己陷入”。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他像往常一样在弗林特郡检查他的羊时，他意识到一个可悲的事实——三只羊无助地困在田野里的一小块被洪水隔断土地上。A. checking检查；B. describing描述；C. comparing比较；D. selling出售。根据下文“he realized a sad fact — three sheep were helplessly trapped on a small piece of land within the field”可知，德怀德是检查清点自己的羊。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当他像往常一样在弗林特郡检查他的羊时，他意识到一个可悲的事实——三只羊无助地困在田野里的一小块被洪水隔断土地上。A. snow雪；B. water水；C. fire火；D. smoke烟。根据下文“Considering the dangerous conditions that the flood caused”可知，是洪水造成的险境，所以田野里的小块土地是被水分隔断。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：考虑到洪水造成的危险情况，这次救援需要一位特殊的英雄。A. lecture演讲；B. recovery康复；C. rescue援救；D. experiment实验。根据下文“a special hero”可知，需要特殊英雄来援救三只羊。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：在这个危急的时刻，这位英雄显然不是别人，正是思维敏捷的牧羊犬帕齐。A. equally平等地；B. suddenly突然地；C. luckily幸运地；D. obviously显然地。根据下文“none other than the quick-thinking sheep dog, Patsy”可知，思维敏捷的牧羊犬帕齐是显而易见的最佳人选。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：我们意识到我们需要及时采取行动，以确保被困羊群的安全。A. in return作为回报；B. in time及时地；C. in person亲自；D. in secret秘密地。根据下文“The piece of land they were on was 8 very fast, and the great danger was increasing.”可知，危险在增加，所以必须及时采取行动。故选B项。
28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们所在的那块土地正在迅速缩小，巨大的危险正在增加。A. reducing减少；B. improving改善；C. rising上升；D. sliding滑动。根据下文“the great danger was increasing”可推知，那小块土地面积在缩小，所以危险在增加。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：为了救羊，他做了决定。A. call呼叫；B. promise承诺；C. decision决定；D. comment评论。根据上文“the great danger was increasing”和“In order to rescue the sheep”可知，情况紧迫，为了救羊，德怀德做出了营救决定。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们默默地下了命令，帕齐怀着坚定的决心，勇敢地试了试。A. wish祝愿；B. order命令；C. warning警告；D. suggestion建议。根据下文“and Patsy, with strong determination, took a brave try”可知，德怀德下了命令，帕齐开始行动。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一个充满危险的时刻，因为水的真正深度仍然未知。A. danger危险；B. regret后悔；C. hope希望；D. fun乐趣。根据下文“as the true depth of the water remained unknown”可知，不知道水的真正深度，所以是一个充满危险的时刻。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，帕齐天生的游泳能力和坚强的决心推动着她前进。A. goals目标；B. curiosity好奇心；C. ways方法；D. ability能力。根据上文“born”可知，帕齐有天生的游泳能力。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她毫不犹豫地冒着危险的洪水去帮助被困的羊。A. catch捕捉；B. feed喂养；C. reach为……提供帮助；D. stop停止。根据上文“Yet, Patsy’s born swimming 13 and strong determination pushed her forward. Without hesitation (犹豫), she braved the dangerous waters”可知，帕齐向被困的三只羊游去，去帮助它们。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：德怀德也很惊讶，他说：“我知道她游泳游得很好，否则我不会冒这个险。然而，我对她的勇气和技巧感到惊讶。”。A. responsibility责任；B. amazement惊讶；C. confidence自信；D. awkwardness尴尬。根据下文“However, I was quite surprised by her courage and skill.”可知，德怀德对帕齐的勇气和技巧感到吃惊。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：德怀德也很惊讶，他说：“我知道她游泳游得很好，否则我不会冒这个险。然而，我对她的勇气和技巧感到惊讶。”。A. risk风险；B. time时间；C. lead领导；D. place地点。根据上文“I knew she was a good swimmer, or I wouldn’t take the”可知，德怀德对帕齐的能力充满信心，否则不会让它去冒险。故选A项。
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
语法填空
Acupuncture(针灸), an ancient Chinese medical practice, has been the treatment for lots of patients for thousands of years. Before modern medicine ____36____ (final) came to life, ancient Chinese used stone tools ____37____ (reduce) pain. Over time, this method has turned ____38____ a medical system and formed the base of acupuncture.
As a treatment ____39____ aims to better the body’s self-recovering functions, acupuncture stresses treating a sick person as a whole, balancing bodily functions ____40____ improving overall physical well-being.
Practices can be different in forms, including needle insertion (扎针), cupping and rubbing. Needle insertion, the most common method, is carried out by ____41____ (put) hair-thin needles into meridians (经络), or specific points on the body.
Looking beyond China, acupuncture has become a global treatment. In the past 50 years, acupuncture ____42____ (see) many developments in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a popular treatment for ____43____variety of diseases. According to a 2019 WHO report, acupuncture is used in 113 of the 120 member countries, showing ____44____ (it) widespread application.
As an ancient Chinese medical practice, acupuncture has a rich history and much cultural_____45_____ (important).
【答案】36. finally
37. to reduce
38. into 39. that##which
40. and 41. putting
42. has seen
43. a 44. its
45. importance
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了针灸的起源、实践、治疗原则以及在全球的广泛得到应用和认可。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：在现代医学最终出现之前，古代中国人使用石器来减轻疼痛。分析句子，设空处使用final的副词finally作状语，修饰动词。故填finally。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。分析句子，句中构成use sth to do sth的结构。故填to reduce。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：随着时间的推移，这种方法已经变成了一种医疗系统，并形成了针灸的基础。分析句子，句中turn into为固定短语，意为“转变，变为”。故填into。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：作为一种旨在改善身体自我恢复功能的治疗方法，针灸强调将病人作为一个整体来治疗，平衡身体功能，提高整体身体健康。分析句子，设空处引导的是定语从句，引导词在从句中作主语，修饰先行词treatment，为物。用that或者which。故填that或者which。
【40题详解】
考查连词。句意：同上。分析句子，设空处使用连词，将treating；balancing以及improving进行连接，此处构成并列关系。故填and。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：针刺是最常见的方法，将头发细的针插入经络或身体上的特定穴位。分析句子，设空处使用动名词作by的宾语。故填putting。
【42题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：在过去的50年里，针灸在科学研究和现代医学方面取得了许多进展。分析句子，句中in the past 50 years为现在完成时时间标志。故填has seen。
【43题详解】
考查冠词。句意：它现在是一种治疗多种疾病的流行疗法。句中a variety of为固定短语，意为“各种各样的”。故填a。
【44题详解】
考查代词。句意：根据世卫组织2019年的一份报告，在120个成员国中，有113个国家使用针灸，显示出针灸的广泛应用。分析句子，设空处使用it的形容词性物主代词作定语。故填its。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：作为一种古老的中国医学实践，针灸有着丰富的历史和重要的文化意义。分析句子，设空处使用important的名词importance作宾语，意为“重要性”。故填importance。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的好友Jim打算参加学校举办的主题为“我爱我校”的作品征集活动，发邮件询问你的建议。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1.作品形式;
2.作品内容。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jim,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
I'm glad to hear that you are planning to participate in the “I Love My School” themed artwork collection event. For the form of your work, I suggest creating a painting or a collage using various materials like photographs, newspaper clippings, and drawings. This way, you can showcase your creativity and express your love for our school visually.
As for the content of your work, you can include depictions of our school's iconic buildings, memorable events or activities, and the positive experiences you have had here.
Good luck with your submission!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。好友Jim打算参加学校举办的主题为“我爱我校”的作品征集活动，发邮件询问你的建议，要求考生就此回信提出建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
参加：participate in→take part in
建议：suggest → advise
多样的：various→diverse/varied
描述：depiction→ description
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：This way, you can showcase your creativity and express your love for our school visually.
拓展句：This way, you can showcase your creativity and express your love for our school visually, which is greatly meaningful.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I'm glad to hear that you are planning to participate in the “I Love My School” themed artwork collection event.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】As for the content of your work, you can include depictions of our school's iconic buildings, memorable events or activities, and the positive experiences you have had here.（运用了介词短语以及省略引导词that引导的定语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Steve, 21, was leading a small team into an abandoned(废弃的)mine near Paradise Pines, California. With him were his 19-year-old brother Allen, and a fishing friend, 32-year-old Bobby Erler.
After a couple of hours of exploring, Steve suddenly felt the earth give way under him. The drainage shaft(排水井)! His fingers clawed helplessly at the wet soil as he fell. He was falling into darkness, his body struggling against the walls of the shaft.
20 feet away, Allen heard a loud cry. “I’m climbing down,” he told Bobby.
With his torch(手电筒)under his arm, Allen slid rapidly down the pipe. “I’m coming, Steve!” he yelled several times. No answer.
As Allen slid towards the bottom of the mine shaft, he saw Steve floating face down in the water. He slipped his arms round Steve and patted him on the back. Water came out of Steve’s mouth continuously.
“I’m going to die, right ” Steve said in a weak voice.
“No way,” Allen said. “Bobby’s going for help.”
At 3: 20 pm, Bobby stepped through the door of the local fire station, a mile and a half from the top of the canyon(峡谷).“My friends. Trapped,” he said, out of breath. “Last Chance Mine. You have to hurry!”
One hundred miles away, Bob Trussell’s phone rang at 5 pm. Leader of the Lassen County Search and Rescue Team, Trussell, 44, had the only team in northern California trained to lead mine rescues. “I’ll pull together my team,” he said, “but it’ll take some time to get there.” An hour later, he was leading a line of six trucks towards Paradise Pines.
Suddenly, Steve fell unconscious(不省人事的). Allen wondered how long they could hold on.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Suddenly Allen saw something shining above them.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Steve was rushed to hospital at once.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Suddenly Allen saw something shining above them. It was the light from a headlamp! The rescue team had arrived. Allen quickly signaled with his own torch, trying to pinpoint their exact location. A few minutes later, the team found them. Trussell and his team placed Steve on a backboard and stretcher and slowly lifted him up the shaft. Allen followed closely behind. It was a difficult ascent, but they eventually made it to the top.
Steve was rushed to the hospital at once. The doctors discovered that he had a fractured arm and poor physical condition. They also found that he had contracted a severe illness after being submerged in the cold water for so long. It was a close call, but Steve was going to be okay. Though shaken up by the experience, Steve and Allen were grateful for the quick response of the rescue team. Inspired by their bravery, Steve decided to become a volunteer for the Lassen County Search and Rescue Team, and he has gone on to help rescue others in similar situations. The incident taught him to never underestimate the power of nature and to always be prepared for the unexpected.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了21岁的史蒂夫和他的小队下了一个废弃矿井，却在下降时被困住了。19岁的兄弟艾伦听到了史蒂夫的呼救声，决定下去救他。艾伦成功找到史蒂夫，史蒂夫已经昏迷不醒。朋友鲍比去找救援队，他们最终寻找到了史蒂夫和艾伦，并成功救出了史蒂夫。史蒂夫被送往医院治疗，他的伤势严重但最终康复。这次经历让史蒂夫决定加入救援队，帮助救助其他遇险者，并让他认识到不能低估自然的力量，要时刻准备好迎接意外。
详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“突然，艾伦看到有什么东西在他们头顶闪闪发光。”可知，第一段可描写艾伦用自己的火把发出信号，让救助团队找到他们，并且对史蒂夫进行营救。
②由第二段首句内容“史蒂夫立即被紧急送往医院。”可知，第二段可描写史蒂夫被送到医院后得到了紧急的救治，并对救援队伍表示感谢，同时史蒂夫决定自己也要成为一名搜救队的志愿者继续帮助救援处于类似情况的其他人。
2.续写线索：
艾伦发出信号向救援队求救——史蒂夫得到及时救助——二人向救助队伍表示感谢——史蒂夫决定自己也要加入救援团队帮助他人——史蒂夫的最终感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①发现：find/locate/discover
②.放置：put/lay
③.淹没：submerge/drown/sink
情绪类
①感谢：be grateful/show his gratitude
②.鼓舞：inspired/encouraged
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Allen quickly signaled with his own torch, trying to pinpoint their exact location.（由现在分词作状语）
[高分句型2]. Though shaken up by the experience, Steve and Allen were grateful for the quick response of the rescue team.（句中构成状语从句的省略结构）

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