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高2024届高三（下）入学适应性考试
英语答案详解
听力1-5 AABBC 6-10 ACBBB 11-15 CBACB 16-20 ABBCC
阅读21-23 DAC 24-27 CBDD 28-31 BBDA 32-35 ABAD
36-40 AEGBF
完型41-45 BCDAB 46-50 CCDAD 51-55 ABCDA
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as 57. distinguished 58. to have appeared 59. was 60. but/yet
61. specifically 62. production 63. called 64. a 65. which
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It turned out that the “Enemy Party” was a mad, merry success. The event exceeded our expectations as laughter filled the air and joy radiated from every corner. It seemed that the angels who have the special job of watching over children’s parties must have seen to it that everyone involved had fun, and the best time was had by the biggest enemy, Gina, who rolled on the floor and shrieked with delight. And all the other “enemies” also shed their enmity and embraced the sheer bliss of the moment. As a result, Pat and Peggy never came home crying from school anymore. Instead, they effortlessly mingled with their classmates, engaging in playful conversations and school activities with infectious enthusiasm. Gone was their self-pity, replaced by a newfound confidence that radiated from within.
Another bonus of the party was that Gina seemed a different person afterwards. The biggest enemy and former bully had turned into my daughters’ staunchest champions and she would never lift a finger against anyone or threaten the little kids. The other day, Gian asked Pat in confusion, “Why did you invite me to the party in the first place ” “You like ice cream, cake and big red balloons, just like any other girl. Right ” Pat smiled. Gina’s expression softened, sharing a revelation with Pat, “But do you know something Nobody ever asked me to a party before.” What had happened to Gina made me think: Are the “Ginas” left out because they are enemies, or do they become enemies because they are left out Many theories exist, but when you love your “enemies” and do good to those who hate you, miracles can happen.
答案详解
第二部分 阅读
第一节
A
语篇类型：应用文 主题语境：人与自然
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文，属于旅行广告题材，主要介绍了在中国的4条旅行线路的城市游服务。
21. D 细节理解题。根据Best of China Tour部分“It’s not overstated to call it the most classic China tour, for China’s past, present and future are epitomized in the golden triangle cities for your exploration”, 可知此旅行线路的一大亮点是了解中国的发展, 应选 D项。
22. A 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“It departs from Xining”，可知选 A项。
23. C 细节理解题。 根据文章最后一段“If you want to travel to China with your children, this the best option”，可知选C项。
B
语篇类型：记叙文 主题语境：人与社会
【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻特写，讲述了印度两位农民开创“Indian Farmer”视频帐号，在收获了大批粉丝和巨大经济收入之外，也通过多社交媒体普及了农业知识。
24. C 细节理解题。由第二段最后一句话“A section that draws the most attention features workable solutions to everyday problems and do-it-yourself mechanical quick-fixes.”可知，该视频帐号最受欢迎的板块是日常问题的可行解决方案和自己动手的机械快速修复。故选C。
25. B 细节推断题。根据第三段的“We were looking to do something together. Agriculture was something we had in common. Plus, we were young and idealistic—we wanted to do something with a social impact”得出devoted；根据第四段的“While Akash takes charge of the production side of things, Santosh offers his hands-on knowledge obtained from running his family farm.”可得出cooperative。故选B。
26. D 细节推断题。第四段列出了视频帐号的粉丝数量和带来的经济收入，旨在说明该帐号取得的成功。故选D。
27. D 细节理解题。根据最后一段Akash的话“There was very little by way of books or culture channels that addressed the needs, mistakes and scarcities of farmers. Social media has changed things, enabling cross-sharing of knowledge, all for free”得知社交媒体促进了农业知识的传递。故选D。
C
语篇类型：说明文 主题语境：人与社会
【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文，讲述了美国Culdesac这个地方推出一种“无车”社区。
28. B 细节理解题。根据第一段In a country as car-dependent as the US, Culdesac is nothing short of visionary.可以得知B为正确选项。
29. B 细节理解题。根据第四段what is stopping Americans from deserting cars and embracing relatively cheaper alternatives like e-bikes In a word, unsafe roads that prioritize cars over people.可以得出B为正确选项。
30. D 细节理解题。根据最后一段By embracing a new car-free way of living, US projects like Culdesac can provide an alternative way of living that’s both healthier and more affordable and, in turn, influence others to live a better way as well. 可以推出D为正确选项。
31. A 最佳标题题。本文主要讲的是美国Culdesac率先发起一种新型低碳环保的生活方式。故选A。
D
语篇类型：说明文 主题语境：人与自然
【语篇导读】一项研究表明：城市中，可获得的绿地蓝天越多，身心越健康。
A 细节理解题。根据文章第一段第二句“Our finding suggests that loss of urban green and blue spaces due to rapid urbanization may not just have an environmental impact but could have a public health impact as well,” says Adithya Vegaraju。可得知：研究表明，因为快速城市化，绿地蓝天减少，不仅对环境有影响，对公众健康也有影响。
B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一、二句The study is based on health survey data from more than 42,000 people aged 65 and older who lived in urban areas of Washington state between 2011 and 2019. In their analysis, the researchers related survey respondents’ general and mental health outcomes to different measures that quantified access to green and blue spaces, such as forests, parks, lakes, and rivers. 可知，此项研究分析了从2011到2019年，超过42000名生活在华盛顿州城市的65岁及以上老年人的健康结果和绿地蓝天接触量的关系，通过分析大规模数据而得出的结果。
A 代词猜测题。根据第三段第二句“If exposure to green or blue spaces could help prevent, delay, or even treat poor mental health in older adults, we need to look at that more closely as a way to improve mental health outcomes in this population.” says Vegaraju.可知，that指前文出现的接触绿地蓝天。
D 推理判断题。根据第四段，尤其是“It is thought that exposure to green and blue spaces could help slow cognitive decline,” Amiri says. “What we would like to know is if green and blue space exposure can influence Alzheimer directly or whether it can do so by reducing mental health issues that may lead to cognitive decline.”可知，Amiri可能认同绿地蓝天有益于老年人健康。
第二节
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了如何制定有成效的新年计划。
36. A A选项It depends. （这要视情况而定），回应了上一句It is a common practice to create New Year’s resolutions, yet are they helpful ：“制定新年计划是一种常见的做法，但是新年计划都有效果吗？”此外，选项还照应了后面的内容，后文说明了正确的做法，也提及了不当的做法。
37. E 37空的前一句Reflecting on your behaviors and creating goals that align(使一致) with your values can motivate helpful change反思你的行为，制定与你的价值观一致的目标，可以激发有益的改变。后一句you can experience a sense of meaning and quality of life，进一步提到了获得的益处。所以37空作为段中衔接句，内容应该符合上下文，故选择E。
38. G 根据上文However, people don’t always approach New Year’s resolutions in a helpful way，本句进一步细节阐释如何not helpful. 故G选项符合上下文逻辑语义。
39. B 选项B（你清楚的知道为什么吗？），与后文（Have you got an understanding of the value that the resolution is connected to that provides you with a sense of purpose 你的新年愿望让你有了奔头，但是你明白它的价值吗？）形成并列关系，两者一起进一步说明前一句（first be honest with yourself about whether the resolution is important and meaningful to you.首先，你的新年计划是不是对你真的重要、有意义，关于这一点，你得对自己坦诚。）
40. F 选项F（Then, be realistic with yourself and create small, specific, and doable goals.然后，要实际一点，设定小的，具体而可行的目标），是该段的中心句。同时，上文（first be honest with yourself about whether the resolution is important and meaningful to you.）讲的是思想上的准备，选项F是行动方面的具体做法，讲了一个话题的两个方面，两句里的first和then两词，也说明了两句的语义逻辑。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
语篇类型:记叙文 主题语境:人与自我
【语篇导读】本文讲述作者渴望超级力量，而立志当老师。当教师不易且物质回报低，但学生的爱和一起创造的回忆是回报。
B。根据前文，作者渴望超级力量，而还是男孩儿的他，看到一些老师身上拥有这样的力量。power“力量，能力”，符合语境，故选B。
C。作者5年级时，有一个英语老师，在教授阅读时，让作者领略不同世界的风光，否则作者从未想过拾起来阅读。otherwise意为“否则，要不然”。故选C。
D。更让作者惊讶的是，他的老师可以看到他看不到的事物。invisible意为“看不到的，无形的”。故选D。
A。作者是一个缺乏自信的人，经常躲在角落，羞于开口。
B。根据上文可知，虽然作者缺乏洞自信，而他的老师注意到他，并且眼里传递的不言而喻的信息表明老师可以看穿作者。message意思是“信息”，符合文意。
C。作者仍然清晰记得，他的老师上过的关于艺术大师的课。vividly意为“生动地，清晰地”。故选C。
C。根据前文，即使作者的老师并不是艺术专业出身，但艺术课上得很好。even though“即使”。故选C。
D。根据文段语境，作者也想成为这样的老师，让学生感到安全、被尊重。value意思是“重视，珍视，尊重”，故选D。
A。根据此段，当教师不容易，长年累月批阅笔记和上下楼梯，膝盖会疼。hurt意为“疼痛，感到疼痛”，故选A。
D。根据上文，除了膝盖疼痛外，嗓子也会变差。suffer意思是“变差，受苦，故选D。
A。 据下文可知，即便如此，仍有人选择这条道路。path的意思是“道路，路径”，符合文意，故选A。
B。根据整篇文章，作者投身教育事业，每天都积极面对工作。light意为“轻快”，迈着轻快的步伐上班，体现了作者的积极态度，故选B。
C。根据语篇导读和上下文，作者偶尔遇到过以前的学生，学生们的爱和愉快的回忆是作者教书育人的回报。reward“回报”，故选C。
D。 每当作者遇到新老师勇敢面对，努力完善教学技能时，作者很骄傲，他也属于这样的一群人。struggle意为“努力，奋斗”，故选D。
A。见54题。belong to“属于，归属”。
第二节
【语篇导读】本文介绍了瑞士芝士，什么叫做瑞士芝士，以及瑞士芝士为什么有洞。
56. as 考察介词。be described as...被描述为...
57. distinguished 考察形容语。形容词distinguished意为“著名的，卓越的”，修饰scientist。
58. to have appeared 考察不定式。It指代Swiss cheese, 该句意为人们认为，在14世纪的瑞士，瑞士芝士首次出现。
59. was 考察谓语。根据时间in the 14th century及主语it可知，此处应为一般过去时和动词单数。
60. but 考察连词。该句意为人们都知道瑞士芝士是一种有很多洞的芝士，但为什么它有这么多洞呢？前后为转折关系。
61. specifically 考察副词。此处应为评注性副词，修饰整句话。
62. production 考察名词。production意为“生产”。
63. called 考查非谓语。“bacteria”和“Propionibacterium shermanii”应为被动关系。
64. a 考察冠词。Bubble为可数名词。
65. which 考察定语从句。此处为非限制性定语从句，且先行词为Swiss cheese，故填which。
听力录音原文：
Text 1.
M: Do you always look your own papers over for typing mistakes
W: I usually have to do it myself. (1)But I’d rather have someone else do it. It’s so boring.
Text 2
M: (2) Are you going to apply for that position You see, it’s kind of a big deal. It’s a lot of responsibility. And sometimes you need to go to the company at weekends.
W: But it’s really exciting. Anyway, the salary is good.
Text 3
M: I got 2 tickets to La Boheme at the office party. Do you want to go with me tonight
W: I’d love to.(3) I planned to go to Forest shopping mall tonight, but I guess I will go this afternoon. I can’t go to the opera in an old dress.
Text 4
M: Hey, do you want to go to the gym with me on Saturday
W: (4)Sure! When I try to go by myself, I always end up at the cafe eating brunch instead. I have no motivation to work out alone, so I’m glad you asked!
Text 5
W: This lunch was good. So what do you want to do now Visit a park
M: Oh, no. The parks in this city are all dirty. But I really enjoyed those old buildings we saw yesterday.
W:(5) They were nice. But nothing beats this French restaurant.
Text 6
M: I thought your flight would arrive two hours ago. What took so long
W: Didn’t they announce that our flight was delayed
M: I didn't hear anything about a delay. I thought everything was running on time. What happened
W:(6) We got on the plane on time but then we were held up for almost two hours due to an unknown problem.
M: That’s too bad. Have you had anything to eat
W: I managed to get a sandwich on the plane. How about you
M:(7) I’ve had nothing but a cup of coffee. I’m starving. Let’s get out of here and find a restaurant.
Text 7
M: Hello, Victoria Hotel. Can I help you
W:(8) Hello. I’d like to make a reservation for July the 1st through the 4th. I'm. . . I'm checking out on the morning of the 4th.
M: OK. Would you like a single room, a double room, or a twin room
W: I'd like a double room. What's the rate
M: We have only two double rooms available. One is 180 dollars and the other 200 dollars.
W: Why are the prices different
M: (9)Well, they’ re both standard double rooms, but the 200-dollar room faces the garden.
W: OK, I see.
Text 8
W: (10)Thanks for giving me a lift this evening, Eric.
M: Not at all. I’m happy to do it. By the way, I have some friends coming over tonight, and I should prepare for that. Shall we stop at a supermarket on the way home
W:(11) I think it’s closed by now. We can stop at a convenience store. They’re open 24 hours.
M: Convenience store They say the prices there are higher and there isn’t much selection.
W: I’m afraid so.
M: Well, it doesn’t matter. It may make choosing much easier.
W: Actually, I enjoy comparing different brands to get the best bargain for our family. Of course, this time there will be no comparing.
M: Yeah. Here we are. Well, it is the only place open at this time of the night. Look at this, they have hamburgers ready to eat.
W:(12) I know that, Eric. Go on to pick out what you want. I prefer to wait for you at the cash counter.
M: All right.
Text 9
W: Adam, how do you feel about the Montessori education approach
M: Great. (13)It allows the children to be more creative. What do you think
W: It is excellent. But I am not going to the training this weekend.
M: I will be there on Saturday morning. Why aren’t you going
W: They divide the teachers into two different groups. I am the first group with the training time from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (14)But my son’s birthday is on that day.
M: Ah, I understand. I will let you know how the training goes.
W: Thank you. (15)What I am concerned about is whether I will do well in this program. I have been teaching the same way for ten years. I cannot imagine changing my entire teaching style.
M: In fact, I have heard amazing things about this type of educational method. (16)The children will gain a deeper understanding and our school will improve the quality of materials in each classroom. Wouldn’t you like to have a try
W: Yes, we do need to change our teaching methods. I have had the same materials for the past three years.
M: It is time for a change. Let’s get together after your training on Friday night and talk about it.
Text 10
W: (17)Sweetest Day is always the third Saturday in October. This holiday is much more important in some regions than in others (Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo are the biggest Sweetest Day cities). But this holiday is gaining in popularity every year throughout the country. (18)Sweetest Day is celebrated to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged, and orphaned, but also friends and relatives. (19)Over 60 years ago, a Cleveland man, believing that the city’s orphans and patients too often felt forgotten, formed in the mind an idea of showing them that they were not. (20)He did this by the distribution of small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he distributed them on a Saturday in October. In the years that followed, other residents began to participate in the event, which came to be called “Sweetest Day”. In time, the Day became an occasion for acknowledging others with a kind actor a small remembrance. Soon the idea began spreading to other cities all over the country.高 2024 届高三（下）入学适应性考试英语试题
（试题满分：150 分 考试时间：120 分钟）
注意事项：
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
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，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项， 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。
What would the woman like to do
Have the papers checked.
Help someone type papers.
Go over the papers herself.
What are the speakers talking about
A. A position. B. A weekend plan. C. The man’s company.
Where will the woman go this afternoon
A. An office party. B. A shopping mall. C. An opera house.
What does the woman prefer to do
A. Work out alone. B. Exercise with someone. C. Eat breakfast at the café.
What does the woman like most about the city
A. The parks. B. The old buildings. C. The French restaurant.
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 5 秒钟的时间阅读各个
小题；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
What happened to the woman’s flight
It failed to take off on time.
It was called off without notice.
It arrived about two hours earlier.
Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. On a plane. C. At the airport.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。
How long is the woman going to stay at the hotel
A. For two nights. B. For three nights. C. For four nights.
Why are the prices for the two double rooms different
The rooms are different in size.
The rooms have different views.
The rooms are of different shapes.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
Why does the woman express thanks to the man
He’ll shop with her.
He’ll drive her home.
He’ll entertain her friends.
What’s the advantage of a convenience store for the man
The lower price.
Much more selection.
Longer opening hours.
What will the woman do next
A. Eat hamburgers. B. Stay at the cash counter. C. Compare different brands.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
How does the man find the approach
It boosts kids’ creativity.
It gives kids more time to play.
It encourages kids to be active.
Why won’t the woman attend the training
She has to work.
She wants to visit her friends.
Her son’s birthday is at this weekend.
What’s the woman’s concern
The training time.
Her performance.
The grouping method.
What can teachers gain in this training
Improved teaching materials.
Deeper understanding of children.
Better relationship with colleagues.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
When is Sweetest Day
On the third Sunday in October.
On the third Saturday in October.
On the second Saturday in October.
Why is Sweetest Day celebrated
To make friends.
To bring joy to people.
To make cities more beautiful.
Who did the Cleveland man help
His friends and relatives.
The aged and his neighbors.
The city’s orphans and patients.
How did the Cleveland man celebrate Sweetest Day
By offering hugs.
By distributing some cash.
By giving away small gifts.
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。
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Our 9 Days Tour is an ideal vacation for photographers, natural lovers as well as common travelers who are seeking for authentic travel experience. It departs from Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province which can be reached by flights and trains from many cities in China, then goes to Zhangye in Gansu Province, and finally ends in Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia. Private cars and fast bullet trains are used to ensure you a comfortable vacation. Start your adventure now!
China Family Tour With Panda Reserve Visit (10 Days)
Ever wonder that one day you can look at the cute giant panda face to face Yes, this 10 days classic China tour offers you the opportunity to have a close contact with the chubby lovely panda—the national treasure of China. If you want to travel to China with your children, this is the best option.
Which of the following highlights Best of China Tour
A. Making close encounters with panda. B. Walking in the heart of a desert.
C. Learning interesting history of Silk Route. D. Knowing the development of China.
Where does the 9 Days’ tour start
A. Xining. B. Zhangye. C. Badain Jaran Desert. D. Inner Mongolia.
Which tour best suits a family
A. The 8 days’ tour. B. The 9 days’ tour. C. The 10 days’ tour. D. The 11 days’ tour.
B
Santosh Jadhav, a 28-year-old farmer from Maharashtra’s Sangli district, had never dreamed he would be trending on YouTube tending to his land. But as you watch his videos on Indian Farmer—the channel he runs with his friend, Akash Jadhav, 27—you quickly understand why he is attracting millions of views.
Set up in 2018, Indian Farmer was a result of the two friends’ love of farming, technology and filmmaking. Their videos offer tips, advice and information on various aspects of agriculture, including direct-farming techniques, agriculture-related activities, new farming tools, and agricultural apps. In addition to explaining how agricultural markets function, the channel shares success stories from across the country. A section that draws the most attention features workable solutions to everyday problems and do-it-yourself mechanical quick-fixes.
“We were looking to do something together. Agriculture was something we had in common. Plus, we were young and idealistic—we wanted to do something with a social impact,” says Santosh.
The channel has certainly made a mark, as the numbers show. Since 2018, their channel has built a user base of 21.5 million, thanks to the affordable mobile data revolution and the increasing popularity of smartphones in India. While Akash takes charge of the production side of things, Santosh offers his hands-on knowledge obtained from running his family farm. According to them, the Indian Farmer channel adds an average of 60,000 subscribers and earns between 70,000 and 100,000 in revenue every month.
“Knowledge in this sector is often inter-generational: a farmer is limited to what the others nearby know and do. There was very little by way of books or culture channels that addressed the needs, mistakes and scarcities of farmers. Social media has changed things, enabling cross-sharing of knowledge, all for free,” Akash says.
What’s the channel’s most popular section
A. Inspiring stories. B. Advanced tools.
C. Practical solutions. D. Agricultural activities.
Which of the following words can best describe the two farmers
A. Experienced and sociable. B. Cooperative and devoted.
C. Conservative and diligent. D. Courageous and humorous.
Why are the figures listed in paragraph 4
To show the economic gains.
To imply the cooperation relationship.
To highlight social media engagement.
To indicate the success of the channel.
What can we learn from Akash’s words
Resources were available to address farmers’ needs.
Farming knowledge relies on books and the Internet.
Agricultural modernization is dependent on technology.
Social media facilitates free knowledge exchange in agriculture.
C
Culdesac, which describes itself as “the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the US”, admitted its first 36 residents in Tempe, Arizona, US, earlier this year. In a country as car-dependent as the US, Culdesac is nothing short of visionary. The $170 million (about 1.24 billion yuan) neighborhood, with its white buildings and narrow walkways, is expected to hold around 1,000 people when the full 760 units are completed by 2025, according to The Guardian. Similar projects in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Houston, Texas, are also underway, said Bloomberg.
Although some densely populated coastal US cities like Boston and New York City are walkable and have adequate public transportation options like bus and light rail, the vast majority of Americans are entirely dependent on cars to get around. In the 2018 US Census, it was found that roughly 85 percent of Americans relied on a car to get to work.
This reliance on cars doesn’t come cheap, unfortunately. In a 2023 study, the American Automobile Association said that it costs an average of about 89,000 yuan per year to own and maintain a car in the US.
So, what is stopping Americans from deserting cars and embracing relatively cheaper alternatives like e-bikes In a word, unsafe roads that prioritize cars over people. According to a 2018 report by the World Health Organization, the US traffic death rate is 12.4 deaths per 100,000. At the same time, pedestrians and cyclists in the US are often blamed for being hit by drivers rather than the other way around.
Still, there’s hope. By embracing a new car-free way of living, US projects like Culdesac can provide an alternative way of living that’s both healthier and more affordable and, in turn, influence others to live a better way as well. As Vanessa Fox, a 32-year-old resident of Culdesac, said, “For some, cars equal freedom, but for me, it’s a restriction. Freedom is being able to just simply walk out and access places.”
What can we learn about Culdesac from paragraph 1
It will be put into use soon.
It is thought to be forward-thinking.
It follows several successful projects.
It is the world’s largest car-free neighborhood.
Why do Americans hesitate to give up cars
Maintaining a car is cheap.
Roads conditions are unsafe.
E-bikes are not widely available.
Public transportation is inadequate.
What influence can car-free projects like Culdesac have on American society
Restricting freedom of movement.
Increasing residents’ sense of responsibility.
Encouraging people to explore their communities.
Promoting a healthier and more cost-effective lifestyle.
What is the best title of the passage
Living Car-free in the US
Improving US Road Conditions
A New Trend: Energy-efficient Cars
A Dilemma: Car-free or Car-dependent
D
Even small differences in the availability of urban green and blue spaces may be associated with better mental and physical health in older adults, according to a new study. “Our finding suggests that loss of urban green and blue spaces due to rapid urbanization may not just have an environmental impact but could have a public health impact as well,” says Adithya Vegaraju, first author of the study published in the journal Health & Place.
The study is based on health survey data from more than 42,000 people aged 65 and older who lived in urban areas of Washington state between 2011 and 2019. In their analysis, the researchers related survey respondents’ general and mental health outcomes to different measures that quantified access to green and blue spaces, such as forests, parks, lakes, and rivers. Close to 2% of respondents showed signs of serious psychological distress and 19% reported having poor general health.
Though other studies have looked at how closeness to nature might impact health, Vegaraju says this study is one of the first to look at this relationship in older adults in the United States. “If exposure to green or blue spaces could help prevent, delay, or even treat poor mental health in older adults, we need to look at that more closely as a way to improve mental health outcomes in this population.” says Vegaraju.
More research needs to be done to know exactly how exposure to green and blue spaces may lead to better mental and general health, says senior author Solmaz Amiri. She is looking to study the possible link between nature exposure and cognitive(认知的) decline, which can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. “It is thought that exposure to green and blue spaces could help slow cognitive decline,” Amiri says. “What we would like to know is if green and blue space exposure can influence Alzheimer directly or whether it can do so by reducing mental health issues that may lead to cognitive decline.”
What causes the loss of urban green and blue spaces according to Vegaraju
A. City growth. B. A warmer climate.
C. Poor maintenance. D. Urban development control.
How is the study conducted
By studying different measures.
By analyzing large-scale figures.
By doing comparative experiments.
By tracking the elderly all their lives.
What does the underlined word “that” mean in paragraph 3
A. Access to nature. B. Poor mental health.
C. The close relationship. D. The environmental impact.
Which statement will Solmaz Amiri probably agree with
Nature exposure cures disease.
Being close to nature helps seniors live longer.
Mental problems result from cognitive decline.
Greens and blues can boost older adults’ health.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Hello, 2024. It’s that time of the year again. The start of the new year is a natural time to consider what you may want to do differently, and your goals for the upcoming year. It is a common practice to create New Year’s resolutions, yet are they helpful 36
Reflecting on your behaviors and creating goals that align(使一致) with your values can motivate helpful change. 37 you can experience a sense of meaning and quality of life.
However, people don’t always approach New Year’s resolutions in a helpful way. 38 Do you feel the need to set a goal or make a change based on what someone else would like you to do It can be difficult to implement and maintain a new behavior, even when you genuinely want to do it, let alone when you don’t. Resolutions based on shoulds are not likely to last.
So, if you plan to set a New Year’s resolution, first be honest with yourself about whether the resolution is important and meaningful to you. 39 Have you got an understanding of the value that the resolution is connected to that provides you with a sense of purpose
40 Goals based on unrealistic expectations are unhelpful. If a goal is too large and does not match your current circumstances and resources, success is unlikely, which may fuel self-criticism and make it more challenging to achieve.
Targeting small changes may be more useful than creating one or two large resolutions at the start of the year.
It depends.
Do you have a clear why
Have you got the details yet
If your goals are not specific enough,
When you clarify what is important and take steps in that direction,
Then, be realistic with yourself and create small, specific and doable goals.
Resolutions are usually not based on a genuine desire but on a sense of should.
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 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。
I decided at 10 that I was going to be a teacher because I had a burning desire for superpowers. As a boy, I could clearly see some of my teachers had extraordinary 41 .
There was an English teacher in fifth grade who could magically transport us to different worlds by reading to us from books we would have 42 never picked up. It was even shocking that my teacher could see the 43 . I was one of those who lacked confidence. Yet my teacher would notice me hidden in the corner, 44 to speak, and the unspoken 45 in her eyes suggested that she could see me through. I could still 46 remember her lessons about the great masters of art. She did this 47 her major was not art, nor geography. I wanted to be one of those all—seeing ones with superpowers that made children feel safe and 48 .
Being a teacher isn’t the easiest or the most financially rewarding of jobs. And there are occupational risks—your knees can 49 from years of carrying piles of notebooks up and down the school staircase, your voice can 50 from too much talking. But despite all that, there are those choosing this 51 .
All my life, I’ve gone to work early each day with 52 steps. Occasionally, I meet my former students. Their obvious love for me and fond memories of our time together are my 53 . Whenever I meet a brand new teacher 54 to perfect his/her skills with a brave face on, I feel proud to 55 the same group.
41. A. ideas B. powers C. experiences D. needs
42. A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. likewise
43. A. unknown B. unusual C. impossible D. invisible
44. A. shy B. misearble C.annoyed D. willing
45. A. question B. message C. truth D. criticism
46. A. vaguely B. only C. vividly D. early
47. A. in that B. as though C. even though D. now that
48. A. praised B. neglected C. noticed D. valued
49. A. hurt B. bend C. shake D. support
50. A. turn B. heal C. reach D. suffer
51. A. path B. major C. course D. topic
52. A. hesitant B. light C. leaden D. unsteady
53. A. chances B. souvenirs C. rewards D. compensations
54. A. failing B. demanding C. pretending D. struggling
55. A. belong to B. connect to C. contribute to D. adapt to
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
“Swiss cheese is always described 56 the cheese with holes,” says Mark Johnson, PhD, a 57 (distinguish) scientist at the Center for Dairy Research at the University of Wisconsin. “It has a firm body and has a sweet flavor. ”
Given its name, the cheese’s origin shouldn’t be too tough to guess. Known as Emmenthal cheese, it’s thought 58 (appear) for the first time in Switzerland in the 14th century. “It 59 (be) a hard cheese that had a long shelf life and that could easily be transported down the mountains where it was made,” adds Johnson.
Everyone knows Swiss cheese is the holey-est cheese, 60 why does Swiss cheese have holes It comes down to how it’s made— 61 (specific), the bacteria that is used in the 62 (produce) of Swiss cheese. “Cheesemakers add a special bacteria 63 (call) Propionibacterium shermanii. This bacteria ferments lactic acid( 发酵乳酸) and produces carbon dioxide,” explains Johnson. “Carbon dioxide collects in certain spots in the cheese and produces 64 large bubble, or eye. No other cheese uses this culture.”
Keep in mind that in grocery stores today, you’ll see different kinds of Swiss cheese, all of 65 share this signature characteristic.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分）
假设你是李华，你的叔叔有一个中国传统手工艺品网店。为了拓展海外市场，请你为店里某产品写一篇英文宣传稿，内容包括：
产品介绍(如外观、功能、意义等)；
相关服务。
注意：1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 可适当补充细节，使行文流畅。
第二节（满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
There are all kinds of enemies, and one of the arts of living is to learn to tell them apart. But consider the kind who never meant to be an enemy at all, and doesn’t want to be an enemy, really. He’s not mad at you; he’s mad at the world, and if you are wandering around on his lonely battlefield, you get shot, which is not meant for you at all.
Let me tell you about one of them. She was the dark-eyed daughter of our town barber: a big, stormy Gina Lollobrigida. Years ago, I brought my two little girls home from South America and put them in school down the road. They talked a very peculiar language that was neither English nor Spanish, and their classmates gave them a hard time. Especially Gina, who was older and the ringleader(元凶) of the terror of the tiny kids. She had an air of anger with her fiery eyes, which seemed to pierce through anyone who dared to cross her path. Her words were hurtful, and even in moments of silence, the tension surrounding her was evident, like a thick wall built between her and the rest of the world. When my daughters were misunderstood and teased because of an unfamiliar language, Gina proved to be the most troublesome among all the students, dominating the younger children and causing chaos whenever she pleased.
Pat and Peggy came home crying almost every day, so I decided to cheer them up. “Let’s have a party,” I said. Pat’s and Peggy’s tears dried magically. Right away they got creative:“Ice cream! Cake, big red balloons!”
“And friends ” I said. The tears started again. “ We haven’t got any friends,” Pat cried. Peggy howled, “Nothing but enemies.” Then I had one of my rare inspirations. “Let’s have an enemy party. Let’s invite all your enemies – and we’ll fill them up with ice cream and cake and give them red balloons to take home.
Little Pat and Peggy exchanged knowing looks, and one of them said in Spanish, “Qué passa al Viejo ” (“What is wrong with dad ”)
It turned out that the “Enemy Party” was a mad, merry success.
Another bonus of the party was that Gina seemed a different person afterwards.

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