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驻马店市2023—2024学年度高三年级期末统一考试
英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
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3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What does the woman ask the boy to stop doing
A. Getting out of the elevator.
B. Going to the playground.
C. Jumping in the elevator.
2. What will happen about the city center
A. There will be more pollution.
B. There will be more parking areas.
C. There will be more bicycle tracks.
3. How will the woman pay
A. In cash. B. By credit card. C. By check.
4. Why is the woman unsatisfied with the fish
A. It tastes terrible.
B. It is served too late.
C. It’s not what she ordered.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. At a gas station. C. In a theatre.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who does the man want to speak to
A. Mary Jones. B. David Bowie. C. Jack Stewart.
7. When will the training course start
A. On June 12th. B. On July 12th. C. On July 22nd.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How much is the rent for the extra large tent per day
A. $10. B. $50. C. $60.
9. What will the man do next
A. Reserve a tent. B. Look for a camping site. C. Change his camping plan.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the man visit the campus
A. On Monday morning. B. On Monday afternoon. C. On Tuesday afternoon.
11. Which year of college are the speakers probably in now
A. The first year. B. The second year. C. The third year.
12. What activity will the man take part in on Tuesday morning
A. Library Tour. B. Careers Lecture. C. Student Union Induction.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13 What position is the man applying for
A. A music teacher. B. A radio host. C. A TV producer.
14. What does the man say about sending e-mails
A. He is good at it.
B. He needs time to practice it.
C. He prefers making phone calls to it.
15. What does the job involve according to the woman
A. A lot of traffic. B. Getting up early. C. Dealing with complaints.
16. Who appears in the man’s reference list
A. His former boss. B. His former colleague. C. His former classmate.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When will the race be held this year
A. On May 11th. B. On May 23rd. C. On May 24th.
18. Where does the race start
A. At the football ground.
B. On the north side of the park.
C At the main entrance of the park.
19. What can every runner get this year
A. A T-shirt. B. A pair of running shoes. C. A water bottle.
20. Who can run in the race free of charge
A. Children between 8 and 15.
B. Children under the age of 8.
C. Adults who have registered in advance.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Cultural Websites
Ancient Greece
This is a guide with rich information and pictures to Ancient Greece, covering art, architecture, politics, Olympics, geography, history and other topics. The photo gallery with bird’s-eye images of Greek art is of note. Contents include maps, biographies and related links, though little in the way of engaging multimedia. The website last updated in 2008, and some links are broken.
Getty
Getty, an online museum, focuses on the visual arts and serves both general audiences and specialized professionals. Its Research Library is accessible to both on-site and far-away users. The Explore Art part permits you to look through many of the works of art on show. You can also view present or past exhibitions. There are also topics for discussion on many sides of art and art history.
Library of Congress
The website contains main source materials connecting to the history and culture of the United States. It offers more than 7 million digital artworks from more than 100 historical collections. You can select collections to search and explore teaching and learning ideas with American memory.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
The website is wonderful collections of public area and copy-permitted historical texts for educational use. With pages designed specifically to help teachers and students, it contains hundreds of well-organized sources and also includes links to visual and hearing materials, as art and archeology play an important role in the study of ancient history.
1 How is Ancient Greece different from other websites
A. It covers art. B. Its renewal is suspended.
C. Its topics include history. D. It contains historical culture.
2. What can visitors do in the Explore Art part of Getty
A. View artworks on display. B. Purchase art pieces online.
C. Serve the Research Library. D. Join the scientific discussion.
3. What do the last two websites have in common
A. They focus on ancient science. B. They provide teaching materials.
C. They deal with American issues. D. They have several hundred pages.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了四个与文化有关的网站。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ancient Greece部分中的“The website last updated in 2008, and some links are broken.(该网站上次更新于 2008 年，部分链接已损坏)”可知，Ancient Greece与其他网站不同的是，它暂停更新了，最近一次更新是在2008年，故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Getty部分中的“The Explore Art part permits you to look through many of the works of art on show. (“探索艺术”部分允许你浏览许多展出的艺术作品。)”可知，参观者可以在the Explore Art part of Getty上浏览展出的艺术品，故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Library of Congress部分中的“The website contains main source materials connecting to the history and culture of the United States. (该网站包含与美国历史和文化相关的主要来源材料)”和Internet History Sourcebooks Project部分中的“With pages designed specifically to help teachers and students, it contains hundreds of well-organized sources and also includes links to visual and hearing materials, as art and archeology play an important role in the study of ancient history. (页面专门为帮助教师和学生而设计，包含数百个组织良好的资源，还包括视觉和听觉材料的链接，如艺术和考古学在古代历史研究中发挥着重要作用。)”可知，最后两个网站的共同之处在于它们都提供教学资料，故选B。
B
As an ordinary man, I have a special habit to confess. Whenever I walk down the street, I offer to pour a bottle of water from the nearby river into the dirt of a street tree. It’s just my personal habit, and I think it doesn’t make a difference, but I’d like to do it. I mention this in light of a campaign launched by the Arboricultural Association to call on the public to water new street trees.
The UK government has committed to planting millions of trees to help meet climate targets and aims to increase tree cover from 14.5% to 16.5% by 2050. However, as John Parker, chief executive of the Arboricultural Association, says, “Planting a tree is just the start of the story. The health and survival of new urban trees is threatened by increasingly dry weather. It is recommended that the newly planted trees be given about 50 litres of water per week for the first three years.” While in rural settings, the newly planted trees and woods can take care of themselves and adapt, the challenging conditions mean trees in the urban areas need a bit more care.
Long ago, I assumed that the good of street trees was to soften the hard edges of urban environments. But, what an underestimation of tree power that was! A study from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities illustrates they can provide inspiration or a calming atmosphere in an otherwise crowded city. Trees are responsible for easing urban heat island effects and air and pollutant filtration. And I think they provide the habitat for wildlife, especially birds.
Trees can’t run away. Unfortunately for them and fortunately for urban residents city trees are stuck with us. If we want to continue enjoying all the good they do, we should try to understand their needs and do all that we can to support them. A bottle of water won’t do much, but next time you all together have a bucket of water to pour, you know what big effect will happen.
4. What does the author think of his personal habit
A. It is of little effect. B. It is enforced.
C. It is of much significance. D. It is common.
5. What does John Parker say about urban trees
A. They have started to be watered regularly.
B. More work needs to be done for their living.
C. They are threatened by the increasing flood.
D. The newly planted ones can’t look after themselves.
6. What can we learn about street trees from paragraph 3
A. Their usage is overrated.
B. Their value is thought highly of by the public.
C. They benefit residents physically and mentally.
D. They can thoroughly solve environmental problems.
7. What can be concluded from the last paragraph
A. When in need, ask for it. B. Tall trees catch much wind.
C. Many hands make light work. D. Misfortunes seldom come alone.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者给人行道树浇水的故事及其引发的感悟。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“It’s just my personal habit, and I think it doesn’t make a difference, but I’d like to do it.(这只是我个人的习惯，我认为这不起什么作用，但我愿意这样做。)”可知，作者认为给行道树浇水只是他的个人习惯，作用不大，故选A。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段John Parker 所说的话“Planting a tree is just the start of the story. The health and survival of new urban trees is threatened by increasingly dry weather. It is recommended that the newly planted trees be given about 50 litres of water per week for the first three years.(植树只是故事的开始。日益干燥的天气威胁着城市新树木的健康和生存。建议新栽树前三年每周浇水约50升)”可推知，他认为树只是开始，城市树木若要健康地存活下来，还需要更多的照顾，故选B。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“A study from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities illustrates they can provide inspiration or a calming atmosphere in an otherwise crowded city. Trees are responsible for easing urban heat island effects and air and pollutant filtration.(明尼苏达大学双城分校的一项研究表明，它们可以在拥挤的城市中提供灵感或平静的氛围。树木负责缓解城市热岛效应以及空气和污染物过滤)”可知，行道树有益于城市居民的身心健康，故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“A bottle of water won’t do much, but next time you all together have a bucket of water to pour, you know what big effect will happen.(一瓶水起不了多大作用，但下次大家一起倒一桶水时，你就知道会发生什么大作用了)”可知，作者告诉我们“众人拾柴火焰高”的道理，并通过自己的亲身经历来呼吁大家一起浇灌行道树，发挥众人的力量，即“人多力量大”，故选C。
C
UNESCO has added Italian opera singing, along with more than 50 other practices from around the world, to its list of Intangible (无形的) Cultural Heritage. The agency created the list in 2008 to help safeguard traditions, festivals, rites of passage, art forms and other practices across the globe. It also recognizes culturally and historically significant buildings, structures and properties with its well-known list of World Heritage Sites. It originates from the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023.
With UNESCO’s decision, opera singing joins several other Italian traditions on the list, like pizza making. “Performed by people of all genders, Italian opera singing is associated with specific facial expressions and body gestures and involves a combination of music, drama, acting and staging,” writes UNESCO.
The practice dates back to the Medici family in Florence in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Jacopo Peri’s Dafne, which was performed for the Medicis in 1598, is considered the first Italian opera. “This is a confirmation of what we’ve already known: Opera singing is a world excellence,” says Gennaro Sangiuliano, Italy’s culture minister, in a statement.
A wide variety of cultural practices, food dishes and festivals also made the list at UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage meeting in Botswana. The committee narrowed down nominations submitted by 72 nations, ultimately selecting 55 to add to the list. The full list now includes 730 practices from 145 countries. Six of the new additions are “in need of urgent safeguarding”, according to UNESCO. These include Syrian glassblowing, olive cultivation in Türkiye and a traditional Malaysian performance called Mek Mulung. The non-urgent additions include several annual events, such as the Rotterdam Summer Carnival in the Netherlands, the Sango Festival of Oyo in Nigeria, the Junkanoo in the Bahamas and the Shuwalid festival in Ethiopia.
8. Why was Italian opera singing added to the UNESCO’s list
A. To prove its perfection. B. To preserve this art form.
C. To strengthen its competitiveness. D. To celebrate this art’s 20th anniversary.
9. What does UNESCO mention about Italian opera singing in paragraph 2
A. Its features. B. Its prospects. C. Its origin. D. Its cost.
10. What can we infer about Italian opera singing from Gennaro Sangiuliano’s words
A. It has a long history. B. It awaits confirmation.
C. It has received high recognition. D. It comes from a well-known performance.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The Art Forms in Italy
B. The Introduction to UNESCO
C. 730 Practices Are Ready to Be Added to the UNESCO’s List
D. The UNESCO’s List Welcomes Italian Opera Singing & Other Practices
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了联合国教科文组织将意大利歌剧演唱及其他来自世界各地的文化遗产列入其非物质文化遗产名录。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“The agency created the list in 2008 to help safeguard traditions, festivals, rites of passage, art forms and other practices across the globe.(该机构于 2008 年创建了这份清单，旨在帮助保护全球的传统、节日、成人仪式、艺术形式和其他习俗)”可推知，意大利歌剧演唱被加入非物质文化遗产名录是为了保护该艺术形式，故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“With UNESCO’s decision, opera singing joins several other Italian traditions on the list, like pizza making. “Performed by people of all genders, Italian opera singing is associated with specific facial expressions and body gestures and involves a combination of music, drama, acting and staging,” writes UNESCO.(根据联合国教科文组织的决定，歌剧演唱与其他几种意大利传统（例如披萨制作）一起被列入名单。联合国教科文组织写道：“意大利歌剧演唱由各种性别的人表演，与特定的面部表情和身体姿势相关，涉及音乐、戏剧、表演和舞台的结合。”)”可知，联合国教科文组织提到了意大利歌剧演唱的特点，即它由不同性别的人表演，有特定的面部表情和肢体动作，并与音乐、戏剧、表演和舞台结合，故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段引号中Gennaro Sangiuliano所说的话“This is a confirmation of what we’ve already known: Opera singing is a world excellence(这证实了我们已经知道的事情：歌剧演唱是世界一流的)”可知，从Gennaro Sangiuliano的话中我们可以推断出，意大利歌剧演唱得到了高度认可，故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段第一句“UNESCO has added Italian opera singing, along with more than 50 other practices from around the world, to its list of Intangible (无形的) Cultural Heritage. (联合国教科文组织将意大利歌剧演唱以及来自世界各地的50多种其他做法列入其无形文化遗产名录)”可知，文章主要介绍了联合国教科文组织将意大利歌剧演唱及其他来自世界各地的文化遗产列入其非物质文化遗产名录。由此可知，D项“联合国教科文组织的名单欢迎意大利歌剧演唱和其他文化遗产”适合作文章标题，故选D。
D
The Great Wall in China is an iconic cultural landmark that has stood for a long time. But the long structure is also at risk of disappearing because of natural erosion. Now, scientists have discovered that some parts of the wall are better conserved from the elements than others. Some plants have created a layer of biocrusts (生物外壳) on some sections of the wall, according to a study published in a journal. In addition to strengthening the wall, the biocrusts shield it from wind and water. The researchers report the “living cover” also insulates the wall from temperature changes.
The Great Wall was constructed and connected over thousands of years ago to help create a “united defense system” for China’s northern border. Some sections were built using rammed earth (夯土), a process that involves compacting natural materials like stones and soil to create firm structures. Those materials also provided an ideal habitat for organisms to grow—and over time, they created a biocrust layer atop the rammed earth.
Scientists in China wanted to better understand the wall’s biocrusts, so they took samples from a roughly 300-mile-long section. When they analyzed the samples, they found that 67% of the area they studied was covered in biocrusts. They also conducted a series of experiments to compare the bare and biocrust-covered samples. The biocrust-covered sections held up better in tests measuring their strength and stability. Some biocrust samples were three times stronger than the bare rammed earth samples.
The new research could help inform conservation strategies for the Great Wall and other heritage structures created from rammed earth. Some conservationists have supposed that biocrusts may cause historic structures to worsen more quickly, but this study suggests otherwise. Instead, biocrusts helpfully combine the functions of several conventional measures into one nature-based, eco-friendly and long-lasting strategy.
12. What does the underlined word “insulates” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Protects. B. Takes. C. Removes. D. Creates.
13. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. How the Great Wall was built. B. What rammed earth once was like.
C. What role the Great Wall played in history. D. How biocrusts were formed on the Great Wall.
14. What can the findings be used to do
A. Conserve plant samples. B. Stop the formation of biocrusts.
C. Help keep rammed earth heritage structures. D. Replace conventional building protection measures.
15. How is the text mainly organized
A. By analyzing the methods of wall restoration.
B. By comparing different sections of the Great Wall.
C. By tracking the historical significance of the Great Wall.
D. By explaining a new scientific discovery and its impacts.
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国长城上的具有保护作用的生物外壳。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文“Some plants have created a layer of biocrusts (生物外壳) on some sections of the wall, according to a study published in a journal. In addition to strengthening the wall, the biocrusts shield it from wind and water. (根据期刊上发表的一项研究，一些植物在墙壁的某些部分形成了一层生物外壳。除了加固墙壁之外，生物外壳还能保护它免受风和水的影响。)”可知，一些植物在长城的某些部分形成了一层生物外壳，不仅可以加固墙壁，还能保护它免受风和水的影响，这是在介绍生物外壳的好处，结合划线单词所在句子“The researchers report the “living cover” also insulates the wall from temperature changes.(研究人员报告说，“活体覆盖物”还能使墙壁insulates温度变化的影响。)”中的also可知，划线句子也是在介绍生物外壳的好处，由此可推知，生物外壳能使墙壁免受温度变化的影响，划线单词意为“使免受”，与A项“Protects.(保护)”意思相近，故选A。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中“Some sections were built using rammed earth (夯土), a process that involves compacting natural materials like stones and soil to create firm structures. Those materials also provided an ideal habitat for organisms to grow—and over time, they created a biocrust layer atop the rammed earth.(有些部分是用夯土建造的，这一过程涉及压实石头和土壤等天然材料以形成坚固的结构。这些材料还为生物体的生长提供了理想的栖息地，随着时间的推移，它们在夯土顶部形成了生物外壳)”可知，第二段主要介绍了长城上的生物结皮是如何形成的。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The new research could help inform conservation strategies for the Great Wall and other heritage structures created from rammed earth.(这项新研究可以帮助为长城和其他夯土遗产建筑的保护策略提供信息)”可知，研究结果可以用来帮助保存长城和其他夯土遗产建筑。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。第一段介绍了有关长城的新发现——夯土的生物外壳能提供保护；第二段和第三段进一步解释了这个发现；最后一段探讨了这个发现对于保护长城和其他遗产建筑的重要性。由此可知，本文是通过解释一个新的科学发现及其影响来展开描写的，故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We watch our salt and fat intake to protect our hearts. We exercise and take calcium to protect our bones. We apply sunscreen to protect our skin ____16____
Invest in high-quality sunglasses. Protecting eyes from sunlight is very important. To protect your eyes, wear sunglasses certified to block out 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB light The lenses (镜片) are essential. ____17____ In fact, if the lenses are dark but not UV protected, that’s worse for your eyes.
Take a break from screens. There is some medical evidence that the light from electronic screens damages eyes. ____18____ One of the best ways to prevent that is drinking four or five glasses of water a day. If you still feel your eyes are dry or tired, use eye drops to keep your vision clear.
____19____ Firstly, stop smoking. Obviously, it is hard to stop smoking, but it is not only bad for your lungs but also harmful to your eyes. It causes dry eyes and even increases the risk of eye diseases. Besides, try not to rub your eyes often. Rubbing makes infection worse. The more you rub, the more itchy your eyes will get. Instead, take medication or use eye drops for dry eyes.
Have an eye test. Don’t forget to see an eye specialist for a checkup regularly, if possible. ____20____ But medical equipment can detect them. All are best treated when found early. For most people, unless there are problems, that means having your eyes tested by a health care provider every one to two years.
A. Stop bad habits.
B. Smoking is bad for eyesight.
C. Not all eye problems are noticeable.
D. If the lenses are dark enough, it’s good for our eyes.
E. Similarly, we can do something indeed to protect our eyes.
F. Surprisingly, dark lenses are not necessarily the most protective.
G. Staring at them can leave your eyes exhausted and make you see things vaguely.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. G 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些保护视力的方法。
【16题详解】
上文“We watch our salt and fat intake to protect our hearts. We exercise and take calcium to protect our bones. We apply sunscreen to protect our skin (我们注意盐和脂肪的摄入量以保护我们的心脏。我们锻炼并服用钙来保护我们的骨骼。我们涂抹防晒霜来保护我们的皮肤)”介绍了保护心脏、骨骼和皮肤的方法，下文“Invest in high-quality sunglasses.(投资优质太阳镜)”，“Take a break from screens. (远离屏幕休息一下)”，“Have an eye test.(进行视力测试)”介绍了一些保护视力的方法，由此可知，空处引起下文，指出有一些办法可以保护眼睛，E项“同样，我们确实可以做一些事情来保护我们的眼睛”符合语境。故选E。
【17题详解】
上文“To protect your eyes, wear sunglasses certified to block out 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB light. The lenses (镜片) are essential.(为了保护您的眼睛，请佩戴经认证可阻挡99%至100% UVA和UVB光的太阳镜。镜片必不可少)”指出镜片很重要，根据下文“In fact, if the lenses are dark but not UV protected, that’s worse for your eyes.(事实上，如果镜片颜色较深但不防紫外线，那对你的眼睛来说会更糟糕)”可知，深色镜片不一定具有保护作用，F项“令人惊讶的是，深色镜片不一定是最具保护性的”符合语境。故选F。
【18题详解】
上文“There is some medical evidence that the light from electronic screens damages eyes.(有一些医学证据表明电子屏幕发出的光会损害眼睛)”指出电子电子屏幕的光会损害眼睛，空处承接上文，具体解释如何损害眼睛，G项“盯着它们会让你的眼睛疲惫不堪，让你看东西变得模糊”符合语境。故选G。
【19题详解】
下文“Firstly, stop smoking. Obviously, it is hard to stop smoking, but it is not only bad for your lungs but also harmful to your eyes. It causes dry eyes and even increases the risk of eye diseases. Besides, try not to rub your eyes often. Rubbing makes infection worse. The more you rub, the more itchy your eyes will get. Instead, take medication or use eye drops for dry eyes.(首先，戒烟。显然，戒烟很难，但它不仅对肺部有害，而且对眼睛也有害。它会导致眼睛干涩，甚至增加患眼病的风险。另外，尽量不要经常揉眼睛。摩擦会使感染恶化。揉得越多，眼睛就越痒。相反，服用药物或使用眼药水治疗干眼症)”主要介绍了要戒掉一些对眼睛不好的坏习惯。A项“戒掉坏习惯”符合语境，能概括本段内容，故选A。
【20题详解】
上文“Don’t forget to see an eye specialist for a checkup regularly, if possible(如果可能的话，不要忘记定期去看眼科专家进行检查)”指出要定期去看眼科专家，根据下文“But medical equipment can detect them.(但医疗设备可以检测到它们)”可知，空处和上文是转折关系，C项“并非所有眼睛问题都很明显”符合语境，承接上文，指出去看眼科专家的原因，同时和下文是转折关系，故选C。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many years ago, because I didn’t have a car, my daughter, Sarah, had been driving me everywhere. At 60, I couldn’t get used to ____21____ on anyone else. I desired for ____22____.
One day, Sarah drove me to a local senior citizen center, where I encountered a flyer, advertising the taxi service. As a nurse, I had spent much time looking after my patients, and I had ____23____ to my daughter, too. When I retired, I felt my life was ____24____. I’d hoped working as a ____25____ in this center would help me find my value. However, not having a car, I felt it would be a ____26____. If the taxi could serve me, I would get rid of the worry.
Then I dialed the number. But the ____27____ was received by an answering machine. So I left a message. That was really a ____28____. Disappointed, I went back home. Suddenly, the phone rang. “This is Jenny. You have the wrong number. I’m not the head of the taxi service center”. My heart ____29____ as I was still stuck. “I’m sorry to have bothered you,” I said, trying to ____30____. “I was just trying to find a ride.” She said ____31____, “I can do it”. I could feel her firm tone. But I ____32____. Could I take ____33____ from strangers But eventually, I persuaded myself to accept her kindness.
The next day, I saw Jenny ____34____ at the door. Taking Jenny’s car was like driving with an old friend, and we cherished our ____35____. Later, I no longer depended on Sarah’s car Jenny and I had our own life, and we often did good without getting paid together.
21.
A. acting B. looking C. counting D. blaming
22.
A. independence B. responsibility C. curiosity D. assistance
23.
A. turned B. attended C. objected D. submitted
24.
A. worthless B. priceless C. comfortable D. recognizable
25.
A. sponsor B. visitor C. leader D. volunteer
26.
A. lesson B. success C. barrier D. mistake
27.
A. call B. note C. request D. appeal
28.
A. get-together B. let-down C. breakthrough D. workout
29.
A lifted B. relaxed C. stopped D. sank
30.
A. congratulate B. inquire C. apologize D. entertain
31.
A. definitely B. mysteriously C. ridiculously D. awkwardly
32.
A. continued B. agreed C. hesitated D. exploded
33.
A. orders B. favors C. measures D. invitations
34.
A. go away B. hold back C. take off D. pull up
35.
A. acquaintance B. rank C. territory D. promise
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者以前一直靠女儿开车送作者去任何地方，作者在60岁时决定不再依靠任何人。在退休后，作者决定在老年中心当志愿者，但是作者不会开车，于是给出租车服务打电话，但是作者打错电话了，电话那头的人决定开车送作者，自此两人成为了朋友。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：60岁时，我无法习惯继续依赖别人。A. acting表演；B. looking看；C. counting计数；D. blaming责备。上文“Many years ago, because I didn’t have a car, my daughter, Sarah, had been driving me everywhere.”指出许多年前，作者没有车，一直靠女儿莎拉开车送作者去任何地方，下文“If the taxi could serve me, I would get rid of the worry”指出作者给出租车公司打电话，想让他们送自己出行，由此可知，作者不再继续依赖别人。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我渴望独立。A. independence独立；B. responsibility责任；C. curiosity好奇；D. assistance帮助。上文“At 60, I couldn’t get used to_______ on anyone else.”可知，作者无法习惯继续依靠他人，这说明作者渴望独立，故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词义词辨析。句意：作为一名护士，我花了很多时间照顾我的病人，我也照顾我的女儿。A. turned转向；B. attended出席；照料；C. objected反对；D. submitted提交。由上文“I had spent much time looking after my patients”和too可知，作者照顾病人，也照顾自己的女儿，attend to固定搭配，意为“照料”，故选B。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我退休的时候，我觉得我的生命毫无价值。A. worthless无价值的；B. priceless无价的，非常有用的；C. comfortable舒服的；D. recognizable可辨认的。由下文“I’d hoped working as a _______ in this center would help me find my value.”可知，作者希望找到自己的价值，这说明在退休时，作者觉得生命毫无价值，故选A。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我希望在这个中心担任志愿者能够帮助我找到自己的价值。A. sponsor赞助者；B. visitor参观者；C. leader领导；D. volunteer志愿者。由下文“in this center would help me find my value.”可知，作者退休后，想在这个老年中心当志愿者，以此找到自己的价值，故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，没有车，我觉得这会是一个障碍。A. lesson课；B. success成功；C. barrier障碍；D. mistake错误。由下文“not having a car”可知，作者没有车，所以去这个老年中心当志愿者会不方便，由此可知，没有车对她来说是一个障碍，故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但电话是由答录机接听的。A. call电话；B. note通知；C. request要求；D. appeal呼吁，申诉。由上文“Then I dialed the number.”可知，作者给出租车服务打电话，故选A。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这真是令人失望。A. get-together团聚；B. let-down令人失望的事；C. breakthrough突破；D. workout锻炼。由上文“But the ________was received by an answering machine.”和下文“Disappointed”可知，没打通电话，作者很失望，故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的心沉了下去，因为我仍然有困难。A. lifted举起；B. relaxed放松；C. stopped停止；D. sank下沉；受挫。由上文“You have the wrong number. I’m not the head of the taxi service center”和下文“as I was still stuck.”可知，作者打错电话了，仍然没有解决自己租车的问题，所以感觉受挫，即心沉了下来，故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“很抱歉打扰你了，”我说，试图道歉。A. congratulate祝贺；B. inquire询问；C. apologize道歉；D. entertain使娱乐。由上文“I’m sorry to have bothered you”可知，作者打错电话了，所以在向这个人道歉，故选C。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：她肯定地说：“我能做到”。A. definitely肯定地；B. mysteriously神秘地；C. ridiculously荒谬地；D. awkwardly尴尬地。由下文“I could feel her firm tone.”可知，电话那头的人语气坚定，由此可知，此处指她肯定地说，故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但我犹豫了。A. continued继续；B. agreed同意；C. hesitated犹豫不决；D. exploded爆炸。由下文“Could I take ________ from strangers ”可知，作者不知道自己是否可以接受陌生人的帮助，所以犹豫不决，故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我可以接受陌生人的恩惠吗？A. orders命令；B. favors恩惠；C. measures措施；D. invitations邀请。上文““I can do it””可在，电话那头的人告诉作者，自己可以开车送作者，由此可知，这是来自陌生人的恩惠，故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：第二天，我看到珍妮把车停在门口。A. go away走开；B. hold back抑制；C. take off起飞；D. pull up靠边停车。由下文“Taking Jenny’s car was like driving with an old friend,”可知，珍妮的车停在作者门口，故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：乘坐珍妮的车就像和一位老朋友一起开车，我们很珍惜我们的相识。A. acquaintance相识的人；相识；B. rank地位；C. territory领域；D. promise承诺。由上文“Taking Jenny’s car was like driving with an old friend”和下文“Jenny and I had our own life, and we often did good without getting paid together.”可在，作者和珍妮成为朋友，即此处指作者很珍惜他们的相识，故选A。
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。
The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain gained the World Heritage Site status, ____36____ (become) China’s 57th entry to the list and the first World Heritage Site related to tea. The newly named heritage site, located in Pu’er, Yunnan Province, ____37____ (consist) of five large scale old tea forests, three protective barrier forests and nine ancient villages ____38____ are mainly inhabited by Blang and Dai ethnic groups. According to the research, about 10% of the tea trees on the mountain are at ____39____ (little) 100 years old, with the oldest dating back more than 300 years.
The cultural landscape was ____40____ (joint) created by the ancestors of the Blang people, who immigrated to the Jingmai Mountain in the 10th century AD and later discovered wild tea trees and the native Dai people. ____41____ the basis of long standing practices, local people developed the understory growing technique, which involves allowing small and sufficiently shade tolerant trees ____42____ (grow) under the taller trees. They created ideal light conditions for growing tea trees, while preventing insect pests through a well-preserved forest ecosystem, thereby producing quality organic tea ____43____ (leaf) without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee noted the cultural landscape is ____44____ outstanding example of a human interaction with a challenging environment. It represents the ecological principles and wisdom which can inspire the ____45____ (sustain) development in the world today.
【答案】36. becoming
37. consists
38. that##which
39. least 40. jointly
41. On 42. to grow
43. leaves 44. an
45. sustainable
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的普洱景迈山古茶林文化景观被列入世界遗产名录，它是中国第57个入选该名录的项目，还介绍了该文化景观的特色和价值。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：景迈山古茶林文化景观入选世界遗产名录，成为我国第57处世界遗产，也是首个与茶有关的世界遗产。此处是非谓语动词作状语，主语 The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain和动词become是主动关系，应用现在分词作状语，故填becoming。
【37题详解】
考查时态。句意：新命名的遗产地位于云南省普洱市，由五片大型古茶林、三片防护屏障林和九个主要由布朗族和傣族聚居的古村落组成。此处在主句中作谓语，句子描述一般性事实，应用一般现在时，主语The newly named heritage site为单数，谓语动词也应用三单形式，故填consists。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：新命名的遗产地位于云南省普洱市，由五片大型古茶林、三片防护屏障林和九个主要由布朗族和傣族聚居的古村落组成。空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词nine ancient villages，指物，且关系词在从句中作主语，应用that/which引导定语从句。故填that/which。
【39题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：据考证，山上约有10%的茶树树龄至少有100年代历史，最古老的已有300多年。at least固定搭配，意为“至少”，故填least。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：该文化景观是公元10世纪移居景迈山，后发现野生茶树的布朗族先民与当地傣族人民共同创造的。此处应用副词jointly作状语，修饰动词created，故填jointly。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意：在长期实践的基础上，当地人发展了林下种植技术，其中包括让小型且足够耐荫的树木在较高的树木下生长。on the basis of固定搭配，意为“在……的基础上”，单词位于句首，首字母大写，故填On。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在长期实践的基础上，当地人发展了林下种植技术，其中包括让小型且足够耐荫的树木在较高的树木下生长。allow sb./sth. to do sth.固定搭配，意为“允许某人/某物做某事”，故填to grow。
【43题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：他们为茶树的生长创造了理想的光照条件，同时通过保存完好的森林生态系统预防虫害，从而在不使用农药和化肥的情况下生产出优质的有机茶叶。leaf是可数名词，前面无冠词，此处应用复数形式表示泛指，故填leaves。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：联合国教科文组织世界遗产委员会指出，这里的文化景观是人类与充满挑战的环境互动的杰出范例。此处泛指一个杰出的例子，应用不定冠词来修饰，且outstanding发音是以元音音素开头，应用an，故填an。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：它代表了能够启发当今世界可持续发展的生态原则和智慧。此处应用形容词sustainable作定语，修饰名词development。故填sustainable。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 学校英文报正举办题为“Being an Honest Student”的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.诚信的重要性；
2.如何做诚信的学生。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Being an Honest Student
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 Being an Honest Student
As far as we know, honesty is one of the virtues of the Chinese nation, which is playing a vital role in our life. Without honesty, it is impossible to get trust and recognition of others, let alone achieving anything.
We can do something to be an honest student. To begin with, it’s of great significance to be honest with our teachers. If meeting with difficulties in study, we’re supposed to ask them for help. Secondly, we should strictly observe the examination regulations. Only by showing our real grades can we know the direction of our next effort. Last but not least, we should always keep our promises to anyone else. It’s the basis for building harmonious relationship with others.
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。要求考生以“Being an Honest Student”为题，写一篇短文投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
首先：to begin with→at first
非常重要的：of great significance→very signifiant
应该：be supposed to→should
基础：basis→foundation
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Secondly, we should strictly observe the examination regulations.
拓展句：Secondly, we should strictly observe the examination regulations, which is very important.
【点睛】【高分句型1】As far as we know, honesty is one of the virtues of the Chinese nation, which is playing a vital role in our life. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】If meeting with difficulties in study, we’re supposed to ask them for help.(运用了if引导的条件状语从句)
【高分句型3】Only by showing our real grades can we know the direction of our next effort. (only+状语位于句首，句子用部分倒装)
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。
When I was in class with my students, snowflakes were flying by the classroom windows. “Snow! It’s snowing!” shouted one of my students. Another whispered, “I love snow.” The anticipation of more snow drew a dozen students to the windows. “Take a break,” I said, sharing in the magic of the snow.
The students’ excitement was evident as plans for snowmen, skiing and snowball fights filled the air. Cold winds beat the snow against the windows. The cold air came in through the window frame. But none of the students seemed to feel it. They all rushed out of the classroom.
With big eyes, a girl student screamed, “I’m making a snowman.” I smiled back to her. “Ms Lee, would you like to have a snow fight with us ” a boy student said to me. I just waved and silently admired the snow from the classroom. Nine minutes passed before I knew it.
“One minute to say goodbye to the snow and return to your seats,” I said loudly. All of the students had to continue with my class. I devoted myself to explaining knowledge to them and almost forgot about the snow. Suddenly, the vice headmaster tapped on the door. I turned and saw her smile. She reminded, “Early dismissal (解散)!” “Are we going home early ”asked my class with surprise. I nodded. As soon as the announcement was made over the loudspeaker, I was the only one in the classroom.
Seeing students picked up in cars by their family including their parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and so on, I headed out for my car and prepared to go home. However, I found my car was covered with much snow. I grabbed my ice scraper and brushed off the outer layer of the snow. Once inside the car, I grasped the steering wheel and started the car. The roads were quite white. The snow was still coming down fast. I had to inch my way forward. I could feel tightness in my neck and shoulders. When I was almost home, suddenly, the front tires of my car slid into a snowbank. I tried to back up but failed. My hands were trembling with cold. I really needed help.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Anybody available I need help,” I cried with despair when a car was passing by.
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The car driver came back with a shovel (铲子) and said,“Madam, I can shovel the snow off the road to your home.”
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【答案】“Anybody available I need help,” I cried with despair when a car was passing by. The snow was coming down more heavily. When I was at a loss, the car pulled over and the car driver knocked at the window of my car and asked, “Madam, may I help you ” Opening the car window, I nodded. With one smooth reverse, he freed my car. But seeing the white slope not far away from my home, I felt my heart was pounding in my chest. He looked at me and then went to his car to take a shovel from the trunk, which seemed to be prepared for a snowy day.
The car driver came back with a shovel (铲子) and said, “Madam, I can shovel the snow off the road to your home.” I was grateful to him, and the tightness in my neck and shoulders faded away. There was a short walk from my home. He soon cleared the road of snow. I was finally able to drive the car into my yard. I was about to thank him again when his car disappeared into the snow. Not until the next day did I find out that he was the uncle of my student. Since then, snow has been my reminder of accepting kindness and inspiring me to pass on kindness.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者是一名老师，下雪天，作者开车回家时，在快要到家时，车前轮滑进了雪堆里，一位路过的司机帮助了作者，并帮助作者把回家路上的雪铲除赶紧，第二天作者才知道帮助他的人是自己学生的叔叔。从那时起，雪就提醒作者接受善意，激励作者传递善意。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容““有人有空吗？我需要帮助。”当一辆汽车驶过时，我绝望地哭泣。”和第二段首句“汽车司机拿着铲子回来说：“女士，我可以把路上的雪铲到你家去。”可知，第一段可描写在作者不知所措的时，路过的车子帮助作者把车从雪中弄出来，并回到车里拿了一把铲子。
②由第二段首句内容“汽车司机拿着铲子回来说：“女士，我可以把路上的雪铲到你家去。””可知，第二段可描写司机帮助作者把回家路上的雪清理干净，第二天作者才知道帮助他的人是自己学生的叔叔。从那时起，雪就提醒作者接受善意，激励作者传递善意。
2.续写线索：不知所措——路过的司机问作者是否需要帮助——作者点头——帮助作者将车从雪堆里拉出来——回到车里拿铲子——帮助作者清理回家路上的雪——第二天作者才知道帮助他的人是自己学生的叔叔——那时起，雪提醒作者接受善意，激励作者传递善意。
3.词汇激活
行为类
①帮助某人：help sb./ do sb. a favor
②清理：clear/clean
③鼓励：inspire/encourage
情绪类
①不知所措：at a loss/perplexed
②感谢的：grateful/thankful
【点睛】[高分句型1] When I was at a loss, the car pulled over and the car driver knocked at the window of my car and asked, “Madam, may I help you ” （由when引导的状语从句）
[高分句型2] He looked at me and then went to his car to take a shovel from the trunk, which seemed to be prepared for a snowy day.（由关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型3] Not until the next day did I find out that he was the uncle of my student. （运用了部分倒装）
听力答案：1-5 CCBAC 6-10 BBCAB 11-15 AABAB 16-20 BCACA驻马店市2023—2024学年度高三年级期末统一考试
英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What does the woman ask the boy to stop doing
A. Getting out of the elevator.
B. Going to the playground.
C. Jumping in the elevator.
2. What will happen about the city center
A. There will be more pollution.
B. There will be more parking areas.
C. There will be more bicycle tracks.
3. How will the woman pay
A. In cash. B. By credit card. C. By check.
4. Why is the woman unsatisfied with the fish
A. It tastes terrible.
B It is served too late.
C. It’s not what she ordered.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. At a gas station. C. In a theatre.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who does the man want to speak to
A. Mary Jones. B. David Bowie. C. Jack Stewart.
7. When will the training course start
A. On June 12th. B. On July 12th. C. On July 22nd.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How much is the rent for the extra large tent per day
A. $10. B. $50. C. $60.
9. What will the man do next
A. Reserve a tent. B. Look for a camping site. C. Change his camping plan.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the man visit the campus
A. On Monday morning. B. On Monday afternoon. C. On Tuesday afternoon.
11. Which year of college are the speakers probably in now
A. The first year. B. The second year. C. The third year.
12. What activity will the man take part in on Tuesday morning
A. Library Tour. B. Careers Lecture. C. Student Union Induction.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What position is the man applying for
A. A music teacher. B. A radio host. C. A TV producer.
14. What does the man say about sending e-mails
A. He is good at it.
B. He needs time to practice it.
C. He prefers making phone calls to it.
15. What does the job involve according to the woman
A. A lot of traffic. B. Getting up early. C. Dealing with complaints.
16. Who appears in the man’s reference list
A. His former boss. B. His former colleague. C. His former classmate.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When will the race be held this year
A. On May 11th. B. On May 23rd. C. On May 24th.
18. Where does the race start
A. At the football ground.
B. On the north side of the park.
C. At the main entrance of the park.
19. What can every runner get this year
A. A T-shirt. B. A pair of running shoes. C. A water bottle.
20. Who can run in the race free of charge
A. Children between 8 and 15.
B. Children under the age of 8.
C. Adults who have registered in advance.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Cultural Websites
Ancient Greece
This is a guide with rich information and pictures to Ancient Greece, covering art, architecture, politics, Olympics, geography, history and other topics. The photo gallery with bird’s-eye images of Greek art is of note. Contents include maps, biographies and related links, though little in the way of engaging multimedia. The website last updated in 2008, and some links are broken.
Getty
Getty, an online museum, focuses on the visual arts and serves both general audiences and specialized professionals. Its Research Library is accessible to both on-site and far-away users. The Explore Art part permits you to look through many of the works of art on show. You can also view present or past exhibitions. There are also topics for discussion on many sides of art and art history.
Library of Congress
The website contains main source materials connecting to the history and culture of the United States. It offers more than 7 million digital artworks from more than 100 historical collections. You can select collections to search and explore teaching and learning ideas with American memory.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
The website is wonderful collections of public area and copy-permitted historical texts for educational use. With pages designed specifically to help teachers and students, it contains hundreds of well-organized sources and also includes links to visual and hearing materials, as art and archeology play an important role in the study of ancient history.
1. How is Ancient Greece different from other websites
A. It covers art. B. Its renewal is suspended.
C. Its topics include history. D. It contains historical culture.
2. What can visitors do in the Explore Art part of Getty
A. View artworks on display. B. Purchase art pieces online.
C. Serve the Research Library. D. Join the scientific discussion.
3. What do the last two websites have in common
A. They focus on ancient science. B. They provide teaching materials.
C. They deal with American issues. D. They have several hundred pages.
B
As an ordinary man, I have a special habit to confess. Whenever I walk down the street, I offer to pour a bottle of water from the nearby river into the dirt of a street tree. It’s just my personal habit, and I think it doesn’t make a difference, but I’d like to do it. I mention this in light of a campaign launched by the Arboricultural Association to call on the public to water new street trees.
The UK government has committed to planting millions of trees to help meet climate targets and aims to increase tree cover from 14.5% to 16.5% by 2050. However, as John Parker, chief executive of the Arboricultural Association, says, “Planting a tree is just the start of the story. The health and survival of new urban trees is threatened by increasingly dry weather. It is recommended that the newly planted trees be given about 50 litres of water per week for the first three years.” While in rural settings, the newly planted trees and woods can take care of themselves and adapt, the challenging conditions mean trees in the urban areas need a bit more care.
Long ago, I assumed that the good of street trees was to soften the hard edges of urban environments. But, what an underestimation of tree power that was! A study from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities illustrates they can provide inspiration or a calming atmosphere in an otherwise crowded city. Trees are responsible for easing urban heat island effects and air and pollutant filtration. And I think they provide the habitat for wildlife, especially birds.
Trees can’t run away. Unfortunately for them and fortunately for urban residents, city trees are stuck with us. If we want to continue enjoying all the good they do, we should try to understand their needs and do all that we can to support them. A bottle of water won’t do much, but next time you all together have a bucket of water to pour, you know what big effect will happen.
4. What does the author think of his personal habit
A. It is of little effect. B. It is enforced.
C. It is of much significance. D. It is common.
5. What does John Parker say about urban trees
A. They have started to be watered regularly.
B. More work needs to be done for their living.
C. They are threatened by the increasing flood.
D. The newly planted ones can’t look after themselves.
6. What can we learn about street trees from paragraph 3
A. Their usage is overrated.
B. Their value is thought highly of by the public.
C. They benefit residents physically and mentally.
D. They can thoroughly solve environmental problems.
7. What can be concluded from the last paragraph
A. When in need, ask for it. B. Tall trees catch much wind.
C. Many hands make light work. D. Misfortunes seldom come alone.
C
UNESCO has added Italian opera singing, along with more than 50 other practices from around the world, to its list of Intangible (无形的) Cultural Heritage. The agency created the list in 2008 to help safeguard traditions, festivals, rites of passage, art forms and other practices across the globe. It also recognizes culturally and historically significant buildings, structures and properties with its well-known list of World Heritage Sites. It originates from the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023.
With UNESCO’s decision, opera singing joins several other Italian traditions on the list, like pizza making. “Performed by people of all genders, Italian opera singing is associated with specific facial expressions and body gestures and involves a combination of music, drama, acting and staging,” writes UNESCO.
The practice dates back to the Medici family in Florence in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Jacopo Peri’s Dafne, which was performed for the Medicis in 1598, is considered the first Italian opera. “This is a confirmation of what we’ve already known: Opera singing is a world excellence,” says Gennaro Sangiuliano, Italy’s culture minister, in a statement.
A wide variety of cultural practices, food dishes and festivals also made the list at UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage meeting in Botswana. The committee narrowed down nominations submitted by 72 nations, ultimately selecting 55 to add to the list. The full list now includes 730 practices from 145 countries. Six of the new additions are “in need of urgent safeguarding”, according to UNESCO. These include Syrian glassblowing, olive cultivation in Türkiye and a traditional Malaysian performance called Mek Mulung. The non-urgent additions include several annual events, such as the Rotterdam Summer Carnival in the Netherlands, the Sango Festival of Oyo in Nigeria, the Junkanoo in the Bahamas and the Shuwalid festival in Ethiopia.
8. Why was Italian opera singing added to the UNESCO’s list
A. To prove its perfection. B. To preserve this art form.
C. To strengthen its competitiveness. D. To celebrate this art’s 20th anniversary.
9. What does UNESCO mention about Italian opera singing in paragraph 2
A. Its features. B. Its prospects. C. Its origin. D. Its cost.
10. What can we infer about Italian opera singing from Gennaro Sangiuliano’s words
A. It has a long history. B. It awaits confirmation.
C. It has received high recognition. D. It comes from a well-known performance.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The Art Forms in Italy
B. The Introduction to UNESCO
C. 730 Practices Are Ready to Be Added to the UNESCO’s List
D. The UNESCO’s List Welcomes Italian Opera Singing & Other Practices
D
The Great Wall in China is an iconic cultural landmark that has stood for a long time. But the long structure is also at risk of disappearing because of natural erosion. Now, scientists have discovered that some parts of the wall are better conserved from the elements than others. Some plants have created a layer of biocrusts (生物外壳) on some sections of the wall, according to a study published in a journal. In addition to strengthening the wall, the biocrusts shield it from wind and water. The researchers report the “living cover” also insulates the wall from temperature changes.
The Great Wall was constructed and connected over thousands of years ago to help create a “united defense system” for China’s northern border. Some sections were built using rammed earth (夯土), a process that involves compacting natural materials like stones and soil to create firm structures. Those materials also provided an ideal habitat for organisms to grow—and over time, they created a biocrust layer atop the rammed earth.
Scientists in China wanted to better understand the wall’s biocrusts, so they took samples from a roughly 300-mile-long section. When they analyzed the samples, they found that 67% of the area they studied was covered in biocrusts. They also conducted a series of experiments to compare the bare and biocrust-covered samples. The biocrust-covered sections held up better in tests measuring their strength and stability. Some biocrust samples were three times stronger than the bare rammed earth samples.
The new research could help inform conservation strategies for the Great Wall and other heritage structures created from rammed earth. Some conservationists have supposed that biocrusts may cause historic structures to worsen more quickly, but this study suggests otherwise. Instead, biocrusts helpfully combine the functions of several conventional measures into one nature-based, eco-friendly and long-lasting strategy.
12. What does the underlined word “insulates” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Protects. B. Takes. C. Removes. D. Creates.
13. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. How the Great Wall was built. B. What rammed earth once was like.
C. What role the Great Wall played in history. D. How biocrusts were formed on the Great Wall.
14. What can the findings be used to do
A. Conserve plant samples. B. Stop the formation of biocrusts.
C Help keep rammed earth heritage structures. D. Replace conventional building protection measures.
15. How is the text mainly organized
A. By analyzing the methods of wall restoration.
B. By comparing different sections of the Great Wall.
C. By tracking the historical significance of the Great Wall.
D. By explaining a new scientific discovery and its impacts.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We watch our salt and fat intake to protect our hearts We exercise and take calcium to protect our bones. We apply sunscreen to protect our skin ____16____
Invest in high-quality sunglasses. Protecting eyes from sunlight is very important. To protect your eyes, wear sunglasses certified to block out 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB light The lenses (镜片) are essential. ____17____ In fact, if the lenses are dark but not UV protected, that’s worse for your eyes.
Take a break from screens. There is some medical evidence that the light from electronic screens damages eyes. ____18____ One of the best ways to prevent that is drinking four or five glasses of water a day. If you still feel your eyes are dry or tired, use eye drops to keep your vision clear.
____19____ Firstly, stop smoking. Obviously, it is hard to stop smoking, but it is not only bad for your lungs but also harmful to your eyes. It causes dry eyes and even increases the risk of eye diseases. Besides, try not to rub your eyes often. Rubbing makes infection worse. The more you rub, the more itchy your eyes will get. Instead, take medication or use eye drops for dry eyes.
Have an eye test. Don’t forget to see an eye specialist for a checkup regularly, if possible. ____20____ But medical equipment can detect them. All are best treated when found early. For most people, unless there are problems, that means having your eyes tested by a health care provider every one to two years.
A. Stop bad habits.
B. Smoking is bad for eyesight.
C. Not all eye problems are noticeable.
D. If the lenses are dark enough, it’s good for our eyes.
E. Similarly, we can do something indeed to protect our eyes.
F. Surprisingly, dark lenses are not necessarily the most protective.
G. Staring at them can leave your eyes exhausted and make you see things vaguely.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many years ago, because I didn’t have a car, my daughter, Sarah, had been driving me everywhere. At 60, I couldn’t get used to ____21____ on anyone else. I desired for ____22____.
One day, Sarah drove me to a local senior citizen center, where I encountered a flyer, advertising the taxi service. As a nurse, I had spent much time looking after my patients, and I had ____23____ to my daughter, too. When I retired, I felt my life was ____24____. I’d hoped working as a ____25____ in this center would help me find my value. However, not having a car, I felt it would be a ____26____. If the taxi could serve me, I would get rid of the worry.
Then I dialed the number. But the ____27____ was received by an answering machine. So I left a message. That was really a ____28____. Disappointed, I went back home. Suddenly, the phone rang. “This is Jenny. You have the wrong number. I’m not the head of the taxi service center”. My heart ____29____ as I was still stuck. “I’m sorry to have bothered you,” I said, trying to ____30____. “I was just trying to find a ride.” She said ____31____, “I can do it”. I could feel her firm tone. But I ____32____. Could I take ____33____ from strangers But eventually, I persuaded myself to accept her kindness.
The next day, I saw Jenny ____34____ at the door. Taking Jenny’s car was like driving with an old friend, and we cherished our ____35____. Later, I no longer depended on Sarah’s car Jenny and I had our own life, and we often did good without getting paid together.
21.
A. acting B. looking C. counting D. blaming
22.
A. independence B. responsibility C. curiosity D. assistance
23.
A. turned B. attended C. objected D. submitted
24.
A. worthless B. priceless C. comfortable D. recognizable
25
A. sponsor B. visitor C. leader D. volunteer
26.
A. lesson B. success C. barrier D. mistake
27.
A. call B. note C. request D. appeal
28.
A. get-together B. let-down C. breakthrough D. workout
29.
A. lifted B. relaxed C. stopped D. sank
30.
A. congratulate B. inquire C. apologize D. entertain
31.
A. definitely B. mysteriously C. ridiculously D. awkwardly
32.
A. continued B. agreed C. hesitated D. exploded
33.
A. orders B. favors C. measures D. invitations
34.
A. go away B. hold back C. take off D. pull up
35.
A. acquaintance B. rank C. territory D. promise
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。
The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain gained the World Heritage Site status, ____36____ (become) China’s 57th entry to the list and the first World Heritage Site related to tea. The newly named heritage site, located in Pu’er, Yunnan Province, ____37____ (consist) of five large scale old tea forests, three protective barrier forests and nine ancient villages ____38____ are mainly inhabited by Blang and Dai ethnic groups. According to the research, about 10% of the tea trees on the mountain are at ____39____ (little) 100 years old, with the oldest dating back more than 300 years.
The cultural landscape was ____40____ (joint) created by the ancestors of the Blang people, who immigrated to the Jingmai Mountain in the 10th century AD and later discovered wild tea trees and the native Dai people. ____41____ the basis of long standing practices, local people developed the understory growing technique, which involves allowing small and sufficiently shade tolerant trees ____42____ (grow) under the taller trees. They created ideal light conditions for growing tea trees, while preventing insect pests through a well-preserved forest ecosystem, thereby producing quality organic tea ____43____ (leaf) without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee noted the cultural landscape is ____44____ outstanding example of a human interaction with a challenging environment. It represents the ecological principles and wisdom which can inspire the ____45____ (sustain) development in the world today.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 学校英文报正举办题为“Being an Honest Student”的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.诚信的重要性；
2.如何做诚信的学生。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Being an Honest Student
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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。
When I was in class with my students, snowflakes were flying by the classroom windows. “Snow! It’s snowing!” shouted one of my students. Another whispered, “I love snow.” The anticipation of more snow drew a dozen students to the windows. “Take a break,” I said, sharing in the magic of the snow.
The students’ excitement was evident as plans for snowmen, skiing and snowball fights filled the air. Cold winds beat the snow against the windows. The cold air came in through the window frame. But none of the students seemed to feel it. They all rushed out of the classroom.
With big eyes, a girl student screamed, “I’m making a snowman.” I smiled back to her. “Ms Lee, would you like to have a snow fight with us ” a boy student said to me. I just waved and silently admired the snow from the classroom. Nine minutes passed before I knew it.
“One minute to say goodbye to the snow and return to your seats” I said loudly. All of the students had to continue with my class. I devoted myself to explaining knowledge to them and almost forgot about the snow. Suddenly, the vice headmaster tapped on the door. I turned and saw her smile. She reminded, “Early dismissal (解散)!” “Are we going home early ”asked my class with surprise. I nodded. As soon as the announcement was made over the loudspeaker, I was the only one in the classroom.
Seeing students picked up in cars by their family including their parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and so on, I headed out for my car and prepared to go home. However, I found my car was covered with much snow. I grabbed my ice scraper and brushed off the outer layer of the snow. Once inside the car, I grasped the steering wheel and started the car. The roads were quite white. The snow was still coming down fast. I had to inch my way forward. I could feel tightness in my neck and shoulders. When I was almost home, suddenly, the front tires of my car slid into a snowbank. I tried to back up but failed. My hands were trembling with cold. I really needed help.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Anybody available I need help,” I cried with despair when a car was passing by.
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The car driver came back with a shovel (铲子) and said,“Madam, I can shovel the snow off the road to your home.”
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听力答案：1-5 CCBAC 6-10 BBCAB 11-15 AABAB 16-20 BCACA

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