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长沙市一中2024届高三学生自主检测试卷
英 语
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，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 is the weather probably like now
A. Rainy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Some paintings. B. A museum. C. Photography skills.
3. Why doesn't the woman learn the piano
A. It's hard. B. It'll cost much. C. She doesn't like it.
4. What do the speakers think about the latest cell phones
A. The camera systems are impressive. B. The devices lack advanced features.
C. They are too big to: fit in the pocket:
5. What is the man doing lately
A. Giving talks on reading B. Reading some books. C. Receiving some treatment.
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. Where did the man learn about the new planet
A. From TV news. B. From the website. C. From the newspaper.
7. How did scientists find the new planet
A. By researching into the star's light. B. By building a universe model.
C. By analyzing the star's life.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What was the main topic of the meeting
A. Politics. B. Green development. C. The latest technology trends.
9. What does the meeting encourage
A. Making a wider variety of foods. B. Developing sustainable agriculture.
C. Driving cars less.
10. What does the man think is important in achieving the goal
A. Global teamwork. B. Energy exploration. C. More job opportunities.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Doctor and patient. C. Grandmother and grandson.
12. How does the man feel about the woman's grandmother
A. Grateful. B. Careless. C. Concerned.
13. What will the woman do next
A. Learn medical science. B. Find a new doctor for her grandmother.
C. Get more information about the new drug.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where are the speakers
A. In the company. B. In the school. C. In the hospital.
15. What are Al ethics (伦理) about according to the speakers
A. Teaching AI to collect people's data.
B. Making sure Al can help with human jobs.
C. Using AI in an accurate and responsible way.
16. What does the woman think is the key to building AI ethics
A. Technology. B. Skills. C. Education.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is the talk probably given
A. In early July. B. In the middle of August. C. In early September.
18. Why did the speaker give the talk
A. To report his travel plan to the UK.
B. To share his good memories about Jamaica.
C. To recommend a travel destination in the English class.
19. What interested the speaker at first in Jamaica
A. The weather. B. The tropical fruits. C. The music.
20. How has the speaker tried to change his life
A. By living in a different city. B. By adjusting his attitude. C. By looking out for himself.
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
The year 2023 witnessed the occurrence of significant cultural events, with culture and tourism becoming even more closely connected. Let's review the major cultural events of 2023 as we bid farewell to the year and embrace the new year of 2024!
Museum visits rise in popularity in summer
Tourists were seen queuing for long hours in. front of museums and obtaining entrance tickets became more challenging. In response to the growing, demand, 46 museums in Beijing canceled their customary Monday closures and remained open daily until August 31. The rise in “museum fever” can be credited to various factors, including the public's increasing enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture, the booming. market for youth educational tours and summer camps, as well as the continuous innovation of museums.
Old tea forests in Pu'er win World Heritage Site title
The newly named heritage site, located in Lancang Lahu autonomous county in Pu'er, Yunnan province, consists of five large-scale, well-preserved old tea forests, which stand 1, 250 to 1, 500 meters above the sea level, three protective barrier forests, and nine ancient villages in the old tea forests, which are mainly inhabited by Blang and Dai ethnic groups. The cultural landscape was jointly created by the ancestors of the Blang people—who immigrated to the Jingmai Mountain in the 10th century AD and later discovered and domesticated wild tea trees—and the native Dai people.
Protection plan released for Beijing's Central Axis
The plan is said to be one of the necessary steps toward bidding for UNESCO World Heritage status. Alongside regulations on the protection of the Central Axis carried out earlier, the plan is in line with the requirements of World Heritage conservation. The 21 member countries of the World Heritage Committee will decide on whether Beijing's Central Axis can be added to the World Heritage List at the committee's 46th annual conference in 2024. If the application succeeds, it will reinforce Beijing's top position among cities worldwide by number of World Heritage Sites.
21. Which of the following is NOT the reason for the rise in “museum fever”
A. Museums' ceaseless innovation.
B. The constant innovation of summer camps.
C. The growing market for youth educational tours.
D. People's growing passion for traditional Chinese culture.
22. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the cultural events
A. 46 museums in Beijing stayed open all year round.
B. The Blang people are the natives in Jingmai Mountain.
C. The heritage site in Pu'er consists of four large old tea forests.
D. Beijing's Central Axis hasn't been added to the World Heritage List yet.
23. In which magazine would a reader most likely find this text
A. Wonders of the Natural World B. Scientific Exploration
C. Chinese Culture Research D. Art and Architecture
B
On a foggy day, I was listening to the radio on my drive when suddenly something caught my eye out the driver's side window. I turned to look but it wasn't clear because of the thick fog. Then I didn't know how long I was knocked out.
It didn't take me long to realize I couldn't move either arm and my face was bleeding heavily. Over the next few days in the hospital, I began to get a clearer picture of what had happened. A local high school student, 'rushing to. class, had crossed the center line and hit me head-on. I heard through friends of mine who knew his family that he was very, very upset by what had happened. I felt bad that he had such a burden to bear at such a young age.
Fourteen months after the accident. I was grocery shopping when a woman I didn't know approached me and asked if I was Suzanne. She introduced herself, and I realized it was the young man's mother. I appreciated learning how he was doing. He avoided severe injury but needed advice to help with the emotional trauma (创伤) of causing the accident. I could certainly understand the difficulty of getting back behind the wheel of a car. Secretly, I wished I could talk to him myself.
Seven months later, it was time for my daughter's Christmas band concert at the high school. The first adult I recognized upon entering the auditorium was the mother who approached me in the grocery store. I wondered why she was there. One young man in a white hoodie and ball cap ran up. Suddenly, I realized that it was him, the driver, as he resembled that mother.
I edged my way through the crowd. “Hi, I'm Suzanne,” I greeted. “I just wanted to say that I'm okay, and I was never mad at you. I know this was hard on you.” He apparently knew who I was. . “You do ” came a slightly muffled模糊不清的) answer. . “I'm really okay, ” I added, patting him on the shoulder and feeling like I was the only person who could let him forgive himself. I was the only person who could give him that gift if he could see me and hear from me that all was well.
24. What might cause the author's accident
A. Her temporary blindness. B. Her physical burden.
C. The boy's distraction. D. The boy's violating the traffic rule.
25. The author wanted to learn about the boy's condition because she ________.
A. wanted to ease the boy's mind B. wanted the boy to make up for the loss
C. wanted the boy to make an apology D. wanted the boy to bear a heavy burden
26. What do we know about the boy
A. He was terribly injured physically. B. He didn't feel guilty at all.
C. He needed psychological advice. D. He rejected the author's kindness.
27. Which words can best describe the author
A. Generous and relieved. B. Forgiving and straightforward.
C. Sympathetic and caring. D. Light-hearted and supportive.
C
Think of a city you know, and try to picture it five years from now. Will its streets be full of electric cars. some of them self-driving If so, then the current problem facing electric vehicles (EVs) will be a minor problem. However, US sales have slowed well below the government's target, EVs' share of the British market has stopped growing and only 1. 2 percent of European passenger cars in 2022 were battery-powered. My bet is that, in cities at least, the c-car won't gain the upper hand in the years to come.
EVs emit more carbon over their life cycle than any form of urban transport except petrol cars. They are still worthwhile for people in suburbs, who drive long distances every day and who will earn back the emissions and the financial expenses by never buying gas again.
EVs face many other obstacles. Cities are claiming back space from cars. Paris, where I live, is having a vote on February 4 on a special parking tax for heavier SUVs. In a few years, mayors might start handling self-driving cars. These are so convenient that if they ever became affordable for the mass market. almost everyone would buy one, and they would clog up (阻塞) cities.
Then there's the problem of charging EVs. Suburbanites with home garages can install chargers, but the lack of public chargers on city streets hasn't become a major issue yet only because so few people own EVs. Even if you find an urban charger that works, charging can take hours.
Crucially, most of the world's EVs with high quality are made in China, so there won't be an aggressive western lobby (游说团) casing their way. On the contrary, governments may well raise taxes to block them rather than let China outperform yet another western industry.
For a city-resident getting rid of a petrol car, the calculation then becomes: instead of an EV, can I buy a much cheaper, health-giving e-bike that I can charge in my flat, and supplement that with the odd taxi ride That is the trend. Looking back in five years, we may conclude that electric cars were made for American suburbia and for almost nowhere else.
28. Paris is having a vote on a special parking tax. in order to ________.
A. increase taxes B. spare some space
C. expand urban areas D. reduce traffic jams
29. Why did western governments raise taxes on EVs made in China
A. Because the governments needed to protect their domestic industries.
A. Because the governments needed to protect their domestic industries.
B. Because EVs made in China didn't reach the standard required.
C. Because the western lobby promoted EVs made in China.
D. Because China was desperate to export its goods.
30. Which opinion might the author agree with
A. EVs are eco-friendly. B. EVs are costly for average people.
C. EVs will be in huge demand. D. EV chargers are readily available.
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. EVs are not the future. B. EVs are being replaced.
C. EVs affect the environment. D. EVs have alarming problems.
D
As new data from Famileo reveals the loneliness issue in the UK, its founder looks at the reality of social isolation in today's digital age. A consumer survey conducted by Famileo has revealed that nearly half of British adults feel disconnected from their loved ones nowadays, The past few years have been unquestionably tough. The isolation of the pandemic has led to many of us experiencing prolonged feelings of loneliness and seclusion (隐居) , even long after any restrictions were lifted. Pair this with the ongoing cost of living crisis, and people are socializing with others far less than before. The way we interact with others has become dominated by digital channels, social media exactly. While social media have proven an incredibly useful tool, most of Brits believe that our growing reliance on technology to interact has impacted the. frequency of in-person social interaction, leading to increased isolation.
Another contributing factor to social isolation is physical. distance, Combined with the demands of our increasingly busy lives, the physical distance between family members often prevents us from keeping in contact with our loved ones as often as we would like.
Talking of social isolation, our minds often spring straight to the older generations. who regularly find themselves left out, owing to their declining physical capacity and a gap in digital literacy. Interestingly though, despite effortlessly navigating the digital landscape, it is younger generations who report feeling the most isolated, 41 per cent of people aged from 16 to 24 feeling the rise of social media causing increased isolation.
While digital platforms like Facebook serve as a means to send photos and life updates quickly and easily, the majority of Brits still love the tangible (可触摸的、可感知的) experience of receiving personal post. Considered a dying art, it is clear snail mail. still has its place. Whether it be a letter, birthday card, or family newsletter, I have seen. how enriching the touchable experience of sending and receiving personal post can be, to people of all ages. Nurturing relationships and fostering a profound sense of being loved and better connected to loved ones, it is a vital tool that we should employ as a means to not only relieve the effects of social isolation, but simply brighten someone else's day
32. What does the word “lifted” underlined in the second paragraph refer to
A. Removed. B. Placed. C. Ignored. D. Raised.
33. What is the attitude of the majority of the British towards the impact of digital channels on social contact
A. Neutral. B. Indifferent. C. Favorable. D. Critical.
34. What does the author suggest readers do
A. Make someone else's day. B. Turn to snail mail in the digital age.
C. Bridge the gap in digital literacy. D. Foster a: sense of loving and being loved.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The Hardship of the Past Few Years B. Exchanging Touchable Personal Post
C. Social Isolation in the Digital Age D. Older Gencrations' Gap in Digital Landscape
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。
Once upon a time, eating alone was just that: sitting down in a restaurant on one's own and eating a meal. Everyone did it sometimes, and when they did so it might suggest that they didn't have any family or friends, or didn't like people. There was a kind of shame attached to it. 36 They choose to eat alone for various reasons.
“Foodies”-people who have a passionate interest in different cuisines—do it because all they need for their pleasure is the chance to eat good food. 37
38 For instance, it's estimated that nearly a third of all the customers of fast-food restaurants eat alone. They are served with their food fast, eat it fast and then leave fast because they have a meeting to make or a child to pick up from school.
But for others, the appeal of eating alone is quite different. 39 For the hour that it takes to have a meal, they can forget all the pressure of their lives. For a brief window, they don't have to deal with their family or job. They can relax and let their mind wander. 40 Part of the appeal of this new trend is surely that a meal taken alone is like a little holiday from the busyness of modern life, in which they have so much to do all the time.
A. It's an experience of freedom.
B. Therefore, they might be a little embarrassed.
C. Nowadays, however, there are more and more people eating alone.
D. Some people eat alone because it's simply practical for them to do so.
E. Some people eat alone because they usually go to fast-food restaurants.
F. They don't want company or conversation, but only the joy of eating some special dish.
G. Maybe they will bring a book or perhaps they will shyly spy on the people around them.
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。
It was time to go back to school. I was excited to see friends I hadn't seen in a really long time, but, to be honest, I was also nervous about all the new staff. That was why I 41 that I was extra well 42 .
My plan was to wake up early. put on my carefully 43 clothes and eat my carefully chosen breakfast. I would enter my brand-new classroom, and feel calm, cool and 44 for the rest of the day.
I have to say, everything went according to plan— 45 well, it didn't.
My new teacher. Mr. ax who seemed very strict and serious, asked each of us to tell a quick story about our 46 . Most kids seemed pretty shy after being away from their 47 for a spell. As Susan talked about her family's road trip. I heard a 48 scratchy-scratchy sound coming from under my desk. Was it the sound my hamster (仓鼠) makes when he is fluffing (抖松) up his 49 I 50 my backpack—and very quickly zipped it back up again. I had no idea when, why, or how Mr. Nibbles had 51 into my backpack, but there he was!
My heart pounded. This was 52 not how my first day back to school was supposed to go! “Arizona, it's your turn,” said Mr. Jax. I sat still awkwardly but finally made words come out of my mouth, explaining what was 53 .
To my surprise, Mr. Jax comforted softly. “ The first day of school can be 54 for all of us.” Then he asked the class if anyone wanted to share ideas to help Mr. Nibbles feel more comfortable. As we 55 this. I noticed that trying to figure out how to help Mr. Nibbles helped all of us feel less anxious and calmed my nerves.
41. A. thought B. predicted C. ensured D. questioned
42. A. informed B. prepared C. defined D. received
43. A. laid-out B. clear-cut C. dried-up D. newly-built
44. A. energetic B. excited C. collected D. creative
45. A. unless B. as C. when D. until
46. A. dreams B. plans C. learning methods D. summer holidays
47. A. parents B. friends C. dictionaries D. toys
48. A. deafening B. distant C. familiar D. different
49. A. feathers B. wool C. nest D. bedding
50. A. unwrapped B. unfolded C. unzipped D. unbarred
51. A. slid B. broke C. turned D. knocked
52. A. hardly B. definitely C. eventually D. desperately
53. A. helping out B. breaking down C. coming around D. going on
54. A. ridiculous B. mysterious C. challenging D. informative
55. A. planned B. embraced C. conducted D. discussed
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。
Recently, The Paris Review's “Interview” section has unveiled an exclusive dialogue featuring the exceptional writer Yu Hua, the first Chinese writer in this distinguished segment of the publication.
Yu Hua's interview was featured in the 261st issue 56 (title) The Art of Fiction. It was conducted and written by the well-known translator Michael Berry, covering aspects of Yu's early writing experiences. literary inheritance, artistic perspectives, 57 exploring some specific works.
Michael's 58 (associate) with Yu lasts two decades. Around 25 years ago, Michael, 59 enthusiastic senior college student, contacted Yu, seeking permission 60 (translate) To Live, into English and received approval. Michael said, “Our first face-to-face meeting was in New York, around 1998. It was the first time that Yu Hua 61 (travel) to the city, and 62 was with almost childlike excitement that he reacted to the neon lights in Times Square and attending his first Broadway Show. He displayed a playfulness, a sharp wit, and an irreverent (不恭的) attitude that I found 63 (surprise) . Could this exuberant (兴高采烈的) tourist really be the same person who 64 (write) the harrowing (令人痛心的) To Live Apparently so. ”
Michael revealed this interview took place earlier this year via Zoom, stating, “I saw glimpses of the same quick humor, biting sarcasm (讽刺) , and honesty as before.”
At the end of the interview, Yu responded he often travelled abroad, 65 many friends advising him to concentrate only on writing while energetic. He mentioned, “Literature is not the only thing in my life.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
10月12日，我校举行了中国文化节。请你写一篇报道向校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动内容；
3. 活动影响。
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。
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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。
Sally's birthday was approaching, but the excitement that usually filled her heart was replaced with disappointment and stress. Turning eleven was a big deal, and she had always celebrated her birthday with a grand party surrounded by her friends. However, this year was different. The burden of excessive homework and her parents' struggling business weighed heavily on her, forcing Sally to make the difficult decision of not having a birthday party, even though it was an event she enjoyed dearly every year.
One day, during the break, her best friend, Jane, with a curious look in her eyes. approached. “Are you going to have a birthday party this year ” Jane asked, sensing Sally's sadness.
“No,” Sally sighed and replied sadly. “There's just too much going on and my parents are going through financial difficulties.”
Sally smiled weakly, trying to conceal her immense disappointment and stress, but Jane saw through her pretence (假装) easily. Jane nodded thoughtfully and did not say anything. After the break, Sally saw her talking to one of their classmates, Sarah, secretively. Curious, Sally went over to them, but as soon as Jane saw her, she quickly walked away. Sally was startled by Jane's strange actions and turned towards Sarah. “What did she say ” Sally asked. However, Sarah simply shrugged and walked away, leaving Sally standing there, feeling left out and anxious. “What is happening ” Sally wondered anxiously. “Are they keeping something from me ”
As Sally's birthday drew nearer, Jane was often found chatting softly with her other classmates. Whenever Sally went over to them, they would just walk away or tell her that they were talking about a secret which Sally was not allowed to know. “Jane has never kept secrets from me before,” Sally thought. Her heart sank. Even her other friends were distancing themselves from her! She swung between confusion and sadness with each passing moment, desperately trying to figure out what was happening. Why were her friends distancing themselves from her And what were they hiding
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。
On the day of Sally's birthday, she went to school and found her classroom in total darkness. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tears sprang from Sally's eyes and her face broke into a radiant (喜气洋洋的) smile. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
长沙市一中2024届高三学生自主检测试卷
英语参考答案
题序 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
答案 C A B A B C A B B A A C C A C
题序 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C B B A B B D C D A C C B A B
题序 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
答案 A A D B C C F D A G C B A C D
题序 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
答案 D B C D C A B D C D
21. B。根据第二段最后一句 “The rise in ‘museum fever’ can be credited to various factors, including the public's increasing enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture, the booming market for youth educational tours and summer camps, as well as the continuous innovation of museums. ” 可知B项不是原因之一。故选B。
22. D。根据第四段中的 “The 21 member countries of the World Heritage Committee will decide on whether Beijing's Central Axis can be added to the World Heritage List at the committee's 46th annual conference in 2024.” D项正确。
23. C。根据第一段内容可知，这篇文章主要是对几个文化事件的介绍，因此选择C项。
24. D。根据第二段中的 “A local high school student, rushing to class, had crossed the center line and hit me head-
on, ” 可知，男孩违反交通规则是导致事故的一个原因。
25. A。根据第二段中的 “I felt bad that he had such a burden to bear at such a young age. ”可知，作者对男孩要遭受如此重的心理负担感到非常难过，因此作者非常迫切地想要知道男孩的现状是想宽慰他。
26. C。根据第三段中的 “He avoided severe injury but needed advice to help with the emotional trauma (创伤) of causing the accident. . ” 可知，这名男孩需要心理咨询，因此选择C。
27. C。根据文章可知，作者是一个非常具有同情心且非常关爱男孩心理状态的人，因此选择C项。
28. B。根据第三段中的 “Cities are claiming back space from cars. Paris, where I live, is having a vote on February4 on a special parking tax for heavier SUVs. ” 可知，城市正在收回部分汽车所占用的空间。作者所在的巴黎将于2月4日就对更重的SUV征收一项特殊的停车税而进行全民公投，意图在于给城市腾出用地。因此选B项。
29. A。根据第五段中的 “On the contrary, governments may well raise taxes to block them rather than let China outperform yet another western industry. [相反，政府可能会提高关税来阻止它们（进入国内市场），而不是让中国胜过另一个西方产业。]”可知选A项。
30. B。根据第三段中的 “These are so convenient that if they ever became affordable for the mass market, almost everyone would buy one, and they would clog up (阻塞) cities. . ” 可知，市长们可能会开始解决自动驾驶汽车的问题。这些汽车非常方便，如果大众市场能够负担得起它们，几乎每个人都会购买一辆，它们将堵塞城市。由此可知，政府不会调控电动汽车的价格，电动汽车依旧会很贵。
31. A。此题易错选D项，虽然文章的主题部分是在讨论电动汽车的各种问题，但根据第一段和最后一段可知，该文章重点讨论的是电动汽车的未来，而电动汽车的未来并不乐观，因此选择A项。
【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了数字时代的社会隔离问题。
32. A。词义猜测题。根据第二段中的 “The isolation of the pandemic has led to many of us experiencing prolonged feelings of loneliness and seclusion (隐居) , even long after any restrictions were lifted. ” 可知，lifted为“解除”的意思。
33. D。观点态度题。根据第二段中的 “The way we interact with others has become dominated by digital channels, social media exactly. While social media have proven an incredibly useful tool. most of Brits believe that our growing reliance on technology to interact has impacted the frequency of in-person social interaction, leading to increased isolation. ” 可知，大部分英国人对于digital channels对social contact的影响的态度是批判的。
34. B。根据第五段中的 “Considered a dying art, it is clear snail mail still has its place. Whether it be a letter, birthday card. or family newsletter. I have seen how enriching the touchable experience of sending and receiving personal post can be, to people of all ages. Nurturing relationships and fostering a profound sense of being loved and better connected to loved ones, it is a vital tool that we should employ as a means to not only relieve the effects of social isolation, but simply brighten someone else's day. ” 可知，作者建议将发送和接收个人邮件的触觉体验作为一个重要的工具来使用，相当于前面提到的snail mail。.
35. C。根据第一段中的“As new data from Famileo reveals the loneliness issue in the UK, its founder looks at the reality of social isolation in today's digital age. . ” 可知，文章提出了当今数字时代的社会隔离问题。第二、三段讲述了造成当今数字时代社会隔离问题的原因。第四段提到了相比感到被忽视的老一辈，感到最孤独的是年轻一代，百分之四十一的16至24岁的人觉得社交媒体的兴起导致他们越来越孤独。最后一段提到解决方案，本段讲到了大部分英国人喜欢发送和接收个人邮件的触觉体验，因此snail mail在当今数字时代仍有一席之地，最后作者提出建议：将发送和接收个人邮件的触觉体验用来当作重要工具，即使用蜗牛邮件。综合全文，可知标题为Social Isolation in the Digital Age。
36. C。此处表转折，表明与过去人们 “eat alone” 的情况不同。
37. F。根据第二段所讲到的原因可得此答案。
38. D。此处应填六个主旨句，并且根据下文 “They are served with their food fast, . eat it fast and then leave fast because they have a meeting to make or a child to pick up from school. . ” 可知，呼应D选项中的 “practical”。
39. A。此处应填入二个本段主旨句。
40. G。根据本段上文可知，此选项例举了如何自由自在，放松的另一个可能的做法。
41. C。本空所在句的意思是：那就是我要确保我做好了特别充分的准备的原因。接下来的一段介绍自己计划如何准备。
42. B。解析同上。
43. A。laid-out被摆放的；clear-cut明确的；dried-up干涸的；newly-built新建的。
44. C。collected镇定的。通过后文内容可选出答案。故事主要讲述了主人翁原本想确保镇定地度过开学第一天，但是误带仓鼠到学校的小事故导致自己紧张和慌乱。最后，老师的做法让她恢复了平静。从空前的 “calm, cool” 可以看出，从文章最后的 “calmed my nerves” 也可以找到选择collected的线索。
45. D。本空所在句要表达的是，一切都按照计划进行，直到下面这件事情的发生。
46. D。由前后文可知本文故事是发生在假期后开学第一天。
47. B。句意：大部分孩子在离开朋友们一段时间后似乎很害羞。
48. C。由后文可知，应该是熟悉的声音。
49. D。选项bedding的意思是（给动物歇息的）垫草，符合文意
50. C。unzip拉开拉链；unwrap打开包装；unfold展开；unbar打开门闩。
51. A。由文意可得答案。slid into悄悄地溜进；break into闯进；turn into变成；knock into撞击。
52. B。hardly几乎不；definitely肯定；eventually最终；desperately拼命地，极其。
53. D。 “explaining what was going on” 意思是，解释正在发生的事情。
54. C。由前文发生的事和 “comforted” 可知，正确答案为challenging。
55. D。此句是说，当“我们”正在讨论如何让小仓鼠感到舒服这件事时，“我”发现同学们和“我”都放松下来，不再那么焦虑了。
56. titled。考查非谓语动词。先行词issue是被定名为The Art of Fiction，故填titled。
57. and。考查连词。非谓语动词exploring和covering并列，故填and。
58. association。考查词性转换。此处应填名词，故填association。
59. an。考查冠词。enthusiastic的发音为元音音素开头，故填an。
60. to translate。考查非谓语动词。permission后面填不定式，与permission为同位语关系，故填to translate。
61. had traveled/had travelled. 。考查谓语动词。在 “It was the first time that. . . ” 句型中，从句用过去完成时，故填had traveled/had travelled。
62. it。考查it的特殊用法。此句为强调句型， “it was. . . that ” 结构，故填it。
63. surprising。考查形容词/非谓语动词。 “find sth. surprising ” 结构，先行词 “a playfulness, a sharp wit, and an irreverent (不恭的) attitude” 在that引导的定语从句中作宾语，surprising做宾语的补语，故填surprising。
64. wrote。考查定语从句中的谓语动词。写书是在过去写的，故填wrote。
65. despite。考查介词。根据句意，此处表“虽然，尽管”，故填despite。
第四部分
第一节
【参考范文】
With the intention of helping us enrich our school life and enhancing our cultural confidence, our school hall witnessed Chinese Culture Festival featuring art and outstanding Chinese people on October 12.
Chinese Culture Festival consisted of various activities ranging from gaining hands-on experience of ancient art like paper cutting, visiting the school gallery to watching a documentary on both ancient and modern scientists. What impressed us was the wisdom of Chinese people and the tireless efforts of scientists to make China prosperous.
Chinese Culture Festival had a far-reaching influence on us students, not only inspiring us to pursue academic excellence, but also enabling us to gain a deeper insight into Chinese culture and promote national pride.
第二节
【续写要点】
第一段：
1. Sally看到黑暗的教室的动作描写和心理感受：4分
2, 朋友们突然开灯为她庆生：4分。
第二段：
1. Sally知道真相后的感动，以及朋友们对所发生的事情的解释：4分。
2. Sally认识到友谊带来的温暖和力量：4分。
语言和卷面：9分。
【参考范文】
On the day of Sally's birthday. she went to school and found her classroom in total darkness. A wave of confusion washed over her as she stepped hesitantly into the room, her heart pounding. She reached for the light switch, but before her hand could find it, a chorus of voices broke the silence. “Surprise!” her classmates, led by Jane, jumped out from all sorts of hiding places. As the room was flooded with light, Sally's eyes widened in surprise and disbelief.
The classroom was decorated with balloons and streamers, a beautiful cake sitting on the teacher's desk, and in the corner, a pile of presents waiting to be unwrapped.
Tears sprang from Sally's eyes and her face broke into a radiant (喜气洋洋的) smile. She turned towards Jane, who was grinning from ear to ear. “We knew you couldn't have a party this year. so we decided to bring the party to you,” Jane said, her eyes twinkling with naughtiness. The confusion that fogged Sally's brain was cleared as she realized that her friends hadn't been distancing themselves from her, and they were planning this surprise all along.
The sadness that had been looming over her disappeared, replaced with joy and gratitude. One thing Sally was sure of was that it was indeed the most fantastic birthday party she had had.
听力材料
Text 1
W: I hate driving in winter. Even on bright days like this, the sun is so low in the sky that it almost blinds you. (1)
M: I had to drive up to my mother's last weekend, in that horrible rainstorm! Still, at least we haven't had any ice yet.
Text 2
M: Did you see the new art exhibit at the museum It showed works from the Renaissance period.
W: Yes, I went last weekend. The paintings were incredible, especially the use of light and shadow in them.
M: I can't agree more. It's amazing. (2)
★文艺复兴 (Renaissance) 是指发生在l4世纪到l6世纪的一场反映新兴资产阶级要求的欧洲思想文化运动。当时的人们认为，文艺在希腊、罗马古典时代曾高度繁荣，但在中世纪却衰败湮没，直到14世纪后才获得“再生”与“复兴”，因此称为“文艺复兴”。文艺复兴揭开了近代欧洲历史的序幕，被认为是中古时代和近代的分界。
Text 3
M: I heard you're learning to play a classical instrument. What is it
W: I thought about the piano, but my mom said it's too expensive. (3) Then I chose the violin. I'm interested in Beethoven and want to play his compositions.
M: Beethoven's works are quite complex.
Text 4
M: The latest smartphones have amazing cameras.
W: True. They're as good as professional cameras now.
M: It's incredible how they've put advanced features into such small devices.
W: Absolutely. (4) It's like having a small photography studio in your pocket.
Text 5
M: I've read some thought--provoking (引人深思的) books recently, one of which is To Kill a Mockingbird. It's a powerful novel. (5)
W: Yes. I like it too. It shows that people aren't always treated fairly.
★《杀死一只知更鸟》 (To Kill a Mockingbird) 是美国女作家哈珀·李发表于1960年的长篇小说。1961年，该书获当年度普利策奖，被翻译成四十多种语言，在世界范围内售出超过三千万册，同年被改躺成同名电影。
Text 6
M: Have you gone through the front-page news of today's paper Scientists have found a new planet. (6) That's truly exciting! People have known more about space and understood the universe better.
W: Yes, I read articles about it on the Internet, and there's a lot of news about it on TV too. It's said that this new planet is near its star. This means it might be able to support life.
M: That's right. Scientists analyzed the star's light and then found the planet. (7)
W: Oh, that's cool. Can we see the planet through a radio telescope
M: Um. I'm not sure. . . Maybe you can have a try.
★射电望远镜 (radio telescope) 是用于观测和研究来自天体的射电波的基本设各，可以测量天体射电的强度、频诸及偏振等量，包括收集射电波的定向天线，放大射电信号的高灵敏度接收机，信息记录、处理和显示系统等。
Text7 (第8题为总结题)
M: Hey, did you read about the official meeting held this Monday They talked about going green. (9)
W: Yeah. They're planning to change from oil and gas to wind and solar energy. It's a big step for our planet.
M: But it's not just about changing energy. It's like changing the whole engine while the car is still running!
W: You're right! It's especially costly and challenging for developing countries.
M: And they didn't just talk about energy. They also discussed things like farming sustainably and making goods without harming the environment. (9)
W: Exactly! The goal is to grow economies without hurting our Earth. (10) It's like trying to bake a cake without breaking any eggs!
M: It requires great efforts, and it's everyone's job, not just one country's duty. (10)
Text 8 (第11题为推断题)
M: Hey. how has your grandmother been recently (12)
W: Oh, it has been full of ups and downs. She has bad days due to her Alzheimer's. (12)
M: I'm sorry to hear that. (12) It must be challenging for everyone involved.
W: Yes, it can be tough at times. But we are taking care of her with love and patience. We love her so much and only want the best for her health.
M: I recently read about the breakthrough in Alzheimer's treatment. There is a new drug that can help greatly. (13)
W: Yes, I've heard that too. (13) It's really progress in medical science.
M: Alzheimer's affects so many people worldwide. With this new drug, there could be some hope for patients like your grandma. It is a major step forward.
W: Yes, it brings us hope! We will go to ask the doctor for more information about it. (13) We look forward to better days. Then my grandma can live with more ease.
★问尔茨海默病 (Alzheimer's) 是一种进行性发展的神经退行性疾病，临床上以记忆障碍，失语、失用、失认，视空间技能撰害、执行功能障碍以及人格和行为改变等全面性痴呆表现为特征，病因迄今未明。65岁以前发病者，称早老性痴呆；65岁以后发病者称老年性痴呆。
Text 9
M: Good morning! It looks like another busy day at work. (14) Have you ever heard about the concept of Al ethics It's quite an interesting topic.
W: Yes. Al is widely used now, for instance, in schools to enhance education and in hospitals to improve patient care. AI ethics are about ensuring that artificial intelligence is used correctly and responsibly. (15)
M: Yes, (15) it's kind of like making sure AI doesn't cheat or lie to us. That seems pretty important.
W: Exactly. And also respecting privacy and not misusing people's data.
M: Some folks worry about jobs too.
W: Yes, but it can also create new jobs in technology. We just need to learn new skills.
M: So, we need to balance the good sides and risks. (15)
W: Right. (15) Education plays an important role. How to use Al reasonably should be taught in schools. (16)
M: I guess there should be global rules for this too.
W: Absolutely! That way everyone can benefit from technology fairly and responsibly.
M: That makes sense. By the way, when will you send me the latest sales figures
W: Oh, I sent them to your mailbox last night already. You should be able to check them now.
★人工智能 (AI) 是研究，开发用于模拟、延伸和扩展人的智能的理论，方法、技术及应用系统的一门新的技术科学。人工智能是新一轮科技革命和产业变革的重要驱动力量。
Text 10 (第18题为推断题)
M: As this summer ends, I can remember all my great memories. We'll start school again in two weeks, as we always do during the first few days of September. (17) So. now, I'll reflect on one of this summer's great memories that I'll share in my English course.
As soon as the previous school year ended in July, my family and I left on a journey to Jamaica. (19) We read articles and watched travel films before leaving our home in the UK. Still, the moment we touched down in the busy capital city of Kingston, we knew we were in for some culture shock.
The differences between the UK and Jamaica were striking. My initial realization was that it was the opposite climate. While the UK is known for its gray skies, Jamaica welcomed us with its warm, tropical sun. (19) Next, the Jamaican landscape was equally inviting. There were rolling green hills. palm trees. and endless beaches.
Our driver took us for our first meal in the city. We loved fresh Jamaican dishes like jerk chicken and fresh tropical fruits. Local people were chatting, laughing. and listening to the local reggae music around the restaurant. I then realized that paradise (天堂) is both a destination and an attitude. Since then. I've always tried to keep a piece of this relaxed lifestyle and outlook on life. (20)
★牙买加 (Jamaica) 是加勒比海的其中一个岛国，现为英联邦成员国。旅游业、矿业、农业和新兴的信息技术服务业是牙买加的国民经济支柱。
★金斯救 (Kingston) , 牙买加的首都，也是牙买加首要的港口。它是加勒比海地区较大的都会区之一。金斯敦城是由英国人所建立的，主要目的是为运输甘蔗至欧洲。
★雷鬼音乐 (reggae music) , 起源于牙买加，是一种以牙买加传统音乐为基础，结合美国灵魂乐、芝加哥蓝调、拉丁音乐与古典音乐等多种元素的独特综合音乐形式。

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