2024届福建名校联盟全国优质校高三二月大联考英语试题(原卷版+解析版,有听力音频有听力原文)

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福建名校联盟全国优质校2024届二月高三大联考
英语
注意事项:
1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is the woman looking for
A. A gallery. B. A bookstore C. A coffee shop
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Where probably are the speakers
A. At home. B. In a cafe. C. In the office.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Look after her kid. B. Buy lunch for her. C. Keep an eye on her stuff.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
How does the man find the film
A. Dull. B. Difficult. C. Well-acted.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The weather. B. Their plan. C. The beach.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. How often will the man have psychology classes
A. Once a week.
B. Twice a week.
C. Four times a week.
7. What time will the man be having his psychology class next week
A. 2:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
B. 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Tuesday.
C. 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Why does Lydia call the man
A. To return a lost baseball.
B. To report a broken window.
C. To complain about a repairman.
9. What did Lydia do this morning
A. She went shopping.
B. She met her friend.
C. She played baseball.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Close friends.
B. Student and teacher.
C. Assistant and customer.
11. What rule does Linda tell the man
A. Late return s will be fined.
B No books can be renewed.
C. ID cards are needed each time.
12. What will the speakers do next
A. Buy a coffee.
B. Pay for the book.
C. Photocopy the ID card.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. What is the woman probably
A. A teacher.
B. A secretary
C. A physician.
14. Why did the man move to Los Angles
A. He’s got a promotion.
B. He’s landed a new job.
C. He’s to take an examination.
15. When will the man meet the headmaster
A. At 9:00 a.m.
B. At 10:00 a.m.
C. At 11:00 a.m.
16. How will the man get his report
A. By e-mail.
B. By app
C. By telephone.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. How long does a complete IELTS test last
A. 120 minutes.
B. 165 minutes.
C. 2-5 days.
18. What is an advantage of taking the IELTS test
A. Improvement of one’s social status.
B. Access to international job opportunities.
C. Greater possibility of full-time education.
19. Which section of the two versions of LELTS differ from each other
A. Speaking.
B. Listening
C. Writing
20. Who has to take an IELTS General test
A. A Japanese wanting to work in the UK.
B. A student preparing for exchange programs.
C. A job seeker eager for a position in the government.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
A
General Art Contests
THE SUNNY ART PRIZE
Prize A total cash fund of 6,000 plus an individual exhibition in London.
Entry Fee 25 for one artwork, up to 45 for four artworks.
Requirements Open to artists worldwide aged 18 and over.
Closing Date June 30, 2024
One of the most diverse art competitions in the UK, the Sunny Art Prize offers unique exposure for both emerging and established artists.
BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE ART PRIZE
Prize Over $50,000 in cash and prizes to be won. Plus, global exposure through Beautiful Bizarre Magazine. Winners will also participate in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine’s group exhibition at Haven Gallery in New York later this year.
Entry Fee $40 per entry
Requirements Open to artists worldwide working in the representational visual arts.
Closing Date July 17, 2024
The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, now in its 5th year, is an annual international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts.
MADE IN CALIFORNIA COMPETITION
Prize $750 first prize, $500 second prize.
Entry Fee $20 per entry
Requirements Open to artists based in California.
Closing Date February 16, 2024
Hosted by the Brea Gallery, the Made in California Competition provides a promotional opportunity for all artists based in the state of California.
ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION
Prize Over $29,000 in cash prizes and publication in Artists Magazine.
Entry Fee $40 ($35 if submitted before April 3)
Requirements Open to artists over 18 worldwide working in a traditional medium.
Closing Date May 30, 2024
Artists Magazine’s Annual Art Competition celebrates traditional 2D artistic mediums such as painting digital art, and much more. All winners’ works will be featured in the January/February 2025 issue of Artists Magazine.
21. Which art contest offers the opportunity for a group exhibition
A. THE SUNNY ART PRIZE.
B. BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE ART PRIZE.
C. MADE IN CALIFORNIA COMPETITION.
D. ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION.
22. How much should a contestant pay for a January submission to Brea Gallery
A. $20. B. $25. C. $35. D. $40.
23. What do these general art contests have in common
A. They are held every year. B. They are open to emerging artists only.
C. They provide winners with added bonus. D. They celebrate excellence in traditional arts.
B
I joined the coast guard because I wanted to help people. Hovercraft (气垫船) are rare and special. They’ve been discontinued in most commercial operation, because they are so expensive to make, but when it comes to search and rescue, they’re priceless.
From far away, a hovercraft looks like a normal boat. But if you look under its skirt, the craft is not touching the water — it floats on a cushion of air. That cushion allows us to travel over everything from water to muddy land — and even break through ice. We do all of that as a 70-tonne machine, going a maximum of nearly 120 kilometers per hour. These features allow us to rescue a large number of people quickly get onto land, and get someone into an ambulance far easier than with any other device I can think of.
The advantages of hovercraft can also make them difficult to handle. We’ve got a massive vehicle moving fast, sometimes in a thick fog bank up a narrow river. During assignments on other coast guard ships, I had 20 minutes to make alterations to avoid a crash. In a hovercraft, I have 10 seconds. You have to have enough situational awareness to make the right decision every time.
People call us for all sorts of problems: missing divers, on-board fires, or even when they’ve run out of fuel or had a mechanical breakdown. A container ship could burst into flames. We have a strong network here at the base to help everyone through difficult situations like that. Thankfully, we have captains who train us in a safe environment, but you don’t ever get fully comfortable. Anything can throw the hovercraft off — maybe your lift settings are off a little, or the wind blows with a bit of extra weight. After several years operating a hovercraft, I’m still learning. Every one of the captains here agrees: you can drive this thing for 20 years and still be surprised.
24. What makes hovercraft unsuitable for commercial use
A. Their safety risks. B. Their poor durability. C. Their low efficiency. D. Their production costs.
25. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. How a hovercraft works. B. What comprises a hovercraft.
C. What distinguishes a hovercraft. D. How a hovercraft helps victims.
26. What challenge do hovercraft pose to the pilot
A. They have to make faster responses.
B. They often face mechanical breakdowns.
C. They need more people for decision making.
D. They must consider the environmental concerns.
27. What does the author think of operating a hovercraft
A. Dull. B. Demanding. C. Enjoyable. D. Effortless.
C
If sales generally feel hard to to resist, the sale in front of Aarron Schurevich was the ultimate test: new Kia Soul just like the one he’d had and loved, at a dealership he trusted, at a moment when he really needed a car. And it was priced $4,000 off more than a 20% discount. However, after he sped through paperwork and drove the car off the lot, the deal turned soul. Schurevich now jokes that he paid a tax for being a fool.
This big-ticket example shows vividly all the dynamics that play out in a sale. The discount itself often registers as a win, delivering the joy of both getting the product and the reward that we discovered something, and we’ve earned this extra thing. Thus, spotting something we’d like to buy on sale activates our brain’s reward system. Then there’s the fight in the brain between what can be described as its emotional and rational(理性的)parts. A sale lands like the thumb that tips our mental scale toward buying.
Stores, of course, know all this and try to push our buttons.
Experts say we often subconsciously believe popular things to be more valuable or more rewarding. Plus, there’s our urge to avoid loses — the fear of missing out (FOMO). So stores appeal to our crowd mentality: It’s Black Friday, ana everyone’s shopping, buying that thing you’d like. They create urgency: Your favorite car is on sale today only! And they create scarcity: Shop now while supplies last!
Stores also try various pricing tricks. “How do we make more customers go to the more expensive option We add a decoy,” says Savannah Wei Shi, who researches pricing and decision-making. For example, picture s store shelf where a medium bag of candy sits next to a larger bag of the same candy. The medium-sized bag is much smaller than the other bag, but only slightly cheaper. It makes the big bag look like the best deal, so shoppers buy that one-the most expensive option on the shelf.
28. Why is Aarron Schurevich’s story mentioned
A. To illustrate why we fall for a sale. B. To present how our brains are activated.
C. To stress the importance of rational decision. D. To prove the flexibility of marketing strategies.
29. What can be inferred from paragraph 4
A. FOMO postpones decisions. B. Sales play on people’s fears.
C. Subconsciousness determines everything. D. Scarcity promotion leads to wise purchases.
30. What marketing technique is used by warning about the limited number of available seats left
A. Using Pricing tricks. B. Dealing with emergencies.
C. Creating scarcity. D. Appealing to crowd mentality.
31. What does “a decoy” refer to in paragraph 5
A. A candy. B. A shelf. C. A larger bag. D. A medium bag.
D
Every year, as the surface water temperature off the United States mid-Atlantic coast rises steadily from late spring through the summer, a pocket of uncharacteristically cool and crisp water gets trapped at the bottom of the ocean. Packed with nutrients this thick band of cold water, known as the mid-Atlantic cold pool, is a vital home for shellfish species. Extending at its seasonal peak from Nantucket, Massachusetts, to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, the cold poll creates a diverse ecosystem ranging from algae(海藻)to fish — and some of the most valuable shellfish fisheries in the United States.
Now, however, two pressures have scientists worrying about whether the cold pool will last. The first is no surprise: climate change. Over the past five decades, climates change has destabilized the cold pool, causing it to warm and pared with 1968, the cold pool is now 13℃ warmer and has lost more than one-third of its area.
The second concern is 1ess certain. In 2023, the US federal government approved plans to install(安装)98 wind turbines(涡轮机)off the New Jersey coast, covering an area of more than 300 square kilometers. Yet putting so many turbines to the seafloor could have unexpected consequences for the cold pool. That’s why Travis Miles, a researcher at New Jersey’s Rutgers University, and his colleagues are investigating. So far, Miles and his colleagues can’t definitively say what will happen to the cold pool, saying more research is needed to assess how climate change and offshore wind, together, could affect the cold pool. However, their initial analyses suggest the cold pool should be fine — at least in normal conditions.
New Jersey’s offshore wind plans are strongly opposed mainly by fossil fuel-industry funded efforts. Miles worries that an overabundance of caution or fear of potential impacts, including on the cold pool, might slow down the development of renewable energy. “...it’s quite clear that climate change is far more damaging than installing wind farms,” he says. “I don’t think any scientist would argue with that.”
32. What do we know about the mid-Atlantic cold pool
A. It forms in early spring. B. It’s a band of cold near-bottom water.
C. It serves as a habitat of most sea species. D. It extends from Nantucket to New Jersey.
33. What does the underlined word “shrink” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Break down. B. Get polluted. C. Dry up. D. Become smaller.
34. Miles’ attitude toward installing wind farms can be described as ______.
A. supportive B. dismissive C. overcautious D. skeptical
35. What is the best title for the text
A. The Cold Pool Plays a Role on species
B. Opinions Divide on Offshore Wind Farms
C. Scientists Eye Potential Risks to the Cold Pool
D. Renewable Energy Helps to Race Against Climate Change
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Graduate school can be an intense and demanding period in your life. ____36____ This may make it difficult for you to maintain good health.
Keeping a balanced diet becomes particularly challenging when your daily routine runs around academic tasks. ____37____ Despite its convenience and lack of time, it often leads to consuming meals low in nutrients and high in calories. Thus, meal planning can be highly beneficial, helping to ensure a balanced diet despite a busy schedule. Also, remember to drink more water. The body’s need for water increases when under stress. Ignoring it can lead to failure of core body functions.
Grad students often face greater challenge of balancing grad school and health. Graduate school often requires students to spend many hours absorbed seated, absorbed in studies. This lifestyle can contribute to a variety of health issues, from obesity to heart disease. Besides, the mental and emotional stresses in graduate school often add to the physical challenges, leading to burnout if not managed effectively. ____38____
____39____ Research proves that regular exercise reduces stress, improves mood, and enhances overall well-being. One practical tip for integrating exercise into your routine is to add physical activities to your breaks. ____40____ Another effective method is to join clubs or groups where you can engage in sports or physical activities. This approach not only promotes health but also facilitates social interaction.
A. Many students opt for fast food.
B. Mental health should not be overlooked.
C. The long hours of studying can easily consume all your time.
D. Short walks, or desk exercises, for example, are good choices.
E. Good health does not necessarily mean sacrifice of academic success.
F. Therefore, it’s crucial to find a balance between academic pursuits and physical health.
G. Exercising regularly is another effective tool for managing the demands of graduate school.
第三部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dave and I had just arrived home from his chemo-treatment (化疗) appointment. I should have noticed him ____41____ the door. When I opened it, he fell sideways out of the car onto the walkway. He lay there, too weak to ____42____ himself. I rushed to help, but he weighed close to two hundred pounds and was just ____43____. The slightest bump (碰撞) caused terrible pain, so this ____44____ would be more than he could bear. I called “Dave.” He didn’t ____45____, and I wondered if he had passed out. I looked around in all directions ____46____.
Just then, a man ____47____, pushing a baby carriage, with two children walking beside him. The man ____48____ the baby carriage safely, gestured the children to wait and stepped forward. He lifted Dave’s arm over his shoulder and put his own arm around Dave’s ____49____ to stabilize him. The two ____50____ for the house. Into the sitting room, slowly and gently, the man ____51____ Dave onto our little sofa. He smiled as Dave tried to ____52____ him and said he was glad to help.
He walked back out to the street where the children stood waiting for him. The little group slowly ____53____. There, in the shining sun, I watched, with ____54____. They were just like angles, emerging from nowhere and helping me ____55____.
41.
A. breaking down B. knocking at C. leaning against D. cleaning up
42.
A. raise B. convince C. defend D. hide
43.
A. immobile B. impractical C. impatient D. immature
44.
A. treatment B. fall C. rest D. try
45.
A. agree B. hesitate C. quit D. respond
46.
A. angrily B. hopelessly C. cautiously D. casually
47.
A. turned up B. showed off C. backed away D. reached out
48.
A. dragged B. parked C. rolled D. moved
49.
A. neck B. shoulder C. waist D. leg
50.
A. dashed B. dived C. searched D. headed
51.
A. lowered B. threw C. accompanied D. invited
52
A. correct B. thank C. bother D. interrupt
53.
A. emerged B. changed C. proceeded D. explored
54.
A. disappointment B. admiration C. embarrassment D. guilt
55.
A. as usual B. at length C. at random D. in time
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。
Cargo bikes are great for all kinds of uses, be it taking kids to school, buying groceries from the market running a business from a bike. Perhaps your ____56____(intend) use will be a combination of these. Many families are discovering the case of dropping kids to school by bike, then riding onwards to work. Perhaps on the way home you’ll pick up the kids then a round of groceries from the supermarket. The bigger the ____57____(capable) of the cargo bike, the more you will find you use it and the more liberated(解放)you will feel ____58____ the trouble of carparking and traffic.
Our bikes also have the option of either the Shimano e6100 motor or the more powerful e8000 motor. If you carry lots of stuff and live up a ____59____(roll) hill, then choose the more powerful option. If you mostly ride around the flat, then you may find the ____60____(little) powerful motors offer more than enough assistance.
Each model of Cargobike we sell ____61____(have) its own set of accessories(配件)to suit you. ____62____ long tail bikes have optional child seats to suit any age of child (even the grown up ones) as well as basket options for all the extra stuff and groceries you need ____63____(carry). Look through the options or ____64____(simple) drop by or give us a call so we can share our knowledge with you of ____65____ works best for your given use.
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,你校寒假期间将有一批来访的英国学生,需招募志愿者帮助完成接待工作。学校委托外教布朗先生负责招募。请给布朗先生写一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 申请成为志愿者;
2. 自身优势。
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。
Dear Brown
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It snowed for days. Everything was frozen solid. As we hadn’t the heating in our classroom, most of us wore thick and warm clothes. Then, by chance I discovered under Lucas’ dirty woolen coat, there was just a semi-sleeved shirt.
It was so strange that I couldn’t help wondering whether Lucas was crazy to make such a choice. I told this to the boys in my class. “How stupid!” We all ran to see Lucas and jokingly pulled of his coat. Lucas stepped back, shaking with both cold and anger. I saw tears welled into his eyes.
When I went back home, I told mom “the stupid choice” Lucas made.
Mom fell silent. Then she made a phone call. The next day, she told me to bring a package to the school. “Give it to Lucas. Tell him to put on the clothes in it.”
“Why ” As a fourth-grader, I wasn’t wise enough to see something hidden behind. It was years later that I understood that Lucas’ family had the basics, but there was little money for much else beyond food and shelter.
Mom hugged me and said softly, “Guess why a hungry person doesn’t eat ”
“Because he can’t get any food to eat.” I answered loudly.
“Exactly.” Mom said, “So, why doesn’t Lucas wear thick and warm sweater ”
It all clicked into place.
It made me feel guilty. Mom said it was unkind to make fun of disadvantaged friends. And mom also told me to “see” through my heart, but not just through my eyes. I wondered “How ”
At the end of the term, the teacher told us we were going to take a class picture as, for some reason, we would break up when we stepped into the fifth grade. Twenty-two students lined up in three rows and faced the camera with happy smiles. The teacher told us anyone who paid a dollar would bring a class picture back home. I could hardly wait to get my first class picture.
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。
Then suddenly, I thought of Lucas.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lucas was frozen in shock when the teacher handed him that class picture.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________福建名校联盟全国优质校2024届二月高三大联考
英语
注意事项:
1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is the woman looking for
A. A gallery. B. A bookstore C. A coffee shop
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Excuse me, sir. I was told to take a right turn here to get to the National Gallery, but…
M:No, not here. Go straight on.Turn right at the traffic light there. Go past the bookshop. It’s the building next to the bookshop opposite the coffee shop.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Where probably are the speakers
A. At home. B. In a cafe. C. In the office.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Let’s ask for the bill. We’re late for work.
W: But there is still much roast beef left.
M: I’m just too full to eat any more.Get a to-go box to take it home
W: Good idea.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Look after her kid. B. Buy lunch for her. C. Keep an eye on her stuff.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Excuse me, could you take care of my luggage I’d like to get a snack lunch for my kid.
M: I’d love to but it is announced that my plane is now boarding at Gate 37.
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How does the man find the film
A. Dull. B. Difficult. C. Well-acted.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: So, you went to see the film Some people say it’s boring and dull.
M: Maybe that’s because the story is a little hard to follow.
W: So, what did you make of it
M: I thought the actors did a very good job.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The weather. B. Their plan. C. The beach.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: I hope it stay warm. Do you think it will be good beach weather tomorrow
M: Maybe. But you know that California weather is unpredictable. One minute it’s hot, and then the next minute it’s cold, spoiling your plan easily.
W: You’re right.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. How often will the man have psychology classes
A. Once a week.
B. Twice a week.
C. Four times a week.
7. What time will the man be having his psychology class next week
A. 2:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
B. 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Tuesday.
C. 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Good morning, madam. Could you sign me up for a psychology class now
W: There are two psychology classes that are still open. The first class is a Tuesday and Thursday class from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
M: What a pity! I’m not available on those afternoons. What about the other class
W: It’s on Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
M: Are you sure there are no more open classes
W: I’m sure.
M: In this case, I’ll choose the latter one.
W: Okay. Your class will begin next week.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Why does Lydia call the man
A. To return a lost baseball.
B. To report a broken window.
C. To complain about a repairman.
9. What did Lydia do this morning
A. She went shopping.
B. She met her friend.
C. She played baseball.
【答案】8. B 9. A
【解析】
【原文】W: I’m Lydia Smith in apartment 23. Is that the apartment manager speaking
M: Yes. Speaking please.
W: As usual, I went out to get some groceries this morning,but when I came back, I found broken glass lying about in my living room. Besides, there was a baseball near it. I guess it was from some kids in this building.
M: OK. Ill call the window repairman, but it’ll probably take a couple of days.
W: I could get fast service if I call a friend of mine. He happens to work in a repair shop.
M: OK.
W: But what about the bill
M: Since the kids broke it, your friend can bill me.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Close friends.
B. Student and teacher.
C. Assistant and customer.
11. What rule does Linda tell the man
A. Late return s will be fined.
B. No books can be renewed.
C. ID cards are needed each time.
12. What will the speakers do next
A. Buy a coffee.
B. Pay for the book.
C. Photocopy the ID card.
【答案】10. A 11. A 12. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Linda, could I check out this book
W: I remember you haven’t had a library card, have you
M: No, I haven’t. How can I get a library card
W: If you have your Identity Card with you, we can apply for one right now.
M: Yes, here it is.
W: By the way, there are some rules you’ll have to bear in mind. First, books can only be kept for a week. But you can renew them. This is very important, because if you don’t return a book on time,you will have to pay a fine.Five cents per day for each book. Now, let’s go to the coffee shop on the second floor. We’ll have to get a copy of your ID card first.
M: It’s really a privilege to be in the same school with you.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. What is the woman probably
A. A teacher.
B. A secretary
C. A physician.
14. Why did the man move to Los Angles
A. He’s got a promotion.
B. He’s landed a new job.
C. He’s to take an examination.
15. When will the man meet the headmaster
A. At 9:00 a.m.
B. At 10:00 a.m.
C. At 11:00 a.m.
16. How will the man get his report
A. By e-mail.
B. By app
C. By telephone.
【答案】13. B 14. B 15. C 16. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Doctor Rita’s office.
M: This is Peter Jones. I’d like to make an appointment for a checkup, please. I’ve just moved in Los Angles for a job switch and my new company needs a thorough medical examination.
M: Welcome, Mr.panies usually want a fairly complete examination. So that means you’ll have to come in the morning and don’t eat or drink anything after midnight the night before. When would you like to come in
M: Anytime this week. I don’t have to go into the office until next Monday.
W: Will 9.00 a.m. Thursday be convenient
M: No problem. Oh, I forgot. We’ll have a meeting with my children’s new headmaster that morning. That’s at 11.
W: What school is that
M: Beverly Hills High School.
W: Oh, that’s no problem. The whole examination will take about an hour, maybe a bit more and the school is only two blocks from here.A 3-minute walk. So,you will have plenty of time.
M: That’s good. So, 9.00 a.m. Thursday.
W: How would you like to get the report We can either telephone to tell you or e-mail you or you can visit our app and download it.
M: Send it to pjones12@.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. How long does a complete IELTS test last
A 120 minutes.
B. 165 minutes.
C. 2-5 days.
18. What is an advantage of taking the IELTS test
A. Improvement of one’s social status.
B. Access to international job opportunities.
C. Greater possibility of full-time education.
19. Which section of the two versions of LELTS differ from each other
A. Speaking.
B. Listening
C. Writing
20. Who has to take an IELTS General test
A. A Japanese wanting to work in the UK.
B. A student preparing for exchange programs.
C. A job seeker eager for a position in the government.
【答案】17. B 18. B 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【原文】IELTS is an English language test that is widely accepted by over 3000 universities worldwide. IELTS registration can be done by selecting a suitable test center and date. The total duration of the testis 2 hours and 45 minutes. Candidates can take the test up to four times a month. The IELTS score is usually available within 2-5 days after the test date.
The IELTS test evaluates an individual’s mastery in English and the score is widely recognized by over 11,000 employers, universities, and government authorities globally. So those who want to get jobs in international companies or study abroad or live permanently in English-speaking countries usually choose to take the exam.
IELTS is available in two ways: IELTS Academic and IELTS General: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, each serving a specific purpose. While the Listening and Speaking sections of both tests are identical, the Reading and Writing sections differ. The IELTS Academic test is intended for individuals seeking higher education or professional certification in an English-speaking country. On the other hand, the IELTS General Training test is primarily taken by people who wish to move to or work in English-speaking countries, with a focus on the skills required to succeed in the workplace.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
A
General Art Contests
THE SUNNY ART PRIZE
Prize A total cash fund of 6,000 plus an individual exhibition in London.
Entry Fee 25 for one artwork, up to 45 for four artworks.
Requirements Open to artists worldwide aged 18 and over.
Closing Date June 30, 2024
One of the most diverse art competitions in the UK, the Sunny Art Prize offers unique exposure for both emerging and established artists.
BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE ART PRIZE
Prize Over $50,000 in cash and prizes to be won. Plus, global exposure through Beautiful Bizarre Magazine. Winners will also participate in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine’s group exhibition at Haven Gallery in New York later this year.
Entry Fee $40 per entry
Requirements Open to artists worldwide working in the representational visual arts.
Closing Date July 17, 2024
The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, now in its 5th year, is an annual international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts.
MADE IN CALIFORNIA COMPETITION
Prize $750 first prize, $500 second prize.
Entry Fee $20 per entry
Requirements Open to artists based in California.
Closing Date February 16, 2024
Hosted by the Brea Gallery, the Made in California Competition provides a promotional opportunity for all artists based in the state of California.
ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION
Prize Over $29,000 in cash prizes and publication in Artists Magazine.
Entry Fee $40 ($35 if submitted before April 3)
Requirements Open to artists over 18 worldwide working in a traditional medium.
Closing Date May 30, 2024
Artists Magazine’s Annual Art Competition celebrates traditional 2D artistic mediums such as painting, digital art, and much more. All winners’ works will be featured in the January/February 2025 issue of Artists Magazine.
21. Which art contest offers the opportunity for a group exhibition
A. THE SUNNY ART PRIZE.
B. BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE ART PRIZE.
C. MADE IN CALIFORNIA COMPETITION.
D. ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION.
22. How much should a contestant pay for a January submission to Brea Gallery
A. $20. B. $25. C. $35. D. $40.
23. What do these general art contests have in common
A. They are held every year. B. They are open to emerging artists only.
C. They provide winners with added bonus. D. They celebrate excellence in traditional arts.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个一般性艺术竞赛,主要包括其奖励、报名费、要求、截止时间等信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE ART PRIZE的Prize中“Winners will also participate in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine’s group exhibition at Haven Gallery in New York later this year. (获奖者还将参加今年晚些时候在纽约Haven画廊举办的《美丽奇异》杂志的联展)”可知,该竞赛提供办联展的机会。故选B项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据MADE IN CALIFORNIA COMPETITION下“Entry Fee $20 per entry (报名费:每件作品20美元)”和“Hosted by the Brea Gallery, the Made in California Competition (由Brea美术馆主办的加州制造竞赛)”可知,1月份提交给Brea美术馆的参赛作品需支付20美元。故选A项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据THE SUNNY ART PRIZE的Prize“A total cash fund of 6,000 plus an individual exhibition in London. (总共有6000英镑的现金资金,加上在伦敦举办的个人展览)”、BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE ART PRIZE的Prize中“Over $50,000 in cash and prizes to be won. Plus, global exposure through Beautiful Bizarre Magazine. (超过5万美元的现金和奖品。此外,通过《美丽奇异》杂志获得全球曝光)”、MADE IN CALIFORNIA COMPETITION的Prize“$750 first prize, $500 second prize. (一等奖750美元,二等奖500美元)”和ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION的Prize“Over $29,000 in cash prizes and publication in Artists Magazine. (奖金超过29000美元,并在《艺术家杂志》上发表)”可知,这四项竞赛的共同之处在于都为获胜者提供额外的奖励。故选C项。
B
I joined the coast guard because I wanted to help people. Hovercraft (气垫船) are rare and special. They’ve been discontinued in most commercial operation, because they are so expensive to make, but when it comes to search and rescue, they’re priceless.
From far away, a hovercraft looks like a normal boat. But if you look under its skirt, the craft is not touching the water — it floats on a cushion of air. That cushion allows us to travel over everything from water to muddy land — and even break through ice. We do all of that as a 70-tonne machine, going a maximum of nearly 120 kilometers per hour. These features allow us to rescue a large number of people quickly get onto land, and get someone into an ambulance far easier than with any other device I can think of.
The advantages of hovercraft can also make them difficult to handle. We’ve got a massive vehicle moving fast, sometimes in a thick fog bank up a narrow river. During assignments on other coast guard ships, I had 20 minutes to make alterations to avoid a crash. In a hovercraft, I have 10 seconds. You have to have enough situational awareness to make the right decision every time.
People call us for all sorts of problems: missing divers, on-board fires, or even when they’ve run out of fuel or had a mechanical breakdown. A container ship could burst into flames. We have a strong network here at the base to help everyone through difficult situations like that. Thankfully, we have captains who train us in a safe environment, but you don’t ever get fully comfortable. Anything can throw the hovercraft off — maybe your lift settings are off a little, or the wind blows with a bit of extra weight. After several years operating a hovercraft, I’m still learning. Every one of the captains here agrees: you can drive this thing for 20 years and still be surprised.
24. What makes hovercraft unsuitable for commercial use
A. Their safety risks. B. Their poor durability. C. Their low efficiency. D. Their production costs.
25. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. How a hovercraft works. B. What comprises a hovercraft.
C. What distinguishes a hovercraft. D. How a hovercraft helps victims.
26. What challenge do hovercraft pose to the pilot
A. They have to make faster responses.
B. They often face mechanical breakdowns.
C. They need more people for decision making.
D. They must consider the environmental concerns.
27. What does the author think of operating a hovercraft
A. Dull. B. Demanding. C. Enjoyable. D. Effortless.
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍作者在海岸警卫队使用气垫船的体验。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段“They’ve been discontinued in most commercial operation, because they are so expensive to make, but when it comes to search and rescue, they’re priceless.(它们在大多数商业运营中都已停产,因为它们的制造成本太高,但在搜救方面,它们是无价的。)”可知,气垫船的生产成本使气垫船不适合商业使用。故选D项。
【25题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第二段“From far away, a hovercraft looks like a normal boat. But if you look under its skirt, the craft is not touching the water — it floats on a cushion of air. That cushion allows us to travel over everything from water to muddy land — and even break through ice. We do all of that as a 70-tonne machine, going a maximum of nearly 120 kilometers per hour.(从远处看,气垫船就像一艘普通的船。但如果你从它的裙子下面看,这艘船并没有碰到水——它漂浮在气垫上。这种缓冲垫可以让我们穿越从水到泥泞的土地的一切,甚至可以破冰。我们完成所有这些工作正如一台70吨重的机器那样,最高时速接近120公里。)”以及后文可知,本段主要介绍气垫船的与众不同之处。故选C项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段“During assignments on other coast guard ships, I had 20 minutes to make alterations to avoid a crash. In a hovercraft, I have 10 seconds. You have to have enough situational awareness to make the right decision every time.(在其它海岸警卫队船只上执行任务时,我有20分钟的时间进行改变航线,以避免发生撞击事故。在气垫船上,我有10秒的时间。你必须有足够的情境意识,才能每次都做出正确的决定。)”可知,气垫船驾驶员必须做出更快的反应。故选A项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段“Anything can throw the hovercraft off — maybe your lift settings are off a little, or the wind blows with a bit of extra weight. After several years operating a hovercraft, I’m still learning. Every one of the captains here agrees: you can drive this thing for 20 years and still be surprised.(任何事情都可能使气垫船偏离——也许你的升力设置有点偏离,或者风吹得有点重。在操作气垫船几年后,我仍在学习。这里的每一位队长都同意:你可以驾驶这辆车20年,但仍然会感到惊讶。)”可知,作者认为操作气垫船是要求很高的。故选B项。
C
If sales generally feel hard to to resist, the sale in front of Aarron Schurevich was the ultimate test: new Kia Soul just like the one he’d had and loved, at a dealership he trusted, at a moment when he really needed a car. And it was priced $4,000 off more than a 20% discount. However, after he sped through paperwork and drove the car off the lot, the deal turned soul. Schurevich now jokes that he paid a tax for being a fool.
This big-ticket example shows vividly all the dynamics that play out in a sale. The discount itself often registers as a win, delivering the joy of both getting the product and the reward that we discovered something, and we’ve earned this extra thing. Thus, spotting something we’d like to buy on sale activates our brain’s reward system. Then there’s the fight in the brain between what can be described as its emotional and rational(理性的)parts. A sale lands like the thumb that tips our mental scale toward buying.
Stores, of course, know all this and try to push our buttons.
Experts say we often subconsciously believe popular things to be more valuable or more rewarding. Plus, there’s our urge to avoid loses — the fear of missing out (FOMO). So stores appeal to our crowd mentality: It’s Black Friday, ana everyone’s shopping, buying that thing you’d like. They create urgency: Your favorite car is on sale today only! And they create scarcity: Shop now while supplies last!
Stores also try various pricing tricks. “How do we make more customers go to the more expensive option We add a decoy,” says Savannah Wei Shi, who researches pricing and decision-making. For example, picture s store shelf where a medium bag of candy sits next to a larger bag of the same candy. The medium-sized bag is much smaller than the other bag, but only slightly cheaper. It makes the big bag look like the best deal, so shoppers buy that one-the most expensive option on the shelf.
28. Why is Aarron Schurevich’s story mentioned
A. To illustrate why we fall for a sale. B. To present how our brains are activated.
C. To stress the importance of rational decision. D. To prove the flexibility of marketing strategies.
29. What can be inferred from paragraph 4
A. FOMO postpones decisions. B. Sales play on people’s fears.
C. Subconsciousness determines everything. D. Scarcity promotion leads to wise purchases.
30. What marketing technique is used by warning about the limited number of available seats left
A. Using Pricing tricks. B. Dealing with emergencies.
C. Creating scarcity. D. Appealing to crowd mentality.
31. What does “a decoy” refer to in paragraph 5
A. A candy. B. A shelf. C. A larger bag. D. A medium bag.
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍在销售中商家利用顾客心理而使用的一些促销手段。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段“If sales generally feel hard to to resist, the sale in front of Aarron Schurevich was the ultimate test: new Kia Soul just like the one he’d had and loved, at a dealership he trusted, at a moment when he really needed a car. And it was priced $4,000 off more than a 20% discount. However, after he sped through paperwork and drove the car off the lot, the deal turned soul. Schurevich now jokes that he paid a tax for being a fool.(如果销售通常让人难以抗拒,那么在Aarron Schurevich面前的销售是一次终极考验:新款起亚Soul就像他曾经拥有和喜爱的一样,在他真正需要一辆车的时候,在他信任的经销商那里。它的价格是4000美元,折扣超过20%。然而,在他快速完成文书工作并将车驶离停车场后,这笔交易让人魂牵梦绕。Schurevich现在开玩笑说,他因为自己是个傻瓜而纳税。)”可知,作者提到Schurevich的故事为了说明我们为什么会上当。故选A项。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第四段“Experts say we often subconsciously believe popular things to be more valuable or more rewarding. Plus, there’s our urge to avoid loses — the fear of missing out (FOMO). So stores appeal to our crowd mentality: It’s Black Friday, ana everyone’s shopping, buying that thing you’d like. They create urgency: Your favorite car is on sale today only! And they create scarcity: Shop now while supplies last!(专家表示,我们通常下意识地认为受欢迎的东西更有价值或更有回报。此外,我们还有避免失败的冲动——害怕错过(FOMO)。因此,商店吸引了我们的人群心态:今天是黑色星期五,每个人都在购物,买你喜欢的东西。他们制造了紧迫感:你最喜欢的车今天才打折!他们制造了稀缺性:现在购物,而供应量有限!)”可知,商家利用了人们的害怕来促销。故选B项。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第四段“And they create scarcity: Shop now while supplies last!(他们制造了稀缺性:现在购物,而供应量有限!)”可知,警告剩余座位数量有限是制造稀缺性的销售手法。故选C项。
【31题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章最后一段“For example, picture s store shelf where a medium bag of candy sits next to a larger bag of the same candy. The medium-sized bag is much smaller than the other bag, but only slightly cheaper. It makes the big bag look like the best deal, so shoppers buy that one-the most expensive option on the shelf.(例如,图片中的商店货架上,一个中等大小的糖果袋放在一个较大的相同糖果袋旁边。中等尺寸的袋子比其它袋子小得多,但只稍微便宜一点。它让这个大袋子看起来是最划算的,所以购物者买这个袋子——这是货架上最昂贵的选择。)”可推测,a decoy应指的是“一个中等大小的袋子”。故选D项。
D
Every year, as the surface water temperature off the United States mid-Atlantic coast rises steadily from late spring through the summer, a pocket of uncharacteristically cool and crisp water gets trapped at the bottom of the ocean. Packed with nutrients this thick band of cold water, known as the mid-Atlantic cold pool, is a vital home for shellfish species. Extending at its seasonal peak from Nantucket, Massachusetts, to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, the cold poll creates a diverse ecosystem ranging from algae(海藻)to fish — and some of the most valuable shellfish fisheries in the United States.
Now, however, two pressures have scientists worrying about whether the cold pool will last. The first is no surprise: climate change. Over the past five decades, climates change has destabilized the cold pool, causing it to warm and pared with 1968, the cold pool is now 13℃ warmer and has lost more than one-third of its area.
The second concern is 1ess certain. In 2023, the US federal government approved plans to install(安装)98 wind turbines(涡轮机)off the New Jersey coast, covering an area of more than 300 square kilometers. Yet putting so many turbines to the seafloor could have unexpected consequences for the cold pool. That’s why Travis Miles, a researcher at New Jersey’s Rutgers University, and his colleagues are investigating. So far, Miles and his colleagues can’t definitively say what will happen to the cold pool, saying more research is needed to assess how climate change and offshore wind, together, could affect the cold pool. However, their initial analyses suggest the cold pool should be fine — at least in normal conditions.
New Jersey’s offshore wind plans are strongly opposed mainly by fossil fuel-industry funded efforts. Miles worries that an overabundance of caution or fear of potential impacts, including on the cold pool, might slow down the development of renewable energy. “...it’s quite clear that climate change is far more damaging than installing wind farms,” he says. “I don’t think any scientist would argue with that.”
32. What do we know about the mid-Atlantic cold pool
A. It forms in early spring. B. It’s a band of cold near-bottom water.
C. It serves as a habitat of most sea species. D. It extends from Nantucket to New Jersey.
33. What does the underlined word “shrink” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Break down. B. Get polluted. C. Dry up. D. Become smaller.
34. Miles’ attitude toward installing wind farms can be described as ______.
A. supportive B. dismissive C. overcautious D. skeptical
35. What is the best title for the text
A. The Cold Pool Plays a Role on species
B. Opinions Divide on Offshore Wind Farms
C. Scientists Eye Potential Risks to the Cold Pool
D. Renewable Energy Helps to Race Against Climate Change
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述科学家们关心可能对冷池造成影响两个因素。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段“Every year, as the surface water temperature off the United States mid-Atlantic coast rises steadily from late spring through the summer, a pocket of uncharacteristically cool and crisp water gets trapped at the bottom of the ocean. Packed with nutrients this thick band of cold water, known as the mid-Atlantic cold pool, is a vital home for shellfish species.(每年,随着美国大西洋中部海岸的地表水温度从春末到夏季稳步上升,一团异常凉爽、清脆的水被困在海底。这条被称为大西洋中部冷池的厚冷水带富含营养,是贝类物种的重要家园。)”可知, 大西洋中部冷池指的是是一条接近海底的冷水带。故选B项。
【33题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章第二段“Over the past five decades, climates change has destabilized the cold pool, causing it to warm and pared with 1968, the cold pool is now 13℃ warmer and has lost more than one-third of its area.(在过去的五十年里,气候变化破坏了冷池的稳定,导致其变暖和 。与1968年相比,现在冷池温度上升了13摄氏度,面积减少了三分之一以上。)”可知,冷池的面积减少了三分之一以上,所以这里shrink应表示“缩小”的意思。故选D项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第四段“Miles worries that an overabundance of caution or fear of potential impacts, including on the cold pool, might slow down the development of renewable energy.(Miles担心,过于谨慎或担心潜在影响,包括对冷池的影响,可能会减缓可再生能源的发展。)”和“it’s quite clear that climate change is far more damaging than installing wind farms(很明显,气候变化的破坏性远大于安装风电场)”可知,Miles是赞成安装风电场的。故选A项。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第二段“Now, however, two pressures have scientists worrying about whether the cold pool will last. The first is no surprise: climate change. Over the past five decades, climates change has destabilized the cold pool, causing it to warm and pared with 1968, the cold pool is now 13℃ warmer and has lost more than one-third of its area.(然而,现在,两种压力让科学家们担心冷池是否会持续下去。第一点并不奇怪:气候变化。在过去的五十年里,气候变化破坏了冷池的稳定,导致其变暖和萎缩。与1968年相比,现在冷池温度上升了13摄氏度,面积减少了三分之一以上。)”以及下文可知,文章主要讲述科学家们关心可能对冷池造成影响的两个因素。所以C项Scientists Eye Potential Risks to the Cold Pool(科学家关注冷池的潜在风险)符合语境。故选C项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Graduate school can be an intense and demanding period in your life. ____36____ This may make it difficult for you to maintain good health.
Keeping a balanced diet becomes particularly challenging when your daily routine runs around academic tasks. ____37____ Despite its convenience and lack of time, it often leads to consuming meals low in nutrients and high in calories. Thus, meal planning can be highly beneficial, helping to ensure a balanced diet despite a busy schedule. Also, remember to drink more water. The body’s need for water increases when under stress. Ignoring it can lead to failure of core body functions.
Grad students often face greater challenge of balancing grad school and health. Graduate school often requires students to spend many hours absorbed seated, absorbed in studies. This lifestyle can contribute to a variety of health issues, from obesity to heart disease. Besides, the mental and emotional stresses in graduate school often add to the physical challenges, leading to burnout if not managed effectively. ____38____
____39____ Research proves that regular exercise reduces stress, improves mood, and enhances overall well-being. One practical tip for integrating exercise into your routine is to add physical activities to your breaks. ____40____ Another effective method is to join clubs or groups where you can engage in sports or physical activities. This approach not only promotes health but also facilitates social interaction.
A. Many students opt for fast food.
B. Mental health should not be overlooked.
C. The long hours of studying can easily consume all your time.
D. Short walks, or desk exercises, for example, are good choices.
E. Good health does not necessarily mean sacrifice of academic success.
F. Therefore, it’s crucial to find a balance between academic pursuits and physical health.
G. Exercising regularly is another effective tool for managing the demands of graduate school.
【答案】36. C 37. A 38. F 39. G 40. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。研究生院生活很紧张且苛刻,对于保持好的健康造成了挑战,本文介绍了研究生院的压力,并对如何处理这些压力保持健康提出了建议。
【36题详解】
空前“Graduate school can be an intense and demanding period in your life.(研究生院可能是你一生中紧张而又苛刻的一段时期)”及空后“This may make it difficult for you to maintain good health.(这可能会使你难以保持良好的健康)”可知,空处描述研究生院时期的难以保持好的健康的挑战,C选项“长时间的学习很容易消耗你所有的时间”符合语境。故选C项。
【37题详解】
空前“Keeping a balanced diet becomes particularly challenging when your daily routine runs around academic tasks.(当你的日常生活都围绕着学习任务时,保持均衡饮食就变得特别具有挑战性)”表明学习任务重会忽略饮食,空后“Despite its convenience and lack of time, it often leads to consuming meals low in nutrients and high in calories.(尽管它很方便,不用太多时间,但它经常导致人们摄入低营养和高热量的食物)”可知,A选项“许多学生选择快餐”与空后its convenience and lack of time相呼应,表明快餐方便,时间段,但是营养不均衡。故选A项。
【38题详解】
空前“Besides, the mental and emotional stresses in graduate school often add to the physical challenges, leading to burnout if not managed effectively.(此外,研究生院的精神和情感压力往往会增加身体上的挑战,如果不能有效管理,就会导致倦怠)”表明压力大引起身体健康的挑战,下文表示如何减少压力,F选项“因此,在学术追求和身体健康之间找到平衡是至关重要的”与前文构成因果关系,引出下文,符合语境。故选F项。
【39题详解】
第二段“Thus, meal planning can be highly beneficial, helping to ensure a balanced diet despite a busy schedule.(因此,饮食计划是非常有益的,有助于确保在繁忙的日程安排下均衡饮食)”表明第一个建议是均衡饮食,结合后文“Another effective method is to join clubs or groups where you can engage in sports or physical activities.(另一个有效的方法是加入俱乐部或团体,在那里你可以从事体育运动或体育活动)”及下一句“Research proves that regular exercise reduces stress, improves mood, and enhances overall well-being.(研究证明,有规律的锻炼可以减轻压力,改善情绪,提高整体幸福感)”可知,空处应表明规律锻炼的必要,G选项“定期锻炼是管理研究生院需求的另一个有效工具”符合语境,且Exercising regularly与下文regular exercise呼应。故选G项。
【40题详解】
空前“One practical tip for integrating exercise into your routine is to add physical activities to your breaks.(将锻炼融入日常生活的一个实用建议是在休息时间增加体育活动)”表明一个建议是增加体育活动,D选项“例如,短距离散步或在办公桌前锻炼都是不错的选择”为具体的建议,符合语境。故选D项。
第三部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dave and I had just arrived home from his chemo-treatment (化疗) appointment. I should have noticed him ____41____ the door. When I opened it, he fell sideways out of the car onto the walkway. He lay there, too weak to ____42____ himself. I rushed to help, but he weighed close to two hundred pounds and was just ____43____. The slightest bump (碰撞) caused terrible pain, so this ____44____ would be more than he could bear. I called “Dave.” He didn’t ____45____, and I wondered if he had passed out. I looked around in all directions ____46____.
Just then, a man ____47____, pushing a baby carriage, with two children walking beside him. The man ____48____ the baby carriage safely, gestured the children to wait and stepped forward. He lifted Dave’s arm over his shoulder and put his own arm around Dave’s ____49____ to stabilize him. The two ____50____ for the house. Into the sitting room, slowly and gently, the man ____51____ Dave onto our little sofa. He smiled as Dave tried to ____52____ him and said he was glad to help.
He walked back out to the street where the children stood waiting for him. The little group slowly ____53____. There, in the shining sun, I watched, with ____54____. They were just like angles, emerging from nowhere and helping me ____55____.
41.
A. breaking down B. knocking at C. leaning against D. cleaning up
42.
A. raise B. convince C. defend D. hide
43.
A. immobile B. impractical C. impatient D. immature
44.
A. treatment B. fall C. rest D. try
45.
A. agree B. hesitate C. quit D. respond
46.
A. angrily B. hopelessly C. cautiously D. casually
47.
A. turned up B. showed off C. backed away D. reached out
48.
A. dragged B. parked C. rolled D. moved
49.
A. neck B. shoulder C. waist D. leg
50.
A. dashed B. dived C. searched D. headed
51.
A. lowered B. threw C. accompanied D. invited
52.
A. correct B. thank C. bother D. interrupt
53.
A. emerged B. changed C. proceeded D. explored
54.
A. disappointment B. admiration C. embarrassment D. guilt
55.
A. as usual B. at length C. at random D. in time
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. C 54. B 55. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲的是作者的丈夫摔倒,作者扶不起来,此时,一个男人及时出现帮助了作者,这让作者觉得那个男人是天使。
【41题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:我本该注意到他靠在门上的。A. breaking down出故障;B. knocking at敲;C. leaning against靠着;D. cleaning up清理。根据下文“When I opened it, he fell sideways out of the car onto the walkway”可知,Dave原本是靠在车门上的,所以当作者开门时Dave摔倒了。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他躺在那里,虚弱得站不起来。A. raise提起,举起;B. convince使信服;C. defend保卫;D. hide躲藏。根据上文“too weak”和下文“I rushed to help”可知,他太虚弱了,站不起来,raise oneself意为“站起来”。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我冲过去帮忙,但他体重将近200磅,动弹不得。A. immobile不动的;B. impractical不切实际的;C. impatient不耐烦的;D. immature不成熟的。根据上文“he weighed close to two hundred pounds”可知,作者的丈夫太重了,所以作者扶不动,因此空格处是“不动的”。故选A。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:最轻微的撞击都会引起剧烈的疼痛,所以这次摔倒会让他无法承受。A. treatment治疗;B. fall跌倒;C. rest休息;D. try尝试。根据上文“he fell sideways out of the car onto the walkway”可知,作者的丈夫摔倒了,此处表示“这次摔倒会让他无法承受”。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他没有回应,我怀疑他是不是昏过去了。A. agree同意;B. hesitate犹豫;C. quit退出;D. respond回应。根据下文“I wondered if he had passed out”可知,作者的丈夫没有回答作者,所以作者才以为他昏过去了。故选D。
【46题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:我绝望地四下张望。A. angrily生气地;B. hopelessly绝望地;C. cautiously谨慎地;D. casually随意地。根据上文“He didn’t___5__, and I wondered if he had passed out”可知,作者丈夫摔倒,且没有了反应,所以作者很绝望。故选B。
【47题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:就在这时,一个男人推着一辆婴儿车出现了,旁边走着两个孩子。A. turned up出现;B. showed off炫耀;C. backed away后退;D. reached out伸出。根据下文“pushing a baby carriage”可知,一个男的带着孩子出现了。故选A。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:那个男人把婴儿车停好,示意孩子们等着,然后走上前去。A. dragged拖;B. parked停放;C. rolled滚动;D. moved移动。根据下文“gestured the children to wait and stepped forward”可知,那个男的要先把婴儿车停放好才能走上前来帮助作者。故选B。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他把戴夫的手臂举过肩膀,用自己的手臂搂住戴夫的腰,使他稳定下来。A. neck脖子;B. shoulder肩膀;C. waist腰;D. leg腿。根据上文“put his own arm around Dave’s”可知,要把Dave扶起来,那个男的需要用自己的手臂搂住戴夫的腰。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:两人朝房子走去。A. dashed冲;B. dived跳水;C. searched搜索;D. headed朝(某方向)行进。根据下文“for the house. Into the sitting room”可知,那个男的扶着Dave朝房子走去。故选D。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:人慢慢地、轻轻地把戴夫放到起居室的小沙发上。A. lowered把……放低;B. threw扔;C. accompanied陪伴;D. invited邀请。根据下文“onto our little sofa”可知,沙发比人低,所以那个男的是把作者的丈夫放低,放在沙发上。故选A。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当戴夫试图感谢他时,他微笑着,并说他很乐意帮忙。A. correct纠正;B. thank感谢;C. bother打扰;D. interrupt打断。根据下文“said he was glad to help”可知,戴夫是要感谢那个男的。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这一小群人慢慢地走着。A. emerged出现;B. changed改变;C. proceeded行进;D. explored探索。根据上文“He walked back out to the street”可知,那个男的在帮助完作者后返回去找自己的孩子,他们几个慢慢走着路,空格处意为“行进”。故选C。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在那里,在灿烂的阳光下,我怀着钦佩的心情看着。A. disappointment失望;B. admiration钦佩;C. embarrassment尴尬;D. guilt内疚。根据下文“They were just like angles”可知,那个男的和自己的孩子就像天使一样,所以作者是钦佩地看着他们。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意:他们就像天使一样,不知从哪里冒出来,及时帮助了我。A. as usual像往常一样;B. at length详细地;C. at random随机地;D. in time及时。根据上文“I looked around in all directions __6___”和“Just then, a man __7__”可知,作者在绝望的时候那个男的出现了,所以是及时地帮助了作者。故选D。
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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cargo bikes are great for all kinds of uses, be it taking kids to school, buying groceries from the market running a business from a bike. Perhaps your ____56____(intend) use will be a combination of these. Many families are discovering the case of dropping kids to school by bike, then riding onwards to work. Perhaps on the way home you’ll pick up the kids then a round of groceries from the supermarket. The bigger the ____57____(capable) of the cargo bike, the more you will find you use it and the more liberated(解放)you will feel ____58____ the trouble of carparking and traffic.
Our bikes also have the option of either the Shimano e6100 motor or the more powerful e8000 motor. If you carry lots of stuff and live up a ____59____(roll) hill, then choose the more powerful option. If you mostly ride around the flat, then you may find the ____60____(little) powerful motors offer more than enough assistance.
Each model of Cargobike we sell ____61____(have) its own set of accessories(配件)to suit you. ____62____ long tail bikes have optional child seats to suit any age of child (even the grown up ones) as well as basket options for all the extra stuff and groceries you need ____63____(carry). Look through the options or ____64____(simple) drop by or give us a call so we can share our knowledge with you of ____65____ works best for your given use.
【答案】56. intended
57. capacity
58. from 59. rolling
60. less 61. has
62. The 63. to carry
64. simply 65. what
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了货运自行车的各种用途,以及如何根据自己的需要选择合适的配件。
【56题详解】
考查形容词。句意:也许你打算的用途将是这些的组合。分析句子可知,此处表示“打算的”,应用形容词intended作定语,修饰名词use。故填intended。
57题详解】
考查名词。句意:货运自行车的容量越大,你会发现你使用它的次数越多,你就越能从停车场和交通的麻烦中解脱出来。根据空前的定冠词the和空后的介词of可知,此处应用名词形式,capable的名词形式是capacity,意为“容量”,是不可数名词。故填capacity。
【58题详解】
考查介词。句意:货运自行车的容量越大,你会发现你使用它的次数越多,你就越能从停车场和交通的麻烦中解脱出来。分析句子可知,此处考查free from表“从...中解放出来”,为固定搭配。故填from。
【59题详解】
考查形容词。句意:如果你携带很多东西,经过起伏的山,那么选择更强大的选项。分析句子可知,此处表示“起伏的山”,应用形容词rolling作定语,修饰名词hill。故填rolling。
【60题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意:如果你大多在平坦的地方骑行,那么你可能会发现功率较小的电机提供了足够的帮助。分析句子可知,此处表示“功率较小的”,所以应用“less+形容词原级”表示降级的比较级。故填less。
【61题详解】
考查时态。句意:我们销售的每一种货运自行车都有自己的一套配件,以适应你的需要。分析句子可知,这里考查谓语动词,时态应与后文保持一致用一般现在时,主语是Each model of Cargobike,谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填has。
【62题详解】
考查冠词。句意:长尾自行车有可选择的儿童座椅,以适应任何年龄的儿童(甚至是成年人),以及你需要携带的所有额外的东西和杂货的篮子选项。分析句子可知,此处表示特指,应用定冠词the,且句首单词首字母大写。故填The。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语。句意:长尾自行车有可选择的儿童座椅,以适应任何年龄的儿童(甚至是成年人),以及你需要携带的所有额外的东西和杂货的篮子选项。分析句子可知,这里考查need to do 表“需要做某事”,为固定短语。故填to carry。
【64题详解】
考查副词。句意:浏览一下选项,或者简单地顺道拜访或给我们打电话,这样我们就可以与你分享我们的知识,了解哪种方式最适合你的使用。分析句子可知,此处表示“简单地”,应用副词simply作状语,修饰动词短语drop by or give us a call。故填simply。
【65题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意:浏览一下选项,或者简单地顺道拜访或给我们打电话,这样我们就可以与你分享我们的知识,了解什么样的方式最适合你的使用。分析句子可知,此处表示“什么样的方式”,应用连接代词what引导宾语从句,并在从句中作主语。故填what。
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,你校寒假期间将有一批来访的英国学生,需招募志愿者帮助完成接待工作。学校委托外教布朗先生负责招募。请给布朗先生写一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 申请成为志愿者;
2. 自身优势。
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。
Dear Brown,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Brown,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Class3, Senior 2. I’m writing to apply for the position as a student volunteer.
As an outgoing boy, I get along well with my classmates. Besides, I have such a good command of English that I am elected as assistant to my English teacher. Successfully, I have lent a helping hand to her in several English activities of my class, which have been appreciated by both teachers and classmates. I am sure that I can perfectly live up to your expectations.
I will be grateful if you could give me a kind consideration. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文,要求考生给外教布朗先生写封邮件,申请当志愿者,接待寒假期间将要来访的英国学生。
【详解】1.词汇积累
另外:besides→moreover
肯定的:sure→certain
感激的:grateful→thankful
精通:have a good command of→be well up in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:I’m Li Hua, a student from Class3, Senior 2.
拓展句:I’m Li Hua, who is a student from Class3, Senior 2.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Besides, I have such a good command of English that I am elected as assistant to my English teacher. (运用了so...that...引导的结果状语从句)
[高分句型2] Successfully, I have lent a helping hand to her in several English activities of my class, which have been appreciated by both teachers and classmates. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It snowed for days. Everything was frozen solid. As we hadn’t the heating in our classroom, most of us wore thick and warm clothes. Then, by chance I discovered under Lucas’ dirty woolen coat, there was just a semi-sleeved shirt.
It was so strange that I couldn’t help wondering whether Lucas was crazy to make such a choice. I told this to the boys in my class. “How stupid!” We all ran to see Lucas and jokingly pulled of his coat. Lucas stepped back shaking with both cold and anger. I saw tears welled into his eyes.
When I went back home, I told mom “the stupid choice” Lucas made.
Mom fell silent. Then she made a phone call. The next day, she told me to bring a package to the school. “Give it to Lucas. Tell him to put on the clothes in it.”
“Why ” As a fourth-grader, I wasn’t wise enough to see something hidden behind. It was years later that I understood that Lucas’ family had the basics, but there was little money for much else beyond food and shelter.
Mom hugged me and said softly, “Guess why a hungry person doesn’t eat ”
“Because he can’t get any food to eat.” I answered loudly.
“Exactly.” Mom said, “So, why doesn’t Lucas wear thick and warm sweater ”
It all clicked into place.
It made me feel guilty. Mom said it was unkind to make fun of disadvantaged friends. And mom also told me to “see” through my heart, but not just through my eyes. I wondered “How ”
At the end of the term, the teacher told us we were going to take a class picture as, for some reason, we would break up when we stepped into the fifth grade. Twenty-two students lined up in three rows and faced the camera with happy smiles. The teacher told us anyone who paid a dollar would bring a class picture back home. I could hardly wait to get my first class picture.
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。
Then suddenly, I thought of Lucas.
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Lucas was frozen in shock when the teacher handed him that class picture.
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【答案】Then suddenly, I thought of Lucas. Could he pay the extra 1 dollar to get his class picture I ran to my friends the moment the bell rang. We discussed that problem for a long time and finally drew the conclusion that very likely he wouldn’t get the picture. Then we rushed to the teacher’s office for confirmation. We withdrew from the office, upset and silent. “Maybe we can buy one for him.” I proposed. We counted our changes, sent it to our teacher and then waited for the big day excitedly.
Lucas was frozen in shock when the teacher handed him that class picture. He stood up, lowered his head, and whispered nervously, “No, I didn’t…” The teacher smiled, “But your best friends did pay for your class picture.” Lucas raised his head in disbelief and looked around the class. Everyone smiled and then applauded, even if some students didn’t know what happened. At the moment, a surge of pride swept through me. I felt I knew how to see through my heart, but not just see through my eyes.
【解析】
【导语】本文以班级同学为线索展开,故事讲述了作者发现同学Lucas在寒冷的天气里,只在羊毛大衣下穿了短袖衬衫,认为他是愚蠢的,并和同学一起取笑他。放学后作者把此事告诉妈妈,妈妈让他给Lucas送衣服,并教导他不应嘲笑弱势群体。作者受到妈妈的启发,在学期结束时作者说服其他同学,一起用零钱为Lucas买了一张班级照。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“突然,我想起了Lucas。”可知,第一段可描写作者想帮助Lucas,替他交钱买一张班级照。
②由第二段首句内容“当老师递给Lucas那张班级照片时,他吓了一跳。”可知,第二段可描写Lucas的反应,以及他的感激,和作者的自豪。
2.续写线索:作者想到Lucas——作者找同学讨论——确定计划——收集零钱送给老师——Lucas得到照片——Lucas感谢——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①讨论:discuss/debate
②送给:send/give
情绪类
①难过的:upset/sad/frustrated
②自豪: pride/be proud
【点睛】[高分句型1] We discussed that problem for a long time and finally drew the conclusion that very likely he wouldn’t get the picture. (由连接词that引导的同位语从句)
[高分句型2] Everyone smiled and then applauded, even if some students didn’t know what happened. (由even if引导让步状语从句)

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