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湖南省长郡中学2023-2024学年高三上学期期末适应性考试英语试卷参考答案及解析
第一部分 听力
1~5 ACBAC 6~10 BBACC 11~15 ABBCA 16~20 ABACB
第二部分 阅读
第一节
A
本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了塞舌尔群岛几个著名的水肺潜水景点。
21. C 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，塞舌尔群岛的100多个岛屿中大部分无人居住，影响海洋和海滩的游客相对较少，使这里成为水肺潜水的理想场所。故选C。
22. A 细节理解题。根据“Ennerdale Wreck”部分的内容可知，潜水者可以在海底看到1970年意外沉没的英国油轮，在残骸的螺旋桨周围游泳，这使Ennerdale Wreck对潜水者很有吸引力。故选A。
23. A 细节理解题。根据“Aldabra Atoll”部分的内容可知，Aldabra Atoll既适合高级潜水员，也适合初学者，高级潜水员可以在通道里漂流潜水，而初学者可以待在靠近珊瑚礁的地方看各种海洋生物。故选A。
B
本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了拉布拉多犬Annie的感人故事，揭示了关怀和爱的力量，强调了动物对它们的人类伴侣的积极影响。
24. B 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Annie’s former owner had given up hope and sent her to a shelter house in Texas because she wouldn’t eat or drink.”可知，Annie的前主人放弃了希望，因为Annie不吃不喝，从而导致她被收养。故选B。
25. D 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Siler knew what it took to care for an elderly dog because she had recently lost her own dog, whom she had since college. Siler shared, ‘I felt mentally and emotionally prepared to take on a dog that wasn’t going to have long.’”可知，Siler刚刚失去了自己的狗，她在精神上和情感上都准备好接受一只不久就会死去的狗。由此可知，因失去了之前的狗，她收养Annie想寻求陪伴。故选D。
26. A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“... she was having so much fun and enjoying life and that kept her going, and I hope that was the case. Annie lived almost exactly a year after being adopted by Siler and Lisa. Annie had the life we pray every senior dog we rescue gets to experience.”可知，人们一直告诉Siler，Annie在被收养后过得很开心，很享受生活。由此推知，Annie的生活充满了欢乐。故选A。
27. C 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“I can’t help but think that Annie would be so proud. She was one special dog whose story will live on through those who adopt seniors.”可推知，Siler表示她希望收养Annie的故事能激励人们收养老年狗。故选C。
C
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了加拿大卡尔加里保险公司为了避免雹暴风险，在阿尔伯塔省进行人工降雨试验。但在此试验航线下风区的农民们担心土地的水分被试验抢走。然而，试验的负责人认为试验只会影响空气中很小一部分的水分，且还可能增加下游土壤湿度。目前没有科学研究证明试验对大自然的影响，因此它仍能相对合法地进行。
28. B 推理判断题。根据第一段第三句“Airplanes seed threatening storm cells with a chemical to make small ice crystals fall as rain before they can grow into dangerous hailstones.”可推知，这个项目是为了避免风暴的产生，故选B。
29. A 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“But farmers in east-central Alberta—downwind of the hail project flights—worry that precious moisture (水分) is being stolen from their thirsty land by the cloud seeding.”可知，位于试验飞行航线下风区的阿尔伯塔省中东部的农民们担心，人工降雨可能会从他们干旱的土地上“偷走”宝贵的水分，所以这个项目遭到了农民的反对。故选A。
30. C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段Doswell博士的话可知，他在1999年目睹了一个因人工降雨而形成巨大龙卷风的案例。由此可推知，Dr. Doswell意在指出人工降雨可能会导致危险。故选C。
31. D 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句可知，由于缺乏关于人工降雨影响的科学证据，没有人在法庭上赢得对降雨公司的诉讼。因此，私人气候工程仍可以相对合法地进行。由此可推知，人工降雨公司会继续存在。故选D。
D
本文是一篇说明文。为什么电影的时长变得越来越长，文章分析了出现这种现象的原因。
32．B 词义猜测题。根据划线词上文“Even movie fans struggle to concentrate for that long and some viewers even nod off. Afterwards there is a mad dash for the toilets.”可知，看电影也不再是轻松的事，所以划线单词a slog指的是“艰苦的工作”，与effort意义一致。故选B。
33．D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The average length of productions rose by around 24%, from one hour and 21 minutes in the 1930s to one hour and 47 minutes in 2022. For the ten most-popular titles, the average length grew to around two and a half hours in 2022, nearly 50% higher than in the 1930s.”可推知，电影的平均时长延长了。故选D。
34．A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“One driver of this trend is that studios want to squeeze the most out of their costly intellectual property (知识产权), but they are competing with streaming platforms for eyeballs. The hope is that a spectacular, drawn-out “event” movie will draw audiences away from the small screen and into cinemas”可知，电影平均时长延长是为了吸引观众到电影院。故选A。
35．B 主旨大意题。根据第一段及下文内容可知，文章主要讲述了电影的时长变得越来越长这一现象，并分析了出现这种现象的原因。由此可知，B项“Movie Marathons”适合作本文最佳标题。故选B。
第二节
本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了如何从现在起追求自己的梦想。
36. B 空前说“我们经常推迟我们的梦想，陷入了拖延循环。但是为什么要等呢？”。空后说“你不必采取巨大、改变人生的一步。你可以采取微小的步骤，朝着一个更加光明的未来迈进”。因此，B项“从小处着手是完全可以接受的”引出下文，符合语境。
37. C 设空处为段首句。空后主要强调了尝试的必要性以及不尝试的恶果。C项“你应该为了自己的梦想而努力”引出下文，符合语境。此外，C项中“you, yourself”与本段中的“you, yourself”相呼应。
38. G 空前说“无论你多大年纪，也不管有多少人警告过你说你永远不会成功。即使是最成功的人在他们领域也曾对自己是否具备成功所需的条件而犹豫不决”。空后说“拥抱坚定的心态，知道成功就在你的触手可及之处”。G项“尽管困难重重，但关键是要摒除心中的疑虑”承上启下，符合语境。
39. F 空前说“如果你让恐惧占据上风，你将永远无法原谅自己”。因此F项“你需要克服自己的不安全感，发掘出自己全部的潜力”承接上文，符合语境。此外，F项中“insecurities”与空该段中的“fear”相呼应。
40. E 空前说“有时候，追随你的激情意味着每天花费大量时间。这可能需要对你的日程作出轻微调整，但你不必为了追随内心而牺牲一切。努力在你现在的生活和你的梦想之间取得平衡”。因此，E项“如果事情进展顺利，你可以逐渐进行更多的调整”承接上文，符合语境。此外，E项中“shifts”与该段中的“adjustments”相呼应。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
本文是一篇记叙文。文章叙述了作者穿过“漏斗森林”的经历和感受。
41. B 考查动词辨析。句意：“你不能去那里，”旅馆老板告诉我。根据空前的“I found a wonderful picture of Maolan karst cones online and presented it to the innkeeper.”可知，作者向旅店老板展示茂兰喀斯特锥峰的图片，旅店老板告诉他不能去那里。tell“告诉；告知”。
42. C 考查名词辨析。句意：由于担心过多的游客可能会引起地质损害，观景平台已经关闭。根据空前“The viewing platform has been closed due to”以及空后“that too many visitors could cause geological damage”可知，因为担心游客过多会破坏地质，观景平台已经关闭。本句中that引导同位语从句，对“concerns”进行解释说明。concern“（通常指许多人共同的）担心，忧虑”。
43. A 考查动词短语辨析。句意：尽管感到失望，但我们想出了一个替代方案：穿过“漏斗森林”进行七小时的徒步旅行。根据上段“You can’t go there”以及空后“Three of our group _____ decided to venture into the forest.”可知，他们想出了一个替代方案。work out“想出，制订出（计划等）；做出（决策等）”。
44. A 考查形容词辨析。句意：最初，我们不愿意冒险。根据空后“However, I had _____ the tourism motto in the nature reserve”以及“Three of our group _____ decided to venture into the forest.”可知，一开始他们不太愿意冒险。unwilling“不愿意的；不乐意的”。
45. D 考查动词辨析。句意：然而，我注意到自然保护区的旅游口号是：“如果你现在不去做，一辈子都不会去做。”根据语境可知，作者注意到自然保护区的旅游标语。notice“注意到；意识到”。
46. C 考查副词辨析。句意：我们小组中的三个人最终决定冒险进入森林。根据空前“Initially, we were _____ to run the risk.”以及空后“decided to venture into the forest”可知，他们中的三个人最终做出了决定。eventually“最后；最终；终于”。
47. C 考查名词辨析。句意：旅店老板会心一笑回答道：“太棒了，贝尔·格里尔斯去过那里”。根据语境可知，旅店老板认同他们的观点，所以他微笑着回答。smile“微笑；笑容”。
48. D 考查名词辨析。句意：第二天早上，我们和一位当地向导一起出发。根据下段“Our guide, in his 50s, behaved like a botanist, introducing the locally specific plants to us”可知，他们和当地的一名导游同行。guide“导游；向导”。
49. A 考查动词辨析。句意：雨来去了三次，还没等我真正爬过第一座山，我已经全身湿透了。根据语境可知，作者在爬山之前已经全身湿透了。manage“做成；办到”。
50. B 考查名词辨析。句意：我成了一个行走的泥水混合体。根据上段“Three of our group _____ decided to venture into the forest.”、空前“I had already got wet to the skin”以及常识可推知，作者全身都是泥和水。mixture“混合体”。
51. B 考查名词辨析。句意：我们的向导，五十多岁，表现得像一位植物学家，向我们介绍当地特有的植物，但我几乎没有心情。根据上段“I had already got wet to the skin. I was a walking _____ of mud and water.”以及空后“Every step sank into the muddy, sucking ground.”可推知，作者无心听向导介绍。mood“心境；心情；情绪”。
52. D 考查名词辨析。句意：我们面前的每根木头或石头都是一个体力上的挑战。根据语境可知，对他们而言，路上的木头或石头都是体力上的挑战。challenge“挑战；艰巨任务”。
53. B 考查名词辨析。句意：“没有坚强的意志力，人永远无法到达那些地方。”我喃喃自语，一遍又一遍地背诵着这句千年古语。根据空前“One can never reach those places without strong willpower”可知，这是一句千年古语。line“字行；诗行”。
54. A 考查名词辨析。句意：我们的路线上不断出现落水洞和河流的入口。根据第二段“a seven-hour hike through the ‘funnel forest’”可推知，作者他们会沿着一定的路线前行。route“路；路线；”。
55. D 考查动词辨析。句意：当我想到它们通向一个未知的世界时，我开始更加欣赏那条我可以掌控的道路。根据语境可知，一开始作者心情不佳，渐渐地作者被路旁的奇观吸引，开始欣赏沿途的美景。appreciate“欣赏”。
第二节
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了花朝节的兴起并揭示这一现象背后的奥秘。
56. connected 考查非谓语动词。句意：花朝节已经沉寂了几个世纪。然而，这个与春天密切相关的传统节日正在因为人们对传统中国文化的强烈热情和对季节性观光旅游的需求增长而重新焕发生机。分析句子成分可知，空处为非谓语；be connected with“与……相关”。故填connected。
57. is said 考查谓语动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：据说花朝节是一个与庆祝花神生日相关的传统节日，通常在中国农历的第二个月举行。分析句子成分可知，空处为谓语动词，句子主语为“Huazhao Festival”，因此谓语动词应用第三人称单数；本句描述一个事实，应用一般现在时；且存在被动含义。故填is said。
58. from 考查介词。句意：其起源可以追溯到秦朝之前，在隋唐时期正式确立为节日。date from“追溯到”。故填from。
59. officially 考查词性转换。句意同上。分析句子成分可知，空处修饰动词set，应用official的副词形式。故填officially。
60. fell 考查动词的时态。句意：在唐朝时期，这个节日在农历二月十五日举行。分析句子成分可知，空处为谓语动词；再根据句中时间状语“During the Tang Dynasty”可知，应用fall的一般过去时。故填fell。
61. a 考查冠词。句意：因此，全国许多地方轮流举办庆祝活动，就像接力般呈现一场赏心悦目的盛宴。as a result“因此”。故填a。
62. to launch 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。take turns to do sth.“轮流做某事”。故填to launch。
63. and 考查连词。句意：尽管各地区的庆祝活动有各自的亮点，但它们都共同展现了汉服和鲜花欣赏的特色。分析句子成分可知，“hanfu”与“flower appreciation”并列，共同作介词of的宾语。故填and。
64. recognition 考查词性转换。句意：其复兴反映了年轻人审美取向、情感需求和消费偏好的变化，并表明他们对优秀传统中国文化的认可。分析句子成分可知，空处被形容词性物主代词their修饰，应用recognize的名词形式。故填recognition。
65. growing 考查词性转换。句意：这背后是年轻人日益增长的文化自信。分析句子成分和句意可知，空处修饰“cultural confidence”，应用grow的形容词形式。故填growing。
第四部分 写作
第一节
参考范文：
Take care of the campus — start from me
As we all know, a campus is to a student what a home is to a family. We have responsibility to maintain and care for the campus, treating it with the same care and respect as our own homes.
As a conscientious member of our school community, I engage in campus clean-up efforts to maintain cleanliness. I also conserve resources by turning off lights and equipment when not in use. In addition, I am mindful of my behaviour as it has an impact on the campus culture, which is a reflection of each student’s personal image.
I sincerely hope that everyone can play their part in making a positive difference and creating a campus of which we can all be proud.
第二节
参考范文：
When Coach Pitt said “Nice work!” to her at the finish line, Eva was surprised. Little did she know that the one mile run could be greatly shortened by the effective use of her mind trick — by strategically noting the position of the oak’s shadow or the upcoming bend, she was able to accelerate and charge towards these markers. Collapsing to the ground, Eva flashed a bright smile at Coach Pitt as she whispered in a panting voice, “I did it!” This small victory made her feel very confident. With a smile on her face, she made her way back to the school building.
Eva decided to use the same trick to deal with the school building. She thought she could break the school building into manageable sections, just as she had broken the mile run into smaller laps. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by its size and complexity, she would focus on one area at a time. And she would start by familiarizing herself with her classrooms and the surrounding hallways, gradually expanding her knowledge to other areas of the building. As days turned into weeks, Eva’s strategy began to pay off. She has the knowledge of all the paths and even helps students to guide the road.
听力材料
Text 1
M: I have read your article. It’s pretty good, but I think a better title will attract readers’ attention.
W: Thanks. What do you think will be better
M: How about How to Stay Healthy Without Pills
Text 2
W: What a surprise! How did you get here so fast
M: I flew! I just parked my airplane across the street.
W: No, seriously. You rarely arrive on time.
M: Today I took the subway instead of the bus. It’s really convenient.
Text 3
M: I like our project about birds and I am really interested in wildlife.
W: So am I. The task is so absorbing that I think we can finish it ahead of time.
Text 4
W: What a movie! I couldn’t stop laughing the entire time.
M: I know. But I can’t believe that it got such terrible reviews. There are people who like serious films, though.
Text 5
M: I need some help. My friend’s arms became red and swollen after having the dinner I prepared.
W: He might be allergic. Our store has a skin cream. It can temporarily reduce the pain.
Text 6
W: I have to plan a display on British life and literature in the 19th century.
M: Is the display for the people studying English or students from other departments
W: Neither. It is aimed at those who’re considering applying to study here next year. Who do you think is suitable for the theme
M: I suggest using Charles Dickens. Most people have probably read some of his novels.
W: It sounds like a good lead-in to life in his time. I think I can start it right now.
Text 7
M: Why don’t we go to the beach this afternoon
W: It looks like it’s going to start pouring any minute. Maybe we have to wait until tomorrow.
M: I can’t believe it! When I woke up early this morning, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. And last night, weather forecasters predicted that today would be a beautiful day.
W: Weather is unpredictable sometimes. Even the best weatherman will make mistakes.
M: I know, but it seems like they never get it right.
Text 8
W: Hello, Professor. Could you help me with my entry for the Design Competition
M: OK. Are there any requirements For example, saving energy or producing no noise
W: Actually that was the focus in former competitions. We have to adopt a creative approach to existing technology this year.
M: I see. What is your design
W: A dishwasher. Here is my drawing.
M: There’s a stone at the bottom. Is that for decoration
W: No. Instead of pushing a button to start, you turn the stone.
M: Good, but what makes your design creative
W: My idea is to give pressure to the carbon dioxide so that it becomes a liquid. The liquid is used to clean the dishes.
M: A brilliant idea!
W: Thank you. I have to give a presentation about the design. I’ve got detailed drawings and a 500-word paper on it, but I am not sure what material is suitable for a model of the machine.
M: I see.
Text 9
M: Welcome to Picture See. How can I help you
W: I saw your advertisement about copying pictures to a disk. Can I get my family photos changed to digital format here
M: Sure, we can do that.
W: Fine. Can I send the photos to you
M: Of course.
W: How do you charge then
M: We charge $1 for each photo, and a 20% discount for more than 100 photos, and half the price for more than 200 photos.
W: OK. I’ve got about 300 photos, I think. I’ll get the photos packed up in a box and post them to you.
M: Right. If you’ve got a good cardboard box, that’s best. Plastic ones sometimes break in the post.
W: OK. Thanks for your help. Bye.
M: Bye.
Text 10
W: When Bilibili uploader Lin Xiao had too many bags to carry, he built a robot to address the problem. The robot’s name Devil! The name comes from the background music Devil’s Swing. It looks like a suitcase, which can follow Lin everywhere and avoid blocks in its path. Besides carrying bags, it can be used for transport and even charge phones. The robot has a steel structure and a 3D-printed plastic shell. The brain of the robot is powered by an electronics platform. Although it took eight months to make, Lin admits Devil is not good enough, particularly in its physical stability. Lin presented it in the video just to inspire more young people with the imagination and passion to create. Lin’s passion for robotics began in his first year at high school in 2018, when a teacher discovered his talent for computers and advanced his skills. One year later, he developed a smart home system, which made him understand how his products could help others. As a university freshman now, Lin believes he and his products will make a difference in the future.湖南省长郡中学2023-2024学年高三上学期期末适应性考试英语试卷
英语试题
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Change the title. B. Take readers’ advice. C. Write another article.
2. How did the man get there
A. By plane. B. By bus. C. By subway.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Wildlife. B. A project. C. Task time.
4. What does the man think of the movie
A. Funny. B. Serious. C. Awful.
5. What is probably the relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Host and guest. C. Salesperson and customer.
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和第7两个小题。
6. Who is the display mainly intended for
A. Current English majors.
B. Potential university applicants.
C. Students from various departments.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Read. B. Design. C. Study.
听第7段材料，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. How was the weather early in the morning
A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.
9. What is the woman’s attitude towards weather forecasters
A. Disappointed. B. Ambiguous. C. Understanding.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What is this competition about
A. Saving energy at home.
B. Reducing noise pollution.
C. Using technology creatively.
11. What is the stone used for
A. Starting the machine. B. Increasing air pressure. C. Producing carbon dioxide.
12. Why does the woman come to the man
A. To discuss the way of writing a paper.
B. To find the right material for a model.
C. To study the approach to detailed drawings.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What does the woman intend to do
A. Develop some photos. B. Get photos digitized. C. Beautify the photos.
14. How much does the woman need to pay
A. $300. B. $240. C. $150.
15. Why is a cardboard box recommended
A. It is stronger. B. It is cheaper. C. It is lighter.
16. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a photo studio. B. In a post office. C. In an advertising company.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What can Devil do
A. Play music. B. Carry luggage. C. Remove blocks.
18. Which aspect of Devil is particularly mentioned for improvement
A. Its steadiness. B. Its power. C. Its structure.
19. Why did Lin upload his video
A. To kill time. B. To record his life. C. To influence more youth.
20. When did Lin realize his inventions could benefit others
A. In 2018. B. In 2019. C. In 2021.
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 Seychelles — that remote island chain off the coast of northern Africa is heaven for scuba divers (水肺潜水). With more than 100 islands, most of which are uninhabited, and a relatively small amount of tourists impacting the oceans and beaches, the Seychelles has some truly best scuba diving.
Fisherman’s Cove Reef
If you’re a beginner diver who loves gentle drop-offs and sea turtles, make sure Fisherman’s Cove Reef is on your scuba diving radar. The site is very popular as there’s rarely a current, it’s very shallow, and has a colorful reef with everything from eagle rays to small leaf fish, which can be very difficult to find against the seagrass and coral.
Ennerdale Wreck
If you love wreck diving, head right for the Ennerdale, a British oil tanker that accidentally sunk in 1970. Because of the medium-to-strong current and depth, it’s for divers with advanced open water cert. They’ll be able to swim around the wreck’s propellers, penetrate the frame, and likely see reef sharks and the occasional bull shark.
Baie Ternay Marine Park
The shallow, protected area of ocean has healthy and varied coral, and a lively reef. Both snorkelers and beginner divers are likely to see sea turtles grazing on the seagrass, coaching reef fish, and small eels poking out of the sandy ocean floor.
Aldabra Atoll
It doesn’t get much more remote than the Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO site. The coral reef continues underwater, which makes all the island’s dive sites stunning. Advanced divers can do drift dives in a channel with a chance of seeing sharks, while beginners can stay closer to the reefs, checking the various species of marine life in the Indian Ocean off their must-see list. The island is home to nearly 100,000 giant tortoises, as well as several other rare species
21. Why is the Seychelles known as heaven for scuba divers
A. Its close distance to northern Africa.
B. The high chance to spot the fish in the region.
C. Its relatively small number of inhabited islands.
D. The effect of the oceans and beaches on tourism.
22. What makes Ennerdale Wreck appealing to divers
A. The chance to see a sunken ship under the ocean.
B. The numerous sharks and large marine creatures.
C. Its remote location away from the main islands.
D. Its attraction to both snorkelers and divers.
23. Which place is suitable for both beginners and advanced divers
A. Aldabra Atoll. B. Ennerdale Wreck.
C. Fisherman’s Cove Reef. D. Baie Ternay Marine Park.
B
It’s difficult to hope sometimes but there are still a few instances telling us that something better awaits us whether we choose to hold on to it or not. Annie, a 19-year-old black Labrador, was given around a month to live when she was placed for adoption in June 2022. Annie’s former owner had given up hope and sent her to a shelter house in Texas because she wouldn’t eat or drink.
Once Siler, 31, discovered Annie’s photo, she knew she had to help. Instead of a month or two, Annie was adopted by Siler and her roommate, Lisa, for an entire year. Siler knew what it took to care for an elderly dog because she had recently lost her own dog, whom she had since college. Siler shared, “I felt mentally and emotionally prepared to take on a dog that wasn’t going to have long.” Siler described Annie as an easygoing dog. Her favorite pastimes included opening mail and sitting outside, watching people and cars pass by, earning her the nickname “nosy neighbour.”
“People kept telling us she was having so much fun and enjoying life and that kept her going, and I hope that was the case. Annie lived almost exactly a year after being adopted by Siler and Lisa. Annie had the life we pray every senior dog we rescue gets to experience. Annie didn’t just live out this past year, she flowered. Annie had an ill stomach. Surgical operation was her only option and that was never something we would put Annie through. Collectively, we made the hardest decision for us but kindest for Annie.” Siler kept in her diary.
“I can’t help but think that Annie would be so proud. She was one special dog whose story will live on through those who adopt seniors. She left a giant, giant hole in my heart … but times, where everyone who loved her can come together in her honor, will help start mending my broken heart.” Siler wrote in her post.
24. Why was Annie placed for adoption in June 2022
A. Because she was too old for her owner to care for.
B. Because her owner had given up hope for her refusal to eat or drink.
C. Because Annie’s owner was moving and couldn’t take her along.
D. Because she had a medical condition that required extensive care.
25. What motivated Siler to adopt Annie
A. Siler wanted a guard dog for her house.
B. Siler’s roommate insisted on adopting a dog.
C. Siler was an advocate for senior dog adoption.
D. Siler sought company after losing her previous dog.
26. What did people say about Annie’s life after adoption
A. She experienced enormous joy. B. She was miserable and lonely.
C. She was constantly sick and in pain. D. She didn’t interact with people or other dogs.
27. What did Siler hope for in terms of Annie’s story
A. Annie’s story would be forgotten easily.
B. Annie’s story would encourage seniors to hunt.
C. Annie’s story would inspire senior dogs adoption.
D. Annie’s story would only be remembered for its sadness.
C
On September 7, 1991, the costliest hailstorm (雹暴) in Canadian history hit Calgary’s southern suburbs. As a result, since 1996 a group of insurance companies have spent about $2 million per year on the Alberta Hail Suppression Project. Airplanes seed threatening storm cells with a chemical to make small ice crystals fall as rain before they can grow into dangerous hailstones. But farmers in east-central Alberta — downwind of the hail project flights — worry that precious moisture (水分) is being stolen from their thirsty land by the cloud seeding.
Norman Stienwand, who farms in that area, has been addressing public meetings on this issue for years “Basically, the provincial government is letting the insurance companies protect the Calgary-Edmonton urban area from hail,” Mr. Stienwand says, “but they’re increasing drought risk as far east as Saskatchewan.”
The Alberta hail project is managed by Terry Krauss, a cloud physicist who works for Weather Modification Inc. of Fargo, North Dakota. “We affect only a very small percentage of the total moisture in the air, so we cannot be causing drought.” Dr. Krauss says. “In fact, we may be helping increase the moisture downwind by creating wetter ground.”
One doubter about the safety of cloud seeding is Chuck Doswell, a research scientist who just retired from the University of Oklahoma. “In 1999, I personally saw significant tornadoes (龙卷风) form from a seeded storm cell in Kansas,” Dr. Doswell says. “Does cloud seeding create killer storms or reduce moisture downwind No one really knows, of course, but the seeding goes on.”
Given the degree of doubt, Mr. Stienwand suggests, “it would be wise to stop cloud seeding.” In practice, doubt has had the opposite effect. Due to the lack of scientific proof concerning their impacts, no one has succeeded in winning a lawsuit against cloud-seeding companies. Hence, private climate engineering can proceed in relative legal safety.
28. What does the project aim to do
A. Conserve moisture in the soil. B. Prevent the formation of hailstones.
C. Forecast disastrous hailstorms. D. Investigate chemical use in farming.
29. Who are opposed to the project
A. Farmers in east-central Alberta. B. Managers of insurance companies.
C. Provincial government officials. D. Residents of Calgary and Edmonton
30. Why does Dr. Doswell mention the tornadoes he saw in 1999
A. To compare different kinds of seeding methods.
B. To illustrate the development of big hailstorms.
C. To indicate a possible danger of cloud seeding.
D. To show the link between storms and moisture.
31. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Scientific studies have proved Stienwand right.
B. Private climate engineering is illegal in Canada.
C. The doubt about cloud seeding has disappeared.
D. Cloud-seeding companies will continue to exist.
D
Want to know what is coming soon to a cinema near you Probably not a 1.5-hour-long movie, as in the old days. On October 20th comes Killers of the Flower Moon. At nearly three and a half hours, its length is nearly double that of the average film last year. Even movie fans struggle to concentrate for that long and some viewers even nod off. Afterwards there is a mad dash for the toilets. When does watching a film become such a slog
The Economist analyzed over 100,000 feature films released internationally since the 1930s, the start of Hollywood’s golden age, using data from IMDB, a movie database. The average length of productions rose by around 24%, from one hour and 21 minutes in the 1930s to one hour and 47 minutes in 2022. For the ten most-popular titles, the average length grew to around two and a half hours in 2022, nearly 50% higher than in the 1930s.
One driver of this trend is that studios want to squeeze the most out of their costly intellectual property (知识产权), but they are competing with streaming platforms for eyeballs. The hope is that a spectacular, drawn-out “event” movie will draw audiences away from the small screen and into cinemas. This approach has often paid off: Avengers: Endgame Marvel’s three-hour superhero masterpieces was the highest-grossing (票房最高的) film in 2019. Last year long movies series made up most of the highest-grossing films in America.
Another explanation for longer films has to do with directors’ growing influence. Who would dare tell the likes of Mr. Nolan to cut out his masterpieces Moreover, streaming platforms, which do not have to worry as much about the length because viewers can pause whenever they like, may attract big names by promising them sufficient fund and creative flix funded and released three-hour The Irishman in 2019, a film that would have benefited from a decisive editor, Irish or otherwise.
32. The underlined part “a slog” in paragraph 1 refers to a(n) _______.
A. pleasure. B. effort.
C. conflict. D. feast.
33. What can be inferred from paragraph 2
A. The average length affects the popularity of films.
B. Great advances have been made in film industry.
C. Hollywood starts a golden age of feature films.
D. The average duration of movies has stretched.
34. What sets the trend of longer movies
A. Competition for the target audience. B. Thirst for more classic productions.
C. Influence of streaming platforms. D. Preference for decisive editors.
35. What is probably the best title for the passage
A. Movie Enthusiasts. B. Movie Marathons.
C. Movie Production. D. Movie Influence.
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。
Pursue Your Dreams Today, Not Tomorrow
Have you caught yourself daydreaming about your dreams We often postpone our dreams, trapped in a cycle of delay. But why wait 36 You don’t have to take a huge, life-changing step. You can take minute steps toward a brighter future. And start right now.
37 If you never try, you’re going to be weighed down by your regrets. You’re always going to wonder how your life would have turned out if you actually took a chance on yourself. Don’t let your future self be disappointed by your present self.
It doesn’t matter how old you are or how many people have warned you that you’re never going to succeed. Even the most successful people have had their hesitations about whether they had what it took to make it in their field. 38 Embrace a mindset of determination, knowing that success is within your reach.
At the end of the day, you need to carve out a path for yourself that will lead to the most satisfaction. If you allow your fear to get the best of you, you’re never going to forgive yourself.
39 It’s what you would encourage your friends to do, so why aren’t you giving yourself that same push Sometimes, following your passion means spending a lot of your time each day. It may require making slight adjustments to your schedule, but you don’t have to sacrifice everything to follow your hearts. Try to strike a balance between your current life and your dreams. 40
Pursue your dreams now, even though that means you might need to break out of your comfort zone, and even though it means entering the unknown.
A. Ask yourself what would be worse.
B. Starting small is completely acceptable.
C. You owe it to yourself to go after your dreams.
D. New opportunities may lead to personal growth.
E. If things go well, you can gradually make further shifts.
F. You need to move past your insecurities and explore your full potential.
G. Hard as it is, it’s crucial to wave off the doubts in the back of your mind.
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。
I found a wonderful picture of Maolan karst cones online and presented it to the innkeeper. “You can’t go there,” the innkeeper 41 me.“The viewing platform has been closed due to
42 that too many visitors could cause geological damage.”
Despite our disappointment, we 43 an alternative: a seven-hour hike through the “funnel forest”. Initially, we were 44 to run the risk. However, I had 45 the tourism motto in the nature reserve: “If you don’t do it now, you won’t do it in your lifetime.” Three of our group 46 decided to venture into the forest. The innkeeper responded with a knowing
47 : “Great. Bear Grylls went there.”
The next morning, we set off with a local 48 . Rain came and went three times, and before I actually 49 to climb over the first mountain, I had already got wet to the skin. I was a walking 50 of mud and water.
Our guide, in his 50s, behaved like a botanist, introducing the locally specific plants to us, but I was hardly in the 51 . Every step sank into the muddy, sucking ground. Every log or rock in front of us was a physical 52 . “One can never reach those places without strong willpower,” I murmured, reciting that millennium-old 53 , over and over again.
Sinkholes and entrances to underground rivers kept popping up along our 54 . Thinking of them leading to an unknown world, I began to 55 the road that I can control even more.
Wandering in a green chaos without any obvious landmarks is also breathtaking.
41. A. answered B. told C. followed D. favored
42. A. news B. matters C. concerns D. conclusions
43. A. worked out B. took in C. set down D. ruled out
44. A. unwilling B. surprised C. calm D. inspired
45. A. forgotten B. promoted C. interpreted D. noticed
46. A. shortly B. lately C. eventually D. suddenly
47. A. taste B. tone C. smile D. sigh
48. A. botanist B. keeper C. farmer D. guide
49. A. managed B. decided C. planned D. agreed
50. A. visitor B. mixture C. log D. stranger
51. A. eagerness B. mood C. humor D. pity
52. A. contact B. energy C. activity D. challenge
53. A. prediction B. line C. deal D. secret
54. A. route B. landmark C. platform D. rock
55. A. guarantee B. ignore C. doubt D. appreciate
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。
Huazhao Festival has remained silent for centuries. However, the traditional festival closely
56 (connect) with spring is coming back to life because of people’s intense enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture and a rising need for seasonal sightseeing tours.
Huazhao Festival 57 (say) to be celebrated as the birthday of the flower goddess in every second month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Its origin can date 58 the period before the Qin Dynasty and was 59 (official) set as a festival during the Sui and Tang dynasties. During the Tang Dynasty, the festival 60 (fall) on the 15th day of the second lunar month. It was one of the three nationwide celebrations back then. The other two were Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.
However, the timing of the festival varies between regions, because of the difference in when flowering begins. As 61 result, many parts of the country took turns 62 (launch) their celebrations as if presenting a feast for the eyes in relays.
Despite various highlights, the celebrations across different regions shared the features of hanfu 63 flower appreciation. The festival also plays a key role in boosting shopping and caters to spending in nearby areas.
Its renaissance (复兴) reflects the change in young people’s aesthetic orientation (审美取向), emotional needs and consumption preferences, and indicates their 64 (recognize) of excellent traditional Chinese culture. Behind that is the 65 (grow) cultural confidence among young people.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
你校英语广播站正在进行以“Take care of the campus — start from me”为题的征稿活动。请你写一篇英语短文投稿，内容包括：
你为爱护校园所做的事；
号召更多的人关爱校园。
注意：
写作词数应为80左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Take care of the campus — start from me
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。
Eva spent the first week of high school trying to keep her head above water. One of the major headaches for her was finding her way in the huge school building. It was a six-story building. On each floor, hallways stretched in four directions, leading to classrooms, laboratories, and teachers’ offices. Somewhere in the building, there was also a library, a cafeteria, and a gym.
Having a poor sense of direction, Eva found it impossible to get around in such a huge building. All the different hallways and rooms were too much to think about, let alone commit to memory. She decided that she would memorize where her classes were and then pretend that the rest of the place didn’t exist.
In her first PE class, Eva was shocked when Coach Pitt announced that everyone had to run one mile around the track outside. She searched the faces of her classmates for signs of panic. There was nothing she feared more than having to run a whole mile. To Eva, “a mile” was used to describe long distances. It was ten miles from her home to her grandfather’s, and that always seemed like a long way, even in a car!
When Coach Pitt blew his whistle (哨子), Eva figured she would be left in the dust. However, while some of her classmates edged ahead, others actually fell behind. “It’s just the beginning,” she thought. “I’ll come in last for sure.”
Soon Eva began to breathe hard, with her heart pounding and legs shaking. Feeling desperate, Eva started using a mind trick on herself. She stopped thinking about the word “mile”. Instead, she focused on reaching the shadow cast on the track by an oak tree up ahead. Then she concentrated on jogging to the spot where the track curved (拐弯). After that, she tried to see if she could complete her first lap. One lap turned into two, then three, then four.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右。
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: When Coach Pitt said “Nice work!” to her at the finish line, Eva was surprised. Paragraph 2: Eva decided to use the same trick to deal with the school building.

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