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2024年高考英语第三次模拟考试
高三英语
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡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）
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。
1．Who did the woman go hiking with
A．Her classmate. B．Her cousin. C．Her parents.
2．What are the speakers most likely to do
A．Have a drink. B．Do an experiment. C．Draw a picture.
3．Which city is next on the man’s list
A．Sicily. B．Rome. C．Florence.
4．Where are probably the speakers
A．In the library. B．In the bookstore. C．At the police station.
5．How is the weather now
A．Hot. B．Warm. C．Freezing.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
【听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。】
6．What is the man doing
A．Taking a road test. B．Directing the traffic. C．Teaching the woman to drive.
7．How will the man probably feel at last
A．Excited. B．Nervous. C．Disappointed.
【听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。】
8．Whose birthday was it yesterday
A．Mary’s. B．Jane’s. C．Mary’s sister’s.
9．Why does Mary look tired
A．She stayed up typing a paper.
B．She had the party for a whole night.
C．She was too nervous to sleep last night.
【听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。】
10．How will the woman go to the museum
A．By bus. B．By taxi. C．On foot.
11．How long will the woman spend on the big street
A．About 15 minutes. B．About 30 minutes. C．About 50 minutes.
12．Where are the speakers now
A．In a park. B．In the U.S. Embassy. C．At a hotel.
【听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。】
13．What is the best way to stop wasting food according to the woman
A．Store all the food in the fridge.
B．Choose a suitable supermarket.
C．Work out a plan before buying.
14．What does the woman suggest the man do when dining out
A．Pick a cheap café.
B．Bring leftover food home.
C．Eat with reusable containers.
15．What does the woman think of the food which has just passed “best-by” date
A．It should be thrown away.
B．It is safe and can be consumed.
C．It has not passed its peak quality.
16．What do the speakers mainly talk about
A．How to reduce food waste.
B．How to spend less on living.
C．How to treat out-of-date food.
【听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。】
17．How often does the Youth of the Year program take place
A．Once a year. B．Twice a year. C．Once every two years.
18．Why is the Youth of the Impact Award arranged
A．To welcome new members to a club.
B．To inspire members’ excellent leadership skills.
C．To praise the most talented high school students.
19．When will the event end
A．At about 7: 30 pm. B．At about 6: 30 pm. C．At about 5: 30 pm.
20．What is the speaker doing
A．Introducing an organization. B．Appealing for support. C．Advertising an event.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30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
Take a journey for the week, laughing all the way.
Holiday Express 2023 –2024
At the New York Historical Society, Manhattan
Certain trains are especially good at transporting children to heights of joy. This year’s exhibition annual “Holiday Express”, drawn from the Jerni Collection, shows model electric trains and a self-guided treasure hunt. The show is included in museum admission starting at $6 and is free to children under 5.
Advent Carolandar
At Joe’s Pub, Manhattan
Joel Waggoner and Julia Mattison have come out with their holiday comedy performances every December. This year, Joel played the role of Tom — the pianist in the third season of Hulu’s “Advent Carolandar”, while Mattison wrote the music and lines for the coming theatre adaptation of the 1992 film “Sunshine Becomes Her”. Tickets to the shows at Joe’s Pub, which are at 7:30 pm and 9 pm, are at $45 and up at publictheater.org.
Rock & Pop
At City Winery, Manhattan
As a singer and songwriter in New York, Suzanne Vega frequents large stages around the world, but her hometown roots remain strong. This year she’s home for the holidays with “An Evening of New York Songs and Stories” at City Winery that begins at 8 pm. Tickets start at $70 on citywinery.com .
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
At the Redstone Theatre, Queens
Small children can see an adaptation of O’Henry’s famous holiday story — “The Gift of the Magie”, in “Christmas Eve on Sesame Street”. It’s a 1978 television special that the Redstone Theatre is showing in honor of the 45th anniversary of the production’s original broadcast. “Christmas Eve” is starred by former “Sesame Street” actors like Bob McGrath. Screening tickets start at $9.
21．Where can one go for a comedy performance
A．Joe’s Pub. B．The Redstone Theatre.
C．City Winery. D．The New York Historical Society.
22．Who works as a singer and songwriter
A．Joel Waggoner. B．Bob McGrath.
C．Suzanne Vega. D．Julia Mattison.
23．What is “Christmas Eve on Sesame Street”
A．It’s an original product for radio broadcast. B．It’s about the anniversary of an acting career.
C．It’s a play about self-guided treasure hunt. D．It’s an adaptation of a famous holiday story.
B
The world’s nations have promised to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees over pre-industrial levels, which involves shutting down fossil fuel extraction (化石燃料开采) as quickly as possible. But despite this promise, first reached six years ago during the Paris Climate Accords, the fossil-fuel producing nations are on track to extract more than twice as much coal, oil and natural gas as would be permissible under this plan, a new United Nations report says.
To have a chance of limiting temperature increases to 1.5 degrees, production of coal needs to drop by 11% every year between 2020 and 2030. while production of oil and gas needs to drop by 4% and 3%, respectively, the report finds. Instead, production of oil and gas is set to increase, while coal production is projected to drop slightly.
The so-called production gap, the difference between countries’ climate promises and their fossil fuel production plans — hasn’t changed since the United Nations first examined it in 2019, indicating that international climate accords are still closer to theoretical promises than detailed plans.
The report looks at fossil fuel production in 15 countries — including Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, the U.S. and the United Kingdom — hat are collectively responsible for three-quarters of the world’s fossil fuel production. Most of these countries have promised to reach zero emissions by mid-century, but they are planning to increase their fossil fuel extraction until at least 2030.
So far, climate efforts from major fossil fuel extractors, including industry, have “focused on extracting fossil fuels in less-polluting ways, not on winding down production levels in line with climate goals,” the report says. While these efforts, such as developing carbon-capture (碳捕捉) technology and reducing methane leaks (甲烷泄露) are important. they fall far short of the changes science demands if global temperatures are to stay at a livable level.
To close that gap, the report urges governments to make realistic plans for winding down fossil fuel extraction, starting with state-owned companies, which arc responsible for more than half the world’s extraction of such fuels.
24．What does the new United Nations report say
A．Climate promises are being made worldwide.
B．Fossil fuels arc being extracted in large quantities.
C．Global temperature will soon increase by 1.5 degrees.
D．Production of coal will drop sharply in the next decade.
25．Why are the figures mentioned in paragraph 2
A．To imply an energy crisis.
B．To show the efforts made by now.
C．To indicate how to close the production gap.
D．To stress the goal of the Paris Climate Accords.
26．What can we say about most of the 15 countries
A．They will achieve zero emissions by 2030.
B．They think little of carbon-capture technology.
C．They should turn to the United Nations for help.
D．They are on the way to breaking their promises.
27．Which should act first to bring us towards a livable climate future
A．Coal mines owned by the government.
B．Gas stations run by private companies.
C．Power plants owned by the government.
D．Car factories run by private companies.
C
A growing number of under-35s in England are discovering the joys of going to or selling at craft (手艺) fairs and makers’ markets. A 2019 report found that 34% of those who buy hand-made items prefer markets and festival s to galleries or online purchases. The current craft revival (复苏) started through TV and the internet, but now it’s also about face-to-face sales and experiences. When product designer Ben Watson went to his first-ever craft fair in October, he didn’t have great expectations. “I thought there would be retirement-age couples hanging around but found the huge variety of attendees, most of whom engaged with makers throughout the day,” he says.
Nicky Dewar, director at the Crafts Council, says that what we consider as craft has widened, which has brought in an increase in shoppers under 35 buying craft. They also prefer to buy in markets rather than online. There’s something lovely about seeing markets pop up in so many different spaces. They’re important for emerging businesses and a big step for traders.
Sinead Koehler, founder of Crafty Fox Market, says there’s been an explosion of specialist markets all over the country. The festive market provides a platform to showcase unique handcrafted gifts and decorations. The common spread of markets doesn’t find universal approval, though. Koehler says that many craftspeople are aware of markets: “There can be a wide range of possibilities at these events. Quality can vary.”
Involved in selling and running markets since 2015, Sinead O’Connor confirms there has been an increased interest in craft, but she warns traders against selling items that are sourced rather than made by the seller at markets. “I find it encouraging that a lot of customers mentioned they liked my crafts. The feeling I get is that people really like something that can’t be bought from Amazon,” she says.
28．What did the 2019 report find about one-third of craft buyers
A．They turn online for a good deal.
B．They use sources from television.
C．They favor face-to-face purchases.
D．They show less interest in crafts.
29．What are craftspeople worried about according to Sinead Koehler
A．People don’t have a correct understanding of craft.
B．The qualities of the items in the markets differ a lot.
C．There’s a lack of well qualified crafts in the markets.
D．The online craft businesses are a threat to galleries.
30．Why does Sinead O’Connor feel encouraged
A．Many consumers appreciate her items.
B．She’s careful about the items sold.
C．She enjoy s a boom in business.
D．Her customers are critical.
31．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Online Purchase Becomes Outdated
B．Buyers Create Interest in Making Craft
C．Shopping in Stores Is Making a Return
D．The Magic of Hand-Made Craft Is Back
D
As awareness of climate change grows, so does the desire to do something about it. But the scale of the problems it causes—from wildfires to melting glaciers to droughts—can seem utterly overwhelming. It can be hard to make a connection between our everyday lives and the survival of polar bears, let alone how we as individuals can help turn the situation around.
One way to gain a quantifiable understanding of the impacts of our actions, for good and bad, is through what is known as a carbon footprint. But while the concept is gaining traction, it is not always fully understood. According to Mike Berners-Lee, a professor at Lancaster University in the UK and author of The Carbon Footprint of Everything, it is “the sum total of all the greenhouse gas emissions that had to take place in order for a product to be produced or for an activity to take place.”
What steps a person can take to reduce their personal footprint the most of course depends on the kind of lifestyle they presently live, and the same actions are not equally effective for everyone. Berners-Lee notes that, “for some people, flying may be 10 percent of their footprint, for some people it’s zero, and for some it’s such a huge number that it should be the only thing they should be thinking about.”
It isn’t easy to calculate a carbon footprint and it has been claimed that the earliest such calculator appeared in 2004 as part of the “Beyond Petroleum” campaign of oil giant BP—a fact that causes some observers to criticize the pressure to reduce personal carbon footprints as a “sham” to “promote the slant that climate change is not the fault of an oil giant, but that of individuals.”
“I would say personal carbon footprint calculators are a useful tool to assess the impact of your immediate actions.” Berners-Lee says. “But what’s much more important than your personal carbon footprint is your climate shadow, which aims to paint a picture of the full sum of one’s choices and the impact they have on the planet. For example, how you vote, where you work, how you invest your money, and how much you talk about climate change.
32．What does the underlined word “traction” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．attention B．insight C．control D．power
33．How does Berners-Lee explain his opinion according to paragraph 3
A．By presenting a fact B．By making a comparison
C．By clarifying a concept D．By giving suggestions
34．What is the observers’ attitude to the “Beyond Petroleum” campaign of oil giant BP
A．unclear B．favorable C．indifferent D．disapproving
35．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Tools are more important than choices.
B．Only individuals are responsible for climate change.
C．Climate shadow covers a broad range of actions.
D．Calculating carbon footprint is the most effective.
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10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。
Some of the oldest living things on our remarkable planet are trees. The record holders are bristlecone pines (狐尾松) of the western United States, quite a few of which are known to be more than 3,000 years old. One individual, discovered in 2012, is estimated to be more than 5,060 years old, making it the oldest known non-clonal tree in the world! 36 : individuals across a number of other tree species have also been around for thousands of years.
So, how do trees survive for thousands of years 37 . Undoubtedly, part of the answer lies in luck. Ancient trees have obviously not submitted to deadly diseases, pests, fires, droughts, windstorms, landslides, or the human axe in the centuries and centuries that they have quietly endured.
The other part of the answer has to do with how trees age. In fact, there is quite a debate about whether ancient trees can be considered “immortal (永生的)”. That is, will such trees ever die if they are not killed by an outside force We may never know the answer to that, but, at the very least, 38 . While cell death is an important factor in the aging of humans and other animals, one study found little evidence of cell death in the ginkgo tree vascular cambium (银杏树维管形成层). In addition, a study of bristlecone pine pollen (花粉) found no significant increase in mutation (变异) rates with age, which is another factor associated with animal aging. 39 .
Older trees benefit greatly from having bodies made mostly of dead woody tissue. In fact, an old tree might be as much as 95 percent dead tissue! Given that it isn’t alive, wood does not require metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity to maintain it, 40 .
A．so an old tree doesn’t really need to do much to keep living
B．This is a question that has something to do with the good luck of trees
C．However, bristlecones are certainly not alone in terms of the oldest creatures
D．This is a fascinating question for biologists that does not yet have a settled answer
E．What’s more, some ancient trees have superior chemical defenses against pests and diseases
F．which means that trees can survive everywhere without being limited by external and internal conditions
G．we know that ancient trees age in ways that are dramatically different from the ways that most animals and even other plants age
第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分45分)
第一节(共20小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分30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。
Lisa was a teacher of my two sons. In 2000, she 41 to teach my elder son, Bob, who had difficulty in writing and reading. It took Lisa much patience to 42 Bob. With her special education, Bob 43 in his class and was finally admitted to a Chinese university with excellent grades. I 44 believed it was Lisa’s special teaching style that made Bob finally 45 out. Years later, my complete 46 was confirmed again.
Luckily, my younger son, Mike, also studied in Lisa’s class. Lisa made a bigger 47 on him. “Every student is unique, so 48 teaching is the key,” she said. “Every man has his price.” Because she was aware of her students’ 49 , she designed multiple schemes to guide the children.
Mike’s grades had fallen behind other students. It was a challenge for Lisa to teach him whose grades were at the 50 of the class. Lisa learned Mike had a(n) 51 personality. He liked meeting friends, loved chatting with them and enjoyed their 52 . It was because he often stayed with others that he didn’t have enough time to focus on his 53 . Lisa not only taught Mike to 54 life and learning but also 55 time — most for study and some for fun. She even invited Mike’s best friend to learn together with him and 56 them after school. Eventually, they significantly raised their scores. However, Lisa reminded me that it wasn’t the scores but the 57 that mattered. She couldn’t be more proud of my son’s stepping 58 .
In terms of child education, Lisa is a(n) 59 example to all. Although Mike has graduated, I can’t be more 60 . I really want to say to her again, “Thanks.”
41．A．forgot B．began C．failed D．refused
42．A．send B．protect C．instruct D．accommodate
43．A．got ahead B．called back C．turned up D．looked around
44．A．doubtfully B．slightly C．rarely D．firmly
45．A．drop B．stand C．burst D．go
46．A．trust B．change C．silence D．disagreement
47．A．mistake B．decision C．impact D．comment
48．A．free B．conventional C．changeless D．individualized
49．A．differences B．secrets C．habits D．looks
50．A．beginning B．level C．bottom D．top
51．A．selfish B．awful C．quiet D．outgoing
52．A．praise B．company C．victories D．meals
53．A．needs B．contacts C．study D．housework
54．A．balance B．start C．investigate D．prepare
55．A．memorize B．plan C．record D．display
56．A．tutored B．amused C．criticized D．trapped
57．A．speech B．sympathy C．relationship D．progress
58．A．punctually B．occasionally C．forward D．first
59．A．false B．humble C．abstract D．awesome
60．A．regretful B．grateful C．anxious D．curious
第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant, located in Rongcheng, Shandong Province, has officially begun commercial operations following 61 successful 168-hour trial, as announced by the National Energy Administration (NEA). This marks a significant milestone as it is the world's first fourth-generation (4G) nuclear power plant, utilizing high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor (HTGR) technology.
The plant, which boasts China's fully independent intellectual property rights, showcases the nation's prowess in 4G nuclear power technology. According to Zhang Zuoyi, the chief designer of the project, the HTGR is designed to be inherently safe, even in the absence of cooling capabilities and without any intervention 62 (measure). This ensures 63 accidents such as reactor core meltdowns or radioactive material releases are prevented.
In comparison to other renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro, nuclear power stands out for its stability and cost-effectiveness, as 64 (highlight) by Lin Boqiang, the director of the China Center for Energy Economics Research at Xiamen University. This makes it a viable option for China to achieve its carbon emission 65 (reduce) goals.
The construction of the 200,000-kilowatt plant, which 66 (start) in December 2012, was a collaborative effort between China Huaneng Group Co, Tsinghua University, and China National Nuclear Corp. It was first connected to the power grid in December 2021, marking a significant step forward in the development of nuclear power technology.
The success of the plant is attributed to the collaborative efforts of over 500 companies across the industry chain, including design, research and development, construction, component manufacturing, and operations management. With a localization rate of equipment exceeding 90%, this achievement underscores China's commitment to foster innovation and technological advancement.
Based on this project, China Huaneng Group Co and Tsinghua University have jointly developed six core technologies, nurtured a talented team of experts, and formed a reproducible operation mechanism with independent intellectual property rights. This not only demonstrates China's capabilities in nuclear power development but also 67 (pave) the way for future collaboration and innovation in the field.
As China continues its efforts to achieve carbon emission reduction goals, the installed capacity of renewable energy power generation nationwide has reached a new high. By the end of October, it had exceeded 1.4 billion kilowatts, 68 (reach) 1.404 billion kilowatts, representing a year-on-year increase of 20.8%. This significant growth accounts for 69 (approximate) 49.9% of the country's total installed capacity of power generation, further underscoring the importance of renewable energy in China's energy mix.
With the successful commercial operation of the Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant, China has once again proven 70 (it) leadership in the global energy landscape and its commitment to sustainable development.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分35分)
第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Mary is one of my classmate, who I admire very much. She is cheerful but friendly, keeping smiling at others. That impresses me most is her sweet voice. The sound of her singing is as a waterfall on a mountain, flowed effortlessly and leaving a sense of calm. She is very focused when singing. Much of us usually hear her to sing songs after class. She always active participates in local music contests. So far, she won two prizes in our city. She also teaches us to sing. As a result, influencing by her, more and more students in our class like to sing.
第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)
假定你是李华，你校将以“保护野生动物”为主题，举办英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.野生动物的现状；
2.保护野生动物的重要性；
3.保护野生动物的措施。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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高三英语
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡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）
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。
1．Who did the woman go hiking with
A．Her classmate. B．Her cousin. C．Her parents.
【答案】A
【原文】M: What did you do last weekend
W: I went hiking in the countryside.
M: Did you go with your parents
W: No, I planned to go with my cousin, but I went with my classmate at last.
2．What are the speakers most likely to do
A．Have a drink. B．Do an experiment. C．Draw a picture.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Hey, Emma. Can you hand me the alcohol lamp
W: Just one moment. I need to use it for another 2 minutes.
M: I will wait till you are finished and let’s work together.
3．Which city is next on the man’s list
A．Sicily. B．Rome. C．Florence.
【答案】A
【原文】W: You must like Italy. You always seem to be going there on holidays.
M: There’s so much to see. I went to Rome two years ago, Florence last year and Venice this year. I plan to go to Sicily next year.
4．Where are probably the speakers
A．In the library. B．In the bookstore. C．At the police station.
【答案】A
【原文】M: These books should have been returned last Friday.
W: I’m sorry I forgot. Can I renew them
M: Yes. But before that, you have to pay a fine.
5．How is the weather now
A．Hot. B．Warm. C．Freezing.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Come on, keep climbing! This is the best exercise you’ll get all winter.
W: My face hurts and I can’t stop trembling.
M: If we pick up the pace, you’ll warm up.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
【听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。】
6．What is the man doing
A．Taking a road test. B．Directing the traffic. C．Teaching the woman to drive.
7．How will the man probably feel at last
A．Excited. B．Nervous. C．Disappointed.
【答案】6．A 7．C
【原文】W: Watch out. You’re too close to the vehicle in front of us.
M: Oh, yeah. I’m just too excited.
W: Okay. Now carefully, turn right here, and wait, WAIT… STOP!! You almost hit that man. How in the world did you pass the written test anyway
M: Oh. Sorry about that. It won’t happen again.
W: Look, Mr. Smith. Could you do me a favor When you come back to take the test again, plan on coming on Friday.
M: Why
W: It’s my day off.
【听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。】
8．Whose birthday was it yesterday
A．Mary’s. B．Jane’s. C．Mary’s sister’s.
9．Why does Mary look tired
A．She stayed up typing a paper.
B．She had the party for a whole night.
C．She was too nervous to sleep last night.
【答案】8．B 9．A
【原文】M: Are you feeling all right, Mary You look pretty tired.
W: My sister and I had a birthday party for Jane last night. After that I was busy with another thing. I didn’t get much sleep.
M: Where did you have the party and why were you so busy
W: It was in the classroom. Then, right after the party, I had to start typing a history paper that was due this morning. I was kind of nervous because the professor said he wouldn’t accept any late papers.
【听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。】
10．How will the woman go to the museum
A．By bus. B．By taxi. C．On foot.
11．How long will the woman spend on the big street
A．About 15 minutes. B．About 30 minutes. C．About 50 minutes.
12．Where are the speakers now
A．In a park. B．In the U.S. Embassy. C．At a hotel.
【答案】10．C 11．B 12．C
【原文】W: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the Nature Museum
M: It’s rather far. You can catch a taxi in front of the hotel.
W: The weather is so nice. Is it possible to walk there
M: It’s probably a 50-minute walk.
W: That sounds perfect. How do I get there
M: When you leave the hotel, turn left and go straight. Cross that big street and you’ll see a park. At the park, turn right, just past a bus stop.
W: OK. I saw that yesterday.
M: Then you go straight along that big street for about…oh, half an hour. That street ends where it meets a larger street.
W: Let’s see. I’d be going…north
M: Yes, ma’am. Go past the U.S. Embassy. That’s on your right. You’ll come to a post office. The museum is right behind it.
W: OK. Thank you very much.
【听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。】
13．What is the best way to stop wasting food according to the woman
A．Store all the food in the fridge.
B．Choose a suitable supermarket.
C．Work out a plan before buying.
14．What does the woman suggest the man do when dining out
A．Pick a cheap café.
B．Bring leftover food home.
C．Eat with reusable containers.
15．What does the woman think of the food which has just passed “best-by” date
A．It should be thrown away.
B．It is safe and can be consumed.
C．It has not passed its peak quality.
16．What do the speakers mainly talk about
A．How to reduce food waste.
B．How to spend less on living.
C．How to treat out-of-date food.
【答案】13．C 14．B 15．B 16．A
【原文】M: Much of the food I bought ended up in the trash, but there’s nothing I can do about it.
W: Of course you can do a lot about it. For one thing, you should plan ahead. Before heading to the supermarket, check what you already have at home and plan your menu for the week. It’s the key solution to the food waste problem.
M: I agree. I dine out a lot. Maybe that’s the reason why I spend so much on food.
W: When dining out, whether in a restaurant or a café, you could ask to take your leftovers home. You need a reusable food container, of course.
M: I see. And I find many foods have short shelf life. It gives me a headache.
W: You should remember that “best-by” dates don’t address food safety. They’re only there to indicate peak quality.
M: Really So I can still eat the food
W: I think so. But if a “use-by” date has passed, you should be careful and had better throw it away.
M: It’s complicated.
W: And how do you treat the fruits and vegetables that don’t look fresh
M: I throw them away.
W: Actually you can process them with salt or freeze them in the fridge. Both ways will give them another period of life.
M: I’ve wasted a lot.
W: No wonder you have spent so much on food.
【听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。】
17．How often does the Youth of the Year program take place
A．Once a year. B．Twice a year. C．Once every two years.
18．Why is the Youth of the Impact Award arranged
A．To welcome new members to a club.
B．To inspire members’ excellent leadership skills.
C．To praise the most talented high school students.
19．When will the event end
A．At about 7: 30 pm. B．At about 6: 30 pm. C．At about 5: 30 pm.
20．What is the speaker doing
A．Introducing an organization. B．Appealing for support. C．Advertising an event.
【答案】17．A 18．B 19．A 20．C
【原文】
M: Good morning, everyone. Our annual Youth of the Year program engages our high school members in a leadership education course. At the end of each year’s course an award called the Youth of the Impact Award is arranged. It honors and highlight s our most inspiring young people on the path to great futures, encouraging them to give full play to their leadership skills. The 2023Youth of the Impact Award Event is drawing near. It will be held at the Brix, 260 S. Washington St, Carpentersville, IL 60110 on December 24,2023. It is an evening not to be missed. At the event, our excellent members’ accomplishments and future goals will be shown and you can meet new people and enjoy delicious food. You’ll also see the winners of this year. The final winner will receive a $ 5,000 college scholarship, the member winning second place will receive$2,500, and the one winning third place will receive $1,000. The event will begin at 5:30 pm and last for about two hours. We will be waiting for your showing up.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30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
Take a journey for the week, laughing all the way.
Holiday Express 2023 –2024
At the New York Historical Society, Manhattan
Certain trains are especially good at transporting children to heights of joy. This year’s exhibition annual “Holiday Express”, drawn from the Jerni Collection, shows model electric trains and a self-guided treasure hunt. The show is included in museum admission starting at $6 and is free to children under 5.
Advent Carolandar
At Joe’s Pub, Manhattan
Joel Waggoner and Julia Mattison have come out with their holiday comedy performances every December. This year, Joel played the role of Tom — the pianist in the third season of Hulu’s “Advent Carolandar”, while Mattison wrote the music and lines for the coming theatre adaptation of the 1992 film “Sunshine Becomes Her”. Tickets to the shows at Joe’s Pub, which are at 7:30 pm and 9 pm, are at $45 and up at publictheater.org.
Rock & Pop
At City Winery, Manhattan
As a singer and songwriter in New York, Suzanne Vega frequents large stages around the world, but her hometown roots remain strong. This year she’s home for the holidays with “An Evening of New York Songs and Stories” at City Winery that begins at 8 pm. Tickets start at $70 on citywinery.com .
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
At the Redstone Theatre, Queens
Small children can see an adaptation of O’Henry’s famous holiday story — “The Gift of the Magie”, in “Christmas Eve on Sesame Street”. It’s a 1978 television special that the Redstone Theatre is showing in honor of the 45th anniversary of the production’s original broadcast. “Christmas Eve” is starred by former “Sesame Street” actors like Bob McGrath. Screening tickets start at $9.
21．Where can one go for a comedy performance
A．Joe’s Pub. B．The Redstone Theatre.
C．City Winery. D．The New York Historical Society.
22．Who works as a singer and songwriter
A．Joel Waggoner. B．Bob McGrath.
C．Suzanne Vega. D．Julia Mattison.
23．What is “Christmas Eve on Sesame Street”
A．It’s an original product for radio broadcast. B．It’s about the anniversary of an acting career.
C．It’s a play about self-guided treasure hunt. D．It’s an adaptation of a famous holiday story.
【答案】21．A 22．C 23．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一周旅行的地点和具体路线等细节。
21．细节理解题。由文章Advent Carolandar部分中“Joel Waggoner and Julia Mattison have come out with their holiday comedy performances every December. (每年12月，乔尔·瓦格纳和朱莉娅·马蒂森都会上演他们的假日喜剧表演)”可知，在Joe’s Pub可以看喜剧表演。故选A。
22．细节理解题。由文章Rock & Pop部分中“As a singer and songwriter in New York, Suzanne Vega frequents large stages around the world, but her hometown roots remain strong. (作为纽约的一名歌手和词曲作者，Suzanne Vega经常在世界各地的大型舞台上演出，但她的家乡根基依然牢固)”可知，Suzanne Vega是歌手和词曲作者。故选C。
23．推理判断题。由文章Christmas Eve on Sesame Street部分中“Small children can see an adaptation of O’Henry’s famous holiday story — “The Gift of the Magie”, in “Christmas Eve on Sesame Street”. It’s a 1978 television special that the Redstone Theatre is showing in honor of the 45th anniversary of the production’s original broadcast. (在《芝麻街的平安夜》中，小孩子们可以看到改编自欧亨利著名的节日故事——《麦琪的礼物》。这是一部1978年的电视特别节目，红石剧院正在播放，以纪念这部作品最初播出45周年)”可推知，《芝麻街的平安夜》是根据一个著名的节日故事改编的。故选D。
B
The world’s nations have promised to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees over pre-industrial levels, which involves shutting down fossil fuel extraction (化石燃料开采) as quickly as possible. But despite this promise, first reached six years ago during the Paris Climate Accords, the fossil-fuel producing nations are on track to extract more than twice as much coal, oil and natural gas as would be permissible under this plan, a new United Nations report says.
To have a chance of limiting temperature increases to 1.5 degrees, production of coal needs to drop by 11% every year between 2020 and 2030. while production of oil and gas needs to drop by 4% and 3%, respectively, the report finds. Instead, production of oil and gas is set to increase, while coal production is projected to drop slightly.
The so-called production gap, the difference between countries’ climate promises and their fossil fuel production plans — hasn’t changed since the United Nations first examined it in 2019, indicating that international climate accords are still closer to theoretical promises than detailed plans.
The report looks at fossil fuel production in 15 countries — including Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, the U.S. and the United Kingdom — hat are collectively responsible for three-quarters of the world’s fossil fuel production. Most of these countries have promised to reach zero emissions by mid-century, but they are planning to increase their fossil fuel extraction until at least 2030.
So far, climate efforts from major fossil fuel extractors, including industry, have “focused on extracting fossil fuels in less-polluting ways, not on winding down production levels in line with climate goals,” the report says. While these efforts, such as developing carbon-capture (碳捕捉) technology and reducing methane leaks (甲烷泄露) are important. they fall far short of the changes science demands if global temperatures are to stay at a livable level.
To close that gap, the report urges governments to make realistic plans for winding down fossil fuel extraction, starting with state-owned companies, which arc responsible for more than half the world’s extraction of such fuels.
24．What does the new United Nations report say
A．Climate promises are being made worldwide.
B．Fossil fuels arc being extracted in large quantities.
C．Global temperature will soon increase by 1.5 degrees.
D．Production of coal will drop sharply in the next decade.
25．Why are the figures mentioned in paragraph 2
A．To imply an energy crisis.
B．To show the efforts made by now.
C．To indicate how to close the production gap.
D．To stress the goal of the Paris Climate Accords.
26．What can we say about most of the 15 countries
A．They will achieve zero emissions by 2030.
B．They think little of carbon-capture technology.
C．They should turn to the United Nations for help.
D．They are on the way to breaking their promises.
27．Which should act first to bring us towards a livable climate future
A．Coal mines owned by the government. B．Gas stations run by private companies.
C．Power plants owned by the government. D．Car factories run by private companies.
【答案】24．B 25．C 26．D 27．A
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了联合国的一份新报告称，化石燃料的开采量仍然很大。并介绍了如何缩小开采量，以便有机会将气温上升限制在1.5度以内。
24．推理判断题。由文章第一段中“But despite this promise, first reached six years ago during the Paris Climate Accords, the fossil-fuel producing nations are on track to extract more than twice as much coal, oil and natural gas as would be permissible under this plan, a new United Nations report says. (联合国的一份新报告称，尽管六年前《巴黎气候协定》首次做出了这一承诺，但化石燃料生产国的煤炭、石油和天然气开采量仍是该计划允许开采量的两倍多)”可推知，化石燃料正在被大量开采。故选B。
25．推理判断题。由文章第二段“To have a chance of limiting temperature increases to 1.5 degrees, production of coal needs to drop by 11%every year between 2020 and 2030. while production of oil and gas needs to drop by 4% and 3%, respectively, the report finds. Instead, production of oil and gas is set to increase, while coal production is projected to drop slightly. (为了有机会将气温上升限制在1.5度以内，煤炭产量需要在2020年至2030年间每年下降11%。报告发现，石油和天然气的产量需要分别下降4%和3%。相反，石油和天然气的产量将会增加，而煤炭产量预计将略有下降)”可推知，第2段提到这些数字是为了指出如何缩小生产的差距。故选C。
26．推理判断题。由文章第四段“The report looks at fossil fuel production in 15 countries — including Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, the U.S. and the United Kingdom — hat are collectively responsible for three-quarters of the world’s fossil fuel production. Most of these countries have promised to reach zero emissions by mid-century, but they are planning to increase their fossil fuel extraction until at least 2030.(该报告调查了15个国家的化石燃料产量，包括澳大利亚、巴西、加拿大、印度、美国和英国，这些国家的化石燃料产量占世界化石燃料产量的四分之三。这些国家大多承诺到本世纪中叶实现零排放，但它们计划至少在2030年之前增加化石燃料的开采)”可推知，这15个国家中的大多数正在违背诺言。故选D。
27．推理判断题。由文章最后一段“To close that gap, the report urges governments to make realistic plans for winding down fossil fuel extraction, starting with state-owned companies, which arc responsible for more than half the world’s extraction of such fuels. (为了缩小这一差距，报告敦促各国政府制定切实可行的计划，逐步减少化石燃料的开采，从国有企业开始，这些企业占全球化石燃料开采的一半以上)”可推知，政府所有的煤矿应该首先采取行动，将我们带向宜居的气候未来。故选A。
C
A growing number of under-35s in England are discovering the joys of going to or selling at craft (手艺) fairs and makers’ markets. A 2019 report found that 34% of those who buy hand-made items prefer markets and festival s to galleries or online purchases. The current craft revival (复苏) started through TV and the internet, but now it’s also about face-to-face sales and experiences. When product designer Ben Watson went to his first-ever craft fair in October, he didn’t have great expectations. “I thought there would be retirement-age couples hanging around but found the huge variety of attendees, most of whom engaged with makers throughout the day,” he says.
Nicky Dewar, director at the Crafts Council, says that what we consider as craft has widened, which has brought in an increase in shoppers under 35 buying craft. They also prefer to buy in markets rather than online. There’s something lovely about seeing markets pop up in so many different spaces. They’re important for emerging businesses and a big step for traders.
Sinead Koehler, founder of Crafty Fox Market, says there’s been an explosion of specialist markets all over the country. The festive market provides a platform to showcase unique handcrafted gifts and decorations. The common spread of markets doesn’t find universal approval, though. Koehler says that many craftspeople are aware of markets: “There can be a wide range of possibilities at these events. Quality can vary.”
Involved in selling and running markets since 2015, Sinead O’Connor confirms there has been an increased interest in craft, but she warns traders against selling items that are sourced rather than made by the seller at markets. “I find it encouraging that a lot of customers mentioned they liked my crafts. The feeling I get is that people really like something that can’t be bought from Amazon,” she says.
28．What did the 2019 report find about one-third of craft buyers
A．They turn online for a good deal. B．They use sources from television.
C．They favor face-to-face purchases. D．They show less interest in crafts.
29．What are craftspeople worried about according to Sinead Koehler
A．People don’t have a correct understanding of craft.
B．The qualities of the items in the markets differ a lot.
C．There’s a lack of well qualified crafts in the markets.
D．The online craft businesses are a threat to galleries.
30．Why does Sinead O’Connor feel encouraged
A．Many consumers appreciate her items. B．She’s careful about the items sold.
C．She enjoy s a boom in business. D．Her customers are critical.
31．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Online Purchase Becomes Outdated B．Buyers Create Interest in Making Craft
C．Shopping in Stores Is Making a Return D．The Magic of Hand-Made Craft Is Back
【答案】28．C 29．B 30．A 31．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了越来越多的人喜欢在市场购买手工艺品的原因、手工艺品市场的现状等。
28．细节理解题。由文章第一段中“A 2019 report found that 34% of those who buy hand-made items prefer markets and festival s to galleries or online purchases. (2019年的一份报告发现，34%购买手工制品的人更喜欢市场和节日，而不是画廊或网上购物)”可知，2019年的报告发现，约三分之一的工艺品买家喜欢面对面购买。故选C。
29．细节理解题。由文章第三段中“Koehler says that many craftspeople are aware of markets: “There can be a wide range of possibilities at these events. Quality can vary.” (Koehler说，许多手工艺人都意识到市场：“在这些活动中，可能会有很多可能性。质量参差不齐。”)”可知，工匠们担心市场上商品的质量差别很大。故选B。
30．细节理解题。由文章最后一段中“I find it encouraging that a lot of customers mentioned they liked my crafts. (很多顾客提到他们喜欢我的工艺品，这让我感到鼓舞)”可知，许多消费者欣赏Sinead O’Connor的商品，这让Sinead O’Connor感到鼓舞。故选A。
31．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“A growing number of under-35s in England are discovering the joys of going to or selling at craft fairs and makers’ markets. (在英国，越来越多的35岁以下的人发现了参加手工艺品博览会和制造商市场的乐趣。)”可知，文章主要介绍了越来越多的人喜欢在市场购买手工艺品的原因、手工艺品市场的现状等。由此可知，D选项“The Magic of Hand-Made Craft Is Back (手工工艺的魔力回来了)”适合作本文标题。故选D。
D
As awareness of climate change grows, so does the desire to do something about it. But the scale of the problems it causes—from wildfires to melting glaciers to droughts—can seem utterly overwhelming. It can be hard to make a connection between our everyday lives and the survival of polar bears, let alone how we as individuals can help turn the situation around.
One way to gain a quantifiable understanding of the impacts of our actions, for good and bad, is through what is known as a carbon footprint. But while the concept is gaining traction, it is not always fully understood. According to Mike Berners-Lee, a professor at Lancaster University in the UK and author of The Carbon Footprint of Everything, it is “the sum total of all the greenhouse gas emissions that had to take place in order for a product to be produced or for an activity to take place.”
What steps a person can take to reduce their personal footprint the most of course depends on the kind of lifestyle they presently live, and the same actions are not equally effective for everyone. Berners-Lee notes that, “for some people, flying may be 10 percent of their footprint, for some people it’s zero, and for some it’s such a huge number that it should be the only thing they should be thinking about.”
It isn’t easy to calculate a carbon footprint and it has been claimed that the earliest such calculator appeared in 2004 as part of the “Beyond Petroleum” campaign of oil giant BP—a fact that causes some observers to criticize the pressure to reduce personal carbon footprints as a “sham” to “promote the slant that climate change is not the fault of an oil giant, but that of individuals.”
“I would say personal carbon footprint calculators are a useful tool to assess the impact of your immediate actions.” Berners-Lee says. “But what’s much more important than your personal carbon footprint is your climate shadow, which aims to paint a picture of the full sum of one’s choices and the impact they have on the planet. For example, how you vote, where you work, how you invest your money, and how much you talk about climate change.
32．What does the underlined word “traction” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．attention B．insight C．control D．power
33．How does Berners-Lee explain his opinion according to paragraph 3
A．By presenting a fact B．By making a comparison
C．By clarifying a concept D．By giving suggestions
34．What is the observers’ attitude to the “Beyond Petroleum” campaign of oil giant BP
A．unclear B．favorable C．indifferent D．disapproving
35．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Tools are more important than choices. B．Only individuals are responsible for climate change.
C．Climate shadow covers a broad range of actions. D．Calculating carbon footprint is the most effective.
【答案】32．A 33．B 34．D 35．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了碳足迹的定义、如何通过碳足迹可以量化地了解我们的行为的影响。
32．词句猜测题。由文章第一段中“As awareness of climate change grows, so does the desire to do something about it. (随着人们对气候变化的意识日益增强，对气候变化采取行动的愿望也越来越强烈。)”和第二段中“One way to gain a quantifiable understanding of the impacts of our actions, for good and bad, is through what is known as a carbon footprint. But while the concept is gaining... (有一种方法可以量化地了解我们的行为的影响，无论是好是坏，那就是通过所谓的碳足迹。但是，虽然这个概念越来越……)”可知，人们对气候变化的意识日益增强，对气候变化采取行动的愿望也越来越强烈，所以碳足迹这个概念越来越受到关注，划线词的含义为“关注”。A. attention注意；B. insight洞察力；C. control控制；D. power权力。故选A。
33．推理判断题。由文章第三段中“Berners-Lee notes that, “for some people, flying may be 10 percent of their footprint, for some people it’s zero, and for some it’s such a huge number that it should be the only thing they should be thinking about.” (伯纳斯-李指出，“对一些人来说，飞行可能占他们足迹的10%，对一些人来说，这是零，对一些人来说，这是一个巨大的数字，应该是他们唯一应该考虑的事情。”)”可知，Berners-Lee通过进行比较解释他的观点。故选B。
34．推理判断题。由文章第四段“It isn’t easy to calculate a carbon footprint and it has been claimed that the earliest such calculator appeared in 2004 as part of the “Beyond Petroleum” campaign of oil giant BP—a fact that causes some observers to criticize the pressure to reduce personal carbon footprints as a “sham” to “promote the slant that climate change is not the fault of an oil giant, but that of individuals.” (计算碳足迹并不容易，据称最早的此类计算器出现在2004年，是石油巨头英国石油公司“超越石油”运动的一部分。这一事实导致一些观察家批评减少个人碳足迹的压力是“骗局”以“宣扬气候变化不是石油巨头的错，而是个人的错”。)”可知，观察家们对石油巨头英国石油公司的“超越石油”运动持反对态度。故选D。
35．推理判断题。由文章最后一段中““I would say personal carbon footprint calculators are a useful tool to assess the impact of your immediate actions.” Berners-Lee says. “But what’s much more important than your personal carbon footprint is your climate shadow, which aims to paint a picture of the full sum of one’s choices and the impact they have on the planet. For example, how you vote, where you work, how you invest your money, and how much you talk about climate change. (“我想说，个人碳足迹计算器是一个有用的工具，可以评估你的即时行动的影响。”伯纳斯-李说。“但比你的个人碳足迹更重要的是你的气候阴影，它旨在描绘一个人的选择及其对地球的影响的全貌。例如，你如何投票，在哪里工作，如何投资，以及你对气候变化的谈论程度。)”可知，气候阴影涵盖了广泛的行动。故选C。
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10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。
Some of the oldest living things on our remarkable planet are trees. The record holders are bristlecone pines (狐尾松) of the western United States, quite a few of which are known to be more than 3,000 years old. One individual, discovered in 2012, is estimated to be more than 5,060 years old, making it the oldest known non-clonal tree in the world! 36 : individuals across a number of other tree species have also been around for thousands of years.
So, how do trees survive for thousands of years 37 . Undoubtedly, part of the answer lies in luck. Ancient trees have obviously not submitted to deadly diseases, pests, fires, droughts, windstorms, landslides, or the human axe in the centuries and centuries that they have quietly endured.
The other part of the answer has to do with how trees age. In fact, there is quite a debate about whether ancient trees can be considered “immortal (永生的)”. That is, will such trees ever die if they are not killed by an outside force We may never know the answer to that, but, at the very least, 38 . While cell death is an important factor in the aging of humans and other animals, one study found little evidence of cell death in the ginkgo tree vascular cambium (银杏树维管形成层). In addition, a study of bristlecone pine pollen (花粉) found no significant increase in mutation (变异) rates with age, which is another factor associated with animal aging. 39 .
Older trees benefit greatly from having bodies made mostly of dead woody tissue. In fact, an old tree might be as much as 95 percent dead tissue! Given that it isn’t alive, wood does not require metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity to maintain it, 40 .
A．so an old tree doesn’t really need to do much to keep living
B．This is a question that has something to do with the good luck of trees
C．However, bristlecones are certainly not alone in terms of the oldest creatures
D．This is a fascinating question for biologists that does not yet have a settled answer
E．What’s more, some ancient trees have superior chemical defenses against pests and diseases
F．which means that trees can survive everywhere without being limited by external and internal conditions
G．we know that ancient trees age in ways that are dramatically different from the ways that most animals and even other plants age
【答案】36．C 37．B 38．G 39．D 40．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了古树寿命长的原因。
36．由上文“The record holders are bristlecone pines (狐尾松) of the western United States, quite a few of which are known to be more than 3,000 years old. One individual, discovered in 2012, is estimated to be more than 5,060 years old, making it the oldest known non-clonal tree in the world! (在我们这个非凡的星球上，一些最古老的生物是树木。纪录保持者是美国西部的狐尾松，其中相当一部分的树龄已经超过3000年。2012年发现的一棵树估计有5060多岁，是世界上已知最古老的非克隆树！)”和后文“but also about being a good listener (许多其他树种的个体也已经存在了数千年)”可知，本句要表不是只有狐尾松古老，故C选项“However, bristlecones are certainly not alone in terms of the oldest creatures (然而，就最古老的生物而言，狐尾松肯定不是唯一的)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。
37．由下文“Undoubtedly, part of the answer lies in luck. Ancient trees have obviously not submitted to deadly diseases, pests, fires, droughts, windstorms, landslides, or the human axe in the centuries and centuries that they have quietly endured. (毫无疑问，部分原因在于运气。古树显然没有屈服于致命的疾病，害虫，火灾，干旱，风暴，山体滑坡，或人类的斧头在他们默默地忍受了一个又一个世纪。)”可知，本空要说跟“运气”有关的话题，故B选项“This is a question that has something to do with the good luck of trees (这个问题与树木的好运有关)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
38．由上文“The other part of the answer has to do with how trees age. (答案的另一部分与树木如何老化有关。)”可知，本空要说跟“如何老化”有关的话题，和上文“We may never know the answer to that, but, at the very least(我们可能永远不会知道答案，但至少)”可知，前文说不知道的事情，本空说至少知道的一件事，且与“如何老化”有关，故G选项“we know that ancient trees age in ways that are dramatically different from the ways that most animals and even other plants age (我们知道，古树的衰老方式与大多数动物甚至其他植物的衰老方式截然不同)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选G。
39．由上文“In addition, a study of bristlecone pine pollen (花粉) found no significant increase in mutation (变异) rates with age, which is another factor associated with animal aging. (此外，一项对狐尾松花粉的研究发现，突变率没有随着年龄的增长而显著增加，这是与动物衰老有关的另一个因素。)”可知，这种现象是有趣的，故D选项“This is a fascinating question for biologists that does not yet have a settled answer (对于生物学家来说，这是一个有趣的问题，但还没有一个确定的答案)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。
40．由上文“Older trees benefit greatly from having bodies made mostly of dead woody tissue. In fact, an old tree might be as much as 95 percent dead tissue! Given that it isn’t alive, wood does not require metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity to maintain it, (老树的身体主要由死亡的木质组织构成，这对它们大有好处。事实上，一棵老树的坏死组织可能高达95% ！鉴于它不是活的，木材不需要代谢活动来维持它。)”可知，老树不需要新陈代谢，故A选项“so an old tree doesn’t really need to do much to keep living (所以一棵老树其实不需要做什么来维持生命)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选A。
第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分45分)
第一节(共20小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分30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。
Lisa was a teacher of my two sons. In 2000, she 41 to teach my elder son, Bob, who had difficulty in writing and reading. It took Lisa much patience to 42 Bob. With her special education, Bob 43 in his class and was finally admitted to a Chinese university with excellent grades. I 44 believed it was Lisa’s special teaching style that made Bob finally 45 out. Years later, my complete 46 was confirmed again.
Luckily, my younger son, Mike, also studied in Lisa’s class. Lisa made a bigger 47 on him. “Every student is unique, so 48 teaching is the key,” she said. “Every man has his price.” Because she was aware of her students’ 49 , she designed multiple schemes to guide the children.
Mike’s grades had fallen behind other students. It was a challenge for Lisa to teach him whose grades were at the 50 of the class. Lisa learned Mike had a(n) 51 personality. He liked meeting friends, loved chatting with them and enjoyed their 52 . It was because he often stayed with others that he didn’t have enough time to focus on his 53 . Lisa not only taught Mike to 54 life and learning but also 55 time — most for study and some for fun. She even invited Mike’s best friend to learn together with him and 56 them after school. Eventually, they significantly raised their scores. However, Lisa reminded me that it wasn’t the scores but the 57 that mattered. She couldn’t be more proud of my son’s stepping 58 .
In terms of child education, Lisa is a(n) 59 example to all. Although Mike has graduated, I can’t be more 60 . I really want to say to her again, “Thanks.”
41．A．forgot B．began C．failed D．refused
42．A．send B．protect C．instruct D．accommodate
43．A．got ahead B．called back C．turned up D．looked around
44．A．doubtfully B．slightly C．rarely D．firmly
45．A．drop B．stand C．burst D．go
46．A．trust B．change C．silence D．disagreement
47．A．mistake B．decision C．impact D．comment
48．A．free B．conventional C．changeless D．individualized
49．A．differences B．secrets C．habits D．looks
50．A．beginning B．level C．bottom D．top
51．A．selfish B．awful C．quiet D．outgoing
52．A．praise B．company C．victories D．meals
53．A．needs B．contacts C．study D．housework
54．A．balance B．start C．investigate D．prepare
55．A．memorize B．plan C．record D．display
56．A．tutored B．amused C．criticized D．trapped
57．A．speech B．sympathy C．relationship D．progress
58．A．punctually B．occasionally C．forward D．first
59．A．false B．humble C．abstract D．awesome
60．A．regretful B．grateful C．anxious D．curious
【答案】
41．B 42．C 43．A 44．D 45．B 46．A 47．C 48．D 49．A 50．C 51．D 52．B 53．C 54．A 55．B 56．A 57．D 58．C 59．D 60．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者非常感激丽莎对两个儿子的教育。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：2000年，她开始教我的大儿子鲍勃，他在写作和阅读方面有困难。A. forgot忘记；B. began开始；C. failed失败；D. refused拒绝。根据上文“Lisa was a teacher of my two sons.(丽莎是我两个儿子的老师)”可知，此处是指她“开始”教我大儿子鲍勃。故选B项。
42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：丽莎花了很大的耐心来指导鲍勃。A. send发送；B. protect保护；C. instruct指导；D. accommodate提供住宿。根据下文“With her special education(在她的特殊教育下)”可知，此处是指丽莎“指导”鲍勃。故选C项。
43．考查动词短语辨析。句意：鲍勃在班上名列前茅，最终以优异的成绩被一所中国大学录取。A. got ahead领先、名列前茅；B. called back回电话；C. turned up出现；D. looked around环顾四周。根据下文“was finally admitted to a Chinese university with excellent grades(最终以优异的成绩被一所中国大学录取)”可知，鲍勃在班上应该是“名列前茅”。故选A项。
44．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我坚信是Lisa独特的教学风格让Bob最终脱颖而出。A. doubtfully怀疑地；B. slightly轻微地；C. rarely罕见地；D. firmly坚定地。根据下文的confirmed可知，此处是指我“坚定地”相信。故选D项。
45．考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. drop掉落；B. stand站立；C. burst爆发；D. go去。根据上文“was finally admitted to a Chinese university with excellent grades(最终以优异的成绩被一所中国大学录取)”可知，此处用固定短语stand out表示鲍勃“脱颖而出”符合语境。故选B项。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：几年后，我的坚定相信再次得到证实。A. trust相信；B. change改变；C. silence沉默；D. disagreement分歧。根据第4题可知，上文提到了“我坚定相信”，所以此处是指我的坚定“相信”再次得到证实。故选A项。
47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：丽莎对他的影响更大。A. mistake错误；B. decision决定；C. impact影响；D. comment评论。根据文章最后一段“I really want to say to her again, “Thanks.”(我真的很想再对她说一声“谢谢”)”可知，丽莎对迈克的“影响”很大。故选C项。
48．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“每个学生都是独一无二的，所以个性化教学是关键，”她说。A. free自由的；B. conventional依照惯例的；C. changeless不变的；D. individualized独具特色的。根据上文“Every student is unique(每个学生都是独一无二的)”可知，每个学生独一无二，说明“个性化”教学是关键。故选D项。
49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：因为她知道她的学生的差异，她设计了多种方案来指导孩子们。A. differences差异；B. secrets秘密；C. habits习惯；D. looks相貌。根据上文“Every student is unique(每个学生都是独一无二的)”可知，每个学生独一无二，说明学生是有“差异性”的。故选A项。
50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：对丽莎来说，教他这个成绩在班里垫底的学生是一个挑战。A. beginning开始；B. level水平；C. bottom底部；D. top顶部。根据上文“Mike’s grades had fallen behind other students.(迈克的成绩落后于其他学生)”可知，迈克的成绩在班里是“垫底”的。故选C项。
51．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：丽莎了解到迈克性格外向。A. selfish自私的；B. awful糟糕的；C. quiet安静的；D. outgoing外向的。根据下文“He liked meeting friends, loved chatting with them(他喜欢和朋友见面，喜欢和他们聊天)”可知，迈克的性格是“外向的”。故选D项。
52．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他喜欢和朋友见面，喜欢和他们聊天，享受他们的陪伴。A. praise赞扬；B. company陪伴；C. victories胜利；D. meals饭菜。根据上文“He liked meeting friends, loved chatting with them(他喜欢和朋友见面，喜欢和他们聊天)”可知，此处是指他喜欢朋友们的“陪伴”。故选B项。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：因为他经常和别人呆在一起，所以他没有足够的时间专注于学习。A. needs需要；B. contacts联系；C. study学习；D. housework家务劳动。根据上文“It was because he often stayed with others(那是因为他经常和别人呆在一起)”可知，经常和别人在一起玩就会没有时间专注于“学习”。故选C项。
54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：丽莎不仅教迈克平衡生活和学习，还教他计划时间——大部分时间用来学习，一些时间用来娱乐。A. balance平衡；B. start开始；C. investigate调查；D. prepare准备。根据下文“most for study and some for fun(大部分是为了学习，一些是为了娱乐)”可知，此处是指丽莎教迈克“平衡”生活和学习。故选A项。
55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. memorize记忆；B. plan计划；C. record记录；D. display展示。根据上文第14题的分析可知，此处是指还教他“计划”时间。故选B项。
56．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她甚至邀请迈克最好的朋友和他一起学习，并在放学后辅导他们。A. tutored辅导；B. amused逗乐；C. criticized批评；D. trapped设陷阱。根据下文“Eventually, they significantly raised their scores(最终，他们的分数显著提高)”可知，此处是指放学后“辅导”他们。故选A项。
57．考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，丽莎提醒我，重要的不是分数，而是进步。A. speech演讲；B. sympathy同情；C. relationship关系；D. progress进步。根据上文“Eventually, they significantly raised their scores(最终，他们的分数显著提高)”可知，此处是指重要的是“进步”。故选D项。
58．考查副词词义辨析。句意：她为我儿子的进步感到无比骄傲。A. punctually准时地；B. occasionally偶然地；C. forward向前；D. first首先。根据上文第17题的分析可知，此处是指对儿子的“向前”迈进而自豪。故选C项。
59．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在儿童教育方面，丽莎是一个对所有人来说都是很好的榜样。A. false错误的；B. humble谦卑的；C. abstract抽象的；D. awesome很好的。根据上文的 child education和空格后的example可知，此处是指在儿童教育方面，丽莎是一个“很好的”榜样。故选D项。
60．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然迈克已经毕业了，我还是感激不尽。我真的很想再对她说一声“谢谢”。A. regretful后悔的；B. grateful感激的；C. anxious焦虑的；D. curious好奇的。根据下文“I really want to say to her again, “Thanks.”(我真的很想再对她说一声“谢谢”)”可知，我内心是“充满感激的”。故选B项。
第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant, located in Rongcheng, Shandong Province, has officially begun commercial operations following 61 successful 168-hour trial, as announced by the National Energy Administration (NEA). This marks a significant milestone as it is the world's first fourth-generation (4G) nuclear power plant, utilizing high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor (HTGR) technology.
The plant, which boasts China's fully independent intellectual property rights, showcases the nation's prowess in 4G nuclear power technology. According to Zhang Zuoyi, the chief designer of the project, the HTGR is designed to be inherently safe, even in the absence of cooling capabilities and without any intervention 62 (measure). This ensures 63 accidents such as reactor core meltdowns or radioactive material releases are prevented.
In comparison to other renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro, nuclear power stands out for its stability and cost-effectiveness, as 64 (highlight) by Lin Boqiang, the director of the China Center for Energy Economics Research at Xiamen University. This makes it a viable option for China to achieve its carbon emission 65 (reduce) goals.
The construction of the 200,000-kilowatt plant, which 66 (start) in December 2012, was a collaborative effort between China Huaneng Group Co, Tsinghua University, and China National Nuclear Corp. It was first connected to the power grid in December 2021, marking a significant step forward in the development of nuclear power technology.
The success of the plant is attributed to the collaborative efforts of over 500 companies across the industry chain, including design, research and development, construction, component manufacturing, and operations management. With a localization rate of equipment exceeding 90%, this achievement underscores China's commitment to foster innovation and technological advancement.
Based on this project, China Huaneng Group Co and Tsinghua University have jointly developed six core technologies, nurtured a talented team of experts, and formed a reproducible operation mechanism with independent intellectual property rights. This not only demonstrates China's capabilities in nuclear power development but also 67 (pave) the way for future collaboration and innovation in the field.
As China continues its efforts to achieve carbon emission reduction goals, the installed capacity of renewable energy power generation nationwide has reached a new high. By the end of October, it had exceeded 1.4 billion kilowatts, 68 (reach) 1.404 billion kilowatts, representing a year-on-year increase of 20.8%. This significant growth accounts for 69 (approximate) 49.9% of the country's total installed capacity of power generation, further underscoring the importance of renewable energy in China's energy mix.
With the successful commercial operation of the Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant, China has once again proven 70 (it) leadership in the global energy landscape and its commitment to sustainable development.
【答案】
61．a 62．measures 63．that 64．highlighted 65．reduction 66．started 67．paves 68．reaching 69．approximately 70．its
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。介绍了中国山东日照石岛湾核电站正式开始商业运营的消息，并强调该核电站是世界上第一座采用第四代高温气冷堆核反应堆技术的核电站。
61．考查冠词。句意：正如国家能源局宣布的那样，位于山东省荣成市的石岛湾核电站在成功进行了168小时试运行后，已正式开始商业运行。此处为泛指一场成功的168小时试运行，此处是个名词短语。且successful为辅音音素开头的单词，应用不定冠词a。故填a。
62．考查名词复数。句意：据项目总设计师张作义介绍，高温气冷堆设计本质上是安全的，即使没有冷却能力和任何干预措施也是如此。此处需要用名词复数形式来表示“措施”，泛指，同时作为介词without的宾语，故填measures。
63．考查宾语从句。句意：这确保了防止反应堆堆芯熔毁或放射性物质释放等事故的发生。此处为宾语从句，从句中不缺少成分，句意完整，应用that引导，that在从句中不充当成分，无实义。故填that。
64．考查非谓语动词。句意：正如厦门大学中国能源经济研究中心主任林伯强所强调的那样，与其他可再生能源如太阳能、风能和水能相比，核电以其稳定性和成本效益而脱颖而出。此处为非限制性定语从句修饰上文整个句子，且为被动关系，应用as引导，从句谓语为highlight，且与先行词构成被动关系，应用一般现在时的被动语态，省略与主句相同的主语和be动词。故填highlighted。
65．考查名词。句意：这使得它成为中国实现其碳排放减少目标的一个可行选择。结合句意表示“减少碳排放”可知短语为名词性短语carbon emission reduction。故填reduction。
66．考查非谓语动词。句意：这座20万千瓦的电站于2012年12月开工建设，是中国华能集团公司、清华大学和中国核工业建设集团公司的合作成果。此处为非限制性定语从句修饰先行词plant，且空处为从句谓语，根据后文was可知为一般过去时，应用动词过去式。故填started。
67．考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：这不仅展示了中国在核电发展方面的能力，而且为未来该领域的合作与创新铺平了道路。在这个句子中，并列连词not only...but also...连接两个并列的谓语，因此pave应与前面的demonstrates保持时态和数的一致，即使用一般现在时的第三人称单数形式paves。
68．考查非谓语动词。句意：截至10月底，已超过14亿千瓦，达到14.04亿千瓦，同比增长20.8%。分析句子结构可知reach在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语it构成主动关系，应用现在分词作状语，故填reaching。
69．考查副词。句意：这一显著增长约占全国总装机容量的49.9%，进一步凸显了可再生能源在中国能源结构中的重要性。修饰动词accounts应用副词approximately，作状语。故填approximately。
70．考查代词。句意：随着石岛湾核电站的成功商业运营，中国再次证明了其在全球能源领域的领导地位以及其对可持续发展的承诺。此处为prove的宾语，作定语，指“中国的”领导地位，应用形容词性物主代词its。故填its。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分35分)
第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Mary is one of my classmate, who I admire very much. She is cheerful but friendly, keeping smiling at others. That impresses me most is her sweet voice. The sound of her singing is as a waterfall on a mountain, flowed effortlessly and leaving a sense of calm. She is very focused when singing. Much of us usually hear her to sing songs after class. She always active participates in local music contests. So far, she won two prizes in our city. She also teaches us to sing. As a result, influencing by her, more and more students in our class like to sing.
【答案】1.classmate→classmates
2.but→and
3.That→What
4.as→like
5.flowed→flowing
6.Much→Many
7.去掉sing前的to
8.active→actively
9.在won前加has
10.influencing→influenced
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述的是作者很欣赏的一个同学玛丽。
【详解】1.考查名词的复数。句意：玛丽是我的一个同学，我很欣赏她。one of后要跟名词的复数，因此classmate要用复数。故将classmate改为classmates。
2.考查连词。句意：她性格开朗，待人友好，总是对别人微笑。cheerful和friendly之间是并列关系，且句子是肯定句，因此用and连接两个形容词。故将but改为and。
3.考查主语从句。句意：给我印象最深的是她甜美的声音。“impresses me most”是主语从句，从句中缺少主语，此处表示“给我印象最深的是她甜美的声音”，因此用what引导主语从句，位于句首的单词首字母大写。故将That改为What。
4.考查介词。句意：她的歌声就像山上的瀑布，毫不费力地流淌，给人一种平静的感觉。根据语境可知，句子表示“她的歌声就像山上的瀑布”，“像”用介词like。故将as改为like。
5.考查非谓语动词。句意：她的歌声就像山上的瀑布，毫不费力地流淌，给人一种平静的感觉。句中谓语是is，flow要用非谓语动词，The sound of her singing和flow之间是主谓关系，因此用现在分词表主动。故将flowed改为flowing。
6.考查代词。句意：我们中的许多人经常在课后听她唱歌。us是复数，因此用many，much适用于不可数，位于句首的单词首字母大写。故将Much改为Many。
7.考查不带to的不定式。句意：我们中的许多人经常在课后听她唱歌。hear sb. do sth.是固定短语，意为“听见某人做某事”，因此sing前的不定式符合省略。故去掉sing前的to。
8.考查副词。句意：她经常积极参加当地的音乐比赛。修饰动词participates要用副词actively，意为“积极地”。故将active改为actively。
9.考查时态和主谓一致。句意：到目前为止，她在我市赢得了两个奖。由So far可知，句子时态用现在完成时，主语she是单数，因此其后用has won。故在won前加has。
10.考查非谓语动词。句意：结果，在她的影响下，我们班越来越多的学生喜欢唱歌。句中谓语是like，influence用非谓语形式，由by可知，用过去分词influenced表被动。故将influencing改为influenced。
第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)
假定你是李华，你校将以“保护野生动物”为主题，举办英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.野生动物的现状；
2.保护野生动物的重要性；
3.保护野生动物的措施。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】
As is known to us, some wild animals are in serious trouble nowadays, whose habitats are being destroyed. To make it worse, the population of some animals has crashed sharply due to many factors, like climate change, disasters as well as human activities.
However, it’s of significance for us to protect wild animals because they are not only essential part of the living environment where humans live in, but also important natural resources.
Therefore, it’s high time that immediate action should be taken to work out the issue. On the one hand, our government should make laws and regulations to protect them. On the other hand, nature reserves should be set up to make sure they have a safe habitat. The last but not least, the public awareness of protecting the wild animals should be further improved.
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文。要求考生以“保护野生动物”为主题写一篇英语短文投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
破坏：destroy→ruin
确保：make sure→ensure
因为：due to→because of
必要的：essential→necessary
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：On the one hand, our government should make laws and regulations to protect them. On the other hand, nature reserves should be set up to make sure they have a safe habitat.
拓展句：Not only should our government should make laws and regulations to protect them, but also nature reserves should be set up to make sure they have a safe habitat.
【点睛】[高分句型1] As is known to us, some wild animals are in serious trouble nowadays, whose habitats are being destroyed. (运用了whose引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] However, it’s of significance for us to protect wild animals because they are not only essential part of the living environment where humans live in, but also important natural resources. (运用了because引导原因状语从句)

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