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2024年高考英语第二次模拟考试
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）
1．What is the woman doing
A．Talking to a friend. B．Introducing a city. C．Asking for directions.
2．What will the speakers do next
A．Drive to Grandma’s. B．Make a call. C．Go hiking.
3．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Where to go. B．What movie to see. C．When to meet.
4．What’s the weather like at the moment
A．Cloudy. B．Rainy. C．Windy.
5．Who is the girl probably talking to
A．Her father. B．Her brother. C．Her teacher.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
【听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。】
6．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In an office. B．At school. C．At home.
7．Why does the man leave
A．To work in another company.
B．To study abroad.
C．To live close to his family.
【听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。】
8．What’s the best language study method according to the man
A．Using an app.
B．Listening to news.
C．Speaking with local people.
9．What does the man value most
A．Touring the country.
B．Exploring local cafes.
C．Getting involved in the culture.
【听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。】
10．Where did the man start making pots
A．In India. B．In Scotland. C．In Austria.
11．Why did the man travel at the very beginning
A．To pursue a romantic relationship.
B．To find out what he was interested in.
C．To learn how to make beautiful pots.
12．What can be known about the man after 1970
A．He made larger objects for museums.
B．He produced objects for domestic use.
C．He focused on making small bowls only.
【听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。】
13．Where can you buy tickets for Universal Studios Beijing
A．From a dining outlet.
B．From the Fast Pass systems.
C．From the official website.
14．What is necessary for you to bring if you visit Universal Studios
A．A pair of sneakcrs. B．Sunglasses. C．The park’s regulations
15．What is forbidden in the park
A．Outside drinks. B．Smoking. C．Snacks.
16．What can help save some time in queues
A．Buying tickets online.
B．Wearing appropriate footwear.
C．Making use of fast passes.
【听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。】
17．Where does. the speaker come from
A．America. B．Australia. C．England
18．What do English people think of Americans
A．Friends. B．Quiet. C．Humorous.
19．What did the speaker like to do in the afternoon in England
A．Play with his friends. B．Watch comedy shows. C．Have a cup of tea.
20．What did the speaker find amazing in England
A．The TV programs. B．The old buildings. C．The tea shops.
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
Based on 2023’s new book releases, we have a feeling that we’ll be reading all year long. Below, we re highlighting just a few of the new books coming out in 2023 that you may want to check out.
The People Who Report More Stress
By Alejandro Valero
$24.18
Alejandro’s first novel The Town of Babylon came out in 2022, and this forthcoming short story collection, full of memorable personalities, explores similar themes: community, relationships, modern incredible life, racism and parenthood.
When Trying to Return Home
By Jennifer Maritza McCauley
$25.11
Spanning (跨越) between Puerto Rico, Pittsburgh, Louisiana and Miami, this short story collection explores the complexities of belonging and the true meaning of home. Each individual story and the themes mentioned are written through the Black American and Afro-Latino experiences.
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
By Roshani Chokshi
$43.70
Roshani Chokshi’s first surprising novel for adults is a fairy tale-filled story about marriage and the secrets couples keep from each other. That, and an enchanted (施过魔法的) house off the coast of Washington and hotel fortune.
I Have Some Questions for You
By Rebecca Makkai
$27.90
Imagine if your life was the stuff of a true crime documentary. Bodie Kane has tried to move on past the 1995 murder of her boarding school roommate. When she returns to the boarding school as an adult, Bodie realizes there are still mysteries about how the case was wrapped up and justice was served.
21．What do we know about The People Who Report More Stress
A．It’s the second expensive of the four.
B．It’s Alejandro Valero’s first novel.
C．It consists of some short stories.
D．It deals with several different themes.
22．What is special about When Trying to Return Home
A．It explores community, relationships and so on.
B．It tells the true meaning of home by experiences.
C．It tells an enchanted house off the coast of Washington.
D．It describes how a Black American returns to his home.
23．Which of the following books best suits a detective story lover
A．The People Who Report More Stress
B．When Trying to Return Home
C．The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
D．I Have Some Questions for You
B
In summer the air in Seville is sweet with the scent of oranges. They look pretty on the trees but once they fall, the streets become sticky with juice and black with flies. The 5,700 tonnes of bitter fruit the city’s 48,000 trees deposit on the streets are a hazard for pedestrians (行人) and a headache for the city’s cleaning department.
Now a project has been launched to produce an entirely different kind of juice from the unwanted oranges: electricity. Seville is running a pilot project to use the methane (甲烷) produced as the fruit ferments (发酵) to generate clean electricity.
Emasesa, the city water company, will use 35 tonnes of fruit to generate clean energy to run a water purification plant. The oranges will go to a facility that generates electricity from organic matter. As they ferment, the methane captured will be used to drive the generator.
“The juice is made up of very short carbon chains and the energetic performance of these carbon chains during the fermentation process is very high,” said Benigno López, the head of Emasesa’s environmental department.
While the aim for now is to use the energy to run the water purification plants, the ultimate goal is to feed extra electricity back into the grid (电网). The team behind the project says the potential is huge. Trials have shown that a tonne of oranges will produce 50kWh, enough to power five homes for a day, and they calculate that if all the city’s oranges were recycled and the energy put back into the grid, 73,000 homes could be powered.
“Emasesa is now a role model in Spain for sustainability and the fight against climate change,” said Juan Espadas Cejas, the mayor of Seville. “The water purification plants consume almost 40% of the energy to provide the city with drinking water. This project will help us to reach our targets for reducing emissions, energy self sufficiency and the circular economy.”
24．What can be known about the orange trees in Seville from Paragraph 1
A．They are pleasant views on the streets all year round.
B．They are so productive that they are widely exported.
C．Their ripe fruits trouble the city’s cleaning department.
D．Their juicy fruits are mostly consumed by the citizens.
25．What is the target of the pilot project in the future
A．To recycle more street oranges for fermentation.
B．To supply extra electrical power for the local grid.
C．To operate the water purification plants efficiently.
D．To make the fermentation process of oranges faster.
26．What is Juan Espadas Cejas’ attitude towards Emasesa
A．Favourable. B．Skeptical. C．Intolerant. D．Uninterested.
27．What is the best title for the text
A．A Big Headache: Unwanted Oranges in Seville
B．A Green Study: Fermentation Process of Oranges
C．A Water Plant: Extra Power Produced for the Grid
D．A Pilot Project: Leftover Oranges Turned into Wealth
C
A team of Dutch researchers has discovered that magpies (喜鹊) are using metal spikes (things with sharp points) designed to keep them away from certain urban areas to make their own nests stronger and keep invaders at bay.
Scientists have known for a while that magpies are some of the most intelligent birds in the world, but even they were puzzled by their amazing ability to adapt to hostile urban environments. It’s not unusual for birds to use human trash as tools and building materials for their nests, but seeing them use the very things we humans use against them was nothing short of puzzling for researchers at the Natural History Museum in Rotterdam and the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden, in the Netherlands.
“I didn’t expect this. These anti bird spikes are meant to deter birds, they are supposed to scare them off, but on the contrary, the birds just use them.” Kees Moeliker, the director of the Natural History Museum Rotterdam, told The Guardian.
One particularly impressive magpie nest was discovered in the courtyard of a hospital in Antwerp, Belgium. It was made up of around 1,500 anti-bird spikes, most of which seemed to be positioned with the sharp point outwards, as protection against invaders. After discovering it, researchers checked the roof and confirmed that around 50 meters of anti-bird spike strips had been ripped off the building, leaving only the glue used to fix them in place.
Birds have been known to take sharp objects, from point y branches to nails, screws, into their nests as protection, but the use of anti-bird spikes is kind of ironic, as they are the very things used to keep them away. To scientists like Hiemstra, this is a sort of “beautiful revenge”.
A few years back, we wrote about rich people in the UK installing anti-bird spikes on trees to stop birds from pooping on their luxury cars, but I guess the birds had the last laugh.
28．How did the researchers feel when they found magpies made use of metal spikes
A．Shocked. B．Amused. C．Frightened. D．Disappointed.
29．What does the underlined word “deter” mean in paragraph 3
A．Attract. B．Threaten. C．Raise. D．Protect.
30．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Supporting evidence for the research result.
B．Deeper explanation of the research finding.
C．Practical application of the research discovery.
D．Further exploration of the cause of the discovery.
31．What can we infer from the passage
A．Birds are the masters of architecture.
B．Birds respond wisely in face of anti-bird spikes.
C．Birds use human trash to make for better adaptation.
D．Birds turn out the most intelligent species in the world.
D
Theophilus Tetteh is an African contemporary artist from Ghana. He buried himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school while experimenting with different media themes.
Now we hear about African painters stepping into the spotlight, but it might be challenging for Ghanaian artists to bring their careers to commercial success and critical recognition. The art market as such is not yet established in Ghana. The country doesn’t even have a national gallery to preserve and promote Ghanaian art. It can be problematic for young painters who cannot afford to move to Europe or the US to promote and market their art. Besides, many young artists can even have trouble getting painting materials.
Things changed for Tetteh when he got featured in BE OPEN Art, an online gallery of contemporary art. It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals. The platform especially welcomes artists who don’t have resources or promotional opportunities such as graduates and self-taught artists.
In December 2020, Tetteh was voted the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art. Later, he was chosen as the gallery’s first-ever Artist of the Year. The award brought him favorable publicity, so he was noticed by the art community, the media, collectors, etc. In 2021, he was interviewed frequently by the media and featured in a famous magazine. All these things let the prices of the artist’s work inch upwards.
Tetteh thinks the world can be a better place if young artists are guided on their way without any form of disregard, but with support of the senior. As his name has hit headlines of the arts world media, he hopes to help promote emerging talents in his native country. “The art makes the man and the man makes the art,” he says.
32．What can we learn about Ghanaian artists from paragraphs 1-2
A．They tend to combine designs with media themes.
B．They have established an art market to promote works.
C．They desire professional guidance on preserving national art.
D．They lack a supportive platform to realize commercial value of their works.
33．Why does Elena Baturina establish BE OPEN Art
A．To promote ancient African art treasures.
B．To broaden the artistic vision of self-taught artists.
C．To provide chances for young artists to display artistic talents.
D．To sponsor a project for the contemporary emerging artists from Ghana.
34．What kind of person is Tetteh according to the last paragraph
A．Socially responsible. B．Amazingly talented.
C．Commercially smart. D．Culturally conservative.
35．Which of the following best describes Tetteh’s change of fate
A．All that glitters is not gold.
B．Opportunity favors the prepared.
C．The strong is not without tears.
D．A good name is easier lost than won.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In order to survive in the world with challenges, we need to be wise. 36 Let me tell you this, wisdom provides us with perspective when we need it and it calms us down in terrible situations. Here are some strategies that we can use to get wiser.
37 This will open up new pathways for us. Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas. If you are humble, then you will always get to experience something new.
You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day. Take new classes, read books and the list goes on and on. 38 All of these activities will help you to tackle problems from different angles, making everything easier.
You obviously want to grow and do better in life, right The best way is to have wise people as your mentors (导师), like teachers, colleagues and even special friends. Prior to making them a mentor, find out what makes them wiser, then engage in useful dialogue with them. 39
If you have accumulated a lot of knowledge, then why not share it with others too 40 In today’s world, it is very easy to become wise but it isn’t easy to help others. So keep things balanced and never let go of your passions and values. This will pave the path to success.
A．Why do we communicate with wise people
B．Why is wisdom crucial in this modern world
C．Change your routine and see where life takes you.
D．Surf the Internet and clear out your problems that confuse you.
E．Sometimes we ourselves need to be open to diverse perspectives.
F．The more time is spent with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will be.
G．Communicating with others and helping them out will also increase your wisdom.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Who Moved My Cheese is a motivational book about change in life and work. It shows you how to anticipate change, adapt to change, 41 change and be ready to change. This story takes less than an hour to read, but its unique 42 can last for a lifetime.
The story takes place in a Maze where 43 characters look for “Cheese”. Cheese is a metaphor (比喻) for what we want to have in 44 , whether it is a job, recognition, spiritual peace, or even an 45 like jogging or golf. We 46 it because we believe it can make us happy. If we get it, we often become 47 it. And if we lose it, it can be 48 . The “Maze” in the story is 49 metaphor, which means where you look you’re your “cheese.” It can be the organization you work in, or the 50 you live in. You will see that the two mice do 51 when they face change because they keep things simple, while the two little people’s complex brains and human emotions 52 things. We all know people are more intelligent than mice. 53 , as you watch what the characters in the book do, and realize the mice and the little people 54 parts of ourselves, the simple and the complex, you can see it would be 55 to do the things in a simple way when things change. You can enjoy more success if you discover the secret, that is, make things simple.
41．A．avoid B．ignore C．enjoy D．face
42．A．insight B．solution C．recognition D．exploration
43．A．two B．three C．four D．five
44．A．work B．trouble C．maze D．life
45．A．event B．incident C．activity D．anecdote
46．A．stimulate B．pursue C．acquire D．confirm
47．A．cruel to B．attached to C．opposed to D．equal to
48．A．astonishing B．passive C．dynamic D．depressing
49．A．another B．other C．one D．that
50．A．cave B．community C．shelter D．cottage
51．A．faster B．slower C．better D．worse
52．A．complicate B．comprehend C．circulate D．clarify
53．A．Therefore B．Furthermore C．However D．Otherwise
54．A．recall B．recommend C．relocate D．represent
55．A．for our benefit B．to our advantage C．to our surprise D．in our presence
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。
Young Chinese are fighting against society through a simple act of resistance: lying down. Examples of the “tangping”, or “lying flat”, way of life 56 (include) not getting married, not having children, and refusing to work extra hours or to hold a job at all. “I stay at home and sleep and watch television series.” said Zhang, who described herself as “lying flat” for the last two weeks 57 leaving her job in the film industry in Wuxi.
“Tangping” 58 (emerge) over the last few months. Some compare them to the 1950s Beat Generation in the United States. 59 (other) call their behavior a form of nonviolent resistance. “People realize there is no upward mobility,” said Yicheng Wang, a PhD student in political science at Boston University. The term developed after 60 April post on the Tieba forum, whose author, unemployed for the last two years, described a low-effort, low-cost lifestyle consisting of just a few months’ work out of the year.
“Lying flat is my movement,” he 61 (write), referring to the Greek philosopher Diogenes, who was known for living in a large container. He posted a picture of himself lying in bed in the middle of the day with the curtains 62 (draw).
But as “tangping” gained 63 (popular), it also brought a level of dishonor. Nanfang Daily called the philosophy “shameful”. Global Times made light of it describing “lying flat” as “not a serious philosophy”.
For Zhang in Wuxi, lying flat is not about giving up or withdrawing from society. “Many people want to lie down because 996 is too 64 (tire), ” she said, referring to the constant hours common in tech industry, 65 the staff are expected to work from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. , six days a week. The philosophy is also about giving oneself a break.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你们学校即将举办主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的演讲比赛。请你以一个具有典型中国元素的节日作为你的演讲主题写一篇演讲稿。内容包括：
1.节日简介及庆祝活动；
2.节日的意义或启迪。
注意：
1.词数80左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数;
2.可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
My name is Li Hua.
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Thank you for listening.
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，使其构成一篇完整的短文。
Lisa checked the words on her spelling test again and again. If she got full marks today, she would win her class’ Spelling Challenge and a prize, a series of books that she had longed for. Plus, Mr. Matt had promised to sing a song in front of the whole class if anyone got a perfect score.
Three more words to go. N-i-c-e-l-y. Q-u-i-c-k-l-y. H-o-n-e-s-t-y. Wait! She’d spelled honesty, not honestly! She erased “-ty” and wrote “-ly” before handing in her paper. Mr. Matt graded the papers while the students were at rest.
After a break, Lisa hurried into the classroom, sitting in her seat nervously-Mr. Matt walked to the front of the room and cleared his throat. “Congratulations, Lisa! You did it!” Then, he kept his promise and began to sing. He sang so well that the whole class erupted!
Mr. Matt presented Lisa with her prize. A big smile spread across Lisa’s face as she read the label on the books: To Lisa, for her perfect score in spelling.
As Lisa burst through the front door afterschool, Mom asked, “Everything OK ”
“Everything’s perfect!” Lisa shouted, showing Mom her spelling test and prize.
Mom hugged her. “Well done, Lisa”
Lisa scooped up(抱起) her cat. “Can you spell nicely, Casper And quickly and honestly, and...” It suddenly occurred to her that she had misspelled the word. Rooted to the spot, Lisa reflected on how she could tell the whole class she shouldn’t have earned the prize at all. She dashed into her room and pulled out the test paper. “If I put the missing’t’ back in, no one would ever know,” she thought. Recalling the joyful moment, a mixture of guilt and unwillingness overwhelmed her.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1
That night, Lisa couldn’t go to sleep, reflecting in bed.
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Paragraph 2
The next day, arriving early at school, Lisa pushed open the door of Mr. Matt’s office.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2024年高考英语第二次模拟考试
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）
1．What is the woman doing
A．Talking to a friend. B．Introducing a city. C．Asking for directions.
【答案】C
【原文】W: This is the first time that I’ve visited the city of Toronto. I don’t know how to get to the CN Tower. Could you tell me the way
M: Sorry, I’m new here too. I come from Atlanta and I’m going to attend a fair.
2．What will the speakers do next
A．Drive to Grandma’s. B．Make a call. C．Go hiking.
【答案】A
【原文】W: How are you doing, honey
M: I’m in a really good mood this morning. I had a good night’s sleep.
W: Sounds perfect. I’m looking forward to going for a hike with you. Our grandma just called that she wants to join us. We should pick her up at her house first.
M: Great!
3．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Where to go. B．What movie to see. C．When to meet.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Let’s meet at 7:30 p. m. outside the cinema.
W: I think we should go there earlier.
M: There are some advertisements before the movie starts, so 7:30 p. m. is a good time.
4．What’s the weather like at the moment
A．Cloudy. B．Rainy. C．Windy.
【答案】C
【原文】M: It has been sunny these days. We are planning a picnic tomorrow.
W: But the weather forecast said there would be a chance of showers.
M: Really Oh, no. The wind is strong outside now. Maybe we should reconsider our plan.
5．Who is the girl probably talking to
A．Her father. B．Her brother. C．Her teacher.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Will you tell Sam to give me back my pencil I’m trying to do homework.
M: Sam, please give your sister back her pencil. You can get one in your mom’s office.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
【听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。】
6．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In an office. B．At school. C．At home.
7．Why does the man leave
A．To work in another company.
B．To study abroad.
C．To live close to his family.
【答案】6．A 7．B
【原文】M: Jane, I will leave here tomorrow.
W: Why You are so skilled at your work.
M: I’ve been here for too long. I want to change my environment.
W: A new environment You mean you have found a post in a new company
M: No, but I’ve decided to study abroad.
W: Sounds a good idea. I also want to be a student again.
M: I’m quitting because I want to try something different. But first of all, I must have a higher degree.
【听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。】
8．What’s the best language study method according to the man
A．Using an app.
B．Listening to news.
C．Speaking with local people.
9．What does the man value most
A．Touring the country.
B．Exploring local cafes.
C．Getting involved in the culture.
【答案】8．C 9．C
【原文】W: How’s your French coming along Are you still practicing daily
M: Yeah, one hour a day. It’s improved from greetings to basic conversations.
W: Great! Could you recommend any apps
M: Well, there’s one named “En Provence”. And I listen to local news sometimes, but nothing beats chatting with people at the local French cafe.
W: And it is handy in France too, right
M: Absolutely. By engaging myself in the culture, I’ll truly become a part of the local community. It’s important to have a genuine experience rather than just being a tourist.
W: That sounds amazing. I’m planning to visit Paris next year too. Maybe I should start learning French as well.
M: Definitely!
【听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。】
10．Where did the man start making pots
A．In India. B．In Scotland. C．In Austria.
11．Why did the man travel at the very beginning
A．To pursue a romantic relationship.
B．To find out what he was interested in.
C．To learn how to make beautiful pots.
12．What can be known about the man after 1970
A．He made larger objects for museums.
B．He produced objects for domestic use.
C．He focused on making small bowls only.
【答案】10．A 11．B 12．B
【原文】W: Now, I’m with Frank Irvine. Frank, were you born in Scotland
M: Actually no. My father was from Austria and I was born there.
W: When did you start getting interested in making pots
M: Well, as a child I was into engines. But I think by the time I was about twenty I was already aware that there might be something else I wanted to do.
W: So, what did you do
M: Well, I started traveling. Er, at first, to find out more about my father’s background, and then I went to the Middle East and on to India, where I met my wife.
W: And her father
M: Yes. And I was visiting them quite a lot and seeing her father working. And eventually I asked him if I could have a go. And then I started using very, very high temperatures to produce some pretty unique effects.
W: And this was quite sometime ago
M: Oh, I’ve been playing about with this since the 1970s. I started with quite small bowls, you know, small home-used objects, then I wanted to try to make larger designs, but still something that might find its way into a home, rather than a museum. Then in 1981. I got onto the idea of them being used outdoors, so they got bigger and bigger. And other people like them too.
W: They certainly do. Well, thankyou very much for your coming here today, Frank.
M: You’re welcome.
【听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。】
13．Where can you buy tickets for Universal Studios Beijing
A．From a dining outlet.
B．From the Fast Pass systems.
C．From the official website.
14．What is necessary for you to bring if you visit Universal Studios
A．A pair of sneakcrs. B．Sunglasses. C．The park’s regulations
15．What is forbidden in the park
A．Outside drinks. B．Smoking. C．Snacks.
16．What can help save some time in queues
A．Buying tickets online.
B．Wearing appropriate footwear.
C．Making use of fast passes.
【答案】13．C 14．B 15．A 16．C
【原文】
When visiting Universal Studios Beijing,there are a few important things to keep in mind for a smooth and enjoyable experience.First of all,it's always advisable to purchase your tickets inadvance to avoid long queues.You can buy tickets online or through authorized ticket outlets.Secondly,dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear as you will be doing a lot of walking throughout the park.Don't forget to bring sunscreen,hats,and sunglasses to protect yourself fromthe sun.Then,be mindful of the park's rules and regulations as outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the park.However,there are numerous dining options available throughout the parkwhere you can enjoy a variety of delicious meals and snacks.Smoking is only permitted indesignated areas.Lastly,make use of the park's Fast Pass systems to minimize wait times for popular rides.The passes can be purchased separately and will allow you to enjoy more attractions without spending excess time in queues.By keeping these tips in mind,you can have a memorable experience at Universal Studios Beijing.Enjoy your visit!
【听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。】
17．Where does. the speaker come from
A．America. B．Australia. C．England
18．What do English people think of Americans
A．Friends. B．Quiet. C．Humorous.
19．What did the speaker like to do in the afternoon in England
A．Play with his friends. B．Watch comedy shows. C．Have a cup of tea.
20．What did the speaker find amazing in England
A．The TV programs. B．The old buildings. C．The tea shops.
【答案】17．A 18．A 19．C 20．B
【原文】M: The most unforgettable experience I’ve ever had Well, that was three years ago when I was in college, I spent a term studying in London. Even though we speak the same language, English people and Americans are very different. They think that we Americans are friendly and that we have a strong desire to be successful and rich. And I think the British are quiet and gentle. I love the lifestyle there, Going out for afternoon tea was fun, and I always did that with my friends. And I really love the old buildings. We don’t have anything that old in the United States, so it is pretty amazing! By the way, I also went to Australia once. The buildings there aren’t so attractive either. The British also have a different sense of humor. Their comedy shows on TV are really funny, I’d like to say my experience was a positive one. In fact, I’m saving up money so I can go back there again.
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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
Based on 2023’s new book releases, we have a feeling that we’ll be reading all year long. Below, we re highlighting just a few of the new books coming out in 2023 that you may want to check out.
The People Who Report More Stress
By Alejandro Valero
$24.18
Alejandro’s first novel The Town of Babylon came out in 2022, and this forthcoming short story collection, full of memorable personalities, explores similar themes: community, relationships, modern incredible life, racism and parenthood.
When Trying to Return Home
By Jennifer Maritza McCauley
$25.11
Spanning (跨越) between Puerto Rico, Pittsburgh, Louisiana and Miami, this short story collection explores the complexities of belonging and the true meaning of home. Each individual story and the themes mentioned are written through the Black American and Afro-Latino experiences.
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
By Roshani Chokshi
$43.70
Roshani Chokshi’s first surprising novel for adults is a fairy tale-filled story about marriage and the secrets couples keep from each other. That, and an enchanted (施过魔法的) house off the coast of Washington and hotel fortune.
I Have Some Questions for You
By Rebecca Makkai
$27.90
Imagine if your life was the stuff of a true crime documentary. Bodie Kane has tried to move on past the 1995 murder of her boarding school roommate. When she returns to the boarding school as an adult, Bodie realizes there are still mysteries about how the case was wrapped up and justice was served.
21．What do we know about The People Who Report More Stress
A．It’s the second expensive of the four.
B．It’s Alejandro Valero’s first novel.
C．It consists of some short stories.
D．It deals with several different themes.
22．What is special about When Trying to Return Home
A．It explores community, relationships and so on.
B．It tells the true meaning of home by experiences.
C．It tells an enchanted house off the coast of Washington.
D．It describes how a Black American returns to his home.
23．Which of the following books best suits a detective story lover
A．The People Who Report More Stress
B．When Trying to Return Home
C．The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
D．I Have Some Questions for You
【答案】21．C 22．B 23．D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了2023年发行的四本书。
21．细节理解题。根据The People Who Report More Stress部分的“Alejandro’s first novel The Town of Babylon came out in 2022,and this forthcoming short story collection (亚历杭德罗的第一部小说《巴比伦城》于2022年出版，这本即将出版的短篇故事集)”可知，这本书是短篇故事集。故选C。
22．细节理解题。从When Trying to Return Home部分中的“this short story collection explores the complexities of belonging and the true meaning of home. Each individual story and the themes mentioned are written through the Black American and Afro-Latino experiences. (这本短篇小说集探讨了归属的复杂性和家的真正意义。每个人的故事和提到的主题都是通过美国黑人和非裔拉丁美洲人的经历写成的)”可知，此书通过主人公的经历告诉我们家的意义。故选B。
23．细节理解题。从最后一段“Bodie Kane has tried to move on past the 1995 murder of her boarding school roommate. When she returns to the boarding school as an adult, Bodie realizes there are still mysteries about how the case was wrapped up and justice was served. (博迪·凯恩试图忘掉1995年她寄宿学校室友被谋杀的事。当她成年后回到寄宿学校时，博迪意识到案件是如何结束的，正义是如何得到伸张的，这仍然是一个谜)”可知，I Have Some Questions for You是一本侦探小说，适合侦探故事爱好者。故选D。
B
In summer the air in Seville is sweet with the scent of oranges. They look pretty on the trees but once they fall, the streets become sticky with juice and black with flies. The 5,700 tonnes of bitter fruit the city’s 48,000 trees deposit on the streets are a hazard for pedestrians (行人) and a headache for the city’s cleaning department.
Now a project has been launched to produce an entirely different kind of juice from the unwanted oranges: electricity. Seville is running a pilot project to use the methane (甲烷) produced as the fruit ferments (发酵) to generate clean electricity.
Emasesa, the city water company, will use 35 tonnes of fruit to generate clean energy to run a water purification plant. The oranges will go to a facility that generates electricity from organic matter. As they ferment, the methane captured will be used to drive the generator.
“The juice is made up of very short carbon chains and the energetic performance of these carbon chains during the fermentation process is very high,” said Benigno López, the head of Emasesa’s environmental department.
While the aim for now is to use the energy to run the water purification plants, the ultimate goal is to feed extra electricity back into the grid (电网). The team behind the project says the potential is huge. Trials have shown that a tonne of oranges will produce 50kWh, enough to power five homes for a day, and they calculate that if all the city’s oranges were recycled and the energy put back into the grid, 73,000 homes could be powered.
“Emasesa is now a role model in Spain for sustainability and the fight against climate change,” said Juan Espadas Cejas, the mayor of Seville. “The water purification plants consume almost 40% of the energy to provide the city with drinking water. This project will help us to reach our targets for reducing emissions, energy self sufficiency and the circular economy.”
24．What can be known about the orange trees in Seville from Paragraph 1
A．They are pleasant views on the streets all year round.
B．They are so productive that they are widely exported.
C．Their ripe fruits trouble the city’s cleaning department.
D．Their juicy fruits are mostly consumed by the citizens.
25．What is the target of the pilot project in the future
A．To recycle more street oranges for fermentation.
B．To supply extra electrical power for the local grid.
C．To operate the water purification plants efficiently.
D．To make the fermentation process of oranges faster.
26．What is Juan Espadas Cejas’ attitude towards Emasesa
A．Favourable. B．Skeptical. C．Intolerant. D．Uninterested.
27．What is the best title for the text
A．A Big Headache: Unwanted Oranges in Seville
B．A Green Study: Fermentation Process of Oranges
C．A Water Plant: Extra Power Produced for the Grid
D．A Pilot Project: Leftover Oranges Turned into Wealth
【答案】24．C 25．B 26．A 27．D
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。讲述了西班牙塞维利亚市如何应对夏季橘子成熟季节带来的环境问题，并介绍了该市的一项创新环保项目。
24．细节理解题。根据第一段“The 5,700 tonnes of bitter fruit the city’s 48,000 trees deposit on the streets are a hazard for pedestrians (行人) and a headache for the city’s cleaning department.(该市48,000棵橙树丢在街道上的5,700吨苦涩水果对行人构成了危险，也给城市清洁部门带来了困扰)”可知，塞维利亚的橙树上成熟的果实给城市清洁部门带来了麻烦，故选C项。
25．细节理解题。根据第五段“While the aim for now is to use the energy to run the water purification plants, the ultimate goal is to feed extra electricity back into the grid(虽然目前的目标是利用这些能源运行水净化厂，但最终目标是将额外的电力反馈到电网中)”可知，未来试点项目的目标是为当地电网供应额外电力，故选B项。
26．推理判断题。根据最后一段““Emasesa is now a role model in Spain for sustainability and the fight against climate change,” said Juan Espadas Cejas, the mayor of Seville.(塞维利亚市长Juan Espadas Cejas表示：“Emasesa现在是西班牙可持续性和应对气候变化的典范。)”可推理出塞维利亚市长Juan Espadas Cejas对Emasesa持支持的态度，故选A项。
27．主旨大意题。根据第一段“The 5,700 tonnes of bitter fruit the city’s 48,000 trees deposit on the streets are a hazard for pedestrians (行人) and a headache for the city’s cleaning department.(该市48,000棵橙树丢在街道上的5,700吨苦涩水果对行人构成了危险，也给城市清洁部门带来了困扰)”、第二段“Now a project has been launched to produce an entirely different kind of juice from the unwanted oranges: electricity.(现在，一个项目已经启动，将这些不想要的橙子转化为完全不同的东西：电力。)”、第五段“While the aim for now is to use the energy to run the water purification plants, the ultimate goal is to feed extra electricity back into the grid(虽然目前的目标是利用这些能源运行水净化厂，但最终目标是将额外的电力反馈到电网中)”以及最后一段““Emasesa is now a role model in Spain for sustainability and the fight against climate change,” said Juan Espadas Cejas, the mayor of Seville.(塞维利亚市长Juan Espadas Cejas表示：“Emasesa现在是西班牙可持续性和应对气候变化的典范。)”可知本文主要讲的是塞维利亚开展了一个试点项目：将多余的橙子用来发电，变废为宝，D项“A Pilot Project: Leftover Oranges Turned into Wealth(试点项目：剩余橙子变成财富)”表达的含义适合用做本文标题，故选D项。
C
A team of Dutch researchers has discovered that magpies (喜鹊) are using metal spikes (things with sharp points) designed to keep them away from certain urban areas to make their own nests stronger and keep invaders at bay.
Scientists have known for a while that magpies are some of the most intelligent birds in the world, but even they were puzzled by their amazing ability to adapt to hostile urban environments. It’s not unusual for birds to use human trash as tools and building materials for their nests, but seeing them use the very things we humans use against them was nothing short of puzzling for researchers at the Natural History Museum in Rotterdam and the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden, in the Netherlands.
“I didn’t expect this. These anti bird spikes are meant to deter birds, they are supposed to scare them off, but on the contrary, the birds just use them.” Kees Moeliker, the director of the Natural History Museum Rotterdam, told The Guardian.
One particularly impressive magpie nest was discovered in the courtyard of a hospital in Antwerp, Belgium. It was made up of around 1,500 anti-bird spikes, most of which seemed to be positioned with the sharp point outwards, as protection against invaders. After discovering it, researchers checked the roof and confirmed that around 50 meters of anti-bird spike strips had been ripped off the building, leaving only the glue used to fix them in place.
Birds have been known to take sharp objects, from point y branches to nails, screws, into their nests as protection, but the use of anti-bird spikes is kind of ironic, as they are the very things used to keep them away. To scientists like Hiemstra, this is a sort of “beautiful revenge”.
A few years back, we wrote about rich people in the UK installing anti-bird spikes on trees to stop birds from pooping on their luxury cars, but I guess the birds had the last laugh.
28．How did the researchers feel when they found magpies made use of metal spikes
A．Shocked. B．Amused. C．Frightened. D．Disappointed.
29．What does the underlined word “deter” mean in paragraph 3
A．Attract. B．Threaten. C．Raise. D．Protect.
30．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Supporting evidence for the research result.
B．Deeper explanation of the research finding.
C．Practical application of the research discovery.
D．Further exploration of the cause of the discovery.
31．What can we infer from the passage
A．Birds are the masters of architecture.
B．Birds respond wisely in face of anti-bird spikes.
C．Birds use human trash to make for better adaptation.
D．Birds turn out the most intelligent species in the world.
【答案】28．A 29．B 30．A 31．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了荷兰一组研究人员发现，喜鹄正在使用一种不寻常的材料筑巢——一种人类旨在让鸟类远离建筑物而使用的尖刺，以适应恶劣的城市环境。
28．细节理解题。由文章第一段“A team of Dutch researchers has discovered that magpies ( 喜鹊 ) are using metal spikes (things with sharp points) designed to keep them away from certain urban areas to make their own nests stronger and keep invaders at bay.(荷兰一组研究人员发现，喜鹊会使用旨在让它们远离某些城市区域的东西，金属尖刺(有尖的东西)使它们的巢穴更坚固，并阻止入侵者进入。)”和第二段中“Scientists have known for a while that magpies are some of the most intelligent birds in the world, but even they were puzzled by their amazing ability to adapt to hostile urban environments. (科学家们早就知道喜鹊是世界上最聪明的鸟类之一，但即使是他们也对喜鹊适应恶劣城市环境的惊人能力感到困惑。)”可知，当研究人员发现喜鹊使用金属尖刺时，他们感到震惊。故选A。
29．词句猜测题。由文章第三段中“they are supposed to scare them off (它们应该把它们吓跑)”可知，这些防鸟钉旨在阻止鸟类，从而推知，带下划线的“deter”意为“吓跑”。A. Attract吸引；B. Threaten威胁，恐吓；C. Raise升起；D. Protect保护。故选B。
30．主旨大意题。由文章第四段“One particularly impressive magpie nest was discovered in the courtyard of a hospital in Antwerp, Belgium. It was made up of around 1,500 anti-bird spikes, most of which seemed to be positioned with the sharp point outwards, as protection against invaders. After discovering it, researchers checked the roof and confirmed that around 50 meters of anti-bird spike strips had been ripped off the building, leaving only the glue used to fix them in place. (在比利时安特卫普一家医院的院子里发现了一个特别令人印象深刻的喜鹊巢。它由大约1500根防鸟刺组成，大多数刺的尖头似乎都朝外，以防止入侵者入侵。发现后，研究人员检查了屋顶，确认大约50米长的防鸟钉条被从建筑物上扯下来，只留下用于固定它们的胶水。)”可知，第4段是研究结果：喜鹊使用防鸟刺筑巢的的支持性证据。故选A。
31．推理判断题。由文章第三段中“These anti bird spikes are meant to deter birds, they are supposed to scare them off, but on the contrary, the birds just use them. (这些防鸟刺是为了阻止鸟类，它们应该把它们吓跑，但相反，鸟类使用它们。)”可知，面对防鸟刺，鸟类会做出明智的反应。故选B。
D
Theophilus Tetteh is an African contemporary artist from Ghana. He buried himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school while experimenting with different media themes.
Now we hear about African painters stepping into the spotlight, but it might be challenging for Ghanaian artists to bring their careers to commercial success and critical recognition. The art market as such is not yet established in Ghana. The country doesn’t even have a national gallery to preserve and promote Ghanaian art. It can be problematic for young painters who cannot afford to move to Europe or the US to promote and market their art. Besides, many young artists can even have trouble getting painting materials.
Things changed for Tetteh when he got featured in BE OPEN Art, an online gallery of contemporary art. It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals. The platform especially welcomes artists who don’t have resources or promotional opportunities such as graduates and self-taught artists.
In December 2020, Tetteh was voted the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art. Later, he was chosen as the gallery’s first-ever Artist of the Year. The award brought him favorable publicity, so he was noticed by the art community, the media, collectors, etc. In 2021, he was interviewed frequently by the media and featured in a famous magazine. All these things let the prices of the artist’s work inch upwards.
Tetteh thinks the world can be a better place if young artists are guided on their way without any form of disregard, but with support of the senior. As his name has hit headlines of the arts world media, he hopes to help promote emerging talents in his native country. “The art makes the man and the man makes the art,” he says.
32．What can we learn about Ghanaian artists from paragraphs 1-2
A．They tend to combine designs with media themes.
B．They have established an art market to promote works.
C．They desire professional guidance on preserving national art.
D．They lack a supportive platform to realize commercial value of their works.
33．Why does Elena Baturina establish BE OPEN Art
A．To promote ancient African art treasures.
B．To broaden the artistic vision of self-taught artists.
C．To provide chances for young artists to display artistic talents.
D．To sponsor a project for the contemporary emerging artists from Ghana.
34．What kind of person is Tetteh according to the last paragraph
A．Socially responsible. B．Amazingly talented.
C．Commercially smart. D．Culturally conservative.
35．Which of the following best describes Tetteh’s change of fate
A．All that glitters is not gold.
B．Opportunity favors the prepared.
C．The strong is not without tears.
D．A good name is easier lost than won.
【答案】32．D 33．C 34．A 35．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲的是在线画廊BE OPEN Art为没有机会推广自己艺术作品机会的艺术家提供一个向世界艺术专业人士展示他们作品的机会。
32．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The art market as such is not yet established in Ghana. The country doesn’t even have a national gallery to preserve and promote Ghanaian art.(加纳的艺术市场还没有建立起来。这个国家甚至没有一个国家美术馆来保护和推广加纳的艺术)”可知，加纳艺术家缺乏一个支撑其作品实现商业价值的平台。故选D。
33．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals.(它是由慈善家Elena Baturina创立的，旨在为世界各地的新兴艺术家提供一个向世界艺术专业人士展示他们作品的机会)”可知，Elena Baturina创立BE OPEN Art，是为了给年轻艺术家提供展示艺术才华的机会。故选C。
34．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Tetteh thinks the world can be a better place if young artists are guided on their way without any form of disregard, but with support of the senior. As his name has hit headlines of the arts world media, he hopes to help promote emerging talents in his native country.(Tetteh 认为，如果年轻艺术家的道路上没有任何形式的漠视，但在前辈的支持下，世界会变得更美好。由于他的名字登上了艺术界媒体的头条，他希望能在自己的祖国帮助培养新兴人才)”可知，Tetteh希望能在自己的祖国帮助培养新兴人才，可推知他是有社会责任感的。故选A。
35．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Theophilus Tetteh is an African contemporary artist from Ghana. He buried himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school while experimenting with different media themes.(Theophilus Tetteh是一位来自加纳的非洲当代艺术家。他在学校埋头学习平面设计和绘画，同时尝试不同的媒体主题)”、文章第三段“Things changed for Tetteh when he got featured in BE OPEN Art, an online gallery of contemporary art. It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals. The platform especially welcomes artists who don’t have resources or promotional opportunities such as graduates and self-taught artists.(当Tetteh成为在线当代艺术画廊BE OPEN Art的常客时，情况发生了变化。它是由慈善家Elena Baturina创立的，旨在为世界各地的新兴艺术家提供一个向世界艺术专业人士展示他们作品的机会。这个平台特别欢迎那些没有资源和推广机会的艺术家，比如毕业生和自学成才的艺术家)”以及文章第四段“In December 2020, Tetteh was voted the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art. Later, he was chosen as the gallery’s first-ever Artist of the Year. The award brought him favorable publicity, so he was noticed by the art community, the media, collectors, etc.(2020年12月，Tetteh被BE OPEN Art的参观者评选为本月艺术家。后来，他被选为该画廊的第一位年度艺术家。这个奖项给他带来了良好的宣传，因此他被艺术界、媒体、收藏家等注意到)”可知，在线当代艺术画廊BE OPEN Art为艺术家提供了向世界艺术专业人士展示作品的机会，Tetteh抓住机会，使自己的才能被注意到，说明机会青睐有准备的人。故选B。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In order to survive in the world with challenges, we need to be wise. 36 Let me tell you this, wisdom provides us with perspective when we need it and it calms us down in terrible situations. Here are some strategies that we can use to get wiser.
37 This will open up new pathways for us. Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas. If you are humble, then you will always get to experience something new.
You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day. Take new classes, read books and the list goes on and on. 38 All of these activities will help you to tackle problems from different angles, making everything easier.
You obviously want to grow and do better in life, right The best way is to have wise people as your mentors (导师), like teachers, colleagues and even special friends. Prior to making them a mentor, find out what makes them wiser, then engage in useful dialogue with them. 39
If you have accumulated a lot of knowledge, then why not share it with others too 40 In today’s world, it is very easy to become wise but it isn’t easy to help others. So keep things balanced and never let go of your passions and values. This will pave the path to success.
A．Why do we communicate with wise people
B．Why is wisdom crucial in this modern world
C．Change your routine and see where life takes you.
D．Surf the Internet and clear out your problems that confuse you.
E．Sometimes we ourselves need to be open to diverse perspectives.
F．The more time is spent with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will be.
G．Communicating with others and helping them out will also increase your wisdom.
【答案】36．B 37．E 38．D 39．F 40．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者就如何获得人生智慧给出了建议，帮助读者更好地面对充满挑战的世界以及生活中的困境。
36．根据空前的“In order to survive in the world with challenges, we need to be wise.(为了在这个充满挑战的世界上生存，我们需要变得聪明)”以及后文“Let me tell you this, wisdom provides us with perspective when we need it and it calms us down in terrible situations.(让我告诉你，当我们需要的时候，智慧会给我们提供视角，在糟糕的情况下，智慧会让我们冷静下来)”可知，智慧对每个人来说都是十分重要的，所以B项“Why is wisdom crucial in this modern world (为什么智慧在现代社会如此重要 )”起到承上启下的作用，引出下文介绍智慧的重要性的具体例子。故选B项。
37．分析设空，位于段首，是本段的中心句，根据后文“This will open up new pathways for us. Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas. If you are humble, then you will always get to experience something new.(这将为我们开辟新的道路。永远不要把你的观点建立在最流行的观点或对你来说最舒服的观点上。训练你的大脑成为一个不受评判的思想空间。如果你是谦虚的，那么你总能体验到新的东西)”可知，本段主张应学会接受不同的观点，所以E项“Sometimes we ourselves need to be open to diverse perspectives(有时候，我们自己也需要对不同的观点持开放态度)”符合文意。故选E项。
38．根据上文“You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day. Take new classes, read books and the list goes on and on.(你一定是那种每天都能学到新东西的人。参加新的课程，阅读书籍，这样的例子不胜枚举)”以及后文“All of these activities will help you to tackle problems from different angles, making everything easier.(所有这些活动将帮助你从不同的角度解决问题，使一切变得更容易)”可知，空处应承接上文，列举学习新事物的方式，下文中的“All of these activities”即指代前两句话，且D项中的“clear out your problems”与下文中的“tackle problems”相呼应。故选D项。
39．分析设空，位于段尾，是对前文的总结，根据前文“You obviously want to grow and do better in life, right The best way is to have wise people as your mentors (导师), like teachers, colleagues and even special friends. Prior to making them a mentor, find out what makes them wiser, then engage in useful dialogue with them.(你显然想要成长，想要在生活中做得更好，对吗 最好的方法是找一些有智慧的人做你的导师，比如老师、同事，甚至是特别的朋友。在成为他们的导师之前，找出是什么让他们更聪明，然后与他们进行有益的对话)”可知，本段的主题为“以智者为师”，所以F项“The more time is spent with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will be.(与他们相处的时间越多，知识的传递就越多)”与本段主题相符，且F项中的“them”与上文中的“them”相呼应。故选F项。
40．根据前文“If you have accumulated a lot of knowledge, then why not share it with others too (如果你积累了很多知识，那么为什么不与他人分享呢 )”可知，本段提出积累了很多知识后要与他人分享并积极帮助他人，所以G项“Communicating with others and helping them out will also increase your wisdom.(与他人交流并帮助他们也会增加你的智慧。)”与本段主题相符，且G项中的“Communicating with others”与上文中的“share it with others”相呼应。故选G项。
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Who Moved My Cheese is a motivational book about change in life and work. It shows you how to anticipate change, adapt to change, 41 change and be ready to change. This story takes less than an hour to read, but its unique 42 can last for a lifetime.
The story takes place in a Maze where 43 characters look for “Cheese”. Cheese is a metaphor (比喻) for what we want to have in 44 , whether it is a job, recognition, spiritual peace, or even an 45 like jogging or golf. We 46 it because we believe it can make us happy. If we get it, we often become 47 it. And if we lose it, it can be 48 . The “Maze” in the story is 49 metaphor, which means where you look you’re your “cheese.” It can be the organization you work in, or the 50 you live in. You will see that the two mice do 51 when they face change because they keep things simple, while the two little people’s complex brains and human emotions 52 things. We all know people are more intelligent than mice. 53 , as you watch what the characters in the book do, and realize the mice and the little people 54 parts of ourselves, the simple and the complex, you can see it would be 55 to do the things in a simple way when things change. You can enjoy more success if you discover the secret, that is, make things simple.
41．A．avoid B．ignore C．enjoy D．face
42．A．insight B．solution C．recognition D．exploration
43．A．two B．three C．four D．five
44．A．work B．trouble C．maze D．life
45．A．event B．incident C．activity D．anecdote
46．A．stimulate B．pursue C．acquire D．confirm
47．A．cruel to B．attached to C．opposed to D．equal to
48．A．astonishing B．passive C．dynamic D．depressing
49．A．another B．other C．one D．that
50．A．cave B．community C．shelter D．cottage
51．A．faster B．slower C．better D．worse
52．A．complicate B．comprehend C．circulate D．clarify
53．A．Therefore B．Furthermore C．However D．Otherwise
54．A．recall B．recommend C．relocate D．represent
55．A．for our benefit B．to our advantage C．to our surprise D．in our presence
【答案】
41．C 42．A 43．C 44．D 45．C 46．B 47．B 48．D 49．A 50．B 51．C 52．A 53．C 54．D 55．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了《谁动了我的奶酪？》这本书想要告诉我们的一些道理。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：它告诉你如何预测变化，适应变化，享受变化，并准备好改变。A. avoid避免；B. ignore忽视；C. enjoy欣赏；D. face面对。根据上文“how to anticipate change, adapt to change”可知，此处是一个过程，即预测变化，适应变化，享受变化，并准备好改变。故选C。
42．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个故事花了不到一个小时的时间来阅读，但它独特的洞察力可以持续一生。A. insight了解，洞察力；B. solution解决方案；C. recognition识别；D. exploration探索。结合后文可知这本书主要告诉了我们一些人生的道理，insight此处符合语境，故选A。
43．考查数词词义辨析。句意：故事发生在一个迷宫里，四个角色在寻找“奶酪”。A. two二；B. three三；C. four四；D. five五。根据后文“the two mice”以及“while the two little people’s complex brains”可知有四个角色。故选C。
44．考查名词词义辨析。句意：奶酪象征着我们在生活中想要的东西，无论是工作、认可、精神平静，甚至是慢跑或高尔夫球这样的活动。A. work工作；B. trouble麻烦；C. maze迷宫；D. life生活。根据后文“whether it is a job, recognition, spiritual peace”可知，奶酪象征着我们在生活中想要的东西，故选D。
45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：奶酪象征着我们在生活中想要的东西，无论是工作、认可、精神平静，甚至是慢跑或高尔夫球这样的活动。A. event事件；B. incident事故；C. activity活动；D. anecdote趣闻。根据后文“like jogging or golf”指慢跑或高尔夫球这样的活动。故选C。
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们追求它，因为我们相信它能让我们快乐。A. stimulate刺激；B. pursue追求；C. acquire获得；D. confirm确认。根据后文“it because we believe it can make us happy”可知，我们追求它，因为我们相信它能让我们快乐。故选B。
47．考查固定短语辨析。句意：如果我们得到它，我们常常会对它产生依恋。A. cruel to残酷的；B. attached to附属于；C. opposed to反对；D. equal to相等的。根据上文“If we get it, we often become”指得到自己想要东西后，我们常常会对它产生依恋。故选B。
48．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果我们失去了它，会很沮丧。A. astonishing惊人的；B. passive被动的；C. dynamic动态的；D. depressing令人沮丧的。根据上文“And if we lose it, it can be”可知失去想要的东西会让人沮丧。故选D。
49．考查代词词义辨析。句意：故事中的“迷宫”是另一个比喻，意思是你朝哪里看，哪里就是你的“奶酪”。A. another其他的，另一；B. other其他的；C. one一个；D. that那个。后跟单数名词metaphor，表示“另一个”应用another，other后跟复数名词，故选A。
50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：它可以是你工作的组织，也可以是你居住的社区。A. cave洞穴；B. community社区；C. shelter收容所；D. cottage小屋。根据后文“you live in”指居住的社区，故选B。
51．考查副词词义辨析。句意：你会看到两只老鼠在面对变化时表现得更好，因为它们让事情变得简单，而这两个小人复杂的大脑和人类的情感让事情变得复杂。A. faster更快地；B. slower更慢地；C. better更好地；D. worse更差地。根据后文“when they face change because they keep things simple”可知，两只老鼠在面对变化时表现得更好，因为它们让事情变得简单，故选C。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：你会看到两只老鼠在面对变化时表现得更好，因为它们让事情变得简单，而这两个小人复杂的大脑和人类的情感让事情变得复杂。A. complicate使复杂化；B. comprehend理解；C. circulate循环；D. clarify澄清。此处与上文“when they face change because they keep things simple”对应，指复杂的大脑和人类的情感让事情变得复杂。故选A。
53．考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，当你看到书中的人物是怎么做的，意识到老鼠和小人物代表了我们自己的一部分，简单的和复杂的，你可以看到，当事情发生变化时，用简单的方式做事对我们是有利的。A. Therefore因此；B. Furthermore此外；C. However然而；D. Otherwise否则。结合前后文语境可知为转折关系，应用however。故选C。
54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，当你看到书中的人物是怎么做的，意识到老鼠和小人物代表了我们自己的一部分，简单的和复杂的，你可以看到，当事情发生变化时，用简单的方式做事对我们是有利的。A. recall回忆；B. recommend要求；C. relocate搬迁；D. represent代表。根据上文“realize the mice and the little people”指老鼠和小人物代表了我们自己的一部分，故选D。
55．考查介词短语辨析。句意：然而，当你看到书中的人物是怎么做的，意识到老鼠和小人物代表了我们自己的一部分，简单的和复杂的，你可以看到，当事情发生变化时，用简单的方式做事对我们是有利的。A. for our benefit为了我们的利益；B. to our advantage对我们有利；C. to our surprise令我们惊讶的是；D. in our presence在我们面前。根据后文“You can enjoy more success if you discover the secret, that is, make things simple.(如果你发现了秘诀，那就是让事情变得简单，你就能享受更多的成功)”可知，指当事情发生变化时，用简单的方式做事对我们是有利的。故选B。
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。
Young Chinese are fighting against society through a simple act of resistance: lying down. Examples of the “tangping”, or “lying flat”, way of life 56 (include) not getting married, not having children, and refusing to work extra hours or to hold a job at all. “I stay at home and sleep and watch television series.” said Zhang, who described herself as “lying flat” for the last two weeks 57 leaving her job in the film industry in Wuxi.
“Tangping” 58 (emerge) over the last few months. Some compare them to the 1950s Beat Generation in the United States. 59 (other) call their behavior a form of nonviolent resistance. “People realize there is no upward mobility,” said Yicheng Wang, a PhD student in political science at Boston University. The term developed after 60 April post on the Tieba forum, whose author, unemployed for the last two years, described a low-effort, low-cost lifestyle consisting of just a few months’ work out of the year.
“Lying flat is my movement,” he 61 (write), referring to the Greek philosopher Diogenes, who was known for living in a large container. He posted a picture of himself lying in bed in the middle of the day with the curtains 62 (draw).
But as “tangping” gained 63 (popular), it also brought a level of dishonor. Nanfang Daily called the philosophy “shameful”. Global Times made light of it describing “lying flat” as “not a serious philosophy”.
For Zhang in Wuxi, lying flat is not about giving up or withdrawing from society. “Many people want to lie down because 996 is too 64 (tire), ” she said, referring to the constant hours common in tech industry, 65 the staff are expected to work from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. , six days a week. The philosophy is also about giving oneself a break.
【答案】
56．include 57．after 58．has emerged 59．Others 60．an 61．wrote 62．drawn 63．popularity 64．tiring 65．where
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种社会现象——中国年轻人通过“躺平”的生活方式对抗生活压力。
56．考查时态和主谓一致。句意：“躺平”生活方式的例子包括不结婚、不生孩子、拒绝加班或根本不工作。include做谓语动词，陈述客观事实，时态用一般现在时，主语Examples复数，谓语复数形式。故填include。
57．考查介词。句意：“我呆在家里睡觉，看电视连续剧。”张女士说，她辞去无锡电影业的工作之后，两周都处于“躺平”状态。介词after (在……之后)符合句意。故填after。
58．考查时态和主谓一致。句意：“躺平”在过去几个月出现了。emerge做谓语动词，由时间状语over the last few months可知用现在完成时，主动语态，主语“Tangping”单数，谓语单数形式。故填has emerged。
59．考查代词。句意：其他人称他们的行为是非暴力抵抗的一种形式。some...others...(一些人……另一些人……)，首字母大写。故填Others。
60．考查冠词。句意：这个词是在4月份贴吧论坛上的一篇帖子后发展而来的，该文章的作者在过去两年中失业，描述了一种低努力、低成本、一年中只有几个月的工作的生活方式。此处泛指“一篇4月份的帖子”，April以元音音素开头，用不定冠词an。故填an。
61．考查时态。句意：“躺平是我的运动，”他写道，提及以睡在大箱子里而闻名的希腊哲学家第欧根尼。事情发生在过去，谓语动词write用一般过去时。故填wrote。
62．考查过去分词。句意：他贴了一张自己中午拉着窗帘躺在床上的照片。with复合结构，逻辑主语the curtains和非谓语动词draw是被动关系，draw用过去分词做宾补。故填drawn。
63．考查名词。句意：但随着“躺平”越来越受欢迎，它也带来了一定程度的耻辱。抽象名词popularity做宾语。故填popularity。
64．考查形容词。句意：她说，“很多人想躺平，因为996太累了”，996指的是科技行业中常见的固定工作时间，员工每周工作六天，从早上9点到晚上9点。主语996是物，用修饰形容物的-ing形容词tiring作表语。故填tiring。
65．考查定语从句。句意：她说，“很多人想躺平，因为996太累了”，996指的是科技行业中常见的固定工作时间，员工每周工作六天，从早上9点到晚上9点。该空引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是tech industry，在从句中做地点状语，用关系副词where。故填where。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你们学校即将举办主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的演讲比赛。请你以一个具有典型中国元素的节日作为你的演讲主题写一篇演讲稿。内容包括：
1.节日简介及庆祝活动；
2.节日的意义或启迪。
注意：
1.词数80左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数;
2.可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
My name is Li Hua.
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Thank you for listening.
【答案】
My name is Li Hua. Today, I'm honored to share with you the beauty of one of the most vibrant and culturally rich festivals in China — the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival.
The Chinese New Year is the most important traditional holiday in China, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It's a time for family reunions, exchanging gifts, and feasting on delicious traditional foods. The Chinese New Year is symbol of rebirth and renewal, much like the springtime itself. It teaches us the values of unity, harmony, and respect for our elders.
Thank you for listening.
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。学校即将举办主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的演讲比赛。要求考生以一个具有典型中国元素的节日作为你的演讲主题写一篇演讲稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
被称为：be known as→be referred to as
美味：delicious→tasty
重要的：important→significant
开始：beginning→start
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：The Chinese New Year is the most important traditional holiday in China, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
拓展句：The Chinese New Year is the most important traditional holiday in China, which marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Today, I'm honored to share with you the beauty of one of the most vibrant and culturally rich festivals in China — the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. (运用了过去分词作定语)
[高分句型2] The Chinese New Year is the most important traditional holiday in China, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. (运用了现在分词作状语)
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，使其构成一篇完整的短文。
Lisa checked the words on her spelling test again and again. If she got full marks today, she would win her class’ Spelling Challenge and a prize, a series of books that she had longed for. Plus, Mr. Matt had promised to sing a song in front of the whole class if anyone got a perfect score.
Three more words to go. N-i-c-e-l-y. Q-u-i-c-k-l-y. H-o-n-e-s-t-y. Wait! She’d spelled honesty, not honestly! She erased “-ty” and wrote “-ly” before handing in her paper. Mr. Matt graded the papers while the students were at rest.
After a break, Lisa hurried into the classroom, sitting in her seat nervously-Mr. Matt walked to the front of the room and cleared his throat. “Congratulations, Lisa! You did it!” Then, he kept his promise and began to sing. He sang so well that the whole class erupted!
Mr. Matt presented Lisa with her prize. A big smile spread across Lisa’s face as she read the label on the books: To Lisa, for her perfect score in spelling.
As Lisa burst through the front door afterschool, Mom asked, “Everything OK ”
“Everything’s perfect!” Lisa shouted, showing Mom her spelling test and prize.
Mom hugged her. “Well done, Lisa”
Lisa scooped up(抱起) her cat. “Can you spell nicely, Casper And quickly and honestly, and...” It suddenly occurred to her that she had misspelled the word. Rooted to the spot, Lisa reflected on how she could tell the whole class she shouldn’t have earned the prize at all. She dashed into her room and pulled out the test paper. “If I put the missing’t’ back in, no one would ever know,” she thought. Recalling the joyful moment, a mixture of guilt and unwillingness overwhelmed her.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
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That night, Lisa couldn’t go to sleep, reflecting in bed.
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The next day, arriving early at school, Lisa pushed open the door of Mr. Matt’s office.
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【答案】
That night, Lisa couldn’t go to sleep, reflecting in bed. Aware that there was something wrong with Lisa, Mom knocked on the door and entered her room. “Where’s your spelling test paper, sweetheart ” Mom asked, gazing at her eagerly. Lisa took out the paper and handed it unwillingly to her mom. When Mom spotted “honesly”, Mom frowned, “Probably you don’t deserve the prize.” After thinking for a while, she soon understood what she should do.
The next day, arriving early at school, Magen pushed open the door of Mr. Matt’s office. Hands slightly trembling, Lisa gave Mr. Matt her test paper and the books. Lisa confessed her spelling mistake in the test, a pink flush spreading over her cheeks. “I see.” Even though Mr. Matt tried to contain her emotions, surprise registered on her face. Then she picked up a pen, crossed out the word “perfect” and wrote “honest” instead before handing the prize back to Lisa. Lisa ’s jaw dropped. Mr. Matt grinned. “For honesty.”
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Lisa在拼写测试中得了100分，赢得班级第一季度的拼写挑战，以及一系列的书籍。她的老师Matt还为她唱了一首歌曲，她开心的回到家，却发现自己试卷上的诚实的单词拼写错误，思考该怎么办。
【详解】1.段落续写：①由第一段首句内容“那天晚上，Lisa无法入睡，躺在床上沉思。”可知，第一段可描写Lisa表现反常，妈妈发现了Lisa的拼写错误，并告诉Lisa不应该得到这个奖品。
②由第二段首句内容“第二天，Lisa早早来到学校，推开Matt办公室的门。”可知，第二段Lisa向她的老师承认拼写错误，归还词典，Matt因为Lisa的诚实又把书给了Lisa。
2.续写线索：妈妈发现拼写错误——觉得Lisa不应该得到奖品——回应妈妈诚实的表现——向老师承认错误——老师因为Lisa诚实奖励书籍
3.词汇激活行为类
①.凝视：gaze at/peer at/stare at
②.拿出：take out/fetch out
③.承认：confess/admit
情绪类
①.感到羞愧的：a pink flush spreading over her cheeks/feel shamefaced
②.惊讶：surprise/amazement
【点睛】[高分句型1]. She soon understood what she should do. (由连接词what引导的宾语从句作understood的宾语)
[高分句型2]. Even though Mr. Matt tried to contain her emotions, surprise registered on her face. (由even though引导让步状语从句)

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