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巴蜀中学2024届高考适应性月考卷（七）
英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写
第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Foundation for Educational Progress is Seeking a New Chief Executive
The Foundation for Educational Progress is an independent charity established by a global news organization in 2012. We support children from underserved backgrounds to have inspiring discussions about the news, which teach them to creatively solve problems, listen with an open mind and speak with confidence.
Our founding Chief Executive, Emily Evans, has decided to move on to tackle new challenges. She will step down next summer, and we are seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the charity as it begins a hugely exciting next stage of global growth. Our programme, Topical Talk, has expanded from a UK pilot in 2013 to reaching over 200,000 children across the world today, and we have ambitious plans for the next decade.
We have an extraordinary platform to support our growth ambitions: a talented, highly motivated and supportive team; a collaborative (合作的), high-trust culture; and clear strategic focus. We are looking for a leader who can build on this platform and realise our potential for scale at the same time as deepening our impact, ensuring that we always stay focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of children who are most in need of extra support.
If you have experience of scaling an organisation while taking a collaborative, inclusive and empowering approach to leadership, and you are passionate about our mission, we would love to hear from you. The role is based in headquarters in London at least two days per week.
Find more information including details of how to apply, here:
foundationforprogress.org/chiefexecutive
21. What do we know about the Foundation for Educational Progress
A. It is a global news organization.
B. It runs many exchange programs.
C. It hopes to expand its global influence.
D. It provides financial help to needy children.
22. What must a qualified candidate be able to do
A. Take on the role immediately.
B. Specialize in global news reporting.
C. Lead the team in an authoritative way.
D. Ensure a minimal weekly presence in London.
23. In which section of a magazine may this text appear
A. News Updates. B. Career Opportunities.
C. Educational Resources. D. Volunteering Information.
B
If you wanted to make a Disney-style animation (动画) of, say, Reggie, a spirited rabbit, planning to save his forest, you’d have a lead animator draw the extremes of the action: Reggie looking intensely focused, and then proudly announcing, “There’s a new hero in the forest!” Then you’d bring in an in-betweener that is, the animator who draws all the comprehensive frames that bridge the major actions.
In-betweeners don’t get the glory, but without them cartoons would hop from one emotional peak to another, missing connective grace. Burny Mattinson (1935-2023) started his career at the Walt Disney Company in the mailroom, and, even though he had no formal training in animation, he was given a swing at in-betweening just six months later.
His first big assignment was to in-between the wagging of a dog’s tail. Disney animation was famous for its silky elegance, owing in no small part to the skill of its in-betweeners, and, thanks to Mattinson, the tail practically glided from side to side.
Mattinson had wanted to be an animator ever since his mother had taken him to see “Pinocchio” at a theatre when he was six. In a bold move, Mattinson showed up at the Disney Studios gate with his portfolio (作品) as soon as he finished high school. The magical part of this story is that, instead of shooing him away, the security guard liked his drawings and called the head of personnel to take a look.
Thus, Mattinson became a messenger at Disney, beginning a career that would eventually make him the employee with the longest service at the company. He had joined the company at a golden moment. Listing the films that he worked on is a little like listing the entire output of the Walt Disney Company over the past six decades: “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Lion King”, and on and on.
Mattinson was, perhaps, one of the last of an almost extinct genotype-the happy company man, the lifer. He never had an employer besides Disney. When asked what Mattinson enjoyed doing outside of his life at Disney, his son said, “He just loved his work.”
24. What role do in-betweeners play in animation production
A. Design the storyline. B. Draw the background.
C. Invent extreme actions. D. Generate smooth motion.
25. Which of the following can best describe Mattinson’s path to Disney
A. Unconventional. B. Typical. C. Illegal. D. Accidental.
26. What makes Mattinson exceptional in Disney’s history
A. His lifelong dedication to Disney.
B. His detailed work as an in-betweener.
C. His passion for animation beyond work.
D. His pioneering role in Disney animation.
27. What is the text
A. A diary entry. B. A biographical sketch.
C. A news report. D. A critical review.
C
Humans are born and wired to compete with one another. People compare how many “likes” they have on social media. Billionaires envy multibillionaires. The legendary NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt once stated, “Second place is just the first loser”.
Although the competitive spirit may be as natural as breathing air, it does not always lead to human prosperity. On the contrary, left unmanaged, it can create misery for ourselves and others. Fortunately, there is a formula to solve this problem without unrealistically suggesting that we entirely dispense with our competitive urge: Instead of always going for gold, shoot for the bronze.
To expand on the wisdom of Earnhardt, although second place may be the first loser, third place can be the real winner — at least when it comes to happiness and longevity (长寿). Recent research suggested that the bronze winners appeared consistently happier on average than the silver medalists. Regarding the life span of all three medalist categories, it was found that the athlete whose best performance was silver lived to 72. Gold medalists beat this by a solid four years, living to 76. But first prize in longevity went to the bronze medalists, who lived to 78.
The study had a handy explanation for this distinction: “Dissatisfactory competition outcomes may badly affect health.” In other words, silver medalists see themselves as the first loser because they only look up to the top step, whereas the bronze winners compare themselves favorably with all the others who never made it onto the podium (领奖台) at all.
One of the problems with most competitions against others is that it tends to lower one’s inner motivation, and thus enjoyment. Decades ago, researchers showed this by asking people to solve puzzles and then measuring the interest they reported: They found the puzzles less rewarding when competing against others rather than against the clock. Simply having a time limit means competing against themselves — which is often more fun. The principle at work here is that trying to improve your own past performance provides a sense not of “winning” but of progress. And the only person to whom you will have to compare yourself is you.
28. What does the underlined words “dispense with” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Stick to. B. Get rid of. C. Depend on. D. Take charge of.
29. In which situation will people be most likely to feel good about themselves
A. Treat competitions as all or nothing.
B. Aim to outperform others in competitions.
C. Check out others’ victories on social media.
D. Compare themselves with those less fortunate.
30. According to the last paragraph, ______boosts enjoyment in tasks.
A. achieving personal bests B. making peer comparisons
C. gaining public recognition D. pursuing downward competition
31. What is the best title for the text
A. Always Going for Gold B. The Victory of Coming in Third
C. Finding Satisfaction in Comparison D. Second Place is Just the First Loser
D
Over 2, 000 years ago, Baiae was the most magnificent resort town in Italy. Wealthy statesmen including Cicero and Caesar were once drawn to its natural springs. But over the centuries, volcanic activity submerged this playground of the Roman nobility -leaving half of it beneath the Mediterranean.
Today, Baiae is one of the world's few underwater archaeological parks open to visitors wanting to explore the remains of the ancient Roman city. A protected marine area, the site needs to be monitored for damage caused by divers and environmental factors. However, explains Davidde, Italy’s national supervisor for underwater cultural heritage, “communication underwater is challenging.”
Cabled systems are the most reliable, but they are difficult to maintain and cover a limited operational area. And wireless internet doesn’t work well in water, because of the way water interacts with electromagnetic waves.
So Davidde teamed up with a group of engineers led by Chiara Petrioli, a professor at Sapienza University. Petrioli’s team has developed a network of underwater wireless sensors capable of gathering environmental data and transmitting it to land in real time. The system relies on AI algorithms(算法)to constantly change the network protocol(网络协议). As the sea conditions change, the algorithms adjust the information path, allowing the signal to travel up to two kilometers and data to be sent between transmitters one kilometer apart.
At Baiae, underwater internet allows remote, continuous monitoring of environmental conditions. Besides, it allows divers to communicate with one another and with colleagues above the surface, who can also use the technology to locate them with a high degree of accuracy.
Davidde anticipates that the network will be available to tourists visiting the archaeological site in the coming months. As they swim over the ruins, visitors will use waterproof smart tablets to communicate and to view 3D reconstructions of the ruins.
“Underwater internet has made monitoring of the archaeological site simpler and more efficient,” says Davidde. “At the same time, we can offer the public a new, interactive way to explore the underwater park.”
32. What do we know about Baiae
A. It was famous for natural springs.
B. It is a playground for sports lovers.
C. It was destroyed by human activity.
D. It is unattractive to adventurous visitors.
33. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. Applications of underwater internet.
B. Development of underwater network.
C. Challenges of underwater communication.
D. Conditions of the underwater environment.
34. What is the underwater network capable of doing
A. Allowing divers to locate themselves.
B. Marking the information path to the surface.
C. Bringing new life into submerged Roman ruins.
D. Making it easier to monitor archaeological sites.
35. What is the purpose of this text
A. To explain underwater communication.
B. To analyze the effect of climate change.
C. To introduce a new underwater network.
D. To promote a new way to explore Baiae.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Yes, You’re Addicted to Your Phone
When you wake up in the morning the first thing you do is roll over and look at your phone, and the last thing that happens before you go to sleep is that you drop it on your face as you look at gardening YouTube videos until you collapse from exhaustion. ____36____ You take it with you to the bathroom and look at its screen for hours a day as life goes on around you.
You dropped it in the toilet the other day as you scrolled through Instagram. You dived into the bowl, rescuing it from certain disaster as it landed in a (mostly) dry situation. ____37____ What to do You know if you turn it on it might fry the whole thing. ____38____ You wish you could check the internet, but your son is on the desktop playing some game with his friends and you don’t want to admit that you dropped it like this. You look up and wonder what to do.
The anxiety builds as you suddenly face the prospect of having to deal with your own thoughts for the first time in months. You have... feelings. Boredom. Insecurity. Loneliness. Your heart rate is up, and your thoughts begin racing. ____39____ You think you hear the ping that means you have a new critical piece of information to consume, but it’s just the microwave letting you know your son’s popcorn is done.
What can we do First, respect the fact that a smartphone and its apps are dangerously addictive. Moreover, delete social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook from your phone. You can look at them on your computer on your own time.____40____
A. But it’s wet now.
B. In between, you are glued to it.
C. Having them so handy is dangerous.
D. Wasn’t there something about rice you heard about
E. Second, make plans to stay away from your computer.
F. You fantasize about all the critical stuff you are missing.
G. You make an awkward attempt at conversation with your partner.
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Eric loses his dog, Nova, on a walk. She has pulled the leash (绳子) from his hand in ____41____ of a rabbit. He puts up signs, ____42____ neighbors, and enlists friends to help search for Nova, but with no ____43____.
A week later, a beautiful woman named Vanessa shows up at Eric’s front door. She has Nova. After Nova and Eric reconnect in a chaotic, ____44____ display of affection, Eric thanks the woman. They talk for a while and seem to ____45____. Soon, Eric and Vanessa fall in love.
A couple of months go by. While driving on his way to pick up Vanessa, Eric is T-boned at full speed by a distracted driver who ____46____ a red light. Eric is ____47____ unconscious. Later, he finds himself in a hospital. A doctor ____48____ Eric of what has happened and explains that he has suffered a severe head ____49____ and that they will need to run a brain scan to ____50____ if there’s any chance of permanent brain damage.
The next day, the doctor comes into Eric’s room and tells him they have found a tumor (肿瘤) in his brain. “____51____, we only catch a tumor after someone realizes something’s wrong when they start to feel the ____52____ which is almost always too late, but this tumor is caught before it grows into any other areas of your brain, which in almost all cases becomes ____53____. Eric, this car accident basically saved your life.”
This ____54____ of events led Eric to realize that sometimes a ____55____ could be a blessing in disguise.
41.
A. pursuit B. memory C. defense D. control
42.
A. brings B. notifies C. alerts D. encourages
43.
A. answer B. luck C. wonder D. way
44.
A. easy-going B. far-reaching C. heart-warming D. ever-lasting
45.
A check it out B. leave it behind C. pick it up D. hit it off
46.
A. approached B. encountered C. ran D. spotted
47.
A. knocked B. pushed C. beaten D. carried
48.
A. accuses B. convinces C. informs D. relieves
49.
A. tumor B. spin C. shot D. injury
50.
A. determine B. react C. compare D. prevent
51.
A. Unexpectedly B. Occasionally C. Fortunately D. Normally
52.
A. accident B. scars C. symptoms D. disasters
53.
A. rare B. original C. deadly D. harmless
54.
A. schedule B. chain C. type D. circle
55.
A. chance B. misfortune C. checkup D. belief
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。
In recent years, the traditional Chinese card game of guandan ____56____(welcome)by Chinese business people. Now, it is even being introduced to children ____57____(improve)their soft skills.
According to local media reports, ____58____ local education group in Yichang, central Hubei province, is planning to add guandan to its curriculum for primary students ____59____ has already given each student their own pack of cards to practice with during the upcoming winter break.
Guandan, ____60____ literally means “throwing eggs,” is played by four people split(分成)into two teams using two decks of cards. Both teams take turns throwing out their cards in ____61____(vary) set combinations, with the goal of shedding(去除) all their cards before the other team.
The name comes from the Chinese word for “egg” ____62____(have)the same pronunciation as“bomb.” An ____63____(estimate)140 million people play the game in China, which originates from the eastern Jiangsu province.
Gao Zhenghua, party secretary of Tianwen Education Group, told local media outlet Hubei Daily that the game will improve students’ “thinking ability, ____64____(adaptable), resourcefulness, and teamwork skills.”
However, guandan's increasing associations ____65____ social networking among business people have also raised concerns that the game is inappropriate for children to play at an early age.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，在一所国际学校就读，最近你校图书馆决定缩短中午开放时间，你认为这种做法存在问题。请给图书馆写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.反馈问题；
2.提出建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Library Staff,
My name is Li Hua, and I am a student in Class 1, Senior 3.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“Whoa, boy,” Sarai said, holding out a hand to her horse. “You heard what Dad said yesterday. If I can’t get this halter (缰绳) on you today, we’ll have to send you back to the rescue farm. I don’t want to send you back. Don’t you want to stay with me ”
She searched around in the bag. Inside were a variety of yummy horse treats. “Let’s try this again, Amadore.” Sarai pulled out an apple-flavored biscuit and held it out, palm flat. The horse reached toward her hand with his nose, sniffing her.
She held her own breath so as not to scare him. Another inch and she could touch his silky, soft nose. In her excitement, she rushed it and took a step forward. Amadore snorted and stumbled back into the far comer of the stall (马厩).
She frowned (皱眉) at his response to her, brokenhearted.
“I know what your problem is” a voice said from the stall door. Sarai threw a look over her shoulder, “Who are you ”
“I’m Cody,” the boy said, smiling. “And I know what your problem is. It’s your face,”
“Excuse me ” Sarai’s eyebrows hit the roof, and her fists clenched in instant anger. “How dare you!” She turned on her heel to walk out of the stall, but Cody called out to her.
“No, no. I didn’t mean anything bad. You’re not ugly or anything. It’s your frown.”
Sarai frowned at him.
“Yes, like that,” Cody said, recovering some of his cheer. “You’re frowning at Amadore when you’re approaching him.”
Sarai half rolled her eyes. “What does that have to do with anything ”
“How about we do a little experiment ” Cody suggested. “Here’s the camera. Can you take two photos for me In one, I’ll flash a big, toothy smile, and in the other, I’ll show an angry face with my teeth out.”
A minute later Cody and Sarai ran off to print the pictures.
“Now,” said Cody, once they were back at the stall. “I’ll show him the pictures.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Cody stepped in, holding the “happy” photo in front of his face like a mask.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“Are you ready to try putting the halter on Amadore now ” Cody asked.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________巴蜀中学2024届高考适应性月考卷（七）
英语
第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Foundation for Educational Progress is Seeking a New Chief Executive
The Foundation for Educational Progress is an independent charity established by a global news organization in 2012. We support children from underserved backgrounds to have inspiring discussions about the news, which teach them to creatively solve problems, listen with an open mind and speak with confidence.
Our founding Chief Executive, Emily Evans, has decided to move on to tackle new challenges. She will step down next summer, and we are seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the charity as it begins a hugely exciting next stage of global growth. Our programme, Topical Talk, has expanded from a UK pilot in 2013 to reaching over 200,000 children across the world today, and we have ambitious plans for the next decade.
We have an extraordinary platform to support our growth ambitions: a talented, highly motivated and supportive team; a collaborative (合作的), high-trust culture; and clear strategic focus. We are looking for a leader who can build on this platform and realise our potential for scale at the same time as deepening our impact, ensuring that we always stay focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of children who are most in need of extra support.
If you have experience of scaling an organisation while taking a collaborative, inclusive and empowering approach to leadership, and you are passionate about our mission, we would love to hear from you. The role is based in headquarters in London at least two days per week.
Find more information, including details of how to apply, here:
foundationforprogress.org/chiefexecutive
21. What do we know about the Foundation for Educational Progress
A. It is a global news organization.
B. It runs many exchange programs.
C. It hopes to expand its global influence.
D. It provides financial help to needy children.
22. What must a qualified candidate be able to do
A. Take on the role immediately.
B. Specialize in global news reporting.
C. Lead the team in an authoritative way.
D. Ensure a minimal weekly presence in London.
23. In which section of a magazine may this text appear
A. News Updates. B. Career Opportunities.
C. Educational Resources. D. Volunteering Information.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。是一则招聘首席执行官的广告。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Our programme, Topical Talk, has expanded from a UK pilot in 2013 to reaching over 200,000 children across the world today, and we have ambitious plans for the next decade.(我们的节目Topical Talk已经从2013年在英国的试点扩展到今天覆盖全球20多万儿童，我们对未来十年有雄心勃勃的计划。)”以及第三段“We are looking for a leader who can build on this platform and realise our potential for scale at the same time as deepening our impact, ensuring that we always stay focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of children who are most in need of extra support.(我们正在寻找一位领导者，他能够在这个平台的基础上，在深化我们影响力的同时，实现我们的规模潜力，确保我们始终专注于为最需要额外支持的儿童的生活带来有意义的改变)”可知，教育进步基金会希望扩大其全球影响力。故选C项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The role is based in headquarters in London at least two days per week.(该职位每周至少在伦敦总部工作两天)”可知，合格的候选人必须确保每周至少在伦敦待两天时间。故选D项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据本文标题“The Foundation for Educational Progress is Seeking a New Chief Executive(教育进步基金会正在寻找新的首席执行官)”以及最后一段“Find more information, including details of how to apply, here: foundationforprogress.org/chiefexecutiveWhat do we know about the Foundation for Edu(更多信息，包括如何申请的细节，请点击这里:foundationforprogress.org/chiefexecutive)”可知，这是一则招聘首席执行官的广告，应是来自Career Opportunities这本杂志。故选B项。
B
If you wanted to make a Disney-style animation (动画) of, say, Reggie, a spirited rabbit, planning to save his forest, you’d have a lead animator draw the extremes of the action: Reggie looking intensely focused, and then proudly announcing, “There’s a new hero in the forest!” Then you’d bring in an in-betweener that is, the animator who draws all the comprehensive frames that bridge the major actions.
In-betweeners don’t get the glory, but without them cartoons would hop from one emotional peak to another, missing connective grace. Burny Mattinson (1935-2023) started his career at the Walt Disney Company in the mailroom, and, even though he had no formal training in animation, he was given a swing at in-betweening just six months later.
His first big assignment was to in-between the wagging of a dog’s tail. Disney animation was famous for its silky elegance, owing in no small part to the skill of its in-betweeners, and, thanks to Mattinson, the tail practically glided from side to side.
Mattinson had wanted to be an animator ever since his mother had taken him to see “Pinocchio” at a theatre when he was six. In a bold move, Mattinson showed up at the Disney Studios gate with his portfolio (作品) as soon as he finished high school. The magical part of this story is that, instead of shooing him away, the security guard liked his drawings and called the head of personnel to take a look.
Thus, Mattinson became a messenger at Disney, beginning a career that would eventually make him the employee with the longest service at the company. He had joined the company at a golden moment. Listing the films that he worked on is a little like listing the entire output of the Walt Disney Company over the past six decades: “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Lion King”, and on and on.
Mattinson was, perhaps, one of the last of an almost extinct genotype-the happy company man, the lifer. He never had an employer besides Disney. When asked what Mattinson enjoyed doing outside of his life at Disney, his son said, “He just loved his work.”
24. What role do in-betweeners play in animation production
A. Design the storyline. B. Draw the background.
C. Invent extreme actions. D. Generate smooth motion.
25. Which of the following can best describe Mattinson’s path to Disney
A. Unconventional. B. Typical. C. Illegal. D. Accidental.
26. What makes Mattinson exceptional in Disney’s history
A. His lifelong dedication to Disney.
B. His detailed work as an in-betweener.
C. His passion for animation beyond work.
D. His pioneering role in Disney animation.
27. What is the text
A. A diary entry. B. A biographical sketch.
C. A news report. D. A critical review.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述一位迪士尼漫画师的一生。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段最后一句“Then you’d bring in an in-betweener that is, the animator who draws all the comprehensive frames that bridge the major actions. (然后你会引入一个in-betweener ，也就是绘制所有连接主要动作的综合框架的动画师。)”以及第二段第一句“In-betwecners don’t get the glory, but withoutthem cartoons would hop from one emotional peak to another, missing connective grace. (动画师不会获得荣耀，但如果没有他们，漫画就会从一个情感高峰跳到另一个情感高峰，失去连接的优雅。)”可知，in-betweener的职责是使动画片动作流畅。故选D。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第四段“Mattinson had wanted to be an animator ever since his mother had taken him to see “Pinocchio” at a theatre when he was six. In a bold move, Mattinson showed up at the Disney Studios gate with his portfolio (作品) as soon as he finished high school. The magical part of this story is that, instead of shooing him away, the security guard liked his drawings and called the head of personnel to take a look. (自从六岁时母亲带他去剧院看《木偶奇缘》以来，马丁森就一直想成为一名动画师。高中一毕业，马丁森就大胆地带着他的作品出现在迪士尼工作室门口。这个故事的神奇之处在于，保安没有把他赶走，而是喜欢他的画，叫人事主管来看一看。)”和第五段“Thus, Mattinson became a messenger at Disney, beginning a career that would eventually make him the employee with the longest service at the company. He had joined the company at a golden moment. Listing the films that he worked on is a little like listing the entire output of the Walt Disney Company over the past six decades: “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Lion King”, and on and on. (因此，马丁森成为了迪士尼的一名通信员，开始了他的职业生涯，最终使他成为该公司服务时间最长的员工。他在一个黄金时刻加入了公司。列出他参与制作的电影，有点像列出华特迪士尼公司过去60年的全部作品：《睡美人》、《狮子王》等等。)”可知，他从小想从事动画师这个职业，高中毕业后手持自己的画作到迪士尼应聘，结果先通过保安再通过人事被招聘为公司的通信员，以及最后为众多迪士尼动画片作画可知，他的求职道路异于常人。故选A。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第五段“Thus, Mattinson became a messenger at Disney, beginning a career that would eventually make him the employee with the longest service at the company. He had joined the company at a golden moment. Listing the films that he worked on is a little like listing the entire output of the Walt Disney Company over the past six decades: “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Lion King”, and on and on. (因此，马丁森成为了迪士尼的一名信使，开始了他的职业生涯，最终使他成为该公司服务时间最长的员工。他在一个黄金时刻加入了公司。列出他参与制作的电影，有点像列出华特迪士尼公司过去60年的全部作品：《睡美人》、《狮子王》等等。)”可知，他的职业生涯一生都在为迪士尼服务，这让马丁森在迪士尼历史上脱颖而出。故选A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章本第五段“Thus, Mattinson became a messenger at Disney, beginning a career that would eventually make him the employee with the longest service at the company. He had joined the company at a golden moment. Listing the films that he worked on is a little like listing the entire output of the Walt Disney Company over the past six decades: “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Lion King”, and on and on. (因此，马丁森成为了迪士尼的一名信使，开始了他的职业生涯，最终使他成为该公司服务时间最长的员工。他在一个黄金时刻加入了公司。列出他参与制作的电影，有点像列出华特迪士尼公司过去60年的全部作品：《睡美人》、《狮子王》等等。)”和第六段“Mattinson was, perhaps, one of the last of an almost extinct genotype-the happy company man, the lifer. He never had an employer besides Disney. When asked what Mattinson enjoyed doing outside of his life at Disney, his son said, “He just loved his work.” (马丁森也许是一种几乎灭绝的基因型的最后一员——快乐的陪伴者，终生的人。除了迪士尼，他从未有过雇主。当被问及马丁森在迪士尼生活之外喜欢做什么时，他的儿子说：“他就是喜欢他的工作。”)”可知，文主要讲述一位迪士尼漫画师的一生，由此推知，本文为传记。故选B。
C
Humans are born and wired to compete with one another. People compare how many “likes” they have on social media. Billionaires envy multibillionaires. The legendary NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt once stated, “Second place is just the first loser”.
Although the competitive spirit may be as natural as breathing air, it does not always lead to human prosperity. On the contrary, left unmanaged, it can create misery for ourselves and others. Fortunately, there is a formula to solve this problem without unrealistically suggesting that we entirely dispense with our competitive urge: Instead of always going for gold, shoot for the bronze.
To expand on the wisdom of Earnhardt, although second place may be the first loser, third place can be the real winner — at least when it comes to happiness and longevity (长寿). Recent research suggested that the bronze winners appeared consistently happier on average than the silver medalists. Regarding the life span of all three medalist categories, it was found that the athlete whose best performance was silver lived to 72. Gold medalists beat this by a solid four years, living to 76. But first prize in longevity went to the bronze medalists, who lived to 78.
The study had a handy explanation for this distinction: “Dissatisfactory competition outcomes may badly affect health.” In other words, silver medalists see themselves as the first loser because they only look up to the top step, whereas the bronze winners compare themselves favorably with all the others who never made it onto the podium (领奖台) at all.
One of the problems with most competitions against others is that it tends to lower one’s inner motivation, and thus enjoyment. Decades ago, researchers showed this by asking people to solve puzzles and then measuring the interest they reported: They found the puzzles less rewarding when competing against others rather than against the clock. Simply having a time limit means competing against themselves — which is often more fun. The principle at work here is that trying to improve your own past performance provides a sense not of “winning” but of progress. And the only person to whom you will have to compare yourself is you.
28. What does the underlined words “dispense with” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Stick to. B. Get rid of. C. Depend on. D. Take charge of.
29. In which situation will people be most likely to feel good about themselves
A. Treat competitions as all or nothing.
B. Aim to outperform others in competitions.
C. Check out others’ victories on social media.
D. Compare themselves with those less fortunate.
30. According to the last paragraph, ______boosts enjoyment in tasks.
A. achieving personal bests B. making peer comparisons
C. gaining public recognition D. pursuing downward competition
31. What is the best title for the text
A. Always Going for Gold B. The Victory of Coming in Third
C. Finding Satisfaction in Comparison D. Second Place is Just the First Loser
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. A 31. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。竞争是人类的天性，但是过度竞争会带来危害，作者认为人们要有争取铜牌的精神，即不与他人比较，追求与自我竞争、达到个人最佳水平的胜利。
【28题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段前两句“Although the competitive spirit may be as natural as breathing air, it does not always lead to human prosperity. On the contrary, left unmanaged, it can create misery for ourselves and others.(虽然竞争精神可能像呼吸空气一样自然，但它并不总是给人类带来繁荣。相反，如果不加以管理，它会给我们自己和他人带来痛苦。)”和第三句中的“there is a formula to solve this problem without unrealistically suggesting that(有一个公式可以解决这个问题，而不是不切实际地建议)”可知，此处是指不是不切实际地建议我们完全去除自己的竞争冲动，所以dispense with意为“去除”。故选B。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段前两句“Humans are born and wired to compete with one another. People compare how many “likes” they have on social media.(人类生来就注定要相互竞争。人们比较自己在社交媒体上有多少个“赞”。)”可知，把自己和那些不那么幸运的人比较时人们最有可能自我感觉良好。故选D。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句和第四句“Simply having a time limit means competing against themselves — which is often more fun. The principle at work here is that trying to improve your own past performance provides a sense not of “winning” but of progress.(简单地设定时间限制意味着与自己竞争——这通常更有趣。这里的原则是，努力改善自己过去的表现，给人的感觉不是“胜利”，而是进步。)”可知，达到个人最佳水平可以增加任务的乐趣。故选A。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段最后一句“Fortunately, there is a formula to solve this problem without unrealistically suggesting that we entirely dispense with our competitive urge: Instead of always going for gold, shoot for the bronze.(幸运的是，有一个公式可以解决这个问题，而不会不切实际地建议我们完全放弃竞争冲动：不要总是追求金牌，而是要争取铜牌。)”可知，文章主要是讲争取铜牌、与自己竞争达到个人最佳水平的胜利。故选B。
D
Over 2, 000 years ago, Baiae was the most magnificent resort town in Italy. Wealthy statesmen including Cicero and Caesar were once drawn to its natural springs. But over the centuries, volcanic activity submerged this playground of the Roman nobility -leaving half of it beneath the Mediterranean.
Today, Baiae is one of the world's few underwater archaeological parks open to visitors wanting to explore the remains of the ancient Roman city. A protected marine area, the site needs to be monitored for damage caused by divers and environmental factors. However, explains Davidde, Italy’s national supervisor for underwater cultural heritage, “communication underwater is challenging.”
Cabled systems are the most reliable, but they are difficult to maintain and cover a limited operational area. And wireless internet doesn’t work well in water, because of the way water interacts with electromagnetic waves.
So Davidde teamed up with a group of engineers led by Chiara Petrioli, a professor at Sapienza University. Petrioli’s team has developed a network of underwater wireless sensors capable of gathering environmental data and transmitting it to land in real time. The system relies on AI algorithms(算法)to constantly change the network protocol(网络协议). As the sea conditions change, the algorithms adjust the information path, allowing the signal to travel up to two kilometers and data to be sent between transmitters one kilometer apart.
At Baiae, underwater internet allows remote, continuous monitoring of environmental conditions. Besides, it allows divers to communicate with one another and with colleagues above the surface, who can also use the technology to locate them with a high degree of accuracy.
Davidde anticipates that the network will be available to tourists visiting the archaeological site in the coming months. As they swim over the ruins, visitors will use waterproof smart tablets to communicate and to view 3D reconstructions of the ruins.
“Underwater internet has made monitoring of the archaeological site simpler and more efficient,” says Davidde. “At the same time, we can offer the public a new, interactive way to explore the underwater park.”
32. What do we know about Baiae
A. It was famous for natural springs.
B It is a playground for sports lovers.
C. It was destroyed by human activity.
D. It is unattractive to adventurous visitors.
33 What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. Applications of underwater internet.
B. Development of underwater network.
C. Challenges of underwater communication.
D. Conditions of the underwater environment.
34. What is the underwater network capable of doing
A. Allowing divers to locate themselves.
B. Marking the information path to the surface.
C. Bringing new life into submerged Roman ruins.
D. Making it easier to monitor archaeological sites.
35. What is the purpose of this text
A. To explain underwater communication.
B. To analyze the effect of climate change.
C. To introduce a new underwater network.
D. To promote a new way to explore Baiae.
【答案】32. A 33. C 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了科学家新开发的水下无线传感器网络，能够收集环境数据并将其实时传输到陆地，解决了之前水下交流困难的问题，实现了对水下文化遗址的远程连续监控。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Wealthy statesmen including Cicero and Caesar were once drawn to its natural springs.( 西塞罗和凯撒等富有的政治家一度都被吸引到这里来饮用泉水)”可知，此地曾经以天然泉水出名，故选A项。
【33题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“Cabled systems are the most reliable, but they are difficult to maintain and cover a limited operational area. And wireless internet doesn't work well in water, because of the way water interacts with electromagnetic waves.(有线系统是最可靠的，但它们难以维护且覆盖的操作区域有限。由于水与电磁波之间的相互作用方式，无线网络在水中不能很好地工作)”可知，本段主要介绍水下交流困难的问题所在，故选C项。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第七段“Underwater internet has made monitoring of the archaeological site simpler and more efficient(水下互联网使得考古遗址的监测工作变得更加简单高效)”可知，水下网络让考古遗址监测更加容易，故选D项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Today, Baiae is one of the world's few underwater archaeological parks open to visitors wanting to explore the remains of the ancient Roman city (如今，巴亚是世界上为数不多可供游客探索古罗马城市遗址的水下考古公园之一。)”、第四段“So Davidde teamed up with a group of engineers led by Chiara Petrioli, a professor at Sapienza University.( 因此，大卫德与萨皮恩扎大学教授基亚拉·佩特里奥利领导的一组工程师合作。)”、倒数第二段“Davidde anticipates that the network will be available to tourists visiting the archaeological site in the coming months.( 大卫德预计，未来几个月，这个网络将可供参观考古遗址的游客使用。)”以及最后一段““Underwater internet has made monitoring of the archaeological site simpler and more efficient,” says Davidde. “At the same time, we can offer the public a new, interactive way to explore the underwater park.”( 大卫德说：“水下互联网使得考古遗址的监测工作变得更加简单高效。同时，我们也能为公众提供一种全新的、互动的方式来探索这个水下公园。”)”推知，本文的目的是介绍一种新的水下无线传感器网络，故选C项。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Yes, You’re Addicted to Your Phone
When you wake up in the morning the first thing you do is roll over and look at your phone, and the last thing that happens before you go to sleep is that you drop it on your face as you look at gardening YouTube videos until you collapse from exhaustion. ____36____ You take it with you to the bathroom and look at its screen for hours a day as life goes on around you.
You dropped it in the toilet the other day as you scrolled through Instagram. You dived into the bowl, rescuing it from certain disaster as it landed in a (mostly) dry situation. ____37____ What to do You know if you turn it on it might fry the whole thing. ____38____ You wish you could check the internet, but your son is on the desktop playing some game with his friends and you don’t want to admit that you dropped it like this. You look up and wonder what to do.
The anxiety builds as you suddenly face the prospect of having to deal with your own thoughts for the first time in months. You have... feelings. Boredom. Insecurity. Loneliness. Your heart rate is up, and your thoughts begin racing. ____39____ You think you hear the ping that means you have a new critical piece of information to consume, but it’s just the microwave letting you know your son’s popcorn is done.
What can we do First, respect the fact that a smartphone and its apps are dangerously addictive. Moreover, delete social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook from your phone. You can look at them on your computer on your own time.____40____
A. But it’s wet now.
B. In between, you are glued to it.
C. Having them so handy is dangerous.
D. Wasn’t there something about rice you heard about
E. Second, make plans to stay away from your computer.
F. You fantasize about all the critical stuff you are missing.
G. You make an awkward attempt at conversation with your partner.
【答案】36. B 37. A 38. D 39. F 40. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。发现自己手机上瘾的心路历程及解决办法。
【36题详解】
根据上文“When you wake up in the morning the first thing you do is roll over and look at your phone, and the last thing that happens before you go to sleep is that you drop it on your face as you look at gardening YouTube videos until you collapse from exhaustion.(当你早上醒来的时候，你做的第一件事就是翻过身来看看你的手机，睡前发生的最后一件事就是当你在YouTube上看园艺视频的时候，你把手机掉在脸上，直到你筋疲力尽)”可知，此处承接上文的早上起床和晚上睡前，中间一天都在怎么使用手机。故B选项“在两者之间，你是粘在上面的”符合语境，故选B。
【37题详解】
此处为前后句的过渡句。根据上文“You dropped it in the toilet the other day as you scrolled through Instagram. You dived into the bowl, rescuing it from certain disaster as it landed in a (mostly) dry situation.(前几天你刷Instagram的时候把它掉在马桶里了。你把手伸进了马桶，把它从某种灾难中拯救出来，因为它落在了一个（大部分）干燥的地方)”提到手机掉厕所，虽然及时抢救，但是还是湿了，因此下一句问该怎么办，故A选项“但是湿了”符合语境，故选A。
【38题详解】
根据上文“What to do You know if you turn it on it might fry the whole thing.(该怎么办？你知道如果你打开它可能会把整个东西都炸了)”以及后文“You wish you could check the internet, but your son is on the desktop playing some game with his friends and you don’t want to admit that you dropped it like this. You look up and wonder what to do.(你希望你可以上网，但你的儿子正在电脑上和他的朋友玩游戏，你不想承认你就这样把它放弃了。你查阅想知道该做什么)”可知，本句主要与挽救手机有关，提出了挽救手机的方法。故D选项“你不是听说过有关大米的事吗？”符合语境，故选D。
【39题详解】
根据上文“The anxiety builds as you suddenly face the prospect of having to deal with your own thoughts for the first time in months. You have... feelings. Boredom. Insecurity. Loneliness. Your heart rate is up, and your thoughts begin racing.(当你突然面对几个月来第一次不得不处理自己想法的前景时，焦虑就会增加。你有……感情。无聊。不安全感。孤独。你的心率上升，你的思绪开始奔涌)”以及后文“You think you hear the ping that means you have a new critical piece of information to consume, but it’s just the microwave letting you know your son’s popcorn is done.(你以为你听到了“ping”的一声，意味着你有了一条新的重要信息要去消化，但那只是微波炉在告诉你，你儿子的爆米花做好了)”可知，前后文都在描述作者因为没有手机的焦虑表现，且后天提到听到ping的声音， 幻想是收到信息。故F选项“你幻想着你错过的所有重要的东西”符合语境，故选F。
【40题详解】
根据前一句“You can look at them on your computer on your own time.(你可以在自己的时间在电脑上看)”可知此处是给出另一条建议：手机上删掉的app可以在电脑上看，本句说明这么做的原因。故C选项“把它们放在手边很危险”符合语境，故选C。
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Eric loses his dog, Nova, on a walk. She has pulled the leash (绳子) from his hand in ____41____ of a rabbit. He puts up signs, ____42____ neighbors, and enlists friends to help search for Nova, but with no ____43____.
A week later a beautiful woman named Vanessa shows up at Eric’s front door. She has Nova. After Nova and Eric reconnect in a chaotic, ____44____ display of affection, Eric thanks the woman. They talk for a while and seem to ____45____. Soon, Eric and Vanessa fall in love.
A couple of months go by. While driving on his way to pick up Vanessa, Eric is T-boned at full speed by a distracted driver who ____46____ a red light. Eric is ____47____ unconscious. Later, he finds himself in a hospital. A doctor ____48____ Eric of what has happened and explains that he has suffered a severe head ____49____ and that they will need to run a brain scan to ____50____ if there’s any chance of permanent brain damage.
The next day, the doctor comes into Eric’s room and tells him they have found a tumor (肿瘤) in his brain. “____51____, we only catch a tumor after someone realizes something’s wrong when they start to feel the ____52____ which is almost always too late, but this tumor is caught before it grows into any other areas of your brain, which in almost all cases becomes ____53____. Eric, this car accident basically saved your life.”
This ____54____ of events led Eric to realize that sometimes a ____55____ could be a blessing in disguise.
41.
A. pursuit B. memory C. defense D. control
42.
A. brings B. notifies C. alerts D. encourages
43.
A. answer B. luck C. wonder D. way
44.
A. easy-going B. far-reaching C. heart-warming D. ever-lasting
45.
A. check it out B. leave it behind C. pick it up D. hit it off
46.
A. approached B. encountered C. ran D. spotted
47.
A. knocked B. pushed C. beaten D. carried
48.
A. accuses B. convinces C. informs D. relieves
49.
A. tumor B. spin C. shot D. injury
50.
A. determine B. react C. compare D. prevent
51.
A. Unexpectedly B. Occasionally C. Fortunately D. Normally
52.
A. accident B. scars C. symptoms D. disasters
53.
A. rare B. original C. deadly D. harmless
54.
A. schedule B. chain C. type D. circle
55.
A. chance B. misfortune C. checkup D. belief
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. B 44. C 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. D 52. C 53. C 54. B 55. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。埃里克在遛狗时被狗挣掉绳子丢失了狗，遍寻不得时，一位名叫凡妮莎的漂亮女士把狗带了回来，他们很聊得来，很快坠入爱河，一天埃里克开车去接凡妮莎时出了车祸，头部严重受伤，在做脑部扫描时意外发现他脑部有肿瘤，这个肿瘤在它生长到大脑的任何其他区域之前就被发现了，这场车祸反而是救了他的命。从这些事中埃里克意识到，有时不幸可能是因祸得福。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她在追赶一只兔子时从他手里扯下了绳子。A. pursuit追逐；B. memory记忆；C. defense防御；D. control控制。根据“She has pulled the leash (绳子) from his hand”可知，此处是指狗在追赶一只兔子时挣脱了绳子。故选A。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他张贴告示，通知邻居，并邀请朋友帮助寻找诺娃，但运气不好。A. brings带来；B. notifies通知；C. alerts使警觉；D. encourages鼓励。根据“puts up signs”及“enlists friends to help search for Nova”可知，此处是指通知邻居帮忙一起找狗。故选B。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他张贴告示，通知邻居，并邀请朋友帮助寻找诺娃，但运气不好。A. answer答案；B. luck运气；C. wonder奇迹；D. way道路。根据前文Eric邀请别人寻找丢失的狗，及转折词but可知，此处是指运气不好，没有找到。故选B。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在诺娃和埃里克在一场混乱而感人的感情展示中重新联系之后，埃里克感谢了那个女人。A. easy-going随和的；B. far-reaching影响深远的，波及广泛的；C. heart-warming感人的；D. ever-lasting永远存在的。根据前文女人找到了狗，结合“display of affection”可知，此处是指一场混乱而感人的感情展示。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他们聊了一会儿，似乎很投缘。A. check it out查看一下；B. leave it behind留下它；C. pick it up捡起它；D. hit it off合得来。根据后文“Soon, Eric and Vanessa fall in love.”可知，此处是指他们似乎很合得来。故选D。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在开车去接凡妮莎的路上，埃里克被一名闯红灯的分心司机全速撞上了。A. approached接近；B. encountered遭遇；C. ran跑；D. spotted发现。根据“Eric is T-boned at full speed by a distracted driver”可知，此处是指一名闯红灯的分心司机撞上了Eric，run a red light为固定短语，意思为：闯红灯。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：埃里克被撞昏了。A. knocked碰撞；B. pushed推；C. beaten打败；D. carried携带。根据前文“Eric is T-boned at full speed by a distracted driver”可知，此处是指埃里克被撞昏了。故选A。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：医生告诉埃里克发生了什么事，并解释说他的头部严重受伤，他们需要进行脑部扫描，以确定是否有可能造成永久性的脑损伤。A. accuses控告；B. convinces使信服；C. informs通知；D. relieves缓解。根据“Eric of what has happened”可知，此处是指医生告诉埃里克发生了什么事。故选C。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：医生告诉埃里克发生了什么事，并解释说他的头部严重受伤，他们需要进行脑部扫描，以确定是否有可能造成永久性的脑损伤。A. tumor肿瘤；B. spin高速旋转；C. shot射击；D. injury伤。根据“if there’s any chance of permanent brain damage”可知，此处是指他的头部严重受伤。故选D。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：医生告诉埃里克发生了什么事，并解释说他的头部严重受伤，他们需要进行脑部扫描，以确定是否有可能造成永久性的脑损伤。A. determine确定；B. react反应；C. compare比较；D. prevent阻止。根据“if there’s any chance of permanent brain damage”可知，此处是指确定是否有可能造成永久性的脑损伤。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：“通常情况下，只有当人们意识到有问题时，当他们开始感觉到症状时，我们才会发现肿瘤，这几乎总是太晚了，但这个肿瘤在它生长到大脑的任何其他区域之前就被发现了。在几乎所有情况下，长大了都是致命的。埃里克，这场车祸基本上救了你的命。”A. Unexpectedly意外地；B. Occasionally偶尔；C. Fortunately幸运地；D. Normally通常地。根据“we only catch a tumor after someone realizes something’s wrong”可知，此处是指通常情况下只有当人们意识到有问题时才会发现肿瘤。故选D。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“通常情况下，只有当人们意识到有问题时，当他们开始感觉到症状时，我们才会发现肿瘤，这几乎总是太晚了，但这个肿瘤在它生长到大脑的任何其他区域之前就被发现了。在几乎所有情况下，长大了都是致命的。埃里克，这场车祸基本上救了你的命。”A. accident事故；B. scars疤痕；C. symptoms症状；D. disasters灾难。根据“after someone realizes something’s wrong”可知，此处是指当他们开始感觉到症状时。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“通常情况下，只有当人们意识到有问题时，当他们开始感觉到症状时，我们才会发现肿瘤，这几乎总是太晚了，但这个肿瘤在它生长到大脑的任何其他区域之前就被发现了。在几乎所有情况下，长大了都是致命的。埃里克，这场车祸基本上救了你的命。”A. rare罕见的；B. original起初的；C. deadly致命的；D. harmless无害的。根据“it grows into any other areas of your brain”可知，此处当肿瘤长到任何其他区域，几乎所有情况下这都是致命的。故选C。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这一连串的事件让埃里克意识到，有时不幸可能是因祸得福。A. schedule计划；B. chain一连串（人或事）；C. type类型；D. circle圆圈。根据前文“Eric loses his dog, Nova, on a walk.”和“While driving on his way to pick up Vanessa, Eric is T-boned at full speed by a distracted driver”可知，此处是指前面提到的一连串事件。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这一连串的事件让埃里克意识到，有时不幸可能是因祸得福。A. chance机会；B. misfortune不幸；C. checkup审查；D. belief信仰。根据“could be a blessing in disguise”可知，此处是指有时不幸可能是因祸得福。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。
In recent years, the traditional Chinese card game of guandan ____56____(welcome)by Chinese business people. Now, it is even being introduced to children ____57____(improve)their soft skills.
According to local media reports, ____58____ local education group in Yichang, central Hubei province, is planning to add guandan to its curriculum for primary students ____59____ has already given each student their own pack of cards to practice with during the upcoming winter break.
Guandan, ____60____ literally means “throwing eggs,” is played by four people split(分成)into two teams using two decks of cards. Both teams take turns throwing out their cards in ____61____(vary) set combinations, with the goal of shedding(去除) all their cards before the other team.
The name comes from the Chinese word for “egg” ____62____(have)the same pronunciation as“bomb.” An ____63____(estimate)140 million people play the game in China, which originates from the eastern Jiangsu province.
Gao Zhenghua, party secretary of Tianwen Education Group, told local media outlet Hubei Daily that the game will improve students’ “thinking ability, ____64____(adaptable), resourcefulness, and teamwork skills.”
However, guandan's increasing associations ____65____ social networking among business people have also raised concerns that the game is inappropriate for children to play at an early age.
【答案】56. has been welcomed
57. to improve
58. a 59. and
60. which 61. various
62. having 63. estimated
64. adaptability
65. with
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。近年来，中国传统的“掼蛋”纸牌游戏受到中国商界人士的欢迎。
【56题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：近年来，中国传统的“掼蛋”纸牌游戏受到中国商界人士的欢迎。分析句子可知，这里考查谓语动词，主语the traditional Chinese card game of guandan，为第三人称单数形式，与 welcome为被动关系，再由In recent years可知，这里时态应用现在完成时。故填has been welcomed。
【57题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：现在，它甚至被引入儿童，以提高他们的软技能。分析句子可知，这里应填不定式作目的状语。故填to improve。
【58题详解】
考查冠词。句意：据当地媒体报道，湖北省中部宜昌市的一家当地教育集团正计划在其小学生课程中增加“掼蛋”，并已在即将到来的寒假期间为每位学生提供了自己的一副牌供练习。分析句子可知，这里表示“一家当地教育集团”，所以应用不定冠词表泛指，且local为辅音音素开始的单词。故填a。
【59题详解】
考查连词。句意：据当地媒体报道，湖北省中部宜昌市的一家当地教育集团正计划在其小学生课程中增加“掼蛋”，并已在即将到来的寒假期间为每位学生提供了自己的一副牌供练习。分析句子可知，此空前后为两个并列动作，所以这里应用并列连词and。故填and。
【60题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：“掼蛋”，字面意思是“扔鸡蛋”，由四个人组成两组，使用两副牌。分析句子可知，这里考查非限制性定语从句，先行词Guandan，为物，在从句中作主语。故填which。
【61题详解】
考查形容词。句意：两队轮流以不同的组合出牌，目的是在对方之前将所有牌都掉光。分析句子可知，此空应填形容词作定语。故填various。
【62题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：这个名字来源于“鸡蛋”的中文单词，发音与“炸弹”相同。分析句子可知，这里考查非谓语，egg和have为主动关系，再由句意可知，这里应用现在分词作定语，修饰前面名词。故填having。
【63题详解】
考查形容词。句意：据估计，中国有1.4亿人玩这种游戏，它起源于东部的江苏省。分析句子可知，此空应填形容词作定语，修饰后面名词，estimated表“估计的”，为形容词，符合句意。故填estimated。
【64题详解】
考查名词。句意：天问教育集团党委书记高正华告诉当地媒体《湖北日报》，这款游戏将提高学生的“思维能力、应变能力、足智多谋和团队合作能力”。分析句子可知，此空应填名词，和前面名词并列作宾语，adaptability表“应变能力”，为不可数名词，符合句意。故填adaptability。
【65题详解】
考查介词。句意：然而，“掼蛋”在商界人士中与社交网络的联系越来越多，这也引发了人们的担忧，即这种游戏不适合儿童在很小的时候玩。分析句子可知，这里考查association with，表“与…的联系”，为固定搭配。故填with。
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，在一所国际学校就读，最近你校图书馆决定缩短中午开放时间，你认为这种做法存在问题。请给图书馆写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.反馈问题；
2.提出建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Library Staff,
My name is Li Hua, and I am a student in Class 1, Senior 3.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Library Staff,
My name is Li Hua, and I am a student in Class 1, Senior 3. I am writing to express my concerns about the recent decision to shorten the library's opening hours during the noon period. Many students rely on this time to study, complete assignments, or simply enjoy reading. This change significantly limits our access to these valuable resources, which could potentially affect our academic performance and well-being.
I understand that there may be reasons behind this decision, such as staffing or budget constraints. However, I kindly suggest considering alternative solutions. For instance, could volunteer students or part-time staff help keep the library open during these hours Or, could we implement a sign-in system to demonstrate the demand and ensure responsible use of the space
Thank you for considering my feedback. I believe that by working together, we can find a solution that benefits all parties involved.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。要求考生给校图书馆写一封邮件，反馈图书馆缩短中午开放时间这种做法存在的问题，并且提出自己的建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
依赖，依靠：rely on→ depend on
影响：affect→ influence
建议：suggest→ advise
例如：for instance→ for example
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：However, I kindly suggest considering alternative solutions.
拓展句：However, I kindly suggest that we consider alternative solutions.
【点睛】【高分句型1】This change significantly limits our access to these valuable resources, which could potentially affect our academic performance and well-being. （运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I believe that by working together, we can find a solution that benefits all parties involved. （运用了that引导的宾语从句和限制性定语从句）
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“Whoa, boy,” Sarai said, holding out a hand to her horse. “You heard what Dad said yesterday. If I can’t get this halter (缰绳) on you today, we’ll have to send you back to the rescue farm. I don’t want to send you back. Don’t you want to stay with me ”
She searched around in the bag. Inside were a variety of yummy horse treats. “Let’s try this again, Amadore.” Sarai pulled out an apple-flavored biscuit and held it out, palm flat. The horse reached toward her hand with his nose, sniffing her.
She held her own breath so as not to scare him. Another inch and she could touch his silky, soft nose. In her excitement, she rushed it and took a step forward. Amadore snorted and stumbled back into the far comer of the stall (马厩).
She frowned (皱眉) at his response to her, brokenhearted.
“I know what your problem is,” a voice said from the stall door. Sarai threw a look over her shoulder, “Who are you ”
“I’m Cody,” the boy said, smiling. “And I know what your problem is. It’s your face,”
“Excuse me ” Sarai’s eyebrows hit the roof, and her fists clenched in instant anger. “How dare you!” She turned on her heel to walk out of the stall, but Cody called out to her.
“No, no. I didn’t mean anything bad. You’re not ugly or anything. It’s your frown.”
Sarai frowned at him.
“Yes, like that,” Cody said, recovering some of his cheer. “You’re frowning at Amadore when you’re approaching him.”
Sarai half rolled her eyes. “What does that have to do with anything ”
“How about we do a little experiment ” Cody suggested. “Here’s the camera. Can you take two photos for me In one, I’ll flash a big, toothy smile, and in the other, I’ll show an angry face with my teeth out.”
A minute later Cody and Sarai ran off to print the pictures.
“Now,” said Cody, once they were back at the stall. “I’ll show him the pictures.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Cody stepped in, holding the “happy” photo in front of his face like a mask.
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“Are you ready to try putting the halter on Amadore now ” Cody asked.
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【答案】参考范文
Cody stepped in, holding the “happy” photo in front of his face like a mask. Amadore perked up, turned his ears forward, and sniffed loudly. He didn’t pull away or act scared. Then Cody turned away from Amadore and Sarai and switched photomasks. When he turned around holding the “angry” photo, Amadore snorted, twisted his head to pull on the lead rope, and backed into the corner of the stall. Whoa, Sarai soothed Amadore. Cody dropped the mask and showed Amadore his real face and Amadore calmed immediately. “Now I see,” said Sarai. “That’s amazing. He didn’t have any problem with the happy face, but the angry face scared him.” “Exactly!” said Cody, “I always have a happy face around horses,” Sarai laughed and nodded.
“Are you ready to try putting the halter on Amadore now ” Cody asked. Sarai’s stomach did a flip-flop. This was her last chance. If she failed, Amadore would have to go back to the rescue ranch. So she took a deep breath and nodded. She took Amadore’s halter and led rope in her hand. She could feel her heartbeat in her throat as she approached, but remembering the experiment, she relaxed and smiled. Amadore flicked his ears in her direction and sniffed loudly. Sarai raised the halter toward his face, and Amadore stepped into it without hesitation. Tears pricked Sarai’s eyes as she buckled the halter behind his ear. “I knew you could do it,” said Cody from outside the stall door. Wiping her eyes quickly, Sarai turned to Cody, “Thanks. Amadore and I did it together.”
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Sarai想要给Amadore套上缰绳，但是被Amadore拒绝了，男孩Cody告诉Sarai是因为她的皱眉Amadore才拒绝的，并做了一个实验证明，最后在Cody的鼓励下，Sarai成功给Amadore套上缰绳。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“Cody走了进来，把那张“快乐”的照片像面具一样放在面前。”可知，第一段可描写分别用两张照片时Amadore的反应。
②由第二段首句内容““你现在准备好给Amadore套上缰绳了吗 ”科迪问道。”可知，第二段可描写在Cody的鼓励下，Sarai成功给Amadore套上缰绳。
2. 续写线索：拒绝套上缰绳——指出Sarai的不对的地方——实验证明——成功套上缰绳
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①振作起来：perk up/cheer up
②改变；switch/change/substitute
③展示：show/display/express
情绪类
①恐惧的：scared/frightened/fearful
②惊异的：amazing/astonishing/surprising
【点睛】[高分句型1]When he turned around holding the “angry” photo, Amadore snorted, twisted his head to pull on the lead rope, and backed into the corner of the stall.(when引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2]If she failed, Amadore would have to go back to the rescue ranch.(if引导条件状语从句)

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