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衡阳市八中2024年高考适应性练习卷（一）
英语卷
请注意：考试时间120分钟，满分150分。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who will provide an apartment for the man
A. GM. B. ABC. C. The sales manager.
2. When should the project be handed in
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Monday.
3. What do we know about the photo
A. It was taken a decade ago.
B. The man took it at his wedding.
C. The woman had long hair then.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Stewardess and passenger.
B. Shopkeeper and customer.
C. Waitress and customer.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a corner store. B. In a supermarket. C. On the street.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What’s the woman’s attitude toward the situation
A. Optimistic. B. Confused. C. Pessimistic.
7. What’s the man worried about
A. Their car will run out of gas.
B. They will be unable to get food.
C. The stores will be out of stock.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man tell us about the films
A. The films are introduced from foreign countries.
B The films are translated into four languages.
C. The films are shot by university students.
9. What is special about the Film Festival
A. The audience’s votes. B. The live video interviews. C. English words on the screen.
10. How much is a ticket for the man’s schoolmates
A. $10. B. $15. C. $25.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why did Mark run with his son this morning
A. To help him be stronger. B. To make him love running. C. To accompany him on training.
12. What made Mark stop running at college
A. His interest in cycling. B. His knee injury. C. His accident in marathons.
13. What does the woman do most often in her free time
A. She goes swimming. B. She goes for a run. C. She plays tennis.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What do the speakers consider as the most important
A. The location of the flat. B. The size of the flat. C. The rent of the flat.
15. What is the absolute necessity in the bedroom for the woman
A. Furniture. B. An air conditioner. C. Sunlight..
16. How does the woman know about the rent
A. By reading the newspaper.
B. By consulting the house agent.
C. By asking friends.
17. Why does the woman wish to find a flat quickly
A. Her present house is due.
B. She wants to move for a change.
C. Her present house is too expensive.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. When is the deadline for entries
A. August 31st. B. October 15th. C. November 1st.
19. What is the topic of this year
A. Cities. B. The Future. C. The World.
20. What is the prize for the school winner
A. Pictures of England. B. Books from a writer. C. Lessons from an artist.
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
Known as “the roof of the world”, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has long been an ideal and mysterious destination for visitors who are passionate about exploring remote lands. Here are some of the best tourist destinations in Tibet which might suit your discerning travel taste with the arrival of spring.
The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon
The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world. With a total length of about 500 kilometers, its altitude spans from 7,782 meters at Namcha Barwa, the highest peak of the eastern Himalayas, to 550 meters around the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley in Metog county.
One unique feature of the spring sight here is that visitors can enjoy both the peach blossoms and the snow-capped mountains at the same time. The water Peach Blessom Fair is also an attraction in the area.
Lake Manasarova
Lake Manasarova sits 4,500 meters above sea level in Purang county, Ngari prefecture. Snow melt from the Gangdise Mountains hugging the lake is the source for the nearby Yarlung Zangbo River as well as the mighty Ganges.
The Manasarova wetland is a key “climate regulator” on the plateau and home to more than 400 rare species including the black-necked crane and the Tibetan wild donkey. Enshrined as “holy lake and sacred mountain” along with Gang Rinpoche, Lake Manasarova attracts a large number of pilgrims as well as tourists from home and abroad.
Nanyi Valley
Nanyigou scenic spot is 20 kilometers away from Milin county and is an important birthplace of the mysterious Tibetan medicine culture. The scenic area covers a total area of 820 hectares. The ecological conditions here are so good that the place is rich in various animal and plant species.
Nanyi Valley is known as “the highest green mysterious place on Earth”. Surrounded by mountains and shrouded in clouds, Nanyi Valley is an ideal spring destination for visitors, where you can find peach and azalea blossoms everywhere.
1. What is special about the spring scenery in the Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon
A. It is possible for people to see the deepest canyon in the world.
B. Visitors can go to the water Peach Blossom Fair in Metog county.
C. A great range of cultural heritage sites can be enjoyed in pleasant weather.
D. Tourists can admire charming flowers as well as mountains covered with snow.
2. Which place best suits people who want to explore more about medicine
A. The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon B. Lake Manasarova
C. Nanyi Valley D. Milin county
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A travel brochure. B. An academic article.
C. A geography textbook. D. A marketing website.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是篇应用文。文章介绍了三个位于西藏适合春天旅游的美丽的景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon部分“One unique feature of the spring sight here is that visitors can enjoy both the peach blossoms and the snow-capped mountains at the same time.”（这里春天景色一个独特之处在于游客可以同时欣赏桃花和雪山）可知，春季去雅鲁藏布江大峡谷游玩的特别之处是游客可以同时欣赏桃花和雪山。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Nanyi Valley中“Nanyigou scenic spot is 20 kilometers away from Milin county and is an important birthplace of the mysterious Tibetan medicine culture.”（南驿沟风景区距米林县20公里，是神秘藏药文化的重要发源地）可知，Nanyi Valley适合愿意探索医药文化的人游览。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Here are some of the best tourist destinations in Tibet which might suit your discerning travel taste with the arrival of spring.”（随着春天的到来，这里有一些西藏最好的旅游目的地，可能会适合你挑剔的旅游品味）并结合下文对西藏不同景点的介绍可知，本文主要介绍了西藏一些著名的旅游景点，应选自旅游手册。故选A项。
B
Kawasaki disease (川崎病) is every parent’s nightmare. This rare illness causes inflammation in blood vessels throughout the body and is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in babies and young children. Historically, it’s been difficult to diagnose, until recently, when a young inventor developed an app that can detect it.
Ellen Xu’s invention scans a photograph of the child and looks for telltale signs (表现) of Kawasaki disease, such as rashes (疹子) and a swollen tongue. It’s a brilliant innovation that likely wouldn’t have come about if it all weren’t so personal.
When Xu, a San Diego native, was 5 years old, her parents rushed her kid sister to the hospital. Three-year-old Kate had a fever, reddened eyes, a rash and swelling in her hands and tongue.
At first the puzzled doctors guessed that she had influenza. But when her condition didn’t improve, the Xus returned to the emergency room, where Kate was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease and treated with intravenous immunoglobulin, antibodies that help boost immunity. In time she shook off the illness without suffering damage to her heart, making her one of the lucky ones.
Cut to a decade later: Ellen, needing a project for a high school science fair, recalled her sister’s illness. “It was a puzzle I wanted to solve,” says Ellen, now a student at Stanford. So she set out to do just that. Using data, she devised an algorithm that can identify the physical symptoms of Kawasaki disease from a photo, which works similarly to apps that can identify birds and plants. The app is expected to appear soon on the Kawasaki Disease Foundation’s website, kdfoundation.org.
As for Kate Ellen says the little girl with the mysterious disease is now a thriving high school junior with dreams of becoming an environmental engineer.
4. What can we learn about Kawasaki disease from the first two paragraphs
A. It occurs if one’s blood vessels are inflamed.
B. It can be cured by the new innovation mentioned.
C. It happens when one experiences frightening dreams.
D. It shows symptoms like areas of red spots on one’s skin.
5. Why did Xu invent this app
A. To address a difficult problem. B. To save her kid sister.
C. To be a student at Stanford. D. To promote a science fair.
6. What can be inferred about Kate
A. She is a girl full of passion. B. She is an environment enthusiast.
C. She appreciates her sister a lot. D. Her heart is in poor condition.
7. What is the best title for the passage
A. A hospital that fights a killer disease. B. A girl who invents an app.
C. An app that detects a rare disease. D. A disease that is mysterious.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述Ellen Xu基于妹妹得川崎病的经历十年后创造了一个应用程序，可以根据症状检测这种罕见的疾病。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Ellen Xu’s invention scans a photograph of the child and looks for telltale signs (表现) of Kawasaki disease, such as rashes (疹子) and a swollen tongue.(Ellen Xu的发明扫描孩子的照片，寻找川崎病的迹象，比如皮疹和舌头肿胀)”可知，川崎病的症状包括皮肤上出现红点，故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“‘It was a puzzle I wanted to solve,’ says Ellen, now a student at Stanford. So she set out to do just that. Using data, she devised an algorithm that can identify the physical symptoms of Kawasaki disease from a photo, which works similarly to apps that can identify birds and plants.(‘这是一个我想解决的难题，’Ellen说，她现在是斯坦福大学的一名学生。于是她就开始这么做了。利用数据，她设计了一种算法，可以从照片中识别川崎病的身体症状，其工作原理类似于识别鸟类和植物的应用程序)”可知，Xu发明这款应用程序时为了解决一个难题，故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“As for Kate, Ellen says the little girl with the mysterious disease is now a thriving high school junior with dreams of becoming an environmental engineer.(至于Kate，Ellen说，这个患有神秘疾病的小女孩现在是一名茁壮成长的高中生，梦想成为一名环境工程师)”可知，Kate梦想成为一名环境工程师，由此推测她是一个环保爱好者，故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“This rare illness causes inflammation in blood vessels throughout the body and is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in babies and young children. Historically, it’s been difficult to diagnose, until recently, when a young inventor developed an app that can detect it.(这种罕见的疾病会引起全身血管炎症，是婴幼儿获得性心脏病的主要原因。历史上看，它很难诊断，直到最近，一位年轻的发明家开发了一款可以检测它的应用程序)”可知，文章主要讲述Ellen Xu基于妹妹得川崎病的经历十年后创造了一个应用程序，可以根据症状检测这种罕见的疾病，C项“一款检测罕见疾病的应用程序”为最佳标题，故选C。
C
People with high levels of niacin, also known as vitamin B3, in their blood may be more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than those with lower levels. Excessive amounts of the vitamin, which is routinely added to fortified food and can be taken as a supplement, may inflame blood vessels.
Heart attacks and stroke are leading causes of death worldwide. While researchers have made significant strides over the past few decades in discovering the risk factors for these conditions, they haven’t identified them all.
In an effort to fill these gaps, Stanley Hazen at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and his colleagues collected blood samples from 2331 adults in the US and 832 adults in Europe who had elected to undergo cardiovascular screenings. The team analysed the samples for substances called metabolites, byproducts of metabolic processes such as digestion. The researchers then tracked incidents of cardiac events, such as heart attacks and strokes, among the participants over three years.
They found that people with elevated levels of a metabolite called 4PY, which only arises when the body breaks down excess niacin, were around 60 percent more likely, on average, to experience such an event than those with lower levels. And it was found in further experiment that 4PY causes blood vessel inflammation, a major contributor to the development of heart disease, in rodents.
It isn’t uncommon for people to have high niacin levels, Hazen says. This is partially due to certain foods, such as cereals and flours, being routinely fortified with the vitamin in countries that include the UK and the US. Niacin supplements are also increasingly popular as evidence suggests they have anti-ageing benefits, says Hazen. Plus, it wasn’t until recently that doctors stopped prescribing high-dose niacin to people at risk of cardiovascular disease, as it was initially thought the vitamin protected people from these conditions by lowering cholesterol.
“I think this study really shows that sometimes, when it comes to vitamins, you can have too much of a good thing,” says Jenny Jia at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. However, this research was mainly conducted in people of European ancestry. It is therefore unclear if similar results would occur in people of different racial or ethnic backgrounds, says Jia.
8. What is presented in paragraph 3
A. Theoretical models. B. Research procedures.
C. Practical examples. D. Historical findings.
9. What does the underlined phrase “such an event” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Increased 4PY. B. Extra niacin.
C. Blood vessel inflammation. D. Cardiovascular diseases.
10. What might not be the reason for people to have high niacin levels
A. Having niacin supplement is fashionable. B. Food with niacin can rapid aging.
C Certain vitamins are added to foods. D. Niacin was prescribed to people.
11. What attitude might Jia have to the study
A. Neutral. B. Supportive. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了关于血液中烟酸含量高的人可能比含量低的人更容易患心脏病或中风的一项研究。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“In an effort to fill these gaps, Stanley Hazen at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and his colleagues collected blood samples from 2331 adults in the US and 832 adults in Europe who had elected to undergo cardiovascular screenings. The team analysed the samples for substances called metabolites, byproducts of metabolic processes such as digestion. The researchers then tracked incidents of cardiac events, such as heart attacks and strokes, among the participants over three years. (为了填补这些空白，俄亥俄州克利夫兰诊所的Stanley Hazen和他的同事收集了2331名美国成年人和832名欧洲成年人的血液样本，这些成年人选择接受心血管筛查。研究小组分析了这些样本中被称为代谢物的物质，这是消化等代谢过程的副产品。然后，研究人员在三年的时间里追踪了参与者的心脏事件，比如心脏病发作和中风。)”可知，本段主要介绍了研究的程序步骤。故选B项。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。划线词句前文“The researchers then tracked incidents of cardiac events, such as heart attacks and strokes, among the participants over three years. (然后，研究人员在三年的时间里追踪了参与者的心脏病事件，比如心脏病发作和中风。)”说明研究人员追踪了参与者的心脏病事件，从而推知划线词句“They found that people with elevated levels of a metabolite called 4PY, which only arises when the body breaks down excess niacin, were around 60 percent more likely, on average, to experience such an event than those with lower levels. (他们发现，一种叫做4PY的代谢物水平升高的人比那些水平较低的人平均有60%的可能性经历such an event。)”其中划线部分指的是“心血管疾病”。故选D项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“It isn’t uncommon for people to have high niacin levels, Hazen says. This is partially due to certain foods, such as cereals and flours, being routinely fortified with the vitamin in countries that include the UK and the US. Niacin supplements are also increasingly popular as evidence suggests they have anti-ageing benefits, says Hazen. Plus, it wasn’t until recently that doctors stopped prescribing high-dose niacin to people at risk of cardiovascular disease, as it was initially thought the vitamin protected people from these conditions by lowering cholesterol. (Hazen说，人们体内烟酸含量高并不罕见。这在一定程度上是由于某些食物，如谷物和面粉，在包括英国和美国在内的国家经常添加维生素。Hazen说，烟酸补充剂也越来越受欢迎，因为有证据表明它们具有抗衰老的功效。此外，直到最近，医生才停止给有心血管疾病风险的人开大剂量的烟酸处方，因为人们最初认为维生素可以通过降低胆固醇来保护人们免受这些疾病的侵害。)”可知，人们烟酸水平高的原因有某些维生素被添加到食物中、服用烟酸补充剂是一种时尚以及烟酸是给人开的处方。原因中不包含B项，故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“‘I think this study really shows that sometimes, when it comes to vitamins, you can have too much of a good thing,’ says Jenny Jia at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. However, this research was mainly conducted in people of European ancestry. It is therefore unclear if similar results would occur in people of different racial or ethnic backgrounds, says Jia. (伊利诺斯州芝加哥西北大学的Jenny Jia说：‘我认为这项研究确实表明，有时候，当谈到维生素时，你可能是当作好东西吃得太多了。’然而，这项研究主要是在欧洲血统的人身上进行的。因此，还不清楚不同种族或民族背景的人是否会出现类似的结果，Jia说。)”可知，Jia对这项研究的态度是没有倾向性的，中立的。故选A项。
D
The water systems within the world’s building and facilities are a major source of carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to the global climate crisis, according to a new white paper released by WINT Water Intelligence.
While the availability of clean water has been recognized as an urgent worldwide concern, carbon emissions associated with the production, treatment, and distribution of clean water have often been overlooked. Highlighting the amplifying effect of waste and chronic inefficiency — approximately 25% of all water in the built environment is ultimately wasted, driving up water-related energy use and associated greenhouse emissions, the paper “The Carbon Impact of Water” details the immediate and long-term consequences of our current water infrastructure.
Though greenhouse emissions vary based on the source and distribution method, the research finds that every cubic meter of water consumed generates 10.5 kg of carbon emissions, or 85 pounds for every 1,000 gallons. For some local U. S. governments, where such information is readily available, water and wastewater can account for 30-40% or more of public energy consumption. Moreover, potable water ends up in sewage treatment processes that are not only energy-intensive but also release powerful greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide and methane, which are many times more potent than carbon dioxide.
Unfortunately, inefficiencies are rampant in buildings. Approximately 25% of the water in the built environment is ultimately wasted through leaks, outdated technology, malfunctions, and human error. As a simple example, a leaking toilet continuously flows at 100-150 gallons per hour, wasting more than 1 million gallons a year and accounting for some 4.5 tons of greenhouse emissions — identical to the total annual emissions from a passenger car. In facilities with multiple restrooms, such as office buildings, sports stadiums, and shopping malls, some 2-3% of toilets typically leak at any point in time, creating significant carbon and water footprints.
Inefficient use of water is a significant source of carbon and other greenhouse emissions, but a few key actions, such as proper maintenance and installing advanced water intelligence solutions, mentioned by the paper are highly effective ways of reducing waste, emissions, and overall environmental impact. And the paper concludes it is our generation’s responsibility to efficiently use the water we’ve been given and to identify and curtail the unnecessary, expensive, and environmentally irresponsible waste of this precious resource.
12. What is the paper mainly about
A. Showing the influences of water infrastructure.
B. Giving guidance on how to save water.
C. Solving the problem of water wastage.
D. Promoting the use of water infrastructure.
13. Which of the following statement is true according to paragraph 3 and paragraph 4
A. The toilets in office buildings are all in good conditions.
B. Greenhouse gases will be created in sewage treatment.
C. Water and wastewater cause most of the public energy consumption.
D. A passenger car does more harm than a leaking toilet in greenhouse emissions.
14. What techniques have been used to show the findings
A. Applying metaphors and using puns.
B. Using quotations and making comparisons.
C. Making assumptions and applying exaggeration.
D. Using examples and listing figures.
15. How can people deal with the problems mentioned according to the paper
A. Using water normally. B. Uninstalling water intelligence.
C. Giving appropriate conservation. D. Using water efficiently.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了WINT water Intelligence发布的一份新白皮书表明，全球建筑和设施内的水系统是造成全我们目前的水利基础设施加重了温室气体排放，对环境造成了巨大的影响。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Highlighting the amplifying effect of waste and chronic inefficiency — approximately 25% of all water in the built environment is ultimately wasted, driving up water-related energy use and associated greenhouse emissions, the paper “The Carbon Impact of Water” details the immediate and long-term consequences of our current water infrastructure.”（强调浪费和长期低效率的放大效应——建筑环境中大约25%的水最终被浪费，推动了与水有关的能源使用和相关的温室气体排放，《水的碳影响》详细介绍了我们目前的水基础设施的直接和长期后果。）可知，该论文主要是介绍了关于水基础设施的影响。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Moreover, potable water ends up in sewage treatment processes that are not only energy-intensive but also release powerful greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide and methane, which are many times more potent than carbon dioxide.”（此外，饮用水最终会进入污水处理过程，这不仅是能源密集型的，而且会释放出强大的温室气体，如一氧化二氮和甲烷，其威力是二氧化碳的数倍。）可知，饮用水最终进入污水处理过程，会产生大量的温室气体。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段第一、二句“Though greenhouse emissions vary based on the source and distribution method, the research finds that every cubic meter of water consumed generates 10.5kg of carbon emissions, or 85 pounds for every 1,000 gallons. For some local U. S. governments, where such information is readily available, water and wastewater can account for 30-40% or more of public energy consumption.”（虽然温室气体排放量因来源和分配方式的不同而有所不同，但研究发现，每消耗一立方米的水会产生10.5公斤的碳排放，或每1000加仑产生85磅的碳排放。对于美国一些地方政府来说，这些信息很容易获得，水和废水可能占公共能源消耗的30-40%或更多。）及第四段中“Approximately 25% of the water in the built environment is ultimately wasted through leaks, outdated technology, malfunctions, and human error. As a simple example, a leaking toilet continuously flows at 100-150 gallons per hour, wasting more than 1 million gallons a year and accounting for some 4.5 tons of greenhouse emissions — identical to the total annual emissions from a passenger car. In facilities with multiple restrooms, such as office buildings, sports stadiums, and shopping malls, some 2-3% of toilets typically leak at any point in time, creating significant carbon and water footprints.”（建筑环境中大约25%的水最终因泄漏、过时的技术、故障和人为错误而浪费掉。举个简单的例子，一个漏水的马桶每小时持续流出100-150加仑的水，每年浪费100多万加仑的水，排放约4.5吨温室气体——相当于一辆乘用车每年的总排放量。在有多个卫生间的设施中，如办公楼、体育场馆和购物中心，大约2-3%的厕所通常会在任何时间点漏水，造成大量的碳和水足迹。）可知，文章通过列举大量的数据和例子来说明水基础设施的影响。故选D项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“And the paper concludes it is our generation’s responsibility to efficiently use the water we’ve been given and to identify and curtail the unnecessary, expensive, and environmentally irresponsible waste of this precious resource.”（我们这一代人有责任有效地利用我们所拥有的水资源，并发现和减少对这一宝贵资源不必要的、昂贵的、对环境不负责任的浪费。）可知，我们应该提高水资源利用率，并减少浪费。故选D项。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Push yourselves beyond the limits
Limits are blocks between you and your success. You will face great resistance when attempting to break through the limits. It could be fear, lack of confidence, physical disabilities, and mental block. If you desire a life of success, you must face the resistance and push yourself beyond the limits. ____16____ Here are tips for you to succeed.
____17____ Don’t wait for external motivation to make the first move. Discover your inner motivation! It could be a motivational video, articles, TED Talks, or quotes. Ensure it is something that fills you with passion and drive to get things done. Inspiration can push you forward.
Take on a little more than you think you can. Pushing past your limits means taking on newer, harder challenges. If you’re not challenging yourself to do bigger and better things regularly, you’re only working within what you already can do. ____18____
Work on your goals a little each day. Chances are great that you need to build your empire brick by brick. That takes time and regular effort. ____19____ That is, there is not a day that you don’t work on your big goals, at least a little bit. It can be fifteen minutes dedicated to doing one small thing that will get you closer to that big thing you want to accomplish.
Find someone who supports you and encourages you to keep going. ____20____ Having someone to support you can balance out the impact of any negative thinking that may limit you. It could be a life coach, friend, parent, or your wife or husband. They can help you make the push you need to get out of your comfort zone.
A. Inspire yourself.
B. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
C. Discover where your passion lies.
D. A bit of assistance means much in facing resistance.
E. One good way is to adopt the approach of “No Zero Days”.
F. Failure to do so will make your goals and dreams unrealizable.
G. That’s a way to stay exactly where you are and make little or no progress.
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. G 19. E 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些方法能够帮助读者超越自己的极限，并最终取得成功。
【16题详解】
根据空前“If you desire a life of success, you must face the resistance and push yourself beyond the limits.(如果你渴望成功的生活，你必须面对阻力，推动自己超越极限。)”可知，如果想要成功，一个人就得超越极限。选项F“Failure to do so will make your goals and dreams unrealizable.(如果做不到这一点，你的目标和梦想就无法实现。)”与上文内容一致，也就是说一个人只有超越极限才能成功。故选F。
【17题详解】
空处为段首句，为本段主旨句。根据下文“Don’t wait for external motivation to make the first move. Discover your inner motivation! It could be a motivational video, articles, TED Talks, or quotes. Ensure it is something that fills you with passion and drive to get things done. Inspiration can push you forward. (不要等到外界的激励，才主动出击。发现你内心的动力！可以是励志视频、文章、TED演讲或名言。确保它能让你充满激情，有动力把事情做好。灵感可以推动你前进。)”可知，本段主要建议读者要激励自己，以获得成功。选项A“Inspire yourself.(激励自己。)”与下文内容一致，可以作为主旨句。故选A。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Pushing past your limits means taking on newer, harder challenges. If you’re not challenging yourself to do bigger and better things regularly, you’re only working within what you already can do.(突破自己的极限意味着接受更新、更难的挑战。如果你不经常挑战自己去做更大更好的事情，你只是在你已经能做的范围内工作。)”可知，上文指出不挑战自己做更大更好的事情，你就不会有进步。选项G“That’s a way to stay exactly where you are and make little or no progress.(这是一种原地踏步，几乎没有进步的方法。)”是对上文内容的总结。故选G。
【19题详解】
根据下文“That is, there is not a day that you don’t work on your big goals, at least a little bit. It can be fifteen minutes dedicated to doing one small thing that will get you closer to that big thing you want to accomplish.(也就是说，没有一天你不为你的大目标而努力，至少是一点点。你可以花15分钟做一件小事，让你更接近你想要完成的大事情。)”可知，空处指的是每天都要努力，哪怕只是一点点。选项E“One good way is to adopt the approach of “No Zero Days”.(一个好方法是采用“无零日”的方法。)”与下文内容一致，建议读者每天都要努力。故选E。
【20题详解】
根据下文“Having someone to support you can balance out the impact of any negative thinking that may limit you. It could be a life coach, friend, parent, or your wife or husband. They can help you make the push you need to get out of your comfort zone.(有人支持你可以抵消任何可能限制你的消极思想的影响。可以是人生导师，朋友，父母，或者你的妻子或丈夫。他们可以帮助你走出你的舒适区。)”可知，作者认为在面对困难时，如果身边有人帮助你，你将会更好地前进。选项D“A bit of assistance means much in facing resistance.(在面对阻力时，一点帮助很重要。)”与下文内容一致。故选D。
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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up on a university campus in eastern Nigeria.I was a(n) ____21____reader, and what I read were British and American children’s books.I began to write when I was seven.I wrote exactly the kinds of stories I was reading: All my ____22____ were white and blue-eyed. They played in the snow. They ate apples, and they talked a lot about the ____23____，how lovely it was that the sun had ____24____.
What this demonstrates is how ____25____we can be influenced by what we read, particularly as children. Because all I had read were foreign books, I had become ____26____ that books had to have ____27____ in them and had to be about things with which I could not personally identify.
Things ____28____ when I discovered African books. There weren’t many of them available, and they weren’t quite as easy to ____29____ as the foreign books.
But _____30_____ writers like Chinua Achebe and Camara Laye I went through a mental _____31_____in my view of literature.I _____32_____ that people like me, girls with skin the color of chocolate,could also _____33_____ in literature. I started to write about things I recognized. What the _____34_____ of African writers did for me was this: It saved me from having a _____35_____ story of what books are.
21. A. early B. aimless C. careful D. poor
22. A. instructors B. neighbors C. friends D. characters
23. A. snow B. fruits C. cuisine D. weather
24. A. disappeared B. set C. come out D. gone down
25. A. briefly B. regularly C. scarcely D. easily
26. A. convinced B. puzzled C. concerned D. satisfied
27. A. heroes B. foreigners C. Africans D. children
28. A. remained B. changed C. worsened D. worked
29. A. read B. understand C. find D. keep
30. A. in spite of B. on behalf of C. because of D. instead of
31. A. confusion B. shift C. block D. activity
32. A. realized B. suspected C. claimed D. forgot
33. A. take B. exist C. believe D. major
34. A. discovery B. popularity C. imagination D. analysis
35. A. classic B. remarkable C. whole D. single
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了阅读对作者写作产生的影响。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很早（小）的时候就开始阅读了，我读的是英国和美国的儿童书籍。A. early早的；B. aimless没有目标的；C. careful小心的，仔细的；D. poor贫穷的。根据“I began to write when I was seven.”可知，作者很早就开始阅读书籍了。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我写的正是我正在读的那种故事：我所有的角色都是白人和蓝眼睛。A. instructors指导员；B. neighbors邻居；C. friends朋友；D. characters性格，角色。根据“I wrote exactly the kinds of stories”可知，此处指作者书中的角色。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们吃着苹果，谈论着天气，说太阳出来了是多么美好。A. snow雪花；B. fruits水果；C. cuisine烹饪，菜肴；D. weather天气。根据“how lovely it was that the sun had ____4____”可知，他们谈论天气。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词（短语）词义辨析。句意同上。A. disappeared消失；B. set设置；C. come out出来；D. gone down下降。根据“how lovely it was”和“the sun”可知，太阳出来了。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：这表明我们很容易受到我们所读到的东西的影响，尤其是作为孩子。A. briefly简短地；B. regularly有规律地；C. scarcely几乎不；D. easily容易地。根据上文“.I wrote exactly the kinds of stories I was reading: All my ____2____ were white and blue-eyed.”可知，我们很容易受到我们所读到的东西的影响。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：因为我读过的都是外国书，所以我开始相信，书里必须有外国人，必须是我个人无法认同的东西。A. convinced确信的；B. puzzled困惑的；C. concerned担心的；D. satisfied满意的。根据“how ____5____we can be influenced by what we read”可知，因为收到读过的书的影响，作者开始相信，书里必须有外国人。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. heroes英雄；B. foreigners外国人；C. Africans非洲人；D. children孩子。根据“Because all I had read were foreign books”可知，此处指书里必须有外国人。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我发现非洲书籍时，一切都变了。A. remained停留，剩余；B. changed改变；C. worsened恶化；D. worked工作。根据上文“had to be about things with which I could not personally identify.”和下文“I started to write about things I recognized.”可知，读到非洲书籍以后，作者的认知发生了变化。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些书的数量不多，而且不像外国书那么容易找到。A. read阅读；B. understand理解；C. find找到；D. keep保持。根据“There weren’t many of them available”可知，因为非洲书籍不多，所以不容易找到。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：但是因为像奇努阿·阿奇贝和卡马拉·雷这样的作家，我对文学的看法发生了心理上的转变。A. in spite of尽管；B. on behalf of代表；C. because of因为；D. instead of代替，而不是。根据“I went through a mental ____11____in my view of literature.”可知，作者对文学的看法发生变化，是因为自己像奇努阿·阿奇贝和卡马拉·雷这样的作家（同是黑皮肤的非洲人）。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. confusion困惑；B. shift转移，转变；C. block障碍，街区；D. activity活动。根据“Things ____8____ when I discovered African books.”可知，非洲书籍的发现，让作者对文学的看法发生了心理上的转变。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，像我这样有着巧克力色皮肤的女孩，也可以存在于文学作品中。A. realized意识到；B. suspected怀疑；C. claimed声称；D. forgot忘记。根据“I went through a mental ____11____in my view of literature.”可知，作者意识到有着巧克力色皮肤的女孩，也可以存在于文学作品中。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. take带走；B. exist存在；C. believe相信；D. major主修。根据“that people like me, girls with skin the color of chocolate”可知，作者意识到非洲女孩也可以出现在书籍中。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：非洲作家的发现对我的影响是这样的：它让我不再对书是什么有一个单一的认识。A. discovery发现；B. popularity流行；C. imagination想象力；D. analysis分析。根据“writers like Chinua Achebe and Camara Laye”可知，此处表示非洲作家的发现。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. classic经典的；B. remarkable显著的；C. whole整个的；D. single单一的。根据“All my ____2____ were white and blue-eyed.”可知，受到非洲书籍的影响，作者故事中的角色不再单一的只是白种人。故选D。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
China is known as the home of tea. Since ancient times, tea has penetrated Chinese culture, leaving its aroma in poetry, etiquette and customs. Many tea lovers enjoy tea not just for its flavor, ____36____ for the beauty of tea ceremonies.
Picking tea leaves ____37____ (be) an important spring activity in the Yangtze River basin in South China. The earliest batch of tea is often ready to be picked before Qingming, which is observed in early April ____38____ the temperature begins to rise and rainfall increases. This precious small output of tea, widely____39____ (seek) after for its outstanding quality, is called Mingqian tea.
East China’s Zhejiang province is acknowledged as a major ____40____ (produce) of tea. White Tea in Huzhou city’s Anji county and West Lake Longjing Tea in Hangzhou are two ____41____ (extreme) renowned teas in both China and abroad. In spring, local hillsides are filled with tea workers ____42____ (sow) seeds on their land. In the peak seasons, many tourists go to tea farms ____43____(witness) the beautiful scenery for themselves, while enjoying a freshly brewed cup of tea.
____44____(tradition) tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China ____45____ (add) to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022.
【答案】36. but 37. is
38. when 39. sought
40. producer
41. extremely
42. sowing 43. to witness
44. Traditional
45. were added
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了中国的茶文化。
【36题详解】
考查连词。句意：许多爱茶的人喜欢茶不仅仅是因为它的味道，而是因为茶道的美丽。句型not...but...表示“不是……而是……”。故填but。
【37题详解】
考查时态、主谓一致。句意：摘茶叶是中国南方长江流域一项重要的春季活动。结合语境可知本句陈述事实，故时态用一般现在时，且主语Picking tea leaves视为第三人称单数，故系动词用is。故填is。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：最早的一批茶叶通常在清明之前准备好采摘，清明是在四月初，气温开始上升，降雨量增加。分析句子结构可知，本空引导限制性定语从句，先行词是April，在从句中作时间状语，应用关系副词when引导。故填when。
39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这种产量很少的珍贵茶叶，因其卓越的品质而广受欢迎，被称为名前茶。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作状语，使用非谓语动词，seek“寻找”与主语This precious small output of tea之间为逻辑动宾关系，应用过去分词。故填sought。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：中国东部的浙江省被认为是茶叶的主要生产商。空处用名词producer“生产商”，结合空前的a可知，用单数形式，作宾语。故填producer。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意：湖州市安吉县的白茶和杭州的西湖龙井茶是两种在中国和国外都非常有名的茶。空处用副词extremely“非常”，作状语，修饰renowned。故填extremely。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：春天，当地的山坡上挤满了茶农，他们在地上播种。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作宾语补足语，使用非谓语动词，sow“播种”与主语tea workers之间为逻辑主谓关系，应用现在分词。故填sowing。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在旺季，许多游客会去茶园，一边品尝新鲜沏好的茶，一边亲眼目睹美丽的风景。本句谓语为go，此处为非谓语动词，且tourists与witness“当场看到，目击”为主动关系，应用不定式的主动形式，作目的状语。故填to witness。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意：2022年，中国传统茶叶加工技术及相关社会实践被列入《人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录》。空处用形容词traditional“传统的”，作定语，修饰tea processing techniques，位于句首，首字母大写。故填Traditional。
【45题详解】
考查动词语态、主谓一致。句意：2022年，中国传统茶叶加工技术及相关社会实践被列入《人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录》。结合时间状语in 2022可知，事情发生在过去，故时态用一般过去时，且主语Traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China与add“添加”为被动关系，用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为复数，be动词用were。故填were added。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，湖南省非物质文化遗产传承人Ms Liu将在开学之际为你校国际生亲授以“指尖上的非遗——剪纸”为主题的开学第一课。请你作为学生会代表，写一则通知发到国际生交流群中，让更多国际生知晓此事，参与到本次活动中来。内容包括：
1.专家介绍：2.课程安排。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Notice
Paper-cutting is one of the most popular traditional folk arts in China. Ms. Liu, the inheritor of Hunan Province’s intangible cultural heritage, is a famous paper-cutting master. At the beginning of the semester, she will personally teach the first lesson of the semester with the theme of “intangible cultural heritage on the fingertips — paper-cutting” for the international students of our school. It will be held on Friday 23 April from 2pm to 4pm in the school auditorium. Through this class, you will have a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
Hope you will attend on time and enjoy yourself.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。湖南省非物质文化遗产传承人刘女士将在开学之际为你校国际生亲授以“指尖上的非遗——剪纸”为主题的开学第一课，要求考生作为学生会代表，写一则通知发到国际生交流群中，让更多国际生知晓此事，参与到本次活动中来。
【详解】1.词汇积累
著名的：famous → well-known
大师：master → virtuoso
亲自：personally → in person
主题：theme → subject
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Ms. Liu, the inheritor of Hunan Province’s intangible cultural heritage, is a famous paper-cutting master.
拓展句：Ms. Liu, who is the inheritor of Hunan Province’s intangible cultural heritage, is a famous paper-cutting master.
【点睛】【高分句型1】It will be held on Friday 23 April from 2pm to 4pm in the school auditorium. (运用了一般将来时的被动语态)
【高分句型2】Hope you will attend on time and enjoy yourself. (运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
Sock-eater ants are made-up animals with the best intention ever.
“Ow!Ow!” I shouted as I broke my jump rope rhythm and trapped my feet in the loose rope. “Something in my shoe is biting me,” I screamed. My teacher, Miss Bell, heard me and hurried over. “Which foot is it ” she asked. I stuck up my right foot as she bent over to inspect it. Just then, feeling a new sting, I yelped in pain. “Here. Let’s take off your shoe.” Instructed Miss Bell, squatting down to get the shoe.
Then, I remembered the holes in my socks. Welfare socks didn’t last long. Holes in socks were common for our family in the years following the Great Depression. Socks with holes in the heels often got pulled down so the hole wouldn’t show. Where there was a hole, there would soon be a blister. Every week as she washed our clothes, Mama would say, “Even if we’re poor and our clothes are worn out, we can still be clean.”
I refused to let Miss Bell take off my shoe. I could not bear for her and the others on the playground to see the hole in my faded red sock. “Come on, then. Let’s go inside to the office.” I did my best to hold back my tears. Yet, each time the thing in my shoe stung me, I would let out aloud, “Oh, oh, oh!” Tears raced down my twisted face.
Miss Bell lifted me onto the desk and tried again. “Let me take a look.”She just about had the shoe off when I saw the hole. I grabbed the shoe and pulled on and held it. The stinging worsened the tighter I grabbed the shoe. Miss Womble, the fifth-grade teacher,came into the office. “Can I help I know her. She lives next door to me.” “I guess ants are stinging her right foot, but she won’t let me take off her shoe,” said Miss Bell.
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。
Miss Womble put both hands on my shaking shoulders and looked into my upset, red eyes.
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Dealing with the angry bites gently, Miss Womble lifted her head and smiled at me.
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【答案】Miss Womble put both hands on my shaking shoulders and looked into my upset, red eyes. Looking at me gently, she told me not to be shy and asked whether I had any problems. I felt embarrassed and didn’t know how to answer her. The more she wanted to take off my shoe, the more I wanted to avoid her. After talking to my teacher for a while, Miss Womble seemed to see my secrets. She smiled at me and promised that she would keep my secret, which was a great relief for me and I agreed to take off my shoes.
Pretending to deal with the angry bites gently, Miss Womble lifted her head and smiled at me. I was moved by her sweet smile and thanked her from the bottom of my heart. She hugged me and whispered in my ear, “Dear girl, be confident and don’t be shy. You are a good girl who deserves to be praised.” Miss Womble also told me stories about her childhood, which gave me a lot of courage to face difficulties in my daily life. What impressed me most was that a small act of kindness can make a big difference. Hence, I will never forget what Miss Womble did for me and I will pass the kindness on.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在操场上玩耍时，被跳绳绊到。但由于自己的袜子破了个洞，作者不好意思直接脱鞋，便被老师带到办公室，一直拒绝老师查看是否被蚂蚁咬，后来Miss Womble过来询问原因并试图给予帮助。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“Miss Womble双手搭在我颤抖的肩膀上，看着我心烦意乱的样子。”可知，第一段可描写Miss Womble想帮助作者，让作者心情平复下来并同意脱下鞋。
②由第二段首句内容“Miss Womble温和地处理着愤怒的咬伤，抬起头对我微笑。”可知，第二段可描写Miss Womble帮助作者处理了脚上的咬伤，其表现出来的善意让作者感动。
2.续写线索：安抚作者——取得信任——作者同意脱下鞋——假装处理脚上的蚂蚁咬伤——感谢Womble老师——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①温柔地看着我：Looking at me gently / Looking at me tenderly
②面对困难：face difficulties/in the face of difficulties/meet challenges
③有很大影响：make a big difference /have a great influence /have a great impact
情绪类
①.感动的：moved/touched
②感谢：thank/appreciate/gratitude
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Looking at me gently, she told me not to be shy and asked whether I had any problems.（由连接词whether引导的宾语从句作ask的宾语）
[高分句型2]. She smiled at me and promised that she would keep my secret, which was a great relief for me and I agreed to take off my shoes.（由关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型3]. You are a good girl who deserves to be praised.（由关系代词who引导的限制性定语从句）衡阳市八中2024年高考适应性练习卷（一）
英语卷
请注意：考试时间120分钟，满分150分。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who will provide an apartment for the man
A. GM. B. ABC. C. The sales manager.
2. When should the project be handed in
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Monday.
3. What do we know about the photo
A. It was taken a decade ago.
B. The man took it at his wedding.
C. The woman had long hair then.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Stewardess and passenger.
B. Shopkeeper and customer.
C. Waitress and customer.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a corner store. B. In a supermarket. C. On the street.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What’s the woman’s attitude toward the situation
A. Optimistic. B. Confused. C. Pessimistic.
7. What’s the man worried about
A. Their car will run out of gas.
B. They will be unable to get food.
C. The stores will be out of stock.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man tell us about the films
A. The films are introduced from foreign countries.
B. The films are translated into four languages.
C. The films are shot by university students.
9. What is special about the Film Festival
A. The audience’s votes. B. The live video interviews. C. English words on the screen.
10. How much is a ticket for the man’s schoolmates
A. $10. B. $15. C. $25.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why did Mark run with his son this morning
A. To help him be stronger. B. To make him love running. C. To accompany him on training.
12. What made Mark stop running at college
A. His interest in cycling. B. His knee injury. C. His accident in marathons.
13. What does the woman do most often in her free time
A. She goes swimming. B. She goes for a run. C. She plays tennis.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What do the speakers consider as the most important
A. The location of the flat. B. The size of the flat. C. The rent of the flat.
15. What is the absolute necessity in the bedroom for the woman
A. Furniture. B. An air conditioner. C. Sunlight..
16. How does the woman know about the rent
A. By reading the newspaper.
B. By consulting the house agent.
C. By asking friends.
17. Why does the woman wish to find a flat quickly
A. Her present house is due.
B. She wants to move for a change.
C. Her present house is too expensive.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. When is the deadline for entries
A. August 31st. B. October 15th. C. November 1st.
19. What is the topic of this year
A. Cities. B. The Future. C. The World.
20. What is the prize for the school winner
A. Pictures of England. B. Books from a writer. C. Lessons from an artist.
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
Known as “the roof of the world”, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has long been an ideal and mysterious destination for visitors who are passionate about exploring remote lands. Here are some of the best tourist destinations in Tibet which might suit your discerning travel taste with the arrival of spring.
The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon
The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world. With a total length of about 500 kilometers, its altitude spans from 7,782 meters at Namcha Barwa, the highest peak of the eastern Himalayas, to 550 meters around the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley in Metog county.
One unique feature of the spring sight here is that visitors can enjoy both the peach blossoms and the snow-capped mountains at the same time. The water Peach Blessom Fair is also an attraction in the area.
Lake Manasarova
Lake Manasarova sits 4,500 meters above sea level in Purang county, Ngari prefecture. Snow melt from the Gangdise Mountains hugging the lake is the source for the nearby Yarlung Zangbo River as well as the mighty Ganges.
The Manasarova wetland is a key “climate regulator” on the plateau and home to more than 400 rare species including the black-necked crane and the Tibetan wild donkey. Enshrined as “holy lake and sacred mountain” along with Gang Rinpoche, Lake Manasarova attracts a large number of pilgrims as well as tourists from home and abroad.
Nanyi Valley
Nanyigou scenic spot is 20 kilometers away from Milin county and is an important birthplace of the mysterious Tibetan medicine culture. The scenic area covers a total area of 820 hectares. The ecological conditions here are so good that the place is rich in various animal and plant species.
Nanyi Valley is known as “the highest green mysterious place on Earth”. Surrounded by mountains and shrouded in clouds, Nanyi Valley is an ideal spring destination for visitors, where you can find peach and azalea blossoms everywhere.
1. What is special about the spring scenery in the Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon
A. It is possible for people to see the deepest canyon in the world.
B. Visitors can go to the water Peach Blossom Fair in Metog county.
C. A great range of cultural heritage sites can be enjoyed in pleasant weather.
D. Tourists can admire charming flowers as well as mountains covered with snow.
2. Which place best suits people who want to explore more about medicine
A. The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon B. Lake Manasarova
C. Nanyi Valley D. Milin county
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A travel brochure. B. An academic article.
C A geography textbook. D. A marketing website.
B
Kawasaki disease (川崎病) is every parent’s nightmare. This rare illness causes inflammation in blood vessels throughout the body and is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in babies and young children. Historically, it’s been difficult to diagnose, until recently, when a young inventor developed an app that can detect it.
Ellen Xu’s invention scans a photograph of the child and looks for telltale signs (表现) of Kawasaki disease, such as rashes (疹子) and a swollen tongue. It’s a brilliant innovation that likely wouldn’t have come about if it all weren’t so personal.
When Xu, a San Diego native, was 5 years old, her parents rushed her kid sister to the hospital. Three-year-old Kate had a fever, reddened eyes, a rash and swelling in her hands and tongue.
At first the puzzled doctors guessed that she had influenza. But when her condition didn’t improve, the Xus returned to the emergency room, where Kate was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease and treated with intravenous immunoglobulin, antibodies that help boost immunity. In time she shook off the illness without suffering damage to her heart, making her one of the lucky ones.
Cut to a decade later: Ellen, needing a project for a high school science fair, recalled her sister’s illness. “It was a puzzle I wanted to solve,” says Ellen, now a student at Stanford. So she set out to do just that. Using data, she devised an algorithm that can identify the physical symptoms of Kawasaki disease from a photo, which works similarly to apps that can identify birds and plants. The app is expected to appear soon on the Kawasaki Disease Foundation’s website, kdfoundation.org.
As for Kate Ellen says the little girl with the mysterious disease is now a thriving high school junior with dreams of becoming an environmental engineer.
4. What can we learn about Kawasaki disease from the first two paragraphs
A. It occurs if one’s blood vessels are inflamed.
B. It can be cured by the new innovation mentioned.
C. It happens when one experiences frightening dreams.
D. It shows symptoms like areas of red spots on one’s skin.
5. Why did Xu invent this app
A. To address a difficult problem. B. To save her kid sister.
C. To be a student at Stanford. D. To promote a science fair.
6. What can be inferred about Kate
A. She is a girl full of passion. B. She is an environment enthusiast.
C. She appreciates her sister a lot. D. Her heart is in poor condition.
7. What is the best title for the passage
A. A hospital that fights a killer disease. B. A girl who invents an app.
C. An app that detects a rare disease. D. A disease that is mysterious.
C
People with high levels of niacin, also known as vitamin B3, in their blood may be more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than those with lower levels. Excessive amounts of the vitamin, which is routinely added to fortified food and can be taken as a supplement, may inflame blood vessels.
Heart attacks and stroke are leading causes of death worldwide. While researchers have made significant strides over the past few decades in discovering the risk factors for these conditions, they haven’t identified them all.
In an effort to fill these gaps, Stanley Hazen at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and his colleagues collected blood samples from 2331 adults in the US and 832 adults in Europe who had elected to undergo cardiovascular screenings. The team analysed the samples for substances called metabolites, byproducts of metabolic processes such as digestion. The researchers then tracked incidents of cardiac events, such as heart attacks and strokes, among the participants over three years.
They found that people with elevated levels of a metabolite called 4PY, which only arises when the body breaks down excess niacin, were around 60 percent more likely, on average, to experience such an event than those with lower levels. And it was found in further experiment that 4PY causes blood vessel inflammation, a major contributor to the development of heart disease, in rodents.
It isn’t uncommon for people to have high niacin levels, Hazen says. This is partially due to certain foods, such as cereals and flours, being routinely fortified with the vitamin in countries that include the UK and the US. Niacin supplements are also increasingly popular as evidence suggests they have anti-ageing benefits, says Hazen. Plus, it wasn’t until recently that doctors stopped prescribing high-dose niacin to people at risk of cardiovascular disease, as it was initially thought the vitamin protected people from these conditions by lowering cholesterol.
“I think this study really shows that sometimes, when it comes to vitamins, you can have too much of a good thing,” says Jenny Jia at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. However, this research was mainly conducted in people of European ancestry. It is therefore unclear if similar results would occur in people of different racial or ethnic backgrounds, says Jia.
8. What is presented in paragraph 3
A. Theoretical models. B. Research procedures.
C. Practical examples. D. Historical findings.
9. What does the underlined phrase “such an event” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Increased 4PY. B. Extra niacin.
C. Blood vessel inflammation. D. Cardiovascular diseases.
10. What might not be the reason for people to have high niacin levels
A. Having niacin supplement is fashionable. B. Food with niacin can rapid aging.
C. Certain vitamins are added to foods. D. Niacin was prescribed to people.
11. What attitude might Jia have to the study
A. Neutral. B. Supportive. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful.
D
The water systems within the world’s building and facilities are a major source of carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to the global climate crisis, according to a new white paper released by WINT Water Intelligence.
While the availability of clean water has been recognized as an urgent worldwide concern, carbon emissions associated with the production, treatment, and distribution of clean water have often been overlooked. Highlighting the amplifying effect of waste and chronic inefficiency — approximately 25% of all water in the built environment is ultimately wasted, driving up water-related energy use and associated greenhouse emissions, the paper “The Carbon Impact of Water” details the immediate and long-term consequences of our current water infrastructure.
Though greenhouse emissions vary based on the source and distribution method, the research finds that every cubic meter of water consumed generates 10.5 kg of carbon emissions, or 85 pounds for every 1,000 gallons. For some local U. S. governments, where such information is readily available, water and wastewater can account for 30-40% or more of public energy consumption. Moreover, potable water ends up in sewage treatment processes that are not only energy-intensive but also release powerful greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide and methane, which are many times more potent than carbon dioxide.
Unfortunately, inefficiencies are rampant in buildings. Approximately 25% of the water in the built environment is ultimately wasted through leaks, outdated technology, malfunctions, and human error. As a simple example, a leaking toilet continuously flows at 100-150 gallons per hour, wasting more than 1 million gallons a year and accounting for some 4.5 tons of greenhouse emissions — identical to the total annual emissions from a passenger car. In facilities with multiple restrooms, such as office buildings, sports stadiums, and shopping malls, some 2-3% of toilets typically leak at any point in time, creating significant carbon and water footprints.
Inefficient use of water is a significant source of carbon and other greenhouse emissions, but a few key actions, such as proper maintenance and installing advanced water intelligence solutions, mentioned by the paper are highly effective ways of reducing waste, emissions, and overall environmental impact. And the paper concludes it is our generation’s responsibility to efficiently use the water we’ve been given and to identify and curtail the unnecessary, expensive, and environmentally irresponsible waste of this precious resource.
12. What is the paper mainly about
A. Showing the influences of water infrastructure.
B. Giving guidance on how to save water.
C. Solving the problem of water wastage.
D. Promoting the use of water infrastructure.
13. Which of the following statement is true according to paragraph 3 and paragraph 4
A The toilets in office buildings are all in good conditions.
B. Greenhouse gases will be created in sewage treatment.
C. Water and wastewater cause most of the public energy consumption.
D. A passenger car does more harm than a leaking toilet in greenhouse emissions.
14. What techniques have been used to show the findings
A. Applying metaphors and using puns.
B. Using quotations and making comparisons.
C. Making assumptions and applying exaggeration.
D. Using examples and listing figures.
15. How can people deal with the problems mentioned according to the paper
A. Using water normally. B. Uninstalling water intelligence.
C. Giving appropriate conservation. D. Using water efficiently.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Push yourselves beyond the limits
Limits are blocks between you and your success. You will face great resistance when attempting to break through the limits. It could be fear, lack of confidence, physical disabilities, and mental block. If you desire a life of success, you must face the resistance and push yourself beyond the limits. ____16____ Here are tips for you to succeed.
____17____ Don’t wait for external motivation to make the first move. Discover your inner motivation! It could be a motivational video, articles, TED Talks, or quotes. Ensure it is something that fills you with passion and drive to get things done. Inspiration can push you forward.
Take on a little more than you think you can. Pushing past your limits means taking on newer, harder challenges. If you’re not challenging yourself to do bigger and better things regularly, you’re only working within what you already can do. ____18____
Work on your goals a little each day. Chances are great that you need to build your empire brick by brick. That takes time and regular effort. ____19____ That is, there is not a day that you don’t work on your big goals, at least a little bit. It can be fifteen minutes dedicated to doing one small thing that will get you closer to that big thing you want to accomplish.
Find someone who supports you and encourages you to keep going. ____20____ Having someone to support you can balance out the impact of any negative thinking that may limit you. It could be a life coach, friend, parent, or your wife or husband. They can help you make the push you need to get out of your comfort zone.
A. Inspire yourself.
B. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
C. Discover where your passion lies.
D. A bit of assistance means much in facing resistance.
E One good way is to adopt the approach of “No Zero Days”.
F. Failure to do so will make your goals and dreams unrealizable.
G. That’s a way to stay exactly where you are and make little or no progress.
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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up on a university campus in eastern Nigeria.I was a(n) ____21____reader, and what I read were British and American children’s books.I began to write when I was seven.I wrote exactly the kinds of stories I was reading: All my ____22____ were white and blue-eyed. They played in the snow. They ate apples, and they talked a lot about the ____23____，how lovely it was that the sun had ____24____.
What this demonstrates is how ____25____we can be influenced by what we read, particularly as children. Because all I had read were foreign books, I had become ____26____ that books had to have ____27____ in them and had to be about things with which I could not personally identify.
Things ____28____ when I discovered African books. There weren’t many of them available, and they weren’t quite as easy to ____29____ as the foreign books.
But _____30_____ writers like Chinua Achebe and Camara Laye I went through a mental _____31_____in my view of literature.I _____32_____ that people like me, girls with skin the color of chocolate,could also _____33_____ in literature. I started to write about things I recognized. What the _____34_____ of African writers did for me was this: It saved me from having a _____35_____ story of what books are.
21. A. early B. aimless C. careful D. poor
22. A. instructors B. neighbors C. friends D. characters
23. A. snow B. fruits C. cuisine D. weather
24 A. disappeared B. set C. come out D. gone down
25. A. briefly B. regularly C. scarcely D. easily
26. A. convinced B. puzzled C. concerned D. satisfied
27. A. heroes B. foreigners C. Africans D. children
28. A. remained B. changed C. worsened D. worked
29. A. read B. understand C. find D. keep
30. A. in spite of B. on behalf of C. because of D. instead of
31. A. confusion B. shift C. block D. activity
32. A. realized B. suspected C. claimed D. forgot
33. A. take B. exist C. believe D. major
34. A. discovery B. popularity C. imagination D. analysis
35. A. classic B. remarkable C. whole D. single
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
China is known as the home of tea. Since ancient times, tea has penetrated Chinese culture, leaving its aroma in poetry, etiquette and customs. Many tea lovers enjoy tea not just for its flavor, ____36____ for the beauty of tea ceremonies.
Picking tea leaves ____37____ (be) an important spring activity in the Yangtze River basin in South China. The earliest batch of tea is often ready to be picked before Qingming, which is observed in early April ____38____ the temperature begins to rise and rainfall increases. This precious small output of tea, widely____39____ (seek) after for its outstanding quality, is called Mingqian tea.
East China’s Zhejiang province is acknowledged as a major ____40____ (produce) of tea. White Tea in Huzhou city’s Anji county and West Lake Longjing Tea in Hangzhou are two ____41____ (extreme) renowned teas in both China and abroad. In spring, local hillsides are filled with tea workers ____42____ (sow) seeds on their land. In the peak seasons, many tourists go to tea farms ____43____(witness) the beautiful scenery for themselves, while enjoying a freshly brewed cup of tea.
____44____(tradition) tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China ____45____ (add) to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，湖南省非物质文化遗产传承人Ms Liu将在开学之际为你校国际生亲授以“指尖上的非遗——剪纸”为主题的开学第一课。请你作为学生会代表，写一则通知发到国际生交流群中，让更多国际生知晓此事，参与到本次活动中来。内容包括：
1.专家介绍：2.课程安排。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
Sock-eater ants are made-up animals with the best intention ever.
“Ow!Ow!” I shouted as I broke my jump rope rhythm and trapped my feet in the loose rope. “Something in my shoe is biting me,” I screamed. My teacher, Miss Bell, heard me and hurried over. “Which foot is it ” she asked. I stuck up my right foot as she bent over to inspect it. Just then, feeling a new sting, I yelped in pain. “Here. Let’s take off your shoe.” Instructed Miss Bell, squatting down to get the shoe.
Then, I remembered the holes in my socks. Welfare socks didn’t last long. Holes in socks were common for our family in the years following the Great Depression. Socks with holes in the heels often got pulled down so the hole wouldn’t show. Where there was a hole, there would soon be a blister. Every week as she washed our clothes, Mama would say, “Even if we’re poor and our clothes are worn out, we can still be clean.”
I refused to let Miss Bell take off my shoe. I could not bear for her and the others on the playground to see the hole in my faded red sock. “Come on, then. Let’s go inside to the office.” I did my best to hold back my tears. Yet, each time the thing in my shoe stung me, I would let out aloud, “Oh, oh, oh!” Tears raced down my twisted face.
Miss Bell lifted me onto the desk and tried again. “Let me take a look.”She just about had the shoe off when I saw the hole. I grabbed the shoe and pulled on and held it. The stinging worsened the tighter I grabbed the shoe. Miss Womble, the fifth-grade teacher,came into the office. “Can I help I know her. She lives next door to me.” “I guess ants are stinging her right foot, but she won’t let me take off her shoe,” said Miss Bell.
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。
Miss Womble put both hands on my shaking shoulders and looked into my upset, red eyes.
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Dealing with the angry bites gently, Miss Womble lifted her head and smiled at me.
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