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台州市2024届高三第二次教学质量评估试题
英语
本试卷共10页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
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4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的 答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选 出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do next
A. Write a report. B. Shop for a dress C. Check her mailbox.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a hotel B. In a hospital C. In the woman’s house.
3 How do the speakers travel into town today
A. By train. B. By car. C. By bus.
4. Who is probably the man
A. A stamp collector. B. A stamp designer. C. A stamp seller.
5. What happened to Chris and Laura
A. They just had a baby. B. They got married last week. C. They opened a new restaurant.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Friends.
7. What does the man plan to do
A. Wash school clothes. B. Check schoolwork. C. Prepare food.
听第7段材料，回答8至10题。
8. When were the speakers supposed to meet
A. At 3: 20 p. m B. At 3: 30 p. m. C. At 3: 40 p. m.
9. Why was the woman late
A. She was busy moving house. B. She couldn’t find anywhere to park.
C. She went to the cafe’s previous site.
10. What does the man avoid drinking now
A. Milk. B. Coffee. C. Juice.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How did the man get injured
A He was hit by a car. B. He fell over in a game. C. He was stepped on by someone.
12. Which part of the man’s body is injured
A. His knee. B. His arm C. His ankle.
13. What will the woman do next
A. Send the man home. B. Tell the man what he should do.
C. Ask more about the man’s condition.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where was the woman when her dog was lost
A. In a garden. B. In a forest. C. In a field
15. Why can’t the woman follow her dog
A. The area is too dangerous. B. The woods are private. C. She has hurt herself.
16. What will the speakers do next
A. Look for the dog in the woods. B. Call someone to help. C. Go to Tina’s house.
17. How does the man sound
A. Grateful. B. Helpful. C. Anxious.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the news mainly about
A. Government policy changes. B. Severe weather impacts. C. Sports event updates.
19. How did the government respond to the situation
A. It provided temporary shelters. B. It stopped public transportation.
C. It organized fund-raising activities.
20. What is the situation of the annual food festival
A. It’s being held as scheduled. B. It has been cancelled. C. It has been delayed.
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 和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Students to Compete in 34th National Science Bowl
Thousands of students from middle and high schools across the country have committed themselves to extra study hours as they prepare to compete in the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s)34th National Science Bowl(NSB). These students are hard at work now to win their regional competitions, hoping to advance to the final competition.
The first regional event will take place on January 13th with high schools from the D. C. /Maryland area. Teams will face off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, and their knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics will be tested. Regionals will continue weekly until mid-March.
The winning team from each qualifying regional competition will be qualified to compete in the National Finals to be held in Washington, D. C. , from April 25-29, 2024, with all expenses paid by DOE. The national event consists of several days of science activities and sightseeing, along with the competitions.
In the National Finals, the top two teams will earn $5, 000 for their schools’ math and science departments. Schools ranking in the top 16 will receive $1, 000 for their science departments. But to many, the ultimate prize is simply the honor of winning the National Championship.
Today, the NSB annually draws more than 10, 000 middle and high school competitors. Since the first competition in 1991, approximately 344, 000 students have faced off in the NSB Finals. The 2024 competitors will follow in the footsteps of previous NSB contestants and will blaze a trail for students in science, math, and engineering. For more information, please visit the Office of Science website.
1. Which word can best describe the regional competitions
A. Fair. B. Interesting. C. Special. D. Challenging
2. What can we learn about the National Finals
A. The championship victory is highly valued.
B. The event only involves fierce competitions.
C. Most of the expenses will be covered by DOE.
D. The prize money will be awarded to individuals.
3. What is the text
A. A news release. B. A survey report.
C. A learning project. D. A scientific review.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。这篇文章报道了即将举行的第34届全国科学碗比赛的相关信息，包括参赛学生的准备情况、区域赛事的日期和形式、全国总决赛的日期和地点、奖项设置等。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The first regional event will take place on January 13th with high schools from the D. C. /Maryland area. Teams will face off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, and their knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics will be tested. (第一场地区性活动将于1月13日在华盛顿特区/马里兰地区的高中举行。参赛队伍将以快节奏的问答形式进行对决，他们在所有科学和数学领域的知识都将受到考验)”可知，他们在所有科学和数学领域的知识都将受到考验，所以具有挑战性最能形容地区比赛。故选D项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“In the National Finals, the top two teams will earn $5, 000 for their schools’ math and science departments. Schools ranking in the top 16 will receive $1, 000 for their science departments. But to many, the ultimate prize is simply the honor of winning the National Championship.(在全国总决赛中，前两名的队伍将为他们学校的数学和科学部门赢得5000美元。排名前16位的学校将获得1000美元的科学系奖励。但对许多人来说，最终的奖励只是赢得全国冠军的荣誉)”可知，全国总决赛冠军的胜利是非常重要的。故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Today, the NSB annually draws more than 10, 000 middle and high school competitors. Since the first competition in 1991, approximately 344, 000 students have faced off in the NSB Finals. The 2024 competitors will follow in the footsteps of previous NSB contestants and will blaze a trail for students in science, math, and engineering. For more information, please visit the Office of Science website.(如今，NSB每年吸引超过1万名中学生和高中生参赛。自1991年首届比赛以来，大约有34.4万名学生参加了NSB决赛。2024年的参赛者将跟随以前NSB参赛者的脚步，为科学、数学和工程方面的学生开辟一条道路。欲了解更多信息，请访问科学办公室网站)”以及纵观全文可知，本文报道了即将举行的第34届全国科学碗比赛的相关信息，包括参赛学生的准备情况、区域赛事的日期和形式、全国总决赛的日期和地点、奖项设置等，所以应是一篇新闻稿。故选A项。
B
In the early 19th century, New England farmers, tired of wrestling with their poor land, journeyed to the Midwest. In states like Illinois and Iowa, they found rich, black soil. Unfortunately, many soon felt like thirsty sailors in the middle of the ocean—water everywhere but not a drop to drink. They were surrounded by fertile soil, but had to stop every few seconds to remove the sticky dirt off their iron plows (犁) with large wooden paddles. This dilemma caught the attention of John Deere, a blacksmith who moved to Illinois in 1836.
Deere decided to look into the problem. From his previous work on plows, he knew that dirt was less likely to stick to highly polished metal. That thought was in the back of his mind when he visited a sawmill (锯木厂) in 1837 and noticed a broken saw made of steel. Deere brought it home and began making a better plow. The plow he wanted would have to cut deep into the soil at a sharp angle so that dirt would fall off, yet it could not put too much burden on the horses pulling it. After several experiments, Deere constructed a new plow that featured wood handles. It proved a success. Unlike the old iron plows, Deere’s not only had a blade from which dirt fell away cleanly, but it also turned the soil more efficiently and quickly.
Demand for Deere’s plows increased sharply, but production was limited by the shortage of polished steel. Initially, Deere could only produce a few plows each year. However, Deere’s persistence paid off as he sourced cheaper steel from Pittsburgh. Amazingly, in 1857, his company manufactured and sold 10, 000 plows!
Deere, a perfectionist, continually improved his plows, introducing multiple new versions in a single year. While this slowed down his production ability, it ensured Deere a solid reputation among his customers. Deere plows became world famous in the 1870s when they outshone the competition in a demonstration in France. That same decade, his company built its first riding plow and designed the leaping deer as its trademark.
4. What was the main problem the newly settled farmers met
A. A shortage of fresh water. B. A lack of rich farming land.
C. The trouble in handling the soil on plows. D. The difficulty of growing plants in season.
5. Which aspect of the new plow does paragraph 2 focus on
A. Its unique features. B. Its operating method.
C. Its invention process. D. Its working efficiency.
6. The last paragraph is mainly about Deere plows’____.
A. wide recognition B. marketing strategy
C. technical standards D. production challenges
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A Famed Farmer B. A Successful Company
C. A Sticky Problem D. A Historical Experiment
【答案】4 C 5. C 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了19世纪初期，新英格兰的农民迁移到中西部地区寻找肥沃的土地进行耕作，但遇到了土壤粘附铁犁的问题，铁匠约翰·迪尔发明了一种新犁来解决这一难题。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Unfortunately, many soon felt like thirsty sailors in the middle of the ocean—water everywhere but not a drop to drink. They were surrounded by fertile soil, but had to stop every few seconds to remove the sticky dirt off their iron plows (犁) with large wooden paddles.(不幸的是，许多人很快就觉得自己像站在海洋中央的口渴的水手——到处都是水，却没有一滴可喝的。他们周围都是肥沃的土壤，但每隔几秒钟就得停下来，用大木桨清除铁犁上的粘性泥土)”可知，新定居的农民遇到的主要问题是处理犁上的泥土很麻烦。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Deere decided to look into the problem. From his previous work on plows, he knew that dirt was less likely to stick to highly polished metal. That thought was in the back of his mind when he visited a sawmill (锯木厂) in 1837 and noticed a broken saw made of steel. Deere brought it home and began making a better plow. The plow he wanted would have to cut deep into the soil at a sharp angle so that dirt would fall off, yet it could not put too much burden on the horses pulling it. After several experiments, Deere constructed a new plow that featured wood handles. It proved a success. Unlike the old iron plows, Deere’s not only had a blade from which dirt fell away cleanly, but it also turned the soil more efficiently and quickly.(迪尔决定调查这个问题。从他之前对犁的研究中，他知道泥土不太可能粘在高度抛光的金属上。当他在1837年参观一家锯木厂时，注意到一把断了的钢锯时，这种想法就在他的脑海里。迪尔把它带回家，开始制作更好的犁。他想要的犁必须以一个尖锐的角度深深地切入土壤，这样泥土才能掉下来，但它不能给拉它的马带来太大的负担。经过几次实验，迪尔制造了一种以木柄为特色的新犁。它被证明是成功的。与老式的铁制犁不同，迪尔的犁不仅有一个可以干净地清除泥土的刀片，而且还能更有效、更迅速地翻土)”可知，本段关注的是新犁的发明过程。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Deere, a perfectionist, continually improved his plows, introducing multiple new versions in a single year. While this slowed down his production ability, it ensured Deere a solid reputation among his customers. Deere plows became world famous in the 1870s when they outshone the competition in a demonstration in France. That same decade, his company built its first riding plow and designed the leaping deer as its trademark.(迪尔是个追求完美的人，他不断改进自己的犁，一年之内就推出了多个新版本。虽然这降低了他的生产能力，但却确保了迪尔在客户中树立了良好的声誉。19世纪70年代，迪尔的犁在法国的一次演示中脱颖而出，从此名扬世界。在同一十年里，他的公司制造了第一辆乘坐式犁，并设计了跳跃的鹿作为其商标)”可知，本段主要讲述了迪尔犁获得广泛的认可。故选A项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“In the early 19th century, New England farmers, tired of wrestling with their poor land, journeyed to the Midwest. In states like Illinois and Iowa, they found rich, black soil. Unfortunately, many soon felt like thirsty sailors in the middle of the ocean—water everywhere but not a drop to drink. They were surrounded by fertile soil, but had to stop every few seconds to remove the sticky dirt off their iron plows (犁) with large wooden paddles. This dilemma caught the attention of John Deere, a blacksmith who moved to Illinois in 1836.(19世纪初，新英格兰的农民厌倦了与贫瘠的土地作斗争，来到中西部。在伊利诺斯州和爱荷华州，他们发现了肥沃的黑土。不幸的是，许多人很快就觉得自己像站在海洋中央的口渴的水手——到处都是水，却没有一滴可喝的。他们周围都是肥沃的土壤，但每隔几秒钟就得停下来，用大木桨清除铁犁上的粘性泥土。这种困境引起了1836年搬到伊利诺斯州的铁匠约翰·迪尔的注意)”以及纵观全文可知，本文讲述了19世纪初期，新英格兰的农民迁移到中西部地区寻找肥沃的土地进行耕作，但遇到了土壤粘附铁犁的问题，铁匠约翰·迪尔发明了一种新犁来解决这一难题，所以C项“A Sticky Problem(棘手的问题)”是本文最好的标题。故选C项。
C
Five times stronger than steel, spider silk’s unique qualities were recognized by the Ancient Greeks—and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering. Now, a Japanese startup, Spiber, has begun to change the textile industry with this remarkable material.
The company started by making a substitute in the lab that is similar to spider silk in structure. After studying thousands of different spider species and other silk-producing life forms, Spiber successfully produced an alternative to spider silk. This breakthrough was achieved by fermenting (发酵) a mixture of water, sugar, and nutrients with special microbes to produce protein polymers (聚合物). These polymers are then made into fibers, paving the way for a range of innovative fabrics.
However, shifting from lab to practical application presented challenges. In 2015, Spiber partnered with The North Face Japan to produce a limited-edition run of 50 “Moon Parka” jackets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. But during the design process, the team discovered that spider silk became smaller when exposed to water, and had to transform the protein to make the fiber suitable for an outdoor jacket, which took them four years to perfect.
Currently, the company uses sugarcane and corn for its fermentation process—crops that use large volumes of land and change food resources. To reduce its environmental impact, Spiber is developing a process called “biosphere circulation” that will transform deserted clothes made from natural materials like cotton into the sugars needed for fermentation.
With approximately 100 billion yen ($783 million) in funding, Spiber plans to significantly speed up its production of protein polymers by the end of 2025. “Mass production will help bring the price of fibers down and allow Spiber to expand beyond the high-end designer market and thus we have the means to create solutions to enable more circular fashion,” says Higashi, head of business development at Spiber. “It’s our mission to bring those solutions to the world.”
8. What breakthrough did Spiber achieve in the early research
A. It mixed various protein polymers. B. It produced a silk making machine.
C. It identified different spider species. D. It created a replacement for spider silk.
9. What was the challenge in making the “Moon Parka” jackets
A. High design costs. B. Spider silk’s sensitivity to water.
C. Limited raw materials. D. The partner’s unwillingness to help.
10. What can we know about Spiber’s “biosphere circulation” process
A. It will replace the current fermentation process.
B. It will use recycled materials for needed sugars.
C. It will promote the development of food industry.
D. It will simplify the procedure of clothing production.
11. What is Spiber’s plan
A. To raise more money for mass production. B. To increase the output of protein polymers.
C. To work with other high-end fashion brands. D. To develop a wider range of expensive fibers.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. B 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章介绍了一家日本初创公司Spiber如何利用蜘蛛丝这种独特材料来改变纺织业，以及他们在实现这一目标过程中所面临的挑战和取得的进展。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The company started by making a substitute in the lab that is similar to spider silk in structure. After studying thousands of different spider species and other silk-producing life forms, Spiber successfully produced an alternative to spider silk.(该公司首先在实验室制造了一种结构类似蜘蛛丝的替代品。在研究了数千种不同的蜘蛛种类和其他产丝的生命形式后，Spiber成功地生产出了蜘蛛丝的替代品)”可知，Spiber在早期研究中创造了蜘蛛丝的替代品。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“In 2015, Spiber partnered with The North Face Japan to produce a limited-edition run of 50 “Moon Parka” jackets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. But during the design process, the team discovered that spider silk became smaller when exposed to water, and had to transform the protein to make the fiber suitable for an outdoor jacket, which took them four years to perfect.(2015年，Spiber与The North Face Japan合作，推出了限量版的50件“Moon Parka”，以庆祝人类登月50周年。但在设计过程中，研究小组发现，蜘蛛丝遇水会变小，他们必须将蛋白质转化为适合户外夹克的纤维，这花了他们四年的时间来完善)”可知，制作“Moon Parka”的挑战是蜘蛛丝对水的敏感性。故选B项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“To reduce its environmental impact, Spiber is developing a process called “biosphere circulation” that will transform deserted clothes made from natural materials like cotton into the sugars needed for fermentation.(为了减少对环境的影响，Spiber正在开发一种名为“生物圈循环”的工艺，将废弃的衣服(由棉花等天然材料制成)转化为发酵所需的糖)”可知，Spiber的“生物圈循环”过程，将使用回收材料生产所需的糖。故选B项。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“With approximately 100 billion yen ($783 million) in funding, Spiber plans to significantly speed up its production of protein polymers by the end of 2025.(Spiber获得了约1000亿日元(7.83亿美元)的资金，计划在2025年底前大幅加快其蛋白质聚合物的生产速度)”可知，Spiber的计划是增加蛋白质聚合物的产量。故选B项。
D
When instant cake mixes first appeared in the 1950s, American housewives were doubtful. These mixes, promising easy cake-baking, felt too easy. The manufacturers discovered that requiring the addition of an egg in the baking process was just enough to make the housewives happy with their work. The greater sense of effort gained from a little extra labor is believed to have been essential to the later success of the cake mix.
This reflects the IKEA effect (宜家效应), which is identified by psychologist Michael I. Norton and his colleagues, suggesting we place greater value on things we have worked to create. They conducted four studies in which they asked participants to fold paper cranes and frogs, assemble IKEA boxes, and build sets of Legos. They then asked the builders to bid (出价) for their creations, and compared the prices with bids from people who hadn’t built them. The builders consistently outbid the non-builders.
Interestingly, the IKEA effect works even when people have no opportunity to fully personalize their creations. While most participants’ folding skills left much to be desired, they loved their imperfectly personalized products all the more. Builders valued their wrinkled crane-like creations nearly five times as much as non-builders. Beauty, it seems, is in the eye of the builder.
Today, as cities are suffering from severe housing crises, the IKEA effect can give us insight into the well-being benefits of a self-building approach to housing development. Projects like WikiHouse and the “half-a-house” approach pioneered by Alejandro Aravena’s architecture company Elemental are working to make housing more affordable and sustainable by making it easier for people to build and personalize their own homes.
“The moment people are involved with their built environment, they have a totally different relationship to it,” WikiHouse co-founder Alastair Parvin explained. “When the roof starts leaking or a door starts creaking, they have the power to fix it themselves.”
12. What brought customers the joy of cake-baking according to paragraph 1
A. A better taste. B. An easy approach.
C. A detailed recipe. D. An additional effort.
13. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 imply
A. Creations are based on skills. B. Extra labor increases perceived value.
C. Beauty is found through contrast. D. Strict management brings good quality.
14. What is Alastair Parvin’s attitude towards public involvement in housing
A. Critical. B. Objective. C. Doubtful. D. Supportive.
15. What’s the purpose of this text
A. To promote a brand. B. To make a proposal.
C. To explain a concept. D. To introduce a study.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。本文通过讨论宜家效应以及几个实验研究的结果，论述了人们更加珍视自己亲手创造的东西，并由此引发了对自我建造住房的好处的思考。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The manufacturers discovered that requiring the addition of an egg in the baking process was just enough to make the housewives happy with their work. The greater sense of effort gained from a little extra labor is believed to have been essential to the later success of the cake mix.(制造商发现，在烘焙过程中加入一个鸡蛋就足以让主妇们对自己的工作感到满意。从一点点额外的劳动中获得的更大的努力感被认为是蛋糕粉后来成功的关键)”可知，额外的努力给顾客带来了蛋糕烘焙的乐趣。故选D项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据前文“Interestingly, the IKEA effect works even when people have no opportunity to fully personalize their creations. While most participants’ folding skills left much to be desired, they loved their imperfectly personalized products all the more. Builders valued their wrinkled crane-like creations nearly five times as much as non-builders.(有趣的是，即使人们没有机会完全个性化他们的作品，宜家效应也会起作用。虽然大多数参与者的折叠技巧还有很多不足之处，但他们更喜欢自己不完美的个性化产品。建筑商对他们皱巴巴的像起重机一样的创造物的估价几乎是非建筑商的五倍)”可知，本段主要讲述额外的劳动会让参与者更喜欢自己的作品，所以Beauty, it seems, is in the eye of the builder.意为“额外的劳动增加了感知价值”。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““The moment people are involved with their built environment, they have a totally different relationship to it,” WikiHouse co-founder Alastair Parvin explained. “When the roof starts leaking or a door starts creaking, they have the power to fix it themselves.”(WikiHouse的联合创始人Alastair Parvin解释说：“当人们参与到他们的建筑环境中时，他们与环境的关系就完全不同了。”“当屋顶开始漏水或门开始吱吱作响时，他们有能力自己修理。”)”可知，Alastair Parvin认为公众参与住房建设，他们与环境的关系就完全不同了，所以是持支持的态度。故选D项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“This reflects the IKEA effect (宜家效应), which is identified by psychologist Michael I. Norton and his colleagues, suggesting we place greater value on things we have worked to create. They conducted four studies in which they asked participants to fold paper cranes and frogs, assemble IKEA boxes, and build sets of Legos. They then asked the builders to bid (出价) for their creations, and compared the prices with bids from people who hadn’t built them. The builders consistently outbid the non-builders.(这反映了心理学家迈克尔·i·诺顿(Michael I. Norton)及其同事发现的宜家效应(IKEA effect)，即我们更看重自己努力创造的东西。他们进行了四项研究，要求参与者折叠纸鹤和青蛙，组装宜家盒子，搭建乐高积木。然后，他们要求建筑商为他们的作品出价，并将价格与没有建造这些作品的人的出价进行比较。建筑商的出价始终高于非建筑商)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要解释什么是宜家效应(IKEA effect)，所以本文的目的是解释一个概念。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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
I run a lot of writing workshops in secondary schools and what I often see is this: teenagers in class just look at the blank page and freeze. Even when I assure them they can’t get it wrong in creative writing, they still pause and feel painful, looking to me for clear and definite instructions. This behavior results from their training to mimic (模仿). ___16___ In time, they are terrified of getting things wrong and risking failure. Creativity is no longer advocated and is even viewed as a soft skill, or even a weakness.
However, creativity is highly valued by employers. According to The Conversation, creativity has been the number-one skill demanded by 20 million job ads on LinkedIn for two years in a row. ___17___ Due to limited educational resources and assessment pressures, teenagers’ thinking becomes increasingly narrow, leaving them afraid to explore other possibilities.
___18___ It’s just an ability to make new connections and follow where they go. Actually, creativity requires qualities available to us all: courage, observation, curiosity, flexibility and perseverance.
So how do we help teenagers be hopeful and brave Firstly, we need to avoid the idea that their entire futures depend on this very assignment or that decision. ___19___ There is no right way to live a life. Secondly, let’s encourage inquiry. Children are naturally curious, but this curiosity often fades as they grow older, although it still exists within them. Just because they lack answers doesn’t mean they shouldn’t ask questions; rather, they should ask even more. ___20___
Young people need reminding that their stories haven’t been written. They need opportunities to try new things. They need permission to keep asking “what else is possible ” because anything is.
A. But in schools, it is different.
B. Being creative isn’t a magical skill.
C. It allows us to understand their feelings better.
D. They know it is a safe way to get good grades.
E. The main problem is how to keep those creative juices flowing.
F. Life is long enough to try many things, and to change directions.
G. The universe is held together with unanswered questions and endless possibilities.
【答案】16. D 17. A 18. B 19. F 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要讨论了青少年创造力缺失的问题，分析了其背后的原因，并提出了如何帮助青少年培养创造力的建议。
【16题详解】
根据前文“I run a lot of writing workshops in secondary schools and what I often see is this: teenagers in class just look at the blank page and freeze. Even when I assure them they can’t get it wrong in creative writing, they still pause and feel painful, looking to me for clear and definite instructions. This behavior results from their training to mimic (模仿). (我在中学举办了很多写作研讨会，我经常看到这样的情况：青少年在课堂上只是看着空白页，然后僵住了。即使我向他们保证，他们在创意写作中不会出错，他们仍然会停下来，感到痛苦，向我寻求清晰明确的指导。这种行为源于它们的模仿训练。)”可知，D项“They know it is a safe way to get good grades. (他们知道这是获得好成绩的安全方法)”是对前文行为的进一步解释。故选D项。
【17题详解】
根据前文“However, creativity is highly valued by employers. According to The Conversation, creativity has been the number-one skill demanded by 20 million job ads on LinkedIn for two years in a row. (然而，创造力受到雇主的高度重视。据The Conversation网站报道，连续两年，在领英(LinkedIn)上的2000万个招聘广告中，创造力一直是最需要的技能。)”以及后文“Due to limited educational resources and assessment pressures, teenagers’ thinking becomes increasingly narrow, leaving them afraid to explore other possibilities. (由于有限的教育资源和考核压力，青少年的思维变得越来越狭隘，使他们不敢探索其他的可能性。)”可知前文讲述，工作中需要有创造力，后文讲述由于有限的教育资源和考核压力，青少年的思维变得越来越狭隘，所以前后文是转折关系，A项“But in schools, it is different. (但在学校，情况就不同了。)”符合文意，和前文构成转折关系，引出后文。故选A项。
【18题详解】
分析设空，位于段首，应是本段的中心句，根据后文“It’s just an ability to make new connections and follow where they go. Actually, creativity requires qualities available to us all: courage, observation, curiosity, flexibility and perseverance. (这只是一种建立新关系并跟随他们前进的能力。实际上，创造力需要我们所有人都具备的品质：勇气、观察力、好奇心、灵活性和毅力。)”可知，本段在介绍什么是创造力，所以B项“Being creative isn’t a magical skill. (创造力并不是一种神奇的技能。)”符合本段主题，为本段中心句。故选B项。
【19题详解】
根据前文“So how do we help teenagers be hopeful and brave Firstly, we need to avoid the idea that their entire futures depend on this very assignment or that decision. (那么我们如何帮助青少年充满希望和勇敢呢 首先，我们需要避免这样的想法，即他们的整个未来取决于这个任务或那个决定。)”以及后文“There is no right way to live a life. (没有正确的生活方式。)”可知，此处在讲述，没有特定的方法帮助青少年充满希望和勇敢，所以F项“Life is long enough to try many things, and to change directions. (生命足够长，可以尝试很多事情，也可以改变方向。)”承接上文，下文则是对本句的进一步解释。故选F项。
【20题详解】
空处位于段尾，是对前文的总结，根据前文“Secondly, let’s encourage inquiry. Children are naturally curious, but this curiosity often fades as they grow older, although it still exists within them. Just because they lack answers doesn’t mean they shouldn’t ask questions; rather, they should ask even more. (其次，让我们鼓励询问。孩子们天生好奇，但这种好奇心往往随着年龄的增长而消失，尽管它仍然存在于他们心中。仅仅因为他们没有答案并不意味着他们不应该问问题；相反，他们应该要求更多。)”可知，此处讲述鼓励孩子的好奇心，所以G项“The universe is held together with unanswered questions and endless possibilities. (宇宙是由未解之谜和无限可能性组成的。)”符合此处主题，是对前文的总结。故选G项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Kwane Stewart, a devoted vet (兽医) in San Diego, had reached a point of burnout in his career. The animal ___21___ where he worked was full of abandoned pets as people ___22___ to deal with the ongoing economic decline. In those days, animals would be euthanized (安乐死) if they weren’t ___23___ in seven days. The cruel reality deeply troubled Stewart, even leading him to consider ___24___ his profession.
One fateful day, outside a convenience store, he ___25___ a homeless man with a dog suffering from a visible skin issue. The man, ___26___ for a solution, shared his dog’s suffering. Stewart examined the dog and then ___27___ some medicine to him. In tears, the man thanked Stewart, saying “Thank you for not ___28___ me”. The very words served as a wakeup call to Steward and inspired his next ___29___ .
Stewart began working as a street vet during his free time, determined to ___30___ on his own. Over a nine-year period, he provided ___31___ medical care for over 1,000 homeless people and their pets and in 2020, he created a nonprofit organization Project Street Vet.
For Stewart, the most rewarding aspect of his work lies in the one-on-one ___32___ with the homeless. By ___33___ helping their cherished companion, Stewart helps ___34___ their faith in humanity. Their gratitude fuels him to continue his mission, offering ___35___ to those facing awful circumstances.
21.
A. shop B. shelter C. lab D. farm
22.
A. struggled B. managed C. intended D. hesitated
23.
A. trained B. examined C. adopted D. selected
24.
A. assessing B. advancing C. delaying D. quitting
25.
A. mentioned B. interviewed C. recognized D. encountered
26.
A. regretful B. desperate C. grateful D. responsible
27.
A. delivered B. sold C. offered D. returned
28.
A. ignoring B. hurting C. blaming D. bothering
29.
A. game B. chapter C. firm D. research
30.
A. have a try B. keep a balance C. make a difference D. set an example
31.
A. free B. safe C. expensive D. private
32.
A. decisions B. connections C. discussions D. competitions
33.
A. slightly B. hardly C. simply D. generally
34.
A. celebrate B. follow C. test D. restore
35.
A. hope B. freedom C. pride D. respect
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了圣地亚哥的一位敬业的兽医Kwane Stewart的职业经历和个人成长。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他工作动物收容所到处都是被遗弃的宠物，因为人们正在努力应对持续的经济衰退。A. shop商店；B. shelter收容所；C. lab实验室；D. farm农场。根据前文“Kwane Stewart, a devoted vet (兽医) in San Diego, had reached a point of burnout in his career.”可知，Kwane Stewart是名兽医，所以应是在动物收容所工作。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他工作的动物收容所到处都是被遗弃的宠物，因为人们正在努力应对持续的经济衰退。A. struggled努力；B. managed设法做到；C. intended打算；D. hesitated犹豫。根据后文“deal with the ongoing economic decline”可知，应是努力应对持续的经济衰退符合实际。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那个时候，如果动物在7天内没有被收养，就会被安乐死。A. trained培训；B. examined检查；C. adopted收养；D. selected选择。根据前文“In those days, animals would be euthanized”结合选项可知，应是“如果动物在7天内没有被收养，就会被安乐死”符合实际。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：残酷的现实深深困扰着斯图尔特，甚至导致他考虑辞职。A. assessing评估；B. advancing发展；C. delaying延迟；D. quitting离开。根据前文“The cruel reality deeply troubled Stewart”可知，动物会被安乐死深深困扰着斯图尔特，让他考虑辞职。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一天，在一家便利店外面，他遇到了一个无家可归的人，他的狗明显有皮肤问题。A. mentioned提到；B. interviewed采访；C. recognized认识；D. encountered偶然碰到。根据前文“One fateful day, outside a convenience store”可知，在一家便利店外面应是偶然碰到一个无家可归的人。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这个渴望解决办法的男人和他的狗一样痛苦。A. regretful遗憾的；B. desperate渴望的；C. grateful感激的；D. responsible负责的。根据后文“shared his dog’s suffering.”可知，男人和他的狗一样痛苦，所以他应是渴望解决办法。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：斯图尔特检查了狗，然后给它开了一些药。A. delivered递送；B. sold出售；C. offered提供；D. returned退还。根据前文“Stewart examined the dog”以及后文“some medicine to him”可知，应是斯图尔特检查了狗，然后给它开了一些药。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这名男子流着泪感谢斯图尔特，说：“谢谢你没有忽视我。”A. ignoring忽视；B. hurting(使)疼痛；C. blaming指责；D. bothering打扰。根据前文“One fateful day, outside a convenience store, he 　　　5　　　 a homeless man with a dog suffering from a visible skin issue.”可知，男人是一个流浪汉，所以应是感谢斯图尔特没有忽视他。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这句话给斯图尔德敲响了警钟，激发了他的新篇章。A. game游戏；B. chapter篇章；C. firm公司；D. research研究。根据下文“Stewart began working as a street vet during his free time”可知，斯图尔特在空闲时间开始做街头兽医，所以是激发了他的新篇章。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：斯图尔特在空闲时间开始做街头兽医，决心靠自己的力量做出改变。A. have a try试试；B. keep a balance保持平衡；C. make a difference有影响；D. set an example树立榜样。根据前文“Stewart began working as a street vet during his free time”可知，斯图尔特在空闲时间开始做街头兽医，应是“决心靠自己的力量做出改变”。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在9年的时间里，他为1000多名无家可归者和他们的宠物提供了免费医疗服务，并在2020年创建了一个非营利组织“街头兽医项目”。A. free免费的；B. safe平安的；C. expensive昂贵的；D. private私人的。根据后文“in 2020, he created a nonprofit organization Project Street Vet.”可知，斯图尔特成立了非营利组织，所以应是他提供免费医疗服务。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：对斯图尔特来说，他的工作最有价值的方面在于与无家可归者一对一的联系。A. decisions决定；B. connections连接；C. discussions讨论；D. competitions比赛。根据后文“Their gratitude fuels him to continue his mission, offering 　　　15　　　 to those facing awful circumstances.”可知，无家可归者对他的感激激励着他，所以是他的工作最有价值的方面在于与无家可归者一对一的联系。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：通过简单地帮助他们珍爱的同伴，斯图尔特帮助他们恢复了对人性的信心。A. slightly稍微；B. hardly几乎不；C. simply简单地；D. generally通常。根据前文“Over a nine-year period, he provided 　　　11　　　 medical care for over 1,000 homeless people and their pets”可知，斯图尔特为无家可归者提供免费医疗，应是通过简单地帮助他们珍爱的同伴。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：通过简单地帮助他们珍爱的同伴，斯图尔特帮助他们恢复了对人性的信心。A. celebrate庆祝；B. follow跟随；C. test测试；D. restore恢复。根据后文“their faith in humanity”结合选项可知，应是“帮助他们恢复了对人性的信心”符合实际。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们的感激激励着他继续他的使命，为那些面临恶劣环境的人带来希望。A. hope希望；B. freedom自由；C. pride自豪；D. respect尊敬。根据前文“Stewart helps 　　　14　　　 their faith in humanity.”可知，斯图尔特帮助他们恢复了对人性的信心，也就是为那些面临恶劣环境的人带来希望。故选A项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tang Yan gave up a promising career in 1992 to save an almost lost art—that of “Beijing silk figurine” (北京绢人) . In 1997, she established a studio with five other enthusiasts. Then they spent ___36___ entire year making several figurines, only to find there was no market for their products.
“A figurine could cost ___37___ (basic) the annual salary of many people at the time due to precious materials and complicated handicraft techniques. ” Tang said. “Many potential customers were amazed by the beauty of our products, but their price ___38___ (drive) them away.”
The first failure taught Tang ___39___ they needed: finding ways to reduce production costs. She made many creative and bold ___40___ (adaptation) to the traditional figurines, like using machines to paint the clothes. These measures cut the price to less than a tenth of the ___41___ (origin) one. However, ___42___ (lend) the dolls a sense of delicacy and craftsmanship, she preserved several handmade processes for hair and makeup.
After decades of whole-hearted devotion ___43___ the craft, Tang now runs her own Beijing figurine product brand Tang Wawa. “Girls in China need their own dolls. When I was little, dolls ___44___ (call) yangwawa, meaning Western dolls.” Tang continued. “I wanted to create dolls ___45___ (bear) a cultural connection to Chinese people, figurines with a rich historical implication. ”
【答案】36. an 37. basically
38. drove 39. what
40. adaptations
41. original
42. to lend
43. to 44. were called
45. bearing
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。这篇文章详细描述了Tang Yan如何放弃有前途事业，投身于拯救濒临失传的“北京绢人”艺术，并详细介绍了她在创业过程中所遇到的挑战和困难，以及她如何通过创新和改良来降低成本，并最终成功创建了自己的“唐娃娃”品牌。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：然后他们花了整整一年的时间制作了几个小雕像，却发现他们的产品没有市场。year是可数名词，句中用的单数，空前应用不定冠词修饰表示“一”，entire为元音音素开头，用an修饰。故填an。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：由于材料珍贵，工艺复杂，一个小雕像的成本相当于当时很多人的年薪。空处修饰空前的动词，应该用副词修饰，basic的副词形式是basically。故填basically。
【38题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：许多潜在客户对我们产品的美丽感到惊讶，但他们的价格却把他们赶走了。本句是but连接的并列句，drive作后句的谓语，根据前文were amazed可知，用一般过去时。故填drove。
【39题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：第一次失败教会了唐他们所需要的：找到降低生产成本的方法。空处引导宾语从句，从句中缺少宾语，且意义为“……的事物”，应用what引导。故填what。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：她对传统的小雕像做了许多有创意和大胆的改编，比如用机器给衣服上色。空前是形容词，所以空处应填名词作宾语，adaptation意为“改编本”，为可数名词，根据前文的many可知，用复数形式。故填adaptations。
【41题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这些措施把价格降到了原来的十分之一以下。空后是名词，所以空处应填形容词作定语，origin的形容词形式是original。故填original。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，为了给娃娃增添精致和工艺感，她保留了一些手工制作的发型和妆容。本句已有谓语动词preserved，所以lend用非谓语形式，根据句意，此处表目的，用不定式作目的状语。故填to lend。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：经过几十年的全身心投入，唐现在经营着自己的北京绢人产品品牌“唐娃娃”。此处是固定搭配：devotion to意为“献身于”。故填to。
【44题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意：当我还小的时候，娃娃被称为yangwawa，意思是西方娃娃。call作本句谓语，和主语dolls之间是被动关系，用被动语态，根据前文的was，可知用一般过去时。故填were called。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：我想制作与中国人有文化联系的娃娃，以及具有丰富历史内涵的绢人。本句已有谓语动词wanted，所以bear用非谓语形式，和逻辑主语doll之间是主动关系，用现在分词形式作定语。故填bearing。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你负责的小组项目“Surveying Students’ English Novel Reading” 在学校项目评比中获奖，现受校英语俱乐部邀请作该项目的介绍。请用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 实施过程；
2. 组员感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear English Club members,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
【答案】Dear English Club members,
It's my great honor to share with you our group project “Surveying Students' English Novel Reading.” Our project began with the creation of a well- rounded questionnaire covering students' favorite genres, reading frequency, preferred formats, etc, After distributing questionnaires and conducting interviews among 500 sehoolmates, we collected a wealth of valuable data. Following a careful analysis, we finally drew important conclusions regarding students’ English novel reading.
This project has been incredibly rewarding, raising our awareness of teamwork and fostering our research abilities. More importantly, learning about our peers' reading habits has sparked our self-reflection and encouraged us to dive into English literature. That's all about our project.
Thank you.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生用英语写一篇发言稿，介绍自己负责的小组项目“Surveying Students’English Novel Reading” 。
【详解】1.词汇积累
开始：begin→start
重要的：important→significant
鼓励：encourage→motivate
引发：spark→trigger
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：This project has been incredibly rewarding, raising our awareness of teamwork and fostering our research abilities.
拓展句：This project has been incredibly rewarding, which raises our awareness of teamwork and fostering our research abilities.
【点睛】【高分句型1】More importantly, learning about our peers’ reading habits has sparked our self- reflection and encouraged us to dive into English literature.（运用了动名词作主语）
【高分句型2】Following a careful analysis, we finally drew important conclusions regarding students’ English novel reading.（运用了现在分词作状语）
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。
I stood in the restaurant kitchen, my eyes wide, arms hanging awkwardly, ready to work but unsure of what to do. “You will be trained first,” my manager Aaron said, “and do remember to check every detail!” With these words, he walked away.
A workmate threw me a dish brush and said, “Let’s get started.” He introduced me to the basics of washing dishes and demonstrated the process. This was the beginning of my part-time job, a new stage where I was both eager to learn and anxious about the challenges ahead.
On a Friday night, Aaron swiftly entered the kitchen. “Who has just bused (收拾) the back right table ” he shouted, his voice sharp with urgency. My hands, slippery with bubbles from the bowl I was washing, nearly let it slip through my fingers. I wanted to say I was guilty, but Aaron’s cold stare didn’t promise a happy reward for the guy who admitted. Finally, a mix of fear and my own conscience pushed the response out of my mouth.
“I did, Aaron.”
“What were you thinking Get back out here and look at what you missed!” His words forced me forward. I grabbed a rag (抹布) and followed him out to table twenty-two. As we made our way through the restaurant, he said something about rags, but I didn’t hear clearly with other conversations going on around us.
I quickly realized the true issue was the mess beneath the table. A nearly full cup of beer had tipped over, creating a small lake on the floor. It was a significant mistake on my part. “Take care of it!” Aaron tuned and stormed off to the front of the restaurant.
I dropped down to clean up the beer. That was when another problem occurred. I had brought only one rag. One already wet rag. It did nothing but increase the size of the lake. “More rags,” I thought. Immediately, I rushed into the kitchen and hurriedly grabbed five dry rags, hoping Aaron wouldn’t notice my brief absence.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I had just rushed out when I found Aaron standing in my way.
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After cleaning up the mess, I reflected on Aaron’s words.
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【答案】
I had just rushed out when I found Aaron standing in my way. “What’s up” he asked sharply, his eyes fixed on me. Feeling the weight of my mistake, I stammered nervously, “I need dry rags...to...clean...” Upon hearing this, Aaron let out a heavy sigh. “You should have checked every detail,” he remarked, a hint of disappointment in his voice. “This job isn’t just about reacting, it’s also about being careful. Now, go clean that up!” Avoiding his gaze, I dashed towards table twenty-two. With an ample supply of rags, I threw myself into the task, tirelessly mopping, scrubbing, and wiping.
After cleaning up the mess, I reflected on Aaron’s words. They were sharp but absolutely right. My inexperience and initial anxiety in this new job had led me to overlook crucial details, and I should have been more mindful of my work. Taking a deep breath, I returned to my duties, bearing Aaron’s words in mind. With very dish washed and every table cleared, I made sure to double-check my work. Everything went well and soon I realized this carefulness would not just apply to cleaning; it would influence every aspect of my job, preparing me to embrace any challenge with responsibility and confidence.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者刚入职一家餐馆，经理Aaron要求作者检查每一个细节，但是一天作者因为粗心没有收拾好桌子，当他准备再次准备收拾时，发现自己拿的抹布不够，又再次回去拿抹布，被Aaron再次提醒要注意细节，此次事件让作者明白工作中细心的重要性。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我刚冲出去，就发现亚伦挡了我的路。”可知，第一段可描写作者不细心的情况再次被Aaron看到，以及Aaron对作者的再次告诫。
②由第二段首句内容“收拾完残局后，我回想起亚伦的话。”可知，第二段可描写作者通过这次事件，获得的感悟。
2. 续写线索：犯错——Aaron指出错误——发现抹布不够——回去拿——被Aaron再次看见——告诫——感悟。
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①全身心地投入到任务中：threw myself into the task/devoted myself to the task/immersed myself in the task
②认识到：realize/comprehend/became aware
情绪类
①焦虑：anxiety/tension/nervousness
②失望：disappointment/frustration
【点睛】[高分句型1]With very dish washed and every table cleared, I made sure to double-check my work.(with的复合结构)
[高分句型2]Everything went well and soon I realized this carefulness would not just apply to cleaning; it would influence every aspect of my job, preparing me to embrace any challenge with responsibility and confidence.(省略that的宾语从句)
听力1-5 CABAA 6-10 ACACA 11-15 BCBCB 16-20 CBBAC台州市2024届高三第二次教学质量评估试题
英语
本试卷共10页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的 答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选 出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do next
A. Write a report. B. Shop for a dress C. Check her mailbox.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a hotel B. In a hospital C. In the woman’s house.
3. How do the speakers travel into town today
A. By train. B. By car. C. By bus.
4. Who is probably the man
A. A stamp collector. B. A stamp designer. C. A stamp seller.
5. What happened to Chris and Laura
A. They just had a baby. B. They got married last week. C. They opened a new restaurant.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Friends.
7. What does the man plan to do
A. Wash school clothes. B. Check schoolwork. C. Prepare food.
听第7段材料，回答8至10题。
8. When were the speakers supposed to meet
A. At 3: 20 p. m B. At 3: 30 p. m. C. At 3: 40 p. m.
9. Why was the woman late
A. She was busy moving house. B. She couldn’t find anywhere to park.
C. She went to the cafe’s previous site.
10. What does the man avoid drinking now
A. Milk. B. Coffee. C. Juice.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How did the man get injured
A. He was hit by a car. B. He fell over in a game. C. He was stepped on by someone.
12 Which part of the man’s body is injured
A. His knee. B. His arm C. His ankle.
13. What will the woman do next
A. Send the man home. B. Tell the man what he should do.
C. Ask more about the man’s condition.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where was the woman when her dog was lost
A. In a garden. B. In a forest. C. In a field
15. Why can’t the woman follow her dog
A. The area is too dangerous. B. The woods are private. C. She has hurt herself.
16. What will the speakers do next
A. Look for the dog in the woods. B. Call someone to help. C. Go to Tina’s house.
17. How does the man sound
A. Grateful. B. Helpful. C. Anxious.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the news mainly about
A. Government policy changes. B. Severe weather impacts. C. Sports event updates.
19. How did the government respond to the situation
A. It provided temporary shelters. B. It stopped public transportation.
C It organized fund-raising activities.
20 What is the situation of the annual food festival
A It’s being held as scheduled. B. It has been cancelled. C. It has been delayed.
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 和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Students to Compete in 34th National Science Bowl
Thousands of students from middle and high schools across the country have committed themselves to extra study hours as they prepare to compete in the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s)34th National Science Bowl(NSB). These students are hard at work now to win their regional competitions, hoping to advance to the final competition.
The first regional event will take place on January 13th with high schools from the D. C. /Maryland area. Teams will face off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, and their knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics will be tested. Regionals will continue weekly until mid-March.
The winning team from each qualifying regional competition will be qualified to compete in the National Finals to be held in Washington, D. C. , from April 25-29, 2024, with all expenses paid by DOE. The national event consists of several days of science activities and sightseeing, along with the competitions.
In the National Finals, the top two teams will earn $5, 000 for their schools’ math and science departments. Schools ranking in the top 16 will receive $1, 000 for their science departments. But to many, the ultimate prize is simply the honor of winning the National Championship.
Today, the NSB annually draws more than 10, 000 middle and high school competitors. Since the first competition in 1991, approximately 344, 000 students have faced off in the NSB Finals. The 2024 competitors will follow in the footsteps of previous NSB contestants and will blaze a trail for students in science, math, and engineering. For more information, please visit the Office of Science website.
1. Which word can best describe the regional competitions
A. Fair. B. Interesting. C. Special. D. Challenging
2. What can we learn about the National Finals
A. The championship victory is highly valued.
B. The event only involves fierce competitions.
C. Most of the expenses will be covered by DOE.
D. The prize money will be awarded to individuals.
3. What is the text
A. A news release. B. A survey report.
C. A learning project. D. A scientific review.
B
In the early 19th century, New England farmers, tired of wrestling with their poor land, journeyed to the Midwest. In states like Illinois and Iowa, they found rich, black soil. Unfortunately, many soon felt like thirsty sailors in the middle of the ocean—water everywhere but not a drop to drink. They were surrounded by fertile soil, but had to stop every few seconds to remove the sticky dirt off their iron plows (犁) with large wooden paddles. This dilemma caught the attention of John Deere, a blacksmith who moved to Illinois in 1836.
Deere decided to look into the problem. From his previous work on plows, he knew that dirt was less likely to stick to highly polished metal. That thought was in the back of his mind when he visited a sawmill (锯木厂) in 1837 and noticed a broken saw made of steel. Deere brought it home and began making a better plow. The plow he wanted would have to cut deep into the soil at a sharp angle so that dirt would fall off, yet it could not put too much burden on the horses pulling it. After several experiments, Deere constructed a new plow that featured wood handles. It proved a success. Unlike the old iron plows, Deere’s not only had a blade from which dirt fell away cleanly, but it also turned the soil more efficiently and quickly.
Demand for Deere’s plows increased sharply, but production was limited by the shortage of polished steel. Initially, Deere could only produce a few plows each year. However, Deere’s persistence paid off as he sourced cheaper steel from Pittsburgh. Amazingly, in 1857, his company manufactured and sold 10, 000 plows!
Deere, a perfectionist, continually improved his plows, introducing multiple new versions in a single year. While this slowed down his production ability, it ensured Deere a solid reputation among his customers. Deere plows became world famous in the 1870s when they outshone the competition in a demonstration in France. That same decade, his company built its first riding plow and designed the leaping deer as its trademark.
4. What was the main problem the newly settled farmers met
A. A shortage of fresh water. B. A lack of rich farming land.
C. The trouble in handling the soil on plows. D. The difficulty of growing plants in season.
5. Which aspect of the new plow does paragraph 2 focus on
A Its unique features. B. Its operating method.
C. Its invention process. D. Its working efficiency.
6. The last paragraph is mainly about Deere plows’____.
A. wide recognition B. marketing strategy
C. technical standards D. production challenges
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A Famed Farmer B. A Successful Company
C. A Sticky Problem D. A Historical Experiment
C
Five times stronger than steel, spider silk’s unique qualities were recognized by the Ancient Greeks—and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering. Now, a Japanese startup, Spiber, has begun to change the textile industry with this remarkable material.
The company started by making a substitute in the lab that is similar to spider silk in structure. After studying thousands of different spider species and other silk-producing life forms, Spiber successfully produced an alternative to spider silk. This breakthrough was achieved by fermenting (发酵) a mixture of water, sugar, and nutrients with special microbes to produce protein polymers (聚合物). These polymers are then made into fibers, paving the way for a range of innovative fabrics.
However, shifting from lab to practical application presented challenges. In 2015, Spiber partnered with The North Face Japan to produce a limited-edition run of 50 “Moon Parka” jackets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. But during the design process, the team discovered that spider silk became smaller when exposed to water, and had to transform the protein to make the fiber suitable for an outdoor jacket, which took them four years to perfect.
Currently, the company uses sugarcane and corn for its fermentation process—crops that use large volumes of land and change food resources. To reduce its environmental impact, Spiber is developing a process called “biosphere circulation” that will transform deserted clothes made from natural materials like cotton into the sugars needed for fermentation.
With approximately 100 billion yen ($783 million) in funding, Spiber plans to significantly speed up its production of protein polymers by the end of 2025. “Mass production will help bring the price of fibers down and allow Spiber to expand beyond the high-end designer market and thus we have the means to create solutions to enable more circular fashion,” says Higashi, head of business development at Spiber. “It’s our mission to bring those solutions to the world.”
8. What breakthrough did Spiber achieve in the early research
A. It mixed various protein polymers. B. It produced a silk making machine.
C. It identified different spider species. D. It created a replacement for spider silk.
9. What was the challenge in making the “Moon Parka” jackets
A. High design costs. B. Spider silk’s sensitivity to water.
C. Limited raw materials. D. The partner’s unwillingness to help.
10. What can we know about Spiber’s “biosphere circulation” process
A. It will replace the current fermentation process.
B. It will use recycled materials for needed sugars.
C. It will promote the development of food industry.
D. It will simplify the procedure of clothing production.
11. What is Spiber’s plan
A. To raise more money for mass production. B. To increase the output of protein polymers.
C. To work with other high-end fashion brands. D. To develop a wider range of expensive fibers.
D
When instant cake mixes first appeared in the 1950s, American housewives were doubtful. These mixes, promising easy cake-baking, felt too easy. The manufacturers discovered that requiring the addition of an egg in the baking process was just enough to make the housewives happy with their work. The greater sense of effort gained from a little extra labor is believed to have been essential to the later success of the cake mix.
This reflects the IKEA effect (宜家效应), which is identified by psychologist Michael I. Norton and his colleagues, suggesting we place greater value on things we have worked to create. They conducted four studies in which they asked participants to fold paper cranes and frogs, assemble IKEA boxes, and build sets of Legos. They then asked the builders to bid (出价) for their creations, and compared the prices with bids from people who hadn’t built them. The builders consistently outbid the non-builders.
Interestingly, the IKEA effect works even when people have no opportunity to fully personalize their creations. While most participants’ folding skills left much to be desired, they loved their imperfectly personalized products all the more. Builders valued their wrinkled crane-like creations nearly five times as much as non-builders. Beauty, it seems, is in the eye of the builder.
Today, as cities are suffering from severe housing crises, the IKEA effect can give us insight into the well-being benefits of a self-building approach to housing development. Projects like WikiHouse and the “half-a-house” approach pioneered by Alejandro Aravena’s architecture company Elemental are working to make housing more affordable and sustainable by making it easier for people to build and personalize their own homes.
“The moment people are involved with their built environment, they have a totally different relationship to it,” WikiHouse co-founder Alastair Parvin explained. “When the roof starts leaking or a door starts creaking, they have the power to fix it themselves.”
12. What brought customers the joy of cake-baking according to paragraph 1
A. A better taste. B. An easy approach.
C. A detailed recipe. D. An additional effort.
13. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 imply
A. Creations are based on skills. B. Extra labor increases perceived value.
C. Beauty is found through contrast. D. Strict management brings good quality.
14. What is Alastair Parvin’s attitude towards public involvement in housing
A. Critical. B. Objective. C. Doubtful. D. Supportive.
15. What’s the purpose of this text
A. To promote a brand. B. To make a proposal.
C. To explain a concept. D. To introduce a study.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
I run a lot of writing workshops in secondary schools and what I often see is this: teenagers in class just look at the blank page and freeze. Even when I assure them they can’t get it wrong in creative writing, they still pause and feel painful, looking to me for clear and definite instructions. This behavior results from their training to mimic (模仿). ___16___ In time, they are terrified of getting things wrong and risking failure. Creativity is no longer advocated and is even viewed as a soft skill, or even a weakness.
However, creativity is highly valued by employers. According to The Conversation, creativity has been the number-one skill demanded by 20 million job ads on LinkedIn for two years in a row. ___17___ Due to limited educational resources and assessment pressures, teenagers’ thinking becomes increasingly narrow, leaving them afraid to explore other possibilities.
___18___ It’s just an ability to make new connections and follow where they go. Actually, creativity requires qualities available to us all: courage, observation, curiosity, flexibility and perseverance.
So how do we help teenagers be hopeful and brave Firstly, we need to avoid the idea that their entire futures depend on this very assignment or that decision. ___19___ There is no right way to live a life. Secondly, let’s encourage inquiry. Children are naturally curious, but this curiosity often fades as they grow older, although it still exists within them. Just because they lack answers doesn’t mean they shouldn’t ask questions; rather, they should ask even more. ___20___
Young people need reminding that their stories haven’t been written. They need opportunities to try new things. They need permission to keep asking “what else is possible ” because anything is.
A. But in schools, it is different.
B. Being creative isn’t a magical skill.
C. It allows us to understand their feelings better.
D. They know it is a safe way to get good grades.
E. The main problem is how to keep those creative juices flowing.
F. Life is long enough to try many things, and to change directions.
G. The universe is held together with unanswered questions and endless possibilities.
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。
Kwane Stewart, a devoted vet (兽医) in San Diego, had reached a point of burnout in his career. The animal ___21___ where he worked was full of abandoned pets as people ___22___ to deal with the ongoing economic decline. In those days, animals would be euthanized (安乐死) if they weren’t ___23___ in seven days. The cruel reality deeply troubled Stewart, even leading him to consider ___24___ his profession.
One fateful day, outside a convenience store, he ___25___ a homeless man with a dog suffering from a visible skin issue. The man, ___26___ for a solution, shared his dog’s suffering. Stewart examined the dog and then ___27___ some medicine to him. In tears, the man thanked Stewart, saying “Thank you for not ___28___ me”. The very words served as a wakeup call to Steward and inspired his next ___29___ .
Stewart began working as a street vet during his free time, determined to ___30___ on his own. Over a nine-year period, he provided ___31___ medical care for over 1,000 homeless people and their pets and in 2020, he created a nonprofit organization Project Street Vet.
For Stewart, the most rewarding aspect of his work lies in the one-on-one ___32___ with the homeless. By ___33___ helping their cherished companion, Stewart helps ___34___ their faith in humanity. Their gratitude fuels him to continue his mission, offering ___35___ to those facing awful circumstances.
21.
A. shop B. shelter C. lab D. farm
22.
A. struggled B. managed C. intended D. hesitated
23.
A. trained B. examined C. adopted D. selected
24.
A. assessing B. advancing C. delaying D. quitting
25.
A. mentioned B. interviewed C. recognized D. encountered
26.
A. regretful B. desperate C. grateful D. responsible
27.
A. delivered B. sold C. offered D. returned
28.
A. ignoring B. hurting C. blaming D. bothering
29.
A. game B. chapter C. firm D. research
30.
A. have a try B. keep a balance C. make a difference D. set an example
31.
A. free B. safe C. expensive D. private
32.
A. decisions B. connections C. discussions D. competitions
33.
A. slightly B. hardly C. simply D. generally
34.
A. celebrate B. follow C. test D. restore
35.
A. hope B. freedom C. pride D. respect
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。
Tang Yan gave up a promising career in 1992 to save an almost lost art—that of “Beijing silk figurine” (北京绢人) . In 1997, she established a studio with five other enthusiasts. Then they spent ___36___ entire year making several figurines, only to find there was no market for their products.
“A figurine could cost ___37___ (basic) the annual salary of many people at the time due to precious materials and complicated handicraft techniques. ” Tang said. “Many potential customers were amazed by the beauty of our products, but their price ___38___ (drive) them away.”
The first failure taught Tang ___39___ they needed: finding ways to reduce production costs. She made many creative and bold ___40___ (adaptation) to the traditional figurines, like using machines to paint the clothes. These measures cut the price to less than a tenth of the ___41___ (origin) one. However, ___42___ (lend) the dolls a sense of delicacy and craftsmanship, she preserved several handmade processes for hair and makeup.
After decades of whole-hearted devotion ___43___ the craft, Tang now runs her own Beijing figurine product brand Tang Wawa. “Girls in China need their own dolls. When I was little, dolls ___44___ (call) yangwawa, meaning Western dolls.” Tang continued. “I wanted to create dolls ___45___ (bear) a cultural connection to Chinese people, figurines with a rich historical implication. ”
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你负责的小组项目“Surveying Students’ English Novel Reading” 在学校项目评比中获奖，现受校英语俱乐部邀请作该项目的介绍。请用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 实施过程；
2. 组员感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear English Club members,
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Thank you.
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。
I stood in the restaurant kitchen, my eyes wide, arms hanging awkwardly, ready to work but unsure of what to do. “You will be trained first,” my manager Aaron said, “and do remember to check every detail!” With these words, he walked away.
A workmate threw me a dish brush and said, “Let’s get started.” He introduced me to the basics of washing dishes and demonstrated the process. This was the beginning of my part-time job, a new stage where I was both eager to learn and anxious about the challenges ahead.
On a Friday night, Aaron swiftly entered the kitchen. “Who has just bused (收拾) the back right table ” he shouted, his voice sharp with urgency. My hands, slippery with bubbles from the bowl I was washing, nearly let it slip through my fingers. I wanted to say I was guilty, but Aaron’s cold stare didn’t promise a happy reward for the guy who admitted. Finally, a mix of fear and my own conscience pushed the response out of my mouth.
“I did, Aaron.”
“What were you thinking Get back out here and look at what you missed!” His words forced me forward. I grabbed a rag (抹布) and followed him out to table twenty-two. As we made our way through the restaurant, he said something about rags, but I didn’t hear clearly with other conversations going on around us.
I quickly realized the true issue was the mess beneath the table. A nearly full cup of beer had tipped over, creating a small lake on the floor. It was a significant mistake on my part. “Take care of it!” Aaron tuned and stormed off to the front of the restaurant.
I dropped down to clean up the beer. That was when another problem occurred. I had brought only one rag. One already wet rag. It did nothing but increase the size of the lake. “More rags,” I thought. Immediately, I rushed into the kitchen and hurriedly grabbed five dry rags, hoping Aaron wouldn’t notice my brief absence.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I had just rushed out when I found Aaron standing in my way.
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After cleaning up the mess, I reflected on Aaron’s words.
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