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2024年高考考前押题密卷
英语·全解全析
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项:
1. 答题前, 考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚, 将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂; 非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写, 字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效; 在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出, 确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁, 不要折叠, 不要弄破、弄皱, 不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is Jane going to do this evening
A．Work in the office. B．Fly to New York. C．Have dinner with Kevin.
2．What kind of movies does the woman like best
A．Musicals. B．Action movies. C．Documentaries.
3．How much does the keyboard cost now
A．$40. B．$ 50. C．$ 20.
4．What does the woman mean
A．Keep the window closed.
B．Go out for fresh air.
C．Turn on the fan.
5．Where is Michael now probably
A．In the garage. B．In the garden. C．In the bedroom.
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。每段对话或独白后有一个小题，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，你将时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
【听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。】
6．Where does the woman live
A．In Apartment 205. B．In Apartment 305. C．In Apartment 503.
7．Why does the woman call the man
A．Her fridge doesn’t work again.
B．Her air conditioner is out of order.
C．She doesn’t know how to cook.
【听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。】
8．Where are the speakers
A．In Janice’s apartment. B．In a movie theater. C．In a bookstore.
9．What do we know about Janice
A．She is hopeful about her future.
B．She hasn’t finished her novel.
C．She has been rejected by ten publishers.
【听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。】
10．Where is Lisa
A．Liverpool. B．London. C．Paris.
11．What kind of people does London Week need
A．Reporters. B．Sales representatives. C．Advertisers.
12．How much did Lisa earn monthly in her last job
A．3,500 pounds. B．3,000 pounds. C．2,500 pounds.
【听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。】
13．What’s wrong with the man
A．He has a heart ache. B．He has a running nose. C．He has a chest pain.
14．When did the symptoms begin
A．This morning. B．Three days ago. C．Last week.
15．What does the woman arrange for the man
A．An online consultation. B．A medical test. C．An urgent operation.
16．What did the man plan to do tonight
A．Have a big meal. B．Order a ticket. C．Book a restaurant.
【听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。】
17．What do we know about Vikings’ beliefs about teeth
A．They value the teeth a lot.
B．They think teeth are good weapons.
C．They think teeth shouldn’t be buried.
18．Why does the speaker mention old European traditions
A．To show the connection between Vikings and tooth care.
B．To show the connection between teeth and good luck.
C．To show the connection between teeth and animals.
19．How many animals does the speaker mention related to the Tooth Fairy tale
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five.
20．How can the Tooth Fairy tale help children according to the speaker
A．It can entertain them.
B．It helps them take tooth care seriously.
C．It makes children love the story.
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
Every year, young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists from all over the world participate in the presentation of the Future For Nature (FFN) Award, an honorable international award.
The Future For Nature aims to:
Reward and fund individuals for their outstanding efforts in the protection of species of wildlife.
Encourage winners to sustain their dedicated work.
· Help winners to raise their profiles, extend their professional network and strengthen their funding basis.
Benefits
The winners each receive 50,000 euros and may make their own decision to spend the money in the service of nature conservation.
FFN offers the winners a platform and brings their stories to the attention of conservationists, financiers and a wide audience, allowing them to increase their impact and gain more access to funds.
FFN is building a growing family of winners, dedicated people who form a community of people with the same interest. FFN offers them the opportunity to meet each other and continue to learn with each other in order to continue their fight for nature as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Qualifications
The candidate (候选人):
Must be born on or after the 31st May 1988 and before the 28th of August 2005.
Is able to explain his/her conservation work in fluent English (written and spoken)
Has achieved substantial and long-term benefits to the conservation status of one or more animal or plant species.
Must be determined to continue his/her conservation work, as the Award aims to stimulate the winner’s future work. It is not an “end of career” prize.
Additional Remarks
For the 2024 Future For Future Awards, we are again searching for natural leaders, who have proven that they can make a difference in species’ survival.
From all applications, 6 to 10 nominees (被提名者) will be selected. These applicants will be asked to provide additional information, which will be used to select the final Awardees. Ultimately, three inspiring wildlife heroes are selected as the winners.
Application Process: Apply online through the Apply Now link.
Application Deadline: 28th August, 2023
21．Which is one of the aims of the Future For Nature
A．To aid more green groups B．To fund academic education.
C．To inspire conservation efforts. D．To raise environmental awareness.
22．The winners will get the chance to _______.
A．consult top specialists
B．meet those who are of the same ambition
C．benefit the local community
D．promote self-created platforms
23．To apply for the 2024 Future For Nature Awards, candidates must ________.
A．meet the age requirement
B．apply via mail by the deadline
C．turn in the application in English
D．provide additional personal information
B
I knew it was going to be a bad fireworks season this year when I saw so many different tents selling them to the public. I was right. The bangs and booms (噼啪声) started before the first of January and lasted way past the fourth. I have never been a big fan of fireworks since I was a boy. It was then that a local fair set off a huge show near our house and I saw how the noise terrified our dogs. I sat on the floor with them during the whole show, holding their shaking bodies.
I know a lot of people enjoy the colorful light shows the fireworks can put on at times. They can be bright and beautiful. Still, I find that I prefer the gentler lights of summer to these noisy ones. I love seeing the moon rising above the hills in the evening. Its gentle, smiling face always reminds me that someone loves me and is watching over me from above.
The shinning stars also always look so heavenly and wonderful when you take the time to look up into the skies and watch them shine. I also love the beautiful, blinking (眨眼的) lights of the fireflies this time of the year. Seeing their lovely, little lights as they fly around always fills my heart with light and delight as well. It warms my soul and reminds me of what a perfect world we live in.
I think we all might do better to grow the gentler lights within ourselves. Our society seems to praise
and admire those who come off as booming and brash (自以为是的).
24．Why does the author mention his childhood’s experience
A．To share an old story.
B．To explain his tiredness of fireworks.
C．To stress a joyful atmosphere with fireworks.
D．To remind us of the danger of fireworks.
25．Why does the author prefer lights like the moonlight
A．Because they are bright, and beautiful.
B．Because they give him pleasant feelings.
C．Because they don’t scare his dogs any more.
D．Because they keep him free from being monitored.
26．How does the author feel when seeing the fireflies
A．Grateful. B．Joyful. C．Determined. D．Beloved.
27．What would the author write about in the following paragraph
A．Why gentler lights are better than noisy ones.
B．What gentler lights will really bring to our life.
C．How we can make the world a gentler place.
D．When we can stop great noises such as fireworks.
C
More than 80 percent of global heat is absorbed by the ocean, which has a massive capacity to store and give off heat. High sea-surface temperatures are causing long-term damage to coral reefs (珊瑚礁). Corals are dying. The IPCC (政府间气候变化专门委员会) projects that up to 90 percent of coral reefs could disappear if global warming reaches 1.5℃. Another reason corals are in trouble is because of ocean acidification. Higher carbon dioxide levels have shift ed the chemistry of the ocean, making it more acidic, and corals and sea creatures have trouble growing in acidic conditions.
When ocean water warms, it expands in volume. This is a major cause of the rise in sea levels, along with the water added to the ocean by the melting of land-based glaciers (冰川). The sea level has risen by an average of 20 centimeters since the late 19th century, and the research by scientists studying the last 25
years of satellite data found that the ocean water is rising faster and faster. If it continues at its current rate, the rise in sea level by 2100 will be more than double the current estimates. Sea level rise leads to the destruction of coastal wetlands, flooding and damage to water ecosystems.
Temperature and precipitation (沉淀) are key elements of climate. A warmer climate means that more water rises from both the land and ocean, and a warmer atmosphere holds more of that water. Scientists have noticed that there are more heavy rainfall events. Additionally, higher water temperature in streams, lakes, and rivers lead to lower levels of dissolved oxygen in the water, which impacts the survival and populations of fish and other sea life.
Especially troubling are the extreme weather events that are happening more often around the world. Hurricanes are ramping up in intensity, particularly in North Atlantic. The year 2017 was a busy one for Atlantic hurricanes. Meanwhile, in the western United States, the state of California has had record-setting drought conditions, which began in 2012.
28．What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 1
A．Global warming has little damage to the land.
B．Ocean acidification affects the sea temperature.
C．Coral reefs are in danger of disappearing.
D．Corals and sea creatures need critical surroundings.
29．What can be known from Paragraph 2
A．Sea level rise has positive effect on sea animals.
B．By 2100 the sea level will rise 20 centimeters.
C．Global heating is the direct cause of wetlands destruction.
D．The rise of sea level is beyond our imagination.
30．What does the underlined part “ramping up” in last paragraph mean
A．Increasing. B．Failing. C．Appearing. D．Changing.
31．Which is the suitable title for the text
A．High Sea-surface Temperatures to Creatures B．Global Warming, What Damages It Causes
C．Ways to Stop High Sea-surface Temperatures D．Extreme Weather Events and Global Warming
D
About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms (算法) to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics.
Kyle Chayka, a writer for The New Yorker, discusses this topic in his book, Filterworld. He explains that algorithms analyze user data to predict and influence what they will likely engage with. This means that instead of a simple, chronological feed, users encounter a dynamic stream, constantly adapting to their preferences. Chayka examines how these algorithmic recommendations control what we consume, from music and movies to food and travel destinations. He argues that this machine-driven selection process has turned us into passive consumers, making our preferences and tastes more similar.
Chayka points out that algorithms make us passive by always showing us content that we’re unlikely to click away from but won’t find too unexpected or challenging. This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors.
Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms. For instance, musicians on Spotify or TikTok might focus on creating catchy hooks at the beginning of their songs to grab the listener’s attention.
Despite the strong presence of these algorithms, Chayka believes that regulation could reduce their influence. He suggests that if Meta, the parent company of Facebook, were required to separate its various services, like Instagram or WhatsApp, and make them compete with each other, it could give users more control and choice over their digital consumption.
In summary, the change from simple, time-ordered social. media posts to algorithm-driven content has a big impact on both the viewers and the creators, influencing what we see, hear, and even think. Chayka’s insights highlight the need for greater awareness and potentially more regulation in our increasingly digital world.
32．According to the text, how have social media platforms changed in the past ten years
A．They show posts in a time-based order.
B．They prioritize posts from friends and family.
C．They make adjustments to satisfy users’ needs.
D．They provide more content to meet different needs.
33．What does Kyle Chayka think of algorithmic recommendations
A．They make users more active consumers.
B．They shape users’ preferences and behaviors.
C．They reduce the influence of content creators.
D．They expose users to diverse and challenging content.
34．How do algorithms influence musicians’ work on digital platforms
A．By encouraging musicians to create longer songs.
B．By discouraging musicians from using catchy hooks.
C．By giving musicians more control and choice over their music.
D．By requiring musicians to create their work to fit the platforms.
35．What can be concluded from the text
A．Tech companies should have more departments.
B．Social media algorithms give content creators less opportunities.
C．Social media algorithms flatten our culture by making decisions for us.
D．Network platforms have increased the common recommendations for 10 years.
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。
Ask anyone how they’re feeling these days and chances are that they’ll reply with some version of “exhausted”. We’re tired of operating amid uncertainty. We’re tired of balancing childcare with work. 36 They direct our focus to the most readily available information to help us make decisions quickly without properly considering all the variables.
The result is that we are wired to move toward things that make us feel good and away from things that make us feel uncomfortable. 37 They default (默认) to what feels “normal”. Those networks are so deep in our thinking that when we’re traveling a new and challenging path, our wheels default back to the worn-in grooves (凹槽). So, how do we do hard things when our brains are constantly telling us to avoid effort
38 A 2016 study found that when people are upset, they’re less likely to try to do hard
things. When they’re feeling upbeat, however, they’re more likely to take on the hard-but-essential tasks that ultimately make life better. One way we can get ourselves in the right mindset is to do what’s called “reappraisal”, in which we create a shift in our brains of how we perceive a task.
Moreover, we must give our brains the right amount of autonomy. When we have a choice, our brains often want to programme something easy. 39 Put it into a work context: Do I want to experiment with a new project management tool that might make things easier for my team next week, or do I want to stick with the same sheet that a former employee established that none of us feel great about anyway
40 But by understanding what’s going on in your brain, you can work toward accomplishing hard things and manage your fears better.
A．Tackle them when we’re in a good mood.
B．Doing things like hard work can seem abnormal.
C．Our brains label effort as bad because it’s hard work.
D．We should be creative and open-minded when doing tasks.
E．This is called mindset fault, the tendency to do right things.
F．When we feel like this, our brains want to save mental energy.
G．But we can reduce the response by challenging ourselves to be innovative.
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。
I’m a teacher at a local high school. One day, I found myself 41 a brilliant moment in the cafeteria. During lunch, I noticed one of my 42 Jason holding up his tray (托盘) with a confused expression. 43 , he was having trouble deciding where to sit in the 44 cafeteria. After some hesitation, he approached a table where a few students were absorbed in their own 45 and asked if he could join them. They welcomed him, and he 46 , looking content.
Moments later, another student approached the table and asked if he could join them. Jason seized the 47 to introduce an element of fun and challenge. He asked the boy if he could answer a riddle before joining them. Interested, the boy 48 , and Jason presented him with the riddle: “What has 49
but can’t open locks ” After a moment of thought, the boy admitted he didn’t know the answer. With a mischievous grin, Jason pointed to the piano in the corner of the cafeteria and 50 that the answer was “a piano”. The other students 51 . The table soon became known as the “riddle table”, attracting students who were 52 to solve riddles for the chance to join.
As a teacher, I couldn’t help but appreciate the 53 and friendship unfolded during the lunch period. It turns out that sometimes, a little intellectual challenge can 54 a random cafeteria table into the hottest spot in school. Definitely a 55 move by Jason.
41．A．witnessing B．bringing C．providing D．exploring
42．A．teachers B．customers C．students D．colleagues
43．A．Ideally B．Obviously C．Modestly D．Literally
44．A．fashionable B．splendid C．beautiful D．crowded
45．A．professions B．territories C．conversations D．situations
46．A．ran away B．settled in C．stepped out D．looked up
47．A．opportunity B．emphasis C．advocate D．absence
48．A．resisted B．calmed C．hesitated D．agreed
49．A．doors B．arms C．keys D．legs
50．A．insisted B．revealed C．suggested D．thought
51．A．laughed B．exploded C．shouted D．apologized
52．A．clever B．tired C．eager D．afraid
53．A．creativity B．kindness C．mission D．relation
54．A．load B．inject C．feed D．turn
55．A．curious B．genius C．suitable D．powerful
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。
Fireworks are essentially rockets in their simplest form. They produce noise, light and smoke, and sometimes they even explode sending up floating materials, like confetti (五彩纸屑). They can be designed to burn in all different colors and patterns, so people often set off a number of them in an effort 56 (create) an interesting fireworks display or show.
Historians believe fireworks 57 (appear) for the first time in ancient China in the second century B．C．, when they were made from bamboo stalks and gunpowder that would explode when 58 (throw) into a fire. They were said to drive away evil spirits. By the 15th century, fireworks had become popular in Europe, 59 (common) used for religious festivals and public entertainment. And when the U.S. settlers left Europe, they brought fireworks with them and made them a 60 (centre) part of the first Independence Day, 61 tradition still followed today.
Fireworks are wildly popular, 62 they have been linked to air pollution increases, and 63 (expert) are concerned about their negative effects 64 wildlife. Although they’re fleeting and infrequent, fireworks shows spray out a toxic concoction (混合物) that rains down quietly into lakes, rivers, and bays throughout the country. Many of the chemicals in fireworks are also persistent in the environment, 65 means they stubbornly sit there instead of breaking down.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，在抖音上碰巧刷到刘女士发布海边民宿招租信息，刚好打算今年高考结束后和五位女伴前往体验生活一周。请写信向李女士咨询。
内容包括：
1. 告知行程时间安排； 2. 咨询房屋相关具体事项； 3. 赶海相关事宜等。
注意：
1. 词数80词左右；
2. 请在答题卡相应位置作答。
参考词汇：抖音Tik Tok 赶海 comb the beach 民宿 homestay
Dear Ms. Liu,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A lesson from my sister
My elder sister was different. She was socially awkward. She could not look at people in the eye. She would mumble (嘟哝) to herself and repeat the words she had just said. The child psychologist had termed it as “Asperger Syndrome”.
She, however, was academically capable. Therefore, we attended the same primary school. Despite this, I never, ever admitted in public that she was my sister. There was one incident, however, that changed how I viewed my sister. It was the incident that changed me.
Being in primary six, about to graduate, the school had made it a must for everyone to perform. Due to my sister’s inability to work together with others, she had to do it individually.
“I’ll sing,” my sister told my parents confidently. Hearing that, I was completely shocked. How could my sister, who was socially awkward, sing in front of the school I knew so well that if this happened, she would surely embarrass me.
Silently I prayed I would not have to watch my sister disgrace herself. It is fine. No one knows she is your sister. I remember telling myself these exact lines as I sat in the hall, waiting for the performances to start.
The lights dimmed and the curtains parted to reveal the only solo — my sister. It took about a whole minute for her to speak out her name and class and by that time, whispers were heard in the audience. “Why is she taking so long ” People around me asked. I sat nervously in my seat, wishing I were somewhere else.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的总词数应为120左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1
Finally my sister started to sing.
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Paragraph 2
Guilt (内疚) and shame filled my heart as I listened to my sister’s wonderful singing.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2024年高考考前押题密卷
英语·全解全析
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项:
1. 答题前, 考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚, 将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂; 非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写, 字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效; 在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出, 确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁, 不要折叠, 不要弄破、弄皱, 不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is Jane going to do this evening
A．Work in the office. B．Fly to New York. C．Have dinner with Kevin.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Jane, why are you here in the office I thought you were leaving for New York today.
W: Yes, but my flight is not until this evening.
M: I see. Then I can give you a ride to the airport after work.
W: Thank you, Kevin. That’s very nice of you.
2．What kind of movies does the woman like best
A．Musicals. B．Action movies. C．Documentaries.
【答案】C
【原文】W:What type of movies do you like
M: I like all sorts of movies, primarily science fiction and action movies. What about you
W:A kind of like musicals, but my favorite is documentaries.
3．How much does the keyboard cost now
A．$40. B．$ 50. C．$ 20.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Pardon me, what is the price of this keyboard Is it on sale
M: It is usually fifty dollars, but it is 20% off until the fifteenth of this month.
4．What does the woman mean
A．Keep the window closed.
B．Go out for fresh air.
C．Turn on the fan.
【答案】A
【原文】M: We need to have some fresh air. Do you mind my opening the window
W: As a matter of fact, I’m feeling a bit cold.
5．Where is Michael now probably
A．In the garage. B．In the garden. C．In the bedroom.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Where is Michael, mum He should put his bike in the garage but it’s left in the garden.
W: He has gone to bed because he is not feeling very well.
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。每段对话或独白后有一个小题，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，你将时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
【听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。】
6．Where does the woman live
A．In Apartment 205. B．In Apartment 305. C．In Apartment 503.
7．Why does the woman call the man
A．Her fridge doesn’t work again.
B．Her air conditioner is out of order.
C．She doesn’t know how to cook.
【答案】6．B 7．B
【原文】M: Hello.
W: Hello. mister Warner. This is Lucy Locke.
M: Ah miss Locke. in apartment 205
W: No. in apartment 305.
M: Oh yes, what can I do for you Does your fridge need fixing again
W: No, it’s the air conditioner this time.
M: Oh so what’s wrong with it
W: Well I think the temperature control needs to be checked. It doesn’t cool down at all.
M: Really okay, I’ll go to look at it right away.
W: Thanks a lot, Mr. Warner.
【听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。】
8．Where are the speakers
A．In Janice’s apartment. B．In a movie theater. C．In a bookstore.
9．What do we know about Janice
A．She is hopeful about her future.
B．She hasn’t finished her novel.
C．She has been rejected by ten publishers.
【答案】8．B 9．A
【原文】M: Hey Janice, I haven’t seen you for ages since you moved out of the apartment. Fancy meeting you here in the cinema. How’s everything going
W: Not bad. I think I have almost achieved my dream.
M: What do you mean by almost
W: I’ve finished my novel and I’ve submitted it to ten publishers. I believe good luck will come upon me soon.
M: That’s great to hear. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.
【听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。】
10．Where is Lisa
A．Liverpool. B．London. C．Paris.
11．What kind of people does London Week need
A．Reporters. B．Sales representatives. C．Advertisers.
12．How much did Lisa earn monthly in her last job
A．3,500 pounds. B．3,000 pounds. C．2,500 pounds.
【答案】10．A 11．B 12．C
【原文】M: Hey, I think I found a job that might interest Lisa. Where is she
W: She went to Liverpool visiting friends, I think. What is it
M: Well, it’s from London Week, which claims to be the only newspaper for visitors to London.
W: What do they want A reporter
M: No, it’s what they call a sales representative.
W: Hmm. Could be interesting. How much does it pay
M: Not bad. Three thousand pounds a month. That’s five hundred pounds more than what she made in her last job.
W: Not bad at all. Any requirement
M: Salespeople with no less than two years of experience, not necessarily in advertising. Lisa’s got plenty of that.
W: Any other details about the job
M: No, just the paid trips to Paris on top of the salary.
W: Well, let’s tell Lisa. She’ll be back tomorrow I expect.
【听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。】
13．What’s wrong with the man
A．He has a heart ache. B．He has a running nose. C．He has a chest pain.
14．When did the symptoms begin
A．This morning. B．Three days ago. C．Last week.
15．What does the woman arrange for the man
A．An online consultation. B．A medical test. C．An urgent operation.
16．What did the man plan to do tonight
A．Have a big meal. B．Order a ticket. C．Book a restaurant.
【答案】13．C 14．B 15．B 16．A
【原文】W: Michael! What can I do for you today
M: Well. Ms. Green, I feel like I’m dying! I don’t know if I’m just tired or what, but I’m not myself! I’ve had random chest pains.
W: How long have you been like this Do you have a running nose
M: No, I think it’s something else. I have felt sick for the past three days.
W: Well, it could be heartburn. Do fatty foods or drinks like coffee set it off
M: No, I don’t know. But these chest pains have me worried! Do you think it could be cancer
W: I think we need to do some scans and bloodwork to narrow this down. I’ll book you for an appointment tomorrow. And don’t eat anything before tomorrow’s test.
M: But I’m going out for a buffet tonight! I already bought the tickets last week. I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time.
W: No, not anymore. Doctor’s orders!
【听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。】
17．What do we know about Vikings’ beliefs about teeth
A．They value the teeth a lot.
B．They think teeth are good weapons.
C．They think teeth shouldn’t be buried.
18．Why does the speaker mention old European traditions
A．To show the connection between Vikings and tooth care.
B．To show the connection between teeth and good luck.
C．To show the connection between teeth and animals.
19．How many animals does the speaker mention related to the Tooth Fairy tale
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five.
20．How can the Tooth Fairy tale help children according to the speaker
A．It can entertain them.
B．It helps them take tooth care seriously.
C．It makes children love the story.
【答案】17．A 18．B 19．C 20．B
【原文】A Study done in the United States found that the average child receives $ 3. 70 per tooth. often the story goes something like this: children put their lost teeth under a pillow and receive money in exchange. Today we will discuss some different aspects of the Tooth Fairy. In early European traditions a child’s lost tooth was buried. Families believed that this could save their child from a hard life in their next life. Vikings used to take their children’s lost teeth in battle for good luck and some people buried their teeth out of fear of witches. These were some earlier ideas that connected teeth with good luck. The current tale of a Tooth Fairy usually involves an animal. There are many different versions depending on culture and time. The most common theme is associated with a mouse or a rabbit, but others include cats , dogs , and even squirrels. The reasons for the different animals vary. For example, a mouse has been connected to the Tooth Fairy tale because its teeth continue to grow for the entire life. Regardless of the background of the Tooth Fairy, it provides great education for children to take care of their teeth. It also helps people pay attention to tooth care in a positive and fun way.
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
Every year, young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists from all over the world participate in the presentation of the Future For Nature (FFN) Award, an honorable international award.
The Future For Nature aims to:
Reward and fund individuals for their outstanding efforts in the protection of species of wildlife.
Encourage winners to sustain their dedicated work.
· Help winners to raise their profiles, extend their professional network and strengthen their funding basis.
Benefits
The winners each receive 50,000 euros and may make their own decision to spend the money in the
service of nature conservation.
FFN offers the winners a platform and brings their stories to the attention of conservationists, financiers and a wide audience, allowing them to increase their impact and gain more access to funds.
FFN is building a growing family of winners, dedicated people who form a community of people with the same interest. FFN offers them the opportunity to meet each other and continue to learn with each other in order to continue their fight for nature as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Qualifications
The candidate (候选人):
Must be born on or after the 31st May 1988 and before the 28th of August 2005.
Is able to explain his/her conservation work in fluent English (written and spoken)
Has achieved substantial and long-term benefits to the conservation status of one or more animal or plant species.
Must be determined to continue his/her conservation work, as the Award aims to stimulate the winner’s future work. It is not an “end of career” prize.
Additional Remarks
For the 2024 Future For Future Awards, we are again searching for natural leaders, who have proven that they can make a difference in species’ survival.
From all applications, 6 to 10 nominees (被提名者) will be selected. These applicants will be asked to provide additional information, which will be used to select the final Awardees. Ultimately, three inspiring wildlife heroes are selected as the winners.
Application Process: Apply online through the Apply Now link.
Application Deadline: 28th August, 2023
21．Which is one of the aims of the Future For Nature
A．To aid more green groups B．To fund academic education.
C．To inspire conservation efforts. D．To raise environmental awareness.
22．The winners will get the chance to _______.
A．consult top specialists B．meet those who are of the same ambition
C．benefit the local community D．promote self-created platforms
23．To apply for the 2024 Future For Nature Awards, candidates must ________.
A．meet the age requirement B．apply via mail by the deadline
C．turn in the application in English D．provide additional personal information
【答案】21．C 22．B 23．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了“自然未来奖 (FFN)”的目的，益处，资格和申请候选人等相关信息。
21．细节理解题。根据文章The Future For Nature aims to部分“ Reward and fund individuals for their outstanding efforts in the protection of species of wildlife.( 奖励和资助在保护野生动物物种方面做出杰出努力的个人)”和“ Encourage winners to sustain their dedicated work.( 鼓励获奖者坚持他们的敬业精神)”可知，FFN的目标之一是激励保护工作。故选C。
22．细节理解题。根据文章Benefits部分“ FFN is building a growing family of winners, dedicated people who form a community of people with the same interest. FFN offers them the opportunity to meet each other and continue to learn with each other in order to continue their fight for nature as efficiently and effectively as possible.( FFN正在建立一个不断壮大的赢家家庭，他们是有奉献精神的人，组成了一个有着相同兴趣的人的社区。FFN为他们提供了见面和继续相互学习的机会，以便尽可能高效地继续为自然而战)”可知，获胜者将有机会认识志同道合的人。故选B。
23．细节理解题。根据文章Qualifications部分“The candidate: Must be born on or after the 31st May 1988 and before the 28th of August 2005.(候选人: 必须出生于1988年5月31日或之后至2005年8月28日之前)”可知，要申请2024年自然未来奖，候选人必须符合年龄要求。故选A。
B
I knew it was going to be a bad fireworks season this year when I saw so many different tents selling them to the public. I was right. The bangs and booms (噼啪声) started before the first of January and lasted way past the fourth. I have never been a big fan of fireworks since I was a boy. It was then that a local fair set off a huge show near our house and I saw how the noise terrified our dogs. I sat on the floor with them during the whole show, holding their shaking bodies.
I know a lot of people enjoy the colorful light shows the fireworks can put on at times. They can be bright and beautiful. Still, I find that I prefer the gentler lights of summer to these noisy ones. I love seeing the moon rising above the hills in the evening. Its gentle, smiling face always reminds me that someone
loves me and is watching over me from above.
The shinning stars also always look so heavenly and wonderful when you take the time to look up into the skies and watch them shine. I also love the beautiful, blinking (眨眼的) lights of the fireflies this time of the year. Seeing their lovely, little lights as they fly around always fills my heart with light and delight as well. It warms my soul and reminds me of what a perfect world we live in.
I think we all might do better to grow the gentler lights within ourselves. Our society seems to praise and admire those who come off as booming and brash (自以为是的).
24．Why does the author mention his childhood’s experience
A．To share an old story.
B．To explain his tiredness of fireworks.
C．To stress a joyful atmosphere with fireworks.
D．To remind us of the danger of fireworks.
25．Why does the author prefer lights like the moonlight
A．Because they are bright, and beautiful.
B．Because they give him pleasant feelings.
C．Because they don’t scare his dogs any more.
D．Because they keep him free from being monitored.
26．How does the author feel when seeing the fireflies
A．Grateful. B．Joyful. C．Determined. D．Beloved.
27．What would the author write about in the following paragraph
A．Why gentler lights are better than noisy ones.
B．What gentler lights will really bring to our life.
C．How we can make the world a gentler place.
D．When we can stop great noises such as fireworks.
【答案】24．B 25．B 26．B 27．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者首先讲述了童年时对烟花的厌恶，然后描述了他对柔光的喜爱，并倡导建设一个更加柔和的社会。
24．推理判断题。从第一段中的“I have never been a big fan of fireworks since I was a boy. (我从小就不
太喜欢看烟花)”可知，作者不喜欢烟花，作者讲述童年的经历是为了解释他不喜欢烟花的原因，故选B项。
25．细节理解题。从第二段最后一句“Its gentle, smiling face always reminds me that someone loves me and is watching over me from above. (它温柔的笑脸总是让我想起有人爱着我，从上面看着我)”可知，作者喜欢像月光一样温柔的光，是因为这能给他被爱、被关注的美妙感觉，故选B项。
26．推理判断题。从第三段第三句“Seeing their lovely, little lights as they fly around always fills my heart with light and delight as well. It warms my soul and reminds me of what a perfect world we live in. (当它们飞来飞去时，看到他们可爱的小灯光，总是让我的心充满光明和喜悦。它温暖了我的灵魂，提醒我，我们生活在一个多么完美的世界)”可知，作者看到萤火虫时心情是愉快的，故选B项。
27．推理判断题。从文章最后一段第一句“I think we all might do better to grow the gentler lights within ourselves. (我想我们都可以做得更好，在我们自己的内心种下更温和的光)”，并结合倒数第二段最后一句“It warms my soul and reminds me of what a perfect world we live in. (它温暖了我的灵魂，提醒我，我们生活在一个多么完美的世界)”可知，作者接下来要介绍如何建设一个更柔和的社会，故选C项。
C
More than 80 percent of global heat is absorbed by the ocean, which has a massive capacity to store and give off heat. High sea-surface temperatures are causing long-term damage to coral reefs (珊瑚礁). Corals are dying. The IPCC (政府间气候变化专门委员会) projects that up to 90 percent of coral reefs could disappear if global warming reaches 1.5℃. Another reason corals are in trouble is because of ocean acidification. Higher carbon dioxide levels have shift ed the chemistry of the ocean, making it more acidic, and corals and sea creatures have trouble growing in acidic conditions.
When ocean water warms, it expands in volume. This is a major cause of the rise in sea levels, along with the water added to the ocean by the melting of land-based glaciers (冰川). The sea level has risen by an average of 20 centimeters since the late 19th century, and the research by scientists studying the last 25 years of satellite data found that the ocean water is rising faster and faster. If it continues at its current rate, the rise in sea level by 2100 will be more than double the current estimates. Sea level rise leads to the destruction of coastal wetlands, flooding and damage to water ecosystems.
Temperature and precipitation (沉淀) are key elements of climate. A warmer climate means that more water rises from both the land and ocean, and a warmer atmosphere holds more of that water. Scientists
have noticed that there are more heavy rainfall events. Additionally, higher water temperature in streams, lakes, and rivers lead to lower levels of dissolved oxygen in the water, which impacts the survival and populations of fish and other sea life.
Especially troubling are the extreme weather events that are happening more often around the world. Hurricanes are ramping up in intensity, particularly in North Atlantic. The year 2017 was a busy one for Atlantic hurricanes. Meanwhile, in the western United States, the state of California has had record-setting drought conditions, which began in 2012.
28．What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 1
A．Global warming has little damage to the land. B．Ocean acidification affects the sea temperature.
C．Coral reefs are in danger of disappearing. D．Corals and sea creatures need critical surroundings.
29．What can be known from Paragraph 2
A．Sea level rise has positive effect on sea animals.
B．By 2100 the sea level will rise 20 centimeters.
C．Global heating is the direct cause of wetlands destruction.
D．The rise of sea level is beyond our imagination.
30．What does the underlined part “ramping up” in last paragraph mean
A．Increasing. B．Failing. C．Appearing. D．Changing.
31．Which is the suitable title for the text
A．High Sea-surface Temperatures to Creatures B．Global Warming, What Damages It Causes
C．Ways to Stop High Sea-surface Temperatures D．Extreme Weather Events and Global Warming
【答案】28．C 29．D 30．A 31．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了全球变暖对海洋环境的危害以及对全球气候的影响。
28．推理判断题。根据第一段“The IPCC (政府间气候变化专门委员会) projects that up to 90 percent of coral reefs could disappear if global warming reaches 1.5℃. Another reason corals are in trouble is because of ocean acidification. Higher carbon dioxide levels have shift ed the chemistry of the ocean, making it more acidic, and corals and sea creatures have trouble growing in acidic conditions.(政府间气候变化专门委员会预测，如果全球变暖达到1.5℃，高达90%的珊瑚礁可能会消失。珊瑚陷入困境的另一个原因是海洋酸化。更高的二氧化碳水平改变了海洋的化学成分，使其更具酸性，珊瑚和海洋
生物在酸性条件下难以生长)”可知，珊瑚礁处于消失的危险中。故选C。
29．细节理解题。根据第二段“The sea level has risen by an average of 20 centimeters since the late 19th century, and the research by scientists studying the last 25 years of satellite data found that the ocean water is rising faster and faster. If it continues at its current rate, the rise in sea level by 2100 will be more than double the current estimates.(自19世纪末以来，海平面平均上升了20厘米，科学家对过去25年的卫星数据进行研究后发现，海水上升的速度越来越快。如果以目前的速度继续下去，到2100年海平面的上升幅度将是目前估计的两倍多)”可知，海平面上升的速度超乎人们的想象。故选D。
30．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Especially troubling are the extreme weather events that are happening more often around the world.(尤其令人不安的是世界各地越来越频繁发生的极端天气事件)”以及后文“The year 2017 was a busy one for Atlantic hurricanes.(2017年是大西洋飓风频发的一年)”可知，飓风的强度在增加。故划线词意思是“增加”。故选A。
31．主旨大意题。根据第一段“More than 80 percent of global heat is absorbed by the ocean, which has a massive capacity to store and give off heat. High sea-surface temperatures are causing long-term damage to coral reefs (珊瑚礁).(全球80%以上的热量被海洋吸收，海洋具有巨大的储存和释放热量的能力。高海面温度正在对珊瑚礁造成长期损害)”以及第二段“When ocean water warms, it expands in volume. This is a major cause of the rise in sea levels, along with the water added to the ocean by the melting of land-based glaciers (冰川).(当海水变暖时，它的体积会膨胀。这是海平面上升的一个主要原因，同时也是陆地冰川融化向海洋中增加的水的主要原因)”结合文章介绍了全球变暖对海洋环境的危害以及对全球气候的影响。故B项“全球变暖，它造成了什么损害”最能概括全文，适合作文章标题。故选B。
D
About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms (算法) to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics.
Kyle Chayka, a writer for The New Yorker, discusses this topic in his book, Filterworld. He explains that algorithms analyze user data to predict and influence what they will likely engage with. This means that instead of a simple, chronological feed, users encounter a dynamic stream, constantly adapting to their preferences. Chayka examines how these algorithmic recommendations control what we consume, from
music and movies to food and travel destinations. He argues that this machine-driven selection process has turned us into passive consumers, making our preferences and tastes more similar.
Chayka points out that algorithms make us passive by always showing us content that we’re unlikely to click away from but won’t find too unexpected or challenging. This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors.
Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms. For instance, musicians on Spotify or TikTok might focus on creating catchy hooks at the beginning of their songs to grab the listener’s attention.
Despite the strong presence of these algorithms, Chayka believes that regulation could reduce their influence. He suggests that if Meta, the parent company of Facebook, were required to separate its various services, like Instagram or WhatsApp, and make them compete with each other, it could give users more control and choice over their digital consumption.
In summary, the change from simple, time-ordered social. media posts to algorithm-driven content has a big impact on both the viewers and the creators, influencing what we see, hear, and even think. Chayka’s insights highlight the need for greater awareness and potentially more regulation in our increasingly digital world.
32．According to the text, how have social media platforms changed in the past ten years
A．They show posts in a time-based order.
B．They prioritize posts from friends and family.
C．They make adjustments to satisfy users’ needs.
D．They provide more content to meet different needs.
33．What does Kyle Chayka think of algorithmic recommendations
A．They make users more active consumers.
B．They shape users’ preferences and behaviors.
C．They reduce the influence of content creators.
D．They expose users to diverse and challenging content.
34．How do algorithms influence musicians’ work on digital platforms
A．By encouraging musicians to create longer songs.
B．By discouraging musicians from using catchy hooks.
C．By giving musicians more control and choice over their music.
D．By requiring musicians to create their work to fit the platforms.
35．What can be concluded from the text
A．Tech companies should have more departments.
B．Social media algorithms give content creators less opportunities.
C．Social media algorithms flatten our culture by making decisions for us.
D．Network platforms have increased the common recommendations for 10 years.
【答案】32．C 33．B 34．D 35．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如今社交媒体运用算法会根据用户的喜好进行相应的推送。
32．细节理解题。根据第一段“About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics.”（大约十年前，登录Facebook、Twitter或Instagram，看到的大多是朋友和家人发布的帖子，顺序是先后的。如今，这些平台呈现的内容是多种多样的，通过算法进行定制，以匹配用户的兴趣，无论是植物、体育、猫还是政治）可知，社交媒体平台在过去的十年里会根据用户的需求进行调整。故选C项。
33．细节理解题。根据第三段“This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors.”（这种源源不断的推荐减少了我们接触多样化或具有挑战性的内容，微妙地塑造了我们的偏好和行为）可知，Kyle Chayka认为算法推荐塑造了用户的偏好和行为。故选B项。
34．细节理解题。根据第四段“Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms.”（此外，Chayka还指出，算法还会迫使音乐家和艺术家等内容创作者调整自己的作品，以适应这些数字平台）可知，算法要求音乐家创作适合平台的作品。故选D项。
35．推理判断题。通读全文且根据第三段“This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure
to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors.”（这种源源不断的推荐减少了我们接触多样化或具有挑战性的内容，微妙地塑造了我们的偏好和行为）可知，文章主要介绍了社交媒体运用算法会根据用户的喜好进行相应的推送，但推送的内容因为缺乏挑战和多样性，进而使我们的文化更加扁平化。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。
Ask anyone how they’re feeling these days and chances are that they’ll reply with some version of “exhausted”. We’re tired of operating amid uncertainty. We’re tired of balancing childcare with work. 36 They direct our focus to the most readily available information to help us make decisions quickly without properly considering all the variables.
The result is that we are wired to move toward things that make us feel good and away from things that make us feel uncomfortable. 37 They default (默认) to what feels “normal”. Those networks are so deep in our thinking that when we’re traveling a new and challenging path, our wheels default back to the worn-in grooves (凹槽). So, how do we do hard things when our brains are constantly telling us to avoid effort
38 A 2016 study found that when people are upset, they’re less likely to try to do hard things. When they’re feeling upbeat, however, they’re more likely to take on the hard-but-essential tasks that ultimately make life better. One way we can get ourselves in the right mindset is to do what’s called “reappraisal”, in which we create a shift in our brains of how we perceive a task.
Moreover, we must give our brains the right amount of autonomy. When we have a choice, our brains often want to programme something easy. 39 Put it into a work context: Do I want to experiment with a new project management tool that might make things easier for my team next week, or do I want to stick with the same sheet that a former employee established that none of us feel great about anyway
40 But by understanding what’s going on in your brain, you can work toward accomplishing hard things and manage your fears better.
A．Tackle them when we’re in a good mood.
B．Doing things like hard work can seem abnormal.
C．Our brains label effort as bad because it’s hard work.
D．We should be creative and open-minded when doing tasks.
E．This is called mindset fault, the tendency to do right things.
F．When we feel like this, our brains want to save mental energy.
G．But we can reduce the response by challenging ourselves to be innovative.
【答案】36．F 37．C 38．A 39．G 40．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文从科学的角度分析了为什么人们有畏难情绪，并且给出了相应的解决措施。
36．根据上文“Ask anyone how they’re feeling these days and chances are that they’ll reply with some version of “exhausted”. We’re tired of operating amid uncertainty. We’re tired of balancing childcare with work.(问任何人最近感觉如何，他们很可能会回答某种形式的“筋疲力尽”。我们厌倦了在不确定的情况下运作。我们厌倦了平衡照顾孩子和工作)”以及后文“They direct our focus to the most readily available information to help us make decisions quickly without properly considering all the variables.(它们将我们的注意力引导到最容易获得的信息上，以帮助我们快速做出决定，而无需适当地考虑所有变量)”可知，上文提到大脑有厌倦感，可推知本句承接上文，解释为什么会有这种感觉。故F选项“当我们有这种感觉时，我们的大脑想要保存精神能量”符合语境，故选F。
37．根据后文“They default (默认) to what feels “normal”. Those networks are so deep in our thinking that when we’re traveling a new and challenging path, our wheels default back to the worn-in grooves (凹槽). So, how do we do hard things when our brains are constantly telling us to avoid effort (他们默认感觉“正常”。这些网络在我们的思维中如此之深，以至于当我们走在一条新的、充满挑战的道路上时，我们的车轮默认回到了磨损的凹槽。那么，当我们的大脑不断告诉我们要避免努力时，我们如何去做困难的事情呢？)”可知，后文提到大脑会告知我们避免努力，本句说明原因。故C选项“我们的大脑认为努力是不好的，因为它是辛苦的工作”符合语境，故选C。
38．根据后文“A 2016 study found that when people are upset, they’re less likely to try to do hard things. When they’re feeling upbeat, however, they’re more likely to take on the hard-but-essential tasks that ultimately make life better. One way we can get ourselves in the right mindset is to do what’s called “reappraisal”, in which we create a shift in our brains of how we perceive a task.(2016年的一项研究发现，当人们感到沮丧时，他们不太可能尝试去做困难的事情。然而，当他们感到乐观时，他们更有可能
承担那些艰难但重要的任务，最终使生活变得更好。让自己进入正确心态的一种方法是做所谓的“重新评估”，在这个过程中，我们在大脑中创造一个我们如何看待任务的转变)”可知，后文的研究表明，在乐观的心态下更有可能承担那些艰难但重要的任务，最终使生活变得更好，说明要在积极的心态下去处理困难的任务。故A选项“当我们心情好的时候处理它们”符合语境，故选A。
39．根据上文“Moreover, we must give our brains the right amount of autonomy. When we have a choice, our brains often want to programme something easy.(此外，我们必须给我们的大脑适当的自主权。当我们有选择的时候，我们的大脑通常会选择一些简单的东西)”以及后文“Put it into a work context: Do I want to experiment with a new project management tool that might make things easier for my team next week, or do I want to stick with the same sheet that a former employee established that none of us feel great about anyway (把它放在工作环境中：我是想尝试一个新的项目管理工具，这可能会让我的团队下周的工作变得更容易，还是想坚持使用一个前员工建立的、我们都不太喜欢的表格？)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出大脑喜欢选择简单的东西，但是可以采取方法来减少这种倾向。故G选项“但是我们可以通过挑战自己的创新来减少这种反应”符合语境，故选G。
40．根据后文“But by understanding what’s going on in your brain, you can work toward accomplishing hard things and manage your fears better.(但是通过了解你的大脑中发生了什么，你可以努力完成困难的事情，更好地管理你的恐惧)”可知，后文提到了解大脑可以让我们完成困难的事情，可知后文与本句为转折关系，推测本句是在说明完成困难的工作在大脑看来不太寻常。故B选项“做艰苦的工作看起来不正常”符合语境，故选B。
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。
I’m a teacher at a local high school. One day, I found myself 41 a brilliant moment in the cafeteria. During lunch, I noticed one of my 42 Jason holding up his tray (托盘) with a confused expression. 43 , he was having trouble deciding where to sit in the 44 cafeteria. After some hesitation, he approached a table where a few students were absorbed in their own 45 and asked if he could join them. They welcomed him, and he 46 , looking content.
Moments later, another student approached the table and asked if he could join them. Jason seized the 47 to introduce an element of fun and challenge. He asked the boy if he could answer a riddle before
joining them. Interested, the boy 48 , and Jason presented him with the riddle: “What has 49 but can’t open locks ” After a moment of thought, the boy admitted he didn’t know the answer. With a mischievous grin, Jason pointed to the piano in the corner of the cafeteria and 50 that the answer was “a piano”. The other students 51 . The table soon became known as the “riddle table”, attracting students who were 52 to solve riddles for the chance to join.
As a teacher, I couldn’t help but appreciate the 53 and friendship unfolded during the lunch period. It turns out that sometimes, a little intellectual challenge can 54 a random cafeteria table into the hottest spot in school. Definitely a 55 move by Jason.
41．A．witnessing B．bringing C．providing D．exploring
42．A．teachers B．customers C．students D．colleagues
43．A．Ideally B．Obviously C．Modestly D．Literally
44．A．fashionable B．splendid C．beautiful D．crowded
45．A．professions B．territories C．conversations D．situations
46．A．ran away B．settled in C．stepped out D．looked up
47．A．opportunity B．emphasis C．advocate D．absence
48．A．resisted B．calmed C．hesitated D．agreed
49．A．doors B．arms C．keys D．legs
50．A．insisted B．revealed C．suggested D．thought
51．A．laughed B．exploded C．shouted D．apologized
52．A．clever B．tired C．eager D．afraid
53．A．creativity B．kindness C．mission D．relation
54．A．load B．inject C．feed D．turn
55．A．curious B．genius C．suitable D．powerful
【答案】
41．A 42．C 43．B 44．D 45．C 46．B 47．A 48．D 49．C 50．B 51．A 52．C 53．A 54．D 55．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在学校食堂看到的一个令人印象深刻的时刻。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一天，我发现自己在自助餐厅见证了一个辉煌的时刻。A. witnessing
目击；B. bringing带来；C. providing提供；D. exploring探索。根据“a brilliant moment in the cafeteria.”可知，作者见证了一个辉煌的时刻。故选A。
42．考查名词词义辨析。句意：午餐时，我注意到我的一个学生杰森带着一种困惑的表情拿着他的盘子。A. teachers老师；B. customers顾客；C. students学生；D. colleagues同事。根据“I’m a teacher at a local high school.”和“he approached a table where a few students”可知，Jason是作者的学生。故选C。
43．考查副词词义辨析。句意：显然，他在拥挤的自助餐厅里找不到座位。A. Ideally理想地，理论上；B. Obviously明显地；C. Modestly谦虚地；D. Literally字面上。根据“he was having trouble deciding where to sit”和“After some hesitation”可知，显然，他找不到座位。故选B。
44．考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. fashionable时尚的；B. splendid壮观的；C. beautiful美丽的；D. crowded拥挤的。根据“Moments later, another student approached the table and asked if he could join them.”可知，食堂很拥挤，没有很多空余的座位。故选D。
45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：犹豫了一阵之后，他走近一张桌子，那里有几个学生正在全神贯注地交谈，他问他是否可以加入他们。A. professions职业；B. territories领土；C. conversations谈话；D. situations情况。根据“asked if he could join them”可知，那几个学生正在交谈。故选C。
46．考查动词短语辨析。句意：他们欢迎他，他安顿下来，看起来很满足。A. ran away逃跑；B. settled in定居，安顿下来；C. stepped out离开，退出；D. looked up查阅，向上看。根据“They welcomed him”可知，他找到座位安顿下来。故选B。
47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：Jason抓住机会引入了有趣和挑战的元素。A. opportunity机会；B. emphasis强调，重点；C. advocate拥护者，支持者；D. absence缺席。根据“He asked the boy if he could answer a riddle before joining them.”可知，Jason让那个男孩猜谜语，因此是抓住机会引入有趣和挑战的元素。故选A。
48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：男孩很感兴趣，同意了，杰森给他出了一个谜语:“什么东西有钥匙却打不开锁？”A. resisted抵制；B. calmed使平静下来；C. hesitated犹豫；D. agreed同意。根据“Jason presented him with the riddle”可知，男孩同意了Jason的提议。故选D。
49．考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. doors门；B. arms手臂；C. keys琴键，钥匙；D. legs腿。根据下文“that the answer was “a piano”.”可知，此处的谜语是“什么东西有钥匙却打不开锁 ”，key也有琴键的意思。故选C。
50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：杰森调皮地笑了笑，指着餐厅角落里的钢琴，说答案是“钢琴”。A. insisted坚持；B. revealed揭露；C. suggested建议；D. thought认为。根据“After a moment of thought, the boy admitted he didn’t know the answer.”可知，Jason揭开谜底。故选B。
51．考查动词词义辨析。句意：其他学生都笑了。A. laughed笑；B. exploded爆炸；C. shouted喊叫；D. apologized道歉。根据“The table soon became known as the “riddle table”, attracting students”可知，猜谜语的游戏吸引了很多学生，因此其他学生觉得有趣，笑了。故选A。
52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这张桌子很快就被称为“谜语桌”，吸引了渴望猜谜的学生加入。A. clever聪明的；B. tired劳累的；C. eager渴望的；D. afraid害怕的。根据“to solve riddles for the chance to join”可知，此处表示猜谜语游戏吸引了很多渴望参加的学生。故选C。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一名教师，我不禁欣赏午餐期间展现的创造力和友谊。A. creativity创造力；B. kindness善良；C. mission使命，任务；D. relation关系。根据“It turns out that sometimes, a little intellectual challenge can 　　14　　 a random cafeteria table into the hottest spot in school.”可知，一个小小的智力挑战可以把一张随机的食堂桌子变成学校里最热门的地方，这是富有创造力的事。故选A。
54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实证明，有时候，一个小小的智力挑战可以把一张随机的食堂桌子变成学校里最热门的地方。A. load承载，装载；B. inject给……注射；C. feed喂养；D. turn转变，转向。根据“a random cafeteria table into the hottest spot in school.”可知，把一张随机的食堂桌子变成学校里最热门的地方，turn…into…为固定搭配，意为“把……转变成……”。故选D。
55．考查名词和形容词词义辨析。句意：绝对是杰森的天才之举。A. curious好奇的；B. genius天才般的；C. suitable合适的；D. powerful强大的，有影响力的。根据“a little intellectual challenge can 　　14　　 a random cafeteria table into the hottest spot in school.”可知，作者认为这一切都是Jason的天才之举。故选B。
第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Fireworks are essentially rockets in their simplest form. They produce noise, light and smoke, and sometimes they even explode sending up floating materials, like confetti (五彩纸屑). They can be designed to burn in all different colors and patterns, so people often set off a number of them in an effort 56 (create) an interesting fireworks display or show.
Historians believe fireworks 57 (appear) for the first time in ancient China in the second century B．C．, when they were made from bamboo stalks and gunpowder that would explode when 58 (throw) into a fire. They were said to drive away evil spirits. By the 15th century, fireworks had become popular in Europe, 59 (common) used for religious festivals and public entertainment. And when the U.S. settlers left Europe, they brought fireworks with them and made them a 60 (centre) part of the first Independence Day, 61 tradition still followed today.
Fireworks are wildly popular, 62 they have been linked to air pollution increases, and 63 (expert) are concerned about their negative effects 64 wildlife. Although they’re fleeting and infrequent, fireworks shows spray out a toxic concoction (混合物) that rains down quietly into lakes, rivers, and bays throughout the country. Many of the chemicals in fireworks are also persistent in the environment, 65 means they stubbornly sit there instead of breaking down.
【答案】
56．to create 57．appeared 58．thrown 59．commonly 60．central 61．a 62．but/yet 63．experts 64．on/upon 65．which
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了人们燃放烟花爆竹作为烘托节日喜庆氛围的一种形式有着其悠久的历史，但由于其制作材料的特殊性，也会产生一些环境污染问题。
56．考查动词不定式。句意：它们可以被设计成各种不同的颜色和图案，所以人们经常点燃一些烟花以创造一个有趣的烟花表演。in an effort to do sth意为“试图做某事”，故填to create。
57．考查时态。句意：历史学家认为，烟花最早出现在公元前2世纪的中国古代，当时烟花是用竹竿和火药制成的，扔进火里就会爆炸。分析句子结构可知，此处为谓语动词，由“in the second century B.C.”可知，动作发生在过去，用一般过去时态，appear是不及物动词，用主动语态，故填appeared。
58．考查过去分词。句意：历史学家认为，烟花最早出现在公元前2世纪的中国古代，当时烟花是用竹竿和火药制成的，扔进火里就会爆炸。这里when引导的从句使用了省略结构，完整的从句为：when they were thrown into a fire，当状语从句的主语和主句主语一致，且从句含有be动词时，可将从句主语和be动词省略，故填thrown。
59．考查副词。句意：到了15世纪，烟花已经在欧洲流行起来，通常用于宗教节日和公共娱乐活动。此处用副词作状语修饰动词used，需要的词义为“通常地”，故填commonly。
60．考查形容词。句意：当美国移民离开欧洲时，他们带来了烟花，并使它们成为第一个独立日的核心部分，这一传统一直延续到今天。根据空前后的冠词和名词可知，此处用形容词作定语，需要的词义为“中心的”，故填central。
61．考查冠词。句意：当美国移民离开欧洲时，他们带来了烟花，并使它们成为第一个独立日的核心部分，这一传统一直延续到今天。该部分属于同位语，对前面的内容进行补充说明，表示泛指一个传统，用不定冠词，tradition是以辅音音素开头，故填a。
62．考查并列连词。句意：烟花非常受欢迎，但它们与空气污染增加有关，专家们担心它们对野生动物的负面影响。根据语意，前后两个分句“Fireworks are wildly popular”与“they have been linked to air pollution increases”之间是转折关系，使用并列连词but或yet，故填but或yet。
63．考查名词的数。句意：烟花非常受欢迎，但它们与空气污染增加有关，专家们担心它们对野生动物的负面影响。expert为可数名词，此处为泛指意义，用复数形式，故填experts。
64．考查固定短语。句意：烟花非常受欢迎，但它们与空气污染增加有关，专家们担心它们对野生动物的负面影响。固定短语effect on/upon意为“对……的影响”，故填on或upon。
65．考查定语从句。句意：烟花中的许多化学物质也会在环境中持续存在，这意味着它们顽固地停留在那里，而不是分解。分析句子结构可知，此处为非限制性定语从句，用关系代词which指代前文整个句子“Many of the chemicals in fireworks are also persistent in the environment”，故填which。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，在抖音上碰巧刷到刘女士发布海边民宿招租信息，刚好打算今年高考结束后和五位女伴前往体验生活一周。请写信向李女士咨询。
内容包括：
1. 告知行程时间安排； 2. 咨询房屋相关具体事项； 3. 赶海相关事宜等。
注意：
1. 词数80词左右；
2. 请在答题卡相应位置作答。
参考词汇：抖音Tik Tok 赶海 comb the beach 民宿 homestay
Dear Ms. Liu,
______________________________________________________________________________________
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Ms. Liu,
I’m Li Hua, a university-bound student. Greatly interested in the beach combing and coastal life on Tik Tok, I’m writing to enquire of you about something detailed about your advertisement placed on Tik Tok for your homestay.
We, a group of 6 girls, are to arrive at your hotel the next morning after Gaokao ends, namely, June 10th, and will stay for a whole week. Could you tell me exactly how far it is from the hotel to the beach where we can go beach climbing and swimming Is it convenient for us to listen to the waves at night in our room Will you accompany us to the beach and guide us when we are there, essential equipment provided Does the money you charge cover 3 meals
Thanks! I’m looking forward to your earliest reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给刘女士写一封信，表明想去海边民宿体验生活，告知刘女士相关行程安排、咨询房屋及赶海相关事宜。
【详解】1.词汇积累：
询问：enquire→inquire
准确地：exactly→accurately
陪伴某人：accompany sb.→keep pany
包括：cover→include
2.句式拓展：简单句变复合句
原句：I’m writing to enquire of you about something detailed about your advertisement placed on Tik Tok
for your homestay.
拓展句：I’m writing to enquire of you about something detailed about your advertisement which was placed on Tik Tok for your homestay.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Could you tell me exactly how far it is from the hotel to the beach where we can go beach climbing and swimming (运用了how 引导的宾语从句和where引导的定语从句)
[高分句型2] Will you accompany us to the beach and guide us when we are there, essential equipment provided (运用了when引导的时间状语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A lesson from my sister
My elder sister was different. She was socially awkward. She could not look at people in the eye. She would mumble (嘟哝) to herself and repeat the words she had just said. The child psychologist had termed it as “Asperger Syndrome”.
She, however, was academically capable. Therefore, we attended the same primary school. Despite this, I never, ever admitted in public that she was my sister. There was one incident, however, that changed how I viewed my sister. It was the incident that changed me.
Being in primary six, about to graduate, the school had made it a must for everyone to perform. Due to my sister’s inability to work together with others, she had to do it individually.
“I’ll sing,” my sister told my parents confidently. Hearing that, I was completely shocked. How could my sister, who was socially awkward, sing in front of the school I knew so well that if this happened, she would surely embarrass me.
Silently I prayed I would not have to watch my sister disgrace herself. It is fine. No one knows she is your sister. I remember telling myself these exact lines as I sat in the hall, waiting for the performances to start.
The lights dimmed and the curtains parted to reveal the only solo — my sister. It took about a whole minute for her to speak out her name and class and by that time, whispers were heard in the audience. “Why is she taking so long ” People around me asked. I sat nervously in my seat, wishing I were somewhere else.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的总词数应为120左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
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Finally my sister started to sing.
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Guilt (内疚) and shame filled my heart as I listened to my sister’s wonderful singing.
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【答案】Paragraph 1
Finally my sister started to sing. I was prepared for the worst. She opened her mouth, and I was shocked — she sang effortlessly and melodiously. Her voice rang naturally through the hall, beautiful in its power. I listened ever so carefully to the lyrics that she had composed all by herself and wondered — how did I not know that my sister could sing like an angel
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Guilt (内疚) and shame filled my heart as I listened to my sister’s wonderful singing. I realized that I had been so wrong. She was socially awkward yet so gifted. How could I have doubted my sister’s abilities She taught me a lesson that I should not judge a person from just one perspective. Although she knew that I was embarrassed by her and was unwilling to attend her concert, she had never taken it to heart. It was then that I was determined to love her unconditionally and tell everybody that she was my sister.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，这篇文章主要讲述了作者和姐姐之间的故事。姐姐有一种社交障碍，但在学术上很有能力。有一次在学校演出中，她独自唱歌，让作者震惊地发现她的歌声非常美妙。作者感到内疚和羞愧，意识到自己之前的误解。从那以后，作者决定无条件地爱她并公开承认她是自己的姐姐。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“最后我姐姐开始唱歌”可知，第一段可描写作者的姐姐唱歌时出乎意料的优秀表现，以及作者自己的疑问。
②由第二段首句内容“当我听着姐姐美妙的歌声时，内疚和羞愧充满了我的心。”可知，第二段可描写作者自己内心的愧疚以及作者最终做出的改变。
2.续写线索：
姐姐开始歌唱——作者感到惊叹——作者感到愧疚——明白道理——接受姐姐
3.词汇激活
行为类
①知道：wonder/want to know
②意识到：realize/be aware of
③出席：attend/be present at
情绪类
①震惊：shocked/astonished
②尴尬的：awkward/embarrassed
【点睛】[高分句型1] Although she knew that I was embarrassed by her and was unwilling to attend her concert, she had never taken it to heart. （运用了由although引导让步状语从句和that引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型2] It was then that I was determined to love her unconditionally and tell everybody that she was my sister.（运用了强调句结构和that引导的宾语从句）

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