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吉林地区普通高中2023-2024学年度高三年级
第三次模拟考试英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
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● Cookies
Our site also uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user’s computer and allow websites to remember information about users.
You have the choice to set your browser (浏览器) to accept or reject these cookies. However, if you do not accept cookies from us, your ability to use some areas of our site will be limited.
● SMS Services
If you sign up for SMS Services, data obtained from you in connection with this SMS service may include your mobile phone number, your carrier’s name and the date, time and content of your messages. We may use this information to contact you and provide the services you request from us.
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If you click on or interact with a hyperlink that you find on the Services, including but not limited to nationalgeographic.com, you have left our Services and are sending information to a different website or application. You should read the terms and policies of the third-party website provider to see how your personally identifiable information will be treated on its site.
21. Which of the following will restrict your full access to NGS websites
A. Connecting through the mobile phone.
B. Signing up for SMS Services.
C. Refusing Cookies from NGS.
D. Using your IP address.
22. What will happen if you click on a hyperlink not limited to NGS services
A. You will be still on NGS Services.
B. Your information will be treated similarly.
C. Your privacy will be let out by NGS Services.
D. You are sending information to another website or app.
23. What is this text about
A. Warning of a project. B. Use of a website.
C. Introduction to an item. D. Advertisement for an app.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了NGS这个网站的使用。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Cookies部分中“However, if you do not accept cookies from us, your ability to use some areas of our site will be limited.(但是，如果您不接受我们的cookie，您使用我们网站某些区域的能力将受到限制)”可知，如果拒绝接受NGS的某些cookie，访问将受限。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Links to Websites Not Owned by National Geographic Society部分“If you click on or interact with a hyperlink that you find on the Services, including but not limited to nationalgeographic.com, you have left our Services and are sending information to a different website or application(如果您点击服务(包括但不限于nationalgeographic.com)上的超链接或与之交互，则表示您已离开我们的服务，并将信息发送到另一个网站或应用程序)”可知，如果点击包括但不限于 NGS的超链接，就意味着您正在给另一个网站或程序发送信息。故选D。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，并结合● Cookies中“You have the choice to set your browser (浏览器) to accept or reject these cookies.(您可以选择设置浏览器接受或拒绝这些cookie)”，SMS Services中“If you sign up for SMS Services, data obtained from you in connection with this SMS service may include your mobile phone number, your carrier’s name and the date, time and content of your messages.(如果您注册了SMS服务，则从您获得的与此SMS服务相关的数据可能包括您的移动电话号码、您的运营商名称以及您的短信的日期、时间和内容)”和Links to Websites Not Owned by National Geographic Society中“If you click on or interact with a hyperlink that you find on the Services, including but not limited to nationalgeographic.com, you have left our Services and are sending information to a different website or application.(如果您点击服务(包括但不限于nationalgeographic.com)上的超链接或与之交互，则表示您已离开我们的服务，并将信息发送到另一个网站或应用程序) ”可知，本文主要介绍了使用NGS这个网站时需要注意的事项。故选B。
B
It wasn’t until after I graduated from college, and realized that there’s no such thing as all-encompassing (包罗万象) knowledge, that I was able to read for pleasure. A sense of curiosity directed me and I started to see dictionaries as field guides to the life of language. Looking up words felt less like a failing than an admission that there are lots of things I don’t know and an opportunity to discover just how many.
I prize my 1954 copy of Webster’s New International Dictionary, Second Edition. I often consult it, during evening games of Scrabble or midday magazine reading. When I come across unfamiliar words while reading novels, I look them up. When I start encountering these words elsewhere, the linguistic (语言的) universe seems to shrink to the size of a small town.
Dictionaries heighten my senses: They direct my attention into a conversation with language. They make me wonder what other things I’m blind to because I haven’t taught myself to notice them yet. Recently spotted examples include orrery, “a mechanical model, usually clockwork, devised to represent the motions of the moon and Earth (and sometimes also other planets) around the sun.” The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) also tells me that the word comes from the fourth Earl of Orrery, for whom a copy of the first machine was made, around 1700. Useful Obviously not. Satisfying Deeply.
Wikipedia and Google answer questions with more questions, opening up pages you never asked for. But a dictionary builds on common knowledge, using simple words to explain complex ones. Using one feels as if I’m prying open an oyster (蚝) rather than falling down a rabbit hole. Why leave solvable mysteries up to guesswork
For me, dictionaries are a door into that kind of uncalculated knowledge-seeking. They remind me that following your curiosity instead of brushing it aside is one of the best ways I know to feel connected to more than what’s right in front of you.
24. What can we know about the author
A. He merely read for fun before graduation.
B. He longed to learn about all knowledge.
C. He considered dictionaries chances of enrichment.
D. He admitted being a failure when learning languages.
25. Why does the author mention the example of orrery in paragraph 3
A. To introduce a word. B. To indicate a finding.
C. To clarify a concept. D. To support a statement.
26. What does the underlined part in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Encountering new problems. B. Entering a different world.
C. Acquiring essential common sense. D. Simplifying tough questions.
27. According to the passage, which of the following can best describe dictionaries
A. Jaw-dropping. B. Eye-opening. C. Mind-numbing. D. Labour-saving.
【答案】24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为记叙文，讲述了使用词典给作者带来的好处。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Looking up words felt less like a failing than an admission that there are lots of things I don’t know and an opportunity to discover just how many.(查单词与其说是一种失败，不如说是一种承认，我不知道的东西很多，而且有机会发现到底有多少)”可知，作者认为字典有丰富知识的机会。故选C。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“They make me wonder what other things I’m blind to because I haven’t taught myself to notice them yet. Recently spotted examples include orrery, “a mechanical model, usually clockwork, devised to represent the motions of the moon and Earth (and sometimes also other planets) around the sun.”(它们让我怀疑还有什么东西是我视而不见的，因为我还没有教会自己去注意它们。最近发现的例子包括orrery：“一种机械模型，通常是发条装置，用来表示月球和地球(有时也包括其他行星)围绕太阳的运动。”)”可推知，作者在第3段提到了orrery的例子是为了支持一项声明。故选D。
【26题详解】
词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“Wikipedia and Google answer questions with more questions, opening up pages you never asked for. But a dictionary builds on common knowledge, using simple words to explain complex ones.(维基百科和谷歌用更多的问题回答问题，打开你从未问过的页面。但是字典建立在常识的基础上，用简单的词来解释复杂的词)”可知，词典可以简洁的方式解释复杂的问题，而其他网站则以更多的问题来回答你的问题，没有达到解决的目的。由此可知falling down a rabbit hole 意指没有解决问题反而遇到新的问题。可知，故选A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“For me, dictionaries are a door into that kind of uncalculated knowledge-seeking. They remind me that following your curiosity instead of brushing it aside is one of the best ways I know to feel connected to more than what’s right in front of you.(对我来说，字典是一扇通往那种未经计算的求知之门。他们提醒我，跟随你的好奇心，而不是置之不理，是我所知道的最好的方式之一，让你觉得自己与眼前的事物有更多的联系)”可推知，词典丰富了知识，打开了作者的视野。故选B。
C
In 1986, King Charles suggested talking to plants, a thought initially mocked but now supported by evidence that plants can detect, react to, and potentially produce sound.
Since plants have been evolving alongside the insects for hundreds of millions of years, Heidi Appel, a botanist and Reginald Cocroft, an entomologist wondered if plants might be sensitive to the sounds made by insects. The researchers recorded the vibrations (声音震动) from caterpillars (毛虫) as they chewed on leaves. Then the plants were exposed to the recorded vibrations while no caterpillars were actually present. The results were striking. Leaves that had been exposed had significantly higher levels of defensive chemicals, making them much harder for the caterpillars to eat. The research may have practical consequences, such as using drones armed with speakers to warn crops of pest threats, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.
Further studies by ecologist Monica Gagliano reveal that plants, like pea plants, can “hear” water through sound, with roots responding to water-related vibrations even when the water is inaccessible. This finding could have implications for preventing damage to sewer (下水道) systems caused by plant roots. The assumption had been that it was leaks that attracted the roots. The solution, she says, might be to invest in pipes that are silent as water runs through them.
Additionally, the study by the team at Tel Aviv University revealed that plants under stress, due to factors like insufficient water or physical damage, make high-frequency sounds, which can be detected even in noisy environments. This opens possibilities for using microphones to monitor plant health in agriculture, potentially aiding farmers in identifying and addressing crop issues.
Despite some questions remaining to be solved, these fascinating discoveries cast new light on plants’ ability to perceive and respond to sounds in their environment. Plants live in a world full of sounds due to human civilization, and it is worth investigating this interesting aspect. Perhaps researchers might even seek funding from King Charles.
28. What was the original reaction to King Charles’s suggestion
A. Ambiguous. B. Favourable.
C. Indifferent. D. Opposed.
29. What practical result may the research by Heidi and Reginald lead to
A. Introducing drones with speakers to farmers.
B. Applying chemicals to enhance plant growth.
C. Stimulating plants to release anti-pest chemicals.
D. Developing new types of protective pesticides.
30. Why is employing silent pipes suggested
A. To reduce noise pollution.
B. To protect sewer systems.
C. To improve water transportation.
D. To attract plant roots to accessible water.
31. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage
P: paragraph
A. B.
C. D.
【答案】28. D 29. C 30. B 31. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为说明文，介绍了植物不仅可以探测到声音，对声音做出反应，并可能产生声音。植物与声音相互关系的研究也为我们的生活提供了很多的实践价值。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“King Charles suggested talking to plants, a thought initially mocked but now supported by evidence that plants can detect, react to, and potentially produce sound. (查尔斯国王建议与植物交谈，这一想法最初受到嘲笑，但现在有证据表明，植物可以探测到声音，对声音做出反应，并可能产生声音)”可知，人们最初对查尔斯的建议的态度是反对的，故选D项。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Leaves that had been exposed had significantly higher levels of defensive chemicals, making them much harder for the caterpillars to eat. The research may have practical consequences, such as using drones armed with speakers to warn crops of pest threats, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.(曾被暴露于毛虫咀嚼声音中的叶子含有更高水平的防御性化学物质，这使得毛虫更难吃到他们。这项研究可能产生实际的影响，比如使用配备扬声器的无人机来警告农作物害虫的威胁，为化学农药提供一种环保的替代品)”推知，Heidi和Reginald的研究可能导致的实际结果是刺激植物释放抗虫化学物质。故选C项。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“This finding could have implications for preventing damage to sewer systems caused by plant roots. The assumption had been that it was leaks that attracted the roots. The solution, she says, might be to invest in pipes that are silent as water runs through them. (这一发现可能对防止植物根系对下水道系统造成损害产生影响。此前的假设是滴水声吸引了植物根系。她说解决方法可能是投资当水流经时，保持静音的管道)”推知，应用静音管的目的是保护下水道系统。故选B项。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。文章第一段总体概括植物可以探测到声音，对声音做出反应，并可能产生声音；第二、三、四段分别介绍了植物可以探测到声音、植物可以对声音做出反应、植物可以产生声音的三个实验。文章第五段总结概括这些发现为植物感知和响应环境声音的能力提供了新的视角。因此文章为总—分—总结构。故选C项。
D
The news is everywhere. We can’t stop constantly checking it on our computer screens, but what is this doing to our minds
The news is committed to laying before us whatever is supposed to be most unusual and important in the world: a snowfall in the tropics; a love child for the president; a set of conjoined (连体的) twins.
The news knows how to operate its own mechanics almost invisible and therefore hard to question. It speaks to us in a natural unaccented voice, without reference to its own perspective. It fails to disclose that it does not merely report on the world, but is instead constantly at work crafting a new planet in our minds in line with its own often highly distinctive priorities.
Why do we, the audience, keep checking the news Fear has a lot to do with it. After even a short period of being cut off from news, our anxiety has a habit of building up. We know how much is likely to go wrong and how fast: an A380 may have its fuel line cracked and crash into the bay in flames, a virus from an African bat may leap the species barrier and enter a crowded Japanese commuter train, investors may pose a run on the currency and yet another seemingly ordinary father may call a violent end to the lives of his two beautiful young children.
The hum and rush of the news have flowed into our deepest selves. What an achievement a moment of calm now is, what a miracle the ability to fall asleep or to talk undistracted with a friend and what demanding discipline would be required to make us turn away from the messy news and listen for a day to nothing but the rain and our own thoughts. We may need some help with what the news is doing to us: with the envy and the terror, with the excitement and the frustration; with all that we’ve been told and yet occasionally suspect we may be better off never having learned.
32. What does news offer us according to the passage
A. Its operating system.
B. Its preferred world.
C. Normal happenings worldwide.
D. Objective points of view.
33. People keep checking news because they are_______.
A. worried about losing contact with updates.
B. anxious about building up a habit.
C. curious about an African virus in Japan.
D. interested in strangers’ extraordinary lives.
34. Which of the following statements will the writer approve of
A. Talking with a friend is remarkable.
B. Listening to natural songs is absolutely impossible.
C. Preventing envy and terror is realistic.
D. Staying clear of the media is beneficial.
35. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. News is transforming our lifestyle secretly.
B. News is becoming a user’s manual.
C. News is filling us with growing fear.
D. News is enriching our life dramatically.
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了新闻正在引领人们的生活，成为用户指南。
【32题详解】
细节理解题 根据第三段最后一句“It fails to disclose that it does not merely report on the world, but is instead constantly at work crafting a new planet in our minds in line with its own often highly distinctive priorities.”（它没有透露，它不仅报道世界，而且不断根据它自己非常独特的优先事项在我们的脑海中打造一个新的星球。）可知，新闻一直在我们的头脑中创造一个与它优选事项相一致的世界，由此可知，新闻提供给我们的是它更偏爱的世界。故选B项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题 根据第四段第二句和第三句“Fear has a lot to do with it. After even a short period of being cut off from news, our anxiety has a habit of building up.”（恐惧与此有很大关系。即使是短暂的与新闻隔绝之后，我们的焦虑也会逐渐增加。）可知，人们因害怕不能知道最新消息而连续不断地刷新闻。故选A项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题 根据第五段中“What an achievement a moment of calm now is, what a miracle the ability to fall asleep or to talk undistracted with a friend and what demanding discipline would be required to make us turn away from the messy news and listen for a day to nothing but the rain and our own thoughts.”（现在能有片刻的平静是多么了不起的成就，能睡着或能不受干扰地与朋友交谈是多么了不起的奇迹，要让我们抛开纷乱的新闻，一整天只听淅淅沥沥的雨声和自己的思绪，这需要多么苛刻的纪律啊。）可知，人们的正常生活已经受到新闻的严重干扰，远离媒体是有好处的。故选D项。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题 纵览全文，尤其是第三段“The news knows how to operate its own mechanics almost invisible and therefore hard to question. It speaks to us in a natural unaccented voice, without reference to its own perspective. It fails to disclose that it does not merely report on the world, but is instead constantly at work crafting a new planet in our minds in line with its own often highly distinctive priorities.”（新闻知道如何运作自己的机制，几乎看不见，因此很难质疑。它以自然、不带口音的声音对我们说话，不考虑自己的观点。它没有透露，它不仅报道世界，而且不断根据它自己非常独特的优先事项在我们的脑海中打造一个新的星球。）可知，人们正在新闻的指引下生活，即新闻正在成为用户的指南。故选B项。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tai Chi, a gentle martial art originating from China and involving slow movements with a focus on breathing and on what your body is doing in that moment, provides numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being. Here are five convincing reasons to bring Tai Chi into your routine.
●It’s easy on the body.
Tai Chi offers gentle exercise suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. ____36____, as muscles remain relaxed without any stretching or straining. It’s an exercise that can be easily adapted for less able people, including those in wheelchairs.
●It could prevent falls.
A review of studies conducted in 2019 indicated that Tai Chi could lower the risk of falls among older people. Certainly, the emphasis is on balance, with sideways and backwards movements aiding in the strengthening of the muscles necessary for stability. ____37____.
●It may boost brain power.
____38____. Research shows that practising Tai Chi on a regular basis can enhance cognitive abilities in older adults, both those with and without memory issues. Given that it’s considered safe and suitable for the elderly, this is a definite win.
●____39____.
A reduction in stress and anxiety, along with an increase in confidence, is another mental health benefit of Tai Chi, as indicated by research findings, though further research is needed to comprehensively understand and confirm these effects.
●You can do it at home.
Attending classes can be beneficial for receiving structured instruction and connecting with like-minded individuals. ____40____ , providing an alternative for practicing at home. You’re bound to find one that matches your fitness level and exercise preferences. Practicing Tai Chi at home can also offer unparalleled convenience and flexibility.
A. It has the feel-good factor
B. It can improve heart health
C. The benefits aren’t just physical
D. But there are videos available online too
E. They also improve flexibility and spatial awareness
F. Its low-impact nature minimizes the risk of joint injury
G. You can share experiences with these people face-to-face
【答案】36. F 37. E 38. C 39. A 40. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍练习太极拳的五点好处。
【36题详解】
根据小标题“It’s easy on the body(它对身体来说很轻松)”可知，太极拳对身体不会造成过多的压力或负担，以及下一句“as muscles remain relaxed without any stretching or straining(因为肌肉保持放松，没有任何拉伸或紧张的情况)”可知，本句是在解释太极拳不会对身体造成压力的原因。故F选项“它的低冲击力使得关节损伤的风险降到最低”符合语境。故选F。
【37题详解】
根据小标题 “It could prevent falls.(它可以防止跌倒)”以及上文“Certainly, the emphasis is on balance, with sideways and backwards movements aiding in the strengthening of the muscles necessary for stability(当然，重点是平衡，侧向和向后的动作有助于加强稳定所必需的肌肉)”可知练习太极可以避免摔倒是因为该运动有助于加强稳定所必需的肌肉。而E选项“侧向和向后的动作还能提高灵活性和空间意识”是的另一个原因。其中also为语篇标志词，表示与上一句构成并列关系, they指代上句中的sideways and backwards movements。故选E。
【38题详解】
根据后文“Research shows that practising Tai Chi on a regular basis can enhance cognitive abilities in older adults, both those with and without memory issues. Given that it’s considered safe and suitable for the elderly, this is a definite win.(研究表明，定期练习太极可以提高老年人认知能力，无论是有记忆问题还是没有记忆问题。考虑到它被认为是安全的，适合老年人，这是一个明确的胜利)”以及语篇结构可知，在练习太极的五个原因中，前两个是对身体健康的好处，从第三个开始讨论对心理健康的好处。C选项“好处不只是身体上的”指出太极拳的好处不仅仅局限于身体上的，也包括了心理方面的好处，起到了承接上下段的功能。故选C。
【39题详解】
根据本段内容“A reduction in stress and anxiety, along with an increase in confidence, is another mental health benefit of Tai Chi, as indicated by research findings, though further research is needed to comprehensively understand and confirm these effects.(研究结果表明，减少压力和焦虑，增加信心，是太极拳对心理健康的另一个好处，尽管需要进一步的研究来全面了解和证实这些影响)”可知，该段谈论了太极拳对心理健康的好处，包括减轻压力和焦虑，增强自信心。因此，从逻辑上来说，该段标题应该强调太极拳对心理健康的积极影响。选项A “它让人感觉良好”符合语境。故选A。
【40题详解】
根据小标题 “You can do it at home(你可以在家里练习太极)”以及上文“Attending classes can be beneficial for receiving structured instruction and connecting with like-minded individuals.(参加课程对接受系统的指导和与志同道合的人联系是有益的)”和后文“providing an alternative for practicing at home(为在家练习提供了另一种选择)”可知D选项“但是网上也有视频”符合要求。 这个选项提到了在线视频使得在家练习成为可能，与小标题提到的在家练习的内容相关，同时与前一句构成转折关系。此外，该段倒数第二句话中的one指代D选项中的 “video”。故选D。
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空（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。
Kim Stemple, a special-education teacher, faced terrible diseases during her stay in a Boston hospital. While ____41____ with depression in her hospital room, Stemple received an unexpected present from a friend: a medal.
Before Stemple got too sick to ____42____, she had been a marathon runner and the medal brought back her racing memories. It served as a much-needed pick-me-up, ____43____ her of the strength and perseverance she once possessed. ____44____, it worked like a charm, and then some, ____45____ her spirits and renewing her determination.
Inspired by this life-changing ____46____, Stemple began to think about how such a simple act could bring hope to others going through ____47____ times. And from this ____48____ of inspiration, her charity, We Finish Together, was born. This initiative ____49____ medals from strangers — runners, dancers, swimmers, singers, and even spelling bee win-ners — and donated them to individuals in need.
Part of the process ____50____ the donor writing a personalized note on the ribbon, giving the recipient a unique ____51____ to someone who cares. Indeed, for those who were ____52____ in hospitals and battling health challenges, being presented with a medal and reading the warm ____53____ really made a big difference. It ____54____ a reminder that they were not ____55____ in their struggles and that there was always support available to them.
41.
A. wrestling B. competing C. quarreling D. parting
42
A. live B. heal C. exercise D. recover
43.
A. cheating B. clearing C. breaking D. reminding
44.
A. Casually B. Desperately C. Temporarily D. Surprisingly
45.
A. explaining B. lifting C. discovering D. absorbing
46.
A. season B. plan C. experience D. solution
47.
A. common B. tough C. pointless D. dangerous
48.
A. race B. game C. secret D. seed
49.
A. collected B. assessed C. borrowed D. bought
50.
A. promoted B. insisted C. involved D. shaped
51.
A. connection B. barrier C. division D. conflict
52.
A. trained B. stuck C. operated D. warned
53.
A. document B. message C. receipt D. gift
54.
A. threw away B. put down C. acted as D. dropped out
55.
A. shy B. weak C. tired D. alone
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. D 44. D 45. B 46. C 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. A 52. B 53. B 54. C 55. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。这篇文章讲述了特殊教育老师Kim Stemple在波士顿医院与疾病斗争期间收到朋友赠送的一枚奖牌，这个简单的举动如何极大地鼓舞了她，并启发了她创立慈善机构“We Finish Together”来帮助那些经历困难时期的人们。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当斯坦普尔在病房里与抑郁症作斗争时，她收到了一位朋友的意外礼物：一枚奖章。A. wrestling全力解决；B. competing竞争；C. quarreling争吵；D. parting分别。根据前文“Kim Stemple, a special-education teacher, faced terrible diseases during her stay in a Boston hospital.”可知，Stemple面临着可怕的疾病——抑郁症，所以应是与抑郁症作斗争。故选A项。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在斯坦普尔病得无法锻炼之前，她曾是一名马拉松运动员，这枚奖牌唤起了她的比赛记忆。A. live生活；B. heal治愈；C. exercise锻炼；D. recover恢复。根据后文“she had been a marathon runner”可知，斯坦普尔是一名马拉松运动员，所以应是病得无法锻炼之前。故选C项。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是她急需的提神剂，让她想起了自己曾经拥有的力量和毅力。A. cheating作弊；B. clearing清理；C. breaking损坏；D. reminding提醒。根据后文“her of the strength and perseverance she once possessed”结合选项，应是“让她想起了自己曾经拥有的力量和毅力”符合语境。故选D项。
【44题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：令人惊讶的是，这枚奖章像一种魔力一样发挥了作用，而且还发挥了一些作用，使她振作起来，重新下定决心。A. Casually随意地；B. Desperately拼命地；C. Temporarily暂时；D. Surprisingly令人惊讶地。根据后文“it worked like a charm, and then some, 　　　　5　　　　 her spirits and renewing her determination.”可知，这句话像一种魔力一样发挥了作用，应是令人惊讶地。故选D项。
45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：令人惊讶的是，这枚奖章像一种魔力一样发挥了作用，而且还发挥了一些作用，使她振作起来，重新下定决心。A. explaining解释；B. lifting提高；C. discovering发现；D. absorbing吸收。根据前文“it worked like a charm, and then some”以及后文“renewing her determination”可知，这枚奖章像一种魔力一样发挥了作用，而且还发挥了一些作用，使她振作起来，重新下定决心。故选B项。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：受到这次改变人生的经历的启发，斯坦普尔开始思考这样一个简单的行为如何能给那些正在经历艰难时期的人带来希望。A. season季节；B. plan计划；C. experience经历；D. solution解决方案。根据上文可知，斯坦普尔得了抑郁症，但是一枚奖章让她重新振作，所以应是一次改变人生的经历。故选C项。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：受到这次改变人生的经历的启发，斯坦普尔开始思考这样一个简单的行为如何能给那些正在经历艰难时期的人带来希望。A. common常见的；B. tough艰难的；C. pointless无意义的；D. dangerous危险的。根据前文“Kim Stemple, a special-education teacher, faced terrible diseases during her stay in a Boston hospital.”可知，斯坦普尔经历了艰难的时期。故选B项。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：从这个灵感的种子中，她的慈善机构“We Finish Together”诞生了。A. race比赛；B. game游戏；C. secret秘密；D. seed种子。根据后文“was born”结合选项可知，应是从种子中诞生。故选D项。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这项倡议从陌生人那里收集奖牌——跑步者、舞者、游泳者、歌手，甚至是拼写比赛冠军——并将它们捐赠给需要的人。A. collected收集；B. assessed评估；C. borrowed借；D. bought买。根据后文“donated them to individuals in need.”可知，捐赠的前提是要先收集。故选A项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个过程的一部分包括捐赠者在彩带上写下个性化的留言，让接受者与关心他们的人有一个独特的联系。A. promoted促进；B. insisted坚持；C. involved包含；D. shaped塑造。根据前文“Part of the process”可知，这个过程的一部分应是包括捐赠者在彩带上写下个性化的留言，符合语境。故选C项。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个过程的一部分包括捐赠者在彩带上写下个性化的留言，让接受者与关心他们的人有一个独特的联系。A. connection联系；B. barrier障碍；C. division部门；D. conflict争执。根据前文“the donor writing a personalized note on the ribbon”可知，捐赠者在彩带上写下个性化的留言，应是和接受者有一个独特的联系。故选A项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，对于那些被困在医院、与健康挑战作斗争的人来说，获得一枚奖牌、读到温暖的信息真的有很大的不同。A. trained培训；B. stuck困(于)；C. operated操作；D. warned警告。根据后文“battling health challenges”可知，与健康挑战作斗争的人应是被困在医院。故选B项。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：事实上，对于那些被困在医院、与健康挑战作斗争的人来说，获得一枚奖牌、读到温暖的信息真的有很大的不同。A. document文件；B. message信息；C. receipt收据；D. gift礼物。根据前文“donor writing a personalized note on the ribbon”可知，应是读到温暖的信息。故选B项。
【54题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：它提醒人们，他们在斗争中并不孤单，他们总能得到支持。A. threw away扔掉；B. put down放下；C. acted as担任…角色；D. dropped out退出。根据后文“a reminder”可知，应是“担任提醒者的角色”符合语境。故选C项。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它提醒人们，他们在斗争中并不孤单，他们总能得到支持。A. shy害羞的；B. weak虚弱的；C. tired疲倦的；D. alone孤独。根据后文“that there was always support available to them”可知，他们总能得到支持，所以他们在斗争中并不孤单。故选D项。
第二节（共10个小题；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。
Last year, Chinese from far-off cities flocked to Rongjiang County to watch an amateur village football super league, the VSL, or, CunChao. There was an audience of 50,000 once ____56____ (attract) to just one game, with millions more watching on Weibo and Douyin.
Football in Rongjiang County has a time-honored history, ____57____ (date) back to the 1940s. Back then, villagers made appointments to“play football together,”which could happen on any surface — whether it was on a grassland ____58____ on a concrete courtyard. At present, Rongjiang County has 14 standard football fields, all of ____59____ open for free. Every village has ____60____ (it) own team or even teams, with over 1000 players registered in the county. Let’s “play football together,”— a line villagers have ____61____ (repeat) said for over eight decades, has taken on an evolving implication with time.
The league’s cultural ____62____ (diverse) is another draw. During breaks in the matches, performances like the grand song of the Dong ethnic group, and the Lusheng dance of the Miao ethnic group were on show just on the pitch with their traditional ethnic costumes ____63____.
People’s hopes for the ____64____ (harmony) countryside as well as the vigor of rural life _____65_____(bring) out to the fullest on this CunChao game.
【答案】56. attracted
57. dating 58. or
59. which 60. its
61. repeatedly
62 diversity
63. on 64. harmonious
65. have been brought##are brought
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了榕江县的足球比赛吸引了中国许多观众前往观看。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一场比赛曾经吸引了5万名观众，而在微博和抖音上观看的观众则有数百万人。分析句子结构可知attract与逻辑主语audience构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语，故填attracted。
【57题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：榕江县的足球历史悠久，可以追溯到20世纪40年代。此处date与逻辑主语history构成主动关系，故用现在分词。故填dating。
【58题详解】
考查固定句型。句意：那时，村民们约定“一起踢足球”，这可以在任何地面上进行——无论是在草地上还是在混凝土庭院上。此处为句型whether…or…表示“无论是……还是……”。故填or。
【59题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：目前，榕江县拥有14个标准足球场，全部免费开放。此处为介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句修饰先行词14 standard football fields，作介词的宾语，指物，故填which。
【60题详解】
考查代词。句意：每个村庄都有自己的一只球队，甚至是多只球队，在该县注册的球员超过1000人。修饰名词team应用形容词性物主代词its。故填its。
【61题详解】
考查副词。句意：让我们“一起踢足球”，这是村民们80多年来反复说的一句话，随着时间的推移，这句话的含义也在不断变化。修饰动词said应用副词repeatedly，故填repeatedly。
【62题详解】
考查名词。句意：联盟的文化多样性是另一个吸引人的地方。作主语应用名词diversity，根据后文is可知为单数。故填diversity。
【63题详解】
考查介词。句意：比赛间歇，就在球场上上演侗族壮歌、苗族芦笙舞等民族传统服饰表演。此处表示“穿着……服饰”应用with sth. on。故填on。
【64题详解】
考查形容词。句意：人们对和谐乡村的向往和乡村生活的活力在村巢游戏中得到了充分的体现。修饰名词countryside应用形容词harmonious，故填harmonious。
【65题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：人们对和谐乡村的向往和乡村生活的活力在村巢游戏中得到了充分的体现。主语与i谓语构成被动关系，此处可用现在完成时的被动语态，表示过去的动作对现在产生影响；也可用一般现在时的被动语态，表示陈述事实，主语为People’s hopes，谓语用复数。故填have been brought/are brought。
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节. （满分15分）
66. 你校近期对学生参加家务劳动的情况做了一份调查，请根据下表中调查结果给学校英文报社写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 劳动状况描述;
2. 原因分析；
3. 你的建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 按如下格式作答，题目已为你写好。
Housework, Our Responsibility
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【答案】范文
Housework, Our Responsibility
Recently, a survey on students' participation in housework has been conducted in our school, revealing that only 18% of students regularly engage in housework, with 17% doing so occasionally, and 65% not participating at all.
Some reasons are likely to take responsibility for this situation. Firstly, the busy schedules often leave students with little free time. Besides, parents may not expect their children to assist with housework, further reducing the chances of student participation.
Personally, for students, it’s important to do regular housework, which can not only help them learn life skills and appreciate parents' efforts but also develop a sense of responsibility and independence. And Schools and parents should encourage regular participation in housework to help students grow into responsible individuals.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于图表作文。要求考生根据下表中调查结果给学校英文报社写一篇短文投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
实施：conduct→carry out
定期：regularly→on a regular basis
重要的：important→vital
此外：besides→in addition
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Besides, parents may not expect their children to assist with housework, further reducing the chances of student participation.
拓展句：Besides, parents may not expect their children to assist with housework, which further reduces the chances of student participation.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Besides, parents may not expect their children to assist with housework, further reducing the chances of student participation. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] Personally, for students, it’s important to do regular housework, which can not only help them learn life skills and appreciate parents' efforts but also develop a sense of responsibility and independence. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
第二节 （满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One bright Saturday morning, Mali and her mom walked around the neighbourhood. That is, her mom walked, but Mali ran, skipped, jumped over puddles and visited the neighbours’ dogs. Mali paused to look at the budding (发芽) trees on her block. “I can’t wait until summer,” she said, “especially for Mrs. Fair’s great tomatoes at her market stand.” She pointed.
Mali’s mom stood looking at the empty lot where the market was set up every summer weekend. She looked at Mali, “Honey, Mrs. Fair told me last week that she had to close her stand. She’s really getting too old to run it anymore.”
Mali turned, stared, and put her hands on her waist. “But Mrs. Fair’s stand can’t close!” she said. “It’s the only place in the neighbourhood we can buy fresh, delicious tomatoes.” Then she added, to show she wasn’t being selfish, “Everyone needs fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet.”
After they got home, Mali headed out to her backyard swing to think. “If only I could plant a garden,” she thought. “but our yard is way too small.” Just then, she noticed her neighbour, Mr. Taylor, looking at his daffodils. Mali knew he was thinking about how he had planted those flowers with his wife. This was the first spring since his wife had died, and Mali saw the sadness on his face. Then she had an idea.
Mali cleared her throat, and Mr. Taylor looked up. Mali decided to walk over to the fence. “Hi, Mr. Taylor,” she said. He waved, and turned away. “Wait!” Mali cried. Taking a risk while she still felt brave, she rushed to gather her thoughts. “Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Fair isn’t doing her tomato stand anymore because she’s getting old. So I’d like to grow tomatoes. I don’t want to get in the way of your flowers, but I really want tomatoes.”
Suddenly, Mr. Taylor smiled. “Mali, I’m not sure what you’re talking about, but you’ve made me smile. Reasons to smile have been scarce lately. What do you want to do ” Mali repeated, “I wanted to plant tomatoes, but I have no big land.” She sounded a little awkward.
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。
Just then, an idea came to Mr. Taylor.
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When the fruit ripened, there were more juicy, red tomatoes than even Mali could have imagined.
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【答案】范文
Just then, an idea came to Mr. Taylor. “How about if I make you a loan I’ll let you use a plot of land in my yard. When your garden starts to prosper, you can repay me with a few tomatoes.” On hearing that, Mali nodded her head without the slightest hesitation. The two shook hands on this deal. The next day, Mali bought some tomato plants with all her pocket money. Mr. Taylor taught Mali how to prepare the soil and place the plants. Finally, Mali was instructed to place stakes in the ground to help hold the plants up. Mr. Taylor explained, “Once the tomato comes, the heavy fruit makes the branches bend.” Then all they could do was water and pull weeds regularly, waiting in eager anticipation for the tasty fruit.
When the fruit ripened, there were more juicy, red tomatoes than even Mali could have imagined. “There is no way I can eat all these,” she realized. On Saturday, Mali and Mr. Taylor carried several crates of ripe tomatoes to the market, and by the day’s end they had sold them all. Not only did Mali get back the money she invested, but she also made a profit of twenty dollars. Remembering the loan, she handed the note to Mr. Taylor. “This is the wage you have earned,” Mr. Taylor said softly. The bright and diligent girl beamed and suggested, “Maybe you can sell some of your daffodils and we can run a market stand together.” What a good idea! Picturing a garden of fragrant flowers and fruitful plants, and more importantly, the smiles on people’s faces when they get those, they started looking forward to the next summer.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了因为集市摊位上的好西红柿不出售了，于是马里和妈妈决定自己种植西红柿，在泰勒先生的帮助下，他们成功种植出了西红柿，并且还卖掉西红柿赚了20美元。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“就在这时，泰勒先生想到了一个主意”可知，第一段可描写泰勒先生提出的主意内容以及两人种植西红柿的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“当果实成熟时，多汁的红色西红柿甚至比马里想象的还要多”可知，第二段可描写他们收获西红柿的场景以及对此的感悟。
2.续写线索：泰勒先生提出想法——开始种植——指导马里——种植成功——出售西红柿——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①繁荣：prosper/boom
②指示：instruct/guide
③想起：remember/recall
情绪类
①渴望的：eager/wistful/longing
②勤奋：diligent/industrious
【点睛】[高分句型1] When your garden starts to prosper, you can repay me with a few tomatoes. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Mr. Taylor taught Mali how to prepare the soil and place the plants. (运用了疑问词+不定式作宾语)吉林地区普通高中2023-2024学年度高三年级
第三次模拟考试英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
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23. What is this text about
A. Warning of a project. B. Use of a website.
C. Introduction to an item. D. Advertisement for an app.
B
It wasn’t until after I graduated from college, and realized that there’s no such thing as all-encompassing (包罗万象) knowledge, that I was able to read for pleasure. A sense of curiosity directed me and I started to see dictionaries as field guides to the life of language. Looking up words felt less like a failing than an admission that there are lots of things I don’t know and an opportunity to discover just how many.
I prize my 1954 copy of Webster’s New International Dictionary, Second Edition. I often consult it, during evening games of Scrabble or midday magazine reading. When I come across unfamiliar words while reading novels, I look them up. When I start encountering these words elsewhere, the linguistic (语言的) universe seems to shrink to the size of a small town.
Dictionaries heighten my senses: They direct my attention into a conversation with language. They make me wonder what other things I’m blind to because I haven’t taught myself to notice them yet. Recently spotted examples include orrery, “a mechanical model, usually clockwork, devised to represent the motions of the moon and Earth (and sometimes also other planets) around the sun.” The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) also tells me that the word comes from the fourth Earl of Orrery, for whom a copy of the first machine was made, around 1700. Useful Obviously not. Satisfying Deeply.
Wikipedia and Google answer questions with more questions, opening up pages you never asked for. But a dictionary builds on common knowledge, using simple words to explain complex ones. Using one feels as if I’m prying open an oyster (蚝) rather than falling down a rabbit hole. Why leave solvable mysteries up to guesswork
For me, dictionaries are a door into that kind of uncalculated knowledge-seeking. They remind me that following your curiosity instead of brushing it aside is one of the best ways I know to feel connected to more than what’s right in front of you.
24. What can we know about the author
A. He merely read for fun before graduation.
B. He longed to learn about all knowledge.
C. He considered dictionaries chances of enrichment.
D. He admitted being a failure when learning languages.
25. Why does the author mention the example of orrery in paragraph 3
A. To introduce a word. B. To indicate a finding.
C. To clarify a concept. D. To support a statement.
26. What does the underlined part in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Encountering new problems. B. Entering a different world.
C. Acquiring essential common sense. D. Simplifying tough questions.
27. According to the passage, which of the following can best describe dictionaries
A. Jaw-dropping. B. Eye-opening. C. Mind-numbing. D. Labour-saving.
C
In 1986, King Charles suggested talking to plants, a thought initially mocked but now supported by evidence that plants can detect, react to, and potentially produce sound.
Since plants have been evolving alongside the insects for hundreds of millions of years, Heidi Appel, a botanist and Reginald Cocroft, an entomologist wondered if plants might be sensitive to the sounds made by insects. The researchers recorded the vibrations (声音震动) from caterpillars (毛虫) as they chewed on leaves. Then the plants were exposed to the recorded vibrations while no caterpillars were actually present. The results were striking. Leaves that had been exposed had significantly higher levels of defensive chemicals, making them much harder for the caterpillars to eat. The research may have practical consequences, such as using drones armed with speakers to warn crops of pest threats, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.
Further studies by ecologist Monica Gagliano reveal that plants, like pea plants, can “hear” water through sound, with roots responding to water-related vibrations even when the water is inaccessible. This finding could have implications for preventing damage to sewer (下水道) systems caused by plant roots. The assumption had been that it was leaks that attracted the roots. The solution, she says, might be to invest in pipes that are silent as water runs through them.
Additionally, the study by the team at Tel Aviv University revealed that plants under stress, due to factors like insufficient water or physical damage, make high-frequency sounds, which can be detected even in noisy environments. This opens possibilities for using microphones to monitor plant health in agriculture, potentially aiding farmers in identifying and addressing crop issues.
Despite some questions remaining to be solved, these fascinating discoveries cast new light on plants’ ability to perceive and respond to sounds in their environment. Plants live in a world full of sounds due to human civilization, and it is worth investigating this interesting aspect. Perhaps researchers might even seek funding from King Charles.
28. What was the original reaction to King Charles’s suggestion
A. Ambiguous. B. Favourable.
C. Indifferent. D. Opposed.
29. What practical result may the research by Heidi and Reginald lead to
A. Introducing drones with speakers to farmers.
B. Applying chemicals to enhance plant growth.
C. Stimulating plants to release anti-pest chemicals.
D. Developing new types of protective pesticides.
30. Why is employing silent pipes suggested
A To reduce noise pollution.
B. To protect sewer systems.
C. To improve water transportation.
D. To attract plant roots to accessible water.
31. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage
P: paragraph
A. B.
C. D.
D
The news is everywhere. We can’t stop constantly checking it on our computer screens, but what is this doing to our minds
The news is committed to laying before us whatever is supposed to be most unusual and important in the world: a snowfall in the tropics; a love child for the president; a set of conjoined (连体的) twins.
The news knows how to operate its own mechanics almost invisible and therefore hard to question. It speaks to us in a natural unaccented voice, without reference to its own perspective. It fails to disclose that it does not merely report on the world, but is instead constantly at work crafting a new planet in our minds in line with its own often highly distinctive priorities.
Why do we, the audience, keep checking the news Fear has a lot to do with it. After even a short period of being cut off from news, our anxiety has a habit of building up. We know how much is likely to go wrong and how fast: an A380 may have its fuel line cracked and crash into the bay in flames, a virus from an African bat may leap the species barrier and enter a crowded Japanese commuter train, investors may pose a run on the currency and yet another seemingly ordinary father may call a violent end to the lives of his two beautiful young children.
The hum and rush of the news have flowed into our deepest selves. What an achievement a moment of calm now is, what a miracle the ability to fall asleep or to talk undistracted with a friend and what demanding discipline would be required to make us turn away from the messy news and listen for a day to nothing but the rain and our own thoughts. We may need some help with what the news is doing to us: with the envy and the terror, with the excitement and the frustration; with all that we’ve been told and yet occasionally suspect we may be better off never having learned.
32. What does news offer us according to the passage
A. Its operating system.
B. Its preferred world.
C. Normal happenings worldwide.
D. Objective points of view.
33. People keep checking news because they are_______.
A. worried about losing contact with updates.
B. anxious about building up a habit.
C. curious about an African virus in Japan.
D. interested in strangers’ extraordinary lives.
34. Which of the following statements will the writer approve of
A. Talking with a friend is remarkable.
B. Listening to natural songs is absolutely impossible.
C. Preventing envy and terror is realistic.
D. Staying clear of the media is beneficial.
35. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. News is transforming our lifestyle secretly.
B. News is becoming a user’s manual.
C. News is filling us with growing fear.
D. News is enriching our life dramatically.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tai Chi, a gentle martial art originating from China and involving slow movements with a focus on breathing and on what your body is doing in that moment, provides numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being. Here are five convincing reasons to bring Tai Chi into your routine.
●It’s easy on the body.
Tai Chi offers gentle exercise suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. ____36____, as muscles remain relaxed without any stretching or straining. It’s an exercise that can be easily adapted for less able people, including those in wheelchairs.
●It could prevent falls.
A review of studies conducted in 2019 indicated that Tai Chi could lower the risk of falls among older people. Certainly, the emphasis is on balance, with sideways and backwards movements aiding in the strengthening of the muscles necessary for stability. ____37____.
●It may boost brain power.
____38____. Research shows that practising Tai Chi on a regular basis can enhance cognitive abilities in older adults, both those with and without memory issues. Given that it’s considered safe and suitable for the elderly, this is a definite win.
●____39____.
A reduction in stress and anxiety, along with an increase in confidence, is another mental health benefit of Tai Chi, as indicated by research findings, though further research is needed to comprehensively understand and confirm these effects.
●You can do it at home.
Attending classes can be beneficial for receiving structured instruction and connecting with like-minded individuals. ____40____ , providing an alternative for practicing at home. You’re bound to find one that matches your fitness level and exercise preferences. Practicing Tai Chi at home can also offer unparalleled convenience and flexibility.
A. It has the feel-good factor
B. It can improve heart health
C. The benefits aren’t just physical
D. But there are videos available online too
E. They also improve flexibility and spatial awareness
F. Its low-impact nature minimizes the risk of joint injury
G. You can share experiences with these people face-to-face
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空（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。
Kim Stemple, a special-education teacher, faced terrible diseases during her stay in a Boston hospital. While ____41____ with depression in her hospital room, Stemple received an unexpected present from a friend: a medal.
Before Stemple got too sick to ____42____, she had been a marathon runner and the medal brought back her racing memories. It served as a much-needed pick-me-up, ____43____ her of the strength and perseverance she once possessed. ____44____, it worked like a charm, and then some, ____45____ her spirits and renewing her determination.
Inspired by this life-changing ____46____, Stemple began to think about how such a simple act could bring hope to others going through ____47____ times. And from this ____48____ of inspiration, her charity, We Finish Together, was born. This initiative ____49____ medals from strangers — runners, dancers, swimmers, singers, and even spelling bee win-ners — and donated them to individuals in need.
Part of the process ____50____ the donor writing a personalized note on the ribbon, giving the recipient a unique ____51____ to someone who cares. Indeed, for those who were ____52____ in hospitals and battling health challenges, being presented with a medal and reading the warm ____53____ really made a big difference. It ____54____ a reminder that they were not ____55____ in their struggles and that there was always support available to them.
41.
A wrestling B. competing C. quarreling D. parting
42
A. live B. heal C. exercise D. recover
43
A. cheating B. clearing C. breaking D. reminding
44.
A. Casually B. Desperately C. Temporarily D. Surprisingly
45.
A. explaining B. lifting C. discovering D. absorbing
46.
A. season B. plan C. experience D. solution
47.
A. common B. tough C. pointless D. dangerous
48.
A. race B. game C. secret D. seed
49.
A. collected B. assessed C. borrowed D. bought
50.
A. promoted B. insisted C. involved D. shaped
51.
A. connection B. barrier C. division D. conflict
52.
A. trained B. stuck C. operated D. warned
53.
A. document B. message C. receipt D. gift
54.
A. threw away B. put down C. acted as D. dropped out
55.
A. shy B. weak C. tired D. alone
第二节（共10个小题；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。
Last year, Chinese from far-off cities flocked to Rongjiang County to watch an amateur village football super league, the VSL, or, CunChao. There was an audience of 50,000 once ____56____ (attract) to just one game, with millions more watching on Weibo and Douyin.
Football in Rongjiang County has a time-honored history, ____57____ (date) back to the 1940s. Back then, villagers made appointments to“play football together,”which could happen on any surface — whether it was on a grassland ____58____ on a concrete courtyard. At present, Rongjiang County has 14 standard football fields, all of ____59____ open for free. Every village has ____60____ (it) own team or even teams, with over 1000 players registered in the county. Let’s “play football together,”— a line villagers have ____61____ (repeat) said for over eight decades, has taken on an evolving implication with time.
The league’s cultural ____62____ (diverse) is another draw. During breaks in the matches, performances like the grand song of the Dong ethnic group, and the Lusheng dance of the Miao ethnic group were on show just on the pitch with their traditional ethnic costumes ____63____.
People’s hopes for the ____64____ (harmony) countryside as well as the vigor of rural life _____65_____(bring) out to the fullest on this CunChao game.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节. （满分15分）
66. 你校近期对学生参加家务劳动的情况做了一份调查，请根据下表中调查结果给学校英文报社写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 劳动状况描述;
2. 原因分析；
3. 你的建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 按如下格式作答，题目已为你写好。
Housework, Our Responsibility
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第二节 （满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One bright Saturday morning, Mali and her mom walked around the neighbourhood. That is, her mom walked, but Mali ran, skipped, jumped over puddles and visited the neighbours’ dogs. Mali paused to look at the budding (发芽) trees on her block. “I can’t wait until summer,” she said, “especially for Mrs. Fair’s great tomatoes at her market stand.” She pointed.
Mali’s mom stood looking at the empty lot where the market was set up every summer weekend. She looked at Mali, “Honey, Mrs. Fair told me last week that she had to close her stand. She’s really getting too old to run it anymore.”
Mali turned, stared, and put her hands on her waist. “But Mrs. Fair’s stand can’t close!” she said. “It’s the only place in the neighbourhood we can buy fresh, delicious tomatoes.” Then she added, to show she wasn’t being selfish, “Everyone needs fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet.”
After they got home, Mali headed out to her backyard swing to think. “If only I could plant a garden,” she thought. “but our yard is way too small.” Just then, she noticed her neighbour, Mr. Taylor, looking at his daffodils. Mali knew he was thinking about how he had planted those flowers with his wife. This was the first spring since his wife had died, and Mali saw the sadness on his face. Then she had an idea.
Mali cleared her throat, and Mr. Taylor looked up. Mali decided to walk over to the fence. “Hi, Mr. Taylor,” she said. He waved, and turned away. “Wait!” Mali cried. Taking a risk while she still felt brave, she rushed to gather her thoughts. “Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Fair isn’t doing her tomato stand anymore because she’s getting old. So I’d like to grow tomatoes. I don’t want to get in the way of your flowers, but I really want tomatoes.”
Suddenly, Mr. Taylor smiled. “Mali, I’m not sure what you’re talking about, but you’ve made me smile. Reasons to smile have been scarce lately. What do you want to do ” Mali repeated, “I wanted to plant tomatoes, but I have no big land.” She sounded a little awkward.
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。
Just then, an idea came to Mr. Taylor.
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When the fruit ripened, there were more juicy, red tomatoes than even Mali could have imagined.
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