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2024年高考押题预测卷03【全国卷】
英 语
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A performance. B．An investment. C．A film.
2．When did the woman begin to sneeze
A．On Monday morning. B．On Monday afternoon. C．On Monday night.
3．What is the woman going to do
A．See her aunt. B．Go shopping. C．Mail a package.
4．How are the speakers going to the lecture
A．By bike. B．By bus. C．By running.
5．Why does the man look different now according to himself
A．He lost weight. B．He got older. C．He had a haircut.
第二节 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Who is hungry
A．Tom. B．Liz. C．McDonald.
7．Where will they eat
A．In the car. B．In the Chinese restaurant. C．In McDonald’s.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．How many classes is Mary taking
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five.
9．How does the woman like chemistry
A．Hard. B．Easy. C．Great.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What is the woman doing
A．Serving a customer. B．Giving an interview. C．Asking for directions.
11．What does Bill Harrington do
A．He’s a student. B．He’s a bus driver. C．He’s a photographer.
12．What are the speakers going to do
A．Visit a local park. B．Buy a dishwasher. C．Look at some flats.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What is the woman looking at
A．A map of the city. B．A list of restaurants. C．A schedule of activities.
14．What season is it
A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn.
15．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At a concert. B．In the street. C．In a restaurant.
16．Why is the man happy
A．He likes helping visitors.
B．He just went to a concert in the park.
C．He will take a walk with the woman.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the main feature of LearnEnglish courses
A．The fun. B．The low prices. C．The flexibility.
18．What can the workbooks do
A．Help choose a course. B．Offer extra written work. C．Guide the learners’ habits.
19．When will the staff member tell you how to get started
A．As soon as you register.
B．After you pass a language test.
C．Before you take the taster lesson.
20．What is the talk mainly about
A．Ways of learning English. B．Special online courses. C．Technology and English.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题2分, 满分30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
（原创试题） 题源出处：Travel Awaits
Must-Visit Art Galleries In England
Tucked away in cities and countryside across England, there are some exceptional art galleries that should be on every art lover's radar. From classic collections to contemporary installations, here are nine must-visit art galleries in England.
Tate Modern, London
Situated on the banks of the River Thames, Tate Modern is Britain's national gallery of modern art. Housed in a former power station, the gallery is home to an impressive collection of contemporary art, including works by Picasso, Warhol, and Hockney. With its iconic Turbine Hall and stunning views of London, Tate Modern offers a truly immersive art experience.
The Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire
Named after the renowned sculptor Barbara Hepworth, The Hepworth Wakefield celebrates modern and contemporary art in a stunning waterside setting. The gallery's collection includes sculptures, paintings, and drawings by Hepworth and other British artists. With its award-winning architecture and vibrant exhibitions, The Hepworth Wakefield is a must-visit destination for art lovers.
The Baltic, Gateshead
In Gateshead, on the banks of the River Tyne, The Baltic is a modern art center that regularly hosts international exhibitions. The Baltic is a contemporary art gallery housed in a former flour mill. The gallery's vast exhibition spaces showcase cutting-edge contemporary art from around the world, as well as innovative installations and events. With its iconic building and panoramic views of Newcastle and Gateshead, The Baltic is a must-visit destination for art lovers.
The Lowry, Manchester
Located in the heart of Salford Quays, The Lowry is a vibrant arts venue showcasing visual and performing arts. Named after the famous painter L.S. Lowry, the gallery houses the largest public collection of his work, as well as contemporary exhibitions and events. With its theatres, galleries, and waterfront setting, The Lowry offers a dynamic cultural experience for visitors of all ages.
These are just a few of the many exceptional art galleries waiting to be explored in England. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or simply curious about the world of art, these galleries offer a diverse range of experiences for visitors of all ages and interests.
21.What sets Tate Modern apart from other art galleries
A. Its riverside location. B. Its collection of European paintings.
C. Its focus on contemporary art. D. Its association with famous artists like Turner.
22.Which gallery is named after a renowned sculptor
A. The Baltic, Gateshead. B. The Lowry, Manchester.
C. The Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire. D. Tate Modern, London.
23.Where is The Baltic gallery located
A. London. B. Manchester. C. Gateshead. D. Brighton.
B
In a gray box, I have a thick pile of love letters. I imagine about sharing them with a granddaughter when I’m 90. But my most treasured love letter is from one of my best friends. It’s a handwritten letter years ago when I was having trouble getting over a man. Her letter is the most romantic in my pile. It made no excuses. It simply let me know that I was loved.
Reflecting on her gift, and the dying art of handwritten letters in our age of emails and emoticons, I chose to conduct an experiment this Christmas: replacing presents with heartfelt, handwritten love letters for my family members.
In our digital era, most of us rarely take the time to share deeply considered thoughts and emotions with the people in our lives. Handwriting captures the writer’s emotions, often preserved longer than digital exchanges. However, technology is taking over. First came typewriters and keyboards. Now a new brain-computer lets people type with their minds. What are we losing when we sacrifice the physical labor behind the written word We tend to value what we struggle for. Have we undervalued the human exchange of ideas
That day, I came across a letter my mom wrote to her parents when she was young. She seemed so comfortable with her parents. It was a relationship I didn’t have with her. I was inspired by my mother’s letter to her parents when I sat down to write my letter to her. I wanted her to know my love, and to close the crack that technology and culture had created between us. With each sentence, I was discovering new and deeper ways of seeing my mother, and making myself known to her in more thoughtful ways as well.
Eight single-space pages later, my hand was aching but I was done. It was only the first of my love letters, but it was already clear: What had begun as a fun project was in fact one of the most important undertakings of my life.
24．Why does the author mention her love letters in Paragraph 1
A．To show her grand charm as a young girl. B．To share them with one of her granddaughters.
C．To highlight the value of handwritten letters. D．To look back upon her romantic relationship.
25．How will technology probably affect us in the digital age
A．Making our interaction less emotional. B．Encouraging our thoughtful communication.
C．Saving our physical labor in conveying emotions. D．Increasing our effort in handwritten exchanges.
26．Why did the author handwrite a letter to her mother
A．To give her mother a big surprise. B．To answer her mother’s handwritten letter.
C．To bridge a communication gap. D．To make her mother feel more comfortable.
27．What did the author learn from her experiment
A．The irreplaceable bond of family members. B．The tendency of information technology.
C．The expression of emotions in the digital age. D．The power of handwritten correspondence.
C
When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic (有氧的) exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure.
Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
This type of training is known as isometric exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic. Isometric muscle action happens when muscles contract but do not visibly change length, and the joints involved don’t move, facilitating stability of the body. Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight.
“These findings provide a comprehensive data-driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure,” said study coauthor Dr. Jamie O’Driscoll in a news release.
The researchers looked into randomized controlled trials that had reported the effects of exercise interventions, lasting two or more weeks, on blood pressure between 1990 and February 2023. From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure.
It’s also important to note that there are other lifestyle changes as well as exercise that can benefit your blood pressure. These include keeping to a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, cutting down on salt, not drinking too much alcohol and ensuring that you continue to take any prescribed medication.
More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said.
28．What does the underlined part “isometric exercise” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．Exercise that is done with extra weights.
B．Exercise that involves visible muscle contraction.
C．Exercise that focuses on stability of the body.
D．Exercise that engages muscles without movement.
29．How did the researchers carry out the study
A．By providing statistics. B．By interviewing experts.
C．By doing experiments. D．By making comparisons.
30．What does the author suggest the future studies about isometric exercise focus on
A．Exploring the reasons for its effectiveness.
B．Demonstrating its influences on mental health.
C．Assessing its suitability for different populations.
D．Determining its long-term impacts on blood pressure.
31．What is the text mainly about
A．The benefits of aerobic exercises. B．The best exercise for blood pressure.
C．The effects of various types of exercises. D．The importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle.
D
When instant cake mixes first appeared in the 1950s, American housewives were doubtful. These mixes, promising easy cake-baking, felt too easy. The manufacturers discovered that requiring the addition of an egg in the baking process was just enough to make the housewives happy with their work. The greater sense of effort gained from a little extra labor is believed to have been essential to the later success of the cake mix.
This reflects the IKEA effect (宜家效应), which is identified by psychologist Michael I. Norton and his colleagues, suggesting we place greater value on things we have worked to create. They conducted four studies in which they asked participants to fold paper cranes and frogs, assemble IKEA boxes, and build sets of Legos. They then asked the builders to bid (出价) for their creations, and compared the prices with bids from people who hadn’t built them. The builders consistently outbid the non-builders.
Interestingly, the IKEA effect works even when people have no opportunity to fully personalize their creations. While most participants’ folding skills left much to be desired, they loved their imperfectly personalized products all the more. Builders valued their wrinkled crane-like creations nearly five times as much as non-builders. Beauty, it seems, is in the eye of the builder.
Today, as cities are suffering from severe housing crises, the IKEA effect can give us insight into the well-being benefits of a self-building approach to housing development. Projects like WikiHouse and the “half-a-house” approach pioneered by Alejandro Aravena’s architecture company Elemental are working to make housing more affordable and sustainable by making it easier for people to build and personalize their own homes.
“The moment people are involved with their built environment, they have a totally different relationship to it,” WikiHouse co-founder Alastair Parvin explained. “When the roof starts leaking or a door starts creaking, they have the power to fix it themselves.”
32．What brought customers the joy of cake-baking according to paragraph 1
A．A better taste. B．An easy approach.
C．A detailed recipe. D．An additional effort.
33．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 imply
A．Creations are based on skills. B．Extra labor increases perceived value.
C．Beauty is found through contrast. D．Strict management brings good quality.
34．What is Alastair Parvin’s attitude towards public involvement in housing
A．Critical. B．Objective. C．Doubtful. D．Supportive.
35．What’s the purpose of this text
A．To promote a brand. B．To make a proposal.
C．To explain a concept. D．To introduce a study.
第二节(共5小题:每小题2分, 满分10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。
Education is a good opportunity for those of us who expect to better ourselves. But for people in full-time employment, getting the balancing act between work and studying can prove challenging. But look on the bright side. 36
University is often considered a logical step for people who wish to continue their education after school. While options of Master's degrees, PhDs and other postgraduate qualifications exist, many students leave after obtaining their Bachelor’s and head into the world of work. 37 They hope it may open up new opportunities or help them to get a promotion.
In terms of the benefits, learning new techniques that you can bring into the workplace can make you more of an authority in your area and a go-to person for advice. 38 In short, studying more could make you more promotable down the line and more helpful to the business.
If you study in a classroom, your experience of the workplace could bring a wealth of knowledge to other students and provide real-life examples for you to draw on. You may also meet like-minded people. 39 In addition, while adult learners have to consider things like children, home lives and work，many adult and part-time courses are more flexible. Some courses can even be done partly or entirely online, which means you can manage your time more easily and don't need to factor in travel time.
40 Increasing your skills may open up new careers in your professional life.
A．Studying part-time in the evenings can be a great choice.
B．So, what are the benefits of hitting the books once in work
C．Then you can expand your professional network in the future.
D．They may choose adult courses spreading over a number of years.
E．If the business has a skills shortage, you may be able to fill that gap.
F．Having done the same job for years, some feel like acquiring new skills.
G．So, there are a variety of options for those who wish to return to studying.
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节(共20小题:每小题1.5分，满分30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。
At the age of 16, I went to Australia as an exchange student and lived with a host family. Even though I had made some preparations, the culture shock was still 41 .
During the first months, which is called the “honeymoon phase” of culture shock, I was super 42 to be in a different culture and found everything 43 and exciting. But soon, things started to feel 44 . Differences became more apparent and frustrating 45 populated my head: “I wish people would just be able to speak German for one day! ”
“I wish public transportation would…” These thoughts were of course highly 46 . However, they’re part of the “negotiation phase”.
Over the next few months, though, feelings of adjustment and belonging gradually 47 . I developed my own routine, learned to adapt to the 48 , and made many new friends. I had slowly and unknowingly 49 the “adjustment phase”. I had adapted my own behavior and learned to 50 new ways of thinking and attitudes. My English had improved 51 !
Things started to make sense and I 52 Australian culture better and better! That was a major 53 for me personally. Every day I felt more 54 with my new home. I adopted many new traits (特性) while also 55 earlier ones from my home country. This process is called the “mastery phase”. My happiest moment was when my dear friend one day 56 during a conversation: “Jude, you 57 just like us! You’re an Australian now!” I had transformed from a silent timid German to an almost accent-free bicultural Australian/German.
The 58 of culture shock are different for everyone and can cause different behaviors and 59 . But one thing is for sure though: Culture shock cannot be avoided and 60 is the first step towards adapting to a foreign culture.
41．A．unavoidable B．unbearable C．unbelievable D．unforgettable
42．A．worried B．lonely C．thrilled D．proud
43．A．similar B．expensive C．advanced D．fresh
44．A．uncontrollable B．odd C．distracting D．worthless
45．A．experiences B．comments C．thoughts D．news
46．A．effortless B．unimportant C．unhelpful D．aimless
47．A．took over B．broke out C．went on D．faded away
48．A．requirements B．trend C．behaviors D．stress
49．A．missed B．entered C．completed D．created
50．A．appreciate B．meet C．ignore D．change
51．A．slowly B．dramatically C．suddenly D．regularly
52．A．memorized B．introduced C．understood D．analyzed
53．A．breakthrough B．barrier C．dilemma D．method
54．A．patient B．familiar C．careful D．comfortable
55．A．keeping B．enjoying C．remembering D．spreading
56．A．complained B．remarked C．declared D．emphasized
57．A．look B．sound C．eat D．dress
58．A．effects B．descriptions C．advantages D．attractions
59．A．understanding B．changes C．feelings D．response
60．A．questioning B．exploration C．imitation D．acceptance
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。
Have you ever heard someone say “You can tell a lot about someone by how they dress” and wondered if that was true What you wear can inform 61 (passer-by) of your type of employment, as well as your ambitions, emotions and spending habits.
In early civilizations, the key purpose of clothing was 62 (keep) us warm. Today, central heating warms our homes, 63 (reduce) our dependence on clothes alone to help us to survive. Clothes 64 (develop) from previous practical belongings to today’s social markers: they affect the way we see 65 (us). They help us to be seen in the light that we wish to be, and also bring 66 our personalities and social status.
In many societies, dress sense represents personal wealth and taste. For example, Economist George Taylor demonstrated this most 67 (vivid) with the Hemline Index (裙摆指数). Taylor noted that as a country enters recession (衰退) and adopts simply spending habits, women often show a preference towards 68 (long) dresses, while during times of prosperity (繁荣), 69 opposite result can be seen-hemlines often become shorter.
Whether you are male or female, your fashion choices can affect both your self-image, the impression 70 you convey to others and in turn, the way in which people behave towards you.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU WEAR!
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分35分)
第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
71．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Anthony, a 11-year-old boy, became famous after a video of him dance in the rain outside his home in Nigeria was put on the Internet. He impressed people from his enthusiasm. An Oscar-winning actor saw the video of Anthony and put them on his social media. He wrote, “We can be greatly passionate despite of the great difficulties that have put in front of us.” Anthony is a student at a dance academy in a poor district in Africa. The academy gives freely lessons to poor children that have somewhere to practice. The academy’s founder said, “We are changing people’s attitude towards male dancers.” Anthony said, “There are not male ballet dancers like me here. While people see ballet, they think it is only for girls, but I want to tell them there are also male ballet dancers.”
第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）
72．假如你是李华，你校准备组织一次以“Science Lights Up the Future”为主题的科技创新活动(the Science and Technology Innovation Event)。请你为校报写一篇开幕词，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 活动目的；
3. 活动内容。
注意：
1. 词数100词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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2024年高考押题预测卷03【全国卷】
英 语
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A performance. B．An investment. C．A film.
【答案】C
【原文】W: The film we saw in August performed poorly at the box office. It couldn’t even cover the investors costs.
M: Oh, I’m not surprised. Even the all-star cast couldn’t rescue the weak plot.
2．When did the woman begin to sneeze
A．On Monday morning. B．On Monday afternoon. C．On Monday night.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Are you feeling all right, Annie You look a bit pale.
W: That’s because I’m still recovering from the flu. It seemed everything was fine until Monday morning. Then I started sneezing on Monday afternoon and by bedtime my temperature had reached 39.5 degrees.
3．What is the woman going to do
A．See her aunt. B．Go shopping. C．Mail a package.
【答案】A
【原文】M: Grace, would you mail this package for me while you are out for shopping
W: I’m not going shopping today, Dad. I plan to visit Aunt Maggie. Why not ask for an express service They will come to our door and pick up the goods.
4．How are the speakers going to the lecture
A．By bike. B．By bus. C．By running.
【答案】A
【原文】W: The bus is supposed to arrive at 7:00, but it is already 10 minutes late.
M: The lecture begins in 20 minutes. I’m afraid we’re going to be late.
W: Look, there are two shared-bikes over there. Hurry up!
5．Why does the man look different now according to himself
A．He lost weight. B．He got older. C．He had a haircut.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Your picture ID doesn’t look like you.
M: That’s because I’ve lost ten kilos since it was taken.
W: Oh! I thought it was your haircut that made you look different.
第二节 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Who is hungry
A．Tom. B．Liz. C．McDonald.
7．Where will they eat
A．In the car. B．In the Chinese restaurant. C．In McDonald’s.
【答案】6．A 7．C
【原文】M: Hey Liz, I’m really hungry. Let’s stop and eat something.
W: Alright, Tom, where do you want to eat
M: There is a McDonald’s nearby.
W: Fast food is so unhealthy. I have been to a Chinese restaurant and it is not far from here.
M: But I want a hamburger. We can order takeout and eat hamburgers in the car.
W: It’s better to go to McDonald’s.
M: OK. Let’s go. It’s up to you.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．How many classes is Mary taking
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five.
9．How does the woman like chemistry
A．Hard. B．Easy. C．Great.
【答案】8．B 9．A
【原文】W: Hi, Eric! Are you having fun at college
M: Yes, it’s great. I’m taking only three classes. How about you, Mary
W: I have four. What classes are you taking
M: Well, I’m taking chemistry, biology and English classes.
W: Chemistry Wow, that sounds hard. You must have a lot of work. Who is your chemistry professor
M: Professor Franklin. He’s really great! We all love him and respect him very much.
W: What’s your schedule like
M: It’s great! I only have classes from Monday to Thursday!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What is the woman doing
A．Serving a customer. B．Giving an interview. C．Asking for directions.
11．What does Bill Harrington do
A．He’s a student. B．He’s a bus driver. C．He’s a photographer.
12．What are the speakers going to do
A．Visit a local park. B．Buy a dishwasher. C．Look at some flats.
【答案】10．A 11．A 12．C
【原文】W: Hi, my name is Anne Smith.
M: I’m Bill Harrington.
W: Mr Harrington, I need to ask you a few questions before I show you what we have. First, what price can you accept
M: Somewhere between eight hundred and nine hundred rent a month
W: Okay. Did you have a particular place in mind
M: Well, I would like to live somewhere near the university, or at least on the bus line. I have a class to attend early in the morning.
W: Okay. Are there any other things you would like to have, for example, a dishwasher, a swimming pool or an air conditioner
M: I would certainly like to have a dishwasher and something more like this air conditioning would be necessary. Oh yes, and two bedrooms will be nice.
W: Okay, here are photos of the flaps that meet your requirements.
M: Thank you. This one past the street looks nice. I would like to see it and the one on main street.
W: Sure, let me get the keys and we can go right away.
M: Great, thank you.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What is the woman looking at
A．A map of the city. B．A list of restaurants. C．A schedule of activities.
14．What season is it
A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn.
15．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At a concert. B．In the street. C．In a restaurant.
16．Why is the man happy
A．He likes helping visitors.
B．He just went to a concert in the park.
C．He will take a walk with the woman.
【答案】13．A 14．C 15．B 16．A
【原文】M: Hello, can I help you I noticed you looking at a map of this city.
W: Yes, thank you. I’m visiting for the first time. What are the best things to do here
M: Well, there are many fine shops and restaurants. The weather is usually best during the autumn and there are concerts in the park on the weekends.
W: I think I passed one on the way here. I was attracted by the music, and now I'm not sure where I am.
M: Here, let me show you on the map. If you follow this street for five more blocks and then take a right, you will be in the main shopping district. But be careful. Many stores close at 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.
W: Oh, I'd better hurry. I only have 45 minutes before the stores close.
M: On the way, there are several restaurants. After you shop, you can walk back along this street and choose a place to eat.
W: Thank you so much! You've been very helpful to visit my city,
M: I like peopele to visit my city and I'm always happy to show them around.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the main feature of LearnEnglish courses
A．The fun. B．The low prices. C．The flexibility.
18．What can the workbooks do
A．Help choose a course. B．Offer extra written work. C．Guide the learners’ habits.
19．When will the staff member tell you how to get started
A．As soon as you register.
B．After you pass a language test.
C．Before you take the taster lesson.
20．What is the talk mainly about
A．Ways of learning English. B．Special online courses. C．Technology and English.
【答案】17．C 18．B 19．A 20．B
【原文】
LearnEnglish courses are a great way to learn, and they’re so popular. All our courses are taken online using a computer, so you can work through the course at your own speed, and go back to any session whenever you want to. For some courses there are workbooks to provide extra written practice. We offer hundreds of courses in a whole range of subjects from reading, writing and math to business and management. Many of these are specially designed for people whose first language isn’t English.
Step one is to have a chat with a friendly member of staff in one of our 1,500 LearnEnglish centers around the country. They can advise you on the most suitable course. You might want to try a taster lesson first. This is a single computer session in any subject of your choice.
Step two is to register for your course. Once you’ve done this, a staff member will show you how to get started.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题2分, 满分30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
（原创试题） 题源出处：Travel Awaits
Must-Visit Art Galleries In England
Tucked away in cities and countryside across England, there are some exceptional art galleries that should be on every art lover's radar. From classic collections to contemporary installations, here are nine must-visit art galleries in England.
Tate Modern, London
Situated on the banks of the River Thames, Tate Modern is Britain's national gallery of modern art. Housed in a former power station, the gallery is home to an impressive collection of contemporary art, including works by Picasso, Warhol, and Hockney. With its iconic Turbine Hall and stunning views of London, Tate Modern offers a truly immersive art experience.
The Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire
Named after the renowned sculptor Barbara Hepworth, The Hepworth Wakefield celebrates modern and contemporary art in a stunning waterside setting. The gallery's collection includes sculptures, paintings, and drawings by Hepworth and other British artists. With its award-winning architecture and vibrant exhibitions, The Hepworth Wakefield is a must-visit destination for art lovers.
The Baltic, Gateshead
In Gateshead, on the banks of the River Tyne, The Baltic is a modern art center that regularly hosts international exhibitions. The Baltic is a contemporary art gallery housed in a former flour mill. The gallery's vast exhibition spaces showcase cutting-edge contemporary art from around the world, as well as innovative installations and events. With its iconic building and panoramic views of Newcastle and Gateshead, The Baltic is a must-visit destination for art lovers.
The Lowry, Manchester
Located in the heart of Salford Quays, The Lowry is a vibrant arts venue showcasing visual and performing arts. Named after the famous painter L.S. Lowry, the gallery houses the largest public collection of his work, as well as contemporary exhibitions and events. With its theatres, galleries, and waterfront setting, The Lowry offers a dynamic cultural experience for visitors of all ages.
These are just a few of the many exceptional art galleries waiting to be explored in England. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or simply curious about the world of art, these galleries offer a diverse range of experiences for visitors of all ages and interests.
21.What sets Tate Modern apart from other art galleries
A. Its riverside location. B. Its collection of European paintings.
C. Its focus on contemporary art. D. Its association with famous artists like Turner.
22.Which gallery is named after a renowned sculptor
A. The Baltic, Gateshead. B. The Lowry, Manchester.
C. The Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire. D. Tate Modern, London.
23.Where is The Baltic gallery located
A. London. B. Manchester. C. Gateshead. D. Brighton.
【答案】21．C 22．C 23．C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。这篇文章介绍了英国几个必游的艺术画廊，涵盖了现代艺术、经典欧洲绘画以及当代艺术。这些画廊分布在英格兰各地，包括伦敦、曼彻斯特、约克郡等地，展示了丰富多样的艺术作品，并提供了独特的艺术体验。
21．细节理解题。根据文章内容可知，Tate Modern因其专注于当代艺术而与其他艺术画廊不同。文章中提到：Tate Modern is Britain's national gallery of modern art. Housed in a former power station, the gallery is home to an impressive collection of contemporary art, “Tate Modern，位于泰晤士河岸，以其独特的当代艺术收藏而著名。”这句话明确指出了Tate Modern的特色在于其对当代艺术的关注。因此，正确答案为 C. Its focus on contemporary art.
22．细节理解题。根据文章内容可知，The Hepworth Wakefield画廊以著名雕塑家Barbara Hepworth命名。文章中提到：“Named after the renowned sculptor Barbara Hepworth, The Hepworth Wakefield celebrates modern and contemporary art in a stunning waterside setting”这句话中明确指出了该画廊的名称来源。因此，正确答案为 C. The Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire.
23．细节理解题。根据文章内容可知，The Baltic画廊位于Gateshead。文章中提到：In Gateshead, on the banks of the River Tyne, The Baltic is a modern art center that regularly hosts international exhibitions “在泰恩河畔的Gateshead，The Baltic是一座现代艺术中心，经常举办国际性的展览。”这句话明确指出了The Baltic画廊的位置。因此，正确答案为 C. Gateshead.
B
In a gray box, I have a thick pile of love letters. I imagine about sharing them with a granddaughter when I’m 90. But my most treasured love letter is from one of my best friends. It’s a handwritten letter years ago when I was having trouble getting over a man. Her letter is the most romantic in my pile. It made no excuses. It simply let me know that I was loved.
Reflecting on her gift, and the dying art of handwritten letters in our age of emails and emoticons, I chose to conduct an experiment this Christmas: replacing presents with heartfelt, handwritten love letters for my family members.
In our digital era, most of us rarely take the time to share deeply considered thoughts and emotions with the people in our lives. Handwriting captures the writer’s emotions, often preserved longer than digital exchanges. However, technology is taking over. First came typewriters and keyboards. Now a new brain-computer lets people type with their minds. What are we losing when we sacrifice the physical labor behind the written word We tend to value what we struggle for. Have we undervalued the human exchange of ideas
That day, I came across a letter my mom wrote to her parents when she was young. She seemed so comfortable with her parents. It was a relationship I didn’t have with her. I was inspired by my mother’s letter to her parents when I sat down to write my letter to her. I wanted her to know my love, and to close the crack that technology and culture had created between us. With each sentence, I was discovering new and deeper ways of seeing my mother, and making myself known to her in more thoughtful ways as well.
Eight single-space pages later, my hand was aching but I was done. It was only the first of my love letters, but it was already clear: What had begun as a fun project was in fact one of the most important undertakings of my life.
24．Why does the author mention her love letters in Paragraph 1
A．To show her grand charm as a young girl. B．To share them with one of her granddaughters.
C．To highlight the value of handwritten letters. D．To look back upon her romantic relationship.
25．How will technology probably affect us in the digital age
A．Making our interaction less emotional. B．Encouraging our thoughtful communication.
C．Saving our physical labor in conveying emotions. D．Increasing our effort in handwritten exchanges.
26．Why did the author handwrite a letter to her mother
A．To give her mother a big surprise. B．To answer her mother’s handwritten letter.
C．To bridge a communication gap. D．To make her mother feel more comfortable.
27．What did the author learn from her experiment
A．The irreplaceable bond of family members. B．The tendency of information technology.
C．The expression of emotions in the digital age. D．The power of handwritten correspondence.
【答案】24．C 25．A 26．C 27．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文以作者自己的亲身经历，说明了手写信件的力量。
24．推理判断题。根据第一段“But my most treasured love letter is from one of my best friends. It’s a handwritten letter years ago when I was having trouble getting over a man. Her letter is the most romantic in my pile. It made no excuses. It simply let me know that I was loved.”（ 但我最珍贵的关于爱的信是我最好的朋友写的。这是几年前的一封手写信，当时我很难忘记一个男人。她的信是我这堆信中最浪漫的。它没有任何借口。它只是让我知道我被爱着）可知，作者在第一段提到她的关于爱的信是强调手写信件的价值。故选C项。
25．细节理解题。根据第三段“In our digital era, most of us rarely take the time to share deeply considered thoughts and emotions with the people in our lives.”（在我们的数字时代，我们大多数人很少花时间与我们生活中的人分享深思熟虑的想法和情感）可知，数字时代让我们的互动不那么有感情。故选A项。
26．细节理解题。根据第四段“I wanted her to know my love, and to close the crack that technology and culture had created between us.”（ 我想让她知道我的爱，并弥合技术和文化在我们之间造成的裂痕。）可知，作者要手写一封信给她的母亲是因为想弥合沟通差距。故选C项。
27．推理判断题。根据第三段“Handwriting captures the writer’s emotions, often preserved longer than digital exchanges.”（ 手写文字捕捉了作者的情感，通常比数字交流保存得更久）以及最后一段“It was only the first of my love letters, but it was already clear: What had begun as a fun project was in fact one of the most important undertakings of my life.”（ 这只是我的第一封关于爱的信，但我已经很清楚：一开始只是一个有趣的项目，实际上是我一生中最重要的事业之一。）可知，从实验中，我们学到了手写信件的力量。故选D项。
C
When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic (有氧的) exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure.
Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
This type of training is known as isometric exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic. Isometric muscle action happens when muscles contract but do not visibly change length, and the joints involved don’t move, facilitating stability of the body. Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight.
“These findings provide a comprehensive data-driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure,” said study coauthor Dr. Jamie O’Driscoll in a news release.
The researchers looked into randomized controlled trials that had reported the effects of exercise interventions, lasting two or more weeks, on blood pressure between 1990 and February 2023. From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure.
It’s also important to note that there are other lifestyle changes as well as exercise that can benefit your blood pressure. These include keeping to a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, cutting down on salt, not drinking too much alcohol and ensuring that you continue to take any prescribed medication.
More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said.
28．What does the underlined part “isometric exercise” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．Exercise that is done with extra weights.
B．Exercise that involves visible muscle contraction.
C．Exercise that focuses on stability of the body.
D．Exercise that engages muscles without movement.
29．How did the researchers carry out the study
A．By providing statistics. B．By interviewing experts.
C．By doing experiments. D．By making comparisons.
30．What does the author suggest the future studies about isometric exercise focus on
A．Exploring the reasons for its effectiveness.
B．Demonstrating its influences on mental health.
C．Assessing its suitability for different populations.
D．Determining its long-term impacts on blood pressure.
31．What is the text mainly about
A．The benefits of aerobic exercises. B．The best exercise for blood pressure.
C．The effects of various types of exercises. D．The importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle.
【答案】28．D 29．D 30．A 31．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是一项新的研究表明在没有运动的情况下锻炼肌肉可能最适合降低血压。
28．词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.(2023年7月发表在《英国运动医学杂志》(British Journal of Sports Medicine)上的一项大型研究表明，不动的肌肉锻炼，比如蹲墙和平板支撑，可能是降血压的最佳方式。)”可知，不动的肌肉锻炼可能是降血压的最佳方式，结合划线短语“This type of training”可知，这种类型的训练指的是上文中提到的“不动的肌肉锻炼”，由此可知，划线短语应与“不动的肌肉锻炼”意义相近。故选D项。
29．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure.(研究人员对15827名参与者的270项试验进行了回顾，发现在HIIT(高强度间歇训练)、等长运动、有氧运动、动态阻力训练以及后两者的结合中，等长运动能最大程度地降低血压。)”可知，此项研究是对以前的研究数据进行分析，通过比较得出的研究结论——等长运动能最大程度地降低血压，由此可知，该项实验是通过对比进行的。故选D项。
30．细节理解题。根据尾段中的“More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said.(作者说，需要更多的研究来确定为什么等长运动比其他类型的训练更能降低血压。)”可知，接下来需要更多的研究确定为什么等长运动比其他运动更能降低血压，由此可知，作者建议未来关于等长运动的研究重点是探究其有效性的原因。故选A项。
31．主旨大意题。根据首段中的“Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure.(最近的研究表明，另一种类型的体育活动值得作为预防和治疗高血压的有效工具。)”以及下文中介绍的该项研究的研究过程和分析可知，新的研究发现一种体育活动值得作为预防和治疗高血压的有效工具，由此可知，本文主要讲述的是一项对降血压最好的运动。故选B项。
D
When instant cake mixes first appeared in the 1950s, American housewives were doubtful. These mixes, promising easy cake-baking, felt too easy. The manufacturers discovered that requiring the addition of an egg in the baking process was just enough to make the housewives happy with their work. The greater sense of effort gained from a little extra labor is believed to have been essential to the later success of the cake mix.
This reflects the IKEA effect (宜家效应), which is identified by psychologist Michael I. Norton and his colleagues, suggesting we place greater value on things we have worked to create. They conducted four studies in which they asked participants to fold paper cranes and frogs, assemble IKEA boxes, and build sets of Legos. They then asked the builders to bid (出价) for their creations, and compared the prices with bids from people who hadn’t built them. The builders consistently outbid the non-builders.
Interestingly, the IKEA effect works even when people have no opportunity to fully personalize their creations. While most participants’ folding skills left much to be desired, they loved their imperfectly personalized products all the more. Builders valued their wrinkled crane-like creations nearly five times as much as non-builders. Beauty, it seems, is in the eye of the builder.
Today, as cities are suffering from severe housing crises, the IKEA effect can give us insight into the well-being benefits of a self-building approach to housing development. Projects like WikiHouse and the “half-a-house” approach pioneered by Alejandro Aravena’s architecture company Elemental are working to make housing more affordable and sustainable by making it easier for people to build and personalize their own homes.
“The moment people are involved with their built environment, they have a totally different relationship to it,” WikiHouse co-founder Alastair Parvin explained. “When the roof starts leaking or a door starts creaking, they have the power to fix it themselves.”
32．What brought customers the joy of cake-baking according to paragraph 1
A．A better taste. B．An easy approach.
C．A detailed recipe. D．An additional effort.
33．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 imply
A．Creations are based on skills. B．Extra labor increases perceived value.
C．Beauty is found through contrast. D．Strict management brings good quality.
34．What is Alastair Parvin’s attitude towards public involvement in housing
A．Critical. B．Objective. C．Doubtful. D．Supportive.
35．What’s the purpose of this text
A．To promote a brand. B．To make a proposal.
C．To explain a concept. D．To introduce a study.
【答案】32．D 33．B 34．D 35．C
【导语】本文是说明文。本文通过讨论宜家效应以及几个实验研究的结果，论述了人们更加珍视自己亲手创造的东西，并由此引发了对自我建造住房的好处的思考。
32．细节理解题。根据第一段“The manufacturers discovered that requiring the addition of an egg in the baking process was just enough to make the housewives happy with their work. The greater sense of effort gained from a little extra labor is believed to have been essential to the later success of the cake mix.(制造商发现，在烘焙过程中加入一个鸡蛋就足以让主妇们对自己的工作感到满意。从一点点额外的劳动中获得的更大的努力感被认为是蛋糕粉后来成功的关键)”可知，额外的努力给顾客带来了蛋糕烘焙的乐趣。故选D项。
33．词句猜测题。根据前文“Interestingly, the IKEA effect works even when people have no opportunity to fully personalize their creations. While most participants’ folding skills left much to be desired, they loved their imperfectly personalized products all the more. Builders valued their wrinkled crane-like creations nearly five times as much as non-builders.(有趣的是，即使人们没有机会完全个性化他们的作品，宜家效应也会起作用。虽然大多数参与者的折叠技巧还有很多不足之处，但他们更喜欢自己不完美的个性化产品。建筑商对他们皱巴巴的像起重机一样的创造物的估价几乎是非建筑商的五倍)”可知，本段主要讲述额外的劳动会让参与者更喜欢自己的作品，所以Beauty, it seems, is in the eye of the builder.意为“额外的劳动增加了感知价值”。故选B项。
34．推理判断题。根据最后一段““The moment people are involved with their built environment, they have a totally different relationship to it,” WikiHouse co-founder Alastair Parvin explained. “When the roof starts leaking or a door starts creaking, they have the power to fix it themselves.”(WikiHouse的联合创始人Alastair Parvin解释说：“当人们参与到他们的建筑环境中时，他们与环境的关系就完全不同了。”“当屋顶开始漏水或门开始吱吱作响时，他们有能力自己修理。”)”可知，Alastair Parvin认为公众参与住房建设，他们与环境的关系就完全不同了，所以是持支持的态度。故选D项。
35．推理判断题。根据第二段“This reflects the IKEA effect (宜家效应), which is identified by psychologist Michael I. Norton and his colleagues, suggesting we place greater value on things we have worked to create. They conducted four studies in which they asked participants to fold paper cranes and frogs, assemble IKEA boxes, and build sets of Legos. They then asked the builders to bid (出价) for their creations, and compared the prices with bids from people who hadn’t built them. The builders consistently outbid the non-builders.(这反映了心理学家迈克尔·i·诺顿(Michael I. Norton)及其同事发现的宜家效应(IKEA effect)，即我们更看重自己努力创造的东西。他们进行了四项研究，要求参与者折叠纸鹤和青蛙，组装宜家盒子，搭建乐高积木。然后，他们要求建筑商为他们的作品出价，并将价格与没有建造这些作品的人的出价进行比较。建筑商的出价始终高于非建筑商)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要解释什么是宜家效应(IKEA effect)，所以本文的目的是解释一个概念。故选C项。
第二节(共5小题:每小题2分, 满分10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。
Education is a good opportunity for those of us who expect to better ourselves. But for people in full-time employment, getting the balancing act between work and studying can prove challenging. But look on the bright side. 36
University is often considered a logical step for people who wish to continue their education after school. While options of Master's degrees, PhDs and other postgraduate qualifications exist, many students leave after obtaining their Bachelor’s and head into the world of work. 37 They hope it may open up new opportunities or help them to get a promotion.
In terms of the benefits, learning new techniques that you can bring into the workplace can make you more of an authority in your area and a go-to person for advice. 38 In short, studying more could make you more promotable down the line and more helpful to the business.
If you study in a classroom, your experience of the workplace could bring a wealth of knowledge to other students and provide real-life examples for you to draw on. You may also meet like-minded people. 39 In addition, while adult learners have to consider things like children, home lives and work，many adult and part-time courses are more flexible. Some courses can even be done partly or entirely online, which means you can manage your time more easily and don't need to factor in travel time.
40 Increasing your skills may open up new careers in your professional life.
A．Studying part-time in the evenings can be a great choice.
B．So, what are the benefits of hitting the books once in work
C．Then you can expand your professional network in the future.
D．They may choose adult courses spreading over a number of years.
E．If the business has a skills shortage, you may be able to fill that gap.
F．Having done the same job for years, some feel like acquiring new skills.
G．So, there are a variety of options for those who wish to return to studying.
【答案】36．B 37．F 38．E 39．C 40．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何在工作和学衡以及边工作边学习的好处。
36．根据上文“But for people in full-time employment, getting the balancing act between work and studying can prove challenging. But look on the bright side.”（但对于有全职工作的人来说，在工作和学习之间取得平衡是很有挑战性的。但要往好的方面看。）可推测，此处主要介绍和边工作边学习有关的内容。结合选项B项So, what are the benefits of hitting the books once in work （那么，在工作时间读书有什么好处呢？）符合语境，并且B选项中的“benefits”对应上一句“look on the bright side”。故选B项。
37．根据下文“They hope it may open up new opportunities or help them to get a promotion.”（他们希望这能给他们带来新的机会或帮助他们获得晋升。）提到给他们带来新的机会或帮助他们获得晋升。选项F项Having done the same job for years, some feel like acquiring new skills.（在做同样的工作多年后，有些人想要获得新的技能。）和下文内容紧密连接，下文中的it指代上文中的内容，上下文语意连贯，符合语境。故选F项。
38．根据上文“In terms of the benefits, learning new techniques that you can bring into the workplace can make you more of an authority in your area and a go-to person for advice.”（就好处而言，学习可以带到工作场所的新技术可以让你在你的领域更有权威，也可以让你成为征求意见的人。）可知，是说学习新技能在工作上的帮助，结合选项E项If the business has a skills shortage, you may be able to fill that gap.（如果公司有技能短缺，你也许可以填补这个空缺。）符合语境，并且E选项中的“skills”对应上一句“learning new techniques”。故选E项。
39．根据上文“You may also meet like-minded people.”（你也可能会遇到志同道合的人。）提到遇到志同道合的人。结合选项C项Then you can expand your professional network in the future.（这样你就可以在将来扩展你的职业网。）可知，承接上文内容，为对上文内容的语意递进，上下文紧密连接。故选C项。
40．根据下文“Increasing your skills may open up new careers in your professional life.”（提高你的技能可能会在你的职业生涯中开辟新的职业。）可知，本段总结学习和提高技能在工作中的好处。结合选项G项So, there are a variety of options for those who wish to return to studying.（因此，对于那些希望回归学习的人来说，有多种选择。）符合语境，并且G选项中的“So”进行归纳总结，也是对整个文章的总结概括。故选G项。
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节(共20小题:每小题1.5分，满分30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。
At the age of 16, I went to Australia as an exchange student and lived with a host family. Even though I had made some preparations, the culture shock was still 41 .
During the first months, which is called the “honeymoon phase” of culture shock, I was super 42 to be in a different culture and found everything 43 and exciting. But soon, things started to feel 44 . Differences became more apparent and frustrating 45 populated my head: “I wish people would just be able to speak German for one day! ”
“I wish public transportation would…” These thoughts were of course highly 46 . However, they’re part of the “negotiation phase”.
Over the next few months, though, feelings of adjustment and belonging gradually 47 . I developed my own routine, learned to adapt to the 48 , and made many new friends. I had slowly and unknowingly 49 the “adjustment phase”. I had adapted my own behavior and learned to 50 new ways of thinking and attitudes. My English had improved 51 !
Things started to make sense and I 52 Australian culture better and better! That was a major 53 for me personally. Every day I felt more 54 with my new home. I adopted many new traits (特性) while also 55 earlier ones from my home country. This process is called the “mastery phase”. My happiest moment was when my dear friend one day 56 during a conversation: “Jude, you 57 just like us! You’re an Australian now!” I had transformed from a silent timid German to an almost accent-free bicultural Australian/German.
The 58 of culture shock are different for everyone and can cause different behaviors and 59 . But one thing is for sure though: Culture shock cannot be avoided and 60 is the first step towards adapting to a foreign culture.
41．A．unavoidable B．unbearable C．unbelievable D．unforgettable
42．A．worried B．lonely C．thrilled D．proud
43．A．similar B．expensive C．advanced D．fresh
44．A．uncontrollable B．odd C．distracting D．worthless
45．A．experiences B．comments C．thoughts D．news
46．A．effortless B．unimportant C．unhelpful D．aimless
47．A．took over B．broke out C．went on D．faded away
48．A．requirements B．trend C．behaviors D．stress
49．A．missed B．entered C．completed D．created
50．A．appreciate B．meet C．ignore D．change
51．A．slowly B．dramatically C．suddenly D．regularly
52．A．memorized B．introduced C．understood D．analyzed
53．A．breakthrough B．barrier C．dilemma D．method
54．A．patient B．familiar C．careful D．comfortable
55．A．keeping B．enjoying C．remembering D．spreading
56．A．complained B．remarked C．declared D．emphasized
57．A．look B．sound C．eat D．dress
58．A．effects B．descriptions C．advantages D．attractions
59．A．understanding B．changes C．feelings D．response
60．A．questioning B．exploration C．imitation D．acceptance
【答案】
41．A 42．C 43．D 44．B 45．C 46．C 47．A 48．D 49．B 50．A 51．B 52．C 53．A 54．D 55．A 56．B 57．B 58．A 59．C 60．D
【导语】
本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了作者作为交换生去澳大利亚的经历，详细描述了从最初的“蜜月期”到后来的“谈判期”、“适应期”和“精通期”等不同阶段的心理变化和适应过程。
41．
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管我做了一些准备，文化冲击仍然是不可避免的。A. unavoidable无法避免的；B. unbearable无法忍受的；C. unbelievable难以置信的；D. unforgettable难以忘怀的。根据文章最后一段“But one thing is for sure though: Culture shock cannot be avoided”可知，文化冲击是不可避免的。故选A。
42．
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在最初几个月的“蜜月期”里，我对于身处异国文化感到异常兴奋，发现一切都是新鲜的，令人兴奋的。A. worried担忧的；B. lonely孤独的；C. thrilled激动的；D. proud自豪的。根据上文的“which is called the “honeymoon phase” of culture shock”以及下文的“found everything ____3____ and exciting.”可知，最初的几个月作者觉得非常的兴奋。故选C。
43．
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在最初几个月的“蜜月期”里，我对于身处异国文化感到异常兴奋，发现一切都是新鲜的，令人兴奋的。A. similar相似；B. expensive昂贵的；C. advanced先进的；D. fresh新鲜的。根据上文“During the first months”以及常理可知，最初的几个月一切都是新鲜的，令人兴奋的。故选D。
44．
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但很快，事情开始变得奇怪起来。A. uncontrollable无法管束的；B. odd古怪的；C. distracting分心的；D. worthless无用的。根据上文的“but”可知，下文与上文内容存在转折关系；再根据下文“Differences became more apparent”可知，作者觉得事情开始变得不一样了，开始变得奇怪。故选B。
45．
考查名词词义辨析。句意：差异越来越明显，令人沮丧的想法充斥着我的脑海：“要是人们能只说一天德语就好了！”A. experiences经历；B. comments评论；C. thoughts想法；D. news新闻。空处为原词重现，根据下文“These thoughts were of course highly ____6____.”可知，作者的脑海中开始有不好的想法。故选C。
46．
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“要是公共交通能……”这些想法当然是非常无益的。A. effortless不费力气的；B. unimportant不重要的；C. unhelpful无用的；D. aimless无目的的。根据上文““I wish public transportation would…””可知，这些想法都是无法实现的，所以作者认为这样的想法对当时的消极心态并无益处，没办法解决作者的困境。故选C。
47．
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：然而，在接下来的几个月里，适应和归属感逐渐占据了上风。A. took over接管、占据上风；B. broke out爆发；C. went on继续；D. faded away褪色。根据上文的“though”可知，作者的心态再次发生了变化；再根据下文内容可知，作者开始适应了新生活，由此可知，在作者内心，适应和归属感逐渐占据了上风。故选A。
48．
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我养成了自己的习惯，学会了应对压力，交了很多新朋友。A. requirements要求；B. trend趋势；C. behaviors行为；D. stress压力、强调。根据上文内容可知，身处异国他乡，作者感到不适应，然而根据空前的“I developed my own routine”可推测，作者学会了应对压力。故选D。
49．
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我已经慢慢地不知不觉地进入了“适应期”。A. missed错过；B. entered进入；C. completed完成；D. created创造。根据空后的“the “adjustment phase””可知，空后是一个时期；再根据上文“Over the next few months, though, feelings of adjustment and belonging gradually ____7____.”可知，作者是进入了“适应期”。故选B。
50．
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我调整了自己的行为，学会了欣赏新的思维方式和态度。A. appreciate感激、欣赏；B. meet遇到；C. ignore忽视；D. change改变。根据上文可知，作者此时身处异国他乡，但是作者已经有了归属感，也开始适应了新的环境，由此可知，作者是学会了欣赏别人的思维方式。故选A。
51．
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我的英语也有了很大的提高！A. slowly缓慢地；B. dramatically极大地、引人注目地；C. suddenly突然；D. regularly有规律地。根据下文“Jude, you ____17____ just like us! You’re an Australian now!”可知，作者的英语有了突飞猛进地进步。故选B。
52．
考查动词词义辨析。句意：事情开始变得有意义，我越来越了解澳大利亚文化！A. memorized记住；B. introduced介绍；C. understood理解；D. analyzed分析。根据空后的“Australian culture”以及上文“learned to ____10____ new ways of thinking and attitudes.”可知，作者开始了解澳大利亚的文化。故选C。
53．
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这对我个人来说是一个重大突破。A. breakthrough突破；B. barrier障碍；C. dilemma困境；D. method方法。根据上文可知，作者已经开始适应新生活；而根据下文“I adopted many new traits (特性)”可知，这对于作者的个人发展而言是一个重大的突破。故选A。
54．
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我在我的新家一天比一天舒服。A. patient耐心的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. careful仔细的；D. comfortable舒适的。根据下文“This process is called the “mastery phase”.”可知，作者已经完全融入了新文化，由此可知，作者在新家越来越舒适。故选D。
55．
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在吸收许多新特质的同时，也保留了一些来自祖国的特质。A. keeping继续、维持；B. enjoying喜欢；C. remembering记得；D. spreading传播、展开。根据连词“while”以及上文的“I adopted many new traits (特性)”可知，作者吸收新特性的时候还保留了自己祖国的特质，从而使个人发展有了突破。故选A。
56．
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我最快乐的时刻是，有一天我亲爱的朋友在一次谈话中说：“Jude，你听起来就像我们！你现在是澳大利亚人了！”A. complained抱怨；B. remarked评论；C. declared宣布、声明；D. emphasized强调、使突出。根据下文““Jude, you ____17____ just like us! You’re an Australian now!””可知，下文是作者的朋友对作者发音的评价。故选B。
57．
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我最快乐的时刻是，有一天我亲爱的朋友在一次谈话中说：“Jude，你听起来就像我们！你现在是澳大利亚人了！”A. look看；B. sound听；C. eat吃；D. dress穿。根据下文“You’re an Australian now!”可知，朋友说的是作者的英语发音听起来和澳大利亚人的英语发音一样。故选B。
58．
考查名词词义辨析。句意：文化冲击对每个人的影响是不同的，可能导致不同的行为和感受。A. effects影响、效果；B. descriptions描述；C. advantages优点；D. attractions有吸引力的人或物。根据全文内容可知，文章主要讲述的是文化冲击对每个人的影响。故选A。
59．
考查名词词义辨析。句意：文化冲击对每个人的影响是不同的，可能导致不同的行为和感受。A. understanding理解；B. changes改变；C. feelings感觉；D. response回复。根据上文内容可知，作者主要讲述了自己在经历文化冲击时候的心理过程的变化，也就是讲述了自己的感受。故选C。
60．
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但有一件事是肯定的：文化冲击无法避免，而接受是适应外国文化的第一步。A. questioning询问；B. exploration探险；C. imitation模仿；D. acceptance接受。根据下文“adapting to a foreign culture”可知，作者认为我们应该接受外国的文化，这是适应外国文化的第一步。故选D。
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。
Have you ever heard someone say “You can tell a lot about someone by how they dress” and wondered if that was true What you wear can inform 61 (passer-by) of your type of employment, as well as your ambitions, emotions and spending habits.
In early civilizations, the key purpose of clothing was 62 (keep) us warm. Today, central heating warms our homes, 63 (reduce) our dependence on clothes alone to help us to survive. Clothes 64 (develop) from previous practical belongings to today’s social markers: they affect the way we see 65 (us). They help us to be seen in the light that we wish to be, and also bring 66 our personalities and social status.
In many societies, dress sense represents personal wealth and taste. For example, Economist George Taylor demonstrated this most 67 (vivid) with the Hemline Index (裙摆指数). Taylor noted that as a country enters recession (衰退) and adopts simply spending habits, women often show a preference towards 68 (long) dresses, while during times of prosperity (繁荣), 69 opposite result can be seen-hemlines often become shorter.
Whether you are male or female, your fashion choices can affect both your self-image, the impression 70 you convey to others and in turn, the way in which people behave towards you.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU WEAR!
【答案】
61．passers-by 62．to keep 63．reducing 64．have developed 65．ourselves 66．out 67．vividly 68．longer 69．the 70．that/which
【导语】本文为说明文。本文主要讲述你的穿着可以让路人知道你的职业类型、你的理想、情绪以及消费习惯。无论是男性还是女性，你的时尚选择都会影响你的自我形象，你给别人留下的印象，进而影响别人对你的态度。
61．考查名词的复数。句意：你的穿着可以告诉路人你的职业类型，以及你的野心、情绪和消费习惯？passer-by“过路人”此处数量大于一应用其复数形式为passers-by。故填passers-by。
62．考查动词不定式。句意：在早期文明中，衣服的主要目的是保暖。该句的主语为 the key purpose“主要目的”，故表语用动词不定式，说明主语的内容。故填to keep。
63．考查非谓语动词。句意：今天，中央供暖系统为我们的家庭供暖，减少了我们对衣服的依赖，帮助我们生存。分析句子结构可知，reduce在句中作伴随状语，对主句作进一步的补充说明。故填reducing。
64．考查时态。句意：衣服已经从以前的实用物品发展成为今天的社会标志：它们影响着我们看待自己的方式。此处表示过去对现在的影响，应用现在完成时，主语为Clothes，助动词用have。故填have developed。
65．考查代词。句意：衣服已经从以前的实用物品发展成为今天的社会标志：它们影响着我们看待自己的方式。当句子的主语和宾语是指相同的人或物时，句子的宾语应为主语的反身代词。故填ourselves。
66．句意：它们帮助我们以我们所希望的方式被看到，也显示出我们的个性和社会地位。短语bring out表示“凸现”符合句意。故填out。
67．考查副词。句意：例如，经济学家George Taylor用裙摆指数最生动地证明了这一点。作状语，修饰动词 demonstrated应用副词vividly。故填vividly。
68．考查形容词的比较级。句意：泰勒指出，当一个国家进入经济衰退并养成简单的消费习惯时，女性往往会偏爱较长的裙子，而在经济繁荣时期，结果却恰恰相反——裙摆往往会变短。由后文的“while during times of prosperity”可知为比较关系，应用比较级longer。故填longer。
69．考查定冠词。句意：泰勒指出，当一个国家进入经济衰退并养成简单的消费习惯时，女性往往会偏爱较长的裙子，而在经济繁荣时期，结果却恰恰相反——裙摆往往会变短。此处result为特指，应用定冠词the。故填the。
70．考查定语从句。句意：无论你是男性还是女性，你的时尚选择都会影响你的自我形象，你给别人的印象，反过来，人们对你的行为方式。定语从句修饰先行词impression，指物，作宾语，故答案为that或which。故填that/which。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分35分)
第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
71．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Anthony, a 11-year-old boy, became famous after a video of him dance in the rain outside his home in Nigeria was put on the Internet. He impressed people from his enthusiasm. An Oscar-winning actor saw the video of Anthony and put them on his social media. He wrote, “We can be greatly passionate despite of the great difficulties that have put in front of us.” Anthony is a student at a dance academy in a poor district in Africa. The academy gives freely lessons to poor children that have somewhere to practice. The academy’s founder said, “We are changing people’s attitude towards male dancers.” Anthony said, “There are not male ballet dancers like me here. While people see ballet, they think it is only for girls, but I want to tell them there are also male ballet dancers.”
【答案】1. 11-year-old前的a→an
2. dance→dancing
3. from→with/by
4. them→it
5. 删除despite后的of
6. have put中间增加been
7. freely→free
8. somewhere→nowhere
9. not→no
10. While→When
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了男孩Anthony因雨中跳舞的视频被传到网上而出名，他表现出的热情让人印象深刻，并借此介绍了当地为贫困儿童提供免费课程的舞蹈学院，以及Anthony本人的男性芭蕾舞演员梦想。
【详解】1. 考查冠词。句意：Anthony是一个11岁的男孩，因在尼日利亚家外面的雨中跳舞的视频被传到网上而出名。11-year-old的发音以元音音素开头，不定冠词需用an。故将11-year-old前的a改为an。
2. 考查非谓语动词。句意：Anthony是一个11岁的男孩，因在尼日利亚家外面的雨中跳舞的视频被传到网上而出名。作of的宾语应用动名词dancing，him为其逻辑主语。故将dance改为dancing。
3. 考查介词。句意：他的热情给人留下了深刻的印象。表示“用……给……留下深刻印象”应用动词短语impress sb. with/by sth.。故将from改为with/by。
4. 考查代词。句意：一位奥斯卡获奖演员看到了Anthony的视频，并把它放在了他的社交媒体上。指代前面的单数名词短语the video of Anthony应用代词it。故将them改为it。
5. 考查介词。句意：他写道：“尽管我们面临巨大的困难，我们仍然可以充满激情。”despite“尽管，即使”为介词，其后直接跟名词（短语）。故删除despite后的of。
6. 考查被动语态。句意：他写道：“尽管我们面临巨大的困难，我们仍然可以充满激情。”that引导限制性定语从句修饰先行词difficulties，先行词在从句中作主语，put和主语之间是被动关系，需用被动语态。故在have put中间增加been。
7. 考查形容词。句意：这所学院为没有地方练习的贫困儿童提供免费课程。修饰名词lessons应用形容词free，以为“免费的”。故将freely改为free。
8. 考查副词。句意：这所学院为没有地方练习的贫困儿童提供免费课程。根据前面的“poor children”可推知，贫困儿童应该是“没有地方”练习，表示“没有地方，无处”需用不定副词nowhere。故将somewhere改为nowhere。
9. 考查否定。句意：这里没有像我这样的男芭蕾舞演员。否定后面紧跟的名词应用no。故将not改为no。
10. 考查时间状语从句。句意：当人们看到芭蕾舞时，他们认为只有女孩才会跳，但我想告诉他们，也有男性芭蕾舞演员。此处引导时间状语从句，表示“当……时”，从句的谓语动词see是短暂性动词，侧重看到的结果，应用When引导该从句。故将While改为When。
第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）
72．假如你是李华，你校准备组织一次以“Science Lights Up the Future”为主题的科技创新活动(the Science and Technology Innovation Event)。请你为校报写一篇开幕词，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 活动目的；
3. 活动内容。
注意：
1. 词数100词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】One possible version:
Dear teachers and fellow students,
Welcome to our “the Science and Technology Innovation Event” of our school, with the theme of “Science Lights Up the Future”. As president of the Student Union, I’m honored to have the opportunity to open this wonderful occasion.
The purpose of this event is to enrich students’ knowledge of modern science and technology as well as inspire us with scientific innovation in this “smarter” world. There will be a variety of exhibitions and lectures, which are both informative and inspiring. Also, a display zone will be set up,where students are encouraged to show their own hand-on scientific designs and inventions as well, such as rockets and 3D printing.
Thank you for your attendance, and I wish you all a meaningful and enjoyable experience.
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为学校举办的科技创新活动写一篇开幕词。
【详解】1.词汇积累
主题：theme→subject
荣幸的：honored→privileged
机会：opportunity→chance
目的：purpose→aim
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Welcome to our “the Science and Technology Innovation Event” of our school, with the theme of “Science Lights Up the Future”.
拓展句：Welcome to our “the Science and Technology Innovation Event” of our school, whose theme is “Science Lights Up the Future”.
【点睛】【高分句型1】There will be a variety of exhibitions and lectures, which are both informative and inspiring.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型1】Also, a display zone will be set up ,where students are encouraged to show their own hand-on scientific designs and inventions as well, such as rockets and 3D printing.(运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句)

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