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南航苏州附中2023—2024学年第一学期高三年级二模适应性测试
英 语
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
1. What will Karen do
A. Check the time. B. Stop playing the piano. C. Apologize to her neighbors.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a bus. B. In the street. C. At a museum.
3. What does Michelle suggest Mark do
A. See a doctor. B. Control his diet. C. Try the new ice cream shop.
4. What does the man think of the phone
A. It is expensive. B. It is outdated. C. It is of poor quality.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A dinner party. B. A new restaurant. C. The cafeteria food.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is broken in the sales department
A. A light. B. A copy machine. C. An air conditioner.
7. What is Max going to do first
A. Deal with other urgent repairs. B. Entertain important customers. C. Arrange a lunch appointment.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How many people are expected to attend the party
A. About 250. B. About 300. C. About 350.
9. Why can’t the party be held in the Pine Room
A. There’s not enough room. B. The decoration isn’t good. C. It is a bit far.
10. What will Dr. Darren do next Friday night
A. Listen to a report. B. Take part in a party. C. Work on a speech.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the man make the call
A. The quality of the pizzas is poor.
B. His delivery is seriously delayed.
C. He got the wrong number of pizzas.
12 How does the woman solve the problem
A. Return the money. B. Send the pizzas once more. C. Take back the delivered pizzas.
13. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s complaint
A. Annoyed. B. Carefree. C. Apologetic.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student.
15. Why did Sam miss some classes
A. He asked for sick leave. B. He took a trip to London. C. He looked after his father.
16. When will the speakers meet in the evening
A. At 5: 00. B. At 6: 00. C. At 7: 00.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How much is the most popular ticket
A. 39. B. 43. C. 55.
18. Who started Madame Tussauds Museum
A. French king. B. An art teacher. C. A footballer.
19. Where is the fourth Madame Tussauds Museum
A. In London. B. In Amsterdam. C. In Washington.
20. What is the speaker about to do
A. Have a rest in a cafe. B. Hand out some guidebooks. C. Tour around the museum shop.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
A
Filming in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest
The Kamas Ranger District handles film permits for the Kamas district of the Wasatch- Cache National Forest.
To ensure that permits are issued in time for filming, the Forest Service requests that application form be handed in three to four weeks prior to filming.
The fee structure for filming in the National Forest is as follows:
Filming Special Use Fee
1 to 10 people-$150 per day
11 to 30 people-$200 per day
31 to 60 people-$500 per day
Over 61 people-$600 per day
Film Monitoring Fee
1 day filming-FREE
Extra days-$200 per day
Additional Fees
Additional fees will be charged in the following situations:
Large production (greater than 100 people), multiple site filming that may require additional film monitoring to protect natural resources and a performance agreement in the form of a deposited check.
Upon approval, a Special Use Permit will be issued with a bill for collection. Checks should be made payable to “USDA Forest Service, ” and payment must be received before filming.
Note
Some areas of the forest are especially sensitive to impacts from vehicles, domestic animals, and people. These areas include wetlands, streams, lake shorelines, and most meadow areas. Filming requests in these sensitive areas will require special surveys to determine possible environmental impacts. The request may be denied.
1. What is one expected to do for filming
A. Issue the permit weeks before filming. B. Submit the application form in advance.
C. Give top priority to time arrangement. D. Outline the fee structure in the forest.
2. How much will a week’s film monitoring be charged
A. $1200. B. $200. C. $1400. D. $600.
3. Which of the following will be charged additional fees
A. Paying the bill in cash. B. Entry into the sensitive areas.
C. Production with over 61 people. D. Filming in different sites.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章详细说明了在Wasatch- Cache国家森林内进行电影拍摄所需的许可申请流程、费用结构以及注意事项。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“To ensure that permits are issued in time for filming, the Forest Service requests that application form be handed in three to four weeks prior to filming.(为确保及时发放拍摄许可，森林服务局请求在拍摄前三到四周提交申请表格。)”可知，在进入国家森林进行拍摄前，需要提前向森林服务局提交申请表格。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Filming Special Use Fee部分中的“Film Monitoring Fee 1 day filming-FREE Extra days-$200 per day(电影监控费；1天拍摄——免费；额外天数——每天200美元)”可知，一周的电影监控收费为：第一天免费，其余六天一天200美元，由此可知，一周的电影监控收费为6*200=1200美元。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Additional Fees部分中的“Large production (greater than 100 people), multiple site filming that may require additional film monitoring to protect natural resources and a performance agreement in the form of a deposited check.(大型制作（超过100人），可能需要额外电影监控以保护自然资源的多个地点拍摄，以及以存款支票形式的性能协议。)”可知，如果大型制作以及在多个地点拍摄，需要额外收费。故选D。
B
US Army veteran (退伍老兵) Mazyck remembers when doctors told her she would never walk again. She’d been paralyzed from the waist down after a serious accident while parachuting in 2003.The doctors never said anything about floating, though. In 2021,she got to do just that.
Mazyck was one of 12 participants in a Zero G flight, organized by the group AstroAccess. This type of flight recreates the weightlessness that astronauts experience without going all the way to space. Flying over the Pacific Ocean off Southern California, the modified 747 jet airplane made 15 steep dives and climbs, allowing the flyers multiple periods of weightlessness.
The experience left Mazyck feeling joyful. “The flight was something that I would have never in my wildest dreams thought I would’ve experienced,” she says, “especially the floating, the weightlessness.”
Traditionally, strict physical requirements have prevented disabled people from becoming astronauts. AstroAccess is working to make space accessible to all. “Space removes the barriers between people; now is the time to remove the barriers to space itself,” says Mazyck, “It is sending a message to people who have historically been excluded from STEM that not only is there room for you in space, there is a need for you.”
During the flight, she says, the participants did experiments and made observations. They took note of things that people without certain disabilities might not realize are issues. For example, people who couldn’t grip with their legs needed another way to hold themselves still while weightless. The group also experimented with signaling lights for the deaf and with ways of using braille (盲文) for the blind.
These types of issues are easy enough to address. Now is the time to make space accessible — before space tourism or space settlements become commonplace. “I am so proud and elated about what’s happening here,” Mazyck adds. “We are paving the way for the future.”
4. What do we know about AstroAccess
A. It redesigns jet airplanes. B. It offers weightlessness experience.
C. It provides physical treatment. D. It trains the disabled to be astronauts.
5. What is required in the flights for the participants
A. Astronaut experience. B. Steep dives and climbs.
C. Weightlessness periods. D. Trials and observations.
6. Which of the following words can best describe Mazyck
A. Generous and determined. B. Caring and persistent.
C. Courageous and optimistic. D. Ambitious and innovative.
7. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A. Paving the Way for the Future B. Disabled Americans Make It to Space
C. Making Space a Place for Everyone D. US Veterans Experience Zero G Flight
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了AstroAccess组织参与者进行失重体验，腰部瘫痪的Mazyck就是其中一名参与者。AstroAccess正在努力使所有人都能进入太空。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Mazyck was one of 12 participants in a Zero G flight, organized by the group AstroAccess. This type of flight recreates the weightlessness that astronauts experience without going all the way to space.(Mazyck是由AstroAccess组织的零重力飞行的12名参与者之一。这种类型的飞行重现了在没有进入太空的情况下宇航员所经历的失重状态。)”可知，AstroAccess提供失重体验。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“During the flight, she says, the participants did experiments and made observations.(她说，在飞行过程中，参与者做了实验和观察)”可知，参与者的飞行要求是试验和观察。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段““The flight was something that I would have never in my wildest dreams thought I would’ve experienced,” she says, “especially the floating, the weightlessness.”(她说：“这次飞行是我做梦也想不到自己会经历的事情，尤其是漂浮和失重的感觉。”)”以及倒数第三段““Space removes the barriers between people; now is the time to remove the barriers to space itself,” says Mazyck, “It is sending a message to people who have historically been excluded from STEM that not only is there room for you in space, there is a need for you.”(“太空消除了人与人之间的障碍；现在是时候消除太空本身的障碍了，”Mazyck说，“这向那些历史上被排除在STEM之外的人发出了一个信息，那就是太空不仅有你的空间，还有你的需求。”)”可推知，Mazyck勇敢乐观。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Now is the time to make space accessible — before space tourism or space settlements become commonplace. “I am so proud and elated about what’s happening here,” Mazyck adds. “We are paving the way for the future.”(在太空旅游或太空定居变得司空见惯之前，现在是时候让太空变得触手可及了。“我为这里发生的一切感到骄傲和高兴，”马齐克补充道。“我们正在为未来铺平道路。”)”结合文章主要说明了AstroAccess组织参与者进行失重体验，腰部瘫痪的Mazyck就是其中一名参与者。AstroAccess正在努力使所有人都能进入太空。可知，C选项“让太空成为每个人的地方”最适合作为文章标题。故选C。
C
The California sea otter (海獭), once hunted to the edge of extinction, has staged a thrilling comeback in the last century. Now, scientists have discovered that the otters’ success story has led to something just as remarkable: the restoration of their declining coastal marsh (沼泽) habitat.
Elkhorn Slough, a coastal marsh within Monterey Bay, had been experiencing severe damage. The root cause was a growing population of shore crabs, which fed heavily on the marsh plants, weakening the structural integrity of the habitat. Coastal marshes like these are not only natural defenses against storm waves but also serve as important carbon storage areas and water-cleaning systems.
The conservation-driven comeback of the sea otter has been crucial. California’s coastlines were once alive with sea otters. Sadly, they were nearly wiped out at the hands of fur traders. In the 1980s, conservation efforts aided these otters in re-occupying large areas of their former range. Now, Elkhorn Slough has the highest concentration of sea otters in California, with a population of about 100. By naturally feasting on crabs, the otters have helped a significant regrowth of plant life. Brent Hughes, a scientist working alongside Angelini, led a three-year study. Their findings were clear: in areas with sea otters, crab numbers fell markedly. This led to a resurgence in plant growth, which in turn stabilized the soil and lowered the rate of soil washing away.
As the sea otter population continues to restore, their positive impact on coastal ecosystems is likely to increase. It not only showcases the sea otter as a central species—a species that has a significant effect on its natural environment—but also highlights the essential nature of top predators (捕食者) in preserving ecological harmony. “My honest reaction was—this could become a classic in the literature,” says scientist Lekelia Jenkins. She reveals marsh restoration also helps people by reducing flooding. “Suddenly, sea otters go from just cute things we like to something that can protect our livelihoods and our properties.”
8. What change did the disappearance of sea otters bring about
A. Fewer predatory crabs. B. More coastal plant life.
C. Better water-cleaning effect. D. Worse coastal ecological balance.
9. What does the underlined word “resurgence” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Barrier. B. Advancement. C. Expansion. D. Revival.
10. What is the author’s purpose in quoting Lekelia Jenkins
A. To highlight the importance of coastal marshes.
B. To introduce a new research study on sea otters.
C. To demonstrate the practical benefits of sea otters.
D To emphasize the need for increased conservation efforts.
11. What message is conveyed from sea otters’ impact
A. The necessity for controlled hunting.
B. The interconnectedness of the ecosystem.
C. The drawbacks of wildlife reintroduction.
D. The need for human intervention in nature.
【答案】8. D 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章通过介绍海獭的恢复历程及其对沿海沼泽生态系统的积极影响，强调了顶级捕食者在维持生态平衡中的重要作用。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Elkhorn Slough, a coastal marsh within Monterey Bay, had been experiencing severe damage. The root cause was a growing population of shore crabs, which fed heavily on the marsh plants, weakening the structural integrity of the habitat.(埃尔克霍恩沼泽是蒙特利湾的一个沿海沼泽，已经遭受了严重的破坏。根本原因是岸边蟹的数量不断增加，它们以沼泽植物为食，削弱了栖息地的结构完整性。)”可知，海獭的消失导致了沿海生态平衡的恶化。故选D项。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。划线词句前文“By naturally feasting on crabs, the otters have helped a significant regrowth of plant life.(通过以螃蟹为食，水獭帮助了植物的再生。)”说明水獭通过以螃蟹为食，可以帮助植物的再生，从而推知划线词句“Their findings were clear: in areas with sea otters, crab numbers fell markedly. This led to a resurgence in plant growth, which in turn stabilized the soil and lowered the rate of soil washing away.(他们的发现很明确：在有海獭的地区，螃蟹的数量明显下降。这导致了植物生长的resurgence，反过来又稳定了土壤，降低了土壤被冲走的速度。)”其中划线词应为“复苏”的意思，与D项同义。故选D项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“‘My honest reaction was — this could become a classic in the literature,’ says scientist Lekelia Jenkins. She reveals marsh restoration also helps people by reducing flooding. ‘Suddenly, sea otters go from just cute things we like to something that can protect our livelihoods and our properties.’(科学家Lekelia Jenkins 说：‘我的真实反应是，这可能会成为文学经典。’她透露，沼泽恢复也通过减少洪水来帮助人们。‘突然之间，海獭从我们喜欢的可爱动物变成了可以保护我们生计和财产的动物。’)”可知，作者引用Lekelia Jenkins的话是为了展示海獭对人类的实际益处，如减少洪水灾害等。故选C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“As the sea otter population continues to restore, their positive impact on coastal ecosystems is likely to increase. It not only showcases the sea otter as a central species—a species that has a significant effect on its natural environment — but also highlights the essential nature of top predators (捕食者) in preserving ecological harmony.(随着海獭数量的持续恢复，它们对沿海生态系统的积极影响可能会增加。它不仅展示了海獭作为一个关键物种——一个对自然环境有重大影响的物种——而且突出了顶级捕食者在维护生态和谐方面的本质)”可知，文章通过展示海獭对沿海生态系统的积极影响，传达了生态系统之间相互联系的信息。故选B项。
D
In today’s digital era, social media users are increasingly coming across fake news online. This leads to the pressing issue: What causes people to fall for misinformation on the Internet
According to researchers at the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, users can easily fall into an echo chamber (回声室)—a sort of virtual space where users consume only one-sided news, eventually distrusting any opposing views. “We all tend to agree with the group opinion. Hence, people naturally get together with others who hold the same opinion,” said Dongwon Lee, one of the researchers. “But if you’re not cautious, there is a high risk of falling into an echo chamber.”
To prevent this phenomenon, the researchers have crafted a novel tool, a game named ChamberBreaker, to help players resist echo chambers and reduce the rate of fake news spread. The fundamental approach employed by ChamberBreaker centers around a decision-making procedure that mirrors the creation of echo chambers. In ChamberBreaker, a player is tasked with trying to have community members fall into an echo chamber. To begin, the player is randomly assigned a situation that focuses on a health, political or environmental issue, and is presented with six pieces of news on that topic. Then, the player selects news that could cause the other members to fall into an echo chamber while at the same time maintaining their trust. If successful, the community members will fall into an echo chamber and the player will witness the resulting negative effects on the community.
After developing ChamberBreaker, researchers tested it with over 800 subjects to see if it raised awareness of echo chambers and changed news consumption behaviors. The researchers found that those who played ChamberBreaker were significantly more likely to state their intention to observe online information from more diverse perspectives and showed an increased awareness of the echo chamber phenomenon.
Ultimately, the researchers hope that their methodology can excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study related to information consumption. The application of tools like ChamberBreaker, which focuses on fostering analytical reasoning, may lead us towards a more informed online community.
12. What can be learned about an online echo chamber
A. It encourages well-judged views.
B. It gathers like-minded individuals.
C. It functions as a virtual reality platform.
D. It serves as a tool for identifying fake information.
13. What is ChamberBreaker’s core method against echo chambers
A. Assignment of situations. B. Trust-building exercises.
C. News selection strategy. D. Community impact assessment.
14. Which of the following can show ChamberBreaker’s effectiveness
A. The results of scientific testing.
B. The theoretical framework of the game.
C. The description of the game procedures.
D. The common challenges faced during gameplay.
15. What is the likely long-term effect of playing ChamberBreaker
A. Reducing news inquiry. B. Encouraging passive reading.
C. Strengthening prejudiced views. D. Enhancing critical thinking.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章探讨了在数字时代，社交媒体用户为什么容易陷入假新闻的陷阱，以及如何通过一款名为ChamberBreaker的游戏工具来识别和抵制网络上的回声室效应。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“‘We all tend to agree with the group opinion. Hence, people naturally get together with others who hold the same opinion,’ said Dongwon Lee, one of the researchers. (‘我们都倾向于认同群体观点。因此，人们自然会与持相同观点的人聚在一起，’研究人员之一 Dongwon Lee说。)”可知，在线回声室会聚集持有相同观点的个体。故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“The fundamental approach employed by ChamberBreaker centers around a decision-making procedure that mirrors the creation of echo chambers. In ChamberBreaker, a player is tasked with trying to have community members fall into an echo chamber. To begin, the player is randomly assigned a situation that focuses on a health, political or environmental issue, and is presented with six pieces of news on that topic. Then, the player selects news that could cause the other members to fall into an echo chamber while at the same time maintaining their trust. (ChamberBreaker采用的基本方法围绕着反映回声室创建的决策程序。在ChamberBreaker中，一名玩家的任务是试图让社区成员落入回音室。首先，玩家被随机分配一个关注健康、政治或环境问题的情况，并收到六条关于该主题的新闻。然后，玩家选择可能导致其他成员落入回音室的新闻，同时保持他们的信任。)”可知，ChamberBreaker对付回声室的核心方法是新闻选择策略。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“After developing ChamberBreaker, researchers tested it with over 800 subjects to see if it raised awareness of echo chambers and changed news consumption behaviors. The researchers found that those who played ChamberBreaker were significantly more likely to state their intention to observe online information from more diverse perspectives and showed an increased awareness of the echo chamber phenomenon. (在开发出ChamberBreaker之后，研究人员对800多名受试者进行了测试，看看它是否提高了人们对回声室的认识，并改变了新闻消费行为。研究人员发现，玩ChamberBreaker的人更有可能从更多不同的角度观察网络信息，并且对回音室现象的意识也更强。)”可知，科学测试的结果可以显示ChamberBreaker的有效性。故选A项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Ultimately, the researchers hope that their methodology can excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study related to information consumption. The application of tools like ChamberBreaker, which focuses on fostering analytical reasoning, may lead us towards a more informed online community. (最终，研究人员希望他们的方法能够激发人们对与信息消费相关的科学和学术研究的更大兴趣。像ChamberBreaker这样专注于培养分析推理能力的工具的应用，可能会引导我们走向一个信息更灵通的在线社区。)”可知，这意味着玩Chamber Breaker的长期效应可能是增强批判性思维。故选D项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分 12. 5分)
In early October, Travis Gienger transported an enormous pumpkin (南瓜) from his home in Minnesota to the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California. His pumpkin set the record for the biggest one ever grown in North America. How do competitive growers get their pumpkins to grow to massive sizes ___16___
Gienger, who teaches horticulture (园艺学) at Anoka Technical College, begins growing his pumpkins in mid-April, starting with seeds that he grows indoors for the first few weeks, when Minnesota’s soil is too frosty. ___17___ They can absorb sunlight, nutrients from the soil, and water there. “At their peak, you’re watering them with at least 600 liters a day, ” he says.
Depending on the variety, pumpkin plants can grow up to a dozen fruits on a single vine (藤曼) . But to maximize size, growers remove all but one or two of these pumpkins in order to decrease each individual fruit’s competition for resources. ___18___
But what exactly happens inside a pumpkin as it grows Two factors drive natural growth: cell division and cell expansion. Cell division accounts for most of the growth at the beginning of a fruit’s life. This period lasts for about 20 days in pumpkin plants. ___19___ Pumpkin cells will expand until around 50 or 60 days after pollination (授粉).
___20___ Some varieties of pumpkins have been bred specifically to maximize their size. Still, there is genetic variation even among pumpkins of the same variety. This has led to competition for the best seeds. Following each harvest, many growers auction off (拍卖掉) the seeds from their biggest pumpkins, which will then be used for the following year’s plantings.
A. Biology has the answers.
B. Genetics also influences pumpkin growth.
C. The following tips will give you a head start.
D. Once it warms up, the plants are transferred outside.
E. When it stops, cell expansion will then come into play.
F. Growers extend the growth period for as long as possible.
G. Growers also remove the weeds in the area for the same reason.
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. G 19. E 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章从生物学的角度解释了种植者是如何让他们的南瓜长得很大的。
【16题详解】
根据前文“How do competitive growers get their pumpkins to grow to massive sizes (有竞争力的种植者是如何让他们的南瓜长得很大的呢？)”可知，此处承接上文，揭开这个问题的答案所在。所以选项A“生物学有答案。”切合文意。故选A。
【17题详解】
根据前文“Gienger, who teaches horticulture (园艺学) at Anoka Technical College, begins growing his pumpkins in mid-April, starting with seeds that he grows indoors for the first few weeks, when Minnesota’s soil is too frosty.(在阿诺卡技术学院教授园艺学的吉格尔从4月中旬开始种植南瓜，在明尼苏达州土壤太冷的前几周，他先在室内种植种子。)”和后文“They can absorb sunlight, nutrients from the soil, and water there.(它们可以从土壤中吸收阳光、养分和水分。)”可知，此处是指天暖和起来就把植物移到外面，所以选项D“一旦天气变暖，这些植物就被转移到室外。”切合文意。故选D。
【18题详解】
根据前文“But to maximize size, growers remove all but one or two of these pumpkins in order to decrease each individual fruit’s competition for resources.(但为了最大限度地扩大南瓜的大小，种植者只保留一两个南瓜，以减少每个果实对资源的竞争。)”可知，此处是指为了确保单个果实获得足够的养分，种植者也会去除杂草，所以选项G“种植者也出于同样的原因清除该地区的杂草。”切合文意。故选G。
【19题详解】
根据前文“Two factors drive natural growth: cell division and cell expansion. Cell division accounts for most of the growth at the beginning of a fruit’s life. This period lasts for about 20 days in pumpkin plants.(驱动自然生长的因素有两个：细胞分裂和细胞扩张。细胞分裂是果实生长初期的主要过程。这个时期在南瓜植株中持续大约20天。)”和后文“Pumpkin cells will expand until around 50 or 60 days after pollination (授粉).(南瓜的细胞会在授粉后50或60天左右扩张。)”可知，此处是指当细胞分裂结束，细胞扩张就开始了，所以选项E“当它停止时，细胞扩张就会开始发挥作用。”切合文意。故选E。
【20题详解】
根据后文“Some varieties of pumpkins have been bred specifically to maximize their size. Still, there is genetic variation even among pumpkins of the same variety.(一些品种的南瓜是专门培育的，以最大限度地提高它们的大小。尽管如此，即使在同一品种的南瓜之间也存在遗传变异。)”可知，此处是指基因也会影响南瓜的大小。所以选项B“基因也会影响南瓜的生长。”切合文意。故选B。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分 15分)
I was cleaning out a cupboard the other day when I made an amazing discovery. Inside I ____21____ the manuscript (手稿) for a novel. It included an outline of the ____22____ and a pile of typed pages telling a story. It was written, to my ____23____, by my father who has been dead for more than 50 years. It isn’t ____24____, as novels go, perhaps fifty or sixty typed pages, but without my ____25____ it has somehow accompanied me through my years of ____26____, several jobs, a marriage, the birth of my children and grandchildren, retirement and even a relocation across the country where I live.
Yet there it was, resting under a lot of paper to be recycled. I might have ____27____ my father’s legacy (遗产). I was truly ____28____ by my discovery.
I’m in the middle of reading another book ____29____ my dad’s novel has a place on my bed-side table. I want to have some _____30_____ time for it so I haven’t _____31_____ examined it yet. I’m going to spend a whole afternoon to give it the _____32_____ it deserves. As yet I don’t know what the story line is about and I don’t even know if it is complete but I _____33_____ a highly emotional process of finding out.
I find it fascinating to think that this could happen; that after more than fifty years my father could _____34_____ his only son through the mists of time. It’s one of those things that we don’t see coming and that make life so _____35_____.
21. A. locked B. found C. placed D. hid
22. A. notes B. reviews C. chapters D. references
23. A. regret B. relief C. satisfaction D. amazement
24. A. long B. fun C. popular D. romantic
25. A. support B. knowledge C. approval D. reach
26. A. life B. writing C. reflection D. education
27. A. cleared away B. passed down C. counted on D. handed out
28. A. bothered B. caught C. shaken D. disturbed
29. A. or B. so C. but D. for
30. A. easy B. quick C. rough D. clear
31. A. briefly B. closely C. happily D. calmly
32. A. honor B. comment C. reward D. attention
33. A. design B. anticipate C. evaluate D. record
34. A. touch B. raise C. help D. protect
35. A. peaceful B. successful C. interesting D. smooth
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了我在打扫橱柜时意外发现了已经去世的父亲写的小说，在阅读小说的过程中，仿佛我和父亲隔着时间有了再次的接触，这让我感到很有趣。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在里面发现了一本小说的手稿。A. locked锁；B. found发现；C. placed放置；D. hid隐藏。根据上文“I was cleaning out a cupboard the other day when I made an amazing discovery.”可知，我在清理橱柜时有了一个惊人的发现，由此可知，我在橱柜里发现了一本小说的手稿。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它包括一个章节的大纲和一堆讲述故事的打印页。A. notes笔记；B. reviews回顾；C. chapters章；D. references参考。根据上文“the manuscript (手稿) for a novel”可知，我发现了一本小说的手稿，由此可知，手稿中包括介绍小说章节的大纲。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：令我惊讶的是，这是我父亲写的，他已经去世50多年了。A. regret后悔；B. relief宽慰；C. satisfaction满意；D. amazement惊奇，惊讶。根据句中“by my father who has been dead for more than 50 years”可知，这本小说是由我已经去世50多年的父亲写的，而我却不知道，由此可知，这是令我惊讶的。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：就小说而言，它并不长，可能有五六十页的打印页，但在我不知情的情况下，它陪伴着我度过了我的教育、几份工作、一段婚姻、我的孩子和孙子的出生、退休，甚至是在我居住的国家的一次搬迁。A. long长的；B. fun有趣的；C. popular受欢迎的；D. romantic浪漫的。根据句中“perhaps fifty or sixty typed pages”可知，小说只有五六十页，由此可知，就小说而言，它并不长。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：就小说而言，它并不长，可能有五六十页的打印页，但在我不知情的情况下，它陪伴着我度过了我的教育、几份工作、一段婚姻、我的孩子和孙子的出生、退休，甚至是在我居住的国家的一次搬迁。A. support支持；B. knowledge知晓；C. approval批准；D. reach范围，领域。根据上文“I was cleaning out a cupboard the other day when I made an amazing discovery.”可知，我是在清理橱柜时偶然发现小说手稿的，由此可知，小说手稿在我不知情的情况下一直陪伴着我，“without one’s knowledge”意为“在某人不知情的情况下”。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：就小说而言，它并不长，可能有五六十页的打印页，但在我不知情的情况下，它陪伴着我度过了我的教育、几份工作、一段婚姻、我的孩子和孙子的出生、退休，甚至是在我居住的国家的一次搬迁。A. life生活；B. writing写作；C. reflection反射；D. education教育。根据空格后“several jobs, a marriage, the birth of my children and grandchildren”可知，句中按照时间顺序讲述小说一直陪伴着我，“several jobs”意为“几份工作”，在工作之前我应该是接受教育。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我可能已经清除了我父亲的遗产。A. cleared away清除；B. passed down传递；C. counted on依赖；D. handed out分发。根据上文“Yet there it was, resting under a lot of paper to be recycled.”可知，小说手稿在大量待回收的纸张下，由此可知，我可能把小说手稿当作待回收的纸张，然后把它们清除掉。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我真的被我的发现震惊了。A. bothered打扰；B. caught抓住；C. shaken使非常震惊；D. disturbed干扰。根据上文“I made an amazing discovery”中的“amazing”可知，这个发现是令人震惊的，由此可知，我真的被我的发现震惊了。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：我正在读另一本书，但我爸爸的小说放在我床边的桌子上。A. or或者；B. so所以；C. but但是；D. for因为。根据空格前“I’m in the middle of reading another book”和空格后“my dad’s novel has a place on my bed-side table”可知，句子前后为转折关系，虽然我正在读另一本书，但我把爸爸的小说放在我床边的桌子上。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我想有一些明确的时间阅读它，所以我还没有仔细地检查它。A. easy容易的；B. quick快的；C. rough粗糙的；D. clear明确的。根据下文“I’m going to spend a whole afternoon to give it the _____ it deserves.”可知，我打算花一整个下午的时间来读小说，由此可知，我很重视它，想有一些明确的时间阅读它。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我想有一些明确时间阅读它，所以我还没有仔细地检查它。A. briefly短暂地；B. closely仔细地；C. happily高兴地；D. calmly镇静地。根据下文“I’m going to spend a whole afternoon to give it the _____ it deserves.”可知，我打算花一整个下午的时间来读小说，由此可知，我很重视它，因为现在还没有明确的时间阅读它，所以还没有仔细地检查它。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我要花一整个下午的时间来给予它应有的关注。A. honor荣誉；B. comment评论；C. reward奖励；D. attention关注。根据下文“but I _____ a highly emotional process of finding out”可知，我期待阅读这本小说的过程，由此可知，我想要花一整个下午的时间来给予这本小说应有的关注。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：到目前为止，我还不知道故事情节是关于什么的，我甚至不知道它是否完整，但我期盼着一个非常激动人心的发现过程。A. design设计；B. anticipate期盼；C. evaluate评价；D. record记录。根据上文“I want to have some _____ time for it”可知，我想有一些明确的时间来阅读它，由此可知，我很重视这本小说，期盼着阅读的过程。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我觉得很有意思，认为这可能发生；50多年后，我父亲可以透过时间的迷雾接触他的独生子。A. touch接触，触摸；B. raise抚养；C. help帮助；D. protect保护。根据上文“by my father who has been dead for more than 50 years”可知，我父亲已经去世50多年了，由此可知，通过阅读父亲写的小说，我和父亲之间再次有了接触。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是我们看不到会发生什么的事情之一，让生活变得如此有趣。A. peaceful和平的；B. successful成功的；C. interesting有趣的；D. smooth平滑的。根据上文“I find it fascinating to think that this could happen”可知，我觉得通过小说和去世的父亲再次接触很有意思，由此可知，这让生活变得很有趣。故选C项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Jiangsu, known for its unique blend of innovation and preservation, is a true treasure. I was ____36____ (incredible) fortunate to journey through the cities of Suzhou and Nanjing, both of which left me fascinated with their true impressiveness and eagerly ____37____ (long) to explore further.
My first stop was Suzhou. ____38____ (engage) myself in the local industrial atmosphere, I chose a hotel in the “industrial park”, ____39____ the coexistence of advanced manufacturing and natural beauty was most evident, as it was situated on the edge of a scenic lake, embraced by a vibrant landscape. As I adventured into the heart of the city, the Old Town’s ancient waterways led me on an ____40____ (explore) of history, and the classical gardens offered a glimpse into a ____41____ (story) past. However, what truly amazed me was the “energy of Suzhou” represented by its people who have enormous respect for their city’s time-honored history as well as ____42____ innovative eye on the future.
Actually, the mindset of modernization with deep respect for the past isn’t only unique to Suzhou ____43____ an indicative factor of Nanjing. High-rises decorate the city’s skyline, creating a distinct contrast ____44____ the ancient neighborhoods, temples, and buildings that _____45_____ (occupy) previously by people. I never anticipated my expectations would be blown out of the water by “A tale of two cities”.
【答案】36. incredibly
37. longing
38. To engage
39. where 40. exploration
41. storied
42. an 43. but
44. to##with
45. were occupied
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章描述了作者在江苏省苏州和南京这两座城市的旅行体验，展示了这两座城市如何在创新与保护传统之间找到独特的平衡。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：我非常幸运地穿越了苏州和南京，这两个城市都让我着迷于它们真正令人印象深刻的地方，并渴望进一步探索。修饰形容词fortunate应用副词。故填incredibly。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。动词left后接复合宾语，动词long和宾语me之间是主动关系，应用其现在分词作宾语补足语。故填longing。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：为了融入当地的工业氛围，我选择了一家位于“工业园区”的酒店，在这里，先进的制造业与自然美景的共存最为明显，因为它坐落在风景秀丽的湖边，周围环绕着充满活力的景观。根据句意可知，此处应用动词不定式作目的状语，表示“为了”。句首字母大写，故填To engage。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：同上。分析可知，此处引导限制性定语从句，先行词为the “industrial park”，根据句意，应用关系副词where引导从句，作地点状语。故填where。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：当我大胆探索进入城市中心时，老城区古老的水道带领我探索历史，古典花园让我得以一瞥历史悠久的过去。根据前文on an可知，此处应用其名词单数作介词宾语。故填exploration。
【41题详解】
考查过去分词转化的形容词。句意：同上。修饰名词应用其过去分词转化的形容词storied“有故事的，有名的，传奇的”作定语。故填storied。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：然而，真正让我惊讶的是苏州人所代表的“苏州活力”，他们对这座城市悠久的历史有着极大的尊重，对未来有着创新的眼光。后文名词eye为单数可数名词，泛指概念，应用不定冠词限定。所连接单词innovative发音以元音开头，故填an。
【43题详解】
考查连词。句意：事实上，这种对过去深深尊重的现代化思维不仅是苏州独有的，也是南京的一个指示性因素。not…but“不仅……还”是固定搭配。故填but。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：高层建筑装饰着城市的天际线，与以前被人类占据的古老社区、寺庙和建筑形成鲜明的对比。contrast to/with“与……形成鲜明对比”是固定搭配，故填to/with。
【45题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：同上。动词occupy和主语之间是被动关系，根据句意可知，此处描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时的被动语态。定语从句中主语that指代先行词the ancient neighborhoods, temples, and buildings，是复数，主谓一致，故填were occupied。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如学校外教Robert想聘请一名同学做他的助教，请你在学校英文报上替他写一则校园招聘信息。内容包括：
1. 招聘目的；
2. 选拔方式；
3. 报名要求。
注意：1. 词数80个左右；题目已给出，不计入总词数；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I WANT YOU
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】I WANT YOU
Our school foreign teacher, Robert, is looking for a student assistant to work with him. The purpose is to provide better support for his teaching work and enhance the learning experience of students.
The selection will be based on an interview. Candidates should have a good command of English and be able to communicate fluently with both the teacher and students. They should also be responsible, patient and have a passion for teaching.
Anyone who is interested in this position can send their resume and a brief self-introduction to Robert’s email address: robert@ before April 30th. We believe that this opportunity will be a valuable experience for the selected candidate and we look forward to seeing your application.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生在学校英文报上替学校外教Robert写一则校园招聘信息。
【详解】1.词汇积累
目的：purpose→intention
提供：provide→offer
热情：passion→enthusiasm
机会：opportunity→chance
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Candidates should have a good command of English and be able to communicate fluently with both the teacher and students.
拓展句：Candidates should have a good command of English who are able to communicate fluently with both the teacher and students.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Anyone who is interested in this position can send their resume and a brief self-introduction to Robert’s email address: robert@ before April 30th.（运用了who引导的定语从句）
【高分句型2】We believe that this opportunity will be a valuable experience for the selected candidate and we look forward to seeing your application.（运用了that引导宾语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
When we were finally dismissed from the last class of the day, the students streamed out of the classrooms. It was another boring day after school. I dragged my feet home as I sighed. Yet another uneventful day, I thought. Little did I know that the day would take a turn for the worse.
The lift lobby (电梯间) of my flat was old and dirty. The walls, which were painted white, had been dirtied over many years. I reached my flat’s lobby, and pressed the lift button and went in. Just then, Mrs Lim, my elderly neighbour, hobbled (蹒跚) in. She looked ancient with tissue paper white hair, wearing a faded old-fashioned dress. I held the lift door open, flashing a friendly smile, and politely greeted her. I asked her how she felt that day and pressed the buttons. She thanked me for being so polite, then we were silent for the rest of the ride.
The lift fell down increasingly fast. There were loud clanking sounds here and there while the lift grew slower and slower. My heart beat hard and fast as my hands turned cold and wet with sweat. Unfortunately, the lift came to an abrupt stop at the fifth floor. I pressed the buttons hard several times, but it was of no help. The lights on the buttons had gone out. It soon dawned on me that we were trapped. An icy fear crept up my spine. Mrs Lim was hysterical (歇斯底里).
“We will never get out!” she cried with her face pale. It had become a colourless mask. I had no time to lose. I pressed the bell in the lift immediately. The sound was surely deafening, but what other choice did I have Mrs Lim burst into tears. I tried my very best to comfort her, telling her that everything would be all right and that we needed to find out how to get out safely. Mrs Lim began having trouble breathing, and I immediately helped her sit down and loosened her collar.
Paragraph 1: Several minutes passed, but no help came.
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Paragraph 2: Bang! My hopes were lifted when I heard the firefighters on the other side of the lift door.
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【答案】 Several minutes passed, but no help came. The air inside the lift grew stale, and panic started to set in. Mrs Lim's condition was worsening, and I felt a sense of helplessness creeping over me. I tried to stay calm and think of a way out, but the situation seemed dire. The silence was deafening, broken only by Mrs Lim’s labored breathing and occasional sobs. Time seemed to stretch on endlessly as we waited for a miracle.
Bang! My hopes were lifted when I heard the firefighters on the other side of the lift door. Relief flooded through me as I realized help had finally arrived. The sound of tools clanging against the door signaled their efforts to rescue us. Moments later, the door was pried open, and fresh air rushed in. We were safe. Mrs Lim was quickly attended to by the paramedics, and I was filled with gratitude for their swift response. As we were escorted out of the lift, I couldn’t help but feel a profound sense of appreciation for the fragility of life and the importance of helping others in times of need.
【解析】
【导语】本文以故事发展的顺序为线索展开，主要描述了主人公放学后和邻居Mrs Lim乘坐电梯时突然电梯失去了控制，发出各种异样的声响，最终在五楼突然停下来，导致两人被困在其中。Mrs Lim的情绪逐渐失控，主人公尽力安抚Mrs Lim的恐慌情绪并帮助她解开衣领使呼吸顺畅，同时努力寻找解决困境的办法。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“几分钟过去了，但没有人来帮忙。”可知，第一段可描写随着时间的流逝，没有人来帮忙，我开始紧张起来，林女士的状况开始变遭，我想办法脱身但做不到，我们焦急地等待救援的相关细节。
②由第二段首句内容“砰!当我听到消防队员在电梯门的另一边时，我的希望到来了。”可知，第二段可描写当消防队员到来展开救援时我如释重负的心情，门被打开后，我们安全得救，林女士得到医护人员的救助，我对消防队员的迅速救援充满了感激之情的相关细节。
2.续写线索：电梯内的气氛开始紧张——林女士的状况不好——我极度焦虑——等待救援————消防队员赶到—— 我感到放松——安全获救——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
① 哭泣：sob/cry
② 救援：rescue/save
③ 帮助：help/assist
情绪类
① 恐慌：panic/fright
② 放松：relief/relaxation
【点睛】[高分句型1] The silence was deafening, broken only by Mrs Lim's labored breathing and occasional sobs. (使用了过去分词作状语)
[高分句型2] As we were escorted out of the lift, I couldn’t help but feel a profound sense of appreciation for the fragility of life and the importance of helping others in times of need. (使用了as引导的时间状语从句)南航苏州附中2023—2024学年第一学期高三年级二模适应性测试
英 语
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
1. What will Karen do
A. Check the time. B. Stop playing the piano. C. Apologize to her neighbors.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a bus. B. In the street. C. At a museum.
3. What does Michelle suggest Mark do
A. See a doctor. B. Control his diet. C. Try the new ice cream shop.
4. What does the man think of the phone
A. It is expensive. B. It is outdated. C. It is of poor quality.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A dinner party. B. A new restaurant. C. The cafeteria food.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is broken in the sales department
A. A light. B. A copy machine. C. An air conditioner.
7. What is Max going to do first
A. Deal with other urgent repairs. B. Entertain important customers. C. Arrange a lunch appointment.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How many people are expected to attend the party
A. About 250. B. About 300. C. About 350.
9. Why can’t the party be held in the Pine Room
A. There’s not enough room. B. The decoration isn’t good. C. It is a bit far.
10. What will Dr. Darren do next Friday night
A. Listen to a report. B. Take part in a party. C. Work on a speech.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the man make the call
A. The quality of the pizzas is poor.
B His delivery is seriously delayed.
C. He got the wrong number of pizzas.
12. How does the woman solve the problem
A. Return the money. B. Send the pizzas once more. C. Take back the delivered pizzas.
13. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s complaint
A. Annoyed. B. Carefree. C. Apologetic.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student.
15. Why did Sam miss some classes
A. He asked for sick leave. B. He took a trip to London. C. He looked after his father.
16. When will the speakers meet in the evening
A. At 5: 00. B. At 6: 00. C. At 7: 00.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How much is the most popular ticket
A. 39. B. 43. C. 55.
18. Who started Madame Tussauds Museum
A. French king. B. An art teacher. C. A footballer.
19. Where is the fourth Madame Tussauds Museum
A. In London. B. In Amsterdam. C. In Washington.
20. What is the speaker about to do
A. Have a rest in a cafe. B. Hand out some guidebooks. C. Tour around the museum shop.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
A
Filming in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest
The Kamas Ranger District handles film permits for the Kamas district of the Wasatch- Cache National Forest.
To ensure that permits are issued in time for filming, the Forest Service requests that application form be handed in three to four weeks prior to filming.
The fee structure for filming in the National Forest is as follows:
Filming Special Use Fee
1 to 10 people-$150 per day
11 to 30 people-$200 per day
31 to 60 people-$500 per day
Over 61 people-$600 per day
Film Monitoring Fee
1 day filming-FREE
Extra days-$200 per day
Additional Fees
Additional fees will be charged in the following situations:
Large production (greater than 100 people), multiple site filming that may require additional film monitoring to protect natural resources and a performance agreement in the form of a deposited check.
Upon approval, a Special Use Permit will be issued with a bill for collection. Checks should be made payable to “USDA Forest Service, ” and payment must be received before filming.
Note
Some areas of the forest are especially sensitive to impacts from vehicles, domestic animals, and people. These areas include wetlands, streams, lake shorelines, and most meadow areas. Filming requests in these sensitive areas will require special surveys to determine possible environmental impacts. The request may be denied.
1. What is one expected to do for filming
A. Issue the permit weeks before filming. B. Submit the application form in advance.
C. Give top priority to time arrangement. D. Outline the fee structure in the forest.
2. How much will a week’s film monitoring be charged
A. $1200. B. $200. C. $1400. D. $600.
3. Which of the following will be charged additional fees
A. Paying the bill in cash. B. Entry into the sensitive areas.
C. Production with over 61 people. D. Filming in different sites.
B
US Army veteran (退伍老兵) Mazyck remembers when doctors told her she would never walk again. She’d been paralyzed from the waist down after a serious accident while parachuting in 2003.The doctors never said anything about floating, though. In 2021,she got to do just that.
Mazyck was one of 12 participants in a Zero G flight, organized by the group AstroAccess. This type of flight recreates the weightlessness that astronauts experience without going all the way to space. Flying over the Pacific Ocean off Southern California, the modified 747 jet airplane made 15 steep dives and climbs, allowing the flyers multiple periods of weightlessness.
The experience left Mazyck feeling joyful. “The flight was something that I would have never in my wildest dreams thought I would’ve experienced,” she says, “especially the floating, the weightlessness.”
Traditionally, strict physical requirements have prevented disabled people from becoming astronauts. AstroAccess is working to make space accessible to all. “Space removes the barriers between people; now is the time to remove the barriers to space itself,” says Mazyck, “It is sending a message to people who have historically been excluded from STEM that not only is there room for you in space, there is a need for you.”
During the flight, she says, the participants did experiments and made observations. They took note of things that people without certain disabilities might not realize are issues. For example, people who couldn’t grip with their legs needed another way to hold themselves still while weightless. The group also experimented with signaling lights for the deaf and with ways of using braille (盲文) for the blind.
These types of issues are easy enough to address. Now is the time to make space accessible — before space tourism or space settlements become commonplace. “I am so proud and elated about what’s happening here,” Mazyck adds. “We are paving the way for the future.”
4. What do we know about AstroAccess
A. It redesigns jet airplanes. B. It offers weightlessness experience.
C. It provides physical treatment. D. It trains the disabled to be astronauts.
5. What is required in the flights for the participants
A. Astronaut experience. B. Steep dives and climbs.
C. Weightlessness periods. D. Trials and observations.
6. Which of the following words can best describe Mazyck
A. Generous and determined. B. Caring and persistent.
C. Courageous and optimistic. D. Ambitious and innovative.
7. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A. Paving the Way for the Future B. Disabled Americans Make It to Space
C. Making Space a Place for Everyone D. US Veterans Experience Zero G Flight
C
The California sea otter (海獭), once hunted to the edge of extinction, has staged a thrilling comeback in the last century. Now, scientists have discovered that the otters’ success story has led to something just as remarkable: the restoration of their declining coastal marsh (沼泽) habitat.
Elkhorn Slough, a coastal marsh within Monterey Bay, had been experiencing severe damage. The root cause was a growing population of shore crabs, which fed heavily on the marsh plants, weakening the structural integrity of the habitat. Coastal marshes like these are not only natural defenses against storm waves but also serve as important carbon storage areas and water-cleaning systems.
The conservation-driven comeback of the sea otter has been crucial. California’s coastlines were once alive with sea otters. Sadly, they were nearly wiped out at the hands of fur traders. In the 1980s, conservation efforts aided these otters in re-occupying large areas of their former range. Now, Elkhorn Slough has the highest concentration of sea otters in California, with a population of about 100. By naturally feasting on crabs, the otters have helped a significant regrowth of plant life. Brent Hughes, a scientist working alongside Angelini, led a three-year study. Their findings were clear: in areas with sea otters, crab numbers fell markedly. This led to a resurgence in plant growth, which in turn stabilized the soil and lowered the rate of soil washing away.
As the sea otter population continues to restore, their positive impact on coastal ecosystems is likely to increase. It not only showcases the sea otter as a central species—a species that has a significant effect on its natural environment—but also highlights the essential nature of top predators (捕食者) in preserving ecological harmony. “My honest reaction was—this could become a classic in the literature,” says scientist Lekelia Jenkins. She reveals marsh restoration also helps people by reducing flooding. “Suddenly, sea otters go from just cute things we like to something that can protect our livelihoods and our properties.”
8. What change did the disappearance of sea otters bring about
A. Fewer predatory crabs. B. More coastal plant life.
C. Better water-cleaning effect. D. Worse coastal ecological balance.
9. What does the underlined word “resurgence” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Barrier. B. Advancement. C. Expansion. D. Revival.
10. What is the author’s purpose in quoting Lekelia Jenkins
A. To highlight the importance of coastal marshes.
B. To introduce a new research study on sea otters.
C. To demonstrate the practical benefits of sea otters.
D. To emphasize the need for increased conservation efforts.
11. What message is conveyed from sea otters’ impact
A. The necessity for controlled hunting.
B. The interconnectedness of the ecosystem.
C. The drawbacks of wildlife reintroduction.
D. The need for human intervention in nature.
D
In today’s digital era, social media users are increasingly coming across fake news online. This leads to the pressing issue: What causes people to fall for misinformation on the Internet
According to researchers at the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, users can easily fall into an echo chamber (回声室)—a sort of virtual space where users consume only one-sided news, eventually distrusting any opposing views. “We all tend to agree with the group opinion. Hence, people naturally get together with others who hold the same opinion,” said Dongwon Lee, one of the researchers. “But if you’re not cautious, there is a high risk of falling into an echo chamber.”
To prevent this phenomenon, the researchers have crafted a novel tool, a game named ChamberBreaker, to help players resist echo chambers and reduce the rate of fake news spread. The fundamental approach employed by ChamberBreaker centers around a decision-making procedure that mirrors the creation of echo chambers. In ChamberBreaker, a player is tasked with trying to have community members fall into an echo chamber. To begin, the player is randomly assigned a situation that focuses on a health, political or environmental issue, and is presented with six pieces of news on that topic. Then, the player selects news that could cause the other members to fall into an echo chamber while at the same time maintaining their trust. If successful, the community members will fall into an echo chamber and the player will witness the resulting negative effects on the community.
After developing ChamberBreaker, researchers tested it with over 800 subjects to see if it raised awareness of echo chambers and changed news consumption behaviors. The researchers found that those who played ChamberBreaker were significantly more likely to state their intention to observe online information from more diverse perspectives and showed an increased awareness of the echo chamber phenomenon.
Ultimately, the researchers hope that their methodology can excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study related to information consumption. The application of tools like ChamberBreaker, which focuses on fostering analytical reasoning, may lead us towards a more informed online community.
12. What can be learned about an online echo chamber
A. It encourages well-judged views.
B. It gathers like-minded individuals.
C. It functions as a virtual reality platform.
D It serves as a tool for identifying fake information.
13. What is ChamberBreaker’s core method against echo chambers
A. Assignment of situations. B. Trust-building exercises.
C News selection strategy. D. Community impact assessment.
14. Which of the following can show ChamberBreaker’s effectiveness
A. The results of scientific testing.
B. The theoretical framework of the game.
C. The description of the game procedures.
D. The common challenges faced during gameplay.
15. What is the likely long-term effect of playing ChamberBreaker
A. Reducing news inquiry. B. Encouraging passive reading.
C. Strengthening prejudiced views. D. Enhancing critical thinking.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分 12. 5分)
In early October, Travis Gienger transported an enormous pumpkin (南瓜) from his home in Minnesota to the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California. His pumpkin set the record for the biggest one ever grown in North America. How do competitive growers get their pumpkins to grow to massive sizes ___16___
Gienger, who teaches horticulture (园艺学) at Anoka Technical College, begins growing his pumpkins in mid-April, starting with seeds that he grows indoors for the first few weeks, when Minnesota’s soil is too frosty. ___17___ They can absorb sunlight, nutrients from the soil, and water there. “At their peak, you’re watering them with at least 600 liters a day, ” he says.
Depending on the variety, pumpkin plants can grow up to a dozen fruits on a single vine (藤曼) . But to maximize size, growers remove all but one or two of these pumpkins in order to decrease each individual fruit’s competition for resources. ___18___
But what exactly happens inside a pumpkin as it grows Two factors drive natural growth: cell division and cell expansion. Cell division accounts for most of the growth at the beginning of a fruit’s life. This period lasts for about 20 days in pumpkin plants. ___19___ Pumpkin cells will expand until around 50 or 60 days after pollination (授粉).
___20___ Some varieties of pumpkins have been bred specifically to maximize their size. Still, there is genetic variation even among pumpkins of the same variety. This has led to competition for the best seeds. Following each harvest, many growers auction off (拍卖掉) the seeds from their biggest pumpkins, which will then be used for the following year’s plantings.
A. Biology has the answers.
B. Genetics also influences pumpkin growth.
C The following tips will give you a head start.
D. Once it warms up, the plants are transferred outside.
E. When it stops, cell expansion will then come into play.
F. Growers extend the growth period for as long as possible.
G. Growers also remove the weeds in the area for the same reason.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分 15分)
I was cleaning out a cupboard the other day when I made an amazing discovery. Inside I ____21____ the manuscript (手稿) for a novel. It included an outline of the ____22____ and a pile of typed pages telling a story. It was written, to my ____23____, by my father who has been dead for more than 50 years. It isn’t ____24____, as novels go, perhaps fifty or sixty typed pages, but without my ____25____ it has somehow accompanied me through my years of ____26____, several jobs, a marriage, the birth of my children and grandchildren, retirement and even a relocation across the country where I live.
Yet there it was, resting under a lot of paper to be recycled. I might have ____27____ my father’s legacy (遗产). I was truly ____28____ by my discovery.
I’m in the middle of reading another book ____29____ my dad’s novel has a place on my bed-side table. I want to have some _____30_____ time for it so I haven’t _____31_____ examined it yet. I’m going to spend a whole afternoon to give it the _____32_____ it deserves. As yet I don’t know what the story line is about and I don’t even know if it is complete but I _____33_____ a highly emotional process of finding out.
I find it fascinating to think that this could happen; that after more than fifty years my father could _____34_____ his only son through the mists of time. It’s one of those things that we don’t see coming and that make life so _____35_____.
21. A. locked B. found C. placed D. hid
22. A. notes B. reviews C. chapters D. references
23. A. regret B. relief C. satisfaction D. amazement
24 A. long B. fun C. popular D. romantic
25. A. support B. knowledge C. approval D. reach
26. A. life B. writing C. reflection D. education
27. A. cleared away B. passed down C. counted on D. handed out
28. A. bothered B. caught C. shaken D. disturbed
29. A. or B. so C. but D. for
30. A. easy B. quick C. rough D. clear
31. A. briefly B. closely C. happily D. calmly
32. A. honor B. comment C. reward D. attention
33. A. design B. anticipate C. evaluate D. record
34. A. touch B. raise C. help D. protect
35. A. peaceful B. successful C. interesting D. smooth
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。
Jiangsu, known for its unique blend of innovation and preservation, is a true treasure. I was ____36____ (incredible) fortunate to journey through the cities of Suzhou and Nanjing, both of which left me fascinated with their true impressiveness and eagerly ____37____ (long) to explore further.
My first stop was Suzhou. ____38____ (engage) myself in the local industrial atmosphere, I chose a hotel in the “industrial park”, ____39____ the coexistence of advanced manufacturing and natural beauty was most evident, as it was situated on the edge of a scenic lake, embraced by a vibrant landscape. As I adventured into the heart of the city, the Old Town’s ancient waterways led me on an ____40____ (explore) of history, and the classical gardens offered a glimpse into a ____41____ (story) past. However, what truly amazed me was the “energy of Suzhou” represented by its people who have enormous respect for their city’s time-honored history as well as ____42____ innovative eye on the future.
Actually, the mindset of modernization with deep respect for the past isn’t only unique to Suzhou ____43____ an indicative factor of Nanjing. High-rises decorate the city’s skyline, creating a distinct contrast ____44____ the ancient neighborhoods, temples, and buildings that _____45_____ (occupy) previously by people. I never anticipated my expectations would be blown out of the water by “A tale of two cities”.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如学校外教Robert想聘请一名同学做他的助教，请你在学校英文报上替他写一则校园招聘信息。内容包括：
1. 招聘目的；
2. 选拔方式；
3. 报名要求。
注意：1. 词数80个左右；题目已给出，不计入总词数；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I WANT YOU
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When we were finally dismissed from the last class of the day, the students streamed out of the classrooms. It was another boring day after school. I dragged my feet home as I sighed. Yet another uneventful day, I thought. Little did I know that the day would take a turn for the worse.
The lift lobby (电梯间) of my flat was old and dirty. The walls, which were painted white, had been dirtied over many years. I reached my flat’s lobby, and pressed the lift button and went in. Just then, Mrs Lim, my elderly neighbour, hobbled (蹒跚) in. She looked ancient with tissue paper white hair, wearing a faded old-fashioned dress. I held the lift door open, flashing a friendly smile, and politely greeted her. I asked her how she felt that day and pressed the buttons. She thanked me for being so polite, then we were silent for the rest of the ride.
The lift fell down increasingly fast. There were loud clanking sounds here and there while the lift grew slower and slower. My heart beat hard and fast as my hands turned cold and wet with sweat. Unfortunately, the lift came to an abrupt stop at the fifth floor. I pressed the buttons hard several times, but it was of no help. The lights on the buttons had gone out. It soon dawned on me that we were trapped. An icy fear crept up my spine. Mrs Lim was hysterical (歇斯底里).
“We will never get out!” she cried with her face pale. It had become a colourless mask. I had no time to lose. I pressed the bell in the lift immediately. The sound was surely deafening, but what other choice did I have Mrs Lim burst into tears. I tried my very best to comfort her, telling her that everything would be all right and that we needed to find out how to get out safely. Mrs Lim began having trouble breathing, and I immediately helped her sit down and loosened her collar.
Paragraph 1: Several minutes passed, but no help came.
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Paragraph 2: Bang! My hopes were lifted when I heard the firefighters on the other side of the lift door.
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