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机密★启用前（新教材卷）
华大新高考联盟2024年名校高考预测卷
英语
本试卷共四部分，共12页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
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）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. How much more does Thomson need for the trip
A. $500. B. $1,000. C. $1,500.
2. What does the woman think of the movie
A. It’s rather interesting. B. It’s far from satisfactory. C. It’s a little disappointing.
3. Where are the speakers
A. In a grocery store. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant.
4. What does the woman mean
A. She can resell the ticket to the man.
B. She has to cancel the flight for the contest.
C. She will watch the contest with the man on TV.
5. What does the woman volunteer to do
A. Call up Mike. B. Wake up Mike. C. Pick up Mike.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman probably like best
A. Art. B. History. C. Philosophy.
7. What will the speakers do next
A. Attend a class. B. Consult Mr. Wood. C. Choose an instructor.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why will the man rent the stadium
A. To guide his volleyball team.
B. To hold a staff volleyball match.
C. To practice his volleyball skills.
9. What does Randy do
A. An athlete. B. A manager. C. A coach.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10 What is the postage of package per kilo
A. 40 yuan. B. 50 yuan. C. 80 yuan.
11. How long will it take to send the man’s package to the US
A. 10 days. B. 15 days. C. 30 days.
12. Where can the man check his delivery information
A. On the notice. B. On the website. C. On the phone.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman probably doing
A. Telling a singer’s story.
B. Conducting an interview.
C. Talking to one of her friends.
14. Who is the singer’s main target audience
A. Ladies. B. Elderly people. C. Teenagers.
15. What is the man’s secret to success
A. Making as many albums as possible.
B. Focusing on composing and singing.
C. Paying much attention to fans’ emotions.
16. What might the man be devoted to next
A. Preparing for a music show.
B. Producing another album.
C. Planning a concert tour.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who founded the Small Friends Pet Shelter
A. Some high school students.
B. Some parents and their friends.
C Some students and their parents.
18. What do the young people do at the shelter
A. Adopt the animals. B. Advertise the center. C. Keep the shelter clean.
19. Why was the shelter established
A. To well nurse animals.
B. To help animals get adopted.
C. To closely observe animals.
20. What do the animals need most
A. Time and love. B. Money and care. C. Love and money.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
In 2024, the number of people fancying digital nomadism (游牧) has continued to rise. Here are the best places in the world for you to be a digital nomad.
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua is a good destination when it comes to digital nomads in search of a place that integrates work and leisure. With connectivity and Internet speeds ideal for most remote tasks and a warm and sunny climate that starts in December, it’s a great choice for those who enjoy being outside. The town also offers a supportive community as well as plenty of co-working spaces and cafes.
Queenstown, New Zealand
As well as plenty of activities surrounded by stunning scenery, Queenstown offers high-speed Internet access and lots of co-working spaces. The weather in December is also perfect for exploring the landscapes via the likes of bungee jumping, hiking and even skiing. Plus, there’s a huge focus on local produce in Queenstown which makes the culinary (食物的) experience just as memorable.
Pokhara, Nepal
Pokhara, an engaging choice for those in search of peace and natural beauty, is cool and dry in December, which means it has the perfect condition for working outdoors and exploring the Himalayan landscapes. There’s a growing community of digital nomads too — thanks to reliable Internet connections and an affordable way of life.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
This Mexican coastal resort is a favorite with holidaymakers and digital nomads for its beaches, culture and affordable lifestyle. There’s a prosperous community of digital nomads in Playa del Carmen, fostered by numerous networking events, co-working spaces, and social gatherings. There’s also a great Internet connection! December is dry in Mexico which makes it an ideal time for beach activities. Plus, the diverse and lively nightlife is likely to only add to Playa del Carmen’s appeal.
1. Which of the following might be preferred by adventure seekers
A. San Juan del Sur. B. Queenstown.
C. Pokhara. D. Playa del Carmen.
2. What could distinguish Playa del Carmen from other resorts
A. Various seaside activities. B. Distinctive local food.
C. Breathtaking landscapes. D. Numerous co-working spaces.
3. What do these four resorts have in common
A. They suit remote workers well.
B. They enjoy warm climate in December.
C. They guarantee visitors colorful nightlife.
D. They provide strong community support.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个适合远程办公的旅游胜地。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据Queenstown, New Zealand部分的“The weather in December is also perfect for exploring the landscapes via the likes of bungee jumping, hiking and even skiing.(12月的天气也非常适合通过蹦极、徒步旅行甚至滑雪来探索风景)”可推知，Queenstown可以蹦极、登山和滑雪，适合喜欢冒险的人。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Playa del Carmen, Mexico部分的“December is dry in Mexico which makes it an ideal time for beach activities.(墨西哥的12月很干燥，这使它成为海滩活动的理想时间)”可知，此处的特色之一为海边活动。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua部分的“With connectivity and Internet speeds ideal for most remote tasks(具有连接和互联网速度，适合大多数远程任务)”、Queenstown, New Zealand部分的“As well as plenty of activities surrounded by stunning scenery, Queenstown offers high-speed Internet access and lots of co-working spaces.(除了被美景环绕的大量活动外，皇后镇还提供高速互联网接入和许多共同工作空间)”、Pokhara, Nepal部分的“There’s a growing community of digital nomads too — thanks to reliable Internet connections and an affordable way of life.(由于可靠的互联网连接和负担得起的生活方式，数字游牧民群体也在不断壮大)”以及Playa del Carmen, Mexico部分的“There’s a prosperous community of digital nomads in Playa del Carmen, fostered by numerous networking events, co-working spaces, and social gatherings.(普拉亚德尔卡门有一个繁荣的数字游牧民社区，由无数的网络活动、共同工作空间和社交聚会培养而成)”可知，这几个地点的共同之处是它们非常适合远程工作者。故选A。
B
As the underwater robot OceanOneK carefully navigated toward the upper deck railing of the sunken Italian steamship Le Francesco Crispi about 500 m below the Mediterranean’s surface this month, roboticist Oussama Khatib felt as though he himself were there.
OceanOneK looks like a human diver from the front, with eight multi-directional thrusters (推进器) that allow careful operation underwater. The robot’s touch-based feedback system and 3D vision produced incredibly realistic sensations that equaled what he would have experienced were he down below, rather than above onboard the control ship. Observing through OceanOneK robot’s eyes and feeling through its hands, Khatib perceived a new dimension of colorful life — pink and green and orange — layered on and around the ship. He felt the resistance of the water and could recognize the shapes of the historic relic around him.
The mission of OceanOneK to these depths had two purposes: to explore places no one has gone to before and to show that human touch, vision, and interactivity can be brought to the sites far-removed from where people can operate.
While OceanOneK had many noteworthy adventures and successes during two multi-stop trips around the Mediterranean, the accomplishment of the team and the ship’s crew was demonstrating functional autonomy at nearly 1,000 m down. It was this advance that earned OceanOne’s renaming to OceanOneK.
“This is the first time that a robot has been capable of going to such a depth, interacting with the environment, and permitting the human operator to feel that environment,” said Khatib. “It has been an incredible journey.”
“Distancing humans physically from dangerous and unreachable spaces while connecting their skills and experience to the task promises to fundamentally alter remote work,” said Khatib. “Robotic avatars (化身) will search for and acquire materials, build structures, and perform disaster prevention and recovery operations — be it deep in oceans and mines, at mountain tops, or in space.”
4. How does OceanOneK work
A. By sending operators deep down the ocean.
B. By enhancing divers’ vision underwater.
C. By creating an at-the-scene experience.
D. By measuring the resistance of water.
5. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The origin of OceanOneK’s name.
B. The demonstration of the ship’s crew.
C. The noteworthy successes of the team.
D. The adventures around the Mediterranean.
6. What does Khatib talk about robotic avatars in the last paragraph
A. Their promising future. B. Their technical advances.
C. Their present applications. D. Their scientific significance.
7. Which of the following might be a suitable title for the text
A. OceanOneK: Taking on a New Dimension of Colorful Life
B. OceanOneK: Connecting Human Sensations to Deep Sea
C. Robotic Avatars: Saving Human from Disasters
D. Robotic Avatars: Altering Human Work Patterns
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们如何利用OceanOneK进行海底遗址勘探，并对其工作原理、未来应用等方面进行了说明。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The robot’s touch-based feedback system and 3D vision produced incredibly realistic sensations that equaled what he would have experienced were he down below (机器人的基于触摸的反馈系统和3D视觉产生了难以置信的真实感觉，与他身处地面时体验到的感觉一样)”可知，机器人的触觉反馈系统和3D视觉效果能使人产生仿佛置身于海底的真实感官体验，即创造一种身临其境的感觉。故选C。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“While OceanOneK had many noteworthy adventures and successes during two multi-stop trips around the Mediterranean, the accomplishment of the team and the ship’s crew was demonstrating functional autonomy at nearly 1,000 m down. It was this advance that earned OceanOne’s renaming to OceanOneK. (虽然OceanOneK在两次地中海多站航行中取得了许多值得注意的冒险和成功，但该团队和船员的成就是在近1000米的水下展示了功能自主。正是这一进步使OceanOne公司更名为OceanOneK。)”可知，OceanOneK可以在海底近1000米处展示其功能自主性，并因此而得名。由此可知，本段主要讲的是OceanOneK名字的由来。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Robotic avatars (化身) will search for and acquire materials, build structures, and perform disaster prevention and recovery operations — be it deep in oceans and mines, at mountain tops, or in space. (机器人化身将搜索和获取材料，建造结构，并执行灾难预防和恢复行动——无论是在海洋深处、矿山、山顶还是太空。)”可知，机器人未来会被用于获取材料、建造建筑物以及灾难预防和重建等工作，无论是在海洋深处、矿山、山顶还是太空。这些属于对机器人未来应用的展望。故选A。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了OceanOneK这一能被用于海底勘探、模拟真实场景并给人真实感体验的远程操作设备。B项：OceanOneK: Connecting Human Sensations to Deep Sea (OceanOneK：将人类的感觉连接到深海)是合适的标题。故选B。
C
Sleep is an ancient, universal experience. But it is only in the past half century or so that it has attracted the attention of dedicated researchers. A new book from Kenneth Miller sets out to record the field’s short but fascinating history.
The early pages of the book, before there is much in the way of established science to describe, are the weakest. A good deal of time is spent on biographical details and portraits of the world through which Nathaniel Kleitman, an influential scientist working on sleep, moved. But the story soon picks up. It roams (漫步) from the discovery of rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep to the effects of sleep shortage.
One section even describes a modern quantitative research of circadian-rhythm — the biological clocks that govern human’s days — that took place in a purpose — built facility in a Bavarian village. The lab sported two apartments, with no window or clocks to clue their subjects into what was happening outside. Test subjects lived there for weeks, free to wake and sleep whenever they liked — but never free from the thermometers (体温计) that were attached to the wall by long electric lines.
There is a serious side, too. Shift work interferes with the body’s internal clocks and raises the risk of illness. Mr. Miller also explains the slow recognition of sleep apnoea, a common sleep disorder, and the damage it can cause.
Discoveries often lead to new questions in turn. That is why neat, tidy endings are hard to achieve in science books. Despite all the progress of the past 50 years, scientists are still unsure what sleep is for. The fact that it is so widespread suggests it is vital. But why evolution would see it fit to produce animals that must spend large amounts of their time unable to respond to threats is still a mystery researchers are trying to solve. For anyone curious about asking the right questions, however, Mr. Miller’s book is a good place to start.
8. What can readers expect to read at the start of the book
A. The development of sleep research.
B. The discovery of rapid-eye-movement.
C. The influence of Kleitman’s research.
D. The account of Kleitman’s life experiences.
9. What do we know about the subjects in the experiment according to Paragraph 3
A. They lived in a modern sports lab.
B. They could do whatever they liked.
C. They had to take their temperature every day.
D. They were cut off from the outside world.
10. What does the underlined phrase “interferes with” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Enhances. B. Disturbs. C. Generates. D. Transforms.
11. The book is suitable for you if you want to know ________.
A. why evolution favors a good sleep
B. what threats sleep poses to animals
C. where sleep research is heading for
D. how scientists solve sleep disorders
【答案】8. D 9. D 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。睡眠是一种古老而普遍的体验。但直到过去半个世纪左右，它才引起了专门研究人员的注意。肯尼斯·米勒的新书记录了这一领域短暂而迷人的历史。文章对这本书进行了介绍。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段前两句“The early pages of the book, before there is much in the way of established science to describe, are the weakest. A good deal of time is spent on biographical details and portraits of the world through which Nathaniel Kleitman, an influential scientist working on sleep, moved. (这本书的前几页是最薄弱的，因为之前还没有很多现成的科学可以描述。书中花了大量的时间描写纳撒尼尔·克莱特曼——一位研究睡眠的有影响力的科学家——所经历的传记细节和世界肖像。)”可知，读者可以期待在书的开头读到克莱特曼的生活经历。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“The lab sported two apartments, with no window or clocks to clue their subjects into what was happening outside. (实验室有两间公寓，没有窗户也没有时钟让实验对象知道外面发生了什么。)”可知，实验对象与外界隔离。故选D。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段第二句中的“and raises the risk of illness (提高患病风险)”可知，此处是指轮班工作会干扰人体的生物钟，所以interferes with意为“干扰”。故选B。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Discoveries often lead to new questions in turn. That is why neat, tidy endings are hard to achieve in science books. Despite all the progress of the past 50 years, scientists are still unsure what sleep is for. The fact that it is so widespread suggests it is vital. But why evolution would see it fit to produce animals that must spend large amounts of their time unable to respond to threats is still a mystery researchers are trying to solve. For anyone curious about asking the right questions, however, Mr. Miller’s book is a good place to start. (发现往往会反过来引发新的问题。这就是为什么科学书籍很难有整洁的结尾。尽管在过去的50年里取得了很大的进展，但科学家们仍然不确定睡眠的作用。它如此普遍的事实表明它是至关重要的。但是，为什么进化会认为它适合产生必须花费大量时间无法应对威胁的动物，这仍然是研究人员试图解决的一个谜。然而，对于那些想问出正确问题的人来说，米勒的书是一个很好的起点。)”可知，如果你想知道睡眠研究的发展方向，这本书很适合你。故选C。
D
Autonomously copying other people’s thoughts or options or simply going with the crowd is often referred to as “herd (群体) behaviour”. Herding can appear to make a lot of sense. In an earlier article, I discussed the so-called “wisdom of crowds”, which suggests that average judgments of large groups of people often outperform individual choices.
Psychology research has attempted to model herd behaviour and suggests that the phenomenon relies on the existence of social connections or patterns between individuals as well as specific mechanisms of passing on information. A key condition is the human ability to “mentalize”, which means being able to read and interpret someone else’s mental state and using the information to explain their options. This action of mentalizing is responsible for people’s tendency to attach meaning to options by the herd, even if many behaviours may have come about at random.
Herd behaviours, while common and easy to explain, hold significant dangers. Contrary to the so-called “wisdom of crowds”, which emerges when the judgments of individual group members are independently collected to produce an average opinion, herd behaviours typically rely on so-called “information cascades”, where people take on others’ beliefs or copy their options without critically evaluating the underlying reasons. This frequently leads to the mirroring of unreasonable or stupid behaviours.
Blindly following the herd can be dangerous. So how can we resist the tendency of following the crowd The sad news is that psychology research suggests that it’s surprisingly difficult to withstand the influences of the herd. In an experiment, researchers found that warning messages about the potential errors of the crowd were surprisingly ineffective in helping subjects make better choices. It appears there is no quick and easy fix. Instead, long-term attitude changes may be necessary, which could involve individuals adopting more critical approaches towards their peers’ opinion, and questioning others’ behaviours as opposed to blindly following them.
12. Why does the author mention “wisdom of crowd” in Paragraph 1
A. To introduce the definition of herd behaviour.
B. To contradict the judgments of large groups.
C. To attract readers to his previous discussion.
D. To justify the behaviour of following others.
13 What makes herd behaviour possible according to psychology research
A. Heavy reliance on social activities.
B. Ineffective mechanism of information exchange.
C. Attaching meaning to crowd’s random choices.
D. Analyzing individuals’ mental state.
14. How does the author develop Paragraph 3
A. By defining. B. By quoting.
C. By making a comparison. D. By giving an example.
15. What is probably the best policy if we want to resist herd behaviours
A. Following your heart. B. Thinking twice before action.
C. Working out a quick fix. D. Taking peers’ opinion seriously.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。“群体智慧”表明大群体的平均判断往往优于个人选择，“群体行为”是指自主地模仿他人的想法或选择，或者只是随大流，文章介绍了两者的联系、区别和特性，并表明盲从具有危险性，应该想办法抵制。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“In an earlier article, I discussed the so-called “wisdom of crowds”, which suggests that average judgments of large groups of people often outperform individual choices. (在之前的一篇文章中，我讨论了所谓的“群体智慧”，它表明大群体的平均判断往往优于个人选择。)”可知，作者在第一段提到“群体智慧”是为了证明追随他人的行为的合理性。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“This action of mentalizing is responsible for people’s tendency to attach meaning to options by the herd, even if many behaviours may have come about at random. (这种心理化的行为是人们倾向于给群体的选择附加意义的原因，即使许多行为可能是随机产生的。)”可知，根据心理学研究，给群体的随机选择附加意义使从众行为成为可能。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段第二句“Contrary to the so-called “wisdom of crowds”, which emerges when the judgments of individual group members are independently collected to produce an average opinion, herd behaviours typically rely on so-called “information cascades”, where people take on others’ beliefs or copy their options without critically evaluating the underlying reasons. (与所谓的“群体智慧”相反，群体行为通常依赖于所谓的“信息瀑布”，即人们接受他人的信念或复制他人的选择，而不仔细评估潜在的原因。“群体智慧”是指个体群体成员的判断被独立收集以产生平均意见。)”可知，第三段是通过对比展开的。故选C。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“Instead, long-term attitude changes may be necessary, which could involve individuals adopting more critical approaches towards their peers’ opinion, and questioning others’ behaviours as opposed to blindly following them. (相反，长期的态度改变可能是必要的，这可能涉及个人对同龄人的观点采取更批判的态度，质疑他人的行为，而不是盲目地追随他们。)”可知，如果我们想要抵制群体行为，最好的政策可能是三思而后行。故选B。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you feel like there are too many things to do in a day, but not enough time to do them If so, you’re experiencing what researchers call time poverty.
____16____. The standard reply to “How are you ” is often “I’m so busy!” Many people find it increasingly difficult to spare time to see friends, pursue a hobby, or take a vacation. Some people even take great pride in how busy they are because it’s become a status symbol. ____17____. Fortunately, here are specific steps we can take to feel more time affluent (富足的) and more socially connected.
If you want a satisfying social life, buy time for it. You might pay to have a disliked housework done by others, get a direct flight instead of a cheaper one with a stopover, or pay extra to drive the fastest route home. ____18____, like calling a friend or hanging out with your kids.
Another way to get more time is to give it away. In one study, researchers asked people to devote part of their Saturday morning to doing something for themselves that they weren’t already planning to do or doing something for someone else. The people who gave away their time later felt like they had more of it. ____19____.
If you have too many things to do and not enough time to do them, try to cut back on some things. ____20____. You can probably choose to slow down a little and make more time for casual chats with co-workers and unplanned get-togethers with friends.
A. Time poverty is a sign of the times
B. Helping others expands our sense of time
C. Buying time is a good way to free you from the boredom of repeated tasks
D. The choices we make with our time greatly affect our happiness and social lives
E. Then invest your free time in something socially engaging
F. You don’t have to keep up with the pace of the modern world
G. Yet, feeling short on time is associated with lower level of happiness and connection
【答案】16. A 17. G 18. E 19. B 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了当下人们处于“时间贫困”的现状以及“时间贫困”的危害，并提出了一些解决这一问题的建议。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Do you feel like there are too many things to do in a day, but not enough time to do them If so, you’re experiencing what researchers call time poverty.(你是否觉得一天中有太多的事情要做，但却没有足够的时间去做 如果是这样，你正经历着研究人员所说的“时间贫困”。)”可知，空处应该和“时间贫困”这一主题相关。A项：Time poverty is a sign of the times.(时间贫困是时代的一个标志。)直接回应了首段中提到的“时间贫困”概念，并概括了文章的主题，符合语境。故选A。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Some people even take great pride in how busy they are because it’s become a status symbol.(有些人甚至为自己有多忙而自豪，因为这已经成为一种地位的象征。)”和下文“Fortunately, here are specific steps we can take to feel more time affluent (富足的) and more socially connected.(幸运的是，这里有一些具体的步骤可以让我们感到时间更充裕，社会联系更紧密。)”可知，上文提到有人以时间贫困为骄傲，下文提出有解决这一问题的办法；空处和上文形成转折关系，说明时间贫困的弊端。G项：Yet, feeling short on time is associated with lower level of happiness and connection.(然而，感觉时间紧迫与较低的幸福感和联系水平有关。)符合语境。故选G。
【18题详解】
本段主要介绍了解决时间贫困这一问题的建议。根据下文“like calling a friend or hanging out with your kids.(比如打电话给朋友或和孩子出去玩。)”可知，空处是在让人们把空出的时间投入到社交活动中。E项：Then invest your free time in something socially engaging.(然后把你的空闲时间投入到社交活动中去。)符合语境。故选E。
【19题详解】
根据上文“In one study, researchers asked people to devote part of their Saturday morning to doing something for themselves that they weren’t already planning to do or doing something for someone else. The people who gave away their time later felt like they had more of it.(在一项研究中，研究人员要求人们在周六早上抽出一部分时间为自己做一些他们还没有计划做的事情，或者为别人做一些事情。那些付出时间的人后来会觉得他们拥有更多的时间。)”可知，空处承接上文，说明帮助别人可以扩展自己的时间观念。B项中的“expands our sense of time”和上文的“had more of it”对应。B项：Helping others expands our sense of time.(帮助别人扩展了我们的时间观念。)符合语境。故选B。
20题详解】
根据上文“If you have too many things to do and not enough time to do them, try to cut back on some things.(如果你有太多的事情要做，而没有足够的时间去做，试着减少一些事情。)”和下文“You can probably choose to slow down a little and make more time for casual chats with co-workers and unplanned get-togethers with friends.(你可以选择慢下来一点，多花点时间和同事闲聊，或者和朋友在没有计划的情况下聚会。)”可知，上文提到如果时间不够可以试着减少一些事情，下文提到让自己慢下来，多花时间和同事闲聊或者跟朋友聚会，因此不需要让自己的生活节奏太快。F项：You don’t have to keep up with the pace of the modern world.(你不必紧跟现代社会的步伐。)符合语境。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Nicole Graham from Melbourne, Australia owns 10 horses. One afternoon, she and her ____21____ Paris went for a horse ride when the animals suddenly got ____22____ in mud. Nicole somehow managed to ____23____ her daughter’s horse, while the other one, Astro, who weighs around 900 pounds, couldn’t get out of the mud.
____24____, as she was struggling to help the poor animal, he got stuck even further. All Nicole could do at that point was to stay by Astro’s side to comfort him and made sure that she kept him ____25____ until help arrived. She stuck to staying by the 17-year-old horse’s side for over three hours. ____26____, fire fighters arrived and she felt much ____27____. In order to bring the big animal to ____28____, they gave him some sedatives (镇静剂) so that they could attach a harness (马具) to him for a car to ____29____ the horse from the mud. Luckily, the rescue was _____30_____.
Speaking of the _____31_____, Nicole said to a reporter, “It was terrifying. It was also _____32_____ to see my horse struggling. I’ve been riding here for 20 years and never seen any _____33_____ on the road showing the dangers and didn’t realize it was so muddy.
Stacey Sullivan, the vet who _____34_____ Astro, praised Nicole and said, “A lot of horses don’t make it and I think without the _____35_____ the chance of the horse’s survival would have been a lot lower.”
21. A. daughter B. friend C. vet D. husband
22. A. absorbed B. trapped C. buried D. engaged
23. A. rescue B. raise C. wash D. drive
24. A. Fortunately B. Sadly C. Apparently D. Quickly
25. A. awake B. informed C. calm D. quiet
26. A. Immediately B. Incredibly C. Subsequently D. Ultimately
27. A. awkward B. frightened C. relieved D. impressed
28. A. safety B. normal C. life D. justice
29. A. send out B. pull out C. bring up D. clean up
30. A. terrible B. urgent C. confusing D. successful
31. A. crash B. disaster C. incident D. event
32. A. breathtaking B. heartbreaking C. awesome D. troublesome
33. A. posters B. traps C. tracks D. signs
34. A. treated B. discovered C. kept D. comforted
35. A. rescuer B. owner C. reporter D. fighter
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Nicole的马陷入泥沼中，经过几个小时的努力，最终被主人和消防员救出来的故事。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一天下午，她和她的女儿Paris去骑马，突然动物们被困在泥里。A. daughter女儿；B. friend朋友；C. vet兽医；D. husband丈夫。根据下文“her daughter’s horse”可知，Nicole是和女儿Paris一起去骑马。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意同上。A. got absorbed in集中精力于；B. got trapped in被困在，陷入困境；C. got buried in专心于，陷入；D. got engaged in忙于，从事于。根据“couldn’t get out of the mud.”和“he got stuck even further”可知，她们的马陷入了泥沼中。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Nicole设法救出了她女儿的马，而另一匹重约900磅的Astro却无法从泥里出来。A. rescue营救；B. raise提升，增加；C. wash洗；D. drive驾驶。根据“while the other one, Astro, who weighs around 900 pounds, couldn’t get out of the mud.”可知，Nicole设法救出了她女儿的马。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，当她努力帮助这只可怜的动物时，它被困得更深了。A. Fortunately幸运地；B. Sadly难过地；C. Apparently明显地；D. Quickly迅速地。根据“he got stuck even further”可知，马陷得更深了，这是一件不幸的事。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Nicole当时所能做的就是呆在Astro身边安慰他，确保他保持冷静，直到救援到来。A. awake醒着的；B. informed有学问的，有见识的；C. calm镇定的；D. quiet安静的。根据“Nicole could do at that point was to stay by Astro’s side to comfort him”可知，Nicole在马的身边安慰它，让马保持冷静。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：最后，消防队员赶到了，她松了一口气。A. Immediately立刻，马上；B. Incredibly难以置信地；C. Subsequently随后，后来；D. Ultimately最终。根据“She stuck to staying by the 17-year-old horse’s side for over three hours.”可知，等待了3个多小时，最终救援人员才来。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. awkward令人尴尬的；B. frightened受惊吓的；C. relieved感到宽慰的；D. impressed印象深刻的。根据“fire fighters arrived”可知，看到救援人员到来，Nicole如释重负。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：为了把这只大动物带到安全的地方，他们给了它一些镇静剂，这样他们就可以在它身上系马具，以便一辆汽车把它从泥里拉出来。A. safety安全；B. normal通常标准，一般水平；C. life生活；D. justice公平，公正。根据“they gave him some sedatives (镇静剂)”可知，给马注射镇静剂是为了把它带到安全的地方。bring…to safety为固定搭配，意为“把……带到安全之地”。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意同上。A. send out发出，发送；B. pull out拔出，拉出；C. bring up抚养；D. clean up打扫。根据“hey could attach a harness (马具) to him”可知，给马系上马具，利用汽车把马从泥沼里拉出来。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，营救成功了。A. terrible可怕的；B. urgent紧急的；C. confusing令人困惑的；D. successful成功的。根据“luckily”可知，解救是成功的。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：谈到这件事，Nicole对记者说：“太可怕了。”A. crash坠毁，撞击；B. disaster灾难；C. incident小事件，事故；D. event大事。根据“Nicole said to a reporter”可知，Nicole是在和记者谈论这次事件。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：看到我的马挣扎着也令人心碎。A. breathtaking激动人心的；B. heartbreaking令人心碎的；C. awesome令人惊叹的；D. troublesome令人烦恼的。根据“to see my horse struggling”可知，看到马痛苦地挣扎，一时间无法将它救出，只能等待救援，Nicole的心情应该是痛心的。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我在这里骑了20年了，从来没见过路上有任何危险的标志，也没意识到路这么泥泞。A. posters海报；B. traps陷阱，诡计；C. tracks小径，路线；D. signs指示牌，标志。根据上下文对整个事件的描述可知，Nicole作为一个资深的骑马者，应该是没有看到路上有指示牌，也没有意识到这里如此泥泞。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：治疗Astro的兽医Stacey Sullivan称赞了Nicole，并说:“很多马都没能挺过来，我想如果没有主人，马的存活率会低得多。”A. treated对待，治疗；B. discovered发现；C. kept保持；D. comforted安慰。根据“the vet”可知，说话者的身份是兽医，因此她是治疗Astro的。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. rescuer救援者；B. owner主人；C. reporter记者；D. fighter战士。根据上文“All Nicole could do at that point was to stay by Astro’s side to comfort him and made sure that she kept him ____5____ until help arrived. She stuck to staying by the 17-year-old horse’s side for over three hours.”可知，要不是马的主人，马活下来的概率会小很多。故选B。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Since its launch in 1981, China Daily has grown rapidly to become the nation’s leading English-language newspaper. With the online and mobile readership of more than 350 million, it serves ____36____ a vital role in telling the world about China, providing valuable insight into the world’s second-largest economy ____37____ witnessing China’s rapid development. ____38____ (consequent), it is quoted more often by overseas media than any other Chinese publication.
Besides the flagship edition on Chinese mainland and Hong Kong edition, ____39____ (report) news not only domestically but also globally, China Daily publishes an international edition ____40____ (cover) North and South America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific and Africa on various digital platforms.
Chinadaily., ____41____ leading national website, is China’s most ____42____ (influence) English-language platform. More than 36 million readers from 180 countries ____43____ (download) the China Daily app so far, and its PV reaches 52 million. China Daily also has accounts on well-known social ____44____ (medium) such as Sina Weibo, WeChat, Facebook and Twitter. By the end of April 2022, its Facebook followers had reached 104 million, and Twitter followers 4.25 million.
China Daily plays a key role in the Asia news network through joint and constant efforts of the continent’s leading newspapers. China Watch a China Daily supplement (副刊), _____45_____ (issue) one year ago as an insert of more than 20 major international newspapers in 18 countries.
【答案】36. as 37. and
38. Consequently
39. to report
40. covering
41. a 42. influential
43. have downloaded
44. media 45. was issued
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了《中国日报》的发展历程、影响力、及其在全球范围内的覆盖情况。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：它拥有超过3.5亿的在线和移动读者，在向世界介绍中国，提供对世界第二大经济体的宝贵见解，见证中国的快速发展方面发挥着至关重要的作用。serve as为固定搭配，意为“充当，担任”。故填as。
【37题详解】
考查连词。句意同上。telling，providing和witnessing均为现在分词，在语义上是并列关系，需用连词and连接。故填and。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：因此，它被海外媒体引用的次数比其他任何中国出版物都要多。修饰整个句子，需用副词consequently，作状语，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Consequently。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：除了中国大陆的旗舰版和香港版，为了报道国内和全球的新闻，《中国日报》还在各种数字平台上发行了覆盖北美、南美、欧洲、亚太和非洲的国际版。此处为目的状语，需用动词不定式。故填to report。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。空处需填非谓语动词作定语，修饰名词an international edition，cover与其为逻辑上的主谓关系，需用现在分词。故填covering。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：中国日报网是中国领先的全国性网站，也是中国最具影响力的英语平台。website为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且leading发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
【42题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。修饰名词platform需用形容词influential作定语。故填influential。
【43题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：截至目前，已有来自180个国家的3600多万读者下载了《中国日报》app，其PV达到5200万。根据时间状语“so far”可知，此处用现在完成时，主语为复数名词，助动词用have。故填have downloaded。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：《中国日报》还在新浪微博、微信、脸书和推特等知名社交媒体上拥有账号。根据后文列举的多个社交平台可知，此处应使用名词的复数形式，medium表示“媒体”时，复数形式是media。故填media。
【45题详解】
考查动词时态语态和主谓一致。句意：《中国日报》的副刊《中国观察》(China Watch)于一年前作为18个国家的20多个主要国际报纸的插页发行。根据时间状语“one year ago”可知，此处为一般过去时，主语为China Watch，和issue为被动关系，需用被动语态，且be动词使用was。故填was issued。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是高中生李华，正在澳大利亚交流学习，你所在的学校正在征求关于选修课的建议。请你写一封信给相关负责人，内容如下：
1. 建议加入汉语课程；
2. 陈述理由。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to suggest including Chinese language courses in the optional course offerings at our school. As a Chinese exchange student, I believe that providing Chinese language courses will greatly benefit both local and international students.
Opening Chinese language courses will contribute to fostering a more inclusive and diverse learning environment at our school. It would also provide valuable opportunities for students to gain cross-cultural communication skills and a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. Moreover, with the increasing global importance of China, proficiency in Chinese can make graduates have better access to various career opportunities in the future.
I do hope that you will take any suggestion into consideration.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生给所在的学校相关负责人一封信，建议加入汉语课程并说明理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建议：suggest→recommend
有助于：contribute to→make for
此外：moreover→in addition
重要性：importance→significance
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I am writing to suggest including Chinese language courses in the optional course offerings at our school.
拓展句：I am writing to suggest including Chinese language courses in the optional courses which are offered students at our school.
【点睛】[高分句型1]
As a Chinese exchange student, I believe that providing Chinese language courses will greatly benefit both local and international students.（运用了that引导宾语从句）
[高分句型2]
Opening Chinese language courses will contribute to fostering a more inclusive and diverse learning environment at our school.（运用了动名词短语作主语）
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sharing New Year with Strangers
I come from a large multicultural family, spread out across the globe. Despite being found in distant corners of the world, we’re a tight-knit family that makes an effort to stay close and keep in touch. New Year has always been a special time for us and a chance for us all to come together, no matter where in the world we might be.
My aunt Samantha, known affectionately by everyone in the family as Mantha, loved New Year and always went out of her way to make it cosy and magical for everyone around her. Mantha was kind, fun and full of energy so it wasn’t hard to get into the New Year spirit when she was around.
This year was no exception. Mantha drove three hours from her house in Bournemouth to visit everyone two weeks before New Year and to drop off presents to her friends still in the area. We chatted merrily about our plans, laughed at how organized Mantha was — presents already bought and wrapped and the freezer full ahead of the big day — and kissed goodbye when it was time to leave. So just several days before New Year, when Mantha’s son called us saying Samantha had passed away suddenly at home, none of us could quite believe it. I’d only been messaging her the day before, sharing voice notes like we always liked to do.
Mantha had had a blood clot (血块) that had unfortunately travelled to her lung and despite the paramedic’s best efforts, they were unable to save my beloved, fun, wonderful aunt.
So close to New Year, none of us felt like celebrating and we decided we’d have a quiet day at home, surrounded by family. The silence lasted until my sister-in-law, Vera, told us about some colleagues of hers who’d just arrived in the UK far away from friends and family. And they were eager to experience a proper English New Year.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 开头已给出。
Paragraph 1:
Hearing this, we were in a dilemma.
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Paragraph 2:
When the day finally came, we welcomed them into our house.
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【答案】
Hearing this, we were in a dilemma. We were still immersed in enormous grief of aunt Mantha’s passing away. However, it was cruel to decline the burning anticipation of Vera’s colleagues. Just when we didn’t know what to do, Mantha’s kind smile popped into my head. I realized Mantha would have wanted us to open our doors and give them a cosy and magical New Year to remember, just like she did to everyone before. At the last minute, we dashed around shops, adding to the trolly presents, extra bottles of drinks and snacks.
When the day finally came, we welcomed them into our house. To give our new guests the full New Year experience, we tried hard to put our pain aside. We opened presents together, ate a fancy dinner and played wonderful games. All these didn’t ease the pain of Mantha’s absence but connecting with strangers and sharing our culture helped us get through the day. The first New Year without Mantha was difficult but it took on a deeper, more special meaning. It came from being together, putting aside our differences and showing one another love.
【解析】
【导语】本文以时间为线索展开。作者的家庭关系非常亲密，每年新年他们都会欢聚在一起，尤其是曼萨阿姨，她喜欢新年，总是不辞辛苦地让身边的人过得既舒适又神奇，但是这一年的新年之前，曼萨阿姨却因病去世了，这让作者和家人们陷入深深的悲伤，打算在一起安静地度过新年。这时嫂子维拉说她的一些同事刚刚远离朋友和家人来到英国。他们渴望体验一个真正的英式新年，左右为难后作者和家人们决定像曼萨阿姨一样给这些新客人们一个精彩的新年体验。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“听到这些，我们左右为难。”可知，第一段可描写大家沉浸曼萨阿姨去世的巨大悲痛，但是在想到曼萨阿姨平日的和善，作者和家人决定打开门，给薇拉的同事们一个温馨而神奇的新年。
②由第二段首句内容“当这一天终于到来的时候，我们欢迎他们来到我们家。”可知，第二段可描写作者与家人和客人们一起度过了一个精彩的新年。
2. 续写线索：为难——想到曼萨阿姨——做出决定——欢度新年——度过悲伤——感悟
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①拒绝：decline/turn down/refuse/reject
②突然想到：pop into one’s head/spring to one’s mind
③缓解：ease/relieve
情绪类
①悲痛：grief/sadness/sorrow/distress
②热切的：burning/eager/keen/earnest
【点睛】【高分句型1】Just when we didn’t know what to do, Mantha’s kind smile popped into my head. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句以及“特殊疑问词+不定式”作宾语)
【高分句型2】At the last minute, we dashed around shops, adding to the trolly presents, extra bottles of drinks and snacks. (运用了现在分词作状语)机密★启用前（新教材卷）
华大新高考联盟2024年名校高考预测卷
英语
本试卷共四部分，共12页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
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）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. How much more does Thomson need for the trip
A. $500. B. $1,000. C. $1,500.
2. What does the woman think of the movie
A. It’s rather interesting. B. It’s far from satisfactory. C. It’s a little disappointing.
3. Where are the speakers
A. In a grocery store. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant.
4. What does the woman mean
A. She can resell the ticket to the man.
B. She has to cancel the flight for the contest.
C. She will watch the contest with the man on TV.
5. What does the woman volunteer to do
A. Call up Mike. B. Wake up Mike. C. Pick up Mike.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman probably like best
A. Art. B. History. C. Philosophy.
7. What will the speakers do next
A Attend a class. B. Consult Mr. Wood. C. Choose an instructor.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why will the man rent the stadium
A. To guide his volleyball team.
B. To hold a staff volleyball match.
C. To practice his volleyball skills.
9. What does Randy do
A. An athlete. B. A manager. C. A coach.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the postage of package per kilo
A. 40 yuan. B. 50 yuan. C. 80 yuan.
11. How long will it take to send the man’s package to the US
A. 10 days. B. 15 days. C. 30 days.
12. Where can the man check his delivery information
A. On the notice. B. On the website. C. On the phone.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman probably doing
A. Telling a singer’s story.
B. Conducting an interview.
C. Talking to one of her friends.
14. Who is the singer’s main target audience
A. Ladies. B. Elderly people. C. Teenagers.
15 What is the man’s secret to success
A. Making as many albums as possible.
B. Focusing on composing and singing.
C. Paying much attention to fans’ emotions.
16. What might the man be devoted to next
A. Preparing for a music show.
B. Producing another album.
C. Planning a concert tour.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who founded the Small Friends Pet Shelter
A. Some high school students.
B. Some parents and their friends.
C. Some students and their parents.
18. What do the young people do at the shelter
A. Adopt the animals. B. Advertise the center. C. Keep the shelter clean.
19. Why was the shelter established
A. To well nurse animals.
B. To help animals get adopted.
C. To closely observe animals.
20. What do the animals need most
A. Time and love. B. Money and care. C. Love and money.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
In 2024, the number of people fancying digital nomadism (游牧) has continued to rise. Here are the best places in the world for you to be a digital nomad.
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua is a good destination when it comes to digital nomads in search of a place that integrates work and leisure. With connectivity and Internet speeds ideal for most remote tasks and a warm and sunny climate that starts in December, it’s a great choice for those who enjoy being outside. The town also offers a supportive community as well as plenty of co-working spaces and cafes.
Queenstown, New Zealand
As well as plenty of activities surrounded by stunning scenery, Queenstown offers high-speed Internet access and lots of co-working spaces. The weather in December is also perfect for exploring the landscapes via the likes of bungee jumping, hiking and even skiing. Plus, there’s a huge focus on local produce in Queenstown which makes the culinary (食物的) experience just as memorable.
Pokhara, Nepal
Pokhara, an engaging choice for those in search of peace and natural beauty, is cool and dry in December, which means it has the perfect condition for working outdoors and exploring the Himalayan landscapes. There’s a growing community of digital nomads too — thanks to reliable Internet connections and an affordable way of life.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
This Mexican coastal resort is a favorite with holidaymakers and digital nomads for its beaches, culture and affordable lifestyle. There’s a prosperous community of digital nomads in Playa del Carmen, fostered by numerous networking events, co-working spaces, and social gatherings. There’s also a great Internet connection! December is dry in Mexico which makes it an ideal time for beach activities. Plus, the diverse and lively nightlife is likely to only add to Playa del Carmen’s appeal.
1. Which of the following might be preferred by adventure seekers
A San Juan del Sur. B. Queenstown.
C. Pokhara. D. Playa del Carmen.
2. What could distinguish Playa del Carmen from other resorts
A. Various seaside activities. B. Distinctive local food.
C. Breathtaking landscapes. D. Numerous co-working spaces.
3. What do these four resorts have in common
A. They suit remote workers well.
B. They enjoy warm climate in December.
C. They guarantee visitors colorful nightlife.
D. They provide strong community support.
B
As the underwater robot OceanOneK carefully navigated toward the upper deck railing of the sunken Italian steamship Le Francesco Crispi about 500 m below the Mediterranean’s surface this month, roboticist Oussama Khatib felt as though he himself were there.
OceanOneK looks like a human diver from the front, with eight multi-directional thrusters (推进器) that allow careful operation underwater. The robot’s touch-based feedback system and 3D vision produced incredibly realistic sensations that equaled what he would have experienced were he down below, rather than above onboard the control ship. Observing through OceanOneK robot’s eyes and feeling through its hands, Khatib perceived a new dimension of colorful life — pink and green and orange — layered on and around the ship. He felt the resistance of the water and could recognize the shapes of the historic relic around him.
The mission of OceanOneK to these depths had two purposes: to explore places no one has gone to before and to show that human touch, vision, and interactivity can be brought to the sites far-removed from where people can operate.
While OceanOneK had many noteworthy adventures and successes during two multi-stop trips around the Mediterranean, the accomplishment of the team and the ship’s crew was demonstrating functional autonomy at nearly 1,000 m down. It was this advance that earned OceanOne’s renaming to OceanOneK.
“This is the first time that a robot has been capable of going to such a depth, interacting with the environment, and permitting the human operator to feel that environment,” said Khatib. “It has been an incredible journey.”
“Distancing humans physically from dangerous and unreachable spaces while connecting their skills and experience to the task promises to fundamentally alter remote work,” said Khatib. “Robotic avatars (化身) will search for and acquire materials, build structures, and perform disaster prevention and recovery operations — be it deep in oceans and mines, at mountain tops, or in space.”
4. How does OceanOneK work
A. By sending operators deep down the ocean.
B. By enhancing divers’ vision underwater.
C. By creating an at-the-scene experience.
D. By measuring the resistance of water.
5. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The origin of OceanOneK’s name.
B. The demonstration of the ship’s crew.
C. The noteworthy successes of the team.
D. The adventures around the Mediterranean.
6 What does Khatib talk about robotic avatars in the last paragraph
A. Their promising future. B. Their technical advances.
C. Their present applications. D. Their scientific significance.
7. Which of the following might be a suitable title for the text
A. OceanOneK: Taking on a New Dimension of Colorful Life
B. OceanOneK: Connecting Human Sensations to Deep Sea
C. Robotic Avatars: Saving Human from Disasters
D. Robotic Avatars: Altering Human Work Patterns
C
Sleep is an ancient, universal experience. But it is only in the past half century or so that it has attracted the attention of dedicated researchers. A new book from Kenneth Miller sets out to record the field’s short but fascinating history.
The early pages of the book, before there is much in the way of established science to describe, are the weakest. A good deal of time is spent on biographical details and portraits of the world through which Nathaniel Kleitman, an influential scientist working on sleep, moved. But the story soon picks up. It roams (漫步) from the discovery of rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep to the effects of sleep shortage.
One section even describes a modern quantitative research of circadian-rhythm — the biological clocks that govern human’s days — that took place in a purpose — built facility in a Bavarian village. The lab sported two apartments, with no window or clocks to clue their subjects into what was happening outside. Test subjects lived there for weeks, free to wake and sleep whenever they liked — but never free from the thermometers (体温计) that were attached to the wall by long electric lines.
There is a serious side, too. Shift work interferes with the body’s internal clocks and raises the risk of illness. Mr. Miller also explains the slow recognition of sleep apnoea, a common sleep disorder, and the damage it can cause.
Discoveries often lead to new questions in turn. That is why neat, tidy endings are hard to achieve in science books. Despite all the progress of the past 50 years, scientists are still unsure what sleep is for. The fact that it is so widespread suggests it is vital. But why evolution would see it fit to produce animals that must spend large amounts of their time unable to respond to threats is still a mystery researchers are trying to solve. For anyone curious about asking the right questions, however, Mr. Miller’s book is a good place to start.
8. What can readers expect to read at the start of the book
A. The development of sleep research.
B. The discovery of rapid-eye-movement.
C. The influence of Kleitman’s research.
D. The account of Kleitman’s life experiences.
9. What do we know about the subjects in the experiment according to Paragraph 3
A. They lived in a modern sports lab.
B. They could do whatever they liked.
C. They had to take their temperature every day.
D. They were cut off from the outside world.
10. What does the underlined phrase “interferes with” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Enhances. B. Disturbs. C. Generates. D. Transforms.
11. The book is suitable for you if you want to know ________.
A. why evolution favors a good sleep
B. what threats sleep poses to animals
C. where sleep research is heading for
D. how scientists solve sleep disorders
D
Autonomously copying other people’s thoughts or options or simply going with the crowd is often referred to as “herd (群体) behaviour”. Herding can appear to make a lot of sense. In an earlier article, I discussed the so-called “wisdom of crowds”, which suggests that average judgments of large groups of people often outperform individual choices.
Psychology research has attempted to model herd behaviour and suggests that the phenomenon relies on the existence of social connections or patterns between individuals as well as specific mechanisms of passing on information. A key condition is the human ability to “mentalize”, which means being able to read and interpret someone else’s mental state and using the information to explain their options. This action of mentalizing is responsible for people’s tendency to attach meaning to options by the herd, even if many behaviours may have come about at random.
Herd behaviours, while common and easy to explain, hold significant dangers. Contrary to the so-called “wisdom of crowds”, which emerges when the judgments of individual group members are independently collected to produce an average opinion, herd behaviours typically rely on so-called “information cascades”, where people take on others’ beliefs or copy their options without critically evaluating the underlying reasons. This frequently leads to the mirroring of unreasonable or stupid behaviours.
Blindly following the herd can be dangerous. So how can we resist the tendency of following the crowd The sad news is that psychology research suggests that it’s surprisingly difficult to withstand the influences of the herd. In an experiment, researchers found that warning messages about the potential errors of the crowd were surprisingly ineffective in helping subjects make better choices. It appears there is no quick and easy fix. Instead, long-term attitude changes may be necessary, which could involve individuals adopting more critical approaches towards their peers’ opinion, and questioning others’ behaviours as opposed to blindly following them.
12. Why does the author mention “wisdom of crowd” in Paragraph 1
A. To introduce the definition of herd behaviour.
B. To contradict the judgments of large groups.
C. To attract readers to his previous discussion.
D. To justify the behaviour of following others.
13. What makes herd behaviour possible according to psychology research
A. Heavy reliance on social activities.
B Ineffective mechanism of information exchange.
C. Attaching meaning to crowd’s random choices.
D. Analyzing individuals’ mental state.
14. How does the author develop Paragraph 3
A. By defining. B. By quoting.
C. By making a comparison. D. By giving an example.
15. What is probably the best policy if we want to resist herd behaviours
A. Following your heart. B. Thinking twice before action.
C. Working out a quick fix. D. Taking peers’ opinion seriously.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you feel like there are too many things to do in a day, but not enough time to do them If so, you’re experiencing what researchers call time poverty.
____16____. The standard reply to “How are you ” is often “I’m so busy!” Many people find it increasingly difficult to spare time to see friends, pursue a hobby, or take a vacation. Some people even take great pride in how busy they are because it’s become a status symbol. ____17____. Fortunately, here are specific steps we can take to feel more time affluent (富足的) and more socially connected.
If you want a satisfying social life, buy time for it. You might pay to have a disliked housework done by others, get a direct flight instead of a cheaper one with a stopover, or pay extra to drive the fastest route home. ____18____, like calling a friend or hanging out with your kids.
Another way to get more time is to give it away. In one study, researchers asked people to devote part of their Saturday morning to doing something for themselves that they weren’t already planning to do or doing something for someone else. The people who gave away their time later felt like they had more of it. ____19____.
If you have too many things to do and not enough time to do them, try to cut back on some things. ____20____. You can probably choose to slow down a little and make more time for casual chats with co-workers and unplanned get-togethers with friends.
A. Time poverty is a sign of the times
B. Helping others expands our sense of time
C. Buying time is a good way to free you from the boredom of repeated tasks
D. The choices we make with our time greatly affect our happiness and social lives
E. Then invest your free time in something socially engaging
F. You don’t have to keep up with the pace of the modern world
G. Yet, feeling short on time is associated with lower level of happiness and connection
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Nicole Graham from Melbourne, Australia owns 10 horses. One afternoon, she and her ____21____ Paris went for a horse ride when the animals suddenly got ____22____ in mud. Nicole somehow managed to ____23____ her daughter’s horse, while the other one, Astro, who weighs around 900 pounds, couldn’t get out of the mud.
____24____, as she was struggling to help the poor animal, he got stuck even further. All Nicole could do at that point was to stay by Astro’s side to comfort him and made sure that she kept him ____25____ until help arrived. She stuck to staying by the 17-year-old horse’s side for over three hours. ____26____, fire fighters arrived and she felt much ____27____. In order to bring the big animal to ____28____, they gave him some sedatives (镇静剂) so that they could attach a harness (马具) to him for a car to ____29____ the horse from the mud. Luckily, the rescue was _____30_____.
Speaking of the _____31_____, Nicole said to a reporter, “It was terrifying. It was also _____32_____ to see my horse struggling. I’ve been riding here for 20 years and never seen any _____33_____ on the road showing the dangers and didn’t realize it was so muddy.
Stacey Sullivan, the vet who _____34_____ Astro, praised Nicole and said, “A lot of horses don’t make it and I think without the _____35_____ the chance of the horse’s survival would have been a lot lower.”
21. A. daughter B. friend C. vet D. husband
22. A. absorbed B. trapped C. buried D. engaged
23. A. rescue B. raise C. wash D. drive
24. A. Fortunately B. Sadly C. Apparently D. Quickly
25. A. awake B. informed C. calm D. quiet
26. A. Immediately B. Incredibly C. Subsequently D. Ultimately
27. A. awkward B. frightened C. relieved D. impressed
28. A. safety B. normal C. life D. justice
29. A. send out B. pull out C. bring up D. clean up
30. A. terrible B. urgent C. confusing D. successful
31. A. crash B. disaster C. incident D. event
32. A. breathtaking B. heartbreaking C. awesome D. troublesome
33. A. posters B. traps C. tracks D. signs
34. A. treated B. discovered C. kept D. comforted
35. A. rescuer B. owner C. reporter D. fighter
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。
Since its launch in 1981, China Daily has grown rapidly to become the nation’s leading English-language newspaper. With the online and mobile readership of more than 350 million, it serves ____36____ a vital role in telling the world about China, providing valuable insight into the world’s second-largest economy ____37____ witnessing China’s rapid development. ____38____ (consequent), it is quoted more often by overseas media than any other Chinese publication.
Besides the flagship edition on Chinese mainland and Hong Kong edition, ____39____ (report) news not only domestically but also globally, China Daily publishes an international edition ____40____ (cover) North and South America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific and Africa on various digital platforms.
Chinadaily., ____41____ leading national website, is China’s most ____42____ (influence) English-language platform. More than 36 million readers from 180 countries ____43____ (download) the China Daily app so far, and its PV reaches 52 million. China Daily also has accounts on well-known social ____44____ (medium) such as Sina Weibo, WeChat, Facebook and Twitter. By the end of April 2022, its Facebook followers had reached 104 million, and Twitter followers 4.25 million.
China Daily plays a key role in the Asia news network through joint and constant efforts of the continent’s leading newspapers. China Watch, a China Daily supplement (副刊), _____45_____ (issue) one year ago as an insert of more than 20 major international newspapers in 18 countries.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是高中生李华，正在澳大利亚交流学习，你所在的学校正在征求关于选修课的建议。请你写一封信给相关负责人，内容如下：
1. 建议加入汉语课程；
2. 陈述理由。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
Sharing New Year with Strangers
I come from a large multicultural family, spread out across the globe. Despite being found in distant corners of the world, we’re a tight-knit family that makes an effort to stay close and keep in touch. New Year has always been a special time for us and a chance for us all to come together, no matter where in the world we might be.
My aunt Samantha, known affectionately by everyone in the family as Mantha, loved New Year and always went out of her way to make it cosy and magical for everyone around her. Mantha was kind, fun and full of energy so it wasn’t hard to get into the New Year spirit when she was around.
This year was no exception. Mantha drove three hours from her house in Bournemouth to visit everyone two weeks before New Year and to drop off presents to her friends still in the area. We chatted merrily about our plans, laughed at how organized Mantha was — presents already bought and wrapped and the freezer full ahead of the big day — and kissed goodbye when it was time to leave. So just several days before New Year, when Mantha’s son called us saying Samantha had passed away suddenly at home, none of us could quite believe it. I’d only been messaging her the day before, sharing voice notes like we always liked to do.
Mantha had had a blood clot (血块) that had unfortunately travelled to her lung and despite the paramedic’s best efforts, they were unable to save my beloved, fun, wonderful aunt.
So close to New Year, none of us felt like celebrating and we decided we’d have a quiet day at home, surrounded by family. The silence lasted until my sister-in-law, Vera, told us about some colleagues of hers who’d just arrived in the UK far away from friends and family. And they were eager to experience a proper English New Year.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 开头已给出。
Paragraph 1:
Hearing this, we were in a dilemma.
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Paragraph 2:
When the day finally came, we welcomed them into our house.
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