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2024年广州市普通高中毕业班冲刺训练题（一）
英语
本试卷共10页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型（A）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。并在答题卡相应位置上填涂考生号。因笔试不考听力，试卷从第二部分开始，试题序号从“21”开始。
2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。
4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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
Some beaches are perfect for relaxing, while others offer activities like hiking and water sports. Visit these beautiful beaches for an unforgettable vacation.
Cannon Beach
If your perfect beach vacation spot features postcard-worthy scenery and peace, look no further than Cannon Beach. In this Pacific Northwest town, you can even build a fire on the beach to relax beside while watching the sun set. When you need a break from the beach, grab a bike and head downtown to explore its art galleries, shops and restaurants.
Horseshoe Bay Beach
For a one-of-a-kind beach experience, head to Horseshoe Bay Beach on Bermuda’s South Shore. Known for its pink sand, this beach is a popular destination for families looking to play in the calm blue-green waters and build blush-colored sandcastles. Adventure seekers can also take part in the self-guided island bicycle tour or engage in exciting water sports.
Mohegan Bluffs
This beach is famous for its natural beauty. Upon arrival, pause to admire your surroundings and learn about its ties to the native people, their ancient traditions, and connection to the land, adding depth to your beach experience. Then, take the 141 steps down to the sand to sunbathe. After that, climb back up to visit the Southeast Light for an up-close view of its 18th-century lighthouse.
South Beach
This tropical district on Florida’s Atlantic Coast is world-renowned for its powdery white sand. Although technically part of the Miami Beach area, South Beach stands out due to its Art Deco architecture seen in everything from the beachfront lifeguard towers to the high-rise buildings along the famed Ocean Drive.
1. What similarity do Cannon Beach and Horseshoe Bay Beach share
A. The chance to cycle around. B. Their lively artistic scene.
C. The unique water sports. D. Their distinctive sand color.
2. Who is most likely attracted to Mohegan Bluffs
A. Those seeking water sports. B. Fans of modern lighthouses.
C. Those interested in local culture. D. Enthusiasts of mountain climbing.
3. What sets South Beach apart from the rest of the Miami Beach area
A. Its beach sand. B. Its architectural style.
C. Its ocean drive. D. Its high-rise buildings.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了一些美丽的海滩。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Cannon Beach部分中“When you need a break from the beach, grab a bike and head downtown to explore its art galleries, shops and restaurants.(当你需要离开海滩休息一下的时候，可以骑上一辆自行车，前往市中心的艺术画廊、商店和餐馆)”和Horseshoe Bay Beach部分中“Adventure seekers can also take part in the self-guided island bicycle tour or engage in exciting water sports.(喜欢冒险的人还可以参加岛上的自助自行车之旅，或者参加刺激的水上运动)”可知，两个海滩的共同点是都可以在周围骑行，故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mohegan Bluffs部分中“Upon arrival, pause to admire your surroundings and learn about its ties to the native people, their ancient traditions, and connection to the land, adding depth to your beach experience.(抵达后，停下来欣赏周围的环境，了解它与当地人的联系，他们的古老传统，以及与土地的联系，为您的海滩体验增添深度)”可知，对当地文化感兴趣的人最有可能被Mohegan Bluffs所吸引，故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据South Beach部分中“Although technically part of the Miami Beach area, South Beach stands out due to its Art Deco architecture seen in everything from the beachfront lifeguard towers to the high-rise buildings along the famed Ocean Drive.(虽然严格来说是迈阿密海滩地区的一部分，但南海滩因其装饰艺术建筑而引人注目，从海滨救生塔到著名的海洋大道沿线的高层建筑，随处可见)”可知，South Beach因其装饰艺术风格的建筑而脱颖而出，故选B。
B
You are what you think. Whatever you are doing right now is determined by your thinking. All your emotions and desires are influenced by your thinking. The problem is that when you are not aware of your thinking, you have no chance of correcting it if it is poor. When thinking is subconscious, you are in no position to see any problems in it. And, if you don’t see any problems in it, you won’t be motivated to change it. What’s worse, few people realize the powerful role that thinking plays in their lives, so they don’t gain significant command of it. As a result, most people are in many ways victims of their thinking.
Consider your success as a student. The single most significant variable in determining your success as a student is the quality of your thinking. Your instructors will play a role in your learning, but even the best teachers cannot get into your head and learn for you. If you lack the intellectual skills necessary for thinking well through course content, you will not be successful in school.
Here is the key question we are putting to you in this book. If the quality of a person’s thinking is the single most significant determinant of both happiness and success, why not take the time to learn from the best thinkers
This book will inform you of the tools that the best thinkers use and will illustrate the activities and practice you can use to begin to emulate them, and take control of your destiny as a thinker. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of these thinking aids, helping you discover the power of your own mind and of your potential to think systematically about your thinking.
This book, as a whole, introduces you to the tools of mind that will help you reason well through various challenges you face. If you take these ideas seriously and practice using them, you can improve the quality of your thinking and ultimately, the quality of your life.
4. Why do many people lack motivation to change their poor thinking
A. They are victims of emotions. B. They are unaware of the need.
C. They think highly of themselves. D. They lack the academic guidance.
5. What plays the most crucial role in school success
A. The course content. B. The school environment.
C. The commitment of teachers. D. The quality of an individual’s thinking.
6. What does the underlined word “emulate” mean in paragraph 4
A. Make friends with. B. Win over. C. Follow the example of. D. Look up to.
7. The book is organized according to ________.
A. types of life challenges B. varieties of thinking tools
C. determinants of life value D. ideas of different thinkers
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了思考的重要性以及介绍了一本使用思维工具的书。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“What’s worse, few people realize the powerful role that thinking plays in their lives, so they don’t gain significant command of it.(更糟糕的是，很少有人意识到思考在他们的生活中发挥的强大作用，所以他们没有得到重要的控制)”可知，很多人缺乏动力去改变他们糟糕的想法因为他们没有意识到这种需要。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“If you lack the intellectual skills necessary for thinking well through course content, you will not be successful in school.(如果你缺乏思考课程内容所必需的智力技能，你就不会在学校取得成功)”可知，个人思考品质对学校的成功起着最关键的作用。故选D。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“This book will inform you of the tools that the best thinkers use and will illustrate the activities and practice you can use to begin to(这本书将告诉你最优秀的思考者使用的工具，并将练习你可以用来开始……)”以及后文“and take control of your destiny as a thinker(控制你作为思考者的命运)”可知，这本书将告诉你最优秀的思考者使用的工具，并将说明你可以用来以他们为榜样进行活动和练习，从而控制你作为思考者的命运。故划线词意思是“以……为榜样”。故选C。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of these thinking aids, helping you discover the power of your own mind and of your potential to think systematically about your thinking.(每一章都侧重于这些思维辅助工具的不同方面，帮助你发现自己思维的力量和你系统思考自己思维的潜力)”可知，这本书是根据思维工具的多样性组织的。故选B。
C
Human history is full of horse stories like guiding cowboys home on foggy nights and taking wounded soldiers through battle zones. Such sensible and highly trained horses made Elina Jatel, a computer scientist and roboticist, think of robots. “A horse that can take a rider home on its own would be the highest level of autonomy,” Jatel says. “You trust them with your life.” She was drawn to learning how such relationships form and if it could help improve human-robot interactions.
For a year, Jatel engaged herself in the horse world. She watched classes in horse training, and she also talked with students, instructors, trainers and horse owners. Along the way, Jatel even learned to ride.
Horses learn signals from their trainers on how to comfortably interact with people. People, too, must learn their part. Riders must learn what a horse wants or feels based on its behavior, and what signals to use to direct horses to perform in desired ways. Jatel found some similarities, here, to working with robots. People must learn how to direct robots to do specific tasks. They also must learn what to do when robots don’t perform as planned. The goal is to program robots that will respond predictably to inputs from people. But like horses, autonomous robots also should be able to respond on their own as conditions change. For example, a self-driving car must stop to avoid hitting something, even if some human mistakenly tells it to keep going.
Trainers and riders work with horses to build respect. Horses show that respect by matching their pace to a human or giving someone who is leading them a safe degree of personal space. Trainers begin their work with a horse by getting them to show signs of respect in basic interactions, Jatel says. Later, trainers will develop more complex interactions. Gradually, a horse’s respect can grow into trust.
But that trust is not given. And there may be a similar limitation with robots. What would it mean for robots and people to respect and trust each other For now, she adds, this is largely uncharted territory. But she’s looking to build a path.
8. What drew Elina Jatel’s attention to horses
A Horses’ amazing performance. B. Long history of horse training.
C. Horse-human interdependence. D. Her horse-riding experience.
9. What are the robots of the highest autonomy designed to do
A. To act like real horses. B. To show respect to humans.
C. To follow instructions from humans. D. To make independent and sensible decisions.
10. What will Jatel’s future research most probably focus on
A. The limitations of robots. B. Trust between robots and humans.
C. Path toward higher robot efficiency. D. Similarities between horses and robots.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. History of Human-Horse Relationship B. Secrets of Human-Animal Interactions
C. The Role of Trust in Human-Robot Partnerships D. Horses as the Inspiration for Autonomous Robots
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了机器人专家从马身上得到灵感，研发了自主机器人，文章介绍了其灵感来源以及未来的研究重点等情况。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Such sensible and highly trained horses made Elina Jatel, a computer scientist and roboticist, think of robots. “A horse that can take a rider home on its own would be the highest level of autonomy,” Jatel says. “You trust them with your life.” She was drawn to learning how such relationships form and if it could help improve human-robot interactions.(这些敏感且训练有素的马让计算机科学家和机器人专家Elina Jatel想到了机器人。贾特尔说：“一匹可以自己带骑手回家的马将是最高级别的自治。你把生命托付给他们。”她很想了解这种关系是如何形成的，以及它是否有助于改善人机互动)”可知，马的惊人表现吸引了Elina Jatel对马的注意。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The goal is to program robots that will respond predictably to inputs from people. But like horses, autonomous robots also should be able to respond on their own as conditions change. For example, a self-driving car must stop to avoid hitting something, even if some human mistakenly tells it to keep going.(其目标是编程机器人，使其能够对人类的输入做出可预测的反应。但像马一样，自主机器人也应该能够在条件变化时自行做出反应。例如，一辆自动驾驶汽车必须停下来避免撞到什么东西，即使有人错误地告诉它继续行驶)”可知，高度自治的机器人被设计用来做出独立而明智的决定。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“What would it mean for robots and people to respect and trust each other For now, she adds, this is largely uncharted territory. But she’s looking to build a path.(机器人和人类相互尊重和信任意味着什么？她补充说，目前这在很大程度上是一个未知领域。但她想要开辟一条道路)”可知，Jatel未来的研究重点是机器人和人类之间的信任。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Such sensible and highly trained horses made Elina Jatel, a computer scientist and roboticist, think of robots.(这些敏感且训练有素的马让计算机科学家和机器人专家Elina Jatel想到了机器人)”结合文章主要说明了机器人专家从马身上得到灵感，研发了自主机器人，文章介绍了其灵感来源以及未来的研究重点等情况。可知，D选项“马是自主机器人的灵感来源”最符合文章标题。故选D。
D
When we recall a memory, we bring back specific details about it. But we often also experience a vivid feeling of remembering the event. Memory researchers call these processes objective and subjective memory. A new study shows they can function independently and involve different parts of the brain.
“The study distinguishes between how well we remember and how well we think we remember, and shows that decision making depends primarily on the subjective evaluation of memory evidence,” says psychologist Denis Guetta.
The researchers tested objective and subjective memory. After showing volunteers a series of images of common objects, the researchers showed them pairs of images and asked them to determine which of the two they had seen before. They were asked to rate the memory as “recollected” (vivid and detailed), or “familiar” (lacking detail). Some tests showed similar image pairs, others unrelated pairs. This setup measured objective memory based on recognition and subjective memory based on vividness.
The researchers also used fMRI (功能性磁共振成像) to measure brain activity during this task. The results showed higher levels of objective memory with pairs of similar images, but participants claimed vivid memories more with dissimilar pairs. They were more likely to base their decision about whether to keep or clear an image on memory feeling rather than accuracy. For example, a person could have a vivid memory of going to an event with friends. Some of the actual details of that memory might be a bit off, but they may feel it is a vivid memory, so they might decide to go out with the same people again.
The fMRI data showed that objective and subjective memory engaged varied regions of the brain. The regions involved in subjective experiences were also involved in decision making, supporting the connection between the two processes.
“By understanding how our brains give rise to vivid subjective memories and memory decisions, we are moving a step closer to understanding how we learn to evaluate memory evidence to make effective decisions in the future,” says researcher Analiz William.
12. How does the author introduce the topic of the text
A. By analyzing problems. B. By giving examples.
C. By interpreting findings. D. By defining concepts.
13. What were the volunteers asked to do during the study
A. To draw the images they had previously seen.
B. To compare details of objects they had been shown.
C. To categorize their memory as recollected or familiar.
D. To recall specific emotions related to the images shown.
14. What does the research find out about decision making
A. Both types of memory have great influence on it.
B. Our vivid memory helps us make wise decisions.
C. It mainly relies on subjective memory evaluation.
D. It’s decided by the accuracy of objective memory.
15. What is Analiz William’s attitude towards the study
A. Optimistic. B. Tolerant.
C. Doubtful. D. Dismissive.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了一项关于客观记忆和主观记忆的研究。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“When we recall a memory, we bring back specific details about it. But we often also experience a vivid feeling of remembering the event. Memory researchers call these processes objective and subjective memory.(当我们回忆起一段记忆时，我们带回了关于它的具体细节。但我们也经常体验到一种生动的回忆事件的感觉。记忆研究人员称这些过程为客观记忆和主观记忆)”可知，文章是通过介绍“客观记忆”和“主观记忆”的定义来引入话题的，故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“They were asked to rate the memory as ‘recollected’ (vivid and detailed), or ‘familiar’ (lacking detail).(他们被要求将记忆分为‘记得的’（生动而详细）和‘熟悉的’（缺乏细节）)”可知，志愿者被要求把他们的记忆分为回忆的和熟悉的，故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The regions involved in subjective experiences were also involved in decision making, supporting the connection between the two processes.(参与主观体验的区域也参与决策，支持这两个过程之间的联系)”可知，决策主要依赖于主观记忆评价，故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“By understanding how our brains give rise to vivid subjective memories and memory decisions, we are moving a step closer to understanding how we learn to evaluate memory evidence to make effective decisions in the future(通过了解我们的大脑如何产生生动的主观记忆和记忆决策，我们离了解我们如何学习评估记忆证据以在未来做出有效决策又近了一步)”可知，Analiz William对该研究持乐观态度，故选A。
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。
For most of history, people lived in small groups of up to 150 people. Then villages and small towns developed, offering safety and support through the sharing of resources. As time passed, urban living brought additional advantages such as better jobs, schools and healthcare. Larger towns also gave people more chances to meet and interact. This is important. ___16___
Today, over half of the world’s population currently lives in towns and cities. But this has resulted in a strange paradox (悖论). Although social opportunities are one reason people choose to live in large cities, research suggests that city life can be lonely. ____17____ People from all over the world can join online communities and make virtual friends without leaving their home.
The development of virtual communities can be traced back to the 1860s. Back then, telegraph operators exchanged messages and gradually formed friendships over long distances. ___18___
Later, in the 1960s, radios started to provide a means of short-distance communication and developed communities with their own unique language and usernames.
____19____ Computers were not very powerful yet, so people could post messages and share news and stories but not music or photos. Still, people loved being able to make friends online and then hang out with them. As technology became more powerful, online communities for fun, education and business emerged, where people could explore a virtual 3D world, have online lessons, and even buy things with virtual money.
These days, there are thousands of virtual communities and that number keeps growing. Many people believe they will become more important. ____20____ Particularly, they’re concerned that posting personal information online might lead to a loss of privacy. So perhaps the future will be more like the past. People will spend most of their time in real communities.
A. This trend, however, is not likely to continue.
B. As Aristotle said, the nature of humans is to be social.
C. That may explain why virtual communities are so popular.
D. The first popular online communities developed in the 1980s.
E. Before cell phones existed, radio was an easy way to communicate.
F. Nevertheless, others worry about problems with these communities.
G. This is among the earliest examples of virtual community interactions.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. G 19. D 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述城市生活可能是孤独的，因此虚拟社区很受欢迎，文章介绍了虚拟社区的发展历史。
【16题详解】
上文“Larger towns also gave people more chances to meet and interact. This is important.(较大的城镇也为人们提供了更多见面和互动的机会。这很重要)”提到，人们见面和互动更多，这很重要，B项“正如亚里士多德所说，人类的本性是社会性的”解释上一句“这很重要”的原因，故选B。
【17题详解】
上文“Although social opportunities are one reason people choose to live in large cities, research suggests that city life can be lonely.(尽管社交机会是人们选择住在大城市的原因之一，但研究表明，城市生活可能是孤独的)”提到，城市生活可能是孤独的，结合下文“People from all over the world can join online communities and make virtual friends without leaving their home.(来自世界各地的人们足不出户就可以加入在线社区，结交虚拟朋友)”提到人们结交虚拟朋友，C项“这也许可以解释为什么虚拟社区如此受欢迎”符合语境，因为城市生活孤独，所以人们热衷于虚拟社区，故选C。
【18题详解】
上文“The development of virtual communities can be traced back to the 1860s. Back then, telegraph operators exchanged messages and gradually formed friendships over long distances.(虚拟社区的发展可以追溯到19世纪60年代。当时，电报员交换信息，并逐渐建立起远距离的友谊)”提到虚拟社区的发展历史，G项“这是虚拟社区互动最早的例子之一”符合语境，故选G。
【19题详解】
结合本段中“Computers were not very powerful yet, so people could post messages and share news and stories but not music or photos.(电脑还不是很强大，所以人们可以发布消息，分享新闻和故事，但不能播放音乐或照片)”以及“As technology became more powerful, online communities for fun, education and business emerged(随着科技变得越来越强大，娱乐、教育和商业的在线社区出现了)”可知，本段是讲述在线社区的发展历史，D项“第一个流行的在线社区出现在20世纪80年代”符合语境，故选D。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Many people believe they will become more important.(许多人相信他们会变得更加重要)”和下文“Particularly, they’re concerned that posting personal information online might lead to a loss of privacy.(特别是，他们担心在网上发布个人信息可能会导致隐私的丧失)”可知，上下文是转折关系，F项“然而，其他人担心这些社区的问题”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。
I vividly remember the day when my husband and I set off on a new journey to Tanzania. He had been ___21___ a position there as a Civil Engineer. Accompanying him, my aim was to find a job shortly after. As you can imagine, I was very excited, even rather ___22___, as I’d never been abroad before. So, my first ___23___ was to get settled in this small town called Dodoma in the middle of Tanzania.
As we got off the train, however, at six in the morning, a lady came rushing along the ___24___ towards pletely out of breath, she said, “We’ve heard you’re from England and our school ___25___ needs an English teacher — please say you’ll help us.” I felt tired and ___26___ a shower after the journey. Though shocked by her ___27___, for some reason or other, I agreed to ___28___ it!
I washed, changed, had a quick bite to eat and was ___29___ to the two local teachers and my ___30___ at 8 o’clock. It felt like being thrown into the deep end, as my teaching timetable began ___31___ at 8:30! Although I’d hardly had time to get my breath, I never ___32___ my sudden decision.
Though my entry into this ___33___ was unexpected, I found joy in teaching those youngsters and gradually became part of the local community in the following years. I’ve been fortunate to ___34___ lifelong friendships, which has left a lasting ___35___ on both my students and myself.
21. A. awarded B. offered C. allowed D. presented
22. A. disappointed B. dissatisfied C. unconcerned D. uneasy
23. A. priority B. worry C. action D. response
24. A. river B. platform C. sidewalk D. channel
25. A. probably B. suddenly C. desperately D. occasionally
26 A. longed for B. waited for C. heard about D. worried about
27. A. remark B. interruption C. suggestion D. request
28. A. keep B. take C. forget D. quit
29. A. introduced B. recommended C. assigned D. compared
30. A. colleagues B. assistants C. students D. interviewers
31. A. exactly B. finally C. immediately D. smoothly
32. A. expected B. regretted C. delayed D. dropped
33. A. career B. country C. agreement D. relationship
34. A. value B. strengthen C. renew D. harvest
35. A. comment B. record C. impact D. impression
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和丈夫去坦桑尼亚，作者在火车站接受了当英语老师的工作，幸运地收获了一生的友谊。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他在那里得到了一个土木工程师的职位。A. awarded授予；B. offered提议；C. allowed允许；D. presented赠送。根据后文“a position there as a Civil Engineer”指被提供工作，应用offer。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：你可以想象，我非常兴奋，甚至有些不安，因为我以前从未出过国。A. disappointed失望；B. dissatisfied不满足的；C. unconcerned不关心的；D. uneasy不安的。根据后文“as I’d never been abroad before”可知，作者因为没有出过国感到不安。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以，我的首要任务是在坦桑尼亚中部一个叫Dodoma的小镇安顿下来。A. priority优先权，首要任务；B. worry担心；C. action行动；D. response回复。根据后文“was to get settled in this small town”可知，出国后的首要任务是安顿下来，故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我们在早上6点下火车时，一位女士沿着站台向我们跑来。A. river河流；B. platform站台；C. sidewalk人行道；D. channel频道。根据上文“As we got off the train”可知在火车站，所以是站台，故选B。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：她上气不接下气地说：“我们听说你是从英国来的，我们学校急需一名英语老师，请说你会帮助我们。”A. probably可能；B. suddenly突然；C. desperately非常；D. occasionally偶尔。根据上文“Completely out of breath”可知，对方很着急，说明学校急需一名英语老师，故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：旅行结束后，我感到很累，很想洗个澡。A. longed for渴望；B. waited for等待；C. heard about听说；D. worried about担心。根据上文“I felt tired and”指作者感到很累，渴望洗澡。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然对她的要求感到震惊，但出于某种原因，我还是同意了！A. remark评论；B. interruption打断；C. suggestion建议；D. request要求。根据上文“please say you’ll help us”此处指女士的请求。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然对她的要求感到震惊，但出于某种原因，我还是同意了！A. keep保持；B. take带走，接受；C. forget忘记；D. quit停止。根据上文“for some reason or other, I agreed to”指作者决定接受对方的请求，故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我洗了澡，换了衣服，很快吃了一点东西，8点钟被介绍给当地的两位老师和我的学生。A. introduced介绍；B. recommended推荐；C. assigned分配；D. compared比较。根据后文“to the two local teachers”指作者被介绍给当地的两位老师。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我洗了澡，换了衣服，很快吃了一点东西，8点钟被介绍给当地的两位老师和我的学生。A. colleagues同事；B. assistants助手；C. students学生；D. interviewers采访者。根据上文“needs an English teacher”可知，作者是去当老师的，所以是被介绍给当地的两位老师和学生。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我的教学时间表从八点半开始时，我感觉自己被扔进了深渊！A. exactly恰好地；B. finally最后；C. immediately立即；D. smoothly顺利地。根据上文“as my teaching timetable began”指教学从八点半立即开始。故选C。
32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然我几乎没有时间喘口气，但我从不后悔我突然的决定。A. expected期待；B. regretted后悔；C. delayed推迟；D. dropped落下。根据后文“my sudden decision”指后悔自己突然的决定。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然我进入这个职业是出乎意料的，但我发现了教那些年轻人的乐趣，并在接下来的几年里逐渐成为当地社区的一员。A. career事业；B. country国家；C. agreement协议；D. relationship关系。根据上文可知，作者是在火车站接受了去当老师这个工作的，所以是指职业出乎意料。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我很幸运地收获了一生的友谊，这对我的学生和我自己都留下了持久的影响。A. value重视；B. strengthen加强；C. renew重新开始；D. harvest收获。根据后文“lifelong friendships”一生的友谊是作者的收获。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很幸运地收获了一生的友谊，这对我的学生和我自己都留下了持久的影响。A. comment评论；B. record记录；C. impact影响；D. impression印象。根据后文“on both my students and myself”可知，友谊对学生和作者留下了持久的影响。故选C。
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。
More young people are trying their hand at farming the soil. Guo Lan, 29, works in a vegetable greenhouse on his organic farm ____36____ (locate) in the suburban district of Hefei, East China’s Anhui province. It is the eighth time this summer that Guo has failed to grow vegetables ____37____using chemicals. Despite trying various homemade pest solutions, such as plant ash and mixtures of pepper and alcohol, the vegetable ____38____ (leaf) were still being eaten by insects. “I will not give up ____39____ (try),” the 29-year-old accountant-turned-farmer says. He is determined to turn his farm into ____40____ organic one, cultivating fruits and vegetables with the same flavors as those from his childhood memories.
“Growing tasty and healthy food ____41____ (be) my dream since I was a teenager. I know ____42____ challenging it can be, but if you take the soil ____43____ (serious), I believe it will pay off,” Guo says. He adds that farming is not a business that can make quick money, but for him, it has become an uplifting activity that brings back memories of spending time on the farm with ____44____ (he) parents as a child. Guo’s passion for organic farming and commitment to producing healthy food will surely inspire more young people to explore ____45____ (sustain) agriculture.
【答案】36 located
37. without
38. leaves 39. trying
40. an 41. has been
42. how 43. seriously
44. his 45. sustainable
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了29岁农民Guo Lan在安徽省合肥市郊外努力实现有机农业梦想的故事。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：29岁的Guo Lan在他位于中国东部安徽省合肥市郊区的有机农场的蔬菜大棚里工作。非谓语动词locate和farm之间是逻辑被动关系，locate应用过去分词形式作后置定语，故填located。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：这是Guo今年夏天第八次在不使用化学品的情况下种植蔬菜失败。结合句意可知此处表示“没有”，使用介词without，故填without。
【38题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：尽管尝试了各种自制的害虫解决方案，如植物灰烬和胡椒和酒精的混合物，但蔬菜叶子仍然被昆虫吃掉。谓语were being eaten提示主语复数形式，leaf“叶子”，可数名词，表示“蔬菜叶子”应用复数形式，故填leaves。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：“我不会放弃尝试，”这位29岁的会计师出身的农民说。give up doing sth.“放弃做某事”，try用动名词形式，故填trying。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意：他决心把自己的农场变成一个有机农场，种植和童年记忆中一样味道的水果和蔬菜。此处泛指“一个有机农场”，使用不定冠词，且organic以元音音素开头，故填an。
【41题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：种植美味健康的食物是我十几岁时的梦想。根据时间状语“since I was a teenager”可知主句使用现在完成时，主语是动名词短语，表示单数意义，谓语单数形式，故填has been。
【42题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：“我知道这很有挑战性，但如果你认真对待土壤，我相信它会有回报的，”Guo说。空处引导宾语从句，结合句意可知，此处使用连接副词how引导，修饰形容词challenging，故填how。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：同上。空处修饰动词take，应用副词seriously作状语，take sth. seriously (认真对待某事)，故填seriously。
【44题详解】
考查代词。句意：他补充说，务农不是一项能赚快钱的生意，但对他来说，这已经成为一项令人振奋的活动，让他回想起小时候和父母在农场度过的时光。空处修饰名词parents，应用形容词性物主代词his，故填his。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：Guo对有机农业的热情和对生产健康食品的承诺，一定会激励更多的年轻人探索可持续农业。空处修饰名词agriculture，应用形容词sustainable作定语，故填sustainable。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 英国一所友好学校的师生将到你校访问。你将作为学生代表在欢迎晚会上致辞，并赠送学生们自制的文创礼物。请你用英语写一篇欢迎辞，包括以下内容：
1．表示欢迎；
2．介绍礼物。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good evening, dear friends! …
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【答案】示例
(1)
Good evening, dear friends! I feel privileged to extend the warmest welcome to teachers and students from our partner school in Britain as the student representative. We are delighted to have you here with us, sharing in the spirit of friendship and cultural exchange.
As a token of our appreciation, we have prepared unique gifts for you, such as Chinese calligraphy bookmarks, cloth pandas, and paper-cutting artworks, to name just a few. These are handmade cultural products crafted by our students with much dedication and creativity, not only representing the essence of Chinese culture, but also embodying our traditions and values. We hope the gifts will serve as a reminder of your wonderful time here.
Once again, welcome to our school and may your stay be filled with joy, learning, and newfound friendships.
(2)
Good evening, dear friends! Welcome to our school for this enriching cultural exchange. We are thrilled to have you here as we learn from each other and strengthen our friendship.
As the student representative, I am honored to present the unique handmade cultural gifts by our students, each blending traditional Chinese symbolism with Western artistic techniques. Allow me to introduce my favorite, the panda backpack, which features playful shapes and colorful illustrations that appeal to both Chinese and Western sensibilities. There are still many other interesting gifts for you to explore.
These gifts symbolize our heartfelt hospitality and desire for lasting connections between our schools. May this exchange deepen our cultural understanding and pave the way for lasting friendships. Once again, a warm welcome to you all! We hope you enjoy your stay here!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就英国一所友好学校的师生将到学校访问写一篇欢迎辞。
【详解】1.词汇积累
荣幸的：privileged→honored
高兴的：delighted→glad
礼物：gift→present
充满：be filled with→be full of
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：As a token of our appreciation, we have prepared unique gifts for you, such as Chinese calligraphy bookmarks, cloth pandas, and paper-cutting artworks, to name just a few.
拓展句：As a token of our appreciation, we have prepared unique gifts for you, which include Chinese calligraphy bookmarks, cloth pandas, and paper-cutting artworks, to name just a few.
【点睛】【高分句型1】We are delighted to have you here with us, sharing in the spirit of friendship and cultural exchange.（运用了非谓语动词作状语）
【高分句型2】These are handmade cultural products crafted by our students with much dedication and creativity, not only representing the essence of Chinese culture, but also embodying our traditions and values.（运用了非谓语动词作状语和not only…but also连接的并列结构）
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。
An Insignificant Task
The day when the jobs were handed out was one of the most exciting for all the children in the class. It took place during the first week of the term. On that day, every boy and girl was given a job for which they would be responsible for the rest of that school year.
As with everything, some jobs were more interesting than others, and the children were eager to be given one of the best ones. When giving them out, the teacher took into account which pupils had been most responsible during the previous year, and those children were the ones who most looked forward to this day. Among them, Rita stood out. She was a kind and quiet girl. During the previous year she had carried out the teacher’s instructions perfectly. All the children knew Rita was the favourite to be given the best job of all: to look after the class dog.
But this year there was a big surprise. Each child received one of the normal jobs, like preparing the books for the lessons, telling the time, cleaning the blackboard, or looking after one of the pets. However, Rita’s job was very different. She was given a little box containing some sand and one ant. Even though the teacher insisted that this ant was a very special ant, Rita could not help feeling disappointed. Most of her classmates felt sorry for her. They sympathised with her and remarked at how unfair it was that she had been given that job.
Yet, Rita, who liked her teacher very much, chose to prove her worth through excellence. “I will turn this little task into something great,” Rita said to herself. What she didn’t know was that the teacher had secretly entered her into a rainforest insect raising competition.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Rita started investigating all about her little ant.
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On the last day of the school year, the teacher burst into the classroom with excitement.
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【答案】示例
Rita started investigating all about her little ant. She meticulously researched ants’ behaviors, their habitats, and their roles in ecosystems. She constructed a miniature ecosystem within the box, carefully imitating the ant’s natural environment. Rita observed the ant’s movements, carefully documenting its behavior and interactions with the sand and the environment she provided. She even consulted experts and read scientific journals to ensure she was providing the best care possible for her tiny companion. As days passed, Rita’s classmates noticed her dedication and became interested by her project. Rita shared her findings with the class, gradually turning her seemingly ordinary task into a fascinating learning experience for everyone.
On the last day of the school year, the teacher burst into the classroom with excitement. “I have some incredible news to share with you all! Rita has won first place in the rainforest insect raising competition!” The teacher then revealed how she had planned everything in advance. Her secret support for Rita surprised everyone in the class, making them gasp and cheer with joy. “The judges were truly amazed by Rita’s unwavering commitment to her ant,” the teacher continued. Her words left a profound impact on the children in the classroom. That day, every one learned a valuable lesson: dedication and perseverance can lead to excellence, no matter how small the task may seem. Rita had undoubtedly kept her promise and proved her worth.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了新学期的第一周分派工作，每个孩子都接受了一项正常的工作，而Rita的工作却是观察蚂蚁，其他人都认为这对于Rita来说不公平，但Rita选择通过优秀来证明自己的价值，她不知道的是，老师已经秘密地让她参加了一个雨林昆虫饲养比赛。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“Rita开始调查她的小蚂蚁。”可知，第一段可描写Rita积极学习关于蚂蚁的知识，她的投入也吸引了其他人的兴趣。
②由第二段首句内容“在学年的最后一天，老师兴奋地冲进教室。”可知，第二段可描写老师宣布Rita获奖并讲述事情原委，大家都上了宝贵的一课：奉献和坚持可以带来卓越，不管任务看起来有多小。
2.续写线索：观察研究蚂蚁——同学感兴趣———宣布获奖——同学们惊讶、高兴——得到宝贵的一课
3.词汇激活
行为类
①模仿：imitate/copy
②记录：document/record
③继续：continue/go on
情绪类
①使惊讶：surprise/astonish
②高兴：joy/happiness
【点睛】[高分句型1] As days passed, Rita’s classmates noticed her dedication and became interested by her project.（由连词as引导的时间状语从句）
[高分句型2] That day, every one learned a valuable lesson: dedication and perseverance can lead to excellence, no matter how small the task may seem.（由no matter how引导让步状语从句）★启用前注意保密
试卷类型：A
2024年广州市普通高中毕业班冲刺训练题（一）
英语
本试卷共10页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型（A）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。并在答题卡相应位置上填涂考生号。因笔试不考听力，试卷从第二部分开始，试题序号从“21”开始。
2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。
4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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
Some beaches are perfect for relaxing, while others offer activities like hiking and water sports. Visit these beautiful beaches for an unforgettable vacation.
Cannon Beach
If your perfect beach vacation spot features postcard-worthy scenery and peace, look no further than Cannon Beach. In this Pacific Northwest town, you can even build a fire on the beach to relax beside while watching the sun set. When you need a break from the beach, grab a bike and head downtown to explore its art galleries, shops and restaurants.
Horseshoe Bay Beach
For a one-of-a-kind beach experience, head to Horseshoe Bay Beach on Bermuda’s South Shore. Known for its pink sand, this beach is a popular destination for families looking to play in the calm blue-green waters and build blush-colored sandcastles. Adventure seekers can also take part in the self-guided island bicycle tour or engage in exciting water sports.
Mohegan Bluffs
This beach is famous for its natural beauty. Upon arrival, pause to admire your surroundings and learn about its ties to the native people, their ancient traditions, and connection to the land, adding depth to your beach experience. Then, take the 141 steps down to the sand to sunbathe. After that, climb back up to visit the Southeast Light for an up-close view of its 18th-century lighthouse.
South Beach
This tropical district on Florida’s Atlantic Coast is world-renowned for its powdery white sand. Although technically part of the Miami Beach area, South Beach stands out due to its Art Deco architecture seen in everything from the beachfront lifeguard towers to the high-rise buildings along the famed Ocean Drive.
1. What similarity do Cannon Beach and Horseshoe Bay Beach share
A. The chance to cycle around. B. Their lively artistic scene.
C. The unique water sports. D. Their distinctive sand color.
2. Who is most likely attracted to Mohegan Bluffs
A. Those seeking water sports. B. Fans of modern lighthouses.
C. Those interested in local culture. D. Enthusiasts of mountain climbing.
3. What sets South Beach apart from the rest of the Miami Beach area
A. Its beach sand. B. Its architectural style.
C. Its ocean drive. D. Its high-rise buildings.
B
You are what you think. Whatever you are doing right now is determined by your thinking. All your emotions and desires are influenced by your thinking. The problem is that when you are not aware of your thinking, you have no chance of correcting it if it is poor. When thinking is subconscious, you are in no position to see any problems in it. And, if you don’t see any problems in it, you won’t be motivated to change it. What’s worse, few people realize the powerful role that thinking plays in their lives, so they don’t gain significant command of it. As a result, most people are in many ways victims of their thinking.
Consider your success as a student. The single most significant variable in determining your success as a student is the quality of your thinking. Your instructors will play a role in your learning, but even the best teachers cannot get into your head and learn for you. If you lack the intellectual skills necessary for thinking well through course content, you will not be successful in school.
Here is the key question we are putting to you in this book. If the quality of a person’s thinking is the single most significant determinant of both happiness and success, why not take the time to learn from the best thinkers
This book will inform you of the tools that the best thinkers use and will illustrate the activities and practice you can use to begin to emulate them, and take control of your destiny as a thinker. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of these thinking aids, helping you discover the power of your own mind and of your potential to think systematically about your thinking.
This book, as a whole, introduces you to the tools of mind that will help you reason well through various challenges you face. If you take these ideas seriously and practice using them, you can improve the quality of your thinking and ultimately, the quality of your life.
4. Why do many people lack motivation to change their poor thinking
A. They are victims of emotions. B. They are unaware of the need.
C. They think highly of themselves. D. They lack the academic guidance.
5. What plays the most crucial role in school success
A. The course content. B. The school environment.
C. The commitment of teachers. D. The quality of an individual’s thinking.
6. What does the underlined word “emulate” mean in paragraph 4
A. Make friends with. B. Win over. C. Follow the example of. D. Look up to.
7. The book is organized according to ________.
A. types of life challenges B. varieties of thinking tools
C. determinants of life value D. ideas of different thinkers
C
Human history is full of horse stories like guiding cowboys home on foggy nights and taking wounded soldiers through battle zones. Such sensible and highly trained horses made Elina Jatel a computer scientist and roboticist, think of robots. “A horse that can take a rider home on its own would be the highest level of autonomy,” Jatel says. “You trust them with your life.” She was drawn to learning how such relationships form and if it could help improve human-robot interactions.
For a year, Jatel engaged herself in the horse world. She watched classes in horse training, and she also talked with students, instructors, trainers and horse owners. Along the way, Jatel even learned to ride.
Horses learn signals from their trainers on how to comfortably interact with people. People, too, must learn their part. Riders must learn what a horse wants or feels based on its behavior, and what signals to use to direct horses to perform in desired ways. Jatel found some similarities, here, to working with robots. People must learn how to direct robots to do specific tasks. They also must learn what to do when robots don’t perform as planned. The goal is to program robots that will respond predictably to inputs from people. But like horses, autonomous robots also should be able to respond on their own as conditions change. For example, a self-driving car must stop to avoid hitting something, even if some human mistakenly tells it to keep going.
Trainers and riders work with horses to build respect. Horses show that respect by matching their pace to a human or giving someone who is leading them a safe degree of personal space. Trainers begin their work with a horse by getting them to show signs of respect in basic interactions, Jatel says. Later, trainers will develop more complex interactions. Gradually, a horse’s respect can grow into trust.
But that trust is not given. And there may be a similar limitation with robots. What would it mean for robots and people to respect and trust each other For now, she adds, this is largely uncharted territory. But she’s looking to build a path.
8. What drew Elina Jatel’s attention to horses
A. Horses’ amazing performance. B. Long history of horse training.
C. Horse-human interdependence. D. Her horse-riding experience.
9. What are the robots of the highest autonomy designed to do
A. To act like real horses. B. To show respect to humans.
C. To follow instructions from humans. D. To make independent and sensible decisions.
10. What will Jatel’s future research most probably focus on
A. The limitations of robots. B. Trust between robots and humans.
C. Path toward higher robot efficiency. D. Similarities between horses and robots.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. History of Human-Horse Relationship B. Secrets of Human-Animal Interactions
C. The Role of Trust in Human-Robot Partnerships D. Horses as the Inspiration for Autonomous Robots
D
When we recall a memory, we bring back specific details about it. But we often also experience a vivid feeling of remembering the event. Memory researchers call these processes objective and subjective memory. A new study shows they can function independently and involve different parts of the brain.
“The study distinguishes between how well we remember and how well we think we remember, and shows that decision making depends primarily on the subjective evaluation of memory evidence,” says psychologist Denis Guetta.
The researchers tested objective and subjective memory. After showing volunteers a series of images of common objects, the researchers showed them pairs of images and asked them to determine which of the two they had seen before. They were asked to rate the memory as “recollected” (vivid and detailed), or “familiar” (lacking detail). Some tests showed similar image pairs, others unrelated pairs. This setup measured objective memory based on recognition and subjective memory based on vividness.
The researchers also used fMRI (功能性磁共振成像) to measure brain activity during this task. The results showed higher levels of objective memory with pairs of similar images, but participants claimed vivid memories more with dissimilar pairs. They were more likely to base their decision about whether to keep or clear an image on memory feeling rather than accuracy. For example, a person could have a vivid memory of going to an event with friends. Some of the actual details of that memory might be a bit off, but they may feel it is a vivid memory, so they might decide to go out with the same people again.
The fMRI data showed that objective and subjective memory engaged varied regions of the brain. The regions involved in subjective experiences were also involved in decision making, supporting the connection between the two processes.
“By understanding how our brains give rise to vivid subjective memories and memory decisions, we are moving a step closer to understanding how we learn to evaluate memory evidence to make effective decisions in the future,” says researcher Analiz William.
12. How does the author introduce the topic of the text
A. By analyzing problems. B. By giving examples.
C. By interpreting findings. D. By defining concepts.
13. What were the volunteers asked to do during the study
A. To draw the images they had previously seen.
B. To compare details of objects they had been shown.
C. To categorize their memory as recollected or familiar.
D. To recall specific emotions related to the images shown.
14. What does the research find out about decision making
A. Both types of memory have great influence on it.
B. Our vivid memory helps us make wise decisions.
C. It mainly relies on subjective memory evaluation.
D It’s decided by the accuracy of objective memory.
15. What is Analiz William’s attitude towards the study
A. Optimistic. B. Tolerant.
C. Doubtful. D. Dismissive.
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。
For most of history, people lived in small groups of up to 150 people. Then villages and small towns developed, offering safety and support through the sharing of resources. As time passed, urban living brought additional advantages such as better jobs, schools and healthcare. Larger towns also gave people more chances to meet and interact. This is important. ___16___
Today, over half of the world’s population currently lives in towns and cities. But this has resulted in a strange paradox (悖论). Although social opportunities are one reason people choose to live in large cities, research suggests that city life can be lonely. ____17____ People from all over the world can join online communities and make virtual friends without leaving their home.
The development of virtual communities can be traced back to the 1860s. Back then, telegraph operators exchanged messages and gradually formed friendships over long distances. ___18___
Later, in the 1960s, radios started to provide a means of short-distance communication and developed communities with their own unique language and usernames.
____19____ Computers were not very powerful yet, so people could post messages and share news and stories but not music or photos. Still, people loved being able to make friends online and then hang out with them. As technology became more powerful, online communities for fun, education and business emerged, where people could explore a virtual 3D world, have online lessons, and even buy things with virtual money.
These days, there are thousands of virtual communities and that number keeps growing. Many people believe they will become more important. ____20____ Particularly, they’re concerned that posting personal information online might lead to a loss of privacy. So perhaps the future will be more like the past. People will spend most of their time in real communities.
A. This trend however, is not likely to continue.
B. As Aristotle said, the nature of humans is to be social.
C. That may explain why virtual communities are so popular.
D. The first popular online communities developed in the 1980s.
E. Before cell phones existed, radio was an easy way to communicate.
F. Nevertheless, others worry about problems with these communities.
G. This is among the earliest examples of virtual community interactions.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I vividly remember the day when my husband and I set off on a new journey to Tanzania. He had been ___21___ a position there as a Civil Engineer. Accompanying him, my aim was to find a job shortly after. As you can imagine, I was very excited, even rather ___22___, as I’d never been abroad before. So, my first ___23___ was to get settled in this small town called Dodoma in the middle of Tanzania.
As we got off the train, however, at six in the morning, a lady came rushing along the ___24___ towards pletely out of breath, she said, “We’ve heard you’re from England and our school ___25___ needs an English teacher — please say you’ll help us.” I felt tired and ___26___ a shower after the journey. Though shocked by her ___27___, for some reason or other, I agreed to ___28___ it!
I washed, changed, had a quick bite to eat and was ___29___ to the two local teachers and my ___30___ at 8 o’clock. It felt like being thrown into the deep end, as my teaching timetable began ___31___ at 8:30! Although I’d hardly had time to get my breath, I never ___32___ my sudden decision.
Though my entry into this ___33___ was unexpected, I found joy in teaching those youngsters and gradually became part of the local community in the following years. I’ve been fortunate to ___34___ lifelong friendships, which has left a lasting ___35___ on both my students and myself.
21. A. awarded B. offered C. allowed D. presented
22. A. disappointed B. dissatisfied C. unconcerned D. uneasy
23. A. priority B. worry C. action D. response
24. A. river B. platform C. sidewalk D. channel
25. A. probably B. suddenly C. desperately D. occasionally
26. A. longed for B. waited for C. heard about D. worried about
27. A. remark B. interruption C. suggestion D. request
28. A. keep B. take C. forget D. quit
29. A. introduced B. recommended C. assigned D. compared
30. A. colleagues B. assistants C. students D. interviewers
31. A. exactly B. finally C. immediately D. smoothly
32. A. expected B. regretted C. delayed D. dropped
33. A. career B. country C. agreement D. relationship
34. A. value B. strengthen C. renew D. harvest
35. A. comment B. record C. impact D. impression
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。
More young people are trying their hand at farming the soil. Guo Lan, 29, works in a vegetable greenhouse on his organic farm ____36____ (locate) in the suburban district of Hefei, East China’s Anhui province. It is the eighth time this summer that Guo has failed to grow vegetables ____37____using chemicals. Despite trying various homemade pest solutions, such as plant ash and mixtures of pepper and alcohol, the vegetable ____38____ (leaf) were still being eaten by insects. “I will not give up ____39____ (try),” the 29-year-old accountant-turned-farmer says. He is determined to turn his farm into ____40____ organic one, cultivating fruits and vegetables with the same flavors as those from his childhood memories.
“Growing tasty and healthy food ____41____ (be) my dream since I was a teenager. I know ____42____ challenging it can be, but if you take the soil ____43____ (serious), I believe it will pay off,” Guo says. He adds that farming is not a business that can make quick money, but for him, it has become an uplifting activity that brings back memories of spending time on the farm with ____44____ (he) parents as a child. Guo’s passion for organic farming and commitment to producing healthy food will surely inspire more young people to explore ____45____ (sustain) agriculture.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 英国一所友好学校的师生将到你校访问。你将作为学生代表在欢迎晚会上致辞，并赠送学生们自制的文创礼物。请你用英语写一篇欢迎辞，包括以下内容：
1．表示欢迎；
2．介绍礼物
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good evening, dear friends! …
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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。
An Insignificant Task
The day when the jobs were handed out was one of the most exciting for all the children in the class. It took place during the first week of the term. On that day, every boy and girl was given a job for which they would be responsible for the rest of that school year.
As with everything, some jobs were more interesting than others, and the children were eager to be given one of the best ones. When giving them out, the teacher took into account which pupils had been most responsible during the previous year, and those children were the ones who most looked forward to this day. Among them, Rita stood out. She was a kind and quiet girl. During the previous year she had carried out the teacher’s instructions perfectly. All the children knew Rita was the favourite to be given the best job of all: to look after the class dog.
But this year there was a big surprise. Each child received one of the normal jobs, like preparing the books for the lessons, telling the time, cleaning the blackboard, or looking after one of the pets. However, Rita’s job was very different. She was given a little box containing some sand and one ant. Even though the teacher insisted that this ant was a very special ant, Rita could not help feeling disappointed. Most of her classmates felt sorry for her. They sympathised with her and remarked at how unfair it was that she had been given that job.
Yet Rita, who liked her teacher very much, chose to prove her worth through excellence. “I will turn this little task into something great,” Rita said to herself. What she didn’t know was that the teacher had secretly entered her into a rainforest insect raising competition.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Rita started investigating all about her little ant.
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On the last day of the school year, the teacher burst into the classroom with excitement.
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