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【语篇导读】说明文，介绍意大利四个小众旅游景点。
A【解析】细节理解题。根据第3段第2句“this area once housed poor fishermen and the church used to shelter the homeless”可知。
D 【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段第3句“Friendly staff will guide you through handmade soaps, lotions, potpourri(精油) and fragrances made according to centuries-old recipes.”可知。
B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第2句“travel a bit off the beaten path”和第3句“four of the best hidden gems”得知，这四个景点都是小众旅游景点，仍有待探索。
【语篇导读】说明文，介绍英式幽默的历史和特征。
A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第1句“British humour has deep roots dating back to medieval times when jesters entertained royal courts with their witty antics” 和第2句“it evolved from slapstick comedy to the satirical genius of writers”可知，英式幽默源于中世纪宫廷打闹喜剧。
C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第2段第2句“The British have a habit for self-mockery, and the ability to laugh at oneself is a hallmark of British wit”可知，英式幽默的特点就是自嘲。
B 【解析】推理判断题。根据第2段第3句“Sarcasm and irony are close friends, and understatement often delivers the funniest punchlines”得知，英式幽默包含很多讽刺、反讽和低调陈述。A选项“No cross, no crown.”意为“没有困难，就没有成功。”B选项 “It never rains but pours.”意为“不雨则已，一雨倾盆”，带有讽刺意味，为正确选项。C选项“Every cloud has a silver lining.”意思是“黑暗中总有一丝希望。”D选项“The sun always comes out after the rain and cloud.”译为“阳光总在风雨后”。
D 【解析】主旨大意题。本文主要介绍英式幽默的历史、特征，以及如何欣赏英式幽默的乐趣。A选项中“Irony is always welcomed in British humor.”中的“always”错误。B选项中“British humor excludes the sudden twists and oddities of life.”中的 “excludes排除”错误。C选项中“PG Wodehouse has depicted many serious figures in his works.”中的 “serious figures”严肃人物角色”错误。D选项“Understanding sarcasm and understatement is key to enjoying British humor.”属于材料原文，为正确选项。
【语篇导读】科普文，理解微信表情包含义存在性别、年龄、文化等方面的个体差异的科普文。
B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段“Scientists say this is because these small digital pictographs can be ambiguous and be perceived differently by different people”可知，理解微信表情包含义出现偏差是因为个体化差异，一千个读者可以解读出一千个哈姆雷特。
C 【解析】推理判断题。根据第3段第2句Dr Ruth Filik的话“So, we should think of the results in terms of there being differences across people in how they interpret emojis, rather than some people being better at it than others”可知，在面对表情包解读偏差时，我们应该考虑到每个人解读的方式不同，而不应认为一些人比其他人的解读能力强。因此，他最有可能赞同“We should pay attention to individual differences in interpretation when using emojis.”
A 【解析】词义猜测题。由第四段第一句“stylised images of faces expressing different emotions can add both nuance as well as potential ambiguity to messages”并结合文本（本文探讨每个人解读表情包的含义可能出现不同）推测nuance的含义为“差异；差别”，即这些表情包可能给文本带来细微差别和潜在的不确定性。故选A。
D 【解析】主旨大意题。由最后一段The researchers say ambiguity of emojis is worth further research, “especially when communicating across gender, age, or cultures”可知，本文目的是强调人际交流中需注意微信表情包意义的不确定性。
【语篇导读】说明文，第二例科学家成功将基因编辑猪的心脏移植到人体的科普文。
A 【解析】细节理解题。由第2段可知FDA允许“an unapproved therapy未获批的治疗手段”只能是“when a person is seriously ill or dying and has no other options available.”当病人处于病情严重、濒临死亡，没有其他手段的情况下。结合本段最后一句话“Faucette was not eligible for a conventional human heart transplant because he had peripheral vascular disease and other complications, which narrowed the outlook for success.”得知，Faucette就是因为病情严重且无更好的选择，才选择异种器官移植手术。
B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第3段最后一句“Still, he had so far responded well to the transplant.”可知，他对异种器官移植的治疗见效。
D 【解析】细节理解题。根据第4段最后一句话“To prevent the human immune system from attacking these alien organs, scientists have begun to breed genetically modified donor pigs that lack certain genes or have other genes added.”可知，为了阻止人体免疫系统对异种器官的排斥反应，科学家正在培育基因编辑供体猪，这些猪的基因缺失或者增加了某些基因。
C 【解析】推理判断题。由第5段最后一句话“Many researchers hope this could happen in the next year or two.”可知，科学家们对基因编辑供体猪的态度是支持的。
七选五
【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文，介绍社会心理学领域两种不同的启发，以及他们是如何影响人类观念和生活的。
36. 选E。句间转折句。尽管这些启发法对解放我们有限的资源很有必要，但是他们也会导致一些问题。
37. 选C。段中例证句。此段介绍“可用性启发”。依据前文：一方面我们可以根据手头的资源做出快速的结论，但是另一方面，它也会使我们离真相和事实越来越远。
38. 选D。观点主题句。另一方面，它的另一个消极影响是社交媒体对个人情绪的消极影响。
39. 选B。标题（主题）句。此段首句对小标题进行了解释说明。
40. 选G。指示代词的呼应those qualities对应原文中 “he is into essential oils and yoga”，the former and the latter 呼应原文中的两种身份 “massage therapist”和“software engineer”。
完形填空
【语篇导读】记述文。本文讲述父母为了锻炼我的手臂灵活让我接触乐高，我对乐高的兴趣渐长并创造了一些发明，并帮助一个失去双臂的男孩制作一双义肢的暖心故事。
41. 选C。考察名词，拼乐高能够帮助提高我手臂的灵活性。
42. 选D。考察动词，刚开始我拼得很艰难，因为手臂不便活动。
43. 选B。考察动词，fashion表示“制作/设计”，我用乐高制作出来我的第一个义肢。
44. 选D。考察名词，这次创作激励我去探索更多关于乐高的世界。
45. 选A。考察动词短语，我设计了一个抓手，可以捡起/拿起东西。
46. 选B。考察形容词，传统的义肢价格偏高，后文有提示。
47. 选B。考察名词，随着时间推进，我的创造发明进化地越来越高级。
48. 选A。考察名词，一个小男孩因为事故失了手臂，所以才会来找我做义肢。
49. 选D。考察副词，他的父亲真诚地发问。
50. 选C。考察形容词，这个任务有挑战性，但是我答应了下来。与后文“我答应”形成对比。
51. 选A。考察动词短语，事不宜迟，我立马着手做了起来。
52. 选C。考察动词，日子一天天地过去，days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months，时间的推动。
53. 选A。考察动词，把义肢牢牢地安在他的身上。
54. 选D。考察动词，小男孩用自己的“双臂”围住父母，给他们一个大大的拥抱。
55. 选C。考察名词，于我而言，开始拼乐高只是出于好玩，有意思，而后愈发热爱并有所创造，以及帮助了他人。
语法填空
【语篇导读】记叙文，介绍了一位年轻人对中国传统戏剧的热情以及个人成长故事。
56. has captured/has been capturing.考察谓语动词（时态/主谓一致），完成时的标志词since its release.
57. were.考察谓语动词（主谓一致/时态），主语为most of the audience，时间发生在过去，故填were
58. nontraditional.考察形容词，根据句意，“慢慢地，越来越多的非传统看剧者开始出席...”
59. the. 考察冠词，at the age of ...
60. To help. 考察非谓语动词，不定式短语作目的状语。
61. where.考察非限制性定从，先行词local opera school在后文从句中作地点状语，连词填where。
62. Despite. 考察介词，根据句意，尽管她有不可否认的天赋，但是一路上还是遇到了很多挫折，表让步/转折。
63. included. 考察非谓语，Shaoxing opera是被包含在传统中国戏曲中的一个部分。
64. popularity. 考察词性转换，popular的名词形式为popularity。
65. Luckily.考察形容词副词词性转换，luck变形容词后再变副词Luckily，修饰整个句子，放在句首，单词需大写。
【第一节 应用文写作评分标准】
在评分时,应注意以下几个方面:
1. 本题总分为 15 分,按5个档次给分。
2. 评分时,先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次,然后以该档次的要求来衡量,确定或调整档次,最后给分。
3. 词数少于 60 的,从总分中減去 2分。
4. 评分时,应注意的主要内容有内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上下文的连贯性。
5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面,评分时,应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英美拼写及词汇用法均可接受，
6. 如书写较差,以致影响交际,将分数降低一个档次。
评分细则
分值 评分标准
第五档 （13-15分） 完全完成了试题规定的任务。 覆盖所有内容要点; 应用了较多的语法结构和词汇; 语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误,但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致,具备较强的语言运用能力; 有效地使用了语句间的连接成分,使全文结构紧凑。 完全达到了预期的写作目的。
第四档 （10-12分） 完全完成了试题规定的任务。 虽漏掉一两个次重点,但覆盖所有主要内容; 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求; 语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确,些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致; 应用简单的语句间连接成分,使全文结构紧凑。 达到了预期的写作目的。
第三档 （7-9分） 基本完成了试题规定的任务。 虽漏掉一些内容,但覆盖所有主要内容; 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求； 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误,但不影响理解； 应用简单的语句间连接成分,使全文内容连贯。 基本达到了预期的写作目的。
第二档 （4-6分） 未适当完成试题规定的任务。 漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容,写了一些无关内容; 语法结构单调、词汇有限; 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误,影响了对写作内容的理解; 较少使用语句间的连接成分,内容缺少连贯性。 信息未能清楚地传达给读者。
第一档 （1-3分） 未完成试题规定的任务。 明显遗漏主要内容,写了一些无关内容,原因可能是未理解试题要求； 语法结构单调、词汇有限; 较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误,影响对写作内容的理解; 缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。 信息未能传达给读者。
0 未能传达给读者任何信息; 内容太少,无法评判; 写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。
【应用文范文】
Dear Chris,
Hearing that you have trouble choosing your major in college and deciding on your future career, I’m writing with utter sincerity to share with you my personal experience and some advice.
Interest is the best teacher. I clearly remember I have developed a keen interest in biology since junior middle school. Not only am I curious to understand the secret to ecological balance in nature, but I also get hooked by exploring the growth of rare wildlife. Therefore, personally I will choose biology as my major in college. So my suggestion is that you should think over with caution and take your interest and talent into serious account when choosing your major in college and deciding on your future career.
I do hope my suggestion can be of some benefit and help you walk out of the dilemma.
Yours,
Li Hua
【第二节 读后续写评分标准】
在评分时,应注意以下几个方面:
1. 本题总分为 25 分,按5个档次给分。
2. 评分时,先根据所续写短文的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次,然后以该档次的要求衡量、确定或调整档次,最后给分。
3. 词数少于 130 的,从总分中减去 2分。
4. 评分时,应主要从以下四点考虑
(1) 与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度;
(2) 内容的丰富性;
(3) 应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性:
(4) 上下文的连贯性。
5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面,评分时,应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。
6. 如书写较差,以致影响交际,将分数降低一个档次。
评分细则
分值 评分标准
第五档 （21-25分） 与所给短文融洽度高,与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理; 内容丰富,应用的语法结构和词汇丰富、准确,可能有些许错误,但完全不影响意义表达; 有效地使用了语句间的连接成分,所续写短文结构紧凑。
第四档 （16-20分） 与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接较为合理; 内容比较丰富,应用的语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确,可能有些许错误,但完全不影响意义表达; 比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分,所续写短文结构紧凑。
第三档 （11-15分） 与所给短文关系较为密切,与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接； 写出了若干有关内容,应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求,虽有一些错误,但不影响意义表达; 应用简单的语句间连接成分,使全文内容连贯。
第二档 （6-10分） 与所给短文有一定的关系,与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接; 写出了一些有关内容,语法结构单调,词汇有限,有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误,影响了意义的表达; 较少使用语句间的连接成分,全文内容缺少连贯性。
第一档 （1-5分） 可所给短文和开头语的衔接较差;产出内容太少,语法结构单调,词汇有限,有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误,严重影响了意义的表达; 缺乏语句间的连接成分,全文内容不连贯。
0 白卷、内容太少,无法评判或所写内容与所提供内容无关。
【续写范文】
He was not quite through when the door closed sharply on his tail. He let out a bone-chilling cry and took off to the farthest part of the house. We managed to corner him, carefully wrapped him in a large towel, and rushed him off to the vet. The vet performed emergency surgery on him and kept him in the hospital for several days. Every day, I visited, feeding Beavis nutritious food and treats，hoping he would regain strength. Under my meticulous care, Beavis recovered faster than expected and was allowed to go home. When I picked him up, as if understanding I was the one who had rescued him, Beavis was no longer aggressive. He walked straight over to me, nuzzling and licking my hand in gratitude.
From then on, I lost a fierce cat and gained “a soft ball of fur”. His nature changed completely. Now he interacted well with all the family, even his kitten cousins. He was a reformed cat. I could now call him from the other end of the house, and he would trot over to see what I needed, just like a faithful little dog. Whenever I watched television, he would sit at my feet and purr loudly. I will never be sure whether it was the shock of the tail incident or my meticulous care that changed his attitude. Either way, I believe he came to realize that people really cared about him. Happily, with his new outlook, he was with us for many years.
听力材料
Text 1
M: Hi, Jones! What’s the matter with you I haven’t seen your smile for several days. Are you sick
W: No. I had a small accident last weekend and my teeth are broken. （Question 1）I don’t want anyone to see them.
Text 2
W: It’s a bad idea that we go on waiting for the bus. Can’t you drive your motorcycle
M: I can’t because my driving skill is not so good. What about calling a taxi （Question 2）
W: OK! Just hurry up!
Text 3
W: Have you bought the tickets for the film Avengers tonight
M: The tickets were sold out before I got to the cinema. I didn’t know the film was so popular.（Question 3）
Text 4
W: Honey,（Question 4） the dinner is ready. First let me get you something to drink.
M: Thanks, but I’d rather have a sleep. I’ve been working on the project analysis for a whole day.
Text 5
W: I heard you are looking for a place to live. Can I ask why
M: I’ve decided to change a job, so I have to leave the company dormitory this weekend.
W: You’re lucky. My apartment has some rooms to rent and they are very nice.（Question 5）
Text 6
W: Fatahillah Square （Question 6）looks so different from the rest of Jakarta.
M: You’re right. It feels like we went back in ancient times. Most of the buildings here are over a hundred years old.
W: What do you want to do
M: Many of the old buildings are now museums and art galleries. Why don’t we check a few of them out
W: Good idea. We can learn more about the history and culture of Jakarta.（Question 7）
M: Later, let’s go to one of the cafes in the ancient buildings.
Text 7
W: Bert, how was your summer vacation
M: Great! （Question 8）I visited my native village to meet my extended family there. My parents went with me, so it was huge fun. My sister had meant to go with us, but she was so busy that she couldn’t spare several days.（Question 9）
W: That’s great. What types of fun activities have you done there
M: I have done lots of fun activities. I liked swimming in the pond most.（Question 10） My cousins have taught me to climb up the tree. Now I can climb any tree.
W: That’s cool. What else have you enjoyed
M: I visited my village five years ago. So I found a lot of changes there. I have enjoyed the good changes and I loved meeting with the local people, who were more friendly.
Text 8
M: Hi. Why are you looking so sad
M: Actually I am worried about my final examination. My parents talked to me for my poor midterm scores. （Question 11）What about your preparation for the examination
W: Well, I’m going on well with my studies. I am also worried about my exam.
M: Tell me about your preparation in different subjects.
W: You know I’m weak in English. That’s why I’m taking special care in English. （Question 12）But I’m also having a detailed revision in physics and chemistry.
M: Are you taking help from any special books
W: Yes, but I study text books very carefully.
M: I see. I must start working with the text books. What do you think
W: Yes. I think it’ll be very helpful not only for English but also for other subjects.（Question 13）
Text 9
W: Thanks for giving me a lift this evening（Question 14）, Eric.
M: Not at all. I’m happy to do it. By the way, I have some friends coming over tonight, and I should prepare for that. Shall we stop at a supermarket on the way home
W: I think it’s closed by now. We can stop at a convenience store. They’re open 24 hours.
M: Convenience store They say the prices there are higher and there isn’t much selection.
W: I’m afraid so.
M: Well, it doesn’t matter. It may make choosing much easier.（Question 15）
W: Actually, I enjoy comparing different brands to get the best bargain for our family. Of course, this time there will be no comparing.
M: Yeah. Here we are. Well, it is the only place open at this time of the night. Look at this, they have hamburgers ready to eat.
W: I know that, Eric. Go on to pick out what you want. I prefer to wait for you at the cash counter.（Question 16）
M: All right.
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W: Sweetest Day is always the third Saturday in October. （Question 17）This holiday is much more important in some regions than in others (Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo are the biggest Sweetest Day cities). But this holiday is gaining in popularity every year throughout the country. Sweetest Day is celebrated to make someone happy.（Question 18） It is an occasion which offers an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged, and orphaned, but also friends and relatives. Over 60 years ago, a Cleveland man, believing that the city’s orphans and patients too often felt forgotten,（Question 19） formed in the mind an idea of showing them that they were not. He did this by the distribution of small gifts.（Question 20） With the help of his friends and neighbors, he distributed them on a Saturday in October. In the years that followed, other residents began to participate in the event, which came to be called “Sweetest Day”. In time, the Day became an occasion for acknowledging others with a kind actor a small remembrance. Soon the idea began spreading to other cities all over the country英 语 试 题
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。
1．What happened to Jones
A．She was sick. B．She hurt her teeth. C．She had a car accident.
2．How will the speakers leave
A．By bus. B．By motorcycle. C．By taxi.
3．How does the man feel
A．Lucky. B．Surprised. C．Shy.
4．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Husband and wife. B．Colleagues. C．Salesperson and customer.
5．What does the woman mean
A．She dislikes the company. B．She has spare rooms to rent. C．She determines to change a job.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Where are the speakers
A．In a gallery. B．In a museum. C．In a square.
7．What are the speakers interested in about Jakarta
A．The square. B．Coffee. C．Culture.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What does Bert think of his summer vacation
A．Very interesting. B．Rather boring. C．So tiring.
9．How many people accompanied Bert to visit his native village
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
10．What’s Bert’s favorite activity in his native village
A．Visiting his relatives. B．Swimming in the pond. C．Climbing up the tree.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．Why do the man’s parents talk to him
A．For poor final exam grade.
B．For being careless in the final exam.
C．For low marks in the midterm exam.
12．What does the woman mainly focus on
A．English. B．Physics. C．Chemistry.
13．What does the woman advise the man to do
A．Take extra classes. B．Study text books carefully. C．Buy some review materials.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．Why does the woman express thanks to the man
A．He’ll shop with her. B．He’ll drive her home. C．He’ll entertain her friends.
15．What’s the advantage of a convenience store for the man
A．Longer opening hours. B．Much more selection. C．The lower price.
16．What will the woman do next
A．Eat hamburgers. B．Stay at the cash counter. C．Compare different brands.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
When is Sweetest Day
A．On the third Saturday in October.
B．On the third Sunday in October.
C．On the second Saturday in October.
18．Why is Sweetest Day celebrated
A．To bring joy to people. B．To make friends. C．To make cities more beautiful.
19．Who did the Cleveland man help
A．His friends and relatives.
B．The aged and his neighbors.
C．The city’s orphans and patients.
20．How did the Cleveland man celebrate Sweetest Day
A．By offering hugs. B．By distributing some cash. C．By giving away small gifts.
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
Do you fancy seeing some sights that aren't heaving with other visitors You might have to travel a bit off the beaten path while you're in Italy. We'll take you through four of the best hidden gems that you can find in the country.
Chioggia, Venetian Lagoon
Arranged across five islands, Chioggia is enchantingly spliced by beautiful canals. The adjoined town of Sottomarina throws in a six-mile sandy beach. Further south are more beaches plus empty riversides lovely for cycling—which, unlike Venice, one can also do in Chioggia.
San Nicolò dei Mendicoli, Venice
San Nicolò dei Mendicoli church was a key filming location in the 1963 film Don’t Look Now. “Mendicoli” is translated as “beggars” in Venetian language; this area once housed poor fishermen and the church used to shelter the homeless. Beyond set-jetting(电影主题旅游), further incentive to visit is provided by some superb Renaissance ceiling frescos and the celebrated Resurrection of Christ oil painting.
Borromini’s Perspective, Rome
There’s a beguiling reason to visit this impressive Centro Storico palace. On its first floor, find a peaceful orange tree courtyard and look down the colonnaded（柱廊式的）gallery whose distant statue of Mars is about 35 metres away. In fact, the passage is actually only eight metres long, and its god of war merely 60 centimetres high. Not that you’ll believe it until stepping forward.
Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy, Florence
In Florence, visiting one particular apothecary(药商) is a must, partly because the Santa Maria Novella is thought to be the world’s oldest pharmacy. Today, while admission to the neighbouring, tremendous Basilica(大教堂) costs ?7.50, pharmacy entry is free. Friendly staff will guide you through handmade soaps, lotions, potpourri(精油) and fragrances made according to centuries-old recipes.
Which is Not the reason to visit San Nicolò dei Mendicoli church
Shelter the homeless B. Watch a religious oil painting
C. Appreciate ceiling frescos D. Experience set-jetting
22. What can travellers do in Florence
A. Learn centuries-old recipes B. Visit the world’s oldest church
C. Explore an impressive palace D. Buy handmade soaps and lotions
What do the four scenic spots share in common
A.They all recommend church-visiting. B. Their beauty are under-explored.
C. Travellers can visit some historic buildings. D. They are well-known among people.
B
British humour has deep roots dating back to medieval times when jesters entertained royal courts with their witty antics. Over the centuries, it evolved from slapstick comedy to the satirical genius of writers like Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde. The British love for wordplay and absurdity found its voice in the works of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear.
British humour is as diverse as a pub menu, but certain characteristics underpin its charm. The British have a habit for self-mockery, and the ability to laugh at oneself is a hallmark of British wit. Sarcasm and irony are close friends, and understatement often delivers the funniest punchlines.
Puns, wordplay and the absurd are common tools in the humour arsenal. Whether it's making fun at the weather or revelling in the delights of innuendo, English humour is all about embracing the sudden twists and oddities of life.
English humour boasts a rich tradition of comedic brilliance, and one of its shining stars is PG Wodehouse. Within the literary realm, Wodehouse's work, particularly the misadventures of Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves, showcases a brand of humour that has delighted readers for generations.
Visiting Britain Prepare to be pleasantly confused. English humour can be disarming, especially if you are not used to the art of sarcasm and the subtlety of understatement. But it is all in good fun. Engage in friendly conversations with locals, try your hand at some humour and don't be afraid to enjoy a healthy dose of irony. You might just find yourself laughing over a pint with newfound friends.
Where did British humor originate from
Slapstick comedy B. A pub menu
C. Medieval stories D. The works of famous writers
What’s the characteristic of British humor
Laughing at others B. Criticism against friends
C. Self-mockery D. Praising oneself
Which statement may a British most probably make during rainy days
No cross, no crown. B. It never rains but pours.
C. Every cloud has a silver lining. D. The sun always comes out after the rain and cloud.
What can we learn from the text
Irony is always welcomed in British humor.
British humor excludes the sudden twists and oddities of life.
PG Wodehouse has depicted many serious figures in his works.
Understanding sarcasm and understatement is key to enjoying British humor.
C
Women interpret emojis differently to men, research suggests. Scientists say this is because these small digital pictographs can be ambiguous and be perceived differently by different people. The researchers surveyed 523 adults (49% men and 51% women) to review 24 different emojis. Each emoji – taken from Apple, Windows and WeChat platforms – represented one of the six emotional states labelled by the team: happy, disgusted, fearful, sad, surprised, and angry.
They found women were able to more accurately interpret happy, fearful, sad and angry emoji labels compared to men. No gender differences were observed for surprised or disgusted emoji, the team said. Dr Ruth Filik, associate professor in the School of Psychology at The University of Nottingham, said: “What I found most interesting and surprising is that there are so many individual differences in how people interpret these emojis.
“It is important to note that the results reflect how often participants labelled the emoji in the same way as the researchers. So, we should think of the results in terms of there being differences across people in how they interpret emojis, rather than some people being better at it than others. We should keep these differences in mind when using emojis in our messages.”
The researchers said that stylised images of faces expressing different emotions can add both nuance as well as potential ambiguity to messages sent via texts, emails or even social media. To understand more about how emojis are interpreted, the team recruited 270 people from the UK and 253 from China, who were aged between 18 to 84 years old.
Each emoji was assigned an emotion label by the researchers, which they say may not correspond exactly with the emoji as used in real life. In addition to gender, the team also found age to play a role in how emoji are interpreted, with younger adults faring better than the older ones in matching the emoji with their assigned labels. The researchers say ambiguity of emojis is worth further research, “especially when communicating across gender, age, or cultures”.
Why are emojis interpreted differently according to paragraph 1
Emojis are taken from different platforms.
People’s perception on emojis may vary differently.
Varied emotional states are labelled to an emoji by itself.
The number of women involved in the study is more than that of men.
Which statement would Dr Ruth Filik most likely agree with
Women are better at interpreting emojis than men.
The meaning of the emojis should be defined by researchers.
We should pay attention to individual differences in interpretation when using emojis.
Those interpreted the emojis in the same way as the researchers have done correctly.
What does the word “nuance” in paragraph 4 mean
Difference B. Similarity C. Familiarity D. Details
What’s the author’s purpose in introducing the study
To introduce an interesting phenomenon of online chatting.
To show that different emojis have different meanings.
To prove that ambiguity of emojis is determined by one’s gender, age and culture.
To remind people to pay special attention to the ambiguity of emojis.
D
Late last month a team of researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine transplanted a genetically modified pig heart into a person—the second such surgery ever attempted—and it has kept him alive for the past few weeks.
The patient, 58-year-old Lawrence Faucette, underwent the highly experimental procedure under a “compassionate use” pathway, in which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permits an unapproved therapy when a person is seriously ill or dying and has no other options available. Faucette was not eligible for a conventional human heart transplant because he had peripheral vascular disease and other complications, which narrowed the outlook for success.
By mid-October, Faucette was continuing to recover. “He’s had a rough time,” however, Bartley Griffith, a surgeon who performed Faucette’s procedure as well as the previous one, said at that time. According to Griffith, Faucette was living at home when the FDA first approved the surgery, but he was subsequently hospitalized with fluid in his lungs. Then he suffered a cardiac arrest the night before the surgery. Still, he had so far responded well to the transplant.
More than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant, so researchers have long been exploring xenotransplantation(异种器官移植) : transplanting other species’ organs into humans. To prevent the human immune system from attacking these alien organs, scientists have begun to breed genetically modified donor pigs that lack certain genes or have other genes added.
In the past couple of years, pig xenotransplants have been tested in both nonhuman primates and deceased humans—but the ultimate goal is to conduct human clinical trials on a bigger scale. The results of the recent compassionate use transplant will likely influence the FDA’s consideration of whether and when to allow such trials to take place. Many researchers hope this could happen in the next year or two.
“We took a pretty good swing at the ball the first time, and we got very close to a prolonged success, we think,” Griffith says. Although there were some unforeseen circumstances in that first xenotransplant, his team and others have developed better methods to test for these conditions.
Why did Faucette undergo the pig-to-human heart transplant
Because he was seriously ill and there was no better options.
Because the pig heart fits well in human body.
Because FDA has long approved such transplant.
Because the surgery has been applied in medical treatment already.
What do we know about the transplant according to paragraph 3
Faucette highly praises the surgery.
Faucette responds well to the alien organ.
Faucette has suffered a lot after the transplant.
Faucette experienced cardiac arrest after the surgery.
What method was put forward to prevent human immune system from attacking the alien organs
The FDA is taking great care on human clinical trials.
The patients will receive the best of care after the transplant.
The human immune system is greatly changed before the transplant.
Scientists modified the donor pig’s genes or added other genes before breeding it.
What’s scientists’ attitudes towards pig xenotrasplants
Skeptical B. Neutral C. Supportive D. Indifferent
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。
Between balancing professional obligations with personal responsibilities and getting through the everyday tasks that keep you alive, your brain can get more than a little overwhelmed. Thankfully, it has a strategy to stay afloat: relying on heuristics(启发).
Heuristics are those little mental shortcuts that all of us use to solve problems and make quick, efficient judgment calls. They help cut down on your decision-making time and help you move from one task to the other without having to stop too long to plan your next step. 36. _________ they can also lead to trouble causing us to miss important facts or develop unfair biases. Here are two of the big ones:
The Availability Heuristic
This heuristic comes into play any time you make a judgment about something based on your memories of related instances or available information that’s specific to that scenario. If you’re pressed for time and have to make a quick decision, it may help you quickly arrive at a conclusion. 37. __________ For example, when asked about the probability of plane crashes, homicides and shark attacks, people tend to overestimate the odds of each just because these events are so memorable — that’s this heuristic at play. 38.________ If all you see in your feed is pictures of people partying in Ibiza, you’re likely to assume you’re the only one not having the time of your life. But that may not be true — you’re just jumping to that conclusion based on the evidence that’s available.
39. _________
When you categorize objects based on how similar they are to existing prototypes(样机), you’re applying such kind of heuristic. For example, if you assume a potential dating app suitor(求婚者) would make a better accountant than a CEO because he describes himself as “quiet”, you’re using the representative heuristic. If you presume another guy is more likely a massage therapist than a software engineer because he says he’s into essential oils and yoga, 40. ___________
The Authority Heuristic
The Representative Heuristic
In other cases, it can lead you away from the facts.
It may also be responsible for social media’s negative effect on your mood.
While heuristics are essential for freeing up your limited cognitive resources
you’re probably not seeing as many boring photo ops from other people’s couches
you’re making that assumption because those qualities sound more representative of the former than the latter
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 entered this world with Poland syndrome, a disease that prevented the formation of my right arm and muscles. My parents believed playing with Lego could enhance my 41. and gifted me my first kit when I was five. Initially I 42. to piece the the components together but finally I crafted my first Lego work – a car. By the age of nine, I had 43. my first prosthetic arm (义肢) using Lego– a simple box that perfectly accommodated my right arm.
This early creation sparked my drive for further 44. . Years later, I developed another prosthetic arm called the MK-1, which had fingers, a motor, a pressure sensor, and a grabber capable of 45. things. Before constructing it, I was against traditional prosthetics as they were too 46. . My parents had looked into getting one years earlier, only to be discouraged by the prohibitive price. So, I concluded that I might not need one because I was managing well without.
As the years passed, my 47. evolved from MK-1 to the more advanced and comfortable MK-V. One day, a couple with their eight-year-old son, who lost both 48. in an accident, reached out to me after learning about my story. Short of money, they couldn’t afford well-functioning prosthetics. “Daniel,” the father 49. asked, “we were wondering if you could help build a set of prosthetics for our son.”
It would be a 50. task, but I responded with a “yes”. Without any delay, I 51. the task. The subsequent days witnessed how I carefully selected the Lego piece and intricately integrated practical components to enhance its dexterity(灵巧). Days 52. into weeks, and the boy-customized prosthetics finally took shape. It’s time for them to fulfill their intended purpose.
I rushed to the boy’s home and 53. the prosthetics onto him. They worked! The room erupted with cheers! The boy expressed his gratitude and sprinted to his parents to 54. them in the biggest hug. Never had I imagined that my creations, born out of mere 55.______, would someday make such a difference.
A. stability B. mobility C. flexibility D. reliability
A. learned B. attempted C. managed D. struggled
A. equipped B. fashioned C. decorated D. upgraded
A. effort B. investment C. application D. exploration
A. picking up B. setting up C. pulling up D. rolling up
A. unstable B. expensive C. inconvenient D. clumsy
A. passions B. creations C. thoughts D. inspirations
A. arms B. legs C. hands D. fingers
A. gratefully B. desperately C. hurriedly D. earnestly
A. frustrating B. promising C. challenging D. embarrassing
A. embarked on B. set off C. figured out D. took on
A. grew B. followed C. turned D. developed
A. secured B. placed C. guaranteed D. stuck
A. encounter B. engrave C. engage D. envelop
A. awe B. dedication C. fun D. boredom
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。
In a specially designed theater in Hangzhou, New Dragon Gate Inn is brought to life by a Shaoxing Opera performer, Chen Lijun, an actress who rises to fame recently.
Adapted from the 1992 classic martial arts film of the same name, the presentation successfully 56._________(capture) the interest of a younger audience by blending traditional Chinese opera with modern theater models and dramatic concepts since its release.
Upon leaving the theater, these audience members feel a sense of satisfaction that prompts them to willingly share short clips of the performance online. Initially, most of the audience 57._______(be) regular opera lovers. But gradually, more 58.__________(traditional) theatergoers, many of them young people, began attending with the special lover for this traditional show and Chen Lijun.
Born in a modest family in Zhejiang Province, she showed talent and interest in performing arts. At 59.______ tender age of eight, she was crazy about Shaoxing opera, and that marked the beginning of her lifelong passion for this traditional art form. 60._______(help) achieve her potential, her parents enrolled her in local opera school, 61._______ she received rigorous training under the guidance of skilled teachers.
62.________ her undeniable talent, Chen encountered numerous roadblocks along her journey. Traditional Chinese opera, Shaoxing opera 63.________(include), has faced a decline in 64.________(popular) in recent years. As a result, Chen also had to confront the challenge of revitalizing interest in the art form. 65.________(luck), her hard work eventually paid off, winning her numerous awards. Her success tells us that success is not simply handed to us; it is something we must strive for day after day with unwavering determination.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华。你的美国朋友Jordan对大学的专业和未来的职业选择感到迷茫，写信询问你的大学专业选择意向。请你给她回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 你决定选择的大学专业以及原因；2. 你的建议。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 请按规定格式作答。
Dear Chris,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
Beavis was a rescue cat who came to our family from a broken home. At the time, I remember thinking that his attitude just might have been responsible for the break. His first three days in our house were spent under a bed hissing (发出威胁的嘶嘶声) and spitting at anyone brave enough to approach him. Even the non-threatening offer of food or water provoked an aggressive response.
Eventually, after a number of weeks and a lot of patience, Beavis deigned (屈尊) to be in the same room as other family members, as long as he was given his space and wasn't approached directly.
His first visit to the vet was a nightmare. The poor man had to wear a thick leather apron and industrial-grade gloves before giving Beavis a routine examination. After the visit, the vet wrote in his notes that Beavis was a “very difficult” animal to deal with. At least he didn't ask us to change vets.
It was my bright idea to get him some companionship. Drawing on my “vast experience” as a cat person, I thought the cure for his antisocial behaviour would be some cat company. The second mistake I made was in encouraging my daughter and her friend to be the ones to choose a barn kitten from a local farmer. As it turned out, they couldn't decide which one to pick, so they compromised by choosing two kittens.
It turned out that Beavis didn't need cat company, but rather came into his own as a kitten bully. The little guys were threatened at every turn. We had gone from a one-catastrophe family to three. Beavis was unable to share food or even toilet facilities with the kittens. We spent more time keeping them apart than watching them interact. It looked as though we were destined to suffer long-term cat problems.
One day, Beavis was strutting (趾高气扬地走) his stuff through a particularly well-fitting door in our basement.
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。
Paragraph 1:
He was not quite through when the door closed sharply on his tail.
Paragraph 2:
From then on, I lost a fierce cat and gained “a soft ball of fur”

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