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2024届东区高三最后一卷
英语试题
第一部分：听力
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who is most probably Esther
A. A director. B. A reporter. C. A ballet dancer.
2. What did Sarah emphasize just now
A. Teamwork. B. Responsibility. C. Creative thinking.
3. What does the woman think of the weather
A. It’s very warm. B. It’s pretty hot. C. It’s super cold.
4. What does Greg ask Chloe to do
A. Draw up a notice. B. Send an application. C. View an advertisement.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A charity event. B. A volunteer. C. A restaurant.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will the man probably be doing at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow
A. Having a meal with Ms. Carey.
B. Talking about marketing strategies.
C. Attending a budget review meeting.
7. When is tomorrow’s conference call scheduled to begin
A. At 5:30 p.m. B. At 4:30 p.m. C. At 3:00 p.m.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Fellow passengers. C. Air hostess and passenger.
9. Why does the man go to France
A. For sightseeing. B. For shopping. C. For business.
10. Where does the woman come from
A. The Netherlands. B. Britain. C. Thailand.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does Dylan Warren say about the car
A. Its scratch was from a serious accident.
B. Its air conditioning system is new.
C. It has run more than 40,000 miles.
12. What is Jessica James dissatisfied with about the car
A. The engine. B. The brakes. C. The suspensions.
13. How much does Dylan Warren want to sell the car for
A. $5,500. B. $6,000. C. $6,500.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Which of the following appeals to the woman most
A. Shaolin kung fu. B. Wing Chun. C. Tai chi.
15. What does the man appreciate about drunken boxing
A. Its health benefits. B. Its interesting effects. C. Its graceful movements.
16. What do the speakers talk about in the end
A. The significance of Chinese martial arts.
B. The new concept of Chinese philosophy.
C. Different forms of self-defense.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does Debra Rosenthal teach
A. Climate Change: Global Impacts.
B. Environmental Literature.
C. Organic Chemistry.
18. Why was Isidora Djukic initially unsure about the idea of the board game
A. She didn’t enjoy playing board games.
B. She doubted its effectiveness in learning.
C. She preferred traditional classroom discussions.
19. How does the board game “Solutions” differ from “Monopoly”
A. The players of “Solutions” work towards a common goal.
B. The aim of “Solutions” is to make players compete with each other.
C. “Solutions” includes collecting recyclable materials.
20. What do we know about the board game “Solutions”
A. It needs to be played with six copies at the same time.
B. It often involves votes to make a decision.
C. It requires the players to measure the temperature.
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
Dining & Housing in New York University
Dining on campus is about choice and flexibility, with six dining halls and meal plans that allow students to enjoy it all. There are some important dates you need to know about dining. Fall meal plans end after dinner on December 15. Cafes are closed from December 15 to next year’s January 1. The spring meal plan revision period is next year’s January 3 through January 19. Spring meal plans begin on February 3 of next year.
More than 70 percent of undergraduates live on campus, including all freshers. Our undergraduate dormitory buildings are part entertainment centers, part support systems, and wholly central to students’ experience. Our graduate dormitory buildings, located within a short walk from the main campus, are likewise shaped to be lively and collaborative(合作的)places that meet the distinct needs of graduate students. We have a variety of options available to both single graduates and those with families.
Benefits of living on campus: The main campus and most labs are a short walk or bike ride away from our graduate dormitory buildings. There are school bus stops nearby to help you go from one end of campus to the other. You’ll have opportunities to get involved in your residential community as well as campus activities. On-campus rent covers the cost of electricity, heat, and hot water. Internet access is also included and all of our dormitory buildings offer wired networking and Wi-Fi. Besides, there are some discounted meal plans for on-campus students.
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21. Which date is suitable for students to adjust their spring meal plans
A. December 10 this year. B. January 15 of next year.
C. December 28 this year. D. February 3 of next year.
22. What distinguishes graduate dormitories from undergraduate ones
A. They offer recreational activities. B. They have less options.
C. They are far from the main campus. D. They are friendly to married students.
23. What service(s) can on-campus students enjoy
A. Convenient bus transport to and from campus.
B. Discounted meal plans and bike-sharing services.
C. Community activities and Internet connections.
D. Access to unique off-campus events and entertainments.
B
Cathy Winston is a sports nutritionist. Among her regulars are athletes. Cathy thrives on the variety, with each new sport providing new challenges and a renewed appreciation of her chosen field of expertise. In her view, dealing with athletes from various sport backgrounds helps her become seasoned, which is a key part of being a successful nutritionist. “You have to understand nutrition and people, and then you can begin to work in this field,” she says. “Besides, in tennis you must learn to be reactive, because you don’t know how long the match lasts. However, it’s 90 minutes in football so you know what you’re fueling for.”
Regardless of the sport, Cathy’s attitude remains the same: Any athlete failing to respect nutrition is one who is failing to fulfill their potential. It’s a key part of the training process. It’s not just something that you take casually. She advises her athletes to hold nutrition in the same regard as they do their most crucial bit of equipment. “Just as you wouldn’t forget to put your shin pads (护腿板) or your boots in your kit bag, don’t forget to put in your drinks and your snacks. That informs how well you train, because you can’t get out if you haven’t put in.”
Nutritionists are sometimes unfairly represented as militant (斗志昂扬的) types telling what athletes can and can’t eat. But Cathy insists that when to eat is more important than what. “It’s about when’s the right time to have it in,” she says. It’s a message that Cathy says can take a while to sink in. “A lot of boxers say, ‘but bananas make you fat, right ’, and there’s this inherent belief that we mustn’t eat those kinds of things. But it’s not about what to cut out. It’s about making sure that you’ve got the foundation right for health and performance. It’s that one size fits one. It’s what works for you. To be an excellent athlete, you really need to be an exceptional eater.”
24. What does Cathy think about her job
A. It hardly faces new challenges in every competition.
B. It mainly focuses on the duration of matches.
C. It merely needs to understand nutrition and people.
D. It highly values experience and flexibility.
25. How does Cathy emphasize the importance of nutrition to athletes
A. By making a comparison. B. By analyzing a phenomenon.
C. By telling a story. D. By providing data.
26. According to Cathy, what is a fundamental principle behind successful sports nutrition
A. Focusing on the timing of the diet. B. Cutting out specific foods from the diet.
C. Following a strict and militant diet plan. D. Increasing the variety of foods.
27. What does the author intend to tell us
A. Food has a say in the sports field. B. Nutritionists act as unsung heroes behind athletes.
C. Nutrition determines the results in the competition. D. A good eater is a great athlete.
C
Most birds, in particular, exhibit some degree of patterns and colours. Australia’s zebra finch (斑胸草雀), for example, was so named because of the zebra-like black and white bars on its tail. But it also has many other colours and patterns, from a bright orange bill to fine white spots along its reddish-brown sides. It’s not uncommon to spot the bird in the drier parts of Australia.
We tend to suppose all individuals of that species have their spots and bars in the same places. Look closer yet we’ll see that the quantity and design of these patterns vary between individuals. And somehow a bird exhibits a more obvious feather variation. Occasionally, we see one that has larger than usual pale areas of feathers or, more rarely, has lost its normal patterning altogether.
Colouration and patterning in all animals are caused by a range of pigments (色素). Melanin (黑色素) is responsible for blacks and browns, and a lack of this pigment can cause a partial or total loss of an individual’s dark patterning. The two main terms that describe these abnormalities are albinism and leucism. Both conditions are genetic and both can lead to a very similar physical appearance. Leucism, however, causes a lack of the pigment cells that produce melanin. But albinism causes the production of melanin to be reduced or absent.
Can we distinguish between the two conditions without the help of a cellular biologist Yes. Albino animals have fully unpigmented red eyes. Leucistic animals, on the other hand, never completely lose pigment from the eye, although they can have blue eyes due to a partial loss of pigment.
Why don’t we see more albino or leucistic birds Because the lack of melanin reduces the strength and lastingness of the affected birds’ feathers, making them more easily broken. Additionally, the birds’ vision and hearing are negatively affected, making them less able to hunt. The brighter feathers and lack of patterning also make them easier for attackers to see.
28. What can we learn about Australia’s zebra finch
A. It is one of the rarest birds in Australia.
B. It is mostly covered with bright orange feathers.
C. It acquires its name from its tail colours and patterns.
D. It has the same spots and bars in the same places.
29. How is the third paragraph developed
A. By giving explanations. B. By presenting opinions.
C. By setting assumptions. D. By drawing conclusions.
30. What can a lack of melanin lead to
A. Total loss of patterns. B. Genetically-born abnormalities.
C. Darkened feathers. D. Abnormal formation of wings.
31. Which of the following correctly showcases albino or leucistic birds
A. They have quite good hearing. B. They have completely red eyes.
C. They have excellent hunting skills. D. They have easily broken feathers.
D
There are many potential sources of clean energy out there: solar energy, wind energy, hydrogen-based energy, and more. One of the less-known sources of clean energy is wave energy. Now the energy is being put to use in an almost funny way, turning seawater into drinking water by Oneka, a Canadian startup.
In general, there are two traditional kinds of desalination (脱盐) technology. In the first technology, seawater is heated till the water changes into steam, leaving the salt behind, and then the steam is cooled, turning into water, and made available for use. In the second one, seawater is pushed through a see-through thin material, separating the salt and the water, which consumes relatively less fuel compared with the first technology. Whichever technology is used, however, most desalination plants run on non-renewable energy.
Desalination equipment is traditionally powered by fossil fuels, but the world has certainly reached a vital point where it’s necessary to move away from fossil fuel-powered desalination. This is where Oneka’s unique desalination technology comes in. Oneka uses floating desalination machines, attached to a kind of floating device which then absorbs energy from the ocean waves, and changes it into mechanical forces, to pump the water through the see-through thin material system. The fresh water is then pumped to land, through the power of the waves.
The waste from conventional desalination plants contains high concentrations of salt which is discharged into the sea, creating a zone where sea life dies off. Oneka’s technology steers clear of this, because the water that streams back into the ocean only has a 30 percent increase in the salt concentration, and is quickly spread by the waves.
This innovative technology shows us that sometimes the solutions to complicated problems don’t have to be complicated at all. Sometimes all you need are the ocean waves.
32. Which can best describe the first technology in paragraph 2
A. It is labor-intensive. B. It is energy-hungry.
C. It separates salt via cooling. D. It outperforms the second one.
33. What can we learn about Oneka’s technology
A. It’s slightly complicated. B. It leaves little salt behind.
C. It reshapes fresh water storage. D. It’s mechanically driven.
34. What does the underlined phrase “steers clear of” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Relieves. B. Facilitates. C. Envelops. D. Achieves.
35. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Eco-driven Desalination Machines B. Ocean Waves: The New Energy Solution
C. Wave-powered Green Desalination D. Desalination: The Future of Fresh Water
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。
If you wrestle with insomnia (失眠), you probably have been tempted to try anything that promises better sleep. One thing that might sound a little strange but that has been known to work: adding a weighted blanket to those bedcovers. ____36____ Alanna McGinn, founder and lead sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site, says, “I’m an advocate of them because they can work so well.”
About 32% of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US.____37____ But as many as 35% of adults have trouble sleeping from time to time, and 10% regularly have trouble falling and staying asleep.
Just as swaddling (用襁褓裹住) babies can send them to sleep, using a weighted blanket helps your heart and breathing slow and your body release feel-good hormones. The weight — usually between 5 and 30 pounds, which sounds like a lot but is spread out over the entire bed—comes usually from plastic or glass beads (珠子) surrounded by filling.____38____
A 2020 review looked at eight studies and concluded that weighted blankets helped reduce anxiety but not necessarily insomnia.____39____ A randomized controlled study in Sweden in 2020 looked at 120 people with insomnia and also depression, anxiety or other metal disorders. Those who used a weighted blanket reported that they had better sleep and were less tired, anxious and depressed during the day.
____40____ “If you’re someone with circulatory conditions such as diabetes or breathing issues, you should check with your doctor before using a weighted blanket,” adds McGinn.
A. No two blankets are the same.
B. Other researches tell a slightly different story.
C. Weighted blankets have become a sleep tool to have.
D. However, weighted blankets may not be effective for all individuals.
E. There are multiple weight options to meet individual comfort needs.
F. The heaviness imitates a touch therapy called deep pressure stimulation.
G. Experts there recommend at least seven hours of shut-eye per night for adults.
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。
My wife and I parked by a rough path the same time as a young man covered in tattoos (纹身). I 41 he was unfriendly，so we tried to 42 ourselves from him. But he struggled hard to 43 and wanted to talk some. We slowed down. He said he was recovering from a bad time in his life. We 44 left him in the dust，heading up the river.
Hours later we turned back 45 a flash flood had taken out the bridge. There he was again, following to 46 us. He shared a little more of his 47 . He lost his mother and sister in a car accident and he was permanently 48 too. We slowed down to the pace he could 49 for the whole way back.
He continued, “During much surgery and 50 I came to hate life...” Then he pulled up his shirt to show us a 51 life size tattoo from neck to waist. It was two ladies in a 52 light waving to him. “This is my mom and this is my sister,” he pointed, “They told me to stop hating everything. They loved me just as they always had and 53 me to live in love too!” He explained the brightly colored tattoo was the exact dream he had that day.
My 54 went away. It had painted a wrong picture of this wonderful person with a beautiful 55 . I learned more than he hoped to tell.
41．A．assumed B．remembered C．admitted D．confirmed
42．A．tell B．distance C．save D．free
43．A．turn away B．set out C．catch up D．settle down
44．A．politely B．secretly C．carelessly D．accidentally
45．A．though B．unless C．because D．before
46．A．impress B．interrupt C．persuade D．engage
47．A．target B．story C．plan D．journey
48．A．confused B．discouraged C．ignored D．injured
49．A．observe B．judge C．manage D．challenge
50．A．silence B．pain C．failure D．guilt
51．A．massive B．funny C．random D．popular
52．A．brilliant B．gentle C．weak D．sensitive
53．A．allowed B．begged C．forced D．expected
54．A．doubt B．sympathy C．prejudice D．resistance
55．A．Reputation B．message C．appearance D．Insight
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。
China has always been famous for being a “State of Etiquettes(礼仪)”. According to ___56.___ (history) documents, as early as 2,600 years ago, this nation has already established a thorough set ___57.___ dining etiquettes.
A famous 19th-century Russian writer, Anton Chekhov, once invited a Chinese man ____58.___(have) a drink in a bar. Chekhov said, “Before drinking from his cup, he held __59._____with his hands and presented to me and the bar owner and bar tenders, __60.____ (say) ‘qing’(please). This is the custom of China. They are not like us to finish it in one drink, ___ 61._____ prefer to drink by taking a small amount at a time. With every sip(一小口), he___62.____(eat) some food. Afterwards he handed me some Chinese coins to show ____63.____ (grateful). This is a rather interestingly polite nationality.” This was the most valuable opinion of a Chinese person __64.____ was given by a foreigner two centuries ago. Chinese traditional dinner procedures used to be long and dealt seriously with. The _____65.____(important) the occasion, the more complex the procedures were.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你班“英语角”准备出一期有关“中小学生周末做家务劳动情况”调查的板报，请根据以下表格调查结果为板报写一篇稿件。
内容包括：
1. 情况介绍；
2. 你的评论；
3. 你的建议。
总体情况 利用周末做家务的中小学生占91.50%
家务比例 打扫卫生 洗碗 做饭 照顾宠物
85.50% 81.60% 36.80% 22.2%
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。
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
My parents were always against me owning my own pet, afraid of the mess it would make or that I would quickly lose interest in taking care of it, but we made a compromise: I could volunteer at a local pet shelter on the weekends to test my sense of responsibility and dedication. That was how I first came to volunteer at the Avondale pet shelter and—more importantly—where I met my future best friend, Chocolate.
One hot August afternoon, my boss Charlie told me that they were bringing in a young black Labrador Retriever and that I’d be its primary caretaker. An hour after our conversation and in came Chocolate—a beautiful dog with shining brown fur and amazing blue eyes. At about 3 months old, I expected him to be a lot more energetic and playful, but he immediately backed and lay down at the back of his pen (围栏).
I asked Charlie what was the matter with him. He replied that Chocolate had a genetic problem which caused him to be born with a short tail, leading potential owners to think there was something wrong with him; so the breeder felt that they had no choice but to give up the puppy to the shelter.
He was overlooked and underappreciated. I felt very angry at the thought that an otherwise healthy dog could be thrown away so easily. At the same time, I felt a deep sympathy for this dog who had been cheated out of the love and attention he deserved. It was at this moment that I resolved to give Chocolate as much love and attention as I could while working as a volunteer.
Although Chocolate was reluctant and shy at first. eventually through enough treats and play he slowly came around and warmed up to me. Soon enough, whenever I came around his pen to let him out for his turn of walks and play, Chocolate was always excited and jumping with joy.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
As time passed by, the connection between Chocolate and I grew stronger and stronger.
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Paragraph 2:
One day, Charlie said Chocolate must find a home soon or he would be removed.
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【2024年高考】考前冲刺听力训练（二）
1—5 ACCAA 6—10 BCBCA 11—15 CACCB 16—20 ABBAB
阅读理解【答案】1---5 BDCDA 6---10 ABCAB 11---15 DBDAC 16---20 CGFBD
【A篇解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章详细介绍了纽约大学的食宿和住在校园里的好处。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“The spring meal plan revision period is next year’s January 3 through January 19.(春季饮食的修改期为明年1月3日至1月19日。)”可知，春季饮食计划的变更期是下一年的1月3日至1月19日。对比选项可知选项B 项在这一时间段内。故选B。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“We have a variety of options available to both single graduates and those with families. (我们为单身毕业生和有家庭的毕业生提供多种选择。)”可知，研究生宿舍为单身研究生和带家属的研究生提供多种住宿选择，即研究生宿舍对已婚的学生很友好。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“You’ll have opportunities to get involved in your residential community as well as campus activities (你将有机会参与住宿社区和校园活动。校内租金包括电费、暖气和热水的费用。)”和“Internet access is also included and all of our dormitory buildings offer wired networking and Wi-Fi. (互联网接入也包括在内，我们所有的宿舍楼提供有线网络和Wi-Fi。)”可知，在校学生可以享受参加社区活动和免费上网的服务。故选C。
【B篇解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了营养师的工作内容、工作理念及运动员与营养之间的紧密关系。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In her view, dealing with athletes from various sport backgrounds helps her become seasoned, which is a key part of being a successful nutritionist.”（在她看来，与来自各种运动背景的运动员打交道有助于她变得经验丰富，这是成为成功营养师的关键部分。）以及“Besides, in tennis you must learn to be reactive, because you don’t know how long the match lasts. However, it’s 90 minutes in football so you know what you’re fueling for.”（此外，打网球你必须学会反应，因为你不知道比赛要持续多久。然而，足球比赛是90分钟，所以你知道你要为什么加油）可推知，Cathy认为她的工作需要经验丰富和灵活性，故选D。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“She advises her athletes to hold nutrition in the same regard as they do their most crucial bit of equipment.‘Just as you wouldn’t forget to put your shin pads(护腿板) or your boots in your kit bag, don’t forget to put in your drinks and your snacks”（就像你不会忘记把护腿板或靴子放在你的装备包里，也不要忘记放入你的饮料和零食。）可推知，Cathy通过比较的方式强调营养的重要性，故选A。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“But Cathy insists that when to eat is more important than what.”（但Cathy坚持认为吃的时间比吃什么更重要。）可推知，Cathy认为成功的运动营养背后的基本原则是关注饮食的时间，故选A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。本文主要介绍了营养师的工作内容、工作理念及运动员与营养之间的紧密关系，从而说明了营养师是运动场上运动员背后的无名英雄之一，故选B。
【C篇解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了澳大利亚斑胸草雀的颜色和图案，以及色素缺失对鸟类的影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Australia’s zebra finch (斑胸草雀), for example, was so named because of the zebra-like black and white bars on its tail.”（例如，澳大利亚的斑胸草雀，因其尾部的斑马般的黑白条纹而得名。）可知，斑胸草雀因其尾部的颜色和图案得名，故选C。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Colouration and patterning in all animals are caused by a range of pigments (色素). Melanin (黑色素) is responsible for blacks and browns, and a lack of this pigment can cause a partial or total loss of an individual’s dark patterning. The two main terms that describe these abnormalities are albinism and leucism. Both conditions are genetic and both can lead to a very similar physical appearance. Leucism, however, causes a lack of the pigment cells that produce melanin. But albinism causes the production of melanin to be reduced or absent.”（ 所有动物的着色和图案都是由一系列色素引起的。黑色素是黑色和棕色的原因，缺乏这种色素会导致个人的深色图案部分或全部丧失。描述这些异常的两个主要术语是白化病和白化症。这两种情况都是遗传的，都可能导致非常相似的外表。然而，白皙症会导致产生黑色素的色素细胞的缺乏。但白化病导致黑色素的产生减少或缺失。）可知，第三段主要解释了色素对动物颜色和图案的影响，以及白化病和白化症的区别，因此，这一段是通过给出解释来发展的。故选A。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Melanin (黑色素) is responsible for blacks and browns, and a lack of this pigment can cause a partial or total loss of an individual’s dark patterning. The two main terms that describe these abnormalities are albinism and leucism. Both conditions are genetic and both can lead to a very similar physical appearance.”（ 黑色素是黑色和棕色的原因，缺乏这种色素会导致个人的深色图案部分或全部丧失。描述这些异常的两个主要术语是白化病和白化症。这两种情况都是遗传的，都可能导致非常相似的外表。）可知，黑色素缺乏导致遗传异常。故选B。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Because the lack of melanin reduces the strength and lastingness of the affected birds’ feathers, making them more easily broken.”（因为缺乏黑色素会降低受影响的鸟类的羽毛的强度和持久性，使它们更容易断裂。）可知，白变或白化症的鸟类的羽毛更容易断裂，故选D。
【D篇解析】
【导语】这是一篇科技类的说明文，主要讲述了加拿大创业公司Oneka利用海浪能源进行海水淡化的技术。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In the first technology, seawater is heated till the water changes into steam, leaving the salt behind, and then the steam is cooled, turning into water, and made available for use.”（在第一种技术中，海水被加热到水变成蒸汽，留下盐，然后蒸汽被冷却，变成水，供人们使用。）可知，第一种技术需要消耗大量的能源，故选B。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Oneka uses floating desalination machines, attached to a kind of floating device which then absorbs energy from the ocean waves, and changes it into mechanical forces, to pump the water through the see-through thin material system.”（Oneka使用漂浮的海水淡化机器，连接到一种漂浮装置上，然后从海浪中吸收能量，并将其转化为机械力，通过透明薄材料系统泵水。）可知 Oneka的技术靠“机械驱动”，故选 D。
【34题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“The waste from conventional desalination plants contains high concentrations of salt which is discharged into the sea, creating a zone where sea life dies off.”（传统海水淡化厂的废物含有高浓度的盐，这些盐被排放到海洋中，形成了一个海洋生物死亡的区域。）再根据“because the water that streams back into the ocean only has a 30 percent increase in the salt concentration, and is quickly spread by the waves.”（因为流回海洋的水只增加了30%的盐分浓度，并且很快被波浪扩散。）可知，Oneka的技术缓解了这个问题，故划线词的意思是“缓解”。故选A。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容，特别是第三段“This is where Oneka’s unique desalination technology comes in. Oneka uses floating desalination machines, attached to a kind of floating device which then absorbs energy from the ocean waves, and changes it into mechanical forces, to pump the water through the see-through thin material system.”（这就是Oneka独特的淡化技术发挥作用的地方。Oneka使用浮动的淡化机器，这种机器连接到一种浮动设备上，然后吸收海浪的能量，并将其转化为机械力，通过透明薄材料系统泵水。）可知，文章主要讲述了Oneka利用海浪能源进行海水淡化的技术，故选C。
【七选五解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文为一篇说明文。研究表明，对于有失眠问题的人来说，在床罩上加一条加重的毯子，它的重量可以模仿深度压力刺激的触摸疗法，可以减慢心脏和呼吸，释放有益激素，因此减轻焦虑、改善睡眠质量，并减少疲劳、焦虑和抑郁，然而，对于患有循环系统疾病或呼吸问题的人来说，使用加重毯子前应咨询医生。。
【36题详解】
根据上文“One thing that might sound a little strange but that has been known to work: adding a weighted blanket to those bedcovers.”（有一件事听起来可能有点奇怪，但却很有效:在床罩上加一条加重的毯子。）可知，选项承接上文说明加重毛毯的作用。故C选项“加重毛毯已经成为一种睡眠工具”切题。故选C项。
【37题详解】
根据上文“About 32% of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US.”（根据美国疾病控制与预防中心的数据，大约32%的美国人睡眠不足）可知，选项承接上文说明专家对睡眠时间的建议。故G选项“专家建议成年人每晚至少睡7个小时”。故选G项。
【38题详解】
根据上文“The weight—usually between 5 and 30 pounds, which sounds like a lot but is spread out over the entire bed—comes usually from plastic or glass beads(珠子) surrounded by filling.”（这种重量通常在5到30磅之间，听起来很重，但却铺满了整张床——这种重量通常是由塑料或玻璃珠包裹的填充物制成的）可知，选项承接上文说明沉重感的灵感来源。故F选项“这种沉重感模仿了一种叫做深压刺激的触摸疗法。”切题。故选F项。
【39题详解】
根据上文“A 2020 review looked at eight studies and concluded that weighted blankets helped reduce anxiety but not necessarily insomnia.”（ 2020年的一项综述研究了8项研究，得出的结论是，加重的毯子有助于减轻焦虑，但不一定能减轻失眠。）根据下文“A randomized controlled study in Sweden in 2020 looked at 120 people with insomnia and also depression, anxiety or other metal disorders. Those who used a weighted blanket reported that they had better sleep and were less tired, anxious and depressed during the day.”（ 2020年，瑞典的一项随机对照研究对120名失眠、抑郁、焦虑或其他金属疾病患者进行了研究。那些使用加重毛毯的人报告说，他们睡得更好，白天不那么累、焦虑和抑郁。）可知，研究结果有所不同。故B选项“其他研究则略有不同”切题。故选B项。
【40题详解】
根据下文“If you’re someone with circulatory conditions such as diabetes or breathing issues, you should check with your doctor before using a weighted blanket,” adds McGinn.”（“如果你有循环系统疾病，如糖尿病或呼吸问题，你应该在使用加重毯子之前咨询你的医生。”）可知，然而，加重毛毯可能不是对所有人都有效。故D选项“加重毛毯可能不是对所有人都有效”切题。故选D项。
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41．A 42．B 43．C 44．A 45．C 46．D 47．B 48．D 49．C 50．B 51．A 52．A 53．D 54．C 55．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者与一位有纹身的年轻人的相遇和交流，通过年轻人的故事和纹身，作者领悟到了爱与宽容的重要性，并消除了自己的偏见。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我以为他不友好，所以我们尽量与他保持距离。A. assumed认为；B. remembered记得；C. admitted承认；D. confirmed确认。根据前文“a young man covered in tattoos”可知，这个年轻人浑身是纹身，所以作者认为他不友好。故选A项。
42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我以为他不友好，所以我们尽量与他保持距离。A. tell告诉；B. distance拉开距离；C. save保存；D. free释放。根据前文“I 　　　1　　　 he was unfriendly”可知，作者认为年轻人不友好，所以应是尽量与他保持距离。故选B项。
43．考查动词短语辨析。句意：但是他努力地挣扎着赶上我们，并想说话。A. turn away拒绝…进入；B. set out动身；C. catch up追上；D. settle down定居。根据后文“wanted to talk some”可知，年轻人想要和作者说话，所以应是赶上他们。故选C项。
44．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们礼貌地把他抛在了后面，溯河而上。A. politely礼貌地；B. secretly秘密地；C. carelessly粗心地；D. accidentally意外地。根据后文“left him in the dust，heading up the river.”可知，作者没有听年轻人倾诉，所以应是礼貌地把他抛在了后面。故选A项。
45．考查连接词词义辨析。句意：几个小时后，我们折返，因为一场山洪冲毁了桥。A. though虽然；B. unless除非；C. because因为；D. before在……以前。根据前文后文“Hours later we turned back”以及后文“a flash flood had taken out the bridge.”可知，前后文是因果关系，应用because连接。故选C项。
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他又在那儿，继续来找我们说话。A. impress给…留下深刻印象；B. interrupt打断；C. persuade说服；D. engage参加。根据前文“wanted to talk some”可知，之前年轻人就想和作者一行谈话，现在应是加入他们中。故选D项。
47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他又分享了一些他的故事。A. target目标；B. story故事；C. plan计划；D. journey旅行。根据后文“He lost his mother and sister in a car accident and he was permanently 　　　8　　　 too.”可知，年轻人是和作者分享了他的故事。故选B项。
48．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他在一场车祸中失去了母亲和妹妹，他也永远受伤了。A. confused困惑的；B. discouraged泄气的；C. ignored忽视；D. injured受伤的。根据前文“He lost his mother and sister in a car accident”可知，年轻人一家遇到车祸，所以他永远受伤了。故选D项。
49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们放慢了速度，使他能走完全程。A. observe观察；B. judge判断；C. manage设法做到；D. challenge挑战。根据前文“he was permanently 　　　8　　　 too.”可知，年轻人在车祸中永远受伤了，所以作者一行放慢了速度，使他能走完全程。故选C项。
50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他继续说道：“在经历了多次手术和痛苦之后，我开始讨厌生活……”A. silence沉默；B. pain痛苦；C. failure失败；D. guilt内疚。根据前文“He lost his mother and sister in a car accident”以及“During much surgery”可知，年轻人失去了亲人，自己又经历了多次手术，所以是痛苦的。故选B项。
51．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然后他撩起衬衫，给我们看一个从脖子到腰部的巨大的真人大小的纹身。A. massive巨大的；B. funny滑稽的；C. random随机的；D. popular受喜爱的。根据后文“from neck to waist”可知，从脖子到腰部，应是巨大的纹身。故选A项。
52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那是两位女士在灿烂的灯光下向他招手。A. brilliant明亮的；B. gentle温柔的；C. weak虚弱的；D. sensitive敏感的。根据后文“He explained the brightly colored tattoo was the exact dream he had that day.”可知，纹身颜色明亮，所以是在灿烂的灯光下向他招手。故选A项。
53．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她们一如既往地爱着我，希望我也生活在爱中!A. allowed允许；B. begged恳求；C. forced强迫；D. expected预期。根据前文“They loved me just as they always had”以及后文“me to live in love too”结合选项可知，应是希望年轻人也生活在爱中，符合语境。故选D项。
54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的偏见消失了。A. doubt怀疑；B. sympathy同情；C. prejudice偏见；D. resistance反对。根据前文“I 　　　1　　　 he was unfriendly”可知，作者认为年轻人满身纹身，是不友好的，这是他的偏见。故选C项。
55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：它错误地描绘了这位有着美好信息的了不起的人。A. reputation名誉；B. message信息；C. appearance外貌；D. insight洞察力。根据前文“This is my mom and this is my sister”可知，年轻人把去世的妈妈和妹妹纹在身上，用以纪念她们，所以是有美好信息。故选B项。
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56．styles 57．Combining 58．it 59．where 60．dressed 61．of 62．increased 63．choice 64．to indicate 65．represents
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Nowadays, more and more students spend their weekends doing housework. In general, 91.50% of students help their parents with housework at weekends. In terms of housework skills, 85.50% and 81.60% help their parents do cleaning and the dishes respectively. However, only 36.80% can help cook and only 22.2% can look after the family pets.
Students doing simple housework account for a high proportion, but relatively fewer students do some more complex housework such as cooking and doing farm work.
As students, we should develop the good habit of laboring and really help our parents reduce their burden of work.
【答案】One possible version:
As time passed by, the connection between Chocolate and I grew stronger and stronger. The grassland of the shelter often witnessed heartwarming and harmonious scenes where a girl and a dog chased after each other, or curdled together, leisurely enjoying sunshine’s caress. With my company and care, Chocolate’s previous shyness and timidity gave way to curiosity and enthusiasm. So attached was he to me that he even bit my trousers to stop my pace when I had to head home. Magically, whenever I approached him, my heart would brim with warmth and affection, a sense of responsibility to protect him rising deep down. Perceiving him as my best friend, I resolved to attend to him well and sheltered him from any potential harm.
One day, Charlie said Chocolate must find a home soon or he would be removed. The news struck me like a bolt from the blue, making my heart sink with deep concern that he would be ruthlessly abandoned again. However, it suddenly struck me that I could be Chocolate’s owner. Filled with eagerness and anticipation, I pleaded with my parents to allow me to keep Chocolate. Beyond my wildest dreams, they should approve of my request, telling me “Honey, your unconditional love and continuous devotion to Chocolate eventually made us change our original idea.” Now, it is a blessing that Chocolate has become my family member and it is he that awakens me to the realization that nothing can be a greater delight than dedicating love and reaping trust in reward.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Esther looks calm as she faces the press.
M: After all, she has had many such experiences. The documentary she filmed about a ballet school has become a hit again.
Text 2
M: What did Sarah mean by “thinking outside the box” just now
W: Well, she suggested we explore different ideas—finding new solutions beyond the usual methods.
M: Got it. I believe it needs a team effort. It would be best if everyone shared the responsibility of bringing fresh perspectives.
Text 3
W: Eric, have you noticed that the ground outside is frozen solid
M: Really I didn’t know that.
W: Yeah, it feels like the North Pole out here. I wasn’t expecting it to be this chilly. I need to drink some hot water to warm myself.
Text 4
M: Hey, Chloe! We need some new blood. Could you please draft a job advertisement
W: Sure, Greg. What details should it include
M: Just cover the position, qualifications and the application process. And the deadline for hiring is next Friday. Thanks a bunch!
Text 5
W: Have you heard about the soup kitchen in our community
M: Yeah, I heard they’re providing meals for those in need. Are you planning to volunteer
W: Sure. It’s a great way to give back to the community. Do you want to join me
M: You bet!
Text 6
W: Good afternoon, Mr. Warren. ⑥⑦I want to brief you on tomorrow’s schedule.
M: OK. Please go ahead.
W: ⑥In the morning, you will have a strategy meeting with the marketing team at 10:00. Then, you will have lunch with the client Ms. Carey at noon.
M: ⑦What about the afternoon
W: ⑦There will be a conference call with the international partners at 3:00, followed by a budget review meeting at 4:30. I’ve arranged everything including your materials.
M: Thank you, Jane. Please ensure all the documents are in order for the meetings.
Text 7 (第8题为推断题)
M: Hey, I guess it’s your book. It dropped right at my foot.
W: Oh, yeah. Thank you. I just dozed off. The night flight can be really tiring. I’m Anna. Nice to meet you.
M: Nice to meet you, too. I’m Chandler. ⑨Are you flying to France for travel
W: Yes. I’ll travel with my friends and go shopping. ⑨And you
M: ⑨Just for work. You know, the usual work-related trip.
W: I see. You look like an Asian. Are you from Thailand
M: You’re half-right. My mother is Thai, but I’m from London. Where are you from
W: ⑩I’m from Amsterdam.
M: Ah, Amsterdam. ⑩It is the capital and the most populated city of the Netherlands.
W: ⑩Spot on! Have you been to the Netherlands
M: Yes, I was there for traveling.
Text 8
W: Hello, I’m Jessica James. You must be Dylan Warren.
M: Yes. Glad to meet you!
W: Glad to meet you, too. Let’s get down to business. How old is your car
M: Four years old, with 46,000 miles on it. It has power windows, automatic locks, a car audio system, air conditioning and new tires.
W: I see. Well, was that scratch from a car accident
M: No, I got it when parking.
W: Can I take a test drive
M: Sure.
W: Okay… The suspensions seem excellent. The brakes are OK. However, the engine doesn’t sound good. Anyway, what’s your asking price $5,500
M: I will take it to a garage for a thorough check. If everything is fine, I think $6,500 would be good.
W: Come on. There is a scratch. And I’m not sure if it had a serious accident. Let’s make a deal—$6,000, okay
M: I’m sorry I can’t accept that.
W: Well, give me a call if you change your mind.
Text 9
W: Aaron, do you know anything about Chinese martial arts
M: Absolutely! There’s so much diversity in Chinese martial arts.
W: Yeah. I love tai chi best for its graceful movements and health benefits. How about you
M: It’s hard to pick just one. I love Shaolin kung fu. And I’m into Wing Chun. The focus on close-range combat and efficiency is impressive. Besides, drunken boxing is also attractive. The appeal lies in its uniquely entertaining combination of smooth, unpredictable movements and comedic elements.
W: I see you really like Chinese martial arts. So how do you view the importance of Chinese martial arts
M: Well, apart from self-defense, they are deeply rooted in Chinese culture, promoting discipline and respect.
W: Yeah, and they also reflect Chinese philosophy. The yin-yang concept is evident in the balance between offense and defense.
Text 10
W: Isidora Djukic is a biology and chemistry student at John Carroll University. She never thought that one day she would be in a classroom where an English professor asked her to play a board game to learn about climate change.
Djukic is taking a biology class called Climate Change: Global Impacts. At the same time, she is taking an English class called Environmental Literature. Her university requires students to take two connected classes that examine the same subject in different ways.
Debra Rosenthal is the English professor. At first, Djukic said she was uncertain about Rosenthal’s board game idea. “I was just thinking the idea could be interesting. But how fun is this idea actually going to be Can we really learn about climate change just by playing a board game What specifically can we get from such a game ”
Rosenthal bought six copies of a game called “Solutions”. The goal is to pick cards and then add them to the game board in a way that helps reduce global temperatures. Students do not compete against each other. They work together and try to come up with a solution so that the planet is not destroyed. The game is different from some other board games such as “Monopoly”, where the goal is to win.
Students read materials and then discuss their ideas. In most classes, Rosenthal said, students laughed, disagreed and had to call for votes as a way to decide how to move forward in the game. Djukic said it was a way to have fun while also learning about such a serious subject.

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