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第四套　必修第二册　Units 1~2
(120分钟　150分)
考情分析
高考对接点 考查定语从句、被动语态
单元疑难点 限制性定语从句(3)、现在进行时的被动语态
典型情境题 完形填空(话题:可以发现大象偷猎者的发明);语法填空(话题:炳灵寺世界文化遗产旅游区)
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
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.How much will the woman lend to the man
A.$3. B.$5. C.$8.
2.How did the man get to the museum
A.By train. B.By bus. C.By taxi.
3.What does the woman think of the concert
A.Impressive. B.Special. C.Ordinary.
4.Where is the woman
A.In a cinema. B.In a car. C.In a restaurant.
5.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A barber. B.The man's hairstyle. C.The man's workmates.
第二节　(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.How did the woman get the books
A.From her neighbor. B.From her husband. C.From the bookstore.
7.What does the woman want to do
A. Start an online shop. B.Get some bargains. C.Write books.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.What's the problem with the man
A.He has lost his job. B.He is sick. C.He missed his flight.
9.What will the man probably do in the morning
A.Attend a meeting. B.Go to the airport. C.Have a good rest.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What does the man think of classical music
A.Relaxing. B.Complicated. C.Inspiring.
11.What is the man probably
A.A student. B.A dancer. C.A musician.
12.What does the man advise the woman to do
A.Buy some CDs. B.Try dance music. C.Listen to music online.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What is the man doing
A.Watching a game.
B.Repairing the fridge.
C.Preparing some food.
14.How does the woman feel about the man's plan
A.Doubtful. B.Satisfied. C.Interested.
15.How many years has it probably been since the man played basketball
A. About 15 years. B.About 25 years. C.About 40 years.
16.What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Abandon the idea. B.Find a trainer. C.Have a check-up.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.Where will the recycling campaign be held
A.In a school. B.In a radio station. C.In a recycling center.
18.When will the recycling campaign begin
A.At 8:00 am on July 8th.
B.At 10:00 am on July 10th.
C.At 10:00 am on July 18th.
19.Why does the speaker ask the listeners to bring things from home
A.To help do some cleaning.
B.To prepare for the campaign.
C.To learn how to sort household rubbish.
20.How can the listeners know more about the recycling campaign
A.By making a call.
B.By listening to the radio.
C.By reading the newspapers.
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
If you are ready to take your water adventures, the touring kayak (皮艇) may be for you. Check out our new Spring Group Kayaking Tour and join us for some fresh air and exercise!
Group Kayak Fitness, suitable for experienced paddlers (桨手) only
The kayak is bigger than the ordinary one to suit the open waters. It also features other parts that will make your travels easier and safer. Coffee and tea is not currently provided, but you can certainly bring your own in a reusable cup! $90 per person with a 10% discount for group booking.
Social Paddle, suitable for middle levels of fitness
Many people like to team up to go kayaking. This two-day tour enables you to enjoy a night by an open fire and combine some other hobbies such as photographing and bird watching. But remember to carry all the necessary equipment needed to make your trip a safe and exciting one. $160 per person.
Clean-up Kayak Tour, suitable for middle levels of fitness
This two-mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the Lavender Bay and experience the wildlife. It is a great way to try kayaking to get outside for some gentle exercise and help the surroundings at the same time. $50 per person.
Sunrise Kayak and Coffee, perfect for those who are fairly new to kayaking
Paddlers will experience a unique side to Sydney Harbour and learn some of the history of Sydney. Lots of tourist stops for photos and stories are waiting for you. $145 per person.
21.What can people enjoy if taking Social Paddle
A.Coffee. B.Plants.
C.Overnight gatherings. D.The history of Sydney.
22.How much should a couple pay to take Clean-up Kayak Tour
A.$100. B.$160. C.$180. D.$290.
23.Which tour is suitable for beginners
A.Group Kayak Fitness. B.Social Paddle.
C.Clean-up Kayak Tour. D.Sunrise Kayak and Coffee.
B
Liao Wentao, a pet undertaker, put the body of 2-year-old Garfield on a small bed surrounded by flowers. Then he let the cat's owner say a last goodbye before cremation (火化). “We send off 400 to 500 pets each year, and there's a great demand for pet funerals (葬礼),” he said.
Keeping pets has become a trend for young people in China and people are more than willing to pay for whatever their pets need. From 2019 to 2021, China's pet market grew by almost 18% and hit 348.8 billion yuan in value in 2021, according to a report by iResearch Consulting Group.
As the pet economy develops, animal lovers' various needs have boosted the emergence and development of related businesses such as bathing, pet food, pet beauty and healthcare. In addition to basic services, pet owners are increasingly paying for many new services, such as training, funerals, insurance, photography and entertainment. The growing pet market has also given birth to a large number of new pet-related jobs.
Liu Wei, 33, is a famous pet detective in Shanghai. He and his team work on finding families' lost pets. “We have successfully helped find more than 1,000 pets. Besides cats and dogs, there are other pets like birds, lizards and hamsters,” Liu said. “In many big cities, cats and dogs have become an important part of many families and are taken good care of. So what we look for are not just pets, but family members.”
Apart from pet undertakers and detectives, some people work as pet food testers, pet sitters and pet trainers. According to Tu Di, secretary-general of the Hunan Pet Industry Association, the booming pet market shows people's improved living standards. That's great.
However, there are also problems with the industry, for example, the high fees of taking pets to the vet (兽医). Many pet owners have called for stricter pricing regulations for pet medical services.
24.Why is Liao's story mentioned in the first paragraph
A.To lead in the topic.
B.To teach readers a lesson.
C.To arouse readers' pity.
D.To involve readers in a discussion.
25.How does the author show the pet market is growing
A.By showing experts' words.
B.By telling some old stories.
C.By giving numbers and examples.
D.By stressing the importance of pets.
26.What is Tu Di's attitude toward the booming pet market
A.Worried. B.Doubtful. C.Unconcerned. D.Positive.
27.What is a concern of the growing pet industry
A.The pet care. B.The related regulations.
C.The quality of services. D.The great need of vets.
C
A few weeks ago, I posted an article about timeboxing on my social media. In response, some people wrote to me explaining how they also struggle with productivity and never-ending to-do lists. I learned I'm not the only one who religiously adds unplanned tasks onto my list just to feel the satisfaction of crossing them off. Why do we continue to use our never-ending lists Are to-do lists actually helpful
Researchers E. J. Masicampo and Roy F. Baumeister tell me more about the psychology behind to-do lists. The to-do list becomes quite appealing because it helps us to offload some burden. When we write information down on a to-do list or post-it, we feel mitigatory from the need to hold onto it mentally. With the mountain of tasks we have to do each day, we can't only rely on our ability to remember them. To-do lists serve as a reminder for what you need to accomplish. When we check things off, it's proof that we were able to get stuff done and that makes us feel good. So I think it is reasonable to suspect that there is some physiological benefit to organizing our tasks and goals externally.
However, there are many reasons to suspect to-do lists are effective. If there is a downside to to-do lists, I think it is that they do not go far enough toward committing us to doing the work. To enter a task onto one's to-do list is sometimes a way of saying, “I'll do this later.” Can we minimize the negatives Probably. If every time we added an item to our to-do lists we also came up with a plan to specify “what actions” we need to take and “when” those actions need to be taken.
My recommendation is to motivate and inspire yourself. There is a saying that goes: Do what you love, love what you do. When what you're doing is stuff you want to do, you'll end up relying less on to-do lists to get it done and go more out of your way to do it.
28.Why does the author use to-do lists
A.To develop a good habit.
B.To have a sense of achievement.
C.To meet the leader's requirement.
D.To avoid forgetting important things.
29.What does the underlined word “mitigatory” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Relieved. B.Stuck. C.Insecure. D.Energetic.
30.How can we overcome the disadvantages of to-do lists
A.By making everyday task a routine.
B.By removing some unnecessary items.
C.By making yourselves more organized.
D.By scheduling and carrying out a specific plan.
31.What can be the best title for the text
A.The more tools you have, the better
B.Do what you love, love what you do
C.How many people manage to-do lists
D.Why we continue to rely on to-do lists
D
It was a giant as far as penguins go.
The researchers estimate that the previously unknown species of the giant prehistoric penguin, which walked around off the east coast of New Zealand between 55 and 60 million years ago, probably weighed about 220 pounds and was around 5 feet 10 inches tall. “That's about as tall as a medium-sized man,” says Gerald Mayr, a paleontologist at the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum in Franfurt, Germany, and the lead author of the new study. “This particular specimen is one of the largest known fossil penguins.” The largest living penguin, on the other hand, the emperor penguin, is a good bit shorter—around 4 feet.
The scientists have named the new species Kumimanu biceae, which means “monster bird” in the Maori language. While giant prehistoric penguins may seem strange to us, they were pretty common millions of years ago. There has been evidence of giant prehistoric penguins, but they've all been younger than the new discovery. Take for example Anthropornis nordenskjoeldi, which was similar in size to the newly discovered species. It lived in Antarctica between 33 to 45 million years ago. Then there was Icadyptes salasi, which was almost 5 feet tall and lived in what is now Peru about 36 million years ago.
What this new species shows is that penguins evolved to be big very early in their evolution, says Ewan Fordyce, a paleontologist at the University of Otago, New Zealand. “It's a few million years after the extinction of the dinosaurs,” says Fordyce. With the giant reptiles gone, it may have opened “new ecological opportunities” to birds like penguins, allowing them to break through “a glass ceiling of evolutionary size”, he says. The oceans may also have allowed penguins to get so big. “Giant penguins were occupying the seas about 20 million years before whales entered the oceans,” he says. No whales, no seals, no marine mammals.
And scientists think that large marine mammals—whales, walruses, seals—are why giant penguins eventually became extinct, leaving us with smaller, cuter birds we all adore.
32.What's the second paragraph mainly about
A.The progress of the new research.
B.The evolution of the prehistoric penguin.
C.The characteristics of the prehistoric penguin.
D.The link between the prehistoric penguin and the emperor penguin.
33.What do we know about the prehistoric penguin
A.It came into being earlier than dinosaurs.
B.It died out mainly because of climate change.
C.It is almost the double size of the emperor penguin.
D.It may be the largest and oldest penguin found so far.
34.Which of the following does the last two paragraphs show
A.The fittest survive.
B.Disasters have no mercy.
C.The loss outweighs the gain.
D.Live in harmony with nature.
35.What is the text
A.A book review. B.A news report.
C.A short story. D.A diary entry.
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。
When it comes to tricking yourself into saving more money, think like a squirrel. Just like squirrels burying nuts to prepare for winter, we can squirrel money in order to prepare for economic dry spells. 　36　
How squirreling away money helps you save more
The concept of being a financial squirrel comes down to minimizing the risk of keeping all your savings in one place, and maximizing the rewards of building several different accounts, especially if you aren't interested in investing your money in long-term vehicles. 　37　
Personally, I like to think of it like “hiding” my own savings from myself. 　38　 An easy way to do this is to create an extra savings account for the purpose of forgetting its existence—until you absolutely need to tap into it.
Squirrel away your money to stay on top of your goals
The squirrel mentality is also useful for visualizing different savings goals. 　39　 You might have a standard rainy day fund, a summer travel fund, a back-up rent fund, a new car fund, and so on. It's much easier to track your savings progress when these funds are divided into different accounts.
There are plenty of reasons you might choose saving over investing. 　40　 So if you mentally struggle to set aside savings, consider “hiding” it from yourself in multiple places—like a squirrel and their precious nuts.
A.Here are lessons we can take.
B.It makes me far less likely to dip into savings.
C.They don't store all their nuts in one place.
D.Concentrate more on saving money rather than on spending it.
E.One of the biggest reasons is that you have short-term goals for your money.
F.For instance, you can start naming different accounts based on what they're for.
G.It's useful to trick yourself by shrinking the amount of savings you can see at one time.
　
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。
A teenager from New York has invented a low-cost tool to spot elephant poachers (偷猎者) in real time. Anika Puri, 17, 　41　 the 2022 Peggy Scripps Award for Science Communication for her prototype (模型) of a machine-learning-driven software that analyzes movement patterns in thermal infrared videos of humans and 　42　. “I'm especially excited by innovation 　43　 endangered species and environmental science,” Puri said.
During a trip to India, Puri 　44　 that elephants were still being poached for their teeth. “I was quite 　45　,” Puri said. “Because I always thought, ‘Well, poaching is 　46　, how come it really is still such a big 　47　 ’” The visit changed her outlook towards poaching and led her to do her part to 　48　 the animals.
Over the next two years, Puri 　49　 ElSa. This wildlife poacher detection 　50　 is based on a simple 　51　: an ElSa camera attached to an iPhone hovers over a park on a drone and detects the 　52　 of elephants or humans.
Puri says the software is four times more 　53　 than existing state-of-the-art detection methods. There is also no 　54　 for expensive high-resolution thermal cameras. The 17-year-old's 　55　 has earned praise from notable scientists.
“Puri's software is quite admirable,” says Jasper Eikelboom, an ecologist who is designing a system to detect poachers using GPS trackers on animals.
41.A.won B.founded C.reported D.recommended
42.A.nature B.robots C.elephants D.environment
43.A.picking out B.focusing on C.bringing up D.looking over
44.A.realized B.challenged C.admitted D.stressed
45.A.moved B.shocked C.amazed D.embarrassed
46.A.illegal B.rare C.typical D.fatal
47.A.cost B.plan C.issue D.service
48.A.protect B.treat C.remove D.observe
49.A.chose B.created C.received D.discovered
50.A.reaction B.communication C.instruction D.solution
51.A.inspiration B.response C.process D.judgement
52.A.growth B.settlement C.interactions D.movements
53.A.initiative B.original C.accurate D.accessible
54.A.excuse B.difference C.room D.need
55.A.demand B.invention C.preference D.possession
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。
Located in Northwest China's Gansu Province, the Bingling Temple World Heritage Tourist Area 　56　 (cover) 150 square kilometers. It is home 　57　 the Stone Grottoes (石窟) of Bingling Temple, a component of the World Heritage of the Silk Road.
The tourist area lies along the most charming section of the upper reaches of the Yellow River, with magnificent natural scenery and splendid civilization. Thanks to 　58　 (it) places of interest integrating ancient and modern culture, the Bingling Temple World Heritage Tourist Area has become 　59　 good place for ecological tourism, science 　60　(educate), and leisurely vacations.
As the largest stone grottoes in Gansu Province, the Bingling Temple Grottoes are a world cultural heritage with a history 　61　 dates back to more than 1,600 years ago. What is impressive is that the earliest China's well-preserved statue inscription (铭文) during the Western Qin State 　62　 (discover) in the No. 169 grotto. This grotto's inscription, statues, and murals (壁画) provide 　63　 (rely) evidence for the confirmation of the history of the Bingling Temple Grottoes and the early stone statues in China.
With the grotto murals and stone statues of different historical periods, the Bingling Temple Grottoes are believed 　64　(have) historical, artistic and academic value 　65　 (arise) from the development of stone grottoes and sculpture art in China.
　　
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
学生会委托你为学校英文报写一则英文通知,邀请大家参加下周的英文讲座,内容包括:
1.讲座主题:The World Wildlife Day;
2.时间和地点;
3.讲座内容。
注意:
1.写作词数应为 80左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Notice
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The Student Council
October, 28
　
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。
Tess was eight years old when she heard her mom and dad talking about her little brother, Andrew. All she knew was that he was very sick and they were out of money. They were moving to an apartment next month because Dad didn't have the money for the house. Only a very costly surgery could save Andrew and it was looking like there was no one to lend them the money. She heard Dad say to her tearful mother with whispered desperation,“Only a miracle can save him now.”
Tess went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jar from its hiding place. She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way to Rexall's Drug Store. She waited patiently for the pharmacist (药剂师) to give her some attention but he was too busy. Tess twisted her feet to make a noise. Nothing.
Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!
“And what do you want ” the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. “I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages.”
“Well, I want to talk to you about my brother,” Tess answered,“he's really, really sick... and I want to buy a miracle.”
“I beg your pardon ” said the pharmacist.
“His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head and my dad says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost ”
“We don't sell miracles. I'm sorry but I can't help you,” the pharmacist said.
The pharmacist's brother was a well-dressed man. He bent down and asked the little girl,“What kind of a miracle does your brother need ”
“I don't know,” Tess replied with her eyes welling up. “I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my dad can't pay for it, so I want to use my money .”
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。
“How much do you have ” asked the man from Chicago.____________________________
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That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon,specialising in neuro-surgery.__
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　　第四套　必修第二册　Units 1~2
(120分钟　150分)
考情分析
高考对接点 考查定语从句、被动语态
单元疑难点 限制性定语从句(3)、现在进行时的被动语态
典型情境题 完形填空(话题:可以发现大象偷猎者的发明);语法填空(话题:炳灵寺世界文化遗产旅游区)
题序 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
答案 A C C B B B C B C B A B A A B
题序 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C A C C A C A D A C D B B A D
题序 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
答案 D C D A B A G B F E A C B A B
题序 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
答案 A C A B D C D C D B
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
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.How much will the woman lend to the man
A.$3. B.$5. C.$8.
2.How did the man get to the museum
A.By train. B.By bus. C.By taxi.
3.What does the woman think of the concert
A.Impressive. B.Special. C.Ordinary.
4.Where is the woman
A.In a cinema. B.In a car. C.In a restaurant.
5.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A barber. B.The man's hairstyle. C.The man's workmates.
第二节　(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.How did the woman get the books
A.From her neighbor. B.From her husband. C.From the bookstore.
7.What does the woman want to do
A. Start an online shop. B.Get some bargains. C.Write books.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.What's the problem with the man
A.He has lost his job. B.He is sick. C.He missed his flight.
9.What will the man probably do in the morning
A.Attend a meeting. B.Go to the airport. C.Have a good rest.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What does the man think of classical music
A.Relaxing. B.Complicated. C.Inspiring.
11.What is the man probably
A.A student. B.A dancer. C.A musician.
12.What does the man advise the woman to do
A.Buy some CDs. B.Try dance music. C.Listen to music online.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What is the man doing
A.Watching a game.
B.Repairing the fridge.
C.Preparing some food.
14.How does the woman feel about the man's plan
A.Doubtful. B.Satisfied. C.Interested.
15.How many years has it probably been since the man played basketball
A. About 15 years. B.About 25 years. C.About 40 years.
16.What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Abandon the idea. B.Find a trainer. C.Have a check-up.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.Where will the recycling campaign be held
A.In a school. B.In a radio station. C.In a recycling center.
18.When will the recycling campaign begin
A.At 8:00 am on July 8th.
B.At 10:00 am on July 10th.
C.At 10:00 am on July 18th.
19.Why does the speaker ask the listeners to bring things from home
A.To help do some cleaning.
B.To prepare for the campaign.
C.To learn how to sort household rubbish.
20.How can the listeners know more about the recycling campaign
A.By making a call.
B.By listening to the radio.
C.By reading the newspapers.
试题答案
1~5　ACCBB　6~10　BCBCB　11~15　ABAAB　16~20　CACCA
附:
听力部分录音材料
(Text 1)
M:Anna, this pen costs eleven dollars, but I have only eight dollars.
W:Don't worry. I have five dollars, and I'll lend you the rest.
(Text 2)
W:Did you get to the museum
M:Yes. The trains weren't running, and the first two buses that came along were so crowded that I couldn't get on. At last, I jumped into a taxi.
(Text 3)
M:This concert is impressive. Don't you like it
W:It's not that. I mean it's good in some way, but is it really that good Personally, it's nothing special.
(Text 4)
W:I'll be late coming to the restaurant, Peter. There was an accident outside the cinema and the traffic was terrible. I'm driving on the highway now. See you in 20 minutes.
M:That's OK.
(Text 5)
W:Richard, when did you have your hair cut It makes you look much younger.
M:Thank you. Yesterday I went to the barber's. There are many young people in my office, so I don't want to look like an old guy.
(Text 6)
M:Ann, didn't you say you wanted to buy some new books last week
W:Yes. Why did you ask
M:The bookstore in our neighborhood is celebrating its tenth anniversary. There is a forty percent discount on all books.
W:Thanks, but I don't want to buy any new books now. My husband bought me more than twenty books online last weekend. They were at half price. We really saved a lot of money.
M:Why did you buy so many books
W:Well, in order to write popular books, I need to read more books to learn how to write.
(Text 7)
W:You don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work.
M:I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today.
W:Do you feel okay
M:Not really. After a twelve-hour flight, I've got jet lag and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu.
W:Why don't you call your secretary and tell her to reschedule the meeting You should really get some rest.
M:Could you feel my forehead and check to see if I have a fever
W:You're really hot. Let me get you some medicine.
M:Okay. I'll stay home this morning and rest. If I feel better in the afternoon, I will go to the meeting.
(Text 8)
W:What kind of music do you like
M:Dance music. It has a fast beat and is lively. You prefer classical music, don't you
W:Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. That's why I listen to it in the evenings.
M:I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music. It's harder to understand than modern dance music.
W:Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain. Research suggests that students who listen to classical music while studying perform better.
M:Really Perhaps I should listen to classical music often. I've got a few classical music CDs.
W:You can find plenty of recordings on the Internet, too.
M:That's a good idea. And you can listen to some dance music. You might find something you like. It might make you livelier and happier.
(Text 9)
M:Honey, the basketball game is really exciting. And could you get me a beer from the fridge
W:OK. But they're not in the fridge. The fridge is being repaired.
M:Oh, I forgot it. Honey, you know, our company is organizing a basketball team, and I'm thinking about joining. What do you think
W:Humph.
M:What do you mean by “Humph” I was the star player in high school.
W:Yeah, twenty-five years ago. But you are over 40 years old now. Look, I just don't want you to have a heart attack running up and down the court.
M:So, what are you suggesting Should I just abandon the idea I'm not that out of shape.
W:You haven't touched basketball since you left high school. I mean, you ought to at least have a physical examination before you begin.
M:Well, okay.
W:And you need to take up a little weight training to strengthen your muscles or perhaps try cycling to strengthen your heart.
M:Yeah, you're right.
(Text 10)
M:Good morning everyone. This is radio 4QR, Alan Parker speaking. We all know how harmful it is to the environment to throw rubbish away and not recycle, but many of us don't do anything about it!
Here's your chance to make a difference! Next Saturday, eighteenth of July, you are all welcome to the first recycling campaign in our town! Riverside Elementary School is hosting an all-day recycling event. It will begin in the school yard at 10:00 in the morning. You will learn about the benefits of recycling and discover easy ways of recycling household products as well as have fun with special competitions and games! Don't forget to bring as much paper, plastic, glass and aluminum cans as you can in order to put them in the special recycling bins arranged for the day.
To participate, just turn up! If you would like more information, call 1800-324-567. Remember, every step counts when it comes to looking after the environment. See you there!
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
If you are ready to take your water adventures, the touring kayak (皮艇) may be for you. Check out our new Spring Group Kayaking Tour and join us for some fresh air and exercise!
Group Kayak Fitness, suitable for experienced paddlers (桨手) only
The kayak is bigger than the ordinary one to suit the open waters. It also features other parts that will make your travels easier and safer. Coffee and tea is not currently provided, but you can certainly bring your own in a reusable cup! $90 per person with a 10% discount for group booking.
Social Paddle, suitable for middle levels of fitness
Many people like to team up to go kayaking. This two-day tour enables you to enjoy a night by an open fire and combine some other hobbies such as photographing and bird watching. But remember to carry all the necessary equipment needed to make your trip a safe and exciting one. $160 per person.
Clean-up Kayak Tour, suitable for middle levels of fitness
This two-mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the Lavender Bay and experience the wildlife. It is a great way to try kayaking to get outside for some gentle exercise and help the surroundings at the same time. $50 per person.
Sunrise Kayak and Coffee, perfect for those who are fairly new to kayaking
Paddlers will experience a unique side to Sydney Harbour and learn some of the history of Sydney. Lots of tourist stops for photos and stories are waiting for you. $145 per person.
21.What can people enjoy if taking Social Paddle
A.Coffee. B.Plants.
C.Overnight gatherings. D.The history of Sydney.
22.How much should a couple pay to take Clean-up Kayak Tour
A.$100. B.$160. C.$180. D.$290.
23.Which tour is suitable for beginners
A.Group Kayak Fitness. B.Social Paddle.
C.Clean-up Kayak Tour. D.Sunrise Kayak and Coffee.
【答案与解析】
本文介绍了四个皮艇之旅。
21.C　根据Social Paddle部分第2句可知,在这个为期两天的旅行中,人们可以聚在篝火边享受夜晚的时光,还可以摄影和观鸟。
22.A　根据Clean-up Kayak Tour部分中的$50 per person可知,这个旅行项目的费用是每人50美元,所以一对夫妻需要支付100美元。
23.D　根据Sunrise Kayak and Coffee部分中的perfect for those who are fairly new to kayaking可知,这个旅行适合皮艇新手。
B
Liao Wentao, a pet undertaker, put the body of 2-year-old Garfield on a small bed surrounded by flowers. Then he let the cat's owner say a last goodbye before cremation (火化). “We send off 400 to 500 pets each year, and there's a great demand for pet funerals (葬礼),” he said.
Keeping pets has become a trend for young people in China and people are more than willing to pay for whatever their pets need. From 2019 to 2021, China's pet market grew by almost 18% and hit 348.8 billion yuan in value in 2021, according to a report by iResearch Consulting Group.
As the pet economy develops, animal lovers' various needs have boosted the emergence and development of related businesses such as bathing, pet food, pet beauty and healthcare. In addition to basic services, pet owners are increasingly paying for many new services, such as training, funerals, insurance, photography and entertainment. The growing pet market has also given birth to a large number of new pet-related jobs.
Liu Wei, 33, is a famous pet detective in Shanghai. He and his team work on finding families' lost pets. “We have successfully helped find more than 1,000 pets. Besides cats and dogs, there are other pets like birds, lizards and hamsters,” Liu said. “In many big cities, cats and dogs have become an important part of many families and are taken good care of. So what we look for are not just pets, but family members.”
Apart from pet undertakers and detectives, some people work as pet food testers, pet sitters and pet trainers. According to Tu Di, secretary-general of the Hunan Pet Industry Association, the booming pet market shows people's improved living standards. That's great.
However, there are also problems with the industry, for example, the high fees of taking pets to the vet (兽医). Many pet owners have called for stricter pricing regulations for pet medical services.
24.Why is Liao's story mentioned in the first paragraph
A.To lead in the topic.
B.To teach readers a lesson.
C.To arouse readers' pity.
D.To involve readers in a discussion.
25.How does the author show the pet market is growing
A.By showing experts' words.
B.By telling some old stories.
C.By giving numbers and examples.
D.By stressing the importance of pets.
26.What is Tu Di's attitude toward the booming pet market
A.Worried. B.Doubtful. C.Unconcerned. D.Positive.
27.What is a concern of the growing pet industry
A.The pet care. B.The related regulations.
C.The quality of services. D.The great need of vets.
【答案与解析】
随着经济的不断发展,与宠物有关的需求不断增加,很多和宠物有关的职业也随之出现。
24.A　根据下文和全文主旨可知,第1段以廖文韬工作的例子呈现一种和宠物相关的职业,并由此引出本文的主题。
25.C　根据第2段第2句和第3、4段可知,作者通过列数字和举例的方法来说明宠物市场正在蓬勃发展。
26.D　根据倒数第2段可知,屠迪对于日益发展的宠物市场经济持支持的态度。
27.B　根据最后一段可知,该行业也存在一些问题,例如,带宠物去看兽医的费用太高,许多宠物的主人呼吁对宠物医疗服务实行更严格的定价规定。由此可知,该行业相关的规则不完善。
C
A few weeks ago, I posted an article about timeboxing on my social media. In response, some people wrote to me explaining how they also struggle with productivity and never-ending to-do lists. I learned I'm not the only one who religiously adds unplanned tasks onto my list just to feel the satisfaction of crossing them off. Why do we continue to use our never-ending lists Are to-do lists actually helpful
Researchers E. J. Masicampo and Roy F. Baumeister tell me more about the psychology behind to-do lists. The to-do list becomes quite appealing because it helps us to offload some burden. When we write information down on a to-do list or post-it, we feel mitigatory from the need to hold onto it mentally. With the mountain of tasks we have to do each day, we can't only rely on our ability to remember them. To-do lists serve as a reminder for what you need to accomplish. When we check things off, it's proof that we were able to get stuff done and that makes us feel good. So I think it is reasonable to suspect that there is some physiological benefit to organizing our tasks and goals externally.
However, there are many reasons to suspect to-do lists are effective. If there is a downside to to-do lists, I think it is that they do not go far enough toward committing us to doing the work. To enter a task onto one's to-do list is sometimes a way of saying, “I'll do this later.” Can we minimize the negatives Probably. If every time we added an item to our to-do lists we also came up with a plan to specify “what actions” we need to take and “when” those actions need to be taken.
My recommendation is to motivate and inspire yourself. There is a saying that goes: Do what you love, love what you do. When what you're doing is stuff you want to do, you'll end up relying less on to-do lists to get it done and go more out of your way to do it.
28.Why does the author use to-do lists
A.To develop a good habit.
B.To have a sense of achievement.
C.To meet the leader's requirement.
D.To avoid forgetting important things.
29.What does the underlined word “mitigatory” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Relieved. B.Stuck. C.Insecure. D.Energetic.
30.How can we overcome the disadvantages of to-do lists
A.By making everyday task a routine.
B.By removing some unnecessary items.
C.By making yourselves more organized.
D.By scheduling and carrying out a specific plan.
31.What can be the best title for the text
A.The more tools you have, the better
B.Do what you love, love what you do
C.How many people manage to-do lists
D.Why we continue to rely on to-do lists
【答案与解析】
待办清单受到很多人的青睐。人们甚至还喜欢不停地往清单上添加一些可有可无的任务。这种现象后面有怎样的原因呢
28.B　根据第1段第3句可知,作者使用待办清单是为了寻求任务完成后划掉清单的满足感。
29.A　根据画线词前一句中的 it helps us to offload some burden可推知,mitigatory意为“缓和的;如释重负的”。
30.D　根据第3段最后一句可知,待办清单带来的一些问题也能被克服,条件是每次我们在待办事项列表中添加一个项目,提出一个计划,具体说明我们需要采取“什么行动”以及“什么时候”需要采取这些行动。
31.D　根据本文主要内容及第1段最后两句“Why do we continue to use our never-ending lists Are to-do lists actually helpful ”可知答案。
D
It was a giant as far as penguins go.
The researchers estimate that the previously unknown species of the giant prehistoric penguin, which walked around off the east coast of New Zealand between 55 and 60 million years ago, probably weighed about 220 pounds and was around 5 feet 10 inches tall. “That's about as tall as a medium-sized man,” says Gerald Mayr, a paleontologist at the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum in Franfurt, Germany, and the lead author of the new study. “This particular specimen is one of the largest known fossil penguins.” The largest living penguin, on the other hand, the emperor penguin, is a good bit shorter—around 4 feet.
The scientists have named the new species Kumimanu biceae, which means “monster bird” in the Maori language. While giant prehistoric penguins may seem strange to us, they were pretty common millions of years ago. There has been evidence of giant prehistoric penguins, but they've all been younger than the new discovery. Take for example Anthropornis nordenskjoeldi, which was similar in size to the newly discovered species. It lived in Antarctica between 33 to 45 million years ago. Then there was Icadyptes salasi, which was almost 5 feet tall and lived in what is now Peru about 36 million years ago.
What this new species shows is that penguins evolved to be big very early in their evolution, says Ewan Fordyce, a paleontologist at the University of Otago, New Zealand. “It's a few million years after the extinction of the dinosaurs,” says Fordyce. With the giant reptiles gone, it may have opened “new ecological opportunities” to birds like penguins, allowing them to break through “a glass ceiling of evolutionary size”, he says. The oceans may also have allowed penguins to get so big. “Giant penguins were occupying the seas about 20 million years before whales entered the oceans,” he says. No whales, no seals, no marine mammals.
And scientists think that large marine mammals—whales, walruses, seals—are why giant penguins eventually became extinct, leaving us with smaller, cuter birds we all adore.
32.What's the second paragraph mainly about
A.The progress of the new research.
B.The evolution of the prehistoric penguin.
C.The characteristics of the prehistoric penguin.
D.The link between the prehistoric penguin and the emperor penguin.
33.What do we know about the prehistoric penguin
A.It came into being earlier than dinosaurs.
B.It died out mainly because of climate change.
C.It is almost the double size of the emperor penguin.
D.It may be the largest and oldest penguin found so far.
34.Which of the following does the last two paragraphs show
A.The fittest survive.
B.Disasters have no mercy.
C.The loss outweighs the gain.
D.Live in harmony with nature.
35.What is the text
A.A book review. B.A news report.
C.A short story. D.A diary entry.
【答案与解析】
一个国际科学家小组宣布发现了一种不为人知的史前企鹅化石。
32.C　通读第2段可知,该段主要说明了这种史前企鹅的体重和大小,即企鹅的特征。
33.D　根据第1、2段可知,新发现的史前企鹅是企鹅中体型最大的,生活在五六千万年前,比文中提到的其他企鹅都要早。
34.A　通读最后两段可推知,最后两段说明了一个道理:适者生存。
35.B　根据本文主要内容(一个国际科学家小组宣布发现了一种不为人知的史前企鹅化石)可推知,本文是一篇新闻报道。
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。
When it comes to tricking yourself into saving more money, think like a squirrel. Just like squirrels burying nuts to prepare for winter, we can squirrel money in order to prepare for economic dry spells. 　36　
How squirreling away money helps you save more
The concept of being a financial squirrel comes down to minimizing the risk of keeping all your savings in one place, and maximizing the rewards of building several different accounts, especially if you aren't interested in investing your money in long-term vehicles. 　37　
Personally, I like to think of it like “hiding” my own savings from myself. 　38　 An easy way to do this is to create an extra savings account for the purpose of forgetting its existence—until you absolutely need to tap into it.
Squirrel away your money to stay on top of your goals
The squirrel mentality is also useful for visualizing different savings goals. 　39　 You might have a standard rainy day fund, a summer travel fund, a back-up rent fund, a new car fund, and so on. It's much easier to track your savings progress when these funds are divided into different accounts.
There are plenty of reasons you might choose saving over investing. 　40　 So if you mentally struggle to set aside savings, consider “hiding” it from yourself in multiple places—like a squirrel and their precious nuts.
A.Here are lessons we can take.
B.It makes me far less likely to dip into savings.
C.They don't store all their nuts in one place.
D.Concentrate more on saving money rather than on spending it.
E.One of the biggest reasons is that you have short-term goals for your money.
F.For instance, you can start naming different accounts based on what they're for.
G.It's useful to trick yourself by shrinking the amount of savings you can see at one time.
　　【答案】36~40　AGBFE
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。
A teenager from New York has invented a low-cost tool to spot elephant poachers (偷猎者) in real time. Anika Puri, 17, 　41　 the 2022 Peggy Scripps Award for Science Communication for her prototype (模型) of a machine-learning-driven software that analyzes movement patterns in thermal infrared videos of humans and 　42　. “I'm especially excited by innovation 　43　 endangered species and environmental science,” Puri said.
During a trip to India, Puri 　44　 that elephants were still being poached for their teeth. “I was quite 　45　,” Puri said. “Because I always thought, ‘Well, poaching is 　46　, how come it really is still such a big 　47　 ’” The visit changed her outlook towards poaching and led her to do her part to 　48　 the animals.
Over the next two years, Puri 　49　 ElSa. This wildlife poacher detection 　50　 is based on a simple 　51　: an ElSa camera attached to an iPhone hovers over a park on a drone and detects the 　52　 of elephants or humans.
Puri says the software is four times more 　53　 than existing state-of-the-art detection methods. There is also no 　54　 for expensive high-resolution thermal cameras. The 17-year-old's 　55　 has earned praise from notable scientists.
“Puri's software is quite admirable,” says Jasper Eikelboom, an ecologist who is designing a system to detect poachers using GPS trackers on animals.
41.A.won B.founded C.reported D.recommended
42.A.nature B.robots C.elephants D.environment
43.A.picking out B.focusing on C.bringing up D.looking over
44.A.realized B.challenged C.admitted D.stressed
45.A.moved B.shocked C.amazed D.embarrassed
46.A.illegal B.rare C.typical D.fatal
47.A.cost B.plan C.issue D.service
48.A.protect B.treat C.remove D.observe
49.A.chose B.created C.received D.discovered
50.A.reaction B.communication C.instruction D.solution
51.A.inspiration B.response C.process D.judgement
52.A.growth B.settlement C.interactions D.movements
53.A.initiative B.original C.accurate D.accessible
54.A.excuse B.difference C.room D.need
55.A.demand B.invention C.preference D.possession
【答案与解析】
一位来自纽约的青少年发明了一种能发现大象偷猎者的工具。
41.A　根据下文可知,Anika Puri因发明了一款分析人类和大象的实时动态的软件而获奖。
42.C　根据下文elephants or humans可知答案。
43.B　Anika Puri对专注于濒危物种和环境科学的创新很感兴趣。
44.A　一次印度之旅让Anika Puri意识到大象仍在被偷猎。
45.B　这让Anika Puri感到非常震惊。
46.A　偷猎是违法的,那为何偷猎大象竟会成为如此严重的问题呢
47.C
48.A　Anika Puri研发软件是为了保护动物。
49.B　两年之后,Anika Puri研发出了ElSa。
50.D　这种发现野生动物偷猎者的解决方案基于一个简单的过程。
51.C
52.D　根据上文movement patterns可知答案。
53.C　Anika Puri说这款软件比现有最先进的监测方法准确四倍,而且不需要昂贵的高分辨率热感摄像机。
54.D
55.B　此处指 Anika Puri的发明。
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。
Located in Northwest China's Gansu Province, the Bingling Temple World Heritage Tourist Area 　56　 (cover) 150 square kilometers. It is home 　57　 the Stone Grottoes (石窟) of Bingling Temple, a component of the World Heritage of the Silk Road.
The tourist area lies along the most charming section of the upper reaches of the Yellow River, with magnificent natural scenery and splendid civilization. Thanks to 　58　 (it) places of interest integrating ancient and modern culture, the Bingling Temple World Heritage Tourist Area has become 　59　 good place for ecological tourism, science 　60　(educate), and leisurely vacations.
As the largest stone grottoes in Gansu Province, the Bingling Temple Grottoes are a world cultural heritage with a history 　61　 dates back to more than 1,600 years ago. What is impressive is that the earliest China's well-preserved statue inscription (铭文) during the Western Qin State 　62　 (discover) in the No. 169 grotto. This grotto's inscription, statues, and murals (壁画) provide 　63　 (rely) evidence for the confirmation of the history of the Bingling Temple Grottoes and the early stone statues in China.
With the grotto murals and stone statues of different historical periods, the Bingling Temple Grottoes are believed 　64　(have) historical, artistic and academic value 　65　 (arise) from the development of stone grottoes and sculpture art in China.
　　【答案】56.covers　57.to　58.its　59.a　60.education　61.which/that　62.was discovered　63.reliable　64.to have　65.arising
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
学生会委托你为学校英文报写一则英文通知,邀请大家参加下周的英文讲座,内容包括:
1.讲座主题:The World Wildlife Day;
2.时间和地点;
3.讲座内容。
注意:
1.写作词数应为 80左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
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The Student Council
October, 28
　　【答案】
One possible version:
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In order to offer a clear understanding of the World Wildlife Day, a lecture will be held in Room 308 in the library from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm next Friday. It's organized by the Student Council.
It was reported due to improper human activities, the number of wildlife on the planet had decreased dramatically by nearly 70 per cent during the last 50 years. The lecturer, Mr Smith from Korea will analyze the reasons for establishing the World Wildlife Day and call on everyone to work with the international community to prevent the world's wildlife from sliding into extinction.
Looking forward to your coming.
The Student Council
October,28
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。
Tess was eight years old when she heard her mom and dad talking about her little brother, Andrew. All she knew was that he was very sick and they were out of money. They were moving to an apartment next month because Dad didn't have the money for the house. Only a very costly surgery could save Andrew and it was looking like there was no one to lend them the money. She heard Dad say to her tearful mother with whispered desperation,“Only a miracle can save him now.”
Tess went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jar from its hiding place. She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way to Rexall's Drug Store. She waited patiently for the pharmacist (药剂师) to give her some attention but he was too busy. Tess twisted her feet to make a noise. Nothing.
Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!
“And what do you want ” the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. “I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages.”
“Well, I want to talk to you about my brother,” Tess answered,“he's really, really sick... and I want to buy a miracle.”
“I beg your pardon ” said the pharmacist.
“His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head and my dad says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost ”
“We don't sell miracles. I'm sorry but I can't help you,” the pharmacist said.
The pharmacist's brother was a well-dressed man. He bent down and asked the little girl,“What kind of a miracle does your brother need ”
“I don't know,” Tess replied with her eyes welling up. “I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my dad can't pay for it, so I want to use my money .”
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One possible version:
“How much do you have ” asked the man from Chicago. “One dollar and eleven cents,” Tess answered. “And it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to.” “Well, what a coincidence,” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents—the exact price of a miracle for little brothers.” He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her hand and said,“Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon,specialising in neuro-surgery. The operation was completed successfully and it wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well. Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place. “That surgery,” her mom whispered,“was a real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost.” Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost—one dollar and eleven cents, plus the faith of a little child.

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