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2024-2025学年天津市天津中学高三上学期12月月考英语试题
第Ⅰ卷 听力（共20分）
第一节：（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5短对话并回答相关小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What drink will the man order
A. An apple juice. B. A tomato juice. C. A cold beer.
2. What do we know about Jack
A. He will work on the project.
B. He is not tough enough.
C. He has little patience.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a subway station. B. At an airport. C. In a taxi.
4. What does the woman want to do
A. Have a rest. B. Go to the movies. C. Visit Jeff with the man.
5. What happened to the woman
A. She couldn’t find Mr. Beringer.
B. She was late for an interview.
C. She failed to get a job.
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Fellow students. C. Father and daughter.
7. Where do the speakers prefer to go
A. Hawaii. B. Europe. C. The Bahamas.
8. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Check the travel fees. B. Call their friends. C. Book their flight.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. What does the woman is like about the party
A. The clothes. B. The acting. C. The set.
10. Who is the man’s old classmate
A. The actress B. The director C. The screenwriter
11. When does the conversation take place
A. At the beginning of a play. B. In the middle of a play. C. In a big party.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. What should people do to rent a Nice Ride bike
A. Get the membership card.
B. Download an app.
C. Show the ID card.
13. Which country has the largest bike-share program
A. China. B. The US. C. Australia.
14. How does the US Department of Transportation support cycling
A. Build on-street bike lanes. B. Provide thousands of bikes. C. Start bike-share programs.
15. Why does the speaker give this talk
A. To seek advice for Nice Ride.
B. To raise money for bike-share program.
C. To introduce the bike system in public places.
第Ⅱ卷 选择题（共95分）
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节； 满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. —The T shirt I received is not the same as is shown online.
—________ But I promise you we’ll look into it right away.
A. Who says B. How come
C. What for D. Why worry
2. A new railway linking Jiuzhai Valley Natural Reserve, the renowned tourist destination in Southwest China has recently opened, _________ improving accessibility to the remote and rugged region.
A. mildly B. conventionally C. alternatively D. significantly
3. People are living in __________ world where mouse clicks rule our life, so online searches have become _______ must.
A. the; / B. /;a C. a; a D. a; the
4. The recently unveiled Huawei tri- foldable phones _________ an AI assistant with text summary, translation and editing functions, as well as AI- boosted image editing functions, such as trimming unwanted parts of photos.
A. interfere B. strengthen C. accumulate D. boast
5. Students are informed in advance that all ________ for the school magazine must be received by September 1st.
A. preferences B. preparations C. affections D. contributions
6. A patient’s medical history and current health conditions are thoroughly evaluated to minimize potential risks and complications _________ an operation.
A. on top of B. in favour of C. at the expense of D. prior to
7. — Did Jim come
— I don’t know. He _________ while I was out.
A. might have come B. couldn’t have come
C. should have come D. needn’t have come
8. Many people believe that the phrase “think twice” is _________ the phrase “have second thoughts” in many cases, but actually they have different meanings.
A. crammed with B. exposed to C. equivalent to D. subject to
9. China and the United States will make joint efforts to ensure a successful United Nations climate change conference in November, a key task _________ will be to set a new financial target for supporting developing countries in their climate actions.
A. for which B. through which C. of which D. from which
10. Large quantities of information gathered from extensive’ research studies _________ valuable insights into the trends affecting global health outcomes.
A. provide B. has been providing C. provides D. is providing
11. — What do you do Susan
— I’m a clerk in a foreign company now. But I ________ in a high school for eight years.
A. teach B. have taught C. taught D. had taught
12. The tradition of April Fools’ Day is said ________ in the sixteenth century.
A. to start B. to be starting C. to be started D. to have started
13. The recent field research ________ the mystery of the Sanxingdui ancient tombs.
A. cheered up B. burst onto C. threw light on D. benefited from
14. When deeply ________ in work, ________ was often the case, he would forget all about eating or sleeping.
A. absorbing; that B. absorbing; which C. absorbed; it D. absorbed; as
15. We promise attends the party a chance to have a photo taken with the movie star.
A. who B. whom C. whoever D. whomever
第二节：完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从31-50各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入括号内的最佳选项并在答题卡上将其涂黑。
If you studied pictures that ancient people left on rock walls and you tried to determine their meaning, you would not detect interest in romance among the artists.____16____ , you would see plenty of animals with people running after them. Life for ancient people’s seemed to center on hunting and gathering wild foods for meals.
In modern times, when food is available in grocery stores, finding love is more ____17____ to people’s lives. The ____18____ is all around us. It is easy to prepare a list of modern stories having to do with love. An endless number of books and movies ____19____as love stories in popular culture.
Researchers are studying whether love, a highly valued emotional state, can be ____20____. They ask, what is love Toothpaste companies want us to think ____21____is all about clean teeth, but clean teeth go only so far. Scientists wonder how much the brain gets involved. You have probably heard that opposites attract but that _____22_____attract, too. One thing is certain: The truth about love is not yet set in stone.
First Impression
To help determine the _____23_____ of attraction, researchers paired 164 college classmates and had them talk for 3, 6 or 10 minutes so they could get a sense of each other’s individuality. Then students were asked to _____24_____ what kind of relationship they were likely to build with their partners. After nine weeks, they reported what happened.
As it turned out, their ____25____ judgments often held true. Students seemed to _____26_____at an early stage who would best fit into their lives.
The ____27____ Knows
Scientists have also turned to nonhumans to increase understanding of attraction. Many animals give off pheromones — natural chemicals that can be detected by, and then can produce a response in, other animals of the same species. Pheromones can ____28____ that an animal is either ready to fight or is feeling _____29_____to partnerships. In contrast, humans do not seem to be as ____30____ as other animals at ____31____ such chemicals. Smell, however, does seem to play a part in human attraction. Although we may not be aware of chemicals like pheromones consciously, we give and receive loads of information through smell in every interaction with other people.
Face Value
Being fond of someone seems to have a number of factors, including seeing something we find attractive. Researchers had people judge faces for ____32____ . The participants had 0.013 seconds to view each face, yet somehow they generally considered the images the same as people who had more time to study the same faces. The way we ____33____ attractiveness seem to be somewhat ____34____.
When shown an attractive face and then words with good or bad associations, people responded to _____35_____ words faster after viewing an attractive face. Seeing something attractive seems to cause happy thinking.
16 A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Instead D. Otherwise
17. A. central B. romantic C. stressful D. artificial
18. A. priority B. possibility C. proof D. principle
19. A. work B. use C. function D. qualify
20. A. seated B. impressed C. changed D. created
21. A. attention B. attraction C. focus D. ambition
22. A. appearances B. virtues C. position D. similarities
23. A. illustrations B. ingredients C. imaginations D. instructors
24. A. predict B. investigate C. diagnose D. recall
25. A. critical B. random C. initial D. mature
26. A. memorize B. question C. negotiate D. distinguish
27. A. Heart B. Eye C. Nose D. Hand
28. A. show B. signal C. demonstrate D. sign
29. A. resistant B. alert C. open D. superior
30. A. disappointed B. amazed C. confused D. gifted
31. A. discovering B. detecting C. exploring D. exposing
32. A. attractiveness B. emotion C. individuality D. signals
33. A. enhance B. possess C. maintain D. assess
34. A. intentional B. automatic C. autonomous D. deliberate
35. A. familiar B. plain C. irritating D. positive
第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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
When it comes to basic equipment and tools — whether they are for your vehicle, your camping setup or yourself — we appreciate the little things. Items that don’t necessarily have high prices but are smart in their simplicity can make life easier. In fact, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without them! Here are some of our favorites.
Getting caught in the rain
I love the K-Way Backpack Rain Poncho. Made from 100 percent 190T polyester (聚酯纤维) with a PVC coating and a seam-sealed design, it provides comfortable and reliable protection against strong winds and heavy downpours. It’s long and has enough space to hold a backpack, while a hood (兜帽) adds an extra layer of defence in unexpected weather conditions. It comes in a carry-on bag for convenience on the go.
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No shocker here
It can be quite disappointing to try and keep your electrical and extension plugs dry and dust-free while camping. Some people even go travelling, wrapping the connections in plastic bags. There is a simple and far less unsightly (不雅观的) solution, though. The Torpedo Electric Cover from Masterplug is made from lasting plastic and it is perfect to protect your power connections from water, dust or accidental disconnection. It is suitable from cables with a diameter (直径) between 5 and 9 mm.
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Hot water anywhere
The Aquablitz Portable Water Heater is convenient and the most economical way to heat water in a container, such as a bucket... anywhere electricity is available. This makes it great for camping or travelling. It is fitted with a 1.1 m cable and a three-pin plug and it has a built-in heat safety sensor. You simply fully submerge (浸没) the unit in water, plug it in and switch it on. When the water has reached the desired temperature, you simply switch it off and remove it from the container.
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36. Which of the following can best describe the mentioned equipment and tools
A. Camping-designed only. B. Nice-looking.
C. Convenient in life. D. Up-to-date.
37. What is recommended in time of strong winds and heavy rain
A A built-in sensor.
B. The K-Way Backpack Rain Poncho.
C. The Torpedo Electric Cover.
D. The Aquablitz Portable Water Heater.
38. What is special about the Torpedo Electric Cover
A. Power-free. B. Environmentally-friendly.
C. Fire-proof. D. Water-proof.
39. What do we know about the Aquablitz Portable Water Heater
A. It functions even without power.
B. It has a safety sensor outside.
C. It works when buried in water.
D. It stops working by itself.
40. Where might the text be taken from
A. A magazine. B. The newspaper. C. A poster. D. The Internet.
B
I used to read tens of books every month. But as I grew up, things changed. I find it increasingly difficult to find the time and motivation to sit down and read a book from cover to cover.
To keep track of the books I’ve read, I turned to Goodreads, a social networking platform for book lovers. It’s a great way to share recommendations with friends and show off your literary progress. However, if we can’t achieve reading goals or can’t catch up with our friends, it can also exacerbate the feeling of “not doing enough” of your favorite hobby.
Halimah Begum, a literature editor from London, understands the struggle. “With Goodreads constantly tracking my reading, I am often worrying and feeling the pressure to read more books.” she says. “Sometimes, I feel under great pressure because I don’t want to fall behind on my goal and not reach it at the end of the year.”
I asked Nicole Villegas, an occupational therapist, about our obsession with tracking everything we do. She explained that it can give us a sense of control and provide us with a tool to measure our progress. “When we track things like the books we’ve read or the friends we’ve visited, we’re essentially gathering data about our hobbies,” she says. “It’s a powerful tool to help us look back on our progress and give us a sense of accomplishment.”
Unfortunately, the social aspect of apps like Goodreads doesn’t help. “Setting goals or tracking progress on public platforms adds a layer of extrinsic motivation that can also contribute to a sense of pressure to perform or give in to social comparisons,” Villegas says. “When it comes to reading, people may be tempted to finish books that aren’t a good fit instead of following their interests.”
Despite this, we often forget the point of doing hobbies in the first place. “Reading shouldn’t be something we have to ‘smash’, but just what we do for the joy of it. Maintain the feeling as you navigate your book-tracking app and if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or pressured, set it aside,” Villegas continues. “At the end of the day, it’s you and your book.”
41. What does the underlined word “exacerbate” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Worsen. B. Affect. C. Relieve. D. Improve.
42. What does Halimah Begum think of tracking one’s reading
A. It is a waste of time. B. It makes one feel stressed.
C It encourages one to read more. D. It helps one to enjoy reading.
43. Why do we like to track everything we do according to Nicole Villegas
A. To show off to our friends. B. To try to spend our time wisely.
C. To find what suits us most. D. To obtain a sense of achievement.
44. What’s Nicole Villegas’s suggestion about using book-tracking apps
A. To avoid using it. B. To use it reasonably.
C. To rely more on it. D. To make full use of it.
45. What’s the main idea of this article
A. The best way to track reading progress — Goodreads.
B. The necessity to ignore social media and focus on hobbies.
C. The positive and negative effects of tracking our hobbies.
D. The importance of setting goals to help people stay motivated.
C
Millions of older people, laborers and cancer sufferers could be unable to use their fingerprints to log in online bank accounts. Banks are spending millions of pounds on fingerprint technology to replace passwords. But banks may have to rethink these plans after warnings that the technology flawed （有缺陷）. Representatives of major banks at a London conference were told many older people’s fingerprints are too faded for the machines to recognize.
John Daugman, a professor of computer vision and pattern recognition at the University of Cambridge, says, “Fingerprints can ‘rub off’ for many kinds of laborers—their skin becomes almost smooth. Gardeners often acquire a lot of wounds on their fingers, and people who work with chemicals, such as cleaners, also suffer damage of fingerprints.”
Jean Slocombe, a senior nurse at Cancer Research UK, says, “Some drugs can cause the skin of hands and feet to peel. In severe cases, the fingers can peel, and it’s possible that this could change a patient’s fingerprints. This should improve once treatment ceases, but severe scarring（伤疤） can change fingerprints in the long term.”
Fingerprints are generally considered more secure than passwords for several reasons. Unlike passwords, fingerprints cannot be easily copied, written down, shared, or guessed. Additionally, it is impossible to forget one’s fingerprints. Currently, banks offer customers the option to use a password or PIN (personal identification number) for online access to their money. However, technology experts have predicted that companies might do away with passwords entirely to decrease the risk of fraud （诈骗）. Should this transition to fingerprint technology occur, there is a potential risk that millions of bank customers could find themselves unable to access their accounts.
Banks have tried other security measures, such as facial recognition—but fingerprint technology is often the best one, as it is fast and people are more familiar with it. Nick Dryden, a chief executive of technology company Sthaler, says, “Businesses like fingerprint technology because it’s fast.”
“There must always be a back-up so that if it doesn’t work, there is another way of paying, such as with a password.” Dryden adds that using the veins（静脉） in someone’s fingers to identify them is more secure and means people with faded prints will not be left behind as technology advances.
46. Which of the following is the critical flaw of using fingerprints to log into accounts
A. Fingerprints can be easily stolen from photos.
B. Fingerprint recognition adapts to medical changes.
C. The application of fingerprint technology costs too much.
D. Elderly people’s fingerprints may be too faint for detection.
47. According to John Daugman, what causes unrecognizable fingerprints
A. Excessive use of technology. B. Physical labor and natural aging.
C. Environmental exposure process. D. Lack of proper fingerprinting equipment.
48. What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A. Experts recommend replacing passwords soon.
B. Fingerprints can totally avoid the risk of fraud.
C. Switching to fingerprints might lock out many customers.
D. Passwords and PINs are preferred by banks due to their simplicity.
49. Which is Dryden’s suggestion about fingerprint technology
A. Using veins instead of fingerprints isn’t workable.
B. There must be other ways to get into bank accounts.
C. Its greatest advantage is its high speed of recognition.
D Passwords are still the most reliable security measure now.
50. ’What is the main idea of the passage
A. Comparing password and fingerprint security.
B. Enhancing and upgrading bank security measures.
C. Presenting fingerprint technology challenges in banking.
D. Advancing fingerprint and facial recognition technology.
D
To learn to think is to learn to question. Those who don’t question never truly think for themselves. These are simple rules that have governed the advancement of science and human thought since the beginning of time. Advancements are made when thinkers question theories (理论) and introduce new ones. Unfortunately, it is often the great and respected thinkers who end up slowing the progress of human thought. Aristotle was a brilliant philosopher whose theories explained much of the natural world, often incorrectly. He was so respected by the scientific community that even 1,200 years after his death, scientists were still trying to build upon his mistakes rather than correct them!
Brilliant minds can intimidate up-and-coming thinkers who are not confident of their abilities. They often believe they are not as good as the minds of giants such as Aristotle, leading many to accept current ideas instead of questioning them.
I, like many thinkers of the past, once believed in my mental weakness. I was certain that my parents, my teachers— adults in general— were always right. They were like a textbook to me; I didn’t question what was written on those pages. I respected them, and accepted whatever they told me. But that attitude soon changed. My mind’s independence was first developed in the classroom.
A stern, 65-year-old elementary-school science teacher once told me that light is a type of wave. I confidently went through years of school believing that light is a wave. One day, however, I heard the German exchange student mention that light could be made up of particles (粒子). As the others laughed at his statement, I started to question my beliefs.
Maybe the teachers and textbooks hadn’t given me the whole story. I went to the library, did some research and learned of the light-as-a-wave versus light-as-a-particle debate. I read about Einstein’s discovery of the dual nature of light and learned the facts of a paradox (悖论) that puzzles the world’s greatest thinkers to this day. Light behaves as both a particle and a wave. I realized I had gone through life accepting only half of the story as the whole truth.
Each new year brought more new facts, and I formulated even more questions. I found myself in the library after school, trying to find my own answers to gain a more complete understanding of what I thought I already knew. I discovered that my parents and teachers are good tools in my quest for knowledge, but they are never the final word. Even textbooks can be challenged. I learned to question my sources, I learned to be a thinker. I once believed that everything I learned at home and at school was certain, but I have now discovered to re-examine when necessary.
Questions are said to be the path to knowledge and truth, and I plan to continue questioning. How many things do we know for sure today that we will question in the future At this moment, I know that our sun will burn for another five billion years, and I know nothing can escape the gravity of a black hole. This knowledge, however, may change in the next 20 years — maybe even in the next two. The one thing we can control is our openness to discovery. Questions are the tools of open minds, and open minds are the key to intellectual advancement.
51. In the first paragraph, Aristotle is taken as an example to show that ________.
A. huge influence of great thinkers may stop human thought from developing
B. great thinkers often make mistakes and then correct them
C. advancements are made when thinkers question theories
D. he is the greatest and respected philosopher of all time
52. What does the underlined word “intimidate” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Persuade. B. Encourage. C. Strengthen. D. Discourage.
53. The author began to question his previous beliefs because ________.
A. what he learned from textbooks before turned out to be wrong
B. he was laughed at by other students for his unacceptable statement
C. he was inspired by the different ideas from an exchange student
D. he was not satisfied with his life and desperate to achieve success
54. According to the passage, the author ________.
A. looks down upon great thinkers all the time
B. never doubts what he has learned in the textbook
C. is determined to be a thinker and questioner
D. always throws himself into the laboratory
55. We can conclude from the last paragraph that ________.
A. the author is not quite sure about his future
B. questioning is necessary to promote advancement
C the theory of black holes will change in two years
D. we human beings don’t dare to predict future.
第Ⅲ卷（非选择题 共35分）
第三部分：（共两节；满分35分）
第一节：阅读表达（共5 小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，并根据题目要求用英语回答问题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。
When I think of the hardest moments of my life, ironically many have turned out to be blessings. The most severe one was being pretty much kicked out of my. PhD program at the University of Georgia in 2016.
The program in Georgia turned out not to be the right fit for me despite my best efforts. The whole year was riddled with exhaustion, insecurity, fear, and exclusion. I was in therapy myself for most of the year to cope, and the only thing that made it tolerable was a lot of support from my family and friends.
I was utterly devastated when I went back home; it felt like my career was over. Fast forward to today, however, and I can see that getting driven out of the Georgia program was one of the best things that ever happened to me. In 2017, when I transferred to a doctoral program in San Diego, I began to thrive and now my business is doing exceptionally well. I am deeply grateful I studied in San Diego and happy that I didn’t stay in Georgia. It was great that I was driven out! As the saying goes, “What seems like good or bad news now can turn out to be the opposite in the future.”
Ironically, the research and writing training from the University of Georgia significantly helped me develop my academic, professional, and personal writing. I worked hard in Georgia and it paid off: The learning and growth I experienced were incomparable.
As my personal example demonstrates, life is a total rollercoaster. Every now and then you are able to discover a new high, a ceiling-breaking moment, whereas in other moments you may feel like you’re falling deeper and deeper into hell. While these experiences can be incredibly tough, they present us with valuable opportunities to trust life and cultivate personal growth and learning.
56. What was the author’s most severe moment of his life (No more than 8 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
57. What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase in paragraph 2 (No more than 3 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
58. What message does the author want to convey with his personal experience in the 3rd paragraph (No more than 15 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
59. Why did the author thank the University of Georgia (No more than 10 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
60. What will you do if you are in a dark moment Please explain. (No more than 20 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
第二节：书面表达（共25分）
61. 假设你是展光中学的学生李津，正在美国一所中学作交换生。你和同学们打算在学校里建一个小型中草药植物园，请根据以下要点提示，写信向校长 Mr. White 申请。
(1)表达想法；
(2)说明理由(至少两点);
(3)介绍打算种植的两个品种(如：茉莉、桔子、薄荷、荷花、菊花等),及其 在日常生活中的作用。
注意： (1)种植品种不限于以上提示；
(2)字数不少于100;
(3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
(4)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：中草药植物园 Chinese herbal botanical garden
荣莉 jasmine 薄荷 mint 菊花 chrysanthemum
Dear Mr.White;
I hope this letter finds you well
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Yours sincerely:
Li Jin
天津中学2022级高三年级第一学期二月考
英语试卷 答案版
第Ⅰ卷 听力（共20分）
第一节：（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5短对话并回答相关小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What drink will the man order
A An apple juice. B. A tomato juice. C. A cold beer.
2. What do we know about Jack
A. He will work on the project.
B. He is not tough enough.
C. He has little patience.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a subway station. B. At an airport. C. In a taxi.
4. What does the woman want to do
A. Have a rest. B. Go to the movies. C. Visit Jeff with the man.
5. What happened to the woman
A. She couldn’t find Mr. Beringer.
B. She was late for an interview.
C. She failed to get a job.
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Fellow students. C. Father and daughter.
7. Where do the speakers prefer to go
A. Hawaii. B. Europe. C. The Bahamas.
8. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Check the travel fees. B. Call their friends. C. Book their flight.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. What does the woman is like about the party
A. The clothes. B. The acting. C. The set.
10. Who is the man’s old classmate
A. The actress B. The director C. The screenwriter
11. When does the conversation take place
A. At the beginning of a play. B. In the middle of a play. C. In a big party.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. What should people do to rent a Nice Ride bike
A. Get the membership card.
B. Download an app.
C. Show the ID card.
13. Which country has the largest bike-share program
A China. B. The US. C. Australia.
14. How does the US Department of Transportation support cycling
A. Build on-street bike lanes. B. Provide thousands of bikes. C. Start bike-share programs.
15. Why does the speaker give this talk
A. To seek advice for Nice Ride.
B. To raise money for bike-share program.
C. To introduce the bike system in public places.
听力 1—5 ACCAB 6—10 BBABA 11—15 BAAAC
第Ⅱ卷 选择题（共95分）
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节； 满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. —The T shirt I received is not the same as is shown online.
—________ But I promise you we’ll look into it right away.
A. Who says B. How come
C. What for D. Why worry
【答案】B
2. A new railway linking Jiuzhai Valley Natural Reserve, the renowned tourist destination in Southwest China has recently opened, _________ improving accessibility to the remote and rugged region.
A. mildly B. conventionally C. alternatively D. significantly
【答案】D
3. People are living in __________ world where mouse clicks rule our life, so online searches have become _______ must.
A. the; / B. /;a C. a; a D. a; the
【答案】C
4. The recently unveiled Huawei tri- foldable phones _________ an AI assistant with text summary, translation and editing functions, as well as AI- boosted image editing functions, such as trimming unwanted parts of photos.
A. interfere B. strengthen C. accumulate D. boast
【答案】D
5. Students are informed in advance that all ________ for the school magazine must be received by September 1st.
A. preferences B. preparations C. affections D. contributions
【答案】D
6. A patient’s medical history and current health conditions are thoroughly evaluated to minimize potential risks and complications _________ an operation.
A. on top of B. in favour of C. at the expense of D. prior to
【答案】D
7. — Did Jim come
— I don’t know. He _________ while I was out.
A. might have come B. couldn’t have come
C. should have come D. needn’t have come
【答案】A
8. Many people believe that the phrase “think twice” is _________ the phrase “have second thoughts” in many cases, but actually they have different meanings.
A. crammed with B. exposed to C. equivalent to D. subject to
【答案】C
9. China and the United States will make joint efforts to ensure a successful United Nations climate change conference in November, a key task _________ will be to set a new financial target for supporting developing countries in their climate actions.
A. for which B. through which C. of which D. from which
【答案】C
10. Large quantities of information gathered from extensive’ research studies _________ valuable insights into the trends affecting global health outcomes.
A. provide B. has been providing C. provides D. is providing
【答案】A
11. — What do you do Susan
— I’m a clerk in a foreign company now. But I ________ in a high school for eight years.
A. teach B. have taught C. taught D. had taught
【答案】C
12. The tradition of April Fools’ Day is said ________ in the sixteenth century.
A. to start B. to be starting C. to be started D. to have started
【答案】D
13. The recent field research ________ the mystery of the Sanxingdui ancient tombs.
A. cheered up B. burst onto C. threw light on D. benefited from
【答案】C
14. When deeply ________ in work, ________ was often the case, he would forget all about eating or sleeping.
A. absorbing; that B. absorbing; which C. absorbed; it D. absorbed; as
【答案】D
15. We promise attends the party a chance to have a photo taken with the movie star.
A. who B. whom C. whoever D. whomever
【答案】C
第二节：完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从31-50各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入括号内的最佳选项并在答题卡上将其涂黑。
If you studied pictures that ancient people left on rock walls and you tried to determine their meaning, you would not detect interest in romance among the artists.____16____ , you would see plenty of animals with people running after them. Life for ancient people’s seemed to center on hunting and gathering wild foods for meals.
In modern times, when food is available in grocery stores, finding love is more ____17____ to people’s lives. The ____18____ is all around us. It is easy to prepare a list of modern stories having to do with love. An endless number of books and movies ____19____as love stories in popular culture.
Researchers are studying whether love, a highly valued emotional state, can be ____20____. They ask, what is love Toothpaste companies want us to think ____21____is all about clean teeth, but clean teeth go only so far. Scientists wonder how much the brain gets involved. You have probably heard that opposites attract but that _____22_____attract, too. One thing is certain: The truth about love is not yet set in stone.
First Impression
To help determine the _____23_____ of attraction, researchers paired 164 college classmates and had them talk for 3, 6 or 10 minutes so they could get a sense of each other’s individuality. Then students were asked to _____24_____ what kind of relationship they were likely to build with their partners. After nine weeks, they reported what happened.
As it turned out, their ____25____ judgments often held true. Students seemed to _____26_____at an early stage who would best fit into their lives.
The ____27____ Knows
Scientists have also turned to nonhumans to increase understanding of attraction. Many animals give off pheromones — natural chemicals that can be detected by, and then can produce a response in, other animals of the same species. Pheromones can ____28____ that an animal is either ready to fight or is feeling _____29_____to partnerships. In contrast, humans do not seem to be as ____30____ as other animals at ____31____ such chemicals. Smell, however, does seem to play a part in human attraction. Although we may not be aware of chemicals like pheromones consciously, we give and receive loads of information through smell in every interaction with other people.
Face Value
Being fond of someone seems to have a number of factors, including seeing something we find attractive. Researchers had people judge faces for ____32____ . The participants had 0.013 seconds to view each face, yet somehow they generally considered the images the same as people who had more time to study the same faces. The way we ____33____ attractiveness seem to be somewhat ____34____.
When shown an attractive face and then words with good or bad associations, people responded to _____35_____ words faster after viewing an attractive face. Seeing something attractive seems to cause happy thinking.
16. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Instead D. Otherwise
17. A. central B. romantic C. stressful D. artificial
18. A. priority B. possibility C. proof D. principle
19. A. work B. use C. function D. qualify
20. A. seated B. impressed C. changed D. created
21. A. attention B. attraction C. focus D. ambition
22. A. appearances B. virtues C. position D. similarities
23. A. illustrations B. ingredients C. imaginations D. instructors
24. A. predict B. investigate C. diagnose D. recall
25. A. critical B. random C. initial D. mature
26. A. memorize B. question C. negotiate D. distinguish
27. A. Heart B. Eye C. Nose D. Hand
28. A. show B. signal C. demonstrate D. sign
29. A. resistant B. alert C. open D. superior
30. A. disappointed B. amazed C. confused D. gifted
31. A. discovering B. detecting C. exploring D. exposing
32. A. attractiveness B. emotion C. individuality D. signals
33. A. enhance B. possess C. maintain D. assess
34. A. intentional B. automatic C. autonomous D. deliberate
35. A. familiar B. plain C. irritating D. positive
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. C 19. D 20. D 21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D
第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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
When it comes to basic equipment and tools — whether they are for your vehicle, your camping setup or yourself — we appreciate the little things. Items that don’t necessarily have high prices but are smart in their simplicity can make life easier. In fact, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without them! Here are some of our favorites.
Getting caught in the rain
I love the K-Way Backpack Rain Poncho. Made from 100 percent 190T polyester (聚酯纤维) with a PVC coating and a seam-sealed design, it provides comfortable and reliable protection against strong winds and heavy downpours. It’s long and has enough space to hold a backpack, while a hood (兜帽) adds an extra layer of defence in unexpected weather conditions. It comes in a carry-on bag for convenience on the go.
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No shocker here
It can be quite disappointing to try and keep your electrical and extension plugs dry and dust-free while camping. Some people even go travelling, wrapping the connections in plastic bags. There is a simple and far less unsightly (不雅观的) solution, though. The Torpedo Electric Cover from Masterplug is made from lasting plastic and it is perfect to protect your power connections from water, dust or accidental disconnection. It is suitable from cables with a diameter (直径) between 5 and 9 mm.
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Hot water anywhere
The Aquablitz Portable Water Heater is convenient and the most economical way to heat water in a container, such as a bucket... anywhere electricity is available. This makes it great for camping or travelling. It is fitted with a 1.1 m cable and a three-pin plug and it has a built-in heat safety sensor. You simply fully submerge (浸没) the unit in water, plug it in and switch it on. When the water has reached the desired temperature, you simply switch it off and remove it from the container.
* Click here: www.builders.co.za
36. Which of the following can best describe the mentioned equipment and tools
A. Camping-designed only. B. Nice-looking.
C. Convenient in life. D. Up-to-date.
37. What is recommended in time of strong winds and heavy rain
A. A built-in sensor.
B. The K-Way Backpack Rain Poncho.
C. The Torpedo Electric Cover.
D. The Aquablitz Portable Water Heater.
38. What is special about the Torpedo Electric Cover
A. Power-free. B. Environmentally-friendly.
C. Fire-proof. D. Water-proof.
39. What do we know about the Aquablitz Portable Water Heater
A. It functions even without power.
B. It has a safety sensor outside.
C. It works when buried in water.
D. It stops working by itself.
40. Where might the text be taken from
A. A magazine. B. The newspaper. C. A poster. D. The Internet.
【答案】36. C 37. B 38. D 39. C 40. D
B
I used to read tens of books every month. But as I grew up, things changed. I find it increasingly difficult to find the time and motivation to sit down and read a book from cover to cover.
To keep track of the books I’ve read, I turned to Goodreads, a social networking platform for book lovers. It’s a great way to share recommendations with friends and show off your literary progress. However, if we can’t achieve reading goals or can’t catch up with our friends, it can also exacerbate the feeling of “not doing enough” of your favorite hobby.
Halimah Begum, a literature editor from London, understands the struggle. “With Goodreads constantly tracking my reading, I am often worrying and feeling the pressure to read more books.” she says. “Sometimes, I feel under great pressure because I don’t want to fall behind on my goal and not reach it at the end of the year.”
I asked Nicole Villegas, an occupational therapist, about our obsession with tracking everything we do. She explained that it can give us a sense of control and provide us with a tool to measure our progress. “When we track things like the books we’ve read or the friends we’ve visited, we’re essentially gathering data about our hobbies,” she says. “It’s a powerful tool to help us look back on our progress and give us a sense of accomplishment.”
Unfortunately, the social aspect of apps like Goodreads doesn’t help. “Setting goals or tracking progress on public platforms adds a layer of extrinsic motivation that can also contribute to a sense of pressure to perform or give in to social comparisons,” Villegas says. “When it comes to reading, people may be tempted to finish books that aren’t a good fit instead of following their interests.”
Despite this, we often forget the point of doing hobbies in the first place. “Reading shouldn’t be something we have to ‘smash’, but just what we do for the joy of it. Maintain the feeling as you navigate your book-tracking app and if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or pressured, set it aside,” Villegas continues. “At the end of the day, it’s you and your book.”
41. What does the underlined word “exacerbate” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Worsen. B. Affect. C. Relieve. D. Improve.
42. What does Halimah Begum think of tracking one’s reading
A. It is a waste of time. B. It makes one feel stressed.
C. It encourages one to read more. D. It helps one to enjoy reading.
43. Why do we like to track everything we do according to Nicole Villegas
A. To show off to our friends. B. To try to spend our time wisely.
C. To find what suits us most. D. To obtain a sense of achievement.
44. What’s Nicole Villegas’s suggestion about using book-tracking apps
A. To avoid using it. B. To use it reasonably.
C. To rely more on it. D. To make full use of it.
45. What’s the main idea of this article
A. The best way to track reading progress — Goodreads.
B. The necessity to ignore social media and focus on hobbies.
C. The positive and negative effects of tracking our hobbies.
D. The importance of setting goals to help people stay motivated.
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. C
C
Millions of older people, laborers and cancer sufferers could be unable to use their fingerprints to log in online bank accounts. Banks are spending millions of pounds on fingerprint technology to replace passwords. But banks may have to rethink these plans after warnings that the technology flawed （有缺陷）. Representatives of major banks at a London conference were told many older people’s fingerprints are too faded for the machines to recognize.
John Daugman, a professor of computer vision and pattern recognition at the University of Cambridge, says, “Fingerprints can ‘rub off’ for many kinds of laborers—their skin becomes almost smooth. Gardeners often acquire a lot of wounds on their fingers, and people who work with chemicals, such as cleaners, also suffer damage of fingerprints.”
Jean Slocombe, a senior nurse at Cancer Research UK, says, “Some drugs can cause the skin of hands and feet to peel. In severe cases, the fingers can peel, and it’s possible that this could change a patient’s fingerprints. This should improve once treatment ceases, but severe scarring（伤疤） can change fingerprints in the long term.”
Fingerprints are generally considered more secure than passwords for several reasons. Unlike passwords, fingerprints cannot be easily copied, written down, shared, or guessed. Additionally, it is impossible to forget one’s fingerprints. Currently, banks offer customers the option to use a password or PIN (personal identification number) for online access to their money. However, technology experts have predicted that companies might do away with passwords entirely to decrease the risk of fraud （诈骗）. Should this transition to fingerprint technology occur, there is a potential risk that millions of bank customers could find themselves unable to access their accounts.
Banks have tried other security measures, such as facial recognition—but fingerprint technology is often the best one, as it is fast and people are more familiar with it. Nick Dryden, a chief executive of technology company Sthaler, says, “Businesses like fingerprint technology because it’s fast.”
“There must always be a back-up so that if it doesn’t work, there is another way of paying, such as with a password.” Dryden adds that using the veins（静脉） in someone’s fingers to identify them is more secure and means people with faded prints will not be left behind as technology advances.
46. Which of the following is the critical flaw of using fingerprints to log into accounts
A. Fingerprints can be easily stolen from photos.
B. Fingerprint recognition adapts to medical changes.
C. The application of fingerprint technology costs too much.
D Elderly people’s fingerprints may be too faint for detection.
47. According to John Daugman, what causes unrecognizable fingerprints
A. Excessive use of technology. B. Physical labor and natural aging.
C. Environmental exposure process. D. Lack of proper fingerprinting equipment.
48. What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A. Experts recommend replacing passwords soon.
B. Fingerprints can totally avoid the risk of fraud.
C. Switching to fingerprints might lock out many customers.
D. Passwords and PINs are preferred by banks due to their simplicity.
49. Which is Dryden’s suggestion about fingerprint technology
A. Using veins instead of fingerprints isn’t workable.
B. There must be other ways to get into bank accounts.
C. Its greatest advantage is its high speed of recognition.
D. Passwords are still the most reliable security measure now.
50. ’What is the main idea of the passage
A. Comparing password and fingerprint security.
B. Enhancing and upgrading bank security measures.
C. Presenting fingerprint technology challenges in banking.
D. Advancing fingerprint and facial recognition technology.
【答案】46. D 47. B 48. C 49. B 50. C
D
To learn to think is to learn to question. Those who don’t question never truly think for themselves. These are simple rules that have governed the advancement of science and human thought since the beginning of time. Advancements are made when thinkers question theories (理论) and introduce new ones. Unfortunately, it is often the great and respected thinkers who end up slowing the progress of human thought. Aristotle was a brilliant philosopher whose theories explained much of the natural world, often incorrectly. He was so respected by the scientific community that even 1,200 years after his death, scientists were still trying to build upon his mistakes rather than correct them!
Brilliant minds can intimidate up-and-coming thinkers who are not confident of their abilities. They often believe they are not as good as the minds of giants such as Aristotle, leading many to accept current ideas instead of questioning them.
I, like many thinkers of the past, once believed in my mental weakness. I was certain that my parents, my teachers— adults in general— were always right. They were like a textbook to me; I didn’t question what was written on those pages. I respected them, and accepted whatever they told me. But that attitude soon changed. My mind’s independence was first developed in the classroom.
A stern, 65-year-old elementary-school science teacher once told me that light is a type of wave. I confidently went through years of school believing that light is a wave. One day, however, I heard the German exchange student mention that light could be made up of particles (粒子). As the others laughed at his statement, I started to question my beliefs.
Maybe the teachers and textbooks hadn’t given me the whole story. I went to the library, did some research and learned of the light-as-a-wave versus light-as-a-particle debate. I read about Einstein’s discovery of the dual nature of light and learned the facts of a paradox (悖论) that puzzles the world’s greatest thinkers to this day. Light behaves as both a particle and a wave. I realized I had gone through life accepting only half of the story as the whole truth.
Each new year brought more new facts, and I formulated even more questions. I found myself in the library after school, trying to find my own answers to gain a more complete understanding of what I thought I already knew. I discovered that my parents and teachers are good tools in my quest for knowledge, but they are never the final word. Even textbooks can be challenged. I learned to question my sources, I learned to be a thinker. I once believed that everything I learned at home and at school was certain, but I have now discovered to re-examine when necessary.
Questions are said to be the path to knowledge and truth, and I plan to continue questioning. How many things do we know for sure today that we will question in the future At this moment, I know that our sun will burn for another five billion years, and I know nothing can escape the gravity of a black hole. This knowledge, however, may change in the next 20 years — maybe even in the next two. The one thing we can control is our openness to discovery. Questions are the tools of open minds, and open minds are the key to intellectual advancement.
51. In the first paragraph, Aristotle is taken as an example to show that ________.
A. huge influence of great thinkers may stop human thought from developing
B. great thinkers often make mistakes and then correct them
C. advancements are made when thinkers question theories
D. he is the greatest and respected philosopher of all time
52. What does the underlined word “intimidate” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Persuade. B. Encourage. C. Strengthen. D. Discourage.
53. The author began to question his previous beliefs because ________.
A. what he learned from textbooks before turned out to be wrong
B. he was laughed at by other students for his unacceptable statement
C. he was inspired by the different ideas from an exchange student
D. he was not satisfied with his life and desperate to achieve success
54. According to the passage, the author ________.
A. looks down upon great thinkers all the time
B never doubts what he has learned in the textbook
C. is determined to be a thinker and questioner
D. always throws himself into the laboratory
55. We can conclude from the last paragraph that ________.
A. the author is not quite sure about his future
B. questioning is necessary to promote advancement
C. the theory of black holes will change in two years
D. we human beings don’t dare to predict future.
【答案】51. A 52. D 53. C 54. C 55. B
第Ⅲ卷（非选择题 共35分）
第三部分：（共两节；满分35分）
第一节：阅读表达（共5 小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，并根据题目要求用英语回答问题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。
When I think of the hardest moments of my life, ironically many have turned out to be blessings. The most severe one was being pretty much kicked out of my. PhD program at the University of Georgia in 2016.
The program in Georgia turned out not to be the right fit for me despite my best efforts. The whole year was riddled with exhaustion, insecurity, fear, and exclusion. I was in therapy myself for most of the year to cope, and the only thing that made it tolerable was a lot of support from my family and friends.
I was utterly devastated when I went back home; it felt like my career was over. Fast forward to today, however, and I can see that getting driven out of the Georgia program was one of the best things that ever happened to me. In 2017, when I transferred to a doctoral program in San Diego, I began to thrive and now my business is doing exceptionally well. I am deeply grateful I studied in San Diego and happy that I didn’t stay in Georgia. It was great that I was driven out! As the saying goes, “What seems like good or bad news now can turn out to be the opposite in the future.”
Ironically, the research and writing training from the University of Georgia significantly helped me develop my academic, professional, and personal writing. I worked hard in Georgia and it paid off: The learning and growth I experienced were incomparable.
As my personal example demonstrates, life is a total rollercoaster. Every now and then you are able to discover a new high, a ceiling-breaking moment, whereas in other moments you may feel like you’re falling deeper and deeper into hell. While these experiences can be incredibly tough, they present us with valuable opportunities to trust life and cultivate personal growth and learning.
56. What was the author’s most severe moment of his life (No more than 8 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
57. What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase in paragraph 2 (No more than 3 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
58. What message does the author want to convey with his personal experience in the 3rd paragraph (No more than 15 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
59. Why did the author thank the University of Georgia (No more than 10 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
60. What will you do if you are in a dark moment Please explain. (No more than 20 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
【答案】56. His almost being kicked out of PhD program
57. be full of
58. What seems like bad news now can turn out to be good in the future
59. The research and writing training helped him professionally and academically
60. I will seek support and stay positive, believing that the difficulties are temporary and trying to find a solution.
第二节：书面表达（共25分）
61. 假设你是展光中学的学生李津，正在美国一所中学作交换生。你和同学们打算在学校里建一个小型中草药植物园，请根据以下要点提示，写信向校长 Mr. White 申请。
(1)表达想法；
(2)说明理由(至少两点);
(3)介绍打算种植的两个品种(如：茉莉、桔子、薄荷、荷花、菊花等),及其 在日常生活中的作用。
注意： (1)种植品种不限于以上提示；
(2)字数不少于100;
(3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
(4)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：中草药植物园 Chinese herbal botanical garden
荣莉 jasmine 薄荷 mint 菊花 chrysanthemum
Dear Mr.White;
I hope this letter finds you well
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely:
Li Jin
【答案】Dear MrWhite;
I hope this letter finds you well. As an exchange student, I am writing to propose an initiative of establishing a small Chinese herbal botanical garden on campus.
Firstly, it serves as an educational resource, offering students the opportunity to learn about the cultural heritage of traditional Chinese herbs. By engaging in hands-on activities such as planting, nurturing, and harvesting, students can develop a deeper appreciation for the importance of biodiversity and sustainable practices in agriculture. Secondly, the garden will create a green space that enhances the aesthetic appeal of our campus and improve local air quality.
We have selected jasmine and mint. Jasmine, is used in Chinese medicine to relieve stress and promote relaxation. Mint, on the other hand, is renowned for its refreshing scent and cooling properties, making it a popular ingredient in teas.
In conclusion, I hope that you will support us in turning this vision into reality.
Yours sincerely,
Li Jin

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