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通州高级中学2024级高一年级英语学科限时作业
制卷人:
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)
1．Where will the woman meet the man later
A．In a park.
B．In a bookstore.
C．In a museum.
2．What are the speakers doing
A．Having an interview.
B．Talking about a career.
C．Discussing an applicant.
3．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Co-workers.
B．Strangers.
C．Classmates.
4．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A wonderful job.
B．A driving test.
C．A way of parking.
5．How is the man feeling now
A．Worried.
B．Relaxed.
C．Excited.
第二节(共15 小题:每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why does the man make the call
A．To advertise for a program.
B．To answer a message.
C．To ask for money.
7．Which sport needs an extra pay
A．Swimming. B．Golf. C．Horse-riding.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the woman doing
A．Planning a trip to Zibo.
B．Asking about local food.
C．Sharing her travel experience.
9．What did the man fail to do during his trip
A．Try the local barbecue.
B．Visit the Red Leaf Gorge.
C．See the Zibo Bookstore.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．Where are the speakers
A．At an artwork show.
B．At a new hotel.
C．At a furniture store.
11．How many bedrooms are there in the woman’s new apartment
A．Two.
B．Five.
C．Ten.
12．What would the woman probably give priority to
A．Total cost.
B．Delivery speed.
C．Item size.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What position is the man applying for
A．A manager assistant.
B．A marketing director.
C．A university teacher.
14．Why did the man come to California
A．To do a study.
B．To run his business.
C．To carry on learning.
15．What did the man think was a key quality for the job
A．Cooperation.
B．Leadership.
C．Patience.
16．Which word best describes the man
A．Intelligent.
B．Devoted.
C．Flexible.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the recycling program about
A．Old phones.
B．Waste paper.
C．Plastic bottles.
18．What is the Lunchbox Revolution
A．Collecting plastic boxes.
B．Using reusable lunchboxes.
C．Building a new school cafeteria.
19．What is the eco-garden used for
A．Growing vegetables.
B．Attracting wildlife.
C．Improving the scenery.
20．What is the purpose of this speech
A．To invite people to pay a visit to the school.
B．To promote new lunchboxes in the school.
C．To call on students to build a green school.
第二节(共15 小题:每小题1.5分，满分22.5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
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What makes ATTO so unique
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●Top Engineering: Guaranteeing comfort, this scooter offers enough legroom and a big comfortable seat. The lightweight makes ATTO super easy to carry and it still rides like a heavy-duty (重型的) scooter.
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21．What can we know about ATTO
A．It cannot be taken aboard a plane or a ship.
B．It can be folded away with great difficulty.
C．It weighs only 37 pounds and is easy to use.
D．It can cover a maximum distance of 12.5 miles.
22．What makes ATTO easily noticed in the crowd
A．Its long-lasting use. B．Its eye-catching design.
C．Its great stability. D．Its improved safety.
23．In which section of a newspaper can you find this passage
A．Advertisement B．Education
C．Business D．Lifestyle
B
3 Stories to Make Your Day
Mail Bonding
In the post office, Alvin Gauthier discovered some letters dated 1955 and addressed to Henry Lamb in Jacksonville. A responsible postman, Gauthier knew the importance of mail to a family. He was determined to see the lost letters delivered. With the help from KARK-TV in Little Rock, he tracked down the last surviving member of the Lamb family, JoAnn Smith, whose older brother Marion wrote the letters while away for work. On his day off, Gauthier drove five hours to Jacksonville to hand the letters to a tearful Smith. “It’s a connection to my family,” she told KARK. “Sometimes,” Gauthier said, “you just go the extra mile... or 379 miles.”
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Wayne and Lindy Baker were driving to Dickson, Oklahoma, in August when the storm sent their truck off the road and into a tree. The Bakers each suffered a broken back and neck, but their son Branson, 9, was unhurt. Climbing out of the backseat, he said, “Mom, Dad, please don’t die — I’ll be back.” Branson ran a mile in the dark to a family friend’s home. Then the Bakers were freed and rushed to a hospital. Lindy’s sister described the young hero this way: “Branson is small, but he is so powerful.”
A Side of Kindness
For five years, Nixta Taqueria served up Mexican dishes in East Austin, Texas, while hosting a “free fridge” for the needy so they could enjoy fresh and nutritious meals without charge. Then an electrical issue challenged the restaurant. The initial cost to fix it was $80,000. But their neighbors stepped in: “You feed the community with the fridge. It’s the least that we could do when you’ve done so much.” In two days, they had raised over $89,000. Responding to the outpouring of kindness, the owners wrote: “Help is there — and asking for it isn’t anything to be ashamed of.”
24．How did JoAnn Smith feel when she received her brother’s letters
A．Anxious and touched.
B．Excited and amused.
C．Moved and grateful.
D．Surprised and interested.
25．Which subtitle best summarizes the second story
A．A Little Hero.
B．A Serious Injury.
C．A Terrible Accident.
D．A Brave Act.
26．Why were the neighbors willing to raise money for the restaurant
A．They wanted to pay back the kindness of the owners.
B．They could continue enjoying delicious meals for free.
C．They offered assistance just out of sympathy and care.
D．They felt it an opportunity to step in as a community.
27．What lesson can be learned from these three stories
A．Two heads are better than one.
B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．Small actions make a big difference.
D．God helps those who help themselves.
C
In the United States, hurricanes and tornadoes get names. When it comes to extreme weather, those storms tend to get an important share of people’s attention. However, hailstorms fly under the radar.
Hail (冰雹) not only impacts homes and vehicles, but agriculture, costing the United States $46 billion in 2023. U.S. hail scientists are disappointed that their last major research campaign took place in the late 1970s, over 50 years ago. “It’s just this big hole,” says Adams-Selin, a hail scientist at Atmospheric and Environmental Research.
As a result, a project called ICECHIP is set to change that. Some 100 researchers from four countries and 11 states are planning fieldwork in May and June of 2025 in the U.S. Central Plains states, which will be the largest ever international campaign for studying hail. Led by Adams-Selin, ICECHIP researchers hope to gather data that could improve hailstorm prediction.
The campaign will rely on new technologies to perform experiments, such as high-speed videography and mobile radar. Researchers will also use balloons to deliver 3D-printed sensors (传感器) into storms to copy the movement of hailstones. A group of 24 ground-based sensors will measure the energy of falling hailstones every 500th of a second, and 3D laser scanners will record collected hailstones’ shapes. Back in the lab, ICECHIP researchers will analyze hailstones’ ice layers to determine the temperature and altitude (海拔) at which they formed — and, in turn, the paths they took through storms.
ICECHIP will bring hail research “into the 21st century,” says Adams-Selin. But some technologies from the 1970s will remain, such as hail foam pads (泡沫垫) to catch hailstones and provide outlines of their sizes and shapes. “One day weather agencies will be able to provide hail warnings just as they do for other severe weather events and predict hailstorms at a low cost.” he says.
28．What does the underlined phrase “fly under the radar” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Move on secretly.
B．Speed up violently.
C．Escape people’s notice.
D．Draw people’s attention.
29．Why is the project ICECHIP launched
A．To reduce effects on human lives.
B．To fill the relevant research gap.
C．To predict severe weather events.
D．To make up for economic losses.
30．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．The main functions of the sensors.
B．The potential results of the analysis.
C．The theoretical basis of the campaign.
D．The experimental methods of the research.
31．What is the best title of this passage
A．Hailstorms: a disaster bringing great losses to people’s life
B．The United States: a country frequently hit by extreme weather
C．ICECHIP: a project helping improve predictions of hailstorms
D．Adams-Selin: a scientist devoted to doing research on hailstorms
D
Standing on a stage, singing a folk song at a local Chinese festival, is an important memory for Kien Vuu. While he was too young to understand the words he was singing, he did understand how much he loved performing music.
Vuu did not grow up to become a professional singer. Instead, he became a noted longevity (长寿) doctor. Yet he never lost his love for singing. “In my work as a doctor, I’ve become convinced that having hobbies is an essential part of living and aging well,” he says. In addition to boosting his mood, singing helps him bond with his family and most importantly, feel connected to his Chinese cultural traditions.
A wrong view is that engaging in hobbies is a waste of time. However, Dr. Kaiser says nearly all hobbies can provide measurable positive health benefits. And the science backs this up. Multiple studies in 2021 found strong evidence that engaging in entertainment can improve our brain’s networks to change and adapt. Hobbies take advantage of this flexibility and help your brain create new connections, helping you in areas beyond just that particular skill. This can be the reason why Kien Vuu, who has a passion for singing, does well in medicine.
Do hobbies make us happier Absolutely, in many ways. People who made a conscious effort each day to spend time doing hobbies showed an average boost of 8% in well-being and a 10% drop in stress and anxiety, according to a 2023 study published in Journal of Personality. Similarly, folks who reported having at least one hobby were found to have fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness, health and life satisfaction, according to a 2023 study published in Nature Medicine.
Is there a right number of hobbies to have The answer is individual. Dr. Kaiser points out while a hobby is what you can do in your spare time that brings you joy, not all hobbies are created equal when it comes to health and happiness.
32．What is the biggest influence of loving music on Kien Vuu
A．Promoting his professional growth.
B．Protecting him from physical diseases.
C．Ridding him of the negative emotions.
D．Feeling attached to his Chinese origin.
33．What can the 2021 multiple studies help us understand
A．Students who are good at dancing will come out first in dancing shows.
B．People who like playing Chinese chess can perform well in mathematics.
C．Parents who prefer writing often have children follow in their footsteps.
D．Friends who enjoy science fiction films always go to the cinema in groups.
34．How does the writer explain the findings in the last but one paragraph
A．By giving explanations.
B．By raising questions.
C．By offering suggestions.
D．By making comparisons.
35．What might be discussed after this passage
A．Ways of choosing personal hobbies.
B．Benefits of loving performing music.
C．Shortcomings of previous research.
D．Approaches to doing further studies.
第二节(共5小题:每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从福佑崇文阁赵老师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。
Can we live forever 36
Aging is a fact of life we can’t escape no matter how hard we try, though as a species we’re getting better at lengthening the process. Back in 1950, the global average lifespan was only 45 years old. 37 We can mainly thank the advancement of medicine for letting us live longer, but at what point do we stop growing and start aging
It’s generally understood that once we reach our late 20s we make the change of developing into aging, which means “the process of growing old”. 38 That seems to be because of the way our species has evolved.
39 So it might make sense that, like any machine, you could live forever if you keep your body well-fueled and maintained. Generally speaking, many evolutionary biologists have concluded that we age simply because the driving force of evolution, known as natural selection, hasn’t selected for fitness and function at an older age.
Of course, humans aren’t alone in this. 40 Many cold-blooded species such as lizards (蜥蜴) keep their fitness and reproductive (繁殖的) abilities and are considered to have insignificantly aging. These animals age very slowly and typically die from non-age related events such as being killed by other animals, disease or natural disasters.
A．What is aging and why do we get older
B．Is this because cells gradually lose some genetic information
C．In comparison, now the global average is above 70 years old.
D．You might say that some lifeless machines can last far longer than humans.
E．After that, our bodies become less efficient at maintaining biological systems.
F．A study found that we can stop aging but we have to reach 105 years old first.
G．Other species have evolved a similar reproductive life cycle — but not all of them.
第三部分 语言运用
第一节(共 15 题:每小题1分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
18-year-old Sabrina kept switching channels on the TV, feeling upset. Her 41 was scheduled in two days and she didn’t want her Dad Pete to attend because she was ashamed of his 42 —looking “dirty” and smelling of coal and sweat...
So when Pete, a coal miner, asked her about the 43 graduation, Sabrina replied in a severe voice: “Dad, I don’t want to be 44 . Please do not come!”
Sabrina’s words gave him a heavy 45 . He was so hurt because he didn’t want to miss such an important event.
Then came the graduation day.
“Next, we call Miss Sabrina Parker!” the host 46 .
Sabrina walked over and received her diploma (文凭) with excitement. 47 , a beautiful video with pictures of Pete and Sabrina from when she was little up until before the graduation made her 48 to the spot. It turned out that Pete made the video. The day before the 49 , Pete met with the principal, 50 his intention. He was thus given special 51 to pull a surprise on Sabrina as soon as she received her diploma.
Sabrina burst into tears after seeing the video. She 52 her dad in the crowd and ran to him as everybody rose to 53 him. She hugged him and cried, “Thank you so much, dad! I feel ashamed of myself for hurting you.”
Pete 54 Sabrina’s tears and they rode home. Now Sabrina was proud of her dad and realized he was not a 55 but a great man who raised her with love and care.
41．A．birthday B．exhibition C．graduation D．performance
42．A．identity B．character C．expression D．appearance
43．A．pushing B．approaching C．striking D．towering
44．A．laughed at B．let down C．left behind D．worn out
45．A．blow B．fist C．bang D．crash
46．A．highlighted B．concluded C．choked D．announced
47．A．Suddenly B．Ultimately C．Gradually D．Immediately
48．A．trapped B．thrown C．frozen D．exposed
49．A．award B．section C．ceremony D．convention
50．A．analyzing B．explaining C．determining D．exchanging
51．A．permission B．promise C．recognition D．appreciation
52．A．encountered B．persuaded C．grasped D．identified
53．A．entertain B．involve C．contact D．applaud
54．A．smoothed out B．wiped away C．gathered up D．brought out
55．A．miner B．legend C．shame D．loser
第二节(共 10 小题:每小题1分，满分 10 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。
On a cold December morning, to enter the National Museum of China in Beijing, people queue up hundreds of meters around the landmark, most of whom are 56 (eager) waiting to buy a refrigerator magnet (冰箱磁贴) shaped like a phoenix coronet (凤冠), a popular item in the museum’s collection. 57 (ensure) they can get one of the 3,000 magnets sold each day, passionate visitors 58 (form) long lines outside the museum before it opens since October.
With the country’s “museum fever” 59 (rise), the trend of attending exhibitions and purchasing creative items is planting the seeds of curiosity and confidence in people’s minds, gaining 60 (popular) and recognition across the country.
61 (compare) to the past, many products are made using 3D printing technology, which look 62 (beautiful) than those with 2D technology. Besides, designers design cultural products from the show. 63 the process is challenging, the products are successfully made, which are sold out within the first two days.
According to the museum, about 60 percent of visitors are under 35 years old. “More young people are visiting our museum and since the practice of the 144-hour visa-free policy, there has been an increase in foreign visitors 64 love to buy our cultural products, too,” says Zhang, “Visitors want Chinese traditional products, who become familiar 65 the Chinese culture.”
第三节:单句语法填空(共15 小题;每小题1分，满分 15分)
66．He is extremely good at describing the adventures of tough men who he believes can (destroy) but not defeated.
67．The old man pulled on him all that he could (bring) him closer.
68．That way nothing (accomplish), he thought.
69．The fish righted himself and swam off again slowly the great tail weaving in the air.
70．In a word, we have now reached a point we wish to enjoy and understand literature.
71．Behind every book is a man, behind the man is the race, and behind the race (be) the natural and social environments.
72．One who reads it is capable of seeing the beauty that (hide) from his eyes before.
73．Its attraction lies more in it awakens in us than what it says.
74．No writer can describe human life reflecting his own life and experiences.
75．They were on the point of signing the contract they noticed a critical error in the terms.
76．The application form which you must attach your photo is available online.
77．We were deeply touched by the (generous)of the community during the fundraising event
78．She asked a book (specific) about ancient Roman history, not just general European history
79．The mountains, (reflect) in the calm waters of the river, looked like a perfect painting.
80．The team's repeated (defeat)in the early matches motivated them to train harder for the finals.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
81．假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Penny最近对中国文学作品产生了浓厚的兴趣，并且在朋友的推荐下先后阅读了《红楼梦》和《平凡的世界》。他写信给你，希望你能再给他推荐一本别的中国文学作品。写信的内容包括：
1. 该文学作品的基本信息，如：作者、主要情节；
2. 你推荐该文学作品的理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Penny,
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Yours,
第二节(满分 15 分)
82．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。
In the first and second grades, I was extremely shy. I had friends, but it just wasn’t in my personality to be very outgoing, even if I knew someone well. I was even quieter with strangers, and so I wasn’t very good at meeting new people. I was afraid that I would do or say something wrong.
So in our school’s annual grand play, I usually sat in a secluded (僻静的) corner to watch the performance alone. I hoped to sit in the background and watch the actors sweat in front of all those pairs of eyes.
One day in the third grade, my teacher Mrs. Sally called me into her office and said, “Oh, Mary, you re great at memorizing things, and you have such a sweet personality. Perfect for Jenny! ‘ But I bowed my head and dared not speak. The teacher saw this and then said, “Of course, plenty of girls would love the role, and I could find somebody else. But I hope you could try it for me. I had you in mind for Jenny while writing the play! If you really don’t want to, I won’t force you. It’s your choice.”
My mind was spinning (快速旋转) faster than the windmill (风车) on the school playground. Mrs. Sally, whom I loved and admired, wanted me to play this role. She believed in me. My eyes moved across the room to a poster I had never noticed before. It showed a shooting star and read, “If you reach for the stars, you might at least grab a piece of the moon.” I looked into Mrs. Sally’s shining blue eyes and said, “Okay, I’ll try.” I realized it was time to throw off my shy mask and show the world who I really was.
In the following five months, the teacher taught me how to set, put on makeup, memorize lines, create costumes and so on. Gradually, I mastered (掌握) my lines and songs.
注意：1、续写词数应为150左右；
2、请按如下格式作答。
The big day came at last.
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At that time, Mrs. Sally came backstage for her final check-up and noticed my nervousness.
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通州高级中学2024级高一年级英语学科限时作业
制卷人:
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)
1．Where will the woman meet the man later
A．In a park.
B．In a bookstore.
C．In a museum.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Why don’t you get a drink while I try on these shirts
W: Actually, I’ll look for the new book in the series I’m reading and meet you there when you’re done.
M: OK, then we’ll grab coffee together.
2．What are the speakers doing
A．Having an interview.
B．Talking about a career.
C．Discussing an applicant.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Ms. Powers, what do you think of Katie after the interview
W: She is suitable for this job. I’ll offer her the position.
3．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Co-workers.
B．Strangers.
C．Classmates.
【答案】C
【原文】M: I can’t believe I’ve actually graduated and I’m leaving tonight. I enjoyed studying with you these years.
W: Same here. And hey, don’t forget to email me once in a while. Let me know how everything goes with you.
4．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A wonderful job.
B．A driving test.
C．A way of parking.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Did I do well in my driving test
M: You did a wonderful job. But you messed up on one thing. Your parking wasn’t all that great.
W: I know, but I still get my license, right
M: You got it.
5．How is the man feeling now
A．Worried.
B．Relaxed.
C．Excited.
【答案】A
【原文】W: You look a little pale. I hope everything is going all right.
M: Actually, I am a bag of nerves. I stayed up all last night preparing for a speech in class this morning.
W: You’ve prepared well. Just take a deep breath and try to relax.
第二节(共15 小题:每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why does the man make the call
A．To advertise for a program.
B．To answer a message.
C．To ask for money.
7．Which sport needs an extra pay
A．Swimming. B．Golf. C．Horse-riding.
【答案】6．B 7．A
【详解】W: Hello
M: Hello. This is the travel agency returning your call. You left a message about the program you’ve booked, asking which sports are included in the cost
W: Yeah, that’s true.
M: Well, there is an extra pay for swimming but if you want to play golf, that’s free for all hotel guests and horse-riding is also for you at no extra money, which is good because I think you are interested in that.
W: That’s great! Is that all
M: Yes. Please let me know if I can help you with any other information. Goodbye.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the woman doing
A．Planning a trip to Zibo.
B．Asking about local food.
C．Sharing her travel experience.
9．What did the man fail to do during his trip
A．Try the local barbecue.
B．Visit the Red Leaf Gorge.
C．See the Zibo Bookstore.
【答案】8．A 9．B
【原文】W: I’ve seen Zibo getting a lot of attention online over the past couple of years. I’m planning to take my kids there during this summer break to experience the local culture.
M: It was fantastic, even with the intense heat. The locals were so friendly.
W: That’s nice. Did you get to see anything special
M: We visited the famous Zibo Bookstore, known as one of China’s most beautiful, and it was incredible. We also tried Zibo barbecue, which was a real treat. Unfortunately, some rain kept us from exploring the Red Leaf Gorge, but hopefully, we can check it out next time.
W: Hearing you say that, I can’t wait to go myself.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．Where are the speakers
A．At an artwork show.
B．At a new hotel.
C．At a furniture store.
11．How many bedrooms are there in the woman’s new apartment
A．Two.
B．Five.
C．Ten.
12．What would the woman probably give priority to
A．Total cost.
B．Delivery speed.
C．Item size.
【答案】10．C 11．A 12．A
【原文】W: I love all the home decorations you have here. And everything is very reasonably priced.
M: Thanks, Miss. Here at Home Imports, we believe furniture is art, and your house is like a gallery. Did you have anything specific in mind
W: I have worked as an interior designer, so I truly appreciate that perspective. And I just moved into a new apartment. I need sofas, lights, beds, shelves, etc. I have two bedrooms, a bathroom, a large living room, and a kitchen. Although it’s smaller than my parents’ 4-room house, I wonder if it will be challenging to decorate the apartment.
M: Not at all. This center has all those items in stock. So, let’s start looking at some items for sale.
W: Great. Also, I’ve had a lot of expenses recently with the move. My main concern is keeping the total cost of these purchases under $20,000. My friends can help carry these items to my home if this saves money on delivery fees.
M: Don’t worry, Miss. We are committed to meeting the budgetary needs of all our customers.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What position is the man applying for
A．A manager assistant.
B．A marketing director.
C．A university teacher.
14．Why did the man come to California
A．To do a study.
B．To run his business.
C．To carry on learning.
15．What did the man think was a key quality for the job
A．Cooperation.
B．Leadership.
C．Patience.
16．Which word best describes the man
A．Intelligent.
B．Devoted.
C．Flexible.
【答案】13．B 14．C 15．B 16．B
【原文】W: Good morning, Mr. Dennis.
M: Good morning, Ms. Abraham. I’m here for the marketing director position.
W: Yes, I know. Why don’t you tell me a bit about yourself
M: I relocated from Illinois to California about five years ago to continue my education. I studied Business Administration. My dad, who’s a business manager and always sharing his insights, inspired me to get a master’s degree in the subject.
W: Okay, what do you think is a key quality for this job
M: Definitely leadership. And I believe I have that quality.
W: Can you give me an example of your leadership
M: Of course. At university, I was selected as the head of the student council for three straight years. During that time, I organized multiple events and assisted many students in making improvements.
W: That’s impressive. Now, what would you say are your strengths and weaknesses
M: I view myself as a devoted individual. Improving team performance is something I take seriously. If a project needs extra effort, I’m willing to put in the extra hours. As a weakness, I can be rather fixed in my views on certain subjects.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the recycling program about
A．Old phones.
B．Waste paper.
C．Plastic bottles.
18．What is the Lunchbox Revolution
A．Collecting plastic boxes.
B．Using reusable lunchboxes.
C．Building a new school cafeteria.
19．What is the eco-garden used for
A．Growing vegetables.
B．Attracting wildlife.
C．Improving the scenery.
20．What is the purpose of this speech
A．To invite people to pay a visit to the school.
B．To promote new lunchboxes in the school.
C．To call on students to build a green school.
【答案】17．A 18．B 19．A 20．C
【原文】
Hey there! I’m Richard, and I want to share some cool news about what we’re doing at school to go green. First up, we’ve got this recycling program. It’s not the usual waste paper and plastic bottle stuff; we’re talking about getting rid of old phones responsibly when you can’t sell your old one. I mean, you can’t exactly give them to charity, right Now, here’s where it gets even more awesome. We’re kicking off this new cafeteria strategy called the Lunchbox Revolution. We’re removing those plastic wrappers and switch to reusable boxes. It’s all about cutting down the trash and looking out for Mother Earth.
But wait, there’s more! We’re building an eco-garden in our school yard. Imagine fresh vegetables, all grown by us. We’ll even use them in the cafeteria. Plus, it’ll look beautiful and may attract insects and birds! Besides, we’re changing our lighting system. We’ll continue encouraging everyone to turn things off but meanwhile we’re setting up a super energy-efficient automated system to control our lights and get water-saving bathrooms. Every bit helps, right The small steps can make a big impact. Let’s make our school the greenest place to be!
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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
ATTO SPORT
THE MOST ADVANCED PORTABLE MOBILITY SCOOTER (代步车)
Where engineering excellence meets flowing design — a lightweight, safe and fashionable scooter for UNLIMITED FREEDOM.
Scooters with various features are on the market, making it critical to select the one that best suits your requirements.
What makes ATTO so unique
●Independence and convenience: Easy to use and conveniently folds in seconds. It easily separates into two parts, with the heaviest piece weighing just 37 pounds, making it easier to lift into your car trunk.
●Go anywhere: Equipped with strong tires and electronic stability control, it is safe to ride and is also flight-approved, ideal for air travel and ships. With a driving range of up to 12.5 miles, a top speed of 6.2 MPH, and a maximum weight-bearing ability of 300 pounds, this scooter is designed for long-lasting use.
●Top Engineering: Guaranteeing comfort, this scooter offers enough legroom and a big comfortable seat. The lightweight makes ATTO super easy to carry and it still rides like a heavy-duty (重型的) scooter.
●Fashionable Design: You deserve a mobility solution that doesn’t just get you from A to B, but makes you feel great while doing so. ATTO stands out from the crowd with its striking design.
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21．What can we know about ATTO
A．It cannot be taken aboard a plane or a ship.
B．It can be folded away with great difficulty.
C．It weighs only 37 pounds and is easy to use.
D．It can cover a maximum distance of 12.5 miles.
22．What makes ATTO easily noticed in the crowd
A．Its long-lasting use. B．Its eye-catching design.
C．Its great stability. D．Its improved safety.
23．In which section of a newspaper can you find this passage
A．Advertisement B．Education
C．Business D．Lifestyle
【答案】21．D 22．B 23．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了ATTO SPORT代步车的独特功能和优势。
21．细节理解题。由文章第五段中“With a driving range of up to 12.5 miles, a top speed of 6.2 MPH, and a maximum weight-bearing ability of 300 pounds, this scooter is designed for long-lasting use. (其续航里程可达12.5英里，最高时速6.2英里/小时，最大承重能力为300磅，这款代步车专为持久使用而设计。)”可知，ATTO的最大行驶距离是12.5英里。故选D。
22．细节理解题。由文章倒数第二段中“ATTO stands out from the crowd with its striking design. (ATTO以其引人注目的设计脱颖而出。)”可知，ATTO引人注目的设计使其在人群中脱颖而出。故选B。
23．推理判断题。由文章最后一段“CALL NOW: 1-888-610-4402 US./rd12 (立即致电：1-888-610-4402 US./rd12)”可知，这是一则广告，可以在报纸的广告栏找到这篇文章。故选A。
B
3 Stories to Make Your Day
Mail Bonding
In the post office, Alvin Gauthier discovered some letters dated 1955 and addressed to Henry Lamb in Jacksonville. A responsible postman, Gauthier knew the importance of mail to a family. He was determined to see the lost letters delivered. With the help from KARK-TV in Little Rock, he tracked down the last surviving member of the Lamb family, JoAnn Smith, whose older brother Marion wrote the letters while away for work. On his day off, Gauthier drove five hours to Jacksonville to hand the letters to a tearful Smith. “It’s a connection to my family,” she told KARK. “Sometimes,” Gauthier said, “you just go the extra mile... or 379 miles.”
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Wayne and Lindy Baker were driving to Dickson, Oklahoma, in August when the storm sent their truck off the road and into a tree. The Bakers each suffered a broken back and neck, but their son Branson, 9, was unhurt. Climbing out of the backseat, he said, “Mom, Dad, please don’t die — I’ll be back.” Branson ran a mile in the dark to a family friend’s home. Then the Bakers were freed and rushed to a hospital. Lindy’s sister described the young hero this way: “Branson is small, but he is so powerful.”
A Side of Kindness
For five years, Nixta Taqueria served up Mexican dishes in East Austin, Texas, while hosting a “free fridge” for the needy so they could enjoy fresh and nutritious meals without charge. Then an electrical issue challenged the restaurant. The initial cost to fix it was $80,000. But their neighbors stepped in: “You feed the community with the fridge. It’s the least that we could do when you’ve done so much.” In two days, they had raised over $89,000. Responding to the outpouring of kindness, the owners wrote: “Help is there — and asking for it isn’t anything to be ashamed of.”
24．How did JoAnn Smith feel when she received her brother’s letters
A．Anxious and touched.
B．Excited and amused.
C．Moved and grateful.
D．Surprised and interested.
25．Which subtitle best summarizes the second story
A．A Little Hero.
B．A Serious Injury.
C．A Terrible Accident.
D．A Brave Act.
26．Why were the neighbors willing to raise money for the restaurant
A．They wanted to pay back the kindness of the owners.
B．They could continue enjoying delicious meals for free.
C．They offered assistance just out of sympathy and care.
D．They felt it an opportunity to step in as a community.
27．What lesson can be learned from these three stories
A．Two heads are better than one.
B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．Small actions make a big difference.
D．God helps those who help themselves.
【答案】24．C 25．A 26．A 27．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了三个温暖人心的故事。
24．推理判断题。由文章Mail Bonding部分中“On his day off, Gauthier drove five hours to Jacksonville to hand the letters to a tearful Smith. “It’s a connection to my family,” she told KARK. (在休息日，Gauthier开了五个小时的车到Jacksonville，把信交给泪流满面的Smith。“这是我和家人的联系，”她告诉KARK。)”可知，Smith收到哥哥的信件时感到感动和感激。故选C。
25．主旨大意题。由文章第二段“Wayne and Lindy Baker were driving to Dickson, Oklahoma, in August when the storm sent their truck off the road and into a tree. The Bakers each suffered a broken back and neck, but their son Branson, 9, was unhurt. Climbing out of the backseat, he said, “Mom, Dad, please don’t die — I’ll be back.” Branson ran a mile in the dark to a family friend’s home. Then the Bakers were freed and rushed to a hospital. Lindy’s sister described the young hero this way: “Branson is small, but he is so powerful.” (八月，Wayne和Lindy Baker夫妇正驾车前往Oklahoma的Dickson，一场风暴将他们的卡车冲出道路，撞上了一棵树。Baker夫妇都受了伤，背部和颈部骨折，但他们9岁的儿子Branson却毫发无损。他从后座爬出来，说道：“妈妈，爸爸，请不要死——我会回来的。”Branson在黑暗中跑了一英里，来到一个家庭朋友的家。随后，Baker夫妇被救出并紧急送往医院。Lindy的姐姐这样描述这位小英雄：“Branson虽小，但他非常勇敢。”)”可知，第二段主要讲述了Wayne和Lindy Baker遭遇车祸后，他们的儿子Branson在黑暗中跑了一英里去求助，最终救出了父母。因此选项A“A Little Hero (一个小英雄)”最能概括第二段的主旨。故选A。
26．细节理解题。由文章最后一段中“You feed the community with the fridge. It’s the least that we could do when you’ve done so much. (你们用冰箱为社区提供食物。你们已经做得够多了，我们现在所做的只是最微不足道的回报。)”可知，邻居们愿意为餐厅筹集资金是为了回报餐厅主人的善意。故选A。
27．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章Mail Bonding部分中“On his day off, Gauthier drove five hours to Jacksonville to hand the letters to a tearful Smith. “It’s a connection to my family,” she told KARK. (在休息日，Gauthier开了五个小时的车到Jacksonville，把信交给泪流满面的Smith。“这是我和家人的联系，”她告诉KARK。)”、由文章第二段“The Bakers each suffered a broken back and neck, but their son Branson, 9, was unhurt. Climbing out of the backseat, he said, “Mom, Dad, please don’t die — I’ll be back.” Branson ran a mile in the dark to a family friend’s home. Then the Bakers were freed and rushed to a hospital. Lindy’s sister described the young hero this way: “Branson is small, but he is so powerful.” (Baker夫妇都受了伤，背部和颈部骨折，但他们9岁的儿子Branson却毫发无损。他从后座爬出来，说道：“妈妈，爸爸，请不要死——我会回来的。”Branson在黑暗中跑了一英里，来到一个家庭朋友的家。随后，Baker夫妇被救出并紧急送往医院。Lindy的姐姐这样描述这位小英雄：“Branson虽小，但他非常勇敢。”)”、由文章最后一段中“For five years, Nixta Taqueria served up Mexican dishes in East Austin, Texas, while hosting a “free fridge” for the needy so they could enjoy fresh and nutritious meals without charge. Then an electrical issue challenged the restaurant. The initial cost to fix it was $80,000.But their neighbors stepped in: “You feed the community with the fridge. It’s the least that we could do when you’ve done so much.” In two days, they had raised over $89,000. (五年来，Nixta Taqueria一直在Texas的East Austin提供墨西哥菜肴，同时还为有需要的人提供“免费冰箱”，让他们能够免费享用新鲜营养的食物。然而，餐馆遭遇了一个电气问题。初步维修费用高达8万美元。但他们的邻居们站了出来：“你们用冰箱为社区提供食物。你们已经做得够多了，我们现在所做的只是最微不足道的回报。”在两天内，他们筹集了超过8.9万美元。)”可知，从这三个故事中我们可以学到的教训是“小小的行动能产生巨大的影响”。故选C。
C
In the United States, hurricanes and tornadoes get names. When it comes to extreme weather, those storms tend to get an important share of people’s attention. However, hailstorms fly under the radar.
Hail (冰雹) not only impacts homes and vehicles, but agriculture, costing the United States $46 billion in 2023. U.S. hail scientists are disappointed that their last major research campaign took place in the late 1970s, over 50 years ago. “It’s just this big hole,” says Adams-Selin, a hail scientist at Atmospheric and Environmental Research.
As a result, a project called ICECHIP is set to change that. Some 100 researchers from four countries and 11 states are planning fieldwork in May and June of 2025 in the U.S. Central Plains states, which will be the largest ever international campaign for studying hail. Led by Adams-Selin, ICECHIP researchers hope to gather data that could improve hailstorm prediction.
The campaign will rely on new technologies to perform experiments, such as high-speed videography and mobile radar. Researchers will also use balloons to deliver 3D-printed sensors (传感器) into storms to copy the movement of hailstones. A group of 24 ground-based sensors will measure the energy of falling hailstones every 500th of a second, and 3D laser scanners will record collected hailstones’ shapes. Back in the lab, ICECHIP researchers will analyze hailstones’ ice layers to determine the temperature and altitude (海拔) at which they formed — and, in turn, the paths they took through storms.
ICECHIP will bring hail research “into the 21st century,” says Adams-Selin. But some technologies from the 1970s will remain, such as hail foam pads (泡沫垫) to catch hailstones and provide outlines of their sizes and shapes. “One day weather agencies will be able to provide hail warnings just as they do for other severe weather events and predict hailstorms at a low cost.” he says.
28．What does the underlined phrase “fly under the radar” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Move on secretly.
B．Speed up violently.
C．Escape people’s notice.
D．Draw people’s attention.
29．Why is the project ICECHIP launched
A．To reduce effects on human lives.
B．To fill the relevant research gap.
C．To predict severe weather events.
D．To make up for economic losses.
30．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．The main functions of the sensors.
B．The potential results of the analysis.
C．The theoretical basis of the campaign.
D．The experimental methods of the research.
31．What is the best title of this passage
A．Hailstorms: a disaster bringing great losses to people’s life
B．The United States: a country frequently hit by extreme weather
C．ICECHIP: a project helping improve predictions of hailstorms
D．Adams-Selin: a scientist devoted to doing research on hailstorms
【答案】28．C 29．B 30．D 31．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项名为ICECHIP的针对冰雹风暴的预测项目，体现科学研究对人类的帮助。
28．词义猜测题。根据划线词的上文“When it comes to extreme weather, those storms tend to get an important share of people’s attention.(当涉及到极端天气时，这些风暴往往会引起人们的很大关注)”和However可知，划线词和上文之间是转折关系，所以划线词意思应该是不被人注意，即“逃避人们的注意”。故选C项。
29．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“U.S. hail scientists are disappointed that their last major research campaign took place in the late 1970s, over 50 years ago. “It’s just this big hole,” says Adams-Selin, a hail scientist at Atmospheric and Environmental Research.(美国冰雹科学家感到失望的是，他们上一次重大的研究活动发生在20世纪70年代末，也就是50多年前。“这就是一个大洞，”大气与环境研究所的冰雹科学家亚当斯-塞林说)”可知，启动ICECHIP项目是为了填补相关研究空白。故选B项。
30．主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“The campaign will rely on new technologies to perform experiments, such as high-speed videography and mobile radar.(该运动将依靠新技术进行实验，如高速摄像和移动雷达)”和“ Back in the lab, ICECHIP researchers will analyze hailstones’ ice layers to determine the temperature and altitude (海拔) at which they formed — and, in turn, the paths they took through storms.(回到实验室后，ICECHIP的研究人员将分析冰雹的冰层，以确定它们形成的温度和高度，进而确定它们穿过风暴的路径)”可知，第四段主要介绍了本研究的实验方法。故选D项。
31．主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第三段“As a result, a project called ICECHIP is set to change that. Some 100 researchers from four countries and 11 states are planning fieldwork in May and June of 2025 in the U.S. Central Plains states, which will be the largest ever international campaign for studying hail. Led by Adams-Selin, ICECHIP researchers hope to gather data that could improve hailstorm prediction.(因此，一个名为ICECHIP的项目将改变这一现状。来自4个国家和11个州的约100名研究人员计划于2025年5月和6月在美国中部平原各州进行实地考察，这将是有史以来规模最大的研究冰雹的国际活动。在Adams-Selin的带领下，ICECHIP的研究人员希望收集数据来改善冰雹的预测)”可知，文章主要介绍了一项名为ICECHIP的针对冰雹风暴的预测项目，体现科学研究对人类的帮助，所以C选项“ICECHIP：一个帮助改善冰雹预测的项目”能概括全文内容，适合用作文章标题。故选C项。
D
Standing on a stage, singing a folk song at a local Chinese festival, is an important memory for Kien Vuu. While he was too young to understand the words he was singing, he did understand how much he loved performing music.
Vuu did not grow up to become a professional singer. Instead, he became a noted longevity (长寿) doctor. Yet he never lost his love for singing. “In my work as a doctor, I’ve become convinced that having hobbies is an essential part of living and aging well,” he says. In addition to boosting his mood, singing helps him bond with his family and most importantly, feel connected to his Chinese cultural traditions.
A wrong view is that engaging in hobbies is a waste of time. However, Dr. Kaiser says nearly all hobbies can provide measurable positive health benefits. And the science backs this up. Multiple studies in 2021 found strong evidence that engaging in entertainment can improve our brain’s networks to change and adapt. Hobbies take advantage of this flexibility and help your brain create new connections, helping you in areas beyond just that particular skill. This can be the reason why Kien Vuu, who has a passion for singing, does well in medicine.
Do hobbies make us happier Absolutely, in many ways. People who made a conscious effort each day to spend time doing hobbies showed an average boost of 8% in well-being and a 10% drop in stress and anxiety, according to a 2023 study published in Journal of Personality. Similarly, folks who reported having at least one hobby were found to have fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness, health and life satisfaction, according to a 2023 study published in Nature Medicine.
Is there a right number of hobbies to have The answer is individual. Dr. Kaiser points out while a hobby is what you can do in your spare time that brings you joy, not all hobbies are created equal when it comes to health and happiness.
32．What is the biggest influence of loving music on Kien Vuu
A．Promoting his professional growth.
B．Protecting him from physical diseases.
C．Ridding him of the negative emotions.
D．Feeling attached to his Chinese origin.
33．What can the 2021 multiple studies help us understand
A．Students who are good at dancing will come out first in dancing shows.
B．People who like playing Chinese chess can perform well in mathematics.
C．Parents who prefer writing often have children follow in their footsteps.
D．Friends who enjoy science fiction films always go to the cinema in groups.
34．How does the writer explain the findings in the last but one paragraph
A．By giving explanations.
B．By raising questions.
C．By offering suggestions.
D．By making comparisons.
35．What might be discussed after this passage
A．Ways of choosing personal hobbies.
B．Benefits of loving performing music.
C．Shortcomings of previous research.
D．Approaches to doing further studies.
【答案】32．D 33．B 34．D 35．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了兴趣爱好对人类身心健康有着积极的影响。
32．细节理解题。根据文章首句和第二段最后一句话“ In addition to boosting his mood, singing helps him bond with his family and most importantly, feel connected to his Chinese cultural traditions.(除了提升他的情绪，唱歌还有助于他与家人建立联系，最重要的是，让他感受到与中国文化传统的联系。)”可知，爱好音乐对Vuu最大的影响是让他感受到和中国的联系。故选D项。
33．推理判断题。根据文章第三段内容“Multiple studies in 2021 found strong evidence that engaging in entertainment can improve our brain’s networks to change and adapt. Hobbies take advantage of this flexibility and help your brain create new connections, helping you in areas beyond just that particular skill.( 2021年的多项研究发现，有强有力的证据表明，参与娱乐活动可以改善我们大脑的网络，使其能够改变和适应。爱好利用了这种灵活性，帮助你的大脑建立新的联系，帮助你在特定技能之外的领域。)”可知，2021年的研究证明参与娱乐活动对大脑网络有改善作用，并帮助建立新的联系，在特定技能之外的领域有所积极影响。由此可推知，选项B“People who like playing Chinese chess can perform well in mathematics.(喜欢下棋的人在数学方面表现很好。)”这一论述是可以通过这些研究解释的。故选B项。
34．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段首先提及“People who made a conscious effort each day to spend time doing hobbies showed an average boost of 8% in well-being and a 10% drop in stress and anxiety.(每天有意识地花时间做爱好的人，幸福感平均提升8%，压力和焦虑下降10%)”可知，该句在论证时用了数字对比；同时“Similarly, folks who reported having at least one hobby were found to have fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness…(同样，那些至少有一种爱好的人抑郁症状更少，幸福感更高……)”可知，该句使用了形容词比较级。由此可推知，作者是通过作比较来解释研究结果的。故选D项。
35．推理判断题。根据文章最一段“Dr. Kaiser points out while a hobby is what you can do in your spare time that brings you joy, not all hobbies are created equal when it comes to health and happiness.(Kaiser博士指出，虽然爱好是你在业余时间可以做的能给你带来快乐的事情，但在健康和幸福方面，并非所有爱好都是平等的。)”可知，该段末尾部分开始提到了并非所有的爱好都是平等的，即，爱好其实具有“选择性”，那么可推知，接下来文章会讲述如何选择个人的兴趣爱好。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题:每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从福佑崇文阁赵老师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。
Can we live forever 36
Aging is a fact of life we can’t escape no matter how hard we try, though as a species we’re getting better at lengthening the process. Back in 1950, the global average lifespan was only 45 years old. 37 We can mainly thank the advancement of medicine for letting us live longer, but at what point do we stop growing and start aging
It’s generally understood that once we reach our late 20s we make the change of developing into aging, which means “the process of growing old”. 38 That seems to be because of the way our species has evolved.
39 So it might make sense that, like any machine, you could live forever if you keep your body well-fueled and maintained. Generally speaking, many evolutionary biologists have concluded that we age simply because the driving force of evolution, known as natural selection, hasn’t selected for fitness and function at an older age.
Of course, humans aren’t alone in this. 40 Many cold-blooded species such as lizards (蜥蜴) keep their fitness and reproductive (繁殖的) abilities and are considered to have insignificantly aging. These animals age very slowly and typically die from non-age related events such as being killed by other animals, disease or natural disasters.
A．What is aging and why do we get older
B．Is this because cells gradually lose some genetic information
C．In comparison, now the global average is above 70 years old.
D．You might say that some lifeless machines can last far longer than humans.
E．After that, our bodies become less efficient at maintaining biological systems.
F．A study found that we can stop aging but we have to reach 105 years old first.
G．Other species have evolved a similar reproductive life cycle — but not all of them.
【答案】36．A 37．C 38．E 39．D 40．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出衰老不可避免但人类平均寿命因医学进步而延长，并探讨了衰老的本质及原因，还说明人类并非唯一有衰老现象的物种，但一些冷血动物衰老缓慢。
36．前文“Can we live forever (我们能永远活着吗)”提出永生的问题，后文段落围绕衰老的概念、人类衰老的原因等展开论述，因此A项“What is aging and why do we get older (什么是衰老以及我们为什么会变老)”符合语境，就衰老的本质和原因提出问题，承接前文，引出后文关于衰老的具体讨论。故选A。
37．前文“Back in 1950, the global average lifespan was only 45 years old. (回到1950年，全球平均寿命只有45岁)”提到1950年全球的平均寿命；后文“We can mainly thank the advancement of medicine for letting us live longer (我们主要要感谢先进的医学让我们活得更久)”提到寿命的延长主要得益于医学进步；因此C项“In comparison, now the global average is above 70 years old. (相比之下，现在全球平均寿命超过70岁)”点明当前全球的平均寿命，和前文形成比较，引出后文的原因，符合语境。故选C。
38．前文“It’s generally understood that once we reach our late 20s we make the change of developing into aging, which means “the process of growing old”. (人们普遍认为，一旦我们快30岁了，我们就会发生进入衰老的变化，这意味着‘变老的过程’)”指出快30岁时人开始进入衰老阶段，因此E项“After that, our bodies become less efficient at maintaining biological systems. (在那之后，我们的身体维持生物系统的效率会降低)”承接前文，说明进入衰老阶段后身体的变化，符合语境，其中的that指代前文的our late 20s。故选E。
39．后文“So it might make sense that, like any machine, you could live forever if you keep your body well-fueled and maintained. (因此，就像任何机器一样，如果你保持身体充足的能量和保养，你就可以长生不老，这可能是有道理的)”提到人如何像机器一样保持不衰老，因此D项“You might say that some lifeless machines can last far longer than humans. (你可能会说一些无生命的机器能比人类持续更久)”符合语境，提到有些机器比人活得更久，引出后文，适合作为段首句。故选D。
40．前文“Of course, humans aren’t alone in this. (当然，人类在这方面并不孤单)”指出人类的衰老并非个例，后文“Many cold-blooded species such as lizards (蜥蜴) keep their fitness and reproductive (繁殖的) abilities and are considered to have insignificantly aging. (许多冷血物种，如蜥蜴，保持着它们的健康和繁殖能力，被认为没有明显的衰老)”举出没有明显衰老的物种，因此G项“Other species have evolved a similar reproductive life cycle — but not all of them. (其他物种也进化出了类似的生殖生命周期——但并非所有物种都是如此)”承前启后，指出有些物种也会衰老，同时存在不衰老的物种，符合语境。故选G。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节(共 15 题:每小题1分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
18-year-old Sabrina kept switching channels on the TV, feeling upset. Her 41 was scheduled in two days and she didn’t want her Dad Pete to attend because she was ashamed of his 42 —looking “dirty” and smelling of coal and sweat...
So when Pete, a coal miner, asked her about the 43 graduation, Sabrina replied in a severe voice: “Dad, I don’t want to be 44 . Please do not come!”
Sabrina’s words gave him a heavy 45 . He was so hurt because he didn’t want to miss such an important event.
Then came the graduation day.
“Next, we call Miss Sabrina Parker!” the host 46 .
Sabrina walked over and received her diploma (文凭) with excitement. 47 , a beautiful video with pictures of Pete and Sabrina from when she was little up until before the graduation made her 48 to the spot. It turned out that Pete made the video. The day before the 49 , Pete met with the principal, 50 his intention. He was thus given special 51 to pull a surprise on Sabrina as soon as she received her diploma.
Sabrina burst into tears after seeing the video. She 52 her dad in the crowd and ran to him as everybody rose to 53 him. She hugged him and cried, “Thank you so much, dad! I feel ashamed of myself for hurting you.”
Pete 54 Sabrina’s tears and they rode home. Now Sabrina was proud of her dad and realized he was not a 55 but a great man who raised her with love and care.
41．A．birthday B．exhibition C．graduation D．performance
42．A．identity B．character C．expression D．appearance
43．A．pushing B．approaching C．striking D．towering
44．A．laughed at B．let down C．left behind D．worn out
45．A．blow B．fist C．bang D．crash
46．A．highlighted B．concluded C．choked D．announced
47．A．Suddenly B．Ultimately C．Gradually D．Immediately
48．A．trapped B．thrown C．frozen D．exposed
49．A．award B．section C．ceremony D．convention
50．A．analyzing B．explaining C．determining D．exchanging
51．A．permission B．promise C．recognition D．appreciation
52．A．encountered B．persuaded C．grasped D．identified
53．A．entertain B．involve C．contact D．applaud
54．A．smoothed out B．wiped away C．gathered up D．brought out
55．A．miner B．legend C．shame D．loser
【答案】
41．C 42．D 43．B 44．A 45．A 46．D 47．A 48．C 49．C 50．B 51．A 52．D 53．D 54．B 55．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了18岁的塞布丽娜不想让父亲去参加毕业典礼，因为她对他的外表感到羞耻。结果在毕业典礼当天，父亲为她准备了一个特别的视频，塞布丽娜看完视频后泪流满面，为自己的行为向父亲道歉。
41．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的毕业典礼安排在两天后，她不想让她的爸爸皮特参加，因为她对他的外表感到羞耻——看起来“肮脏”，闻起来有煤和汗水的味道……A. birthday生日；B. exhibition展览；C. graduation毕业；D. performance表演。根据后文“Then came the graduation day.(毕业的日子到了)”可知，她的毕业典礼安排在两天后。故选C。
42．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的毕业典礼安排在两天后，她不想让她的爸爸皮特参加，因为她对他的外表感到羞耻——看起来“肮脏”，闻起来有煤和汗水的味道……A. identity身份；B. character性格；C. expression表达；D. appearance外表。根据后文“looking “dirty” and smelling of coal and sweat...”可知，她对父亲的外表感到羞耻。故选D。
43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：因此，当矿工皮特问起她对即将到来的毕业典礼的看法时，塞布丽娜用一种严厉的声音回答说：“爸爸，我不想被嘲笑。请不要来！”A. pushing推；B. approaching临近；C. striking打击；D. towering高翔。根据后文“was scheduled in two days”可知，此处指询问即将到来的毕业典礼。故选B。
44．考查动词短语辨析。句意：因此，当矿工皮特问起她对即将到来的毕业典礼的看法时，塞布丽娜用一种严厉的声音回答说：“爸爸，我不想被嘲笑。请不要来！”A. laughed at嘲笑；B. let down放下；C. left behind被遗留；D. worn out磨损。根据上文“because she was ashamed”可知，她为父亲感到羞耻，不想让父亲去参加典礼，免得被嘲笑。故选A。
45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：塞布丽娜的话给了他沉重的打击。A. blow打击；B. fist拳头；C. bang重击；D. crash撞车。根据后文“He was so hurt because he didn’t want to miss such an important event.(他很伤心，因为他不想错过这样一个重要的事件)”可知，女儿的话打击了父亲。故选A。
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：“接下来，有请塞布丽娜·帕克小姐！”主持人宣布。A. highlighted突出；B. concluded下结论；C. choked使窒息；D. announced宣布。根据上文“Next, we call Miss Sabrina Parker!”可知，此处指主持人在宣布上台的人。故选D。
47．考查副词词义辨析。句意：突然，一个美丽的视频，里面有皮特和塞布丽娜从她小时候到毕业前的照片，让她呆在那里。A. Suddenly突然；B. Ultimately最后；C. Gradually逐渐地；D. Immediately立即。根据后文“a beautiful video with pictures of Pete and Sabrina from when she was little up”可知，接过了文凭以后突然出现了美丽的视频。故选A。
48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：突然，一个美丽的视频，里面有皮特和塞布丽娜从她小时候到毕业前的照片，让她呆在那里。A. trapped被困；B. thrown扔；C. frozen呆住；D. exposed暴露。根据后文“to the spot”可知，视频里是皮特和塞布丽娜从她小时候到毕业前的照片，让她呆在那里，短语freeze to the spot表示“僵在原地”。故选C。
49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：典礼的前一天，皮特见了校长，解释了他的意图。A. award奖励；B. section部分；C. ceremony典礼；D. convention习俗。根据上文“until before the graduation”可知，视频是皮特在毕业典礼前一天准备好的。故选C。
50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：典礼的前一天，皮特见了校长，解释了他的意图。A. analyzing分析；B. explaining解释；C. determining决定；D. exchanging交换。根据后文“his intention”可知，见了校长，解释了他的意图。故选B。
51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：因此，他得到了特别的许可，可以在塞布丽娜拿到毕业证书时给她一个惊喜。A. permission允许；B. promise承诺；C. recognition认可；D. appreciation感激。根据后文“to pull a surprise on Sabrina as soon as she received her diploma”可知，父亲得到了特别的许可，可以在塞布丽娜拿到毕业证书时给她一个惊喜。故选A。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她在人群中认出了她的父亲，并在大家起立为他鼓掌时跑向他。A. encountered遇见；B. persuaded说服；C. grasped抓住；D. identified认出。根据后文“her dad in the crowd”可知，此处指在人群中认出了父亲。故选D。
53．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她在人群中认出了她的父亲，并在大家起立为他鼓掌时跑向他。A. entertain娱乐；B. involve涉及；C. contact联系；D. applaud鼓掌。根据上文“as everybody rose to”可知，此处指大家起立为这位父亲鼓掌。故选D。
54．考查动词短语辨析。句意：皮特擦干塞布丽娜的眼泪，他们回家了。A. smoothed out解决问题；B. wiped away擦去；C. gathered up聚集；D. brought out发布。根据后文“Sabrina’s tears”可知，此处指擦去女儿的眼泪。故选B。
55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在塞布丽娜为她的父亲感到骄傲，并意识到他不是一个耻辱，而是一个伟大的男人，他用爱和关心抚养她长大。A. miner矿工；B. legend传奇；C. shame耻辱；D. loser失败者。根据上文“because she was ashamed of”可知，此处指女儿不再认为父亲是一个耻辱。故选C。
第二节(共 10 小题:每小题1分，满分 10 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。
On a cold December morning, to enter the National Museum of China in Beijing, people queue up hundreds of meters around the landmark, most of whom are 56 (eager) waiting to buy a refrigerator magnet (冰箱磁贴) shaped like a phoenix coronet (凤冠), a popular item in the museum’s collection. 57 (ensure) they can get one of the 3,000 magnets sold each day, passionate visitors 58 (form) long lines outside the museum before it opens since October.
With the country’s “museum fever” 59 (rise), the trend of attending exhibitions and purchasing creative items is planting the seeds of curiosity and confidence in people’s minds, gaining 60 (popular) and recognition across the country.
61 (compare) to the past, many products are made using 3D printing technology, which look 62 (beautiful) than those with 2D technology. Besides, designers design cultural products from the show. 63 the process is challenging, the products are successfully made, which are sold out within the first two days.
According to the museum, about 60 percent of visitors are under 35 years old. “More young people are visiting our museum and since the practice of the 144-hour visa-free policy, there has been an increase in foreign visitors 64 love to buy our cultural products, too,” says Zhang, “Visitors want Chinese traditional products, who become familiar 65 the Chinese culture.”
【答案】
56．eagerly 57．To ensure 58．have formed/have been forming 59．rising 60．popularity 61．Compared 62．more beautiful 63．While/Although/Though 64．who/that 65．with
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，传统冰箱磁贴的热卖引发了国家“博物馆热”，3D打印的文创产品很受欢迎，尤其受到年轻人的喜爱。外国游客也通过中国文创产品更加了解中国传统文化。
56．考查副词。句意：在一个寒冷的十二月早晨，人们在北京的中国国家博物馆周围排起了数百米的长队，大多数人正热切地等待购买一个形状像凤冠的冰箱磁贴，这是博物馆收藏中的一种热门商品。eager是个形容词，意思是“急切的”，这里需要变成副词eagerly，充当状语修饰动词wait，表示“热切地”等待。故答案是eagerly。
57．考查非谓语动词。句意：为了确保能买到每天销售的3000个磁贴之一，热情的游客自10月份以来一直在博物馆开门前排起长队。这里需要将ensure转化为不定式充当目的状语，注意首字母大写，故答案是To ensure。
58．考查谓语动词。句意：为了确保能买到每天销售的3000个磁贴之一，热情的游客自10月份以来一直在博物馆开门前排起长队。根据时间状语“since October”可知，这个句子应该使用现在完成时或者现在完成进行时，表示从过去持续到现在的动作，或者动作从过去持续

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