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单元检测卷(三)
[分值：150分]
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1．What does the woman mean
A．The weather is changeable.
B．She dislikes the weather.
C．The man lacks patience.
2．When is the man able to attend the play
A．On Wednesday.
B．On Thursday.
C．On Friday.
3．How does the man want to travel
A．By plane. B．By car. C．By train.
4．Where is the chocolate cake
A．On the table.
B．In the fridge.
C．In the oven.
5．What is the probable relationship between the woman and Greg
A．Neighbors.
B．Classmates.
C．Teacher and student.
第二节　(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．How does the woman feel about applying for jobs
A．Excited. B．Ashamed. C．Nervous.
7．Where did the man fill out a job application
A．At a toy store.
B．At a gas station.
C．At a car rental agency.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At a school.
B．At a cinema.
C．At Lily’s house.
9．What movie award show does the woman invite the man to watch
A．The Hundred Flowers Awards.
B．The Cannes Film Festival.
C．The Golden Rooster Awards.
10．What does the woman like about movie award shows
A．The actors.
B．The dresses.
C．The stage.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why is Mom disappointed
A．Dominic performs badly at school.
B．Dominic intends not to become a doctor.
C．Dominic fails to be admitted to a high school.
12．What does Dominic desire to do
A．Make instruments.
B．Play on stage.
C．Create songs.
13．What is the woman’s attitude towards Dominic’s decision
A．Disapproving.
B．Supportive.
C．Unconcerned.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What is Big Bear
A．A ski field.
B．A company.
C．A club.
15．Why is the man staying in the cabin
A．It is cheap.
B．It is interesting.
C．It is convenient.
16．What is the woman worried about if she can go
A．Her new job.
B．The living conditions.
C．The limit on the number of people.
17．What will the woman do next
A．Pack her bag.
B．Check her schedule.
C．Ask for leave from work.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What is the talk mainly about
A．An inspiring story.
B．A world record.
C．A family reunion.
19．Why did Jonny nearly fall over
A．He got tired and weak.
B．He was pushed by another athlete.
C．He was overexcited at nearing the finish line.
20．What place did Jonny get in the race
A．First. B．Second. C．Third.
第二部分　阅读(共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节　(共15 小题；每小题2.5分，满分 37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Adventure.New experiences.Interesting people.Read about other people’s exciting travels around the world with these three books.
Is That Bike Diesel，Mate？One Man，One Bike and the First Lap Around Australia on Used Cooking Oil by Paul Carter
There are lots of ways to travel around Australia.You could do it by plane，train or car.But author Paul Carter decided to tour the country on a homemade motorcycle that runs on cooking oil.Why？The author worked in the oil industry for many years，and was keen to explore alternative fuels.So，he bought the unusual bike from a group of Australian university students (who had built it themselves) and set off.On route，he has lots of amusing experiences.He almost dies in a crash and he even attempts to break the land speed record for a motorbike running.
You Are Awful(But I Like You)：Travels Through Unloved Britain by Tim Moore
Travel writers usually go to the best destinations.But not Tim Moore.In the book，Tim travels to the worst places in the UK.Follow him as he heads to “the bleakest towns，the worst hotels and the scariest pubs”．And to make matters worse，he does it in the middle of winter.“My primary challenge was to have a good time in places that everyone had said I wouldn’t，” said the author.And he does meet lots of quirky characters and discovers that even Britain’s ugliest parts have an inner beauty.
Coasting：A Private Voyage by Jonathan Raban
In 1982，author Jonathan Raban bought a boat and navigated Britain.And this is the book about his adventure.Along the way he gets caught in a few storms，explores seaside towns and even takes his aging parents along for part of the journey.Raban also uses his time at sea to think about how 1980s Britain is changing under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
21．What mainly reflects Paul Carter’s travel around Australia
A．His concern for environmental protection.
B．His love for adventure and thrill-seeking.
C．His desire to break records and gain fame.
D．His rebellion against traditional transportation methods.
22．What can be best understood as Tim Moore’s attempt
A．Challenging himself and proving his resilience.
B．Demonstrating that he is distinctive from other travel writers.
C．Criticizing the tourism industry’s focus on popular destinations.
D．Exposing the hidden charm of overlooked places.
23．What commonalities do the three books share
A．They are all written by famous travel writers.
B．They focus on luxurious travel experiences.
C．They involve unique and unconventional travel experiences.
D．They offer alternative fuel sources and their applications.
B
Lynda Doughty，a marine biologist，developed a passion for marine wildlife during her childhood.Growing up along the coast of Maine，she witnessed the impact of human activity on marine mammals and she made it her life’s work to protect them.“I feel this intense responsibility to help these animals，” Lynda said.“And，really，this is what I was put on this Earth to do.”
Harbor seals are among the most common mammals found along the East Coast，and they face various threats to their well-being，including fishing nets and illegal feeding，chemical pollutants，as well as boat and propeller(螺旋桨) injuries.
Earlier in her career，she worked for a marine mammal emergency response organization that eventually closed due to lack of funding.To fill the gap left by the group，Lynda started her own non-profit organization—Marine Mammals of Maine in 2011.It has since provided response and medical care for more than 3,000 marine mammals.
Lynda’s team operates a 24-hour hotline that responds to calls regarding marine mammals in danger.Their permit allows them to respond to mammals stranded(搁浅) within 2,500 miles of the coastline，and her team only offers help if the mammal is in critical condition.Critically ill mammals are transported to Lynda’s center and nursed back to health.Seals typically require three or more months of professional care treatment before they are released back into the ocean.
In addition to mammal rescues，Marine Mammals of Maine conducts important research to learn about marine mammal habitats and human impacts.Marine mammals can give us clues about the ocean’s health，which ultimately affects human well-being as well.The organization also helps promote marine conservation among youth and the local community.In addition，they instruct the public on what to do，and what not to do，when encountering wild species like harbor seals.
24．What do Lynda’s words mean
A．She was born along the coast of Maine.
B．She ignored the impact of human activity.
C．She did her work with a sense of mission.
D．She protected marine wildlife at a young age.
25．Why did Lynda set up Marine Mammals of Maine
A．To earn more money.
B．To replace the group.
C．To make the group a non-profit organization.
D．To restart marine mammal emergency response.
26．What can we learn about Lynda’s team from paragraph 4
A．It only treats critically ill seals.
B．It rescues marine mammals in danger.
C．It protects all endangered marine mammals.
D．It stops people from fishing marine mammals.
27．What’s the purpose of paragraph 5
A．To state younger generations need to be instructed.
B．To stress the severe situations that marine life faces.
C．To mention other social contributions of Lynda’s team.
D．To show humans have a great impact on marine mammals.
C
When continent splits occur，they usually leave traces in ancient rocks，fossils，and mountain ranges.However，around 155 million years ago，when a 5,000-kilometer land broke away from Western Australia and began its drift，it only left behind a basin deep below the ocean known as the Argo Abyssal Plain and scientists have been unable to find where this lost continent，Argoland，disappeared to until now.
The seabed structure suggests that the continent drifted northwestward，potentially towards present-day Southeast Asia.But surprisingly，there is no large continent hidden beneath those islands，only small continental fragments.Using this theory，geologists discovered that Argoland hadn’t really disappeared but survived as a “very extended and fragmented collection” under the islands to the east of Indonesia.Unlike other continents like Africa and South America，which broke neatly into two pieces，Argoland split into many smaller fragments that were dispersed(分散的)．With advanced technology and the discovery，scientists can now piece them together.
Tracing the continents is vital for understanding processes like the evolution of biodiversity.It could help explain something known as the mysterious Wallace Line，which is an imaginary boundary that separates mammals，birds，and even early human species in Southeast Asian islands.The boundary has puzzled scientists for long because it clearly separates the island’s wildlife.To the west of the line are mammals like apes and elephants.But these are almost completely absent to the east，where you can find marsupials and cockatoos—animals typically associated with Australia.Researchers have theorized that this may be because Argoland carried its own wildlife away from Australia before it crashed into Southeast Asia，which helps explain why different species are found on one land.
The story of Argoland is not one of complete disappearance but of transformation.As the world continues to evolve，this lost continent serves as a powerful symbol of the fragility(脆弱性) of life on this planet，and a reminder of the importance of respecting and protecting the world that we live in.
28．What is Argoland
A．It is a basin deep below the ocean in Western Australia.
B．It is a large continent hidden beneath the islands of Southeast Asia.
C．It is a new land emerging from under the islands to the east of Indonesia.
D．It is a fragmented continent drifting from Western Australia to Southeast Asia.
29．Why is Wallace Line mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To introduce an imaginary boundary.
B．To support the assumed theory of the lost continent.
C．To show different species in Southeast Asian islands.
D．To explain the reason why scientists are puzzled about the boundary.
30．Which of the following is NOT the significance of this new discovery
A．It warns us to protect our planet.
B．It shows the creatures on earth are fragile.
C．It reminds us of the power of human activities.
D．It explains the biodiversity in Southeast Asian islands.
31．What is the main idea of this passage
A．The mystery of a lost continent has been unfolded.
B．The fragments of Indonesia have been pieced together.
C．The formation of the Argo Abyssal Plain has been discovered.
D．The evolution of species in Southeast Asian islands has been traced.
D
Humans have been living together since...forever.But it’s only recently that the term “co-living” has started to appear everywhere.Co-living is a real estate(房地产) term that has been recently popularized by the rise of housing start-ups offering affordable housing in homes occupied by five or more adult roommates.These co-living spaces take many forms，including everything from single family homes repurposed to house non-related families，to floors in a high-rise building that have been transformed into dormitory-style accommodations.
According to the U．S.Census，the number of young people aged 18－34 living alone decreased by 10.3% from 2005 to 2015.Factors such as the 2008 housing crisis and student loan debt have made it more difficult for young people to afford their own apartments.
This trend is not unique to America.In Hong Kong，where the average living space per person is 160 square feet and 76% of adults aged 18－35 live at home with their parents，co-living is a popular alternative to living at home—and one that allows them to save money to buy their own home in one of the most expensive rental markets in the world.In London，competitive real estate markets make living alone financially unattainable for many.
Co-living spaces offer a safe，flexible shared housing option for single people living in urban areas.They bring together like-minded people.Whether you’re moving to a new city，or busy with work，making friends as an adult can be hard.According to a 2019 survey，about 30% of Millennials “often” or “always” feel lonely.Co-living attempts to solve that problem by offering a built-in community of people who are open to sharing meals，hosting movie nights，and talking about each other’s days.With private bedrooms and shared living spaces，co-living homes allow you to socialize when you want to，and be alone when you don’t.
32．What does the term “co-living” generally refer to
A．Owning a single-family home.
B．Living in a family-style building.
C．Occupying a room in an apartment.
D．Sharing a living space with several others.
33．Why are Hong Kong and London mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To introduce a new trend in living.
B．To explain why co-living is so popular.
C．To stress how important co-living is.
D．To compare two different living styles.
34．What can co-living help people do
A．Build a sense of belonging.
B．Enjoy financial freedom.
C．Keep a good work-life balance.
D．Develop problem-solving skills.
35．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Shared Spaces: Benefit of Co-living
B．Co-living: a Housing Type on the Rise
C．Co-living: a Must for Young Adults
D．Housing Reform: Co-living as a Solution
第二节　(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
To fully appreciate Australian cuisine，you have to consider the unique nature of its wildlife and geography.For one thing，there are the wide plains in the interior of the country，which are home to millions of grazing animals.For another，there is Australia’s long coastline，which is next to all the riches of the sea. 36
One of the most popular red meats in Australia is also unique to the continent: kangaroo.This may seem strange as the kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia.However，in recent years，kangaroos have increased in number to around 45 million.These kangaroos wander onto the roads and into cities，making trouble. 37 As a consequence，the government is encouraging people to use these animals as food.
As for seafood，many of the first Europeans who came to Australia loved the sea. 38 Since the coastline is so long，each region has its own dishes that are related to the seafood found in its waters.
But then，how is all this food cooked Perhaps the favourite way of cooking food in Australia is the barbecue. 39 It is a time for friends and relatives to get together and have fun.Even strangers passing through will be offered a seat，a cold drink，and something off the grill.
40 As Australia is a diverse country with people from many nations，Australian cooking now has flavours and cuisines from around the globe.No matter who you are and no matter what cuisine interests you，you are always sure to find a warm welcome and a full plate waiting for you in Australia.
A．Australia is made up of many regions.
B．Beyond this，what is Australian cooking
C．Casual friendliness is the key to such meals.
D．People need to pay attention to the protection of kangaroos.
E．Their increased numbers have also harmed plants and other wildlife.
F．Perhaps this is one reason why so many Australians live near the coast.
G．It is no wonder that much of Australian cuisine centres around red meat and seafood.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共15 小题；每小题1分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 2001，I participated in an expedition to explore the Titanic.Our team used two small deep-sea robots，one blue and one green.My 41 was to ensure the robots’ batteries worked well.
Unfortunately，the green robot 42 a problem on the third day of this ambitious adventure.It got 43 inside the Titanic.Even worse，one of its batteries was damaged.That was 44 ，as the battery could explode.It could harm the robot and the ship.We had to find a way to get it out.
In the middle of the vast ocean，though，there are no stores to buy 45 .So，we had an idea.We took a coat hanger and put it inside the blue robot.The 46 was to use the hanger’s hook to pull out the green robot.
Accompanied by two fellow crew members，I prepared to go down in a three-man submarine(潜艇)．A machine lifted us and placed us in the 47 .Then we started to 48 —12,500 feet to the ocean floor.
At about 9,000 feet，a crewmate 49 touched some wires.Suddenly，all the submarine’s lights went out.We were in complete 50 .It was terrifying，but the skilled pilot swiftly fixed it，and we 51 our journey.
Finally，upon reaching the site，we were 52 by a solemn(庄严的) scene where we started to see suitcases and shoes，serving as 53 reminders of the tragic events.For approximately 12 hours，we managed to 54 the trapped robot with the coat hanger.There was no way we were going to leave it behind—that little robot was part of our 55 .
41．A.interest B．job
C．attitude D．achievement
42．A.understood B．avoided
C．encountered D．addressed
43．A.misled B．upgraded
C．lost D．stuck
44．A.dangerous B．confusing
C．embarrassing D．unreliable
45．A.instructions B．phones
C．weapons D．supplies
46．A.plan B．question
C．message D．note
47．A.ship B．robot
C．air D．water
48．A.swim B．work
C．sink D．float
49．A.intentionally B．accidentally
C．carefully D．frequently
50．A.loneliness B．tiredness
C．darkness D．annoyance
51．A.gave up B．carried on
C．paid for D．put off
52．A.challenged B．beaten
C．greeted D．motivated
53．A.silent B．temporary
C．friendly D．comforting
54．A.destroy B．free
C．observe D．repair
55．A.journey B．life
C．career D．team
第二节　(共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
(2024·新课标Ⅰ)
Heatherwick Studio recently built a greenhouse at the edge of the National Trust’s Woolbeding Gardens.This beautiful structure，named Glasshouse，is at the centre of a new garden that shows how the Silk Road influences English gardens even in modern times.
The latest 56. (engineer) techniques are applied to create this protective 57.____________(function) structure that is also beautiful.The design features ten steel “sepals(萼片)” made of glass and aluminium(铝)．These sepals open on warm days 58. (give) the inside plants sunshine and fresh air.In cold weather，the structure stays 59. (close) to protect the plants.
Further，the Silk Route Garden around the greenhouse 60. (walk) visitors through a journey influenced by the ancient Silk Road，by which silk as well as many plant species came to Britain for 61. first time.These plants included modern Western 62. (favourite) such as rosemary，lavender and fennel.The garden also contains a winding path that guides visitors through the twelve regions of the Silk Road.The path offers over 300 plant species for visitors to see，too.
The Glasshouse stands 63. a great achievement in contemporary design，to house the plants of the southwestern part of China at the end of a path retracing(追溯) the steps along the Silk Route 64. brought the plants from their native habitat in Asia to come to define much of the 65. (rich) of gardening in England.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
六月八日为联合国指定的世界海洋日，由于海洋污染越来越严重，假定你是校学生会的主席李华，请用英语为学校写一篇关于“保护海洋”的倡议信。内容包括：
　　　1．当前状况；
　　　2．保护海洋的重要性及措施；
　　　3．提出倡议。
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；
　　　2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear schoolmates，
I am Li Hua，chairman of the students’ council.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节　(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jeff and I had many conversations during the year，but I will always remember the time he told me about his family.His father，a successful physician，was cold and strict in Jeff’s words.His father had even paved the way for Jeff to attend the same college from which he had graduated.
Jeff was twenty-seven and a successful business planner at a company—without a degree.His passion was skiing.When he graduated from high school，he decided to decline his father’s offer and，instead，to work with a ski patrol(滑雪巡逻队)．With pain in his eyes，Jeff told me he still remembered the day when he told his father he was going to give up college and take a job at a ski resort.
Hearing Jeff’s decision，his father looked off into the distance.Then came the words that still echoed in Jeff’s mind: “You lazy kid.No son of mine is going to work with a ski patrol and does not attend college.I should have known you’d never amount to anything！” The two had not spoken since that conversation.
Later，he was back in the area near where he grew up and he certainly did not want his father to know he was attending college.He was doing this for himself，not for his father.He said it over and over again.Jeff’s sister had always remained supportive of Jeff’s decisions.She stayed in contact with their father，but Jeff had made her promise that she would not share any information about his life with their father.
The day when the graduation ceremony came，I walked around talking to people before it started.I noticed a man with a confused expression.
“Excuse me，” he said as he politely approached me.“What is happening here today？”
“It’s graduation day，” I replied，smiling.“Well，that’s odd，” he said.“My daughter asked me to meet her at this address.” His eyes sparkled and he smiled，“Maybe she completed her associate’s degree and wanted to surprise me！”
I helped him find a seat.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
　　　2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
As I left him，he said，“Thank you.By the way，my name’s Dr.Holstrom.”
Jeff was the last person to cross the stage.
单元检测卷(三)
[分值：150分]
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1．What does the woman mean
A．The weather is changeable.
B．She dislikes the weather.
C．The man lacks patience.
2．When is the man able to attend the play
A．On Wednesday.
B．On Thursday.
C．On Friday.
3．How does the man want to travel
A．By plane. B．By car. C．By train.
4．Where is the chocolate cake
A．On the table.
B．In the fridge.
C．In the oven.
5．What is the probable relationship between the woman and Greg
A．Neighbors.
B．Classmates.
C．Teacher and student.
第二节　(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．How does the woman feel about applying for jobs
A．Excited. B．Ashamed. C．Nervous.
7．Where did the man fill out a job application
A．At a toy store.
B．At a gas station.
C．At a car rental agency.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At a school.
B．At a cinema.
C．At Lily’s house.
9．What movie award show does the woman invite the man to watch
A．The Hundred Flowers Awards.
B．The Cannes Film Festival.
C．The Golden Rooster Awards.
10．What does the woman like about movie award shows
A．The actors.
B．The dresses.
C．The stage.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why is Mom disappointed
A．Dominic performs badly at school.
B．Dominic intends not to become a doctor.
C．Dominic fails to be admitted to a high school.
12．What does Dominic desire to do
A．Make instruments.
B．Play on stage.
C．Create songs.
13．What is the woman’s attitude towards Dominic’s decision
A．Disapproving.
B．Supportive.
C．Unconcerned.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What is Big Bear
A．A ski field.
B．A company.
C．A club.
15．Why is the man staying in the cabin
A．It is cheap.
B．It is interesting.
C．It is convenient.
16．What is the woman worried about if she can go
A．Her new job.
B．The living conditions.
C．The limit on the number of people.
17．What will the woman do next
A．Pack her bag.
B．Check her schedule.
C．Ask for leave from work.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What is the talk mainly about
A．An inspiring story.
B．A world record.
C．A family reunion.
19．Why did Jonny nearly fall over
A．He got tired and weak.
B．He was pushed by another athlete.
C．He was overexcited at nearing the finish line.
20．What place did Jonny get in the race
A．First. B．Second. C．Third.
答案　1.A　2.C　3.A　4.B　5.B　6.C　7.B　8.A　9.C　10.B　11.B　12.C　13.A　14.A　15.C　16.C　17.B　18.A　19.A　20.B
听力材料
Text 1
M：I really like your city.It is so clean.But is it always so cold and windy
W：Well，we have an old saying that says，“If you don’t like our weather，just wait around about an hour，and it will be warm soon.”
Text 2
M：When is the opening day of your play If it’s Thursday，I won’t be able to make it.But I can come on Friday.
W：Wednesday is the first night.But the first couple of days are never the best.
Text 3
M：Where shall we go on holiday this year
W：Why don’t we take a train down to the seaside We could borrow my dad’s car.
M：Going to the seaside is a great idea，but I’d like to fly there to save time.
Text 4
W：Matt，did you eat the chocolate cake on the table
M：No.It was really hot in the kitchen because the oven was on，so I put it somewhere cool—the second shelf of the fridge，by the bowl of salad.
Text 5
M：You see that guy over there Doesn’t he look familiar to you I can’t figure out where I know him from.
W：That’s the newcomer，Greg，from Sweden.He sits behind me in physics class.
Text 6
W：Where were you today，Jack I was wondering if you wanted to go looking for jobs together with me.
M：What a shame! That’s exactly what I was doing.⑦I went to a car rental agency，a gas station，and a toy store.
W：How was it？⑥I’ve never applied for a job before，so I’m a little nervous about going myself.
M：It’s super easy.⑦All I did was ask to speak to a manager.
W：Did you talk to one
M：Yeah，at the car rental place and the toy store.I filled out a job application at the other place. It was so exciting！
W：Maybe I’ll go to the same places as you did.That way，we could work together.
Text 7
W：Hey，⑧⑨we’re all going to Lily’s house after school tonight to watch the Golden Rooster Awards show.Do you want to come
M：Oh，is that on tonight I forgot.I’ve been so busy with exams.
W：We all have! So we should have a night off!
M：Hmm...maybe，although I don’t know much about movies.I thought the Hundred Flowers Awards were on this year!
W：Ha-ha! No，the Golden Rooster Awards show takes place every year now.You are really out!
M：I have to admit that.Maybe I’ll come，if you promise not to make fun of how little I know!
W：I promise.I don’t care so much about the movies anyway.⑩I’m more interested in what the actresses are wearing!
M：Really
W：Yes.I loved the dresses at the Cannes Film Festival last year!
Text 8
W：What’s wrong with Mom and Dad Mom looks very disappointed and Dad looks tired.
M：Dominic just called and said he would like to go to art school instead of senior high school.
W：Why He studied very hard. He even stayed up late studying because he wanted to become a doctor in the future.
M：No，he didn’t want to do that.It’s our parents who have always wanted him to be a doctor. Do you remember the times he played the organ and the guitar
W：Yeah，he always played very well.He could compose a song very quickly with those instruments.
M：That’s his actual passion.He doesn’t like performing on stage. He only hopes that the songs he creates can be loved by people.
W：But I don’t think he should make such a decision. Doesn’t he need to consider our parents’ feelings
M：But everyone has the right to pursue their dreams.
Text 9
W：Do you have any plans for a break
M：I am planning a snowboarding trip.You should come if you are not too busy working at your new job.
W：That sounds fun! Where are you going
M： We are planning to go to Big Bear.I hear there are pretty good conditions for skiing.
W：Yes，that is what I heard as well.Where are you staying Did you rent a cabin
M：No，we did not.My cousin owns a cabin there，and he said it is okay for us to stay at his place. The cabin is not far away from the ski field，so it should be convenient.
W： Would it be okay with your cousin if I come along as well I am not sure whether I can go. However，I might as well ask now just in case my schedule permits.
M： I am sure that it will be fine.He did not tell me there was a limit on the number of people I could bring.
W：Awesome！ I will check my schedule, and I will give you an update tomorrow.
Text 10
M：Before you run this marathon today，let me share something with you. In September 2016，a running event that would go down in sporting history took place.It was the World Triathlon Series in Mexico and the Brownlee brothers were both competing in the final race.With about 700 meters left，Jonny，the younger of the two brothers，was leading by some distance.But as he neared the finish line，it was obvious something was wrong. He was moving from side to side and was about to fall over.Weakened from the hot weather，his body could not go on. The runner behind him went past him.And then，just when all hope was lost and he was falling to the ground，he was caught by the third-placed runner.
When Jonny looked up，he could see that the runner was his older brother Alistair，who had stopped to help. Together，the brothers ran the rest of the race arm in arm.The brothers crossed the line to the cheers of everyone in the crowd. Alistair pushed Jonny ahead so that his brother could take second place. It was one of the most remarkable and moving moments in the history of world sports.
第二部分　阅读(共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节　(共15 小题；每小题2.5分，满分 37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Adventure.New experiences.Interesting people.Read about other people’s exciting travels around the world with these three books.
Is That Bike Diesel，Mate？One Man，One Bike and the First Lap Around Australia on Used Cooking Oil by Paul Carter
There are lots of ways to travel around Australia.You could do it by plane，train or car.But author Paul Carter decided to tour the country on a homemade motorcycle that runs on cooking oil.Why？The author worked in the oil industry for many years，and was keen to explore alternative fuels.So，he bought the unusual bike from a group of Australian university students (who had built it themselves) and set off.On route，he has lots of amusing experiences.He almost dies in a crash and he even attempts to break the land speed record for a motorbike running.
You Are Awful(But I Like You)：Travels Through Unloved Britain by Tim Moore
Travel writers usually go to the best destinations.But not Tim Moore.In the book，Tim travels to the worst places in the UK.Follow him as he heads to “the bleakest towns，the worst hotels and the scariest pubs”．And to make matters worse，he does it in the middle of winter.“My primary challenge was to have a good time in places that everyone had said I wouldn’t，” said the author.And he does meet lots of quirky characters and discovers that even Britain’s ugliest parts have an inner beauty.
Coasting：A Private Voyage by Jonathan Raban
In 1982，author Jonathan Raban bought a boat and navigated Britain.And this is the book about his adventure.Along the way he gets caught in a few storms，explores seaside towns and even takes his aging parents along for part of the journey.Raban also uses his time at sea to think about how 1980s Britain is changing under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
语篇解读　本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了三本讲述作者独特旅行体验的书。
21．What mainly reflects Paul Carter’s travel around Australia
A．His concern for environmental protection.
B．His love for adventure and thrill-seeking.
C．His desire to break records and gain fame.
D．His rebellion against traditional transportation methods.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第一本书的介绍“But author Paul Carter decided to tour the country on a homemade motorcycle that runs on cooking oil.Why？The author worked in the oil industry for many years，and was keen to explore alternative fuels.”可知，作者保罗·卡特决定骑一辆用食用油驱动的自制摩托车环游澳大利亚，因为它使用的是化石燃料的替代品，所以他是出于保护环境的目的才这样做的。故选A。
22．What can be best understood as Tim Moore’s attempt
A．Challenging himself and proving his resilience.
B．Demonstrating that he is distinctive from other travel writers.
C．Criticizing the tourism industry’s focus on popular destinations.
D．Exposing the hidden charm of overlooked places.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第二本书的介绍“My primary challenge was to have a good time in places...”“...discovers that even Britain’s ugliest parts have an inner beauty”可知，他发现任何地方都有内在美，由此推出，蒂姆·摩尔试图揭示被忽视的地方隐藏的魅力。故选D。
23．What commonalities do the three books share
A．They are all written by famous travel writers.
B．They focus on luxurious travel experiences.
C．They involve unique and unconventional travel experiences.
D．They offer alternative fuel sources and their applications.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据文章介绍的三本书的内容可知，三本书都描述了作者独特和非传统的旅行体验。故选C。
B
Lynda Doughty，a marine biologist，developed a passion for marine wildlife during her childhood.Growing up along the coast of Maine，she witnessed the impact of human activity on marine mammals and she made it her life’s work to protect them.“I feel this intense responsibility to help these animals，” Lynda said.“And，really，this is what I was put on this Earth to do.”
Harbor seals are among the most common mammals found along the East Coast，and they face various threats to their well-being，including fishing nets and illegal feeding，chemical pollutants，as well as boat and propeller(螺旋桨) injuries.
Earlier in her career，she worked for a marine mammal emergency response organization that eventually closed due to lack of funding.To fill the gap left by the group，Lynda started her own non-profit organization—Marine Mammals of Maine in 2011.It has since provided response and medical care for more than 3,000 marine mammals.
Lynda’s team operates a 24-hour hotline that responds to calls regarding marine mammals in danger.Their permit allows them to respond to mammals stranded(搁浅) within 2,500 miles of the coastline，and her team only offers help if the mammal is in critical condition.Critically ill mammals are transported to Lynda’s center and nursed back to health.Seals typically require three or more months of professional care treatment before they are released back into the ocean.
In addition to mammal rescues，Marine Mammals of Maine conducts important research to learn about marine mammal habitats and human impacts.Marine mammals can give us clues about the ocean’s health，which ultimately affects human well-being as well.The organization also helps promote marine conservation among youth and the local community.In addition，they instruct the public on what to do，and what not to do，when encountering wild species like harbor seals.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了琳达·道蒂从小热爱海洋生物，在成为海洋生物学家后，她成立了非营利机构救助海洋生物。
24．What do Lynda’s words mean
A．She was born along the coast of Maine.
B．She ignored the impact of human activity.
C．She did her work with a sense of mission.
D．She protected marine wildlife at a young age.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。由第一段中的“I feel this intense responsibility to help this animals”和“And，really，this is what I was put on this Earth to do.”可知，琳达觉得自己生来就带着帮助这些动物的使命，可得出她带着使命感在工作。故选C。
25．Why did Lynda set up Marine Mammals of Maine
A．To earn more money.
B．To replace the group.
C．To make the group a non-profit organization.
D．To restart marine mammal emergency response.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。由第三段中的“Earlier in her career，she worked for...To fill the gap left by the group，Lynda started her own non-profit organization—Marine Mammals of Maine in 2011.”可知，琳达成立缅因州海洋哺乳动物协会是想要重启海洋哺乳动物应急响应。故选D。
26．What can we learn about Lynda’s team from paragraph 4
A．It only treats critically ill seals.
B．It rescues marine mammals in danger.
C．It protects all endangered marine mammals.
D．It stops people from fishing marine mammals.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。由第四段中的“Lynda’s team operates a 24-hour hotline that responds to calls regarding marine mammals in danger...only offers help if the mammal is in critical condition.”可知，琳达的团队拯救处于危险中的海洋哺乳动物。故选B。
27．What’s the purpose of paragraph 5
A．To state younger generations need to be instructed.
B．To stress the severe situations that marine life faces.
C．To mention other social contributions of Lynda’s team.
D．To show humans have a great impact on marine mammals.
答案　C
解析　写作意图题。由第五段中的“In addition to mammal rescues，Marine Mammals of Maine conducts important research to learn about marine mammal habitats and human impacts.”和“In addition，they instruct the public on what to do，and what not to do，when encountering wild species like harbor seals.”可知，第五段目的在于提及琳达团队的其他社会贡献。故选C。
C
When continent splits occur，they usually leave traces in ancient rocks，fossils，and mountain ranges.However，around 155 million years ago，when a 5,000-kilometer land broke away from Western Australia and began its drift，it only left behind a basin deep below the ocean known as the Argo Abyssal Plain and scientists have been unable to find where this lost continent，Argoland，disappeared to until now.
The seabed structure suggests that the continent drifted northwestward，potentially towards present-day Southeast Asia.But surprisingly，there is no large continent hidden beneath those islands，only small continental fragments.Using this theory，geologists discovered that Argoland hadn’t really disappeared but survived as a “very extended and fragmented collection” under the islands to the east of Indonesia.Unlike other continents like Africa and South America，which broke neatly into two pieces，Argoland split into many smaller fragments that were dispersed(分散的)．With advanced technology and the discovery，scientists can now piece them together.
Tracing the continents is vital for understanding processes like the evolution of biodiversity.It could help explain something known as the mysterious Wallace Line，which is an imaginary boundary that separates mammals，birds，and even early human species in Southeast Asian islands.The boundary has puzzled scientists for long because it clearly separates the island’s wildlife.To the west of the line are mammals like apes and elephants.But these are almost completely absent to the east，where you can find marsupials and cockatoos—animals typically associated with Australia.Researchers have theorized that this may be because Argoland carried its own wildlife away from Australia before it crashed into Southeast Asia，which helps explain why different species are found on one land.
The story of Argoland is not one of complete disappearance but of transformation.As the world continues to evolve，this lost continent serves as a powerful symbol of the fragility(脆弱性) of life on this planet，and a reminder of the importance of respecting and protecting the world that we live in.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了一个名为Argoland的失落大陆的故事。大约1.55亿年前，这块长5 000公里的土地从西澳大利亚大陆分离并开始漂移，科学家们努力探究其去向。
28．What is Argoland
A．It is a basin deep below the ocean in Western Australia.
B．It is a large continent hidden beneath the islands of Southeast Asia.
C．It is a new land emerging from under the islands to the east of Indonesia.
D．It is a fragmented continent drifting from Western Australia to Southeast Asia.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段和第二段可知，Argoland在大约1.55亿年前从西澳大利亚大陆分离出来并向东南亚方向漂移，后来分裂成许多较小的碎片并分散开来。由此可知，Argoland是一块从西澳大利亚漂移到东南亚的分散的大陆。故选D。
29．Why is Wallace Line mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To introduce an imaginary boundary.
B．To support the assumed theory of the lost continent.
C．To show different species in Southeast Asian islands.
D．To explain the reason why scientists are puzzled about the boundary.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段尤其是最后一句可知，Argoland大陆的假说可以解释华莱士线两侧的物种差异，所以提及华莱士线是为了支持关于失踪的Argoland大陆的假说。故选B。
30．Which of the following is NOT the significance of this new discovery
A．It warns us to protect our planet.
B．It shows the creatures on earth are fragile.
C．It reminds us of the power of human activities.
D．It explains the biodiversity in Southeast Asian islands.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句可知，Argoland大陆是地球上生命脆弱性的有力象征，提醒我们尊重和保护我们所居住的世界的重要性，这体现了A、B两项，D项在第三段被提及。故选C。
31．What is the main idea of this passage
A．The mystery of a lost continent has been unfolded.
B．The fragments of Indonesia have been pieced together.
C．The formation of the Argo Abyssal Plain has been discovered.
D．The evolution of species in Southeast Asian islands has been traced.
答案　A
解析　主旨大意题。根据全文可知，本文主要讲的是一个失落的大陆的去向之谜被揭开。故选A。
D
Humans have been living together since...forever.But it’s only recently that the term “co-living” has started to appear everywhere.Co-living is a real estate(房地产) term that has been recently popularized by the rise of housing start-ups offering affordable housing in homes occupied by five or more adult roommates.These co-living spaces take many forms，including everything from single family homes repurposed to house non-related families，to floors in a high-rise building that have been transformed into dormitory-style accommodations.
According to the U．S.Census，the number of young people aged 18－34 living alone decreased by 10.3% from 2005 to 2015.Factors such as the 2008 housing crisis and student loan debt have made it more difficult for young people to afford their own apartments.
This trend is not unique to America.In Hong Kong，where the average living space per person is 160 square feet and 76% of adults aged 18－35 live at home with their parents，co-living is a popular alternative to living at home—and one that allows them to save money to buy their own home in one of the most expensive rental markets in the world.In London，competitive real estate markets make living alone financially unattainable for many.
Co-living spaces offer a safe，flexible shared housing option for single people living in urban areas.They bring together like-minded people.Whether you’re moving to a new city，or busy with work，making friends as an adult can be hard.According to a 2019 survey，about 30% of Millennials “often” or “always” feel lonely.Co-living attempts to solve that problem by offering a built-in community of people who are open to sharing meals，hosting movie nights，and talking about each other’s days.With private bedrooms and shared living spaces，co-living homes allow you to socialize when you want to，and be alone when you don’t.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文，主要解释了“共享居住”的概念、兴起的原因以及优点。
32．What does the term “co-living” generally refer to
A．Owning a single-family home.
B．Living in a family-style building.
C．Occupying a room in an apartment.
D．Sharing a living space with several others.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段中“Co-living is a real estate(房地产) term that has been recently popularized by the rise of housing start-ups offering affordable housing in homes occupied by five or more adult roommates.”可知，“共享居住”一词通常指的是与几个人合住。故选D。
33．Why are Hong Kong and London mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To introduce a new trend in living.
B．To explain why co-living is so popular.
C．To stress how important co-living is.
D．To compare two different living styles.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段可知，提到香港和伦敦是为了解释共享居住如此受欢迎的原因。故选B。
34．What can co-living help people do
A．Build a sense of belonging.
B．Enjoy financial freedom.
C．Keep a good work-life balance.
D．Develop problem-solving skills.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段最后三句可知，共享居住可以帮助人们建立归属感。故选A。
35．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Shared Spaces: Benefit of Co-living
B．Co-living: a Housing Type on the Rise
C．Co-living: a Must for Young Adults
D．Housing Reform: Co-living as a Solution
答案　B
解析　标题归纳题。根据全文，尤其是第一段可知，文章主要解释了“共享居住”的概念、兴起的原因以及优点。故选B。
第二节　(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
To fully appreciate Australian cuisine，you have to consider the unique nature of its wildlife and geography.For one thing，there are the wide plains in the interior of the country，which are home to millions of grazing animals.For another，there is Australia’s long coastline，which is next to all the riches of the sea. 36
One of the most popular red meats in Australia is also unique to the continent: kangaroo.This may seem strange as the kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia.However，in recent years，kangaroos have increased in number to around 45 million.These kangaroos wander onto the roads and into cities，making trouble. 37 As a consequence，the government is encouraging people to use these animals as food.
As for seafood，many of the first Europeans who came to Australia loved the sea. 38 Since the coastline is so long，each region has its own dishes that are related to the seafood found in its waters.
But then，how is all this food cooked Perhaps the favourite way of cooking food in Australia is the barbecue. 39 It is a time for friends and relatives to get together and have fun.Even strangers passing through will be offered a seat，a cold drink，and something off the grill.
40 As Australia is a diverse country with people from many nations，Australian cooking now has flavours and cuisines from around the globe.No matter who you are and no matter what cuisine interests you，you are always sure to find a warm welcome and a full plate waiting for you in Australia.
A．Australia is made up of many regions.
B．Beyond this，what is Australian cooking
C．Casual friendliness is the key to such meals.
D．People need to pay attention to the protection of kangaroos.
E．Their increased numbers have also harmed plants and other wildlife.
F．Perhaps this is one reason why so many Australians live near the coast.
G．It is no wonder that much of Australian cuisine centres around red meat and seafood.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章从独特的野生动物、地理环境和文化特色等方面介绍了澳大利亚的美食。
36．答案　G
解析　根据前文“For one thing...which is next to all the riches of the sea.”和后文“One of the most popular red meats in Australia...”以及“As for seafood...”可知，前文是介绍澳大利亚的菜肴以红肉和海鲜为中心的原因，所以选项G切合文意。故选G。
37．答案　E
解析　根据前文“However，in recent years，kangaroos have increased in number to around 45 million.These kangaroos wander onto the roads and into cities，making trouble.”可知，此处是讲袋鼠数量大增带来的麻烦，所以选项E“它们数量的增加也伤害了植物和其他野生动物”切合文意。故选E。
38．答案　F
解析　根据前文“As for seafood，many of the first Europeans who came to Australia loved the sea.”可知，前文是讲许多澳大利亚人喜欢住在海岸附近的原因，所以选项F切合文意。故选F。
39．答案　C
解析　根据后文“It is a time for friends and relatives to get together and have fun...”和前文“Perhaps the favourite way of cooking food in Australia is the barbecue.”可知，澳大利亚人最喜欢的烹饪方式是烧烤，这是澳大利亚人对周围人友好的时刻，所以选项C切合文意。故选C。
40．答案　B
解析　根据后文“As Australia is a diverse country with people from many nations，Australian cooking now has flavours and cuisines from around the globe.”可知，除了上述食材和烹饪方式，澳大利亚还有来自世界各地的风味和菜系，所以选项B切合文意。故选B。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共15 小题；每小题1分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 2001，I participated in an expedition to explore the Titanic.Our team used two small deep-sea robots，one blue and one green.My 41 was to ensure the robots’ batteries worked well.
Unfortunately，the green robot 42 a problem on the third day of this ambitious adventure.It got 43 inside the Titanic.Even worse，one of its batteries was damaged.That was 44 ，as the battery could explode.It could harm the robot and the ship.We had to find a way to get it out.
In the middle of the vast ocean，though，there are no stores to buy 45 .So，we had an idea.We took a coat hanger and put it inside the blue robot.The 46 was to use the hanger’s hook to pull out the green robot.
Accompanied by two fellow crew members，I prepared to go down in a three-man submarine(潜艇)．A machine lifted us and placed us in the 47 .Then we started to 48 —12,500 feet to the ocean floor.
At about 9,000 feet，a crewmate 49 touched some wires.Suddenly，all the submarine’s lights went out.We were in complete 50 .It was terrifying，but the skilled pilot swiftly fixed it，and we 51 our journey.
Finally，upon reaching the site，we were 52 by a solemn(庄严的) scene where we started to see suitcases and shoes，serving as 53 reminders of the tragic events.For approximately 12 hours，we managed to 54 the trapped robot with the coat hanger.There was no way we were going to leave it behind—that little robot was part of our 55 .
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了作者参与救援水下机器人的经历。
41．A.interest B．job
C．attitude D．achievement
答案　B
解析　interest兴趣；job工作；attitude态度；achievement成就。根据上文“In 2001，I participated in an expedition to explore the Titanic.”以及下文“ensure the robots’ batteries worked well”可知，这里指作者的工作内容。故选B。
42．A.understood B．avoided
C．encountered D．addressed
答案　C
解析　understand理解；avoid避免；encounter遇到；address演讲，处理。根据下文“It got _____________inside the Titanic.Even worse，one of its batteries was damaged.”可知，机器人遇到问题。故选C。
43．A.misled B．upgraded
C．lost D．stuck
答案　D
解析　mislead误导；upgrade升级；lose丢失；stick粘，卡住。根据最后一段中的“the trapped robot”可知，它卡在泰坦尼克号里面了。故选D。
44．A.dangerous B．confusing
C．embarrassing D．unreliable
答案　A
解析　dangerous危险的；confusing令人困惑的；embarrassing令人尴尬的；unreliable不可依靠的。根据下文“as the battery could explode”可知，那很危险。故选A。
45．A.instructions B．phones
C．weapons D．supplies
答案　D
解析　instruction说明；phone电话；weapon武器；supply供给品，物资。根据上文“there are no stores”可知，在浩瀚的海洋中，没有商店可以购买物资。故选D。
46．A.plan B．question
C．message D．note
答案　A
解析　plan计划；question问题；message信息；note笔记。根据下文“was to use the hanger’s hook to pull out the green robot”可知，这是计划的内容。故选A。
47．A.ship B．robot
C．air D．water
答案　D
解析　ship船；robot机器人；air空气；water水。根据下文“12,500 feet to the ocean floor”可知，他们要下沉到海底，所以要下到水里。故选D。
48．A.swim B．work
C．sink D．float
答案　C
解析　swim游泳；work工作；sink下沉；float漂浮。根据下文“12,500 feet to the ocean floor”可知，要下沉到海底。故选C。
49．A.intentionally B．accidentally
C．carefully D．frequently
答案　B
解析　intentionally故意地；accidentally意外地；carefully认真地；frequently频繁地。根据下文“touched some wires”可知，有人不小心碰到一些电线。故选B。
50．A.loneliness B．tiredness
C．darkness D．annoyance
答案　C
解析　loneliness孤独；tiredness疲惫；darkness黑暗；annoyance恼怒。根据上文“all the submarine’s lights went out”可知，潜艇上的所有灯都灭了，三人处于一片漆黑之中。故选C。
51．A.gave up B．carried on
C．paid for D．put off
答案　B
解析　give up放弃；carry on继续做；pay for支付；put off拖延。根据上文“but the skilled pilot swiftly fixed it”可知，电路修好了，所以旅程继续。故选B。
52．A.challenged B．beaten
C．greeted D．motivated
答案　C
解析　challenge挑战；beat打败；greet问候；motivate激励。根据下文“by a solemn(庄严的) scene where we started to see suitcases and shoes”可知，迎接他们的是一个庄严的场景。故选C。
53．A.silent B．temporary
C．friendly D．comforting
答案　A
解析　silent沉默的；temporary暂时的；friendly友好的；comforting安慰的。根据上文“see suitcases and shoes”可知，这些都是无声的提醒。故选A。
54．A.destroy B．free
C．observe D．repair
答案　B
解析　destroy破坏；free释放；observe观察；repair修理。根据下文“with the coat hanger...that little robot was part of our ”可知，他们成功救出了机器人。故选B。
55．A.journey B．life
C．career D．team
答案　D
解析　journey旅程；life生活；career职业；team团队。根据上文“There was no way we were going to leave it behind”以及文章首段中的“Our team”可知，机器人是团队的一员。故选D。
第二节　(共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
(2024·新课标Ⅰ)
Heatherwick Studio recently built a greenhouse at the edge of the National Trust’s Woolbeding Gardens.This beautiful structure，named Glasshouse，is at the centre of a new garden that shows how the Silk Road influences English gardens even in modern times.
The latest 56. (engineer) techniques are applied to create this protective 57.____________(function) structure that is also beautiful.The design features ten steel “sepals(萼片)” made of glass and aluminium(铝)．These sepals open on warm days 58. (give) the inside plants sunshine and fresh air.In cold weather，the structure stays 59. (close) to protect the plants.
Further，the Silk Route Garden around the greenhouse 60. (walk) visitors through a journey influenced by the ancient Silk Road，by which silk as well as many plant species came to Britain for 61. first time.These plants included modern Western 62. (favourite) such as rosemary，lavender and fennel.The garden also contains a winding path that guides visitors through the twelve regions of the Silk Road.The path offers over 300 plant species for visitors to see，too.
The Glasshouse stands 63. a great achievement in contemporary design，to house the plants of the southwestern part of China at the end of a path retracing(追溯) the steps along the Silk Route 64. brought the plants from their native habitat in Asia to come to define much of the 65. (rich) of gardening in England.
语篇解读　本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Heatherwick工作室最近在国家信托基金会伍尔贝丁花园的边缘建造了一个动态温室，并详细描述了该温室的设计、功能、以及它如何与丝绸之路的历史和丝绸之路花园相结合。
答案　56.engineering　57.functional　58.to give　59.closed　60.walks　61.the　62.favourites　63.as　64.which/that　65.richness
解析　56.考查名词。分析句子结构可知，空白处作定语修饰后面的名词，engineering在此处是名词作定语，engineering techniques意为“工程技术”。故填engineering。
57.考查形容词。空处修饰名词structure，应用形容词作定语。故填functional。
58.考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处应用动词不定式作目的状语，表示“为了给……提供……”。故填to give。
59.考查形容词。空处用于stay(系动词)之后作表语，应用形容词closed，表示“紧闭的”。故填closed。
60.考查时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，空处为本句谓语动词，根据上下文语境可知，本句时态为一般现在时，主语the Silk Route Garden为单数，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。walk sb through...意为“带领某人穿过……”。故填walks。
61.考查冠词。固定搭配for the first time意为“第一次”。故填the。
62.考查名词复数。favourite是可数名词，意为“特别受喜爱的东西”，根据空后such as rosemary，lavender and fennel可知，空处应用名词的复数形式。故填favourites。
63.考查介词。根据句意可知，此处指的是Glasshouse“作为”当代设计的一项伟大成就。故填as。
64.考查定语从句。空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the Silk Route，指物，关系词在定语从句中作主语，用关系代词which或that引导从句。故填which/that。
65.考查名词。分析句子结构可知，空处应用名词richness，作介词of的宾语，表示“丰富性”。故填richness。
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
六月八日为联合国指定的世界海洋日，由于海洋污染越来越严重，假定你是校学生会的主席李华，请用英语为学校写一篇关于“保护海洋”的倡议信。内容包括：
　　　1．当前状况；
　　　2．保护海洋的重要性及措施；
　　　3．提出倡议。
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；
　　　2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear schoolmates，
I am Li Hua，chairman of the students’ council.
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文
Dear schoolmates，
I am Li Hua，chairman of the students’ council.The UN officially named June 8th as World Oceans Day，aiming to arouse public awareness of protecting oceans，as the ocean pollution is becoming more and more serious.I advocate we contribute our bit to the ocean conservation.
There is no denying that ocean conservation is of great significance.For one thing，the oceans provide us with abundant resources.For another，they are crucial to the global climate.Thus，we cannot shrink from our responsibility.First，do what we can to make a difference.Furthermore，appeal to people around us to take action as well.
Let’s make joint efforts to help clean up the oceans.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节　(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jeff and I had many conversations during the year，but I will always remember the time he told me about his family.His father，a successful physician，was cold and strict in Jeff’s words.His father had even paved the way for Jeff to attend the same college from which he had graduated.
Jeff was twenty-seven and a successful business planner at a company—without a degree.His passion was skiing.When he graduated from high school，he decided to decline his father’s offer and，instead，to work with a ski patrol(滑雪巡逻队)．With pain in his eyes，Jeff told me he still remembered the day when he told his father he was going to give up college and take a job at a ski resort.
Hearing Jeff’s decision，his father looked off into the distance.Then came the words that still echoed in Jeff’s mind: “You lazy kid.No son of mine is going to work with a ski patrol and does not attend college.I should have known you’d never amount to anything！” The two had not spoken since that conversation.
Later，he was back in the area near where he grew up and he certainly did not want his father to know he was attending college.He was doing this for himself，not for his father.He said it over and over again.Jeff’s sister had always remained supportive of Jeff’s decisions.She stayed in contact with their father，but Jeff had made her promise that she would not share any information about his life with their father.
The day when the graduation ceremony came，I walked around talking to people before it started.I noticed a man with a confused expression.
“Excuse me，” he said as he politely approached me.“What is happening here today？”
“It’s graduation day，” I replied，smiling.“Well，that’s odd，” he said.“My daughter asked me to meet her at this address.” His eyes sparkled and he smiled，“Maybe she completed her associate’s degree and wanted to surprise me！”
I helped him find a seat.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
　　　2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
As I left him，he said，“Thank you.By the way，my name’s Dr.Holstrom.”
Jeff was the last person to cross the stage.
参考范文
As I left him，he said，“Thank you.By the way，my name’s Dr.Holstrom.” The name ringing in my mind，I froze on the spot.Jeff Holstrom! Could this be the cold，stern father who demanded his son attend college or never enter his home again Curiosity and doubt bubbling up，I turned around to get a glimpse of Dr.Holstrom，attempting to find some facial resemblances.Beaming and scanning，Dr.Holstrom seemed to be looking for his daughter.Speeches given，the dean began to read the names of the graduates，inviting them onto the stage one by one to receive their diplomas.
Jeff was the last person to cross the stage.Having received his diploma，he turned toward the audience，radiant with joy.Suddenly，a lone figure popped into his eyes—Dr.Holstrom.I was not sure how Jeff spotted him in the crowd，but I could tell their eyes met.Dr.Holstrom，gazing at Jeff thoughtfully for a few seconds，opened his arms as if to embrace the air around him.For a moment time seemed to stand still.Jeff came down，smiling with tears in eyes.“My father is here，” he whispered to me.“I think I’m going home.”

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