2022-2023学年安徽省马鞍山市二中高三下学期三模英语试题含解析

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 马鞍山市2023年高三第三次教学质量监测
英语试题
本试卷共8页, 满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项:
1. 答题前, 考生务必用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将自己的姓名、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑; 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 回答非选择题时, 必须用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔作答。答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置, 不能写在试卷上; 如需改动, 先划掉原来的答案, 然后再写上新的答案; 不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题, 每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. On a train. B. In a library. C. At an airport
2. How did the woman pay?
A. By credit card. B. In cash. C. By check.
3. How long is the pet store open on Sundays?
A. 8 hours. B. 9hours. C.10 hours.
4. Why is the man going to Chicago?
A. To see a friend. B. To start a company. C. To explore the city.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Michael’s health. B. Michael’s mother. C. Michael’s watch.
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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What happened to the speakers’ father?
A. His business went wrong. B. He lost his job. C. His health became worse.
7. What will the speakers do next?
A. Go to the grocery. B. Do their homework. C. Go fishing.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. What does John probably want to become?
A. A dancer. B. A doctor. C. An astronaut
9. Why does the woman want to become a teacher?
A. To help students like her brother.
B. To go after her childhood dream.
C. To work together with her teachers.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. How much did the man pay for the math book?
A. $7. B. $13. C. $22.
11. What kind of used book sells fastest?
A. The ones with notes. B. Newer ones. C. The cheapest ones.
12. What will Jenny buy for her winter holiday?
A. A French book. B. An adventure novel. C. A physics book.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. Why does Mr Allen ask Jessica to try again?
A. She spoke too slowly.
B. She wasn’t looking at him.
C. She didn’t sound professional.
14. Where does Jessica want to work in the interview?
A. At a restaurant. B. At a school. C. At a coffee shop.
15 What does Mr Allen think of Jessica?
A. She is smart. B. She is shy. C. She is kind.
16. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student. C. Shopkeeper and customer.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. Why does Mike Fuksman like the Chinese language?
A. It has unique characters. B. It has a long history. C. It is quite direct.
18. When did Alex Tani start to learn Chinese?
A. At the age of 30. B. At the age of 13. C. At the age of 5.
19. How did Jennifer Holstein learn Chinese?
A. By following a language program.
B. By singing Chinese songs with locals.
C. By practicing Chinese 3 hours every day.
20. Who would sometimes go to KTV with locals?
A. Mike Fuksman. B. Alex Tani. C. Jennifer Holstein.
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
Even if you only have one day to spare, these stretches of sand guarantee a relaxing getaway. Start planning your next day by the shore with this list of the best East Coast attractions.
Block Island, Rhode Island
Down the rocky, scenic Mohegan Bluffs, Block Island is known for its 17 miles of beaches. Baby Beach features shallow, gentle surf for kids to play in, and Fred Benson Town Beach offers a bathhouse, rental chairs, and umbrellas. Visitors can take a boat to Block Island from Point Judith and Newport.
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
Drive along New Hampshire’s 18-mile coast until you reach Hampton Beach, a broad stretch of sand overlooking the Atlantic Ocean that’s considered one of the cleanest beaches in the country. The attractions include a market with shops, eateries and games; a marine (海洋的) life discovery center; and a historical society.
Ocean City, Maryland
Choose Ocean City for your next beach vacation if you want a lot of options: You’ll find 10 miles of beaches, a 3-mile boardwalk, a load of restaurants, and tons of shops. There are many pet-friendly hotels, though dogs are only welcome on the beach in the colder months between October 1 and April 30. Horseback riding on part of the beach is allowed in the offseason as well (November to March).
Canaveral National Seashore, Florida
Canaveral National Seashore attracts space fans and nature lovers alike thanks to its closeness to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and its 24 miles of beach habitat. Kids can enjoy a free Junior Ranger activity book while visiting this island.
1. Which activity can people do on Hampton Beach?
A. Go horseback riding. B. Enjoy a boat travel.
C. Learn more about space. D. Visit a local market.
2. What do we know about Ocean City?
A. It has pet-friendly hotels. B. It is the cleanest beach.
C. It has a marine life center. D. It is located in Florida.
3. Which of the following has the longest beach?
A. Block Island. B. Hampton Beach.
C. Ocean City. D. Canaveral National Seashore.
B
In Tennessee, you will find a “secret society” that consists of 9 women who call themselves “The 9 Nanas.” Its mission is simple — to spread happiness by performing random acts of kindness for those in need. The Nanas have been together since childhood. Several of them were raised by MaMaw and PaPaw, a couple that were always doing good for the community.
One day when the 9 Nanas got together, they started recollecting the old days with MaMaw and PaPaw. They fondly recalled how MaMaw Ruth used to bake and send pound cakes to families who had recently lost someone. The “sisters” wanted to do good for their community too. So, the “secret society” of “The 9 Nanas” was born.
The ladies kept their ears open as they ran their daily work. Whenever they heard of someone in need, they’d step in to help. A package would be sent, which would always include one of MaMaw Ruth’s pound cakes and a note that said “Somebody loves you.”
Believe it or not, the group operated in secret for 30 years! But by then, the husbands had started to get suspicious. So the 9 Nanas gathered the husbands and spilled the beans. Their husbands wanted in on the fun. That’s when the operation was taken to the next level!
Now, over 5 years since the husbands uncovered their wives’ secret, the 9 Nanas are still going strong. They said, “Not everyone is as lucky as we were to have MaMaw and PaPaw to take care of them. So this is our way of giving back. We want to make sure that happiness happens.”
4. What is the task of the “secret society”?
A. To uncover secrets. B. To search for lost family members.
C. To spread happiness. D. To attend kids for working parents.
5. What inspired the 9 Nanas to start the “secret society”?
A. A thank-you note. B. Their similar interests.
C. A special package. D. Their common memories.
6. Which of the following best explains ”spilled the beans“ underlined in paragraph 4?
A. Told the truth. B. Shared snacks.
C Asked for help. D. Made promises.
7. Which of the following best describes the 9 Nanas?
A. Practical and polite. B. Humble and humorous.
C. Caring and devoted. D. Outgoing and disciplined.
C
A report issued on the eve of the first major U.N. conference on water in more than 45 years says 26% of the world’s population doesn’t have access to safe drinking water and 46% lacks access to basic sanitation (卫生). The U. N. World Water Development Report 2023, released Tuesday, painted an unpleasant picture of the huge gap that needs to be filled to meet U.N. goals to ensure all the 8 billion people have access to clean water and sanitation by 2030.
According to the report, water use has been increasing globally by roughly 1% per year over the last 40 years and is expected to grow at a similar rate through to 2050, mainly driven by population growth in urban areas.
With agriculture using 70% of all water globally, Richard Connor, editor in chief of the report, said, irrigation (灌溉) for crops has to be more efficient. As a direct result of climate change, an increase in intensity or frequency of droughts and “heat extremes” can be expected in most regions. On average, “10% of the global population lives in countries with high or critical water stress” — and up to 3.5 billion people live under conditions of water stress at least one month a year, said the report.
As for water pollution, Connor said, the biggest source of pollution is untreated wastewater. “Globally, 80% of wastewater is released to the environment without any treatment,” he said, “and in many developing countries it’s pretty much 99%.”
These issues will be discussed during the three-day U. N. Water Conference opening Wednesday. There are 171 countries, including over 100 ministers, on the speakers list along with more than 20 organizations. The meeting will also include five “interactive dialogues” and dozens of side events.
8. How many people lack safe drinking water according to the report?
A. About 0.8 billion. B. About 2 billion.
C. About 3. 6 billion. D. About 6 billion.
9. What does the report say about water use?
A. It has been increasing steadily every year.
B. It contributes to environmental pollution.
C. It is highly efficient in agricultural irrigation.
D. It is stressful for 3.5 billion people throughout the year.
10 What does the report mainly focus on according to the text?
A. Comparing opinions. B. Analyzing causes.
C. Introducing policies. D. Offering solutions.
11. What can we learn about water shortage from the last paragraph?
A. It has caused regional conflicts. B. It will be eased in most countries.
C. It has attracted worldwide attention. D. It can be managed by treating wastewater.
D
Scientists have invented ways to ”read“ words directly from brains. Brain implants(植入物)can translate internal speech into external signals, permitting communication from people with diseases that steal their ability to talk or type. New results from studies provide additional evidence of the extraordinary potential that brain implants have for restoring lost communication.
Some people who need help communicating can currently use devices that require small movements, such as eye gaze changes. Those tasks aren’t possible for everyone. So the new studies targeted internal speech, which requires a person to do nothing more than think. ”Our device predicts internal speech directly, allowing the patient to just focus on saying a word inside their head and transform it into text,“ says neuroscientist Sarah Wandelt. ”Internal speech could be simpler than requiring the patient to spell out words or mouth them.“
Neural(神经系统的)signals associated with words are detected by electrodes(电极)implanted in the brain. The signals can then be translated into text, which can be made audible(听得见的)by computer programs that generate speech. Electrodes picked up nerve cell signals in the posterior parietal cortex, a brain area involved in speech and hand movements. A brain implant there might eventually be used to control devices that can perform tasks usually done by a hand too, Wandelt says.
The system allowed Pancho, who hadn’t been able to speak for more than 15 years after a car accident, to produce around seven words per minute. That’s faster than the roughly five words per minute his current communication device can make, but much slower than normal speech, typically about 150 words a minute.
To be useful, the current techniques will need to get faster and more accurate. “ These are still early days for the technologies, ” Wandelt says. “Progress will be possible only with the help of people who volunteer for the studies. The field will continue to benefit from the incredible people who participate in clinical trials.”
12. What function is expected of the brain implants?
A. To control body movements. B. To detect certain brain diseases.
C. To assist communication. D. To translate foreign languages.
13. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the system?
A. Its working principle. B. Its technical limitation.
C. Its clinical significance. D. Its potential application.
14. What can we infer about the system from the last paragraph?
A. It has got as fast as normal speech.
B. It has not been put in clinical trials.
C. It is more accurate than current techniques.
D. It is not of much practical use at present.
15 What is the purpose of the text?
A. To describe a trial. B. To introduce a device.
C. To advertise a product. D. To explain a concept.
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。
Life as a student means that you have to face and handle different types of challenges. Many young people place high demands on themselves and their academic performance, which can lead to feeling stressed.
___16___ A study has shown that positive stress strengthens the immune system, enhances memory, and improves decision-making skills. In the short term, stress is an effective and positive reaction in the body. ___17___ For this reason, it’s important to find a balance between studying and resting.
When stressed, it’s easy to opt out of physical activities to save on study time, but it’s precisely during stressful periods that it’s essential to take care of your body and move as much as possible. Try walking or cycling to school, or getting off the bus some distance from the school and walking the last bit. ___18___
Trying to catch up with more of your studies by sleeping less is not a good idea. The consequence is that you quickly lose in efficiency and energy, and then the studies take longer instead. ___19___ Sleep is needed for the body and brain to rest, recover and process new knowledge.
___20___ Since the brain is unable to maintain full focus for long periods, it’s good to take micro-breaks every hour, stand up and stretch for a few minutes. We often want to complete our assignments as soon as possible, perhaps with the idea of rewarding ourselves with rest later, but we need to turn this around.
If, as a student, you begin to notice symptoms(症状)of stress, find ways to manage it.
A. Stress is a natural reaction in the body.
B. School plays an important role in a student’s life.
C. As students, we need to get between 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
D. Another thing that helps is moments of rest during the school day.
E. But if it continues to exist for a long period, it can be directly harmful.
F. Being physically active will significantly increase your stress resistance.
G. Learning different techniques to relax can have a positive effect on your health.
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。
It’s been said the power is in your hands to become anything you want to become. For Dewitt resident Jerome Schafer, that’s ___21___! Schafer is a builder by trade, but his other ___22___ is letting his hands dance across a piano keyboard.
For the last six years, Schafer has been ___23___ the residents of Clinton County’s Gunnisonville Meadows Assisted Living Center to ___24___ some of the “classics,” as he calls them. “I’m playing a lot of songs. I ___25___ many years to the 30s, 40s and like that,” he said.
Joe Smith is a ___26___ listener. “He plays here every Wednesday. I wouldn’t miss it,” Smith said. “He ___27___ about 10:30 in the morning and plays until 11:30.” Anita Iocco says listening to Schafer play is the ___28___ of her week. “I wouldn’t miss it. I always ___29___ of being here,” she said.
Schafer has been playing music since he was 14 years old, and 80 years later, he is still playing. He says he hasn’t had any formal _____30_____ lessons and doesn’t read music.
His granddaughter, Nicole Yabs, drives him to and from the _____31_____ concert. Yabs says Wednesdays with her _____32_____ are her favorite part of the week. “I don’t think a lot of people _____33_____ the time that they spend with their grandparents, but I know that I _____34_____ value that,” she said.
Schafer says he’ll keep playing as long as he can. “I _____35_____ seeing the people enjoying it, so that’s enough for me,” he said.
21. A. true B. fantastic C. initial D. ideal
22. A. career B. quality C. talent D. budget
23. A. treating B. visiting C. leading D. following
24. A. teach B. learn C. read D. play
25. A. go back B. put on C. take off D. look forward
26. A. choosy B. sympathetic C. professional D. regular
27. A. sings B. comes C. waits D. rests
28. A. application B. preparation C. highlight D. responsibility
29. A. lose control B. take a note C. keep track D. make a point
30. A. piano B. tennis C. cooking D. trade
31 A. classical B. evening C. weekly D. closing
32. A. mother B. grandmother C. father D. grandfather
33. A. appreciate B. waste C. keep D. need
34. A. properly B. definitely C. easily D. secretly
35. A. avoid B. admit C. enjoy D. remember
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。
About one year ago, 24-year-old Alex Wong found himself struggling with his mental health. With ___36___ (anxious), he couldn’t fall asleep, especially at night.
“I would hole up in my room during the day and stay awake all night because I didn’t want to interact ___37___ others and let them see me at my worst,”says Wong.
It was during this time that Wong ___38___ (feel)that he needed to find purpose and meaning in his life, so he signed up to volunteer with ImpactHK, a charity that ___39___ (primary)helps homeless people.
Wong took part in the group’s “kindness walks,” ___40___ (walk)through Tsim Sha Tsui to hand out food and other essential ___41___ (item)to homeless people. Today, he volunteers ___42___ (lead)these walks once or twice a week.
“Doing this work makes me feel grateful for everything I have. My homeless friends may be down on ___43___ (they)luck and have nothing, yet they’re content, and they’ve helped me understand that I can be happy too, even when things aren’t going my way. I’ve also developed strong bonds with my fellow volunteers, many of ___44___ I’ve become close friends with.”
Wong says that he’s in ____45____ better emotional space these days. “Helping my homeless friends has given my days new meaning and purpose and made me realize how good life can be.”
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信请你推荐一座中国的旅游城市。请你给他写封回信，内容包括：
1. 推荐的城市；
2. 你的理由。
注意: 1. 词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
One morning Jack woke up with an aching arm. He touched it carefully with one finger. Ow! That really hurt! He climbed out of bed and put on his dressing gown(睡袍), very, very carefully. Then he went downstairs.
Mum was in the kitchen, searching for cornflakes(玉米片)in the cupboard.
“We’re out of cornflakes again,” she said, not looking round.
“Mum,” Jack began, “I think there’s something wrong with my…”
But at that moment, Lucy, Jack’s twin sister, came into the kitchen.
“Mum,” she cried, “I’m very, very ill! Very ill indeed! My stomach hurts really, really bad! I am far too sick to go to school!”
Mum was worried. She felt Lucy’s forehead. “You do feel hot. But you were fine yesterday.”
“I’m not fine now,” said Lucy. “Please, Mum. Can I go back to bed?”
Lucy didn’t even want breakfast. Jack tried to tell Mum about his arm. But Mum was too worried about Lucy.
“Please just get dressed, Jack, or you will be late for school!”
Mum stayed home to look after Lucy. Dad gave Jack a lift to school, and Jack tried to explain about his arm. “I was playing football yesterday and I hit my arm and it still hurts,” he said.
“Probably just a bruise(瘀伤),” said Dad. “I hope Lucy is better soon. She looked a bit feverish to me.”
It’s always about Lucy, thought Jack crossly.
At school, Jack had to be very careful of his arm. He had to keep it really still. Luckily he could still write with his other hand. At home, Mum was looking after Lucy. She put her back to bed and brought her a glass of warm water. She read her a story.
“How do you feel now?” she asked. “Would you like to try a little breakfast?”
“I can’t eat a thing,” said Lucy.
Mum was worried. It wasn’t like Lucy not to eat anything. She bent down to pick Lucy’s teddy bear off the floor. As she did so, she caught sight of something under the bed.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2, 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A huge pile of candy wrappers(包装纸)! And an empty box!
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mrs Smailes, the headteacher, came running to meet them. ”I think you need to go straight to hospital. Jack is there!"
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马鞍山市2023年高三第三次教学质量监测
英语试题
本试卷共8页, 满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项:
1. 答题前, 考生务必用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将自己的姓名、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑; 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 回答非选择题时, 必须用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔作答。答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置, 不能写在试卷上; 如需改动, 先划掉原来的答案, 然后再写上新的答案; 不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题, 每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. On a train. B. In a library. C. At an airport
2. How did the woman pay?
A. By credit card. B. In cash. C. By check.
3. How long is the pet store open on Sundays?
A. 8 hours. B. 9hours. C.10 hours.
4. Why is the man going to Chicago?
A. To see a friend. B. To start a company. C. To explore the city.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Michael’s health. B. Michael’s mother. C. Michael’s watch.
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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What happened to the speakers’ father?
A. His business went wrong. B. He lost his job. C. His health became worse.
7. What will the speakers do next?
A. Go to the grocery. B. Do their homework. C. Go fishing.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. What does John probably want to become?
A. A dancer. B. A doctor. C. An astronaut
9 Why does the woman want to become a teacher?
A. To help students like her brother.
B. To go after her childhood dream.
C. To work together with her teachers.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. How much did the man pay for the math book?
A. $7. B. $13. C. $22.
11. What kind of used book sells fastest?
A. The ones with notes. B. Newer ones. C. The cheapest ones.
12. What will Jenny buy for her winter holiday?
A. A French book. B. An adventure novel. C. A physics book.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. Why does Mr Allen ask Jessica to try again?
A. She spoke too slowly.
B. She wasn’t looking at him.
C. She didn’t sound professional.
14. Where does Jessica want to work in the interview?
A. At a restaurant. B. At a school. C. At a coffee shop.
15. What does Mr Allen think of Jessica?
A. She is smart. B. She is shy. C. She is kind.
16. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student. C. Shopkeeper and customer.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. Why does Mike Fuksman like the Chinese language?
A. It has unique characters. B. It has a long history. C. It is quite direct.
18. When did Alex Tani start to learn Chinese?
A. At the age of 30. B. At the age of 13. C. At the age of 5.
19. How did Jennifer Holstein learn Chinese?
A. By following a language program.
B. By singing Chinese songs with locals.
C. By practicing Chinese 3 hours every day.
20. Who would sometimes go to KTV with locals?
A. Mike Fuksman. B. Alex Tani. C. Jennifer Holstein.
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
Even if you only have one day to spare, these stretches of sand guarantee a relaxing getaway. Start planning your next day by the shore with this list of the best East Coast attractions.
Block Island, Rhode Island
Down the rocky, scenic Mohegan Bluffs, Block Island is known for its 17 miles of beaches. Baby Beach features shallow, gentle surf for kids to play in, and Fred Benson Town Beach offers a bathhouse, rental chairs, and umbrellas. Visitors can take a boat to Block Island from Point Judith and Newport.
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
Drive along New Hampshire’s 18-mile coast until you reach Hampton Beach, a broad stretch of sand overlooking the Atlantic Ocean that’s considered one of the cleanest beaches in the country. The attractions include a market with shops, eateries and games; a marine (海洋的) life discovery center; and a historical society.
Ocean City, Maryland
Choose Ocean City for your next beach vacation if you want a lot of options: You’ll find 10 miles of beaches, a 3-mile boardwalk, a load of restaurants, and tons of shops. There are many pet-friendly hotels, though dogs are only welcome on the beach in the colder months between October 1 and April 30. Horseback riding on part of the beach is allowed in the offseason as well (November to March).
Canaveral National Seashore, Florida
Canaveral National Seashore attracts space fans and nature lovers alike thanks to its closeness to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and its 24 miles of beach habitat. Kids can enjoy a free Junior Ranger activity book while visiting this island.
1. Which activity can people do on Hampton Beach?
A. Go horseback riding. B. Enjoy a boat travel.
C. Learn more about space. D. Visit a local market.
2. What do we know about Ocean City?
A. It has pet-friendly hotels. B. It is the cleanest beach.
C. It has a marine life center. D. It is located in Florida.
3. Which of the following has the longest beach?
A. Block Island. B. Hampton Beach.
C. Ocean City. D. Canaveral National Seashore.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国东海岸的几个最佳景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hampton Beach, New Hampshire标题下“The attractions include a market with shops, eateries and games; a marine (海洋的)life discovery center; and a historical society.(景点包括一个有商店、餐馆和游戏的市场；海洋生物发现中心；以及一个历史社会)”可知，在汉普顿海滩可做的事情是参观当地市场。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ocean City, Maryland标题下“There are many pet-friendly hotels, though dogs are only welcome on the beach in the colder months between October 1 and April 30.(虽然只有在10月1日至4月30日这段寒冷的月份，海滩上才欢迎狗狗，但这里有许多宠物友好型酒店)”可知，在大西洋城有宠物友好型酒店。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Block Island, Rhode Island标题下“17 miles of beaches(17英里长的海滩)”及Hampton Beach, New Hampshire标题下“18-mile coast(18英里长的海岸)”及Ocean City, Maryland标题下“10 miles of beaches(10英里长的海滩)”及Canaveral National Seashore, Florida标题下“24 miles of beach habitat(24英里的海滩栖息地)”可知，卡纳维拉尔国家海岸是最长的。故选D项。
B
In Tennessee, you will find a “secret society” that consists of 9 women who call themselves “The 9 Nanas.” Its mission is simple — to spread happiness by performing random acts of kindness for those in need. The Nanas have been together since childhood. Several of them were raised by MaMaw and PaPaw, a couple that were always doing good for the community.
One day when the 9 Nanas got together, they started recollecting the old days with MaMaw and PaPaw. They fondly recalled how MaMaw Ruth used to bake and send pound cakes to families who had recently lost someone. The “sisters” wanted to do good for their community too. So, the “secret society” of “The 9 Nanas” was born.
The ladies kept their ears open as they ran their daily work. Whenever they heard of someone in need, they’d step in to help. A package would be sent, which would always include one of MaMaw Ruth’s pound cakes and a note that said “Somebody loves you.”
Believe it or not, the group operated in secret for 30 years! But by then, the husbands had started to get suspicious. So the 9 Nanas gathered the husbands and spilled the beans. Their husbands wanted in on the fun. That’s when the operation was taken to the next level!
Now, over 5 years since the husbands uncovered their wives’ secret, the 9 Nanas are still going strong. They said, “Not everyone is as lucky as we were to have MaMaw and PaPaw to take care of them. So this is our way of giving back. We want to make sure that happiness happens.”
4. What is the task of the “secret society”?
A. To uncover secrets. B. To search for lost family members.
C. To spread happiness. D. To attend kids for working parents.
5. What inspired the 9 Nanas to start the “secret society”?
A. A thank-you note. B. Their similar interests.
C. A special package. D. Their common memories.
6. Which of the following best explains ”spilled the beans“ underlined in paragraph 4?
A. Told the truth. B. Shared snacks.
C. Asked for help. D. Made promises.
7 Which of the following best describes the 9 Nanas?
A Practical and polite. B. Humble and humorous.
C. Caring and devoted. D. Outgoing and disciplined.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。介绍了一个由9名女性组成的自称为“The 9 Nanas”的秘密社团，通过为有需要的人做一些随机的善举来传播快乐。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据首段第一二句“In Tennessee, you will find a “secret society” that consists of 9 women who call themselves “The 9 Nanas.” Its mission is simple — to spread happiness by performing random acts of kindness for those in need. (在田纳西州，你会发现一个“秘密社团”，由9名自称为“九位奶奶”的女性组成。它的使命很简单——通过为有需要的人做一些随机的善举来传播快乐。)”可知，秘密社团的任务是传播快乐。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后三句“They fondly recalled how MaMaw Ruth used to bake and send pound cakes to families who had recently lost someone. The “sisters” wanted to do good for their community too. So, the “secret society” of “The 9 Nanas” was born. (她们深情地回忆起露丝妈妈过去是如何为那些刚刚失去亲人的家庭烘烤并寄送一磅蛋糕的。“姐妹们”也想为她们的社区做点好事。于是，“九位奶奶”的“秘密社团”诞生了。)”可知，她们对露丝妈妈的回忆激发她们为社区做点好事，于是成立了秘密社团。故选D。
【6题详解】
词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段第二三四句“But by then, the husbands had started to get suspicious. So the 9 Nanas gathered the husbands and spilled the beans. Their husbands wanted in on the fun. (但到那时，丈夫们已经开始怀疑了。于是，奶奶们把丈夫们聚集在一起， 。她们的丈夫也想加入其中。)”可知，她们的丈夫们最初怀疑，但在被聚集一起后就想加入她们，说明奶奶们把秘密社团的事情告诉了他们。故划线短语spilled the beans应为“讲出事实”。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据首段第一二句“In Tennessee, you will find a “secret society” that consists of 9 women who call themselves “The 9 Nanas.” Its mission is simple—to spread happiness by performing random acts of kindness for those in need. (在田纳西州，你会发现一个“秘密社团”，由9名自称为“九位奶奶”的女性组成。它的使命很简单——通过为有需要的人做一些随机的善举来传播快乐。)”可知，奶奶们乐于奉献，关心他人。故选C。
C
A report issued on the eve of the first major U.N. conference on water in more than 45 years says 26% of the world’s population doesn’t have access to safe drinking water and 46% lacks access to basic sanitation (卫生). The U. N. World Water Development Report 2023, released Tuesday, painted an unpleasant picture of the huge gap that needs to be filled to meet U.N. goals to ensure all the 8 billion people have access to clean water and sanitation by 2030.
According to the report, water use has been increasing globally by roughly 1% per year over the last 40 years and is expected to grow at a similar rate through to 2050, mainly driven by population growth in urban areas.
With agriculture using 70% of all water globally, Richard Connor, editor in chief of the report, said, irrigation (灌溉) for crops has to be more efficient. As a direct result of climate change, an increase in intensity or frequency of droughts and “heat extremes” can be expected in most regions. On average, “10% of the global population lives in countries with high or critical water stress” — and up to 3.5 billion people live under conditions of water stress at least one month a year, said the report.
As for water pollution, Connor said, the biggest source of pollution is untreated wastewater. “Globally, 80% of wastewater is released to the environment without any treatment,” he said, “and in many developing countries it’s pretty much 99%.”
These issues will be discussed during the three-day U. N. Water Conference opening Wednesday. There are 171 countries, including over 100 ministers, on the speakers list along with more than 20 organizations. The meeting will also include five “interactive dialogues” and dozens of side events.
8. How many people lack safe drinking water according to the report?
A. About 0.8 billion. B. About 2 billion.
C. About 3. 6 billion. D. About 6 billion.
9. What does the report say about water use?
A. It has been increasing steadily every year.
B. It contributes to environmental pollution.
C. It is highly efficient in agricultural irrigation.
D. It is stressful for 3.5 billion people throughout the year.
10. What does the report mainly focus on according to the text?
A. Comparing opinions. B. Analyzing causes.
C. Introducing policies. D. Offering solutions.
11. What can we learn about water shortage from the last paragraph?
A. It has caused regional conflicts. B. It will be eased in most countries.
C. It has attracted worldwide attention. D. It can be managed by treating wastewater.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。首先介绍了全球缺水的现象，然后分析了导致缺水的三个问题，最后这一问题终于引起了全世界的广泛关注。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据首段“A report issued on the eve of the first major U.N. conference on water in more than 45 years says 26% of the world’s population doesn’t have access to safe drinking water and 46% lacks access to basic sanitation (卫生). The U. N. World Water Development Report 2023, released Tuesday, painted an unpleasant picture of the huge gap that needs to be filled to meet U.N. goals to ensure all the 8 billion people have access to clean water and sanitation by 2030. (在联合国召开45年来首次关于水的重要会议前夕发布的一份报告称，世界上26%的人口无法获得安全饮用水，46%的人口缺乏基本的卫生设施。周二发布的联合国《2023年世界水发展报告》描绘了一幅令人不快的画面，即要实现联合国确保到2030年所有80亿人都能获得清洁水和卫生设施的目标，还需要填补巨大的差距。)”可知，全球是80亿人口，有26%的人口无法获得安全饮用水，所以可知，应是20.8亿人无法获得安全饮用水。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“According to the report, water use has been increasing globally by roughly 1% per year over the last 40 years and is expected to grow at a similar rate through to 2050, mainly driven by population growth in urban areas. (根据该报告，主要受城市地区人口增长的推动，在过去40年里，全球用水量以每年约1%的速度增长，预计以类似的速度增长到2050年。)”可知，用水量以每年约1%的速度稳步增长。故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“According to the report, water use has been increasing globally by roughly 1% per year over the last 40 years and is expected to grow at a similar rate through to 2050, mainly driven by population growth in urban areas. (根据该报告，主要受城市地区人口增长的推动，在过去40年里，全球用水量以每年约1%的速度增长，预计以类似的速度增长到2050年。)”，第三段首句“With agriculture using 70% of all water globally, Richard Connor, editor in chief of the report, said, irrigation (灌溉) for crops has to be more efficient. (该报告的主编理查德·康纳说，由于农业用水占全球总用水量的70%，农作物的灌溉必须提高效率。)”以及第四段首句“As for water pollution, Connor said, the biggest source of pollution is untreated wastewater. (至于水污染，康纳说，最大的污染源是未经处理的废水。)”可知，分析了三个导致缺水问题的原因。故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据末段第二句“These issues will be discussed during the three-day U. N. Water Conference opening Wednesday. There are 171 countries, including over 100 ministers, on the speakers list along with more than 20 organizations. (这些问题将在周三开幕的为期三天的联合国水资源会议上讨论。有171个国家，包括100多位部长，以及20多个组织在发言名单上。)”可知，缺水问题已经引起了全世界广泛的关注。故选C。
D
Scientists have invented ways to ”read“ words directly from brains. Brain implants(植入物)can translate internal speech into external signals, permitting communication from people with diseases that steal their ability to talk or type. New results from studies provide additional evidence of the extraordinary potential that brain implants have for restoring lost communication.
Some people who need help communicating can currently use devices that require small movements, such as eye gaze changes. Those tasks aren’t possible for everyone. So the new studies targeted internal speech, which requires a person to do nothing more than think. ”Our device predicts internal speech directly, allowing the patient to just focus on saying a word inside their head and transform it into text,“ says neuroscientist Sarah Wandelt. ”Internal speech could be simpler than requiring the patient to spell out words or mouth them.“
Neural(神经系统的)signals associated with words are detected by electrodes(电极)implanted in the brain. The signals can then be translated into text, which can be made audible(听得见的)by computer programs that generate speech. Electrodes picked up nerve cell signals in the posterior parietal cortex, a brain area involved in speech and hand movements. A brain implant there might eventually be used to control devices that can perform tasks usually done by a hand too, Wandelt says.
The system allowed Pancho, who hadn’t been able to speak for more than 15 years after a car accident, to produce around seven words per minute. That’s faster than the roughly five words per minute his current communication device can make, but much slower than normal speech, typically about 150 words a minute.
To be useful, the current techniques will need to get faster and more accurate. “ These are still early days for the technologies, ” Wandelt says. “Progress will be possible only with the help of people who volunteer for the studies. The field will continue to benefit from the incredible people who participate in clinical trials.”
12. What function is expected of the brain implants?
A. To control body movements. B. To detect certain brain diseases.
C. To assist communication. D. To translate foreign languages.
13. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the system?
A. Its working principle. B. Its technical limitation.
C. Its clinical significance. D. Its potential application.
14. What can we infer about the system from the last paragraph?
A. It has got as fast as normal speech.
B. It has not been put in clinical trials.
C. It is more accurate than current techniques.
D. It is not of much practical use at present.
15. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To describe a trial. B. To introduce a device.
C. To advertise a product. D. To explain a concept.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍一种新的设备。科学家已经发明了直接从大脑中“读”单词的方法。大脑植入物可以将内部语言转换为外部信号，使患有疾病的人能够与他人交流，这些疾病窃取了他们说话或打字的能力。研究的新结果提供了额外的证据，证明大脑植入物在恢复失去的沟通方面具有非凡的潜力。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Brain implants(植入物)can translate internal speech into external signals, permitting communication from people with diseases that steal their ability to talk or type.（大脑植入物可以将内部语言转换为外部信号，使患有疾病的人能够与他人交流，这些疾病窃取了他们说话或打字的能力。）”可知，大脑植入物的功能是为了协助沟通。故选C。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“Neural(神经系统的)signals associated with words are detected by electrodes(电极)implanted in the brain. The signals can then be translated into text, which can be made audible(听得见的)by computer programs that generate speech. Electrodes picked up nerve cell signals in the posterior parietal cortex, a brain area involved in speech and hand movements. A brain implant there might eventually be used to control devices that can perform tasks usually done by a hand too,（与单词相关的神经信号通过植入大脑的电极来检测。然后，这些信号可以被翻译成文本，这些文本可以通过生成语音的计算机程序发出声音。电极接收到后顶叶皮层的神经细胞信号，这是大脑中与语言和手部运动有关的区域。那里的大脑植入物可能最终会被用来控制那些可以执行通常由手完成的任务的设备，）”可知，第3段主要告诉我们关于这个系统的“工作原理”。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“To be useful, the current techniques will need to get faster and more accurate. “ These are still early days for the technologies, ” Wandelt says. “Progress will be possible only with the help of people who volunteer for the studies. The field will continue to benefit from the incredible people who participate in clinical trials.””（为了发挥作用，目前的技术需要变得更快、更准确。Wandelt说：“这些技术还处于早期阶段。”。“只有在自愿参与研究的人的帮助下，才能取得进展。该领域将继续受益于参与临床试验的令人难以置信的人。）”可知，最后一段讲述的是“它目前没有多少实际用途。”故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题题。根据第二段中“Our device predicts internal speech directly, allowing the patient to just focus on saying a word inside their head and transform it into text,（我们的设备直接预测内部语音，让病人只专注于在他们的脑海里说一个词，然后把它转换成文本，）”可知，文章介绍一种新的设备。科学家已经发明了直接从大脑中“读”单词的方法。大脑植入物可以将内部语言转换为外部信号，使患有疾病的人能够与他人交流，这些疾病窃取了他们说话或打字的能力。研究的新结果提供了额外的证据，证明大脑植入物在恢复失去的沟通方面具有非凡的潜力。所以文章的目的是“介绍一种设备。”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。
Life as a student means that you have to face and handle different types of challenges. Many young people place high demands on themselves and their academic performance, which can lead to feeling stressed.
___16___ A study has shown that positive stress strengthens the immune system, enhances memory, and improves decision-making skills. In the short term, stress is an effective and positive reaction in the body. ___17___ For this reason, it’s important to find a balance between studying and resting.
When stressed, it’s easy to opt out of physical activities to save on study time, but it’s precisely during stressful periods that it’s essential to take care of your body and move as much as possible. Try walking or cycling to school, or getting off the bus some distance from the school and walking the last bit. ___18___
Trying to catch up with more of your studies by sleeping less is not a good idea. The consequence is that you quickly lose in efficiency and energy, and then the studies take longer instead. ___19___ Sleep is needed for the body and brain to rest, recover and process new knowledge.
___20___ Since the brain is unable to maintain full focus for long periods, it’s good to take micro-breaks every hour, stand up and stretch for a few minutes. We often want to complete our assignments as soon as possible, perhaps with the idea of rewarding ourselves with rest later, but we need to turn this around.
If, as a student, you begin to notice symptoms(症状)of stress, find ways to manage it.
A. Stress is a natural reaction in the body.
B. School plays an important role in a student’s life.
C. As students, we need to get between 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
D. Another thing that helps is moments of rest during the school day.
E. But if it continues to exist for a long period, it can be directly harmful.
F. Being physically active will significantly increase your stress resistance.
G. Learning different techniques to relax can have a positive effect on your health.
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. F 19. C 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了压力的利弊，并给出减轻压力的方法。
【16题详解】
下文“A study has shown that positive stress strengthens the immune system, enhances memory, and improves decision-making skills.(一项研究表明，积极的压力可以增强免疫系统，增强记忆力，提高决策能力。)”介绍了压力的积极作用，选项A“压力是身体的自然反应。”说明压力是身体的自然反应，有积极性。语义一致，故选A项。
【17题详解】
上文“In the short term, stress is an effective and positive reaction in the body. (在短期内，压力是一种有效的、积极的身体反应。)”介绍压力是的积极作用，选项E“但是如果它持续存在很长一段时间，它可能会直接有害。”承接上文，转折语义，说明压力也会有不良影响，引出下文“For this reason, it’s important to find a balance between studying and resting. (因此，在学习和休息之间找到平衡是很重要的。)”，和上文存在因果关系。故选E项。
【18题详解】
上文“When stressed, it’s easy to opt out of physical activities to save on study time, but it’s precisely during stressful periods that it’s essential to take care of your body and move as much as possible. Try walking or cycling to school, or getting off the bus some distance from the school and walking the last bit. (压力大的时候，很容易选择不参加体育活动来节省学习时间，但正是在压力大的时候，照顾好你的身体，尽可能多地运动是至关重要的。试着步行或骑自行车去学校，或者在离学校不远的地方下车，走最后一段路。)”说明体育活动有助于减轻压力，并给出具体锻炼方法，选项F“积极锻炼身体会显著提高你的抗压能力。”承接上文，概括说明锻炼身体能提高抗压能力。故选F项。
【19题详解】
上文“Trying to catch up with more of your studies by sleeping less is not a good idea. (试图通过减少睡眠来赶上更多的学习并不是一个好主意。)”说明睡眠不足是不利的，选项C“作为学生，我们每晚需要睡7-9个小时。”承接上文，具体说明学生每天需要睡眠的时间，引出下文“Sleep is needed for the body and brain to rest, recover and process new knowledge. (身体和大脑需要睡眠来休息、恢复和处理新知识。)”说明学生需要充足睡眠。故选C项。
【20题详解】
下文“Since the brain is unable to maintain full focus for long periods, it’s good to take micro-breaks every hour, stand up and stretch for a few minutes. (由于大脑无法长时间保持完全专注，所以最好每小时休息一下，站起来伸展几分钟。)”建议每小时休息一下，选项D“另一件有帮助的事情是在一天的在校学习期间需要间隔休息片刻。”概括本段主题，建议学习时段需要间隔休息。故选D项。
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。
It’s been said the power is in your hands to become anything you want to become. For Dewitt resident Jerome Schafer, that’s ___21___! Schafer is a builder by trade, but his other ___22___ is letting his hands dance across a piano keyboard.
For the last six years, Schafer has been ___23___ the residents of Clinton County’s Gunnisonville Meadows Assisted Living Center to ___24___ some of the “classics,” as he calls them. “I’m playing a lot of songs. I ___25___ many years to the 30s, 40s and like that,” he said.
Joe Smith is a ___26___ listener. “He plays here every Wednesday. I wouldn’t miss it,” Smith said. “He ___27___ about 10:30 in the morning and plays until 11:30.” Anita Iocco says listening to Schafer play is the ___28___ of her week. “I wouldn’t miss it. I always ___29___ of being here,” she said.
Schafer has been playing music since he was 14 years old, and 80 years later, he is still playing. He says he hasn’t had any formal _____30_____ lessons and doesn’t read music.
His granddaughter, Nicole Yabs, drives him to and from the _____31_____ concert. Yabs says Wednesdays with her _____32_____ are her favorite part of the week. “I don’t think a lot of people _____33_____ the time that they spend with their grandparents, but I know that I _____34_____ value that,” she said.
Schafer says he’ll keep playing as long as he can. “I _____35_____ seeing the people enjoying it, so that’s enough for me,” he said.
21. A. true B. fantastic C. initial D. ideal
22 A. career B. quality C. talent D. budget
23. A. treating B. visiting C. leading D. following
24. A. teach B. learn C. read D. play
25. A. go back B. put on C. take off D. look forward
26. A. choosy B. sympathetic C. professional D. regular
27. A. sings B. comes C. waits D. rests
28. A. application B. preparation C. highlight D. responsibility
29. A. lose control B. take a note C. keep track D. make a point
30. A. piano B. tennis C. cooking D. trade
31. A. classical B. evening C. weekly D. closing
32. A. mother B. grandmother C. father D. grandfather
33. A. appreciate B. waste C. keep D. need
34. A. properly B. definitely C. easily D. secretly
35. A. avoid B. admit C. enjoy D. remember
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述德威特建筑工人杰罗姆·谢弗（Jerome Schafer）把一生的时间都花在了演奏他喜欢的古典音乐上，这体现了权力掌握在自己手中，你可以成为任何你想成为的人。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对于德威特居民杰罗姆·谢弗来说，这就是真的！A. true真的；B. fantastic极好的；C. initial最初的；D. ideal理想的。根据下文“Schafer is a builder by trade, but his other ___2___ is letting his hands dance across a piano keyboard.”可知，作为建筑工人的谢弗来说，他仍然做到了去做自己喜欢做的事情，所以他有能力掌控自己的命运，成为了他想成为的人。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Schafer是一名建筑工人，但他的另一个才能是让他的手在钢琴键盘上跳舞。A. career职业生涯；B. quality品质；C. talent才能；D. budget预算。根据下文“letting his hands dance across a piano keyboard”可知，弹奏钢琴是谢弗的另一项才能。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的六年里，Schafer一直在拜访克林顿县Gunnisonville Meadows辅助生活中心的居民演奏一些他称之为“经典”的歌曲。A. treating对待；B. visiting拜访；C. leading引导；D. following跟随。根据下文“the residents of Clinton County’s Gunnisonville Meadows Assisted Living Center”可知，谢弗应该是拜访那里的居民们。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：见第3题详解。A. teach教；B. learn学习；C. read读；D. play玩。根据下文“I’m playing a lot of songs. I ___5___ many years to the 30s, 40s and like that,”可知，他们是在演奏音乐。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：“我演奏了很多歌曲。我可以追溯到很多年前的三四十年代，”他说。A. go back回去；B. put on穿上；C. take off 脱掉；D. look forward往前看。根据下文“to the 30s, 40s”可知，这是指回到三四十年代。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：乔·史密斯是一位稳定的听众。A. choosy精挑细选的；B. sympathetic同情的；C. professional专业的；D. regular稳定的。根据下文““He plays here every Wednesday. I wouldn’t miss it,” Smith said.”可知，史密斯每周三都去听演奏，所以他是一位稳定的听众。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他大约在上午10:30左右过来，一直演奏到11:30。A. sings唱歌；B. comes来；C. waits等待；D. rests休息。根据下文“about 10:30 in the morning and plays until 11:30”可知，这里指谢弗上午10:30左右过来，然后一直演奏到11:30。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：安妮塔·伊奥科说，听谢弗的演奏是她一周的亮点。A. application申请；B. preparation准备；C. highlight最好(或最精彩、最激动人心)的部分；D. responsibility责任。根据下文““I wouldn’t miss it. I always ___9___ of being here,” she said.”可知，安妮塔·伊奥科非常喜欢听谢弗的演奏，所以听演奏的那个时间段是最令他激动的时候。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：“我不会错过的。我特意在这里，”她说。A. lose control失控；B. take a note做笔记；C. keep track跟踪；D. make a point特意；故意。根据上文“I wouldn’t miss it”可知，只要谢弗演奏，安妮塔·伊奥科就会特意去听。make a point“特意；故意”的意思。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他说他没有上过任何正式的钢琴课，也读不懂音乐。A. piano钢琴；B. tennis网球；C. cooking做饭；D. trade贸易。根据上文“but his other ___2___ is letting his hands dance across a piano keyboard”可知，谢弗是弹奏钢琴的。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的孙女妮可·亚布斯开车送他上下每周的音乐会。A. classical经典的；B. evening晚上的；C. weekly每周一次的；D. closing接近尾声的。根据上文“He plays here every Wednesday.”可知，谢弗的钢琴弹奏是每周一次。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Yabs说，星期三和祖父在一起是她一周中最喜欢的时间。A. mother母亲；B. grandmother祖母；C. father父亲；D. grandfather祖父。根据上文“His granddaughter”可知，谢弗是妮可·亚布斯的祖父。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我认为很多人都不喜欢和祖父母在一起的时间，但我知道我绝对重视这一点，”她说。A. appreciate享受；B. waste浪费；C. keep保持；D. need需要。根据下文“the time that they spend with their grandparents”可知，这里指很多人不懂得享受和祖父母在一起的时间。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：见第13题详解。A. properly恰当地；B. definitely绝对地；C. easily容易地；D. secretly秘密地。根据上文“but”可知，上下文是转折关系，其他很多人不懂得享受和祖父母在一起的时间，而作者却很喜欢。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我喜欢看到人们享受它，所以这对我来说已经足够了，”他说。A. avoid避免；B. admit承认；C. enjoy享受；D. remember记得。根据下文“seeing the people enjoying it, so that’s enough for me”可知，当谢弗看到有人喜欢他的演奏时，他是很享受的。故选C。
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。
About one year ago, 24-year-old Alex Wong found himself struggling with his mental health. With ___36___ (anxious), he couldn’t fall asleep, especially at night.
“I would hole up in my room during the day and stay awake all night because I didn’t want to interact ___37___ others and let them see me at my worst,”says Wong.
It was during this time that Wong ___38___ (feel)that he needed to find purpose and meaning in his life, so he signed up to volunteer with ImpactHK, a charity that ___39___ (primary)helps homeless people.
Wong took part in the group’s “kindness walks,” ___40___ (walk)through Tsim Sha Tsui to hand out food and other essential ___41___ (item)to homeless people. Today, he volunteers ___42___ (lead)these walks once or twice a week.
“Doing this work makes me feel grateful for everything I have. My homeless friends may be down on ___43___ (they)luck and have nothing, yet they’re content, and they’ve helped me understand that I can be happy too, even when things aren’t going my way. I’ve also developed strong bonds with my fellow volunteers, many of ___44___ I’ve become close friends with.”
Wong says that he’s in ____45____ better emotional space these days. “Helping my homeless friends has given my days new meaning and purpose and made me realize how good life can be.”
【答案】36. anxiety
37. with 38. felt
39. primarily
40. walking
41. items 42. to lead
43. their 44. whom
45. a
【解析】
【导读】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了24岁的亚历克斯·王发现自己在与心理健康作斗争。他觉得自己需要找到人生的目标和意义，所以他报名成为ImpactHK的志愿者，至此之后他帮助无家可归的朋友让自己的生活有了新的意义和目标，意识到生活可以有多美好。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：由于焦虑，他无法入睡，尤其是在晚上。句中with后面需要填写名词作宾语，且括号中提示词是形容词“焦虑的”，需要变成名词anxiety，为不可数名词。故填anxiety。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：我白天躲在房间里，整晚都睡不着，因为我不想和别人互动，不想让他们看到我最糟糕的一面。句中横线前有单词“interact”表示“互动”的含义，与别人互动要使用“interact with sb.”。故填with。
【38题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：正是在这段时间里，王觉得自己需要找到人生的目标和意义，所以他报名成为ImpactHK的志愿者，这是一个主要帮助无家可归者的慈善机构。句中是强调句结构“it was +强调结构+that”，强调部分是句子状语结构“during this time”，主语是Wong，填空部分是谓语动词，主句是过去时was，因此feel需要使用一般过去时态。故填felt。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：正是在这段时间里，王觉得自己需要找到人生的目标和意义，所以他报名成为ImpactHK的志愿者，这是一个主要帮助无家可归者的慈善机构。句中that引导定语从句对先行词“a charity”进行修饰，填空词修饰动词“helps”需要时使用副词结构。故填primarily。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：王参加了该组织的“爱心行走”活动，步行穿过尖沙咀，向无家可归的人分发食物和其他必需品。句中主谓结构是“Wong took part in”，故逗号后面动词使用非谓语结构，逻辑主语Wong与walk之间是主动关系，需要使用现在分词结构。故填walking。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意：王参加了该组织的“爱心行走”活动，步行穿过尖沙咀，向无家可归的人分发食物和其他必需品。句中横线前有形容词修饰语“other essential”，横线上填写名词，括号中给出可数名词的单数形式，故需要变成复数形式。故填items。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：如今，他自愿每周带领这些散步活动一到两次。句中横线前有动词“volunteer”表示“志愿做某事”需要使用不定式表示目的。故填to lead。
【43题详解】
考查代词。句意：我的那些无家可归的朋友们可能运气不好，一无所有，但他们很满足，他们让我明白，即使事情不像我想的那样，我也可以快乐。句中横线后有名词“luck”，故前面需要使用形容词性的词进行修饰，括号中是人称代词“they”因此需要变成形容词性物主代词。故填their。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：我也和我的志愿者同伴们建立了牢固的关系，他们中的许多人都成为了我的好朋友。句中“I’ve also developed strong bonds with my fellow volunteers”是主句部分，逗号后面是介词+关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，先行词“volunteers”，指人，在后面从句中作介词“of”的宾语。故填whom。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：王说这些天他情绪好多了。句中that引导宾语从句，介词in后面接名词性短语“better emotional space”，in a better emotional space表示“情绪好多了”。故填a。


第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信请你推荐一座中国的旅游城市。请你给他写封回信，内容包括：
1. 推荐的城市；
2. 你的理由。
注意: 1. 词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Peter,
I’m more than delighted to know you’re coming to China to pay a visit to famous cities. Personally, I’d like to recommend the city of Hangzhou to you.
When it comes to Hangzhou, the first thing that comes to mind is West Lake, which has been a scenic spot for hundreds of years. Besides, there are many tourist attractions in and around the city, such as Tiger-running Spring, the Lingyin Monastery and Spring Dawn at Su Causeway. Most importantly, Hangzhou is home to delicious foods, such as Dongpo Pork and Longjing Shrimp.
I hope the nice weather and convenient transportation here can make your trip more enjoyable.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。要求考生给英国朋友Peter推荐一座中国的旅游城市。
【详解】1.词汇积累
非常：more than→very
高兴的：delighted→happy
参观：pay a visit to→visit
在我看来：personally→in my view
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Most importantly, Hangzhou is home to delicious foods, such as Dongpo Pork and Longjing Shrimp.
拓展句：What is the most important is that Hangzhou is home to delicious foods, such as Dongpo Pork and Longjing Shrimp.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m more than delighted to know you’re coming to China to pay a visit to famous cities.（由省略连词that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】When it comes to Hangzhou, the first thing that comes to mind is West Lake, which has been a scenic spot for hundreds of years.（由When引导的时间状语从句，that引导限制性定语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
One morning Jack woke up with an aching arm. He touched it carefully with one finger. Ow! That really hurt! He climbed out of bed and put on his dressing gown(睡袍), very, very carefully. Then he went downstairs.
Mum was in the kitchen, searching for cornflakes(玉米片)in the cupboard.
“We’re out of cornflakes again,” she said, not looking round.
“Mum,” Jack began, “I think there’s something wrong with my…”
But at that moment, Lucy, Jack’s twin sister, came into the kitchen.
“Mum,” she cried, “I’m very, very ill! Very ill indeed! My stomach hurts really, really bad! I am far too sick to go to school!”
Mum was worried. She felt Lucy’s forehead. “You do feel hot. But you were fine yesterday.”
“I’m not fine now,” said Lucy. “Please, Mum. Can I go back to bed?”
Lucy didn’t even want breakfast. Jack tried to tell Mum about his arm. But Mum was too worried about Lucy.
“Please just get dressed, Jack, or you will be late for school!”
Mum stayed home to look after Lucy. Dad gave Jack a lift to school, and Jack tried to explain about his arm. “I was playing football yesterday and I hit my arm and it still hurts,” he said.
“Probably just a bruise(瘀伤),” said Dad. “I hope Lucy is better soon. She looked a bit feverish to me.”
It’s always about Lucy, thought Jack crossly.
At school, Jack had to be very careful of his arm. He had to keep it really still. Luckily he could still write with his other hand. At home, Mum was looking after Lucy. She put her back to bed and brought her a glass of warm water. She read her a story.
“How do you feel now?” she asked. “Would you like to try a little breakfast?”
“I can’t eat a thing,” said Lucy.
Mum was worried. It wasn’t like Lucy not to eat anything. She bent down to pick Lucy’s teddy bear off the floor. As she did so, she caught sight of something under the bed.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2, 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A huge pile of candy wrappers(包装纸)! And an empty box!
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mrs Smailes, the headteacher, came running to meet them. ”I think you need to go straight to hospital. Jack is there!"
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【答案】A huge pile of candy wrappers(包装纸)! And an empty box! Then Mom knew the reason why Lucy didn’t want to eat anything. She pretended not to find these candy wrappers and asked Lucy if she had eaten something strange. Lucy nodded her head and said “of course not” in an affirmative tone. “Well, I think we have to go to hospital because you look not good,” Mom said. Hearing that, Lucy felt scared and guilty because she was afraid of going to hospital most. To avoid being taken to hospital, Lucy told the truth that she had eaten a box of candy. Knowing the truth, Mom punished Lucy to clean her room and sent Lucy to the school.
Mrs. Smailes, the headteacher, came running to meet them. “I think you need to go straight to hospital. Jack is there!” Mom heard this news the moment she arrived at the school gate. “What happened to him?” Mom said with a rather worried tone. “Jack’s arm was broken,” Mrs. Smailes replied. When they got to the hospital, they saw Jack was sitting on the chair alone with his arm bound to bandages. Mom burst into tears, asking “How? You didn’t tell me?” “I was going to tell you but you didn’t give me a chance,” Jack said. Jack’s word reminded Mom of what she had said and done earlier this morning. “I am sorry. My dear baby. I swear I won’t ignore you,” Mom held Jack with her arms.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。Jack一觉醒来，发现自己的手很痛，想告诉妈妈自己的情况。结果双胞胎妹妹Lucy突然跑过来说自己的肚子非常非常不舒服，去不了上学。妈妈听到后非常担心，没有给Jack说话的机会就让他赶紧吃完早餐去上学。Jack把自己的情况告诉爸爸，爸爸也没有重视，话语间还是在关心Lucy，因为她看起来很严重。
【详解】1.段落续写
由第一段首句内容“一大堆糖果包装纸。还有一个空盒子!”可知，第一段可描写妈妈发现Lucy是吃了一大盒糖果才肚子痛后发生的事。
‚有第二段首句内容“校长斯迈尔斯太太跑过来迎接他们。“我觉得你应该直接去医院。杰克在那儿!””可知，第二段可描写父母听到Jack在医院后发生的事。
2.续写线索：发现糖纸——逼问真相——去学校——去医院——了解Jack情况——后悔
3.词汇激活
行为类
看医生：go to hospital / see a doctor
‚听到、了解到……：hearing that / learning that / knowing that
ƒ打扫房间：clean the room / clear up the room
情绪类
肯定的语气：affirmative tone / definite tone
‚害怕的：scared / frightened / fearful
【点睛】【高分句型1】She pretended not to find these candy wrappers and asked Lucy if she had eaten something strange.(运用了and连接的并列结构和if引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】When they got to the hospital, they saw Jack was sitting on the chair alone with his arm bound to bandages.(运用了when引导的时间状语从句和with符合结构)
【高分句型3】Jack’s word reminded Mom of what she had said and done earlier this morning.(运用了what引导的宾语从句)