2023-2024学年度东北育才学校高中部高三第三次模拟考试
英语科试卷
考试时间：120分钟
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why was the man late for work
A. He was stuck in traffic.
B. He had a traffic accident.
C. His car broke down on the road.
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What does the man like about the new shop
A. The location. B. The assistants. C. The clothes.
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What is the man doing
A. Placing an order.
B. Asking about an item.
C. Requesting a delivery service.
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Who might Lily be
A. The woman’s babysitter. B. The woman’s boss. C. The woman’s child.
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What does the woman agree to do
A. Change seats. B. Call off her trip. C. Travel on a different day.
第二节(共15小题;每题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5秒钟时间阅读各个小题;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时问。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. How does the woman describe the furniture store
A. There are goods of a high quality.
B. There are good bargains on sale.
C. They sell goods online as well.
7. What will the man do first
A. Surf the Internet. B. Go to the store. C. Compare prices.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
9. Why doesn’t the man go to the conference room now
A. He needs to meet the clients.
B. He is working on another task.
C. He has checked the heater before.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What kind of hotel room does the man want to book
A. a single room with a bath.
B. a single room with a window.
C. a double room with a bath.
11. How long will the man stay in a hotel
A. For two days. B. For four days. C. For five days.
12. What does the woman say about the Imperial
A. It is better known than Adventure.
B. It costs less than Adventure.
C. It is rated as a five-star hotel.
13. Where does the conversation take place
A. On the phone. B. In a hotel. C. In a restaurant.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. When is the woman supposed to hand in her essay
A. By this Saturday. B. By next Monday. C. By next Friday.
15. Why is the woman behind with her writing class
A. She was ill for a week.
B. The course is too difficult.
C. She was busy with a live performance.
16. What does the man think of his college life
A. Busy. B. Colorful. C. Boring.
17. What does the woman want to do on the 28th
A. See an exhibition. B. Attend a party. C. Watch a play.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. What is the speaker trying to do
A. Start a school magazine.
B. Look for some part-time editors.
C. Get materials for the school magazine.
19. What are not needed any more
A. Jokes. B. Photos of school life. C. Drawings and paintings.
20. Which page is the most popular
A. The sports page. B. The center page. C. The diary page.
第二部分阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
2023 Illustration Competition
Welcome to enter for the Communication Arts Illustration Competition, most respected and admired in the industry for creativity in illustration. Selected by distinguished professionals, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Illustration Annual and on , ensuring important exposure of the creations. Each winner will receive a professionalized Award of Excellence, made from solid aluminum, and an award munication Art’s Award of Excellence is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your industry.
What To Enter With
Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2023 to Jan. 2024 is qualified. Entries may originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read.
Entries Can Be Submitted In The Following Formats
Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. GIF images may be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones.
Illustration Competition Categories & Entry Fees
Category Single illustration Series of illustrations
Books (covers, jackets, etc.) $ 40 $ 80 (limit of 5)
Motion (media for films videos, etc.) $ 90 $ 180 (limit of 3)
Student Work $ 20 (Image) $ 45 (Video) $ 40(Images, limit of 5) $ 90 (Video, limit of 3)
For more categories, please download the category PDF.
Late Fees
Entries must be registered no later than Jan. 13, 2024. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $ 10 each. No entries can be registered after Jan. 27, 2024.
21. What will the winner attain
A. A tailor-made award certificate. B. Exposure to distinguished works.
C. A bonus from Communication Arts. D. Wide recognition in the profession.
22. Which of the following is unqualified for the competition
A. A student work from Uganda with English depictions.
B. A newly produced motion entry.
C. A PNG image with a file size of 1 MB.
D. A series for covers of three illustrations.
23. How much should be charged for a series of four cover illustrations submitted on Jan. 25, 2024
A. $ 80. B. $ 120. C. $ 110. D. $ 90.
B
Five-year-old Mustafa is smiling for the first time in ages. She did not receive a new toy or her favorite candy; rather, she got a wig (假发).
Mustafa had to go through painful procedures after being diagnosed with cancer at an early age. Her father expressed her sadness when she lost her hair after months of chemotherapy (化疗). “She saw children of her age jumping in playgrounds and spending hours styling their hair, while she couldn’t. Losing her hair made her hopeless, negatively impacting her response to treatment,” the girl’s father said.
Coming from a less fortunate family, Mustafa now sits in a humble hairdresser’s in Cairo, sliding her fingers through her new long hair as she looks in the mirror with fresh enthusiasm. Behind that smile and renewed confidence is Salam, from Egypt, who has been personally funding and designing free wigs for children with cancer to give them power to defeat their illness.
Salam took up his mission when he saw a viral video on social media of a young cancer patient who was excited at receiving a new wig. It was the moment when he decided to provide free wigs to children with cancer to lift up their spirits. “Many families can barely afford expensive cancer treatment costs, let alone costly cosmetic services that can play a huge role in restoring children’s confidence and giving them strength to continue their treatment,” said Salam.
As part of the self-funded initiative, Salam purchases the necessary requirements to make a wig, while his father helps design hairstyles to serve different children. So far, Salam has helped over 15 children walk out of his shop empowered with big smiles.
Despite the several challenges, Salam said making wigs gives him as much happiness as it does for his young customers. “Children need the emotional and moral support to go through this tough illness.” He added, “Losing their hair drives them to withdraw into themselves out of fear and embarrassment. I cannot help in their treatment, but I can help them get through it.”
24. Why are a toy and candy mentioned in paragraph 1
A. To indicate the girl’s age. B. To imply a serious illness.
C. To show the shortage of toys and candies. D. To highlight the value of the wig.
25. What can be learned from the father’s words
A. Hairstyle matters much. B. Sports benefit Mustafa.
C. Hair loss depressed Mustafa. D. Mustafa’s treatment failed.
26. What led to Salam’s decision on the mission
A. His sympathy. B. Family support.
C. Government fund. D. Mustafa’s enthusiasm.
27. What kind of person is Salam according to the passage
A. Cautious and innovative. B. Inspiring and talented.
C. Sensitive and empathetic. D. Ambitious and sensible.
C
Animal appear to predict earthquakes by sensing electricity in the air — the first study to find reliable evidence of the phenomenon has shown.
Cameras revealed an “amazing” drop in the number of animals up to 23 days before a major quake hit their rainforest home at Yanachaga National Park in Peru. Lead scientist Dr Rachel Grant, from Anglia Ruskin University, said, “The results showed that just before the earthquake, animals’ activity dropped right down.”
On a normal day the cameras placed around Yanachaga National Park record between 5 and 15 animals. But in the 23 days before the earthquake, the number of animals dropped to five or fewer per day. No animals were photographed at all on five of the seven days immediately before the quake.
Another study showed that animal activity remained normal in the park over a different period when seismic (地震的) activity was low. Co-author, professor Friedemann Freund, said, “The cameras were located at an altitude of 900 meters. If air ionization occurred, the animals would escape to the valley below, where there were fewer positive ions ( 离子). With their ability to sense their environment, animals can help us understand small changes that occur before major earthquakes.”
Other evidence suggested that before the earthquake, the air around the high mountain sites filled with positive ions that can be produced when rocks are placed under stress. Positive ions have been known to cause ill effects in humans as well as animals. Scientists believe the animals were made to feel uncomfortable by the positive ions, leading them to avoid the area. They are thought to have escaped to lower ground, where the air was less ionized. The findings may help experts develop better short-term seismic forecasts.
28. How did scientists conduct the study
A. By comparing different animals’ habits.
B. By observing animals in high mountains.
C. By explaining the positive ion phenomenon.
D. By analyzing images of animals they obtained.
29. What can be inferred from animal activity before earthquakes
A. The ground at a lower altitude is less ionized.
B. Cameras normally record more animals per day.
C. Earthquake warnings can be detected in lower places.
D. The activity of animals and earthquakes is consistent.
30. What can we learn from the text
A. The findings make for accurate seismic forecast.
B. Animals tend to be uneasy with more positive ions.
C. Positive ions make humans and animals depressed.
D. All the animals remain abnormal before the earthquake.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Negative Influence of Positive Ions.
B. Ions’ Destruction to the Environment.
C. Animals’ Behavior Before Earthquakes.
D. Creatures’ Ability to Predict Earthquakes.
D
Overcoming learning disabilities has long been a challenge for educators and students alike. However, recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have shown promise in revolutionizing the way we approach education for students with learning disabilities.
One of the most significant ways AI can assist is through the use of adaptive learning systems. These systems use algorithms (算法) to analyze a student’s performance and adjust the learning content and pace accordingly. This personalized approach allows them to progress at their own pace, without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. Furthermore, adaptive learning systems can identify areas where a student may be struggling and provide targeted support.
Another way AI can support them is through natural language processing (NLP) technology. NLP enables computers to understand and interpret human language, allowing AI-powered tools to provide real-time feedback on a student’s written work. This can be particularly beneficial for students with dyslexia, who often struggle with spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. By providing immediate feedback, students can identify and correct their mistakes, leading to improved writing skills and increased confidence.
AI can also play a role in developing their social and emotional skills. Many students with learning disabilities experience social isolation. AI-powered social robots can recognize and respond to human emotions, allowing students to engage in interactive conversations and activities that help develop their social and emotional intelligence.
While the potential benefits of AI in education are clear, it is essential to recognize AI isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Educators must carefully consider the moral implications of using AI in the classroom and ensure these tools are used responsibly and with the best interests of the students in mind. Moreover, it is crucial to remember AI shouldn’t replace human educators but rather serve as a tool to enhance and support their efforts. Teachers play a vital role by providing empathy, understanding, and guidance that cannot be reproduced by a machine. By combining the power of AI with the skills and compassion of human educators, we can create a more inclusive and effective educational environment for all students.
32. How can adaptive systems help students with learning disabilities
A. By adjusting their learning methods. B. By analyzing their learning abilities.
C. By satisfying their curiosity in learning. D. By offering personalized learning assistance.
33. What does the underlined word “dyslexia” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. A mental illness affecting human intelligence.
B. A brain disease leading to lack of confidence in study.
C. A language-related skill applied in the learning process.
D. A learning disorder involving difficulty in reading and writing.
34. What is the value of AI-powered social robots
A. Engaging students in learning activities. B. Narrowing the social distance between people.
C. Assisting learners to overcome social isolation. D. Helping learners adopt effective reading strategies.
35. What does the author say about AI in the last paragraph
A. It can’t provide understanding like human educators.
B. It can’t create an inclusive learning environment.
C. It can meet a wide range of learning needs.
D. It can guarantee learners’ data security.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Chronic insufficient sleep has been linked to health problems including diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. Cognitive functions such as attention and reaction time also suffer when we don’t sleep enough. ____36____ But there’s much more you can do to reset your sleep.
Fix your wake-up time first
A mistake people often make when they’re trying to reset their sleep schedule is to start by hopping into bed earlier. Beginning with an early bedtime can backfire and cause problems, like insomnia. _____37_____ Stick to the same time every day, even on weekends.
Wind down the activity level
Gradually winding down your activity level over the evening is highly recommended. Stop eating three hours before bedtime. Stop working two hours before. _____38_____ While your phone’s night mode cuts down on the amount of melatonin, no screens is still better for sleep.
Make a to-do list
____39____ Lying in bed thinking about what we should have done during the day, and what we have to do in the day ahead, can spoil our sleep. To help quiet those thoughts, write out your to-do list for the next day at least an hour before bed.
_____40_____
Light affects the production of hormones that are involved in wakefulness and sleepiness. Morning sunlight in particular contains light frequencies that impact your level of alertness during the day and set you up for quality sleep the next night. Try to fit in morning outdoor time into your existing routines. So if you normally read while drinking a cup of coffee, do it outside on your porch. Instead of just letting the dog out in the backyard in the morning, join your pet outside or take them for a walk.
A. Avoid caffeine later in the day.
B. Take your morning coffee outside.
C And we can become frustrated and irritable.
D. Instead, set a consistent wake-up time first.
E. We don’t want people getting into bed if they’re not sleepy.
F. And stop using electronics like tablets, phones and computers one hour before.
G. Schedules filled with projects can leave many of us stressed out and anxious.
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。
After ten years of working for a Wall Street bank, I determined to go beyond a nine-to-five job. Scanning advertisements, I learned a financial company was to hire more consultants. With great excitement, I made a(n) ___41___ with a branch president. That day, it went so well that I was ___42___ he would hire me on the spot ___43___ , he told me to come back for 12 more interviews with his top salespeople!
Over the next five months, every one of them ___44___ me from working as a consultant in finance. “You are better off in a safe nine-to-five job.” “Eighty percent of newcomers fail within their first year.” The more they attacked my dream, the more my stomach ___45___ . I realized I would have to “fake it till I make it”, though.
Eventually, the last interview with the president came. “You’ve got the job!” he announced, and then added, “On one ___46___ that you must resign, participate in our training and take an exam.” I accepted. “It’s 250 questions long and you must pass it without one point lost on the first ___47___ !”
I nearly choked at the prospect of taking a huge leap of faith into the unknown. However, attracted by this great ___48___ and the courage I had never had, I ___49___ hard and said, “I’ll take it.”
As instructed, I cut my lifeline to the bank and leapt into ___50___ waters. After the training, I took the exam and when the scores were displayed, I let out a loud sigh of ___51___ .
My experience ___52___ the truth of Thoreau’s words: “If one advances ___53___ in the direction of his dreams and ___54___ to live the life which he had imagined, he will meet success ___55___ in common hours.”
41. A. appointment B. arrangement C. prediction D. decision
42. A. glad B. skeptical C. negative D. positive
43. A. Thus B. Moreover C. Instead D. Then
44. A. separated B. discouraged C. banned D. dismissed
45. A. loosened B. changed C. tightened D. swelled
46. A. situation B. condition C. position D. occasion
47. A. question B. point C. day D. try
48. A. achievement B. advertisement C. risk D. firm
49. A. swallowed B. shook C. clapped D. worked
50. A. still B. unproven C. rough D. known
51. A. belief B. sorrow C. relief D. regret
52. A. recognized B. tested C. contradicted D. confirmed
53. A. confidently B. freely C. randomly D. lonely
54. A. threatens B. agrees C. attempts D. promises
55. A. unexpected B. unfinished C. unfamiliar D. unpractical
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。
Imagine you’re climbing a mountain, and along the way you start to get hungry or thirsty. How cool it would be if you could just stop at a ___56___ (convenient) store there. Climbers in Pingjiang, Hunan province, don’t have to imagine this. For them, such a store built on a cliff has become ___57___ reality.
The Shiniuzhai scenic area is famous for its ___58___(tower) cliffs, deep canyons and unique rock formations. The 2-square-meter store about 120 meters above the ground___59___ (construct) in 2017 and opened a year later.
Visitors coming to experience the scenic area’s rock climbing program are usually ___60___(amateur), so they often get hungry and thirsty along the way. The park authority decided to build the store ___61___a refreshment center for them. The drinks and food at the store are carried up by staff members every day. It generally ___62___ (take) the climbers nearly one-and-a-half hours to make it to the top.
Despite the location and laborious ___63___ (deliver) of the products, the prices are similar to those at ordinary store. Some netizens joke that it is the “___64___(little) convenient convenience store”, while others say they find it adorable and ____65____it would be “very cool” to work in the store.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你们社区的老年大学将举办书画义卖会。请你给你的英国朋友Charlie写一封邮件，邀请他一同前去当志愿者，内容包括：
1. 时间和地点；
2. 志愿者所需工作；
3. 本次活动的意义。
注意：
1. 写作词数应80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Charlie,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 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。
Catherine was the coolest kid in her class. Whenever she went,she was in the spotlight,with a bunch of kids following her and doing everything she did.
Her desk mate,Landy,however,was not in the cool kids’ group.Being the tallest kid in her class, she was teased by her classmates,who were always chanting “Landy,Landy,long as spaghetti (意大利面)”.Every time Landy heard those silly chants， she could feel her face burst into flames. God knew how she wished the ground to crack and swallow her!
Catherine didn’t really like it when the kids chanted “Landy,Landy,long as spaghetti”.But she never told them to stop either, and nor did she ever talk to her. She liked being popular.
One weekend, Catherine went over to her grandfather for Thanksgiving. Her grandfather lives on a farm at the opposite end of town,where he keeps chickens. While helping to feed the chickens, Catherine noticed a peculiar one. Curling in the corner,it looked smaller than the others and was almost half-bare!
“What’s the matter with it ”She asked her grandfather, with a puzzled frown on her face. Her grandfather told her how chickens could act.’“They have a pecking(啄) order，” he explained，wrinkles of concern spreading around his forehead.“If one chicken is different, the others will push it away and keep pecking it. Sometimes they peck it so much that it dies.”
“Oh，what a poor little thing!”Catherine let out a sigh as she scooped(捧起)the frightened chicken up in her arms,whose heart was beating fast in the bony little body.
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。
Suddenly,she thought of Landy,the girl being ”pecked“by her classmates
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But Catherine walked directly toward Landy,regardless of what they said.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023-2024学年度东北育才学校高中部高三第三次模拟考试
英语科试卷
考试时间：120分钟
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why was the man late for work
A. He was stuck in traffic.
B. He had a traffic accident.
C. His car broke down on the road.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Getting to work in the morning seems to take longer each day. I was late again this morning.
W: Are you still driving in
M: Yes. The traffic was so bad in the morning. It’s just one traffic jam after another on the road.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the man like about the new shop
A. The location. B. The assistants. C. The clothes.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: I like that new clothes shop. The one I usually use is so far out of town. I hardly ever go there.
W: Me, neither, and the people who work at the new shop couldn’t be nicer. But I found the range of styles there was quite narrow.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the man doing
A. Placing an order.
B. Asking about an item.
C. Requesting a delivery service.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, I ordered a book from Justin Lewis last week. I was wondering if it has come in yet. My name is Peter Schneider.
W: Let me check it for you, Mr. Schneider. Yes, the book has arrived this morning and should be ready for you to pick up this afternoon.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Who might Lily be
A. The woman’s babysitter. B. The woman’s boss. C. The woman’s child.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I wish I had more time to spend with Lily. She has to go to a babysitter every morning.
M: It’s tough when you work so much.
W: Well, sometimes I have to ask my boss for leave to look after her.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman agree to do
A. Change seats. B. Call off her trip. C. Travel on a different day.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Are there any flights on June fifteenth to Hawaii
M: Hmm, all flights on that day are sold out. But there’s one flight with availability on June fourteenth.
W: That date will work for me. I’d prefer a window seat.
M: There’s just one available. I’ll book that for you now.
第二节(共15小题;每题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5秒钟时间阅读各个小题;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时问。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. How does the woman describe the furniture store
A. There are goods of a high quality.
B. There are good bargains on sale.
C. They sell goods online as well.
7. What will the man do first
A. Surf the Internet. B. Go to the store. C. Compare prices.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: I need to get a new bed for my flat. Is there anywhere you can recommend
W: The furniture store in town has some and they’re good quality.
M: Really I might go there later. I was thinking of looking online but it’s difficult to tell how comfortable they’d be if you can’t try them out first.
W: Well, you might find a bargain that way. You could try one out in the shop and then order the same style online if you find one that costs less than the one at the shop.
M: Good idea. I will do that.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8 When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
9. Why doesn’t the man go to the conference room now
A. He needs to meet the clients.
B. He is working on another task.
C. He has checked the heater before.
【答案】8. A 9. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Oh, Jeremy, there you are. Have you had a chance to check out the problem I mentioned yesterday I think there’s an issue with the heater in the conference room.
M: Ah … not yet. I’ve been setting up the new workspaces for the part-time workers we recently hired.
W: I’m planning to host our visiting clients in that room this afternoon, so I’ll change the location if it’s still cold in there.
M: OK. I’ll get to the conference room as soon as I finish.
W: Great. And let me know if it can’t be fixed by noon.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What kind of hotel room does the man want to book
A. a single room with a bath.
B. a single room with a window.
C. a double room with a bath.
11. How long will the man stay in a hotel
A. For two days. B. For four days. C. For five days.
12. What does the woman say about the Imperial
A. It is better known than Adventure.
B. It costs less than Adventure.
C. It is rated as a five-star hotel.
13. Where does the conversation take place
A. On the phone. B. In a hotel. C. In a restaurant.
【答案】10. A 11. B 12. B 13. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Adventure Reservations. Can I help you
M: Yes. I’d like to book a single room with a bath from September 22 to 25.
W: Just a moment, please. I’m sorry, sir. We are fully booked on those dates.
M: Oh, that’s too bad. Could you recommend another hotel that won’t be full up to me
W: Yes, of course. Where would you rather like to be, in the city center or in the suburbs
M: I prefer a place close to the city center because it is more convenient.
W: In that case, I would suggest that you try the Imperial.
M: Do you know the rate per night for a single room with a bath there And please tell me what the Imperial is like.
W: Well, a single with a bath at the moment would be between $50 to $60. It is rated as a four-star hotel. Ours is better known than the Imperial but then the Imperial is less expensive than here.
M: Uh-huh. One last thing, do you know its telephone number
W: Yes, it is 61540928.
M: Thank you very much. I really appreciate your help goodbye.
W: Goodbye and thank you for calling us.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. When is the woman supposed to hand in her essay
A. By this Saturday. B. By next Monday. C. By next Friday.
15. Why is the woman behind with her writing class
A. She was ill for a week.
B. The course is too difficult.
C. She was busy with a live performance.
16. What does the man think of his college life
A. Busy. B. Colorful. C. Boring.
17. What does the woman want to do on the 28th
A. See an exhibition. B. Attend a party. C. Watch a play.
【答案】14. C 15. A 16. B 17. B
【解析】
原文】M: It seems that you are very busy these days.
W: You can’t imagine what I have to finish. The literature course is so difficult. I have to read two novels by next Monday and hand in a 3,000-word essay by next Friday.
M: So you don’t want to come to an exhibition with me this Saturday
W: I’d love to, but I’m already behind with my writing class because I had a cold for a week and missed a few lessons. You seem to have loads of free time.
M: Well, we just don’t have as much academic work as you. My college life is colorful compared with yours. There are various live performances as an art major.
W: Yes, I’m bored with the life of reading and writing every day.
M: Why don’t we stop talking Just work now. If you have finished everything by the 16th, we could go to that new play.
W: Okay. I’ll try. I don’t want to miss the student party on the 28th.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. What is the speaker trying to do
A. Start a school magazine.
B. Look for some part-time editors.
C. Get materials for the school magazine.
19. What are not needed any more
A. Jokes. B. Photos of school life. C. Drawings and paintings.
20. Which page is the most popular
A. The sports page. B. The center page. C. The diary page.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Good morning, everyone. It’s my pleasure to talk about the school magazine. We’re going to print it in December, so send in your articles and pictures by the end of October. We’ve already got some good things, especially photos of school life. We’ll choose the best for the center page. We’ve got enough jokes, all brilliant and funny, so don’t send us any more please. If you’re an artist, please send us a drawing or painting. Everybody says the diary page of the magazine is useful, so we need all the information we can get. We’ve got a list of all the concerts and the school dances. Send me an e-mail or a text message if you’re organizing parties or any other events. Of course, the sports page is always students-favorite. Almost everyone loves it. We do well in football and basketball. We win most of our matches, so there’s a lot of space given to them. But this summer our tennis team came home with a cup from a national competition, so please will a team member write something about it OK, that’s all. Thank you.
第二部分阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
2023 Illustration Competition
Welcome to enter for the Communication Arts Illustration Competition, most respected and admired in the industry for creativity in illustration. Selected by distinguished professionals, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Illustration Annual and on , ensuring important exposure of the creations. Each winner will receive a professionalized Award of Excellence, made from solid aluminum, and an award munication Art’s Award of Excellence is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your industry.
What To Enter With
Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2023 to Jan. 2024 is qualified. Entries may originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read.
Entries Can Be Submitted In The Following Formats
Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. GIF images may be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones.
Illustration Competition Categories & Entry Fees
Category Single illustration Series of illustrations
Books (covers, jackets, etc.) $ 40 $ 80 (limit of 5)
Motion (media for films, videos, etc.) $ 90 $ 180 (limit of 3)
Student Work $ 20 (Image) $ 45 (Video) $ 40(Images, limit of 5) $ 90 (Video, limit of 3)
For more categories, please download the category PDF.
Late Fees
Entries must be registered no later than Jan. 13, 2024. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $ 10 each. No entries can be registered after Jan. 27, 2024.
21. What will the winner attain
A. A tailor-made award certificate. B. Exposure to distinguished works.
C. A bonus from Communication Arts. D. Wide recognition in the profession.
22. Which of the following is unqualified for the competition
A. A student work from Uganda with English depictions.
B. A newly produced motion entry.
C. A PNG image with a file size of 1 MB.
D. A series for covers of three illustrations.
23. How much should be charged for a series of four cover illustrations submitted on Jan. 25, 2024
A. $ 80. B. $ 120. C. $ 110. D. $ 90.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一则关于2023插画比赛的通知，包括该比赛的参赛方式、时间、费用等等相关内容。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Each winner will receive a professionalized Award of Excellence, made from solid aluminum, and an award munication Art’s Award of Excellence is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your industry.(每位获奖者将获得由纯铝制成的专业优秀奖和获奖证书。传播艺术优秀奖是最令人向往的奖项之一。如果被选中，获胜将使你在行业中名列前茅。)”可知，插画大赛是行业内最具声望的比赛，获胜者将会成为行业中的佼佼者，也就是会在行业内得到广泛认可。故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Entries Can Be Submitted In The Following Formats”部分中的“Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. GIF images may be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones. (数字图像：JPG格式的RGB图像，最大文件大小为2mb。GIF图像可能更生动，但会被拒绝，PNG图像也是如此。)”可知选项C“A PNG image with a file size of 1 MB.( PNG图像，文件大小为1mb。)”会被拒绝，也就是不适合参加比赛。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章表格中的“Books (covers, jackets, etc.)(书籍(封面、封皮等))”部分的收费“Series of illustrations”为“$ 80 (limit of 5)”可知，一套四张封面插图的收费为80美元；再根据文章最后一段“Entries must be registered no later than Jan. 13, 2024. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $ 10 each. No entries can be registered after Jan. 27, 2024.(参赛作品必须在2024年1月13日之前注册。在此日期之后报名的作品将被收取10美元的费用。2024年1月27日以后，将不接受报名。)”可知，2024年1月25日提交参赛作品的话，一套四张封面插图需要收费10*4=40美元。由此可知，2024年1月25日提交的一套四张封面插图需要支付费用为：80+40=120美元。故选B。
B
Five-year-old Mustafa is smiling for the first time in ages. She did not receive a new toy or her favorite candy; rather, she got a wig (假发).
Mustafa had to go through painful procedures after being diagnosed with cancer at an early age. Her father expressed her sadness when she lost her hair after months of chemotherapy (化疗). “She saw children of her age jumping in playgrounds and spending hours styling their hair, while she couldn’t. Losing her hair made her hopeless, negatively impacting her response to treatment,” the girl’s father said.
Coming from a less fortunate family, Mustafa now sits in a humble hairdresser’s in Cairo, sliding her fingers through her new long hair as she looks in the mirror with fresh enthusiasm. Behind that smile and renewed confidence is Salam, from Egypt, who has been personally funding and designing free wigs for children with cancer to give them power to defeat their illness.
Salam took up his mission when he saw a viral video on social media of a young cancer patient who was excited at receiving a new wig. It was the moment when he decided to provide free wigs to children with cancer to lift up their spirits. “Many families can barely afford expensive cancer treatment costs, let alone costly cosmetic services that can play a huge role in restoring children’s confidence and giving them strength to continue their treatment,” said Salam.
As part of the self-funded initiative, Salam purchases the necessary requirements to make a wig, while his father helps design hairstyles to serve different children. So far, Salam has helped over 15 children walk out of his shop empowered with big smiles.
Despite the several challenges, Salam said making wigs gives him as much happiness as it does for his young customers. “Children need the emotional and moral support to go through this tough illness.” He added, “Losing their hair drives them to withdraw into themselves out of fear and embarrassment. I cannot help in their treatment, but I can help them get through it.”
24. Why are a toy and candy mentioned in paragraph 1
A. To indicate the girl’s age. B. To imply a serious illness.
C. To show the shortage of toys and candies. D. To highlight the value of the wig.
25. What can be learned from the father’s words
A. Hairstyle matters much. B. Sports benefit Mustafa.
C. Hair loss depressed Mustafa. D. Mustafa’s treatment failed.
26. What led to Salam’s decision on the mission
A. His sympathy. B. Family support.
C. Government fund. D. Mustafa’s enthusiasm.
27. What kind of person is Salam according to the passage
A. Cautious and innovative. B. Inspiring and talented.
C. Sensitive and empathetic. D. Ambitious and sensible.
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位来自埃及的叫萨拉姆的人，在得知一位患病儿童得到假发后，开始筹资为癌症患儿设计和提供免费假发，帮助他们重获信心和力量。对于这些患儿来说，他能做的或许不多，但带给他们情感和道德上的支持，帮助他们度过这个艰难的病痛时期。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Five-year-old Mustafa is smiling for the first time in ages. She did not receive a new toy or her favorite candy; rather, she got a wig (假发).(五岁的穆斯塔法这么多年来第一次露出了笑容。她没有收到新玩具或她最喜欢的糖果；相反，她得到了一顶假发。)”以及第二段中“Mustafa had to go through painful procedures after being diagnosed with cancer at an early age. Her father expressed her sadness when she lost her hair after months of chemotherapy (化疗). (穆斯塔法在很小的时候就被诊断出患有癌症，不得不经历痛苦的手术。数月化疗后，她的头发掉光了，她父亲表达了她的悲伤。)”可知，穆斯塔法因为被诊断患有癌症，经过数月的化疗后头发掉光了，因此相比于收到新玩具或者最喜欢的糖果，收到一顶假发对她来说是更有意义的。故第一段提到了玩具和糖果是为了突出假发的价值。故选D。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中““She saw children of her age jumping in playgrounds and spending hours styling their hair, while she couldn’t. Losing her hair made her hopeless, negatively impacting her response to treatment,” the girl’s father said.(她看到和她同龄的孩子在操场上蹦蹦跳跳，花上几个小时做发型，而她却不能。失去头发让她绝望，对她的治疗产生了负面影响，”女孩的父亲说。)”可知，看到别的孩子在操场上蹦蹦跳跳，花上几个小时做发型，而穆斯塔法却不能，失去头发让她绝望，对她的治疗产生了负面影响即失去头发让她极度沮丧。故选C。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Salam took up his mission when he saw a viral video on social media of a young cancer patient who was excited at receiving a new wig. It was the moment when he decided to provide free wigs to children with cancer to lift up their spirits.(萨拉姆在社交媒体上看到了一段走红的视频，视频中一位年轻的癌症患者因获得新假发而兴奋不已，于是他开始了自己的使命。就在那一刻，他决定为患癌症的孩子们提供免费的假发，让他们振作起来。)”可知，萨拉姆在社交媒体上看到了一段视频：一位年轻的癌症患者因获得新假发而兴奋不已，就是在这一刻他决定为患癌症的孩子们提供免费的假发即他对那些因为癌症进行化疗而失去头发的孩子们的同情和理解，才让他开始为那些孩子们制作假发的使命。故选A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“Salam took up his mission when he saw a viral video on social media of a young cancer patient who was excited at receiving a new wig. It was the moment when he decided to provide free wigs to children with cancer to lift up their spirits.(萨拉姆在社交媒体上看到了一段走红的视频，视频中一位年轻的癌症患者因获得新假发而兴奋不已，于是他开始了自己的使命。就在那一刻，他决定为患癌症的孩子们提供免费的假发，让他们振作起来。)”可知，萨拉姆在社交媒体上看到了年轻的癌症患者因获得新假发而兴奋不已，就是在这一刻他决定为患癌症的孩子们提供免费的假发，他对那些因为癌症进行化疗而失去头发的孩子们是同情和理解，由此表明他是一个情感上敏感的人；同时根据最后一段中““Children need the emotional and moral support to go through this tough illness.” He added, “Losing their hair drives them to withdraw into themselves out of fear and embarrassment. I cannot help in their treatment, but I can help them get through it.”(“孩子们需要情感和精神上的支持来度过这场艰难的疾病。”他补充说：“脱发会让她们出于恐惧和尴尬而封闭自己。我不能帮助他们治疗，但我可以帮助他们度过难关。”)”可知，萨拉姆克服困难，在情感上和精神上去帮助和支持那些因为癌症化疗而掉发的孩子们，体现出他是善良并善解人意的。故选C。
C
Animal appear to predict earthquakes by sensing electricity in the air — the first study to find reliable evidence of the phenomenon has shown.
Cameras revealed an “amazing” drop in the number of animals up to 23 days before a major quake hit their rainforest home at Yanachaga National Park in Peru. Lead scientist Dr Rachel Grant, from Anglia Ruskin University, said, “The results showed that just before the earthquake, animals’ activity dropped right down.”
On a normal day the cameras placed around Yanachaga National Park record between 5 and 15 animals. But in the 23 days before the earthquake, the number of animals dropped to five or fewer per day. No animals were photographed at all on five of the seven days immediately before the quake.
Another study showed that animal activity remained normal in the park over a different period when seismic (地震的) activity was low. Co-author, professor Friedemann Freund, said, “The cameras were located at an altitude of 900 meters. If air ionization occurred, the animals would escape to the valley below, where there were fewer positive ions ( 离子). With their ability to sense their environment, animals can help us understand small changes that occur before major earthquakes.”
Other evidence suggested that before the earthquake, the air around the high mountain sites filled with positive ions that can be produced when rocks are placed under stress. Positive ions have been known to cause ill effects in humans as well as animals. Scientists believe the animals were made to feel uncomfortable by the positive ions, leading them to avoid the area. They are thought to have escaped to lower ground, where the air was less ionized. The findings may help experts develop better short-term seismic forecasts.
28. How did scientists conduct the study
A. By comparing different animals’ habits.
B. By observing animals in high mountains.
C. By explaining the positive ion phenomenon.
D. By analyzing images of animals they obtained.
29. What can be inferred from animal activity before earthquakes
A. The ground at a lower altitude is less ionized.
B. Cameras normally record more animals per day.
C. Earthquake warnings can be detected in lower places.
D. The activity of animals and earthquakes is consistent.
30 What can we learn from the text
A. The findings make for accurate seismic forecast.
B. Animals tend to be uneasy with more positive ions.
C. Positive ions make humans and animals depressed.
D. All the animals remain abnormal before the earthquake.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Negative Influence of Positive Ions.
B. Ions’ Destruction to the Environment.
C. Animals’ Behavior Before Earthquakes.
D. Creatures’ Ability to Predict Earthquakes.
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一项有可靠证据的研究，动物似乎通过感应空气中的电流来预测地震。科学家通过摄像机记录下地震前后捕捉到的动物行为的变化证明了这一项研究的可靠性。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。文章第三段讲到“On a normal day the cameras placed around Yanachaga National Park record between 5 and 15 animals. But in the 23 days before the earthquake, the number of animals dropped to five or fewer per day. No animals were photographed at all on five of the seven days immediately before the quake. (在平常的一天，放置在Yanachaga国家公园周围的摄像机记录了5到15只动物。但在地震前的23天，动物的数量下降到每天5只或更少。在地震前的七天中，有五天根本没有拍摄到任何动物)”可知，在地震前后摄像机捕捉到的动物的图像的数量是有所变化的。由此可知，科学家通过分析他们获得的动物图像进行这项研究的。故选D。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。文章最后一段讲到“Scientists believe the animals were made to feel uncomfortable by the positive ions, leading them to avoid the area. They are thought to have escaped to lower ground, where the air was less ionized. (科学家认为，这些动物被正离子弄得感觉不舒服，导致它们避开该区域。他们被认为逃到了较低的地面，那里的空气电离程度较低。)”可知，从地震前的动物活动中可以推断出海拔较低的地面电离程度较低。故选A。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。文章最后一段讲到“Scientists believe the animals were made to feel uncomfortable by the positive ions, leading them to avoid the area. (科学家认为，这些动物被正离子弄得感觉不舒服，导致它们避开该区域。)”可知，我们能从文章中了解到动物往往对较多的正离子感到不安。故选B。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。主要介绍了一项有可靠证据的研究，动物似乎通过感应空气中的电流来预测地震。科学家通过摄像机记录下地震前后捕捉到的动物行为的变化证明了这一项研究的可靠性。文章第一段讲到“Animal appear to predict earthquakes by sensing electricity in the air — the first study to find reliable evidence of the phenomenon has shown.(动物似乎可以通过感知空气中的电力来预测地震—这是第一项发现这种现象可靠证据的研究。)”可知，C项“地震前动物的行为”适合这篇文章的标题。故选C。
D
Overcoming learning disabilities has long been a challenge for educators and students alike. However, recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have shown promise in revolutionizing the way we approach education for students with learning disabilities.
One of the most significant ways AI can assist is through the use of adaptive learning systems. These systems use algorithms (算法) to analyze a student’s performance and adjust the learning content and pace accordingly. This personalized approach allows them to progress at their own pace, without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. Furthermore, adaptive learning systems can identify areas where a student may be struggling and provide targeted support.
Another way AI can support them is through natural language processing (NLP) technology. NLP enables computers to understand and interpret human language, allowing AI-powered tools to provide real-time feedback on a student’s written work. This can be particularly beneficial for students with dyslexia, who often struggle with spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. By providing immediate feedback, students can identify and correct their mistakes, leading to improved writing skills and increased confidence.
AI can also play a role in developing their social and emotional skills. Many students with learning disabilities experience social isolation. AI-powered social robots can recognize and respond to human emotions, allowing students to engage in interactive conversations and activities that help develop their social and emotional intelligence.
While the potential benefits of AI in education are clear, it is essential to recognize AI isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Educators must carefully consider the moral implications of using AI in the classroom and ensure these tools are used responsibly and with the best interests of the students in mind. Moreover, it is crucial to remember AI shouldn’t replace human educators but rather serve as a tool to enhance and support their efforts. Teachers play a vital role by providing empathy, understanding, and guidance that cannot be reproduced by a machine. By combining the power of AI with the skills and compassion of human educators, we can create a more inclusive and effective educational environment for all students.
32. How can adaptive systems help students with learning disabilities
A. By adjusting their learning methods. B. By analyzing their learning abilities.
C. By satisfying their curiosity in learning. D. By offering personalized learning assistance.
33. What does the underlined word “dyslexia” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. A mental illness affecting human intelligence.
B. A brain disease leading to lack of confidence in study.
C. A language-related skill applied in the learning process.
D. A learning disorder involving difficulty in reading and writing.
34. What is the value of AI-powered social robots
A. Engaging students in learning activities. B. Narrowing the social distance between people.
C. Assisting learners to overcome social isolation. D. Helping learners adopt effective reading strategies.
35. What does the author say about AI in the last paragraph
A. It can’t provide understanding like human educators.
B. It can’t create an inclusive learning environment.
C. It can meet a wide range of learning needs.
D. It can guarantee learners’ data security.
【答案】32. D 33. D 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能在帮助学生克服学习障碍方面以及提高社交和情感技能方面可以发挥的作用。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“These systems use algorithms (算法) to analyze a student’s performance and adjust the learning content and pace accordingly. This personalized approach allows them to progress at their own pace, without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. Furthermore, adaptive learning systems can identify areas where a student may be struggling and provide targeted support.(这些系统使用算法来分析学生的表现，并相应地调整学习内容和节奏。这种个性化的方法可以让他们按照自己的节奏进步，而不会感到不知所措或落后。此外，适应性学习系统可以识别学生可能挣扎的领域，并提供有针对性的支持)”可知，适应性系统通过提供个性化的学习帮助有学习障碍的学生。故选D。
【33题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“who often struggle with spelling, grammar, and sentence structure”可知，who引导非限制性定语从句修饰先行词students with dyslexia，说明患有dyslexia的学生经常在拼写、语法和句子结构上挣扎，即存在包括读写困难的学习障碍。故划线词意思是“一种包括读写困难的学习障碍”。故选D。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“AI-powered social robots can recognize and respond to human emotions, allowing students to engage in interactive conversations and activities that help develop their social and emotional intelligence.(人工智能社交机器人可以识别并回应人类的情绪，让学生参与互动对话和活动，帮助发展他们的社交和情商)”可知，人工智能社交机器人的价值是帮助学习者克服社会孤立。故选C。
【35题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Moreover, it is crucial to remember AI shouldn’t replace human educators but rather serve as a tool to enhance and support their efforts. Teachers play a vital role by providing empathy, understanding, and guidance that cannot be reproduced by a machine.(此外，重要的是要记住，人工智能不应该取代人类教育工作者，而应该作为一种工具来加强和支持他们的努力。教师通过提供机器无法复制的同理心、理解和指导，发挥着至关重要的作用)”可知，人工智能不能像人类教育者那样提供理解。故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Chronic insufficient sleep has been linked to health problems including diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. Cognitive functions such as attention and reaction time also suffer when we don’t sleep enough. ____36____ But there’s much more you can do to reset your sleep.
Fix your wake-up time first
A mistake people often make when they’re trying to reset their sleep schedule is to start by hopping into bed earlier. Beginning with an early bedtime can backfire and cause problems, like insomnia. _____37_____ Stick to the same time every day, even on weekends.
Wind down the activity level
Gradually winding down your activity level over the evening is highly recommended. Stop eating three hours before bedtime. Stop working two hours before. _____38_____ While your phone’s night mode cuts down on the amount of melatonin, no screens is still better for sleep.
Make a to-do list
____39____ Lying in bed thinking about what we should have done during the day, and what we have to do in the day ahead, can spoil our sleep. To help quiet those thoughts, write out your to-do list for the next day at least an hour before bed.
_____40_____
Light affects the production of hormones that are involved in wakefulness and sleepiness. Morning sunlight in particular contains light frequencies that impact your level of alertness during the day and set you up for quality sleep the next night. Try to fit in morning outdoor time into your existing routines. So if you normally read while drinking a cup of coffee, do it outside on your porch. Instead of just letting the dog out in the backyard in the morning, join your pet outside or take them for a walk.
A. Avoid caffeine later in the day.
B. Take your morning coffee outside.
C. And we can become frustrated and irritable.
D. Instead, set a consistent wake-up time first.
E. We don’t want people getting into bed if they’re not sleepy.
F. And stop using electronics like tablets, phones and computers one hour before.
G. Schedules filled with projects can leave many of us stressed out and anxious.
【答案】36. C 37. G 38. F 39. E 40. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何改善睡眠不足的方法。
【36题详解】
上文“Cognitive functions such as attention and reaction time also suffer when we don’t sleep enough. (当我们睡眠不足时，注意力和反应时间等认知功能也会受到影响)”说明睡眠不足的危害。空后提出有许多方法可以重置睡眠。由此推知，空处顺接前文，继续说明睡眠不足对我们产生的影响。C项“我们可能会变得沮丧和易怒。”符合语境。故选C。
【37题详解】
上文“A mistake people often make when they’re trying to reset their sleep schedule is to start by hopping into bed earlier.(当人们试图重新设定睡眠时间表时，经常会犯一个错误，那就是从早点上床开始)”说明当我们重新设定睡眠时间时，不要设定过早的睡眠时间。空处承接上文，表明设定过早的睡眠时间的危害。G项“日程安排满了项目会让我们很多人感到压力和焦虑。”符合语境，选项中的“Schedules filled with projects”和前文中的“reset their sleep schedule”相呼应，表明满是项目的日程表会让我们中的许多人感到紧张和焦虑，从而导致睡眠问题。故选G。
【38题详解】
上文“Gradually winding down your activity level over the evening is highly recommended.Stop eating three hours before bedtime. Stop working two hours before. (强烈建议在晚上逐渐减少你的活动量。睡前三小时停止进食。两小时前停止工作)”说明我们应该减少晚上的活动量。空处和前文并列说明如何逐渐减少活动量。F项“一小时前停止使用平板电脑、手机和电脑等电子产品。”符合语境，和前文形成顺接的关系。故选F。
【39题详解】
下文“Lying in bed thinking about what we should have done during the day, and what we have to do in the day ahead, can spoil our sleep. (躺在床上想着我们白天应该做什么，以及未来一天必须做什么，会破坏我们的睡眠)”说明躺在床上想着白天要做以及即将做的事会影响睡眠。空处引出下文，E项“如果人们不困，我们不希望他们上床睡觉。”符合语境，E项中的“if they’re not sleepy”和下文中的“Lying in bed thinking about what we should have done during the day, and what we have to do in the day ahead”相呼应，说明如果想着白天要做的事情，就不会很困，这样就会影响睡眠。故选E。
【40题详解】
下文“Light affects the production of hormones that are involved in wakefulness and sleepiness. Morning sunlight in particular contains light frequencies that impact your level of alertness during the day and set you up for quality sleep the next night. Try to fit in morning outdoor time into your existing routines. So if you normally read while drinking a cup of coffee, do it outside on your porch. (光会影响与清醒和嗜睡有关的激素的产生。尤其是早晨的阳光所含的光频率会影响你白天的警觉性水平，并为你第二天晚上的高质量睡眠做好准备。试着把早上的户外时间融入到你现有的日常生活中。所以，如果你平时边喝咖啡边看书，那就在外面的门廊上看书)”说明早上的阳光会为第二天的高质量睡眠做准备，所以我们要在早上去接触阳光。B项“早上在外面喝咖啡。”适合作本段的主旨句。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。
After ten years of working for a Wall Street bank, I determined to go beyond a nine-to-five job. Scanning advertisements, I learned a financial company was to hire more consultants. With great excitement, I made a(n) ___41___ with a branch president. That day, it went so well that I was ___42___ he would hire me on the spot ___43___ , he told me to come back for 12 more interviews with his top salespeople!
Over the next five months, every one of them ___44___ me from working as a consultant in finance. “You are better off in a safe nine-to-five job.” “Eighty percent of newcomers fail within their first year.” The more they attacked my dream, the more my stomach ___45___ . I realized I would have to “fake it till I make it”, though.
Eventually, the last interview with the president came. “You’ve got the job!” he announced, and then added, “On one ___46___ that you must resign, participate in our training and take an exam.” I accepted. “It’s 250 questions long and you must pass it without one point lost on the first ___47___ !”
I nearly choked at the prospect of taking a huge leap of faith into the unknown. However, attracted by this great ___48___ and the courage I had never had, I ___49___ hard and said, “I’ll take it.”
As instructed, I cut my lifeline to the bank and leapt into ___50___ waters. After the training, I took the exam and when the scores were displayed, I let out a loud sigh of ___51___ .
My experience ___52___ the truth of Thoreau’s words: “If one advances ___53___ in the direction of his dreams and ___54___ to live the life which he had imagined, he will meet success ___55___ in common hours.”
41. A. appointment B. arrangement C. prediction D. decision
42. A. glad B. skeptical C. negative D. positive
43. A. Thus B. Moreover C. Instead D. Then
44. A. separated B. discouraged C. banned D. dismissed
45. A. loosened B. changed C. tightened D. swelled
46. A. situation B. condition C. position D. occasion
47. A. question B. point C. day D. try
48. A. achievement B. advertisement C. risk D. firm
49. A. swallowed B. shook C. clapped D. worked
50. A. still B. unproven C. rough D. known
51. A. belief B. sorrow C. relief D. regret
52. A. recognized B. tested C. contradicted D. confirmed
53. A. confidently B. freely C. randomly D. lonely
54. A. threatens B. agrees C. attempts D. promises
55. A. unexpected B. unfinished C. unfamiliar D. unpractical
【答案】41. A 42. D 43. C 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. A 50. B 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了作者辞掉了朝九晚五的工作，成功挑战一份新工作“金融顾问”的面试过程。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我非常兴奋，与一位分会会长进行了预约。A. appointment约会，预约；B. arrangement安排；C. prediction预测；D. decision决定。根据前文“Scanning advertisements, I learned a financial company was to hire more consultants. ”可知，看到广告招聘，故作者和负责人做了预约进行应聘。故选A。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那天，一切进展顺利，我确信他会当场雇用我。相反，他告诉我再回来参加他的12次顶级销售人员的面试。A. glad愉快的，高兴的；B. skeptical怀疑的；C. negative消极的；D. positive积极的，确定的。根据前文“it went so well ”可知，作者确定他当场会雇佣作者。故选D。
【43题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. Thus因此；B. Moreover此外；C. Instead相反；D. Then然后。根据后文“he told me to come back for 12 more interviews with his top salespeople!”可知，此处与前文构成转折关系。故选C。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的五个月中，每个人都劝我不要做金融顾问。A. separated分离；B. discouraged劝阻；C. banned禁止；D. dismissed辞退。根据后文“You are better off in a safe nine-to-five job.”可知，面试官们劝阻作者不要去做这份工作，而是做一份朝九晚五的工作。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们越是攻击我的梦想，我的胃就越紧。A. loosened松垮；B. changed改变；C. tightened缩紧；D. swelled膨胀。根据“The more they attacked my dream,”可知，作者在面试官的打击下，作者胃部难受。故选C。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但有一个条件是，您必须辞职，参加我们的培训并参加考试。A. situation形势；B. condition条件；C. position位置；D. occasion场合。根据“ you must resign, participate in our training and take an exam.”可知，面试官提供给作者该工作是有条件的。故选B。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有250个问题，并且你必须在第一次尝试中不丢掉一分。A. question问题；B. point分数；C. day天；D. try尝试。根据“without one point lost ”可知，此处强调面试官要求或者在第一次的尝试中不丢掉一分。故选D。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，这个巨大的冒险和我从未有过的勇气吸引了我，我用力咽了咽口水，说：“我接受”。A. achievement成就；B. advertisement广告；C. risk冒险；D. firm公司。根据前文“It’s 250 questions long and you must pass it without one point lost”可知，面试官要求作者第一次通过并且不丢掉一分，这是一次冒险。故选C。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. swallowed吞咽；B. shook摇晃；C. clapped鼓掌；D. worked工作。根据后文“said, “I’ll take it.””可知，作者下决心接受该挑战，艰难地咽了咽口水。故选A。
【50题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：像指示的那样，我把我的生命线系在了银行上，跳进了一个未知的领域。A. still静止的；B. unproven未被证明的；C. rough粗糙的；D. known已知的。此处water为比喻手法，指代的是作者即将从事的金融领域这对作者来说，是未知的。故选B。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在培训之后，我参加了考试，当分数出来的时候，我松了一口气。A. belief信念；B. sorrow悲伤；C. relief宽慰；D. regret后悔。根据“let out a loud sigh”可知，作者顺利通过开始，故松了一口气。故选C。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的经历证实了梭罗的话的正确性：如果一个人朝着梦想的目标自信地走下去，努力按照想象中的方式去生活，那么他将在一个平常的时刻与成功不期而遇。A. recognized认出；B. tested测试；C. contradicted冲突；D. confirmed证实。根据作者的经历，可知印证了梭罗的话。故选D。
【53题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. confidently自信地；B. freely自由地；C. randomly随机地；D. lonely孤独地。根据作者的经历可知，作者在面对挑战依旧自信地接受了挑战。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. threatens威胁；B. agrees同意 ；C. attempts尝试，努力去做；D. promises承诺。根据作者的经历，作者强调的是面对挑战要努力的去尝试。故选C。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. unexpected出乎意料的；B. unfinished未完成的；C. unfamiliar不熟悉的；D. unpractical不实际的。根据前文的“If one advances ____13____ in the direction of his dreams and ___14___ to live the life which he had imagined,”可知，此处强调的是只要坚持，成功总会在一个意料不到的情况下到来。故选A。
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。
Imagine you’re climbing a mountain, and along the way you start to get hungry or thirsty. How cool it would be if you could just stop at a ___56___ (convenient) store there. Climbers in Pingjiang, Hunan province, don’t have to imagine this. For them, such a store built on a cliff has become ___57___ reality.
The Shiniuzhai scenic area is famous for its ___58___(tower) cliffs, deep canyons and unique rock formations. The 2-square-meter store about 120 meters above the ground___59___ (construct) in 2017 and opened a year later.
Visitors coming to experience the scenic area’s rock climbing program are usually ___60___(amateur), so they often get hungry and thirsty along the way. The park authority decided to build the store ___61___a refreshment center for them. The drinks and food at the store are carried up by staff members every day. It generally ___62___ (take) the climbers nearly one-and-a-half hours to make it to the top.
Despite the location and laborious ___63___ (deliver) of the products, the prices are similar to those at ordinary store. Some netizens joke that it is the “___64___(little) convenient convenience store”, while others say they find it adorable and ____65____it would be “very cool” to work in the store.
【答案】56. convenience
57. a 58. towering
59. was constructed
60. amateurs
61. as 62. takes
63. delivery
64. least 65. that
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了湖南平江石牛寨风景区有一个建在悬崖上的商店。
【56题详解】
考查名词。句意：如果你能在那里的便利店停一下该有多酷啊。表示“便利店”短语为convenience store，名词convenience作定语。故填convenience。
【57题详解】
考查冠词。句意：对他们来说，这样一个建在悬崖上的商店已经成为现实。此处reality是具体概念，为可数名词，泛指，用不定冠词修饰，且该词的发音为辅音音素开头，应填a；表示“成为现实”短语为become a reality。故填a。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意：石牛寨风景区以其高耸的悬崖、深邃的峡谷和独特的岩层而闻名。修饰名词cliff作定语，应用形容词towering。故填towering。
【59题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：这家店面面积为2平方米，距离地面约120米，于2017年建成，一年后开业。主语与谓语构成被动关系，根据后文in 2017可知为一般过去时的被动语态，主语为store，谓语用单数。故填was constructed。
【60题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：来体验景区攀岩项目的游客通常都是业余爱好者，所以他们经常在途中又饿又渴。amateur为可数名词，根据上文visitors可知为复数。故填amateurs。
【61题详解】
考查介词。句意：公园管理当局决定将这家商店作为他们的茶点中心。表示“把……作为”应用介词as。故填as。
【62题详解】
考查时态。句意：登山者通常需要将近一个半小时才能到达山顶。根据generally可知为一般现在时，主语为it，谓语用三单形式。故填takes。
【63题详解】
考查名词。句意：虽然地理位置和运输过程都很费力，但价格却和普通商店差不多。作介词的宾语，应用名词delivery。故填delivery。
【64题详解】
考查最高级。句意：一些网友开玩笑说这是“最不方便的便利店”，而另一些人则说他们觉得它很可爱，在店里工作“很酷”。结合句意表示“最不”应用最高级least。故填least。
【65题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：一些网友开玩笑说这是“最不方便的便利店”，而另一些人则说他们觉得它很可爱，在店里工作“很酷”。空处引导宾语从句作动词say的宾语，从句不缺少成分，句意完整，应用连接词that引导，故填that。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你们社区的老年大学将举办书画义卖会。请你给你的英国朋友Charlie写一封邮件，邀请他一同前去当志愿者，内容包括：
1. 时间和地点；
2. 志愿者所需工作；
3. 本次活动的意义。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Charlie,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Charlie,
Our local senior college will host a fair of calligraphy and paintings and they are in need of volunteers. Would you join me to work as a volunteer
The event will take place on June 15th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Garden Square. One can take a bus or subway to go there. It is suggested that volunteers should arrive on time. They will be assisting with various tasks, such as setting up the exhibition area, guiding visitors, and managing sales transactions, which can be a great chance to contribute to the community.
Looking forward to your response!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是李华，你们社区的老年大学将举办书画义卖会。请你给你的英国朋友Charlie写一封邮件，邀请他一同前去当志愿者。
【详解】1.词汇积累
举行：host→hold
需要：be in need of→want
担任：work as→serve as
机会：chance→opportunity
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The event will take place on June 15th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Garden Square.
拓展句：The event will take place on June 15th at Garden Square, which will last from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
【点睛】[高分句型1] It is suggested that volunteers should arrive on time. (运用了that引导主语从句且使用了虚拟语气)
[高分句型2] They will be assisting with various tasks, such as setting up the exhibition area, guiding visitors, and managing sales transactions, which can be a great chance to contribute to the community. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 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。
Catherine was the coolest kid in her class. Whenever she went,she was in the spotlight,with a bunch of kids following her and doing everything she did.
Her desk mate,Landy,however,was not in the cool kids’ group.Being the tallest kid in her class, she was teased by her classmates,who were always chanting “Landy,Landy,long as spaghetti (意大利面)”.Every time Landy heard those silly chants， she could feel her face burst into flames. God knew how she wished the ground to crack and swallow her!
Catherine didn’t really like it when the kids chanted “Landy,Landy,long as spaghetti”.But she never told them to stop either, and nor did she ever talk to her. She liked being popular.
One weekend, Catherine went over to her grandfather for Thanksgiving. Her grandfather lives on a farm at the opposite end of town,where he keeps chickens. While helping to feed the chickens, Catherine noticed a peculiar one. Curling in the corner,it looked smaller than the others and was almost half-bare!
“What’s the matter with it ”She asked her grandfather, with a puzzled frown on her face. Her grandfather told her how chickens could act.’“They have a pecking(啄) order，” he explained，wrinkles of concern spreading around his forehead.“If one chicken is different, the others will push it away and keep pecking it. Sometimes they peck it so much that it dies.”
“Oh，what a poor little thing!”Catherine let out a sigh as she scooped(捧起)the frightened chicken up in her arms,whose heart was beating fast in the bony little body.
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。
Suddenly,she thought of Landy,the girl being ”pecked“by her classmates
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But Catherine walked directly toward Landy,regardless of what they said.
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【答案】Suddenly,she thought of Landy,the girl being “pecked” by her classmates.“ I’m going to take it home and take good care of it,”she said with a determined look.Back in school,Catherine spotted Landy sitting by herself in a corner. She kept her head down with her eyes fixed on the floor as usual. Catherine thought Landy was just like the poor little chicken,being teased and ignored by her classmates, merely due to her special height. She told other kids,“It’s time for me to make an apology to Landy.” Astonished at what she said, all the kids burst out screaming,“Talking to the long spaghetti Are you crazy ”
But Catherine walked directly toward Landyregardless of what they said.“Hi,Landy. I’m sorry about the spaghetti thing.” Catherine murmured an apology, her face reddening.“I know it hurts you. Can you forgive me " She figured Landy might just walk away. But she lifted her misty eyes and nodded yes. Catherine wiped away her tears,giving her a warm hug. Moved by the scene, the other kids also came to offer their sincere apologies to Landy. From that day on, no one made up silly chants about Landy, and Catherine also gained an important life lesson that everyone should be treated equally no matter how special he or she was.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Catherine是班上最酷的孩子，无论她去哪里，她都是聚光灯下的人物，一群孩子跟着她，做她做的每一件事；而她的同桌——Landy作为班里最高的孩子，经常被同学们取笑。Catherine不太喜欢同学们嘲笑Landy，但她也从来没有叫他们停下来，也从来没有和她说话。直到有一天，Catherine在爷爷的农场看到一只被欺负的小鸡才对Lancy有了愧疚之情，于是决定返校后向Lancy道歉，并与她友好相处。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“突然，她想起了兰迪，那个被同学“啄”的女孩。”可知，第一段可描写Catherine意识到自己之前对待Lancy的态度不好，要用实际行动改变。
②由第二段首句内容“但Catherine不管他们说什么，直接朝Lancy走去。”可知，第二段可描写Catherine真诚地向Lancy道歉，并下定决心与其友好相处。
2.续写线索：想到被欺负的Lancy——再次看到Lancy被欺负——决定向Lancy道歉——真诚道歉——关系和解——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①抱起：scoop/hold/take
②道歉：make an apology to /apologize/ murmured an apology/offer their sincere apologies to
③嘲笑：tease/laugh at/ made up silly chants about Landy
情绪类
①疑惑：with a puzzled frown on her face/confused/puzzled
②担心：wrinkles of concern spreading around his forehead/concerned
【点睛】[高分句型1] Astonished at what she said, all the kids burst out screaming,“Talking to the long spaghetti Are you crazy ”（由连接词what引导的宾语从句作at的宾语）
[高分句型2] Moved by the scene, the other kids also came to offer their sincere apologies to Landy. （Moved by the scene形容词作原因状语）
