哈尔滨市第九中学校2023-2024学年度
高二上学期 12月份考试 英语试卷
(考试时间: 120分钟 满分150分 共5页)
第Ⅰ卷(满分95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍.
1. How many minutes is the man late for his appointment
A. 30. B. 40. C. 45.
2. What does the man want to do now
A. Have supper. B. Watch the news. C. Set the table.
3. What does the woman think of the film
A. Boring. B. Funny. C. Silly.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The weather. B. The air conditioning. C. The keyboard.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a shop. B. At a bus stop. C. In a museum.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. At what time did the speakers plan to meet
A. 8: 00. B. 8: 15. C. 8: 50.
7. Why is the woman late
A. She was caught in the rain. B. Her mobile phone broke down. C. There was something wrong with her car.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How much did the woman pay in total at the Science Museum
A. 6. B. 8. C. 9.
9. How did the woman get to the Science Museum
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By bike.
10. Why didn’t the woman see everything in the Science Museum
A. The opening hours were not long enough. B. Most exhibits weren’t to her taste.
C. She arrived there too late.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is Mary going to do
A. Meet her son. B. Pick up her passport. C. Report her loss to the police.
12. Which transportation did the speakers take at first
A. The taxi. B. The underground. C. The car.
13. What does the woman mean in the end
A. She is fed up with taking a bus. B. She likes to see London on a bus.
C She wants to go by taxi.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题.
14. When is the woman’s birthday
A. In summer. B. In autumn. C. In winter.
15. Why won’t the woman have a party at home
A. Her parents hate noise. B. Her flat isn’t big enough. C. Few of her friends will come.
16. What does the man suggest the woman do in the end
A. See a film with Sophie B. Talk with her neighbors C. Have a picnic with her friends
听第10段材料， 回答第17至 20题.
17. Who is the speaker talking to
A. Travelers. B. Hotel clerks. C. Patients.
18. What do we know about American doctors
A They always have much to do.
B. They seldom stay in their offices.
C. They take better care of foreigners.
19. What should people do when they are seriously hurt and alone
A. Telephone the hotel managers.
B. Call the emergency line.
C. Ask the police for help.
20. Why are people often sent to hospitals in the U. S. A.
A. They can get medical services there.
B. They need to pay medical bills there.
C. They can receive health insurance there.
第二部分: 阅读理解(共20小题;每题2.5分，满分50分)
第一节(共15 小题;每题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，在A、B、C和D中选出最佳选项.
A
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1. Which of the following best suits people who are art lovers
A. San Antonio. B. Carmel-by-the-Sea. C. Scottsdale. D. The Catskills.
2. What do we know about Scottsdale
A. It is a good place for outdoor sports. B. It has few sunny days.
C. It has wine tasting rooms. D. It is a lovable seaside town.
3. What do the four rentals have in common
A. They have a private backyard. B. They are close to the beach.
C. They provide a barbecue. D. They are near the town or downtown.
B
Yvon Chouinard still possesses, in the proud language of the climbing community, the “dirtbag” sensibility.
In the 1960s, he lived to climb and made do selling handmade climbing gear (装备) so he could devote himself to the mountains. Even today, at the age of 83, when he visits my wife and me in our New York City apartment, he’s likely to spread out his sleeping bag on our sofa when he retires for the night.
I know Yvon best as a rock climber and a visionary man. With a genius for invention and design, this self-taught carpenter founded Patagonia, the outdoor clothing company, and turned it into a global brand. He had lots of help. The Patagonia staff brought in advanced techniques and new styles to go with old favorites.
For decades, Patagonia gave away 1 percent of its sales to environmental causes. Last week, Yvon announced that he, along with his wife and children, had given away the company, valued at S3 billion, to a nonprofit group. Now the company’s profits of some $100 million a year will be used to fight climate change and safeguard some of the planet’s decreasing wild places.
Yvon has been my friend for 40 years. We share common values, especially when it comes to the environment. He was uncomfortable with attention. On one trip, I remember a couple of Icelandic businessmen eager to connect to Yvon. He was not much interested, so they said, “Is there anything we can do for you ” He said, “Yeah, can you change my leftover Icelandic money ” and with that, he handed them the equivalent (等值) of a dollar in change.
Yvon is old-fashioned and has very strong values that he doesn’t hesitate to express. He once lectured his audience on their failure to spend more time and money on saving the environment. “I blame myself for not doing enough,“ he told them, “but you still have a chance.” He knows his time is running out for his effort to save the planet.
4. What can we say about Yvon
A. He is a self-taught designer. B. He has an interest in advanced techniques.
C. He was strict with his employees. D. He regards climbing as a way of life.
5. Why did Yvon donate Patagonia
A. To contribute to environmental protection. B. To keep a promise that he made 60 years ago.
C. To repay those who had helped him. D. To make his remaining years less busy.
6. How did Yvon respond when facing the Icelandic businessmen
A. He lent money to them. B. He reminded them of their leftovers.
C. He rejected their real intention. D. He was eager to make friends with them.
7. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Patagonia: new and old. B. Yvon Chouinard: his ups and downs.
C. Patagonia: a global company. D. Yvon Chouinard: my “dirtbag” friend.
C
Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a heart attack. Of course, this statistic applies only to humans. But what about other animal — do they also experience this condition
A heart attack occurs when a blood vessel (血管) distributing oxygenated blood to the heart gets blocked and a piece of heart tissue dies from the deprivation of oxygen, according to Flavio Fenton, a professor of physics who studies both human and other animal species’ hearts. “Since animals’ hearts are very similar,” Fenton said, “most animals hearts, in principle, could have heart attacks.”
But that’s not what happened. For instance, heart attacks occur very rarely in dogs. Even the chimps, which are not only closely related to humans but also share similar risk factors for heart disease, do not have heart attacks. Even in mice and rabbits that are genetically modified to have high cholesterol (胆固醇) and blood fats for the purpose of inducing atherosclerosis and other human diseases, actual heart attacks rarely occur, according to a 2009 paper.
Despite previous reports that other animals mostly don’t have heart attacks, the truth is that there haven’t been a lot of experiments investigating this question. “You can observe that an animal has suddenly died, but very rarely would you actually look for the cause of it. We just don’t know whether they suffer heart attacks,” said Tomasz Owerkowicz, a physiologist at California State University.
But based on heart structures, researchers can make predictions about which creatures are most likely to have heart attacks. Owerkowicz and Fenton are doing such experiments on alligators (短吻鳄). “In their heart, you find the vessels; and they have spongy (海绵状的) tissues, around which there’s a lot of blood, not necessarily coming from the vessels,” Fenton said.
According to the researchers’ experiments so far, alligators don’t have heart attacks. The alligator’s heart tissue had no signs of cell death, Fenton added.
8. What does the underlined word “deprivation” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Consumption. B. Encounter. C. Lack. D. Production.
9. What do the animals mentioned in Paragraph 3 have in common
A. They have high cholesterol.
B. They hardly suffer heart attacks.
C. They are easily genetically modified.
D. They share similar risk factors for heart disease with humans.
10. What’s Tomasz Owerkowicz’s attitude to previous reports
A. Indifferent. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Hopeful.
11. Why do alligators have no heart attacks
A. Their blood vessels are quite strong.
B. The cells in their heart are in large numbers.
C. Their heart can beat faster than most animals’.
D. The blood in their heart has multiple sources.
D
In the U. S., people eat more protein than they need to, which might not be bad for human health, but does pose a problem for the country’s waterways. The nation’s wastewater is loaded with the leftovers from protein digestion: nitrogen compounds(氯化合物) that can feed harmful algal blooms(藻华) and pollute the air and drinking water.
Maya Almaraz, a biogeochemist at the University of California, Davis, and her team wanted to see how much of this nitrogen entered into the U. S. wastewater system because of a protein-heavy diet. The researchers found that the majority of nitrogen pollution present in wastewater—some 67 to 100 precent—is a by-product of water people consume.
Once it enters the environment, the nitrogen can have a series of ecological impacts. It helps algae grow much faster than they would normally, which is harmful to humans, other animals and plants. And when the algae eventually die, the problem is not over. Microorganisms(微生物) that feed on dead algae use up the oxygen in the water, leading to “dead zones,” where many species simply cannot survive, in rivers, lakes and oceans.
Although it is possible to treat algal blooms, many of the current methods are not always effective at getting rid of all of the harmful growth. Some of these methods can even lead to additional pollution. So the best strategy for dealing with the effects of nitrogen pollution is prevention, says Patricia Glibert, an ocean scientist at the University of Maryland. Almaraz and her team suggest that controlling nitrogen pollution could be approached more quickly with a change in eating habits that could save billions of dollars in the long term.
12. Which aspect of Americans’ diet does Almaraz’s research focus on
A. Its variety. B. Its effect. C. Its make-up. D. Its amount.
13. What causes “dead zones” in the water
A. No oxygen for many species. B. Death of lots of healthy algae.
C. Microorganisms’overconsumption of nutrients. D. Poisonous chemicals released by harmful algae.
14. What is the problem with current algal bloom treatment methods
A. They are costly. B. They may kill all algae.
C. They are slow to take effect. D. They may cause secondary pollution.
15. What does the text mainly tell us
A. It is high time to treat wild algae growth. B. Eating too much protein harms the planet.
C. Prevention is better than cure in treating air pollution. D. Researchers find solutions to the wastewater problem.
第二节(共5 小题;每题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出最佳选项，选项中的两项为多余选项.
Do you get nervous thinking about geometry, equations or a coming math test If yes, you are far from alone. ____16____ Students in countries with higher levels of math anxiety tend to achieve lower math grades, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Feb 15.
According to a University of Cambridge study, in ordinary life, many people experience some degree of discomfort when faced with a math problem, ranging from mild tension to strong fear. ____17____ They may then try to avoid every situation involving numbers, meaning they are held back from pursuing careers related to this subject.
Comfort comes from the fact that those with math anxiety are not necessarily to be bad at math. ____18____ They may have had a really bad experience with math and there are ways to improve math achievement.
____19____ If you’re feeling stressed before a math exam, it may help to spend a few minutes exploring those feelings before the exam begins. It’s about making sure you’re interpreting your feelings correctly. In addition, a little math anxiety could be taken as a positive challenge to overcome. ____20____
A. Also, there are ways to manage your stress related to math.
B. Students with math anxiety may be disadvantaged in intelligence.
C. If a child has math anxiety, don’t assume that they’re not good at math.
D. Math anxiety has become a common psychological condition among students around the world.
E. Just because you have a fast heartbeat and sweaty palms, that does not necessarily mean you will fail.
F. Just like many people get stage fright before delivering a speech, this nervous energy can help to motivate.
G. Some people also experience physical symptoms such as sweaty palms or a racing heart.
第三部分: 英语知识运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15 小题;每小题1分，满分 15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
David is 99, but he still works four days a week — and has no plans to slow down any time soon.
David spends almost three hours each day ____21____ to and from the charity (慈善) shop where he ____22____. He makes the ____23____, which includes a 20-minute walk and two different ____24____, throughout the year in all weathers. He then works 8-10 hours at the St Columba’s Hospice shop, receiving ____25____, steaming clothes and helping customers to ____26____ the things they’re looking for.
David said that ____27____ was the secret to his long life. “If they ever ____28____ the shop, I don’t know what I would do — I couldn’t just sit in the house doing nothing. I will try my best to live as ____29____ as I can, and will only ____30____ working there when I fall down.”
David works with ____31____ agility (敏捷). Nobody believes he is 99. He keeps his mental agility in check by building model railways on his days off, which he then ____32____ for the charity.
So would David now think about living a more ____33____ life
He said, “I went to a community club a couple of years ago. They were my ____34____ and had started playing cards, but then I noticed they had all fallen asleep half way through the ____35____ so I left. It wasn’t for me.”
21. A. walking B. moving C. turning D. travelling
22. A. volunteers B. purchases C. accommodates D. practises
23. A. research B. shopping C. journey D. business
24. A. buses B. planes C. conditions D. systems
25. A. letters B. donations C. praise D. treatment
26. A. share B. change C. remember D. find
27. A. deep concern B. hard work C. regular exercise D. fair play
28. A. left B. discovered C. closed D. entered
29. A. long B. well C. happily D. comfortably
30. A. resist B. keep C. avoid D. stop
31. A. struggling B. surprising C. popular D. similar
32. A. leaves B. pays C. sells D. cares
33. A. organised B. settled C. relaxed D. balanced
34. A. age B. type C. family D. mirror
35. A. day B. game C. story D. movie
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题 满分55分)
第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tens of thousands of Chinese ___36___(society) media users have backed calls from the country’s state media to have its artworks ___37___(current) kept in the British Museum returned.
The topic “The British Museum please return Chinese antiquities (古董)” was in response ___38___ a piece published by Chinese state media Global Times that called for all cultural relics in the British Museum ___39___(return) free of charge
The British Museum has been under pressure after around 2,000 items were reported “missing, ___40___(steal) or damaged” two weeks ago, ___41___(lead) to accusations that it was failing to fulfil its duty of care.
The calls follow a piece published by the Global Times ___42___ argued, “The world-renowned British museum ___43___(fail) to take good care of ‘cultural property belonging to other countries’ up to these years.”
The British Museum looks after 23,000 Chinese objects, from the Neolithic (新石器) age to the present day. It is one of the largest ___44___(collection) of Chinese antiquities in the West. The collection includes ____45____ large range of precious items such as paintings, prints, jade and bronzes.
第三节 单词(共10小题;每小题0.5分，满分5分)
46. Darwin eventually put forward a model of biological ________(evolve).(所给词的适当形式填空)
47. The number of tourists to the resort ________ (decline) by 10% in the past ten years. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. It’s all my fault. I’m ________(blame). (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. Many forms of cancer can be cured if ________(detect) early. （所给词的适当形式填空）
50. The eye is one of the most ______ (脆弱的) organs of the body. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. It would be more ________(economy) to buy the bigger size. (所给词适当形式填空)
52. Responsibility and reliability are necessary ________(资格), as well as a friendly and outgoing personality.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. Sunday is the ________(prefer) day for advertising inserts in newspapers. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. Whale watching has become a growth l ________(休闲) industry. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
55. They called on Western nations to ________(commitment) more money to the poorest nations. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四部分: 写作(共两节 满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
56. 假定你是李华，近期ChatGPT等 AI 工具的迅速发展引起了人们的关注，某英语报就AI工具的利弊向广大学生征稿。请你向该报社投稿，内容包括：
1. AI工具利弊；
2.你的观点。
注意：1.写作词数应为 80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Editor,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In the spring sun, my aunt and I headed for her flower shop. Normally I would be delighted to help in her shop, but not recently because of Rosa. Rosa was my sister, just one month old, who was settled in my old bedroom. For ten years, the small room was full of my toys and books. But now it was transformed into her baby room, decorated like a garden with pinks and yellows. My space, my old life, was gone.
“Here we are!” We arrived at the shop a wave of colour and sweet smell washing over me. My aunt said I could pick some flowers for Mum and Dad. I used to love this, but today I was so overcome with tiredness and envy. Why bother to bring them flowers when they were enjoying Rosa at home without me
Silently I helped my aunt arrange flowers. “Your mum told me there hasn’t been much shut eye recently for any of you.” “Not much, since Rosa the alarm clock was installed (安装).” I complained with a huge yawn (哈欠).
“I remember having to creep (蹑手蹑脚地走) around like a worn-out mouse when your mum was a baby. I spent the first months hating her so much.” “But you and Mum seem so close,” I said, guiltily hiding away my envy of Rosa.
“Now we are. But it took me years to grow into the role of big sister. Few flowers blossom (绽放) overnight, you know.” She pulled me in for aside hug, glancing up at the clock, and suggested I take a walk outside.
Behind her shop was a field dotted with spring flowers. Stepping into the field, I began to pick little flowers. It was like gathering my childhood memories. I remembered how I’d sit with Dad, making flower chains, crowning (授予) each other with the silliest titles: Queen of Junk Food and King of Mess. My smile grew wider. The shining yellow flowers reminded me of the color in Rosa’s baby room. Was she awake I wondered.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。
Suddenly I saw two familiar figures walking towards me.
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Rosa was wide awake in her baby basket beside the picnic blanket.
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听力答案：1—5 CBABB 6—10 ACCAC 11—15 CBCAB 16—20 CAABA哈尔滨市第九中学校2023-2024学年度
高二上学期 12月份考试 英语试卷
(考试时间: 120分钟 满分150分 共5页)
第Ⅰ卷(满分95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍.
1. How many minutes is the man late for his appointment
A. 30. B. 40. C. 45.
2. What does the man want to do now
A. Have supper. B. Watch the news. C. Set the table.
3. What does the woman think of the film
A. Boring. B. Funny. C. Silly.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The weather. B. The air conditioning. C. The keyboard.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a shop. B. At a bus stop. C. In a museum.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. At what time did the speakers plan to meet
A. 8: 00. B. 8: 15. C. 8: 50.
7. Why is the woman late
A. She was caught in the rain. B. Her mobile phone broke down. C. There was something wrong with her car.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How much did the woman pay in total at the Science Museum
A. 6. B. 8. C. 9.
9. How did the woman get to the Science Museum
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By bike.
10. Why didn’t the woman see everything in the Science Museum
A. The opening hours were not long enough. B. Most exhibits weren’t to her taste.
C. She arrived there too late.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is Mary going to do
A. Meet her son. B. Pick up her passport. C. Report her loss to the police.
12. Which transportation did the speakers take at first
A. The taxi. B. The underground. C. The car.
13. What does the woman mean in the end
A. She is fed up with taking a bus. B. She likes to see London on a bus.
C. She wants to go by taxi.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题.
14. When is the woman’s birthday
A. In summer. B. In autumn. C. In winter.
15. Why won’t the woman have a party at home
A. Her parents hate noise. B. Her flat isn’t big enough. C. Few of her friends will come.
16. What does the man suggest the woman do in the end
A. See a film with Sophie B. Talk with her neighbors C. Have a picnic with her friends
听第10段材料， 回答第17至 20题.
17. Who is the speaker talking to
A. Travelers. B. Hotel clerks. C. Patients.
18. What do we know about American doctors
A. They always have much to do.
B. They seldom stay in their offices.
C. They take better care of foreigners.
19. What should people do when they are seriously hurt and alone
A. Telephone the hotel managers.
B. Call the emergency line.
C. Ask the police for help.
20. Why are people often sent to hospitals in the U. S. A.
A. They can get medical services there.
B. They need to pay medical bills there.
C. They can receive health insurance there.
第二部分: 阅读理解(共20小题;每题2.5分，满分50分)
第一节(共15 小题;每题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，在A、B、C和D中选出最佳选项.
A
Slowly but surely, offices are beginning to reopen. That means, the work-from-home lifestyle may be coming to a close. Why not spice it up a bit for this last stretch of flexible living and book a killer vacation rental Here are 4 rentals perfect for you.
San Antonio, Texas
Head deep into the heart of Texas for an enjoyable work-from-home experience at this 3-bedroom Lavaca cottage. And you’ll find a fully private backyard that is perfect for the little ones. The house on its own is excellent, but what is close to downtown San Antonia is like a cherry on top.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Set out for beautiful California and book this beach retreat. You’ll have both the beach and town within walking distance. Charming Carmel has world-class restaurants, art galleries and wine tasting rooms. The beloved treat shop is sure to get your kids on their best behavior!
Scottsdale, Arizona
With over 300 days of sunshine and boundless outdoor activities, Arizona is an outdoor heaven for all ages. Book this massive 5-bedroom desert house, and spend days hiking. Then cool off back at home in your private pool overlooking the mountains. If you’re working from home, you can soak in some pretty evenings and desert sunsets. When you’re not enjoying a barbecue in the backyard, walk into Scottsdale’s modern downtown district for dinner.
The Catskills, New York
Surround yourself with nature while you work-from-home at this quiet and private, 4-acre red cottage in the Catskills region. The charming 2-bedroom house has a huge industrial kitchen, private hot tub and a barbecue. When you have to go back to civilization, the lovable mountain town of Woodstock is just 10 minutes away.
1. Which of the following best suits people who are art lovers
A. San Antonio. B. Carmel-by-the-Sea. C. Scottsdale. D. The Catskills.
2. What do we know about Scottsdale
A. It is a good place for outdoor sports. B. It has few sunny days.
C It has wine tasting rooms. D. It is a lovable seaside town.
3. What do the four rentals have in common
A. They have a private backyard. B. They are close to the beach.
C. They provide a barbecue. D. They are near the town or downtown.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要讲的是四个出租房的信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Carmel-by-the-Sea, California的“Charming Carmel has world-class restaurants, art galleries and wine tasting rooms.(迷人的Carmel有世界一流的餐厅，艺术画廊和葡萄酒品尝室。)”可知，Carmel-by-the-Sea适合艺术爱好者，故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Scottsdale, Arizona部分的“With over 300 days of sunshine and boundless outdoor activities, Arizona is an outdoor heaven for all ages.(超过300天的阳光和无边无际的户外活动，Arizona州是所有年龄的户外天堂。)”可知，Scottsdale是户外运动的好地方。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据San Antonio, Texas部分的“The house on its own is excellent, but what is close to downtown San Antonia is like a cherry on top.(房子本身就很好，但靠近圣安东尼亚市中心的地方就像锦上添花一样。)”，Carmel-by-the-Sea, California部分的“You’ll have both the beach and town within walking distance.(海滩和城镇都在步行范围内。)”，Scottsdale, Arizona部分的“When you’re not enjoying a barbecue in the backyard, walk into Scottsdale’s modern downtown district for dinner.(如果你不喜欢在后院烧烤，那就走进斯科茨代尔的现代闹市区吃晚餐。)”和The Catskills, New York部分的“When you have to go back to civilization, the lovable mountain town of Woodstock is just 10 minutes away.(当你不得不回到文明世界，可爱的山城伍德斯托克只有10分钟的路程。)”可知，这四套出租房的共同之处在于它们在城镇或市中心附近。故选D。
B
Yvon Chouinard still possesses, in the proud language of the climbing community, the “dirtbag” sensibility.
In the 1960s, he lived to climb and made do selling handmade climbing gear (装备) so he could devote himself to the mountains. Even today, at the age of 83, when he visits my wife and me in our New York City apartment, he’s likely to spread out his sleeping bag on our sofa when he retires for the night.
I know Yvon best as a rock climber and a visionary man. With a genius for invention and design, this self-taught carpenter founded Patagonia, the outdoor clothing company, and turned it into a global brand. He had lots of help. The Patagonia staff brought in advanced techniques and new styles to go with old favorites.
For decades, Patagonia gave away 1 percent of its sales to environmental causes. Last week, Yvon announced that he, along with his wife and children, had given away the company, valued at S3 billion, to a nonprofit group. Now the company’s profits of some $100 million a year will be used to fight climate change and safeguard some of the planet’s decreasing wild places.
Yvon has been my friend for 40 years. We share common values, especially when it comes to the environment. He was uncomfortable with attention. On one trip, I remember a couple of Icelandic businessmen eager to connect to Yvon. He was not much interested, so they said, “Is there anything we can do for you ” He said, “Yeah, can you change my leftover Icelandic money ” and with that, he handed them the equivalent (等值) of a dollar in change.
Yvon is old-fashioned and has very strong values that he doesn’t hesitate to express. He once lectured his audience on their failure to spend more time and money on saving the environment. “I blame myself for not doing enough,“ he told them, “but you still have a chance.” He knows his time is running out for his effort to save the planet.
4. What can we say about Yvon
A. He is a self-taught designer. B. He has an interest in advanced techniques.
C. He was strict with his employees. D. He regards climbing as a way of life.
5. Why did Yvon donate Patagonia
A. To contribute to environmental protection. B. To keep a promise that he made 60 years ago.
C. To repay those who had helped him. D. To make his remaining years less busy.
6. How did Yvon respond when facing the Icelandic businessmen
A. He lent money to them. B. He reminded them of their leftovers.
C. He rejected their real intention. D. He was eager to make friends with them.
7. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Patagonia: new and old. B. Yvon Chouinard: his ups and downs.
C. Patagonia: a global company. D. Yvon Chouinard: my “dirtbag” friend.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章主要介绍了Yvon Chouinard的人生经历和成就，包括他作为攀岩者和户外品牌Patagonia的创始人，以及他对环保事业的贡献。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“In the 1960s, he lived to climb and made do selling handmade climbing gear(装备) so he could devote himself to the mountains. Even today, at the age of 83, when he visits my wife and me in our New York City apartment, he’s likely to spread out his sleeping bag on our sofa when he retires for the night. ( 在20世纪60年代，他以登山为生，并以出售手工登山装备为生，这样他就可以全身心地投入到登山中去。即使在今天，他已经83岁了，当他来我们在纽约的公寓看望我和我的妻子时，他仍然有可能在晚上把睡袋铺在我们的沙发上。)”可知，Yvon Chouinard认为登山是一种生活方式。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“For decades, Patagonia gave away 1 percent of its sales to environmental causes. Last week, Yvon announced that he, along with his wife and children, had given away the company, valued at S3 billion, to a nonprofit group. Now the company’s profits of some $100 million a year will be used to fight climate change and safeguard some of the planet’s decreasing wild places.(几十年来，Patagonia将其销售额的1%用于环保事业。上周，Yvon宣布，他和他的妻子和孩子已经将这家价值30亿美元的公司捐赠给了一家非营利组织。现在，该公司每年约1亿美元的利润将用于应对气候变化，保护地球上一些日益减少的野生环境。)”可知，Yvon将Patagonia捐赠给了一家非营利组织是为了保护环境。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“On one trip, I remember a couple of Icelandic businessmen eager to connect to Yvon. He was not much interested, so they said, “Is there anything we can do for you ” He said, “Yeah, can you change my leftover Icelandic money ” and with that, he handed them the equivalent(等值) of a dollar in change.(在一次旅行中，我记得有几个冰岛商人渴望与Yvon建立联系。他不太感兴趣，于是他们说：“我们能为你做点什么吗？”他说：“是的，你能帮我兑换剩下的冰岛币吗？”说完，他递给他们相当于一美元的零钱。)”可知，Yvon明知这些冰岛商人的目的，却拒绝了他们真正的意图。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Yvon Chouinard still possesses, in the proud language of the climbing community, the “dirtbag” sensibility.(用攀岩界引以为豪的语言来说，Yvon Chouinard仍然拥有“流浪攀登者”的感觉。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了作者的好朋友——Yvon Chouinard，包括其攀岩爱好、创办户外品牌以及他对环保事业的贡献等。故选D。
C
Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a heart attack. Of course, this statistic applies only to humans. But what about other animal — do they also experience this condition
A heart attack occurs when a blood vessel (血管) distributing oxygenated blood to the heart gets blocked and a piece of heart tissue dies from the deprivation of oxygen, according to Flavio Fenton, a professor of physics who studies both human and other animal species’ hearts. “Since animals’ hearts are very similar,” Fenton said, “most animals hearts, in principle, could have heart attacks.”
But that’s not what happened. For instance, heart attacks occur very rarely in dogs. Even the chimps, which are not only closely related to humans but also share similar risk factors for heart disease, do not have heart attacks. Even in mice and rabbits that are genetically modified to have high cholesterol (胆固醇) and blood fats for the purpose of inducing atherosclerosis and other human diseases, actual heart attacks rarely occur, according to a 2009 paper.
Despite previous reports that other animals mostly don’t have heart attacks, the truth is that there haven’t been a lot of experiments investigating this question. “You can observe that an animal has suddenly died, but very rarely would you actually look for the cause of it. We just don’t know whether they suffer heart attacks,” said Tomasz Owerkowicz, a physiologist at California State University.
But based on heart structures, researchers can make predictions about which creatures are most likely to have heart attacks. Owerkowicz and Fenton are doing such experiments on alligators (短吻鳄). “In their heart, you find the vessels; and they have spongy (海绵状的) tissues, around which there’s a lot of blood, not necessarily coming from the vessels,” Fenton said.
According to the researchers’ experiments so far, alligators don’t have heart attacks. The alligator’s heart tissue had no signs of cell death, Fenton added.
8. What does the underlined word “deprivation” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Consumption. B. Encounter. C. Lack. D. Production.
9. What do the animals mentioned in Paragraph 3 have in common
A. They have high cholesterol.
B. They hardly suffer heart attacks.
C. They are easily genetically modified.
D. They share similar risk factors for heart disease with humans.
10. What’s Tomasz Owerkowicz’s attitude to previous reports
A. Indifferent. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Hopeful.
11. Why do alligators have no heart attacks
A. Their blood vessels are quite strong.
B. The cells in their heart are in large numbers.
C. Their heart can beat faster than most animals’.
D. The blood in their heart has multiple sources.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了关于动物是否会患心脏病的一些研究和一些专家的看法。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。本句中and前后表示顺承，根据and前的“a blood vessel (血管) distributing oxygenated blood to the heart gets blocked(向心脏输送含氧血液的血管堵塞)”可知，运送含氧血液的血管堵塞。由此推知，这会导致心脏缺氧，一部分心脏组织会坏死。划线词deprivation表示“缺少”，和lack的意思最为接近。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“For instance, heart attacks occur very rarely in dogs. Even the chimps, which are not only closely related to humans but also share similar risk factors for heart disease, do not have heart attacks. Even in mice and rabbits that are genetically modified to have high cholesterol (胆固醇) and blood fats for the purpose of inducing atherosclerosis and other human diseases, actual heart attacks rarely occur, according to a 2009 paper.(例如，狗很少发生心脏病发作。黑猩猩不仅与人类关系密切，而且有相似的心脏病风险因素，但即使是黑猩猩也没有心脏病发作。根据2009年的一篇论文，即使是在老鼠和兔子身上，通过基因改造使它们具有高胆固醇和血脂，以诱发动脉粥样硬化和其他人类疾病，实际的心脏病发作也很少发生)”可知，本段列举的这些动物的共同点是：它们很少患心脏病。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Despite previous reports that other animals mostly don’t have heart attacks, the truth is that there haven’t been a lot of experiments investigating this question.(尽管之前有报告称其他动物大多不会患心脏病，但事实是，还没有很多实验来研究这个问题)”可知，先前关于动物是否会患心脏病的报告并没有进行很多实验去论证。接着用Tomasz Owerkowicz的话“You can observe that an animal has suddenly died, but very rarely would you actually look for the cause of it. We just don’t know whether they suffer heart attacks(你可以观察到动物突然死亡，但你很少会真正寻找死亡原因。我们只是不知道它们是否患有心脏病)”来支持这一观点。由此推知，Tomasz Owerkowicz对之前的研究报告持怀疑态度。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“In their heart, you find the vessels; and they have spongy (海绵状的) tissues, around which there’s a lot of blood, not necessarily coming from the vessels(在它们的心脏里，你可以找到血管；而且它们有海绵状组织，周围有很多血液，这些血液不一定来自血管)”可知，血管可以给心脏供血，而且海绵状组织周围也有其他地方的可以给心脏供血。由此推知，短吻鳄不会患心脏病的原因是，它们心脏中的血液有多种来源。故选D。
D
In the U. S., people eat more protein than they need to, which might not be bad for human health, but does pose a problem for the country’s waterways. The nation’s wastewater is loaded with the leftovers from protein digestion: nitrogen compounds(氯化合物) that can feed harmful algal blooms(藻华) and pollute the air and drinking water.
Maya Almaraz, a biogeochemist at the University of California, Davis, and her team wanted to see how much of this nitrogen entered into the U. S. wastewater system because of a protein-heavy diet. The researchers found that the majority of nitrogen pollution present in wastewater—some 67 to 100 precent—is a by-product of water people consume.
Once it enters the environment, the nitrogen can have a series of ecological impacts. It helps algae grow much faster than they would normally, which is harmful to humans, other animals and plants. And when the algae eventually die, the problem is not over. Microorganisms(微生物) that feed on dead algae use up the oxygen in the water, leading to “dead zones,” where many species simply cannot survive, in rivers, lakes and oceans.
Although it is possible to treat algal blooms, many of the current methods are not always effective at getting rid of all of the harmful growth. Some of these methods can even lead to additional pollution. So the best strategy for dealing with the effects of nitrogen pollution is prevention, says Patricia Glibert, an ocean scientist at the University of Maryland. Almaraz and her team suggest that controlling nitrogen pollution could be approached more quickly with a change in eating habits that could save billions of dollars in the long term.
12. Which aspect of Americans’ diet does Almaraz’s research focus on
A. Its variety. B. Its effect. C. Its make-up. D. Its amount.
13. What causes “dead zones” in the water
A. No oxygen for many species. B. Death of lots of healthy algae.
C. Microorganisms’overconsumption of nutrients. D. Poisonous chemicals released by harmful algae.
14. What is the problem with current algal bloom treatment methods
A. They are costly. B. They may kill all algae.
C. They are slow to take effect. D. They may cause secondary pollution.
15. What does the text mainly tell us
A. It is high time to treat wild algae growth. B. Eating too much protein harms the planet.
C. Prevention is better than cure in treating air pollution. D. Researchers find solutions to the wastewater problem.
【答案】12 B 13. A 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美国人吃过多蛋白质会导致氮污染，并且这种污染会促进有害藻类的生长，最终对环境造成负面影响。作者呼吁改变生活习惯来控制氮污染，从而在长期上节省资金。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“The nation’s wastewater is loaded with the leftovers from protein digestion: nitrogen compounds(氯化合物) that can feed harmful algal blooms(藻华) and pollute the air and drinking water.(这个国家的废水中含有蛋白质消化的残余物:氮化合物(氯)，它们会滋生有害的藻华(藻华)，污染空气和饮用水。)”以及第二段中“Maya Almaraz, a biogeochemist at the University of California, Davis, and her team wanted to see how much of this nitrogen entered into the U. S. wastewater system because of a protein-heavy diet. (加州大学戴维斯分校的生物地球化学家玛雅·阿尔玛拉兹和她的团队想知道，由于蛋白质含量高的饮食，有多少氯化合物进入了美国的废水系统。)”可知，加州大学戴维斯分校的生物地球化学家玛雅·阿尔玛拉兹和她的团队研究关注的是美国人饮食由于蛋白质含量高，美国的水道中含有蛋白质消化的残余物：氯化合物，该物质对生物、空气和饮用水等造成了影响，故阿尔玛拉兹研究关注的是美国人饮食造成的影响。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Microorganisms(微生物) that feed on dead algae use up the oxygen in the water, leading to “dead zones,” where many species simply cannot survive, in rivers, lakes and oceans.(以死藻为食的微生物耗尽了水中的氧气，导致河流、湖泊和海洋中的“死区”，许多物种根本无法在那里生存。)”可知，以死藻为食的微生物耗尽了水中的氧气，导致河流、湖泊和海洋中的“死区”即许多物种没有氧气。导致了“死区”的出现。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Some of these methods can even lead to additional pollution. (其中一些方法甚至会导致额外的污染。)”可知，当前的一些处理方法容易造成额外污染即二次污染。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段信息“The nation’s wastewater is loaded with the leftovers from protein digestion: nitrogen compounds(氯化合物) that can feed harmful algal blooms(藻华) and pollute the air and drinking water.( 这个国家的废水中含有蛋白质消化的残余物:氮化合物(氯)，它们会滋生有害的藻华(藻华)，污染空气和饮用水。)”以及通读全文，文章介绍了美国人吃过多蛋白质会导致氮污染，并且这种污染会促进有害藻类的生长，最终对环境造成负面影响。作者呼吁改变生活习惯来控制氮污染，从而在长期上节省资金。B选项“Eating too much protein harms the planet.( 摄入过多的蛋白质对地球有害。)”概括文章主要内容，符合题意。故选B。
第二节(共5 小题;每题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出最佳选项，选项中的两项为多余选项.
Do you get nervous thinking about geometry, equations or a coming math test If yes, you are far from alone. ____16____ Students in countries with higher levels of math anxiety tend to achieve lower math grades, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Feb 15.
According to a University of Cambridge study, in ordinary life, many people experience some degree of discomfort when faced with a math problem, ranging from mild tension to strong fear. ____17____ They may then try to avoid every situation involving numbers, meaning they are held back from pursuing careers related to this subject.
Comfort comes from the fact that those with math anxiety are not necessarily to be bad at math. ____18____ They may have had a really bad experience with math and there are ways to improve math achievement.
____19____ If you’re feeling stressed before a math exam, it may help to spend a few minutes exploring those feelings before the exam begins. It’s about making sure you’re interpreting your feelings correctly. In addition, a little math anxiety could be taken as a positive challenge to overcome. ____20____
A. Also, there are ways to manage your stress related to math.
B. Students with math anxiety may be disadvantaged in intelligence.
C. If a child has math anxiety, don’t assume that they’re not good at math.
D. Math anxiety has become a common psychological condition among students around the world.
E. Just because you have a fast heartbeat and sweaty palms, that does not necessarily mean you will fail.
F. Just like many people get stage fright before delivering a speech, this nervous energy can help to motivate.
G. Some people also experience physical symptoms such as sweaty palms or a racing heart.
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. C 19. A 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了数学焦虑是世界各地学生普遍存在的一种心理状况，具体描述了其心理表现、身体症状及影响，同时指出数学焦虑和在数学上的实际表现并没有必然联系，提高数学表现和克服数学焦虑都是有方法可循的。
【16题详解】
前文“Do you get nervous thinking about geometry, equations or a coming math test If yes, you are far from alone. (你是否在思考几何、方程式或即将到来的数学考试时感到紧张？如果是，你并不孤单)”引出对数学感到焦虑这一话题。因此D项“Math anxiety has become a common psychological condition among students around the world. (数学焦虑已经成为世界各地学生普遍存在的一种心理状况)”符合语境，说明数学焦虑是普遍的心理，承接前文，其中的common和前文的far from alone呼应。故选D。
【17题详解】
前文“According to a University of Cambridge study, in ordinary life, many people experience some degree of discomfort when faced with a math problem, ranging from mild tension to strong fear. (根据剑桥大学的一项研究，在日常生活中，许多人在面对数学问题时会感到某种程度的不适，从轻微的紧张到强烈的恐惧)”描述人们对数学感到焦虑的心理状况。因此G项“Some people also experience physical symptoms such as sweaty palms or a racing heart. (有些人还会出现身体症状，比如手心出汗或心跳加速)”符合语境，描述焦虑下表现出的身体症状，承接前文。故选G。
【18题详解】
前文“Comfort comes from the fact that those with math anxiety are not necessarily to be bad at math. (安慰来自这样一个事实：有数学焦虑的人并不一定数学不好)”指出数学焦虑和在数学上的实际表现并没有必然联系。因此C项“If a child has math anxiety, don’t assume that they’re not good at math. (如果一个孩子有数学焦虑，不要认为他们数学不好)”符合语境，提醒不要认为有数学焦虑的孩子数学不好，承接前文。故选C。
【19题详解】
空处位于段首，需引出段落内容。根据后文“If you’re feeling stressed before a math exam, it may help to spend a few minutes exploring those feelings before the exam begins. It’s about making sure you’re interpreting your feelings correctly. (如果你在数学考试前感到有压力，在考试开始前花几分钟探索一下这些感觉可能会有所帮助。这是为了确保你正确地理解自己的感受)”可知，本段主要介绍解决数学焦虑的方法。因此A项“Also, there are ways to manage your stress related to math. (此外，还有一些方法可以管理与数学有关的压力)”符合语境，指出有方法可以解决与数学有关的压力，契合后文内容。故选A。
【20题详解】
前文“In addition, a little math anxiety could be taken as a positive challenge to overcome. (此外，一点点的数学焦虑可以作为一个积极的挑战来克服)”说明轻微的数学焦虑实际上可以是积极的挑战。因此F项“Just like many people get stage fright before delivering a speech, this nervous energy can help to motivate. (就像许多人在演讲前会怯场一样，这种紧张的情绪有助于激励自己)”符合语境，说明这种紧张可以发挥激励的作用，对前文做出解释，承接前文。故选F。
第三部分: 英语知识运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15 小题;每小题1分，满分 15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
David is 99, but he still works four days a week — and has no plans to slow down any time soon.
David spends almost three hours each day ____21____ to and from the charity (慈善) shop where he ____22____. He makes the ____23____, which includes a 20-minute walk and two different ____24____, throughout the year in all weathers. He then works 8-10 hours at the St Columba’s Hospice shop, receiving ____25____, steaming clothes and helping customers to ____26____ the things they’re looking for.
David said that ____27____ was the secret to his long life. “If they ever ____28____ the shop, I don’t know what I would do — I couldn’t just sit in the house doing nothing. I will try my best to live as ____29____ as I can, and will only ____30____ working there when I fall down.”
David works with ____31____ agility (敏捷). Nobody believes he is 99. He keeps his mental agility in check by building model railways on his days off, which he then ____32____ for the charity.
So would David now think about living a more ____33____ life
He said, “I went to a community club a couple of years ago. They were my ____34____ and had started playing cards, but then I noticed they had all fallen asleep half way through the ____35____ so I left. It wasn’t for me.”
21. A. walking B. moving C. turning D. travelling
22. A. volunteers B. purchases C. accommodates D. practises
23. A. research B. shopping C. journey D. business
24. A. buses B. planes C. conditions D. systems
25. A. letters B. donations C. praise D. treatment
26. A. share B. change C. remember D. find
27. A. deep concern B. hard work C. regular exercise D. fair play
28. A. left B. discovered C. closed D. entered
29. A. long B. well C. happily D. comfortably
30. A. resist B. keep C. avoid D. stop
31. A. struggling B. surprising C. popular D. similar
32. A. leaves B. pays C. sells D. cares
33. A. organised B. settled C. relaxed D. balanced
34. A. age B. type C. family D. mirror
35. A. day B. game C. story D. movie
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述99岁高领的大卫，仍然每天在尽自己的努力做志愿者，做慈善。
【详解】1.考查动词词义辨析。句意：大卫每天花三个小时，往返于他做义工的慈善商店。A. walking走；B. moving移动；C. turning转过来；D. travelling行进。根据上文“David spends almost three hours each day”及下文“to and from the charity (慈善) shop ”可知，大卫每天在慈善商店来来回回往返需要三四个小时的行程。故选D。
2.考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. volunteers志愿；B. purchases购买；C. accommodates提供住宿；D. practises练习。根据下文“ He then works 8-10 hours at the St Columba’s Hospice shop”及“for the charity.”可知，此处指他是志愿做事。故选A。
3.考查名词词义辨析。句意：全年无论天气如何，他都要步行20分钟，乘坐两辆不同的公交车。A. research研究；B. shopping购物；C. journey旅程；D. business商业。结合前文“David spends almost three hours each day 1 to and from the charity (慈善) shop”及下文“includes a 20-minute walk and two different 4 ”可知，他去做志愿的地方需要走20分钟同时乘坐两辆不同的公共汽车才能到。所以此处指他的行程包含这些内容。故选C。
4.考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. buses公共汽车；B. planes飞机；C. conditions条件；D. systems系统。根据前文“David spends almost three hours each day 1 to and from the charity (慈善) shop”及“includes a 20-minute walk and two different ”和下文“ He then works 8-10 hours at the St Columba’s Hospice shop”可知，此处指他去做志愿的地方需要走20分钟同时乘坐两辆不同的公共汽车才能到。故选A。
5.考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后他在圣哥伦巴临终关怀商店工作8到10个小时，接受捐赠，(用蒸汽）熨衣服，帮助顾客找到他们想要的东西。A. letters信；B. donations捐赠物；C. praise赞扬；D. treatment治疗。根据前文“David spends almost three hours each day 1 to and from the charity (慈善) shop”和“He then works 8-10 hours at the St Columba’s Hospice shop”可知，他的工作地方是慈善商店，会接受人们捐赠的东西。故选B。
6.考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. share分享；B. change改变；C. remember记住；D. find找到。根据下文“the things they’re looking for”，可知人们在寻找东西，所以此处指它帮助人们找到需要的东西。故选D。
7.考查短语词义辨析。句意：大卫说努力工作是他长寿的秘诀。A. deep concern 深切关注；B. hard work努力工作；C. regular exercise规律练习；D. fair play公平游戏。根据前文“David is 99, but he still works four days a week”可知，此处指他认为自己的长寿的秘诀就是努力工作。故选B。
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果他们关闭了商店，我不知道我会做什么——我不能坐在家里什么也不做。A. left离开；B. discovered发现；C. closed关闭；D. entered进入。根据前文“He then works 8-10 hours at the St Columba’s Hospice shop, ”及后文“ sit in the house doing nothing”可知，他每天在这里工作8至10个小时，所以此处指这里关闭后，他将只能坐在家里，什么也不做了。故选C。
9.考查副词词义辨析。句意：我会尽我所能活下去，直到我倒下时才停止工作。A. long长期地；长久地；B. well满意地；C. happily高兴地；D. comfortably舒适地。根据前文“I will try my best to live ”可知，此处指他将尽力的活的长久。故选A。
10.考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. resist抵抗；B. keep保持；C. avoid避免；D. stop停止。根据下文“when I fall down”可知，当他倒下，即意味着他不能工作时，所以就停止了工作。故选D。
11.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：大卫工作的敏捷程度令人惊讶。A. struggling艰苦奋斗的；B. surprising令人惊讶的；C. popular受欢迎的；D. similar相似的。根据下文“Nobody believes he is 99. He keeps his mental agility in check by building model railways on his days off”，可知他敏捷令人惊讶。故选B。
12.考查动词词义辨析。句意：没人相信他已经99岁了。他利用休息时间建造铁路模型，然后把这些模型出售，用于（做）慈善，以此来控制自己的思维敏捷性。A. leaves离开；B. pays支付；C. sells出售；D. cares关心。根据下文“for the charity”可知，他应是把这些模型出售之后，把钱用于作慈善。故选C。
13.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那么大卫现在会考虑过更悠闲的生活吗？A. organised有组织的；B. settled安定下来的；C. relaxed放松的，悠闲的；D. balanced平衡的。根据下文“They were my 14 and had started playing cards, but then I noticed they had all fallen asleep half way through the 15 so I left. It wasn’t for me.”可知，此处指他不喜欢他同龄人的那种安逸的生活，所以此处指他会考虑过更悠闲的生活吗？故选C。
14.考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们和我差不多大，开始玩扑克，但我发现他们玩到一半都睡着了，所以我就走了。A. age年龄；B. type类型；C. family家庭；D. mirror镜子。短语：be one’s age“同龄人”，结合句意，此处指玩扑克游戏的人和他同龄。故选A。
15.考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. day天；B. game游戏；C. story故事；D. movie电影。根据前文“had started playing cards, but then I noticed they had all fallen asleep half way”可知，此处指玩扑克的人在玩游戏中睡着了。故选B。
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题 满分55分)
第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tens of thousands of Chinese ___36___(society) media users have backed calls from the country’s state media to have its artworks ___37___(current) kept in the British Museum returned.
The topic “The British Museum please return Chinese antiquities (古董)” was in response ___38___ a piece published by Chinese state media Global Times that called for all cultural relics in the British Museum ___39___(return) free of charge.
The British Museum has been under pressure after around 2,000 items were reported “missing, ___40___(steal) or damaged” two weeks ago, ___41___(lead) to accusations that it was failing to fulfil its duty of care.
The calls follow a piece published by the Global Times ___42___ argued, “The world-renowned British museum ___43___(fail) to take good care of ‘cultural property belonging to other countries’ up to these years.”
The British Museum looks after 23,000 Chinese objects, from the Neolithic (新石器) age to the present day. It is one of the largest ___44___(collection) of Chinese antiquities in the West. The collection includes ____45____ large range of precious items such as paintings, prints, jade and bronzes.
【答案】36. social
37. currently
38. to 39. to be returned
40. stolen 41. leading
42. that##which
43. has failed
44. collections
45. a
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了《环球时报》发文称大英博物馆多年来未能妥善保管“属于其他国家的文化财产”，要求其归还目前保存的中国艺术品，大量社交媒体用户对此表示支持。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：数万名中国社交媒体用户支持中国官方媒体的呼吁，要求归还目前保存在大英博物馆的中国艺术品。分析句子可知，空处是修饰media的定语，应用society的形容词形式social，意为“社交的”，social media意为“社交媒体”。故填social。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：数万名中国社交媒体用户支持中国官方媒体的呼吁，要求归还目前保存在大英博物馆的中国艺术品。分析句子可知，空处是修饰kept的状语，应用current的副词形式currently，意为“当前，目前”。故填currently。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：“大英博物馆请归还中国文物”这个话题是对中国官方媒体《环球时报》发表的一篇呼吁免费归还大英博物馆所有文物的文章的回应。根据“in response”和“a piece”可推知，此处用固定短语in response to，意为“对……的回应”，因此空处应用介词to。故填to。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：“大英博物馆请归还中国文物”这个话题是对中国官方媒体《环球时报》发表的一篇呼吁免费归还大英博物馆所有文物的文章的回应。根据“called for”可推知，此处用固定短语call for… to do sth.，意为“呼吁……做某事”，且all cultural relics和return“归还”逻辑上是被动的关系，因此空处应用return的不定式被动语态。故填to be returned。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：两周前，约有2000件藏品被报道“丢失、被盗或损坏”，导致有人指责它未能履行其保护义务，大英博物馆面临压力。分析句子可知，空处和missing、damaged并列作补足语，为非谓语动词，steal“偷窃”和around 2,000 items逻辑上是被动的关系，因此应用steal的过去分词形式。故填stolen。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：两周前，约有2000件藏品被报道“丢失、被盗或损坏”，导致有人指责它未能履行其保护义务，大英博物馆面临压力。分析句子可知，句子主干成分完整，空处表示随着报道自然发生的结果，作结果状语，因此应用lead的现在分词形式。故填leading。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这些呼吁是在《环球时报》发表的一篇文章之后发出的，该文章称“世界知名的大英博物馆多年来未能妥善保管‘属于其他国家的文化财产’。”分析句子可知，空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词a piece，先行词指物，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that或which作引导词。故填that/which。
【43题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：这些呼吁是在《环球时报》发表的一篇文章之后发出的，该文章称“世界知名的大英博物馆多年来未能妥善保管‘属于其他国家的文化财产’。”分析句子可知，空处作句子的谓语，结合时间状语up to these years可知，时态应用现在完成时，强调动作对现在的影响，主语The world-renowned British museum为单数，助动词应用has。故填has failed。
【44题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：它是西方最大的中国文物收藏之一。根据“one of the largest”可推知，此处用固定结构“one of the+形容词最高级+可数名词复数”，意为“最……的之一”，因此空处应用collection的复数形式。故填collections。
【45题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：收藏品包括绘画、版画、玉器和青铜器等大量珍贵物品。根据“large range of precious items”可知，此处用固定短语a large range of，意为“大规模的，大量的”，因此空处应用a。故填a。
第三节 单词(共10小题;每小题0.5分，满分5分)
46. Darwin eventually put forward a model of biological ________(evolve).(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】evolution
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：达尔文最终提出了一个生物进化的模型。分析句子，设空处使用名词evolve的名词evolution作宾语，意为“进化”，不可数名词。故填evolution。
47. The number of tourists to the resort ________ (decline) by 10% in the past ten years. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】has declined
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：在过去的十年里，这个度假胜地的游客数量下降了10%。根据后文in the past ten years可知为现在完成时，主语为The number of tourists to the resort，助动词用has。故填has declined。
48. It’s all my fault. I’m ________(blame). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to blame
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：都是我的错。这都怪我。分析句子，句中be to blame为固定短语，意为“该受责备，应承担责任”，使用不定式结构作表语。故填to blame。
49. Many forms of cancer can be cured if ________(detect) early. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】detected
【解析】
【详解】考查状语从句的省略。句意：如果早期发现，许多形式的癌症都可以治愈。分许句子结构，本题考查状语从句的省略。完整的句子为“Many forms of cancer can be cured if they are detected early.”。如果状语从句的主语和主句的主语一致，可以省略状语从句的主语以及be动词。故填detected。
50. The eye is one of the most ______ (脆弱的) organs of the body. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】delicate
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：眼睛是身体最脆弱的器官之一。根据汉语提示，空处应用形容词delicate，表示“脆弱的”，the most delicate为形容词的最高级形式，作定语修饰名词organs。故填delicate。
51. It would be more ________(economy) to buy the bigger size. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】economical
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：买大一号的比较实惠。分析句子，设空处使用economy的形容词economical作表语，意为“经济的，实惠的”。故填economical。
52. Responsibility and reliability are necessary ________(资格), as well as a friendly and outgoing personality.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】qualifications
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：责任心和可靠性是必要的条件，同时性格友好外向。形容词necessary后接名词形式。名词“资格”英文为qualification。根据句意，用名词的复数形式。故填qualifications。
53. Sunday is the ________(prefer) day for advertising inserts in newspapers. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】preferred
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：星期天是报纸刊登广告的首选日子。分析句子，设空处使用prefer的形容词preferred作定语，修饰名词，意为“更合意的，更好的”。故填preferred。
54. Whale watching has become a growth l ________(休闲) industry. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】leisure##eisure
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：观鲸已成为一项新兴的休闲产业。根据首字母汉语提示，名词leisure符合题意，表示“休闲产业”用leisure industry，名词作定语。故填leisure。
55. They called on Western nations to ________(commitment) more money to the poorest nations. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】commit
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：他们呼吁西方国家向最贫穷的国家提供更多的资金。分析句子，设空处使用commitment的动词commit与空前的to构成不定式结构作目的状语，意为“投入”。故填commit。
第四部分: 写作(共两节 满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
56. 假定你是李华，近期ChatGPT等 AI 工具的迅速发展引起了人们的关注，某英语报就AI工具的利弊向广大学生征稿。请你向该报社投稿，内容包括：
1. AI工具利弊；
2.你的观点。
注意：1.写作词数应为 80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Editor
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Editor,
The release of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chat robot, represents a closer connection between AI intelligent tools and our lives. So, what are the advantages and disadvantages that AI intelligence can bring
AI intelligent tools have brought a lot of convenience to human life. Firstly, AI intelligent tools make people’s lives simple and intelligent. In terms of travel, once you open the navigation, you will get the most reasonable route planning and avoid congestion. Secondly, AI intelligent tools make learning more personalized. AI technology can provide personalized learning content and teaching methods based on students’ learning characteristics and needs.
However, AI intelligent tools also bring potential threats. With the widespread application of AI in various fields, privacy and personal data are inevitably stolen for illegal use.
Personally, I support the use of artificial intelligence tools. However, when using intelligent tools, we need to protect our privacy.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于议论文。要求考生以“AI工具”为话题投稿，讲述AI工具的利弊以及个人观点。
【详解】1.词汇积累
代表/象征：represent→stand for/symbolize
从某方面来说：in terms of→in the field of
交通拥挤：congestion→traffic jam
根据：(be) based on→according to
危机/风险：threat→risk
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The release of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chat robot, represents a closer connection between AI intelligent tools and our lives.
拓展句：The release of ChatGPT, which is an artificial intelligence chat robot, represents a closer connection between AI intelligent tools and our lives.
点睛】【高分句型1】In terms of travel, once your open the navigation, you will get the most reasonable route planning and avoid congestion.（运用了once引导条件状语从句）
【高分句型2】However, when using intelligent tools, we need to protect our privacy.（“when using intelligent tools”为when引导时间状语从句的省略句结构）
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In the spring sun, my aunt and I headed for her flower shop. Normally I would be delighted to help in her shop, but not recently because of Rosa. Rosa was my sister, just one month old, who was settled in my old bedroom. For ten years, the small room was full of my toys and books. But now it was transformed into her baby room, decorated like a garden with pinks and yellows. My space, my old life, was gone.
“Here we are!” We arrived at the shop, a wave of colour and sweet smell washing over me. My aunt said I could pick some flowers for Mum and Dad. I used to love this, but today I was so overcome with tiredness and envy. Why bother to bring them flowers when they were enjoying Rosa at home without me
Silently I helped my aunt arrange flowers. “Your mum told me there hasn’t been much shut eye recently for any of you.” “Not much, since Rosa the alarm clock was installed (安装).” I complained with a huge yawn (哈欠).
“I remember having to creep (蹑手蹑脚地走) around like a worn-out mouse when your mum was a baby. I spent the first months hating her so much.” “But you and Mum seem so close,” I said, guiltily hiding away my envy of Rosa.
“Now we are. But it took me years to grow into the role of big sister. Few flowers blossom (绽放) overnight, you know.” She pulled me in for aside hug, glancing up at the clock, and suggested I take a walk outside.
Behind her shop was a field dotted with spring flowers. Stepping into the field, I began to pick little flowers. It was like gathering my childhood memories. I remembered how I’d sit with Dad, making flower chains, crowning (授予) each other with the silliest titles: Queen of Junk Food and King of Mess. My smile grew wider. The shining yellow flowers reminded me of the color in Rosa’s baby room. Was she awake I wondered.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。
Suddenly I saw two familiar figures walking towards me.
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Rosa was wide awake in her baby basket beside the picnic blanket.
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【答案】Suddenly I saw two familiar figures walking towards me. “Look who’s here!” my dad exclaimed with a smile, holding Rosa with a baby basket. The yellow flowers in my hand seemed to glow even brighter as I gazed at the beautiful little girl. I couldn’t help recalling what my aunt told me. I knew that it would take time for me to adjust to sharing my parents’ attention and my old room, but I was determined to be the best big sister I could be. Then I carefully arranged the yellow flowers into a small bouquet and handed it to my mom with a smile. “These are for you and Dad, and also for Rosa,” I said, feeling a warmth in my chest that had been missing earlier.
Rosa was wide awake in her baby basket beside the picnic blanket. Her big blue eyes were open, taking in the world around her. As I watched my little sister, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of wonder and amazement at how perfect she was. I gently picked her up and held her close, feeling her warmth and breathing in the sweet scent of her hair. I knew that from now on, my life would never be the same. I would no longer be the center of attention, and I would have to share my parents with this beautiful little creature. But as I looked into Rosa’s eyes, I knew that it was all worth it. She was my family, and I loved her more than anything in the world.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和姑姑去她的花店里帮忙，因为有了一个小妹妹，她那间装满玩具和书的小房子被改造成了妹妹的婴儿房，她感到自己的空间，自己过去的生活，都消失了，为此她很沮丧，后来在姑姑的引导下，逐渐释怀的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“突然，我看见两个熟悉的身影向我走来。”可知，第一段可描写作者的父母带着她的妹妹来找她及她的思想变化。
②由第二段首句内容“罗莎在野餐毯旁边的婴儿筐里完全醒着。”可知，第二段可描写作者的妹妹罗莎的可爱样子及作者的感悟。
2.续写线索：父母来找作者——作者看着可爱的妹妹，想起姑姑的话——作者的思想变化，要做一个好姐姐——给父母送花——看着可爱的妹妹——思想认识上再次得到提升
3.词汇激活（一个词汇要写出相近的表达）
行类
①望着：gaze at/look at
②适应：adjust/adapt
③抱起：pick up/take up
情绪类
①惊奇：wonder/ surprise
②爱：love/like
【点睛】[高分句型1] The yellow flowers in my hand seemed to glow even brighter as I gazed at the beautiful little girl. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] “These are for you and Dad, and also for Rosa,” I said, feeling a warmth in my chest that had been missing earlier. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型3] I knew that from now on, my life would never be the same. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)
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