2023-2024江西省宜丰中学高一期中考试英语试卷
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 books has Fiona received
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
2. What are the speakers doing
A. Climbing up a hill. B. Having a rest. C. Waiting for someone.
3. Why was Carl at the hospital
A. He was meeting a doctor.
B. He was looking after his wife.
C. He was visiting his daughter.
4. What is the problem with the man
A. He can't see the sign clearly.
B. He has parked in a wrong place.
C. He has no ticket for the movie.
5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about
A. The weather of Paris. B. A terrible accident. C. A piece of news.
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.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Schoolmates.
7. What does the woman say about Ms. Patty
A. She is humorous. B. She is strict. C. She is responsible.
听第 7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Which family holiday programme does the man recommend
A. The one on the 18th. B. The one on the 19th. C. The one on the 20th.
9. Where will the woman probably go
A. France. B. Spain. C. Greece.
听第8段材料，回答第10 至 12题。
10. What did Susan do right before the conversation
A. She visited her brother. B. She called John Reeves. C. She toured the company.
11. What does Susan think of the company
A. It's crowded. B. It's famous. C. It's big.
12. Who is Michael
A. Susan's brother. B. Tara's husband. C. John's boss.
听第 9段材料,回答第 13 至 16题。
13. What did the man lose
A. His phone. B. His credit card. C. His driving license.
14. Why does the woman agree to the man's request
A. He reserves the hotel in cash.
B. He shows the woman his ID card.
C. He provides two forms of identification.
15. What will the man probably do next
A. Look for his passport.
B. Put away his credit card.
C. Report the situation to the bank.
16. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bank. B. In a hotel. C. At a police station.
听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。
17. When will the event be held
A. From January 10th to February 12th.
B. From January 12th to February 10th.
C. From January 12th to February 12th.
18. How much should a couple with a child of 8 pay for their entrance
A. $10. B. $20. C. $30.
19. Which event is new this year
A. An ice sculpture exhibition.
B. A fancy dress exhibition.
C. A flower show.
20. Where will the food shops be
A. Beside the amusement rides.
B. In the center of the site.
C. Next to the entrance.
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）
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项 A、B、C、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。
A
Painting and Decorating Course
Duration: 70 hours
Qualification: Painting and Decorating Certification
Exams Included: Yes
Delivery Method: Online download or post
What You Will Learn
The Painting and Decorating Course has been designed to give students a full overview of the industry and will put you on the fast track to success. The course is designed for individuals who would like to work in the decorating industry. It’s filled with information that will put you on the right path to starting a career in this field. Painting and decorating provides students with a wide range of possible skills to learn. You will gain a full overview of the skills you will need to learn to work in the painting and decorating business, and how you can start your own business.
Introduction to the Course
This is an online course, which provides students with the unique ability to study the curriculum in their own time and at their own pace. Most students can continue working full time and finish the course in a reasonable amount of time. Furthermore, you will find the course to be incredibly easy to go through thanks to the flexible modules.
Upon course completion, you will be required to complete and pass a multiple-choice exam and then you will be awarded your certificate.
Contact
Complete a short form and one of our advisors will be in touch to tell you how your staff can have access to all of our courses for a low monthly fee. For more information, please call us at your convenience. Click here to find out more about how we can help train your staff.
1. Who will choose the training course
A. People working in the decorating industry. B. People wanting to start their own business.
C. People wanting to get many kinds of skills. D. People wanting to start a career in decoration.
2. Which of the following best describes the course
A. Flexible in learning time. B. Costly but worthwhile.
C. Abstract and interesting. D. Complicated but practical.
3. What is the purpose of filling out the form
A. To receive information about discounted course fees.
B. To find out more about the training courses.
C. To schedule a meeting with the advisor.
D. To inquire about staff training options.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。介绍了粉刷和装潢的在线课程的相关信息。
1题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题What You Will Learn下的“The course is designed for individuals who would like to work in the decorating industry.(该课程是为想在装饰行业工作的个人设计的)”可知，想要从事装饰事业的人会选择这个课程。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题Introduction to the Course下第一段“This is an online course, which provides students with the unique ability to study the curriculum in their own time and at their own pace. Most students can continue working full time and finish the course in a reasonable amount of time. Furthermore, you will find the course to be incredibly easy to go through thanks to the flexible modules.(这是一门在线课程，它为学生提供了独特的能力，以自己的时间和自己的节奏学习课程。大多数学生可以继续全职工作，并在合理的时间内完成课程。此外，由于模块灵活，您会发现课程非常容易完成)”可知，这门课程的学习时间是灵活的。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题Contact下的“Complete a short form and one of our advisors will be in touch to tell you how your staff can have access to all of our courses for a low monthly fee.(填写一份简短的表格，我们的一位顾问将与您联系，告诉您，您的员工如何以较低的月费使用我们的所有课程)”可知，填写表格的目的是接收有关折扣课程费用的信息。故选A项。
B
When I was a child, I was terrified of storms, especially those violent ones that occurred in summer. Once, I was out shopping with my parents, when suddenly there was a loud noise coming from the direction of the Apennine Mountains.
As the storm got closer, lightning fell a few hundred meters from us, and hail (冰雹) whitened the streets in minutes. This was a totally new experience for me, and I ran into my father’s arms in terror. I was afraid. But I was also in awe. Like the pull of a horror movie, my fear developed into fascination as I grew older. When a thunder storm broke out at night, I would rush to my window to witness a brilliant show in the night sky. I would wait in eager anticipation, equipped with my parents’ camera, ready to try and capture a flashing moment.
An interest in storm photography arose from these youthful attempts. What once frightened me now gave me a strong rush, especially the first time lightning struck just a few meters away from me, an experience which resulted in me capturing a splendid photo of the moment. From that moment on, I realized that I absolutely had to chase storms throughout southern Italy.
The truth is that storm chasing is quite dangerous, especially to those who set out to chase storms without acknowledging the risks involved or respecting nature. Most accidents caused by lightning occur outdoors. You are most at risk in the mountains, but all large and exposed places such as a lawn (草坪) or a soccer field can also be a dangerous place during a storm, especially anywhere in the presence of water, such as the sea, beaches or outdoor pools.
One day soon I will set off to expand my storm chasing journey beyond Italy’s horizons. I would love to go to Venezuela where electrical storms are guaranteed almost all year round on the Catatumbo River and Lake Maracaibo. Maybe that will be the day that my parents finally accept the choice of my career.
4. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The author’s reaction during a storm.
B. The author’ s most impressive memory.
C. How the author got over his fear of storms.
D. How the author developed interest in chasing storm.
5. Which of the following places is the safest in a storm in the author’s opinion
A. A room in a shopping center. B. The beach near the sea.
C. The lawn with open water. D. A path in the mountains.
6. Why will the author go to Venezuela in the future
A. To enjoy the splendid scenery.
B. To seek a working opportunity.
C. To join a team that chases storms.
D. To capture the frequent electrical storms.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. My Fear of Storms B. My Dream to Chase Storms
C. An Opportunity to Respect Nature D. A Destination of My Life
【答案】4 D 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者小时候害怕风暴，长大后却对风暴摄影感兴趣，作者希望去意大利以外的地方追逐风暴。
【4题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段的“I was afraid. But I was also in awe. Like the pull of a horror movie, my fear developed into fascination as I grew older. When a thunder storm broke out at night, I would rush to my window to witness a brilliant show in the night sky.(我很害怕。但我也很敬畏。就像恐怖电影的吸引力一样，随着年龄的增长，我的恐惧变成了迷恋。每当晚上雷雨大作，我就会冲到窗前，去见证夜空中绚丽的夜空。)”可知，第二段主要讲的是作者是如何对追逐风暴产生兴趣的。故选D。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“You are most at risk in the mountains, but all large and exposed places such as a lawn (草坪) or a soccer field can also be a dangerous place during a storm, especially anywhere in the presence of water, such as the sea, beaches or outdoor pools.(你在山区最危险，但所有大的和暴露的地方，如草坪或足球场，也可以是一个危险的地方在风暴中，特别是任何有水的地方，如大海，海滩或室外游泳池。)”可知，海边的海滩，有开阔水面的草坪，山中的小路都是危险的地方，最安全的是A选项“购物中心的房间”，故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“I would love to go to Venezuela where electrical storms are guaranteed almost all year round on the Catatumbo River and Lake Maracaibo.(我很想去委内瑞拉，那里的卡塔通博河和马拉开波湖几乎全年都有雷暴雨。)”可知，作者未来要去委内瑞拉是为了去捕捉频繁的雷暴。故选D。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第三段的“From that moment on, I realized that I absolutely had to chase storms throughout southern Italy.(从那一刻起，我意识到我必须在整个意大利南部追逐风暴。)”和最后一段的“One day soon I will set off to expand my storm chasing journey beyond Italy’s horizons.(不久的将来，我将启程，将我追逐风暴的旅程扩展到意大利的视野之外。)”可知，本文主要讲的是作者小时候害怕风暴，长大后却对风暴摄影感兴趣，作者希望去意大利以外的地方追逐风暴，因此最好的题目是B选项“My Dream to Chase Storms(我追逐风暴的梦想)”，故选B。
C
China has built in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, the Germplasm (种质) Bank of Wild Species, a comprehensive national database for the collection and preservation of wildlife germplasm resources. As of the end of 2020, the bank preserved 85,046 copies of 10,601 wild plant seeds for protecting wildlife germplasm resources. Preserving dried and frozen seeds, the bank provides technological support for the protection and research, makes use of China’s wildlife germplasm resources, and plays a major part in international biodiversity conservation.
The importance of science and technology for biodiversity conservation is increasingly obvious. When remote sensor monitoring was not available, agricultural technicians had no choice but to go for field studies, which could barely meet the need for large-scale, fast and nondestructive (非破坏性的) monitoring of crop conditions and timely prevention and control of diseases and pests. Nowadays, remote sensor monitoring has been applied in agricultural production in China, allowing agricultural technicians to analyze the movements of insect pests and evaluate plant diseases and insect pests by monitoring remotely the vegetation growth, coverage, surface temperature, humidity and other indicators.
In the Internet era, information technology has made the processing of massive data possible and created wider and more convenient platforms for biodiversity conservation in China, including Chinese Virtual Herbarium, Plant Photo Bank of China, and National Animal Collection Resource Center. The emergence of databases and digital programs in recent years is driving China to turn around its seriously threatened biodiversity.
From the collection and storage of information to the management and analysis of resources, the constantly improving biodiversity information network has realized the exploration and use of massive biodiversity data, providing a solid foundation for China’s biodiversity conservation and research. Biodiversity conservation and science and technology are inextricable. Only by making science and technology a strong support for biodiversity conservation can humankind guard the Earth and build a beautiful world of harmony among all beings on the planet.
8. What can we learn about the bank from paragraph 1
A. Its crisis. B. Its administration. C. Its role. D. Its staff.
9. What do researchers hardly need to do with the help of remote sensor monitoring
A. Evaluate plant diseases and insect pests.
B. Go to fields to control the plant diseases.
C. Analyze the tracks of the pests of plants.
D. Satisfy the need to monitor crop conditions.
10. What does the underlined word “inextricable” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Linked. B. Competitive. C. Inadequate. D. Inessential.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species Develops Fast
B. Technologies Promote Chinese Biodiversity Protection
C. China Has Made Great Efforts to Process Massive Data
D. Information Technology Contributes Much to Many Fields
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了科技在保护生物多样性中的重要性。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“China has built in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, the Germplasm (种质) Bank of Wild Species, a comprehensive national database for the collection and preservation of wildlife germplasm resources. As of the end of 2020, the bank preserved 85,046 copies of 10,601 wild plant seeds for protecting wildlife germplasm resources. Preserving dried and frozen seeds, the bank provides technological support for the protection and research, makes use of China’s wildlife germplasm resources, and plays a major part in international biodiversity conservation.”(中国在云南省昆明市建立了野生物种种质资源库，这是一个综合性的国家野生动物种质资源收集和保存数据库。截至2020年底，野生植物种子库共保存10601种野生植物种子85046份，保护野生植物种质资源。种子库保存干燥和冷冻种子，为保护和研究提供技术支持，充分利用中国野生生物种质资源，在国际生物多样性保护中发挥重要作用。)可知，第一段主要介绍了野生物种种质资源库在保护生物多样性方面发挥的作用，也就是资源库所扮演的角色。故选C项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“When remote sensor monitoring was not available, agricultural technicians had no choice but to go for field studies, which could barely meet the need for large-scale, fast and nondestructive (非破坏性的) monitoring of crop conditions and timely prevention and control of diseases and pests. ”(在没有遥感监测的情况下，农业技术人员只能进行实地考察，难以满足大规模、快速、无损地监测作物状况和及时防治病虫害的需要。)可知，在没有遥感监测的情况下，研究人员需要进行实地考察；再根据“Nowadays, remote sensor monitoring has been applied in agricultural production in China, allowing agricultural technicians to analyze the movements of insect pests and evaluate plant diseases and insect pests by monitoring remotely the vegetation growth, coverage, surface temperature, humidity and other indicators.”(如今，遥感监测已经在中国的农业生产中得到了应用，农业技术人员通过远程监测植被生长、覆盖度、地表温度、湿度等指标，分析病虫害的动态，评价病虫害。)可知，在遥感监测的帮助下，研究人员可以通过远程监控的方式查看植被的生长动态，可推断有了遥感监测，研究人员几乎不需要进行实地考察了。故选B项。
【10题详解】
词义猜测题。根据最后一段“From the collection and storage of information to the management and analysis of resources, the constantly improving biodiversity information network has realized the exploration and use of massive biodiversity data, providing a solid foundation for China’s biodiversity conservation and research.”(从信息的收集和存储到资源的管理和分析，不断完善的生物多样性信息网络实现了对海量生物多样性数据的挖掘和利用，为中国生物多样性保护和研究提供了坚实的基础。)可知，科技为生物多样性的保护提供了重要支持，两者息息相关的，可推断“Biodiversity conservation and science and technology are inextricable.”(生物多样性保护与科技是inextricable。)中的inextricable意为“息息相关的，密切相关的”，与linked表达的含义一致。故选A项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。观察文章结构可知，文章先通过对野生物种种质资源库的介绍，说明了技术支持对该资源库的作用，从而引出了科技在生物多样性保护中的作用；接下来第二段和第三段分段进一步详细阐述了科技在生物多样性保护中发挥的作用，最后一段进行总结归纳，强调了生物多样性保护和科技是密不可分的，由此可知文章是围绕科技对于生物多样性保护的作用而展开的，所以B选项“科技促进中国生物多样性保护”概括了文章内容。故选B项。
D
If you face two similar valued options for where to attend college, you have weighed the pros and cons, but you still have difficulty deciding. You decide to give it more time, and think about it a bit more.
The findings of a fascinating paper titled Irrational Time Allocation in Decision-Making suggests you might be making a mistake Participants in the research viewed images that contained pairs of different foods and they had to choose which item they preferred to eat.
The researchers found that participants spent more time choosing between options that were roughly equal in value than between options in which there was a large value disparity. In other words, people took longer than they should have when deciding between two equally appealing choices. When shown an unpleasant food alongside a favored food, participants chose quickly. When shown a favored food alongside another favored food, people took a while.
Relatedly, there is research suggesting that people take longer to distinguish between two numbers when there is a small difference than when there is a large one. For example, people take longer to determine which number is larger between 47 vs 49 than for 12 vs 35. Perhaps this tendency explains why people take so long to choose between two options with roughly equal payoffs. In the same way that we have difficulty distinguishing numbers that are nearly equal in value, we also have difficulty choosing between options that are roughly equally pleasant.
However, there are doubts among people. Some think this seems not reasonable. If two choices are equally appealing, then the decision shouldn’t take so long. Some wonder whether this works in the opposite direction—whether duration of decision-making implies that options are equal. When options are roughly equal, people tend to take a long time to decide. Does this suggest that if people take a long time to decide, then options are roughly equal Maybe in some instances, the longer we take to make a decision, the less it matters what we actually choose.
12. What’s people’s common practice in decision making
A. They often rush a decision without much thinking.
B. They seldom balance advantages and disadvantages.
C. They only concentrate on their personal preferences.
D. They tend to spend too much time on their options.
13. What does the underlined word “disparity” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Difference. B. Preference. C. Growth. D. Potential.
14. What does the research convey in paragraph 4
A. It is difficult for people to value their options.
B. The value of numbers is difficult to distinguish.
C. People hesitate when facing two similar choices.
D. People prefer to take those high-valued options.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Never too late to make a decision B. Be patient with appealing choices
C. How to handle various choices D. The more time, the better decision
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个新的研究发现，人们在价值大致相同的选项中所花的时间要比在价值差异很大的选项中花的时间更多。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“If you face two similar valued options for where to attend college, you have weighed the pros and cons, but you still have difficulty deciding. You decide to give it more time, and think about it a bit more.(如果你在上哪所大学的问题上面临着两个价值相近的选择，你已经权衡了利弊，但仍然难以做出决定。你决定给它更多的时间，并多考虑一点。)”可知，做决策时，面对选项，人们总是花很长时间考虑。故选D。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前面的“options that were roughly equal in value(价值大致相同的选项)”和后句“In other words, people took longer than they should have when deciding between two equally appealing choices.(换句话说，当人们在两个同样吸引人的选择中做出决定时，他们花的时间比他们应该花的时间长。)”以及“than”可知，划线单词的意思应该和“equal”相反，即参与者在价值大致相同的选项中花的时间，要比在价值差异很大的选项中花的时间更多。所以disparity为“区别”之意，与“difference”同义。可知选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“In the same way that we have difficulty distinguishing numbers that are nearly equal in value, we also have difficulty choosing between options that are roughly equally pleasant.(就像我们很难区分价值相近的数字一样，我们也很难在大致相同的选项中做出选择。)”可知，当面临两个很相似的选项的时候，人们反而会犹豫不决。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“When options are roughly equal, people tend to take a long time to decide. Does this suggest that if people take a long time to decide, then options are roughly equal Maybe in some instances, the longer we take to make a decision, the less it matters what we actually choose.(当选项大致相等时，人们往往会花很长时间来做决定。这是否意味着，如果人们花很长时间来做决定，那么选择就会大致相等？也许在某些情况下，我们做决定花的时间越长，我们实际选择什么就越不重要。)”及全文可知，文章主要介绍了一个新的研究发现，人们在价值大致相同的选项中所花的时间要比在价值差异很大的选项中花的时间更多。所以“The more time, the better decision (时间越多，决定越好 )”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A favorite musical tune can fuel positive memories, boost your mood, and create a relaxing setting. ____16____ Here are some ways to dig into the power of music。
Having trouble staying motivated during workout ____17____ Research in the November 2019 Psychology of Sport and Exercise found that upbeat music can make a workout seem less challenging and more enjoyable. In the study, people performed high-intensity interval training (HIIT). The exercisers in the music group reported enjoying their workout more than those in the slow or non-music groups.
____18____ But waking up to a pleasant tone instead of a sharp alarm can reduce morning sleepiness and improve efficiency, suggests a study published online Jan. 28, 2020, by PLoS One. Set your smart phone alarm to play soft, harmonic sounds or a relaxing tune. 2169 002050
Music helps to relieve stress in a medical procedure. An analysis of 72 trials involving almost 7,000 patients found that patients who listened to music before, during, and after surgery reported less pain. Earlier studies had found that listening to music during dental work lowered people's anxiety levels. Music produces a calming effect by stimulating the brain's pleasure region. The right choice of music also appears to be necessary. I ____19____ “Music that is predictable can promote feelings of control and calm,” she says.
Many studies have shown that students who listen to slow and peaceful sounds have less anxiety. According to Diaz - Falcon, these sounds provide a calming environment and block distractions in your thought process. She says, “Peaceful music is also believed to activate areas in your brain responsible for analytically thinking and creativity, as well as increasing the brain's ability to absorb and store information.” ____20____
A. Try some relaxing music.
B. Turn up some music with a fast beat.
C. Music has long served as a sleep aid.
D. Professor Diaz- Falcon says music can increase your energy.
E. Try listening to such sounds the next time you face a complex task.
F. People respond best to familiar music, according to Professor Diaz- Falcon.
G. Used in specific ways, music is also a valuable tool for supporting your health.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. C 19. F 20. E
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。喜欢的音乐曲调可以激发积极的记忆，提升你的情绪，并创造一个放松的环境。文章介绍了一些发掘音乐的力量的方式。
【16题详解】
前文“A favorite musical tune can fuel positive memories, boost your mood, and create a relaxing setting.( 一首最喜欢的音乐曲调可以激发积极的记忆，提升你的情绪，并创造一个放松的环境。)”说明音乐有很多好处，选项G中有个also，也是再说音乐的好处。且下文与选项的specific ways相照应。G项“以特定的方式使用，音乐也是一个支持你的健康的宝贵的工具”符合语境，故选G。
【17题详解】
设空处后文提到“Research in the November 2019 Psychology of Sport and Exercise found that upbeat music can make a workout seem less challenging and more enjoyable(2019年11月的运动和锻炼心理学研究发现，乐观的音乐可以让锻炼看起来不那么具有挑战性，而更令人愉快)”这里的“upbeat”与B项中的“fast beat”相对应。因此推断B项“打开一些快节奏的音乐”符合语境。故选B。
【18题详解】
设空处为段首。且设空后方有一个转折连词but，后文“But waking up to a pleasant tone instead of a sharp alarm can reduce morning sleepiness and improve efficiency”讲到要伴随愉快的音调的音乐起床，跟睡眠有关。C项中的“a sleep aid”一致，因此推断C项“音乐长期以来都作为一种音乐辅助”符合语境。故选C。
【19题详解】
设空处前面“The right choice of music also appears to be necessary.”提到正确的音乐选择是有必要的。所以设空与音乐的选择有关。F项“根据Professor Diaz- Falcon教授，人们对熟悉的音乐反应最好”与之相符。故选F。
【20题详解】
本段第一句“Many studies have shown that students who listen to slow and peaceful sounds have less anxiety.”提到很多研究表明，听慢而平和的音乐的学生表现的没有那么焦虑，下文对这种音乐的作用进行解释。E项中的“such sounds”指代的是这种声音。因此推断E项“下一次你面对一个复杂的任务时，尝试听听这样的音乐”符合语境。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，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，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was a rainy, damp December day. I was headed to the store to pick up another week’s worth of ____21____. I kept the CD player on while I drove to avoid the radio news. It only spoke of the world’s huge problems and how ____22____ we all still were in Covid-l9. And it usually just left me feeling ____23____.
Still, I gave my son a ____24____ to put in the charity kettle at the door to the store. We went in and soon filled our cart with food. I ____25____ using the self-checkout machines. I much preferred to chat with the friendly ____26____ , but the line at them was five deep and I just didn’t have the ____27____. Just then I heard the man at the machine next to mine ____28____. He only had a few items but every time he put his ____29____ twenty dollar bill into the machine it spit it back out. I quickly _____30_____ a newer twenty out of my wallet and gave it to him. He thanked me with a _____31_____ smile. I told him to keep his money but he _____32_____ that I take his old twenty.
After _____33_____ I remembered something, Mother Teresa had once said about how we all can _____34_____ the world. “Help one person at a time,” she said. “And always start with the person nearest you.” I smiled and went outside. Then I dropped that old twenty into the _____35_____ and walked to my car.
21. A. food B. presents C. medicine D. books
22. A. motivated B. convinced C. divided D. impressed
23. A. confident B. energetic C. hesitant D. helpless
24. A. CD B. toy C. dollar D. ticket
25. A. suggested B. hated C. admitted D. denied
26. A. customers B. waiters C. managers D. cashiers
27. A. time B. energy C. chance D. right
28. A. praying B. complaining C. bargaining D. screaming
29. A. frozen B. folded C. broken D. wrinkled
30. A. pressed B. rolled C. grabbed D. directed
31. A. weak B. warm C. bitter D. false
32. A. insisted B. ensured C. begged D. ordered
33. A. looking out B. pulling out C. breaking out D. checking out
34. A. control B. protect C. change D. shock
35. A. store B. kettle C. pocket D. machine
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者在一次去商店买东西的时候，帮助了一个在自助结账机结账时遇到问题的人的故事。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我正要去商店买一星期的食物。A. food食物；B. presents礼物；C. medicine药；D. books书。由第二段的“filled our cart with food”可知，作者是去商店买食物。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它只谈到了世界上的巨大问题，以及我们在Covid-l9中仍然有多么分歧。A. motivated有……动机的；B. convinced确信的；C. divided分裂的；D. impressed印象深刻的。由“in Covid-l9”可知，疫情下人和人之间比较疏远，因此空格处是“分裂的”。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这通常只会让我感到无助。A. confident自信的；B. energetic精力充沛的；C. hesitant犹豫的；D. helpless无助的。由上文的“how ____2____ we all still were in Covid-l9”可知，疫情下人和人之间比较疏远，所以让作者感到无助。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，我还是给了儿子一美元，让他把慈善水壶放在商店门口。A. CD光盘；B. toy玩具；C. dollar美元；D. ticket票。由后文的“put in the charity kettle”可知，是往慈善水壶里捐钱，空格处是“美元”。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我讨厌使用自助结账机。A. suggested建议；B. hated不喜欢；C. admitted承认；D. denied否认。由后文的“I much preferred to chat with the friendly ____6____”可知，作者不喜欢用自助结账机。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我更喜欢和友好的收银员聊天，但他们面前的队伍有五个人，我没有时间。A. customers顾客；B. waiters服务生；C. managers经理；D. cashiers收银员。由上文的“I ____5____ using the self-checkout machines”可知，作者不爱用自助结账机，那就是喜欢和结账处的收银员聊天。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我更喜欢和友好的收银员聊天，但他们面前的队伍有五个人，我没有时间。A. time时间；B. energy能量；C. chance机会；D. right权利。由上文的“the line at them was five deep”可知，前面还有五个人排队，作者没有时间等。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在这时，我听到旁边机器旁的人在抱怨。A. praying祈祷；B. complaining抱怨；C. bargaining讨价还价；D. screaming尖叫。由后文的“He only had a few items but every time he put his ____9____ twenty dollar bill into the machine it spit it back out”可知，那个人在抱怨自助结账机把他塞进去的钱退出来。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他只有几样东西，但每次他把那张皱巴巴的20美元钞票放进机器里，机器就把钞票吐出来。A. frozen结冰的；B. folded折叠的；C. broken破碎的；D. wrinkled有皱纹的。由第12空后的“his old twenty”和常识可知，塞进自助结账机的钱如果是皱的，它就会把钱吐出来。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我赶紧从钱包里掏出一张新的20美元给了他。A. pressed按压；B. rolled滚动；C. grabbed攫取；D. directed指导。由后文的“out of my wallet and gave it to him”可知，作者赶紧从钱包里掏出一张新的20美元给了他，空格处是“攫取”。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他以温暖微笑感谢我。A. weak虚弱的；B. warm温暖的；C. bitter苦的；D. false错误的。由上文的“He thanked me”可知，那个人是以温暖的微笑感谢作者，故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我告诉他把钱留着，但他坚持要我收下他那二十块钱。A. insisted坚决主张；B. ensured确保；C. begged乞讨；D. ordered命令。由后文的“that l take his old twenty”可知，那人坚持要作者收下他那二十块钱。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：结账离开之后，我想起了一件事，特蕾莎修女曾经说过，我们都可以改变世界。A. looking out小心；B. pulling out撤离；C. breaking out爆发；D. checking out结账离开。由后文的“Then I dropped that old twenty into the ____15____ and walked to my car”可知，作者是结完账离开的时候想起了特蕾莎修女的话。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：结账离开之后，我想起了一件事，特蕾莎修女曾经说过，我们能如何改变世界。A. control控制；B. protect保护；C. change改变；D. shock使震惊。由后文的“Help one person at a time”可知，特蕾莎修女说的是我们能如何改变世界。故选C。
35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后我把那张旧的20美元钞票扔进水壶，然后走向我的车。A. store商店；B. kettle水壶；C. pocket口袋；D. machine机器。由第4空后的“put in the charity kettle”可知，句子表示“作者把那张旧的20美元钞票扔进水壶”。故选B。
第四部分 语法填空
语法填空
The archaeological ruins of Liangzhu in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, which date back 5,300 years, _____36_____ (include) onto the UNESCO World Heritage list as a cultural site on July 9, 2019, bringing the total number of the Asian country’s sites on the list ___37___55.
The ruins, _____38_____core area covers 14.3 square kilometers in the northwest of Hangzhou, are considered as an important______39______ (represent) of early urban civilization, with rice-growing agriculture as the economic foundation.
The heritage site includes city ruins with palace _____40_____(remain), 11 early-stage dams, high-level cemetery sites. The site is also known for its abundance of ceremonial jade, which shows a complicated ritual system and indicates a kingdom with ___41___ combined authority of god and kingship.
For example, cong — the jade piece that forms a rectangle tube with a circular inner section-is typical of artifact (器物)____42____ (unearth) in Liangzhu. In 1986, the biggest known item of this kind, which weighs 6.5 kilograms and____43____(refer) to as the “King of Cong”, was discovered in Fanshan Cemetery in the city ruins.
Found in 2007, walls of the ruins and the _____44_____(surround) water conservation system combined to display a massive infrastructure base, the construction of which is estimated _______45_______ (take) 4,000 people a decade to accomplish.
【答案】36. were included
37. to 38. whose
39. representative
40. remains
41. a 42. unearthed
43. is referred
44. surrounding
45. to have taken
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了浙江省杭州市良渚考古遗址的情况，包括地理位置、历史以及发现意义。
【36题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：2019年7月9日，拥有5300年历史的浙江省杭州市良渚考古遗址被联合国教科文组织列入《世界遗产名录》，使亚洲国家列入《世界遗产名录》的遗址总数达到55处。主语与谓语构成被动关系，根据后文可知为一般过去时的被动语态，主语为The archaeological ruins of Liangzhu，谓语用复数。故填were included。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：2019年7月9日，拥有5300年历史的浙江省杭州市良渚考古遗址被联合国教科文组织列入《世界遗产名录》，使亚洲国家列入《世界遗产名录》的遗址总数达到55处。结合句意表示“使……达到”短语为bring sth. to…。故填to。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：该遗址位于杭州西北部，核心区面积14.3平方公里，被认为是早期城市文明的重要代表，以种植水稻的农业为经济基础。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词ruins，在从句中作定语，应用whose。故填whose。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：该遗址位于杭州西北部，核心区面积14.3平方公里，被认为是早期城市文明的重要代表，以种植水稻的农业为经济基础。作介词as的宾语，应用名词representative，不定冠词提示用单数。故填representative。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：遗址包括城市遗址和宫殿遗迹、11座早期水坝、高层墓地遗址。可数名词remain前没有冠词，表示数量大于一应用复数形式。故填remains。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：该遗址还以其丰富的礼仪玉石而闻名，这些玉石显示了一个复杂的仪式系统，表明了一个有神权和王权相结合的王国。authority此处为泛指，且combined是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，故填a。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，“琮”是良渚出土的典型文物，它是一种形成矩形管的玉器，内部是圆形的。分析句子结构可知unearth与逻辑主语artifact构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填unearthed。
【43题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：1986年，在古城遗址的樊山墓园发现了已知最大的一件重达6.5公斤，被称为“琮王”。表示“被称为……”短语为be referred to as，根据上文which weighs 6.5 kilograms可知为一般现在时，故填is referred。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意：2007年发现的遗址墙和周围的水利系统结合在一起，展示了一个庞大的基础设施基地，据估计，建设这个基础设施需要4000人10年的时间。修饰名词system应用形容词surrounding，作定语。故填surrounding。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：2007年发现的遗址墙和周围的水利系统结合在一起，展示了一个庞大的基础设施基地，据估计，建设这个基础设施需要4000人10年的时间。表示“据估计”短语为be estimated to，且此处表示动作先于谓语动词estimate，应用不定式的完成时to have done。故填to have taken。
第四部分 写作
第一节 应用文
46. 假定你是李华，你的外国笔友Tom打算暑假期间来中国旅游，发来邮件希望你能推荐一些旅游景点和美食，请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐内容；2. 你的祝愿
注意：1. 词数100-110；2. 尽量使用定语从句、被动语态、非谓语动词。
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【答案】Dear Tom,
I’m thrilled to receive your email asking for recommendations on summer tourist attractions and local food in China. Tom, you will undoubtedly have a wonderful time during your visit.
Firstly, I would recommend you visit the Great Wall, a symbol of China, to enjoy its magnificent view and feel the history of this country. Secondly, the Forbidden City, which is a large ancient wooden building complex in the center of Beijing, is also a must-visit place.
As for the local food, I suggest you try Beijing Duck, a famous dish in Beijing, and Chinese dumplings, a traditional Chinese snack.
I hope you have a great time during your visit to China. I’m sure you will be fascinated by the beauty of China and have a wonderful experience.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。外国笔友Tom打算暑假期间来中国旅游，要求考生给他回信，推荐一些旅游景点和美食。
【详解】1.词汇积累
激动的：thrilled → excited
建议：suggest → advise/propose
希望：hope → wish/expect
确信的：sure → certain/convinced
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Tom, you will undoubtedly have a wonderful time during your visit.
拓展句：Tom, I’m sure that you will undoubtedly have a wonderful time during your visit.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Secondly, the Forbidden City, which is a large ancient wooden building complex in the center of Beijing, is also a must-visit place. (运用了关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] I hope you have a great time during your visit to China. (运用了省略连词that的宾语从句)
第二节 读后续写
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I like staying overnight at my Gramma’s house — that is, until Gramma starts telling me how wonderful my cousin Maya is. Then it’s Maya this and Maya that until I don’t ever want to hear another word about her.
That’s why I wasn’t too excited when Gramma called me on the phone to “come on over and bring your pajamas.” When I got there, it was worse than I’d expected. There, in Grandpa’s big leather rocker, sat Maya, all dressed up and formal-looking and wearing fancy shoes as if she’d just been to a party.
“Surprise, Kristen!” Gramma said. “Your cousin Maya and her parents have traveled in from the East Coast on business. Maya gets to stay with us this afternoon.” Gramma chattered away about how excited she’d been for this surprise get-together, and how cousins ought to get to know each other better.
I hung my baseball cap in the closet and set my backpack by the stairway, all the time smiling and nodding as if I’d been waiting forever for this chance to spend an afternoon with Maya. Grandpa’s chair squawked (咯咯叫) as Maya rocked back and forth. It’s the chair I like best in the house, the one I usually sit in. I sat down on the sofa across from her.
Shortly, Gramma went off to the kitchen to “see about some lunch,” she’d said. That left me stuck in the living room with rocking Maya.
She was still small but taller than I’d remembered her from her last visit four years ago. She was good at small talk, though, and was chatting away about how nice it was to see me again. But I could tell that she didn’t really think so. The last time she was here, we’d had hours of fun together building caves out of Gramma’s sofa pillows.
After that, I’d heard about her only through Gramma’s tales. Maya taking piano lessons. Maya learning math. Maya, Maya, Maya. Now Maya was here, looking great with the latest haircut and a fancy dress.
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。
Glancing down at my jeans and my old sneakers, I wished I hadn’t come.
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“How do you know all these things about me ” I asked.
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【答案】One possible version:
Glancing down at my jeans and my old sneakers, I wished I hadn’t come. A rush of shame flooded over me as I compared myself to Maya-Gramma’s favorite. She was smarter, prettier, and more talented than I could ever hope to be. The thought of being loved less by Gramma because of Maya was unbearable. “I hear you like to skate,” Maya’s words crashed through my thoughts. What she announced was totally beyond my expectation. Astonished and speechless, I wondered how she knew about my skating. “I hear you are the captain of your basketball team. Even better, you are always competitive and aggressive in any sports activities,” she exclaimed, her eyes full of envy and admiration.
“How do you know all these things about me ” I asked Shrugging and looking down, Maya told me that my Gramma wrote about me in her letters and that I was her favorite person to write about. Numb with shock, I stared at Maya’s face, and the only thing that came to my mind was, “You won the first prize in the math competition, didn’t you ” Maya looked up, confused. I explained that my Gramma talked about her all the time. We laughed, chatted about everything, and had fun building caves out of Gramma’s sofa pillows. Time flew by, and as Maya and her parents drove off, Gramma and I waved goodbye until they were out of sight. “Isn’t Maya a lovely child!” Gramma grinned. “She’s really nice,” I agreed, now understanding that Gramma had two favorites.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了作者喜欢奶奶家过夜，但奶奶老是谈论表妹玛雅，这让作者感到不高兴。一天，玛雅和她的父母到访，她一直玩作者最喜欢的爷爷的椅子，她还剪了最新的发型，穿了一件漂亮的衣服。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我低头看了看自己的牛仔裤和旧运动鞋，真希望自己没来。”可知，第一段可描写作者看到自己与玛雅的差距，想到奶奶对玛雅的爱，心理不是滋味。但玛雅的话让作者大吃一惊。
②由第二段首句内容“‘你是怎么知道我的这些事的 ’我问。”可知，第二段可描写作者从玛雅口中得知，奶奶也一直在夸奖自己，最终明白了自己也奶奶的最爱。
2.续写线索：发现差距感到羞耻——玛雅的话让人吃惊——得知奶奶夸奖自己的真相——理解奶奶的爱
3.词汇激活
行为类
①希望：wish/hope
②预期：expectation/anticipation
③大声说：exclaim/speak out
情绪类
①非常惊讶的：astonished/surprised
②困惑的：confused/puzzled
【点睛】[高分句型1] A rush of shame flooded over me as I compared myself to Maya-Gramma’s favorite.(运用了从属连词as引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2]What she announced was totally beyond my expectation.(运用了连词what引导主语从句)
[高分句型3] I explained that my Gramma talked about her all the time.(运用了连词that引导宾语从句)
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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 books has Fiona received
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
2. What are the speakers doing
A. Climbing up a hill. B. Having a rest. C. Waiting for someone.
3. Why was Carl at the hospital
A. He was meeting a doctor.
B. He was looking after his wife.
C. He was visiting his daughter.
4. What is the problem with the man
A. He can't see the sign clearly.
B. He has parked in a wrong place.
C. He has no ticket for the movie.
5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about
A. The weather of Paris. B. A terrible accident. C. A piece of news.
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.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Schoolmates.
7. What does the woman say about Ms. Patty
A. She is humorous. B. She is strict. C. She is responsible.
听第 7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Which family holiday programme does the man recommend
A. The one on the 18th. B. The one on the 19th. C. The one on the 20th.
9. Where will the woman probably go
A. France. B. Spain. C. Greece.
听第8段材料，回答第10 至 12题。
10 What did Susan do right before the conversation
A. She visited her brother. B. She called John Reeves. C. She toured the company.
11. What does Susan think of the company
A. It's crowded. B. It's famous. C. It's big.
12. Who is Michael
A. Susan's brother. B. Tara's husband. C. John's boss.
听第 9段材料,回答第 13 至 16题。
13. What did the man lose
A. His phone. B. His credit card. C. His driving license.
14 Why does the woman agree to the man's request
A He reserves the hotel in cash.
B. He shows the woman his ID card.
C. He provides two forms of identification.
15. What will the man probably do next
A. Look for his passport.
B. Put away his credit card.
C. Report the situation to the bank.
16. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bank. B. In a hotel. C. At a police station.
听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。
17. When will the event be held
A. From January 10th to February 12th.
B. From January 12th to February 10th.
C. From January 12th to February 12th.
18. How much should a couple with a child of 8 pay for their entrance
A. $10. B. $20. C. $30.
19. Which event is new this year
A. An ice sculpture exhibition.
B. A fancy dress exhibition.
C. A flower show.
20. Where will the food shops be
A. Beside the amusement rides.
B. In the center of the site.
C. Next to the entrance.
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）
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项 A、B、C、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。
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Painting and Decorating Course
Duration: 70 hours
Qualification: Painting and Decorating Certification
Exams Included: Yes
Delivery Method: Online download or post
What You Will Learn
The Painting and Decorating Course has been designed to give students a full overview of the industry and will put you on the fast track to success. The course is designed for individuals who would like to work in the decorating industry. It’s filled with information that will put you on the right path to starting a career in this field. Painting and decorating provides students with a wide range of possible skills to learn. You will gain a full overview of the skills you will need to learn to work in the painting and decorating business, and how you can start your own business.
Introduction to the Course
This is an online course, which provides students with the unique ability to study the curriculum in their own time and at their own pace. Most students can continue working full time and finish the course in a reasonable amount of time. Furthermore, you will find the course to be incredibly easy to go through thanks to the flexible modules.
Upon course completion, you will be required to complete and pass a multiple-choice exam and then you will be awarded your certificate.
Contact
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1. Who will choose the training course
A. People working in the decorating industry. B. People wanting to start their own business.
C. People wanting to get many kinds of skills. D. People wanting to start a career in decoration.
2. Which of the following best describes the course
A. Flexible in learning time. B. Costly but worthwhile.
C. Abstract and interesting. D. Complicated but practical.
3. What is the purpose of filling out the form
A. To receive information about discounted course fees.
B. To find out more about the training courses.
C. To schedule a meeting with the advisor.
D. To inquire about staff training options.
B
When I was a child, I was terrified of storms, especially those violent ones that occurred in summer. Once, I was out shopping with my parents, when suddenly there was a loud noise coming from the direction of the Apennine Mountains.
As the storm got closer, lightning fell a few hundred meters from us, and hail (冰雹) whitened the streets in minutes. This was a totally new experience for me, and I ran into my father’s arms in terror. I was afraid. But I was also in awe. Like the pull of a horror movie, my fear developed into fascination as I grew older. When a thunder storm broke out at night, I would rush to my window to witness a brilliant show in the night sky. I would wait in eager anticipation, equipped with my parents’ camera, ready to try and capture a flashing moment.
An interest in storm photography arose from these youthful attempts. What once frightened me now gave me a strong rush, especially the first time lightning struck just a few meters away from me, an experience which resulted in me capturing a splendid photo of the moment. From that moment on, I realized that I absolutely had to chase storms throughout southern Italy.
The truth is that storm chasing is quite dangerous, especially to those who set out to chase storms without acknowledging the risks involved or respecting nature. Most accidents caused by lightning occur outdoors. You are most at risk in the mountains, but all large and exposed places such as a lawn (草坪) or a soccer field can also be a dangerous place during a storm, especially anywhere in the presence of water, such as the sea, beaches or outdoor pools.
One day soon I will set off to expand my storm chasing journey beyond Italy’s horizons. I would love to go to Venezuela where electrical storms are guaranteed almost all year round on the Catatumbo River and Lake Maracaibo. Maybe that will be the day that my parents finally accept the choice of my career.
4. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The author’s reaction during a storm.
B. The author’ s most impressive memory.
C. How the author got over his fear of storms.
D. How the author developed interest in chasing storm.
5. Which of the following places is the safest in a storm in the author’s opinion
A. A room in a shopping center. B. The beach near the sea.
C. The lawn with open water. D. A path in the mountains.
6. Why will the author go to Venezuela in the future
A. To enjoy the splendid scenery.
B. To seek a working opportunity.
C. To join a team that chases storms.
D. To capture the frequent electrical storms.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. My Fear of Storms B. My Dream to Chase Storms
C. An Opportunity to Respect Nature D. A Destination of My Life
C
China has built in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, the Germplasm (种质) Bank of Wild Species, a comprehensive national database for the collection and preservation of wildlife germplasm resources. As of the end of 2020, the bank preserved 85,046 copies of 10,601 wild plant seeds for protecting wildlife germplasm resources. Preserving dried and frozen seeds, the bank provides technological support for the protection and research, makes use of China’s wildlife germplasm resources, and plays a major part in international biodiversity conservation.
The importance of science and technology for biodiversity conservation is increasingly obvious. When remote sensor monitoring was not available, agricultural technicians had no choice but to go for field studies, which could barely meet the need for large-scale, fast and nondestructive (非破坏性的) monitoring of crop conditions and timely prevention and control of diseases and pests. Nowadays, remote sensor monitoring has been applied in agricultural production in China, allowing agricultural technicians to analyze the movements of insect pests and evaluate plant diseases and insect pests by monitoring remotely the vegetation growth, coverage, surface temperature, humidity and other indicators.
In the Internet era, information technology has made the processing of massive data possible and created wider and more convenient platforms for biodiversity conservation in China, including Chinese Virtual Herbarium, Plant Photo Bank of China, and National Animal Collection Resource Center. The emergence of databases and digital programs in recent years is driving China to turn around its seriously threatened biodiversity.
From the collection and storage of information to the management and analysis of resources, the constantly improving biodiversity information network has realized the exploration and use of massive biodiversity data, providing a solid foundation for China’s biodiversity conservation and research. Biodiversity conservation and science and technology are inextricable. Only by making science and technology a strong support for biodiversity conservation can humankind guard the Earth and build a beautiful world of harmony among all beings on the planet.
8. What can we learn about the bank from paragraph 1
A. Its crisis. B. Its administration. C. Its role. D. Its staff.
9. What do researchers hardly need to do with the help of remote sensor monitoring
A. Evaluate plant diseases and insect pests.
B. Go to fields to control the plant diseases.
C. Analyze the tracks of the pests of plants.
D. Satisfy the need to monitor crop conditions.
10. What does the underlined word “inextricable” in the last paragraph probably mean
A Linked. B. Competitive. C. Inadequate. D. Inessential.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species Develops Fast
B. Technologies Promote Chinese Biodiversity Protection
C. China Has Made Great Efforts to Process Massive Data
D. Information Technology Contributes Much to Many Fields
D
If you face two similar valued options for where to attend college, you have weighed the pros and cons, but you still have difficulty deciding. You decide to give it more time, and think about it a bit more.
The findings of a fascinating paper titled Irrational Time Allocation in Decision-Making suggests you might be making a mistake. Participants in the research viewed images that contained pairs of different foods and they had to choose which item they preferred to eat.
The researchers found that participants spent more time choosing between options that were roughly equal in value than between options in which there was a large value disparity. In other words, people took longer than they should have when deciding between two equally appealing choices. When shown an unpleasant food alongside a favored food, participants chose quickly. When shown a favored food alongside another favored food, people took a while.
Relatedly, there is research suggesting that people take longer to distinguish between two numbers when there is a small difference than when there is a large one. For example, people take longer to determine which number is larger between 47 vs 49 than for 12 vs 35. Perhaps this tendency explains why people take so long to choose between two options with roughly equal payoffs. In the same way that we have difficulty distinguishing numbers that are nearly equal in value, we also have difficulty choosing between options that are roughly equally pleasant.
However, there are doubts among people. Some think this seems not reasonable. If two choices are equally appealing, then the decision shouldn’t take so long. Some wonder whether this works in the opposite direction—whether duration of decision-making implies that options are equal. When options are roughly equal, people tend to take a long time to decide. Does this suggest that if people take a long time to decide, then options are roughly equal Maybe in some instances, the longer we take to make a decision, the less it matters what we actually choose.
12. What’s people’s common practice in decision making
A. They often rush a decision without much thinking.
B. They seldom balance advantages and disadvantages.
C They only concentrate on their personal preferences.
D. They tend to spend too much time on their options.
13. What does the underlined word “disparity” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Difference. B. Preference. C. Growth. D. Potential.
14. What does the research convey in paragraph 4
A. It is difficult for people to value their options.
B. The value of numbers is difficult to distinguish.
C. People hesitate when facing two similar choices.
D. People prefer to take those high-valued options.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Never too late to make a decision B. Be patient with appealing choices
C. How to handle various choices D. The more time, the better decision
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A favorite musical tune can fuel positive memories, boost your mood, and create a relaxing setting. ____16____ Here are some ways to dig into the power of music。
Having trouble staying motivated during workout ____17____ Research in the November 2019 Psychology of Sport and Exercise found that upbeat music can make a workout seem less challenging and more enjoyable. In the study, people performed high-intensity interval training (HIIT). The exercisers in the music group reported enjoying their workout more than those in the slow or non-music groups.
____18____ But waking up to a pleasant tone instead of a sharp alarm can reduce morning sleepiness and improve efficiency, suggests a study published online Jan. 28, 2020, by PLoS One. Set your smart phone alarm to play soft, harmonic sounds or a relaxing tune. 2169 002050
Music helps to relieve stress in a medical procedure. An analysis of 72 trials involving almost 7,000 patients found that patients who listened to music before, during, and after surgery reported less pain. Earlier studies had found that listening to music during dental work lowered people's anxiety levels. Music produces a calming effect by stimulating the brain's pleasure region. The right choice of music also appears to be necessary. I ____19____ “Music that is predictable can promote feelings of control and calm,” she says.
Many studies have shown that students who listen to slow and peaceful sounds have less anxiety. According to Diaz - Falcon, these sounds provide a calming environment and block distractions in your thought process. She says, “Peaceful music is also believed to activate areas in your brain responsible for analytically thinking and creativity, as well as increasing the brain's ability to absorb and store information.” ____20____
A. Try some relaxing music.
B. Turn up some music with a fast beat.
C. Music has long served as a sleep aid.
D. Professor Diaz- Falcon says music can increase your energy.
E. Try listening to such sounds the next time you face a complex task.
F. People respond best to familiar music, according to Professor Diaz- Falcon.
G. Used in specific ways, music is also a valuable tool for supporting your health.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，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，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was a rainy, damp December day. I was headed to the store to pick up another week’s worth of ____21____. I kept the CD player on while I drove to avoid the radio news. It only spoke of the world’s huge problems and how ____22____ we all still were in Covid-l9. And it usually just left me feeling ____23____.
Still, I gave my son a ____24____ to put in the charity kettle at the door to the store. We went in and soon filled our cart with food. I ____25____ using the self-checkout machines. I much preferred to chat with the friendly ____26____ , but the line at them was five deep and I just didn’t have the ____27____. Just then I heard the man at the machine next to mine ____28____. He only had a few items but every time he put his ____29____ twenty dollar bill into the machine it spit it back out. I quickly _____30_____ a newer twenty out of my wallet and gave it to him. He thanked me with a _____31_____ smile. I told him to keep his money but he _____32_____ that I take his old twenty.
After _____33_____ I remembered something, Mother Teresa had once said about how we all can _____34_____ the world. “Help one person at a time,” she said. “And always start with the person nearest you.” I smiled and went outside. Then I dropped that old twenty into the _____35_____ and walked to my car.
21. A. food B. presents C. medicine D. books
22. A. motivated B. convinced C. divided D. impressed
23. A. confident B. energetic C. hesitant D. helpless
24. A. CD B. toy C. dollar D. ticket
25. A. suggested B. hated C. admitted D. denied
26. A. customers B. waiters C. managers D. cashiers
27. A. time B. energy C. chance D. right
28. A. praying B. complaining C. bargaining D. screaming
29. A. frozen B. folded C. broken D. wrinkled
30. A. pressed B. rolled C. grabbed D. directed
31. A. weak B. warm C. bitter D. false
32. A. insisted B. ensured C. begged D. ordered
33. A. looking out B. pulling out C. breaking out D. checking out
34. A. control B. protect C. change D. shock
35. A. store B. kettle C. pocket D. machine
第四部分 语法填空
语法填空
The archaeological ruins of Liangzhu in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, which date back 5,300 years, _____36_____ (include) onto the UNESCO World Heritage list as a cultural site on July 9, 2019, bringing the total number of the Asian country’s sites on the list ___37___55.
The ruins, _____38_____core area covers 14.3 square kilometers in the northwest of Hangzhou, are considered as an important______39______ (represent) of early urban civilization, with rice-growing agriculture as the economic foundation.
The heritage site includes city ruins with palace _____40_____(remain), 11 early-stage dams, high-level cemetery sites. The site is also known for its abundance of ceremonial jade, which shows a complicated ritual system and indicates a kingdom with ___41___ combined authority of god and kingship.
For example, cong — the jade piece that forms a rectangle tube with a circular inner section-is typical of artifact (器物)____42____ (unearth) in Liangzhu. In 1986, the biggest known item of this kind, which weighs 6.5 kilograms and____43____(refer) to as the “King of Cong”, was discovered in Fanshan Cemetery in the city ruins.
Found in 2007, walls of the ruins and the _____44_____(surround) water conservation system combined to display a massive infrastructure base, the construction of which is estimated _______45_______ (take) 4,000 people a decade to accomplish.
第四部分 写作
第一节 应用文
46. 假定你是李华，你的外国笔友Tom打算暑假期间来中国旅游，发来邮件希望你能推荐一些旅游景点和美食，请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐内容；2. 你的祝愿
注意：1. 词数100-110；2. 尽量使用定语从句、被动语态、非谓语动词。
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第二节 读后续写
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I like staying overnight at my Gramma’s house — that is, until Gramma starts telling me how wonderful my cousin Maya is. Then it’s Maya this and Maya that until I don’t ever want to hear another word about her.
That’s why I wasn’t too excited when Gramma called me on the phone to “come on over and bring your pajamas.” When I got there, it was worse than I’d expected. There, in Grandpa’s big leather rocker, sat Maya, all dressed up and formal-looking and wearing fancy shoes as if she’d just been to a party.
“Surprise, Kristen!” Gramma said. “Your cousin Maya and her parents have traveled in from the East Coast on business. Maya gets to stay with us this afternoon.” Gramma chattered away about how excited she’d been for this surprise get-together, and how cousins ought to get to know each other better.
I hung my baseball cap in the closet and set my backpack by the stairway, all the time smiling and nodding as if I’d been waiting forever for this chance to spend an afternoon with Maya. Grandpa’s chair squawked (咯咯叫) as Maya rocked back and forth. It’s the chair I like best in the house, the one I usually sit in. I sat down on the sofa across from her.
Shortly, Gramma went off to the kitchen to “see about some lunch,” she’d said. That left me stuck in the living room with rocking Maya.
She was still small but taller than I’d remembered her from her last visit four years ago. She was good at small talk, though, and was chatting away about how nice it was to see me again. But I could tell that she didn’t really think so. The last time she was here, we’d had hours of fun together building caves out of Gramma’s sofa pillows.
After that, I’d heard about her only through Gramma’s tales. Maya taking piano lessons. Maya learning math. Maya, Maya, Maya. Now Maya was here, looking great with the latest haircut and a fancy dress.
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。
Glancing down at my jeans and my old sneakers, I wished I hadn’t come.
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“How do you know all these things about me ” I asked.
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