吉林省Best友好联合体2023-2024学年高三上学期8月教学质量检测英语试题
一、第一部分，听力，第一节，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。（共5小题；每小题题1.5分，满分37.5分）
1．What is Jane doing
A．Calling her father B．Asking for leave C．Planning a tour
【答案】B
2．What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Boss and secretary
B．Manager and applicant
C．Professor and student
【答案】A
3．What is the weather like in the man's hometown
A．Warm B．Wet C．Comfortable
【答案】C
4．What does the woman want to learn next year
A．Law B．Science C．Math
【答案】C
5．What does the man probably want to do
A．Have a meal
B．Book a room
C．Make a phone call
【答案】A
二、第一部分，听力，第二节，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。（共15小题；每小题题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听材料，回答问题。
6．What is the main focus of the art exhibition
A．exploring traditional art techniques
B．showcasing famous artists' works
C．challenging the notion of personal identity
7．What is the purpose of the exhibition according to the conversation
A．to celebrate the history of art
B．to highlight emerging artistic talents
C．to promote global cultural exchange
【答案】6．C
7．B
听材料，回答问题。
8．What is the man's favorite country to study in
A．United States and Canada
B．United Kingdom and Australia
C．Germany and France
9．Why is the man interested in studying in the UK
A．To experience a diverse and multicultural environment
B．To attend prestigious universities with a rich cultural heritage
C．To take advantage of excellent scholarship opportunities
【答案】8．B
9．B
听材料，回答问题。
10．That is the main achievement mentioned in the conversation
A．Scientists have created self-replicating synthetic DNA
B．Scientists have cloned dinosaurs successfully
C．Scientists have discovered a new genetic disorder
11．What are the potential applications of the synthetic DNA technology
A．Creating artificial intelligence systems
B．Developing customized organisms for various purposes
C．Curing genetic diseases in humans
12．What are the main concerns surrounding synthetic DNA technology
A．The possibility of creating superhumans
B．The potential misuse of the technology
C．The lack of potential applications for the technology
【答案】10．A
11．B
12．B
听材料，回答问题。
13．Where does the woman come from
A．America B．Canada C．Australia
14．Which place does the woman suggest the man visit
A．Bondi Beach
B．The Sydney Opera House
C．The Blue Mountains
15．What do we know about the small hotels in Sydney
A．They are well-equipped
B．Some of them can be found online
C．All travelers like to stay in them
16．What is the best way to travel around according to the woman
A．The train B．The Car C．The plane
【答案】13．A
14．C
15．B
16．A
听材料，回答问题。
17．How did the unpredictable weather affect the trek in the Himalayas
A．It presented additional challenges and discomfort
B．It made the hiking paths wider and safer
C．It provided ideal conditions for hiking
18．What is the main theme of the speaker's experience in the Himalayas
A．The dangers of hiking at high altitudes
B．The significance of solo hiking in remote areas
C．The importance of embracing challenges and pushing boundaries
19．What was the effect of the camaraderie among the hiking group
A．It made the trek easier and less demanding
B．It provided emotional support and motivation
C．It caused conflicts and disagreements
20．What feeling did the speaker have upon reaching the Annapurna Base Camp
A．Relief and satisfaction.
B．Fear and trepidation.
C．Awe and a sense of accomplishment.
【答案】17．A
18．C
19．B
20．C
三、第二部分，阅读，第一节，阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。（共15小题；每题2.5分，满分7.5分）
阅读理解
What to Watch
My Brilliant Friend:Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
The series, taken from the brilliant fiction of Elena Ferrante,is mainly about two women. It's in the 1970s, and Elena has married a professor,and published a famous novel. Her close friend Lila, smarter but forced to skip college and marry a local man, becomes a single mom working in a terrible factory. Are they getting along well as before It's complicated.
Watch it; on HBO and HBO Max,$14. 99 a month
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4
The series is about how a rich housewife becomes a Greenwich Village stand-up comic. Midge(Rachel Brosnahan) is divorced and trying to find herself in 1960, and her dad(Tony Shalhoub)has become a Village Voice drama critic. We also can't wait for the upcoming guest stars: Jason Alexander, Kelly Bishop, John Waters,Milo Ventimiglia and Luke Kirby.
Watch it: on Amazon Prime,$12. 99a month
The Beatles: Get Back
There's never been a better time to be a Fab Four fan. Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson turns 150 hours of 50-year-old footage of the Beatles in the studio creating 14 songs and doing their last public performance into a spanking new docuseries with scenes you've never seen before Watch it:on Disney +,$6. 99 a month
Ted Lasso, Season 2
If you watch only one show this summer make it this one, a heartwarming hit comedy. Jason Sudeikis plays a positive American football coach who knows little about soccer but gets hired to coach a soccer team in England. Apple TV + has a first-week-free offer, and if you bought a new iPhone lately,you probably have a year's free subscription on it.
Watch it: on Apple TV+,$4. 99 a month
21．What is the first series mainly about
A．Married life B．Female friendship.
C．How to write a novel. D．Single moms' suffering
22．What can we know about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,Season 4
A．It is taken from a novel.
B．It is directed by an actress
C．It is an inspirational story
D．It is a fantastic musical play
23．Which of the following would you choose if you love music
A．My Brilliant Friend: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
B．The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4
C．The Beatles: Get Back
D．Ted Lasso, Season 2
【答案】21．
22．
23．
阅读理解
In English, my name means hope. In Spanish, it means too many letters. It means sadness, it means waiting. It is like the number nine. A muddy color. It is the Mexican record my father plays on Sunday mornings when he is shaving, songs like sobbing.
It was my great-grandmother's name and now it is mine. She was a horse woman too, born like me in the Chinese year of the horse—which is supposed to be bad luck if you're born female—but I think this is a Chinese lie because the Chinese, like the Mexicans, don't like their women strong.
My great-grandmother. I would've liked to have known her, a wild horse of a woman, so wild she wouldn't marry. Until my great-grandfather threw a sack over her head and carried her off. Just like that, as if she were a fancy chandelier. That's the way he did it.
And the story goes, she never forgave him. She looked out the window her whole life, the way so many women sit their sadness on an elbow. I wonder if she made the best of what she got or was she sorry because she couldn't be all the things she wanted to be. Esperanza. I have inherited her name, but I don't want to inherit her place by the window.
At school they say my name funny as if the syllables were made out of tin and hurt the roof of your mouth. But in Spanish, my name is made out of a softer something, like silver, not quite as thick as my sister name—Magdalena—which is uglier than mine. Magdalena who at least can come home and become Nenny. But I am always Esperanza.
I would like to baptize myself under a new name, a name more like the real me, the one nobody sees. Esperanza as Lisandra or Maritza or Zeze the X. Yes. Something like Zeze the X will do.
24．In Spanish, Esperanza means____
A．Sadness B．Number nine
C．A muddy color D．Mexican song
25．Which of the following statements about the great-grandmother is WRONG
A．Her name was inherited by the author.
B．She was born in the year of bad luck.
C．She wasn't married yet.
D．She's a strong and wild woman.
26．What's the author's attitude towards her great-grandmother's life
A．Neutral B．Sympathetic C．Rejected D．Acceptable
27．What is the best title of the passage
A．My Family B．My School Life
C．My Name D．My Struggle
【答案】24．
25．
26．
27．
阅读理解
Over 1 in 10 young adults in the United States regularly use e-cigarettes, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study, conducted by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, provides a snapshot(大致印象) of e-cigarette use in 2021. Based on data from the National Health Interview Survey, the report identified that e-cigarette use generally declined as family income increased. Adults under 44 were more likely to be dual users of both cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
Previous findings from the National Health Interview Survey have shown that cigarette use has fallen to record lows. E-cigarettes, however, have flared in popularity.
From 2020 to 2022, e-cigarette sales jumped in the United States, to 22. 7 million products sold each month, according to previous CDC research. More brands – particularly of disposable e-cigarette products – entered the market, while fruit and candy flavors that appeal to younger audiences surged in popularity.
The new data indicates that a little under 1 in 20 adults reported in 2021 that they were current e-cigarette users, with slightly higher rates among men than women. Young adults, between the ages of 18 and 24, used e-cigarettes the most, with 11% indicating that they actively consumed the products.
As people got older, the study found, rates of e-cigarette use dropped – but traditional cigarette use steadily climbed. About 11. 4% of survey respondents over 45 said they currently smoked cigarettes.
For Dr. Joanna Cohen, director of the Institute for Global Tobacco Control at Johns Hopkins University, the young demographic(人群) of e-cigarette users is worrying. Young people who have never smoked cigarettes – rather than older cigarette users trying to break the habit – make up the bulk of e-cigarette consumers.
"If e-cigarettes were being used as we would hope, the only people who should use them are those who are using them to quit smoking," said Cohen, who was not involved with the new research. "You will see very different patterns. "
28．The study conducted by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics shows that____.
A．Most of the young adults in the US often use e-cigarettes.
B．High-income are families inclined to use e-cigarettes.
C．Both e-cigarettes and cigarettes are used by adults over 44.
D．Cigarettes have failed in popularity.
29．According to new data, what do we know about e-cigarettes
A．E-cigarette sales slightly increased from 2020 to 2022.
B．More choices of e-cigarettes for young adults appeared in the market.
C．Previous male e-cigarettes users outnumbered the female ones.
D．The majority of the aged 18 to 24 indicates that they were active e-cigarettes consumers.
30．What can be learned from Dr. Joanna Cohen's statement
A．Young e-cigarettes users worry about the development of cigarettes.
B．Older cigarette users often use e-cigarettes to quit smoking.
C．E-cigarettes can be used to quit smoking.
D．E-cigarettes are being used as Cohen hoped.
31．What will the author discuss in the following paragraph
A．The proper use of e-cigarettes.
B．Different patterns of e-cigarettes.
C．Tips on how to quit smoking.
D．Further criticism towards e-cigarettes.
【答案】28．
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30．
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阅读理解
When temperatures rise, humans sweat, dogs pant, and cats . . . don't move enough to overheat Well, partially. Cats, who need to maintain an internal body temperature of 101°F to 102°F, have several methods for keeping cool in sweltering (酷热难耐的)weather.
It's a misconception that cats sweat through their paws to cool themselves off. As summer wears on, you might see moist paw prints, but as veterinarian（兽医） Kimberly May told The Washington Post, "any secretions there or from their nose, mouth, or tongue are not for sweating; they're for protection and moisture and are insufficient to cool the blood. "
Instead, cats recreate the sweating process—which works to cool humans via evaporation（蒸发）—by grooming themselves regularly. The saliva from their tongues acts like sweat that cools their body when it evaporates—which is why you can also help cool your cat down by using a damp washcloth to lightly wet their fur. In extreme weather, cats will also pant, but unlike dogs who pant regularly to keep themselves cool, a panting cat is a sign of more dangerous over-heating or other serious diseases.
And if you're tempted to shave your feline（猫科的）friend to help keep him cool—don't!
"Fur acts as a thermal regulator to slow down the process of heat absorption," James H. Jones, an expert in comparative animal exercise physiology and thermoregulation（体温调节）at the University of California at Davis, told The Washington Post.
Fur coats are highly evolved—in the winter they keep animals warm, but in the summer, they work both to protect delicate skin from the sun and slow dehydration (Jones notes that, according to research, shaved camels fared worse in the deserts than those with their fur intact).
But even with these methods for keeping cool, cats also rely on the perks of domesticity to stay comfortable. So even though they evolved from wild ancestors and are able to tough it out, leave the A/C (or a fan) on for your cats when you go out, and make sure to leave them plenty of water.
32．What can we learn from paragraph 1
A．Temperature affects humans and dogs more than cats.
B．Cats need to keep cool while the temperature is high.
C．Cats have more methods for keeping cool than humans and dogs.
D．Cats need to keep an internal temperature so they don't have to keep cool.
33．Cats cool themselves down by____.
A．Grooming themselves. B．Sweating like humans.
C．Panting like dogs. D．Sweating through paws.
34．We couldn't shave the cats to keep them cool because____.
A．Fur can speed up the process of cooling down.
B．Cats with fur can be sold at a better price.
C．Fur can protect the cats both in heat and cold weather.
D．Cats with fur can survive in the deserts.
35．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Why cats need to keep cool.
B．The importance for cats to keep cool.
C．How fur works in the process of cooling down.
D．How cats keep cool in hot weather.
【答案】32．
33．
34．
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四、第二部分，阅读。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。
My husband and I just spent a week in Paris. 　36． 　We were determined to experience the city like locals and immerse ourselves in the culture. So, we decided to attend a traditional French cooking class. Not only did we learn how to prepare classic dishes, but we also got a glimpse into the passion and artistry that goes into French cuisine.
The chef guided us through the process of making coq au vin, a famous French dish. We chopped vegetables, marinated the chicken in red wine, and patiently simmered the ingredients to perfection. 　37． 　The aromas filled the kitchen, transporting us to a rustic farmhouse in the French countryside.
After hours of cooking, we finally sat down to enjoy our creation. The flavors were exquisite, the chicken tender, and the sauce rich and flavorful. 　38． 　The chef even gave us some tips and tricks to replicate the dish at home.
The experience left us with a deep appreciation for French cuisine and the dedication it takes to master it. 　39． 　We vowed to experiment with more French recipes and continue to explore the world of culinary arts.
Overall, our cooking class was a highlight of our trip and allowed us to connect with the essence of French culture through its food. 　40． 　It was a truly unforgettable experience, and we look forward to sharing our newfound culinary skills with family and friends.
A. It was a feast for the senses.
B. The class was filled with laughter and camaraderie.
C. The class ignited our passion for cooking.
D. We savored each bite and relished the experience.
E. The class gave us a deeper understanding of French culture and traditions.
F. The class catered to both beginners and experienced cooks.
G. Cooking, for the French, is a way of life.
【答案】36．E；37．A；38．D；39．C；40．G
五、第三部分，语言运用，第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
There was once a modest village nestled in the heart of the mountains. The villagers lived a simple life, relying on the land for their 41． and being close-knit with one another. However, their peaceful existence was soon 42． when a terrible drought struck the region.
With each passing day, the villagers grew more 43． . The once verdant fields transformed into desolate lands, and the formerly sparkling river rushed 44． in the absence of rain,it no longer has the crisp, clattering sound of the past. The village elder called for a meeting to discuss 45． they should do. After great deliberation, they came up with a plan.
They made the decision to 46． each and every able-bodied villager to undertake a journey in search of a mythical treasure that is concealed deep within the mountains. Legends say that this treasure possessed the power to 47． rain and break the drought. And this treasure has never been found. With hopeful hearts, the villagers set off into the unknown.
The journey was 48． , with treacherous paths and dangerous obstacles. Along the way, they encountered fierce storms and soaring temperatures that tested their resolve. Yet, they remained 49． and persevered through the hardships.
After days of tireless searching, they finally 50． the hidden treasure in a hidden cave. As they cautiously approached, they realized that their discovery held no material wealth but instead presented a daunting enigma—an intricate and 51． inscription etched into the wall. Its mysterious symbols seemed to taunt them, beckoning them to uncover the secrets they fiercely guarded. It read, "The real treasure lies in the unity and resilience of everyone. "
The villagers were 52． . They realized that the journey itself was the treasure they sought. Through their unity and determination, they had 53． courage and hope in the face of adversity. Encouraged by this newfound 54． , they returned to the village and worked together to overcome the drought, relying on their collective strength.
From that day forward, the villagers cherished their unity and 55． their bond, never forgetting the true treasure they had discovered.
41．A． entertainment B． survival
C． education D． advancement
42．A． embraced B． enriched C． maintained D． disturbed
43．A． excited B． fearful C． frustrated D． satisfied
44．A． silently B． relentlessly C． turbulently D． effortlessly
45．A． when B． why C． what D． where
46．A． encourage B． force C． convince D． allow
47．A． summon B． forecast C． attract D． gather
48．A． pleasant B． perilous C． simple D． predictable
49．A． focused B． puzzled C． discouraged D． determined
50．A． uncovered B． lost C． pursued D． discovered
51．A． cryptic B． vibrant C． significant D． lucrative
52．A． bewildered B． terrified C． overjoyed D． indifferent
53．A． abandoned B． doubted C． gained D． lacked
54．A． insight B． inspiration C． rivalry D． favoritism
55．A． cherished B． underestimated
C． neglected D． weakened
【答案】41．B；42．D；43．C；44．A；45．C；46．C；47．A；48．B；49．D；50．D；51．A；52．C；53．D；54．B；55．A
六、第三部分，语言运用，第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Fear and its 　56． 　 (company) pain are two of the most useful things that man and animals possess if they are used. A really fearless soldier–and some 　57． 　 exist-is not a good soldier because he is soon killed; and a dead soldier is of no use to his army. Fear and pain are therefore two guards 　58． 　 man and animals might soon die out. In our first sentence we suggested that fear ought to be properly used. The important thing is not to let fear rule you, but instead, to use fear as your servant and guide. Fear will warn you 　59． 　 dangers; then you have to decide 　60． 　 you want to take.
In some cases, however, you decide that there is nothing that you can do to avoid the danger. For example, you cannot prevent an airplane crashing into your house, and you may not want to go and live in a desert 　61． 　 there are no airplanes. In this case, fear has given you its warning, you have examined it and decided on your course of action, so fear of the particular danger is no longer of any use to you, which you have to try to overcome.
I 　62． 　 (involve) in this literature and culture for 14 years, searching for personal development ideas and change tools that really make a difference, and these days I believe that there are only two skills that you need to master to progress your life:
⒈Getting clear on something that you really want.
⒉Transforming the fears that are holding you back from making all 　63． 　 you want a reality.
In fact, I find that it often boils right down to just 　64． 　 (transform) your fears, because much of the time the only reason 　65． 　 you are unclear about what you want is that you are afraid to want something that you want, so your fear obscures your vision of what you want.
七、第四部分，写作，第一节（满分15分）
66． 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Chris喜欢学习中国文化，并向你询问"最可爱的人"的具体含义，请根据以下要点用英文向他回信：1. 解释什么是"最可爱的人"；2. 介绍一位身边"最可爱的人"；3. 鼓励他继续学习中国文化.
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 Chris,
……
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】暂未更新
八、第四部分，写作，第二节（满分25分）
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A child was standing on a street-corner. He leaned with one shoulder against a high board-fence and swayed the other to and fro, while kicking carelessly at the gravel.
Sunshine beat upon the cobbles（鹅卵石）, and a lazy summer wind raised yellow dust which trailed in clouds down the avenue. Clattering trucks moved with indistinctness through it. The child stood dreamily gazing.
After a time, a little dark-brown dog came trotting with an intent air down the sidewalk. A short rope was dragging from his neck. Occasionally he trod upon the end of it and stumbled.
He stopped opposite the child, and the two regarded each other. The dog hesitated for a moment, but presently he made some little advances with his tail. The child put out his hand and called him. In an apologetic manner, the dog came close, and the two had an interchange of friendly pattings and waggles. The dog became more enthusiastic with each moment of the interview, until with his gleeful caperings he threatened to overturn the child. Whereupon the child lifted his hand and struck the dog with a blow upon the head.
This thing seemed to overpower and astonish the little dark-brown dog, and wounded him to the heart. He sank down in despair at the child's feet. When the blow was repeated, together with an admonition（警告） in childish sentences, he turned over upon his back, and held his paws in a peculiar（奇怪的） manner. At the same time, with his ears and his eyes, he offered a small prayer to the child.
He looked so comical on his back, and holding his paws peculiarly, that the child was greatly amused and gave him little taps repeatedly, to keep him so. But the little dark-brown dog took this chastisement（惩罚） in the most serious way, and no doubt considered that he had committed some grave crime, for he wriggled contritely and showed his repentance in every way that was in his power. He pleaded with the child and petitioned him, and offered more prayers.
At last the child grew weary of this amusement and turned toward home. The dog was praying at the time. He lay on his back and turned his eyes upon the retreating form.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150字左右；2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置做答。
Presently he struggled to his feet and started after the child.
……
The child beat his pursuer with a small stick he had found.
【答案】暂未更新
吉林省Best友好联合体2023-2024学年高三上学期8月教学质量检测英语试题
一、第一部分，听力，第一节，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。（共5小题；每小题题1.5分，满分37.5分）
1．What is Jane doing
A．Calling her father B．Asking for leave C．Planning a tour
2．What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Boss and secretary
B．Manager and applicant
C．Professor and student
3．What is the weather like in the man's hometown
A．Warm B．Wet C．Comfortable
4．What does the woman want to learn next year
A．Law B．Science C．Math
5．What does the man probably want to do
A．Have a meal
B．Book a room
C．Make a phone call
二、第一部分，听力，第二节，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。（共15小题；每小题题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听材料，回答问题。
6．What is the main focus of the art exhibition
A．exploring traditional art techniques
B．showcasing famous artists' works
C．challenging the notion of personal identity
7．What is the purpose of the exhibition according to the conversation
A．to celebrate the history of art
B．to highlight emerging artistic talents
C．to promote global cultural exchange
听材料，回答问题。
8．What is the man's favorite country to study in
A．United States and Canada
B．United Kingdom and Australia
C．Germany and France
9．Why is the man interested in studying in the UK
A．To experience a diverse and multicultural environment
B．To attend prestigious universities with a rich cultural heritage
C．To take advantage of excellent scholarship opportunities
听材料，回答问题。
10．That is the main achievement mentioned in the conversation
A．Scientists have created self-replicating synthetic DNA
B．Scientists have cloned dinosaurs successfully
C．Scientists have discovered a new genetic disorder
11．What are the potential applications of the synthetic DNA technology
A．Creating artificial intelligence systems
B．Developing customized organisms for various purposes
C．Curing genetic diseases in humans
12．What are the main concerns surrounding synthetic DNA technology
A．The possibility of creating superhumans
B．The potential misuse of the technology
C．The lack of potential applications for the technology
听材料，回答问题。
13．Where does the woman come from
A．America B．Canada C．Australia
14．Which place does the woman suggest the man visit
A．Bondi Beach
B．The Sydney Opera House
C．The Blue Mountains
15．What do we know about the small hotels in Sydney
A．They are well-equipped
B．Some of them can be found online
C．All travelers like to stay in them
16．What is the best way to travel around according to the woman
A．The train B．The Car C．The plane
听材料，回答问题。
17．How did the unpredictable weather affect the trek in the Himalayas
A．It presented additional challenges and discomfort
B．It made the hiking paths wider and safer
C．It provided ideal conditions for hiking
18．What is the main theme of the speaker's experience in the Himalayas
A．The dangers of hiking at high altitudes
B．The significance of solo hiking in remote areas
C．The importance of embracing challenges and pushing boundaries
19．What was the effect of the camaraderie among the hiking group
A．It made the trek easier and less demanding
B．It provided emotional support and motivation
C．It caused conflicts and disagreements
20．What feeling did the speaker have upon reaching the Annapurna Base Camp
A．Relief and satisfaction.
B．Fear and trepidation.
C．Awe and a sense of accomplishment.
三、第二部分，阅读，第一节，阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。（共15小题；每题2.5分，满分7.5分）
阅读理解
What to Watch
My Brilliant Friend:Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
The series, taken from the brilliant fiction of Elena Ferrante,is mainly about two women. It's in the 1970s, and Elena has married a professor,and published a famous novel. Her close friend Lila, smarter but forced to skip college and marry a local man, becomes a single mom working in a terrible factory. Are they getting along well as before It's complicated.
Watch it; on HBO and HBO Max,$14. 99 a month
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4
The series is about how a rich housewife becomes a Greenwich Village stand-up comic. Midge(Rachel Brosnahan) is divorced and trying to find herself in 1960, and her dad(Tony Shalhoub)has become a Village Voice drama critic. We also can't wait for the upcoming guest stars: Jason Alexander, Kelly Bishop, John Waters,Milo Ventimiglia and Luke Kirby.
Watch it: on Amazon Prime,$12. 99a month
The Beatles: Get Back
There's never been a better time to be a Fab Four fan. Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson turns 150 hours of 50-year-old footage of the Beatles in the studio creating 14 songs and doing their last public performance into a spanking new docuseries with scenes you've never seen before Watch it:on Disney +,$6. 99 a month
Ted Lasso, Season 2
If you watch only one show this summer make it this one, a heartwarming hit comedy. Jason Sudeikis plays a positive American football coach who knows little about soccer but gets hired to coach a soccer team in England. Apple TV + has a first-week-free offer, and if you bought a new iPhone lately,you probably have a year's free subscription on it.
Watch it: on Apple TV+,$4. 99 a month
21．What is the first series mainly about
A．Married life B．Female friendship.
C．How to write a novel. D．Single moms' suffering
22．What can we know about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,Season 4
A．It is taken from a novel.
B．It is directed by an actress
C．It is an inspirational story
D．It is a fantastic musical play
23．Which of the following would you choose if you love music
A．My Brilliant Friend: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
B．The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4
C．The Beatles: Get Back
D．Ted Lasso, Season 2
阅读理解
In English, my name means hope. In Spanish, it means too many letters. It means sadness, it means waiting. It is like the number nine. A muddy color. It is the Mexican record my father plays on Sunday mornings when he is shaving, songs like sobbing.
It was my great-grandmother's name and now it is mine. She was a horse woman too, born like me in the Chinese year of the horse—which is supposed to be bad luck if you're born female—but I think this is a Chinese lie because the Chinese, like the Mexicans, don't like their women strong.
My great-grandmother. I would've liked to have known her, a wild horse of a woman, so wild she wouldn't marry. Until my great-grandfather threw a sack over her head and carried her off. Just like that, as if she were a fancy chandelier. That's the way he did it.
And the story goes, she never forgave him. She looked out the window her whole life, the way so many women sit their sadness on an elbow. I wonder if she made the best of what she got or was she sorry because she couldn't be all the things she wanted to be. Esperanza. I have inherited her name, but I don't want to inherit her place by the window.
At school they say my name funny as if the syllables were made out of tin and hurt the roof of your mouth. But in Spanish, my name is made out of a softer something, like silver, not quite as thick as my sister name—Magdalena—which is uglier than mine. Magdalena who at least can come home and become Nenny. But I am always Esperanza.
I would like to baptize myself under a new name, a name more like the real me, the one nobody sees. Esperanza as Lisandra or Maritza or Zeze the X. Yes. Something like Zeze the X will do.
24．In Spanish, Esperanza means____
A．Sadness B．Number nine
C．A muddy color D．Mexican song
25．Which of the following statements about the great-grandmother is WRONG
A．Her name was inherited by the author.
B．She was born in the year of bad luck.
C．She wasn't married yet.
D．She's a strong and wild woman.
26．What's the author's attitude towards her great-grandmother's life
A．Neutral B．Sympathetic C．Rejected D．Acceptable
27．What is the best title of the passage
A．My Family B．My School Life
C．My Name D．My Struggle
阅读理解
Over 1 in 10 young adults in the United States regularly use e-cigarettes, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study, conducted by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, provides a snapshot(大致印象) of e-cigarette use in 2021. Based on data from the National Health Interview Survey, the report identified that e-cigarette use generally declined as family income increased. Adults under 44 were more likely to be dual users of both cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
Previous findings from the National Health Interview Survey have shown that cigarette use has fallen to record lows. E-cigarettes, however, have flared in popularity.
From 2020 to 2022, e-cigarette sales jumped in the United States, to 22. 7 million products sold each month, according to previous CDC research. More brands – particularly of disposable e-cigarette products – entered the market, while fruit and candy flavors that appeal to younger audiences surged in popularity.
The new data indicates that a little under 1 in 20 adults reported in 2021 that they were current e-cigarette users, with slightly higher rates among men than women. Young adults, between the ages of 18 and 24, used e-cigarettes the most, with 11% indicating that they actively consumed the products.
As people got older, the study found, rates of e-cigarette use dropped – but traditional cigarette use steadily climbed. About 11. 4% of survey respondents over 45 said they currently smoked cigarettes.
For Dr. Joanna Cohen, director of the Institute for Global Tobacco Control at Johns Hopkins University, the young demographic(人群) of e-cigarette users is worrying. Young people who have never smoked cigarettes – rather than older cigarette users trying to break the habit – make up the bulk of e-cigarette consumers.
"If e-cigarettes were being used as we would hope, the only people who should use them are those who are using them to quit smoking," said Cohen, who was not involved with the new research. "You will see very different patterns. "
28．The study conducted by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics shows that____.
A．Most of the young adults in the US often use e-cigarettes.
B．High-income are families inclined to use e-cigarettes.
C．Both e-cigarettes and cigarettes are used by adults over 44.
D．Cigarettes have failed in popularity.
29．According to new data, what do we know about e-cigarettes
A．E-cigarette sales slightly increased from 2020 to 2022.
B．More choices of e-cigarettes for young adults appeared in the market.
C．Previous male e-cigarettes users outnumbered the female ones.
D．The majority of the aged 18 to 24 indicates that they were active e-cigarettes consumers.
30．What can be learned from Dr. Joanna Cohen's statement
A．Young e-cigarettes users worry about the development of cigarettes.
B．Older cigarette users often use e-cigarettes to quit smoking.
C．E-cigarettes can be used to quit smoking.
D．E-cigarettes are being used as Cohen hoped.
31．What will the author discuss in the following paragraph
A．The proper use of e-cigarettes.
B．Different patterns of e-cigarettes.
C．Tips on how to quit smoking.
D．Further criticism towards e-cigarettes.
阅读理解
When temperatures rise, humans sweat, dogs pant, and cats . . . don't move enough to overheat Well, partially. Cats, who need to maintain an internal body temperature of 101°F to 102°F, have several methods for keeping cool in sweltering (酷热难耐的)weather.
It's a misconception that cats sweat through their paws to cool themselves off. As summer wears on, you might see moist paw prints, but as veterinarian（兽医） Kimberly May told The Washington Post, "any secretions there or from their nose, mouth, or tongue are not for sweating; they're for protection and moisture and are insufficient to cool the blood. "
Instead, cats recreate the sweating process—which works to cool humans via evaporation（蒸发）—by grooming themselves regularly. The saliva from their tongues acts like sweat that cools their body when it evaporates—which is why you can also help cool your cat down by using a damp washcloth to lightly wet their fur. In extreme weather, cats will also pant, but unlike dogs who pant regularly to keep themselves cool, a panting cat is a sign of more dangerous over-heating or other serious diseases.
And if you're tempted to shave your feline（猫科的）friend to help keep him cool—don't!
"Fur acts as a thermal regulator to slow down the process of heat absorption," James H. Jones, an expert in comparative animal exercise physiology and thermoregulation（体温调节）at the University of California at Davis, told The Washington Post.
Fur coats are highly evolved—in the winter they keep animals warm, but in the summer, they work both to protect delicate skin from the sun and slow dehydration (Jones notes that, according to research, shaved camels fared worse in the deserts than those with their fur intact).
But even with these methods for keeping cool, cats also rely on the perks of domesticity to stay comfortable. So even though they evolved from wild ancestors and are able to tough it out, leave the A/C (or a fan) on for your cats when you go out, and make sure to leave them plenty of water.
32．What can we learn from paragraph 1
A．Temperature affects humans and dogs more than cats.
B．Cats need to keep cool while the temperature is high.
C．Cats have more methods for keeping cool than humans and dogs.
D．Cats need to keep an internal temperature so they don't have to keep cool.
33．Cats cool themselves down by____.
A．Grooming themselves. B．Sweating like humans.
C．Panting like dogs. D．Sweating through paws.
34．We couldn't shave the cats to keep them cool because____.
A．Fur can speed up the process of cooling down.
B．Cats with fur can be sold at a better price.
C．Fur can protect the cats both in heat and cold weather.
D．Cats with fur can survive in the deserts.
35．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Why cats need to keep cool.
B．The importance for cats to keep cool.
C．How fur works in the process of cooling down.
D．How cats keep cool in hot weather.
四、第二部分，阅读。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。
My husband and I just spent a week in Paris. 　36． 　We were determined to experience the city like locals and immerse ourselves in the culture. So, we decided to attend a traditional French cooking class. Not only did we learn how to prepare classic dishes, but we also got a glimpse into the passion and artistry that goes into French cuisine.
The chef guided us through the process of making coq au vin, a famous French dish. We chopped vegetables, marinated the chicken in red wine, and patiently simmered the ingredients to perfection. 　37． 　The aromas filled the kitchen, transporting us to a rustic farmhouse in the French countryside.
After hours of cooking, we finally sat down to enjoy our creation. The flavors were exquisite, the chicken tender, and the sauce rich and flavorful. 　38． 　The chef even gave us some tips and tricks to replicate the dish at home.
The experience left us with a deep appreciation for French cuisine and the dedication it takes to master it. 　39． 　We vowed to experiment with more French recipes and continue to explore the world of culinary arts.
Overall, our cooking class was a highlight of our trip and allowed us to connect with the essence of French culture through its food. 　40． 　It was a truly unforgettable experience, and we look forward to sharing our newfound culinary skills with family and friends.
A. It was a feast for the senses.
B. The class was filled with laughter and camaraderie.
C. The class ignited our passion for cooking.
D. We savored each bite and relished the experience.
E. The class gave us a deeper understanding of French culture and traditions.
F. The class catered to both beginners and experienced cooks.
G. Cooking, for the French, is a way of life.
五、第三部分，语言运用，第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
There was once a modest village nestled in the heart of the mountains. The villagers lived a simple life, relying on the land for their 41． and being close-knit with one another. However, their peaceful existence was soon 42． when a terrible drought struck the region.
With each passing day, the villagers grew more 43． . The once verdant fields transformed into desolate lands, and the formerly sparkling river rushed 44． in the absence of rain,it no longer has the crisp, clattering sound of the past. The village elder called for a meeting to discuss 45． they should do. After great deliberation, they came up with a plan.
They made the decision to 46． each and every able-bodied villager to undertake a journey in search of a mythical treasure that is concealed deep within the mountains. Legends say that this treasure possessed the power to 47． rain and break the drought. And this treasure has never been found. With hopeful hearts, the villagers set off into the unknown.
The journey was 48． , with treacherous paths and dangerous obstacles. Along the way, they encountered fierce storms and soaring temperatures that tested their resolve. Yet, they remained 49． and persevered through the hardships.
After days of tireless searching, they finally 50． the hidden treasure in a hidden cave. As they cautiously approached, they realized that their discovery held no material wealth but instead presented a daunting enigma—an intricate and 51． inscription etched into the wall. Its mysterious symbols seemed to taunt them, beckoning them to uncover the secrets they fiercely guarded. It read, "The real treasure lies in the unity and resilience of everyone. "
The villagers were 52． . They realized that the journey itself was the treasure they sought. Through their unity and determination, they had 53． courage and hope in the face of adversity. Encouraged by this newfound 54． , they returned to the village and worked together to overcome the drought, relying on their collective strength.
From that day forward, the villagers cherished their unity and 55． their bond, never forgetting the true treasure they had discovered.
41．A． entertainment B． survival
C． education D． advancement
42．A． embraced B． enriched C． maintained D． disturbed
43．A． excited B． fearful C． frustrated D． satisfied
44．A． silently B． relentlessly C． turbulently D． effortlessly
45．A． when B． why C． what D． where
46．A． encourage B． force C． convince D． allow
47．A． summon B． forecast C． attract D． gather
48．A． pleasant B． perilous C． simple D． predictable
49．A． focused B． puzzled C． discouraged D． determined
50．A． uncovered B． lost C． pursued D． discovered
51．A． cryptic B． vibrant C． significant D． lucrative
52．A． bewildered B． terrified C． overjoyed D． indifferent
53．A． abandoned B． doubted C． gained D． lacked
54．A． insight B． inspiration C． rivalry D． favoritism
55．A． cherished B． underestimated
C． neglected D． weakened
六、第三部分，语言运用，第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Fear and its 　56． 　 (company) pain are two of the most useful things that man and animals possess if they are used. A really fearless soldier–and some 　57． 　 exist-is not a good soldier because he is soon killed; and a dead soldier is of no use to his army. Fear and pain are therefore two guards 　58． 　 man and animals might soon die out. In our first sentence we suggested that fear ought to be properly used. The important thing is not to let fear rule you, but instead, to use fear as your servant and guide. Fear will warn you 　59． 　 dangers; then you have to decide 　60． 　 you want to take.
In some cases, however, you decide that there is nothing that you can do to avoid the danger. For example, you cannot prevent an airplane crashing into your house, and you may not want to go and live in a desert 　61． 　 there are no airplanes. In this case, fear has given you its warning, you have examined it and decided on your course of action, so fear of the particular danger is no longer of any use to you, which you have to try to overcome.
I 　62． 　 (involve) in this literature and culture for 14 years, searching for personal development ideas and change tools that really make a difference, and these days I believe that there are only two skills that you need to master to progress your life:
⒈Getting clear on something that you really want.
⒉Transforming the fears that are holding you back from making all 　63． 　 you want a reality.
In fact, I find that it often boils right down to just 　64． 　 (transform) your fears, because much of the time the only reason 　65． 　 you are unclear about what you want is that you are afraid to want something that you want, so your fear obscures your vision of what you want.
七、第四部分，写作，第一节（满分15分）
66． 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Chris喜欢学习中国文化，并向你询问"最可爱的人"的具体含义，请根据以下要点用英文向他回信：1. 解释什么是"最可爱的人"；2. 介绍一位身边"最可爱的人"；3. 鼓励他继续学习中国文化.
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 Chris,
……
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
八、第四部分，写作，第二节（满分25分）
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A child was standing on a street-corner. He leaned with one shoulder against a high board-fence and swayed the other to and fro, while kicking carelessly at the gravel.
Sunshine beat upon the cobbles（鹅卵石）, and a lazy summer wind raised yellow dust which trailed in clouds down the avenue. Clattering trucks moved with indistinctness through it. The child stood dreamily gazing.
After a time, a little dark-brown dog came trotting with an intent air down the sidewalk. A short rope was dragging from his neck. Occasionally he trod upon the end of it and stumbled.
He stopped opposite the child, and the two regarded each other. The dog hesitated for a moment, but presently he made some little advances with his tail. The child put out his hand and called him. In an apologetic manner, the dog came close, and the two had an interchange of friendly pattings and waggles. The dog became more enthusiastic with each moment of the interview, until with his gleeful caperings he threatened to overturn the child. Whereupon the child lifted his hand and struck the dog with a blow upon the head.
This thing seemed to overpower and astonish the little dark-brown dog, and wounded him to the heart. He sank down in despair at the child's feet. When the blow was repeated, together with an admonition（警告） in childish sentences, he turned over upon his back, and held his paws in a peculiar（奇怪的） manner. At the same time, with his ears and his eyes, he offered a small prayer to the child.
He looked so comical on his back, and holding his paws peculiarly, that the child was greatly amused and gave him little taps repeatedly, to keep him so. But the little dark-brown dog took this chastisement（惩罚） in the most serious way, and no doubt considered that he had committed some grave crime, for he wriggled contritely and showed his repentance in every way that was in his power. He pleaded with the child and petitioned him, and offered more prayers.
At last the child grew weary of this amusement and turned toward home. The dog was praying at the time. He lay on his back and turned his eyes upon the retreating form.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150字左右；2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置做答。
Presently he struggled to his feet and started after the child.
……
The child beat his pursuer with a small stick he had found.
答案解析部分
1．【答案】B
2．【答案】A
3．【答案】C
4．【答案】C
5．【答案】A
【答案】6．C
7．B
【答案】8．B
9．B
【答案】10．A
11．B
12．B
【答案】13．A
14．C
15．B
16．A
【答案】17．A
18．C
19．B
20．C
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【答案】36．E；37．A；38．D；39．C；40．G
【答案】41．B；42．D；43．C；44．A；45．C；46．C；47．A；48．B；49．D；50．D；51．A；52．C；53．D；54．B；55．A
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