2023-2024广东省江门市部分学校高三上学期9月联考英语试题（原卷版+ 解析版）考试试卷

高三英语
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第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Four Outdoor Spring Activities for Kids
While we’re tempted to stay inside where it’s temperature-controlled and comfortable, getting outside is important for a child’s development. I’m sure you’ll find so many fun outdoor spring activities to do with your kids. They provide them with vitamin D from the sun,strengthen their bodies, enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills, help children appreciate nature, and so much more.
Kid-made Bird Feeder
Our kid-made bird feeder is made from recycled materials and birdseed. Simply have your children fill each bowl in the egg carton (蛋盒) with birdseed and hang it in a tree when you’re finished. This project helps kids work on measuring, pouring, concentration, hand-eye coordination and other skills.
Exploring Life at the Pond
Go to a local pond to explore there for a couple of hours. Study the pond ecosystem,search for creatures in the water and outside it, such as fish, worms, turtles and birds. Use our free printable to check off each creature or plant as you find it. This helps stimulate the curiosity about nature of your loved ones.
DIY Seed Bombs
Learn how to make homemade seed bombs to give as gifts to friends and neighbors. These earth-friendly seed bombs are made with recycled paper and can be planted directly into the soil. Include seeds from your favorite grasses or flowers in the seed bombs.
Gardening with Kids
Gardening is one of the best spring outdoor activities that you can do with your children.It helps kids learn patience, responsibility and self-confidence. Plus, knowing how to grow your own food is a valuable skill!
1. Which activity may best stimulate kids’ environmental awareness
A. Kid-made Bird Feeder and DIY Seed Bombs.
B. Kid-made Bird Feeder and Gardening with Kids.
C. Exploring Life at the Pond and DIY Seed Bombs.
D. Gardening with Kids and Exploring Life at the Pond.
2. What can you do at Exploring Life at the Pond
A. Find out what birds like to eat. B. Learn how to grow food.
C. Make earth-friendly seed bombs. D. Study a variety of wildlife.
3. For whom is the text intended
A. Parents. B. Children. C. Teachers. D. Travelers.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个适合孩子的户外春季活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Our kid-made bird feeder is made from recycled materials and birdseed.(我们的孩子自制的鸟食器是由回收材料和鸟食制成的)”以及倒数第二段“These earth-friendly seed bombs are made with recycled paper and can be planted directly into the soil.(这些环保种子炸弹是用再生纸制成的，可以直接种植在土壤里)”可知，孩子自制的喂鸟器和DIY种子炸弹最能激发孩子的环保意识。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Exploring Life at the Pond部分中“Study the pond ecosystem, search for creatures in the water and outside it, such as fish, worms, turtles and birds.(研究池塘生态系统，寻找水里和水外的生物，如鱼、蠕虫、乌龟和鸟类)”可知，你可以在Exploring Life at the Pond研究各种野生动物。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“While we’re tempted to stay inside where it’s temperature-controlled and comfortable, getting outside is important for a child’s development. I’m sure you’ll find so many fun outdoor spring activities to do with your kids.(虽然我们很想呆在温度可控、舒适的室内，但出门对孩子的成长很重要。我相信你会发现很多有趣的户外春季活动可以和你的孩子一起做)”及下文可知，文章主要介绍了四个适合孩子的户外春季活动。由此推知，文章针对的是父母。故选A。
B
From the world’s last seven to a global population of more than 5,000, China spent nearly 40 years bringing back crested ibises(朱鹗)from the edge of extinction.
With its typical red crest and face, as well as a long black mouth and snow-white feathers, the crested ibis is known as “the oriental gem” in China. They were once widespread in East Asia and Siberia until the 20th century when hunting, ecological damage and increased human activities drove the birds to near extinction.
In 1981, the entire species around the world was down to the seven crested ibises which were found only in Yangxian County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, and deep in the Qinling Mountains, making Qinling, a natural boundary between China's north and south,the last shelter of the wild birds.
Since 1981, the local government of Yangxian County has put forward four bans for the protection of the species, prohibiting activities including hunting in the birds' living areas,cutting down trees where they nest, using chemicals in their food-finding areas, and firing guns in their breeding(繁殖)areas. The Chinese government arranged special funds to protect the habitat of crested ibises, sealing off mountains to plant trees in the birds' living areas.China started the artificial breeding of crested ibises in 1991 and had bred more than 400 birds in Shaanxi as of last year.
Years of constant effort have brought promising results. It is estimated that there are more than 5,000 crested ibises in the world now, and a majority of them live in Shaanxi. The bird's habitat in China has risen from less than 5 square km in 1981 to the current 15,000 square km.
“It is lucky that the crested ibis, an ancient bird, is still flying around,” said Zan Linsen, head of the Shaanxi Academy of Forestry. “The conservation story of crested ibises not only shows us the power of ancient life, but also the necessity and urgency of ecological environment protection.”
4. Why are the Qinling Mountains so important to crested ibises
A. They are where crested ibises were first found.
B. They used to be the last habitat of crested ibises.
C. They are the only breeding area of crested ibises.
D. They protect crested ibises from natural enemies.
5. What can we conclude from paragraph 4
A. Crested ibises are unlikely to be bred artificially.
B. It's legal to own hunting guns in Yangxian County.
C. Hunting has been the biggest threat to crested ibises.
D. The government plays a key role in saving crested ibises.
6 How does Zan Linsen feel about the conservation of crested ibises
A. Merciful and ambitious. B. Relieved and happy.
C. Shocked and curious. D. Sorry and regretful.
7. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Rare animals in China:crested ibises
B. Artificial breeding of crested ibises in China
C. Endangered crested ibises making a comeback
D. Crested ibises found again in the Qinling Mountains
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章主要讲述了中国在近40年的努力下，成功将朱鹗这一濒临灭绝的物种从全球仅剩的7只增加到超过5000只。朱鹗的保护不仅展示了古老生物的力量，也显示了生态环境保护的必要性和紧迫性。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“In 1981, the entire species around the world was down to the seven crested ibises which were found only in Yangxian County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, and deep in the Qinling Mountains, making Qinling, a natural boundary between China's north and south,the last shelter of the wild birds.(1981年，全世界的朱鹮只剩下7只，这些朱鹮只在中国西北陕西省阳县和秦岭深处发现，作为中国南北自然分界线的秦岭成为了野生朱鹮最后的避难所。)”可知，之所以秦岭对朱鹮来说是重要的，是因为这里曾经是朱鹮最后的栖息地。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“Since 1981, the local government of Yangxian County has put forward four bans for the protection of the species, prohibiting activities including hunting in the birds' living areas,cutting down trees where they nest, using chemicals in their food-finding areas, and firing guns in their breeding(繁殖)areas. (自1981年以来，阳县当地政府提出了四项保护物种的禁令，禁止在鸟类的生活区狩猎，砍伐它们筑巢的树木，在它们寻找食物的区域使用化学物质，以及在它们的繁殖区开枪。)”可知，本段介绍的是政府针对于保护野生动物提出的相应保护政策和措施,即政府在拯救朱鹮方面起着关键作用。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中““It is lucky that the crested ibis, an ancient bird, is still flying around,” said Zan Linsen(“幸运的是，朱鹮这种古老的鸟类还在飞来飞去，”赞林森说。)”可知，赞林森认为，很幸运能够看到这种古老的鸟儿还能飞来飞去，这是保护朱鹮取得的成果，因此推断这让赞林森感到高兴和宽慰。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“From the world’s last seven to a global population of more than 5,000, China spent nearly 40 years bringing back crested ibises(朱鹗)from the edge of extinction.(从世界上最后的7只到全球5000多只，中国花了近40年的时间将朱鹮从灭绝的边缘救了回来。)”以及倒数第二段中“Years of constant effort have brought promising results. It is estimated that there are more than 5,000 crested ibises in the world now, and a majority of them live in Shaanxi. The bird's habitat in China has risen from less than 5 square km in 1981 to the current 15,000 square km.(多年来的不懈努力取得了可喜的成果。据估计，目前世界上有5000多只朱鹮，其中大部分生活在陕西。这种鸟在中国的栖息地从1981年的不到5平方公里增加到现在的1.5万平方公里。)”可知，文章介绍的是这篇文章主要讲述了中国在近40年的努力下，成功将朱鹗这一濒临灭绝的物种从全球仅剩的7只增加到超过5000只。中国自1991年开始人工繁育朱鹗，截至去年已在陕西繁育了400多只。多年的努力带来了显著成果。C选项“Endangered crested ibises making a comeback(濒危朱鹮不断回归)”概括文章主要内容，为最佳标题。故选C。
C
I am a professor of clinical psychology. Some time ago, I got halfway through a day of teaching before a co-worker pointed out to me I was quite carelessly wearing a pair of different shoes, one red and one black. I felt so embarrassed and upset but I would have to go teach my course like this. When I noticed how much I wanted to disappear and avoid this situation, I was determined to face it instead. I walked into class and announced to the students that I was wearing two shoes from different pairs, and directed their attention to my feet. Everyone laughed and we went on with class. Years later, a student in that class told me that this was the moment she first thought that maybe, just maybe, she could be a professor, too.
I shared my mistake because I realized that trying hide it was interfering with my ability to concentrate my mind on my teaching — but I had no idea that it would also help shorten the psychological distance between my students and myself.
Many contexts may punish or shame people for making mistakes. Our efforts to avoid them result from our desires for success, and how others will respond to our mistakes. We might feel self-criticism and shame if we do make some.
However, mistake making is part of learning new things, and it can draw us closer to others. It opens up the possibility of accepting mistakes gladly, letting us be more open and engaged in what we are doing.
We can say words of kindness and self-compassion to ourselves: Mistakes are natural and human; we can be kind to ourselves for this error and still try to do better next time; noticing our own imperfections can help us to be kind to others when we notice they are imperfect, too. When we practice our mistakes in this way, they can become opportunities to open up to others, learn about ourselves, and connect even more with what matters to us.
8. How does the author develop paragraph 1
A. By giving some examples. B. By following time order.
C. By doing scientific experiments. D. By sharing personal experience.
9. What was the result of the author sharing his mistake
A. Shameful. B. Unexpected. C. Punishable. D. Unaccepted.
10. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us
A. Intentions to avoid mistakes. B. Advantages of making mistakes.
C. Possibilities of making mistakes. D. Efforts to avoid making mistakes.
11. What can we know about mistakes from the last paragraph
A. They interfere with what we are doing.
B. They draw too much attention from us.
C. They are big opportunities to get us improved.
D. They make us feel irresponsible and defeated.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章介绍了作者通过主动告诉学生自己犯错误，不但消除了自己内心的尴尬、沮丧，同时还拉进了自己与学生之间的距离。向他人敞开心扉，不仅可以了解自己，还能将自己与其他的事情联系起来。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。第一段第一句提到“I am a professor of clinical psychology. ”（我是一名临床心理学的教授）且该段的主语都使用了第一人称I (我)。由此判断，作者通过分享自己的经历来写第一段的内容。故选D。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。第一段提到“When I noticed how much I wanted to disappear and avoid this situation, I was determined to face it instead. I walked into class and announced to the students that I was wearing two shoes from different pairs, and directed their attention to my feet. Everyone laughed and we went on with class. Years later, a student in that class told me that this was the moment she first thought that maybe, just maybe, she could be a professor, too.”（我感到很尴尬和沮丧，但我必须这样去教我的课程。当我意识到我是多么想要消失和避免这种情况时，我决定去面对它。我走进教室，向同学们宣布我穿了两双不同的鞋，并把他们的注意力引到我的脚上。每个人都笑了，我们继续上课。多年以后，那个班的一个学生告诉我，那是她第一次想到也许，只是也许，她也可以成为一名教授。）和第二段“but I had no idea that it would also help shorten the psychological distance between my students and myself”（但我不知道这也有助于缩短学生和我自己之间的心理距离）由此判断，作者在发现自己犯错之后感到非常的尴尬，同时内心也十分想上好课，但是作者选择了向学生直言自己犯的错误，没想到得到了学生的笑声，课也进行的十分顺利。并且当时在作者课上的学生也告诉作者，正是看到了当时的那一幕，也燃起了自己想要成为老师的想法，拉近了学生和自己之间的心理距离。因此作者在向学生坦白之后得到了一些自己没有意想到的结果。A. Shameful.羞耻的；B. Unexpected.意想不到的；C. Punishable.该惩罚的；D. Unaccepted.未被接受的。B项符合文意。故选B。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。第三段提到“Many contexts may punish or shame people for making mistakes. Our efforts to avoid them result from our desires for success, and how others will respond to our mistakes.”（很多情况下，人们会因为犯错而受到惩罚或羞辱。我们努力避免犯错是因为我们渴望成功，以及别人对我们的错误的反应。）很多情况下人们不想犯错是想要成功，也避免别人对自己犯错之后的反应。由此判断，该段主要讲述的是人们为什么想要避免犯错，即避免犯错的意图。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。最后一段第二句提到“Mistakes are natural and human; we can be kind to ourselves for this error and still try to do better next time”（犯错是自然的，也是符合人性的；对于这个错误，我们可以对自己好一点，并且下次努力做得更好）可知，犯错促使人下次努力做得更好，可得出犯错反而是能够帮助人进行自我提升的机会。故选C。
D
Clock making is a traditional craft which involves the building and repair of clocks. But it is now on the red list drawn up by the Heritage Crafts Association(HCA), which has warned that more specialists are retiring than entering the profession.
David Poole, a former master, said, “The shortage of clock makers is a problem. Whereas there used to be clock makers on the high street, a clock repair shop is a rare sight today. People will find it extremely difficult to identify anyone to repair their clocks.”
There are only about 250 makers and repairers left across Britain, according to HCA’s research. When specialists are near retirement, they often cannot afford to take on apprentices(学徒)as happened in the past. Besides, it is feared that the few training courses that have survived will not fill the gaps.
Howard Walwyn, a leading dealer in Kensington, warned that, if expertise in repairing is lost, clocks will become inanimate objects rather than living things, adding, “Most clock makers have fiddled with(捣鼓)clocks as kids, taking them apart, and trying to get them to work. The problem is that young kids now are spending all their time in front of screens and show little interest in clock making. I've got some younger clock makers, but they're few and far between.”
“There are also concerns that too many clock makers are prepared to use modern mechanical solutions to make a clock work, even if those solutions are aesthetically(审美地)wrong,” said Jonathan Betts, an adviser to the National Trust. He added, “Museum collections and more sensitive private collectors would much rather not have a clock cleaned so it looks brand new, but an awful lot of restorers reject that.” Mr. Poole, who became a clock maker in the1990s,said,“There are few people coming into the business. Most people who are in it are edging towards retirement, as am I. If people aren't skilled, all those lovely things won't be looked after properly.”
12. What does the underlined phrase "on the red list"in paragraph 1 mean
A. On top of standard. B. In need of improvement.
C. In response to demand. D. At risk of extinction.
13. What belongs to a traditional practice in the clock making field
A. Its pairing each apprentice with a specialist.
B. Its tailoring training programs for apprentices.
C. Its bringing in new blood by employing apprentices.
D. Its postponing experienced specialists' retirement age.
14. What prevents young kids from being clock makers according to Howard Walwyn
A. A relatively low salary. B. The lack of interest in clock making.
C. The tough employment environment. D. A limited number of training courses.
15. What is Jonathan Betts' concern
A. Many repairers adopt modern methods in clock making.
B. Many restorers are incapable of fixing mechanical clocks.
C. Private collectors show no interest in traditional techniques.
D. Museums refuse to include cleaned clocks in their collections.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了英国传统的钟表制造和维修工艺面临着匠人流失的问题。相关专家呼吁重视年轻人对传统钟表制作的教育和培训，以保护这一重要的传统工艺。
【12题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词后面的内容“which has warned that more specialists are retiring than entering the profession.(该机构警告称，退休的专家比进入该行业的专家要多。)”可知，HCA警告称退休的专家比进入该行业的专家要多，由此推断划线词的意思是英国传统的钟表制造和维修工艺面临着匠人流失愈发严重的问题。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“When specialists are near retirement, they often cannot afford to take on apprentices(学徒)as happened in the past. Besides, it is feared that the few training courses that have survived will not fill the gaps.(当专家快退休时，他们通常无法负担起像过去那样培养学徒。此外，人们担心目前存留下来的少数培训课程无法填补这些空缺。)”可知，过去的时候，钟表制造领域的传统做法是通过雇佣学徒来引入新鲜血液。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“The problem is that young kids now are spending all their time in front of screens and show little interest in clock making. I've got some younger clock makers, but they're few and far between.(问题是，现在的孩子们把所有的时间都花在屏幕前，对制作钟表没有什么兴趣。我有一些年轻的钟表匠，但他们少之又少。)”可知，Howard Walwyn认为年轻的孩子们对制作钟表缺乏兴趣使得他们不愿意进入钟表行业。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中““There are also concerns that too many clock makers are prepared to use modern mechanical solutions to make a clock work, even if those solutions are aesthetically(审美地)wrong,” said Jonathan Betts,(“人们还担心，太多钟表制造商准备使用现代机械解决方案来使钟表运转，即使这些解决方案在审美上是错误的，”Jonathan Betts说道。)”可知，Jonathan Betts担心的是许多修理工采用现代方法制造钟表，而现代的修理方法在审美上是错误的。故选A。
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。
Home organization has been turned into an art form by social media influences who share beautiful images of boxes arranged by color or packed neatly into baskets. This is American addiction with organizing. ____16____ It’s not that we need to organize our junk to make it prettier.It’s that we need to buy less stuff. Here are some tips to help you break up with overbuying.
Begin by taking a look around to see what you have, what you need, and what you can get rid of. Periodically having a check will help you make better shopping decisions and will help reduce purchases. ____17____Break it into manageable parts, such as kitchen tools or winter clothes. Then identify what you use regularly and what can go.
Also consider which belongings bring you joy and which ones you wouldn’t miss if they were gone. Do clothes and shoes make you happy, or do you prefer the items you brought back from a trip Are your books your most prized possessions ____18____
Shop with intention. Some people buy items because they’re on sale. Some think it’s necessary to stock up on almost everything. Other people shop because it makes them happy. ____19____After momentary happiness, the items become part of the mountain of stuff unwanted.
____20____Deciding to buy something may not require much mental energy. But deciding what to do with unwanted items can be stressful and take up considerable time. Mindless shop-ping affects our mental health and teaches our children not to value their belongings because it makes each item seem less special. Doing so will benefit all of us, the next generation and our planet.
A. Shop mindfully.
B. Consider our planet.
C. Our shopping habits are complex.
D. But they ignore the root of the problem.
E. You don’t have to check your entire household at once.
F. Whatever the reason, the excitement usually doesn’t last long.
G. Knowing the answers to these questions will help you set priorities when shopping.
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. G 19. F 20. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些避免过度购物的方法和建议。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Home organization has been turned into an art form by social media influences who share beautiful images of boxes arranged by color or packed neatly into baskets. This is American addiction with organizing.(在社交媒体的影响下，家庭整理已经变成了一种艺术形式，他们分享了按颜色排列或整齐地装进篮子里的盒子的美丽图片。这是美国人对组织整理的沉迷)”以及后文“It’s not that we need to organize our junk to make it prettier. It’s that we need to buy less stuff. Here are some tips to help you break up with overbuying.(这并不是说我们需要把我们的垃圾整理得更漂亮。而是我们需要少买东西。这里有一些建议可以帮助你摆脱过度购买)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出美国喜欢组织整理却忽视了问题的根源是少买东西。故D选项“但是他们忽视了问题的根源”符合语境，故选D。
【17题详解】
根据后文“Break it into manageable parts, such as kitchen tools or winter clothes. Then identify what you use regularly and what can go.(把它分成易于管理的部分，比如厨房工具或冬天的衣服。然后确定哪些是你经常使用的，哪些可以放弃)”可知，后文提到了分成小部分来整理，说明不必一次性整理整个家庭。故E选项“你不必一次检查你的整个家庭”符合语境，故选E。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Also consider which belongings bring you joy and which ones you wouldn’t miss if they were gone. Do clothes and shoes make you happy, or do you prefer the items you brought back from a trip Are your books your most prized possessions (还要考虑一下哪些东西能给你带来快乐，哪些东西如果没有了你也不会想念。是衣服和鞋子让你快乐，还是你更喜欢从旅行中带回来的东西？你的书是你最珍贵的财产吗？)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，应说明上文列举的这些问题的作用：帮助你在购物时分清轻重缓急。故G选项“知道这些问题的答案会帮助你在购物时分清轻重缓急”符合语境，故选G。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Shop with intention. Some people buy items because they’re on sale. Some think it’s necessary to stock up on almost everything. Other people shop because it makes them happy.(带着目的购物。有些人买东西是因为它们在打折。有些人认为有必要囤积几乎所有的东西。其他人购物是因为这让他们快乐)”以及后文“After momentary happiness, the items become part of the mountain of stuff unwanted.(短暂的快乐过后，这些东西就变成了堆积如山的不想要的东西的一部分)”可知，上文提到了其他人购物是因为这让他们快乐，后文则说短暂的快乐，说明这种原因产生的快乐和兴奋不会太久。故F选项“不管是什么原因，兴奋通常不会持续太久”符合语境，故选F。
【20题详解】
根据本段内容“Deciding to buy something may not require much mental energy. But deciding what to do with unwanted items can be stressful and take up considerable time. Mindless shop-ping affects our mental health and teaches our children not to value their belongings because it makes each item seem less special. Doing so will benefit all of us, the next generation and our planet.(决定买东西可能不需要太多的精力。但是，决定如何处理不想要的东西可能会让人感到压力，而且会占用相当多的时间。盲目购物会影响我们的心理健康，并教会我们的孩子不要珍惜自己的东西，因为这会让每件东西看起来都不那么特别。这样做将有利于我们所有人、下一代和我们的地球)”可知，本段提到花时间来决定要购买的东西，而不是盲目购物，即购物要谨慎选择。故A选项“谨慎购物”符合语境，故选A。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Liam is a brave young man. He started out on his big adventure, a bike trip from Alaska to Argentina.
In 2021, Liam was looking for something ____21____ . He had some experience in____22____ long distances. His longest bike trip was from Los Angeles to San Francisco. That helped him decide to____23____a much longer trip from the point farthest north in the USA to the southernmost town of the world.
Liam ____24____his trip on August 1, 2021.Other than basic life necessities and some ____25____ parts for his bike, he didn’t have much else. When initially knowing his trip, Liam’s family weren’t ____26____at first. But after seeing he____27____with it, they became his strongest supporters. Liam believed he ____28____the right path. As long as he was going south, he thought, he would finally reach his____29____.
Liam didn’t give up easily. During his trip, he had _____30_____. In spite of the trouble, he kept going. Liam_____31_____arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina on January 10, 2023—527 days after he_____32_____. He had made it, biking through 14 countries along the way.
Backpacking home to California, Liam hoped what he had done could _____33_____others to start an adventure of their own. In his opinion, everyone is _____34_____of amazing things. The hardest part is getting the _____35_____to attempt the things you want to do.
21. A. worrying B. equal C. formal D. challenging
22. A. flying B. swimming C. biking D. measuring
23. A. obey B. improve C. resist D. try
24. A. finished B. began C. guided D. explored
25. A. spare B. electrical C. shocking D. outworn
26. A. sure B. happy C. anxious D. tired
27. A. compared B. agreed C. competed D. continued
28. A. established B. limited C. chose D. defeated
29. A. situation B. courtyard C. destination D. road
30. A. difficulties B. pleasures C. fees D. desires
31. A. gradually B. eventually C. definitely D. completely
32. A. set off B. carried on C. gave in D. took off
33. A. force B. order C. inspire D. permit
34. A. aware B. capable C. ashamed D. proud
35. A. comment B. preservation C. package D. confidence
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了勇敢的年轻人Liam从阿拉斯加到阿根廷的自行车之旅，他希望通过自己的经历激励其他人开始自己的冒险之旅。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：2021年，Liam在寻找一些具有挑战性的东西。A. worrying令人担忧的；B. equal平等的；C. formal正式的；D. challenging具有挑战性的。根据上文“Liam is a brave young man. He started out on his big adventure, a bike trip from Alaska to Argentina.”可知，Liam开始了一场大冒险，由此可在，他是进行一些具有挑战性的东西。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他有骑长途自行车的经验。A. flying飞行；B. swimming游泳；C. biking骑自行车；D. measuring测量。根据下文“His longest bike trip was from Los Angeles to San Francisco.”可推测，他有一些骑自行车的经验。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这帮助他决定尝试一次更长的旅行，从美国最北的地方到世界最南端的城镇。A. obey遵守；B. improve提高；C. resist抵制；D. try尝试。根据上文“His longest bike trip was from Los Angeles to San Francisco.”以及最后一段“The hardest part is getting the ____15____to attempt the things you want to do.”可知，他是打算尝试一次骑自行车的旅行。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Liam于2021年8月1日开始了他的旅程。A. finished结束；B. began开始；C. guided指导；D. explored探索。根据下文“Liam____11____arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina on January 10, 2023—527 days after he____12____.”可推测，他是在2021年8月1日出发开始自己的旅程的。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：除了基本的生活必需品和自行车的一些备件，他没有什么其他的东西。A. spare备用的；B. electrical电的；C. shocking令人震惊的；D. outworn陈旧的。根据常识可知，既然是骑自行车之旅，那么必须得携带自行车的备件。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当Liam的家人最初知道他的旅行时，一开始并不高兴。A. sure肯定的；B. happy开心的；C. anxious担忧的；D. tired劳累的。根据下文“But after seeing he____7____with it, they became his strongest supporters.”中的“but”可确定，最初他的家人是不支持的，也就是不满意他的旅行的。故选B。
27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在看到他继续这样做之后，他们成为了他最坚定的支持者。A. compared比较；B. agreed同意；C. competed竞争；D. continued继续。根据上文“When initially knowing his trip, Liam’s family weren’t ____6____at first.”可知，他们最初并不高兴他这样做，而后来他们成为了他最坚定的支持者，由此可推断，是看到他继续这样做之后，他们才成为了坚定的支持者。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Liam相信他选择了正确的道路。A. established建立；B. limited限制；C. chose选择；D. defeated击败。根据上文“That helped him decide to____3____a much longer trip from the point farthest north in the USA to the southernmost town of the world.”可知，这是他自己做出的选择。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他想，只要往南走，就一定能到达目的地。A. situation形势；B. courtyard院子；C. destination目的地；D. road路。根据上文“That helped him decide to____3____a much longer trip from the point farthest north in the USA to the southernmost town of the world.”可知，他是想去往世界最南边的乡镇。由此可推断，他认为只要一直往南就会到达目的地。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在旅途中，他遇到了困难。A. difficulties困难；B. pleasures乐趣；C. fees费用；D. desires欲望。根据下文“In spite of the trouble, he kept going.”可知，他遇到了很多困难。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：Liam最终于2023年1月10日抵达阿根廷的乌斯怀亚，这是他出发后的第527天。A. gradually逐渐地；B. eventually最终；C. definitely肯定地；D. completely完全地。根据空后的“arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina on January 10, 2023”可判断，空处想要表达的是最终到达了阿根廷的乌斯怀亚。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：Liam最终于2023年1月10日抵达阿根廷乌斯怀亚，这是他出发后的第527天。A. set off出发；B. carried on继续执行；C. gave in屈服；D. took off脱下、起飞、腾飞。根据空前的“527 days after”可知，是在其出发后527天，他到达了阿根廷的乌斯怀亚。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Liam背着背包回到加州，他希望自己的经历能激励其他人开始自己的冒险之旅。A. force强迫；B. order命令；C. inspire激励；D. permit允许。根据空后的“others to start an adventure of their own.”可知，他希望自己的经历能激励他人。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在他看来，每个人都有创造奇迹的能力。A. aware明白的；B. capable有能力的；C. ashamed羞愧的；D. proud自豪的。短语：be capable of，意为“有能力做某事”。根据“In his opinion, ”可知，Liam认为每个人都有创造奇迹的能力。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：最难的部分是有信心去尝试你想做的事情。A. comment评论；B. preservation保存；C. package包装；D. confidence自信。根据全文内容可知，他认为最重要的是有开始尝试某事的信心。故选D。
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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Light-drawing artist Wang Sibo, better known as Roy Wang, led a team in a successful attempt ____36____(break) the Guinness World Record for the most people light drawing at the same time on June 29.
The challenge ____37____(take) place at Guangzhou Technician College, Guangdong Province, ____38____ Wang, along with four of his team members and 355 students from the college, completed a huge light drawing artwork in around two hours. The artwork shows images ____39____(include) a lion’s head from Guangdong’s characteristic art form lion dancing, the emblem (象征) of the Communist Party of China, as well as hundreds of pentagrams (五角星). Because some of the students’ light drawing didn’t appear in the final photograph, the challenge registered ____40____ total of 328 people who completed the task.
“With this innovative challenge we would like to pay our respects ____41____ the founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, and inspire young people to learn new ____42____(skill) and contribute them to the development of our country,” Wang said. “It is also our ambition to promote the spirit of Chinese craftsmanship to the world, and showcase the high-quality ____43____(achieve) of Chinese education.”
This marks the third time that Wang has ____44____(successful) broke the Guinness World Record, following his records in 2018 and 2021 in completing the _____45_____(large) light drawing.
【答案】36. to break
37. took 38. where
39. including
40. a 41. to
42. skills 43. achievement##achievements
44. successfully
45. largest
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了光绘艺术家王思波带领团队打破“最多人同时绘制光绘”的吉尼斯世界纪录。
【36题详解】
考查不定式。句意：6月29日，光画艺术家王思波带领团队成功打破了“最多人同时绘制光绘”的吉尼斯世界纪录。根据“in a successful attempt”可知，此处是固定短语in an attempt to do sth.，意为“尝试去做某事”，空处应用break的不定式。故填to break。
【37题详解】
考查时态。句意：这项挑战在广东省广州技师学院举行，在那里，王和他的四名团队成员以及355名学生在大约两个小时内完成了一幅巨大的光绘作品。分析句子结构可知，此处陈述过去发生的事实，且固定短语take place（发生）无被动语态，因此需使用一般过去时，空处应用take的过去式。故填took。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这项挑战在广东省广州技师学院举行，在那里，王和他的四名团队成员以及355名学生在大约两个小时内完成了一幅巨大的光绘作品。分析句子结构可知，该句为非限制性定语从句，从句中语法结构完整，且先行词Guangzhou Technician College为地点，因此需使用关系副词where作引导词，在从句中作状语。故填where。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：该艺术品展示的图像包括来自广东特色艺术形式舞狮的狮子头，中国共产党的标志，以及数百个五角星。分析句子结构可知，空后名词短语都属于空前images的内容，应用表示“包括”的介词including。故填including。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意：因为一些学生的光绘没有出现在最后的照片中，所以总共有328人完成了这项挑战。根据“total of”可知，此处是固定短语a total of，意为“总共”，空处应用不定冠词a。故填a。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意：王说：“我们想用这个创新的挑战来表达我们对中国共产党建党纪念日的敬意，并激励年轻人学习新技能，为我们国家的发展做出贡献。”根据“pay our respects”可知，此处是固定短语pay respect to，意为“向……致敬”，空处应用介词to。故填to。
【42题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：王说：“我们想用这个创新的挑战来表达我们对中国共产党建党纪念日的敬意，并激励年轻人学习新技能，为我们国家的发展做出贡献。”此处表示复数概念，表示“不止一项技能”，应使用skill的复数形式。故填skills。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意：“我们的目标也是向世界推广中国手工艺精神，展示中国教育的高质量成就。”分析句子结构可知，空处被the high-quality修饰，作showcase的宾语，应使用名词achievement，意为“成就，成绩”，此处可理解为特定的单个成就，也可理解为多个成就，achievement的单数和复数形式均可。故填achievement/achievements。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：这是王继2018年和2021年完成最大的光绘后，第三次成功打破吉尼斯世界纪录。分析句子结构可知，此处应使用副词successfully“成功地”在句中作状语，修饰动词broke。故填successfully。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这是王继2018年和2021年完成最大的光绘后，第三次成功打破吉尼斯世界纪录。根据上文王思波在挑战吉尼斯世界纪录的内容可推知，此处表示“最大的”光绘，应用形容词large的最高级。故填largest。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校外教Smith准备利用即将到来的中秋节假期去北京游玩，想征询你们的建议。请你给他写一封英文邮件，内容包括：
1.旅行建议(景点、美食、交通等)；
2.表达祝愿。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr Smith,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr Smith,
I’m glad to provide you with some suggestions on your upcoming trip to Beijing during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Beijing, as the capital of China, offers a rich cultural experience. The Forbidden City showcases Chinese history. The Tiananmen Square is a symbol of China. The Great Wall offers breathtaking views. You can also visit temples like the Yonghe Temple and explore hutongs (traditional alleyways) to experience traditional Chinese culture.
As for fine food, you can try Peking duck, Zhajiangmian and Bingtanghulu. By the way, use the subway, buses or taxis to get around. Renting a bike or using shared bicycles is also convenient.
I hope these suggestions will be helpful. Enjoy your trip to Beijing during the Mid-Autumm Festival!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是李华，你校外教Smith准备利用即将到来的中秋节假期去北京游玩，想征询你们的建议。请你给他写一封英文邮件。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建议：suggestion→advice
有帮助的：helpful→useful
高兴的：glad→delighted
传统的：traditional→conventional
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Beijing, as the capital of China, offers a rich cultural experience.
拓展句：Beijing, which is the capital of China, offers a rich cultural experience.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Renting a bike or using shared bicycles is also convenient. (运用了动名词作主语)
[高分句型2] I hope these suggestions will be helpful. (运用了省略that的宾语从句)
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
John Brown is a college student, who is performing well in all aspects. But when he was two years old, he suffered from autism (孤独症) that delayed his brain’s growth. The basic symptoms included inability to pick up social cues, a refusal to interact with friends or family, and a lack of skills in processing speech, thinking and learning.
John’s parents, who were teachers, were initially shocked at the revelation. What’s worse, they learned the bad news that John was going to become blind when he grew up. Even so, they kept his illness as a secret under medical advice, and were always there for their son.
As little John was at school, he began to notice how other kids were able to answer questions in class a lot faster than he did. Because of his significantly slow thinking, it took him many minutes to come up with an answer to the best of his abilities. But he worked harder than other classmates for his coursework, such as sitting in front of the class to read the words on the blackboard better, and spending longer time studying to pass tests.
John’s parents still stood by him, encouraging him and saying, “You are the best!” They recorded every detail of his growth in a notebook. But they were not prepared for how the following events positively changed their son’s life forever. Through primary and secondary schools, John began to change from keeping to himself to interacting with his classmates.
When he entered the college, he joined the marching band, something he never had any interest in, but his mom convinced him that it was a great way to not only make friends, but also help gain more confidence in himself. Later, he played the trumpet (小号) well and got along well with the band members.
At the same time, he showed his talent for creative writing and wrote his first essay about a brave man. His thinking ability and imagination made leaps. As he got even older, he taught his fellow classmates how to write essays well, and even shared what original pieces he wrote with them, despite the fact he was still unaware about his illness.
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。
However, one day when John came home from college, he accidentally found a medical chart in his parents’ room.
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Now, as an excellent college student, John is full of confidence and hope.
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【答案】However, one day when John came home from college, he accidentally found a medical chart in his parents’ room. It described his autism and the risk of blindness, information that had been kept hidden from him for most of his life. John was shaken by this discovery but he also felt a sense of relief. He finally understood why he had always felt different and out of place. He no longer needed to feel guilty for not fitting in or blaming himself for his limitations.
Now, as an excellent college student, John is full of confidence and hope. He has learned to embrace his autism and use it to his advantage. He no longer fears his blindness and instead accepts it as a part of who he is. His marching band experience helped him build friendships and confidence, and he now uses his trumpet-playing skills to lead the band in their performances. Creative writing has become his passion, and he publishes an online journal that documents his personal journey of overcoming challenges. John Brown is proof that autism and blindness cannot stop one’s success.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了约翰·布朗在两岁时被诊断出孤独症，但他的父母一直隐瞒真相。虽然约翰发现自己与其他孩子不一样，但在父母的支持下，他做到了最好的自己。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然而，有一天，当约翰从大学回家时，他意外地在父母的房间里发现了一张医疗单。”可知，第一段可描写约翰发现真相，明白了一切，如释重负。
②由第二段首句内容“现在，作为一名优秀的大学生，约翰充满了信心和希望。”可知，第二段可描写约翰接受了自己的特殊情况并活出了精彩。
2.续写线索：发现医疗单——了解真相如释重负——接受自己的病情——活出自己的精彩
3.词汇激活
行为类
①描述：describe/depict
②理解：understand/comprehend
③融入：fit in/blend in
情绪类
①害怕：fear/be afraid of
②自信：confidence/assurance
【点睛】[高分句型1] However, one day when John came home from college, he accidentally found a medical chart in his parents’ room.(运用了从属连词when引导的限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] He finally understood why he had always felt different and out of place.(运用了连接副词why引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型3] John Brown is proof that autism and blindness cannot stop one’s success.(运用了连词that引导的同位语从句)高三英语
注意事项：
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3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Four Outdoor Spring Activities for Kids
While we’re tempted to stay inside where it’s temperature-controlled and comfortable, getting outside is important for a child’s development. I’m sure you’ll find so many fun outdoor spring activities to do with your kids. They provide them with vitamin D from the sun,strengthen their bodies, enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills, help children appreciate nature, and so much more.
Kid-made Bird Feeder
Our kid-made bird feeder is made from recycled materials and birdseed. Simply have your children fill each bowl in the egg carton (蛋盒) with birdseed and hang it in a tree when you’re finished. This project helps kids work on measuring, pouring, concentration, hand-eye coordination and other skills.
Exploring Life at the Pond
Go to a local pond to explore there for a couple of hours. Study the pond ecosystem,search for creatures in the water and outside it, such as fish, worms, turtles and birds. Use our free printable to check off each creature or plant as you find it. This helps stimulate the curiosity about nature of your loved ones.
DIY Seed Bombs
Learn how to make homemade seed bombs to give as gifts to friends and neighbors. These earth-friendly seed bombs are made with recycled paper and can be planted directly into the soil. Include seeds from your favorite grasses or flowers in the seed bombs.
Gardening with Kids
Gardening is one of the best spring outdoor activities that you can do with your children.It helps kids learn patience, responsibility and self-confidence. Plus, knowing how to grow your own food is a valuable skill!
1. Which activity may best stimulate kids’ environmental awareness
A. Kid-made Bird Feeder and DIY Seed Bombs.
B. Kid-made Bird Feeder and Gardening with Kids.
C. Exploring Life at the Pond and DIY Seed Bombs.
D. Gardening with Kids and Exploring Life at the Pond.
2. What can you do at Exploring Life at the Pond
A. Find out what birds like to eat. B. Learn how to grow food.
C. Make earth-friendly seed bombs. D. Study a variety of wildlife.
3. For whom is the text intended
A. Parents. B. Children. C. Teachers. D. Travelers.
B
From the world’s last seven to a global population of more than 5000, China spent nearly 40 years bringing back crested ibises(朱鹗)from the edge of extinction.
With its typical red crest and face, as well as a long black mouth and snow-white feathers, the crested ibis is known as “the oriental gem” in China. They were once widespread in East Asia and Siberia until the 20th century when hunting, ecological damage and increased human activities drove the birds to near extinction.
In 1981, the entire species around the world was down to the seven crested ibises which were found only in Yangxian County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, and deep in the Qinling Mountains, making Qinling, a natural boundary between China's north and south,the last shelter of the wild birds.
Since 1981, the local government of Yangxian County has put forward four bans for the protection of the species, prohibiting activities including hunting in the birds' living areas,cutting down trees where they nest, using chemicals in their food-finding areas, and firing guns in their breeding(繁殖)areas. The Chinese government arranged special funds to protect the habitat of crested ibises, sealing off mountains to plant trees in the birds' living areas.China started the artificial breeding of crested ibises in 1991 and had bred more than 400 birds in Shaanxi as of last year.
Years of constant effort have brought promising results. It is estimated that there are more than 5,000 crested ibises in the world now, and a majority of them live in Shaanxi. The bird's habitat in China has risen from less than 5 square km in 1981 to the current 15,000 square km.
“It is lucky that the crested ibis, an ancient bird, is still flying around,” said Zan Linsen, head of the Shaanxi Academy of Forestry. “The conservation story of crested ibises not only shows us the power of ancient life, but also the necessity and urgency of ecological environment protection.”
4. Why are the Qinling Mountains so important to crested ibises
A. They are where crested ibises were first found.
B. They used to be the last habitat of crested ibises.
C. They are the only breeding area of crested ibises.
D. They protect crested ibises from natural enemies.
5. What can we conclude from paragraph 4
A. Crested ibises are unlikely to be bred artificially.
B It's legal to own hunting guns in Yangxian County.
C. Hunting has been the biggest threat to crested ibises.
D. The government plays a key role in saving crested ibises.
6. How does Zan Linsen feel about the conservation of crested ibises
A. Merciful and ambitious. B. Relieved and happy.
C. Shocked and curious. D. Sorry and regretful.
7. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Rare animals in China:crested ibises
B. Artificial breeding of crested ibises in China
C. Endangered crested ibises making a comeback
D. Crested ibises found again in the Qinling Mountains
C
I am a professor of clinical psychology. Some time ago I got halfway through a day of teaching before a co-worker pointed out to me I was quite carelessly wearing a pair of different shoes, one red and one black. I felt so embarrassed and upset but I would have to go teach my course like this. When I noticed how much I wanted to disappear and avoid this situation, I was determined to face it instead. I walked into class and announced to the students that I was wearing two shoes from different pairs, and directed their attention to my feet. Everyone laughed and we went on with class. Years later, a student in that class told me that this was the moment she first thought that maybe, just maybe, she could be a professor, too.
I shared my mistake because I realized that trying hide it was interfering with my ability to concentrate my mind on my teaching — but I had no idea that it would also help shorten the psychological distance between my students and myself.
Many contexts may punish or shame people for making mistakes. Our efforts to avoid them result from our desires for success, and how others will respond to our mistakes. We might feel self-criticism and shame if we do make some.
However, mistake making is part of learning new things, and it can draw us closer to others. It opens up the possibility of accepting mistakes gladly, letting us be more open and engaged in what we are doing.
We can say words of kindness and self-compassion to ourselves: Mistakes are natural and human; we can be kind to ourselves for this error and still try to do better next time; noticing our own imperfections can help us to be kind to others when we notice they are imperfect, too. When we practice our mistakes in this way, they can become opportunities to open up to others, learn about ourselves, and connect even more with what matters to us.
8. How does the author develop paragraph 1
A. By giving some examples. B. By following time order.
C. By doing scientific experiments. D. By sharing personal experience.
9. What was the result of the author sharing his mistake
A. Shameful. B. Unexpected. C. Punishable. D. Unaccepted.
10. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us
A. Intentions to avoid mistakes. B. Advantages of making mistakes.
C. Possibilities of making mistakes. D. Efforts to avoid making mistakes.
11. What can we know about mistakes from the last paragraph
A. They interfere with what we are doing.
B. They draw too much attention from us.
C. They are big opportunities to get us improved.
D. They make us feel irresponsible and defeated.
D
Clock making is a traditional craft which involves the building and repair of clocks. But it is now on the red list drawn up by the Heritage Crafts Association(HCA), which has warned that more specialists are retiring than entering the profession.
David Poole, a former master, said, “The shortage of clock makers is a problem. Whereas there used to be clock makers on the high street, a clock repair shop is a rare sight today. People will find it extremely difficult to identify anyone to repair their clocks.”
There are only about 250 makers and repairers left across Britain, according to HCA’s research. When specialists are near retirement, they often cannot afford to take on apprentices(学徒)as happened in the past. Besides, it is feared that the few training courses that have survived will not fill the gaps.
Howard Walwyn, a leading dealer in Kensington, warned that, if expertise in repairing is lost, clocks will become inanimate objects rather than living things, adding, “Most clock makers have fiddled with(捣鼓)clocks as kids, taking them apart, and trying to get them to work. The problem is that young kids now are spending all their time in front of screens and show little interest in clock making. I've got some younger clock makers, but they're few and far between.”
“There are also concerns that too many clock makers are prepared to use modern mechanical solutions to make a clock work, even if those solutions are aesthetically(审美地)wrong,” said Jonathan Betts, an adviser to the National Trust. He added, “Museum collections and more sensitive private collectors would much rather not have a clock cleaned so it looks brand new, but an awful lot of restorers reject that.” Mr. Poole, who became a clock maker in the1990s,said,“There are few people coming into the business. Most people who are in it are edging towards retirement, as am I. If people aren't skilled, all those lovely things won't be looked after properly.”
12. What does the underlined phrase "on the red list"in paragraph 1 mean
A. On top of standard. B. In need of improvement.
C. In response to demand. D. At risk of extinction.
13. What belongs to a traditional practice in the clock making field
A. Its pairing each apprentice with a specialist.
B. Its tailoring training programs for apprentices.
C. Its bringing in new blood by employing apprentices.
D. Its postponing experienced specialists' retirement age.
14. What prevents young kids from being clock makers according to Howard Walwyn
A. A relatively low salary. B. The lack of interest in clock making.
C. The tough employment environment. D. A limited number of training courses.
15. What is Jonathan Betts' concern
A. Many repairers adopt modern methods in clock making.
B. Many restorers are incapable of fixing mechanical clocks.
C. Private collectors show no interest in traditional techniques.
D. Museums refuse to include cleaned clocks in their collections.
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。
Home organization has been turned into an art form by social media influences who share beautiful images of boxes arranged by color or packed neatly into baskets. This is American addiction with organizing. ____16____ It’s not that we need to organize our junk to make it prettier.It’s that we need to buy less stuff. Here are some tips to help you break up with overbuying.
Begin by taking a look around to see what you have, what you need, and what you can get rid of. Periodically having a check will help you make better shopping decisions and will help reduce purchases. ____17____Break it into manageable parts, such as kitchen tools or winter clothes. Then identify what you use regularly and what can go.
Also consider which belongings bring you joy and which ones you wouldn’t miss if they were gone. Do clothes and shoes make you happy, or do you prefer the items you brought back from a trip Are your books your most prized possessions ____18____
Shop with intention. Some people buy items because they’re on sale. Some think it’s necessary to stock up on almost everything. Other people shop because it makes them happy. ____19____After momentary happiness, the items become part of the mountain of stuff unwanted.
____20____Deciding to buy something may not require much mental energy. But deciding what to do with unwanted items can be stressful and take up considerable time. Mindless shop-ping affects our mental health and teaches our children not to value their belongings because it makes each item seem less special. Doing so will benefit all of us, the next generation and our planet.
A. Shop mindfully.
B. Consider our planet.
C. Our shopping habits are complex.
D. But they ignore the root of the problem.
E. You don’t have to check your entire household at once.
F. Whatever the reason, the excitement usually doesn’t last long.
G. Knowing the answers to these questions will help you set priorities when shopping.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Liam is a brave young man. He started out on his big adventure, a bike trip from Alaska to Argentina.
In 2021, Liam was looking for something ____21____ . He had some experience in____22____ long distances. His longest bike trip was from Los Angeles to San Francisco. That helped him decide to____23____a much longer trip from the point farthest north in the USA to the southernmost town of the world.
Liam ____24____his trip on August 1, 2021.Other than basic life necessities and some ____25____ parts for his bike, he didn’t have much else. When initially knowing his trip, Liam’s family weren’t ____26____at first. But after seeing he____27____with it, they became his strongest supporters. Liam believed he ____28____the right path. As long as he was going south, he thought, he would finally reach his____29____.
Liam didn’t give up easily. During his trip, he had _____30_____. In spite of the trouble, he kept going. Liam_____31_____arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina on January 10, 2023—527 days after he_____32_____. He had made it, biking through 14 countries along the way.
Backpacking home to California, Liam hoped what he had done could _____33_____others to start an adventure of their own. In his opinion, everyone is _____34_____of amazing things. The hardest part is getting the _____35_____to attempt the things you want to do.
21. A. worrying B. equal C. formal D. challenging
22. A. flying B. swimming C. biking D. measuring
23. A. obey B. improve C. resist D. try
24. A. finished B. began C. guided D. explored
25 A. spare B. electrical C. shocking D. outworn
26. A. sure B. happy C. anxious D. tired
27. A. compared B. agreed C. competed D. continued
28. A. established B. limited C. chose D. defeated
29. A. situation B. courtyard C. destination D. road
30. A. difficulties B. pleasures C. fees D. desires
31. A. gradually B. eventually C. definitely D. completely
32. A. set off B. carried on C. gave in D. took off
33. A. force B. order C. inspire D. permit
34. A. aware B. capable C. ashamed D. proud
35. A. comment B. preservation C. package D. confidence
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。
Light-drawing artist Wang Sibo, better known as Roy Wang, led a team in a successful attempt ____36____(break) the Guinness World Record for the most people light drawing at the same time on June 29.
The challenge ____37____(take) place at Guangzhou Technician College, Guangdong Province, ____38____ Wang, along with four of his team members and 355 students from the college, completed a huge light drawing artwork in around two hours. The artwork shows images ____39____(include) a lion’s head from Guangdong’s characteristic art form lion dancing, the emblem (象征) of the Communist Party of China, as well as hundreds of pentagrams (五角星). Because some of the students’ light drawing didn’t appear in the final photograph, the challenge registered ____40____ total of 328 people who completed the task.
“With this innovative challenge we would like to pay our respects ____41____ the founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, and inspire young people to learn new ____42____(skill) and contribute them to the development of our country,” Wang said. “It is also our ambition to promote the spirit of Chinese craftsmanship to the world, and showcase the high-quality ____43____(achieve) of Chinese education.”
This marks the third time that Wang has ____44____(successful) broke the Guinness World Record, following his records in 2018 and 2021 in completing the _____45_____(large) light drawing.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校外教Smith准备利用即将到来的中秋节假期去北京游玩，想征询你们的建议。请你给他写一封英文邮件，内容包括：
1.旅行建议(景点、美食、交通等)；
2.表达祝愿。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr Smith,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
John Brown is a college student, who is performing well in all aspects. But when he was two years old, he suffered from autism (孤独症) that delayed his brain’s growth. The basic symptoms included inability to pick up social cues, a refusal to interact with friends or family, and a lack of skills in processing speech, thinking and learning.
John’s parents, who were teachers, were initially shocked at the revelation. What’s worse, they learned the bad news that John was going to become blind when he grew up. Even so, they kept his illness as a secret under medical advice, and were always there for their son.
As little John was at school, he began to notice how other kids were able to answer questions in class a lot faster than he did. Because of his significantly slow thinking, it took him many minutes to come up with an answer to the best of his abilities. But he worked harder than other classmates for his coursework, such as sitting in front of the class to read the words on the blackboard better, and spending longer time studying to pass tests.
John’s parents still stood by him, encouraging him and saying, “You are the best!” They recorded every detail of his growth in a notebook. But they were not prepared for how the following events positively changed their son’s life forever. Through primary and secondary schools, John began to change from keeping to himself to interacting with his classmates.
When he entered the college he joined the marching band, something he never had any interest in, but his mom convinced him that it was a great way to not only make friends, but also help gain more confidence in himself. Later, he played the trumpet (小号) well and got along well with the band members.
At the same time, he showed his talent for creative writing and wrote his first essay about a brave man. His thinking ability and imagination made leaps. As he got even older, he taught his fellow classmates how to write essays well, and even shared what original pieces he wrote with them, despite the fact he was still unaware about his illness.
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。
However, one day when John came home from college, he accidentally found a medical chart in his parents’ room.
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Now, as an excellent college student, John is full of confidence and hope.
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