2023-2024安徽省当涂重点中学高二上学期10月月考英语试题（原卷版+ 解析版 含听力音频）考试试卷

当涂一中高二年级2023-2024学年度10月份月考
英语试题
卷面分值：150分 考试时间：120分钟
注意事项：
1. 本试卷共 8页。答题前，考生务必将自己的学校、姓名、座位号写在答卷的密封区内。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂;非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写在答卷的指定位置上。请保持试卷卷面整洁，不折叠、不破损。
3. 考试结束后，请将答卷交回。
第一卷(选择题 共95分)
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. When does the swimming lesson start
A. At 4:30. B. At 4:45. C. At 5:15.
2. Why is the man late
A. Because of the heavy traffic. B. Because of the bad weather. C. Because of a basketball match.
3. What is the woman good at
A. Singing. B. Playing the piano. C. Playing the drums.
4. What kind of movies does the woman probably like
A. Action movies. B. Comedy movies. C. Romantic movies.
5. What does the man think of the training
A. Disappointing. B. Satisfying. C. Worrying.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. Which is the special offer today
A. Bacon. B. Chicken rolls. C. Fried eggs.
7. What does the woman probably do
A. A waitress. B. A cook. C. A salesperson.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the man trying to do
A. Make an appointment with a doctor. B. Ask the woman for some advice. C. Complain about a doctor.
9. What will the man probably do next
A. Take more medicine. B. Avoid working too hard. C. See the doctor right away.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
10. How does John feel about Amy’s poetry
A. It is very classic. B. It is very romantic. C. It is very unique.
11. When is the conversation probably taking place
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Thursday.
12. What topic of poetry will the speakers read about this Thursday
A. Love. B. Nature. C. Friendship.
13. Whose works will the speakers read this week
A. John Keats’. B. Emily Dickinson’s. C. William Wordsworth’s.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What does the woman just want to buy first
A. A few rocks. B. A small bottle. C. Some beautiful fish.
15. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At home. B. On a flight. C. In a shop.
16. Why should a few rocks be put into the tank according to the man
A. To decorate the tank. B. To keep the water clean. C. To allow the fish to swim around.
17. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Keep the fish in a round bottle.
B. Compare the prices of fishes.
C. Put some underwater plants in the tank.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker talking to
A Librarians. B. Freshmen. C. Teachers.
19 What is scheduled in the first week
A. Some talks. B. Some games. C. Some tours.
20. What do we know about the library computers
A. They are connected to printers. B. They are limited in number. C. They have access to the Internet.
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
Five ancient Chinese poems about spring
As the winter chill still lingers through early spring longing for warm days has sprung up everywhere. Before the flowers are in full blossom here is a collection of ancient Chinese poems picturing the revival of life during spring. The English translations used in this article are from Chinese translator Xu Yuanchong.
Spring Morning — by Meng Haoran （689 —740） of the Tang Dynasty （618 —907）
This spring morning in bed I’m lying. Not to awake till birds are crying. After one night of wind and showers How many are the fallen flowers！
Written in a Village South of the Capital — by Cui Hu （772—846） of the Tang Dynasty
In this house on this day last year a pink face vied
In beauty with the pink peach blossoms side by side.
I do not know today where the pink face has gone
In the vernal breeze still smile pink peach blossoms full －blown.
Happy Rain on a Spring Night （Excerpts） — by Du Fu （712—770） of the Tang Dynasty
Good rain knows its time right, It will fall when comes spring.
With wind it steals in night, Mute, it moistens each thing.
Dreaming of the Southern Shore — by Bai Juyi （772—846） of the Tang Dynasty
Fair Southern shore
With scenes I much adore.
At sunrise riverside flowers redder than fire
In spring green waves grow as blue as sapphire
Which I can’t but admire
Love Seeds — by Wang Wei （701 —761） of the Tang Dynasty
Red berries grow in the southern land
How many load in spring the trees？
Gather them till full is your hand
They would revive fond memories.
1. Which of the following statements is NOT true？
A. Meng Haoran lived longer than other poets.
B. All of the poets were from the Tang Dynasty.
C Both Cui Hu and Bai Juyi died at the same age.
D. Cui Hu wrote a poem highlighting the color pink.
2. Which one of the poems mentions the scene along a river？
A. Love Seeds B. Happy Rain on a Spring Night
C. Dreaming of the Southern Shore D. Written in a village South of the Capital
3. Which season are the poems probably talking about？
A. Winter B. Autumn C. Summer D. Spring
B
You start by running around the school track three times to warm up. This is followed by exercises or long jump for the girls and football or basketball for the boys. That is an average 45 -minute PE class— but do you really enjoy it
For students at the Second High School Attached to Beijing Normal University, sports classes have experienced a welcome change. Senior 2 students now learn the traditional Chinese martial art of sword-fighting (中国剑术), making PE the most popular lesson on the timetable. “The classes used to be boring as we just did the same things again and again,” said Xiao Tong. “But now PE classes are such fun. Sword-fighting is so cool.” His classmate Wei Jie agrees. “As well as being fun, we learn about traditional Chinese culture,” she said. The usual morning exercises performed to music on the school playground have been replaced by kicking and punching practice (搏击操) to a pop music by Zheng Xiuwen. “We didn't pay much attention when we heard the old music,” Xiao explained, “But when Zheng's music is played, we get excited.” Mao Min, the PE teacher who introduced the changes, is pleased that the students now enjoy sports lessons more. “The classes encourage healthy lifestyles and I am always looking for creative ways to keep the students active,” he said. Schools offer activities according to what sports facilities (设备) they have. For example, students at the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University can choose to learn swimming, taekwondo (跆拳道) or volleyball. “I take my volleyball very seriously so I keep fit by playing it,” said Senior 2 student Zhang Zheng. “Students only try hard in sports that interest them.”
4. Why was Xiao Tong not interested in PE classes in the past
A. Because he didn't do well in sports.
B. Because he disliked the same activities.
C Because he thought the classes too long-
D. Because he was tired of the PE teacher.
5. Which sport is NOT mentioned in the text
A. Sword-fighting. B. Volleyball. C. Skating. D. Punching practice.
6. What does the text mainly talk about
A. Sword-fighting appears in PE classes.
B. Students try hard in all sports at school.
C. Schools offer necessary sports facilities.
D. PE classes are welcoming new changes.
7. What is the attitude of the students towards new PE classes
A. Supportive. B. Negative. C. Uncaring. D. Doubtful.
C
The world is being alerted to the possibility of a severe drought crisis caused by the recent heatwave that has affected much of Asia and the arrival of El Ni o, which can cause intense drought for 2 3 years, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpa-archa has warned.
Thailand is susceptible (易受影响的) to the effects of El Ni o, which is forecast to start in June. The world is expected to face an intense drought due to the occurrence of El Ni o, leading to reduced rainfall during the rainy season, or possibly no rain at all.
In addition to the ongoing drought, Thailand is also facing another unprecedented (前所未有的) phenomenon, the so-called “Monster Asian heatwave”. This extreme heatwave underlined growing global warming concerns and has made it even more important to recognise the need to reduce plastic wastes and industrial air pollutants. There is no quick fix, however. Because we have been worsening the environment for many decades, it will take many years of intensive efforts to tackle the global warming problem.
“Preparing to deal with the severe drought crisis for the next 2 3 years is urgent,” Varawut stressed. In the past, Bangkok has experienced flooding and a rising sea level due to the melting of the polar ice caps. If the situation worsens beyond the current level, the El Ni o issue will become even more severe in the next 2 3 years.
Solutions to this problem include building more reservoirs (水库) and expanding the waterways to accommodate rainfall during this rainy season. Although this year’s dry season is a concern, there are still adequate water reserves in the dams. However, the situation is expected to worsen next year and in 2025. Therefore, sufficient water storage facilities and efficient farmland irrigation system are vital preparations.
“Whether the issue of climate change will lead to the collapse of our world, or not, is still up in the air. We may not have reached that stage yet but if we do not speed up efforts to tackle this issue seriously, we may face a loss of biodiversity,” Varawut said.
8. What are the two main factors of the possible drought crisis
A. Flooding and sea level rising. B. Extreme heat and the El Ni o.
C. Melting polar ice caps and plastic waste. D. Industrial air pollutants and global warming.
9. What does the underlined phrase “quick fix” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Good result. B. Big decision. C. Easy solution. D. Perfect excuse.
10. How should the drought crisis be solved according to Varawut
A. By reducing plastic waste.
B. By expanding more farmland.
C. By increasing the amount of rainfall.
D. By constructing enough water storage facilities.
11. Which statement will Varawut probably agree with
A. The collapse of the world is on the way.
B. The loss of biodiversity is not a major concern.
C. The effects of climate change are still uncertain.
D. Efforts to address climate change need to be sped up.
D
Think back to your first memory. How old were you at the time Chances are you can’t remember anything earlier than kindergarten or primary school — nothing about your first words, steps, or solid food other than what your parents have later told you. This phenomenon is called “infantile amnesia”, due to which the majority of adults rarely remember things that happen to them before the age of three.
So why is it that we can’t remember being a baby The answer lies in the way that our brain’s ability to store memories changes as we grow. At birth, a baby’s brain is only a quarter of its adult size, growing to three-quarters the size of an adult brain by age two. This increase is associated with a growth in the number of brain cells — called neurons (神经元) — and the connections between these cells.
A part of the brain that is particularly important in forming memories is the hippocampus (海马体), says Dr Dhanisha Jhaveri, a researcher at The University of Queensland. This region stores autobiographical memories from specific events in our lives. “In the hippocampus, new neurons are constantly being created. In adulthood, new cells are still being produced, but the rate of production in the hippocampus slows down,” says Dr Jhaveri.
Neuroscientists believe that the rapid rate at which brain cells are being produced in childhood could be the cause of infantile amnesia. Because so many new neurons are being produced and form connections with each other in memory circuits, they might disrupt (扰乱) existing networks of memories that have already formed.
Despite this memory loss, childhood experiences have been found to influence adult behaviour years later, which suggests that traces of these memories could be stored somewhere in the brain that isn’t easy to access.
In research in animals, scientists have found that latent (潜在的) traces of early experiences remain in the brain for a long time, and can later be triggered (触发) by a reminder. It highlights the important influence of early life experiences on mental and emotional well-being later in life.
12. What is infantile amnesia
A. The inability to form memories during adulthood. B. The inability to recall early experiences.
C. The influence on existing memory networks. D. The influence on mental and emotional well-being.
13. What do we learn about the brain according to the passage
A. New neurons disrupt existing memory circuits. B. The hippocampus plays a passive role in one’s memory.
C. A baby’s brain is three-quarters the size of an adult brain. D. Brain cells are being produced more rapidly in adulthood.
14. What does the research in animals show
A. Memories are stored separately in their brain. B. Memories are mainly formed when they are young.
C. Early experiences have a long-term impact on life. D. Early experiences are easy to be triggered by a reminder.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. The Formation of Early Childhood Memories
B. The Impact of Infantile Amnesia on Memory Networks
C. The Role of the Hippocampus in Memory Formation
D. The Influence of Early Life Experiences on Mental Well-being
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。
You’ve just received your final grades and they’re not exactly what you were hoping for. To make matters worse, your BFF’s grades have got you green with envy. Try not to panic. We’ve put together some tips to help you manage.
Be happy for them
First things first, make sure you start things off right by congratulating them for doing well this semester (学期). We’re not going to lie. This can be hard when you’re overwhelmed with jealousy (忌妒), but your BFF has worked for it and they deserve to be celebrated. Don’t hate them for their achievements.____16____. Just ask what kind of friend you want to be—one who is proud of their bestie’s achievements or one who lets jealousy get in the way
Confront (正视) your feelings
In saying that, being happy for your BFF doesn’t mean you should repress your feelings. Jealousy is natural. Jealousy can quickly become a problem for both your friendship and your mental health when it’s repressed. So, ____17____. Ask yourself where this jealousy is coming from and whether your BFF getting a better grade than you actually matters in the long run. Getting to the root of these feelings is an important first step to overcoming your jealousy.
Use it as motivation
Feeling jealous doesn’t have to be a bad thing. The fact that you’re envious of your friend’s grades means that you care about your studies. One of the best things to do in this situation is to use your jealousy as motivation to do better. Figure out where you went wrong and learn from your mistakes. Don’t focus all your energy on feeling upset.____18____.
Focus on what you learned, not the grades you received
____19____. Rather than worrying about your grades, try to focus on the knowledge and skills you learned throughout the semester and how they helped you improve as a person. Either way, your time at school has helped you grow in a way that can’t be measured by your GPA(Grade Point Average).
____20____
The fact that your BFF received a higher grade than you doesn’t mean you’re a failure. We need to stop using other people’s successes as a benchmark for our own self-worth. Life isn’t a competition. Focus on your own strengths, appreciate yourself more, and soon enough your jealousy will just melt away.
A. Try not to compare yourself to others
B. Attempt to be honest with how you’re feeling
C. While grades are important they aren’t everything
D. Focus on them, and soon your jealousy will melt away
E. Allow yourself to feel genuinely (真诚地) happy for your friend
F. Instead, try to setting new goals and creating better study habits
G. However, envy can quickly become a problem for your friendship
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。
We all know that physical exercise has treatment power, but who would have ever imagined that playing ping pong could help ____21____ the brain
For decades, the recording artist and activist Nenad Bach ____22____ the world performing with famous musicians like Bono and Luciano Pavarotti. However, everything came to a ____23____ stop in 2010 when Nenad was ____24____ to have Parkinson’s disease(帕金森病). Everything that Nenad thought was ordinary in life was ____25____. “Music is a passion of mine,” he said. “When I was told I had Parkinson’s, I didn’t know what it was. Five years later, I couldn’t play a single chord(和弦) on the ____26____.”
One day, a friend of Nenad’s asked him to play ____27____ with him, and Nenad said yes. The effects were ____28____ and positive: he woke up the next day filled with a “____29____ to live”, and his physical and cognitive(认知的) issues had _____30_____. Encouraged, he kept playing. For months, he told everyone around him about how ping pong was _____31_____ his Parkinson’s, but his praise fell on deaf ears. _____32_____, he took matters into his own hands and started Ping Pong Parkinson’s sessions. Once the sessions _____33_____ momentum(势头), he created a nonprofit organization called Ping Pong Parkinson (PPP). PPP hopes to encourage people living with Parkinson’s to play ping ping for its multiple _____34_____.
Nenad has made spreading the word about the power of ping pong as his new life goal! He hopes others will _____35_____ the sport and see the same sort of cognitive and physical improvements he’s enjoyed.
21. A. research B. recover C. measure D. assess
22. A. toured B. saved C. created D. changed
23. A. slow B. steady C. usual D. sudden
24. A. followed B. qualified C. found D. predicted
25. A. gone B. ignored C. prepared D. settled
26. A. book B. door C. guitar D. table
27. A. chess B. cards C. ping pong D. football
28. A. unclear B. immediate C. possible D. inactive
29. A. refusal B. duty C. necessity D. desire
30. A. broken B. appeared C. improved D. remained
31. A. destroying B. helping C. abusing D. cheating
32. A. Finally B. Actually C. Unexpectedly D. Obviously
33. A. moved B. lost C. divided D. gained
34. A. benefits B. skills C. requirements D. standards
35. A. go over B. pick out C. decide on D. take up
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。
As early as a thousand years ago in Kaifeng, China, there were a group of people, in their unique way,____36____ (present) art and beauty____37____(exquisite)(精美的). Such craft is known____38____Bian embroidery(刺绣). It is now recognized as a state-level intangible cultural heritage. Bian embroidery____39____(characterize) by simplicity and serenity(宁静), which is considered ____40____unique form of artistic____41____(express) of the Song Dynasty. The purest natural colors and delicate stitches (针法) make the embroidery look vivid like a painting if not bring it to life. For each piece of work, embroiderers would integrate many elements into it including fine art, literature and philosophy. The re-creation of the first volume of the work Along the River during the Qingming Festival is the work of____42____(experience) Bian embroiderers(刺绣工) who have long observed the____43____(origin) work Qingming Festival and objects.
____44____took over 20 embroiderers a year working around the clock to complete such a masterpiece. The millennium-old craft still has its charm today. It goes beyond the time, bringing out the fine texture of painting. It can also be a treasure_____45_____one holds dear.
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，你的外教请你在周五的口语课上介绍你最喜爱的食物。请你提前写一篇短文，内容包括：
1). 简介(引言)
2). 喜爱的理由(可从个人经历和感受，外观，气味，口感，手感，相关的联想及回忆等等方面进行描述)
3). 总结
注意：写作词数应为80个左右;
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 读后续写
As Hurricane Ian bore down on Florida, many residents who decided to stay found themselves unable to leave.
When the water slipped in under the door of their home in Naples, Florida, it was just a sign that it was time to go.
It was around noon on Wednesday, September 28 last year and Darcy Bishop woke up her two brothers who had been resting after lunch. She pulled the wheelchair up to the oldest, Russell Rochow, 66. Her other brother, Todd Rochow, 63, was in his room, changing clothes. He could manage with a walker.
Both men had been born with disabilities, and their mental development was like that of a young child. But they found joy in their surroundings. Russell loved riding the bus and going to parks. Todd liked collecting cans at the beach and playing on the boat in the neighbor, Hance Walters’ home. Bishop, 61, was their lifeline, their little sister who had long felt a duty to keep them safe.
“We’ve got to get going!” she shouted to Todd. She went to open the front door. It would not move. The weight of the water on the other side had shut it tight.
She rushed to try the door to the garage, where Todd’s walker was stored. It, too, was stuck.
That’s when the house the three brothers shared began to flood.
The only way to go was up.
Bishop guided Todd to the stairs, and he grabbed the banister(栏杆). She helped him pull himself slowly up to the top where he waited in a chair.
But stairs were impossible for Russell, who could neither walk nor bend his stiff legs.
Bishop dragged on the belt around Russell’s waist, but he was nearly 77 kilograms. She tried every position possible, switching from pushing to pulling, and managed to get him up a few carpeted steps.
But the water followed.
Bishop called 911 and was told someone would come soon. But out the window she could already see furniture, boats and cars floating by.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Meanwhile, Bishop was crazy and desperate.
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At around 6:30 p. m., Russell said, “Somebody’s downstairs.”
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英语试题
卷面分值：150分 考试时间：120分钟
注意事项：
1. 本试卷共 8页。答题前，考生务必将自己的学校、姓名、座位号写在答卷的密封区内。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂;非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写在答卷的指定位置上。请保持试卷卷面整洁，不折叠、不破损。
3. 考试结束后，请将答卷交回。
第一卷(选择题 共95分)
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. When does the swimming lesson start
A. At 4:30. B. At 4:45. C. At 5:15.
2. Why is the man late
A. Because of the heavy traffic. B. Because of the bad weather. C. Because of a basketball match.
3. What is the woman good at
A. Singing. B. Playing the piano. C. Playing the drums.
4. What kind of movies does the woman probably like
A. Action movies. B. Comedy movies. C. Romantic movies.
5. What does the man think of the training
A. Disappointing. B. Satisfying. C. Worrying.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. Which is the special offer today
A. Bacon. B. Chicken rolls. C. Fried eggs.
7. What does the woman probably do
A. A waitress. B. A cook. C. A salesperson.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the man trying to do
A. Make an appointment with a doctor. B. Ask the woman for some advice. C. Complain about a doctor.
9. What will the man probably do next
A. Take more medicine. B. Avoid working too hard. C. See the doctor right away.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
10. How does John feel about Amy’s poetry
A. It is very classic. B. It is very romantic. C. It is very unique.
11. When is the conversation probably taking place
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Thursday.
12. What topic of poetry will the speakers read about this Thursday
A. Love. B. Nature. C. Friendship.
13. Whose works will the speakers read this week
A. John Keats’. B. Emily Dickinson’s. C. William Wordsworth’s.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What does the woman just want to buy first
A. A few rocks. B. A small bottle. C. Some beautiful fish.
15. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At home. B. On a flight. C. In a shop.
16. Why should a few rocks be put into the tank according to the man
A. To decorate the tank. B. To keep the water clean. C. To allow the fish to swim around.
17. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Keep the fish in a round bottle.
B. Compare the prices of fishes.
C. Put some underwater plants in the tank.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker talking to
A. Librarians. B. Freshmen. C. Teachers.
19. What is scheduled in the first week
A. Some talks. B. Some games. C. Some tours.
20. What do we know about the library computers
A. They are connected to printers. B. They are limited in number. C. They have access to the Internet.
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
Five ancient Chinese poems about spring
As the winter chill still lingers through early spring longing for warm days has sprung up everywhere. Before the flowers are in full blossom here is a collection of ancient Chinese poems picturing the revival of life during spring. The English translations used in this article are from Chinese translator Xu Yuanchong.
Spring Morning — by Meng Haoran （689 —740） of the Tang Dynasty （618 —907）
This spring morning in bed I’m lying. Not to awake till birds are crying. After one night of wind and showers How many are the fallen flowers！
Written in a Village South of the Capital — by Cui Hu （772—846） of the Tang Dynasty
In this house on this day last year a pink face vied
In beauty with the pink peach blossoms side by side.
I do not know today where the pink face has gone
In the vernal breeze still smile pink peach blossoms full －blown.
Happy Rain on a Spring Night （Excerpts） — by Du Fu （712—770） of the Tang Dynasty
Good rain knows its time right, It will fall when comes spring.
With wind it steals in night, Mute, it moistens each thing.
Dreaming of the Southern Shore — by Bai Juyi （772—846） of the Tang Dynasty
Fair Southern shore
With scenes I much adore.
At sunrise riverside flowers redder than fire
In spring green waves grow as blue as sapphire
Which I can’t but admire
Love Seeds — by Wang Wei （701 —761） of the Tang Dynasty
Red berries grow in the southern land
How many load in spring the trees？
Gather them till full is your hand
They would revive fond memories.
1. Which of the following statements is NOT true？
A. Meng Haoran lived longer than other poets.
B. All of the poets were from the Tang Dynasty.
C. Both Cui Hu and Bai Juyi died at the same age.
D. Cui Hu wrote a poem highlighting the color pink.
2. Which one of the poems mentions the scene along a river？
A. Love Seeds B. Happy Rain on a Spring Night
C Dreaming of the Southern Shore D. Written in a village South of the Capital
3. Which season are the poems probably talking about？
A. Winter B. Autumn C. Summer D. Spring
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。作者主要介绍了五首关于春天的古诗词。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由第一首诗“Spring Morning — by Meng Haoran （689 —740） of the Tang Dynasty”（《春日》孟浩然（689 —740）可知，孟浩然只活了51岁，而第三首诗“Du Fu （712—770）”（杜甫712—770）可知杜甫活了74岁，A选项孟浩然比其他诗人活得久是错误的，故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四首诗“Dreaming of the Southern Shore — by Bai Juyi”（《忆江南》白居易）“At sunrise riverside flowers redder than fire；In spring green waves grow as blue as sapphire”(日出江花红胜火，春来江水绿如蓝)可知，这首诗描写了沿河的风景，故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由标题 “Five ancient Chinese poems about spring”（五首关于春天的古诗）可知，这些诗是描写春天的。故选D项。
B
You start by running around the school track three times to warm up. This is followed by exercises or long jump for the girls and football or basketball for the boys. That is an average 45 -minute PE class— but do you really enjoy it
For students at the Second High School Attached to Beijing Normal University, sports classes have experienced a welcome change. Senior 2 students now learn the traditional Chinese martial art of sword-fighting (中国剑术), making PE the most popular lesson on the timetable. “The classes used to be boring as we just did the same things again and again,” said Xiao Tong. “But now PE classes are such fun. Sword-fighting is so cool.” His classmate Wei Jie agrees. “As well as being fun, we learn about traditional Chinese culture,” she said. The usual morning exercises performed to music on the school playground have been replaced by kicking and punching practice (搏击操) to a pop music by Zheng Xiuwen. “We didn't pay much attention when we heard the old music,” Xiao explained, “But when Zheng's music is played, we get excited.” Mao Min, the PE teacher who introduced the changes, is pleased that the students now enjoy sports lessons more. “The classes encourage healthy lifestyles and I am always looking for creative ways to keep the students active,” he said. Schools offer activities according to what sports facilities (设备) they have. For example, students at the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University can choose to learn swimming, taekwondo (跆拳道) or volleyball. “I take my volleyball very seriously so I keep fit by playing it,” said Senior 2 student Zhang Zheng. “Students only try hard in sports that interest them.”
4. Why was Xiao Tong not interested in PE classes in the past
A. Because he didn't do well in sports.
B. Because he disliked the same activities.
C. Because he thought the classes too long-
D. Because he was tired of the PE teacher.
5. Which sport is NOT mentioned in the text
A. Sword-fighting. B. Volleyball. C. Skating. D. Punching practice.
6. What does the text mainly talk about
A. Sword-fighting appears in PE classes.
B. Students try hard in all sports at school.
C. Schools offer necessary sports facilities.
D. PE classes are welcoming new changes.
7. What is the attitude of the students towards new PE classes
A. Supportive. B. Negative. C. Uncaring. D. Doubtful.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章通过介绍北师大第二附中的体育课发生了可喜的变化。高二的学生现在学习中国传统武术搏击，这使得体育课成为课程表上最受欢迎的课程。引出主题中国的体育课迎来了新的变化。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“‘The classes used to be boring as we just did the same things again and again,’ said Xiao Tong. (晓彤说：“以前的课程很无聊，因为我们只是一遍又一遍地做同样的事情。”)”可知，晓彤过去对体育课不感兴趣，因为他不喜欢同样的活动，感到无聊。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Senior 2 students now learn the traditional Chinese martial art of sword-fighting (中国剑术), making PE the most popular lesson on the timetable. (高二的学生现在学习中国传统武术--剑术，这使得体育课成为课程表上最受欢迎的课程。)”；“The usual morning exercises performed to music on the school playground have been replaced by kicking and punching practice (搏击操) to a pop music by Zheng Xiuwen. (通常在学校操场上伴着音乐进行的晨练已经被郑秀文演唱的流行音乐搏击操所取代。)”；“For example, students at the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University can choose to learn swimming, taekwondo (跆拳道) or volleyball. (例如，北京师范大学附属实验中学的学生可以选择学习游泳、跆拳道或排球)”可知，文章提到了A. 剑术；B. 排球；D. 搏击操。故选C。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Senior 2 students now learn the traditional Chinese martial art of sword-fighting (中国剑术), making PE the most popular lesson on the timetable. (高二的学生现在学习中国传统武术--剑术，这使得体育课成为课程表上最受欢迎的课程。)”；“The usual morning exercises performed to music on the school playground have been replaced by kicking and punching practice (搏击操) to a pop music by Zheng Xiuwen.(通常在学校操场上伴着音乐进行的晨练已经被郑秀文演唱的流行音乐搏击操所取代。)”；“For example, students at the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University can choose to learn swimming, taekwondo (跆拳道) or volleyball. (例如，北京师范大学附属实验中学的学生可以选择学习游泳、跆拳道或排球。)”可知，本文主要讲述了体育课迎来了新的变化。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“‘Mao Min, the PE teacher who introduced the changes, is pleased that the students now enjoy sports lessons more. (介绍这些变化的体育老师毛敏很高兴学生们现在更喜欢体育课了。)”可知，学生对新体育课的态度是支持的。故选A。
C
The world is being alerted to the possibility of a severe drought crisis caused by the recent heatwave that has affected much of Asia and the arrival of El Ni o, which can cause intense drought for 2 3 years, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpa-archa has warned.
Thailand is susceptible (易受影响的) to the effects of El Ni o, which is forecast to start in June. The world is expected to face an intense drought due to the occurrence of El Ni o, leading to reduced rainfall during the rainy season, or possibly no rain at all.
In addition to the ongoing drought, Thailand is also facing another unprecedented (前所未有的) phenomenon, the so-called “Monster Asian heatwave”. This extreme heatwave underlined growing global warming concerns and has made it even more important to recognise the need to reduce plastic wastes and industrial air pollutants. There is no quick fix, however. Because we have been worsening the environment for many decades, it will take many years of intensive efforts to tackle the global warming problem.
“Preparing to deal with the severe drought crisis for the next 2 3 years is urgent,” Varawut stressed. In the past, Bangkok has experienced flooding and a rising sea level due to the melting of the polar ice caps. If the situation worsens beyond the current level, the El Ni o issue will become even more severe in the next 2 3 years.
Solutions to this problem include building more reservoirs (水库) and expanding the waterways to accommodate rainfall during this rainy season. Although this year’s dry season is a concern, there are still adequate water reserves in the dams. However, the situation is expected to worsen next year and in 2025. Therefore, sufficient water storage facilities and efficient farmland irrigation system are vital preparations.
“Whether the issue of climate change will lead to the collapse of our world, or not, is still up in the air. We may not have reached that stage yet but if we do not speed up efforts to tackle this issue seriously, we may face a loss of biodiversity,” Varawut said.
8. What are the two main factors of the possible drought crisis
A. Flooding and sea level rising. B. Extreme heat and the El Ni o.
C. Melting polar ice caps and plastic waste. D. Industrial air pollutants and global warming.
9. What does the underlined phrase “quick fix” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Good result. B. Big decision. C. Easy solution. D. Perfect excuse.
10. How should the drought crisis be solved according to Varawut
A. By reducing plastic waste.
B. By expanding more farmland.
C. By increasing the amount of rainfall.
D. By constructing enough water storage facilities.
11. Which statement will Varawut probably agree with
A. The collapse of the world is on the way.
B. The loss of biodiversity is not a major concern.
C. The effects of climate change are still uncertain.
D. Efforts to address climate change need to be sped up.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是篇议论文。文章讲述了全球变暖导致的干旱危机和环境问题，分析了相应的解决办法，表达了要加紧努力来解决这一问题的观点。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The world is being alerted to the possibility of a severe drought crisis caused by the recent heatwave that has affected much of Asia and the arrival of El Ni o, which can cause intense drought for 2 3 years, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpa-archa has warned.”（自然资源和环境部长Varawut Silpa-archa警告说，由于最近影响亚洲大部分地区的热浪和厄尔尼诺的到来，世界正在警惕可能发生严重干旱危机的可能性，这可能导致2 - 3年的严重干旱。）可知，可能导致干旱危机的两个因素是极热天气和厄尔尼诺。故选B。
【9题详解】
词义猜测题。根据下文“Because we have been worsening the environment for many decades, it will take many years of intensive efforts to tackle the global warming problem.”（由于几十年来我们一直在恶化环境，因此解决全球变暖问题将需要多年的努力。）可知，该句是对“There is no quick fix,”的解释说明，因为解决全球变暖问题需要长期的努力，所以没有快速的、容易的解决办法，故“quick fix”应该是指“快速、容易的解决办法”。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Solutions to this problem include building more reservoirs (水库) and expanding the waterways to accommodate rainfall during this rainy season.”（解决这个问题的办法包括建造更多的水库和扩大水道以适应雨季的降雨。）和“Therefore, sufficient water storage facilities and efficient farmland irrigation system are vital preparations.”（因此，充足的蓄水设施和高效的农田灌溉系统是至关重要的准备工作。）可知，Varawut认为干旱危机应该通过建造充足的蓄水设施来解决。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段Varawut所说的话“We may not have reached that stage yet but if we do not speed up efforts to tackle this issue seriously, we may face a loss of biodiversity.”（我们可能还没有达到这个阶段，但如果我们不加快努力认真解决这个问题，我们可能会面临生物多样性的损失。）可知，Varawut可能会同意加快应对气候变化的做法。故选D。
D
Think back to your first memory. How old were you at the time Chances are you can’t remember anything earlier than kindergarten or primary school — nothing about your first words, steps, or solid food other than what your parents have later told you. This phenomenon is called “infantile amnesia”, due to which the majority of adults rarely remember things that happen to them before the age of three.
So why is it that we can’t remember being a baby The answer lies in the way that our brain’s ability to store memories changes as we grow. At birth, a baby’s brain is only a quarter of its adult size, growing to three-quarters the size of an adult brain by age two. This increase is associated with a growth in the number of brain cells — called neurons (神经元) — and the connections between these cells.
A part of the brain that is particularly important in forming memories is the hippocampus (海马体), says Dr Dhanisha Jhaveri, a researcher at The University of Queensland. This region stores autobiographical memories from specific events in our lives. “In the hippocampus, new neurons are constantly being created. In adulthood, new cells are still being produced, but the rate of production in the hippocampus slows down,” says Dr Jhaveri.
Neuroscientists believe that the rapid rate at which brain cells are being produced in childhood could be the cause of infantile amnesia. Because so many new neurons are being produced and form connections with each other in memory circuits, they might disrupt (扰乱) existing networks of memories that have already formed.
Despite this memory loss, childhood experiences have been found to influence adult behaviour years later, which suggests that traces of these memories could be stored somewhere in the brain that isn’t easy to access.
In research in animals, scientists have found that latent (潜在的) traces of early experiences remain in the brain for a long time, and can later be triggered (触发) by a reminder. It highlights the important influence of early life experiences on mental and emotional well-being later in life.
12. What is infantile amnesia
A. The inability to form memories during adulthood. B. The inability to recall early experiences.
C. The influence on existing memory networks. D. The influence on mental and emotional well-being.
13. What do we learn about the brain according to the passage
A. New neurons disrupt existing memory circuits. B. The hippocampus plays a passive role in one’s memory.
C. A baby’s brain is three-quarters the size of an adult brain. D. Brain cells are being produced more rapidly in adulthood.
14. What does the research in animals show
A. Memories are stored separately in their brain. B. Memories are mainly formed when they are young.
C. Early experiences have a long-term impact on life. D. Early experiences are easy to be triggered by a reminder.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. The Formation of Early Childhood Memories
B. The Impact of Infantile Amnesia on Memory Networks
C. The Role of the Hippocampus in Memory Formation
D. The Influence of Early Life Experiences on Mental Well-being
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了什么是婴儿健忘症并分析了婴儿健忘症的原因以及婴儿健忘症对人体记忆网的影响。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Chances are you can’t remember anything earlier than kindergarten or primary school — nothing about your first words, steps, or solid food other than what your parents have later told you. This phenomenon is called “infantile amnesia”, due to which the majority of adults rarely remember things that happen to them before the age of three.(你很可能记不起幼儿园或者小学前的任何事情了——你对第一个单词、走的第一步和吃的第一个固体食物一无所知。除了父母后来告诉你的那些东西。这种现象被称为“婴儿健忘症”，因此大多数成年人很少记得三岁前发生的在他们身上的事情。)”可知，“婴儿健忘症”指的是很少有人记得三岁前发生在他们身上的事情，故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Because so many new neurons are being produced and form connections with each other in memory circuits, they might disrupt (扰乱) existing networks of memories that have already formed.(因为太多的新的神经元正在产生，并在记忆电路中相互连接，它们可能会扰乱已经形成的现有记忆网。)”可知，太多的神经元产生了，可能会扰乱现有的记忆网，故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“In research in animals, scientists have found that latent (潜在的) traces of early experiences remain in the brain for a long time, and can later be triggered (触发) by a reminder. It highlights the important influence of early life experiences on mental and emotional well-being later in life.(在对动物的研究中，科学家们发现潜在的早期经历的痕迹会在大脑中保留很长一段时间，以后可能会被提醒出来。它强调了早期生活经历对以后生活的心理和情感健康的重要影响。)”可知，早期的经历会在大脑中保留很长的时间，对以后的心理和情感造成了一定的影响，故早期的经历对生活有着长远的影响，故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Chances are you can’t remember anything earlier than kindergarten or primary school — nothing about your first words, steps, or solid food other than what your parents have later told you. This phenomenon is called “infantile amnesia”, due to which the majority of adults rarely remember things that happen to them before the age of three.(你很可能记不起幼儿园或者小学前的任何事情了——你对第一个单词、走的第一步和吃的第一个固体食物一无所知。除了父母后来告诉你的那些东西。这种现象被称为“婴儿健忘症”，因此大多数成年人很少记得三岁前发生的在他们身上的事情。)”以及后文对婴儿健忘症对人的影响的介绍可知，文章主要介绍了什么是婴儿健忘症并分析了婴儿健忘症的原因以及婴儿健忘症对人体记忆网的影响，故B项“婴儿健忘症对人体记忆网的影响”符合文章标题，故选B。
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。
You’ve just received your final grades and they’re not exactly what you were hoping for. To make matters worse, your BFF’s grades have got you green with envy. Try not to panic. We’ve put together some tips to help you manage.
Be happy for them
First things first, make sure you start things off right by congratulating them for doing well this semester (学期). We’re not going to lie. This can be hard when you’re overwhelmed with jealousy (忌妒), but your BFF has worked for it and they deserve to be celebrated. Don’t hate them for their achievements.____16____. Just ask what kind of friend you want to be—one who is proud of their bestie’s achievements or one who lets jealousy get in the way
Confront (正视) your feelings
In saying that, being happy for your BFF doesn’t mean you should repress your feelings. Jealousy is natural. Jealousy can quickly become a problem for both your friendship and your mental health when it’s repressed. So, ____17____. Ask yourself where this jealousy is coming from and whether your BFF getting a better grade than you actually matters in the long run. Getting to the root of these feelings is an important first step to overcoming your jealousy.
Use it as motivation
Feeling jealous doesn’t have to be a bad thing. The fact that you’re envious of your friend’s grades means that you care about your studies. One of the best things to do in this situation is to use your jealousy as motivation to do better. Figure out where you went wrong and learn from your mistakes. Don’t focus all your energy on feeling upset.____18____.
Focus on what you learned, not the grades you received
____19____. Rather than worrying about your grades, try to focus on the knowledge and skills you learned throughout the semester and how they helped you improve as a person. Either way, your time at school has helped you grow in a way that can’t be measured by your GPA(Grade Point Average).
____20____
The fact that your BFF received a higher grade than you doesn’t mean you’re a failure. We need to stop using other people’s successes as a benchmark for our own self-worth. Life isn’t a competition. Focus on your own strengths, appreciate yourself more, and soon enough your jealousy will just melt away.
A. Try not to compare yourself to others
B. Attempt to be honest with how you’re feeling
C. While grades are important, they aren’t everything
D. Focus on them, and soon your jealousy will melt away
E. Allow yourself to feel genuinely (真诚地) happy for your friend
F. Instead, try to setting new goals and creating better study habits
G. However, envy can quickly become a problem for your friendship
【答案】16. E 17. B 18. F 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了帮助学生管理看到期末成绩的不良情绪。
【16题详解】
根据上文“This can be hard when you’re overwhelmed with jealousy (忌妒), but your BFF has worked for it and they deserve to be celebrated. Don’t hate them for their achievements.(当你被嫉妒淹没的时候，这可能很难，但是你的好朋友已经努力了，他们值得庆祝。不要因为他们的成就而憎恨他们。)”可知，在好朋友取得好的成绩的时候，不要憎恨，要庆祝，要为他们感到开心。E项“Allow yourself to feel genuinely (真诚地) happy for your friend(允许自己真诚地为你的朋友感到高兴)”符合语境。故选E项。
【17题详解】
根据下文“Ask yourself where this jealousy is coming from and whether your BFF getting a better grade than you actually matters in the long run. Getting to the root of these feelings is an important first step to overcoming your jealousy.(问问你自己这种嫉妒是从哪里来的，从长远来看，你最好的朋友的成绩比你好是否真的重要。找到这些感觉的根源是克服嫉妒的重要的第一步。)”可知，要弄清楚你嫉妒情绪的来源。B项“Attempt to be honest with how you’re feeling(试着诚实地面对自己的感受)”符合语境。故选B项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“One of the best things to do in this situation is to use your jealousy as motivation to do better. Figure out where you went wrong and learn from your mistakes. Don’t focus all your energy on feeling upset.(在这种情况下，最好的办法之一就是把你的嫉妒作为做得更好的动力。找出你错在哪里，并从错误中吸取教训。不要把你所有的精力都集中在沮丧上。)”可知，将嫉妒作为动力 ，找出自己的错误，不要在沮丧的情绪中度过。F项“Instead, try to setting new goals and creating better study habits(相反，试着设定新的目标，养成更好的学习习惯)”符合语境。故选F项。
【19题详解】
根据下文“Rather than worrying about your grades, try to focus on the knowledge and skills you learned throughout the semester and how they helped you improve as a person.(不要担心你的成绩，试着把注意力集中在你整个学期学到的知识和技能上，以及它们是如何帮助你作为一个人进步的。)”可知，不用太担心你的成绩，因为成绩不是一切，多把注意力集中在你所学的知识上。C项“While grades are important, they aren’t everything(虽然成绩很重要，但它并不是一切)”符合语境。故选C项。
【20题详解】
根据下文“Life isn’t a competition. Focus on your own strengths, appreciate yourself more, and soon enough your jealousy will just melt away.(生活不是一场竞赛。关注自己的长处，多欣赏自己，很快你的嫉妒心就会消失。)”可知，多欣赏自己，不要将自己跟其他人比较。A项“Try not to compare yourself to others(尽量不要拿自己和别人比较)”符合语境。故选A项。
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。
We all know that physical exercise has treatment power, but who would have ever imagined that playing ping pong could help ____21____ the brain
For decades, the recording artist and activist Nenad Bach ____22____ the world performing with famous musicians like Bono and Luciano Pavarotti. However, everything came to a ____23____ stop in 2010 when Nenad was ____24____ to have Parkinson’s disease(帕金森病). Everything that Nenad thought was ordinary in life was ____25____. “Music is a passion of mine,” he said. “When I was told I had Parkinson’s, I didn’t know what it was. Five years later, I couldn’t play a single chord(和弦) on the ____26____.”
One day, a friend of Nenad’s asked him to play ____27____ with him, and Nenad said yes. The effects were ____28____ and positive: he woke up the next day filled with a “____29____ to live”, and his physical and cognitive(认知的) issues had _____30_____. Encouraged, he kept playing. For months, he told everyone around him about how ping pong was _____31_____ his Parkinson’s, but his praise fell on deaf ears. _____32_____, he took matters into his own hands and started Ping Pong Parkinson’s sessions. Once the sessions _____33_____ momentum(势头), he created a nonprofit organization called Ping Pong Parkinson (PPP). PPP hopes to encourage people living with Parkinson’s to play ping ping for its multiple _____34_____.
Nenad has made spreading the word about the power of ping pong as his new life goal! He hopes others will _____35_____ the sport and see the same sort of cognitive and physical improvements he’s enjoyed.
21. A. research B. recover C. measure D. assess
22. A. toured B. saved C. created D. changed
23. A. slow B. steady C. usual D. sudden
24. A. followed B. qualified C. found D. predicted
25. A. gone B. ignored C. prepared D. settled
26. A. book B. door C. guitar D. table
27. A. chess B. cards C. ping pong D. football
28. A. unclear B. immediate C. possible D. inactive
29. A. refusal B. duty C. necessity D. desire
30. A. broken B. appeared C. improved D. remained
31. A. destroying B. helping C. abusing D. cheating
32. A. Finally B. Actually C. Unexpectedly D. Obviously
33. A. moved B. lost C. divided D. gained
34. A. benefits B. skills C. requirements D. standards
35. A. go over B. pick out C. decide on D. take up
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章主要通过Nenad的切身经历证明打乒乓球能帮助大脑康复。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们都知道体育锻炼有治疗功效，但谁能想到打乒乓球能帮助大脑康复呢？A. research研究；B. recover使康复；C. measure测量；D. assess评估。根据下文“The effects were ____8____ and positive: he woke up the next day filled with a “____9____ to live”, and his physical and cognitive(认知的) issues had ____10____.”可知，打乒乓球能帮助大脑康复。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：几十年来，唱片艺术家和活动家Nerad Bach和Boro、Luciano Pavarcti等著名音乐家一起在世界各地巡回演出。A. toured旅行、巡演；B. saved挽救；C. created创造；D. changed改变。根据下文“the world performing”可知，他们是在世界各地巡回演出。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，在2010年，当Nenad被发现患有帕金森病时，一切都突然停止了。A. slow慢的；B. steady稳定的；C. usual通常的；D. sudden突然的。根据上文“For decades, the recording artist and activist Nenad Bach ____2____ the world performing with famous musicians like Bono and Luciano Pavarotti.”和下文“stop in 2010 when Nenad was ____4____ to have Parkinson’s disease(帕金森病).”可知，Nenad患上了帕金森病，所以他们的世界巡演应该是突然停止了。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：见第3题解析。A. followed跟随；B. qualified有资格；C. found发现；D. predicted预测。根据上文“For decades, the recording artist and activist Nenad Bach ____2____ the world performing with famous musicians like Bono and Luciano Pavarotti.”和下文“to have Parkinson’s disease”可知，Nenad被发现了患有帕金森病。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Nenad认为生活中理所当然的一切都消失了。A. gone走、消失不见（形容词）；B. ignored忽视；C. prepared准备；D. settled定居，解决。根据下文“When I was told I had Parkinson’s, I didn’t know what it was. Five years later, I couldn’t play a single chord(和弦) on the ____6____.”可知，得了帕金森病之后，Nenad什么都做不了了，所以他应该是觉得一切都没有了。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：五年后，我连吉他上一个和弦都弹不出来。A. book书；B. door门；C. guitar吉他；D. table桌子。根据上文“play a single chord”可知，这里应该是指弹奏有弦乐器——吉他。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一天，Nenad的一个朋友请他一起打乒乓球，Nenad答应了。A. chess象棋；B. cards卡片；C. ping pong乒乓球；D. football足球。根据下文“Encouraged, he kept playing. For months, he told everyone around him about how ping pong was ____11____ his Parkinson’s”可知，Nenad的一个朋友请他一起打乒乓球。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：效果是立竿见影和正面的：他第二天醒来时充满了“活下去的渴望”，他的身体和认知问题得到了改善。A. unclear不清楚的；B. immediate立即的；C. possible可能的；D. inactive不活跃的。根据下文“and positive: he woke up the next day filled with a “____9____ to live”, and his physical and cognitive(认知的) issues had ____10____. Encouraged, he kept playing.”可知，应该是有很明显的效果。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：见第8题解析。A. refusal拒绝；B. duty责任；C. necessity必需；D. desire渴望。根据上文“he woke up the next day”可知，Nenad第二天醒来时，他应该是充满了活下去的渴望。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：见第8题解析。A. broken打破；B. appeared出现；C. improved提升；D. remained仍是。根据下文“Encouraged, he kept playing.”可知，Nenad的身体和认知问题得到了改善，所以他才会受到鼓舞，要一直练习下去。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：几个月来，他告诉周围的人乒乓球是如何有助于治疗他的帕金森病症的，但他的赞扬却被置若罔闻。A. destroying毁坏；B. helping帮助；C. abusing滥用；D. cheating欺骗。根据上文“he woke up the next day filled with a “____9____ to live”, and his physical and cognitive(认知的) issues had ____10____. Encouraged, he kept playing.”可知，打乒乓球帮助治疗了Nenad的帕金森病。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：最后，他亲自发起了名为“乒乓帕金森”的活动。A. Finally最后；B. Actually实际上；C. Unexpectedly出乎意料地；D. Obviously明显地。根据下文“he took matters into his own hands and started Ping Pong Parkinson’s sessions.”可知，这是Nenad后来做的事情。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：活动有了一定的发展势头后，他创建了一个名为“乒乓帕金森”(PPP)的非营利组织。A. moved移动；B. lost丢失；C. divided分开；D. gained获得。根据下文“momentum(势头), he created a nonprofit organization called Ping Pong Parkinson (PPP).”可知，活动取得了一定的发展势头。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：PPP希望鼓励帕金森病患者通过打乒乓球获得诸多益处。A. benefits益处；B. skills技能；C. requirements要求；D. standards标准。根据上文“The effects were ____8____ and positive: he woke up the next day filled with a “____9____ to live”, and his physical and cognitive(认知的) issues had ____10____.”可知，打乒乓球可以让得帕金森的病人们获得诸多益处。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他希望其他人也能参加这项运动，得到他享受到的那种认知和身体上的改善。A. go over克服；B. pick out挑选；C. decide on决定；D. take up开始从事。根据下文“the sport”可知，Nenad应该是希望其他人也能参加（从事）这项运动。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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As early as a thousand years ago in Kaifeng, China, there were a group of people, in their unique way,____36____ (present) art and beauty____37____(exquisite)(精美的). Such craft is known____38____Bian embroidery(刺绣). It is now recognized as a state-level intangible cultural heritage. Bian embroidery____39____(characterize) by simplicity and serenity(宁静), which is considered ____40____unique form of artistic____41____(express) of the Song Dynasty. The purest natural colors and delicate stitches (针法) make the embroidery look vivid like a painting if not bring it to life. For each piece of work, embroiderers would integrate many elements into it including fine art, literature and philosophy. The re-creation of the first volume of the work Along the River during the Qingming Festival is the work of____42____(experience) Bian embroiderers(刺绣工) who have long observed the____43____(origin) work Qingming Festival and objects.
____44____took over 20 embroiderers a year working around the clock to complete such a masterpiece. The millennium-old craft still has its charm today. It goes beyond the time, bringing out the fine texture of painting. It can also be a treasure_____45_____one holds dear.
【答案】36. presenting
37. exquisitely
38. as 39. is characterized
40. a 41. expression
42. experienced
43. original
44. It 45. that##which
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了刺绣的历史。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一千年前，在中国开封，有一群人，用他们独特的方式，精美地展现了艺术和美。此处作定语，修饰people，people与present之间为主动关系，故应用现在分词作定语，故填presenting。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：同上。此处修饰动词present，故应用副词“exquisitely精美地”作状语，故填exquisitely。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：这种手工艺叫做汴绣。此处意为“以……为出名”，表达为be known as，故填as。
【39题详解】
考查语态。句意：汴绣以简洁和宁静为特点，它是宋朝的一种独特的艺术表达。此处作谓语动词，主语为Bian embroidery，为单数，与characterize之间为被动关系，且此处陈述客观事实，故应用一般现在时，故填is characterized。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意：同上。此处“form形式”为可数名词，且此处泛指一种独特的艺术形式，故应用不定冠词，且unique以辅音音素开头，故填a。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意：同上。此处作宾语，故应用名词“expression表达”，故填expression。
【42题详解】
考查形容词。句意：《清明上河图》的第一卷再创作是经验丰富的汴绣师的作品，他们长期观察原作品和清明器物。此处作定语，修饰名词Bian embroiderers，故应用形容词“experienced有经验的”，故填experienced。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：同上。此处修饰名词work，故应用形容词“original原著的，原创的”作定语，original work意为“原创作品”，故填original。
【44题详解】
考查代词。句意：一个作品要花费二十多个汴绣师一年的时间。此处作形式主语，真正的主语为working，故应用it作形式主语，故填It。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：它也可以是一个人珍视的财富。此处引导定语从句，先行词为treasure，指物，定语从句中缺少宾语，故应用that/which引导定语从句，故填that/which。
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，你的外教请你在周五的口语课上介绍你最喜爱的食物。请你提前写一篇短文，内容包括：
1). 简介(引言)
2). 喜爱的理由(可从个人经历和感受，外观，气味，口感，手感，相关的联想及回忆等等方面进行描述)
3). 总结
注意：写作词数应为80个左右;
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【答案】 Mooncakes: a taste that is out of this world!
Of all the foods I have ever tried the mooncake is my favourite. There are many versions of mooncakes from different places around China. They have a variety of fillings and among them I love the sweet red bean filling best.
I remember trying my first mooncake with my family when I was very little. We sat outside in my grandparents’ yard while the full moon shone above us. It was a very special moment. My elderly grandmother still bakes mooncakes for the whole family every year. She can turn the flour and red beans into wonderful mooncakes like magic. When she places them on the table, they look adorable—small, round and shiny golden-brown. The delicious smell soon reaches my nose and my mouth starts to water. When I pick up a mooncake, it feels warm and heavy in my hand. As I take each bite, the sweet and mild flavour of the red bean filling slowly fills mymouth.
The mooncake is always my favourite because of its satisfying taste that is out of this world and the happy memories it brings to mind.
Tiramisu cheers me up
My favourite food is a popular Italian dessert called tiramisu.
I first tried it about two years ago when I visited a bakery with my parents. Each spoonful of this amazing dessert is a light, creamy experience to remember. There are three layers of the cake and the cheese is between the layers, making the dessert feel soft and smooth. There is also a bitter taste of coffee but this flavour is not very strong. Tiramisu does not look very attractive—it’s brown, because of the coffee and dark chocolate, and white, because of the cream and cheese—but all these ingredients make it taste delicious!
Since I tried it for the first time, tiramisu has become my favourite dessert. I have also learnt that the name tiramisu means “cheer me up” in Italian. Whenever I feel unhappy, I eat this dessert and it does make me feel better!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文。要求考生写一篇短文，介绍自己最喜爱的食物，描述喜爱的理由并加以总结。
【详解】1. 词汇积累：
令人惊奇：amazing→surprising
记住：remember→memorize
有吸引力的：attractive→appealing
由于、因为：because of→due to
成分、组成部分：ingredient→component
2. 句式拓展
同义句转换：
原句：My favourite food is a popular Italian dessert called tiramisu.
拓展句：My favourite food is a popular Italian dessert which is called tiramisu.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Since I tried it for the first time, tiramisu has become my favourite dessert.（运用了以连词since引导的时间状语从句。）
【高分句型2】I have also learnt that the name tiramisu means “cheer me up” in Italian. （运用了以连接词that引导的宾语从句。）
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 读后续写
As Hurricane Ian bore down on Florida, many residents who decided to stay found themselves unable to leave.
When the water slipped in under the door of their home in Naples, Florida, it was just a sign that it was time to go.
It was around noon on Wednesday, September 28 last year and Darcy Bishop woke up her two brothers who had been resting after lunch. She pulled the wheelchair up to the oldest, Russell Rochow, 66. Her other brother, Todd Rochow, 63, was in his room, changing clothes. He could manage with a walker.
Both men had been born with disabilities, and their mental development was like that of a young child. But they found joy in their surroundings. Russell loved riding the bus and going to parks. Todd liked collecting cans at the beach and playing on the boat in the neighbor, Hance Walters’ home. Bishop, 61, was their lifeline, their little sister who had long felt a duty to keep them safe.
“We’ve got to get going!” she shouted to Todd. She went to open the front door. It would not move. The weight of the water on the other side had shut it tight.
She rushed to try the door to the garage, where Todd’s walker was stored. It, too, was stuck.
That’s when the house the three brothers shared began to flood.
The only way to go was up.
Bishop guided Todd to the stairs, and he grabbed the banister(栏杆). She helped him pull himself slowly up to the top where he waited in a chair.
But stairs were impossible for Russell, who could neither walk nor bend his stiff legs.
Bishop dragged on the belt around Russell’s waist, but he was nearly 77 kilograms. She tried every position possible, switching from pushing to pulling, and managed to get him up a few carpeted steps.
But the water followed.
Bishop called 911 and was told someone would come soon. But out the window she could already see furniture, boats and cars floating by.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Meanwhile, Bishop was crazy and desperate.
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At around 6:30 p. m., Russell said, “Somebody’s downstairs.”
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【答案】 Meanwhile, Bishop was crazy and desperate. She would pull Russell up one step, only to see the water rise with them. Her nervousness was comforted by Russell’s funny behavior. Grabbing the banister, he counted the pictures on the wall. “Look, Darcy: one, two, three, four.” “That’s very good, Russ” Bishop said with tears rolling down her cheeks. It took them a good hour, but they finally made it up eight steps to the first small landing, then three steps to the second, and then a handful of steps more. She sat down beside him, and waited.
At around 6:30 p. m., Russell said, “Somebody’s downstairs.” Full of hope, Bishop called out, “Hello ! Hello ! Who’s there ” It was her neighbour, Hance Walters. Learning she was in trouble, Walters went to his house and fetched a boat. Bishop tried to bring her brothers outside. There, they were lifted into the boats. Todd and Russell were safe. They have not said much about the sufferings they survived, only saying that they wanted things to return to normal. “I don’t want no more hurricane” they both repeated.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了飓风“伊恩”袭击佛罗里达州时，Darcy Bishop和自己的两个哥哥被困在家中，后来得到邻居救助的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“与此同时，Bishop又疯狂又绝望。”以及第二段首句内容“下午6点半左右，Russell说：“有人在楼下。””可知，第一段可描写Bishop如何进行自救，深感无助和绝望。
②由第二段首句内容“下午6点半左右，Russell说：“有人在楼下。”可知，第二段可描写Bishop和自己的两个哥哥终于得救了。
2.续写线索：飓风袭击，被困在家中——Bishop的两个哥哥智力就像两个小孩子——Bishop带着哥哥们准备离开——发现无法离开房子——Todd的助步车卡在了车库里——Bishop将Todd带到楼上——Russell既不会走路，也不会弯曲腿——Bishop感到很绝望，只有拖着Russell慢慢爬楼梯——Bishop带着两个哥哥好不容易爬到了高处——楼下终于传来了声音——在邻居的帮助下，三人终于安全了
3.词汇激活
行为类
①得知：learn/know
②努力做某事：try to do sth/make every effort to do sth.
③经历：survive/go through
情绪类
①紧张：nervousness/tension
②充满希望地：full of hope/hopeful
【点睛】【高分句型1】Learning she was in trouble, Walters went to his house and fetched a boat.（运用了现在分词作状语和省略连接词that的宾语从句。）
【高分句型2】They have not said much about the sufferings they survived, only saying that they wanted things to return to normal.（运用了省略关系代词的定语从句和that引导的宾语从句）
听力答案：1-5. BACBB 6-10. BAABC 11-15. ABBCA 16-20. CCBAC