2024年高考英语模拟试题（五）
（新高考卷）
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
注意回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音部分结束前，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。
1.What will the man do tonight
A.Repair a car. B.Attend a party. C.Pick up his wife.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A garden. B.The weather. C.An experience.
3.Where are probably the speakers
A.At the school. B.On the beach. C.In a shop.
4.How does the man feel now
A.Regretful. B.Nervous. C.Confident.
5. Why was the woman's credit card canceled
A.She had a poor income.
B.She got into heavy debt.
C.She made late payments.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Why does Jone make the phone call
A. To ask for help. B.To report her accident. C. To make an appointment.
7.When will Jone and Bob meet
A.At 7:05. B.At 7:20. C.At 7:25.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A.A couple. B.Colleagues. C.Classmates.
9. How did the kids learn English from Jane
A.By singing songs.
B.By repeating after her.
C.By translating her sentences.
10. What will the speakers do next
A. Share their experience.
B.Take part in a party
C.Get their paper ready.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the man think of classical music
A.relaxing. B.Complicated. C.Life-changing.
12. What is the man
A.A student. B.A dancer. C.A musician.
13.What does the man advise the woman to do
A.Buy some CDs. B. Try dance music. C.Listen to music online.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man doing
A.Watching a game. B.Repairing the fridge. C.Preparing some food.
15.How does the woman feel about the man's plan
A.Doubtful. B.Satisfied. C.Interested.
16. How many years has it probably been since the man played basketball
A.About 15. B.About 25. C.About 40.
17. What will the man probably do next
A.Lose weight. B.Find a trainer. C.Have a check-up.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What will Todd Messegee be responsible for
A．Writing a play. B．Directing a play. C．Starring in a play.
19．What will participants mainly do by the fourth day
A．Practice the play. B．Attend a lecture on acting. C．Perform on stage formally.
20．What is the speaker doing
A．Advertising an acting program.
B．Drawing up a plan for a program.
C．Announcing arrangements for a play.
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
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What we don’t know about gravity with Claudia de Rham
We are all familiar with the concept of gravity. In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.
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From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5, 000-year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad Orzel, the internationally bestselling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, offers us a witty journey through scientific theory and quirky (反常的) historical detail.
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21．How much does a series ticket cost
A． 13. B． 20. C． 30. D． 32.
22．What will Chad Orzel lecture in
A．The genuine reality. B．The secrets of gravity.
C．The history of time marking. D．The final fate of the universe.
23．What do the four talks have in common
A．They are all aimed at science lovers. B．They are all concerned with gravity.
C．They will all be given by bestselling authors. D．They will all be given by excellent physicians.
B
Students in Cambodia have designed a prototype manned drone (无人机) from a rather unexpected piece of furniture — a school chair. Inspired at first by a desire to beat their city’s notorious (声名狼藉的) traffic, the group designed their prototype drone that they hope can eventually be used to ferry people around Phnom Penh and even fight fires.
With eight propellers (螺旋桨) and using a school chair for the pilot’s seat, the drone was developed by students at the National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia (NPIC) on the outskirts of the capital. “The drone, when we see it flying without a pilot, there is a lot of shaking. But when I sit on it and fly... it becomes more stable and I feel so excited,” said LonhVannsith, 21, the pilot of the drone. “We wanted to solve some problems for our society by making a taxi drone and ... inventing drones for firefighters,” he said, noting how, for example, they hoped it could reach the upper floors of a building to bring a hose where a fire truck could not reach.
The prototype can carry a pilot weighing up to 60 kg and fly for about 10 minutes for a distance of 1 km. It took three years of research and development and cost around $20,000 to build. While the team hopes it will eventually fly far higher, when manned the drone currently only rises to as much as four meters.
The project faced delays because of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic and also as components like the propellers and the frame had to be ordered abroad, said SarinSerevatha, who is NPIC’s head of research and development technology.
The team plans to improve the design to allow it to take more weight, as well as fly further and more stably at a higher level. “In principle, if we make one drone, the cost is expensive but if we make them to sell on the market, the cost will go down,” said Sarin.
24．What’s the original motivation for the design of the prototype drone
A．To avoid the busy traffic. B．To fight fires.
C．To earn plenty of money. D．To amuse people.
25．What does the team think of their invention
A．The team is very pleased with it. B．There is much room to improve it.
C．It is popular because of the low cost. D．It is stable enough to carry passengers.
26．Which word can best describe the students who designed a manned drone
A．Brave. B．Responsible.
C．Creative. D．Caring.
27．What’s the best title of this text
A．A Prototype Manned Drone B．A New Invention from Students
C．The Creative and Imaginative Students D．From a School Chair to a Manned Drone
C
In a major step forward for monitoring the biodiversity of marine(海洋的)systems, a new study published in the journal Environmental DNA details how Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute(MBARI) researchers are using autonomous underwater robots to sample environmental DNA(eDNA), which allows scientists to detect the presence of aquatic species from the tiny bits of genetic(遗传学的) material they leave behind. This “DNA soup” offers clues about biodiversity changes in sensitive areas and the presence of rare or endangered species-all critical to understanding and preserving a healthy ocean.
Researchers combined two novel autonomous platforms developed by MBARI for this study-the Long-Range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle(LRAUV) and the Environmental Sample Processor(ESP). The LRAUV can travel for weeks at a time and for hundreds of kilometers. It can enable more frequent sampling in remote sites than traditional research ships. The ESP is a robotic “laboratory-in-a-can” that filters(过滤) seawater and preserves eDNA for future study. By equipping an LRAUV with ESP technology, researchers can monitor the ocean better.
“We know that eDNA is an incredibly powerful tool for studying ocean communities, but we’ve been limited by what we can accomplish using expensive crewed research ships. Now, autonomous technology is helping us make better use of our time and resources to study previously unsurveyed regions of the ocean,” said Kobun Truelove, a biological oceanographer at MBARI and the lead author of the paper.
Marine biodiversity is a measure of the abundance of individuals and species in the ocean. This interconnected mixture of organisms supports food webs, produces the air we breathe, and regulates our climate. Autonomous tools like the LRAUV and ESP enable MBARI researchers to monitor changes in sensitive ecosystems in ways that were not possible previously.
“Ship-based research will continue to play an important role in oceanographic studies, but adding new autonomous technology to the toolkit will expand capacity for research, monitoring, and resource management,” said Truelove.
28．What do the underlined words “aquatic species” in paragraph 1 refer to
A．Those living in water. B．Those growing near water.
C．Those becoming endangered. D．Those consuming eDNA．
29．What can the LRAUV do
A．Filter seawater effectively.
B．Preserve eDNA for future study.
C．Travel for months at a time in the ocean.
D．Reach remote areas of the ocean frequently.
30．What can we infer from Truelove’s words
A．Autonomous technology is more economical and efficient.
B．Ship-based research is more time-saving and energy-saving.
C．Autonomous robots have entirely replaced traditional research ships.
D．Crewed research ships help researchers study new parts of the ocean.
31．What can be the best title for the text
A．Researchers Discover a “DNA Soup”
B．Autonomous Technology Needs Improving
C．Robots Sample eDNA to Monitor Ocean Health
D．The Biodiversity of the Ocean Needs Protection
D
As a junior economics reporter, I was once given an assignment to write a story about an economic concept I didn’t really understand. Just then, Martin Wolf, the chief economics commentator, walked past my desk. I took a deep breath and asked him. He explained it clearly in a few sentences, and if he thought I was a silly man because I had asked, he never made me feel that way. Ever since then, I have been a big believer in asking “stupid” questions, by which I mean questions that you fear make you look stupid. But I’m worried this is a dying art.
Best questions from students, the ones that they worry might be silly but are actually very useful, tend to come during breaks or on the walk between buildings after the lecture has ended. When teaching moved online, those opportunities disappeared. But many academics discovered online tools actually made it easier for some, students to ask questions. Platforms like Mentimeter added an extra layer of comfort by allowing students to ask questions without stating their identities. Some academics have integrated these online tools into their face-to-face lectures.
There is clearly some value in this. But what if we are losing something too The more we use technology to remove ourselves from the discomfort of asking questions, the more fearful we might grow about doing it face to face. One academic got so frustrated by the silence in lectures that he brought in a softball and told his students, “I’m going to throw this out and whoever catches it has to ask me a question. Any question.” He said they looked at the ball like it was a hand bomb.
Yet asking someone questions face to face can be the best way to ensure you really understand something. I know not everyone is lucky enough to have a Martin Wolf wandering by. But most people really don’t mind being asked something “stupid”. If they do, it is probably because they don’t really understand it themselves, or they have something to hide. In that sense, you learn something useful either way.
32．Why does the author describe his own experience in paragraph 1
A．To prove his belief. B．To praise Martin Wolf.
C．To speak of his worry. D．To share his experience.
33．What does the author think of online questioning tools
A．They are extra comforting. B．They are potentially harmful.
C．Their performance was terrible. D．Their value is beyond imagination.
34．How did the students feel when looking at the ball
A．Calm. B．Excited. C．Anxious. D．Surprised.
35．Which statement will the author probably agree with
A．Be confident, be successful. B．Communicate in a clever way.
C．Don’t be foolish in front of others. D．Ask more questions, understand better.
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。
We all know how emotionally taxing being a college student can be with difficult assignments, hundreds of pages of reading and challenging tests. 36 Here are some strategies helpful for you.
●Recognize sad feeling moments as a must. Maybe you just find out that you get a bad grade in a test, or that you have a stressful presentation you need to start. 37 When you’re really upset about something, you’re not in the right mindset to do homework. You’d better calm down before attempting anything else.
●See stress as part of the college experience and relax yourself properly. When feeling stressed out, you can try giving yourself a 15-minute break between assignments to do what you like-watching videos, going for a walk, etc. If you have multiple classes that day, you can try taking the scenic route to class and enjoy the fresh air. 38
●Remind yourself that you’re just a human. This is hard but necessary. If you’re mentally incapable of attending that class, let the professor know that you can’t go. If you’re struggling but you have lots of assignments, see if you can get extensions or attend office hours to get help so you can feel less stressed. 39 So don’t push your sanity (理智) beyond its limits.
● 40 We have multiple places on campus for you to reach out. Don’t feel embarrassed about it. College life can be full of many things, and it’s completely normal to find yourself completely overwhelmed. But you have resources. There are lots of trusted people very willing to help you!
A．Look for good places.
B．Remember to ask for help.
C．As a person, you can take only so much.
D．It helps to keep you healthy and energetic.
E．It’s hard to balance college life and emotional well-being.
F．Regardless of your reasons, it’s okay to give yourself a break.
G．Doing something you enjoy between work intervals can really help.
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。
One day, my 12-year-old daughter participated in a school poetry reading event. All her classmates were invited to write a “lie poem” about how 41 they were and read them aloud. They were supposed to 42 untruths about themselves that made them sound 43 wonderful. As I listened to the poems, I realized that the children were actually 44 the picture of their future. By “lying” to themselves, they were creating a 45 of who they wanted to be in the future.
I couldn’t help admiring the school for 46 the children to dream big in such a special way, even if it might not be the first intention. In fact, most of us are 47 to see the truth of who we could be. My daughter’s school developed an unintended 48 to that difficulty: If it’s hard for you to imagine the 49 in yourself, then you might want to begin by expressing it as a 50 , as did the children who wrote the poems.
Think up some stories about who you would like to be. In due course, this 51 exercise would help you build the necessary blueprint for 52 your achievements. Without a picture of your 53 self, you can’t live into that self. So 54 it till you make it. The lie will become the 55 in the end.
41．A．rich B．busy C．great D．smart
42．A．point out B．make up C．hold back D．rely on
43．A．unbelievably B．unconsciously C．unacceptably D．unreasonably
44．A．exaggerating B．restoring C．admiring D．clarifying
45．A．sample B．vision C．message D．principle
46．A．forcing B．requesting C．motivating D．warning
47．A．unable B．anxious C．nervous D．unwilling
48．A．excuse B．balance C．solution D．connection
49．A．interest B．courage C．expectation D．potential
50．A．fantasy B．fortune C．benefit D．reference
51．A．healthy B．creative C．gentle D．formal
52．A．ensuring B．informing C．stretching D．measuring
53．A．highest B．biggest C．happiest D．bravest
54．A．stop B．forget C．hide D．pretend
55．A．dream B．reality C．memory D．nightmare
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。
To protect the ocean and prevent plastic waste polluting the water, an Italian company has invented River Cleaning, 56 seems to be a perfect tool for picking up litter before it gets there. About 80 percent of ocean waste comes from 100 of the 57 (large) waterways across the world. So, stopping waste at its source is 58 excellent potential solution.
However, the company had to overcome several 59 (difficulty) before it could test out the invention 60 (proper). For example, its device had to allow boats to easily pass through, while being able 61 (run) 24/7 with no impact on the environment. The result is River Cleaning, a 100 percent effective, low cost, low impact solution.
Attached 62 the bed at the bottom of the river, River Cleaning is a series of buoys (浮标) that powered by the 63 (nature) flow of the river. It has the ability to collect different kinds of waste. So far, studies 64 (show) River Cleaning can collect 85 percent of all waste passing by it. So, if it is used in all the right places, that’s up to 85 percent of trash prevented from 65 (enter) flowing into the ocean.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
假定你是李华，一周前你在一家电脑专卖店买了—台电脑，仅用了三天就出现了各种问题。请你就此事给该店经理写封邮件投诉。
内容包括：1. 介绍购物的情况；
2. 反映存在的问题；
3. 提出解决的方案。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madam,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I sat at the breakfast table with my four-year-old son, Matthew, trying to ignore the ache in my stomach. “Mama, want to play ” “Not today, baby.” I shook my head. These days I could barely get out of bed. I was still recovering from an operation. I hoped for strength and happiness, but the future seemed so hopeless.
Suddenly, Matthew jumped up from his spot on the kitchen floor. “Bird!” he shouted, rushing to our courtyard. Sure enough, there was a white dove seated in a rubber tree (橡胶树). It sat there for a few moments, and then flew away. Strange, I’d never seen one in our neighborhood before.
When I dragged myself to the kitchen the next morning, the dove was back. This time it was with a mate carrying sticks. “Look Matthew,” I said, pointing to the tree. “They’re going to make a nest.” The doves flew in and out of the courtyard all week, building on top of the rubber tree.
Matthew could hardly contain his excitement. Every morning, he’d run into the kitchen and take his spot by the sliding glass door (滑动玻璃门), talking to the birds while they worked. His happiness was influential. As much as I was sad, I couldn’t help but look forward to the doves’ visits too.
Then it all went wrong. The courtyard was a safe enough spot for a nest, but the rubber tree’s broad, thin leaves were far from stable. One night, a strong wind blew, throwing the doves’ nest to the ground. I heard the twigs (细枝) break apart.
I surveyed the damage. Nothing good ever lasted. I wouldn’t blame the doves if they never came back. But they returned. And they paid no attention to the pile of sticks that had once been their nest. They started again from the beginning. Again, though, the wind destroyed all their hard work. The next day, and the next, they started again, as if nothing had happened.
注意：
1.续写词数应为100左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
I knew I had to do something.
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Paragraph 2:
“It works! The birds are back!” Matthew announced.2024年高考英语模拟试题（五）
（新高考卷）
全析全解
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
注意回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音部分结束前，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。
1.What will the man do tonight
A.Repair a car. B.Attend a party. C.Pick up his wife.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A garden. B.The weather. C.An experience.
3.Where are probably the speakers
A.At the school. B.On the beach. C.In a shop.
4.How does the man feel now
A.Regretful. B.Nervous. C.Confident.
5. Why was the woman's credit card canceled
A.She had a poor income.
B.She got into heavy debt.
C.She made late payments.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. C
Text 1
W: Daddy, can I borrow your car Eric has invited me to his birthday party tonight, but my car is under repair.
M: I’m sorry, but I need the car to pick up your mother.
Text 2
W: Quite a garden you have this year, Mr. Brown.
M: Yes. Well, we’ve had perfect weather for it this year.
W: Yeah. I think your ten years’ experience is equally important.
Text 3
W: What are you doing here You said you were going to buy some things for school.
M: Well, Uh, Mom. I had bought them before I came here to enjoy the sea view.
Text 4
W: How was your job interview
M: I wish I had prepared better for it.
W: Maybe you were just nervous.
M: Yeah. I should have been more confident.
Text 5
W: My credit card was canceled. I have a full-time job with a good income, and I don’t have any outstanding debt, so what could be the problem
M: Did you always make your payments on time
W: Well, no.
M: Then that is your answer.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Why does Jone make the phone call
A. To ask for help. B.To report her accident. C. To make an appointment.
7.When will Jone and Bob meet
A.At 7:05. B.At 7:20. C.At 7:25.
【答案】6. A 7. C
Text 6
W: Hi, Bob, this is Jone.
M: Hi, Jone. How are you doing
W: Not very good. My car broke down at the gas station on the Sunset Road while I was on my way to work.
M: That’s too bad. Can I give you a hand
W: Yeah. Would you mind giving me a ride on your way to the company
M: Sure. No problem. Now it’s 7 o’clock. I’ll leave in 5 minutes. It will take about twenty minutes to get there.
W: Thanks a lot!
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A.A couple. B.Colleagues. C.Classmates.
9. How did the kids learn English from Jane
A.By singing songs.
B.By repeating after her.
C.By translating her sentences.
10. What will the speakers do next
A. Share their experience.
B.Take part in a party
C.Get their paper ready.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C
【原文】Text 7
M: Hi, Jane. I’ve been looking for you. Our term paper is due. Where have you been
W: I spent the whole day with dozens of little children and practiced what we’ve learnt in class.
M: That sounds like fun. Where did you meet all these kids
W: At the primary school down the street. I visited one of their classes in the morning when they were singing. Then I taught them some simple English in the afternoon.
M: What did you teach them
W: I wrote some sentences and shouted them. Then the kids shouted them back at me. They were very cute, though sometimes their pronunciation didn’t make sense.
M: That’s great. I think we can add some reflections on the experience to our paper.
W: Good idea. Let’s complete our paper today, so that we don’t need to worry about it in the coming graduation party.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the man think of classical music
A.relaxing. B.Complicated. C.Life-changing.
12. What is the man
A.A student. B.A dancer. C.A musician.
13.What does the man advise the woman to do
A.Buy some CDs. B. Try dance music. C.Listen to music online.
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. B
【原文】Text 8
W: What kind of music do you like
M: Dance music. It has a fast beat and is lively. You prefer classical music, don’t you
W: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. That’s why I listen to it in the evenings.
M: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music. It’s harder to understand than modern dance music.
W: Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain. Research suggests that students who listen to classical music while studying perform better.
M: Really Perhaps I should listen to classical music often. I’ve got a few classical music CDs.
W: You can find plenty of recordings on the Internet, too.
M: That’s a good idea. And you can listen to some dance music. You might find something you like. It might make you livelier and happier.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man doing
A.Watching a game. B.Repairing the fridge. C.Preparing some food.
15.How does the woman feel about the man's plan
A.Doubtful. B.Satisfied. C.Interested.
16. How many years has it probably been since the man played basketball
A.About 15. B.About 25. C.About 40.
17. What will the man probably do next
A.Lose weight. B.Find a trainer. C.Have a check-up.
【答案】14. A 15. A 16. B 17. C
【原文】Text 9
M: Honey, the basketball game is really exciting. And could you get me a beer from the fridge
W: OK. But they’re not in the fridge. The fridge is being repaired.
M: Oh, I forgot it. Honey, you know, our company is organizing a basketball team, and I’m thinking about joining. What do you think
W: Humph.
M: What do you mean by “Humph” I was the star player in high school.
W: Yeah, twenty-five years ago, and you are over 40 years old now. Look, I just don’t want you to have a heart attack running up and down the court.
M: So, what are you suggesting Should I just abandon the idea I’m not that out of shape.
W: You haven’t touched basketball since you left high school. I mean, you ought to at least have a physical examination before you begin.
M: Well, okay.
W: And you need to take up a little weight training to strengthen your muscles or perhaps try cycling to strengthen your heart.
M: Yeah, you’re right.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What will Todd Messegee be responsible for
A．Writing a play. B．Directing a play. C．Starring in a play.
19．What will participants mainly do by the fourth day
A．Practice the play. B．Attend a lecture on acting. C．Perform on stage formally.
20．What is the speaker doing
A．Advertising an acting program.
B．Drawing up a plan for a program.
C．Announcing arrangements for a play.
【答案】18. B 19. A 20. C
【原文】
Text 10
Coldplay is a famous British rock band. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and won many awards. They also have supported various social causes. For example, they once made great efforts to reduce poverty. In their latest world tour, they plan to use their fans’ energy to help provide power for their musical performances, advocating ways that are sustainable for the environment. The band has added special dance floors to their latest tour. The floor creates electricity when people move on it during the performance. Each special dance floor can support many people. The band even has competitions before its performances to find out which group of fans can create the most electricity. Coldplay is not the only one working to reduce the effects of its tour on the Earth’s climate. A famous singer, Shawn Mendes, has promised to cut emissions by 50 percent for each show. He says he will use green materials in tour clothing, stay at hotels that promise to cut emissions and not use single-use plastic.
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
Big Thinkers Series
The 2022 Big Thinkers Series from New Scientist events features four online talks, covering a wide range of topics by world-class scientist speakers and experts. If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.
Save 20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series (available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for just 13 per lecture (available by early booking).
Reality+: From the Matrix to the Metaverse with David Chalmers
In this talk, philosopher David Chalmers argues that Metaverse-style virtual worlds experienced through headsets are also genuine and meaningful realities and we can live a meaningful life in VR.
What we don’t know about gravity with Claudia de Rham
We are all familiar with the concept of gravity. In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.
A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad Orzel
From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5, 000-year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad Orzel, the internationally bestselling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, offers us a witty journey through scientific theory and quirky (反常的) historical detail.
Physics at the End of the universe with Katie Mack
The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe for the last 13. 8 billion years. But how does the story end Join astronomer Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final fate of the universe.
21．How much does a series ticket cost
A． 13. B． 20. C． 30. D． 32.
22．What will Chad Orzel lecture in
A．The genuine reality. B．The secrets of gravity.
C．The history of time marking. D．The final fate of the universe.
23．What do the four talks have in common
A．They are all aimed at science lovers. B．They are all concerned with gravity.
C．They will all be given by bestselling authors. D．They will all be given by excellent physicians.
【解析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了《新科学家》举办的2022年大思想家系列活动的四场在线讲座。
21．D细节理解题。根据第二段“Save 20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series (available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for just 13 per lecture (available by early booking).(购买“大思想家”系列所有四场演讲的系列票(可按需购买)或购买单场票价仅为13英镑(可提前预订)，可以节省标准票价20英镑)”可知，单场的票价是13英镑，购买一个系列可以节约20英镑，因此买一个系列的票价为：4*13-20=32（英镑）。故选D。
22．C细节理解题。根据A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad Orzel部分的“From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5, 000-year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad Orzel, the internationally bestselling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, offers us a witty journey through scientific theory and quirky (反常的) historical detail.(从巨石阵到原子钟，这是5000年来科学如何用来标记时间的历史。Chad Orzel是国际畅销书《如何教你的狗量子物理》的作者，他通过科学理论和离奇的历史细节为我们提供了一段诙谐的旅程)”可知，Chad Orzel的讲座是关于时间标记的历史。故选C。
23．A细节理解题。根据第一段的“If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.(如果你对你的星球或宇宙感到好奇，那么这个系列是你听到最新研究的地方)”可知，这四个讲座的共同之处是它们都是针对科学爱好者。故选A。
B
Students in Cambodia have designed a prototype manned drone (无人机) from a rather unexpected piece of furniture — a school chair. Inspired at first by a desire to beat their city’s notorious (声名狼藉的) traffic, the group designed their prototype drone that they hope can eventually be used to ferry people around Phnom Penh and even fight fires.
With eight propellers (螺旋桨) and using a school chair for the pilot’s seat, the drone was developed by students at the National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia (NPIC) on the outskirts of the capital. “The drone, when we see it flying without a pilot, there is a lot of shaking. But when I sit on it and fly... it becomes more stable and I feel so excited,” said LonhVannsith, 21, the pilot of the drone. “We wanted to solve some problems for our society by making a taxi drone and ... inventing drones for firefighters,” he said, noting how, for example, they hoped it could reach the upper floors of a building to bring a hose where a fire truck could not reach.
The prototype can carry a pilot weighing up to 60 kg and fly for about 10 minutes for a distance of 1 km. It took three years of research and development and cost around $20,000 to build. While the team hopes it will eventually fly far higher, when manned the drone currently only rises to as much as four meters.
The project faced delays because of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic and also as components like the propellers and the frame had to be ordered abroad, said SarinSerevatha, who is NPIC’s head of research and development technology.
The team plans to improve the design to allow it to take more weight, as well as fly further and more stably at a higher level. “In principle, if we make one drone, the cost is expensive but if we make them to sell on the market, the cost will go down,” said Sarin.
24．What’s the original motivation for the design of the prototype drone
A．To avoid the busy traffic. B．To fight fires.
C．To earn plenty of money. D．To amuse people.
25．What does the team think of their invention
A．The team is very pleased with it. B．There is much room to improve it.
C．It is popular because of the low cost. D．It is stable enough to carry passengers.
26．Which word can best describe the students who designed a manned drone
A．Brave. B．Responsible.
C．Creative. D．Caring.
27．What’s the best title of this text
A．A Prototype Manned Drone B．A New Invention from Students
C．The Creative and Imaginative Students D．From a School Chair to a Manned Drone
【解析】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了柬埔寨的学生们用一件意想不到的家具——一把学校的椅子，设计出了一架载人无人机的原型机。
24．A细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“Inspired at first by a desire to beat their city’s notorious (声名狼藉的) traffic, the group designed their prototype drone that they hope can eventually be used to ferry people around Phnom Penh and even fight fires.(这个团队最初的灵感来自于摆脱金边臭名昭著的交通拥堵的愿望，他们设计了他们的无人机原型，希望最终能用于在金边周围运送乘客，甚至灭火。)”可知，设计无人机原型的最初动机是为了避开繁忙的交通。故选A。
25．B推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“The team plans to improve the design to allow it to take more weight, as well as fly further and more stably at a higher level.(该团队计划改进设计，使其能够承受更大的重量，并在更高的高度飞得更远、更稳定。)”可知，这个团队觉得他们的发明还有很大的改进空间。故选B。
26．C推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“Students in Cambodia have designed a prototype manned drone (无人机) from a rather unexpected piece of furniture — a school chair.(柬埔寨的学生们用一件意想不到的家具——一把学校的椅子，设计出了一架载人无人机的原型机。)”可知，结合一把学校的椅子设计有人驾驶无人机的学生是有创造力的，故选C。
27．D主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“Students in Cambodia have designed a prototype manned drone (无人机) from a rather unexpected piece of furniture — a school chair.(柬埔寨的学生们用一件意想不到的家具——一把学校的椅子，设计出了一架载人无人机的原型机。)”可知，本文主要讲的是柬埔寨的学生们用一把学校的椅子设计出了载人无人机，因此最好的题目是D选项“From a School Chair to a Manned Drone(从学校椅子到载人无人机)”，故选D。
C
In a major step forward for monitoring the biodiversity of marine(海洋的)systems, a new study published in the journal Environmental DNA details how Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute(MBARI) researchers are using autonomous underwater robots to sample environmental DNA(eDNA), which allows scientists to detect the presence of aquatic species from the tiny bits of genetic(遗传学的) material they leave behind. This “DNA soup” offers clues about biodiversity changes in sensitive areas and the presence of rare or endangered species-all critical to understanding and preserving a healthy ocean.
Researchers combined two novel autonomous platforms developed by MBARI for this study-the Long-Range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle(LRAUV) and the Environmental Sample Processor(ESP). The LRAUV can travel for weeks at a time and for hundreds of kilometers. It can enable more frequent sampling in remote sites than traditional research ships. The ESP is a robotic “laboratory-in-a-can” that filters(过滤) seawater and preserves eDNA for future study. By equipping an LRAUV with ESP technology, researchers can monitor the ocean better.
“We know that eDNA is an incredibly powerful tool for studying ocean communities, but we’ve been limited by what we can accomplish using expensive crewed research ships. Now, autonomous technology is helping us make better use of our time and resources to study previously unsurveyed regions of the ocean,” said Kobun Truelove, a biological oceanographer at MBARI and the lead author of the paper.
Marine biodiversity is a measure of the abundance of individuals and species in the ocean. This interconnected mixture of organisms supports food webs, produces the air we breathe, and regulates our climate. Autonomous tools like the LRAUV and ESP enable MBARI researchers to monitor changes in sensitive ecosystems in ways that were not possible previously.
“Ship-based research will continue to play an important role in oceanographic studies, but adding new autonomous technology to the toolkit will expand capacity for research, monitoring, and resource management,” said Truelove.
28．What do the underlined words “aquatic species” in paragraph 1 refer to
A．Those living in water. B．Those growing near water.
C．Those becoming endangered. D．Those consuming eDNA．
29．What can the LRAUV do
A．Filter seawater effectively.
B．Preserve eDNA for future study.
C．Travel for months at a time in the ocean.
D．Reach remote areas of the ocean frequently.
30．What can we infer from Truelove’s words
A．Autonomous technology is more economical and efficient.
B．Ship-based research is more time-saving and energy-saving.
C．Autonomous robots have entirely replaced traditional research ships.
D．Crewed research ships help researchers study new parts of the ocean.
31．What can be the best title for the text
A．Researchers Discover a “DNA Soup”
B．Autonomous Technology Needs Improving
C．Robots Sample eDNA to Monitor Ocean Health
D．The Biodiversity of the Ocean Needs Protection
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了对环境DNA进行采样以监测海洋健康的最新技术。
28．A词句猜测题。根据上下文语境以及上文的“In a major step forward for monitoring the biodiversity of marine systems（这是监测海洋生物多样性的重要一步）”可知，科学家监测的是海洋生物，所以画线词也应该指的是“海洋中的生物”。故选A。
29．D细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“The LRAUV can travel for weeks at a time and for hundreds of kilometers. It can enable more frequent sampling in remote sites than traditional research ships.（LRAUV一次可以航行数周，航行数百公里。与传统的科考船相比，它可以在偏远地区进行更频繁的采样）”可知，远程自主水下航行器(LRA UV) 可以经常到达海洋的偏远地区。故选D。
30．A推理判断题。根据第三段的句子“Now, autonomous technology is helping us make better use of our time and resources to study previously unsurveyed regions of the ocean,” said Kobun Truelove, a biological oceanographer at MBARI and the lead author of the paper.（“我们知道eDNA是研究海洋群落的一个非常强大的工具，但我们一直受到使用昂贵的载人研究船所能完成的限制。现在，自主技术正在帮助我们更好地利用我们的时间和资源来研究以前未调查的海洋区域”，MBARI的生物海洋学家、该论文的主要作者Kobun Truelove说）”可以推论出，自主技术更加经济、高效。故选A。
31．C主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段中的“In a major step forward for monitoring the biodiversity of marine systems, a new study published in the journal Environmental DNA details how Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute(MBARI) researchers are using autonomous underwater robots to sample environmental DNA(eDNA), which allows scientists to detect the presence of aquatic species from the tiny bits of genetic material they leave behind. ”（在监测海洋系统生物多样性方面迈出了重要一步，发表在《环境DNA》杂志上的一项新研究详细介绍了蒙特利湾水族馆研究所(MBARI)的研究人员如何使用自主水下机器人对环境DNA进行采样，这使得科学家能够从水生物种留下的微小遗传物质中检测到它们的存在。）可知，本文主要介绍了对环境DNA进行采样以监测海洋健康的最新技术。所以，用C项“Robots Sample eDNA to Monitor Ocean Health”作为本文的题目，与文章主题相符合。故选C。
D
As a junior economics reporter, I was once given an assignment to write a story about an economic concept I didn’t really understand. Just then, Martin Wolf, the chief economics commentator, walked past my desk. I took a deep breath and asked him. He explained it clearly in a few sentences, and if he thought I was a silly man because I had asked, he never made me feel that way. Ever since then, I have been a big believer in asking “stupid” questions, by which I mean questions that you fear make you look stupid. But I’m worried this is a dying art.
Best questions from students, the ones that they worry might be silly but are actually very useful, tend to come during breaks or on the walk between buildings after the lecture has ended. When teaching moved online, those opportunities disappeared. But many academics discovered online tools actually made it easier for some, students to ask questions. Platforms like Mentimeter added an extra layer of comfort by allowing students to ask questions without stating their identities. Some academics have integrated these online tools into their face-to-face lectures.
There is clearly some value in this. But what if we are losing something too The more we use technology to remove ourselves from the discomfort of asking questions, the more fearful we might grow about doing it face to face. One academic got so frustrated by the silence in lectures that he brought in a softball and told his students, “I’m going to throw this out and whoever catches it has to ask me a question. Any question.” He said they looked at the ball like it was a hand bomb.
Yet asking someone questions face to face can be the best way to ensure you really understand something. I know not everyone is lucky enough to have a Martin Wolf wandering by. But most people really don’t mind being asked something “stupid”. If they do, it is probably because they don’t really understand it themselves, or they have something to hide. In that sense, you learn something useful either way.
32．Why does the author describe his own experience in paragraph 1
A．To prove his belief. B．To praise Martin Wolf.
C．To speak of his worry. D．To share his experience.
33．What does the author think of online questioning tools
A．They are extra comforting. B．They are potentially harmful.
C．Their performance was terrible. D．Their value is beyond imagination.
34．How did the students feel when looking at the ball
A．Calm. B．Excited. C．Anxious. D．Surprised.
35．Which statement will the author probably agree with
A．Be confident, be successful. B．Communicate in a clever way.
C．Don’t be foolish in front of others. D．Ask more questions, understand better.
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了作者担心如今的人们不愿意问问题，指出学生们提出的最好的问题是那些他们担心可能很傻但实际上非常有用的问题，往往是在课间休息或讲座结束后在大楼之间散步时提出的。
32．C推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“As a junior economics reporter, ……But I’m worried this is a dying art.(作为一名初级经济记者，我曾经被要求写一篇关于一个我并不真正理解的经济概念的报道。就在这时，首席经济评论员Martin Wolf走过我的办公桌。我深吸一口气，问他。他用几句话解释得很清楚，如果他因为我问他而认为我是个傻瓜，他从来没有让我有这种感觉。从那以后，我一直坚信要问“愚蠢”的问题，我指的是那些你担心会让你看起来很愚蠢的问题。但我担心这门艺术正在消亡)”可推知，作者在第一段描述了他自己的经历是为了说他的担心。故选C。
33．B细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“The more we use technology to remove ourselves from the discomfort of asking questions, the more fearful we might grow about doing it face to face.(我们越是利用科技来消除提问带来的不适，我们就越会对面对面提问感到恐惧)”可知，作者认为在线提问工具有潜在的危害。故选B。
34．C推理判断题。根据文章第三段中的“The more we use technology to remove ourselves from the discomfort of asking questions, the more fearful we might grow about doing it face to face. One academic got so frustrated by the silence in lectures that he brought in a softball and told his students, “I’m going to throw this out and whoever catches it has to ask me a question. Any question.” He said they looked at the ball like it was a hand bomb.(一位学者对课堂上的沉默感到非常沮丧，他带来了一个垒球，告诉他的学生，“我要把它扔出去，谁接住它就问我一个问题。任何问题。”他说他们看着球就像看着一个手炸弹)”可推知，学生们在看球的时候感觉焦虑。故选C。
35．D推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“But most people really don’t mind being asked something “stupid”. If they do, it is probably because they don’t really understand it themselves, or they have something to hide. In that sense, you learn something useful either way.(但大多数人真的不介意被问到一些“愚蠢”的问题。如果他们这样做，那可能是因为他们自己也不太理解，或者他们有什么要隐瞒的。从这个意义上说，无论哪种方式，你都能学到有用的东西)”可推知，作者可能会同意“问更多的问题，更好地理解”的说法。故选D。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all know how emotionally taxing being a college student can be with difficult assignments, hundreds of pages of reading and challenging tests. 36 Here are some strategies helpful for you.
●Recognize sad feeling moments as a must. Maybe you just find out that you get a bad grade in a test, or that you have a stressful presentation you need to start. 37 When you’re really upset about something, you’re not in the right mindset to do homework. You’d better calm down before attempting anything else.
●See stress as part of the college experience and relax yourself properly. When feeling stressed out, you can try giving yourself a 15-minute break between assignments to do what you like-watching videos, going for a walk, etc. If you have multiple classes that day, you can try taking the scenic route to class and enjoy the fresh air. 38
●Remind yourself that you’re just a human. This is hard but necessary. If you’re mentally incapable of attending that class, let the professor know that you can’t go. If you’re struggling but you have lots of assignments, see if you can get extensions or attend office hours to get help so you can feel less stressed. 39 So don’t push your sanity (理智) beyond its limits.
● 40 We have multiple places on campus for you to reach out. Don’t feel embarrassed about it. College life can be full of many things, and it’s completely normal to find yourself completely overwhelmed. But you have resources. There are lots of trusted people very willing to help you!
A．Look for good places.
B．Remember to ask for help.
C．As a person, you can take only so much.
D．It helps to keep you healthy and energetic.
E．It’s hard to balance college life and emotional well-being.
F．Regardless of your reasons, it’s okay to give yourself a break.
G．Doing something you enjoy between work intervals can really help.
【答案】36．E 37．F 38．G 39．C 40．B
【解析】本文是一篇说明文，就当代大学生怎样调节学习压力和保持情感健康的问题提出了几条有益的建议。
36．根据上文“We all know how emotionally taxing being a college student can be with difficult assignments, hundreds of pages of reading and challenging tests.(我们都知道，作为一名大学生，面对困难的作业、数百页的阅读和具有挑战性的考试，情绪上是多么费力)”可知，上文提到了情绪费力以及学业困难，本句总结上文：很难平衡大学生活和情感健康。故E选项“很难平衡大学生活和情感健康”符合语境，故选E。
37．根据后文“When you’re really upset about something, you’re not in the right mindset to do homework. You’d better calm down before attempting anything else.(当你真的为某件事心烦意乱时，你就没有正确的心态去做作业。你最好先冷静下来再做别的事)”可知，后文提到了先冷静下来再做别的事情，即建议先休息。故F选项“不管你的理由是什么，让自己休息一下是可以的”符合语境，故选F。
38．根据上文“●See stress as part of the college experience and relax yourself properly. When feeling stressed out, you can try giving yourself a 15-minute break between assignments to do what you like—watching videos, going for a walk, etc. If you have multiple classes that day, you can try taking the scenic route to class and enjoy the fresh air.( ●将压力视为大学生活的一部分，适当放松自己。当你感到压力很大的时候，你可以试着在作业之间给自己15分钟的休息时间，做你喜欢做的事情——看视频、散步等等。如果那天你有多节课，你可以尝试走风景优美的路线去上课，呼吸新鲜空气)”可知，上文提到了“15分钟的休息时间，做你喜欢做的事情”，上文do what you like对应G选项中Doing something you enjoy。故G选项“在工作间隙做一些你喜欢的事情真的很有帮助”符合语境，故选G。
39．根据上文“●Remind yourself that you’re just a human. This is hard but necessary. If you’re mentally incapable of attending that class, let the professor know that you can’t go. If you’re struggling but you have lots of assignments, see if you can get extensions or attend office hours to get help so you can feel less stressed. (●提醒自己，你只是个普通人。这很难，但却是必要的。如果你精神上不能参加那门课，让教授知道你不能去。如果你正在挣扎，但你有很多任务，看看你是否可以延长或参加办公时间寻求帮助，这样你就可以减轻压力)”可知，本段主要说明了不要勉强自己，自己只是个普通人，C选项中As a person呼应上文you’re just a human，故C选项“作为一个人，你只能接受这么多”符合语境，故选C。
40．根据后文“We have multiple places on campus for you to reach out. Don’t feel embarrassed about it. College life can be full of many things, and it’s completely normal to find yourself completely overwhelmed. But you have resources. There are lots of trusted people very willing to help you!(我们校园里有很多地方供你选择。不要为此感到尴尬。大学生活充满了很多事情，发现自己完全不知所措是很正常的。但你有资源。有很多值得信赖的人非常愿意帮助你！)”可知，下文中的reach out和 willing to help you可知，该段主要讲的是，你可以寻求他人的帮助，故B选项“记得寻求帮助”符合语境，故选B。
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。
One day, my 12-year-old daughter participated in a school poetry reading event. All her classmates were invited to write a “lie poem” about how 41 they were and read them aloud. They were supposed to 42 untruths about themselves that made them sound 43 wonderful. As I listened to the poems, I realized that the children were actually 44 the picture of their future. By “lying” to themselves, they were creating a 45 of who they wanted to be in the future.
I couldn’t help admiring the school for 46 the children to dream big in such a special way, even if it might not be the first intention. In fact, most of us are 47 to see the truth of who we could be. My daughter’s school developed an unintended 48 to that difficulty: If it’s hard for you to imagine the 49 in yourself, then you might want to begin by expressing it as a 50 , as did the children who wrote the poems.
Think up some stories about who you would like to be. In due course, this 51 exercise would help you build the necessary blueprint for 52 your achievements. Without a picture of your 53 self, you can’t live into that self. So 54 it till you make it. The lie will become the 55 in the end.
41．A．rich B．busy C．great D．smart
42．A．point out B．make up C．hold back D．rely on
43．A．unbelievably B．unconsciously C．unacceptably D．unreasonably
44．A．exaggerating B．restoring C．admiring D．clarifying
45．A．sample B．vision C．message D．principle
46．A．forcing B．requesting C．motivating D．warning
47．A．unable B．anxious C．nervous D．unwilling
48．A．excuse B．balance C．solution D．connection
49．A．interest B．courage C．expectation D．potential
50．A．fantasy B．fortune C．benefit D．reference
51．A．healthy B．creative C．gentle D．formal
52．A．ensuring B．informing C．stretching D．measuring
53．A．highest B．biggest C．happiest D．bravest
54．A．stop B．forget C．hide D．pretend
55．A．dream B．reality C．memory D．nightmare
【答案】41．C 42．B 43．A 44．D 45．B 46．C 47．A 48．C 49．D 50．A 51．B 52．C 53．A 54．D 55．B
【解析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，主要讲的是作者的女儿学校要求同学们编关于自己的将来的诗歌，以此激励同学们要有梦想。
41．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她邀请所有的同学写一首关于他们有多伟大的“谎言诗”，并大声朗读。A. rich富有的；B. busy忙的；C. great伟大的；D. smart聪明的。根据下文“They were supposed to ________ untruths about themselves that made them sound ________ wonderful”可知，她邀请同学们写说自己很伟大的一些谎言诗。故选C。
42．考查动词短语辨析。句意：他们应该编造一些关于自己的谎言，让自己听起来令人难以置信地好。A. point out指出；B. make up编造；C. hold back阻碍；D. rely on依靠。根据下文“untruths”可知，既然是不真实的事情，那肯定是编造出来的。故选B。
43．考查副词词义辨析。句意：他们应该编造一些关于自己的谎言，让自己听起来令人难以置信地好。A. unbelievably令人难以置信的是；B. unconsciously无意识地；C. unacceptably不能接受地；D. unreasonably不合理地。根据下文“They were supposed to _______ untruths about themselves”可知，她的同学们被邀请写一些谎言，让自己听起来令人难以置信地好。故选A。
44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我听诗的时候，我意识到孩子们实际上是在阐明他们未来的图景。A. exaggerating夸大；B. restoring恢复；C. admiring欣赏；D. clarifying阐明。根据下文“the picture of their future”可知，同学们通过写诗来描述或阐明自己的将来，空格处是clarifying。故选D。
45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过“欺骗”自己，他们创造了自己未来想成为的样子。A. sample样本；B. vision幻想，想象；C. message信息 ；D. principle原则。根据上文“the picture of their future”可知，他们通过写诗来构想自己以后的样子，因此空格处是vision。故选B。
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不禁钦佩学校以这种特殊的方式激发孩子们的远大梦想，即使这可能不是最初的意图。A. forcing强迫；B. requesting要求；C. motivating激励；D. warning警告。根据下文“the children to dream big in such a special way”可知，学校激励学生梦想自己的未来。故选C。
47．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：事实上，我们中的大多数人都看不到我们可以成为什么样的人。A. unable不能的；B. anxious担心的；C. nervous紧张的；D. unwilling不情愿的。根据下文“it’s hard for you to imagine the ________ in yourself”可知，我们很多人都不能看到自己将来可能会成为什么人。故选A。
48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我女儿的学校无意中想出了一个解决这个难题的办法。A. excuse借口；B. balance平衡；C. solution解决办法；D. connection连接。根据上文“If it’s hard for you to imagine the ________ in yourself”，下文“to that difficulty”和“you might want to begin by expressing it as a ________, as did the children who wrote the poems”可知，我们很多人想象不到自己将来的样子，所以作者的女儿的学校想出了解决这个难题的办法，因此空格处是solution。故选C。
49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果你很难想象自己的潜力，那么你可能要像写诗的孩子们一样，先把它表达成一种幻想。A. interest兴趣；B. courage勇气；C. expectation期待；D. potential潜力。根据上文“most of us are ________ to see the truth of who we could be”可知，我们很多人想象不到自己将来的样子，也就是很难想象自己的潜力。故选D。
50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果你很难想象自己的潜力，那么你可能要像写诗的孩子们一样，先把它表达成一种幻想。A. fantasy幻想；B. fortune时运，命运；C. benefit好处；D. reference参考。根据第一段的“untruths about themselves”可知，孩子们写诗编造一些关于自己的谎言，这些谎言也就是幻想。故选A。
51．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在适当的时候，这种创造性的练习将帮助你建立必要的蓝图，以扩大你的成就。A. healthy健康的；B. creative创造性的；C. gentle温柔的；D. formal正式的。根据上文“Think up some stories about who you would like to be”可知，想一些你想成为什么样的人的故事，这是需要有创造力的，是创造性的练习。故选B。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在适当的时候，这种创造性的练习将帮助你建立必要的蓝图，以扩大你的成就。A. ensuring确保；B. informing告知；C. stretching（使）变大，拉长；D. measuring测量。根据上文“build the necessary blueprint”和下文“your achievements”可知，想一些你想成为什么样的人的故事可以帮助你自己建立必要的蓝图，扩大你自己的成就。故选C。
53．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果没有你最高自我的图像，你就无法活在那个自我中。A. highest最高的；B. biggest最大的；C. happiest最快乐的；D. bravest最勇敢的。根据上文“They were supposed to ________ untruths about themselves that made them sound ________ wonderful”可知，孩子们写一些关于自己的谎言，让自己听起来令人难以置信地好，也就是编出一些最好的自己的图像，此处表示“如果没有你最高自我的图像，你就无法活在那个自我中”。故选A。
54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以假装，直到你成功。A. stop停止；B. forget忘记；C. hide躲藏；D. pretend假装。根据上文“They were supposed to ________ untruths about themselves that made them sound ________ wonderful”可知，孩子们写一些关于自己的谎言，让自己听起来令人难以置信地好，也就是假装自己很有成就。故选D。
55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：谎言最终会变成现实。A. dream梦想；B. reality现实；C. memory记忆；D. nightmare噩梦。根据上文“The lie will become”和下文“in the end”可知，谎言最终会变成现实。故选B。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。
To protect the ocean and prevent plastic waste polluting the water, an Italian company has invented River Cleaning, 56 seems to be a perfect tool for picking up litter before it gets there. About 80 percent of ocean waste comes from 100 of the 57 (large) waterways across the world. So, stopping waste at its source is 58 excellent potential solution.
However, the company had to overcome several 59 (difficulty) before it could test out the invention 60 (proper). For example, its device had to allow boats to easily pass through, while being able 61 (run) 24/7 with no impact on the environment. The result is River Cleaning, a 100 percent effective, low cost, low impact solution.
Attached 62 the bed at the bottom of the river, River Cleaning is a series of buoys (浮标) that powered by the 63 (nature) flow of the river. It has the ability to collect different kinds of waste. So far, studies 64 (show) River Cleaning can collect 85 percent of all waste passing by it. So, if it is used in all the right places, that’s up to 85 percent of trash prevented from 65 (enter) flowing into the ocean.
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了意大利一家公司开发的防止垃圾从河流进入海洋的新发明。
56．which考查定语从句。为了保护海洋并防止塑料垃圾污染水，一家意大利公司发明了河流清洁，这似乎是在垃圾到达那里之前捡拾垃圾的完美工具。此处是非限制性定语从句，空格处在句中作主语，指代前面整个句子，故填which。
57．largest考查形容词最高级。大约80%的海洋垃圾来自世界上最大的100条水道。根据空前的the及表示范围的介词短语可知，此处应填其最高级形式，故填largest。
58．an考查冠词。因此，从源头上阻止浪费是一个很好的潜在解决方案。空后是单数名词solution，因此此处为不定冠词表泛指，且excellent发音以元音音素开头，故填an。
59．difficulties考查名词复数。然而，该公司必须克服几个困难才能正确测试发明。根据空前的several可知，此处应填名词复数形式。故填difficulties。
60．properly考查词形转换。然而，该公司必须克服几个困难才能正确测试发明。修饰动词词组test out，应为其副词形式。故填properly。
61．to run考查非谓语动词。例如，他们的设备必须允许船只轻松通过，同时能够全天候运行，并且对环境没有影响。固定短语：be able to do，意为“能够做某事”，故填to run。
62．to考查介词。河流清洁附着在河底的河床上，是由河流的自然流动提供动力的一系列浮标。固定搭配：attach…to意为“把……栓在”，to是介词，故填to。
63．natural考查词形转换。河流清洁附着在河底的河床上，是由河流的自然流动提供动力的一系列浮标。此处形容词修饰名词作定语，故填natural。
64．have shown考查动词时态。到目前为止，研究表明，河流清洁可以收集85%的经过它的废物。根据so far可知，句子用现在完成时，主语是复数名词，助动词使用have，故填have shown。
65．entering考查非谓语动词。因此，如果在所有正确的地方使用它，那么高达85%的垃圾被阻止流入海洋。此处在句中作介词from的宾语，故填其动名词形式，故填entering。
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
假定你是李华，一周前你在一家电脑专卖店买了—台电脑，仅用了三天就出现了各种问题。请你就此事给该店经理写封邮件投诉。
内容包括：1. 介绍购物的情况；
2. 反映存在的问题；
3. 提出解决的方案。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madam,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【参考范文】
Dear manager,
One month ago, because of the recommendation of your salesperson, I bought a computer in your shop. It worked well for the first three days. I liked it very much. But three days later, it didn’t work very well. I’m afraid I will complain about its bad quality. First, the picture was very unclear. And then, it didn’t have the voice sometimes. Last, it couldn’t load any software. So, not only does this computer bring me no help but also it creates a big problem for me.
I am a frequent customer of your shop and like your message “Customer first”. Now, I want to change the computer. Or else, I would rather get the money back.
I am looking forward to your satisfactory reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给电脑专卖店的经理写邮件投诉新买的电脑仅用了三天就出现了各种问题。
1.词汇积累
首先：first→in the first place
不清楚的：unclear→indistinct
有时：sometimes→at times
因为：because of→due to
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：One month ago, because of the recommendation of your salesperson, I bought a computer in your shop.
拓展句：One month ago, I bought a computer which your salesperson recommended in your shop.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I’m afraid I will complain about its bad quality. (运用了that引导的宾语从句，省略了that)
[高分句型2] So, not only does this computer bring me no help but also it creates a big problem for me. (运用了部分倒装句)
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I sat at the breakfast table with my four-year-old son, Matthew, trying to ignore the ache in my stomach. “Mama, want to play ” “Not today, baby.” I shook my head. These days I could barely get out of bed. I was still recovering from an operation. I hoped for strength and happiness, but the future seemed so hopeless.
Suddenly, Matthew jumped up from his spot on the kitchen floor. “Bird!” he shouted, rushing to our courtyard. Sure enough, there was a white dove seated in a rubber tree (橡胶树). It sat there for a few moments, and then flew away. Strange, I’d never seen one in our neighborhood before.
When I dragged myself to the kitchen the next morning, the dove was back. This time it was with a mate carrying sticks. “Look Matthew,” I said, pointing to the tree. “They’re going to make a nest.” The doves flew in and out of the courtyard all week, building on top of the rubber tree.
Matthew could hardly contain his excitement. Every morning, he’d run into the kitchen and take his spot by the sliding glass door (滑动玻璃门), talking to the birds while they worked. His happiness was influential. As much as I was sad, I couldn’t help but look forward to the doves’ visits too.
Then it all went wrong. The courtyard was a safe enough spot for a nest, but the rubber tree’s broad, thin leaves were far from stable. One night, a strong wind blew, throwing the doves’ nest to the ground. I heard the twigs (细枝) break apart.
I surveyed the damage. Nothing good ever lasted. I wouldn’t blame the doves if they never came back. But they returned. And they paid no attention to the pile of sticks that had once been their nest. They started again from the beginning. Again, though, the wind destroyed all their hard work. The next day, and the next, they started again, as if nothing had happened.
注意：
1.续写词数应为100左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
I knew I had to do something.
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Paragraph 2:
“It works! The birds are back!” Matthew announced.
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【参考范文】
I knew I had to do something. The white dove and its mate had provided brightness during my dark days. Now it was time to help them in return. I cut a piece of hardware cloth, forming it into the shape of a nest and then securing the ends. I then hammered it into the wall next to the rubber tree. After I had finished all the work, there was only an hour before the doves usually made their visit. Matthew and I stood by the sliding glass door, waiting and hoping.
“It works! The birds are back!” Matthew announced. Hearing my son’s excited voice, which was as clear as a bell, I looked up. There they were-swooping and circling near the nest, trying to add some twigs to their new home. A few weeks later, three babies broke free from their shells. “Chirp, chirp,” Matthew sang. I held him in my arms and kissed him, enjoying the happiness of the moment. Looking at their flittering shadows and hearing them chirp, I felt the dim grayness within my heart disappeared, replaced by the strength of life.
【解析】本文以故事发展顺序为线索展开，讲述了作者的儿子Matthew每天都看到一些鸽子来到自己家的院子里。一天夜里，刮起了一阵大风，把筑在树上的鸽巢掀到地上。作者以为鸽子们再也不回来，但它们又回来了，并且又在树上筑巢。尽管大风又一次摧毁了它们所有的辛勤工作，但是它们继续努力。
1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我知道我必须做点什么。”可知，第一段可描写作者帮助鸽子们，在橡胶树旁边的墙上钉了一个架子，并用树叶覆盖，使它看起来像一棵树，等待鸽子们的到来。
②由第二段首句内容“起作用了!鸟儿又回来了!’马修宣布。”可知，第二段可描写鸽子们回来后的情况。鸽子在架子上筑巢、孵蛋。这让作者意识到生活充满了无法想象的奇迹和惊喜。
2.续写线索：作者决定帮助鸽子——在墙上钉架子——满怀希望地等待——鸽子回来在架子上筑巢——小鸽子孵出——作者感到生活充满奇迹和惊喜
