昆明市五华区2024届高三上学期期中教学质量检测
英语
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的学校、姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并认真核准条形码上的学校、准考证号、姓名、考场号、座位号，在规定的位置贴好条形码及填涂准考证号。
2．回答选择题时，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，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 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
The Best Insect Repellent Sprays (驱蚊液) in 2023
Nothing ruins a pleasant outdoor experience quite like annoying mosquitoes sucking blood on your arms and legs. Sure, bug spray is great and all. After numerous tests, we found four bug sprays that stood above the rest.
Proven Insect Repellent Spray ($16.97 at Home Depot)
Picaridin-Proven’s active ingredient, comprising 20% of its formula (配方)-is one of the best at repelling bugs. Proven Spray’s smell is well nonexistent. It is easy to forget that we even apply this spray-besides the fact no bug would dare touch our skin.
Botanicals Mosquito and Insect Repellent IV ($4.96 at Wal-Mart)
This repellent is made with p-menthane-3, 8-diol and it doesn’t have a smell at all, which is a huge bonus. It’s also available in one of the smallest size choices, at 2 ounces, so if you want a truly tiny spray you can fit in your pocket, this one could be for you.
Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Spray ($4.87 at Amazon)
A 30% IR3535 spray in an aerosol bottle, Coleman can be dried instantly and doesn’t leave any remains on our skin. The aerosol pushes the repellent out, making spraying a super fast process. The only big speed bump is its smell. Some testers said it had a smell of chemicals that could easily make you cough when spraying it.
Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent ($4.28 at Target)
Cutter Backwoods is a 25% DEET formula, the gold standard in insect repellents, It has a larger nozzle (喷嘴) than the others, resulting in a wider area of application. Its biggest downside was the bottle’s big size, which makes it hard to simply throw in your bag.
1. What do the first two bug sprays have in common
A. They are sold at the same price.
B. They contain the same ingredients.
C. Neither of them has any smell.
D. Both of them are available in small size...
2. Which bug spray may cause people to cough
A. Proven Insect Repellent Spray.
B. Botanicals Mosquito and Insect Repellent IV.
C. Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Spray.
D. Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent.
3. What is special about Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent
A. It can fit in your pocket.
B. It has a 25% Picaridin formula.
C. It has a super fast spraying process.
D. It covers a larger area of application.
B
A penny saved is a penny earned. And more and more benny-wise young Chinese are abandoning consumerism by leading an increasingly frugal (节俭的) life by developing anti-consumerism concepts.
According to a survey by , nearly 50% of respondents would use all means to save money and more than 30% plan to become deal-hunters to fit in their budgets. More than 80% of Generation Z Chinese spend less than 5,000 yuan ($737) a month. When shopping, they care the most about practicability, personal preference and price, instead of brands, popularity and brand spokesmen.
And more than 600,000 users have joined a group named Frenzied Money Savers on Douban, a popular social media platform, where members share sometimes extreme ideas, tips, books and everything to save hard-earned money. For instance, some recommended uninstalling shopping apps such as Taobao, Meituan and Pinduoduo and installing it each time you really need to buy something so as to hold back the urge to spend. And milk tea, coffee and takeouts are strongly opposed by many.
Chinese have long established and valued the saving culture with the country’s household savings rate leading the world. Young Chinese who are born in a relatively prosperous and abundant society have learned to get rid of the addiction to consumerism and use money in a more sensible and wiser way, which could help create a more healthy and upbeat social vibe (社会风气), besides reducing the huge waste and damages to the environment caused by over consumption.
Just as the American writer Theodore Thornton said, the habit of saving is itself an education. Yet saving is certainly not the final goal, but spending money where it truly deserves helps realize one’s life objectives. To save and spend wisely are lessons young people all over the world have to learn.
4. Why are more and more young Chinese becoming benny-wise
A. They tend to accept consumerism. B. They spend money without hesitation.
C. They are shaped by multiple cultures. D. They are in favor of economical life.
5. What may Generation Z Chinese tare the most when shopping
A. Budgets and service. B. Practicability and price.
C. Personal preference and brands. D. Shopping apps and platforms.
6. What message does the author want to convey in Paragraph 4
A. Anti-consumerism is beneficial to social progress.
B. Saving money can be many people’s life objective.
C. Many social issues mainly result from consumerism.
D. Young Chinese are lucky to be born in a prosperous society.
7. What is the text mainly about
A There is no increasing need for consumerism.
B. Old virtue of being frugal is still not outdated.
C. Tips on saving money are important for the young.
D Consumerism has an impact on economic development.
C
Most old, disused airports are usually torn down to make way for shiny new developments, although at huge cost, but not Tegel airport, in Berlin, Germany. The deserted 580 acres will be turned into an eco-friendly living neighborhood land, in Tegel Project that officials hope will become the blueprint for future disused airports.
After the airport was closed down a number of years ago, following the building of a newer and modern version nearby, developers began dreaming up the ambitious 5 million square meter Tegel Project. Those behind the project hope it will address housing shortages, pollution and other ban living problems. It will provide at least 5,000 homes for more than 10,000 people.
The entire project is all about being energy-efficient: vertical gardens (垂直花园) on apartment blocks, which is one way to keep buildings cool without costly air conditioning. Every rooftop is also going to be fitted with solar panels which will provide electricity. Sponge City technology, such as rain gardens, will help the city absorb as much water as possible.
Although turning an airport into a neighborhood isn’t common, it’s not the first time it’s happened. When Denver’s main airport moved to a new location, developers made the most out of the old airport and converted the space into a residential community with important locations like hospitals, schools, and supermarkets easily reached on foot.
Next to the new development in Germany’s former Tegel airport will be a commercial zone. The Urban Technology Republic is aimed at tech companies that will be encouraged to open offices in the development, as well as a large city park that will stretch across half of the urban tech space. There will also be a campus for the Berliner Hochschule fur Technik University. Construction is due to begin in 2023, with the first areas opening by 2027.
8. Why did developers come up with Tegel Project
A. To make room for city gardens. B. To help solve rural living problems.
C. To reuse Tegel airport in a green way. D. To set a good example for future cities.
9. What can we infer from the text
A. Tegel Project has proven costly.
B. Vertical gardens are built on the rooftop.
C. A city park will be the center of the Tegel airport.
D. The practice of using old airport has been tried before.
10. What does the underlined word “converted” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Transformed. B. Carried. C. Slid. D. Divided.
11. What is the suitable title for the text
A. Less Is More B. Trash Can Be Treasure
C. Technology Makes a Difference D. Human and Nature Live in Peace
D
Do you see a bird right now Can you hear one singing If so, you might be getting a mental health boost.
A study recently published in the journal Science found that being in the presence of birds made people feel more positive. For two weeks, study participants using a smartphone app were required to fill out a questionnaire three times a day. They were asked questions about their surrounding environment and their mental state. Emerging from the app’s data was a noticeable trend--study participants who saw birds were more likely to report a better mood.
Research is increasingly finding that getting outside is good for our brains, which is why scientists want to know more about what aspects of nature may be the most therapeutic. “This kind of study helps us understand how people’s everyday experience with specific elements of nature, such as birds, can be restorative,” says Lisa Nisbet, a psychologist at Trent University in Canada.
With the collected data, Andrea Mechelli, a psychologist at King’s College London, performed a statistical analysis that found an obvious improvement in wellbeing when birds were present, even when eliminating other factors like the presence of trees or waterways. Nature, Mechelli notes, isn’t a cure all. The presence of trees and birds, for example, didn’t result in a better sense of wellbeing if participants also noted their neighborhood felt unsafe. Regardless of the cause, knowing how trees, streams, or birds affect mood helps treatment providers integrate nature into their care.
A study first published in 1984 found that hospital patients recovering from surgery took fewer painkillers and had a shorter recovery if they also had a room with a view of nature. At Mechelli’s clinical practice in London, he focuses on early intervention therapies and frequently works with young people. As one solution, he suggests his patients go for walks to observe the trees and plants growing in the city, and the wildlife flying by. “It has no side effects,” he says, “It’s something they could try, and they have nothing to lose.”
12. How did the participants take part in the study
A. By answering questions online. B. By observing birds in the wild.
C. By recording their daily routine. D. By analyzing their mental state.
13. What do scientists focus on
A. The recovery from mental illness.
B. The impact of environment on birds.
C. The influence of nature elements on people.
D. The link between neighborhood and wildlife.
14. Which of the following may Mechelli agree with
A. Working with the young helps improve efficiency.
B. Wandering outside eliminates side effects of drugs.
C. Painkillers will be replaced by intervention therapies.
D. Trees and birds can contribute to a sense of wellbeing.
15. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A science website. B. A travel brochure.
C. A biology textbook. D. A fashion magazine.
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。
Birthdays are supposed to be happy occasions where celebrations, being spoiled and positive reflection are all part of the day. Unfortunately, feeling depressed about an approaching birthday, as a person ages, is common. The following may help fight off Birthday Blues.
·Find the best way to celebrate
____16____ If someone loves luxurious celebrations, then they should try to have that sort of a day. If they prefer quality time with family, then they could make arrangements. On the other hand, doing something on their birthday that they do not enjoy, will make it harder for them to have a good time.
·Keep busy
If the Birthday Blues threaten to have a negative impact on someone, it may be better to avoid the day altogether. ____17____ Do something else. Negative thoughts can be easily forgotten so a person can move on with their life.
·____18____
It is OK to be sad sometimes, but drowning in sadness all day is unhelpful for anyone struggling with negative emotions. For those who always get the Birthday Blues, it might be a good idea just to accept that they might feel sad and anxious. ____19____ Acknowledge them, and then put them to one side and get on with the day in a more positive frame of mind.
·Do something special
However much people hate or fear their birthday, they can make it better if they plan something for that day that cannot fail to bring them excitement. They may think about booking to see a show, getting a spa, or going out for dinner. ____20____
A. Set a sadness time limit.
B. Turn the sadness into a helpful experience.
C. Allow those feelings to come into their mind.
D. Removing negative thoughts finally pays off.
E. Keeping distracted will ensure the day passes quickly.
F. Birthdays are days when it is acceptable to be a bit selfish.
G. Whatever is likely to lift their spirits may help them feel better.
第二部分 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。
Ruben Flowers discovered the photo by accident. It was early 2023 and he was ____21____ through photo albums at his grandmother’s house. Suddenly, there it was: a photo from 1994, taken on an airplane deck, showing him as a kid, sitting next to his ____22____ dad. In this picture, Flowers is looking at his dad in ____23____. His father smiles at the camera, ready to fly the plane.
Flowers had forgotten the photo existed, but seeing it again, he was ____24____ with memories of growing up, inspired by his father. He loved their trips to the airport, ____25____ in the training center, taking a go on the simulators (模拟器). He was proud when his dad talked ____26____ about his job at the school careers day.
Flowers, now 30, was just about to follow in his father’s ____27____ and begin flying as a First Officer for Southwest Airlines. Meanwhile Flowers’ father-also called Ruben Flowers-was nearing ____28____ and readying for his final flight as Captain. Thus, after rediscovering the ____29____ photo, the two men hoped they’d get an opportunity to fly together to ____30____ that moment. In March 2023, the older Flowers was flying his final Southwest flight. His son was by his side, as his first officer. He said, “That was an ____31____ feeling. To look over there and see my son next to me, for my last landing.” The younger Flowers echoed this-now that he has ____32____ his dream of flying with his father, his next goal is to ____33____ with his younger brother, who has just recently completed pilot training.
The older Flowers always made it his ____34____ to inspire and encourage his kids to ____35____ whatever they loved and whatever that might be.
21.
A. bringing B. brushing C. thumbing D. rushing
22.
A. coach B. pilot C. officer D. professor
23.
A. admiration B. confusion C. gratitude D. shock
24.
A. trapped B. flooded C. reasoned D. blessed
25.
A. calming down B. cheering up C. showing off D. hanging out
26.
A. fondly B. cautiously C. bitterly D. anxiously
27.
A. requirements B. descriptions C. footsteps D. predictions
28.
A. graduation B. retirement C. service D. interview
29.
A. dull B. clear C. digital D. old
30.
A. remark B. recognize C. restart D. recreate
31.
A. ordinary B. awesome C. innocent D. awkward
32.
A. expected B. adjusted C. achieved D. planned
33.
A fly B. play C. run D. ride
34.
A. credit B. right C. mission D. struggle
35.
A. explore B. judge C. illustrate D. define
第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式.
For decades, commuters traveling by train between London and Paris ____36____ (have) one option: trains operated by Eurostar. Now, another rail start-up, Evolyn, is planning ____37____ (launch) a high-speed rail service under the English Channel, ____38____ (give) tourlsts more options in how they move between the two European capitals. It will be fully operational by 2026. The company has not released details about fares, schedules or on-board amenities (便利设施).
“More competition for Eurostar can only be a good thing. ____39____ (hopeful), it’ll mean lower prices, better services and a wider variety of European destinations for ____40____ (traveler) in London and the rest of the United Kingdom,” an Evolyn spokesperson says.
More broadly train travel is on the rise in Europe. Many European leaders see boosting rail travel as ____41____ critical step toward human-caused climate change, since trains typically have ____42____ (few) greenhouse gas emissions than planes. Last year, short-haul domestic flights between destinations within 2.5-hour or less ____43____(ban) in France.
“____44____ the demand for green mobility is growing, yet we need the rail market to respond much better and much faster, especially for long and cross-border journeys,” said Adina Valean, European commissioner for transport, ____45____ a statement in January.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 上周你校组织了一场职业规划 (career planning) 讲座。请你就此活动，写一篇短文向校英文报投稿。内容包括：
1．讲座内容；
2．个人感受。
注意：
（1）词数80左右；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Every June, we renew an annual tradition at our house. Our children are given bowls and asked to collect pieces of nature that remind them of the summer. They leave those bowls on the front doorstep and we go for a walk. When we return, we find fairies (精灵) have turned the bowls’ contents into ice cream.
I’m not certain how this tradition developing. I think I was making up stories about fairies years ago, and it all just sort of happened. But ever since, it has been one of our favorite routines, fascinating in its simplicity. “When are the fairies coming ” six-year-old Anna had been asking all last June with expectation. Meanwhile, Joshua, nine, was getting wise to fairies and Father Christmas and such silly things. He said he would understand if, during our walk, Mum or Dad should forget something and return home.
The evening arrived. The children collected leaves, grass, pebbles, twigs and dead insects. We put their bowls on the front doorstep and went off on our walk. But after a while, I moaned (抱怨) that I had forgotten my keys and needed to go back. Joshua smiled a knowing grin (咧嘴笑) “Oh, wait,” I added, “I’ve found them! I don’t have to go back.” As we continued on our way, Joshua was beginning to get a bit confused.
Near our house I warned that the fairies might not have arrived yet—we might need to walk for a bit longer. Joshua seemed relieved. Yes, he said, they probably hadn’t come. Yet when we reached the front door, the bowls were in the same place we had left them-filled with ice cream. Anna accepted all this with complete innocence, happy and excited and eager to eat. But Joshua was astonished, speechless, humbled. He looked up at me, at his dad, then gazed around the neighborhood in amazement. “The fairies must have come,” he said as we all sat down to feast, “Maybe … is there really … was this magic ”
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Joshua was quiet the entire evening, thinking over these events in his heart and mind.
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So I told my little boy the truth.
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英语
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的学校、姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并认真核准条形码上的学校、准考证号、姓名、考场号、座位号，在规定的位置贴好条形码及填涂准考证号。
2．回答选择题时，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，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 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
The Best Insect Repellent Sprays (驱蚊液) in 2023
Nothing ruins a pleasant outdoor experience quite like annoying mosquitoes sucking blood on your arms and legs. Sure, bug spray is great and all. After numerous tests, we found four bug sprays that stood above the rest.
Proven Insect Repellent Spray ($16.97 at Home Depot)
Picaridin-Proven’s active ingredient, comprising 20% of its formula (配方)-is one of the best at repelling bugs. Proven Spray’s smell is well nonexistent. It is easy to forget that we even apply this spray-besides the fact no bug would dare touch our skin.
Botanicals Mosquito and Insect Repellent IV ($4.96 at Wal-Mart)
This repellent is made with p-menthane-3, 8-diol and it doesn’t have a smell at all, which is a huge bonus. It’s also available in one of the smallest size choices, at 2 ounces, so if you want a truly tiny spray you can fit in your pocket, this one could be for you.
Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Spray ($4.87 at Amazon)
A 30% IR3535 spray in an aerosol bottle, Coleman can be dried instantly and doesn’t leave any remains on our skin. The aerosol pushes the repellent out, making spraying a super fast process. The only big speed bump is its smell. Some testers said it had a smell of chemicals that could easily make you cough when spraying it.
Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent ($4.28 at Target)
Cutter Backwoods is a 25% DEET formula, the gold standard in insect repellents, It has a larger nozzle (喷嘴) than the others, resulting in a wider area of application. Its biggest downside was the bottle’s big size, which makes it hard to simply throw in your bag.
1. What do the first two bug sprays have in common
A. They are sold at the same price.
B. They contain the same ingredients.
C. Neither of them has any smell.
D. Both of them are available in small size...
2. Which bug spray may cause people to cough
A. Proven Insect Repellent Spray.
B. Botanicals Mosquito and Insect Repellent IV.
C. Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Spray.
D. Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent.
3. What is special about Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent
A. It can fit in your pocket.
B. It has a 25% Picaridin formula.
C. It has a super fast spraying process.
D. It covers a larger area of application.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。介绍了四款2023年最好的驱蚊液。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题Proven Insect Repellent Spray ($16.97 at Home Depot)下的“Proven Spray’s smell is well nonexistent.(经过验证喷雾的味道完全不存在)”以及小标题Botanicals Mosquito and Insect Repellent IV ($4.96 at Wal-Mart)下的“This repellent is made with p-menthane-3, 8-diol and it doesn’t have a smell at all, which is a huge bonus. (这种驱蚊剂是由对甲烷- 3,8 -二醇制成的，它根本没有气味，这是一个巨大的好处)”可知，这两款驱蚊液的共同之处是都没有气味。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Spray ($4.87 at Amazon)下的“Some testers said it had a smell of chemicals that could easily make you cough when spraying it. (一些测试者说，它有一种化学物质的气味，喷洒时很容易让你咳嗽)”可知，Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Spray会让人咳嗽。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent ($4.28 at Target)下的“Cutter Backwoods is a 25% DEET formula, the gold standard in insect repellents, It has a larger nozzle (喷嘴) than the others, resulting in a wider area of application. Its biggest downside was the bottle’s big size, which makes it hard to simply throw in your bag. (Cutter Backwoods是25%的避蚊胺配方，这是驱蚊剂的黄金标准，它的喷嘴比其他产品更大，因此适用范围更广。它最大的缺点是瓶子太大，很难简单地扔进你的包里)”可知，Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent的特别之处是它的应用范围更广。故选D项。
B
A penny saved is a penny earned. And more and more benny-wise young Chinese are abandoning consumerism by leading an increasingly frugal (节俭的) life by developing anti-consumerism concepts.
According to a survey by , nearly 50% of respondents would use all means to save money and more than 30% plan to become deal-hunters to fit in their budgets. More than 80% of Generation Z Chinese spend less than 5,000 yuan ($737) a month. When shopping, they care the most about practicability, personal preference and price, instead of brands, popularity and brand spokesmen.
And more than 600,000 users have joined a group named Frenzied Money Savers on Douban, a popular social media platform, where members share sometimes extreme ideas, tips, books and everything to save hard-earned money. For instance, some recommended uninstalling shopping apps such as Taobao, Meituan and Pinduoduo and installing it each time you really need to buy something so as to hold back the urge to spend. And milk tea, coffee and takeouts are strongly opposed by many.
Chinese have long established and valued the saving culture with the country’s household savings rate leading the world. Young Chinese who are born in a relatively prosperous and abundant society have learned to get rid of the addiction to consumerism and use money in a more sensible and wiser way, which could help create a more healthy and upbeat social vibe (社会风气), besides reducing the huge waste and damages to the environment caused by over consumption.
Just as the American writer Theodore Thornton said, the habit of saving is itself an education. Yet saving is certainly not the final goal, but spending money where it truly deserves helps realize one’s life objectives. To save and spend wisely are lessons young people all over the world have to learn.
4. Why are more and more young Chinese becoming benny-wise
A. They tend to accept consumerism. B. They spend money without hesitation.
C. They are shaped by multiple cultures. D. They are in favor of economical life.
5. What may Generation Z Chinese tare the most when shopping
A. Budgets and service. B. Practicability and price.
C. Personal preference and brands. D. Shopping apps and platforms.
6. What message does the author want to convey in Paragraph 4
A. Anti-consumerism is beneficial to social progress.
B. Saving money can be many people’s life objective.
C. Many social issues mainly result from consumerism.
D. Young Chinese are lucky to be born in a prosperous society.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. There is no increasing need for consumerism.
B. Old virtue of being frugal is still not outdated.
C. Tips on saving money are important for the young.
D. Consumerism has an impact on economic development.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。讲述了现在越来越多精明的中国年轻人正在摒弃消费主义，过着越来越节俭的生活。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“A penny saved is a penny earned. And more and more benny-wise young Chinese are abandoning consumerism by leading an increasingly frugal (节俭) life by developing anti-consumerism concepts.(省一文就是赚一文。越来越多精明的中国年轻人正在摒弃消费主义，通过培养反消费主义的观念，过着越来越节俭的生活)”可知，是因为他们正在摒弃消费主义，赞成俭朴的生活。故选D项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“More than 80% of Generation Z Chinese spend less than 5,000 yuan ($737) a month. When shopping, they care the most about practicability, personal preference and price, instead of brands, popularity and brand spokesmen.(超过80%的Z世代中国消费者每月消费低于人民币5000元(合737美元)。在购物时，他们最关心的是实用性、个人喜好和价格，而不是品牌、知名度和品牌代言人)”可知，中国Z世代在购物时最看重实用性、个人喜好和价格。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Chinese have long established and valued the saving culture with the country’s household savings rate leading the world. Young Chinese who are born in a relatively prosperous and abundant society have learned to get rid of the addiction to consumerism and use money in a more sensible and wiser way, which could help create a more healthy and upbeat social vibe (社会风气), besides reducing the huge waste and damages to the environment caused by over consumption.(中国人很早就建立并重视储蓄文化，中国的家庭储蓄率居世界前列。出生在一个相对富裕的社会中的中国年轻人已经学会了摆脱消费瘾，以一种更明智、更明智的方式使用金钱，这可以帮助创造一个更健康、更乐观的社会氛围，此外还可以减少过度消费造成的巨大浪费和对环境的破坏)”可知，本段主要讲述摆脱消费瘾，以一种更明智、更明智的方式使用金钱，这可以帮助创造一个更健康、更乐观的社会氛围，也就是反消费主义有利于社会进步。故选A项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“A penny saved is a penny earned. And more and more benny-wise young Chinese are abandoning consumerism by leading an increasingly frugal (节俭的) life by developing anti-consumerism concepts.(省一文就是赚一文。越来越多精明的中国年轻人正在摒弃消费主义，通过培养反消费主义的观念，过着越来越节俭的生活)”以及最后一段“Just as the American writer Theodore Thornton said, the habit of saving is itself an education. Yet saving is certainly not the final goal, but spending money where it truly deserves helps realize one’s life objectives. To save and spend wisely are lessons young people all over the world have to learn.(正如美国作家西奥多·桑顿所说，储蓄的习惯本身就是一种教育。然而，储蓄当然不是最终目标，但把钱花在真正值得的地方有助于实现一个人的人生目标。储蓄和明智消费是全世界年轻人必须学习的课程)”可知，本文主要讲述了越来越多精明的中国年轻人正在摒弃消费主义，过着越来越节俭的生活，而储蓄和明智消费是全世界年轻人必须学习的课程，所以B项“Old virtue of being frugal is still not outdated.(节俭的旧美德仍然没有过时)”最能概括文章内容。故选B项。
C
Most old, disused airports are usually torn down to make way for shiny new developments, although at huge cost, but not Tegel airport, in Berlin, Germany. The deserted 580 acres will be turned into an eco-friendly living neighborhood land, in Tegel Project that officials hope will become the blueprint for future disused airports.
After the airport was closed down a number of years ago, following the building of a newer and modern version nearby, developers began dreaming up the ambitious 5 million square meter Tegel Project. Those behind the project hope it will address housing shortages, pollution and other ban living problems. It will provide at least 5,000 homes for more than 10,000 people.
The entire project is all about being energy-efficient: vertical gardens (垂直花园) on apartment blocks, which is one way to keep buildings cool without costly air conditioning. Every rooftop is also going to be fitted with solar panels which will provide electricity. Sponge City technology, such as rain gardens, will help the city absorb as much water as possible.
Although turning an airport into a neighborhood isn’t common, it’s not the first time it’s happened. When Denver’s main airport moved to a new location, developers made the most out of the old airport and converted the space into a residential community with important locations like hospitals, schools, and supermarkets easily reached on foot.
Next to the new development in Germany’s former Tegel airport will be a commercial zone. The Urban Technology Republic is aimed at tech companies that will be encouraged to open offices in the development, as well as a large city park that will stretch across half of the urban tech space. There will also be a campus for the Berliner Hochschule fur Technik University. Construction is due to begin in 2023, with the first areas opening by 2027.
8. Why did developers come up with Tegel Project
A. To make room for city gardens. B. To help solve rural living problems.
C. To reuse Tegel airport in a green way. D. To set a good example for future cities.
9 What can we infer from the text
A. Tegel Project has proven costly.
B. Vertical gardens are built on the rooftop.
C. A city park will be the center of the Tegel airport.
D. The practice of using old airport has been tried before.
10. What does the underlined word “converted” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Transformed. B. Carried. C. Slid. D. Divided.
11. What is the suitable title for the text
A. Less Is More B. Trash Can Be Treasure
C. Technology Makes a Difference D. Human and Nature Live in Peace
【答案】8. D 9. D 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了德国柏林的泰格尔机场将被改造成一个生态友好的居住区。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The deserted 580 acres will be turned into an eco-friendly living neighborhood land, in Tegel Project that officials hope will become the blueprint for future disused airports.(在Tegel项目中，这块580英亩的废弃土地将被改造成一个生态友好的居住区，官员们希望它能成为未来废弃机场的蓝图)”可知，开发人员提出Tegel项目是为了为未来的城市树立良好的榜样。故选D项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Although turning an airport into a neighborhood isn’t common, it’s not the first time it’s happened. When Denver’s main airport moved to a new location, developers made the most out of the old airport and converted the space into a residential community with important locations like hospitals, schools, and supermarkets easily reached on foot.(虽然把机场变成社区并不常见，但这并不是第一次发生。当丹佛的主要机场搬迁到一个新的位置时，开发商充分利用了旧机场，并将其改造成一个住宅社区，其中有医院、学校和超市等重要地点，步行即可到达)”可推知，使用旧机场的做法以前已经尝试过了。故选D项。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据前文“Although turning an airport into a neighborhood isn’t common, it’s not the first time it’s happened.(虽然把机场变成社区并不常见，但这并不是第一次发生)”结合前文内容，本文是在讲述把废弃的机场改成社区。由此推知，converted应是“改变，转变”之意，和A项意思相近。故选A项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Most old, disused airports are usually torn down to make way for shiny new developments, although at huge cost, but not Tegel airport, in Berlin, Germany. The deserted 580 acres will be turned into an eco-friendly living neighborhood land, in Tegel Project that officials hope will become the blueprint for future disused airports.(大多数旧的、废弃的机场通常会被拆除，为闪亮的新开发项目让路，尽管耗资巨大，但德国柏林的泰格尔机场却不是这样。在Tegel项目中，这块580英亩的废弃土地将被改造成一个生态友好的居住区，官员们希望它能成为未来废弃机场的蓝图)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要讲述了把废弃的机场改成社区。由此可知，B项“Trash Can Be Treasure(变废为宝)”是本文最好的标题。故选B项。
D
Do you see a bird right now Can you hear one singing If so, you might be getting a mental health boost.
A study recently published in the journal Science found that being in the presence of birds made people feel more positive. For two weeks, study participants using a smartphone app were required to fill out a questionnaire three times a day. They were asked questions about their surrounding environment and their mental state. Emerging from the app’s data was a noticeable trend--study participants who saw birds were more likely to report a better mood.
Research is increasingly finding that getting outside is good for our brains, which is why scientists want to know more about what aspects of nature may be the most therapeutic. “This kind of study helps us understand how people’s everyday experience with specific elements of nature, such as birds, can be restorative,” says Lisa Nisbet, a psychologist at Trent University in Canada.
With the collected data Andrea Mechelli, a psychologist at King’s College London, performed a statistical analysis that found an obvious improvement in wellbeing when birds were present, even when eliminating other factors like the presence of trees or waterways. Nature, Mechelli notes, isn’t a cure all. The presence of trees and birds, for example, didn’t result in a better sense of wellbeing if participants also noted their neighborhood felt unsafe. Regardless of the cause, knowing how trees, streams, or birds affect mood helps treatment providers integrate nature into their care.
A study first published in 1984 found that hospital patients recovering from surgery took fewer painkillers and had a shorter recovery if they also had a room with a view of nature. At Mechelli’s clinical practice in London, he focuses on early intervention therapies and frequently works with young people. As one solution, he suggests his patients go for walks to observe the trees and plants growing in the city, and the wildlife flying by. “It has no side effects,” he says, “It’s something they could try, and they have nothing to lose.”
12. How did the participants take part in the study
A. By answering questions online. B. By observing birds in the wild.
C. By recording their daily routine. D. By analyzing their mental state.
13. What do scientists focus on
A. The recovery from mental illness.
B. The impact of environment on birds.
C. The influence of nature elements on people.
D. The link between neighborhood and wildlife.
14. Which of the following may Mechelli agree with
A. Working with the young helps improve efficiency.
B. Wandering outside eliminates side effects of drugs.
C. Painkillers will be replaced by intervention therapies.
D. Trees and birds can contribute to a sense of wellbeing.
15. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A science website. B. A travel brochure.
C. A biology textbook. D. A fashion magazine.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。讲述了科学家发现有鸟在身边会让人感觉更积极，会得到心理健康的促进。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“For two weeks, study participants using a smartphone app were required to fill out a questionnaire three times a day.(在两周的时间里，研究人员要求使用智能手机应用程序的参与者每天填写三次调查问卷)”可知，参与者通过在线回答问题参与这项研究。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Research is increasingly finding that getting outside is good for our brains, which is why scientists want to know more about what aspects of nature may be the most therapeutic. “This kind of study helps us understand how people’s everyday experience with specific elements of nature, such as birds, can be restorative,” says Lisa Nisbet, a psychologist at Trent University in Canada.(越来越多的研究发现，户外活动对我们的大脑有好处，这就是为什么科学家们想要更多地了解大自然的哪些方面可能是最具治疗作用的。加拿大特伦特大学(Trent University)的心理学家丽莎·尼斯贝特(Lisa Nisbet)说：“这种研究有助于我们理解，人们与特定自然元素(如鸟类)的日常体验是如何恢复精神的。”)”可知，科学家们关注的是自然因素对人的影响。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“With the collected data, Andrea Mechelli, a psychologist at King’s College London, performed a statistical analysis that found an obvious improvement in wellbeing when birds were present, even when eliminating other factors like the presence of trees or waterways.(根据收集到的数据，伦敦国王学院的心理学家Andrea Mechelli进行了一项统计分析，发现有鸟类在场时，即使排除树木或水道等其他因素，人们的幸福感也会明显提高)”可知，Mechelli可能同意树木和鸟儿能给人带来幸福感。故选D项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“A study recently published in the journal Science found that being in the presence of birds made people feel more positive.(最近发表在《科学》杂志上的一项研究发现，有鸟在身边会让人感觉更积极)”以及第三段“Research is increasingly finding that getting outside is good for our brains, which is why scientists want to know more about what aspects of nature may be the most therapeutic.(越来越多的研究发现，户外活动对我们的大脑有好处，这就是为什么科学家们想要更多地了解大自然的哪些方面可能是最具治疗作用的)”可知，本文是讲述科学家发现有鸟在身边会让人感觉更积极，以及科学家正在努力寻找自然因素对人的影响，所以本文可能取自一个科学网站。故选A项。
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。
Birthdays are supposed to be happy occasions where celebrations, being spoiled and positive reflection are all part of the day. Unfortunately, feeling depressed about an approaching birthday, as a person ages, is common. The following may help fight off Birthday Blues.
·Find the best way to celebrate
____16____ If someone loves luxurious celebrations, then they should try to have that sort of a day. If they prefer quality time with family, then they could make arrangements. On the other hand, doing something on their birthday that they do not enjoy, will make it harder for them to have a good time.
·Keep busy
If the Birthday Blues threaten to have a negative impact on someone, it may be better to avoid the day altogether. ____17____ Do something else. Negative thoughts can be easily forgotten so a person can move on with their life.
·____18____
It is OK to be sad sometimes, but drowning in sadness all day is unhelpful for anyone struggling with negative emotions. For those who always get the Birthday Blues, it might be a good idea just to accept that they might feel sad and anxious. ____19____ Acknowledge them, and then put them to one side and get on with the day in a more positive frame of mind.
·Do something special
However much people hate or fear their birthday, they can make it better if they plan something for that day that cannot fail to bring them excitement. They may think about booking to see a show, getting a spa, or going out for dinner. ____20____
A. Set a sadness time limit.
B. Turn the sadness into a helpful experience.
C. Allow those feelings to come into their mind.
D. Removing negative thoughts finally pays off.
E. Keeping distracted will ensure the day passes quickly.
F. Birthdays are days when it is acceptable to be a bit selfish.
G. Whatever is likely to lift their spirits may help them feel better.
【答案】16. F 17. E 18. A 19. C 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了帮助你战胜生日忧郁的方法。
【16题详解】
分析设空位于段首，是本段的中心句，根据后文“If someone loves luxurious celebrations, then they should try to have that sort of a day. If they prefer quality time with family, then they could make arrangements.(如果有人喜欢奢华的庆祝活动，那么他们应该试着过这样的一天。如果他们更喜欢与家人共度美好时光，那么他们可以做出安排)”可知，本段主要讲述了人们可以按照自己喜欢的方式去庆祝生日，所以F项“Birthdays are days when it is acceptable to be a bit selfish. (生日是可以允许有点自私的日子)”符合文意，为本段中心句。故选F项。
【17题详解】
根据前文“If the Birthday Blues threaten to have a negative impact on someone, it may be better to avoid the day altogether. (如果“生日忧郁”可能会对某人产生负面影响，那么最好完全避开这一天)”以及后文“Do something else. Negative thoughts can be easily forgotten so a person can move on with their life.(做点别的事情。消极的想法很容易被忘记，这样人们就可以继续他们的生活)”可知，空处应是过渡句，从提议避开这一天搭配提出做点别的事情，所以E项“Keeping distracted will ensure the day passes quickly. (保持注意力分散会让时间过得很快)”符合文意，起到过渡作用，引出下文。故选E项。
【18题详解】
分析设空，应是本段小标题，是对本段的高度概括，根据下文“It is OK to be sad sometimes, but drowning in sadness all day is unhelpful for anyone struggling with negative emotions. (有时悲伤是可以的，但是整天沉浸在悲伤中对任何与消极情绪斗争的人都没有帮助)”可知，本段主要讲述了悲伤可以，但是不能沉浸在悲伤中无法自拔，所以A项“Set a sadness time limit. (设定悲伤的时间限制)”是本段的标题。故选A项。
【19题详解】
根据前文“For those who always get the Birthday Blues, it might be a good idea just to accept that they might feel sad and anxious. (对于那些总是患有生日忧郁的人来说，接受他们可能会感到悲伤和焦虑的事实可能是个好主意)”以及后文“Acknowledge them, and then put them to one side and get on with the day in a more positive frame of mind. (承认它们，然后把它们放在一边，以一种更积极的心态开始新的一天)”可知，此处是讲述，正面面对让他们可能会感到悲伤和焦虑的事实，试着去接受他们，所以C项“Allow those feelings to come into their mind. (让这些感觉进入他们的脑海)”符合此处主题。故选C项。
【20题详解】
分析设空，位于段尾，是本段的总结句，根据前文“However much people hate or fear their birthday, they can make it better if they plan something for that day that cannot fail to bring them excitement. They may think about booking to see a show, getting a spa, or going out for dinner. (无论人们多么讨厌或害怕他们的生日，如果他们为那天计划一些能给他们带来兴奋的事情，他们可以让它变得更好。他们可能会考虑预约看一场演出，做个水疗，或者出去吃顿饭)”可知，本段主要讲述做一些让自己兴奋的事，所以G项“Whatever is likely to lift their spirits may help them feel better. (任何可能振奋他们精神的事情都可能帮助他们感觉更好)”符合本段主题，是对前文的总结。故选G项。
第二部分 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。
Ruben Flowers discovered the photo by accident. It was early 2023 and he was ____21____ through photo albums at his grandmother’s house. Suddenly, there it was: a photo from 1994, taken on an airplane deck, showing him as a kid, sitting next to his ____22____ dad. In this picture, Flowers is looking at his dad in ____23____. His father smiles at the camera, ready to fly the plane.
Flowers had forgotten the photo existed, but seeing it again, he was ____24____ with memories of growing up, inspired by his father. He loved their trips to the airport, ____25____ in the training center, taking a go on the simulators (模拟器). He was proud when his dad talked ____26____ about his job at the school careers day.
Flowers, now 30, was just about to follow in his father’s ____27____ and begin flying as a First Officer for Southwest Airlines. Meanwhile Flowers’ father-also called Ruben Flowers-was nearing ____28____ and readying for his final flight as Captain. Thus, after rediscovering the ____29____ photo, the two men hoped they’d get an opportunity to fly together to ____30____ that moment. In March 2023, the older Flowers was flying his final Southwest flight. His son was by his side, as his first officer. He said, “That was an ____31____ feeling. To look over there and see my son next to me, for my last landing.” The younger Flowers echoed this-now that he has ____32____ his dream of flying with his father, his next goal is to ____33____ with his younger brother, who has just recently completed pilot training.
The older Flowers always made it his ____34____ to inspire and encourage his kids to ____35____ whatever they loved and whatever that might be.
21.
A. bringing B. brushing C. thumbing D. rushing
22.
A coach B. pilot C. officer D. professor
23.
A admiration B. confusion C. gratitude D. shock
24.
A. trapped B. flooded C. reasoned D. blessed
25.
A. calming down B. cheering up C. showing off D. hanging out
26.
A. fondly B. cautiously C. bitterly D. anxiously
27.
A. requirements B. descriptions C. footsteps D. predictions
28.
A. graduation B. retirement C. service D. interview
29.
A. dull B. clear C. digital D. old
30.
A. remark B. recognize C. restart D. recreate
31.
A. ordinary B. awesome C. innocent D. awkward
32.
A. expected B. adjusted C. achieved D. planned
33.
A. fly B. play C. run D. ride
34.
A. credit B. right C. mission D. struggle
35.
A. explore B. judge C. illustrate D. define
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了近30年后，父亲和儿子重现了标志性的飞机照片。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那是2023年初，他在祖母家翻阅相册。A. bringing带来；B. brushing涂；C. thumbing用拇指捋；D. rushing仓促行事。根据后文的“photo albums”以及“Suddenly, there it was: a photo from 1994”可知，他是在翻阅相册，突然看到一张1994年的照片。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：突然，我看到了一张1994年在飞机驾驶舱里拍摄的照片，照片上他还是个孩子，坐在他的飞行员父亲旁边。A. coach教练；B. pilot飞行员；C. officer官员；D. professor教授。根据后文“His father smiles at the camera, ready to fly the plane.”可知，他的父亲准备驾驶飞机，所以是飞行员。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这张照片中，弗劳尔斯钦佩地看着他的爸爸。A. admiration钦佩；B. confusion困惑；C. gratitude感谢；D. shock震惊。根据后文“He was proud when his dad talked 6 about his job at the school careers day.”可知，弗劳尔为他爸爸的飞行员职业感到骄傲，所以是钦佩地看着他的爸爸。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：弗劳尔斯已经忘记了这张照片的存在，但再次看到它，他被成长的回忆淹没了，这是他父亲的启发。A. trapped绊住；B. flooded淹没；C. reasoned推理；D. blessed祝福。根据前文“Flowers had forgotten the photo existed”以及后文“He loved their trips to the airport, 5 in the training center, taking a go on the simulators (模拟器).”可知，弗劳尔斯本来忘记了这张照片，但是后面想到了小时候的事，所以是再次看到它，他被成长的回忆淹没了。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他喜欢他们去机场的旅行，喜欢在训练中心闲逛，喜欢玩模拟器。A. calming down平静下来；B. cheering up振作起来；C. showing off炫耀；D. hanging out闲逛。根据后文“in the training center”结合选项，应是“闲逛”符合语境。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：当父亲在学校职业日深情地谈论他的工作时，他感到很自豪。A. fondly深情地；B. cautiously谨慎地；C. bitterly伤心地；D. anxiously焦急地。根据后文“Meanwhile Flowers’ father-also called Ruben Flowers-was nearing 8 and readying for his final flight as Captain.”可知，弗劳尔斯的父亲一直干飞行员到退休，所以推知，他非常喜欢他的职业，所以是深情地谈论他的工作。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：现年30岁的弗劳尔斯正准备追随父亲的脚步，开始在西南航空公司担任副驾驶。A. requirements必要条件；B. descriptions说明；C. footsteps脚步；D. predictions预测。根据后文“begin flying as a First Officer for Southwest Airlines”可知，弗劳尔斯开始在西南航空公司担任副驾驶，所以是追随父亲的脚步。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：与此同时，弗劳尔斯的父亲——也叫鲁本·弗劳尔斯——即将退休，准备作为机长进行最后一次飞行。A. graduation毕业；B. retirement退休；C. service服务；D. interview采访。根据前文“Flowers, now 30”可知，弗劳尔斯30岁了，所以他父亲老了，再根据“readying for his final flight as Captain”可知，准备作为机长进行最后一次飞行，所以是即将退休。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：因此，在重新发现这张老照片后，两人希望能有机会一起飞行，重现那一刻。A. dull迟钝的；B. clear清楚的；C. digital数字的；D. old老的。根据前文“Suddenly, there it was: a photo from 1994”可知，是1994年拍的照片，所以是老照片。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：因此，在重新发现这张老照片后，两人希望能有机会一起飞行，重现那一刻。A. remark评论；B. recognize认识；C. restart重新开始；D. recreate再现。根据后文“His son was by his side, as his first officer.”可知，是再现他儿子在驾驶舱里坐在他旁边的一刻。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那种感觉太棒了。A. ordinary普通的；B. awesome很好的；C. innocent无辜的；D. awkward令人尴尬的。根据后文“To look over there and see my son next to me, for my last landing.”可知，最后一次着陆，儿子陪在身边，对老弗劳尔斯来说应是很好的。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：小弗劳尔斯也有同样的想法——现在他已经实现了和父亲一起飞行的梦想，他的下一个目标是和刚刚完成飞行员训练的弟弟一起飞行。A. expected预期；B. adjusted调整；C. achieved达到；D. planned计划。根据后文“dream of flying with his father”结合前文内容可知，和父亲一起飞行的梦想，他实现了。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：小弗劳尔斯也有同样的想法——现在他已经实现了和父亲一起飞行的梦想，他的下一个目标是和刚刚完成飞行员训练的弟弟一起飞行。A. fly飞行；B. play玩；C. run跑；D. ride骑。根据后文“who has just recently completed pilot training”可知，他的弟弟刚刚完成飞行员训练，所以是希望和他一起飞行。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：老弗劳尔斯总是把激励和鼓励他的孩子去探索他们喜欢的东西和可能的东西作为自己的使命。A. credit信用；B. right权利；C. mission使命；D. struggle努力。根据后文“inspire and encourage his kids to 15 whatever they loved and whatever that might be”结合选项可知，此处应是“激励和鼓励他的孩子去探索他们喜欢的东西和可能的东西作为自己的使命”符合语境。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：老弗劳尔斯总是把激励和鼓励他的孩子去探索他们喜欢的东西和可能的东西作为自己的使命。A. explore探索；B. judge审判；C. illustrate说明；D. define定义。根据后文“whatever they loved and whatever that might be.”结合选项，应是“探索他们喜欢的东西和可能的东西”符合语境。故选A项。
第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式.
For decades, commuters traveling by train between London and Paris ____36____ (have) one option: trains operated by Eurostar. Now, another rail start-up, Evolyn, is planning ____37____ (launch) a high-speed rail service under the English Channel, ____38____ (give) tourlsts more options in how they move between the two European capitals. It will be fully operational by 2026. The company has not released details about fares, schedules or on-board amenities (便利设施).
“More competition for Eurostar can only be a good thing. ____39____ (hopeful), it’ll mean lower prices, better services and a wider variety of European destinations for ____40____ (traveler) in London and the rest of the United Kingdom,” an Evolyn spokesperson says.
More broadly, train travel is on the rise in Europe. Many European leaders see boosting rail travel as ____41____ critical step toward human-caused climate change, since trains typically have ____42____ (few) greenhouse gas emissions than planes. Last year, short-haul domestic flights between destinations within 2.5-hour or less ____43____(ban) in France.
“____44____ the demand for green mobility is growing, yet we need the rail market to respond much better and much faster, especially for long and cross-border journeys,” said Adina Valean, European commissioner for transport, ____45____ a statement in January.
【答案】36. have had
37. to launch
38. giving 39. Hopefully
40. travelers
41. a 42. fewer
43. were banned
44. While##Although##Though
45. in
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。报道了一家铁路初创公司Evolyn正计划在英吉利海峡下开通一条高速铁路服务，为游客在两个欧洲首都之间提供更多选择。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：几十年来，在伦敦和巴黎之间乘坐火车的通勤者只有一个选择：欧洲之星运营的火车。分析句子结构可知，have作本句的谓语，根据时间状语For decades可知，用现在完成时，主语是commuters为复数。故填have had。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：现在，另一家铁路初创公司Evolyn正计划在英吉利海峡下开通一条高速铁路服务，为游客在两个欧洲首都之间提供更多选择。分析句子结构可知，此处是固定搭配：plan to do sth.意为“计划做某事”。故填to launch。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：现在，另一家铁路初创公司Evolyn正计划在英吉利海峡下开通一条高速铁路服务，为游客在两个欧洲首都之间提供更多选择。分析句子结构可知，本句已有谓语动词is planning，所以give用非谓语形式，表示顺其自然的结果，用现在分词。故填giving。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：希望这意味着更低的价格、更好的服务，以及伦敦和英国其他地区的游客有更多的欧洲目的地。分析句子结构可知，空处修饰空后整个句子，应该用副词修饰，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Hopefully。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：希望这意味着更低的价格、更好的服务，以及伦敦和英国其他地区的游客有更多的欧洲目的地。分析句子结构可知，空前是介词，所以空处应填名词作宾语，traveler意为“游客”为可数名词，根据句意，此处用复数形式。故填travelers。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：许多欧洲领导人认为，促进铁路旅行是应对人为气候变化的关键一步，因为火车通常比飞机排放的温室气体少。分析句子结构可知，step意为“步”，为可数名词，句中用的单数，所以前应用不定冠词修饰，critical为辅音音素开头，用a修饰。故填a。
【42题详解】
考查形容词的比较级。句意：许多欧洲领导人认为，促进铁路旅行是应对人为气候变化的关键一步，因为火车通常比飞机排放的温室气体少。分析句子结构可知，空处修饰空后的名词 emissions意为“排放”为可数名词，又根据后文的than可知用比较级。故填fewer。
【43题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意：去年，2.5小时以内的国内短途航班在法国被禁止。分析句子结构可知，ban作本句谓语，主语是flights为复数，和ban之间是被动关系，用被动语态，根据时间状语Last year可知，用一般过去时。故填were banned。
【44题详解】
考查状语从句连接词。句意：“虽然对绿色交通的需求正在增长，但我们需要铁路市场做出更好、更快的反应，尤其是对于长途和跨境旅行，”欧盟交通专员阿迪娜 瓦莱恩(Adina Valean)在1月份的一份声明中表示。分析句子结构可知，空处引导状语从句，根据句意，空处表达“虽然，尽管”之意，用while或者although或者though引导让步状语从句，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填While或者Although或者Though。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：“虽然对绿色交通的需求正在增长，但我们需要铁路市场做出更好、更快的反应，尤其是对于长途和跨境旅行，”欧盟交通专员阿迪娜 瓦莱恩(Adina Valean)在1月份的一份声明中表示。分析句子结构可知，此处考查固定搭配：in a statement意为“在一份声明中”。故填in。
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 上周你校组织了一场职业规划 (career planning) 讲座。请你就此活动，写一篇短文向校英文报投稿。内容包括：
1．讲座内容；
2．个人感受。
注意：
（1）词数80左右；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】
Our school recently hosted a career planning seminar that proved to be enlightening and inspiring.
The event featured esteemed professionals who shared their experiences and wisdom. They emphasized the importance of self-awareness, identifying strengths, and aligning them with career choices. The seminar underscored the significance of continuous learning and adaptability in today’s rapidly evolving job market.
Personally, I found the seminar thought-provoking, as it prompted me to reflect on my own goals and aspirations. It empowered me to explore various career paths and equipped me with the motivation to pursue a fulfilling and successful future.
【解析】
【导语】本篇是应用文写作，要求考生就你校组织的一场职业规划讲座写一篇短文向校英文报投稿。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
活动：event→activity
优势：strength→advantage
与...相结合：align with→combine with
愿望：aspiration→dream
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：They emphasized the importance of self-awareness, identifying strengths, and aligning them with career choices.
拓展句：They emphasized the importance of self-awareness, identifying strengths, which were combined with career choices.
【点睛】[高分句型1]The event featured esteemed professionals who shared their experiences and wisdom.(who引导的定语从句)
[高分句型2]Personally, I found the seminar thought-provoking, as it prompted me to reflect on my own goals and aspirations.(as引导的原因状语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Every June, we renew an annual tradition at our house. Our children are given bowls and asked to collect pieces of nature that remind them of the summer. They leave those bowls on the front doorstep and we go for a walk. When we return, we find fairies (精灵) have turned the bowls’ contents into ice cream.
I’m not certain how this tradition developing. I think I was making up stories about fairies years ago, and it all just sort of happened. But ever since, it has been one of our favorite routines, fascinating in its simplicity. “When are the fairies coming ” six-year-old Anna had been asking all last June with expectation. Meanwhile, Joshua, nine, was getting wise to fairies and Father Christmas and such silly things. He said he would understand if, during our walk, Mum or Dad should forget something and return home.
The evening arrived. The children collected leaves, grass, pebbles, twigs and dead insects. We put their bowls on the front doorstep and went off on our walk. But after a while, I moaned (抱怨) that I had forgotten my keys and needed to go back. Joshua smiled a knowing grin (咧嘴笑) “Oh, wait,” I added, “I’ve found them! I don’t have to go back.” As we continued on our way, Joshua was beginning to get a bit confused.
Near our house, I warned that the fairies might not have arrived yet—we might need to walk for a bit longer. Joshua seemed relieved. Yes, he said, they probably hadn’t come. Yet when we reached the front door, the bowls were in the same place we had left them-filled with ice cream. Anna accepted all this with complete innocence, happy and excited and eager to eat. But Joshua was astonished, speechless, humbled. He looked up at me, at his dad, then gazed around the neighborhood in amazement. “The fairies must have come,” he said as we all sat down to feast, “Maybe … is there really … was this magic ”
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Joshua was quiet the entire evening, thinking over these events in his heart and mind.
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So I told my little boy the truth.
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【答案】Joshua was quiet the entire evening, thinking over these events in his heart and mind. I kissed Anna and him good night and put the quilt on them. But at 2 am, Joshua crawled into bed next to me. “Mummy,” he whispered. “I can’t sleep. You have to tell me, Mummy. How did you do it ” Seeing his face, I finally realized how desperately he wanted to know the truth. By the time a child is nine years old you need to answer a direct question with a direct answer. Otherwise he will never give up.
So I told my little boy the truth. In fact, I had asked a neighbour to help us. Shortly after we left to have a walk, she had sneaked over to our house and switched the bowls. Joshua smiled, chuckled in relief and thanked me for telling him. Then he cuddled up and fell asleep. And just at that moment, I believed in magic too. It was the magic of love.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。每年六月，作者一家就会进行一年一度的传统，孩子们把收集到的自然物件放到碗里并摆在门口，等全家人散步回来的时候，碗中就变成了冰激凌。作者用仙女的故事来解释这件事，小女儿Anna一直很相信，但大儿子Joshua产生了怀疑。但今年六月份Joshua并没能证明仙女是假的，于是他苦想之后求作者告知真相。作者告诉他后，他明白了父母的爱。
【详解】1. 续写线索：
由续写第一段首句“Joshua整个晚上都很安静，心里想着这些事情。”可知，第一段可以描写Joshua想来想去却得不到答案，于是央求作者告知真相，作者也意识到儿子求知的欲望。
由续写第二段首句“所以我告诉了我的小男孩真相。”可知，第二段可以描写碗里有冰激凌的真相，得知真相后Joshua终于放下这件事，睡着了，作者此刻也相信了魔法的力量。
2. 段落续写：
Joshua整晚都在想这些事——半夜Joshua找作者求告知真相——作者意识到他的渴望——作者告诉真相——Joshua知道真相后开心地睡了——作者也相信了爱的魔法力量
3. 词汇激活：
行为类
①意识到：realize/be aware that
②散步：have a walk/go walking
③溜：sneak/slide
情绪类
①渴望：desperate/eager
②轻松地：in relief/with relief/relaxedly
【点睛】【高分句型1】Seeing his face, I finally realized how desperately he wanted to know the truth.(使用了现在分词短语作状语、how引导宾语从句、不定式短语作宾语)
【高分句型2】Shortly after we left to have a walk, she had sneaked over to our house and switched the bowls.(使用了after引导时间状语从句、不定式短语作目的状语、and连接并列的谓语结构)
