2023学年第一学期高三英语期中质量检测
（完卷时间：120分钟 满分：140分）
Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension
Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Shampoo-do we really need to use it
Buying shampoo can be overwhelming-there are so many brands to choose from, across a huge range of prices. Some brands promise to repair and nourish our hair,___1___others promise to strengthen and add volume. But is any of these claims true Do we even need shampoo at all
Since long before shampoo___2___ (invent)-some say in India-our bodies have been producing sebum, an oil-like substance. Sebum stops our skin ___3___ (get) dry, manages the health of our scalp and makes our hair shiny. But it also collects dirt, and, if___4___ (leave) untouched for too long, sebum can cause our hair to become greasy. There are no disadvantages from a health perspective to letting our hair be greasy, says Eleanore Richardson, Trichologist at Fulham Scalp and Hair Clinic, but many people choose to wash their hair ___5___ a regular basis for aesthetic reasons.
And so we reach for the shampoo bottle. Shampoos contain a group of chemicals called surfactants. They grab the dirt and grease from the surface of our hair, meaning when we rinse away the shampoo, we also wash away the grease and dirt. But,___6___ Laura Waters, a professor of Pharmaceutical Analysis, points out, some surfactants work too well and take the natural oils out of the hair as well. Though more expensive shampoos may contain___7___(harsh) surfactants, the type of shampoo doesn’t really matter. “It’s on our hair very briefly and gets washed away”. It’s the conditioners and styling products that we use after the shampoo that make a bigger difference to the texture and feel of our hair.
Naturally, the more we put onto our hair, the more we need to cleanse it off,___8___ (create) a vicious circle. So, yes, it seems we do have a need for shampoo, but we also shouldn’t expect it___9___ (serve) as a miracle cure. And, finally, next time you’re in a shampoo aisle, remember that hair is made up of dead protein cells and that, sadly, not even the most expensive shampoo ____10____ bring them back to life. See to it that you make better decisions.
【答案】1. while
2. was invented
3. getting 4. left
5. on 6. as
7. less harsh
8. creating
9. to serve
10. can
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。洗发水品牌会让人应接不暇，有些品牌承诺修复和滋养我们的头发，有些品牌承诺加强和增加头发体积，但是这些说法是真的吗？我们甚至需要洗发水吗？作者认为下次购买洗发水的时候，要记住头发是由死亡的蛋白质细胞组成的，即使是最昂贵的洗发水也无法让它们复活，确保你做出更好的决定。
【1题详解】
考查连词。句意：一些品牌承诺修复和滋养我们的头发，而其他品牌承诺加强和增加头发的量。根据上文“Some brands promise to repair and nourish our hair (一些品牌承诺修复和滋养我们的头发)”以及下文“others promise to strengthen and add volume (其他品牌承诺加强和增加头发的量)”可知，这是两个并列的句子，前后句之间为对比关系，空白处应填表示对比关系的连词，故填while。
【2题详解】
考查被动语态。句意：早在洗发水发明之前，就有人说在印度，我们的身体就产生了皮脂，一种类似油的物质。分析句子结构，这是一个包含时间状语从句的复合句，空白处在从句中作谓语，因与主语之间为被动关系，使用被动语态，因从句表达的是过去发生的动作，使用一般过去时的被动语态，又因从句的主语shampoo为单数，故填was invented。
【3题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：皮脂可以阻止我们的皮肤干燥，管理头皮的健康，让我们的头发有光泽。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作宾语补足语，使用非谓语动词，因stop…(from) doing为固定短语，含义为“阻止……”，符合句意，所以空白处填动名词形式，故填getting。
【4题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：但它也会收集污垢，如果长时间不动，皮脂会导致我们的头发变得油腻。分析句子结构，空白处是状语从句的省略，if引导的条件状语从句的主语和主句主语一致，且含有be动词，可以省略主语+be动词，句子为if sebum is left untouched for too long，leave与其逻辑主语sebum之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，使用过去分词，故填left。
【5题详解】
考查介词。句意：富勒姆头皮和头发诊所的毛发学家Eleanore Richardson说，从健康的角度来看，让头发油腻没有坏处，但许多人出于审美原因选择定期洗头。分析句子结构，on a regular basis为固定短语，含义为“定期地”，符合句意，故填on。
【6题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：但是，正如药物分析教授Laura Waters所指出的，“一些表面活性剂效果太好了”，也会带走头发中的天然油脂。分析句子结构，这是一个包含定语从句的复合句，先行词为下文一整句话表示的内容，且根据句意可知空白处应填表示“正如”含义的关系代词，故填as。
【7题详解】
考查形容词的比较级。句意：虽然更昂贵的洗发水可能含有不那么粗糙的表面活性剂，但洗发水的类型其实并不重要。根据上文“more(更)”可知空白处应填形容词的比较级，再根据上文“expensive (贵的)”以及下文“harsh (粗糙的)”可知上下文之间为转折关系，空白处应填more的反义词修饰形容词harsh，故填less harsh。
【8题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：自然，我们在头发上涂得越多，就越需要把它洗掉，从而形成一个恶性循环。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作状语，使用非谓语动词，根据下文“a vicious circle (恶性循环)”可知此处表达的是一个符合逻辑的自然的结果，使用现在分词做结果状语，故填creating。
【9题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：我们似乎确实需要洗发水，但我们也不应该指望它能成为一种神奇的疗法。分析空白处在句子中做宾补，使用非谓语动词，因空白处表示的是一个指向将来的不确定的动作，使用动词不定式，故填to serve。
【10题详解】
考查情态动词。句意：最后，下次你在洗发水货架上时，请记住，头发是由死亡的蛋白质细胞组成的，不幸的是，即使是最昂贵的洗发水也无法让它们复活。根据上文“dead protein cells (死亡的蛋白质细胞)”以及下文“bring them back to life (让它们复活)”可推理出空白处应填表示“能”含义的情态动词，故填can。
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. accounts B. credibility C. declaring D. filtered E. pays F. particularly G. enduring H. principle I. ignoring J. reputation K. revolutionized
The serious business of being a social influencer
This week China promised a tax-evasion punishment on social-media influencers, who are paid by brands to promote products online to their followers. Viya, known as the live-streaming queen, has already been fined $210m for not ____11____ her income. The size of that levy (征收税) shows the large scale of the industry, which ____12____ for 12% of online sales in China.
Outside China, influencers are also likely to have a(n) ____13____ role in e-commerce. For all firms with brands, it is time to realize that influencing is more than just a hobby.
The use of personal endorsements (宣传，代言) used to be about taking advantage of existing celebrity power. For example, Michael Jordan’s deal in 1984 with Nike____14____ both basketball and branding. Influencers turn the logic on its head: selling things helps make them more famous. Through clipped videos and ____15____ photos they offer recommendations to consumers, together with glimpses into their daily lives to increase the ____16____.
Total spending on influencers by brands could reach $16bn this year. The number of wannabe influencers outside China is in the millions. However, only under 100,000 of them get most profit. Their staying power suggests that they add value in several ways. Influencers’ networks reach new audiences, ____17____ younger shoppers. And influencers are technologically proficient in a way that old-style brand ambassadors never were. They can quickly adapt to and utilize newer platforms like TikTok. Yet one-third of brands do not use influencers. They worry about their ____18____.
Despite the risk, ____19____ influencers is a mistake. Their share of digital advertising budgets is still low at 3%, but it is rising fast. The borderline between entertainment and e-commerce is becoming unclear. The most popular marketing strategy of the 2010s-ads targeted through Google and Facebook-is under threat as new privacy standards make it harder to spy on potential customers.
To make full use of influencers, brands should set a clear strategy. They should expect more regulation on consumer protection. The guiding_____20_____ should be to use only influencers who disclose to their audiences that their posts are paid.
【答案】11. C 12. A
13. G 14. K
15. D 16. B
17. F 18. J
19. I 20. H
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了成为一个网红是一件严肃的事情。
【11题详解】
考查动词。句意：被称为“直播女王”的Viya已经因未申报收入而被罚款2.1亿美元。由句意和后文提示“her income”可知，此处C选项declaring符合题意，表示“申报”收入，作介词的宾语。故选C。
【12题详解】
考查动词。句意：这项税收的规模显示出该行业的规模之大，占中国在线销售额的12%。分析句子成分，该空作从句的谓语动词，由后文提示“for 12%”可知A符合题意。account for表示“（数量或比例上）占”，主语the large scale of the industry是单数，谓语也要用单数，即accounts。故选A。
【13题详解】
考查形容词。句意：在中国以外，网红也可能在电子商务领域发挥持久的作用。该空位于名词role前，所以填形容词作定语。结合句意，G选项enduring符合题意，表示“持久的”。故选G。
【14题详解】
考查动词。句意：例如，迈克尔·乔丹(Michael Jordan)在1984年与耐克(Nike)签订的协议彻底改变了篮球和品牌。分析句子结构，该空是句子的谓语动词。由句意可知，此处表示该协议“彻底改变”了篮球和品牌，所以K符合题意。该协议是在1984年发生的，所以是一般过去时，即revolutionized。故选K。
【15题详解】
考查形容词。句意：通过剪辑了的视频和修图后的照片，他们向消费者提供推荐，并对他们的日常生活进行一瞥，以增加可信度。连词and表示前后结构一致，由and前的“clipped videos”可知，此处filtered符合题意。表示“修图后”的照片，作定语。故选D。
【16题详解】
考查名词。句意：通过剪辑了的视频和修图后的照片，他们向消费者提供推荐，并对他们的日常生活进行一瞥，以增加可信度。空前是定冠词the，所以该空填名词。由句意可知，此处表示增加“可信度”，所以B选项credibility符合题意。故选B。
【17题详解】
考查副词。句意： 网红的网络可以吸引新的受众，尤其是年轻的购物者。由句意可知空后的“young shoppers”是对空前的“new audiences”的举例说明，所以F选项particularly符合题意，表示“特别，尤其”作状语。故选F。
【18题详解】
考查名词。句意：他们担心他们的名誉。根据空前提示词“their”可知，该空填名词。结合句意，他们担心的是他们的“名誉”，所以J选项reputation符合题意，作宾语。故选J。
【19题详解】
考查动词。句意：尽管存在风险，但忽视网红是一个错误。Despite表示前后句意呈转折关系，尽管有风险，但是不能去“忽略”网红这一群体，所以I选项ignoring符合题意，ignoring influencers在句中作主语。故选I。
【20题详解】
考查名词。句意：指导原则应该是只使用那些向受众披露帖子有报酬的网红。分析句子结构，该空填名词，在句中作主语，由提示词“guiding”可知，H选项principle符合题意，表示指导“原则”，故选H。
Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Recently, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said that if we want to fix the gridlock (僵局) in Congress, we need more women. Women are more focused on finding common ground and ____21____, she argued. Besides, neuroscientists have uncovered evidence suggesting that, when the ____22____ is on, women bring unique strengths to decision making.
Mara Mather and Nichole R. Lighthall, two cognitive neuroscientists, are two of the many researchers who have found that under normal circumstances, when everything is low-key and ___23___, men and women make decisions about risk in similar ways. We gather the best information we can, we ____24____ potential costs against potential gains, and then we choose how to act. ____25____, add stress to the situation and men and women begin to part ways.
Dr. Mather and her team taught people a simple computer gambling game, in which they got points for inflating (给……充气) digital balloons. The more they inflated each balloon, the greater its value, and the ____26____ of popping it. When they were relaxed, men and women took similar risks and averaged a similar number of pumps. But after experiencing the cold water, the stressed women ____27____ sooner, cashing out their winnings and going with the more guaranteed win. Stressed men did just the ____28____. They kept pumping — in one study averaging about 50 percent more pumps than the women and risking more.
Of course, just because it works this way in a(n) ____29____ it doesn’t mean the same thing happens in the messy real world. Do organizations with women _____30_____ actually make less risky and more empathetic decisions in stressful circumstances
Some evidence suggests they do. Credit Suisse (瑞士信贷) examined almost 2,400 global corporations from 2005 to 2011 — including the years directly preceding (之前的) and _____31_____ the financial crisis — and found that companies with at least one woman on their boards _____32_____ comparable companies with all-male boards by 26 percent.
_____33_____, what often happens is that women are asked to lead only during periods of intense stress. It’s called the glass cliff, in which highly qualified women are asked to lead organizations only in times of _____34_____. Think of Mary T. Barra at General Motors and Marissa Mayer at Yahoo, who were both brought in only after things had begun to fall apart. If more women were key decision makers, perhaps organizations could respond effectively to small stresses, _____35_____ letting them escalate into huge ones. There’s a good reason that we’d benefit from more women in positions of power.
21. A. socializing B. memorizing C. cooperating D. deciding
22. A. presentation B. pressure C. administration D. measure
23. A. understandable B. acceptable C. manageable D. remarkable
24. A. fight B. weigh C. race D. protest
25. A. Furthermore B. Therefore C. Likewise D. However
26. A. sound B. result C. sight D. risk
27. A. pumped B. escaped C. stopped D. learned
28. A. same B. opposite C. great D. latter
29. A. computer B. lab C. team D. analysis
30. A. in charge B. under control C. in demand D. under pressure
31. A. preventing B. following C. deepening D. affecting
32. A. outweighed B. outdated C. outperformed D. outsourced
33. A. Preciously B. Surprisingly C. Unfortunately D. Arguably
34. A. crisis B. prime C. development D. mistake
35. A. according to B. along with C. apart from D. rather than
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章认为让女性参与决策和掌权可以更好地解决僵局，让我们受益，一方面，认知神经科学方面的研究显示女性在压力之下所做的决策比男性的风险更小，另一方面，调查显示由女性掌管的公司在压力环境下表现得更好。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她认为，女性更注重寻找共同点和合作。A. socializing社交；B. memorizing记忆；C. cooperating合作；D. deciding决定。根据上文“finding common ground”可推知，与寻找共同点相并列应该是合作。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：此外，神经科学家发现的证据表明，当有压力时，女性在决策方面具有独特的优势。A. presentation演示；B. pressure压力；C. administration管理；D. measure措施。根据下文“the stressed women”“Stressed men”“in stressful circumstances”可知，文章主要讨论的是在有压力的情况下，男性和女性之间在决策方面的差异，因此此处指有压力时，pressure与下文的stressed和stressful呼应。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：两位认知神经科学家Mara Mather和Nichole R. Lighthall在内的许多研究人员发现，在一切都强度很低、可管理的正常情况下，男性和女性对风险的决策方式相似。A. understandable可理解的；B. acceptable可接受的；C. manageable可管理的；D. remarkable卓越的。根据上文“under normal circumstances”和“everything is low-key”可推知，与正常情况下的强度很低相并列的应该是可管理的，这意味事情处于可控的状态。故选C。
24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们尽可能收集最好的信息，权衡潜在的成本和潜在的收益，然后选择如何行动。A. fight斗争；B. weigh权衡；C. race比赛；D. protest抗议。根据下文“potential costs against potential gains”可推知，此处指权衡潜在的成本和潜在的收益，weigh A against B为固定短语，意为“权衡……和……，在……和……之间做权衡”。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，在这种情况下增加压力，男人和女人开始分道扬镳。A. Furthermore此外；B. Therefore因此；C. Likewise同样地；D. However然而。根据上文“under normal circumstances, when everything is low-key and ___3___, men and women make decisions about risk in similar ways”和下文“add stress to the situation and men and women begin to part ways”可知，正常情况下男性和女性对风险的决策方式相似，增加压力的情况下两性的方式有差异，因此这里有转折，应用However“然而”。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们给每个气球充气越多，它的分值就越大，破裂的风险也就越大。A. sound声音；B. result结果；C. sight视觉；D. risk风险。根据上文“The more they inflated each balloon”和常识可推知，气球内的气体越多，破裂的风险就越大。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在经历了冷水之后，有压力的女性很快就停下了，把奖金兑现，选择更有保障的奖金。A. pumped注入气体；B. escaped逃脱；C. stopped停止；D. learned学习。根据下文“cashing out their winnings and going with the more guaranteed win”可知，此时女性去兑现奖金，选择更有保障的奖金，因此是停止给电子气球充气。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：压力大的男性则恰恰相反。A. same相同的；B. opposite相反的；C. great伟大的；D. latter后者的。根据下文“They kept pumping”可知，男性选择继续注入气体，因此是和女性的选择相反。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当然，仅仅因为它在实验室中是这样进行的，并不意味着在混乱的现实世界中也会发生同样的事情。A. computer计算机；B. lab实验室；C. team团队；D. analysis分析。根据上文“Dr. Mather and her team taught people a simple computer gambling game, in which they got points for inflating (给……充气) digital balloons.”可知，此处指上文研究人员在实验室内进行的实验得出的结论。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意：在压力环境下，由女性掌管的组织真的会做出风险更小、更具同理心的决定吗？A. in charge在掌管之下；B. under control处于控制之下；C. in demand有需求；D. under pressure处于压力之下。根据下文“companies with at least one woman on their boards”可推知，此处指组织由女性掌管负责。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：瑞士信贷调查了2005年至2011年间（包括金融危机之前和之后的几年）近2400家全球公司，发现董事会中至少有一名女性的公司比董事会全为男性的公司表现要好26%。A. preventing预防；B. following排在……之后；C. deepening加深；D. affecting影响。根据上文“the years directly preceding”和下文“the financial crisis”可推知，和在金融危机之前的几年相对应的是在金融危机之后的几年。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：瑞士信贷调查了2005年至2011年间（包括金融危机之前和之后的几年）近2400家全球公司，发现董事会中至少有一名女性的公司比董事会全为男性的公司表现要好26%。A. outweighed（在重要性或意义上）超过；B. outdated使过时；C. outperformed做得比……好；D. outsourced把……外包。根据上文“Some evidence suggests they do.”可知，有证据表明由女性掌管的组织真的会在压力环境下做出更好的决定，因此此处指这样的公司表现得更好。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，经常发生的情况是，女性只在压力很大的时候才被要求进行领导。A. Preciously珍贵地；B. Surprisingly令人惊讶地；C. Unfortunately不幸地；D. Arguably可论证地。根据下文“what often happens is that women are asked to lead only during periods of intense stress”可知，让女性去领导仅发生在压力很大的时候，那时候事态已经很严峻，比较难以挽回，因此用不幸去概括这样的情况。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这被称为玻璃悬崖，高素质的女性只在危机时刻被要求领导组织。A. crisis危机；B. prime鼎盛时期；C. development发展；D. mistake错误。根据上文“only during periods of intense stress”和下文“only after things had begun to fall apart”可知，让女性去领导仅发生在压力很大之时、事情开始分崩离析之后，因此此处指危机时刻。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：如果更多的女性成为关键的决策者，也许组织可以有效地应对小的压力，而不是让它们升级为巨大的压力。A. according to根据；B. along with除……以外（还）；C. apart from除……之外；D. rather than而不是。根据上文“could respond effectively to small stresses”和下文“letting them escalate into huge ones”可知，后者是前者的反面情况，因此应用rather than“而不是”，表示有效地应对小的压力，而不是让小的压力升级为巨大的压力。故选D。
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
A
In my hometown of Idaho Falls, beneath the elevated train tracks that paralleled West Yellowstone Highway, there was a hidden gem that aroused my curiosity. A small opening in the hill, easily missed if one wasn’t attentive, attracted me with its half-moon shape and stone-framed edges. Although it looked pointless, brilliant light poured through, creating a tapestry of thin trees covered in delicate, light green leaves — a symbol of freshness and new beginnings — and illuminating the space.
That image remains vivid in my mind, evoking a fanciful notion of a gateway to a secret world where wood nymphs and fairies have fun. I imagined an embrace of beautiful light, a peaceful place where I would feel secure and understood.
As a teenager, armed with a driver’s license, I fantasized about driving to that spot and finally stepping through the opening. However, I knew deep down that the moment I ventured closer, the enchantment (魔法) would disappear like morning mist.
Even in adulthood, I had a knack for summoning enchantment. I could marvel at drifting clouds, sensing their magical dance. Old forests showed an otherworldly wisdom, and seemingly coincidental events held a mystical fascination. But the pandemic, like a thief in the night, robbed me of that gift. Confined to our homes, the cries of our children merged with our own as we wrestled with teaching them reading and math. Weeks stretched into months, and months into years, eroding my ability to find enchantment in the boring life, leaving only the residue of a COVID-infected existence.
So when I picked up Katherine May’s newest book and read this bit, it felt really familiar:
“I have lost some fundamental part of my knowing, some basic human feeling. Without it, the world feels like tap water left overnight, flat and chemical, short of life. I am like lightning seeking earth. Uneasy. I need a better way to walk through this life. I want to be enchanted again.”
May has written an entire book about this, appropriately titled Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age. I dog-eared almost every page in this book, as they mirrored my own experiences. It was a confirmation I desperately needed- the realization that I wasn’t alone in my struggle. May’s exploration of curiosity, imagination, and the quest for meaning in our lives became a profound reminder of the path I yearned to rediscover. Therefore, I can’t wait to recommend this book to you. You won’t be disappointed; you have my word.
36. The first three paragraphs talk about ________.
A. how the author discovered a hidden opening in her hometown
B. what role a secret world plays in kids fascinated with fairy tales
C. how the author holds onto a sense of wonder as a curious child
D. why there is an inevitable loss of enchantment upon inspection
37. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word in the passage
A. draining up B. calling up C. stepping up D. filling up
38. What can you infer from the passage
A. The author identifies with the content in May’s newest book.
B. The author enjoys reading books in the company of her dog.
C. The pandemic has taken away the author’s ability to read.
D May’s newest book serves as a reminder of the boring past.
39. The purpose of this passage is to ________.
A. compare ways to find enchantment in life B. recommend May’s newest book to readers
C. explain why a sense of wonder is important D. introduce the author’s fascinating childhood
【答案】36. C 37. B 38. A 39. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者先是叙述了自己天生拥有对身边事物的好奇心，能认识到它们的魅力所在，但流行病夺走了这种天赋。直到作者读到了凯瑟琳·梅的新书，引起了共鸣，并推荐这本书。
【36题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Although it looked pointless, brilliant light poured through, creating a tapestry of thin trees covered in delicate, light green leaves — a symbol of freshness and new beginnings — and illuminating the space.(虽然它看起来毫无意义，但灿烂的阳光倾泻而下，创造了一幅挂毯，上面覆盖着纤细的树木，嫩绿色的叶子——象征着新鲜和新的开始-照亮了这个空间)”第二段“That image remains vivid in my mind, evoking a fanciful notion of a gateway to a secret world where wood nymphs and fairies have fun. I imagined an embrace of beautiful light, a peaceful place where I would feel secure and understood.(这幅画面在我的脑海中仍然栩栩如生，让我产生了一种幻想，那就是通往一个秘密世界的大门，在那里，森林仙女和仙女们在玩耍。我想象着一个美丽的光的拥抱，一个宁静的地方，在那里我感到安全和被理解)”以及第三段“As a teenager, armed with a driver’s license, I fantasized about driving to that spot and finally stepping through the opening. However, I knew deep down that the moment I ventured closer, the enchantment (魔法) would disappear like morning mist.(十几岁的时候，我拿着驾照，幻想着开车到那个地方，最终穿过那个开放的地方。然而，我内心深处知道，当我冒险靠近的那一刻，魔法就会像晨雾一样消失)”可知，前三段讲述了作者作为一个好奇的孩子是如何保持好奇心的。故选C。
【37题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“I could marvel at drifting clouds, sensing their magical dance. Old forests showed an otherworldly wisdom, and seemingly coincidental events held a mystical fascination.(我可以惊叹于漂浮的云朵，感觉到它们神奇的舞蹈。古老的森林显示出一种超凡脱俗的智慧，看似巧合的事件具有神秘的魅力)”可知，作者拥有召唤出身边事物魔法的天赋，故划线词意思是“召唤”。故选B。
【38题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“I dog-eared almost every page in this book, as they mirrored my own experiences. It was a confirmation I desperately needed- the realization that I wasn’t alone in my struggle. May’s exploration of curiosity, imagination, and the quest for meaning in our lives became a profound reminder of the path I yearned to rediscover.(我几乎把这本书的每一页都折了角，因为它们反映了我自己的经历。这是我迫切需要的确认——意识到我并不孤单地在挣扎。梅对好奇心、想象力的探索，以及对生活意义的追求，深刻地提醒着我，我渴望重新发现这条道路)”可推知，作者认同May新书的内容。故选A。
【39题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“May has written an entire book about this, appropriately titled Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age. I dog-eared almost every page in this book, as they mirrored my own experiences. It was a confirmation I desperately needed- the realization that I wasn’t alone in my struggle. May’s exploration of curiosity, imagination, and the quest for meaning in our lives became a profound reminder of the path I yearned to rediscover. Therefore, I can’t wait to recommend this book to you. You won’t be disappointed; you have my word.(梅为此写了一整本书，书名很恰当，叫《魔法：焦虑时代的觉醒奇迹》。我几乎把这本书的每一页都折了角，因为它们反映了我自己的经历。这是我迫切需要的确认——意识到我并不孤单地在挣扎。梅对好奇心、想象力的探索，以及对生活意义的追求，深刻地提醒着我，我渴望重新发现这条道路。因此，我迫不及待地向你推荐这本书。你不会失望的;我向你保证)”结合作者先是叙述了自己天生拥有对身边事物的好奇心，能认识到它们的魅力所在，但流行病夺走了这种天赋。直到作者读到了凯瑟琳·梅的新书，引起了共鸣，并推荐这本书。可推知，这篇文章的目的是向读者推荐May的新书。故选B。
B
Cleaning up a messy bedroom can seem like a frightening task, but if you prepare a simple plan, you can clean up thoroughly and quickly. Here’s a basic speed cleaning roadmap:
■First, bring in a garbage bag and pick up trash around the room. Getting garbage out of the way ensures you’ll avoid spills or soiling linens like sheets or table-cloths while cleaning.
■Next, take care of the bed. An uncluttered bed with a smooth blanket and neat pillows sets the tone for the entire room. If you have time to change the sheets, do it first. If not, shake out the blanket on the floor to refresh it, and then make the bed. A neat bed can also hold items such as picture frames or books, where you can neatly line them up and easily put them back after cleaning.
■Put things in their proper place. Bring any kitchen items back to their rightful place. Place clothes either in the laundry bin, or make a pile in your closet to fold later. Put books in a neat pile or on a shelf. If you have items from other rooms lying around, start a sorting pile that you can remove and deal with later. We want the bedroom to be clean, and don’t want this whole thing turn into a game of “Where does this go ”
■Wipe down the furniture with microfiber dust wipes. Who needs polishing spray and a rag when you’re in a hurry! Pre-cut and folded microfiber cloths work great to dust furniture, a TV, bookshelves and picture frames.
■Vacuum or sweep the floor. This is an essential step, since a lot of dust and crumbs settle here. A quick run around the room will be effective. If you have more time, go for a second round.
To be consistent, start in one corner of the room and work your way around it in one direction. If you move aimlessly around, you can lose focus. Also, try to attack one chore at a time, instead of doing multiple chores at once. Once all these tasks are completed, your bedroom should look much more inviting!
40. What does the author suggest doing when we are about to organize the things in our rooms
A. Dealing with the items from other rooms immediately.
B. Playing a game of “Where does this go ”
C. Lining up the things on the bed.
D. Sorting the things and later dealing with them.
41. What does the author mean by saying “Who needs polishing spray and a rag when you’re in a hurry!” in the fifth paragraph
A. Polishing spray and rags are intended for specific people.
B. Polishing spray and rags are necessities to clean the furniture.
C. Polishing spray and rags can also clean the furniture but they take longer time.
D. Polishing spray and rags are useless if we have limited time to clean our bedroom.
42. Under the instruction of the speed cleaning roadmap, what is NOT recommended to do
A. Throw away the garbage in the room at first.
B. Change the sheet if time permits.
C. Do as many chores at a time as possible.
D. Clean the floor in the end.
【答案】40. D 41. C 42. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了基本的快速清洁凌乱的卧室的路线图。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据清洁路线图第三点中的“Put things in their proper place. (把东西放到该放的地方去)”和“If you have items from other rooms lying around, start a sorting pile that you can remove and deal with later. (如果你有其他房间里的东西，那就把它们分类起来，以后再处理)”可知，当我们要整理房间里的东西时，作者的建议是先把东西整理好，然后再处理。故选D项。
【41题详解】
词句猜测题。画线句“Who needs polishing spray and a rag when you’re in a hurry!”本身的意思是“当你赶时间的时候，谁还需要抛光喷雾和抹布呢”，结合它的上文“Wipe down the furniture with microfiber dust wipes. (用超细纤维防尘抹布擦拭家具)”和下文“Pre-cut and folded microfiber cloths work great to dust furniture, a TV, bookshelves and picture frames. (预先裁剪和折叠的超细纤维布对家具、电视、书架和相框除尘效果很好)”可知，作者认为用超细纤维防尘抹布擦拭家具很便捷、效果很好。由此推知，作者的意思是虽然抛光喷雾和抹布可以同样起到清洁家具的效果，但是耗时更久，因此在时间有限的情况下不是最优选择。故选C项。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据清洁路线图第一点中的“First, bring in a garbage bag and pick up trash around the room. (首先，带一个垃圾袋进来，把房间里的垃圾捡起来)”、第二点中的“If you have time to change the sheets, do it first. (如果你有时间换床单，那就先换)”和最后一点中的“Vacuum or sweep the floor. (用吸尘器或扫地)”可知，快速清洁路线图建议我们先把房间里的垃圾扔掉，在时间允许的情况下更换床单，最后打扫地板，没有推荐一次尽可能地多做家务。故选C项。
C
Technology has blurred the boundaries between work and play, professional and personal, and career and downtime. Whether it’s a digital nomad (数字游牧民) blogging on a Bali beach or a manager checking emails on a Niseko ski lift, people are seamlessly combining work and leisure. The traditional boundary between business and personal travel is fading, giving rise to a new trend known as “bleisure travel.”
Bleisure travel extends beyond the usual practice of bringing a partner to a conference. Professionals worldwide are increasingly adding weekends or even weeks to their work trips, whether they are traveling alone, with a partner, or as a family. According to Jeanne Liu of the Global Business Travel Association, more than one in three business travelers will incorporate a leisure component into at least one of their trips this year. Contrary to expectations, this trend is not limited to entry-level employees; managers and millennials are equally likely to partake in bleisure travel.
Employers are recognizing the benefits of bleisure travel, as it contributes to travel well-being, job satisfaction, and productivity. Taking the opportunity to bring family members along or adding fun elements to a business trip reduces stress and enhances the overall experience. Australians, who face longer working hours and higher travel costs, are particularly receptive to bleisure travel. Guests at business-oriented hotels like Quest St Leonards in Sydney are increasingly opting to have their partners join them for a weekend stay or longer, rather than making quick trips back home.
Richard Tonkin, a general manager who frequently travels for work, always extends his trips to explore new destinations. He carefully researches cities and books bike tours as a way to quickly see the sights and discover places of interest. Tonkin’s wife, Enza, who works part-time, often accompanies him on these trips and explores the local area or indulges in her own activities, such as shopping or visiting galleries and restaurants.
The modern bleisure traveler is typically culturally curious and interested in local cuisine. Hotels like Quest St Leonards ensure their front office staff are knowledgeable about not only popular attractions but also hidden gems and events happening in the area. They provide guests with tailored guides that cater to their specific interests, whether it’s offbeat cafes and boutiques or trendy bars and restaurants.
The main obstacle for most business travelers considering bleisure is time. Paradoxically (自相矛盾的是), while technology enables them to work and play at the same time, it also limits their leisure time. However, as the trend continues to gain in popularity, more professionals are finding ways to strike a balance and make the most of their business trips by incorporating leisure activities.
43. Which of the following is a proper description of modern bleisure travelers
A. They prefer to travel alone rather than with a business partner or a family member.
B. They tend to be curious about local culture and cuisine, and eager to explore the area.
C. They are more interested in attending conferences and business meetings than travelling.
D. They are more likely to be entry-level employees than company managers or millennials.
44. What can be inferred about “bleisure travel” from the passage
A. It is primarily embraced by employees with shorter working hours and lower travel costs.
B. Limited leisure time gives professionals a chance to strike a balance between work and life.
C. Its increasing popularity suggests that professionals prioritize personal experiences over work.
D. Family members coming along the bleisure travel will have to follow their partner s schedule.
45. How do some hotels react to the rise of “bleisure travel” according to the passage
A. They are struggling to accommodate travelers due to limited availability and high demand.
B. They are indifferent to the trend and do not offer any specific services for bleisure travelers.
C. They are discouraging bleisure travel by offering only business- oriented facilities and services.
D. They are training staff to know about local travelling information and offering tailored guides.
46. The passage mainly talks about ________.
A. the rise of digital refugees in the workforce
B. the benefits of business travel for professionals
C. the trend of combining work and leisure travel
D. the challenges of balancing work and recreation
【答案】43. B 44. B 45. D 46. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种新型的旅行方式——商务休闲旅行，该旅行是将工作和休闲相结合的旅行方式，并介绍了一些旅行者的实践经验。
【43题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Richard Tonkin, a general manager who frequently travels for work, always extends his trips to explore new destinations. He carefully researches cities and books bike tours as a way to quickly see the sights and discover places of interest.(Richard Tonkin是一位经常出差的总经理，他总是延长旅行时间去探索新的目的地。他仔细研究城市，并将自行车之旅作为一种快速游览景点和发现名胜的方式。)”以及第五段“The modern bleisure traveler is typically culturally curious and interested in local cuisine. Hotels like Quest St Leonards ensure their front office staff are knowledgeable about not only popular attractions but also hidden gems and events happening in the area.(现代休闲旅行者通常对当地的文化充满好奇和兴趣。像Quest St Leonards这样的酒店确保他们的前台工作人员不仅了解热门景点，还了解该地区隐藏的评价很高的景点和事件。)”可推测，现代休闲旅行者往往对当地的文化和美食很好奇，渴望探索这个地区。故选B。
【44题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Technology has blurred the boundaries between work and play, professional and personal, and career and downtime. Whether it’s a digital nomad (数字游牧民) blogging on a Bali beach or a manager checking emails on a Niseko ski lift, people are seamlessly combining work and leisure.(科技模糊了工作与娱乐、专业与个人、事业与休息之间的界限。无论是在巴厘岛海滩上写博客的数字游牧民，还是在新雪谷滑雪缆车上查看电子邮件的经理，人们都在无缝地将工作和休闲结合在一起。)”和第二段“Bleisure travel extends beyond the usual practice of bringing a partner to a conference. Professionals worldwide are increasingly adding weekends or even weeks to their work trips, whether they are traveling alone, with a partner, or as a family. According to (休闲旅行超越了通常的带伙伴参加会议的做法。世界各地的专业人士越来越多地在出差期间增加周末甚至几周的时间，无论他们是独自旅行、与伴侣一起旅行，还是与家人一起旅行。)”可推断出，所谓的商业休闲旅游指的是专业人士用来平衡工作和生活的，将出差和旅游结合起来的机会。故选B。
【45题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Hotels like Quest St Leonards ensure their front office staff are knowledgeable about not only popular attractions but also hidden gems and events happening in the area. They provide guests with tailored guides that cater to their specific interests, whether it’s offbeat cafes and boutiques or trendy bars and restaurants.(像Quest St Leonards这样的酒店确保他们的前台工作人员不仅了解热门景点，还了解该地区隐藏的评价很高的景点和事件。他们为客人提供量身定制的指南，以满足他们的特定兴趣，无论是非传统的咖啡馆和精品店，还是时尚的酒吧和餐馆。)”可知，面对“休闲旅游”的兴起，一些酒店他们正在培训员工了解当地的旅游信息，并提供量身定制的导游。故选D。
【46题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Technology has blurred the boundaries between work and play, professional and personal, and career and downtime. Whether it’s a digital nomad (数字游牧民) blogging on a Bali beach or a manager checking emails on a Niseko ski lift, people are seamlessly combining work and leisure. The traditional boundary between business and personal travel is fading, giving rise to a new trend known as “bleisure travel.”(科技模糊了工作与娱乐、专业与个人、事业与休息之间的界限。无论是在巴厘岛海滩上写博客的数字游牧民，还是在新雪谷滑雪缆车上查看电子邮件的经理，人们都在无缝地将工作和休闲结合在一起。商务旅行和个人旅行之间的传统界限正在消失，催生了一种被称为“商务休闲旅行”的新趋势。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了将工作和休闲相结合的旅行方式——商务休闲旅行的趋势和益处。故选C。
Section C
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
The Great Migration
The Great Migration began when the North had a labor problem. The North had been relying on cheap labor from Europe — immigrants from Europe — to work the factories and the foundries and the steel mills. ____47____ As a result, the North decided to go and find the cheapest labor in the land, which meant many of African Americans in the South were not even being paid for their hard work. Many were sharecroppers (佃农) working for the right to live on the land that they were farming.
But it turned out that the South did not take kindly to this poaching (盗用，挖走) of its cheap labor. ____48____ They would arrest people from the railroad platforms and from their train seats. And when there were too many people to arrest, they would wave the train on through so that people who had been hoping and saving and praying for the chance to get to freedom had to figure out: How now will we get out
Before the Great Migration began, 90 percent of all African Americans were living in the South, where they were nearly held captive. But by the time this Great Migration was over, nearly half were living all over the rest of the country. ____49____
This Great Migration was the first time in American history that the lowest caste (种姓) people signaled that they had options for themselves and were willing to take them. ____50____ Think about those cotton fields, rice plantations, tobacco fields and sugar plantations, where there were opera singers, jazz musicians, playwrights, novelists, surgeons, attorneys, accountants, professors, journalists. And how do we know that We know that because that is what they and their children and now their grandchildren and even great-grandchildren have often chosen to become once they had the chance to choose for themselves what they would do with their God-given talents.
A. That was against the law for African Americans at the time.
B. But during World War 1, migration from Europe almost stopped.
C. The South actually did everything it could to keep the people from leaving.
D. The people of the Great Migration met with tremendous resistance in the North.
E. So this ended up being nearly a complete redistribution of part of an entire people.
F. They finally chose what they would do with their talents and where they would pursue them.
【答案】47. B 48. C 49. E 50. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了欧洲劳动力大迁徙的起因经过以及结果。
【47题详解】
根据上文“The Great Migration began when the North had a labor problem. The North had been relying on cheap labor from Europe — immigrants from Europe — to work the factories and the foundries and the steel mills. (当北方出现劳工问题时，大迁徙开始了。北方一直依靠来自欧洲的廉价劳动力——来自欧洲的移民——在工厂、铸造厂和钢铁厂工作)”以及后文“As a result, the North decided to go and find the cheapest labor in the land, which meant many of African Americans in the South were not even being paid for their hard work. (结果，北方决定去寻找最便宜的劳动力，这意味着南方的许多非洲裔美国人甚至没有为他们的辛勤工作获得报酬)”可知，上文提到了欧洲的移民为北方提供了劳动力，后文则提到了北方寻找劳动力，说明本句是在说明劳动力缺乏的原因：第一次世界大战期间，来自欧洲的移民几乎停止了。故B选项“但是在第一次世界大战期间，来自欧洲的移民几乎停止了”符合语境，故选B。
【48题详解】
根据上文“But it turned out that the South did not take kindly to this poaching (盗用，挖走) of its cheap labor (但事实证明，南方对这种对其廉价劳动力的挖走并不友好)”可知，本句承接上文说明南方不友好的具体表现：南方实际上尽其所能阻止人们离开。故C选项“南方实际上尽其所能阻止人们离开”符合语境，故选C。
【49题详解】
根据上文“Before the Great Migration began, 90 percent of all African Americans were living in the South, where they were nearly held captive. But by the time this Great Migration was over, nearly half were living all over the rest of the country. (在大迁徙开始之前，90%的非裔美国人生活在南方，他们几乎被囚禁在那里。但当大迁徙结束时，将近一半的人在全国各地生活)”可知，上文提到了大迁徙之前和之后国家人民分配的区别，本句为本段最后一句，与上文构成因果关系，总结其结果：所以这几乎是对整个民族的重新分配。故E选项“所以这几乎是对整个民族的重新分配”符合语境，故选E。
【50题详解】
根据上文“This Great Migration was the first time in American history that the lowest caste (种姓) people signaled that they had options for themselves and were willing to take them. (这次大迁徙是美国历史上第一次最低种姓的人表示他们有自己的选择，并愿意接受这些选择)”以及后文“Think about those cotton fields, rice plantations, tobacco fields and sugar plantations, where there were opera singers, jazz musicians, playwrights, novelists, surgeons, attorneys, accountants, professors, journalists. (想想那些棉花田、水稻种植园、烟草田和甘蔗种植园，那里有歌剧演唱家、爵士音乐家、剧作家、小说家、外科医生、律师、会计师、教授和记者)”可知，后文出现了许多不同的职业，说明低种姓的人开始施展自己的才华，故F选项“他们最终选择了如何发挥自己的才能，以及在哪里施展自己的才能”符合语境，故选F。
Ⅳ. Summary Writing
51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Obstacles to the correct decision
Life is full of choices, some inconsequential, some really significant. But sometimes it can be hard to make the correct one. What are the obstacles that stand between us and a good outcome
Some of us just find it hard to decide. Alice Boyes, writing for Harvard Business Review, tells us this can be connected to perfectionism, where people attempt to find a perfect solution to any problem and are unable to move forward when they can’t find one. It might seem that being indecisive would stop us making the right decision, but in fact it could actually help us make the correct ones.
Susan Krauss in Psychology Today reminds us that people often make bad decisions because they base them on preconceptions rather than the context in which things happen. She highlights a paper by researcher Iris Schneider which finds that indecisive people are more likely to look at different perspectives and use them to come to a better decision. So, it could be that a more significant barrier to making the best choice is our cognitive biases.
David Robson tells us that intelligence can sometimes stop people making the right decision. People sometimes use intelligence to invent justifications for irrational beliefs. He believes that humility is key to making a good decision. People who can accept that they might be wrong are more likely to consider different viewpoints. He is backed up on this by Jeff Bezos. Tech CEO Jason Fried recalls the Amazon founder saying how the people who were right a lot of the time were the people who often changed their minds.
So, maybe rather than indecision, it might be intelligence and decisiveness, backed up by our biases that actually stop us making good choices while humility and indecisiveness could help us pick the best option.
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【答案】There are obstacles in decision- making. Some perfectionists are indecisive but in fact their indecisiveness can aid in sound decision-making. Without cognitive biases, indecisive people tend to consider different perspectives. Also, intelligent people like rationalizing unreasonable beliefs instead of admitting their errors. Therefore, the real obstacle to better decision-making is intelligence and decisiveness, rather than indecision.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍说，决策过程中存在障碍。有些完美主义者优柔寡断，但事实上，他们的优柔寡断有助于做出正确的决策。没有认知偏差，优柔寡断的人倾向于考虑不同的观点。此外，聪明的人喜欢把不合理的信念合理化，而不是承认自己的错误。因此，做出更好决策的真正障碍是智慧和果断，而不是优柔寡断。
【详解】1 要点摘录
①Some of us just find it hard to decide.
②It might seem that being indecisive would stop us making the right decision, but in fact it could actually help us make the correct ones.
③She highlights a paper by researcher Iris Schneider which finds that indecisive people are more likely to look at different perspectives and use them to come to a better decision. So, it could be that a more significant barrier to making the best choice is our cognitive biases.
④David Robson tells us that intelligence can sometimes stop people making the right decision.
⑤People sometimes use intelligence to invent justifications for irrational beliefs.
⑥So, maybe rather than indecision, it might be intelligence and decisiveness, backed up by our biases that actually stop us making good choices while humility and indecisiveness could help us pick the best option.
2.缜密构思
将第1、2、3、6几个要点进行重组，将第4、5两个要点进行整合。
3.遣词造句
There are obstacles in decision- making.
Some perfectionists are indecisive but in fact their indecisiveness can aid in sound decision-making. Without cognitive biases, indecisive people tend to consider different perspectives.
Also, intelligent people like rationalizing unreasonable beliefs instead of admitting their errors.
Therefore, the real obstacle to better decision-making is intelligence and decisiveness, rather than indecision.
【点睛】[高分句型1]：There are obstacles in decision- making. (这句话运用了there be句型)
[高分句型2]：Also, intelligent people like rationalizing unreasonable beliefs instead of admitting their errors. (这句话运用了动名词作宾语)
Ⅴ. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
52. 这些安全措施仍将继续实施至下月初。(remain) (汉译英)
【答案】These security measures will remain to be implemented until the beginning of next month
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语和时态。表示“安全措施”短语为these security measures，作主语；表示“仍将继续实施”应用remain to be implemented，为不定式的被动形式；表示“至下月初”翻译为until the beginning of next month，为一般将来时。故翻译为These security measures will remain to be implemented until the beginning of next month.
53. 考试时他太紧张了，没能发现自己的拼写错误。(spot) (汉译英)
【答案】He was too nervous in/during the exam to spot his spelling mistakes.
He was so nervous in/during the exam that he failed to spot his spelling mistakes.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态、固定短语和结果状语从句。句子陈述过去的事情，应用一般过去时；表示“太……以至于不能”可用固定句型too...to...，“紧张的”用nervous表达，作表语；“在考试中”用in/during the exam表达，作状语；“发现”用spot表达，用其不定式形式作结果状语；“他的拼写错误”用his spelling mistakes表达，作spot的宾语；本句也可处理为so...that...句型，that引导结果状语从句，“没能做某事”表达为fail to do sth.，作从句谓语动词。综上，故翻译为He was too nervous in/during the exam to spot his spelling mistakes./He was so nervous in/during the exam that he failed to spot his spelling mistakes.
54. 这家快餐店推出了私人订制服务，获得众多消费者的青睐。(which) (汉译英)
【答案】This fast-food store (has) launched a (private) tailored service/customized service/personalized service, which (has) won many customers’ favor.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和定语从句。句子陈述已经发生的动作，可以一般过去时陈述过去的事实，也可用现在完成时表示过去的动作对现在造成的影响；分析可知，本句为主从复合句，“这家快餐店推出了私人订制服务”处理为主句，主语“这家快餐店”表达为this fast-food store，谓语动词“推出”表达为launch，宾语“私人定制服务”可表达为 (private) tailored service/customized service/personalized service，此处为泛指，应用不定冠词修饰；“获得众多消费者的青睐”处理为非限制性定语从句，对名词service进行附加说明，谓语“赢得，获得”用动词win表达，宾语“众多消费者的青睐”表达为many customers’ favor，从句缺少主语，且先行词service指物，因此用关系代词which引导从句。综上，故翻译为This fast-food store (has) launched a (private) tailored service/customized service/personalized service, which (has) won many customers’ favor.
55. 如今，病人能很便捷地下载他们的医疗记录以获取诸如检测结果之类的信息，大大节省了时间和精力。(thus) (汉译英)
【答案】Nowadays, patients can easily download their medical records to obtain information such as test results. Thus, their time and effort have been greatly saved.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态、副词、非谓语动词。表示“如今”含义的词为：nowadays；表示“病人”含义的词为：patients；表示“便捷地”含义的词为：easily；表示“下载”含义的动词为：download；表示“他们的医疗记录”含义的表达为：their medical records；“以获取诸如检测结果之类的信息”为动词不定式短语，做目的状语，表示“以获取信息”含义的表达为：to obtain information；表示“诸如”含义的表达为：such as；表示“检测结果”含义的表达为：test result，根据上文“他们的”可知此处使用名词的复数；分析句子结构，前后句之间为因果关系，使用副词thus引出下文。因“大大节省了时间和精力”表达中没有主语，使用被动语态，表示“他们的时间和精力”含义的表达为：their time and effort；表示“大大地”含义的副词为：greatly；表示“节省”含义的词为：save，因句子表达的是过去发生的动作对现在的影响，此处谓语动词使用现在完成时的被动语态，又因主语为复数，所以翻译为：their time and effort have been greatly saved，故本句翻译为：Nowadays, patients can easily download their medical records to obtain information such as test results. Thus, their time and effort have been greatly saved。
Ⅵ. Guided Writing
56. Directions: Write an English composition in about 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是李华。前几日，你邀请好友吴新下周六前往郊野公园徒步。因为路途通远、交通不便、担心体力等原因，吴新犹豫不决。写封邮件说服吴新与你一同前往。在邮件中，你必须：
1) 对吴新的顾虑提出解决办法；
2) 说明周末徒步的理由。
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【答案】Dear Wu xin,
How is everything going Last time, I invited you to go hiking in the Country Park next Saturday. Though you did not reply to me, the hesitation wearing on your face offered me a glimpse of what was going on in your mind. Maybe it is the long distance or the inconvenient transportation or concerns about physical strength that hinder you from making a determination.
First, it isn’t necessary for you to worry about the long distance, because it will take us about 30 minutes to arrive there. Secondly, mobile navigation apps can help us choose the best way, saving us from the trouble of traffic. Lastly, I have already prepared many suppliers for us, like water, food and fruits. Therefore, when feeling tired, we can stop to rest and enrich energy.
Also, the benefits of hiking can’t be ignored. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy nice views and breathe fresh air. Besides, it has a positive impact on relieving stress and anxiety.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li hua
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。要求考生写信劝谏好友吴新下周六去郊野公园徒步。
【详解】1.词汇积累
回应：reply to→respond to
疲惫的：tired→exhausted
好处：benefit→advantage/merit
影响：impact→effect
2句式拓展
同义句
原句：Therefore, when feeling tired, we can stop to rest and enrich energy.
拓展句：Therefore, when we feel tired, we can stop to rest and enrich energy.
【点睛】【高级句型1】Though you did not reply to me, the hesitation wearing on your face offered me a glimpse of what was going on in your mind. （运用了though引导的让步状语从句和what引导的宾语从句）
【高级句型2】Secondly, mobile navigation apps can help us choose the best way, saving us from the trouble of traffic. （运用了现在分词作状语）2023学年第一学期高三英语期中质量检测
（完卷时间：120分钟 满分：140分）
Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension
Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Shampoo-do we really need to use it
Buying shampoo can be overwhelming-there are so many brands to choose from, across a huge range of prices. Some brands promise to repair and nourish our hair,___1___others promise to strengthen and add volume. But is any of these claims true Do we even need shampoo at all
Since long before shampoo___2___ (invent)-some say in India-our bodies have been producing sebum, an oil-like substance. Sebum stops our skin ___3___ (get) dry, manages the health of our scalp and makes our hair shiny. But it also collects dirt, and, if___4___ (leave) untouched for too long, sebum can cause our hair to become greasy. There are no disadvantages from a health perspective to letting our hair be greasy, says Eleanore Richardson, Trichologist at Fulham Scalp and Hair Clinic, but many people choose to wash their hair ___5___ a regular basis for aesthetic reasons.
And so we reach for the shampoo bottle. Shampoos contain a group of chemicals called surfactants. They grab the dirt and grease from the surface of our hair, meaning when we rinse away the shampoo, we also wash away the grease and dirt. But,___6___ Laura Waters, a professor of Pharmaceutical Analysis, points out, some surfactants work too well and take the natural oils out of the hair as well. Though more expensive shampoos may contain___7___(harsh) surfactants, the type of shampoo doesn’t really matter. “It’s on our hair very briefly and gets washed away”. It’s the conditioners and styling products that we use after the shampoo that make a bigger difference to the texture and feel of our hair.
Naturally, the more we put onto our hair, the more we need to cleanse it off,___8___ (create) a vicious circle. So, yes, it seems we do have a need for shampoo, but we also shouldn’t expect it___9___ (serve) as a miracle cure. And, finally, next time you’re in a shampoo aisle, remember that hair is made up of dead protein cells and that, sadly, not even the most expensive shampoo ____10____ bring them back to life. See to it that you make better decisions.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. accounts B. credibility C. declaring D. filtered E. pays F. particularly G. enduring H. principle I. ignoring J. reputation K. revolutionized
The serious business of being a social influencer
This week China promised a tax-evasion punishment on social-media influencers, who are paid by brands to promote products online to their followers. Viya, known as the live-streaming queen, has already been fined $210m for not ____11____ her income. The size of that levy (征收税) shows the large scale of the industry, which ____12____ for 12% of online sales in China.
Outside China, influencers are also likely to have a(n) ____13____ role in e-commerce. For all firms with brands, it is time to realize that influencing is more than just a hobby.
The use of personal endorsements (宣传，代言) used to be about taking advantage of existing celebrity power. For example, Michael Jordan’s deal in 1984 with Nike____14____ both basketball and branding. Influencers turn the logic on its head: selling things helps make them more famous. Through clipped videos and ____15____ photos they offer recommendations to consumers, together with glimpses into their daily lives to increase the ____16____.
Total spending on influencers by brands could reach $16bn this year. The number of wannabe influencers outside China is in the millions. However, only under 100,000 of them get most profit. Their staying power suggests that they add value in several ways. Influencers’ networks reach new audiences, ____17____ younger shoppers. And influencers are technologically proficient in a way that old-style brand ambassadors never were. They can quickly adapt to and utilize newer platforms like TikTok. Yet one-third of brands do not use influencers. They worry about their ____18____.
Despite the risk, ____19____ influencers is a mistake. Their share of digital advertising budgets is still low at 3%, but it is rising fast. The borderline between entertainment and e-commerce is becoming unclear. The most popular marketing strategy of the 2010s-ads targeted through Google and Facebook-is under threat as new privacy standards make it harder to spy on potential customers.
To make full use of influencers, brands should set a clear strategy. They should expect more regulation on consumer protection. The guiding_____20_____ should be to use only influencers who disclose to their audiences that their posts are paid.
Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Recently, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said that if we want to fix the gridlock (僵局) in Congress, we need more women. Women are more focused on finding common ground and ____21____, she argued. Besides, neuroscientists have uncovered evidence suggesting that, when the ____22____ is on, women bring unique strengths to decision making.
Mara Mather and Nichole R. Lighthall, two cognitive neuroscientists, are two of the many researchers who have found that under normal circumstances, when everything is low-key and ___23___, men and women make decisions about risk in similar ways. We gather the best information we can, we ____24____ potential costs against potential gains, and then we choose how to act. ____25____, add stress to the situation and men and women begin to part ways.
Dr. Mather and her team taught people a simple computer gambling game, in which they got points for inflating (给……充气) digital balloons. The more they inflated each balloon, the greater its value, and the ____26____ of popping it. When they were relaxed, men and women took similar risks and averaged a similar number of pumps. But after experiencing the cold water, the stressed women ____27____ sooner, cashing out their winnings and going with the more guaranteed win. Stressed men did just the ____28____. They kept pumping — in one study averaging about 50 percent more pumps than the women and risking more.
Of course, just because it works this way in a(n) ____29____ it doesn’t mean the same thing happens in the messy real world. Do organizations with women _____30_____ actually make less risky and more empathetic decisions in stressful circumstances
Some evidence suggests they do. Credit Suisse (瑞士信贷) examined almost 2,400 global corporations from 2005 to 2011 — including the years directly preceding (之前的) and _____31_____ the financial crisis — and found that companies with at least one woman on their boards _____32_____ comparable companies with all-male boards by 26 percent.
_____33_____, what often happens is that women are asked to lead only during periods of intense stress. It’s called the glass cliff, in which highly qualified women are asked to lead organizations only in times of _____34_____. Think of Mary T. Barra at General Motors and Marissa Mayer at Yahoo, who were both brought in only after things had begun to fall apart. If more women were key decision makers, perhaps organizations could respond effectively to small stresses, _____35_____ letting them escalate into huge ones. There’s a good reason that we’d benefit from more women in positions of power.
21. A. socializing B. memorizing C. cooperating D. deciding
22. A. presentation B. pressure C. administration D. measure
23. A. understandable B. acceptable C. manageable D. remarkable
24. A. fight B. weigh C. race D. protest
25. A. Furthermore B. Therefore C. Likewise D. However
26. A. sound B. result C. sight D. risk
27. A. pumped B. escaped C. stopped D. learned
28. A. same B. opposite C. great D. latter
29 A. computer B. lab C. team D. analysis
30. A. in charge B. under control C. in demand D. under pressure
31. A. preventing B. following C. deepening D. affecting
32. A. outweighed B. outdated C. outperformed D. outsourced
33. A. Preciously B. Surprisingly C. Unfortunately D. Arguably
34. A. crisis B. prime C. development D. mistake
35. A. according to B. along with C. apart from D. rather than
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
A
In my hometown of Idaho Falls, beneath the elevated train tracks that paralleled West Yellowstone Highway, there was a hidden gem that aroused my curiosity. A small opening in the hill, easily missed if one wasn’t attentive, attracted me with its half-moon shape and stone-framed edges. Although it looked pointless, brilliant light poured through, creating a tapestry of thin trees covered in delicate, light green leaves — a symbol of freshness and new beginnings — and illuminating the space.
That image remains vivid in my mind, evoking a fanciful notion of a gateway to a secret world where wood nymphs and fairies have fun. I imagined an embrace of beautiful light, a peaceful place where I would feel secure and understood.
As a teenager, armed with a driver’s license, I fantasized about driving to that spot and finally stepping through the opening. However, I knew deep down that the moment I ventured closer, the enchantment (魔法) would disappear like morning mist.
Even in adulthood, I had a knack for summoning enchantment. I could marvel at drifting clouds, sensing their magical dance. Old forests showed an otherworldly wisdom, and seemingly coincidental events held a mystical fascination. But the pandemic, like a thief in the night, robbed me of that gift. Confined to our homes, the cries of our children merged with our own as we wrestled with teaching them reading and math. Weeks stretched into months, and months into years, eroding my ability to find enchantment in the boring life, leaving only the residue of a COVID-infected existence.
So when I picked up Katherine May’s newest book and read this bit, it felt really familiar:
“I have lost some fundamental part of my knowing, some basic human feeling. Without it, the world feels like tap water left overnight, flat and chemical, short of life. I am like lightning seeking earth. Uneasy. I need a better way to walk through this life. I want to be enchanted again.”
May has written an entire book about this, appropriately titled Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age. I dog-eared almost every page in this book, as they mirrored my own experiences. It was a confirmation I desperately needed- the realization that I wasn’t alone in my struggle. May’s exploration of curiosity, imagination, and the quest for meaning in our lives became a profound reminder of the path I yearned to rediscover. Therefore, I can’t wait to recommend this book to you. You won’t be disappointed; you have my word.
36. The first three paragraphs talk about ________.
A. how the author discovered a hidden opening in her hometown
B. what role a secret world plays in kids fascinated with fairy tales
C. how the author holds onto a sense of wonder as a curious child
D. why there is an inevitable loss of enchantment upon inspection
37. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word in the passage
A. draining up B. calling up C. stepping up D. filling up
38. What can you infer from the passage
A. The author identifies with the content in May’s newest book.
B. The author enjoys reading books in the company of her dog.
C. The pandemic has taken away the author’s ability to read.
D. May’s newest book serves as a reminder of the boring past.
39. The purpose of this passage is to ________.
A. compare ways to find enchantment in life B. recommend May’s newest book to readers
C. explain why a sense of wonder is important D. introduce the author’s fascinating childhood
B
Cleaning up a messy bedroom can seem like a frightening task, but if you prepare a simple plan, you can clean up thoroughly and quickly. Here’s a basic speed cleaning roadmap:
■First, bring in a garbage bag and pick up trash around the room. Getting garbage out of the way ensures you’ll avoid spills or soiling linens like sheets or table-cloths while cleaning.
■Next, take care of the bed. An uncluttered bed with a smooth blanket and neat pillows sets the tone for the entire room. If you have time to change the sheets, do it first. If not, shake out the blanket on the floor to refresh it, and then make the bed. A neat bed can also hold items such as picture frames or books, where you can neatly line them up and easily put them back after cleaning.
■Put things in their proper place. Bring any kitchen items back to their rightful place. Place clothes either in the laundry bin, or make a pile in your closet to fold later. Put books in a neat pile or on a shelf. If you have items from other rooms lying around, start a sorting pile that you can remove and deal with later. We want the bedroom to be clean, and don’t want this whole thing turn into a game of “Where does this go ”
■Wipe down the furniture with microfiber dust wipes. Who needs polishing spray and a rag when you’re in a hurry! Pre-cut and folded microfiber cloths work great to dust furniture, a TV, bookshelves and picture frames.
■Vacuum or sweep the floor. This is an essential step, since a lot of dust and crumbs settle here. A quick run around the room will be effective. If you have more time, go for a second round.
To be consistent, start in one corner of the room and work your way around it in one direction. If you move aimlessly around, you can lose focus. Also, try to attack one chore at a time, instead of doing multiple chores at once. Once all these tasks are completed, your bedroom should look much more inviting!
40. What does the author suggest doing when we are about to organize the things in our rooms
A. Dealing with the items from other rooms immediately.
B. Playing a game of “Where does this go ”
C. Lining up the things on the bed.
D. Sorting the things and later dealing with them.
41. What does the author mean by saying “Who needs polishing spray and a rag when you’re in a hurry!” in the fifth paragraph
A. Polishing spray and rags are intended for specific people.
B. Polishing spray and rags are necessities to clean the furniture.
C. Polishing spray and rags can also clean the furniture but they take longer time.
D. Polishing spray and rags are useless if we have limited time to clean our bedroom.
42. Under the instruction of the speed cleaning roadmap, what is NOT recommended to do
A. Throw away the garbage in the room at first.
B. Change the sheet if time permits.
C. Do as many chores at a time as possible.
D. Clean the floor in the end.
C
Technology has blurred the boundaries between work and play, professional and personal, and career and downtime. Whether it’s a digital nomad (数字游牧民) blogging on a Bali beach or a manager checking emails on a Niseko ski lift, people are seamlessly combining work and leisure. The traditional boundary between business and personal travel is fading, giving rise to a new trend known as “bleisure travel.”
Bleisure travel extends beyond the usual practice of bringing a partner to a conference. Professionals worldwide are increasingly adding weekends or even weeks to their work trips, whether they are traveling alone, with a partner, or as a family. According to Jeanne Liu of the Global Business Travel Association, more than one in three business travelers will incorporate a leisure component into at least one of their trips this year. Contrary to expectations, this trend is not limited to entry-level employees; managers and millennials are equally likely to partake in bleisure travel.
Employers are recognizing the benefits of bleisure travel, as it contributes to travel well-being, job satisfaction, and productivity. Taking the opportunity to bring family members along or adding fun elements to a business trip reduces stress and enhances the overall experience. Australians, who face longer working hours and higher travel costs, are particularly receptive to bleisure travel. Guests at business-oriented hotels like Quest St Leonards in Sydney are increasingly opting to have their partners join them for a weekend stay or longer, rather than making quick trips back home.
Richard Tonkin, a general manager who frequently travels for work, always extends his trips to explore new destinations. He carefully researches cities and books bike tours as a way to quickly see the sights and discover places of interest. Tonkin’s wife, Enza, who works part-time, often accompanies him on these trips and explores the local area or indulges in her own activities, such as shopping or visiting galleries and restaurants.
The modern bleisure traveler is typically culturally curious and interested in local cuisine. Hotels like Quest St Leonards ensure their front office staff are knowledgeable about not only popular attractions but also hidden gems and events happening in the area. They provide guests with tailored guides that cater to their specific interests, whether it’s offbeat cafes and boutiques or trendy bars and restaurants.
The main obstacle for most business travelers considering bleisure is time. Paradoxically (自相矛盾的是), while technology enables them to work and play at the same time, it also limits their leisure time. However, as the trend continues to gain in popularity, more professionals are finding ways to strike a balance and make the most of their business trips by incorporating leisure activities.
43. Which of the following is a proper description of modern bleisure travelers
A. They prefer to travel alone rather than with a business partner or a family member.
B. They tend to be curious about local culture and cuisine, and eager to explore the area.
C. They are more interested in attending conferences and business meetings than travelling.
D. They are more likely to be entry-level employees than company managers or millennials.
44. What can be inferred about “bleisure travel” from the passage
A. It is primarily embraced by employees with shorter working hours and lower travel costs.
B. Limited leisure time gives professionals a chance to strike a balance between work and life.
C. Its increasing popularity suggests that professionals prioritize personal experiences over work.
D. Family members coming along the bleisure travel will have to follow their partner s schedule.
45. How do some hotels react to the rise of “bleisure travel” according to the passage
A. They are struggling to accommodate travelers due to limited availability and high demand.
B. They are indifferent to the trend and do not offer any specific services for bleisure travelers.
C. They are discouraging bleisure travel by offering only business- oriented facilities and services.
D. They are training staff to know about local travelling information and offering tailored guides.
46. The passage mainly talks about ________.
A. the rise of digital refugees in the workforce
B. the benefits of business travel for professionals
C. the trend of combining work and leisure travel
D. the challenges of balancing work and recreation
Section C
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
The Great Migration
The Great Migration began when the North had a labor problem. The North had been relying on cheap labor from Europe — immigrants from Europe — to work the factories and the foundries and the steel mills. ____47____ As a result, the North decided to go and find the cheapest labor in the land, which meant many of African Americans in the South were not even being paid for their hard work. Many were sharecroppers (佃农) working for the right to live on the land that they were farming.
But it turned out that the South did not take kindly to this poaching (盗用，挖走) of its cheap labor. ____48____ They would arrest people from the railroad platforms and from their train seats. And when there were too many people to arrest, they would wave the train on through so that people who had been hoping and saving and praying for the chance to get to freedom had to figure out: How now will we get out
Before the Great Migration began, 90 percent of all African Americans were living in the South, where they were nearly held captive. But by the time this Great Migration was over, nearly half were living all over the rest of the country. ____49____
This Great Migration was the first time in American history that the lowest caste (种姓) people signaled that they had options for themselves and were willing to take them. ____50____ Think about those cotton fields, rice plantations, tobacco fields and sugar plantations, where there were opera singers, jazz musicians, playwrights, novelists, surgeons, attorneys, accountants, professors, journalists. And how do we know that We know that because that is what they and their children and now their grandchildren and even great-grandchildren have often chosen to become once they had the chance to choose for themselves what they would do with their God-given talents.
A. That was against the law for African Americans at the time.
B. But during World War 1, migration from Europe almost stopped.
C The South actually did everything it could to keep the people from leaving.
D. The people of the Great Migration met with tremendous resistance in the North.
E. So this ended up being nearly a complete redistribution of part of an entire people.
F. They finally chose what they would do with their talents and where they would pursue them.
Ⅳ. Summary Writing
51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Obstacles to the correct decision
Life is full of choices, some inconsequential, some really significant. But sometimes it can be hard to make the correct one. What are the obstacles that stand between us and a good outcome
Some of us just find it hard to decide. Alice Boyes, writing for Harvard Business Review, tells us this can be connected to perfectionism, where people attempt to find a perfect solution to any problem and are unable to move forward when they can’t find one. It might seem that being indecisive would stop us making the right decision, but in fact it could actually help us make the correct ones.
Susan Krauss in Psychology Today reminds us that people often make bad decisions because they base them on preconceptions rather than the context in which things happen. She highlights a paper by researcher Iris Schneider which finds that indecisive people are more likely to look at different perspectives and use them to come to a better decision. So it could be that a more significant barrier to making the best choice is our cognitive biases.
David Robson tells us that intelligence can sometimes stop people making the right decision. People sometimes use intelligence to invent justifications for irrational beliefs. He believes that humility is key to making a good decision. People who can accept that they might be wrong are more likely to consider different viewpoints. He is backed up on this by Jeff Bezos. Tech CEO Jason Fried recalls the Amazon founder saying how the people who were right a lot of the time were the people who often changed their minds.
So, maybe rather than indecision, it might be intelligence and decisiveness, backed up by our biases that actually stop us making good choices while humility and indecisiveness could help us pick the best option.
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Ⅴ. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
52. 这些安全措施仍将继续实施至下月初。(remain) (汉译英)
53. 考试时他太紧张了，没能发现自己的拼写错误。(spot) (汉译英)
54. 这家快餐店推出了私人订制服务，获得众多消费者青睐。(which) (汉译英)
55. 如今，病人能很便捷地下载他们医疗记录以获取诸如检测结果之类的信息，大大节省了时间和精力。(thus) (汉译英)
Ⅵ. Guided Writing
56. Directions: Write an English composition in about 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是李华。前几日，你邀请好友吴新下周六前往郊野公园徒步。因为路途通远、交通不便、担心体力等原因，吴新犹豫不决。写封邮件说服吴新与你一同前往。在邮件中，你必须：
1) 对吴新的顾虑提出解决办法；
2) 说明周末徒步的理由。
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