NT20名校联合体高一年级12月考试
英 语
注意事项：1. 考试时间为120分钟，满分150分。
2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the most probable relationship between Robert and Mr. Smith
A. Father and son. B. Boss and employee. C. Salesman and customer.
2. What is the woman doing
A. Asking for directions. B. Applying for a job. C. Buying a dictionary.
3. When can the man see the doctor
A. At 5:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 6:00.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the bank. B. At the police station. C. In the office.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their colleges. B. Their jobs. C. Their ages.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题
6. What is special about the hotel room the man gets
A. Its number is very nice. B. It is extremely expensive. C. It offers a mountain view.
7. What does the man mean in the end
A. The woman should seek help from him.
B. The woman should study hard for the test.
C. The woman failed due to the unlucky number 13.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man find the hotel workers
A. Kind. B. Romantic. C. Indifferent.
9. Why does the man want a candle light dinner
A. To congratulate the woman.
B. To have meals at the riverside.
C. To celebrate the wedding anniversary.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题
10. When did Jane buy War Craft 2
A. On the day of its release.
B. After the game was discounted.
C. After the man recommended it to her.
11. How many dollars did Jane pay for War Craft 2
A. Around 30. B. More than 30. C. Less than 20.
12. What does the man’s roommate prefer to do
A. Watch movies. B. Focus on his studies. C. Play computer games.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where was the man going when he saw the accident
A. To the museum. B. To the library. C. To his home.
14. Who was seriously hurt in the accident
A. The car driver. B. The truck driver. C. The motorbike rider.
15. Who helped the injured man
A. A stranger. B. The man. C. The woman.
16. What advice does the woman give to the man
A. Take public transportation.
B. Be careful when driving a car.
C. Forget this terrible experience.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the found the organization
A. To help the elderly. B. To write letters. C. To collect money.
18. Where are the letters from
A. From the government.
B. From other organizations.
C. From people around the world.
19. How much did the speaker get by wining a contest
A. $100. B. $1,000. C. $2,013.
20. What is the speaker planning to found
A. A senior center. B. A food bank. C. A nursing home.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Best Places to Visit in the World
Mumbai
Mumbai is a busy city located in India, celebrated for its distinctive culture and history. Notable attractions include Elephant Island and the Mumbai Museum. Additionally, Mumbai is a cooking paradise, offering a variety of local dishes and snacks. Visitors can enjoy a range of delicacies, including curry, Indian flatbreads, and yogurt. Best Time; October to February.
Barcelona
Barcelona is an energetic and lively city located in the northeast of Spain, known for its rich history, culture, and delicious cuisine. It boasts (拥有) world-renowned attractions like the Sagrada Familia and the Gothic Quarter. Additionally, Barcelona is famous for its unique football culture, making it one of Europe’s most beloved football cities. Best Time: May to August.
Mauritius
Mauritius is a beautiful island nation situated in the southwest of the Indian Ocean. It is well-known for its amazing beaches, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life. Visitors can enjoy water activities like diving, surfing, and fishing, as well as explore jungles and volcanic landscapes. Mauritius also offers world-class hotels and resorts, providing excellent dining and service. Best Time: March to October.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a dynamic and culturally rich city located in the Netherlands. Known for its historic architecture museums, and art galleries, Amsterdam boasts famous landmarks like the Rijks museum and the Van Gogh Museum. The city is also diverse, with international communities and unique cultural events. Best Time: July to October.
1. What do Mumbai and Barcelona share
A. They are both located in Europe.
B. They are both famous for football.
C. They both offer delicious food.
D. They both feature world-class museums.
2. What can people do in Mauritius
A Relax on the beaches. C. Experience live concerts.
B. Enjoy cultural events. D. Visit art galleries.
3. Which is the best month to visit Amsterdam
A. February. B. March. C. May. D. September.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个世界上最好的旅游景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mumbai部分中“Additionally, Mumbai is a cooking paradise, offering a variety of local dishes and snacks. Visitors can enjoy a range of delicacies, including curry, Indian flatbreads, and yogurt.(此外，孟买是一个烹饪天堂，提供各种当地菜肴和小吃。游客可以享受一系列的美食，包括咖喱，印度大饼，和酸奶。)”和Barcelona部分中“Barcelona is an energetic and lively city located in the northeast of Spain, known for its rich history, culture, and delicious cuisine.(巴塞罗那位于西班牙东北部，是一座充满活力和生气勃勃的城市，以其丰富的历史、文化和美味的美食而闻名。)”可知，孟买和巴塞罗那共同之处在于它们都提供美味的食物。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mauritius部分中“Mauritius is a beautiful island nation situated in the southwest of the Indian Ocean. It is well-known for its amazing beaches, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life.(毛里求斯是一个美丽的岛国，位于印度洋西南部。它以其令人惊叹的海滩、清澈的海水和多样化的海洋生物而闻名。)”可知，在毛里求斯，人们可以在海滩上放松。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Amsterdam部分中“Best Time: July to October.(最佳时间：七月至十月。)”可知，九月是游览阿姆斯特丹的最佳月份。故选D项。
B
When I was a high school student. I was faced with the world with the innocence that only comes with youth. I had always been fascinated by the idea of learning a new language, but I had never truly understood the challenges involved. That was until one day, when I decided to take the risk and learn Spanish.
It all started when I visited my cousin in Spain, Watching her effortlessly communicate with locals in their native language, I was filled with envy. I realized that, despite my ability to speak English and a little French, I was still missing an important tool: a deep understanding of another major language.
So, I did what any determined teenager would do; I set out to learn Spanish. I downloaded language-learning apps, bought textbooks, and even signed up for private classes. Actually, it was not easy. The grammar rules were different, the vocabulary unfamiliar, and the pronunciation challenging.
But I refused to give up. I spent hours listening to Spanish music and watching Spanish language movies. I role-played with my teacher, speaking aloud and making mistakes. Gradually, the language started to feel more natural. Months passed, and my hard work began to pay off. My Spanish improved, and I felt confident enough to try speaking it in real-life situations. The first time I ordered a meal in Spanish in a restaurant, I felt like an explorer conquering a new land.
Now, when I look back on that version of myself, I can’t help but feel proud, It might have taken months of hard work and late-night study sessions, but in the end, the journey was more than worth it. It has given me a deeper understanding of myself and the world around me.
4. Why did the author decide to learn Spanish
A. She felt a deep connection to Spanish culture.
B. She was inspired by the cousin’s language skills.
C. She was influenced by a friend’s recommendation.
D. She wanted to impress people with fluent Spanish.
5. What did the author do during her journey to learning Spanish
A. She engaged in various activities.
B. She quit learning Spanish halfway.
C. She sought help from native speakers.
D. She adopted her teacher’s study methods.
6. Which words can best describe the author
A. Positive and helpful. B. Determined and hard working.
C. Gifted and curious. D. Generous and easy-going.
7. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A travel story. B. A research paper.
C. A news website. D. A personal blog.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者学习西班牙语的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。由第二段“It all started when I visited my cousin in Spain, Watching her effortlessly communicate with locals in their native language, I was filled with envy.(这一切都始于我去西班牙看望我的表妹，看着她毫不费力地用当地人的母语与他们交流，我充满了羡慕。)”可知，作者决定学习西班牙语是受到了表妹的语言能力的激励。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。由第三段“I downloaded language-learning apps, bought textbooks, and even signed up for private classes.(我下载了语言学习应用程序，买了教科书，甚至报名参加了私人课程。)”和第四段“I spent hours listening to Spanish music and watching Spanish language movies. I role-played with my teacher, speaking aloud and making mistakes.(我花了几个小时听西班牙音乐，看西班牙语电影。我和老师一起扮演角色，大声说话，犯错误。)”可知，作者通过参与各种各样的活动来学习西班牙语。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“But I refused to give up. I spent hours listening to Spanish music and watching Spanish language movies. I role-played with my teacher, speaking aloud and making mistakes.(但我拒绝放弃。我花了几个小时听西班牙音乐，看西班牙语电影。我和老师一起扮演角色，大声说话，犯错误。)”可知，作者是有决心的，而且做了那么多的努力来学西班牙语，说明作者是勤奋的，因此可以用determined和hard working来描述作者，故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第三段“I set out to learn Spanish. I downloaded language-learning apps, bought textbooks, and even signed up for private classes.(我开始学习西班牙语。我下载了语言学习应用程序，买了教科书，甚至报名参加了私人课程。)”可知，本文主要讲的是作者学习西班牙语的故事，可能出自一篇个人博客。故选D。
C
Like millions of other parents, Emily Hobey drops her son at day care before she heads to work every morning. But what makes her mornings different from other parents’ mornings, is that she gets to leave her one- and half-year old in a day care center run by her employer, Whirlpool.
The day care, called the Eddy, is located at the company’s global headquarters in Benton Harbor, Mich. — a five minute drive away from her office at the company’s North America Headquarters building. “Every day there is a safe environment waiting for him with great teachers.” said Hobey. “And we can really depend on that.”
A small but growing number of workplaces are offering on-site day care for their employees, according to data from network The Best Place for Working Parents, which covers over 600 businesses of varying sizes and services.
The organization has tracked how many businesses within its network offer on site child care since right before the pandemic (疫情). In 2020, the Best Place for Working Parents found that 8.5 percent of those companies offered on-site child care. That number grew to 11.9 percent in 2021. fell slightly to 11.4 percent in 2022 and climbed to 13.9 percent this year, a network spokesperson said.
A 2022 survey from McKinsey & Company found that 45 percent of mothers with children aged 5 or younger who left the workforce during the COVID-19 cited child care as a major reason for their departure. And 24 percent of mothers with children 5 years old or younger said they considered reducing their work hours or switching to part time work because of child care. Only 14 percent of fathers said the same.
Like Whirlpool, many workplaces offer on-site day care to help make their companies more attractive to employees. Research also shows that when companies offer on site child care, workers are happier at their job and are less likely to leave. This has been the case at clothing company Patagonia, which has offered on-site child care since 1983. Hilary Dessouky, general counsel at Patagonia, said that the on-site child care has resulted in almost 100 percent of mother’s returning to work after maternity leave (产假).
8. What makes Emily Hobey’s morning routines unique
A. She drops her son at day care.
B. Her office is very close to her home.
C. Her employer provides on site day care.
D. She has a well-paid job in Whirlpool.
9. How does the author mainly organize Paragraph 4
A. By making comparisons. B. By providing examples.
C. By listing data. D. By analyzing cause and effect.
10. What can be inferred from the fifth paragraph
A. Mothers love their children more than fathers.
B. Many women became jobless due to the pandemic.
C. Whirlpool offers the most attractive on-site day care across the world.
D. Lack of child care made many mothers leave work during the pandemic.
11. Why is the company Patagonia mentioned
A. To describe some best child care services.
B. To show the positive effects of on site child care.
C. To stress the challenges faced by working mothers.
D. To compare it with companies without on-site child care.
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是篇说明文。文章主要介绍了为了解决职场母亲照顾年幼的孩子的困难，美国的一些公司推出了日托服务，为公司职员的孩子提供场所，并配备了教师，为职员解决了后顾之忧，也因此提高了员工的工作积极性，避免了人才流失。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“But what makes her mornings different from other parents’ mornings, is that she gets to leave her one- and half-year old in a day care center run by her employer, Whirlpool.”（但她的早晨与其他父母的早晨不同的是，她可以把一岁半的孩子留在她的雇主Whirlpool经营的日托中心。）可知，Emily的雇主开办了日托中心，为公司员工提供了孩子的现场日托服务，这使得Emily每天早晨的生活变得与众不同。故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“In 2020, the Best Place for Working Parents found that 8.5 percent of those companies offered on-site child care. That number grew to 11.9 percent in 2021. fell slightly to 11.4 percent in 2022 and climbed to 13.9 percent this year, a network spokesperson said.”（2020年，最适合在职父母的公司发现，这些公司中有8.5%提供现场托儿服务。这一数字在2021年增长到11.9%。一位网络发言人表示，2022年略有下降至11.4%，今年攀升至13.9%。）可知，该段列举了2020年-2022年期间，提供现场托儿服务公司的数量增减的百分比数据，故该段是通过列举数据来论证的。故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“A 2022 survey from McKinsey & Company found that 45 percent of mothers with children aged 5 or younger who left the workforce during the COVID-19 cited child care as a major reason for their departure.”（McKinsey & Company2022年的一项调查发现，在新冠疫情期间离开职场的5岁或5岁以下孩子的母亲中，有45%的人认为照顾孩子是她们离开的主要原因。）可知，在疫情期间，许多母亲因为没人照顾孩子，不得不离职。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Research also shows that when companies offer on site child care, workers are happier at their job and are less likely to leave.”（研究还表明，当公司提供现场托儿服务时，员工在工作中会更快乐，也不太可能离职。）和“Hilary Dessouky, general counsel at Patagonia, said that the on-site child care has resulted in almost 100 percent of mother’s returning to work after maternity leave (产假).”（Patagonia公司的总法律顾问Hilary Dessouky说，现场托儿服务使几乎100%的母亲在产假结束后重返工作岗位。）可知，作者提到Patagonia公司，是为了展示提供现场托儿服务所产生的积极影响。故选B。
D
There are more than 57 million amputees (截肢者) worldwide and only about 5 percent of them have access to prosthetic (假肢) care and technology. Those who do have access to prosthetics are often burdened with an inconvenient fitting and training process, high price tags of up to $80,000. and long wait times of more than a year.
Despite the cumbersome (繁琐的) user experience present in the current prosthetics industry, there has been little structural change in the market for more than 50 years, expert say. The global prosthetics industry was valued at $6.1 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow to $ 8.6 billion by 2028.
But a small prosthetics company called Unlimited Tomorrow in Rhinebeck, N.Y., is shaking up the situation.
Unlimited Tomorrow was founded in 2014 by robotics genius Easton LaChappelle. When LaChappelle was 14 years old, he created a control glove operated bionic (仿生) hand and entered it into the Colorado State Science Fair. LaChappelle’s project caught the eye of a 7-year-old amputee who was wearing a bionic prosthetic. LaChappelle learned that her prosthetic, which wasn’t much more difficult than the science project he created in his bedroom, cost $80,000. He spent the next few years researching how he could improve the current state of the prosthetics industry. When LaChappelle was 18, with the help of Tony Robbins, author and philanthropist (慈善家), who was interested in investing in LaChappelle’s idea, Unlimited Tomorrow was established.
Unlimited Tomorrow’s star product is called TrueLimb, a super cool 3D printed robotic arm! “Basically, it’s like a robot hand.” says LaChappelle. What’s awesome is that TrueLimb isn’t one-size fits all—each one is made special for each person.
Unlimited Tomorrow sends a special 3D scanner to their customers. People can use it at home to scan their arm. Once they get that scan, the smart engineers at Unlimited Tomorrow make a perfect socket filled with special sensors for the individual amputee. Then, they use a 3D printer to make the personalized TrueLimb. Hundreds of people are already using these amazing TrueLimbs every day!
12. Which is the disadvantage of traditional prosthetics
A. Low cost. B. Short life.
C. Lack of convenience. D. Limited color options
13. What does the underlined phrase “shaking up” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Significantly changing. B. Narrowly losing.
C. Unexpectedly controlling. D. Confidently improving.
14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. When Unlimited Tomorrow was set up.
B. Who lent a helping hand to LaChappelle.
C. How LaChappelle invented a unique prosthetic.
D. What inspired LaChappelle to found Unlimited Tomorrow.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Strengths and Weaknesses of Traditional Prosthetics
B. The comments on the Latest Prosthetic Product TrueLimb
C. Unlimited Tomorrow: Benefiting the Disabled with TrueLimb
D A Teenager’s Company: Transforming the Prosthetics Industry
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是篇说明文。文章讲述了18岁的LaChappelle成立了“无限明天”的公司，改变了传统的假肢行业的过程。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Those who do have access to prosthetics are often burdened with an inconvenient fitting and training process, high price tags of up to $80,000. and long wait times of more than a year.”（那些能够获得假肢的人往往要承受不方便的安装和训练过程，以及高达8万美元的高昂价格，还有一年多的漫长等待时间。）可知，传统假肢的缺点在于，需要安装假肢的人承受不方便的安装和训练过程，因此缺乏便利性。故选C。
【13题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第二段“Despite the cumbersome (繁琐的) user experience present in the current prosthetics industry, there has been little structural change in the market for more than 50 years, expert say.”（专家表示，尽管目前假肢行业的用户体验很繁琐，但50多年来市场几乎没有发生结构性变化。）可知，假肢行业在50多年来几乎没什么变化；结合第三段“But a small prosthetics company called Unlimited Tomorrow in Rhinebeck, N.Y., is shaking up the situation.”（但是，纽约州莱茵贝克一家名为“无限明天”的小型假肢公司正在shaking up这种局面。）中的转折词“But”和最后一段“Hundreds of people are already using these amazing TrueLimbs every day!”（每天都有数百人在使用这些神奇的TrueLimbs ！）可知，“无限明天”公司所生产的产品Truelimbs最终获得了大量的使用，可见这家公司明显改变了假肢行业50年不变的现状，故划线词“shaking up”表示“明显地改变”。故选A。
【14题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“When LaChappelle was 14 years old, he created... LaChappelle learned that her prosthetic, which wasn’t much more difficult than the science project he created in his bedroom, cost $80,000. He spent the next few years researching how he could improve the current state of the prosthetics industry.”（当LaChappelle14岁时，他创造了……LaChappelle了解到，她的假肢并不比他在卧室里制作的科学项目困难多少，但却花费了8万美元。在接下来的几年里，他一直在研究如何改善假肢行业的现状。）可知，第四段主要讲述了LaChappelle14岁时的一段经历，让他意识到传统的假肢制造技术并不复杂，却花费巨大，这激励他开始研究如何改善假肢行业现状，最终成立了“无限明天”公司，故该段主要讲述了是什么激励LaChappelle成立了“无限明天”公司。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“But a small prosthetics company called Unlimited Tomorrow in Rhinebeck, N.Y., is shaking up the situation.”（但是，纽约州Rhinebeck一家名为“无限明天”的小型假肢公司正在改变这种局面。）和第四段“When LaChappelle was 18, with the help of Tony Robbins, author and philanthropist (慈善家), who was interested in investing in LaChappelle’s idea, Unlimited Tomorrow was established.”（LaChappelle18岁时，在对投资LaChappelle的想法感兴趣的作家兼慈善家Tony Robbins的帮助下，“无限明天”成立了。）及文章内容可知，本文主要描述了一个18岁的年轻人创办的“无限明天”公司，正在改变着假肢行业。故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
As days are getting shorter and colder, people can often find themselves feeling sad or lacking the motivation to do anything. One possible reason for those feelings is seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is common during the cold months. ____16____ If your dog loses interest in its favourite games or walks, they may be experiencing it. Here’s how to give your dog’s mood a boost.
Pay close attention to your dog’s behaviour.
Analyzing your dog’s behaviour will help you get a better understanding of whether they may be feeling sad. ____17____ Knowing what to expect throughout the day and feeling comfortable in their surroundings is very important for a dog.
____18____
Even when you’re inside, make sure to spend time playing or training your dog. Try to come up with new games that require you to interact with your dog. This is a great way to get your pet excited and boost their mood, and yours, too.
Provide them with as much sunlight as possible.
As with humans, the lack of sunlight during the winter can cause lower mood levels, so it is very important for your dog to get as much sunlight exposure as possible. ____19____ You can also try other strategies such as moving their bed closer to a window, or even use more artificial lighting.
Ensure your dogs get exercise during the day.
The winter months are colder and darker, and it might be inviting to skip an exercise or a walk outside, but much like humans, this can have a significant effect on your dog’s mood. ____20____
A. Spend time interacting with your dog.
B. Calm your dog down with relaxing activities.
C. Whenever possible, take your dog outside for a walk.
D. Observe their behaviour for a while and speak to a vet if needed.
E. While we know people can suffer from SAD, can dogs get SAD too
F. Changes in routine or environment can cause your dog to feel unwell.
G. Even a short walk can help improve your dog’s mood and also your own.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. A 19. C 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在寒冷的月份帮助狗狗应对季节性情感障碍的几条建议。
【16题详解】
前文“One possible reason for those feelings is seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is common during the cold months.(造成这些感觉的一个可能原因是季节性情感障碍，这在寒冷的月份很常见)”提出了季节性情感障碍这个问题，后文“If your dog loses interest in its favourite games or walks, they may be experiencing it.(如果你的狗对它最喜欢的游戏或散步失去了兴趣，它们可能正在经历这种情况)”说明了狗也会经历一种什么都不想干的情况，空格处应该填入与狗患季节性情感障碍有关的内容。因此，选项E“While we know people can suffer from SAD, can dogs get SAD too (虽然我们知道人会患上SAD，但狗也会患上SAD吗？)”提出了狗是否会患上季节性情感障碍这个问题，引出了后面的回答，承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
【17题详解】
由前文“Analyzing your dog’s behaviour will help you get a better understanding of whether they may be feeling sad.(分析你的狗的行为会帮助你更好地了解它们是否感到悲伤)”可知，分析狗的行为是为了更好地了解它们是否感到沮丧。选项F“Changes in routine or environment can cause your dog to feel unwell.(日常生活或环境的改变会导致你的狗感到不适)”强调了环境或例行活动的变化可能会影响狗的情绪，是对狗进行的某种分析，承接上文，符合语境，故选F。
【18题详解】
空格处是本段小标题，根据后文中的“Even when you’re inside, make sure to spend time playing or training your dog. Try to come up with new games that require you to interact with your dog.(即使你在室内，也要确保花时间玩耍或训练你的狗。试着想出一些需要你和你的狗互动的新游戏)”可知，本段介绍的是要经常和狗狗进行互动。选项A“Spend time interacting with your dog.(花点时间和你的狗狗互动。)”说明了要花时间和狗互动，概括本段内容，可作为小标题，故选A。
【19题详解】
根据本段标题“Provide them with as much sunlight as possible.(给它们提供尽可能多的阳光)”以及下文“You can also try other strategies such as moving their bed closer to a window, or even use more artificial lighting.(你也可以尝试其他策略，比如把他们的床移到离窗户更近的地方，或者甚至使用更多的人工照明)”可知，空格处应该是和让狗狗得到足够阳光的内容相关。选项C“Whenever possible, take your dog outside for a walk.(只要有可能，带你的狗出去散步。)”说明要带狗出去散步，出去了就可以接收到阳光了，承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
【20题详解】
由前文“The winter months are colder and darker, and it might be inviting to skip an exercise or a walk outside, but much like humans, this can have a significant effect on your dog’s mood.(冬天的几个月更冷、更黑，可能会让狗狗放弃锻炼或外出散步，但就像人类一样，这会对狗狗的情绪产生重大影响)”可知，空格处应与运动改善狗狗情绪相关的内容。选项G“Even a short walk can help improve your dog’s mood and also your own.(即使是短时间的散步也可以帮助改善你的狗和你自己的情绪。)”说明了运动可以改善狗的情绪，承接上文，符合语境。故选G。
第三部分 语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My father was one of the most intelligent people I knew, but his mind was so focused on big issues that he often forgot about daily matters. He’d have to be ____21____ to buy birthday and Christmas presents, but he would sometimes ____22____ out of the blue with silver earrings for Mom or stained-glass keepsake boxes for my sister and me.
He was so thrifty (节俭的) that he never ____23____ out anything, including clothes, and he was color-blind——a(n) ____24____ combination, as far as his clothing was concerned. Despite our best ____25____, my mom and I never managed to cure him of his ____26____ for pocket protectors. When he went to work each day, he always wore one in his shirt pocket, ____27____ with pens and mechanical pencils. He also never noticed when his curly, mad-scientist-looking ____28____ grew higher and higher, so my mom would have to ____29____ him into a kitchen chair to cut it herself. “It looks fine,” he’d protest.
One year on Halloween, my ____30____ and I dressed him in a pair of too short plaid (格子花纹) pants that he’d kept since high school, ____31____ them with a shirt in mismatched colors, added a full pocket protector, and ____32____ tape around the middle of his heavy framed glasses. His hair had grown so long and ____33____ that it looked like Einstein’s. Apart from the tape on his glasses, he thought he looked like he was dressed for a ____34____ day at work.
Just imagine how ____35____ my dad was when his nerd (书呆子) look won him the prize for best costume.
21.
A. encouraged B. reminded C. invited D. warned
22.
A. cheer up B. take up C. show up D. grow up
23.
A. threw B. sorted C. checked D. taken
24.
A. official B. deadly C. economic D. powerful
25.
A. debates B. solutions C. comments D. efforts
26.
A. responsibility B. admiration C. preference D. impression
27.
A. flooded B. trapped C. credited D. packed
28.
A. hair B. nose C. bone D. face
29.
A. compete B. attract C. wrestle D. transport
30.
A. brother B. mother C. father D. teacher
31.
A. paired B. compared C. designed D. mixed
32.
A. explored B. removed C. wrapped D. arranged
33.
A. straight B. shiny C. dirty D. wild
34.
A. demanding B. typical C. graceful D. unique
35.
A. embarrassed B. frightened C. disappointed D. worried
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者聪明的父亲，经常忘记日常琐事，以及在穿着和外貌上的独特之处，最终因其独特装扮赢得了最佳装扮奖的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：必须提醒他买生日和圣诞礼物，但他有时会突然出现，给妈妈戴上银色耳环，或者给我和妹妹带上彩色玻璃纪念品盒。A. encouraged鼓励；B. reminded提醒；C. invited邀请；D. warned警告。根据上文“but his mind was so focused on big issues that he often forgot about daily matters”可知，作者的父亲经常忘记日常的琐事，所以他经常被提醒去买生日或者圣诞礼物。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：必须提醒他买生日和圣诞礼物，但他有时会突然出现，给妈妈戴上银色耳环，或者给我和妹妹带上彩色玻璃纪念品盒。A. cheer up振作起来；B. take up占用；C. show up出现；D. grow up长大。根据空后的“out of blue”可知，有时，父亲会突然出现，送给妈妈耳环或者给作者和妹妹带上礼物。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他非常节俭，从不扔掉任何东西，包括衣服，而且就他的衣服而言，他是一个致命的组合。A. threw扔了；B. sorted分类；C. checked检查；D. taken采取。根据上文“He was so thrifty (节俭的)”可知，作者的父亲很节俭，所以他不舍得扔掉东西。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他非常节俭，从不扔掉任何东西，包括衣服，而且就他的衣服而言，他是一个致命的组合。A. official官方的；B. deadly致命的；C. economic经济的；D. powerful强大的。根据下文“When he went to work each day, he always wore one in his shirt pocket, ____7____ with pens and mechanical pencils. He also never noticed when his curly, mad-scientist-looking ____8____grew higher and higher, so my mom would have to ____9____ him into a kitchen chair to cut it herself. ”可知，作者父亲不会扔衣服在内的任何东西，所以父亲的穿搭在作者来说很难看，她觉得父亲的衣物穿搭是致命的组合。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管我们尽了最大的努力，我和妈妈还是没能治愈他对口袋保护器的偏爱。A. debates辩论；B. solutions解决方案；C. comments评论；D. efforts努力。根据下文“my mom and I never managed to cure him of his ____6____ for pocket protectors”可知，作者的妈妈努力去改变父亲对口袋保护器的偏爱，但是没有成功。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管我们尽了最大的努力，我和妈妈还是没能治愈他对口袋保护器的偏爱。A. responsibility责任；B. admiration钦佩；C. preference偏好；D. impression印象。根据下文“he always wore one in his shirt pocket, ____7____ with pens and mechanical pencils”可知，作者的父亲每天都会带一个口袋保护器，所以他对口袋保护器非常的喜爱。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他每天上班时，他总是在衬衫口袋里放一个，里面装着钢笔和机械铅笔。A. flooded淹没；B. trapped夹住；C. credited相信；D. packed装(箱)。根据上文“in his shirt pocket”以及空后“with pens and mechanical pencils”可知，作者的父亲会把钢笔和机械铅笔装在口袋中，然后在带上口袋保护器。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他也从来没有注意到，当他看起来像疯狂科学家的卷发越来越高时，所以我妈妈不得不把他摔倒在厨房的椅子上自己剪。A. hair头发；B. nose鼻；C. bone骨；D. face脸。根据空前“his curly”以及空后“a kitchen chair to cut it herself”可知，作者父亲的卷发越长越高，所以妈妈不得已自己把他的头发给剪了。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他也从来没有注意到，当他看起来像疯狂科学家的卷发越来越高时，所以我妈妈不得不把他摔倒在厨房的椅子上自己剪。A. compete竞争；B. attract吸引；C. wrestle摔跤；D. transport运输。根据上文“He also never noticed when his curly, mad-scientist-looking ____8____ grew higher and higher”可知，作者的妈妈不得不费力地把父亲按到椅子上，以便给他理发。“wrestle”是一个多义词，可以表示“摔跤，搏斗”。在这个句子中，“wrestle” 的意思是强迫或费力地控制、移动或安排某人，通常是指进行搏斗或争夺的动作。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有一年万圣节，我和妈妈给他穿了一条他从高中起就一直穿的太短的格子裤，配上一件颜色不匹配的衬衫，加了一个全口袋的保护套，并在他重框眼镜的中间缠上了胶带。A. brother兄弟；B. mother母亲；C. father父亲；D. teacher教师。根据上文“so my mom would have to ____9____ him into a kitchen chair to cut it herself”可知，万圣节的时候，作者的妈妈和作者给父亲穿着打扮。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一年万圣节，我和妈妈给他穿了一条他从高中起就一直穿的太短的格子裤，配上一件颜色不匹配的衬衫，加了一个全口袋的保护套，并在他重框眼镜的中间缠上了胶带。A. paired配对；B. compared比较；C. designed设计；D. mixed混合。根据上文“I dressed him in a pair of too short plaid (格子花纹) pants”以及空后“with a shirt in mismatched colors”可知，在万圣节的穿搭上，作者的妈妈给他爸爸穿了一件从高中起就一直穿的太短的格子裤，并搭配了颜色不匹配的衬衫。paired with“与……配对”。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一年万圣节，我和妈妈给他穿了一条他从高中起就一直穿的太短的格子裤，配上一件颜色不匹配的衬衫，加了一个全口袋的保护套，并在他重框眼镜的中间缠上了胶带。A. explored探究；B. removed除去；C. wrapped用…包裹；D. arranged安排。根据下文“Apart from the tape on his glasses”可知，作者的妈妈给父亲的眼镜用胶带缠到了上面。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的头发长得又长又乱，看起来像爱因斯坦的头发。A. straight直的；B. shiny有光泽的；C. dirty脏的；D. wild自然生长的。根据下文“it looked like Einstein’s”可知，爸爸的头发很长了，而且像爱因斯坦的头发那样。所以此处用“wild”非常形象，意味着它可能杂乱、蓬乱，呈现出一 种自然生长、未经过多整理的状态。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：除了眼镜上的胶带之外，他认为自己看起来就像是平常的工作穿着一样。A. demanding要求高的；B. typical平常的；C. graceful优美的；D. unique唯一的。根据语境可知，作者的爸爸并不在意自己的形象，所以当妈妈给爸爸穿的衣服很不搭配的时候，他也觉得这身穿着就像平常的穿着一样，没有什么区别。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：想象一下，当我爸爸书呆子造型为他赢得最佳服装奖时，他是多么尴尬。A. embarrassed尴尬的；B. frightened害怕的；C. disappointed失望的；D. worried担心。根据下文“when his nerd (书呆子) look won him the prize for best costume”可知，作者的父亲因为他的“书呆子”外表赢得最佳装扮奖会感到尴尬。故选A。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When Clint Liddick from the United States lived in China, he was more than busy, studying at college during the day and ____36____ (try) to master martial arts in another city in the evening.
For breakfast, he would grab a tray of steamed xiaolongbao, a type of dumpling, and a tea egg. After finishing his college classes, he would take ____37____ 40-minute subway trip from Guangzhou to Foshan, both in Guangdong province, to go to a kung fu ____38____ (master) house and train for several hours before making the return trip. He repeated the same routine almost every day.
Liddick said “it’s exciting when someone really wants to learn something”, and someone really wants to share their knowledge. “I’m not super skilled, ____39____ I learn quickly. I wanted to learn as much as I could take in,” the 33-year-old who studied Chinese kung fu, or wushu, for 20 years, said. “Teachers want to share as much as they have.”
“It’s your individual achievement. You are competing only with ____40____ (you) to get better and better,” he said. “It’s a sport that pursues a wonderful balance between body and brain. It’s very ____41____ (physical) demanding; you have to really work hard at it ____42____ (have) any skill to do the movements correctly.”
Liddick grew up in a Christian family on the East Coast of the United States, ____43____ he said there wasn’t much cultural diversity. However, through his mother he ____44____ (expose) to different beliefs — including Buddhism and Taoism, which developed his interest ____45____ Chinese culture.
【答案】36. trying 37. a
38. master’s
39. but 40. yourself
41. physically
42. to have
43 where 44. was exposed 45. in
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Clint Liddick在中国学习中国功夫的事情。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当美国人Clint Liddick住在中国时，他非常忙，白天在大学学习，晚上在另一个城市学习武术。主句中谓语是was，空格处用非谓语动词，he和try之间是主谓关系，因此空格处用现在分词表主动，和前面studying at college during the day并列，故填trying。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意：大学毕业后，他会乘40分钟的地铁从广州到广东佛山，去一位功夫大师的家里，坐几个小时的火车再回来。trip是可数名词的单数形式，表泛指，前面要加不定冠词，40-minute是辅音音素开头，因此不定冠词用a，故填a。
【38题详解】
考查名词所有格。句意：大学毕业后，他会乘40分钟的地铁从广州到广东佛山，去一位功夫大师的家里，坐几个小时的火车再回来。master和house之间是所属关系，因此空格处用名词所有格master’s。故填master’s。
【39题详解】
考查连词。句意：我不是超级熟练，但我学得很快。根据语境可知，句子表示“我不是超级熟练，但我学得很快”，空格处意为“但是”，用并列连词but表转折，故填but。
【40题详解】
考查反身代词。句意：你只是在和自己竞争，让自己变得越来越好。由前面的“It’s your individual achievement”（这是你个人的成就）可知，句子表示“你只是在和自己竞争”，空格处意为“你自己”，用反身代词yourself。故填yourself。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意：这对身体的要求很高，你必须非常努力地学习，才能掌握正确的动作技巧。空格处用副词physically作状语，修饰形容词demanding，physically意为“身体上”，故填physically。
【42题详解】
考查不定式。句意：这对身体的要求很高，你必须非常努力地学习，才能掌握正确的动作技巧。根据语境可知，句子表示“你必须非常努力地学习，才能掌握正确的动作技巧”，空格处用不定式作目的状语，故填to have。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：利迪克在美国东海岸的一个基督教家庭长大，他说那里没有太多的文化多样性。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中不缺主语、宾语或定语，先行词East Coast of the United States是地方，从句缺地点状语，因此空格处用关系副词where，故填where。
【44题详解】
考查固定短语，时态和主谓一致。句意：然而，通过他的母亲，他接触到了不同的信仰，包括佛教和道教，这使他对中国文化产生了兴趣。be exposed to是固定短语，意为“接触到”，由从句谓语developed可知，句子时态是一般过去时，主语he是单数，因此空格处是was exposed。故填was exposed。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：然而，通过他的母亲，他接触到了不同的信仰，包括佛教和道教，这使他对中国文化产生了兴趣。interest in意为“对……的兴趣”，因此空格处是介词in，故填in。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你得知外教David最近组建了英语合唱团(English choir)，你对此很感兴趣，请你给外教写一封电子邮件申请加入合唱团，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；2. 你的优势；3. 期待加入。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David,
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Yours,
Li hua
【答案】Dear David,
I trust this email finds you well. Hearing that you have started an English choir recently, I am writing to express my keen interest in joining it.
As a Chinese student passionate about English language and culture, I believe my love for music, sight-reading abilities, and dedication as a team player would contribute positively. Confident in personal and musical growth, I see this as an opportunity to enhance language skills, cultural understanding, and singing technique.
Thank you for considering my application. Looking forward to the chance to contribute significantly to the choir’s success.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给外教David写封电子邮件，申请加入他最近组建的英语合唱团，内容包括：1. 写信目的；2. 你的优势；3. 期待加入。
【详解】1.词汇积累
最近：recently→lately
表达：express→convey
提高：enhance→improve
机会：chance→opportunity
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Confident in personal and musical growth, I see this as an opportunity to enhance language skills, cultural understanding, and singing technique.
拓展句：Because I am confident in personal and musical growth, I see this as an opportunity to enhance language skills, cultural understanding, and singing technique.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Hearing that you have started an English choir recently, I am writing to express my keen interest in joining it. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] As a Chinese student passionate about English language and culture, I believe my love for music, sight-reading abilities, and dedication as a team player would contribute positively. (运用了that引导的宾语从句，省略了that)
第二节 读后续写(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
At the time of this writing. I have reached the age of 105. As I look back, I think of the many wonderful things that have happened in my long life. many of which have served to strengthen my belief that miracles really do happen. One of these that I recall today happened many years ago but is still as fresh in my mind as if it had happened yesterday.
Peter was a Russian Wolfhound (Borzoi) with the typical tall, long-legged build of the hunter he was supposed to be but never was. He weighed close to eighty-five pounds and had the long nose and narrow head of the Borzoi, so narrow that it didn’t seem to have much room for brains. In Peter’s case, it didn’t. He became easily confused, but his gentle nature made up for his lack of intelligence.
On the day in question, I had gathered up my dogs. one Old English Sheepdog, one Whippet rescue, and Peter. They were all settled in my covered pickup truck bed, and was headed out for our daily exercise, six miles into the country where there was no leash (绳) law and they could run free. They were all trained not to chase wild animals, to stay reasonably close. and to come when called.
After I had walked for about ten minutes, I noticed one dog was missing. Peter, of course! It seemed obvious that he had stopped to investigate some irresistible (不可抗的) smell, and then, becoming confused, had turned back the way we had just come, He would easily be able to follow our track, but in the wrong direction. And when a Borzoi runs, he covers a lot of ground in a very short time.
Feeling guilty, knowing I should have kept a closer watch on him, I retraced (折返) my steps, calling and whistling, but there was no sign of him. It was winter and would soon be dark. In desperation, I started to pray. “Please God, keep Peter safe.”
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。
After half an hour of calling at the top of my voice. I finally decided to drive the two other dogs home.
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Upon reaching home, I discovered a long nose waiting at the doorway.
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【答案】 After half an hour of calling at the top of my voice, I finally decided to drive the two other dogs home. That would leave me free to come back and hunt for Peter. At that time, I was very worried. The freeway was off to my right, and in the distance, I could hear the endless sound of speeding cars. If Peter, in his confusion, made his way onto the road, he wouldn’t have a chance. If I couldn’t find Peter before dark, I knew the chances of finding him alive were not good. A mix of anxiety and hope enveloped me on the way.
Upon reaching home, I discovered a long nose waiting at the doorway. It was Peter! Wagging his tail, Peter ran towards me. My arms encircled Peter, holding him as though I would never let him go. Relief and astonishment washed over me as I realized that somehow, Peter made it back unharmed, like a miracle. His adventure became a special story, showing that even when things are uncertain, there’s a bit of magic in life. Thinking about my 105 years, Peter’s amazing comeback stresses the strong connection between people and their furry friends.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者写这篇文章的时候已经105岁了，但是作者仍然记得自己养过的一条狗Peter的故事，有一次作者带自己的狗出去锻炼的时候，Peter走丢了，作者很内疚，知道自己应该更密切地监视Peter，作者往回一路追寻，却没见到Peter的踪迹，时值冬天，天很快就要黑了，在绝望中，作者开始祈祷，希望Peter平安。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我扯着嗓子叫了半个小时后，终于决定开车送另外两只狗回家。”可知，第一段可描写作者在找不到Peter时的心理活动。
②由第二段首句内容“到家后，我发现门口站着一个长鼻子的动物。”可知，第二段可描写Peter神奇地回来了以及这件事给作者的启示。
2.续写线索：听到汽车的声音——作者焦虑——Peter向作者跑来——作者抱住Peter——作者如释重负——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①包住：envelope/encase
②跑向：run towards/rush to
③抱住：hold/hug
情绪类
①担心：be worried/be anxious
②震惊：astonishment/shock
【点睛】[高分句型1] If Peter, in his confusion, made his way onto the road, he wouldn’t have a chance. (由if引导的条件状语从句)
[高分句型2] Relief and astonishment washed over me as I realized that somehow, Peter made it back unharmed, like a miracle. (由as引导的时间状语从句和that引导的宾语从句)NT20名校联合体高一年级12月考试
英 语
注意事项：1. 考试时间为120分钟，满分150分。
2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the most probable relationship between Robert and Mr. Smith
A. Father and son. B. Boss and employee. C. Salesman and customer.
2. What is the woman doing
A. Asking for directions. B. Applying for a job. C. Buying a dictionary.
3. When can the man see the doctor
A. At 5:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 6:00.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the bank. B. At the police station. C. In the office.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their colleges. B. Their jobs. C. Their ages.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题
6. What is special about the hotel room the man gets
A. Its number is very nice. B. It is extremely expensive. C. It offers a mountain view.
7. What does the man mean in the end
A. The woman should seek help from him.
B. The woman should study hard for the test.
C. The woman failed due to the unlucky number 13.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man find the hotel workers
A. Kind. B. Romantic. C. Indifferent.
9. Why does the man want a candle light dinner
A. To congratulate the woman.
B. To have meals at the riverside.
C. To celebrate the wedding anniversary.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题
10. When did Jane buy War Craft 2
A. On the day of its release.
B. After the game was discounted.
C. After the man recommended it to her.
11. How many dollars did Jane pay for War Craft 2
A. Around 30. B. More than 30. C. Less than 20.
12. What does the man’s roommate prefer to do
A. Watch movies. B. Focus on his studies. C. Play computer games.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where was the man going when he saw the accident
A. To the museum. B. To the library. C. To his home.
14. Who was seriously hurt in the accident
A. The car driver. B. The truck driver. C. The motorbike rider.
15. Who helped the injured man
A. A stranger. B. The man. C. The woman.
16. What advice does the woman give to the man
A. Take public transportation.
B. Be careful when driving a car.
C. Forget this terrible experience.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the found the organization
A. To help the elderly. B. To write letters. C. To collect money.
18. Where are the letters from
A. From the government.
B. From other organizations.
C. From people around the world.
19. How much did the speaker get by wining a contest
A. $100. B. $1,000. C. $2,013.
20 What is the speaker planning to found
A. A senior center. B. A food bank. C. A nursing home.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Best Places to Visit in the World
Mumbai
Mumbai is a busy city located in India, celebrated for its distinctive culture and history. Notable attractions include Elephant Island and the Mumbai Museum. Additionally, Mumbai is a cooking paradise, offering a variety of local dishes and snacks. Visitors can enjoy a range of delicacies, including curry, Indian flatbreads, and yogurt. Best Time; October to February.
Barcelona
Barcelona is an energetic and lively city located in the northeast of Spain known for its rich history, culture, and delicious cuisine. It boasts (拥有) world-renowned attractions like the Sagrada Familia and the Gothic Quarter. Additionally, Barcelona is famous for its unique football culture, making it one of Europe’s most beloved football cities. Best Time: May to August.
Mauritius
Mauritius is a beautiful island nation situated in the southwest of the Indian Ocean. It is well-known for its amazing beaches, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life. Visitors can enjoy water activities like diving, surfing, and fishing, as well as explore jungles and volcanic landscapes. Mauritius also offers world-class hotels and resorts, providing excellent dining and service. Best Time: March to October.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a dynamic and culturally rich city located in the Netherlands. Known for its historic architecture, museums, and art galleries, Amsterdam boasts famous landmarks like the Rijks museum and the Van Gogh Museum. The city is also diverse, with international communities and unique cultural events. Best Time: July to October.
1. What do Mumbai and Barcelona share
A. They are both located in Europe.
B. They are both famous for football.
C. They both offer delicious food.
D. They both feature world-class museums.
2. What can people do in Mauritius
A. Relax on the beaches. C. Experience live concerts.
B. Enjoy cultural events. D. Visit art galleries.
3. Which is the best month to visit Amsterdam
A. February. B. March. C. May. D. September.
B
When I was a high school student. I was faced with the world with the innocence that only comes with youth. I had always been fascinated by the idea of learning a new language, but I had never truly understood the challenges involved. That was until one day, when I decided to take the risk and learn Spanish.
It all started when I visited my cousin in Spain, Watching her effortlessly communicate with locals in their native language, I was filled with envy. I realized that, despite my ability to speak English and a little French, I was still missing an important tool: a deep understanding of another major language.
So, I did what any determined teenager would do; I set out to learn Spanish. I downloaded language-learning apps, bought textbooks, and even signed up for private classes. Actually, it was not easy. The grammar rules were different, the vocabulary unfamiliar, and the pronunciation challenging.
But I refused to give up. I spent hours listening to Spanish music and watching Spanish language movies. I role-played with my teacher, speaking aloud and making mistakes. Gradually, the language started to feel more natural. Months passed, and my hard work began to pay off. My Spanish improved, and I felt confident enough to try speaking it in real-life situations. The first time I ordered a meal in Spanish in a restaurant, I felt like an explorer conquering a new land.
Now, when I look back on that version of myself, I can’t help but feel proud, It might have taken months of hard work and late-night study sessions, but in the end, the journey was more than worth it. It has given me a deeper understanding of myself and the world around me.
4. Why did the author decide to learn Spanish
A. She felt a deep connection to Spanish culture.
B. She was inspired by the cousin’s language skills.
C. She was influenced by a friend’s recommendation.
D. She wanted to impress people with fluent Spanish.
5. What did the author do during her journey to learning Spanish
A. She engaged in various activities.
B. She quit learning Spanish halfway.
C. She sought help from native speakers.
D. She adopted her teacher’s study methods.
6. Which words can best describe the author
A. Positive and helpful. B. Determined and hard working.
C. Gifted and curious. D. Generous and easy-going.
7. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A travel story. B. A research paper.
C. A news website. D. A personal blog.
C
Like millions of other parents, Emily Hobey drops her son at day care before she heads to work every morning. But what makes her mornings different from other parents’ mornings, is that she gets to leave her one- and half-year old in a day care center run by her employer, Whirlpool.
The day care, called the Eddy, is located at the company’s global headquarters in Benton Harbor, Mich. — a five minute drive away from her office at the company’s North America Headquarters building. “Every day there is a safe environment waiting for him with great teachers.” said Hobey. “And we can really depend on that.”
A small but growing number of workplaces are offering on-site day care for their employees, according to data from network The Best Place for Working Parents, which covers over 600 businesses of varying sizes and services.
The organization has tracked how many businesses within its network offer on site child care since right before the pandemic (疫情). In 2020, the Best Place for Working Parents found that 8.5 percent of those companies offered on-site child care. That number grew to 11.9 percent in 2021. fell slightly to 11.4 percent in 2022 and climbed to 13.9 percent this year, a network spokesperson said.
A 2022 survey from McKinsey & Company found that 45 percent of mothers with children aged 5 or younger who left the workforce during the COVID-19 cited child care as a major reason for their departure. And 24 percent of mothers with children 5 years old or younger said they considered reducing their work hours or switching to part time work because of child care. Only 14 percent of fathers said the same.
Like Whirlpool, many workplaces offer on-site day care to help make their companies more attractive to employees. Research also shows that when companies offer on site child care, workers are happier at their job and are less likely to leave. This has been the case at clothing company Patagonia, which has offered on-site child care since 1983. Hilary Dessouky, general counsel at Patagonia, said that the on-site child care has resulted in almost 100 percent of mother’s returning to work after maternity leave (产假).
8. What makes Emily Hobey’s morning routines unique
A. She drops her son at day care.
B. Her office is very close to her home.
C. Her employer provides on site day care.
D. She has a well-paid job in Whirlpool.
9. How does the author mainly organize Paragraph 4
A. By making comparisons. B. By providing examples.
C. By listing data. D. By analyzing cause and effect.
10. What can be inferred from the fifth paragraph
A. Mothers love their children more than fathers.
B. Many women became jobless due to the pandemic.
C. Whirlpool offers the most attractive on-site day care across the world.
D. Lack of child care made many mothers leave work during the pandemic.
11. Why is the company Patagonia mentioned
A. To describe some best child care services.
B. To show the positive effects of on site child care.
C. To stress the challenges faced by working mothers.
D. To compare it with companies without on-site child care.
D
There are more than 57 million amputees (截肢者) worldwide and only about 5 percent of them have access to prosthetic (假肢) care and technology. Those who do have access to prosthetics are often burdened with an inconvenient fitting and training process, high price tags of up to $80,000. and long wait times of more than a year.
Despite the cumbersome (繁琐的) user experience present in the current prosthetics industry, there has been little structural change in the market for more than 50 years, expert say. The global prosthetics industry was valued at $6.1 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow to $ 8.6 billion by 2028.
But a small prosthetics company called Unlimited Tomorrow in Rhinebeck, N.Y., is shaking up the situation.
Unlimited Tomorrow was founded in 2014 by robotics genius Easton LaChappelle. When LaChappelle was 14 years old, he created a control glove operated bionic (仿生) hand and entered it into the Colorado State Science Fair. LaChappelle’s project caught the eye of a 7-year-old amputee who was wearing a bionic prosthetic. LaChappelle learned that her prosthetic, which wasn’t much more difficult than the science project he created in his bedroom, cost $80,000. He spent the next few years researching how he could improve the current state of the prosthetics industry. When LaChappelle was 18, with the help of Tony Robbins, author and philanthropist (慈善家), who was interested in investing in LaChappelle’s idea, Unlimited Tomorrow was established.
Unlimited Tomorrow’s star product is called TrueLimb, a super cool 3D printed robotic arm! “Basically, it’s like a robot hand.” says LaChappelle. What’s awesome is that TrueLimb isn’t one-size fits all—each one is made special for each person.
Unlimited Tomorrow sends a special 3D scanner to their customers. People can use it at home to scan their arm. Once they get that scan, the smart engineers at Unlimited Tomorrow make a perfect socket filled with special sensors for the individual amputee. Then, they use a 3D printer to make the personalized TrueLimb. Hundreds of people are already using these amazing TrueLimbs every day!
12. Which is the disadvantage of traditional prosthetics
A. Low cost. B. Short life.
C. Lack of convenience. D. Limited color options
13. What does the underlined phrase “shaking up” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Significantly changing. B. Narrowly losing.
C. Unexpectedly controlling. D. Confidently improving.
14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. When Unlimited Tomorrow was set up.
B. Who lent a helping hand to LaChappelle.
C. How LaChappelle invented a unique prosthetic.
D. What inspired LaChappelle to found Unlimited Tomorrow.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Strengths and Weaknesses of Traditional Prosthetics
B. The comments on the Latest Prosthetic Product TrueLimb
C Unlimited Tomorrow: Benefiting the Disabled with TrueLimb
D. A Teenager’s Company: Transforming the Prosthetics Industry
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
As days are getting shorter and colder, people can often find themselves feeling sad or lacking the motivation to do anything. One possible reason for those feelings is seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is common during the cold months. ____16____ If your dog loses interest in its favourite games or walks, they may be experiencing it. Here’s how to give your dog’s mood a boost.
Pay close attention to your dog’s behaviour.
Analyzing your dog’s behaviour will help you get a better understanding of whether they may be feeling sad. ____17____ Knowing what to expect throughout the day and feeling comfortable in their surroundings is very important for a dog.
____18____
Even when you’re inside, make sure to spend time playing or training your dog. Try to come up with new games that require you to interact with your dog. This is a great way to get your pet excited and boost their mood, and yours, too.
Provide them with as much sunlight as possible.
As with humans, the lack of sunlight during the winter can cause lower mood levels, so it is very important for your dog to get as much sunlight exposure as possible. ____19____ You can also try other strategies such as moving their bed closer to a window, or even use more artificial lighting.
Ensure your dogs get exercise during the day.
The winter months are colder and darker and it might be inviting to skip an exercise or a walk outside, but much like humans, this can have a significant effect on your dog’s mood. ____20____
A. Spend time interacting with your dog.
B. Calm your dog down with relaxing activities.
C. Whenever possible, take your dog outside for a walk.
D. Observe their behaviour for a while and speak to a vet if needed.
E. While we know people can suffer from SAD can dogs get SAD too
F. Changes in routine or environment can cause your dog to feel unwell.
G. Even a short walk can help improve your dog’s mood and also your own.
第三部分 语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My father was one of the most intelligent people I knew, but his mind was so focused on big issues that he often forgot about daily matters. He’d have to be ____21____ to buy birthday and Christmas presents, but he would sometimes ____22____ out of the blue with silver earrings for Mom or stained-glass keepsake boxes for my sister and me.
He was so thrifty (节俭的) that he never ____23____ out anything, including clothes, and he was color-blind——a(n) ____24____ combination, as far as his clothing was concerned. Despite our best ____25____, my mom and I never managed to cure him of his ____26____ for pocket protectors. When he went to work each day, he always wore one in his shirt pocket, ____27____ with pens and mechanical pencils. He also never noticed when his curly, mad-scientist-looking ____28____ grew higher and higher, so my mom would have to ____29____ him into a kitchen chair to cut it herself. “It looks fine,” he’d protest.
One year on Halloween, my ____30____ and I dressed him in a pair of too short plaid (格子花纹) pants that he’d kept since high school, ____31____ them with a shirt in mismatched colors, added a full pocket protector, and ____32____ tape around the middle of his heavy framed glasses. His hair had grown so long and ____33____ that it looked like Einstein’s. Apart from the tape on his glasses, he thought he looked like he was dressed for a ____34____ day at work.
Just imagine how ____35____ my dad was when his nerd (书呆子) look won him the prize for best costume.
21.
A. encouraged B. reminded C. invited D. warned
22.
A. cheer up B. take up C. show up D. grow up
23.
A. threw B. sorted C. checked D. taken
24.
A. official B. deadly C. economic D. powerful
25.
A. debates B. solutions C. comments D. efforts
26.
A. responsibility B. admiration C. preference D. impression
27.
A. flooded B. trapped C. credited D. packed
28.
A. hair B. nose C. bone D. face
29.
A. compete B. attract C. wrestle D. transport
30.
A. brother B. mother C. father D. teacher
31.
A. paired B. compared C. designed D. mixed
32.
A. explored B. removed C. wrapped D. arranged
33.
A. straight B. shiny C. dirty D. wild
34.
A. demanding B. typical C. graceful D. unique
35.
A. embarrassed B. frightened C. disappointed D. worried
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When Clint Liddick from the United States lived in China, he was more than busy, studying at college during the day and ____36____ (try) to master martial arts in another city in the evening.
For breakfast, he would grab a tray of steamed xiaolongbao, a type of dumpling, and a tea egg. After finishing his college classes, he would take ____37____ 40-minute subway trip from Guangzhou to Foshan, both in Guangdong province, to go to a kung fu ____38____ (master) house and train for several hours before making the return trip. He repeated the same routine almost every day.
Liddick said “it’s exciting when someone really wants to learn something”, and someone really wants to share their knowledge. “I’m not super skilled, ____39____ I learn quickly. I wanted to learn as much as I could take in,” the 33-year-old who studied Chinese kung fu, or wushu, for 20 years, said. “Teachers want to share as much as they have.”
“It’s your individual achievement. You are competing only with ____40____ (you) to get better and better,” he said. “It’s a sport that pursues a wonderful balance between body and brain. It’s very ____41____ (physical) demanding; you have to really work hard at it ____42____ (have) any skill to do the movements correctly.”
Liddick grew up in a Christian family on the East Coast of the United States, ____43____ he said there wasn’t much cultural diversity. However, through his mother he ____44____ (expose) to different beliefs — including Buddhism and Taoism, which developed his interest ____45____ Chinese culture.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你得知外教David最近组建了英语合唱团(English choir)，你对此很感兴趣，请你给外教写一封电子邮件申请加入合唱团，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；2. 你的优势；3. 期待加入。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David,
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Yours,
Li hua
第二节 读后续写(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
At the time of this writing. I have reached the age of 105. As I look back, I think of the many wonderful things that have happened in my long life. many of which have served to strengthen my belief that miracles really do happen. One of these that I recall today happened many years ago but is still as fresh in my mind as if it had happened yesterday.
Peter was a Russian Wolfhound (Borzoi) with the typical tall, long-legged build of the hunter he was supposed to be but never was. He weighed close to eighty-five pounds and had the long nose and narrow head of the Borzoi, so narrow that it didn’t seem to have much room for brains. In Peter’s case, it didn’t. He became easily confused, but his gentle nature made up for his lack of intelligence.
On the day in question, I had gathered up my dogs. one Old English Sheepdog, one Whippet rescue, and Peter. They were all settled in my covered pickup truck bed, and was headed out for our daily exercise, six miles into the country where there was no leash (绳) law and they could run free. They were all trained not to chase wild animals, to stay reasonably close. and to come when called.
After I had walked for about ten minutes, I noticed one dog was missing. Peter, of course! It seemed obvious that he had stopped to investigate some irresistible (不可抗的) smell, and then, becoming confused, had turned back the way we had just come, He would easily be able to follow our track, but in the wrong direction. And when a Borzoi runs, he covers a lot of ground in a very short time.
Feeling guilty, knowing I should have kept a closer watch on him, I retraced (折返) my steps, calling and whistling, but there was no sign of him. It was winter and would soon be dark. In desperation, I started to pray. “Please God, keep Peter safe.”
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。
After half an hour of calling at the top of my voice. I finally decided to drive the two other dogs home.
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Upon reaching home, I discovered a long nose waiting at the doorway.
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