山西省晋中市介休市第一中学校2023-2024学年高三上学期第二次联考英语试题

这是一份山西省晋中市介休市第一中学校2023-2024学年高三上学期第二次联考英语试题，共15页。试卷主要包含了本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，答题前，考生务必用直径0，本卷命题范围等内容，欢迎下载使用。
2023~2024学年高三上学期第二次联考
英 语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：高考范围。
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the man manage to do?
A. Pass a driving test. B. Save some money. C. Sell his old car.
2. How does the man feel now?
A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Bored.
3. What’s the weather probably like today?
A. Sunny. B. Snowy. C. Rainy.
4. What time will the dinner be?
A. At 5:00 pm. B. At 8:00 pm. C. At 9:00 pm.
5. What position does the man apply for?
A. A receptionist. B. An accountant. C. A salesperson.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman doing?
A. Hosting a science program.
B. Performing an experiment.
C. Conducting a survey.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Schoolmates. B. Father and daughter. C. Teacher and student.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Who gave Lucy the bike?
A. Her sister. B. Her mother. C. Her brother.
9. What does the man think of his brother?
A. He is very talkative. B. He is not generous. C. He never tells a lie.
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Their hobbies. B. Their friends. C. Their bicycles.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How old are the paintings?
A. About 500 years old. B. About 1,000 years old. C. About 17,000 years old.
12. Who is the man?
A. A professor. B. A tour guide. C. A painter.
13. Where are the speakers?
A. In a cave. B. In a hotel. C. In a college.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does the woman want Stuart to do?
A. Correct his mistakes. B. Offer some suggestions. C. Wait for rescue workers.
15. Why is the woman concerned about her travel?
A. She may lose the way.
B. She may feel homesick.
C. She may miss the flight.
16. Who should the woman turn to for directions according to Stuart?
A. Children. B. Tourists. C. Deliverymen.
17. What do we know about Stuart?
A. He is an experienced traveler.
B. He is a kind policeman.
C. He is a creative student.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why did the speaker make the appointment?
A. To visit his new neighbour.
B. To have his house examined.
C. To organize a family outing.
19. What did the speaker fail to do last Monday?
A. Call the examiner in advance.
B. Charge the man for his service.
C. Make the paperwork ready.
20. What does the speaker suggest in the talk?
A. Staying energetic at all times.
B. Always being prepared.
C. Never fearing failure.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Noteworthy Theme Parks
Peppa Pig Theme Park, the US
The world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park opened in February 2022 in Florida.
Devoted to the classic British animated TV show, the park welcomes guests with well-designed activities. The Daddy Pig ride takes families on a wind y road in the show’s red car. They can also enjoy a dinosaur ride, and play games at the Fairground.
Tickets from $34.
Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, Thailand
Thailand’s Columbia Pictures Aquaverse opened in October 2022.
The movie-themed water park features rides and experiences inspired by popular films like Zombieland. In addition to the rides, the park hosts performances at its Mega Wave Pool, where guests can hang out in the pool while enjoying movie screenings and pop concerts.
Tickets from $41.
Katmandu Park, Dominican Republic
Opened in March 2023, the park is full of mystery（奥秘）.
The 4D dark ride is brought to life by lighting and projection effects. Another key attraction is EtherQuest, an interactive walk-through experience. Aside from the rides, guests can also check out a sky-high ropes course, and climbing walls for younger adventurers.
Tickets from $120 for adults: $85 for children for a one-use pass.
Legoland Korea Resort, South Korea
Opened in May 2022, the park is designed for 2-to 12-year-olds.
This playful wonderland is devoted to all things of Lego, with more than 40 rides and attractions across seven thematic zones. Guests can get on family-friendly rides, visit Legoland Lookout for great park views, and get hands-on experience with creative workshops.
Tickets from $38 for adults; $30 for children.
21. Which of the four theme parks started the earliest?
A. Katmandu Park. B. Peppa Pig Theme Park.
C. Legoland Korea Resort. D. Columbia Pictures Aquaverse.
22. What can visitors do at Columbia Pictures Aquaverse?
A. Go to the Fairground. B. Try the 4D dark ride.
C. Attend a pop concert. D. Experience a workshop.
23. How much should a couple with a child pay at least to visit Legoland Korea Resort?
A. $106. B. $123. C. $205. D. $240.
B
Aside from Seahawks coaches shouting during training camp, you may find head coach Pete Carroll throwing passes to receivers or casually running 100-yard sprints（短跑）down the field before the practice begins.
At 71 years old, Carroll says he has no magic al secret to staying active and healthy while being the NFL’s oldest head coach. All of the constant physical activity is just who he is and who he’s always been. “I’m trying to have fun, to tell you the truth,” Carroll says. “I have to work and stay in shape to do the things I want to do.”
Carroll is the oldest active head coach, and will turn 72 on September 15. Carroll doesn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to stay engaged with the game he grew up with—even if it’s as simple as completing passes to his wide receivers.
Associate head coach Carl Smith has had fond memories of Carroll since 1982 when the pair coached football together at North Carolina State. So, at Seahawks practices, when Smith sees Carroll run sprints and be increasingly active, it isn’t anything new. “He hasn’t really changed since I met him in 1982,” Smith says. “He’s always had that active mindset... He’s uncommonly consistent and curious about things.”
Carroll’s plentiful energy can be translated into training camp. “Pete’s pretty much about competing,” says Will Dissly. “And he’s really done a good job of making sure that’s the point in this game... It’s a big reason why we’re successful.” Dissly is one of many Seahawks players who sees Carroll’s work as a stimulus. Dissly says if his head coach can participate in all of these activities at his age, nothing will stop him from showing up every day and competing.
24. Which benefits Carroll most in keeping fit according to the text?
A. Enough sleep. B. Regular exercise.
C. A balance d diet. D. A caring friend.
25. What can we infer about Carroll from Smith’s words?
A. He is a determined person. B. He helps his partner a lot.
C. He respects others’ privacy. D. He is tired of running sprints.
26. What do the underlined words “a stimulus” in the last paragraph mean?
A. A difficult process. B. A temporary success.
C. An unexpected change. D. An inspiring reminder.
27. What is the text mainly about?
A. A healthy lifestyle. B. Lasting friendships.
C. A football coach. D. Tips on intense training.
C
Forecasters say Floridians should monitor a system likely to become a tropical depression（热带低压）as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico by early next week.
The area of low pressure over the northwestern Caribbean Sea was producing showers and thunderstorms, according to a Friday evening update from the National Hurricane Center. Condition s favor slow development over the next several days, and forecasters expect the system will become a tropical depression early next week while moving north over the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Michael Brennan, the National Hurricane Center director, said in a live video Friday, “There is a lot of uncertainty with this system since it’s yet to take shape. What we’re most confident in is that there will likely be some rainfall impacts across much of the Florida Peninsula and possibly up along the southeast coast of the United States.”
The potential threat for Florida would come around on Tuesday, said Brian McNoldy, a researcher at the University of Miami. McNoldy added that global models were in agreement that the system would develop slowly. The hurricane center on Friday gave the system the temporary name of Invest 93L, meaning forecasters would collect specialized data and run more models.
According to Mark Luther, a professor at the University of South Florida, tropical systems like to feed off that hot water, especially when it’s hot below the surface like it is now. “Keep a sharp eye on it and have your hurricane plan in place,” Luther said. “Even if it’s a small storm, if it hits at the right angle, it can cause flooding around here.”
Storms that cross through this steam y section of the eastern Gulf of Mexico have historically intensified（增强）quickly. Hurricane Michael in 2018 emerged off the Yucatán Peninsula before ultimately making landfall as a Category 5 storm in Florida’s Panhandle.
28. What did Brennan think would most likely happen next week?
A. Water shortage. B. Severe damage.
C. Fine weather. D. Heavy rainfall.
29. What did Luther probably expect people to do?
A. Ask for clear guidance. B. Be watchful about possible disasters.
C. Make a quick decision. D. Send relief to flood victims at once.
30. Why does the author mention Hurricane Michael?
A. To express his heartfelt thanks for the rescue effort.
B. To erase scientists’ doubts about these global models.
C. To prove the weather forecast is timely and accurate.
D. To explain the tropical system may bring heavy storm.
31. What is the text?
A. A news report. B. A diary entry.
C. A children’s story. D. A research paper.
D
This past July was the hottest recorded month in human history. Heat waves brake temperature records worldwide. It’s more than just a matter of sweaty discomfort. As climate change worsens, access to artificially cooled spaces is rapidly becoming a health necessity.
Yet standard air-conditioning systems leave us trapped in a negative feedback cycle: the hotter it is, the more people use the air condition er and the more energy is consumed as a result. Cooling is the fastest-growing single source of energy use in buildings, according to the International Energy Agency. Breaking the cycle requires new innovations that will help bring cooler air to more people with less environmental impact.
Standard air-conditioning systems cool and dehumidify（除湿）through a relatively inefficient mechanism: in order to condense（冷凝）water out of the air, they overcool that air past the point of comfort. Many new designs therefore separate the dehumidification and cooling processes, which avoids the need to overcool. For example, some new air conditioner designs pull water from the air with desiccant（干燥剂）materials. The dried air can then be cooled to a more reasonable temperature. Massachusetts-based start-up Transaera claims that the system it is developing could use 35 percent less energy than the average standard air-conditioning unit.
However, the gains in efficiency might not help us get rid of the impact of air-conditioning. “It won’t work to simply replace every existing air conditioner with a better model and call it a day,” says Nicole Miranda, an engineer at the University of Oxford. “Instead, a truly coder future will have to employ other strategies. It’s critical to bring greenery and water bodies into cities to take advantage of natural airflow.”
“Cooling is a challenge involving many aspects,” says Sneha Sachar, an expert at the nonprofit organization ClimateWorks. “There isn’t one strategy or one answer. We need a combination of better buildings and cities, better technologies and a better understanding that the true cost of air-conditioning extends beyond electric bills.”
32. Why does the author talk about record heat in the first paragraph?
A. To make comparisons. B. To support his theory.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To show cooled places.
33. What does Transaera say about its system?
A. It’s available in the market. B. It’s time-honoured.
C. It’s the most efficient model. D. It’s energy-saving.
34. What is Nicole Miranda’s attitude to just upgrading air conditioners?
A. Favorable. B. Tolerant. C. Negative. D. Uncaring.
35. What message does Sneha Sachar want to convey about cooling?
A. Companies will offer various options.
B. A comprehensive approach is required.
C. We can address the issue once and for all.
D. Our first priority is to lower electric bills.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Save Money Watering Your Garden
Jessica Damiano writes about gardening. In her latest story, she talks about cost-saving ways to keep your garden watered during the hot months of summer. Let’s look at some of Damiano’s recommendations.
Know when and how to water
36 . This lets the water go deeply into the soil before the weather gets too hot. If you water later in the day, the water will just evaporate（蒸发）from the surface. If you water in the evening, the plants stay too wet overnight.
How you water is just as important as when you water. If you water quickly every day, it does not help the roots, which can extend over 30 centimeters into the soil. 37 .
Catch and reuse water
You can recycle water from boiling vegetables or eggs. Just make sure the water does not have salt in it. 38 . Redirect a pipe that collects rainwater to fill a large container, then use the container to refill watering cans or connect a hose（软管）to a hole at the bottom of the container.
39
Most gardeners just think about which plants look good and the plants’ sunlight needs. But watering needs should be considered, too. Drought-resistant plants should not be overwatered. It is best to use plants that are native to the area where you live. These plants tend to be resistant to drought. They just need regular watering in their first two years. 40 .
A. Choose native plants
B. Instead, water the soil less often, but deeply
C. The best time to water plants is in the morning
D. It is also good practice to catch and use rainwater
E. This helps make the cities greener and improve air quality
F. Give some thought to how many plants there are in your garden
G. After that, they can live on just rainwater except during heat waves
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Tannenbaum was traveling in the town Nosara of Costa Rica in late 2019. When it became 41 that she would be unable to 42 the country for a while due to the travel restrictions, Tannenbaum began looking into the 43 of starting a business in Nosara. “Everything was really 44 , but there was a peace I was finding being in Nosara,” she says.
While partnering with a team of locals to set up a remote working space, she saw an opportunity to 45 a hotel at a nearby property. Tannenbaum, who had 46 worked for a hotel management company in the US and often 47 owning her own hotel, met her business partner Sarah Kosterlitz while in Costa Rica.
The excited pair 48 their life savings in the project. “It’s a 49 decision,” she admits. “One of the main objectives is to ensure that the project is as sustainable as possible.”
The 50 , described as the central part of the hotel, serves a mixture of local and simple cuisine, made with fresh ingredients（食材）.“We have a lot of tuna（金枪鱼）on the 51 , because it’s locally caught,” says Tannenbaum. The surf school in the hotel is run by local resident and the onsite art gallery 52 Costa Rican artists.
“We just want to help the rest of the community really 53 at our hotel,” she adds. Now, Tannenbaum is 54 to have founded the hotel. She has 55 a completely new life in Nosara and is looking forward to what the future may bring.
41. A. clear B. perfect C. funny D. useful
42. A. change B. serve C. leave D. call
43. A. courage B. prospect C. advice D. patience
44. A. stressful B. satisfying C. predictable D. obvious
45. A. help B. assess C. rent D. open
46. A. secretly B. unwillingly C. previously D. gradually
47. A. given up B. suffered from C. asked for D. dreamed of
48. A. followed B. discovered C. wasted D. invested
49. A. fast B. brave C. natural D. pointless
50. A. restaurant B. procedure C. scenery D. village
51. A. photo B. menu C. surface D. bank
52. A. praises B. fools C. features D. challenges
53. A. shine through B. calm down C. step aside D. move around
54. A. anxious B. free C. proud D. sorry
55. A. dropped B. started C. recognized D. supported
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。
In order to create more harmonious living conditions and enhance students’ college experiences, Chinese universities are changing how roommates and dormitories are assigned.
Instead of 56 （random）pairing roommates, which students refer to as “opening a blind box”, many universities have announced this year that first-year students will be allowed to choose 57 （they）roommates and dormitories.
Since 2001, China 58 （establish）a dormitory standard: rooms for undergraduates, postgraduates, 59 doctoral students accommodate four people, two people, and one person, respectively. Initially, universities as sign rooms, and students can only change if they give valid（合理的）reasons 60 are approved by their schools.
“We’ve found that our own arrangements are increasingly incapable 61 meeting the demands for independence from the post-‘90s and post-’00s students,” said a college teacher in Nanjing. “This year, students have the option of 62 （select）their own bed in a dorm online.”
“The 63 （increase）flexibility improves our chances of finding suitable roommates and starting college life on a happy note,” said a college freshman. She added that this policy encourages students 64 （voice）their preferences and expectations.
The policy shift has rapidly caught online attention. Some praised it as a sensible step that could prevent conflicts, while others questioned its 65 （important）, noting that students might still lack a deep understanding of each other when making decisions.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，在英语学习方面有不少困惑。请你给外教Mr Brown写封邮件寻求帮助。内容包括：
1.简述主要问题；
2.请求给出建议；
3.表示感谢。
注意：1.写作词数应为 80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr Brown
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Doctor’s Son
My parents moved to the small town Enosburg when I was still a baby. A soft-spoken man, my father settled quietly into his medical practice. Within a few months the people of Enosburg accepted him as one of their own. The neighbors greeted my father as “Doctor Eppley”. And I always was known as “Doctor Eppley’s son”.
Throughout the first years of my life, I never tired of letting others know that my father was one of the town’s most respected citizens. Somewhere in my teenage years, however, something changed. I was 16 years old and the neighbors still called me “Doctor Eppley’s son”. They said that I was growing up to be an honorable young man just like my father. I complained whenever I heard these words. So when strangers asked me if I was Doctor Eppley’s son, I replied, “My name is Harold.”
I survived my last year of high school. The next fall I went to college. I chose to attend a school far from Enosburg, a place where nobody called me “Doctor Eppley’s son” because nobody knew my father.
I returned home for winter break that year feeling proud of myself. In four months at college, I had become popular in my own right, without my father’s help.
For two weeks I enjoyed being back in Enosburg. The main topic of interest at home was my father’s new car.
“Let me take it out for a drive,” I said.
My father agreed, but not without his usual warning, “Be careful!”
“All right then,” he replied. “The keys are in the kitchen.”
I got into the car and drove a few miles and then stopped at a busy intersection in a nearby town. As I stepped on the accelerator（油门）, my mind went blank, and I failed to hear the loud high noise of brakes（刹车）in front of me. I only heard a great crash as I reacted too late.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The woman in the car I had struck jumped out of her vehicle unhurt. ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
On hearing what I had just said, the woman gave me a smile of recognition. _____________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2023~2024学年高三上学期第二次联考•英语
参考答案、提示及评分细则
听力部分录音稿
（Text 1）
M: I have finally passed my driving exam! The driving lessons cost so much money! It cost more than the old car I bought.
W: Congratulations!
（Text 2）
W: How do you feel today after cutting all that wood?
M: My shoulder aches. I think I did too much yesterday.
W: Take it easy today. Watch some movies and I’ll cook a nice meal for you.
（Text 3）
M: It’s going to rain all day according to the weather forecast.
W: Well, and it’s too wind y tomorrow, so that ruins our plan to go hiking. I was hoping today would be sunny!
（Text 4）
M: I believe Tom is home from university tomorrow. I’d like to see him.
W: He’ll arrive at about 8:00 or 9:00 am, but he needs to rest. We’ll have dinner at 5:00 pm. Would you like to join us?
M: Great.
（Text 5）
M: I think I’d be an excellent candida te for the job. I’ve had lots of experience working in sales—and I’m really good with people, like you.
W: I’m not good with numbers, though, which is a big part of the job. But that is one of your strengths.
（Text 6）
M: OK, take the liquid and carefully pour it into the test tube.
W: Isn’t this a bit risky, sir? My dad is also a teacher and he says science can be dangerous.
M: Not if we take care and do it correctly. Now, once you have poured all of the liquid in, wait for it to react.
W: That’s strange—there’s a lot of smoke coming out of the tube!
M: Don’t worry—that’s supposed to happen. Just keep watching with your teammates. What else do you notice?
W: The color is changing! I love science!
（Text 7）
M: Is that a new bike, Lucy? It looks nice with a bright color.
W: Well, my sister bought it from a friend, but she hardly ever used it. I borrowed it so often that last month she just said I could keep it.
M: That was very generous of her. My brother would never lend me anything, let alone give a bike to me.
W: My sister doesn’t value too much of such thing.
M: That’s a good way to be. The less you own, the less you have to tie you down and worry about.
W: That’s right. How long have you kept your bike?
M: A couple of years now. It’s always been a good one.
（Text 8）
M: This French cave is one of the best in the world in terms of ancient history.
W: When you say “ancient”, how far back in time are we talking? 500 years?
M: Try again.
W: 1,000 years?
M: Most experts believe the cave paintings you see on the wall are around 17,000 years old.
W: What?! Are you serious? That’s incredible. I’m so glad we came to visit this cave. Staying at the hotel all day was becoming a bit boring, to be honest. I love getting close to history in this way.
M: Me too. As soon as I heard we were staying in this area, I immediately thought of these caves.
W: I didn’t realize you had heard of it. What else do you know?
M: Well, the cave was first discovered in 1940, opened to the public in 1948, then closed again in 1963. Because I’m a university professor, the staff here allow us to get in.
W: Wow! Thank you for taking me.
（Text 9）
W: You’ve traveled a lot, haven’t you, Stuart? I’m about to go traveling myself for the first time. What advice would you give me?
M: Well, there are lots of things I can tell you. Is there anything specific you want to know?
W: I do worry about getting lost. If I land in another city, in another part of the world, how can I find my way around?
M: When I arrive somewhere for the first time, I always try to get a map of the area from the airport or the hotel I’m staying at.
W: Have you ever found yourself somewhere strange, with no map or directions?
M: Oh, many a time. The thing to do then is ask for directions. But don’t just ask one person, because some people don’t like to admit they don’t know. Ask several people.
W: Who are the best people to ask?
M: It depends. Obviously, tourists might not be familiar with the area, and children might not know some places. Delivery people are good, because they drive around different places all the time.
（Text 10）
M: Today I want to talk about the importance of being prepared. There is a famous saying that goes: “If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail.” It’s famous because it is so true. Let me share with you a story that happened to me recently that proves this.
Over the summer, I had to get the main bedroom of my house rebuilt. Last week, I organized for a building examination for 11 o’clock on Monday. Well, at 10:55, I was still in the shower. I had forgotten all about it! When the examiner knocked on the door, I rushed out of the shower. However, I hadn’t taken the time to upgrade all the paperwork. I was totally unprepared—not to mention completely embarrassed! By 11:05, the examiner had left. He couldn’t wait around for me to get ready as he was scheduled for another job somewhere else. I made him angry by wasting his time. Unfortunately, I had to book another appointment—and I had to pay twice!
The point I am trying to make is, please, whatever you do in life, always be prepared!
参考答案
1~5 ABCAC 6~10 BCABC 11~15 CAABA 16~20 CABCB
【答案与解析】
本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四处主题公园。
21. B 细节理解题。根据Peppa Pig Theme Park, the US一节“The world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park opened in February 2022 in Florida.”并比较其余三处主题公园的开业时间可知，Peppa Pig Theme Park开业时间最早。
22. C 细节理解题。根据Columbia Pictures Aquaverse，Thailand一节“...where guests can hang out in the pool while enjoying... pop concerts.”可知，游客在Columbia Pictures Aquaverse可参加流行音乐会。
23. A 数字计算题。根据Legoland Korea Resort, South Korea一节“Tickets from $38 for adults; $30 for children.”可知，一对夫妇带一个孩子前往Legoland Korea Resort游玩，购买门票至少需支付38+38+30=106美元。
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本文是一篇记叙文。Pete Carroll是Seahawks美式足球（橄榄球）队的主教练，虽年逾七旬，但宝刀未老，依旧亲自执教，激励队员们奋力拼搏。
24. B 细节理解题。根据第二段“All of the constant physical activity is just who he is and who he’s always been... Carroll says. ‘I have to work and stay in shape to do the things I want to do.’”可知，经常锻炼让Carroll拥有了健康的体魄。
25. A 推理判断题。通读第四段，尤其是“‘He hasn’t really changed since I met him in 1982,’Smith says. ‘... He’s uncommonly consistent and curious about things.’”可推断，Carroll是一个意志坚强的人。
26. D 词义猜测题。根据画线词后“Dissly says if his head coach can participate in all of these activities at his age, nothing will stop him from showing up every day and competing.”可推断，画线词与An inspiring reminder的意思最接近。
27. C 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了Seahawks美式足球（橄榄球）队主教练Pete Carroll的故事。
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本文是一篇新闻报道。气象预报显示，加勒比海西北区域形成的热带低压下周可能将影响佛罗里达半岛乃至美国东南海岸，或引发洪涝灾害。
28. D 细节理解题。根据第三段“Michael Brennan... said in a live video Friday, ‘…What we’re most confident in is that there will likely be some rainfall impacts...’”可知，Brennan认为加勒比海西北区域形成的热带低压极有可能在下周带来强降雨。
29. B 细节理解题。根据第五段“‘Keep a sharp eye on it and have your hurricane plan in place,’Luther said. ‘Even if it’s a small storm, if it hit s at the right angle, it can cause flooding around here.’”可知，Luther希望民众密切关注气象信息，警惕可能发生的自然灾害。
30. D 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Storms that cross through this steamy section of the eastern Gulf of Mexico have historically intensified（增强）quickly. Hurricane Michael in 2018 emerged off...”可推断，作者在此提及飓风Michael是为了说明热带低压可能带来大暴雨。
31. A 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段可知，本文为一则新闻报道——气象预报显示，加勒比海西北区域形成的热带低压下周可能将影响佛罗里达半岛乃至美国东南海岸，或引发洪涝灾害。
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本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。过去的7月份气温再创新高，人们愈发依赖空调带来的清凉，但能耗随之剧增，进而加剧气候变化。如何破除这种恶性循环，需通盘考量。
32. C 推理判断题。根据第一段“This past July was the hottest recorded month in human history.”并结合下文可推断，作者在此提及高温天气是为了引出文章的话题。
33. D 细节理解题。根据第三段“…Transaera claims that the system it is developing could use 35 percent less energy than the average standard air-conditioning unit.”可知，Transaera公司研发的制冷设备低耗节能。
34. C 观点态度题。根据第四段“‘It won’t work to simply replace every existing air conditioner with a better model and call it a day,’ says Nicole Miranda... ‘Instead, a truly cooler future will have to employ other strategies. It’s critical to bring greenery and water bodies into cities to take advantage of natural airflow.’”可推断，Nicole Miranda并不赞同仅通过空调技术的更新迭代来消除空调的影响。
35. B 推理判断题。根据最后一段“... says Sneha Sachar... ‘There isn’t one strategy or one answer. We need a combination of better buildings and cities, better technologies and a better understanding that the true cost of air-conditioning extends beyond electric bills.’”可推断，Sneha Sachar认为要解决制冷问题，需综合考虑多方面因素。
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本文是一篇说明文。文章分享了几个在夏天如何浇灌花园更经济实惠的具体做法。
36. C 根据本节小标题及空后“If you water later in the day... If you water in the evening...”可知，C项“早晨是最佳浇水时间”符合。
37. B 根据本节小标题及空前“If you water quickly every day, it does not help the roots, which can extend over 30 centimeters into the soil.”可知，B项“相反，不要频繁浇水，而要让水渗进土壤中”符合。
38. D 根据本节小标题及空后“Redirect a pipe that collects rainwater...”可知，D项“收集利用雨水也是一个不错的做法”符合。
39. A 根据本节下文“It is best to use plants that are native to the area where you live. These plants tend to be resistant to drought.”可知，A项“选择本土植物”适合作本节小标题。
40. G 根据空前“They just need regular watering in their first two years.”可知，G项“此后除非遭遇高温天气, 这些植物依靠雨水就能存活”符合。
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本文是一篇记叙文。Tannenbaum在哥斯达黎加旅游期间，因遭遇出行限制，转而萌发在当地开设酒店的想法。通过努力，她不仅开启了一段全新的生活，也给当地人带来新的生机。
41. A 当Tannenbaum确认（clear）因出行限制暂不能离开（leave）这个国家时，她开始设想（prospect）在Nosara创业。
42. C 见上题解析。
43. B 见第41题解析。
44. A “一切都让人感到压力很大（stressful），但我在Nosara能找到那份内心的平静，”她说道。
45. D 和当地团队共同搭建一个远程办公地点时，她看到了在此开设（open）酒店的机遇。
46. C Tannenbaum曾（previously）在美国一家酒店管理公司任职，经常梦想（dreamed of）能经营一家属于自己的酒店。滞留哥斯达黎加期间，她遇见了自己的合作伙伴Sarah Kosterlitz。
47. D 见上题解析。
48. D 这两个搭档兴奋不已，将全部积蓄用来投资（invested）这个项目。
49. B “这是个需要勇气的（brave）决定，”她坦言。
50. A 这家酒店最令人瞩目的就是其餐厅（restaurant），它为顾客提供当地的新鲜食材。
51. B “我们的菜单（menu）上标注了很多用当地金枪鱼烹制的菜肴，”Tannenbaum说。
52. C 酒店里的一家冲浪培训点由当地人经营，酒店里的画廊展示的大多是以哥斯达黎加本土艺术家为特色的（features）作品。
53. A “我们只想通过这个酒店尽情展示（shine through）当地的特色，”Tannenbaum补充说道。
54. C 如今，Tannenbaum很自豪（proud）当时开设了这家酒店。
55. B 她已在此开启（started）了一段全新的生活，正憧憬着美好的未来。
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本文是一篇新闻报道。今年中国多所高校推出宿舍定制服务，学生拥有“室友选择权”。
56. randomly 考查词形转换。根据空后pairing可知，此处填所给形容词的副词形式，修饰其后的动词。
57. their 考查代词。根据空前first-year students、空后roommates and dormitories及所属关系可知,此处填所给代词的形容词性物主代词their。
58. has established 考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据空前时间状语Since 2001可知，此处用现在完成时，且主语为China，故此处填has established。
59. and 考查连词。根据空前undergraduates，postgraduates及空后doctoral students可知，此处填and，表示并列关系。
60. that/which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，此空引导一个限制性定语从句；先行词为valid reasons，且在从句中充当主语，故此处填关系代词that或which。
61. of 考查介词。be incapable of 意为“不能……”，是固定搭配。
62. selecting 考查非谓语动词。分析句子成分可知，此处填非谓语动词；根据空前介词of及空后their own bed 可知，此处填动名词，作介词of的宾语。
63. increased 考查非谓语动词。分析句子成分可知，此处填非谓语动词；动词increase与名词flexibility为逻辑上的动宾关系，故此处用所给动词的过去分词，作定语，修饰其后的名词flexibility。
64. to voice 考查非谓语动词。encourage sb to do sth意为“鼓励某人做某事”，是固定搭配。
65. importance 考查词形转换。根据空前others questioned its可知，此处填所给形容词的名词形式，作动词questioned的宾语。
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Mr Brown,
I’m writing to seek your guidance on some challenges I have been facing in my English study.
Firstly, I have trouble with grammar. I often get confused about the proper use of tenses. Secondly, expanding my vocabulary is another challenge. I struggle to find the right words to express myself accurately. Lastly, I feel that my speaking skills need improving. I find it difficult to speak English fluently.
I’d appreciate it if you could give me some suggestions. Your guidance will undoubtedly contribute significantly to my progress in English learning.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
The woman in the car I had struck jumped out of her vehicle unhurt. “Why didn’t you look where you were going?!” she screamed. I stepped out of my car and surveyed the damage. Both cars had been seriously hit. I stood there like a guilty child as the woman continued with her shouting, “It’s your fault!” My knees began to shake. The woman’s words came so quickly that I didn’t know what to do. “Can you pay for this? Who are you?” she kept asking. I panicked and without thinking shouted, “I’m Doctor Eppley’s son.”
On hearing what I had just said, the woman gave me a smile of recognition. “I’m sorry,” she replied, “I didn’t realize who you were.”An hour later, I drove my father’s new car back home. With my head down, I explained to my father what had happened. “Are you hurt?” he asked. “No,” I replied. “Good,” he answered. “Harold, hold your head up. There’s no need for you to feel guilty.” I wrapped my arms around his shoulders. And I spoke his real name for the first time in years, “Thank you, Dad.”