2024年安徽省皖南八校高考英语第三次联考试卷（4月份）（含详细答案解析）

这是一份2024年安徽省皖南八校高考英语第三次联考试卷（4月份）（含详细答案解析），共21页。试卷主要包含了阅读理解，阅读七选五，完形填空，语法填空，书面表达等内容，欢迎下载使用。
一、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。
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Apply fr the 2024-2025 Schl Year
We are thrilled that yu are cnsidering Marist Schl fr yur child's next chapter.Marist has tw primary entry pints fr students in 7th and 9th grades t which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively.
Marist Schl utilizes Ravenna，an applicatin management app，fr all aspects f the admissins prcess.Thrugh Ravenna，parents can access the Marist applicatin，submit supprting materials，track applicatin status，and view admissin decisins.Our applicatin fr the 2024—2025 schl year will be available late September with a deadline n January 18，2024.
Imprtantly，Marist cntinues t require the SSAT as part f the applicatin prcess.On Saturday，January 6，2024，Marist will serve as a cmmunity test site fr the SSAT.This is the last natinal testing day prir t ur applicatin deadline when a first set f SSAT scres is due.
Imprtant Dates
1.What's the text？ ______
A. A .brchure f admissin.B. A schl calender.
C. A schedule f lectures.D. A timetable f student.
2.When is it unable t apply fr Marist Schl？ ______
A. Late Octber，2023.B. December，2023.
C. At Christmas f 2023.D. Late January，2024.
3.Which is the right way t submit the applicatin？ ______
A. In persn.B. By pst.
C. Online.D. On recmmendatin.
B
Like many new graduates，I left university full f hpe fr the future but with n real idea f what I wanted t d.My degree，with hnrs，in English literature had nt really prepared me fr anything practical.I knew I wanted t make a difference in the wrld smehw，but I had n idea hw t d that.That's when I learned abut the Lighthuse Prject.
I started my jurney as a Lighthuse Prject vlunteer by reading as much as I culd abut the experiences f previus vlunteers.I knew it wuld be a lt f hard wrk，and that I wuld be away frm my family and friends fr a very lng time.In shrt，I did nt take my decisin t apply fr the Lighthuse Prject lightly.Neither did my family.
Eventually，hwever，I wn the supprt f my family，and I sent in all the paperwrk needed fr the applicatin.After cuntless interviews and presentatins，I managed t stand ut amng the candidates and survive the test alne.Several mnths later，I finally received a call asking me t reprt fr duty.I wuld be ging t a small village near Abuja，Nigeria.Where？What？Nigeria？I had n idea.But I was abut t find ut.
After cmpleting my training，I was sent t the village that was small and desperately in need f prper accmmdatin.Thugh the lcal villagers were pr，they ffered their hmes，fd，and hearts as if I were their wn family.I was asked t lead a small team f lcal peple in building a new schlhuse.Fr the next year r s，I taught in that same schlhuse.But I smetimes think I learned mre frm my students than they did frm me.
Smetime during that perid，I realized that all thse things that had seemed s strange r unusual t me n lnger did，thugh I did nt get anywhere with the lcal language，and returned t the United States a different man.The Lighthuse Prject had changed my life frever.
4.Why did the writer enter fr the Lighthuse Prject？ ______
A. Because his majr was cnnected with it.
B. Because he was extremely familiar with it.
C. Because he wanted t make the wrld a better place.
D. Because new graduates had t wrk fr it after graduatin.
5.Hw was the writer's applicatin prcess？ ______
A. Awkward.B. Cmplex.C. Entertaining.D. Effrtless.
6.What did the writer d in the village？ ______
A. Wrking as a teacher.
B. Helping villagers build hspitals.
C. Raising mney fr his students.
D. Inviting lcals t enter his Prject.
7.Which can be the best title f the text？ ______
A. A Life-changing Vluntary Experience
B. The Memrable and Rewarding life in Abuja
C. Lighthuse Prject—The Prmise f African Educatin
D. Lighthuse Prject—a Vlunteer Organizatin fr New Graduates
C
Drught is an increasing prblem in ur warming wrld.All cntinents have been experiencing mre extended perids withut rain，leading t frest fires and pr crp grwth.Cnsequently，peple are lking at clud seeding t slve the prblem—a methd f encuraging precipitatin（降水） by sending small particles f certain chemicals int cluds.
Clud-seeding expert Arlen Huggins has been studying its effectiveness."My earliest experience was t use clud seeding t reduce the amunt f hail （冰雹） in nrtheast Clrad.We didn't have any luck with that，but we had success later n in increasing snwfall in Utah.Nw，the fcus is shifting twards increasing rainfall frm summer cluds，which is far mre unpredictable."said he.
The prblem is that it's pretty hard t knw whether precipitatin resulted directly frm clud seeding.It might have rained r snwed anyway.Even if yu practice clud seeding in ne place and dn't in anther，it's impssible t knw fr sure what caused the precipitatin."As clud seeding is expensive and its effectiveness uncertain，its usefulness is still a matter f pinin，"says Katja Friedrich，a researcher f University f Clrad.
Additinally，it's nt during fggy and snwy cnditins that peple think f increasing the chance f rainfall.When a cuntry is hit by drught，then clud seeding isn't an ptin due t the lack f cluds.During drught，skies tend t be clear with few cluds.The best ptin t prevent drught is t seed at times f the year when rainfall levels are nrmal r higher.
There are als envirnmental issues regarding the impact f clud seeding.At high levels，the chemicals sent int the cluds can harm humans and ther animals，and sme studies have fund them slightly pisnus.Apart frm that，sme envirnmentalists are cncerned abut the lng-term impacts，as there isn't data n hw much thse chemicals accumulate in the envirnment ver 10 years.
8.What is the purpse f clud seeding？ ______
A. T increase grain utput.
B. T slw dwn glbal warming.
C. T reduce chemicals in the air.
D. T deal with dry and rain-free weather.
9.Hw is Arlen Huggins' earliest experience in Paragraph 2？ ______
A. It's effective.B. It's unsuccessful.
C. It's satisfying.D. It's fruitful.
10.What is Katja Friedrich's attitude twards clud seeding？ ______
A. Favurable.B. Oppsed.C. Unclear.D. Dubtful.
11.What can be inferred frm the text？ ______
A. Drught currently pses the nly threat t frests and crps.
B. Rainmaking in any weather will cme true in the near future.
C. Researchers nw can nt tell if rainfall is brught by clud seeding.
D. Chemicals sent int the cluds will becme less pisnus ver time.
D
What des it mean t be intelligent？If it's defined by having the biggest brain，then sperm whales（抹香鲸）—whse brain is 20 punds —wuld be the brightest creatures n Earth.But，mre likely，it's hw a brain is wired.Viewed in this way，intelligence is what gives an rganism the best chance t survive in an envirnment.Language may be ne f the best ways t demnstrate that kind f smarts.
"Language allwing humans t be a mre advanced species is a hypthesis that smebdy came up with ne day withut really trying t prve it，"says Erich Jarvis，a prfessr wh studies the neur-bilgy f vcal learning."The idea stuck arund，but s have ther cmmn beliefs that are nt really supprted with evidence，"he pints ut.
T get a better grasp f vcal learning and cgnitin，the study authr s turned t sngbirds.The team perfrmed seven cgnitive experiments n 214 sngbirds frm 23 different species.Of these，21 species were caught frm the wild.The rest tw studied are dmesticated（家养的）.The behaviral tests examined the birds' prblem slving，fr instance，figuring ut hw t remve an bject t access the fd reward.The researchers als tested tw ther skills ften assciated with intelligence：learning by assciatin，plus what's called reversal（倒转的） learning，in which an animal adjusts its behavir t get a reward.They then lked at whether being vcal learners helped develp the three skills，cmparing21 bird species t tw thers which were nn-vcal learners.
Jarvis' new study prvides sme f the first evidence that vcal learning —ne f the crucial cmpnents fr a spken language—is assciated with prblem slving.Vcal learning bird species culd cme up with innvative ideas，such as getting seeds，r catching a wrm trapped under a cup by remving the bstacle r pulling it apart.All three abilities—prblem slving，assciative learning，and reversal learning—are typically cnsidered"cmpnents f intelligence，"he says.
"One questin.left unanswered is why there's such a strng relatinship between prblem-slving abilities and vcal learning.The brain areas in charge f vcal learning are nt the same nes that get activated when we need t trublesht（分析解决） an issue，"says Michael Gldstein，a prfessr f psychlgy at Crnell University wh studies vcal learning in sngbirds and humans but was nt invlved in the study.
12.Which can prbably define intelligence accrding t Paragraph 1？ ______
A. Language.B. Brain size.
C. Brain structure.D. Envirnment.
13.What des the underlined wrd in Paragraph 2 mean？ ______
A. Guarantee.B. Assumptin.C. Categry.D. Distributin.
14.What are Paragraphs 3&4 mainly abut？ ______
A. Habits f sngbirds.
B. Methds f dmesticating sngbirds.
C. Outline f the study.
D. Three phases f displaying intelligence.
15.What may the text talk abut next？ ______
A. The mechanism that bridges all the brain regins.
B. The functins f the brain areas that can trublesht issues.
C. The reasns why sngbirds' intelligence can nt develp further.
D. The reasns why vcal learning influence prblem-slving abilities.
二、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。
Reading is an exercise fr the mind.It is gd fr ur vcabulary and literacy skills，teaching us math r science cncepts and helping us learn histry.Apart frm thse，reading has anther benefit.Have yu read a stry and felt tears well up because f a character's suffering？If s，that is because yu have empathy（共情） fr the character.（1） ______
Research shws that human brains react differently t stries and facts.（2） ______ In additin，yur brain thinks yu are in the stry，which means yu experience the characters' thughts as if they were real.
（ 3） ______ This skill，called emtinal intelligence（EI），can make it easier t cmmunicate and cnnect with peple.Research shws that building this intelligence can lead t greater tlerance.One study fund that peple wh read the Harry Ptter nvels，which tell stries abut humans fighting against the evil，were less likely t behave unfairly twards pwerless grups including refugees（难民）.
This thery f EI has been put int practice in schls.After reading The By at the Back f the Class，a stry abut a by wh is a refugee escaping frm the war，students in StMichael's High Schl were inspired t d a 10-mile walk fr the nn-prfit rganizatin—Refugee Actin.（4） ______
（ 5） ______ Nt nly are we mre likely t engage in helpful behavirs when we feel empathy fr ther peple，but thers are als mre likely t help us when they experience empathy.Fr sciety t develp，cmmunicative and empathetic individuals really matter.
A.In a way，all this increases ur ability t read well.
B.This permits peple t limit their emtins that thers are feeling.
C.Many mre areas f yur brain light up when yu're enjying a stry.
D.It als stimulated them t raise £1，000 fr the hmeless caused by war.
E.Reading encurages us t empathize with thers，which culd be beneficial.
F.Empathy helps yu t read peple's emtins and wrk ut the best way t respnd.
G.It helps yu see int ther peple's hearts and can be learned thrugh varius stries.
16.A. AB. BC. CD. DE. EF. FG. G
17.A. AB. BC. CD. DE. EF. FG. G
18.A. AB. BC. CD. DE. EF. FG. G
19.A. AB. BC. CD. DE. EF. FG. G
20.A. AB. BC. CD. DE. EF. FG. G
三、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
A winter strm drpped huge amunts f snw vernight n January 16 in western Pennsylvania.（1） ______ Brian Delall，wh wrked n a lcal high schl ftball team，decided t call ff his players' weightlifting （2） ______ .He texted his （3） ______ saying："Due t the expected severe weather，Mnday's weightlifting wrkut has been （4） ______ .Find an elderly r disabled neighbr and shvel （为……除雪） their driveway.Dn't （5） ______ any mney—that's ur Mnday's wrkut."
The players received the （6） ______ and went ut t wrk n the mre than six inches f snw that fell vernight.They said that they remved snw frm dzens f （7） ______ .Sme players texted their cach afterwards t tell him hw （8） ______ it was."We all feel great abut it，"said team captain Gavin Mul."It's nt nly helping them，but it's helping us t becme a better team."
Many f the peple whm the team members apprached culdn't believe that the players refused any payment.Smetimes peple even （9） ______ their help because they wuldn't take mney fr it.
（ 10） ______ ，it was nt the first time fr the team t have shveling wrkut.It was started by a cach mre than tw decades ag.It was ne f the many （11） ______ the team kept.
"It's abut cmmunity."the cach said."It is an inspiring way fr us t interact with ur cmmunity and shw that it （12） ______ .Shveling snw is just ne f thse pprtunities t shw（13） ______ t the cmmunity that supprts us."The team gt a wrkut and gave back t the cmmunity by ding these acts f （14） ______ at the same time.It was a （15） ______ fr all.
21.A. PrincipalB. CachC. PhysicianD. Galkeeper
22.A. turnamentB. jurneyC. vacatinD. practice
23.A. superirsB. playersC. ppnentsD. neighburs
24.A. pstpnedB. advancedC. cancelledD. apprved
25.A. acceptB. dnateC. lseD. carry
26.A. parcelB. criticismC. invitatinD. message
27.A. schlsB. hspitalsC. hmesD. shelters
28.A. demandingB. rewardingC. prmisingD. amusing
29.A. held utB. fixed upC. called nD. turned dwn
30.A. ActuallyB. RecentlyC. NrmallyD. Ttally
31.A. galsB. secretsC. traditinsD. jbs
32.A. mattersB. caresC. wrksD. stays
33.A. strengthB. patienceC. dependenceD. appreciatin
34.A. trustB. cnfidenceC. kindnessD. refusal
35.A. wayB. winC. mustD. lessn
四、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。
36.Chinese calligraphy is an artistic practice f writing Chinese characters，ften with a brush and ink n xuan paper.The evlutin f Chinese calligraphy （1） ______ （ begin） alngside the earliest Chinese characters discvered t date.Over time，calligraphy gradually tk shape as a frm f art rather than （2） ______ me re means f recrd.The five majr styles f script，running，cursive（草书），fficial，seal（篆书） and regular，were brn frm such calligraphy.
Calligraphy is a demanding and （3） ______ （ advance） art.The type f brush，quantity f ink and quality f paper can all alter the utput.Frm brush directin t speed f writing，every twist and turn f the wrist （4） ______ （calculate）.Structure f individual characters and spatial layut as a whle determine its quality.Mrever，it is said that the emtins and philsphy f the writer are （5） ______ （direct） reflected n calligraphy.
Calligraphy is refined art.Lan Ting Xu （The Orchid Pavilin Preface），（ 6） ______ was created by Wang Xizhi during the Eastern Jin Dynasty （317-420），is ne f the mst celebrated （7） ______ （ masterpiece） f Chinese calligraphy.Its elegance and expressive brushwrk make it significant in Chinese literature.Hwever，calligraphy is als （8） ______ reach，like the spring festival cuplets n the drs f flks，（ 9） ______ （ represent） aesthetic（审美的）appreciatin fr the Chinese.
Where there is Chinese language，there is Chinese calligraphy，（ 10） ______ where there is calligraphy，there is beauty.The artistry is still highly valued tday，fr it is mre than just writing，it is living heritage.
(1)
(2)
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五、书面表达：本大题共2小题，共40分。
37.为了迎接世界环境日（Wrld Envirnment Day）的到来，校英语报 Pineer 计划举办一场主题为"节约水资源，保护水环境"的作文比赛。请你写一则活动通知，内容包括：
（1）介绍活动目的；
（2）说明参赛要求。
注意：
（1）写作词数80左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
38.July 1971，I was taking a summer class in Black-American literature n the campus f SUNY Onenta in nrthern New Yrk.Prfessr James walked int the classrm and annunced that he had invited a special guest t class，but his guest was delayed.The class stirred with curisity and anticipatin.
"Wh's cming？"smene asked.
"All I will tell yu is that he is the authr f ne f the bks yu have read fr this class，"he said."I need a vlunteer t meet him in the hall f the administratin building and take him here."
T my amazement，my right hand sht up as thugh it had a mind f its wn."What am I ding？"I thught.I never vlunteered fr anything.I was shy and uncmfrtable meeting new peple.In fact，I was abslutely the wrng persn fr this jb.Realizing my mistake，I pulled my hand dwn quickly，but it was t late.
"Thank yu，David，"Prfessr James said."Yu'd better leave nw.He'll be arriving any minute."
Seeing n way t back ut，I reluctantly gt ut f my seat and headed fr the classrm dr.When I reached it，I stpped.
"Umm，"I said."If I dn't knw wh this persn is，hw will I recgnize him？I'd hate t bring back the wrng guy."
Prfessr James laughed."Gd pint，"he said.He pulled me aside and whispered a name in my ear."Alex Haley，"he said.
"Really？"I said.I gave a thumbs-up t the class and left the rm.
As I entered the empty hallway，I criticized myself fr vlunteering."Why didn't yu let smene else d this？"Alex Haley was the authr f The Autbigraphy（自传） f MalclmX.He was als famus fr his diligence，perseverance and in-depth thinking.
As I walked acrss the campus，my anxiety grew.I feared that I was abut t embarrass myself in frnt f this famus gentleman by asking stupid questins，r wrse，accmpanying him in painful silence.I reached the frnt steps and climbed them slwly.
注意：
（1）所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
（2）续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
As I pulled pen the heavy glass dr，I realized why I raised my hand t vlunteer fr this jb._____
"I'd like t becme a writer，but I dn't knw if I have the talent，"I said._____
答案和解析
1~3.【答案】A、D、C
【解析】（1）细节理解题。根据短文首段Marist has tw primary entry pints fr students in 7th and 9th grades t which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively.（Marist为7年级和9年级的学生提供了两个主要入学点，我们通常分别接受150名和50名学生。）及全文信息可知，本文主要讲述了Marist学校2023-2024学年的招生要求和安排，即一份招生简章。故选A。
（2）细节理解题。根据短文第二段Our applicatin fr the 2024-2025 schl year will be available late September with a deadline n January 18，2024.（我们2024-2025学年的申请将于9月下旬提交，截止日期为2024年1月18日。）可知，2024年一月下旬无法报名申请Marist 学校。故选D。
（3）细节理解题。根据短文第二段Marist Schl utilizes Ravenna，an applicatin management system，fr all aspects f the admissins prcess.（马里斯特学校利用Ravenna，一个申请管理系统，用于招生过程的各个方面。）可知，Marist学校2023-2024学年整个招生录取工作是通过在指定app上进行操作，即在线提交申请，故选C。
本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是Marist Schl的申请过程和相关重要日期，并提到了使用Ravenna作为申请管理系统，相关事宜都通过该系统处理。
做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。做题时要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据。
4~7.【答案】C、B、A、A
【解析】（1）推理判断题。根据文章第一段I knew I wanted t make a difference in the wrld smehw，but I had n idea hw t d that.That's when I learned abut the Lighthuse Prject.（我知道我想以某种方式改变世界，但我不知道如何去做。那时我知道了灯塔计划。）可知这位作家参加了灯塔计划，因为他想让世界变得更美好。故答案为C。
（2）推理判断题。根据文章第三段Eventually，hwever，I wn the supprt f my family，and I sent in all the paperwrk needed fr the applicatin.After cuntless interviews and presentatins，I managed t stand ut amng the candidates and survive the test alne.（然而，最终我赢得了家人的支持，我递交了申请所需的所有文件。经过无数次面试和陈述后，我设法在候选人中脱颖而出，独自通过了考试。）可知作者的申请过程是复杂的。故答案为B。
（3）细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段Fr the next year r s，I taught in that same schlhuse.But I smetimes think I learned mre frm my students than they did frm me.（接下来的一年左右，我在同一所学校教书。但我有时认为我从学生身上学到的比他们从我身上学到的更多。）可知作者在这个村庄当老师。故答案为A。
（4）标题归纳题。根据文章最后一段Smetime during that perid，I realized that all thse things that had seemed s strange r unusual t me n lnger did，thugh I did nt get anywhere with the lcal language，and returned t the United States a different man.The Lighthuse Prject had changed my life frever.（在那段时间的某个时候，我意识到所有那些对我来说如此奇怪或不寻常的事情不再发生了，尽管我在当地语言方面没有取得任何进展，回到美国时已经是另一个人了。灯塔项目永远改变了我的生活。）可知本文主要讲述了作者因为灯塔项目而改变了人生。因此本文的最佳标题是A.A Life-changing Vluntary Experience（改变人生的志愿经历）。故答案为A。
本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者因为灯塔项目而改变了人生。
做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。
8~11.【答案】D、A、D、C
【解析】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段中Cnsequently，peple are lking at clud seeding t slve the prblem—a methd f encuraging precipitatin（降水） by sending small particles f certain chemicals int cluds.（因此，人们希望通过人工降雨来解决这个问题——一种通过向云中发射某种化学物质的小颗粒来促进降水的方法。）可知，人工降雨的目的是应对干旱和无雨天气。故选D。
（2）推理判断题。根据第二段中My earliest experience was t use clud seeding t reduce the amunt f hail in nrtheast Clrad.We didn't have any luck with that，but we had success later n in increasing snwfall in Utah.Nw，the fcus is shifting twards increasing rainfall frm summer cluds，which is far mre unpredictable."said he.（"我最早的经验是使用人工降雨来减少科罗拉多州东北部的冰雹数量。我们没有任何运气，但后来我们成功地在犹他州增加了降雪量。现在，研究的焦点转向了夏季云层带来的降雨增加，这要难以预测得多。"他说。）可知，Arlen Huggins的早期研究是有效的。故选A。
（3）情感态度题。根据第三段中"As clud seeding is expensive and its effectiveness uncertain，its usefulness is still a matter f pinin，"says Katja Friedrich，a researcher f University f Clrad.（科罗拉多大学的研究人员Katja Friedrich说："由于人工降雨成本高，效果不确定，它的实用性仍然是一个意见问题。"）可知，Katja Friedrich认为人工降雨成本高，效果不确定，所以他的态度是怀疑的，不确定的。A.Favurable赞成的；B.Oppsed 反对的；C.Unclear不清楚的；D.Dubtful怀疑的，不确定的。故选D。
（4）推理判断题。根据第三段中The prblem is that it's pretty hard t knw whether precipitatin resulted directly frm clud seeding.It might have rained r snwed anyway.Even if yu practice clud seeding in ne place and dn't in anther，it's impssible t knw fr sure what caused the precipitatin.（问题是很难知道降水是否直接来自于人工降雨。反正也可能会下雨或下雪。即使你在一个地方进行人工降雨，而在另一个地方不进行人工降雨，也不可能确切地知道是什么导致了降水。）可知，研究人员现在还不能确定降雨是否是由人工降雨带来的。故选C。
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了人工降雨在干旱条件下的实施是否可行，其效果是否能达到预期目的，是否会影响环境。
阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点。
12~15.【答案】C、B、C、D
【解析】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段What des it mean t be intelligent？If it's defined by having the biggest brain，then sperm whales（抹香鲸）—whse brain is 20 punds —wuld be the brightest creatures n Earth.But，mre likely，it's hw a brain is wired.（聪明意味着什么？如果它被定义为拥有最大的大脑，那么抹香鲸——其大脑有20磅重——将是地球上最聪明的生物。但是，更有可能的是，这就是大脑的构造。）可知，最有可能定义聪明与否的是大脑的内部构造。故选C。
（2）猜测词义题。根据第二段"Language allwing humans t be a mre advanced species is a hypthesis that smebdy came up with ne day withut really trying t prve it，"says Erich Jarvis，a prfessr wh studies the neur-bilgy f vcal learning."The idea stuck arund，but s have ther cmmn beliefs that are nt really supprted with evidence，"he pints ut.（研究发声学习的神经生物学的教授埃里希•贾维斯说："语言让人类成为更高级的物种是一种假设，有人有一天提出了这种假设，但没有真正试图证明这一点。"他指出："这个想法一直存在，但其他没有证据支持的普遍观点也存在。"）可知，语言让人类成为更高级的物种是一个尚未被证实的假设，其他一些缺乏证据的观点也是如此，因而划线词表示"假设"的意思。A.Guarantee确保；B.Assumptin假设；C.Categry分类；D.Distributin分配。故选B。
（3）段落大意题。根据第三段T get a better grasp f vcal learning and cgnitin，the study authr s turned t sngbirds.The team perfrmed seven cgnitive experiments n 214 sngbirds frm 23 different species.（为了更好地理解发声学习和认知，研究作者转向了鸣禽。该团队对来自23个不同物种的214只鸣禽进行了7项认知实验。）和第四段Jarvis' new study prvides sme f the first evidence that vcal learning —ne f the crucial cmpnents fr a spken language—is assciated with prblem slving.（贾维斯的新研究提供了一些初步证据，证明语音学习——口语的重要组成部分之一——与解决问题有关。）可知，该段主要讲述了为了弄清声音学习和认知两者之间的关联所做的研究的实验对象及其情况、实验方法和实验结果，即整个实验的概述。故选C。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段"One questin.left unanswered is why there's such a strng relatinship between prblem-slving abilities and vcal learning.The brain areas in charge f vcal learning are nt the same nes that get activated when we need t trublesht（分析解决） an issue，"says Michael Gldstein，a prfessr f psychlgy at Crnell University wh studies vcal learning in sngbirds and humans but was nt invlved in the study.（"还有一个问题没有得到回答，那就是为什么解决问题的能力和声乐学习之间有如此强的联系。康奈尔大学心理学教授迈克尔•戈尔茨坦说："负责声音学习的大脑区域与我们需要解决问题时被激活的区域不同。"他研究鸣禽和人类的声音学习，但没有参与这项研究。）可知，虽然通过研究发现声音学习与解决问题的能力有关，但是具体原因尚不得知，因而，文章接下来很有可能就此展开论述。故选D。
本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了研究发声学习的神经生物学的教授埃里希•贾维斯说："语言让人类成为更高级的物种是一种假设，有人有一天提出了这种假设，但没有真正试图证明这一点。"他指出："这个想法一直存在，但其他没有证据支持的普遍观点也存在。"
做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。
16~20.【答案】G、C、F、D、E
【解析】（1）联系上文题。根据上文Have yu read a stry and felt tears well up because f a character's suffering？If s，that is because yu have empathy（共情） fr the character.（你有没有读过一个故事，因为一个角色的痛苦而泪流满面？如果是这样，那是因为你对这个角色有同理心。）可知选项G"它可以帮助你洞察别人的内心，并可以通过各种故事来学习。"符合语境，该句就是对上文"empathy"进行说明和解释，"it"指代"empathy"，"stries"呼应上文"stry"。故选G。
（2）联系上文题。根据上文Research shws that human brains react differently t stries and facts.（研究表明，人类大脑对故事和事实的反应不同。）可知本段主要谈论人的大脑会根据不同的故事和事实产生不同的反应，所以选项C"当你在欣赏一个故事时，你的大脑会有更多的区域被激活。"符合语境，也是谈论当人阅读时大脑的反应。故选C。
（3）联系下文题。根据下文This skill，called emtinal intelligence（EI），can make it easier t cmmunicate and cnnect with peple.（这种被称为情商（EI）的技能可以使人们更容易地与人沟通和建立联系。）可知情感智力这项技能能够使沟通和与人建立联系更容易，所以选项F"同理心可以帮助你读懂别人的情绪，并找出最好的回应方式。"符合语境，empathy对应this skill。故选F。
（4）联系上文题。根据上文After reading The By at the Back f the Class，a stry abut a by wh is a refugee escaping frm the war，students in StMichael's High Schl were inspired t d a 10-mile walk fr the nn-prfit rganizatin—Refugee Actin.（读了《坐在教室后面的男孩》，这是一个关于一个逃离战争的难民男孩的故事，圣迈克尔高中的学生们受到启发，为非营利组织难民行动进行了10英里的步行。）可知进一步举例说在读了《教室后面的男孩》这本书后，圣迈克尔高中的学生的反应，所以选项D"这也促使他们为因战争而无家可归的人筹集了1000英镑。"符合语境，也是在谈论反应。故选D。
（5）段落主旨题。由本空所在位置可知，此处为段首句，总括全段信息，根据本段内容Nt nly are we mre likely t engage in helpful behavirs when we feel empathy fr ther peple，but thers are als mre likely t help us when they experience empathy.Fr sciety t develp，cmmunicative and empathetic individuals really matter.（当我们对他人感同身受时，我们不仅更有可能做出有益的行为，而且当他人感同身受时，他们也更有可能帮助我们。为了社会的发展，善于沟通和善解人意的个人真的很重要。）可知是在讲述共情对人有益，所以选项E"阅读鼓励我们与他人产生共鸣，这可能是有益的。"符合语境，故选E。
这是一篇说明文，阅读是一种锻炼心智的活动。它有利于我们的词汇和识字能力，教会我们数学或科学概念，帮助我们学习历史。而本文讲述了阅读的另一个好处：让人容易发生共情。
关于选句填空的做题步骤：
步骤一：快速浏览一遍备选答案，先确定哪个选项适合放在文章的什么位置。通常在以下位置：标题，句首，句中，句尾。不同位置的句子有不同的特征。
步骤二：快速浏览文章，确定文章体裁，抓住文章结构。
步骤三：分析篇章结构，找出各段的主题句或主旨大意。
步骤四：注意各选项中出现的句子衔接手段，寻找句中衔接标志词。
步骤五：区分相似项。
21~35.【答案】B、D、B、C、A、D、C、B、D、A、C、A、D、C、B
【解析】（1）考查名词及语境理解。A.Principal校长；B.Cach教练；C.Physician医生；D.Galkeeper守门员。当地一所高中足球队的教练布莱恩•德拉洛决定取消球员的举重训练。根据下文Sme players texted their cach afterwards可知是教练。故选B。
（2）考查名词及语境理解。A.turnament锦标赛；B.jurney旅程；C.vacatin休假；D.practice训练，实践。当地一所高中足球队的教练布莱恩•德拉洛决定取消球员的举重训练。根据上文decided t call ff his players' weightlifting可知是练习。故选D。
（3）考查名词及语境理解。A.superirs上级；B.players队员，玩家；C.ppnents反对者；D.neighburs邻居。他给队员们发短信说："由于预计会有恶劣天气，周一的举重训练被取消了。找一个年老或残疾的邻居，铲他们的车道。不要接受任何钱——这是我们周一的训练。"根据下文The players received the可知是队员们。故选B。
（4）考查动词及语境理解。A.pstpned延期；B.advanced进步；C.cancelled取消；D.apprved批准。他给队员们发短信说："由于预计会有恶劣天气，周一的举重训练被取消了。找一个年老或残疾的邻居，铲他们的车道。不要接受任何钱——这是我们周一的训练。"根据上文decided t call ff his players' weightlifting可知是取消。故选C。
（5）考查动词及语境理解。A.accept接受；B.dnate捐赠；C.lse丢失；D.carry携带。他给队员们发短信说："由于预计会有恶劣天气，周一的举重训练被取消了。找一个年老或残疾的邻居，铲他们的车道。不要接受任何钱——这是我们周一的训练。"根据下文because they wuldn't take mney fr it可知是不接受任何钱。故选A。
（6）考查名词及语境理解。A.parcel包裹；B.criticism批评；C.invitatin邀请；D.message消息。球员们收到了这条消息，就出去处理一夜之间降下的6英寸多的雪。根据上文He texted his （3）可知是发送信息。故选D。
（7）考查名词及语境理解。A.schls学校；B.hspitals医院；C.hmes住宅；D.shelters避难所。他们说他们清除了几十户人家的积雪。故选C。
（8）考查形容词及语境理解。A.demanding要求苛刻的；B.rewarding有收获的，值得的；C.prmising有希望的；D.amusing有趣的。一些球员事后给教练发短信，告诉他这是多么有收获。根据下文We all feel great abut it可知是非常有收获。故选B。
（9）考查动词短语及语境理解。A.held ut坚持；B.fixed up固定；C.called n呼吁；D.turned dwn拒绝。有时人们甚至拒绝了他们的帮助，因为他们不愿意接受金钱。根据下文because they wuldn't take mney fr it可知是拒绝。故选D。
（10）考查副词及语境理解。A.Actually事实上；B.Recently最近；C.Nrmally正常地；D.Ttally总计。事实上，这已经不是球队第一次进行铲雪做练习了。根据下文it was nt the first time fr the team t have shveling wrkut可知是实际上。故选A。
（11）考查名词及语境理解。A.gals目标；B.secrets秘密；C.traditins传统；D.jbs工作。这是球队保持的众多传统之一。根据上文It was started by a cach mre than tw decades ag.可知这是一个传统。故选C。
（12）考查动词及语境理解。A.matters重要；B.cares护理；C.wrks工作；D.stays停留。"这是关于社区的。"教练说。"这是一种鼓舞人心的方式，让我们与社区互动，并表明它很重要。铲雪只是向支持我们的社区表示感谢的机会之一。"根据上文It is an inspiring way fr us t interact with ur cmmunity可知是社区很重要。故选A。
（13）考查名词及语境理解。A.strength强度；B.patience耐心；C.dependence依赖性；D.appreciatin感谢，赞赏。"这是关于社区的。"教练说。"这是一种鼓舞人心的方式，让我们与社区互动，并表明它很重要。铲雪只是向支持我们的社区表示感谢的机会之一。"根据下文t the cmmunity that supprts us可知是感激。故选D。
（14）考查名词及语境理解。A.trust信任；B.cnfidence信心；C.kindness善良；D.refusal拒绝。"球队进行了锻炼，同时也通过这些善举回馈了社区。这是所有人的胜利。"根据上文It's nt nly helping them可知是善举。故选C。
（15）考查名词及语境理解。A.way方式；B.win胜利，赢；C.must必须；D.lessn课程。"球队进行了锻炼，同时也通过这些善举回馈了社区。这是所有人的胜利。"故选B。
本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了由于恶劣的天气，教练带领队员为行动不便的邻居除雪的故事。
完形填空题的解题步骤：
1.通读全文，理解大意。重视首句信息，跳过空格，浏览全文，从整体上感知全文，理解文章大意，这是解题的基础。
2.瞻前顾后，避难就易。在理解文章大意的情况下，结合各选项的意义和用法，遵循先易后难的原则，先解决那些自己有把握的问题。对少数难题，暂时跳过，或许在上文中难以判断的题在下文中就有暗示或者明显的提示，或许一个在前面不能解答的题在填出了另一空后会令你豁然开朗。
3.复读全文，解决残敌。借助已经补全的空格，对全文有了更清楚的理解，可以集中解决所遗留的少数疑难问题。
4.再次复读，弥补疏漏，全部做好后，务必要结合自己选择的答案重新阅读短文内容，确保全文文意连贯。
36.【答案】【小题1】began
【小题2】a
【小题3】advanced
【小题4】is calculated
【小题5】directly
【小题6】which
【小题7】masterpieces
【小题8】within
【小题9】representing
【小题10】and
【解析】（1）考查动词时态。句意：中国书法的演变始于迄今为止发现的最早的汉字。因讲述的是过去的事情，要用一般过去时。故填began。
（2）考查不定冠词。句意：随着时间的推移，书法逐渐成为一种艺术形式，而不仅仅是一种记录手段。means是可数名词，单数形式前加不定冠词a/an表示泛指，因mere读音以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a。故填a。
（3）考查形容词。句意：书法是一门要求很高的高级艺术。art是名词，要用形容词advanced修饰作定语，意为"高级的"。故填advanced。
（4）考查动词时态语态和主谓一致。句意：从笔的方向到书写的速度，手腕的每一次扭动都是经过计算的。空白处在句子中作谓语，且与主语之间为被动关系，因句子表示的是一个客观情况，谓语动词使用一般现在时的被动语态，主语every twist and turn f the wrist是单数，be动词用is。故填is calculated。
（5）考查副词。句意：此外，据说作家的情感和哲学直接反映在书法上。空白处在句子中作状语修饰动词reflected，使用副词directly。故填directly。
（6）考查定语从句。句意：《兰亭序》是东晋（317-420）时期王羲之创作的，是中国书法最著名的杰作之一。先行词Lan Ting Xu （The Orchid Pavilin Preface）在非限制性定语从句中作主语，指物，用关系代词which引导从句。故填which。
（7）考查可数名词复数。句意：《兰亭序》是东晋（317-420）时期王羲之创作的，是中国书法最著名的杰作之一。ne f意为"……之一"，后接可数名词复数形式。故填masterpieces。
（8）考查介词。句意：然而，书法也是触手可及的，就像民间门上的春联，代表着中国人的审美。within reach"够得着的"，是介词短语。故填within。
（9）考查现在分词。句意：然而，书法也是触手可及的，就像民间门上的春联，代表着中国人的审美。calligraphy与represent之间是主谓关系，为非谓语动词，用现在分词短语作状语。故填representing。
（10）考查连词。句意：哪里有中文，哪里就有中国书法，哪里有书法，哪里就有美。上文Where there is Chinese language，there is Chinese calligraphy与下文where there is calligraphy，there is beauty之间为并列关系，应使用表示并列关系的连词and连接。故填and。
本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国书法的历史、艺术特点及其文化价值。
在一篇200词左右的语篇（短文或对话）中留出10处空白，部分空白的后面给出单词的基本形式，要求考生根据上下文填写空白处所需的内容或所提供单词的正确形式，所填写词语不得多于3个单词。要做好语法填空题，理解短文是解题的前提，扎实的词汇、句型和语法知识是基础，英语国家的背景知识是必要的补充。考生须灵活运用语法知识，如单词词性、单词时态、名词单复数、连接词、代词、冠词等判断各空白处应填写的内容。答完后，还要通读全文，核对所填单词形式是否正确，是否符合语境。
37.【答案】Ntice
In rder t celebrate the arrival f Wrld Envirnment Day，Pineer hlds a writing cmpetitin themed "Saving Water Resurces and Prtecting Water Envirnment"，which aims t raise awareness abut the imprtance f saving water and prtecting ur water envirnment. 【高分句型一】（介绍活动目的）
All students are welcme t participate in it.Each entry submitted must be riginal and n mre than 500 wrds.The deadline fr submissin is May 5th，2024.The winners f the cmpetitin will be annunced in the next issue f the Pineer，and will receive prizes fr their effrts. （说明参赛要求）
We hpe that all students will take this pprtunity t express their ideas and creativity，and t cntribute t the prtectin f ur water envirnment and the saving f water resurces.【高分句型二】（希望）
【解析】高分句型一：In rder t celebrate the arrival f Wrld Envirnment Day，Pineer hlds a writing cmpetitin themed "Saving Water Resurces and Prtecting Water Envirnment"，which aims t raise awareness abut the imprtance f saving water and prtecting ur water envirnment.
译文：为了庆祝世界环境日的到来，Pineer举办了一场题为"节约水资源，保护水环境"的写作比赛，旨在提高人们对节约用水和保护水环境重要性的认识。
分析：这句话使用了过去分词短语themed "Saving Water Resurces and Prtecting Water Envirnment"作定语，which引导的非限制性定语从句。
高分句型二：We hpe that all students will take this pprtunity t express their ideas and creativity，and t cntribute t the prtectin f ur water envirnment and the saving f water resurces.
译文：我们希望所有学生都能借此机会表达他们的想法和创造力，为保护我们的水环境和节约水资源做出贡献。
分析：这句话使用了that引导的宾语从句。
这是一篇提纲类作文。需要注意紧扣文章主题，给出的要点都需要包括，缺一不可。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，不能出现文章脱节问题。尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。同时注意要求的字数，不要太多也不要太少。
38.【答案】As I pulled pen the heavy glass dr，I realized why I raised my hand t vlunteer fr this jb.Deep dwn，I had always wanted t meet smene wh had achieved success in the field I admired.【高分句型一】Here was my chance t nt nly fulfill that dream but als learn frm smene wh had walked the path I hped t fllw.My shyness and discmfrt seemed minr cmpared t the ptential pprtunity this encunter presented.Alex Haley，a legend in his wn right，might ffer me insights and encuragement that culd change the curse f my life.（作者决定作志愿者的内心斗争）
"I'd like t becme a writer，but I dn't knw if I have the talent，"I said，as we settled int a smiled warmly and ndded. "Talent is verrated，my yung friend，" he said. "Hard wrk and perseverance are what truly matter.Write frm yur heart，and let yur experiences guide yu.The wrld is waiting fr yur unique vice." His wrds were a balm t my fears and dubts，inspiring me t pursue my dream with renewed vigr.【高分句型二】As I escrted him t the classrm，I felt a sense f excitement and purpse that I had never knwn befre.This encunter wuld frever be a turning pint in my jurney t becming a writer.（作家对作者的鼓励，这成为了作者的人生转折点）
【解析】这是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者作为志愿者去接一位作者的故事。
高分句型一：Deep dwn，I had always wanted t meet smene wh had achieved success in the field I admired.
翻译：在内心深处，我一直想遇到一个在我钦佩的领域取得成功的人。
分析：本句使用了wh引导的限制性定语从句。
高分句型二：His wrds were a balm t my fears and dubts，inspiring me t pursue my dream with renewed vigr.
翻译：他的话安慰了我的恐惧和疑虑，激励我以新的活力追求我的梦想。
分析：本句使用了现在分词短语inspiring me t pursue my dream with renewed vigr作状语。
（1）品读原文，确定文章线索
每篇文章都有各自独特的写作思路，通过精读文章，找到该篇文章的写作线索。
（2）仔细审题，明确续写要求
一般短文后面的"注意"都有对此次短文续写的具体要求，如词数限制使用几处标有下划线的关键词语。续写段落的首句提示，这样考生可以做到"心中有数"。
（3）回扣原文，揣摩续写思路
根据文章后面的要求，再次快速阅读短文，抓住文章的思路结合段首的提示语最终确定续写段落的思路。
（4）拟写草稿，修改错词病句
在确定了思路和内容之后，最关键的就是结合提示语或者文中画线的关键词拟写草稿。拟写时，注意句子结构的多样性，语言的丰富性，并通过句与句之间连接词的正确使用，使上下文连贯。September 2023—March 2024.
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