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甘谷县2024届高三级第一次检测考试
英语试题
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟
命题人：王小兰
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题的答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At the hotel. B. At the customs. C. At the cinema.
2. How much money will the man get back?
A. $4. B. $6. C. $10.
3. How does the woman feel finally?
A. Defeated. B. Depressed. C. Encouraged.
4. What does the man want?
A. Ship models. B. Some chips. C. Pig dolls.
5. What made the woman wait so long for her clothes?
A. Her not being informed in time.
B. The wrong delivery of her package.
C. The breaking-down of the company.
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。
6. How long will the speakers wait for?
A. 45 minutes. B. 55 minutes. C. 60 minutes.
7. What will the speakers do next?
A. Wait in line. B. Do some shopping. C. Find another restaurant.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Who is the cake made for?
A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man’s daughter.
9. What will they do first according to the recipe?
A. Mix the flour. B. Heat the oven. C. Brush the pan.
10. What will the man finally do?
A. Cut out a piece of cake.
B. Put some fruit on the cake.
C. Write a message on the cake.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why was Mike’s brother crying?
A. Mike didn’t play with his brother.
B. Mike didn’t give his brother’s things back.
C. Mike didn’t let his brother play with his toys.
12. What does the woman think of Mike’s behavior?
A. Unfriendly. B. Unusual. C. Unselfish.
13. What does the woman advise Mike to do?
A. To share things. B. To be more careful. C. To make an apology.
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Brother and sister. C. Mother and son.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
15. What do we know about this manned flight mission?
A. It is the hardest to operate.
B. It travels at the fastest speed.
C. It has the longest staying time.
16. What do Taikonauts do to pass the time?
A. Play tennis. B. Play instruments. C. Play cards.
17. What does the woman’s final words mean?
A. Women are as excellent as men.
B. Women undertake more than men do.
C. Women are less suitable in this mission.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. Which pet may an outgoing person prefer?
A. A dog. B. A cat. C. A bird.
19. What may a cat owner be like?
A. Sociable. B. Careful. C. Clever.
20. What does the speech mainly talk about?
A. More outgoing dog people.
B. Less sociable cat people.
C. Pet people’s personalities.
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
Have you ever been into a cave? If not, please follow us and explore some of the most beautiful caves from around the world!
Marble Caves
Located in the center of Lake General Carrera, the Marble Caves in Chico, Chile, are only accessible by boat. The surrounding crystal clear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color(depending on the writer levels and the season). The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun’s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.
Reed Flute Cave
Reed F1ute Cave known as “the Palace of Natural Arts” is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China.The limestone cave offers a grand fairyland of stalactites(钟乳石), stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors.
Fingal’s Cave
This incredible sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. The cave’s size, shape, and naturally—arched(拱形的) roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral—like atmosphere.
The Blue Grotto
The Blue Grotto is the symbol of Capri. It is a sea cave found on the coast of the island and is a well-known spot to all who visit the area. This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance. When viewed from inside the cave, the entrance appears as a brilliant white light just above the waterline, while the underwater hole, which is the larger source of light, provides a blue light.
21. Why is sunset the best time to visit Marble Caves?
A. Because it has enough light in it.
B. Because it has the most beautiful scenery.
C. Because it is surrounded by clear waters.
D. Because boats are only available at sunset.
22. Which cave will you go to if you want to enjoy the strange sound?
A. Reed F1ute Cave. B. Marble Caves.
C. The Blue Grotto. D. Fingal’s Cave.
23. What is special about the Blue Grotto?
A. C1ear waters. B. Various birds and animals.
C. Bright blue light. D. Strange shapes.
B
A crowd cheered Kunle Adeyanju as he turned off his motorbike engine after completing a tiring 41-day trip. The 44-year-old left London on April 19 and arrived in Nigeria’s commercial center Lagos on Sunday after travelling more than 8,000 miles across 13 countries. He started the impressive journey to raise funds for Rotary International to deal with polio (小儿麻痹症) in his native Nigeria.
Accompanied by a dozen bikers for the last stretch of the journey from the Republic of Benin, Adeyanju was welcomed by supporters in Ikeja, in central Lagos. Adeyanju, called “Lion Heart” by fans, won popularity among the public by posting daily pictures with comments about his journey on social media. At every stop along the way, he was greeted by enthusiastic (热情的) supporters.
He did face some challenges, like the one in Mali where one of his wheels broke. “I was standing in the middle of the night, alone in a bush, not knowing what to do, without speaking the language,” he said, explaining he had to walk to the nearest village. “Fortunately, the locals helped me.” Not all of the challenges he faced were solved smoothly. “Mauritania, a country in northwest Africa, was ‘terrible’,” he said, after he got robbed of hundreds of euros. “The worst experience,” he added.
The former Shell employee self-funded his trip with $20,400 in savings, hoping to raise up to $48 million for Rotary International. “I have been suffering from a lack of sleep lately because I slept only three to four hours per night. But I feel proud because I finished this challenge,” Adeyanju said just after he arrived, wiping the sweat off his face. Adeyanju added that he is now planning to have a possible cycling trip to Ghana or a bike ride to Israel to help raise more funds. And he has another dream: to climb Mount Qomolangma.
24. Why did Adeyanju go on the 41-day trip?
A. To challenge himself.
B. To help people fight polio.
C. To connect with more people.
D. To advertise Rotary International.
25. How did Adeyanju become popular during the journey?
A. By using the title “Lion Heart”.
B. By commenting on other bikers’ journeys.
C. By sharing his experiences online.
D. By showing his deep love for his hometown.
26. What happened to Adeyanju in Mauritania?
A. He got lost in the bush.
B. He met with crime.
C. He failed to understand the locals.
D. He broke his motorbike.
27. Which words can best describe Adeyanju?
A. Caring and determined.
B. Reliable and outstanding.
C. Generous and brilliant.
D. Ambitious and humble.
C
Fashion designers are always looking for new materials to work with. Lately, it’s all about environment-friendly materials -- recycled tires, mushrooms, even pineapple fibers! What if you want such a pair of shoes? Thaely is here to help.
This sneaker brand out of Dubai wants to fight the growing problem of plastic pollution. Led by 23-year-old Indian businessman Ashay Bhave, they may have found a winning approach: making shoes out of plastic grocery bags. “Thaely” means “plastic bag” in the Hindi language.
“I was looking to create footwear that is cost-effective and safe for the environment,” Bhave said in an interview with a newspaper. “I needed to come up with something that uses recycled plastic without creating any more plastic waste. ”Plastic bags were the perfect solution. He said five trillion plastic bags are used around the world each year. “I was motivated to find a solution to this problem,” Bhave said.
That solution was the fiber called ThaelyTex. Made entirely from plastic bags, the material looks and feels like leather. That sounds promising. Better yet, the production process requires no additional chemicals and produces no poisonous by-products. The result is a smart-looking pair of white low-top sneakers.
Bhave wouldn’t expose the full process for making ThaelyTex, but he said that each pair of shoes was made from up to 15 plastic bags and 22 plastic bottles. Where do they get the materials? Bhave told Elle that was the hardest part. “The biggest challenge we faced was right at the first step of acquiring the plastic bags. ”
Finally, they got help from TrioTap Technologies, a waste management plant. Bhave said they offered to collect the bags and also process them into ThaelyTex.
So far, it seems like things are falling into place. There are already hundreds of pre-orders in place. It sounds like they have some plans for the future. “We have a few more colors coming up,” said Bhave. They also plan to put out a high-top model and bring in a line of clothing. Let’s hope their growth is also friendly to the environment.
28. Why did Bhave choose to make shoes out of plastic bags?
A. To set a new footwear trend.
B. To test new materials for footwear.
C. To reduce the use of plastic bags in his home country.
D. To use recycled plastic in an environment-friendly way.
29. What was the most difficult task for Bhave?
A. Having a few more colors for Thaely.
B. Processing plastic bags into ThaelyTex.
C. Collecting enough production materials
D. Dealing with many poisonous by-products
30. The underlined part“put out”in the last paragraph probably means__________.
A. produce B. conserve C. provide D. broadcast
31. What can be the best title for this passage?
A. Bhave: a promising young man
B. Thaely: killer of waste plastic bags
C. ThaelyTex: material out of garbage
D. TrioTap Technologies: a waste management plant
D
As you may have noticed, machine learning and artificial intelligence are two of the hottest areas in technology today. One company that seems to have been caught flat-footed in the artificial intelligence race is Apple. To successfully participate in new markets, Apple is seeking ways to combine its strategy in Siri and artificial intelligence.
Apple’s voice assistant Siri significantly falls behind competing smart speakers from Amazon and Google. Take HomePod, Apple’s smart-speaker product for example, though reviews praised the device for having excellent sound quality, Siri’s poor accuracy could limit its usefulness. Besides, the high price ofthe device also made it a harder sell than it would have been. Apple charges for the HomePod $350 while the competing Echo Plus, for example, costs $150.
If Apple wants to successfully participate in new markets, and keep its core iPhone and iPad products competitive well into the future, it needs to go from zero to hero in artificial intelligence. The company recently hired John Giannandrea, who previously led Google’s artificial intelligence efforts. And the company gave him more power, which seemed to suggest that Apple is really trying to rework its entire strategy in this field. Under this new specialist in artificial intelligence, some positive changes will take place in Apple’s artificial intelligence development.
However, let’s be realistic. A management change isn’t going to affect Apple’s products and technologies that we have seen for some time. Developing good software is a long process, especially considering the possibility that Apple will effectively throw out the current generation of Siri and start from beginning.
Nevertheless, one reason that I’m hopeful is that Apple seems to understand that it has a problem here and is making efforts to change the situation. If Apple is successful in reshaping its artificial intelligence efforts and continues to fund them appropriately, then there’s a reasonable chance that within a few years, it won’t be a laggard(落后者) in this field but a leader.
32. Why is Apple’s HomePod mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A. To advertise Apple’s new product.
B. To speak highly of its sound quality.
C. To exclude different smart-speakers.
D. To show the disadvantages of Apple’s AI products.
33. Apple is trying to rework its entire strategy in AI by ______.
A. reshaping its leadership
B. setting up a special fund
C. inventing new smart products
D. stopping using Siri in HomePod
34. What can we infer from Paragraph 4?
A. Apple will be greatly reconstructed.
B. Apple will update its core products.
C. Apple’s situation won’t get better overnight.
D. Apple’s products won’t be competitive.
35. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The future of Apple’s core products
B. The decline of Apple’s voice assistant Siri
C. Machine learning and artificial intelligence
D. The efforts Apple made to have a place in AI field
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。
Science can help you improve your study methods. For more than 100 years，psychologists have done research on which study habits work best. ____36____ . Here are 4 tips to improve your study habits.
Space out your studying
Nate Kornell，a psychologist at Williams College，thinks it’s a good idea to study the day before a big test. ____37____. Instead，space out those study sessions. Kornell compares our memory to water in a bucket that has a small leak. Try to refill the bucket while it's still full，and you can't add much more water. Allow time between study sessions，and some of the material may drip out of your memory. But then you’ll be able to relearn it and learn more in your next study session.
Practice，practice，practice!
Musicians practice their instruments. Athletes practice sports skills. ____38____. “If you want to be able to remember information，the best thing you can do is practice，” says Katherine Rawson. She’s a psychologist at Kent State University in Ohio. In one 2013 study，students took practice tests over several weeks. On the final test，they scored more than a full letter grade better，on average，than students who studied the way they normally had.
Test yourself
Nebel’s preferred study habit is one of the best way. Before big tests，Nebel’s mom quizzed her on the material. “Now I know that was retrieval（检索）practice，” she says. As Nebel got older，she quizzed herself. “____39____，” Nebel suggests. “Put questions on one side and the answers on the other side and try to quiz yourself the way the teacher asks questions，”she adds.
Dig deeper
It's hard to remember a string of facts and figures if you don’t push further. Ask why things are a certain way. How did they come about？Why do they matter？Psychologists call this elaboration. It’s taking class material and asking a lot of how and why questions about it. This helps you combine new information with other things you know. And it creates a bigger network in your brain of things that relate to one another，she says. ____40____.
A. The same should go for learning
B. Some tips help for almost every subject
C. Of course，nothing can replace studying with your mother
D. Some experts hold that studying late at night can be really useful
E. That larger network makes it easier to learn and remember things
F. Create a pack of flash cards every time you learn new information
G. But research shows it's a bad idea to force all your studying into that day
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The suburb I live in backs on to a large nature reserve. One morning I saw a koala (考拉) sitting in a palm tree in my front yard. I phoned around to ask what I could 41 this koala, but no one wanted to know. I ended up 42 the koala out of my tree and we crossed the road 43 for him to return to the nature reserve.
I’ve always been befriending animals. As a young kid I used to pick up lizard eggs and 44 them. It stimulated my interest as to why there wasn’t anyone wanting to come and 45 this koala in my tree. After that, I signed up for all the 46 I could find.
Once I had accreditation (合格证), I volunteered with the RSPCA in 2014, rehabilitating (使康复) wildlife. I was an ambulance driver, 47 overnight rescues. We rescued hundreds of animals and 48 more.
One day, I thought why not 49 my own rescue group focusing on my backyard? I purchased a two-acre property and built enclosures on it to 50 injured animals. Last year, I planted 300 eucalyptus trees(桉树), with seven varieties to 51 the koalas.
I cut the leaves of the eucalyptus trees for the koalas to eat and look after the 52 wildlife at our centre. If they recover, they are 53 back to where they come from.
As a kid I would never have imagined doing this. I feel like I’m the 54 girl on the planet that I get to do what I love. I believe it’s my 55 .
After Japan discharged nuclear wastewater, people are terribly worried about more animals, especially marine animals. Any animal has the right to survive and the Earth is our common home.Please care for our animal friends.
41．A．learn from B．do about C．require of D．save for
42．A．kicking B．shooting C．coaching D．blowing
43．A．together B．illegally C．angrily D．guiltily
44．A．roll B．sell C．break D．hatch
45．A．rescue B．admire C．purchase D．identify
46．A．courses B．races C．fairs D．shows
47．A．watching B．attending C．recording D．assessing
48．A．made out B．ran across C．gave up D．cared for
49．A．leave B．start C．dismiss D．advertise
50．A．house B．hunt C．train D．amuse
51．A．confuse B．direct C．feed D．test
52．A．aggressive B．hungry C．deserted D．injured
53．A．sold B．released C．thrown D．dragged
54．A．quietest B．greediest C．noisiest D．luckiest
55．A．guess B．calling C．treat D．fault
第二节： 语法填空（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。
The Great Wall, 56 (run) for more than 20,000 kilometers, is a historical landmark with worldwide fame, but climbing it is hard. Everyone may have some knowledge of it more or less, while only a handful may have the skill to 57 (physical) participate in its restoration (修复).
However, a WeChat miniprogram, Great Wall E-tour, is allowing every enthusiast to be a hero in a virtual world, in 58 one not just visits the Great Wall, but also protects it. So far the program 59 (attract) considerable attention and got a large fan base. Around 50,000 high definition pictures of the Xipanjiakou site of the Great Wall are used to offer users a 60 (remark) experience.
Liu Yuzhu, head of the China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation, says “We made documentaries and published animated books in the past. These are popular, but the Great Wall is 61 complex structure and deserves more attention. So we tried something new.” Liu also adds “A series of 62 (program) like ours have been launched in China, with a combination 63 public education and restoration of relics through digitization.” The Great Wall 64 (list) as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1987, the first of 65 (it) kind in China.
As a Chinese, I feel extremely proud.
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）
假定你是李华，目前食品安全问题引起了人们的广泛关注。一些生产厂家为了降低成本、追求利润，减少了必要的安全措施，致使一些劣质食品流入市场，对人们的健康产生了极大的危害。请你就此事给一家英文报社发一封电子邮件，谈谈个人看法并呼吁整个社会关注此事。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madam,
______________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第一节 应用文写作
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Lungs nearly burst. I struggled to lift my head out of the water. Inch by inch, my tired body reached the end of the pool.
Earlier that month, I had handed in my first job application at a local pool. Overqualified, I was hired on the spot. However, the tasks were boring: helping confused visitors and measuring the height of children before they went down the slide（滑梯）. I was capable of more. One day the manager suggested “This looks really easy for you. Why aren’t you applying to become a lifeguard? ”
“Well, lifeguarding demands more responsibility, strength and respect. Thus the position pays $ 2 more per hour. Your swimming skills are strong enough. All you need to do is to complete a certification class.”
Thanks to him, his words inspired me — You never know what you are capable of until you force yourself to do it.
Soon I passed the swim test. All left was to practice and learn first aid, CPR（心肺复苏）, and procedures for different land-based and water-based emergencies.
My new work as a lifeguard started soon. A well-intentioned yet anxious feeling in me soon passed. Days, weeks, and months went by without incident; emergencies were rare. The skills and training I had so carefully studied and acquired seemed unnecessary and useless.
Today appeared to be another uneventful and peaceful day. However, shortly after the other lifeguards signaled to the children to leave and exit the pool, I noticed one boy was still in the middle while the others had climbed up.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
“Something must have gone wrong with him,” I thought to myself. ________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Having the boy on the floor, I put my ear to his mouth and my fingers at his neck.
甘谷县2024届高三级第一次检测考试
英语试题参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1—5 BACBB 6—10 ABCBC 11—15 CAACC 16—20 BAACC
听力原文：
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At the hotel. B. At the customs. C. At the cinema.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Welcome. Passport and form, please.
W: Sure. Here you go.
M: Thank you. What’s the purpose of your visit?
W: I’m here for work. I’m on a business trip.
2. How much money will the man get back?
A. $4. B. $6. C. $10.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Hi, are you ready to pay?
M: Yes, could I get these two shirts?
W: Sure. The total is six dollars.
M: OK. I’ve got ten.
3. How does the woman feel finally?
A. Defeated. B. Depressed. C. Encouraged.
【答案】C
【原文】M: How was your exam?
W: I really messed up, Uncle. I couldn’t answer a lot of the questions. I already know that I failed.
M: Everybody makes mistakes. Auntie and I will always support you!
W: Thank you, Uncle. I will try again.
4. What does the man want?
A. Ship models. B. Some chips. C. Pig dolls.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Hey mom, are you at the supermarket now?
W: Hello? Sweetie, the sound isn’t very clear.
M: Don’t forget to bring me some chips, and I don’t want a small bag. I want a big one.
W: A pig ship? What is it? A model? I can’t hear you clearly. You can text me.
5. What made the woman wait so long for her clothes?
A. Her not being informed in time.
B. The wrong delivery of her package.
C. The breaking-down of the company.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Hi, Ben. I will go to the front desk to fetch my package. My new clothes finally came!
M: Did it take a long time?
W: Yeah. They made a mistake and sent it to the wrong address.
M: I want to send a package too. So I’ll go with you.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How long will the speakers wait for?
A. 45 minutes. B. 55 minutes. C. 60 minutes.
7. What will the speakers do next?
A. Wait in line. B. Do some shopping. C. Find another restaurant.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【原文】M: Wow, look! So many people are waiting in line. This place is always packed on Fridays.
W: I don’t want to stand here for an hour. Let’s go somewhere else.
M: It’s Friday night. Everywhere has a line. Let’s just eat here. We can use a waitlist app.
W: A waitlist app? How does that work?
M: You just choose the restaurant, and the app will put you on the waitlist and give you a number.
W: That’s easy. Does it say how many groups are ahead of us?
M: Yeah, 10 groups. So, it’s a 45-minute wait for our table, but we don’t have to stick around here.
W: Great. What are we waiting for? Let’s do some shopping to kill time.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Who is the cake made for?
A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man’s daughter.
9. What will they do first according to the recipe?
A. Mix the flour. B. Heat the oven. C. Brush the pan.
10. What will the man finally do?
A. Cut out a piece of cake. B. Put some fruit on the cake. C. Write a message on the cake.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C
【原文】M: Hey Jen, thank you for helping me bake a cake for my daughter.
W: No problem. It’s so sweet of you to make her a cake.
M: Yeah, but I’ve never made a cake before. So, hopefully, it’ll be OK!
W: I’m sure it will. What’s first on the recipe?
M: Well, it says to heat the oven first to 180 degrees.
W: I’ll do that while you start mixing the flour.
M: OK, I also need eggs, butter, and 2 cups of sugar? Is that too much?
W: Nope! 2 cups is perfect. Now we just put the mixture in the pan and bake it for 30 minutes.
M: That’s it? Well, that was a piece of cake!
W: Do you want to write a special message on it?
M: Yes. It’s “Happy every day!”
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why was Mike’s brother crying?
A. Mike didn’t play with his brother.
B. Mike didn’t give his brother’s things back.
C. Mike didn’t let his brother play with his toys.
12. What does the woman think of Mike’s behavior?
A. Unfriendly. B. Unusual. C. Unselfish.
13. What does the woman advise Mike to do?
A. To share things. B. To be more careful. C. To make an apology.
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Brother and sister. C. Mother and son.
【答案】11. C 12. A 13. A 14. C
【原文】W: Mike, do you know why your brother is crying?
M: I don’t know. Maybe because I wouldn’t let him play with my toys.
W: That’s not very kind. What do we say in our family?
M: Sharing is caring.
W: That’s right. Sharing is caring. That means you two need to take turns with your toys.
M: But he always plays them alone! He never gives them back.
W: You’re his big brother. You need to set an example for him.
M: But sometimes he even breaks them!
W: I’ll ask him to be more careful. And you can ask him nicely to give them back next time.
M: But...
W: No buts, Mister! If you don’t listen to my words, I’ll tell your father.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
15. What do we know about this manned flight mission?
A. It is the hardest to operate. B. It travels at the fastest speed. C. It has the longest staying time.
16. What do Taikonauts do to pass the time?
A. Play tennis. B. Play instruments. C. Play cards.
17. What does the woman’s final words mean?
A. Women are as excellent as men.
B. Women undertake more than men do.
C. Women are less suitable in this mission.
【答案】15. C 16. B 17. A
【原文】W: Hey, are you watching a video of the Chinese space station? Shenzhou-12, right?
M: Close. Shenzhou-13.
W: It’s hard to keep up with China speed! So how long are they in orbit this time?
M: Six months, the longest stay of any single manned fight mission in China’s history.
W: So do you watch them conduct experiments or spacewalks or what?
M: Pretty much. They even give lessons in the space station!
W: I wonder what the Taikonauts do to pass the time up there?
M: They go for jogs play musical instruments, and even play ping-pong.
W: Zero-gravity ping-pong! I gotta try that! Who’s that lady floating by?
M: That’s Wang Yaping. She’s become somewhat of a celebrity down here on earth.
W: Well, women hold up half the sky, so it’s only fitting that they should work in it too.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. Which pet may an outgoing person prefer?
A. A dog. B. A cat. C. A bird.
19. What may a cat owner be like?
A. Sociable. B. Careful. C. Clever.
20. What does the speech mainly talk about?
A. More outgoing dog people. B. Less sociable cat people. C. Pet people’s personalities.
【答案】18. A 19. C 20. C
原文】M: Are you a dog person or a cat person? What psychological factors make a person choose one type of pet over the other?
An outgoing person prefers dogs. This should really come as no surprise. Owning a dog is a social experience, because you always have to walk them and interact with other dog owners. If you really like talking to other people, a dog might be for you. Cats on the other hand tend to stay at home, which means that taking care of a cat requires much less social interaction.
Cat people are smarter. While studies show that dog lovers are more outgoing and lively, cat lovers score higher on intelligence tests, and are said to be more open-minded. They are also more curious about the world, even though they might not leave the house to see it as much!
Do you love a dog or a cat? Are you a different kind of pet person like a turtle person or a bird person? Does your personality match with some features we talked about earlier? I hope my speech will be helpful to you. Thank you for listening!
第二部分 阅读（共两节，每小题2.5分，满分50分）
A篇
21. A 22. D 23. C
这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了世界上最美丽的几个洞穴。
【21题详解】细节理解题。由Marble Caves中的“The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun’s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.”可知，游览的最佳时间：日出和日落时，太阳的光线照亮洞穴的墙壁，使之成为一种值得记忆的体验。所以为什么日落是参观Marble Caves的最佳时间是因为那个时候，洞里面有足够的光。故A选项正确。
【22题详解】细节理解题。由Fingal’s Cave中的“The cave’s size, shape, and naturally—arched(拱形的)roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral—like atmosphere.”可知，这个洞穴的大小、形状和自然的拱形屋顶与波浪相结合，创造出奇怪的声音，增加了如同大教堂般氛围的吸引力。所以如果你喜欢奇怪的声音，你可以去Fingal’s Cave。故D选项正确。
【23题详解】细节理解题。由The Blue Grotto中的“This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance.”可知，这个洞穴是独一无二的，因为它明亮的蓝光来自两个源头：洞穴的入口和入口下面的一个更大的洞。所以Blue Grotto的特别之处在于它的明亮的蓝色光。故C选项正确。
B篇
24. B 25. C 26. B 27. A
本文是一篇记叙文。为了给国际扶轮社筹集资金在他家乡尼日利亚应对小儿麻痹症，Kunle Adeyanju成功完成了从伦敦到拉各斯的摩托车骑行。
24. B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“He started the impressive journey to raise funds for Rotary International to deal with polio (小儿麻痹症) in his native Nigeria.”可知，Adeyanju进行为期41天的旅行是为了给国际扶轮社筹集资金在他家乡尼日利亚应对小儿麻痹症。故选B。
25. C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Adeyanju ... won popularity among the public by posting daily pictures with comments about his journey on social media”可知，Adeyanju每天都在社交媒体上发布旅行照片和评论，从而赢得了公众的喜爱。故选C。
26. B 细节理解题。根据题干中的“Mauritania”可将解题信息定位至第三段。根据第三段中的“Mauritania ... was ‘terrible’”和“he got robbed of hundreds of euros”可知，Adeyanju的钱在毛里塔尼亚被抢了，这让他觉得在那里的经历很糟糕。故选B。
27. A 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知，为了给国际扶轮社筹集资金在他家乡尼日利亚应对小儿麻痹症，Adeyanju进行了为期41天的骑行，由此可知，他是一个关心他人、乐于助人的人。在骑行中虽然遇到了一些困难，但他没有放弃，由此可知，他是一个意志坚定的人。故选A。
C篇
28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。印度商人Ashay Bhave找到了回收使用塑料袋的新方法——把塑料袋制成一种叫作ThaelyTex纤维，然后用这种纤维制作鞋子；这样，塑料袋得以回收利用，减少了对环境的污染。
【28题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“This sneaker brand out of Dubai wants to fight the growing problem of plastic pollution.（这个来自迪拜的运动鞋品牌想要对抗日益严重的塑料污染问题）”和第三段的句子“I needed to come up with something that uses recycled plastic without creating any more plastic waste.（我需要想出一种既使用回收塑料又不会产生更多塑料垃圾的方法）”可知，Bhave选择用塑料制作鞋子，是因为他想用环保的方式使用回收塑料。故选D项。
【29题详解】细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句话“The biggest challenge we faced was right at the first step of acquiring the plastic bags.（我们面临的最大的挑战就是如何获得塑料袋）”可知，对于Bhave来说，最大的困难是获得足够的塑料袋来作为生产材料。故选C项。
【30题详解】短语猜测题。前文“We have a few more colors coming up,” said Bhave.(“我们会有更多的颜色出现，”巴维说)”可知，他们会生产更多颜色的鞋子，结合划线句“They also plan to put out a high-top model and bring in a line of clothing.(他们还计划put up一个高帮样式，并推出一系列服装)”和句中的“a high-top model（高帮样式）”可知，put out是在该句子中是“生产”的意思，意思是说他们还计划生产一种高帮鞋。故选A项。
【31题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段的“Lately, it’s all about environment-friendly materials -- recycled tires, mushrooms, even pineapple fibers! What if you want such a pair of shoes? Thaely is here to help.(最近，完全是关于环保材料的——回收轮胎、蘑菇，甚至菠萝纤维！如果你想要这样一双鞋，泰利来帮忙。)”以及下文内容可知，这篇文章主要讲的是印度商人Ashay Bhave找到了回收使用塑料袋的新方法——把塑料袋制成一种叫作ThaelyTex纤维，然后用这种纤维制作鞋子；这样，塑料袋得以回收利用，减少了对环境的污染。所以，B项“Thaely: killer of waste plastic bags（Thaely：废塑料袋的杀手）”作为本文的题目符合题意。故选B项。
D篇
32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出苹果公司似乎在人工智能竞争中措手不及。为了成功进入新市场，苹果正在寻求将Siri的策略与人工智能相结合的方法。
【32题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“Apple’s voice assistant Siri significantly falls behind competing smart speakers from Amazon and Google.(苹果的语音助手Siri远远落后于竞争对手亚马逊和谷歌的智能扬声器。)”可知在与亚马逊和谷歌智能音箱的竞争中，苹果的语音助手Siri明显滞后。随后，作者拿HomePod作为例子，提到“Take HomePod, Apple’s smart-speaker product for example, though reviews praised the device for having excellent sound quality, Siri’s poor accuracy could limit its usefulness. Besides, the high price of the device also made it a harder sell than it would have been. Apple charges for the HomePod $350 while the competing Echo Plus, for example, costs $150.(虽然评论称赞这款设备具有出色的音质，但Siri的低准确性可能会限制它的用途。并且，这款设备的高价也让它比原本更难卖出去。例如，苹果对HomePod的售价为350美元，而其竞争对手Echo Plus的售价为150美元。)”对于HomePod的描述都是在指出其不足之处，展示苹果人工智能产品的缺点以支持本段第一句的观点。故选D。
【33题详解】细节理解题。根据题目定位到第三段第二句“The company recently hired John Giannandrea, who previously led Google's artificial intelligence efforts. And the company gave him more power, which seemed to suggest that Apple is really trying to rework its entire strategy in this field. (该公司最近聘请了John Giannandrea，他曾领导谷歌的人工智能工作。公司给了他更多的权力，这似乎表明苹果真的在试图重新制定其在这个领域的整体战略。) ”可知，苹果公司正在通过重组领导层的方式来试图重新制定其在人工智能领域的整体战略。故选A。
【34题详解】推理判断题。根据第四段中作者分析“However, let's be realistic. A management change isn't going to affect Apple's products and technologies that we have seen for some time. Developing good software is a long process... (然而，让我们现实一点。管理层变动不会影响我们长期见到的苹果产品和技术。开发好的软件是一个漫长的过程……) ”可推知，作者认为苹果的情况不会在一夜之间转变。故选C。
【35题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段“ One company that seems to have been caught flat-footed in the artificial intelligence race is Apple. To successfully participate in new markets, Apple is seeking ways to combine its strategy in Siri and artificial intelligence. (苹果公司似乎在人工智能竞争中措手不及。为了成功进入新市场，苹果正在寻求将Siri的策略与人工智能相结合的方法。) ”以及最后一段 “However, one reason that I’m hopeful is that Apple seems to understand that it has a problem here and is making efforts to change the situation. (然而，我抱有希望的一个原因是，苹果似乎明白自己在这方面存在问题，并正在努力改变这种局面。) ”可知，文章主要讲述苹果为在人工智能领域占有一席之地所做的努力，故选D。
第二节七选五：
36. B 37. G 38. A 39. F 40. E
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章就“如何改善学习习惯”给出了一些建议。
【36题详解】根据前一句“ For more than 100 years，psychologists have done research on which study habits work best. ”（100多年来，心理学家一直在研究哪些学习习惯最有效。），推断B选项（一些技巧对几乎每一门学科都有帮助）承接上文，引出下文的4 tips。故选B。
【37题详解】根据空格前一句“Nate Kornell，a psychologist at Williams College，thinks it's a good idea to study the day before a big test.”（威廉姆斯学院的心理学家内特·科内尔认为，在大考前一天学习是个好主意。），根据后句的instead体现出后文说明的是相反的做法，G选项（但研究表明，把你所有的学习都拖到那天是个坏主意），“but”一词表示句间逻辑的转折。故选G。
【38题详解】根据空格前两句“Musicians practice their instruments. Athletes practice sports skills.”（音乐家们练习他们的乐器。运动员练习运动技能。），根据下文“If you want to be able to remember information，the best thing you can do is practice，" says Katherine Rawson. ”（如果你想记住信息，最好的办法就是练习。”凯瑟琳·罗森说道）A选项（学习也是如此）符合题意，表明学习也需要练习。后文是对选项的解释。故选A。
【39题详解】根据上文“Before big tests，Nebel's mom quizzed her on the material. “Now I know that was retrieval（检索）practice，”she says. As Nebel got older，she quizzed herself. ”段落介绍了Nebel最初是考试前妈妈给她进行检索式复习。随着年龄增长，她自己采取这种方法复习。此句是引用Nebel说的话，她举例介绍检索式复习的一种方式。F选项（每次学习新信息时，创建一组闪存卡）符合要求。故选F。
【40题详解】根据前一句“And it creates a bigger network in your brain of things that relate to one another，she says.”（她说：“它在你的大脑中建立了一个更大的网络，把相互关联的事物联系起来。”。）可知，选项承接上文说明更大的网络使的作用。E选项（那个更大的网络使学习和记忆东西变得更容易。）中的that larger network的指代就非常明显，指代前一句中的a bigger network。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节:完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
【答案】41．B 42．C 43．A 44．D 45．A 46．A 47．B 48．D 49．B 50．A 51．C 52．D 53．B 54．D 55．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者为保护野生动物而成立了一个救援小组，并把援救野生动物当做自己的使命。
41．考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我给周围的人打了电话，问我能对这只考拉做些什么，但没有人想知道。A. learn from从……中学习；B. do about处理；C. require of需要；D. save for保存为。根据下文中的“I ended up ________ the koala out of my tree and we crossed the road ________ for him to return to the nature reserve.”可知，此处指的是作者不知道如何“处理”在前院树上的考拉。故选B项。
42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我把考拉从我的树上赶了出来，我们一起穿过马路，让它回到自然保护区。A. kicking踢；B. shooting射击；C. coaching指导；D. blowing吹，刮。根据空后“out of my tree”以及“for him to return to the nature reserve”可知，此处指的是作者决定把考拉从树上“赶”下来。故选C项。
43．考查副词词义辨析。句意：最后，我把考拉从我的树上赶了出来，我们一起穿过马路，让它回到自然保护区。A. together一起；B. illegally非法的；C. angrily生气地；D. guiltily内疚的。根据上文中的“we crossed the road”可知，此处指的是我们“一起”。故选A项。
44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我还是个孩子的时候，我经常捡起蜥蜴蛋并孵化它们。A. roll滚动；B. sell售卖；C. break打破；D. hatch孵化。根据上文中的“I’ve always been befriending animals.”以及“pick up lizard eggs”可知，此处指的是“孵化”符合语境。故选D项。
45．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这激发了我的兴趣，为什么没有人愿意来救我树上的这只考拉。A. rescue救援；B. admire羡慕；C. purchase购买；D. identify辨别。根据下文中的“We rescued hundreds of animals and _______ more.”和语境可知，本文与野生动物保护相关，所以此处指的是“援救”考拉。故选A项。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那之后，我报了所有我能找到的课程。A. courses课程；B. races种族；C. fairs展览会；D. shows展览。根据下文中的“Once I had accreditation (合格证)”可知，此处指的是作者报名学习一些“课程”。故选A项。
47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我是一名救护车司机，参加夜间救援。A. watching观察；B. attending参加；C. recording记录；D. assessing评估。根据上文中的“I was an ambulance driver”可知，作为救护车司机，作者经常“参加”夜间救援。故选B项。
48．考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我们拯救了数百只动物，并照顾了更多的动物。A. made out弄清楚；B. ran across偶遇；C. gave up放弃；D. cared for关心，照顾。根据上文中的“rescued hundreds of animals”和语境可知，此处指的是“照顾”野生动物。故选D项。
49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一天，我想，为什么不成立自己的救援小组，专注于我的后院呢?A. leave离开；B. start开始，成立；C. dismiss开除，解散；D. advertise做广告。根据下文中的“I purchased a two-acre property and built enclosures on it to ________ injured animals.”可知，作者购买2英亩的土地是为了“成立”一个救援小组。故选B项。
50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我买了一块两英亩的土地，并在上面建了围栏来安置受伤的动物。A. house收藏，安置；B. hunt打猎；C. train训练；D. amuse使愉快。根据上文中的“I purchased a two-acre property and built enclosures on it”及常识可知，在地上建围栏是给动物“提供住宿”。故选A项。
51．考查动词词义辨析。句意：去年，我种了300棵桉树，有7个品种供考拉食用。A. confuse使迷惑；B. direct指引；C. feed喂养；D. test测试。根据上文中的“I planted 300 eucalyptus trees(桉树)”以及下文中的“I cut the leaves of the eucalyptus trees for the koalas to eat”可知，考拉是以桉树叶为食，所以此处指的是供考拉“食用”。故选C项。
52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我砍下桉树的叶子给考拉吃，并照顾我们中心受伤的野生动物。A. aggressive好斗的；B. hungry饥饿的；C. deserted遗弃的；D. injured受伤的。结合语境以及上文中的“look after”可知，此处指的是“受伤的”野生动物。故选D项。
53．考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果它们康复了，就会被放回到它们来的地方。A. sold售卖；B. released发布，释放；C. thrown扔，抛；D. dragged拖拉。根据上文中的“If they recover”以及语境可知，野生动物受伤后被治疗，痊愈后“释放”到它们来的地方。故选B项。
54．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我觉得我是这个星球上最幸运的女孩，我可以做我喜欢的事情。A. quietest平静；B. greediest贪婪的；C. noisiest吵闹的；D. luckiest幸运的。根据下文中的“I get to do what I love”可知，能够做自己喜欢做的事情，所以作者觉得自己是“最幸运”的人。故选D项。
55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我相信这是我的使命。A. guess猜测；B. calling呼叫，使命；C. treat对待，请客；D. fault毛病。根据上文中的“As a kid I would never have imagined doing this. I feel like I’m the ________ girl on the planet that I get to do what I love.”可知，作者觉得自己小的时候从未想过的事情，现在成了自己喜欢做的事情，所以，作者觉得这是她的“使命”。故选B项。
第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
本文是一篇说明文。攀登长城并非易事，保护长城更加困难。微信小程序“云游长城”通过虚拟现实技术将中国长城再现，使人们能够更加容易地游览并保护长城。
56. running 考查非谓语动词。句意：长城绵延2万多公里，是举世闻名的历史地标，但攀登长城却很难。分析句子结构可知，句中已有谓语动词is，因此空处作非谓语，run与The Great Wall之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，应用现在分词形式。run“伸展，延伸”。故填running。
57. physically 考查词性转换。句意：每个人都或多或少对长城有一些了解，然而只有少数人拥有可以身体力行参与长城修复的技能。空处修饰participate in，应用physical的副词形式。故填physically。
58. which考查定语从句。句意：然而，微信小程序“云游长城”让每个爱好者在虚拟世界中成为英雄。在这个虚拟世界里，人们不仅可以参观长城，而且还能保护它。空处与前面的介词in连用，引导非限制性定语从句，修饰表示地点的a virtual world，此处in which相当于where。故填which。
59. has attracted 考查动词的时态。句意：到目前为止，该项目引起了广泛关注，并有了庞大的粉丝基础。根据时间状语So far 可知，此处应用现在完成时态。故填has attracted。
60. remarkable 考查词性转换。句意：小程序使用约50,000张高清的长城西潘家口遗址图片，为用户提供一次非凡的体验。空处作定语修饰名词experience，应用remark的形容词形式。故填remarkable。remarkable“非凡的，奇异的，显著的，引人注目的”。
61. a 考查冠词。句意：我们过去制作过纪录片并出版了动画书籍。这些都很受欢迎，但长城是一个复杂的结构，需要更多关注。结合句意可知，此处表示泛指。故填a。
62. programs 考查名词的复数。句意：一系列跟我们的项目类似的项目已经在中国推出，“A series of 62 (program)一系列的项目。
63. of考查介词。a combination of ...“……的结合”为固定搭配。故填of。
64. was listed考查被动语态。
65. its 考查形容词物主代词。
第四部分 写作
第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分）
参考范文：
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m writing to talk about the problem of food safety nowadays. To reduce costs and make more profits, some food companies don’t take necessary safety measures to guarantee the food quality. As a result, more and more low-quality food flows into the market, doing great harm to consumers’ health.
In my opinion, food is essential to human beings. We could not live without safe food. If no notice is taken of food safety, the health of the whole nation will suffer. So I call on the whole society to take action and put an end to the low-quality food. Only in this way can we live a healthier life.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
参考范文：
Paragraph 1:
“Something must have gone wrong with him,” I thought to myself. Sure enough, with a closer look, I found the boy waving his hands desperately. I quickly dived into the water, swimming towards the boy at full speed. By the time I reached him, he had sunk to the bottom of the pool, which filled my heart with fright and concern. I picked the boy up and headed to the poolside, keeping his head above the water.
Paragraph 2:
甘谷县2024届高三级第一次检测考试
英语试题
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟
命题人：王小兰
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题的答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At the hotel. B. At the customs. C. At the cinema.
2. How much money will the man get back?
A. $4. B. $6. C. $10.
3. How does the woman feel finally?
A. Defeated. B. Depressed. C. Encouraged.
4. What does the man want?
A. Ship models. B. Some chips. C. Pig dolls.
5. What made the woman wait so long for her clothes?
A. Her not being informed in time.
B. The wrong delivery of her package.
C. The breaking-down of the company.
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。
6. How long will the speakers wait for?
A. 45 minutes. B. 55 minutes. C. 60 minutes.
7. What will the speakers do next?
A. Wait in line. B. Do some shopping. C. Find another restaurant.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Who is the cake made for?
A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man’s daughter.
9. What will they do first according to the recipe?
A. Mix the flour. B. Heat the oven. C. Brush the pan.
10. What will the man finally do?
A. Cut out a piece of cake.
B. Put some fruit on the cake.
C. Write a message on the cake.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why was Mike’s brother crying?
A. Mike didn’t play with his brother.
B. Mike didn’t give his brother’s things back.
C. Mike didn’t let his brother play with his toys.
12. What does the woman think of Mike’s behavior?
A. Unfriendly. B. Unusual. C. Unselfish.
13. What does the woman advise Mike to do?
A. To share things. B. To be more careful. C. To make an apology.
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Brother and sister. C. Mother and son.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
15. What do we know about this manned flight mission?
A. It is the hardest to operate.
B. It travels at the fastest speed.
C. It has the longest staying time.
16. What do Taikonauts do to pass the time?
A. Play tennis. B. Play instruments. C. Play cards.
17. What does the woman’s final words mean?
A. Women are as excellent as men.
B. Women undertake more than men do.
C. Women are less suitable in this mission.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. Which pet may an outgoing person prefer?
A. A dog. B. A cat. C. A bird.
19. What may a cat owner be like?
A. Sociable. B. Careful. C. Clever.
20. What does the speech mainly talk about?
A. More outgoing dog people.
B. Less sociable cat people.
C. Pet people’s personalities.
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
Have you ever been into a cave? If not, please follow us and explore some of the most beautiful caves from around the world!
Marble Caves
Located in the center of Lake General Carrera, the Marble Caves in Chico, Chile, are only accessible by boat. The surrounding crystal clear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color(depending on the writer levels and the season). The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun’s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.
Reed Flute Cave
Reed F1ute Cave known as “the Palace of Natural Arts” is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China.The limestone cave offers a grand fairyland of stalactites(钟乳石), stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors.
Fingal’s Cave
This incredible sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. The cave’s size, shape, and naturally—arched(拱形的) roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral—like atmosphere.
The Blue Grotto
The Blue Grotto is the symbol of Capri. It is a sea cave found on the coast of the island and is a well-known spot to all who visit the area. This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance. When viewed from inside the cave, the entrance appears as a brilliant white light just above the waterline, while the underwater hole, which is the larger source of light, provides a blue light.
21. Why is sunset the best time to visit Marble Caves?
A. Because it has enough light in it.
B. Because it has the most beautiful scenery.
C. Because it is surrounded by clear waters.
D. Because boats are only available at sunset.
22. Which cave will you go to if you want to enjoy the strange sound?
A. Reed F1ute Cave. B. Marble Caves.
C. The Blue Grotto. D. Fingal’s Cave.
23. What is special about the Blue Grotto?
A. C1ear waters. B. Various birds and animals.
C. Bright blue light. D. Strange shapes.
B
A crowd cheered Kunle Adeyanju as he turned off his motorbike engine after completing a tiring 41-day trip. The 44-year-old left London on April 19 and arrived in Nigeria’s commercial center Lagos on Sunday after travelling more than 8,000 miles across 13 countries. He started the impressive journey to raise funds for Rotary International to deal with polio (小儿麻痹症) in his native Nigeria.
Accompanied by a dozen bikers for the last stretch of the journey from the Republic of Benin, Adeyanju was welcomed by supporters in Ikeja, in central Lagos. Adeyanju, called “Lion Heart” by fans, won popularity among the public by posting daily pictures with comments about his journey on social media. At every stop along the way, he was greeted by enthusiastic (热情的) supporters.
He did face some challenges, like the one in Mali where one of his wheels broke. “I was standing in the middle of the night, alone in a bush, not knowing what to do, without speaking the language,” he said, explaining he had to walk to the nearest village. “Fortunately, the locals helped me.” Not all of the challenges he faced were solved smoothly. “Mauritania, a country in northwest Africa, was ‘terrible’,” he said, after he got robbed of hundreds of euros. “The worst experience,” he added.
The former Shell employee self-funded his trip with $20,400 in savings, hoping to raise up to $48 million for Rotary International. “I have been suffering from a lack of sleep lately because I slept only three to four hours per night. But I feel proud because I finished this challenge,” Adeyanju said just after he arrived, wiping the sweat off his face. Adeyanju added that he is now planning to have a possible cycling trip to Ghana or a bike ride to Israel to help raise more funds. And he has another dream: to climb Mount Qomolangma.
24. Why did Adeyanju go on the 41-day trip?
A. To challenge himself.
B. To help people fight polio.
C. To connect with more people.
D. To advertise Rotary International.
25. How did Adeyanju become popular during the journey?
A. By using the title “Lion Heart”.
B. By commenting on other bikers’ journeys.
C. By sharing his experiences online.
D. By showing his deep love for his hometown.
26. What happened to Adeyanju in Mauritania?
A. He got lost in the bush.
B. He met with crime.
C. He failed to understand the locals.
D. He broke his motorbike.
27. Which words can best describe Adeyanju?
A. Caring and determined.
B. Reliable and outstanding.
C. Generous and brilliant.
D. Ambitious and humble.
C
Fashion designers are always looking for new materials to work with. Lately, it’s all about environment-friendly materials -- recycled tires, mushrooms, even pineapple fibers! What if you want such a pair of shoes? Thaely is here to help.
This sneaker brand out of Dubai wants to fight the growing problem of plastic pollution. Led by 23-year-old Indian businessman Ashay Bhave, they may have found a winning approach: making shoes out of plastic grocery bags. “Thaely” means “plastic bag” in the Hindi language.
“I was looking to create footwear that is cost-effective and safe for the environment,” Bhave said in an interview with a newspaper. “I needed to come up with something that uses recycled plastic without creating any more plastic waste. ”Plastic bags were the perfect solution. He said five trillion plastic bags are used around the world each year. “I was motivated to find a solution to this problem,” Bhave said.
That solution was the fiber called ThaelyTex. Made entirely from plastic bags, the material looks and feels like leather. That sounds promising. Better yet, the production process requires no additional chemicals and produces no poisonous by-products. The result is a smart-looking pair of white low-top sneakers.
Bhave wouldn’t expose the full process for making ThaelyTex, but he said that each pair of shoes was made from up to 15 plastic bags and 22 plastic bottles. Where do they get the materials? Bhave told Elle that was the hardest part. “The biggest challenge we faced was right at the first step of acquiring the plastic bags. ”
Finally, they got help from TrioTap Technologies, a waste management plant. Bhave said they offered to collect the bags and also process them into ThaelyTex.
So far, it seems like things are falling into place. There are already hundreds of pre-orders in place. It sounds like they have some plans for the future. “We have a few more colors coming up,” said Bhave. They also plan to put out a high-top model and bring in a line of clothing. Let’s hope their growth is also friendly to the environment.
28. Why did Bhave choose to make shoes out of plastic bags?
A. To set a new footwear trend.
B. To test new materials for footwear.
C. To reduce the use of plastic bags in his home country.
D. To use recycled plastic in an environment-friendly way.
29. What was the most difficult task for Bhave?
A. Having a few more colors for Thaely.
B. Processing plastic bags into ThaelyTex.
C. Collecting enough production materials
D. Dealing with many poisonous by-products
30. The underlined part“put out”in the last paragraph probably means__________.
A. produce B. conserve C. provide D. broadcast
31. What can be the best title for this passage?
A. Bhave: a promising young man
B. Thaely: killer of waste plastic bags
C. ThaelyTex: material out of garbage
D. TrioTap Technologies: a waste management plant
D
As you may have noticed, machine learning and artificial intelligence are two of the hottest areas in technology today. One company that seems to have been caught flat-footed in the artificial intelligence race is Apple. To successfully participate in new markets, Apple is seeking ways to combine its strategy in Siri and artificial intelligence.
Apple’s voice assistant Siri significantly falls behind competing smart speakers from Amazon and Google. Take HomePod, Apple’s smart-speaker product for example, though reviews praised the device for having excellent sound quality, Siri’s poor accuracy could limit its usefulness. Besides, the high price ofthe device also made it a harder sell than it would have been. Apple charges for the HomePod $350 while the competing Echo Plus, for example, costs $150.
If Apple wants to successfully participate in new markets, and keep its core iPhone and iPad products competitive well into the future, it needs to go from zero to hero in artificial intelligence. The company recently hired John Giannandrea, who previously led Google’s artificial intelligence efforts. And the company gave him more power, which seemed to suggest that Apple is really trying to rework its entire strategy in this field. Under this new specialist in artificial intelligence, some positive changes will take place in Apple’s artificial intelligence development.
However, let’s be realistic. A management change isn’t going to affect Apple’s products and technologies that we have seen for some time. Developing good software is a long process, especially considering the possibility that Apple will effectively throw out the current generation of Siri and start from beginning.
Nevertheless, one reason that I’m hopeful is that Apple seems to understand that it has a problem here and is making efforts to change the situation. If Apple is successful in reshaping its artificial intelligence efforts and continues to fund them appropriately, then there’s a reasonable chance that within a few years, it won’t be a laggard(落后者) in this field but a leader.
32. Why is Apple’s HomePod mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A. To advertise Apple’s new product.
B. To speak highly of its sound quality.
C. To exclude different smart-speakers.
D. To show the disadvantages of Apple’s AI products.
33. Apple is trying to rework its entire strategy in AI by ______.
A. reshaping its leadership
B. setting up a special fund
C. inventing new smart products
D. stopping using Siri in HomePod
34. What can we infer from Paragraph 4?
A. Apple will be greatly reconstructed.
B. Apple will update its core products.
C. Apple’s situation won’t get better overnight.
D. Apple’s products won’t be competitive.
35. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The future of Apple’s core products
B. The decline of Apple’s voice assistant Siri
C. Machine learning and artificial intelligence
D. The efforts Apple made to have a place in AI field
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。
Science can help you improve your study methods. For more than 100 years，psychologists have done research on which study habits work best. ____36____ . Here are 4 tips to improve your study habits.
Space out your studying
Nate Kornell，a psychologist at Williams College，thinks it’s a good idea to study the day before a big test. ____37____. Instead，space out those study sessions. Kornell compares our memory to water in a bucket that has a small leak. Try to refill the bucket while it's still full，and you can't add much more water. Allow time between study sessions，and some of the material may drip out of your memory. But then you’ll be able to relearn it and learn more in your next study session.
Practice，practice，practice!
Musicians practice their instruments. Athletes practice sports skills. ____38____. “If you want to be able to remember information，the best thing you can do is practice，” says Katherine Rawson. She’s a psychologist at Kent State University in Ohio. In one 2013 study，students took practice tests over several weeks. On the final test，they scored more than a full letter grade better，on average，than students who studied the way they normally had.
Test yourself
Nebel’s preferred study habit is one of the best way. Before big tests，Nebel’s mom quizzed her on the material. “Now I know that was retrieval（检索）practice，” she says. As Nebel got older，she quizzed herself. “____39____，” Nebel suggests. “Put questions on one side and the answers on the other side and try to quiz yourself the way the teacher asks questions，”she adds.
Dig deeper
It's hard to remember a string of facts and figures if you don’t push further. Ask why things are a certain way. How did they come about？Why do they matter？Psychologists call this elaboration. It’s taking class material and asking a lot of how and why questions about it. This helps you combine new information with other things you know. And it creates a bigger network in your brain of things that relate to one another，she says. ____40____.
A. The same should go for learning
B. Some tips help for almost every subject
C. Of course，nothing can replace studying with your mother
D. Some experts hold that studying late at night can be really useful
E. That larger network makes it easier to learn and remember things
F. Create a pack of flash cards every time you learn new information
G. But research shows it's a bad idea to force all your studying into that day
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The suburb I live in backs on to a large nature reserve. One morning I saw a koala (考拉) sitting in a palm tree in my front yard. I phoned around to ask what I could 41 this koala, but no one wanted to know. I ended up 42 the koala out of my tree and we crossed the road 43 for him to return to the nature reserve.
I’ve always been befriending animals. As a young kid I used to pick up lizard eggs and 44 them. It stimulated my interest as to why there wasn’t anyone wanting to come and 45 this koala in my tree. After that, I signed up for all the 46 I could find.
Once I had accreditation (合格证), I volunteered with the RSPCA in 2014, rehabilitating (使康复) wildlife. I was an ambulance driver, 47 overnight rescues. We rescued hundreds of animals and 48 more.
One day, I thought why not 49 my own rescue group focusing on my backyard? I purchased a two-acre property and built enclosures on it to 50 injured animals. Last year, I planted 300 eucalyptus trees(桉树), with seven varieties to 51 the koalas.
I cut the leaves of the eucalyptus trees for the koalas to eat and look after the 52 wildlife at our centre. If they recover, they are 53 back to where they come from.
As a kid I would never have imagined doing this. I feel like I’m the 54 girl on the planet that I get to do what I love. I believe it’s my 55 .
After Japan discharged nuclear wastewater, people are terribly worried about more animals, especially marine animals. Any animal has the right to survive and the Earth is our common home.Please care for our animal friends.
41．A．learn from B．do about C．require of D．save for
42．A．kicking B．shooting C．coaching D．blowing
43．A．together B．illegally C．angrily D．guiltily
44．A．roll B．sell C．break D．hatch
45．A．rescue B．admire C．purchase D．identify
46．A．courses B．races C．fairs D．shows
47．A．watching B．attending C．recording D．assessing
48．A．made out B．ran across C．gave up D．cared for
49．A．leave B．start C．dismiss D．advertise
50．A．house B．hunt C．train D．amuse
51．A．confuse B．direct C．feed D．test
52．A．aggressive B．hungry C．deserted D．injured
53．A．sold B．released C．thrown D．dragged
54．A．quietest B．greediest C．noisiest D．luckiest
55．A．guess B．calling C．treat D．fault
第二节： 语法填空（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。
The Great Wall, 56 (run) for more than 20,000 kilometers, is a historical landmark with worldwide fame, but climbing it is hard. Everyone may have some knowledge of it more or less, while only a handful may have the skill to 57 (physical) participate in its restoration (修复).
However, a WeChat miniprogram, Great Wall E-tour, is allowing every enthusiast to be a hero in a virtual world, in 58 one not just visits the Great Wall, but also protects it. So far the program 59 (attract) considerable attention and got a large fan base. Around 50,000 high definition pictures of the Xipanjiakou site of the Great Wall are used to offer users a 60 (remark) experience.
Liu Yuzhu, head of the China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation, says “We made documentaries and published animated books in the past. These are popular, but the Great Wall is 61 complex structure and deserves more attention. So we tried something new.” Liu also adds “A series of 62 (program) like ours have been launched in China, with a combination 63 public education and restoration of relics through digitization.” The Great Wall 64 (list) as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1987, the first of 65 (it) kind in China.
As a Chinese, I feel extremely proud.
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）
假定你是李华，目前食品安全问题引起了人们的广泛关注。一些生产厂家为了降低成本、追求利润，减少了必要的安全措施，致使一些劣质食品流入市场，对人们的健康产生了极大的危害。请你就此事给一家英文报社发一封电子邮件，谈谈个人看法并呼吁整个社会关注此事。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madam,
______________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第一节 应用文写作
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Lungs nearly burst. I struggled to lift my head out of the water. Inch by inch, my tired body reached the end of the pool.
Earlier that month, I had handed in my first job application at a local pool. Overqualified, I was hired on the spot. However, the tasks were boring: helping confused visitors and measuring the height of children before they went down the slide（滑梯）. I was capable of more. One day the manager suggested “This looks really easy for you. Why aren’t you applying to become a lifeguard? ”
“Well, lifeguarding demands more responsibility, strength and respect. Thus the position pays $ 2 more per hour. Your swimming skills are strong enough. All you need to do is to complete a certification class.”
Thanks to him, his words inspired me — You never know what you are capable of until you force yourself to do it.
Soon I passed the swim test. All left was to practice and learn first aid, CPR（心肺复苏）, and procedures for different land-based and water-based emergencies.
My new work as a lifeguard started soon. A well-intentioned yet anxious feeling in me soon passed. Days, weeks, and months went by without incident; emergencies were rare. The skills and training I had so carefully studied and acquired seemed unnecessary and useless.
Today appeared to be another uneventful and peaceful day. However, shortly after the other lifeguards signaled to the children to leave and exit the pool, I noticed one boy was still in the middle while the others had climbed up.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
“Something must have gone wrong with him,” I thought to myself. ________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Having the boy on the floor, I put my ear to his mouth and my fingers at his neck.
甘谷县2024届高三级第一次检测考试
英语试题参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1—5 BACBB 6—10 ABCBC 11—15 CAACC 16—20 BAACC
听力原文：
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At the hotel. B. At the customs. C. At the cinema.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Welcome. Passport and form, please.
W: Sure. Here you go.
M: Thank you. What’s the purpose of your visit?
W: I’m here for work. I’m on a business trip.
2. How much money will the man get back?
A. $4. B. $6. C. $10.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Hi, are you ready to pay?
M: Yes, could I get these two shirts?
W: Sure. The total is six dollars.
M: OK. I’ve got ten.
3. How does the woman feel finally?
A. Defeated. B. Depressed. C. Encouraged.
【答案】C
【原文】M: How was your exam?
W: I really messed up, Uncle. I couldn’t answer a lot of the questions. I already know that I failed.
M: Everybody makes mistakes. Auntie and I will always support you!
W: Thank you, Uncle. I will try again.
4. What does the man want?
A. Ship models. B. Some chips. C. Pig dolls.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Hey mom, are you at the supermarket now?
W: Hello? Sweetie, the sound isn’t very clear.
M: Don’t forget to bring me some chips, and I don’t want a small bag. I want a big one.
W: A pig ship? What is it? A model? I can’t hear you clearly. You can text me.
5. What made the woman wait so long for her clothes?
A. Her not being informed in time.
B. The wrong delivery of her package.
C. The breaking-down of the company.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Hi, Ben. I will go to the front desk to fetch my package. My new clothes finally came!
M: Did it take a long time?
W: Yeah. They made a mistake and sent it to the wrong address.
M: I want to send a package too. So I’ll go with you.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How long will the speakers wait for?
A. 45 minutes. B. 55 minutes. C. 60 minutes.
7. What will the speakers do next?
A. Wait in line. B. Do some shopping. C. Find another restaurant.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【原文】M: Wow, look! So many people are waiting in line. This place is always packed on Fridays.
W: I don’t want to stand here for an hour. Let’s go somewhere else.
M: It’s Friday night. Everywhere has a line. Let’s just eat here. We can use a waitlist app.
W: A waitlist app? How does that work?
M: You just choose the restaurant, and the app will put you on the waitlist and give you a number.
W: That’s easy. Does it say how many groups are ahead of us?
M: Yeah, 10 groups. So, it’s a 45-minute wait for our table, but we don’t have to stick around here.
W: Great. What are we waiting for? Let’s do some shopping to kill time.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Who is the cake made for?
A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man’s daughter.
9. What will they do first according to the recipe?
A. Mix the flour. B. Heat the oven. C. Brush the pan.
10. What will the man finally do?
A. Cut out a piece of cake. B. Put some fruit on the cake. C. Write a message on the cake.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C
【原文】M: Hey Jen, thank you for helping me bake a cake for my daughter.
W: No problem. It’s so sweet of you to make her a cake.
M: Yeah, but I’ve never made a cake before. So, hopefully, it’ll be OK!
W: I’m sure it will. What’s first on the recipe?
M: Well, it says to heat the oven first to 180 degrees.
W: I’ll do that while you start mixing the flour.
M: OK, I also need eggs, butter, and 2 cups of sugar? Is that too much?
W: Nope! 2 cups is perfect. Now we just put the mixture in the pan and bake it for 30 minutes.
M: That’s it? Well, that was a piece of cake!
W: Do you want to write a special message on it?
M: Yes. It’s “Happy every day!”
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why was Mike’s brother crying?
A. Mike didn’t play with his brother.
B. Mike didn’t give his brother’s things back.
C. Mike didn’t let his brother play with his toys.
12. What does the woman think of Mike’s behavior?
A. Unfriendly. B. Unusual. C. Unselfish.
13. What does the woman advise Mike to do?
A. To share things. B. To be more careful. C. To make an apology.
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Brother and sister. C. Mother and son.
【答案】11. C 12. A 13. A 14. C
【原文】W: Mike, do you know why your brother is crying?
M: I don’t know. Maybe because I wouldn’t let him play with my toys.
W: That’s not very kind. What do we say in our family?
M: Sharing is caring.
W: That’s right. Sharing is caring. That means you two need to take turns with your toys.
M: But he always plays them alone! He never gives them back.
W: You’re his big brother. You need to set an example for him.
M: But sometimes he even breaks them!
W: I’ll ask him to be more careful. And you can ask him nicely to give them back next time.
M: But...
W: No buts, Mister! If you don’t listen to my words, I’ll tell your father.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
15. What do we know about this manned flight mission?
A. It is the hardest to operate. B. It travels at the fastest speed. C. It has the longest staying time.
16. What do Taikonauts do to pass the time?
A. Play tennis. B. Play instruments. C. Play cards.
17. What does the woman’s final words mean?
A. Women are as excellent as men.
B. Women undertake more than men do.
C. Women are less suitable in this mission.
【答案】15. C 16. B 17. A
【原文】W: Hey, are you watching a video of the Chinese space station? Shenzhou-12, right?
M: Close. Shenzhou-13.
W: It’s hard to keep up with China speed! So how long are they in orbit this time?
M: Six months, the longest stay of any single manned fight mission in China’s history.
W: So do you watch them conduct experiments or spacewalks or what?
M: Pretty much. They even give lessons in the space station!
W: I wonder what the Taikonauts do to pass the time up there?
M: They go for jogs play musical instruments, and even play ping-pong.
W: Zero-gravity ping-pong! I gotta try that! Who’s that lady floating by?
M: That’s Wang Yaping. She’s become somewhat of a celebrity down here on earth.
W: Well, women hold up half the sky, so it’s only fitting that they should work in it too.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. Which pet may an outgoing person prefer?
A. A dog. B. A cat. C. A bird.
19. What may a cat owner be like?
A. Sociable. B. Careful. C. Clever.
20. What does the speech mainly talk about?
A. More outgoing dog people. B. Less sociable cat people. C. Pet people’s personalities.
【答案】18. A 19. C 20. C
原文】M: Are you a dog person or a cat person? What psychological factors make a person choose one type of pet over the other?
An outgoing person prefers dogs. This should really come as no surprise. Owning a dog is a social experience, because you always have to walk them and interact with other dog owners. If you really like talking to other people, a dog might be for you. Cats on the other hand tend to stay at home, which means that taking care of a cat requires much less social interaction.
Cat people are smarter. While studies show that dog lovers are more outgoing and lively, cat lovers score higher on intelligence tests, and are said to be more open-minded. They are also more curious about the world, even though they might not leave the house to see it as much!
Do you love a dog or a cat? Are you a different kind of pet person like a turtle person or a bird person? Does your personality match with some features we talked about earlier? I hope my speech will be helpful to you. Thank you for listening!
第二部分 阅读（共两节，每小题2.5分，满分50分）
A篇
21. A 22. D 23. C
这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了世界上最美丽的几个洞穴。
【21题详解】细节理解题。由Marble Caves中的“The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun’s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.”可知，游览的最佳时间：日出和日落时，太阳的光线照亮洞穴的墙壁，使之成为一种值得记忆的体验。所以为什么日落是参观Marble Caves的最佳时间是因为那个时候，洞里面有足够的光。故A选项正确。
【22题详解】细节理解题。由Fingal’s Cave中的“The cave’s size, shape, and naturally—arched(拱形的)roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral—like atmosphere.”可知，这个洞穴的大小、形状和自然的拱形屋顶与波浪相结合，创造出奇怪的声音，增加了如同大教堂般氛围的吸引力。所以如果你喜欢奇怪的声音，你可以去Fingal’s Cave。故D选项正确。
【23题详解】细节理解题。由The Blue Grotto中的“This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance.”可知，这个洞穴是独一无二的，因为它明亮的蓝光来自两个源头：洞穴的入口和入口下面的一个更大的洞。所以Blue Grotto的特别之处在于它的明亮的蓝色光。故C选项正确。
B篇
24. B 25. C 26. B 27. A
本文是一篇记叙文。为了给国际扶轮社筹集资金在他家乡尼日利亚应对小儿麻痹症，Kunle Adeyanju成功完成了从伦敦到拉各斯的摩托车骑行。
24. B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“He started the impressive journey to raise funds for Rotary International to deal with polio (小儿麻痹症) in his native Nigeria.”可知，Adeyanju进行为期41天的旅行是为了给国际扶轮社筹集资金在他家乡尼日利亚应对小儿麻痹症。故选B。
25. C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Adeyanju ... won popularity among the public by posting daily pictures with comments about his journey on social media”可知，Adeyanju每天都在社交媒体上发布旅行照片和评论，从而赢得了公众的喜爱。故选C。
26. B 细节理解题。根据题干中的“Mauritania”可将解题信息定位至第三段。根据第三段中的“Mauritania ... was ‘terrible’”和“he got robbed of hundreds of euros”可知，Adeyanju的钱在毛里塔尼亚被抢了，这让他觉得在那里的经历很糟糕。故选B。
27. A 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知，为了给国际扶轮社筹集资金在他家乡尼日利亚应对小儿麻痹症，Adeyanju进行了为期41天的骑行，由此可知，他是一个关心他人、乐于助人的人。在骑行中虽然遇到了一些困难，但他没有放弃，由此可知，他是一个意志坚定的人。故选A。
C篇
28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。印度商人Ashay Bhave找到了回收使用塑料袋的新方法——把塑料袋制成一种叫作ThaelyTex纤维，然后用这种纤维制作鞋子；这样，塑料袋得以回收利用，减少了对环境的污染。
【28题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“This sneaker brand out of Dubai wants to fight the growing problem of plastic pollution.（这个来自迪拜的运动鞋品牌想要对抗日益严重的塑料污染问题）”和第三段的句子“I needed to come up with something that uses recycled plastic without creating any more plastic waste.（我需要想出一种既使用回收塑料又不会产生更多塑料垃圾的方法）”可知，Bhave选择用塑料制作鞋子，是因为他想用环保的方式使用回收塑料。故选D项。
【29题详解】细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句话“The biggest challenge we faced was right at the first step of acquiring the plastic bags.（我们面临的最大的挑战就是如何获得塑料袋）”可知，对于Bhave来说，最大的困难是获得足够的塑料袋来作为生产材料。故选C项。
【30题详解】短语猜测题。前文“We have a few more colors coming up,” said Bhave.(“我们会有更多的颜色出现，”巴维说)”可知，他们会生产更多颜色的鞋子，结合划线句“They also plan to put out a high-top model and bring in a line of clothing.(他们还计划put up一个高帮样式，并推出一系列服装)”和句中的“a high-top model（高帮样式）”可知，put out是在该句子中是“生产”的意思，意思是说他们还计划生产一种高帮鞋。故选A项。
【31题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段的“Lately, it’s all about environment-friendly materials -- recycled tires, mushrooms, even pineapple fibers! What if you want such a pair of shoes? Thaely is here to help.(最近，完全是关于环保材料的——回收轮胎、蘑菇，甚至菠萝纤维！如果你想要这样一双鞋，泰利来帮忙。)”以及下文内容可知，这篇文章主要讲的是印度商人Ashay Bhave找到了回收使用塑料袋的新方法——把塑料袋制成一种叫作ThaelyTex纤维，然后用这种纤维制作鞋子；这样，塑料袋得以回收利用，减少了对环境的污染。所以，B项“Thaely: killer of waste plastic bags（Thaely：废塑料袋的杀手）”作为本文的题目符合题意。故选B项。
D篇
32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出苹果公司似乎在人工智能竞争中措手不及。为了成功进入新市场，苹果正在寻求将Siri的策略与人工智能相结合的方法。
【32题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“Apple’s voice assistant Siri significantly falls behind competing smart speakers from Amazon and Google.(苹果的语音助手Siri远远落后于竞争对手亚马逊和谷歌的智能扬声器。)”可知在与亚马逊和谷歌智能音箱的竞争中，苹果的语音助手Siri明显滞后。随后，作者拿HomePod作为例子，提到“Take HomePod, Apple’s smart-speaker product for example, though reviews praised the device for having excellent sound quality, Siri’s poor accuracy could limit its usefulness. Besides, the high price of the device also made it a harder sell than it would have been. Apple charges for the HomePod $350 while the competing Echo Plus, for example, costs $150.(虽然评论称赞这款设备具有出色的音质，但Siri的低准确性可能会限制它的用途。并且，这款设备的高价也让它比原本更难卖出去。例如，苹果对HomePod的售价为350美元，而其竞争对手Echo Plus的售价为150美元。)”对于HomePod的描述都是在指出其不足之处，展示苹果人工智能产品的缺点以支持本段第一句的观点。故选D。
【33题详解】细节理解题。根据题目定位到第三段第二句“The company recently hired John Giannandrea, who previously led Google's artificial intelligence efforts. And the company gave him more power, which seemed to suggest that Apple is really trying to rework its entire strategy in this field. (该公司最近聘请了John Giannandrea，他曾领导谷歌的人工智能工作。公司给了他更多的权力，这似乎表明苹果真的在试图重新制定其在这个领域的整体战略。) ”可知，苹果公司正在通过重组领导层的方式来试图重新制定其在人工智能领域的整体战略。故选A。
【34题详解】推理判断题。根据第四段中作者分析“However, let's be realistic. A management change isn't going to affect Apple's products and technologies that we have seen for some time. Developing good software is a long process... (然而，让我们现实一点。管理层变动不会影响我们长期见到的苹果产品和技术。开发好的软件是一个漫长的过程……) ”可推知，作者认为苹果的情况不会在一夜之间转变。故选C。
【35题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段“ One company that seems to have been caught flat-footed in the artificial intelligence race is Apple. To successfully participate in new markets, Apple is seeking ways to combine its strategy in Siri and artificial intelligence. (苹果公司似乎在人工智能竞争中措手不及。为了成功进入新市场，苹果正在寻求将Siri的策略与人工智能相结合的方法。) ”以及最后一段 “However, one reason that I’m hopeful is that Apple seems to understand that it has a problem here and is making efforts to change the situation. (然而，我抱有希望的一个原因是，苹果似乎明白自己在这方面存在问题，并正在努力改变这种局面。) ”可知，文章主要讲述苹果为在人工智能领域占有一席之地所做的努力，故选D。
第二节七选五：
36. B 37. G 38. A 39. F 40. E
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章就“如何改善学习习惯”给出了一些建议。
【36题详解】根据前一句“ For more than 100 years，psychologists have done research on which study habits work best. ”（100多年来，心理学家一直在研究哪些学习习惯最有效。），推断B选项（一些技巧对几乎每一门学科都有帮助）承接上文，引出下文的4 tips。故选B。
【37题详解】根据空格前一句“Nate Kornell，a psychologist at Williams College，thinks it's a good idea to study the day before a big test.”（威廉姆斯学院的心理学家内特·科内尔认为，在大考前一天学习是个好主意。），根据后句的instead体现出后文说明的是相反的做法，G选项（但研究表明，把你所有的学习都拖到那天是个坏主意），“but”一词表示句间逻辑的转折。故选G。
【38题详解】根据空格前两句“Musicians practice their instruments. Athletes practice sports skills.”（音乐家们练习他们的乐器。运动员练习运动技能。），根据下文“If you want to be able to remember information，the best thing you can do is practice，" says Katherine Rawson. ”（如果你想记住信息，最好的办法就是练习。”凯瑟琳·罗森说道）A选项（学习也是如此）符合题意，表明学习也需要练习。后文是对选项的解释。故选A。
【39题详解】根据上文“Before big tests，Nebel's mom quizzed her on the material. “Now I know that was retrieval（检索）practice，”she says. As Nebel got older，she quizzed herself. ”段落介绍了Nebel最初是考试前妈妈给她进行检索式复习。随着年龄增长，她自己采取这种方法复习。此句是引用Nebel说的话，她举例介绍检索式复习的一种方式。F选项（每次学习新信息时，创建一组闪存卡）符合要求。故选F。
【40题详解】根据前一句“And it creates a bigger network in your brain of things that relate to one another，she says.”（她说：“它在你的大脑中建立了一个更大的网络，把相互关联的事物联系起来。”。）可知，选项承接上文说明更大的网络使的作用。E选项（那个更大的网络使学习和记忆东西变得更容易。）中的that larger network的指代就非常明显，指代前一句中的a bigger network。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节:完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
【答案】41．B 42．C 43．A 44．D 45．A 46．A 47．B 48．D 49．B 50．A 51．C 52．D 53．B 54．D 55．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者为保护野生动物而成立了一个救援小组，并把援救野生动物当做自己的使命。
41．考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我给周围的人打了电话，问我能对这只考拉做些什么，但没有人想知道。A. learn from从……中学习；B. do about处理；C. require of需要；D. save for保存为。根据下文中的“I ended up ________ the koala out of my tree and we crossed the road ________ for him to return to the nature reserve.”可知，此处指的是作者不知道如何“处理”在前院树上的考拉。故选B项。
42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我把考拉从我的树上赶了出来，我们一起穿过马路，让它回到自然保护区。A. kicking踢；B. shooting射击；C. coaching指导；D. blowing吹，刮。根据空后“out of my tree”以及“for him to return to the nature reserve”可知，此处指的是作者决定把考拉从树上“赶”下来。故选C项。
43．考查副词词义辨析。句意：最后，我把考拉从我的树上赶了出来，我们一起穿过马路，让它回到自然保护区。A. together一起；B. illegally非法的；C. angrily生气地；D. guiltily内疚的。根据上文中的“we crossed the road”可知，此处指的是我们“一起”。故选A项。
44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我还是个孩子的时候，我经常捡起蜥蜴蛋并孵化它们。A. roll滚动；B. sell售卖；C. break打破；D. hatch孵化。根据上文中的“I’ve always been befriending animals.”以及“pick up lizard eggs”可知，此处指的是“孵化”符合语境。故选D项。
45．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这激发了我的兴趣，为什么没有人愿意来救我树上的这只考拉。A. rescue救援；B. admire羡慕；C. purchase购买；D. identify辨别。根据下文中的“We rescued hundreds of animals and _______ more.”和语境可知，本文与野生动物保护相关，所以此处指的是“援救”考拉。故选A项。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那之后，我报了所有我能找到的课程。A. courses课程；B. races种族；C. fairs展览会；D. shows展览。根据下文中的“Once I had accreditation (合格证)”可知，此处指的是作者报名学习一些“课程”。故选A项。
47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我是一名救护车司机，参加夜间救援。A. watching观察；B. attending参加；C. recording记录；D. assessing评估。根据上文中的“I was an ambulance driver”可知，作为救护车司机，作者经常“参加”夜间救援。故选B项。
48．考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我们拯救了数百只动物，并照顾了更多的动物。A. made out弄清楚；B. ran across偶遇；C. gave up放弃；D. cared for关心，照顾。根据上文中的“rescued hundreds of animals”和语境可知，此处指的是“照顾”野生动物。故选D项。
49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一天，我想，为什么不成立自己的救援小组，专注于我的后院呢?A. leave离开；B. start开始，成立；C. dismiss开除，解散；D. advertise做广告。根据下文中的“I purchased a two-acre property and built enclosures on it to ________ injured animals.”可知，作者购买2英亩的土地是为了“成立”一个救援小组。故选B项。
50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我买了一块两英亩的土地，并在上面建了围栏来安置受伤的动物。A. house收藏，安置；B. hunt打猎；C. train训练；D. amuse使愉快。根据上文中的“I purchased a two-acre property and built enclosures on it”及常识可知，在地上建围栏是给动物“提供住宿”。故选A项。
51．考查动词词义辨析。句意：去年，我种了300棵桉树，有7个品种供考拉食用。A. confuse使迷惑；B. direct指引；C. feed喂养；D. test测试。根据上文中的“I planted 300 eucalyptus trees(桉树)”以及下文中的“I cut the leaves of the eucalyptus trees for the koalas to eat”可知，考拉是以桉树叶为食，所以此处指的是供考拉“食用”。故选C项。
52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我砍下桉树的叶子给考拉吃，并照顾我们中心受伤的野生动物。A. aggressive好斗的；B. hungry饥饿的；C. deserted遗弃的；D. injured受伤的。结合语境以及上文中的“look after”可知，此处指的是“受伤的”野生动物。故选D项。
53．考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果它们康复了，就会被放回到它们来的地方。A. sold售卖；B. released发布，释放；C. thrown扔，抛；D. dragged拖拉。根据上文中的“If they recover”以及语境可知，野生动物受伤后被治疗，痊愈后“释放”到它们来的地方。故选B项。
54．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我觉得我是这个星球上最幸运的女孩，我可以做我喜欢的事情。A. quietest平静；B. greediest贪婪的；C. noisiest吵闹的；D. luckiest幸运的。根据下文中的“I get to do what I love”可知，能够做自己喜欢做的事情，所以作者觉得自己是“最幸运”的人。故选D项。
55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我相信这是我的使命。A. guess猜测；B. calling呼叫，使命；C. treat对待，请客；D. fault毛病。根据上文中的“As a kid I would never have imagined doing this. I feel like I’m the ________ girl on the planet that I get to do what I love.”可知，作者觉得自己小的时候从未想过的事情，现在成了自己喜欢做的事情，所以，作者觉得这是她的“使命”。故选B项。
第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
本文是一篇说明文。攀登长城并非易事，保护长城更加困难。微信小程序“云游长城”通过虚拟现实技术将中国长城再现，使人们能够更加容易地游览并保护长城。
56. running 考查非谓语动词。句意：长城绵延2万多公里，是举世闻名的历史地标，但攀登长城却很难。分析句子结构可知，句中已有谓语动词is，因此空处作非谓语，run与The Great Wall之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，应用现在分词形式。run“伸展，延伸”。故填running。
57. physically 考查词性转换。句意：每个人都或多或少对长城有一些了解，然而只有少数人拥有可以身体力行参与长城修复的技能。空处修饰participate in，应用physical的副词形式。故填physically。
58. which考查定语从句。句意：然而，微信小程序“云游长城”让每个爱好者在虚拟世界中成为英雄。在这个虚拟世界里，人们不仅可以参观长城，而且还能保护它。空处与前面的介词in连用，引导非限制性定语从句，修饰表示地点的a virtual world，此处in which相当于where。故填which。
59. has attracted 考查动词的时态。句意：到目前为止，该项目引起了广泛关注，并有了庞大的粉丝基础。根据时间状语So far 可知，此处应用现在完成时态。故填has attracted。
60. remarkable 考查词性转换。句意：小程序使用约50,000张高清的长城西潘家口遗址图片，为用户提供一次非凡的体验。空处作定语修饰名词experience，应用remark的形容词形式。故填remarkable。remarkable“非凡的，奇异的，显著的，引人注目的”。
61. a 考查冠词。句意：我们过去制作过纪录片并出版了动画书籍。这些都很受欢迎，但长城是一个复杂的结构，需要更多关注。结合句意可知，此处表示泛指。故填a。
62. programs 考查名词的复数。句意：一系列跟我们的项目类似的项目已经在中国推出，“A series of 62 (program)一系列的项目。
63. of考查介词。a combination of ...“……的结合”为固定搭配。故填of。
64. was listed考查被动语态。
65. its 考查形容词物主代词。
第四部分 写作
第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分）
参考范文：
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m writing to talk about the problem of food safety nowadays. To reduce costs and make more profits, some food companies don’t take necessary safety measures to guarantee the food quality. As a result, more and more low-quality food flows into the market, doing great harm to consumers’ health.
In my opinion, food is essential to human beings. We could not live without safe food. If no notice is taken of food safety, the health of the whole nation will suffer. So I call on the whole society to take action and put an end to the low-quality food. Only in this way can we live a healthier life.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
参考范文：
Paragraph 1:
“Something must have gone wrong with him,” I thought to myself. Sure enough, with a closer look, I found the boy waving his hands desperately. I quickly dived into the water, swimming towards the boy at full speed. By the time I reached him, he had sunk to the bottom of the pool, which filled my heart with fright and concern. I picked the boy up and headed to the poolside, keeping his head above the water.
Paragraph 2:
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