辽宁省葫芦岛市2024届高三下学期一模考试英语试卷(含答案)

这是一份辽宁省葫芦岛市2024届高三下学期一模考试英语试卷(含答案)，共21页。试卷主要包含了阅读理解，七选五，完形填空，短文填空，书面表达，读后续写等内容，欢迎下载使用。


一、阅读理解
What is PayQuick?
PayQuick is a fast payment service fr shpping in the biggest supermarket in UK — Tesc. It allws yu t add yur credit r debit card details t the app s yu can use yur smartphne t pay fr yur shpping with just ne scan, which means yu can g wallet-free in all UK Tesc stres.
What are the benefits?
●Cllect yur Tesc pints autmatically
●Pay fr yur weekly shpping up t £250
●Use PayQuick ffline, even with n signal
●Track yur spending in Tesc
Hwever, nly ne qualifying deal per week will cllect the extra Tesc pints. Additinal payments in the same week wn’t receive extra pints. Tesc pints will be added t yur future Tesc pints statement.
Hw t get yur PayQuick?
Available t new custmers wh sign up by 3rd March 2024, the PayQuick app can be dwnladed frm the App Stre r ur fficial website. Once yu have the app n yur phne, register yur persnal details n the app t get an accunt. Nte that fr each custmer, nly ne accunt is allwed and a family shared accunt will nt be acknwledged. Finally, with all the preparatin wrk dne, yu’ll be ready t shp using just yur phne.
Plus, there’s n need t wrry abut yur bank details being stred n yur phne — they’re all securely prtected in ur data centers. S nt nly is it quicker and easier, it’s safer than ging shpping with yur wallet as well.
1．If custmers use PayQuick in UK Tesc stres, they can ______.
A. purchase things nly ffline
B. get their Tesc pints autmatically
C. keep track f their daily spending
D. pay fr their shpping withut limit
2．Which is NOT a must fr PayQuick users?
A. T register by 3rd March 2024.
B. T dwnlad the PayQuick app.
C. T bring their phnes with them.
D. T share the accunt with their family.
3．What is the authr’s intentin in writing this passage?
A. T ensure the safety f PayQuick.
B. T stress the imprtance f PayQuick.
C. T ppularize the use f PayQuick.
D. T illustrate the applicatin f PayQuick.
A rising star frm Virginia has secured the title f "America's Tp Yung Scientist" fr his grundbreaking creatin—a bar f sap designed t battle against skin cancer. At just 14 years ld, Heman Bekele emerged as the victr f the 2023 Yung Scientist Challenge, standing ut amng the ten finalists with his innvative creatin knwn as the Skin Cancer Treating Sap (SCTS) .
Bekele's brilliant cncept centers n the develpment f a sap that is nt nly affrdable, but als has the ptential t reactivate the bdy's natural defenders f the skin t stp skin cancer. In Bekele's wn wrds, "Curing cancer, ne bar f sap at a time." He always has endless passin fr bilgy and technlgy, and the Yung Scientist Challenge just prvided him with the perfect platfrm t display his ideas. Reflecting n his inspiratin, Bekele shared that his childhd played a significant rle in shaping his innvative thinking. Having witnessed peple wrk tirelessly under the sun, he culdn't help but wnder hw many were aware f the risks assciated with cnstant sun expsure.
"I wanted t make my idea nt nly scientifically exceptinal but als accessible t a brad audience, "Bekele expressed during an interview with the media. He received invaluable guidance frm Debrah Isabelle, a prduct engineering specialist, wh cnnected him with ther scientists t aid him in reaching his ambitius plans.
During his presentatin, Bekele passinately expressed his visin f turning the sap int "a symbl f hpe, accessibility, and a wrld where skin cancer treatment is within reach fr all."
Over the cming five years, Bekele lngs t perfect his inventin and establish a nnprfit rganizatin devted t distributing his innvative creatin t mre places including undevelped cmmunities, ffering hpe and a practical slutin in the fight against skin cancer.
4．What made Bekele an instant hit?
A.Starting a sap fashin.B.Overcming skin cancer.
C.Being the yungest scientist.D.Creating a sap against skin cancer.
5．What inspired Bekele t invent SCTS?
A.His cncern fr thers.B.His adventure in childhd.
C.His enthusiasm fr technlgy.D.His interest in medical knwledge.
6．What will Bekele d in the near future?
A.Obtain fficial apprval.B.Visit undevelped areas.
C.Increase the availability f the sap.D.Update the facilities f prductin.
7．Which f the fllwing can best describe Bekele?
A.Inspiring and mdest.B.Humrus and psitive.
C.Creative and cnsiderate.D.Curius and independent.
The last decade saw the rise f the field f “plant neurbilgy (植物神经生物学)”. That debatable field is based n the idea that plants — which d nt pssess brains — handle infrmatin in ways similar t cmplicated animal nervus systems. This thinking implies that plants culd feel happiness r srrw r pain, make intentinal decisins and even pssess cnsciusness. But the chances f that are “effectively zer”. “There’s nthing in the plant cmparable t the cmplexity f the animal brain,” says Taiz, frm the University f Califrnia, Santa Cruz.
Sme plants are capable f cmplicated behavirs. Fr example, wunded leaves can send warning signals t ther parts f the plant. But plants perfrm these with equipment that’s very different frm the nervus systems f animals, n brain required, Taiz argues. He and clleagues pint ut methdlgical faults in sme f the studies that claim plants have brain-like cmmand centers and animal-like nerve cells. But beynd the debate ver hw these studies are cnducted, Taiz’s team argues that plant cnsciusness desn’t even make sense frm an evlutinary pint f view.
“Cmplicated animal brains advanced in part t help a living being catch a meal and avid becming ne,” Taiz says. “But plants are rted t the grund and rely n sunlight fr energy, an inactive lifestyle that desn’t require quick thinking r utsmarting a predatr (捕食者) — r the energetically expensive nervus systems that enable thse behavirs.” “What use wuld cnsciusness be t a plant?” Taiz asks. “If a plant wrried and suffered when faced with a threat, it wuld be wasting s much energy that it wuldn’t have any left t d anything abut that threat,” Taiz says. “Furthermre, plants have plenty t d withut having t be cnscius, t. With sunlight, carbn dixide and water, plants create the cmpunds that sustain much f the rest f life n Earth,” Taiz pints ut. “Isn’t that enugh?”
8．The rise f “plant neurbilgy” indicates that ________.
A. It is widely recgnized that plants have brains and nervus systems.
B. Scientists prved that plants can handle infrmatin like animals.
C. Certain scientists believe that plants may pssess cnsciusness.
D. The science cmmunity believes in the prmising future f studying it.
9．What is prbably Linchl Taiz’s pinin cncerning plants?
A. Plants pssess animal-like nervus systems.
B. Plants perfrm cmplicated behavirs with brains.
C. It is nt understandable that plants have cnsciusness.
D. It is necessary fr plants t develp brains fr survival.
10．What is the purpse f Taiz’s wrds in Paragraph 3?
A. T explain a rule.B. T clarify a cncept.
C. T supprt an argument.D. T present a fact.
11．In which sectin f a magazine may this text appear?
A. Entertainment.B. Life.C. Educatin.D. Science.
A new study has fund that a child’s reading speed can be imprved by simply increasing the space between letters within a piece f text. The research, led by Dr. Steven Stagg f Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), examined the benefits f letter spacing and clured verlays (颜色标注) amng children.
Tw grups f children, dyslexic(有阅读障碍的) and nn-dyslexic children, were asked t read fur texts with either standard r extra-large letter spacing, bth with and withut a clured verlay. They were instructed t read the text ut lud while being recrded. The recrding was used t measure the number f errrs they made—specifically missed wrds, added wrds, wrng wrds, and prnunciatin—as well as the participants’ reading time.
The study discvered that text with increased space between letters prvided a benefit fr bth grups. On average, the dyslexia grup shwed a 13% increase in reading speed, while the grup f nn-dyslexic children shwed a 5% increase. In additin t imprving reading speed, it als resulted in a significant decline in the number f wrds missed by the children with dyslexia. Hwever, the study fund that clured verlays had n significant impact n reading speed r the reductin f errrs fr either grup.
Dr. Stagg, Senir Lecturer in Psychlgy at ARU, said: “We believe extra-large letter spacing wrks by reducing what is knwn as the ‘crwding effect’, which can hamper the recgnitin f letters and reduce reading speed.”
“Our findings strngly suggest that teachers can be cnfident that all children wuld be helped by increased letter spacing in reading materials.” Dr. Stagg added. “While we fund that clured verlays prvided little benefit, we suggest children shuld be encuraged t use verlays if they find these help their reading. Clured verlays may nt increase reading speeds, but they may extend reading stamina(持久力). Previus research suggests their benefits may nt becme apparent if reading time is less than 10 minutes and the shrt reading duratin f the tests in ur study may have put clured verlays at a disadvantage.”
12．What can we learn abut increased letter spacing frm paragraph 3?
A. It enhances reading cmprehensin.B. It sharpens reading skills.
C. It aruses reading interest.D. It reduces reading errrs.
13．What des the underlined wrd “hamper” in paragraph 4 prbably mean?
A. Prevent.B. Obtain.C. Change.D. Invlve.
14．What can be inferred abut clured verlays frm paragraph 5?
A. They might wrk better in shrt reading.
B. They might nt be recmmended by experts.
C. They might nt have been evaluated fairly.
D. They might have sme disadvantages.
15．What’s the best title f the passage?
A. Extra-large letter spacing can’t necessarily prmte children’s reading ability.
B. Clr verlays can prmte children’s reading ability.
C. Extra-large letter spacing can prmte children’s reading ability.
D. Clr verlays may nt increase reading speeds.
二、七选五
16．Minimalism isn’t abut being bring r getting rid f mst f yur things and living in empty rms. It’s mre abut identifying what adds value t yur life and brings yu jy and parting with things that dn’t. ① _________ .
Whether yu want t start the prcess f living a mre minimalist lifestyle r have already started but are finding yurself stuck, here are sme tips t help yu.
Be Clear On Why Yu Want T Live A Minimalist Lifestyle
Getting rid f useless things in yur hme, wrkspace and life, in general, can be challenging. ② _________ . Yet, chances are, if yu’ve barely used these items, yu wn’t need them in the future.
Being clear as t why yu’re ding it can be critical as it’ll help remind yu f yur gal, fuel yur mtivatin and keep yu ging even when yu’re feeling verwhelmed. ③ _________ . N matter the reasn, knwing why yu’re ding it is the best way t ensure yu successfully mve twards a mre minimalist lifestyle.
Clear Out Respnsibly
Opening a garbage bag and clearing ut everything yu dn’t want t keep is quick and easy. Yet, smene else culd use yur items r recycle them. One f the best things yu can d is dnate yur clthes t smene yu knw r a charity. ④ _________ . Lastly, as mentined befre, certain items can be recycled. Yu shuld nly thrw away things yu can’t sell, dnate r recycle.
Get In The Right Mindset
⑤ _________ . It’s abut finding jy and gratitude. It’s abut being satisfied when yu need t thrw ut smething ld and prmting self-care and lving yurself. The minimalist seeks simplicity, usefulness and clarity with less fcus n material pssessins and mre fcus n value in life. Clear the useless things s yu can fcus n yur pririties and gals.
A. Yu can als rganize a big garage sale
B. The best way t tidy up is t take it ne step at a time
C. Mindset is key t a “less is mre” attitude and lifestyle
D. That’s because it might be hard t part with sme f yur things
E. Living a minimalist lifestyle can allw yu t create a life f mre
F. This way, yu can get rid f the unnecessary things that burden yu
G. Perhaps yu want t create mre space in yur hme r limit yur carbn ftprint
三、完形填空（15空）
Sme years ag, I was stuck n a crsstwn bus during rush hur. The bus was filled with cld, tired peple 1 with ne anther. Tw men 2 at each ther fr an unintentinal push. An elderly wman gt n, and nbdy ffered her a 3 . Anger was in the air; n 4 culd be fund here.
As the bus apprached Seventh Avenue, the driver’s wrds came frm the speaker. “Flks,” he said. “I knw yu’ve had a(n) 5 day and that yu are depressed, but I will 6 . When each f yu walks by befre getting ff, drp yur 7 int my palm (手掌). My rute ges right by the Hudsn River, int which I’ll 8 them.”
It seemed as if a spell had lifted. Everyne burst ut laughing, their faces shining with 9 . The passengers wh had been 10 each ther’s existence were suddenly grinning (咧嘴笑) at each ther — is this guy serius?
At the next stp, just as 11 , the driver held ut his hand, palm up, and waited. All the 12 passengers perfrmed the gesture f drpping smething int his palm. The driver 13 the same actin at every stp that fllwed.
Occasinally we may sink int a grey wrld, but smene can 14 it like a ray f light, shwing us hpe. What if we are the light? 15 , anyne pssesses the pwer t shine n thers’ dark days.
17．A. satisfiedB. assciatedC. impressedD. annyed
18．A. wavedB. nddedC. barkedD. sht
19．A. reminderB. seatC. ride D. chice
20．A. mercyB. frtuneC. curageD. security
21．A. tughB. averageC. imprtantD. fruitful
22．A. make cmmentsB. shw upC. help utD. take risks
23．A. memriesB. trublesC. faultsD. tips
24．A. transfrmB. stretchC. accmpanyD. cast
25．A. envyB. greedC. pleasureD. pride
26．A. suspectingB. ignringC. expectingD. appreciating
27．A. rderedB. prmisedC. requestedD. reprted
28．A. chsenB. fledC. sittingD. exiting
29．A. repeatedB. designedC. interpretedD. evaluated
30．A. divideB. explreC. rewardD. brighten
31．A. HweverB. InsteadC. ActuallyD. Cnsequently
四、短文填空
32．“Lng Chenchen”, the masct fr China’s upcming Dragn Spring Festival Gala, has been designed and released recently as a cute yet lively dragn① _________ (celebrate) the year 2024. The seemingly cute-lking dragn takes inspiratin frm Chinese archaelgical discveries. The design f its nse② _________ (inspire) by a dragn-shaped jade item that was discvered in the Erlitu Ruins, ③ _________ majr site in Luyang, Central China’s Henan prvince that witnessed the rise and fall f the Xia and Shang dynasties. The fire shape pattern n④ _________ (it) shulder riginated frm a brnze piece with clud patterns dating back t the Spring and Autumn Perid, ⑤ _________ multiple materials appeared and scial changes were underway.
⑥ _________ receiving many likes, the masct has als sparked criticism. Sme netizens dubt the dragn character might have been synthesized(合成)by artificial intelligence. CMG, a design studi, ⑦ _________ (admit) that it has sme “imperfectins”, said it was created by designers “ne strke after anther” and that “all the⑧ _________ (feature) abut the dragn, including its patterns, clrs and face, have been revised by designers thrugh a lt f versins.”
The design has becme ne f the⑨ _________ (ht) tpics n Sina Weib and has been cmmented by mre than 200 millin netizens. “⑩ _________ it was created by AI r human beings, the masct has successfully delivered the spirit f the dragn.” a netizen psted n Sina Weib.
五、书面表达
33．假定你是李华，你校刚建成的室内游泳馆即将开放，请给校园英文广播站写一篇广播稿。内容包括：
1. 游泳馆开放的时间及注意事项；
2. 倡导同学们积极参加游泳，强身健体。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Welcme t Our Swimming Pl
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六、读后续写
34．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jean’s dream was t be a great chef, s when she was 20, she travelled t France, which has the mst famus cuisine in the wrld, t learn t ck. After twelve years, she was amng the best.
Her father, Bb, was getting ld, and she wanted t be near him. Jean accepted an ffer frm ne f Washingtn’s tp restaurants. The manager ffered her a handsme salary, and 30% wnership f the restaurant. The next day, Jean went t sign the cntract. As she gt ut f the car, she caught sight f a green sunshade. Instead f ging t meet the manager, she crssed the street twards the ld restaurant, Fargnetti’s. She pushed pen the dr and the memries came flding back.
Jean’s mum died when she was just 11, and her father lst his jb and was frced t freelance (从事自由职业). Mney was very shrt. When Jean turned thirteen, Bb had made a reservatin at Fargnetti’s, the capital’s best restaurant.
“I’m nt hungry, baby girl. I had a huge breakfast,” Bb said. “This is all fr yu!” “Oh,” Jean cried. “Daddy was s silly! He’s been saving t cme here fr lunch fr MONTHS and nw he ruined his appetite with breakfast!” The waiter, Carl Bader, immediately realised what was ging n and went t Mr Fargnetti, the restaurant wner, and tld him abut Jean and Bb.
An hur later, surprisingly, the waiter brught wnderful dishes and set them befre the father and daughter. “Lunch is n the huse with Mr Fargneti’s cmpliments (致意),” Carl said. Fr Bb and Jean, it was a free but magical meal. They were n clud nine when they walked ut. “Jean,“ said Bb happily. “I feel ur luck has changed!” And it did! The next day, ne f Bb’s ld friends called and ffered him a jb at a new magazine, and Jean believed Fargnetti’s had made it all happen. That was when she decided t becme a chef!
Twenty years later, the ld restaurant lked run-dwn and sad, but Jean recgnised the waiter immediately. “Carl?” she asked delightedly.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The man lked surprised.
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Jean was staring at Carl and a brilliant idea was taking shape in her mind.
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参考答案
1．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据What are the benefits？部分中“Cllect yur Tesc pints autmatically(自动收集你的Tesc积分)”可知，如果顾客在英国乐购商店使用PayQuick，他们可以自动获得乐购积分。故选B。
2．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据Hw t get yur PayQuick？部分中“Nte that fr each custmer, nly ne accunt is allwed and a family shared accunt will nt be acknwledged. (请注意，对于每个客户，只允许使用一个账户，并且不会确认家庭共享账户。)”可知，对于每个客户只允许使用一个账户，不允许共享家庭账户。故选D。
3．答案：C
解析：推理判断题。通读全文，本文介绍了PayQuick，一种适用于英国最大的超市Tesc的快速付款服务。通过在应用程序中添加信用卡或借记卡信息，用户可以使用智能手机进行扫码支付购物，享受无需钱包的便利。PayQuick的好处包括自动收集Tesc积分、每周最多支付250英镑的购物款项、线下使用功能以及追踪在Tesc的消费。文章的意图是推广PayQuick的使用。故本文的目的是推广使用PayQuick。故选C。
4．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中“A rising star frm Virginia has secured the title f“America's Tp Yung Scientist” fr his grundbreaking creatin—a bar f sap designed t battle against skin cancer.(美国维吉尼亚州一颗冉冉升起的新星获得了“美国顶 尖青年科学家”的称号，因为他的开创性发明一种可以对抗皮肤癌的肥皂）”可知，Heman Bekele发明了一种对抗皮肤癌的肥 皂，一炮而红，故选D。
5．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中“Reflecting n his inspiratin, Bekele shared that his childhd played a significant rle in shaping his innvative thinking. Having witnessed peple wrk tirelessly under the sun, he culdn't help but wnder hw many were aware f the risks assciated with cnstant sun expsure.(在反思他的灵感时，Bckele分享了他的童年在塑造他的创新思维方面发挥 了重要作用。目睹人们在阳光下不知疲倦地工作，他不禁想知道有多少人意识到持续暴露在阳光下的风险）厂”可知，Bekele对别 人的关心激发了他发明SCTS。故选A。
6．答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“During his presentatin, Bekele passinately expressed his visin f turning the sap int “a symbl f hpe, accessibility, and a wrld where skin cancer treatment is within reach fr all.”(在他的演讲中,Bekele热情地表达了 他的愿景，即把这种肥皂变成“希望、可及性的象征，以及一个人人都能接受皮肤癌治疗的世界。”)”以及最后一段“Over the cming five years, Bekele lngs t perfect his inventin and establish a nnprfit rganizatin devted t distributing his innvative creatin t mre places including undevelped cmmunities, ffering hpe and a practical slutin in the fight against skin cancer.(在接 下来的五年里，Bekele渴望完善他的发明，并建立一个非营利组织，致力于将他的创新发明分发到更多的地方，包括不发达的 社区，为抗击皮肤癌提供希望和实用的解决方案)”可知，Bckele希望建立一个非营利组织，将他的创新产品分发到更多地方， 包括欠发达社区，为对抗皮肤癌提供希望和实际解决方案，即增加肥皂的可获得性，故选C。
7．答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中“A rising star frm Virginia has secured the title f“America's Tp Yung Scientist” fr his grundbreaking creatin—a bar f sap designed t battle against skin cancer.(美国维吉尼亚州一颗冉冉升起的新星获得了“美国顶 尖青年科学家”的称号，因为他的开创性发明 一种可以对抗皮肤癌的肥皂）”以及最后一段“Over the cming five years, Bekele lngs t perfect his inventin and establish a nnprfit rganizatin devted t distributing his innvative creatin t mre places including undevelped cmmunities, ffering hpe and a practical slutin in the fight against skin cancer.(在接下来的五年里,Bekele 渴望完善他的发明，并建立一个非营利组织，致力于将他的创新发明分发到更多的地方，包括不发达的社区，为抗击皮肤癌提 供希望和实用的解决方案)”可知，文章介绍了一位14岁来自弗吉尼亚州的年轻科学家Heman Bckele，他通过创造一种抗击皮肤 癌的肥皂获得了“美国顶尖年轻科学家”的称号。未来五年里，Bckcele希望完善他的发明，并建立一个非营利组织，将这种创新 产品分发到更多地方，包括欠发达社区，为对抗皮肤癌提供希望和实际解决方案。由此推知，他一个有创造力和体贴的人。故 选C。
8．答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“The last decade saw the rise f the field f ‘plant neurbilgy(植物神经生物学)’. That debatable field is based n the idea that plants — which d nt pssess brains — handle infrmatin in ways similar t cmplicated animal nervus systems. This thinking implies that plants culd feel happiness r srrw r pain, make intentinal decisins and even pssess cnsciusness.(过去的十年见证‘植物神经生物学’领域的兴起。这个有争议的领域基于这样一种观点，即植物——没有大脑——以类似于复杂动物神经系统的方式处理信息。这种想法意味着植物可以感受到快乐、悲伤或痛苦，做出有意的决定，甚至拥有意识。)”可知，植物神经生物学在过去的十年里兴起，这说明该学科思想为小范围的某些科学家所认可，他们认为植物可能拥有意识。故选C。
9．答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“This thinking implies that plants culd feel happiness r srrw r pain, make intentinal decisins and even pssess cnsciusness. But the chances f that are ‘effectively zer’. ‘There’s nthing in the plant cmparable t the cmplexity f the animal brain,’ says Taiz, frm the University f Califrnia, Santa Cruz.(这种想法意味着植物可以感受到快乐、悲伤或痛苦，做出有意的决定，甚至拥有意识。但这种可能性‘实际上为零’。加州大学圣克鲁斯分校的Taiz说：‘植物中没有任何东西能与动物大脑的复杂性相媲美。’)”可知，文章指出植物拥有意识的可能性为零，接着讲述Taiz认为植物中没有任何东西能与动物大脑的复杂性相媲美，由此可推测出，他认为植物拥有意识这种观点是不合常理的。故选C。
10．答案：C
解析：目的意图题。根据第二段最后一句“But beynd the debate ver hw these studies are cnducted, Taiz’s team argues that plant cnsciusness desn’t even make sense frm an evlutinary pint f view.(但除了关于如何进行这些研究的争论之外，Taiz的团队认为，从进化的角度来看，植物意识甚至没有意义。)”和第三段“‘Cmplicated animal brains advanced in part t help a living being catch a meal and avid becming ne,’ Taiz says. ‘But plants are rted t the grund and rely n sunlight fr energy, an inactive lifestyle that desn’t require quick thinking r utsmarting a predatr(捕食者) — r the energetically expensive nervus systems that enable thse behavirs.’ ‘What use wuld cnsciusness be t a plant?’ Taiz asks. ‘If a plant wrried and suffered when faced with a threat, it wuld be wasting s much energy that it wuldn’t have any left t d anything abut that threat,’ Taiz says. ‘Furthermre, plants have plenty t d withut having t be cnscius, t. With sunlight, carbn dixide and water, plants create the cmpunds that sustain much f the rest f life n Earth,” Taiz pints ut. “Isn’t that enugh?’(Taiz说：‘复杂的动物大脑的进步在一定程度上是为了帮助生物捕捉食物并避免成为食物。但植物扎根于地下，依靠阳光获取能量，这是一种不活跃的生活方式，不需要快速思考，也不需要战胜捕食者——也不需要昂贵的能量神经系统来产生这些行为。’Taiz问道：‘意识对植物有什么用处？’。Taiz说：‘如果一棵植物在面临威胁时感到担忧和痛苦，它将浪费太多的能源，以至于无法对这种威胁采取任何行动。此外，植物在不需要有意识的情况下也有很多事情要做。通过阳光、二氧化碳和水，植物产生了维持地球上大部分其他生命的化合物。’Taiz指出。‘这还不够吗？’)”可知，Taiz的团队认为，从进化的角度来看，植物拥有意识是没有意义的，接着在第三段中Taiz讲述了植物没有必须拥有意识的必要，而且植物在没有意识的情况下也能做很多事情。由此可推测出，他的话是为了支持前面的观点。故选C。
11．答案：D
解析：文章出处题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“The last decade saw the rise f the field f ‘plant neurbilgy(植物神经生物学)’. (过去的十年见证‘植物神经生物学’领域的兴起。)”和“This thinking implies that plants culd feel happiness r srrw r pain, make intentinal decisins and even pssess cnsciusness. But the chances f that are ‘effectively zer’. ‘There’s nthing in the plant cmparable t the cmplexity f the animal brain,’ says Taiz, frm the University f Califrnia, Santa Cruz.(这种想法意味着植物可以感受到快乐、悲伤或痛苦，做出有意的决定，甚至拥有意识。但这种可能性‘实际上为零’。加州大学圣克鲁斯分校的Taiz说：‘植物中没有任何东西能与动物大脑的复杂性相媲美。’)”可知，新兴起的植物神经生物学认为植物有意识，而加州大学圣克鲁斯分校的Taiz认为这是不可能的，并在下文具体讲述了他的观点。这属于生物学范畴，最有可能出自杂志的科学模块。故选D。
12．答案：D
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13．答案：B
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14．答案：A
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15．答案：D
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16．答案：①-⑤FDGAC
解析：①上一句提到“It’s mre abut identifying what adds value t yur life and brings yu jy and parting with things that dn’t(更重要的是要确定什么能给你的生活带来价值，给你带来快乐，放弃那些没有价值的东西)”，承接上文F选项“F. This way, yu can get rid f the unnecessary things that burden yu(这样，你就可以摆脱那些不必要的负担)”切题，该选项中的“get rid f”对应上文中的“parting with”。故选F
②上一句提到“Getting rid f useless things in yur hme, wrkspace and life, in general, can be challenging.(一般来说，清除家里、工作场所和生活中无用的东西是一项挑战)”，承接上文D选项“That’s because it might be hard t part with sme f yur things(那是因为你可能很难舍弃你的一些东西)”切题，该选项进一步阐明挑战的原因。故选D项。
③下一句提到“N matter the reasn, knwing why yu’re ding it is the best way t ensure yu successfully mve twards a mre minimalist lifestyle.(不管是什么原因，知道你为什么这样做是确保你成功地走向更简约的生活方式的最好方法)”，本段主要阐述人们想要过极简主义生活的一些原因，G选项“Perhaps yu want t create mre space in yur hme r limit yur carbn ftprint (也许你想在家里创造更多的空间，或者限制你的碳足迹)”符合语境。故选G项。
④上一句提到“One f the best things yu can d is dnate yur clthes t smene yu knw r a charity.( 你能做的最好的事情之一就是把你的衣服捐给你认识的人或慈善机构)”，承接上文A选项“Yu can als rganize a big garage sale (你也可以组织一次大型车库甩卖)”切题，该选项与上文紧密衔接，都是清除自己不想要的东西的一些方法，与下文“Lastly, as mentined befre, certain items can be recycled.(最后，如前所述，某些物品可以回收利用)”构成逻辑上的并列。故选A项。
⑤由下文中的“The minimalist seeks simplicity, usefulness and clarity with less fcus n material pssessins and mre fcus n value in life.(极简主义者追求简单、有用和清晰，较少关注物质财富，更多关注生活的价值)”可知，极简主义者追求简单。C选项“Mindset is key t a “less is mre” attitude and lifestyle(心态是“少即是多”的态度和生活方式的关键)”切题。故选C项。
17．答案：D
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：公共汽车上挤满了又冷漠又累的人，他们对彼此很生气。A. satisfied满意的；B. assciated相关的；C. impressed印象深刻的；D. annyed生气的。根据上文“Sme years ag, I was stuck n a crsstwn bus during rush hur.”和下文“Anger was in the air”可知，因交通高峰期被堵在路上，公共汽车上挤满了又冷漠又累的人，他们对彼此很生气。故选D。
18．答案：C
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：两名男子因无意推搡而互相咆哮。A. waved挥手；B. ndded点头；C. barked大声嚷；D. sht射击。根据下文“an unintentinal push”和“Anger was in the air”可知，乘客都恼怒对方，两名男子因无意推搡而互相咆哮。故选C。
19．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：一位老妇人上了车，没人给她让座。A. reminder提醒物；B. seat座位；C. ride乘坐；D. chice选择。根据上文“The bus was filled with cld, tired peple”和“An elderly wman gt n”可知，公共汽车上挤满了又冷漠又累的人，一位老妇人上了车，没人给她让座。故选B。
20．答案：A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：空气中弥漫着愤怒；这里没有慈悲可言。A. mercy慈悲；B. frtune好运；C. curage勇气；D. security安全。这里没有慈悲可言。故选A。
21．答案：A
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我知道你们今天过得很艰难，很沮丧，但我会帮你们的。A. tugh艰难的；B. average平均的；C. imprtant重要的；D. fruitful富有成果的。根据上文“tired peple”可知，句子表示“我知道你们今天过得很艰难”。故选A。
22．答案：C
解析：考查动词短语辨析。句意：我知道你们今天过得很艰难，很沮丧，但我会帮你们的。A. make cmments评论；B. shw up出现；C. help ut帮助……摆脱困难；D. take risks冒风险。根据上文“yu are depressed”可知，此处表示“我会帮你们的”，空格处是“帮助……摆脱困难”，呼应下文讲司机想办法让乘客们开心。故选C。
23．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：当你们每个人下车前经过的时候，把你们的烦恼丢在我的掌心。A. memries记忆；B. trubles烦恼；C. faults过错；D. tips建议。根据上文语境可知，疲倦的乘客们因堵车心烦意乱，导致车上弥漫着愤怒情绪，司机想缓和这种情况，所以司机是让乘客把他们的烦恼丢在他的掌心。故选B。
24．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的路线正好经过哈德逊河，我要把它们扔进河里。A. transfrm使转化；B. stretch拉伸；C. accmpany陪伴；D. cast扔。此处表示把烦恼扔进河里。故选D。
25．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：每个人都笑了起来，脸上洋溢着喜悦的光彩。A. envy忌妒；B. greed贪婪；C. pleasure快乐；D. pride骄傲。根据上文“Everyne burst ut laughing”可知，每个人都笑了起来，脸上洋溢着喜悦的光彩。故选C。
26．答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：一直无视对方存在的乘客们突然互相笑了——这家伙是认真的吗？A. suspecting怀疑；B. ignring忽视；C. expecting期待；D. appreciating感激。根据上文“The bus was filled with cld, tired peple”和下文“were suddenly grinning (咧嘴笑) at each ther”可知，乘客们一开始都很冷漠，不太可能会注意身边的人，司机提议后，一直无视对方存在的乘客们突然互相笑了。故选B。
27．答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：到了下一站，就像答应过的那样，司机伸出手，掌心朝上，等待着。A. rdered命令；B. prmised答应；C. requested要求；D. reprted报道。到了下一站，就像答应过的那样，司机伸出手，掌心朝上，等待着接乘客们的烦恼了。故选B。
28．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：所有要离开的乘客都做了一个把什么东西扔到他的手掌里的手势。A. chsen选择；B. fled愚弄；C. sitting坐；D. exiting离去。根据上文“befre getting ff”和下文“perfrmed the gesture f drpping smething int his palm”可知，所有要离开的乘客都做了一个把什么东西扔到他的手掌里的手势。故选D。
29．答案：A
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：司机在接下来的每一站都重复同样的动作。A. repeated重复；B. designed设计；C. interpreted解释；D. evaluated评价。根据下文“the same actin at every stp that fllwed”可知，司机在接下来的每一站都重复同样的动作。故选A。
30．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：偶尔我们会陷入灰暗的世界，但总有人能像一线光明一样照亮它，给我们带来希望。A. divide分开；B. explre探索；C. reward奖励；D. brighten使明亮。根据下文“like a ray f light”可知，总有人能像一线光明一样照亮我们的灰暗世界。故选D。
31．答案：C
解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：事实上，任何人都有能力照亮别人的黑暗日子。A. Hwever然而；B. Instead代替，反而；C. Actually事实上；D. Cnsequently因此。根据下文“anyne pssesses the pwer t shine n thers’ dark days”可知，事实上，任何人都有能力照亮别人的黑暗日子，就像司机所做的一样。故选C。
32．答案：①t celebrate②was inspired③a④its⑤when⑥While⑦admitting⑧features⑨httest⑩Alught
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33．答案：Welcme t Our Swimming Pl
Dear fellw students,
This is Li Hua. I am excited t annunce that ur schl’s brand-new indr swimming pl is ready fr its grand pening.
The swimming pl will be pen frm 1pm t 9pm n the weekday and 8am-9pm n the weekend. Befre yu dive in, remember t bey the safety guidelines as fllws. First f all, remember t bring yur swimwear and twels s as t ensure a safe and enjyable swimming envirnment. What’s mre, cnsider jining swimming classes if yu're new t swimming r want t enhance yur skills. Additinally, It is frbidden t dive in shallw areas, which will be dangerus.
We encurage all students t take advantage f this fantastic facility. Swimming is nt nly a getaway t relax but als an excellent frm f exercise t keep yur bdy fit and healthy. S let’s dive in fr a refreshing experience!
See yu at the pl!
解析：1.词汇积累
兴奋的：excited→ thrilled
此外：what’s mre → in additin
考虑：cnsider→ take…int cnsideratin
提高：enhance → imprve
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：First f all, remember t bring yur swimwear and twels s as t ensure a safe and enjyable swimming envirnment.
拓展句：First f all, remember t bring yur swimwear and twels s that we can ensure a safe and enjyable swimming envirnment.
【高分句型1】I am excited t annunce that ur schl’s brand-new indr swimming pl is ready fr its grand pening.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】Befre yu dive in, remember t bey the safety guidelines as fllws.（运用了befre引导的状语从句）
34．答案： The man lked surprised. “Yes, ma’am,” he said. “Hw may I help yu?” “Twenty years ag I came here fr my thirteenth birthday,” Jean explained. “Yu spke t Mr Fargnetti and he gave us a wnderful lunch fr free. I’m s glad t have an pprtunity t thank yu!” Carl smiled, remembering Jean. He tld Jean that Mr Fargnetti passed away five years ag, and he left Carl the restaurant. Carl had prmised he wuld keep it ging, and he tried, but it wasn’t that easy. Their chef left and the replacement was a disaster.
Jean was staring at Carl and a brilliant idea was taking shape in her mind. “I’m a chef. I’m Jean Earl,” she said. “I’ll turn Fargnetti’s arund! Let’s d it fr Mr Fargnetti!” Carl’s muth hung pen. He knew Jean was famus and was afraid he culdn’t affrd her. Hwever, Jean just wanted t help, asking fr n pay. Jean turned dwn the cntract she’d been ffered, and went t wrk at Fargnetti’s. Within a year, the ld restaurant was bked slid, with waiting lists f celebrity custmers. A kind gesture can change a life and bring gd things t yu.
解析：1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“那人看起来很惊讶。”可知，第一段可描写Jean和Carl交谈，Jean告诉他过去的事情，Carl告诉她餐馆的现状。
②由第二段首句内容“Jean盯着Carl，一个绝妙的主意在她脑海中逐渐成形。”可知，第二段可描写Jean提出帮助扭转餐馆的局面，并且做到了。
2.续写线索：告知以前吃免费午餐的情况——Carl想起Jean——Carl告诉Jean餐馆现状——Jean提出帮助餐馆——Jean拒绝已经被提供的工作——餐厅情况好转
3.词汇激活
行为类
①解释：explain/interpret
②想要做某事：want t d/feel like ding sth.
③拒绝：turn dwn/decline
情绪类
①高兴：glad/delighted
②害怕：be afraid/fear
[高分句型1] He tld Jean that Mr Fargnetti passed away five years ag, and he left Carl the restaurant. (由that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] Carl had prmised he wuld keep it ging, and he tried, but it wasn’t that easy. (由that引导的宾语从句)