A
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), hundreds of marine(海洋的) species across the world come under endangered and critically endangered categories. Some of the endangered and recognizable marine species are named here.
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, also known as the Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle, is endangered as the rarest and smallest sea turtle.
Distributed throughout the Gulf of Mexico and U. S. Atlantic seaboard, they gather off the coast in northeastern Mexico and come ashore in large groups to lay eggs every year. As marine reptiles(爬行动物), they are threatened by oil spills, lack of food and marine pollution.
Vaquita
As a rare marine mammal, Vaquita is on the edge of extinction only a half-century after its first sighting.
Extensive fishing in the Gulf of California has endangered this marine species, resulting in a gradual drop in population since the 1940s. According to reports, there are only a dozen of these marine mammals left in the world since the percentage of dec line in their population was as much as90% since 2011.
Whale
Fin Whale is the second-largest mammal on the planet after Blue Whale and it is also a victim of hunting. According to estimates, the global population of Fin Whale ranges from below 100,000 to around 119,000.
Humpback Whale, another whale species, has also been listed as an endangered marine species. Before the introduction of the whaling moratorium (暂停) in 1966, the species was hunted for its fur, while the population dropped by 90%. Currently, around 2,500 Humpback Whales survive in the world.
Hawaiian Mon k Seal
A native of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiian Mon k Seal is one of the earless seals who live on warm beaches, unlike other seals.
According to recent research, only 1,400 Hawaiian Mon k Seals remain on the Islands. These seals are mainly threatened by predators like tiger sharks. Besides, other reasons like habitat loss and food limitation also contribute to their critical situation.
21.Why do Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles land on the beach in large groups?
A. To nest. B. To reproduce. C. To avoid attack. D. To hunt foods.
22.What is the major threat to Hawaiian Monk Seal?
A. Global warming. B. Lack of food.
C. Natural enemies. D. Habitat pollution.
23.Which of the following is the most critically endangered species?
A. Vaquita. B. Fin Whale.
C. Humpback Whale. D. Hawaiian Mon k Seal.
B
Chinese singer Gong Linna released her new song, titled Return Home, which describes the overseas Chinese people’s longing for their homeland.
Performed in Chaoshan dialect, the song is part of Gong’s music project, which has the singer perform songs in different Chinese dialects. “It is very challenging to sing in Chaoshan dialect, which is a new language to me, and thanks to the songwriter Danny Sim and the song’s producer Wesley Tan, who speak the dialect, I received intensive training and practised very hard,” says Gong. “The beauty of dialects lies in telling stories of different places. It’s like a music al map, allowing me to explore different places through dialects.”
The idea of the song came from Qiaopi, a unique form of mail that served as both a letter and a remittance (汇款) sent by overseas Chinese people to their families in provinces of Guangdong and Fujian in the 19th and 20th centuries. At that time, many of those emigrants, particularly from Guangdong and Fujian, sent money back home to support their families, as well as communicating with their beloved ones and expressing their longing to be reunited.
“Dialects are a source of knowledge, traditions and the country’s cultural heritage. When I listen to a song performed in a dialect, I feel the local culture instantly even though I never go there and know nothing about the place,” says Sim, who wrote lyrics for the song, adding that there are a growing number of musicians in China performing in dialects, which allow listeners to get an emotional touch.
“Chaoshan dialect links people from the region. However, like many languages, it’s dying. Many young people, especially children, rarely speak the dialect, which is a sad thing.” Sim says, explaining why he is keen on writing songs by using the dialect, “I love my hometown and by writing songs in the dialect, I feel close to my home. Maybe that is, culture identity.”
24.What difficulty did Gong face when performing the song?
A. She had the language barrier. B. The culture was unfamiliar to her.
C. The song had to fit in with the whole project.
D. There were many unknown stories in the song.
25.What does paragraph 3mainly tell us about the song?
A. Its history. B. Its influence. C. Its inspiration. D. Its significance.
26.What can we infer about the songs performed in dialects according to Sim?
A. They are dropping in numbers.
B. They are seldom sung by young singers.
C. They can stimulate affective bond.
D. They help us know many unknown places.
27.What drives Sim to write songs in Chaoshan dialect?
A. A sense of duty as a song writer. B. A sense of belonging to his hometown.
C. His eagerness to revive Chaoshan culture.
D. His addiction to the charm of the dialect.
C
When I was a child, the new year’s activity for my family is dumpling-making, but it’s been years since I’ve last experienced the uniquely carefree comfort and connection I felt during moments. My family has changed a lot, and gatherings like these simply don’t come together with the same ease as they once did.
This year, I came home in the evening to a dark house with pieces missing. I noticed things that I wouldn’t have before, like how my family slept earlier and got up later and how my dog had more trouble jumping up on my bed. After all, it’s easier to become blind to its subtle changes when you occupy it virtually every day of the year, and much harder when you must be exposed to months of accumulated change all at once.
Personally, the most precious childhood privilege is not the free extra snacks from flight attendants, but the privilege of thinking of the people and relationships around you with a sense of permanence. I mean this in the sense that it escaped my eight-year-old brain to think about how my parents were aging as I did or about the sacrifices they made for me until suddenly, I was an adult as they were.
I turn 20 in a couple months, so I’ve been seized with a feeling of adulthood, which feels far stronger than the transition into legal adulthood at 18 ever felt. It seems as if the “teen” part of“19”keeps me attached to the same category as the one my newly 13-year-old self occupied, carrying with it a certain comfort in the social allowances made for the immaturity inherent (固有的) to youth. But marching into 20 is different.
I’d so desperately wanted to move away and get a taste of independence upon starting college, but now I know that such freedom comes with loss and responsibility. Now I start to understand the governance of a circularity (循环) inherent to our lives and have a newfound appreciation for the things that remain the same.
28.What does the underlined word “subtle”in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Obvious. B. Sudden. C. Unusual. D. Unnoticeable.
29.Which of the following might the author agree with when he was eight?
A. Everything would be the same. B. His parents were becoming old.
C. Free extra snacks were common. D. His parents had done a lot to him.
30.In what way is 20 years old different according to the author?
A. Physical maturity. B. The social expectation.
C. The loss of freedom. D. The shift into legal adulthood.
31.What can be the best title of the passage?
A. A newfound appreciation for life.
B. The difference between teens and adults.
C. My passing memories of childhood.
D. My reflection on the switch into adulthood.
D
Amblyopia is the most common cause of vision loss in children. In all cases of amblyopia, there’s a stronger eye and a weaker eye, and it’s winner-take-all in the cortex (大脑皮层). The cortex learns to ignore the signal from the weaker eye. By ignoring the weaker eye, the brain doesn’t fuse (融合) images from both eyes. As a result, people with amblyopia can have trouble seeing in 3D.
In an attempt to solve this problem, doctors start treating patients with amblyopia at a young age, while their brain pathways are still developing. The children, usually under 7 years old, are often told to wear an eye patch over their strong eye to force the brain to rely on the weaker. But whenever the eye pa tch is removed, the competition can start over. For lasting improvement, new treatments need to teach the brain to stop suppressing(抑制) key visual cues coming from the weaker eye, says neuroscientist Dennis Levi of the University of California.
Now, several research teams are taking a new way that aims to get the brain to make better use of the information coming from both eyes. Several companies are working on treatment s based on this new angle. One is called Luminopia.
Luminopia’s therapy involves having children watch videos through a virtual reality headset. As the children watch, the headset blocks out certain parts of the display for each eye, so the patients actually have to combine input from the two images to get the full video.
The company conducted a trial showing that children with amblyopia begin to see better on eye chart assessments after three months of one-hour sessions done six days a week. But they have yet to measure improvements in long-term effectiveness. It is believed that if people with amblyopia don’t learn to fuse signals from both eyes from a young age, they never will. So some scientists think attempting to treat adults, whose brains have suppressed signals from their weak eye for decades, is a lost cause.
32. Why does a person with amblyopia have trouble seeing in 3D?
A. His brain is unable to receive images. B. His weaker eye fails to receive signals.
C. His stronger eye can’t send signals to the brain. D. His cortex overlooks signals from the weaker eye.
33.Which of the following best describes the effect of an eye patch?
A. Temporary. B. Ineffective. C. Wonderful. D. Comprehensive.
34.What is the working principle of Luminopia’s therapy?
A. Forcing the brain to rely on the weaker eye.
B. Activating the weak eye to get the full video.
C. Improving the situations with eye chart assessments.
D. Blocking out the images received from the stronger eye.
35.What can we learn about Luminopia’s therapy from the last paragraph?
A. It has an instant effect. B. Adults are its main targets.
C. It has long-term effectiveness. D. More trials need to be conducted.
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。
Art Appreciation
Art appreciation is an often overlooked skill. It’s more than simply looking at a piece of art and judging it based on what we see. It requires us to look deeper, beyond the surface into the artist’s intention. 36 The following tips would help you achieve it.
The first step is to prepare yourself mentally. Before you begin viewing any artwork, take moments to clear your mind of what a piece you think should look like. 37 That’s because an artist can present a unique visual experience by combining line, shape, form, color and space creatively.
Besides, examine the artwork closely. Take note of its elements mentioned above. Consider how these elements work together to convey meaning or emotion in the piece. Notice how the work makes you feel. 38 What can I see? What is the artwork saying? What feelings does it arouse in me?
39 Information about the artist and when the artwork was created can help you uncover the deeper symbolism present in the work that may not be immediately evident. Art is often used as a tool for social change. To appreciate art, it’s important to understand the context where it was created. The context behind a piece can be found through research and analysis.
Last but not least, sharing opinions on art also helps. Try discussing your thoughts on artwork with friends or family who may have different opinions. Taking the diverse understanding into consideration, you can approach viewing art work from different viewpoints. As a result, you can gain a new appreciation every time you look at it. 40
A. Relevant research counts as well.
B. Engage all your senses and ask yourself questions.
C. The process can bring you a fun and educational trip.
D. Leave your feelings aside and check out the questions.
E. To sum up, communication can also do good to your art appreciation.
F. With the previous ideas, you can get well prepared for the appreciation.
G. This will help you open up to different perspectives when exploring the work.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空格处的最佳选项。
The greatest sports moments often have a wonderful flow state behind the victories or performances. Being in flow refers to the moments where distraction reduces, and concentration 41 .
It was a 42 summer camp ping pong tournament where I was not only down 1 set, but 7points behind my opponent(对手), who had only 3 points left to 43 the set, and the tournament. For a comeback, I had to win at least 10 points, without making 44 !
Facing the desperate situation, I could 45 it a day and let my opponent win. Perhaps my opponent had already focused on the 46 , but failure wasn’t an option! Thus, I 47 it out, hoping for the best. I told myself, “Let’s just try and win the next point, nothing else.” 48 deep, I stared at the ball with a clear mindset and keen 49 . I took it, hit it back and scored!
5 points to go, 4 points to go... My opponent started getting visibly 50 and made mistakes. Point by point I was getting closer to being even.7-8. I was one point away from doing the 51 . My mouth was shut and my eyes stayed 52 the entire set. He made another error.8-8. The comeback was complete. The crowd went 53 ! Winning the next 3 points, I managed to win that set. In the last set, my opponent turned restless again. 54 the flow, I ended up winning the final set, and the tournament.
Despite a small game, it inspired me a lot. Not being able to control how our opponent plays, we can 55 how to react. Don’t be there, where you are not. Instead, be here and now! Stay in flow! Be concentrated!
41. A. limits B. decreases C. heightens D. changes
42. A. tough B. competitive C. crazy D. close
43. A. lose B. win C. tie D. restart
44. A. adjustments B. reservations C. efforts D. mistakes
45. A. call B. make C. leave D. take
46. A. defense B. attack C. celebration D. relief
47. A. figured B. tried C. pointed D. stuck
48. A. Sighing B. Breathing C. Regretting D. Struggling
49. A. attention B. interest C. insight D. appreciation
50. A. confused B. desperate C. exhausted D. uneasy
51. A. right B. impossible C. opposite D. previous
52. A. swollen B. bright C. sharp D. bloodshot
53. A. wild B. silent C. mad D. deaf
54. A. Going against B. Cutting off C. Holding to D. Recovering from
55. A. wonder B. determine C. predict D. consider
第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分 15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A lantern installation (灯组), the “A Night of Fish and Dragon Dance,” 56 (light) up Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden malls on Friday. The annual Yuyuan Garden lantern show in Shanghai, 57 (list) as one form of cultural heritage, is one of the country’s 58 (old) lantern fairs.
Now, the lantern show is taking place outside of China for 59 very first time, with 60large-sized bright structures and more than 2,000 lanterns lightening the Jardin d’Acclimatation —the oldest amusement park in Paris, as a way to celebrate the upcoming 2024 Year 60 the Dragon. Inspired by the legendary world of Shanhai Jing, 61 “The Classic of Mountains and Seas”, a Chinese literary classic, the Yuyuan Garden lantern show in Paris has built a world of lights and imagination for visitors. Highlighting various cultural and spiritual 62 (symbol), the lantern displays include mythical creatures such as Kunpeng and Yinglong, representing ambition and strength.
Beyond the lanterns, visitors can also admire traditional Chinese costumes and decorations, and enjoy 63 (them) in a mixture of dancing, acrobatics (杂技) and martial arts performances. The lantern show promises 64 (be) an immersive experience in the world of Chinese folklore (民俗) and lanterns. More than just a lantern show, it also 65 (serve) as an opening activity to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France in 1964.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
你校英文报五月份的主题是“新时代青年”,请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.新时代青年的品格;
2.如何成为新时代好青年。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Teens In The New Era |
第二节 (满分 25 分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Edward and Stephen were both eighteen years old. They were so together in friendship that they felt themselves to be brothers. They had known each other since childhood, growing up in the same block in Liverpool.
Edward was fair and lean, while Stephen was dark and short. Edward’s brown hair was always falling over his eyes, while Stephen wore his black hair in a natural style.
Each youngster had a dream of someday becoming champion of the world. Whenever they had time, the boys worked out at the Fencing (击剑) Club. Early morning sunrises would find them running along the Mersey River, wrapped in sweatshirts, with short towels around their necks.
Edward and Stephen studied hard and dreamt positively. Between them, they had a notebook filled with torn tickets of every fencing match they had ever attended. They each had taken part in many elimination bouts(淘汰赛) and had won many gold medals. The difference was in their style.
As fencers, Edward’s lean form and long reach made him better in attack, while Stephen’s short and muscular frame made him speed y in movement. Whenever they had met in the piste (击剑台), it had always been intense and competitive.
After a series of elimination bouts, they were informed that they were to meet each other in the finals next month —the winner to represent the Club in the Championship Tournament.
Fencing was like any other profession. The two boys knew friendship had nothing to do with it. But how would the competition affect their relationship? Everyday they continued to run together along the Mersey River. However, while joking with each other, they both sensed an invisible wall rising between them.
The day before the finals, they met as usual for their daily workout. After a mile or so, Stephen stopped.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“I think we both got something to say to each other.” Stephen said.
As the two went onto the piste, the audience held their breath. |
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应用文写作:(官方范文)
Teens In The New Era
In the new era, the role of youth has become increasingly significant. It's crucial for teens to embrace some precious qualities in the journey of constructing a better society.
Remarkable teens in this rapidly advancing era must exhibit responsibility, creativity as well as willingness to adapt to change, and experiment with new ideas, pushing the boundaries of possibility. To become an outstanding teenager, one must first cultivate a growth mindset, always seeking opportunities to learn and innovate. Furthermore, active participation in community and volunteer activities helps to foster a sense of duty and empathy for others. Ultimately, setting personal goals and working tirelessly towards excellence are essential for a fulfilling life.zshunj_cn
Every little effort counts! Let's strive to contribute positively to a progressive world and beyond. from yykz.net
读后续写:(官方范文)
“I think we both got something to say to each other." Stephen said. zshunjEdward acknowledged this with a nod. For a brief, uneasy moment, silence filled the air. “Let's be honest with each other," Stephen proposed, his voice steady and resolute. Edward gazed at him, a silent recognition and sense of comfort exchanged between them “Absolutely! We've shared a bond that goes beyond mere competition; we're brothers,” Edward affirmed. At last they reached an agreement that they would treat the upcoming match with intense competition and fair play. The following day marked the arrival of the finals. zshunj_cn
As the two went onto the piste, the audience held their breath. yykzEdward and Stephen stood face to face, their friendship temporarily forgotten in the heat of competition. Each fencer displayed his own distinct talents Edward's precise attacks and Stephen's swift footwork - leaving the audience unable to guess who would come out as a winner. The boys were completely engaged in the match, and in the final second, Stephen was narrowly defeated. In the thunderous applause from the audience, they embraced tightly, fully aware that no matter who the champion was, the true champion was their unbreakable bond of friendship.
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