英语试题
2023. 12
(本试卷共 12 页，共四部分;全卷满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟)
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上。
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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。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅
读一遍。
1. What will Peter do next?
A. Book tickets. B. Have a class. C. Change his schedule.
2. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a store. B. In a car. C. In a post office.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A funny man. B. A car accident. C. A car advertisement.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Co-workers. B. Neighbors. C. Boss and employee.
5. When is the weather report on?
A. At 5:50. B. At 5:55. C. At 6:10.
第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1. 5 分，满分 22. 5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项
中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟;听完后，
各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。
6. What is “Papa” used for?
A. Getting directions. B. Watching short videos. C. Ordering home service.
7. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Take exercise. B. Make a phone call. C. Download the “Papa” app.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. Where does John read about the wildlife corridor?
A. In a newspaper. B. On the Internet. C. In a magazine.
9. What do we know about the wildlife corridor now?
A. It’s mainly for mountain lions.
B. It’ll be completed in two years.
C. Construction work hasn’t begun yet.
10. What is the woman’s attitude towards the wildlife corridor?
A. Disappointed. B. Concerned. C. Pleased.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What does Jenny offer to do?
A. Find a teacher for the man.
B. Teach the man to play golf.
C. Introduce the man to a camp.
12. Why does Jenny want to learn to swim?
A. For a new hobby. B. For the work at camp. C. For some fun with kids.
13. How often will Jenny learn to swim?
A. Twice a week. B. Three times a week. C. Four times a week.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What does Jed say about the wingsuit?
A. It has a bat pattern. B. It will become cheap. C. It is his favorite invention.
15. Who were the “talking gloves” invented for?
A. Children. B. The old. C. Deaf people.
16. Who had the idea of producing clouds Indoors?
A. Some students. B. A Dutch artist. C. A technologist.
17. What does Jed think of producing clouds indoors?
A. Wonderful. B. Impractical. C. Useless.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. How many days do inactive people feel bad per year on average?
A. 35. B. 43. C. 53.
19. What sport might have more positive effect?
A. Basketball. B. Cycling. C. Running
20 What seems to be the speaker’s opinion?
A. Any exercise is better than no exercise.
B. A right type of exercise is more important.
C. A perfect balance is a must while exercising.
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
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building, through the antique Queen Anne and King William buildings. On the way, you will pass the recently
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facilities, student accommodation, the students’ union and sports facilities. Our student guides will show you all the
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Explore the historic Maritime Campus and discover its rich maritime history. Our knowledgeable guides will
show you around the campus. The tour will include a visit to the beautifully restored Old Royal Naval College,
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1. What do all the campuses of GU have in common?
A. They possess top-class facilities. B. They offer guided campus tours.
C. They have historic constructions. D. They supply accommodation visits.
2. Which campus best suits students who enjoy an active social life?
A. Greenwich Campus Tours. B. Avery Hill Campus Tour.
C. Medway Campus Tours. D. Maritime Campus Tours.
3. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A guidebook. B. A newspaper.
C. A travel magazine. D. A college website.
B
Sylvia Ezer didn’t expect her shopping trip to take a turn for the extraordinary. On any other day, she would
have been content to hang around some high street stores. But earlier this year, Ezer entered her favorite shop and
created a fashion fairytale, one that led to the 88-year-old Londoner starring in a high street brand’s autumn-winter
campaign.
Recalling their encounter, Ezer said she was just wandering around White Stuff’s shop when someone came
over and asked her to take pictures. “She really stood out to me,” says her photographer. “She looked so individual
and lively.” Soon, her images were shared on Instagram as part of customer street-style series. The comments were
very favorable and completely unexpected, because the brand invited Ezer to appear in its main autumn campaign.
Ezer’s interest in fashion kicked off at eight years old. Entering university, she studied drama and
performance. After marriage, she wanted to perform, but it wasn’t that easy. So she worked as a model until their
children’s birth. Once all her children were in school, she returned to drama, running Shakespeare workshops and
other theatre projects in schools. Finding herself the poster girl for a brand aged 88 has been the happiest surprise of
her later life.
“You don’t see many mature women in fashion,” she says, “Brands should have some older models who look
the way they look, rather than trying to look much younger. I’ll be happy to see people from the older generation
watching my posters, think she looks okay. Maybe I can wear that kind of thing, too.” Then, she added, “I suppose
it gives you confidence, as an older person and makes you realize that whatever you would like to try, you should
go ahead and do it.”
4. What brought Ezer to a high street brand campaign?
A. A visit to a photographer. B. Keeping brand relationships.
C. An unexpected encounter. D. Winning a model competition.
5. What can we learn about Ezer from paragraph 3?
A. She sacrificed her family life. B. She stuck to her pursuit to art.
C. She started workshops in youth. D. She became a successful dramatist.
6. What change in fashion does Ezer advocate?
A. Models from older generations. B. Greater diversity in fashion style.
C. Elderly people with much make-up. D. Mature models in their natural state.
7. Which of the following can best describe Ezer?
A. Confident and inspiring. B. Responsible and generous.
C. Creative and fashionable. D. Humorous and determined.
C
Plastic pollution is growing rapidly across Earth’s ecosystems and its threat to humanity and wildlife is too.
Outcomes for health and the environment will be severe unless we address it, says a United Nations (UN) report.
But the discovery of microplastics in human blood means immediate action is needed.
Researchers found tiny plastic particles (微粒), less than one-thousandth of a millimeter in size, in almost 80
percent of 22 people they tested. Such small plastics can travel through the body and could stick in our vital organs.
These tiny pieces could damage cells and tissues, causing many diseases like cancer.
“I was shocked but not surprised. We already knew that microplastics have been found in human organs. The
body finds it hard to break these particles down, which associate them with chronic (长期的) disease,” said Jo
Royle, the CEO of Common Seas—a social enterprise looking to stop plastic pollution. “It’s clear that the best way
to battle with microplastics and prevent health problems is to make sure they don’t end up being deserted in our
environment in the first place,” added Royle. “This is why we need leaders and businesses to take responsibility for
plastic trash along its lifecycle.”
Some oil and gas companies that supply plastic products plan to expand plastic output and double production
in the next 20 years. But analysts say that would backfire on people, governments, and industries rejecting plastic to
protect the environment. Big brands are reducing plastic packaging and changing to alternatives. Plastic is seen as a
threat as large as climate change and a UN treaty against pollution is the result.
Natural products like plant materials and even silk offer plastic alternatives, especially in food and product
packaging. But the UN believes we cannot simply recycle our way out of the problem. An immediate reduction and
industry transformation are needed. As the blood microplastic study suggests, that transformation must be rapid.
Because the rate at which we absorb plastic into our bodies is faster than the rate we remove it. And that needs a
planet-wide response.
8. What is the best way to solve microplastics problems according to Royle?
A. Medical treatments for microplastics.
B. Restrictions on throwing plastic waste.
C. Developing natural alternatives to plastic.
D. Raising personal awareness of microplastic.
9. What do the underlined words “backfire on” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Go against. B. Apply to. C. Depend on. D. Respond to.
10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Recycling plastics proves to be not effective at all.
B. Rapid transformation in plastic industry is needed.
C. Most natural materials can be alternatives to plastics.
D. The rate of bodies’ absorbing plastics is uncontrollable.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Plastic Pollution Is Transforming Humans’ Lifestyle
B. Increasing Updated Plastics Have Enjoyed Popularity
C. Microplastics in Blood Highlight Health Emergency
D. Practical Solutions to Plastic Waste Are Approaching
D
Most people who’ve stayed up all night know the “tired and nervous” feeling the next day. The body might be
exhausted, but the brain feels active or even crazy. Even after these changes fade away, sleep loss can have a strong
anti-depression effect on people for several days.
To figure it out, a team of biologists from Northwestern University looked at the effects of sleep loss in mice.
In the beginning, they created a depressed state in all the mice by repeatedly giving them small shocks. In response
to these shocks, the mice entered a depressive-like state and eventually stopped trying to escape their cages.
Subsequently, some were allowed to sleep while others were forced to stay up. Later, they tested the mice’s
response to shocks again. They found that after this sleepless night, the mice that had stayed up were less depressed
and showed more attempts to escape the shocks.
What causes these changes in mice? To see how the mice’s brains responded to their sleepless night, the
researchers measured dopamine neuron (神经元) activity. They saw that mice lacking in sleep showed higher
dopamine activity in three regions: the prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮质), nucleus accumbens (伏隔核) and
hypothalamus (下丘脑).
To figure out which areas were related to the mice’s anti-depression effect, they silenced dopamine reactions
in each of these areas of the brain. The anti-depression effect disappeared in mice when the team silenced the
dopamine input in the prefrontal cortex, while it continued to exist when they do the same to the other two regions.
That’s why Yevgenia Kozorovitskiy, the leading researcher, says that this region may be important in relieving
depression.
Based on the belief that transitions between a depressed state and a non-depressed state are influenced by the
brain’s ability to reorganize connections, Kozorovitskiy and her team looked at individual neurons in the prefrontal
cortex for signs of growth. They saw evidence of the new connections, suggesting that dopamine had reconnected
neurons in the mice brains to maintain their mood for several days. Kozorovitskiy says this work may help future
studies on depression treatment, but whether it’ll cure depression remains to be seen.
12. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A. To present a fact. B. To introduce a study.
C. To make a prediction. D. To analyze a phenomenon.
13. What did researchers find in their study?
A. The mice staying up were constantly depressed.
B. The mice with sleep loss gave up escaping cages.
C. The mice with enough sleep didn’t react to shocks.
D. The mice sleeping less were in anti-depression state.
14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. Uncovering causes of mice’s changes. B. Testing new treatment for depression.
C. Finding mice’s reaction to environment. D. Assessing the amount of dopamine input.
15. What is Kozorovitskiy’s attitude towards the finding of the study?
A. Optimistic. B. Objective. C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2. 5 分，满分 12. 5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you considered how to choose your major in university, which is of great significance for your future
career? Here is some practical advice.
Initially, don’t choose a major merely based on money, otherwise mistakes will happen. ____16____ Can you
see yourself investing the next 40 years in this career without getting bored? Actually choosing a major with high-
paying career won’t guarantee you a high-paying job. It depends on position openings and your competitors when
you graduate.
____17____ You want to pick something that interests you, but you need to be sure you won’t get sick of it as
time progresses. ____18____ A hobby is a pursuit outside one’s regular occupation for relaxation while passion
comforts you and drives you crazy at the same time. It isn’t relaxing. It inserts itself into your life. When you
choose to study your hobby and build your life around it, it can lose its appeal and won’t be relaxing.
Thirdly, never choose a major by feeling instead of research. Being interested in a major isn’t enough.
Researching the field will ensure you to choose a right major. If you know someone in the field, ask them for some
information. Besides, consider the entire journey you’ll pursue—the coursework, the major demands, the school
time you’ll need, and the available job prospects. ____19____
Lastly, don’t always depend on your parents. ____20____ However, the choice is ultimately yours. If anyone
wants to help you in choosing a major and you completely agree with their opinions, then go with it. But if you
want your future to go in any other direction, speak up. The only way to get the best outcome is to shape your own
future.
A. Next, a hobby is never meant to be your priority.
B. The opinions of your family aren’t something to ignore.
C. Besides, keep a balance between hobbies and relaxation.
D. Typically, people will confuse their hobbies with their passions.
E. You should also consider your passions, dislikes, and happiness.
F. Remember college is an investment of both your time and money.
G. If you’re passionate about a major after research, follow your heart.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 15 小题：每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was sitting in the living room with my pet, Toby, when there was a loud knock on the door. “The whole
area’s flooding. You need to leave at once!” a rescuer ____21____.
My mind went to my son, Sunil. Following my cancer diagnosis, he’d moved in with me as I couldn’t walk
without ____22____. Tragically, in late 2021, Sunil himself was diagnosed with bone cancer. He was now in
____23____ in another town, with only weeks to live. I ____24____ I may never see him again.
After four days, the water had subsided (消退) enough for me to ____25____ my home. It was beyond
____26____. Three days later, the ____27____ out had re-opened, and I could visit Sunil. I stayed by Sunil’s side
____28____ he sadly breathed his last. I’d lost my home and only child within two weeks, leaving my world in
darkness.
A month later I was sitting alone as pets weren’t allowed in the ____29____ accommodation. A young
,
gentleman, Myles, approached me and explained, “I’m a tradesman and was about to return home. But when the
floods _____30_____ the area, I thought I’d stay and help someone.” He promised to clean and decorate my house
for free if I _____31_____ the cost of materials. Meanwhile, I was moved to Rainforest Resort, where the owner
kindly allowed me to have Toby. Slowly, _____32_____ was coming back into my life.
Each week, Myles would send me photos of his _____33_____. In July this year, after sixteen months, I
_____34_____ came home. I see Myles regularly when he comes to do the finishing work, and we’ve developed a
great friendship. He’s shown me that _____35_____ people can be found even in the darkest times.
21. A. urged B. admitted C. realized D. added
22. A. courage B. assistance C. rescue D. determination
23. A. hospital B. prison C. school D. work
24. A. approved B. feared C. hoped D. demanded
25. A. exchange B. miss C. remove D. inspect
26. A. belief B. repair C. comparison D. price
27. A. stations B. airports C. roads D. stores
28. A. if B. before C. until D. because
29. A. fixed B. temporary C. permanent D. furnished
30. A. chose B. escaped C. greeted D. hit
31. A. purchased B. covered C. saved D. returned
32. A. gratitude B. opportunity C. energy D. light
33. A. progress B. function C. record D. situation
34. A. immediately B. previously C. eventually D. typically
35. A. active B. enthusiastic C. kind D. confident
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。
Among China’s various forms of silk products, yunjin, ____36____ unique variety, has been attractive for
thousands of years. The origin of yunjin can be traced to the late Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420), when general Liu
Yu defeated the Later Qin kingdom and ____37____ (bring) the kingdom’s craftsmen from Chang’an to the then
capital Nanjing.
The influence of the craft on Nanjing is____38____ (evidence). In China’s literary classic Dream of the Red
Chamber,____39____ (write) by Nanjing-born novelist Cao Xueqin, yunjin garments are frequently mentioned.
Besides, many places in the city are named ____40____ silk manufacturing processes, such as Rongzhuang Street
and Jinxiu Workshop.
After the ____41____ (establish) of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the country continued to place
special emphasis on ____42____ (preserve) and passing down the weaving technique, founding the Nanjing Yunjin
Research Institute in 1957.
Earlier this century, the institute set up the Nanjing Yunjin Museum, ____43____ is the only professional
museum in China ____44____ (intend) for the display of the brocade (织锦), including its history, weaving
technique, culture, and contemporary artworks.
And now, with the support of technology and research conducted by the institute, yunjin craftsmanship and
teaching are ____45____ (increase) efficient and effective. In 2009, the craftsmanship of Nanjing yunjin was
included on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友 Johnson 想参加他们学校举行的中国传统民间工艺品展，请你写信向他
推荐一种工艺品(如剪纸、中国结、风筝等)，内容包括：
1. 你的推荐；
2. 推荐理由。
注意：1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Johnson
,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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