英 语
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. What is wrong with the man's marker pen?
A. It is out of ink. B. It is too small. C. It is of the wrong color.
2. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Take deep breaths. B. Write words on cards. C. Memorize the speech.
3. Where are the speakers probably?
A. In a photography studio. B. In a photography class. C. At a photography exhibition.
4. How long has the woman been coughing?
A. For three months. B. For two months. C. For a month.
5. Which is usually the man's best subject?
A. English. B. Physics. C. Maths.
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。
听第6 段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. Why does the man give up playing soccer?
A. The weather is bad. B. The park is closed. C. He has to attend a wedding.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Husband and wife.
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听第7 段材料，回答第8、9 题。
8. What are the speakers doing?
A. Having a drink. B. Climbing a mountain. C. Taking a rest.
9. How does the man sound?
A. Cheerless. B. Positive. C. Calm.
听第8 段材料，回答第 10至 12 题。
10. What will the man do after finishing his degree?
A. Go to graduate school. B. Start his own business. C. Work at a company.
11. What does Tony probably do?
A. He's a repairman. B. He's an engineer. C. He's a chairman.
12. What does Tony's company sell?
A. Software. B. Computer parts. C. Internet services.
听第9 段材料，回答第 13至 16 题。
13. What kind of race will the woman run?
A. Short distance. B. Medium distance. C. A marathon.
14. Which season is it now probably?
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Fall.
15. Why didn't the woman exercise today?
A. The gym was too far. B. The gym was closed. C. The gym was fully booked.
16. How will the woman complain?
A. Through the website. B. Through email. C. Through the phone.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17至 20 题。
17. What is the main topic of the talk?
A. Details of ancient history.
B. Stories of 20th-century explorers.
C. Development of modern technology.
18. How does the speaker describe Percy Fawcett?
A. Energetic. B. Mysterious. C. Crazy.
19. When did Percy Fawcett start exploring?
A. Around 1850. B. Around 1900. C. Around 1950.
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20. Who wrote The Lost World?
A. Percy Fawcett. B. Joao da Silva Guimaraes. C. Arthur Conan Doyle.
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和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
This year Art-Collecting. com will continue to provide community art guides as we have been
doing it for the past 24 years.
Halvorsen Fine Art Gallery
Established in Houston Historic Art District, at Sawyer Yards, Halvorsen Fine Art Gallery with
2, 000 square feet features amazing paintings of landscapes and seascapes by impressionistic artists.
In addition to hosting artist exhibitions, it provides art consultation services for collectors, designers
and art enthusiasts.
Art of the World Gallery
The gallery provides a contemporary, complex and rich cultural experience for art enthusiasts
and collectors from all around the world. Directly representing some of the most important living
artists from Asia, Europe, and Latin America, Art of the World Gallery is one of the most famous
galleries in the state, located in Houston's finest hotspot for locals and tourists.
Zatista Contemporary and Fine Art
With over 4, 000 works from the most talented emerging and established artists, Zatista provides
access to the types of works previously only available to seasoned collectors. Buying online with
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John Palmer Fine Art
It's located in the avenue in the Historic Heights. The combination of a saved 1930's bungalow
（平方） with museum-quality new construction is the perfect atmosphere to showcase the great
works of artist John Ross Palmer. John Palmer Fine Art is open by appointment only. You can set an
appointment by calling 713-861-6726. We look forward to showing you the beautiful world of John
Palmer Fine Art!
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21. What is the purpose of Art-Collecting. com?
A. Collecting artworks. B. Offering art information.
C. Helping seasoned artists. D. Founding art organizations.
22. What can visitors do in Halvorsen Fine Art Gallery?
A. Hold personal exhibitions. B. Obtain authentic certificates.
C. Get a taste of different cultures. D. Appreciate impressionist paintings.
23. What can we learn about John Palmer Fine Art?
A. It is in Houston's best spot.
B. It offers art consultation services.
C. It exhibits the works of only one artist.
D. It can be visited without an appointment.
B
I was attacked by a tiger shark in late October 1997. It was near my home on the island of Kauai-
-a typical fall morning with friends. The waves were really good, so nothing was stopping us. That is
until a large shark came right up under me and sank his teeth into my lower leg. There had been no
splashing, no noise, and I felt no pain, only great pressure on my lower body.
Then I followed my instinct: I punched the shark in the face, again and again which happens to
be what the expert advice, until the shark released me. As I swam back into shore, I felt my lower
right leg spasming（痉挛）. When I looked down, I realized it was gone. The shark had bit my lower
leg off. My friends rushed to my aid, and rushed me to hospital.
It was another day before the fog lifted, at which point I opened my eyes and realized I was in
the hospital-a below-the-knee amputee（截肢）. For the next few bedridden weeks, I spent time
with my family, and considered the future.
As soon as I was given the OK by my doctors, I did what many of us might consider unthinkable:
I started riding the waves again. In fact, my first time back was near the site of his attack. I was
unshaken and curious-Was it because of the tides? The phase of the moon? I also recalled that the
morning of the attack the water had a fishy smell. Was that what attracted the shark?
I was determined to research sharks, and I did learn something that would change my life:
Humans are far more dangerous to sharks than the other way around, I tell Reader's Digest. I watched
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a documentary called Sharkwater, and I learned about the demand for shark fin soup and the fact that
70 million sharks a year are killed for their fins alone.
My unique situation as a shark survivor empowered me to give sharks a voice. I began working
with the Hawaii state legislature to help pass a ban on shark-derived products. I partnered with other
like-minded shark attack survivors and marine biologists, and we headed to Washington to urge
senators to create a nationwide bill protecting sharks.
24. What is mainly talked about in the first two paragraphs?
A. The missing leg. B. The shark attack.
C. The timely rescue. D. The expert's advice.
25. Why did the author ride the waves again?
A. To go on with his unshaken hobby.
B. To figure out why he became a target.
C. To keep track of the phase of the moon.
D. To explore why the water had a fishy smell.
26. What did the author find after he recovered?
A. Humans tend to ignore the dangers.
B. Humans can't survive without sharks.
C. Sharks pose a greater threat to humans.
D. Sharks are in urgent need of protection.
27. What does author imply in the last paragraph?
A. He is speaking in favor of sharks.
B. He argues against the bill about sharks.
C. There is widespread doubt about sharks.
D. People should give sharks a preference.
C
Guangdong Dongpo Paper, a paper company in Guangdong Province, China, recently made
international headlines for replacing its traditional performance-based employee bonus scheme with
another one. To promote a healthy lifestyle among its 100 employees, management decided to reward
them based on how much they exercise. For example, an employee will be eligible for a full monthly
bonus if they run 50 km a month. They will get 60 percent of the bonus for running 40 km, and 30
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percent for 30km. Running enthusiasts may stand to get up to an 30% bonus if they can prove they
ran over 100 km in a single month.
My business can only endure if my employees are healthy, said Dongpo Paper boss, Lin
Zhiyong, said, adding that he spent the last three years encouraging his employees to enjoy sports and
fitness.
The distance run by every employee is tracked by an app on their phones, which also takes into
account activities like mountain hiking and speed walking, which can account for 60 and 30 percent
respectively of the total exercise required. The program has proven a great success, and Lin Zhiyong,
himself somewhat of an exercise enthusiast, claims that all employees qualify to get the full bonus.
According to Chinese media, Dongpo Paper employees couldn't be happier with the new bonus
structure, claiming that the company now allows them to kill two birds with one stone as they can
get both health and money. But while the new policy has been getting generally positive feedback
online, some netizens it can lead to discrimination.
The intention of the company's policy is good but it should take into consideration any existing
health issues among its employees, one person commented online, asking what the policy is for
employees who are at risk of heart attacks or are otherwise unable to meet the bonus requirements.
Others accused Guangdong Dongpo Paper of putting its employees' health at risk by setting very
high bonus thresholds for them. Some netizens believe that employees could ruin their knees by
chasing these goals.
28. Why does the scheme of Guangdong Dongpo Paper become a hit?
A. It favors those who ran 30km most. B. It defines what a healthy lifestyle is.
C. It is based on athletic performances. D. It is to promote a traditional lifestyle.
29. What may Lin Zhiyong agree with?
A. When work is a pleasure, life is joy.
B. Constant dripping wears away a stone.
C. Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you.
D. The health of employees is the wealth of employers.
30. What's Dongpo Paper employee's response towards this scheme?
A. Cautious. B. Positive. C. Concerned. D. Negative.
31. What is the major concern on the Internet?
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A. The employee's physical conditions. B. The impractical bonus requirements.
C. The slim chance of chasing the goals. D. The risk of developing heart diseases.
D
Research led by ecologist Bart Hoekstra of the University of Amsterdam shows that birds are
affected by the mass use of fireworks on New Year's Eve up to a distance of 10 km （6 miles）away.
With data from weather radars and bird counts an international team of researchers revealed how
many birds take off immediately after the start of the fireworks, at what distance from fireworks this
occurs and which species groups mainly react. Birds take off as a result of an acute flight response
due to sudden noise and light. We already knew that many water birds react strongly, but now we
also see the effect on other birds throughout the Netherlands, says ecologist Bart Hoekstra of the
University of Amsterdam. In the scientific journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, the
researchers therefore argue for large fireworks-free zones.
Last year, other researchers at IBED discovered that geese are so affected by fireworks that they
spend an average of 10% longer looking for food than normal during at least the next 11 days. They
apparently need that time to restore their energy to their former condition, after fleeing from the
fireworks.
Because 62% of all birds in the Netherlands live within a radius of 2. 5 km of inhabited areas,
the consequences of fireworks are high for all birds throughout the country. Flying requires a lot of
energy, so ideally birds should be disturbed as little as possible during the cold winter months.
Measures to ensure this are especially important in open areas such as grasslands, where many larger
birds spend the winter. The effects of fireworks on birds are less pronounced near forests and semi-
open habitats. In addition, smaller birds such as tits and finches live there, which are less likely to fly
away from disturbance.
The authors argue for fireworks-free zones in areas where large birds live. Hoekstra: These
buffer zones could be smaller in areas where light and sound travel less far, such as near forests.
Furthermore, fireworks should mainly be lit at central locations in built-up areas, as far away from
birds as possible. It would be best for birds if we moved towards light shows without sound, such as
drone shows or decorative fireworks without very loud bangs.
32. What can we learn about the research?
A. It's the first one about fireworks' effects on birds.
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B. It's conducted by collecting data from weather radars.
C. It shows the extent of the fireworks' influence on birds.
D. It keeps track of birds throughout Netherlands and beyond.
33. Why did geese spend more time looking for food?
A. To make up for the lost energy. B. To store more food in case.
C. To find a new source of energy. D. To find a place without fireworks.
34. What does the underlined word pronounced in Para. 4 mean?
A. Predictable. B. Noticeable. C. Admirable. D. Avoidable.
35. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Panic in the air B. Fireworks-free zones
C. Fireworks in the world D. Birds throughout the country
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。
Psychologists offer their best tips for working or making progress as planned, expected, or
desired. Here is their guide to making and keeping your plans.
Don't assume that your plan has to be ambitious. What's much more important than setting a
grand goal, like running a marathon, is to set an immediate plan that you can start right away, says
Charles Duhigg, the author of The Power of Habit. 36 But many people fail to realize this.
Whether you are making a new habit from scratch or changing an old habit, decide on the cue
and the reward. The cue could be a time, a place, or a feeling, while the reward must be instantaneous
（即时的）， explains Wendy Wood, an expert from the University of Southern California. 37
The prize needs to be immediate, something that makes the behavior fun.
Make it easy. A recent study showed that people who travelled 8 km to the gym went once a
month, but people who travelled 6 km went five or more times a month. That 2 km makes the
difference between having a good exercise habit and not. 38 Thus, you're more likely to achieve
more.
Be less critical of yourself. According to an expert, the biggest barrier to new habits is self-
criticism. 39 Research shows that you should be kind or supportive to yourself.
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40 Gretchen Rubin, the author of Better Than Before, says it is crucial to avoid listening to
the excuses that make your habits falter（动摇）， for example, I can't go on a run tomorrow
because I have to do another thing. Recognizing them in advance can make them less powerful.
That's the thing about excuses when you realize you're doing it, you're much more likely to resist.
A. Spot your excuses.
B. People who do this tend to be rewarded.
C. Try to remove the barriers as best as you can.
D. Don't buy a new pair of shoes at the end of the week.
E. It is related with less motivation and worse self-control.
F. That is how your habitual mind works and it has to be easy.
G. Start with baby steps like running half a mile every Monday morning.
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。
For a little girl growing up in Colombia in the 1980s, a science career with NASA may have
seemed like setting foot on a faraway planet. 41 , Diana Trujill has made it-she is a（n） 42
now, leading a 45-person team that's responsible for the robotic arm of the latest Mars rover （探测
器）. Born in 1983, even as a young girl, Diana was certain of her passion for science. When she was
17, her dad offered to send her to Miami, Florida to study Aerospace Engineering. Without any 43
, she followed her dad's 44 . Arriving in the U. S. with just $300, Trujillo had to 45 through
school by doing a series of housekeeping jobs. The 46 was definitely not easy, but Trujillo never
complained.
Then came another 47 moment for Trujillo. One of her professors casually mentioned an
astronaut they were acquainted with. 48 she was just one person away from knowing an astronaut
was all it took to 49 Trujillo's career goals. So she 50 her studies in space science and 51
became the first Hispanic（拉丁裔的） woman to be admitted to the NASA Academy in 2007. Since
then, Trujillo has worn many hats at America's space agency.
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But Diana hasn't 52 there. She also leads by example, 53 women to pursue careers in
STEM fields. Her own story is a 54 that just beyond that barrier lies an entire universe of
opportunities waiting for anyone willing to work hard enough to 55 the stars.
41. A. Therefore B. Instead C. However D. Moreover
42. A. astronaut B. engineer C. pilot D. doctor
43. A. hesitation B. complaint C. expectation D. promise
44. A. command B. footstep C. request D. suggestion
45. A. go B. pass C. struggle D. push
46. A. mission B. career C. adventure D. process
47. A. risk-taking B. life-changing C. time-consuming D. energy-saving
48. A. Realizing B. Remembering C. Imagining D. Assuming
49. A. record B. share C. inspire D. finish
50. A. started B. abandoned C. suspended D. continued
51. A. immediately B. eventually C. gradually D. suddenly
52. A. left B. succeeded C. stopped D. reached
53. A. encouraging B. promising C. allowing D. persuading
54. A. symbol B. notice C. warning D. reminder
55. A. stare at B. reach for C. long for D. come after
第二节（共 10 小题，每小题 1. 5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
In ancient times, Quzhou, a city in the western part of Zhejiang province, 56 （know）as a
center for spreading Confucianism. However, with time it lost its 57 （significant）, and some
people cannot even pronounce the city's name 58 （correct）, as the first character, qu, is written
in a complicated way.
Quzhou, 59 （boast）a population of about 2. 27 million, has become one of the most popular
tour destinations for young Chinese this year, thanks to the 60 （power）impact of a number of
pop stars, who have added the city to their performance schedules.
In March 2023, singer-songwriter Xue Zhiqian held two concerts at the Quzhou Sports Center,
which was designed by architect Ma Yansong 61 has a capacity of more than 30, 000. Hotels in
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