英语
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第一部分 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
The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show is upon us and we’ve chosen four most functional-
seeming ones to share with you.
A desk bike to charge your phone
Combining the health benefits of a pedal (脚踏) desk with the energy savings of a body-
powered phone charger, Ampera Bike seems ideally suited for office multitaskers. A half-hour
of pedaling can charge the average phone about 50 percent. The bike, small and unnoticeable
enough for a home office, allows workers to finish the same tasks moving as they did sitting still.
Walking assist robot
For many, walking is a challenge because of aging, illness or muscle weakness. That’s why
WIM, a robotic assist device tied around your waist and legs, was created. It reduces the energy
needed to walk by 20 percent, potentially enabling walkers to go farther and feel less tired. The
entire device weighs 3 pounds and folds up to the size of a purse. WIM can also be used in an
exercise mode, providing resistance similar to walking in water and targeting specific muscles.
A mental health mirror
How do you feel when looking in the mirror in the morning? BMind Smart Mirror can take
one look, use AI and natural language processing to analyze your expressions and gestures, tell
your moods and then offer “personalized mental health coaching” to help. This technology that
can monitor for health changes has the potential of improving the quality of millions of lives.
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Targeted hearing device
People with hearing loss have difficulty listening to a specific voice in a noisy space.
OrCam Hear addresses this issue with a system of earphones and an AI-powered app. The app
samples voices and creates speaker profiles, which then allows users to select their wanted voice
and deaden other ones, making a game-changing experience for hearing aids in general.
1. What is special about Ampera Bike?
A. It’s handy to carry about. B. It charges phones with batteries.
C. It integrates fitness with energy supply. D. It’s an economical form of transportation.
2. Which of the following devices may read your thoughts?
A. Ampera Bike. B. WIM.
C. BMind Smart Mirror. D. OrCam Hear.
3. How does OrCam Hear favor the hearing-disabled?
A. By restoring damaged hearing. B. By screening out undesired sounds.
C. By boosting the volume of hearing aids. D. By turning unclear voices into words.
B
Chaudhary weaves (编织) together lengths of rope and grass collected from the nearby
riverbank in her village, skillfully shaping the materials into a gift box while instructing a
group of women to follow suit.
The ropes being used were once the lifeline for mountain climbers tackling Nepal’s
mountains and were then cast away. Diverse measures to remove such discarded materials
have rocketed since 2019, when the government launched Clean Mountain Campaign.
Around 140,000 tons of waste were collected on Mt. Everest alone, which were handled
accordingly, either securely buried or recycled.
Some waste is now finding fresh life, transformed by skilled hands like Chaudhary’s
into items to sell, thanks to an initiative led by Acharya, an owner of a waste processing
business and an advocate for sustainable waste management. She has been working with the
cleaning campaign, aiming at mountains like Mt. Everest.
“Metal waste goes through the recycling process, but we weren’t capable of recycling
these ropes and cooking gas cans,” Acharya says. It didn’t occur to her that the waste which
couldn’t be recycled could be reused until she met Rai at an art exhibition and a solution
emerged.
Rai, a businessman dealing in craftworks, helped connect Acharya with Chaudhary and
her team of craftswomen in hopes of unlocking the economic value of the mountain waste.
With flexible hours, the project gives the craftswomen an opportunity to earn money even as
they maintain their household responsibilities.
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“While this seems insignificant compared to waste in the mountains, it’s a start. We
can’t supply sufficient raw materials with waste sorting and cleaning processes taking plenty
of time and money,” Acharya says, desperate to expand the program to involve more women
and treat more waste. But progress has been slow. “We need investment to mechanize the
cleaning and processing of waste in the initial phase to provide the crafting team with
enough materials to meet their demand,” she adds.
4. What were the ropes mentioned in paragraph 2 initially intended as?
A. Tools for tying up weeds. B. Villagers’ basic necessities of life.
C. Raw materials for unique artworks. D. Life-saving devices for mountaineers.
5. What inspired Acharya’s resolution of non-recyclable waste?
A. A journey to the rural area. B. An encounter with a trader.
C. Information from a product launch. D. Attendance at an academic conference.
6. What does Acharya expect to do based on the last paragraph?
A. Train more senior technicians. B. Obtain a better reputation.
C. Drop waste washing procedures. D. Bring in advanced equipment.
7. What is the best title for the text?
A. Chaudhary: An Eco-Minded Folk Artist
B. Nepali Women Are Turning Garbage into Crafts
C. Clean Mountain Campaign Has Already Taken Effect
D. A Headache: Mt. Everest Is Heavily Littered with Waste
C
Do you know cultivated meat? Typically, making this sort of meat starts with cells from
domestic animals. The cells are grown in bioreactors full of nutrient-rich liquid, and then
harvested, and eventually become products such as steak or chicken. In a homely kitchen of Eat
Just, a startup, a slice of such meat was fried and then served with peppers. The first mouthful of
it was extraordinary because the meat was grown in a lab, rather than on an animal. Meanwhile,
it was also dull, because the texture, taste, look and smell of the meat was almost identical to that
of chicken.
In June, Eat Just and Upside Foods became the first two companies to win regulatory
approval to sell cultivated meat in America. A handful of other firms are trying to bring
cultivated meat to market. But the hope is fading owing to continued high costs and troubles
with mass production.
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The UN reports meat and dairy production already accounts for 12% of humanity’s
greenhouse-gas emissions. Demand for meat is skyrocketing among the growing middle classes
of Africa and Asia. Lab-grown meat could help meet that demand without the world breaking its
carbon budget. By contrast, two-fifths of Americans claim to restrict their meat consumption
either for ethical (伦理的 ) reasons or environmental ones. Lab-grown meat may seem less
ethically worrisome than eating animals. And the early success of plant-based meat alternatives
gave investors hope. Beyond Meat, one such firm, went public in 2019, and saw its value shoot
to $14 billion.
Though lab-grown meat offers an alternative to farm-grown meat, questions have been
raised about how climate-friendly it can be. A study published earlier this year found that in
some circumstances cultivated meat could be more polluting than the conventional stuff because
the bioreactor is in great need of power to control its temperature. Consequently, only if
renewable energy is used in the production process will cultivated meat cut the carbon footprint
of the meat industry.
Whether this effort can make lab-grown meat attractive and cheap enough to attract
consumers remains to be seen.
8. What does the author focus on concerning cultivated meat in paragraph 1?
A. Its characteristics. B. Its health benefits.
C. Its cooking methods. D. Its similarities to artificial meat.
9. What can we infer from paragraph 3?
A. Most Americans skip meat.
B. Asians prefer lab-grown meat.
C. Beyond Meat is facing financial collapse.
D. Lab-grown meat may have a vast consumer market.
10. In which aspect does the cultivated-meat industry damage the environment?
A. Poisonous chemical leaks. B. Land occupation.
C. Greenhouse-gas emissions. D. Water consumption.
11. What’s the author’s attitude to lab-grown meat?
A. Opposed. B. Favorable. C. Uncaring. D. Reserved.
D
You may well remember the last time you made a fool of yourself when asked a question in
front of the entire class or when you felt you stood out, either positively, like scoring a perfect
goal in a soccer game, or negatively, like wearing a piece of clothing that made you look entirely
out of place.
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These situations differ greatly, but one thing is for sure: in none of them did people pay
attention to you to the extent that you might have thought they did. We estimate our own
significance from our perspective, colored by the fact that we are all the center of our own
universes, which is the noted “egocentric bias”, represented by the spotlight effect.
A study conducted by Tom Gilovich and other researchers found the participants greatly
overestimated the number of people who might have noticed an embarrassing T-shirt they were
wearing. But when required to view a recording of a third person wearing an embarrassing
T-shirt, they got the estimate of the number of people who noticed it nearly right. What seems to
shift the memorability of the T-shirt in our eyes, then, is us.
The spotlight effect doesn’t apply merely to appearance but to actions. In another part of the
same study, the student participants similarly overestimated how much importance their
classmates in a group discussion attached to their performance. Having an accurate idea of how
much our performance matters to other people is vital. Overestimating how impressed our
classmates are with our positive performance can cause us to have a ballooning sense of self-
importance. Yet understanding fewer people than we realize actually care about our negative
performance or errors can be incredibly freeing.
If we continuously fall into the trap of the spotlight effect, it may harm our mental health.
We may respond with inaction to opportunities we want to participate in based on a mistaken
assumption that others will analyze and judge us for them. The comforting truth is that just
reminding ourselves of the fact that others almost never notice us as much as we think they do
can be enough to counteract the spotlight effect.
12. What occasions are mentioned in paragraph 1?
A. When you are judged. B. When you feel noticed.
C. Highlights of your life. D. Your embarrassing moments.
13. Why did researchers ask participants to watch a third person in an embarrassing T-shirt?
A. To make a comparison.
B. To apply the spotlight effect.
C. To stress the essence of evaluation.
D. To analyze external factors’ effect on thinking.
14. If we perform poorly, insight into the spotlight effect may make us _______.
A. gain respect B. feel liberated
C. take pride in ourselves D. break down mentally
15. What does the underlined word “counteract” mean in the last paragraph?
A. Act out. B. Find fault with. C. Cancel out. D. Take notice of.
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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。
Having dragged everything I owned halfway across the country, I reached my university a
complete fresher. 16 Noisy and busy, it felt somewhat overwhelming. Soon I realized
everyone was just as anxious about the idea of starting the next chapter in life. But I wouldn’t
exchange my university experience for anything. The only thing I wished I had done is a proper
exploration in advance of the maddening first day. So I hope to share something you should
know before your arrival at university. 17
The first point I’d like to make is that you’re in charge of your degree. Outside of your
scheduled lectures, you’re the one who determines whether to carry on studying or to spend the
rest of your day relaxing. 18 Are you going to be the student starting their assignment
weeks beforehand, or the one pulling an all-nighter before a 10 am deadline?
Multiplicity is everywhere. University is where you’ll meet people from all over the world. Our
eyes begin to widen to distinctive cultures, values, and morals around us. 19 So, whoever is
there can fit in.
Remember going to university isn’t just about studying, but you have to learn to balance
your work and life. Every university has sports teams, societies and voluntary activities to get
involved with. Every university has a Students’ Union, where your voice comes in. 20 Some
universities even offer job opportunities in bars, shops and food outlets.
Bothersome as your early university life may be, it’ll be incredible once you find your feet.
A. I’d done zero research about it.
B. Every choice made is up to you.
C. Why not make up for your lost youth?
D. Every university is both inclusive and diverse.
E. It may ease you into a most significant change of life.
F. And your feedback can positively affect your university.
G. I had carried out an in-depth study of multiple universities.
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第二部分 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。
In the community of Mudgeeraba, a remarkable story has occurred, displaying a more
connected society.
Living far from her own family and with her husband having no parents left, Nina, a
new mom, was feeling the weight of 21 in her motherhood journey. Nina found
herself 22 not just for company, but for a unique form of cross-generational 23 . So
she determined to take a 24 step.
Nina put out a heartfelt 25 in her community for an “adoptive grandma” for
herself and her baby Millie. The outpouring of support was nothing short of 26 . Among
the sea of 27 , 61-year-old Christine, a resident in the same suburb as Nina, emerged as
the perfect 28 . Desperate for a grandchild of her own, Christine was seeking for a 29 for
filling the emptiness left by the 30 of grandchildren in her life.
Since their initial meeting six months ago, Christine has lovingly 31 the role of
Grandma Christine to little Millie, to whom she 32 she has an unlimited supply of love to
give. The newfound relationship goes beyond just a 33 , with weekly park walks and play
dates becoming precious moments for both Nina and Christine.
The unexpected 34 rooted in a simple act of reaching out has not only provided Nina
with the care and wisdom of the older generation, dramatically 35 her tension after giving
birth, but offered Christine a sense of purpose and connection in her later years.
21. A. mistrust B. intervention C. prejudice D. loneliness
22. A. answering B. longing C. preparing D. arranging
23. A. assistance B. promise C. respect D. recognition
24. A. debatable B. familiar C. courageous D. generous
25. A. statement B. option C. proposal D. request
26. A. unappealing B. convincing C. heartwarming D. confusing
27. A. comments B. responses C. discussions D. investigations
28. A. professional B. relative C. employer D. match
29. A. channel B. babysitter C. witness D. standard
30. A. departure B. affection C. absence D. objection
31. A. reflected upon B. taken on C. set aside D. applied for
32. A. worries B. remembers C. denies D. feels
33. A. limit B. title C. message D. prize
34. A. discovery B. adventure C. bond D. reunion
35. A. releasing B. exposing C. encouraging D. illustrating
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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。
Shuttlecock (毽子) kicking is a traditional popular folk game, 36 (date) as far back as
the Han Dynasty. The fun game gained popularity during the Tang Dynasty, when 37 (store)
specializing in the shuttlecock business appeared. In the Qing Dynasty, shuttlecock kicking
reached its peak in terms of both making techniques and kicking skills.
To make a feather shuttlecock, a piece of cloth wrapped around a coin 38 (need).
Through the coin hole you can stick some feathers, 39 function is to delay the rising and
falling of the shuttlecock.
There 40 (be) a great number of variations in styles and methods of kicking. With one
leg fixed on the ground, the shuttlecock is kicked by the inner ankle of 41 other. Some
other styles include kicking the shuttlecock backwards and forwards between two people. Those
who advance to a high level of mastery can perform some actions that are 42 (fair)
wonderful. The challenge of the increasingly difficult levels of shuttlecock kicking has made it a
popular and timeless game among Chinese children.
Playing with shuttlecocks is 43 (benefit) to health. When people are kicking
shuttlecocks, various parts of the body need to work together, which enhances balance
capabilities and physical flexibility and helps them strengthen their legs. Besides, shuttlecock
kicking is convenient 44 (play). It can be practiced just about anywhere and anytime.
Since the establishment of the Chinese Shuttlecock Kicking Association in 1987, the
national shuttlecock kicking tournament has been held annually, appealing 45 people of all
ages.
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第三部分写作（共两节，满分 40分）
第一节 （满分 15 分）
假定你是某国际学校文艺部部长李华，学校决定在校园文化节上举办“学生唐装
秀”活动，现征召模特。请你写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 对模特的要求。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Models Wanted
Literature & Art Department
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。
American football can be pretty competitive. From old opponents to fan drama, it’s just
another part of the game. There have even been all-out violent fights in the name of defending
your team. However, one high school football player Mario Hoefer showed that his love for the
sport didn’t take priority over helping a person in need.
One afternoon in September, Charles City High School football team Mario was on faced
nearby New Hampton in a Friday football game. Mario was captain of his team and Carter the
quarterback of the opposing team.
It was really foggy and awfully hot. Filled with excited audience in the stands, the stadium
felt like a heated steamer. Every player was wet with sweat even during the warm-ups. All this
meant the game would be a tough one and a test of the mind and body of both teams.
Soon the game began and for the first three quarters, each team seemed to have a chance to
win and they took the lead by turns. So exhausted was Mario running back and forth that he
cramped (抽筋 ) up twice. Each time he got a cramp near the New Hampton sideline, his
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teammates came to his assistance and stretched his leg to ease the cramp. Though feeling
uncomfortable and worn out, Mario soldiered on as Charles City protected a slim lead and New
Hampton attempted a late comeback.
In the fourth quarter, Mario saw his teammates across the field break up a crucial pass
intended for Carter. Mario was about to cross over to the other side of the field to high five his
teammates when he noticed that beside him, Carter fell onto the ground, screaming in pain, his
eyes wide open and a look of panic on his face. Carter grabbed his left calf (小腿肚), trying to
move his leg in different positions. Judging from Carter’s desperate expression, Mario realized
Carter was possibly experiencing an unbearable cramp just as he himself had gone through
minutes before. But the New Hampton players were farther away from the quarterback.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mario knew what to do next.
The photo was posted on social media.
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