第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
回答听力部分时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你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并阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案: C。
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Why does the woman come to China?
A. To take her holiday. B. To go on business. C. To study.
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What will the man buy for his wife?
A. A coat. B. Some roses. C. A birthday cake.
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What are the speakers talking about?
A. An activity. B. A bird. C. A race.
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Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a hotel.
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When will the film end?
A
At 9:00. B. At 9:15. C. At 9:45.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the man going to do tonight?
A. See a film. B. Attend a concert. C. Watch a match.
7. How much should the man pay finally?
A. $60. B. $85. C. $120.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. When will Phillip get up in the morning?
A. At 5:30. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:00.
9. What will Phillip do before jogging in the morning?
A. Have a glass of milk. B. Cook breakfast. C. Lift weights.
10. What does Phillip plan to do on Sundays?
A. Do more exercise. B. Watch a movie. C. Walk his dog.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What mistake did the woman make?
A. She sent the desks to a wrong place.
B. She only replaced one kind of desk.
C. She forgot to send the replacements.
12. What does HDC ask the speakers to do now?
A. Apologize to them. B. Replace all the desks. C. Return their money.
13. How will the woman explain the mistake?
A. By email. B. In person. C. By phone.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What are the speakers doing now?
A. Having a meeting. B. Delivering a lecture. C. Having a talk show.
15. What is Andrew Miller?
A. A professional cook. B. A food scientist. C. A famous host.
16. What is one of the biggest changes in eating habits?
A. People are more likely to eat out.
B. People prefer to cook more often.
C. People have healthier eating habits.
17. How do changes in habits affect people now?
A. People eat less fast food. B. People drink more soda. C. People hardly drink milk.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. Why does the speaker suggest working in computer gaming?
A. It’s popular. B. It’s well-paid. C. It’s creative.
19. Who helped the speaker find the job?
A. His uncle. B. His father. C. His mother.
20. What did the speaker do at first?
A. He was a game tester.
B. He was a market researcher.
C. He was a technical programmer.
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
Digital financial services company Remitly recently determined the world’s friendliest nations in a new report. The company surveyed 3,000 people from 27 countries on their “agreeableness” (亲和性) from the popular Big 5 Personality Test in April. People were given a score between 1 and 40, the higher the score, the friendlier the country.
Estonia, 32.58
Estonia is ranked as one of the friendliest countries for travelers. Home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and more than 1,000 islands, Estonia has friendly locals who are known to be respectful and polite to foreigners.
Belgium, 32.5
As a western European country at only 30,528 square kilometers, Belgium is known for its rich history and various attractions. English is easily spoken there, which makes it easy to meet locals. Belgians are known to be polite and social, so you can feel comfortable asking locals for directions.
Germany, 32.66
Some of Europe’s major rivers, like the Rhine and Danube, flow through Germany. Thanks to its central situation, Germany has more neighbors than any other European country. There’s a lot of history and culture to uncover in Germany. Germans aren’t known for engaging in small talk but will help you out if you’re in need.
South Africa, 34.63
South Africa is also known as the “Rainbow Nation”. Since the air is fresh and the sunshine is in abundant supply, rainbows often appear after the rain. But the most important reason is its multi-culture, with white, black, yellow, varicolored people contributing to the unique landscape of South Africa.
21. Which of the countries is the friendliest?
A. Estonia. B. Belgium. C. Germany. D. South Africa.
22. What do Belgium and Germany have in common?
A. Large land areas. B. Bad small talkers.
C. The number of neighbors. D. The history worth exploring.
23. What is the main reason why South Africa is called the “Rainbow Nation”?
A. Fresh air. B. Rich culture.
C. Plenty of sunshine. D. Beautiful landscape.
B
Nancy Jenkins is a 68-year-old teacher from North Carolina. On her last day as a teacher, she was expecting a small celebratory meal with her close family. But instead, she gets a huge surprise! She opens the door to a surprise that brings tears of joy. The room is packed with 40 guests, including her family, friends, and the people she worked with.
Nancy Jenkins has been teaching for 42 years, spending 37 of those years in special education at Winter Park Elementary School in Wilmington. In spite of the challenges, her love for her students never changed. She used many creative and interesting activities to help her students learn. She says these activities are some of the ones that she and her students enjoyed most. She also worked closely with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to create a supportive environment for the children, maximizing the potential for success and well-being for each child under her care.
Nancy’s daughter, Maggie Marsh, highlighted her mom’s kindness and positivity. “She is known as someone who would not only help a coworker or student in time of need, but she would also make them laugh or smile.” Inspired by Nancy’s devotion, Maggie organized the celebration not only for her mom’s retirement but also to honor her career as an educator. “After 42 years of selflessly putting others before herself and stepping in to help whenever necessary, my mom was more than deserving of this celebration, and she is more than deserving of this retirement,” says Maggie.
For Nancy, she was just doing what she loved. “I love teaching and it’s never boring,” she says. “Every day is different.” After her retirement, Nancy Jenkins will offer her help to children in need any time. Nancy says people who want to be teachers should make sure they are patient with their students. She also encourages them to choose subjects that they care deeply about. “Keep working on what you love to do in life,” she says.
24. What can be learned about Nancy Jenkins?
A. She felt sad on her last day as a teacher.
B. She couldn’t wait to meet her guests after work.
C. She began her teaching career at about 26 years old.
D. She celebrated her retirement with a family get-together.
25. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. What an educator should do for other people.
B. How Nancy helped her coworkers and students.
C. Whether it was the right time for Nancy to retire.
D. Why Maggie organized the celebration for her mom.
26. What qualities are necessary for a teacher according to Nancy Jenkins?
A. Patience and passion. B. Creativity and generosity.
C. Selflessness and humor. D. Cooperation and courage.
27. Where is the text most probably taken from?
A. An introduction to a school. B. A feature on ordinary people.
C. A speech of a retired teacher. D. An article on special education.
C
Educators and experts worldwide are urging (督促) parents to take action to prevent children from being addicted to the Internet. Even kids admit to feeling better without electronic devices, such as pads and cellphones, and say they wish adults would do more to help them learn and grow without wasting too much time online. So where does this all leave us? What’s a responsible parent to do?
When it comes to kids and screens, there’s a big difference between children spending hours online without parental controls and children interacting with carefully selected content for 20 minutes at a time with a parent. Luckily, there’s also a lot of in-between.
Many parental control apps are designed to create safer online spaces for kids. It’s too early to say which helps most, but the most essential feature of any set of parental controls is the ability to use them to help kids grow and learn. Take Angel AI for example. Angel AI is an app expected out this fall that allows kids to explore the Internet while holding the digital hand of an AI built specifically to keep them out of harm’s way. Angel understands age-proper content and sensitive topics that are best handled by an adult. The content Angel looks at or creates is secured and no searches are linked to any personal information.
“We’re not in the business of taking the Internet away from kids; as any parent can prove, kids want what they can’t have,” Tim Estes, CEO of Angel AI, writes via email. “The online world also can be an incredibly valuable resource for kids, who risk missing out on key learning opportunities, as well as the chance to build healthy online habits, if they don’t explore the Internet earlier on in life.”
Parental control apps, as a tool we can actually use for good, can be a sort of protective bubble for kids as they surf the Internet.
28. What does the underlined word “in-between” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Time spent on the Internet by kids.
B. Content suitable for children to select.
C. Advice on saving kids from the Internet.
D. Technology for managing kids’ screen time.
29. How does the author describe parental control apps?
A. By making a prediction and suggesting solutions.
B. By giving an example and explaining how it works.
C. By bringing up a question and presenting the answers.
D. By comparing different apps and listing their advantages.
30. What’s the attitude of Tim Estes towards the Internet?
A. Supportive. B. Fearful. C. Disapproving. D. Uncertain.
31. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text?
A. To encourage parents to help their kids grow.
B. To call for the development of online learning.
C. To warn parents to keep kids away from the Internet.
D. To introduce a new way to guide children’s Internet use.
D
A new scientific study suggests that global warming is changing the rotation (旋转) of the Earth and is also increasing the length of day at an “unprecedented” rate. The pace of change is higher than at any point in the 20th century, they found.
Here’s what’s happening: As the planet heats up, ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are melting, and this water from the polar regions is flowing into the world’s oceans at the equator (赤道), which is changing the Earth’s shape and slowing its speed of rotation. Thus, as the Earth is turning more slowly, the days are getting longer, although only minimally, on the order of a few milliseconds a day. But it’s potentially enough to affect GPS, communications and even space travel.
This isn’t the first study to make such a claim: A 2021 study found that masses of melting ice around the world -a result of rising temperatures from the burning of fossil fuels-caused the location of the North and South Poles to move eastward since the mid-1990s.
Climate scientist Vincent Humphrey of the University of Zurich, who was not involved in the 2021 study nor the new research, previously explained how more water at the equator affects how fast the Earth spins (旋转). He compared it to a “skater spinning on the ice”. “If they hold their arms out, their spinning is slower, but if they bring them into their body, then they speed up.” The same thing happens to the Earth.
Another cause of the Earth’s rotational slowdown is tidal friction, which is caused by the moon, according to a statement from ETH Zurich. However, the new research comes to a surprising conclusion: “If humans continue to produce more greenhouse gases and the Earth warms up accordingly, this would finally have a greater influence on the Earth’s rotational speed than the effect of the moon, which has determined the increase in the length of the day for billions of years.”
32. What does the author imply in Paragraph 2?
A. Every coin has two sides. B. Facts speak louder than words.
C. A little leak will sink a great ship. D. Fear is often greater than the danger.
33. Why is Vincent Humphrey mentioned?
A. To prove his previous prediction.
B. To tell people how fast the Earth spins.
C. To make the findings more understandable.
D. To show Earth’s rotation is similar to skating.
34. What are people expected to do according to the last paragraph?
A. Take measures to reduce greenhouse gases.
B. Adapt themselves to the longer days in the future.
C. Try to decrease the effect of the moon on the Earth.
D. Find out more causes of the Earth’s rotational slowdown.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A Ice Sheets Change the Earth’s Shape
B. Global Warming Makes Days Longer
C. Melting Ice Affects the Location of Poles
D. The Moon Speeds up the Earth’s Rotation
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。
Learning English is a challenging task, but it is also very rewarding. English is the most widely spoken language in the world and is used in many different fields such as business, science, and entertainment. ___36___ Here are some tips on how to learn English effectively
Practice regularly. Learning a language requires constant effort. ___37___ This could be reading English books, watching English movies or TV shows, listening to English music, or even speaking with native speakers. The more you practice, the better you will become. You can also find many online resources such as videos, articles, and forums where you can practice your English skills.
Immerse (沉浸) yourself in the language. Try to surround yourself with English as much as possible. This could mean listening to English podcasts or radio stations, or even thinking in English. ___38___
___39___ There are many apps and websites that can help you learn English. For example, Duolingo is a popular language-learning app that offers a variety of exercises and games to help you improve your vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. So, make the most of the technology to improve your English.
Last but not least, don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process. ___40___ Instead, embrace your mistakes as opportunities to learn and improve.
In conclusion, learning English requires dedication and effort. However, it is definitely worth it. By following these tips, you can improve your English skills and open up new opportunities for yourself in the future.
A. Try to learn from your mistakes.
B Use technology to your advantage.
C. The more you speak, the better you will be.
D. Don’t let fear of making mistakes hold you back.
E. Immersion is a great way to improve your language skills.
F. You should set aside some time every day to study and practice English.
G. Therefore, it is essential to learn English well in today’s globalized world.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
13-year-old Simon was crazy about music, dreaming to be a famous musician. Owning a ___41___ had rung in his heart for a long time, but considering his parents were just bakery workers who struggled to make ends meet every month, he finally ___42___ the thought.
Once on his birthday, Simon got up the courage to talk with his mother, but she ___43___ him, saying, “Honey, you need to concentrate on your studies. People rarely make a living from music. Thousands of people try to become musicians, but just a few ___44___!”
In the music class that day, Mrs. Murphy, his music teacher, noticed that Simon was ___45___ and absent-minded. After knowing the fact, she made him an ___46___, “I happen to have an old guitar with me, Simon. I can give it to you as a ___47___ and teach you how to play after class. But in exchange, you must ___48___ me that you would work hard for your goal and never give up!” “I promise!” Within one second, Simon gave his reply ___49___. “Thank you so much, Mrs. Murphy! You’ re so kind!” He cried out in ___50___.
With the help of Mrs. Murphy, Simon had ___51___ guitar very well. Soon, he decided to help his parents through his talent.
One evening, Simon took his guitar to ___52___ the songs he learned. Passersby stopped to watch his performance and ___53___ a few cents in his hat.
As time went by, Simon’s wonderful shows ___54___ more people’s eyes. Finally, not only did Simon earn enough money to support his family, but also he rose to ___55___ in his hometown and moved closer to his dream of becoming a musician.
41 A. piano B. guitar C. violin D. drum
42. A. gave up B. dealt with C. turned to D. focused on
43. A. praised B. comforted C. refused D. ignored
44. A. succeed B. explore C. struggle D. survive
45. A. angry B. active C. happy D. upset
46. A. offer B. apology C. excuse D. effort
47. A. tool B. gift C. surprise D. request
48. A. promise B. tell C. remind D. trust
49. A. anxiously B. suddenly C. calmly D. immediately
50. A. delight B. surprise C. confusion D. doubt
51. A. fixed B. recognized C. mastered D. understood
52. A. teach B. record C. play D. act
53. A. saw B. picked C. gained D. dropped
54. A. took B. sharpened C. filled D. caught
55. A. power B. fame C. challenge D. view
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 many poets in history, Li Bai ___56___ (call) the “immortal (不朽的) poet”. His poetry is famous for its vivid imagination and strong emotional expression. Born in 701AD, he ___57___ (live) in Mianyang during his early years. His love of reading and traveling from ___58___ early age contributed to his romantic style. He started studying the classics when he was only five years old, and was reading ancient philosophers of different schools at the age of ten, such as Confucianism and Taoism. By reading a ___59___ (collect) of classics, he acquired the wisdom of previous generations.
___60___ (drive) by a burning desire for adventure and travel, Li Bai left home and started to travel around in his early ___61___ (twenty). He visited famous mountains and great rivers, meeting diverse customs and practices, ___62___ inspired him to write numerous poems in the romantic style. His works were ___63___ (wide) accepted during his lifetime and have remained celebrated for their artistic value and cultural significance nowadays.
___64___ his poetic genius he faced challenges frequently in his personal life, ___65___ (include) political exile (流放) and struggles with alcohol. Li Bai might not be perfect, but as long as his poems are here with us, he is always the “immortal” in our hearts.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
读句子，使用所给句子中划线部分结构，结合新情境进行仿写。
Example: Looking back on my high school life, the most important advice I’d like to give is to be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud.
New situation: In the past three years in junior middle school, who do you want to thank most?
Sample: Recalling my junior middle school life, I’d like to express my greatest gratitude to my headteacher, Mr. Wang.
66. 读句子，使用所给句子中划线部分结构，结合新情境进行仿写。
As a saying goes, “Well begun, half done.” I guess this was a good beginning to my new school life.
New situation: Describe friendship with a saying and share your understanding about it.
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67. 读句子，使用所给句子中划线部分结构，结合新情境进行仿写。
With the Internet spreading widely, we have easy access to almost everything we want to know.
New situation: Describe your feelings about the coming art festival.
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68. 读句子，使用所给句子中划线部分结构，结合新情境进行仿写。
Anne was tired and hungry, so she lay on the sofa. =Tired and hungry, Anne lay on the sofa.
New situation: Sam was curious to know who she was, so he tiptoed into the room.
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69. 读句子，使用所给句子中划线部分结构，结合新情境进行仿写。
He felt a bit sad inside him. =A wave of sadness welled up inside him.
New situation: Suddenly she felt very happy when she caught sight of a familiar figure.
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70. 读句子，使用所给句子中划线部分结构，结合新情境进行仿写。
I often view short videos on TikTok, looking for good advice on English learning.
New situation: “Friend Circle” or “WeChat Moments” has become part of our life, please describe how you often use it.
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第二节（满分25分）
71. 最近，你校为号召同学们热爱运动，每天坚持锻炼，将举办以“The Importance of Doing Sports”为主题的英语演讲比赛，请写一篇演讲稿参赛。内容包括：
1.锻炼身体的重要性；
2.具体的建议。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Ladies and Gentlemen,
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