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2024年4月广东省高等教育自学考试
英语(二) 试卷
(课程代码00015)
注意事项：
1.本试卷分为两部分，第一部分为选择题，第二部分为非选择题。
- 应考者必须按试题顺序在答题卡(纸)指定位置上作答，答在试卷上无效。
- 涂写部分、画图部分必须使用2B铅笔，书写部分必须使用黑色字迹签字笔。
第一部分 选择题
一、阅读判断(第1-10题，每题1分，共10分)
下面的短文后列出了10个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断：如果该句提供的是正确信息，选择 A; 如果该句提供的是错误信息，选择B; 如果该句的信息文中没有提及，选择 C。
Joanne Rowling
Joanne Rowling was born on 31st July 1965.She grew up surrounded by books as her mum and dad loved reading.From an early age Joanne wanted to be a writer.She wrote her first book at the age of six-a story about a rabbit called Rabbit.When she was eleven she wrote a novel about seven cursed diamonds and the people who owned them.
Joanne went to school at Wyedean Comprehensive School and then went on to study French and Classics at the University of Exeter.Her Classics studies would come in very handy later when she was thinking up all the spells in Harry Potter,some of which are based on Latin!
Joanne first had the idea for Harry Potter while delayed on a train travelling from Manchester to London King's Cross in 1990.Over the next five years,she began to plan out the sevenbooks of the series.
She arrived in Edinburgh in 1993 with three chapters of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in her suitcase.By now she had a baby daughter,Jessica,but she continued to write in every spare moment she could find.When Joanne had finished the manuscript,she sent the first three chapters to a number of literary agents,one of whom wrote back asking to see the rest of it.She said that it was “the best letter I had ever received in my life” .
While being trained as a teacher after she finished her first book,Joanne learned that Harry Potter was accepted for publication by Bloomsbury.HaryPotter and the Philosopher's Stone quickly became a bestseller on publication in 1997.As the book was translated into other languages,Harry Potter started spreading round the globe -and Joanne was soon receiving thousands of letters from fans.
The Harry Potter books have since broken many records.In 2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows became the fastest-selling book ever,selling 2.65 million in the first 24 hours in the UK.The Harry Potter series is now published in 80 languages,and over 500 million copies have been sold across the world.
1.Joanne's parents taught her to be a writer.
A.True B.False C.Not Given
2.At seven,Joanne wrote a novel about people who cursed diamonds.
A.True B.False C.Not Given
3.The idea for Harry Potter occurred to Joanne while she was traveling on a train.
A.True B.False C.Not Given
4.Joanne struggled to support her daughter Jessica and herself on welfare.
A.True B.False C.Not Given
5.Joanne didn't send the whole ofHarry Potterand the Philosopher's Stone to the publishers at first.
A.True B.False C.Not Given
6.A publisher told Joanne that he had received the best novel in his life.
A.True B.False C.Not Given
7.Joanne got few letters from her fans.
A.True B.False C.Not Given
8.Joanne was once trained to be a teacher.
A.True B.False C.Not Given
9.The Harry Potter books are available in many parts of the world
A.True B.False C.Not Given
10.The Harry Potter films are very popular.
A.True B.False C.Not Given
二、阅读选择(第11-15题，每题2分，共10分)
阅读下面短文，请从短文后各题所给的4个选项A、B、C、D中选出1个最佳选项。
Self-confidence
Self-confidence is important for many reasons.First and foremost,when you're self-confident,you believe in yourself.You have full faith in your abilities and in your decision-making skills.You will become successful in life.
Then,how do you gain confidence?
The great news is that no one is born confident.There's no such a thing as a confident baby.We all have the ability to become confident people and develop sincere self-confidence no matter how we grow up,where we go to school,where we live,or where we work.To put it another way,confidence is an equal playing field,something that's available to everyone.
That said,the primary way to gain self-confidence is trying and failing.Trying and failing leads to self-confidence.It might seem against reason but you become more confident the more you try and fail.Confident people are not necessarily perfect.It doesn't mean they never make mistakes.All it means is that they trust in their abilities.And the way you build trust in yourself is to keep trying again and again no matter how many times you fail.
Here's a simple example:baking a turkey.It seems hard at first.You're likely not confident at all that you can bake a huge turkey.Maybe you burn it the first time you try.Or, maybe you overcook it.Maybe it tastes so bad that your family has to order a meal for Thanksgiving.But,if you keep trying again and again,research,study,seek advice from mentors on baking turkey,eventually you can become proficient at it.Then,one day,you'll be so confident in your ability to make a turkey that you'll be the one volunteering to bring one to gatherings.
Once again:no one is born confident.It comes from trying and failing and trying again. Confidence comes from years of trials.The importance of self-confidence is that those who have it are the ones who have made the most mistakes and don't mind it at all because they know the mistakes lead to their proficiency and then eventual success.
11.If one is self-confident________.
A.he trusts himself B.he issure to be successful
C.he is reliable due to his abilities D.he has skills in making decisions
12.What can we learn from the great news mentioned in third paragraph?
A.Confidence comes from playing fair.
B.Playing field is available to everyone.
C.Self-confidence depends on where we are.
D.Everyone has the potential to become confident.
13.What is implied by“trying and failing?”
A.We should not be afraid of failure.
B.Mistakes make us believe our abilities.
C.We must make mistakes in order to be successful.
D.It is wrong that you will be confident by repeated failure.
14.When you bake a turkey for the first time, _________ .
A.it is too much large for your family.
B.your family will order it for Thanksgiving.
C.it may not be liked by your family members.
D.your family members will volunteer to offer their experience.
15.Who are mentors (in Paragraph 5)most probably?
A.Cooks. B.Bakers.
C.Doctors. D.Butchers.
三、概括段落大意和补全句子(第16～25题，每题1分，共10分)
阅读下面短文，请完成短文后的2项测试任务：(1)从第16-20题后所给的6个选项中为第①-⑤段各选择1个正确的小标题；(2)从第21-25题后所给的6个选项中选择5个正确选项，分别完成每个句子。
Distance Learning
① The idea behind distance learning is pretty straightforward: With the help of technology, you can teach remotely and allow your students to complete their coursework from anywhere in the world. This can be particularly useful during times when students typically can't be physically present at school. Distance learning can also be used under normal circumstances, and it actually offers many benefits and advantages over traditional methods.
② One benefit of distance learning directly affects students.Since the remote school days are less structured,students have more freedom to work through their class material at a more leisurely rhythm.So instead of pushing through pressing moments and having their scores potentially suffer,kids can put their pencils down and take a break until they're ready to revisit their schoolwork for the day.
③ With distance learning,there is no need to arrange for transportation since all work and teaching are completed remotely.This eliminates the stress of missing the school bus and allows students to be more relaxed and ready to get their work done.The comfort of your own home is likely one of the places where you can be most relaxed.With distance learning,your classroom is whatever room you decide to work in that day.It can be your bedroom,dining room,or even outside.Being able to learn without having to sit in a chair in the same place for several hours a day is a big plus since it lowers stress levels,which can increase concentration and productivity.
④ Since there is no school buildingto maintain with distance learning,the money saved can be directed to areas that need more attention.For example,the money that is usually set aside to pay for things like maintenance and utilities can instead be spent on upgrades for computers and tablets so that students and teachers are always learning on the most up-to-date systems available.
⑤ Since there is no commute to make,students and teachers can get a little extra sleep in the morning.This allows them to wake up feeling ready to tackle the day.Also,having to hurry between classes is completely eliminated,which results in spare time to focus on more pressing matters during the day.Teachers also benefit from more time for one-on-one sessions with students and their planning period.
Task 1
| A.Money saved can be used to upgrade systems
B.Study can be done in a relaxing environment. C.Distance learning saves time D.Students can control the rhythm of their study. E.Distance learning is likely to improve students'grades F.What is distance learning? |
16.Paragraph①
17.Paragraph②
18.Paragraph③
19.Paragraph④
20.Paragraph⑤
Task 2
21.Distance learningis particularly useful for people_______ .
22.Study can be leisurely done because learners can _______ .
23.Study can take place _______ .
24.With no buildings to maintain,schools can spend money on _______ .
25.Students and teachers feel more energetic in the morning _______ .
| A.take a break whenever they want
B.decide what course to take C.more advanced teaching equipment D.who can't physically go to school in person E.due to more sleep time F.anywhere a learner finds himself comfortable |
四、填句补文(第26～30题，每题2分，共10分)
下面的短文有5处空白，短文后有6个句子，其中5个取自短文，请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置，以恢复文章原貌。
Ban Smoking
More and more countries and cities ban smoking here and there,in public places. According to various medical studies,smoking not only causes various health problems for a person,but also for every non-smoker close by.Even though people continue debating the smoking issue,the reality is that a ban is the most appropriate and logical decision in case of smoking in public areas. 26
27 This point is particularly crucial for nearly one million US people who suffer from illnesses that have something to do with breathing.
Smoking hurts our environment.In addition to the fact that smoking is harmful to you and your family members,it actually hurts our ecosystem with all of its inhabitants.All cigarette ends and other elements of smoked cigarettes tend to pollute waterways,soil,and beaches. 28
In addition to some apparent damage being done by smoking,it is important to mention the cost of beauty. 29 Ladies tend to check their mirrors in order to see if they got new wrinkles and feel terrified when their doubts are confirmed. 30 The reality is that one of the most significant causes of premature aging is nicotine(尼古丁).People who smoke on a regular basis are more likely to face early skin changes.
In conclusion,it is clear from everything discussed above that smoking should be labeled illegal in all public places all over the globe.
| A.The financial burden that smoking putson people keeps on rising.
B.And this is the case when smoking should be mentioned as well C.First of all,smoking,even outdoors,can cause various health problems,even to non-smokers. D.Here are the solid reasons why the smoking ban is a must. E.The most recent lab studies prove that such poisonous compounds of cigarettes are harmful to fish and microorganisms. F.One of the things that many young women are concerned about is aging. |
五、填词补文(第31～40题，每题1.5分，共15分)
下面的短文有10处空白，短文后列出12个词，其中10个取自短文，请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置，以恢复文章原貌。
A Fireworks Show
To celebrate the arrival of 2024,Li Chao traveled from Shanghai to Liuyang,Hunan province,to watch a fireworks display.Liuyang is 31 as the “hometown of fireworks”, but the 23-year-old girl was 32 to obtain a ticket to see a fireworks show at Sky Theatre because they had sold out.She and her friends,along with people from across China,settled onwatching the display,which was also broadcasted live over the Internet,from an open 33 .
To witness the delightful display on Dec 31,more than 160,000 people traveled to Liuyang,which 34 a population of 1.4 million and is situated about 70 kilometers from Changsha,the capital of Hunan.
Li said,“I had never seen anything like these fireworks before.The evening was romantic,thrilling and festive.More 35 ,after three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone in the large crowd was ready to celebrate.”She 36 that the fireworks were like stars shining against the dark night 37 After watching the display,which lasted more than an hour,Li said that the fireworks show she had seen at Shanghai Disney Resort seemed 38 in comparison. The entire event on NewYear's Eve lasted more than four hours,but Li and her friends 39 to their hotel early to avoid traffic jam.Wang Biao,head of Sky Theatre,said the show was broadcasted live on short video 40 —Douyin and Kuaishou—two of the largest such platforms in China,with more than 600 million views
| A.sky E.playground I.added
B.unable F.boasts J.small C.returned G.argued K.match D.platforms H.known L.importantly |
第二部分 非选择题
六、完形补文(第41～50题，每题1.5分，共15分)
下面的短文有10处空白，每处空白后的括号内有一个词，请根据短文内容将其正 确的形式填入文中，以恢复文章原貌。
Dealing with Workday Stress
If your workday often leaves you feeling stressed (stress) and overwhelmed,it is time to calm things down by getting more 41 (organize) .Firstly,make sure you arrive a few 42 (minute) early for work to give you time to organize your tasks for the day and get 43 (mental) prepared.Secondly,organize your space by clearing away messy things and streamlining (精简)your workspace.Finally,make a list of everything that you need to do that day in order of 44 (prior).If you can,try taking care of the more 45 (difficulty) things first to help take a weight off 46 (you)mind.
Variety is the spice(调味品)of life,and this is never 47 (true)than when it comes to your working day.Following the same routine day in and day out can 48 (quick) cause boredom and 49 (satisfaction) to set in,so try making every day a little different in any way you can.Try doing routine tasks in a different order, 50 (talk) to someone new or taking a different route to work.
七、短文写作(本题30分)
请根据所提供材料中的要求完成一篇150词左右的英文写作任务。
51.Summer holiday is coming.Many students are considering travelling.Your school magazine asks you to write a short article about why you love travelling.In your article,please list two reasons for travelling.
2024年4月广东省高等教育自学考试-答案详解
选择题区
第一部分
乔安娜·罗琳
乔安娜·罗琳于1965年7月31日出生。她在一个书籍环绕的环境中长大，因为她的父母都非常喜欢阅读。从很小的时候，乔安娜就想成为一名作家。她六岁的时候写了她的第一本书—一本关于兔子名叫“Rabbit”的故事。当她十一岁时，她写了一本关于七颗被诅咒的钻石和拥有它们的人的小说。
乔安娜在怀顿综合学校上学，然后在埃克塞特大学学习法语和古典文学。她的古典文学学习在以后的时间里对她想出哈利·波特中的所有咒语非常有用，其中一些咒语是基于拉丁语的！
1990年，乔安娜在乘坐从曼彻斯特到伦敦国王十字车站的火车时，首次萌生了哈利·波特的想法。在接下来的五年中，她开始规划系列的七本书。1993年，她带着《哈利·波特与魔法石》的前三章来到了爱丁堡。那时她已经有了一个女儿—杰西卡，但她仍然在每个能找到的空闲时间继续写作。当乔安娜完成手稿后，她向多家文学生产代理公司寄出了前三章，其中一家回信要求看剩下的部分。她说这是她“人生中收到的最好的信”
在完成第一本书后接受教师培训时，乔安娜得知哈利·波特被布鲁姆斯伯里出版公司接受出版。1997年，《哈利·波特与魔法石》一经出版就迅速成为畅销书。随着这本书被翻译成其他语言，哈利·波特开始传播到全球—乔安娜也很快收到了来自世界各地粉丝的成千上万封信件。
哈利·波特系列书此后打破了许多记录。2007年，《哈利·波特与死亡圣器》成为有史以来销售最快的书，在英国的前24小时内售出了265万本。现在，哈利·波特系列已被翻译成80种语言，并且在全球销售超过5亿册。
- 【答案】C
【解析】题干大意: Joanne's parents taught her to be a writer. 乔安妮的父母教她成为一名作家。文中提到她的父母爱读书，但没有提及他们教她写作。故选择C。
2. 【答案】B
【解析】题干大意: At seven, Joanne wrote a novel about people who cursed diamonds. 七岁时，乔安妮写了一本关于诅咒钻石的人的小说。文中提到她在十一岁时写了一本小说，关于七颗被诅咒的钻石和拥有这些钻石的人，而不是七岁时。故选择B。
3. 【答案】A
【解析】题干大意: The idea for Harry Potter occurred to Joanne while she was traveling on a train. 哈利·波特的创意是在乔安娜乘坐火车旅行时萌生的。文中明确提到她在从曼彻斯特到伦敦国王十字车站的火车上受到启发，想出了哈利波特的点子。故选择A。
4. 【答案】C
【解析】题干大意: Joanne struggled to support her daughter Jessica and herself on welfare. 乔安妮努力靠福利养活女儿杰西卡和自己。文中没有提到她是否依靠福利来支持自己和女儿。
故选择C。
5. 【答案】A
【解析】题干大意:Joanne didn't send the whole of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to the publishers at first. 乔安妮起初并没有把《哈利波特与魔法石》全部寄给出版商。她最初只寄出了前三章，后来才有一个文学代理要求看剩下的部分。故选择A。
6. 【答案】B
【解析】题干大意: A publisher told Joanne that he had received the best novel in his life. 一位出版商告诉乔安妮，他收到了他一生中最好的小说。文中提到的是她收到了一封让她非常高兴的回信，但并没有说这是出版商收到的“最好的一本小说”。 故选择B。
7. 【答案】B
【解析】题干大意:Joanne got few letters from her fans. 乔安妮很少收到粉丝的来信。文中明确提到她很快就收到了成千上万封粉丝的来信。故选择B。
8. 【答案】A
【解析】题干大意:Joanne was once trained to be a teacher. 乔安妮曾经受过教师培训。文中提到她在完成第一本书后接受了教师培训。故选择A。
9. 【答案】A
【解析】题干大意:The Harry Potter books are available in many parts of the world《哈利波特》系列书籍在世界许多地方都有售.文中提到《哈利波特》系列现在已被翻译成80种语言，并售出了超过5亿册。故选择A。
10. 【答案】C
【解析】题干大意:The Harry Potter films are very popular. 哈利波特电影很受欢迎。文中没有提到《哈利波特》电影的受欢迎程度。故选择C。
第二部分
自信
自信因其诸多原因而重要。首先，当你自信时，你相信自己。你对自己的能力和决策技能充满信心。你将在生活中变得成功。那么，如何获得信心呢？好消息是没有人天生就自信。世上并没有天生自信的婴儿。无论我们怎样长大、在哪里上学、居住或工作，我们都具有成为自信的人并发展真诚自信的能力。换句话说，自信是一个平等的竞技场，是每个人都可以拥有的东西。
话虽如此，获得自信的主要方式是尝试和失败。尝试和失败会带来自信。这可能听起来不合常理，但你越尝试和失败，就会变得越自信。自信的人并不一定是完美的。这并不意味着他们从不犯错。所有这一切只是意味着他们相信自己的能力。而建立自信的方法就是不断地尝试，无论失败多少次，都要再接再厉。
这里有一个简单的例子：烤火鸡。一开始这似乎很难。你可能一点也不自信自己能烤好一只大火鸡。也许你第一次尝试时把它烧焦了。也许你过度烹饪了。也许它味道太糟糕，以至于你的家人不得不在感恩节订购外卖。但是，如果你不断地再试一次，进行研究，学习，从导师那里获取烤火鸡的建议，最终你能熟练掌握它。然后，有一天，你会对自己烤火鸡的能力充满信心，甚至主动提出在聚会上带上一只火鸡。再次重申：没有人天生自信。自信来自于尝试和失败，再试一次。自信来自于多年的历练。
自信的重要性在于那些自信的人是犯过最多错误的人，他们毫不介意这些错误，因为他们知道这些错误会导致他们的熟练，进而最终走向成功。
- 【答案】A
问题 11：如果一个人自信______
A. 他相信自己
B. 他肯定会成功
C. 他由于自己的能力而可靠
D. 他有做决定的技能
答案：A. 他相信自己
详解：
原文提到：“First and foremost, when you're self-confident, you believe in yourself.” 这明确指出自信的最重要表现就是相信自己。因此，选项 A 是正确的。
12. 【答案】D
问题 12：我们从第三段提到的“好消息”中能学到什么？
A. 自信来自公平竞争。
B. 可供所有人使用的运动场。
C. 自信取决于我们所在的位置。
D. 每个人都有潜力变得自信。
答案：D. 每个人都有潜力变得自信
详解：
在第三段中，作者提到：“We all have the ability to become confident people and develop sincere self-confidence no matter how we grow up, where we go to school, where we live, or where we work.” 这说明自信是每个人都可以具备的，因此选择 D。
13. 【答案】A
问题 13：“尝试和失败”意味着什么？
A. 我们不应害怕失败。
B. 错误让我们相信自己的能力。
C. 我们必须犯错才能成功。
D. 反复失败不会让你自信。
答案：A. 我们不应害怕失败
详解：
原文提到：“Trying and failing leads to self-confidence...you become more confident the more you try and fail.” 这表明失败是通向自信的一部分，不应害怕失败。因此选项 A 是正确的。
14. 【答案】C
问题 14：当你第一次烤火鸡时，_________ 。
A. 它对你的家庭来说太大了。
B. 你的家人会为感恩节订购它。
C. 它可能不被你的家庭成员喜欢。
D. 你的家庭成员会自愿提供他们的经验。
答案：C. 它可能不被你的家庭成员喜欢
详解：
原文提到：“Maybe you burn it the first time you try. Or, maybe you overcook it. Maybe it tastes so bad that your family has to order a meal for Thanksgiving.” 这表示第一次烤火鸡可能会失败，家庭成员可能不喜欢。因此选项 C 合适。
15. 【答案】A
问题 15：指导者（在第五段）最有可能是谁？
A. 厨师
B. 面包师
C. 医生
D. 屠夫
答案：A. 厨师
详解：
根据上下文，指导你烤火鸡的专家应该是相关领域的人士。烤火鸡显然属于烹饪范畴，因此“指导者”最有可能是“厨师”，即选项 A。
非选择题区
第三部分
远程学习
① 远程学习的理念相当直截了当：借助科技，你可以在远程教学，让学生从世界任何地方完成他们的课程作业。这在学生通常不能亲自到校的时期特别有用。远程学习也可以在正常情况下使用，实际上，它比传统方法提供了更多的好处和优势。
② 远程学习的一项好处直接影响学生。由于远程学习的日子结构较为松散，学生有更多的自由以较为轻松的节奏完成课程材料。因此，学生可以避免在紧张时刻强行推进，成绩可能受影响的问题。他们可以放下笔，休息一下，直到他们准备好再次面对当天的学习任务。
③ 通过远程学习，不需要安排交通问题，因为所有的工作和教学都是远程完成的。这消除了错过校车的压力，让学生可以更加放松，更愿意完成他们的学习任务。你自己家里可能是你最放松的地方之一。通过远程学习，你的“教室”可以随你决定，例如可以是你的卧室、餐厅，甚至是户外。能够在不必每天坐在同一个地方数小时学习也是一个很大的优点，因为这降低了压力水平，从而提高了注意力和生产力。
④ 由于远程学习不需要维护学校建筑，省下来的钱可以用于更需要关注的领域。例如，通常用于支付维护和公用事业费用的钱可以转而用于升级电脑和平板电脑，以确保学生和老师总是在最先进的系统上进行学习。
⑤ 由于无需通勤，学生和老师早晨可以多睡一会儿。这使他们在醒来时感觉准备好了迎接新的一天。此外，赶去上课的匆忙完全被消除，这让他们可以把时间集中在更紧急的事务上。老师们也因此有更多时间进行一对一辅导和准备教学计划。
Task 1
16. 【答案】F. What is distance learning?
【解析】段落①简单介绍了远程学习是什么以及其基本概念和潜在优势，因此选F.
17. 【答案】 D. Students can control the rhythm of their study.
【解析】段落②提到学生可以自主控制学习节奏，不必受制于传统课堂的紧凑安排，因此选D.
18. 【答案】B. Study can be done in a relaxing environment.
【解析】段落③强调了学生可以在各种舒适的环境中学习，减少了压力同时提高了生产效率，因此选B.
19. 【答案】 A. Money saved can be used to upgrade systems.
【解析】段落④提到由于没有物理校舍的维护费用，这些钱可以用来升级教学设备，因此选A.
20. 【答案】C. Distance learning saves time.
【解析】段落⑤提到学生和老师可以节省通勤时间，早上能多睡一会儿并有更多时间处理其他重要事务，因此选C.
Task 2:
21. 【答案】D
【解析】Distance learning is particularly useful for people who can't physically go to school in person. - 远程学习特别适用于那些不能亲自到学校的人，因此选D.
22. 【答案】A
【解析】Study can be leisurely done because learners can take a break whenever they want.
- 学生可以随时休息，从而让学习变得更加轻松自如，因此选A.
23. 【答案】F
【解析】Study can take place anywhere a learner finds himself comfortable.
- 学习可以在任何学生觉得舒适的地方进行，因此选F.
24. 【答案】C
【解析】With no buildings to maintain, schools can spend money on more advanced teaching equipment.
- 没有校舍的维护费，学校可以把钱花在更先进的教学设备上，因此选C.
25. 【答案】E
【解析】Students and teachers feel more energetic in the morning due to more sleep time.
- 学生和老师早上可以感觉更有精力是因为能多睡一会儿，因此选E.
第四部分
禁止吸烟
越来越多的国家和城市在公共场所这里那里禁止吸烟。根据各种医学研究，吸烟不仅会导致个人的各种健康问题，还会影响周围的非吸烟者。尽管人们还在继续争论吸烟问题，现实是，在公共场所禁烟是最合适和最合理的决策。以下是必须实行禁烟的有力理由。
首先，即使在户外吸烟，也会引发各种健康问题，甚至对非吸烟者也是如此。这一点对于近一百万患有呼吸道疾病的美国人来说尤其重要。吸烟伤害我们的环境。除了吸烟对你和你的家人有害这一事实外，它实际上还伤害了包括所有生物在内的整个生态系统。所有的烟头及其他烟草制品的残留物都倾向于污染水源、土壤和海滩。最新的实验室研究证明，香烟中的有毒化合物对鱼类和微生物有害。
除了吸烟造成的一些显而易见的损害，重要的是要提到美观方面的成本。很多年轻女性关心的事情之一就是衰老。女士们常常照镜子，查看自己是否长了新皱纹，确认疑虑后感到恐惧。而这正是应该提及吸烟的时候。实际上，早衰的最重要原因之一就是尼古丁。经常吸烟的人更有可能面临皮肤早期变化的问题。
总之，从以上讨论可以明确看出，应该在全球所有公共场所将吸烟定为非法行为。
- 【答案】D
【解析】在第一个空白处，文章需要一个句子来引出下文的论点，解释为什么禁烟是合理的决策。结合选项，我们选择能够引出下文论证的句子，即：D. Here are the solid reasons why the smoking ban is a must.此句带有承上启下的作用，并引出了下面的具体理由。
27. 【答案】C
【解析】根据上下文，前一句提到了吸烟即使在户外也会造成健康问题，所以这里需要一个进一步强调健康风险的句子。比较选项，选：C. First of all, smoking, even outdoors, can cause various health problems, even to non-smokers.这句话详细说明了吸烟即使在户外也会导致各种健康问题，符合上下文逻辑。
28. 【答案】E
【解析】这一段讲的是吸烟对环境的危害。上一段结尾提到了"hurt our ecosystem"，所以这一处要继续说明具体的环境危害。选项中能具体说明环境影响的句子是：E. The most recent lab studies prove that such poisonous compounds of cigarettes are harmful to fish and microorganisms.
这句话具体指出了香烟中的有毒化合物对鱼类和微生物的危害，紧扣环境话题，并扩展了前面的内容。
29. 【答案】F
【解析】此段开始讲吸烟对美丽和外貌的影响。要讲年轻女性关心的事情，同时引出下文对吸烟造成皮肤损伤的讨论。所以选择：F. One of the things that many young women are concerned about is aging.这句话很好地引出了下文关于衰老和皱纹的讨论。
30. 【答案】B
【解析】此处是对上文吸烟导致皮肤提前衰老现象的具体解释。选项中直接解释了早期皮肤变化原因的句子是：B. And this is the case when smoking should be mentioned as well.这句话解释了之前提到的"这（指的是吸烟）应该被提及的情况"（即皮肤提前衰老）
第五部分
烟花表演
为了庆祝2024年的到来，李超从上海来到湖南省浏阳观看烟花表演。浏阳被称为“烟花之乡”，但这位23岁的女孩未能购得天空剧院的烟花表演门票，因为已经售罄。她和她的朋友们，与来自全国各地的人们一起，在一个露天的操场上观看了这场烟花表演，这场表演也在互联网上进行了直播。
为了观赏12月31日的精彩表演，超过16万人涌向浏阳，这个拥有140万人口的城市，距离湖南省会长沙约70公里。李说：“我以前从未见过这样的烟花表演。这个夜晚浪漫、刺激且充满节日气氛。更重要的是，在经历了三年的新冠疫情后，聚集的大众都已准备好庆祝。”她补充道，烟花像星星一样在黑夜的天空中闪耀。
在观看了持续一个多小时的烟花表演后，李说她在上海迪士尼度假区看到的烟花表演相比之下显得小巫见大巫。整个跨年夜活动持续了四个多小时，但李和她的朋友们早早返回酒店以避开交通堵塞。天空剧院负责人王彪表示，这场表演在抖音和快手两个中国最大的短视频平台上进行了直播，累计观看量超过6亿次。
- 【答案】 Liuyang is _known_ (H) as the "hometown of fireworks"
【解析】这里需要一个动词来描述Liuyang的名声。“known”意为“众所周知的”，非常适合用来形容Liuyang的广泛知晓度。
32. 【答案】the 23-year-old girl was _unable_ (B) to obtain a ticket to see a fireworks show
【解析】这里需要一个形容词来表示她没买到票的状态。“unable”表示“不能”，符合语境，因为她没法获得门票。
33. 【答案】which was also broadcasted live over the Internet, from an open _playground_ (E)
【解析】根据上下文，李潮和朋友以及其他人选择在某个开放的地方观看焰火表演。“playground”意为“操场、空地”，符合描述一个开放的空间。
34. 【答案】 more than 160,000 people traveled to Liuyang, which _boasts_ (F) a population of 1.4 million
【解析】这里需要一个动词来描述Liuyang的人口情况。“boasts”意为“拥有（值得骄傲的东西）”，适合用来夸耀人口是140万。
35. 【答案】 The evening was romantic, thrilling, and festive. More _importantly_ (L)
【解析】这里需要一个副词连接句子，表示对之前内容的重要补充。“importantly”意为“重要地”，更好地强调了活动意义在疫情后尤其重要。
36. 【答案】 She _added_ (I) that the fireworks were like stars shining against the dark night
【解析】这里需要一个动词来引导她接下来的评论。“added”意为“补充说”，适合用来继续她的描述。
37. 【答案】 the fireworks were like stars shining against the dark night _sky_ (A)
【解析】根据语境，这里需要一个名词来具体描述夜晚的什么部分。“sky”意为“天空”，与“dark night”搭配合理。
38. 【答案】the fireworks show she had seen at Shanghai Disney Resort seemed _small_ (J) in comparison
【解析】这里需要一个形容词来描述上海迪士尼的焰火秀相比之下的规模感。“small”意为“小的”，非常适合用来进行比较。
39. 【答案】but Li and her friends _returned_ (C) to their hotel early to avoid traffic jams
【解析】这里需要一个动词来说明她们的行动。“returned”意为“返回”，描述她们为了避开交通堵塞而早回酒店的行为。
40. 【答案】said the show was broadcasted live on short video _platforms_ (D)
【解析】这里需要一个名词来描述焰火表演直播的平台。“platforms”意为“平台”，适合用来描述Douyin和Kuaishou这样的短视频平台。
第六部分
应对工作日的压力
如果你的工作日常常让你感到紧张和不知所措，是时候通过变得更加有条理来平静下来。首先，确保你提前几分钟到达工作地点，这样可以留出时间来安排一天的任务并做好心理准备。其次，通过清理杂乱的物品和精简（streamlining）工作空间来整理你的工作环境。最后，按优先级列出你当天需要完成的所有事情。如果可以的话，尽量先处理那些困难的事情，以帮助减轻你的心理负担。生活的调味品就是多样性，这句话在谈到工作日的时候再正确不过了。日复一日地遵循同样的例行程序会迅速引起无聊和不满，所以尽量在任何可能的地方让每天都有一点不同。尝试以不同的顺序完成常规任务，与某个新的人交谈，或选择不同的路线去上班。
- 【答案】organized
【解析】本句意思是“通过更加有序来冷静下来”，需要使用形容词形式来修饰主语，所以应当使用“organized”。
42. 【答案】minutes
【解析】此处要表达“提前几分钟到达工作”，使用复数形式的“minutes”是正确的。
43. 【答案】mentally
【解析】本句描述的是“在心理上准备自己”，应该使用副词“mentally”来修饰动词“prepared”。
44. 【答案】priority
【解析】此处需要一个名词来表示“按照重要性顺序列出所有需要做的事情”，所以使用“priority”。
45. 【答案】difficult
【解析】这里的意思是“尽量先处理比较困难的事”，需要使用形容词“difficult”来修饰“things”。
46. 【答案】your
【解析】此处需要一个所有格来表示“从你的心里移除负担”，所以使用“your”。
47. 【答案】truer
【解析】根据上下文，表示“这一点在工作日显得更加真实”，使用比较级“truer”是恰当的。
48. 【答案】 quickly
【解析】本句描述的是“很快导致无聊”，需要一个副词来修饰动词“cause”，所以用“quickly”。
49. 【答案】 dissatisfaction
【解析】本句的意思是“导致无聊和不满意”，需要一个名词来与“boredom”并列，因此用“dissatisfaction”。
50. 【答案】 talking
【解析】“与新人交谈”中的“交谈”作为动名词出现在句中，因此使用“talking”。
第七部分
参考范文
The Joy of Traveling: Why I Love It
As the summer holiday approaches, many students, including myself, are excitedly planning our travels. Traveling is more than just a break from routine; it's an enriching experience that offers countless benefits. Here are two reasons why I love traveling.
Firstly, traveling broadens my horizons. When I visit new places, I encounter diverse cultures, languages, and ways of life. This exposure helps me understand and appreciate the world’s rich diversity. For instance, during my trip to Japan, I was fascinated by its unique blend of tradition and modernity. Such experiences teach me valuable lessons about global citizenship and cultural sensitivity, which are essential for personal growth in today's interconnected world.
Secondly, traveling provides me with new perspectives and inspiration. Being in a new environment stimulates my creativity and problem-solving skills. Whether hiking in the Swiss Alps or exploring ancient ruins in Rome, I often find that these adventures renew my enthusiasm for learning and spark innovative ideas. The challenges and surprises encountered during travel also enhance my adaptability and resilience.
In conclusion, traveling is a wonderful way to expand my knowledge and gain fresh insights. It not only makes me a more well-rounded individual but also prepares me better for future challenges. So, as the summer holiday nears, I eagerly anticipate my next adventure, ready to embrace all the wonders it has to offer.
旅行的乐趣：为什么我热爱旅行
随着暑假的临近，许多学生，包括我自己，都在兴奋地计划我们的旅行。旅行不仅仅是逃离日常生活的休息时间，它还是一种充实的体验，带来了无数的好处。以下是我热爱旅行的两个原因。
首先，旅行开阔了我的视野。当我访问新的地方时，我会遇到不同的文化、语言和生活方式。这种接触帮助我理解并欣赏世界的丰富多样性。例如，在我去日本旅行期间，我被其独特的传统与现代相结合所吸引。这样的经历教会了我关于全球公民意识和文化敏感性的宝贵课程，这对于今天互联世界中的个人成长至关重要。
其次，旅行为我提供了新的视角和灵感。处于一个新的环境中能够激发我的创造力和解决问题的能力。无论是在瑞士阿尔卑斯山徒步旅行，还是在罗马探索古代遗址，这些冒险通常会使我重新燃起对学习的热情并激发创新的想法。在旅行中遇到的挑战和惊喜也增强了我的适应能力和韧性。
总之，旅行是扩展我知识和获得新见解的一种美妙方式。它不仅使我成为一个更全面的人，还让我更好地为未来的挑战做好准备。因此，随着暑假的临近，我期待着我的下一次冒险，准备好迎接所有即将到来的奇迹。