外研版英语高考试题与参考答案(2024年)

2024年外研版英语高考自测试题与参考答案一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）1、Question:Whatistheman’smainconcernabouttheweather?A.Thetemperatureistoolow.B.There’stoomuchwind.C.It’sgoingtorainsoon.D.Theweatheristoohot.Answer:C

Explanation:Themansays,“Itlookslikeit’sgoingtorainsoon,doesn’tit?”whichindicatesthathismainconcernisabouttherain.2、Question:Whatdoesthewomansuggestdoingfortheparty?A.Playingmusic.B.Watchingamovie.C.Cookingdinner.D.Goingoutforameal.Answer:D

Explanation:Thewomanrespondsbysaying,“Well,howaboutwegooutforameal?Thatwouldbemoreconvenient,”whichsuggeststhatsheissuggestinggoingoutforamealfortheparty.3、Abird’seyeviewofthecityintheevening.Answer:C解析:问题是关于晚上城市全景的描述。录音中提到的“俯瞰这个城市的夜景”表明正确的选项是C。4、Aninterviewwithachefabouthiscookingmethods.Answer:B解析:录音中明确提到了与厨师关于烹饪方法的访谈，因此正确答案是B。5.Whydoesthemanfeelbad?A.Hemissedthelasttrainandarrivedlate.B.Hecannotfindhiswatch.C.Hehaslosthisway.D.Hehascaughtacold.Answer:B

Explanation:Intheconversation,themansays,“I’mfeelingabitdowntoday.Ican’tseemtofindmywatchanywhere.ItmusthavedroppedwhenIwascarryingmybags.”Thus,hismainconcernisthemissingwatch,whichiswhyhefeelsbad.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）1、Whatisthespeaker’sopinionabouttheimportanceoflearningasecondlanguage?Itisessentialforpersonaldevelopment.Itisonlyusefulforprofessionalpurposes.Itisawasteoftimeformostpeople.Itisnotnecessaryunlessyoutravelabroad.Answer:A)Itisessentialforpersonaldevelopment.Explanation:Intheconversation,thespeakeremphasizestheimportanceoflearningasecondlanguageforpersonalgrowthandtheabilitytoconnectwithpeoplefromdifferentcultures.2、Howdoesthewomansuggestthemanprepareforhisupcominginterview?Heshouldfocusonmemorizingfacts.Heshouldpracticespeakinginfrontofamirror.Heshouldstudythecompany’sproductsextensively.Heshouldreadabookaboutinterviewtechniques.Answer:B)Heshouldpracticespeakinginfrontofamirror.Explanation:Thewomanadvisesthemantopracticehisspeakingskillsbyusingamirror,suggestingthatitwillhelphimimprovehisconfidenceandcommunicationabilitiesfortheinterview.3、AQuestion:Whatdoesthewomansayabouthershoppingexperience?Answer:Thewomansaysshehadaverygoodtime.Explanation:Intheconversation,thewomanmentions,“Ihadagreattimeshoppingtoday,”indicatingshewashappywithhershoppingexperience.4、CQuestion:Whenisthemanmostlikelytogotothegym?Answer:Afterwork.Explanation:Themanstates,“Iusuallygotothegymafterworkaround6o’clock,”whichsuggestshispreferredtimetogotothegymisafterwork.5、Listentoashortconversationbetweentwopeopleatacoffeeshop.Choosethebestanswertocompletethefollowingsentence:A.Theyarediscussingtheweather.B.Theyareplanningatrip.C.Theyarestudyingforanexam.Answer:CExplanation:Themanasksthewomanifshehasstudiedfortheexam,sotheymustbestudyingforanexamtogether.6、Listentoashortdialogueaboutcooking.Answerthequestion:Howdoesthewomanprefertocookhervegetables?A.Boiled.B.Bake.C.Frying.Answer:AExplanation:Thewomanmentionsthatshelikestocookhervegetablesbyboilingthemsinceit’shealthier.7.Youhearaconversationbetweentwostudentsdiscussingarecentsciencefair.StudentA:…So,didyouenteranyprojectsinthesciencefair?StudentB:Yeah,Idid.Ienteredaprojectonrenewableenergysources.Question:WhatprojectdidStudentBenterinthesciencefair?

A)Arenewableenergyproject

B)Abiologyexperiment

C)Amathematicscompetition

D)AhistorypresentationAnswer:A)ArenewableenergyprojectExplanation:Intheconversation,StudentBexplicitlymentionsthattheyenteredaprojecton“renewableenergysources,”whichcorrespondstooptionA.8.Youhearadialoguebetweenateacherandastudentaboutanupcomingassignment.Teacher:…So,remembertosubmityourresearchpaperontheeffectsofsocialmediabytheendofthemonth.Student:Gotit.I’vealreadystartedgatheringinformationandtakingnotes.Question:Whatistheassignmentthatthestudentneedstocomplete?

A)Ascienceexperimentreport

B)Aresearchpaperonsocialmedia

C)Ahistoryproject

D)AliteraturereviewAnswer:B)AresearchpaperonsocialmediaExplanation:Theteacherspecificallymentionsa“researchpaperontheeffectsofsocialmedia,”whichisthesubjectoftheassignment.ThismatchesoptionB.9、Whattimewillthespeakersmeet?A.5:15B.5:30C.5:45

Answer:B.5:30解析:Theconversationcontextisaboutmeetingtime.Thekeysentenceis“Thepartystartsat6:00,butweshouldarriveat5:30.”Therefore,thecorrectanswerisB.5:30.10、Wherearethespeakersprobably?A.InasupermarketB.InarestaurantC.Atacafé

Answer:A.Inasupermarket解析:Thecontextoftheconversationisaboutbuyinggroundcoffee.Keysentencesare“Ineedsomecoffeefortheweekend”and“Couldyoubringmeapackofgroundcoffee,please?”Therefore,thecorrectanswerisA.Inasupermarket.11.Youwillhearaconversationbetweentwostudentsdiscussingacampusevent.Listenandanswerthequestion.Whatdoesthemanthinkabouttheupcomingconcert?It’stooexpensive.Itwillbeheldinabighall.He’snotfamiliarwiththeband.Theticketswon’tgoonsaleuntilnextweek.Answer:B)Itwillbeheldinabighall.Explanation:Intheconversation,themansays,“Iheardtheconcertwillbeheldinthemainauditorium,whichismuchbiggerandbetterthantheusualvenues.”12.Youwillhearashortinterviewwithafamousauthor.Listenandanswerthequestion.Whatistheauthor’smostrecentbookabout?Afictionaldetective.Moderntechnologyanditseffects.ThehistoricaleventoftheGreatDepression.ThestruggleforracialequalityintheUnitedStates.Answer:B)Moderntechnologyanditseffects.Explanation:Duringtheinterview,theauthormentions,“Mynewbookexplorestheimpactofmoderntechnologyonourlivesandsocialrelationships.”13.Youarelisteningtoaconversationbetweentwofriendsatabookstore.W:Hey,haveyouseenthenewsciencefictionbookbythatfamousauthor?

M:Yes,Idid.It’ssupposedtobeagreatread.Whatdoyouthink?

W:I’mnotsure.I’veneverreallybeenintosciencefiction.Butitdoessoundinteresting.

M:Well,youmightbesurprised.Thereviewshavebeenreallypositive.Question:Whatisthemaintopicoftheconversation?A.Thefriend’sfavoritebookgenreB.ThenewsciencefictionbookC.Thebookstore’snewarrivalsD.Theauthor’spreviousworksAnswer:B.Thenewsciencefictionbook13.AnswerExplanation:

Theconversationfocusesonanewsciencefictionbookbyafamousauthor.Thefriendsdiscussthebookanditsreviews,indicatingthatthemaintopicisthenewsciencefictionbook.14.Youarelisteningtoanewsreportaboutanupcomingeventinthecity.NewsAnchor:Thisweekend,thecitywillhostitsannualArtFestival.Artistsfromalloverthecountrywillbeshowcasingtheirwork.Thefestivalwillfeaturepaintings,sculptures,andliveperformances.Here’smoreonthedetails.Question:Whatistheupcomingeventinthecity?A.AmusicfestivalB.AnartfestivalC.AsportstournamentD.AbookfairAnswer:B.Anartfestival14.AnswerExplanation:

Thenewsreportspecificallymentionsthe“annualArtFestival,”whichwillfeaturevariousformsofart,includingpaintings,sculptures,andliveperformances.Thisclearlyidentifiestheeventasanartfestival.15.A.8:30B.9:30C.10:30Answer:BExplanation:

Theconversationisaboutameeting.Themansays,“Wecanmeetat9:30atyouroffice.”Thisindicatesthatthetimetheyareplanningtomeetis9:30.Therefore,thecorrectanswerisB.三、阅读第一节（第1题7.5分，其余每题10分，总37.5分）第一题ReadingComprehensionSectionOnePassage:Inasmalltown,therelivedakind-heartedoldmannamedMr.

Wang.Hewasknownforhisgenerosityandwillingnesstohelpothers.Onecoldwintermorning,Mr.

Wangnoticedayoungcouplebythetrainstation,shiveringwithcoldandlookingworried.Thewomanwaspregnant,andtheyhadnomoneyforawarmplacetostay.1、A、Mr.

Wangwasgenerousandkind-hearted.B、Onewintermorning,theyoungcouplewenttothetrainstation.C、Theyoungcouplewaslookingforwarmclothes.D、Mr.

Wanghelpedtheyoungcouplefindawarmplacetostay.boomingA、1、D2、A、Thewomanwaspregnant.B、Thecouplehadnoplacetosleep.C、Mr.

Wangofferedthemmoney.D、ThecoupleleftthetrainstationwithMr.

Wang.sdfA、2、A3、A、Mr.

Wangfoundawarmbedforthecouple.B、Thetrainstationmanagerdonatedclothesforthecouple.C、Mr.

Wangtookthecoupletoarestaurantforawarmmeal.D、TheyoungcouplegaveMr.

Wangmoneyasathankyou.vvbA、3、D4、A、Thecouplepromisedtogivebirthtoakind-heartedchild.B、Mr.

Wangalwayshelpedtheyoungcouple.C、TheyoungcoupleaskedMr.

Wangtomarrythem.D、Mr.

Wangreceivedaletterofappreciationfromtheyoungcouple.yyyA、4、A第二题PassageInthesmalltownofGreenfield,therewasonceapopularlibraryknownastheGreenfieldLibrary.Thelibrarywasnotjustaplacetoborrowbooksbutalsoahubforcommunityactivitiesandeducation.Thelibrarian,Mrs.

Thompson,wasadedicatedwomanwholovedbooksandcareddeeplyforherpatrons.Onesunnyafternoon,ayoungboynamedTommycameintothelibrarywithhismother.Tommywasfascinatedbythestoriesinthelibraryandwouldoftenspendhoursreading.Mrs.

ThompsonnoticedthatTommyhadaknackforfindingbooksthatinterestedhim,andsheoftenhelpedhimchoosebooksthatwouldchallengehim.Oneday,TommybroughtapeculiarbooktoMrs.

Thompson’sattention.Itwasanold,leather-boundbookwithagoldembossedtitle.“Mrs.

Thompson,what’sthisbookabout?”Tommyasked.“Thebookiscalled‘TheSecretoftheHiddenGarden,’andit’samysterynovel,”Mrs.

Thompsonreplied.“It’ssaidtobeoneofthemostfamousbooksinourcollection.Wouldyouliketoreadit?”Tommynoddedeagerly.Thatevening,hebegantoreadthebook,anditquicklycaptivatedhim.Thestorywasaboutayounggirlwhodiscoveredahiddengardenbehindherhouse.Assheexploredthegarden,sheuncoveredaseriesofmysteriouscluesthatledhertoatreasurehiddendeepwithintheforest.Tommywassoabsorbedinthestorythathedidn’tnoticethehourspassing.Whenhefinallyclosedthebook,hefeltasenseofexcitementandwonder.HedecidedtosharehisdiscoverywithMrs.

Thompsonthenextday.“Mrs.

Thompson,Iread‘TheSecretoftheHiddenGarden’lastnight,anditwasamazing!”Tommyexclaimed.“Iwanttofindthehiddengardenmyself!”Mrs.

Thompsonsmiledwarmly.“Thatsoundslikeawonderfuladventure,Tommy.Perhapswecanorganizeatreasurehunttofindit.Whatdoyouthink?”Tommy’seyeslitupwithjoy.“Yes,let’sdoit!”Thenextday,Mrs.

ThompsonandTommysetoutontheirtreasurehunt.Theyfollowedthecluesfromthebook,solvingriddlesandnavigatingthroughtheforest.Alongtheway,theyencounteredotherchildrenfromthetownwhowerealsosearchingforthehiddengarden.Afterhoursofsearching,theyfinallyfoundtheentrancetothegarden.Itwasabeautiful,sereneplacefilledwithflowers,trees,andasmallpond.Tommyfeltasenseofaccomplishmentandexcitementasherealizedthatthegardenwasreal.Astheyenjoyedtheirtimeinthegarden,Mrs.

ThompsonsharedsomevaluablelessonswithTommy.“Tommy,sometimesinlife,weneedtofollowourpassionsandbelieveinthemagicofpossibilities,”shesaid.“Thehiddengardensymbolizesthebeautythatlieswithinusifwedaretoexploreanddream.”Tommynodded,understandingthedeepermeaningbehindMrs.

Thompson’swords.Heknewthatthehiddengardenwasmorethanjustaplace;itwasasymboloftheendlesspossibilitiesthatlifehadtooffer.Questions1、WhatwastheGreenfieldLibraryknownforinthepassage?A.Itwasaplacetoborrowbooks.B.Itwasahubforcommunityactivitiesandeducation.C.Itwasapopularplaceforchildren.D.Itwasknownforitsold,leather-boundbooks.2、WhatkindofbookdidTommybringtoMrs.

Thompson’sattention?A.Amysterynovel.B.Afantasynovel.C.Ahistoricalnovel.D.Asciencefictionnovel.3、WhatdidTommyfeelafterreading‘TheSecretoftheHiddenGarden’?A.Boredom.B.Excitement.C.Disappointment.D.Confusion.4、WhatlessondidMrs.

ThompsonsharewithTommyinthegarden?A.Theimportanceofteamwork.B.Theimportanceoffollowingone’sdreams.C.Theimportanceofstudyinghard.D.Theimportanceofhelpingothers.第三题Passage:IntheHeartoftheCity,abustlingmetropolis,livesabicyclecouriernamedLiLin.Recently,LiLinhasbeenthinkingofgivinguphisjobasabicyclecourier.Everyday,hewakesupatdawn,ridesthroughcrowdedstreets,anddeliverspackagestovariouslocations.Althoughthejobiswell-paid,thephysicalandmentalstressofthejobisoverwhelming.However,LiLinisstillundecided.LiLin’smovetothecityinsearchofabetterlifehasbeenchallenging.Thecity,withitsfast-pacedlifestyle,hasnotonlybroughtopportunitiesbutalsomanydifficulties.Managingademandingjobwhileadjustingtothenoisyandbusyenvironmentistestinghislimits.Despitethechallenges,hefindsasenseoffulfillmentinhiswork.Withthehelpofhisfriendsandfamily,LiLiniscontemplatinghisfuture.Questions:1、WhyhasLiLinbeenconsideringgivinguphisjobasabicyclecourier?A、Thejobpaystoolittle.B、Thejobistoophysicallyandmentallydemanding.C、Hehasfoundabetterjob.D、Hewantstochangehislifestyle.2、WhatchallengeshasLiLinfacedsincemovingtothecity?A、Adjustingtoanewenvironment.B、Findingajob.C、Dealingwithphysicalandmentalstress.D、BothAandC.3、WhatisLiLin’scurrentstateofmindwhilecontemplatinghisfuture?A、Heisstillundecided.B、Hehasmadeuphismindtostay.C、Heisconfidentabouthisdecision.D、Heisreadytoquit.4、WhatkindofsupporthasLiLinreceivedfromhisfriendsandfamily?A、Supportinfinancialmatters.B、Encouragementtocontinuehisjob.C、Helpinmanaginghiswork.D、BothBandC.Answers:1、B2、D3、A4、D第四题VictorianAge(维多利亚时代)TheVictorianAge,spanningfrom1837to1901,isasignificantperiodinEnglishhistory.ItwitnessedtheIndustrialRevolutionandmarkedthereignofQueenVictoria.Thefollowingpassageprovidesanoverviewofthisfascinatingera.Readthefollowingpassageandanswerthequestionsbelow.TheVictorianAge,knownforitsrapidprogressandgrandeur,wasatimefilledwithtechnology,reforms,andsocialchanges.ItbeganwiththeascensionofVictoria,whowascrownedatayoungageandwentontoreignfor64years,makingherthelongest-reigningmonarchinBritishhistory.Industrializationwasthedrivingforcebehindtheera’sgrowthandprosperity.Factoriessprangupintownsandcities,transformingtherurallandscape.Thisledtothecreationofanewclassofindustrialistsandworkers,withmanyimmigrantscomingtoBritaininsearchofjobs.TheRailwaysActof1842helpedconnectthecountry,makingtrademoreefficientandimprovingtransportation.SocialreformswerealsoamajorfeatureoftheVictorianAge.TheNewPoorLawof1834aimedtoreformthePoorhousesystemandencouragedworkfare,ratherthancharity.childcarereformandeducationreformssawtheestablishmentofpublicschoolsandtheexpansionofeducationopportunitiesforthelowerclasses.TheslavesintheBritishEmpirewerefinallyfreedin1833,andtheworkingconditionsofcoalminerswereimprovedwiththeMinesActof1842.Furthermore,theVictorianAgewasaperiodofsignificantculturaldevelopment.ItmarkedthebloomoftheliterarygiantslikeCharlesDickens,thecreatorofworkssuchasOliverTwistandGreatExpectations.TheVictorianpoets,includingRobertBrowning,Alfred,Tennyson,andMatthewArnold,wrotebeautifullyaboutthestrugglesofhumanityandthebeautyofnature.TheagealsowitnessedtheriseofthePre-RaphaeliteBrotherhood,anartmovementthatrejectedtheformalstyleofthepreviousgeneration.1、WhicheventmarkedthebeginningoftheVictorianAge?A、SecondAgriculturalRevolutionB、QueenVictoria’sascensiontothethroneC、TheBankCharterActof1844D、TheReformActof18322、WhatwasthemaingoaloftheNewPoorLawof1834?A、ToprovidefoodandshelterforthepoorB、ToencourageworkfareandreformthePoorhousesystemC、ToestablishpublicschoolsandprovideeducationforthepoorD、Toimproveworkingconditionsforcoalminers3、Whoisknownasthelongest-reigningmonarchinBritishhistory?A、EdwardVIIB、WilliamIVC、GeorgeIIID、QueenVictoria4、Whichofthefollowingmovementswasknownforitsrejectionoftheformalstyleofthepreviousgeneration?A、RomanticismB、VictorianRealismC、Pre-RaphaelitebrotherhoodD、ImperialismAnswers:1、B2、B3、D4、C四、阅读第二节（12.5分）Title:ThePowerofNatureReadingPassages:Passage1:Inrecentyears,thebeautyandpowerofnaturehavebeenrediscoveredbymanypeople.Astechnologyadvancesandurbanizationcontinues,peopleareincreasinglyseekingsolaceandinspirationfromthenaturalworld.Oneofthemostremarkableexamplesofthistrendisthegrowingpopularityofnaturephotography.Naturephotographyallowspeopletocapturethebreathtakingbeautyofthenaturalworld,fromthetoweringmountainstotheserenelakes,fromthevibrantwildlifetothetranquillandscapes.Itoffersauniquewaytoconnectwiththeenvironmentandappreciateitswonders.However,naturephotographyisnotjustabouttakingbeautifulpictures.Italsoservesasapowerfultoolforconservation.Byshowcasingthebeautyandfragilityofnature,photographerscanraiseawarenessaboutenvironmentalissuesandinspireaction.Manynaturephotographersdonateaportionoftheirprofitstoconservationefforts,usingtheirworktomakearealdifference.Passage2:Despitethebenefitsofnaturephotography,itisnotwithoutitschallenges.Oneofthebiggestchallengesisfindingtheperfectlocation.Naturephotographersoftentraveltoremoteandoftendangerousplacestocapturethemoststunningshots.Theymustbepreparedforharshweatherconditionsandunpredictablewildlife.Anotherchallengeistheimpactoftechnologyonnaturephotography.Withtheadventofsmartphonesandsocialmedia,moreandmorepeoplearetakingnaturephotos.Whilethiscanbeapositivething,itcanalsoleadtoovercrowdingandevenpollutioninnaturalareas.Questions:1.Whatisthemainpurposeofnaturephotography?

A)Toshowcasethebeautyandfragilityofnature

B)Todocumenttechnologicaladvancements

C)Toprovideentertainmentforpeople

D)Topromotetourism2.Howdonaturephotographerscontributetoconservationefforts?

A)Bysellingtheirphotostoraisefunds

B)Byusingtheirworktoraiseawarenessaboutenvironmentalissues

C)Byestablishingnaturereserves

D)Byparticipatinginclean-upprojects3.Whatisoneofthechallengesfacedbynaturephotographers?

A)Findingtheperfectlocation

B)Usingadvancedtechnology

C)Capturingtheperfectshot

D)Avoidingnegativecommentsonsocialmedia4.Howcantechnologyimpactnaturephotography?

A)Byimprovingthequalityofphotos

B)Bymakingnaturephotographymoreaccessible

C)Byleadingtoovercrowdingandpollution

D)Byreducingtheneedfortravel5.Whatistheultimategoalofmanynaturephotographers?

A)Tobecomefamous

B)Toearnalotofmoney

C)Toconnectwiththenaturalworld

D)ToinspireotherstoprotecttheenvironmentAnswers:1.A)Toshowcasethebeautyandfragilityofnature2.B)Byusingtheirworktoraiseawarenessaboutenvironmentalissues3.A)Findingtheperfectlocation4.C)Byleadingtoovercrowdingandpollution5.D)Toinspireotherstoprotecttheenvironment五、语言运用第一节_完形填空（15分）Sure,Iwillcreateasectionforthe“完形填空”(CompletionFill-in)partofthe“SeniorEnglishCollegeEntranceExamination”followingthepatternyoudescribed.Here’sasampleEnglishtextwith15blankspacesandthecorrespondinganswerchoices.Passage:OnaclearFridaymorning,ayoungmannamedTonystoodinthemiddleofabusystreet,lookingatalargeadvertisementboard.Hehadbeenthereseveraltimesbefore,buttodaysomethingcaughthiseye—aspecialpromotionforanearbygym.Thegymofferedafreetrialsessionto1_________theirnewcustomers.Tonydecidedtotakethisopportunitytoexplorethegym.Takingadeepbreath,Tonywalkedintothegym.Thesmellofsweatanddisinfectantfilledhisnostrils,andthesoundofmachinesechoedthroughthegymnasium.Tonysawasignthatsaid,“Beginners’Group.”He2_________towardsthegroup,feelingcomfortablewiththeideaofstartingonanewjourney.Theinstructor,Mr.

Wang,welcomedhimwarmly.“Hellothere,Tony!Welcometoourbeginners’group.Whatbringsyouheretoday?”Mr.

Wangasked.Tonyreplied,“Hello,Mr.

Wang.I’vealwayswantedtogetfit,andInoticedyourgymhadafreetrialoffer.3_________I’veneverbeentoagymbefore,I’mabitnervous.”Mr.

Wangsmiledandsaid,“That’sokay.Weallstartsomewhere,Tony.Let’sdosomewarm-upexercisesfirst.”Theybeganwithsomegentlestretchingandwalkingonatreadmill.Tonyfoundtheinstructionseasytofollow,thankstoMr.

Wang’sclearexplanations.Afterafewminutes,theymovedontotheweightliftingsection.“Let’sstartwithsomelightweights,”Mr.

Wangsuggested.“We’llusethe4_________machinetobuildyourupperbodystrength.”TonyfollowedMr.

Wang’sinstructionscarefully.Henoticedthatthegymwasn’ttoocrowded,andeveryonewasmovingattheirownpace.Bytheendofthesession,Tonyfeltasenseofaccomplishmentandwaseagertoreturn.Whenheleftthegym,Tonyreflectedontheexperience.“I’mgladItookthisstep,”hethought.Hewrotedownthenameofthegymandpromisedtovisitagainsoon.1.A.attractB.meetC.gatherD.welcome2.A.stumbledB.maneuveredC.staggeredD.approached3.A.AlthoughB.SinceC.UnlessD.If4.A.legpressB.benchC.squatmachineD.rowingmachineAnswers:1.A.attract2.D.approached3.A.Although4.B.bench六、语言运用第二节_语法填空（15分）Title:LanguageinUse-GrammarCompletionPassage:InthebustlingcityofShanghai,theconceptof”luchong”(stringent)livinghasgainedattention.Manyyoungpeopleareadoptingthisphilosophy,whichemphasizes节约(frugality)andminimalism.Theybelievethatbylivingwithless,theycanachievegreaterhappinessandfulfillment.Thefollowinglistofitemsrepresentsthetopten“luchong”habitsamongyoungShanghainese:1._______acartoreducecosts.2.Buysecond-handclothesinsteadofnewones.3._______socialmealsoutside.4.Cookmealsathomeusinglocallysourcedingredients.5.Usepublictransportationwheneverpossible.6._______mobiledatasolelyforessentials.7.Prioritizenaturallightandventilationintheirlivingspace.8._______creditcardstoavoiddebt.9.Investtimeinhobbiesandactivitiesthatprovidelong-termenjoyment.

10._______technologytostreamlinedailytasks.Pleasechoosethecorrectgrammaroptionforeachblankspacebelow.GrammarCompletion:1.a)endorseb)buyc)lendd)rent2.a)choosingb)tochoosec)chosend)choosingto3.a)attendb)attendingc)toattendd)attends4.a)buyingb)tobuyc)boughtd)buy5.a)exploitb)utilizec)employd)use6.a)Useb)Usingc)toused)Used7.a)Embraceb)Encouragec)Preferd)Ignore8.a)Abstainfromb)Refrainfromc)Pessimized)Despise9.a)Settleforb)Availyourselfofc)Takeadvantageofd)Engagein

10.a)Implementb)Triumphoverc)Overwhelmd)OverlookOptions:1.a)d)2.b)3.a)4.c)5.d)6.c)7.a)8.b)9.d)

10.a)七、写作第一节_应用文写作（15分）Task1:ApplicationWritingYouareastudentatGreenfieldUniversity.YouhaverecentlyjoinedtheStudentUnionasavolunteer.TheStudentUnionisorganizingacharityeventtoraisefundsforalocalcommunitycenter.Theyneedvolunteerstohelpwithvarioustasksonthedayoftheevent.Writealettertoyourfriend,Sarah,askinghertojoinyouasavolunteer.Inyourletter,includethefollowingpoints:1.Introducethecharityeventanditspurpose.2.Explainthetasksthatvolunteerswillberesponsiblefor.3.EncourageSarahtoparticipateandoffertohelpherwithanyquestionsshemayhave.[YourName]

[YourAddress]

[City,Postcode]

[EmailAddress]

[Date][Sarah’sName]

[Sarah’sAddress]

[City,Postcode]DearSarah,Ihopethisletterfindsyouwell.IamwritingtoyouwithagreatopportunitythatIbelieveyouwouldbeinterestedin.Asyouknow,IrecentlyjoinedtheStudentUnionatGreenfieldUniversity,andIamexcitedtosharewithyouaboutanupcomingcharityeventweareorganizing.TheStudentUnionishostingacharityeventtoraisefundsforthelocalcommunitycenter,whichhasbeenfacingsomefinancialdifficultiesrecently.TheeventwilltakeplaceonSaturday,March12th,from10amto4pm,anditwillfeaturevariousactivities,includingabakesale,araffle,andlivemusicperformances.AsamemberoftheStudentUnion,Ihavebeentaskedwithcoordinatingthevolunteersfortheevent.Weneedateamofenthusiasticindividualstohelpwithvarioustasks,suchassettingupthevenue,assistingwiththebakesale,andmanagingtheraffle.Iwouldloveforyoutojoinmeasavolunteerforthisevent!Yourhelpwouldbeinvaluable,anditwouldbeagreatwayforustogivebacktothecommunity.Herearesomeofthetasksthatvolunteerswillberesponsiblefor:Assistingwiththesetupandteardownoftheeventvenue.Sellingbakedgoodsandmanagingthecashregisterforthebakesale.Sellingticketsfortheraffleanddistributingprizes.Assistingwithanyothertasksasneeded.Ibelievethatyourorganizationalskillsandpositiveattitudewouldmakeyouanexcellentadditiontoourvolunteerteam.Moreover,itwouldbegreattohaveafriendbymysideasweworktogetherforacausethatisclosetoourhearts.Lookingforwardtohearingfromyousoonandtoworkingtogetherforawonderfulcause!Bestregards,[YourName]Explanation:Thisapplicationwritingtaskrequiresthestudenttowritealettertoafriend,Sarah,invitinghertovolunteeratacharityeventorganizedbytheStudentUnion.Thelettershouldbeformalyetfriendly,anditshouldincludethenecessarydetailsabouttheeventandthetasksinvolved.Theexampleprovidedfollowsthestructureofatypicalapplica