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本试卷分为四个部分，共12页。时量120分钟。满分150分。
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。
例：How much is the shirt?
A．£ 19.15 B．£ 9.18 C．£ 9.15
答案是C。
1．What is the weather like?
A．Rainy. B．Sunny. C．Snowy.
2．How many days of holidays have the man used this year?
A．10 days. B．15 days. C．20 days.
3．What is the woman probably doing?
A．Painting a picture. B．Choosing a brush. C．Drinking some water.
4．Where are the speakers currently?
A. In the hospital. B．In the airport. C．In the supermarket.
5．How does the man find the film?
A．Dull. B．Interesting. C．Well-acted.
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
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司间阅读各个小题，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．What may the manager be doing now?
A．He is probably having lunch.
B．He may be looking for the receipt.
C．He is probably repairing the gold watch.
7．Where is the woman’s receipt?
A．At her home. B．At the shop. C．In her office.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What color shoes does the man want?
A．Red. B．Blue. C．Black.
9．What shoes will the man buy?
A．Black shoes of Size 9.
B．A pair of white Adidas.
C．Black shoes of another brand.
10．How much will the man pay for the shoes?
A．$100. B．$88. C．$12.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What do you know about the woman speaker?
A．She is careless. B．She is new here. C．She is a receptionist.
12．Why does the woman apologize?
A．Her co-worker made a mistake.
B．The man can’t have his hair cut today.
C．She put down the man’s wrong information.
13．What time will the man probably have his wash and cut?
A．At 3:30. B．At 3:40. C．At 4:30.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．Why does Jane come here?
A．To offer some help.
B．To hold an exhibition.
C．To have lunch with the man.
15. How many people will work at the cafe today?
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
16. What will be removed from the menu?
A．Bread. B．Ham. C．Beef.
17．What will Jane probably do next?
A．Butter some bread. B．Cut some cheese. C．Prepare the vegetables.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．How long does a complete IELTS test last?
A．2-5 days. B．165 minutes. C．A month.
19．What is an advantage of taking the IELTS test?
A．Recognition from the United Nations.
B．Chances to visit foreign countries.
C．Access to studying abroad.
20．Who has to take an IELTS General Training test?
A．A Chinese wanting to work in the UK.
B．An employee eager for higher social status.
C．A student preparing for exchange programs.
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
If you’re able to, wandering the streets of a new city on foot is an unrivalled way to take
in all the sights and sounds. And there’s no denying that walking is a much more eco (and
wallet) friendly form of transport, too. To help you get out and explore, language learning
platform Preply has ranked Europe’s most walkable cities. They analyzed the walking
distance between top attractions and now reveal which cities in Europe are the easiest to
explore on foot.
Seville, Spain
Visitors to this charming Spanish city can explore the impressive Plaza de Espana public
square, before wandering over to the UNESCO-listed palace of Real Alcazar and Seville
Cathedral. With just 20 minutes of walking between these attractions, you can really make the
most of your time here.
Venice, Italy
Venice is renowned as a heaven for pedestrians, so it’s no surprise it ranks as the second
best location for walkable city breaks. There are endless attractive alleyways to explore, as well
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司as plenty of stunningly ornate(华丽的)bridges over the crisscrossing canals that the city is
famed for. Just under half an hour of walking here will take you on a tour of the impressive
Grand Canal, Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Square and so on, all in only 1.3 miles.
Florence, Italy
In only 33 minutes, visitors can take in the splendor of Florence’s top-tier destinations. A 1.6
mile route covers the awe-inspiring Piazzale Michelangelo; the renowned Uffizi Gallery; and the
Galleria dell’ Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the statue of David.
Athens, Greece
The capital of Greece ranks in fourth, with a slightly longer – but very worthwhile – route
of 2.1 miles between its top-rated tourist attractions. Visitors to Athens can begin their journey
at the Acropolis, ascending to discover the ancient Parthenon that stands as a testament to the
city’s ancient legacy. The National Archaeological Museum is also close-by.
21．How has Preply ranked the four cities?
A．By the number of the tourist attractions.
B．By the expenses of traveling in the cities.
C．By the popularity among the young visitors.
D．By the walking distance between attractions.
22．Which city is the best for the visitors to explore the bridges over the canals?
A．Seville. B．Venice. C．Florence. D．Athens.
23．Where can you find the statue of David?
A．Seville Cathedral. B．St Mark’s Square.
C．The Galleria dell’ Accademia. D．The Acropolis.
B
One day as I drove toward my home, I passed the local bus depot. I pulled up as a group
of people crossed the road in front of me. As I watched, I noticed a thin, shabbily dressed
older lady struggling with a large suitcase.
Witnessing this lady and remembering similar struggles I had experienced in the past
when traveling, I pulled up alongside her and leaned over to call out through the open
passenger window, “I’m going right into the town,” I said. “I can drop you off. That suitcase
looks awfully heavy.” “Well, all right,” she answered. When we got there, she thanked me,
“Well, God bless you, lady. No one has ever done me a kindness like that before. I hope
someone will do a good turn for you one day.”
Shortly after the encounter with the suitcase lady, I decided to spend a day in the
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司mountains alone. I set off with my dog in my pickup, which was elderly but still serviceable.
After driving for nearly two hours, I heard a sudden loud noise and my truck came to a full
stop. I found its axle was broken and needed to be towed. In a remote area, with no hope of
finding another person, I knew I was in big trouble. Over and over, I blamed my own stupidity
for being in a deserted area with no possible chance of help. I hoped that no wandering bear
would come to investigate. Or a hungry mountain lion — with babies. My imagination ran
riot. I started to panic.
Then faintly, in the distance, came the roar of motorbikes. As they drew nearer, I could
see that they were a group of motorcycle riders. “Do you need help, ma’am?” I heard a
concerned voice say. The rest is history. My pickup, my dog and I were all transported back to
safety. I shall never forget the kindness of the motorcycle riders who stopped. Some people
may think it was a happy coincidence, but personally I like to say, it was someone that really
did a good turn for me, just as the suitcase lady said.
24．How did the author help the old lady?
A．She gave her a lift to the town. B．She helped her cross the road.
C．She carried the suitcase for her. D．She took her to a nearby hotel.
25．What happened to her pickup on the way to the mountains?
A．It ran out of gas. B．It crashed into a tree.
C．It broke down halfway. D．It was attacked by animals.
26．What was the author’s reaction to the incident in paragraph 3?
A．She blamed it on the old road.
B．She lost her temper with the dog.
C．She stayed calm and asked for help.
D．She felt very uneasy and frightened.
27．Which of the following is the best title for the story?
A．Do as You Would Be Done by
B．A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed
C．What Goes Around, Comes Around
D．God Helps Those Who Help Themselves
C
In recent years, multiple studies have illustrated the ways people’s dogs can provide
comfort, calm their frazzled nerves, be good listeners, and provide other forms of valuable
support, proving that sometimes words are simply not necessary.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司When people were asked to perform mental arithmetic (算术) or endure a “cold pressor”
test in which their hand is submerged in ice water, those who had their dogs present had
smaller increases in their blood pressure and heart rate. More recently, a study in a 2023 issue
of the journal Emotion had people engage in a stressful task—involving adding numbers that
flashed on a computer screen—then interact with their pet dog, color in a coloring book, or
wait quietly for 10 minutes. Those who interacted with their dogs experienced a greater boost
in mood and a greater reduction in anxiety than those who waited or tried to destress by
coloring.
Research has also found that talking to your dog about emotionally fraught issues can be
particularly beneficial. People are more willing to confide (吐露) in their dogs about difficult
emotions, such as depression, jealousy, anxiety, apathy, and fear, than they are with their
romantic partners or friends. The precise reasons for this may be that pets are good,
nonjudgmental listeners because they don’t interrupt or reply. Your relationship with your dog
is a safe space because your dog won’t judge you or disagree with you.
A study in a 2022 issue of the International Journal of Public Health found that when
people interact with their dogs while teleworking, it replenishes the humans’ self-regulatory
resources—by engaging in micro-breaks to pet their pup, the people are able to relax and
refresh themselves—in ways that interacting with unfurry family members doesn’t.
“Dogs are fantastic at reading us—they can sense when we’re upset—and they are
arguably better at reading us than some people are,” says Kogan, a professor in the clinical
sciences department at Colorado State University, “because we intuit that our dogs read us so
well, we regulate ourselves so as not to upset our dogs, which is helpful for us as well. It’s a
positive feedback loop.”
28．What did the study in paragraph 2 find?
A．Interacting with dogs can cause anxiety and stress.
B．People with dog companions have lower stress levels.
C．Dogs can improve their owners’ academic performance.
D．Dogs’ owners tend to reduce stress by coloring or waiting.
29．Why are people more willing to talk to their dogs?
A．Dogs can help them fix the problems.
B．They get a sense of security from dogs.
C．Their partners or friends are not reliable.
D．They have a closer relationship with dogs.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司30．What does the underlined word replenishes in paragraph 4 mean?
A．Replaces. B．Researches. C．Refills. D．Removes.
31．What is Kogan’s attitude towards having dog companions?
A．Favorable. B．Unclear. C．Skeptical. D．Intolerant.
D
“So, Mr. Albert, you’ve told us about your strengths but what about your weaknesses?”
It’s a common interview question. To which a classic humblebrag (谦虚自夸) reply is,
“Well. I must admit that I’m a bit of a perfectionist.” After all, what company wouldn’t want
to employ somebody who seeks perfection? But it turns out that there is a profound
difference between high-achievers and perfectionists. In a cruel irony, the perfectionist traits
could actually prevent someone from achieving their full potential.
The roots of perfectionism actually lie in a deep desire to feel perfect. Most often a
perfectionist personality is formed in reaction to some form of childhood trauma. For
example, following her parents’ divorce, a young girl might strive to always be good, to
always be perfect because at some level she believes that it must have been her fault that her
parents separated. So as long as she is perfect, nothing so terrible would happen again.
Given such origins, it appears that the thinking and emotional styles associated with
perfectionism are particularly dangerous to mental health. Think of the harshest and merciless
perfectionists you know. They always, always, always find fault. Their cognitive (认知)
styles include all-or-nothing thinking, where only perfection is seen as an acceptable result;
fear of failure, where a perfectionist is driven by fear rather than pulled by the prospect of
success in their endeavors; defensiveness in the face of constructive criticism. All of these
seem to be linked to a wide range of psychological problems including eating disorders,
anxiety and depression, and even suicide.
Changing this mindset is the key to treating the condition when it becomes a disorder but
it is difficult to achieve. Perfectionists are essentially in an abusive relationship with
themselves. It’s hard enough to withdraw from abusive relationships with others. How much
harder is it when you yourself are the abuser? So perhaps a better answer to the interview
question posed at the start of this article would be, “I used to be a perfectionist but now I’m
well on the road to recovery.”
32．Why does the author mention the interview question in paragraph 1?
A．To provide an example. B．To introduce the topic.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司C．To support the argument. D．To attract the readers’ interest.
33．Who will most probably become a perfectionist?
A．A high- achiever. B．A person who always finds fault.
C．An overconfident man. D．A son of a violent alcoholic father.
34．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A．Perfectionism often has three different types.
B．Perfectionism has a bad effect on physical health.
C．Perfectionism is caused by high personal standard.
D．Perfectionism is a risk factor for psychological disorders.
35．What does the author think of perfectionism?
A．It’s hard for people to get rid of it. B．It drives people to achieve success.
C．It’s more of a strength than a weakness. D．It inevitably leads to mental problems.
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。
One thing that’s never in short supply at the beginning of each new year? 36 But
many of us fail to stick with our New Year’s resolutions months (or even weeks) after making
them. It turns out there are commonly avoided mistakes. That explains why some people
always seem to reach their goals while others keep falling short.
37 If you fail to pick the right habit, you aren’t likely to accomplish the
corresponding goal. Say you want to lose some weight this year, forming a habit of running
30 minutes a day may not help you do that if you don’t also form habits related to the foods
you eat, because diet affects weight more than exercise. 38 Failure to establish habits
that support your goals may cause your resolutions to flop before you begin.
Another common mistake people make when setting goals is becoming overly concerned
about the amount of time it will take to form a new habit. There’s no one right answer when it
comes to how long new habits should take to form. 39 Some people simply adopt new
habits faster than other people and that complex habits usually take longer to form. Consider
how easy it is to brush your teeth at night compared to reading a full chapter of a book each
day.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司So the yearly ritual of resolution setting doesn’t have to be an annual disappointment.
Sometimes, the difference between success and failure is simply choosing the right habits and
the process you use to go about achieving it. Most importantly, remember to be kind and
flexible with yourself and to celebrate any and all progress along the way. 40
A．Good intentions.
B．Congratulations and best wishes.
C．In other words, you must also readjust your diet.
D．It’s essential to choose a habit you think enjoyable.
E．A common error many people make is not choosing right habits.
F．It depends on what habit you’re trying to develop and who you are.
G．It’s not just the end goal that matters—it’s the journey along the way.
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。
A mere four months ago, a black cat named Bounty had no idea just how adventurous his
life was about to become. Although the cat was 41 destined for a cat shelter, Doina
adopted him just in time. To some, Doina being an avid(酷爱的)traveler seemed like a
potential issue, but it 42 , these two were made for each other.
43 for their journey to begin, Doina gathered all of the equipment, treats, and other
44 that the two of them would need. Though, when it came to carriers for Bounty, Doina
had to get a bit 45 . “I made a special pouch(小袋)for him, because cat carriers are not
adapted to certain 46 ,” she said.
One of their first adventures included a 47 tour of Italy, the first test that helped
them discover how 48 he was to an adventurous lifestyle. “At the start, Bounty was a
little anxious and nervous, but after the first few days, he started to 49 himself,” Doina
said. “While I pedalled (蹬;骑), he 50 in the pouch.”
Since that first cycling tour, Bounty and Doina have 51 several more adventures in
their short time together, including mountaineering and camping. In fact, this adorable
5 2 has already managed to become a record breaker! He is considered to be the first
house cat to summit La Grignetta, a 7, 100-foot mountain in the Italian Alps. Best of all, he
did so “without even a meow of 53 ”.
The two of them have cycled the entire length of the Italian peninsula! If you’d like to
54 this adorable duo, you can visit their website where Doina 55 their travels with
lots of updates, photos, and videos for their 800 followers to enjoy.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司41．A．originally B．temporarily C．eventually D．actually
42．A．gave out B．broke out C．turned out D．found out
43．A．Shocked B．Frightened C．Embarrassed D．Excited
44．A．necessities B．products C．presents D．fruits
45．A．generous B．creative C．efficient D．ambitious
46．A．hotels B．journeys C．problems D．vehicles
47．A．skiing B．hiking C．flying D．cycling
48．A．accustomed B．opposed C．blind D．sensitive
49．A．cure B．enjoy C．protect D．feed
50．A．cried B．ran C．sang D．slept
51．A．offered B．expected C．finished D．discovered
52．A．bicycle B．cat C．tour D．carrier
53．A．protest B．agreement C．challenge D．trust
54．A．have fun with B．put up with C．keep up with D．get along with
55．A．helps B．plans C．orders D．documents
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。
Videos of 77-year-old Xu Xiuzhen, who speaks different languages with foreigners while
working at a scenic spot selling water, postcards and headdress flowers, have brought her
instant fame.
Xu’s village 56 (locate) at the base of Moon Hill, a popular tourist destination
famed for a moon-shaped hole at the summit. She has been working as a tour guide and
vendor (小贩) in Yangshuo, 57 county and resort town in southern China’s Guangxi
Zhuang Autonomous Region since 1998, 58 the area became famous for foreign
backpackers and organized tours.
Xu, who dropped out of junior school in the third grade, began to learn different languages
to attract more foreign customers. Xu said she would convert words in any language into Chinese
characters 59 (base) on their pronunciation and then memorize them. Repeating the words
in her head before going to bed and 60 (immediate) after waking up has given her fluency
in basic conversations with foreigners.
Over the past two decades, Xu 61 (teach) herself 11 foreign languages, including
English, Spanish, Japanese and Korean. In addition to 62 (make) her incredibly popular,
her excellent linguistic ability has made it easier for her to communicate with foreign tourists.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司Xu has also become one of the busiest tour 63 (guide) in Yangshuo. Her reputation
draws a large crowd of tourists every day, especially foreign visitors, who come to meet the
multilingual guide out of 64 (admire).
“More and more foreign tourists are coming to Yangshuo, and I hope they will feel
65 home here with my help,” she said.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
你校英文报社正在以 Beautifies Our Life 为题征稿，请你写一篇短文，内容
包括：
1．简单介绍；
2．说明理由。
注意：
1．将标题补充完整，写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Beautifies Our Life
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。
Brandon, a father of two and an ordinary worker in a company, was making his way
home on a typical Thursday evening. The sun had just dipped below the horizon, casting a
warm glow over the sky. Brandon’s heart was filled with joy and excitement as he was eager
to share the news of his recent promotion with his beloved wife and children. Little did he
know that this particular Thursday would be anything but ordinary. All of a sudden, there was
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司a faint ominous(不祥的)feeling around him, but he pushed aside any thoughts of potential
danger, focusing instead on getting home. However, just as he arrived there, a thunderous
noise shattered the peaceful silence of the evening. He looked up just in time to see a train
running into a truck, sending debris flying in all directions.
It was an accident that he had never witnessed before. Brandon was frozen in shock. It
was a messy scene as people ran from the dangerous site, hidden behind flames and thick
smoke. In an instant, everything around him seemed to be in chaos. People were screaming
and cracks filled the air with the explosive force. “Get away from that train! Don’t go near it!”
warned the train conductor, as he called 911 for help. Brandon was about to run away when he
heard a cry for help. Brandon’s instincts kicked in. Without a second thought, he raced
towards the voice, pushing through the panicked crowd. His heart pounded in the chest as he
approached the crash site. As he came closer, the cries for help became clearer. They were
coming from the burning truck stuck on the train tracks. He ran up to the window and saw the
young driver trapped in his seatbelt and held down by the steering wheel as the fire closed in
around him.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司Brandon’s mind was racing when he saw the situation.
The train conductor came to Brandon and hugged him tightly.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司
