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单元过关卷四
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
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。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。
1．How much did the man pay for the cap
A．Ten dollars.
B．Forty dollars.
C．Fifty dollars.
2．Where is the man going to plant the tree
A．By the front door.
B．At the back of the garage.
C．At the other end of the garden.
3．What did the man mean
A．He quite agreed with the woman.
B．He enjoyed the lecture the whole time.
C．The lecture was more than one hour long.
4．What does the man really want to do
A．To read the advertisement.
B．To meet the manager.
C．To take the job.
5．What’s the time now
A．8∶00. B．8∶30. C．9∶00.
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。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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does the man make his phone call
A．To sell a table.
B．To buy a table.
C．To reserve a table.
7．At what time does Mr Miller want to go
A．At 7∶00.　B．At 8∶00.　C．At 9∶00.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where is Mr Brown
A．He is in the Sales Department.
B．He is having a meeting.
C．He is busy.
9．What is Mr Peterson’s telephone number
A．1300-621-7865.
B．1300-612-7685.
C．1360-620-7568.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．How long has Art been retired
A．About twelve years.
B．About five years.
C．About eight years.
11．What did Art do
A．He was a businessman; he ran a bicycle business.
B．He was a golfer.
C．He was a painter.
12．What does Art like doing most now
A．Play golf.
B．Paint pictures.
C．Make glass.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Where does the man want to go
A．Tokyo Subway Station.
B．Tokyo Art Museum.
C．Tokyo Tower.
14．How much is the train fare
A．130 yen. B．140 yen.
C．150 yen.
15．Where should the man get on the train
A．Platform 3.
B．Platform 4.
C．Platform 5.
16．How often does the train come
A．About every seven minutes.
B．About every five minutes.
C．About every six minutes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the name of the course
A．Intercultural Commerce.
B．Interaction in Communication.
C．Intercultural Communication.
18．What time does the class meet
A．3∶05 p．m.to 4∶15 p．m.
B．3∶15 p．m.to 4∶50 p．m.
C．3∶50 p．m.to 4∶50 p．m.
19．On average，how often will the class meet in the research lab during the last part of the course
A．Once a month.
B．Twice a month.
C．Three times a month.
20．Which item was NOT mentioned as part of determining a student’s final grade in the class
A．Participation.
B．A research project.
C．Presence of the class.
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
Christmas is coming，and it is time to warm yourself and head out to see some festive lights.There are plenty of choices when it comes to following a light path as part of your Christmas celebrations.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street’s festive lights are a treat for the eyes this year.However，you’ll have to pick your hours carefully as the lights—which we returned on at the start of November—are only on for eight hours a day this year，from 3－11 pm，in the wake of the rising energy costs the country is facing.It is expected this will reduce energy usage by up to two thirds compared to previous years，when the lights have been on for 24 hours through November and December.
Kew Gardens
One of the most famous light paths of the season，Christmas at Kew offers a full-on festive experience with over 2 km of lights to walk through.Along the way you’ll have the chance to sample festive food and drink，and possibly even say hello to Santa himself.
Regent Street
Regent Street’s lights are on the theme of The Spirit of Christmas this year，bringing golden angels to the shopping street.The lights，which cover Regent Street and the St James neighbourhoods，were turned on on November 9，and like the Oxford St lights are turned on between 3 and 11 pm.
Covent Garden
A visit to Covent Garden will certainly get you in the festive spirit this year，with the central London destination offering a whole lot of lights—from 11 am until midnight every day until January 3.Visitors can also enjoy daily snow showers as well as festive food treats and heated wine—with over 40 different varieties there.
21．Why are Oxford Street’s festive lights just on for 8 hours a day this year
A．The public ask to turn off these lights.
B．The quality of these lights is not good.
C．The government wants to save energy.
D．The country expects to differ from previous years.
22．In which place do the lights mainly focus on The Spirit of Christmas
A．Oxford Street.
B．Kew Gardens.
C．Regent Street.
D．Covent Garden.
23．What can visitors do when visiting Covent Garden
A．Take a shower.
B．See snow every day.
C．Pick out the favourite lights.
D．Enjoy many different kinds of wines.
B
As a child，I was proud of my southern origin.My own voice reflected my family’s past and present—part northern Mississippi，part Tennessee，all southern.There was no sound I loved more than my grandmother’s accent: thick，sweet，warm.
While growing up，I began to realize outside of our region，southerners were often dismissed as uncultured and ignorant.I was ready to leave behind my tiny town in West Tennessee，starting a new life and jumping at big chances in some far-off cities.In that embarrassing space between “teen” and “adult”，my accent was a symbol of everything I thought I hated about my life in the rural South.I feared it would disqualify me from being a noted magazine writer.I would have to talk less “country”．So I killed a piece of myself.I’m ashamed of it，but I’m more ashamed that I tried to kill that part of someone else—change Emily’s accent.
I met Emily in college.She was determined to work for the student newspaper，which was where I spent most of my waking hours，and we became friends.She，unlike me，accepted her roots.Early in our friendship，her mother asked where I was from，assuming it was somewhere up north.Then I felt my efforts paid off and even wanted to ignore the mistake.
Emily is two years younger and she cared about my opinion.I advised her to be more like me and hide her signature Manchester accent.I stressed that throughout our college years，often by making fun of her vowel(元音) sounds.I told myself I was helping her achieve her dream of working as a reporter.Now，I see that it was actually about justifying my hiding part of myself.
Grandma Carolyn used to tell me，“Girl，don’t forget where you come from.” Now I truly understand that.Many things have faded from memory，but this sticks in my mind with uncomfortable clarity.Now that I am grown and have left the South，it’s important to me.
24．What made the author want to leave her hometown
A．Appeal of convenience in cities.
B．Her dream of becoming a writer.
C．Outside prejudice against southerners.
D．Her desire for the northern accent.
25．How did the author feel about the mistake of Emily’s mother
A．Upset. B．Pleased.
C．Ashamed. D．Surprised.
26．Why on earth did the author try to change Emily’s accent
A．To prove herself right.
B．To help Emily be a reporter.
C．To make herself influential.
D．To protect Emily’s self-dignity.
27．What message does the text want to convey
A．Stay true to your roots.
B．Never do things by halves.
C．Hold on to your dreams.
D．Never judge a person by his accent.
C
Every 40 days a language dies.This “catastrophic” loss is being intensified by the climate crisis，according to linguists.If nothing is done，conservative estimates suggest half of all the 7,000 languages currently spoken will be extinct by the end of the century.
Speakers of minority languages have experienced a long history of persecution(迫害)，with the result that by the 1920s half of all indigenous(土著的) languages in Australia，the US，South Africa and Argentina were extinct.The climate crisis is now considered the “final nail in the coffin” for many indigenous languages and the knowledge they represent.
“Languages are already endangered，” says Anastasia Riehl，director of the Strathy language unit at Queen’s University in Kingston，Ontario.Huge factors are globalization and migration，as communities move to regions where their language is not spoken or valued，according to Richl.“It seems particularly cruel，” she says，“that most of the world’s languages are in parts of the world that are growing unpleasant to people.” Vanuatu，a South Pacific island nation measuring 12,189 km2，has 110 languages，the highest density(密度) of languages on the planet.It is also one of the countries most at risk of sea level rise.“Many small language communities are on islands and coastlines easily subject to hurricanes and sea level rise，” she says.Others live on lands where rising temperature threatens traditional farming and fishing practices，leading to migration.
In response to the crisis，the UN launched the International Decade of Indigenous Languages in 2022.Promoting and conserving languages of indigenous communities is “not only important for them，but for all humanity，” said Csaba Korosi，the UN general assembly president，urging countries to allow access to education in indigenous languages.
28．What does the underlined phrase “final nail in the coffin” in paragraph 2 mean
A．The last straw. B．The last challenge.
C．The last possibility. D．The last opportunity.
29．Why is Vanuatu mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To explain the main reason for language density.
B．To show the common features of endangered languages.
C．To stress the impact of geographical position on migration.
D．To illustrate the situation of minority language communities.
30．What does the International Decade of Indigenous Languages aim to do
A．Support migrants to access local education.
B．Discourage people from massive migration.
C．Improve the living conditions of minority groups.
D．Preserve the languages of indigenous communities.
31．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Faced with Disasters: Communities Have to Leave
B．Lost for Words: Climate Crisis Brings Threat of Catastrophe
C．Upset at Extinction: UN Urges International Cooperation
D．Involved in Action: Experts Seek Solutions to Climate Crisis
D
Do you love to play soccer If you do，then you’ve probably daydreamed from time to time about scoring the winning goal in a big game.Perhaps you’ve even pictured exactly how it would happen.A bicycle kick(倒钩球) can help you.
There are probably very few soccer players who haven’t dreamed of scoring a goal on a bicycle kick.It’s a feat even more impressive than a hat trick.You can try to describe a perfect bicycle kick，but somehow words struggle to convey the magic found in this unique combination of grace，beauty，and athletic prowess(超凡技术)．In soccer，few moves can compare to the bicycle kick.It doesn’t happen often.So it’s not often that you’re able to witness one.
Given how special bicycle kicks are，it should come as no surprise that there’s some argument about exactly who invented the bicycle kick.Some soccer historians claim Ramon Unzaga invented the bicycle kick in 1914 in Talcahuano，Chile.Others believe the bicycle kick may have been invented as early as 1892 in Callao，Peru，in a game against British sailors.Even legendary Brazilian striker Leonidas claims to have invented the move in 1932.
Regardless of who invented the bicycle kick，it has been a special part of soccer for a century now.Only goalkeepers with very exceptional reflexes(反应) might be able to react quickly enough to block a shot from a bicycle kick.Why？Scientists claim it’s because of the physics involved in a bicycle kick.Since the player’s body is high above the ground and angled upward，the kicking leg has a greater distance than normal to travel before hitting the ball.The result：a forceful kick that sends the ball toward the goal more quickly than normal.
If you’re a soccer player，you’ve probably tried a bicycle kick a time or two.It’s not easy.But you’ll be able to see the basics broken down into steps by jumping online to check out how to do a bicycle kick.
32．Why does the author mention the dream of some soccer players in paragraph 1
A．To best explain a rule.
B．To introduce a concept.
C．To assess their health status.
D．To analyze their personality.
33．What can we say the bicycle kick compared to other moves
A．It’s so rare. B．It’s flexible.
C．It’s predictable. D．It’s graceful.
34．Which can describe stopping the shot for a keeper as the bicycle kick appears
A．A piece of cake. B．Controllable.
C．Nearly impossible. D．Appealing.
35．What might be discussed about a bicycle kick following the last paragraph
A．Its charm. B．Its complexity.
C．Its characteristic. D．Its procedure.
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。
Although being famous might sound like a dream come true，today’s stars，feeling like zoo animals，face pressures that few of us can imagine. 36 Paparazzi(狗仔队) camp outside their homes，cameras ready.Newspapers and magazines all snap up to publish thrilling stories about their personal lives.
According to psychologist Christina Villareal，famous people worry constantly about their public appearance. 37 Eventually，they see themselves the way their fans imagine them，not as the people they were before everyone knew their names.
38 In the 4th century B．C.painters followed Alexander the Great into battle，hoping to picture his victories for his admirers.When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century，his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans，leading him to complain about his lack of privacy.Local magazines and newspapers published his thrilling stories about his personal lives.They did much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.
Being a public figure today，however，is a lot more difficult than it used to be.Superstars cannot move about without being photographed or interrupted for a signature. 39 Then there is always the media to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.
If fame is so troublesome，why aren’t all celebrities running away from it The answer is there are still ways to deal with it.Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities.Others actively contact related social media or websites to keep the public informed of their views in time when suffering from the pressure of public opinions. 40
A．Over time，they feel separated and alone.
B．They are at the center of much of the world’s attention.
C．These celebrities start to lose track of who they really are.
D．Actually，the calmer they keep，the less trouble they will run into.
E．The phenomenon of tracking famous people has been around for ages.
F．For example，they accidentally say something silly or do something ridiculous.
G．Inadequate social recognition makes it much harder for stars to keep a positive image.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第二节　(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In a tiny section of a park in New York City where tall buildings can make one feel closed in，a community comes together at The Tables.Free outdoor ping-pong tables donated by a company 41 people from across the city and around the world.This unique 42 in the heart of Manhattan brings together individuals with vastly different 43 —a homeless person，a soldier，a business person and a student—who share a love of ping-pong.They were 44 first，and then they became friends or family.
The tables 45 the public beginning at 11 am with paddles and balls provided by the park. 46 start to gather in around 4 pm with their own paddles in hand.Deeper than the healthy 47 and love of the sport is a sense of 48 and inter-generational friendship among the regular players.They come to have fun， 49 and “feel alive”．
Krishan Kumar,64，a lawyer originally from India，visits the park nearly every day.“I believe that by playing ping-pong you can be young and it is 50 to know each other here.”
“I’ve been playing ping-pong here for 7 or 8 years.I 51 here year after year.” Trevon Jeffrey，a young Guyaness man who lives in Brooklyn，New York says.
What 52 as a marketing tool for a local ping-pong center 53 grew into the community it is today.Jon Bunning，the filmmaker who created the documentary The Tables，was inspired by the 54 of players and the community they developed，and he wanted to 55 their story.
41．A.suit B．attract
C．welcome D．generate
42．A.design B．pattern
C．color D．setting
43．A.countries B．nations
C．backgrounds D．races
44．A.strangers B．friends
C．acquaintance D．competitors
45．A.are similar to B．are available to
C．are committed to D．are unique to
46．A.Regulars B．Journalists
C．Professionals D．Experts
47．A.nutrition B．competition
C．fights D．interview
48．A.belonging B．pride
C．prejudice D．achievement
49．A.beat B．defeat
C．battle D．connect
50．A.impossible B．awkward
C．fascinating D．absurd
51．A.decorate B．coach
C．miss D．return
52．A.began B．happened
C．mattered D．predicted
53．A.naturally B．generally
C．unexpectedly D．precisely
54．A.devotion B．similarity
C．insight D．diversity
55．A.write B．share
C．make D．offer
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。
Each morning，amateur 56. (cycle) Cui Yue rides his bicycle along the Tanglai Canal in Yinchuan，capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region，to enjoy the picturesque natural scenery.Born and 57. (raise) in the city,68-year-old Cui said cycling along the canal allows him to experience the city’s improving ecology after several waterfront parks were built in recent years.
The over-2,000-year-old canal that Cui 58. (frequent) was built during the Han Dynasty，aimed at bringing the Yellow River water to present-day Ningxia 59._______ helping turn the region with vast deserts into farmland.The canal 60. (include) in the World Heritage Irrigation Structures in 2017.Through the ages，it is still functioning 61. an ecological corridor and is the largest 62. (natural) flowing trunk canal in the Yellow River irrigation area.
Along the canal’s 75-km section 63. (run) through urban Yinchuan，several parks have been built with walking and cycling routes，contributing to the city’s expanding green space mapped out for public leisure.In the city’s rural areas，the canal is a water source for farms and wetlands，playing a role in 64. (agriculture) development and ecological protection.It is also one of the water sources for wetlands and a large artificial lake,65._________ have become habitats for hundreds of migratory bird species.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校的英语报正在校内招募“中国传统文化”专栏的编辑。请你写封电子邮件申请，内容包括：
1．表明意图；
2．自身优势；
3．表达期望。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：专栏column
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。
My mother eyed me with suspicion(怀疑)．I dared not look at her.Knowing that I was late for school five days continuously，I could not offer an acceptable explanation.I knew she did not believe that I had extra classes every day and arrived home after 5 pm.However，realizing she had little choice but to believe in me，she told me that dinner was in the refrigerator.She had to rush for her night shift at the local clinic.
Ever since we lost our dad in an accident，my mother became the breadwinner.I was the eldest among the four siblings(兄弟姐妹) and it fell upon my shoulder to ensure that they could become responsible adults.Besides helping mother with the housework，I regularly coached them in their studies.Thankfully，never once did I have to raise my voice or force them to complete their homework.But all of us missed dad very much.He was a model father and husband.Life was cruelly taken away from him at a very young age of 42.
However，my mother managed to pull through and found a job at the clinic.It was very tough on someone like her who had never worked before in her life.But money was scarce and there were five mouths to feed.Dad did not leave much behind.He never suspected he would die so young.We stopped dining out and had our meals mostly at home.We basically lived from hand to mouth.That’s when it dawned on me that I had to do my part for the family.I knew mother would not agree but I threw caution out of the window and managed to get a part-time job at a fast-food restaurant.I worked three hours a day and managed to bring home money so that my siblings and I could go out for occasional movies or meals.I was sure that mother suspected something.But she could not quite point the finger to the source of her suspicion.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
One day，while I was busy serving the customers，I was shocked to see mother standing opposite the counter.
Mother made me sit down.She was already crying，so were my siblings.
单元过关卷四
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
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。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。
1．How much did the man pay for the cap
A．Ten dollars.
B．Forty dollars.
C．Fifty dollars.
2．Where is the man going to plant the tree
A．By the front door.
B．At the back of the garage.
C．At the other end of the garden.
3．What did the man mean
A．He quite agreed with the woman.
B．He enjoyed the lecture the whole time.
C．The lecture was more than one hour long.
4．What does the man really want to do
A．To read the advertisement.
B．To meet the manager.
C．To take the job.
5．What’s the time now
A．8∶00. B．8∶30. C．9∶00.
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。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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does the man make his phone call
A．To sell a table.
B．To buy a table.
C．To reserve a table.
7．At what time does Mr Miller want to go
A．At 7∶00.　B．At 8∶00.　C．At 9∶00.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where is Mr Brown
A．He is in the Sales Department.
B．He is having a meeting.
C．He is busy.
9．What is Mr Peterson’s telephone number
A．1300-621-7865.
B．1300-612-7685.
C．1360-620-7568.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．How long has Art been retired
A．About twelve years.
B．About five years.
C．About eight years.
11．What did Art do
A．He was a businessman; he ran a bicycle business.
B．He was a golfer.
C．He was a painter.
12．What does Art like doing most now
A．Play golf.
B．Paint pictures.
C．Make glass.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Where does the man want to go
A．Tokyo Subway Station.
B．Tokyo Art Museum.
C．Tokyo Tower.
14．How much is the train fare
A．130 yen. B．140 yen.
C．150 yen.
15．Where should the man get on the train
A．Platform 3.
B．Platform 4.
C．Platform 5.
16．How often does the train come
A．About every seven minutes.
B．About every five minutes.
C．About every six minutes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the name of the course
A．Intercultural Commerce.
B．Interaction in Communication.
C．Intercultural Communication.
18．What time does the class meet
A．3∶05 p．m.to 4∶15 p．m.
B．3∶15 p．m.to 4∶50 p．m.
C．3∶50 p．m.to 4∶50 p．m.
19．On average，how often will the class meet in the research lab during the last part of the course
A．Once a month.
B．Twice a month.
C．Three times a month.
20．Which item was NOT mentioned as part of determining a student’s final grade in the class
A．Participation.
B．A research project.
C．Presence of the class.
答案　1.B　2.B　3.A　4.C　5.A　6.C　7.B　8.B　9.A　10.A　11.A　12.A　13.C　14.A　15.B　16.C　17.C　18.B　19.B　20.C
?听力材料
Text 1
M：Which cap did you finally decide to buy
W：Well，I would have liked to buy the blue one，but it was 50 dollar.So I bought another one instead and saved 10 dollars.
Text 2
W：Where are you going to plant the tree By the front door
M：No，that would be silly.It’ll grow too big.I’m going to put it at the back of the garage.
W：I thought it would be better right at the other end of the garden.
M：Oh，no.
Text 3
W：The lecture this morning was so boring.
M：I’ll say I had one eye on the clock the whole time.
Text 4
M：I’d like to speak to the manager，please.
W：May I know what it is about
M：I’d like to see him about the position advertised in today’s newspaper.
W：Certainly.Just wait for a while; he is making a phone call.
Text 5
M：Hello.
W：Hello.Can I help you
M：Yes，I want to know why there’s no electricity.
W：Sorry，sir.There’s been a power cut.
M：Well，when will it come on again
W：It’s usually off for about half an hour，so we expect it back at eight thirty.
Text 6
W：Red House Restaurant.May I help you
M：I’d like to book a table.
W：For how many
M：Just two.
W：For what time
M：8∶00.
W：I’m sorry，there aren’t any tables left for 8∶00，but we can give you one for 7∶00 or 9∶00.
M：All right.9∶00 then.
W：May I have your name，please
M：Miller.
W：A table for two at 9∶00 for Mr Miller.
M：Thank you.
Text 7
W：ABC Company.Can I help you
M：Can you put me through to Mr Brown in the Sales Department
W：I’m afraid Mr Brown is at a meeting at the moment.
M：Can I leave a message
W：Certainly.
M：Can you ask Mr Brown to call me at 1300-621-7865
W：Who is calling，please
M：Alan Peterson.
W：OK.Mr Peterson.Can you repeat the phone number
M：That’s 1300-621-7865.
W：OK.I’ll ask Mr Brown to call you as soon as the meeting is over.
M：Thanks.Bye.
Text 8
M：Art’s self introduction
Hello! My name’s Art.I’m 74 years old and I live in a retirement community with my wife Kate.I retired about twelve years ago from the bicycle business.I was in the bicycle business for thirty-five years.Twenty of the thirty five years I ran my own business.After I decided to sell my business，I became an advisor.I worked as an advisor for five years and then I retired.The retirement community I live in requires you be forty-eight years or older.In the community I engage in many activities，oil painting，watercolor painting，stain glass projects.My major activity，however，is golf.Weather permitting，I play every day.We have a golf course in the community，and since I play more often than I used to before I retired，my game has improved very much.
Text 9
M：Let me see now.Which train do I need to get on
W：Excuse me.Do you need any help
M：Yes.I want to go to Tokyo Tower，but I’m really lost.This is my first visit to Japan，so I have no idea on how to ride the trains.
W：First，you need to buy a ticket to your destination.From there，it’s a hundred and thirty yen.
M：A hundred and thirty yen.Okay.
W：Then，get on the Hibita Subway Line at platform 4.
M：Number 4，all right.Oh，and how often do the trains come round this time of day
W：Usually，they come about every six minutes.
M：All right.And where do I get off the train
W：Get off at Kamiyacho Station，three stops from here.The sign at the station is written in English，so you’ll be able to read it.
M：Three stops.Got it.Thanks for your help.
W：No problem.Good luck.
Text 10
Okay，okay，let’s begin.Hello，everyone.My name’s Karl Roberts，and I’ll be your teacher for this class，Intercultural Communication.
Uh，to begin with，please take a look at the introduction in front of you.As you all should know by now，this class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3∶15 to 4∶50 p．m.We will be meeting in this room for the first half of the course，but we will be using the research lab every other week on Thursdays in room 405 during the last two months of the class.
Uh，this is the text for the class，Beyond Language.Unfortunately，the books haven’t come in yet，but I was told that you should be able to purchase them at the bookstore the day after tomorrow.Again，as you see on your course outline，grade is determined by your performance on a midterm and final test，weekly quizzes，uh，a research project，and classroom participation.My office hours are from 1∶00 to 2∶00 p．m.on Wednesdays，and you can set up an appointment to meet with me at other times as well.
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
Christmas is coming，and it is time to warm yourself and head out to see some festive lights.There are plenty of choices when it comes to following a light path as part of your Christmas celebrations.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street’s festive lights are a treat for the eyes this year.However，you’ll have to pick your hours carefully as the lights—which we returned on at the start of November—are only on for eight hours a day this year，from 3－11 pm，in the wake of the rising energy costs the country is facing.It is expected this will reduce energy usage by up to two thirds compared to previous years，when the lights have been on for 24 hours through November and December.
Kew Gardens
One of the most famous light paths of the season，Christmas at Kew offers a full-on festive experience with over 2 km of lights to walk through.Along the way you’ll have the chance to sample festive food and drink，and possibly even say hello to Santa himself.
Regent Street
Regent Street’s lights are on the theme of The Spirit of Christmas this year，bringing golden angels to the shopping street.The lights，which cover Regent Street and the St James neighbourhoods，were turned on on November 9，and like the Oxford St lights are turned on between 3 and 11 pm.
Covent Garden
A visit to Covent Garden will certainly get you in the festive spirit this year，with the central London destination offering a whole lot of lights—from 11 am until midnight every day until January 3.Visitors can also enjoy daily snow showers as well as festive food treats and heated wine—with over 40 different varieties there.
21．Why are Oxford Street’s festive lights just on for 8 hours a day this year
A．The public ask to turn off these lights.
B．The quality of these lights is not good.
C．The government wants to save energy.
D．The country expects to differ from previous years.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据Oxford Street部分关键句“However，you’ll have to pick your hours...the country is facing.”可知，由于能源成本不断上涨，今年的灯每天只开8小时，因为政府想要节约能源。故选C。
22．In which place do the lights mainly focus on The Spirit of Christmas
A．Oxford Street.
B．Kew Gardens.
C．Regent Street.
D．Covent Garden.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据Regent Street部分关键句“Regent Street’s lights are on the theme of The Spirit of Christmas this year，bringing golden angels to the shopping street.”可知，今年摄政街的灯光以圣诞精神为主题。故选C。
23．What can visitors do when visiting Covent Garden
A．Take a shower.
B．See snow every day.
C．Pick out the favourite lights.
D．Enjoy many different kinds of wines.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据Covent Garden部分关键句“Visitors can also enjoy daily snow showers as well as festive food treats and heated wine—with over 40 different varieties there.”可知，游客参观科文特花园时可以享受不同种类的葡萄酒。故选D。
B
As a child，I was proud of my southern origin.My own voice reflected my family’s past and present—part northern Mississippi，part Tennessee，all southern.There was no sound I loved more than my grandmother’s accent: thick，sweet，warm.
While growing up，I began to realize outside of our region，southerners were often dismissed as uncultured and ignorant.I was ready to leave behind my tiny town in West Tennessee，starting a new life and jumping at big chances in some far-off cities.In that embarrassing space between “teen” and “adult”，my accent was a symbol of everything I thought I hated about my life in the rural South.I feared it would disqualify me from being a noted magazine writer.I would have to talk less “country”．So I killed a piece of myself.I’m ashamed of it，but I’m more ashamed that I tried to kill that part of someone else—change Emily’s accent.
I met Emily in college.She was determined to work for the student newspaper，which was where I spent most of my waking hours，and we became friends.She，unlike me，accepted her roots.Early in our friendship，her mother asked where I was from，assuming it was somewhere up north.Then I felt my efforts paid off and even wanted to ignore the mistake.
Emily is two years younger and she cared about my opinion.I advised her to be more like me and hide her signature Manchester accent.I stressed that throughout our college years，often by making fun of her vowel(元音) sounds.I told myself I was helping her achieve her dream of working as a reporter.Now，I see that it was actually about justifying my hiding part of myself.
Grandma Carolyn used to tell me，“Girl，don’t forget where you come from.” Now I truly understand that.Many things have faded from memory，but this sticks in my mind with uncomfortable clarity.Now that I am grown and have left the South，it’s important to me.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者因为别人的偏见以及为了追求更好的生活而改变自己的口音，但后来才意识到这样做抹杀了自己身份的一部分，也明白了要坚守本根。
24．What made the author want to leave her hometown
A．Appeal of convenience in cities.
B．Her dream of becoming a writer.
C．Outside prejudice against southerners.
D．Her desire for the northern accent.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段的“While growing up，I began to realize outside of our region，southerners were often dismissed as uncultured and ignorant.I was ready to leave behind my tiny town...”可知，作者决定离开南部的家乡是因为南方人经常被认为是没文化、无知的，即外部对南方人的偏见。故选C。
25．How did the author feel about the mistake of Emily’s mother
A．Upset. B．Pleased.
C．Ashamed. D．Surprised.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段的“Early in our friendship，her mother asked where I was from，assuming it was somewhere up north.Then I felt my efforts paid off and even wanted to ignore the mistake.”可推知，当被Emily的妈妈误以为来自北方时，作者是非常开心的。故选B。
26．Why on earth did the author try to change Emily’s accent
A．To prove herself right.
B．To help Emily be a reporter.
C．To make herself influential.
D．To protect Emily’s self-dignity.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段的“I feared it would disqualify me from being a noted magazine writer.I would have to talk less ‘country’．So I killed a piece of myself.”和第三段第二句以及倒数第二段的“I advised her to be more like me...working as a reporter.”可知，作者通过改变自己的口音获得了在校报工作的机会。由此推知，作者努力改变Emily的口音是为了证明自己是对的，即改变南方口音就有可能获得好工作。故选A。
27．What message does the text want to convey
A．Stay true to your roots.
B．Never do things by halves.
C．Hold on to your dreams.
D．Never judge a person by his accent.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。通读全文，并结合第二段的“I’m ashamed of it，but I’m more ashamed that I tried to kill that part of someone else—change Emily’s accent.”和最后一段内容可推知，文章想要传达的信息是：坚守本根。故选A。
C
Every 40 days a language dies.This “catastrophic” loss is being intensified by the climate crisis，according to linguists.If nothing is done，conservative estimates suggest half of all the 7,000 languages currently spoken will be extinct by the end of the century.
Speakers of minority languages have experienced a long history of persecution(迫害)，with the result that by the 1920s half of all indigenous(土著的) languages in Australia，the US，South Africa and Argentina were extinct.The climate crisis is now considered the “final nail in the coffin” for many indigenous languages and the knowledge they represent.
“Languages are already endangered，” says Anastasia Riehl，director of the Strathy language unit at Queen’s University in Kingston，Ontario.Huge factors are globalization and migration，as communities move to regions where their language is not spoken or valued，according to Richl.“It seems particularly cruel，” she says，“that most of the world’s languages are in parts of the world that are growing unpleasant to people.” Vanuatu，a South Pacific island nation measuring 12,189 km2，has 110 languages，the highest density(密度) of languages on the planet.It is also one of the countries most at risk of sea level rise.“Many small language communities are on islands and coastlines easily subject to hurricanes and sea level rise，” she says.Others live on lands where rising temperature threatens traditional farming and fishing practices，leading to migration.
In response to the crisis，the UN launched the International Decade of Indigenous Languages in 2022.Promoting and conserving languages of indigenous communities is “not only important for them，but for all humanity，” said Csaba Korosi，the UN general assembly president，urging countries to allow access to education in indigenous languages.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了气候危机加剧了语言的消失，解释了语言消失背后的种种原因以及联合国对土著语言的保护措施。
28．What does the underlined phrase “final nail in the coffin” in paragraph 2 mean
A．The last straw. B．The last challenge.
C．The last possibility. D．The last opportunity.
答案　A
解析　词义猜测题。上文介绍了少数民族语言消亡的情况，因此推断画线短语所在句是讲述气候危机对土著语言的不利影响，即说明气候危机现在被看作是许多土著语言和它们代表的相关知识的致命一击，与A项“最后一根稻草；最后一击”意思相近，故选A。
29．Why is Vanuatu mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To explain the main reason for language density.
B．To show the common features of endangered languages.
C．To stress the impact of geographical position on migration.
D．To illustrate the situation of minority language communities.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Vanuatu，a South Pacific island nation measuring 12,189 km2...leading to migration.”可推知，第三段提到瓦努阿图是为了说明少数民族语言社区的情况。故选D。
30．What does the International Decade of Indigenous Languages aim to do
A．Support migrants to access local education.
B．Discourage people from massive migration.
C．Improve the living conditions of minority groups.
D．Preserve the languages of indigenous communities.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Promoting and conserving languages of indigenous communities is...in indigenous languages.”可知，“土著语言国际十年”的目标是保护土著社区的语言。故选D。
31．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Faced with Disasters: Communities Have to Leave
B．Lost for Words: Climate Crisis Brings Threat of Catastrophe
C．Upset at Extinction: UN Urges International Cooperation
D．Involved in Action: Experts Seek Solutions to Climate Crisis
答案　B
解析　标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段第二句和第二段最后一句可知，文章主要说明了气候危机加剧了语言的消失，解释了语言消失背后的种种原因以及联合国对土著语言的保护措施。故选B。
D
Do you love to play soccer If you do，then you’ve probably daydreamed from time to time about scoring the winning goal in a big game.Perhaps you’ve even pictured exactly how it would happen.A bicycle kick(倒钩球) can help you.
There are probably very few soccer players who haven’t dreamed of scoring a goal on a bicycle kick.It’s a feat even more impressive than a hat trick.You can try to describe a perfect bicycle kick，but somehow words struggle to convey the magic found in this unique combination of grace，beauty，and athletic prowess(超凡技术)．In soccer，few moves can compare to the bicycle kick.It doesn’t happen often.So it’s not often that you’re able to witness one.
Given how special bicycle kicks are，it should come as no surprise that there’s some argument about exactly who invented the bicycle kick.Some soccer historians claim Ramon Unzaga invented the bicycle kick in 1914 in Talcahuano，Chile.Others believe the bicycle kick may have been invented as early as 1892 in Callao，Peru，in a game against British sailors.Even legendary Brazilian striker Leonidas claims to have invented the move in 1932.
Regardless of who invented the bicycle kick，it has been a special part of soccer for a century now.Only goalkeepers with very exceptional reflexes(反应) might be able to react quickly enough to block a shot from a bicycle kick.Why？Scientists claim it’s because of the physics involved in a bicycle kick.Since the player’s body is high above the ground and angled upward，the kicking leg has a greater distance than normal to travel before hitting the ball.The result：a forceful kick that sends the ball toward the goal more quickly than normal.
If you’re a soccer player，you’ve probably tried a bicycle kick a time or two.It’s not easy.But you’ll be able to see the basics broken down into steps by jumping online to check out how to do a bicycle kick.
32．Why does the author mention the dream of some soccer players in paragraph 1
A．To best explain a rule.
B．To introduce a concept.
C．To assess their health status.
D．To analyze their personality.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段“Do you love to play soccer If you do，then you’ve probably daydreamed from time to time about scoring the winning goal in a big game.Perhaps you’ve even pictured exactly how it would happen.A bicycle kick(倒钩球) can help you.”可知，第一段提及许多足球运动员的梦想的目的是引入倒钩球。故选B。
33．What can we say the bicycle kick compared to other moves
A．It’s so rare. B．It’s flexible.
C．It’s predictable. D．It’s graceful.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In soccer，few moves can compare to the bicycle kick.It doesn’t happen often.So it’s not often that you’re able to witness one.”可知，在足球比赛中，很少有什么动作能与倒钩球相比，因为倒钩球并不经常发生，所以倒钩球很罕见。故选A。
34．Which can describe stopping the shot for a keeper as the bicycle kick appears
A．A piece of cake. B．Controllable.
C．Nearly impossible. D．Appealing.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Only goalkeepers with very exceptional reflexes(反应) might be able to react quickly enough to block a shot from a bicycle kick.”可知，当倒钩球出现的时候，守门员很难阻止。故选C。
35．What might be discussed about a bicycle kick following the last paragraph
A．Its charm. B．Its complexity.
C．Its characteristic. D．Its procedure.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“But you’ll be able to see the basics broken down into steps by jumping online to check out how to do a bicycle kick.”可推测，下文要具体描述完成一记倒钩球的具体步骤。故选D。
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。
Although being famous might sound like a dream come true，today’s stars，feeling like zoo animals，face pressures that few of us can imagine. 36 Paparazzi(狗仔队) camp outside their homes，cameras ready.Newspapers and magazines all snap up to publish thrilling stories about their personal lives.
According to psychologist Christina Villareal，famous people worry constantly about their public appearance. 37 Eventually，they see themselves the way their fans imagine them，not as the people they were before everyone knew their names.
38 In the 4th century B．C.painters followed Alexander the Great into battle，hoping to picture his victories for his admirers.When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century，his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans，leading him to complain about his lack of privacy.Local magazines and newspapers published his thrilling stories about his personal lives.They did much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.
Being a public figure today，however，is a lot more difficult than it used to be.Superstars cannot move about without being photographed or interrupted for a signature. 39 Then there is always the media to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.
If fame is so troublesome，why aren’t all celebrities running away from it The answer is there are still ways to deal with it.Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities.Others actively contact related social media or websites to keep the public informed of their views in time when suffering from the pressure of public opinions. 40
A．Over time，they feel separated and alone.
B．They are at the center of much of the world’s attention.
C．These celebrities start to lose track of who they really are.
D．Actually，the calmer they keep，the less trouble they will run into.
E．The phenomenon of tracking famous people has been around for ages.
F．For example，they accidentally say something silly or do something ridiculous.
G．Inadequate social recognition makes it much harder for stars to keep a positive image.
36．答案　B
解析　根据空前“Although being famous might sound like a dream come true，today’s stars，feeling like zoo animals，face pressures that few of us can imagine.”和空后“Paparazzi(狗仔队) camp outside their homes...about their personal lives.”可知，成名虽然听起来很好，但现在的明星们也很有压力，B选项说明了他们是世界关注的焦点，起到承上启下的作用，符合语境，故选B。
37．答案　C
解析　根据空后“Eventually，they see themselves the way their fans imagine them，not as the people they were before everyone knew their names.”可知，明星们最后成为粉丝希望他们成为的样子。因此空格处应该说这些名人看不到真正的自己了，C选项符合语境，故选C。
38．答案　E
解析　根据空后“In the 4th century B．C.painters followed...in the 19th century...published his thrilling stories about his personal lives.”可知，本段举了两个不同历史时期的粉丝追星的例子。E选项说明了很早以前就有跟踪报道名人这种事情，引起下文，符合语境，故选E。
39．答案　F
解析　根据空前“Superstars cannot move about without being photographed or interrupted for a signature.”和空后“Then there is always the media to spread the news in minutes and keep their ‘story’ alive forever.”可知，如今成为公众人物比过去难得多，总是有媒体在几分钟内就传播有关他们的新闻，因此空格处应该说明明星可能会不小心说一些愚蠢的话或做一些可笑的事情，F选项承上启下，符合语境，故选F。
40．答案　D
解析　根据空前“Some stars stay calm...when suffering from the pressure of public opinions.”可知，明星们有办法处理他们面对的麻烦。空格处应该对这些明星的这些做法进行评论，D选项承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第二节　(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In a tiny section of a park in New York City where tall buildings can make one feel closed in，a community comes together at The Tables.Free outdoor ping-pong tables donated by a company 41 people from across the city and around the world.This unique 42 in the heart of Manhattan brings together individuals with vastly different 43 —a homeless person，a soldier，a business person and a student—who share a love of ping-pong.They were 44 first，and then they became friends or family.
The tables 45 the public beginning at 11 am with paddles and balls provided by the park. 46 start to gather in around 4 pm with their own paddles in hand.Deeper than the healthy 47 and love of the sport is a sense of 48 and inter-generational friendship among the regular players.They come to have fun， 49 and “feel alive”．
Krishan Kumar,64，a lawyer originally from India，visits the park nearly every day.“I believe that by playing ping-pong you can be young and it is 50 to know each other here.”
“I’ve been playing ping-pong here for 7 or 8 years.I 51 here year after year.” Trevon Jeffrey，a young Guyaness man who lives in Brooklyn，New York says.
What 52 as a marketing tool for a local ping-pong center 53 grew into the community it is today.Jon Bunning，the filmmaker who created the documentary The Tables，was inspired by the 54 of players and the community they developed，and he wanted to 55 their story.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。纽约当地一家乒乓球中心为了营销，在曼哈顿区中心的一个公园里给人们提供免费使用的户外乒乓球台，这吸引了背景迥异的人聚到一起，在运动的同时，彼此建立了友情。
41．A.suit B．attract
C．welcome D．generate
答案　B
解析　根据下文“This unique in the heart of Manhattan brings together individuals with vastly different ”可知，乒乓球台将人们聚集在一起，由此可知，乒乓球台吸引了来自全市乃至世界各地的人们。故选B。
42．A.design B．pattern
C．color D．setting
答案　D
解析　根据上文“Free outdoor ping-pong tables donated by a company people from across the city and around the world.”可知，这里放置着供人们免费使用的户外乒乓球台，由此可知，这构成了一种独特的环境。故选D。
43．A.countries B．nations
C．backgrounds D．races
答案　C
解析　根据下文“a homeless person，a soldier，a business person and a student”可知，这些人里有无家可归的人、士兵、商人和学生，即他们的背景迥异。故选C。
44．A.strangers B．friends
C．acquaintance D．competitors
答案　A
解析　根据上文“people from across the city and around the world”可知，这些人来自全市乃至世界各地，由此可推断，他们最初是陌生人。故选A。
45．A.are similar to B．are available to
C．are committed to D．are unique to
答案　B
解析　根据下文“ start to gather in around 4 pm with their own paddles in hand.”可知，人们下午4点左右开始聚集在这里，由此可知，从上午11点开始，对公众来说，球台是可以使用的。故选B。
46．A.Regulars B．Journalists
C．Professionals D．Experts
答案　A
解析　根据下文“with their own paddles in hand”可知，这些人拿着自己的乒乓球拍来打球，由此可知，他们是来这里打球的常客。故选A。
47．A.nutrition B．competition
C．fights D．interview
答案　B
解析　根据上文“Free outdoor ping-pong tables”可知，人们来乒乓球台是为了打乒乓球，乒乓球是一种竞技比赛，由此可知，句中指这是一种健康的比赛。故选B。
48．A.belonging B．pride
C．prejudice D．achievement
答案　A
解析　根据上文“They were first，and then they became friends or family.”可知，来这里打乒乓球的人们从陌生人成了朋友或家人，由此可知，这项运动给了他们一种归属感，“a sense of belonging”意为“归属感”。故选A。
49．A.beat B．defeat
C．battle D．connect
答案　D
解析　根据上文“They were first，and then they became friends or family.”可知，来这里打乒乓球的人们从陌生人成了朋友或家人，由此可知，他们来参加这项运动，是为了建立与他人的联系。故选D。
50．A.impossible B．awkward
C．fascinating D．absurd
答案　C
解析　根据上文“visits the park nearly every day”可知，他几乎每天都去那个公园，由此可知，他认为在这里认识彼此是极有吸引力的。故选C。
51．A.decorate B．coach
C．miss D．return
答案　D
解析　根据上文“I’ve been playing ping-pong here for 7 or 8 years.”可知，他在这里打乒乓球已经七八年了，由此可知，他年复一年地回到这里打球。故选D。
52．A.began B．happened
C．mattered D．predicted
答案　A
解析　根据下文“as a marketing tool for a local ping-pong center”可知，免费户外乒乓球台最开始是当地一家乒乓球中心的营销工具，为了吸引人们。故选A。
53．A.naturally B．generally
C．unexpectedly D．precisely
答案　C
解析　根据上文“a marketing tool for a local ping-pong center”和下文“grew into the community it is today”可知，当地一家乒乓球中心为了营销设置了免费户外乒乓球台，却意外地发展到了今天的社区，这是乒乓球中心没想到的。故选C。
54．A.devotion B．similarity
C．insight D．diversity
答案　D
解析　根据上文“a homeless person，a soldier，a business person and a student”可知，打乒乓球的人里有无家可归的人、士兵、商人和学生，由此可知，成员具有多样性。故选D。
55．A.write B．share
C．make D．offer
答案　B
解析　根据上文“Jon Bunning，the filmmaker who created the documentary The Tables”可知，电影制作人乔恩·邦宁创作了纪录片《球台》，由此可知，他想通过纪录片分享他们的故事。故选B。
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。
Each morning，amateur 56. (cycle) Cui Yue rides his bicycle along the Tanglai Canal in Yinchuan，capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region，to enjoy the picturesque natural scenery.Born and 57. (raise) in the city,68-year-old Cui said cycling along the canal allows him to experience the city’s improving ecology after several waterfront parks were built in recent years.
The over-2,000-year-old canal that Cui 58. (frequent) was built during the Han Dynasty，aimed at bringing the Yellow River water to present-day Ningxia 59._______ helping turn the region with vast deserts into farmland.The canal 60. (include) in the World Heritage Irrigation Structures in 2017.Through the ages，it is still functioning 61. an ecological corridor and is the largest 62. (natural) flowing trunk canal in the Yellow River irrigation area.
Along the canal’s 75-km section 63. (run) through urban Yinchuan，several parks have been built with walking and cycling routes，contributing to the city’s expanding green space mapped out for public leisure.In the city’s rural areas，the canal is a water source for farms and wetlands，playing a role in 64. (agriculture) development and ecological protection.It is also one of the water sources for wetlands and a large artificial lake,65._________ have become habitats for hundreds of migratory bird species.
56．答案　cyclist
解析　考查名词。根据空后“Cui Yue rides his bicycle”可知，他是一个业余自行车手，空前形容词amateur修饰名词，所以空处用名词cyclist，且表示一个自行车手，应用单数，故填cyclist。
57．答案　raised
解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，“Born and (raise) in the city”在句中为状语，主语68-year-old Cui与空处所给动词raise之间为被动关系，所以空处用过去分词，故填raised。
58．答案　frequents
解析　考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，“that Cui (frequent)”为定语从句，先行词为canal，空处作定语从句的谓语，主语Cui为单数，表示经常性动作，时态用一般现在时。故填frequents。
59．答案　and
解析　考查连词。分析句子结构可知，“bringing the Yellow River water to present-day Ningxia”与“helping turn the region with vast deserts into farmland”为并列关系，均作介词at的宾语，所以用连词and，故填and。
60．答案　was included
解析　考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。空处在句中作谓语，结合时间状语“in 2017”，所以空处的时态为一般过去时；主语The canal为单数，且与动词include之间为被动关系，所以语态用被动语态。故填was included。
61．答案　as
解析　考查介词。短语function as意为“作为”，故填as。
62．答案　naturally
解析　考查副词。空后flowing意为“流动的”，为形容词，所以空处用副词naturally来修饰，故填naturally。
63．答案　running
解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处在句中作后置定语，修饰名词section，名词section与动词run为主谓关系，所以空处用现在分词，故填running。
64．答案　agricultural
解析　考查形容词。形容词修饰名词，所以空处用形容词agricultural修饰名词development，故填agricultural。
65．答案　which
解析　考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处及之后的内容为非限制性定语从句。先行词为“wetlands and a large artificial lake”，指物，且从句缺少主语，所以用关系代词which。故填which。
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校的英语报正在校内招募“中国传统文化”专栏的编辑。请你写封电子邮件申请，内容包括：
1．表明意图；
2．自身优势；
3．表达期望。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：专栏column
参考范文
Dear Sir or Madam，
Knowing that the school English newspaper is looking for an editor responsible for the column “Traditional Chinese Culture”，I’m writing to apply for the position.
I think I’m qualified for it.To begin with，I have a good command of English，especially written English.Besides，I have taken a part-time job as an English editor，from which I have gained relevant experience.More importantly，I have a rich knowledge of traditional Chinese culture.
I would really appreciate it if I could be given the precious chance.I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
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。
My mother eyed me with suspicion(怀疑)．I dared not look at her.Knowing that I was late for school five days continuously，I could not offer an acceptable explanation.I knew she did not believe that I had extra classes every day and arrived home after 5 pm.However，realizing she had little choice but to believe in me，she told me that dinner was in the refrigerator.She had to rush for her night shift at the local clinic.
Ever since we lost our dad in an accident，my mother became the breadwinner.I was the eldest among the four siblings(兄弟姐妹) and it fell upon my shoulder to ensure that they could become responsible adults.Besides helping mother with the housework，I regularly coached them in their studies.Thankfully，never once did I have to raise my voice or force them to complete their homework.But all of us missed dad very much.He was a model father and husband.Life was cruelly taken away from him at a very young age of 42.
However，my mother managed to pull through and found a job at the clinic.It was very tough on someone like her who had never worked before in her life.But money was scarce and there were five mouths to feed.Dad did not leave much behind.He never suspected he would die so young.We stopped dining out and had our meals mostly at home.We basically lived from hand to mouth.That’s when it dawned on me that I had to do my part for the family.I knew mother would not agree but I threw caution out of the window and managed to get a part-time job at a fast-food restaurant.I worked three hours a day and managed to bring home money so that my siblings and I could go out for occasional movies or meals.I was sure that mother suspected something.But she could not quite point the finger to the source of her suspicion.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
One day，while I was busy serving the customers，I was shocked to see mother standing opposite the counter.
Mother made me sit down.She was already crying，so were my siblings.
参考范文
One day，while I was busy serving the customers，I was shocked to see mother standing opposite the counter.So surprised was I that I dared not look into her eyes.She appeared shocked when I clumsily took her orders and saw her staggering to a table occupied by my siblings！My supervisor saw my worried expression and，knowing about my family situation，quickly volunteered to take over my duties.Slowly，I removed my apron and joined my family.
Mother made me sit down.She was already crying，so were my siblings.She covered my hands with hers and told me that she was grateful for my help.I could not hold back my tears and hugged her.How guilt-ridden I was！I told my mother that contributing financially to the family was the least I could do to relieve her burden.To my great relief，my beloved mother understood my situation and reassured me everything would be alright.It was then that I came to realize that I should not have hidden such a big secret from her.

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