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模块检测卷(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．Where will the woman go first
A．To the beach.
B．To the bank.
C．To the washroom.
2．What does the woman mean
A．The man forgot to do his hair.
B．The man forgot to put on a tie.
C．The man is wearing clothes that don’t match.
3．How does the woman probably feel
A．Annoyed. B．Hungry.
C．Excited.
4．Why didn’t the man answer the phone
A．He lost it.
B．He didn’t hear it.
C．His phone ran out of power.
5．Who did the woman want to call
A．James. B．Drake. C．Daniel.
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．What does the man order
A．Hot dogs and fries.
B．Burgers and fries.
C．Sandwiches and sodas.
7．How much does the man give the woman as a tip
A．Three dollars.
B．Two dollars.
C．One dollar.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where are the speakers
A．In a car.
B．On a boat.
C．On a motorcycle.
9．What is the woman doing
A．Looking at a paper map.
B．Trying to find a website.
C．Using a phone to give directions.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What does the man like about YouTube
A．Watching funny home videos.
B．Learning about the special TV channels.
C．Putting his own videos on the website.
11．What kind of meals do the guys make in Epic Meal Time (《超级开饭时间》)
A．Low fat meals.
B．Unhealthy meals.
C．Vegetarian meals.
12．What happens to the meals in the end
A．They are tasted by the audience.
B．They are given to the homeless.
C．They are eaten by the cooks and their friends.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Their vets.
B．Money spent on pets.
C．Ways to buy dogs’ medicines.
14．What is the man’s dog’s name
A．Brett. B．Fargo. C．Ferguson.
15．What doesn’t the woman like about her vet
A．The limited services.
B．The prices her vet charged.
C．The difficulty of getting an appointment.
16．What isn’t one of the man’s suggestions
A．Going to his vet.
B．Looking online.
C．Going to a special pet store.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When will the fire arrive close to Lakewood
A．By six o’clock in the evening.
B．By five o’clock in the evening.
C．By six o’clock in the morning.
18．Where shouldn’t residents go to escape the fire
A．Springfield.
B．Western Hill.
C．Point Cabina Station.
19．How long will it take residents to reach the safe zone
A．Less than ten minutes.
B．Less than twenty minutes.
C．Less than thirty minutes.
20．What are residents advised to do before they leave
A．Leave all pets behind.
B．Stay calm and do not panic.
C．Tell the state police where they are going.
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
London，with countless famous sites and all manner of food，drink，shopping，history，and culture，is definitely a wonderful city to visit.
Time Zone
Greenwich Mean Time during the winter，British Summer Time during the rest of the year (starting at Daylight Saving Time)．
Best Time to Go
The best time to visit London overall is in spring，when the temperatures have warmed up，the sun has started to shine and London’s gardens and parks are looking their best.However，the reality is that the best time to travel to London depends a lot on what you’re looking for.If you’re all about taking a look inside Queen Liz’s palace，you’d better make it in summer，while winter is beautiful and festive for those looking to get their fill of Christmas markets and traditional cheer.
Things to Know
Londoners，and English people in general，have a much different manner of interacting with one another than Americans do while an American might think nothing of smiling at a stranger they pass on the sidewalk or asking about work in the first few minutes of a conversation，Londoners might consider it impolite or strange.Don’t mistake this for unfriendliness；it’s just a cultural difference.Instead，talk about things like movies，TV shows，books，your travels，and the like，instead of work or family.
How to Get Around
Getting around London is unbelievably easy thanks to the well-maintained and extensive Underground.The Underground，unlike American transportation systems which often pay per ride or pay per length of trip，is paid in zones.Fare also varies based on time of day and the method you use to pay.It’s worth getting an Oyster card to make your life that much simpler.
21．Where is this text most probably taken from
A．A survey. B．A scientific journal.
C．A research paper. D．A guidebook.
22．When is the best time to visit London for people who enjoy a lively atmosphere
A．Spring. B．Summer.
C．Autumn. D．Winter.
23．Which of the following is a suitable topic for starting a conversation with Londoners
A．Daily entertainments.
B．Future plans.
C．Personal relationships.
D．Annual incomes.
B
Bard，Kinetic(Coffee House Press,2023) by Anne Waldman，one of the most important living American poets，is a new collection of autobiographical(自传体的) pieces，including published and unpublished essays，correspondence，interviews，and poems from the last 20 years.
Though the origin of the texts and poems is relatively recent，Bard，Kinetic tracks Waldman’s life from her childhood in Greenwich Village to the present.Rather than a memoir(回忆录)，this energetic collection integrates her stories into contexts—literary，political，spiritual，familial.
In Sketch，the first and longest piece in the book，Waldman describes what guided her to poetry from an early age—Her intellectual and artistic parents encouraged her “to read widely，to write，think，talk about it，be curious and critical”．Reading Sketch for its wonderful autobiographical details and the successful moments that run through Waldman’s life is a pleasure.In Interview with Poetas，Madrid 2018，another piece from the book’s second section，she wrote，“We need cultural and humanitarian revolution.We need poetry to remind us of the magic we have had that needs attendance and recharge.” Her voice and vision have a collective width.
Waldman insists on combining art with nearly every aspect of her life.Bard，Kinetic，at all points，a high-energy construct，and at all points，an energy-discharge，puts readers on the path to recognizing poetry as a mental aid，as an action that reaches across geography，species，and time.As she wrote in the book’s preface，she commands herself to “keep pushing for knowledge，study with a deeper investigation and a deeper action.The action，totally necessary”．These are high aims that Waldman has insisted on，tirelessly，her entire life.Waldman shines.Her heart could be our heart.
This new book is best read as a companion of Vow to Poetry(2001)，Waldman’s previous collection of interviews and autobiographical essays，which will help readers appreciate this book better.
24．What do we know about Bard，Kinetic by Waldman
A．It is a memoir.
B．It documents her life and work.
C．It is her first collection of poems.
D．It is to be issued by Coffee House Press.
25．What’s the purpose of paragraph 3
A．To add relevant background information.
B．To help readers gain partial insight into the book.
C．To persuade readers to conduct selective reading.
D．To introduce Waldman’s writing styles.
26．What is implied in the underlined sentence “Her heart could be our heart.” in paragraph 4
A．We should stick to our goals.
B．We should learn poems by heart.
C．We should seek fame and wealth.
D．We should enjoy life to our hearts’ content.
27．What’s the text
A．A diary entry.
B．A news report.
C．A book review.
D．An autobiography.
C
Too much time spent on gaming，smartphones and watching television is linked to heightened levels and diagnoses(诊断) of anxiety or depression in children as young as age 2，according to a new study.
Even after only one hour of screen time daily，children and teens may begin to have less curiosity，lower self-control，less emotional stability and a greater inability to finish tasks，reports San Diego State University psychologist Jean Twenge and University of Georgia psychology professor W．Keith Campbell.They were particularly interested in associations between screen time and diagnoses of anxiety and depression in youth，which has not yet been studied in great detail.
Twenge and Campbell found adolescents who spend more than seven hours a day on screens were twice as likely as those spending one hour to have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression.Overall，links between screen time and well-being were larger among adolescents than among young children.
“At first，I was surprised that the associations were larger for adolescents，” Twenge said.“However，adolescents spend more time on their phones and on social media，and these activities are more strongly linked to low well-being than watching television and videos，which is most of younger children’s screen time.”
The study provides further evidence that the American Academy of Pediatrics’(AAP) established screen time limits—one hour per day for those aged 2 to 5，with a focus on high-quality programs—are valid(有效的)，Twenge said.The study also suggests that similar limits—perhaps to two hours a day—should be applied to school-aged children and adolescents，said Twenge.
In terms of prevention，establishing possible causes and outcomes of low psychological well-being is especially important for child and adolescent populations.“Half of mental health problems develop by adolescence，” Twenge and Campbell wrote in their paper.
28．What do we know about Twenge and Campbell’s study according to paragraph 2
A．It requires further research.
B．It brings children less comfort.
C．It needs greater ability to finish.
D．It generates more public concern.
29．What is a reason for the different degrees of impact on children
A．The effects of the harmful contents.
B．Teens’ stronger addiction to screens.
C．The portability of electronic devices.
D．Teens’ negative emotions at discipline.
30．Which of the following do the researchers want AAP to do
A．Provide high-quality programs.
B．Issue minimum screen time limits.
C．Apply the limits to older children.
D．Present further evidence for prevention.
31．What does this study focus on
A．Adolescents’ mental problems.
B．The bad habits of the young adults.
C．Low level of mental health in youth.
D．The importance of the young population.
D
Technology seems to discourage slow reading.Reading on screens tires eyes easily.So online writing is more skimmable than print.The neuroscientist Mary Walt argued this “new norm” of skim reading is producing “an invisible，dramatic transformation” in how readers process words.And brains now favor rapid absorption of information，rather than skills developed by deeper reading，like critical analysis.
We shouldn’t overplay this danger.All readers skim.Skimming is the skill we acquire as we learn to read more skillfully.And fears about declining attention spans have proved to be false alarms.“Some critics worry about attention span and see very short stories as signs of cultural decline，” The American author Selvin wrote.“But nobody ever said poems were evidence of short attention spans.”
Yet the Internet has certainly changed the way we read.First，it means there’s more to read，because more people than ever are writing.And digital writing means rapid release and response.Once published，online articles start forming a comment string underneath.Such mode of writing and reading can be interactive and fun，but is probably lacking in profound reflection.
Perhaps we should slow down.Reading is constantly promoted as a source of personal achievement.But this advocacy emphasizes “enthusiastic” or “eager” reading—neither suggest slow absorption.To a slow reader，a piece of writing can only be fully understood by immersing oneself in their slow comprehension of words.The slow reader is like a swimmer who stops counting the number of pool laps he’s done and just enjoys how his body feels and moves in water.
The human need for this kind of deep reading is too determined for any new technology to destroy.We often assume technological change can’t be stopped，so older media are kicked out by newer，more virtual forms.In practice，older technologies can coexist with new ones.The Kindle hasn’t killed off printed books any more than cars killed off bicycles.We still want to enjoy slowly-formed ideas and carefully-chosen words.Even in a fast-moving age，there is time for slow reading.
32．What is the author’s attitude towards Selvin’s opinion
A．Favorable. B．Critical.
C．Doubtful. D．Objective.
33．Which statement would the author probably agree with
A．Advocacy of passionate reading helps promote slow reading.
B．Digital writing and reading tends to ignore careful reflection.
C．We should be aware of the impact skimming has on the brain.
D．The number of Internet readers declines due to technology.
34．Why is “swimmer” mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To demonstrate how to immerse oneself in thought.
B．To stress swimming differs from reading.
C．To show slow reading is better than fast reading.
D．To illustrate what slow reading is like.
35．Which would be the best title for the passage
A．Slow Reading Is Here to Stay
B．Technology Prevents Slow Reading
C．Reflections on Deep Reading
D．The Wonder of Deep Reading
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Asking anyone who has worked in their yard，you will always be told that yard work is quite the workout! Whether spreading soil，raking(用耙子拢) leaves，or pulling undergrowth，you’re guaranteed to break a sweat. 36 .Even something as simple as planting flowers involves squatting(蹲)，which engages your legs for support your core muscles for balance，and your arms for digging. 37 .Moreover，heavy yard work is a great way to add variation to your regular exercise program.If you do yard work as a way to burn calories，take full advantage of what the great outdoors have to offer.
If you are raking up leaves，change the movement and direction to make full use of your muscles.Rake in front of your body to target your shoulders.Rake both right to left and left to right to work both arms evenly. 38 .
If you’re using a cart to pull yard waste soil or fertilizer，take an extra circle or two around your garden before you set your goods down.
39 ，pull the heavy rubber tube around the yard with you.You’ll also have to use muscles to put it away and wind it up when you’re done.
Enjoy the outdoors! 40 .Fresh air is always uplifting，especially in the spring time.Plus，sunshine helps boost Vitamin D production，which aids in the absorption of calcium.Weed，dig and rake.Try all of these activities，get your hands in the dirt，and include yard work as a part of your healthy lifestyle.
A．Instead of using a small water container
B．In addition to raising heart rate and burning calories
C．That’s because gardening works all your major muscle groups
D．There are ways to prevent aching muscles after working outside
E．That’s just one example of how yard work can give you a workout
F．The yard can benefit you in a way that a regular gym can never provide
G．This way，you’ll help prevent injuries by avoiding repetitive movements too
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。
Having worked in a bank for ten years，I determined to go beyond a nine-to-five job.Scanning advertisements，I learned a 41 company was to hire consultants.Excited，I made a(n) 42 with a branch president.That day，it went so well that I was 43 he would hire me on the spot. 44 ，he told me to come back for 12 more 45 with his top salespeople!
Over the next five months，every one of them 46 me from working as a consultant in finance.The more they attacked my dream，the more determined my heart was.I，though nervous，realized I would have to try hard till I 47 it.
48 ，the last interview with the president came.“You’ve got the job! But you must take an exam before that and you only have one chance.You have to pass it without one point lost on the first 49 ！” he announced.
I nearly choked at the thought of changing the promising future into the unknown.However， 50 by this great challenge I had never had，I swallowed hard and said，“I’ll take it.” At last，when the scores were displayed，I 51 a loud sigh of relief.
My experience 52 the truth of Thoreau’s words: “...if one advances 53 in the direction of his dreams，and 54 to live the life which he has imagined，he will meet with a success 55 in common hours.”
41．A.commercial B．financial
C．marketing D．traveling
42．A.prediction B．arrangement
C．appointment D．decision
43．A.worried B．positive
C．negative D．skeptical
44．A.Instead B．Moreover
C．Otherwise D．Or else
45．A.bargains B．interviews
C．discussions D．debates
46．A.separated B．freed
C．banned D．discouraged
47．A.find B．lose
C．make D．borrow
48．A.Unfortunately B．Surprisingly
C．Eventually D．Constantly
49．A.question B．point
C．day D．try
50．A.entertained B．committed
C．attracted D．followed
51．A.make out B．let out
C．figure out D．turn out
52．A.recognized B．repeated
C．conflicted D．confirmed
53．A.confidently B．aimlessly
C．randomly D．lonely
54．A.endeavors B．agrees
C．fails D．promises
55．A.unpractical B．unlikely
C．unfamiliar D．unexpected
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。
Walking in the park of Helanshan Rock Art Relics in Yinchuan，Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is like 56. (take) a wander through history.One can’t help but be amazed at the number of artworks and carvings on the rocks at the entrance to the Helan Mountains.
Altogether，about 6,000 carvings 57. (find) in the park area since the 1970s.And in the Helan Mountains region，more than 25,000 58. (piece) have been discovered.This enables visitors to get 59. brief look into prehistoric art，perhaps in a trip of just one or two hours.In other places，visitors often have to walk long distances to find such remains.
The highlight of the rock art in the Helan Mountains is 60. (definite) the human faces carved on rocks，a feature 61. is rare in other places.The patterns of the faces are interesting and sometimes hard 62. (explain)，such as a face with one eye open and one eye shut，and another face has sheep in the eyes.63. the whole，these creative patterns reveal a rich spiritual world of humans 64. (live) in the past.Through this kind of art form，we can find out the substance of human nature: knowledge，culture，art,65. (imagine) and religion.
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，你的外国朋友Peter给你发邮件说最近经过多次尝试终于学会了做中国传统美食——饺子，他因此开心不已；他在邮件中询问你在日常的学习和生活中，是否有过类似经历。请回复邮件，分享你的经历。内容包括：
1．一件曾尝试的新事物；
2．学习的过程；
3．你的感受。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．邮件开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter，
I’m glad to receive your email.
Yours，
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。
On a late afternoon，Brandon finished feeding his cows on the farm and decided to go back with his two sons，Louie,6，and Everett,3.As they headed for the house，the two boys ran ahead of their father.Suddenly Brandon was aware he forgot to close the door of the barn(牲口棚)．He told the boys to wait for him at the gate and returned to lock it.When he was at the gate minutes later，he saw only his youngest son.
“Where’s Louie？” he shouted.
“He fell in the hole！” Everett said.
Brandon quickly realized what had happened.No，he thought.Louie can barely swim! He ran to the well and heard Louie splashing.Instinctively，he jumped in.
Somehow Brandon managed to grab on to a pipe that ran down the side of the well，which slowed his fall and kept him from crushing(挤压) his son.
Finally，Brandon hit the freezing water at the bottom of the well.He popped his head out of the water and grabbed Louie，who was panicking and trying to stay afloat in water that was too deep for either of them to stand.Knowing they could tread(踩水) for only so long，Brandon lifted his son onto his chest as he packed his own back against the narrow walls for support.
“All right，Dad，you can pull us out now，” Louie said.
If only it were that easy.There was no way he could climb out.The pipe that he’d grabbed during his fall was too slippery to be of any use.There was only one way out.
Looking up to see Everett peering down at them from the top of the well，Brandon shouted，“Everett，you’re going to have to be a big boy and save us.Run to the road and stand by the mailbox until someone stops.Tell them we need help.”
Everett did as he was told.He stood alone by the side of the road，waving to stop someone.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
After a while，Chris and Mark，nearby farmers，were driving by the farm.
Twenty minutes later，Louie emerged(出现)，then Brandon，both cold and wet.
模块检测卷(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．Where will the woman go first
A．To the beach.
B．To the bank.
C．To the washroom.
2．What does the woman mean
A．The man forgot to do his hair.
B．The man forgot to put on a tie.
C．The man is wearing clothes that don’t match.
3．How does the woman probably feel
A．Annoyed. B．Hungry.
C．Excited.
4．Why didn’t the man answer the phone
A．He lost it.
B．He didn’t hear it.
C．His phone ran out of power.
5．Who did the woman want to call
A．James. B．Drake. C．Daniel.
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．What does the man order
A．Hot dogs and fries.
B．Burgers and fries.
C．Sandwiches and sodas.
7．How much does the man give the woman as a tip
A．Three dollars.
B．Two dollars.
C．One dollar.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where are the speakers
A．In a car.
B．On a boat.
C．On a motorcycle.
9．What is the woman doing
A．Looking at a paper map.
B．Trying to find a website.
C．Using a phone to give directions.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What does the man like about YouTube
A．Watching funny home videos.
B．Learning about the special TV channels.
C．Putting his own videos on the website.
11．What kind of meals do the guys make in Epic Meal Time (《超级开饭时间》)
A．Low fat meals.
B．Unhealthy meals.
C．Vegetarian meals.
12．What happens to the meals in the end
A．They are tasted by the audience.
B．They are given to the homeless.
C．They are eaten by the cooks and their friends.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Their vets.
B．Money spent on pets.
C．Ways to buy dogs’ medicines.
14．What is the man’s dog’s name
A．Brett. B．Fargo. C．Ferguson.
15．What doesn’t the woman like about her vet
A．The limited services.
B．The prices her vet charged.
C．The difficulty of getting an appointment.
16．What isn’t one of the man’s suggestions
A．Going to his vet.
B．Looking online.
C．Going to a special pet store.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When will the fire arrive close to Lakewood
A．By six o’clock in the evening.
B．By five o’clock in the evening.
C．By six o’clock in the morning.
18．Where shouldn’t residents go to escape the fire
A．Springfield.
B．Western Hill.
C．Point Cabina Station.
19．How long will it take residents to reach the safe zone
A．Less than ten minutes.
B．Less than twenty minutes.
C．Less than thirty minutes.
20．What are residents advised to do before they leave
A．Leave all pets behind.
B．Stay calm and do not panic.
C．Tell the state police where they are going.
答案　1.C　2.C　3.A　4.C　5.A　6.B　7.A　8.A　9.C　10.A　11.B　12.C　13.C　14.B　15.B　16.A　17.A　18.B　19.C　20.B
?听力材料
Text 1
M：Hey，Joanne.What’s up Are you heading to the beach，too
W：I’m trying to get there as fast as I can.I need to deposit some money at the bank and mail some letters at the post office.But first，I’ve really got to find a ladies’ room!
Text 2
W：Have you looked in the mirror today
M：Uh，not since I woke up this morning...Why Did I forget to do my hair or something
W：Well，let’s just say that green ties and pink shirts don’t really mix...
Text 3
M：I’m starving! What have you got to eat around here
W：Um，not much.I really wasn’t expecting anyone over，so...
M：All you have in here is some salad and one of those health drinks that only girls drink...
W：Look！I don’t show up at your door without calling and criticize your food，do I
Text 4
W：Do you have any idea what time it is now Have you ever heard your phone
M：I’m sorry，but my phone ran out of power.I got back here as fast as I could because I knew you’d be worried.
Text 5
W：Hi，James! It’s me，Diane.Oh，I’m so glad I caught you.I was just talking to Drake，and...
M：I’m sorry.But I think you dialed the wrong number.My name is Daniel.
Text 6
W：Hi，welcome to Burger Palace.Can I take your order，please
M：Yeah.Two bacon cheeseburgers and two orders of fries，please.
W：All right.Would you like anything to drink with that
M：No，thanks.We’ve got sodas at home.
W：So，that’s going to be to go，right
M：That’s right.
W：OK.Your total is $17.
M：Here’s a twenty.Keep the change.
W：Oh，thank you so much! You are Number 255.Your order should be ready in about five minutes.
Text 7
M：Can you see how close we are on the map
W：It looks like we’re pretty close，but these smart phone maps are hard to read.
M：Yeah，I always prefer to look at a paper map.I think I still have some in the pocket of the right door，if you wanna grab one...
W：No，I’d probably be even worse at that.Uh...oh，I think you were supposed to turn left back there.
M：You mean that you were supposed to tell me to turn left back there
W：Yeah，I’m sorry.I don’t have one of these kinds of phones，so I’m afraid I don’t really know what I’m doing.Do you want to pull over and take a look
M：No.It’s okay.Just push that little button on the side of the phone to turn on the sound.That will allow us to hear the directions out loud.
Text 8
W：Hey，are you watching YouTube
M：Yeah，I love all the funny videos that people post.
W：Have you ever seen the YouTube show Epic Meal Time(《超级开饭时间》)
M：Uh，no.I didn’t know YouTube had shows.I thought it was only home videos and music videos...stuff like that.
W：Well，YouTube also has channels，just like regular TV.There are many different kinds of shows every week.Most of them are shorter and cheaper to make than regular TV，though.
M：YouTube is even cooler than I thought! So，what’s Epic Meal Time
W：There’s a group of guys who make the unhealthy meals they can possibly cook.Everything has bacon on it.Most things are fried，and there is a ton of cheese on everything.We’re talking tens of thousands of calories in one meal! In this show，the main guy introduces the meal，and then you see them shopping for the ingredients.You watch them cook everything.And at the end，they all eat it with their friends!
Text 9
W：Brett，can I ask you a question about your dog
M：Sure.What’s up
W：Well，I have to get my little Ferguson some medicine.
M：Oh，is everything all right
W：Yes，of course.It’s not like he’s sick or anything.I give him medicine every month as part of his regular care，so he doesn’t get any diseases from insects or other dogs.
M：Oh，right.I do that for Fargo，too.
W：Yeah.That was what I was going to ask you about.Where do you buy your dog’s medicine I asked my vet，and she told me the prices.I almost dropped dead right there!
M：Yeah.Unfortunately，most special pet stores sell them at fixed prices that are set by the companies that make them.You can usually find discounts of ten or fifteen percent for a lot of those stores，though.
W：Well，that’s not a huge help for something that’s two hundred dollars per year! Isn’t there any other way
M：Well，you can order some medicines from websites that are based in other countries where the prices are lower.
Text 10
This is the Lakewood Public Address System.This is not a test like the one we had last week.I repeat，this is not a test.The Western Hill Fire is spreading toward Lakewood much quicker than we had expected.Currently，we expect the fire to come within twenty miles of Lakewood by six o’clock this evening.We are therefore requiring all residents to leave this area immediately.
Springfield to the north，Point Cabina Station to the east，and Galveston to the south are all in the safe zone.It will take less than thirty minutes to drive to any of these towns.Take as many things as you can fit in your car，but do not delay.We have orders from the state police to make sure that the entire town of Lakewood is empty by five o’clock today.You have plenty of time to get all your family members，pets，and belongings together，so there is no need to panic.Stay calm，but get started as soon as possible.
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
London，with countless famous sites and all manner of food，drink，shopping，history，and culture，is definitely a wonderful city to visit.
Time Zone
Greenwich Mean Time during the winter，British Summer Time during the rest of the year (starting at Daylight Saving Time)．
Best Time to Go
The best time to visit London overall is in spring，when the temperatures have warmed up，the sun has started to shine and London’s gardens and parks are looking their best.However，the reality is that the best time to travel to London depends a lot on what you’re looking for.If you’re all about taking a look inside Queen Liz’s palace，you’d better make it in summer，while winter is beautiful and festive for those looking to get their fill of Christmas markets and traditional cheer.
Things to Know
Londoners，and English people in general，have a much different manner of interacting with one another than Americans do while an American might think nothing of smiling at a stranger they pass on the sidewalk or asking about work in the first few minutes of a conversation，Londoners might consider it impolite or strange.Don’t mistake this for unfriendliness；it’s just a cultural difference.Instead，talk about things like movies，TV shows，books，your travels，and the like，instead of work or family.
How to Get Around
Getting around London is unbelievably easy thanks to the well-maintained and extensive Underground.The Underground，unlike American transportation systems which often pay per ride or pay per length of trip，is paid in zones.Fare also varies based on time of day and the method you use to pay.It’s worth getting an Oyster card to make your life that much simpler.
21．Where is this text most probably taken from
A．A survey. B．A scientific journal.
C．A research paper. D．A guidebook.
答案　D
解析　文章出处题。根据第一段“London，with countless famous sites and all manner of food，drink，shopping，history，and culture，is definitely a wonderful city to visit.”并结合文章主要提供了一些游览伦敦的建议可推知，文章可能选自旅行指南。故选D。
22．When is the best time to visit London for people who enjoy a lively atmosphere
A．Spring. B．Summer.
C．Autumn. D．Winter.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据Best Time to Go部分中“while winter is beautiful and festive for those looking to get their fill of Christmas markets and traditional cheer”可知，对于喜欢热闹气氛的人来说，游览伦敦的最佳时间是冬天。故选D。
23．Which of the following is a suitable topic for starting a conversation with Londoners
A．Daily entertainments.
B．Future plans.
C．Personal relationships.
D．Annual incomes.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据Things to Know部分中“Instead，talk about things like movies，TV shows，books，your travels，and the like，instead of work or family.”可知，适合用日常娱乐的话题和伦敦人开始对话。故选A。
B
Bard，Kinetic(Coffee House Press,2023) by Anne Waldman，one of the most important living American poets，is a new collection of autobiographical(自传体的) pieces，including published and unpublished essays，correspondence，interviews，and poems from the last 20 years.
Though the origin of the texts and poems is relatively recent，Bard，Kinetic tracks Waldman’s life from her childhood in Greenwich Village to the present.Rather than a memoir(回忆录)，this energetic collection integrates her stories into contexts—literary，political，spiritual，familial.
In Sketch，the first and longest piece in the book，Waldman describes what guided her to poetry from an early age—Her intellectual and artistic parents encouraged her “to read widely，to write，think，talk about it，be curious and critical”．Reading Sketch for its wonderful autobiographical details and the successful moments that run through Waldman’s life is a pleasure.In Interview with Poetas，Madrid 2018，another piece from the book’s second section，she wrote，“We need cultural and humanitarian revolution.We need poetry to remind us of the magic we have had that needs attendance and recharge.” Her voice and vision have a collective width.
Waldman insists on combining art with nearly every aspect of her life.Bard，Kinetic，at all points，a high-energy construct，and at all points，an energy-discharge，puts readers on the path to recognizing poetry as a mental aid，as an action that reaches across geography，species，and time.As she wrote in the book’s preface，she commands herself to “keep pushing for knowledge，study with a deeper investigation and a deeper action.The action，totally necessary”．These are high aims that Waldman has insisted on，tirelessly，her entire life.Waldman shines.Her heart could be our heart.
This new book is best read as a companion of Vow to Poetry(2001)，Waldman’s previous collection of interviews and autobiographical essays，which will help readers appreciate this book better.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章是关于美国诗人安妮·沃尔德曼的作品集Bard，Kinetic的书评。
24．What do we know about Bard，Kinetic by Waldman
A．It is a memoir.
B．It documents her life and work.
C．It is her first collection of poems.
D．It is to be issued by Coffee House Press.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段“Bard，Kinetic(Coffee House Press,2023) by Anne Waldman...is a new collection of autobiographical(自传体的) pieces，including published and unpublished essays...”及第二段第一句“...Bard，Kinetic tracks Waldman’s life from her childhood in Greenwich Village to the present.”可知，Bard，Kinetic记录了沃尔德曼的生活和工作情况。故选B。
25．What’s the purpose of paragraph 3
A．To add relevant background information.
B．To help readers gain partial insight into the book.
C．To persuade readers to conduct selective reading.
D．To introduce Waldman’s writing styles.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中“In Sketch，the first and longest piece in the book，Waldman describes...In Interview with Poetas，Madrid 2018，another piece from the book’s second section，she wrote...”可知，本段对作品集中的部分情节作了一些描述，因而可推知其目的是帮助读者了解这本书的部分内容。故选B。
26．What is implied in the underlined sentence “Her heart could be our heart.” in paragraph 4
A．We should stick to our goals.
B．We should learn poems by heart.
C．We should seek fame and wealth.
D．We should enjoy life to our hearts’ content.
答案　A
解析　句意理解题。根据第四段中“As she wrote in the book’s preface，she commands herself to ‘keep pushing for knowledge，study with a deeper investigation and a deeper action.The action，totally necessary’．These are high aims that Waldman has insisted on，tirelessly，her entire life.”可知，沃尔德曼一生孜孜不倦地坚持着自己的崇高目标。由此可推知，画线句指作为读者，我们应该学习她执着追求目标的这种精神。故选A。
27．What’s the text
A．A diary entry.
B．A news report.
C．A book review.
D．An autobiography.
答案　C
解析　文章体裁题。通读全文，本文首先在第一段对书籍Bard，Kinetic给出了总的描述：它是一部新的自传体作品集，进而在接下来的段落中描述了书的内容及书的作者对目标的追求，最后一段对这本书进行了评论，由此可知，本文是一篇书评。故选C。
C
Too much time spent on gaming，smartphones and watching television is linked to heightened levels and diagnoses(诊断) of anxiety or depression in children as young as age 2，according to a new study.
Even after only one hour of screen time daily，children and teens may begin to have less curiosity，lower self-control，less emotional stability and a greater inability to finish tasks，reports San Diego State University psychologist Jean Twenge and University of Georgia psychology professor W．Keith Campbell.They were particularly interested in associations between screen time and diagnoses of anxiety and depression in youth，which has not yet been studied in great detail.
Twenge and Campbell found adolescents who spend more than seven hours a day on screens were twice as likely as those spending one hour to have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression.Overall，links between screen time and well-being were larger among adolescents than among young children.
“At first，I was surprised that the associations were larger for adolescents，” Twenge said.“However，adolescents spend more time on their phones and on social media，and these activities are more strongly linked to low well-being than watching television and videos，which is most of younger children’s screen time.”
The study provides further evidence that the American Academy of Pediatrics’(AAP) established screen time limits—one hour per day for those aged 2 to 5，with a focus on high-quality programs—are valid(有效的)，Twenge said.The study also suggests that similar limits—perhaps to two hours a day—should be applied to school-aged children and adolescents，said Twenge.
In terms of prevention，establishing possible causes and outcomes of low psychological well-being is especially important for child and adolescent populations.“Half of mental health problems develop by adolescence，” Twenge and Campbell wrote in their paper.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了一项新的研究，该研究结果表明，在游戏、智能手机和看电视上花费太多时间与儿童或青少年的焦虑或抑郁水平升高和诊断有关。
28．What do we know about Twenge and Campbell’s study according to paragraph 2
A．It requires further research.
B．It brings children less comfort.
C．It needs greater ability to finish.
D．It generates more public concern.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“They were particularly interested in associations between screen time and diagnoses of anxiety and depression in youth，which has not yet been studied in great detail.”可推断，Twenge和Campbell的研究还需要更进一步。故选A。
29．What is a reason for the different degrees of impact on children
A．The effects of the harmful contents.
B．Teens’ stronger addiction to screens.
C．The portability of electronic devices.
D．Teens’ negative emotions at discipline.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“‘At first，I was surprised that the associations were larger for adolescents，’ Twenge said.‘However，adolescents spend more time on their phones and on social media，and these activities are more strongly linked to low well-being than...’”可知，青少年对于屏幕的使用时间更长，所以影响更大。故选B。
30．Which of the following do the researchers want AAP to do
A．Provide high-quality programs.
B．Issue minimum screen time limits.
C．Apply the limits to older children.
D．Present further evidence for prevention.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据文章第五段“The study provides further evidence that the American Academy of Pediatrics’(AAP) established screen time limits...The study also suggests that similar limits—perhaps to two hours a day—should be applied to school-aged children and adolescents，said Twenge.”可知，该研究也建议AAP能把这种(屏幕时间)限制用于年龄较大的儿童。故选C。
31．What does this study focus on
A．Adolescents’ mental problems.
B．The bad habits of the young adults.
C．Low level of mental health in youth.
D．The importance of the young population.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据全文内容尤其最后一段“In terms of prevention，establishing possible causes and outcomes of low psychological well-being is especially important for child and adolescent populations.‘Half of mental health problems develop by adolescence，’ Twenge and Campbell wrote in their paper.”可推断，他们的研究关注青少年的心理问题。故选A。
D
Technology seems to discourage slow reading.Reading on screens tires eyes easily.So online writing is more skimmable than print.The neuroscientist Mary Walt argued this “new norm” of skim reading is producing “an invisible，dramatic transformation” in how readers process words.And brains now favor rapid absorption of information，rather than skills developed by deeper reading，like critical analysis.
We shouldn’t overplay this danger.All readers skim.Skimming is the skill we acquire as we learn to read more skillfully.And fears about declining attention spans have proved to be false alarms.“Some critics worry about attention span and see very short stories as signs of cultural decline，” The American author Selvin wrote.“But nobody ever said poems were evidence of short attention spans.”
Yet the Internet has certainly changed the way we read.First，it means there’s more to read，because more people than ever are writing.And digital writing means rapid release and response.Once published，online articles start forming a comment string underneath.Such mode of writing and reading can be interactive and fun，but is probably lacking in profound reflection.
Perhaps we should slow down.Reading is constantly promoted as a source of personal achievement.But this advocacy emphasizes “enthusiastic” or “eager” reading—neither suggest slow absorption.To a slow reader，a piece of writing can only be fully understood by immersing oneself in their slow comprehension of words.The slow reader is like a swimmer who stops counting the number of pool laps he’s done and just enjoys how his body feels and moves in water.
The human need for this kind of deep reading is too determined for any new technology to destroy.We often assume technological change can’t be stopped，so older media are kicked out by newer，more virtual forms.In practice，older technologies can coexist with new ones.The Kindle hasn’t killed off printed books any more than cars killed off bicycles.We still want to enjoy slowly-formed ideas and carefully-chosen words.Even in a fast-moving age，there is time for slow reading.
语篇解读　这是一篇议论文。作者从各角度就科技对阅读的影响阐述了自己的观点并推崇慢速阅读。
32．What is the author’s attitude towards Selvin’s opinion
A．Favorable. B．Critical.
C．Doubtful. D．Objective.
答案　A
解析　观点态度题。根据第二段“We shouldn’t overplay this danger...‘But nobody ever said poems were evidence of short attention spans.’”可知，作者赞成Selvin的观点。故选A。
33．Which statement would the author probably agree with
A．Advocacy of passionate reading helps promote slow reading.
B．Digital writing and reading tends to ignore careful reflection.
C．We should be aware of the impact skimming has on the brain.
D．The number of Internet readers declines due to technology.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Once published，online articles start forming a comment string underneath.Such mode of writing and reading can be interactive and fun，but is probably lacking in profound reflection.”可知，作者认为在线写作和阅读往往忽视仔细思考。故选B。
34．Why is “swimmer” mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To demonstrate how to immerse oneself in thought.
B．To stress swimming differs from reading.
C．To show slow reading is better than fast reading.
D．To illustrate what slow reading is like.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第四段中的“To a slow reader...moves in water.”可知，一个游泳运动员不再计算自己在游泳池里跑了多少圈，只是享受自己的身体在水中的感觉和运动，由此推断，作者提到游泳运动员是为了说明慢速阅读是什么样的。故选D。
35．Which would be the best title for the passage
A．Slow Reading Is Here to Stay
B．Technology Prevents Slow Reading
C．Reflections on Deep Reading
D．The Wonder of Deep Reading
答案　A
解析　标题归纳题。根据最后一段中的“In practice...there is time for slow reading.”以及上文可知，作者就科技对阅读的影响阐述自己的观点并认为在快速发展的时代中，我们仍然可以享受慢速阅读，所以A项符合文意。故选A。
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Asking anyone who has worked in their yard，you will always be told that yard work is quite the workout! Whether spreading soil，raking(用耙子拢) leaves，or pulling undergrowth，you’re guaranteed to break a sweat. 36 .Even something as simple as planting flowers involves squatting(蹲)，which engages your legs for support your core muscles for balance，and your arms for digging. 37 .Moreover，heavy yard work is a great way to add variation to your regular exercise program.If you do yard work as a way to burn calories，take full advantage of what the great outdoors have to offer.
If you are raking up leaves，change the movement and direction to make full use of your muscles.Rake in front of your body to target your shoulders.Rake both right to left and left to right to work both arms evenly. 38 .
If you’re using a cart to pull yard waste soil or fertilizer，take an extra circle or two around your garden before you set your goods down.
39 ，pull the heavy rubber tube around the yard with you.You’ll also have to use muscles to put it away and wind it up when you’re done.
Enjoy the outdoors! 40 .Fresh air is always uplifting，especially in the spring time.Plus，sunshine helps boost Vitamin D production，which aids in the absorption of calcium.Weed，dig and rake.Try all of these activities，get your hands in the dirt，and include yard work as a part of your healthy lifestyle.
A．Instead of using a small water container
B．In addition to raising heart rate and burning calories
C．That’s because gardening works all your major muscle groups
D．There are ways to prevent aching muscles after working outside
E．That’s just one example of how yard work can give you a workout
F．The yard can benefit you in a way that a regular gym can never provide
G．This way，you’ll help prevent injuries by avoiding repetitive movements too
36．答案　C
解析　根据上文“Asking anyone who has worked in their yard...you’re guaranteed to break a sweat.” 可知，在院子里干活儿是一项相当辛苦的锻炼，C项承接上文，说明原因。故选C。
37．答案　E
解析　根据上文“Even something as simple as planting flowers involves squatting(蹲)，which engages your legs for support your core muscles for balance，and your arms for digging.”可知，作者以种花这样简单的事情为例，说明在院子里干活可以锻炼身体。 E项总结上文，符合语境。故选E。
38．答案　G
解析　根据上文“Rake in front of your body to target your shoulders.Rake both right to left and left to right to work both arms evenly.”可知，你在用耙子拢树叶的时候，可以多方位锻炼身体。 G项承接上文。故选G。
39．答案　A
解析　根据下文“pull the heavy rubber tube around the yard with you”可知，A项中的a small water container与下文中所提到的the heavy rubber tube形成对比关系，说明应该拉着沉重的橡胶管绕着院子走，不要使用一个小的水容器。故选A。
40．答案　F
解析　根据下文“Fresh air is always uplifting，especially in the spring time.Plus，sunshine helps boost Vitamin D production，which aids in the absorption of calcium.”可知，院子给你带来的好处超过了一般的健身房，F项概括下文，符合语境。故选F。
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。
Having worked in a bank for ten years，I determined to go beyond a nine-to-five job.Scanning advertisements，I learned a 41 company was to hire consultants.Excited，I made a(n) 42 with a branch president.That day，it went so well that I was 43 he would hire me on the spot. 44 ，he told me to come back for 12 more 45 with his top salespeople!
Over the next five months，every one of them 46 me from working as a consultant in finance.The more they attacked my dream，the more determined my heart was.I，though nervous，realized I would have to try hard till I 47 it.
48 ，the last interview with the president came.“You’ve got the job! But you must take an exam before that and you only have one chance.You have to pass it without one point lost on the first 49 ！” he announced.
I nearly choked at the thought of changing the promising future into the unknown.However， 50 by this great challenge I had never had，I swallowed hard and said，“I’ll take it.” At last，when the scores were displayed，I 51 a loud sigh of relief.
My experience 52 the truth of Thoreau’s words: “...if one advances 53 in the direction of his dreams，and 54 to live the life which he has imagined，he will meet with a success 55 in common hours.”
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者希望从事自己理想中的职业，在历经多次面试、接受严苛的训练等种种困难之后最终实现梦想的经历。
41．A.commercial B．financial
C．marketing D．traveling
答案　B
解析　根据下文“Over the next five months，every one of them me from working as a consultant in finance.”可知，空处所在句指的是作者得知一家金融公司要雇用顾问。故选B。
42．A.prediction B．arrangement
C．appointment D．decision
答案　C
解析　根据下文“That day，it went so well that I was he would hire me on the spot. ”可知，作者和分公司的总裁预约面试。故选C。
43．A.worried B．positive
C．negative D．skeptical
答案　B
解析　根据本句中“it went so well”可知，面试进行得非常顺利，由此推知，作者确信自己会被当场录用。故选B。
44．A.Instead B．Moreover
C．Otherwise D．Or else
答案　A
解析　根据上文“That day，it went so well that I was he would hire me on the spot.”可知，作者认为自己会被当场录用，以及下文“he told me to come back for 12 more with his top salespeople”可知，和作者预料的相反，作者并没有被当场录用。故选A。
45．A.bargains B．interviews
C．discussions D．debates
答案　B
解析　根据下文“ ，the last interview with the president came.”可推知，作者进行了12次的面试。故选B。
46．A.separated B．freed
C．banned D．discouraged
答案　D
解析　根据下文“The more they attacked my dream，the more determined my heart was.”可知，他们中的每一个人都不愿让作者做金融顾问。discourage sb from doing sth阻止某人做某事。故选D。
47．A.find B．lose
C．make D．borrow
答案　C
解析　根据上文“realized I would have to try hard”可知，作者意识到必须不断努力直到自己成功。故选C。
48．A.Unfortunately B．Surprisingly
C．Eventually D．Constantly
答案　C
解析　根据本句“the last interview”可知，此处指作者和负责人的最后一次面试来了。故选C。
49．A.question B．point
C．day D．try
答案　D
解析　根据本句“You have to pass it without one point lost”可知，作者必须在第一次就答对所有的题目。on the first try意为“第一次尝试”。故选D。
50．A.entertained B．committed
C．attracted D．followed
答案　C
解析　根据下文“by this great challenge I had never had，I swallowed hard and said，‘I’ll take it.’”可推知，作者决定接受挑战是因为受到该挑战的吸引。故选C。
51．A.make out B．let out
C．figure out D．turn out
答案　B
解析　根据下文“a loud sigh of relief”可推知，作者成功地被录用了，分数出来的时候，作者松了一口气。故选B。
52．A.recognized B．repeated
C．conflicted D．confirmed
答案　D
解析　根据下文“...if one advances in the direction of his dreams，and to live the life which he has imagined，he will meet with a success in common hours.”可推知，作者的经历证明了梭罗的话的真实性。故选D。
53．A.confidently B．aimlessly
C．randomly D．lonely
答案　A
解析　根据上文“I，though nervous，realized I would have to try hard till I it.”可推知，作者自信地朝着梦想的方向前进。故选A。
54．A.endeavors B．agrees
C．fails D．promises
答案　A
解析　根据上文“I，though nervous，realized I would have to try hard till I it.”可知，作者为了过自己梦想中的生活而努力。故选A。
55．A.unpractical B．unlikely
C．unfamiliar D．unexpected
答案　D
解析　根据上文“...if one advances in the direction of his dreams，and to live the life which he has imagined”并结合作者的经历可知，如果一个人自信地朝着梦想的方向前进，为了梦想中的生活而努力，他就会在平常的时候获得意想不到的成功。故选D。
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。
Walking in the park of Helanshan Rock Art Relics in Yinchuan，Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is like 56. (take) a wander through history.One can’t help but be amazed at the number of artworks and carvings on the rocks at the entrance to the Helan Mountains.
Altogether，about 6,000 carvings 57. (find) in the park area since the 1970s.And in the Helan Mountains region，more than 25,000 58. (piece) have been discovered.This enables visitors to get 59. brief look into prehistoric art，perhaps in a trip of just one or two hours.In other places，visitors often have to walk long distances to find such remains.
The highlight of the rock art in the Helan Mountains is 60. (definite) the human faces carved on rocks，a feature 61. is rare in other places.The patterns of the faces are interesting and sometimes hard 62. (explain)，such as a face with one eye open and one eye shut，and another face has sheep in the eyes.63. the whole，these creative patterns reveal a rich spiritual world of humans 64. (live) in the past.Through this kind of art form，we can find out the substance of human nature: knowledge，culture，art,65. (imagine) and religion.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了宁夏银川贺兰山岩画遗址公园，人们可以在这里发现人性的实质：知识、文化、艺术、想象、宗教。
56．答案　taking
解析　考查非谓语动词。空前的like是介词，后面用动名词作宾语。故填taking。
57．答案　have been found
解析　考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。since是现在完成时的提示词；carvings和find之间是被动关系，应用被动语态；主语carvings是复数。故填have been found。
58．答案　pieces
解析　考查名词复数。more than 25,000后面用复数名词，故填pieces。
59．答案　a
解析　考查冠词。表示“简短的了解”用get a brief look。故填a。
60．答案　definitely
解析　考查副词。空处应用副词修饰动词，作状语。故填definitely。
61．答案　that/which
解析　考查定语从句。空处引导限制性定语从句，先行词是feature，指物，在定语从句中作主语，故用关系代词that/which。故填that/which。
62．答案　to explain
解析　考查非谓语动词。主语＋be＋adj.＋to do是固定用法。故填to explain。
63．答案　On
解析　考查介词。句中on the whole为固定短语，意为“总的来说，从整体上看”。同时该空置于句首，单词首字母要大写。故填On。
64．答案　living
解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，句中reveal是谓语动词，故设空处使用非谓语动词， humans和live之间是主动关系，故用现在分词作后置定语。故填living。
65．答案　imagination
解析　考查名词。分析句子结构可知，设空处应使用imagine的名词形式imagination与knowledge、culture、art和religion构成并列结构。故填imagination。
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，你的外国朋友Peter给你发邮件说最近经过多次尝试终于学会了做中国传统美食——饺子，他因此开心不已；他在邮件中询问你在日常的学习和生活中，是否有过类似经历。请回复邮件，分享你的经历。内容包括：
1．一件曾尝试的新事物；
2．学习的过程；
3．你的感受。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．邮件开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter，
I’m glad to receive your email.
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文
Dear Peter，
I’m glad to receive your email.I know that you learned how to make dumplings.You’re so great.Now let me share my experience with you.
Since I watched the Winter Olympics Games in Beijing，I have been in love with skating.From then on，I began to make up my mind to learn it.But as soon as I stepped on the ice，I stumbled over myself.I found it difficult to learn skating.Although I practiced again and again，and fell again and again，when I thought of the athletes on the field，I didn’t give up.Soon I could skate quite well.I’m proud of myself.
From learning skating，I know while doing anything，we often meet many kinds of difficulties，but we shouldn’t lose heart.Instead，we should try our best to overcome them.
Yours，
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。
On a late afternoon，Brandon finished feeding his cows on the farm and decided to go back with his two sons，Louie,6，and Everett,3.As they headed for the house，the two boys ran ahead of their father.Suddenly Brandon was aware he forgot to close the door of the barn(牲口棚)．He told the boys to wait for him at the gate and returned to lock it.When he was at the gate minutes later，he saw only his youngest son.
“Where’s Louie？” he shouted.
“He fell in the hole！” Everett said.
Brandon quickly realized what had happened.No，he thought.Louie can barely swim! He ran to the well and heard Louie splashing.Instinctively，he jumped in.
Somehow Brandon managed to grab on to a pipe that ran down the side of the well，which slowed his fall and kept him from crushing(挤压) his son.
Finally，Brandon hit the freezing water at the bottom of the well.He popped his head out of the water and grabbed Louie，who was panicking and trying to stay afloat in water that was too deep for either of them to stand.Knowing they could tread(踩水) for only so long，Brandon lifted his son onto his chest as he packed his own back against the narrow walls for support.
“All right，Dad，you can pull us out now，” Louie said.
If only it were that easy.There was no way he could climb out.The pipe that he’d grabbed during his fall was too slippery to be of any use.There was only one way out.
Looking up to see Everett peering down at them from the top of the well，Brandon shouted，“Everett，you’re going to have to be a big boy and save us.Run to the road and stand by the mailbox until someone stops.Tell them we need help.”
Everett did as he was told.He stood alone by the side of the road，waving to stop someone.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
After a while，Chris and Mark，nearby farmers，were driving by the farm.
Twenty minutes later，Louie emerged(出现)，then Brandon，both cold and wet.
参考范文
After a while，Chris and Mark，nearby farmers，were driving by the farm.Everett rushed towards them and stopped them，telling them what had happened.Hearing the accident from Everett，they picked him up and sped to Brandon house.Upon arrival，they quickly jumped off the truck and grabbed a long thick rope and then rushed to the well.“Brandon，” they shouted, “We are going to send a rope down to you.” “OK，I will send Louie up first.” Brandon shouted back，freezing down there.
Twenty minutes later，Louie emerged(出现)，then Brandon，both cold and wet.Struggling to his feet，Brandon hugged the two farmers tightly，whispering “You saved our lives! Thank you！” Yet，Mark said，“It was actually Everett who saved your lives.Without him，we wouldn’t have known the accident.Let alone the rescue！” Words could not express his surprise when the father turned to the 3-year-old boy.Everett cried，rushing to Brandon and Louie.Brandon held them tightly in arms，cherishing them like never before，and tears welled up in his eyes.Finally，they thanked the two farmers Chris and Mark again.

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