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单元质量检测（一）　FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
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.Who do the speakers wait for？（　　）
A.Nobody. B.Jason. C.Tom.
2.What is the woman going to do finally？（　　）
A.Call for service. B.Ask John for help. C.Repair the machine.
3.What is the man doing？（　　）
A.Buying fruit. B.Packaging apples. C.Weighing apples.
4.What does Jaden mean？（　　）
A.He dislikes travelling. B.He has to save money. C.He can’t afford the trip.
5.What are the speakers talking about？（　　）
A.A life story. B.A newspaper. C.An advertisement.
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 was Jason doing in the daytime on the most unforgettable day？（　　）
A.Staying at home. B.Chatting with neighbours. C.Having classes at school.
7.Why did Jason’s neighbours come to his home？（　　）
A.To visit his parents.
B.To tell the news to his brother.
C.To express their congratulations.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What does Susan do these days？（　　）
A.Play with Jack. B.Work in the park. C.Read in the library.
9.What is the woman going to do next？（　　）
A.Go to the park. B.Go to see an exhibition. C.Chat with the man at home.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What does Jim plan to do tonight at first？（　　）
A.Cook at home. B.Watch TV at home. C.Go to the cinema alone.
11.What kind of movie will the speakers watch？（　　）
A.A comedy. B.A horror movie. C.An action movie.
12.How will the speakers probably get to the cinema？（　　）
A.By subway. B.By taxi. C.By bus.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What will Ted prepare for his mother’s birthday？（　　）
A.A picture. B.A book. C.A handbag.
14.Why did Ted’s father go to New York City？（　　）
A.To attend a meeting. B.To prepare a surprise. C.To celebrate his wife’s birthday.
15.When is Ted’s mum’s birthday？（　　）
A.This Friday. B.This Saturday. C.This Sunday.
16.What will Ted’s grandma do next？（　　）
A.Go to sleep. B.Read a magazine. C.Call the man’s father.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What does the boy’s family think of him at first？（　　）
A.Kind. B.Boring. C.Bad-looking.
18.What does the boy enjoy doing？（　　）
A.Inventing new things. B.Playing with other kids. C.Observing stars.
19.What does the boy learn at last？（　　）
A.To accept himself. B.To respect his family. C.To develop some interests.
20.Who is probably telling the story？（　　）
A.A teacher. B.A student. C.A radio host.
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
Some Strangest Festivals from Around the World
　　Through the years， people have found many ways to celebrate important occasions in their lives.If you’re looking for an interesting and off-the-beaten-path travel destination， here are some most wonderful and unusual festivals from around the world.
　　Boryeong Annual Mud Festival， Boryeong， ROK
　　This festival takes place at the beach， with much mud resource from the sea.At this festival， people take part in a number of activities involving mud， which not only brings back happy childhood memories but is good for the skin.
　　World Bodypainting Festival， P rtschach， Austria
　　This entire festival is not strange because of the activities that occur during it， but because of the way people look when it’s over.During this time， artists worldwide flood in and hold live body-painting activities.They are painting creative designs on willing participants.
　　Underwater Music Festival， Florida， America
　　Rather than being held at a typical concert hall， the Underwater Music Festival takes place on the seabed.This unique custom is unlike any others because it features musicians playing music below water level.100 feet deep in clear water， talented musicians wear diving equipment， performing free concerts for sea creatures and humans alike.
　　Battle of the Oranges， Ivrea， Italy
　　This Italian town hosts one of the most unusual festivals.Each year in February， a battle takes place among thousands of participants who have to throw oranges at each other during a 30-minute fight.The aim is to try and knock down other participants by attacking them with oranges so that they cannot stand any longer.
21.What can tourists do at the Boryeong Annual Mud Festival？（　　）
A.Have their faces painted.　　　　　　　　　B.Enjoy live music underwater.
C.Experience mud bath. D.Join in a fight with oranges.
22.From which festival can people display art with their bodies？（　　）
A.Battle of the Oranges. B.World Bodypainting Festival.
C.Underwater Music Festival. D.Boryeong Annual Mud Festival.
23.Which animals may be the audience of the music festival in Florida？（　　）
A.Dolphins. B.Elephants.
C.Kangaroos. D.Pandas.
B
　　I had run out of printer ink just when I needed it， so I found myself making the long drive to the only store around here that sells it.It was the worst possible time to shop.The store was packed with people and the wait at the checkout counter was long.I could see the stress and frustration on the faces of the people around me.It was no better in the parking lot and I found myself in the middle of a long line of cars waiting to pull out on the highway.
　　As my car was inching forward， I saw her.She was a young， thin woman with black skin.She was holding up a cardboard sign that read：“Homeless.Please Help！” I watched as car after car drove past her while their drivers averted （移开） their eyes.
　　As I came closer， my better angels whispered in my ear and I quickly grabbed my wallet and pulled out the little cash I had left.I stopped next to her， rolled down my window， and quickly put it in her hand.She looked at me with a small， sad smile and whispered “Thank You” before the car behind me forced me to drive on.I drove away saying a prayer for her and hoping that I had helped her even a little.
　　In this life we all want to make great changes and do great things， but sometimes a small kindness is all God asks of us.Sometimes a small kindness is all we can do.Sometimes a small kindness is enough.So fill your days with small kindnesses.Fill your life with love.
24.How did the author feel when he was in the parking lot？（　　）
A.Anxious. B.Curious.
C.Delighted. D.Surprised.
25.What can we learn about the most drivers？（　　）
A.They were very friendly. B.They were very generous.
C.They ignored the woman. D.They didn’t see the woman.
26.What was the young woman doing？（　　）
A.She lost her way. B.She was in need.
C.She was cleaning the road. D.She had met the author before.
27.What’s the purpose of the last paragraph？（　　）
A.To make a request. B.To issue a warning.
C.To offer a suggestion. D.To provide a solution.
C
　　You might think it’s absurd （and maybe it is）， but Oxford English Dictionary （OED） editors recently revealed that “run” has indeed become the single word with the most potential meanings in all of English， boasting no fewer than 645 different usage cases for the verb form alone.How could three little letters be responsible for so much meaning？
　　Context is everything.Think about it： When you run a fever， for example， those three letters have a very different meaning than when you run a bath to treat it.You’d do things differently if you ran the world.Maybe you should run for office.
　　It bears mentioning that “run” didn’t always have the run of the dictionary.When the OED’s first edition came out in 1928 （after 70 years of editorial research）， the longest entry belonged to another three-letter juggernaut：“set.” Even today， the print edition of the OED contains some 200 meanings， beginning with “put， lay， or stand （something） in a specified place or position”， and continuing on for about 32 pages.
　　So what happened？ Why is “run” suddenly the Swiss Army Knife of verbs？ British author Simon Winchester fancies it “a feature of our more energetic and frantic times”， making words like “set” seem almost boring and passive by comparison.“Run” appears to have earned some major lift during the boom of the Industrial Revolution， when all manner of mechanized innovation adopted it as their verb of choice.“Machines run， clocks run， computers run—there are all of those （meanings） which began in the middle of the 19th century，” Winchester says.
　　So， ready to run through the whole list of definitions？ Alas， to read all 645 meanings you’ll have to wait for the next edition of the Oxford English Dictionary.The print run is expected in 2037.
28.What does the underlined word “boasting” in Paragraph 1 probably mean？（　　）
A.Expressing. B.Possessing.
C.Suggesting. D.Demanding.
29.What helped the word “run” to have more meanings？（　　）
A.A change in lifestyles. B.Cultural development.
C.Economic development. D.A change in environment.
30.What can we learn about the word “run” from the text？（　　）
A.It can only be used as a verb. B.It takes up about 32 pages in the OED.
C.It has the same meaning in different situations. D.It wasn’t the word with most meanings in the past.
31.What can we infer about English words from the text？（　　）
A.Their meanings don’t stay unchanged. B.Short ones are usually more expressive.
C.Long ones tend to have more meanings. D.“Set” will have more meanings than “run”.
D
　　To understand how much we rely on ecosystem services， imagine a world where humans are the only species — perhaps in a spaceship far from the Earth.
　　There are no plants releasing oxygen， so you have to engineer a way to make it yourself. So straight away you need a chemical processing plant on board your ship. That same plant will have to make water too.
　　There is also nothing to eat， so you must artificially make food.You could synthesise （人工合成） chemicals like sugars and fats， but making it delicious would be extremely hard.As of 2015， we can’t even make an artificial burger that everyone finds convincing.
　　Let’s not even get started on the microorganisms （微生物） living in your gut， many of which are beneficial. The point is that， while we could in theory do all these things artificially， it is far easier to let the existing wildlife do them for us.
　　The scale of these ecosystem services， when you add them up， turns out to be extraordinarily large.
　　In 1997， ecologist Robert Costanza and his colleagues estimated that the ecosystem provides services worth around $33 trillion a year.For comparison， they noted that the entire global economy at the time produced around $18 trillion a year.
　　Five years later， the team took the argument a step further by asking how much we would gain by conserving biodiversity.They concluded that the benefits would outweigh the costs by a factor of 100.In other words， conserving nature is an unbelievably good investment.
　　By contrast， letting species decline and go extinct looks like a bad move.A 2010 study concluded that unchecked species loss would wipe 18% off global economic output by 2050.
　　You may perhaps be feeling that all this talk of economics and growth is strange.It’s all rather cold and heartless， without any of the love for the natural world that we were talking about earlier.Well， many environmentalists feel the same way.
32.How does the author begin the passage？（　　）
A.By drawing a conclusion. B.By offering an argument.
C.By providing an example. D.By making an assumption.
33.What does the author want to tell us by mentioning an artificial burger in Paragraph 3？（　　）
A.Artificial things are similar to natural ones.
B.Artificial things can hardly be the same as natural ones.
C.We have a long way to go to develop artificial things.
D.We can hardly distinguish artificial things from natural ones.
34.What’s the main problem with doing many things artificially？（　　）
A.Its high costs. B.Its negative effects.
C.Its being difficult. D.Its being impossible.
35.What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage？（　　）
A.To prove the value of biodiversity. B.To stress the importance of the environment.
C.To tell us how the ecosystem works. D.To teach us how to protect the ecosystem.
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。
How to Start the New Year Right
　　We’re about to start a new year， so why not start it off right by developing a few new healthy habits？ Check out the ideas below and try the ones that sound right for you.
　　36.（　　） Just as a healthy diet is necessary and important for good health， so is sleep.Cutting back on snooze-time can lead to an out-of-control appetite， a greater risk for some diseases.So try to get the recommended eight hours of sleep needed for good health and perfect performance.
　　Eat mindfully.One of the most significant differences between people who successfully manage their weight and people who constantly struggle is mindful eating.Turn off the TV or computer， sit down at a table with your food on a plate， and focus on eating.37.（　　） Put your fork down between bites， and take time to really enjoy your meal.
　　Volunteer.In addition to helping others， volunteers themselves often benefit from “giving back” to the communities in which they live and work.38.（　　） As a volunteer， you gain valuable experience， learn new skills， make friends and meet others who share the same interests.
　　39.（　　） Research has shown that people who have family and friends they can turn to for support and companionship may be healthier and less likely to experience depression than those who spend most of their time alone.
　　Take a time out.40.（　　） Inhale （吸气） through your nose， and exhale （呼气） through your mouth.Deep， focused breathing slows your heart rate， calms the body and， as a result， calms your mind and reduces stress.
A.Follow a healthy diet.
B.Get your full eight hours of sleep.
C.Enjoy the smell and enjoy the taste.
D.Try to finish your work by yourself.
E.Maintain strong family and social networks.
F.At least once a day， close your eyes and focus on taking 10 deep breaths.
G.They also enjoy a rewarding sense of doing something good for someone else.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The cute “auspicious rabbit” figure as the first mascot （吉祥物） for the “Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations has arguably been an international star.The mascot 　41　 overseas to various countries.
　　Following the rabbit’s phenomenal 　42　， the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China 　43　 the 2024 “Happy Chinese New Year” mascot for the Year of the Dragon global 　44　 on Saturday in Beijing.
　　Dubbed “JiXiang Long”， literally lucky dragon， the mascot 　45　 a gesture of welcome and a smiley face with flame-shaped eyebrows， auspicious cloud ears， and a gold ingot-shaped nose.Its body is covered by flame patterns and 　46　 by yellow and red， two iconic colours of the holy animal portrayed in 　47　 Chinese arts and crafts.
　　“Dragon is the only animal that does not 　48　 exist in the 12 Chinese zodiac animals.The divine animal is an inseparable part of the Chinese civilization and is a（n） 　49　 spiritual symbol of the Chinese people， embodying （体现） our hope for and 　50　 of peace， joy， and good luck，” said Lin Cunzhen， the lead designer of the mascot.
　　According to Lin， to 　51　 a perfect design for the mascot， she and her team pooled the 　52　 of archaeologists， art historians， contemporary artists， and designers.
　　　53　 being widely featured in the 2024 “Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations at home and abroad， “JiXiang Long” will be 　54　 into a host of cultural creative products， 　55　 from stationery to souvenir statues.
41.A.travelled　　　　　　　B.extended　　　　　　　C.transformed　　　　　　　D.promoted
42.A.concept B.principle C.subject D.success
43.A.launched B.proposed C.designed D.created
44.A.memories B.celebrations C.moments D.festivals
45.A.includes B.covers C.features D.indicates
46.A.controlled B.dominated C.conducted D.determined
47.A.formal B.common C.unique D.traditional
48.A.regularly B.basically C.actually D.naturally
49.A.important B.flexible C.effective D.practical
50.A.definition B.discovery C.topic D.pursuit
51.A.make use of B.come up with C.take hold of D.keep up with
52.A.talent B.wisdom C.effort D.ability
53.A.Aside from B.In addition C.Because of D.Thanks to
54.A.divided B.arranged C.developed D.managed
55.A.spreading B.shifting C.changing D.ranging
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。
　　We’ve all heard the saying “Laughter is the best medicine”.And there might be something in this idiom： numerous studies have shown that people who describe themselves 56.　　　　　　 happy tend to have fewer health problems， a 57.　　　　　　 （low） risk of depression， and longer lives.
　　For instance， a 2017 study at the University of Nottingham tested the effect of mood on 138 pensioners receiving the normal flu jab.Those 58.　　　　　　 felt happy on the day of the vaccination went on to produce more flu-fighting antibodies.Earlier work at Yale University and the University of Florida has also shown that your mood 59.　　　　　　 （affect） the activation of genes that fight disease.
　　But does happiness cause good health， 60.　　　　　　 is it the other way around？After all， it could be that people who have robust immune systems naturally have higher levels of other mood-improving brain 61.　　　　　　 （chemical） as well.
　　There is a possible evolutionary 62.　　　　　　 （explain） here.Humans evolved as social creatures that cooperate in groups 63.　　　　　　 （obtain） food and protect themselves from wild animals.We were happier with a close network of friends and family 64.　　　　　　 this improved our survival chances.
　　It turns out that most people can increase their happiness.Research suggests that， on average， 50% of people’s general level of happiness 65.　　　　　　 （determine） by genetics.However， 40% is under people’s control， and the remaining 10% depends on the circumstances.
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，你的加拿大好友Jack发来邮件表示对中国的冬至很感兴趣。请你给他回复一封邮件，内容包括：
　　1.简要介绍冬至；
　　2.说明你今年是如何过冬至的。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
参考词汇：冬至 Winter Solstice　节气 solar terms
Dear Jack，
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　Hope you’ll come to China to experience China’s Winter Solstice together with us！
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。
　　Middle school was a difficult time for me.I felt ugly and kids teased me every day， which only made me upset.
　　The friends I’d had for many years claimed I’d changed and wouldn’t hang out with me anymore.Then a funny thing happened.One of the “cool” kids started inviting me to hang out.Her name was Dina， and she invited me to parties and over to her house.Dina may have seen that I needed a friend.Or maybe she just thought I was nice.Either way， when kids teased me about being ugly， she told me they were crazy.
　　Middle school graduation was approaching and I couldn’t wait.I knew there was a chance that high school might be as horrible as middle school， but maybe it would get me away from all the bad memories of middle school.
　　Unexpectedly， the day we were taking graduation pictures turned out to be a life-changing moment for me.I came to school like I always did， and I was definitely not wearing make-up， although many of the girls were.Make-up was forbidden at my house until I reached high school， and I didn’t think much of it — that was who I was.That was who I thought I would always be.
　　I was getting ready for the photographer when Dina grabbed me.She laughed and said，“Not like that， you’re not！” dragging me into the girl’s bathroom.Dina and her friends pulled out some supplies and started giving me a makeover （装扮）.They changed my hair， put make-up on me， and took away my oversized glasses.
　　I couldn’t see how I looked， but they said I looked great and I was just hoping it wasn’t all a big joke.I let them lead me to where I had to stand for the pictures， hoping the photographer would tell me if I looked like a clown or something.The flash went off and Dina gave me back my glasses.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
　　When I got home that day， my mother was pretty upset about the make-up.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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单元质量检测（一）　FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
第一部分
1－5　CBACB　　　　　　6－10　CCCAB
11－15　CACAA 16－20　ACAAC
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Linda， has everybody arrived？
W：Jason and Tom haven’t arrived yet.
M：Oh， Jason is in the restroom now.
W：OK， everyone is here except Tom.Let’s just wait for him.
（Text 2）
W：The machine doesn’t work again.I’ll call for service.
M：It’s unnecessary.John knows how to repair it.He used to be a repairman.
W：Great.I’ll tell him about the problem.
（Text 3）
M：These apples look nice.How much are they？
W：A small bag is three dollars and a large one is eight dollars.
M：Can I buy just two apples？
W：Certainly.But I need to weigh them.
（Text 4）
W：Jaden， I’d like to take a trip to China during the summer vacation.Do you want to come along？
M：I really want to， but you know， a trip to China can be very costly.
（Text 5）
W：Why do you like reading this newspaper？
M：Well， I can learn what happened locally.Also there are life stories about local people.
W：Don’t you read the ads？ They can be helpful.
M：Not for me！
（Text 6）
W：Jason， what’s the most unforgettable day in your life？
M：Well， it must be the day when I knew my older brother was admitted to a key university.
W：Wow， that was good news.
M：Yes.I remember clearly that when I reached home from school in the evening， many neighbours were at my house to congratulate us and praise my brother for his hard work.My whole family all felt very excited.
W：I see.I guess your brother must be a hard-working guy.
M：Yes.I’m very proud of him.
（Text 7）
M：Hi， Susan.How is everything？
W：Nothing special.I’m just reading in the library every day.
M：You know， all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.You should do something for fun to relax this afternoon.Would you like to go to an art exhibition？
W：I’d rather not.I just want to chat with you.
M：Then what about going to the park？ We can chat as we enjoy the warm sunshine.
W：Good idea.It’s a lovely day after all.
（Text 8）
W：Jim， what do you want to do tonight？
M：I plan to stay at home and watch TV.
W：How about going to the cinema？ There’s a great movie on now named Men in Black： International. I heard it’s well-received.
M：What kind of movie is it？ An action movie， a horror movie or a comedy？
W：The first kind.
M：Oh， it sounds good.I’ll go with you.
W：Great.By the way， how will we get there？
M：The cinema is in the city centre.It’s easy to get there by bus or by taxi.
W：That’s true， but I guess taking a subway may be the best choice to avoid the heavy traffic.
M：I couldn’t agree more.
（Text 9）
W：Ted， your mom’s birthday is around the corner.
M：Goodness me！ I’ve almost forgotten it.I haven’t prepared a present yet.
W：Really？
M：Yes，but don’t worry， Grandma.I’ve got an idea now.I think I can get a red handbag for Mom.
W：Why do you decide to buy a handbag for her？
M：I saw her reading a magazine last Sunday.She stared at the picture of that handbag for quite a while.I’m sure she’ll love it.
W：Oh， you are such a caring boy.
M：Will Dad come back in time for Mom’s birthday？
W：I don’t think so.He’s still attending a meeting in New York City.It won’t be over until this Saturday.But your mother’s birthday is right on this Friday.
M：I’m afraid Mom will be disappointed.
W：But I believe your father has already prepared a surprise for her.OK.It’s late.Time to go to bed.
M：OK， good night.
（Text 10）
M：Good evening， everyone.Tonight I’ll recommend a children’s book called Hiznobyuti.The book was written by Claude Ponti.It is about a boy named Hiznobyuti.He is not good-looking.His parents and brothers and sisters always say， “He’s no beauty！”They say it so often that Hiznobyuti thinks it is his name.Wherever he goes， only embarrassment and shame await him.Later， Hiznobyuti hides himself away， working on his inventions， until one day he receives a message from the stars.After a fight with his family， Hiznobyuti decides to run away.During a beautiful adventure， he learns the secrets of the universe： how to communicate with trees and birds， how to wake up the sun， and how to see himself for who he truly is！ When he returns from his journey， Hiznobyuti’s family apologises for not understanding him.The book costs $16.79.It is suitable for children aged from 5 to 9.Altogether there are 35 pages.That’s all for tonight’s program.Thank you for your listening.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上几个不同寻常的节日。
21.C　细节理解题。根据第二段可知，韩国保宁泥浆节有许多与泥浆有关的活动，游客可以体验泥浆浴。
22.B　细节理解题。根据第三段可知，在奥地利的世界人体彩绘艺术节上，艺术家可以在自愿参与者身上画有创意的图案。
23.A　细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，音乐家在100英尺深的清澈海水中演奏乐器，他们为海洋生物和人类免费举办音乐会。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者有一次外出购物，在路上帮助了一位无家可归的妇女，内心充满喜悦。
24.A　推理判断题。根据第一段可知，在停车场作者处于队伍长龙之中，他应该很焦急。
25.C　细节理解题。根据第二段可知，大部分司机看到那位妇女后都将目光移开。
26.B　细节理解题。根据第二段可知，这位妇女手里举着一个牌子，上面写着“无家可归，请帮帮我！”。
27.C　推理判断题。本段的核心是最后两句，作者建议我们在生活中多做善事，多帮助他人。这也是全文的主旨。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。你知道英语中意义最丰富的单词是哪个吗？文章对此进行了简要介绍。
28.B　词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，run是英语中意义最丰富的单词。画线词后的645 different usage cases提示这里的boasting是“拥有”之意。
29.C　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，工业革命的发展为run一词赋予了更多含义。
30.D　细节理解题。根据第三段可知，1928年第一版《牛津英语词典》中含义最多的单词是set。
31.A　推理判断题。综合全文可知，run最初并非英语中含义最多的单词，而是随着时代的发展含义越来越多，最后成为英语中意义最丰富的单词。由此判断，英语中单词的意义不会保持不变。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。生态系统和生物多样性对人类究竟有多重要？本文从经济效益的角度对此进行了说明。
32.D　篇章结构题。根据第一段可知，作者为了帮助我们理解生态系统的重要性，首先作出了一个假设：想象一个只有人类的世界。
33.B　细节理解题。根据第三段可知，作者首先指出：我们可以人工合成糖和脂肪，但很难使其味道可口；接下来又说直到2015年人们还没有人工合成出令人满意的汉堡。由此可知，作者提到人工汉堡，主要是说明人工合成食物跟真实天然的食物还有差距。
34.C　细节理解题。根据第四段可知，作者认为，虽然人工合成食物在理论上是可能的，但问题在于让食物在大自然天然生长要容易得多。
35.A　写作目的题。综合全文可知，作者主要论述了生态系统的重要性，尤其是生物多样性的价值。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何开始新的一年提出了几条建议。
36.B　37.C　38.G　39.E　40.F
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。中国文化和旅游部在北京发布2024年“欢乐春节”吉祥物——“吉祥龙”。“吉祥龙”形象将广泛应用于文化和旅游部海内外“欢乐春节”品牌活动中，并首次进行市场化开发和运营，为全球的中国春节庆祝活动带来新元素、新亮点。
41.A　作为“欢乐春节”庆祝活动的第一个吉祥物，可爱的“吉祥兔”形象传播到了海外各个国家。这里用travel一词形象地表明“吉祥兔”的快速传播。
42.D　根据上文可知，“吉祥兔”在世界各地非常受欢迎，说明它大获成功。
43.A　中国文化和旅游部在北京发布了2024年“欢乐春节”吉祥物——“吉祥龙”。
44.B　最近发布的“吉祥龙”将被用于全球范围的龙年庆祝。
45.C　“吉祥龙”的特点是一个欢迎的手势和笑脸，火焰形的眉毛，吉祥云般的耳朵以及金元宝形状的鼻子。feature以……为特色，以……为主要组成。
46.B　“吉祥龙”的身体上覆盖着火焰图案，以黄色和红色为主色调。dominate 支配， 统治，占重要地位。
47.D　红色和黄色是中国传统工艺品中描绘神圣动物的两种标志性颜色。
48.C　龙是中国十二生肖中唯一事实上不存在的动物。
49.A　龙这一神圣的动物是中华文明不可分割的一部分，也是中国人重要的精神象征。
50.D　龙体现了我们对和平、快乐和好运的希望和追求。
51.B　根据林存真的说法，为了想出一个完美的吉祥物设计方案，她和她的团队汇集了考古学家、艺术史学家、当代艺术家和设计师的智慧。
52.B　参见上题解析。
53.A　除了在2024年“欢乐春节”的国内外庆祝活动中广泛出现外，“吉祥龙”还将被开发成一系列文化创意产品，从文具到纪念品雕像。aside from相当于apart from，意为“除了”。
54.C　参见上题解析。develop表示“开发”。
55.D　参见第53题解析。range from ...to ...表示“范围从……到……”。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。我们常说“笑是良药”，快乐真的可以让我们更健康吗？
56.as　57.lower　58.who/that　59.affects　60.or
61.chemicals　62.explanation　63.to obtain　64.because
65.is determined
第四部分
第一节
Dear Jack，
　　I’m writing to tell you something about China’s Winter Solstice.Winter Solstice is one of the 24 solar terms of the year in China.And eating jiaozi， or Chinese dumplings， is a tradition in North China.
　　On Winter Solstice this year， as soon as I went back home after school， I saw my parents preparing for materials for jiaozi in the kitchen.Then I joined their effort， which included making the fillings， rolling jiaozi wrappers， and making jiaozi.Having finished all the processes， we began to enjoy our fruit of labour.The jiaozi we made turned out to be extremely delicious and we all ate to our heart’s content.
　　Hope you’ll come to China to experience China’s Winter Solstice together with us！
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节
　　When I got home that day， my mother was pretty upset about the make-up.She yelled at me for a while and told me that I didn’t look like myself.She was so angry that she said something unpleasant.“Have you forgotten that make-up is forbidden at our house？ Remove it and wash your face at once！” said my mother.However， I didn’t care about what she said.I didn’t want to look like my old self.I didn’t want to be my old self.
　　A few weeks later， the pictures came back from the photographer.They did look great， and I looked like a new， happier person.I was surprised to see that I looked pretty and felt glad that I could now look back on middle school with one really good memory.I will always be grateful to Dina for what she did for me.She helped to bring me out of my shell and discover a better version of myself.
9 / 9(共90张PPT)
单元质量检测（一）FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
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. Who do the speakers wait for？（　　）
A. Nobody. B. Jason. C. Tom.
2. What is the woman going to do finally？（　　）
A. Call for service.
B. Ask John for help.
C. Repair the machine.
3. What is the man doing？（　　）
A. Buying fruit.
B. Packaging apples.
C. Weighing apples.
4. What does Jaden mean？（　　）
A. He dislikes travelling.
B. He has to save money.
C. He can’t afford the trip.
5. What are the speakers talking about？（　　）
A. A life story.
B. A newspaper.
C. An advertisement.
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 was Jason doing in the daytime on the most unforgettable day？
（　　）
A. Staying at home.
B. Chatting with neighbours.
C. Having classes at school.
7. Why did Jason’s neighbours come to his home？（　　）
A. To visit his parents.
B. To tell the news to his brother.
C. To express their congratulations.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does Susan do these days？（　　）
A. Play with Jack.
B. Work in the park.
C. Read in the library.
9. What is the woman going to do next？（　　）
A. Go to the park.
B. Go to see an exhibition.
C. Chat with the man at home.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does Jim plan to do tonight at first？（　　）
A. Cook at home.
B. Watch TV at home.
C. Go to the cinema alone.
11. What kind of movie will the speakers watch？（　　）
A. A comedy.
B. A horror movie.
C. An action movie.
12. How will the speakers probably get to the cinema？（　　）
A. By subway. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What will Ted prepare for his mother’s birthday？（　　）
A. A picture. B. A book. C. A handbag.
14. Why did Ted’s father go to New York City？（　　）
A. To attend a meeting.
B. To prepare a surprise.
C. To celebrate his wife’s birthday.
15. When is Ted’s mum’s birthday？（　　）
A. This Friday.
B. This Saturday.
C. This Sunday.
16. What will Ted’s grandma do next？（　　）
A. Go to sleep.
B. Read a magazine.
C. Call the man’s father.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the boy’s family think of him at first？（　　）
A. Kind. B. Boring. C. Bad-looking.
18. What does the boy enjoy doing？（　　）
A. Inventing new things.
B. Playing with other kids.
C. Observing stars.
19. What does the boy learn at last？（　　）
A. To accept himself.
B. To respect his family.
C. To develop some interests.
20. Who is probably telling the story？（　　）
A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A radio host.
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Linda， has everybody arrived？
W：Jason and Tom haven’t arrived yet.
M：Oh， Jason is in the restroom now.
W：OK， everyone is here except Tom.Let’s just wait for him.
（Text 2）
W：The machine doesn’t work again.I’ll call for service.
M：It’s unnecessary.John knows how to repair it.He used to be a
repairman.
W：Great.I’ll tell him about the problem.
（Text 3）
M：These apples look nice.How much are they？
W：A small bag is three dollars and a large one is eight dollars.
M：Can I buy just two apples？
W：Certainly.But I need to weigh them.
（Text 4）
W：Jaden， I’d like to take a trip to China during the summer
vacation.Do you want to come along？
M：I really want to， but you know， a trip to China can be very costly.
（Text 5）
W：Why do you like reading this newspaper？
M：Well， I can learn what happened locally.Also there are life stories
about local people.
W：Don’t you read the ads？ They can be helpful.
M：Not for me！
（Text 6）
W：Jason， what’s the most unforgettable day in your life？
M：Well， it must be the day when I knew my older brother was admitted
to a key university.
W：Wow， that was good news.
M：Yes.I remember clearly that when I reached home from school in the
evening， many neighbours were at my house to congratulate us and
praise my brother for his hard work.My whole family all felt very excited.
W：I see.I guess your brother must be a hard-working guy.
M：Yes.I’m very proud of him.
（Text 7）
M：Hi， Susan.How is everything？
W：Nothing special.I’m just reading in the library every day.
M：You know， all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.You should
do something for fun to relax this afternoon.Would you like to go to an art
exhibition？
W：I’d rather not.I just want to chat with you.
M：Then what about going to the park？ We can chat as we enjoy the
warm sunshine.
W：Good idea.It’s a lovely day after all.
（Text 8）
W：Jim， what do you want to do tonight？
M：I plan to stay at home and watch TV.
W：How about going to the cinema？ There’s a great movie on now
named Men in Black： International. I heard it’s well-received.
M：What kind of movie is it？ An action movie， a horror movie or a
comedy？
W：The first kind.
M：Oh， it sounds good.I’ll go with you.
W：Great.By the way， how will we get there？
M：The cinema is in the city centre.It’s easy to get there by bus or by
taxi.
W：That’s true， but I guess taking a subway may be the best choice to
avoid the heavy traffic.
M：I couldn’t agree more.
（Text 9）
W：Ted， your mom’s birthday is around the corner.
M：Goodness me！ I’ve almost forgotten it.I haven’t prepared a
present yet.
W：Really？
M：Yes，but don’t worry， Grandma.I’ve got an idea now.I think I
can get a red handbag for Mom.
W：Why do you decide to buy a handbag for her？
M：I saw her reading a magazine last Sunday.She stared at the picture of
that handbag for quite a while.I’m sure she’ll love it.
W：Oh， you are such a caring boy.
M：Will Dad come back in time for Mom’s birthday？
W：I don’t think so.He’s still attending a meeting in New York City.It
won’t be over until this Saturday.But your mother’s birthday is right on
this Friday.
M：I’m afraid Mom will be disappointed.
W：But I believe your father has already prepared a surprise for her.OK.
It’s late.Time to go to bed.
M：OK， good night.
（Text 10）
M：Good evening， everyone.Tonight I’ll recommend a children’s
book called Hiznobyuti.The book was written by Claude Ponti.It is about
a boy named Hiznobyuti.He is not good-looking.His parents and brothers
and sisters always say， “He’s no beauty！”They say it so often that
Hiznobyuti thinks it is his name.Wherever he goes， only embarrassment
and shame await him.Later， Hiznobyuti hides himself away， working
on his inventions， until one day he receives a message from the
stars.After a fight with his family， Hiznobyuti decides to run away.
During a beautiful adventure， he learns the secrets of the universe： how
to communicate with trees and birds， how to wake up the sun， and how
to see himself for who he truly is！ When he returns from his journey，
Hiznobyuti’s family apologises for not understanding him.The book
costs $16.79.It is suitable for children aged from 5 to 9.Altogether there
are 35 pages.That’s all for tonight’s program.Thank you for your
listening.
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
Some Strangest Festivals from Around the World
　　Through the years， people have found many ways to celebrate
important occasions in their lives.If you’re looking for an interesting and
off-the-beaten-path travel destination， here are some most wonderful and
unusual festivals from around the world.
　　Boryeong Annual Mud Festival， Boryeong， ROK
　　This festival takes place at the beach， with much mud resource from
the sea.At this festival， people take part in a number of activities
involving mud， which not only brings back happy childhood memories
but is good for the skin.
　　World Bodypainting Festival， P rtschach， Austria
　　This entire festival is not strange because of the activities that occur
during it， but because of the way people look when it’s over.During
this time， artists worldwide flood in and hold live body-painting
activities.They are painting creative designs on willing participants.
　　Underwater Music Festival， Florida， America
　　Rather than being held at a typical concert hall， the Underwater
Music Festival takes place on the seabed.This unique custom is unlike any
others because it features musicians playing music below water level.100
feet deep in clear water， talented musicians wear diving equipment，
performing free concerts for sea creatures and humans alike.
　　Battle of the Oranges， Ivrea， Italy
　　This Italian town hosts one of the most unusual festivals.Each year in
February， a battle takes place among thousands of participants who have
to throw oranges at each other during a 30-minute fight.The aim is to try
and knock down other participants by attacking them with oranges so that
they cannot stand any longer.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上几个不同寻常的
节日。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上几个不同寻常的
节日。
21. What can tourists do at the Boryeong Annual Mud Festival？（　　）
A. Have their faces painted.
B. Enjoy live music underwater.
C. Experience mud bath.
D. Join in a fight with oranges.
解析：　细节理解题。根据第二段可知，韩国保宁泥浆节有许
多与泥浆有关的活动，游客可以体验泥浆浴。
22. From which festival can people display art with their bodies？（　　）
A. Battle of the Oranges.
B. World Bodypainting Festival.
C. Underwater Music Festival.
D. Boryeong Annual Mud Festival.
解析：　细节理解题。根据第三段可知，在奥地利的世界人体
彩绘艺术节上，艺术家可以在自愿参与者身上画有创意的图案。
23. Which animals may be the audience of the music festival in Florida？
（　　）
A. Dolphins. B. Elephants.
C. Kangaroos. D. Pandas.
解析：　细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，音乐家在100
英尺深的清澈海水中演奏乐器，他们为海洋生物和人类免费举办
音乐会。
B
　　I had run out of printer ink just when I needed it， so I found myself
making the long drive to the only store around here that sells it.It was the
worst possible time to shop.The store was packed with people and the wait
at the checkout counter was long.I could see the stress and frustration on
the faces of the people around me.It was no better in the parking lot and I
found myself in the middle of a long line of cars waiting to pull out on the
highway.
　　As my car was inching forward， I saw her.She was a young， thin
woman with black skin.She was holding up a cardboard sign that read：
“Homeless.Please Help！” I watched as car after car drove past her
while their drivers averted （移开） their eyes.
　　As I came closer， my better angels whispered in my ear and I
quickly grabbed my wallet and pulled out the little cash I had left.I
stopped next to her， rolled down my window， and quickly put it in her
hand.She looked at me with a small， sad smile and whispered “Thank
You” before the car behind me forced me to drive on.I drove away saying
a prayer for her and hoping that I had helped her even a little.
　　In this life we all want to make great changes and do great things，
but sometimes a small kindness is all God asks of us.Sometimes a small
kindness is all we can do.Sometimes a small kindness is enough.So fill
your days with small kindnesses.Fill your life with love.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者有一次外出购物，在路上帮助
了一位无家可归的妇女，内心充满喜悦。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者有一次外出购物，在路上帮助
了一位无家可归的妇女，内心充满喜悦。
24. How did the author feel when he was in the parking lot？（　　）
A. Anxious. B. Curious.
C. Delighted. D. Surprised.
解析：　推理判断题。根据第一段可知，在停车场作者处于队
伍长龙之中，他应该很焦急。
25. What can we learn about the most drivers？（　　）
A. They were very friendly.
B. They were very generous.
C. They ignored the woman.
D. They didn’t see the woman.
解析：　细节理解题。根据第二段可知，大部分司机看到那位
妇女后都将目光移开。
26. What was the young woman doing？（　　）
A. She lost her way.
B. She was in need.
C. She was cleaning the road.
D. She had met the author before.
解析：　细节理解题。根据第二段可知，这位妇女手里举着一
个牌子，上面写着“无家可归，请帮帮我！”。
27. What’s the purpose of the last paragraph？（　　）
A. To make a request. B. To issue a warning.
C. To offer a suggestion. D. To provide a solution.
解析：推理判断题。本段的核心是最后两句，作者建议我们
在生活中多做善事，多帮助他人。这也是全文的主旨。
C
　　You might think it’s absurd （and maybe it is）， but Oxford
English Dictionary （OED） editors recently revealed that “run” has
indeed become the single word with the most potential meanings in all of
English， boasting no fewer than 645 different usage cases for the verb
form alone.How could three little letters be responsible for so much
meaning？
　　Context is everything.Think about it： When you run a fever， for
example， those three letters have a very different meaning than when you
run a bath to treat it.You’d do things differently if you ran the
world.Maybe you should run for office.
　　It bears mentioning that “run” didn’t always have the run of the
dictionary.When the OED’s first edition came out in 1928 （after 70
years of editorial research）， the longest entry belonged to another three-
letter juggernaut：“set.” Even today， the print edition of the OED
contains some 200 meanings， beginning with “put， lay， or stand
（something） in a specified place or position”， and continuing on for
about 32 pages.
　　So what happened？ Why is “run” suddenly the Swiss Army Knife
of verbs？ British author Simon Winchester fancies it “a feature of our
more energetic and frantic times”， making words like “set” seem
almost boring and passive by comparison.“Run” appears to have earned
some major lift during the boom of the Industrial Revolution， when all
manner of mechanized innovation adopted it as their verb of
choice.“Machines run， clocks run， computers run—there are all of
those （meanings） which began in the middle of the 19th century，”
Winchester says.
　　So， ready to run through the whole list of definitions？ Alas， to
read all 645 meanings you’ll have to wait for the next edition of the
Oxford English Dictionary.The print run is expected in 2037.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。你知道英语中意义最丰富的单词是
哪个吗？文章对此进行了简要介绍。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。你知道英语中意义最丰富的单词是
哪个吗？文章对此进行了简要介绍。
28. What does the underlined word “boasting” in Paragraph 1 probably
mean？（　　）
A. Expressing. B. Possessing.
C. Suggesting. D. Demanding.
解析：　词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，run是英语中意义最丰
富的单词。画线词后的645 different usage cases提示这里的boasting
是“拥有”之意。
29. What helped the word “run” to have more meanings？（　　）
A. A change in lifestyles.
B. Cultural development.
C. Economic development.
D. A change in environment.
解析：　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，工业革命的发展
为run一词赋予了更多含义。
30. What can we learn about the word “run” from the text？（　　）
A. It can only be used as a verb.
B. It takes up about 32 pages in the OED.
C. It has the same meaning in different situations.
D. It wasn’t the word with most meanings in the past.
解析：　细节理解题。根据第三段可知，1928年第一版《牛津
英语词典》中含义最多的单词是set。
31. What can we infer about English words from the text？（　　）
A. Their meanings don’t stay unchanged.
B. Short ones are usually more expressive.
C. Long ones tend to have more meanings.
D. “Set” will have more meanings than “run”.
解析：　推理判断题。综合全文可知，run最初并非英语中含
义最多的单词，而是随着时代的发展含义越来越多，最后成为
英语中意义最丰富的单词。由此判断，英语中单词的意义不会
保持不变。
D
　　To understand how much we rely on ecosystem services， imagine a
world where humans are the only species — perhaps in a spaceship far
from the Earth.
　　There are no plants releasing oxygen， so you have to engineer a way
to make it yourself. So straight away you need a chemical processing plant
on board your ship. That same plant will have to make water too.
　　There is also nothing to eat， so you must artificially make food.You
could synthesise （人工合成） chemicals like sugars and fats， but
making it delicious would be extremely hard.As of 2015， we can’t
even make an artificial burger that everyone finds convincing.
　　Let’s not even get started on the microorganisms （微生物） living
in your gut， many of which are beneficial. The point is that， while we
could in theory do all these things artificially， it is far easier to let the
existing wildlife do them for us.
　　The scale of these ecosystem services， when you add them up，
turns out to be extraordinarily large.
　　In 1997， ecologist Robert Costanza and his colleagues estimated that
the ecosystem provides services worth around $33 trillion a year.For
comparison， they noted that the entire global economy at the time
produced around $18 trillion a year.
　　Five years later， the team took the argument a step further by asking
how much we would gain by conserving biodiversity.They concluded that
the benefits would outweigh the costs by a factor of 100.In other words，
conserving nature is an unbelievably good investment.
　　By contrast， letting species decline and go extinct looks like a bad
move.A 2010 study concluded that unchecked species loss would wipe
18% off global economic output by 2050.
　　You may perhaps be feeling that all this talk of economics and growth
is strange.It’s all rather cold and heartless， without any of the love for
the natural world that we were talking about earlier.Well， many
environmentalists feel the same way.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。生态系统和生物多样性对人类究竟
有多重要？本文从经济效益的角度对此进行了说明。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。生态系统和生物多样性对人类究竟
有多重要？本文从经济效益的角度对此进行了说明。
32. How does the author begin the passage？（　　）
A. By drawing a conclusion.
B. By offering an argument.
C. By providing an example.
D. By making an assumption.
解析：　篇章结构题。根据第一段可知，作者为了帮助我们理
解生态系统的重要性，首先作出了一个假设：想象一个只有人类
的世界。
33. What does the author want to tell us by mentioning an artificial burger
in Paragraph 3？（　　）
A. Artificial things are similar to natural ones.
B. Artificial things can hardly be the same as natural ones.
C. We have a long way to go to develop artificial things.
D. We can hardly distinguish artificial things from natural ones.
解析：　细节理解题。根据第三段可知，作者首先指出：我们
可以人工合成糖和脂肪，但很难使其味道可口；接下来又说直到
2015年人们还没有人工合成出令人满意的汉堡。由此可知，作者
提到人工汉堡，主要是说明人工合成食物跟真实天然的食物还有
差距。
34. What’s the main problem with doing many things artificially？
（　　）
A. Its high costs. B. Its negative effects.
C. Its being difficult. D. Its being impossible.
解析：　细节理解题。根据第四段可知，作者认为，虽然人工
合成食物在理论上是可能的，但问题在于让食物在大自然天然生
长要容易得多。
35. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage？（　　）
A. To prove the value of biodiversity.
B. To stress the importance of the environment.
C. To tell us how the ecosystem works.
D. To teach us how to protect the ecosystem.
解析：　写作目的题。综合全文可知，作者主要论述了生态系
统的重要性，尤其是生物多样性的价值。
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。
How to Start the New Year Right
　　We’re about to start a new year， so why not start it off right by
developing a few new healthy habits？ Check out the ideas below and try
the ones that sound right for you.
　　36. （　　） Just as a healthy diet is necessary and important for
good health， so is sleep.Cutting back on snooze-time can lead to an out-
of-control appetite， a greater risk for some diseases.So try to get the
recommended eight hours of sleep needed for good health and perfect
performance.
　　Eat mindfully.One of the most significant differences between
people who successfully manage their weight and people who constantly
struggle is mindful eating.Turn off the TV or computer， sit down at a
table with your food on a plate， and focus on eating.37.（　　） Put
your fork down between bites， and take time to really enjoy your meal.
　　Volunteer.In addition to helping others， volunteers themselves
often benefit from “giving back” to the communities in which they live
and work.38.（　　） As a volunteer， you gain valuable experience，
learn new skills， make friends and meet others who share the same
interests.
　　39. （　　） Research has shown that people who have family and
friends they can turn to for support and companionship may be healthier
and less likely to experience depression than those who spend most of their
time alone.
　　Take a time out.40.（　　） Inhale （吸气） through your nose，
and exhale （呼气） through your mouth.Deep， focused breathing
slows your heart rate， calms the body and， as a result， calms your
mind and reduces stress.
A. Follow a healthy diet.
B. Get your full eight hours of sleep.
C. Enjoy the smell and enjoy the taste.
D. Try to finish your work by yourself.
E. Maintain strong family and social networks.
F. At least once a day， close your eyes and focus on taking 10 deep
breaths.
G. They also enjoy a rewarding sense of doing something good for
someone else.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何开始新的一年提出了几
条建议。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何开始新的一年提出了几
条建议。
36. B　根据下句“和健康的饮食一样，睡眠对健康也很重要”可
知，本段主要讲睡眠的重要性；本段末尾提到“建议八小时的睡
眠”，因此B项可以作为小标题概括此段大意。
37. C　本段主要建议我们注意饮食，上句告诉我们吃饭时就要把注
意力放在吃上，下句又提到要“享受你的美食”，此处也应该表达享
受美食的意思，故C项符合语境。
38. G　本段主要建议我们多做义工，上下文都在讲做义工的好处，G
项（他们也享受给别人做好事的回报感）符合语境。
39. E　本段主要讲家人和朋友可以给我们支持，让我们避免陷入抑
郁，因此E项可以作为小标题概括此段大意。
40. F　根据下句建议我们“通过鼻子吸气，通过嘴巴呼气”可知，设
空处应表达和深呼吸有关的内容，故F项符合语境。
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四个选项中选出最佳
选项。
The cute “auspicious rabbit” figure as the first mascot （吉祥物） for the “Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations has arguably been an international star.The mascot 　41　 overseas to various countries.
　　Following the rabbit’s phenomenal 　42　， the Ministry of
Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China 　43　 the 2024
“Happy Chinese New Year” mascot for the Year of the Dragon
global 　44　 on Saturday in Beijing.
　　Dubbed “JiXiang Long”， literally lucky dragon， the
mascot 　45　 a gesture of welcome and a smiley face with flame-shaped
eyebrows， auspicious cloud ears， and a gold ingot-shaped nose.Its
body is covered by flame patterns and 　46　 by yellow and red， two
iconic colours of the holy animal portrayed in 　47　 Chinese arts and
crafts.
　　“Dragon is the only animal that does not 　48　 exist in the 12
Chinese zodiac animals.The divine animal is an inseparable part of the
Chinese civilization and is a（n） 　49　 spiritual symbol of the Chinese
people， embodying （体现） our hope for and 　50　 of peace， joy，
and good luck，” said Lin Cunzhen， the lead designer of the mascot.
　　According to Lin， to 　51　 a perfect design for the mascot， she
and her team pooled the 　52　 of archaeologists， art historians，
contemporary artists， and designers.
　　 　53　 being widely featured in the 2024 “Happy Chinese New
Year” celebrations at home and abroad， “JiXiang Long” will
be 　54　 into a host of cultural creative products， 　55　 from
stationery to souvenir statues.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。中国文化和旅游部在北京发布2024
年“欢乐春节”吉祥物——“吉祥龙”。“吉祥龙”形象将广泛应
用于文化和旅游部海内外“欢乐春节”品牌活动中，并首次进行市
场化开发和运营，为全球的中国春节庆祝活动带来新元素、新亮
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。中国文化和旅游部在北京发布2024
年“欢乐春节”吉祥物——“吉祥龙”。“吉祥龙”形象将广泛应
用于文化和旅游部海内外“欢乐春节”品牌活动中，并首次进行市
场化开发和运营，为全球的中国春节庆祝活动带来新元素、新亮点。
41. A. travelled B. extended
C. transformed D. promoted
解析：　作为“欢乐春节”庆祝活动的第一个吉祥物，可爱的
“吉祥兔”形象传播到了海外各个国家。这里用travel一词形象地
表明“吉祥兔”的快速传播。
42. A. concept B. principle
C. subject D. success
解析：　根据上文可知，“吉祥兔”在世界各地非常受欢迎，
说明它大获成功。
43. A. launched B. proposed
C. designed D. created
解析：　中国文化和旅游部在北京发布了2024年“欢乐春节”
吉祥物——“吉祥龙”。
44. A. memories B. celebrations
C. moments D. festivals
解析：最近发布的“吉祥龙”将被用于全球范围的龙年庆祝。
45. A. includes B. covers
C. features D. indicates
解析：　“吉祥龙”的特点是一个欢迎的手势和笑脸，火焰形
的眉毛，吉祥云般的耳朵以及金元宝形状的鼻子。feature以……
为特色，以……为主要组成。
46. A. controlled B. dominated
C. conducted D. determined
解析：　“吉祥龙”的身体上覆盖着火焰图案，以黄色和红色
为主色调。dominate 支配， 统治，占重要地位。
47. A. formal B. common
C. unique D. traditional
解析：　红色和黄色是中国传统工艺品中描绘神圣动物的两种
标志性颜色。
48. A. regularly B. basically
C. actually D. naturally
解析：　龙是中国十二生肖中唯一事实上不存在的动物。
49. A. important B. flexible
C. effective D. practical
解析：　龙这一神圣的动物是中华文明不可分割的一部分，也
是中国人重要的精神象征。
50. A. definition B. discovery
C. topic D. pursuit
解析：　龙体现了我们对和平、快乐和好运的希望和追求。
51. A. make use of B. come up with
C. take hold of D. keep up with
解析：　根据林存真的说法，为了想出一个完美的吉祥物设计
方案，她和她的团队汇集了考古学家、艺术史学家、当代艺术家
和设计师的智慧。
52. A. talent B. wisdom
C. effort D. ability
解析：　参见上题解析。
53. A. Aside from B. In addition
C. Because of D. Thanks to
解析：　除了在2024年“欢乐春节”的国内外庆祝活动中广泛
出现外，“吉祥龙”还将被开发成一系列文化创意产品，从文具
到纪念品雕像。aside from相当于apart from，意为“除了”。
54. A. divided B. arranged
C. developed D. managed
解析：　参见上题解析。develop表示“开发”。
55. A. spreading B. shifting
C. changing D. ranging
解析：　参见第53题解析。range from ...to ...表示“范围
从……到……”。
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。
　　We’ve all heard the saying “Laughter is the best medicine”.And
there might be something in this idiom： numerous studies have shown
that people who describe themselves 56. 　　 happy tend to have fewer
health problems， a 57. 　　 （low） risk of depression， and longer
lives.
　　For instance， a 2017 study at the University of Nottingham tested
the effect of mood on 138 pensioners receiving the normal flu jab.Those
58. 　　 felt happy on the day of the vaccination went on to produce more
flu-fighting antibodies.Earlier work at Yale University and the University
of Florida has also shown that your mood 59. 　　 （affect） the
activation of genes that fight disease.
　　But does happiness cause good health， 60. 　　 is it the other way
around？After all， it could be that people who have robust immune
systems naturally have higher levels of other mood-improving brain
61. 　　 （chemical） as well.
　　There is a possible evolutionary 62. 　　 （explain） here.Humans
evolved as social creatures that cooperate in groups 63. 　　 （obtain）
food and protect themselves from wild animals.We were happier with a
close network of friends and family 64. 　　 this improved our survival
chances.
　　It turns out that most people can increase their happiness.Research
suggests that， on average， 50% of people’s general level of happiness
65. 　　 （determine） by genetics.However， 40% is under people’s
control， and the remaining 10% depends on the circumstances.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。我们常说“笑是良药”，快乐真的
可以让我们更健康吗？
56. as　describe ...as ...是固定搭配，表示“将……描述为……”。
57. lower　根据上下文中出现的fewer和longer可知，这里应用low的
比较级形式。
58. who/that　本空前面的Those为先行词，这里用关系代词who或that
引导限制性定语从句。
59. affects　本句所陈述的“你的情绪会影响对抗疾病的基因的激
活”是一个客观事实，因此用一般现在时。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。我们常说“笑是良药”，快乐真的
可以让我们更健康吗？
60. or　这里的两个分句（does happiness cause good health和is it the
other way around）是并列关系，故填or。
61. chemicals　此处chemical为可数名词，根据语境应用其复数
形式。
62. explanation　本空前的a possible evolutionary提示这里应用名
词形式。
63. to obtain　这里表示人们以群体形式合作的目的是获得食物且保护
自己不受其他野生动物伤害，因此用动词不定式作目的状语。
64. because　本句前面的We were happier with a close network of
friends and family为结果，后面的this improved our survival chances为
原因，因此这里用从属连词because引导一个原因状语从句。
65. is determined　本句表示人们的总体幸福水平的50%是由基因决定
的，这是一个客观事实，且表示被动概念，因此用一般现在时的被动
语态。
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，你的加拿大好友Jack发来邮件表示对中国的冬至
很感兴趣。请你给他回复一封邮件，内容包括：
　　1. 简要介绍冬至；
　　2. 说明你今年是如何过冬至的。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
参考词汇：冬至 Winter Solstice　节气 solar terms
Dear Jack，
　　Hope you’ll come to China to experience China’s Winter
Solstice together with us！
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Jack，
　　I’m writing to tell you something about China’s Winter
Solstice.Winter Solstice is one of the 24 solar terms of the year in
China.And eating jiaozi， or Chinese dumplings， is a tradition in North
China.
　　On Winter Solstice this year， as soon as I went back home after
school， I saw my parents preparing for materials for jiaozi in the
kitchen.Then I joined their effort， which included making the fillings，
rolling jiaozi wrappers， and making jiaozi.Having finished all the
processes， we began to enjoy our fruit of labour.The jiaozi we made
turned out to be extremely delicious and we all ate to our heart’s content.
　　Hope you’ll come to China to experience China’s Winter Solstice
together with us！
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。
　　Middle school was a difficult time for me.I felt ugly and kids teased
me every day， which only made me upset.
　　The friends I’d had for many years claimed I’d changed and
wouldn’t hang out with me anymore.Then a funny thing happened.One
of the “cool” kids started inviting me to hang out.Her name was Dina，
and she invited me to parties and over to her house.Dina may have seen
that I needed a friend.Or maybe she just thought I was nice.Either way，
when kids teased me about being ugly， she told me they were crazy.
　　Middle school graduation was approaching and I couldn’t wait.I
knew there was a chance that high school might be as horrible as middle
school， but maybe it would get me away from all the bad memories of
middle school.
　　Unexpectedly， the day we were taking graduation pictures turned
out to be a life-changing moment for me.I came to school like I always
did， and I was definitely not wearing make-up， although many of the
girls were.Make-up was forbidden at my house until I reached high
school， and I didn’t think much of it — that was who I was.That was
who I thought I would always be.
　　I was getting ready for the photographer when Dina grabbed me.She
laughed and said，“Not like that， you’re not！” dragging me into
the girl’s bathroom.Dina and her friends pulled out some supplies and
started giving me a makeover （装扮）.They changed my hair， put
make-up on me， and took away my oversized glasses.
　　I couldn’t see how I looked， but they said I looked great and I was
just hoping it wasn’t all a big joke.I let them lead me to where I had to
stand for the pictures， hoping the photographer would tell me if I looked
like a clown or something.The flash went off and Dina gave me back my
glasses.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
　　When I got home that day， my mother was pretty upset about the
make-up. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　A few weeks later， the pictures came back from the photographer. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
参考范文：
　　When I got home that day， my mother was pretty upset about the
make-up.She yelled at me for a while and told me that I didn’t look like
myself.She was so angry that she said something unpleasant.“Have you
forgotten that make-up is forbidden at our house？ Remove it and wash
your face at once！” said my mother.However， I didn’t care about
what she said.I didn’t want to look like my old self.I didn’t want to be
my old self.
　　A few weeks later， the pictures came back from the
photographer.They did look great， and I looked like a new， happier
person.I was surprised to see that I looked pretty and felt glad that I could
now look back on middle school with one really good memory.I will
always be grateful to Dina for what she did for me.She helped to bring me
out of my shell and discover a better version of myself.
谢谢观看！

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