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21—25　DCABD 26—30　ACDBC 31—35　ACBCB 36—40　EFBDG
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第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: I hear you are thinking about moving back into the dormitory next term.
M: Who told you that I’d never give up my apartment.
Text 2
W: Hello, I’d like to borrow these eight books. Here is the library card.
M: OK, let me see… Er, I’m afraid you have to return one of them. You’ve borrowed four books already, right There’s a limit to the number of books a person can check out.
W: All right.
Text 3
W: This time of year is so tough. I sweat so much and always get sunburnt.
M: Actually, I love it. It’ll be autumn soon. I’m not looking forward to the cool weather.
W: I wish we had some snow!
Text 4
M: Has everybody got what they want—drinks, toys, snacks I don’t want to stop the car once I’ve started. It’s a long drive.
W: We’re OK, dad. Let’s get going.
Text 5
W: Hello, Evan, it’s Kathy here. I’m phoning about the date of the report.
M: I remember you told me the deadline would be next Friday.
W: Yes, but Professor Lee says it’s a rush project. She wants it now.
Text 6
W: So you don’t think we should spend that much money on a new car
M: It’s really expensive. Besides, we just bought a house. We don’t have much money left, and I don’t want to borrow any more for a car.
W: But I need a car for work. It’s very tiring and time-consuming to take the subway every day.
M: Why don’t you find a job near the house You don’t like that job after all.
W: It’s really hard to find a new job right now.
M: Why don’t you at least try Then we can decide what to do about the car later.
W: OK.
Text 7
M: Judy! Where have you been It’s after six o’clock.
W: Wait till I tell you, Fred! I’ve been downtown and I saw just what I wanted.
M: I know. A green dress to match the green shoes you bought last week.
W: No. Not a green dress or a red one or a yellow one. It isn’t anything for me. It’s for our house.
M: Our house What is it
W: You’ll never guess. It’s a new sofa. A yellow one.
M: We have already had a sofa, Judy. A very good one.
W: I never like it. It’s brown and our furniture is light blue. It doesn’t match. The yellow will look good with our other things.
Text 8
M: Hey, Cindy! It’s me, Douglas. We were classmates in high school.
W: Oh, Douglas! Fancy meeting you here. You look very different now. I almost didn’t recognize you.
M: No wonder. I was pretty fat. I’ve lost a lot of weight, since I’m into sports now. I wish I had been more involved in the sports clubs in high school.
W: That’s true. We had some fun times in high school.
M: I’m with you on that. Remember Mr Robinson’s chemistry class that I had that funny accident
W: You mean that explosion in the experiment
M: Exactly.
W: Luckily, no one got hurt. Well, you didn’t show up at our 10-year high school reunion, so I haven’t heard from you since graduation.
M: Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it to the reunion.
W: I see. Did you know that Nancy married Tom 2 years ago
M: That’s great.
W: Do you still live in Houston now
M: No, I moved to San Antonio 8 years ago. What about you
W: I still live here in New York.
Text 9
M: Excuse me. Can you find someone to help me
W: Yes, sir. What can I do for you
M: A week ago, I came here and sent a package by airmail to my sister in China. The assistant here told me it would arrive in five days. But I called my sister last night. She told me that she didn’t get any notice.
W: I’m sorry, sir. Let me check it for you. Do you bring the express waybill with you
M: Yeah. Here you are.
W: Wait a moment, please… Your name is David and the recipient is Jane, right The computer says the flight was delayed due to the bad weather. The recipient will get the parcel tonight at the latest.
M: Are you sure about that The package isn’t valuable, just some local food and children’s toys. I hope the food inside won’t go bad.
W: Don’t worry. She is bound to receive it tonight. Food doesn’t go bad easily in such cold weather.
M: OK. But next time, I’ll choose another way to send the parcel.
Text 10
W: Good morning, everyone. Welcome to your first week of painting class. My name is Sophie and I will be your teacher for the next 10 weeks. Do not worry if this is the first time you’ve painted or even if this is the first time you’ve done anything artistic. This course is designed to teach you the basics of drawing and painting. I have been running this course for three years and before that I was a college tutor at Hereford College of Arts. In the first two weeks, you will get familiar with some very important drawing techniques as well as understand how to use the equipment. From week three, I will start giving you weekly homework so you can improve outside of these classes. It’s entirely your choice to complete the homework, or not. It is not a course requirement, but obviously, it will really help you progress. After week six, you’ll be asked to plan a final piece of work. The artwork will require a lot of experimentation. After the 10th week, we will hold an exhibition at a local gallery where you’ll be able to invite friends and family to attend.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文为一篇应用文,介绍了一种辅助记忆的方法——挂钩词法。
21.D　细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Essentially, you’re hanging information you need to recall on these pegs, which allows it to be recalled quickly and easily.”及表格下一段“The next step is to create associations between the information you need to remember and the item linked with the corresponding number. If the first item, for instance, is milk, then you need to visualise the milk and a bun(小圆面包) together.”可知,我们需要在事物和它的挂钩词之间创建一种视觉联系,即看到这些词就能想到对应的事物,以此来帮助我们记住事物。故选D。
22.C　推理判断题。347对应数字three,four,seven,观察表格可知,three=tree,four=door,seven=heaven,将“树木、门、天堂”联系起来,得到C选项“通往天堂的门里长出一棵树。”。故选C。
23.A　推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Thankfully, there’s a memory aid that’s perfect for the job: the peg-word method.”及最后一段“The peg-word method has been widely recognized as a helpful memory aid. For more information, please visit https://jojomemory.com.”可推知,本文是为了向大家介绍一种有用的记忆方法。故选A。
B
【文章大意】 本文为一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者生来残疾,小时候得到了精心照顾,不在乎自己的残疾。但作者中学时由于自我意识,对周围的目光变得敏感,于是将自己的左臂隐藏起来,直到38岁时决定敞开心扉,接受自己的不完美。作者认识到只有自我接纳,才能好好爱自己。
24.B　细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Indeed, my limb(手臂) difference could have been a disaster if it hadn’t been for what happened next. A nurse placed me in my mother’s arms and instructed, ‘You will take her home. You will love her and treat her as normal.’”及第二段“That is exactly what happened. I played sports, acted in theatre, excelled in school and had play dates with friends. While I did get some stares and ‘polite’ questions about my disability, I was lucky because I wasn’t made fun of for it.”可知,作者虽然天生残疾,但是在童年时代得到了精心照料,受到了正常对待。故选B。
25.D　细节理解题。根据文章第三段“I was 13, an age when kids are already very self-conscious and the need to fit in is intensified. I remember one of the other kids on the school bus stared just a little too long at my left arm. I felt a sudden urge to hide my hand, so I slipped it into my pocket.”可知,当作者13岁的时候,由于有了自我意识,作者对于周围的目光十分敏感。故选D。
26.A　推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段“The combination of me finally feeling ready to unhide and his willingness to go through the unhiding process with me was exactly what I needed. For the first time in my life, I allowed someone to really hold my limb, look at it, touch it, love it—love me. I saw my limb difference as something unique about me, something that should be shown, not hidden.”可知,当作者停止隐藏时,她开始敞开心扉并做自己。故选A。
27.C　推理判断题。根据全文内容并结合倒数第二段“It was a transformational experience, and I learned to love me too.”及最后一段“Hiding things, especially from loved ones, is tiring and lonely, and it prevents us from getting help and support.”可推知,接受自己才能爱自己。故选C。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了一项新研究对每日步数进行了分析,以确定能够最大程度改善健康、延长寿命的每日步数,以及不同年龄段的人每日最佳步数是否有所不同。
28.D　推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“The study represents an effort to develop an evidence-based public health message about the benefits of physical activity. The often-repeated 10,000-step-a-day saying grew out of a decades-old marketing activity for a Japanese pedometer(计步器), with no science to back it up.”可知,现有的观点缺乏科学依据,本项研究旨在为科学的走路步数提供证据,由此可推知,本研究旨在为日常走路锻炼提供科学指导。故选D项。
29.B　词义猜测题。根据画线短语后面的“…meaning that more steps than that provided no additional benefits for longevity…”可知,更多的步数并不会为长寿增加额外的好处,由此可推知步数达到一定量之后死亡的风险趋于稳定,不再变化。leveled off意为“保持水平,保持平稳发展”,与became stable意思相近。故选B项。
30.C　推理判断题。根据第三段“More specifically, for adults 60 and older, the risk of early death leveled off at about 6,000—8,000 steps per day, meaning that more steps than that provided no additional benefits for longevity, while for adults younger than 60, it leveled off at about 8,000—10,000 steps per day.”可知,年龄不同,最佳步数也不一样。故选C项。
31.A　细节理解题。根据最后一段Paluch所说的“There’s a lot of evidence suggesting that moving even a little more is beneficial, particularly for those who are doing very little physical activity…More steps per day are better for your health.”可知,Paluch建议运动少的人增加走路步数。故选A项。
D
【文章大意】 这是一篇议论文。随着对环境问题的关注不断增加,许多人都在思考如何在旅行的需要和保护地球的需要之间取得平衡。文章就人们是否应该乘坐飞机旅行展开了讨论。
32.C　推理判断题。根据第二段中“Air travel is known to be one of the most carbon-intensive forms of travel.”可知,该段主要介绍了航空旅行对环境的危害;再结合第三段中“Should we avoid flying altogether ”可知,第二段的作用是提出本文的论点。故选C项。
33.B　推理判断题。根据第五段中“…for one, air travel enables people to experience different cultures, build relationships, and expand their knowledge in ways that might not be possible otherwise. It can also facilitate business trades and contribute to economic growth.”可知,航空旅行使人们能够体验不同的文化,还可以促进商业贸易、经济增长,由此可推知,航空旅行可以促进全球化发展。故选B项。
34.C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Ultimately, it’s up to each individual to decide whether the benefits of air travel outweigh the environmental costs. However, there are steps that everyone can take to reduce their impact.”可知,作者认为,最终是由个人来决定航空旅行的益处是否超过环境成本,且后文指出应根据我们自己的价值观和优先事项做出明智的决定。由此可推知,作者对航空旅行的态度是客观的。故选C项。
35.B　主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是根据第三段“For environmentalists who advocate reducing our carbon footprint, this brings up a difficult question: Should we avoid flying altogether ”可知,文章第一段引出航空旅行话题,之后围绕是否应该乘飞机旅行展开,列出了人们持有的不同观点及其理由,最后提出由人们自己决定是否乘飞机旅行。由此可推知,文章主要讲了是否应该乘坐飞机旅行。故选B项。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何在生活中不去顾虑别人的想法,从而做独立的自己。
36.E　根据上文“You feel that you must do what they expect and that you must meet their expectations. Otherwise you’ll lose their approval.”和下文“Then, you’ll be able to do what you want freely.”可知,前后是转折关系,空处应填一个承上启下的句子。E选项(如果是这样的话,是时候开始培养你的自尊心了。)中if this is the case与上文一致,后半句“…it’s time to start working on your self-esteem.”引起下文。故选E。
37.F　根据上文“You must lead your life independently.”可知,后一句应该是和独立有关,也就是不受别人影响。所以F项(你必须做自己想做的事,不要被别人的想法影响。)符合语境。故选F。
38.B　由本段的第一句“By surrounding yourself with people who think like you, you’ll realize that you don’t feel judged.”和空后的“Your new friends will integrate into your life and you’ll also keep your genuine friends.”可知,空处应该和friends相关,B项(你不必改变你的朋友圈。)符合语境,故选B。
39.D　根据上文“To overcome your fear of what others think and of their non-approval, you should start talking about your plans. For instance, you might want to tell a handful of friends your wishes and dreams.”可知,上文说明要与朋友交谈以克服对别人想法的恐惧,D选项(通过与他们交谈,你能组织你的计划和想法。)与上文呼应。故选D。
40.G　根据空前“It’s unavoidable that not everything will be plain sailing, and you’ll find obstacles along your way.”可知,空处应该是鼓励解决障碍、继续前进的句子。所以G项(然而,你必须相信自己,并寻求力量继续前进。)符合语境。故选G。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的孩子出生时就有唇裂,经Anastassov医生的介绍,在Smile Train的帮助下,作者的孩子得到了治疗并且康复了。不仅如此,他还实现了自己做飞行员的梦想。这些使作者得到了极大的鼓励,并将自己的经历分享给了更多的人。
41.C　根据后文“All I could do was ask for information about Dani.”可知,作者在孩子出生后,通过别人了解孩子的信息,由此推知,她不被允许看望自己的孩子。故选C。persuade劝说;invite邀请;allow允许; force强迫,迫使。
42.B　根据前文“Dani had his surgery on the seventh day! It was a terrible experience.”可知,孩子在出生第7天做手术,这样可怕的经历会让一个母亲感到十分痛苦。故选B。relief宽慰;pain痛苦;security安全;loneliness孤独。
43.A　根据后文可知,在遇到Anastassov医生后,作者有了信心,孩子也完成了手术治疗,并能像正常人一样说话。因此,在遇到Anastassov医生后,事情发生了好的改变。故选A。 change改变;continue继续,持续;worsen恶化;matter要紧,有重大影响。
44.D　根据前文“…when I met Dr Anastassov, who brought Smile Train—sponsored cleft care to Bulgaria.”可知,Anastassov医生给作者带来了希望,是一个鼓舞人心的人。故选D。challenge挑战,困难;choice选择;evidence证据; inspiration灵感,鼓舞人心的人。
45.C　根据前文“…when I met Dr Anastassov, who brought Smile Train—sponsored cleft care to Bulgaria.”可知,Anastassov医生给作者带来了希望,增加了作者对于孩子能够康复的信心。故选C。attitude态度; gift礼物,天赋;recovery恢复,康复;virtue美德,优点。
46.C　根据前文“At six, Dani finished his speech therapy…”可知,Dani的言语治疗结束了,说话能和正常人一样清楚了。故选C。 loudly大声地,响亮地; firmly坚定地,牢固地;clearly清楚地; gently温柔地。
47.A　根据后文his dream as a pilot可知,Dani想成为一名飞行员。故选A。pilot飞行员;trainer教练员;doctor医生;spaceman宇航员。
48.B　根据前文“I was shocked to see my baby Dani with a cleft (唇裂) at his birth.”以及“At six, Dani finished his speech therapy…”可知,Dani出生时就有唇裂,6岁时才结束了言语治疗,故通过飞行员的体检对于他来说应该是很难的。故选B。valuable有价值的,值钱的;difficult困难的;interesting有趣的;practical实用的。
49.D　根据后文passed可推知,Dani这样的情况,他应该是付出了很多努力,有着坚韧的毅力才通过了体检。故选D。 excitement兴奋,激动;difference不同,区别; contribution捐助;strength力气,毅力。
50.A　根据前文passed以及后文his dream as a pilot可推知,Dani实现了自己当飞行员的梦想,live one’s dream意为“实现某人的梦想”,符合句意表达。故选A。 live生活,居住;spread传播,扩散;break打破;discover发现。
51.D　根据后文“He has been so successful…”可知,Dani很成功,因此,作为妈妈,作者感到很光荣。故选D。chance机会;fact事实; mission任务,使命;honour荣耀。
52.B　此处指我们把他养育成了什么样的人。故选B。 promise许诺,答应;raise筹集,提升,养育;order命令;beg乞求。
53.A　根据后文“…because they can do anything.”可知,他们可以做任何事情,不需要同情和怜悯。故选A。pity同情,怜悯;support支持;compare对比,比较;control控制,掌控。
54.B　根据后文“I’m happy to work here…”可推知,作者应是在Smile Train工作。故选B。set up设立,建立; work with与……一起工作; turn to求助于;care about关心,在意。
55.D　根据宾语my experience可推知,这里应是share sth with sb,意为“将某事分享给某人”。故选D。replace取代,代替;draft起草,草拟;confirm确定,确认; share分担,分享。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了第78届联合国大会正式宣布农历新年为联合国浮动假日,这表明了中国文化的影响力的提升。
56.announcing　考查非谓语动词。本句是非谓语动词作状语,逻辑主语the 78th United Nations General Assembly与announce之间是主动关系,应用现在分词形式announcing。故填 announcing。
57.significant　考查形容词。修饰名词 influence,应用significance的形容词形式significant作定语。故填significant。
58.to　考查介词。contribute to意为“有助于”,为固定搭配。故填to。
59.valued　考查非谓语动词。本句的谓语动词为bears,value是非谓语,作定语,与the ideas of peace and harmony是逻辑上的被动关系,应用动词的过去分词形式。故填valued。
60.and　考查连词。between…and…意为“在……和……之间”,为固定搭配,故填and。
61.lies　考查动词时态。本句陈述事实,时态为一般现在时,主语the reason是第三人称单数,谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式,故填lies。
62.gradually　考查副词。修饰动词increasing,应用提示词的副词形式gradually,意为“逐渐地”,故填gradually。
63.to communicate　考查非谓语动词。此处是“for sb to do sth”结构作后置定语,修饰名词means。故填to communicate。
64.recognition　考查名词。由official可知,空处应用提示词的名词形式recognition作主语,意为“认可”。故填recognition。
65.which　考查定语从句。本空引导非限制性定语从句,指代前文内容,关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Contributions Wanted
Aiming at showing the power of moral examples, English World sets up a new column where articles on the theme of “Every person is remarkable!” are needed. All contributions are expected to be original with factual and educational stories within 1,000 words. Anyone who is interested in sharing stories about the moral models is welcome to send your works to englishworld@ before May 20th. For more information, you can check our WeChat account.
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第二节
【思路点拨】 本文讲述了高中生Alex原本沉迷于电子游戏和深夜零食,导致身心健康受损,并在学校遭到同学Mike的嘲笑。父亲Bryan的鼓励和陪同使Alex开始转变生活方式。通过运动和健康饮食,Alex不仅改善了身体健康,也逐渐增强了自信心,学会了正面应对他人的嘲笑。最终,Alex实现了自我蜕变,甚至考虑参加以往从未想过的学校两英里跑比赛。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“凭着信心和体力,Alex决定报名。”可知,本段可描写在父亲的帮助下,Alex经过努力训练,最终在比赛中取得好成绩。
②由第二段首句内容“比赛结束后,当人群的欢呼声持续时,Bryan走近Alex。”可知,本段可描写Alex感谢父亲的付出,通过这次比赛,他收获了很多。
2.续写线索:决定报名—努力训练—父亲支持—取得好成绩—感谢父亲—感悟
One possible version:
With confidence and physical strength, Alex decided to sign up. He doubled down on his training, waking up early every morning to practise running (现在分词短语作状语;不定式作目的状语). Each day, he felt stronger and more determined, fueled by the supportive nods from his father (过去分词短语作状语). On the day of the race, Alex’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. As he crossed the finish line (as引导时间状语从句), the crowd erupted in cheers. Alex noticed Mike pushing (感官动词+宾语+宾补) through the crowd towards him and extending his hand, saying, “You really proved something today, Alex. Great job!”
After the race, as the crowd’s cheers continued, Bryan approached Alex. His eyes were filled with pride for his son.“Your courage to step out of your comfort zone (不定式作定语) and the spirit you’ve displayed (定语从句) are creditable.” A warm smile spread across Alex’s face. “Thanks, dad. It’s your support that keeps me going (强调句型).” His voice filled with a mix of gratitude and resolve. He understood that this was more than just about finishing a race; it was about winning respect and breaking down the walls that had once isolated him(定语从句).单元素养测评卷(一)
Unit 1
(时间:120分钟　分值:150分)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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.What does the man mean
A.He doesn’t plan to move.
B.He’s looking for an apartment.
C.He was told the dormitory was full.
(　)2.How many books can a person borrow at most
A.Seven. B.Eight. C.Eleven.
(　)3.What season is it now
A.Summer. B.Autumn. C.Winter.
(　)4.What will the man do next
A.Have a snack. B.Drive the car. C.Get some drinks.
(　)5.What does the woman remind the man to do
A.Meet Prof. Lee.　　　B.Revise the report.
C.Hand in the report.
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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A.Where to move.
B.Whether to buy a car.
C.How to save more money.
(　)7.What does the man advise the woman to do
A.Go to work by subway.
B.Have a rest.
C.Change her job.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　)8.What did the woman buy last week
A.A pair of green shoes.　　　B.A new sofa.
C.A green dress.
(　)9.What colour is the speakers’ old sofa
A.Light blue. B.Brown. C.Yellow.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
(　)10.What do we know about the man
A.He’s into sports all the time.
B.He got hurt in the experiment.
C.He’s thinner than before.
(　)11.Who might Robinson be
A.The woman’s classmate.　　B.A chemistry teacher.
C.Nancy’s husband.
(　)12.How long has Tom been married
A.10 years. B.8 years. C.2 years.
(　)13.Where does the man live now
A.In Houston. B.In San Antonio. C.In New York.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
(　)14.Why does David come here
A.To send a package.　　　　B.To pick up his package.
C.To make a complaint.
(　)15.What is the relationship between David and Jane
A.Strangers. B.Brother and sister.
C.Old friends.
(　)16.What did David put into the package
A.Some clothes. B.Some money.
C.Some gifts for kids.
(　)17.What does David worry about
A.The food.　　　B.The safety of the package.
C.The cost of sending the package.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
(　)18.How long has Sophie been running the painting course
A.Two years.　　B.Three years.　　C.Ten years.
(　)19.What are the students required to do after the 6th week
A.Work in groups.　　　B.Finish more homework.
C.Create their own artworks.
(　)20.Where will the exhibition be held
A.At a local gallery. B.At a museum.
C.At a college.
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
You’ve raced to the supermarket only to realise you’ve left the shopping list home. You need to memorise which groceries to pick up before you forget. Thankfully, there’s a memory aid that’s perfect for the job: the peg-word method.
What is the peg-word method
It employs a set of pre-determined words, regarded as peg words, for the to-be-remembered information. Peg words act as a structure to help you remember particular items. Essentially, you’re hanging information you need to recall on these pegs, which allows it to be recalled quickly and easily.
Initially, to use this method, you will have to remember the peg words as well as the numbers:
one=bun two=shoe three=tree four=door five=hive
six=sticks seven=heaven eight=gate nine=vine ten=hen
The next step is to create associations between the information you need to remember and the item linked with the corresponding number. If the first item, for instance, is milk, then you need to visualise the milk and a bun (小圆面包) together. The more unusual you can make your image, the more likely you are to remember it. In this case, you could imagine a bun drinking a glass of milk.
Why is it useful
As the case shows, it is most useful when it comes to remembering lists and you can recall the listed items easily in order. Another way to use this memory aid is to memorise important numbers, like phone numbers or dates. For instance, you need to remember that William Shakespeare was born in the year 1564. First, change that number to bun-hive-sticks-door. Then imagine a story to help you remember the series:
William Shakespeare put a bun in a beehive to coat it in honey, but he didn’t like how sticky it became so he threw it at a door.
The peg-word method has been widely recognized as a helpful memory aid. For more information, please visit https://jojomemory.com.
(　)21.How can we apply the peg-word method to recall an item
A.List out different meanings of the item.
B.Visualise the item and memorise its image.
C.Choose the item’s peg word and remember it.
D.Create a visual link between the item and its peg word.
(　)22.What is the best way to remember the number 347 with the peg words in the table
A.A hen drinks from a bottle of wine.
B.A load of eggs grow like fruit on a tree.
C.A tree grows through the door to heaven.
D.An apple shoots out of a bun and hits the door.
(　)23.What is the purpose of this passage
A.To introduce a helpful memory method.
B.To advertise a brain training programme.
C.To highlight the importance of peg words.
D.To analyse the necessity of training memory.
B
My birth was a little more dramatic than the standard way a baby enters the world. I was born missing my left hand. Indeed, my limb (手臂) difference could have been a disaster if it hadn’t been for what happened next. A nurse placed me in my mother’s arms and instructed, “You will take her home. You will love her and treat her as normal.”
That is exactly what happened. I played sports, acted in theatre, excelled in school and had play dates with friends. While I did get some stares and “polite” questions about my disability, I was lucky because I wasn’t made fun of for it.
However, that fact that I was different hit me hard my first day of high school. I was 13, an age when kids are already very self-conscious and the need to fit in is intensified. I remember one of the other kids on the school bus stared just a little too long at my left arm. I felt a sudden urge to hide my hand, so I slipped it into my pocket. I told myself that I’d just hide it that one day, while I was trying to make friends. But one day of hiding turned into a week, a month, and years—25 of them to be exact.
When I was 38 years old, tired of hiding and lonely, I met someone special and invited him in. The combination of me finally feeling ready to unhide and his willingness to go through the unhiding process with me was exactly what I needed. For the first time in my life, I allowed someone to really hold my limb, look at it, touch it, love it—love me. I saw my limb difference as something unique about me, something that should be shown, not hidden.
It was a transformational experience, and I learned to love me too. It changed how I lived my entire life and made me happier. I also discovered and joined the Lucky Fin Project, an organisation devoted to people with all types of disabilities.
Hiding things, especially from loved ones, is tiring and lonely, and it prevents us from getting help and support. It’s time to change that.
(　)24.What was the author’s childhood like
A.She had no social interactions with friends.
B.She was raised with care and treated normally.
C.She faced some challenges in school activities.
D.She was upset about the attention to her difference.
(　)25.What happened to the author when she was 13 years old
A.She began to ignore her disability.
B.She suffered prejudice from some kids.
C.She started hiding herself away from friends.
D.She became sensitive due to her self-awareness.
(　)26.How did the author change when she stopped hiding
A.She started to open up and be herself.
B.She met someone who cured her disability.
C.She was fed up with the company of others.
D.She reduced involvement in the disability group.
(　)27.What can we learn from this passage
A.Misfortune is a good teacher.
B.Disability is not a barrier to success.
C.Self-acceptance can lead to self-love.
D.Nothing beats the feeling of being loved.
C [2024·江苏淮安高二期中]
A new study involving nearly 50,000 people from four continents offers new insights into identifying the quantity of daily walking steps that will best improve adults’ health and longevity(长寿), and whether the ideal number of steps differs across people of different ages. The study represents an effort to develop an evidence-based public health message about the benefits of physical activity. The often-repeated 10,000-step-a-day saying grew out of a decades-old marketing activity for a Japanese pedometer(计步器), with no science to back it up.
Led by physical activity professor Amanda Paluch, an international group of scientists conducted an experiment among adults aged 18 and older. They grouped the nearly 50,000 participants into four comparative groups according to average steps per day. The lowest step group averaged 3,500 steps; the second, 5,800; the third, 7,800; and the fourth, 10,900 steps per day. Among the three higher active groups, there was a 40%—53% lower risk of death, compared to the lowest step group.
More specifically, for adults 60 and older, the risk of early death leveled off at about 6,000—8,000 steps per day, meaning that more steps than that provided no additional benefits for longevity, while for adults younger than 60, it leveled off at about 8,000—10,000 steps per day.
“So, what we saw was this continuing reduction in risk as the number of steps increases, until it levels off. Interestingly, the study found no definitive association with walking speed,” Paluch says.
The new study supports and expands findings from another study led by Paluch before, which found that walking at least 7,000 steps a day reduced middle-aged people’s risk of early death. “There’s a lot of evidence suggesting that moving even a little more is beneficial, particularly for those who are doing very little physical activity,” Paluch says. “More steps per day are better for your health.”
(　)28.Why did the scientists carry out the new study
A.To know about people’s health condition.
B.To explain the pedometer’s working principles.
C.To determine the best physical activity for people.
D.To provide a scientific guideline on daily walking.
(　)29.What do the underlined words “leveled off” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Turned higher.　　　　　B.Became stable.
C.Fell sharply. D.Changed rapidly.
(　)30.What does the experiment find
A.The old should walk as much as possible.
B.Young people usually walk more than the old.
C.The most beneficial steps differ by age groups.
D.Walking pace is the key to avoiding early death.
(　)31.What does Paluch advise people doing little physical activity to do
A.To walk more steps.
B.To control walking speed.
C.To limit walking distance.
D.To track the number of steps.
D [2024·广东惠州荣超中学高二期中]
As environmental concerns continue to increase, many people are left wondering how they can balance the need to travel with the need to protect the planet. One particular dilemma that has received significant attention is air travel.
Air travel is known to be one of the most carbon-intensive forms of travel. According to a report by the European Environment Agency, aviation is responsible for around 3% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions, and that number is expected to grow in the coming years. In addition, aircraft contribute to other types of air pollution, such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides.
For environmentalists who advocate reducing our carbon footprint, this brings up a difficult question: Should we avoid flying altogether
On the one hand, it’s easy to see why environmentalists would want to keep away from air travel. By doing so, they could dramatically reduce their carbon footprint and set an example for others. Additionally, some argue that air travel perpetuates (使永久) a culture of over-consumption, which is contradictory to environmental values.
However, there are also arguments in favour of air travel: for one, air travel enables people to experience different cultures, build relationships, and expand their knowledge in ways that might not be possible otherwise. It can also facilitate business trades and contribute to economic growth. Moreover, some experts believe that technological advancements could make air travel more sustainable in the future. For example, some airlines are experimenting with biofuels and electric planes, which could dramatically reduce the emissions associated with air travel.
So what’s the answer Ultimately, it’s up to each individual to decide whether the benefits of air travel outweigh the environmental costs. However, there are steps that everyone can take to reduce their impact. For example, travellers can choose to fly less frequently, decide on direct flights, and offset (抵消) their emissions through programmes like carbon offsetting. In the end, the key is to remain aware of the environmental impact of our choices and to make informed decisions based on our own values and priorities.
(　)32.What’s the function of Paragraph 2
A.To clarify the effect of air travel.
B.To make a comparison.
C.To present an argument.
D.To describe various greenhouse gases.
(　)33.What may supporters of air travel agree to
A.It helps avoid economic problems.
B.It promotes globalization in some sense.
C.It will make biofuels popular in the near future.
D.It will accelerate the development of electric planes.
(　)34.What is probably the author’s attitude to air travel
A.Approving. B.Doubtful.
C.Objective. D.Opposed.
(　)35.What is the text mainly about
A.Environmental concerns about air travel.
B.Whether we should travel by air or not.
C.How to reduce the pollution air travel causes.
D.The advantages and disadvantages of air travel.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
[2024·安徽蚌埠第二中学高二期中]
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。
Perhaps you’ve stopped doing what you want because you’re afraid of what others think of you. You feel that you must do what they expect and that you must meet their expectations. Otherwise you’ll lose their approval. 36.　　　　 Then, you’ll be able to do what you want freely.
Think about yourself, about what you really like and are interested in. You must lead your life independently. 37.　　　　 However, you might feel afraid to do it because you’ve always done everything to gain the approval of others. You need to get out of that zone, move to new places, and explore your full potential.
By surrounding yourself with people who think like you, you’ll realize that you don’t feel judged. Then, you’ll start doing what you really want. 38.　　　　 Your new friends will integrate into your life and you’ll also keep your genuine friends. On the other hand, those who are always ready to see the negative and question what you’re trying to do will drift away.
To overcome your fear of what others think and of their non-approval, you should start talking about your plans. For instance, you might want to tell a handful of friends your wishes and dreams. 39.　　　　 You’ll have confidence in yourself and you’ll be able to go on your new path without any fear.
It’s unavoidable that not everything will be plain sailing, and you’ll find obstacles along your way. 40.　　　　 People in your environment often don’t understand what you do no matter how much you explain it, so ignore them.
A.There is no need to think about what you want.
B.You don’t have to change your circle of friends.
C.Your life belongs to you, as well as your actions.
D.By talking to them, you’ll be able to organise your plans and ideas.
E.If this is the case, it’s time to start working on your self-esteem.
F.You must do what you want without being affected by what others think.
G.However, you must trust in yourself and seek the necessary strength to move forward.
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)
[2024·辽宁名校联盟高二联考]
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。
I was shocked to see my baby Dani with a cleft(唇裂) at his birth. After the delivery, I wasn’t 　41　 to see my baby. All I could do was ask for information about Dani. Dani had his surgery on the seventh day! It was a terrible experience. I buried myself in great 　42　.
Things 　43　 when I met Dr Anastassov, who brought Smile Train—sponsored cleft care to Bulgaria. Dr Anastassov was my 　44　 from the moment we met. He helped me build the confidence in Dani’s 　45　. At six, Dani finished his speech therapy and could speak as 　46　 as everyone else.
Dani wanted to be a 　47　. When he began his formal training, the medical exam was very 　48　 for him. They knew he was different, even if they couldn’t immediately tell how. So they worked him harder than the others. But Dani showed great 　49　 and passed. He is now 　50　 his dream as a pilot!
Being Dani’s mother is a(n) 　51　. He has been so successful because we 　52　 him to understand that people with clefts should not be 　53　, because they can do anything.
Now I 　54　 Smile Train to help those like my son. I 　55　 my experience with them. I’m happy to work here and make a change for the better every day.
(　)41.A.persuaded 　　　　　　B.invited
C.allowed D.forced
(　)42.A.relief B.pain
C.security D.loneliness
(　)43.A.changed B.continued
C.worsened D.mattered
(　)44.A.challenge B.choice
C.evidence D.inspiration
(　)45.A.attitude B.gift
C.recovery D.virtue
(　)46.A.loudly B.firmly
C.clearly D.gently
(　)47.A.pilot B.trainer
C.doctor D.spaceman
(　)48.A.valuable B.difficult
C.interesting D.practical
(　)49.A.excitement B.difference
C.contribution D.strength
(　)50.A.living B.spreading
C.breaking D.discovering
(　)51.A.chance B.fact
C.mission D.honour
(　)52.A.promised B.raised
C.ordered D.begged
(　)53.A.pitied B.supported
C.compared D.controlled
(　)54.A.set up B.work with
C.turn to D.care about
(　)55.A.replace B.draft
C.confirm D.share
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。
The 78th United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on Friday, officially 56.　　　　　　 (announce) the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, as a UN floating holiday. Experts said the move shows the 57.　　　　　　 (significance) influence of Chinese culture and will contribute 58.　　　　　　 the promotion of the Global Civilization Initiative.
The Lunar New Year not only bears the ideas of peace and harmony 59.　　　　　　 (value) by Chinese civilization but also carries the common values of humanity such as family harmony and harmonious coexistence between humans 60.　　　　　　 nature.
The reason why the Lunar New Year can pass national borders and is increasingly welcomed by many countries 61.　　　　　　 (lie) mainly in the rich cultural heritage of China and the driving force of globalization. As the world’s second-largest economy, China’s cultural elements have spread alongside its economic influence. In the trend of globalization, people’s interest in diverse cultures is 62.　　　　　　 (gradual) increasing, and the Lunar New Year has become a major means for people 63.　　　　　　 (communicate) and connect.
Therefore, the official 64.　　　　　　 (recognize) of the Chinese New Year as a UN holiday fully reflects an emphasis on the inheritance and innovation of civilization, 65.　　　　　　 will promote exchanges and mutual learning among diverse world cultures and actively embody the UN’s values of diverse and inclusive cultural ideals.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校英语报English World将开展以“Every person is remarkable!”为主题的征文活动,征集身边楷模的故事。假如你是该报主编,请根据下面的提示写一则英语征稿启事。内容包括:
1.征稿的主题和内容;
2.投稿方式和截止时间;
3.呼吁大家积极参与。
注意:写作词数应为 80 个左右。
Contributions Wanted



English World
第二节(满分25分) [2024·福建福州高二期中]
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。
In a small town, Greenfield, lived Alex, a high school student. Alex’s sanctuary (庇护所) was a mix of video games and late-night snacking, a habit that not only distanced him from the world but also gradually ruined his health.
“Hey, Alex, need a wider door to walk through ” taunted (嘲笑) Mike, a classmate whose words were as sharp as knives, in front of their classmates. The laughter that followed was a familiar sting, one that Alex had grown accustomed to, yet it hurt deeper each time.
At home, Alex’s escape into virtual realities became his feeling of emotional comfort, until one evening, his father, Bryan, decided it was time for change.
“Alex, we need to talk,” Bryan said, his tone soft yet firm. “I’ve seen how hard things have been for you…and I think it’s time we made a change.”
“It’s just how things are, dad. I can’t change how people see me,”Alex responded. “Maybe you can’t change how others see you, Alex,” Bryan added gently, “but we can change how you see yourself, maybe, how you feel. Let’s try to adopt a healthier lifestyle, together. What do you say ”
Doubtful but inspired by his father’s suggestion, Alex agreed. They started a journey that introduced morning jogs, replaced chips and sodas with fruits and water, and most importantly, opened a channel of communication that had long been inactive.
The road was not without its obstacles. Mike’s taunts continued. “Are you planning to run a marathon, Alex ” Mike laughed loudly. “Maybe I am,” Alex replied, his voice steadier than he felt.
As time flew, the transformation within Alex became obvious, not just in his physical appearance, but also in his behaviours. He found himself slowly stepping out of the shadow of his insecurities.
Then came the annual school 2-mile run, an activity Alex had never dreamed of participating in. Yet, this year was different.
　　注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
With confidence and physical strength, Alex decided to sign up.



Paragraph 2:
After the race, as the crowd’s cheers continued, Bryan approached Alex.

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