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阶段素养测评卷(一)
1—5　　ABACB6—10　 BAACC11—15　CACAB16—20　ABACB
21—25　BBDCD 26—30　CBDBA 31—35　CDBDA 36—40　FAEDG
41—45　CBACD 46—50　CDBAB 51—55　ACCDB
第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: Do you know if this train stops at the Carlisle Street stop
M: There’s a route map over there by the door.
Text 2
W: Wow, that opera singer is fantastic! I could listen to him all night.
M: No, not me. I prefer rock music. This guy is kind of boring even more so than jazz singers. I bet my mum would like him, though.
Text 3
W: Can’t we just wait and go shopping tomorrow I’m too tired to go today. The sale will still be happening.
M: Tomorrow is Monday. We both have to work and the store will be closed by the time we can get there.
Text 4
W: What kind of ice cream would you like, chocolate or milk
M: Neither. Thank you. I like them both but right now all I want is some water.
Text 5
W: I would have come back a week earlier, but the weather was so bad that we couldn’t travel.
M: That’s a real pity. The festival lasted two weeks, and it just finished yesterday.
Text 6
M: I’ve noticed that you always have a lot of fun. How do you do it
W: On the weekend, if the weather permits, I’ll go camping with my family. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time
M: I’ll go to karaoke at night for entertainment.
W: Good. I know you have a talent for singing songs.
M: Oh thanks. And this winter, I’m going to take the skiing classes.
W: Great. I’m so excited to see your good performances.
Text 7
M: Where are you going, Mrs Green
W: We’re going to the subway station first. We have to catch the train at 4 o’clock.
M: There are only 30 minutes left. Today is Friday, and there may be a traffic jam. You should have left home a bit earlier.
W: That’s why we are choosing the subway. Tommy is always slow, you know. We often have to wait for him.
M: But your son is very cute.
W: Thanks!
M: I guess you’re leaving for Washington to see Tommy’s grandparents
W: Yes, they miss Tommy very much, so we’ll take him to see them.
M: Please remember to send my regards to them.
W: OK, I will. There is no more time for chatting. See you next weekend.
M: Have a nice trip.
Text 8
W: The heavy workload among primary school students has been a topic of a national concern.
M: Yes, especially during vacation time, they have a lot of homework and have to go to extra classes. My sister signs my niece Joy up for three extra classes on weekdays, and that number doubles during the holiday.
W: But in fact, a heavy study burden can limit students’ creativity and damage their health.
M: Everyone knows that, but they do it anyway. Happily, a lot of parents have started lessening the pressure on kids.
W: I usually give my students less homework, which I think is better than not being able to hand it in on time or copying it.
M: So do I. Most parents are very anxious about their children’s study, but actually, it is more important to develop children’s interest in study.
W: And let them develop good study habits, which can benefit all their lives. Oh, let’s discuss it after work. I have to give a class now.
Text 9
W: Mike, you’re studying snakes all around the world. So, you have to travel a lot. Do you ever take holidays
M: No, not often. My work is also my hobby. I’ve been to Paris, Rome and Egypt, but it was always because my work took me there. For my last trip, I went to Sudan to look for snakes.
W: But you must take a holiday sometimes.
M: Well, once or twice I have travelled to some places not connected with snakes. For example, I spent a holiday in Hawaii with some friends. They enjoyed the beach and the markets while I went swimming underwater with my underwater camera.
W: Is your camera the most important thing when you travel
M: Yes, my camera and my sleeping bag. I can sleep anywhere I want.
W: So, do you ever stay in hotels
M: If I go with friends, I might stay at a hotel or a guest house. But normally I’m on my own, so I rarely book a hotel in advance. I can fall asleep in a sleeping bag anytime and anywhere.
Text 10
M: Hey, everyone, here is the latest weather report for you and your family. This morning, we’re seeing the sun with cloudy periods, as well as a little snow. Right now, I am at the top of Mount Raven, where it is two degrees and is expected to rise to about five degrees by noon. Overnight temperatures will probably drop to at least seven degrees below zero. Alaska is a cold place, but you’re probably used to it by now! Tomorrow’s forecast calls for more snow with a high of zero and a low of twelve degrees below zero. Conditions are perfect for skiing this weekend, but I wouldn’t want to be playing out in this cold. If you’re heading out to the mountains tomorrow, please remember to dress warmly to avoid getting sick. Next Monday is going to be a lot warmer, so maybe then it would be a good time to take the family out. Well, we’ll go back to the news room now for a look at what’s happening in sports, and stay tuned for a speech from the president this afternoon at 5:00 pm. Take care, folks!
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个世界上适合参观的最便宜的岛屿。
21.B　细节理解题。根据Grand Bahama island, the Bahamas这部分的第二句话“Visiting Lucayan National Park, which is home to both beloved Gold Rock Beach and one of the largest underwater cave (洞穴) systems in the world, is an affordable trip.”可知,在Lucayan国家公园你可以欣赏美丽的海滩。故选B。
22.B　细节理解题。通读全文并根据Dominican Republic这部分的第三句“In Santo Domingo, walk around Zona Colonial, the historic heart of the country’s capital, and you’ll find castles, cathedrals (教堂), cobblestone streets, and cafés around every corner.”可知,本文介绍的其他地方都是以自然风光为主,而Zona Colonial尤以历史古迹著称,所以Zona Colonial的特殊之处就在于它的历史古迹。故选B。
23.D　细节理解题。对比文中四处旅游景点的酒店价格, Grand Bahama island, the Bahamas部分的最后一句“There are hotel rooms at $80 a night.”; Madeira, Portugal部分的“Visitors can find hotels starting at $85 a night…”;Dominican Republic部分的“…you can find hotel deals starting at $33 a night.”; Sri Lanka部分的“Do you want to spend just $25—50 a day ”可知,在Sri Lanka可以订购最便宜的客房。故选D。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Jenny Lee和其他盲文转录员使用电脑程序将文字转换为盲文的经历。
24.C　细节理解题。根据第一段中“To know what braille feels like, take a ballpoint pen and press it hard onto a piece of paper. Now turn the paper over and touch the raised dot made by the pen point.”可知,作者通过让读者亲身感受的方式解释盲文是什么样的。故选C项。
25.D　推理判断题。根据第二段中“When Lee first saw the dots of the braille alphabet, she wondered if she’d ever be able to read and write them easily.”可知Lee对盲文的第一反应是觉得很难学会。故选D项。
26.C　词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段中“Sometimes, going over a story again and again gets tiring. That’s when Lee takes a break.”以及“When the animals aren’t working, Lee likes spending a few minutes with them.”可推知,对她来说,和狗一起玩是令人放松的。C项意为“可以帮助恢复精力的东西”,切合语境。故选C项。
27.B　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Sometimes, going over a story again and again gets tiring. ”以及最后一段中“Through my brain power and my fingers, I am putting the dots into some kids’ hands.”可知,Lee认为她的工作是累人但有意义的。故选B项。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项新的研究发现,骑自行车除了可以锻炼身体,还对青少年的大脑和社会关系有好处,这种好处会有性别差异,也受到其他健康因素的影响。
28.D　细节理解题。根据第一段中“Wilson, a researcher at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and his co-authors carried out a new study to see if taking part in a cycling programme could result in measurable changes in mind for teenagers.”可知,这项新研究关注骑自行车对青少年精神方面的影响。故选D。
29.B　细节理解题。根据第二段中“They learned cycling safety and manoeuvring(控制) skills outdoors while raising their heart rate and just having fun.”可知,在该项目中学生学习如何在骑自行车时保持安全。故选B。
30.A　推理判断题。根据第三段中Wilson所说的话“Our research shows how it benefits the mind and social relationships as well.”可知,该研究发现骑自行车也有益于大脑和社会关系;再结合第四段中Reiss所说的话“Cycling engages several parts of brain function. You are looking at your hearing, you’re balancing, you’re navigating and turning. Oftentimes, you’re doing it with someone else, so there’s the positive effect of company or group activity…”可知,Reiss也认为骑自行车可以锻炼大脑的多个功能,且其过程中的陪伴或团体活动有积极意义。由此推知,Reiss对研究发现持支持的态度。故选A。
31.C　段落大意题。根据最后一段内容,尤其是其中的“While exercise has powerful mental health benefits, it’s not universal.”和“And other aspects of healthy living are also important, noted Wilson.”可知,本段从两个方面对研究结果做出进一步的解释,一是骑自行车对精神健康的好处存在性别差异,女孩少于男孩,二是其他有关健康生活的因素也会影响这种好处的程度,例如屏幕时间和睡眠时间的长短。故选C。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“太阳能蟑螂”,这种蟑螂是半昆虫半机械,用来进入危险区域、监测环境或执行搜索和救援任务而不需要充电。文章介绍了其工作方式以及作用。
32.D　细节理解题。根据第一段中“Scientists have designed a new remote controlled insect, equipped with a battery ‘backpack’ that is powered by solar panels.”可知,科学家们设计了一种新的遥控昆虫,它配有一个由太阳能电池板供电的电池“背包”。故电子蟑螂是由人类遥控的昆虫。故选D。
33.B　推理判断题。根据第三段中“While it’s possible to build docking stations for recharging the battery, they need to return and it could disrupt time-sensitive missions. To solve the tough problem, the team wanted to create a more practical version that does not need to return to a docking station when it runs out of power.”可知,制造电子蟑螂的一个大的挑战是充电会延迟紧急任务。故选B。
34.D　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Therefore, they designed an on-board solar cell that could continuously ensure that the cockroach stays charged while it works.”可知,他们设计了一种机载太阳能电池,可以确保蟑螂在工作时保持充电状态。即半机械蟑螂在工作时仍然可以充电。故选D。
35.A　主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Scientists have designed a new remote controlled insect, equipped with a battery ‘backpack’ that is powered by solar panels.”并结合文章主要内容可知,本文介绍了“太阳能蟑螂”,这种蟑螂是半昆虫半机械,用来进入危险区域、监测环境或执行搜索和救援任务而不需要充电。A选项“太阳能蟑螂”最符合文章标题。故选A。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了卡通片的制作过程。
36.F　根据上文“Toy Story, Cars, Finding Nemo, Wall-E, Up—you have probably watched all these films.”,及下文“Let’s go through the processes of creating a cartoon film.”可知,人们一定想知道这些卡通片是怎样制作出来的。所以F项(你有没有想过这些神奇的卡通电影是如何制作出来的 )符合上下文语境,该项中的how these amazing cartoon films were made呼应the processes of creating a cartoon film。故选F。
37.A　根据上文“The first step is to write down the main ideas of the story.”,及下文“Based on the storyboard, the art department creates the first draft for the characters, their clothing and emotions, and the design sets.”可知,人们根据剧情梗概图绘制出初稿。所以A项(由此,剧情梗概图被绘制出来。)符合上下文语境,该项中的that指代上文中的the main ideas,storyboards与下文的based on the storyboard吻合。故选A。
38.E　根据上文“A special computer program is used to create 3D shapes of the characters, sets and props—this is called modelling.”可知,布景和道具是由计算机程序制作出来的。所以E项(布景和道具的装饰是用软件制作的。)符合上下文语境。其中the sets and props与上文的sets and props一致。故选E。
39.D　根据上文“They use 3D software to create the movements of each character, the skeleton’s (骨架) movements, facial expressions and more, among key frames (帧) in the story.”可知,这些设计应该是有的简单,有的复杂。所以,D项(有些形状很简单,但有些非常复杂。)符合上下文语境,是对上文的进一步解释。故选D。
40.G　根据下文“The computers draw each frame one by one, with each frame slightly different from the previous one.”可知,这些都是由电脑制作的。所以,G项(所有的3D角色,他们的动作以及灯光都是由电脑完成的。)符合上下文语境。故选G。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道,主要讲的是一个11岁的男孩让他的头发长到近一英尺半长,三年多后他剪了头发提供给患癌症的孩子作为假发的善行。
41.C　根据后文内容以及最后一段的“…the girl who would receive the wig…”可知,一个女孩会接受由Kilian的头发制成的一顶假发,所以这里是指一个11岁的男孩Kilian让他的头发长到近一英尺半长,三年多后才去理发。故选C。chance机会;surprise惊讶,惊喜;haircut理发;prize奖品。
42.B　根据下文with cancer可知,此处表示和癌症作斗争的孩子们。故选B。encounter偶遇; struggle斗争; argument争论;test测试。
43.A　根据上文“…expect anything…”以及语境可知,此处表示“他不期待任何回报”。故选A。in return作为回报; in addition另外; in time及时; in turn轮流,依次。
44.C　根据下文“…he decided to do more than…the hair. He started to collect money and ended up raising $2,125.”可知,此处表示“他要做一件值得做的事”。故选C。reasonable合理的;fashionable时髦的;worthwhile值得的;traditional传统的。
45.D　根据下文“…hair braiding (编织) that almost made him give up…”可知,男孩编个辫子会不舒服。故选D。impossible不可能的;informal不正式的;unusual不寻常的;uncomfortable不舒服的。
46.C　根据下文“…he decided to do more than…the hair. He started to collect money and ended up raising $2,125.”可知,Kilian决心帮助陌生人。故选C。careful仔细的;ashamed惭愧的;determined下定决心的;talented有才能的。
47.D　根据下文“…it cost a lot to make a wig (假发)…”以及下文提到的筹款可知,这里是指Kilian发现制作假发的成本很高。故选D。explore探索;understand理解;assume设想;discover发现。
48.B　根据上文的描述以及下文“I know a little girl, who…to be right in our neighbourhood, could wear that hair.”可知,这里指他为别人提供头发,不仅如此,他还去募捐。故选B。acquire获得; provide提供; order命令; sell卖。
49.A　根据上文“…he decided to do more than…the hair. He started to collect money and ended up raising $2,125.”可知,此处表示Kilian把自己的头发留长并剪下来给别人当假发,这是慷慨的举动。故选A。generosity慷慨;inspiration灵感;patience耐心;honesty诚实。
50.B　根据下文to be right in our neighbourhood可知,句子表示“我认识一个小女孩,她正好住在我们附近”,happen to do sth/to be…意为“碰巧……”。故选B。agree同意;happen碰巧;intend打算;tend倾向于。
51.A　根据下文“…have a heart of gold!”和他留长头发来提供给别人做假发可知,Kilian显然有一颗金子般的心。故选A。obviously显然;typically通常;gradually逐渐;regularly有规律地。
52.C　根据下文“…to set up a meeting between Kilian and the girl who would receive the wig…”可知,Jeffrey答应给Kilian和女孩安排一次会面。故选C。prefer偏爱; refuse拒绝; promise答应;forget忘记。
53.C　根据上文“…he decided to do more than…the hair.”可知,女孩将获得由他捐赠的头发制成的假发。故选C。designed被设计的;decorated被装饰的;donated被捐赠的; coloured有颜色的。
54.D　根据下文on Facebook可知,他还在Facebook上发布了这个感人的故事。故选D。exchange交换;publish出版;prove证明;post发(帖子)。
55.B　根据上文“A boy aged 11 who let his hair grow to almost a foot and a half long, finally got a…after more than three years.”和下文in the last three years可知,此处表示“Jeffrey希望Kilian过去三年的历程能激励其他人采取行动”。故选B。habit习惯;journey历程;creativity创造力;energy能量。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了杭州亚运会的官方吉祥物,一组名为“江南忆”的机器人。
56.was held　考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。动词hold和主语之间是被动关系,根据时间状语可知,本句描述过去发生的事情,用一般过去时的被动语态。主语专有名词是一个整体,谓语用单数形式,故填was held。
57.a　考查冠词。单数可数名词短语major sporting event是泛指概念,应用不定冠词。major是辅音音素开头,故填a。
58.named　考查非谓语动词。此处是非谓语,动词name和名词robots之间是被动关系,故用其过去分词作后置定语。故填named。
59.which　考查定语从句。此处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为three robotic figures, Lianlian, Congcong and Chenchen,指物,应用关系代词which引导从句,作主语。故填which。
60.reflection　考查名词。不定冠词a后应用其名词单数reflection作表语。故填reflection。
61.features　考查名词复数。根据前文various可知,此处可数名词应用复数。故填features。
62.what　考查主语从句。分析句子可知,此处引导主语从句,指物,应用连接代词what引导从句,作宾语。故填what。
63.Representing　考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知,该句已有谓语,此处为非谓语,动词represent和主语之间是主动关系,故用其现在分词作状语。句首首字母大写,故填Representing。
64.to　考查介词。短语response to意为“对……的反应”。故填to。
65.globally　考查副词。作状语和in China并列,应用副词。故填globally。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear David,
I’m sorry to hear that you have been worrying about your health recently. I would like to share my opinions about how to keep healthy with you.
Firstly, it is critical to have a balanced diet, which will make us strong and energetic. Besides, enough sleep is of equal importance, because it will allow our body to readjust and gain energy for the next day. Only when we have adequate sleep can we get fully refreshed. In addition, proper exercise is supposed to be done. Taking exercise will build up our strength and get us relaxed.
I sincerely hope my advice will be helpful to you.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者养了一只猫叫作Oreo,一天晚上,Oreo突然把作者吵醒,刚开始作者不明其意,后来发现原来是暴风雨来了,多亏了Oreo的提醒,作者成功躲过灾害。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“我们朝地下室走去。”可知,第一段可描写作者躲到地下室后的情况。
②由第二段首句内容“我发现我的房子被一棵倒下的树毁坏了。”可知,第二段可描写作者劫后余生的感悟。
2.续写线索:半夜被Oreo吵醒—感到奇怪—发现暴风雨来了—去地下室躲避—发现房子被毁坏—感悟
One possible version:
We headed for the basement(地下室). Once there, I sat on the floor with Oreo on my lap as the wind blew and the thunder boomed(时间状语从句). Then there was a great crash that shook the house(定语从句). Hearing the noise(现在分词作状语), Oreo turned to me, with his eyes full of fear(with复合结构). I had no idea what it was about. In spite of this, I had a feeling that something terrible must have happened to my house(同位语从句). The storm continued for a few minutes and then passed as quickly as it had arrived. Oreo and I headed back upstairs.
I discovered that my house had been damaged(毁坏) by a fallen tree. The tree knocked a big hole in the roof right above my bed. If I had been on that bed, I could have been killed(虚拟语气). I felt so relieved and happy that I couldn’t hide my tears(结果状语从句). Thank goodness that Oreo had sensed the coming storm and woken me up. That old cat saved my life! This was an episode in my life that I would never forget(定语从句).阶段素养测评卷(一)
Units 1—2
(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 advise the woman to do
A.Check the map.
B.Get off immediately.
C.Ask the conductor.
(　)2.What kind of music does the man like
A.Jazz. B.Rock. C.Opera.
(　)3.Why doesn’t the woman want to go shopping today
A.She is too tired. 　　　B.She has to work.
C.She is waiting for the sale tomorrow.
(　)4.What does the man need now
A.Ice cream. B.Milk. C.Water.
(　)5.How long did the festival last
A.10 days. B.14 days. C.7 days.
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 discussing
A.The weather.
B.Free-time activities.
C.The weekend plan.
(　)7.What does the man plan to do this winter
A.Take some classes.
B.Go to karaoke at night.
C.Go camping with the woman.
听第 7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　)8.Why are the Greens going to Washington
A.To see Tommy’s grandparents.
B.To go on a trip.
C.To attend a meeting.
(　)9.What can we learn about Tommy
A.He misses his grandparents.
B.He’ll stay in Washington for a month.
C.He is always slow.
听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 13 题。
(　)10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Teacher and parent.
B.Teacher and student.
C.Colleagues.
(　)11.Who is Joy
A.The woman’s niece.
B.The man’s student.
C.The man’s niece.
(　)12.What does the woman say about the heavy study burden
A.It does harm to children’s health.
B.It is the result of bad study habits.
C.It mainly comes from school.
(　)13.What should parents do according to the man
A.Help children develop good study habits.
B.Put more pressure on children.
C.Improve children’s interest in learning.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
(　)14.What does the man probably do
A.A wildlife expert.
B.A photographer.
C.A traveller.
(　)15.What does the man think of his job
A.Boring. B.Interesting. C.Challenging.
(　)16.Why did the man go to Hawaii
A.To have a holiday.
B.To take photos.
C.To do research.
(　)17.Where does the man sleep when he travels alone
A.In a hotel.
B.In a sleeping bag.
C.In a guest house.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
(　)18.What will the temperature be on Mount Raven at noon
A.About five degrees.
B.About two degrees.
C.About zero degrees.
(　)19.When does the speaker recommend taking the family out
A.Tomorrow.
B.This weekend.
C.Next Monday.
(　)20.What can listeners hear today at 5:00 pm
A.A sports report.
B.A speech by the president.
C.Another weather report.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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
Cheapest islands in the world to visit
Grand Bahama island, the Bahamas
As the northernmost of the 700 islands of the Bahamas, Grand Bahama dishes out plenty of cheap activities alongside its white-sand beaches. Visiting Lucayan National Park, which is home to both beloved Gold Rock Beach and one of the largest underwater cave (洞穴) systems in the world, is an affordable trip. There are hotel rooms at $80 a night.
Madeira, Portugal
Though closer to mainland Africa, Madeira is a part of Portugal known for its breathtaking natural beauty. Visitors can find hotels starting at $85 a night, and enjoy plenty of low-cost activities, like rowing a boat around the volcanic Porto Moniz natural swimming pools, and admiring the never-ending views around the island. No wonder it’s been called the “Hawaii of Europe”.
Dominican Republic
Looking for one of the least expensive Caribbean islands The Dominican Republic is full of affordable surprises. In Santo Domingo, walk around Zona Colonial, the historic heart of the country’s capital, and you’ll find castles, cathedrals (教堂), cobblestone streets, and cafés around every corner. During the low season (summer), you can find hotel deals starting at $33 a night.
Sri Lanka
Do you want to spend just $25—50 a day Then go to Sri Lanka. Since the South Asian island country is one of the largest tea producers in the world, start with a tea factory tour on a peaceful hike. Taking a train ride through the hills from Kandy to Badulla or from Colombo to Galle is an enjoyable and affordable way to see the countryside.
(　)21.What can you do in Lucayan National Park
A.Visit a huge castle.
B.Enjoy the beautiful beach.
C.Swim in Porto Moniz.
D.Go on a tea factory tour.
(　)22.What is special about Zona Colonial
A.It requires booking.
B.It has historic sites.
C.It is famous for tea.
D.It is closed in summer.
(　)23.Which of the following may provide a hotel room at the lowest price
A.Dominican Republic.　　　　　B.The Bahamas.
C.Portugal. D.Sri Lanka.
B
Most kids can walk into a library or bookstore and find hundreds of books to read. But it’s not that simple for kids who are blind. They read in a different way. Jenny Lee and other braille (盲文) transcribers take the printed words of a book and change them into a code of raised dots. Blind people can read these dots with their fingers. To know what braille feels like, take a ballpoint pen and press it hard onto a piece of paper. Now turn the paper over and touch the raised dot made by the pen point.
When Lee first saw the dots of the braille alphabet, she wondered if she’d ever be able to read and write them easily. She took a class and practised hard for about six months before she passed the final exam: she had to convert 35 pages of a book into braille. Today, Lee works for a publisher. One of her jobs is to change children’s books into braille.
To do this, Lee first types the story into a computer and then uses a computer program to translate it into the braille code. Next, she looks over the translation several times to make sure it’s mistake-free. After that, a copy of the braille story is printed with a special printer. Then Lee and a proofreader work together to find and correct any mistakes. When a book is ready, many copies of it are printed. Afterwards, some are sold through websites and others are sent to libraries.
Sometimes, going over a story again and again gets tiring. That’s when Lee takes a break. Several of Jenny Lee’s co-workers, who are blind, use guide dogs. When the animals aren’t working, Lee likes spending a few minutes with them. To her, playing with dogs “is always a pick-me-up in the middle of the day”.
“I love this mission,” Lee says. “Through my brain power and my fingers, I am putting the dots into some kids’ hands.”
(　)24.How does the writer explain what braille feels like
A.By explaining what braille words look like.
B.By describing how blind people read books.
C.By asking readers to experience it themselves.
D.By giving examples of different braille words.
(　)25.What was Lee’s first reaction to braille
A.She was excited to get a new skill.
B.She was amazed at the clever idea.
C.She realized she could teach it herself.
D.She believed it would be difficult to learn.
(　)26.What does the underlined word “pick-me-up” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean
A.A discussion to release work stress.
B.Something to improve one’s appetite.
C.Something to help restore one’s spirit.
D.A free ride accompanied by a guide dog.
(　)27.What does Lee think of her job
A.Profitable and hopeful.
B.Tiring but meaningful.
C.Relaxing and helpful.
D.Boring but challenging.
C
Anyone who’s lived through middle school knows those years can be particularly challenging. Some research shows the youth across the US are struggling with mental health. The physical health benefits of bike riding have been well-documented. Wilson, a researcher at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and his co-authors carried out a new study to see if taking part in a cycling programme could result in measurable changes in mind for teenagers.
The study involved more than 1,200 students aged 11 to 14. Students participated in a cycling class for at least three days a week, for a period of 6 weeks. They learned cycling safety and manoeuvring(控制) skills outdoors while raising their heart rate and just having fun. The students completed standardized questionnaires before and after the programme designed to measure their health.
“We know cycling can benefit the body. Our research shows how it benefits the mind and social relationships as well. Bike riding can be an ideal activity for adolescents because of the benefits it offers,” said Wilson.
“Cycling engages several parts of brain function. You are looking at your hearing, you’re balancing, you’re navigating and turning. Oftentimes, you’re doing it with someone else, so there’s the positive effect of company or group activity,” said Allan Reiss, a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine.
While exercise has powerful mental health benefits, it’s not universal. For example, previous research has shown that teenage girls are at higher risk of mental health problems like depression and anxiety than boys. The current study found that, while middle school girls reported increased well-being after participating in the cycling programme, that increase “may just reach the kind of baseline level for male students”, Wilson said. And other aspects of healthy living are also important, noted Wilson. The study found that teenagers who didn’t limit screen time to a maximum of two hours a day, or who got less than the recommended 8.5 hours of sleep, saw less improvement in their well-being, he said.
(　)28.What does the new study mainly focus on
A.Challenges in middle school.
B.The youth in America.
C.Physical benefits of cycling.
D.Mental effects of bike riding.
(　)29.What did the students do in the programme
A.Attend the cycling class for a week.
B.Learn how to keep safe while cycling.
C.Raise their heart rate by cycling indoors.
D.Design questions to measure their health.
(　)30.What is Reiss’ attitude to the result of the study
A.Supportive.　　　　B.Doubtful.
C.Unclear. D.Negative.
(　)31.What is the last paragraph mainly about
A.Application of the research results.
B.Doubts about the research methods.
C.Further explanation of the research findings.
D.Supporting evidence from previous research.
D
While it may sound like something that has crawled out of your nightmares, cyborg cockroaches (蟑螂) have arrived as friends rather than foes. Scientists have designed a new remote controlled insect, equipped with a battery “backpack” that is powered by solar panels.
The cockroach, which is part insect and part machine, is intended to enter dangerous areas, monitor the environment or undertake search and rescue missions without being recharged. The researchers had to install some components into a tiny pack to allow for the cockroach’s natural movements.
The cockroaches are still alive, but sensory organs attached to the end of their bodies send electrical impulses that cause the insects to move right or left. A battery is necessary for the sending and receiving of these electrical signals, which needs to be charged up. While it’s possible to build docking stations for recharging the battery, they need to return and it could disrupt time-sensitive missions. To solve the tough problem, the team wanted to create a more practical version that does not need to return to a docking station when it runs out of power.
Therefore, they designed an on-board solar cell that could continuously ensure that the cockroach stays charged while it works. However, the cockroach has a limited surface area available for all the components necessary to move its legs and keep it powered. The solution was to design a special “backpack” that could neatly carry both the wireless leg-control module and rechargeable battery. This was attached to the top of the insect on its front, and was 3D printed to fit perfectly to the curved surface of the cockroach. It allowed this electronic device to be stably fixed on the insect for over a month, while leaving enough space to implant the solar panel.
Famously able to survive a nuclear war, cockroaches have been the inspiration for a number of technologies in recent years. Different teams of scientists have designed remote-controlled robo-bugs that can climb walls, carry objects and find humans during search-and-rescue missions.
(　)32.What is a cyborg cockroach
A.A tiny backpack with a solar panel.
B.A robot working as a power station.
C.A kind of bug discovered by scientists.
D.An insect remote-controlled by humans.
(　)33.What is a big challenge to create cyborg cockroaches
A.The components are too small.
B.Recharging can delay urgent tasks.
C.Sending electrical impulses is dangerous.
D.Their organs can’t receive signals timely.
(　)34.What do we know about the cyborg cockroaches in Paragraph 4
A.The special backpack is fixed on their legs.
B.3D printing solves all problems perfectly.
C.They have a limited surface to store power.
D.They can still get charged while working.
(　)35.What is the best title of the passage
A.A solar powered cockroach
B.The future of rescue missions
C.New recharged solar panels
D.Cockroaches’ special backpack
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。
Toy Story, Cars, Finding Nemo, Wall-E, Up—you have probably watched all these films. 36.　　　　 Let’s go through the processes of creating a cartoon film.
Creating the storyboard
The first step is to write down the main ideas of the story. 37.　　　　 Based on the storyboard, the art department creates the first draft for the characters, their clothing and emotions, and the design sets.
Making characters using 3D modelling
A special computer program is used to create 3D shapes of the characters, sets and props—this is called modelling. 38.　　　　 Special equipment is used to record points on these shapes. This information is then sent to a software program which recreates the 3D shapes.
Making them move
The layout crew (摄影构图组) decide how these characters should move and then the cartoonists take over. They use 3D software to create the movements of each character, the skeleton’s (骨架) movements, facial expressions and more, among key frames (帧) in the story. 39.　　　
Dressing up for the show
The sets and props are “dressed” according to the designs laid out by the art department. The skin and hair for the characters, their costumes as well as special lighting effects such as shadows, shining reflections are also created.
Letting the show begin
40.　　　　 The computers draw each frame one by one, with each frame slightly different from the previous one. Each frame takes 5—6 hours to create—imagine how much computing power and time it will take to create 24 frames per second of a 2-hour film!
A.From that, storyboards are drawn.
B.All these films have cost a large amount of money.
C.Remember too, that the movements have to be smooth!
D.Some of these shapes are simple, but some are very complex.
E.The decorations of the sets and props are created using software.
F.Have you ever wondered how these amazing cartoon films were made
G.All the 3D characters, their movements, and lighting are to be done by computers.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A boy aged 11 who let his hair grow to almost a foot and a half long, finally got a 　41　 after more than three years.
The kid, Kilian, is not sporting a new hairstyle to improve his appearance, but to help children in their 　42　 with cancer. “He didn’t expect anything 　43　. He was about to do something 　44　,” his mother said.
Despite the misunderstandings from others and the 　45　 hair braiding (编织) that almost made him give up, Kilian was 　46　 to help strangers. After 　47　 it cost a lot to make a wig (假发), he decided to do more than 　48　 the hair. He started to collect money and ended up raising $2,125.
Before leaving the salon (发廊) , Kilian received a call from Jeffrey, the founder of Wigs for Kids, who heard about his 　49　. “I know a little girl, who 　50　 to be right in our neighbourhood, could wear that hair. Kilian, you 　51　 have a heart of gold!” Jeffrey 　52　 to set up a meeting between Kilian and the girl who would receive the wig from his 　53　 hair. And he also 　54　 the touching story on Facebook, hoping Kilian’s 　55　 in the last three years will inspire others to act.
(　)41.A.chance　　　　　　　　B.surprise
C.haircut D.prize
(　)42.A.encounter B.struggle
C.argument D.test
(　)43.A.in return B.in addition
C.in time D.in turn
(　)44.A.reasonable B.fashionable
C.worthwhile D.traditional
(　)45.A.impossible B.informal
C.unusual D.uncomfortable
(　)46.A.careful B.ashamed
C.determined D.talented
(　)47.A.exploring B.understanding
C.assuming D.discovering
(　)48.A.acquire B.provide
C.order D.sell
(　)49.A.generosity B.inspiration
C.patience D.honesty
(　)50.A.agrees B.happens
C.intends D.tends
(　)51.A.obviously B.typically
C.gradually D.regularly
(　)52.A.preferred B.refused
C.promised D.forgot
(　)53.A.designed B.decorated
C.donated D.coloured
(　)54.A.exchanged B.published
C.proved D.posted
(　)55.A.habit B.journey
C.creativity D.energy
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 19th Asian Games, also known as the Hangzhou Asian Games, 56.　　　　 (hold) from September 23 to October 8, 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. As 57.　　　　 major sporting event, the Hangzhou Asian Games has its own official mascots, a group of robots 58.　　　　 (name) “Memories of Jiangnan”. The mascots consist of three robotic figures, Lianlian, Congcong and Chenchen, 59.　　　　 fully integrate the history and culture, natural ecology and innovation of Hangzhou. Lianlian is a 60.　　　　 (reflect) of West Lake; Congcong symbolizes the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City (良渚古城遗址), while Chenchen stands for the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.
The design of the mascots was a long process. After fierce competition, “Memories of Jiangnan” finally stood out of more than 4,000 candidates. The designer of the mascots, Zhang Wen, said: “Apart from the various cultural 61.　　　　(feature) conveyed by the mascots, 62.　　　　 I also want to emphasize is the technological advance of Hangzhou, a digital and intelligent city.”
63.　　　　 (represent) the spirit of the Asian Games as well as the cultural heritage of Hangzhou, the mascots have received great attention since they were disclosed on April 3rd, 2020. In general, the public response 64.　　　　 the mascots has been positive. With their unique design and inspiring message, the mascots have become popular in China and even 65.　　　　 (global).
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,你的英国好友David发来邮件,说他最近十分担忧自己的身体状况并询问如何保持健康。请你给他回一封信,内容包括:
1.表达关心;
2.给出建议:均衡的饮食、充足的睡眠、适当的锻炼等。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear David,




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。
Cats are a mysterious kind of animal—there is more passing in their minds than we know of. I can’t agree more with this because of my recent experience.
It was the Sunday before Labour Day, and I was tired after spending the day on a picnic in a relative’s garden. I looked out of the window before climbing onto bed. Stars filled the night sky, and crickets(蟋蟀) gently sang in the darkness. All seemed right with the world.
My big, old black-and-white cat, Oreo, lay on the foot of my bed where he slept every night, keeping my feet warm. I climbed onto bed and immediately fell into deep sleep.
I had just fallen asleep when Oreo woke me up by walking over my stomach. I looked at the bedside clock: 3:10 am. I had no idea why Oreo was troubling me. He’d never done that before unless I overslept in the morning, but that usually happened at 8:00 am, not in the middle of the night.
I pushed Oreo off me, rolled over and pulled the blanket (毯子) over my head. But Oreo didn’t stop. He stepped on my head and began to make noises loudly. “Oreo,”I said. “Go back to sleep.”
But Oreo wouldn’t stop. He kept walking on my stomach and legs, continuing to trouble me. Suddenly, there was a crash of thunder (雷), and I sat up on the bed and looked out of the window. Lightning filled the sky. Strong winds blew through the window. Rain started to come down hard, making it almost impossible to see the trees in the yard. Soon the wind was picking up and the branches of the trees were moving violently(强烈地).A terrible storm had started.
Seeing the sight, I was struck with horror. Thinking that it was not safe to stay in the house, I climbed out of bed, put on my clothes, and held Oreo in my arms.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
We headed for the basement (地下室).


Paragraph 2:
I discovered that my house had been damaged (毁坏)by a fallen tree.

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