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1—5　　BBAAA　 6—10　 CBABC　 11—15　ACBAB　　16—20　CBACC
21—25　DCABB 26—30　DABDC 31—35　ADDAC 36—40　EDACB
41—45　ABDCD 46—50　ABCAB 51—55　DCBAD
第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: Have you seen my jacket I left it right here next to the dresser last night.
M: I haven’t seen it. Was it next to this pair of trousers Oh, look, what is this
Text 2
W: Hello. Appointments.
M: Hello. Could I make an appointment with Dr Smith next Tuesday please Early morning, if possible.
W: Well, we open at 8:00, and there’s an opening at 8:30 or 9:00.
M: Thanks. I’ll take the earlier one.
Text 3
W: Your hair is a bit long.
M: I know. I’d like to get a haircut. Is there a barber’s shop near here
W: Yes, there is one just across the street, opposite the post office.
Text 4
W: Ken, my daughter has got a fever and I must take her to hospital. I’m afraid I can’t go to the meeting. Could you please help me hand in my report to Mr Smith
M: Sure, no problem. Just take good care of your baby and don’t worry about the meeting.
Text 5
M: I got a “C” on my English test. What am I going to tell my mum
W: Tell her the truth. It’s better than lying about it. Besides, a “C” is average. It’s not that bad.
M: But I feel as if it were the end of the world.
Text 6
W: So, you’re back from Paris! What do you think of the Louvre Museum
M: Actually, I didn’t go to the Louvre.
W: Oh. Well, how about the other famous places The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame…
M: Those kinds of places didn’t attract me.
W: You must have found Paris pretty boring then!
M: Boring No way! I went to different restaurants and different clubs every night. The food was wonderful. And I heard some fantastic music. It was the best vacation I’ve ever had!
Text 7
M: Listen, Alice. I’m phoning because I want to invite you to a party at our new house.
W: New house
M: Yes. We’ve just moved. That’s why we’re throwing this party. We know you’re very busy, but we’d love you to come.
W: Yes, I’d love to. When is it
M: This Saturday evening.
W: Well…I’ll have a test next Monday and an article to hand in on Tuesday. Will the party go on very late
M: Until one in the morning. But you don’t have to stay that long. How about it
W: All right. I’ll come. When does the party start
M: Come at any time after eight.
W: Good. I’m looking forward to seeing you again.
Text 8
M: Claire, I heard that you were admitted into Harvard University, right
W: Yes, I received the letter on Friday, the day before yesterday.
M: Congratulations! You must have worked hard during your high school.
W: Well, I always got A’s on my tests. I took three separate courses for four months for the SAT.
M: What do you think is the most important during learning
W: In my opinion, it’s the learning habit that helped me earn the letter from Harvard. Believe it or not, I never burned the midnight oil.
M: Why didn’t you choose Princeton I remember your aunt graduated from Princeton years ago.
W: My best friend Madelyn joined Harvard last year. I really wanted to go there because of her, although Princeton offered me a scholarship.
M: Oh, I got it. When will you go to Harvard
W: In September. Before that, I’ll fly to China and other Asian countries. I’ve been longing to taste food and meet people there. I’ve decided to work part-time to cover my expenses at college.
Text 9
W: Can I enter the competition on my own
M: Of course. The aim of the competition is to encourage young people to share ideas and work together.
W: Does our coach have to work in our school
M: No, but this person does need to be working in a school, for example, it could be the French assistant in Woods High School.
W: How can we sign up for it
M: It’s easy. Visit our website and fill in the application form online. We accept neither e-mails nor application letters.
W: What do you do if we have technical problems
M: Very good question. If you read the rules on our website, you’ll see that if you are unable to upload your website because of problems with our server, we’ll do everything we can to help you.
W: If we win, what will we get
M: All the information of the prizes is on our website. You can read carefully for more details.
W: OK. Thank you very much!
Text 10
M: I am here today to announce that I am running for the student body president! Many of my teachers were trying to convince me to run, and my parents thought it would be good for my future, but the real reason is you guys. I have been at this school for three full years, and I want to do something special before I leave for the University of Texas next year. Many people have promised to put new soda machines in the cafeteria or build a new baseball field. These might be popular choices, but I’d rather do something that will help everyone. I want to set up a technology lab that all students and teachers will have access to. Sirra Nevada High School is the only public high school in California that still doesn’t have modern computers. Studies show that technology skills are what employers are looking for in the 21st century, and everyone here should learn them. We’ll be able to offer a whole new set of classes, and we can use the technology lab to do our homework, research topics for papers, and relax between classes. Vote for me if you want to see this great idea become a reality. Thank you!
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍了《新科学家》杂志举办的大思想家系列活动的四场在线讲座。
21. D　细节理解题。根据第二段“Save ￡20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series (available on-demand) or purchase single ticket for just ￡13 per lecture (available by early booking).”可知,单场的票价是13英镑,购买一个系列可以节约20英镑,因此买一个系列的票价为4*13-20=32英镑。故选D项。
22. C　细节理解题。根据A brief history of timekeeping with Chad Orzel部分的“From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5,000-year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad Orzel, the internationally best-selling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, offers us a witty journey through scientific theory and quirky (怪异的) historical detail.”可知,Chad Orzel的讲座是关于时间标记的历史。故选C项。
23. A　推理判断题。根据第一段的“If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.”可知,这四个讲座的共同之处是它们都针对科学爱好者。故选A项。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者陪同女儿前往波士顿参加泰勒·斯威夫特音乐会的经历及感悟。
24. B　句意理解题。根据画线部分上文“Swift’s music is not my type, and I felt the concert scene these days was meaningless and complete nonsense.”可知,作者不认同当下的音乐和现场表演。结合句中转折连词but可知,上下文是转折关系。根据画线部分下文“…keep up with the times…”可推知,作者尽管不认同,但仍然想要与时俱进,了解新的思想和时尚知识。故选B项。
25. B　推理判断题。根据第二段中“Swift’s music is not my type…”可知,作者并不喜欢泰勒·斯威夫特的音乐。根据第三段“Arriving in Boston, my daughter was over the moon…”可知,她的女儿是斯威夫特的狂热歌迷,所以当作者自称“Swiftie(Taylor Swift 的支持者的非正式称呼)”时,女儿会纠正她。故选B项。
26. D　细节理解题。根据第四段中“The ugly: the environmental impact of people driving from all over the place to get to the concert and all the trash from 100,000 people.”可知,作者用“丑陋”来形容她的演唱会经历是因为她对人们污染环境的行为不满意。故选D项。
27. A　推理判断题。根据第五段中“After an evening of taking it all in, I saw that Swift is a force to be reckoned with. She is young and beautiful, and superbly talented and smart. Her ability to persist, be savvy (有见识的) and entertain makes her an impressive figure.”及最后一段可知,作者对她女儿的偶像泰勒·斯威夫特持支持的态度。故选A项。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究表明,仅仅四分钟的闲聊就可以揭示我们的性格,并影响随后的社交互动,专家建议我们在谈话中表现出真诚和体贴的特质。
28. B　词义猜测题。根据第三段中“The results showed that those who chatted scored higher in predicting their partner’s IQ and personality test responses…”(结果显示,那些聊天的人在预测对方的智商和性格测试结果方面得分更高……)和“Our research suggests that in just a few minutes of small talk, we begin to form a mental model of the person we’re talking to…”可知,一项研究结果表明,通过四分钟的闲聊,我们的性格就会显露出来,被交谈的另一方知晓。因此reveal意为“透露,揭示”,与give away意思相近。故选B项。
29. D　推理判断题。根据第三段中“Our research suggests that in just a few minutes of small talk, we begin to form a mental model of the person we’re talking to…”(我们的研究表明,在短短几分钟的闲聊中,我们就开始形成一个与我们交谈的人的心理模型……)和倒数第二段中“The results also depended on the relationships they established through small talk.”(结果还取决于他们通过闲聊建立的关系。)可知,通过对话,我们得以了解对方的性格等心理特质,并建立一定的关系,从而可以比较准确地预测对方的行为。由此可推知,对话中建立的印象和联系帮助参与者预测得更为准确。故选D项。
30. C　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“While asking questions helps build relationships with people, people will be happy to have a chat if you show that you care about others. My advice is to be sincere (真诚的) and considerate.”可知,Nightingall建议通过做到真诚和体贴来与他人建立良好的关系。故选C项。
31. A　推理判断题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了一项研究结果表明,仅仅四分钟的闲聊就可以揭示我们的性格,并影响随后的社交互动,具体陈述了研究的对象、过程和数据。因此,A项“呈现一项研究结果。”符合文章的目的。故选A项。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了科学家已经创造出了由石墨烯制成的功能半导体,这可能为未来开发速度更快、效率更高的新型计算机奠定基础。
32. D　词义猜测题。but前后表示转折,根据画线词上文“Graphene, a material made from a single layer of carbon atoms, is a good electrical conductor resistant to heat and acids.”可知,上文介绍了石墨烯的特征和作为导电体的良好性能,所以后文应介绍石墨烯存在的问题。再根据第三段中的“The problem has been the lack of what is known as a bandgap.”可推知,由于带隙的问题,这种可以随意被控制导电或断电的功能石墨烯半导体难倒了科学家。evaded意为“使难倒”,与puzzled(使困惑)意思最接近。故选D项。
33. D　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Semiconductors have bands of higher and lower energy and a point—the bandgap—at which excited electrons can jump from one to the other. This effectively allows the flow of current to be switched on and off, so it is either conducting or not conducting, creating the binary system of zeros and ones used in digital computers.”可知,带隙能够让被激发的电子从一个带隙跳到另一个带隙,可以有效地允许电流的开启和关闭,因此它非常关键。故选D项。
34. A　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“De Heer said the electrical properties of a graphene semiconductor were far better than those of silicon chips.”可知,石墨烯半导体比硅芯片有更好的电学性能。故选A项。
35. C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“But he is sceptical about the view that the world will soon shift to graphene chips, because silicon has such a head start.”(但他对世界很快就会转向石墨烯芯片这一观点表示怀疑,因为硅有如此领先的优势。)可推知,对于不久的将来石墨烯芯片得到应用的可能性,David持怀疑态度。故选C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提高自我控制能力。
36. E　根据上文“Some of us have more than others. And research shows that those with more self-control tend to be happier. But the problem is that we usually only get rewarded in the future.”可知,上文提到了我们通常只在未来得到奖励,E项“因此,我们一直在权衡是等待还是现在就拥有它。”符合语境。故选E。
37. D　根据上文“He says that the ironic thing about self-control is that those who are really good at it don’t have to practise it.”以及后文“When you love and desire something that tends to be better for you, like studying, working hard or exercising, for example, you don’t have to think about doing it.”可知,上文提到了那些真正擅长自我控制的人并不需要练习自我控制,故空处承接上文,进一步说明这类人的特点。D项“他们可以毫不费力地一直保持好习惯。”符合语境。故选D。
38. A　根据上文“When it comes to improving self-control, Inzlicht says it is difficult to change the personality that you’re born with.”可知,改变天生具有的性格很困难,A项“然而,这并不意味着你对此无能为力。”承接上文,转折语义,说明也不是没有办法,引出下文“A wide body of research shows that you can improve self-control for a particular behaviour you want to change or a habit you’d like to develop.”,符合语境。故选A。
39. C　根据上文“Some gyms will charge you a certain amount of money for a year-long membership and then give you a few cents back every time you come.”可知,有些健身房会用给几分钱的方式吸引你去锻炼,C项“即使是少量的钱也能激励人们去锻炼。”承接上文,选项中a small amount of money和上文中a few cents相对应,符合语境。故选C。
40. B　根据下文“Part of failing at developing self-control is in getting frustrated at yourself for not changing overnight.”可知,下文提到了人们可能会因为急于求成导致失败,从而阻碍自我控制的发展,所以建议要循序渐进。B项“Inzlicht说,成功的另一个秘诀是循序渐进。”符合语境。故选B。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文,主要描述了一些日常生活中容易被忽视的善举,以及这些善举带来的积极影响。
41. A　根据前文“Last night, during my eldest son’s basketball game…”以及后文“…sitting next to a lady with a young son.”可知,作者去看大儿子的篮球比赛时,碰巧坐在一对母子的旁边。故选A项。 happen碰巧;intend打算;refuse拒绝;decide决定。
42. B　根据前文“The little boy turned to my youngest son, smiling at him…”可知,小男孩转向作者的小儿子,对他微笑,应是可爱的。故选B项。urgently紧急地;adorably可爱地;thoughtfully深思地;maturely成熟地。
43. D　根据后文“…reminded me how…it can (and should) be to make new friends.”可知,小男孩是在问作者的小儿子是否想和他做朋友。故选D项。 brother兄弟;teammate队友;assistant助手;friend朋友。
44. C　根据前文“During the next 20 minutes, the two boys played together happily.”可知,两个男孩在一起玩得很开心,这是一个温暖人心的场景。故选C项。 breathtaking惊人的;normal正常的;heart-warming暖心的;strange奇怪的。
45. D　根据上文“The little boy turned to my youngest son…the two boys played together happily.”可知,这提醒作者结交新朋友是多么容易。故选D项。risky有风险的;amusing有趣的;awkward令人尴尬的;easy容易的。
46. A　根据后文“…and crowded into the small space.”可知,作者一行人挤进了小空间,所以此处应该是抢占了只有两个座位的桌子。故选A项。grab抢占;leave离开;prepare准备;lay放置。
47. B　根据后文“…trade her larger table with us.”可知,这个年轻女士应是主动提出要和作者一行人交换她的大桌子。故选B项。hesitate犹豫;offer主动提出;agree同意;beg乞求。
48. C　根据前文“…one young lady came over and…to trade her larger table with us.”可知,这位年轻女士提出要和作者一行人交换她的大桌子,这是无私的行为。故选C项。 heavy沉重的;nervous紧张的;selfless无私的;lonely孤独的。
49. A　根据后文“Truthfully, I had not…correctly for the shipping charge.”可知,作者没有将运费包括在里面,所以作者要的费用不足以支付运费。故选A项。 cover足以支付;afford承担得起;change改变;produce生产。
50. B　根据前文“It doesn’t seem like it will…the shipping.”可知,作者向朋友要的钱里没有包含运费,所以此处是指作者没有计算运费,account for意为“报账”。故选B项。 plan计划;account认为是,解释;pay支付;apply应用。
51. D　根据前文“Truthfully, I had not…correctly for the shipping charge.”可知,作者要的钱里没有包含运费,所以朋友给她额外的钱当作运费。故选D项。enormous巨大的;expected预期的;total总的;additional额外的。
52. C　根据前文“…I received a(n)…sum of money.”可知,作者的朋友主动给她运费,这是个善举。故选C项。carelessness粗心;bravery勇敢;kindness善良;duty责任。
53. B　根据后文these small acts可知,小行为一般会被忽视。故选B项。praise赞扬;overlook忽视;discuss讨论;criticise批评。
54. A　根据前文with everyday difficulties可知,此处应指困难包围着我们。故选A项。surround围绕,包围;please使满意;stimulate刺激;remind提醒。
55. D　根据后文a spark可知,此处应指点燃火花。故选D项。control控制;pursue追求;hide隐藏;light点燃。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了越南籍博士生Le Duc An学习中国书法的经历。
56. has been studying/has studied　考查时态和主谓一致。分析句子可知,空处作句子的谓语,时间状语为for nearly three years,动作从过去开始发生,可以用现在完成时表示动作持续到现在,也可以用现在完成进行时表示动作会继续进行下去,主语the 33-year-old为单数,助动词应用has。故填has been studying/has studied。
57. on　考查介词。固定短语make an impression on sb表示“给某人留下印象”。故填on。
mitting　考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知,句子主干成分完整,空处的行为和谓语行为同时发生,作伴随状语,commit和he在逻辑上是主动关系,应用commit的现在分词形式。故填committing。
59. Initially　考查副词。分析句子可知,空处应用initial的副词形式initially作状语,意为“起初”,且空处位于句首,initially的首字母需大写。故填Initially。
60. To gain　考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知,空处作目的状语,表示“为了……”,应用gain的不定式形式,且空处位于句首,to的首字母需大写。故填To gain。
61. and　考查连词。根据both at school可知,此处应用连词and构成both…and…的固定结构。故填and。
62. where　考查定语从句。分析句子可知,空处引导限制性定语从句,修饰先行词places,结合“he has seen treasured scrolls of calligraphy”可知,先行词在从句中作地点状语,应用关系副词where作引导词。故填where。
63. a　考查冠词。分析句子可知,空处表示泛指,意为“灵感的一个主要来源”,应用不定冠词,且major的发音以辅音音素开头,应用a。故填a。
64. dynasties　考查名词复数。分析句子可知,空处作from的宾语,结合different (不同的)可知,dynasty应用复数形式。故填dynasties。
65. impressed　考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知,空处作宾语补足语,impress(使钦佩,使留下深刻印象)和myself在逻辑上是被动关系,应用impress的过去分词形式。故填impressed。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
An eight-kilometre hike
In order to build up students’ body and enrich our school life, our school organized an eight-kilometre hike for all Senior Two students last Saturday.
We gathered at the school gate and set off at 2 pm that day. Half an hour’s walk later, we began to climb the Longquan Mountain standing in the east of the city and covering about eight kilometres in total. To our amazement, none of the students failed to complete the whole journey despite the distance and heat. It was the breathtaking scenery accompanying us along the road that relieved our fatigue.
Not only has the activity helped us improve our physical condition, but it has strengthened the friendship among us. All the students consider it meaningful and look forward to such an activity again.
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了劳拉在六年级时加入足球队,却在比赛中犯错,导致球队输了比赛,她沮丧不已,妈妈让她好好练习,她觉得需要一个人陪她练习,母亲随后帮助劳拉练习,在随后的赛季中,劳拉进球了,努力有了回报。
【详解】
1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“第二天早上,劳拉的妈妈很早就把她摇醒了,‘来吧,劳拉;现在是足球时间。’”可知,第一段可以描写劳拉的妈妈陪伴劳拉练球及劳拉的改变。
②由第二段首句内容“下个赛季到来时,劳拉已经准备好了。”可知,第二段可以描写劳拉在下一赛季表现优越,精准进球。
2. 续写线索:劳拉的妈妈陪劳拉练习—劳拉的身体和心理发生变化—新赛季来临—劳拉参赛—精彩进球—付出得到回报
One possible version:
The next morning, Laura’s mother shook her awake early, “Come on, Laura; it’s soccer time.” Unwillingly, Laura dragged herself out of bed, still feeling disheartened from her previous season’s disappointment. However, seeing her mother’s determination, Laura found herself unable to refuse. With a nod of encouragement, Laura began her drills, her movements slow and hesitant at first. With each repetition, however, she felt a sense of determination growing within her. With her mother’s watchful eye behind the camera, Laura focused on strengthening her legs, perfecting her footwork, and sharpening her ball control skills. The hours passed in a blur of sweat and effort, but with each practice session, Laura could feel herself growing stronger, more confident, and more capable.
When the next season came around, Laura was ready. With newfound determination and strengthened resolve, she stepped onto the field with confidence. In the first game of the season, Laura’s hard work paid off. As the whistle blew, she moved past opponents with ease, displaying newfound agility and precision. With a swift move, she scored a spectacular goal, earning cheers from her teammates and spectators alike. On the way home, Laura’s friend couldn’t help but mention her remarkable improvement. “For every lock, there is a key!” Laura proudly exclaimed. Sitting in the front seat, Laura’s mother smiled silently, knowing that their perseverance and dedication had unlocked a new chapter of success for Laura on the soccer field.单元素养测评卷(三)
Unit 6
(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 is the woman looking for
A. A pair of trousers.
B. A jacket.
C. A dress.
(　)2. When will the man see Dr Smith
A. At 8:00 am. B. At 8:30 am. C. At 9:00 am.
(　)3. Where are the speakers
A. In the street.
B. In the post office.
C. In the barber’s.
(　)4. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Turn in her report to Mr Smith.
B. Take her daughter to hospital.
C. Go to a meeting instead of her.
(　)5. How does the man feel
A. Worried. B. Surprised. C. Satisfied.
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 attracted the man most in Paris
A. The Louvre Museum.
B. The Eiffel Tower.
C. Restaurants and clubs.
(　)7. How did the man feel about his vacation
A. Boring. B. Wonderful. C. Tiring.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　)8. Why does the man hold the party
A. For the house-warming.
B. For his birthday.
C. For his promotion.
(　)9. How long will the party last
A. 4 hours. B. 5 hours. C. 6 hours.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
(　)10. What day is it today
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
(　)11. What does Claire think helped her get the letter from Harvard
A. Forming good learning habits.
B. Attending extra courses.
C. Staying up late to study.
(　)12. Why did Claire choose Harvard University
A. Her aunt was studying there.
B. She has won a scholarship to it.
C. She wants to be Madelyn’s schoolmate.
(　)13. What does Claire plan to do before September
A. Visit her aunt.
B. Travel abroad.
C. Visit some colleges.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
(　)14. What is the aim of the competition
A. To develop team spirit.
B. To experience school life.
C. To build awareness of competition.
(　)15. Who could be the coach of the competition
A. An athlete from France.
B. A teacher from any school.
C. A graduate from high school.
(　)16. How can the woman take part in the competition
A. By sending an e-mail.
B. By writing an application letter.
C. By completing a form on a website.
(　)17. What will the woman probably do next
A. Register as soon as possible.
B. Visit the website for more information.
C. Ask the man for help with technical problems.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
(　)18. Where will the speaker go next year
A. Texas. B. California. C. Nevada.
(　)19. What does the speaker want to do
A. Put new soda machines in the cafeteria.
B. Build a new baseball field.
C. Set up a technology lab.
(　)20. What is the advantage of the speaker’s idea
A. It will be free.
B. It will be very popular.
C. It will benefit everyone.
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
Big Thinkers Series
The Big Thinkers Series from New Scientist events features four online talks, covering a wide range of topics by world-class scientist speakers and experts. If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.
Save ￡20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series (available on-demand) or purchase single ticket for just ￡13 per lecture (available by early booking).
Reality+: From the Matrix to the Metaverse with David Chalmers　
In this talk, philosopher David Chalmers argues that Metaverse-style virtual worlds experienced through headsets are also genuine and meaningful realities and we can live a meaningful life in VR.
What we don’t know about gravity with Claudia de Rham
We are all familiar with the concept of gravity. In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.
A brief history of timekeeping with Chad Orzel
From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5,000-year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad Orzel, the internationally best-selling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, offers us a witty journey through scientific theory and quirky (怪异的) historical detail.
Physics at the end of the universe with Katie Mack
The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe for the last 13.8 billion years. But how does the story end Join astrophysicist Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final fate of the universe.
(　)21. How much does a series ticket cost
A. ￡13.　 　B. ￡20.　 　C. ￡30.　 　D. ￡32.
(　)22. What will Chad Orzel lecture in
A. The genuine reality.
B. The secrets of gravity.
C. The history of time marking.
D. The final fate of the universe.
(　)23. What do the four talks have in common
A. They are all aimed at science lovers.
B. They are all concerned with gravity.
C. They will all be given by best-selling authors.
D. They will all be given by excellent physicians.
B
I had heard Taylor Swift’s soft and catchy pop music, harmless at best. Yet, when my daughter secured a precious ticket for Swift’s Eras Tour in Boston, over 680 kilometres away from our home in Eastern Canada, Swift became surprisingly real. With only one ticket, I hesitated to let my daughter go alone.
In the end, I became the taxi driver (or rather, a credit card), staying at a hotel next to the stadium while she enjoyed the concert. This journey introduced me to a world I never imagined. Swift’s music is not my type, and I felt the concert scene these days was meaningless and complete nonsense. But I still tried to be a “with-it” TS Nation mum to keep up with the times, despite accidentally referring to myself as a Swiftie, only to be corrected.
Arriving in Boston, my daughter was over the moon, and I found myself in a world filled with cowboy boots and sequins (亮片). The concert experience unveiled the good, the bad and the ugly.
The bad: the secondary market where desperate fans pay up to 20 times of the original face value for a ticket. The ugly: the environmental impact of people driving from all over the place to get to the concert and all the trash from 100,000 people.
The good: okay, I admit it. After an evening of taking it all in, I saw that Swift is a force to be reckoned with. She is young and beautiful, and superbly talented and smart. Her ability to persist, be savvy (有见识的) and entertain makes her an impressive figure.
Once the concert began, I turned and started back to my hotel. And then I stopped and listened. The voices of a hundred thousand people joined in a joyful song. I knew my girl was having the time of her life, and I sensed something special was happening: the boundless potential of empowered youth. An army of young people was being led by a queen. A queen with so much potential was making people happy and making a difference to the world. Long live the queen.
(　)24. What does the author mean by saying “I still tried to be a ‘with-it’ TS Nation mum”
A. She was bored with the latest concerts.
B. She wanted to know a lot about new ideas and fashions.
C. She hoped to learn everything about Taylor Swift.
D. She wanted to be a mum who always kept her daughter company.　
(　)25. Who is most likely to correct the author when she refers to herself as a Swiftie
A. Her close friend. B. Her daughter.
C. Her husband. D. Her best colleague.
(　)26. Why does the author use “ugly” to describe her concert experience
A. Because she doesn’t think it worthwhile to watch the concert.
B. Because she considers the tickets to be too expensive.
C. Because she hates the traffic jam caused by much driving.
D. Because she is not satisfied with the people’s polluting behaviour.
(　)27. What is the author’s attitude towards her daughter’s idol
A. Positive. B. Neutral.
C. Negative. D. Indifferent.
C
The British may be made fun of for their weather-related small talk, but a recent study suggests that just four minutes of chatting can reveal aspects of our personality and influence subsequent social interactions.
Researchers divided 338 participants into two groups before they met in person and asked each participant to complete a personality and IQ test. Within each group, participants were paired and either conversed by text for 4 minutes or had no contact with their partner. Participants were then required to infer aspects of their partner’s personality and predict whether they would act cooperatively or selfishly in two money-based strategy games.
The results showed that those who chatted scored higher in predicting their partner’s IQ and personality test responses, but were also more likely to project their own personality characteristics onto their partner. “Our research suggests that in just a few minutes of small talk, we begin to form a mental model of the person we’re talking to,” says Professor Sgroi.
Participants then met and played with their conversation partner or, in the case of the no-contact group, met and played with strangers.
The researchers then gave each participant ￡20 and asked them to contribute to a joint pot (罐) shared with their partners, an experiment called the Public Goods Game.
The team says people who have chatted with their partners are more likely to correctly predict their contributions to the pot. In addition, those who chatted beforehand contributed 30% more than those who did not. The results also depended on the relationships they established through small talk.
Georgie Nightingall, founder of Trigger Conversations, says that small talk is a great way to encourage cooperation in the workplace. “People are bad at small talk because it feels like there is no end to it. It can feel awkward and pointless once you have all the information you need. While asking questions helps build relationships with people, people will be happy to have a chat if you show that you care about others. My advice is to be sincere (真诚的) and considerate.”
(　)28. What does the underlined word “reveal” mean in Paragraph 1
A. Contribute to. B. Give away.
C. Limit. D. Change.
(　)29. What helps conversation partners predict their contributions correctly 　
A. Their common interests and hobbies.
B. The differences of their personalities.
C. The accurate judgements of each other’s IQ.
D. Their previous impressions and connections.
(　)30. What does Nightingall suggest we do to inspire others to communicate with us
A. Avoid asking them questions.
B. Share our personal privacy.
C. Show genuine concern for them.
D. Start with our strengths and virtues.
(　)31. What’s the purpose of this text
A. To present a research outcome.
B. To describe a cultural phenomenon.
C. To assess British people’s social skills.
D. To motivate people to interact by texting.
D
A working semiconductor (半导体) has been created from graphene (石墨烯), potentially laying the foundation for a new type of computer with greater speed and efficiency than today’s silicon chips (硅基芯片) allow.
Graphene, a material made from a single layer of carbon atoms, is a good electrical conductor resistant to heat and acids. But a working graphene semiconductor which can be controlled to conduct or separate electricity at will, has evaded scientists. Such semiconductors are key to creating the logic chips that power computers.
The problem has been the lack of what is known as a bandgap. Semiconductors have bands of higher and lower energy and a point—the bandgap—at which excited electrons can jump from one to the other. This effectively allows the flow of current to be switched on and off, so it is either conducting or not conducting, creating the binary system of zeros and ones used in digital computers.
Now, Walter de Heer at the Georgia Institute of Technology and his colleagues have created graphene with a bandgap and demonstrated a working transistor, an on/off switch that either prevents or allows current to flow through it. De Heer said the electrical properties of a graphene semiconductor were far better than those of silicon chips. “It’s like driving on a rocky road versus driving on a freeway,” he said.
Silicon chips are cheap to make and backed by extensive production facilities, but we are reaching their limits. Moore’s law states the number of transistors in a circuit will double roughly every two years, but the rate of downsizing has slowed recently as engineers reach the circuit concentration beyond which electrons can’t be reliably controlled.
“You can use all the technology the whole semiconductor industry is totally comfortable with to scale up this process,” says David Carey at the University of Surrey, UK. But he is sceptical about the view that the world will soon shift to graphene chips, because silicon has such a head start. “Most people working on silicon are bombarded(提供大量信息) daily with new, wonderful materials that are about to replace it and none of it has ever happened,” he says.
(　)32. What does the underlined word “evaded” probably mean in Paragraph 2
A. Surprised. B. Attracted.
C. Annoyed. D. Puzzled.
(　)33. Why is a bandgap crucial
A. It excites the jump of electrons.
B. It creates the system of zeros and ones.
C. It balances the higher and lower energies.
D. It allows the on and off of the current flow.
(　)34. What advantage might a graphene semiconductor have over silicon chips
A. The superior electrical characteristics.
B. The stronger production support.
C. The lower development cost.
D. The slower downsizing rate.
(　)35. What may be David’s attitude to graphene chips’ application in the near future
A. Uncaring. B. Favourable.
C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving.
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。
Whether you’re looking to lose a few pounds, spend more time at the gym or learn a language, turning bad habits into good ones is all about self-control. Some of us have more than others. And research shows that those with more self-control tend to be happier. But the problem is that we usually only get rewarded in the future. 36.　　　
Michael Inzlicht is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and self-control researcher. He says that the ironic thing about self-control is that those who are really good at it don’t have to practise it. 37.　　　　 When you love and desire something that tends to be better for you, like studying, working hard or exercising, for example, you don’t have to think about doing it. Inzlicht says that these types of individuals generally have what is called “trait self-control” meaning it’s an aspect of their personality.
When it comes to improving self-control, Inzlicht says it is difficult to change the personality that you’re born with. 38.　　　　 A wide body of research shows that you can improve self-control for a particular behaviour you want to change or a habit you’d like to develop. For example, Inzlicht says that when we get paid to make life changes, we’re more likely to make them. Some gyms will charge you a certain amount of money for a year-long membership and then give you a few cents back every time you come. 39.　　　　
40.　　　　 Part of failing at developing self-control is in getting frustrated at yourself for not changing overnight. If you’re building self-control in losing weight, for instance, don’t try switching to nothing but fruits and vegetables all at once because it’s too dramatic a change—not to mention unsustainable.
A. However, this doesn’t mean you can do nothing about it.
B. Another tip for success, says Inzlicht, is making gradual steps.
C. Even a small amount of money can encourage people to work out.　
D. They can maintain the good habits all the time without much effort.
E. Thus, we are constantly weighing whether to wait or to have it right now.
F. Don’t be afraid of frustration since it is necessary for your improvement.
G. Actually, self-control improvement can bring about benefits to all individuals.
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。
There are many examples of everyday kindnesses we often take for granted.
Last night, during my eldest son’s basketball game, we 　41　 to be sitting next to a lady with a young son. The little boy turned to my youngest son, smiling at him, and 　42　 said, “Wanna be my 　43　 ” During the next 20 minutes, the two boys played together happily. It was a 　44　 scene, and reminded me how 　45　 it can (and should) be to make new friends.
A few hours earlier, we went to a downtown cafe for an afternoon treat. There were no open tables for four, so we 　46　 a table for two, and crowded into the small space. Just at that time, one young lady came over and 　47　 to trade her larger table with us. It was a simple act but showed us a 　48　 heart.
Just a couple of days ago, I sold my first book to a friend of mine. She paid the amount I charged and asked, “Is that enough It doesn’t seem like it will 　49　 the shipping.” Truthfully, I had not 　50　 correctly for the shipping charge. After that, I received a(n) 　51　 sum of money. I was so deeply humbled by her act of 　52　 and desire to encourage me.
Though often 　53　, these small acts of service, friendliness, and human care are what it takes to make the world go round. With everyday difficulties 　54　 us, these small gestures of goodwill can easily 　55　 a spark of positivity.
(　)41. A. happened　　　　　　　　B. intended
C. refused D. decided
(　)42. A. urgently B. adorably
C. thoughtfully D. maturely
(　)43. A. brother B. teammate
C. assistant D. friend
(　)44. A. breathtaking B. normal
C. heart-warming D. strange
(　)45. A. risky B. amusing
C. awkward D. easy
(　)46. A. grabbed B. left
C. prepared D. laid
(　)47. A. hesitated B. offered
C. agreed D. begged
(　)48. A. heavy B. nervous
C. selfless D. lonely
(　)49. A. cover B. afford
C. change D. produce
(　)50. A. planned B. accounted
C. paid D. applied
(　)51. A. enormous B. expected
C. total D. additional
(　)52. A. carelessness B. bravery
C. kindness D. duty
(　)53. A. praised B. overlooked
C. discussed D. criticised
(　)54. A. surrounding B. pleasing
C. stimulating D. reminding
(　)55. A. control B. pursue
C. hide D. light
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。
Every Wednesday afternoon, Le Duc An, a Vietnamese PhD student at Beijing University of Technology, practises calligraphy in the calligraphy group.
The 33-year-old 56.　　　　　　(study) Chinese calligraphy for nearly three years. “I was exposed to Vietnamese calligraphy when I was a child, and it was one of the things that made the biggest impression 57.　　　　 me,” An says.
When he came to Beijing in 2019 for his PhD studies focusing on the environment, he also spent time practising Chinese calligraphy,58.　　　　　　(commit) himself in earnest to the journey of learning the art.
59.　　　　　　(initial), An says that he did not understand the techniques in Chinese calligraphy, but with the help of Professor Liu Hongli, he gradually came to understand the meaning behind the characters and the techniques in calligraphy.
60.　　　　　(gain) a deeper understanding of calligraphy, An has visited many ancient sites in Beijing, including the Confucius Temple and the Forbidden City. He has also participated in a number of calligraphy competitions, both at school 61.　　　　 international events.
An says that places 62.　　　　 he has seen treasured scrolls of calligraphy have left a profound impression, and are 63.　　　　 major source of inspiration. “Calligraphy has become a part of me,” An says. “Whenever I see Chinese calligraphy from different 64.　　　　　　(dynasty), and on sculptures and at historical sites, I find myself 65.　　　　　　(impress) by the vastness and depth of Chinese culture.”
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,上周六你校组织高二年级学生参加了8公里的远足活动。请你给校英文报写一篇报道, 内容包括:
1. 活动介绍;
2. 活动反响。
注意: 1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
An eight-kilometre hike


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。
At Piedmont Middle School, a kid could take part in track or play tennis, but everyone wanted to be on the soccer team. Laura had dreamed of earning glory for the Falcons ever since the first grade, when her older brother Toni scored the winning goal in the county middle school championship. The day she joined the team as a sixth-grader, she felt like she could fly.
But, unfortunately, her joy didn’t last. She spent most of the season on the bench. It was all because of the huge mistake she made in her first game. She passed the ball in the completely wrong direction! Straight to an enemy in blue, who quickly shot it into the corner of the net, scoring. The coach benched Laura for the rest of the game. When the Falcons lost 1-0,she was crushed.
Now that the season was over, she just wanted to forget about soccer. She clearly wasn’t good enough to play with the Falcons, and that was that.
A few days later, Laura’s mother found her lying on the sofa, watching music videos on her phone.
“You’d be better off practising,” her mother said.
“What for ” Laura said, rolling her eyes. “It won’t help me. I need someone to watch me and tell me how I can improve. I can’t get better by myself.”
Sighing, her mum sank down on the sofa. “Laura, for every lock, there is a key. We just have to find it.”
After a moment, she added, “What if I film you during practice to help you find ways to improve ”
“But the season’s over, mum. No more practice, remember ”
“The best players keep practising even when the season’s over,” her mother said. “You remember Toni spending all summer bouncing a ball off his head in the driveway. He used to run ten miles a day in the Arizona summer sun. You think he did that for fun ”
“But to practise plays, I need at least one other person,” Laura protested.
Her mother patted her on the knee. “We’ll find that key, too,” she said.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
The next morning, Laura’s mother shook her awake early, “Come on, Laura; it’s soccer time.”

Paragraph 2:
When the next season came around, Laura was ready.

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