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阶段素养测评卷(一)
1—5　　CABAB　 6—10　 BBACA　 11—15　BACBA　　16—20　CABCA
21—25　ACDDB 26—30　CADAB 31—35　DDADA 36—40　GBCFD
41—45　BACDB 46—50　ACDBC 51—55　ABCDD
第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
M: Before feeding the dog, I’m going to clear up its house.
W: It’s about time. Look at the mess! It smells terrible.
Text 2
W: How do you stay fit, David
M: Well, I used to enjoy running, but after hurting my knee, my doctor suggested not running that often. So nowadays I mainly swim. And I do quite like going cycling sometimes, though.
Text 3
M: When will the meeting begin
W: According to the schedule, it should start at 9:30, and it will last for an hour and a half.
Text 4
M: Are you all right, Maria What’s wrong with your neck
W: Ah, I’ve just fallen over in the snow and I’ve got a terrible pain in my arm, not my neck.
M: Give me your hand and I’ll help you up.
W: OK, thanks.
Text 5
W: This forest picture would go really well with the colours in our bedroom, and the sunflower one matches our kitchen.
M: I agree. And we can hang the beach picture over our sofa.
Text 6
M: Look at those boats! I’m thinking of buying one.
W: What You don’t need a boat. It’s a waste of money!
M: No, it isn’t. Think of all the summers we can spend on it!
W: But look at the price!
M: I was getting to that. With a little help from a friend, I could buy it. I just need to borrow $1,000.
W: You’re kidding, right
M: No, and I promise to pay you back very soon. Please!
W: Sorry, Billy. I’m broke. Anyway, I wouldn’t lend you money for a boat!
Text 7
W: Joseph, do you have any plans for the holidays
M: Yes, I’m going to Canada.
W: Wonderful! How are you going to travel there
M: I’ll fly to Winnipeg, and then I’ll have a 500-mile drive across Banff in the Rockies.
W: How long are you going to stay in Canada
M: From the 15th of December to the 11th of January.
W: That’s a long holiday! What are you going to do there
M: Well, I’ll stay in Winnipeg for one week to visit my relatives. Then, for the next three weeks, I’ll be skiing in Banff. There are also hot springs. I’ll go swimming.
W: Where are you going to stay in Banff
M: I’ll be staying with a friend and his family.
W: Sounds like a lot of fun!
Text 8
W: Adam, here is an interesting question from one of our listeners: What is something that you wish you could have done over For example, maybe something in your university life.
M: Well, there are a few things. I might change my major. I studied education, and I enjoy what I’m doing right now. But if I could go back to school and start over, I’d probably study chemistry or physics.
W: Interesting. Anything else you wish you would have done
M: I might have been more active in doing sports. I played football in high school, but in college, it seemed that there was nothing that could push me to actually go out and put my heart into it. I went to one training day and I felt kind of tired. I wish I hadn’t given up football so easily.
W: How about something that you did do but maybe now you wish you hadn’t
M: I played video games a lot in high school because that was the cool thing to do, but I don’t play them now. And looking back on it, I think it’s just a waste of time to follow the trend.
Text 9
W: What are you waiting for
M: Whatever you are cooking. It smells wonderful. Biscuits Bread
W: It’s a disaster—that’s what it is.
M: Why It smells great.
W: Look at this bag. What does it say
M: Salt.
W: Exactly. I think I might have used that instead of sugar by accident. If I have, the cake will be a failure. I will have wasted four eggs, butter and lots of other materials.
M: Oh, I hope not.
W: Well, we’ll know for sure in 10 minutes, when it comes out of the cooker.
M: I can’t wait to try it.
W: It has to be left to cool for another 20 minutes—that’s if I’ve made it correctly, which I doubt.
M: Don’t be so negative. You’re usually so careful.
W: I have a lot on my mind at the moment and I’ve been doing a lot of silly things. Maybe I picked the wrong day for cooking, but I thought it would be something fun to do.
M: If nothing else, you’ve filled the house with the wonderful smell of the cake.
Text 10
M: Good afternoon, this is lunch time news.
A series of powerful tornadoes struck six American states over the weekend, killing at least 90 people, including workers in a candle factory in Mayfield, a Kentucky town, lakeside vacationers in Tennessee and residents in a nursing home in Arkansas.
Dozens of night-shift employees began to work in the candle factory in Mayfield when the terrible disaster happened. The workers sheltered in the bathroom area supposed to be the safest part of the building. But it may not have been of any use because the tornado was so big. Ten more people remain missing.
Judy Burton is a Mayfield local who spoke to the reporter about the storm this morning. She said that she was able to take shelter in the basement of her apartment building before the tornado hit. Local officials said the fire station was seriously damaged and most of the town’s police cars were destroyed. Many buildings were reduced to nothing. Burton was so worried about her old neighbour, Steve, as he was unable to escape with ruins around him.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了由马克·吐温的作品所改编的音乐剧《汤姆·索亚:河上历险记》。
21. A　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It is adapted by Joe McDonough, with music by David Kisor.”可知,本音乐剧是由David Kisor作曲的。故选A项。
22. C　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Turner, a 10th grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. He is a star actor of Children’s Theatre, having played leading roles in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Wizard of Oz, and is fresh from Jersey Production’s Ragtime.”可知,Turner是辛辛那提舞台上的常驻,儿童剧院的明星演员,曾在《断头谷的传说》和《绿野仙踪》中担任主角;根据第五段中的“McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School. He was in the cast of Tom Sawyer when it was first performed and is a regular of Children’s Theatre, with five shows to his credit.”可知,McMath也是儿童剧院的常驻。由此可知,这两位演员在舞台上经验丰富。故选C项。
23. D　细节理解题。根据尾段“Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how maths and science can be taught through Tom Sawyer. For downloadable lessons, visit the official website of Children’s Theatre.”可知,儿童剧院为教师提供了一份学习指南,展示如何通过《汤姆·索亚》教授数学和科学,可通过儿童剧院的网站下载课程;由此可知,儿童剧院为教师提供了教育资源。故选D项。
B
【文章大意】 本文为一篇记叙文,讲述了Michael Mavros和George Shiailis在YouTube上开设频道Make It Extreme,展示他们由旧材料创造出的独特而创新的机械发明。
24. D　细节理解题。根据文章第一段“This machine is just one of many crazy inventions from Make It Extreme, a YouTube channel run by Michael Mavros and George Shiailis, two best friends who use old materials to create unique and innovative mechanical projects.”及第二段“The partners of this DIY design make the inventions to promote the joys of mechanical engineering and inspire creativity in others.”可知,两个人运营Make It Extreme是为了唤醒创新力。故选D。
25. B　推理判断题。根据文章第五段“For its 100th video, Make It Extreme introduced the Monotrack bike, which was constructed entirely from recycled and old materials. They utilized a 100cc two-stroke engine from an old scooter (小型摩托车), cutting the sidewalls of a used car tyre and fitting it around a recycled motor. The bike reflects their commitment to sustainability and creativity, purely for the joy and curiosity it brings.”可知,两个人的发明是对环境友好的。故选B。
26. C　段落大意题。根据文章第六段“‘The idea for the Monotrack bike came from an old wartime photo where we saw a similar vehicle,’ says Mavros.”及“Our creations are often inspired by things we’ve encountered before.”可知,本段介绍了他们创造的灵感来源。故选C。
27. A　推理判断题。根据文章第三段“In Make It Extreme, they transform everyday objects and vehicles into extreme versions of themselves, pushing creative boundaries in the process. They build and design their projects, film and edit the entire process, then finally showcase the results.”可知,在创造的过程中,他们突破了创造的极限,从他们身上,我们可以学习到“没有什么是不可能的”。故选A。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了世界上保存最古老的人类居住区之一——巴基斯坦的世界遗产摩亨佐达罗在暴雨中遭到严重破坏和对其进行的拯救措施。
28. D　细节理解题。根据第三段“Moenjodaro’s significance can’t be underestimated. When it was added to the UNESCO’s register in 1980, the organization wrote that Moenjodaro ‘bears exceptional proof of the Indus civilization’, comprising ‘the most ancient planned city on the Indian subcontinent’.”可知,摩亨佐达罗在历史和建筑上的价值使它对巴基斯坦来说很特别。故选D。
29. A　词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“The letter explains some of the immediate actions the site team has taken…”及下文“…like bringing in water pumps and repairing brickwork. But it’s clear that these measures will not be enough.”可知,现场团队立即采取了一些措施来减轻洪水破坏。由此可知,画线词mitigate与reduce“减少,降低”意思接近。故选A。
30. B　推理判断题。根据第四段中的“But it’s clear that these measures will not be enough.”,倒数第二段中的“While the sum is far less than needed to fully repair the sites, it will pay for urgent work while UNESCO and local organization consider the best way forward.”及最后一段“In their letter, Abbasi and Sangah express concern that Moenjodaro could be added to the list of UNESCO sites in danger, which the preservation body updates periodically to highlight historic places that are at severe risk of ruin.”可推知,到目前为止,维修工作的情况令人担忧。故选B。
31. D　主旨大意题。根据第一段“One of the world’s oldest preserved human settlements has been significantly damaged by pouring rain in Pakistan as the country battles the worst floods in its history.”及下文介绍可知,文章主要介绍了世界上保存最古老的人类居住区之一——巴基斯坦的世界遗产摩亨佐达罗在暴雨中遭到严重破坏和对其进行的拯救措施。由此可知,D项适合做本文最佳标题。故选D。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。一些人担心人工智能工具正在把语言学习变成一种弱化的追求,文章对这种现象进行了介绍。
32. D　段落大意题。根据第一段第一句“Some are concerned that AI tools are turning language learning into a weakening pursuit.”和第二段前三句“Others are less worried. Most people do not move abroad or have the kind of ongoing contact with a foreign culture that requires them to put in the work to become fluent. Nor do most people learn languages for the purpose of humanising themselves or training their brains.”可知,前两段主要是讲人工智能工具削弱了语言学习的需求。故选D。
33. A　推理判断题。根据第三段“Douglas Hofstadter, an expert in many languages, has argued that something profound (深奥的) will disappear when people talk through machines. He describes giving a broken, difficult speech in Chinese, which required a lot of work but offered a sense of satisfaction at the end.”可知,道格拉斯对语言学习持支持态度。故选A。
34. D　细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“Others will look at learning a new language with a mix of admiration and puzzlement, as they might with extreme endurance (耐力) sports: ‘Good for you, if that’s your thing, but a bit painful for my taste.’”可知,第四段中的第二组缺乏学习语言的动力。故选D。
35. A　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“It is a bit like analysing the benefits of close relationships to heart health but overlooking the inherent (固有的) value of those bonds themselves. When you try to ask directions in broken Japanese or ruin a joke in broken German, you are making direct contact with someone. And when you speak a language well enough to tell a story with perfect timing or put delicate differences on an argument, that connection is more profound still. The best relationships do not require a medium.”可知,作者在最后一段中通过举例来强调自己的观点。故选A。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章认为让孩子热爱艺术可以帮助他们成为具有创造力的人,具体介绍了让孩子爱上艺术的方法。
36. G　根据前文“Arts and crafts are perfect open-ended activities for children who are exploring the world around them.”和后文“Creative expression will also impact their academic performance positively.”可知,本段在论述通过艺术和手工艺来发展孩子的创造性的重要性和好处,空处应论述第一个好处,和后文的第二个好处呼应。G项“它们能提高孩子们表达自己的能力。”符合语境,其中的express themselves和后文的expression呼应。故选G。
37. B　根据后文“Many adults have a passion for fine arts. So, share interests by working together on a projector or listening to music with your child.”可知,本段讨论了家长激发孩子创造力的方法,和孩子一同活动,一同欣赏艺术,空处应对这一点做简要的说明,从而引起后文内容。B项“父母可以以身作则。”符合语境。故选B。
38. C　根据后文“However, as children get older, it can be difficult for them to take the time for creativity.”可知,这里存在语义的转折,空处应说明孩子小的时候去发展创造力会容易一些。C项“艺术是童年的自然组成部分。”符合语境,可以和后文形成语义的转折。故选C。
39. F　根据前文“Ask questions that inspire open-ended answers instead of ‘yes’ or ‘no’ ones.”可知,本段介绍用开放性的问题去激发孩子的创造力,空处应举例开放式的问题,和其他问题并列。F项“我们怎样才能把模型做成不同的形状呢 ”是开放性的问题,符合语境。故选F。
40. D　根据前文“Teaching kids that there’re lots of ways to tackle problems will not only serve them creatively but can help build many different skill sets. In every single stage of life, everyone is tasked with solving problems.”可知,本段强调告诉孩子用多种方式创造性地解决问题,空处承接解决问题的方法。D项“创造性地去做才是关键。”符合语境,承接前文,后文的it指代其中的doing it creatively。故选D。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了鲍尔在外出跑步时遇到了一起车祸,一个小女孩被从车里甩到水里,鲍尔毫不犹豫地跳进水里成功救出女孩的故事。
41. B　根据前文“Suddenly he saw a truck ahead turn sharply and knock on to the guard rail…”可知此处是发生事故导致的结果。故选B项。get over克服;result in导致;benefit from受益于;hold back阻止。
42. A　根据后文“He ran over to the truck leaning(斜倚) over the edge of the overpass above Assawoman Bay.”可知鲍尔立刻行动起来,即开始救援事故中的人。故选A项。action行动;trouble麻烦;power力量;touch触摸。
43. C　根据后文“Bauer looked over and saw a car seat, about 6 feet away from which was a little girl.”可知水里有个小女孩,所以这位男子的心情是急切的、拼命的。故选C项。absently缺席地;angrily愤怒地;desperately拼命地;curiously好奇地。
44. D　根据后文的“…arms moving, legs kicking…”可知小女孩在拼命挣扎不让自己沉下去。故选D项。demand要求;manage管理;pretend假装;struggle挣扎。
45. B　根据常识可知汽车发生剧烈撞击时人会被抛出车外。故选B项。kick踢;throw扔掉,抛;draw绘制;blow吹。
46. A　根据前文的“She was on her back…to stay afloat (漂浮的), arms moving, legs kicking, and was sinking into the deep water.”可知这是紧急情况。故选A项。emergency紧急情况;race种族;programme项目;procedure过程,步骤。
47. C　根据前文的“One winter morning, Bauer was going running as usual along Route 90 Bridge.”可知这时的水是冰冷的。故选C项。warm温暖的;shallow浅的;icy冰冷的;clean干净的。
48. D　根据后文“…patting her on the back until she coughed and…up water.”可知小女孩在冰水里冻得脸色发白。故选D项。popular受欢迎的;dangerous危险的;weather-beaten饱经风霜的;pale-faced面色苍白的。
49. B　根据前文patting her on the back可知拍小女孩的背的目的是让她把喝进去的水吐出来,bring up“呕出,吐出”。故选B项。drink喝;bring带来;use使用;breathe呼吸。
50. C　根据前文“A nearby boat picked Bauer and the girl up.”可知这艘船把鲍尔和女孩一起送达陆地。故选C项。depart离开;sight看到,发现;reach到达;mark标记。
51. A　根据后文found in stable condition可知,女孩得救,这是令人安慰的事情。故选A项。relief救济,宽慰;depression抑郁;surprise惊喜;confusion困惑。
52. B　根据后文“…because Bauer initially didn’t want to be…and left secretly.”可知,此处指刚开始没有人知道是谁救了女孩。故选B项。reward奖励;rescue拯救;reject拒绝;remind提醒。
53. C　根据后文left secretly可知鲍尔不想透露姓名。故选C项。promote提拔;ignore忽略;name命名,叫出……的名字;aid辅助,救助。
54. D　根据后文with a flight可知空军雷鸟队是为了表彰鲍尔的无私和勇敢。故选D项。 charge指控;associate联系;replace取代;honour尊敬,表彰,给予……的光荣。
55. D　根据前文“Without hesitation, Bauer jumped into the…water 25 feet below and swam to the child like crazy.”以及left secretly可知鲍尔救人的行为表明他是无私的。故选D项。independence独立;company陪伴;optimism乐观主义;selflessness无私。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了大运河的历史地位、作用以及未来的规划。
56. whose　考查定语从句。此处为定语从句修饰先行词the Grand Canal,关系词在从句中作定语,只能用whose引导从句。故填whose。
57. the　考查冠词。倍数+the length+of是固定用法,意为“是……几倍的长度”。故填the。
58. passing　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,runs为谓语动词,空处需填非谓语动词作状语,the Grand Canal和pass为主动关系,需填现在分词形式。故填passing。
59. functioned　考查动词时态。空格处作谓语动词,结合句意可知应用一般过去时。故填functioned。
60. logs　考查名词复数。由and可知,空格处在句中作并列主语,应用名词形式,log“原木”是可数名词,上文没有冠词,应用复数形式。故填logs。
61. hugely　考查副词。空格处修饰动词contributing,应用副词形式。故填hugely。
62. and　考查连词。between…and…为固定搭配,意为“在……之间”。故填and。
63. stability　考查名词。根据空格前的country’s可知,空格处应填名词作宾语。故填stability。
64. to construct　考查非谓语动词。issued为谓语动词,空格处应为非谓语动词,名词plan后面需用不定式作后置定语。故填to construct。
65. has been recognized　考查时态、语态和主谓一致。空格处作谓语,根据时间状语during the last 2 years可知,应用现在完成时,主语building the Grand Canal national cultural parks和recognize之间是被动关系,应用现在完成时的被动语态。助动词用has。故填has been recognized。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Mike,
Sorry to know that you feel weak and often fall ill. I am writing to give you some advice.
You don’t go outside to do any exercise, which is harmful to your physical and mental health. It would be of great benefit to your health if you could take more exercise. Time spent on exercise is not wasted. Actually, exercise can improve your physical health and ease your mind. Only when you are in good health can you be strong enough to better fight against diseases. Therefore, I suggest that you take at least one hour’s exercise every day.
I sincerely hope you can build up your strength by taking exercise.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了六年级学生艾米丽被选中参加一个学生交换项目,去中国访问,但文化差异、语言障碍和陌生的环境让她感到有些不知所措。在朋友珊珊的帮助下,艾米丽完成了关于家乡的报告,也收获了自信。
【详解】
1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“艾米丽很高兴做报告,但她不知道如何准备。”可知,第一段可描写珊珊帮助艾米丽做报告以及艾米丽自信心增强。
②由第二段首句内容“这一天终于到了,轮到艾米丽做报告了。”可知,第二段可描写艾米丽完成报告,同学被打动。
2. 续写线索:艾米丽不知道如何准备—珊珊帮助—准备报告—自信心增加—做报告—同学被打动—艾米丽感悟
One possible version:
Emily was glad to do this but she didn’t know how to prepare. Knowing that, Shanshan stepped in to help Emily with her presentation. Under Shanshan’s guidance, Emily decided to start by making a list of key points about her hometown, such as its location, population and famous landmarks. She also included interesting facts and traditions that she thought would attract the audience’s attention. They practised together, and Shanshan even taught her some key phrases in Chinese to make her presentation more appealing. As the days passed, Emily’s confidence grew, and she became more comfortable speaking in front of an audience.
The day finally came and it was Emily’s turn to make the presentation. She was feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness as she walked to the front of the classroom. She took a deep breath, looked at her classmates and began her presentation. She spoke passionately about the beautiful landscapes, the friendly people and the unique cultural events. The students listened attentively and asked questions, showing their interest in her culture. Not only were they impressed by her presentation but also they were touched by the strong bond of friendship she had formed with Shanshan. Emily felt a sense of accomplishment, experiencing the warmth of friendship in a foreign land.阶段素养测评卷(一)
Units 4—5
(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 man going to do first
A. Feed the dog.
B. Walk the dog.
C. Clean the dog house.
(　)2. What is the man’s main form of exercise now
A. Swimming. B. Cycling. C. Running.
(　)3. When will the meeting be over
A. At 10:00. B. At 11:00. C. At 9:30.
(　)4. What happened to Maria
A. She got her arm hurt.
B. She fell over in the field.
C. She got her neck hurt.
(　)5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Holiday plans. B. Home decoration. C. A new sofa.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
(　)6. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Buy him a boat.
B. Lend him some money.
C. Spend the summer on a boat.
(　)7. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man’s idea
A. Favourable. B. Opposed. C. Uncertain.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　)8. How will Joseph travel from Winnipeg to Banff
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.
(　)9. How long will Joseph stay in Canada
A. One week. B. Three weeks. C. Four weeks.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
(　)10. What is the woman
A. An interviewer.
B. A professor.
C. A fitness trainer.
(　)11. What did Adam study in college
A. Physics. B. Education. C. Chemistry.
(　)12. Why did Adam give up playing football
A. He lost interest in it.
B. He got heart problems.
C. He had no time for training.
(　)13. What does Adam now think of playing video games
A. It helps him relax.
B. It’s a new trend.
C. It’s a waste of time.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
(　)14. How does the woman feel
A. Confident. B. Worried. C. Curious.
(　)15. What probably has been wrongly used by the woman
A. Salt. B. Sugar. C. Butter.
(　)16. What is the woman making
A. Some biscuits. B. Some bread. C. A cake.
(　)17. How long will it take for the food to be ready to eat
A. 30 minutes. B. 20 minutes. C. 10 minutes.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
(　)18. Who were killed in the tornado in Mayfield
A. Lakeside vacationers.
B. Candle factory workers.
C. Nursing home residents.
(　)19. When did the tornado hit Mayfield
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. At night.
(　)20. What made Judy Burton so worried
A. Her neighbour was trapped in ruins.
B. Most police cars were lost in the storm.
C. Buildings were destroyed in the tornado.
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
Tom Sawyer play is an adventure
A 35-minute hand-clapping, foot-stomping musical version of a Mark Twain favourite returns with this Tall Stacks Festival.
Tom Sawyer: a river adventure has all the good stuff, including the fence painting, the graveyard, the island and the cave. It is adapted by Joe McDonough, with music by David Kisor. That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre.
This year Nathan Turner of Burlington is Tom Sawyer, and Robbie McMath of Fort Mitchell is Huck Finn.
Turner, a 10th grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. He is a star actor of Children’s Theatre, having played leading roles in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Wizard of Oz, and is fresh from Jersey Production’s Ragtime.
McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School. He was in the cast of Tom Sawyer when it was first performed and is a regular of Children’s Theatre, with five shows to his credit. This summer he attended Kentucky’s Governor’s School for the Arts in Musical Theatre.
Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how maths and science can be taught through Tom Sawyer. For downloadable lessons, visit the official website of Children’s Theatre.
(　)21. Who wrote the music for Tom Sawyer: a river adventure
A. David Kisor.　　　　　　B. Joe McDonough.
C. Nathan Turner. D. Robbie McMath.
(　)22. What can we learn about the two actors
A. They study in the same school.
B. They worked together in Ragtime.
C. They are experienced on stage.
D. They became friends ten years ago.
(　)23. What does Children’s Theatre provide for teachers
A. Research funding. B. Training opportunities.
C. Technical support. D. Educational resources.
B
A man rides at full speed on a single-wheeled bike, leaning back on a seat fixed above a recycled tyre as he performs wheelie (特技). This machine is just one of many crazy inventions from Make It Extreme, a YouTube channel run by Michael Mavros and George Shiailis, two best friends who use old materials to create unique and innovative mechanical projects.
The partners of this DIY design make the inventions to promote the joys of mechanical engineering and inspire creativity in others.
In Make It Extreme, they transform everyday objects and vehicles into extreme versions of themselves, pushing creative boundaries in the process. They build and design their projects, film and edit the entire process, then finally showcase the results.
“By passionately crafting furniture, engines, tools, toys and vehicles while using our imagination, we try to offer innovative solutions to various mechanical challenges,” explains Mavros. “We’ve shared this passion since our early years, and now, through our channel, we share it with millions of other people in an easily understandable way.”
For its 100th video, Make It Extreme introduced the Monotrack bike, which was constructed entirely from recycled and old materials. They utilized a 100cc two-stroke engine from an old scooter (小型摩托车), cutting the sidewalls of a used car tyre and fitting it around a recycled motor. The bike reflects their commitment to sustainability and creativity, purely for the joy and curiosity it brings.
“The idea for the Monotrack bike came from an old wartime photo where we saw a similar vehicle,” says Mavros. “Our creations are often inspired by things we’ve encountered before. For example, the Monowheel, where a person sits inside a huge wheel, was inspired by similar vehicles from decades ago, and our tank chair stemmed from the idea of creating an accessible adventure vehicle for people with limited mobility.”
Make It Extreme now has almost two million subscribers who are eager to tune in every month to see the partners’ latest invention. And Mavros promises that 2024 will see them create their most daring project yet.
(　)24. Why do Mavros and Shiailis run Make It Extreme
A. To make profits. B. To earn popularity.
C. To develop a hobby. D. To awaken innovation.
(　)25. What do we think of their inventions according to Paragraph 5
A. Practical. B. Eco-friendly.
C. Costly. D. Convenient.
(　)26. What is Paragraph 6 mainly about
A. Why the old things were used.
B. Where the Monowheel was found.
C. What their inspirations originated from.
D. How the Monotrack bike was invented.
(　)27. What can we learn from Mavros and Shiailis in the text
A. Nothing is impossible.
B. Fortune favours the bold.
C. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
D. One good turn deserves another.
C
One of the world’s oldest preserved human settlements has been significantly damaged by pouring rain in Pakistan as the country battles the worst floods in its history.
Moenjodaro, a World Heritage Site in the Indus River Valley 508 kilometres (316 miles) from Karachi, was built in the Bronze Age, some 5,000 years ago. “Unfortunately we witnessed the mass destruction at the site,” reads a letter from the Cultural, Tourism & Antiquities Department of Singh State sent to UNESCO and signed by Director Ihsan Ali Abbasi and architect Naveed Ahmed Sangah. The letter adds the site was being used as temporary accommodation for surrounding residents whose own homes had flooded.
Moenjodaro’s significance can’t be underestimated. When it was added to the UNESCO’s register in 1980, the organization wrote that Moenjodaro “bears exceptional proof of the Indus civilization”, comprising “the most ancient planned city on the Indian subcontinent”.
The letter explains some of the immediate actions the site team has taken to mitigate the floods damage, like bringing in water pumps and repairing brickwork. But it’s clear that these measures will not be enough.
Abbasi and Sangah ended their letter by asking for 100 million Pakistani rupees ($45 million) to cover the costs of full repairs. UNESCO has responded to the request for help, allocating $350,000 from its emergency funds for damaged historic sites in Pakistan during UN Secretary General António Guterres’ visit to the flood-stricken country this week.
The funds will go to Moenjodaro and other sites including the Amri Museum. While the sum is far less than needed to fully repair the sites, it will pay for urgent work while UNESCO and local organization consider the best way forward. Sadly, the conservators of Moenjodaro have known for some time that flooding could bring a serious risk to the site.
In their letter, Abbasi and Sangah express concern that Moenjodaro could be added to the list of UNESCO sites in danger, which the preservation body updates periodically to highlight historic places that are at severe risk of ruin.
(　)28. What makes Moenjodaro special to Pakistan
A. The geographic feature it bears.
B. The role it played in fighting floods.
C. The mass destruction it suffered in history.
D. The value it holds in history and architecture.
(　)29. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Reduce. B. Suffer.
C. Avoid. D. Assess.
(　)30. Which best describes the situation of the repair work made so far
A. Creative. B. Worrying.
C. Impractical. D. Satisfactory.
(　)31. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Pakistan’s deadly floods causing widespread damage
B. Moenjodaro calling for attention to its severe damage
C. Moenjodaro added to the list of UNESCO sites in danger
D. Pakistan’s UNESCO site Moenjodaro badly damaged by flooding　
D
Some are concerned that AI tools are turning language learning into a weakening pursuit. More and more people are using simple, free tools, not only to decode text but also to speak. With these apps’ conversation mode, you talk into a phone and a spoken translation is heard moments later. The app can also listen for another language and produce a translation in yours.
Others are less worried. Most people do not move abroad or have the kind of ongoing contact with a foreign culture that requires them to put in the work to become fluent. Nor do most people learn languages for the purpose of humanising themselves or training their brains. On their holiday, they just want a beer and the spaghetti without incident.
Douglas Hofstadter, an expert in many languages, has argued that something profound (深奥的) will disappear when people talk through machines. He describes giving a broken, difficult speech in Chinese, which required a lot of work but offered a sense of satisfaction at the end.
As AI translation becomes an even more popular labour-saving tool, people can be divided into two groups. There will be those who want to stretch their minds, expose themselves to other cultures or force their thinking into new pathways. This group will still take on language study, often aided by technology. Others will look at learning a new language with a mix of admiration and puzzlement, as they might with extreme endurance (耐力) sports: “Good for you, if that’s your thing, but a bit painful for my taste.”
But a focus on the learner alone misses the fundamentally social nature of language. It is a bit like analysing the benefits of close relationships to heart health but overlooking the inherent (固有的) value of those bonds themselves. When you try to ask directions in broken Japanese or ruin a joke in broken German, you are making direct contact with someone. And when you speak a language well enough to tell a story with perfect timing or put delicate differences on an argument, that connection is more profound still. The best relationships do not require a medium.
(　)32. What are the first two paragraphs mainly about
A. Communicating through apps is simple.
B. Apps provide a one-way interactive process.
C. Using apps becomes more and more popular.
D. AI tools weaken the needs of language learning.
(　)33. What is Douglas’ attitude to language learning
A. Favourable. B. Objective.
C. Doubtful. D. Unclear.
(　)34. What do we know about the second group mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. They are keen on foreign culture.
B. They long to join in endurance sports.
C. They find AI tools too complex to operate.
D. They lack the motivation to learn language.
(　)35. How does the author highlight his argument in the last paragraph
A. By providing examples. B. By explaining concepts.
C. By stating reasons. D. By offering advice.
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。
Childhood is a time when creativity is really expanded. Arts and crafts are perfect open-ended activities for children who are exploring the world around them. 36.　　　　 Creative expression will also impact their academic performance positively.
There are plenty of ways to get kids’ creativity artistically inspired. 37.　　　　 Many adults have a passion for fine arts. So, share interests by working together on a projector or listening to music with your child. You can also take them to enjoy contemporary art, classical art, or interactive exhibits you love.
38.　　　　 However, as children get older, it can be difficult for them to take the time for creativity. Fortunately, by remaining supportive and flexible, they may be inspired to follow their passion into adulthood. Between sports practice and homework, make sure kids have enough time to express themselves. Give them a designated toy-free space or set up a drawing board for them to create.
Ask questions that inspire open-ended answers instead of “yes” or “no” ones. For example, what materials do you feel How would the project be different if you used Popsicle sticks instead of pipe cleaners 39.　　　　 What kind of art supplies do we need for the craft
Teaching kids that there’re lots of ways to tackle problems will not only serve them creatively but can help build many different skill sets. In every single stage of life, everyone is tasked with solving problems. 40.　　　　 Whether in academia or the workforce, it facilitates new neural (神经的) connections in the brain.
A. Learning approaches count.
B. Parents can lead by examples.
C. Art is a natural part of childhood.
D. Doing it creatively is the name of the game.
E. Does this colour match the electric atmosphere
F. How could we make the model into a different shape
G. They enable kids to improve their ability to express themselves.
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。
One winter morning, Bauer was going running as usual along Route 90 Bridge. Suddenly he saw a truck ahead turn sharply and knock on to the guard rail, 　41　 a five-vehicle crash.
Bauer sprung into 　42　. He ran over to the truck leaning (斜倚) over the edge of the overpass above Assawoman Bay. A man who dragged himself out of the truck pointed 　43　 down to the water.
Bauer looked over and saw a car seat, about 6 feet away from which was a little girl. She was on her back 　44　 to stay afloat(漂浮的), arms moving, legs kicking, and was sinking into the deep water. She had been 　45　 out of the truck with her car seat, landing in the bay below. Every second counted in such a(n) 　46　.
Without hesitation, Bauer jumped into the 　47　 water 25 feet below and swam to the child like crazy. He comforted the 　48　 girl, patting her on the back until she coughed and 　49　 up water.
A nearby boat picked Bauer and the girl up. Handed over to first responders once they 　50　 land, the girl was rushed to hospital and, to everyone’s 　51　, found in stable condition after a series of physical tests.
Nobody knew at first who had 　52　 the girl because Bauer initially didn’t want to be 　53　 and left secretly.
Bauer’s heroic deed quickly spread. He was 　54　 by the Air Force Thunderbirds with a flight in Maryland for his 　55　 and bravery.
(　)41. A. getting over　　　　　　　B. resulting in
C. benefiting from D. holding back
(　)42. A. action B. trouble
C. power D. touch
(　)43. A. absently B. angrily
C. desperately D. curiously
(　)44. A. demanding B. managing
C. pretending D. struggling
(　)45. A. kicked B. thrown
C. drawn D. blown
(　)46. A. emergency B. race
C. programme D. procedure
(　)47. A. warm B. shallow
C. icy D. clean
(　)48. A. popular B. dangerous
C. weather-beaten D. pale-faced
(　)49. A. drank B. brought
C. used D. breathed
(　)50. A. departed B. sighted
C. reached D. marked
(　)51. A. relief B. depression
C. surprise D. confusion
(　)52. A. rewarded B. rescued
C. rejected D. reminded
(　)53. A. promoted B. ignored
C. named D. aided
(　)54. A. charged B. associated
C. replaced D. honoured
(　)55. A. independence B. company
C. optimism D. selflessness
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 Grand Canal is the oldest and longest man-made waterway in the world with a history of more than 2,500 years, 56.　　　　 construction started in the Spring and Autumn Period. The 1,794 kilometres’ waterway is 22 times 57.　　　　 length of the Panama Canal. It is a golden waterway second only to the Yangtze River in China. The Grand Canal runs from Zhejiang Province to Beijing 58.　　　　　　(pass) through six provinces and two municipalities and connects five main river systems.
The canal 59.　　　　(function) as the backbone of the ancient empire’s inland communication and trading systems. Grain, salt, 60.　　　　(log) and silk were transported along the canal to all directions. Scores of towns along the banks developed, contributing 61.　　　　(huge) to ancient China’s economy. The canal enormously promoted economic interaction and cultural exchange between the north 62.　　　　　 the south, which ensured the country’s 63.　　　　(stable).
In 2014, it was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. In 2019, China issued a plan 64.　　　　(construct) national cultural parks for the Grand Canal. During the last 2 years, building the Grand Canal national cultural parks 65.　　　　(recognize) as a key task in the 14th Five-Year Plan. In future, cities along the Grand Canal will form a new cultural belt, green belt and tourism belt.
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,最近听说美国朋友Mike体弱易病,你给Mike写信,建议他要加强锻炼来强身健体。要点包括:
1. 锻炼的重要性;
2. 提出锻炼建议。
注意:1. 词数80个左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入字数。
Dear Mike,
Sorry to know that you feel weak and often fall ill. I am writing to give you some advice.


I sincerely hope you can build up your strength by taking exercise.
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。
Emily is a sixth-grade student in a small American town. She is a curious and adventurous girl who always dreams of exploring new places. Last summer, her dream came true when she got selected for a student exchange programme to visit China.
Emily was super excited, but she knew that going to a different country with a brand new culture might not be easy. When she arrived in China, she had an open heart and lots of hope, but the cultural differences, the language barrier and the unfamiliar surroundings made her feel a bit overwhelmed.
On her first day at a Chinese school, she felt like she was in a completely different world. The students spoke a language she couldn’t understand, and the way things worked in the classroom was very different from back home. During lunchtime, poor Emily sat all by herself in a corner of the cafeteria, feeling lost and lonely. Just then, a friendly Chinese girl came up to her with a warm smile and said, “Hello, my name is Li Shanshan. I noticed you’re new here. Would you like to be our friend ”
Emily was so relieved and thankful for the friendly offer. “Thank you,” she replied with a big smile. “I’m Emily, and I’m really happy to meet you.”
Shanshan introduced Emily to her group of friends, and they all welcomed her with open arms. They helped Emily with her Chinese language, taught her about Chinese customs and shared their favourite Chinese foods. Slowly but surely, Emily started to feel more comfortable and understand the Chinese culture better.
One day, as the English teacher was planning her class schedule, she came up with an idea. She decided to assign each student in the class to do a presentation about their hometowns the next week. She believed this could be a great way for the students to learn about different cultures and improve their public speaking skills.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Emily was glad to do this but she didn’t know how to prepare.


Paragraph 2:
The day finally came and it was Emily’s turn to make the presentation.

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