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单元素养测评卷(一)
1—5　　CACCA　 6—10　 CAABA　 11—15　CBBCB　　16—20　AABAB
21—25　DACBA 26—30　CDAAD 31—35　CADBB 36—40　CEBGF
41—45　BDABC 46—50　AACBB 51—55　CACBA
第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
M: I’m trying to watch the tennis game on TV but I can’t find the right channel.
W: They are not showing it because the football World Cup is on. I’m going to play badminton. Do you want to join me
Text 2
M: So what do you advise
W: You should give up ice cream, and use this mouthwash regularly. Come and see me in three weeks if you’re still having toothache.
Text 3
W: Honey, we’d better be quick, or we’ll be late for the flight.
M: No rush. It’s 7:30 now. We still have two hours.
W: But it takes at least one hour to get to the airport. Hurry up!
Text 4
M: The car won’t start. I think we’re out of gas. Maybe we can catch a bus to get to the restaurant.
W: There aren’t any buses here. Let’s walk. It’s not far.
Text 5
W: Would you like something for dessert, sir
M: Yes, please. I’ll have a piece of cheesecake.
W: OK. Would you like some coffee or anything else with that
M: No, that’s all, thank you.
Text 6
W: Are you crying, John
M: No. I’m just feeling bad for my parents.
W: Why What happened
M: They sold their favourite car for my college. I’m really thankful to them.
W: Don’t worry. It will do good to the whole family. You can buy them a new car once you settle down in your career.
M: Yes, you’re right. I’ll work hard to get a brighter future and pay them back someday.
Text 7
M: Good morning, I would like to book a visit to the museum.
W: Good morning! When would you like to visit
M: This Friday, if possible.
W: Certainly. How many people will be in your group
M: There will be four of us.
W: Great. Our opening hours are from 9 am to 5 pm.
M: That works. Can you tell me the admission fee
W: For adults, it is $10, and for students and seniors, it is $5.
M: We are all students, so it will be $5 per person. Thank you for your help.
W: You’re welcome.
Text 8
M: Hello, Professor Smith, I’m John Wishart. I’m working on the Global Design Competition. My teacher said you might be able to help me.
W: Ah, yes, I got a copy of your drawings. What sort of competition is it
M: Well, the Global Design Competition requires competitors to come up with a new design for a typical domestic kitchen device.
W: I see, and are there any special conditions Does it have to save energy for example
M: Actually, that was the focus in last year’s competition. This year’s different. We have to adopt an innovative approach to existing technology.
W: I understand. So what kitchen device have you chosen
M: Well, I chose the dishwasher.
W: Interesting. Why
M: Well, they’re an everyday kitchen device in most Australian houses but they all look similar. I think people will be prepared to pay a little extra for something different.
W: Good idea. I saw you’ve called your design “the Rockpool”. Why is that
M: Because it looks like the rock pools you find on a beach. The top is made of glass so that you can look down into it.
Text 9
M: Hi, you must be Sarah. I can tell from your picture. I’m Michael. Finally we meet! So we’re going to be classmates this semester!
W: Yes, I recognize you from your photo, too! I’m so glad to meet you in person. I see from your T-shirt that you like baseball. I’m a big fan, too!
M: Well, the T-shirt was a present from my brother, who’s a baseball player. Look at the back—it has a photo of all the players on his team. They won the city championship this summer.
W: That’s great. I love to watch baseball. What about you Do you play a sport
M: Yes, I play tennis. What else do you like to do
W: Well, what I like to do most is dance. I’m studying classical ballet, but I also like to dance to pop music.
M: Cool. Do you want to check out the local clubs this weekend
W: Oh, yeah. And the restaurants, too. Speaking of that, I’m hungry!
M: Me too. How about trying the place up the street I’d like to get a good hamburger.
W: Let’s go!
Text 10
W: And now the weather for the coming week, brought to you by Amy Barr. The weather on the coast will continue to be warm and sunny for the next two days. Take advantage of it because, at the weekend, clouds will be slowly moving into the north part of the coast, bringing with them lower temperatures and some rain. The temperatures there will drop to a low of 70℉, with showers on Saturday and possible thunderstorms on Sunday. On the south coast, the sun should continue through the weekend, with highs of 80℉. At the start of next week, we can expect to see some of the clouds clearing away in the north, with rain in the mornings and partly sunny skies in the afternoons. The high in the north will slowly climb to 80℉ again by this time next week. In the south, next week looks much the same as now. There’s a chance of some really quite warm days, with the short of wind making it feel even hotter. This is Amy Barr from the City Radio Weather Forecast.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了有助于了解英国人的生活、精神,甚至他们的幽默的四部经典电影。
21. D　细节理解题。根据The Full Monty部分“The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.”可知,观众观看The Full Monty,能从中了解到英国工人阶级的工作和生活。故选D。
22. A　推理判断题。根据Monty Python’s Life of Brian部分“Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars, Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Python’s Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.”可知,这部电影中喜剧明星云集,反映了英国人独特而精彩的幽默感,所以属于喜剧电影。故选A。
23. C　细节理解题。根据Trainspotting部分“Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh.”可知,Trainspotting是根据欧文·威尔士的小说改编而来的一部电影,故选C。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了著名的喜剧演员Leslie Jones的喜剧经历,以及她独特的喜剧风格。
24. B　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Leslie Jones is a well-known comedian and actress…”可知,Leslie Jones以表演喜剧而闻名。故选B项。
25. A　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“At the age of 19, she received advice from Jamie Foxx, who suggested that she need more life experiences to draw material from for her comedy. Foxx advised her to go out, live life, take various jobs, and gain a broader range of experiences to enrich her comedy. Jones took Foxx’s advice to heart and took on a series of jobs…”可知,Leslie Jones去从事各种各样的工作是为了积累生活经历,让她的喜剧更加丰富多彩。故选A项。
26. C　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Her devotion to physical comedy and her unique approach have contributed to her success in the entertainment industry.”可知,Leslie Jones独特的身体表演让自己的喜剧获得成功。故选C项。
27. D　推理判断题。根据第四段“In her memoir, Leslie Jones, she reflects on her upbringing as a military brat, her journey through the male-dominated (男人主宰的) world of comedy clubs, and her eventual breakthrough when she joined the cast of SNL in 2014 at the age of 47.”和最后一段中的“In summary, Leslie Jones’ comedy career began unexpectedly in college, and despite facing initial challenges, she pursued a variety of life experiences to enrich her comedy.”可知,Leslie Jones是并非科班出身的喜剧演员,最初面临挑战,她通过不同的生活经历丰富自己的喜剧,在这一男性主导的行业中努力坚持,最终获得突破。由此推知,她是一个非常努力的人。故选D项。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了作者看到了一本叫作《精要主义:对少的有纪律的追求》的书,他对这本书印象深刻,介绍了这本书中让人受益匪浅的理论——精要主义。
28. A　词义猜测题。根据第二段“It talks about how important it is to focus on absolutely important things and remove the unnecessary distractions.”以及画线单词的前半句话“Essentialism means continuously defining where we can create the most value…”可知,精要主义教会了我们专注于绝对重要的事情和消除不必要的干扰。我们要找到哪里能够创造最大的价值,找到方法以最轻松的方式执行这些任务。所以画线单词的意思是“执行”。故选A。
29. A　段落大意题。根据第三段“In Essentialism, McKeown draws on experience and insight from working with the leaders of the most innovative companies in the world to show how to achieve the pursuit of less. More importantly, by applying a more selective standard for what is essential, the pursuit of less allows us to regain control of our own choices so we can channel our time, energy and effort into making the highest possible contribution towards the goals and activities that matter.”可知,精要主义告诉了人们如何实现更少追求,这样我们就可以将时间、精力和努力用于重要的目标和活动,做出尽可能大的贡献。所以本段重点强调了精要主义的重要意义。故选A。
30. D　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“He also tells that a non-essentialist will commit to everything and put his personal priorities aside while that is opposite in case of the essentialist. Whether it is in work-life or personal life, a non-essentialist will try to do more by quick-fix solutions but an essentialist will focus on removing barriers and nothing else.”可知,精要主义的特征在于会专注于个人优先事项,而非精要主义则会把个人优先事项放在一边。故选D。
31. C　细节理解题。根据最后一段“Finally, the book tells us how to set out the important things in our life—like a routine of 8 hours of sleep, daily journals or playing or relaxing every day to let our minds rest. In today’s fast-paced life, McKeown says, restfulness is a precious escape from the noisy world.”可知,McKeown建议人们在生活中要适当地休息,使大脑得到放松。故选C。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了野生动物对恢复自然生态环境有很大帮助。
32. A　细节理解题。根据文章第一段“But a new study found that within just three years, such exposed land was restored by llamas (美洲驼), whose activities enriched the soil and promoted plant growth.”可知,这项新研究发现了美洲驼可以帮助改善生态。故选A项。
33. D　词义猜测题。根据下文“…they lose access to summertime supplies of fresh water and sometimes encounter harmful acidic minerals in rocks once covered by the glaciers.”可知,此处描述了生态恶化的情况,所以画线词是“恶化”的意思。故选D项。
34. B　推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Their transformation of the land, as seen in the new study, could reduce rock weathering and help the soil hold onto more dampness, thus limiting the acidic run-off that can poison farmers’ crops. Such pollution is one reason why local farmers partnered with the researchers.”可知,限制毒害农作物的酸性径流是对农民有益的,所以农民和研究人员合作的原因是他们从研究中可以获利。故选B项。
35. B　推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The idea that animal…From 2021 to 2022, the average amount of plant cover in the llama plots grew from about 9 percent to nearly 14 percent—faster than it did in four control plots. The research underscores the valuable roles animals play in shaping landscapes. Ecologist Kelsey Reider of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. says, ‘The animals themselves are doing a lot.’”可推知,野生动物对恢复自然有很大帮助。故选B项。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何不过度情绪化的有效方式。
36. C　根据前文“Being overly emotional may mean reacting to feelings like anger, sadness and fear quickly instead of letting all of your intelligence weigh in. Chances are, if you feel overly emotional, you are relating to your emotions in a way that isn’t always constructive.”及下文各段主旨句讲述如何不过度情绪化的策略可知,C项“然而,学会调节你的情绪是很重要的。”符合语境,承上启下,与前文是转折关系,引出下文内容。故选C。
37. E　根据前文“Identify emotions. It’s important to know what you feel so you can adequately address each emotion appropriately.”可知,要识别自己的情绪,了解自己的感受以便适当地处理情绪。由此可知,E项“当你注意到一种情绪传达出来时,开始反思你的身体是如何感受的。”符合语境。故选E。
38. B　空处为段落主旨句,根据后文“They can help calm you down when you’re experiencing overwhelming emotions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by emotional intensity, pause to focus on your breathing. Breathing techniques can help you manage your emotions more effectively and help you handle intense emotions better.”可知,本段建议通过呼吸调整情绪。由此可知,B项“练习呼吸技巧。”符合语境,引出下文。故选B。
39. G　根据前文“Monitor your expectations. Sometimes, the way you feel may be influenced by how you expect to feel.”可知,情绪感受会受到期望的影响,因此要监控自己的期望,根据下文“If you notice yourself placing expectations on how you ‘should’ feel, hold off on making that judgement until you’ve completed the situation. Or, you may consider which situations you want to enter into beforehand.”可知,我们要监控自己的期待的方式。由此可知,G项“例如,如果你认为看一部电影会让你感到悲伤,你最终可能会感到悲伤。”符合语境,承上启下。故选G。
40. F　根据前文“Adjust your routines to reduce stress. Think about what events trigger your strong emotions, and try to either avoid them or control your response. For instance, if you tend to get anxious because you often run late for work, adjust your morning routine so you are not rushing.”可知,通过调整日常生活来减少情绪化,并举例说明。由此可知,F项“如果有一群人会给你带来很多不愉快的情绪,那就减少和他们在一起的时间。”符合语境,与前文都是举例说明如何通过调整日常生活来减少情绪化。故选F。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了警官Coffman在遇到两名游泳者不幸被海水卷走而遇到险境后,迅速行动下水救人的故事,这给全市市民带来了极大的安全感。
41. B　根据下文“It’s just amazing seeing…”可知,Qualls看到这一幕很令人惊讶,故选B项。interest兴趣;amazement惊讶;panic惊慌;annoyance烦恼。
42. D　根据上文how quick可知,Coffman警官救人的整个过程很快,也就是很高效的意思,故选D项。dangerous危险的;strange奇怪的;terrible可怕的;efficient高效的。
43. A　根据上文on a Tuesday afternoon可知,当警官下海救人的时候Qualls刚好下班,故选A项。 finish结束;assign分配;evaluate评估;survive存活。
44. B　根据上文how quick和下文out of his police car可知,Coffman警官开车到达事故现场,一看事态紧急,于是赶紧从车里冲出来救人,故选B项。step迈步;rush冲;roll滚;fall掉落。
45. C　根据下文into the water可知,两名受害者不幸落水,Coffman警官在岸上肯定是跳入海中救人,故选C项。drop丢掉;drown淹死;dive跳水;run跑。
46. A　根据上文“…so far back in the water…”可知,两名落水者已经离海岸很远了,他们回不来了,也就是被困在离岸流中,故选A项。stick困住;sink下沉;absorb吸收;rise上升。
47. A　根据下文“I’d never seen anything like it.”和下文“…to witness a rescuer…”可知,另一位目击者称从来没见过这么震撼的场面,结合上文“It’s just amazing seeing…”可知,他也同样被Coffman警官的事迹感动了,故选A项。witness目击者;swimmer游泳者;victim受害者;officer警官。
48. C　根据上文yet可知,空处应该和前面的shocking是情感相反的词,结合常识可知看到警察救人应是感到暖心的,故选C项。 worthy值得的;embarrassing尴尬的;heart-warming暖心的;desperate不顾一切的。
49. B　根据第一段“…his swift response to rescuing two distressed swimmers…”可知,另外一名目击者看到Coffman警官反应迅速,故选B项。escape逃离;react反应;emerge出现;warn警告。
50. B　根据第一段“…rescuing two distressed swimmers…”可知,警察局是把Coffman警官下海救人的照片发布到网络上了,故选B项。conflict冲突;rescue救援;motion运动;struggle挣扎。
51. C　根据上文Qualls’ photos可知,这张照片是Qualls拍摄的,故选C项。collect收集;deliver发表;capture拍摄;admit承认。
52. A　根据“…as he…yesterday to two swimmers…”可知,Coffman警官对两名落水者做出反应,故选A项。respond做出反应;adapt适应;require需要;adjust调整。
53. C　根据上文“…his swift response to rescuing two distressed swimmers…”可知,Coffman警官及时下水救起落水者,这必然是一种巨大的付出和努力,故选C项。 anticipation预期;inspiration启发灵感的人或事情;effort努力;challenge挑战。
54. B　根据上文“A Florida police officer is receiving praise for his swift response to rescuing two distressed swimmers caught in rip currents (离岸流) on a Tuesday afternoon.”和returned to可知,两名落水者被海水卷到离海岸很远的地方,在Coffman警官的努力下,他们安全返回了海岸,故选B项。home家;shore海岸;hospital医院;office办公室。
55. A　根据上文“…they were successfully returned to the…uninjured!”可知,两名落水者安然无恙地返回了陆地,这就是警察可以保护城市安全的例子,故选A项。 safe安全的;spectacular壮观的;famous著名的;free免费的。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者做小丑医生的工作经历和感受。
56. whose　考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空处引导定语从句,先行词是clown doctor,关系词在从句中作定语,用whose引导。故填whose。
57. doing　考查非谓语动词。空前是介词by,所以空处应填动名词作宾语。故填doing。
58. of　考查介词。此处是固定搭配because of,意为“因为”,后接the experience作宾语,故填of。
59. a　考查冠词。kid是可数名词,句中用的单数,前应用不定冠词表泛指,kid为辅音音素开头,用a修饰。故填a。
60. spent　考查动词时态。本句是and连接的并列句,spend作后句的谓语,根据前文的chose可知,用一般过去时。故填spent。
61. Wearing　考查非谓语动词。本句已有谓语动词walk,所以wear用非谓语形式,和逻辑主语I之间是主动关系,用现在分词作状语,位于句首,首字母应大写。故填Wearing。
62. boredom　考查名词。空前是介词,所以空处应填名词作宾语,bore的名词形式是boredom,为不可数名词,故填boredom。
63. which　考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是前面的事情,关系词在从句中作主语,用which引导。故填which。
64. relaxed　考查形容词。此处是固定搭配make sb adj.意为“使某人怎么样”,空处应填形容词作宾语补足语,修饰parents,修饰人,用-ed形式。故填relaxed。
65. best　考查形容词最高级。空后是名词,所以空处应填形容词作定语,根据句意可知,此处表达“最好的药”之意,用最高级。故填best。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Russell,
I’m glad to inform you that our school will hold an English humorous story speech contest in the centre hall this Sunday in order to develop our sense of humour and practise our spoken English. I’d like to invite you to take part in it.
Every participant is requested to prepare a humorous story in English by themselves. So choose your story cautiously. The funnier your story is, the better it is. You are expected to deliver your speech within five minutes. You should tell your story at a proper pace with a clear voice.
Looking forward to your participation. I’m sure you will be one of the winners.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者某天看到一个比赛的奖品是一台洗衣机,于是决定参加比赛。比赛中,作者想象着洗衣机给日常生活带来的便利,以及能让妈妈轻松些,就下定决心坚持下去,最终赢得了洗衣机。
【详解】
1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“然后比赛开始了。”可知,第一段可描写作者比赛时的想法和比赛获胜的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“我把大纸板箱放在一边,按了按我家的门铃。”可知,第二段可描写作者一家收到洗衣机时的反应和作者的感悟。
2. 续写线索:作者坚持—作者获胜—收到洗衣机的反应—作者感悟
One possible version:
Then the race began. As if a wave of enthusiasm had swept through the crowd, participants surged forward. I raced along, my heart pounding with expectations. With each step, I imagined the convenience a washing machine would bring to our daily lives. The thought of making Mama’s chores easier fueled my determination to persevere. The crowd cheered as I reached the finish line. I made it! Laughing from ear to ear, I received a big cardboard box.
With the big cardboard box aside, I rang the doorbell of our house. Mama opened the door, her eyes widening in surprise. I couldn’t contain my excitement as I explained the whole story. Mama’s smile returned, and the burdensome routine of scrubbing shirts on her knees would become a distant memory. “Your words of ‘keep walking’ encouraged me to go on,” I told Mama sincerely. Mama’s eyes were bright with a mix of joy and pride. Father, Jack and Kelly joining us, we shared a moment of triumph that went beyond the race itself. The washing machine, standing quietly in the corner, symbolized not just a prize but also the determination.单元素养测评卷(一)
Unit 4
(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 sport is the woman going to play
A. Tennis. B. Football. C. Badminton.
(　)2. What is the woman
A. A doctor. B. A salesperson. C. A waitress.
(　)3. When does the plane take off
A. At 7:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:30.
(　)4. How will the speakers probably get to the restaurant
A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.
(　)5. What does the man order
A. A piece of cake. B. A cup of coffee. C. Some chicken.
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. Why does John feel bad
A. He is worried about his study.
B. He can’t buy a new car.
C. His parents sold their car for his college.
(　)7. What does John decide to do
A. Work hard.
B. Buy a new car.
C. Drop out of school.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　)8. Why is the man making the phone call
A. To make a reservation.
B. To track a booking.
C. To invite the woman.
(　)9. How much should the group pay for the visit
A. $10. B. $20. C. $40.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
(　)10. Why does John come to Professor Smith
A. To ask for her help.
B. To hand in his design.
C. To apply for a competition.
(　)11. What is the focus of this year’s competition
A. Energy conservation.
B. Conventional wisdom.
C. Innovative thinking.
(　)12. What made John choose the dishwasher
A. Its unique look.
B. Its market value.
C. Its convenience.
(　)13. What inspired John’s design
A. Beaches. B. Rock pools. C. Glass.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
(　)14. What do we know about the speakers
A. They are colleagues.
B. They are close friends.
C. They’ve never met before.
(　)15. What did the man’s brother give him
A. A photo. B. A T-shirt. C. A baseball.
(　)16. What does the woman like best
A. Dancing. B. Singing. C. Playing tennis.
(　)17. What will the speakers do next
A. Have some food.
B. Watch a game.
C. Check out the clubs.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
(　)18. When is the thunderstorm expected
A. On Saturday. B. On Sunday. C. Next week.
(　)19. Which part will expect a temperature rise next week
A. The north part.
B. The south part.
C. The whole part.
(　)20. What will the weather be like next week
A. Cool. B. Warm. C. Cold.
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
If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humour, watching some classic British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you.
Notting Hill
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis captured the essence of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of affluent (富足的) West London, the film became popular for its charming and funny portrayal (刻画) of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.
The Full Monty
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its humour, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan MeGregor, the tale impressed the audience globally. It rapidly became a critical success.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars, Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Python’s Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.
(　)21. What can the audience learn about by watching The Full Monty
A. Hardships of comedic stars.
B. Daily life of people in West London.
C. Unique experiences of some Scots.
D. Life of the British working class.
(　)22. What kind of film does Monty Python’s Life of Brian belong to
A. A comedy film.　　　　　B. A science fiction film.
C. An action movie. D. A horror movie.
(　)23. Which of the following films is adapted from a book
A. Notting Hill.
B. The Full Monty.
C. Trainspotting.
D. Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
B
Leslie Jones is a well-known comedian and actress, best known for her time on Saturday Night Live (SNL) and her work in stand-up comedy. Her journey into comedy started unexpectedly.
When she was a college freshman, a friend signed her up for a campus comedy contest. Despite having no previous experience in stand-up, she immediately felt comfortable on stage and won the contest. This experience lit her passion for comedy. However, Leslie Jones faced challenges in pursuing (追求) a professional comedy career.
At the age of 19, she received advice from Jamie Foxx, who suggested that she need more life experiences to draw material from for her comedy. Foxx advised her to go out, live life, take various jobs, and gain a broader range of experiences to enrich her comedy. Jones took Foxx’s advice to heart and took on a series of jobs, including working as a justice of the peace at weddings and even working for a construction company owned by Scientologists. Throughout these experiences, she kept her ultimate goal of becoming a comedian in mind.
In her memoir, Leslie Jones, she reflects on her upbringing as a military brat, her journey through the male-dominated (男人主宰的) world of comedy clubs, and her eventual breakthrough when she joined the cast of SNL in 2014 at the age of 47.
One unique aspect of Leslie Jones’ comedy style is her commitment to physical comedy, even if it sometimes results in injury. She’s willing to take risks and use her physicality to get laughs from her audience. She’s known for her energetic and bold performances, which often involve physical performances or exaggerated movements.
In summary, Leslie Jones’ comedy career began unexpectedly in college, and despite facing initial challenges, she pursued a variety of life experiences to enrich her comedy. Her devotion to physical comedy and her unique approach have contributed to her success in the entertainment industry.
(　)24. What do we know about Leslie Jones
A. She is afraid of standing on stage.
B. She is famous for performing comedy.
C. She has challenges in contacting people.
D. She started her comedy career on schedule.
(　)25. Why did Leslie Jones do all kinds of work
A. To make her comedy colourful.
B. To give some advice on Foxx.
C. To remember her ultimate goal.
D. To keep her friendship with Foxx.
(　)26. What made Leslie Jones successful in comedy
A. Her spirit of taking risks.
B. Her exaggerated eye contact.
C. Her unique physical performances.
D. Her desire for gaining experiences.
(　)27. Which of the following best describes Leslie Jones
A. Responsible. B. Easy-going.
C. Self-confident. D. Hard-working.
C
I came across the book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less from a library app and I can say that after reading, it did not disappoint.
The book fits into the personal development category. It talks about how important it is to focus on absolutely important things and remove the unnecessary distractions. The common problem, Greg McKeown says, is spotting the important things. Essentialism means continuously defining where we can create the most value, then finding ways to execute these tasks most effortlessly.
In Essentialism, McKeown draws on experience and insight from working with the leaders of the most innovative companies in the world to show how to achieve the pursuit of less. More importantly, by applying a more selective standard for what is essential, the pursuit of less allows us to regain control of our own choices so we can channel our time, energy and effort into making the highest possible contribution towards the goals and activities that matter.
McKeown further explores the difference between an essentialist and a non-essentialist. He gives fantastic and relatable examples from his life as well as from others’ to illustrate how functioning as a non-essentialist is harmful to both you and those around you. He says the primary difference in both of them is the one who says yes to everything and the other (the essentialist) says yes only to the things that matter.
He also tells that a non-essentialist will commit to everything and put his personal priorities aside while that is opposite in case of the essentialist. Whether it is in work-life or personal life, a non-essentialist will try to do more by quick-fix solutions but an essentialist will focus on removing barriers and nothing else. He also gives us examples of famous people like Mahatma Gandhi who followed essentialism.
Finally, the book tells us how to set out the important things in our life—like a routine of 8 hours of sleep, daily journals or playing or relaxing every day to let our minds rest. In today’s fast-paced life, McKeown says, restfulness is a precious escape from the noisy world.
(　)28. What does the underlined word “execute” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Carry out. B. Switch between.
C. Watch out for. D. Get away from.
(　)29. What is mainly stressed in Paragraph 3
A. The significance of essentialism.
B. The inspiration for the book.
C. Achievements of essentialists.
D. Strategies for pursuing less.
(　)30. Which of the following is a feature of essentialists
A. Commitment to daily work.
B. High efficiency in work.
C. Positive influence by celebrities.
D. Concentration on priorities.
(　)31. What does McKeown suggest people do
A. Avoid tiring work if possible.
B. Find meaning in everyday life.
C. Take a break when necessary.
D. Remain restless and unmotivated.
D
When glaciers melt, they leave behind infertile (贫瘠的) landscapes. But a new study found that within just three years, such exposed land was restored by llamas (美洲驼), whose activities enriched the soil and promoted plant growth. By the foot of Peru’s melting Uruashraju glacier, researchers partnered with local farmers to farm llamas on four specific plots. For three days a month from 2019 to 2022, the llamas grazed (吃草) on the plots, fertilizing them with waste and spreading seeds from droppings.
As is the case worldwide, glaciers are disappearing in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca Mountains at an alarming rate. And as the ice melts, nearby ecosystems wither: they lose access to summertime supplies of fresh water and sometimes encounter harmful acidic minerals in rocks once covered by the glaciers.
Llamas may help counter some of these effects. Their transformation of the land, as seen in the new study, could reduce rock weathering and help the soil hold onto more dampness, thus limiting the acidic run-off that can poison farmers’ crops. Such pollution is one reason why local farmers partnered with the researchers. The animals’ behaviour could one day even generate new grasslands as soil quality improves.
The idea that animal grazing may positively impact a landscape is not new. Nor is rewilding, the push to bring key species back to　their native ecosystems, unique to the Cordillera Blanca Mountains. In Finland, for example, the indigenous Sami are working to reintroduce reindeer in deforested land, potentially restoring it. But the size and speed of the changes the llamas helped bring about surprised the researchers. From 2021 to 2022, the average amount of plant cover in the llama plots grew from about 9 percent to nearly 14 percent—faster than it did in four control plots. The research underscores the valuable roles animals play in shaping landscapes. Ecologist Kelsey Reider of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. says, “The animals themselves are doing a lot.”
(　)32. What did the new study find
A. Llamas could help improve ecology.
B. Llamas needed to be exposed to soil.
C. Llamas might survive poor situation.
D. Llamas were able to stop ice melting.
(　)33. What does the underlined word “wither” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Expand.　 B. Arise.　 C. Integrate.　 D. Worsen.
(　)34. Why did the farmers work with the researchers
A. Because they longed to be more learned.
B. Because they profited from the research.
C. Because they wanted to keep llamas away.
D. Because they failed to know llamas’ behaviour.
(　)35. What can we know from the last paragraph
A. Llamas restore the forest in Finland.
B. Wildlife helps a lot in restoring nature.
C. The idea of rewilding isn’t common.
D. The research should collect more data.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to be less emotional
Being overly emotional may mean reacting to feelings like anger, sadness and fear quickly instead of letting all of your intelligence weigh in. Chances are, if you feel overly emotional, you are relating to your emotions in a way that isn’t always constructive. 36.　　　
Identify emotions. It’s important to know what you feel so you can adequately address each emotion appropriately. 37.　　　　 If you feel anger, for instance, you may start to notice your breathing quickening, your muscles tensing, or your skin feeling flushed. If you’re happy, you may notice smiling or feelings of lightness in your body.
38.　　　　 They can help calm you down when you’re experiencing overwhelming emotions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by emotional intensity, pause to focus on your breathing. Breathing techniques can help you manage your emotions more effectively and help you handle intense emotions better. You may notice that as you experience intense emotions, they bring you further from experiencing yourself and your body.
Monitor your expectations. Sometimes, the way you feel may be influenced by how you expect to feel. 39.　　　　 If you notice yourself placing expectations on how you “should” feel, hold off on making that judgement until you’ve completed the situation. Or, you may consider which situations you want to enter into beforehand.
Adjust your routines to reduce stress. Think about what events trigger your strong emotions, and try to either avoid them or control your response. For instance, if you tend to get anxious because you often run late for work, adjust your morning routine so you are not rushing. 40. 　　　
A. Cope with your emotions.
B. Practise breathing techniques.
C. However, it’s important to learn to regulate your emotions.
D. If you feel anxious, you may notice you burn a lot of emotional energy worrying.
E. Start to reflect on how your body feels when you notice an emotion coming through.
F. If there is a group of people that bring out lots of unpleasant emotions, decrease your time with them.
G. For instance, if you expect that watching a movie may make you sad, you may end up feeling sad.
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 Florida police officer is receiving praise for his swift response to rescuing two distressed swimmers caught in rip currents (离岸流) on a Tuesday afternoon.
Brooke Qualls, a witness to the incident, expressed her 　41　 at Officer Dylan Coffman’s actions, stating, “It’s just amazing seeing him go out there and how quick and 　42　 his actions were.”
Qualls had just 　43　 her shift in Flagler Beach when she observed Officer Coffman spring into action. “Literally I watched him 　44　 out of his police car, rip off his vest, and 　45　 into the water and save not one, but two people who were so far back in the water, 　46　 in horrible rip currents,” she said.
Sean McSweeney, another 　47　 of the incident, was equally moved by the officer’s heroic actions.
“I’d never seen anything like it. It was shocking, yet　48　, to witness a rescuer 　49　 so swiftly, and it was truly remarkable,” he said.
The Flagler Beach Police Department shared Qualls’ photos of the 　50　 to their Facebook page and thanked Coffman for going the extra mile.
“Serving comes in many different ways, and thanks to Brooke Qualls for 　51　 this photo of Officer Dylan Coffman from the Police Department in action as he 　52　 yesterday to two swimmers caught in dangerous rip currents. Thanks to Officer Coffman’s 　53　, they were successfully returned to the 　54　 uninjured! Coffman contributed a lot to make our city 　55　!” the department wrote.
(　)41. A. interest　　　　　　　B. amazement
C. panic D. annoyance
(　)42. A. dangerous B. strange
C. terrible D. efficient
(　)43. A. finished B. assigned
C. evaluated D. survived
(　)44. A. step B. rush
C. roll D. fall
(　)45. A. drop B. drown
C. dive D. run
(　)46. A. stuck B. sunk
C. absorbed D. risen
(　)47. A. witness B. swimmer
C. victim D. officer
(　)48. A. worthy B. embarrassing
C. heart-warming D. desperate
(　)49. A. escape B. react
C. emerge D. warn
(　)50. A. conflict B. rescue
C. motion D. struggle
(　)51. A. collecting B. delivering
C. capturing D. admitting
(　)52. A. responded B. adapted
C. required D. adjusted
(　)53. A. anticipation B. inspiration
C. efforts D. challenges
(　)54. A. home B. shore
C. hospital D. office
(　)55. A. safe B. spectacular
C. famous D. free
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。
I’m a specially trained clown doctor 56.　　　　 job is to cheer up patients, their families and the hospital staff by 57.　　　　(do) magic tricks, singing songs and telling stories and silly jokes. I chose this career because 58.　　　　the experience of going to hospital when I was 59.　　　　kid, and I 60.　　　　(spend) much of my time there feeling frightened and more than a little bored. So I think a clown doctor can help people by entertaining them.
61.　　　　(wear) a white coat, my curly rainbow wig and a big red nose, I walk into the waiting area, where there is a familiar atmosphere of 62.　　　　(bore) and tension. There, I spot a little girl called Lara whose ankle has got injured and is twice its normal size. The doctors and nurses are treating her injury. To get her attention, I begin to do a magic trick, 63.　　　　 has made her scared and anxious look replaced with loud laughter. Seeing their daughter so much happier has in turn made Lara’s parents more 64.　　　　(relax).
I hope clown doctors can help make the hospital a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that “laughter is the 65.　　　(good) medicine”.
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,你校将举办英语幽默故事演讲比赛,你想邀请英国交换生Russell参加。请你给他写一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 举办时间、地点;
2. 活动目的;
3. 演讲要求。
注意:1. 词数80个左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入字数。
Dear Russell,


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。
It was my job to watch my younger brother, Jack, and sister, Kelly, as we walked home from school.
“I’m tired,” Kelly whined “and hungry.” “Me too,” added Jack. So we stopped to rest. “What do you think Mama is cooking ” I asked. “Noodles!” Kelly said. “Barbecue!” said Jack. “Come on,” I stood up. “We need to keep walking.”
At a busy corner, I noticed a street banner, reading “First Walking Race to Jasan Park! Climb the Mountain to Win a Washing Machine.”
It might be fun to race. But could I walk fast enough to win
At home, Mama was working in the kitchen. We had only a single burner stove, so it often took ages to prepare a meal. Sometimes when my father came back from work, Mama was still cooking with the single burner stove.
Afterwards, Mama and I washed dishes. When Mama pulled out two metal laundry tubs, her smile disappeared. I knew doing laundry hurt Mama’s back and knees. Mama heated a kettle of water on the single burner stove and filled a tub. She filled the other with cold water. Then kneeling, Mama began scrubbing shirts.
Then we carried the wet laundry to the flat roof, where Mama hung it to dry. On roof tops all over the city, clothes and towels danced in the wind. I loved being on the roof with Mama, but I wished we hadn’t had so much housework. Then I would have had more time to play with friends.
How I wish we would have a washing machine! Both Mama and I would be happy.
I remembered the banner and told Mama about it. Mama sighed, “Maria, many people will enter that race. You cannot expect to win.”
On the race day, I woke up early. I laced up my shoes and put on a head band. Mama kissed the top of my head. “Be careful and be safe. Just keep walking!” Mama said.
At the foot of the mountain, large crowds of people gathered.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Then the race began.


Paragraph 2:
With the big cardboard box aside, I rang the doorbell of our house.

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