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单元质量检测（三）　SEA EXPLORATION
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
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.When do the speakers plan to get to the sports meet？（　　）
A.At 7：45.　　　 B.At 8：00.　　　C.At 8：15.
2.What does the woman want from the store？（　　）
A.Cookies. B.Milk. C.Peanut butter.
3.What are the speakers talking about？（　　）
A.A CD by Johnny Holden. B.A present for Molly. C.A famous musician.
4.Why does the man suggest the Fairmont Hotel？（　　）
A.For its price. B.For its location. C.For its size.
5.What is the man doing？（　　）
A.Waiting for a call. B.Calling his neighbour. C.Opening a window.
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.Where is the man’s mother now？（　　）
A.In the hospital. B.At home. C.At school.
7.Why does the man ask a week off？（　　）
A.To have an operation. B.To do some cleaning. C.To look after his mother.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.How does Tina look now？（　　）
A.Excited. B.Upset. C.Calm.
9.Why didn’t the woman take part in the competition？（　　）
A.She wasn’t feeling well. B.She didn’t feel like going. C.She couldn’t afford the time.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What is the man’s requirement？（　　）
A.Going to the swimming pool. B.Making a phone call. C.Changing the room.
11.What is the man’s problem？（　　）
A.He can’t go to sleep.
B.He’s afraid to take the elevator.
C.He has difficulty climbing the stairs.
12.What will the woman do？（　　）
A.Check a room.
B.Tell the doorman to help the man.
C.Send the man’s wife to the hospital.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Why did Tim do a project on “How to Lead a Greener Life”？（　　）
A.To find more information for his science lessons.
B.To do something to help the environment.
C.To get his family interested in the project.
14.How does Tim go to school now？（　　）
A.By car. B.By bus. C.By bike.
15.What advice is Tim going to give his teachers？（　　）
A.Ask students to hand in their homework electronically.
B.Request students to recycle school paper.
C.Make students use both sides of paper.
16.What does Tim think the school cafeteria should do？（　　）
A.Use local produce.
B.Have meatless Mondays.
C.Stop selling bottled drinks.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What classes can visitors take in Bali according to the speaker？（　　）
A.Diving. B.Swimming. C.Fishing.
18.Why do some scientists come to Bali？（　　）
A.To study volcanoes.
B.To study the sea creatures.
C.To study traditional artworks.
19.What do most people of Bali do？（　　）
A.Work in tourism.
B.Do agricultural work.
C.Make special clothes.
20.What does the speaker think is good to do during Chinese New Year？（　　）
A.Drink traditional coffee.
B.Do some shopping.
C.Visit ancient Chinese buildings.
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
Known as the “Orlando of China”， the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is the world’s largest ocean-theme fairyland.The following are four theme areas and some necessary information.
　　Ocean Avenue
　　Behind the giant Manta Ray sculpture， it is a giant LED screen showing various animals in the deep sea world， and the avenue is lined with shops for visitors to eat or buy souvenirs.
　　Ocean Wonders
　　The Whale Shark Aquarium is here.You can also watch a colourful sea world with thousands of rare fishes， especially the Whale Shark and Manta Rays.Besides， you can have an amazing adventure of the deep ocean.
　　Hengqin Ocean
　　Most of the large-scale performances are held in and around the Hengqin Ocean.Visitors can enjoy the Musical Fountain， Chimelong Ocean Parade， Ocean Resistance ...
　　Walrus Hill
　　Visitors can see cute walrus and a lot of marine birds in the Sea Bird Paradise.Children can also enjoy a mysterious castle adventure with their parents in the Sand Castle.In addition， Mountain Dew Sailing and Jungle Roller Coasters are also must-try adventures in Walrus Hill.
　　Food and drinks
　　Among 7 theme restaurants， the Undersea Restaurant is the must-try one.The underwater restaurant is connected to the Whale Shark Aquarium， where visitors can enjoy delicious food while viewing rare marine animals through the glass viewing screen.
　　Tickets
Ticket type Regular Weekend， pubic holiday， July & August
Adult 1-day CNY 395 CNY 450
2-day CNY 595 CNY 675
Child （1－1.5 m or aged between 3－11） 1-day CNY 280 CNY 315
2-day CNY 415 CNY 475
A child under 1 meter （3.3 feet） or aged below 3 can enter for free when accompanied by an adult.
21.What can we learn about Ocean Wonders？（　　）
A.You can buy souvenirs there. B.It is in the center of the kingdom.
C.You can have a castle adventure there. D.It’s near to the Undersea Restaurant.
22.Which would be the best choice if you plan to watch wonderful programmes？（　　）
A.Ocean Avenue.　　　B.Ocean Wonders. C.Hengqin Ocean.　　　D.Walrus Hill.
23.How much should a couple with a 5-year-old boy pay for a two-day trip in July？（　　）
A.CNY 1，350.　　　　B.CNY 1，605. C.CNY 1，825.　　 　　D.CNY 2，055.
B
　　An associate university professor in Florida has completed his research mission and set a new world record in the process： living 100 days beneath the ocean’s surface.
　　On Friday morning， Dr Joseph Dituri felt the sun’s rays for the first time since he began the project 22 feet below the waters of Key Largo， Florida， on 1 March.
　　Dituri， 55， a biomedical engineer who teaches at the University of South Florida and calls himself “Dr Deep Sea”， spent just over three months at the bottom of the Emerald Lagoon in Jules’ Undersea Lodge， the only underwater hotel in the United States.
　　The research project， Project Neptune 100， was organised by the Key Largo-based Marine Resources Development Foundation and focused on ocean conservation research and studying how high pressure affects the human body.
　　The US Navy veteran said he’s already noticed one impact： The water pressure seems to have shrunken his stature by half an inch.Dituri stood at 6 feet 1 inch tall before starting his mission， the University of South Florida stated in a news release.
　　The scientist began the project with a belief that increased pressure could help humans live longer and prevent aging-related diseases， the news release said.Dituri said he hopes his underwater research will benefit the treatment of a variety of illnesses， including traumatic brain injuries.
　　Dituri also used the project as an educational experience for youth.“We have interacted with thousands of school children to get them interested in science， technology， engineering and maths，” Dituri told Guinness World Records on 8 June.While underwater， he continued teaching his college students virtually.
　　Dituri broke the Guinness World Record for longest time living underwater at the 74-day mark of his project， on 13 May.The previous record stood at 73 days， two hours and 34 minutes， set at the same location at Dituri’s successful attempt.
24.When did Dr Joseph Dituri probably return to the surface？（　　）
A.On May 9. B.On May 19.
C.On June 9. D.On June 19.
25.Why did Dr Joseph Dituri’s take part in the project？（　　）
A.To challenge his limits. B.To inspire young people.
C.For scientific research. D.For personal enthusiasm.
26.What did Dr Joseph Dituri think of living underwater？（　　）
A.It does harm to human body. B.It’s beneficial to human health.
C.It’s a very painful experience. D.It’s the same as living on the earth.
27.What would be the best title for the text？（　　）
A.What Is Living Underwater Really Like？
B.Can Humans Live Underwater for 100 Days？
C.“Dr Deep Sea” Interacts With Children Underwater
D.“Dr Deep Sea” Breaks Record for Living Underwater
C
Staying in on a Friday night feels like a good idea — you could really use the “alone time” after a busy week — until you get on Facebook.You see your friends having a party at that cool bar you’ve been wanting to try， then you start watching another friend’s story before they set out on an exciting road trip.
　　Suddenly， that alone time you chose doesn’t feel so good anymore.You feel like it’s boring to stay at home — you may even question the purpose of your very existence.Don’t worry， that anxiety is common — and not that new.You’re experiencing FOMO， or the fear of missing out.
　　When we are constantly comparing ourselves to people around us， it can lead to some pretty tough feelings.“FOMO is about having thoughts on missing out on opportunities which might increase our happiness，” says psychologist Aarti Gupta in California.There’s a biological explanation for why we experience FOMO.“Humans are social beings and rely on each other to survive， and being left out or not being in the know could have， once upon a time， been a matter of life or death.”
　　If you find yourself comparing yourself to others in a way that doesn’t feel productive， Gupta recommends practicing an abundance （富足） mindset：“This means remembering that there are plenty of opportunities to go around for everyone， and just because someone else found success doesn’t mean that you won’t.”
　　“I think the irony of all of it is that it’s called FOMO， the fear of missing out.But really， what it is doing is that it’s making you miss out on today and that comfortable bed that you’re in right now， or the job that you’re in right now or the relationship that you’re in right now because you’re so worried about what else is out there，” says Gupta.You can battle FOMO simply by being more fully present in and invested in the life you have today.
28.What makes your alone time become unpleasant？（　　）
A.Having nothing to do.
B.Staying at home by yourself.
C.Seeing your friends’ activities.
D.Hearing your friends’ bad news.
29.What’s the third paragraph mainly about？（　　）
A.What FOMO is. B.The reason for FOMO.
C.The outcome of FOMO. D.How to deal with FOMO.
30.What does an abundance mindset mean？（　　）
A.Less competition. B.Less cooperation.
C.More comparison. D.Fewer opportunities.
31.What is the Aarti Gupta’s solution to FOMO？（　　）
A.Making more friends. B.Living in the here and now.
C.Engaging in more activities. D.Ignoring your surroundings.
D
　　Drones are increasingly flying in our skies， capturing images， managing crops and soon， delivering packages.But what do the birds make of this invasion of their territory？
With strict animal ethics approval， we flew drones towards flocks of birds in Queensland’s Moreton Bay.We found many species were not disturbed， provided the drone was small and flew above 60 m.
The exception was the critically endangered eastern curlews （杓鹬）， which became alarmed and flew away — even when a tiny drone approached at the maximum legal altitude of 120 m.But when eastern curlews took flight， other nearby species were often startled， creating a domino effect that eventually caused the whole flock to take flight.
Drone disturbance can interrupt birds as they rest or feed.It can even cause them to avoid some locations altogether.If the birds are consistently interrupted or scared away from their preferred habitats， they may find it difficult to eat and rest enough to survive and reproduce.This is particularly concerning for species such as eastern curlews， which migrate thousands of kilometres to breed.
We studied a diverse group of birds typically found along coastlines， known as shorebirds.Heartbreakingly， their global population has plummeted as they continue to battle habitat destruction， sea level rise， disturbance and hunting.
The last few decades have been bleak for the eastern curlew， which is the world’s largest migratory shorebird.Research in 2011 indicated a population decline of 80% over three generations.
While drones are unlikely to have played a major role in shorebird decline so far， our results， combined with the increasing presence of drones along our coastline， indicate they could become yet another source of disturbance for these birds， many of which are already endangered.
Drones can be beneficial in many ways， but we must identify when and how drones can be used to minimise potential harm.In some locations， such as some Australian national parks， drone use is already prohibited or restricted.But managers need to understand how drones affect wildlife to inform these regulations.
32.What’s the problem with eastern curlews？（　　）
A.They are being killed. B.They are being disturbed.
C.Their safety is being threatened. D.Their habitats are being damaged.
33.What do we learn about eastern curlews？（　　）
A.They are able to fly above 120 meters.
B.They can’t find a place to eat and rest.
C.They adapt to the environment quickly.
D.They are sensitive to their surroundings.
34.What does the underlined word “plummeted” in Paragraph 5 mean？（　　）
A.Reduced sharply. B.Increased rapidly.
C.Recovered slowly. D.Changed gradually.
35.What’s the author’s final conclusion about drones？（　　）
A.They pose no threat to eastern curlews.
B.They should be forbidden near the shores.
C.They should be used under certain regulations.
D.They benefit eastern curlews in a number of ways.
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。
　　Living a life of simplicity can be a beautiful thing. But simplifying itself can seem like a difficult process. So I recommend simplicity in your simplifying.
Instead of trying to simplify your whole life， how about just simplifying one thing？ Simplifying one thing is doable. 36.（　　）
Simplicity is the path. You can pick one of the ideas below and carry it out today.
Single-task.
The next thing you choose to do ...do only that. Close everything else， put your phone away， and just focus on that one task. 37.（　　） When you go for a walk， have nothing to listen to or look at， other than the nature all around you. One thing at a time： wash one dish， just write， just eat.
Use in-between spaces as meditations （沉思）.
38.（　　） Enjoy this in-between space. Notice how you’re feeling， what’s around you， what you just did， what your intention is for what you’re about to do. When you’re going somewhere else， just enjoy this time fully， and don’t rush past it.
39.（　　）
Pick someone today to be with fully. Put away your phone， let go of anything else you’re thinking about， and just be with them. Listen to them. Open your heart to them. Send them your love. If you do this with one person a day， your life will become better through better relationships and connection.
Clear one space.
40.（　　） Just the amount of space that you can hug. For example， just a little space on your desk or kitchen counter. Let this be the blissful oasis of peace and simplicity that will ripple outward to the rest of your life！
A.Be kind to everyone.
B.Be fully present with someone.
C.Try your best to complete every task.
D.You don’t have to simplify everything today.
E.Find one little area in your office or home， and tidy it up.
F.If you’re reading this article， stay with it and do nothing else.
G.When you’re done with one thing， instead of rushing to the next， pause.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
　　In a series of original stories created with the wildlife charity WWF to tie in with Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary， we look at the extremely important task of saving our oceans and forests.
Oceans and forests play a vital part in 　41　 life on the earth， and Attenborough says more can be done to 　42　 them.
Forests are home to more than 80% of the earth’s biodiversity on 　43　.Biodiversity is the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.Forests 　44　 play a large role in 　45　 carbon dioxide （CO2）， a gas that 　46　 climate change， from the atmosphere.
Oceans are 　47　 important.They cover around 70% of the 　48　 and provide more than half the atmosphere’s oxygen， which we need to 　49　.The seas are home to millions of animals and plants and are a very rich source of 　50　 for humans.
There are ways to protect the forests and oceans.Some of these include 　51　 or cycling instead of using a car， eating fish with healthy population numbers， not buying products that have a 　52　 effect on rainforests， such as palm oil， and 　53　 less meat.
Attenborough said that getting younger people to get involved with these problems is 　54　.“If they aren’t 　55　 that the natural world is important， we’re wasting our time，” he said.
The documentary， David Attenborough： A Life on Our Planet is on Netflix.
41.A.facing　　　　　B.loving　　　C.rescuing　　 D.supporting
42.A.repair B.improve C.protect D.build
43.A.deck B.land C.islands D.bushes
44.A.also B.ever C.maybe D.otherwise
45.A.preventing B.removing C.discouraging D.defending
46.A.stops B.controls C.limits D.causes
47.A.generally B.especially C.equally D.frequently
48.A.planet B.satellite C.water D.soil
49.A.form B.exchange C.fire D.breathe
50.A.life B.travel C.food D.exercise
51.A.cleaning B.walking C.waiting D.jumping
52.A.negative B.great C.positive D.wonderful
53.A.using B.making C.eating D.producing
54.A.potential B.initial C.lucky D.key
55.A.persuaded B.advised C.urged D.declared
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。
　　Oceans cover 70 percent of the earth’s surface， yet even today their depths remain largely unexplored.Scientists believe between 90 and 95 percent of the deep sea remains a mystery.
The term “deep sea” doesn’t have 　56　 same meaning to everyone.To fishermen， the deep sea is any part of the ocean beyond the 　57　（relative） shallow continental shelf.To scientists， the deep sea is the lowest part of the ocean.This is the part of the ocean 　58　（deep） than 1，800 meters.
It’s difficult to explore the depths 　59　 they are always dark， extremely cold， and under high pressure.Modern scientists recognise the deep sea as the largest habitat on the planet.Special tools have been developed 　60　（explore） this cold， dark， pressurized environment.
The history of deep sea exploration begins a little late， mainly because advanced technology 　61　（need） for explorations.
The deepest part of the earth’s oceans 　62　（be） the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench， at 10，994 meters below sea level.Three people 　63　（visit） the depths of the Challenger Deep so far.
Mount Everest would fit inside the Mariana Trench， 　64　 over a mile of extra space above it.
While human exploration still occurs， most modern 　65　（discovery） are made using data from robots and sensors.
第四部分　写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
　　你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请你以It’s Time to Protect Sea Animals为题写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.海洋动物面临的现状——海水污染；
2.我们应该怎么做。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
It’s Time to Protect Sea Animals
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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。
　　5 December 2012 was a very special day for Josephine and Scott Lansing， as it marked the fourth adoption for the Lansings.
When they began the journey to adopt their first daughter， Cloe， years ago， Josephine and Scott Lansing never imagined they would eventually have a house full of girls.The couple later adopted Josie in 2011 and Annabelle in 2012.For the Lansing family， adoption is about giving every child the opportunity to grow healthily in a loving home.Scott and Josephine are great advocates for each of their daughters， and they make sure each child knows how special and loved they are.
In February 2009， Bethany entered into the care of Child Protective Services due to her mother’s inability to care for her and her brothers and sisters.Her experiences made it very difficult for her to trust adults， since she learned from an early age that she could only count on herself.She lived in a shelter for several months before moving into a foster home （寄养家庭）.Still， Bethany struggled to understand why she had been taken away from the only family she had known.In May 2010， Bethany was placed at Helping Hand Home for Children’s Residential Treatment Center， where her journey to returning to normal finally began.With the patience， support， and guidance of the Helping Hand Home staff， Bethany developed healthy， appropriate ways to express her emotions.She was taught to respect herself， and she learned that it was okay to trust others.
When Bethany was introduced to the Lansing family in June 2012， the meeting did not go as smoothly as everyone hoped.Bethany’s insecurities resurfaced due to the suffering she experienced at such a young age， and she refused to talk or even look at the Lansings at their first meeting.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
But the Lansing family had no intention to give up.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Later， Bethany experienced a lot of exciting things.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
8 / 10单元质量检测（四）　SHARING
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
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 are the speakers probably doing？（　　）
A.Preparing for camping.　　　　　
B.Buying sleeping bags.　　　　　
C.Cleaning up the car.
2.Where does the woman want to go？（　　）
A.Chicago. B.Atlanta. C.Denver.
3.How does the woman feel？（　　）
A.Satisfied. B.Discouraged. C.Excited.
4.Where are the speakers？（　　）
A.At home. B.In the office. C.In the stadium.
5.What’s the woman’s attitude to McDonald’s？（　　）
A.Supportive. B.Neutral. C.Opposed.
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 shoe size does the man want？（　　）
A.Size 7. B.Size 8. C.Size 10.
7.How much will the man pay？（　　）
A.$32. B.$36. C.$40.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What did the girl do for the dance？（　　）
A.She did the cleaning.
B.She did the decorating.
C.She did the dishwashing.
9.When was the dance held？（　　）
A.On Friday night. B.On Saturday night. C.On Sunday night.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What does the woman say about her apartment？（　　）
A.It has two bedrooms with a big kitchen.
B.It has two bedrooms with a small balcony.
C.It has one bedroom with a large balcony.
11.How much should the man pay the woman if he hires the apartment？（　　）
A.About $100. B.About $200. C.About $400.
12.When will the woman meet the man？（　　）
A.On Wednesday. B.On Thursday. C.On Friday.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What does the man enjoy most about the course？（　　）
A.Meeting famous musicians. B.Organising every detail of it. C.Hearing young musicians play.
14.How does the man advertise the course？（　　）
A.Through the Internet. B.Through the university. C.Through the TV show.
15.What is required to join the course？（　　）
A.Perfect performances.
B.Basic English skills.
C.Good looks.
16.Why isn’t the countryside a good choice？（　　）
A.The cost is high.
B.The space is limited.
C.The transport is inconvenient.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.How many people in America go rock climbing？（　　）
A.More than ten million people.
B.Around nine million people.
C.About five million people.
18.What does rock climbing require according to the speaker？（　　）
A.Strength and strong will.
B.Strong will and high energy.
C.Good balance and strength.
19.How many kinds of rock climbing are mentioned？（　　）
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.
20.According to the speaker， who should attempt to go rock climbing alone？（　　）
A.Only the very best in the sport.
B.Only the young climbers.
C.Only people who have experience in groups.
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
　　
　　Nashville offers many after-school tutoring centers to help kids develop their skills and creativity.
Spotlite Dance Studio
4075 Luke Ct， Murfreesboro， TN 37128， USA
Tel：（615）459-4200
Set up in 2006， Spotlite Dance Studio is offering full day， half day and evening dance camps to kids aged 2－18.We have fun， new themes each week.We will work on dancing techniques and play fun games， activities， and more.
STEM Builders
504 Autumn Springs Ct， Franklin， TN 37067， USA
Tel：（615）366-9196
Along with education， to be successful in life， reasonable thinking， problem solving and teamwork are necessary skills in today’s competitive society.STEM Builders provides a unique combination of science， technology， engineering， maths and fun.Both founders of the center beginning in 2016 have more than 15 years of IT experience.
Smile Doctors
152 Heritage Park， Murfreesboro， TN 37128， USA
Tel：（615）848-0011
Created in 2015， Smile Doctors provides excellence in orthodontic （牙齿矫正的） care resulting in beautiful， confident smiles and unforgettable experiences.Every interaction strengthens the idea that each person has value as a human being.We hope our positive interactions will motivate kids to improve themselves.
Tap Root Farm
905 Hickory Hills Dr， Franklin， TN 37067， USA
Tel：（615）594-3210
We have been “caretakers” of the farmland for over 50 e and join us in the joy of keeping our family farming！Activities of our Tap Root Farm Summer Farm Camp （24－29 June）include horseback riding and gardening （planting and harvesting vegetables， herbs and flowers）.
21.Where should you go to grow vegetables？（　　）
A.905 Hickory Hills Dr， Franklin， TN 37067， USA.
B.4075 Luke Ct， Murfreesboro， TN 37128， USA.
C.152 Heritage Park， Murfreesboro， TN 37128， USA.
D.504 Autumn Springs Ct， Franklin， TN 37067， USA.
22.Which of the following won’t STEM Builders provide？（　　）
A.Teamwork. B.Problem solving.
C.IT experience. D.Reasonable thinking.
23.Which center has the longest history？（　　）
A.Smile Doctors. B.Tap Root Farm.
C.STEM Builders. D.Spotlite Dance Studio.
B
　　One beautiful day， I showed up for work， where I had just been promoted.I was right in the middle of training a new girl， when my boss asked to talk to me for a second.After that conversation， you can effectively cross “had a good job” off my comfortable living checklist.No warning.In fact， just the month before I had received my fifth Employee of the Month award.I was speechless and so was everyone else.Seven of us were cut from my department that day.Later， I would discover that there were thousands of cuts companywide.I worked at a bank.A failing one.
　　When something like this happens to you， it’s natural to ask why.I reviewed all my work accomplishments.I thought about how I had been a top performer every month since I had been hired and about how they gave me the highest rating of anyone on my review.What had I done wrong？ What could I have done better？
　　The truth is that sometimes we search for a logical explanation in a situation that can’t be understood.The only way to move past it is to have confidence in the job you did as an employee and understand that you are a victim of an unfortunate circumstance.
　　Speaking of writing， with all of the extra time on my hands， I reunited with the long lost love of my life： writing.
　　I decided to pursue writing as an actual job.I designed a website and applied for writing jobs.I started getting more and more clients.It occurred to me that with some hard work I might be able to make a living doing what I love.So there I was， three months after the sky fell， thinking about how incredibly blessed I was.And this would never have happened had I not lost something in the first place.
24.What happened to the author according to Paragraph 1？（　　）
A.She was fired. B.She was criticized.
C.She got promotion. D.She received an award
25.What can we learn about the author？（　　）
A.Her performance was great. B.Her colleagues weren’t friendly.
C.She wasn’t treated fairly at work. D.She didn’t finish her tasks well enough.
26.How did the author feel about her situation in the end？（　　）
A.Worried. B.Satisfied.
C.Confused. D.Disappointed.
27.What would be the best title for the text？（　　）
A.Interest Will Help Us to Find a Way
B.Where There Is a Will， There Is a Way
C.Nothing Is Impossible to a Willing Heart
D.When One Door Closes， Another Opens
C
　　Most parents tell lies to their children as a way to change their behaviour， suggests a study of families in the United States and China.
The most frequent example was parents threatening to leave children alone in public unless they behaved.Persuasion ranged from asking the support of the tooth fairy to telling children they would go blind unless they ate particular vegetables.
Another example was：“That was beautiful piano playing.” The study， published in the International Journal of Psychology， examined the use of “instrumental lying” — and found that such lies were used by a great number of parents in both the United States and China.
The most commonly used lie — popular with both US and Chinese families — was parents pretending to a child that they were going to walk away and leave the child alone.“The popularity of this lie may relate to the challenge parents face in trying to leave a place against their child’s wishes，” say the researchers.
Another lie that was common in both countries was the false promise to buy a requested toy at some time in the future.
Researchers established different kinds of these untruths.There were “untrue statements related to misbehaviour”， which included：“If you don’t behave， I will call the police，” and “If you don’t quiet down and start behaving， the lady over there will be angry with you.”
There are some more surprising lies recorded.For example， “untrue statements related to leaving or staying” a parent was recorded as saying：“If you don’t follow me， a kidnapper （绑架者） will come to kidnap you.”
The researchers， headed by Gail D.Heymana， Anna S.Hsua， Genyue Fub and Kang Leeac， concluded that this raises “important moral questions for parents about when， if ever， parental lying is reasonable”.
28.Which of the following is the most common lie used by parents？（　　）
A.I’ll buy you a toy. B.I’ll go home first.
C.The police will come. D.The bad guy will come.
29.What’s the parents’ purpose of using “instrumental lying”？（　　）
A.To criticize their children. B.To comfort their children.
C.To persuade their children. D.To encourage their children.
30.The “kidnapper” lie is usually used by parents when a child 　　　　.（　　）
A.asks for a present B.does something wrong
C.refuses to leave a place D.refuses to eat a vegetable
31.What is the researchers’ attitude towards parents’ lying？（　　）
A.Doubtful. B.Surprised.
C.Favourable. D.Ambiguous.
D
　　If you ask most people whether they like having more choices， the answer will be yes.But when it comes to sales， a large selection can actually hurt your clients’ revenues.
　　Although people like choice， they become overwhelmed （不知所措） by it.Hick’s Law perfectly demonstrates this.It states that there is a measurable increase in how long it takes somebody to make a decision as the number of options that are available goes up.
　　That delay in decision making can prove damaging on an online shopping site because it tends to result in users giving up.They are paralyzed by the decision， and so， they decide to go away and think about it.That will significantly reduce the number of people who eventually make a purchase.
　　I know it can be hard to convince clients to limit the variety of products or complex options they offer on their sites， but there is some strong evidence to support your cause.
　　Researchers in California ran an experiment in a local grocery store.They set up a stall in the store selling jam.Some days the stall would sell six flavors of jams， while on other days it offered 24 varieties.The results were significant.On days where they sold 24 varieties， they saw a mere four percent conversion （转化） rate.However， when they offered only six choices， that figure rose to a surprising 31 percent.Limiting choice works.
　　That experiment perfectly demonstrates both the problem and the solution.Despite the evidence， you will not always be able to persuade clients to reduce choice.The next best option is to hide some of those choices.
　　Unlike a stall in a grocery store， we have more flexibility online regarding how products are displayed.We can highlight some options and hide others.For example， you could display the best-selling categories of products， while hiding other groupings under something like a “more” option.If you are unable to remove options， you can at least focus users on the most popular choices.
32.What does Hick’s Law mainly tell us about more choices？（　　）
A.They increase product sales. B.They lead to better decisions.
C.They can better satisfy customers. D.They make decision-making harder.
33.What does the underlined word “paralyzed” in Paragraph 3 mean？（　　）
A.Attracted. B.Prevented.
C.Controlled. D.Encouraged.
34.What can we learn from the experiment in California？（　　）
A.More varieties attract more customers.
B.Fewer varieties attract more customers.
C.More varieties create higher conversion rate.
D.Fewer varieties create higher conversion rate.
35.What is the author’s advice in the last paragraph？（　　）
A.Improve product quality.
B.Increase product varieties.
C.Avoid displaying all products.
D.Hide the best-selling products.
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 do you discover your real purpose in life？ I’m not talking about your job， your daily responsibilities， or even your long-term goals. 36.（　　）
Perhaps you’re a rather nihilistic （虚无主义的） person who doesn’t believe you have a purpose and that life has no meaning. 37.（　　） Not believing that you have a purpose won’t prevent you from discovering it， just as a lack of belief in gravity won’t prevent you from tripping.
38.（　　） A master martial artist asked Bruce to teach him everything Bruce knew about martial arts. Bruce held up two cups， both filled with liquid. “The first cup，” said Bruce， “represents all of your knowledge about martial arts. The second cup represents all of my knowledge about martial arts. If you want to fill your cup with my knowledge， you must first empty your cup of your knowledge.”
If you want to discover your true purpose in life， you must first empty your mind of all the false purposes you’ve been taught.
39.（　　） While there are many ways to do this， some of them fairly involved， here is one of the simplest that anyone can do. The more open you are to this process， and the more you expect it to work， the faster it will work for you.
Here’s what to do：
·Take out a blank sheet of paper or open up a word processor where you can type.
·Write at the top， “What is my true purpose in life？”
·Write an answer that pops into your head. 40.（　　） A short phrase is fine.
·Repeat step 3 until you write the answer that makes you cry.This is your purpose.
A.It doesn’t matter.
B.Here’s a story about Bruce Lee.
C.So how to discover your purpose in life？
D.It doesn’t have to be a complete sentence.
E.I mean the real reason why you live in this world.
F.Many people live a meaningless life without a purpose.
G.If you don’t have a purpose， then you should try to find one.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
　　Last year， my oldest son Matthew went to college.Things at home were not as “　41　” as they used to be.My wife soon had a crazy idea.“Let’s get a 　42　，” she told me.I wasn’t exactly thrilled with the idea， but 　43　.I mean， what better way to 　44　 a kid that has gone to college than to get a dog？
Then we got to the animal shelter.While I walked along the rows and rows of cages， a dog 　45　 my eye.He was scared， and looked like he’d 　46　 on life.
I 　47　 his cage， and he just sat there， looking at me.I stuck my 　48　 through the hole in the cage and petted him on the head.I expected him to get 　49　， but he didn’t.
I knew that this dog had never felt love before， and he was 　50　 every bit of the love I could give him in that 　51　.
Tears began to stream down my face because I felt everything that this 　52　 creature was feeling right then.He just wanted to be 　53　； he just wanted a home and a family.
It’s been a year since we took the dog home， and our 　54　 has been changed forever.Now， he is always there to 　55　 us when we come home.He’s shown us more love than any other living creature on the earth ever had before.
41.A.busy　　　　　B.boring　　　　C.usual　　　D.normal
42.A.dog B.kid C.partner D.friend
43.A.refused B.agreed C.replied D.doubted
44.A.raise B.teach C.replace D.find
45.A.struck B.impressed C.caught D.reminded
46.A.given up B.turned off C.taken over D.set down
47.A.bought B.discovered C.approached D.recognised
48.A.head B.foot C.body D.finger
49.A.mad B.excited C.sad D.moved
50.A.getting B.enjoying C.receiving D.expecting
51.A.stage B.period C.occasion D.moment
52.A.lively B.poor C.naughty D.annoying
53.A.seen B.heard C.loved D.touched
54.A.life B.idea C.relation D.future
55.A.thank B.meet C.admire D.greet
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。
　　“Look on the sunny side of life.” “Turn your face towards the sun， and the shadows will fall behind you.” “Every day may not be good， 56.　　　　　　 there is something good in every day.”
Researchers are finding that 57.　　　　　　 （thought） like these can do far more than raise one’s spirits.They may actually improve health and extend life.
There is no longer any doubt that 58.　　　　　　 happens in the brain influences what happens in the body.When 59.　　　　　　 （face） a health crisis， we should actively cultivate positive emotions to boost the immune system and deal with depression.Studies have shown a link between having a positive outlook and health benefits like lower blood pressure， less heart disease， better weight control and 60.　　　　 （healthy） blood sugar levels.
Even when we’re faced with an incurable illness， positive feelings and thoughts can 61.　　　　　　 （great） improve our quality of life.Dr Wendy Schlessel Harpham， an author of several books for people facing cancer 62.　　　　　　 （learn） she had a cancer 27 years ago.During the next 15 years of treatments， she set the stage for 63.　　　　　　 （happy） and hope by such measures as surrounding herself 64.　　　　　　 people who lift her spirits， keeping a daily gratitude journal， doing something good for someone else， and watching funny， uplifting movies.Her cancer 65.　　　　　　 （be） in remission （缓解） now for 12 years.
第四部分　写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
　　你校将举办主题为The Power of Sharing的英文演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参加比赛，内容包括：
1.分享的好处；
2.动员大家分享。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Good afternoon， everyone！
My topic today is The Power of Sharing.I’d like to share with you the benefits of sharing.　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　Thank you for your listening！
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。
　　On Christmas Eve， seventy-three-year-old George selected his food carefully.Skim milk was 2.99， white bread， 89 cents with a 10-cent discount.Leaving the cashier， he calculated that he had saved 80 cents today.
At the exit， the wind reminded him of his gloves.“Where are they？” Not in the coat pockets.Not in the grocery bag either.He was sure he was wearing them when he entered the store.He clearly remembered putting them into the pocket of his coat.George made a second thorough search of all his pockets， again including the grocery bag.Now he was sure they must have been dropped somewhere inside the store.
Old George had bought the black leather gloves at a 25% discount， for just 35.00， ten years ago.They were soft and warm and very durable.He had taken care not to let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves， so they looked like new.Losing this favourite possession was almost like losing a child to him.
George， calm on the outside but nervous inside，reentered the store.He followed the same route he had walked before， starting at the bread counter， to the milk section， the corner where salt and sugar were placed， then the rest of the store.Several minutes of anxious searching turned out to be in vain.He asked the customers whether they saw a pair of black leather gloves， but they said no.Then he went over to the cashier without hesitation to ask if she had received any lost gloves， but only received the same answer.His heart grew heavier.
“Society has changed， people have changed，” he murmured to himself.“Years ago， if somebody picked up something lost， they would give it back.Now a good action is lost.”
Yet he did not give up hope.He started to stare at anybody wearing black gloves to see if they looked like his.The first two persons he saw did wear gloves， but one was women’s and the other not black.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Suddenly， he found a man looking like a lawyer， wearing black leather gloves.　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
During the whole holiday， he was always thinking whether to buy a new pair.　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
10 / 10单元质量检测（一）　SCIENCE FICTION
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
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 will the woman do tonight？（　　）
A.Go to a concert.　　B.Do some reading.　　　C.Visit her professor.
2.How will the woman go to Chicago？（　　）
A.By air. B.By car. C.By train.
3.What is probably the man？（　　）
A.A hotel clerk. B.A shop keeper. C.A waiter.
4.What does the man think Kate will like？（　　）
A.A book. B.A CD. C.A concert ticket.
5.Where does the man want to go？（　　）
A.A bank. B.A shopping mall. C.A post office.
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.How often does Linda have yoga classes？（　　）
A.Once a week. B.Twice a week. C.Three times a week.
7.What may the two speakers do this Sunday afternoon？（　　）
A.Do some exercise. B.See a movie. C.Work together.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What will the man do this afternoon？（　　）
A.Hand in his homework. B.Go out with the woman. C.Do math and physics homework.
9.What day is it today？（　　）
A.Friday. B.Saturday. C.Sunday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What did the man just do？（　　）
A.He kicked a rubbish bin. B.He bought some bottled water. C.He threw away a plastic bottle.
11.What does the woman usually do to protect the Earth？（　　）
A.Reuse the old things. B.Collect plastic bottles. C.Sort the rubbish.
12.What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers？（　　）
A.Teacher and student. B.Classmates. C.Friends.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What does the woman want the man to do？（　　）
A.Go to her birthday party.
B.Invite some friends to a party.
C.Help organise a birthday party.
14.When does the man plan to visit the woman on Friday？（　　）
A.About 7：30 p.m. B.About 8：00 p.m. C.About 8：30 p.m.
15.What will the man do on Friday？（　　）
A.Bring some drinks. B.Prepare a cake. C.Play the piano.
16.What is the man busy with？（　　）
A.A speech. B.His study. C.A report.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.For whom may the language learning class aim？（　　）
A.People starting to work. B.People retiring from work. C.People wanting to travel abroad.
18.What did the members do first in class？（　　）
A.Writing down some words.
B.Talking in English.
C.Pronouncing words.
19.What may impress the speaker most in the English class？（　　）
A.The pleasant class atmosphere.
B.The friendly members.
C.The learned teacher.
20.What is the speaker mainly talking about？（　　）
A.Her English learning experience.
B.A way to learn English well.
C.Benefits of learning English.
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
Having both the curiosity and passion to explore the world is rewarding.Acquiring new skills after class is necessary and beneficial.To help you on your journey of self-growth and discovery， here are some free learning tools available for self-learners.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is one of the most popular learning tools out there.It offers over 4，000 free courses from a huge variety of disciplines.One of the best things about the platform is that it’s available in many other languages other than English.It is a mobile app with wonderful videos to keep your learning on the go.
Duolingo
Speaking of learning on the go， Duolingo is also one of the most popular mobile learning apps.The app offers you the opportunity to learn a language.Flashcards， multiple-choice questions， and translation exercises help you pick up vocabulary and grammar.If you want to get started learning a new language， Duolingo can give you an excellent foundation.
The University of Oxford
England’s oldest university offers over 600 online courses， sets of teaching materials， and lecture series on its open education platform.This makes it one of the most invaluable learning tools on the Internet.Unlike courses on other platforms， Oxford’s courses and lectures aren’t laid out to give introductions to broad topics.Instead， learners can deep dive into specific attractive subjects， such as the late works of Schumann， or the performance history of Medea.
BookBoon
If you’re the learner type who likes text and text only， BookBoon is a great resource for you.It offers over 50 million e-books and textbooks on just about any subject that you can think of.From an introduction to essay writing to the philosophy of artificial intelligence， BookBoon has almost covered everything.
21.What do Khan Academy and Duolingo have in common？（　　）
A.They are only available in English. B.They offer thousands of free courses.
C.They belong to mobile learning apps. D.They are platforms for teaching materials.
22.What is unique about the University of Oxford？（　　）
A.It covers specific courses. B.It includes video teaching.
C.It is available for self-learners. D.It provides online courses.
23.Which is the fittest one for text-loving learners？（　　）
A.Khan Academy. B.Duolingo.
C.The University of Oxford. D.BookBoon.
B
Mekhi Johnson sat with his mother at a restaurant. It was 7 p.m. on 28 March — time for Ivy League schools to release their admissions decisions.
Johnson pulled out his iPhone and quickly started checking his status at each of the eight elite （精英的） schools that he applied to. He started with Yale — he was in. Next， Columbia and Cornell. Those schools accepted him， too. Then， he checked Harvard’s decision.
“As soon as I saw I got into Harvard， my mom started screaming，” said the 17-year-old Baltimore student. “She started yelling，‘My son just got into Harvard，’ and everyone in the restaurant started applauding.”
Johnson， a senior at the Gilman School， is one of just a handful of students in the country to be accepted into all eight Ivy League schools.
“I didn’t have words then， and I don’t have words now，” he said. “I just felt extraordinary.”
When Johnson was 6 years old， he heard a story on the radio about a student who gained acceptance into all the Ivy League institutions. His mother， Tawana Thomas Johnson， said her son turned to her and said，“I want to do that.”
“Even at six， he was pretty serious，” she said. “He kept this goal in front of him through all those years. It’s a wonderful thing and is certainly a testament （证明） to what you can do when you set your mind to it.”
The chances of getting into any one of the Ivy League schools are slim： Less than 5 percent of applicants got into Harvard this year， for example.
Thomas Johnson said her son is modest， and he hasn’t even posted about his accomplishment on Facebook. But plenty of his friends are celebrating his achievements， rushing to give him high-fives upon hearing the news.
24.What was Mekhi Johnson doing at a restaurant？（　　）
A.Having fun with the others. B.Playing games on his iPhone.
C.Having a meal with his mom. D.Waiting for the admission result.
25.What made Mekhi Johnson decide to apply to the Ivy League schools？（　　）
A.A typical example. B.A fortunate incident.
C.His mother’s expectations. D.His teachers’ encouragement.
26.What is the top secret of Johnson’s success in his mother’s eyes？（　　）
A.Staying modest. B.Believing in himself.
C.Having a clear goal. D.Working hard every day.
27.What would be the best title for this passage？（　　）
A.Mother Shared His Son’s Success Story B.Mother Delighted Over His Son’s Success
C.Boy Admitted to All Ivy League Colleges D.Baltimore Student Made His Way to Harvard
C
Scientists have been working to improve AI models， mainly by training the models on larger and larger collections of information. Those efforts are paying off. Extremely fast progress in AI tools has surprised even their creators with what they can do.
Some recent models can create realistic photos from a short written description. Others can recreate anyone’s voice saying anything based on a voice recording just a few seconds long. But the AI tool that’s gotten the most attention recently is ChatGPT， created by the company OpenAI.
ChatGPT is a Large Language Model （LLM）. LLMs are trained on large amounts of writing of all kinds， and are used to generate text （create writing）. When asked a question， ChatGPT answers quickly in perfect sentences. It makes up stories and games， writes essays， programs computers， and much more. ChatGPT appears to be extremely intelligent. But really， ChatGPT is simply guessing — based on its training information — which word is most likely to come next.
Last month， OpenAI announced a more powerful model， called GPT-4， which can create and explain jokes， and pass tests that are difficult for humans. The rapid progress and more general skills of recent AI models worries some people. Last week， many computer experts released a letter calling for a six-month pause for any work on AI tools stronger than GPT-4.
The letter claimed AI companies were in a race to create “powerful digital minds” that no one can “understand， predict， or ...control”. The group behind the letter wants governments to develop laws to make sure AI tools won’t be a threat to people.
Not all AI experts agreed with the letter. Some say the letter makes today’s AI tools sound more intelligent than they really are. Others say it’s more important to worry about real problems in current AI tools rather than imaginary ones in the future.
ChatGPT has caused so much excitement that many companies are likely to keep developing powerful AI tools. But the letter has sent a strong warning that many people — including leaders — will be thinking about carefully.
28.What’s the second paragraph mainly about？（　　）
A.The benefits of AI tools. B.The problems with AI tools.
C.The future possibilities of AI. D.The rapid development of AI.
29.What can we learn about ChatGPT？（　　）
A.It’s more powerful than GPT-4. B.It can create and explain jokes.
C.It can think intelligently like a human being. D.It’s trained on large amounts of information.
30.Why did many computer experts release a letter？（　　）
A.To prevent the development of AI. B.To help AI become more powerful.
C.To make sure AI is safe for people. D.To promote the development of AI.
31.What can we infer from the last paragraph？（　　）
A.The letter will serve as a reminder. B.The letter won’t make any difference.
C.AI tools won’t do any harm to people. D.Many companies will stop developing AI.
D
There’s an industry selling a product that is bad for one’s health. A generation ago that industry was tobacco and its product was cigarettes. Today it is the food and beverage industry and its product is sugar — sugar that is being added to food and drink.
Public health advocates say two approaches that worked to reduce smoking — consumer education and taxation — are needed to combat over-consumption of sugar.
A ten percent tax on sugary drinks was introduced in Mexico in January 2014 and drinks sales there fell by 12 percent in the first year. In France， a tax on soft drinks introduced in 2012 has resulted in a gradual decline of consumption. Norway has been active in taxing sugary foods and drinks as well as education for many years， with good results.
In Australia， New Zealand， Singapore and Malaysia， calls for a tax on sugar have come from a range of public health advocates. A recent Australian study found that placing a 20 percent tax on sugar-sweetened drinks could save more than 1，600 lives over 25 years.
And as obesity continues to rise in Asia， several countries such as India， Indonesia and the Philippines are also considering placing a tax on sugary drinks.
Not surprisingly， a sugar tax is strongly opposed by powerful groups in the food and beverage industry， such as the AFGC.
“Advocates for a tax cannot accept that Australia has had an actual sugar tax for 16 years — it’s called the GST， which is applied to processed food — and obesity has not dropped during this time. In fact， evidence suggests that Australia’s sugar consumption declined significantly （6% for women， 14% for men） from 1995－2011 while obesity continued to rise，” Annison says.
Comparing the sugar industry to tobacco is ill-informed and simply designed to grab a headline. There is no safe level of tobacco consumption and it has absolutely no health benefits. All foods can be incorporated （包含） into a healthy diet， and unhealthy diets can also be constructed only from so-called “healthy” foods.
32.What does the underlined word “combat” in Paragraph 2 probably mean？（　　）
A.Find out.　　　　B.Bring about.　　　　C.Fight against.　　　　D.Research into.
33.What’s the purpose of the examples in Paragraph 3？（　　）
A.To prove the tax policy is popular. B.To prove the tax policy is effective.
C.To show sugar is popular in Europe. D.To show sugar is rejected in Europe.
34.What does Annison think of sugar tax？（　　）
A.It’s necessary indeed. B.It will produce results soon.
C.It makes a great difference. D.It serves no practical purpose.
35.According to Annison， comparing sugar to tobacco is 　　　　.（　　）
A.interesting B.reasonable
C.unacceptable D.understandable
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 Get Followers on Instagram
Instagram is an app for iOS， Android， and Windows Phone devices.36.（　　） Getting more followers is important to increase your Instagram presence， but knowing where to start can be difficult.Read this article for tips on creating good photos， interacting with the community， and increasing your presence on Instagram in general.
Follow similar accounts. Instagram is a community， and you will find yourself gaining followers if you participate in that community.This means interacting beyond simply uploading photos.Find people that are posting pictures that interest you， and follow their accounts.37.（　　） Don’t just follow everyone you see， or your feed will become too overloaded to process.Limit yourself to following only those accounts that you find most interesting.
Like and comment on pictures. Once you start following some people， take some time to Like and comment on their photos.Not only will this make the other person feel good， but other people may see your name or comment and check out your profile.38.（　　）
Respond to comments on your own photos. Interacting with your own followers is important to maintain your follower base.Respond to any interesting comments， and thank your followers for any compliments.39.（　　）
Fill out your personal information. Your Instagram bio is an often-overlooked but very important part of your Instagram account.40.（　　） Include a couple hashtags （话题标签） as well that relate to your content.
A.This will let you see their latest photos.
B.You must follow those who have followed you.
C.Getting followers is becoming more and more important.
D.Let people know who you are and why they should follow you.
E.If a follower asks a question， take the time to answer it properly.
F.If you stay active， this can lead to a steady stream of new followers.
G.It allows users to share and upload photos within the Instagram community.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I remember starting a new job and working with a guy named Randy.I don’t know what his 　41　 was， but for some reason he didn’t like me.He’d say 　42　 things to me daily.
There were times when I wanted to beat the guy， 　43　 I somehow managed to keep my cool and ignore him.　44　 he insulted （侮辱） me， I made it a personal challenge to treat him well 　45　.I had faith that things would 　46　 in the end if I acted this way.
In a matter of a few months things began to 　47　.Randy could see that I wasn’t going to play his 　48　 and began to lighten up.He even told me one time，“I’ve tried to 　49　 you， but you won’t take offense.”
After being at the company for about a year， we became friends and gained 　50　 for each other.Had I reacted to his attacks， I’m 　51　 we wouldn’t be friends today.I’m also sure that at least one of us would have missed a few teeth.Often all it takes is one person to create a friendship.
The fact is we can’t control 　52　 that happens to us.We can’t control how others might 　53　 us.But there is one thing we can control： how we 　54　 to what happens to us.And that is what really 　55　！ This is why we need to stop worrying about things we can’t control and start worrying about things we can.
41.A.interest B.problem C.hope D.method
42.A.impossible B.difficult C.unpleasant D.strange
43.A.and B.or C.but D.so
44.A.Whatever B.Wherever C.Whenever D.However
45.A.in turn B.in return C.in order D.in time
46.A.work out B.take out C.turn out D.come out
47.A.move B.stop C.appear D.change
48.A.game B.sport C.match D.party
49.A.reach B.hurt C.leave D.please
50.A.honour B.topic C.respect D.duty
51.A.certain B.aware C.curious D.sorry
52.A.something B.anything C.everything D.nothing
53.A.treat B.impress C.influence D.control
54.A.attend B.respond C.devote D.manage
55.A.remains B.decides C.achieves D.matters
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。
　　If you were going to lose your job， would you prefer to be replaced by a robot or another person？ If you said robot， you’re 56.　　　　　　 the majority. Most people would prefer a robot to take their job if they had to lose it， 57.　　　　　　 they would prefer to see another human step in if a co-worker was going to lose 58.　　　　　　（their）.
“Being replaced by modern technology versus being replaced by humans 59.　　　　　　（have） different psychological consequences，” says Armin Granulo at Technical University of Munich in Germany. He and his colleagues set out to examine these 60.　　　　　　 （difference）.
They asked 300 people to judge whether they would prefer 61.　　　　　　 existing member of staff to be replaced by a robot or a human.In that case， 62 percent of people said they preferred to have a human step in.But when they were asked to imagine 62.　　　　　　（lose） their own job， 37 percent preferred being replaced by a human rather than a robot.
Those who thought their jobs were likely 63.　　　　　　 （replace） may not be wrong. In 2013， Carl Frey and colleagues at the University of Oxford in the UK categorised jobs by how 64.　　　　　　 （easy） they could be done by machines， and 65.　　　　　　 （find） that about half the jobs in the US could be done by robots in the next 20 years.
第四部分　写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
中国著名科幻小说作家刘慈欣的作品《三体》（The Three-Body Problem）在国际上畅销并引发了国内的科幻热。请你就“科幻小说”这一话题写一篇英语短文给校报投稿，内容包括：
1.说明目前科幻小说的流行；
2.你认为阅读科幻小说的好处是什么。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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。
　　During my senior year of high school， I got a part-time job working at the local coffee shop.I had figured that the job would be easy and， for the most part， stress free.I pictured myself pouring the best gourmet coffees， making delicious doughnuts and becoming close friends with the regular customers.
　　What I hadn’t counted on were the people with enormous orders who chose to use the drive-thru window， or the women who felt that the coffee was much too creamy， or the men who wanted their iced coffees remade again and again until they reached a certain level of perfection.There were moments when I was angry with the human race as a whole， simply because I couldn’t seem to please anyone.There was always too much sugar， too little ice and not enough skim milk.Nevertheless， I kept at it.
　　One miserable rainy day， one of my regular customers came in looking depressed and defeated.My co-worker and I asked what the problem was and if we could help， but the customer wouldn’t reveal any details.I guessed something terrible had happened to him and I knew exactly how he felt.
　　Before he left， I handed him a bag along with his iced coffee.He looked at me questioningly because he hadn’t ordered anything but the coffee.He opened the bag and saw that I had given him his favourite type of doughnut.
　　“It’s on me，” I told him.“Have a nice day.”
　　He smiled and thanked me before turning around and heading back out into the rain.
　　The next day was miserable as well， rain spilling from the sky.Everyone in town seemed to be using the drive-thru window because no one wanted to brave the black skies or the thunder and lightning.
　　I spent my afternoon hanging out the window， handing people their orders and waiting as they slowly counted their pennies.I tried to smile as the customers complained about the weather.Around seven o’clock that evening， the customer from the day before drove up to the window.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
But instead of ordering anything， he handed me a single pink rose and a little note.　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
After a moment， he drove away with a friendly wave and I ran to the back of the shop to read the note.　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
9 / 9参考答案与详解
单元质量检测（一）　SCIENCE FICTION
第一部分
1－5　BCCAC　　　6－10　CBCCC
11－15　ACABC 16－20　CACAA
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Hey， Mary， what about going to a concert tonight？
W：Sorry， John， I’m afraid I can’t. My professor asked me to finish reading the book tonight.
（Text 2）
M：Susan， I have heard you’re going to Chicago the day after tomorrow. Will you go there by plane？
W：No， I think it is too expensive. So I’ll take a train instead of taking a flight.
M：That would be a very long trip.
（Text 3）
M：May I take your order now， madam？
W：No. I’m still waiting for a friend. So I’ll just keep reading the menu. I’ll let you know when we’re ready to order.
M：OK.
（Text 4）
W：Kate’s birthday is coming. How about buying her a CD or a concert ticket？
M：I don’t think she will like that. A book may be a nice gift， because she loves reading.
（Text 5）
M：Excuse me， could you please tell me where I can post the package？
W：Yes， go past the shopping mall and turn right at the first cross， and you will find the place next to a bank.
（Text 6）
M：Hey， Linda， are you free after work？
W：No. I will have a yoga class from 7：30 p.m. to 9：00 p.m.
M：Oh. When did you start learning yoga？
W：Last month. You know， I am a little fat and doing yoga can keep me in shape. I take classes on every Wednesday and Friday evening and Saturday morning at the fitness centre.
M：That sounds good. So what about going to the cinema this Sunday afternoon？ It is said that the latest film is pretty wonderful.
W：That’s great！
（Text 7）
M：Karen， have you finished all your homework？
W：Not yet. I spent the whole morning doing math homework. It was just too difficult for me. Then I had no time to do physics homework and history homework. What about you？
M：I’ve only finished the history homework. So will you do your homework this afternoon？
W：Of course. It’s Monday tomorrow. We should hand in all the homework.
M：How about doing the rest of the homework together at your home？
W：Good idea.
（Text 8）
W：Don’t throw the plastic water bottle on the ground， Jack. Put it in the rubbish bin.
M：OK. I know.
W：The plastic will pollute the Earth. My teacher said that it’s everyone’s duty to protect the environment.
M：That’s true. But what can we do？
W：There are many things we can do， like using reusable products and taking public transportation. I usually keep plastic bottles， food cans and so on for future use.
M：I see， you really do a good job.
W：But that is not enough. We should call on more people to join us.
M：Yes. I will tell this to my classmates and other friends.
W：Great. If everyone takes action， our Earth will be more and more beautiful.
M：I totally agree.
（Text 9）
W：Hi， Henry. This is Jennifer calling.
M：Hi， Jennifer. How is everything going？
W：Very well. Hey， actually， I am calling because it’s my birthday this Friday. I was wondering if you would come to my birthday party.
M：Of course I’ll come. But what time？
W：It’s 7：30 p.m. Is that OK？
M：I’m afraid I cannot make it on time. My workplace is a bit far from your home. But I’m sure I can get there 30 minutes later.
W：That’s fine.
M：Good. Do you want me to bring something， like a cake or some drinks？
W：No， you don’t have to. But I do want you to play the piano for a while at the party.
M：That’s OK. Oh， I must hang up now. I should get back to work. I have to finish a report today.
W：OK. See you this Friday.
M：See you then.
（Text 10）
W：I didn’t learn English well at school. So after I started working， I went to take an English course in a language learning center. There were fifteen members like me in my class and we had an English lesson from 7：00 p.m. to 9：00 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. When the teacher entered the classroom， the lesson began. We usually started it by pronouncing different words. Then we were usually invited to the blackboard by the teacher to write down some words. After that we usually talked with each other in English in groups. During the lesson we spoke mostly English， but sometimes when the students didn’t understand the teacher or the task in the textbook， we spoke Chinese， our mother tongue. What I liked best of the English lessons was the happy and friendly environment of the class. The funny jokes were always welcomed. Thanks to my one-year-long study there， I made much progress in English. Now I can speak English well with those I work with.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四款适合自学的学习工具。
21.C　细节理解题。根据Khan Academy介绍中的最后一句和Duolingo介绍中的第一句可知，这两款学习工具的共同之处是它们都属于移动应用程序。
22.A　细节理解题。根据The University of Oxford介绍中的最后一句可知，这款学习工具的独特之处在于学习者可以通过此学习工具深入研究特定的、有吸引力的主题。
23.D　细节理解题。根据BookBoon介绍中的前两句可知，该学习工具最适合喜欢文本学习的人。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。来自美国巴尔的摩的一名高中生被美国八所常春藤盟校同时录取，他成功背后的秘诀是什么呢？
24.D　细节理解题。根据第二段可知，Mekhi Johnson和母亲在一家饭馆里等待美国常春藤盟校录取结果的公布。
25.A　推理判断题。根据第六段可知，Mekhi Johnson六岁的时候在收音机里听到一个男孩被八所常春藤盟校录取，从而他下定决心也要创造这一奇迹。
26.C　细节理解题。根据倒数第三段可知，Johnson的母亲认为，Mekhi Johnson之所以成功，是因为他从小就明确了考取八所常春藤盟校这一目标，然后一直朝这一目标奋斗。
27.C　标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文主要介绍了高中生Mekhi Johnson被美国八所常春藤盟校录取这一事件。因此C项为本文最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。人工智能产业正在全球范围内如火如荼地发展，可是，有些科学家对其过于快速的发展和过于强大的功能表示担心。
28.D　段落大意题。根据第二段可知，本段是对上文Extremely fast progress in AI tools has surprised even their creators的延伸和展开说明，作者主要通过举例的方式说明人工智能产业的飞速发展。
29.D　细节理解题。根据第三段可知，ChatGPT是基于海量信息训练的结果，它目前并没有人们想象的那么智能，其工作原理是“猜测和预测”，它也没有GPT-4强大。
30.C　推理判断题。根据第五段可知，一些计算机科学家之所以发表公开信，他们的目的是确保人工智能的发展不会对人类构成威胁。
31.A　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者认为，这封公开信虽然不会阻止那些科技公司继续发展人工智能技术，但是它会对许多人（包括领导）发出一份警告。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。含糖食品和饮料对健康有害，世界上很多国家已经采取措施来控制人们对糖的摄入。
32.C　词义猜测题。上文提到糖的危害，因此我们应该利用教育和税收方式来“控制”人们对糖的过量摄入。
33.B　细节理解题。第三段列举了墨西哥、法国及挪威三个例子，它们都说明给含糖食品征税的政策有助于降低人们对糖的消费和摄入。
34.D　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，Annison以澳大利亚为例，说明给含糖食品征税的政策并没有降低澳大利亚人的肥胖率。
35.C　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，Annison认为，将糖比作烟草纯属为了吸引眼球；烟草对健康没有任何益处，（其言外之意是）而适量的糖对健康有益。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。Instagram是美国一个著名的社交媒体。文章介绍了一些如何在这一平台获得粉丝的诀窍。
36.G　上句介绍了Instagram这个社交媒体平台，下句进一步说明它的主要功能，因此G项符合语境。
37.A　上句建议我们关注那些发布我们感兴趣照片的账号，接下来自然是“我们会看到他们最新的照片”，因此A项符合语境。
38.F　上句建议我们对那些已关注的账号去点赞和评论，这样做的结果是我们会吸引来新粉丝，因此F项符合语境。
39.E　本段建议我们要对他人的评论进行回复，因此E项符合语境。
40.D　本段建议我们填写个人信息，这样做的目的自然是让他人了解我们，因此D项符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。Randy一直对作者不友好，但是作者总是以德报怨。最后作者终于感化了Randy，还和Randy成了朋友。
41.B　根据下文可知，Randy不喜欢作者，但是作者不知道问题出在哪里。
42.C　因为Randy不喜欢作者，所以他说的肯定是令作者不愉快的话。
43.C　根据语境可知，作者本来想打那个人，但是又控制住了自己的情绪。前后两句之间存在转折关系。
44.C　作者无论何时遭到那个人的侮辱，都会努力以友好的方式回应。
45.B　这里表示作者面对侮辱时的回应方式。in return意为“作为对……回报或回应”。
46.A　根据语境可知，作者相信这个事情最终会解决的。work out意为“解决；找到……的答案”。
47.D　根据下文可知，事情的发展发生了变化，Randy开始对作者友好起来。
48.A　这里表示作者不愿配合Randy的游戏，也就是说无论Randy怎么侮辱，作者就是不生气、不反抗。
49.B　根据上文可知，Randy一直在侮辱和伤害作者。
50.C　根据下文可知，两个人成了朋友，因此开始互相尊重对方。
51.A　根据下文的I’m also sure可知，作者相信如果自己跟Randy对抗，他们就不会成为朋友。
52.C　作者认为，我们不可能控制生活中发生的一切。
53.A　我们无法控制别人怎样对待我们。
54.B　我们唯一能控制的是用自己的方式应对发生在我们身上的事。
55.D　作者认为：怎样应对发生在我们身上的事才是真正重要的事。matter意为“重要；要紧”。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。当我们的工作将注定被取代时，我们希望代替我们的是同事还是机器呢？
56.in　57.but　58.theirs　59.has　60.differences　61.an　62.losing　63.to be replaced　64.easily　65.found
第四部分
第一节
　　With the instant success of the Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin’s The Three-Body Problem in the world， there is a great popularity of science fiction in China at present.
In my opinion， reading science fiction is highly beneficial to us.Above all， by reading science fiction， we can acquire some knowledge on popular science and modern technology.Equipped with some scientific knowledge， we can become better prepared for the uncertain future.What’s more， reading science fiction can help us to develop our imagination.As Albert Einstein once said，“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
第二节
　　But instead of ordering anything， he handed me a single pink rose and a little note.He said that not too many people take the time to care about others， and he was glad there were still people like me in the world.Actually， he lost his job yesterday and my kindness cheered him up.With the regained confidence and strength， he made up his mind to find another job.I was speechless and very touched； I nearly forgot yesterday’s deed.
　　After a moment， he drove away with a friendly wave and I ran to the back of the shop to read the note.It read，“Thanks for being so sweet， kind and thoughtful yesterday.I was sincerely touched by you.It is so nice to meet someone who’s genuinely nice， warm， and sensitive and unselfish.Have a great day！” It was at that moment that I realised even a small act of kindness can make a great difference to other people’s lives.From then on， I smiled at each and every customer and did whatever I could to bring some sunshine to their lives.
单元质量检测（二）　ICONIC ATTRACTIONS
第一部分
1－5　CACBA　　　6－10　BBAAB
11－15　BAACA 16－20　BBABC
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：I was scared by the storm last night， which sounded like it hit the area near the hotel.
W：Me， too.It has been reported lightning hit the factory near the farm.
（Text 2）
W：Oh， the bell is ringing.Please open the door.I think it’s our friend Mary to see us.I’m busy doing the washing.
M：OK， just a minute.I’m feeding little Tommy.
（Text 3）
M：Hello， room service.Can I help you？
W：I ordered dinner about forty minutes ago.It hasn’t been served yet.
M：We are sorry for the delay， ma’am.Could you hold the line， please？ I’ll check your order.
（Text 4）
W：That dress is too expensive.
M：But it’s so pretty.
W：Yes， it is pretty， but it costs $200.What about the blue one？ It’s almost the same， but it costs half as much.
（Text 5）
M：I’m sorry to have to say this， but your son Bob has broken my window.
W：I’m really sorry， sir.This will never happen again.Don’t worry.I will pay for the damage.
M：It’s OK.Just tell him to be more careful next time.
（Text 6）
W：Where shall we park our car？
M：I’ll park near the sports stadium.There are always spaces round there.
W：But I want to go to the camera shop so the sports stadium isn’t very convenient for me.Is it possible to park along the street？
M：No way.We’ll get a ticket.I’ll drive to the camera shop and you can get off.I’ll walk back to the camera shop after I’ve parked the car.
W：OK.I’ll see you there.Then we can go to the market together.
（Text 7）
M：Where would you like to go on holiday？
W：Well， I have no idea about that.
M：I would like an active holiday this year.Maybe I’ll visit Ayers Rock.
W：I’ve been quite tired of doing so much work.Climbing the rock will use even more energy.
M：What would you like to do then？
W：Well， I just want to relax.I’m going to have dinner with my parents and then watch my favourite TV show.
M：Do you think you can do that for a whole week？
W：Oh， my sister Kate told me there will be a movie festival.They are showing many old and new movies this week.We’ve decided to go to the movies together.
（Text 8）
W：OK.Now， let’s find a place to go for your holiday.Do you have any preferences ... France ... Italy？
M：Oh， not France.Last year it was absolutely packed with visitors.It was very noisy.We want somewhere quieter this year.
W：All right.Was it seven or ten nights you wanted？
M：Oh， ten， please.
W：Right.Well， let’s start with Italy.Um， we’ve got ten nights for 345 pounds， from Manchester， on the sixteenth.
M：No， that’s no good for me.We wouldn’t get back till the twenty-sixth， and my wife’s got to be back at work before that.
W：Um ... how about Sweden？ That would be 470 pounds， from Manchester again， on the eleventh.
M：Well， that seems too much.
W：All right.How about Spain？
M：Oh， that sounds great.We’ve never been there.
W：Let’s see now. We’ve got ten nights， from London， on the thirteenth， for 385 pounds.
M：Oh， wait a minute.We’d prefer a flight from the north somewhere， Manchester perhaps.Er ... OK， in this case， Sweden then.
W：All right.
（Text 9）
W：John， we’re leaving college soon.Have you found a job？
M：Yes.I was interviewed by a computer company and an advertising company.And both of them offered me a job.
W：So which one will you work for？
M：The first one.
W：Why？Is it a high-paid job？Or does it have less pressure？
M：Well， the computer company is close to my house.And I can go to work easily.
W：Are your parents happy about that？
M：Yes.What about you？Have you found a job？
W：Not really.I tried to find work at three different newspapers， but none of them replied.
M：Why do you want to work for a newspaper？
W：I want to write my own books.Working for a newspaper can make my dream come true.
M：Don’t worry.I believe you will find work at a newspaper sooner or later.
（Text 10）
Dear Teddy，
Having a noisy neighbour is a really common problem， especially for people who live in an apartment.
Like you， I also had a noise problem with a neighbour.He’d watch loud movies every night， sometimes until 3 in the morning.One night， I decided I’d had enough of the noise， so I went to my neighbour’s apartment and we argued.However， that only made him turn his TV up even louder every night after that.
A week or so later， I saw my neighbour outside.Even though we’d lived next to each other for a long time， the first time we’d spoken was when we had our argument.
So， I chatted with him and got to know him better — I also made a joke about how I liked his taste in movies.
That night， the noise problem stopped.It seemed that all I had to do was get my neighbour to see me as a friend， not an enemy.
So， my advice to you is to be calm and patient with your neighbour.
One day， go over and ask if you can come in for a talk.If you mention that their noise is affecting your studies， they should soon change their mind.
At the same time， however， not everyone is comfortable with facing people this way.If you’re one of those people， write a polite and friendly letter instead， explaining your problem to your neighbour.
Many people we know can make us angry， but usually， the best way to win someone over is through kindness.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章简要介绍了从拉斯维加斯起飞到大峡谷的直升机之旅。
21.C　细节理解题。根据Overview部分可知，在返回途中，游客可以在空中近距离鸟瞰拉斯维加斯的美景。
22.C　细节理解题。根据What to Expect部分可知，游客可以问飞行员任何关于旅行的问题。
23.D　推理判断题。根据What to Expect部分可知，EC-130直升机可以提供更大的空间，适合体型较大的游客；不过所有飞机都是6名游客加1名飞行员。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过自己参加越野赛跑的经历，认识到了团队合作、互相帮助的重要性。
24.A　细节理解题。根据第二段可知，由于作者在越野跑步队里是跑得最慢的一个，所以他产生了放弃的想法。
25.C　推理判断题。根据第四段可知，教练们所关心的并不是作者跑步的速度，也不是最终的比赛结果，而是他是否全力以赴和坚持到底。
26.D　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，自从越野赛跑后，作者开始关心周围的队友，而不仅仅是关注自身。
27.D　推理判断题。根据最后两段可知，参加越野赛跑给作者最大的改变和启示是让他认识到友谊及团队合作的重要性。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。上大学的价值何在？美国一机构的研究调查表明，大学学位在就业市场依然起着很重要的作用。大学毕业生比起那些未上高中或高中毕业的年轻人有着明显的竞争优势。
28.D　词义猜测题。第一段说明大学学位在就业市场的重要性，下文又接着说“大学学位至关重要”。由此可以判断，画线词所在句意为“那些受教育程度高者更不容易失业或是降薪”。insulate against sth表示“免受……的影响”。
29.A　推理判断题。根据第四段可知，美国这一研究调查机构的主要目的是想知道如今上大学是否还值得。
30.B　细节理解题。根据第五段可知，美国这一机构的研究调查表明，获得大学学位和得到更高的社会地位与更好的工作之间有着密切关系。
31.C　主旨大意题。本文通过美国一机构的一系列研究调查结果，主要说明了大学学位在就业市场依然起着很重要的作用，大学毕业生比起那些未上高中或高中毕业的年轻人有着明显的竞争优势。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。近年世界幸福报告显示，挪威是世界上最幸福的国家之一。挪威人幸福的秘诀何在呢？
32.C　细节理解题。根据第一、二段可知，研究者们将挪威人的幸福归结于一个词——dugnad。这个单词的意思是从事社区志愿者活动。
33.B　细节理解题。根据第三、四段可知，挪威人从事dugnad的一个很重要的目的是获得归属感、增强凝聚力，而不是受到表扬和鼓励。
34.A　推理判断题。综合文章最后几段可知，作者主要建议我们身体力行去参与建设社区的活动，而不是仅仅捐献钱物。
35.C　标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文主要揭示了挪威人幸福的秘诀在于一个单词——dugnad。因此C项为本文最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要告诉我们如何才能发现自己的天赋或特长。
36.D　上文介绍发现天赋的好处，下文具体说明探索自己天赋的方法。故D项承上启下，符合语境。
37.G　根据上下文可知，该空与下文是总分关系，下文举例说明天赋有各种形式并延伸到生活的方方面面。故G项符合语境。
38.B　根据下文As you reflect on yourself in search of your talents， start by looking at your past.可知，要从回顾过去开始。故B项符合语境。
39.F　根据上句可知，该空与上一句内容是解释关系，具体举例说明。故F项符合语境。
40.E　根据上下文可知，你需要参加一些活动去发现自我，你的天赋也许就在你没有尝试过的活动中，因此要为发现自己的天赋留有空间。故E项承上启下，符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Sarajevo一所学校一个班级的学生为了更好地与聋哑学生Zejd沟通，全班学生学会了手语。
41.D　根据文章第一句和下文描述可知，本文讲述了Sarajevo一所学校的故事。
42.A　根据下文描述可知，因为Zejd有听力障碍，所以Mirzana Coralic请求她所在社区的小学接收她的儿子。
43.C　根据第三段中的learn Zejd’s language so I can talk to him and other deaf people可知，Zejd有听力障碍。
44.D　根据下文on the first day of school可知，Zejd很快就被学校接受了。
45.B　根据下文They got a sign language teacher， and three months later， Zejd was happily able to communicate with ...可知，Zejd无法和别人互动交流。
46.A　根据上文描述可知，Sanela发现Zejd不能和别人交流，于是下决心找一个解决办法。
47.C　根据空后的a better idea可知，另一个孩子家长提出了一个更好的主意帮助Zejd。
48.D　根据下文可知，这个家长提议让全班同学一起学手语。
49.A　根据下文like homework and games可知，家庭作业和游戏是很常规的事情。
50.B　根据上文The other kids in the class are quite happy as well.可知，孩子们对学习手语很开心，所以一个孩子表示喜欢学习Zejd的手语。
51.A　根据下文with kids from ... learn as well可知，因为其他班的孩子也开始尝试学习手语，手语在小学里越来越受欢迎。
52.C　参见上题解析。
53.D　根据上文描述可知，因为手语在小学越来越受欢迎，所以人们希望能把手语作为正式课程的一部分。
54.D　手语的主要功能是与聋哑人沟通。
55.C　根据常识可知，学会手语能帮助孩子们更好与残疾人相处。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了法国著名的标志性建筑——埃菲尔铁塔。
56.tallest　57.received　58.height　59.the　60.buildings
61.It　62.held　63.to cover　64.when　65.was completed　
第四部分
第一节
Dear Peter，
　　The weeklong National Day holiday is coming and I’ll pay a three-day visit to Beijing， the political and cultural center of China.I’d like to share with you my travel plan.
　　On the first day， I plan to visit the iconic Tiananmen Square and explore the majestic Forbidden City， which is home to Chinese emperors for centuries.On the second day， I’ll visit the Great Wall of China because one who fails to reach the Great Wall is not a hero.On the third day， I’ll tour the Summer Palace， a vast imperial garden with beautiful lakes， pavilions， and bridges.
　　I believe this three-day trip will offer me a unique mix of historical landmarks， cultural experiences， and scenic beauty.Hope you’ll come to China one day！
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节
　　He whispered in my ear，“There’s somebody in line behind us， and he has only two things to buy.” I looked behind us， and sure enough， a man in a jean jacket stood there with only two items.I felt my smile stretch wide across my face as I realised that my boy had joined me in gift-giving.And he seized every chance to help others and experience the joy of giving.It’s true that a parent should not only teach by words but also influence by deeds.“You’ve done the right thing.Thanks for your reminding，” I told him.
　　Then I motioned to the customer behind us to take our place in line.Surprised and delighted， he said，“I really appreciate your kindness”.After the man left， we waited a few more minutes before loading our purchases onto the counter.The few extra minutes of wait time passed with my hardly realising it.They were minutes wisely invested.Although this act of giving didn’t qualify as something original or surprising， it remains one of my favorite gifts — and all because I saw how my choice to give had become part of my children’s lives as well.
单元质量检测（三）　SEA EXPLORATION
第一部分
1－5　ACBBA　　　6－10　ACABC
11－15　ABBCA 16－20　CAABC
听力原文：
（Text 1）
W：The sports meet starts at 8：00.
M：In order to get a good seat， we must arrive there fifteen minutes in advance.
（Text 2）
W：Will you grab some peanut butter from the store， please？ I want to make some cookies later.
M：Sure thing， honey. I’ll grab some when I get coffee later.I think we’re running low on milk， too.
（Text 3）
M：Did you get a present for Molly’s birthday？
W：Yes.You know she loves to listen to Johnny Holden — she’s got all his CDs — so when I saw this book all about his life， I knew that was the perfect present for her.
（Text 4）
W：I’m looking for a place to have my client’s art show.We are really hoping to attract a large audience.
M：You should try the Fairmont Hotel.It’s expensive to rent， but it’s also right by the subway.It’s super convenient.
（Text 5）
M：Was the telephone ringing？
W：I didn’t hear anything.Sometimes when the windows are open， you can hear the neighbours’ phone ringing.
M：Well.I’m expecting an important phone call， and I don’t want to miss it.
（Text 6）
W：How is your mother feeling these days？
M：Much better， thanks， Ms Wang. The operation went smoothly and the doctor says she’ll recover in no time and she’ll probably come home at the weekend.
W：That’s wonderful.When will you come back to class？
M：I still need a week to take care of her and today I will do some cleaning for her coming home.
W：OK.Take care of your mother and yourself.The whole class are expecting you.
（Text 7）
W：Look at Tina.She looks like she’s on top of the world.
M：Yes.She must have won the English competition.
W：If she has won it， then Mark must be really sad right now.He wanted to win it so much.
M：Yes， I’m afraid Mark couldn’t even go.I met him yesterday.He told me he caught a cold.
W：I’m so sorry to hear that， poor Mark.By the way， why didn’t you take part in the competition？
M：I had no time.I had to prepare for an important exam.What about you？ Why didn’t you take part？
W：I’m just not interested in competitions.
（Text 8）
W：Hello.Front desk.
M：This is Bob Robinson.I’m calling from Room 627.
W：Hi， Mr Robinson.What can I do for you？
M：Is it possible to change to another room？
W：Could you please tell me why？
M：Our room is facing the swimming pool.It’s noisy for me.I have a problem with sleeping.And my wife feels uncomfortable when she takes the elevator.
W：So you need a quiet side room on a lower floor.
M：You’re right.
W：Okay.Let me check the first floor.
M：Thank you.
W：We have only two rooms left on the first floor.How about Room 108？
M：That’s fine.Can we move now？
W：Sure.I’ll send the doorman to help you.
M：Oh， thank you.
W：You’re welcome.
（Text 9）
W：Tim， you’re going to talk about your project on “How to Lead a Greener Life”.Why did you choose that subject？
M：Well， we’d learnt a lot about the environment in our science lessons. So， I decided to see what I could do in my own life， rather than just act completely helplessly.And I knew the rest of my family would be interested.
W：Did you find it easy to get information？
M：Yeah， I discovered there were lots of people at my age trying to be green.I’d always gone to school by car.Catching a bus would be better， but there’s no bus where we live， so I’ve gone for riding my bike to school now.
W：OK， and what about being green once you’re actually at school？
M：Well， I realised that although all school paper was recycled and most of my friends use both sides of paper， we use huge quantities， and I thought we should cut down. And then it came to me that we should be handing in most of our homework electronically.I’m going to recommend it to our teachers.
W：And what about the school cafeteria？
M：One school I’ve read about has meatless Mondays.It’s good to use local produce， too.That’s something our school already does.But we still have machines with bottled milk， water and juices for sale， and I think we shouldn’t have them.
（Text 10）
W：One destination that is becoming popular with Chinese tourists is Bali.It is a beautiful island of Indonesia.There is a rainy season that is perfect for swimming.One of the main attractions is Bali’s diverse sea life.There are some creatures that don’t exist anywhere else in the world. Visitors who don’t know how to dive can take classes while they’re on vacation there.The island is also home to several active volcanoes.Many scientific groups come to study them.Even though tourism is on the rise， most of the population still works in agriculture and the fishing industry.Bali also has many traditional artworks.Some popular products for sale include clothing with special designs， wood sculptures， and organic coffee.A great time to visit the island is during one of its many festivals.Since ancient times， the culture of Bali has had a lot of influence from Chinese culture.Chinese New Year is widely celebrated by Indonesians who are of Chinese origin.The island of Bali has many ancient Chinese buildings that are especially good to visit during the holiday.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。珠海长隆海洋王国位于广东省珠海市横琴新区，是全球最大的海洋主题公园。
21.D　细节理解题。根据Ocean Wonders部分和Food and drinks部分可知，鲸鲨馆位于Ocean Wonders，而著名的海底餐厅跟这里的鲸鲨馆相连。
22.C　细节理解题。根据Hengqin Ocean部分可知，大型的演出通常在这里举行。
23.C　细节理解题。根据Tickets部分可知，在七、八月份，一个成年人两天的票价是675元，一个3到11岁孩子的票价是475元。因此一对夫妇和一个5岁男孩的票价共需1，825元。
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。美国佛罗里达州大学副教授Joseph Dituri最近在完成科研任务的同时，创造了一项新的世界纪录——在海底生活长达100天。
24.C　数字计算题。根据第一、二段可知，Joseph Dituri博士是在3月1日开始他的项目进入海底的，然后在海底生活长达100天。由此可知，他浮出水面的时间应该是6月9日。
25.C　细节理解题。根最第四段可知，Project Neptune 100是一个研究项目，它主要专注于海洋保护并研究（海底）高压对人体的影响。
26.B　推理判断题。根据第六段可知，Joseph Dituri博士认为：（海底）压力的增加可以帮助人类延长寿命，预防与衰老有关的疾病。
27.D　标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文主要告诉我们美国佛罗里达州大学副教授Joseph Dituri最近在完成科研任务的同时，创造了一项新的世界纪录——在海底生活长达100天。因此D项为文章最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。错失恐惧症特指那种总在担心失去或错过什么的焦虑心情，也称“局外人困境”。
28.C　细节理解题。根据第一、二段可知，你本来打算好好独自享受周末，结果因为在社交媒体上看到周围朋友们的精彩生活一下子感到自己的周末索然无味。
29.B　段落大意题。根据第三段可知，本段主要分析和解释了错失恐惧症发生的根本原因。从生物学的角度而言，错失恐惧症是我们人类基于生存目的的一种本能反应。
30.A　推理判断题。根据第四段可知，富足心态具体表现为：相信这个世界上人人都有成功的机会，别人的成功并不意味着自己的不成功。也就是说，这种心态带来的结果是人与人之间的竞争和攀比会少一些，合作支持会多一些。
31.B　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，Aarti Gupta认为，应对错失恐惧症的关键在于“活在当下”。live in the here and now是live in the present的另一种表达方式。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。无人机越来越多地飞行在我们的天空中，用于拍摄图像、管理作物，很快还会用于运送包裹。这些无人机的出现会对海边的鸟类产生什么影响呢？
32.B　细节理解题。根据第三段可知，由于无人机的出现，濒危的海滨鸟类东部杓鹬经常受到惊吓而飞离原来的栖息地。
33.D　推理判断题。根据第二、三段可知，如果无人机的飞行高度在60米以上，大部分鸟类不会受到影响；而东部杓鹬是一个例外——即使无人机的飞行高度达到法定的最高高度120米，它们依然会受到惊吓。这说明杓鹬对周围环境非常敏感。
34.A　词义猜测题。根据第五段可知，东部杓鹬一直面临栖息地被破坏、海平面上升、各种干扰以及人类狩猎这些挑战。由此可知，它们的数量是一直在“减少”。
35.C　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者认为：无人机在很多方面都是有益的，但我们必须确定何时以及如何使用无人机来最大限度地减少其潜在的危害。同时，管理人员需要了解无人机是如何影响野生动物的，以便制定相关的法规来监管无人机的使用。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何简化我们的生活提供了四条建议。
36.D　上句说“只简化一件事是可行的”，故D项符合语境。
37.F　上文建议我们专注于一件事，接下来列举了一些例子，而F项正好是其中一个例子。
38.G　本段建议我们利用好两件工作或任务之间的间歇去思考，故G项符合语境。
39.B　本段建议我们全身心去陪伴一个人，故B项符合语境。
40.E　本段建议我们清理好一个空间，故E项符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了海洋和森林的重要性，以及保护它们的方法和意义等。
41.D　根据第三段中的Forests are home to more than 80% of Earth’s biodiversity以及第四段第一句可知，海洋和森林在维持地球的生命方面起到极其重要的作用。support意为“维持，养活”。
42.C　根据第一段中的we look at the extremely important task of saving our oceans and forests以及第五段中的There are ways to protect the forests and oceans.可知，此处应为“可以做更多来保护它们”。
43.B　森林是在陆地上的，所以此处表示“森林是地球80%以上陆地生物多样性的家园”。
44.A　上文提及森林是地球80%以上陆地生物多样性的家园，而此处提及森林在移除大气中的二氧化碳方面起到重要作用。这两个方面指的都是森林的作用，因此上下文之间为递进关系。
45.B　根据生活常识可知，植物吸收二氧化碳，释放氧气。因此是从大气中移除二氧化碳。remove ...from ...意为“从……中移除……”。
46.D　根据生活常识可知，二氧化碳是造成气候变化的主要原因。cause意为“引起，造成”。
47.C　根据第二段中的Oceans and forests play ...life on the earth以及第三段提及了森林的重要性可知，此处指海洋是同样重要的。
48.A　根据生活常识可知，海洋覆盖了地球的70%左右。
49.D　根据上文的half the atmosphere’s oxygen可知，氧气是我们需要呼吸的。
50.C　根据第五段中的eating fish with healthy population numbers 可知，海洋是数百万动植物的家园并且也是人类丰富食物的来源。
51.B　根据下文的or cycling instead of using a car可知，保护森林和海洋的方法是骑自行车而不是用汽车，这属于交通方式。
52.A　根据上文的There are ways to protect the forests and oceans.可知，保护森林的方法是不买对雨林有消极影响的产品。
53.C　根据上文的eating fish with healthy population numbers可知，此处指少吃肉。
54.D　根据第一段中的we look at the extremely important task of saving our oceans and forests可知，此处表示让年轻人关注这些问题是至关重要的。key作形容词时，意为“至关重要的；主要的；关键的”。
55.A　上文提及让年轻人关注这些问题是至关重要的；再根据下文的we’re wasting our time可知，如果年轻人不被说服自然界是重要的话，我们就是在浪费时间。persuade意为“劝说；说服”。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。海底深不可测，人类对它的探索从来没有停止。
56.the　57.relatively　58.deeper　59.because　60.to explore　61.is needed　62.is　63.have visited　64.with　65.discoveries
第四部分
第一节
It’s Time to Protect Sea Animals
As is known to all， our seas have been polluted because of human activities， such as overfishing and dumping garbage.In fact， the problem is so serious that many sea animals are on the verge of extinction.It is reported that over one million seabirds are killed by ocean pollution each year.
Then what should we do to protect sea animals？ For one thing， we should reduce plastic pollution by carrying out 3R Rule， namely Reduce， Reuse and Recycle， because plastic is the most common rubbish that is found in the sea.For another， illegal fishing must be completely forbidden.One of the main consequences of industrial fishing is that some species have been overfished to the point of near extinction.
第二节
　　But the Lansing family had no intention to give up.They were patient with Bethany and explained that they wanted to get to know her better and hoped she would one day be part of their family.The other girls shared their stories of coming from the foster care system， and they told her how scared they had been about meeting a new family too and how happy they were now.Soon Bethany’s anxiety eased， and she agreed to go and see her new home.
Later， Bethany experienced a lot of exciting things.From many hours spent at the neighbourhood pool to her first trip to the beach， Bethany now lived the life every child deserves.The Lansings celebrated Bethany’s 11th birthday with a pleasant trip.When Bethany returns to Helping Hand Home to visit， the first thing everyone comments on is her self-confidence.The little girl who was once afraid to make eye contact is now a secure， funny young lady who would talk your ear off.
单元质量检测（四）　SHARING
第一部分
1－5 ABBAC　　　6－10 BBBAC
11－15 BCCAB 16－20 CBCBA
听力原文：
（Text 1）
W：Dad， I think we’ve got everything in the car.
M：Really？ I don’t think the tent is going to fit. And the sleeping bags and fishing equipment take up a lot of space， too.
（Text 2）
M：You can change planes in either Chicago or Denver.
W：You mean there’s no direct flight from New York to Atlanta？
（Text 3）
M：Cindy， how are you getting along with the translation work？
W：I have written and rewritten so much that I don’t know if I’ll ever get it finished.
（Text 4）
W：What is the time？
M：It’s a quarter past nine by my watch.
W：My favourite program Sing ！China will be on soon. Don’t switch the channel.You can turn to the computer for your favourite football match.
（Text 5）
W：What do you think of McDonald’s？
M：It’s a good place for children — good foods and a safe place for them to have fun.The foods are of great quality and children love the chips there.
W：No， I don’t agree.Look， how fat some of the children in this city are！ Keep your children away from fatty food.
（Text 6）
W：Good morning， sir.May I help you？
M：Oh， yes.I’m looking for a pair of sports shoes in size 8.
W：OK.Follow me， please ... What do you think of this pair？
M：They look nice.How much are they？
W：They are 40 dollars， but I can give you a 10 percent discount.
M：Good.
（Text 7）
M：Where were you this morning？
W：This morning？ I was at home， helping my mother.We don’t have classes on Saturday， you know.
M：Why weren’t you at school？ Weren’t you on the clean-up committee for the dance？
W：No， I wasn’t on that committee.I was on the decorating committee.
M：Oh！ Well， the decorations were very nice.
W：We worked on them all day Friday. Were you at the dance last night？
M：Yes， I was.I didn’t see you there.
W：I was there， but there were a lot of people， and I didn’t stay very long.
M：It was a nice dance， wasn’t it？
W：Yes， I enjoyed it very much.
（Text 8）
M：Hello！ I’m calling about the apartment you have advertised in today’s Daily Mail.
W：Yes.I will have a trip， so the house will be empty for two weeks.
M：Great！ I’d like to hire a short period of time.Two weeks is just enough. Could you introduce your apartment to me？
W：Sure.It’s a one-bedroom apartment with a big balcony. But it has a small kitchen.
M：That’s just my cup of tea.What’s the price？
W：$400 per month. You need only to pay for electricity， for gas and water are included.And you can use the parking lot free of charge.
M：Sounds good.Then I can save some money.May I come over tomorrow to take a look？
W：Today is Wednesday.How about the day after tomorrow？ I’ve got an appointment tomorrow.
M：OK.
（Text 9）
W：My guest today is Tim Jones， who organises an international summer course for young musicians.Tim， tell us all about it.
M：Well， I’m lucky to have such a great job.Basically， young musicians come from all over the world and learn to play together to have a concert tour.By the end of the eight-week course， they’re really good， and hearing them play is what gives me most pleasure.Unfortunately， I don’t get to know them all that well， as organising every single small thing of the course keeps me busy.
W：So， how do you find the young musicians？
M：We advertise online.Anyone between the ages of 16 and 20 can complete the application form and e-mail it to us.We’re not looking for the perfect performance or the good-looking stars of tomorrow.But the course is in English， so a basic level of spoken language is necessary.
W：Where is the course held？
M：Mostly in a university during the summer holidays.They have halls for practicing， and plenty of bedrooms and dining rooms， which is a low cost for us.And of course， convenient transport is a must， so somewhere in the quiet countryside is no good， even though it is more spacious there.
（Text 10）
Some people say the higher you climb， the harder you fall. But those people probably would not be rock climbers.About nine million people go rock climbing in the United States.Millions more take part in the activity around the world.Rock climbing can be dangerous.But there are a lot of methods and equipment that can increase a climber’s safety.Climbing takes strength， control， and good balance.Climbers have to pull themselves straight up the face of very high rocks or walls.So they have to be strong enough to carry their own weight.And climbers sometimes have to hold on to rocks by only their fingers or toes.There are several kinds of
rock climbing.Traditional rock climbing is done outside.Climbers wear ropes and attach equipment to the rocks.They also connect their ropes to the equipment.If a climber slips， a rope can stop him from falling.Sport climbing is similar.However， in that sport， the safety equipment is permanently placed in the rock.There is also indoor climbing.Rock walls made of wood or concrete have places for the climber’s hands and feet.Climbers use their legs to climb； arms and hands are for position and balance.People almost always climb in groups of two or more.Climbing alone is very dangerous.Expert rock climbers say only the very best in the sport should do it.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了纳什维尔的四个可以帮助孩子们发展他们的技能和创造力的课后辅导中心。
21.A　细节理解题。根据Tap Root Farm部分中最后一句可知，在Tap Root Farm你可以种菜，其位置为905 Hickory Hills Dr， Franklin， TN 37067， USA。
22.C　细节理解题。根据STEM Builders部分中的Along with education ...competitive society.可知，在STEM Builders中提供合理思考、解决问题和团队合作的技能。
23.B　细节理解题。根据四个辅导中心的介绍可知， Tap Root Farm的建立时间最早。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者工作表现很好，但是被老板炒了鱿鱼；面对命运的打击，她努力开辟了另一条出路。
24.A　细节理解题。根据第一段可知，作者不幸失去了工作。
25.A　细节理解题。根据第二段可知，作者在公司里每个月都被评为优秀员工，并且获得最高的评分。由此可知，她的表现非常优秀。
26.B　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者最后从事了自己最喜欢的工作——写作，并且效益越来越好。作者甚至有点庆幸自己丢掉了之前的工作。
27.D　标题归纳题。综合全文可知，作者一开始被老板炒鱿鱼，等于“一扇门被关闭”；然而，她又勇敢地开辟了一条新的发展道路，也就是“另一扇门被打开”。因此D项为文章最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。一项在美国和中国进行的研究表明，大部分父母经常对孩子撒谎。很多父母对这些善意的谎言不以为然，而研究人员却对此提出质疑。
28.B　细节理解题。根据第二、四两段可知，父母最常用的谎言是“不管小孩先走了”。
29.D　写作意图题。根据第三段可知，instrumental lying是指父母违背事实夸奖孩子钢琴（或其他乐器）演奏得好。
30.C　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，当孩子不愿离开某地时，父母通常会威胁说有绑匪要来。
31.A　观点态度题。根据最后一段可知，研究者们对于父母对孩子撒谎的做法提出质疑：什么时候撒谎变得合理了？由此判断，作者持怀疑态度。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。人们都希望有更多的选择。可是，一项研究发现，商家如果给顾客提供太多的选择，反而会导致顾客购买意愿的下降。
32.D　推理判断题。根据第二段可知，席克定律发现，随着选择的增加，顾客要作出决策会变得更难。
33.B　词义猜测题。根据第三段可知，太多的选择让顾客很难作出决定，最终甚至会放弃购买。
34.D　细节理解题。根据第五段可知，更多的选择导致更低的潜在顾客转化率，反之，更少的选择带来更高的潜在顾客转化率。
35.C　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者提出的建议是：商家应该隐藏一些不重要的选择（商品），重点凸显一些关键性的选择（最受欢迎的商品）。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。我们生活的目的是什么、生命的意义是什么？作者对此进行了反思并告诉我们如何找到生活的目的。
36.E　上文指出：所谓生活的目的，并非每日的工作、职责甚至长期目标这么简单，所以下面应该进一步揭示作者所理解的生活的目的（我们为何生存在这个世界），因此E项符合语境。
37.A　上文指出：有些人并不相信所谓生活的目的和生命的意义之类，下文接着说：这并不影响你发现生命的意义。因此A项符合语境。
38.B　根据下文可知，本段讲述了关于Bruce Lee的一个小故事，因此B项符合语境。
39.C　根据上下文可知，这里在探讨如何找到生活的目的，因此C项符合语境。
40.D　上文作者要求我们写出一个进入脑海的答案，下文说哪怕一个简短的短语都行，因此D项符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。儿子考上大学之后，作者和妻子收养了一只宠物狗来弥补生活的空白。没想到这只狗彻底改变了他们的生活。
41.A　儿子去上大学之后，作者的生活应该没有以前繁忙。
42.A　根据下文可知，作者和妻子收养了一只宠物狗。
43.B　作者听了妻子的建议后，虽然没有表示出很激动，但还是同意了。
44.C　作者认为，没有什么比收养一只宠物狗来代替儿子更好的了。
45.C　catch sb’s eye相当于attract sb’s attention，是一个固定短语，意为“吸引某人的注意”。
46.A　作者这里是拟人的说法，说这只狗看起来似乎放弃了生活的希望。
47.C　根据下文可知，作者这里应该是走近了狗笼子。
48.D　根据下文through the hole in the cage and petted him on the head可知，作者应该是将手指伸进笼子。
49.A　按照常理判断，陌生人将手伸进笼子后狗应该会发怒。
50.B　由于这只狗以前从来没有感受到爱，所以它此刻尽情享受作者的抚摸和爱。
51.D　作者这里在描述那一刻的情景。
52.B　根据上下文可知，这只狗缺乏关爱，无家可归，因此它是很可怜的。
53.C　根据上文this dog had never felt love before可知，它最需要被关爱。
54.A　自从作者和妻子收养这只狗以后，他们的生活被彻底改变。
55.D　在作者和妻子每天下班回家时，这只狗都会等着迎接他们并跟他们打招呼。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要告诉我们积极心态的重要性。
56.but　57.thoughts　58.what　59.facing　60.healthier
61.greatly　62.learned/learnt　63.happiness　64.with
65.has been
第四部分
第一节
Good afternoon， everyone！
My topic today is The Power of Sharing.I’d like to share with you the benefits of sharing.
To begin with， sharing will make you happy.As the saying goes，“Sharing is caring.” When you are sharing， whether it’s a material object or abstract knowledge， it means that you are caring for others.This will give you a sense of satisfaction and achievement.In addition， sharing does have magic power.It’s absolutely true that when you share your joy， it will be doubled， and when you share your sorrow， it will be reduced by half.
Just share whatever you have！ You will make your own days as well as others’ days better by sharing.
Thank you for your listening！
第二节
　　Suddenly， he found a man looking like a lawyer， wearing black leather gloves.Abrupt as it might seem， George came up without hesitation and asked if they were his， but there came a disappointing answer.On second thought， he realised nobody would be so foolish as to wear them right inside the store.He had no other choices but to ask the cashier to keep them in case the lost gloves were found.Then he dragged his legs towards the exit.
During the whole holiday， he was always thinking whether to buy a new pair.After all， in deep winter， he could not do without gloves.Finally， poor George decided to buy another pair of leather gloves.With the last ray of hope， he stepped into the store again.No sooner had he opened the door than the cashier told him there was indeed one such pair as he lost.After examining them carefully， he was wild with joy， expressing sincere gratitude and saying to himself that a good action was never lost.
单元质量检测（五）　LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER
第一部分
1－5　AACCC　　　6－10　BABCB
11－15　BCABC 16－20　CAACB
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。Teen Ink是美国面向青少年的一种杂志，本文是该杂志发起的一则以环保为主题的征稿启事。
21.C　推理判断题。根据第一段可知，这项活动主要征集以环保为主题的方案和想法。
22.B　细节理解题。根据第三、四段可知，这项征文活动要求文章必须原创，文章（不是诗歌）的词数在150到1，000之间，不过必须通过Teen Ink网站提交参赛作品。
23.A　细节理解题。综合全文可知，本次活动全年征稿，话题为环保，没提到有奖金；另外，获奖者的作品才会在杂志发表。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Win成立了一个非营利组织，用募捐到的钱和他自己的钱购买共享单车并捐赠给缅甸贫困地区的孩子们。
24.D　细节理解题。根据第一段中的The manufacturing of these bicycles can cost from 300 to 500 per unit and a lot of natural resources are now left to waste可知，这些被丢弃的共享单车造价不菲。
25.A　细节理解题。根据第二段可知，Win因为曾经自驾游时路过那里而得知这些孩子们的状况。
26.C　推理判断题。根据第四段中的In addition to replacing ride-sharing electrical system ...with 5，300 more already on the way.可知，Win在此过程中遇到了许多困难，但是全被他克服了。
27.B　标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文讲述了Win因为不忍心看到那么多共享单车被浪费，便成立了一个非营利组织，购买共享单车并捐赠给缅甸贫困地区孩子们的故事。因此B项作为标题最合适。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。我们的社会都鼓励年轻人接受高等教育，以便将来参加诱人的高薪工作。可是，这种文化带来了一个人们不愿意看到的结果——人们对低技术工作的忽视甚至歧视。
28.D　细节理解题。根据第一段可知，世界各国的政府都鼓励年轻人接受高等教育，通过高等教育可以实现社会阶层的流通和变动。但是这一做法却带来一个人们不愿意看到的结果，那就是人们对低技术工作的忽视甚至歧视。
29.B　句意理解题。第二段提到，早在20世纪90年代初，很多报道就预言未来低技术工作将大幅减少；根据画线句下文可知，低技术工作不但没有减少，而且还在增加。
30.C　细节理解题。根据第五、六段可知，Caroline Lloyd教授认为，人们进入劳动力市场后的失望和不满主要是由于他们过高的期望造成的。
31.B　推理判断题。作者在倒数第二、三段表明，如果我们总是鼓励孩子要志向远大，成就伟业，那么势必会造成两个不利的结果：一是理想与现实之间的差距所带来的失落；二是低层工作将没有人愿意去做。这显然是作者（包括我们）不希望看到的。由此判断，他会更支持每种工作都有它的价值。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章提出了一个全新的概念——moral tax。它指人们在消费时伴随金钱损失出现的内疚等负面情绪。文中Anne通过一种巧妙的办法，既获得了自己想要的商品，同时避免了moral tax。
32.B　推理判断题。根据第二段可知，在作者看来，我们想要的最佳礼物通常是标价较高、感觉有点奢侈的商品，同时会带给我们较高的道德税和支付时的内疚感。用最简单的话概括，就是我们自己舍不得花钱买、又特别想得到的东西。
33.B　细节理解题。根据第四段可知，Anne非常喜欢一双靴子，但她不能下决心购买，因为她已经有三双靴子。也就是说她没有足够的理由来说服自己作出购买决定。
34.C　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，从经济学的角度来看，Anne的快乐没有任何道理，因为她丈夫买和她自己买都是花他们的共有财产。
35.A　推理判断题。根据最后两段可知，作者认为，Anne快乐的关键，在于她避开了自己掏钱买靴子时必然出现的内疚感、负罪感等负面情绪。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。那些天才人物是怎样变得具有创造性的呢？作者经过多年研究，获得的答案是——工作。
36.C　上文陈述了一个让我们有点失望的事实——创造无捷径，创造源于工作和实干，因此C项符合语境。
37.F　上文都在说明辛勤工作对于获得创意的重要性，并列举了诸多领域，F项接着说明没有哪个领域的人可以不通过辛勤工作而变得有创造性。
38.B　下文具体告诉我们怎样做才能变得具有创造性，因此B项符合语境。
39.G　下文告诉我们人们通过实践不断获得提高，Instead一词与上文所说情况相反，因此G项符合语境。
40.A　下文作者在努力证明自己的观点——创意源于实践，因此A项符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过一次自己误会儿子的经历，告诉我们犯错后道歉的重要性。
41.B　文章第一句提到作者在写一篇有关耐心的文章，外面孩子们的吵闹使作者自己的耐心开始逐渐丧失。
42.C　空前的yelling一词暗示David在大声叫喊。at the top of one’s voice以某人最大的声音。
43.D　由于作者写作时受到强烈的干扰，他必然是非常生气。
44.B　对作者而言，外面的噪声显然是非常令人厌烦的。
45.B　作者在进行创作，因此必须努力地去专注。
46.C　作者这里在教训David，要求他表现好一些。behave oneself表示“表现良好；行为良好”。
47.A　由于David受到作者的批评教训，他必然是郁闷的。
48.D　根据下文可知，作者有了新发现，意识到了另一个问题。be aware of表示“知道；明白；意识到”。
49.A　根据下文的bleeding可知，这个男孩受伤了。
50.B　这里描述的是作者所发现的情形。
51.A　这时作者才意识到自己犯了一个严重的错误——他误会了David。
52.D　作者意识到自己彻底误解了当时的情形，原来David大声敲门叫喊是有原因的。
53.B　作者意识到自己的错误后，马上去给David道歉。
54.A　作者认为，犯错误是一回事，而不承认是另一回事。
55.D　作者进一步指出，人们通常不会原谅发自内心的错误，也就是涉及善恶的错误。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简要阐述了工作与生活的平衡这一话题。
56.to describe　57.activities　58.confusion　59.that/which　60.it　61.balancing　62.were　63.an　64.positively　65.affects
第四部分
第一节
　　Will ChatGPT replace humans？ My answer is simple and clear： No， it’s absolutely impossible.
　　For one thing， I don’t think ChatGPT has the ability to create like a human. Even though it can answer questions and write articles， it actually produces contents based only on what it has been fed. It isn’t that creative and original as you imagine. For another， it lacks genuine feeling and real emotion. When it comes to offering personalized service， in no sense can a cold and dull machine beat a human with flesh and blood.
　　My final conclusion is： Just like the Internet and smartphones， ChatGPT will serve us instead of replacing us. If used properly， it will make our lives easier， better， and more pleasant.
第二节
　　They decided to accompany Harold to Kaziranga National Park. When they got there， it didn’t take an hour to meet their first group of elephants. Harold stood in the river， put his hand to his mouth， and called Rajan’s name. Hearing the familiar voice， Rajan was running to Harold as quickly as possible. There were heartfelt hugs and teary-eyed crowds watching as the two friends finally enjoyed their friendship again.
　　Harold kept talking with the workers in the park to know more about Rajan. They told Harold that Rajan’s acceptance into the group wasn’t easy at first， but now everything was OK. What made Harold surprised was that Rajan gave birth to a baby elephant — his best friend had become an adult elephant and started a family. Feeling greatly relieved， Harold could now return to the UK with peace of mind. The meeting went well and the surprise was even better. Such a meeting between old friends reminds us not to forget to connect with our old friends from time to time.
14 / 22单元质量检测（二）　ICONIC ATTRACTIONS
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
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 conversation mainly about？（　　）
A.A school.　　　　 B.A farm.　　　　　C.A storm.
2.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers？（　　）
A.Husband and wife. B.Manager and clerk. C.Friends.
3.Why does the woman call the man？（　　）
A.To book a room. B.To order her meal. C.To remind him of her dinner.
4.How much is the blue dress？（　　）
A.$200. B.$100. C.$50.
5.What does the woman promise to do？（　　）
A.Compensate the man for his loss.
B.Be careful next time.
C.Punish Bob.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What are the speakers mainly discussing？（　　）
A.Where to buy tickets. B.Where to park the car. C.Where to get a camera.
7.Where will the speakers meet？（　　）
A.At the market. B.At the camera shop. C.At the sports stadium.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.How does the woman feel about climbing the rock？（　　）
A.Tired. B.Relaxed. C.Excited.
9.What will the woman do with Kate？（　　）
A.See films. B.Have dinner. C.Watch TV shows.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Why doesn’t the man like to go to France？（　　）
A.He’s been there. B.It is too noisy. C.The time does not fit.
11.How much does the tour to Spain cost？（　　）
A.345 pounds. B.385 pounds. C.470 pounds.
12.Where will the man go for his holiday？（　　）
A.Sweden. B.Spain. C.Italy.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Where will the man work？（　　）
A.At a computer company. B.At a newspaper. C.At an advertising company.
14.Why did the man choose that workplace？（　　）
A.It has less pressure.
B.It offers him good pay.
C.It is close to his home.
15.How is the woman’s job hunting？（　　）
A.Unsuccessful. B.Lucky. C.Easy.
16.What does the woman want to become？（　　）
A.A teacher.
B.A writer.
C.A reporter.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Why did the speaker quarrel with her neighbour？（　　）
A.He came home late.
B.He was too noisy.
C.He stayed up late.
18.How did the neighbour react after the speaker went to his apartment？（　　）
A.He changed for the worse.
B.He admitted his misbehaviour.
C.He apologised to her.
19.What did the speaker do after arguing with her neighbour？（　　）
A.She gave him a gift.
B.She had a talk with him.
C.She watched a movie with him.
20.What is the speaker’s suggestion to Teddy？（　　）
A.Turning to the police for help.
B.Being patient and trying to stand it.
C.Writing a friendly letter to the neighbour.
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
　　Overview
Departing from the Las Vegas Strip， see America’s most iconic natural wonder， the Grand Canyon.After hotel pickup， enjoy a 45-minute flight to the West Rim， flying over Hoover Dam， and then land on a canyon bluff （峭壁） for a glass of Champagne and snacks.On the return flight， fly over the Las Vegas Strip for an aerial view of the city skyline.There and back in just a few hours leaves you plenty of time to enjoy Las Vegas for the rest of the day.
·Scenic helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon West Rim
　　·Convenient departure from McCarran gives you longer flight time than most other helicopter tours
　　·Enjoy views over Lake Mead， Hoover Dam， the Grand Canyon， and Las Vegas
　　·Ride in a state-of-the-art， 6-passenger jet helicopter
　　·Toast with a 30-minute landing below the rim which includes Champagne and snacks
　　·Enjoy a choice of morning or afternoon flights
　　What to Expect
Your Las Vegas helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon begins with VIP treatment as you’re picked up from your hotel by car.At the heliport just off Las Vegas Blvd， board your A-Star helicopter for your aerial adventure to the Grand Canyon’s West Rim， flying over Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam on the way while you listen to recorded introduction via provided headphones.While you enjoy the incredible scenery， feel free to ask your pilot any questions.Then make the return journey back to Vegas， flying low over the Las Vegas Strip for a bird’s-eye view of the city.
When booking， you have several departure times to choose from， as well as the option to upgrade to an EC-130 helicopter， which provides more leg room and allows for more weight per seat.Maximum capacity per helicopter is six people plus the pilot.
21.What will happen at the end of the tour？（　　）
A.Flying to the West Rim.　　　　　　B.Having a meal on a cliff.
C.Overlooking Las Vegas closely. D.Enjoying views of Hoover Dam.
22.Which service can you enjoy？（　　）
A.A professional tour guide. B.Flexible length of flight time.
C.Getting answers from the pilot. D.Being picked up by a helicopter.
pared with an A-Star helicopter， an EC-130 helicopter 　　　　.（　　）
A.gives more discounts B.offers longer flight time
C.carries more passengers D.provides better experience
B
　　At the beginning of Grade Two， I joined the cross-country running team in our school.
　　When I came to the first practice， I was filled with optimism.But as the distance we ran each practice gradually increased from three， to four， to six miles， I realised with surprise that no matter how hard I tried， I wasn’t physically capable of running as fast as my friends.In fact， I was one of the slowest on the team.
　　What was the point of putting myself through so much pain？ After the first few weeks， I wanted to quit.Then we had our first cross-country meet.
　　When we started the race， I felt the great pressure of expectations sink onto my shoulders.And after a while I stopped running and struggled to walk up the hill.But then I heard my coaches yelling my name from the top of the hill.I felt confused and embarrassed； why were they cheering for me？ I was running terribly！ As I tried my best to finish the race， I realised that my coaches didn’t care how fast I ran.Neither did my teammates.During the rest of the season， they were always on the sidelines of every race， cheering for me just as loudly as they’d cheered for the frontrunner.
　　From then on， I began to put my effort into supporting my teammates instead of focusing on my own performance.In that way， I celebrated my teammates’ victories as if they were my own； I felt their pain and exhaustion as if they were my own.
　　The relationships built within our cross-country team are ones that will carry on past our running days and into old age.Cross-country running made me realise that I don’t need to be the best to be successful in life.It taught me to value my relationships with people more than my relationship with my ego.It taught me to cheer for others even if I never learn their first names.
24.Why did the author want to give up？（　　）
A.He didn’t perform well. B.He lacked self-confidence.
C.He had no interest in running. D.He wasn’t recognised by others.
25.What can we learn about the coaches？（　　）
A.They focused on the result. B.They were hard on the author.
C.They cared about the process. D.They were strict with the runners.
26.What change happened to the author after the cross-country race？（　　）
A.He practiced even harder. B.He achieved more success.
C.He received more support. D.He showed concern for others.
27.What did the author realise from his experience？（　　）
A.The value of competition. B.The value of doing sports.
C.The importance of winning. D.The importance of team spirit.
C
　　“Getting a college degree is still an important advantage in the job market，” says a major research study in the United States.
　　The Pew research group examined the influence of the recession （经济衰退） on the job opportunities for recent school and college leavers in the US.It found that those with higher levels of education were much better insulated against job losses and pay cuts.
　　“A college degree still matters，” says research manager Diana Elliott.The study from the Pew group’s Economic Mobility Project was an attempt to test the reality behind stories about college leavers who found themselves falling into debt and having low-skill jobs.
It wanted to see whether it was still worth going to college， when there has been much worry in the US about rising tuition fees and the levels of student debt.
“There have been many stories in the newspapers about graduates with a degree who have had difficulties in the labour market，” says Ms Elliott.But she says that their research found that such stories were not representative.Instead it showed a strong link between getting a degree and access to higher status， better jobs.Getting a job was harder for all young people after the recession， but the extra difficulties faced by graduates were much less pronounced.
　　There was also little evidence， from a study using a sample of 140，000 people， that the recession was pushing many more graduates into non-graduate jobs.
　　The study — How Much Protection Does a College Degree Afford — shows that the most serious influence of the recession was on those who were least well qualified.Those who did not stay in education beyond high school were more likely to be unemployed.
　　The recession lowered incomes across the job market — but while graduates faced a 5% drop in income， those without a college degree fell by 10%.Those young people with college degrees have seen their earnings recovering.However earnings for those who did not study beyond high school have failed to recover and are below the levels of the 2008 recession and the early years of the decade.
28.The underlined word “insulated” in Paragraph 2 probably means “　　　　”.（　　）
A.tested B.proved
C.affected D.protected
29.What’s the aim of the study from the Pew research group？（　　）
A.To know the value of going to college in America.
B.To know the difficulties in American labour market.
C.To know the quality of college education in America.
D.To know the college graduates’ employment situation.
30.The study from the Pew research group showed that 　　　　.（　　）
A.a lot of college graduates couldn’t find a job
B.a degree could help a graduate get a better job
C.many college graduates went into low-skill jobs
D.getting a job was hard only for high school graduates
31.What does the writer mainly intend to tell us？（　　）
A.The cost of higher education is growing. B.Finding a job is hard due to the recession.
C.Levels of education make a big difference. D.A college degree isn’t so popular as before.
D
　　Free education and health care are surely among the reasons why the World Happiness Report in recent years revealed Norway was one of the happiest country in the world， but researchers attribute a Norwegian’s good cheer to one single word.
　　The word is dugnad and it means to do community work.Before you rush out to help an elderly neighbour cross the street or walk dogs at your local shelter （although both are worthwhile activities）， you need to know that dugnad does not directly translate to traditional volunteerism， although the work of a dugnad is voluntary.
　　Deeply rooted in the country’s heritage， dugnad is different than routine charitable work.It describes times when community members come together to contribute their skills towards the goal of maintaining or beautifying a certain geographic location.This could be through repairs， building， cleaning， gardening， or painting.Norwegian law doesn’t enforce dugnad event attendance but widespread participation is expected and regarded as a vital part of belonging to neighbourhoods， organisations， and workplaces， which all often coordinate their own dugnads.
　　A Norwegian friend tells us，“Dugnad is a part of the national soul.It’s not really about patting ourselves on the back for doing a good deed.” Dugnad has a cultural resonance （共鸣） that agrees with Norway’s values for generosity and collective care.Dugnad participation strengthens bonds and maintains a nation； everyone benefits from a well-cared-for community.
　　If you’re inspired to try it yourself， here are some ideas to bring the spirit of dugnad to your area.
　　 Mow lawns for the elderly in your area.
　　 Organise co-workers to repaint the headquarters of a local nonprofit.
　　 Organise a clean up day at your local park and plant new flowers.
　　Remember the goal is to chip in to keep the country happy； instead of hosting a bake sale to raise money to buy a local sports team new uniforms， think of having a sewing party to repair them instead.
32.What do the researchers stress about the reason for Norwegians’ happiness？（　　）
A.Health care. B.Free education.
C.Involving in voluntary activities. D.Participating in frequent charitable work.
33.What’s the main purpose of Norwegians’ taking part in dugnads？（　　）
A.To gain recognition from others.
B.To achieve a sense of belonging.
C.To show their generosity to others.
D.To answer the call of the community.
34.Which of the following would the author most probably advise us to do？（　　）
A.To carry out repairs on the local garden.
B.To raise some money for the local church.
C.To donate some money for the neighbourhood.
D.To buy some uniforms for the local sports team.
35.What would be the best title for the text？（　　）
A.The Top Secret of Happiness B.The Happiest Country in the World
C.One Word That Makes Norwegians Happy D.One Character That Norwegians Are Proud of
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，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。
　　It can be really hard to identify your talents and they are often in the places you least expect.You may even be very good at things that you believe you are bad at.36.（　　）
　　Open your mind to all paths.A good place to start evaluating your talents is to just open your mind to the possibilities.Keep in mind that talents extend beyond just playing the guitar or dancing like a professional.37.（　　） For example， being able to read emotions very accurately is a very useful talent.
　　38.（　　） As you reflect on yourself in search of your talents， start by looking at your past.What did you do a lot as a kid？ What were you known for？ Sometimes this can reveal some of your deepest talents and certainly will reveal interests that can be explored further.
　　Write down everything that you enjoy.This will help you to see what things you truly enjoy doing and give you an opportunity to think about why you enjoy these things.39.（　　） Doing these things may allow you to use the special knowledge that you have about these subjects.
　　Open up time for new things.If you spend all day on the couch after school or work or you spend all of your waking weekend hours at parties， then you’re going to have very little time for self-discovery.40.（　　） So give room for discovering your talents！
A.Stay with others more.
B.Look back on your past.
C.Your talents can make you famous.
D.There are many ways to explore your talents.
E.Your talents will often lie in activities that you’ve not tried yet.
F.For example， you might love playing football or walking in nature.
G.Talents come in all shapes and sizes and extend into many areas of life.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
　　A school in Sarajevo is making headlines.The 　41　 began in September last year.Mirzana Coralic requested the primary school in her neighbourhood to 　42　 her six-year-old son， Zejd， who has a 　43　 disability.The teacher， Sanela Ljumanovic， accepted almost 　44　， but on the first day of school， she noticed Zejd sitting all by himself， unable to 　45　 with anyone.
　　Sanela， determined to find a（n） 　46　， tried developing a few tricks and signs.But a parent of another child 　47　 a better idea — getting the whole class to 　48　 sign language along with Zejd.They got a sign language teacher， and three months later， Zejd was happily able to communicate with all his classmates about 　49　 things like homework and games.
　　The other kids in the class are quite happy as well.“I 　50　 to learn Zejd’s language so I can talk to him and other deaf people，” said one of his classmates.Now， sign language is getting quite 　51　 at the primary school， with kids from other classes 　52　 to learn as well.It is hoped that it can be 　53　 as a part of the official course.
　　“Sign language is great because it 　54　 communication and also helps children become more 　55　 to people with disabilities，” said Sanela.
41.A.report　　　　　B.message　　 C.article　　　D.story
42.A.admit B.adopt C.invite D.defend
43.A.learning B.speech C.hearing D.sight
44.A.conditionally B.passively C.personally D.immediately
45.A.cooperate B.interact C.compete D.stay
46.A.solution B.explanation C.theory D.alternative
47.A.selected B.imagined C.presented D.favored
48.A.enjoy B.create C.design D.learn
49.A.regular B.formal C.complex D.professional
50.A.afford B.like C.prepare D.wait
51.A.popular B.confusing C.challenging D.practical
52.A.failing B.hesitating C.trying D.helping
53.A.described B.known C.defined D.included
54.A.enables B.shows C.stresses D.represents
55.A.polite B.sensitive C.adaptable D.thankful
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 Eiffel Tower stands 984 feet high over the city of Paris.The tower is the second 56.　　　　　　 （tall） building in Paris and one of the most-visited attractions in the world.The tower 57.　　　　　　 （receive） its 250 millionth visitor in 2010.The tower is 324 metres tall， about the same 58.　　　　　　 （high） as an 81-storey building.It has three levels for visitors， with restaurants on the first and second levels.
　　It is named after 59.　　　　　　 engineer Gustave Eiffel， whose company designed and built the tower.It has become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most well-known 60.　　　　　　 （building） in the world.
　　61.　　　　　　 took three hundred men two years to build it.It is made of fifteen thousand pieces of iron 62.　　　　　　 （hold） together by 2.5 million rivets （铆钉）.Forty-seven tons of paint are needed 63.　　　　　　 （cover） the tower， which remained the tallest building in the world until 1930， 64.　　　　　　 the Chrysler Building， soon followed by the Empire State Building， was built in New York City.
　　The Eiffel Tower 65.　　　　　　 （complete） in 1889 for the hundred-year anniversary of the French Revolution.Gustave Eiffel’s design won the competition from among the seven hundred pieces of works.
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，国庆小长假你打算去北京旅游。请你根据下面表格给你的外国好友Peter写一封邮件，介绍你的旅行计划。
日期 景点
第一天 天安门和故宫
第二天 长城
第三天 颐和园
注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Peter，
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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。
　　As I began 2024， I planned to give a gift a day for the entire year.I also intended to keep track of the gifts in a colorful little journal.
　　Many of my gifts in 2023 involved reading to my two sons， especially at night.If I let them talk me into reading an extra chapter aloud before bedtime， I counted that as my gift of the day.Sometimes reading a picture book before we started our homeschool day was my daily gift； other times， I read to my boys at lunch.Good stories make great gifts， and reading aloud to my children creates beautiful memories.
　　Twice I left a few coins on an outdoor fountain for a stranger to find and toss into the water， casting a wish into the pool along with a penny or nickel.Other gifts I gave only once during the year， such as making a meal for a family with a newborn baby or baking a birthday cake for my husband.
　　One of my most repeated gifts throughout the year involved letting other customers go ahead of me in line at the grocery store.With a buggy full of food purchases and two little boys behind， I wanted to buy my groceries and get home.But when I noticed a person standing in line behind me with only a loaf of bread or a case of bottled water， I spotted a chance to put another’s needs before my own.
　　Throughout the year， I spoke with my children about my gift-giving， and they enjoyed hearing my stories.Sometimes my boys would ask me，“What was your gift today？” when we settled down for bedtime at night.
　　One day， when my sons and I stood in line at the store， organic vegetables and fruit snacks filling our cart， my older son motioned （示意） to me to lean down to him.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
　　
He whispered in my ear， “There’s somebody in line behind us， and he has only two things to buy.”　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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10 / 10单元质量检测（五）　LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
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.Why does the man refuse to eat more？（　　）
A.He has a toothache.　　B.He is too full.　　　　　　C.The pie is too salty.
2.When will the man leave？（　　）
A.On Tuesday. B.On Wednesday. C.On Thursday.
3.Where will the speakers go first tomorrow？（　　）
A.The zoo. B.The People’s Park. C.The Science Museum.
4.Why will the woman go to Boston？（　　）
A.To start a new life there.
B.To live with her parents.
C.To visit her grandparents.
5.What does the man imply？（　　）
A.He will go to Seattle next time.
B.He will never go to Los Angeles.
C.A trip to Miami may be interesting.
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.Where does the man want to go？（　　）
A.The nearest bus stop. B.The nearest subway station. C.The nearest post office.
7.How far is it to the post office from the bus stop？（　　）
A.About 200 meters away. B.About 300 meters away. C.About 400 meters away.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.How does the man find the movies nowadays？（　　）
A.Most of them are amazing. B.They have similar plots. C.The stories are sort of silly.
9.Why do people like going to the movies according to the woman？（　　）
A.To kill time. B.To find romance. C.To avoid troubles in real life.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.When does the conversation take place？（　　）
A.On Nov.13. B.On Nov.30. C.On Dec.13.
11.How many presents is Jane going to prepare？（　　）
A.8. B.9. C.10.
12.What will Jane buy for her sister？（　　）
A.A CD. B.A bottle of perfume. C.A book.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Where was the man a moment ago？（　　）
A.In his class. B.In the cinema. C.In the library.
14.What does John Grisham base his writing on？（　　）
A.His imagination.
B.His experience.
C.His students.
15.What does the woman say about John Grisham？（　　）
A.He’s a great teacher.
B.His books are difficult to read.
C.Characters in his books are interesting.
16.What does the woman major in？（　　）
A.Physics. B.Law. C.Psychology.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Where can students keep fit？（　　）
A.In the recreation center.
B.In a fast food restaurant.
C.In the student health center.
18.What do we know about the supply of healthy food in most university restaurants？（　　）
A.It’s short.
B.It’s abundant.
C.It’s reasonable.
19.Which of the following do students find extremely good？（　　）
A.Fitness activities.
B.The smoking ban.
C.Medical care.
20.What is the speaker mainly talking about？（　　）
A.Convenience in exercise.
B.Healthy life in universities.
C.Medical care for university students.
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。
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Environment Contest
Hybrid（混合动力） cars？ Organic food？ Solar and wind energy？ Pay-as-you-throw trash programs？ Required recycling？ If you have a plan to save the world， we want to hear about it.And if you know a lot about a current problem facing the planet — pollution，overpopulation，natural resource consumption/destruction — share your thoughts with others by writing a persuasive essay.
Prizes
Winning stories are published in Teen Ink magazine and contest winners receive a copy of the magazine featuring their work.Plus， they’ll have the opportunity to choose from an exciting selection of Teen Ink products — clothes and other items — available only from Teen Ink.
Contest Guidelines
Teen Ink will only consider original essays and poems written by teens.Essays should be between 150 and 1，000 words.Possible topics include global warming， clean water， species preservation， air quality， the rainforest， alternative power， depletion of resources and more！ For more ideas on how to write a winning essay， see our Environment Writing Tips.
Submit entries through our website.All articles related to the environment submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest.See our submission guidelines for more information.
Deadlines
There are no deadlines； entries are accepted throughout the year.
21.What would probably be most welcome in the contest？（　　）
A.The stories with interesting plots. B.The stories with meaningful themes.
C.The essays with constructive ideas. D.The essays with beautiful sentences.
22.What must you do if you want to participate in the contest？（　　）
A.Write a very long story. B.Finish your work by yourself.
C.Write a poem within 1，000 words. D.Submit your work through e-mail.
23.What’s special about the contest？（　　）
A.It is held all year round. B.It offers big prize money.
C.It has no limitation on topics. D.All participants’ works will be published.
B
Since bike-sharing company Mobike withdrew from the Singapore market，a businessman Win was sad to see mountains of thrown-away bicycles.The manufacturing of these bicycles can cost from 300 to 500 per unit and a lot of natural resources are now left to waste and sent to be recycled or just simply left rusting （生锈） somewhere else.
Win then thought about all the young village children he had seen walking to school during his road trips through Myanmar in the past.He was suddenly struck with an inspiration.
“It’s a common sight to see many students walking long distances from home to school in villages，” said Win.“Some students can walk up to one hour from home to school and the families can hardly afford a simple form of transport like bicycle or motorcycle.They have never heard of school buses.”
Win then started the LessWalk non-profit organisation so that he could buy Mobike’s unused bicycles and donate them to schoolchildren.The project actually needs a lot of money.In addition to replacing ride-sharing electrical system with regular key locks， Win says that it’s not an easy job to ship the bikes from Singapore to Myanmar.But Win is delighted to report that he has successfully shipped and received about 4，700 new bikes with 5，300 more already on the way.
All bicycles are free for students who live below the poverty line in Myanmar and need to walk 2 kilometers to school.The organisation has been provided money from donations， but the main part of their 400，000 funds has come straight from Win’s pocket.
24.What can we learn from Paragraph 1？（　　）
A.Win wants to help Mobike get their bicycles recycled.
B.The production of these bicycles is a waste of money.
C.These shared bicycles cause damage to the environment.
D.The thrown-away bicycles actually cost a lot of money.
25.How did Win know the village children’s poor condition？（　　）
A.He once made road trips there.
B.He visited them in the past.
C.Someone told him about it.
D.He once had his own business there.
26.What can we infer about Win’s project？（　　）
A.He got most of the bikes from Mobike for free.
B.He got most of the money from donations.
C.He overcame many difficulties in the process.
D.He wasn’t sure about the project in the beginning.
27.Which can be a suitable title for the passage？（　　）
A.The Growth of a Non-profit Organisation B.Keeping Unused Shared Bikes Valuable
C.Donating New Bikes to Schoolchildren D.The Pleasure of Riding Shared Bikes
C
All governments have tried to get more young people into higher education.But has an unintended consequence of this social mobility （社会阶层变动） drive been the neglect of low-skilled work？
When I was an editor of the Financial Times back in the early 1990s， almost every week a report would land on my desk predicting that most people in the future would have a cool job in business services or the creative fields， and that unskilled jobs would fall to a few hundred thousand.
But it hasn’t worked out like that.In fact， experts estimate that between one quarter and one-third of all jobs in the British economy today — as many as nine million — are low-skilled， and the number is increasing in fields like care， retail and hospitality.
There is also a sense that some of these jobs have a bad image.And some fields are experiencing recruitment problems.
In part， it is because we have higher expectations about what we want from a job than people used to， according to Professor Caroline Lloyd， who was recently involved in a large study of low wage work in five industries across the UK and Europe.
“Young people are always being told to look high， be ambitious； and then， faced with a labour market where the jobs aren’t very good， then of course there’s a lot of dissatisfaction there.”
Over recent years， she says， low-skilled jobs have become relatively less well paid， and often more demanding.As a result， we should not be surprised that people — especially young men — no longer want to do basic jobs.
So how， if at all， can these jobs be made more attractive？ Paying more for them would be a start， but progress on pay is not going to be fast.Giving more thought to job design， and how to make even quite basic jobs more satisfying， is easier to achieve.
28.What is an unwanted result of the social mobility drive？（　　）
A.The increase of low-skilled jobs. B.The decrease of low-skilled jobs.
C.People’s refusing to do low-skilled jobs. D.People’s paying no attention to low-skilled jobs.
29.What does the underlined sentence “But it hasn’t worked out like that.” in Paragraph 3 suggest？（　　）
A.Low-skilled jobs haven’t increased. B.Low-skilled jobs haven’t decreased.
C.High-skilled jobs haven’t increased. D.High-skilled jobs haven’t decreased.
30.According to Professor Caroline Lloyd， people’s dissatisfaction in the labour market results from 　　　　.（　　）
A.lack of good jobs B.lack of career advice
C.their high expectations D.their low qualifications
31.What should be taught to children according to the author？（　　）
A.You must aim high. B.Every job has its value.
C.You’re destined to be great. D.Top jobs are more rewarding.
D
　　People experience emotional pain — often in the form of guilt — when spending money. This is called the moral tax or pain of payment. We can reduce this guilt by separating the enjoyment of a purchase from its payment. However， the best way to reduce moral tax is by receiving a gift — an item you didn’t have to pay for at all！
　　As a result， the best gifts are items that normally bring particularly high levels of moral tax. This may include luxury goods that appear overpriced and unjustified and therefore induce particularly bad feelings of guilt upon purchase.
　　Curiously， it’s not about the actual amount of money spent. What matters most are the emotions brought by the gift （or the guilt taken away）. Consider the following example as an illustration.
　　For weeks， Anne has had her eye on a pair of designer boots. They look incredibly stylish and go beautifully with her new winter coat. She’s got enough money to pay for the boots but doesn’t think the purchase is justified. After all， she already owns three other pairs of winter footwear. Still， Anne makes sure to mention the boots to her husband Alex， and on Christmas morning she is overjoyed to unwrap a large box containing the boots. She is delighted with the gift even though Alex bought it from their joint bank account.
　　Looking at it from an economic point of view， Anne’s delight doesn’t make any sense. Since she shares a bank account with her husband， it doesn’t matter who buys the boots. The financial loss is the same either way. How can Anne be happy with Alex making a purchase she previously thought unnecessary？ Why， it all comes down to moral tax. By making the payment on Anne’s behalf， Alex cuts her wife’s pain of payment. Anne gets to enjoy her precious boots guilt-free.
　　The psychology of financial choices suggests that the best gifts are things that people really want but deny themselves to avoid feeling guilty. What are your partner’s secret wants and guilty pleasures？ Unfortunately， that’s the one question you need to answer yourself.
32.What do we know about the best gifts according to the author？（　　）
A.They bring no feeling of guilt. B.They bring much pain of payment.
C.They are usually cheap but excellent. D.They make you feel good upon purchase.
33.Why does Anne not buy the boots herself？（　　）
A.She doesn’t like them indeed.
B.She can’t find enough reasons.
C.She decides to put off satisfaction.
D.She wants a gift from her husband.
34.What will an economist think of Anne’s delight？（　　）
A.Unreal. B.Interesting.
C.Ridiculous. D.Reasonable.
35.What is the key to Anne’s delight？（　　）
A.Avoiding the bad feeling. B.Not spending her money.
C.Receiving an unexpected gift. D.Getting what she really wants.
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。
After a decade studying how creative people do what they do，the answer is simple： they work.36.（　　） Creativity is best thought of as a kind of effort， not an abstract thing — it’s what goes on when you are trying to solve a problem.The problem could be writing a poem， making a song， designing a website， anything.37.（　　）
The biggest difference between you and Picasso， or Beyoncé， or whoever your creative heroes are is that they are/were more hard-working than you.They spend more time in front of a canvas， or guitar， or computer， working away at applying their minds and souls to specific things.
38.（　　） Pick a problem you care about and get to work.If you don’t care about anything， your problem isn’t creativity， it’s apathy.If you start things and give up， your problem isn’t creativity， it’s dedication.Can’t focus for long？ Then learn the skill of concentration.
39.（　　） Instead they apprenticed （当学徒） with masters in a craft and worked with them.They did the simple work until they had the skills needed to do more sophisticated work.They learned how to develop ideas and deliver finished work by working.There is no other way.
40.（　　） Pick any creative hero， and any creative work they’re famous for， and investigate how many sketches， or drafts， or attempts they had to make to get it right.They may have had flashes of insight here and there， but those came while they were working hard.Ideas are cheap， it’s the passion to make ideas real that’s rare.
A.Don’t believe me？
B.Want to be more creative？
C.No one wants to hear this， but it’s obvious.
D.The key to creativity lies in thinking differently.
E.It’s true that everyone wants to be creative in whatever they do.
F.But no creative person in history was creative independent of working on some kind of project.
G.Few people in history that we call creatives today read books or took courses on creativity.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
　　I was in my office at home one afternoon writing on the subject of patience.I could hear the boys running up and down the hall making loud noises， and I could feel my own 　41　 beginning to lose.
Suddenly， my son David started knocking on the bathroom door， yelling at the top of his 　42　，“Let me in！”
I rushed out of the office and spoke to him 　43　，“David， do you have any idea how 　44　 that is to me？ Do you know how hard it is to try to 　45　 and write creatively？ Now， you go into your room and stay in there until you can 　46　 yourself.” So in he went， 　47　， and shut the door.
As I turned around， I became 　48　 of another problem.The boys had been playing football in the four-foot-wide hallway， and one of them was 　49　， lying there and bleeding from the mouth.David， I 　50　， had gone to the bathroom to get a wet towel for him.
When I 　51　 that I had completely misinterpreted the 　52　 and had overreacted， I immediately went in to 　53　 to David.
Everyone makes mistakes.However， it is one thing to make a mistake， and quite another thing not to 　54　 it.People will forgive mistakes， because mistakes are usually of the mind.But people will not easily 　55　 the mistakes of the heart， the ill intention， the bad motives.
41.A.anger　　　　　B.patience　 C.delight　　 D.sorrow
42.A.height B.sound C.voice D.attempt
43.A.gradually B.casually C.slowly D.angrily
44.A.surprising B.annoying C.confusing D.boring
45.A.explore B.concentrate C.indicate D.accelerate
46.A.relax B.enjoy C.behave D.express
47.A.depressed B.satisfied C.confused D.impressed
48.A.afraid B.fond C.tired D.aware
49.A.injured B.attacked C.beaten D.refused
50.A.thought B.discovered C.considered D.supposed
51.A.realised B.suggested C.proposed D.insisted
52.A.event B.issue C.condition D.situation
53.A.contribute B.apologise C.devote D.expose
54.A.admit B.permit C.reflect D.accept
55.A.allow B.support C.confirm D.forgive
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。
　　Work-life balance is the term used 56.　　　　　　 （describe） the balance that an individual needs between time allocated （分派） for work and other aspects of life.Areas of life other than work-life can be， but not limited to personal interests， family and social or leisure 57.　　　　　　 （activity）.
The term “Work-Life Balance” has caused some 58.　　　　　　 （confuse）； this is in part due to recent technological changes and advances 59.　　　　　　 have made work possible to be completed on a 24-hour cycle.The use of smartphones， email， video-chat， and other technological innovations has made 60.　　　　　　 possible to work without having a typical “9 to 5 work day”.
According to 2010 National Health Interview Survey Occupational Health Supplement data， 16% of US workers reported difficulty 61.　　　　　　 （balance） work and family.The findings 62.　　　　　　 （be） more common among workers aged 30－44.
Spending long hours at work due to “inflexibility， overtime or evening work duties” could lead to 63.　　　　　　 imbalance between work and family duties.It has been demonstrated “that time spent at work 64.　　　　　　 （positive） correlate （关联） with both work interference with family and family interference with work”.Working long hours 65.　　　　　　 （affect） the family duties， but on the other hand， there are financial benefits.
第四部分　写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
近期China Daily的Opinion专栏发起主题为Will ChatGPT Replace Humans？的讨论。请你写一篇短文参与讨论，内容包括：
　　1.你是否认为ChatGPT会取代人类？
　　2.说明理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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。
　　Rajan， a young female elephant， was saved from illegal hunters. Since it could not be released back into the wild at the time， it was placed in an elephant rescue center. Rajan was cared for by Harold， who came from England. Rajan grew up under his care and soon became a close friend. Until one day， Harold was suddenly forced to return to his home country.
　　Rajan was very depressed. She didn’t want to leave her cage for months and had a hard time getting along with other elephants. Harold’s sudden departure made her very sad. Nothing or anyone could comfort her. Because she had been living in a shelter for years， she had the chance to live in the wild again. Soon Rajan’s new keepers found her a good home among an elephant herd（兽群） in Kaziranga National Park. It was an exciting event for the elephants who had been living in the shelter for a long time.
　　This created tense moments when Rajan was introduced to the herd. Her encounter with another elephant almost ended in a fight. It’s true that elephants sometimes fight for dominance in the group. Fortunately， Rajan quickly adapted to the environment. No one would ever expect she would reunite with Harold again.
　　But Harold longed for India all the time， especially his best friend Rajan. He wanted to know how Rajan was doing， so he decided to go on a tourist trip in search of Rajan. It had been nine years since he left the elephant. His former colleagues at the elephant rescue center were excited by Harold’s plan to find Rajan and they had been able to more or less tell Harold where to find the elephant.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
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