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Unit 1核心素养测评卷
选择题部分
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　C　)1. Where is probably Sue now
A. At home.
B. At Bill’s home.
C. At the office.
(　B　)2. What does the woman want to do
A. Quit smoking.
B. Change a seat.
C. Buy a cake.
(　A　)3. What did the man do last weekend
A. He took a trip.
B. He watched a game.
C. He played basketball.
(　C　)4. What does the man need now
A. Ice cream.
B. Milk.
C. Water.
(　A　)5. Where does the woman want to go
A. The bus station.
B. The train station.
C. The police station.
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。
(　A　)6. What does Jack have to do at 10:00 a.m.
A. Attend a lecture.
B. Catch a bus.
C. Repair his bike.
(　B　)7. How does the boy usually go to school
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　C　)8. Whom is the party for
A. Lisa. B. Jane. C. Ted.
(　B　)9. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Play some games.
B. Bring Jane along.
C. Watch a video.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　C　)10. What does the woman think of the bedroom
A. Bright. B. New. C. Small.
(　A　)11. What does the woman like best
A. The kitchen.
B. The view.
C. The living room.
(　B　)12. What will the speakers do most probably
A. Have the shower repaired.
B. Buy some furniture.
C. Keep searching.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　A　)13. What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student.
B. Classmates.
C. Colleagues.
(　B　)14. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the classroom.
B. Over the phone.
C. At the woman’s home.
(　C　)15. Why does Tom feel stressed out
A. He can’t speak English well.
B. He has known the exam result.
C. He didn’t do well in the English exam.
(　B　)16. What is the woman’s suggestion
A. Correcting the mistakes now.
B. Paying more attention next time.
C. Communicating with parents.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　C　)17. How many foreign students are visiting in the speaker’s school now
A. About 13.
B. About 20.
C. Over 30.
(　C　)18. Why does the school organise the music week
A. To attract more foreign students.
B. To exchange ideas about culture.
C. To help foreign students enjoy their time.
(　A　)19. When should students sign up for the activities
A. Before September 15th.
B. In the last week of September.
C. In the first week of December.
(　B　)20. Where will the music week be held
A. In the library.
B. In the garden.
C. On the playground.
【听力材料】
Text 1
M: Sue, that report on my desk has to be finished today. But I’m sick and can’t come to the office.
W: I see the report, Bill. I’ll finish it for you.
Text 2
W: Can I change a seat with you I don’t like the man smoking beside me.
M: Of course. That’s a piece of cake.
Text 3
W: I saw you and Pat at the basketball game last weekend.
M: You must be mistaken. We went to Paris for a holiday and just came back yesterday.
Text 4
W: What kind of ice cream would you like, chocolate or milk
M: Neither. Thank you. I like them both but right now all I want is some water.
Text 5
W: Excuse me, driver. Are you sure we’re going the right way
M: You wanted to go to the station, didn’t you
W: That’s right. The city bus station.
M: Oh, I’m sorry. I thought you said the train station.
Text 6
W: I just saw Jack at the bus station. Why is he waiting for a bus
M: He has to go to a lecture at 10:00 this morning.
W: I know that. But why did he have to wait for a bus You always go to school by bicycle together, don’t you
M: That’s right. But his bicycle broke down, and he had it repaired this morning.
Text 7
M: Hey, Lisa, wait up! I’ve wanted to have a chance to talk to you.
W: Hi! What’s up
M: This weekend I’m having a birthday party for Ted. I’d like you to come.
W: I’d love to. When is it
M: We’re having it this Saturday at 8 o’clock at my house. We’re going to order a pizza and play some games. Then whoever wants to stay longer can hang out and watch a video.
W: It sounds like a lot of fun. But now that I think about it, I promised I would do something with Jane Saturday night.
M: Well, why don’t you bring her along It would be fun. Ted would really like that. I’m sure.
W: Really That would be great. OK, I’ll ask Jane to come along. What can I bring
M: Nothing. Just bring yourselves.
Text 8
M: What do you think of this apartment
W: It’s not very good. The bedroom is a little small for us.
M: It should be enough for our needs, I think.
W: And there’s no hot water after ten at night. Sometimes I like to have a shower before going to bed.
M: That’s true. But I love the living room. It’s large and filled with sunshine.
W: I like the kitchen best. It’s new.
M: Look! From here we can get a view of the park.
W: Oh, the view is great. But that bedroom is small. We can’t get all of our things in it.
M: Maybe we can get some new furniture.
W: I agree.
Text 9
M: This is Tom. May I speak to Miss Li
W: Tom Glad to hear your voice.
M: Miss Li, I wonder if the result of the last English exam has come out. You know I do well in English, but I was so careless that I made many mistakes this time. Now I’m really stressed out.
W: Just take it easy, Tom! The result hasn’t come out yet. As soon as it comes out, I’ll tell you. Maybe you didn’t do so badly.
M: I hope so. What if I get a bad grade I feel nervous about it.
W: Don’t worry. It doesn’t matter. You know the mistakes you made. Pay more attention next time.
M: Thanks a lot, Miss Li. You always give us much encouragement.
W: I’m glad to hear that. Cheer up.
M: I will. See you next week.
W: Have a nice day! Please give my regards to your parents. See you.
M: Thank you so much.
Text 10
Hello, everyone. I have an announcement to make. As you know, we have more than 30 students from America, England, Canada and France visiting our school. In order to help them enjoy their time here, the Students’ Union has decided to organise a European music week. It will be held the last week of September. You can sing pop songs and play musical instruments, so don’t forget to bring along your musical instrument if you have any. There will also be an interesting music contest. During the competition, the visiting students will sing the first sentence of a song and you will be required to guess where the song comes from and what’s the name of the song. Please come to the Students’ Union office to sign up before September 15th if you want to take part in any of the activities. The music week will be held in the garden to the left of the library. I hope all of you will have a great time. That’s all!
第二部分　阅读理解(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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Famous Festivals Around the World
Celebrations are an important part of every culture, and each country has its own unique festivals. Here is a brief introduction to some of the most famous festivals celebrated around the world.
Carnival in Brazil
The Carnival in Brazil is one of the largest and most famous festivals in the world. It is celebrated with parades (游行), samba dancing, and colourful dresses. It’s a fun time before a serious religious time called Lent.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a big celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. It is known for its parades, floats, and the throwing of colourful beads (珠子) to the crowd. This yearly event is a mix of very old traditions from different cultures and is a very special time.
Oktoberfest in Germany
Oktoberfest is one of the world’s largest folk festivals held each year in Munich, Germany. It includes attractions like thrill rides, games, and of course, plenty of beer. The festival originally celebrated the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig Ⅰ of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.
Diwali in India
Diwali is also called the Festival of Lights. It happens in the autumn and lasts for five days. People light lamps to show that light and goodness win over darkness and evil. There are also fireworks and family get-togethers during Diwali. These festivals not only celebrate the unique cultural identities of their respective countries but also serve as a reminder of the richness of global traditions.
(　B　)21. Which activity do Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in New Orleans both feature
A. Lighting oil lamps.
B. Celebrating with parades.
C. Throwing colourful beads.
D. Drinking large amounts of beer.
(　C　)22. What is the origin of Oktoberfest in Germany
A. A historical battle.
B. A celebration of victory.
C. A royal wedding celebration.
D. A local folk dance festival.
(　D　)23. What type of writing is this text
A. A travel plan.
B. A scientific paper.
C. A news report.
D. A magazine article.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个世界著名的节日,以及它们各自的庆祝方式、特色和起源等。
21. B　【解析】 细节理解题。根据Carnival in Brazil部分中的“It is celebrated with parades (游行), samba dancing, and colourful dresses.”及Mardi Gras in New Orleans部分中的“It is known for its parades, floats, and the throwing of colourful beads (珠子) to the crowd.”可知,巴西狂欢节和新奥尔良马蒂·格拉斯狂欢节都有游行庆祝的活动。
22. C　【解析】 细节理解题。根据Oktoberfest in Germany部分中的“The festival originally celebrated the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig Ⅰ of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.”可知,德国慕尼黑啤酒节起源于一场皇室婚礼的庆祝活动。
23. D　【解析】 文章类型题。根据第一段中的“Here is a brief introduction to some of the most famous festivals celebrated around the world.”并结合文章内容可知,本文主要介绍了几个世界著名的节日,并且这些介绍都是围绕每个节日的文化背景、庆祝方式和意义而展开,旨在向读者普及不同国家的节日习俗,这些都符合杂志文章的风格和内容特点,因此本文是一篇杂志文章。
B
Carnival: One Day in Rio
Last year I went to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, and it blew my mind. It had been my dream to attend the famous carnival for many years, so I was excited. However, the moment I arrived, I was a little bit nervous because there were so many people on the streets. They say that five or six million people come to Rio during carnival time and about two million of them are on the streets on any given day. Luckily, I had a local guide, my sister’s friend Ronnie. He said he would take care of me and show me all the highlights. He did not let me down.
The carnival is most definitely all about the samba. It’s a style of music and dance which has its roots in Africa. Lots of Africans were forced to work as slave labour by the Portuguese when Brazil was being colonised (沦为殖民地), so this mixed culture of African, Latin and European styles is really strong here. Samba music is usually fast and exciting with a lot of drums and harmonic vocals (和声). It’s the kind of music that you can’t help dancing to. And I was learning that as I followed Ronnie through the crowd, my hips and shoulders were swinging (摇摆) almost in-voluntarily.　
Ronnie had got us tickets for the samba parade—the symbol of Brazilian culture—inside the Sambadrome where the top samba schools compete for the championship, but we still had a long way to go through the street parties. He said most people enjoy the carnival by making their own parties in the street. About the samba parade, twelve main teams compete for the championship, and if they win, their performance will be talked about for years to come.
So, you must be wondering how it was. Well, I’m afraid I can’t tell you. Ronnie and I never made it into the Sambadrome. We spent the day moving from one street party to another. There were more snacks, more drinks and lots of dancing. Do I regret missing the main parade Not at all. I experienced the carnival like the locals, and it was truly amazing.
(　A　)24. What made the author tense in the beginning
A. The huge crowd.
B. Foreign culture.
C. The busy schedule.
D. No local guide.
(　D　)25. What can we learn about samba from the passage
A. It has its origin in America.
B. Its music is relaxing and soft.
C. It is not to the author’s taste.
D. It has a long and mixed culture.
(　B　)26. The author didn’t regret missing the main parade because 　　　.
A. she befriended some local people
B. she celebrated the festival in a local way
C. she didn’t pay any money for the parade
D. she enjoyed herself by having her own party
(　C　)27. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To recommend a helpful guide.
B. To encourage people to learn samba.
C. To share an unforgettable experience.
D. To tell a painful history of Rio de Janeiro.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在里约热内卢参加狂欢节活动的一次经历。
24. A　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I was a little bit nervous because there were so many people on the streets”可知,作者开始的时候感到紧张是因为街上人很多。
25. D　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It’s a style of music and dance which has its roots in Africa…so this mixed culture of African, Latin and European styles is really strong here.”可知,桑巴舞有悠久且多元的文化。
26. B　【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Do I regret missing the main parade Not at all. I experienced the carnival like the locals, and it was truly amazing.”可知,作者不后悔错过了游行,因为她以当地人庆祝狂欢节的方式体验了狂欢节。
27. C　【解析】 理解目的题。根据文章标题Carnival: One Day in Rio并结合文章内容可知,本文主要介绍了作者在里约热内卢参加狂欢节活动的一次经历,因此作者写这篇文章的目的是分享自己一次难忘的经历。
C
Chinese New Year used to be a daylong celebration for us. My parents tried really hard to recreate the season for my sisters and me here in America. On New Year’s Day, my family, including all my uncles, aunts, and cousins, dressed in new clothes, gathered at my grandma’s house. Kids were taken out of school, and adults took the day off. The celebration lasted throughout the day and late into the night, with one tradition following another.
Fast-forward to 2019: My grandma has passed away, the adults are elderly, and the kids have grown up and are living their own lives. The Chinese New Year celebration is no longer as elaborate as it used to be. As we melt into American culture, the “olden ways”, as we call them, have fallen away. Life seems to have got busier and much more complex, but I often feel something is missing.
For us first-generation kids, it is often easier to let go of the traditions and customs of our parents. They don’t mean as much to us as they do to them. At the same time, they are still a part of our culture. I realised that the diaspora (流散) of young Asian Americans in the United States is not unique to me. It is an ongoing inner struggle that we all wrestle with. My Asian features and skin colour do not entirely define who I am. I am as much a “hamburger” guy as a “rice” individual. I can’t quite fully claim that I am an American and not fully Asian. There isn’t really a checkbox that I can mark. I am Chinese-Vietnamese-Asian-American.
I now have two little boys. It saddens me to think they will never be able to experience what my sisters and I did as little kids during this holiday. Recently, for the first time, I’ve hung up Chinese New Year decorations around the house and replaced our Christmas wreath (花环) on the front door with decorative firecrackers. In a way, my sons are forcing me to slow down and explore my heritage.
(　B　)28. What do we learn about the author’s family
A. They lived a very hard life in America.
B. They regarded the Chinese New Year as a very important celebration.
C. They once lost the tradition of honouring Chinese New Year.
D. They paid little attention to children’s education.
(　A　)29. What does the underlined word “elaborate” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Carefully prepared and organised.
B. Extremely simple and easy.
C. Unbelievable and sacred.
D. Expensive and fascinating.
(　B　)30. Why does the author mention “hamburger” and “rice” in Paragraph 3
A. To suggest meal choices.
B. To show multiple identities.
C. To admire different customs.
D. To compare personal tastes.
(　C　)31. What message does the author seem to deliver in the text
A. We should strengthen family bonds.
B. We are what we choose to be.
C. Passing down family traditions matters.
D. Knowing yourself is a lifelong process.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者对春节传统在家庭中逐渐淡化的感慨及对传承文化重要性的反思。
28. B　【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“On New Year’s Day, my family…dressed in new clothes…Kids were taken out of school, and adults took the day off. The celebration lasted throughout the day and late into the night, with one tradition following another.”可知,在春节的时候,作者一家人都会聚集在奶奶家,孩子大人都放假,庆祝活动一直持续到深夜。由此可知,作者的家人们非常重视春节,将其视为一个很重要的节日。
29. A　【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词前面的“Fast-forward to 2019: My grandma has passed away, the adults are elderly, and the kids have grown up and are living their own lives.”并结合第一段内容可知,以前的春节作者一家人都会精心准备到奶奶家一起过节,一直庆祝到深夜。随着奶奶去世,大人们老去和孩子们长大,他们不再像以前那样精心准备和组织新年庆祝活动了。由此可知,elaborate意为“精心准备的;精心制作的”。
30. B　【解析】 理解目的题。根据第三段中的“My Asian features and skin colour do not entirely define who I am.”及“I can’t quite fully claim that I am an American and not fully Asian…I am Chinese-Vietnamese-Asian-American.”可知,作者用hamburger指代“美国”,用rice指代“亚洲”,目的是展示他的多重身份。
31. C　【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,作者的两个儿子对中国传统新年没有概念,所以作者想通过这些装饰以及自身对传统的探索,来影响孩子们,把旧的传统传承下去。
D
The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005.
Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the small hours of the morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.
Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price for a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed.
The situation can be tense. Some Black Friday events have been violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled workers. Fights have broken out over toys or people cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit of pushing and shoving.
So where does the name “Black Friday” come from It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The police called this day Black Friday because of the heavy traffic it drew. In the 1960s, it spread across the country. It seems that it is here to stay.
Now people all over the country take part in the event known as Black Friday. It is even spreading to other parts of the world. Stores have held Black Friday events in the UK, Australia, and Brazil since 2012. In Costa Rica, Black Friday is known as “Viernes Negro”. And in Mexico, stores offer an annual weekend of discounts, which they call “El Buen Fin”, meaning “the good weekend” in Spanish. I guess the language of savings is universal.
(　C　)32. Why do stores set prices so low on some items that they may lose money
A. They want people to enjoy the holidays.
B. They are generous at the beginning of the holiday season.
C. They hope people will buy other gifts while they are in the store.
D. They are trying to get rid of old items.
(　D　)33. Which of the following best con-cludes the main idea of Paragraph 3
A. People stand in long lines on Black Friday.
B. Black Friday is a really disappo-inting time of the year.
C. Black Friday is the best time of the year to get good deals.
D. Black Friday deals are limited and not everyone will get one.
(　A　)34. Which of the following best describes the overall structure of Paragraph 5
A. Order of time.
B. Problem and solution.
C. Order of importance.
D. Compare and contrast.
(　C　)35. What’t the best title of the passage
A. Black Friday: Stories from the Parking Lot
B. Black Friday: Why You Should Go This Year
C. Black Friday: The Stuff That You Should Know
D. Black Friday: How to Save Money on the Big Day　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“黑色星期五”的由来以及人们在这一天的疯狂购物活动。
32. C　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.”可知,商店把一些商品的价格定得那么低,不惜赔钱的原因是他们希望人们在商店里可以为其他人买礼物。
33. D　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“They may be hoping to get a low price for a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one.”可知,“黑色星期五”的折扣覆盖范围是有限的,并不是每个人都能享受到优惠。
34. A　【解析】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s.”及“In the 1960s, it spread across the country.”可知,第五段的整体结构是按照时间顺序安排的。
35. C　【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了“黑色星期五”的由来以及人们在这一天的疯狂购物活动,因此选项C“关于‘黑色星期五’你应该知道的一些事情”适合作为本文标题。
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Of all the traditional Chinese festivals, the Spring Festival is perhaps the most colourful and important.
To celebrate the biggest and most significant festival, people do a lot of preparations for it. Early from 23 December in the Chinese lunar calendar, people begin to clean their houses. 　36　. In China, red is very popular when celebrating festivals because it means good luck and it can create a happy atmosphere. Therefore, big red lanterns are hung in front of houses, on trees along the streets, on buildings and stores.
On the eve of the Spring Festival, red couplets (对联) and posters are posted on doors. 　37　. Since the Spring Festival is a time for a family reunion, therefore, on the eve, all family members get together to have the reunion dinner. 　38　. When the clock strikes midnight, people set off firecrackers and fireworks if allowed. It is one of the most popular ways of celebrating the arrival of the Spring Festival. It is so exciting that people always stay up late until the early hours of the morning.
At Spring Festival, people wear new clothes to welcome the New Year. 　39　. This custom is called New Year Greetings. Then children receive their lucky money in red envelopes from their grandparents, parents, relatives and their parents’ friends. It is believed that red pocket money can bring good luck. When the children get their lucky money, they always give their best regards with auspicious (吉利的) words.
　40　 such as different evening parties and dancing, but the most popular ones are dragon dances and lion dances.
A. There are lots of other activities celebrating the Spring Festival
B. After the dinner, all family members watch the Spring Festival Gala, a performance on CCTV loved by people at home and abroad
C. In the evening, people go out to hold a parade
D. They symbolise happiness, prosperity (繁荣) and good luck in the New Year
E. Early in the morning, people greet relatives and friends with congratulations and wish good luck to each other
F. This is called Spring Cleaning
G. The Chinese people make some preparations in advance, like singing and dancing
36. 　F　　37. 　D　　38. 　B　 39. 　E　　40. 　A　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国人过春节时的一些风俗习惯。
36. F　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“people begin to clean their houses”可知,人们开始打扫房子,空格处应与打扫房子这一行为有关,选项F“这被称为春季大扫除”承接上文,符合语境。
37. D　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“On the eve of the Spring Festival, red couplets (对联) and posters are posted on doors.”可知,除夕夜人们会在门上贴春联和海报,空格处会提到春联和海报的美好寓意,选项D“它们象征着新年幸福、繁荣和好运”符合语境,选项中的They指代上文中的“red couplets (对联) and posters”。
38. B　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“all family members get together to have the reunion dinner”可知,空格处会提到吃完团圆饭后人们会做的事,选项B“晚饭后,所有家庭成员一起看受国内外观众喜爱的央视《春节联欢晚会》”符合语境。
39. E　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“This custom is called New Year Greetings.”可知,空格处会对“新年问候”进行介绍,选项E“清晨,人们问候亲戚和朋友,祝愿彼此好运”符合语境。
40. A　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“such as different evening parties and dancing”可知,空格处会提到春节活动的多样性,选项A“有很多其他的活动来庆祝春节”符合语境。
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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Spirits of Giving
Two weeks before Christmas, two girls were walking down the street, laughing on some ice that remained from a recent snow. Merrily, they shared what they hoped to 　41　 from Christmas.
They stopped to talk to an old man named Harry, who was on his knees 　42　 weeds around a large oak tree. He wore a pair of 　43　 garden gloves. His fingers were sticking out of the ends, blue from the 　44　.
Harry told them he was getting the yard in 　45　 as a Christmas gift for his mother, who had died several years before. He said with his eyes 　46　 with tears,“My mother was all I had. She loved her 　47　 and her trees, so I do this for her at Christmas.”
His words 　48　 the girls and soon they were down on their hands and knees helping him 　49　 around the trees. When they were finished, Harry pressed a quarter into each of their hands and said, “I wish I could 　50　 you more, but it’s all I’ve got right now.”
The girls had often passed his house, and as they walked on they remembered that the house was always 　51　. There were no decorations to add cheerfulness anywhere in sight. Harry sat behind curtained windows, looking lonely.
The quarter in one little girl’s palm (手心) seemed to burn a hole of guilt 　52　 they walked on. The next day she called her friend and they agreed to put their quarters in a jar marked “Harry’s Christmas Present”. Then they began to seek out small jobs to 　53　 more. Every nickel, dime and quarter they earned went into the jar.
Two days before Christmas, they had enough money to buy new gloves and a card. Christmas Eve found them 　54　 Harry’s doorstep singing carols. When Harry opened the door, they presented him with the gloves wrapped in pretty paper and a warm pumpkin pie their mother had just baked. With 　55　 hands he tore open the paper from the gloves, and then to their surprise, he held them to his face and wept.
(　C　)41. A. make B. prepare
C. get D. ask
(　A　)42. A. pulling B. moving
C. planting D. burning
(　D　)43. A. new B. torn
C. beautiful D. worn
(　B　)44. A. work B. cold
C. anxiety D. pain
(　C　)45. A. style B. fashion
C. shape D. form
(　D　)46. A. closed B. opened
C. blinked D. filled
(　A　)47. A. yard B. son
C. house D. present
(　B　)48. A. scared B. touched
C. threatened D. inspired
(　C　)49. A. look B. water
C. weed D. show
(　D　)50. A. thank B. invite
C. help D. pay
(　B　)51. A. messy B. shabby
C. clean D. tidy
(　D　)52. A. though B. if
C. because D. as
(　B　)53. A. support B. earn
C. receive D. give
(　B　)54. A. in B. on
C. with D. for
(　D　)55. A. rough B. freezing
C. thin D. trembling
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了两个女孩送给独居老人Harry圣诞礼物的感人故事。
41. C　【解析】 考查动词。根据上文语境可知,快到圣诞节了,因此两个女孩高兴地分享着希望得到的节日礼物。
42. A　【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“weeds”及并结合下文语境可知,Harry在修整院子,想把这个院子作为圣诞节礼物送给他的母亲,此处指他在拔除杂草。
43. D　【解析】 考查形容词。根据下文中的“His fingers were sticking out of the ends…”可知,此处指Harry戴着一副破旧的手套。
44. B　【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“Two weeks before Christmas…”及“His fingers were sticking out of the ends…”可知,当时已经是十二月,天气寒冷,而且他的手指头露了出来,因此被冻得发青。
45. C　【解析】 考查名词。根据上下文语境可知,Harry给院子除草,想把这个院子作为圣诞节礼物送给他的母亲,此处指使院子处于良好状态,井井有条。in shape意为“状况良好”,为固定短语。
46. D　【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“his mother, who had died several years before”可知,Harry的母亲已经去世了,因此他说话的时候眼里满是泪水。
47. A　【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“…he was getting the yard”可知,Harry之所以修整院子,是因为他的母亲喜爱这个院子。
48. B　【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“the girls and soon they were down on their hands…”并结合上文语境可知,两个女孩听了Harry的话后深受感动,而给Harry搭手帮忙。
49. C　【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“weeds around a large oak tree”可知,此处指两个女孩帮助Harry除杂草。
50. D　【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“Harry pressed a quarter into each of their hands…”可知,两个女孩给Harry帮忙,Harry给了她们每人25美分,此处指向她们付钱。
51. B　【解析】 考查形容词。根据空格后的“There were no decorations to add cheerfulness anywhere in sight.”可知,Harry家的房子一直很破旧。
52. D　【解析】 考查连词。根据上下文语境可知,此处想表达的是当她们走的时候,其中一个小女孩拿着钱感到愧疚。
53. B　【解析】 考查动词。根据空格前的“seek out small jobs”及下文中的“Every nickel, dime and quarter they earned went into the jar.”可知,她们找一些小活是为了多挣点钱。
54. B　【解析】 考查介词。根据空格后的“doorstep”并结合常识可知,她们来到了Harry的门阶处,并且是站在上面的。
55. D　【解析】 考查形容词。根据下文中的“he held them to his face and wept”可知,此处指Harry收到这份礼物,感动得热泪盈眶,因此是用颤抖的双手打开包装纸的。
非选择题部分
第二节　(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
People of the ethnic Wa group living in Ximeng Wa Autonomous County of Yunnan welcomed 　56　 (they) annual Wooden Drum Festival. In the past, it could 　57　 (celebrate) anytime after the dry rice was harvested. But since 2002, the date 　58　 (fall) from 10 to 12 April to create a more festive atmosphere to better promote Wa culture.
During the three days, the village head usually selects the best tree trunk to make the wooden drum 　59　 holds a sacrificial ritual (祭祀仪式) around the chosen tree. On the following day, villagers 　60　 (wear) festive clothes pull the timber (木材) back to the village. With the carpenter carving the drum from the trunk, all the other people sing and dance together, 　61　 is also seen as a good opportunity for them to make new friends.
The wooden drum is considered a divine (神圣的) object through which they can have direct communication with their gods. In the past, it was 　62　 (wide) used as a ritual object. Nowadays it serves as an instrument. Dancing 　63　 the beat of the drum allows them 　64　 (express) their wishes for a happy life and a rich harvest.
To promote their unique culture, various activities are staged in some of their villages to highlight their handicrafts, religion and popular 　65　 (form) of entertainment.
56. 　their　　　　　 57. 　be celebrated　
58. 　has fallen 59. 　and　
60. 　wearing 61. 　which　
62. 　widely 63. 　to　
64. 　to express 65. 　forms　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了云南西盟佤族自治县佤族人民的木鼓节及其相关习俗。
56. their　【解析】 考查代词。分析句子结构可知,空格处应使用形容词性物主代词their作annual Wooden Drum Festival的定语。
57. be celebrated　【解析】 考查动词的语态。分析句子结构可知,空格处为句子谓语动词,动词和主语构成动宾关系,应使用被动语态;又因空格处跟在情态动词could后面,be动词用原形。
58. has fallen　【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据上文中的“since 2002”可知,此处应用现在完成时;又因主语the date表达单数概念,助动词应用单数形式,故填has fallen。
59. and　【解析】 考查连词。句意:在这三天时间里,村长通常会选择最好的树干来制作木鼓,并在选定的那棵树周围举行祭祀仪式。空格处连接两个动词selects和holds,表示并列关系,故填and。
60. wearing　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为pull,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;wear和主语villagers构成逻辑上的主谓关系,应使用动词-ing形式作后置定语。
61. which　【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导非限制性定语从句,并在从句中充当主语,先行词为前面整个句子,应使用关系代词which。
62. widely　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰动词was used,应使用wide的副词形式widely作状语。
63. to　【解析】 考查介词。句意:随着鼓点的节拍起舞让他们得以表达对幸福生活和丰收的祝愿。dance to意为“随着……起舞”,为固定短语。
64. to express　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为allows,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;express和them构成逻辑上的主谓关系,应使用动词不定式作宾语补足语。allow sb to do sth意为“允许某人做某事”,为固定搭配。
65. forms　【解析】 考查名词单复数。空格处意为“形式”,form为可数名词,表示泛指概念,应使用名词复数形式。
第四部分　写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华,为了弘扬中国传统文化,上个月你校组织了一场以“庆祝端午节”为主题的活动。请你给校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1. 活动内容;
2. 活动意义。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival at School
Last month, our school organised a series of activities to celebrate the traditional Chinese festival—the Dragon Boat Festival.
The event kicked off with a lecture about the origin of the festival and the relevant traditional stories. Subsequently, students participated in hands-on activities like making traditional rice dumplings (zong zi) and learning the basic skills for rowing a dragon boat. The highlight of the day was a dragon boat race, where students rowed enthusiastically in boats decorated with vivid dragon heads and tails. The competition not only brought joy but also impressed on us the importance of teamwork and perseverance.
The event served as a platform to promote awareness of traditional Chinese culture, enhancing our appreciation of the cultural heritage.
第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
Pumpkin carving at Halloween is a family tradition. We visit a local farm every October. In the pumpkin field, I compete with my three brothers and a sister to seek out the biggest pumpkin. My dad has a rule that we have to carry our pumpkins back home, and as the eldest child I have an advantage—I carried an 85-pounder back last year.
This year, it was hard to tell whether my prize or the one chosen by my 14-year-old brother, Jason, was the winner. Unfortun-ately, we forgot to weigh them before taking out their insides, but I was determined to prove my point. All of us were hard at work at the kitchen table, with my mum filming the annual event. I’m unsure now why I thought forcing my head inside the pumpkin would settle the matter, but it seemed to make perfect sense at the time.
With the pumpkin resting on the table, hole uppermost, I bent over and pressed my head against the opening. At first I got jammed just above my eyes and then, as I went on with my task, unwilling to quit, my nose briefly prevented entry. Finally I managed to put my whole head into it, like a cork (软木塞) forced into a bottle. I was able to straighten up with the huge pumpkin resting on my shoulders.
My excitement was short-lived. The pumpkin was heavy. “I’m going to set it down, now,” I said, and with Jason helping to support its weight, I bent back over the table to give it somewhere to rest. It was only when I tried to remove my head that I realised getting out was going to be less straight-forward than getting in. When I pulled hard, my nose got in the way. I got into a panic as I pressed firmly against the table and moved my head around trying to find the right angle, but it was no use. “I can’t get it out!” I shouted, my voice sounding unnaturally loud in the enclosed space.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
It was five or six minutes though it felt much longer.Dad was summoned less, it seemed, in expectation of practical help than to make sure he didn’t miss out on the spectacle. I heard him propose calling the fire department. “Stay tuned,” said Mum; she’d mentioned she was going to upload the video online, but it was only then that I realised she’d been filming the whole time. The video cuts before my rescue—Dad got me to push my head farther into the pumpkin so Mum could reach in and undo the rubber band round my ponytail (马尾辫). I emerged with squash-conditioned hair, a sore chin and my nose was plugged with pulp (果肉).
Paragraph 2:
The video was posted the Monday before Halloween.By the end of that day, it had over 1,000 views. People asked Mum to put it online, and by Wednesday morning we were getting 5:00 a.m. calls from TV breakfast shows and then the international media—the video started racking up hundreds of thousands of views. When I went on a youth camp, I was recognised by children I’d never met. The pumpkin also became a minor celebrity. Passersby and trick-or-treaters would knock and ask, “Which is Rachel’s pumpkin ” before taking selfies with it. Unit 1核心素养测评卷
选择题部分
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
( )1. Where is probably Sue now
A. At home.
B. At Bill’s home.
C. At the office.
( )2. What does the woman want to do
A. Quit smoking.
B. Change a seat.
C. Buy a cake.
( )3. What did the man do last weekend
A. He took a trip.
B. He watched a game.
C. He played basketball.
( )4. What does the man need now
A. Ice cream.
B. Milk.
C. Water.
( )5. Where does the woman want to go
A. The bus station.
B. The train station.
C. The police station.
第二节　(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
( )6. What does Jack have to do at 10:00 a.m.
A. Attend a lecture.
B. Catch a bus.
C. Repair his bike.
( )7. How does the boy usually go to school
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
( )8. Whom is the party for
A. Lisa. B. Jane. C. Ted.
( )9. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Play some games.
B. Bring Jane along.
C. Watch a video.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
( )10. What does the woman think of the bedroom
A. Bright. B. New. C. Small.
( )11. What does the woman like best
A. The kitchen.
B. The view.
C. The living room.
( )12. What will the speakers do most probably
A. Have the shower repaired.
B. Buy some furniture.
C. Keep searching.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
( )13. What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student.
B. Classmates.
C. Colleagues.
( )14. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the classroom.
B. Over the phone.
C. At the woman’s home.
( )15. Why does Tom feel stressed out
A. He can’t speak English well.
B. He has known the exam result.
C. He didn’t do well in the English exam.
( )16. What is the woman’s suggestion
A. Correcting the mistakes now.
B. Paying more attention next time.
C. Communicating with parents.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
( )17. How many foreign students are visiting in the speaker’s school now
A. About 13.
B. About 20.
C. Over 30.
( )18. Why does the school organise the music week
A. To attract more foreign students.
B. To exchange ideas about culture.
C. To help foreign students enjoy their time.
( )19. When should students sign up for the activities
A. Before September 15th.
B. In the last week of September.
C. In the first week of December.
( )20. Where will the music week be held
A. In the library.
B. In the garden.
C. On the playground.
第二部分　阅读理解(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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Famous Festivals Around the World
Celebrations are an important part of every culture, and each country has its own unique festivals. Here is a brief introduction to some of the most famous festivals celebrated around the world.
Carnival in Brazil
The Carnival in Brazil is one of the largest and most famous festivals in the world. It is celebrated with parades (游行), samba dancing, and colourful dresses. It’s a fun time before a serious religious time called Lent.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a big celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. It is known for its parades, floats, and the throwing of colourful beads (珠子) to the crowd. This yearly event is a mix of very old traditions from different cultures and is a very special time.
Oktoberfest in Germany
Oktoberfest is one of the world’s largest folk festivals held each year in Munich, Germany. It includes attractions like thrill rides, games, and of course, plenty of beer. The festival originally celebrated the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig Ⅰ of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.
Diwali in India
Diwali is also called the Festival of Lights. It happens in the autumn and lasts for five days. People light lamps to show that light and goodness win over darkness and evil. There are also fireworks and family get-togethers during Diwali. These festivals not only celebrate the unique cultural identities of their respective countries but also serve as a reminder of the richness of global traditions.
( )21. Which activity do Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in New Orleans both feature
A. Lighting oil lamps.
B. Celebrating with parades.
C. Throwing colourful beads.
D. Drinking large amounts of beer.
( )22. What is the origin of Oktoberfest in Germany
A. A historical battle.
B. A celebration of victory.
C. A royal wedding celebration.
D. A local folk dance festival.
( )23. What type of writing is this text
A. A travel plan.
B. A scientific paper.
C. A news report.
D. A magazine article.
B
Carnival: One Day in Rio
Last year I went to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, and it blew my mind. It had been my dream to attend the famous carnival for many years, so I was excited. However, the moment I arrived, I was a little bit nervous because there were so many people on the streets. They say that five or six million people come to Rio during carnival time and about two million of them are on the streets on any given day. Luckily, I had a local guide, my sister’s friend Ronnie. He said he would take care of me and show me all the highlights. He did not let me down.
The carnival is most definitely all about the samba. It’s a style of music and dance which has its roots in Africa. Lots of Africans were forced to work as slave labour by the Portuguese when Brazil was being colonised (沦为殖民地), so this mixed culture of African, Latin and European styles is really strong here. Samba music is usually fast and exciting with a lot of drums and harmonic vocals (和声). It’s the kind of music that you can’t help dancing to. And I was learning that as I followed Ronnie through the crowd, my hips and shoulders were swinging (摇摆) almost in-voluntarily.　
Ronnie had got us tickets for the samba parade—the symbol of Brazilian culture—inside the Sambadrome where the top samba schools compete for the championship, but we still had a long way to go through the street parties. He said most people enjoy the carnival by making their own parties in the street. About the samba parade, twelve main teams compete for the championship, and if they win, their performance will be talked about for years to come.
So, you must be wondering how it was. Well, I’m afraid I can’t tell you. Ronnie and I never made it into the Sambadrome. We spent the day moving from one street party to another. There were more snacks, more drinks and lots of dancing. Do I regret missing the main parade Not at all. I experienced the carnival like the locals, and it was truly amazing.
( )24. What made the author tense in the beginning
A. The huge crowd.
B. Foreign culture.
C. The busy schedule.
D. No local guide.
( )25. What can we learn about samba from the passage
A. It has its origin in America.
B. Its music is relaxing and soft.
C. It is not to the author’s taste.
D. It has a long and mixed culture.
( )26. The author didn’t regret missing the main parade because 　　　.
A. she befriended some local people
B. she celebrated the festival in a local way
C. she didn’t pay any money for the parade
D. she enjoyed herself by having her own party
( )27. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To recommend a helpful guide.
B. To encourage people to learn samba.
C. To share an unforgettable experience.
D. To tell a painful history of Rio de Janeiro.
C
Chinese New Year used to be a daylong celebration for us. My parents tried really hard to recreate the season for my sisters and me here in America. On New Year’s Day, my family, including all my uncles, aunts, and cousins, dressed in new clothes, gathered at my grandma’s house. Kids were taken out of school, and adults took the day off. The celebration lasted throughout the day and late into the night, with one tradition following another.
Fast-forward to 2019: My grandma has passed away, the adults are elderly, and the kids have grown up and are living their own lives. The Chinese New Year celebration is no longer as elaborate as it used to be. As we melt into American culture, the “olden ways”, as we call them, have fallen away. Life seems to have got busier and much more complex, but I often feel something is missing.
For us first-generation kids, it is often easier to let go of the traditions and customs of our parents. They don’t mean as much to us as they do to them. At the same time, they are still a part of our culture. I realised that the diaspora (流散) of young Asian Americans in the United States is not unique to me. It is an ongoing inner struggle that we all wrestle with. My Asian features and skin colour do not entirely define who I am. I am as much a “hamburger” guy as a “rice” individual. I can’t quite fully claim that I am an American and not fully Asian. There isn’t really a checkbox that I can mark. I am Chinese-Vietnamese-Asian-American.
I now have two little boys. It saddens me to think they will never be able to experience what my sisters and I did as little kids during this holiday. Recently, for the first time, I’ve hung up Chinese New Year decorations around the house and replaced our Christmas wreath (花环) on the front door with decorative firecrackers. In a way, my sons are forcing me to slow down and explore my heritage.
( )28. What do we learn about the author’s family
A. They lived a very hard life in America.
B. They regarded the Chinese New Year as a very important celebration.
C. They once lost the tradition of honouring Chinese New Year.
D. They paid little attention to children’s education.
( )29. What does the underlined word “elaborate” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Carefully prepared and organised.
B. Extremely simple and easy.
C. Unbelievable and sacred.
D. Expensive and fascinating.
( )30. Why does the author mention “hamburger” and “rice” in Paragraph 3
A. To suggest meal choices.
B. To show multiple identities.
C. To admire different customs.
D. To compare personal tastes.
( )31. What message does the author seem to deliver in the text
A. We should strengthen family bonds.
B. We are what we choose to be.
C. Passing down family traditions matters.
D. Knowing yourself is a lifelong process.
D
The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005.
Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the small hours of the morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.
Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price for a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed.
The situation can be tense. Some Black Friday events have been violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled workers. Fights have broken out over toys or people cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit of pushing and shoving.
So where does the name “Black Friday” come from It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The police called this day Black Friday because of the heavy traffic it drew. In the 1960s, it spread across the country. It seems that it is here to stay.
Now people all over the country take part in the event known as Black Friday. It is even spreading to other parts of the world. Stores have held Black Friday events in the UK, Australia, and Brazil since 2012. In Costa Rica, Black Friday is known as “Viernes Negro”. And in Mexico, stores offer an annual weekend of discounts, which they call “El Buen Fin”, meaning “the good weekend” in Spanish. I guess the language of savings is universal.
( )32. Why do stores set prices so low on some items that they may lose money
A. They want people to enjoy the holidays.
B. They are generous at the beginning of the holiday season.
C. They hope people will buy other gifts while they are in the store.
D. They are trying to get rid of old items.
( )33. Which of the following best con-cludes the main idea of Paragraph 3
A. People stand in long lines on Black Friday.
B. Black Friday is a really disappo-inting time of the year.
C. Black Friday is the best time of the year to get good deals.
D. Black Friday deals are limited and not everyone will get one.
( )34. Which of the following best describes the overall structure of Paragraph 5
A. Order of time.
B. Problem and solution.
C. Order of importance.
D. Compare and contrast.
( )35. What’t the best title of the passage
A. Black Friday: Stories from the Parking Lot
B. Black Friday: Why You Should Go This Year
C. Black Friday: The Stuff That You Should Know
D. Black Friday: How to Save Money on the Big Day　
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Of all the traditional Chinese festivals, the Spring Festival is perhaps the most colourful and important.
To celebrate the biggest and most significant festival, people do a lot of preparations for it. Early from 23 December in the Chinese lunar calendar, people begin to clean their houses. 　36　. In China, red is very popular when celebrating festivals because it means good luck and it can create a happy atmosphere. Therefore, big red lanterns are hung in front of houses, on trees along the streets, on buildings and stores.
On the eve of the Spring Festival, red couplets (对联) and posters are posted on doors. 　37　. Since the Spring Festival is a time for a family reunion, therefore, on the eve, all family members get together to have the reunion dinner. 　38　. When the clock strikes midnight, people set off firecrackers and fireworks if allowed. It is one of the most popular ways of celebrating the arrival of the Spring Festival. It is so exciting that people always stay up late until the early hours of the morning.
At Spring Festival, people wear new clothes to welcome the New Year. 　39　. This custom is called New Year Greetings. Then children receive their lucky money in red envelopes from their grandparents, parents, relatives and their parents’ friends. It is believed that red pocket money can bring good luck. When the children get their lucky money, they always give their best regards with auspicious (吉利的) words.
　40　 such as different evening parties and dancing, but the most popular ones are dragon dances and lion dances.
A. There are lots of other activities celebrating the Spring Festival
B. After the dinner, all family members watch the Spring Festival Gala, a performance on CCTV loved by people at home and abroad
C. In the evening, people go out to hold a parade
D. They symbolise happiness, prosperity (繁荣) and good luck in the New Year
E. Early in the morning, people greet relatives and friends with congratulations and wish good luck to each other
F. This is called Spring Cleaning
G. The Chinese people make some preparations in advance, like singing and dancing
36. 　37. 　38. 39. 　40.
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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Spirits of Giving
Two weeks before Christmas, two girls were walking down the street, laughing on some ice that remained from a recent snow. Merrily, they shared what they hoped to 　41　 from Christmas.
They stopped to talk to an old man named Harry, who was on his knees 　42　 weeds around a large oak tree. He wore a pair of 　43　 garden gloves. His fingers were sticking out of the ends, blue from the 　44　.
Harry told them he was getting the yard in 　45　 as a Christmas gift for his mother, who had died several years before. He said with his eyes 　46　 with tears,“My mother was all I had. She loved her 　47　 and her trees, so I do this for her at Christmas.”
His words 　48　 the girls and soon they were down on their hands and knees helping him 　49　 around the trees. When they were finished, Harry pressed a quarter into each of their hands and said, “I wish I could 　50　 you more, but it’s all I’ve got right now.”
The girls had often passed his house, and as they walked on they remembered that the house was always 　51　. There were no decorations to add cheerfulness anywhere in sight. Harry sat behind curtained windows, looking lonely.
The quarter in one little girl’s palm (手心) seemed to burn a hole of guilt 　52　 they walked on. The next day she called her friend and they agreed to put their quarters in a jar marked “Harry’s Christmas Present”. Then they began to seek out small jobs to 　53　 more. Every nickel, dime and quarter they earned went into the jar.
Two days before Christmas, they had enough money to buy new gloves and a card. Christmas Eve found them 　54　 Harry’s doorstep singing carols. When Harry opened the door, they presented him with the gloves wrapped in pretty paper and a warm pumpkin pie their mother had just baked. With 　55　 hands he tore open the paper from the gloves, and then to their surprise, he held them to his face and wept.
( )41. A. make B. prepare
C. get D. ask
( )42. A. pulling B. moving
C. planting D. burning
( )43. A. new B. torn
C. beautiful D. worn
( )44. A. work B. cold
C. anxiety D. pain
( )45. A. style B. fashion
C. shape D. form
( )46. A. closed B. opened
C. blinked D. filled
( )47. A. yard B. son
C. house D. present
( )48. A. scared B. touched
C. threatened D. inspired
( )49. A. look B. water
C. weed D. show
( )50. A. thank B. invite
C. help D. pay
( )51. A. messy B. shabby
C. clean D. tidy
( )52. A. though B. if
C. because D. as
( )53. A. support B. earn
C. receive D. give
( )54. A. in B. on
C. with D. for
( )55. A. rough B. freezing
C. thin D. trembling
非选择题部分
第二节　(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
People of the ethnic Wa group living in Ximeng Wa Autonomous County of Yunnan welcomed 　56　 (they) annual Wooden Drum Festival. In the past, it could 　57　 (celebrate) anytime after the dry rice was harvested. But since 2002, the date 　58　 (fall) from 10 to 12 April to create a more festive atmosphere to better promote Wa culture.
During the three days, the village head usually selects the best tree trunk to make the wooden drum 　59　 holds a sacrificial ritual (祭祀仪式) around the chosen tree. On the following day, villagers 　60　 (wear) festive clothes pull the timber (木材) back to the village. With the carpenter carving the drum from the trunk, all the other people sing and dance together, 　61　 is also seen as a good opportunity for them to make new friends.
The wooden drum is considered a divine (神圣的) object through which they can have direct communication with their gods. In the past, it was 　62　 (wide) used as a ritual object. Nowadays it serves as an instrument. Dancing 　63　 the beat of the drum allows them 　64　 (express) their wishes for a happy life and a rich harvest.
To promote their unique culture, various activities are staged in some of their villages to highlight their handicrafts, religion and popular 　65　 (form) of entertainment.
56. 　　　　 57.
58. 59.
60. 61.
62. 63.
64. 65.
第四部分　写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华,为了弘扬中国传统文化,上个月你校组织了一场以“庆祝端午节”为主题的活动。请你给校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1. 活动内容;
2. 活动意义。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival at School
第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
Pumpkin carving at Halloween is a family tradition. We visit a local farm every October. In the pumpkin field, I compete with my three brothers and a sister to seek out the biggest pumpkin. My dad has a rule that we have to carry our pumpkins back home, and as the eldest child I have an advantage—I carried an 85-pounder back last year.
This year, it was hard to tell whether my prize or the one chosen by my 14-year-old brother, Jason, was the winner. Unfortun-ately, we forgot to weigh them before taking out their insides, but I was determined to prove my point. All of us were hard at work at the kitchen table, with my mum filming the annual event. I’m unsure now why I thought forcing my head inside the pumpkin would settle the matter, but it seemed to make perfect sense at the time.
With the pumpkin resting on the table, hole uppermost, I bent over and pressed my head against the opening. At first I got jammed just above my eyes and then, as I went on with my task, unwilling to quit, my nose briefly prevented entry. Finally I managed to put my whole head into it, like a cork (软木塞) forced into a bottle. I was able to straighten up with the huge pumpkin resting on my shoulders.
My excitement was short-lived. The pumpkin was heavy. “I’m going to set it down, now,” I said, and with Jason helping to support its weight, I bent back over the table to give it somewhere to rest. It was only when I tried to remove my head that I realised getting out was going to be less straight-forward than getting in. When I pulled hard, my nose got in the way. I got into a panic as I pressed firmly against the table and moved my head around trying to find the right angle, but it was no use. “I can’t get it out!” I shouted, my voice sounding unnaturally loud in the enclosed space.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
It was five or six minutes though it felt much longer.
Paragraph 2:
The video was posted the Monday before Halloween.

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