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综合核心素养测评卷(一)
测试范围:Unit 1~Unit 5
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
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. What do they mainly talk about
A. The rain.
B. The jacket.
C. The weather.
( )2. What can we infer from the talk
A. The woman is on vacation now.
B. The woman is a little worried.
C. The woman is not eager to find a job.
( )3. What did the woman do just after high school
A. She played in a band.
B. She started a new company.
C. She worked as a saleswoman.
( )4. How much will the woman lend the man
A. 6 dollars.
B. 7 dollars.
C. 4 dollars.
( )5. What does the man offer to do
A. Call her a taxi.
B. Telephone Lisa.
C. Ride his car.
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’s wrong with the woman’s bike
A. The wheels are loose.
B. The brake is loose.
C. The chain is loose.
( )7. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a post office.
B. In the street.
C. In a garage.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
( )8. What will the two speakers have in a Chinese restaurant
A. Breakfast.
B. Brunch.
C. Lunch.
( )9. What is the weather like that day
A. Cold. B. Cool. C. Warm.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
( )10. What do the speakers mainly talk about
A. Movie culture.
B. Tonight’s plan.
C. Literary works.
( )11. What are the speakers going to see
A. Blue Horizons.
B. The Red and Black.
C. Gone with the Wind.
( )12. What does the woman say about Sophia Bellini and Richard Evans
A. They are smart.
B. They are an excellent pair.
C. They are old but wonderful actors.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
( )13. Why are the two speakers upset
A. It may snow during their vacation.
B. They may not be able to take their vacation.
C. They may fail to join the graduation ceremony.
( )14. What can we learn about their vacation
A. They are going skiing.
B. They have made bookings for their plane.
C. Their flight has been cancelled.
( )15. What made them miss so many classes
A. The earthquake.
B. The bad winter.
C. A terrible flu.
( )16. What are they going to do right now
A. Talk to Professor Hampton.
B. Speak to all of the other people.
C. Call the travel agency.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
( )17. On which day can students of the reading club get together
A. On Wednesday.
B. On Saturday.
C. On Thursday.
( )18. How many clubs are mentioned in the text
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
( )19. How long will the bike riding last at least
A. One hour.
B. Two hours.
C. Three hours.
( )20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. The school clubs.
B. The school history.
C. The school website.
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
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Campers discover what it takes to send people, supplies and spacecraft beyond Earth’s atmosphere. During this five-day adventure, former astronauts will deliver speeches on how they live and work in the space station.
( )21. Which camp provides campers with knowledge of rockets
A. Journey to Mars.
B. Engineering Basics.
C. Journey to Space.
D. Exploration and Discovery.
( )22. What can campers learn only in Engineering Basics
A. Coding.
B. Creative thinking.
C. Rocket design.
D. Supply delivery.
( )23. What is special about Exploration and Discovery
A. It will be open in August.
B. It is a 4-day explorer camp.
C. Campers can learn problem-solving skills.
D. Campers will have a chance to meet astronauts.
B
The Qixi Festival, the Chinese Valentine’s Day that fell yesterday, was not only a disappointment for forgotten lovers, but also for businessmen left with empty pockets.
The cold welcome has caused experts to seriously worry that the lovers’ festival, marked for generations since the Han Dynasty (202 BC—220 AD), is dying out. Some have even called for the government to make the festival a legal Chinese Lovers’ Day. But the effectiveness of such a measure is in doubt, although efforts to preserve traditional festivals are worth high praise.
A growing number of traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival, share the same fate as the Qixi Festival.
Young people are showing less interest in traditional culture as symbolised by these festivals. Even if all traditional festivals are finally made legal, the risk of them becoming purely formalised celebrations with little meaning is not reduced. If the younger generation fails to appreciate the cultural significance of these holidays, there is little that can be done.
Concern about the traditional holidays also reminds people of the growing influence of foreign cultures as the country opens wider to the outside world. With traditional festivals becoming less important and imports such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day gaining widespread popularity, the public including cultural professionals has tended to measure traditional Chinese festivals in economic terms.
Business rather than culture has begun to play a dominant (占主导地位的) role. More and more people are interested in how much money can be made during the holidays.
In fact, what makes traditional festivals unique and what keeps them alive are their cultural elements. After all, it is unique culture that contributes to the world’s diversity with globalisation.
( )24. What leads the experts to worry that the lovers’ festival is dying out
A. The unpopularity of Qixi Festival among the public.
B. The disappointment in both lovers and businessmen.
C. The failure to make traditional Chinese festivals legal.
D. The action to preserve culture and traditional festivals.
( )25. What’s the author’s attitude towards the effectiveness of the legalisation of the Qixi Festival
A. Unconcerned. B. Positive.
C. Doubtful. D. Hopeful.
( )26. From Paragraph 4 we can learn that 　　　.
A. making the festivals legal can reduce the risk of the disappearance of them
B. the legal traditional festivals ensure the meaningfulness of the celebrations
C. the formalised celebrations are thought more highly of by the young people
D. preserving traditional festivals relies on youth’s valuing their cultural values
( )27. The author’s purpose for writing this article is to 　　　.
A. inform the public of the dying out of traditional Chinese festivals
B. review the effects of globalisation on the world’s cultural diversity
C. warn people against measuring traditional festivals in economic terms
D. highlight the role of cultural elements in preserving traditional festivals
C
Through intercultural communication, we come to create, understand, and transform culture and identity. Intercultural communi-cation is communication between people with different cultural identities.
One reason we should study intercultural communication is to enhance self-awareness. Our thinking process regarding culture is often “others-focused”, meaning that the culture of the other person or group is what stands out in our view. However, the old saying “know thyself” is appropriate, as we become more aware of our own culture by better understanding other cultures and views.
Intercultural communication can allow us to step outside of our comfortable, usual frame of reference and see our culture through a different aspect. Additionally, as we become more self-aware, we may become more ethical communicators as we challenge our tendency to view our culture as superior to others.
As was noted earlier, differences matter, and studying intercultural communication can help us better negotiate in our changing world. Changing economies and technologies intersect with culture in meaningful ways. Technology has created a global village where vast distances are much shorter due to new technology that makes travel and communi-cation more accessible and convenient. However, as the following “Getting Plugged In” box indicates, there is also a digital divide, which refers to the unequal access to technology and related skills that exists throughout much of the world. People in most fields will be more successful if they are prepared to work in a globalised world.
Obviously, the global market sets up the need for intercultural competence for employees who travel between locations of a multinational corporation. Perhaps less obvious may be the need for teachers to work with students who do not speak English as their first language and for police officers, lawyers, managers, and medical personnel to be able to work with people who have various cultural identities.
( )28. Why does the author mention the old saying “know thyself” in Paragraph 2
A. To stress the right attitude towards cultures.
B. To state the advantages of our culture over others.
C. To explain we have a great sense of self-awareness.
D. To show the other group’s culture stands out in our eyes.
( )29. Intercultural communication makes us view our culture 　　　.
A. with more confidence
B. in more diverse ways
C. as much superior to other cultures
D. from different times and occasions
( )30. What does the author imply about intercultural communication in the last paragraph
A. It is a must for all people.
B. It is essential for lawyers.
C. People need it differently.
D. Employers regard it as a basic skill.
( )31. What attitude does the author have towards intercultural communication
A. Objective. B. Supportive.
C. Indifferent. D. Ambiguous.
D
Awe (敬畏) experiences are typically connected with the perception (感知) of something incredibly vast or powerful. These are often related to nature—such as looking at a broad view of mountains or up at the billions of stars in the night sky. “Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that goes beyond your understanding of the world,” said Dacher Keltner, a psychologist at the University of California, Berkeley.
At the University of Chicago’s Human Nature and Potentials Lab, research has shown that children over the age of four can perceive and respond to awe-inspiring experiences. This early sense of awe influences their motivation for learning and self-perception. When exposed to awe-inspiring visuals, such as vast natural scenes or natural disasters, children feel a “small self” compared to their feelings after viewing everyday nature imagery, which makes them more motivated to explore things that interest them and to understand things in the world that they hadn’t learnt much about yet.
While awe is a highly personal experience, evidence suggests that it has significant social effects. In one experiment, participants who were asked to stand staring at tall trees for a minute were more likely to help others than those who looked at a building, suggesting that being in an awe-inspiring environment increases morality and reduces feelings of self-centredness.
“This is especially critical in the age of social media,” said Dr Keltner. “We are at this cultural moment of self-centredness, criticism, and entitlement (优越感); awe gets us out of that. It does this by helping us get out of our own heads and realise our place in the larger context, our communities,” he explained. “Might awe cause people to become more invested in the greater good, giving more to charity, volunteering to help others, or doing more to reduce their impact on the environment Our research would suggest that the answer is yes.”
( )32. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1
A. The definition of awe experiences.
B. The effect of nature on perception.
C. The ways of understanding nature.
D. The significance of awe experiences.
( )33. What do we know about children who experience awe
A. They may lose confidence in themselves.
B. They tend to perform better in their studies.
C. They will know more about natural disasters.
D. They are more interested in exploring the world.
( )34. What can be inferred about awe according to Dr Keltner
A. It can improve people’s physical health.
B. It has a positive impact on people’s behaviour.
C. It encourages us to reflect on our culture.
D. It assists people to shape their critical thinking.
( )35. Which of the following would be a suitable title for the text
A. Awe Perception in Early Childhood
B. Awe’s Role in the Age of Social Media　
C. The Power of Awe Drives Us out of Self-Centre
D. Awe-Inspiring Experiences Push People to Learn
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。
There’s little scientific agreement on how much money is enough to make humans happy. 　36　 After that, higher incomes don’t necessarily lead to greater happiness. But other research finds no such cutoff point. Money may not be a path to absolute joy, but it can certainly help. Here are a few research-supported suggestions on how to get the most happiness out of your spending:
Experiences Make Us Happier Than Things
Gilovich, a psychology professor at Cornell University, says that buying an experience will probably result in more happiness than buying new things.
　37　 That’s great for surviving after a major negative change or the loss of a sense like sight or smell. But that adaptation is not so helpful if you’re looking to enhance your well-being. Humans will soon get used to a new dining table or a fancier car. But experiences remain novel and connect us to other people.
Beyond that, our tendency to compare material objects is greater than our tendency to compare experiences. It’s easy to compare the size of a house or the price of clothing. 　38　 “You build your experience around you,” says Gilovich, which means you get your own, unique memories to treasure and your own social connections to develop.
Time Is Worth the Money
Don’t want to clean your bathroom Hate cleaning out the car 　39　 A study published in PNAS in 2017 found that buying time for activities you enjoy brings consistent emotional rewards.
Spend on Others
Like spending on experiences, “prosocial” spending helps build social connections.　40　 Social psychologist Lara Aknin notes that giving creates a positive cycle. She says, “Giving to others makes us happy. The happier you are, the more likely you are to do it again.”
A. But experiences are often more personal.
B. This includes giving to charity or treating a friend.
C. That doesn’t mean money can solve all one’s problems.
D. For one thing, humans have a habit of adapting to new situations.
E. Most people fall into one of the two groups, the researchers found.
F. One 2010 study suggests an annual income of $75,000 is the magic number.
G. If you can afford to buy your way out of the tasks you most dislike, you should.
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。
As a teenager, I was pretty lazy when it came to doing things for my family. I worked hard at school, and sometimes looked after my younger sister. Still, I found myself regularly resisting the urge to 　41　 out at home with even the simplest things.
Every Wednesday afternoon, for example, my mother 　42　 me to another town for a piano lesson. During my two-hour lesson, she’d rush to the nearby store and buy a week’s worth of 　43　. Given the fact that my mum had driven me twelve miles there, twelve miles back, 　44　 my lesson, and bought me a candy bar, you’d think I’d be very 　45　 to help her bring the groceries into the house.　46　 I wasn’t. I generally just brought in an armload and left the rest for Mum as I ran to my room, shut the door, and started studying.
Don’t get me wrong: Even back in my room, I felt 　47　 about not helping my mother more. Deep inside, I wanted to change my way. But I also realised that once I did change, there’d be no going back. Once I took on more responsibility, my parents would start 　48　 more of me. At age fifteen, I sensed that this one small change would mark something much bigger: my change from a cared-for, spoiled (被宠坏的) child to a more 　49　, caring and giving young man.
I’ll never forget the Wednesday when I made a(n) 　50　 to jump in and see what happened. Returning home from the 　51　, I disappeared into my room, as usual. But once inside, I felt deep and burning shame.Throwing my school books on the bed, I suddenly opened my door and 　52　 back to the garage to help my mother. How happy I felt that day!
Surely, over time, I continued to help out with more housework. The neat thing was, the more I helped out, the 　53　 I felt about myself and my place in my family. As Mum and Dad realised they could 　54　 me more, our trips became far less stressful, too. In short, it was a win-win situation for everyone.
Sometimes the little things we put off doing the longest 　55　 out to be the simplest things to complete. And feeling happy beats feeling guilty any day.
( )41. A. work B. cry
C. start D. help
( )42. A. sent B. guided
C. walked D. drove
( )43. A. groceries B. flowers
C. meals D. vegetables
( )44. A. paid for B. fought for
C. applied for D. planned for
( )45. A. nervous B. unwilling
C. confident D. grateful
( )46. A. So B. But
C. Thus D. And
( )47. A. guilty B. curious
C. excited D. doubtful
( )48. A. warning B. reminding
C. informing D. expecting
( )49. A. responsible B. ambitious
C. outgoing D. energetic
( )50. A. excuse B. statement
C. decision D. appointment
( )51. A. duty B. store
C. lesson D. holiday
( )52. A. called B. looked
C. handed D. headed
( )53. A. better B. smarter
C. warmer D. stronger
( )54. A. live on B. press on
C. count on D. focus on
( )55. A. make B. turn
C. point D. bring
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。
Countries around the globe are spending billions of dollars and lots of time on various space missions, whether to Mars 　56　 other planets much further away.
Firstly, 　57　 (explore) space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. A number of the satellites record data on land and weather patterns. As 　58　 result, space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food 　59　 (feed) Earth’s increasing population.
Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological 　60　 (improve) that benefit us all. High-end products around the world 　61　 (make) to a higher standard now because of advanced technology 　62　 was first created to meet the requirements for space exploration.
　63　 (final), sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the world’s problems and even to find ways to solve them. Seeing pictures of our planet as an island in a black sea made people realise that our planet’s resources are 　64　 (limit). The greatest attention at present is on Mars because it is closer to Earth. In the future, humans may live on both planets.
　65　 closing, space exploration provides the world with many different benefits. Therefore, it should continue so as to provide new and better solutions to people’s short-term and long-term problems.
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,昨天你参观了学校举办的学生国画作品展。请你给校英文报写一篇宣传稿,内容包括:
1. 展览时间、地点;
2. 观展感受;
3. 推荐观展的理由。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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。
Sam was from a poor family. After graduating from university, he managed to find a high-paying job working in a reputable company. As his salary was very important for him to support his family, he worked very hard, devoting himself to his tasks and always ready to assist others. Nevertheless, he had a shortcoming—he was often late for work, which had caused some minor losses for the company on previous occasions, although the damages were relatively insignificant. However, this time, the consequences were about to become more severe.
It was a busy morning, and Sam had overslept, leading to yet another delayed start to his day. He hurriedly dressed and dashed out of the door, hoping to make up for lost time while driving. As he drove along the familiar route to work, a sense of unease settled in his mind. He couldn’t shake off the feeling that something important was about to unfold.
Then, in the distance, he noticed something unusual on the side of the road. Curiosity inspired, Sam slowed down and eventually came to a stop. A group of concerned individuals had gathered around a fallen child. The little one, who was on his way to the nearby kindergarten, had suffered a serious injury from the fall. The child’s mother stood beside him, weeping in deep sorrow. Sam parked his car on the roadside, ensuring it was safely out of the way of traffic. He took a closer look at the child, whose face seemed somewhat passion (同情) rose in his heart as he witnessed the anxiety of the mother and the pain across the child’s face.
“Is everything alright Can I help in any way ” he asked, trying to comfort the mother, who, with her eyes red and filled with tears, explained how serious the situation was. The nearest hospital was a considerable distance away, and she was unable to transport her injured child alone.
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:
Sam decided to drive them to the hospital, even though it meant being late for work.
Paragraph 2:
However, that evening, Sam received a phone call of apology from Mr Johnson.综合核心素养测评卷(一)
测试范围:Unit 1~Unit 5
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
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。
(　B　)1. What do they mainly talk about
A. The rain.
B. The jacket.
C. The weather.
(　C　)2. What can we infer from the talk
A. The woman is on vacation now.
B. The woman is a little worried.
C. The woman is not eager to find a job.
(　A　)3. What did the woman do just after high school
A. She played in a band.
B. She started a new company.
C. She worked as a saleswoman.
(　C　)4. How much will the woman lend the man
A. 6 dollars.
B. 7 dollars.
C. 4 dollars.
(　A　)5. What does the man offer to do
A. Call her a taxi.
B. Telephone Lisa.
C. Ride his car.
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’s wrong with the woman’s bike
A. The wheels are loose.
B. The brake is loose.
C. The chain is loose.
(　B　)7. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a post office.
B. In the street.
C. In a garage.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　B　)8. What will the two speakers have in a Chinese restaurant
A. Breakfast.
B. Brunch.
C. Lunch.
(　C　)9. What is the weather like that day
A. Cold. B. Cool. C. Warm.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　B　)10. What do the speakers mainly talk about
A. Movie culture.
B. Tonight’s plan.
C. Literary works.
(　A　)11. What are the speakers going to see
A. Blue Horizons.
B. The Red and Black.
C. Gone with the Wind.
(　A　)12. What does the woman say about Sophia Bellini and Richard Evans
A. They are smart.
B. They are an excellent pair.
C. They are old but wonderful actors.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　B　)13. Why are the two speakers upset
A. It may snow during their vacation.
B. They may not be able to take their vacation.
C. They may fail to join the graduation ceremony.
(　B　)14. What can we learn about their vacation
A. They are going skiing.
B. They have made bookings for their plane.
C. Their flight has been cancelled.
(　B　)15. What made them miss so many classes
A. The earthquake.
B. The bad winter.
C. A terrible flu.
(　A　)16. What are they going to do right now
A. Talk to Professor Hampton.
B. Speak to all of the other people.
C. Call the travel agency.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　C　)17. On which day can students of the reading club get together
A. On Wednesday.
B. On Saturday.
C. On Thursday.
(　B　)18. How many clubs are mentioned in the text
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
(　B　)19. How long will the bike riding last at least
A. One hour.
B. Two hours.
C. Three hours.
(　A　)20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. The school clubs.
B. The school history.
C. The school website.
【听力材料】
Text 1
W: It’s pouring outside. My new jacket got all wet.
M: Take it off and let me hang it up.
W: Thanks. I hope the rain didn’t hurt it. It’s a new jacket, you know.
M: It’s a nice jacket. I think it’ll be okay when it is dry.
Text 2
M: You lost your job at the library Oh no, what will you do now
W: I think I’ll just take a vacation.
M: What will you do then
W: I’ll worry about that later.
Text 3
M: What did you do after high school
W: I played in a band for a while. We played for dances around the country.
M: Then what did you do
W: I start a recording company. Now I make music and money.
Text 4
M: This pen costs eleven dollars, but I’ve only got seven dollars.
W: I’ve got six dollars, so I’ll lend you the rest.
Text 5
W: If Lisa doesn’t return my car in 15 minutes, I’m afraid we’re going to be late for the baseball game.
M: Would you like me to get a taxi for you
Text 6
W: Can you help me, Sir
M: What seems to be the trouble
W: There’s something wrong with my bike. Break chain or something else
M: Oh, your wheels seem to have become loose. That’s dangerous. Without good wheels, accidents are more likely to happen. You’d better have them repaired as soon as possible.
W: Where can I find a repair man
M: There’s one at the corner of the street, just next to the post office. It is about 150 metres away.
W: Thank you, Sir.
M: You’re welcome.
Text 7
W: What time is it now
M: Let me look at my watch. Oh, it’s 9:30 already.
W: Though today is Saturday. It’s time for us to get up or we’ll have a really late breakfast.
M: We can have brunch in a Chinese restaurant for a change.
W: What is brunch
M: It’s a meal between breakfast and lunch. Many people prefer brunch on Saturdays.
W: All e on, you don’t have to wear that much. It’s warm today, much warmer than yesterday.
M: How do you know
W: I listened to the weather forecast on TV last night.
Text 8
W: I feel like doing something tonight. How about going to a movie
M: That’s a good idea. What’s on tonight
W: Which do you prefer Chinese pictures or foreign ones
M: Well, I think I prefer foreign, especially literary ones, such as Gone with the Wind, The Red and Black.
W: They are old but wonderful. I like them too.
M: But what do you think of the actress and actor in Gone with the Wind
W: What an excellent pair!
M: Yes, I think so. Shall we go to see Blue Horizons I heard it was wonderful and we shouldn’t miss it.
W: Are Sophia Bellini and Richard Evans the leading actress and actor in it
M: Yeah, they are.
W: Great. Those two are so smart that it must be worth seeing.
M: It’s certain that it is. Let’s go.
Text 9
M: Cindy, have you heard the news
W: No, Steve, what do you mean
M: You know all the classes we’ve missed because of the snow We’re going to have to make them up and it will have to be during spring break.
W: Oh no, we have our vacation all set. What are we going to do Do the others know that
M: I don’t know, but I certainly can’t afford to miss five days of classes this term.
W: But I really don’t want to cancel our trip. All of us have already booked our plane tickets.
M: I can try to call the travel agency. Maybe they can return our money, but before we do anything, we need to speak with our professors.
W: You think they’ll excuse us from class
M: I don’t know. But I think we’re going to have to speak to all of them anyway.
W: Why don’t they add extra days at the end of the term before summer classes
M: Because of the graduation date, which can’t be changed.
W: Are other colleges around here doing the same thing
M: I would imagine so. It has been such a bad winter and we’ve missed too many classes. We really need to make them up.
W: I know, I know. I was just really looking forward to this vacation, the idea of the sun and the beach.
M: Oh, look. There is Professor Hampton right now.
W: Come on, let’s go and talk to him.
Text 10
Hello everyone. I’d like to tell you something about the student clubs in our school.
Let’s begin with our reading club. It was first started in 1968 and has 90 members now. Every Thursday afternoon they gather together to exchange their ideas on books and you may join them to share your views. If you are a music lover, come to our music club. This club has a total of 85 members who usually meet on Saturday. Sometimes they go to concerts together and sometimes they give performances themselves. For those who enjoy outdoor sports, the bicycle club can be a good choice. Trips are usually organised on Wednesday and last at least two hours.
Together with 50 cyclists, you can not only see the beautiful nature but also make yourself stronger. Of course, there are also many other clubs in our school. For more information, please go to the school website.
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
Space Centre Houston offers a variety of age-appropriate and inspiring camp experi-ences. We aim to inspire all generations through the wonders of space exploration. Our Explorer Camps introduce children aged 4—11 to science, technology, engineering and math through the engaging and hands-on learning activities. Discover and explore our Explorer Camps for ages 6-7 and below.
Journey to Mars: 14—18 June, 12—16 July, 9—13 August|$289.95|5-day explorer camp
While demonstrating the best safety practices, campers are involved in activities that arouse their interest in science along with their sense of adventure. These young engineers learn the basics of rocketry, discover coding, and explore hands-on scientific activities.
Engineering Basics: 7—11 June, 5—9 July|$289.95|5-day explorer camp
Campers discover what it takes to solve problems related to space exploration in Engineering Basics. Taking Lego bricks “out of the box” to new and exciting places, this camp gets your little builders using Lego bricks like never before. These engineers in training will participate in problem-solving activities, building simple machines, art projects and robots.
Journey to Space: 28 June—2 July, 26—30 July|$289.95|5-day explorer camp
How do astronauts work in space Why is Venus so hot Will people ever go to Mars How do robots work What do engineers do All these questions are answered as campers explore space through art, science, robotics, and engineering activities. This camp leaves all inquiring minds inspired to continue their journey.
Exploration and Discovery: 1—5 June|$229.95|5-day explorer camp
Campers discover what it takes to send people, supplies and spacecraft beyond Earth’s atmosphere. During this five-day adventure, former astronauts will deliver speeches on how they live and work in the space station.
(　A　)21. Which camp provides campers with knowledge of rockets
A. Journey to Mars.
B. Engineering Basics.
C. Journey to Space.
D. Exploration and Discovery.
(　B　)22. What can campers learn only in Engineering Basics
A. Coding.
B. Creative thinking.
C. Rocket design.
D. Supply delivery.
(　D　)23. What is special about Exploration and Discovery
A. It will be open in August.
B. It is a 4-day explorer camp.
C. Campers can learn problem-solving skills.
D. Campers will have a chance to meet astronauts.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了休斯敦航天中心提供适合各种年龄和鼓舞人心的营地体验。
21. A　【解析】 细节理解题。根据Journey to Mars部分中的“These young engineers learn the basics of rocketry…”可知,想要学习火箭知识应该选择Journey to Mars训练营。
22. B　【解析】 推理判断题。根据Engineering Basics部分中的“These engineers in training will participate in problem-solving activities, building simple machines, art projects and robots.”可知,在Engineering Basics训练营,参与者将通过创造性思维来解决问题。
23. D　【解析】 细节理解题。根据Exploration and Discovery部分中的“During this five-day adventure, former astronauts will deliver speeches on how they live and work in the space station.”可知,Exploration and Discovery训练营的特别之处在于营员们将有机会见到前宇航员。
B
The Qixi Festival, the Chinese Valentine’s Day that fell yesterday, was not only a disappointment for forgotten lovers, but also for businessmen left with empty pockets.
The cold welcome has caused experts to seriously worry that the lovers’ festival, marked for generations since the Han Dynasty (202 BC—220 AD), is dying out. Some have even called for the government to make the festival a legal Chinese Lovers’ Day. But the effectiveness of such a measure is in doubt, although efforts to preserve traditional festivals are worth high praise.
A growing number of traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival, share the same fate as the Qixi Festival.
Young people are showing less interest in traditional culture as symbolised by these festivals. Even if all traditional festivals are finally made legal, the risk of them becoming purely formalised celebrations with little meaning is not reduced. If the younger generation fails to appreciate the cultural significance of these holidays, there is little that can be done.
Concern about the traditional holidays also reminds people of the growing influence of foreign cultures as the country opens wider to the outside world. With traditional festivals becoming less important and imports such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day gaining widespread popularity, the public including cultural professionals has tended to measure traditional Chinese festivals in economic terms.
Business rather than culture has begun to play a dominant (占主导地位的) role. More and more people are interested in how much money can be made during the holidays.
In fact, what makes traditional festivals unique and what keeps them alive are their cultural elements. After all, it is unique culture that contributes to the world’s diversity with globalisation.
(　A　)24. What leads the experts to worry that the lovers’ festival is dying out
A. The unpopularity of Qixi Festival among the public.
B. The disappointment in both lovers and businessmen.
C. The failure to make traditional Chinese festivals legal.
D. The action to preserve culture and traditional festivals.
(　C　)25. What’s the author’s attitude towards the effectiveness of the legalisation of the Qixi Festival
A. Unconcerned. B. Positive.
C. Doubtful. D. Hopeful.
(　D　)26. From Paragraph 4 we can learn that 　　　.
A. making the festivals legal can reduce the risk of the disappearance of them
B. the legal traditional festivals ensure the meaningfulness of the celebrations
C. the formalised celebrations are thought more highly of by the young people
D. preserving traditional festivals relies on youth’s valuing their cultural values
(　D　)27. The author’s purpose for writing this article is to 　　　.
A. inform the public of the dying out of traditional Chinese festivals
B. review the effects of globalisation on the world’s cultural diversity
C. warn people against measuring traditional festivals in economic terms
D. highlight the role of cultural elements in preserving traditional festivals
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了通过立法保护传统节日的有效性令人怀疑,只有重视节日背后的文化意义才能有效保护它们。
24. A　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The cold welcome has caused experts to seriously worry that the lovers’ festival, marked for generations since the Han Dynasty (202 BC—220 AD), is dying out.”可知,引起专家担忧的是七夕节在公众中不受欢迎。
25. C　【解析】 观点态度题。根据第二段中的“But the effectiveness of such a measure is in doubt, although efforts to preserve traditional festivals are worth high praise.”可知,作者对立法保护七夕节的有效性持怀疑态度。
26. D　【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“If the younger generation fails to appreciate the cultural significance of these holidays, there is little that can be done.”可知,如果年轻一代不能理解传统节日背后的文化意义,那就无法通过行动来保护传统节日。由此推知,保护传统节日依赖于年轻人对其文化价值的重视。
27. D　【解析】 写作意图题。通读全文,尤其是最后一段的内容可知,文章以七夕节为例说明通过立法保护传统节日的有效性令人怀疑,只有重视节日背后的文化意义才能有效保护它们,作者写这篇文章的目的是强调文化元素在保护传统节日中的作用。
C
Through intercultural communication, we come to create, understand, and transform culture and identity. Intercultural communi-cation is communication between people with different cultural identities.
One reason we should study intercultural communication is to enhance self-awareness. Our thinking process regarding culture is often “others-focused”, meaning that the culture of the other person or group is what stands out in our view. However, the old saying “know thyself” is appropriate, as we become more aware of our own culture by better understanding other cultures and views.
Intercultural communication can allow us to step outside of our comfortable, usual frame of reference and see our culture through a different aspect. Additionally, as we become more self-aware, we may become more ethical communicators as we challenge our tendency to view our culture as superior to others.
As was noted earlier, differences matter, and studying intercultural communication can help us better negotiate in our changing world. Changing economies and technologies intersect with culture in meaningful ways. Technology has created a global village where vast distances are much shorter due to new technology that makes travel and communi-cation more accessible and convenient. However, as the following “Getting Plugged In” box indicates, there is also a digital divide, which refers to the unequal access to technology and related skills that exists throughout much of the world. People in most fields will be more successful if they are prepared to work in a globalised world.
Obviously, the global market sets up the need for intercultural competence for employees who travel between locations of a multinational corporation. Perhaps less obvious may be the need for teachers to work with students who do not speak English as their first language and for police officers, lawyers, managers, and medical personnel to be able to work with people who have various cultural identities.
(　A　)28. Why does the author mention the old saying “know thyself” in Paragraph 2
A. To stress the right attitude towards cultures.
B. To state the advantages of our culture over others.
C. To explain we have a great sense of self-awareness.
D. To show the other group’s culture stands out in our eyes.
(　B　)29. Intercultural communication makes us view our culture 　　　.
A. with more confidence
B. in more diverse ways
C. as much superior to other cultures
D. from different times and occasions
(　C　)30. What does the author imply about intercultural communication in the last paragraph
A. It is a must for all people.
B. It is essential for lawyers.
C. People need it differently.
D. Employers regard it as a basic skill.
(　B　)31. What attitude does the author have towards intercultural communication
A. Objective. B. Supportive.
C. Indifferent. D. Ambiguous.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了跨文化交流的重要性、目的、作用以及在当今全球化背景下的必要性。
28. A　【解析】 理解目的题。根据第二段的内容可知,作者在第二段中提到古语“认识你自己”的目的是强调对待文化应有的正确态度,先了解他人文化,才能更好认识自己的文化。
29. B　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Intercultural communication can allow us to step outside of our comfortable, usual frame of reference and see our culture through a different aspect.”可知,跨文化交流让我们以更多样化的方式看待文化。
30. C　【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容可知,作者暗示跨文化交流能力的重要性不仅局限于跨国公司员工的国际商务旅行,还广泛存在于其他职业领域,这表明跨文化交流能力是现代社会中多种职业的必备技能,而不仅仅是国际商务领域的需求。
31. B　【解析】 观点态度题。根据第一段中的“Through intercultural communication, we come to create, understand, and transform culture and identity.”并结合下文内容可知,文章从多个角度强调跨文化交流的重要性。由此可知,作者对跨文化交流的态度是支持的。
D
Awe (敬畏) experiences are typically connected with the perception (感知) of something incredibly vast or powerful. These are often related to nature—such as looking at a broad view of mountains or up at the billions of stars in the night sky. “Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that goes beyond your understanding of the world,” said Dacher Keltner, a psychologist at the University of California, Berkeley.
At the University of Chicago’s Human Nature and Potentials Lab, research has shown that children over the age of four can perceive and respond to awe-inspiring experiences. This early sense of awe influences their motivation for learning and self-perception. When exposed to awe-inspiring visuals, such as vast natural scenes or natural disasters, children feel a “small self” compared to their feelings after viewing everyday nature imagery, which makes them more motivated to explore things that interest them and to understand things in the world that they hadn’t learnt much about yet.
While awe is a highly personal experience, evidence suggests that it has significant social effects. In one experiment, participants who were asked to stand staring at tall trees for a minute were more likely to help others than those who looked at a building, suggesting that being in an awe-inspiring environment increases morality and reduces feelings of self-centredness.
“This is especially critical in the age of social media,” said Dr Keltner. “We are at this cultural moment of self-centredness, criticism, and entitlement (优越感); awe gets us out of that. It does this by helping us get out of our own heads and realise our place in the larger context, our communities,” he explained. “Might awe cause people to become more invested in the greater good, giving more to charity, volunteering to help others, or doing more to reduce their impact on the environment Our research would suggest that the answer is yes.”
(　A　)32. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1
A. The definition of awe experiences.
B. The effect of nature on perception.
C. The ways of understanding nature.
D. The significance of awe experiences.
(　D　)33. What do we know about children who experience awe
A. They may lose confidence in themselves.
B. They tend to perform better in their studies.
C. They will know more about natural disasters.
D. They are more interested in exploring the world.
(　B　)34. What can be inferred about awe according to Dr Keltner
A. It can improve people’s physical health.
B. It has a positive impact on people’s behaviour.
C. It encourages us to reflect on our culture.
D. It assists people to shape their critical thinking.
(　C　)35. Which of the following would be a suitable title for the text
A. Awe Perception in Early Childhood
B. Awe’s Role in the Age of Social Media　
C. The Power of Awe Drives Us out of Self-Centre
D. Awe-Inspiring Experiences Push People to Learn
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了敬畏感的定义、来源、对儿童学习动力的影响及其在社交层面的积极作用。
32. A　【解析】 段落大意题。通读第一段内容可知,本段讲述了敬畏体验通常与对某种巨大或强大的事物的感知有关,并引用了加州大学伯克利分校的心理学家Dacher Keltner的话,对敬畏进行了定义。由此可知,本段主要讲述的是敬畏体验的定义。
33. D　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When exposed to awe-inspiring visuals…which makes them more motivated to explore things that interest them and to understand things in the world that they hadn’t learnt much about yet.”可知,体验到敬畏的孩子会对探索世界更感兴趣。
34. B　【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Dr Keltner所说的话可知,在社交媒体时代,人们处于以自我为中心、爱批评和有优越感的文化氛围,而敬畏能让人们摆脱这种状态,帮助人们跳出自我,这表明敬畏对人们的行为有积极的影响。
35. C　【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,文章主要讲述了敬畏感的定义、对儿童学习动力的影响及其在社交层面的积极作用,尤其是它如何帮助我们摆脱自我中心。因此选项C“敬畏的力量让我们走出自我中心”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。
There’s little scientific agreement on how much money is enough to make humans happy. 　36　 After that, higher incomes don’t necessarily lead to greater happiness. But other research finds no such cutoff point. Money may not be a path to absolute joy, but it can certainly help. Here are a few research-supported suggestions on how to get the most happiness out of your spending:
Experiences Make Us Happier Than Things
Gilovich, a psychology professor at Cornell University, says that buying an experience will probably result in more happiness than buying new things.
　37　 That’s great for surviving after a major negative change or the loss of a sense like sight or smell. But that adaptation is not so helpful if you’re looking to enhance your well-being. Humans will soon get used to a new dining table or a fancier car. But experiences remain novel and connect us to other people.
Beyond that, our tendency to compare material objects is greater than our tendency to compare experiences. It’s easy to compare the size of a house or the price of clothing. 　38　 “You build your experience around you,” says Gilovich, which means you get your own, unique memories to treasure and your own social connections to develop.
Time Is Worth the Money
Don’t want to clean your bathroom Hate cleaning out the car 　39　 A study published in PNAS in 2017 found that buying time for activities you enjoy brings consistent emotional rewards.
Spend on Others
Like spending on experiences, “prosocial” spending helps build social connections.　40　 Social psychologist Lara Aknin notes that giving creates a positive cycle. She says, “Giving to others makes us happy. The happier you are, the more likely you are to do it again.”
A. But experiences are often more personal.
B. This includes giving to charity or treating a friend.
C. That doesn’t mean money can solve all one’s problems.
D. For one thing, humans have a habit of adapting to new situations.
E. Most people fall into one of the two groups, the researchers found.
F. One 2010 study suggests an annual income of $75,000 is the magic number.
G. If you can afford to buy your way out of the tasks you most dislike, you should.
36. 　F　　37. 　D　　38. 　A　
39. 　G　　40. 　B　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了金钱与幸福感之间的关系,并提供了几条基于研究的建议,帮助人们通过合理消费获得更多的幸福感。
36. F　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“After that, higher incomes don’t necessarily lead to greater happiness. But other research finds no such cutoff point.”可知,收入较高并不一定意味着幸福感更强,但其他研究并未发现存在这样的临界点,空格处会提到关于金钱与幸福关系的一个具体观点或研究,选项F“一项2010年的研究表明,每年75,000美元的收入是一个神奇的数字”符合语境。
37. D　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文可知,本段主要说明了适应能力对经历重大负面变化或失去感官功能有帮助,但对提升幸福感作用有限,空格处需要引出人类对新情况的适应这一话题,选项D“一方面,人类有适应新环境的习惯”引出下文,符合语境。
38. A　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前提到了物质的比较,房子的大小或衣服的价格很容易比较,空格后提到人会围绕自身积累经验,拥有属于自己的独特体验,空格处会提到经历与物质对象的不同之处,经历较偏个人化,选项A“但经历往往更个人化”符合语境。
39. G　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据本段小标题Time is Worth the Money及上文中的两个问句可知,空格处需要给出这些问题的建议或解决方案,选项G“如果你有能力花钱摆脱你最不喜欢的任务,那你就应该这么做”符合语境。
40. B　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“‘prosocial’ spending helps build social connections”可知,“利他性”消费有助于建立社会联系,空格处会提到“利他性”具体有哪些方面,选项B“这包括捐给慈善机构或招待朋友”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。
As a teenager, I was pretty lazy when it came to doing things for my family. I worked hard at school, and sometimes looked after my younger sister. Still, I found myself regularly resisting the urge to 　41　 out at home with even the simplest things.
Every Wednesday afternoon, for example, my mother 　42　 me to another town for a piano lesson. During my two-hour lesson, she’d rush to the nearby store and buy a week’s worth of 　43　. Given the fact that my mum had driven me twelve miles there, twelve miles back, 　44　 my lesson, and bought me a candy bar, you’d think I’d be very 　45　 to help her bring the groceries into the house.　46　 I wasn’t. I generally just brought in an armload and left the rest for Mum as I ran to my room, shut the door, and started studying.
Don’t get me wrong: Even back in my room, I felt 　47　 about not helping my mother more. Deep inside, I wanted to change my way. But I also realised that once I did change, there’d be no going back. Once I took on more responsibility, my parents would start 　48　 more of me. At age fifteen, I sensed that this one small change would mark something much bigger: my change from a cared-for, spoiled (被宠坏的) child to a more 　49　, caring and giving young man.
I’ll never forget the Wednesday when I made a(n) 　50　 to jump in and see what happened. Returning home from the 　51　, I disappeared into my room, as usual. But once inside, I felt deep and burning shame.Throwing my school books on the bed, I suddenly opened my door and 　52　 back to the garage to help my mother. How happy I felt that day!
Surely, over time, I continued to help out with more housework. The neat thing was, the more I helped out, the 　53　 I felt about myself and my place in my family. As Mum and Dad realised they could 　54　 me more, our trips became far less stressful, too. In short, it was a win-win situation for everyone.
Sometimes the little things we put off doing the longest 　55　 out to be the simplest things to complete. And feeling happy beats feeling guilty any day.
(　D　)41. A. work B. cry
C. start D. help
(　D　)42. A. sent B. guided
C. walked D. drove
(　A　)43. A. groceries B. flowers
C. meals D. vegetables
(　A　)44. A. paid for B. fought for
C. applied for D. planned for
(　D　)45. A. nervous B. unwilling
C. confident D. grateful
(　B　)46. A. So B. But
C. Thus D. And
(　A　)47. A. guilty B. curious
C. excited D. doubtful
(　D　)48. A. warning B. reminding
C. informing D. expecting
(　A　)49. A. responsible B. ambitious
C. outgoing D. energetic
(　C　)50. A. excuse B. statement
C. decision D. appointment
(　C　)51. A. duty B. store
C. lesson D. holiday
(　D　)52. A. called B. looked
C. handed D. headed
(　A　)53. A. better B. smarter
C. warmer D. stronger
(　C　)54. A. live on B. press on
C. count on D. focus on
(　B　)55. A. make B. turn
C. point D. bring
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。作者主要讲述了自己从一个被照顾、被宠坏的小孩成长为一个负责任的、关爱他人的年轻人的故事。
41. D　【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“I was pretty lazy when it came to doing things for my family”可知,作者在为家里做事这方面非常懒散,此处指抗拒帮助父母,即使是做最简单的事情。
42. D　【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“Given the fact that my mum had driven me twelve miles there”可知,此处指作者的母亲开车把作者送到另一个城镇。
43. A　【解析】 考查名词。根据下文中的“you’d think I’d be very 　45　 to help her bring the groceries into the house”可知,空格处指食品杂货。
44. A　【解析】 考查动词短语。根据上下文语境可知,作者的母亲为他做了很多事,此处指作者的母亲为作者付了钢琴课费用。
45. D　【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文语境可知,作者的母亲为他忙前忙后,按照常理,作者应会心怀感激而帮母亲忙。
46. B　【解析】 考查连词。根据空格后的“I wasn’t”并结合下文语境可知,此处存在转折关系,作者并没有帮母亲忙。
47. A　【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“Don’t get me wrong”及下文中的“I wanted to change my way”可知,作者也想做出改变,对于没有帮母亲忙,他也会感到愧疚。
48. D　【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“more of me”并结合上文语境可知,此处指一旦作者承担了更多的责任,父母就会对他期望更多。
49. A　【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“my change from”及空格后的“caring and giving young man”可知,作者的变化是品质的改变,而不是性格特征的改变,此处指作者转变成了一个负责、体贴又乐于助人的人。
50. C　【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“to jump in and see what happened”并结合下文语境可知,此处指作者决定参与进来帮助父母,看看到底发生了什么事情。
51. C　【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“Every Wednesday afternoon…for a piano lesson.”可知,每周三下午作者都要去上钢琴课,此处指作者上完课回家。
52. D　【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“to the garage to help my mother”可知,此处指作者打开门朝车库走去,回去帮助母亲。
53. A　【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“How happy I felt that day!”并结合下文语境可知,作者做出改变帮助父母,感到十分开心,此处指作者帮助得越多,他对自己和在家庭中的地位感觉就越好。
54. C　【解析】 考查动词短语。根据空格后的“our trips became far less stressful”可知,作者的父母意识到他们可以更多地依赖作者时,旅行也变得不那么有压力了。
55. B　【解析】 考查动词。句意:有时候我们推迟许久才去做的事,最终却往往是最容易完成的。turn out to be意为“事实是;结果是”,为固定搭配。
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。
Countries around the globe are spending billions of dollars and lots of time on various space missions, whether to Mars 　56　 other planets much further away.
Firstly, 　57　 (explore) space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. A number of the satellites record data on land and weather patterns. As 　58　 result, space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food 　59　 (feed) Earth’s increasing population.
Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological 　60　 (improve) that benefit us all. High-end products around the world 　61　 (make) to a higher standard now because of advanced technology 　62　 was first created to meet the requirements for space exploration.
　63　 (final), sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the world’s problems and even to find ways to solve them. Seeing pictures of our planet as an island in a black sea made people realise that our planet’s resources are 　64　 (limit). The greatest attention at present is on Mars because it is closer to Earth. In the future, humans may live on both planets.
　65　 closing, space exploration provides the world with many different benefits. Therefore, it should continue so as to provide new and better solutions to people’s short-term and long-term problems.
56. 　or　　　　　　　 57. 　exploring　
58. 　a 59. 　to feed　
60. 　improvements 61. 　are made　
62. 　that/which 63. 　Finally　
64. 　limited 65. 　In　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了太空探索对人类的益处。
56. or　【解析】 考查连词。whether…or…意为“无论是……还是……”,为固定搭配。
57. exploring　【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has made,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;此处应用动名词形式作主语。
58. a　【解析】 考查冠词。as a result意为“因此”,为固定短语。
59. to feed　【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has helped,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;feed和逻辑主语farming构成主谓关系,应使用动词不定式作目的状语。
60. improvements　【解析】 考查词性转换和名词单复数。分析句子结构可知,空格处应使用improve的名词形式improvement作promote的宾语;再根据从句谓语动词benefit可知,空格处表示复数概念,应用名词复数形式,故填improvements。
61. are made　【解析】 考查动词的时态和语态及主谓一致。根据下文中的“now”可知,此处应用一般现在时;分析句子结构可知,动词和主语构成动宾关系,应用一般现在时的被动语态;又因主语products表达复数概念,be动词应用are,故填are made。
62. that/which　【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导限制性定语从句,并在从句中充当主语;先行词为technology,指物,应使用关系代词that或which。
63. Finally　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰整个句子,应使用final的副词形式finally作状语;又因空格处位于句首,首字母应大写。
64. limited　【解析】 考查词形变化。分析句子结构可知,空格处应使用limit的动词-ed形式作表语,来形容物。
65. In　【解析】 考查介词。in closing意为“最后”,为固定搭配;又因空格处位于句首,首字母应大写。
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,昨天你参观了学校举办的学生国画作品展。请你给校英文报写一篇宣传稿,内容包括:
1. 展览时间、地点;
2. 观展感受;
3. 推荐观展的理由。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Yesterday I visited the exhibition of students’ traditional Chinese paintings organised by our school.
The exhibition, which is being held in the School Art Gallery, will last until the 30th of this month. The works on display there are so fantastic that I am deeply impressed by the talent of the painters as well as the charm of traditional Chinese culture.
Therefore, I highly recommend you to pay a visit to this exhibition, for it is really worth seeing.
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。
Sam was from a poor family. After graduating from university, he managed to find a high-paying job working in a reputable company. As his salary was very important for him to support his family, he worked very hard, devoting himself to his tasks and always ready to assist others. Nevertheless, he had a shortcoming—he was often late for work, which had caused some minor losses for the company on previous occasions, although the damages were relatively insignificant. However, this time, the consequences were about to become more severe.
It was a busy morning, and Sam had overslept, leading to yet another delayed start to his day. He hurriedly dressed and dashed out of the door, hoping to make up for lost time while driving. As he drove along the familiar route to work, a sense of unease settled in his mind. He couldn’t shake off the feeling that something important was about to unfold.
Then, in the distance, he noticed something unusual on the side of the road. Curiosity inspired, Sam slowed down and eventually came to a stop. A group of concerned individuals had gathered around a fallen child. The little one, who was on his way to the nearby kindergarten, had suffered a serious injury from the fall. The child’s mother stood beside him, weeping in deep sorrow. Sam parked his car on the roadside, ensuring it was safely out of the way of traffic. He took a closer look at the child, whose face seemed somewhat passion (同情) rose in his heart as he witnessed the anxiety of the mother and the pain across the child’s face.
“Is everything alright Can I help in any way ” he asked, trying to comfort the mother, who, with her eyes red and filled with tears, explained how serious the situation was. The nearest hospital was a considerable distance away, and she was unable to transport her injured child alone.
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:
Sam decided to drive them to the hospital, even though it meant being late for work. He skillfully drove through the busy streets, ensuring the safety and well-being of the mother and the child. An hour or so later, when he hurried back to the office from the hospital, Sam was already late. Just then, Mr Johnson, his boss, caught sight of him and wasted no time expressing his anger. He declared that Sam would be fired. Sam said, “But Mr Johnson, that’s…, that’s unfair…” Fueled by anger, Mr Johnson responded, “You’re fired right now!” Sadly, Sam left.
Paragraph 2:
However, that evening, Sam received a phone call of apology from Mr Johnson. It turned out that the child whom Sam had rushed to the hospital was Mr Johnson’s own son. Based on his wife’s description, Mr Johnson realised that it was Sam who had selflessly aided his son. Filled with great regret for not giving Sam an opportunity to explain before firing him, Mr Johnson sincerely apologised. He extended an invitation to Sam to return to his company, acknowledging his mistake. Sam was overjoyed by the offer, realising that whoever does a good deed will never be let down.

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