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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.How did the man go to the village
A.By car.
B.By train.
C.By bike.
( )2.Where are the speakers
A.In the office.
B.At home.
C.At a restaurant.
( )3.At what time does Mary’s café close now
A.5:00.
B.6:00.
C.7:00.
( )4.What are the speakers talking about
A.A presentation.
B.A writer.
C.A novel.
( )5.What does the woman think of her job
A.Difficult.
B.Interesting.
C.Annoying.
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 relation is the woman to the man
A.His doctor.
B.His mother.
C.His PE teacher.
( )7.What does the woman advise the man to do
A.Take regular tests.
B.Join a health club.
C.Get lots of fresh air.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
( )8.What does the man like to paint most
A.People. B.Boats. C.Plants.
( )9.Where does the man sell most of his works
A.At a museum.
B.At home.
C.On the website.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
( )10.What does the man think of the woman’s place
A.It’s a little small.
B.It’s big enough.
C.It’s in a mess.
( )11.How long will the woman stay in Asia
A.For two weeks.
B.For two months.
C.For two years.
( )12.What does the man suggest the woman take
A.Six pairs of jeans.
B.Five T-shirts.
C.A raincoat.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
( )13.Why does the woman make the phone call
A.To ask for help.
B.To report problems.
C.To offer information.
( )14.What do we know about the shop
A.It was broken into.
B.It is in bad condition.
C.It is owned by the woman.
( )15.What does the man offer to do for the woman
A.Tell Hilary about the shop.
B.Put her through to an officer.
C.Deal with the window of the shop.
( )16.What does the woman suggest doing
A.Removing the rock above the beach.
B.Stopping the children from playing on the beach.
C.Putting up a warning sign about the dangerous rocks.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
( )17.What is the speaker’s opinion about the three places
A.Historic.
B.Natural.
C.Entertaining.
( )18.What do we know about Black Rock Caves
A.They exist for half a million years.
B.They are open daily for seven months.
C.There is a special attraction on April evenings.
( )19.What is the Salter House best known for
A.The kitchen.
B.The paintings.
C.The furniture.
( )20.What can people do in the village factory
A.Drink special tea in the Tea Shop.
B.Try on clothes two hundred years old.
C.Find out how people used to make sweets.
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
Each autumn, millions of butterflies across the U.S.and Canada fly up to 4,000 km to central Mexico.Travellers can see the butterflies overwintering on the Western Monarch Trail, a 465-mile, road trip-friendly conservation initiative that links over a dozen stops along the route.
Helping the Butterflies
Organisers of the initiative created educational courses in English and Spanish explaining the butterflies’ annual travelling and the challenges they face.The signs also outline ways travellers can help the butterflies recover, such as by supporting chemical-free farms and planting native nectar (花蜜) gardens.
Why Butterflies Fly to the California Coast
Many stops, including Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove and Andrew Molera State Park, are overwintering sites where, from October to February, travellers can see thousands of butterflies gathering in forests in areas with mild temperatures.
Other sites, like the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and Avila Valley Barn, grow flowers that provide sugary, high-calorie food for the butterflies to eat.Butterflies settling here demonstrate how vital flowering plants are to their survival.
How to Explore the Western Monarch Trail
The butterflies’ behaviour varies at different times of day and depending on the weather.In the mornings, while temperatures are still cool, step out of the cottage in the Fernwood Resort where you stay overnight, and you’ll find many butterflies hanging together on the branches and trunks of trees at the overwintering sites.As the day starts to heat up—typically by late morning or early afternoon—you’ll be amazed at the phenomenon “sunburst”—the butterflies start flying around in search of nearby nectar.Keep your eyes skyward.Don’t grab your camera.Just be in the moment.
( )21.What’s the Western Monarch Trail initiative aimed at
A.Providing a travel route.
B.Encountering butterflies.
C.Promoting organic farming.
D.Advocating species conservation.
( )22.What do we know about Andrew Molera State Park
A.It holds many nectar gardens.
B.It’s pleasant throughout winter.
C.It has sufficient food for butterflies.
D.It’s home to butterflies all year around.
( )23.What can travellers do along the Western Monarch Trail
A.Take photos of nature as required.
B.Enjoy comfortable weather all the year.
C.Witness butterflies’ different activities.
D.Have accommodation with breakfast.
B
One of the advantages of social media is that we get to see aspects of people’s lives that can be rather surprising.In fact, some of the videos that get shared remind us of the many hidden—and not-so-hidden—talents that are out there.
Recently a video was shared of a construction worker taking a break and treating his co-workers to a beautiful musical interlude (插曲) in their busy day.Archie Gould, a painter working for a specialised painting company in Edmonton, was carrying out a job in front of a library.Looking in the window, one of his workmates noticed there was a public piano inside.
Gould explained to CTV News that his workmates were aware that he’d played the piano for years, but he’d never been able to showcase his talents.Therefore on the first day on site, Gould sat down in his paint-stained work clothes to play for his workmates.
“It was so heart-melting.I love classical music to begin with.Seeing him playing exceptionally well, I was totally touched,” his workmate, Kerrie Bates, shared her reaction to Gould’s performance.As for Gould, he was also delighted to have the opportunity to show his workmates that he was indeed able to play the piano.
The performance was shared online, where it notched up an impressive number of views.And Gould come up with why he thought the video had become so popular, “I think half the reason that the video blew up is that I look like a construction worker.No one expects a construction worker to just demonstrate some classical music like it’s nothing.”
However, his performance is not just a lesson in looking beyond a person’s outward appearance.It also reminds us that we should develop our talents gradually and enjoy them as and when we can.While we might not all be able to become professional pianists or singers, there’s so much joy to be had in having a passion and sharing it with others.
( )24.What role does social media play according to the first paragraph
A.A platform for people to show talents.
B.Means of communication and expression.
C.Place for people to share common interest.
D.A tool to remind us of some important things.
( )25.How did Kerrie bates react to Gould’s performance
A.She considered it was incredible.
B.She thought it held lasting artistic valued.
C.She found it was more accessible to workers.
D.She believed it deserved a great deal of fame.
( )26.What does the underlined phrase “notched up” in Paragraph 5 probably mean
A.Reserved.
B.Required.
C.Convinced.
D.Earned.
( )27.What does Gould’s story convey
A.The early bird catches the worm.
B.Never judge a book by its cover.
C.Actions speak louder than words.
D.Nothing is difficult to a willing heart.
C
A new trend called “praise groups” or “in-need-of-praise” chat groups has become popular on Chinese social media.In Chinese culture, where modesty (谦逊) is valued, openly seeking and giving praise is uncommon.These chat groups provide a platform for people to receive compliments (赞扬) and encouragement, which are often lacking in their daily lives.
To join a praise group, users can pay a fee on e-commerce sites, starting at 50 yuan for five minutes of compliments.The group members will then show the person with praises and kind words.The compliments can be designed for a friend or loved one as well.Participants have found that being praised by strangers can help lift their spirits and improve their self-confidence.
For example, Meng Zha, a college student, tried the service and found it amusing and helpful.She received compliments on her appearance and even some lyrics from popular songs.Ms Meng couldn’t help but laugh at the compliments and expressed her desire to post such high-quality praises in the future.
Praise groups have appeared as a way for people in China to seek and receive compliments and encouragement that may be lacking in their daily lives.They provide a positive and uplifting experience for participants, improving a sense of happiness and self-worth.
Those who support the groups see them as a method of dealing with extremely bad moods (情绪) which are often related to things happening on the Internet.“At first, the purpose of this group is to make us learn to praise others and accept others’ praises confidently.Here we can drop everything, and use our hearts to praise and support others,” one member said.“But the life journey is long and there are some unexpected situations that we can only depend on ourselves to face when there is no one out there to offer help.”
( )28.What is the purpose of praise groups
A.To make ordinary people widely popular.
B.To solve people’s problems.
C.To share common interests.
D.To make others confident and happy.
( )29.What can we learn about Meng Zha from Paragraph 3
A.She was not strong enough.
B.She was satisfied with the service.
C.She was under working stress.
D.She was a gifted singer in her area.
( )30.What does the underlined word “uplifting” in Paragraph 4 mean
A.Surprising and rare.
B.Exciting and cheerful.
C.Sad and unforgettable.
D.Worrying and uncomfortable.
( )31.How does the group praise others in the last paragraph according the member
A.Honestly. 　　B.Easily.
C.Slightly. 　　D.Informally.
D
When we, as humans, get slightly injured, we treat our own wounds.Even sometimes we go to see doctors.But in the wild animal kingdom, medical care is much different.For one Sumatran orangutan (猩猩), a facial wound may be lethal because it could cause infection and pain.However, the large orange primate (灵长目动物) found a way to treat himself using a native-growing plant.
Rakus, a Sumatran orangutan, lives in Suaq Balimbing, Indonesia.Sumatran orangutans, with only about 14,613 surviving, are faced with dying out.Biologists study the great apes in their habitats.When they noticed Rakus’s wound they paid attention to it.But what happened three days later surprised them.Rakus applied a plant called Akar Kuning to his wound, creating a protective layer over the wound.
The plant is known for reducing pain and preventing infection, but it is not a food for the local orangutans.
Biologists say, “It is possible that Rakus brought this knowledge from his birthplace.Therefore, it is possible that the behaviour is shown by more individuals like him outside the Suaq research area.”
Luckily for Rakus, his treatment worked and his wound was cured without incident.While other examples of great apes treating wounds have been recorded, the selective treatment of only the wound and the layering of plant material in different consistencies were marvelous (了不起的).
According to the biologists, this remarkable observation is the first report of active wound management with a biologically active substance in a great ape species and provides new insights into the existence of self-medication in our closest relatives.
( )32.What does the underlined word “lethal” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A.Deadly. 　　B.Avoidable.
C.Curable. 　　D.Obvious.
( )33.What surprised biologists about Rakus during their research
A.It feeds on Akar Kuning—a local plant.
B.Its habitats have been destroyed wholly.
C.It can’t deal with its wounds timely.
D.It uses a native plant to cure itself.
( )34.Which is right about the observation on Sumatran orangutans
A.It focuses on animal protection.
B.It first brought in biological active materials.
C.It makes for knowing well of self-medication in the species.
D.It makes a big difference in saving apes in danger.
( )35.Where is the passage probably taken from
A.A news report.
B.A science fiction.
C.A geographic magazine.
D.A poster about endangered animals.
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。
Cultural heritage is an essential part of our identity, history and traditions.It includes buildings, monuments, artworks, books, music and other artefacts.　36　 However, the preservation of cultural heritage is not always guaranteed, and many valuable pieces have been lost or destroyed over time.
So, what can we do to protect our cultural heritage The first step is to raise awareness about its importance.People need to understand that cultural heritage is not just a collection of old things.　37　 We should appreciate and respect it, and encourage others to do so as well.
Another way to protect cultural heritage is through legislation.　38　 They can also provide funding for restoration and maintenance projects, and impose penalties on those who damage or destroy cultural heritage.
Education plays a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage.Schools and universities can teach students about the value of cultural heritage and how to care for it.　39　
Technology can be a useful tool in protecting cultural heritage.Digitisation allows us to preserve and share cultural artefacts with a wider audience, while also reducing the risk of damage or loss.Virtual reality can also be used to recreate historical sites and buildings, allowing people to experience them in a new and immersive (身临其境的) way.
　40　 By raising awareness, establishing laws, educating people and using technology, we can ensure that our cultural heritage is preserved for future generations to enjoy and appreciate.
A.Historic buildings are climate friendly.
B.It is also a symbol of our cultural diversity and creativity.
C.Protecting cultural heritage requires a collective effort.
D.To be kept alive, cultural heritage must be related to its community.
E.This non-renewable treasure should be passed down from one generation to another.
F.Governments can establish laws and regulations to protect historic sites, buildings and artifacts.
G.Museums and other cultural institutions can offer exhibitions and events that show the importance of cultural heritage.
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。
Many years ago, when I was a young man in my twenties, I worked as a salesman for a piano company.We sold our pianos all over the state by 　41　 in small town newspapers and then we would send the pianos to those who had 　42　.
Every time we would receive a reply on a 　43　 which said, “Please bring me a new piano for my little 　44　.I can pay $10 a month with my egg money.”
Of course, we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month, so we ignored her postcards.
A couple of years later, I 　45　 my own piano company, and when I advertised in that area, the postcards started coming to me.For months, I ignored them—what else could I do
But then, one day when I was in the area something came over me.I had a piano on my little lorry.Despite knowing that I was about to make a 　46　 business decision, I delivered the piano to her and told her I would carry the contract (合同) myself at $10 a month with no interest, and that would 　47　 52 payments.
I thought I had just 　48　 a new piano.But the payments came in, all 52 of them as 　49　.It was 　50　! Later, I put the incident out of my mind for 20 years.
Then one day I was in Memphis on other business.　51　 I was sitting at the bar having a drink at the Holiday Inn, I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me.I 　52　, and there was a lovely young woman playing a very nice grand piano.
I was surprised by her excellent performance, and I 　53　 my drink and moved to a table beside her.She smiled at me, and when she took a 　54　 she sat down at my table.
“Aren’t you the man who sold my grandma a piano a long time ago ” I 　55　 remembered.My goodness, it was her! It was the little girl—the old lady’s granddaughter! 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
( )41.A.advertising B.explaining
C.suggesting D.announcing
( )42.A.replied B.answered
C.received D.decided
( )43.A.book B.letter
C.postcard D.newspaper
( )44.A.son B.daughter
C.grandson D.granddaughter
( )45.A.imagined B.owned
C.developed D.devoted
( )46.A.big B.quick
C.terrible D.wonderful
( )47.A.offer　 B.indicate
C.ensure　 D.mean
( )48.A.thrown away B.taken over
C.given out D.turned out
( )49.A.advised B.agreed
C.told D.paid
( )50.A.doubtful B.natural
C.surprising D.reasonable
( )51.A.As 　 B.If
C.Because D.Until
( )52.A.made out B.took off
C.came about D.looked around
( )53.A.took up B.picked up
C.made up D.turned up
( )54.A.walk B.lesson
C.break　 D.moment
( )55.A.suddenly 　 B.regularly
C.normally D.carefully　
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。
Sometimes words aren’t enough and the only true way to express how you feel is through emojis (表情符号).
Now, instead of 　56　 (search) through rows of almost 900 symbols, an app will automatically “translate” everything you want to say into the popular 　57　 (character).
The app is available for free on iOS and Android.To start, users tap the microphone icon on the screen 　58　 (speak).Their words are then translated by the app and represented on-screen as emoji icons.Recipients can either reply in emoji 　59　 translate from emoji to text.
　60　 (develop) by a London-based company, the app aims to help parents understand their kids’ “language”.Executive creative director at the company, said: “Technology 　61　(change) the way we communicate many times in the past hundred years, and 　62　 the rapid rise of emojis we’re seeing it again.To welcome this new and universal language, we created a voice-to-emoji translator 　63　 ensures it’s not just teenagers having all the fun.”
In 2015, one emoji icon 　64　 (pick) as the “word” of the year, chosen by Oxford Dictionaries.The yellow smiley face, known as “face with tears of joy”, was the most 　65　 (wide) used emoji that year.
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,你校将举办一次校园艺术节,你受学生会委托邀请你校外教Henry参加。请你给他写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.说明写信目的;
2.艺术节的具体信息(时间、地点、活动等);
3.希望他能表演节目。
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。
For many years, I had a recurring (重复出现的) dream.I was a little girl again, rushing about, trying to get ready for school.
“Hurry, you’ll be late for school,” my mother called to me.
“I am hurrying, Mum! What did I do with my books ”
Deep inside I knew where the dream came from.It was about some unfinished business in my life.As a kid, I loved everything about school.I loved books, teachers, tests and homework.Most of all I longed to someday march down the aisle (通道)to receive my diploma.That seemed more appealing even than getting married.
But at 15, I had to drop out because my parents couldn’t afford tuition (学费).My hope of getting a diploma was dead, or so I thought.Pretty soon, I married and had three children, and I thought: “There goes my diploma.”
Even so, I wanted my children to be educated.But Linda, our youngest child, had juvenile arthritis (幼年型关节炎) in her hands and knees, which made it impossible for her to function in a normal classroom.I felt really sorry for her and I didn’t want her to live her life with regret.I didn’t give up hope of her being back to school in some way.
One day, I saw an ad in the newspaper for evening courses.“That’s the answer,” I said to myself.Linda always feels better in the evening, so I’ll just sign her up for night school.
Linda was busy filling out enrollment (入学) forms when the secretary said, “Mrs Schantz, why don’t you come back to school ”
I laughed, “There’s no way! I’m 55!” But he persisted, and before I knew what I had done, I was enrolled for classes in English and crafts.“This is only an experiment,” I “warned” him, but he just smiled.So, I told myself to try for just a semester and to see if it would work.Anyway, my dream was still there in my heart.
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 exciting to go to school again but it was no game.
Paragraph 2:
Linda and I saw each other through all these years.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。
(　A　)1.How did the man go to the village
A.By car.
B.By train.
C.By bike.
(　B　)2.Where are the speakers
A.In the office.
B.At home.
C.At a restaurant.
(　C　)3.At what time does Mary’s café close now
A.5:00.
B.6:00.
C.7:00.
(　A　)4.What are the speakers talking about
A.A presentation.
B.A writer.
C.A novel.
(　B　)5.What does the woman think of her job
A.Difficult.
B.Interesting.
C.Annoying.
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 relation is the woman to the man
A.His doctor.
B.His mother.
C.His PE teacher.
(　C　)7.What does the woman advise the man to do
A.Take regular tests.
B.Join a health club.
C.Get lots of fresh air.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　B　)8.What does the man like to paint most
A.People. B.Boats. C.Plants.
(　A　)9.Where does the man sell most of his works
A.At a museum.
B.At home.
C.On the website.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　C　)10.What does the man think of the woman’s place
A.It’s a little small.
B.It’s big enough.
C.It’s in a mess.
(　A　)11.How long will the woman stay in Asia
A.For two weeks.
B.For two months.
C.For two years.
(　C　)12.What does the man suggest the woman take
A.Six pairs of jeans.
B.Five T-shirts.
C.A raincoat.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　B　)13.Why does the woman make the phone call
A.To ask for help.
B.To report problems.
C.To offer information.
(　B　)14.What do we know about the shop
A.It was broken into.
B.It is in bad condition.
C.It is owned by the woman.
(　B　)15.What does the man offer to do for the woman
A.Tell Hilary about the shop.
B.Put her through to an officer.
C.Deal with the window of the shop.
(　C　)16.What does the woman suggest doing
A.Removing the rock above the beach.
B.Stopping the children from playing on the beach.
C.Putting up a warning sign about the dangerous rocks.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　A　)17.What is the speaker’s opinion about the three places
A.Historic.
B.Natural.
C.Entertaining.
(　B　)18.What do we know about Black Rock Caves
A.They exist for half a million years.
B.They are open daily for seven months.
C.There is a special attraction on April evenings.
(　A　)19.What is the Salter House best known for
A.The kitchen.
B.The paintings.
C.The furniture.
(　C　)20.What can people do in the village factory
A.Drink special tea in the Tea Shop.
B.Try on clothes two hundred years old.
C.Find out how people used to make sweets.
【听力材料】
Text 1
W: You had a wonderful holiday in the village.That sounds like fun.
M: Yes, it was.
W: How did you get there Did you go by train
M: No.We wanted to take our bikes with us so Dad drove us there.
Text 2
M: It’s almost 11:30.Aren’t you hungry
W: Yeah, but I’m busy with this report.My boss will need it tomorrow.Could you make lunch today
M: I’d love to, but there is nothing in the fridge.Let’s have some bread for now.
Text 3
M: My friends and I are going to Mary’s café after school, Mum.　
W: But it closes at five o’clock.You won’t have much time there.
M: No, it’s changed.It’s open until seven now.But I’ll be home at about six, I think.
W: All right.That’s fine.
Text 4
M: Mrs Green asked us to make a short video about the writer we choose and present it in class tomorrow.
W: How long has it got to be
M: A minute.
W: What One minute And we’ve got to give all the important information about the writer’s life and his novels…
Text 5
M: Do you find your job hard in the learning centre for kids I sometimes get annoyed with kids.They are troublesome.
W: No, not at all.Working with kids is so much more fun than working with adults.
Text 6
W: Well, all your tests are clear, so it looks as if you have now completely recovered.How are you feeling
M: Much stronger, but I still get headaches.
W: Hmm, are you getting regular exercise and lots of fresh air
M: Well, no.I wasn’t strong enough to exercise after the operations so…
W: Well, to get rid of those headaches, I’ll give you some medicine.Take one spoon every four hours for the next two days.I suggest you take up something like jogging.You should also get lots of fresh air.
M: Thanks for your advice.My mother gave me the same advice, too.OK, I’ll join a health club next week.
Text 7
W: Hi, my name is Helen.I have to interview an artist for our school newspaper.Can I ask you some questions
M: Yes.
W: What do you enjoy painting most People or plants
M: Boats actually, but painting water is really difficult.
W: And where do you sell your paintings
M: I have an exhibition at home, but most of my works are sold at Starwich Museum.It has also got its own website.
W: How much are your paintings
M: My oil paintings cost about $2,000.
W: Wow!
M: Would you like to be an artist
W: I want to be an actress actually.Thanks for answering my questions!
Text 8
M: Wow! Gina, it looks like a strong wind hit your place.Look at all those things here and there.Are all of them going to fit in that bag
W: Hmm, I’m not sure.Maybe the bag is a little small.Should I change it for a big enough one
M: Well, let’s go through all those things first…Oh, no, you’ve got six pairs of jeans here, and, wait, too many T-shirts! And five hats! You’re only going for two weeks, not two months or two years.
W: OK, I’ll take two pairs of jeans and three T-shirts and two hats.How’s that
M: That helps a bit.Are you taking a raincoat The summer can be pretty wet in Asia.A raincoat is a good idea.
W: OK, I’ll pack one.Hey, you’re useful to have around.
Text 9
M: Good morning.Haven Pool Borough Council.How may I help you
W: Hello, my name is Jenny Smith and I’m just ringing to report a few problems in my local area.
M: What problems are those
W: Well, the first one is the shop next to my house.It’s been empty for about a year and it’s falling into disrepair.Quite a few of the windows are broken.
M: I see.Well, I’m afraid that’s not our responsibility here.It would be up to the owner.
W: I understand that, but I’ve called the owner several times and he refused to do anything about it.
M: Well, in that case, you need to talk to the community officer.Her name is Hilary Sharpe.I can put you through to her if you like.
W: Wonderful.Before you put me through, there was another problem.It is to do with the sharp and big rocks above South Sands Beach.I watched some children playing there the other day and I think it’s really dangerous.It needs some sort of warning sign at least.
M: OK.I got that.I’ll deal with it right away.Thank you.
Text 10
Today I’d like to tell you about some of the famous places in history.
Let’s start with the oldest first.Black Rock Caves have been there for over two million years.And, for half a million years, they were home to people and various animals.You can explore these ancient homes and imagine what life was like for the people who lived here.The caves are open daily from the start of April to the end of October.A special attraction on evenings in August is walk by candlelight.
Next I recommend a visit to the Salter House.This was built by Sir Joshua Salter and dates back to 1765.The Salter family are still living here today.The house became famous in 1982 when the TV series Aunt Dorothy was filmed there.The furniture and paintings are well worth seeing, but the attraction nobody wants to miss is the kitchen.This is where Aunt Dorothy cooked her huge meals.
And don’t forget to visit The Old Port.Maybe you’ll need several hours to see everything there, especially if you take a trip along the riverside as far as the fishing village.There you get the chance to try on traditional clothes from a hundred years ago.You can buy gifts in the old village stores and eat delicious small food in the Tea Shop.If you visit the village factory, you can see how sweets were made a hundred years ago, and taste them, too.
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
Each autumn, millions of butterflies across the U.S.and Canada fly up to 4,000 km to central Mexico.Travellers can see the butterflies overwintering on the Western Monarch Trail, a 465-mile, road trip-friendly conservation initiative that links over a dozen stops along the route.
Helping the Butterflies
Organisers of the initiative created educational courses in English and Spanish explaining the butterflies’ annual travelling and the challenges they face.The signs also outline ways travellers can help the butterflies recover, such as by supporting chemical-free farms and planting native nectar (花蜜) gardens.
Why Butterflies Fly to the California Coast
Many stops, including Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove and Andrew Molera State Park, are overwintering sites where, from October to February, travellers can see thousands of butterflies gathering in forests in areas with mild temperatures.
Other sites, like the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and Avila Valley Barn, grow flowers that provide sugary, high-calorie food for the butterflies to eat.Butterflies settling here demonstrate how vital flowering plants are to their survival.
How to Explore the Western Monarch Trail
The butterflies’ behaviour varies at different times of day and depending on the weather.In the mornings, while temperatures are still cool, step out of the cottage in the Fernwood Resort where you stay overnight, and you’ll find many butterflies hanging together on the branches and trunks of trees at the overwintering sites.As the day starts to heat up—typically by late morning or early afternoon—you’ll be amazed at the phenomenon “sunburst”—the butterflies start flying around in search of nearby nectar.Keep your eyes skyward.Don’t grab your camera.Just be in the moment.
(　D　)21.What’s the Western Monarch Trail initiative aimed at
A.Providing a travel route.
B.Encountering butterflies.
C.Promoting organic farming.
D.Advocating species conservation.
(　B　)22.What do we know about Andrew Molera State Park
A.It holds many nectar gardens.
B.It’s pleasant throughout winter.
C.It has sufficient food for butterflies.
D.It’s home to butterflies all year around.
(　C　)23.What can travellers do along the Western Monarch Trail
A.Take photos of nature as required.
B.Enjoy comfortable weather all the year.
C.Witness butterflies’ different activities.
D.Have accommodation with breakfast.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了每年秋天数百万只蝴蝶从美国和加拿大飞往墨西哥中部的越冬之旅。游客可以在Western Monarch Trail上看到蝴蝶越冬的场景。
21.D　【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“…Western Monarch Trail, a 465-mile, road trip-friendly conservation initiative that links over a dozen stops along the route”及Helping the Butterflies部分中的“The signs also outline ways travellers can help the butterflies recover…”可知,Western Monarch Trail计划的目标是倡导物种保护。
22.B　【解析】 推理判断题。根据Why Butterflies Fly to the California Coast部分中的“…travellers can see thousands of butterflies gathering in forests in areas with mild temperatures”可知,Andrew Molera State Park的整个冬天都很宜人。
23.C　【解析】 细节理解题。根据How to Explore the Western Monarch Trail部分内容可知,早晨许多蝴蝶悬挂在越冬地点的树枝和树干上,在上午晚些时候或下午早些时候可以看到蝴蝶开始四处飞行,寻找附近的花蜜,所以旅行者在Western Monarch Trail可以观看到蝴蝶的不同行为。
B
One of the advantages of social media is that we get to see aspects of people’s lives that can be rather surprising.In fact, some of the videos that get shared remind us of the many hidden—and not-so-hidden—talents that are out there.
Recently a video was shared of a construction worker taking a break and treating his co-workers to a beautiful musical interlude (插曲) in their busy day.Archie Gould, a painter working for a specialised painting company in Edmonton, was carrying out a job in front of a library.Looking in the window, one of his workmates noticed there was a public piano inside.
Gould explained to CTV News that his workmates were aware that he’d played the piano for years, but he’d never been able to showcase his talents.Therefore on the first day on site, Gould sat down in his paint-stained work clothes to play for his workmates.
“It was so heart-melting.I love classical music to begin with.Seeing him playing exceptionally well, I was totally touched,” his workmate, Kerrie Bates, shared her reaction to Gould’s performance.As for Gould, he was also delighted to have the opportunity to show his workmates that he was indeed able to play the piano.
The performance was shared online, where it notched up an impressive number of views.And Gould come up with why he thought the video had become so popular, “I think half the reason that the video blew up is that I look like a construction worker.No one expects a construction worker to just demonstrate some classical music like it’s nothing.”
However, his performance is not just a lesson in looking beyond a person’s outward appearance.It also reminds us that we should develop our talents gradually and enjoy them as and when we can.While we might not all be able to become professional pianists or singers, there’s so much joy to be had in having a passion and sharing it with others.
(　A　)24.What role does social media play according to the first paragraph
A.A platform for people to show talents.
B.Means of communication and expression.
C.Place for people to share common interest.
D.A tool to remind us of some important things.
(　A　)25.How did Kerrie bates react to Gould’s performance
A.She considered it was incredible.
B.She thought it held lasting artistic valued.
C.She found it was more accessible to workers.
D.She believed it deserved a great deal of fame.
(　D　)26.What does the underlined phrase “notched up” in Paragraph 5 probably mean
A.Reserved.
B.Required.
C.Convinced.
D.Earned.
(　B　)27.What does Gould’s story convey
A.The early bird catches the worm.
B.Never judge a book by its cover.
C.Actions speak louder than words.
D.Nothing is difficult to a willing heart.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位名叫Archie Gould的建筑工人在工作期间,利用休息时间弹奏钢琴,给同事们带来了惊喜和享受的故事。
24.A　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“One of the advantages of social media is that we get to see aspects of people’s lives that can be rather surprising.”可知,社交媒体为人们提供了一个展示才华的平台。
25.A　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“‘It was so heart-melting.I love classical music to begin with.Seeing him playing exceptionally well, I was totally touched’”可知,Kerrie Bates认为Gould的表演令人难以置信,非常出色。
26.D　【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“why he thought the video had become so popular”可知,视频在网络上很受欢迎,获得了令人赞叹的观看次数。notched up意为“获得”,与earned意思相近。
27.B　【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文可知,文章提到Gould穿着沾满油漆的工作服在休息时间弹奏钢琴,他的同事们非常惊讶于他弹得如此出色。Gould认为视频走红的原因是他看起来像个建筑工人,没人期望一个建筑工人能演奏古典音乐。由此推知,Gould的故事传达了不要以貌取人的道理,人们不能仅仅根据外表来判断一个人的能力或才华。
C
A new trend called “praise groups” or “in-need-of-praise” chat groups has become popular on Chinese social media.In Chinese culture, where modesty (谦逊) is valued, openly seeking and giving praise is uncommon.These chat groups provide a platform for people to receive compliments (赞扬) and encouragement, which are often lacking in their daily lives.
To join a praise group, users can pay a fee on e-commerce sites, starting at 50 yuan for five minutes of compliments.The group members will then show the person with praises and kind words.The compliments can be designed for a friend or loved one as well.Participants have found that being praised by strangers can help lift their spirits and improve their self-confidence.
For example, Meng Zha, a college student, tried the service and found it amusing and helpful.She received compliments on her appearance and even some lyrics from popular songs.Ms Meng couldn’t help but laugh at the compliments and expressed her desire to post such high-quality praises in the future.
Praise groups have appeared as a way for people in China to seek and receive compliments and encouragement that may be lacking in their daily lives.They provide a positive and uplifting experience for participants, improving a sense of happiness and self-worth.
Those who support the groups see them as a method of dealing with extremely bad moods (情绪) which are often related to things happening on the Internet.“At first, the purpose of this group is to make us learn to praise others and accept others’ praises confidently.Here we can drop everything, and use our hearts to praise and support others,” one member said.“But the life journey is long and there are some unexpected situations that we can only depend on ourselves to face when there is no one out there to offer help.”
(　D　)28.What is the purpose of praise groups
A.To make ordinary people widely popular.
B.To solve people’s problems.
C.To share common interests.
D.To make others confident and happy.
(　B　)29.What can we learn about Meng Zha from Paragraph 3
A.She was not strong enough.
B.She was satisfied with the service.
C.She was under working stress.
D.She was a gifted singer in her area.
(　B　)30.What does the underlined word “uplifting” in Paragraph 4 mean
A.Surprising and rare.
B.Exciting and cheerful.
C.Sad and unforgettable.
D.Worrying and uncomfortable.
(　A　)31.How does the group praise others in the last paragraph according the member
A.Honestly. 　　B.Easily.
C.Slightly. 　　D.Informally.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了夸夸群的含义及其给人们带来的好处。
28.D　【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“These chat groups provide a platform for people to receive compliments(赞扬) and encouragement…”及第四段中的“Praise groups have appeared as a way for people in China to look for and receive compliments and encouragement…”可知,这些群聊为人们提供了一个接受赞美和鼓励的平台,是人们寻求和接受日常生活中可能缺乏的赞美和鼓励的一种方式。由此推知,夸夸群的目的是让人们变得自信和快乐。
29.B　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Ms Meng couldn’t help but laugh at the compliments and expressed her desire to post such high-quality praises in the future.”可知,孟女士希望也能发表这样高质量的赞扬。由此可知,孟女士对夸夸群的服务是很满意的。
30.B　【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句子可知,此处表示它为参与者提供了积极的体验,提高了幸福感和自我价值感,画线单词与positive为并列关系。由此可知,uplifting意为“令人振奋的;使人开心的”,与exciting and cheerful意思相近。
31.A　【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Here we can drop everything, and use our hearts to praise and support others”可知,其中一个成员认为,在群里可以放下一切,用心去赞美和支持别人。由此可知,小组成员认为这类群是在真诚地赞美别人。
D
When we, as humans, get slightly injured, we treat our own wounds.Even sometimes we go to see doctors.But in the wild animal kingdom, medical care is much different.For one Sumatran orangutan (猩猩), a facial wound may be lethal because it could cause infection and pain.However, the large orange primate (灵长目动物) found a way to treat himself using a native-growing plant.
Rakus, a Sumatran orangutan, lives in Suaq Balimbing, Indonesia.Sumatran orangutans, with only about 14,613 surviving, are faced with dying out.Biologists study the great apes in their habitats.When they noticed Rakus’s wound they paid attention to it.But what happened three days later surprised them.Rakus applied a plant called Akar Kuning to his wound, creating a protective layer over the wound.
The plant is known for reducing pain and preventing infection, but it is not a food for the local orangutans.
Biologists say, “It is possible that Rakus brought this knowledge from his birthplace.Therefore, it is possible that the behaviour is shown by more individuals like him outside the Suaq research area.”
Luckily for Rakus, his treatment worked and his wound was cured without incident.While other examples of great apes treating wounds have been recorded, the selective treatment of only the wound and the layering of plant material in different consistencies were marvelous (了不起的).
According to the biologists, this remarkable observation is the first report of active wound management with a biologically active substance in a great ape species and provides new insights into the existence of self-medication in our closest relatives.
(　A　)32.What does the underlined word “lethal” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A.Deadly. 　　B.Avoidable.
C.Curable. 　　D.Obvious.
(　D　)33.What surprised biologists about Rakus during their research
A.It feeds on Akar Kuning—a local plant.
B.Its habitats have been destroyed wholly.
C.It can’t deal with its wounds timely.
D.It uses a native plant to cure itself.
(　C　)34.Which is right about the observation on Sumatran orangutans
A.It focuses on animal protection.
B.It first brought in biological active materials.
C.It makes for knowing well of self-medication in the species.
D.It makes a big difference in saving apes in danger.
(　A　)35.Where is the passage probably taken from
A.A news report.
B.A science fiction.
C.A geographic magazine.
D.A poster about endangered animals.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了科学家发现一只苏门答腊猩猩可以用一种本土的植物来治疗的事件。
32.A　【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“because it could cause infection and pain”可知,苏门答腊猩猩面部的伤可能是致命的,因为会导致感染或者疼痛,lethal意为“致命的”,与deadly意思相近。
33.D　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But what happened three days later surprised them.Rakus applied a plant called Akar Kuning to his wound, creating a protective layer over the wound.”可知,Rakus用一种本土植物来治愈自己,这让生物研究者深感惊讶。
34.C　【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“this remarkable observation is the first report of active wound management…provides new insights into the existence of self-medication in our closest relatives”可知,关于苏门答腊猩猩的观察,让人们对这个物种的自我治疗有了更好的了解。
35.A　【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了苏门答腊猩猩可以用一种本土植物来疗伤,由此推知,文章可能摘自新闻报道。
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。
Cultural heritage is an essential part of our identity, history and traditions.It includes buildings, monuments, artworks, books, music and other artefacts.　36　 However, the preservation of cultural heritage is not always guaranteed, and many valuable pieces have been lost or destroyed over time.
So, what can we do to protect our cultural heritage The first step is to raise awareness about its importance.People need to understand that cultural heritage is not just a collection of old things.　37　 We should appreciate and respect it, and encourage others to do so as well.
Another way to protect cultural heritage is through legislation.　38　 They can also provide funding for restoration and maintenance projects, and impose penalties on those who damage or destroy cultural heritage.
Education plays a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage.Schools and universities can teach students about the value of cultural heritage and how to care for it.　39　
Technology can be a useful tool in protecting cultural heritage.Digitisation allows us to preserve and share cultural artefacts with a wider audience, while also reducing the risk of damage or loss.Virtual reality can also be used to recreate historical sites and buildings, allowing people to experience them in a new and immersive (身临其境的) way.
　40　 By raising awareness, establishing laws, educating people and using technology, we can ensure that our cultural heritage is preserved for future generations to enjoy and appreciate.
A.Historic buildings are climate friendly.
B.It is also a symbol of our cultural diversity and creativity.
C.Protecting cultural heritage requires a collective effort.
D.To be kept alive, cultural heritage must be related to its community.
E.This non-renewable treasure should be passed down from one generation to another.
F.Governments can establish laws and regulations to protect historic sites, buildings and artifacts.
G.Museums and other cultural institutions can offer exhibitions and events that show the importance of cultural heritage.
36.　E　　37.　B　　38.　F　
39.　G　　40.　C　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了文化遗产是人类身份、历史和传统的重要组成部分,并介绍了保护文化遗产的方法。
36.E　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“However…is not always guaranteed, and many valuable pieces have been lost or destroyed over time.”可知,文化遗产并没有得到很好的保护;“however”则暗示空格处和下文存在转折关系,空格处应说明文化遗产应该得到保护从而代代相传,选项E“这种不可再生的财富应该代代相传”符合语境。
37.B　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“cultural heritage is not just a collection of old things”可知,空格处会提到文化遗产还有哪些意义,选项B“它也是我们文化多样性和创造性的象征”承接上文。
38.F　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“Another way to protect cultural heritage is through legislation.”可知,空格处会具体阐述可以通过制定法律法规来保护文化遗产,选项F“政府可以制定法律法规来保护历史遗址、建筑和文物”承接上文。
39.G　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据空格前内容可知,本段主要讲述了教育界在保护文化遗产方面可做的贡献。空格处会接着介绍其他组织在保护遗产方面可做的贡献,选项G“博物馆和其他文化机构可以举办展览和活动,展示文化遗产的重要性”符合语境。
40.C　【解析】 考查段落大意。根据下文可知,本段主要讲述了保护遗产需要各方面的努力。选项C“保护文化遗产需要共同的努力”能概括本段段落大意。
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。
Many years ago, when I was a young man in my twenties, I worked as a salesman for a piano company.We sold our pianos all over the state by 　41　 in small town newspapers and then we would send the pianos to those who had 　42　.
Every time we would receive a reply on a 　43　 which said, “Please bring me a new piano for my little 　44　.I can pay $10 a month with my egg money.”
Of course, we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month, so we ignored her postcards.
A couple of years later, I 　45　 my own piano company, and when I advertised in that area, the postcards started coming to me.For months, I ignored them—what else could I do
But then, one day when I was in the area something came over me.I had a piano on my little lorry.Despite knowing that I was about to make a 　46　 business decision, I delivered the piano to her and told her I would carry the contract (合同) myself at $10 a month with no interest, and that would 　47　 52 payments.
I thought I had just 　48　 a new piano.But the payments came in, all 52 of them as 　49　.It was 　50　! Later, I put the incident out of my mind for 20 years.
Then one day I was in Memphis on other business.　51　 I was sitting at the bar having a drink at the Holiday Inn, I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me.I 　52　, and there was a lovely young woman playing a very nice grand piano.
I was surprised by her excellent performance, and I 　53　 my drink and moved to a table beside her.She smiled at me, and when she took a 　54　 she sat down at my table.
“Aren’t you the man who sold my grandma a piano a long time ago ” I 　55　 remembered.My goodness, it was her! It was the little girl—the old lady’s granddaughter! 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
(　A　)41.A.advertising B.explaining
C.suggesting D.announcing
(　A　)42.A.replied B.answered
C.received D.decided
(　C　)43.A.book B.letter
C.postcard D.newspaper
(　D　)44.A.son B.daughter
C.grandson D.granddaughter
(　B　)45.A.imagined B.owned
C.developed D.devoted
(　C　)46.A.big B.quick
C.terrible D.wonderful
(　D　)47.A.offer　 B.indicate
C.ensure　 D.mean
(　A　)48.A.thrown away B.taken over
C.given out D.turned out
(　B　)49.A.advised B.agreed
C.told D.paid
(　C　)50.A.doubtful B.natural
C.surprising D.reasonable
(　A　)51.A.As 　 B.If
C.Because D.Until
(　D　)52.A.made out B.took off
C.came about D.looked around
(　B　)53.A.took up B.picked up
C.made up D.turned up
(　C　)54.A.walk B.lesson
C.break　 D.moment
(　A　)55.A.suddenly 　 B.regularly
C.normally D.carefully　
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了主人公冒着亏钱的风险把一架钢琴以特殊的方式卖给一位老奶奶,老奶奶诚实守信地付清了钢琴款,而主人公的爱心成就了一位优秀的钢琴演奏家的故事。
41.A　【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“I worked as a salesman for a piano company.We sold our pianos”及空格后的“small town newspapers”并结合常识可知,售卖物品通常会采用打广告的方式。
42.A　【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“Every time we would receive a reply”可知,公司在收到订货的答复时,才会送货。
43.C　【解析】 考查名词。根据下文中的“so we ignored her postcards”可知,他们收到的是一张明信片。
44.D　【解析】 考查名词。根据下文中的“It was the little girl—the old lady’s granddaughter!”可知,这位老奶奶是要给自己的孙女买钢琴。
45.B　【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“when I advertised in that area, the postcards started coming to me”可知,作者开始自己打广告、收明信片,此处指作者拥有了自己的钢琴公司。
46.C　【解析】 考查形容词。根据下文语境可知,由于老奶奶特殊的分期付款方式对公司不利,所以这是一个糟糕的商业决定。
47.D　【解析】 考查动词。根据逻辑可知,按照合同,每个月付款10美元。这种付款方式意味着共52次的付款。
48.A　【解析】 考查动词短语。根据上文中的“I was about to make a 　46　 business decision”并结合上文语境可知,作者对老奶奶分期付款的方式并不满意,对老奶奶的支付能力没有信心,所以他觉得自己白白丢掉了一架钢琴。
49.B　【解析】 考查动词。根据空格前的“But the payments came in, all 52 of them”可知,此处指所有52笔付款都按照当初的协议如期到账。
50.C　【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文语境可知,由于作者没指望收到钢琴的全款,因此老奶奶能够分文不少付清全款是出乎作者意料的。
51.A　【解析】 考查连词。根据空格后的“I was sitting at the bar having a drink”可知,此处指当作者坐在酒吧喝酒时。
52.D　【解析】 考查动词短语。根据上文中的“I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me”可知,此处指作者听到优美的钢琴声时,环顾四周寻找琴声来源。
53.B　【解析】 考查动词短语。根据上文中的“I was surprised by her excellent performance”及下文中的“moved to a table beside her”可知,作者被钢琴声所吸引,因此拿起酒杯,走到那位演奏钢琴的女士跟前。
54.C　【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“she sat down at my table”可知,此处指在那位女士中场休息时,在作者的桌旁坐下。
55.A　【解析】 考查副词。根据上文中的“Later, I put the incident out of my mind for 20 years.”可知,后来作者忘记了卖给老奶奶钢琴这件事,在女士的提醒下,作者突然想起了这件事。
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。
Sometimes words aren’t enough and the only true way to express how you feel is through emojis (表情符号).
Now, instead of 　56　 (search) through rows of almost 900 symbols, an app will automatically “translate” everything you want to say into the popular 　57　 (character).
The app is available for free on iOS and Android.To start, users tap the microphone icon on the screen 　58　 (speak).Their words are then translated by the app and represented on-screen as emoji icons.Recipients can either reply in emoji 　59　 translate from emoji to text.
　60　 (develop) by a London-based company, the app aims to help parents understand their kids’ “language”.Executive creative director at the company, said: “Technology 　61　(change) the way we communicate many times in the past hundred years, and 　62　 the rapid rise of emojis we’re seeing it again.To welcome this new and universal language, we created a voice-to-emoji translator 　63　 ensures it’s not just teenagers having all the fun.”
In 2015, one emoji icon 　64　 (pick) as the “word” of the year, chosen by Oxford Dictionaries.The yellow smiley face, known as “face with tears of joy”, was the most 　65　 (wide) used emoji that year.
56.　searching　　　　 57.　characters　
58.　to speak 59.　or　
60.　Developed 61.　has changed　
62.　with 63.　that/which　
64.　was picked 65.　widely　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了国外某公司开发的一款能将表情符号与文字互译的应用软件。
56.searching　【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will translate,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;search和主语an app构成逻辑上的主谓关系,且位于介词of之后,应使用动词-ing形式作宾语。
57.characters　【解析】 考查名词单复数。空格处意为“字母;字”,character为可数名词,表示泛指概念,应使用名词复数形式。
58.to speak　【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tap,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;speak和主语users构成逻辑上的主谓关系,应使用动词不定式形式作目的状语。
59.or　【解析】 考查连词。either…or…意为“要么……要么……”,为固定搭配。
60.Developed　【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aim,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;develop和主语the app构成逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用动词-ed形式作定语;又因空格处位于句首,首字母应大写。
61.has changed　【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据下文中的“in the past hundred years”可知,此处应用现在完成时;又因主语Technology表达单数概念,助动词应用has,故填has changed。
62.with　【解析】 考查介词。with意为“随着……”,表示一种原因或伴随情况。
63.that/which　【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导定语从句,并在从句中充当主语,先行词为translator,指物,应使用关系代词that/which。
64.was picked　【解析】 考查动词的时态和语态及主谓一致。根据上文可知,此处应用一般过去时;分析句子结构可知,动词和主语构成动宾关系,应使用一般过去时的被动语态;又因主语one emoji icon表达单数概念,be动词应用was,故填was picked。
65.widely　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰形容词used,应使用wide的副词形式widely作状语。
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,你校将举办一次校园艺术节,你受学生会委托邀请你校外教Henry参加。请你给他写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.说明写信目的;
2.艺术节的具体信息(时间、地点、活动等);
3.希望他能表演节目。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Henry,
On behalf of the Students’ Union, I’m writing to invite you to take part in the art festival to be held in our school.
The art festival is scheduled to take place at 2:00 p.m.in the playground on 28 December, 2025.All the teachers as well as students will attend it and a variety of interesting performances will be put on, including songs, dances, cross talk, sketches and magic.
I do hope you will come and give us a performance, no matter what form it is.I’m sure your presence will make our festival more colourful.We are looking forward to your coming.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
For many years, I had a recurring (重复出现的) dream.I was a little girl again, rushing about, trying to get ready for school.
“Hurry, you’ll be late for school,” my mother called to me.
“I am hurrying, Mum! What did I do with my books ”
Deep inside I knew where the dream came from.It was about some unfinished business in my life.As a kid, I loved everything about school.I loved books, teachers, tests and homework.Most of all I longed to someday march down the aisle (通道)to receive my diploma.That seemed more appealing even than getting married.
But at 15, I had to drop out because my parents couldn’t afford tuition (学费).My hope of getting a diploma was dead, or so I thought.Pretty soon, I married and had three children, and I thought: “There goes my diploma.”
Even so, I wanted my children to be educated.But Linda, our youngest child, had juvenile arthritis (幼年型关节炎) in her hands and knees, which made it impossible for her to function in a normal classroom.I felt really sorry for her and I didn’t want her to live her life with regret.I didn’t give up hope of her being back to school in some way.
One day, I saw an ad in the newspaper for evening courses.“That’s the answer,” I said to myself.Linda always feels better in the evening, so I’ll just sign her up for night school.
Linda was busy filling out enrollment (入学) forms when the secretary said, “Mrs Schantz, why don’t you come back to school ”
I laughed, “There’s no way! I’m 55!” But he persisted, and before I knew what I had done, I was enrolled for classes in English and crafts.“This is only an experiment,” I “warned” him, but he just smiled.So, I told myself to try for just a semester and to see if it would work.Anyway, my dream was still there in my heart.
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 exciting to go to school again but it was no game.Sitting in a classroom full of kids was awkward, even if most of them were respectful and encouraging.During the day, I was still a busy married woman having loads of housework to do.In the evening, I was a hard-working student working on my courses.To my surprise, both Linda and I did very well in night school.I went back again the next semester, and my grades steadily improved.
Paragraph 2:
Linda and I saw each other through all these years.When I was down, Linda encouraged me, “Mum, you can’t quit now!” And when she was down, I encouraged her.I have to say it was a time which was really hard for both of us.But neither of us gave up.At last, I got my diploma.To my surprise, almost all of my classmates voted for me to be class speaker, and I got a $3,000 college scholarship.The unfinished business in my dreams was eventually finished.

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