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Unit 5 核心素养测评卷
(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 will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon
A. Rainy.
B. Cloudy.
C. Sunny.
(　A　)2. When does the train usually arrive in Rome in the morning
A. At 10∶15.
B. At 9∶30.
C. At 8∶15.
(　C　)3. Where are the speakers
A. At a movie theatre.
B. In a restaurant.
C. In the car.
(　C　)4. What does the man decide to do next
A. Go to the café.
B. Watch a different movie.
C. Continue watching the movie.
(　B　)5. How does the man probably feel
A. Confident.
B. Nervous.
C. Satisfied.
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。
(　C　)6. What did the man like doing
A. Hiking.
B. Swimming.
C. Taking photographs.
(　C　)7. What does the woman suggest in the end
A. The man should go more camping.
B. Family activities are very important.
C. Life could be fun without social media.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　B　)8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Ideas on friendship.
B. The woman and her friend.
C. How the woman helped a friend.
(　B　)9. What is true about Dorothy
A. She is from New York.
B. She is good at telling stories.
C. She met the woman at the age of sixteen.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　A　)10. What does the woman want to teach
A. Maths.
B. Science.
C. Art history.
(　B　)11. When will the woman graduate from college
A. In three years.
B. In about one year.
C. In nearly six months.
(　C　)12. What does the man imply in the end
A. He’s afraid to graduate.
B. He’s going to miss school.
C. He wants to begin his social life.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　B　)13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and secretary.
B. Mother and son.
C. Shopkeeper and customer.
(　C　)14. When will the man plan to walk his dog
A. In a few hours.
B. In a few days.
C. In a few months.
(　A　)15. What is the dog’s name
A. Spike. 　B. Bozo. 　C. Bingo.
(　C　)16. Why does the woman ask the man so many questions
A. She thinks he’s too young for a dog.
B. She doubts whether he can afford a dog.
C. She doesn’t think he’s responsible enough.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　A　)17. When is a laundry place usually opened
A. At 7 a.m.
B. At 11 a.m.
C. At 10 p.m.
(　B　)18. How many washers might a larger laundry place have
A. 48. 　　B. 24. 　　C. 12.
(　A　)19. According to the talk, what do people often do while waiting in the laundry place
A. Eat some food.
B. Chat with the employee.
C. Put their clothes out in the sun.
(　A　)20. What happened to the speaker’s sister at a laundry place
A. She met her husband.
B. She came across an accident.
C. She put her clothes in a wrong basket.
【听力材料】
Text 1
W: It’s a lovely day, isn’t it
M: Yes, indeed. Much better than the rain yesterday.
W: What’s the weather forecast for tomorrow
M: It says it will be nice most of the time. But there will be a few clouds in the afternoon.
Text 2
M: Is there a regular train service to Rome, aside from the additional one at 8∶15 p.m. tomorrow
W: Yes, there is a train every morning at 9∶30 that arrives in Rome at 10∶15.
Text 3
M: The sun is so hot. We have waited for one hour. How much longer will it take to get to the movie
W: It might take another half hour. I have never seen so much traffic at this time of the day. Please be patient.
M: Okay. That’s exactly when the movie is supposed to start.
Text 4
W: I don’t like this movie. It’s much too violent. I’m going to leave the theatre and go to the café across the street.
M: I’m going to stay until the end. I’ll meet you at the café when it’s over.
Text 5
M: I have an interview for a new job tomorrow. I’m not looking forward to it, though. I’m super on edge about everything.
W: You’ll do fine. You should wake up early and have a nice cup of tea to relax.
Text 6
W: Did you have a nice weekend, Charlie
M: Not really. I went camping with my family.
W: That sounds fun!
M: It wasn’t. Camping is so boring. I didn’t have any service on my phone the whole weekend!
W: That doesn’t sound like a big deal. Didn’t you enjoy hiking or swimming with your family
M: Not really. I enjoyed taking pictures of us fishing, but I couldn’t even post them until we got back on Monday.
W: Hmm…It sounds to me like you need to learn how to enjoy life without sharing every moment on social media.
Text 7
W: My oldest friend is Dorothy Green.
M: And how did you and Dorothy meet
W: Well, I met Dorothy when we were about eighteen years old. She had come to New York, but she was kicked out from her apartment. She couldn’t pay the rent, and so I asked her to move in with me. I had an apartment with an extra room, and that’s how we met.
M: What kinds of things do you do when you’re together
W: Well, we sit around, we talk about old times, and we gossip about a lot of friends that we have in common. Uh…She’s a wonderful storyteller, and I love to hear her stories. She’s also a fashion designer. We talk about clothes, politics and a lot of things.
Text 8
W: What are you going to major in
M: I’m thinking of majoring in art history, but I also love biology. What about you
W: I’m a maths major. I want to become a high school maths teacher.
M: I was thinking of becoming a science teacher, but I don’t think I’d be very good in the front of a classroom.
W: I think you just get used to it. When I was a little kid, I was really shy. But then I took a public speaking class in high school, and it really helped me.
M: Yeah. I guess practice makes perfect. What year are you in school
W: I’m a junior. How about you
M: I’m still in the second year. Wow, so you only have a year left after this one
W: Yeah. It feels strange. I’m not ready to graduate yet.
M: Maybe you’ll feel differently next year.
W: I doubt it. I’m really going to miss college.
M: Really I can’t wait to get out into the real world.
Text 9
W: Who’s this little guy
M: This is my new puppy.
W: Are you sure you’re ready to take care of a dog
M: Mum, I’m thirty-five years old! Of course I can take care of a dog.
W: Okay, I’m just checking. You’re not the most…how do I put this…responsible person. Will you walk him every day 　
M: I’m just carrying him around for now. He’s so small. Also, he’s not allowed to go on walks for a few months.
W: That doesn’t seem healthy.
M: He has to get his shots first so he doesn’t get sick. That’s what happens for all puppies.
W: Do you have enough food for him
M: Of course I do. I have special puppy food. I also bought a bunch of toys and treats.
W: Well, don’t spoil him! Does he have a name
M: I named him Spike.
W: Spike He looks more like a Bingo or Bozo to me.
M: Bozo Where did you come up with that name
W: It just popped into my head.
Text 10
People who live in cities usually take their dirty clothes to a laundry place called a “laundromat”. These public businesses are usually open from 7∶00 a.m. to 10∶00 p.m. A smaller laundromat might have a dozen washers and a dozen dryers, while a larger one might have twice that number. Most places do not have any employees there, as there are simple instructions posted near the machines and everything can be done without assistance. Most people bring their own washing soap, but there is often a machine that sells small packages in case you run out or forget yours. During the weekend, it can be hard to find an open machine but it is much easier during the week. Many laundry places have TVs, video games, magazines, or free Wi-Fi. Recently, many laundry places have added cafés or bars. Because people usually spend a few hours doing their laundry, having a drink or a meal is a convenient and fun way to pass the time. Of course, when so many people are washing their clothes close to each other, it is easy to make mistakes. My sister actually met her husband at a laundromat after he put her clothes in his basket by accident.
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
In China, calligraphy takes an important position in traditional art. It is not only a means of communication, but also a means of expressing a person’s inner world.
Studying calligraphy is a physical as much as a mental exercise, which is about the control of breath and movement of body, shoulder, arm, and hand. The written characters are the result of achieving a certain balance.
This course for foreigners starts with a lecture to get students know about the techniques of how calligraphy was taught and learned over centuries in China. During the hands-on practice, we focus on the basic strokes (笔画) and forms of written Chinese characters. The focus is on the techniques, methods, and practice of brush writing. Students will learn to sit and to concentrate on the movement of the brush.
By the end of the course, students will finish a calligraphy artwork to bring back home.
Price: RMB 1,600 for up to 2 people, RMB 350 for one extra person added to the group.
The price includes expert fee, classroom space, material cost and all the tickets to the calligraphy shows in Central Art Museum this year.
This is a four-class course, with 2 hours of each class on Saturday nights in January.
Directions in both Chinese and English will be provided for you.
To book the programme, we do request a small deposit (订金) of RMB 600 per programme.You could pay the remaining balance on the day of the programme. You could directly pay the deposit by clicking “Buy Now” button below on the page.
(　B　)21. Who does this advertisement want to attract
A. Students who want to do physical exercise.
B. Foreigners interested in Chinese culture.
C. Students who want to learn traditional art.
D. Foreigners not good at communication.
(　A　)22. How much should a group of 4 people pay
A. RMB 2,300.
B. RMB 1,600.
C. RMB 350.
D. RMB 3,200.
(　B　)23. Where can you read this passage
A. In a tourist brochure.
B. On a website.
C. In an art museum.
D. In a reference book.
B
Some people say global English is no longer just controlled by British or American English, but is running free and developing unique local forms. Can you figure out the following terms
“I like your smile, but unlike you put your shoes on my face.” This is a way of saying “Keep off the grass.” Or “people mountain, people sea” which means “very crowded”.
These examples are what we call Chinglish. When it comes to Chinglish, if all you know is “good good study, day day up”, you will be considered “out man”.
Nowadays, more Chinglish words have been created. For example, a Chinese idiom is translated as “smilence”, a combination of the English words smile and silence.
Chinglish usually offers a humorous look at misuses of the English language in Chinese street signs, products, and advertising. They are favoured by some English-speaking tourists and visitors. Dominic Swire has been living in Beijing for a couple of years. “I think many Chinese people complain about the Chinglish and badly translated English. But you know, sometimes for us foreigners, it’s actually quite charming to see them. I think if the translations of English in China were all perfect, then something would be lost from Chinese culture.”
However, Chinglish will probably become a “cultural relic” in the near future. Beijing has made a comprehensive plan to improve foreign language services and correct Chinglish within five years. “It is very ridiculous (可笑的) to see Chinglish on the signs in some scenic spots. And they are a kind of barrier for communication between Chinese and people from other countries,” a Beijing citizen said.
Some Chinese university experts side with Chinglish. They argue that English has absorbed elements from other languages such as French and Spanish in its growth, and now it’s Chinese’s turn.
(　B　)24. What can we call Chinglish
A. The local words preventing foreigners from learning Chinese well.
B. The words combining English vocabulary and Chinese grammar.
C. The Chinese words which are difficult to translate.
D. English words which get new Chinese meanings.
(　C　)25. What is Swire’s attitude to Chinglish
A. It will attract more foreign tourists.
B. It can show the humour of Chinese.
C. It seems part of Chinese culture.
D. It helps him to learn Chinese well.
(　D　)26. Why is Chinglish likely to become a “cultural relic” in Beijing
A. Because it improves the understanding between Chinese and foreigners.
B. Because Chinglish is a chance to enrich Chinese and English.
C. Because it has become a unique bridge between Chinese and English.
D. Because Beijing is determined to get rid of Chinglish signs.
(　C　)27. What is the genre (体裁) of the passage
A. Argumentation.
B. Practical Writing.
C. Exposition.
D. Narration.
C
Statistics show that most toddlers (刚学会走路的小孩) learn how to say about 20 words by 18 months. Talking is easy. If you ask anyone, none will remember how they started doing it. It just comes naturally.
But what might not flow as smoothly as words, is body language. It’s a whole different deal when you’re using your hands, eyes or head instead of your tongue. And what makes it even more complicated is the fact that body language differs all around the world.
I find it shockingly amazing how just a small finger gesture could mean one thing in the East and the completely opposite in the West. For instance, in Japan, bowing is the most common greeting. It shows respect and Japanese pay a lot of attention to the details like the timing, posture and movement. A bow in Japan represents sincerity, respect and graciousness. While in New Zealand, the pressing of noses and foreheads is the traditional greeting for Maori people. They call it “hongi”, which is regarded as the breath of life.
For most of us, nodding our heads up and down often means agreement, but not for the Bulgarians or Greeks. In both cultures, nodding one’s head up and down actually means “no”. The American goodbye wave could actually be interpreted (领会) as a “no” in many parts of Europe and Latin America. And the Italian goodbye wave would be understood in America as a “come here” and the American “come here” gesture would actually be seen as an insult (侮辱) in most of Asia.
So before you travel to explore a different culture, make sure you’re aware of alternate meanings for body language. We live in a world with many different cultures, so don’t forget how differently one hand gesture can be interpreted!
(　B　)28. What does Paragraph 2 intend to tell us
A. It is natural to speak English at an early age.
B. It is very difficult to master the body language.
C. When to use your body is the most difficult to lean.
D. Your tongue can determine your language proficiency.
(　A　)29. Which of the following is a way to show greetings
A. By pressing noses and foreheads.
B. By nodding your head up and down.
C. By expressing sincerity to people.
D. By taking a deep breath.
(　D　)30. Why is an Asian angry with Americans’ “come here” gesture A. Because he considers it as a farewell.
B. Because he thinks highly of it.
C. Because he interprets it as “no”.
D. Because he mistakes it as an insult.
(　C　)31. What can replace the underlined word in the last paragraph
A. Difficult. B. Impossible.
C. Different. D. Important.
D
A few days ago, I watched a video of myself talking in perfect Chinese. I’ve been studying the language on and off for only a few years, and I’m far from fluent. But there I was, pronouncing each character just as a native speaker would. “My favourite food is sushi,” I said—wo zui xihuan de shiwu shi shousi.
I’d created the video using software from a Los Angeles-based artificial-intelligence start-up called HeyGen. The technology, which only needs a single selfie and a script to generate deepfake videos of real people “saying” almost anything, is an evidence to the advancements in AI language tools. This got me thinking about the declining interest in language learning with fewer students joining in foreign language courses and the decrease of English proficiency (熟练) among young people in some places.
AI translation, integrated into social media and messaging platforms, seems to be everywhere. Even language-learning apps are using AI-generated content in their marketing. However, language translation is an art rather than a science. Something enormous will be lost in exchange for that convenience. As Anne, a Chinese translator said, “Building a ladder between widely different languages, such as Chinese and English, is sometimes as difficult as a doctor building a bridge in a patient’s heart.”
Language learning enriches cultural competence, a skill that AI cannot simply copy. Learning a different way to speak, read, and write helps people discover new ways to see the world. No machine can replace such a profoundly human experience. Deborah Cohn, a language professor, emphasises that language learning is actually about understanding and connecting with different cultures; instead of abandoning language courses in favour of AI, some educators advocate for emphasising the intercultural aspects of language learning. Paula Krebs of the MLA points out that even with a “universal translator”, sometimes, the greater meaning of people’s utterance (言辞) remains a mystery.
In essence, while AI language tools offer convenience, they lack the depth and cultural insight that comes from human language learning. The challenge and beauty of learning a language are in understanding the cultural tapestry (织锦) that weaves through words, something AI has yet to achieve.
(　D　)32. Why does the author give the example in Paragraph 1
A. To promote the language software.
B. To show off his Chinese language skills.
C. To prove learning a language is a wasted effort.
D. To encourage critical thinking about AI language tools.
(　C　)33. What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A. AI translation deserves more attention.
B. Language apps play a key role in marketing.
C. Language translation is far beyond technology.
D. Learning a different language is an uphill battle.
(　D　)34. What is the key benefit of learning a language according to the passage
A. Better digital literacy.
B. Improved translation skills.
C. Deeper cultural confidence.
D. Effective intercultural interaction.
(　C　)35. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A. AI language tools offer convenience.
B. AI promotes language learning in terms of culture.
C. AI is far from perfect in helping language understanding.
D. AI has achieved success in the development of language learning tools.
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。
What do you think it takes to be a successful language learner And can anyone become a good language learner Even though you might think that there are many things for a person to do to become a successful language learner, it doesn’t. 　36　 Any person can become a good language learner. Well, there are some secrets to becoming a successful language learner.
Don’t be shy to make mistakes. Actually every person in the world who learns a foreign language makes mistakes while studying. 　37　 You shouldn’t be ashamed of it. Instead of being shy, try to learn from your mistakes. Give them one more experience that can help you in language learning.
Track your progress. One more secret of successful language learners is tracking their progress. 　38　 At the end of every week, you can see and track how far you’ve come, how many words you’ve learned, or which grammar parts you’ve learned to use properly.
　39　 For example, if you are waiting in a long queue, use that time to listen to online speeches to improve your listening skills. Or if you need a long time to get to work, make full use of it and use it to listen to audiobooks (有声读物) or read some useful books about language learning.
Immerse (沉浸) yourself in the language. By immersion in language learning, it is considered that a language learner has to use the language you’re learning all the time. Mainly, it is spending some time in the country where the language is spoken. It can be quite challenging at first, especially if you just started learning the language. 　40　
A. Be patient and careful.
B. Just the opposite, it is quite simple.
C. Practice the language whenever you can.
D. This can also be a chance to meet people!
E. That’s a normal part of language learning.
F. However, over time it takes you to full fluency.
G. For example, set your goals weekly when learning a new language.
36. 　B　　37. 　E　　38. 　G　
39. 　C　　40. 　F　
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。
Very few of us become fluent in another language by studying it in high school.
I made a(n) 　41　 to maintain (保持) the little bit of French that I learnt in school, but eventually realised that this was 　42　. I was well aware that new languages are 　43　 learnt when young, and that our abilities 　44　 with age. However, just before my 50th birthday, I signed up for French classes.
After I was 　45　 to see which group I belonged to, I was placed at almost the 　46　 level. When I looked around at my first Saturday morning class, I was 　47　 by how many of the students were learning French as a third, fourth, or even fifth language.
While I’d always considered myself as a quick 　48　, that was no longer the case. I 　49　 new vocabulary very slowly. What I learnt one week seemed to 　50　 as soon as I learnt the next skill. I looked up the same 　51　 and language structures over and over again.
Now, a couple of years in, I can listen to the news in French and catch 90 percent of it on the first try, read a novel if the language is not too difficult, and hold up my end of a 　52　 if it doesn’t go too fast. Who knows what I might still accomplish I’ve learnt so much beyond grammar and vocabulary. I’ve met people from around the world who have the 　53　 to make fools of themselves to learn something new. I have a 　54　 understanding of how something can look 　55　 different from another perspective. I’ve learnt that a language is not just a set of words, but a way of thinking and it is never too late to learn something new.
(　A　)41. A. effort B. offer
C. mistake D. appointment
(　B　)42. A. disgusting B. pointless
C. cheerful D. simple
(　D　)43. A. worst B. hardest
C. least D. best
(　C　)44. A. stay B. improve
C. decline D. disappear
(　A　)45. A. tested B. expected
C. requested D. forced
(　A　)46. A. advanced B. same
C. special D. introductory
(　B　)47. A. bothered B. struck
C. moved D. scared
(　C　)48. A. listener B. trainer
C. learner D. interviewer
(　A　)49. A. absorbed B. prepared
C. employed D. noticed
(　D　)50. A. come back B. turn up
C. break off D. slip away
(　B　)51. A. passages B. words
C. meanings D. tips
(　A　)52. A. conversation B. quarrel
C. speech D. presentation
(　A　)53. A. courage B. time
C. money D. chance
(　B　)54. A. mutual B. renewed
C. poor D. familiar
(　D　)55. A. hardly B. occasionally
C. suddenly D. completely
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。
My first Chinese class took place two years ago, when I started working at the University of Leeds. Having moved to a new city, I was looking for things to do which would enable me 　56　 (meet) new people in my spare time. Together with a friend who had also recently moved to the city, I decided to sign up for a beginner class 　57　 (offer) by the Business Confucius Institute (BCI).
Over a period of two months, I attended one lesson 　58　 week, each lasting one and a half hours. Between classes I regularly practised everything I had learned with my Chinese language 　59　 (partner). My new Chinese friends helped to strengthen what I had been taught 　60　 expand my vocabulary through regular conversation practice. They also taught me all about their 　61　 (interest) culture and the more unusual aspects of their cuisine.
Up to now, I 　62　 (complete) the Business Confucius Level 3 course. I am now able to hold basic conversations with Chinese people on 　63　 (variety) topics. I went to China through the BCI China Camp this year, 　64　 was an exciting opportunity to test my language skills and to expand my knowledge of Chinese culture. I’m hoping to take another trip there next year—this time to Shanghai. I look forward to 　65　 (visit) a friend who I met in Leeds through language exchange.
56. 　to meet　　　　　 57. 　offered　
58. 　a 59. 　partners　
60. 　and 61. 　interesting　
62. 　have completed 63. 　various　
64. 　which 65. 　visiting　
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,你的英国笔友Tom来信向你诉说学习中文的艰辛并请教你如何学好中文。请你给他回一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 表示理解并给予鼓励;
2. 给出学习建议;
3. 期待回复。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re having a hard time learning Chinese. But don’t worry, as it’s normal to encounter difficulties when learning a new language. As long as you persevere, you’ll make progress.
To improve your Chinese, you can listen to Chinese songs and watch Chinese movies regularly, which can enhance your listening skills effectively. Reading Chinese novels and writing diaries in Chinese are also helpful for expanding your vocabulary and improving your writing ability. And don’t be afraid to practise speaking with native speakers whenever you have the chance.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Best wishes,
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。
When she was 22 years old, Pat Jones decided to travel around the world and see as many foreign places as she could when she was young. When she finished college at home in Britain, Pat chose to visit Latin America first. She managed to get a job as an English teacher in a secondary school in Bolivia. Pat spoke a little Spanish, so she was able to communicate with her students even though they did not know much English.
A sentence she had once read somewhere stuck in her mind: If you dream in a foreign language, it means that you have really mastered it. Pat repeated this sentence to her students and she hoped that someday she would dream in Spanish and they would dream in English.
One day, Tim, one of the worst students in her class, came up to her and explained in Spanish that he had not done his homework. He said that he had gone to bed early, but slept badly. Pat was quite angry with him, for she did not think that his explanation had anything to do with his homework. But Tim told her that he dreamed all night and his dream was in English.
“In English!” Pat thought. She was greatly surprised, since Tim was such a bad student. She was also jealous. Her dreams were still not in Spanish, but she decided to encourage the boy and asked him to tell her about his dream.
“All the people in my dream spoke English,” Tim said. “And all the signs were in English. All the newspapers, magazines and TV programmes were in English, too.”
“But that’s wonderful,” said Pat. “What did all the people say to you ” she asked.
“I’m sorry, Miss Jones. That’s why I slept so badly all night. I didn’t understand a word they said. It is a nightmare (噩梦)!” Tim answered.
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:
After hearing the boy’s words, Pat felt sorry for his terrible experience and said at least that was a good beginning. She still believed in the sentence stuck in her mind, so the English teacher made a deal with her students. Though she had only a limited knowledge of Spanish, she decided she should use the language more often while her students should use English the same way.
Paragraph 2:
In order to encourage her students to speak English, Pat also asked her students to tell their dreams in English while she did it in Spanish. It worked. Several students took turns to tell their dreams in fluent English. Amazingly, some students should finally dream in English, which made Pat almost jump with joy the moment she heard what her students said. She was not jealous this time. One possible explanation for this is that “practice makes perfect”.Unit 5 核心素养测评卷
(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 will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon
A. Rainy.
B. Cloudy.
C. Sunny.
( )2. When does the train usually arrive in Rome in the morning
A. At 10∶15.
B. At 9∶30.
C. At 8∶15.
( )3. Where are the speakers
A. At a movie theatre.
B. In a restaurant.
C. In the car.
( )4. What does the man decide to do next
A. Go to the café.
B. Watch a different movie.
C. Continue watching the movie.
( )5. How does the man probably feel
A. Confident.
B. Nervous.
C. Satisfied.
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 did the man like doing
A. Hiking.
B. Swimming.
C. Taking photographs.
( )7. What does the woman suggest in the end
A. The man should go more camping.
B. Family activities are very important.
C. Life could be fun without social media.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
( )8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Ideas on friendship.
B. The woman and her friend.
C. How the woman helped a friend.
( )9. What is true about Dorothy
A. She is from New York.
B. She is good at telling stories.
C. She met the woman at the age of sixteen.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
( )10. What does the woman want to teach
A. Maths.
B. Science.
C. Art history.
( )11. When will the woman graduate from college
A. In three years.
B. In about one year.
C. In nearly six months.
( )12. What does the man imply in the end
A. He’s afraid to graduate.
B. He’s going to miss school.
C. He wants to begin his social life.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
( )13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and secretary.
B. Mother and son.
C. Shopkeeper and customer.
( )14. When will the man plan to walk his dog
A. In a few hours.
B. In a few days.
C. In a few months.
( )15. What is the dog’s name
A. Spike. 　B. Bozo. 　C. Bingo.
( )16. Why does the woman ask the man so many questions
A. She thinks he’s too young for a dog.
B. She doubts whether he can afford a dog.
C. She doesn’t think he’s responsible enough.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
( )17. When is a laundry place usually opened
A. At 7 a.m.
B. At 11 a.m.
C. At 10 p.m.
( )18. How many washers might a larger laundry place have
A. 48. 　　B. 24. 　　C. 12.
( )19. According to the talk, what do people often do while waiting in the laundry place
A. Eat some food.
B. Chat with the employee.
C. Put their clothes out in the sun.
( )20. What happened to the speaker’s sister at a laundry place
A. She met her husband.
B. She came across an accident.
C. She put her clothes in a wrong basket.
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
In China, calligraphy takes an important position in traditional art. It is not only a means of communication, but also a means of expressing a person’s inner world.
Studying calligraphy is a physical as much as a mental exercise, which is about the control of breath and movement of body, shoulder, arm, and hand. The written characters are the result of achieving a certain balance.
This course for foreigners starts with a lecture to get students know about the techniques of how calligraphy was taught and learned over centuries in China. During the hands-on practice, we focus on the basic strokes (笔画) and forms of written Chinese characters. The focus is on the techniques, methods, and practice of brush writing. Students will learn to sit and to concentrate on the movement of the brush.
By the end of the course, students will finish a calligraphy artwork to bring back home.
Price: RMB 1,600 for up to 2 people, RMB 350 for one extra person added to the group.
The price includes expert fee, classroom space, material cost and all the tickets to the calligraphy shows in Central Art Museum this year.
This is a four-class course, with 2 hours of each class on Saturday nights in January.
Directions in both Chinese and English will be provided for you.
To book the programme, we do request a small deposit (订金) of RMB 600 per programme.You could pay the remaining balance on the day of the programme. You could directly pay the deposit by clicking “Buy Now” button below on the page.
( )21. Who does this advertisement want to attract
A. Students who want to do physical exercise.
B. Foreigners interested in Chinese culture.
C. Students who want to learn traditional art.
D. Foreigners not good at communication.
( )22. How much should a group of 4 people pay
A. RMB 2,300.
B. RMB 1,600.
C. RMB 350.
D. RMB 3,200.
( )23. Where can you read this passage
A. In a tourist brochure.
B. On a website.
C. In an art museum.
D. In a reference book.
B
Some people say global English is no longer just controlled by British or American English, but is running free and developing unique local forms. Can you figure out the following terms
“I like your smile, but unlike you put your shoes on my face.” This is a way of saying “Keep off the grass.” Or “people mountain, people sea” which means “very crowded”.
These examples are what we call Chinglish. When it comes to Chinglish, if all you know is “good good study, day day up”, you will be considered “out man”.
Nowadays, more Chinglish words have been created. For example, a Chinese idiom is translated as “smilence”, a combination of the English words smile and silence.
Chinglish usually offers a humorous look at misuses of the English language in Chinese street signs, products, and advertising. They are favoured by some English-speaking tourists and visitors. Dominic Swire has been living in Beijing for a couple of years. “I think many Chinese people complain about the Chinglish and badly translated English. But you know, sometimes for us foreigners, it’s actually quite charming to see them. I think if the translations of English in China were all perfect, then something would be lost from Chinese culture.”
However, Chinglish will probably become a “cultural relic” in the near future. Beijing has made a comprehensive plan to improve foreign language services and correct Chinglish within five years. “It is very ridiculous (可笑的) to see Chinglish on the signs in some scenic spots. And they are a kind of barrier for communication between Chinese and people from other countries,” a Beijing citizen said.
Some Chinese university experts side with Chinglish. They argue that English has absorbed elements from other languages such as French and Spanish in its growth, and now it’s Chinese’s turn.
( )24. What can we call Chinglish
A. The local words preventing foreigners from learning Chinese well.
B. The words combining English vocabulary and Chinese grammar.
C. The Chinese words which are difficult to translate.
D. English words which get new Chinese meanings.
( )25. What is Swire’s attitude to Chinglish
A. It will attract more foreign tourists.
B. It can show the humour of Chinese.
C. It seems part of Chinese culture.
D. It helps him to learn Chinese well.
( )26. Why is Chinglish likely to become a “cultural relic” in Beijing
A. Because it improves the understanding between Chinese and foreigners.
B. Because Chinglish is a chance to enrich Chinese and English.
C. Because it has become a unique bridge between Chinese and English.
D. Because Beijing is determined to get rid of Chinglish signs.
( )27. What is the genre (体裁) of the passage
A. Argumentation.
B. Practical Writing.
C. Exposition.
D. Narration.
C
Statistics show that most toddlers (刚学会走路的小孩) learn how to say about 20 words by 18 months. Talking is easy. If you ask anyone, none will remember how they started doing it. It just comes naturally.
But what might not flow as smoothly as words, is body language. It’s a whole different deal when you’re using your hands, eyes or head instead of your tongue. And what makes it even more complicated is the fact that body language differs all around the world.
I find it shockingly amazing how just a small finger gesture could mean one thing in the East and the completely opposite in the West. For instance, in Japan, bowing is the most common greeting. It shows respect and Japanese pay a lot of attention to the details like the timing, posture and movement. A bow in Japan represents sincerity, respect and graciousness. While in New Zealand, the pressing of noses and foreheads is the traditional greeting for Maori people. They call it “hongi”, which is regarded as the breath of life.
For most of us, nodding our heads up and down often means agreement, but not for the Bulgarians or Greeks. In both cultures, nodding one’s head up and down actually means “no”. The American goodbye wave could actually be interpreted (领会) as a “no” in many parts of Europe and Latin America. And the Italian goodbye wave would be understood in America as a “come here” and the American “come here” gesture would actually be seen as an insult (侮辱) in most of Asia.
So before you travel to explore a different culture, make sure you’re aware of alternate meanings for body language. We live in a world with many different cultures, so don’t forget how differently one hand gesture can be interpreted!
( )28. What does Paragraph 2 intend to tell us
A. It is natural to speak English at an early age.
B. It is very difficult to master the body language.
C. When to use your body is the most difficult to lean.
D. Your tongue can determine your language proficiency.
( )29. Which of the following is a way to show greetings
A. By pressing noses and foreheads.
B. By nodding your head up and down.
C. By expressing sincerity to people.
D. By taking a deep breath.
( )30. Why is an Asian angry with Americans’ “come here” gesture A. Because he considers it as a farewell.
B. Because he thinks highly of it.
C. Because he interprets it as “no”.
D. Because he mistakes it as an insult.
( )31. What can replace the underlined word in the last paragraph
A. Difficult. B. Impossible.
C. Different. D. Important.
D
A few days ago, I watched a video of myself talking in perfect Chinese. I’ve been studying the language on and off for only a few years, and I’m far from fluent. But there I was, pronouncing each character just as a native speaker would. “My favourite food is sushi,” I said—wo zui xihuan de shiwu shi shousi.
I’d created the video using software from a Los Angeles-based artificial-intelligence start-up called HeyGen. The technology, which only needs a single selfie and a script to generate deepfake videos of real people “saying” almost anything, is an evidence to the advancements in AI language tools. This got me thinking about the declining interest in language learning with fewer students joining in foreign language courses and the decrease of English proficiency (熟练) among young people in some places.
AI translation, integrated into social media and messaging platforms, seems to be everywhere. Even language-learning apps are using AI-generated content in their marketing. However, language translation is an art rather than a science. Something enormous will be lost in exchange for that convenience. As Anne, a Chinese translator said, “Building a ladder between widely different languages, such as Chinese and English, is sometimes as difficult as a doctor building a bridge in a patient’s heart.”
Language learning enriches cultural competence, a skill that AI cannot simply copy. Learning a different way to speak, read, and write helps people discover new ways to see the world. No machine can replace such a profoundly human experience. Deborah Cohn, a language professor, emphasises that language learning is actually about understanding and connecting with different cultures; instead of abandoning language courses in favour of AI, some educators advocate for emphasising the intercultural aspects of language learning. Paula Krebs of the MLA points out that even with a “universal translator”, sometimes, the greater meaning of people’s utterance (言辞) remains a mystery.
In essence, while AI language tools offer convenience, they lack the depth and cultural insight that comes from human language learning. The challenge and beauty of learning a language are in understanding the cultural tapestry (织锦) that weaves through words, something AI has yet to achieve.
( )32. Why does the author give the example in Paragraph 1
A. To promote the language software.
B. To show off his Chinese language skills.
C. To prove learning a language is a wasted effort.
D. To encourage critical thinking about AI language tools.
( )33. What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A. AI translation deserves more attention.
B. Language apps play a key role in marketing.
C. Language translation is far beyond technology.
D. Learning a different language is an uphill battle.
( )34. What is the key benefit of learning a language according to the passage
A. Better digital literacy.
B. Improved translation skills.
C. Deeper cultural confidence.
D. Effective intercultural interaction.
( )35. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A. AI language tools offer convenience.
B. AI promotes language learning in terms of culture.
C. AI is far from perfect in helping language understanding.
D. AI has achieved success in the development of language learning tools.
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。
What do you think it takes to be a successful language learner And can anyone become a good language learner Even though you might think that there are many things for a person to do to become a successful language learner, it doesn’t. 　36　 Any person can become a good language learner. Well, there are some secrets to becoming a successful language learner.
Don’t be shy to make mistakes. Actually every person in the world who learns a foreign language makes mistakes while studying. 　37　 You shouldn’t be ashamed of it. Instead of being shy, try to learn from your mistakes. Give them one more experience that can help you in language learning.
Track your progress. One more secret of successful language learners is tracking their progress. 　38　 At the end of every week, you can see and track how far you’ve come, how many words you’ve learned, or which grammar parts you’ve learned to use properly.
　39　 For example, if you are waiting in a long queue, use that time to listen to online speeches to improve your listening skills. Or if you need a long time to get to work, make full use of it and use it to listen to audiobooks (有声读物) or read some useful books about language learning.
Immerse (沉浸) yourself in the language. By immersion in language learning, it is considered that a language learner has to use the language you’re learning all the time. Mainly, it is spending some time in the country where the language is spoken. It can be quite challenging at first, especially if you just started learning the language. 　40　
A. Be patient and careful.
B. Just the opposite, it is quite simple.
C. Practice the language whenever you can.
D. This can also be a chance to meet people!
E. That’s a normal part of language learning.
F. However, over time it takes you to full fluency.
G. For example, set your goals weekly when learning a new language.
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。
Very few of us become fluent in another language by studying it in high school.
I made a(n) 　41　 to maintain (保持) the little bit of French that I learnt in school, but eventually realised that this was 　42　. I was well aware that new languages are 　43　 learnt when young, and that our abilities 　44　 with age. However, just before my 50th birthday, I signed up for French classes.
After I was 　45　 to see which group I belonged to, I was placed at almost the 　46　 level. When I looked around at my first Saturday morning class, I was 　47　 by how many of the students were learning French as a third, fourth, or even fifth language.
While I’d always considered myself as a quick 　48　, that was no longer the case. I 　49　 new vocabulary very slowly. What I learnt one week seemed to 　50　 as soon as I learnt the next skill. I looked up the same 　51　 and language structures over and over again.
Now, a couple of years in, I can listen to the news in French and catch 90 percent of it on the first try, read a novel if the language is not too difficult, and hold up my end of a 　52　 if it doesn’t go too fast. Who knows what I might still accomplish I’ve learnt so much beyond grammar and vocabulary. I’ve met people from around the world who have the 　53　 to make fools of themselves to learn something new. I have a 　54　 understanding of how something can look 　55　 different from another perspective. I’ve learnt that a language is not just a set of words, but a way of thinking and it is never too late to learn something new.
( )41. A. effort B. offer
C. mistake D. appointment
( )42. A. disgusting B. pointless
C. cheerful D. simple
( )43. A. worst B. hardest
C. least D. best
( )44. A. stay B. improve
C. decline D. disappear
( )45. A. tested B. expected
C. requested D. forced
( )46. A. advanced B. same
C. special D. introductory
( )47. A. bothered B. struck
C. moved D. scared
( )48. A. listener B. trainer
C. learner D. interviewer
( )49. A. absorbed B. prepared
C. employed D. noticed
( )50. A. come back B. turn up
C. break off D. slip away
( )51. A. passages B. words
C. meanings D. tips
( )52. A. conversation B. quarrel
C. speech D. presentation
( )53. A. courage B. time
C. money D. chance
( )54. A. mutual B. renewed
C. poor D. familiar
( )55. A. hardly B. occasionally
C. suddenly D. completely
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。
My first Chinese class took place two years ago, when I started working at the University of Leeds. Having moved to a new city, I was looking for things to do which would enable me 　56　 (meet) new people in my spare time. Together with a friend who had also recently moved to the city, I decided to sign up for a beginner class 　57　 (offer) by the Business Confucius Institute (BCI).
Over a period of two months, I attended one lesson 　58　 week, each lasting one and a half hours. Between classes I regularly practised everything I had learned with my Chinese language 　59　 (partner). My new Chinese friends helped to strengthen what I had been taught 　60　 expand my vocabulary through regular conversation practice. They also taught me all about their 　61　 (interest) culture and the more unusual aspects of their cuisine.
Up to now, I 　62　 (complete) the Business Confucius Level 3 course. I am now able to hold basic conversations with Chinese people on 　63　 (variety) topics. I went to China through the BCI China Camp this year, 　64　 was an exciting opportunity to test my language skills and to expand my knowledge of Chinese culture. I’m hoping to take another trip there next year—this time to Shanghai. I look forward to 　65　 (visit) a friend who I met in Leeds through language exchange.
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,你的英国笔友Tom来信向你诉说学习中文的艰辛并请教你如何学好中文。请你给他回一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 表示理解并给予鼓励;
2. 给出学习建议;
3. 期待回复。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
Best wishes,
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。
When she was 22 years old, Pat Jones decided to travel around the world and see as many foreign places as she could when she was young. When she finished college at home in Britain, Pat chose to visit Latin America first. She managed to get a job as an English teacher in a secondary school in Bolivia. Pat spoke a little Spanish, so she was able to communicate with her students even though they did not know much English.
A sentence she had once read somewhere stuck in her mind: If you dream in a foreign language, it means that you have really mastered it. Pat repeated this sentence to her students and she hoped that someday she would dream in Spanish and they would dream in English.
One day, Tim, one of the worst students in her class, came up to her and explained in Spanish that he had not done his homework. He said that he had gone to bed early, but slept badly. Pat was quite angry with him, for she did not think that his explanation had anything to do with his homework. But Tim told her that he dreamed all night and his dream was in English.
“In English!” Pat thought. She was greatly surprised, since Tim was such a bad student. She was also jealous. Her dreams were still not in Spanish, but she decided to encourage the boy and asked him to tell her about his dream.
“All the people in my dream spoke English,” Tim said. “And all the signs were in English. All the newspapers, magazines and TV programmes were in English, too.”
“But that’s wonderful,” said Pat. “What did all the people say to you ” she asked.
“I’m sorry, Miss Jones. That’s why I slept so badly all night. I didn’t understand a word they said. It is a nightmare (噩梦)!” Tim answered.
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:
After hearing the boy’s words, Pat
Paragraph 2:
In order to encourage her students to speak English, Pat

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