资源简介

Welcome Unit 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 does the man plan to do tonight
A. Go to a concert.
B. Attend a meeting.
C. Give Eason a call.
( )2. What time will the man leave for London
A. At 3∶00 p.m.
B. At 4∶00 p.m.
C. At 5∶00 p.m.
( )3. Why did James change his job
A. Because he needs a high salary.
B. Because he got fired.
C. Because he was tired of his previous work.
( )4. Which company will the woman choose
A. The man’s company.
B. The Nelsons’ company.
C. The Andersons’ company.
( )5. When does the woman read the book
A. On the way to work.
B. On the way home.
C. During lunchtime.
第二节　(共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
( )6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Chicago-style pizza.
B. Hot dogs.
C. Sauce.
( )7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter.
B. Husband and wife.
C. Reporter and interviewee.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
( )8. When can plastic bottles be left outside the door
A. On Wednesday.
B. On Thursday.
C. On Friday.
( )9. What items have to be thrown away on certain days
A. Milk boxes.
B. Food.
C. Batteries.
听第8段材料,回答第10 至12题。
( )10. How long will the woman stay in England
A. For the whole summer.
B. For a week.
C. For one day.
( )11. Why does the man suggest the woman visit Central London
A. Things there cost less.
B. There are many tourist attractions.
C. It is very quiet there.
( )12. What do we know about Oxford
A. The train ticket to there costs about ￡30.
B. Jackson knows the least about it.
C. It is famous for its history.
听第9段材料,回答第13 至16题。
( )13. Why does Nagano-ken have many good places for skiing
A. Because of the Olympics.
B. Because of its geographic position.
C. Because of its fame.
( )14. How many times has the man skied before
A. Three.
B. Two.
C. One.
( )15. What is the key to a good skier according to the woman
A. The places.
B. The practice.
C. The coach.
( )16. Where did the woman go skiing in 2002
A. In Japan.
B. In Singapore.
C. In Australia.
听第10段材料,回答第17 至 20题。
( )17. What is the first interview tip
A. Dressing in an appropriate way.
B. Doing some research about the company.
C. Telling the employer about your strengths.
( )18. What does the speaker suggest wearing when applying for a teaching job
A. A suit.
B. A dress shirt.
C. A long skirt.
( )19. Why does the speaker suggest finding out something about the company
A. To help you know how to dress.
B. To make you ask intelligent questions.
C. To let you know how to show your achievements. 　
( )20. What should an interviewee do according to the speaker
A. Boast about your accomplishments.
B. Conduct a survey about the interviewer.
C. Behave in a confident and direct way.
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
Applying to Kents Hill High School is easy. Use the following to ensure a complete application.
Inquiring
If you have any questions, please fill out the Inquiry Form online and send it to the Admissions Office. To get the Inquiry Form, click here Inquiry Form.
Visiting and Interviewing
During your visit you (and your family) will go on a student-guided tour of our campus and you will meet with a member of the Office of Admissions for an interview.
Visits take about two hours.If distance prevents a visit to Kents Hill, we can arrange for a SKYPE interview. You may schedule your tour and interview by calling the Office of Admissions at 207-685-1606. We look forward to welcoming you to the Hill.
Application
For the 2024-2025 school year, fill out our online application and send it to the school after paying the $50 application fee. For our international applicants, the fee is$100.
Transcript (成绩单)
Fill out the Education Record Release Form and give it to the current school. We cannot process an application without a complete transcript your current school provides.
Testing
Register for the SSAT if you are an incoming (新一届的) freshman (recom-mended). These scores should be sent to Kents Hill School. The SSAT code for Kents Hill School is 4354. Click on this link SSAT Registration to register.
Register for the SAT if you just become a senior student (required). These scores should be sent to Kents Hill School. The SAT/CEEB code for Kents Hill School is 200520. Click on this link SAT Registration to register.
( )21. In what situation will a SKYPE interview be arranged
A. You are far away from the school.
B. You are too busy to visit the school in person.
C. The school is not open during your visit.
D. Your family want to know something about the school.
( )22. Which person of the following must register for the SAT
A. Someone who has graduated from a high school.
B. Someone who wants to teach in Kents Hill School.
C. Someone who is studying in Senior One in a high school.
D. Someone who studies in a middle school but not a freshman.
( )23. What is the purpose of the text
A. To guide students to visit Kents Hill High School.
B. To tell us how to apply to Kents Hill High School.
C. To show us the history of Kents Hill High School.
D. To give a brief introduction to Kents Hill High School.
B
The first day of high school felt like a big adventure, but also a bit terrible. I did’t know how important studying would be, and I didn’t have any plans for what I wanted to do later in life.
My friend, Alex, saw that I wasn’t really into school. One day, after a boring science class, he talked to me. “You can do better,” he said seriously. “You just need to put in some effort.” His words made me think.
I started to focus more in class, trying to really understand what the teachers were saying. Alex and I would study together, and he would help me with the difficult parts. Gradually (逐渐地), things that I didn’t make sense before started to click.
One day, while we were working on a science problem, I had a moment of understanding. I realised that learning is not just about getting good marks; it’s about exploring new ideas and enjoying the challenge of solving problems. It was great to figure things out.
As time went by, my grades got better, and so did my attitude towards school. I started to think about what I wanted to do when I grew up and made plans for college. I understood that high school was a chance to get ready for my dreams.
Now, I’m thankful for that moment when I realised how important learning is and for Alex’s help. It showed me that school is a place to discover what you love and to work towards your goals. I look forward to each day, knowing that every bit of learning brings me closer to becoming the person I want to be.
( )24. What do we know about the author from Paragraph 1
A. He was excited and ready.
B. He made no plans for future.
C. He played an adventurous game.
D. He wanted to challenge himself.
( )25. What did Alex do to help the author
A. He gave the author extra homework.
B. He made science classes more interesting.
C. He encouraged the author to work harder.
D. He made efforts to change the author’s interest.
( )26. What made the author see the value of learning
A. Getting a high mark.
B. A talk with a teacher.
C. Visiting an ideal college.
D. Solving a science problem.
( )27. Which would be the best title for the text
A. The Journey to Loving Learning
B. The Importance of Studying Hard
C. Discovering My Future Work
D. My Best Friend in High School
C
If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become cleverer since you started to learn a language
According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes gray matter. This is the area of the brain that processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.
The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is. A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learned a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.
Scans showed that gray matter density (密度) in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference was.
“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language,” said the scientists. It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.
Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and mathematical skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible (灵活的),” he said. “You are going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of 2 and 34. Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the earlier they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.
( )28. The main subject talked about in this passage is 　　　　　.
A. science on learning a second language
B. man’s ability of learning a second language
C. findings that language learning can help brain power
D. language learning and maths study
( )29. In the second paragraph, the author mentions “exercise” in order to 　　　　　.
A. say language is also a kind of physical labour
B. prove that one needs more practice when he (she) is learning a language
C. show the importance of using the language when you learn the language
D. make people believe language learning helps gray matter work well
( )30. The underlined word “bilingual” probably means 　　　　　.
A. a person who can speak two languages
B. a person who is good at learning foreign languages
C. a researcher on language learning
D. an active language learner
( )31. In the last two paragraphs, the author wants to tell us that 　　　　　.
A. learning a second language is the same as studying maths
B. early learning of a second language helps you a great deal in studying other subjects
C. Italian is the best choice for you as a second language
D. you’d better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language
D
“Creativity is the key to a brighter future,” said education and business experts. Here is how schools and parents can encourage this important skill in children.
If Dick Drew had listened to his boss in 1925, we might not have the product that we now think is greatly important: a new type of tape. Drew worked for the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. At work he developed a kind of material strong enough to hold things together. But his boss told him not to think more about the idea. Finally, using his own time, Drew improved the tape, which now is used everywhere by many people. And his former company learned from its mistake. Now it encourages people to spend 15 percent of their working time just thinking about and developing new ideas.
Creativity is not something one is just born with, nor is it necessarily a character of high intelligence (智力). The fact that a person is highly intelligent does not mean that he uses it creatively. Creativity is a matter of using the resources one has to produce new ideas that are good for something.
Unfortunately, schools have not tried to encourage creativity. With strong attention to test results and the development of reading, writing and mathematical skills, many educators give up creativity for correct answers. The result is that children can gain information but can’t recognise ways to use it in new situations. They may know the rules correctly but they are unable to use them to work out practical problems.
It is important to give children choices. From the earliest age, children should be allowed to make decisions and understand their results. Even if it’s choosing between two food items for lunch, decision-making helps thinking skills. As children grow older, parents should try to let them decide how to use their time or spend their money. This is because the most important character of creative people is a very strong desire to find a way out of trouble.
( )32. What did the company where Drew once worked learn from its mistake
A. People should be discouraged to think freely.
B. It should encourage people to work a longer time.
C. People will do better if they pay all attention to their work.
D. People should spend some of their working time thinking creatively.
( )33. What can we know from the passage about creativity
A. It is something that most people are born with.
B. It is something that has nothing to do with intelligence at all.
C. It is a way of using what one has learned to work out new problems.
D. It is something that is not important to the life in the future at all.
( )34. Why don’t schools try to encourage creativity
A. They don’t attach importance to creativity education.
B. They don’t want their students to make mistakes.
C. They pay no attention to examination marks.
D. They think it impossible to develop creativity in class.
( )35. What should the parents do when their children decide how to spend their money
A. Allow them to have a try.
B. Try to help them as much as possible.
C. Take no notice of whatever they do.
D. Order them to spend the least money.
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。
When we were young, life always seemed easier. I know sometimes it seems that way. But the truth is that life is not easy and it always will be. 　36　
The older we get, the harder we make things for ourselves.
At a young age, we saw the world through simple, hopeful eyes. We knew what we wanted and we had no biases. 　37　 We avoided people who frowned. We ate, drank and slept when we needed.
As we grew older, our minds became gradually disappointed by negative outer influences. At some point we began to hesitate and question our feelings. 　38　
Eventually we didn’t want to fall again, but rather than solving the problem that caused us to fall, we avoided it altogether.
　39　 We started holding grudges (怨恨), playing MMO games,and subtly cheating others and ourselves to get ahead. And when it didn’t work out, we used lies to cover up lies and ate and drank some more just to make ourselves feel better again.
　40　 We started losing touch with whom we really are and what we really need.
If you’re nodding your head, then you understand the need for getting back to happy.
A. We liked people who smiled.
B. The only difference is we’re older.
C. If you’re like we were, you’ve lost count.
D. When a new obstacle or growing pain arose, we fell down.
E. Over the course of time, we made our lives harder and harder.
F. There is no difference between the past, the present and the future.
G. We worked late nights on purpose to avoid remaining conflicts at home.
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。
Jenna, a popular girl from Westwood Middle School, had graduated first in her class and was ready for new 　41　 in high school.
However, high school was different. In the first week, Jenna went to try-outs for cheerleaders. She was competing against very talented girls, and she knew it would be 　42　 for her to be selected. Two hours later, the judge read a list of the girls for a second try-out. Her heart 　43　 as the list ended without her name. Feeling awful, she walked home carrying her schoolbag full of homework.
Arriving home, she started with maths. She had always been a good math student, but now she was 　44　. She moved on to English and history, and was 　45　 to find that she didn’t have any trouble with those 　46　. Feeling better, she decided not to worry about maths for the time being.
The next day Jenna went to see Mrs Biden about being on the school 　47　. Mrs Biden wasn’t as enthusiastic as Jenna. “I’m sorry, but we have enough 　48　 for the newspaper already. Come back next year and we’ll talk then.” Jenna smiled 　49　 and left. “Why is high school so different ” she 　50　.
Later in 　51　class, Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much 　52　. By the end of class, she understood how to get them right. As she gathered her books, Jenna decided she’d continue to try to 　53　 at her new school. She wasn’t sure if she’d succeed, but she knew she had to 　54　. High school was just as her mum had said, “You will feel like a small fish in a big pond 　55　 a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to become the best fish you can be.”
( )41. A. processes B. decisions
C. challenges D. exercises
( )42. A. boring B. easy
C. difficult D. interesting
( )43. A. jumped B. stopped
C. sank D. raced
( )44. A. struggling B. improving
C. working D. complaining
( )45. A. ashamed B. disappointed
C. shocked D. relieved
( )46. A. homework B. books
C. subjects D. objects
( )47. A. office B. radio
C. newspaper D. team
( )48. A. speakers B. readers
C. cheerleaders D. writers
( )49. A. widely B. brightly
C. excitedly D. weakly
( )50. A. whispered B. exclaimed
C. sighed D. announced
( )51. A. physics B. history
C. English D. maths
( )52. A. pleasure B. trouble
C. hope D. sorrow
( )53. A. fit in B. look out
C. stay up D. get around
( )54. A. swim B. try
C. ask D. escape
( )55. A. in return for B. in case of
C. in terms of D. instead of
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。
She looks like any other schoolgirl, fresh-faced and full of life. Sarah Thomas is looking forward to the challenge of her new A-level course. But unlike her school friends,16-year-old Sarah is not spending half-term 　56　 (rest). Instead, she is earning ￡6,500 a day as 　57　 model in New York.
Sarah 　58　 (tell) that she could be Britain’s new supermodel earning a million dollars in the next year. Her father Peter, 44, wants her to give up school to model full-time. But Sarah, 　59　 has taken part in shows along with top models, wants 　60　 (prove) that she has brains as well as beauty. She is determined to carry on with her 　61　 (educate).
She has turned down several 　62　(invitation) to star at shows in order to concentrate on her studies. After school she plans to take a year off to model full-time before going to university to get a degree 　63　 engineering or architecture.
Sarah says, “My dad thinks I should take the offer now. But at the moment, school 　64　 (come) first. I don’t want to put too much in modeling. It is 　65　 (certain) fun but the lifestyle is a little unreal. I don’t want to have nothing else to fall back on when I can’t model any more.”
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,你的外国笔友Noah正在策划一项主题为“探寻中国文化”的课外实践活动,他写信来征询你的建议。请你给他回一封信,内容包括:
1. 活动建议及理由;
2. 鼓励与祝愿。
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 Noah,
Yours,
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。
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sara. She had a passion for soccer that burned brighter than any other flame in her heart. However, Sara faced a big challenge—her legs were not as strong as her friends’, requiring her to rely on crutches (拐杖) for support.
Sara’s friends gathered on the soccer field every day, their laughter and shouts of excitement filling the air. She watched them with envy, longing to join in their games. But whenever she tried to play, the reality of her limitations would hit her hard, and she would feel a wave of disappointment. Despite this, Sara refused to let her dreams die. She loved soccer with all her heart, and she was determined not to give up.
One day, the school announced an important soccer match. Sara’s heart skipped a beat when she heard the news. She wanted to participate more than anything, but she knew that many kids would doubt her abilities because of her legs. Instead of giving in to their doubts, Sara chose to accept them as a source of strength.
She began practising hard every day after school. Using her crutches, she kicked the ball with all her strength, gradually mastering the art of balancing herself. Sometimes, she would fall down, but each time, she would pick herself up with a strong will. Her face would be sweaty and dirty, but her eyes would shine with determination.
Finally, the day arrived. Sara’s team had made it to the final match, and she had been given a chance to play. The crowd roared with excitement as she took her position on the field. Everyone cheered her on, their voices a mix of encouragement and admiration. Although Sara couldn’t run like the others, she used her skills and wisdom to pass the ball, her crutches becoming her secret weapon (武器) on the field.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为100左右;
2. 续写部分为一段,开头语已为你写好。
In the last moments, the ball came to Sara.Welcome Unit 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。
(　A　)1. What does the man plan to do tonight
A. Go to a concert.
B. Attend a meeting.
C. Give Eason a call.
(　C　)2. What time will the man leave for London
A. At 3∶00 p.m.
B. At 4∶00 p.m.
C. At 5∶00 p.m.
(　A　)3. Why did James change his job
A. Because he needs a high salary.
B. Because he got fired.
C. Because he was tired of his previous work.
(　C　)4. Which company will the woman choose
A. The man’s company.
B. The Nelsons’ company.
C. The Andersons’ company.
(　A　)5. When does the woman read the book
A. On the way to work.
B. On the way home.
C. During lunchtime.
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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Chicago-style pizza.
B. Hot dogs.
C. Sauce.
(　C　)7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter.
B. Husband and wife.
C. Reporter and interviewee.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　B　)8. When can plastic bottles be left outside the door
A. On Wednesday.
B. On Thursday.
C. On Friday.
(　C　)9. What items have to be thrown away on certain days
A. Milk boxes.
B. Food.
C. Batteries.
听第8段材料,回答第10 至12题。
(　B　)10. How long will the woman stay in England
A. For the whole summer.
B. For a week.
C. For one day.
(　B　)11. Why does the man suggest the woman visit Central London
A. Things there cost less.
B. There are many tourist attractions.
C. It is very quiet there.
(　A　)12. What do we know about Oxford
A. The train ticket to there costs about ￡30.
B. Jackson knows the least about it.
C. It is famous for its history.
听第9段材料,回答第13 至16题。
(　A　)13. Why does Nagano-ken have many good places for skiing
A. Because of the Olympics.
B. Because of its geographic position.
C. Because of its fame.
(　C　)14. How many times has the man skied before
A. Three.
B. Two.
C. One.
(　B　)15. What is the key to a good skier according to the woman
A. The places.
B. The practice.
C. The coach.
(　C　)16. Where did the woman go skiing in 2002
A. In Japan.
B. In Singapore.
C. In Australia.
听第10段材料,回答第17 至 20题。
(　A　)17. What is the first interview tip
A. Dressing in an appropriate way.
B. Doing some research about the company.
C. Telling the employer about your strengths.
(　B　)18. What does the speaker suggest wearing when applying for a teaching job
A. A suit.
B. A dress shirt.
C. A long skirt.
(　B　)19. Why does the speaker suggest finding out something about the company
A. To help you know how to dress.
B. To make you ask intelligent questions.
C. To let you know how to show your achievements. 　
(　C　)20. What should an interviewee do according to the speaker
A. Boast about your accomplishments.
B. Conduct a survey about the interviewer.
C. Behave in a confident and direct way.
【听力材料】
Text 1
M: Do you have time tonight I have an extra ticket to a concert. Would you like to join me
W: Thanks! But I have a meeting tonight. You can call Eason and ask him if he is free.
Text 2
M: Hello, can you help me to see when the trains to London go 　
W: Wait a minute, sir. There are two—the first one leaves at 4∶00 p.m., and the second one is an hour later.
M: One ticket for the second, please.
Text 3
W: Do you know James changed his job last month
M: What happened He had worked in that company for eight years.
W: He needs a high salary to support his family.
Text 4
W: Jim, do you know who can help me with my washing machine
M: I often call the Nelsons’ company, but if you want to spend less, you could call the Andersons’ instead.
W: Actually, I’m a little short these days.
Text 5
M: Kelly, what kind of book do you like reading
W: I like science fiction. I’m reading The Three-Body Problem my uncle gave me as my Christmas gift, and I usually read it on the trains to work.
Text 6
M: Diana, let’s talk about food. You were just referring to the food in Chicago. What kind of food would you recommend
W: Chicago is famous for its Chicago-style pizza or hot dogs. The pizza is different because they put the sauce on the top with amazingly huge toppings.
M: Wow, what toppings can you find on a pizza
W: Just normal pizza toppings like mushrooms, cheese, tomatoes.
M: So what is your favourite topping
W: My favourite topping is pineapple, which might sound a little strange.
M: Why
W: It’s just to my taste, and it tastes so good with cheese and sauce.
M: That’s much for today. Thanks for sharing your experience with our TV viewers.
Text 7
M: Mandy, can you tell me something about the rules of taking out the trash in our community
W: OK. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, you can leave your burnable trash outside.
M: What is burnable trash
W: Burnable trash is, for example, milk boxes, other paper things, and food. You can put all the remains of your food in the burnable bin.
M: OK. What about the other trash
W: On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, you can leave your unburnable trash outside your door.
M: Then what is unburnable trash
W: Such as plastic. If you burn some plastic products, it would do harm to the environment.
M: Anything else like batteries or clothing
W: There are certain days of the month when batteries and clothes can be thrown away.
Text 8
W: Jackson, I’m going to England this summer.
M: Really
W: Yeah. Can you give me some advice on where I can visit I will stay there for about one week.
M: First, I strongly suggest you stay in the suburbs of London because it’s much cheaper. Then you could go around the Central London. That’s where most of the tourist attractions are, and you could get everything you want.
W: OK. I’m thinking of taking a one-day trip to Oxford or Cambridge or Bath. What would you recommend
M: Bath has got a lot of history, but Oxford is much quieter. It really depends on what you want to do.
W: What about Cambridge
M: Actually, I don’t know much about Cambridge. I haven’t been there so far.
W: If I want to go to Oxford or Bath, how can I get there
M: The easiest way is to take a train. It’s kind of similar to Japanese trains. But travelling as far as Oxford or Bath would be quite expensive. It may be 30 pounds, which is quite a lot of money.
Text 9
M: So have you ever been to Japan for skiing
W: Not yet but I want to go. As far as I know, Nagano-ken has a lot of good places for skiing because of the Olympics. I really look forward to going there, but so far, I haven’t had the chance.
M: What skills do I need to be a good skier I just went skiing once, and it didn’t work out so well.
W: Well, practice makes perfect. So the most important thing is practising. You can go with someone who knows the game, so they can teach you how to ski hand by hand.
M: Did you teach someone how to ski before
W: In 2002, I went skiing with a friend from Singapore in Australia. He’d seldom seen snow before, so we went there. It was really a fun experience for him because he didn’t know anything about skiing, and I taught him bit by bit. However, he didn’t learn that much at last. Maybe I wasn’t a good teacher.
Text 10
If you are looking for a new job, here are some job interview tips you should keep in mind when meeting an employer. First, be sure to dress appropriately for the situation. If you are interviewing for a teaching job, you could consider wearing nice pants and a dress shirt. And you, for sure, don’t want to overdress for the interview, either. Next, be sure to do some research on the company for which you are interviewing. This will help you know if you have the needed skills or experience to work for that company. Finding out something about the company will also help you ask intelligent questions about their business and show them that you are interested in their company. Finally, be prepared to tell them why you would be the best choice for the position. You don’t have to boast about your accomplishments, but you can tell them in a confident and direct way why you can help their company better than other applicants.
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
Applying to Kents Hill High School is easy. Use the following to ensure a complete application.
Inquiring
If you have any questions, please fill out the Inquiry Form online and send it to the Admissions Office. To get the Inquiry Form, click here Inquiry Form.
Visiting and Interviewing
During your visit you (and your family) will go on a student-guided tour of our campus and you will meet with a member of the Office of Admissions for an interview.
Visits take about two hours.If distance prevents a visit to Kents Hill, we can arrange for a SKYPE interview. You may schedule your tour and interview by calling the Office of Admissions at 207-685-1606. We look forward to welcoming you to the Hill.
Application
For the 2024-2025 school year, fill out our online application and send it to the school after paying the $50 application fee. For our international applicants, the fee is$100.
Transcript (成绩单)
Fill out the Education Record Release Form and give it to the current school. We cannot process an application without a complete transcript your current school provides.
Testing
Register for the SSAT if you are an incoming (新一届的) freshman (recom-mended). These scores should be sent to Kents Hill School. The SSAT code for Kents Hill School is 4354. Click on this link SSAT Registration to register.
Register for the SAT if you just become a senior student (required). These scores should be sent to Kents Hill School. The SAT/CEEB code for Kents Hill School is 200520. Click on this link SAT Registration to register.
(　A　)21. In what situation will a SKYPE interview be arranged
A. You are far away from the school.
B. You are too busy to visit the school in person.
C. The school is not open during your visit.
D. Your family want to know something about the school.
(　D　)22. Which person of the following must register for the SAT
A. Someone who has graduated from a high school.
B. Someone who wants to teach in Kents Hill School.
C. Someone who is studying in Senior One in a high school.
D. Someone who studies in a middle school but not a freshman.
(　B　)23. What is the purpose of the text
A. To guide students to visit Kents Hill High School.
B. To tell us how to apply to Kents Hill High School.
C. To show us the history of Kents Hill High School.
D. To give a brief introduction to Kents Hill High School.
B
The first day of high school felt like a big adventure, but also a bit terrible. I did’t know how important studying would be, and I didn’t have any plans for what I wanted to do later in life.
My friend, Alex, saw that I wasn’t really into school. One day, after a boring science class, he talked to me. “You can do better,” he said seriously. “You just need to put in some effort.” His words made me think.
I started to focus more in class, trying to really understand what the teachers were saying. Alex and I would study together, and he would help me with the difficult parts. Gradually (逐渐地), things that I didn’t make sense before started to click.
One day, while we were working on a science problem, I had a moment of understanding. I realised that learning is not just about getting good marks; it’s about exploring new ideas and enjoying the challenge of solving problems. It was great to figure things out.
As time went by, my grades got better, and so did my attitude towards school. I started to think about what I wanted to do when I grew up and made plans for college. I understood that high school was a chance to get ready for my dreams.
Now, I’m thankful for that moment when I realised how important learning is and for Alex’s help. It showed me that school is a place to discover what you love and to work towards your goals. I look forward to each day, knowing that every bit of learning brings me closer to becoming the person I want to be.
(　B　)24. What do we know about the author from Paragraph 1
A. He was excited and ready.
B. He made no plans for future.
C. He played an adventurous game.
D. He wanted to challenge himself.
(　C　)25. What did Alex do to help the author
A. He gave the author extra homework.
B. He made science classes more interesting.
C. He encouraged the author to work harder.
D. He made efforts to change the author’s interest.
(　D　)26. What made the author see the value of learning
A. Getting a high mark.
B. A talk with a teacher.
C. Visiting an ideal college.
D. Solving a science problem.
(　A　)27. Which would be the best title for the text
A. The Journey to Loving Learning
B. The Importance of Studying Hard
C. Discovering My Future Work
D. My Best Friend in High School
C
If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become cleverer since you started to learn a language
According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes gray matter. This is the area of the brain that processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.
The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is. A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learned a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.
Scans showed that gray matter density (密度) in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference was.
“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language,” said the scientists. It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.
Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and mathematical skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible (灵活的),” he said. “You are going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of 2 and 34. Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the earlier they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.
(　C　)28. The main subject talked about in this passage is 　　　　　.
A. science on learning a second language
B. man’s ability of learning a second language
C. findings that language learning can help brain power
D. language learning and maths study
(　D　)29. In the second paragraph, the author mentions “exercise” in order to 　　　　　.
A. say language is also a kind of physical labour
B. prove that one needs more practice when he (she) is learning a language
C. show the importance of using the language when you learn the language
D. make people believe language learning helps gray matter work well
(　A　)30. The underlined word “bilingual” probably means 　　　　　.
A. a person who can speak two languages
B. a person who is good at learning foreign languages
C. a researcher on language learning
D. an active language learner
(　B　)31. In the last two paragraphs, the author wants to tell us that 　　　　　.
A. learning a second language is the same as studying maths
B. early learning of a second language helps you a great deal in studying other subjects
C. Italian is the best choice for you as a second language
D. you’d better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language
D
“Creativity is the key to a brighter future,” said education and business experts. Here is how schools and parents can encourage this important skill in children.
If Dick Drew had listened to his boss in 1925, we might not have the product that we now think is greatly important: a new type of tape. Drew worked for the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. At work he developed a kind of material strong enough to hold things together. But his boss told him not to think more about the idea. Finally, using his own time, Drew improved the tape, which now is used everywhere by many people. And his former company learned from its mistake. Now it encourages people to spend 15 percent of their working time just thinking about and developing new ideas.
Creativity is not something one is just born with, nor is it necessarily a character of high intelligence (智力). The fact that a person is highly intelligent does not mean that he uses it creatively. Creativity is a matter of using the resources one has to produce new ideas that are good for something.
Unfortunately, schools have not tried to encourage creativity. With strong attention to test results and the development of reading, writing and mathematical skills, many educators give up creativity for correct answers. The result is that children can gain information but can’t recognise ways to use it in new situations. They may know the rules correctly but they are unable to use them to work out practical problems.
It is important to give children choices. From the earliest age, children should be allowed to make decisions and understand their results. Even if it’s choosing between two food items for lunch, decision-making helps thinking skills. As children grow older, parents should try to let them decide how to use their time or spend their money. This is because the most important character of creative people is a very strong desire to find a way out of trouble.
(　D　)32. What did the company where Drew once worked learn from its mistake
A. People should be discouraged to think freely.
B. It should encourage people to work a longer time.
C. People will do better if they pay all attention to their work.
D. People should spend some of their working time thinking creatively.
(　C　)33. What can we know from the passage about creativity
A. It is something that most people are born with.
B. It is something that has nothing to do with intelligence at all.
C. It is a way of using what one has learned to work out new problems.
D. It is something that is not important to the life in the future at all.
(　A　)34. Why don’t schools try to encourage creativity
A. They don’t attach importance to creativity education.
B. They don’t want their students to make mistakes.
C. They pay no attention to examination marks.
D. They think it impossible to develop creativity in class.
(　A　)35. What should the parents do when their children decide how to spend their money
A. Allow them to have a try.
B. Try to help them as much as possible.
C. Take no notice of whatever they do.
D. Order them to spend the least money.
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。
When we were young, life always seemed easier. I know sometimes it seems that way. But the truth is that life is not easy and it always will be. 　36　
The older we get, the harder we make things for ourselves.
At a young age, we saw the world through simple, hopeful eyes. We knew what we wanted and we had no biases. 　37　 We avoided people who frowned. We ate, drank and slept when we needed.
As we grew older, our minds became gradually disappointed by negative outer influences. At some point we began to hesitate and question our feelings. 　38　
Eventually we didn’t want to fall again, but rather than solving the problem that caused us to fall, we avoided it altogether.
　39　 We started holding grudges (怨恨), playing MMO games,and subtly cheating others and ourselves to get ahead. And when it didn’t work out, we used lies to cover up lies and ate and drank some more just to make ourselves feel better again.
　40　 We started losing touch with whom we really are and what we really need.
If you’re nodding your head, then you understand the need for getting back to happy.
A. We liked people who smiled.
B. The only difference is we’re older.
C. If you’re like we were, you’ve lost count.
D. When a new obstacle or growing pain arose, we fell down.
E. Over the course of time, we made our lives harder and harder.
F. There is no difference between the past, the present and the future.
G. We worked late nights on purpose to avoid remaining conflicts at home.
36. 　B　　37. 　A　　38. 　D　
39. 　G　　40. 　E　
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。
Jenna, a popular girl from Westwood Middle School, had graduated first in her class and was ready for new 　41　 in high school.
However, high school was different. In the first week, Jenna went to try-outs for cheerleaders. She was competing against very talented girls, and she knew it would be 　42　 for her to be selected. Two hours later, the judge read a list of the girls for a second try-out. Her heart 　43　 as the list ended without her name. Feeling awful, she walked home carrying her schoolbag full of homework.
Arriving home, she started with maths. She had always been a good math student, but now she was 　44　. She moved on to English and history, and was 　45　 to find that she didn’t have any trouble with those 　46　. Feeling better, she decided not to worry about maths for the time being.
The next day Jenna went to see Mrs Biden about being on the school 　47　. Mrs Biden wasn’t as enthusiastic as Jenna. “I’m sorry, but we have enough 　48　 for the newspaper already. Come back next year and we’ll talk then.” Jenna smiled 　49　 and left. “Why is high school so different ” she 　50　.
Later in 　51　class, Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much 　52　. By the end of class, she understood how to get them right. As she gathered her books, Jenna decided she’d continue to try to 　53　 at her new school. She wasn’t sure if she’d succeed, but she knew she had to 　54　. High school was just as her mum had said, “You will feel like a small fish in a big pond 　55　 a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to become the best fish you can be.”
(　C　)41. A. processes B. decisions
C. challenges D. exercises
(　C　)42. A. boring B. easy
C. difficult D. interesting
(　C　)43. A. jumped B. stopped
C. sank D. raced
(　A　)44. A. struggling B. improving
C. working D. complaining
(　D　)45. A. ashamed B. disappointed
C. shocked D. relieved
(　C　)46. A. homework B. books
C. subjects D. objects
(　C　)47. A. office B. radio
C. newspaper D. team
(　D　)48. A. speakers B. readers
C. cheerleaders D. writers
(　D　)49. A. widely B. brightly
C. excitedly D. weakly
(　C　)50. A. whispered B. exclaimed
C. sighed D. announced
(　D　)51. A. physics B. history
C. English D. maths
(　B　)52. A. pleasure B. trouble
C. hope D. sorrow
(　A　)53. A. fit in B. look out
C. stay up D. get around
(　B　)54. A. swim B. try
C. ask D. escape
(　D　)55. A. in return for B. in case of
C. in terms of D. instead of
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。
She looks like any other schoolgirl, fresh-faced and full of life. Sarah Thomas is looking forward to the challenge of her new A-level course. But unlike her school friends,16-year-old Sarah is not spending half-term 　56　 (rest). Instead, she is earning ￡6,500 a day as 　57　 model in New York.
Sarah 　58　 (tell) that she could be Britain’s new supermodel earning a million dollars in the next year. Her father Peter, 44, wants her to give up school to model full-time. But Sarah, 　59　 has taken part in shows along with top models, wants 　60　 (prove) that she has brains as well as beauty. She is determined to carry on with her 　61　 (educate).
She has turned down several 　62　(invitation) to star at shows in order to concentrate on her studies. After school she plans to take a year off to model full-time before going to university to get a degree 　63　 engineering or architecture.
Sarah says, “My dad thinks I should take the offer now. But at the moment, school 　64　 (come) first. I don’t want to put too much in modeling. It is 　65　 (certain) fun but the lifestyle is a little unreal. I don’t want to have nothing else to fall back on when I can’t model any more.”
56. 　resting　　　　　　 57. 　a　
58. 　has been told/was told　 59. 　who　
60. 　to prove　 61. 　education　
62. 　invitations　 63. 　in　
64. 　comes　 65. 　certainly　
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,你的外国笔友Noah正在策划一项主题为“探寻中国文化”的课外实践活动,他写信来征询你的建议。请你给他回一封信,内容包括:
1. 活动建议及理由;
2. 鼓励与祝愿。
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 Noah,
I’m thrilled to hear about your “Exploring Chinese Culture” extracurricular activity.
I suggest organising a traditional Chinese art workshop, focusing on calligraphy and paper-cutting. This will allow participants to appreciate the beauty of Chinese writing and the intricate craftsmanship behind paper art. Additionally, a Chinese food festival can be held, introducing local delicacies and cooking techniques. I’m confident that these ideas will enrich your event and help spread Chinese culture.
Keep up the good work, and I wish your activity a great success!
Yours,
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。
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sara. She had a passion for soccer that burned brighter than any other flame in her heart. However, Sara faced a big challenge—her legs were not as strong as her friends’, requiring her to rely on crutches (拐杖) for support.
Sara’s friends gathered on the soccer field every day, their laughter and shouts of excitement filling the air. She watched them with envy, longing to join in their games. But whenever she tried to play, the reality of her limitations would hit her hard, and she would feel a wave of disappointment. Despite this, Sara refused to let her dreams die. She loved soccer with all her heart, and she was determined not to give up.
One day, the school announced an important soccer match. Sara’s heart skipped a beat when she heard the news. She wanted to participate more than anything, but she knew that many kids would doubt her abilities because of her legs. Instead of giving in to their doubts, Sara chose to accept them as a source of strength.
She began practising hard every day after school. Using her crutches, she kicked the ball with all her strength, gradually mastering the art of balancing herself. Sometimes, she would fall down, but each time, she would pick herself up with a strong will. Her face would be sweaty and dirty, but her eyes would shine with determination.
Finally, the day arrived. Sara’s team had made it to the final match, and she had been given a chance to play. The crowd roared with excitement as she took her position on the field. Everyone cheered her on, their voices a mix of encouragement and admiration. Although Sara couldn’t run like the others, she used her skills and wisdom to pass the ball, her crutches becoming her secret weapon (武器) on the field.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为100左右;
2. 续写部分为一段,开头语已为你写好。
In the last moments, the ball came to Sara. She couldn’t believe that the ball would roll to her feet. She wanted to make full use of this opportunity and demonstrate to her classmates that despite relying on crutches, she could play soccer well. She used the skills she had acquired while practising soccer to firmly control the ball under her feet. It was difficult for the opponent to snatch the ball from her feet. The classmates on the field had big eyes and were surprised by Sara’s ball control skills. As she approached the goal, Sara lifted her crutches and shot the perfect ball with all her strength. The ball was in the goal. In an instant, the crowd erupted with shouts and cheers. Sara’s school team won the game. She was a hero.

展开更多......

收起↑