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综合核心素养测评卷(一)
测试范围:Unit 1~Unit 5
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
选择题部分
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　 　)1.How did the man go to the village
A.By car. B.By train. C.By bike.
A
【听力材料】
Text 1
W: You had a wonderful holiday in the village.That sounds like fun.
M: Yes, it was.
W: How did you get there Did you go by train
M: No.We wanted to take our bikes with us so Dad drove us there.
(　 　)2.Where are the speakers
A.In the office.
B.At home.
C.At a restaurant.
B
Text 2
M: It’s almost 11:30.Aren’t you hungry
W: Yeah, but I’m busy with this report.My boss will need it tomorrow.Could you make lunch today
M: I’d love to, but there is nothing in the fridge.Let’s have some bread for now.
(　 　)3.At what time does Mary’s café close now
A.5:00.
B.6:00.
C.7:00.
C
Text 3
M: My friends and I are going to Mary’s café after school, Mum.　
W: But it closes at five o’clock.You won’t have much time there.
M: No, it’s changed.It’s open until seven now.But I’ll be home at about six, I think.
W: All right.That’s fine.
(　 　)4.What are the speakers talking about
A.A presentation.
B.A writer.
C.A novel.
A
Text 4
M: Mrs Green asked us to make a short video about the writer we choose and present it in class tomorrow.
W: How long has it got to be
M: A minute.
W: What One minute And we’ve got to give all the important information about the writer’s life and his novels…
(　 　)5.What does the woman think of her job
A.Difficult.
B.Interesting.
C.Annoying.
B
Text 5
M: Do you find your job hard in the learning centre for kids I sometimes get annoyed with kids.They are troublesome.
W: No, not at all.Working with kids is so much more fun than working with adults.
第二节　(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
(　 　)6.What relation is the woman to the man
A.His doctor. B.His mother. C.His PE teacher.
A
(　 　)7.What does the woman advise the man to do
A.Take regular tests.
B.Join a health club.
C.Get lots of fresh air.
C
Text 6
W: Well, all your tests are clear, so it looks as if you have now completely recovered.How are you feeling
M: Much stronger, but I still get headaches.
W: Hmm, are you getting regular exercise and lots of fresh air
M: Well, no.I wasn’t strong enough to exercise after the operations so…
W: Well, to get rid of those headaches, I’ll give you some medicine.Take one spoon every four hours for the next two days.I suggest you take up something like jogging.You should also get lots of fresh air.
M: Thanks for your advice.My mother gave me the same advice, too.OK, I’ll join a health club next week.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　 　)8.What does the man like to paint most
A.People.
B.Boats.
C.Plants.
B
(　 　)9.Where does the man sell most of his works
A.At a museum.
B.At home.
C.On the website.
A
Text 7
W: Hi, my name is Helen.I have to interview an artist for our school newspaper.Can I ask you some questions
M: Yes.
W: What do you enjoy painting most People or plants
M: Boats actually, but painting water is really difficult.
W: And where do you sell your paintings
M: I have an exhibition at home, but most of my works are sold at Starwich Museum.It has also got its own website.
W: How much are your paintings
M: My oil paintings cost about $2,000.
W: Wow!
M: Would you like to be an artist
W: I want to be an actress actually.Thanks for answering my questions!
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　 　)10.What does the man think of the woman’s place
A.It’s a little small.
B.It’s big enough.
C.It’s in a mess.
C
(　 　)11.How long will the woman stay in Asia
A.For two weeks.
B.For two months.
C.For two years.
A
(　 　)12.What does the man suggest the woman take
A.Six pairs of jeans.
B.Five T-shirts.
C.A raincoat.
C
Text 8
M: Wow! Gina, it looks like a strong wind hit your place.Look at all those things here and there.Are all of them going to fit in that bag
W: Hmm, I’m not sure.Maybe the bag is a little small.Should I change it for a big enough one
M: Well, let’s go through all those things first…Oh, no, you’ve got six pairs of jeans here, and, wait, too many T-shirts! And
five hats! You’re only going for two weeks, not two months or two years.
W: OK, I’ll take two pairs of jeans and three T-shirts and two hats.How’s that
M: That helps a bit.Are you taking a raincoat The summer can be pretty wet in Asia.A raincoat is a good idea.
W: OK, I’ll pack one.Hey, you’re useful to have around.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　 　)13.Why does the woman make the phone call
A.To ask for help.
B.To report problems.
C.To offer information.
B
(　 　)14.What do we know about the shop
A.It was broken into.
B.It is in bad condition.
C.It is owned by the woman.
B
(　 　)15.What does the man offer to do for the woman
A.Tell Hilary about the shop.
B.Put her through to an officer.
C.Deal with the window of the shop.
B
(　 　)16.What does the woman suggest doing
A.Removing the rock above the beach.
B.Stopping the children from playing on the beach.
C.Putting up a warning sign about the dangerous rocks.
C
Text 9
M: Good morning.Haven Pool Borough Council.How may I help you
W: Hello, my name is Jenny Smith and I’m just ringing to report a few problems in my local area.
M: What problems are those
W: Well, the first one is the shop next to my house.It’s been empty for about a year and it’s falling into disrepair.Quite a few of the windows are broken.
M: I see.Well, I’m afraid that’s not our responsibility here.It would be up to the owner.
W: I understand that, but I’ve called the owner several times and he refused to do anything about it.
M: Well, in that case, you need to talk to the community officer.Her name is Hilary Sharpe.I can put you through to her if you like.
W: Wonderful.Before you put me through, there was another problem.It is to do with the sharp and big rocks above South Sands Beach.I watched some children playing there the other day and I think it’s really dangerous.It needs some sort of warning sign at least.
M: OK.I got that.I’ll deal with it right away.Thank you.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　 　)17.What is the speaker’s opinion about the three places
A.Historic.
B.Natural.
C.Entertaining.
A
(　 　)18.What do we know about Black Rock Caves
A.They exist for half a million years.
B.They are open daily for seven months.
C.There is a special attraction on April evenings.
B
(　 　)19.What is the Salter House best known for
A.The kitchen.
B.The paintings.
C.The furniture.
A
(　 　)20.What can people do in the village factory
A.Drink special tea in the Tea Shop.
B.Try on clothes two hundred years old.
C.Find out how people used to make sweets.
C
Text 10
Today I’d like to tell you about some of the famous places in history.
Let’s start with the oldest first.Black Rock Caves have been there for over two million years.And, for half a million years, they were home to people and various animals.You can explore these ancient homes and imagine what life was like for the people who lived here.The caves are open daily from the start of
April to the end of October.A special attraction on evenings in August is walk by candlelight.
Next I recommend a visit to the Salter House.This was built by Sir Joshua Salter and dates back to 1765.The Salter family are still living here today.The house became famous in 1982 when the TV series Aunt Dorothy was filmed there.The furniture and paintings are well worth seeing, but the attraction nobody wants to miss is the kitchen.This is where Aunt Dorothy cooked her huge meals.
And don’t forget to visit The Old Port.Maybe you’ll need several hours to see everything there, especially if you take a trip along the riverside as far as the fishing village.There you get the chance to try on traditional clothes from a hundred years ago.You can buy gifts in the old village stores and eat delicious small food in the Tea Shop.If you visit the village factory, you can see how sweets were made a hundred years ago, and taste them, too.
第二部分　阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节　(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Each autumn, millions of butterflies across the U.S.and Canada fly up to 4,000 km to central Mexico.Travellers can see the butterflies overwintering on the Western Monarch Trail, a
465-mile, road trip-friendly conservation initiative that links over a dozen stops along the route.
Helping the Butterflies
Organisers of the initiative created educational courses in English and Spanish explaining the butterflies’ annual travelling and the challenges they face.The signs also outline ways travellers can help the butterflies recover, such as by supporting chemical-free farms and planting native nectar (花蜜) gardens.
Why Butterflies Fly to the California Coast
Many stops, including Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove and Andrew Molera State Park, are overwintering sites where, from October to February, travellers can see thousands of butterflies gathering in forests in areas with mild temperatures.
Other sites, like the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and Avila Valley Barn, grow flowers that provide sugary, high-calorie food for the butterflies to eat.Butterflies settling here demonstrate how vital flowering plants are to their survival.
How to Explore the Western Monarch Trail
The butterflies’ behaviour varies at different times of day and depending on the weather.In the mornings, while temperatures are still cool, step out of the cottage in the Fernwood Resort where you stay overnight, and you’ll find many butterflies hanging together on the branches and trunks of trees at the overwintering sites.As the day starts to heat up—typically by late morning or early afternoon—you’ll be amazed at the
phenomenon “sunburst”—the butterflies start flying around in search of nearby nectar.Keep your eyes skyward.Don’t grab your camera.Just be in the moment.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了每年秋天数百万只蝴蝶从美国和加拿大飞往墨西哥中部的越冬之旅。游客可以在Western Monarch Trail上看到蝴蝶越冬的场景。
(　 　)21.What’s the Western Monarch Trail initiative aimed at
A.Providing a travel route.
B.Encountering butterflies.
C.Promoting organic farming.
D.Advocating species conservation.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“…Western Monarch Trail, a 465-mile, road trip-friendly conservation initiative that links over a dozen stops along the route”及Helping the Butterflies部分中的“The signs also outline ways travellers can help the butterflies recover…”可知,Western Monarch Trail计划的目标是倡导物种保护。
(　 　)22.What do we know about Andrew Molera State Park
A.It holds many nectar gardens.
B.It’s pleasant throughout winter.
C.It has sufficient food for butterflies.
D.It’s home to butterflies all year around.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据Why Butterflies Fly to the California Coast部分中的“…travellers can see thousands of butterflies gathering in forests in areas with mild temperatures”可知,Andrew Molera State Park的整个冬天都很宜人。
(　 　)23.What can travellers do along the Western Monarch Trail
A.Take photos of nature as required.
B.Enjoy comfortable weather all the year.
C.Witness butterflies’ different activities.
D.Have accommodation with breakfast.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据How to Explore the Western Monarch Trail部分内容可知,早晨许多蝴蝶悬挂在越冬地点的树枝和树干上,在上午晚些时候或下午早些时候可以看到蝴蝶开始四处飞行,寻找附近的花蜜,所以旅行者在Western Monarch Trail可以观看到蝴蝶的不同行为。
B
One of the advantages of social media is that we get to see aspects of people’s lives that can be rather surprising.In fact, some of the videos that get shared remind us of the many hidden—and not-so-hidden—talents that are out there.
Recently a video was shared of a construction worker taking a break and treating his co-workers to a beautiful musical interlude (插曲) in their busy day.Archie Gould, a painter
working for a specialised painting company in Edmonton, was carrying out a job in front of a library.Looking in the window, one of his workmates noticed there was a public piano inside.
Gould explained to CTV News that his workmates were aware that he’d played the piano for years, but he’d never been able to showcase his talents.Therefore on the first day on site, Gould sat down in his paint-stained work clothes to play for his workmates.
“It was so heart-melting.I love classical music to begin with.Seeing him playing exceptionally well, I was totally touched,” his workmate, Kerrie Bates, shared her reaction to Gould’s performance.As for Gould, he was also delighted to have the opportunity to show his workmates that he was indeed able to play the piano.
The performance was shared online, where it notched up an impressive number of views.And Gould come up with why he
thought the video had become so popular, “I think half the reason that the video blew up is that I look like a construction worker.No one expects a construction worker to just demonstrate some classical music like it’s nothing.”
However, his performance is not just a lesson in looking beyond a person’s outward appearance.It also reminds us that we should develop our talents gradually and enjoy them as and when we can.While we might not all be able to become
professional pianists or singers, there’s so much joy to be had in having a passion and sharing it with others.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位名叫Archie Gould的建筑工人在工作期间,利用休息时间弹奏钢琴,给同事们带来了惊喜和享受的故事。
(　 　)24.What role does social media play according to the first paragraph
A.A platform for people to show talents.
B.Means of communication and expression.
C.Place for people to share common interest.
D.A tool to remind us of some important things.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“One of the advantages of social media is that we get to see aspects of people’s lives that can be rather surprising.”可知,社交媒体为人们提供了一个展示才华的平台。
(　 　)25.How did Kerrie bates react to Gould’s performance
A.She considered it was incredible.
B.She thought it held lasting artistic valued.
C.She found it was more accessible to workers.
D.She believed it deserved a great deal of fame.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“‘It was so heart-melting.I love classical music to begin with.Seeing him playing exceptionally well, I was totally touched’”可知,Kerrie Bates认为Gould的表演令人难以置信,非常出色。
(　 　)26.What does the underlined phrase “notched up” in Paragraph 5 probably mean
A.Reserved.
B.Required.
C.Convinced.
D.Earned.
D
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“why he thought the video had become so popular”可知,视频在网络上很受欢迎,获得了令人赞叹的观看次数。notched up意为“获得”,与earned意思相近。
(　 　)27.What does Gould’s story convey
A.The early bird catches the worm.
B.Never judge a book by its cover.
C.Actions speak louder than words.
D.Nothing is difficult to a willing heart.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文可知,文章提到Gould穿着沾满油漆的工作服在休息时间弹奏钢琴,他的同事们非常惊讶于他弹得如此出色。Gould认为视频走红的原因是他看起来像个建筑工人,没人期望一个建筑工人能演奏古典音乐。由此推知,Gould的故事传达了不要以貌取人的道理,人们不能仅仅根据外表来判断一个人的能力或才华。
C
A new trend called “praise groups” or “in-need-of-praise” chat groups has become popular on Chinese social media.In Chinese culture, where modesty (谦逊) is valued, openly seeking and giving praise is uncommon.These chat groups provide a platform for people to receive compliments (赞扬) and encouragement, which are often lacking in their daily lives.
To join a praise group, users can pay a fee on e-commerce sites, starting at 50 yuan for five minutes of compliments.The group members will then show the person with praises and kind words.The compliments can be designed for a friend or loved one as well.Participants have found that being praised by strangers can help lift their spirits and improve their self-confidence.
For example, Meng Zha, a college student, tried the service and found it amusing and helpful.She received compliments on her appearance and even some lyrics from popular songs.Ms Meng couldn’t help but laugh at the compliments and expressed her desire to post such high-quality praises in the future.
Praise groups have appeared as a way for people in China to seek and receive compliments and encouragement that may be lacking in their daily lives.They provide a positive and uplifting
experience for participants, improving a sense of happiness and self-worth.
Those who support the groups see them as a method of dealing with extremely bad moods (情绪) which are often related to things happening on the Internet.“At first, the purpose of this group is to make us learn to praise others and accept others’ praises confidently.Here we can drop everything, and use our hearts to praise and support others,” one member said.“But the
life journey is long and there are some unexpected situations that we can only depend on ourselves to face when there is no one out there to offer help.”
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了夸夸群的含义及其给人们带来的好处。
(　 　)28.What is the purpose of praise groups
A.To make ordinary people widely popular.
B.To solve people’s problems.
C.To share common interests.
D.To make others confident and happy.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“These chat groups provide a platform for people to receive compliments(赞扬) and encouragement…”及第四段中的“Praise groups have appeared as a way for people in China to look for and receive compliments and encouragement…”可知,这些群聊为人们提供了一个接受赞美和鼓励的平台,是人们寻求和接受日常生活中可能缺乏的赞美和鼓励的一种方式。由此推知,夸夸群的目的是让人们变得自信和快乐。
(　 　)29.What can we learn about Meng Zha from Paragraph 3
A.She was not strong enough.
B.She was satisfied with the service.
C.She was under working stress.
D.She was a gifted singer in her area.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Ms Meng couldn’t help but laugh at the compliments and expressed her desire to post such high-quality praises in the future.”可知,孟女士希望也能发表这样高质量的赞扬。由此可知,孟女士对夸夸群的服务是很满意的。
(　 　)30.What does the underlined word “uplifting” in Paragraph 4 mean
A.Surprising and rare.
B.Exciting and cheerful.
C.Sad and unforgettable.
D.Worrying and uncomfortable.
B
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句子可知,此处表示它为参与者提供了积极的体验,提高了幸福感和自我价值感,画线单词与positive为并列关系。由此可知,uplifting意为“令人振奋的;使人开心的”,与exciting and cheerful意思相近。
(　 　)31.How does the group praise others in the last paragraph according the member
A.Honestly. 　　 B.Easily.
C.Slightly. 　　 D.Informally.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Here we can drop everything, and use our hearts to praise and support others”可知,其中一个成员认为,在群里可以放下一切,用心去赞美和支持别人。由此可知,小组成员认为这类群是在真诚地赞美别人。
D
When we, as humans, get slightly injured, we treat our own wounds.Even sometimes we go to see doctors.But in the wild animal kingdom, medical care is much different.For one Sumatran orangutan (猩猩), a facial wound may be lethal because it could cause infection and pain.However, the large orange primate (灵长目动物) found a way to treat himself using a native-growing plant.
Rakus, a Sumatran orangutan, lives in Suaq Balimbing, Indonesia.Sumatran orangutans, with only about 14,613 surviving, are faced with dying out.Biologists study the great apes in their habitats.When they noticed Rakus’s wound they paid attention to it.But what happened three days later surprised them.Rakus applied a plant called Akar Kuning to his wound, creating a protective layer over the wound.
The plant is known for reducing pain and preventing infection, but it is not a food for the local orangutans.
Biologists say, “It is possible that Rakus brought this knowledge from his birthplace.Therefore, it is possible that the behaviour is shown by more individuals like him outside the Suaq research area.”
Luckily for Rakus, his treatment worked and his wound was cured without incident.While other examples of great apes treating wounds have been recorded, the selective treatment of only the wound and the layering of plant material in different consistencies were marvelous (了不起的).
According to the biologists, this remarkable observation is the first report of active wound management with a biologically active substance in a great ape species and provides new insights into the existence of self-medication in our closest relatives.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了科学家发现一只苏门答腊猩猩可以用一种本土的植物来治疗的事件。
(　 　)32.What does the underlined word “lethal” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A.Deadly. 　 　 B.Avoidable.
C.Curable. 　　 D.Obvious.
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“because it could cause infection and pain”可知,苏门答腊猩猩面部的伤可能是致命的,因为会导致感染或者疼痛,lethal意为“致命的”,与deadly意思相近。
A
(　 　)33.What surprised biologists about Rakus during their research
A.It feeds on Akar Kuning—a local plant.
B.Its habitats have been destroyed wholly.
C.It can’t deal with its wounds timely.
D.It uses a native plant to cure itself.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But what happened three days later surprised them.Rakus applied a plant called Akar Kuning to his wound, creating a protective layer over the wound.”可知,Rakus用一种本土植物来治愈自己,这让生物研究者深感惊讶。
(　 　)34.Which is right about the observation on Sumatran orangutans
A.It focuses on animal protection.
B.It first brought in biological active materials.
C.It makes for knowing well of self-medication in the species.
D.It makes a big difference in saving apes in danger.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“this remarkable observation is the first report of active wound management…provides new insights into the existence of self-medication in our closest relatives”可知,关于苏门答腊猩猩的观察,让人们对这个物种的自我治疗有了更好的了解。
(　 　)35.Where is the passage probably taken from
A.A news report.
B.A science fiction.
C.A geographic magazine.
D.A poster about endangered animals.
【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了苏门答腊猩猩可以用一种本土植物来疗伤,由此推知,文章可能摘自新闻报道。
A
第二节　(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Cultural heritage is an essential part of our identity, history and traditions.It includes buildings, monuments, artworks, books, music and other artefacts.　36　 However, the preservation of cultural heritage is not always guaranteed, and many valuable pieces have been lost or destroyed over time.
So, what can we do to protect our cultural heritage The first step is to raise awareness about its importance.People need to understand that cultural heritage is not just a collection of old things.　37　 We should appreciate and respect it, and encourage others to do so as well.
Another way to protect cultural heritage is through legislation.　38　 They can also provide funding for restoration and maintenance projects, and impose penalties on those who damage or destroy cultural heritage.
Education plays a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage.Schools and universities can teach students about the value of cultural heritage and how to care for it.　39　
Technology can be a useful tool in protecting cultural heritage.Digitisation allows us to preserve and share cultural artefacts with a wider audience, while also reducing the risk of damage or loss.Virtual reality can also be used to recreate historical sites and buildings, allowing people to experience them in a new and immersive (身临其境的) way.
　40　 By raising awareness, establishing laws, educating people and using technology, we can ensure that our cultural heritage is preserved for future generations to enjoy and appreciate.
A.Historic buildings are climate friendly.
B.It is also a symbol of our cultural diversity and creativity.
C.Protecting cultural heritage requires a collective effort.
D.To be kept alive, cultural heritage must be related to its community.
E.This non-renewable treasure should be passed down from one generation to another.
F.Governments can establish laws and regulations to protect historic sites, buildings and artifacts.
G.Museums and other cultural institutions can offer exhibitions and events that show the importance of cultural heritage.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了文化遗产是人类身份、历史和传统的重要组成部分,并介绍了保护文化遗产的方法。
36.E　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“However…is not always guaranteed, and many valuable pieces have been lost or destroyed over time.”可知,文化遗产并没有得到很好的保护;“however”则暗示空格处和下文存在转折关系,空格处应说明文化遗产应该得到保护从而代代相传,选项E“这种不可再生的财富应该代代相传”符合语境。
37.B　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“cultural heritage is not just a collection of old things”可知,空格处会提到文化遗产还有哪些意义,选项B“它也是我们文化多样性和创造性的象征”承接上文。
38.F　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“Another way to protect cultural heritage is through legislation.”可知,空格处会具体阐述可以通过制定法律法规来保护文化遗产,选项F“政府可以制定法律法规来保护历史遗址、建筑和文物”承接上文。
39.G　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据空格前内容可知,本段主要讲述了教育界在保护文化遗产方面可做的贡献。空格处会接着介绍其他组织在保护遗产方面可做的贡献,选项G“博物馆和其他文化机构可以举办展览和活动,展示文化遗产的重要性”符合语境。
40.C　【解析】 考查段落大意。根据下文可知,本段主要讲述了保护遗产需要各方面的努力。选项C“保护文化遗产需要共同的努力”能概括本段段落大意。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many years ago, when I was a young man in my twenties, I worked as a salesman for a piano company.We sold our pianos all over the state by 　41　 in small town newspapers and then we would send the pianos to those who had 　42　.
Every time we would receive a reply on a 　43　 which said, “Please bring me a new piano for my little 　44　.I can pay $10 a month with my egg money.”
Of course, we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month, so we ignored her postcards.
A couple of years later, I 　45　 my own piano company, and when I advertised in that area, the postcards started coming to me.For months, I ignored them—what else could I do
But then, one day when I was in the area something came over me.I had a piano on my little lorry.Despite knowing that I was about to make a 　46　 business decision, I delivered the piano to her and told her I would carry the contract (合同) myself at $10 a month with no interest, and that would 　47　 52 payments.
I thought I had just 　48　 a new piano.But the payments came in, all 52 of them as 　49　.It was 　50　! Later, I put the incident out of my mind for 20 years.
Then one day I was in Memphis on other business.　51　 I was sitting at the bar having a drink at the Holiday Inn, I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me.I 　52　, and there was a lovely young woman playing a very nice grand piano.
I was surprised by her excellent performance, and I 　53　 my drink and moved to a table beside her.She smiled at me, and when she took a 　54　 she sat down at my table.
“Aren’t you the man who sold my grandma a piano a long time ago ” I 　55　 remembered.My goodness, it was her! It was the little girl—the old lady’s granddaughter!
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了主人公冒着亏钱的风险把一架钢琴以特殊的方式卖给一位老奶奶,老奶奶诚实守信地付清了钢琴款,而主人公的爱心成就了一位优秀的钢琴演奏家的故事。
(　 　)41.A.advertising B.explaining
C.suggesting D.announcing
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“I worked as a salesman for a piano company.We sold our pianos”及空格后的“small town newspapers”并结合常识可知,售卖物品通常会采用打广告的方式。
A
(　 　)42.A.replied B.answered
C.received D.decided
【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“Every time we would receive a reply”可知,公司在收到订货的答复时,才会送货。
A
(　 　)43.A.book B.letter
C.postcard D.newspaper
【解析】 考查名词。根据下文中的“so we ignored her postcards”可知,他们收到的是一张明信片。
C
(　 　)44.A.son B.daughter
C.grandson D.granddaughter
【解析】 考查名词。根据下文中的“It was the little girl—the old lady’s granddaughter!”可知,这位老奶奶是要给自己的孙女买钢琴。
D
(　 　)45.A.imagined B.owned
C.Developed D.devoted
【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“when I advertised in that area, the postcards started coming to me”可知,作者开始自己打广告、收明信片,此处指作者拥有了自己的钢琴公司。
B
(　 　)46.A.big B.quick
C.terrible D.wonderful
【解析】 考查形容词。根据下文语境可知,由于老奶奶特殊的分期付款方式对公司不利,所以这是一个糟糕的商业决定。
C
(　 　)47.A.offer　 B.indicate
C.ensure　 D.mean
【解析】 考查动词。根据逻辑可知,按照合同,每个月付款10美元。这种付款方式意味着共52次的付款。
D
(　 　)48.A.thrown away B.taken over
C.given out D.turned out
【解析】 考查动词短语。根据上文中的“I was about to make a 　46　 business decision”并结合上文语境可知,作者对老奶奶分期付款的方式并不满意,对老奶奶的支付能力没有信心,所以他觉得自己白白丢掉了一架钢琴。
A
(　 　)49.A.advised B.agreed
C.Told D.paid
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格前的“But the payments came in, all 52 of them”可知,此处指所有52笔付款都按照当初的协议如期到账。
B
(　 　)50.A.doubtful B.natural
C.surprising D.reasonable
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文语境可知,由于作者没指望收到钢琴的全款,因此老奶奶能够分文不少付清全款是出乎作者意料的。
C
(　 　)51.A.As 　 B.If
C.Because D.Until
【解析】 考查连词。根据空格后的“I was sitting at the bar having a drink”可知,此处指当作者坐在酒吧喝酒时。
A
(　 　)52.A.made out B.took off
C.came about D.looked around
【解析】 考查动词短语。根据上文中的“I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me”可知,此处指作者听到优美的钢琴声时,环顾四周寻找琴声来源。
D
(　 　)53.A.took up B.picked up
C.made up D.turned up
【解析】 考查动词短语。根据上文中的“I was surprised by her excellent performance”及下文中的“moved to a table beside her”可知,作者被钢琴声所吸引,因此拿起酒杯,走到那位演奏钢琴的女士跟前。
B
(　 　)54.A.walk B.lesson
C.break　 D.moment
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“she sat down at my table”可知,此处指在那位女士中场休息时,在作者的桌旁坐下。
C
(　 　)55.A.suddenly 　 B.regularly
C.normally D.carefully　
【解析】 考查副词。根据上文中的“Later, I put the incident out of my mind for 20 years.”可知,后来作者忘记了卖给老奶奶钢琴这件事,在女士的提醒下,作者突然想起了这件事。
A
非选择题部分
第二节　(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Sometimes words aren’t enough and the only true way to express how you feel is through emojis (表情符号).
Now, instead of 　56　 (search) through rows of almost 900 symbols, an app will automatically “translate” everything you want to say into the popular 　57　 (character).
The app is available for free on iOS and Android.To start, users tap the microphone icon on the screen 　58　 (speak).Their words are then translated by the app and represented on-screen as emoji icons.Recipients can either reply in emoji 　59　 translate from emoji to text.
　60　 (develop) by a London-based company, the app aims to help parents understand their kids’ “language”.Executive creative director at the company, said: “Technology 　61　
(change) the way we communicate many times in the past hundred years, and 　62　 the rapid rise of emojis we’re seeing it again.To welcome this new and universal language, we created a voice-to-emoji translator 　63　 ensures it’s not just teenagers having all the fun.”
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了国外某公司开发的一款能将表情符号与文字互译的应用软件。
In 2015, one emoji icon 　64　 (pick) as the “word” of the year, chosen by Oxford Dictionaries.The yellow smiley face, known as “face with tears of joy”, was the most 　65　 (wide) used emoji that year.
56.searching　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为will translate,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;search和主语an app构成逻辑上的主谓关系,且位于介词of之后,应使用动词-ing形式作宾语。
57.characters　【解析】 考查名词单复数。空格处意为“字母;字”,character为可数名词,表示泛指概念,应使用名词复数形式。
58.to speak　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为tap,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;speak和主语users构成逻辑上的主谓关系,应使用动词不定式形式作目的状语。
59.or　【解析】 考查连词。either…or…意为“要么……要么……”,为固定搭配。
60.Developed　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为aim,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;develop和主语the app构成逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用动词-ed形式作定语;又因空格处位于句首,首字母应大写。
61.has changed　【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据下文中的“in the past hundred years”可知,此处应用现在完成时;又因主语Technology表达单数概念,助动词应用has,故填has changed。
62.with　【解析】 考查介词。with意为“随着……”,表示一种原因或伴随情况。
63.that/which　【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导定语从句,并在从句中充当主语,先行词为translator,指物,应使用关系代词that/which。
64.was picked　【解析】 考查动词的时态和语态及主谓一致。根据上文可知,此处应用一般过去时;分析句子结构可知,动词和主语构成动宾关系,应使用一般过去时的被动语态;又因主语one emoji icon表达单数概念,be动词应用was,故填was picked。
65.widely　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰形容词used,应使用wide的副词形式widely作状语。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你校将举办一次校园艺术节,你受学生会委托邀请你校外教Henry参加。请你给他写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.说明写信目的;
2.艺术节的具体信息(时间、地点、活动等);
3.希望他能表演节目。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Henry,
On behalf of the Students’ Union, I’m writing to invite you to take part in the art festival to be held in our school.
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The art festival is scheduled to take place at 2:00 p.m. in the playground on 28 December, 2025.All the teachers as well as students will attend it and a variety of interesting performances will be put on, including songs, dances, cross talk, sketches and magic.
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I do hope you will come and give us a performance, no matter what form it is.I’m sure your presence will make our festival more colourful.We are looking forward to your coming.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
For many years, I had a recurring (重复出现的) dream.I was a little girl again, rushing about, trying to get ready for school.
“Hurry, you’ll be late for school,” my mother called to me.
“I am hurrying, Mum! What did I do with my books ”
Deep inside I knew where the dream came from.It was about some unfinished business in my life.As a kid, I loved everything about school.I loved books, teachers, tests and homework.Most of all I longed to someday march down the aisle (通道)to receive my diploma.That seemed more appealing even than getting married.
But at 15, I had to drop out because my parents couldn’t afford tuition (学费).My hope of getting a diploma was dead, or
so I thought.Pretty soon, I married and had three children, and I thought: “There goes my diploma.”
Even so, I wanted my children to be educated.But Linda, our youngest child, had juvenile arthritis (幼年型关节炎) in her hands and knees, which made it impossible for her to function in a normal classroom.I felt really sorry for her and I didn’t want her to live her life with regret.I didn’t give up hope of her being back to school in some way.
One day, I saw an ad in the newspaper for evening courses.“That’s the answer,” I said to myself.Linda always feels better in the evening, so I’ll just sign her up for night school.
Linda was busy filling out enrollment (入学) forms when the secretary said, “Mrs Schantz, why don’t you come back to school ”
I laughed, “There’s no way! I’m 55!” But he persisted, and before I knew what I had done, I was enrolled for classes in
English and crafts.“This is only an experiment,” I “warned” him, but he just smiled.So, I told myself to try for just a semester and to see if it would work.Anyway, my dream was still there in my heart.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
It was exciting to go to school again but it was no game.
in a classroom full of kids was awkward, even if most of them were respectful and encouraging.During the day, I was still a busy married woman having loads of housework to do.In the evening, I was a hard-working student working on my courses.To my surprise, both Linda and I did very well in night school.I went back again the next semester, and my grades steadily improved.
Sitting
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Paragraph 2:
Linda and I saw each other through all these years.
down, Linda encouraged me, “Mum, you can’t quit now!” And when she was down, I encouraged her.I have to say it was a time which was really hard for both of us.But neither of us gave up.At last, I got my diploma.To my surprise, almost all of my classmates voted for me to be class speaker, and I got a $3,000 college scholarship.The unfinished business in my dreams was eventually finished.
When I was
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综合核心素养测评卷(二)
测试范围:Unit 1~Unit 5
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
选择题部分
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30 分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　 　)1.What is the man going to do first
A.See a doctor.
B.Attend a meeting.
C.Fill out some forms.
C
【听力材料】
Text 1
W: Jim, can you help me fill in these forms My assistant has been ill and went to see the doctor just now.
M: Just tell me what needs to be done.I’m free till the four o’clock meeting begins.
(　 　)2.Which place is the woman’s destination
A.Hong Kong.
B.Tokyo.
C.Seoul.
B
Text 2
W: Is there any way I can get on the next flight to Tokyo My flight from Hong Kong didn’t arrive on time, so I missed my connection.
M: If you’re willing to fly by way of Seoul, there’s a flight leaving in 25 minutes.
(　 　)3.Why is the woman disappointed about the restaurant
A.The price is unacceptable.
B.The waiter is unfriendly.
C.The service is slow.
C
Text 3
W: What a disappointment! I was told that this restaurant was good, but the service is quite unacceptable.
M: Yeah.It has been rather slow.It seems each waiter is responsible for too many tables.
(　 　)4.What does the man mean
A.The concert is put off.
B.The man got tickets at last.
C.The woman should go to the concert as well.
B
Text 4
M: I’m going to a concert on Saturday night.My favourite group.
W: Are they famous
M: Are you kidding I can’t believe I got tickets.
(　 　)5.Where does the conversation take place
A.At the man’s house.
B.In a restaurant.
C.In a hotel.
C
Text 5
M: My room hasn’t been cleaned today, and the TV doesn’t work.
W: Oh, dear.I’m very sorry to hear that.What’s your room number
M: 247.And the service at breakfast this morning was terrible.
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.How does the man feel when he sees the woman
A.Surprised.
B.Disappointed.
C.Annoyed.
A
(　 　)7.What is the woman going to do next weekend
A.Work a half day.
B.Stay at home.
C.Go to the beach.
C
Text 6
M: Hi, Iris.What are you still doing here I thought you were working a half day, so you could prepare for your trip to the beach.
W: That was my plan, but the weather report is calling for rain this weekend.It’s supposed to be nicer next weekend.
M: So will you go next weekend instead
W: Yeah, I think I’ll stay at home this weekend and work a half day next Friday.I’d rather go when the weather is better.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　 　)8.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A job interview.
B.A building’s position.
C.A meal.
A
(　 　)9.What will the woman do at noon tomorrow
A.Meet the man.
B.Go to the man’s office.
C.Have lunch with the marketing director.
A
Text 7
M: So, Selina, have you heard back yet about the marketing job you applied for
W: Yes.I got a phone call this morning.I’m going to have an interview with the marketing director tomorrow morning.
M: Good for you! Where’s the interview going to be held
W: At the company head office at Milan Street.It’s very close to your office.Why don’t we have lunch together tomorrow I’ll tell you all about it.
M: That’s OK.Let’s meet at 11:30.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　 　)10.Who is the Best Car Design Prize winner
A.Ms Miller.
B.Mr Giddings.
C.Mr Zarba.
B
(　 　)11.What do we know about the Best Car Design competition
A.It was very competitive.
B.There were few competitors.
C.The winner will receive much money.
A
(　 　)12.Where is the Hyatt Hotel
A.Far from Granville Avenue.
B.Across from a department store.
C.Opposite a bank.
B
Text 8
W: Brian, have you heard that Mr Giddings will be awarded the prize for Best Car Design at the Hyatt Hotel next week
M: Yes, but I thought either Mr Zarba or Ms Miller would win.I feel they are more talented than Mr Giddings.
W: They are excellent designers, too.The competition must have been fierce.Will the winner receive a lot of money
M: Maybe, I don’t know.By the way, do you know where the Hyatt Hotel is
W: It’s right across from the Bellagio Department Store on Granville Avenue, on the left side of a bank.The hotel just opened a week ago.I’ve heard they provide excellent food and service.Are you going to attend the ceremony
M: Right.
W: Then why don’t we go together
M: Good idea.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　 　)13.What does the woman think of Cape Town
A.Modern. B.Safe. C.Crowded.
B
(　 　)14.What did the man put on the shelf
A.His passport.
B.His traveller’s check.
C.His car keys.
C
(　 　)15.What does the woman most probably do
A.A travel agent.
B.A hotel clerk.
C.A customs officer.
B
(　 　)16.What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Drive around the poor areas.
B.Take a boat to Robben Island.
C.Buy some pills from a drugstore.
C
Text 9
M: Got my passport
W: Yes, Mr O’Donnell.Here you are, sir.
M: I’m thinking of going shopping in the city centre in the afternoon.Is it safe
W: Yes, sir.You’ll find that the centre of Cape Town is no different from other major cities like London and New York.
M: I saw the markets around here were crowded and lively.I’d better watch out for pickpockets.
W: Yes.You shouldn’t take large amounts of cash.I recommend that you use cheques or credit cards.
M: I’ve got some traveller’s cheques with me.Now where did I put those car keys
W: I just saw you put them over there on the shelf.If you are driving, you must keep your car doors locked at all times.One last thing, avoid walking around the poorer areas of the city.
M: How about going to see Robben Island
W: There are several ferries but it’s best to book with an organised tour of the island.I can reserve one for you here at our hotel.Oh, and another thing.It’s a good idea to take a pill if you get seasick easily.You can get some from the drugstore over there.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　 　)17.What made the speaker’s father proud
A.He found a well-paid job.
B.He made great amounts of money.
C.He was the first in his family to go to university.
C
(　 　)18.How many shoe shops did the speaker have by 1990
A.120. B.250. C.268.
A
(　 　)19.What did the speaker do in 2002
A.He paid a visit to Africa.
B.He spent a lot on race cars.
C.He lent large sums of money to farmers.
A
(　 　)20.What was built in a small town in Malawi this spring
A.A school.
B.A hospital.
C.A shoe shop.
B
Text 10
I’ve always been interested in making money.My father was very proud that I’d been to university—the first in my family to do so, and he hoped I’d become a banker or a lawyer.But instead I saw a chance to make money from sports shoes and started my business in the early 1980s.The business kept growing; by 1990 I had one hundred and twenty shops, and just
before I sold the business in 1998, this figure had grown to two hundred and fifty.I made ￡268 million from the sale and, obviously, I’d made all the money I could ever need.I decided to take time out and enjoy myself.I spent loads of money on race cars and beautiful houses but after a while, I was bored and wanted to work again.I visited Africa for the first time in 2002 and saw I could offer business advice to farmers who were in difficulty.About five years ago, I started lending small amounts
of money to people all over the world who had nothing, and who wanted to start their own business.Recently, I’ve been taking part in some projects.We’ve been able to build new schools and set up training programmes that teach children about business.The first of these projects to be completed was a hospital in a small town in Malawi this spring.
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
Charles Darwin
In 1831, the English scientist, Charles Darwin(1809—1882), sailed off on a long voyage around the world.He saw the ways
animals adapted to where they lived.Darwin thought that animals that do not adapt soon die out.He called this idea “natural selection”.Darwin’s scientific discovery is the unifying theory of the life sciences, explaining the diversity of life.Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history.
Jane Goodall
The English zoologist, Jane Goodall (1934—), has observed chimpanzees (黑猩猩) in Tanzania, Africa, for more than 40 years.She discovered that chimpanzees can make and use simple tools.Before that, scientists thought that only humans could do this.Her observations have changed how scientists understand both chimpanzees and humans.Considered to be the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees, Goodall is best known for her over 55-year study of wild chimpanzees.
Karl von Frisch
The Austrian zoologist, Karl von Frisch (1886—1982), discovered the secret language of honey bees.He saw that some bees did a strange dance when they returned to the hive (蜂房).He realised that the dance was a way to show other bees where to fly to find food.His theory was proved to be true many years later after his book The Dancing Bees was published.
Luis and Walter Alvarez
The American father and son team, Luis (1911—1988) and Walter Alvarez (1940—), made an important discovery that could explain why dinosaurs became extinct.They found that something hit Earth and destroyed the dinosaurs’ habitats.In 1980 Alvarez and his son “uncovered a disaster that literally shook the Earth and is one of the great discoveries about Earth’s history”.　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了五位以研究动物而著称的科学家。
(　 　)21.Charles Darwin discovered the idea of “natural selection” 　　　.
A.at the zoo
B.in the library
C.when he was old
D.during a long trip
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Charles Darwin部分中的“sailed off on a long voyage around the world”可知,Charles Darwin是在一次航海旅行中发现了“自然选择”这一科学理论。
(　 　)22.Karl von Frisch found that bees’ dance was a way to
　　　.
A.have a rest
B.show the way
C.tell good news
D.express their feelings
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Karl von Frisch部分中的“the dance was a way to show other bees where to fly to find food”可知,Karl von Frisch发现蜜蜂的舞蹈实际上是一种引路的方式。
(　 　)23.What led to dinosaurs dying out according to Luis and Walter Alvarez
A.Climate change.
B.Human activities.
C.Their homes’ being ruined.
D.Their lacking enough food.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Luis and Walter Alvarez部分中的“They found that something hit Earth and destroyed the dinosaurs’ habitats.”可知,Luis和Walter Alvarez父子发现,某种不明物体撞击了地球,破坏了恐龙的栖息地,导致了恐龙的灭绝。
B
When image-generating models such as Midjourney started the generative AI boom in early 2022, artists started noticing similarities between AI-generated images and those they’d created themselves.Many found that their work had been gathered and put into a massive database and used to train AI models, which then produced copies in their creative styles.Many also lost jobs when potential employers used AI tools to generate images instead of hiring artists.
Now, Artists are fighting back.A team, led by Shawn Shan, a PhD student in computer science at the University of Chicago, decided to build a tool to help.After learning about the impact on artists, they gathered input from more than a thousand artists to learn what they needed and how they would use any protective technology.
Last October, they introduced a useful tool called Nightshade, which adds an invisible layer of “poison” to images to prevent
image-generating AI models if they attempt to include those images into their database.If enough poison is drawn into a machine-learning model’s training data, it could permanently break models and make their outputs unpredictable.
The response to Nightshade was overwhelming and acclamatory.The team received praise and encouraging remarks from plenty of artists on social media.Nightshade has been downloaded nearly 3.5 million times.And Nightshade received a
distinguished paper award and the Internet Defense Prize at the Usenix Security Symposium, a top computer security conference.These tools have allowed artists to be creative online again, says Karla Ortiz, an artist producing animation. “Through work on Nightshade, some AI companies attempt to cooperate with artists and help them benefit from AI.Some firms are looking into how they could use the tools to protect their intellectual property (知识产权),” she adds.
Next, the team wants to build tools to help regulators inspect AI models and implement laws.They also plan to further develop Nightshade in ways that could make it easier to apply to other industries, such as gaming, music, or journalism.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了生成式人工智能给艺术家带来负面影响,艺术家们奋起反击,研发出一款名为“夜影”(Nightshade)的工具来维护自身权益。
(　 　)24.How does generative AI impact artists
A.It promotes creativity of artists.
B.It causes the job losses of artists.
C.It benefits artists with database.
D.It damages cooperation of artists.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Many also lost jobs when potential employers used AI tools to generate images instead of hiring artists.”可知,生成式人工智能导致艺术家失业。
(　 　)25.What does the underlined word “acclamatory” mean in Paragraph 4
A.Favourable.
B.Weak.
C.Mixed.
D.Pessimistic.
A
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词前面的“overwhelming”及画线词后面的“The team received praise and encouraging remarks from plenty of artists on social media.”可知,此处指对“夜影”的反应是势不可挡的以及赞美的。acclamatory意为“赞美的;拥护的”,与favourable意思相近。
(　 　)26.What can we infer about the tool from the last two paragraphs
A.It will be applied to inspect artists.
B.It needs to be more creative.
C.It will find its way into other fields.
D.It struggles to get recognition.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They also plan to further develop Nightshade in ways that could make it easier to apply to other industries…”可知,这个工具将进入其他领域。
(　 　)27.What is the best title for the text
A.Artists vs AI: Nightshade to the Mend
B.Artists vs AI: Nightshade to the Rescue
C.Artists & AI: A Win-Win Collaboration
D.Artists & AI: A Mutual Boost Forward
B
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了生成式人工智能给艺术家带来负面影响,艺术家们奋起反击,研发出“夜影”维护自身权益,因此B项“艺术家与人工智能:夜影拯救”适合作为本文标题。
C
A huge 42 percent of marriages in the UK end in divorce, the highest rate in Europe.What is happening in the UK to cause such a phenomenon The UK of today is one of the most multicultural countries on the Earth.There are exotic sights and sounds on the street corners of every British city.
Is such diversity a good thing Well, it makes the UK a very exciting place to live in.There are new ideas everywhere.There is
great freedom.Yet such freedom seems to come at a cost.Some British people regard ethnic minorities (少数民族) as coming to the UK to steal jobs.When the economy does badly, this feeling increases as unemployment rates rise.So, it could be argued that the breakdown of marriages in the UK is in some part because of the pressures put upon families by wider problems in British society.Many people become stressed when those problems arise, and that can then make their family life unhappy as well.
Another possible reason for the high divorce rate might be that marriage no longer has the same value or meaning for British people as it once did.Church attendance in the UK has been falling for the last 50 years, suggesting fewer people consider marriage a holy thing.Since 1991, there has been a drop of 50 percent in people getting married in church rather than a register office.
Then there is the financial side.In the past, married couples paid lower government taxes than single people.That tax incentive (激励) policy, which used to reduce a couple’s tax by up to 500 in a year, has now disappeared, making the cost to keep a marriage higher.
However, the 42 percent UK divorce rate isn’t the highest rate in the past forty years! Meanwhile, some measures are being taken to strengthen marriage in the UK by the government.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国离婚率高的原因。
(　 　)28.What does the underlined word “exotic” mean in Paragraph 1
A.Amazing. B.Foreign.
C.Local. D.Familiar.
【解析】词义猜测题。根据画线词前面的“The UK of today is one of the most multicultural countries on the Earth.”及画线词所在句子可知,在英国这个多元文化国家的城市街角,有很多异国情调的景象和声音。exotic意为“异国的”,与foreign意思相近。
B
(　 　)29.According to the text, all the following contribute to the high divorce rate EXCEPT 　　　.
A.desire for freedom
B.social problems
C.change of values
D.financial pressures
A
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“because of the pressures put upon families by wider problems in British society”可知,英国社会方面的问题是高离婚率的原因之一;根据第三段中的“Another possible reason…marriage no longer has the same value or meaning for British people as it once did.”可知,价值观的改变也是高离婚率的原因之一;根据第四段中的“Then there is the financial side.”可知,经济压力也会导致高离婚率。
(　 　)30.What can be inferred from the text
A.Cultural diversity has brought people freedom to criticise others.
B.The rising of the divorce rate indicates the society is falling apart.
C.The tax incentive policy once contributed to steady families to some degree.
D.More British people would get married in the church rather than in a register office.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“That tax incentive (激励) policy…has now disappeared, making the cost to keep a marriage higher.”可知,税收优惠政策曾在一定程度上促进了家庭的稳定。
(　 　)31.What’s the writer’s attitude towards the present situation of the divorce rate in the UK
A.Pessimistic. B.Unconcerned.
C.Doubtful. D.Optimistic.
【解析】 观点态度题。根据最后一段的内容可知,42%的离婚率并不是最高的,且政府正在采取措施巩固婚姻。由此推知,作者对现有的离婚率状况持乐观的态度。
D
D
Job interviews are rarely fun, especially for today’s young people.They usually need to smile anxiously into their laptop webcams, and answer questions as a time ticks down with no human to interact with at all.
Large employers are using these asynchronous (非同步的) videos (AVIs) to cut down job applicants to a smaller pool they can meet in person.Some platforms record applicants answering
predetermined questions, usually with a time limit for each answer.In some cases, the recordings will be watched by employers’ hiring managers.In others, the platform’s algorithms will assess the candidate based on what they said or even their facial expressions.The platforms say the process is fairer and less biased than human recruiters (招聘者), leading to better and more diverse candidates making the cut.
However, in addition to caring about whether the technology works as intended, employers need to pay more attention to how the process affects prospective employees.Some researchers have warned that young job seekers feel confused, dehumanised and exhausted by automated recruitment systems.
Jimeet Romen Shah has done seven or so AVIs in the past two years.He tries to “make eye contact” with the camera but finds it hard not to watch his own face on the screen.“It doesn’t feel
natural at all.When I’m in a face-to-face interview, I can smile when I’m talking, but when I’m in a video and trying to smile it doesn’t look right.” He worries that if he glances down or up it will look like he is reading notes.“It does feel robotic,” he says.
Employers stand to lose too.AVIs select out people who can talk into a void (真空), not people who can interact well with others, though the latter is more important in most jobs.What’s more, an interview is a company’s first real interaction with
prospective employees.It should be a chance for both sides to learn about each other.
It’s easy to get excited about new technology, but employers should listen to the voices of the supposed “digital natives” now subject to it.“If I’m ever on the other side of the table,” Shah told me, “I’m always going to do a telephone call at the least.”
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能使得面试过程变得更糟心,求职者面对镜头时会表现得不自然,而且得不到有效反馈,雇主应该更多地考虑求职者的感受,面试是双方相互了解的过程。
(　 　)32.What do employers use AVIs to do
A.To communicate better with job applicants.
B.To choose job applicants for face-to-face interviews.
C.To examine job applicants’ facial expressions in detail.
D.To motivate job applicants to compete against each other.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Large employers are using these asynchronous (非同步的) videos (AVIs) to cut down job applicants to a smaller pool they can meet in person.”可知,雇主们用AVIs来选择求职者进行面对面的面试。
(　 　)33.What does Jimeet Romen Shah want to say about AVIs
A.They help him relax throughout the interviews.
B.They make him feel uneasy during the process.
C.They make it hard for him to focus on the camera.
D.They encourage him to pay more attention to details.
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知,Jimeet Romen Shah在描述使用AVIs的不自然和担心的感受,AVIs让他在这个过程中感到不安。
B
(　 　)34.What problem might employers be faced with by using AVIs
A.They might lose the chance to introduce their company.
B.They might be misunderstood by prospective employees.
C.They might fail to learn better about prospective employees.
D.They might leave a poor impression on prospective employees.
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第五段内容可知,雇主使用AVIs 也可能遭受损失,因为他们可能无法通过AVIs 更好地了解潜在的员工。
C
(　 　)35.What does the text mainly talk about
A.The negative impact of AVIs on recruitment.
B.The practical application of AVIs in recruitment.
C.The principle of using AVIs to screen job candidates.
D.The difference between AVIs and traditional interviews.
A
【解析】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,现下人们通过网络进行面试,面试者往往在这个过程中感到焦虑不安,并且没有进行有效的面试互动,对雇主来说也是容易遭受损失的一种面试方式。由此可知,文章主要内容与AVIs对招聘的负面影响有关。
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。
How to Make Your Wardrobe (衣柜)
Eco-friendly
Maybe you’ve started to buy recyclable products and carry reusable grocery bags.
　36　 Even when you’re doing all these, there may be something you’re completely ignoring—your wardrobe.You don’t necessarily have to replace your entire wardrobe with items from eco-friendly labels.Instead, you could make a few adjustments here and there to fill your closet with eco-friendly lifestyle.Take a look at the tips below:
　37　 Research shows that 60 to 80 percent of clothes’ environmental impact comes from how often it is washed.You
can wear your clothes two to three times before washing them.Then use cold water to save energy.
Be a big picture shopper.Before you buy something, consider: Will I still want to wear this a year from now 　38　
Choose clothes with right materials.When you’re buying new clothes, make sure you go for materials that have a low impact on the environment.　39　 Even when you’re buying other clothes, try to look for recycled ones.
Cut down on waste by exchanging clothes with friends.You could also donate your old clothes to local clothing recycling bins.If you have clothes that you love but have gone out of style, try to create something new out of them.　40　 Otherwise, you could also create DIY clothes out of them.
As you can see, there are plenty of options for you to adopt an eco-friendly wardrobe.A minor improvement could work wonders, so try not to throw away anything.The goal is to reduce waste, not create more.
A.Wash your clothes less often.
B.If not, leave it for someone who will.
C.Go for bamboo, silk, wool and organic cotton.
D.Buy high-quality clothes that will last one year.
E.You will have no trouble finding the right clothes.
F.For instance, you could turn loose jeans into skinny jeans.
G.You could even be growing organic vegetables for green living.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了关于拥有生态环保的衣柜的若干建议,并倡导读者过绿色环保的生活。
36.G　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“Maybe you’ve started to buy recyclable products and carry reusable grocery bags.”可知,空格处会提到“你”已经有环保意识并做出具体行动了。选项G“你甚至可以种植有机蔬菜,过绿色生活”与上文构成递进关系,符合语境。
37.A　【解析】 考查段落大意。根据下文可知,本段主要讲述了洗衣服的频率,选项A“少洗衣服”能概括本段段落大意。
38.B　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“Will I still want to wear this a year from now ”可知,空格处会对这个问题进行回答,选项B“如果不洗,就留给会洗的人”符合语境。
39.C　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“make sure you go for materials that have a low impact on the environment”可知,空格处会提到对环境影响小的材料的种类,选项C“选择竹子、丝绸、羊毛和有机棉”符合语境。
40.F　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前提到如果有过时的衣服,可以用它们创造一些新的东西,空格后提到也可以用它们制作 DIY 衣服,空格处会提到具体例子,选项F“比如,你可以把宽松的牛仔裤变成紧身牛仔裤”符合语境。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
How would you feel if moving to a new town meant 　41　 of your friends: What if the only way of getting news from faraway friends was writing letters that took ages to be 　42　 This was how things worked not very long ago.Thanks to 　43　 in
technology, how we make friends and communicate with them has changed 　44　.
Nowadays, we can move around the world and still stay in 　45　 with the people that we want to remain friends with.Social media tools let us see what our friends are up to and maintain friendships.All you need is a Wi-Fi connection.
The digital age also 　46　 us to find people who share our interests, such as collecting model cars or playing an unusual
instrument.　47　 our hobbies, the Internet can connect us with others who also enjoy doing them, 　48　 they live on the other side of the world.
But when you “friend” people online, does this mean that they really are your friends It depends.
If people always 　49　 true personal information online, then yes, these friendships can be real and 　50　.But we need to keep in mind that what we see on social media is often not the whole truth about a person.
On social media sites, people tend to post only 　51　 updates that make them appear happy and friendly.But smiling photos can 　52　 real problems.Remember the saying: on the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.A young person could be old; a woman could be a man; we could even be sharing our information with 　53　.
But this doesn’t mean that we should throw the baby out with the bathwater.Although technology has changed the way we
acquire friends, the meaning of friendship and our 　54　 for friends remain the same.　55　 Aristotle said, no one would choose to live without friends, even if he had all other goods.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了随着科技的进步,人们交朋友和与朋友交流的方式发生了很大的改变,社交媒体工具有助于朋友之间保持友谊,并强调了在网上“交朋友”时要谨慎。
(　 　)41.A.losing track B.losing control
C.being aware D.making use
【解析】 考查动词短语。根据空格前的“moving to a new town”可知,此处指和朋友失去联系。
A
(　 　)42.A.postponed B.delivered
C.Found D.designed
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“writing letters”并结合常识可知,信件一般由邮递员派送,此处指要花很长时间才能把信送到朋友那里。
B
(　 　)43.A.pressures B.features
C.expectations D.advances
【解析】 考查名词。根据下文语境及常识可知,由于科技的进步,与朋友保持联系变得更加便利。
D
(　 　)44.A.frequently B.regularly
C.significantly D.honestly
【解析】 考查副词。根据下文中的“Social media tools let us see what our friends are…”并结合常识可知,由于科技的进步,目前人与人之间的交流方式得到了极大改善。
C
(　 　)45.A.touch B.step
C.conversation D.harmony
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“with the people that we want to remain friends with”可知,此处指与那些我们想要保持朋友关系的人保持联系。stay in touch with意为“保持联系”。
A
(　 　)46.A.discourages B.asks
C.enables D.advises
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“to find people who share our interests”可知,此处指数字时代提供了很多便利,带来了很多机会,使得我们能够做的事情有很多。
C
(　 　)47.A.Whatever B.However
C.Whenever D.Whichever
【解析】 考查连词。句意:不管我们的爱好是什么,互联网可以把我们和那些喜欢做这些事的人联系起来,即使他们住在世界的另一端。此处为whatever引导的让步状语从句,表示“无论什么;不管什么”。
A
(　 　)48.A.as if B.even if
C.what if D.since then
【解析】 考查固定短语。根据逻辑可知,此处表示让步关系,even if意为“即使”。
B
(　 　)49.A.discuss B.explore
C.select D.exchange
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“true personal information online”及常识可知,此处指在网络上交换个人信息。
D
(　 　)50.A.disappointing B.meaningful
C.challenging D.creative
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“true personal information online”及“these friendships can be real”可知,如果人们交换的是真正的个人信息,那么他们的友谊就可能是真实且有意义的。
B
(　 　)51.A.negative B.powerful
C.different D.positive
【解析】 考查形容词。根据下文中的“make them appear happy and friendly”可知,人们倾向于只发布让他们看起来具有正能量的积极层面的信息。
D
(　 　)52.A.stress B.hide
C.escape D.explain
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“But”并结合下文语境可知,那些看似微笑的照片可以掩盖真实的问题。
B
(　 　)53.A.experts B.friends
C.criminals D.volunteers
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文语境可知,上文列举了一些网上常见的存在欺骗的事实,且从年龄到性别依次程度加深,此处指与罪犯分享信息,与上文构成递进关系。
C
(　 　)54.A.talent B.preparation
C.performance D.longing
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格前的“acquire friends, the meaning of friendship”及空格后的“remain the same”可知,尽管科技改变了我们获得朋友的方式,但友谊的意义和我们对朋友的渴望没有改变。
D
(　 　)55.A.As B.Because
C.With D.Since
【解析】 考查连词。句意:正如亚里士多德所说,没有人会选择没有朋友的生活,即使他拥有所有其他的东西。此处为as引导的方式状语从句,表示“正如”。
A
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。
Liu Haisu’s largest calligraphy exhibition is on display at the Liu Haisu Art Museum until 15 January, 2025.The exhibits, 　56　 take up six halls in the museum, contain 200 pieces of calligraphy done by Liu.Liu is considered to be one of the first
　57　 (combine) elements of Western post-impressionism painting with the traditional Chinese splash-ink style.
“Because a computer keyboard appeared, 　58　 (allow) users to enter information by using a variety of fonts (字体) that can be mixed, deconstructed, or reassembled, today some young people no longer think that calligraphy is 　59　 must-learn subject and skill,” said Jin, the exhibition’s director.When people look back in history, calligraphy is 　60　 (actual) a
traditional gene rooted in the blood of every Chinese person.A pen and a sheet of paper were once regarded 　61　 the standard equipment of Chinese intellectuals.While people today enjoy the convenience brought by the 　62　 (technology) progress, Chinese calligraphy is still an important part of Chinese people’s life, 　63　 (include) in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009.
Thus, Jin and his team want to highlight a number of questions throughout the exhibition, for example, how to bring the audience to experience the traditions and culture that 　64　 (affect) China for thousands of years “We hope that the calligraphy exhibition would light the interest and passion among the viewers towards the attraction and 　65　 (significant) of Chinese calligraphy,” Jin said.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了刘海粟书法展的相关情况。
56.which　【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导非限制性定语从句,并在从句中充当主语,先行词为The exhibits,指物,应用关系代词which。
57.to combine　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为is considered,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;“the+序数词+(n.)+to do sth”为固定结构,意为“第一个做某事(的人)”,空格处应使用动词不定式作后置定语。
58.allowing　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为appeared,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;allow和主语a computer keyboard构成逻辑上的主谓关系,应使用动词-ing形式作状语。
59.a　【解析】 考查冠词。subject意为“科目”,表泛指,空格处应使用不定冠词;又因must-learn发音以辅音音素开头,空格处应使用a。
60.actually　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰整个句子,应使用actual的副词形式actually作状语。
61.as　【解析】 考查介词。be regarded as意为“被视为”,为固定搭配。
62.technological　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰名词progress,应使用technology的形容词形式technological作定语。
63.included　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为is,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;include和主语Chinese calligraphy构成逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用动词-ed形式作后置定语。
64.have affected/have been affecting　【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据下文中的“for thousands of years”可知,描述从过去持续到现在且可能会继续下去的动作,可用现在完成时或现在完成进行时;又因主语the traditions and culture表达复数概念,助动词应用have,故填have affected/have been affecting。
65.significance　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处与attraction并列,应使用significant的名词形式significance作介词towards的宾语。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华,上周你参加了学校举办的歌唱比赛,获得了一等奖。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历,内容包括:
1.参赛经历;
2.你的感想。
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 Chris,
I’m writing to share with you the thrilling experience of participating in the school singing contest last week.Standing on stage amidst a sea of cheering classmates, I could feel my heart racing with both nervousness and excitement.Singing my heart out to the tune, I found myself immersed in the music, forgetting the
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crowd.To my utter joy, I was awarded the first prize for my performance! This achievement not only boosts my confidence but also reminds me of the joy of pursuing passions.It feels amazing to have my efforts recognised.
Looking forward to hearing about your adventures too.
Yours,
Li Hua
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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。
Rain pattered outside, and the low rumble of thunder was felt more than heard.Inside the cozy living room, 10-year-old twins, Jake and Ben, huddled on the couch, browsing through their favourite songs on the tablet.
“Hey Jake, I think we should perform this one,” Ben said, pointing to a classic track they both loved.
Jake hesitated, “I love that song, Ben, but it has high notes.You know I struggle with those.”
Ben smirked, “That’s why we’re a team, right I’ve got the high notes, and you’ve got those amazing low tones.Together, we’re unbeatable.”
Jake sighed, feeling a pinch of anxiety.The school’s annual singing contest was only a week away, and they had decided to participate as a duo (搭档).Both brothers were talented, but while Ben was confident and had an impressive range, Jake often battled stage fright and doubted his abilities.
“Okay, let’s give it a shot,” Jake finally agreed, taking a deep breath.
The following days were filled with rehearsals.After school, they would lock themselves in their bedroom and practice.Their parents would occasionally hear their harmonies, smiles playing on their lips, proud of their determined sons.
However, not every rehearsal went smoothly.There were times Jake would miss a note, and Ben’s high notes would sometimes
waver.There were disagreements over 2pacing, key changes, and even the kind of emotions they should evoke during specific parts of the song.
Yet, what made their bond unbreakable was their unwavering support for each other.When Jake felt nervous about the impending (逼近的) performance, Ben would reassure him.“You have a gift, Jake.Trust in it.And if you ever falter, remember I’m right there with you.”
On the other hand, when Ben struggled with his high notes, Jake was his pillar of strength.“Just relax, take a deep breath, and let it out.We’ve got this, bro.”
Days passed, and the day of the contest arrived.The school auditorium was buzzing with excitement.Families, teachers, and students filled every seat.As Jake and Ben waited backstage, Jake felt his heart racing.The murmur of the audience was deafening, and the weight of the stage lights made everything seem surreal.
“Hey,” Ben whispered, squeezing Jake’s hand, “remember the time we sang in front of our entire family during the reunion It’s the same, just a slightly larger family.”
Jake chuckled, feeling a bit better.“Yeah, a ‘slightly’ larger one.”
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:
Before they knew it, their names were announced.
lights shone brightly as they stepped onto the stage, feeling nervous but excited.The familiar melody filled the auditorium, and Jake suddenly felt a surge of excitement mixed with fear racing through his veins.Jake’s heart pounded in his chest, his voice shaky at first.He turned to Ben and tried to avoid the eyes from the audience.Ben kept calm and didn’t respond, but he knew how his brother felt.
The stage
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Paragraph 2:
Sensing his brother’s unease, Ben subtly squeezed Jake’s hand and continued singing, letting Jake gather himself.
peace and strength, Jake turned back and started to focus on the performance with confidence.Together, they navigated through the song, their voices mixing in perfect harmony.As they reached the climax of the performance, Jake closed his eyes, letting the
Feeling Ben’s
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music lead him.When the final note echoed through the auditorium, the audience erupted into thunderous applause.Jake and Ben shared a triumphant smile, knowing that they had overcome their fears together.
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阶段核心素养测评卷
测试范围:Unit 1~Unit 3
(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.Whom does the woman usually spend her Saturdays with
A.Her parents.
B.Her grandma.
C.Her friends.
C
【听力材料】
Text 1
M: How do you spend your time on the weekend, Jane
W: I usually hang out with my friends downtown on Saturdays.We look around the different clothes stores, but we never buy anything.And then on Sundays I usually visit my grandma with my mum and dad.
(　 　)2.How much did the man pay for the skateboard
A.$12.　
B.$45.　 　
C.$57.
B
Text 2
W: Wow! Cool skateboard! How much did you pay for it
M: Well, I saw it last week from the sports shop, when they were selling it for $57, but luckily I noticed they were asking for $12 less yesterday, so I took it.
(　 　)3.What did the man do on his birthday
A.He went to the museum.
B.He ate a pizza at home.
C.He watched a film.
B
Text 3
W: Did you have a good birthday You told me you were going to have a trip to the museum.How was it
M: We decided to go to the cinema instead and by the time we got out it was a bit late, so we just had a pizza at home.
(　 　)4.What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A.Classmates.
B.Aunt and nephew.
C.Brother and sister.
C
Text 4
W: George, are you going to come with us to see Aunt Lucy She had a baby last week.We have a cousin now.
M: Wow, I’d love to, but I’ve got plans to see my classmate Jack.There’s a competition on at the skate park, so we’re going to watch it.I will go to see them with mum tomorrow.
(　 　)5.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A book.
B.A store.
C.An athlete.
A
Text 5
W: Are you enjoying that book about the athlete
M: Yes.I think I like it very much.I first read the book from a friend.I immediately decided to get one from a store the second day.
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.Who has curly hair
A.The man’s mother.
B.The man’s sister.
C.The man’s father.
B
(　 　)7.What colour hair does the man’s mother have now
A.Brown.
B.Yellow.
C.Grey.
C
Text 6
M: Let me show you some of my family pictures.Here, look at them.
W: Wow! Who is this young kid with curly, yellow hair
M: It’s Anne, my older sister.Her hair is brown now.She still has curly hair though.
W: Your dad looks very young in this picture, too.He had long hair!
M: Yes, that was a long time ago.He doesn’t like having long hair nowadays.
W: Hey, your mum had black hair before
M: Yes, her hair used to be black.It’s all grey now.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　 　)8.What is the medicine for
A.The fever.
B.The nose.
C.The throat.
C
(　 　)9.How many pills does the woman need to take a day
A.One.
B.Two.
C.Seven.
B
Text 7
W: Hello.I have a runny nose and my throat is aching badly.I feel terrible.
M: Have you got a temperature as well
W: No, it’s normal.
M: Well, you should take these pills.They are good for your throat.
W: How shall I take them
M: You need to take one of them twice a day for seven days.And try drinking hot water with honey and lemon.That helps too.
W: OK, I will.
M: If you still feel ill in a few days, see a doctor.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　 　)10.Where will the woman go tomorrow
A.To New York City.
B.To Boston.
C.To Chicago.
B
(　 　)11.How did the woman know about Boston
A.From a magazine.
B.From TV.
C.From her brother.
A
(　 　)12.What is the man most interested in about Boston
A.The light traffic.
B.The natural beauty.
C.The rich history.
C
Text 8
M: So you have been to Chicago.Are you visiting New York City tomorrow
W: No, I’ve been to New York City before.Tomorrow I’m heading on to Boston.
M: Oh, Boston, you’ll love it! It’s a great city.My brother has been there before.He spoke highly of its natural beauty.And I’ve seen its introduction from TV.
W: Yeah, I’ve seen pictures in a magazine.Is it a lot like New York City
M: No, Boston’s quite different, since there’s a lot of history there.This attracts me most.Are you going to any other places
W: No.I don’t think I’ll have enough time.
M: Well, you must at least take a trip to Cape Cod.It’s southeast of Boston on the coast, but it’s smaller and little traffic is to be seen on the streets.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　 　)13.What does the man dislike about the yellow dress
A.The size.
B.The material.
C.The colour.
C
(　 　)14.Which dress will the woman buy
A.The blue one.
B.The purple one.
C.The grey one.
A
(　 　)15.What does the man decide to buy
A.A shirt.
B.A jacket.
C.A pair of trousers.
B
(　 　)16.What do we know about the speakers
A.They are a couple.
B.They work in the same place.
C.They always have different tastes in clothes.
A
Text 9
W: This is what I want to buy!
M: That pink dress
W: No, no.The yellow dress over there.It’s beside the purple shirts.I’m going to try it on.
M: Alright! I’ll just wait here.Oh! That was fast!
W: So, do you think this dress looks good on me
M: It’s nice.But maybe you should get a different colour.
W: Really How about that blue one then
M: That’s a good colour.Why don’t you try it on
W: I’ll just hold it in front of me.How do I look
M: It really suits you.
W: OK.I’m going to buy it.
M: Hey, did you see that grey jacket over there The one above those brown trousers.I really like it.What do you think of it
W: For you For our son I think it will be too big for him.
M: It’s for me.
W: Why don’t you try it on
M: I’ll just put it on over my shirt.How do I look
W: It looks great! And it’s a smart jacket for work.
M: Alright! I’m going to buy something, too.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　 　)17.What did the speaker think of the play at last
A.Enjoyable.
B.Frightening.
C.Sad.
A
(　 　)18.Which part of the play did the speaker like most
A.The actors.
B.The music.
C.The dancing.
C
(　 　)19.What can we learn about the City Theatre
A.It is the same size as the local cinema.
B.It can house about 1,000 people.
C.It has a really big stage.
B
(　 　)20.How much did the speaker pay for her ticket
A.$14.
B.$35.
C.$50.
A
Text 10
I went to see a play recently at the local City Theatre with my family.It was really exciting.The play was called “Detectives”.To be honest, when I heard the name of it, I didn’t know what to expect.So I wasn’t really sure I would enjoy it.But in fact, this was a comedy, so everyone in my family liked it—including me! We all laughed a lot.The play itself was full of surprises.The actors weren’t very well-known, but they were good, and the
stage was well decorated too.But my favourite bit was the dancing—a group of about 12 people came on every time the music started, and they did everything from street dance to ballet! The City Theatre is wonderful inside.The red seats and the curtains are the same as I’ve seen in our local cinema, but the size of the place really surprised me! It could hold about 1,000 people! My parents thought the price of the theatre tickets was quite reasonable.They’re usually about $50, but they paid $35 each.Mine was $14 because I took my student card with me.
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
Exploring the Silk Roads: 4 Stunning Sites in
4 Countries from Syria to China
There are countless extraordinary places to explore and these 4 choices represent only a handful of highlights.
Old City of Damascus, Syria
Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, whose craft industry was famed for its decorated swords.While Damask silk originated in China, it takes its name from the trading city of Damascus.One of the most arresting sights is the Great Mosque of Damascus.After the start of the Syrian civil war, the ancient city of Damascus was added to UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in danger in 2013.
Merv, Turkmenistan
Merv, an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been home to human settlements since the Bronze Age.It was also once one of the most important cities in the Islamic world, attracting traders, scholars and travellers from distant regions.Today it is considered one of the oldest and best-preserved oasis-cities on Central Asia’s Silk Roads.
Taxila, Pakistan
Easily reachable by car from Islamabad, Taxila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Situated at a Silk Roads crossroads, the “City of Cut Stone” was one of the ancient capitals of Gandhara, a territory stretching between the Oxus and Indus rivers.Among the vast site today is a Mesolithic cave and the city’s museum, which is home to at least 2,000 priceless objects.
Dunhuang, China
Dunhuang is an oasis city in north-west China that is home to the magnificent Mogao grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The wall paintings tell an illustrated story of the Silk Roads from the fourth to the 14th centuries.Almost 500 caves have been preserved, housing countless murals and more than 2,000 painted sculptures.Cave 302 from the Sui Dynasty period contains a particularly classic Silk Roads scene: a two-humped camel pulling a wagon with a merchant inside.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了丝绸之路上来自不同国家的四个令人惊叹的遗址。
(　 　)21.Where did Damask silk get its name from
A.China.
B.The trading city of Damascus.
C.The Great Mosque of Damascus.
D.The Syrian craft industry.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Old City of Damascus, Syria部分中的“While Damask silk originated in China, it takes its name from the trading city of Damascus.”可知,大马士革绸名字来源于大马士革这座贸易城市。
(　 　)22.What can we infer about Taxila from the text
A.It was the only ancient capital of Gandhara.
B.It is remote from Islamabad.
C.It has a rich history and cultural heritage.
D.Its museum has less than 2,000 objects.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据Taxila, Pakistan部分中的“Taxila is a UNESCO world heritage site…Among the vast site today is a Mesolithic cave and the city’s museum, which is home to at least 2,000 priceless objects.”可知,塔克西拉具有丰富的历史和文化遗产。
(　 　)23.What do these four sites have in common
A.They were all known as silk trading centres.
B.They are all capitals of their respective countries.
C.They are all famous for their modern architecture.
D.They all have UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Old City of Damascus, Syria部分中的“the ancient city of Damascus was added to UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in danger in 2013”;Merv, Turkmenistan部分中的“Merv, an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site…”;Taxila, Pakistan部分中的“Taxila is a UNESCO world heritage site.”及Dunhuang, China部分中的“Dunhuang is…a UNESCO World Heritage Site.”可知,这四个地方都是联合国教科文组织的世界遗产地。
B
Many of China’s ancient architectural treasures crumbled to dust before Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng began documenting them in the 1930s.The husband and wife team were among the first preservationists to operate in China, and by far the best known.Their efforts have since inspired generations of people to speak out for architecture threatened by the rush toward development.
Becoming China’s best architectural historians was no easy accomplishment.The buildings they wanted to save were centuries old and located in distant parts of the country.In many cases, they had to journey through dangerous conditions in the Chinese countryside to reach them.Exploring China’s remote areas during the 1930s meant travelling muddy, poorly maintained roads by mule (骡子) or on foot.Inns were often dirty, food could be polluted, and there was always risk or violence.
Their greatest discovery was the Temple of Buddha’s Light, in Wutai County, Shanxi Province.The breathtaking wooden temple was built in 857 AD, making it the oldest building known in China at the time.
Liang and Lin crawled into the temple’s most forbidding, forgotten areas to determine its age, including one hideaway inhabited by thousands of bats and millions of bedbugs, covered in dust and littered with dead bats.“In complete darkness and
among the awful smell, hardly breathing, with thick masks covering our noses and mouths, we measured, drew, and photographed with flashlights for several hours.When at last we came out to take a breath of fresh air, we found hundreds of bedbugs in our knapsack (小背包).We ourselves had been badly bitten.Yet the importance and unexpectedness of our find made those the happiest hours of my years hunting for ancient architecture.” Liang wrote of the experience in an account
included in Liang and Lin: Partners in Exploring China’s Architectural Past.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了梁思成和林徽因夫妇为保护中国古建筑而做出的努力,他们的努力提高了公众保护历史建筑的意识。
(　 　)24.Liang and Lin raised public awareness of 　　　　.
A.documenting smashed historical buildings　
B.rebuilding historically valuable buildings　
C.saving the oldest temples in China
D.protecting historical buildings
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Their efforts have since inspired generations of people to speak out for architecture threatened by the rush toward development.”可知,梁思成和林徽因提高了公众保护历史建筑的意识。
(　 　)25.On their way to the ancient buildings in the 1930s, Liang and Lin faced following risks EXCEPT 　　　　.
A.accommodations
B.personal security
C.road conditions
D.vehicles
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Exploring China’s remote areas during the 1930s meant travelling muddy…Inns were often dirty, food could be polluted, and there was always risk or violence.”可知,关于梁思成和林徽因在通往古建筑的路上面对的风险及恶劣条件,并没有提到交通工具。
(　 　)26.While exploring the Temple of Buddha’s Light,
　　　　.
A.Liang and Lin caught insects with awful smell
B.Liang and Lin were forbidden to breathe inside
C.Liang and Lin were pleased at something unexpected
D.Liang and Lin determined its age by studying bedbug’s hideaway
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Yet the importance and unexpectedness of our find made those the happiest hours of my years hunting for ancient architecture.”可知,在探索佛光寺的时候,梁思成和林徽因为一些出人意料的发现而感到高兴。
(　 　)27.Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A.Creativeness Results in Discovery
B.Difficulty Produces Achievement
C.Efforts Contribute to Happiness
D.Responsibilities Make Development
D
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了梁思成和林徽因夫妇为保护中国古建筑而做出的努力,他们的努力提高了公众保护历史建筑的意识,正是他们的责任促进了中国文物保护运动的发展。因此D项“责任推进发展”适合作为本文标题。
C
Fire ants dig tunnels efficiently by only a small percentage of the group doing most of the work.Freeloaders just sit around while their hard-working colleagues get things done.But might freeloaders actually be necessary for society to function efficiently The answer could be yes.
Fire ants are highly social organisms.So, Goldman, a physicist, and his colleagues wanted to know how individual ants knew
what to do without a central leader issuing orders.To find out, Goldman’s team labelled individual fire ants with paint and then watched them dig their narrow tunnels—barely wide enough for two workers.Turns out, just 30 percent of the ants did 70 percent of the labour.“I was surprised that we ended up with so few workers actually doing the work at any one time.” A quarter of the ants never even entered the tunnel.Others crawled inside, but left without digging a single grain of
dirt.These idling behaviours ensured the tunnels did not get clogged with insect traffic, which would make the construction process stop.
And when the scientists removed the five most hard-working ants from the colony, others immediately jumped in to compensate (补偿)—with no reduction in the group’s productivity.It seems that it doesn’t matter which ants are working or freeloading at a given time, as long as there is some division of labour to keep the tunnels flowing smoothly.
The study could have implications (影响) for robotics.Imagine groups of robots sent to search rubble (碎石) for disaster survivors, or nanobots (纳米机器人) coursing through our bodies to diagnose illness and deliver targeted medical treatment.Such robot groups will need to avoid getting jammed up in tight spaces.It might be necessary to programme them so some just sit back and watch their comrades work.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究发现:火蚁群体的生产力高,在挖掘洞穴的过程中,只有一少部分参与其中,而其他火蚁不作为。这一发现可以应用于机器人技术。
(　 　)28.How do fire ants get the work done when digging tunnels
A.Only the leaders do most of the work.
B.They all work under the order of one leader.
C.They all cooperate together to do the work efficiently.
D.Individual fire ants know their tasks and work efficiently.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Fire ants dig tunnels efficiently by only a small percentage of the group doing most of the work.Freeloaders just sit around while their hard-working colleagues get things done.”可知,火蚁的挖掘工作只是由少部分火蚁完成的,并且效率很高,大部分的火蚁却什么都不做。
(　 　)29.The underlined word “clogged” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “　　　”.　
A.crowded
B.transported
C.organised
D.covered
A
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词前面的“Others crawled inside, but left without digging a single grain of dirt.”及画线词后面的“which would make the construction process stop”可知,这样做的目的是让挖掘顺利进行下去,不让洞穴发生堵塞。clogged意为“堵塞;拥挤”,与crowed意思相近。
(　 　)30.What will happen if the most hard-working ants are taken away
A.The ants will have no idea what to do.
B.Other ants will take their place and do the work.
C.The tunnels will get blocked and the work will stop.
D.The leader will compensate them and give them food as the reward.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“And when the scientists removed…others immediately jumped in to compensate (补偿)—with no reduction in the group’s productivity.”可知,当工作最认真的火蚁被移走后,其他的火蚁会立刻补上,从而保证生产顺利进行。
(　 　)31.We can learn from the passage that 　　　.
A.fire ants are the most diligent insects
B.scientists may diagnose illness more easily
C.people may feel happy when they watch their colleagues do nothing
D.scientists can deal with robotics better when coming to specific programmes
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Such robot groups will need to avoid getting jammed up in tight spaces.It might be necessary to programme them so some just sit back and watch their comrades work.”可知,运用火蚁的研究成果,可以对机器人的工作进行优化。由此推知,科学家将火蚁的研究成果运用到机器人的具体项目中,可以更好地处理机器人技术。
D
New students at Eton, starting the school year in September, are not allowed to take smartphones with them.Instead, they will each be given a “dumb” phone that is unable to access the Internet and only allows calls and texts.
Students might blame the psychologist Jonathan Haidt, who popularised the idea that smartphones are responsible for rising rates of mental health problems among young people.Teachers
at nearly two-thirds of secondary schools now say they have rules that prevent students from using their phones during the day.
But is there really anything wrong with spending a bit of time watching videos on social media Or taking your phone out while you’re in the supermarket queue to see funny news We might need meaning and purpose and psychological richness in our lives, but surely we need a bit of pleasure too.A study
published in April in PLoS One found that spending twenty minutes on social media or watching videos on video websites not only contributed to no negative stress response, but was associated with a decrease in both heart rate and cortisol (皮质醇).
What we get wrong is thinking that we are relaxing just because scrolling (浏览) mindlessly through social media is unproductive and feels like “time out”.There is a significant
difference between doing things like being with our loved ones, spending time in nature, or reading a great book and emotional numbing (麻木).As the psychiatrist Anna Lembke argues in her book Dopamine Nation, by endlessly seeking pleasure and stimulation from our smart-phone—which she describes as the “modern-day hypodermic (皮下注射) needle”—we become addicted to such stimulation, and find it harder to find joy in other less immediate things.
But also, by never putting our phones down and never giving ourselves a break from endless stimulation, we are not able to go into the kind of quiet brain state that allows mind-wandering, creativity and deep reflection.
As we all know, if you are not paying for it, then you are the product, and businessmen in the marketplace of attention are constantly adjusting the ways in which they occupy our brain space.We must learn to get more creative and intentional about
the ways we choose to relax ourselves and perhaps, even, to enjoy some good old-fashioned boredom.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了智能手机对年轻人心理健康的影响,并强调了学会明智地选择放松方式的重要性。
(　 　)32.Why is the school Eton mentioned in Paragraph 1
A.To raise a doubt.
B.To explain a phenomenon.
C.To introduce a topic.
D.To launch a campaign.
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段的内容可知,第一段提到了伊顿公学是为了引入一个话题。
C
(　 　)33.What does the study published in April in PLoS One suggest
A.Constant use of social media is beneficial to health.
B.Proper use of social media can reduce stress.
C.Watching online videos increases heart rate.
D.Spending time on social media has little effect on people.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“A study…found that spending twenty minutes on social media or watching videos on video websites not only…but was associated with a decrease in both heart rate and cortisol (皮质醇).”可知,4月份发表在PLoS One上的这项研究表明正确使用社交媒体可以减轻压力。
(　 　)34.Why does Anna Lembke describe the smartphone as the “modern-day hypodermic needle”
A.Because smartphones can bring new energy.
B.Because people rely too much on smartphones.
C.Because smartphones might relieve pain quickly.
D.Because people will get medical help from smartphones.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“…we become addicted to such stimulation, and find it harder to find joy in other less immediate things”可知,Anna Lembke将智能手机描述为“现代的皮下注射针”是因为人们太依赖智能手机了。
(　 　)35.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A.We should pay for using smart-phones.
B.Businessmen often control our thinking.
C.Boredom is unacceptable in modern life.　
D.We should choose our relaxing ways wisely.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“We must learn to get more creative and intentional about the ways we choose to relax ourselves and perhaps, even, to enjoy some good old-fashioned boredom.”可知,我们应该明智地选择放松的方式。
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。
Three Ways to Deal with Digital Stress
Social media never sleeps.　36　 In this case, you need to take a break from the digital world in the following steps. Switch off from work.
Turn off your phone and computer and set aside some free time each evening to relax.　37　 If it is necessary to check your messages, at least try to check them less often and set aside a portion of time.
　38　
Many of us spend a vast percentage of our day surfing on the Internet or texting on mobile phones, which can cause us to miss out many sources of pleasure, such as conversation with the
people around us.Try to have important conversations in person.Making more proper conversations will also help to give your relationships a boost.
Don’t feel pressured to have it all.
　39　 Although it may be tempting to purchase the latest mobile phone or to set up an account for every social media site.Remember that technology is meant to be there to enhance your life instead of ruining your mood.So try to stick to what
you find useful and don’t feel under pressure to keep up with trends.
Spend a day or afternoon without any technology and live in the real world instead.
　40　 The impact they have on your energy levels will surprise you.
A.Meet face to face.
B.Have more conversations with your friends.
C.Have a bath, read a book, or take an exercise class.
D.There are several disadvantages in using digital media too much.
E.It is important to realise that it is not essential to have and know it all.
F.Listen to the birds singing, take in the view and call someone for a conversation.
G.However, you feel tired and seriously lacking in motivation after your indulgence in digital screen.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了长期沉迷于社交媒体,会让人感到疲倦和严重缺乏动力,并介绍了处理数字技术压力的三种方法。
36.G　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前提到社交媒体永不休息,再结合下文中的“In this case, you need to take a break from the digital world in the following steps.”可知,空格处会说明需要从数字世界中抽身出来的具体情况,即需要休息的原因,选项G“然而,沉溺于数字屏幕之后,你会感到疲惫不堪,严重缺乏动力”符合语境。
37.C　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“Turn off your phone and computer and set aside some free time each evening to relax.”可知,本段提出的方法是关掉手机和电脑,进行放松,空格处应承接上文举例说明放松的方式,选项C“洗个澡、读本书或参加健身班”符合语境。
38.A　【解析】 考查段落大意。根据下文可知,本段提出的方法是和人面对面地交谈。选项A“面对面会谈”能概括本段段落大意。
39.E　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据小标题“Don’t feel pressured to have it all.”可知,本段主要说明了不要为了拥有一切而感到有压力,空格处应与“拥有一切”相关,选项E“重要的是要认识到,拥有和了解一切并不是必要的”符合语境。
40.F　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“Spend a day or afternoon without any technology and live in the real world instead.”可知,空格处应继续举例说明在真实世界里可以进行的活动。选项F“聆听鸟鸣、欣赏美景,打电话找人聊天”符合语境。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When Anika Puri visited India with her family years ago, she was surprised to come across a market in Mumbai filled with rows of ivory jewelry (象牙饰品) and statues.　41　, ivory trade has been illegal for more than 30 years, and elephant hunting has been 　42　 in India since the 1970s.
“I was quite 　43　,” the 17-year-old recalls.“Because poaching (偷猎) is illegal, how come it is still such a big issue ”
Curious, Puri did some research and discovered a shocking 　44　: Africa’s forest elephant population had 　45　 by about 62 percent between 2002 and 2011.Years later, the numbers continued to drop.Puri, a wildlife lover, wanted to do something to help protect the species and others still 　46　 by poaching.
Over the course of two years, Puri 　47　 EISa, a low-cost product of a machine learning-driven software that 　48　 move-ment patterns in thermal infrared (热红外) videos of humans and 　49　.The software is four times more 　50　 than the existing most advanced uses a $250 FLIR ONE Pro thermal camera with 206*156 resolution (分辨率) that plugs into an off-the-shelf mobile phone.The camera and the phone are then 　51　 to a drone (无人机), and the system 　52　
real-time inferences as it flies over parks as to whether 　53　 below are humans or elephants.
Its potential impact on society earned her the Peggy Scripps Award for Science Communication.“　54　 isn’t a straight line,” Puri says.“It makes me resourceful.It helps me 　55　 a more creative thinker.”
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了主人公Anika Puri在与家人外出旅行中偶然间发现盗猎大象的现象,于是她通过观察和研究,发明了EISa软件来帮助保护大象的故事。
(　 　)41.A.Fortunately B.Currently
C.Globally D.Eventually
【解析】 考查副词。根据上文中的“When Anika Puri visited India…she was surprised to come across a market in Mumbai filled with rows of ivory jewelry and statues.”可知,当Anika Puri和家人一起去印度旅行时,她惊讶地发现孟买的一个市场里摆满了成排的象牙珠宝和雕像,她之所以惊讶是因为在全球范围内,30多年来象牙贸易一直是非法的。
C
(　 　)42.A.cancelled B.expanded
C.prohibited D.pronounced
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“ivory trade has been illegal for more than 30 years”可知,30多年来象牙贸易一直是非法的,由此推知,自20世纪70年代以来,印度一直禁止狩猎大象。
C
(　 　)43.A.confused B.shocked
C.embarrassed D.interested
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“she was surprised to come across a market in Bombay filled with rows of ivory jewelry (象牙饰品) and statues”及下文中的“Because poaching (偷猎) is illegal, how come it is still such a big issue ”可知,偷猎是非法的,她发现孟买的一个市场里摆满了成排的象牙珠宝和雕像,所以她非常震惊。
B
(　 　)44.A.lesson B.level
C.Scene D.statistic
【解析】 考查名词。根据下文中的“Africa’s forest elephant population had 　45　 by about 62 percent between 2002 and 2011.”可知,2002年至2011年间,非洲森林象的数量减少了约62%,这些是令人震惊的统计数据。
D
(　 　)45.A.risen B.increased
C.changed D.declined
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“by about 62 percent between 2002 and 2011.Years later, the numbers continued to drop.”可知,此处指非洲森林象的数量下降了约62%。
D
(　 　)46.A.threatened B.caused
C.occupied D.defended
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“by poaching”并结合语境可知,此处指Puri想保护因偷猎而受到威胁的物种。
A
(　 　)47.A.discovered B.recommended
C.planned D.created
【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“EISa, a low-cost product of a machine learning-driven software”可知,EISa这款低成本的机器学习驱动软件产品是Puri创造的。
D
(　 　)48.A.analyses B.compares
C.describes D.provides
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“movement patterns in thermal infrared (热红外) videos of humans…”可知,此处指这款软件产品可以分析热红外视频中的运动模式。
A
(　 　)49.A.parks B.elephants
C.species D.images
【解析】 考查名词。根据下文中的“the system 　52　 real-time inferences as it flies over parks as to whether 　53　 below are humans or elephants”可知,系统会实时推断出下面的物体是人还是大象,所以EISa可以分析人类和大象的热红外视频中的运动模式。
B
(　 　)50.A.complex B.popular
C.accurate D.difficult
【解析】 考查形容词。根据空格后的“the existing most advanced uses…plugs into an off-the-shelf mobile phone”可知,该软件非常先进,分辨率高,由此可知,该软件比现有最先进的检测方法精确四倍。
C
(　 　)51.A.accustomed B.attached
C.related D.limited
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格前的“The camera and the phone are then”及空格后的“to a drone”可知,此处指将摄像头和手机固定到一架无人机上。
B
(　 　)52.A.produces B.shares
C.chooses D.collects
【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“real-time inferences as it flies over parks as to whether 　53　 below are humans or elephants”可知,系统会产生实时推断,判断下面的物体是人还是大象。
A
(　 　)53.A.insects B.objects
C.pictures D.targets
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“below are humans or elephants”可知,人和大象都是物体。
B
(　 　)54.A.Life B.Research
C.Growth D.Relationship
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“Puri did some research and discovered a shocking 　44　”可知,Puri做了一些研究,所以此处在讨论研究不是一条直线,因为研究大象的处境让她发明了保护大象的软件。
B
(　 　)55.A.get into B.introduce into
C.break into D.develop into
【解析】 考查动词短语。根据空格后的“a more creative thinker”可知,此处指Puri通过研究发展成为一个更有创造力的发明家。
D
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。
The Tang Dynasty was the golden age of Chinese poetry.In the number of poems and variety of forms, in the beauty of imagery and broadness of themes, Tang poetry surpassed (超越) that of all ages before it.
The Complete Anthology of Tang Poetry, 　56　 (edit) during the Qing Dynasty, are collected nearly 50,000 poems by 2,200 poets.This means that in 300 years the Tang poets 　57　 (write) more poems than all the poets had in the years before it.
Several factors made this possible.The Sui rulers had started the civil service examinations 　58　 (select) officials among scholars.These examinations were continued in the Tang Dynasty.As a result, many people, mainly landlords’ children,
studied hard to sit for the examinations, 　59　 required writing poems.
Besides, there was to a certain extent 　60　 (free) of thought: Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism were all studied and discussed by scholars.The unification (统一) of the country made 　61　 possible for scholars to travel north and south, 　62　(increase) their contacts and experience and broadening their vision.Foreign arts, especially those of the West and
Central Asia, 　63　 (introduce) into Central China, and they enriched the cultural life of the Han people.
Finally, from the Western Zhou to the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Chinese poetry had been developing and had become rich 　64　 content and form.This long history provided 　65　 (condition) for the blossoming of Tang poetry.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了我国唐朝诗歌繁荣的原因。
56.edited　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为are collected,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;edit与主语The Complete Anthology of Tang Poetry构成逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用动词-ed形式作定语。
57.wrote　【解析】 考查动词的时态。根据上下文可知,此处应用一般过去时。
58.to select　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为had started,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;select与主语rulers构成逻辑上的主谓关系,应使用动词不定式形式作目的状语。
59.which　【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导非限制性定语从句,并在从句中充当主语,先行词为examinations,指物,应使用关系代词which。
60.freedom　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处应使用free的名词形式freedom作表语。
61.it　【解析】 考查代词。分析句子结构可知,空格处应使用代词it作形式宾语,真正的宾语为后面的动词不定式短语。
62.increasing　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为made,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;increase与主语The unification构成逻辑上的主谓关系,应使用动词不定式形式作状语。
63.were introduced　【解析】 考查动词的时态和语态及主谓一致。根据上下文可知,此处应用一般过去时;分析句子结构可知,动词和主语Foreign arts构成动宾关系,应用一般过去时的被动语态;又因主语Foreign arts表达复数概念,be动词应用复数形式,故填were introduced。
64.in　【解析】 考查介词。be rich in…意为“富有……;富含……”,为固定搭配。
65.conditions　【解析】 考查名词单复数。空格处意为“条件;状况”,condition为可数名词,表示泛指概念,应使用名词复数形式。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华,本月学校将举办科技节, 你决定参加英语社的“The Internet and My Life”主题演讲比赛。请你写一份演讲稿参赛,内容包括:
1.你使用互联网的情况;
2.互联网对你的影响;
3.发挥互联网积极作用的建议。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头已给出,不计入总词数。
The Internet and My Life
Good morning, my dear fellow schoolmates!
glad to have the opportunity to make this presentation about “The Internet and My Life”.
Today I am very
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My daily routine intertwines with digital threads: news, learning, and staying in touch.The Internet, a vast universe, broadens my horizons and contributes to my growth.To truly harness the Internet’s positive potential, I propose three key strategies.First, enhance digital literacy for responsible browsing.Second, foster empathy online, promoting positive discourse.Lastly, regularly unplug, cherishing real-life moments.Setting aside dedicated offline time helps maintain mental well-being and fosters creativity.
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In essence, the Internet is a powerful partner when harnessed wisely.Let’s embrace its potential to uplift, not define, our lives.
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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。
Tess was eight years old when she heard her mother and father talking about her little brother, Andrew.All she knew was that he was very sick and they were completely out of money.
Only a very costly surgery could save him and it was looking like there was no one to loan them the money.She heard her
father say to her tearful mother with whispered desperation, “Only a miracle can save him now.”
Tess went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jar from its hiding place.She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully.Placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way to Rexall’s Drug Store.
She waited patiently for the pharmacist (药剂师) to give her some attention but he was too busy at that moment.Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter.It worked.“And what do you want ” the pharmacist said.“I’m talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven’t seen in ages,” Tess replied.“My little brother, Andrew, has something bad growing inside his head and my father says only a miracle can save him now.So how much does a miracle cost ” “We don’t
sell miracles here, little girl.I’m sorry but I can’t help you,” the pharmacist said.
The pharmacist’s brother was a well-dressed man.He came up and asked her, “What kind of miracle does your brother need ” “I don’t know,” Tess replied with her eyes welling up.“I just know he is really sick and my mother says he needs an operation.But she can’t pay for it, so I want to use my money.” The man from Chicago asked, “How much do you have ” “One dollar and eleven cents,” Tess 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:
The man touched Tess’s head and smiled.
money was the exact price of a miracle for her little brother.He took her money in one hand and he grasped her hand with the other hand.He asked her to take him to where she lived.He wanted to see her brother and meet her parents.He told Tess he had the kind of miracle she needed.
He told Tess that the
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Paragraph 2:
In fact, the man was a famous doctor.
poor girl.The operation was completed without charge and it wasn’t long before Andrew went home again.Tess’s mum and dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place.“That surgery was a real miracle.I wonder how much it would have cost,” her mum whispered.Tess smiled and she knew exactly how much the miracle cost—one dollar and eleven cents plus the faith of a little child.
He promised to help the
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