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Unit 5 核心素养测评卷
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
选择题部分
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。
(　 　)1.When does the man want to get up
A.At 7:30.
B.At 8:00.
C.At 9:00.
B
【听力材料】
Text 1
W: It’s 7:30.Time to wake up! The meeting starts at 9:00.
M: Give me another half an hour to sleep.It only takes me 5 minutes to get ready.
(　 　)2.Where might the speakers be
A.At home.
B.At a cinema.
C.At a café.
C
Text 2
W: Excuse me Did you see who took my coffee I haven’t finished drinking it.
M: Well, the waitress just took it because she thought you had left.
(　 　)3.How does the woman feel
A.Disappointed.
B.Excited.
C.Sad.
B
Text 3
W: I’ve been waiting for this movie to arrive at the cinema for so long.And now it’s here! I can’t wait to see it.
M: I hope you’re not disappointed.I’ve heard people say it has quite a sad ending.
W: I don’t care.
(　 　)4.Where is the woman’s umbrella
A.Near the window.
B.Near the door.
C.Near the refrigerator.
A
Text 4
M: Can I borrow your umbrella I can’t find mine.I usually leave it near the refrigerator.Is this yours next to the door
W: That’s Tom’s.Mine is near the window.
(　 　)5.What will the woman do next
A.Go shopping.
B.Visit friends.
C.Have a rest.
A
Text 5
M: Remember, our friends are coming to see us this evening.We will need to buy extra food.
W: I’m going to the supermarket now.Shall I get more drinks as well
M: Yes, I think you should.
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 will the man do tonight
A.Watch TV.
B.Go to bed early.
C.Play with his brother.
B
(　 　)7.Why did the man fall asleep late last night
A.He was doing his homework.
B.He was disturbed by the rainfall.
C.He was kept awake by the thunder.
A
Text 6
M: Can we eat soon, Mum I need to go to bed early tonight because I have an important test tomorrow.
W: Of course we can.I noticed you fell asleep late last night.Did the thunder keep you awake Or was it the sound of the rain on the roof
M: I didn’t notice, to be honest.I had to concentrate on my homework.It had to be handed in today.
W: I will turn down the TV this evening and tell your little brother to play quietly.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
(　 　)8.Where did the woman hear the man play
A.At a wedding.
B.At a concert.
C.At a party.
C
(　 　)9.When did the man start to play the piano
A.At 7.
B.At 12.
C.At 18.
A
(　 　)10.What is the man’s dream job
A.Being a pianist.
B.Writing music.
C.Teaching music.
B
Text 7
W: What a great party last night! You surprised us all by playing the piano so well.When did you learn to play
M: I took serious lessons from the age of 12 and took an advanced course when I was 18.
W: So how come I didn’t know about it We’ve been friends for a while.
M: The subject never came up.I actually started playing when my parents got a piano.I was 7 years old at that time and just had lessons sometimes in those days.
W: You’re good.You should play professionally.
M: I have played at a couple of weddings and once at a children’s concert.
W: Do you plan to be a pianist for a living
M: It’s possible.My parents always wanted me to do that, although my dream job would be to write music.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
(　 　)11.When can we save water according to Alex
A.When we wash cars.
B.When we take a bath.
C.When we clean clothes.
B
(　 　)12.What do Alex’s schoolmates do once a month
A.They throw away newspapers.
B.They clean the school yard.
C.They go to a recycling centre.
C
(　 　)13.What does the woman probably do
A.She is a reporter.
B.She is a kindergarten teacher.
C.She is an environmental scientist.
A
Text 8
W: Today, I’m interviewing twelve-year-old Alex about his feelings on how people can help save the environment.So, Alex, how can we save the environment
M: By saving water.
W: Well, how can we do that
M: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and water the plants outside.
W: Oh, I think I can do that.What else
M: We should try to recycle much paper.That way, we can save the forests where animals live.
W: So, how can children recycle paper
M: Well, for example, when I was in kindergarten, I used to save the newspapers so that I could make things out of them, like paper trees.Instead of just throwing them away, now students in my school collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling centre.
W: That’s great.Well, thanks for your ideas, Alex.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
(　 　)14.Where does the man find out about the house
A.From a newspaper.
B.From the Internet.
C.From an agent.
A
(　 　)15.Which place do the speakers live near now
A.A park.
B.A factory.
C.An office building.
B
(　 　)16.What does the man like about the advertised house
A.The kitchen is bigger.
B.The house has more rooms.
C.The park nearby is perfect for children.
C
Text 9
M: Oh, look at this advertisement.There is a house for rent in that area we were talking about.
W: Near the park That is just what we want.
M: Yes, we must go and see it.
W: But that is yesterday’s paper.It might have been taken by now.
M: Just wait.I will check the Internet…Look, it’s still available.
W: It would be so good if we could leave here.The factory across the road is so noisy.
M: I’ll call the agent’s office and tell them we are coming.
W: It only has the same number of rooms as this house, and the kitchen is a little smaller.
M: That doesn’t matter.I want the children to have somewhere safe to play, and the park is perfect.
W: Come on then.Let’s go and try to get it.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　 　)17.What is the speaker mainly talking about
A.The importance of regular exercise.
B.The health risks of being overweight.
C.The influence of certain foods on health.
C
(　 　)18.What does the speaker say about the listeners
A.They often go to the gym.
B.They are not heavy and fat.
C.They don’t have enough exercise.
B
(　 　)19.How does added sugar affect our health according to research
A.It brings us more energy.
B.It increases our chances of getting ill.
C.It takes away energy from our bodies.
B
(　 　)20.What is the speaker’s advice in the end
A.Trying to remove added sugar from daily diet.
B.Shopping less at supermarkets.
C.Eating sugar-free foods only.
A
Text 10
Welcome to the Daily Health Club at the Silver Inn.Today, I want to speak about the importance of our daily diet.Now, I’m sure you all take great care of your health by doing regular exercise, because I don’t see a single overweight person in the audience, and it looks like that some of you just came from the gym.But how many of you are aware of the influence of what we eat and drink on our health And how many of you are in the
habit of having an energy drink, or eating an energy bar after a workout and between meals Well, the problem is, these energy foods are often filled with added sugar, which can cause serious damage to our bodies.More and more studies and research show that, sugar consumption increases the risk of many diseases, such as overweight, heart disease, and even some cancers.Yet it is still not easy to find sugar-free foods on the supermarket shelves today.So take a look at your diet and try your best to remove everything that has added sugar in it.
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
Here are four European music venues (举办场所) that are worth visiting.
Dalhalla, Sweden
The history of this place goes back about 360 million years.A meteorite (陨石) hit the ground and changed the land in this part of Sweden, about 280 kilometres from Stockholm.This place was once a quarry (采石场) where people dug out a lot of stone.The rock walls around the seats make the sound very good.Dalhalla has been used for concerts since 1993 and can hold up to 6,000 people.
St Michael’s Fortress, ibenik
The music has to be good in ibenik on the Croatian coast, because it would be easy to allow your eyes to look beyond the stage at the pretty islands lying in the bright blue of the Adriatic Sea below.This small open-air venue, which has space for a little more than 1,000 people, is inside the walls of the fortress (堡垒), which is hundreds of years old.
St Michael’s Cave, Gibraltar
Some underground venues may feel like caves but this venue in Gibraltar in the south of Spain is one in a real cave.Long fingers of rock look down from above, and colourful lights climb the sides of the cave, where 600 people can watch concerts and other events.
The Arena (场地) of N mes
In the centre of this southern French city, this huge old arena can seat as many as 20,000 people.And every summer, a series of
concerts called the Festival de N mes bring musicians from across France and around the world to perform there.There aren’t many Roman buildings that are still in such good condition, so whether or not there’s a concert happening, it’s a place that’s worth a trip.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个值得一游的欧洲音乐举办场所。
(　 　)21.What can audience see besides enjoying a concert in ibenik
A.Falling meteorites.
B.Beautiful islands.
C.Colourful lights.
D.Roman buildings.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据St Michael’s Fortress, ibenik部分中的“The music…because it would be easy to allow your eyes to look beyond the stage at the pretty islands lying in the bright blue of the Adriatic Sea below.”可知,在 ibenik欣赏音乐会时,观众还可以看到美丽的岛屿。
(　 　)22.Which venue can hold the most people
A.Dalhalla.
B.St Michael’s Fortress.
C.St Michael’s Cave.
D.The Arena of N mes.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据The Arena (场地) of N mes部分中的“In the centre of this southern French city, this huge old arena can seat as many as 20,000 people.”并结合文章内容可知,可容纳人数最多的是The Arena of N mes,它可以容纳两万人。
(　 　)23.What do the four venues have in common
A.They offer concerts and events.
B.They own unique things.
C.They stand in usual places.
D.They have a long history.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文可知,Dalhalla的岩石墙壁使音乐效果非常好;St Michael’s Fortress位于一座有数百年历史的堡垒的城墙内;St Michael’s Cave是在一个真正的洞穴里;The Arena of N mes是一座保存完好的古罗马建筑。由此推知,这四个音乐举办场所的共同点是它们都有各自的独特之处。
B
Mr Smith is one of the most productive and influential bassists (贝斯手) in jazz history.During his 60 years’ career, he has recorded more than 2,000 records, and he has no plan on slowing down.
“Age has not made me think slower,” Mr Smith says.“And it has not made me refuse gigs.What it has made me do is be thankful that I got this far playing an instrument with four strings.”
On 10 May, 2022, For the Love of Mr Smith and Friends took place at Carnegie Hall, which was a one-night 85th birthday celebration.Mr Smith led three different bands performing highlights from his career.
Born in Ferndale, Michigan in 1937, Mr Smith started to play the cello (大提琴) at the age of 10, but switched to bass in high school because he claimed opportunities were limited for black musicians to play classical music.He studied at the Eastman
School of Music, and then went on to get his master’s degree at the Manhattan School of Music.By the time he was 25, he was one of the most popular players in jazz.
Mr Smith’s most historic recordings came in the 1960s as the bassist in the second great Mr Miles.He says the band—with Mr Miles on trumpet; Mr Coleman and then Mr Wayne on saxophone, Mr Hancock on piano, and Mr Williamson on drums—never rehearsed (排练) before recording.
And Mr Smith has certainly helped a lot of musicians get better.Bassist Mr Clarke says that in the last 50 years, Mr Smith has been “the most important bass player”.“I remember as a young kid, I used to get his records,” Mr Clarke recalls.“I could tell he was very, very professional because the consistency was there from record to record; his sound, his ability, and then his flow.”
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了爵士乐史上多产且最具影响力的贝斯手Mr Smith,及其对音乐界的贡献与影响。
(　 　)24.How many records did Mr Smith record each year on average
A.About 330.
B.About 33.
C.About 2,000.
D.About 50.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“During his 60 years’ career, he has recorded more than 2,000 records, and he has no plan on slowing down.”可知,Mr Smith在60年的职业生涯中录了2,000多张唱片,每年约33张。
(　 　)25.What does the underlined word “gigs” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Gifts.
B.Goods.
C.Instruments.
D.Performances.
D
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“What it has made me do is be thankful that I got this far playing an instrument with four strings.”可知,他所感激的是能演奏一种只有四根弦的乐器走到今天;再结合画线词前面的“Age has not made me think slower”可知,年龄没有让他的思维变慢,由此可知,此处指年龄没有让他拒绝表演,gigs意为“(爵士乐、摇滚乐等)演奏会”,与performances意思相近。
(　 　)26.Why did Mr Smith begin to play bass in high school
A.To widen his music path.
B.To become famous worldwide.
C.To go after his love for bass.
D.To fight for rights for black musicians.
A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“…but switched to bass in high school because he claimed opportunities were limited for black musicians to play classical music”可知,Mr Smith认为当时黑人音乐家演奏古典音乐的机会有限,所以在高中时转向了贝斯以拓宽他的音乐之路。
(　 　)27.What does Mr Clarke think of Mr Smith
A.Attractive.
B.Demanding.
C.Admirable.
D.Adventurous.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“‘I remember as a young kid, I used to get his records…I could tell he was very, very professional…’”可知,Mr Clarke认为Mr Smith非常专业,从小经常去买他的唱片,由此可知,Mr Clarke应该是很崇拜Mr Smith。
C
Music is not just a set of sounds and rhythms.Its influence on the brain is much deeper than any other human experience.Keep on reading to know all those amazing powers of music.
A recent study suggests that preterm (早产的) babies appear to experience less pain and feed more when listening to music.Experts found that music had a beneficial effect on
reducing pain for preterm babies experiencing painful medical tests.It also appeared to benefit full-term babies during operations.
Many people experiencing brain damage have speech and movement-related problems.Music can help recover from brain injuries.As a different and effective treatment, doctors often advise such patients to listen to good music to improve the parts of the brain responsible for these two functions.When people
with neurological (神经的) disorders hear a musical beat, it helps them to regain a balanced walk.
Though music cannot make deafness disappear, it really can stave off the loss of hearing.There was an experiment involving 163 people where 74 were musicians.Participants were asked to pass some listening tests.Musicians heard the sounds better than non-musicians, and this difference gets clearer with age.This means that a 70-year-old musician hears better than a 50-year-old non-musician, even in a noisy environment.
Besides, music mends a broken heart.It is not about a thrown-away love, but about a heart attack.The matter is that music can help people recover from a heart attack or heart operation by reducing blood pressure, slowing down the heartbeat rate, and reducing anxiety.Listening to the quality music produces positive emotions, improves the movement of blood, and expands blood vessels, thus, promoting quick recovery of the whole cardiovascular (心血管的) system.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了音乐对人的大脑和心理产生的积极影响。
(　 　)28.How does music affect preterm babies
A.It helps reduce their pain.
B.It helps develop their potential in music.
C.It helps improve their hearing systems.
D.It helps repair their neurological systems.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“A recent study suggests that preterm (早产的) babies appear to experience less pain and feed more when listening to music.”可知,音乐可以帮助早产儿减少痛苦。
(　 　)29.What does the underlined phrase “stave off” in Paragraph 4 mean
A.Lead to.
B.Increase.
C.Prevent.
D.Break into.
C
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“This means that a 70-year-old musician hears better than a 50-year-old non-musician, even in a noisy environment.”可知,音乐家的听力比非音乐家好,而且这种差异随着年龄的增长会越来越明显,stave off意为“预防;阻止”,与prevent意思相近。
(　 　)30.Why can music mend a broken heart
A.It has a positive effect on human body systems’ work.
B.It can help people prevent diseases caused by anxiety.
C.It helps make a person feel optimistic about life.
D.It can help patients recover in a slow way.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Listening to the quality music produces positive…promoting quick recovery of the whole cardiovascular (心血管的) system.”可知,听音乐对心脏病或术后恢复有治愈效果是因为它对人体系统的工作有积极的影响。
(　 　)31.What may be the best title for the text
A.Who Can Benefit from Music
B.The Best Time to Listen to Music
C.The Way to Choose Quality Music
D.How Music Affects Our Mind and Body
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,文章主要说明了音乐对人身体和心理的影响。因此D项“音乐如何影响我们的身心”适合作为本文标题。
D
D
A new study, conducted by British company Mindlab International, has found that listening to music at work increases accuracy and speed.Perhaps some parents disagree with this idea, saying,“Switch off the music and concentrate!” Well, if that’s the case with your parents, you might now be able to convince them that you have science on your side.
The company gave 26 participants a series of different tasks for five days in a row, including spell checking, mathematical word problems, data entry, and abstract reasoning.The participants completed these tasks while listening to music or no music at all.
The results showed that while music was playing, 88% of participants produced their most accurate test results and 81% completed their fastest work.David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab
International, told in an interview, “Music is a very powerful management tool if you want to increase not only the efficiency of your workforce but also their emotional state…they are going to become more positive about the work.”
You may have a list of your favourite songs, but not all kinds of music match all homework.For maths or other subjects involving numbers or attention to detail, you should listen to classical music, the study found.In the study, pop music enabled
participants to complete their tasks 58% faster than when listening to no music at all.If you’re reviewing your English writing, pop music is the best choice, as it is the best kind for spell checking.It cut mistakes by 14%, compared to listening to no music.After finishing your homework, do you often take time to check your answers Maybe some dance music is suitable for you.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新研究,该研究表明听音乐可以提高工作的准确性和效率。
(　 　)32.What did the participants have to do in the study
A.Persuade their parents to listen to music.
B.Listen to the same music together.
C.Try their best to choose the most suitable music.
D.Finish tasks with music or without music at all.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The participants completed these tasks while listening to music or no music at all.”可知,参与者通过听着音乐或根本不听音乐来完成任务。
(　 　)33.What does the underlined word “they” refer to in Paragraph 3
A.Tools.　　 B.Results.
C.Tests. D.Participants.
【解析】 代词指代题。根据第三段中的“…88% of participants produced their most accurate test results and 81% completed their fastest work”及画线词所在句子可知,they指代“参与测试的人”。
D
(　 　)34.When you review your English writing, what kind of music is the best choice
A.Classical music.
B.Dance music.
C.Pop music.
D.Rock music.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“If you’re reviewing your English writing, pop music is the best choice, as it is the best kind for spell checking.”可知,复习英语写作时听流行音乐是最好的选择。
(　 　)35.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A.Music Helps Us to Learn
B.We Cannot Live Without Music
C.Different Music, Different Lives
D.Music in the Classroom
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了听音乐可以提高工作的效率和准确性。因此A项“音乐有助于学习”适合作为本文标题。
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。
Do you download music Do you buy CDs Do you listen to music on your phone Do you prefer to watch music or just to listen What about the old-fashioned radio 　36　 There are so many ways to discover, buy and listen to music!
British teenagers like to watch their music online.Watching music on video sites on the Internet is now more popular than listening to the radio with young British people.
　37　 A famous Canadian singer’s song used to be the most watched music video on America’s social media.In 2012, a Korean song became the most watched video on the Internet with over 1 billion views.Things can change quickly on social media!
　38　 The BPI (an organisation which protects British music) says that people in the UK prefer downloading singles rather than albums.
In the UK, you can download a single for about 1 pound and an album for around 10 pounds.Using file-sharing websites to download music is often illegal of course, but some people still continue to get their music this way.　39　 They don’t think people should listen to their music without paying for it.
In the UK, people enjoy live music.The O2 in London is the second largest live music arena in Europe.There you can see world-famous singers and bands.　40　 It also has 548 toilets! Tickets are not cheap.You can pay more than 50 pounds to see a concert at the O2.　
A.Do you live in the UK
B.Music is popular all over the world.
C.This large hall has space for 20,000 people.
D.Downloading music is a popular choice for young Brits.
E.Have you ever seen your favourite band or singer perform live
F.Popular videos can quickly become very popular internationally.
G.Recording companies and many musicians are very unhappy about that.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了音乐被看作是全人类的共同语言,并介绍了英国年轻人对音乐的热爱及选择。
36.E　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前提到有关音乐的五个问句,空格后提到发现、购买和聆听音乐有各种方式。空格处紧接上文的提问方式,选项E“你看过自己喜欢的乐队或歌手的现场表演吗 ”符合语境。
37.F　【解析】 考查段落大意。根据下文可知,下文所举两例都说明音乐视频的快速传播,选项F“热门视频很快就会在国际上大受欢迎”能概括本段段落大意。
38.D　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“people in the UK prefer downloading singles rather than albums”可知,此处介绍了英国人下载音乐的情况(单曲超过专辑),选项D“下载音乐是英国年轻人的首选”符合语境。
39.G　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“They don’t think people should listen to their music without paying for it.”可知,部分群体提倡付费听音乐,句中的They暗示空格处应该有与其相对应的人或事,选项G“唱片公司和许多音乐家对此非常不满”符合语境。
40.C　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前简要介绍了音乐场馆O2,空格后提到它还设有548个厕所,空格处会接着介绍这个音乐场馆的基本情况,选项C“这个大礼堂可容纳两万人”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 I was a young student, none of my friends listened to classical music.Few studied a(n) 　41　 for more than a year or two.They were listening to the big bands.But Dad 　42　 me to learn to play the piano for three years.And later, you know, I gave it up.But one day one thing changed me 　43　.
One Saturday, I went to a sweet birthday party of one of my classmates and there was quite a crowd of people of my 　44　.And some of the kids were fooling around at the piano while the parents were 　45　 us a big meal.Then one of the girls suddenly stopped talking, looked at me and said, “Robert, you took piano lessons.　46　, play something!”
“No…, I’m not going to play the piano.” I 　47　 that no one in that room show interest in the kind of music that I could
play.But though I was 　48　 objecting, I was pushed by my friends towards the piano.I was “　49　” to sit down.And there I was face-to-face with eighty-eight black and white 　50　.
What to play The only thing that came to my 　51　 was Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata.So, I began with the slow opening.And after two measures, I became aware that there was a 　52　 in the room.After the next two measures, I felt people 　53　 towards me, and then the parents came out of the kitchen
　54　.I played the whole first movement and when I was through, the applause and cheers were 　55　 to believe.
If I had known that this would have happened, I would never have given up practising playing the piano.　　
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者原本认为人们对古典音乐不感兴趣,逐渐放弃了学习钢琴,却在一次偶然的生日聚会中,作者彻底改变了观念的故事。
(　 　)41.A.project B.instrument
C.commitment D.skill
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“none of my friends listened to classical music”及下文中的“play the piano for three years”可知,当时很少有孩子愿意静下心来学习一门乐器。
B
(　 　)42.A.permitted B.reminded
C.helped D.advised
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文语境及下文中的“learn to play the piano…I gave it up”可知,当时大多数孩子选择不学习乐器,此处指作者的父亲建议作者学习弹钢琴三年。
D
(　 　)43.A.completely B.generally
C.cruelly D.hopefully
【解析】 考查副词。根据下文中的“If I had known that this would have happened, I would never have given up practising playing the piano.”并结合文章内容可知,去参加聚会这件事彻底改变了他的想法。
A
(　 　)44.A.city B.age
C.height D.dream
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“birthday party of one of my classmates”并结合常识可知,这个聚会的来宾主要是班里的同学,所以来者大致年龄相当。
B
(　 　)45.A.buying B.earning
C.selling D.cooking
【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“then the parents came out of the kitchen”可知,同学的父母正在厨房里为孩子们烹饪聚会所需的餐点。
D
(　 　)46.A.Come on B.Get out
C.Go away D.Go on
【解析】 考查动词短语。根据上下文语境可知,这个女孩突然想到了作者曾经学习过弹钢琴,又主动提议作者演奏,也就是她在鼓励作者勇敢表现自己。
A
(　 　)47.A.forgot B.observed
C.figured D.regretted
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“none of my friends listened to classical music”及下文中的“no one in that room show interest in the kind of music that I could play”可知,在作者看来大家根本就不喜欢传统的乐器。
C
(　 　)48.A.shyly B.strongly
C.luckily D.hardly
【解析】 考查副词。根据下文中的“I was pushed by my friends towards”可知,作者强烈反对女孩的提议,不想演奏钢琴。
B
(　 　)49.A.forced B.guided
C.Invited D.protected
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“I was pushed by my friends towards the piano”可知,作者弹钢琴并非自愿,是被“强迫”坐下的。
A
(　 　)50.A.keys B.letters
C.words D.pictures
【解析】 考查名词。根据常识可知,作者坐下来面对着钢琴,展现在眼前的就是钢琴的88个黑白相间的琴键。
A
(　 　)51.A.music B.party
C.meal D.mind
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“What to play ”可知,作者有疑问,接着在脑海中寻找问题的答案。
D
(　 　)52.A.quarrel B.relaxation
C.silence D.incident
【解析】 考查名词。根据下文中的“After the next two measures, I felt people 　53　 towards me, and then the parents came out of the kitchen”可知,大家被作者的琴声所吸引,所以先是安静了下来,欣赏作者演奏的音乐。
C
(　 　)53.A.moving B.running
C.looking D.hearing
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“towards me”可知,大家安静下来之后,离得较远的同学们被琴声吸引,开始向钢琴这边靠拢。
A
(　 　)54.A.satisfied B.delighted
C.Disappointed D.surprised
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“And after two measures, I became aware that there was a 　52　 in the room.After the next two measures, I felt people 　53　 towards me”可知,大家有惊羡的意味,说明大家被琴声吸引,而正在厨房里忙活的同学的父母也很吃惊,所以都出来看。
D
(　 　)55.A.easy B.hard
C.certain D.glad
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“Few studied a(n) 　41　 for more than a year or two.They were listening to the big bands.”可知,作者原先认为孩子们对传统乐器并不感兴趣,而当前的场景却恰恰相反,所以作者听到掌声和欢呼的时候感到难以置信。
B
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。
A group of musicians from China, Germany and Switzerland joined hands in a special concert to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.The event, also known as China Media Group (CMG) China-Europe
Music Festival, 　56　 (hold) under the theme “The World in Unity”.
It’s part of a programme of special events running up to the Winter Olympic Games, which began on 4 February, 2022.Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), 　57　 (announce) in a video message that it would be another milestone for Beijing, the first city to host both summer and winter events.
The concert 　58　 (lead) by British-Swiss conductor Howard Griffiths, Swiss conductor Jean-Christophe Monnier and Chinese conductor Zhao Yuan was staged at venues in Geneva and Berlin.The concert caught wide attention as 　59　 included performances from world-class musicians.
Bach added, “The beautiful performances by this talented group of international artists show that inspirational moments are possible when we are dreaming together.This is 　60　 sport
and music are all about: bringing all people together, making us dream, motivating us with 　61　 (beautiful) and excellence, and filling our hearts 　62　 joy.”
CMG President Shen Haixiong said, “Sport and music are the common language of all mankind.Artists from different countries perform wonderfully 　63　 (express) their sincere wishes for the success of the Beijing Winter Olympics.This 　64　 (true) makes me feel the friendship that is 　65　 (deep) than the ocean.”
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一群来自中国、德国和瑞士的音乐家在一场特别的音乐会中携手庆祝北京2022年冬奥会倒计时100天的事情。
56.was held　【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The event表达单数概念,be动词应用was,故填was held。
57.announced　【解析】 考查动词的时态。根据上下文可知,此处描述过去发生的事情,应用一般过去时。
58.led　【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was staged,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词,lead和主语The concert构成逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用动词-ed形式作后置定语。
59.it　【解析】 考查代词。句意:此次音乐会因邀请了世界级音乐家的演出,受到了广泛的关注。根据句意可知,此处应用代词it代指上文中正在谈论的事物The concert。
60.what　【解析】 考查表语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导表语从句,并在从句中充当介词about的宾语,指代事物,应使用关系代词what。
61.beauty　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处位于介词with之后,应使用beautiful的名词形式beauty作宾语。
62.with　【解析】 考查介词。fill…with…意为“用……装满……”,为固定搭配。
63.expressing/to express　【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perform,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;express和主语Artists构成逻辑上的主谓关系,应使用动词-ing形式作伴随状语或使用动词不定式形式作目的状语。
64.truly　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰动词makes,应使用true的副词形式truly作状语。
65.deeper　【解析】 考查形容词的比较等级。根据than可知,此处应使用deep的比较等级作表语。
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,你想邀请外教Henry一起去听一场音乐会。请你给他写一封邀请信,内容包括:
　　1.音乐会时间、地点;
　　2.音乐会的演唱/演奏者及主要内容。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Henry,
I’m writing to invite you to a classical concert.
The concert will be held at 19:00 on 20 Decemeber, 2025 in the Grand Theatre of our city.It will be given by a world-famous pianist.As a leading figure in classical music, he will play some representative works by the piano master Chopin from Poland in the 19th century.The concert will last about two hours and it will be a real feast for classical music lovers.
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I sincerely hope you will accept my invitation and I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful night.
Looking forward to your reply.
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。
It was the time for Maria to step onto the stage, which was the moment she had expected for a long time.Maria’s hands started to shake.Sweat appeared on her forehead and her heart set about racing.She knew clearly that this was her moment to finish what her grandpa had started years ago.But as she was
about to begin her performance, doubt came to her mind, “Can I really do this ”
Maria grew up alongside her grandpa who was always lost in the world of piano music, and she fell in love with it from an early age.Her grandpa was happy to teach her to play the piano.Whenever Maria started to worry about making mistakes, her grandpa would tell her to just immerse (使沉浸) herself in the music.Her grandpa’s words could always calm her
down.Three years ago, Maria’s grandpa passed away.His room was filled with lots of old sheet music.Maria’s fingers ran over the yellowed notes on the final page of her grandpa’s unfinished piano music, which he had been working on until the last day of his life.While Maria was looking at the incomplete work, a fire was lit within her.“I will finish it.I have to,” Maria told herself.
Days turned into weeks as Maria lost herself in her grandpa’s world.She read his notes and listened to the recordings of his
other works, trying to get his voice.The melody (旋律) was all she could think about.It played in her dreams and rang in her waking hours.
There were times when Maria felt very sad and hopeless, especially when the notes wouldn’t come.She also doubted herself when she couldn’t finish it perfectly.But then there were moments of pure joy when the music flowed through her as if her grandpa was guiding her.
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:
Maria was brought back to the present by the cheers from the audience.
mistakes made it hard for her to breathe.To finish the music was
She walked onto the stage, but the worries over possible
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the dream of her grandpa and the reward for her own sweat and tears.Thinking of that, she took a deep breath and remembered her grandpa’s words:“Music isn’t about perfection, Maria.It’s about passion, about putting your soul into every note.” With a peace of mind, she moved to the piano, ready to put on the performance.
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Paragraph 2:
Maria gently placed her fingers on the keys.
grandpa’s smile in her mind’s eye.It seemed that the music was telling a story of love that was beyond time.Maria was lost in the beauty of the music and the memory of her grandpa.When the final note faded away, there was a moment of silence.Then the audience jumped and cheered.Tears streamed down Maria’s face.“I have realised my grandpa’s unfinished dream,” she said to herself.
She felt she saw her
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Unit 2 核心素养测评卷
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
选择题部分
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　 　)1.How is the weather this weekend according to the weatherman
A.Warm.
B.Cool.
C.Cold.
A
【听力材料】
Text 1
W: I really want to go to the beach this weekend.The weatherman said it’s going to be warm.
M: Good.I hope it doesn’t cool off.You know that the weather in California is really changeable.One minute it’s hot, and then the next minute it’s cold.
(　 　)2.What is the correct order number for the yellow teapot
A.TP12FS.
B.TP12SF.
C.PT12FS.
B
Text 2
M: Do you have an order number there, Mrs Garcia
W: Yes.It’s TP12FS.
M: One moment, please.Ah, yes.I see the problem.TP12FS is the correct number for the purple teapot.The yellow one you wanted is TP12SF.
(　 　)3.What is Martin busy doing
A.Writing a book.
B.Reading about Cuba.
C.Looking for good news.
A
Text 3
W: So, Martin, what have you been up to Anything new
M: Well, these days I am writing a book about Cuba.It is interesting but I’m so busy that I don’t have time to do anything else.
(　 　)4.What is the relationship between the speakers
A.Father and daughter.
B.Teacher and student.
C.Classmates.
C
Text 4
W: I was so lucky to get a ticket to the concert last night.It was great fun.I went with my father.
M: What did you do after the concert
W: I went straight home because I had to finish my homework.OK, Tim.I have to go.See you in class tomorrow.
M: Bye.Anyway, I have to go home and finish my homework.
(　 　)5.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.The man’s toy.
B.The man’s father.
C.The man’s childhood.
A
Text 5
M: Look, that’s me when I was eight or nine in the photo, holding a model train engine.
W: Was it part of that train set you’ve still got in your room
M: Yeah, my father and I built all that together.We used to spend hours playing with it.
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.Why is the woman looking for the envelope
A.She wants to send a letter.
B.She needs to give it to Jill.
C.She put her PIN number in it.
C
(　 　)7.What might the woman do next
A.Find Jill.
B.Go to the kitchen.
C.Buy an envelope.
A
Text 6
W: Hey, Brad.You didn’t take the envelope that was on the kitchen table, did you
M: No, why Do you want to send a letter
W: Well, actually my new PIN number was in that envelope.
M: You’re kidding me, are you
W: No, I’m not.I left it here this morning.
M: Go and ask Jill.Maybe she’s seen it.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　 　)8.When does the meeting end
A.At 8:30.
B.At 9:00.
C.At 10:30.
C
(　 　)9.What do we know about the woman
A.She was late for work today.
B.She will be the man’s assistant.
C.She is a new worker of the company.
C
Text 7
M: Hello, Sarah.Good to see you again.Welcome to the company.
W: Thank you.I know you asked me to come in a little later on my first day, but what time do I normally start work
M: Well, the office opens at 8:30 and the team starts work at a 9 o’clock meeting.
W: What happens after the meeting
M: We take a break at 10:30.My assistant Miya makes coffee for us all.Then it’s time to call customers and make sales.
W: That sounds good.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　 　)10.Why is the man making the call
A.To have a talk with Tom.
B.To invite the woman to a movie.
C.To introduce a friend to the woman.
B
(　 　)11.What is Tom doing
A.Watching TV.
B.Talking on the phone.
C.Having fun with Julie.
B
(　 　)12.What can we learn about the man
A.He knows Julie.
B.He lives in town.
C.He shares a house with a friend.
A
Text 8
M: Hey, Tina.This is Sam.How’s it going
W: Pretty good, Sam.How are you
M: Great! Do you want to go to the movies tonight
W: Sorry, we don’t go out on Saturdays.Tom and I always stay at home and watch TV.
M: That’s OK.Is Tom there now
W: Yes, but he is talking on his cell phone with his sister, Julie.Do you remember her
M: Yes, of course.She lives in Seattle right now, right
W: Right, but she’s in town now.She stays with a friend for a few days.
M: That’s nice.Tell her I say hello.
W: Sure.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　 　)13.What did the man do on Sunday
A.He went to the museum.
B.He visited the old castle.
C.He watched a football match.
A
(　 　)14.How did the man find the movie
A.Special.
B.Interesting.
C.Boring.
C
(　 　)15.Who is Helen most likely to be
A.The man’s friend.
B.The man’s wife.
C.The man’s daughter.
B
(　 　)16.What food did the man have
A.Italian food.
B.Thai food.
C.Chinese food.
C
Text 9
W: Hello, Ben! How was your weekend
M: Great, thanks! I visited York with Helen and the kids.York is a really beautiful historic city and there are lots of old buildings.And my friend booked us a really nice hotel.
W: Oh What did you do while you were there
M: Well, we visited the old castle on Saturday.I love history and the kids enjoyed exploring all the different rooms.And we visited
the museum on Sunday.It’s so interesting.You can see what the town looked like in the past.
W: What did you do on Saturday evening
M: I wanted to go to a football match, but there were no tickets.So we went to see a movie instead.The kids liked it, but I didn’t.It was boring, to be honest.
W: What did you do for food
M: Helen likes trying new food different from Italian food.So we planned to go to a Thai restaurant.Helen enjoyed it, but the kids didn’t like the food, so we walked to a Chinese restaurant, further along the street.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　 　)17.What difference does the speaker talk about first
A.Some expressions.
B.Traffic rules.
C.The food.
B
(　 　)18.What does the speaker think of the weather in London
A.Changeable.
B.Great.
C.Uncomfortable.
C
(　 　)19.When does the speaker finish work now 　
A.At 5 p.m.
B.At 8:30 p.m.
C.At 9 p.m.
A
(　 　)20.Where did the speaker use to go on Friday evening in America
A.To the club.
B.To the gym.
C.To the restaurant.
B
Text 10
Hi, I’m Chris from Florida.Last year, I moved to London, where I’m working for an American company.It’s been a big change, and there have been lots of things to get used to.For example, in the US we drive on the right, while here in Britain I’ve had to get used to driving on the left.What else Well, the weather in Florida is usually great, so I’m used to lots of sunshine, and I used to sunbathe a lot.In London it rains so
much.I don’t think I’ll ever get used to it, and I always remember to take my umbrella with me.
Food in England is different, too.In America, I used to eat a lot of Mexican food.Here in England, people love Indian food, so I’m getting used to the different tastes.At the company where I work, it’s quite different.I used to work from 9 a.m.till 11 p.m.I hated working so late.Here in England, I start at 8:30 a.m., but finish at 5 p.m.On Friday evening English people like to go to
the club with friends, but in America I used to go to the gym.I love sports.Is there anything else Some of the words are different.The subway is called the “underground” in London, and British people call the fall “autumn”.
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
Wildlife Conservation Volunteering
Wildlife conservation volunteering plays a vital role in protecting endangered species like elephants from extinction due
to habitat loss.Opportunities at rescue centres or reserves involve caring for injured wildlife, monitoring species for research, and anti-poaching (反偷猎) efforts.
Join us and you can make a difference and help preserve biodiversity!
Best Places to Volunteer
Africa
If you want to experience African wildlife up close, consider South Africa, Kenya, or Namibia for volunteer projects.Not only do they offer a great amount of wildlife on land, but some of them are also home to many sea creatures.The best examples are South Africa, Tanzania, or Mozambique.
Latin America
If you are interested in volunteering with primates (灵长类动物) in their jungle habitats, look no further than Central and South America.Peru, Brazil and Ecuador all share parts of the Amazon rainforest.Costa Rica has its fair share of jungles too and is also the nesting site (筑巢地) for four of the seven sea turtle species, making it a great destination for wildlife conservation volunteers.
Who Can Volunteer
As long as you are willing to learn and treat the wild creatures with the necessary respect and caution, you are more than welcome to volunteer.It doesn’t matter if you have any related working experience before.
You need to speak at least basic English, the main language spoken at most projects.Some projects in Latin America will ask you to speak basic Spanish.
Besides, volunteer projects working with wild and more dangerous animals accept volunteers aged 18 but there is no age limit upwards—as long as you are physically fit and ready for a challenge, you are the perfect candidate to volunteer.However, there are also a lot of animal reserves that work with less dangerous species accepting volunteers under 18 years old.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了野生生物保护志愿者的工作内容、工作地点以及对志愿者的要求。
(　 　)21.What is the aim of wildlife conservation volunteering
A.To stop endangered wildlife from dying out.
B.To restore various wildlife habitats worldwide.
C.To conduct scientific research on injured wildlife.
D.To change biodiversity in volunteering destinations.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Wildlife conservation volunteering plays a vital role in protecting endangered species like elephants from extinction due to habitat loss.”可知,野生生物保护志愿服务的目的是阻止濒危野生生物灭绝。
(　 　)22.Which is the ideal place to volunteer with animals both on land and in the sea
A.Peru.
B.Kenya.
C.Ecuador.
D.South Africa.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Best Places to Volunteer中Africa部分中的“Not only do they offer a great amount of wildlife on land…The best examples are South Africa, Tanzania, or Mozambique.”可知,在陆地和海洋上做动物志愿者最理想的地方是南非。
(　 　)23.Which of the following is a requirement for all volunteers
A.The adult age requirement.
B.Good physical condition.
C.Relevant working experience.
D.Basic Spanish language skills.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Who Can Volunteer 部分中的“…as long as you are physically fit and ready for a challenge, you are the perfect candidate to volunteer.”可知,身体状况良好是对所有志愿者的要求。
B
When I arrived at the Bulawayo Airport I remember feeling anxious and nervous! It was the first time I was leaving my country and I had no idea what to expect.I was met at the airport by Nikki Wilson and her son Ryan, who were part of the staff.They were so friendly and comforting; they immediately put me at ease.When we arrived at the African Wildlife Orphanage project, Nikki gave me a quick tour of the centre so I
could explore it on my own.After unpacking and meeting the other volunteers, I was told I could help with feeding some of the baby animals.I was all for jumping right in and helping, after all it is what I was there for!
After about a week we got enough volunteers to form four groups where each group worked in a different area of the orphanage.The different sections included working with carnivores, primates, and antelope.Also, two groups were in
charge of the babies each day.It was nice because every day you were doing something different.
The first day I was working with the carnivores, so we were in charge of cleaning one of the two big enclosures (围场) that housed five male lions.We also had to clean out the pond, which meant getting down and emptying it by hand.Once the pond was clean and filled with new water, we got all the bones and uneaten food out.
We not only helped at the orphanage, but also in the community.I participated (参加) in a cancer walk, which was a great experience.We visited schools and gave the children pens, pencils, cardboard boxes, and tin cans so they could do arts and crafts.The children were so kind and polite and extremely thankful for the art supplies.We also visited schools and took animals to teach the children about the wildlife that lives around
them.It was great getting into the local community and educating others on the importance of Zimbabwe’s natural environment.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者第一次出国参加非洲野生动物孤儿院项目的志愿者活动经历。
(　 　)24.How did the author feel when first told to feed baby animals
A.Anxious.
B.Confused.
C.Excited.
D.Surprised.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“I was all for jumping right in and helping, after all it is what I was there for!”可知,当作者第一次被告知要喂小动物时,感到很激动,迫不及待地想要尝试。
(　 　)25.Which words can best describe the author’s personality
A.Adventurous and caring.
B.Outgoing and honest.
C.Adaptable and forgetful.
D.Helpful and quiet.
A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“It was the first time I was leaving my country and I had no idea what to expect.”可知,作者第一次出国,很期待接下来的经历,因此作者敢于尝试,富有冒险精神;再结合最后一段中的“We visited schools and gave the children pens, pencils, cardboard boxes, and tin cans so they could do arts and crafts.”可知,作者一行人帮助当地儿童,乐于助人。
(　 　)26.What did the author do in the local community
A.The author took part in a walk and gave away artworks.
B.The author brought animals to schools and shared knowledge.
C.The author organised events to raise money for students in need.
D.The author helped sell supplies and host activities about wildlife protection.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“We also visited schools and took animals to teach the children about the wildlife that lives around them.”可知,作者在当地社区把动物带到学校并分享知识。
(　 　)27.What is the best title for the text
A.A View of Zimbabwe’s Wildlife
B.A Voluntary Experience in Africa
C.A Project to Save Endangered Animals
D.An Amazing Travel Experience Abroad
B
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了作者第一次出国参加非洲野生动物孤儿院项目的志愿者活动,并描述了这段经历以及自己在当地社区所做的事情。因此B项“在非洲的志愿者经历”适合作为本文标题。
C
While human population has doubled since 1970, the number of wild animals has dropped by more than half.This is a result of our growth as a species and increasing food consumption (消耗).
Although climate change is a very serious problem, farming is the No.1 threat to wildlife.We have already changed some 75 percent of the ice-free land on this planet.
All of this raises the question: How can we eat well without harming wildlife One simple step we can all take right now would be more important than any other: Cut out the grain-fed beef.
Feeding livestock (家畜) grain to turn them into meals for humans makes a diet heavy in animals, and it wastes a lot of the Earth’s resources.For example, in the United States, it takes 25 kilograms of grain to produce one kilogram of beef.Pigs have a grain-to-meat ratio (率) of 9∶1, and chickens are 3∶1.
To make matters worse, the grain we feed animals is the main reason for deforestation (采伐森林).And it’s a hungry beast: our cows, pigs, and chickens devour over one third of all crops we grow.Indeed, the grain we feed to animals in the US alone could feed an additional 800 million people if it were eaten by us directly—more than the number of people currently living in hunger.
Livestock quietly causes 10 times more deforestation than the palm (棕榈) oil industry but seems to get about 10 times less media attention.While it’s certainly true that avoiding palm oil is a good idea, avoiding eating animals that were raised on grain is an even more effective way.
Feeding the world without damaging nature is one of the greatest challenges we face.But with a little foresight, better land governance and some simple meal changes, many of the solutions are at arm’s length.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界人口持续增长,野生动物的数量一直在减少。本文就此现象进行了探讨和说明。
(　 　)28.What is the top reason that leads to the dropping number of wildlife
A.Growing crops.
B.Climate change.
C.Environmental pollution.
D.Increasing human population.
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“farming is the No.1 threat to wildlife”可知,农业耕种是野生动物生存的最大威胁。
A
(　 　)29.The author gives the example of beef in Paragraph 4 to show 　　　.
A.the high cost of beef
B.the great loss of grain
C.the great waste of resources
D.the difficulty in producing beef
【解析】 理解目的题。根据第四段内容可知,作者指出要付出25千克的谷物,才能换来1千克的牛肉。作者举牛肉这一例子的目的是强调高成本和低产出。
A
(　 　)30.What does the underlined word “devour” in Paragraph 5 probably mean
A.Get something easily.
B.Eat something quickly.
C.Ruin something heavily.
D.Waste something seriously.
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“over one third of all crops we grow”并结合常识可知,牛、猪和鸡应该会快速吃掉谷物。
B
(　 　)31.What can we infer from Paragraph 6
A.It doesn’t matter to consume palm oil.
B.People haven’t realised the harm of livestock.
C.Media pays little attention to the palm oil industry.
D.The palm oil industry does more harm than livestock.
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第六段内容可知,作者认为关于棕榈油行业给森林带来的破坏报道很多,而关于家畜对森林带来的间接影响却关注甚少。由此可知,人们没有意识到家畜带来的危害。
B
D
Loud traffic doesn’t prevent big animals like moose and bears from crossing highways—nor does it keep smaller creatures from being run over by cars.In just two years along one stretch of highway in Utah, a total of 106 big animals were killed in car crashes.People are also hurt—about 200 people die every year in the more than one million car crashes in the US.
And the number of these deadly accidents is increasing.“During the most recently reported 15-year period, wildlife-vehicle crashes have increased by 50 percent, with around one to two million large animals killed by motorists every year,” says Rob Ament, the road ecology programme manager from the Western Transportation Institute (WTI).
There’s one solution, however, that’s been very effective around the world in decreasing crashes between cars and
animals crossing the road: wildlife underpasses and overpasses.Studies on highway deaths of native Florida species show that wildlife crossings (通道) save lives, both human and animals.“You can get reductions of 85 to 95 percent with crossings and fencing that guide animals under or over highways,” Ament says.
That’s why these traffic-spanning bridges and tunnels—which have been popular in Europe since the 1950s when the first one
was built in France—are showing up worldwide.Usually looking much like a regular overpass for cars, but decorated with native plants, they aren’t easily noticed unless you know what you’re looking for.
And undercrossings, which pass beneath highways to assist smaller animals, may be invisible to drivers.But they are helping countless species, from golden monkeys in Brazil to water voles in London.Ament is even working on wildlife crossings for
highways that haven’t been built yet in developing nations like Bhutan, which need safe places for Asian elephants to travel through their territories.As he points out, it’s a lot easier and cheaper to build them during road construction than it is to retrofit (改造), as has been done in the US and Canada.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了野生动物穿越公路引发的交通事故问题日益严重,野生动物地下通道和高架桥成了一种在全球范围内非常有效的解决方案。
(　 　)32.What are the figures in Paragraph 1 meant to indicate
A.Wildlife-vehicle crashes are serious.
B.The traffic management is improper.
C.It is difficult to protect wild animals.
D.The range of wild animals has been expanded.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“…a total of 106 big animals were killed in car crashes.People are also hurt—about 200 people die every year in the more than one million car crashes in the US.”可知,这些数字旨在说明野生动物与车辆相撞问题的严重性,这类碰撞事故发生频率较高,导致许多大型动物以及人类死亡。
(　 　)33.What are the wildlife crossings intended for
A.Speed up traffic.
B.Improve views for drivers.
C.Cut down crashes with animals.
D.Safeguard species’ homes.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“There’s one solution…wildlife underpasses and overpasses.Studies on highway deaths of native Florida species show that wildlife crossings (通道) save lives, both human and animals.”可知,野生动物的地下通道是为了减少车辆与动物的碰撞事故。
(　 　)34.What can be learned about the wildlife crossings in Europe
A.They have an advanced design.
B.They are not suitable for vehicles.
C.They fit in well with their environment.
D.They look pretty and modern.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Usually looking much like a regular overpass for cars, but decorated with native plants, they aren’t easily noticed unless you know what you’re looking for.”可知,欧洲的野生动物通道通常看起来很像普通的汽车高架桥,但用当地植物装饰,除非知道自己在寻找什么,否则并不容易注意到。由此可知,它们与周围环境融为一体。
(　 　)35.As for wildlife crossings, which of the following would Ament agree with
A.They are only for smaller animals.
B.Developing nations should build them in advance.
C.Retrofitting them is common in the US and Canada.
D.It’s proposed to build them along with road construction.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“As he points out, it’s a lot easier and cheaper to build them during road construction than it is to retrofit (改造), as has been done in the US and Canada.”可知,Ament指出,在道路建设期间建造这些通道要比像美国和加拿大那样进行改造更容易、更便宜。由此可知,Ament会同意在公路建设的同时建造野生动物通道。
第二节　(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Working Together to Save the Sea Turtles
Florida has some of the best beaches in the world.Thousands of people visit the state to enjoy the sand.But these beaches are also home to five species of sea turtles.A major problem is facing these interesting creatures.　36　 So how do Floridians protect these special animals
Some volunteers and researchers in Florida take direct action to help the turtles.They look closely at the sand to find the fin (鳍) marks the mother sea turtles left there.　37　 When they’ve figured out where the eggs were laid, they mark the area off so that no one disturbs the eggs.They also collect information about the nests and tracks to help people studying sea turtles.
These are not the only Floridians taking action to help protect these creatures.Florida’s government has passed laws to save the
turtles.One of these laws is “Florida’s Marine Turtle Protection Act”.This law prohibits anyone from disturbing or destroying marine turtles, nests, or eggs.　38　
Another way Floridians work together to save these creatures is through organisations like the Sea Turtle Conservancy.The Sea Turtle Conservancy helps people take steps that will help reduce the threats that put sea turtles in danger.For instance, bright lights on buildings near the beach can negatively impact
sea turtles.Baby sea turtles usually hatch on the sandy beach and head to the ocean.When there are bright lights coming from the other side of the shore far from the ocean, the baby turtles get confused.　39　 To help save these turtles, the Sea Turtle Conservancy works with property owners to make lighting in their buildings sea turtle-friendly.They also encourage Florida residents to turn off their lights at night if they live close to a beach.
　40　 Sometimes, turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish.They eat this trash and die.Florida residents can volunteer for beach clean-ups and make sure to pick up their own litter.They can also vote for state leaders who want to protect the sea turtles’ habitats.Every individual in the community has the power to make a difference!
A.Many of them do not make it to the ocean and die.
B.Some of these turtle species are in danger of going extinct.
C.This helps them to locate where the sea turtles laid their eggs.
D.It also helps make sure that sea turtles’ natural habitats are protected.
E.Female sea turtles come from the ocean and onto these beaches at night.
F.They use their fins to move back across the beach and return to the ocean.
G.Every Floridian can do their part to protect sea turtles and their environment.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了佛罗里达的海滩是五种海龟的家园,如今海龟正面临灭绝的危险,佛罗里达人采取多种措施来保护它们的自然栖息地。
36.B　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“A major problem is facing these interesting creatures.”可知,海龟正在面临严重的问题,空格处会提到这个问题是什么,选项B“其中一些海龟物种濒临灭绝”承接上文。
37.C　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“They look closely at the sand to find the fin (鳍) marks the mother sea turtles left there.”可知,他们寻找海龟妈妈留在那里的鳍标记,空格处会提到他们这样做的目的,选项C“这有助于他们找到海龟产卵的地方”符合语境。
38.D　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文可知,佛罗里达有了保护海龟、海龟巢和海龟蛋的法律,空格处会提到法律保护的其他具体范畴,选项D“它还有助于确保海龟的自然栖息地得到保护”符合语境。
39.A　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文可知,小海龟因为夜间的人造光,迷失了方向,空格处会提到这样会造成什么后果,选项A“它们中的许多没能到达海洋而死亡”符合语境。
40.G　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“Every individual in the community has the power to make a difference!”可知,空格处会提到为了保护海龟,佛罗里达的居民们也要尽一份力,选项G“每个佛罗里达人都可以尽自己的一份力量来保护海龟和它们的环境”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。
It happened on a rainy Saturday morning last month.My wife Catherine and I were 　41　 along what some people called moose (麋鹿) alley.It was so 　42　 that there were few cars on the road.　43　, something happened.A moose jumped out
across our 　44　.I had been driving for years and was good at driving.In order to 　45　 knocking the moose, I made a quick 　46　 to the other lane.If I had not done that, the moose might have been killed, and my wife and I might have got 　47　, too.A few seconds later, when I 　48　 and looked back in my rear view mirror, the moose was getting up and then ran into the bush.Shaken but 　49　, we both looked at each other with a surprised expression.
From then on, I often thought about the relationship between humans and 　50　.We know that animal species have appeared and disappeared 　51　 since life began on the Earth.This is a natural phenomenon.However, animal species have been 　52　 at a much faster rate for about a century now because of human factors such as pollution.
If we don’t save animals, how will we be able to save ourselves A better 　53　 of animals gives us a better understanding of our own species.The 　54　 to protect animals and nature in general shows the value of a society.And all animals play roles in nature and have a right to 　55　.Therefore, I think we should try our best to save endangered animals,because humans cannot live on the Earth alone.
语篇解读:本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者在经历一场交通小事故后对人类与野生动物的关系进行的思考,他认为人类应该保护野生动物,因为保护它们就是保护人类自己。
(　 　)41.A.looking B.driving
C.walking D.running
【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“moose (麋鹿) alley”并结合语境可知,作者的车差点跟一头麋鹿相撞,此处指作者开车沿着麋鹿小径行驶。
B
(　 　)42.A.cool B.quiet
C.late D.early
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“It happened on a rainy Saturday morning last month.”及下文中的“there were few cars on the road”可知,马路上车少是因为当时还很早。
D
(　 　)43.A.Expectedly B.Obviously
C.Fortunately D.Suddenly
【解析】 考查副词。根据上下文语境可知,此处指突然有事情发生了。
D
(　 　)44.A.space B.region
C.path D.place
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“along what some people called moose (麋鹿) alley”可知,作者和妻子正开车沿着麋鹿小径行驶,突然一头麋鹿跳出来穿过他们正在行驶的道路。
C
(　 　)45.A.avoid B.keep
C.delay D.excuse
【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“If I had not done that, the moose might have been killed…”可知,此处指避免撞上这头麋鹿。
A
(　 　)46.A.turn B.jump
C.response D.rush
【解析】 考查名词。根据常识可知,为了避免撞上麋鹿,作者应该是紧急转弯变道。
A
(　 　)47.A.shocked B.lost
C.disappointed D.injured
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“the moose might have been killed”并结合常识可知,如果作者的车和麋鹿相撞,麋鹿可能会被撞死,作者和他的妻子也可能会受伤。
D
(　 　)48.A.understood B.thought
C.stopped D.tried
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“looked back in my rear view mirror”可知,作者当时把车停了下来,从后视镜里看到那头麋鹿起身,随后跑进了树丛。
C
(　 　)49.A.worried B.fine
C.sad D.scared
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上下文语境可知,作者他们虽然受到惊吓,但是人并没有受伤。
B
(　 　)50.A.lands B.roads
C.plants D.wildlife
【解析】 考查名词。根据上下文语境可知,从那次差点与麋鹿相撞的交通事故之后,作者经常思考人类与野生动物的关系。
D
(　 　)51.A.exactly B.silently
C.continually D.mysteriously
【解析】 考查副词。根据常识可知,地球上的生命都在不断地出现与灭绝。
C
(　 　)52.A.decreasing B.developing
C.appearing D.changing
【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“because of human factors such as pollution”可知,由于污染等人类因素,动物物种一直在减少。
A
(　 　)53.A.treatment B.performance
C.world D.knowledge
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“gives us a better understanding of our own species”可知,此处指更好地了解动物,才能更好地了解我们人类。a better knowledge of意为“更了解……”。
D
(　 　)54.A.way B.law
C.hope D.will
【解析】 考查名词。根据上下文语境可知,作者此处强调的是人们保护动物爱护自然的主观意愿。
D
(　 　)55.A.escape B.survive
C.refuse D.select
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“All animals play roles in nature”并结合语境可知,作者认为所有动物在自然界中都有自己的角色,它们都有权利生存。
B
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 Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve in northwest China’s Qinghai Province has updated 　56　 (it) list of protected wildlife, adding 10 species 　57　 the previous total of 72, according to a report by the local media.The updated list,
which was revised by experts, 　58　 (include) 82 species of protected wildlife.The number of national first-level protected animals has increased from 19 to 22.Meanwhile, the number of second-level nationally protected animals has increased from 53 to 60.　59　 (addition), the number of wild plants under national protection has reached 12 species.According to the report, the 　60　 (revise) of the wildlife list focused on optimising (优化) 　61　 adjusting the bird list.Species with
uncertain records were removed from the original list and new species that have been monitored in recent years were added, increasing the total number of bird species from 232 to 281.
First 　62　 (found) in 1975, the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, 　63　 (cover) the entire water area of the Qinghai Lake and the islands, beaches and wetlands, 　64　 birds breed and nest.The reserve is the 　65　 (early) of its kind in China to
be listed in the List of Wetlands of International Importance in 1992, according to UNESCO.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了青海湖国家级自然保护区的相关情况。
56.its　【解析】 考查代词。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰名词list,应使用形容词性物主代词,故填its。
57.to　【解析】 考查介词。add…to…意为“给……添加……”,为固定搭配。
58.includes　【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,空格处为句子谓语动词;根据句意可知,此处陈述事实,应用一般现在时,说明最新名单的情况;又因主语The updated list表达单数概念,谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。
59.Additionally　【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addition的副词形式additionally作状语;又因空格处位于句首,首字母应大写。
60.revision　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处位于the+n.+of结构中,应使用revise的名词形式revision作主语。
61.and　【解析】 考查连词。根据句意可知,此处指重点对鸟类名录进行优化和调整,空格处表示并列关系,故填and。
62.founded　【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 located,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;found和主语the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve构成逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用动词-ed形式作状语。
63.covering　【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 located,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;cover和主语the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve构成逻辑上的主谓关系,应使用动词-ing形式作状语。
64.where　【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,并在从句中充当状语,先行词为the islands, beaches and wetlands,指地点,应使用关系副词where。
65.earliest　【解析】 考查形容词的最高等级。根据空格前的the及空格后的of its kind in China 可知,空格处应填入形容词的最高等级,故填earliest。
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,你们学校将举办以“Protect Wild Animals”为主题的英文演讲比赛。请你写一篇英语演讲稿,内容包括:
1.野生动物的现状(过度猎捕);
2.保护建议(建保护区、提高保护意识等);
3.美好愿景。
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。
参考词汇:自然保护区nature reserve
意识awareness
Good morning, everyone!
I’m very glad to give a speech today.The topic of my speech is
“Protect Wild Animals”.
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As we all know, animals also play a role in keeping the balance of nature.Unfortunately they are being over-hunted, and some of them are dying out.So it is urgent to take some measures to protect them.First, we must build nature reserves.Second, we should raise our awareness of environmental protection.To harm animals is to harm ourselves.Therefore, let’s take the responsibility and do what we can to protect them.I hope in the future we can live harmoniously and happily together with animals.
Thank you!
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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。
It was the hottest time of the year in southern California.Steve, a star basketball player at the University of California, with his cousin Zach, had planned a camping trip in the Great National Forest for their summer vacation.
The boys gathered clothes and supplies, and began their great adventure with Brady the dog early in the morning.Upon arrival, Steve pulled over to the side of the road along the bank of the river.“A wonderful place for fishing,” Steve exclaimed in delight.Zach nodded in agreement.
At high noon, the sun was scorching hot.With a good harvest of fish, the boys marched into the forest with Brady following them.After a long walk, they found a clearing that was ideal for
a campsite.The camp was set up immediately as Steve knew all the tricks of an experienced wilderness camper.
An afternoon nap was absolutely a special treat in mid-summer.However, the boys were waken up by the fierce barks of Brady.Outside, heavy smoke filled the air and wind-blown flame was skipping from the top of one tree to another.The long dry summer turned the forest into a tinderbox (易燃物).In a little while, Steve and Zach were inside their tent packing their belongings.
“Let’s go! We can make it back to the river!” They headed down against the fire-wind in the direction of the river.But Brady barked a sharp warning.Ahead of them lay a thick curtain of smoke across the track.They would never make it through that.Steve was uneasy for it was hard to find a safe way to escape in the heavy smoke.
Brady lifted his head and snuffed (嗅) the smoke-laden wind.Next moment, the dog bounded (蹦跳) away and
disappeared down a sharp slope (坡).The boys shouted for him, but he didn’t come back.Steve couldn’t blame Brady for panicking.He himself wanted to run even though he didn’t have a clue which way.
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:
Steve and Zach hadn’t gone far when there was a familiar bark.
Brady came bounding, stopped directly in front of Steve and hit him with his head, pushing him back towards the slope.But Steve didn’t get it.Then Brady grabbed the boy’s jeans and started pulling.The message was clear, but Steve hesitated.Of course he remembered Brady saving his uncle’s life when the dog was much younger.Was he still sharp enough to get them through this
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Paragraph 2:
Brady pulled again, in spite of the boy’s disbelief, urgently.
“OK,
big guy,” seeing the fire was touching underbrush nearby, Steve made up his mind.Brady led them back down the slope and into the trees.Several times the big dog stopped.Often he changed directions to find the right way.The boys were so tired but the dog bullied both boys to go on.Steve was almost numb when he heard it—the wonderful sound of rushing water! They made it back to the river.
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Unit 4 核心素养测评卷
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
选择题部分
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　 　)1.What does the man suggest doing first
A.Having a break.
B.Tasting the food.
C.Watching TV.
A
【听力材料】
Text 1
W: I’ll turn on the TV.You put the food away.
M: Let’s have a rest first.I’m exhausted.
(　 　)2.Who is keeping the dictionary now
A.The man.
B.The man’s neighbour.
C.The man’s classmate.
B
Text 2
M: Where’s the English dictionary I put on the table this morning I have to return it to my classmate.
W: I lent it to your neighbour just now.I’ll get it back.
(　 　)3.What does the woman plan to do after graduation
A.Get a job.
B.Have a trip.
C.Study further.
A
Text 3
W: By next year I will have finished law school.I plan on finding a job.What about you
M: I’d like to travel around the country before I get a job.
(　 　)4.When will the weather be cool in the man’s opinion
A.In July.
B.In August.
C.In September.
C
Text 4
W: What terrible weather we are having now!
M: It is too hot these days.July and August are bad enough and I don’t think the heat will be relieved until September.
(　 　)5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Boss and secretary.
B.Teacher and student.
C.Shop assistant and customer.
A
Text 5
M: Alice, I would like you to have these documents typed.I need them this afternoon.
W: No problem, sir.And I should remind you that you have a meeting this afternoon.
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 is the woman
A.A librarian.
B.A bookseller.
C.A teacher.
A
(　 　)7.Where are the biographies
A.On the first floor.
B.On the second floor.
C.On the third floor.
B
Text 6
W: How may I help you
M: I want to borrow several books about the Wright Brothers.The city government decided to hold a festival in their honour this year.I want to include details of their childhood as well as their achievements.
W: I think you’ll find what you need on the second floor.When you get to the top of the stairs, turn left.Biographies are on the third row shelves.
M: Thank you very much for your help.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　 　)8.What did the man mainly complain about
A.The food.
B.The price.
C.The environment.
A
(　 　)9.What does the woman promise to do
A.Charge the man half price.
B.Have the steak changed.
C.Talk with the waiter.
B
Text 7
M: Manager!
W: You asked to see me, sir
M: I certainly did.I’m not at all satisfied with the service you provided here.
W: Perhaps you could tell me what the problem is exactly
M: It’s my extra thick steak.
W: What’s wrong with it, sir
M: It’s like old leather! It’s enough to break every tooth in your head.When I complained to your waiter, he didn’t take any notice.It is unbelievable.If I hadn’t experienced that, I couldn’t have imagined such a thing happening in this noble restaurant.
W: I’m extremely sorry, sir.I’m sure that the waiter didn’t mean to be rude.Perhaps he didn’t understand you correctly.He should have changed it.
M: Well, why didn’t he
W: A misunderstanding, sir.I’ll have the steak changed immediately.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　 　)10.Why can Mrs Sharp get the job
A.She doesn’t mind the low pay.
B.She can work part-time.
C.She has experience.
C
(　 　)11.What does Mrs Sharp do in the afternoon
A.Read novels.
B.Prepare dinner.
C.Play sports.
B
(　 　)12.What will Mrs Sharp probably work as
A.A teacher.
B.A nurse.
C.A saleswoman.
A
Text 8
M: We would be interested in having you join us, Mrs Sharp.
W: Thank you.I have done this kind of work before.
M: I know, and that’s probably the reason you’ve been employed.Do you prefer part-time or full-time employment
W: Part-time.
M: OK.Some people choose part-time jobs because they want to do something else besides work, such as reading novels or playing sports.But they will not get any other benefits besides the wages.
W: I don’t care about that.May I ask you if I can decide the hours I would work
M: I can only give you the choice from 7:00 a.m.till noon or from noon till 5:00 p.m.
W: Then I’d prefer to work in the morning because I have to prepare dinner for my children.
M: OK, Mrs Sharp.Just sign your name on this sheet of paper.You may start next week.Mrs Clarkson has got something ready for you—blackboard, some chalks, and a tape recorder.She’ll show you around later.
W: Thank you.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　 　)13.Why does Jimmy probably come to the kitchen
A.To feed a cat.
B.To drink milk.
C.To cook food.
A
(　 　)14.How does the woman sound when she knows the cat
A.Excited.
B.Annoyed.
C.Sorry.
B
(　 　)15.Where did Jimmy find the cat
A.Beside the garbage can.
B.In the living room.
C.In the bathroom.
A
(　 　)16.What does Jimmy promise to do
A.Give the cat away.
B.Find the cat’s owner.
C.Keep the rooms clean.
C
Text 9
W: Jimmy What are you doing in the kitchen
M: Nothing, Mum.I was hungry so I came here for some milk.
W: Milk I didn’t think you like milk.
M: But I couldn’t find anything to eat in the refrigerator.
W: Nonsense.There’s a lot of food in the refrigerator…What’s behind you
M: Nothing.
W: What are you hiding behind your back Let me see.
M: Promise that you won’t get angry.
W: OK.What is it
M: It’s a cat.
W: Oh, Jimmy.No pets.It’ll make a mess of this house.
M: Please, Mum.I’ll take care of it.It’s a good cat.It won’t bring you any trouble.
W: No way.You can’t keep it here.
M: Please, Mum.I found it this afternoon by the garbage can.It was hungry and looking for something to eat.Please! You see, it’s so cute.
W: All right.But you have to tidy up your room as well as the living room, the bathroom…
M: I know.Thank you, Mum.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　 　)17.What does the speaker mainly talk about
A.Useful advice about note-taking.
B.Key skills of giving a speech.
C.Main contents of a listening unit.
C
(　 　)18.What will be taught in the first part
A.How a video clip (视频片段) is made.
B.What makes a good lecture.
C.How a lecture begins.
C
(　 　)19.How many video clips will the listeners hear in the second part
A.1.　　 B.5.　　 　C.6.
A
(　 　)20.What follows note-taking in the second part
A.Doing vocabulary exercises.
B.Answering questions.
C.Writing a summary.
B
Text 10
In this unit you are going to watch and listen to the openings of six lectures.In the first part of the unit, you will watch five short video clips and see how lecturers begin their lectures and introduce their topics.There are lots of exercises for you to do, based on these clips.The opening is a key point in a lecture as here the lecturer often gives an overview of the lecture, saying something about structure as well as content.
In the second part of the unit, you will listen to a longer video clip and practise taking notes as you would do if you were physically present at a lecture.Listening and taking notes at the same time is a difficult skill to master, and you will be given a few tips to guide you.Then you will have to answer questions on the video clip using your notes to help you.Finally, there are simple vocabulary exercises.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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
This year, Exploration journey.com will continue to provide museum guides as we have been doing this for years, which intends to enhance people’s understanding and attention to museums.
Museum of Wu, Jiangsu Province
Placed on the bank of the Grand Canal in Wuzhong District in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, the museum serves as a leading platform for the exhibition, research and learning of Wu culture and the historical traditions of the Wu region.This is an area in south eastern China that includes parts of modern-day Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai.Wu culture is known for its distinct language, arts, customs and intellectual contributions, which
have played a vital role in the development of Chinese civilisation.
Dingzhou Museum, Hebei Province
The museum highlights the cultural and historical heritage of the ancient Zhongshan State, which existed during the Warring States Period.Visitors can admire ancient writings at the museum and make people feel the depth of history and culture through time and space.
Taiyuan Northern Qi Dynasty Mural (壁画) Museum, Shanxi Province
The museum featured murals dating back 1,400 years to the Northern Qi Dynasty.The murals on display are believed to be the first of their kind in China.They not only show the extraordinary skills of ancient people, but also directly witness the artistic and cultural treasuries of ancient China.
Tengzhou Museum, Shandong Province
The Tengzhou Museum walks visitors down the historical development of Tengzhou City.The museum is famous for its bronze wares (青铜器) with rich inscriptions (铭文), which are important materials for the study of ancient society, culture and art.It has the largest collection of bronze wares in Shandong Province.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国四个省份的四个特色鲜明的博物馆,它们有着独特的历史文化遗产。
(　 　)21.What is the aim of Exploration journey.com
A.To collect museum exhibits.
B.To offer museum information.
C.To learn ancient history.
D.To show artworks.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“…which intends to enhance people’s understanding and attention to museums.”可知,此网站旨在提供博物馆的一些相关信息。
(　 　)22.Which of the following best suits people who want to learn the ancient Zhongshan State
A.Museum of Wu.
B.Dingzhou Museum.
C.Taiyuan Northern Qi Dynasty Mural Museum.
D.Tengzhou Museum.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Dingzhou Museum, Hebei Province部分中的“The museum highlights the cultural and historical heritage of the ancient Zhongshan State”可知,河北的定州博物馆适合那些想要了解中国古代中山国文化的人们参观。
(　 　)23.What is unique about Tengzhou Museum
A.It has a large Wu culture exhibition hall.
B.It has the first mural in China on display.
C.It displays bronze wares with rich inscriptions.
D.It exhibits ancient writings from various dynasties.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Tengzhou Museum, Shandong Province部分中的“The museum is famous for its bronze wares (青铜器) with rich inscriptions…”可知,该博物馆以其带有丰富铭文的青铜器而闻名。
B
Look to many of history’s cultural symbols, and there you’ll find an ancestor of Frost, the snowman in the movie Frozen.It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s.I discovered even more about one of humanity’s earliest forms of folk art during several years of research around the world.
For example, snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill and thought.At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky.It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely walk through town to view the temporary works of chilly art.Some were created by famous artists, including a 19-year-old Michelangelo, who in 1494 was appointed by the ruler of Florence to build a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard.
The Miracle of 1511 took place during six freezing weeks called the Winter of Death.The city of Brussels was covered in snowmen—an impressive scene that told stories on every street corner.Snowmen were a reflection of people’s imagination.For the people of Brussels, this was a defining moment of artistic freedom, at least until spring arrived, by which time they were dealing with damaging floods.
If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed, don’t worry: I’ve learned that some explosive snowman history is still being made today.Every year since 1818, the people of Zurich celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a snowman.On the third Monday of April, the holiday is kicked off when a cotton snowman called the Boogg is stuffed with explosives and paraded through town.The parade ends with the Boogg being placed on firewood.After the bells of the Church of St.Peter
have rung six times, representing the passing of winter, the firewood is lit.When the snowman explodes, winter is considered officially over—the quicker it is burnt down, the longer summer is said to be.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些关于雪人这一受人喜爱的民间艺术品形式的历史。
(　 　)24.What can best describe the snowmen building in the Middle Ages
A.Competitive display of artistic skills.
B.Constant inspiration for film industry.
C.Social interaction among notable figures.
D.Artistic expression from available resources.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“For example, snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill and thought.At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky.”可知,在艺术手段有限的时代,雪人被人们看作免费的艺术品,由此可知,中世纪时期雪人建造是一种利用可用资源进行的艺术表达。
(　 　)25.The underlined words in Paragraph 4 refers to the time when snowmen 　　　　.
A.enjoyed great popularity
B.were politically criticised
C.caused damaging floods
D.were artistically neglected
A
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线部分所在句子可知,作者介绍的是如今人们仍在创造一些爆炸性的雪人历史,由此可知,如今仍然有一些关于雪人的热烈活动,这说明现在仍然有很多人喜爱这种艺术创造活动。由此可推断,人们可能担心的是“雪人受人们喜爱”的时期已经过去,所以画线部分“the heyday of the snowman”指的是雪人受人们喜爱的那段时间。
(　 　)26.What does the blowing up of the Boogg in Zurich symbolise
A.The decoration for holiday.
B.The shift from winter to spring.
C.The authority of the Church.
D.The start of the celebration.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Every year since 1818, the people of Zurich celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a snowman.”可知,苏黎世人们通过爆炸雪人庆祝春天的到来,也就是象征着冬天的结束和春天的到来。
(　 　)27.What can be inferred from the text about snowmen
A.They’ve lost their value over time.
B.They are mainly used for winter sports.
C.They have enduring cultural significance.
D.They’ve gained renewed attention recently.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Look to many of history’s cultural symbols, and there you’ll find an ancestor of Frost, the snowman in the movie Frozen.”可知,历史上有许多关于雪人的事情,结合第二段提到的雪人在中世纪成为一种现象,雪人被人们看作免费的艺术品、第三段提到的1511年布鲁塞尔被雪人覆盖的场景以及第四段提到的自1818年以来苏黎世爆炸雪人活动可知,雪人在不同历史时期有着不同的象征意义和文化价值,所以雪人具有持久的文化重要性。
C
Languages have been coming and going for thousands of years, but in recent times there has been less coming and a lot more going.When the world was still populated by hunter-gatherers, small, tightly knit (联系) groups developed their own patterns of speech independent of each other.Some language experts believe that 10,000 years ago, when the world had just five to ten million people, they spoke perhaps 12,000 languages between them.
Soon afterwards, many of those people started settling down to become farmers, and their languages too became more settled and fewer in number.In recent centuries, trade, industrialisation, the development of the nation-state and the spread of universal compulsory education, especially globalisation and better communications in the past few decades, all have caused many languages to disappear, and dominant languages such as English, Spanish and Chinese are increasingly taking over.
At present, the world has about 6,800 languages.The distribution of these languages is hugely uneven.The general rule is that mild zones have relatively few languages, often spoken by many people while hot, wet zones have lots, often spoken by small numbers.Europe has only around 200 languages; the Americas about 1,000; Africa 2,400; and Asia and the Pacific perhaps 3,200, of which Papua New Guinea alone accounts for well over 800.The median number (中位数)
of speakers is a mere 6,000, which means that half the world’s languages are spoken by fewer people than that.
Already well over 400 of the total of 6,800 languages are close to extinction, with only a few elderly speakers left.Pick, at random, Busuu in Cameroon (eight remaining speakers), Chiapaneco in Mexico (150), Lipan Apache in the United States (two or three) or Wadjigu in Australia (one, with a question-mark): none of these seems to have much chance of survival.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了随着社会的发展人类语言越来越少的情况和原因。
(　 　)28.What can we infer about languages in hunter-gatherer times
A.They developed very fast.
B.They were large in number.
C.They had similar patterns.
D.They were closely connected.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“When the world was still populated by hunter-gatherers,…when the world had just five to ten million people, they spoke perhaps 12,000 languages between them.”可知,当世界上的人口数量还不到一千万时,语言种类就达到了12,000种。由此推知,当时的语言种类很多。
(　 　)29.Which of the following best explains “dominant” underlined in Paragraph 2
A.Complex. B.Advanced.
C.Powerful. D.Modern.
C
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“languages such as English, Spanish and Chinese are increasingly taking over”可知,英语、西班牙语和汉语正在快速替代其他语言,成为占主要地位的语言。dominant意为“占支配地位的”,与powerful意思相近。
(　 　)30.How many languages are spoken by less than 6,000 people at present
A.About 6,800. B.About 3,400.
C.About 2,400. D.About 1,200.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“At present, the world has about 6,800 languages.”及“The median number (中位数) of speakers is a mere 6,000, which means that half the world’s languages are spoken by fewer people than that.”可知,目前世界上大约有6,800种语言,但是讲的人数少于6,000人的语言占总数的一半,即3,400种。
(　 　)31.What is the main idea of the text
A.New languages will be created.
B.People’s lifestyles are reflected in languages.
C.Human development results in fewer languages.
D.Geography determines language evolution.
C
【解析】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Languages have been coming and going for…there has been less coming and a lot more going.”并结合全文可知,语言的产生和消失进行了几千年,但由于人类历史的发展,最近语言产生的少,消失的多。由此可知,文章主要内容与人类的发展对语言造成的影响有关。
D
It goes without saying that many Western wedding customs are completely different from those of Asian cultures.Some are so rooted in history that many Westerners have no idea whether they even exist.
Traditionally,June has been the most popular month for people to get married.One reason is that June 1 was the date of an ancient Roman festival celebrating the marriage of the god
Jupiter and his wife Juno.Another reason will likely astonish you.Centuries ago, taking a bath was not as common as it is today.Some people took a bath only once a year, typically in May.Since June was a time most wedding guests would not be too smelly, that month was preferred.
Another wedding custom is for the bride to “wear something old, something new,something borrowed, and something blue”.Having something old is said to protect the newlyweds’
future baby, while the new item shows optimism for the future.Meanwhile, something borrowed is meant to bring good luck, and something blue is a promise of being faithful.Lesser known is the fact that the bride is also supposed to have a sixpence in her shoe for prosperity (兴旺).Interestingly, in Sweden, brides are given two coins before getting married—one gold from her mother and the other silver from her father—also to put in her shoes.These fascinating customs show just how important certain wedding traditions are in Western cultures.
The concept of the “white wedding”, in which the bride wears a white wedding dress, is a familiar one.It is thought, though mistakenly, that this is a tradition that developed in ancient times and originates from the belief of white being a symbol of purity.Actually, the custom of brides wearing this colour dates back less than 200 years and is attributed to the wedding of Queen Victoria.The queen’s choice of white for her wedding was unusual for the time as other colours, especially red, were much more common.
After news of Victoria’s highly publicised wedding to Prince Albert spread, not just around the United Kingdom,but to other nations including the United States,women began following in her footsteps and wearing white dresses at their wedding ceremonies.With white being the choice of a powerful royal figure like Queen Victoria, the colour became associated with wealth, nobility, and the fashion-conscious.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了西方传统婚礼的旧俗。
(　 　)32.Based on the text, June has been a popular month to get married probably because 　　　　.
A.Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in June of 1840
B.June is the month in which Romans recall the soul of gods
C.some people didn’t take a bath before May in ancient times
D.it is considered to be the luckiest time of year to get married
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Since June was a time most wedding guests would not be too smelly, that month was preferred.”可知,6月份的客人身上没有太多异味,所以6月是结婚的流行月。
(　 　)33.Which of the following wedding customs is said to protect an unborn child
A.Wearing something old.
B.Wearing something blue.
C.Wearing a shoe with a coin in it.
D.Wearing something borrowed.
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“…something old is said to protect the newlyweds’ future baby”可知,要保护新生儿,新娘得穿旧衣服。
A
(　 　)34.What can we learn from the “white wedding” mentioned in the passage
A.The white wedding dress is a symbol of purity and nobility.
B.Red rather than white was once popular in English weddings.
C.Queen Victoria wore white in the hope of breaking old customs.
D.The custom of the white wedding started thousands of years ago.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The queen’s choice of white for her wedding was unusual for the time as other colours, especially red, were much more common.”可知,传统婚礼红色更受欢迎。
(　 　)35.What might be the best title for the text
A.Routines of Marriage Ceremonies
B.Highlights of Traditional Weddings
C.Reflecting on Old Traditions
D.Exploring Western Wedding Customs
D
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了西方结婚的流行月、结婚时的着装及婚礼服装的颜色。文章主要围绕的是西方婚礼的习俗,因此D项“探索西方婚礼的习俗”适合作为本文标题。
第二节　(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A gold rush happens when lots of people race off to where gold has just been discovered.　36　 The first gold rush in the United States was in North Carolina in 1799.It began when a twelve-year-old boy found a seventeen-pound gold nugget (矿块) in a creek.His family didn’t know the nugget was gold, so they
sold it for $3.50.They didn’t know it was worth far more—over $350,000 in today’s dollars!
There was another gold rush in the Appalachian Mountains of Georgia thirty years later.The amount of gold it produced every month in 1830 would be worth $14 million today.
　37　 It happened when gold was discovered in California—gold worth billions of dollars today.The biggest nugget found weighed 195 pounds—as much as a grown man weighs!
In 1849, the majority of people in the United States lived east of the Mississippi River.The states with the most people were New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia.　38　 The rumour was that gold was easy to find in California, but it might not last forever.
Men left their jobs and families in a hurry.These gold-hunters were called prospectors.They had other nicknames, such as “forty-niners”.　39　 Most went overland by covered wagon or
took ships from the East Coast that eventually wound up in California.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans and foreigners caught gold fever.　40　 Some did get rich.Some got very, very rich.But most didn’t.Still, it was an exciting time.
A.It was a long trip.
B.It’s one of the biggest events.
C.They all expect to find gold and get rich.
D.But the most famous one is the gold rush of 1849.
E.People went half crazy over the idea of making a fortune.
F.After gold was discovered, people headed west hoping to get rich.
G.The sudden population increase helped America to develop its economy.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了19世纪美国的淘金热这段历史。
36.C　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“A gold rush happens when lots of people race off to where gold has just been discovered.”可知,当许多人跑到刚发现金矿的地方时,就会出现淘金热,说明了淘金热发生的条件,空格处会提到淘金热中人们的目的,选项C“他们都期望找到金子,发家致富”符合语境。
37.D　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“It happened when gold was discovered in California—gold worth billions of dollars today.”并结合第一二段内容可知,第一段和第二段分别介绍了美国历史上的两次淘金热,空格处会接着介绍美国历史上最有名的一次淘金热,选项D“但最有名的还是1849年的淘金热”符合语境。
38.F　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前提到当时美国人大部分生活在密西西比河东部,空格后提到谣传在加利福尼亚很容易找到金子,选项F“发现金矿后,人们纷纷前往西部,希望发财致富”符合语境。
39.A　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“Most went overland by covered wagon…from the East Coast”可知,本段介绍了1849年参与淘金者的西进之旅,旅程较为漫长,选项A“这是一次漫长的旅程”符合语境。
40.E　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“Hundreds of thousands of Americans and foreigners caught gold fever.”可知,人们对黄金表现出了狂热,空格处会接着说明人们疯狂地渴望发财,选项E“人们一想到要发财就近乎疯狂”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。
Tired from a full day’s work, Rosa Parks got on a Montgomery bus on 1st December, 1955.And forever became one of the inspirational people who 　41　 the world.She sat down among several white passengers, along with three other African-Americans, in the middle of the bus.
At a later stop, after Parks had 　42　 her seat, a white passenger boarded the full bus.By the then-current Montgomery laws, the black passengers were 　43　 obligated to leave their seats and give them over to 　44　white passengers.
It seemed a(n) 　45　 situation as the white passenger made his way down the aisle(过道).The bus driver, James F.Blake, left the driver’s 　46　 and moved directly up to the four black passengers.His 　47　 was to get the black passengers to move
to the 　48　 of the bus—basically, it was standard operating procedure.
While the other three black passengers 　49　 Blake and moved on, Rosa Parks refused to do this.Blake eventually contacted the local police and they arrested her.
This 　50　 is considered one of the moments in the history of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.It 　51　 a year-long bus boycott in the city of Montgomery, 　52　 by Martin
Luther King, Jr.That movement changed civil rights in the United States forever.　
Parks lived to the age of 92, dying in 2005.She was 　53　 a posthumous (死后的) statue in the US Capitol Rotunda.She was also granted the 　54　 of “lying in honour” at the Capitol Rotunda, only the third 　55　 citizen to be so honoured.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了黑人Rosa Parks在公交车上拒绝给白人让座而导致了后来的美国黑人维权运动的故事。
(　 　)41.A.respected B.changed
C.accepted D.broke
【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“That movement changed civil rights in the United States forever.”并结合下文语境可知,此处指Rosa成了改变世界的励志人物之一。
B
(　 　)42.A.got down B.occupied with
C.came along D.settled into
【解析】 考查动词短语。根据上文语境可知,故事发生在公交车上,此处指坐到座位上去。
D
(　 　)43.A.legally B.finally
C.originally D.classically
【解析】 考查副词。根据上文中的“the then-current Montgomery laws”并结合语境可知,此处提到蒙哥马利当时的法律,黑人乘客在法律上有义务离开座位让座。
A
(　 　)44.A.crying B.standing
C.quarrelling D.drinking
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“a white passenger boarded the full bus”及“leave their seats and give them over”可知,在公交车挤满的情况下,应是给站着的白人乘客让座。
B
(　 　)45.A.routine B.proper
C.ordinary D.reasonable
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文语境可知,黑人给白人让座在法律上被认为是理所当然的。
A
(　 　)46.A.door B.window
C.wheel D.seat
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“moved directly up to the four black passengers”可知,公车司机应该是离开了座位。
D
(　 　)47.A.action B.behaviour
C.intention D.hope
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“was to get the black passengers to”可知,让黑人到后面去是司机离开座位的意图。
C
(　 　)48.A.back B.outside
C.Centre D.front
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文语境可知,当时的法律要求黑人给白人让座,所以公车司机应该是让黑人到公交车的后面去。
A
(　 　)49.A.scolded B.obeyed
C.beat D.pleased
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“While”及下文中的“Rosa Parks refused to do this”可知,Rosa拒绝这样做,所以其他三个黑人乘客应该是服从了司机的命令。
B
(　 　)50.A.affair B.accident
C.conflict D.incident
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文语境可知,Rosa在公交车上拒绝给白人让座,这是美国民权运动历史上的一个事件。
D
(　 　)51.A.sparked B.sent
C.promoted D.heated
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“This 　50　 is considered one of the moments in the history of the Civil Rights Movement”及空格后的“a year-long bus boycott”可知,这场事件是导火索,引发了公交车抵制运动。
A
(　 　)52.A.moved B.found
C.held D.led
【解析】 考查动词。根据语境并结合历史常识可知,公车抵制运动是由马丁·路德·金领导的。
D
(　 　)53.A.offered B.rewarded
C.presented D.passed
【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“statue in the…She was also granted the 　54　 of ‘lying in honour’”可知,此处指被奖赏。
B
(　 　)54.A.fame B.honour
C.name D.title
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“lying in honour”及“to be so honoured”可知,此处指被授予荣誉。
B
(　 　)55.A.well-known B.private
C.special D.amazing
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文语境可知,Rosa Parks只是一名普通公民,并没有担任任何官方或公共职务。
B
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。
Throughout centuries of history, the Grand Canal has nurtured abundant towns and villages along its path.Many an ancient town, preserved through the ages thanks to their close relationship with the canal, 　56　 (stand) as the finest witnesses of civilisation.
The 　57　 (influence) man-made river runs through the heart of Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, stretching more than 110 kilometres.Eighteen canal towns in the province, such as Wuzhen, Xitang and Puyuan, 　58　 fame has been well-known nationally and internationally, have flourished (繁荣) alongside the water.Some traditional customs such as silk weaving and stone carving couldn’t have thrived 　59　 the presence of water.
　60　 its small size, Wuzhen serves as a bridge between history and the future, China and the world due to its authentic water town scenery and rich cultural heritage.The 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit 　61　 (hold) from Nov 19 to 22 allows it to become a focus of the world again.About 50 km from Wuzhen lies Xitang, 　62　 birthplace of Wuyue culture, famous for countless timeworn bridges, alleys and corridors.Puyuan 　63　 (refer) to as the country’s “knitwear
fashion capital” is not far from Xitang.Over years of 　64　 (preserve) and development, the fashionable ancient town of Puyuan has opened to the public.
Since last year, Jiaxing has focused on the core ancient towns of Wuzhen, Xitang and Puyuan, 　65　 (string) together all 18 ancient towns in the area through comprehensive efforts in conservation, restoration, and innovative development.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了浙江省嘉兴市的大运河及其沿线的乌镇、西塘和濮院等古镇,以及它们因运河而繁荣、拥有丰富文化遗产和独特景致的情况。
56.stands　【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据语境可知,此处表述的是客观事实,应用一般现在时;又因主语为Many an ancient town, many a/an后接单数名词,在此结构中,谓语动词需用单数形式,故填stands。
57.influential　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰名词man-made river,应使用influence的形容词形式influential作定语。
58.whose　【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,并在从句中充当定语,表示所属关系,应使用关系代词whose。
59.without　【解析】 考查介词。句意:一些传统习俗,如丝织和石雕,如果没有水的存在就不可能繁荣起来。此处表示否定条件,应使用介词without。
60.Despite　【解析】 考查介词。句意:乌镇虽然面积不大,但以其原生态的水乡风光和丰富的文化遗产,成为历史与未来、中国与世界的桥梁。此处表示“尽管乌镇规模小,但它……”,需要用介词来表示让步关系,因此应用despite;又因空格处位于句首,首字母应大写。
61.held　【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allows,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;hold和主语The 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit构成逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用动词-ed形式作定语。
62.the　【解析】 考查冠词。句意:距乌镇约50千米的西塘是吴越文化的发源地,以无数古老的桥梁、小巷和走廊而闻名。根据句意可知,此处表示特指,应使用定冠词the。
63.referred　【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;refer和主语Puyuan构成逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用动词-ed形式作后置定语。
64.preservation　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处位于介词of 之后,应使用preserve的名词形式preservation作宾语。
65.stringing　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为has focused on,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;string和主语Jiaxing构成逻辑上的主谓关系,应使用动词-ing形式作伴随状语。
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,你的美国好友Peter对中国古诗词非常感兴趣,发来邮件希望你给他推荐相关的图书或电视节目。请你给他回一封邮件,内容包括:
1.推荐电视节目《中国诗词大会》;
2.说明推荐理由。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:中国诗词大会Chinese Poetry Conference
Dear Peter,
I’m so glad to hear that you are interested in ancient Chinese poetry.I’d like to recommend a TV programme to you—Chinese Poetry Conference.
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Produced by CCTV, each season of Chinese Poetry Conference features more than 100 contestants from across China who compete based on their knowledge and memorisation of classical Chinese poems.Not only does it spread Chinese poetry culture all over the world, but it also entertains you with interesting questions and fierce competition.I’m sure you’ll be impressed with the contestants’ wonderful performance and guests’ brilliant interpretations.
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I do hope you’ll like the programme.Looking forward to hearing from you.
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。
“She wants a what ” barked the fruit seller.I was in one of the many street markets of Luzhou, a small city located in China’s Sichuan Province.Already, a crowd of curious on-lookers was gathering: white-haired grandmas, toothless old men, mothers holding infants.Everyone was waiting, wondering why the foreigner was causing such a fuss (大惊小怪).
I took a deep breath.The crowd leaned in.“Do you have a pumpkin ” I asked as clearly as possible.A mother holding an infant explained there was no pumpkin here in English.I had to move on to yet another market in my search for Halloween.
As an American English teacher in China, the urge was strong to explain my country’s cultural traditions to my students.I’d had plenty of success in teaching the Chinese about significant United States holidays and events, Halloween being one of
them.Yet I was now in a new teaching position, in a different region of the country which seems to have every kind of produce known to man except the one I wanted for Oct.31.
I had learned that in teaching about Halloween, there was no substitute (替代品) for a carved pumpkin.Descriptions produced blank stares.Drawings were misinterpreted.Pictures only puzzled.
Sure, I could give up showing a real jack-o’-lantern (南瓜灯) to my students.I could lecture on the history of this tradition, which had its origin in old beliefs about the return of the spirits of dead people.We could have a go at wearing masks, and role-play trick-or-treat.
But nothing could compare with the pumpkin.For that reason, I was willing to go through just about anything to find a pumpkin for my students.
In another section of the city, I headed to a big market.“Do you have a pumpkin ” I asked the seller I saw.“A what ” she seemed to be at a loss.However, I didn’t know how to make her understand what I wanted.
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:
Suddenly, an idea occurred to me.
gap with visuals! I drew a simple sketch of a pumpkin, complete with a stem on top and the characteristic ridges (纹路).“I need something like this,” I said, showing my drawing to the seller.She studied the sketch with curiosity, then looked up at me, understanding dawning on her face.After a moment, she disappeared behind a pile of produce and soon returned with a
I could bridge the language
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round, orange pumpkin.“That’s it!” I exclaimed, my face lit up with joy.Immediately I rushed back home, starting to carve my beautiful pumpkin.
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On Oct.31, I brought the carefully- carved pumpkin into the class.
as they observed the delicately carved face with a flickering candle inside.It was indeed a traditional jack-o’- lantern, and it captured the essence of the holiday.As the light cast shadows around the room, I began to tell them about the origins of Halloween, the
The students gathered around, their eyes wide with curiosity
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legends of spirits and the custom of carving pumpkins to drive off evil spirits.They listened attentively, eyes fixed on me.We were all connected through the universal language of celebration and tradition despite the cultural differences.
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Unit 3 核心素养测评卷
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
选择题部分
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　 　)1.Which subject does the woman find hard
A.Maths.　 B.Physics.　 C.English.
C
【听力材料】
Text 1
M: How are you getting on with your studies
W: Well, I’m getting on well with maths and physics, but English is a big headache for me.
(　 　)2.What club is Adam probably going to join
A.The Ballet Club.
B.The Nature Club.
C.The Volunteering Club.
B
Text 2
W: Hi, Adam! Are you going to join the Ballet Club
M: No, I’m considering the Nature Club.Allan told me about the Volunteering Club, but I’m not into volunteering.
(　 　)3.What is probably the relationship between the speakers
A.Classmates.
B.Teacher and student.
C.Parent and kid.
A
Text 3
M: Hello, Amy.Ready for the test Do you have any study tips for me
W: Not really.I just listen to the teacher and take notes.
(　 　)4.Where are the two speakers
A.In a museum.
B.In a hospital.
C.In an office.
B
Text 4
W: Excuse me, sir.Visiting hours are over now.Your wife must get some rest.
M: Oh, I’m sorry, doctor.I didn’t hear the bell or I would have left earlier.
(　 　)5.What is the man probably doing
A.Doing business.
B.Having a class.
C.Booking a flight.
C
Text 5
W: Would you like to travel business class or economy
M: I’d like to travel business class.
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 long will the woman’s vacation be
A.One week.
B.Two weeks.
C.Three weeks.
B
(　 　)7.Where will the woman probably exchange money
A.In the shopping centre.
B.In the bank.
C.In the post office.
C
Text 6
M: Are you going to take a vacation this year
W: Yes.We’re going to spend two weeks in Italy.
M: Lucky you.I only have one week.Are you ready to go
W: Almost.I’m going to do a few last-minute things tomorrow.First, I’m driving to the shopping centre to buy some more summer clothes, and then I need to go to the bank to exchange some money.
M: I hear the nearest bank is under repair.You’d better go to the post office to do that.
W: OK.Thanks for reminding me of that.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
(　 　)8.How is Paul going to Mexico
A.By air. B.By sea. C.By train.
A
(　 　)9.Why is Paul leaving for Mexico
A.To go sightseeing.
B.To work.
C.To study.
C
(　 　)10.Where will Paul be staying
A.At a friend’s home.
B.At a hotel.
C.In a host family.
A
Text 7
W: Hi, Paul.When will you fly to Mexico
M: I’m leaving next week.
W: So you will do the three-week Spanish course there.
M: Right, at the school you went to last year…in Mexico City.
W: Ah yes, I had a great time there last summer.I stayed with a host family.They were really nice and their son showed me around the city.Do you know anyone in Mexico City
M: Yes, I will stay with a friend.
W: Great! That means you’ll get to try some home-cooked traditional Mexican food.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
(　 　)11.What does the woman suggest doing to raise money
A.Washing cars.
B.Cleaning houses.
C.Working at the car wash.
A
(　 　)12.How does the woman feel about hosting a concert at first
A.Interested.
B.Surprised.
C.Excited.
B
(　 　)13.What will the speakers do next
A.Ask their headmaster.
B.Find audiences.
C.Sell tickets.
A
Text 8
W: Do you hear about that earthquake
M: Yes, it’s terrible.Hundreds of people were dead and thousands homeless.
W: We should do something.How about raising some money
M: OK.But how
W: How about going around to people’s houses and washing their cars
M: I don’t think that’s a good idea.
W: Why not
M: Most people wash their cars at the car wash.I don’t think they’d want to pay us.
W: So what can we do
M: I know! We could host a rock concert at the school.
W: What Are you crazy
M: No, I’m not.There are at least three bands at our school.We just invite them to play and charge people $5 to come and watch them.They get an audience, and we get the money to help the people in the earthquake.
W: Where can we have a concert
M: On the school field.Let’s ask our headmaster.
W: Let’s do it.I’m sure he’ll say yes.I think it’s a great idea.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
(　 　)14.When will the woman check in
A.On November 1st.
B.On November 2nd.
C.On November 3rd.
B
(　 　)15.What kind of room does the woman want
A.A single room.
B.A double room.
C.A king room.
A
(　 　)16.How much is the woman supposed to pay
A.50 dollars.
B.100 dollars.
C.150 dollars.
B
Text 9
M: Belvedere Hotel, how can I help you
W: My name is Chris Connors and I’d like to book a room, please, for November 2nd.
M: Er…for how long
W: Just one night.I’ll be checking out on November 3rd.
M: Okay.What kind of room would you like A single or a double
W: A single, please.
M: A single room with a garden view is 100 dollars per night; one with a lake view will cost 50 dollars more.Which one do you prefer
W: The one with a garden view will be fine.By the way, I’d like a non-smoking room if it is possible.
M: We do have a single room like that.
W: Okay, I’ll take it.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　 　)17.Which of the following are doing the most damage to the caves
A.Climate changes.
B.Fires.
C.Earthquakes.
A
(　 　)18.Why is the project started
A.To study the history of the caves.
B.To communicate with international experts.　
C.To provide protection for Yungang Caves.
C
(　 　)19.What do we learn about the digital technology
A.It helps scientists build new caves.
B.It stops the caves from being damaged.
C.It allows visitors to view the caves online.
C
(　 　)20.What is the purpose of the talk
A.To attract more visitors to Datong.
B.To introduce a preserving project.
C.To complain about cultural damage.
B
Text 10
A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries have gathered to work on China’s Yungang Caves.Yungang Caves are located in Datong, Shanxi Province, which are a world cultural heritage site with a history that dates back to more than 1,500 years ago.But the caves are being damaged by climate changes, fires and earthquakes.Among
them, climate changes cause the greatest damage.It is for this reason that a protection project has been started.Experts use digital technology to record and collect digital images of the Yungang Caves.Thanks to the digital technology, people in the future will be able to enjoy the caves even if they disappear.What’s more, it will allow the public to “visit” the caves more easily on the Internet, which means that visitors don’t have to travel to Datong to see them.
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
Safer Internet Activities
To help schools promote safer Internet messages to families, beyond Safer Internet Day, the Education Safeguarding
Service’s Online Safety Team has worked with Kent Children’s University to produce a Safer Internet Day Challenge pack for children aged 5 to 14.
This pack contains 10 key challenge activity ideas, as well as useful resources for children, schools and families to access.The Challenge will run until 30 June, so there is plenty of time to get involved.
The Safer Internet Day Challenge starts with schools and families today, and you can find the resources here.So why not send the activities home to your parents or caregivers so families can get involved
Young people who are part of Kent Children’s University can earn a varying number of Learning Credits for each activity completed outside normal school time.
More Information
For more information about Education Safeguarding, please visit the Education Safeguarding Service website.
If your school would be interested in finding out more about Kent Children’s University (either the school or family models or both), please email kcu@.For more information, please visit the Kent Children’s University website.
Share Your Safer Internet Day Stories with Us
We encourage teachers and staff working with children and young people aged 3 to 18 in educational settings to share their Safer Internet Day stories, displays or activities on the Safer Internet Day website! Don’t forget to tag @UK_SIC and @TheEdPeople in any posts you share.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个针对5至14岁孩子的“更安全网络日挑战”程序包,以帮助学校向家庭推广更安全的网络信息。
(　 　)21.Who are the activities intended for
A.University students.
B.Children aged 5 to 14.
C.People aged 3 to 18.
D.School teachers and staff.
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“…to produce a Safer Internet Day Challenge pack for children aged 5 to 14”可知,该活动针对的是5至14岁的儿童。
B
(　 　)22.What can students of Kent Children’s University get from the activities
A.Student aids.
B.Full-time caregivers.
C.Extra credits.
D.Educational resources.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Young people…can earn a varying number of Learning Credits for each activity completed outside normal school time.”可知,学生从活动中可以获得额外的学分。
(　 　)23.Where can Safer Internet Day stories be shared
A.Safer Internet Day website.
B.kcu@.
C.Kent Children’s University website.
D.Education Safeguarding Service website.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Share Your Safer Internet Day Stories With Us部分中的“We encourage teachers and staff…to share their Safer Internet Day stories, displays or activities on the Safer Internet Day website!”可知,教师和工作人员可以在“更安全的网络日”网站上分享“更安全的网络日”故事。
B
I switched to a flip phone.It vastly improved my life.I felt empty and frustrated at how much time I spent on my smartphone.So I spent the last five years steadily stripping my phone down to the basics.Social media was the first to go, then email, then news apps, and then even Internet browsers.
I long considered switching to a flip phone, but I always found an excuse to stay.Ultimately it was two of my students, 15- and 18-year-old sisters, who pushed me over the edge.Word spread around school that they had bought flip phones.If they were brave enough to take the plunge, I could, too.I spent $9 on a flip phone, plus $120 for a year of unlimited talk and text on a new number.For the last five months, I haven’t carried a smartphone with me, just my flip phone.
This is the charming, romantic side of owning a flip phone: more conversations, more eye contact, more connection.The separation between work and life is much more noticeable.I don’t overthink work emails all day, since I no longer carry my work email in my pocket.I am living more like my creative, curious, phone-free children.
This all sounds wonderful because it is wonderful.And now it’s confession time: I still have my smartphone.As it turns out, our addiction to smartphones is not just on an individual level.Intentionally or not, we have built structures that depend upon smartphone access, making it an essential feature of modern life.While most of the flip phone inconveniences are charming, some of them are so frustrating that they make you want to pull your hair out.
Despite that, I will continue to use a flip phone as my primary phone so I don’t have to carry a smartphone with me.And I will continue to evangelise (传播福音) for it.I hope many others get flip phones.We will all be better for it.If nothing else, it’ll be nice to have more people to talk to in the grocery line.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从智能手机切换到翻盖手机的经历,并描述了这一改变带来的生活质量提升,同时也表明了现代社会对智能手机的依赖。
(　 　)24.What ultimately caused the author to switch to a flip phone
A.Disturbance of social media.
B.Inspiration from his students.
C.Time overspent on his smart-phone.
D.Negative feelings to smartphones.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I long considered switching to a flip phone, but I always found an excuse to stay…they had bought flip phones.If they were brave enough to take the plunge, I could, too.”可知,从学生那里得到的鼓舞最终促使作者改用了翻盖手机。
(　 　)25.What happened after the author used a flip phone
A.More interactions with people.
B.Less work assignments.
C.More time with his children.
D.Low work efficiency.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This is the charming, romantic side of owning a flip phone: more conversations, more eye contact, more connection.”可知,在作者使用翻盖手机后,与人们的互动增多了。
(　 　)26.What can be inferred about the author
A.Belief that flip phones are completely without inconveniences.
B.Thought that smartphone addiction is solely an individual problem.
C.Complete abandonment of smart-phones for flip phones.
D.Belief in widespread integration and importance of smartphones in modern society.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“As it turns out, our addiction to smartphones is not just on an individual level…we have built structures that depend upon smartphone access, making it an essential feature of modern life.”可知,作者指出使用智能手机并不仅仅是个人的选择,现代社会的结构也依赖智能手机。由此可知,作者认为智能手机与现代社会广泛融合,并在其中发挥重要作用。
(　 　)27.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage
A.To recommend using a flip phone.
B.To advocate living without a smartphone.
C.To share his story of switching to a flip phone.
D.To stress the disadvantages of having a smartphone.
A
【解析】 写作意图题。根据最后一段中的“And I will continue to evangelise (传播福音) for it.I hope many others get flip phones.We will all be better for it.”并结合文章内容可知,作者详细讲述了自己从智能手机切换到翻盖手机的经历,包括动机、体验和感受,着重突出了这一改变带来的生活质量提升。由此可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是推荐使用翻盖手机。
C
Being a relatively new technology, VR (虚拟现实) technology is clearly just beginning to take off.There are companies producing their own VR headsets, but they are still not as big as other products that are meant to entertain.Apart from the limited choices, one more thing that is worth noting about the current state of VR is the limited content and applications.Most of the products available on the market today are aimed at
gamers and mostly special for high-end buyers because of its expensive price.
Despite being full of potential, however, there are also some challenges that should be dealt with.Among others, one of the most significant would be the need for powerful devices that would complement the headsets.For a most advanced all-in-one headset, for instance, a powerful video card is needed for a computer, something you might not have at home, making the VR technology inapplicable.
In addition, there are also challenges when it comes to beauty.Today’s VR headsets look almost entirely the same—they are huge and heavy, and they look silly.Producers must find a way in order to make the design more beautiful.
Producers will also be challenged to make VR headsets more affordable so that more people will be able to purchase them.Most of the models currently available are just too expensive for average buyers.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the challenge is to find more applications.It is currently being centred on game paste applications.Producers are challenged to come up with creative ways in order to increase the usefulness of such a promising device.
In summary, while it is undeniable that VR is big in today’s time, there’s a lot of room for improvement.There are also some problems that have yet to be solved and more opportunities to
be uncovered.It would be safe to say that it is new, still in its infancy, but hopefully it is getting to the top.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了虚拟现实技术(VR)作为一项相对较新的技术,显然才刚刚开始发展。尽管虚拟现实技术充满了潜力,但它仍然面临着一些挑战。
(　 　)28.What might be needed for your computer when you use a headset
A.A useful videotape.
B.A powerful video card.
C.A powerful video camera.
D.A useful video phone.
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“For a most advanced all-in-one headset, for instance, a powerful video card is needed for a computer…”可知,电脑需要功能强大的显卡。
B
(　 　)29.What is the biggest challenge of VR
A.To lower its price.
B.To simplify its headset.
C.To widen its application.
D.To beautify its appearance.
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the challenge is to find more applications.”可知,虚拟现实技术最大的挑战是扩大其应用范围。
C
(　 　)30.What is the author’s attitude towards the future of VR
A.Worried.　 B.Concerned.
C.Confident. D.Indifferent.
【解析】 观点态度题。根据最后一段中的“It would be safe to say that it is new, still in its infancy, but hopefully it is getting to the top.”可知,作者对虚拟现实技术的未来很有信心。
C
(　 　)31.What might be the best title for the passage
A.The Challenges of VR
B.The Development of VR
C.The Popularity of VR
D.The Importance of VR
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了虚拟现实技术作为一项相对较新的技术充满潜力。但为了确保它的成功,这项技术还需要应对一些挑战。因此选项A“虚拟现实技术的挑战”适合作为本文标题。
A
D
This year researchers expect the world to snap 1.35 trillion photographs or about 3.7 billion per day.All those pixels (像素) take up a lot of room if they are stored on personal computers or phones, which is one reason why many people store their images in the cloud.But unlike a hard drive which can be encrypted (加密) to protect its data, cloud storage users have to trust that a tech platform will keep their private pictures safe.Now a team of
computer scientists have developed a tool to encrypt images stored on many popular cloud services while allowing authorised users to browse and display their photographs as usual.
Malicious (恶意的) attempts to access or leak cloud-based photographs can expose personal information.In November 2019, for example, a bug in the popular photograph storage app mistakenly shared some users’ private videos with
strangers.Security experts also worry about employees at cloud storage companies on purpose accessing users’ images.
So the researchers came up with a system called Easy Secure Photos (ESP), which they presented at a recent conference.“We wanted to see if we could make it possible to encrypt data while using existing services,” says computer scientist Jason Nieh, one of the developers of ESP.“Everyone wants to stay with their photograph storage app and not have to register on a new encrypted-image cloud storage service.”
To overcome this problem, they created a tool that preserves blocks of pixels but moves them around to effectively hide the photograph.First, ESP’s algorithm (算法) divides a photograph into three separate files, each one containing the image’s red, green or blue colour data.Then the system hides the pixel blocks around among these three files (allowing a block from the red file, for instance, to hide out in the green or blue ones).But the programme does nothing within the pixel blocks, where all the
image processing happens.As a result, the files remain unchanged images but end up looking like grainy black-and-white ones to anyone who accesses them without the decryption (解密) key.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究人员开发的一个名为“简易安全照片”(ESP)的系统,其可以对云存储的图像进行加密,同时允许授权用户像往常一样浏览和显示他们的照片。
(　 　)32.What’s probably the main purpose for people to store images in the cloud
A.To save storage room.
B.To make photos beautiful.
C.To try a new storage way.
D.To keep their privacy safe.
A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“All those pixels (像素) take up a lot of room if they are stored on personal computers or phones…in the cloud.”可知,人们将照片云存储的主要目的是节省存储空间。
(　 　)33.Why might employees in cloud storage companies be distrusted by experts
A.They sell users’ passwords.
B.They have invented new tools.
C.They often let out personal information.
D.They may steal a glance at users’ images.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Security experts also worry about employees at cloud storage companies on purpose accessing users’ images.”可知,云存储公司的员工之所以不被专家信任,是因为他们可能会偷看用户的图片。
(　 　)34.What’s the advantage of ESP
A.It can provide clear images.
B.It can decrease the upload time.
C.It can classify images automatically.
D.It can encrypt data on the original platform.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“make it possible to encrypt data while using existing services…not have to register on a new encrypted-image cloud storage service”可知, ESP的优点是可以在原有平台上对数据进行加密。
(　 　)35.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A.Method of decryption.
B.Image processing technique.
C.Separate files of images.
D.Data analysis of colours.
【解析】 段落大意题。通读最后一段的内容可知,本段介绍了一种图像处理技术。
B
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。
Four Ways to Make Online Research Easier
　36　 But all of the choices at your fingertips can seem difficult sometimes.Knowing how to evaluate and choose online resources can help you avoid headaches and wasting time.
Here are four ways to make researching online as easy and effective as possible:
Start at school.Ask your teachers or librarians which resources they’d recommend for your project.　37　 In some cases, your school or teacher may have paid subscriptions to online journals or websites.These can give you information you wouldn’t get through a regular Internet search.
Sort fact from fiction.　38　 Government sites ending in .gov and educational sites ending in .edu are usually safe.Established news-related sites are OK, too, but be sure that you’re using the
original source.If a newspaper article mentions another source, like an organisation or website, go directly to that source to find the information.
Search smart.　39　 Although search engines often do a good job of guessing what you need, you can use specific search methods to narrow down your results.Try alternative searches with different words and use advanced search to narrow your results.
　40　 When you’re ready to check out websites or go to search engines, log off your chat, and email (and turn off your phone).That way, you’re not tempted to get lost in the surf.Just a few clicks can take you far from your topic.
A.Stay focused.
B.Choose the best key words.
C.Finding what you need online is also a skill.
D.This way you can be sure the resources are accurate.
E.Start with an established search engine.
F.Going online to do research when you’re writing papers is easy.
G.Before you begin your research, choose the sites that are best for your topic.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在网络时代,搜索是一种重要的能力,并就如何进行网络搜索提供了四条建议。
36.F　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“But all of the choices at your fingertips can seem difficult sometimes.”可知,空格处会提到较为容易的情景,与该句形成转折,选项F“写论文时在网上搜索信息是容易的”符合语境。
37.D　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“Ask your teachers or librarians which resources they’d recommend for your project.”可知,可以听取老师和图书管理员的推荐,空格处会提到这样做的有利之处,选项D“这样能确保我们获得准确的信息”承接上文。
38.G　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“Government sites ending in .gov and educational sites ending in .edu are usually safe.”可知,以.gov结尾的政府网站和以.edu结尾的教育网站通常是安全的,空格处会提到关于网址的选择,选项G“在开始研究之前,请选择最适合您的主题的网站”符合语境。
39.E　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“Try alternative searches with different words and use advanced search to narrow your results.”可知,可以通过用高级搜索来缩小搜索结果的范围,空格处会提到搜索引擎的选择,选项E“从成熟的搜索引擎开始”符合语境。
40.A　【解析】 考查段落大意。根据下文可知,本段主要讲述了在搜索时应该拒绝各种干扰、保持专注,选项A“保持专注”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。
For Andrea Silvera, a student studying applied mathematics, taking handwritten and detailed notes come naturally.She never 　41　 she could make money with the skills—until she was introduced to a 　42　 that said otherwise.
“I was on the Internet and 　43　 an article about difficult classes,” she says.“There was a chance to become a student note taker, and I 　44　.After I uploaded my notes and my trial period was over, I was hired.”
The website provides course notes and study guides written by students for students from colleges around the nation.
Most surprising, Silvera says, is the amount of views her notes receive.“In a class of 300, 100 students usually view my notes.To get a response from a third of the class is 　45　.”
The co-founder Kevin and three fellow students began the site 　46　 to help other students.With 2.6 million users, the sub-scription continues to grow.According to the site, 90 percent of students using its notes get better grades as a 　47　, and 68 percent of note takers also see great 　48　 in their grades.
But note takers don’t just take the job for the educational 　49　.Silvera has made $1,500 in just under a year of note taking for the website.“My notes are not just handwritten,” she says.
“I 　50　 them all and include any extra explanations that the 　51　 gives.”
With plans to pursue a career as a financial analyst, Silvera 　52　 that working her way through college as a note taker has been 　53　.However, she cautions others who might be tempted to take the job: “　54　 you want to do this, you have to put in the time and actually attend the classes.You can’t 　55　 that someone else’s notes are going to be complete—you need to take them yourself.”
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了大学生Andrea Silvera,通过网站获得了一条生财之道的故事。
(　 　)41.A.predicted B.doubted
C.demanded D.thought
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“For Andrea Silvera…taking handwritten and detailed notes come naturally.”并结合下文语境可知,Silvera一直认为手写笔记是很正常的事情,她从未想过通过抄笔记可以在网上挣钱。
D
(　 　)42.A.school B.magazine
C.newspaper D.website
【解析】 考查名词。根据下文中的“The website provides course notes…”可知,此处指被介绍了一个网站。
D
(　 　)43.A.saw　 B.wrote
C.posted D.chose
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格前的“the Internet”及空格后的“an article”可知,此处指Silvera在网上看到了一篇文章。
A
(　 　)44.A.agreed B.supported
C.applied D.claimed
【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“After I uploaded my notes and my trial period was over, I was hired.”并结合常识可知,Silvera要先申请才有后来的试用期和正式雇用。
C
(　 　)45.A.common B.unique
C.amazing D.regular
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“Most surprising…In a class of 300, 100 students usually view my notes.”可知,此处指取得这样的响应是令人惊讶的。
C
(　 　)46.A.naturally B.simply
C.basically　 D.normally
【解析】 考查副词。根据上下文语境可知,网站的共同创办人Kevin Wu和三位同学刚开始仅仅是为了帮助其他同学。
B
(　 　)47.A.present　 B.result
C.symbol D.proof
【解析】 考查名词。根据逻辑可知,因为学生使用了这个网站,所以他们取得了更好的成绩。
B
(　 　)48.A.influence B.improvement
C.Difference D.devotion
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文的“get better grades”及“also”可知,此处指还有68%的笔记记录员也在学习成绩上取得了极大的进步。
B
(　 　)49.A.purpose B.concept
C.benefit D.reward
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“and 68 percent of note takers also see great ______ in their grades”可知,笔记记录员学习成绩也有所提高,此处指在教育方面获得的益处。
48
C
(　 　)50.A.type B.write
C.recite D.remember
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格前的“My notes are not just handwritten”并结合语境可知,Silvera也会用电脑打字的方式记录笔记。
A
(　 　)51.A.company B.school
C.student D.teacher
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“any extra explanations”可知,Silvera是抄录课堂笔记,所以额外的解释说明自然是老师给的。
D
(　 　)52.A.imagines B.decides
C.finds D.indicates
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“With plans to pursue a career as a financial analyst”可知,有着成为一名金融分析师的规划,Silvera对笔记记录员这份工作有了自己的见解和发现。
C
(　 　)53.A.boring B.unusual
C.stable D.worthwhile
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文语境可知,Silvera在笔记记录员这份工作中受益良多,此处指从事笔记记录员这份工作是值得的。
D
(　 　)54.A.If B.Because
C.While D.Unless
【解析】 考查连词。根据逻辑可知,此处表示假设关系,如果你想从事这份工作,你必须花时间去上课。
A
(　 　)55.A.prove B.trust
C.ignore D.deny
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“someone else’s notes are going to be complete—you need to”及Silvera理想职业的严谨程度可知,此处指并不能相信别人的笔记一定是完整的,你需要自己来记笔记。
B
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。
Social media use may harm teens’ mental health by disrupting (扰乱) positive 　56　 (activity), a study says.
The research, 　57　 (publish) Tuesday in the journal The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, involved interviews 　58　
almost 10,000 children between the ages of 13 and 16 in England.The researchers found that social media may harm girls’ mental health by 　59　 (increase) their exposure to bullying and reducing their sleep and physical exercise.
“Our results suggest that social media 　60　(it) doesn’t cause harm, but that frequent use may disrupt activities 　61　 have a positive impact on mental health such as sleeping and exercising, while increasing exposure of young people to harmful content,
particularly 　62　 negative experience of cyber-bullying,” study co-author Russell Viner said in a statement.
The research 　63　(conduct) by interviewing teenagers once a year from 2013 to 2015.They would report the frequency that they checked or used social media.More than three times daily was considered “very frequent”.
The researchers found that, in both sexes, very frequent social media use was associated with psychological distress.The more
often they checked social media, the 　64　 (great) their psychological distress would be.
Social media has been linked to mental health issues.Just last month, a research out of Canada 　65　 (show) that higher levels of social media use was linked with increased depressive symptoms in teenagers.
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:网络社交媒体对青少年的心理健康有负面的影响。
56.activities　【解析】 考查名词单复数。空格处意为“活动”,activity为可数名词,表示泛指概念,应使用名词复数形式。
57.published　【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involved,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;publish和主语The research构成逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用动词-ed形式作定语。
58.with　【解析】 考查介词。interview with sb意为“采访某人”,为固定搭配。
59.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may harm,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;又因increase位于介词by之后,应使用动词-ing形式。
60.itself　【解析】 考查代词。根据句意可知,空格处应使用反身代词,social media itself表示社交媒体本身。
61.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activities,指物,应使用关系代词that/which。
62.the　【解析】 考查冠词。根据句意可知,此处特指网络欺凌的消极影响,应使用定冠词the。
63.was conducted　【解析】 考查动词的时态和语态及主谓一致。根据下文可知,此处应用一般过去时;分析句子结构可知,动词和主语构成动宾关系,应用一般过去时的被动语态;又因主语The research表达单数概念,be动词应用单数形式,故填was conducted。
64.greater　【解析】 考查形容词的比较等级。“the+比较级,the+比较级”意为“越……越……”,为固定句式。
65.showed　【解析】 考查动词的时态。根据上文中的“Just last month”可知,此处应用一般过去时。
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)
　　假设你受学生会委托为校宣传栏《英语天地》写一则倡议书,主题为“Stay Safe Online”,内容包括:
1.网络安全的重要性;
2.提出安全上网的具体建议。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Stay Safe Online
Dear students, the Internet can be a double-edged sword.If you use it correctly, it can do you a world of good.However, if you use it unwisely, it may destroy your life.
To stay safe online, you must know how to protect yourself.First of all, don’t post anything online that you wouldn’t want people in real life to see.Secondly, check your privacy and security settings
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on social media sites and keep them as private as possible.Make sure you know exactly who can see your posts.Last but not least, don’t ever post personal information like your home address, your ID number, your email address or your phone number on your social media.Always keep in mind that golden saying—better to be safe than sorry.
The Students’ Union
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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。
No matter how old we are when they leave us, it can be a heartbreaking experience to lose one of our loved ones.Our memories are all that is left by them and happy reminders of their love turn into our most valuable treasures.That’s how Mara Soriano feels about the teddy bear that she tragically lost in her recent move to a new apartment.
Diagnosed with cancer, Mara Soriano’s mother, Marilyn, gave her daughter the bear as a gift in 2017.After Marilyn’s death in June, the gift became even more special to Mara.“That bear was basically the last reminder of my mum.It was her voice that accompanied me,” she said in an interview.
The plush (长毛绒制成的) toy didn’t cost a lot, but it contained a recording of her mother’s voice telling her that she loved her and was proud of her.The bear, called Mamabear, was
in the backpack that contained electronics.When the bag was lost last week during the move, the 28-year-old was heartbroken—not for the gadgets (小装置), but for Mamabear.
Mara posted a photo of her and her Mamabear on social media, explaining the importance of the bear.Millions of people were touched by the story.More and more people were talking about the bear, but there was no good news for Mara.So again and again she posted online about the item and the story behind it, hoping it could catch more viewers’ attention in a big way.
A famous actor was moved by Mara’s story and then posted an appeal (请求) for Mamabear’s safe return.“I think we all need this bear to come home,” he wrote.Along with the message, he also offered a $5,000 reward to the people who found the bear.
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:
Luckily, the Internet did its thing.
wonder that would never have happened without social media.Mara’s story was quickly and continuously spread via the Internet.Several days later, with anxiety and worry, Mara finally got positive feedback.Mara said she got an email from someone.The sender told her that the bear was on the way back.On Tuesday night, Mara’s bear came home.
It’s a bit of a modern-day
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Paragraph 2:
The email was from the woman who sent the bear back.
Mara that she was deeply touched by Mara’s story.And she didn’t want the reward, just hoping that Mara could live a happy life with memories of her mother in the future.Mara is getting married next summer and the bear is going to have a special seat at her wedding ceremony—the one her mother would sit in.For now, she’s keeping Mamabear close and sending thanks to those who kind-heartedly helped with the happy reunion.
She told
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Unit 1 核心素养测评卷
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
选择题部分
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　 　)1.What does Jason plan to do
A.Work for Bruce.
B.Look for a new job.
C.Sell things in a market.
C
【听力材料】
Text 1
W: Jason, I heard you’ve quit your job.So are you looking for a new job now
M: No.Bruce earns a living by selling things at the night market.I want to try it, too.
(　 　)2.For what will the man go to Japan
A.A business trip.
B.Further study.
C.A wedding.
C
Text 2
W: Have you been abroad
M: Yes.I went to China to do business earlier this year.And I’m going to Japan on May 8th.I’ll spend a whole week there.My best friend is getting married on May 12th in Tokyo.
(　 　)3.Where does the conversation take place
A.At a store.
B.At a hotel.
C.At a laundry.
A
Text 3
M: So how much does this pair of jeans cost
W: 200 dollars.
M: It’s a bit expensive.
W: But you can get another pair like this one for free if you buy it.
(　 　)4.How do the speakers most probably feel now
A.Lonely.
B.Regretful.
C.Worried.
C
Text 4
W: Did you hear that Henry was fired
M: Yes, I’ve already heard that.And it’s said that more people would be fired.I’m afraid I’d be one of them.
W: You’re not alone.I fear that, too.
(　 　)5.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A handmade hat.
B.A birthday party.
C.Jonathan’s new job.
A
Text 5
W: Wow! Jonathan, what is it
M: It’s a home-made hat! I remembered Sue’s birthday and I made her a gift, all by myself!
W: Nice work, but please, don’t give up your day job.I’m not sure hat-making is your thing.　
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 is Dean doing
A.Lying in bed.
B.Preparing for a trip.
C.Playing computer games.
C
(　 　)7.When will Dean get up tomorrow morning
A.At 8:30.
B.At 7:45.
C.At 6:15.
C
Text 6
W: Dean, are you in bed yet
M: Er, yes, Mum.Well, I’m not quite in bed yet, but I’m ready to get in.I just want to finish my computer game first.
W: Dean, stop playing on that computer and get into bed at once! It’s half past ten and you’ll have to be up early tomorrow morning.
M: OK, Mum.The field trip starts at half past eight.I’ll set my alarm clock for a quarter past six so that I have plenty of time to go to school.
W: Good idea.It would be terrible if the monitor of the class arrived late for the first outdoor activity this term, wouldn’t it
M: Don’t worry, Mum.I’ll get up as soon as I hear the alarm.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
(　 　)8.What did the man do just now
A.He exercised indoors.
B.He worked hard.
C.He took a walk.
A
(　 　)9.What will the man do first
A.Order some food.
B.Read the menu.
C.Go out for dinner.
B
(　 　)10.What is the relationship between the speakers most likely
A.Friends.
B.Husband and wife.
C.Waitress and customer.
B
Text 7
W: It’s already five o’clock now.What about going out for supper
M: I’ve just worked out at the gym.Now I don’t feel like walking.Let’s order room service.
W: OK.Have you seen the menu
M: Yes.It’s on the desk.
W: I got it.
M: So what do they have
W: They’ve got everything—pasta, pizza, sushi, hamburgers and salads.So what do you want to eat
M: To be honest, I want none of the things you mentioned.Give me the menu, please.I want to look at it myself.If there is nothing I like on it, I’m afraid we’ve to go to find a place to eat.
W: OK, honey.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
(　 　)11.What is most probably the woman
A.A secretary.
B.A saleswoman.
C.A manager.
A
(　 　)12.Why does John Green want to speak to Mark Brown
A.To inform him of the new office.
B.To ask some personal questions.
C.To discuss about a new order.
C
(　 　)13.What is John Green’s new number
A.8639 2747.
B.8639 2774.
C.8369 7247.
B
Text 8
W: Good Aim Company.This is Mark Brown’s office.How may I help you, please
M: Hello.This is John Green calling.May I speak to Mr Brown, please
W: Sorry, but Mr Brown isn’t in the office at the moment.He’ll be back around 3:00 this afternoon.Do you want to leave him a message, please
M: Yes.Please tell him that John Green called and ask him to call me back once he’s back in the office.
W: May I ask what it is about, please
M: Yes.It’s about the new order he placed last week.There are still some things I want to talk with him about.
W: OK.What number shall I have him call you back
M: I’ve changed my office.So my number is no longer 8639 2747.Now the last two numbers are 74 instead of 47.
W: OK.I’ve written it down.
M: Thanks.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
(　 　)14.Why is Angela Zhang in the news
A.She won a contest.
B.She donated $100,000.
C.She reads 300 books a year.
A
(　 　)15.How old is Nithin Tumma
A.13.　　 　
B.18.
C.19.
B
(　 　)16.Where is Neveah Mosher from
A.California.
B.Michigan.
C.New York.
C
(　 　)17.What is the woman advised to do
A.Spend more time in reading.
B.Try to make some news.
C.Do some research.
A
Text 9
W: Henry, what are you reading
M: A news story about a teenage girl named Angela Zhang.She’s 18 from California.
W: So why is she in the news
M: She took home a check of $100,000 from the National Siemens Science Contest because of her research.She was the winner.
W: It reminds me of some news I read earlier this year.It’s about a boy of the same age named Nithin Tumma from Michigan.He won the top $100,000 prize at the Intel Science Talent Search for his research.
M: They’re really amazing.So do you know any other amazing teenagers
W: Yes.There is a girl named Neveah Mosher.She’s 13 from New York.She reads 300 books a year.
M: That’s really a lot of books.So how many books do you read each year
W: I can only finish a book each month.What about you
M: One book each week.Maybe you should read more.
W: I totally agree.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
(　 　)18.How often is the Noetic Learning Maths Contest held
A.Once a year.
B.Twice a year.
C.Once every two years.
B
(　 　)19.What are students required to do during the contest
A.Solve 45 problems in an hour.
B.Solve 20 problems in 45 minutes.
C.Solve 10 problems in half an hour.
B
(　 　)20.What will the highest scorer of each team receive
A.A “Team Winner” medal.
B.A “Team Achievement Plaque”.
C.A “National Honour Roll” medal.
A
Text 10
Do you love maths If you do, why not go to take part in the Noetic Learning Maths Contest The contest is a problem-solving contest for students in grades 2 to 8.It takes place once every half a year.The goal of the competition is to encourage students’ interest in maths, to develop their problem-solving skills, and to inspire them to do well in maths.During the contest,
students are given 45 minutes to solve 20 problems.Many problems are designed to challenge students and to enrich their problem-solving experience.Teachers in any public school or private school are encouraged to ask their students to take part in the contest.The top 10% of all students in the contest in each grade will receive “National Honour Roll” medals.The highest scorer of each team will receive a “Team Winner” medal.The top 10% of teams will receive “Team Achievement Plaques”.
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
If you think about World Heritage Sites, you probably think of places connected with ancient art and culture, historical buildings and monuments.And of course, many of these are on
the World Heritage List (WHL).But the WHL contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious.Let’s look at a few of them.
Robben Island in South Africa
This island was used through the centuries as a prison, a hospital and a military base.But it’s probably most famous as a maximum security prison for political prisoners in the twentieth century.Nelson Mandela was one of its most famous residents.The WHL says it represents “the victory of democracy (民主) and freedom over oppression and racism (种族主义)”.
The Border Area between France and Spain
This is an area of great natural beauty and the mountains have many interesting geological formations (地质构造).But it is also an area of small farms.People there still use a type of agriculture that used to be common in mountainous areas of Europe but has almost completely disappeared in modern times.
The City of Brasilia, Brazil
Brasilia is a capital city that was created from nothing in 1956.The WHL calls it “a landmark in the history of town planning”.The different areas of the city and the buildings themselves were all designed at the same time carefully.Every part of the city shows the ideas of the planners and architects.
Simien National Park, Ethiopia
Simien National Park was one of the first sites to be listed in 1978.It is one of the highest mountain areas in Africa, and the WHL calls it “one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world”.It is also important for its wildlife.The population of some rare animals is getting smaller and smaller.
(　 　)21.Why has WHL listed Robben Island in South Africa
A.For the type of agriculture.
B.For its political symbol.
C.For the interesting geological formations.
D.For the great natural beauty.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Robben Island in South Africa部分中的“The WHL says it represents ‘the victory of democracy (民主) and freedom over oppression and racism (种族主义)’”可知,WHL把南非的罗本岛列入《世界遗产名录》是出于政治因素。
(　 　)22.Which of the following was listed on the WHL for its natural scenery and wildlife
A.Simien National Park, Ethiopia.
B.The City of Brasilia, Brazil.
C.The Border Area between France and Spain.
D.Robben Island in South Africa.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Simien National Park, Ethiopia部分中的“Simien National Park…calls it ‘one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world’.It is also important for its wildlife.”可知,Simien National Park是以壮观的美景和野生生物闻名的。
(　 　)23.Why does the writer write this passage
A.To describe the remains of ancient cultures on the WHL.
B.To introduce the famous heritage sites on the WHL.
C.To talk about places of artistic or cultural importance.
D.To introduce some of the not so obvious sites on the WHL.
【解析】 写作意图题。根据第一段中的“But the WHL contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious.Let’s look at a few of them.”可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍一些在《世界遗产名录》上不是很引人注目的遗产。
D
B
The Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, houses a treasure trove(宝库) of jade, lacquerware (漆器) and numerous artifacts, but what has impressed Emma Chen, a volunteer coming from the United States, the most is its black pottery collection, which shows unique symbols that some scholars think are inscriptions (铭文) from another era.
Her passion for Chinese history happened before she was majoring in Oriental Studies.She learned Chinese during her college days in the US, and the interest ultimately drove her across the Pacific Ocean.Coming to China in early 2015 after graduating, she became a member of the museum’s volunteer team in 2022.Chen said her frequent visits to the museum led to them making an offer.However, being a bilingual volunteer guide is not without its share of challenges.Chen has read
numerous books on Chinese history and visited many museums in China to overcome problems.
For Chen, Liangzhu Museum has become “a big family” that gives her a sense of belonging.“What fascinates me even more is that the museum itself is inclusive,” she said.“It opens its arms, welcoming everyone who comes here, regardless of their backgrounds.I hope everyone can walk into museums and get a glimpse of the rich and profound history behind the cultural relics.”
Chen has visited many museums in China, such as the Yinxu Museum in Henan Province and the Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan Province.But in her eyes, Liangzhu Museum is a valuable treasure that cannot be replaced because she believes every word that is written on a wall in the hall of the museum, “Liangzhu is the most concrete proof of 5,000 years of Chinese civilisation”.In 2019, the Liangzhu ruins made it to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了美国志愿者Emma Chen因热爱中国历史而来到中国,成为良渚博物馆双语志愿者导游的经历。
(　 　)24.What possibly contributes to Emma Chen’s work as a volunteer
A.Diligence and enthusiasm.
B.Passion and bravery.
C.Interest and generosity.
D.Ambition and intelligence.
A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Her passion for Chinese history happened…and the interest ultimately drove her across the Pacific Ocean.”及“Chen has read numerous books on Chinese history and visited many museums in China to overcome problems.”可知,Emma热爱中国历史,这份热爱让她跨越太平洋来到中国,并且Emma克服了成为双语志愿者导游的挑战,通过阅读和实地参观提高自己的能力。由此可知,勤奋和热爱使Emma成为一名志愿者。
(　 　)25.What does the underlined part actually mean in Paragraph 3
A.The museum includes varieties of collections.
B.The museum welcomes people from all walks of life.
C.People can get a glimpse of the rich and profound history of
the museum.
D.The museum opens its arms to people free of charge.
B
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“It opens its arms, welcoming everyone who comes here, regardless of their backgrounds.”可知,良渚博物馆欢迎所有前来参观的人。由此可知,画线部分表示博物馆具有包容性,即欢迎各行各业的人。
(　 　)26.Why does Emma Chen regard Liangzhu Museum a precious treasure
A.The museum houses a treasure trove of jade, lacquerware and artifacts.
B.The black pottery collection leaves a deep impression on her.
C.The Liangzhu Museum can best show Chinese civilisation.
D.The Liangzhu ruins made it to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“because she believes…‘Liangzhu is the most concrete proof of 5,000 years of Chinese civilisation’”可知,Emma这样认为是因为良渚博物馆最能展示中国的五千年文明。
(　 　)27.What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage
A.To promote the Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou.
B.To compare different kinds of museums in China.
C.To introduce an American volunteer for a Chinese museum.
D.To praise an American volunteer’s determination.
C
【解析】 写作意图题。通读全文可知,文章围绕来自美国的志愿者Emma Chen展开,讲述了她对中国历史的热情驱使她来到中国,并成为良渚博物馆双语志愿者导游的经历,涵盖了她的个人背景、动机、挑战以及她对博物馆的归属感和对中华文明的认识。由此可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍一个为中国博物馆服务的美国志愿者。
C
The government in China’s Gansu Province recently completed the building of a 3D database (数据库) to digitally map the Great Wall in order to ensure better protection.The database contains all the information collected through advanced technology and produces 3D images of the part of the Great Wall in Shandan County.
The sections of the Great Wall in Gansu stretch for 3,654 kilometres.Over the past few years, the Gansu provincial cultural heritage bureau has carried out more than 30 protection projects, using digital technology as a new method.The Shandan part stretches for over 200 kilometres, which was mostly built from the Han Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty.The part in Xiakou Village is the main part.“The Great Wall in Xiakou has weathered over a long period of time.It now
appears to have cracking and other matters,” said Bai Yuzhang, a member of the Shandan cultural relic protection bureau, adding that other relics, such as ancient street buildings, have also suffered different degrees of damage.
During the past two years, the local government has carried out several projects to repair the Xiakou part and started the digitalisation project in 2021.The project is arduous.The team used UAV photography and remote sensing mapping
technologies to take photos of the Great Wall.Then they worked day and night to make 3D models based on data analysis.It was a difficult process but they finally overcame problems with great determination.
After more than a year of data collection and analysis, the database has been completed and the system is preparing for final acceptance.“Digitalisation breaks the limi-tations of time and space so that all kinds of cultural relics are available to
users.They can understand the rich historical and cultural meaning of the relics,” Bai said.“The database is not only valuable historical materials of cultural relics, but also a stepping stone to future research, protection and application of the Great Wall heritage,” he added.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了甘肃省政府完成了长城的3D数据库建设,目的是更好地保护这一文化遗产。
(　 　)28.What is a problem facing the Xiakou part of the Great Wall according to the text
A.Human activity.
B.Weather damage.
C.A lack of capital.
D.Villagers’ less attention to it.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The Great Wall in Xiakou has weathered over a long period of time.It now appears to have cracking and other matters”可知,硖口长城段遭受了长时间的风化侵蚀,面临着天气损害问题。
(　 　)29.What does the underlined word “arduous” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Expensive.
B.Influential.
C.Challenging.
D.Mysterious.
C
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“Then they worked day and night to make 3D models … It was a difficult process but they finally overcame problems with great determination.”可知,为了制作长城的3D模型,团队日夜努力工作,虽然过程艰难,但最终克服了问题。由此推知,arduous意为“艰巨的”,与challenging意思相近。
(　 　)30.What is the advantage of digitalisation according to Bai Yuzhang
A.It collects data about weather conditions.
B.It prevents the relics from being damaged.
C.It makes it easy for people to admire relics.
D.It breaks the limitations of mapping technology.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Digitalisation breaks the limitations of time and space…are available to users.They can understand the rich historical and cultural meaning of the relics”可知,数字化让欣赏文物成为一件容易的事。
(　 　)31.What is the best title for the text
A.The Great Wall Reflects History
B.Digital Tech Helps Protect the Great Wall
C.Damage to the Great Wall Is Taken Seriously
D.Great Progress Has Been Made in 3D Images
B
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,文章主要围绕利用数字技术绘制长城从而更好地保护这一文化遗产展开论述。因此B项“数字技术帮助保护长城”适合作为本文标题。
D
If you walk through a park in the morning, you’ll see a series of beautiful movements performed in a slow, focused manner with deep breathing.While this may be a common sight for many, this practice was recently given remarkable acknowledgement.On 17 Dec, 2020, China’s tai chi was officially listed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Tai chi is “a traditional physical practice characterised by relaxed, circular (环形的) movements that work in harmony with breath regulation and the cultivation of a righteous (正直的) and neutral mind”, noted China Daily.The origins of tai chi can be traced to Wenxian County in Henan Province in the mid-17th century.Now it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions, attracting more than 100 million people to practise.
Tai chi can be practised anytime and anywhere without equipment.It is a practical way for one to further balance, motor control and rhythm of movement.However, for many, it is more than just exercise.“Tai chi is not just a sport to make people fit, but also contains Chinese culture and philosophy that can make people peaceful,” Yan Shuangjun, a researcher of tai chi, said.
Marleni Calcina from Peru is an example of the many people who have benefited from tai chi.She has practised tai chi for more than 10 years.For her, it’s a way of life.Tai chi has taught her the value of “going slowly”.She once felt great stress at work and in her life, but that began to change thanks to tai chi, which helped her “gain peace and inner harmony”.She said, “For me now, practising tai chi is like speaking with my soul.”
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了太极拳的起源及其对身心健康的益处。
(　 　)32.Where can the passage probably be found
A.In a chemistry paper.
B.In a medical report.
C.In a guidebook.
D.From a website.　　
【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了太极拳被列为非物质文化遗产,及太极拳的起源和其对身心健康的益处。由此推知,本文应是网站上的文章。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
D
(　 　)33.From the passage, what can we learn about tai chi
A.Tai chi has spread to more than 150 countries.
B.Tai chi dates back to the 1700s.
C.Tai chi’s movements are relaxing and complex.
D.Tai chi benefits more than physical health.
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,太极拳不仅是一项运动,还体现了中国文化和哲学,并且可以让人获得内心的平静。由此可知,太极拳不仅仅有益于身体健康。
D
(　 　)34.Which of the following words can describe Yan Shuangjun’s attitude to tai chi
A.Uncertain. B.Supportive.
C.Casual. D.Cautious.
【解析】 观点态度题。根据第三段中的“Tai chi is not just a sport to make people fit, but also contains Chinese culture and philosophy that can make people peaceful”可知,严双军对太极拳的态度是支持的。
B
(　 　)35.Which is the best title for the passage
A.Heritage of Harmony
B.A Traditional Chinese Sport
C.The Value of Tai Chi
D.Tai Chi and Chinese Philosophy
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了太极拳被列为非物质文化遗产,其不仅对身体健康有益,而且可以让人获得内心的平静和谐。因此A项“和谐遗产”适合作为本文标题。
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。
Archaeologists may have found the location of an ancient Greek city, Kane.For more than 400 years, what happened to Kane has confused experts.The city, mentioned in many ancient texts, was on one of a group of three islands in the Aegean Sea.　36　 Two of the islands, now known as the Garip Islands, are still there.
However, the third island, an important stopping point on ancient trade routes, no longer appeared on maps made after the 16th century.No one knew why.
Geo-archaeologists have helped solve the mystery.　37　 New evidence suggests that this former island is a mainland peninsula (半岛) now.That’s almost completely surrounded by water.
　38　 At one time, a channel between two areas of land separated (分开) the island and the mainland.“The original channel was blocked out,” said Felix Pirson, the leader of the study.That means the space between the island and the mainland was filled with materials carried by running water.That’s how the peninsula formed.
　39　 For scientists, this suggests that the land there had formed somewhat recently, perhaps because of the earthquakes.
The scientists are looking forward to doing further testing.　40　 They said that this could provide them with more information about the area during ancient times.“The aim is to reconstruct the ancient environment to understand history,” said Felix Pirson.
A.They said that the island didn’t disappear.
B.How did the island turn into a peninsula
C.The ancient city of Kane gave its name to the peninsula.
D.These islands were all located off the coast of modern-day Turkey.
E.The lost island is believed to be the site where the famous battle of Arginusae took place.
F.Instead of finding solid ground, the geo-archaeologists discovered loose soil and rock.
G.They hope to figure out exactly when the land bridge between the mainland and the island formed.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要围绕“400多年前,希腊的古城凯恩到底发生了什么 ”这个问题展开,该问题一直困扰着考古学家,随着古城位置的发现,它神秘的面纱或将被揭开。
36.D　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前提到这座城市位于爱琴海的三个岛屿之一,空格后提到其中的两个岛屿仍然在那里,选项D“这些岛屿都位于现代土耳其的海岸线外”符合语境。
37.A　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“New evidence suggests that this former island is a mainland peninsula (半岛) now.”可知,空格处会提到这个岛并没有消失,选项A“他们说这个岛没有消失”符合语境。
38.B　【解析】 考查段落大意。根据下文可知,本段主要讲述了半岛是如何形成的。选项B“这个岛是怎么变成半岛的 ”能概括本段段落大意。
39.F　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“For scientists, this suggests that the land there had formed somewhat recently, perhaps because of the earthquakes.”可知,空格处会提到科学家发现的某种迹象,选项F“地质考古学家没有找到坚实的地面,而是发现了松散的土壤和岩石”符合语境。
40.G　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“The scientists are looking forward to doing further testing.”可知,空格处会提到科学家们做进一步测试的目的,选项G“他们希望弄清楚大陆和岛屿之间的陆地桥是什么时候形成的”承接上文。
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。
China’s “Cultural and Natural Heritage Day” falls on the second Saturday of June every year.Many celebrations are held and all cultural relic protection sites are 　41　 to open for free to the public on the day.There is no 　42　 that different kinds
of celebrating activities across the country will arouse (唤醒) public 　43　 of the importance of cultural heritage protection and 　44　 the young people to love the fine 　45　 culture of the motherland.
China faces a heavy task to protect and rescue its cultural 　46　.We need to consider seriously the harm of the lack of awareness about cultural heritage protection.　47　, Heritage Education is one of our main approaches.People cannot 　48　 value cultural heritage if they do not know 　49　 it is
important or how to protect it.Over the past several years, the protection centre has 　50　 over a hundred educational seminars (研讨会) to different groups, such as schools, government offices, 　51　 the general public.Many people have attended the seminars.Typically, each seminar lasts two to three hours and 　52　 of an informative presentation, 　53　 by a longer question-and-answer session and discussion.Each attender with limited knowledge of cultural heritage 　54　 it to
be just the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.People often think that the duty only belongs to the government.So “Cultural and Natural Heritage Day” will be a welcome 　55　 to educate a wide public on world heritage protection.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国“文化和自然遗产日”,节日当天会举办各种各样的庆祝活动以唤起公众对文化遗产的保护意识,这将会是一个教育公众保护世界遗产的绝佳机会。
(　 　)41.A.forbidden B.suggested
C.made D.designed
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“open for free to the public on the day”并结合常识可知,在节日当天一般文物保护遗址会专门对公众开放。
D
(　 　)42.A.need B.doubt
C.wonder D.reason
【解析】 考查名词。根据下文中的“the importance of cultural heritage protection”可知,此处指对文化遗产保护的肯定。There is no doubt that…意为“毫无疑问的是……”。
B
(　 　)43.A.awareness B.knowledge
C.affairs D.opinions
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格前的“arouse (唤醒) public”及空格后的“the importance of cultural heritage protection”可知,此处指唤起了人们保护文物的意识。
A
(　 　)44.A.inform B.advise
C.persuade D.inspire
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“arouse (唤醒) public _____
of the importance of…”可知,此处指激发年轻人去热爱祖国优秀的传统文化。
43
D
(　 　)45.A.natural B.modern
C.traditional D.ancient
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“cultural heritage”并结合语境可知,此处指传统文化。
C
(　 　)46.A.discoveries B.treasures
C.Relics D.wonders
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格前的“protect and rescue”并结合语境可知,此处指文化遗产,relics为heritage的同义替换。
C
(　 　)47.A.So B.Instead
C.And D.Thus
【解析】 考查副词。根据空格后的“Heritage Education is one of our main approaches”可知,此处表示因果关系,因为缺少文物保护意识是一种危害,所以遗产教育是主要的解决方法之一。
D
(　 　)48.A.properly B.simply
C.carefully D.entirely
【解析】 考查副词。根据空格前的“People cannot”并结合语境可知,此处指人们无法真正地重视文化遗产。
A
(　 　)49.A.what B.why
C.how D.when
【解析】 考查宾语从句引导词。根据下文中的“or how to protect it”可知,此处指不知道文化遗产为什么重要。
B
(　 　)50.A.thought B.read
C.insisted D.presented
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“over a hundred educational seminars (研讨会) to”可知,此处指向不同群体呈现了一百多场教育研究会。
D
(　 　)51.A.as well as B.as much as
C.as good as D.as long as
【解析】 考查短语。根据上下文语境可知,空格前后为并列关系,都代表不同的群体。as well as意为“和;而且”。
A
(　 　)52.A.consists B.includes
C.involves D.forms
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格前的“each seminar lasts two to three hours”及空格后的“of an informative presentation, 　53　 by a longer question-and-answer session and discussion”可知,此处表示每场研讨会持续两三个小时,是由信息性陈述、较长的问答环节以及讨论组成的。consist of意为“由……构成”。
A
(　 　)53.A.recognised B.asked
C.answered D.followed
【解析】 考查动词。根据逻辑可知,应是先进行陈述,随后再进行问答环节和讨论。
D
(　 　)54.A.considered　 B.understood
C.realised D.concluded
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“it to be just the Forbidden City and the Great Wall”可知,此处指每一位对文化遗产了解有限的参与者都认为文化遗产只是紫禁城和长城。consider it to be…意为“认为它是……”。
A
(　 　)55.A.possibility　 B.matter
C.opportunity D.concern
【解析】 考查名词。根据上下文语境可知,此处指“文化和自然遗产日”将会是教育公众保护世界文物的一个绝佳机会。
C
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 “Cross-Time and Space Dialogue” exhibition between Ningbo and Xi’an is the first domestic exhibition to showcase the combined cultural relics of the Silk Road, the Maritime Silk Road, and the Grand Canal, all of 　56　 are world heritage sites.
Zhang Liang, the director of Ningbo Museum, said, “the Ningbo Museum 　57　 (seek) partnerships with cultural institutions for years to enable audiences of the Yangtze River Delta region to appreciate treasures at their doorstep.Xi’an is the starting point of the overland Silk Road 　58　 Ningbo serves as a critical hub of the Maritime Silk Road.The two cities are 　59　 (close) connected through canals.”
“We wanted to create something rich and comprehensive, but that also meant setting ourselves 　60　 enormous task,” said Zhang.
Time constraints also added to the pressure.Each artifact had to be positioned, with adjustments made to ensure a cohesive narrative.These fine details required countless 　61　 (round) of refinement.
Zhang emphasized that the purpose of showcasing history is not just 　62　 (reflect) on the past but inspire the present and future.Recognising the interests of young audiences, the exhibition integrates modern elements such as　63　 (interact) installations and LED displays.These features bring a sense of movement and life 　64　 the exhibition.
“Visiting an exhibition is like watching a play—different people may have different interpretations.Our goal is to present history in its most authentic and 　65　 (engage) form,” Zhang said.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了宁波与西安联合举办的“跨时空对话”展览的历史文化意义。
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,并在从句中作主语,先行词为the Silk Road, the Maritime Silk Road, and the Grand Canal,指物,在句中作of的宾语,应使用关系代词which。
57.has sought　【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据下文中的for years可知,此处应用现在完成时,表明动作从过去一直持续到现在;又因主语the Ningbo Museum表达单数概念,助动词应用has,故填has sought。
58.while　【解析】 考查连词。空格前后都是完整的句子,因此空格处应填连词;空格处表示对比关系,故填while。
59.closely　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰动词are connected,应使用close的副词形式closely作状语。
60.an　【解析】 考查冠词。根据空格后的enormous task可知,空格处应使用不定冠词,task为可数名词,此处表示泛指;又因enormous发音以元音音素开头,空格处应使用an。
61.rounds　【解析】 考查名词单复数。根据空格前的countless可知,空格处表示复数概念,应使用单词的复数形式;round意为“轮次”,为可数名词,故填rounds。
62.to reflect　【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;reflect和主语the purpose构成逻辑上的主谓关系,应使用动词不定式作目的状语。
63.interactive　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰名词installations,应使用interact的形容词形式interactive作定语。
64.to　【解析】 考查介词。bring sth to…意为“给……带来某物”,故填to。
65.engaging　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,and为并列连词,前后应保持一致;空格处修饰名词form,应使用engage的形容词形式engaging作定语。
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)
假定你是晨光中学学生会主席李华,你校准备组织一次“让文物活起来”(Bring Cultural Relics to Life)的活动,请你用英语写一篇开幕辞,欢迎参加活动的师生,内容包括:
1.表示欢迎;
2.活动目的和内容;
3.欢迎参加。
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 teachers and fellow students,
Welcome to our “Bringing Cultural Relics to Life” event.As president of the Student Union, I’m honoured to have the opportunity to open this wonderful occasion.
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The purpose of this event is to encourage everyone to explore the history and culture behind the artifacts and appreciate their beauty.There will be an exhibition featuring various cultural artifacts brought by students which have been passed down through their families.Also, we will be holding a workshop where students are encouraged to create their own cultural artifacts that look like cultural relics in ancient times.
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Thank you for your attendance, and I wish you all a meaningful and enjoyable experience.I hope it will be a great success!
That’s all! Thank you!
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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。
As a child growing up in China, I was always fascinated by Kunqu, a traditional Chinese opera originated in the Ming Dynasty, also listed as the world’s intangible cultural heritage.I would often watch the traditional performances with awe, enchanted by the grace and elegance of the performers on stage.
Though I loved Kunqu, I never thought I could learn it, believing it was something only the most talented and experienced could master.However, one day, my friends invited me to attend a grand Kunqu performance in Suzhou, China, which really made me feel an urge to take on the challenge and learn it.
However, my journey learning Kunqu was not easy.I had to learn the basics of the ancient art form, from the complex techniques used to create the unique vocal style to the complex hand gestures that added a sense of elegance and grace to the movements.It was not just a matter of physical training; I needed to understand the rich history and cultural significance that Kunqu represented.
My first few lessons were rough and I found myself struggling to keep up with the pace of the class.I was disappointed that I couldn’t match the other classmates’ skill level, and I found myself feeling discouraged.However, with countless efforts and dedi-cation, I gradually saw improvements.My voice became stronger and more expressive, and my gestures flowed more naturally.I was fascinated by the subtle differences of the style, and began to develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty of Kunqu.
As I spent more time immersed in the world of Kunqu, I began to appreciate the depth of knowledge that went into each performance.Everything from the beautiful makeup and costumes to the props (道具) and music was carefully chosen to convey a particular mood or theme.I studied the classical texts that formed the basis of the Kunqu opera, from The Song of the Pipa Player to The Peony Pavilion, working hard to understand the distinction of language and meaning within each work.
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:
Soon, I began to perform in small shows with my fellow classmates.
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We would gather in a local community centre or
theatre, dressing up in our brightly coloured costumes and applying our makeup with care.I loved the feeling of stepping onto
the stage in front of an audience.Every time we performed, I felt like my whole world sort of melt away and I was completely immersing myself in such an amazing opera.My voice was delicate and smooth, my movements and gestures elegant and fluent.Finally, my wonderful performances earned myself a reputation as a rising star in the Kunqu community.What a great privilege to show that I was part of a centuries-old tradition that had entertained viewers for generations!
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Paragraph 2:
However, as my reputation grew, I desperately desired to share it with more people.
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I started to look for opportunities to perform in a more public setting, volunteering at local festivals and cultural events.I spoke to audiences about the history of Kunqu and what it meant to me personally, hoping to inspire others to explore the art form for themselves.As I continued to spread the word about Kunqu, I found that my efforts were paying off.More and more
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people were becoming interested in this traditional Chinese art form, and I began receiving invitations to perform around the world.I travelled to cities in Europe, Asia, and North America, sharing the beauty of Kunqu with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
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