资源简介

单元检测卷
[分值：150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。每段对话读两遍。
1．What is the relationship between the two speakers
A．Husband and wife.
B．Mother and son.
C．Boss and secretary.
2．What is the woman probably doing
A．Watching a TV program.
B．Playing computer games.
C．Getting ready for a debate.
3．What does the man mean
A．He already tried that suggestion.
B．He already bought something.
C．He hasn’t considered that idea.
4．Why didn’t Jane go to the festival
A．She couldn’t come back.
B．It only lasted two days.
C．She didn’t want to go.
5．What time does the train leave for Darlington
A．At 2：00 p．m.
B．At 6：00 p．m.
C．At 7：00 p．m.
第二节　(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What are the speakers doing
A．Talking about a band.
B．Looking at a picture.
C．Enjoying a performance.
7．How old is the woman
A．20 years old.
B．22 years old.
C．24 years old.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What did Karl learn during his trip in Brazil
A．How to speak the local language.
B．How to take care of animals.
C．How to hunt for food.
9．What did Karl think of the local people
A．They were shy.
B．They were friendly.
C．They were humorous.
10．What will the woman probably do next
A．Have some food.
B．Go to a print shop.
C．Look at some pictures.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What is the man
A．A host.
B．A star.
C．A researcher.
12．What was the scientists’ response towards Genie’s journey
A．Worried. B．Amazed. C．Doubtful.
13．What will the speakers talk about later
A．The tracking system.
B．Some clever whales.
C．A new song.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．How long did the woman go backpacking
A．Four weeks.
B．Five weeks.
C．Six weeks.
15．Why did the woman miss the coach to Amsterdam
A．She left her house late.
B．She got caught in rush hour.
C．She returned home to get her passport.
16．Which city did the woman go to first
A．Prague. B．Vienna. C．Berlin.
17．What happened to the woman in Rome
A．She lost her way.
B．She broke her hand.
C．She almost had her stuff stolen.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What did Daniel do in most of his early life
A．He learned about nature.
B．He studied hard at school.
C．He went hunting with friends.
19．What did Daniel try to do at first after he married
A．Buy more farmlands.
B．Settle down on a farm.
C．Take a long journey with his wife.
20．What is Daniel regarded as
A．A scientist.
B．A founder.
C．An explorer.
第二部分　阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Day of the Dead celebrations are a great time to honour the dead.Here’s where to stay to experience them this year.
Mexico City，Mexico
On November 4 a parade starts with thousands of dancers.“The best place to watch the parade is from a terrace(露台) on the Paseo de la Reforma，where you can see the dancers and colours from above，” says Karla Gonzalez，director of the Mexico City tourism board.
Oaxaca，Mexico
This southern Mexico city is known for candlelit cemeteries(墓地) on the Day of the Dead，and parades with dancers in the Jalatlaco neighborhood.It falls on November 2.“The city doesn’t sleep for three days，” says local tour guide Gabriel Sánchez.He takes guests to the cemetery in Santa Maria Atzompa，a village three miles from Oaxaca City，where the families go all out with candles and flowers.
San Diego，California
As the first European settlement in Southern California，Old Town Park is a seven-block state park with shopfronts dating back to the 18th century.It’s also the site of a long-running Day of the Dead celebration，with a crafts(工艺品) market and a candlelit parade to the El Campo Santo Cemetery on November 2，which dates to 1849.
San Antonio，Texas
This south Texas city was once a part of Mexico，known for its exciting Day of the Dead celebrations.In downtown’s Hemisphere Park，the festival brings a parade of boats lit with bright lights on the River Walk on the evening of October 27.You can also see a famous tourist draw on the south bank of the San Antonio River.
21．Which city is the last one to celebrate the Day of the Dead this year
A．San Antonio. B．Mexico City.
C．San Diego. D．Oaxaca.
22．What special thing can you do in San Diego on the festival
A．Have a candlelit dinner.
B．Visit a famous tourist attraction.
C．Wander around a crafts market.
D．Enjoy three-day sleepless events.
23．Where can you enjoy a parade of boats at night to experience the festival
A．At Paseo de la Reforma.
B．At Old Town Park.
C．At Santa Maria Atzompa.
D．At Hemisphere Park.
B
When handball was introduced to Sri Lankan schools in 2019，I wanted to bring it to my school，St Anthony’s，in the remote village of Wasalakotte in central Sri Lanka.This became a challenging task as the sports coach was unwilling to play anything other than traditional sports，such as rugby and basketball.
As headmaster，however，I was determined to start this game at any cost.I foresaw it as a golden opportunity for our school as we had never got a place in traditional sports.The boys were immediately interested and 40 students aged between 13 and 19 signed up to play.Heshan Pradeep，a former student，volunteered to coach the team.
After three months of devoted training，we were able to send an under-19 boys’ team to compete with 50 other schools at the school handball tournament(联赛) held in Colombo.Our boys played remarkably well and reached the semi-finals(半决赛)．However，in a heartbreaking turn of events，they faced a strong opponent who managed to get a narrow victory.Defeated，the boys fell to the ground，sad and disappointed.Some students from Colombo said，“Don’t cry，brothers.You must come again next year and claim your victory.” If not for the encouraging words of these students，our team may never have returned to Colombo for another tournament.
A few weeks after the defeat，with the help of Heshan，I invited Coach Vonho，a Korean professional handball coach，to our school.Vonho fulfilled his duty to the letter—I have never seen a more enthusiastic，supportive，and encouraging trainer.With his efforts，our handball team made great advances.Meanwhile，the team’s parents showed their support by preparing Vonho delicious traditional meals.
The following year，nobody could stop our team from winning the school handball championship in Colombo.The village were proud of our victory，appreciating the hard work and devotion shown by us all.
24．What made it hard for the author to introduce handball
A．The disapproval of the PE teacher.
B．The lack of equipment at his school.
C．His school’s focus on academic scores.
D．His students’ preference for traditional sports.
25．Why did the author decide to start handball
A．To keep his students healthy.
B．To make a success in sports.
C．To develop students’ team spirit.
D．To strengthen his role of leadership.
26．What did the author think of the students from Colombo
A．Patient. B．Energetic.
C．Motivating. D．Competitive.
27．What does the story imply
A．Time and tide wait for no man.
B．The first step is the only difficulty.
C．Success is for those who are prepared.
D．Success is a journey，not a destination.
C
AI is getting better and better at creating illustrations，music，movies，stories and more.Tools that have risen sharply(急剧地) in popularity since late 2022 are changing the way people create content.AI can help jumpstart a person’s creativity by offering countless ideas，almost immediately.
Kevin Baragona is the founder of Deep AI in San Francisco，California.It’s one of several AI tools people can use to generate(产生) artworks or writing in many different styles.“We’re pretty popular among the artistic community where people use us to inspire their own art，” he says.
Deep AI also makes possible entirely new types of content.Baragona says you’ll soon be able to generate Hollywood-quality movies to fit your tastes.“And the same thing with audio(音频)，”he adds.“We’ll generate music just for you.It’s going to be pretty cool.”
Not everyone is happy about AI’s introduction into artistic fields，though.Some artists and writers are against their work being used to train AI models without their permission(允许)．And in 2023，Hollywood screenwriters and actors went on strike(罢工)，partially because of concerns about how AI-generated writing and acting could change the movie business.These walkouts ended up getting some limits about how AI can be used to write scripts(剧本) and describe actors and characters.
As people get used to AI and society establishes guidelines for its use，we might become more welcoming about its place in art.For example，consider the game of chess.AI can defeat the strongest human grandmasters at the game，yet people still play and compete.They now use AI to train and to develop new strategies.Chess is more popular than ever，and AI may be part of the reason.Visual artist Matt Saunders told the Harvard Gazette newspaper，“We should be thankful to be challenged and knocked out of our habits！”
28．What does the underlined word “jumpstart” mean in paragraph 1
A．Promote. B．Kill.
C．Lower. D．Imitate.
29．What do we know about Deep AI according to Kevin Baragona
A．Many artists may find it helpful.
B．Many artists feel challenged by it.
C．It is famous for Hollywood movies.
D．It is owned by an artistic community.
30．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Limits on using AI.
B．Reasons for a strike.
C．Negative attitudes to AI.
D．Worries about losing jobs.
31．What might be the author’s attitude toward using AI
A．Unclear. B．Supportive.
C．Doubtful. D．Objective.
D
Life is busy.We’re always expected to be productive and engaged(参与的)，whether that’s with parenting，housework，or work.While taking time for small rewards(奖励) can feel like a luxury(奢侈)，the truth is that it is necessary for improving our mental health.A key psychological idea behind this is the Premack Principle，which explains why treating ourselves is more than a tendency; it’s a way to improve our daily lives.
In the 1960s，American psychologist David Premack developed a theory now known as Premack Principle.He explained that doing something you’re more likely to do can be a reward for doing something you don’t actually want to do.For instance，if you finish a task you’re not interested in，like cleaning the bathroom，you can treat yourself to something you like，such as watching an episode of your favorite TV show.This approach takes advantage of our natural need for fun to help us get through tasks we might not enjoy.
Recent studies keep showing that giving yourself rewards can help improve your work and happiness.For example，Woolley and Fishbach discovered that getting rewards right away can make you more motivated because it links the reward directly with the task.What’s interesting is that it’s not about how big the reward is but how quickly you get it that matters.Another study by Landry and others found it’s not the reward itself but rather how the reward makes people feel that helps them do their best.This makes sense because rewards boost our dopamine(多巴胺) levels，which plays a key role in how our brains feel pleasure.
The idea of giving ourselves “little treats” is not just about enjoying something; it’s proof of how positive reinforcement can change our behavior and make us feel better mentally.By carefully using the Premack Principle and rewarding ourselves，we can find more motivation(动机) to face challenges and lead a happier life.It’s okay to recognize and celebrate our efforts，big or small.
So，go ahead，give yourself that little treat.You’ve earned it.
32．What is the Premack Principle
A．A tool to work out a long-term plan.
B．A way to complete tasks effectively.
C．A means to make boring tasks enjoyable.
D．A theory to explain how rewards improve happiness.
33．According to Woolley and Fishbach，what helps to improve motivation
A．The type of tasks.
B．The immediate reward.
C．The size of the reward.
D．The level of dopamine.
34．What might be a “positive reinforcement” according to paragraph 4
A．A clean-up.
B．Physical training.
C．Graduation ceremony.
D．A favourite snack.
35．What is the most suitable title for the text
A．The Importance of Productivity
B．Motivation and Mental Health
C．The Premack Principle for Life
D．Dopamine and the Brain’s Pleasure
第二节　(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Tomatina Festival(西红柿节) is a festival that is held in a town named Bu ol in Spain，on which people throw tomatoes for fun.It is held on the last Wednesday of August each year.
In 1945，during a parade in the town one day，young men who wanted to be in the parade started a fight in the town square.They used tomatoes as weapons. 36
At around 10：00 a．m.on Wednesday，activities that are organized to celebrate the festival begin. 37 When a person is climbing，some people sing and dance.When the person drops the ham off the pole，the tomato fight starts.The tomatoes come from Extremadura. 38 The number of tomatoes used is about 150,000.After exactly one hour，the fight ends. 39 Then hoses are used to clean the square and to wash away the tomato juice on people’s bodies.After that，the town goes back to the way it was.
40 One of them is as follows：People have to squash(把……挤软) the tomatoes before throwing in order not to hurt other people.
The Tomatina Festival has inspired other similar celebrations in other parts of the world，for example，in the city of Dongguan，Guangdong Province，China，a tomato fight is held on October 19th.
A．The first one is climbing a pole with a ham on top.
B．There are also various competitions held during the festival.
C．The local government has made some rules for the safety of people.
D．This is the most popular story about how the Tomatina Festival started.
E．The whole square becomes red because there is tomato juice everywhere.
F．Hotels，parks，or convention centers are common places for large festivals.
G．The tomatoes there are less expensive and are grown specially for the festival.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Nowadays，influencers mimicking(滑稽模仿) pop songs on video can attract millions of likes on social media.This 41 me back to the days when television singing contests took the nation by 42 .Countless youngsters got up their courage to 43 singing shows，but actually 44 singing talent.They might be pushed by their eager parents，or 45 friends who thought they were doing right by encouraging their mates to follow their dream despite their 46 singing.
I，in my early twenties，thought 47 must step up.If I had kids，I would be the 48 kind.If my children couldn’t sing，I’d tell them straight，so they wouldn’t end up 49 themselves，or even losing face on national television.
However，as a parent now，I understand 50 their personal growth matters more than any concern that they may not be so talented.If they stick，they may even improve.So when my older son kicks a ball two meters off target，I claim he is a(n) 51 footballer.Recently my younger son has been chosen as the lead singer for his school concert.But he can’t sing.He shouts.He screams.
Do I tell him he is wonderful Of course! His confidence is 52 ，and his stage presence is unquestionable.Though the 53 is unpleasant，I still 54 heartily，and have just registered him in the singing program.Anyway，the journey itself，not just the destination，is what truly 55 a person.
41．A.brings B．pushes
C．pays D．holds
42．A.strategy B．accident
C．force D．storm
43．A.try out for B．keep track of
C．drop out of D．fit in with
44．A.showed B．lacked
C．developed D．wasted
45．A.stone-hearted B．strong-willed
C．narrow-minded D．well-intentioned
46．A.beautiful B．natural
C．terrible D．skilful
47．A.teens B．parents
C．fans D．friends
48．A.cruel B．mild
C．selfish D．patient
49．A.disguising B．accepting
C．embarrassing D．improving
50．A.preventing B．supporting
C．delaying D．noticing
51．A.brave B．stupid
C．super D．ordinary
52．A.shaky B．absent
C．valuable D．limited
53．A.memory B．question
C．hobby D．voice
54．A.clap B．sing
C．play D．work
55．A.lectures B．shapes
C．ignores D．conquers
第二节　(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese New Year，also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year，is the grandest festival in China,56. a 7-day long holiday.China during this period is dominated by iconic red lanterns，loud fireworks，massive banquets and parades，and the festival even triggers high-spirited 57. (celebrate) across the globe.
In 2024 Chinese New Year festival 58. (fall) on Feb.10.It is the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac,59. features a 12-year cycle with each year represented by a specific animal.People born in the Years of the Dragon will experience their Zodiac Year of Birth,1940,1952,1964,1976,1988,2000，and 2012 60. (include)．
61． (equality) to Christmas of the West in significance，the Chinese New Year is a time 62. (go) back home with family，chatting，drinking，cooking，and enjoying a hearty meal together.Two features distinguish it from 63. other festivals：seeing off the old year and greeting the new，and family reunion.
Two weeks before the festival the whole country 64. (fill) with a holiday atmosphere.On the 8th day of the twelfth lunar month，many families will make the Laba Congee.Shops and streets are 65. (beauty) decorated and every household is busy at shopping and preparing for the festival.In the past，all families would make a thorough house cleaning，settling accounts and clearing off debts，by which to pass the year.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
上周你校举办了校园科技节，请你以School Science Festival为题，给校英文报写一篇新闻报道，宣传此活动。内容包括：
1．活动时间及地点；
2．活动主题及内容；
3．活动影响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
School Science Festival
第二节　(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was busily preparing for our Saturday night barbecue(烧烤)，a weekly tradition that brought our family together.Suddenly，our daughter Rikki stormed in through the front door，her face clouded with anger.Without a word，she marched straight to her room，leaving me with a sense of anxiety.
I looked out of the window and saw her classmate Lexi walking away sadly.My mother’s intuition(直觉) told me that this situation might need some gentle guidance.So I called Rikki out to the kitchen，hoping to start a conversation about what had happened.
Rikki stood before me with a stubborn look on her face，the kind that kids get when they know they’ve done something wrong but are too proud to admit it.“I noticed that Lexi came over，but she didn’t stay long，” I said gently.“She’s your age and goes to the same school as you.Why doesn’t she stay longer？”
Rikki said，“I don’t like her，I wish she would stop coming over here all the time.She dresses terrible，and sometimes she doesn’t smell good.”
I sighed and said，“That’s not her fault，Rikki.Maybe she doesn’t have anyone to help her with things like that.Some kids don’t have the extra things that you and your friends have.But that doesn’t make the many less worthy than you.Everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect.”
Rikki nodded but her expression didn’t change.Her father had been watching from the backyard where he was grilling(烧烤)．He didn’t like the way Rikki had treated Lexi，so he decided to take action.He came over to me and said，“Let’s go and see Lexi.” Then he called Rikki over and asked her to get in the car.Together we drove straight to Lexi’s house.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
At Lexi’s house，Rikki was shocked to see how different her life was.
Rikki invited Lexi to come over and have dinner with us.
单元检测卷
[分值：150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。每段对话读两遍。
1．What is the relationship between the two speakers
A．Husband and wife.
B．Mother and son.
C．Boss and secretary.
2．What is the woman probably doing
A．Watching a TV program.
B．Playing computer games.
C．Getting ready for a debate.
3．What does the man mean
A．He already tried that suggestion.
B．He already bought something.
C．He hasn’t considered that idea.
4．Why didn’t Jane go to the festival
A．She couldn’t come back.
B．It only lasted two days.
C．She didn’t want to go.
5．What time does the train leave for Darlington
A．At 2：00 p．m.
B．At 6：00 p．m.
C．At 7：00 p．m.
第二节　(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What are the speakers doing
A．Talking about a band.
B．Looking at a picture.
C．Enjoying a performance.
7．How old is the woman
A．20 years old.
B．22 years old.
C．24 years old.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What did Karl learn during his trip in Brazil
A．How to speak the local language.
B．How to take care of animals.
C．How to hunt for food.
9．What did Karl think of the local people
A．They were shy.
B．They were friendly.
C．They were humorous.
10．What will the woman probably do next
A．Have some food.
B．Go to a print shop.
C．Look at some pictures.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What is the man
A．A host.
B．A star.
C．A researcher.
12．What was the scientists’ response towards Genie’s journey
A．Worried. B．Amazed. C．Doubtful.
13．What will the speakers talk about later
A．The tracking system.
B．Some clever whales.
C．A new song.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．How long did the woman go backpacking
A．Four weeks.
B．Five weeks.
C．Six weeks.
15．Why did the woman miss the coach to Amsterdam
A．She left her house late.
B．She got caught in rush hour.
C．She returned home to get her passport.
16．Which city did the woman go to first
A．Prague. B．Vienna. C．Berlin.
17．What happened to the woman in Rome
A．She lost her way.
B．She broke her hand.
C．She almost had her stuff stolen.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What did Daniel do in most of his early life
A．He learned about nature.
B．He studied hard at school.
C．He went hunting with friends.
19．What did Daniel try to do at first after he married
A．Buy more farmlands.
B．Settle down on a farm.
C．Take a long journey with his wife.
20．What is Daniel regarded as
A．A scientist.
B．A founder.
C．An explorer.
答案　1.A　2.A　3.C　4.A　5.A　6.B　7.C　8.C　9.B　10.C　11.A　12.B　13.B　14.B
15．C　16.C　17.C　18.A　19.B　20.C
【听力材料】
Text 1
W：Have you asked your boss for a leave I’ve already bought the tickets for the concert and can’t cancel them.
M：Yes.And Julie has promised to look after our son while we are away.
Text 2
M：Your eyes are glued to the screen.What is on
W：My favorite talk show—Debate Night.Today’s topic is about the balance between work and life.
Text 3
M：I need to buy something for my computer.My Wi-Fi doesn’t seem to be working.
W：Have you tried turning everything off and turning it back on
M：Oh Really
Text 4
W：I would have come back a week earlier，but the weather was so bad that we couldn’t travel.
M：That’s a real pity，Jane.The festival lasted two weeks，and it just finished yesterday.
Text 5
W：I’ve made a mistake.The 2：00 p．m.train doesn’t go to London at all—it stops at Darlington station! And I have already bought a ticket.
M：Don’t worry.You can get the 6：00 p．m.or 7：00 p．m.train from Darlington to London.You’ll be fine.
Text 6
M：Who is this girl in this picture
W：Oh，it’s my friend Jenny.She’s really kind-hearted but she is shy.
M：Really She looks very outgoing.You know she was smiling so happily in the picture.
W：Yeah，a sweet smile.
M：She’s really beautiful.How old is she
W：Well，she’s two years younger than me.So she’s 22.
M：Oh.So is she your best friend
W：No，we’re friends because her boyfriend and my brother are in the same band.
Text 7
W：Hey，Karl.How was your trip to Brazil
M：Oh，Rachel，it was amazing.I spent three nights in the forest with a local family.They taught me so much.
W：Like what
M：I learned things like how to get in touch with nature，how to hunt for food，how to set up a place to live，and how to tell apart the sounds of different animals.
W：Were the sounds scary
M：At night time，yes.And it was especially scary when it rained heavily at night.You can’t see anything in front of you.
W：Wow.What were the local people like
M：Pretty good.They didn’t speak English，so my guide had to translate for me.But they were friendly and so skillful.Even the children could build houses and find food.
W：Interesting.Did you take photos
M：Yes.And I have printed out all of them.Let me show you some.
W：That sounds great.
Text 8
M：OK.Caroline，I know you have a story about a shark to share，right
W：Yes，she is a star named Genie，a 6-foot-long silky shark.
M：Oh.So what happened to her
W：Genie lived in an ocean reserve，and then she traveled halfway to Hawaii twice and circled all over the place in the area in between.This journey by our girl Genie was impressive.It turned out to be the longest silky shark journey on record.
M：Did researchers know that sharks could travel so far
W：Other sharks that live there don’t travel that far.So it was actually kind of a surprise.
M：Genie was in an ocean reserve with lots of food.So why leave
W：It could have been to find better food or to give birth.But the tracking system could help researchers answer that question one day.
M：OK.Well，before we move on to some clever and interesting whales with big brains，let’s have a rest and enjoy a new song.
Text 9
M：How was backpacking around Europe
W：It’s amazing how quickly the time passed—five weeks felt like five days.And there’s still a lot I haven’t seen.An extra week would have been better.
M：I’m sure you’ve still got lots of stories to tell.Where did you go first
W：Actually，I planned to go to Amsterdam first，but I missed my coach.You see，I left my passport at home，and I had to go back.By the time I got to the station，the coach had already left.
M：Oh dear! What did you do
W：Well，there were no more coaches to Amsterdam，so I got on one to Berlin.Anyway，backpacking holidays are all about adventure!
M：So which was your favorite place
W：I don’t think I could pick just one place.I really liked Prague—oh，and Vienna.
M：Any bad experience
W：I was walking along a street in Rome and it was so crowded.Someone knocked into me，really hard.Then I saw he had his hand in my bag! Luckily，he didn’t manage to take anything.
Text 10
M：Daniel Boone was born in the United States in 1734.He didn’t go to school and couldn’t read，although he learned all about the forests，streams and hunting.He could move silently like an Indian leaving no marks.He loved to live alone in the woods where nothing frightened him.When he grew up，he married and tried to settle down on a farm.A year later，however，he wasn’t satisfied and decided to go into the unknown western lands，crossing the Appalachian Mountains.When he returned after two years，he became famous for his long journey.He brought valuable animal skins and told stories about the Indians.After this，he chose to keep travelling to unknown places.Once he lost to the Indians in battle and was taken away.The Indians liked him and became his friends.Daniel Boone died at the age of 86.He is remembered as an explorer who lived an exciting life in the early years of American nation.
第二部分　阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Day of the Dead celebrations are a great time to honour the dead.Here’s where to stay to experience them this year.
Mexico City，Mexico
On November 4 a parade starts with thousands of dancers.“The best place to watch the parade is from a terrace(露台) on the Paseo de la Reforma，where you can see the dancers and colours from above，” says Karla Gonzalez，director of the Mexico City tourism board.
Oaxaca，Mexico
This southern Mexico city is known for candlelit cemeteries(墓地) on the Day of the Dead，and parades with dancers in the Jalatlaco neighborhood.It falls on November 2.“The city doesn’t sleep for three days，” says local tour guide Gabriel Sánchez.He takes guests to the cemetery in Santa Maria Atzompa，a village three miles from Oaxaca City，where the families go all out with candles and flowers.
San Diego，California
As the first European settlement in Southern California，Old Town Park is a seven-block state park with shopfronts dating back to the 18th century.It’s also the site of a long-running Day of the Dead celebration，with a crafts(工艺品) market and a candlelit parade to the El Campo Santo Cemetery on November 2，which dates to 1849.
San Antonio，Texas
This south Texas city was once a part of Mexico，known for its exciting Day of the Dead celebrations.In downtown’s Hemisphere Park，the festival brings a parade of boats lit with bright lights on the River Walk on the evening of October 27.You can also see a famous tourist draw on the south bank of the San Antonio River.
21．Which city is the last one to celebrate the Day of the Dead this year
A．San Antonio. B．Mexico City.
C．San Diego. D．Oaxaca.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据Mexico City，Mexico部分中“On November 4”，Oaxaca，Mexico部分中“It falls on November 2.”，San Diego，California部分中“on November 2”和San Antonio，Texas部分中“October 27”可知，比较四个地方庆祝亡灵节的时间，Mexico City是今年最后一个庆祝亡灵节的城市。故选B。
22．What special thing can you do in San Diego on the festival
A．Have a candlelit dinner.
B．Visit a famous tourist attraction.
C．Wander around a crafts market.
D．Enjoy three-day sleepless events.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据San Diego，California中“It’s also the site of a long-running Day of the Dead celebration，with a crafts(工艺品) market and a candlelit parade to the El Campo Santo Cemetery on November 2，which dates to 1849.”可知，节日期间你可以逛工艺品市场，而且这件事是其他几个城市没有的。故选C。
23．Where can you enjoy a parade of boats at night to experience the festival
A．At Paseo de la Reforma.
B．At Old Town Park.
C．At Santa Maria Atzompa.
D．At Hemisphere Park.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据San Antonio，Texas中“In downtown’s Hemisphere Park，the festival brings a parade of boats lit with bright lights on the River Walk on the evening of October 27.”可知，晚上你可以在半球公园欣赏游船游行来体验这个节日。故选D。
B
When handball was introduced to Sri Lankan schools in 2019，I wanted to bring it to my school，St Anthony’s，in the remote village of Wasalakotte in central Sri Lanka.This became a challenging task as the sports coach was unwilling to play anything other than traditional sports，such as rugby and basketball.
As headmaster，however，I was determined to start this game at any cost.I foresaw it as a golden opportunity for our school as we had never got a place in traditional sports.The boys were immediately interested and 40 students aged between 13 and 19 signed up to play.Heshan Pradeep，a former student，volunteered to coach the team.
After three months of devoted training，we were able to send an under-19 boys’ team to compete with 50 other schools at the school handball tournament(联赛) held in Colombo.Our boys played remarkably well and reached the semi-finals(半决赛)．However，in a heartbreaking turn of events，they faced a strong opponent who managed to get a narrow victory.Defeated，the boys fell to the ground，sad and disappointed.Some students from Colombo said，“Don’t cry，brothers.You must come again next year and claim your victory.” If not for the encouraging words of these students，our team may never have returned to Colombo for another tournament.
A few weeks after the defeat，with the help of Heshan，I invited Coach Vonho，a Korean professional handball coach，to our school.Vonho fulfilled his duty to the letter—I have never seen a more enthusiastic，supportive，and encouraging trainer.With his efforts，our handball team made great advances.Meanwhile，the team’s parents showed their support by preparing Vonho delicious traditional meals.
The following year，nobody could stop our team from winning the school handball championship in Colombo.The village were proud of our victory，appreciating the hard work and devotion shown by us all.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过叙述自己作为校长在斯里兰卡一所偏远学校推广手球运动的经历，展现了从起初的困难、挑战，到最终取得成功的整个过程。
24．What made it hard for the author to introduce handball
A．The disapproval of the PE teacher.
B．The lack of equipment at his school.
C．His school’s focus on academic scores.
D．His students’ preference for traditional sports.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段中“This became a challenging task as the sports coach was unwilling to play anything other than traditional sports，such as rugby and basketball.”可知，体育教练的反对导致作者难以在学校推广手球运动。故选A。
25．Why did the author decide to start handball
A．To keep his students healthy.
B．To make a success in sports.
C．To develop students’ team spirit.
D．To strengthen his role of leadership.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“I foresaw it as a golden opportunity for our school as we had never got a place in traditional sports.”可知，作者决定开展手球运动是为了在体育方面取得成功。故选B。
26．What did the author think of the students from Colombo
A．Patient. B．Energetic.
C．Motivating. D．Competitive.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中“If not for the encouraging words of these students，our team may never have returned to Colombo for another tournament.”可知，来自科伦坡的学生们的话语鼓励了作者的球队。由此可推断，作者认为这些来自科伦坡的学生是鼓舞人心的。故选C。
27．What does the story imply
A．Time and tide wait for no man.
B．The first step is the only difficulty.
C．Success is for those who are prepared.
D．Success is a journey，not a destination.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要讲述的是作者和他的学生队伍通过努力和训练来提高手球运动的技能，最终在比赛中取得成功的经历。由此推知，选项C“成功属于有准备的人”更为直接地体现了该故事的核心。故选C。
C
AI is getting better and better at creating illustrations，music，movies，stories and more.Tools that have risen sharply(急剧地) in popularity since late 2022 are changing the way people create content.AI can help jumpstart a person’s creativity by offering countless ideas，almost immediately.
Kevin Baragona is the founder of Deep AI in San Francisco，California.It’s one of several AI tools people can use to generate(产生) artworks or writing in many different styles.“We’re pretty popular among the artistic community where people use us to inspire their own art，” he says.
Deep AI also makes possible entirely new types of content.Baragona says you’ll soon be able to generate Hollywood-quality movies to fit your tastes.“And the same thing with audio(音频)，”he adds.“We’ll generate music just for you.It’s going to be pretty cool.”
Not everyone is happy about AI’s introduction into artistic fields，though.Some artists and writers are against their work being used to train AI models without their permission(允许)．And in 2023，Hollywood screenwriters and actors went on strike(罢工)，partially because of concerns about how AI-generated writing and acting could change the movie business.These walkouts ended up getting some limits about how AI can be used to write scripts(剧本) and describe actors and characters.
As people get used to AI and society establishes guidelines for its use，we might become more welcoming about its place in art.For example，consider the game of chess.AI can defeat the strongest human grandmasters at the game，yet people still play and compete.They now use AI to train and to develop new strategies.Chess is more popular than ever，and AI may be part of the reason.Visual artist Matt Saunders told the Harvard Gazette newspaper，“We should be thankful to be challenged and knocked out of our habits！”
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨人工智能 AI 技术对艺术创作领域的深刻影响及其潜在价值。
28．What does the underlined word “jumpstart” mean in paragraph 1
A．Promote. B．Kill.
C．Lower. D．Imitate.
答案　A
解析　词义猜测题。根据第一段中“AI can help jumpstart a person’s creativity by offering countless ideas，almost instantly.”可知，画线单词jumpstart意为“激发”，与promote词义相近。故选A项。
29．What do we know about Deep AI according to Kevin Baragona
A．Many artists may find it helpful.
B．Many artists feel challenged by it.
C．It is famous for Hollywood movies.
D．It is owned by an artistic community.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段中“It’s one of several AI tools people can use to generate(产生) artworks or writing in many different styles.‘We’re pretty popular among the artistic community where people use us to inspire their own art，’ he says.”可知，Deep AI在艺术界中颇受欢迎。由此推知，人们使用它来启发自己的艺术创作。故选A项。
30．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Limits on using AI.
B．Reasons for a strike.
C．Negative attitudes to AI.
D．Worries about losing jobs.
答案　C
解析　段落大意题。根据第四段“Not everyone is happy about AI’s introduction into artistic fields，though.Some artists and writers are against their work...went on strike(罢工)，partially because of concerns about how AI-generated writing and acting could change the movie business.”可知，第四段主要讲述了人们对AI进入艺术领域的不满，包括艺术家和作家对其作品被用来训练AI模型而没有得到许可的反对，以及好莱坞编剧和演员因担心AI生成的写作和表演可能改变电影行业而发起的罢工。这些都是对AI持负面态度的表现。故选C项。
31．What might be the author’s attitude toward using AI
A．Unclear. B．Supportive.
C．Doubtful. D．Objective.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。通读全文，文章不仅提到了AI在艺术创作上的积极作用，如激发创意、产生新内容类型，还通过棋类游戏的例子暗示AI的使用可能会增强艺术的吸引力和活力。结合最后一段中“Visual artist Matt Saunders told the Harvard Gazette newspaper，‘We should be thankful to be challenged and knocked out of our habits！’ ”这句话表达了对AI挑战传统习惯的感激之情，进一步表明了作者对AI的肯定态度。故选B项。
D
Life is busy.We’re always expected to be productive and engaged(参与的)，whether that’s with parenting，housework，or work.While taking time for small rewards(奖励) can feel like a luxury(奢侈)，the truth is that it is necessary for improving our mental health.A key psychological idea behind this is the Premack Principle，which explains why treating ourselves is more than a tendency; it’s a way to improve our daily lives.
In the 1960s，American psychologist David Premack developed a theory now known as Premack Principle.He explained that doing something you’re more likely to do can be a reward for doing something you don’t actually want to do.For instance，if you finish a task you’re not interested in，like cleaning the bathroom，you can treat yourself to something you like，such as watching an episode of your favorite TV show.This approach takes advantage of our natural need for fun to help us get through tasks we might not enjoy.
Recent studies keep showing that giving yourself rewards can help improve your work and happiness.For example，Woolley and Fishbach discovered that getting rewards right away can make you more motivated because it links the reward directly with the task.What’s interesting is that it’s not about how big the reward is but how quickly you get it that matters.Another study by Landry and others found it’s not the reward itself but rather how the reward makes people feel that helps them do their best.This makes sense because rewards boost our dopamine(多巴胺) levels，which plays a key role in how our brains feel pleasure.
The idea of giving ourselves “little treats” is not just about enjoying something; it’s proof of how positive reinforcement can change our behavior and make us feel better mentally.By carefully using the Premack Principle and rewarding ourselves，we can find more motivation(动机) to face challenges and lead a happier life.It’s okay to recognize and celebrate our efforts，big or small.
So，go ahead，give yourself that little treat.You’ve earned it.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了Premack Principle 普雷马克原理 的含义以及如何通过奖励自己来提高工作效率和幸福感。
32．What is the Premack Principle
A．A tool to work out a long-term plan.
B．A way to complete tasks effectively.
C．A means to make boring tasks enjoyable.
D．A theory to explain how rewards improve happiness.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“In the 1960s，American psychologist David Premack developed a theory now known as Premack Principle.He explained that doing something you’re more likely to do can be a reward for doing something you don’t actually want to do.”以及文章第三段中“Recent studies keep showing that giving yourself rewards can help improve your work and happiness.”可知，Premack Principle是一种解释如何通过奖励来提高幸福感的理论。故选D。
33．According to Woolley and Fishbach，what helps to improve motivation
A．The type of tasks.
B．The immediate reward.
C．The size of the reward.
D．The level of dopamine.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“Woolley and Fishbach discovered that getting rewards right away can make you more motivated because it links the reward directly with the task.”可知，立即得到的奖励有助于提高动力。故选B。
34．What might be a “positive reinforcement” according to paragraph 4
A．A clean-up.
B．Physical training.
C．Graduation ceremony.
D．A favourite snack.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据文章第四段中“The idea of giving ourselves ‘little treats’ is not just about enjoying something; it’s proof of how positive reinforcement can change our behavior and make us feel better mentally.”可推知，positive reinforcement可能是指给自己的一种喜欢的小奖励，如一种喜欢的零食。故选D。
35．What is the most suitable title for the text
A．The Importance of Productivity
B．Motivation and Mental Health
C．The Premack Principle for Life
D．Dopamine and the Brain’s Pleasure
答案　C
解析　标题归纳题。根据第一段中“A key psychological idea behind this is the Premack Principle，which explains why treating ourselves is more than a tendency; it’s a way to improve our daily lives.”以及下文内容可知，文章主要讲述了Premack Principle(普雷马克原理)的含义以及如何通过奖励自己来提高工作效率和幸福感，所以最适合的标题是“The Premack Principle for Life”。故选C。
第二节　(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Tomatina Festival(西红柿节) is a festival that is held in a town named Bu ol in Spain，on which people throw tomatoes for fun.It is held on the last Wednesday of August each year.
In 1945，during a parade in the town one day，young men who wanted to be in the parade started a fight in the town square.They used tomatoes as weapons. 36
At around 10：00 a．m.on Wednesday，activities that are organized to celebrate the festival begin. 37 When a person is climbing，some people sing and dance.When the person drops the ham off the pole，the tomato fight starts.The tomatoes come from Extremadura. 38 The number of tomatoes used is about 150,000.After exactly one hour，the fight ends. 39 Then hoses are used to clean the square and to wash away the tomato juice on people’s bodies.After that，the town goes back to the way it was.
40 One of them is as follows：People have to squash(把……挤软) the tomatoes before throwing in order not to hurt other people.
The Tomatina Festival has inspired other similar celebrations in other parts of the world，for example，in the city of Dongguan，Guangdong Province，China，a tomato fight is held on October 19th.
A．The first one is climbing a pole with a ham on top.
B．There are also various competitions held during the festival.
C．The local government has made some rules for the safety of people.
D．This is the most popular story about how the Tomatina Festival started.
E．The whole square becomes red because there is tomato juice everywhere.
F．Hotels，parks，or convention centers are common places for large festivals.
G．The tomatoes there are less expensive and are grown specially for the festival.
36．答案　D
解析　根据上文“In 1945，during a parade in the town one day，young men who wanted to be in the parade started a fight in the town square.They used tomatoes as weapons.”可知，这是在讲西红柿节的起源，D选项“This is the most popular story about how the Tomatina Festival started.”总结上文。故选D。
37．答案　A
解析　根据上文“At around 10：00 a．m.on Wednesday，activities that are organized to celebrate the festival begin.”可知，本空跟“西红柿节开始后的活动”有关，下文“When a person is climbing，some people sing and dance.When the person drops the ham off the pole，the tomato fight starts.”讲的活动是爬杆，A选项“The first one is climbing a pole with a ham on top.”能承上启下，符合题意，故选A。
38．答案　G
解析　根据上文“The tomatoes come from Extremadura.”可知，本空跟“西红柿来源”有关，G选项“The tomatoes there are less expensive and are grown specially for the festival.”能承接上文，符合题意，故选G。
39．答案　E
解析　根据下文“Then hoses are used to clean the square and to wash away the tomato juice on people’s bodies.After that，the town goes back to the way it was.”可知，本空跟“清理广场的原因”有关，E选项“The whole square becomes red because there is tomato juice everywhere.”能引起下文，符合题意，故选E。
40．答案　C
解析　根据下文“One of them is as follows：People have to squash(把……挤软) the tomatoes before throwing in order not to hurt other people.”可知，本空跟“把西红柿挤软的原因”有关，C选项“The local government has made some rules for the safety of people.”能引起下文，符合题意，故选C。
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Nowadays，influencers mimicking(滑稽模仿) pop songs on video can attract millions of likes on social media.This 41 me back to the days when television singing contests took the nation by 42 .Countless youngsters got up their courage to 43 singing shows，but actually 44 singing talent.They might be pushed by their eager parents，or 45 friends who thought they were doing right by encouraging their mates to follow their dream despite their 46 singing.
I，in my early twenties，thought 47 must step up.If I had kids，I would be the 48 kind.If my children couldn’t sing，I’d tell them straight，so they wouldn’t end up 49 themselves，or even losing face on national television.
However，as a parent now，I understand 50 their personal growth matters more than any concern that they may not be so talented.If they stick，they may even improve.So when my older son kicks a ball two meters off target，I claim he is a(n) 51 footballer.Recently my younger son has been chosen as the lead singer for his school concert.But he can’t sing.He shouts.He screams.
Do I tell him he is wonderful Of course! His confidence is 52 ，and his stage presence is unquestionable.Though the 53 is unpleasant，I still 54 heartily，and have just registered him in the singing program.Anyway，the journey itself，not just the destination，is what truly 55 a person.
41．A.brings B．pushes
C．pays D．holds
答案　A
解析　bring带来；push推动；pay支付；hold持有。根据下文“back to the days when television singing contests took the nation”可知，此处说的是作者回忆起电视歌唱比赛风靡全国的日子，bring sb back to sth意为“使某人回想起某事”，符合句意，故选A。
42．A.strategy B．accident
C．force D．storm
答案　D
解析　strategy策略；accident事故；force力量；storm风暴。根据下文“Countless youngsters got up their courage to”可知，此处说的是电视歌唱比赛风靡全国，无数青年人鼓起勇气参加选拔，take the nation by storm意为“风靡全国”，符合句意，故选D。
43．A.try out for B．keep track of
C．drop out of D．fit in with
答案　A
解析　try out for参加选拔；keep track of记录；drop out of退出；fit in with适应。根据下文“singing shows”可知，此处说的是年轻人参加歌唱节目的选拔，故选A。
44．A.showed B．lacked
C．developed D．wasted
答案　B
解析　show展示；lack缺乏；develop发展；waste浪费。根据上文“Countless youngsters”和“but actually”可知，参加选拔的人很多，但是这些年轻人实际上是没有歌唱天赋的，故选B。
45．A.stone-hearted B．strong-willed
C．narrow-minded D．well-intentioned
答案　D
解析　stone-hearted铁石心肠的；strong-willed意志坚强的；narrow-minded心胸狭窄的；well-intentioned出于好意的。根据下文“who thought they were doing right by encouraging their mates to follow their dream”，可知，这些朋友是出于好意鼓励他们的朋友追求梦想，故选D。
46．A.beautiful B．natural
C．terrible D．skilful
答案　C
解析　beautiful美丽的；natural自然的；terrible糟糕的；skilful熟练的。根据上文“Countless youngsters got up their courage to...singing shows，but actually”以及“who thought they were doing right by encouraging their mates to follow their dream despite their”可知，这些年轻人盲目参加选拔，尽管他们的歌唱是糟糕的，故选C。
47．A.teens B．parents
C．fans D．friends
答案　B
解析　teen青少年；parent父亲或母亲；fan粉丝；friend朋友。根据下文“If I had kids”可知，作者认为父母应该站出来，故选B。
48．A.cruel B．mild
C．selfish D．patient
答案　A
解析　cruel残忍的；mild温和的；selfish自私的；patient耐心的。根据下文“If my children couldn’t sing，I’d tell them straight”可知，作者认为父母应该直接告诉孩子真相，即使这看起来很残忍，故选A。
49．A.disguising B．accepting
C．embarrassing D．improving
答案　C
解析　disguise伪装；accept接受；embarrass尴尬；improve改善。根据下文“even losing face on national television”可知，如果孩子不会唱歌，直接告诉他们，可以避免让他们在公众场合尴尬，故选C。
50．A.preventing B．supporting
C．delaying D．noticing
答案　B
解析　prevent预防；support支持；delay延迟；notice注意。根据下文“their personal growth matters more than any concern that they may not be so talented”可知，作者作为一个家长，更重视支持孩子的个人成长，故选B。
51．A.brave B．stupid
C．super D．ordinary
答案　C
解析　brave勇敢的；stupid愚蠢的；super超级的；ordinary普通的。根据上文作者的感悟和“So when my older son kicks a ball two meters off target”可知，作者的大儿子把球踢离目标两米远时，作者却声称他是一个超级足球运动员，故选C。
52．A.shaky B．absent
C．valuable D．limited
答案　C
解析　shaky摇晃的；absent缺席的；valuable有价值的，珍贵的；limited有限的。根据下文“and his stage presence is unquestionable”可知，孩子的舞台表现毋庸置疑，可推理出此处说的是孩子的自信心是非常珍贵的，故选C。
53．A.memory B．question
C．hobby D．voice
答案　D
解析　memory记忆；question问题；hobby爱好；voice声音。根据上文“Recently my younger son has been chosen as the lead singer for his school concert.”可知，作者的孩子被选为学校音乐会的主唱，可推理出此处说的是孩子的嗓音，故选D。
54．A.clap B．sing
C．play D．work
答案　A
解析　clap鼓掌；sing唱歌；play玩耍；work工作。根据下文“heartily，and have just registered him in the singing program”可知，作者发自内心地为孩子热烈鼓掌，故选A。
55．A.lectures B．shapes
C．ignores D．conquers
答案　B
解析　lecture训斥；shape塑造；ignore忽视；conquer征服。根据上文“Anyway，the journey itself，not just the destination，is what truly”可知，作者认为旅程本身，而不仅仅是目的地，才能真正塑造一个人，故选B。
第二节　(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese New Year，also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year，is the grandest festival in China,56. a 7-day long holiday.China during this period is dominated by iconic red lanterns，loud fireworks，massive banquets and parades，and the festival even triggers high-spirited 57. (celebrate) across the globe.
In 2024 Chinese New Year festival 58. (fall) on Feb.10.It is the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac,59. features a 12-year cycle with each year represented by a specific animal.People born in the Years of the Dragon will experience their Zodiac Year of Birth,1940,1952,1964,1976,1988,2000，and 2012 60. (include)．
61． (equality) to Christmas of the West in significance，the Chinese New Year is a time 62. (go) back home with family，chatting，drinking，cooking，and enjoying a hearty meal together.Two features distinguish it from 63. other festivals：seeing off the old year and greeting the new，and family reunion.
Two weeks before the festival the whole country 64. (fill) with a holiday atmosphere.On the 8th day of the twelfth lunar month，many families will make the Laba Congee.Shops and streets are 65. (beauty) decorated and every household is busy at shopping and preparing for the festival.In the past，all families would make a thorough house cleaning，settling accounts and clearing off debts，by which to pass the year.
56．答案　with
解析　考查介词。此处是指春节有7天的长假。表示“有”应用介词with。
57．答案　celebrations
解析　考查词性转换和名词复数。动词trigger后应用名词作宾语。根据across the globe可知，此处指有很多的庆祝活动，所以应用名词的复数形式。故填celebrations。
58．答案　falls
解析　考查动词时态和主谓一致。此处是讲客观事实，所以应用一般现在时；主语Chinese New Year festival为第三人称单数。故填falls。
59．答案　which
解析　考查定语从句。分析句子可知，空处引导定语从句，从句中缺少主语，且先行词为the Chinese zodiac，所以应用关系代词which。
60．答案　included
解析　考查非谓语动词。“1940,1952,1964,1976,1988,2000，and 2012”和include构成被动关系，且动作已完成，所以应用过去分词。故填included。
61．答案　Equal
解析　考查形容词。(be) equal to意为“相当于”，为固定搭配，且句首单词的首字母需大写，故填Equal。
62．答案　to go
解析　考查非谓语动词。修饰抽象名词短语a time，应用动词不定式作后置定语。故填to go。
63．答案　the
解析　考查冠词。此处是指除了春节之外的其他节日，应用the other表示“其他的”。故填the。
64．答案　is filled
解析　考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。此处是讲客观事实，所以应用一般现在时；fill意为“使充满”，和主语the whole country构成被动关系且主语为单数。故填is filled。
65．答案　beautifully
解析　考查副词。修饰动词are decorated，应用副词作状语。故填beautifully。
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
上周你校举办了校园科技节，请你以School Science Festival为题，给校英文报写一篇新闻报道，宣传此活动。内容包括：
1．活动时间及地点；
2．活动主题及内容；
3．活动影响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
School Science Festival
参考范文
School Science Festival
Last Friday witnessed our school Science Festival on the school playground.
The festival themed on space was launched from 8 a．m.to 5 p．m.with the playground decorated with colorful flags and posters of spacesuits and astronauts，which attracted all the teachers and students.First，it started with the headmaster delivering a lecture about whether life can exist on other planets.Then，a workshop was presented where students tried different experiments with great interest，tasting what it was like to live in outer space.Finally，we participated in a science fair.
The Science Festival has proved to be a huge success，providing an impressive feast of sights and minds.Not only does it allow students the opportunity to explore，but also it inspires their enthusiasm for science.
第二节　(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was busily preparing for our Saturday night barbecue(烧烤)，a weekly tradition that brought our family together.Suddenly，our daughter Rikki stormed in through the front door，her face clouded with anger.Without a word，she marched straight to her room，leaving me with a sense of anxiety.
I looked out of the window and saw her classmate Lexi walking away sadly.My mother’s intuition(直觉) told me that this situation might need some gentle guidance.So I called Rikki out to the kitchen，hoping to start a conversation about what had happened.
Rikki stood before me with a stubborn look on her face，the kind that kids get when they know they’ve done something wrong but are too proud to admit it.“I noticed that Lexi came over，but she didn’t stay long，” I said gently.“She’s your age and goes to the same school as you.Why doesn’t she stay longer？”
Rikki said，“I don’t like her，I wish she would stop coming over here all the time.She dresses terrible，and sometimes she doesn’t smell good.”
I sighed and said，“That’s not her fault，Rikki.Maybe she doesn’t have anyone to help her with things like that.Some kids don’t have the extra things that you and your friends have.But that doesn’t make the many less worthy than you.Everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect.”
Rikki nodded but her expression didn’t change.Her father had been watching from the backyard where he was grilling(烧烤)．He didn’t like the way Rikki had treated Lexi，so he decided to take action.He came over to me and said，“Let’s go and see Lexi.” Then he called Rikki over and asked her to get in the car.Together we drove straight to Lexi’s house.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
At Lexi’s house，Rikki was shocked to see how different her life was.
Rikki invited Lexi to come over and have dinner with us.
参考范文
At Lexi’s house，Rikki was shocked to see how different her life was.Entering the yard，a shabby house which stood lonely came into view and seemed to be in need of repair.Lexi’s mother welcomed us warmly，though her eyes revealed the hardship they were enduring.Inside the house，the decrepit furniture as well as the crumbling walls spoke about their financial struggles in silence.Rikki’s eyes widened as she witnessed the evident contrast between her own home and Lexi’s，making her realize how awful she was.
Rikki invited Lexi to come over and have dinner with us.At first，Lexi hesitated，but Rikki’s understanding and genuine smile convinced her.During the barbecue，Rikki introduced Lexi to everyone，ensuring she felt included.That night，as they all sat under the stars，their eyes sparkled with cheerful light，through which I could see the evident transformation in Rikki：The stubbornness had been replaced by a warm，inclusive behavior.This weekly night barbecue tradition not only brought our family together but also let Rikki learn a valuable lesson about empathy and kindness，which made the evening memorable.

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