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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 does the woman invite the man to do
A．Teach music.
B．Go to a party.
C．Play the piano.
2．What will the woman do next
A．Ride a horse.
B．Get some carrots.
C．Leave the farm.
3．How many books does the man want to borrow
A．4. B．5. C．6.
4．What was probably the woman’s favorite music in college
A．Pop music.
B．Rock and roll.
C．Country music.
5．What will the weather probably be like this weekend
A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Snowy.
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 color is Frodo’s tail
A．White. B．Orange. C．Black.
7．What does the man ask the woman for
A．Her phone number.
B．Her address.
C．Her name.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What does the woman think of her job
A．Challenging.
B．Attractive.
C．Well-paid.
9．What has the woman decided to do
A．Try for another job.
B．Learn a new language.
C．Get full-time education.
10．Where are the speakers going
A．To a concert hall.
B．To a company.
C．To a school.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What actions have the speakers already taken to help the environment
A．They have collected used cardboard.
B．They have cleaned up the park.
C．They have planted trees.
12．What does the man suggest
A．Buying reusable products.
B．Setting up a clean-up day.
C．Collecting plastic bottles.
13．What is the man going to do for the activity
A．Arrange time.
B．Prepare supplies.
C．Contact neighbors.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．When does the conversation take place
A．On Sunday.
B．On Saturday.
C．On Friday.
15．How does the woman feel about the news
A．Confused.
B．Happy.
C．Understanding.
16．What does the man say about his dog
A．She had a short life.
B．She died of natural causes.
C．She should get better soon.
17．What does the woman offer to do
A．Call the man more often.
B．Cook something for the man.
C．Invite the man to another party.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What was Jason invited to do in Project HOPE
A．To be a volunteer.
B．To be a trainer.
C．To be a doctor.
19．What are people advised to do
A．Practice new skills.
B．Plant more vegetables.
C．Develop healthy lifestyles.
20．Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To share his volunteer experience.
B．To introduce a training course.
C．To discuss health problems.
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
Dive into the world of money with these 4 books that aim to educate and empower young readers on the importance of financial knowledge and smart money management.
Why Money Matters by Deborah Meaden
You might recognize investor and business owner Deborah Meaden from TV’s Dragon’s Den.She shares her expert knowledge of how money works and shapes the world.Part of the Little Experts series，the book is easy-to-read with lots of lively drawings.
Cash by Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Subtitled “How to Earn It，Save It，Spend It，Grow It，Give It”，this is an entertaining and informative guide to managing your money.It’s designed to help children make the right decisions with their cash.The author is currently exploring non-fiction books as a writer in residence for the reading charity Book Trust.
Economics by Eduard Altarriba
Get the bigger picture and explore the wider world of economics and finance with this illustrated book.It explores some of the complicated ideas you may have heard about，such as inflation and the cost of living，and it’s an interesting introduction to the ways that money affects our lives and society.
Rebel Girls Money Matters by Alexa von Tobel
Whether your piggy bank is empty or overflowing，you’ll find plenty of useful information in this fun financial guide from the creative team behind the Rebel Girls books.With interactive quizzes，Q & As with experts and real-life examples，it explains how credit cards work and how to create a budget.
21．What do Why Money Matters and Economics have in common
A．They are both written for adult readers.
B．They both use pictures to explain things.
C．They are both written by business owners.
D．They both explain difficult economic ideas.
22．What is special about Rebel Girls Money Matters
A．It shows how money affects the society.
B．It explains how to apply for a credit card.
C．It includes quizzes，Q & As and examples.
D．It costs you all the money in your piggy bank.
23．Who are the four books intended for
A．Children. B．Adults.
C．Travelers. D．Experts.
B
I teach English in developing countries.One day，while I was traveling alone，I saw a teenager selling paintings on the street.He called out to me，saying that he made all the pictures himself，and he was saving up money for school.In a different city，I might have bought one，but I figured that he could be some sort of scam artist，so I thanked him and kept walking.As I left，he asked if I had just a bit of change to spare.I did，but I told him no.
After a few hours of shopping and roaming，I found myself back on the same street.Everyone was shouting and everyone looked really excited，and it seemed they were celebrating a special festival.I tried to leave down a side alley，but it was full of people shoving(推) each other.A group of at least six policemen was walking right toward the crowd.They were clearly trying to keep the order，and I had walked right into the middle of it.
Suddenly，I heard a voice yell at me from a half-opened door.“Hey！”I didn’t know who it was，but I knew right away that this was someone trying to help me.I rushed toward the door and saw the face of that teenaged artist.He opened the door enough for me to enter，and I did.He said he’d recognized me from before.I asked him why he wanted to help me，and he just shrugged.
As we waited for the noises outside to die down，he gave me a tour of the place.It was truly beautiful.He didn’t try to sell me anything or demand any sort of payment for his help.When finally it was a good time to leave，I asked if I could buy one of his multicolored landscapes，and it was a way to have something to remember him by.I still have that landscape up on my wall.When I look at it，I think about the warm-hearted young artist.
24．What can be inferred about the author from paragraph 1
A．He was saving up money.
B．He thought he met cheating.
C．He had no change with him.
D．He had bought a painting before.
25．What happened to the author in paragraph 2
A．He was trapped in the crowd.
B．He called the police for help.
C．He was engaged in the activity.
D．He got injured on the way back.
26．Why did the teenaged artist open the door for the author
A．He was curious about the author.
B．He had to ask the author a favor.
C．He recognized and assisted the author.
D．He invited the author to enjoy his works.
27．What impressed the author most
A．The beauty of the place.
B．The young artist’s talents.
C．The multicolored landscapes.
D．The young artist’s kindness.
C
Out of a total of 308,000 entries in the Oxford English Dictionary，just 366 words begin with the letter “x”，and very few of those make it into most people’s vocabulary.However，the letter is welcomed in popular culture and by brands，such as X-Files，X-Factor，X-man，X-rays and Planet X.
The letter “x” has had somewhat puzzling history，perhaps contributing to its malleable(可塑的) meanings.It first came from a Phoenician letter called “samekh”，meaning fish.The Greeks borrowed it，called it “Chi”，used it for the “kh” sound and wrote it as a cross.The Romans later adopted the “x” sound from Chalcidian alphabet(字母表)，a Western variant of the Greek alphabet，and combined it with the “Chi” (x) symbol and “x” as we know it today was born.
The tech industry seems to have a particular preference for the letter.This week，the 24th letter of the alphabet was the focus of the spotlight once again，as Elon Musk announced an unexpected rename of Twitter—the social media company he bought in October 2022 for $44 bn.The site’s iconic(图标的) blue bird logo is no more，replaced by a black letter “X”，part of Musk’s long-term plan to be a “platform that can deliver，well...everything”．And he also named an early Tesla car Model X，and his space exploration programme Space X.
Besides Musk’s X，there’s Microsoft’s gaming console Xbox，Sony’s Xperia smartphone，Apple’s iPhone X and operating system OS X．In 2010，Google chose the letter for the name of its secret idea-testing laboratory，first known as Google x and now simply X.
So why do the tech giants prefer “x”，this one single letter，when there are 25 others they could use instead Tony Thorne，Director of the Slang and New Language Archive at King’s College，London，thought its shape can signify everything from love (the kiss we used to end our emails and texts)，to absence，and even death (as with the skull and crossbones)．“It’s impressive and people see it as an attempt to appear enigmatic—a symbol of unknowns and possibilities，” he tells BBC Culture.
28．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．How the letter “x” changed the history.
B．How the letter “x” was created by the Greeks.
C．How the letter “x” developed and came into being.
D．How the letter “x” was originally used by Phoenicians.
29．Why are other tech companies mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To stress the importance of the letter.
B．To list the reasons why they prefer the letter.
C．To provide the historical background of the letter.
D．To further show tech companies favor the letter.
30．What does the underlined word “enigmatic” mean in the last paragraph
A．Mysterious. B．Attractive.
C．Typical. D．Intelligent.
31．What can we know about the letter “x”？
A．Its shape seldom appears in our daily life.
B．It’s powerful and charming in the tech industry.
C．Words that begin with the letter are widely used.
D．The sounds of the letter are the same through history.
D
In the spring，the western tanagers(唐纳雀) prepared to migrate(迁徙) thousands of miles to the forests of the Mountain West，flying through grasslands，deserts，and occasionally，suburban yards.
To fuel them on their lengthy journey，western tanagers feed on insects and berries.They must take advantage of the early-season boom in insects that started with springtime plant growth to produce healthy young.But as global climate change caused spring to start earlier，birds such as western tanagers were arriving at their destination after what was known as “green-up”，when flowers began blooming and insects popped up.With the shift of the time when plants put out new leaves，western tanagers became more likely to reach their destinations when food is in shortage or after insect numbers have begun to drop.
Scott Loss，a professor at Oklahoma State University and his colleagues used satellite imagery to calculate the average start of spring green-up along the typical migration routes of 150 North American bird species，and then compared that timing with the current green-up.They found that spring was indeed beginning earlier along birds’ migration routes.The trend continued this year.
The paper continued to build this picture of the inability of birds to track the changing seasons caused by climate change.Timing mismatches between birds and their food could affect whether birds survived the migration and how many chicks they had.
Morgan Tingley，a researcher at UCLA said that the migration research could indicate conservation efforts in the future.“Part of it suggested which species were vulnerable(易受伤害的) to various threats，” Tingley said.“This added to the knowledge about vulnerability of a wide range of bird species.” And he hoped that the information would serve to highlight the urgent need to lower greenhouse-gas emissions as fast as possible：“It was really important，if we couldn’t address climate change immediately，to try to stop habitat loss as much as we can.”
32．During the migration，what will happen to the western tanagers after “green-up”？
A．They will struggle to find enough insects and berries.
B．They will have difficulty finding suitable nesting sites.
C．They will hardly find blooming flowers for reproduction.
D．They will find it hard to survive harsher weather conditions.
33．What is the direct result of the timing mismatch between birds and their food
A．The loss of birds’ habitats.
B．The decrease of birds’ survival rate.
C．The contribution to the greenhouse effect.
D．The increase of difficulty in biodiversity conservation.
34．What is Morgan Tingley’s attitude towards the research findings in the last paragraph
A．Uncertain. B．Critical.
C．Indifferent. D．Concerned.
35．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．The Diverse Patterns of Bird Migration
B．The Timing Mismatch of Western Tanagers
C．The Impact of Climate Change on Migratory Birds
D．The Vulnerability of Bird Species to Various Threats
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。
Even though it’s easy to see the latest movies at home，there’s still nothing quite like watching a film in the cinema on the biggest screen possible.Nowadays，the price of movie tickets can be a bit shocking. 36 There are a number of ways you can bring the cost down to make it more affordable.
Consider a membership
Some cinema memberships offer free tickets and then discounts on future visits. 37 But if you are going once a month，then the all-you-can-watch memberships at some cinemas will not be good value.As a result，you’ll need to go every week to cover the huge membership fee.
Attend on Discount Days
In addition to cheaper seats at matinees，you can also save money at the movies by attending on certain days. 38 Some theaters have “Discount Tuesdays”，for example，offering tickets for only $ 5 throughout the day，including evening showings.
Go to a Drive-in
39 Drive-in movie theaters have made a comeback，opening up in busy city centers as well as in the remote countryside.Drive-in tickets can be cheaper than at a traditional movie theater.And if the drive-in charges by the car，call your friends！ 40
So，if you’re willing to look for discounts and try some of the suggestions above for saving money at the movies，you can lower your costs and have a good time.
A．Bring your own snacks instead.
B．But the ticket cost shouldn’t be a problem.
C．You can share the entry fee and save some money.
D．Another choice is watching movies without leaving your car.
E．So if you are a regular movie-goer，they’re worth signing up.
F．Many movie theaters offer price discounts on certain weekdays.
G．It might also be convenient to buy a movie ticket in advance online.
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。
Smith Justice and his son were coming back from the dentist when they saw a homeless man in the road.Smith 41 to give the man some money，but didn’t have any cash.His son suggested giving the man the 30 cents he had.But Smith was 42 .He didn’t want to give this man just 30 cents since the man 43 needed all the help he could get.Moreover，his own pride and thoughts of the homeless man’s unknown 44 to receiving just thirty cents was standing 45 .
Smith told his son what people saw as a good thing was not good enough to make a 46 in someone’s life.But his son insisted.Smith 47 the window and said to the man，“Sorry，man.I don’t have any 48 on me but my son wants to give you everything he has right now.” The homeless man smiled，“Bless you，little man！” At that moment，the only thing 49 the brightness of the man’s smile was the bigger smile on the little boy’s face.
A chain reaction of kindness 50 behind them that day in Nashville，Tennessee，as other people rolled down their windows to 51 ，too.Smith suddenly 52 that he was the only problem in this situation.He said，“My little boy 53 me by his actions that it’s always about the heart.It doesn’t 54 how much you have or how little. 55 love and sincerity will often bless others more than we think.”
41．A.managed B．promised
C．intended D．agreed
42．A.confused B．doubtful
C．tense D．hesitant
43．A.normally B．clearly
C．secretly D．formally
44．A.reaction B．contribution
C．objection D．solution
45．A.out of sight B．out of control
C．in the way D．in the charge
46．A.fortune B．difference
C．name D．commitment
47．A.rolled down B．reached for
C．looked through D．lifted up
48．A.check B．card
C．cash D．food
49．A.matching B．replacing
C．reflecting D．showing
50．A.changed B．stopped
C．remained D．started
51．A.greet B．smile
C．chat D．donate
52．A.remembered B．realized
C．accepted D．regretted
53．A.reminded B．comforted
C．praised D．warned
54．A.help B．work
C．mean D．matter
55．A.Returning B．Accepting
C．Spreading D．Seeking
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。
Rice is the most common food for a large part of the world’s human population.Its biological cycle 56. (range) from about 95 days to around 250 days.It’s important to harvest rice crops on time.If we harvest too early，the 57. (collect) grains will not be fully grown.When crops are harvested late，grains will fall onto the ground，leading to heavy losses.As 58. general rule，the harvest may begin only when grains have a golden color.
Harvesting can take place manually(手动地) or mechanically.In manual harvesting，farmers collect rice plants 59. (use) sharp knives.Then，they carefully remove the grains.Mechanical harvesting can be done with machines that combine all the 60.____________(function)，such as cutting and threshing(脱粒)．
After harvesting，rice seeds contain a lot of moisture(水分).61. (normal)，farmers dry the grains out before storage 62. (prevent) them from going bad.There are mainly two approaches to making grains dry—the traditional method and the mechanical one.Because of its low and almost zero cost，the traditional drying method 63. (prefer) in plenty of countries.Farmers spread the grains over places 64. it’s easy for them to receive sunlight.The mechanical drying method uses different types of dryers to remove water 65.____________ grains.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假设你是李华，你所在的英语社团下周将举办一场题为“How to Spend Money Reasonably”的演讲比赛，请你就此写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1．阐述你的观点；
2．给出具体建议。
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。
How to Spend Money Reasonably
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 grew up in a small town where the primary school was ten minutes’ walk from my home.So I would rush back home for lunch.
One lunchtime when I was in the fourth grade will always be kept in my mind.I had been picked to be the princess in the school play.However，no matter how smoothly I read lines at home，the moment I stepped on stage，every word escaped me.Finally，my teacher took me aside，explaining in a kind voice，“I had written the narrator’s(旁白) part in the play.Are you willing to change roles？” I had to hold back tears as I nodded，watching helplessly my part go to another girl.
I felt too ashamed to tell my mother what happened when I went home for lunch that day.But she sensed I was different，she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard.
It was a lovely spring day with the rose vine turning green.Under the huge tree，we could see bunches of yellow dandelions(蒲公英) in the grass as if a painter had touched our landscape with dabs of gold.I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion.“I think I’m going to clear all the weeds(草)，” she said，pulling it out by its roots.“You see，we’ll have only beautiful roses in this garden.”
“But I like dandelions，” I protested.“All flowers are beautiful—even dandelions.”
My mother looked at me seriously.“Yes，every flower gives pleasure in its own way，doesn’t it？” She asked thoughtfully.I gave her an approving nod，secretly pleased that the dandelions could survive my mom’s weeding plan.“And that is true of people too，” she continued.“Not everyone can be a princess，but there is no shame in that.” Relieved that she had guessed my pain，I couldn’t help breaking into tears.
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。
I told her what had happened.
Finally came the big day.
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 does the woman invite the man to do
A．Teach music.
B．Go to a party.
C．Play the piano.
2．What will the woman do next
A．Ride a horse.
B．Get some carrots.
C．Leave the farm.
3．How many books does the man want to borrow
A．4. B．5. C．6.
4．What was probably the woman’s favorite music in college
A．Pop music.
B．Rock and roll.
C．Country music.
5．What will the weather probably be like this weekend
A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Snowy.
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 color is Frodo’s tail
A．White. B．Orange. C．Black.
7．What does the man ask the woman for
A．Her phone number.
B．Her address.
C．Her name.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What does the woman think of her job
A．Challenging.
B．Attractive.
C．Well-paid.
9．What has the woman decided to do
A．Try for another job.
B．Learn a new language.
C．Get full-time education.
10．Where are the speakers going
A．To a concert hall.
B．To a company.
C．To a school.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What actions have the speakers already taken to help the environment
A．They have collected used cardboard.
B．They have cleaned up the park.
C．They have planted trees.
12．What does the man suggest
A．Buying reusable products.
B．Setting up a clean-up day.
C．Collecting plastic bottles.
13．What is the man going to do for the activity
A．Arrange time.
B．Prepare supplies.
C．Contact neighbors.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．When does the conversation take place
A．On Sunday.
B．On Saturday.
C．On Friday.
15．How does the woman feel about the news
A．Confused.
B．Happy.
C．Understanding.
16．What does the man say about his dog
A．She had a short life.
B．She died of natural causes.
C．She should get better soon.
17．What does the woman offer to do
A．Call the man more often.
B．Cook something for the man.
C．Invite the man to another party.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What was Jason invited to do in Project HOPE
A．To be a volunteer.
B．To be a trainer.
C．To be a doctor.
19．What are people advised to do
A．Practice new skills.
B．Plant more vegetables.
C．Develop healthy lifestyles.
20．Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To share his volunteer experience.
B．To introduce a training course.
C．To discuss health problems.
答案　1.C　2.B　3.A　4.B　5.B　6.C　7.A
8．C　9.B　10.A　11.A　12.B　13.B　14.B
15．C　16.B　17.B　18.A　19.C　20.A
【听力材料】
Text 1
M：Are you still having violin lessons
W：No.Now I’m teaching myself to play keyboard.I want to play it in my brother’s band.Why don’t you join us He also needs someone to play the piano.
Text 2
W：The horse has a temper.I dare not ride it.
M：You can give it some carrots so that you can get close to it quickly.
W：That’s a good idea.I’ll ask the farmer for some.
Text 3
W：What can I do for you
M：I want to borrow two short stories and two textbooks.
Text 4
M：How long is it since you fell in love with country music
W：Not very long.Only after I graduated from college.Before that，I often listened to rock and roll.But now I enjoy some relaxing music.
Text 5
W：Hi，Steve.Did you check the weather for this week
M：Hi，Laura.Yes，I did.Everything will be fine tomorrow.But it looks like it will rain this weekend.At least it’s not going to snow for another month.
Text 6
M：Good afternoon，Miss.Can I help you
W：Yes.I have lost my cat.I’ve been searching my neighborhood for two days but found nothing.
M：What does your cat look like
W：His body is white，but his tail is black，and his name is Frodo.
M：I’m afraid I haven’t seen a cat like that.There was an orange cat named Terry this morning，but the owner came for her a while later.
W：Could you keep an eye out for him
M：Sure.Can I have your phone number
W：Of course.It’s 07786643091.
Text 7
W：I’ve decided to go to night school to learn a new skill.
M：Night school
W：Yeah，I’ve been doing the same job for years and I need a new challenge.
M：What did you say You aren’t going to give up your job，are you
W：Now that’s an attractive idea.But I’m not silly.I’m on such a good salary.What I was thinking was to learn another language.Then I can use my new language skills to do some serious travelling when I go on holiday.
M：Enough dreaming of holidays.We need to get going，or we will be late for the concert.
W：Right，I’ll go get dressed.
M：Hurry up! I’ve called a taxi.It’s coming in ten minutes.
Text 8
M：Are you okay，Amanda You look deep in thought.
W：Yes，I’ve just been thinking about what I should say in the community meeting about protecting our community environment.
M：And what have you come up with
W：Well，we have already done a lot at home.For example，we don’t buy products that come in plastic bottles，and we collect all of our cardboard.
M：That’s right，and we encourage our friends and family to do the same.
W：So，I think we need to do something that will have a large influence.
M：How about organizing a community-wide environmental action day We could gather volunteers to clean up our local park and plant some trees.
W：That’s great! We can also invite our neighbors to join us!
M：Excellent! I’ll start organizing things we might need，like bags for the rubbish and gloves to protect our hands and keep them clean.
W：Thank you.I believe that by working together，we can achieve great things!
Text 9
M：Hi.Sara.
W：Hey，Jimmy.What’s up I never thought you’d be home on a Saturday night!
M：I’m just calling to tell you that I won’t be able to make it to your party tomorrow.My dog died today.
W：Oh，I’m so sorry to hear that! What happened
M：I’m not exactly sure.I came home from work tonight and she wasn’t moving.I took her to the hospital and they said her heart had stopped.
W：That’s awful.Don’t worry about coming to the party.I completely understand.
M：Thanks.She was 15 years old，so at least she had a good long life.I think she simply died of old age.I just need a few days to myself，but I should be feeling back to normal pretty soon.
W：Of course.If there’s anything you need，just give me a call.I can make you some food，or come spend some time with you if you want me to.
M：Thanks.You’re a good friend.Have fun at the party.I’ll talk to you soon.
Text 10
M：Good morning everyone，my name is Jason.I first came to Project HOPE to see a doctor for my heart problems.One year later，I was invited by my friend to join them as a volunteer under the health program of Project HOPE.At first，I had no idea how to provide necessary information for patients.After a training course and with my family’s support，I learned a lot and became more confident.I have helped raise awareness about healthy living，such as encouraging people to eat more vegetables.I find this meaningful and hope to encourage even more people in my community to choose a healthy lifestyle.This experience is very valuable for me.It helps me grow personally by building skills while contributing to my community.All in all，this experience is a good chance for me to discover myself and give my life a sense of purpose.
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
Dive into the world of money with these 4 books that aim to educate and empower young readers on the importance of financial knowledge and smart money management.
Why Money Matters by Deborah Meaden
You might recognize investor and business owner Deborah Meaden from TV’s Dragon’s Den.She shares her expert knowledge of how money works and shapes the world.Part of the Little Experts series，the book is easy-to-read with lots of lively drawings.
Cash by Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Subtitled “How to Earn It，Save It，Spend It，Grow It，Give It”，this is an entertaining and informative guide to managing your money.It’s designed to help children make the right decisions with their cash.The author is currently exploring non-fiction books as a writer in residence for the reading charity Book Trust.
Economics by Eduard Altarriba
Get the bigger picture and explore the wider world of economics and finance with this illustrated book.It explores some of the complicated ideas you may have heard about，such as inflation and the cost of living，and it’s an interesting introduction to the ways that money affects our lives and society.
Rebel Girls Money Matters by Alexa von Tobel
Whether your piggy bank is empty or overflowing，you’ll find plenty of useful information in this fun financial guide from the creative team behind the Rebel Girls books.With interactive quizzes，Q & As with experts and real-life examples，it explains how credit cards work and how to create a budget.
语篇解读　这是一篇应用文，文章介绍了四本旨在教育和增强年轻读者对金融知识和聪明理财的重要性的认识的书籍。
21．What do Why Money Matters and Economics have in common
A．They are both written for adult readers.
B．They both use pictures to explain things.
C．They are both written by business owners.
D．They both explain difficult economic ideas.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据Why Money Matters部分中“Part of the Little Experts series，the book is easy-to-read with lots of lively drawings.”和Economics部分中“Get the bigger picture and explore the wider world of economics and finance with this illustrated book.”可知，这两本书的共同点是都用图片来解释事物，故选B。
22．What is special about Rebel Girls Money Matters
A．It shows how money affects the society.
B．It explains how to apply for a credit card.
C．It includes quizzes，Q & As and examples.
D．It costs you all the money in your piggy bank.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据Rebel Girls Money Matters部分中“With interactive quizzes，Q & As with experts and real-life examples，it explains how credit cards work and how to create a budget.”可知，该书的特殊之处在于包括小测验、问答和例子。故选C。
23．Who are the four books intended for
A．Children. B．Adults.
C．Travelers. D．Experts.
答案　A
解析　写作对象题。根据文章内容，结合第一段“Dive into the world of money with these 4 books that aim to educate and empower young readers on the importance of financial knowledge and smart money management.”可知，这四本书旨在教育和增强年轻读者对金融知识和聪明理财的重要性的认识，有些书还配有插图，故是给孩子看的，故选A。
B
I teach English in developing countries.One day，while I was traveling alone，I saw a teenager selling paintings on the street.He called out to me，saying that he made all the pictures himself，and he was saving up money for school.In a different city，I might have bought one，but I figured that he could be some sort of scam artist，so I thanked him and kept walking.As I left，he asked if I had just a bit of change to spare.I did，but I told him no.
After a few hours of shopping and roaming，I found myself back on the same street.Everyone was shouting and everyone looked really excited，and it seemed they were celebrating a special festival.I tried to leave down a side alley，but it was full of people shoving(推) each other.A group of at least six policemen was walking right toward the crowd.They were clearly trying to keep the order，and I had walked right into the middle of it.
Suddenly，I heard a voice yell at me from a half-opened door.“Hey！”I didn’t know who it was，but I knew right away that this was someone trying to help me.I rushed toward the door and saw the face of that teenaged artist.He opened the door enough for me to enter，and I did.He said he’d recognized me from before.I asked him why he wanted to help me，and he just shrugged.
As we waited for the noises outside to die down，he gave me a tour of the place.It was truly beautiful.He didn’t try to sell me anything or demand any sort of payment for his help.When finally it was a good time to leave，I asked if I could buy one of his multicolored landscapes，and it was a way to have something to remember him by.I still have that landscape up on my wall.When I look at it，I think about the warm-hearted young artist.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了在一次旅行中，作者因一位少年画家的善行而感动，尽管起初对其持怀疑态度，但最终购得一幅画作为美好回忆的见证。
24．What can be inferred about the author from paragraph 1
A．He was saving up money.
B．He thought he met cheating.
C．He had no change with him.
D．He had bought a painting before.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段中“In a different city，I might have bought one，but I figured that he could be some sort of scam artist，so I thanked him and kept walking.As I left，he asked if I had just a bit of change to spare.I did，but I told him no.”可知，作者认为对方是骗子，即使自己有零钱，也告诉对方没有，即作者以为自己遇到了行骗行为。故选B。
25．What happened to the author in paragraph 2
A．He was trapped in the crowd.
B．He called the police for help.
C．He was engaged in the activity.
D．He got injured on the way back.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段中“I tried to leave down a side alley，but it was full of people shoving(推) each other.A group of at least six policemen was walking right toward the crowd.They were clearly trying to keep the order，and I had walked right into the middle of it.”可知，街上非常拥挤，而作者正好走到中间，由此可知，作者被困在了人群中。故选A。
26．Why did the teenaged artist open the door for the author
A．He was curious about the author.
B．He had to ask the author a favor.
C．He recognized and assisted the author.
D．He invited the author to enjoy his works.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中“He said he’d recognized me from before.I asked him why he wanted to help me，and he just shrugged.”可知，这位少年画家认出了作者，所以为作者打开门，提供帮助。故选C。
27．What impressed the author most
A．The beauty of the place.
B．The young artist’s talents.
C．The multicolored landscapes.
D．The young artist’s kindness.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“When finally it was a good time to leave，I asked if I could buy one of his multicolored landscapes，and it was a way to have something to remember him by.I still have that landscape up on my wall.When I look at it，I think about the warm-hearted young artist.”可知，令作者印象最深的是这位少年画家的善良。故选D。
C
Out of a total of 308,000 entries in the Oxford English Dictionary，just 366 words begin with the letter “x”，and very few of those make it into most people’s vocabulary.However，the letter is welcomed in popular culture and by brands，such as X-Files，X-Factor，X-man，X-rays and Planet X.
The letter “x” has had somewhat puzzling history，perhaps contributing to its malleable(可塑的) meanings.It first came from a Phoenician letter called “samekh”，meaning fish.The Greeks borrowed it，called it “Chi”，used it for the “kh” sound and wrote it as a cross.The Romans later adopted the “x” sound from Chalcidian alphabet(字母表)，a Western variant of the Greek alphabet，and combined it with the “Chi” (x) symbol and “x” as we know it today was born.
The tech industry seems to have a particular preference for the letter.This week，the 24th letter of the alphabet was the focus of the spotlight once again，as Elon Musk announced an unexpected rename of Twitter—the social media company he bought in October 2022 for $44 bn.The site’s iconic(图标的) blue bird logo is no more，replaced by a black letter “X”，part of Musk’s long-term plan to be a “platform that can deliver，well...everything”．And he also named an early Tesla car Model X，and his space exploration programme Space X.
Besides Musk’s X，there’s Microsoft’s gaming console Xbox，Sony’s Xperia smartphone，Apple’s iPhone X and operating system OS X．In 2010，Google chose the letter for the name of its secret idea-testing laboratory，first known as Google x and now simply X.
So why do the tech giants prefer “x”，this one single letter，when there are 25 others they could use instead Tony Thorne，Director of the Slang and New Language Archive at King’s College，London，thought its shape can signify everything from love (the kiss we used to end our emails and texts)，to absence，and even death (as with the skull and crossbones)．“It’s impressive and people see it as an attempt to appear enigmatic—a symbol of unknowns and possibilities，” he tells BBC Culture.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了字母X的发展和产生，以及人们对这个字母的喜爱。
28．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．How the letter “x” changed the history.
B．How the letter “x” was created by the Greeks.
C．How the letter “x” developed and came into being.
D．How the letter “x” was originally used by Phoenicians.
答案　C
解析　段落大意题。根据第二段“The letter ‘x’ has had somewhat puzzling history...It first came from a Phoenician letter called ‘samekh’．..The Romans later adopted the ‘x’ sound from Chalcidian alphabet(字母表)...‘x’ as we know it today was born.”可知，第二段主要讲了字母“x”是如何发展和产生的。故选C。
29．Why are other tech companies mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To stress the importance of the letter.
B．To list the reasons why they prefer the letter.
C．To provide the historical background of the letter.
D．To further show tech companies favor the letter.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第四段“Besides Musk’s X，there’s Microsoft’s gaming console Xbox，Sony’s Xperia smartphone，Apple’s iPhone X and operating system OS X．In 2010，Google chose the letter for the name of its secret idea-testing laboratory，first known as Google x and now simply X．”可推知，第四段提到了其他科技公司是为了进一步表明科技公司喜爱这个字母。故选D。
30．What does the underlined word “enigmatic” mean in the last paragraph
A．Mysterious. B．Attractive.
C．Typical. D．Intelligent.
答案　A
解析　词义猜测题。根据画线词后文“a symbol of unknowns and possibilities”可知，X是未知和可能性的象征，即具有神秘性。故画线词“enigmatic”意为“神秘的”。故选A。
31．What can we know about the letter “x”？
A．Its shape seldom appears in our daily life.
B．It’s powerful and charming in the tech industry.
C．Words that begin with the letter are widely used.
D．The sounds of the letter are the same through history.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段“So why do the tech giants prefer ‘x’．..its shape can signify everything from love...to absence，and even death...‘It’s impressive...’”可知，字母“x”在科技行业是强大而迷人的。故选B。
D
In the spring，the western tanagers(唐纳雀) prepared to migrate(迁徙) thousands of miles to the forests of the Mountain West，flying through grasslands，deserts，and occasionally，suburban yards.
To fuel them on their lengthy journey，western tanagers feed on insects and berries.They must take advantage of the early-season boom in insects that started with springtime plant growth to produce healthy young.But as global climate change caused spring to start earlier，birds such as western tanagers were arriving at their destination after what was known as “green-up”，when flowers began blooming and insects popped up.With the shift of the time when plants put out new leaves，western tanagers became more likely to reach their destinations when food is in shortage or after insect numbers have begun to drop.
Scott Loss，a professor at Oklahoma State University and his colleagues used satellite imagery to calculate the average start of spring green-up along the typical migration routes of 150 North American bird species，and then compared that timing with the current green-up.They found that spring was indeed beginning earlier along birds’ migration routes.The trend continued this year.
The paper continued to build this picture of the inability of birds to track the changing seasons caused by climate change.Timing mismatches between birds and their food could affect whether birds survived the migration and how many chicks they had.
Morgan Tingley，a researcher at UCLA said that the migration research could indicate conservation efforts in the future.“Part of it suggested which species were vulnerable(易受伤害的) to various threats，” Tingley said.“This added to the knowledge about vulnerability of a wide range of bird species.” And he hoped that the information would serve to highlight the urgent need to lower greenhouse-gas emissions as fast as possible：“It was really important，if we couldn’t address climate change immediately，to try to stop habitat loss as much as we can.”
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了气候变化影响了候鸟的生存，介绍了相关研究以及启发。
32．During the migration，what will happen to the western tanagers after “green-up”？
A．They will struggle to find enough insects and berries.
B．They will have difficulty finding suitable nesting sites.
C．They will hardly find blooming flowers for reproduction.
D．They will find it hard to survive harsher weather conditions.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段中“To fuel them on their lengthy journey，western tanagers feed on insects and berries.”以及“With the shift of the time when plants put out new leaves，western tanagers became more likely to reach their destinations when food is in shortage or after insect numbers have begun to drop.”可知，在迁徙过程中，唐纳雀在“返青”后将很难找到足够的昆虫和浆果。故选A。
33．What is the direct result of the timing mismatch between birds and their food
A．The loss of birds’ habitats.
B．The decrease of birds’ survival rate.
C．The contribution to the greenhouse effect.
D．The increase of difficulty in biodiversity conservation.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Timing mismatches between birds and their food could affect whether birds survived the migration and how many chicks they had.”可知，鸟类和它们的食物来源之间的时间不匹配的直接结果是鸟类存活率的降低。故选B。
34．What is Morgan Tingley’s attitude towards the research findings in the last paragraph
A．Uncertain. B．Critical.
C．Indifferent. D．Concerned.
答案　D
解析　观点态度题。根据最后一段中“And he hoped that the information would serve to highlight the urgent need to lower greenhouse-gas emissions as fast as possible：‘It was really important，if we couldn’t address climate change immediately，to try to stop habitat loss as much as we can.’”可知，Morgan Tingley对研究结果的态度是关切的。故选D。
35．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．The Diverse Patterns of Bird Migration
B．The Timing Mismatch of Western Tanagers
C．The Impact of Climate Change on Migratory Birds
D．The Vulnerability of Bird Species to Various Threats
答案　C
解析　标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其根据第二段内容可知，文章主要说明了气候变化影响了候鸟的生存，并介绍了相关研究以及启发。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。
Even though it’s easy to see the latest movies at home，there’s still nothing quite like watching a film in the cinema on the biggest screen possible.Nowadays，the price of movie tickets can be a bit shocking. 36 There are a number of ways you can bring the cost down to make it more affordable.
Consider a membership
Some cinema memberships offer free tickets and then discounts on future visits. 37 But if you are going once a month，then the all-you-can-watch memberships at some cinemas will not be good value.As a result，you’ll need to go every week to cover the huge membership fee.
Attend on Discount Days
In addition to cheaper seats at matinees，you can also save money at the movies by attending on certain days. 38 Some theaters have “Discount Tuesdays”，for example，offering tickets for only $ 5 throughout the day，including evening showings.
Go to a Drive-in
39 Drive-in movie theaters have made a comeback，opening up in busy city centers as well as in the remote countryside.Drive-in tickets can be cheaper than at a traditional movie theater.And if the drive-in charges by the car，call your friends！ 40
So，if you’re willing to look for discounts and try some of the suggestions above for saving money at the movies，you can lower your costs and have a good time.
A．Bring your own snacks instead.
B．But the ticket cost shouldn’t be a problem.
C．You can share the entry fee and save some money.
D．Another choice is watching movies without leaving your car.
E．So if you are a regular movie-goer，they’re worth signing up.
F．Many movie theaters offer price discounts on certain weekdays.
G．It might also be convenient to buy a movie ticket in advance online.
36．答案　B
解析　上文“Nowadays，the price of movie tickets can be a bit shocking.”说明目前电影票价很高，B项“但票价应该不是问题”与上文构成转折关系，并引出下文解决方法的介绍。故选B项。
37．答案　E
解析　上文“Some cinema memberships offer free tickets and then discounts on future visits.”说明办理一些电影院的会员可以获得免费电影票，以后再去还可以打折，E项“因此，如果你经常看电影，注册会员是值得的”和上文构成因果关系，选项中“they”指代上文中“memberships”。故选E项。
38．答案　F
解析　上文“In addition to cheaper seats at matinees，you can also save money at the movies by attending on certain days.”说明在特定的日子看电影能省钱。F项“许多电影院在某些工作日提供价格折扣”衔接上文，说明在特定的日子看电影能省钱的原因。故选F项。
39．答案　D
解析　根据小标题“Go to a Drive-in”并结合上文提到的去电影院观影的传统方式可知，此处需要一个引出露天汽车电影院的句子。D项“另一个选择是看电影不离开自己的车”与后文描述的露天汽车电影院的复兴和价格优势相呼应。故选D项。
40．答案　C
解析　上文“And if the drive-in charges by the car，call your friends！”提到露天汽车电影院如果按车收费，可以叫上朋友，C项“你们可以分摊入场费，省点钱”说明和朋友一起去露天汽车影院看电影的好处，衔接恰当，故选C项。
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。
Smith Justice and his son were coming back from the dentist when they saw a homeless man in the road.Smith 41 to give the man some money，but didn’t have any cash.His son suggested giving the man the 30 cents he had.But Smith was 42 .He didn’t want to give this man just 30 cents since the man 43 needed all the help he could get.Moreover，his own pride and thoughts of the homeless man’s unknown 44 to receiving just thirty cents was standing 45 .
Smith told his son what people saw as a good thing was not good enough to make a 46 in someone’s life.But his son insisted.Smith 47 the window and said to the man，“Sorry，man.I don’t have any 48 on me but my son wants to give you everything he has right now.” The homeless man smiled，“Bless you，little man！” At that moment，the only thing 49 the brightness of the man’s smile was the bigger smile on the little boy’s face.
A chain reaction of kindness 50 behind them that day in Nashville，Tennessee，as other people rolled down their windows to 51 ，too.Smith suddenly 52 that he was the only problem in this situation.He said，“My little boy 53 me by his actions that it’s always about the heart.It doesn’t 54 how much you have or how little. 55 love and sincerity will often bless others more than we think.”
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Smith和儿子在路上看到一个无家可归的人时，身上没有现金，儿子想要将身上仅有的30美分给他，然而觉得钱少了，但儿子却坚持这么做。最后，他明白了，帮助不在于多少，而Smith在于爱和真诚的传递。
41．A.managed B．promised
C．intended D．agreed
答案　C
解析　manage设法做；promise承诺；intend打算；agree同意。根据后文“His son suggested giving the man the 30 cents he had.”可知，此处指Smith打算给无家可归的那个人一些钱，故选C。
42．A.confused B．doubtful
C．tense D．hesitant
答案　D
解析　confused困惑的；doubtful怀疑的；tense紧张的；hesitant犹豫的。根据后文“He didn’t want to give this man just 30 cents since the man needed all the help he could get.”可知，此处指Smith犹豫了，因为那个人看起来不仅仅只需要这30美分，故选D。
43．A.normally B．clearly
C．secretly D．formally
答案　B
解析　normally正常地；clearly明显地，清楚地；secretly秘密地；formally正式地。根据前文“when they saw a homeless man in the road”可知，此处指很明显，这个无家可归的人需要的是更多的帮助，故选B。
44．A.reaction B．contribution
C．objection D．solution
答案　A
解析　reaction反应；contribution贡献，捐款，稿件；objection拒绝；solution解决方法。根据空后“to receiving just thirty cents”可知，此处指无家可归的人收到30美分的反应，故选A。
45．A.out of sight B．out of control
C．in the way D．in the charge
答案　C
解析　out of sight看不见；out of control不受控制；in the way妨碍，阻碍；in the charge由……负责。根据前文“He didn’t want to give this man just 30 cents”可知，他本就不想只给30美分，故此处指他的自尊和对这个无家可归的人收到钱时未知的反应也阻碍了他给出30美分，故选C。
46．A.fortune B．difference
C．name D．commitment
答案　B
解析　fortune财富，运气；commitment承诺，献身。根据空前“what people saw as a good thing was not good enough”可知，此处指人们认为的好事不足以对一个人的生活产生影响。make a difference意为“产生影响，起作用”，故选B。
47．A.rolled down B．reached for
C．looked through D．lifted up
答案　A
解析　roll down摇下；reach for伸手去够；look through通过……看；lift up抬起。根据后文“as other people rolled down their windows to ，too”可知，此处指摇下车窗，故选A。
48．A.check B．card
C．cash D．food
答案　C
解析　check支票；cash现金。根据前文“Smith to give the man some money，but didn’t have any cash.”可知，此处指Smith身上没有现金，故选C。
49．A.matching B．replacing
C．reflecting D．showing
答案　A
解析　match匹配，配得上；replace替代；reflect反映，思考；show展示，显示。根据空后“the brightness of the man’s smile”可知，此处指唯一配得上他灿烂的笑容的就是小男孩更灿烂的笑容，故选A。
50．A.changed B．stopped
C．remained D．started
答案　D
解析　remain继续存在。根据后文“as other people rolled down their windows to ，too”可知，此处指很多人像他们一样帮助那个无家可归的人，故指开始了一连串的善举，故选D。
51．A.greet B．smile
C．chat D．donate
答案　D
解析　greet打招呼；chat聊天；donate捐赠。根据前文“but my son wants to give you everything he has right now”可知，Smith的儿子将身上所有的钱都给了那个无家可归的人，故此处指其他人像他们一样，摇下车窗，给路边无家可归的人捐赠一些钱，故选D。
52．A.remembered B．realized
C．accepted D．regretted
答案　B
解析　remember记住；realize意识到；accept接受；regret遗憾，后悔。根据后文“that he was the only problem in this situation”可知，此处指Smith意识到，他自己才是问题所在，故选B。
53．A.reminded B．comforted
C．praised D．warned
答案　A
解析　remind提醒；comfort安慰；praise表扬；warn警告。根据空后“me by his actions that it’s always about the heart”可知，此处指儿子通过自己的行为提醒Smith，这一切都与心灵有关，故选A。
54．A.help B．work
C．mean D．matter
答案　D
解析　work起作用，生效；mean意味着；matter有关系，要紧。根据空后“how much you have or how little”可知，此处指你可以赠予的是多还是少都没关系，故选D。
55．A.Returning B．Accepting
C．Spreading D．Seeking
答案　C
解析　return归还；accept接受；spread传递，传播；seek寻找。根据前文“A chain reaction of kindness behind them that day in Nashville，Tennessee，as other people rolled down their windows to ，too.”可知，此处指传递爱和真诚，故选C。
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。
Rice is the most common food for a large part of the world’s human population.Its biological cycle 56. (range) from about 95 days to around 250 days.It’s important to harvest rice crops on time.If we harvest too early，the 57. (collect) grains will not be fully grown.When crops are harvested late，grains will fall onto the ground，leading to heavy losses.As 58. general rule，the harvest may begin only when grains have a golden color.
Harvesting can take place manually(手动地) or mechanically.In manual harvesting，farmers collect rice plants 59. (use) sharp knives.Then，they carefully remove the grains.Mechanical harvesting can be done with machines that combine all the 60.____________(function)，such as cutting and threshing(脱粒)．
After harvesting，rice seeds contain a lot of moisture(水分).61. (normal)，farmers dry the grains out before storage 62. (prevent) them from going bad.There are mainly two approaches to making grains dry—the traditional method and the mechanical one.Because of its low and almost zero cost，the traditional drying method 63. (prefer) in plenty of countries.Farmers spread the grains over places 64. it’s easy for them to receive sunlight.The mechanical drying method uses different types of dryers to remove water 65.____________ grains.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了大米是世界上大部分人口最常见的食物，以及水稻的收割和干燥方式。
56．答案　ranges
解析　考查时态和主谓一致。句子陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为cycle，谓语用第三人称单数形式。故填ranges。
57．答案　collected
解析　考查非谓语动词。collect与逻辑主语grains之间是被动关系，应用过去分词形式collected作定语，故填collected。
58．答案　a
解析　考查冠词。短语as a general rule表示“一般来说”。故填a。
59．答案　using
解析　考查非谓语动词。此处use与逻辑主语farmers构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填using。
60．答案　functions
解析　考查名词的数。根据后文such as cutting and threshing(脱粒)可知，此处表示不止一个功能，名词应用复数形式。故填functions。
61．答案　Normally
解析　考查副词。修饰后文句子应用副词normally，作状语，句首单词首字母大写。故填Normally。
62．答案　to prevent
解析　考查非谓语动词。空处作目的状语，应用动词不定式形式。故填to prevent。
63．答案　is preferred
解析　考查时态、语态和主谓一致。主语method与谓语prefer构成被动关系，且句子陈述事实，应用一般现在时的被动语态，主语是the traditional drying method，be动词使用is。故填is preferred。
64．答案　where
解析　考查定语从句。空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词places，关系词在从句作地点状语，故用关系副词where。故填where。
65．答案　from
解析　考查介词。短语remove...from...表示“从……中去除……”。故填from。
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假设你是李华，你所在的英语社团下周将举办一场题为“How to Spend Money Reasonably”的演讲比赛，请你就此写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1．阐述你的观点；
2．给出具体建议。
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。
How to Spend Money Reasonably
参考范文
How to Spend Money Reasonably
Boys and girls，
In daily life，we all get pocket money from our parents or relatives.Some students spend it the moment they get it，while the others save it for later use.In my opinion，we should spend money on meaningful things.
Wanting to spend money reasonably，I call on every one of us to make a careful savings plan.In addition，we can open a savings account.Whenever we get pocket money，we should put some of it into the bank account.Only in this way can our money be better managed.Most importantly，we will gradually develop the habit of saving money.
I sincerely hope that everyone can spend money reasonably.Thank you.
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 grew up in a small town where the primary school was ten minutes’ walk from my home.So I would rush back home for lunch.
One lunchtime when I was in the fourth grade will always be kept in my mind.I had been picked to be the princess in the school play.However，no matter how smoothly I read lines at home，the moment I stepped on stage，every word escaped me.Finally，my teacher took me aside，explaining in a kind voice，“I had written the narrator’s(旁白) part in the play.Are you willing to change roles？” I had to hold back tears as I nodded，watching helplessly my part go to another girl.
I felt too ashamed to tell my mother what happened when I went home for lunch that day.But she sensed I was different，she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard.
It was a lovely spring day with the rose vine turning green.Under the huge tree，we could see bunches of yellow dandelions(蒲公英) in the grass as if a painter had touched our landscape with dabs of gold.I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion.“I think I’m going to clear all the weeds(草)，” she said，pulling it out by its roots.“You see，we’ll have only beautiful roses in this garden.”
“But I like dandelions，” I protested.“All flowers are beautiful—even dandelions.”
My mother looked at me seriously.“Yes，every flower gives pleasure in its own way，doesn’t it？” She asked thoughtfully.I gave her an approving nod，secretly pleased that the dandelions could survive my mom’s weeding plan.“And that is true of people too，” she continued.“Not everyone can be a princess，but there is no shame in that.” Relieved that she had guessed my pain，I couldn’t help breaking into tears.
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。
I told her what had happened.
Finally came the big day.
参考范文
I told her what had happened.She listened and smiled reassuringly.“You will be a beautiful narrator，” she encouraged.“The narrator’s part is as important as the part of a princess.” Wearing a shining smile，my beloved mother comforted me as always she did.Her words reminded me of how much I loved to read stories aloud to her.Over the next weeks，with her constant encouragement，I learned to take pride in the role.Lunchtimes were spent reading over my lines painstakingly and talking about what I would wear.
Finally came the big day.Waiting backstage，I suddenly felt nervous，but it was at that very moment that I found a dandelion in my pocket.Looking at it，I knew my mother was out there for me，which calmed me down and brought me power.My performance turned out to be a great success.And I firmly believed the princess couldn’t have won such thunderous applause without my beautiful narration.Since then，the dandelion，a gift from my mother，has always inspired me to be a confident girl.

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