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单元检测卷(一)
(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
Music with a View
Summer may well be the favourite season of classical music lovers，with many festivals taking place worldwide.And what’s better than enjoying a live performance of your favourite piece Enjoying it in the great outdoors，of course!
Edinburgh International Festival，Scotland
It’s Edinburgh’s arts offering，and in 2023 welcomes violinist Nicola Benedetti in her first year as festival director.Picking up the baton(接力棒) from previous director Fergus Linehan，she is the first female festival director since the Festival began in 1947.Benedetti will invite some popular symphony orchestras.
August 4－August 27，eif.co.uk
Puccini Festival，Italy
Since 1930，it has been presenting Puccini’s masterpieces to crowds of thousands in beautiful Torre del Lago every summer.We’re picturing hot Italian summer days closing with a gentle warmth，together with fine opera and a cool glass of wine in hand and the waters of Lake Massaciuccoli.
July 14－August 26，puccinifestival.it
Verbier Festival，Switzerland
One of the main reasons to visit it is that it’s a magical two-week celebration of classical music at the top of the world.The festival has become known for attracting the biggest soloists(独唱者) in the world.The real magic of Verbier is its ideas of connecting great musicians at the height of their careers with ambitious young artists.
July 14－July 30，
Granada International Festival，Spain
Since 1952，it has been held in the palace to show opera，ballet，Spanish dance and more.In 2023，the festival will team up with University of Granada to invite talented students to take part in the Manuel de Falla Courses，which offer masterclasses in composition，musical analysis，performance and face-to-face talk with great musicians including Víkingur lafsson and Daniil Trifonov.
June 21－July 19，granadafestival.org
21．Who is the first female festival director of Edinburgh International Festival
A．Fergus Linehan. B．Nicola Benedetti.
C．Víkingur lafsson. D．Daniil Trifonov.
22．What do Verbier Festival and Granada International Festival have in common
A．They attract the biggest soloists.
B．They are themed on classical music.
C．They present Puccini’s masterpieces to the public.
D．They give the youth a chance to contact with musicians.
23．Which festival lasts the longest
A．Puccini Festival，Italy.
B．Verbier Festival，Switzerland.
C．Granada International Festival，Spain.
D．Edinburgh International Festival，Scotland.
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，musics，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
Florida has some of the best beaches in the world.Thousands of people visit the state to enjoy the sun and the sand.But these beaches are also home to sea turtles.Female sea turtles come from the ocean and onto these beaches at night.They dig a hole，lay many eggs，and cover their eggs with sand.They use their fins(脚蹼) to crawl back across the beach and return to the ocean.However，the creatures have a hard time on beaches now.
Local volunteers and researchers in Florida take direct action to help the turtles.They look closely at the large area of sand to locate where the sea turtles laid their eggs.When they’ve figured out where the eggs were laid，they mark the beach off so that no one can enter the area and disturb the eggs.They also collect information about the nests and tracks to help scientists study sea turtles.
Another problem for sea turtles is the quick urbanization(城市化) near beaches.Bright lights on buildings near the beach can negatively impact sea turtles.Baby sea turtles usually hatch(出壳) on the sandy beach and head to the ocean.When there is bright light coming from the other side of the shore far from the ocean，the baby turtles get confused.They do not know which way to go.Many of them do not make it to the ocean and die.Now，residents who live close to a beach try to turn off their lights at night as early as possible.
Many people believe the best way to save these creatures is through organizations like the Marine Conservancy.The Marine Conservancy helps people take steps that will help reduce the threats that put sea turtles in danger.Sometimes，turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish(水母)．They eat this trash and die.Florida residents can volunteer for beach clean-ups and make sure to pick up their own litter.However，sea turtles are still starving because of overfishing and climate change.These days，the organization aims to help the creatures find a new source of food by planting seagrass underwater.
32．How did volunteers help sea turtles
A．By increasing the size of beaches.
B．By tracking sea turtles’ movements.
C．By taking sea turtles’ eggs to the lab.
D．By limiting human entry to certain beaches.
33．Why is light pollution harmful to sea turtles in Florida
A．It may delay their normal growth.
B．It may harm their ability to reproduce.
C．It may disturb their hunting activities.
D．It may make them lose their sense of direction.
34．What might be the theme of the Marine Conservancy these days
A．Feeding sea turtles.
B．Cleaning up water pollution.
C．Fighting against overfishing.
D．Providing more habitats for sea turtles.
35．What is the best title for the text
A．Why Sea Turtles in Florida Face Survival Threats
B．How Residents Help Protect Sea Turtles in Florida
C．A Protection Organization Works to Improve Local Beaches
D．Florida Tries to Keep a Balance Between Urbanization and Protection
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。
Gift baskets are a popular gift choice.The key idea behind such a basket is that you are giving someone several smaller gifts instead of a larger one. 36 And the entire package is attractively wrapped in cellophane(玻璃纸)．
Gift baskets are almost always themed.They can be tailored to the recipients’(接受者) interests.Books and pens can be given to a writer.New lipstick and nail polish colors are always good choices for a make-up enthusiast. 37
A gift basket doesn’t have to be a basket. 38 This can be a chance to really highlight the theme.A gift basket for a gardening enthusiast could consist of seed packets，a nice pair of work gloves and a new gardening tool inside a terracotta pot or a watering can.For a movie fan，wrap a few DVDs and some popcorn in a fun serving bowl.
39 Pre-made gift baskets sit on the shelf already wrapped and ready for purchase.This is gift-giving at its easiest.Besides，some stores also offer gift baskets created right before your eyes.They allow you to select the items you would like in your basket，and then they’ll arrange and wrap the items for you.What’s more，you can also bring the contents home and make baskets only by yourself.Homemade ones allow you to have total control over the design.
Whether you create the gift baskets by your-self or not，they are excellent presents for any occasion. 40 They can be a unique way to express your appreciation and thoughtfulness and are sure to make the recipients feel special and appreciated.
A．Any container will do.
B．Not everyone likes small gift baskets.
C．These small items are usually packed in a container.
D．So don’t forget to make some for those you care about.
E．The best containers can be used long after the contents are gone.
F．Whatever they look like，gift baskets can be separated into three types.
G．These highly personalized baskets can make recipients especially enjoy receiving them.
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。
Qinqiang opera is a local Chinese opera.It is considered the 56. (large) and the most ancient musical system of all Chinese operas.According to historical records，Qinqiang opera first appeared in the Qin Dynasty，experienced great 57. (improve) in the Yuan Dynasty，was formally developed into an opera form in the Yuan Dynasty,58.________________ gained significant recognition during the Qing Dynasty.
Its repertoires(曲目) usually feature themes such as anti-wars and struggles，as well as a number of other topics of strong human interest 59. (reflect) honesty，generosity，bravery，and other characteristics of the local people.
Qinqiang is also one of the earliest operatic musical systems 60. show the emotions of human beings.61. (equip) with a set of performing skills created by the artists，Qinqiang 62. (influence) other operatic forms greatly since it came into being.
63． its unique performance recognized，four main roles in Qinqiang opera：sheng，dan，jing and chou are familiar to people.The different accents(口音) of different areas and types of folk music have contributed to the slight differences in the opera 64._____________(it) in terms of pronunciation，music，and so on.In recent years，the major types in and around Xi’an has played 65. important role in innovating and developing the art form.
第四部分　写作(满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假定你是校英语话剧俱乐部负责人李华，为庆祝校园文化节，你们准备表演话剧《哈姆雷特》，请给你校的交换生David写一封信，邀请他饰演哈姆雷特，内容包括：
1．写信意图；
2．演出目的；
3．排练时间、地点。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：《哈姆雷特》Hamlet　排练n.rehearsal
Dear David，
Yours，
Li Hua
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(一)
(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
Music with a View
Summer may well be the favourite season of classical music lovers，with many festivals taking place worldwide.And what’s better than enjoying a live performance of your favourite piece Enjoying it in the great outdoors，of course!
Edinburgh International Festival，Scotland
It’s Edinburgh’s arts offering，and in 2023 welcomes violinist Nicola Benedetti in her first year as festival director.Picking up the baton(接力棒) from previous director Fergus Linehan，she is the first female festival director since the Festival began in 1947.Benedetti will invite some popular symphony orchestras.
August 4－August 27，eif.co.uk
Puccini Festival，Italy
Since 1930，it has been presenting Puccini’s masterpieces to crowds of thousands in beautiful Torre del Lago every summer.We’re picturing hot Italian summer days closing with a gentle warmth，together with fine opera and a cool glass of wine in hand and the waters of Lake Massaciuccoli.
July 14－August 26，puccinifestival.it
Verbier Festival，Switzerland
One of the main reasons to visit it is that it’s a magical two-week celebration of classical music at the top of the world.The festival has become known for attracting the biggest soloists(独唱者) in the world.The real magic of Verbier is its ideas of connecting great musicians at the height of their careers with ambitious young artists.
July 14－July 30，
Granada International Festival，Spain
Since 1952，it has been held in the palace to show opera，ballet，Spanish dance and more.In 2023，the festival will team up with University of Granada to invite talented students to take part in the Manuel de Falla Courses，which offer masterclasses in composition，musical analysis，performance and face-to-face talk with great musicians including Víkingur lafsson and Daniil Trifonov.
June 21－July 19，granadafestival.org
21．Who is the first female festival director of Edinburgh International Festival
A．Fergus Linehan. B．Nicola Benedetti.
C．Víkingur lafsson. D．Daniil Trifonov.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据Edinburgh International Festival，Scotland部分的“...violinist Nicola Benedetti in her first year as festival director.Picking up the baton(接力棒) from previous director Fergus Linehan，she is the first female festival director since the Festival began in 1947.”可知，自1947年爱丁堡国际艺术节开始以来，妮寇拉·本内德蒂是担任该艺术节总监的首位女性。故选B。
22．What do Verbier Festival and Granada International Festival have in common
A．They attract the biggest soloists.
B．They are themed on classical music.
C．They present Puccini’s masterpieces to the public.
D．They give the youth a chance to contact with musicians.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据Verbier Festival，Switzerland部分的“The real magic of Verbier is its ideas of connecting great musicians at the height of their careers with ambitious young artists.”和Granada International Festival，Spain部分的“In 2023，the festival will team up with University of Granada to invite talented students to take part in the Manuel de Falla Courses，which offer masterclasses in composition，musical analysis，performance and face-to-face talk with great musicians”可知，这两个音乐节都给年轻人提供与音乐家接触的机会。故选D。
23．Which festival lasts the longest
A．Puccini Festival，Italy.
B．Verbier Festival，Switzerland.
C．Granada International Festival，Spain.
D．Edinburgh International Festival，Scotland.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。 对比四个音乐节的时间可知，普契尼音乐节持续时间最久，从7月14日到8月26日，共计44天。故选A。
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，musics，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
Florida has some of the best beaches in the world.Thousands of people visit the state to enjoy the sun and the sand.But these beaches are also home to sea turtles.Female sea turtles come from the ocean and onto these beaches at night.They dig a hole，lay many eggs，and cover their eggs with sand.They use their fins(脚蹼) to crawl back across the beach and return to the ocean.However，the creatures have a hard time on beaches now.
Local volunteers and researchers in Florida take direct action to help the turtles.They look closely at the large area of sand to locate where the sea turtles laid their eggs.When they’ve figured out where the eggs were laid，they mark the beach off so that no one can enter the area and disturb the eggs.They also collect information about the nests and tracks to help scientists study sea turtles.
Another problem for sea turtles is the quick urbanization(城市化) near beaches.Bright lights on buildings near the beach can negatively impact sea turtles.Baby sea turtles usually hatch(出壳) on the sandy beach and head to the ocean.When there is bright light coming from the other side of the shore far from the ocean，the baby turtles get confused.They do not know which way to go.Many of them do not make it to the ocean and die.Now，residents who live close to a beach try to turn off their lights at night as early as possible.
Many people believe the best way to save these creatures is through organizations like the Marine Conservancy.The Marine Conservancy helps people take steps that will help reduce the threats that put sea turtles in danger.Sometimes，turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish(水母)．They eat this trash and die.Florida residents can volunteer for beach clean-ups and make sure to pick up their own litter.However，sea turtles are still starving because of overfishing and climate change.These days，the organization aims to help the creatures find a new source of food by planting seagrass underwater.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了海龟在佛罗里达海滩上面临的困境以及人们所采取的保护措施。
32．How did volunteers help sea turtles
A．By increasing the size of beaches.
B．By tracking sea turtles’ movements.
C．By taking sea turtles’ eggs to the lab.
D．By limiting human entry to certain beaches.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When they’ve figured out where the eggs were laid，they mark the beach off so that no one can enter the area and disturb the eggs.”可知，志愿者们通过限制人类进入埋龟蛋的海滩区域来帮助海龟。故选D。
33．Why is light pollution harmful to sea turtles in Florida
A．It may delay their normal growth.
B．It may harm their ability to reproduce.
C．It may disturb their hunting activities.
D．It may make them lose their sense of direction.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When there is bright light coming from the other side of the shore far from the ocean，the baby turtles get confused.They do not know which way to go.Many of them do not make it to the ocean and die.”可知，光污染会让海龟失去方向感，找不到去往大海的道路。故选D。
34．What might be the theme of the Marine Conservancy these days
A．Feeding sea turtles.
B．Cleaning up water pollution.
C．Fighting against overfishing.
D．Providing more habitats for sea turtles.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“However，sea turtles are still starving because of overfishing and climate change.These days，the organization aims to help the creatures find a new source of food by planting seagrass underwater.”可知，海龟面临饥饿威胁，该组织打算通过水下培育海草，为海龟开辟新的食物补给渠道。可推测出，该组织近来的主题是“喂养海龟”。故选A。
35．What is the best title for the text
A．Why Sea Turtles in Florida Face Survival Threats
B．How Residents Help Protect Sea Turtles in Florida
C．A Protection Organization Works to Improve Local Beaches
D．Florida Tries to Keep a Balance Between Urbanization and Protection
答案　B
解析　标题归纳题。第一段指出海龟在海滩上面临困境，第二段讲述当地保护海龟的措施，第三段指出光污染对海龟的伤害以及附近居民通过尽早关灯来帮助海龟，第四段讲述海洋保护组织保护海龟的措施。全文讲述多方保护海龟的具体措施，B项“佛罗里达州居民如何帮助保护海龟”契合主题，其中“居民”为具体措施的核心执行者，标题以“居民”为代表更具概括性。故选B。
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。
Gift baskets are a popular gift choice.The key idea behind such a basket is that you are giving someone several smaller gifts instead of a larger one. 36 And the entire package is attractively wrapped in cellophane(玻璃纸)．
Gift baskets are almost always themed.They can be tailored to the recipients’(接受者) interests.Books and pens can be given to a writer.New lipstick and nail polish colors are always good choices for a make-up enthusiast. 37
A gift basket doesn’t have to be a basket. 38 This can be a chance to really highlight the theme.A gift basket for a gardening enthusiast could consist of seed packets，a nice pair of work gloves and a new gardening tool inside a terracotta pot or a watering can.For a movie fan，wrap a few DVDs and some popcorn in a fun serving bowl.
39 Pre-made gift baskets sit on the shelf already wrapped and ready for purchase.This is gift-giving at its easiest.Besides，some stores also offer gift baskets created right before your eyes.They allow you to select the items you would like in your basket，and then they’ll arrange and wrap the items for you.What’s more，you can also bring the contents home and make baskets only by yourself.Homemade ones allow you to have total control over the design.
Whether you create the gift baskets by your-self or not，they are excellent presents for any occasion. 40 They can be a unique way to express your appreciation and thoughtfulness and are sure to make the recipients feel special and appreciated.
A．Any container will do.
B．Not everyone likes small gift baskets.
C．These small items are usually packed in a container.
D．So don’t forget to make some for those you care about.
E．The best containers can be used long after the contents are gone.
F．Whatever they look like，gift baskets can be separated into three types.
G．These highly personalized baskets can make recipients especially enjoy receiving them.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了礼品篮的设计理念，它们作为礼物是独特的和受欢迎的。
36．答案　C
解析　根据上下文可知，空处为这些小礼品变成了一整个包裹。C项“These small items are usually packed in a container.”中的“these small items”指代上文中的“smaller gifts”，同时后文“the entire package”指代C项中“packed in a container”。故选C项。
37．答案　G
解析　上文中“书、笔、口红和指甲油”的例子证明，送人礼物要按照收礼者的喜好。G项“These highly personalized baskets can make recipients especially enjoy receiving them.”承接上文，说明了按照收礼者的喜好定制的礼品篮能够让他们特别喜欢收到它们，故选G项。
38．答案　A
解析　根据上文“A gift basket doesn’t have to be a basket.”可知，礼品篮不一定非得是篮子。后文应该说礼品篮可以是什么样子的。下文的“a terracotta pot or a watering can”和“a fun serving bowl”说明了礼品篮可以是任意的容器。所以A项“Any container will do.”承接上文，引出下文。故选A项。
39．答案　F
解析　根据下文可知，本段指出礼品篮共有三种类型，即提前制作的礼品篮、现场制作的礼品篮以及个人自主设计的礼品篮，因此F项“Whatever they look like，gift baskets can be separated into three types.”能够作为本段的主题句，故选F项。
40．答案　D
解析　上文的“they are excellent presents for any occasion”与D项“So don’t forget to make some for those you care about.”构成因果关系。同时下文中的“They”指代选项中的“some”。故选D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。
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。
Qinqiang opera is a local Chinese opera.It is considered the 56. (large) and the most ancient musical system of all Chinese operas.According to historical records，Qinqiang opera first appeared in the Qin Dynasty，experienced great 57. (improve) in the Yuan Dynasty，was formally developed into an opera form in the Yuan Dynasty,58.________________ gained significant recognition during the Qing Dynasty.
Its repertoires(曲目) usually feature themes such as anti-wars and struggles，as well as a number of other topics of strong human interest 59. (reflect) honesty，generosity，bravery，and other characteristics of the local people.
Qinqiang is also one of the earliest operatic musical systems 60. show the emotions of human beings.61. (equip) with a set of performing skills created by the artists，Qinqiang 62. (influence) other operatic forms greatly since it came into being.
63． its unique performance recognized，four main roles in Qinqiang opera：sheng，dan，jing and chou are familiar to people.The different accents(口音) of different areas and types of folk music have contributed to the slight differences in the opera 64._____________(it) in terms of pronunciation，music，and so on.In recent years，the major types in and around Xi’an has played 65. important role in innovating and developing the art form.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。秦腔是中国一种古老的地方戏曲，文章介绍了这种艺术形式的发展历史及特点等。
56．答案　largest
解析　考查形容词的最高级。根据后文的the most ancient可知，设空处应该使用large的最高级构成并列结构，修饰名词作定语。故填largest。
57．答案　improvement/improvements
解析　考查名词。设空处使用improve的名词improvement作宾语，意为“提升，改善”。其为不可数名词也可以为可数名词，当为可数名词时，此处表示复数意义。故填improvement/improvements。
58．答案　and
解析　考查连词。设空处使用连词，连接appeared，experienced，was developed与gained，根据句意，四个动词构成并列关系。故填and。
59．答案　reflecting
解析　考查非谓语动词。句中feature为谓语动词，设空处使用非谓语动词，a number of other topics of strong human interest 与reflect之间是主动关系，故使用现在分词作后置定语。故填reflecting。
60．答案　that
解析　考查定语从句。设空处引导的是定语从句，修饰先行词systems，引导词在从句中作主语，为物。当先行词前面有最高级修饰的时候，此时关系代词只能用that。故填that。
61．答案　Equipped
解析　考查非谓语动词。设空处应为非谓语动词作状语，且位于句首，首字母应大写；逻辑主语 Qinqiang与equip 之间为被动关系，所以使用过去分词。故填Equipped。
62．答案　has influenced
解析　考查动词的时态、语态及主谓一致。设空处应为本句的谓语动词；主语Qinqiang为单数，且与influence之间为主动关系；根据句中since it came into being可知，句子表示的是一个从过去一直持续到现在的动作，谓语动词应用现在完成时。故填has influenced。
63．答案　With
解析　考查介词。设空处使用介词构成“with＋宾语＋过去分词”的复合结构。该空位于句首，开头单词首字母应大写。故填With。
64．答案　itself
解析　考查反身代词。根据句意，此处表示“不同口音导致了秦腔本身在发音、音乐等方面的细微差异”，表示“秦腔本身”用反身代词itself。故填itself。
65．答案　an
解析　考查冠词。句中play an important role in为固定短语，意为“在……方面发挥一个重要的作用”。故填an。
第四部分　写作(满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假定你是校英语话剧俱乐部负责人李华，为庆祝校园文化节，你们准备表演话剧《哈姆雷特》，请给你校的交换生David写一封信，邀请他饰演哈姆雷特，内容包括：
1．写信意图；
2．演出目的；
3．排练时间、地点。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：《哈姆雷特》Hamlet　排练n.rehearsal
Dear David，
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文
Dear David，
I’m in charge of the School English Drama Club.I’m writing to invite you to join us in playing the drama Hamlet.I sincerely hope you can play one of the key roles，Hamlet.
The performance is organized to celebrate the Campus Culture Festival，which will be held next month.The rehearsal for our drama will take place from 6：30 pm to 7：10 pm every other day so that participants won’t have their study affected.We’ll rehearse the drama in our school hall.And our foreign teacher，Mr White，will come to give us some practical guidance.
I’d appreciate it if you could accept my invitation.Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
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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