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核心素养提升(Unit 3)
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　　)1.What do we know about John
[A]He often oversleeps.
[B]He didn’t sleep yesterday.
[C]He goes to school as usual.
(　　)2.What does the woman say about Joe
[A]He is careful. [B]He is enthusiastic.
[C]He is patient.
(　　)3.When is the woman leaving this time
[A]At 4:30. [B]At 4:00.
[C]At 3:30.
(　　)4.What are John and Mary going to do tonight
[A]Look after the baby.
[B]See a film.
[C]Go to the concert.
(　　)5.What are the speakers talking about
[A]Weather. [B]Clothes.
[C]News.
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.Where are the speakers
[A]At home. [B]In a shop.
[C]In a restaurant.
(　　)7.How does the woman probably feel in the end
[A]Apologetic. [B]Satisfied.
[C]Disappointed.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.What does Ruby ask Mr Steen to do
[A]Give guidance on her speech.
[B]Correct her errors in pronunciation.
[C]Tell her what to say on the conference.
(　　)9.How many times will Ruby go to Mr Steen’s office
[A]Twice. [B]Three times.
[C]Four times.
听第8段材料,回答第10~12题。
(　　)10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
[A]A couple. [B]Friends.
[C]Neighbours.
(　　)11.Why does the woman want to have a garden
[A]To fit in with others.
[B]To have parties in the garden.
[C]To make their house look better.
(　　)12.What flowers will the woman choose
[A]Lilies. [B]Roses.
[C]Sunflowers.
听第9段材料,回答第13~16题。
(　　)13.What did one of the woman’s friends think of the people in Times Square
[A]They were friendly.
[B]They were rude.
[C]They were beautiful.
(　　)14.What does the woman think is the best celebration
[A]Getting together with family members.
[B]Staying with friends.
[C]Going out to play.
(　　)15.What is the man going to do next
[A]Watch TV. [B]Make a call.
[C]Have lunch.
(　　)16.What are the speakers discussing
[A]New Year’s plans.
[B]New Year’s party.
[C]Summer holidays.
听第10段材料,回答第17~20题。
(　　)17.What does the speaker do now
[A]A tourist guide.
[B]An English teacher.
[C]A doctor.
(　　)18.Where did the speaker receive his college education
[A]In France. [B]In Egypt.
[C]In America.
(　　)19.When did the speaker come to China
[A]Four years ago.
[B]Five years ago.
[C]Six years ago.
(　　)20.What is the speaker like
[A]Honest,friendly and reliable.
[B]Honest,funny and smart.
[C]Friendly,smart and reliable.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
W:Hi,John!What was the matter with you yesterday I didn’t see you in class.
M:Oh,I overslept as usual.
(Text 2)
M:Do you think we should ask Joe to take part in the project
W:I’m not sure.He is enthusiastic,but he is careless sometimes.
M:I see.Maybe we can tell him to be patient with his work.
(Text 3)
M:Why are you leaving so early Don’t you usually leave for the airport at four o’clock
W:Yes,I usually do,but it’s going to snow,so I have to leave half an hour earlier.
(Text 4)
M:Hello,this is John speaking at home,but Mary and I are going to the concert tonight.
Would you like to come over to look after my baby,just for two hours
W:Well,no problem.
(Text 5)
W:What is going on It’s May,and we still have to wear warm clothes.
M:Well,there’s some good news on the radio.You probably can wear shorts tomorrow.
第二节
(Text 6)
M:I’m back!Gosh,the supermarket was busy!I hope I didn’t forget anything.I lost the shopping list.
W:No,it looks like you’ve got what I need for the cake:butter,sugar,chocolate,fruit...
M:The bananas were green but I went next door to the vegetable shop.Their bananas were good.That was the only fruit,wasn’t it
W:And the strawberries I knew you wouldn’t remember everything!
(Text 7)
M:Congratulations,Ruby!I heard that you were invited to attend the International Teens Forum.
W:Thank you,Mr Steen.Are you free now I’m right here to ask for your help.
M:I’ll try my best.What’s the problem
W:I decide to address the conference on climate change,but I am not confident of my oral English,so could you help me correct my errors in pronunciation
M:Of course I could.When is the conference
W:On 15 January.
M:So you can come to my office on Wednesday and Thursday.Is that OK
W:OK.You’re so kind,Mr Steen.Thank you.
M:You’re welcome.
(Text 8)
W:I’d like to plant some flowers in the front yard.I noticed the other day that our house is the only one without a garden.
M:Well,I’m not sure.It will cost a lot of money and take a lot of time.Are you doing it just to fit in with everyone else
W:No,that’s not the reason.I think their houses look nice with gardens.And I think ours would look better.
M:You are right.OK.We can go to the flower centre and pick out some things.What kind of flowers would you like to plant I like lilies and sunflowers.
W:I love roses,so I’d like to choose some of that.I’m determined to make our home look prettier.
(Text 9)
W:Hey,Mark.How’s it going
M:Not too bad.I’m just thinking what I will do for New Year’s Day.
W:So,what is in your mind
M:I will either go to my friend’s party or go to Times Square.
W:That’s cool.I’ve heard something about Times Square on New Year’s Day.
M:What have you heard
W:One of my good friends had a terrible time.
M:Really How come
W:He said it was too crowded and people were too rude.
M:But you heard some good things,too
W:Yeah,another friend of mine had a great time being one of those people.
M:That’s funny.I’ll have to make an objective decision.
W:Honestly,I think getting together with friends is the best celebration.
M:Yeah,that’s true.What are you going to do
W:I’m going to have a few friends over to my house.
M:Oh,that sounds nice.
W:Yeah,it should be fun.Did you make any New Year’s resolutions
M:I haven’t thought of any yet.Well,hey,I have to go to have lunch now.
W:All right,I’ll see you in a little while.
(Text 10)
Hello,everyone!My name is Bruce Hall.I’m happy to be your English teacher.First of all,I’d like to tell you something about myself.I was born in Paris.When I grew up,I wanted to make money.The winter of Paris is cold,but I didn’t want to spend money on warm clothes.So I went to a warm place—Egypt,and led camels for tourists under the pyramids.After some time,I went to study at California State University,with the money I had earned in Egypt.
Later,I went to Salt Lake City and became a high school teacher.It is five years since I came to China as a teacher of English.I have taught a wide range of students,such as kindergarten classes,primary school children,teenagers,university students and adults.My classes are designed specially to meet the needs of each student whether they want to prepare for various exams,study business English,or generally learn to speak English.I love to talk about Western culture,customs,traditions,lifestyle and education system.I’m an honest,friendly and reliable person,and I love to get to know new people and I’m ready to accept new challenges as they come to me.So if you have any difficulty in learning English,please don’t hesitate to come to me.You may either call me at 85668992 or email me at bruce@.
【答案】 1~5　ABCCA　6~10　ACBAA
11~15　CBBBC　16~20　ABCBA
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
In the 2022 Beijing Olympics process,hand-knitting (手工编织的) Chinese knot,which symbolises connectedness and togetherness,and represents the pursuit of goodness and beauty of good intentions,was loved by friends from other countries.It has a complex graceful curve,
but it can be reduced to the simple two-dimensional line.It displays fantasy and wisdom of the ancient Chinese civilisation.It has an elegant appeal which comes from the basic tools of human life in the beginning years.
Chinese knots’ knitting techniques agree with a common principle of knitting and can be summarised as the basic techniques and combination techniques.The basic techniques use a single line,double line or multiple lines to knit,or change the use of the parallel thread (线) to separate thread so as to make colourful knots or bow sections.The combination techniques use the extension of head and extended ear flap (耳帽),combine various knots flexibly,and a complete pack of ever-changing knot ornaments (装饰).
To design a set of beautiful decorative knots,the most important thing is to determine what the knot will be used for.Accordingly,determine its size and shape,taking into account of the appropriate use of colour matching and accessories.The shape,colour and ornaments should suit each other.Do attach your own artistic beauty and deep emotion to it,which will be able to fully demonstrate the beauty of traditional Chinese art.
Long cultural heritage makes the Han ethnic Chinese knot techniques unique.Chinese knot not only has shape and colour beauty,but also gains its name because of its meaning,such as endless knot,caisson knot (藻井结) and double the money knot,reflecting the ancient Chinese cultural beliefs.
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章介绍了中国结在中国是团圆和幸福的象征,具有深厚的文化内涵。
(　　)21.What does Chinese knot represent in Chinese culture
[A]Love and friendship.
[B]Connectedness and togetherness.
[C]Grace and simplicity.
[D]Fantasy and wisdom.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“In the 2022 Beijing Olympics...other countries.”可知,中国结在中国文化中象征着联系与团圆。故选B。
(　　)22.What is the purpose of the second paragraph
[A]To introduce the knitting techniques.
[B]To explain the basic rules for knitting.
[C]To show how to make Chinese knot.
[D]To classify Chinese knot into categories.
【答案】 A
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第二段内容尤其是第二段第一句可知,第二段主要介绍了中国结的编织技术。故选A。
(　　)23.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about Chinese knot
[A]Its inner beauty.
[B]Its physical features.
[C]Its cultural meaning.
[D]Its real pursuit.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的reflecting the ancient Chinese cultural beliefs再结合段落大意可知,最后一段主要探讨了中国结的文化内涵。故选C。
B
John Nelson,92,grew up in Michigan and volunteered for the army in 1945.The 18-year-old managed to get accepted,despite being colourblind.Nelson fought day and night for 10 days before receiving a serious wound to his right arm.The other seven men in his squadron (中队) all died.American losses included 5,900 dead and 17,400 wounded.
Nelson saw the American flag being raised after the island was taken.The arm would continue to trouble him for the rest of his life.Suffering from anxiety and flashbacks,he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (创伤后应激障碍).
Al Elders was a Granville farm boy.He joined the Navy and was stationed in Guam when the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki happened on 6 and 9 August 1945,which basically ended the war with Japan.
War often develops lasting friendships.But for the two World War Ⅱveterans (老兵) living at Sunset Manor in Jenison,their friendship didn’t begin until about a year and a half ago.One day,Elders noticed a man sitting at a cafeteria in the Sunset Village,and that was Nelson.Seeing his Marine cap,Elders thought they would have something to talk about.And they did.The war in the Pacific was a common bond.
The two men later worked together to serve other residents (居民) at Sunset Manor.
Nelson began detailing cars during good weather and cleaning walkways in the winter.Elders became his advertising manager.They donated most of their income to the Wounded Warrior Project.Nelson is less mobile now and is in care at Sunset.Elders continues to visit and to encourage his friend.A friend of Elders’ who travelled to Iwo Jima brought back a jar filled with sand from the rocky island.Elders sent the gift,along with his own wartime collections,to the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park.
【语篇导读】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了两位二战老兵因为共同的战争经历结下了深厚的友谊,虽然年事已高,但他们仍然致力于服务社会。
(　　)24.What do we know about John Nelson
[A]He joined the army after he left university.
[B]His hometown was ruined by the war.
[C]He joined the army through strict tests.
[D]He was physically and mentally injured in the war.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段第二、三句可知,Nelson的身心都在战争中受到了创伤。故选D。
(　　)25.Why did Nelson and Elders develop a friendship
[A]Because they both felt sad and lonely.
[B]Because they lived in the same place.
[C]Because they shared a common war experience.
[D]Because they had helped each other during the war.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知,两人结下友谊是因为共同的战争经历。故选C。
(　　)26.What can we learn from the last paragraph
[A]The two friends were devoted to contributing to the society.
[B]The two friends started a successful business.
[C]The two friends visited Iwo Jima together after the war.
[D]The two friends supported young people to join the army.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容可推断,两人致力于为社会做贡献。故选A。
(　　)27.What does the text mainly talk about
[A]How people tried to survive the war.
[B]The meaning of peace for ordinary people.
[C]Two soldiers’ touching friendship during wartime.
[D]Two old soldiers’ life experiences and friendship.
【答案】 D
【解析】 主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了两位老兵各自经历战争、成为朋友并共同奉献社会的一系列人生经历和两人之间的友谊。故选D。
C
Very few people will challenge you if you say that the world seems to be changing faster and faster.Of course,some people will.They will mention how change has occurred throughout history.We may be on an up cycle right now,but things will slow down again.I don’t think most people—even those who agree that change is coming faster—really appreciate the consequences of the high speed of that change.
The speed of everything is going up and up.And this is now demanding that we run organisations in a different way.However,the number of public or private firms that are trying to adopt new ways is very small.Why should this be so I think the answer lies in the fact we believe.For the most part,it is highly influenced by our own personal experiences.And when it comes to change,the world we see today and the world we saw two or three or four months ago are rarely very different.Indeed our experiences can be literally 99.5% the same.We get up,get ready for work,and get on the subway,not paying attention to the depth of the seawall (海堤),because it doesn’t affect us today.
So even if we know that things are changing and changing faster,what we see and feel is very different.And our experiences,and the feelings that we get from them,are very influential in determining our behaviour.So if we don’t feel things are changing that much,we won’t actively and aggressively (有冲劲地) look for new ways to adapt to that change.It’s really simple.And increasingly,it’s really dangerous.
The way we absorb information,and the way we act on it,are not going to change because the structure of our brains or bodies will not suddenly change.The latter only happens over very long periods of time.What can help Big ideas that produce big light bulbs over our heads can help.A constant focus on change—opportunities and risks—can help.A sense of urgency to find and use new opportunities might help.
【语篇导读】本文是议论文。文章主要介绍了人们因日常经历的影响而对快速变化的世界缺乏紧迫感,导致适应缓慢。
(　　)28.What is most people’s attitude towards the changing world in the author’s opinion
[A]Negative. [B]Objective.
[C]Indifferent. [D]Appreciative.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可推知,作者认为大多数人对世界不断发展变化带来的后果持消极态度。故选A。
(　　)29.Why do only a few firms try to operate new ways
[A]Most firms are cautious about choosing a right way.
[B]Most firms consider the world always the same.
[C]Most firms feel very few changes in daily life.
[D]Most firms prefer more efficient old ways.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I think the answer lies in...doesn’t affect us today.”可推知,很少有企业采用新的运营方式,是因为在日常生活中多数企业很少能切实感受到世界正在发生变化。故选C。
(　　)30.Which order can show the correct relationship among experiences,feelings and actions
[A]Feelings→actions→experiences.
[B]Actions→feelings→experiences.
[C]Experiences→actions→feelings.
[D]Experiences→feelings→actions.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“So even if we know...in determining our behaviour.”可知,我们的经历影响我们的感受,而这些感受又决定了我们的行为。因此,正确的顺序是:Experiences→feelings→actions。故选D。
(　　)31.What’s the purpose of the text
[A]To remind people of the dangers of the changes.
[B]To urge people to adapt to the changing world.
[C]To inform people of the world’s new changes.
[D]To praise the great changes in the world.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据全文内容尤其是最后一段可知,文章主要介绍了人们因日常经历的影响而对快速变化的世界缺乏紧迫感,导致适应缓慢,并在最后提出了适应变化的方法。由此可推知,文章的目的是敦促人们适应不断变化的世界。故选B。
D
While you are studying or working abroad, sharing an apartment with people from other cultures is a great way of getting the most out of a period from the beginning. This is a situation to which it will take some time to adapt. Here are some tips to make the process go smoother.
Start by being aware of your own culture, values and attitudes. Understand that people who have not grown up in the same country or context as you can sometimes translate some of your behaviour in the wrong way. To avoid this, seek advice from your friends and family to find out more about what type of person you are and what you might come across when it comes to people who don’t know you. You might also consider conducting a little research about what type of stereotypes (成见) other cultures might hold about the people of your own country.
Be understanding and patient. Now that you know that people are all different, be understanding when you get to know them. Try to be open-minded so that you can start off on the right foot. This will promote communication with them. To get to know each other better, plan to spend some time doing what each of you likes to do in your spare time. You can cook meals together, go out to the town, listen to music, take a weekend trip and play some board games. Moreover, the other person might be from a place where people do not usually do these activities. The opportunities to learn from each other are endless, but sometimes it can take some initiative (主动性) to actually make it happen.
People are more similar than you think most of the time. We grow up in such a large world with so much information everywhere and sometimes we can be misled into thinking something that we should not believe, but we have the opportunity to make up our own minds. So be kind. You don’t know where people come from and what their story is.
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章主要就出国学习或工作时如何与来自不同文化的室友相处提出了几点建议。
(　　)32.Why does the author suggest being aware of your own culture
[A]To learn to behave well.
[B]To build the sense of independence.
[C]To prevent yourself being misunderstood.
[D]To gain an insight into other cultures.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段的第二句可知,不同文化背景的人可能会误解你;再结合第三句的“To avoid this”和“find out more about what type of person you are”可知, 为了避免这种情况的发生, 作者建议要从了解自己的文化开始, 故选C。
(　　)33.What can you do for a better understanding of each other
[A]Suggest some activities to do together.
[B]Mind your own business in spare time.
[C]Involve your roommates in what you like.
[D]Team up with your roommates in video games.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“To get to know each other...in your spare time.”可知,可以计划在空闲时间做一些彼此都喜欢的事来增进了解。 故选A。
(　　)34.What does the author intend to express in the last paragraph
[A]The world is so large and people are different.
[B]Being friendly is good for cross-cultural communication.
[C]People from different cultures should learn from each other.
[D]Go to the Internet to get more information about different cultures.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的最后两句可知,对他人友好有益于跨文化沟通。故选B。
(　　)35.What can be the best title for the text
[A]How to Study or Work Abroad
[B]How to Learn Cultures of Your Roommates
[C]How to Have a Good Time with Foreigners
[D]How to Live with People from Different Cultures
【答案】 D
【解析】 标题归纳题。第一段的第一句点明了文章主旨, 下文则具体介绍了与不同文化背景的人同住时该如何相处, 因此D项最适合作为本文标题。故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The concept of peace is a very important one in cultures all over the world.Think about how we greet people.36.　　　 In some cultures we greet people by shaking hands or with another gesture to show that we are not carrying weapons—that we come in peace.And there are certain symbols that people in very different cultures recognise as representing peace.Let’s look at the origins of a few of them.
The dove
The dove has been a symbol of peace and innocence for thousands of years in many different cultures.In ancient Greek mythology,it was a symbol of love and the renewal of life.In ancient Japan,a dove carrying a sword symbolised the end of war.37.　　
The rainbow
The rainbow is another ancient and universal symbol,often representing a kind of connection.In Chinese tradition,the rainbow is a common symbol of marriage because the colours represent the union of yin and yang.38.　　
The olive branch
39.　　　 In Greek mythology,Athena gave the olive tree to the people of Athens,who showed their gratitude by naming the city after her.40.　　　 Whatever the history,the olive branch is a part of many modern flags symbolising peace and unity.
A.People always greet one another in peaceful ways.
B.But it was Pablo Picasso who made it a modern symbol of peace.
C.The olive tree has always been a valuable source of food and oil.
D.But no one knows for sure when or why it began to symbolise peace.
E.Now we use the rainbow to represent the possibility of a better world.
F.In some languages,the phrases for greetings contain the words for peace.
G.Nowadays the rainbow is used by many popular movements for peace and the environment.
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章介绍了鸽子、彩虹和橄榄枝这三种事物作为和平象征的历史和原因。
36.【答案】 F
【解析】 空前一句中的how提示下文将在问候方式与和平的关系方面展开叙述。空后的“we greet people by shaking hands or with another gesture”是关于人们问候时表示和平的手势或动作;空处应表明语言中有关和平的内容。F项是关于语言中的问候语与表达和平的词汇之间的关系,符合语境。故选F。
37.【答案】 B
【解析】 空前的两句阐述了鸽子在古代的象征意义,而B项中的modern与前文的ancient相呼应,完整讲述了鸽子在古代和现代历史上是如何成为和平的标志的,符合语境。故选B。
38.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据空前的“In Chinese tradition”可知,本段前面讲述在中国传统中彩虹的象征意义,G项中的Nowadays与之对应,且G项中的the rainbow也与本段的主题一致,介绍了如今彩虹用于许多以和平和环境为主题的运动中,符合语境。故选G。
39.【答案】 C
【解析】 根据小标题The olive branch可知,此段与橄榄枝有关,C项中的“The olive tree”与小标题对应,由橄榄树的一般用途引出橄榄枝的和平意义,符合语境。故选C。
40.【答案】 D
【解析】 由上文可知,The dove和The rainbow部分都是从历史和原因两方面对鸽子和彩虹的和平意义进行讲述,而The olive branch部分中所讲述的雅典娜将橄榄树送给雅典人这个神话与橄榄枝的和平意义并无直接关联,又根据空后的“Whatever the history”可知,前文对橄榄枝用作和平象征的历史并没有作出明确的说明,D项提到,没有人确切知道橄榄枝是何时或为何开始象征和平的,符合语境。故选D。
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)
阅读下面的短文,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。
In October,our student union held an online culture cafe to allow our schoolmates to learn how to make Chinese dumplings together.The international group 　41　 members from China,India,Malaysia,Indonesia and Australia.
After　42　 the process of making dumplings,we wrapped the meat filling into the centre of the dumpling wrappers.Some foreign schoolmates were quite 　43　 and we Chinese people taught them step by step.It’s important to pinch (捏) its edges a little 　44　 and push the sides towards the centre to seal (封入) them to　45　 that the filling will not fall out.
One schoolmate from Australia said she　46　 knew how much fun it was to make dumplings before,and she was curious about why dumplings are　47　Chinese people.Born in a traditional Chinese family,I shared my 　48　 with her.
When I was a kid,my grandma told me the culture of dumplings is its inclusiveness (包容性) and 　49　.Different types of fillings suit different eating 　50　 for Chinese people.
For example,there is no one 　51　 filling for all types of dumplings.Furthermore,dumplings will come with a 　52　 of fillings,such as pork,cabbage,chicken,etc.
The online session (课程) was 　53　.Not only did we have an enjoyable discussion about making dumplings,but we also 　54　 a positive and inclusive attitude towards cultural diversity.It was a positive 　55　,and the foreign schoolmates understood Chinese food and culture better.
【语篇导读】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者的学校组织来自不同国家的学生学习包饺子以及这次活动的意义。
(　　)41.[A]took up [B]turned down
[C]cared about [D]brought together
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“members from China,India,Malaysia,Indonesia and Australia”可知,这次活动聚集了(brought together)来自许多国家的成员。故选D。
(　　)42.[A]introducing [B]predicting
[C]selecting [D]improving
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据第一段中的“allow our...Chinese dumplings together”可知,活动的目的是让学生们学习包饺子,所以要先介绍(introducing)包饺子的过程。故选A。
(　　)43.[A]thrilled [B]inspired
[C]confused [D]shocked
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“we Chinese people taught them step by step”可知,外国同学对包饺子感到很困惑(confused)。故选C。
(　　)44.[A]faster [B]tighter
[C]more slowly [D]more quickly
【答案】 B
【解析】 结合常识和前文“pinch (捏) its edges”可知,包饺子需要把饺子皮边缘捏紧一些(tighter)。故选B。
(　　)45.[A]conclude [B]announce
[C]guarantee [D]imagine
【答案】 C
【解析】 结合常识和前后文可知,包饺子时这样做的目的是保证(guarantee)馅料不会掉出来。故选C。
(　　)46.[A]always [B]never
[C]usually [D]still
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“she was curious about why...”可知,此处指她以前从不(never)知道包饺子这么有趣。故选B。
(　　)47.[A]nutritious for
[B]difficult for
[C]affordable for
[D]popular with
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据常识可知,饺子很受中国人欢迎(popular with)。故选D。
(　　)48.[A]story [B]schedule
[C]guidance [D]application
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“When I was a kid,my grandma told me...”可知,作者和澳大利亚的同学分享了自己的故事(story)。故选A。
(　　)49.[A]consumption [B]diversity
[C]price [D]shape
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“Different types...Chinese people.”可知,饺子文化具有多样性(diversity)。故选B。
(　　)50.[A]times [B]regulations
[C]preferences [D]disorders
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“Different types of fillings”和“different eating”可推知,不同种类的馅料适合不同的饮食偏好(preferences)。故选C。
(　　)51.[A]mixed [B]tasty
[C]expensive [D]standard
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“Different types of fillings”可知,馅料种类繁多,没有哪一种是标准的(standard)馅料。故选D。
(　　)52.[A]variety [B]plate
[C]pile [D]total
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“such as pork,cabbage,chicken,etc”可知,馅料种类多样。a variety of意为“各种各样的”。故选A。
(　　)53.[A]serious [B]technical
[C]open [D]meaningful
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“Not only did we have an enjoyable...but we also 　54　 a positive...”可知,这个线上课程很有意义(meaningful)。故选D。
(　　)54.[A]researched [B]took
[C]observed [D]transformed
【答案】 B
【解析】 结合上文可知,作者愉快地和外国同学分享了自己童年的经历,让他们更好地理解了饺子文化的包容性和多样性,所以活动中大家对文化多样性采取了积极和包容的态度。take a...attitude意为“采取……的态度”。故选B。
(　　)55.[A]humour [B]effect
[C]experience [D]opinion
【答案】 C
【解析】 此处是对这次线上课程的评价,对于学生们来说学习包饺子是一次积极的经历(experience)。故选C。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Figuring out what makes you happy can be a long process,as you will find the thing
56.　　　　 makes you happy doesn’t necessarily make everyone else happy.
Once you figure out what your values are,it’s time 57.　　　　 (put) those into play.
Consider how you can rearrange your life to 58.　　　　 (well) fit your values.Rearranging your life should make you happier,as it 59.　　　　 (bring) your life more in line 60.　　　　 who you are.For instance,if you find you value your family more,you may want to consider
61.　　　　 (spend) more time at home by cutting back on your hours.Another example is that 62.　　　　 you find you value adventure,spend more time seeking it in your life.You don’t need to go on 63.　　　　 (attract) vacations to find adventure.You can do it in your own city by seeking out new places to visit,new things to try,and new restaurants to eat.The point is whatever values you have at the top,especially the top value,should 64.　　　　 (arrange) first in your life.You need to make space for it with your time,energy,and money.
Active hobbies,such as engaging with other people,exercising,or making things,can increase your happiness in 65.　　　　 (compare) to passive hobbies,such as watching television.Therefore,exploring hobbies that get you active can help increase your happiness once you find one you love.
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了如何根据自己的价值观来安排生活以增加幸福感。
56.【答案】 that/which
【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子可知,设空处引导定语从句,先行词the thing指物,并在从句中作主语,应用关系代词that或which引导。故填that/which。
57.【答案】 to put
【解析】 考查动词不定式。分析句子可知,it’s time to do sth是固定句型,表示“是时候做某事了”,应用不定式。故填to put。
58.【答案】 better
【解析】 考查副词。分析句子可知,设空处应用副词修饰动词fit作状语,此处表示“更好地符合”,应用well的比较级。故填better。
59.【答案】 brings
【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子可知,设空处为谓语动词,句子表述客观事实,应用一般现在时,主语为it,谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填brings。
60.【答案】 with
【解析】 考查介词。根据句意可知,此处in line with是固定短语,表示“与……一致”。故填with。
61.【答案】 spending
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知,此处为固定短语consider doing sth,意为“考虑做某事”,所以设空处应用动名词作宾语。故填spending。
62.【答案】 if
【解析】 考查状语从句。分析句子可知,此处应用连词来引导条件状语从句,表示“如果”。if符合语境。故填if。
63.【答案】 attractive
【解析】 考查形容词。分析句子可知,此处应用形容词来修饰名词vacations作定语。故填attractive。
64.【答案】 be arranged
【解析】 考查动词的语态。分析句子可知,此处为谓语动词,the top value与arrange之间构成逻辑上的被动关系,同时该空置于should之后,应用情态动词的被动语态。故填be arranged。
65.【答案】 comparison
【解析】 考查名词。分析句子可知,此处为固定短语in comparison to,意为“与……相比”,设空处应用名词作宾语。故填comparison。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英语老师让你们读一些中国战斗英雄的传记,然后写一篇英语短文,内容包括:
1.你从战斗英雄身上学到的一种品质;
2.你如何践行这一品质。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词语:爱国精神patriotism。

[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
I’ve read some biographies of war heroes such as Liu Hulan, Dong Cunrui, Huang Jiguang and so on. I am deeply moved by their stories. I think their personalities will benefit me.
A common personality the heroes had was their patriotism. They would rather sacrifice their lives to defend our motherland than give in to the enemy.
Inspired by them, as a student, I’m trying to do my part for my school, neighbourhood and the city I live in, preparing for my future career as a soldier. I am determined to devote myself to China from now on.
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的
短文。
A Leap of Faith
It was a bright May afternoon along the Maryland coast and Jonathan Bauer,a firefighter,
and his 13-year-old daughter Ava were driving with the windows down as they headed home on the bridge across the shallow waters of the bay. Suddenly the calm was disturbed by the squeal (刺耳的声音) of tires.
Not far ahead of them,a black pickup was skidding (打滑). To the Bauers’ horror,it crashed into a concrete barrier,spun like a top,flipped over (翻转) directly ahead and came to rest swinging over the railing of the bridge. Bauer hit the brakes in time to avoid the vehicles in his path,but another car came to slide backwards towards him. He swerved (急转弯) left but was too late—the car struck his car before crashing into the vehicle behind him.
Bauer stopped the car.“Ava,are you OK ” he asked. She was shaken but otherwise unhurt. He ran to the car,“Are you OK ” he asked the driver,who nodded,too shocked to speak.
And then a scream. It came from the pickup hanging out past the guardrail (护栏),30 or more feet above the waters. The driver’s door was flung open and a man climbed out. He dropped to the ground,and then rushed to the railing. Bauer ran up beside him. The man pointed down,crying “Jenny”. In the water was a girl,about two years old,brown eyes,floating on her back in terror,kicking,splashing and screaming.
From around the truck came more screams from the driver’s wife who had freed herself from the mess and was looking down into the water.
Matters quickly went from bad to frightening when the child rolled over onto her stomach. Bauer waited for the pickup driver to act,but he didn’t move. Maybe he was in shock.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
“Ava!” Bauer yelled,bending to remove his shoes.“Stay by the car!”
Paragraph 2:
A moment later,a family on a boat pulled up and pulled Bauer and the little girl aboard.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定要素 Who Bauer,Ava,the pickup driver and his wife,a little girl,a car driver 震惊 害怕/惊恐 如释重负 感激
When On a bright May afternoon
Where On the bridge
What Bauer and his daughter Ava were driving home when a black pickup ahead of them skidded and crashed into a concrete barrier,causing a pile-up.A little girl fell into the water and was in danger.
明确冲突定主题 Conflict & Clue Conflict:The little girl was in danger but her father was too shocked to act. Clue:①They headed home on the bridge across the shallow waters of the bay. ②“Are you OK ” he asked the driver. ③Matters quickly went from bad to frightening when the child rolled over onto her stomach.
Theme Bauer was a caring and brave man and managed to save the little girl with a leap of faith.
预设问题定走向 Para.1 “Ava!” Bauer yelled,bending to remove his shoes.“Stay by the car!” Q1:What did Bauer do after yelling the words Q2:How did Bauer rescue the little girl in water Q3:What was the little girl’s condition
Para.2 A moment later,a family on a boat pulled up and pulled Bauer and the little girl aboard. Q1:Where did the boat go after pulling them aboard Q2:How did people react,especially the little girl’s parents Q3:What was Ava’s reaction to her father’s leap into the water
　　One possible version:
“Ava!” Bauer yelled,bending to remove his shoes.“Stay by the car!” He climbed onto the railing,and leapt into the shallow water—unhurt! The little girl was less than three metres away. Bauer swam to her in a few quick strokes and lifted her out of the water:mouth half open,eyes closed,not breathing.Standing,he laid her against his shoulder and hit her back with his hand. Then water came streaming from her mouth followed by a gasp.Her brown eyes were opened now,focused on him. He pulled her close,hugging her and waiting for the rescue.
A moment later,a family on a boat pulled up and pulled Bauer and the little girl aboard.
They motored to a boat ramp where an ambulance waited. The pickup driver and his wife hugged their baby with tears of happiness and gratitude.The crowd on the bridge clapped and cheered as Bauer hugged his daughter next to their damaged car.Ava was so inspired by her father’s actions that she determined to become a firefighter so that she could save lives,too. “That girl is going to live a whole life because of his leap,” she said in a proud voice. “It’s incredible.”
点津:为独立主格结构,在句中作状语,是状态描写,描写的是小女孩的危险处境;
中的Standing为现在分词作状语,连同后面的laid her against his shoulder and hit her back with his hand都是动作描写,所用语言使得Bauer救人的画面跃然纸上;
中的streaming from her mouth为现在分词短语作状语,followed by a gasp为过去分词短语作状语;
为过去分词短语作状语,是动作描写;
为现在分词短语作状语,是动作描写;
为where引导的定语从句,修饰先行词a boat ramp;
为as引导的时间状语从句;
为so...that...引导的结果状语从句和so that引导的目的状语从句。核心素养提升(Unit 3)
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　　)1.What do we know about John
[A]He often oversleeps.
[B]He didn’t sleep yesterday.
[C]He goes to school as usual.
(　　)2.What does the woman say about Joe
[A]He is careful. [B]He is enthusiastic.
[C]He is patient.
(　　)3.When is the woman leaving this time
[A]At 4:30. [B]At 4:00.
[C]At 3:30.
(　　)4.What are John and Mary going to do tonight
[A]Look after the baby.
[B]See a film.
[C]Go to the concert.
(　　)5.What are the speakers talking about
[A]Weather. [B]Clothes.
[C]News.
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.Where are the speakers
[A]At home. [B]In a shop.
[C]In a restaurant.
(　　)7.How does the woman probably feel in the end
[A]Apologetic. [B]Satisfied.
[C]Disappointed.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.What does Ruby ask Mr Steen to do
[A]Give guidance on her speech.
[B]Correct her errors in pronunciation.
[C]Tell her what to say on the conference.
(　　)9.How many times will Ruby go to Mr Steen’s office
[A]Twice. [B]Three times.
[C]Four times.
听第8段材料,回答第10~12题。
(　　)10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
[A]A couple. [B]Friends.
[C]Neighbours.
(　　)11.Why does the woman want to have a garden
[A]To fit in with others.
[B]To have parties in the garden.
[C]To make their house look better.
(　　)12.What flowers will the woman choose
[A]Lilies. [B]Roses.
[C]Sunflowers.
听第9段材料,回答第13~16题。
(　　)13.What did one of the woman’s friends think of the people in Times Square
[A]They were friendly.
[B]They were rude.
[C]They were beautiful.
(　　)14.What does the woman think is the best celebration
[A]Getting together with family members.
[B]Staying with friends.
[C]Going out to play.
(　　)15.What is the man going to do next
[A]Watch TV. [B]Make a call.
[C]Have lunch.
(　　)16.What are the speakers discussing
[A]New Year’s plans.
[B]New Year’s party.
[C]Summer holidays.
听第10段材料,回答第17~20题。
(　　)17.What does the speaker do now
[A]A tourist guide.
[B]An English teacher.
[C]A doctor.
(　　)18.Where did the speaker receive his college education
[A]In France. [B]In Egypt.
[C]In America.
(　　)19.When did the speaker come to China
[A]Four years ago.
[B]Five years ago.
[C]Six years ago.
(　　)20.What is the speaker like
[A]Honest,friendly and reliable.
[B]Honest,funny and smart.
[C]Friendly,smart and reliable.
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
In the 2022 Beijing Olympics process,hand-knitting (手工编织的) Chinese knot,which symbolises connectedness and togetherness,and represents the pursuit of goodness and beauty of good intentions,was loved by friends from other countries.It has a complex graceful curve,
but it can be reduced to the simple two-dimensional line.It displays fantasy and wisdom of the ancient Chinese civilisation.It has an elegant appeal which comes from the basic tools of human life in the beginning years.
Chinese knots’ knitting techniques agree with a common principle of knitting and can be summarised as the basic techniques and combination techniques.The basic techniques use a single line,double line or multiple lines to knit,or change the use of the parallel thread (线) to separate thread so as to make colourful knots or bow sections.The combination techniques use the extension of head and extended ear flap (耳帽),combine various knots flexibly,and a complete pack of ever-changing knot ornaments (装饰).
To design a set of beautiful decorative knots,the most important thing is to determine what the knot will be used for.Accordingly,determine its size and shape,taking into account of the appropriate use of colour matching and accessories.The shape,colour and ornaments should suit each other.Do attach your own artistic beauty and deep emotion to it,which will be able to fully demonstrate the beauty of traditional Chinese art.
Long cultural heritage makes the Han ethnic Chinese knot techniques unique.Chinese knot not only has shape and colour beauty,but also gains its name because of its meaning,such as endless knot,caisson knot (藻井结) and double the money knot,reflecting the ancient Chinese cultural beliefs.
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章介绍了中国结在中国是团圆和幸福的象征,具有深厚的文化内涵。
(　　)21.What does Chinese knot represent in Chinese culture
[A]Love and friendship.
[B]Connectedness and togetherness.
[C]Grace and simplicity.
[D]Fantasy and wisdom.
(　　)22.What is the purpose of the second paragraph
[A]To introduce the knitting techniques.
[B]To explain the basic rules for knitting.
[C]To show how to make Chinese knot.
[D]To classify Chinese knot into categories.
(　　)23.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about Chinese knot
[A]Its inner beauty.
[B]Its physical features.
[C]Its cultural meaning.
[D]Its real pursuit.
B
John Nelson,92,grew up in Michigan and volunteered for the army in 1945.The 18-year-old managed to get accepted,despite being colourblind.Nelson fought day and night for 10 days before receiving a serious wound to his right arm.The other seven men in his squadron (中队) all died.American losses included 5,900 dead and 17,400 wounded.
Nelson saw the American flag being raised after the island was taken.The arm would continue to trouble him for the rest of his life.Suffering from anxiety and flashbacks,he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (创伤后应激障碍).
Al Elders was a Granville farm boy.He joined the Navy and was stationed in Guam when the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki happened on 6 and 9 August 1945,which basically ended the war with Japan.
War often develops lasting friendships.But for the two World War Ⅱveterans (老兵) living at Sunset Manor in Jenison,their friendship didn’t begin until about a year and a half ago.One day,Elders noticed a man sitting at a cafeteria in the Sunset Village,and that was Nelson.Seeing his Marine cap,Elders thought they would have something to talk about.And they did.The war in the Pacific was a common bond.
The two men later worked together to serve other residents (居民) at Sunset Manor.
Nelson began detailing cars during good weather and cleaning walkways in the winter.Elders became his advertising manager.They donated most of their income to the Wounded Warrior Project.Nelson is less mobile now and is in care at Sunset.Elders continues to visit and to encourage his friend.A friend of Elders’ who travelled to Iwo Jima brought back a jar filled with sand from the rocky island.Elders sent the gift,along with his own wartime collections,to the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park.
【语篇导读】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了两位二战老兵因为共同的战争经历结下了深厚的友谊,虽然年事已高,但他们仍然致力于服务社会。
(　　)24.What do we know about John Nelson
[A]He joined the army after he left university.
[B]His hometown was ruined by the war.
[C]He joined the army through strict tests.
[D]He was physically and mentally injured in the war.
(　　)25.Why did Nelson and Elders develop a friendship
[A]Because they both felt sad and lonely.
[B]Because they lived in the same place.
[C]Because they shared a common war experience.
[D]Because they had helped each other during the war.
(　　)26.What can we learn from the last paragraph
[A]The two friends were devoted to contributing to the society.
[B]The two friends started a successful business.
[C]The two friends visited Iwo Jima together after the war.
[D]The two friends supported young people to join the army.
(　　)27.What does the text mainly talk about
[A]How people tried to survive the war.
[B]The meaning of peace for ordinary people.
[C]Two soldiers’ touching friendship during wartime.
[D]Two old soldiers’ life experiences and friendship.
C
Very few people will challenge you if you say that the world seems to be changing faster and faster.Of course,some people will.They will mention how change has occurred throughout history.We may be on an up cycle right now,but things will slow down again.I don’t think most people—even those who agree that change is coming faster—really appreciate the consequences of the high speed of that change.
The speed of everything is going up and up.And this is now demanding that we run organisations in a different way.However,the number of public or private firms that are trying to adopt new ways is very small.Why should this be so I think the answer lies in the fact we believe.For the most part,it is highly influenced by our own personal experiences.And when it comes to change,the world we see today and the world we saw two or three or four months ago are rarely very different.Indeed our experiences can be literally 99.5% the same.We get up,get ready for work,and get on the subway,not paying attention to the depth of the seawall (海堤),because it doesn’t affect us today.
So even if we know that things are changing and changing faster,what we see and feel is very different.And our experiences,and the feelings that we get from them,are very influential in determining our behaviour.So if we don’t feel things are changing that much,we won’t actively and aggressively (有冲劲地) look for new ways to adapt to that change.It’s really simple.And increasingly,it’s really dangerous.
The way we absorb information,and the way we act on it,are not going to change because the structure of our brains or bodies will not suddenly change.The latter only happens over very long periods of time.What can help Big ideas that produce big light bulbs over our heads can help.A constant focus on change—opportunities and risks—can help.A sense of urgency to find and use new opportunities might help.
【语篇导读】本文是议论文。文章主要介绍了人们因日常经历的影响而对快速变化的世界缺乏紧迫感,导致适应缓慢。
(　　)28.What is most people’s attitude towards the changing world in the author’s opinion
[A]Negative. [B]Objective.
[C]Indifferent. [D]Appreciative.
(　　)29.Why do only a few firms try to operate new ways
[A]Most firms are cautious about choosing a right way.
[B]Most firms consider the world always the same.
[C]Most firms feel very few changes in daily life.
[D]Most firms prefer more efficient old ways.
(　　)30.Which order can show the correct relationship among experiences,feelings and actions
[A]Feelings→actions→experiences.
[B]Actions→feelings→experiences.
[C]Experiences→actions→feelings.
[D]Experiences→feelings→actions.
(　　)31.What’s the purpose of the text
[A]To remind people of the dangers of the changes.
[B]To urge people to adapt to the changing world.
[C]To inform people of the world’s new changes.
[D]To praise the great changes in the world.
D
While you are studying or working abroad, sharing an apartment with people from other cultures is a great way of getting the most out of a period from the beginning. This is a situation to which it will take some time to adapt. Here are some tips to make the process go smoother.
Start by being aware of your own culture, values and attitudes. Understand that people who have not grown up in the same country or context as you can sometimes translate some of your behaviour in the wrong way. To avoid this, seek advice from your friends and family to find out more about what type of person you are and what you might come across when it comes to people who don’t know you. You might also consider conducting a little research about what type of stereotypes (成见) other cultures might hold about the people of your own country.
Be understanding and patient. Now that you know that people are all different, be understanding when you get to know them. Try to be open-minded so that you can start off on the right foot. This will promote communication with them. To get to know each other better, plan to spend some time doing what each of you likes to do in your spare time. You can cook meals together, go out to the town, listen to music, take a weekend trip and play some board games. Moreover, the other person might be from a place where people do not usually do these activities. The opportunities to learn from each other are endless, but sometimes it can take some initiative (主动性) to actually make it happen.
People are more similar than you think most of the time. We grow up in such a large world with so much information everywhere and sometimes we can be misled into thinking something that we should not believe, but we have the opportunity to make up our own minds. So be kind. You don’t know where people come from and what their story is.
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章主要就出国学习或工作时如何与来自不同文化的室友相处提出了几点建议。
(　　)32.Why does the author suggest being aware of your own culture
[A]To learn to behave well.
[B]To build the sense of independence.
[C]To prevent yourself being misunderstood.
[D]To gain an insight into other cultures.
(　　)33.What can you do for a better understanding of each other
[A]Suggest some activities to do together.
[B]Mind your own business in spare time.
[C]Involve your roommates in what you like.
[D]Team up with your roommates in video games.
(　　)34.What does the author intend to express in the last paragraph
[A]The world is so large and people are different.
[B]Being friendly is good for cross-cultural communication.
[C]People from different cultures should learn from each other.
[D]Go to the Internet to get more information about different cultures.
(　　)35.What can be the best title for the text
[A]How to Study or Work Abroad
[B]How to Learn Cultures of Your Roommates
[C]How to Have a Good Time with Foreigners
[D]How to Live with People from Different Cultures
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The concept of peace is a very important one in cultures all over the world.Think about how we greet people.36.　　　 In some cultures we greet people by shaking hands or with another gesture to show that we are not carrying weapons—that we come in peace.And there are certain symbols that people in very different cultures recognise as representing peace.Let’s look at the origins of a few of them.
The dove
The dove has been a symbol of peace and innocence for thousands of years in many different cultures.In ancient Greek mythology,it was a symbol of love and the renewal of life.In ancient Japan,a dove carrying a sword symbolised the end of war.37.　　
The rainbow
The rainbow is another ancient and universal symbol,often representing a kind of connection.In Chinese tradition,the rainbow is a common symbol of marriage because the colours represent the union of yin and yang.38.　　
The olive branch
39.　　　 In Greek mythology,Athena gave the olive tree to the people of Athens,who showed their gratitude by naming the city after her.40.　　　 Whatever the history,the olive branch is a part of many modern flags symbolising peace and unity.
A.People always greet one another in peaceful ways.
B.But it was Pablo Picasso who made it a modern symbol of peace.
C.The olive tree has always been a valuable source of food and oil.
D.But no one knows for sure when or why it began to symbolise peace.
E.Now we use the rainbow to represent the possibility of a better world.
F.In some languages,the phrases for greetings contain the words for peace.
G.Nowadays the rainbow is used by many popular movements for peace and the environment.
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)
阅读下面的短文,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。
In October,our student union held an online culture cafe to allow our schoolmates to learn how to make Chinese dumplings together.The international group 　41　 members from China,India,Malaysia,Indonesia and Australia.
After　42　 the process of making dumplings,we wrapped the meat filling into the centre of the dumpling wrappers.Some foreign schoolmates were quite 　43　 and we Chinese people taught them step by step.It’s important to pinch (捏) its edges a little 　44　 and push the sides towards the centre to seal (封入) them to　45　 that the filling will not fall out.
One schoolmate from Australia said she　46　 knew how much fun it was to make dumplings before,and she was curious about why dumplings are　47　Chinese people.Born in a traditional Chinese family,I shared my 　48　 with her.
When I was a kid,my grandma told me the culture of dumplings is its inclusiveness (包容性) and 　49　.Different types of fillings suit different eating 　50　 for Chinese people.
For example,there is no one 　51　 filling for all types of dumplings.Furthermore,dumplings will come with a 　52　 of fillings,such as pork,cabbage,chicken,etc.
The online session (课程) was 　53　.Not only did we have an enjoyable discussion about making dumplings,but we also 　54　 a positive and inclusive attitude towards cultural diversity.It was a positive 　55　,and the foreign schoolmates understood Chinese food and culture better.
【语篇导读】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者的学校组织来自不同国家的学生学习包饺子以及这次活动的意义。
(　　)41.[A]took up [B]turned down
[C]cared about [D]brought together
(　　)42.[A]introducing [B]predicting
[C]selecting [D]improving
(　　)43.[A]thrilled [B]inspired
[C]confused [D]shocked
(　　)44.[A]faster [B]tighter
[C]more slowly [D]more quickly
(　　)45.[A]conclude [B]announce
[C]guarantee [D]imagine
(　　)46.[A]always [B]never
[C]usually [D]still
(　　)47.[A]nutritious for
[B]difficult for
[C]affordable for
[D]popular with
(　　)48.[A]story [B]schedule
[C]guidance [D]application
(　　)49.[A]consumption [B]diversity
[C]price [D]shape
(　　)50.[A]times [B]regulations
[C]preferences [D]disorders
(　　)51.[A]mixed [B]tasty
[C]expensive [D]standard
(　　)52.[A]variety [B]plate
[C]pile [D]total
(　　)53.[A]serious [B]technical
[C]open [D]meaningful
(　　)54.[A]researched [B]took
[C]observed [D]transformed
(　　)55.[A]humour [B]effect
[C]experience [D]opinion
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Figuring out what makes you happy can be a long process,as you will find the thing
56.　　　　 makes you happy doesn’t necessarily make everyone else happy.
Once you figure out what your values are,it’s time 57.　　　　 (put) those into play.
Consider how you can rearrange your life to 58.　　　　 (well) fit your values.Rearranging your life should make you happier,as it 59.　　　　 (bring) your life more in line 60.　　　　 who you are.For instance,if you find you value your family more,you may want to consider
61.　　　　 (spend) more time at home by cutting back on your hours.Another example is that 62.　　　　 you find you value adventure,spend more time seeking it in your life.You don’t need to go on 63.　　　　 (attract) vacations to find adventure.You can do it in your own city by seeking out new places to visit,new things to try,and new restaurants to eat.The point is whatever values you have at the top,especially the top value,should 64.　　　　 (arrange) first in your life.You need to make space for it with your time,energy,and money.
Active hobbies,such as engaging with other people,exercising,or making things,can increase your happiness in 65.　　　　 (compare) to passive hobbies,such as watching television.Therefore,exploring hobbies that get you active can help increase your happiness once you find one you love.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英语老师让你们读一些中国战斗英雄的传记,然后写一篇英语短文,内容包括:
1.你从战斗英雄身上学到的一种品质;
2.你如何践行这一品质。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词语:爱国精神patriotism。

第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的
短文。
A Leap of Faith
It was a bright May afternoon along the Maryland coast and Jonathan Bauer,a firefighter,
and his 13-year-old daughter Ava were driving with the windows down as they headed home on the bridge across the shallow waters of the bay. Suddenly the calm was disturbed by the squeal (刺耳的声音) of tires.
Not far ahead of them,a black pickup was skidding (打滑). To the Bauers’ horror,it crashed into a concrete barrier,spun like a top,flipped over (翻转) directly ahead and came to rest swinging over the railing of the bridge. Bauer hit the brakes in time to avoid the vehicles in his path,but another car came to slide backwards towards him. He swerved (急转弯) left but was too late—the car struck his car before crashing into the vehicle behind him.
Bauer stopped the car.“Ava,are you OK ” he asked. She was shaken but otherwise unhurt. He ran to the car,“Are you OK ” he asked the driver,who nodded,too shocked to speak.
And then a scream. It came from the pickup hanging out past the guardrail (护栏),30 or more feet above the waters. The driver’s door was flung open and a man climbed out. He dropped to the ground,and then rushed to the railing. Bauer ran up beside him. The man pointed down,crying “Jenny”. In the water was a girl,about two years old,brown eyes,floating on her back in terror,kicking,splashing and screaming.
From around the truck came more screams from the driver’s wife who had freed herself from the mess and was looking down into the water.
Matters quickly went from bad to frightening when the child rolled over onto her stomach. Bauer waited for the pickup driver to act,but he didn’t move. Maybe he was in shock.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
“Ava!” Bauer yelled,bending to remove his shoes.“Stay by the car!”
Paragraph 2:
A moment later,a family on a boat pulled up and pulled Bauer and the little girl aboard.

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