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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．Why does the man lose points
A．He is usually late for class.
B．He hands in his homework late.
C．He isn’t as smart as other students.
2．What does the woman suggest doing
A．Going window-shopping.
B．Getting bargains in the mall.
C．Saving as much money as possible.
3．What do we know about the air conditioner
A．It is on the way.
B．It has been fixed.
C．It is in poor condition.
4．Where are the speakers probably
A．At a tailor’s.
B．At home.
C．At a clothing shop.
5．Where is the woman’s hometown
A．New York.
B．Chicago.
C．Phoenix.
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 did the woman do last night
A．She joined a club.
B．She attended a meeting.
C．She bought some furniture.
7．What does the man think of the woman’s proposal
A．Practical. B．Creative. C．Unreasonable.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．How long has the man lived in this area
A．For 5 years.
B．For 10 years.
C．For 15 years.
9．How far is the gas station from the place where the two speakers are
A．About half a mile.
B．About two miles.
C．About two and a half miles.
10．What can be known about the gas station
A．It is very large.
B．It has a red roof.
C．It has a white roof.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Where are the speakers now
A．In France. 　B．In Italy. C．In the UK.
12．Why didn’t the woman visit the Bloody Tower
A．She had no time.
B．She didn’t know it.
C．Her son didn’t like it.
13．What do we know about the speakers
A．They meet abroad.
B．They are going back together.
C．They started their tour in London.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What is the woman most concerned with about the hotel
A．The price.
B．The position.
C．The environment.
15．How much will the woman pay in total
A．￡220. B．￡400. C．￡660.
16．What does the woman think of the hotels in London
A．Beautifully situated.
B．Quite comfortable.
C．Really expensive.
17．Where is the hotel
A．Opposite a cinema.
B．On the right of Hyde Park.
C．Beside Marble Arch station.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Where will the party be held
A．At the Irish Pub.
B．At the LaFleur Club.
C．At the Rodolfo Club.
19．What do the listeners have to pay for themselves
A．A buffet.
B．Soft drinks.
C．Wine.
20．How does the speaker suggest going to the party
A．By bus. B．By car. C．By subway.
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
Many people say art is grand so they are afraid of touching the topic.However，art can help us develop our sense of aesthetics(美学)．Here are some recommended books for you to open the door to art.
The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St.Clair
In this book，Clair tells readers about unusual stories of 75 amazing colors.It includes important uses of these colors and their cultural symbolism.By reading this book，you will get a better appreciation for colors and learn how to use them more appropriately in practice.
How to Be an Artist by Jerry Saltz
Do you dream of becoming an artist but have no basic knowledge about art This book can help you.Saltz shares his insights about what’s really important for artists to know.Meanwhile，he also gives readers advice and shares prompts and rules for them to follow.
The Practice and Science of Drawing by Harold Speed
In this book，Speed not only teaches readers different drawing techniques but also shows how to achieve their artistic vision.Speed also questions and challenges the definition of art，allowing readers to think more deeply about what it means to draw.
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime by Christopher Hart
If you want to be an animation artist，then the book is quite suitable for you.It gives some character frameworks for six most popular types of cartoon characters.Then you can follow the book’s detailed instructions to finish the characters step-by-step.
21．What do The Secret Lives of Color and How to Be an Artist have in common
A．Both are presented in the form of storytelling.
B．Both show the works of famous artists in history.
C．Both provide practical artistic guidance for readers.
D．Both explore the relationship between art and culture.
22．Which of the following can best describe Speed’s book
A．Mind-stirring. B．Time-effective.
C．Challenge-free. D．Energy-saving.
23．What’s the purpose of writing the text
A．To highlight the significance of art education.
B．To recommend suitable books for art beginners.
C．To develop readers’ artistic skills and appreciation.
D．To discuss various art techniques and applications.
B
Ian Happ is a professional baseball player for a baseball team in the United States.When he first started playing with the team in 2017，he was looking for pictures to hang in his home.An idea and an unlikely partnership with a British artist came from that simple desire.
Happ wanted to show Wrigley Field(瑞格利球场)，the team’s ballpark，from a different artistic vision.He said that many baseball fans had been to Wrigley Field but had never seen what the ballpark looked like，from the field.He thought looking up from the field was such a cool experience that he intended to bring that to more fans.So，from his point of view，he let the British artist Patrick Vale create three large drawings of Wrigley Field.Instead of having pictures hung in his home，the partnership led to something quite different.
Happ’s views of Wrigley Field became the project，Through My Eyes，in which fans could purchase prints.The money made in this way went toward those people in need.The drawings by Vale became See What I See，an exhibition at a Chicago’s gallery.The show lasted a period of time.
Happ ever brought Vale to Chicago in September of 2018 and showed him around Wrigley Field.Vale knew little about the sport of baseball.But he understood the connection fans had with Wrigley Field.Happ had to explain to Vale the importance of the 400-foot sign in the center field and the famous manual scoreboard.He had to teach him the correct positioning of the players.He also explained what it felt like standing in the field under the bright lights with a loud crowd.
Vale took pictures and used them to help him create drawings in great detail.He was very modest and would send rough drawings to Happ，who would mark them up in red ink，like a teacher，with suggestions.It was in this way that their cooperation was so successful.
24．What did Happ ask Vale to do
A．Join the baseball team.
B．Find a different baseball field.
C．Draw pictures of his home.
D．Create three pictures according to his own perspectives.
25．What is the main purpose of Through My Eyes
A．To hold an exhibition.
B．To promote the printing trade.
C．To attract baseball fans.
D．To do charity to help people in need.
26．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A．What Vale explained to Happ.
B．How Vale corrected Happ’s mistakes.
C．What Happ and Vale felt about the field.
D．How Happ introduced Wrigley Field to Vale.
27．Which word can best describe Vale
A．Humble. B．Humorous.
C．Casual. D．Conventional.
C
The industrial solvent(溶剂) trichloroethylene(TCE) was once an ingredient in the process of removing caffeine from coffee.However，it was banned by the food industry in the 1970s.
Despite that，it is still a necessary element in some household products，such as cleaning wipes，tool cleaners，paint removers，carpet cleaners and spot removers.In the United Kingdom，dry cleaners stopped using it in the mid-1950s，but according to Public Health England，it still plays a necessary part in metal cleaning.
A global study in 2021 found TCE increased the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease，a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves.It is said that the harmful chemical was fueling rising numbers of cases of Parkinson’s disease across the world.
About one million people in the US currently suffer from the condition.Doctors diagnose(诊断) 60,000 Americans each year.Brian Grant，who played for 12 years in the NBA，was diagnosed at the age of 36.The study authors say he was exposed to TCE when he was just three years old.He lived with his father，a US Marine at Camp Lejeune where TCE has been found polluting the military base.Amy Lindberg was similarly exposed there while serving as a US Navy captain.She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 40 years later.The study also details others whose condition was the result of living close to a polluted site or working with the chemical directly.
The US alone is home to thousands of polluted sites.Researchers say the country needs to speed up cleaning and controlling efforts.They argue that TCE should be further limited in use and be replaced by other chemicals as soon as possible.Besides，TCE levels in groundwater，drinking water，soil，and outdoor and indoor air require closer monitoring，and the information needs to be shared with those who live and work near polluted sites.
28．What makes TCE a necessary element in household products
A．Its environment-friendly property.
B．Its easy availability in daily life.
C．Its outstanding cleaning ability.
D．Its power of ensuring product safety.
29．What did the global study in 2021 show
A．The young tended to develop Parkinson’s disease.
B．TCE and Parkinson’s disease were closely related.
C．Parkinson’s disease was caused by complex factors.
D．Parkinson’s disease proved more deadly than before.
30．What can be known about Brian Grant and Amy Lindberg mentioned in paragraph 4
A．They fell sick shortly after joining the US Navy.
B．They worked with the chemical of TCE directly.
C．They suffered because of their exposure to TCE.
D．They were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease early.
31．Which of the following shows the researchers’ opinion
A．TCE levels in the air are impossible to monitor.
B．Measures of handling TCE should be stricter.
C．The use of chemicals requires more freedom.
D．Efforts to replace TCE have proven very simple.
D
In today’s digital age，where a vast ocean of information is just a click away，the question arises：can one learn too much because no individual can grasp the entirety of human knowledge.However，there exists a phenomenon where excessive learning can lead to inaction，a state of being overwhelmed by too much information.
Consider a situation where you’re eager to achieve a particular goal.You begin by conducting extensive research，diving deep into the subject.As you absorb more information，it paradoxically(矛盾地) feels like your understanding weakens.Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers，making the goal seem more complex and out of reach.
This situation is a common trap：the endless pursuit of more information.Although gaining comprehensive knowledge is valuable，that is to say there’s nothing wrong with learning a lot，issues arise when this pursuit obstructs practical application.If learning continuously prevents you from starting，you’ll find yourself stuck，unable to achieve your desired outcomes.
An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing.Gather essential information，then transition into action swiftly，even if you feel somewhat unprepared.This is often the best way to learn，as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot.
The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here.A baby doesn’t learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the process.Instead，it learns by attempting to walk，falling，and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn’t.Through repeated effort，walking is eventually mastered.This method is applicable to goal achievement too.By engaging in action，learning from the outcomes，and adjusting accordingly，you gradually move closer to your goals.
In summary，while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable，it’s crucial not to let it become a barrier to action.Learning should be a stepping stone to doing，not an end in itself.It’s through the interplay of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our ambitions.
32．What stops people from achieving the goal
A．The distraction caused by unrelated tasks.
B．The inability to find relevant information.
C．The confusion caused by the information.
D．The desire to learn basic concept or strategy.
33．What does the author try to advocate in paragraph 3 & paragraph 4
A．Sticking to continuous learning.
B．Taking practical action without delay.
C．Gaining as much knowledge as possible.
D．Prioritizing theoretical knowledge in study.
34．Why is the example “baby learning to walk” mentioned in paragraph 5
A．To compare different learning styles.
B．To show the importance of making mistakes.
C．To emphasize the need for parental guidance.
D．To illustrate learning through action and experience.
35．What may be the best title for the passage
A．The Harmony of Learning and Doing
B．The Process of Accessing Information
C．The Pursuit of Advanced Knowledge
D．The Significance of Hands-on Experience
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。
Experts often tell students to center their efforts on a narrow field to get a job after school. 36 .
One of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was Danish scientist Morten Meldal，who is 68 years old and works at the University of Copenhagen.When describing his career，Meldal said he started out as an engineer but changed to chemistry because he “wanted to understand the world.”
37 .They might believe they have to center their work and school lives in one field to be successful.But a study from professors at Michigan State University shows that is not always the case.The researchers looked into past Nobel Prize winners and their students. 38 ，some of what they learned from their teachers is how to live a life with many interests.They are，in a way，learning how to be creative.
Nobel winners are nine times more likely to have experience in working with wood，metal or in the arts than most scientists.The researchers also found that the Nobel winners have an open mind about their life experiences.Unlike many people who spend long hours at work and give up their outside interests， 39 .
The researchers say that，even among people who do not win big prizes，those with many interests are often successful.They pointed to a 2022 report about students who study two major fields in college. 40 .Double majors are often more creative and more interested in starting their own businesses than those who centered on only one study area.
A．That study plan is called a “double major”
B．What we believe is of great benefit to them
C．Meldal’s experience may come as a surprise to students
D．They discovered that if they helped each other afterwards
E．Nobel winners believe their hobbies are important to creativity
F．They found that when the students of winners went on to win Nobel Prizes
G．But recent research into Nobel Prize winners suggests that wider interests are important
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。
The summer after my freshman year college，I had to get my first job.This was probably one of the 41 tasks I have ever had to do.I had never held a job when I was in high school because my parents wanted me to put all my 42 into my studies.
At first，it was very hard.I filled out dozens of 43 but got no calls back in the first two weeks.It made sense because I had 44 no job experience.All I could 45 was being a high school graduate and a year of college.
However，halfway through the third week，I finally got a call back from one of the places I 46 .We had set up a meeting time，and after my 47 ，I was more than ready to start working the following Monday.I was 48 at the chance of working for my wages.
When I started，it was very clear that I was not 49 .I made mistakes with orders and often 50 sales promotions(推销)．My parents made a bet I would not 51 the first two weeks，and I would be back looking for more 52 .However，I stuck with it.
After working a while，I got better at orders，and always 53 the cheaper options for customers.A couple of weeks later，I had been told by the manager that I had 54 the award of the best employee of the month.It taught me a lot about responsibility and gave me the 55 of working.
41．A.funniest B．worst
C．hardest D．lightest
42．A.energy B．motivation
C．wisdom D．ambition
43．A.questionnaires B．surveys
C．certifications D．applications
44．A.exactly B．absolutely
C．partly D．doubtfully
45．A.explain B．claim
C．interpret D．offer
46．A.signed up B．applied to
C．checked in D．headed for
47．A.interview B．graduation
C．arrangement D．performance
48．A.surprised B．disappointed
C．excited D．worried
49．A.skilled B．frightened
C．patient D．satisfied
50．A.avoided B．abandoned
C．postponed D．forgot
51．A.spend B．last
C．continue D．wait
52．A.ideas B．expectations
C．jobs D．instructions
53．A.sold B．produced
C．kept D．recommended
54．A.confirmed B．received
C．guaranteed D．become
55．A.confidence B．importance
C．necessity D．hope
第二节　(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese knots are 56. ancient folk art form in China，simple but attractive.Its history can date back to the Zhou Dynasty(1046 BCE－256 BCE)，and it fully developed in the Tang and Song Dynasties，and became widely popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
A knot 57. is made of colourful silk thread(线) can bring good luck to its owner.It is often used 58. (express) good wishes，including happiness，prosperity 59.___________ love.A Chinese knot is made of a single rope and named by its specific form and meaning，for example，“Happiness & Health”，“Luck and Auspiciousness(吉祥)” and “Wish you a fair wind”．People combining different knots with other well-designed things 60._______________(skillful)，a unique auspicious Chinese knot with many wishes 61._____________(form)．And it is also worth 62. (note) that the logo of Beijing’s bid to host the 2008 Olympics was based 63. a traditional knot craft design.
Today，people are fond of Chinese knots for its 64. (character) form，colorfulness and deep meaning.Most commonly，the knot is used either as a hanging 65.____________(decorate)，such as in the home or car，or on the body like a ring，an earring，a hand chain or a necklace.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的好友David和你约定本周末去民间艺术博物馆参观。请给你的留学生朋友Bill发一封邮件，邀请他一起参观，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．具体安排；
3．期待回复。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：民间艺术博物馆the Folk Art Museum
Dear Bill，
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 keep a two-dollar bill in my wallet that was given to me by my mother when I was six years old.I still remember the day when she pulled me into the living room and said，“You are brilliant in my mind，but if you fail once don’t give up.Don’t fear failure.It is a way of getting us to try harder.You will succeed，I promise.”
She looked at me and continued，“I want you to carry this two-dollar bill for extra good luck.”
“Thanks mom，” I replied.“I will keep it close to me always.”
I am not superstitious(迷信的)，but from that day on the bill goes with me wherever I go.I firmly believe that luck would follow me everywhere.
Every morning I would get dressed and my two-dollar bill went into my pocket.My mother passed away when I was 17 years old and I remembered taking out my two-dollar bill.I held it in my hand for the longest time and knew that she would be watching over me the rest of my life.
Each time I felt I had a crisis on my hands，I would reach for my two-dollar bill and set it on the table.I would stare at it for several hours and could always come up with a solution.
When I applied for my first job，I was thirty years old and very shy.The thought of being interviewed for a job was scary but I had to work.On my first interview，as I sat in the waiting room，I noticed there were five women ahead of me.All of the women were younger and very well dressed.One of them looked perfect in her blue striped suit with matching purse and shoes.I knew I was up against women better qualified by looking at the length of their résumés(简历)．
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。
Mrs Martin，the office manager，called me into her office.
Late that afternoon，while I was cooking，the telephone rang.
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．Why does the man lose points
A．He is usually late for class.
B．He hands in his homework late.
C．He isn’t as smart as other students.
2．What does the woman suggest doing
A．Going window-shopping.
B．Getting bargains in the mall.
C．Saving as much money as possible.
3．What do we know about the air conditioner
A．It is on the way.
B．It has been fixed.
C．It is in poor condition.
4．Where are the speakers probably
A．At a tailor’s.
B．At home.
C．At a clothing shop.
5．Where is the woman’s hometown
A．New York.
B．Chicago.
C．Phoenix.
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 did the woman do last night
A．She joined a club.
B．She attended a meeting.
C．She bought some furniture.
7．What does the man think of the woman’s proposal
A．Practical. B．Creative. C．Unreasonable.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．How long has the man lived in this area
A．For 5 years.
B．For 10 years.
C．For 15 years.
9．How far is the gas station from the place where the two speakers are
A．About half a mile.
B．About two miles.
C．About two and a half miles.
10．What can be known about the gas station
A．It is very large.
B．It has a red roof.
C．It has a white roof.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Where are the speakers now
A．In France. 　B．In Italy. C．In the UK.
12．Why didn’t the woman visit the Bloody Tower
A．She had no time.
B．She didn’t know it.
C．Her son didn’t like it.
13．What do we know about the speakers
A．They meet abroad.
B．They are going back together.
C．They started their tour in London.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What is the woman most concerned with about the hotel
A．The price.
B．The position.
C．The environment.
15．How much will the woman pay in total
A．￡220. B．￡400. C．￡660.
16．What does the woman think of the hotels in London
A．Beautifully situated.
B．Quite comfortable.
C．Really expensive.
17．Where is the hotel
A．Opposite a cinema.
B．On the right of Hyde Park.
C．Beside Marble Arch station.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Where will the party be held
A．At the Irish Pub.
B．At the LaFleur Club.
C．At the Rodolfo Club.
19．What do the listeners have to pay for themselves
A．A buffet.
B．Soft drinks.
C．Wine.
20．How does the speaker suggest going to the party
A．By bus. B．By car. C．By subway.
答案　1.B　2.A　3.C　4.A　5.A　6.B　7.A　8.C　9.C　10.B　11.A　12.B　13.A　14.B　15.C　16.C　17.A　18.B　19.C　20.A
听力材料
Text 1
M：I should really start turning in my homework on time.I lose so many points by being late.
W：Is that why you never get the highest marks in class I know you’re smarter than most of us.
Text 2
W：Island mall is having a big sale this weekend.Do you want to go
M：I’d love to，but I have a tight budget recently.
W：Well，maybe.We can just do some window shopping，can’t we
M：Just look around.No，that’s not interesting.
Text 3
W：The heat is unbearable.Didn’t you turn on the air conditioner
M：Oh，no.But we need to have it fixed as soon as possible.I’ve called someone and they’re on the way.
Text 4
M：Good morning，can I help you
W：Yes，this dress is too long.Would you please shorten it for me
Text 5
M：What part of the country are you from
W：Well，I’m from the northeast.My home is in New York and I lived in Chicago for a while.I lived in Phoenix for two years before moving here.
Text 6
M：⑥Did you go to the meeting last night
W：⑥Yes，but I wish I hadn’t.
M：Did you ask how much the new furniture for the club was going to cost
W：Yes and I really put my foot in it.
M：How
W：Well.I said I thought it was the stupid idea to buy new furniture when the club was so short of money.
M：Well，there’s nothing wrong with that.⑦It’s a reasonable opinion.
W：Maybe，but I had forgotten that I was the one who first suggested new furniture at last year’s meeting.
Text 7
W：Excuse me，sir.I’m a bit lost.Could you help me out，please
M：Sure! I can give you directions.I know this area well.⑧I’ve been living here for fifteen years.Where are you heading
W：I need to find a gas station.My car is low on gas.
M：Alright.⑨Go down this road and drive on for about two more miles.
W：OK.Is it on this road
M：No.⑨Take the third left and go for about half a mile.You will get to the gas station.
W：Is the gas station on the left side or the right side of the road
M：It will be on the right.
W：What does it look like
M：⑩It has a red roof.You can’t miss it.
W：Thanks a lot!
Text 8
M：Hey! Hi there! Sharon！ Fancy meeting you here，Paris，France of all places!
W： Donald! What a coincidence! It’s a small world，isn’t it
M： Yeah.We’ve just finished our tour.We’re going back tomorrow，but I wish I had more time.
W：So do I.
M：So where’ve you been，Sharon
W：Well...we started in London.You know，the Tower of London.
M：Oh yeah，we did that.I liked the Bloody Tower，where King Richard Ⅲ killed the young Edward Ⅴ and his brother.Did you enjoy it
W：I don’t think we went there.But I’m sure my son wishes he’d been there.He likes all that sort of thing. They should improve the brochure.I didn’t see anything in it about that.
M：You mean you didn’t go to the Bloody Tower! What a pity! Well，what about Italy then
W：Well，we had a great time in Italy.We did Pisa...
Text 9
M：Good morning.How can I help you
W：Could you help us to find a hotel in London，please
M：Yes，of course.Would you like a hotel in the city center
W：Yes，if possible.
M：OK，how about the Hotel Stella They’ve got some rooms free.
W： Is it near an underground station
M：Yes，it is.It’s about five minutes’ walk from Marble Arch station.And it’s very close to Hyde Park.It’s one of the nicest hotels in London.
W：Great. I’d like a double room for three nights.And can you check the price
M：Yes，sure. I’m afraid hotels in London are really expensive but of course they are comfortable.A lot of people think that London’s the most expensive city for tourists in the world.
W： Yes，last year we stayed two nights in a hotel that cost over ￡200 a night!
M：Right， I’ve booked it for you，￡220 a night.When you come out of the underground station，go along Edgware Road for about 400 meters and it’s on the right，opposite a cinema.
W：Brilliant.Thanks very much.
Text 10
W：Good morning，everyone.May I have your attention，please I just want to tell everyone that the place of the office party has been changed.Instead of being at the Irish Pub on 6th Street， it will be at the LaFleur Club.The LaFleur Club is not very far from the office.It is on the corner of 9th Street，just across from the Greenville Gallery and next to the Rodolfo Club.If anyone doesn’t know the place，you can ask me for details.It has a very nice atmosphere，and even a karaoke stage.Our company will pay for only a buffet and soft drinks， so you will have to pay for wine yourself.The subway station is really far away from the LaFleur Club.And it is difficult to park your cars there during the dinner time.So as for the transportation， we strongly encourage you to take the bus.See you at the party! I hope all of you will come and enjoy the party.
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
Many people say art is grand so they are afraid of touching the topic.However，art can help us develop our sense of aesthetics(美学)．Here are some recommended books for you to open the door to art.
The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St.Clair
In this book，Clair tells readers about unusual stories of 75 amazing colors.It includes important uses of these colors and their cultural symbolism.By reading this book，you will get a better appreciation for colors and learn how to use them more appropriately in practice.
How to Be an Artist by Jerry Saltz
Do you dream of becoming an artist but have no basic knowledge about art This book can help you.Saltz shares his insights about what’s really important for artists to know.Meanwhile，he also gives readers advice and shares prompts and rules for them to follow.
The Practice and Science of Drawing by Harold Speed
In this book，Speed not only teaches readers different drawing techniques but also shows how to achieve their artistic vision.Speed also questions and challenges the definition of art，allowing readers to think more deeply about what it means to draw.
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime by Christopher Hart
If you want to be an animation artist，then the book is quite suitable for you.It gives some character frameworks for six most popular types of cartoon characters.Then you can follow the book’s detailed instructions to finish the characters step-by-step.
语篇解读　这是一篇应用文。文章主要为艺术初学者推荐一些书籍，通过阅读这些书籍，可以打开艺术的大门，提高自己的审美能力。
21．What do The Secret Lives of Color and How to Be an Artist have in common
A．Both are presented in the form of storytelling.
B．Both show the works of famous artists in history.
C．Both provide practical artistic guidance for readers.
D．Both explore the relationship between art and culture.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据“The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St.Clair”部分的“learn how to use them more appropriately in practice”和“How to Be an Artist by Jerry Saltz”部分的“gives readers advice and shares prompts and rules for them to follow”可推知，两本书的共同点是都为读者提供了实用性的可操作的艺术指导。故选C。
22．Which of the following can best describe Speed’s book
A．Mind-stirring. B．Time-effective.
C．Challenge-free. D．Energy-saving.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第四段中“Speed also questions and challenges the definition of art，allowing readers to think more deeply about what it means to draw.”可知，Speed在书中提出了质疑，令读者更深刻地思考绘画的意义。由此可推知，这是一本能够激发读者思考的书。故选A。
23．What’s the purpose of writing the text
A．To highlight the significance of art education.
B．To recommend suitable books for art beginners.
C．To develop readers’ artistic skills and appreciation.
D．To discuss various art techniques and applications.
答案　B
解析　写作意图题。根据首段的“Here are some recommended books for you to open the door to art.”并结合作者在文章中主要推荐了四本有关艺术的书籍可推知，文章的目的是向艺术初学者推荐相关书籍。故选B。
B
Ian Happ is a professional baseball player for a baseball team in the United States.When he first started playing with the team in 2017，he was looking for pictures to hang in his home.An idea and an unlikely partnership with a British artist came from that simple desire.
Happ wanted to show Wrigley Field(瑞格利球场)，the team’s ballpark，from a different artistic vision.He said that many baseball fans had been to Wrigley Field but had never seen what the ballpark looked like，from the field.He thought looking up from the field was such a cool experience that he intended to bring that to more fans.So，from his point of view，he let the British artist Patrick Vale create three large drawings of Wrigley Field.Instead of having pictures hung in his home，the partnership led to something quite different.
Happ’s views of Wrigley Field became the project，Through My Eyes，in which fans could purchase prints.The money made in this way went toward those people in need.The drawings by Vale became See What I See，an exhibition at a Chicago’s gallery.The show lasted a period of time.
Happ ever brought Vale to Chicago in September of 2018 and showed him around Wrigley Field.Vale knew little about the sport of baseball.But he understood the connection fans had with Wrigley Field.Happ had to explain to Vale the importance of the 400-foot sign in the center field and the famous manual scoreboard.He had to teach him the correct positioning of the players.He also explained what it felt like standing in the field under the bright lights with a loud crowd.
Vale took pictures and used them to help him create drawings in great detail.He was very modest and would send rough drawings to Happ，who would mark them up in red ink，like a teacher，with suggestions.It was in this way that their cooperation was so successful.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述美国棒球运动员Ian Happ和英国艺术家Patrick Vale合作，画出棒球手眼里的球场，并促成了Through My Eyes项目来做慈善。
24．What did Happ ask Vale to do
A．Join the baseball team.
B．Find a different baseball field.
C．Draw pictures of his home.
D．Create three pictures according to his own perspectives.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“He thought looking up from the field was such a cool experience that he intended to bring that to more fans.So，from his point of view，he let the British artist Patrick Vale create three large drawings of Wrigley Field.”可知，他让英国艺术家Patrick Vale根据他的视角创作了瑞格利球场的三幅大型画作。故选D。
25．What is the main purpose of Through My Eyes
A．To hold an exhibition.
B．To promote the printing trade.
C．To attract baseball fans.
D．To do charity to help people in need.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中“Happ’s views of Wrigley Field became the project，Through My Eyes，in which fans could purchase prints.The money made in this way went toward those people in need.”可知，Through My Eyes项目的目的是做慈善。故选D。
26．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A．What Vale explained to Happ.
B．How Vale corrected Happ’s mistakes.
C．What Happ and Vale felt about the field.
D．How Happ introduced Wrigley Field to Vale.
答案　D
解析　段落大意题。根据第四段内容，尤其是“Happ had to explain to Vale the importance of the 400-foot sign in the center field and the famous manual scoreboard.He had to teach him the correct positioning of the players.He also explained what it felt like standing in the field under the bright lights with a loud crowd.”可知，本段主要讲述Happ如何向Vale介绍瑞格利球场。故选D。
27．Which word can best describe Vale
A．Humble. B．Humorous.
C．Casual. D．Conventional.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Vale took pictures and used them to help him create drawings in great detail.He was very modest and would send rough drawings to Happ，who would mark them up in red ink，like a teacher，with suggestions.”可知，Vale很谦虚。故选A。
C
The industrial solvent(溶剂) trichloroethylene(TCE) was once an ingredient in the process of removing caffeine from coffee.However，it was banned by the food industry in the 1970s.
Despite that，it is still a necessary element in some household products，such as cleaning wipes，tool cleaners，paint removers，carpet cleaners and spot removers.In the United Kingdom，dry cleaners stopped using it in the mid-1950s，but according to Public Health England，it still plays a necessary part in metal cleaning.
A global study in 2021 found TCE increased the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease，a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves.It is said that the harmful chemical was fueling rising numbers of cases of Parkinson’s disease across the world.
About one million people in the US currently suffer from the condition.Doctors diagnose(诊断) 60,000 Americans each year.Brian Grant，who played for 12 years in the NBA，was diagnosed at the age of 36.The study authors say he was exposed to TCE when he was just three years old.He lived with his father，a US Marine at Camp Lejeune where TCE has been found polluting the military base.Amy Lindberg was similarly exposed there while serving as a US Navy captain.She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 40 years later.The study also details others whose condition was the result of living close to a polluted site or working with the chemical directly.
The US alone is home to thousands of polluted sites.Researchers say the country needs to speed up cleaning and controlling efforts.They argue that TCE should be further limited in use and be replaced by other chemicals as soon as possible.Besides，TCE levels in groundwater，drinking water，soil，and outdoor and indoor air require closer monitoring，and the information needs to be shared with those who live and work near polluted sites.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。研究发现，一种常用于清洁产品的化学物质TCE会增加人们患帕金森病的风险。
28．What makes TCE a necessary element in household products
A．Its environment-friendly property.
B．Its easy availability in daily life.
C．Its outstanding cleaning ability.
D．Its power of ensuring product safety.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“...，it is still a necessary element in some household products，such as cleaning wipes，tool cleaners，paint removers，carpet cleaners and spot removers...，but according to Public Health England，it still plays a necessary part in metal cleaning.”可推知，TCE有不错的清洁能力，这使它成为家用产品中必不可少的元素。故选C。
29．What did the global study in 2021 show
A．The young tended to develop Parkinson’s disease.
B．TCE and Parkinson’s disease were closely related.
C．Parkinson’s disease was caused by complex factors.
D．Parkinson’s disease proved more deadly than before.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段可知，2021年的一项全球性研究发现，TCE会增加人们患帕金森病的风险，换言之，TCE和帕金森病密切相关。故选B。
30．What can be known about Brian Grant and Amy Lindberg mentioned in paragraph 4
A．They fell sick shortly after joining the US Navy.
B．They worked with the chemical of TCE directly.
C．They suffered because of their exposure to TCE.
D．They were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease early.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知，布莱恩·格兰特在NBA打了12年球，36岁时被诊断出患有帕金森病。该研究的作者说，他三岁时就接触过TCE。艾米·林德伯格也接触过TCE,40年后她被诊断出患有帕金森病。第四段提到的这两个人都因为曾经接触TCE而被诊断患有帕金森病。故选C。
31．Which of the following shows the researchers’ opinion
A．TCE levels in the air are impossible to monitor.
B．Measures of handling TCE should be stricter.
C．The use of chemicals requires more freedom.
D．Efforts to replace TCE have proven very simple.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，研究人员们建议采取多种措施限制并摆脱使用TCE和检测生活中的TCE含量。由此可推断，研究人员会赞同“处理TCE的措施应该更严格”这一观点。故选B。
D
In today’s digital age，where a vast ocean of information is just a click away，the question arises：can one learn too much because no individual can grasp the entirety of human knowledge.However，there exists a phenomenon where excessive learning can lead to inaction，a state of being overwhelmed by too much information.
Consider a situation where you’re eager to achieve a particular goal.You begin by conducting extensive research，diving deep into the subject.As you absorb more information，it paradoxically(矛盾地) feels like your understanding weakens.Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers，making the goal seem more complex and out of reach.
This situation is a common trap：the endless pursuit of more information.Although gaining comprehensive knowledge is valuable，that is to say there’s nothing wrong with learning a lot，issues arise when this pursuit obstructs practical application.If learning continuously prevents you from starting，you’ll find yourself stuck，unable to achieve your desired outcomes.
An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing.Gather essential information，then transition into action swiftly，even if you feel somewhat unprepared.This is often the best way to learn，as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot.
The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here.A baby doesn’t learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the process.Instead，it learns by attempting to walk，falling，and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn’t.Through repeated effort，walking is eventually mastered.This method is applicable to goal achievement too.By engaging in action，learning from the outcomes，and adjusting accordingly，you gradually move closer to your goals.
In summary，while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable，it’s crucial not to let it become a barrier to action.Learning should be a stepping stone to doing，not an end in itself.It’s through the interplay of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our ambitions.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。在数字时代，过量的信息会造成学习停滞的问题，因此，在学习过程中，实践经验能帮助我们更全面地理解学习的知识，从而实现目标。
32．What stops people from achieving the goal
A．The distraction caused by unrelated tasks.
B．The inability to find relevant information.
C．The confusion caused by the information.
D．The desire to learn basic concept or strategy.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“As you absorb more information，it paradoxically(矛盾地) feels like your...making the goal seem more complex and out of reach.”可知，随着人们吸收更多的信息，理解力就会变弱，每个概念或策略都显现出更深的层次，由此可知，是这些信息带来的困惑阻止了人们达到目标。故选C。
33．What does the author try to advocate in paragraph 3 & paragraph 4
A．Sticking to continuous learning.
B．Taking practical action without delay.
C．Gaining as much knowledge as possible.
D．Prioritizing theoretical knowledge in study.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第四段中的“An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing.Gather essential...into action swiftly...”可知，作者建议人们要立刻采取实际行动。故选B。
34．Why is the example “baby learning to walk” mentioned in paragraph 5
A．To compare different learning styles.
B．To show the importance of making mistakes.
C．To emphasize the need for parental guidance.
D．To illustrate learning through action and experience.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中的“This is often the best way to learn，as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot.”可知，学习的最好方法是通过实践去积累经验，结合第五段最后一句“By engaging in action，learning from...move closer to your goals.”可知，第五段通过“婴儿学习走路”的例子来解释通过行动和经验来学习这个观点。故选D。
35．What may be the best title for the passage
A．The Harmony of Learning and Doing
B．The Process of Accessing Information
C．The Pursuit of Advanced Knowledge
D．The Significance of Hands-on Experience
答案　A
解析　标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其根据第四段第一句以及最后一段可知，在追求知识时，不能使其成为行动的障碍，由此可知，本文主要讲述在学习过程中，应将信息和实践相结合，这样能更好地实现目标，所以题目“学与做的和谐”与本文主旨相符。故选A。
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。
Experts often tell students to center their efforts on a narrow field to get a job after school. 36 .
One of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was Danish scientist Morten Meldal，who is 68 years old and works at the University of Copenhagen.When describing his career，Meldal said he started out as an engineer but changed to chemistry because he “wanted to understand the world.”
37 .They might believe they have to center their work and school lives in one field to be successful.But a study from professors at Michigan State University shows that is not always the case.The researchers looked into past Nobel Prize winners and their students. 38 ，some of what they learned from their teachers is how to live a life with many interests.They are，in a way，learning how to be creative.
Nobel winners are nine times more likely to have experience in working with wood，metal or in the arts than most scientists.The researchers also found that the Nobel winners have an open mind about their life experiences.Unlike many people who spend long hours at work and give up their outside interests， 39 .
The researchers say that，even among people who do not win big prizes，those with many interests are often successful.They pointed to a 2022 report about students who study two major fields in college. 40 .Double majors are often more creative and more interested in starting their own businesses than those who centered on only one study area.
A．That study plan is called a “double major”
B．What we believe is of great benefit to them
C．Meldal’s experience may come as a surprise to students
D．They discovered that if they helped each other afterwards
E．Nobel winners believe their hobbies are important to creativity
F．They found that when the students of winners went on to win Nobel Prizes
G．But recent research into Nobel Prize winners suggests that wider interests are important
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项针对诺贝尔奖获得者的研究发现，这些获奖者通常有多个领域的知识，广博的知识使他们在工作中能从不同的角度思考问题。
36．答案　G
解析　根据上文“Experts often tell students to center their efforts on a narrow field to get a job after school.”及下文中的“When describing his career，Meldal said he started out as an engineer but changed to chemistry because he ‘wanted to understand the world.’”可知，专家们经常告诉学生们要把精力集中在一个狭窄的领域找工作，但是一些诺贝尔奖获得者却做过不同领域的工作。由此可知，G项能够承上启下，符合语境。故选G。
37．答案　C
解析　上文讲述了梅尔达尔的经历。下文“They might believe they have to center their work and school lives in one field to be successful.”说明梅尔达尔的经历和他们认为的成功经验是不一样的。由此可知，C项能够承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
38．答案　F
解析　根据上文“The researchers looked into past Nobel Prize winners and their students.”及下文“some of what they learned from their teachers is how to live a life with many interests”可知，此处在讲述过去的诺贝尔奖获得者对他们的学生的影响。由此可知，F项能够承上启下，符合语境。其中students是关键词。故选F。
39．答案　E
解析　根据上文“Unlike many people who...”可知，诺贝尔奖获得者与许多人不一样，此处说明诺贝尔奖得主的特点。由此可知，E项能够衔接上文，符合语境。其中hobbies对应上文中的outside interests。故选E。
40．答案　A
解析　根据上文“They pointed to a 2022 report about students who study two major fields in college.”及下文“Double majors are often more creative and more interested...”可知，此处在讲述双学位的问题。由此可知，A项能够承上启下，符合语境。其中double major是关键词。故选A。
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。
The summer after my freshman year college，I had to get my first job.This was probably one of the 41 tasks I have ever had to do.I had never held a job when I was in high school because my parents wanted me to put all my 42 into my studies.
At first，it was very hard.I filled out dozens of 43 but got no calls back in the first two weeks.It made sense because I had 44 no job experience.All I could 45 was being a high school graduate and a year of college.
However，halfway through the third week，I finally got a call back from one of the places I 46 .We had set up a meeting time，and after my 47 ，I was more than ready to start working the following Monday.I was 48 at the chance of working for my wages.
When I started，it was very clear that I was not 49 .I made mistakes with orders and often 50 sales promotions(推销)．My parents made a bet I would not 51 the first two weeks，and I would be back looking for more 52 .However，I stuck with it.
After working a while，I got better at orders，and always 53 the cheaper options for customers.A couple of weeks later，I had been told by the manager that I had 54 the award of the best employee of the month.It taught me a lot about responsibility and gave me the 55 of working.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在大学一年级结束的夏天，找到一份工作，并通过努力工作获得了“月度最佳员工”称号的故事。
41．A.funniest B．worst
C．hardest D．lightest
答案　C
解析　funniest最滑稽的；worst最差的；hardest最难的；lightest最轻的。根据下文“I had never held a job”及“At first，it was very hard.”可知，作者以前从未做过工作，因此，这是最困难的任务之一。故选C。
42．A.energy B．motivation
C．wisdom D．ambition
答案　A
解析　energy能量，精力；motivation动力；wisdom智慧；ambition抱负，野心。根据上文可知，作者的父母从未让作者工作过，因为想要作者将所有的精力都放在学习上。故选A。
43．A.questionnaires B．surveys
C．certifications D．applications
答案　D
解析　questionnaire问卷；survey调查；certification证明，资质证书；application申请，应用。根据空后“but got no calls back in the first two weeks”可知，作者填写了工作申请，但是没有得到回复。故选D。
44．A.exactly B．absolutely
C．partly D．doubtfully
答案　B
解析　exactly恰好，确切地；absolutely完全地；partly部分地；doubtfully怀疑地。根据上文“I had never held a job”及空后“no job experience”可知，由于作者没有工作过，所以完全没有工作经验。故选B。
45．A.explain B．claim
C．interpret D．offer
答案　D
解析　explain解释；claim声称，索要；interpret解释；offer提供。根据下文“being a high school graduate and a year of college”可知，作者能提供的经验只有高中和大学一年的学习。故选D。
46．A.signed up B．applied to
C．checked in D．headed for
答案　B
解析　sign up报名；apply to(通常以书面形式)申请，请求；check in登记；head for前往。根据上下文可知，第三周时，作者申请过的一个地方打来了电话。故选B。
47．A.interview B．graduation
C．arrangement D．performance
答案　A
解析　interview面试，采访；graduation毕业；arrangement安排；performance表现，表演。根据上文“We had set up a meeting time”及下文“I was more than ready to start working the following Monday”可知，作者接到了电话，约了面试时间，在面试后，就可以上班了。故选A。
48．A.surprised B．disappointed
C．excited D．worried
答案　C
解析　surprised惊讶的；disappointed失望的；excited兴奋的；worried担忧的。根据上文“I was more than ready to start working the following Monday”可知，作者准备好上班了，所以对于有机会工作赚钱是兴奋的。故选C。
49．A.skilled B．frightened
C．patient D．satisfied
答案　A
解析　skilled熟练的；frightened害怕的；patient耐心的；satisfied满足的。根据下文“I made mistakes with orders”可知，作者刚开始工作不熟练。故选A。
50．A.avoided B．abandoned
C．postponed D．forgot
答案　D
解析　avoid避免；abandon放弃；postpone推迟；forget忘记。根据上文“I made mistakes with orders and”可推知，由于作者没有工作经验，技能不熟练，所以经常犯错，也会忘记向顾客推销。故选D。
51．A.spend B．last
C．continue D．wait
答案　B
解析　spend花费；last坚持，支撑下去；continue继续；wait等待。根据下文“and I would be back looking for more”可知，父母认为作者不能坚持两周的工作。故选B。
52．A.ideas B．expectations
C．jobs D．instructions
答案　C
解析　idea观点；expectation期待；job工作；instruction指南。根据上文“My parents made a bet I would not the first two weeks”及语境可知，作者的父母认为作者不能坚持两周的工作，之后还会继续找工作。故选C。
53．A.sold B．produced
C．kept D．recommended
答案　D
解析　sell卖；produce制造；keep保持；recommend推荐。根据空后“the cheaper options for customers”可知，此处指为客户推荐最实惠选择。故选D。
54．A.confirmed B．received
C．guaranteed D．become
答案　B
解析　confirm确认；receive收到，获得；guarantee保证；become变成。根据空后“the award of the best employee of the month”可知，经理告诉作者，他获得了月度最佳员工奖。故选B。
55．A.confidence B．importance
C．necessity D．hope
答案　A
解析　confidence自信；importance重要性；necessity必要性；hope希望。根据上文可知，作者获得了最佳员工奖，这给了作者自信。故选A。
第二节　(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese knots are 56. ancient folk art form in China，simple but attractive.Its history can date back to the Zhou Dynasty(1046 BCE－256 BCE)，and it fully developed in the Tang and Song Dynasties，and became widely popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
A knot 57. is made of colourful silk thread(线) can bring good luck to its owner.It is often used 58. (express) good wishes，including happiness，prosperity 59.___________ love.A Chinese knot is made of a single rope and named by its specific form and meaning，for example，“Happiness & Health”，“Luck and Auspiciousness(吉祥)” and “Wish you a fair wind”．People combining different knots with other well-designed things 60._______________(skillful)，a unique auspicious Chinese knot with many wishes 61._____________(form)．And it is also worth 62. (note) that the logo of Beijing’s bid to host the 2008 Olympics was based 63. a traditional knot craft design.
Today，people are fond of Chinese knots for its 64. (character) form，colorfulness and deep meaning.Most commonly，the knot is used either as a hanging 65.____________(decorate)，such as in the home or car，or on the body like a ring，an earring，a hand chain or a necklace.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了中国结，并说明了中国结在中国文化中的重要意义。
56．答案　an
解析　考查冠词。art form意为“艺术形式”，此处为泛指，ancient的发音以元音音素开头。不定冠词用an。故填an。
57．答案　that/which
解析　考查定语从句。空处引导限制性定语从句，先行词为a knot，作从句的主语，表示物，用关系代词that/which。故填that/which。
58．答案　to express
解析　考查非谓语动词。空处表示目的，用不定式作目的状语。故填to express。
59．答案　and
解析　考查连词。happiness，prosperity与love之间为并列关系，用and连接。故填and。
60．答案　skillfully
解析　考查副词。空处修饰动词combine，用副词作状语。故填skillfully。
61．答案　is formed
解析　考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。People combining different knots with other well-designed things为独立主格结构作状语，空处为句子的谓语，且Chinese knot与form之间为被动关系，句子描述客观事实，用一般现在时的被动语态，主语为单数。故填is formed。
62．答案　noting
解析　考查固定短语。be worth doing意为“值得做”，空处用动名词。故填noting。
63．答案　on
解析　考查介词。be based on基于……，以……为基础。故填on。
64．答案　characteristic
解析　考查形容词。空处修饰form，用character的形容词形式characteristic，意为“独特的”。故填characteristic。
65．答案　decoration
解析　考查名词。空处为名词作宾语，decorate对应的名词为decoration。故填decoration。
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的好友David和你约定本周末去民间艺术博物馆参观。请给你的留学生朋友Bill发一封邮件，邀请他一起参观，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．具体安排；
3．期待回复。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：民间艺术博物馆the Folk Art Museum
Dear Bill，
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文
Dear Bill，
Knowing that you’re a huge fan of traditional Chinese art，I’m writing to invite you to join me and my friend David for a visit to the Folk Art Museum this upcoming weekend.
Our plan is to meet at the entrance of the museum at 10 a．m.on Saturday and spend the entire day exploring the traditional crafts and artworks on display.At lunchtime，we could grab some food at a nearby restaurant and enjoy some leisure time.
We would be delighted if you could come.Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
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 keep a two-dollar bill in my wallet that was given to me by my mother when I was six years old.I still remember the day when she pulled me into the living room and said，“You are brilliant in my mind，but if you fail once don’t give up.Don’t fear failure.It is a way of getting us to try harder.You will succeed，I promise.”
She looked at me and continued，“I want you to carry this two-dollar bill for extra good luck.”
“Thanks mom，” I replied.“I will keep it close to me always.”
I am not superstitious(迷信的)，but from that day on the bill goes with me wherever I go.I firmly believe that luck would follow me everywhere.
Every morning I would get dressed and my two-dollar bill went into my pocket.My mother passed away when I was 17 years old and I remembered taking out my two-dollar bill.I held it in my hand for the longest time and knew that she would be watching over me the rest of my life.
Each time I felt I had a crisis on my hands，I would reach for my two-dollar bill and set it on the table.I would stare at it for several hours and could always come up with a solution.
When I applied for my first job，I was thirty years old and very shy.The thought of being interviewed for a job was scary but I had to work.On my first interview，as I sat in the waiting room，I noticed there were five women ahead of me.All of the women were younger and very well dressed.One of them looked perfect in her blue striped suit with matching purse and shoes.I knew I was up against women better qualified by looking at the length of their résumés(简历)．
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。
Mrs Martin，the office manager，called me into her office.
Late that afternoon，while I was cooking，the telephone rang.
参考范文
Mrs Martin，the office manager，called me into her office.“What makes you feel you are qualified for this job？” she asked.“I really need this job and there is nothing I cannot do，” I responded.She asked me a series of questions and the interview was over.As I exited her office，I turned around and said，“Mrs Martin，I know that I am not qualified like your other applicants but please give me a chance.I learn quickly and can be a very productive member of your team.” I thanked her and went home exhausted.Oh well，I thought tomorrow would be another day.
Late that afternoon，while I was cooking，the telephone rang.It was from Mrs Martin.She said，“You were not the most qualified applicant，but you have so much confidence in yourself that we decided to give you a chance to prove yourself.” I screamed out loud，jumping all over the room in disbelief.I could hear Mrs Martin laughing in the background and suddenly I realized that Mrs Martin was still on the line.“Thank you，Mrs Martin，you will not regret this decision，” I said and hung up the phone.I got my wallet and took out my two-dollar bill.“Thanks mom，I am going to make it.”I said out loud so my mother could hear me.

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