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单元检测卷(三)
[分值：150分]
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1．What does the woman remind the man to do
A．Meet Prof.Lee.
B．Revise the report.
C．Hand in the report.
2．What does Matt consider most important when he chooses a computer
A．The price.
B．The memory.
C．The screen.
3．Who bought the woman a bicycle
A．Her father.
B．Her mother.
C．Her grandmother.
4．Why did the woman choose the project
A．To predict economic growth.
B．To research into eating habits.
C．To know more about her hometown.
5．What will the weather be like this weekend
A．Rainy. B．Sunny. C．Cloudy.
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 kind of room did the man book
A．A double room.
B．A single room.
C．A presidential suite.
7．How does the hotel deal with the mix-up
A．They give Charles his reserved room.
B．They allow Charles a generous discount.
C．They offer Charles the suite for no extra charge.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why is the man going to the States
A．To attend a conference.
B．To visit places of interest.
C．To visit his friends.
9．When does the man want to leave for America
A．In early January.
B．In mid-January.
C．In early February.
10．What is probably the woman’s job
A．A scientist.
B．A reporter.
C．An embassy staff.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why does Jason have no time to relax on the weekend
A．He needs to write a book.
B．He must take music courses.
C．He has to do his schoolwork.
12．What is Jenny’s opinion on mental health days off from school
A．It may make things worse.
B．It can solve mental problems well.
C．It can boost parent-child relationship.
13．What does Jenny think is important for students’ mental health
A．Students’ self-control.
B．A mental health lecture.
C．Doctors’ suggestions.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What is wrong with the television
A．The picture is not clear.
B．There is no sound.
C．It can’t be turned on.
15．How long is the warranty (保修单) for the television
A．Two years.
B．Two months.
C．Two days.
16．What does the man agree to do in the end
A．Give the money back to the woman.
B．Give the woman a new TV set.
C．Check the television and make it work properly.
17．Why is the woman surprised
A．They can’t adjust it.
B．It is not a new TV.
C．The TV is out of warranty.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Which road will stay closed for over an hour
A．M16. B．M43. C．M48.
19．Why is North Street closed to all cars
A．The snow is thick.
B．It is under repair.
C．There’s an accident.
20．How can passengers get the latest information about trains
A．By making a call.
B．By visiting a website.
C．By listening to the radio.
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
From finding vegetarian(素食的) dining options，to purchasing new clothing brands，to calculating your carbon footprint，these apps help you live more sustainably.
Happy Cow
A favorite restaurant resource for plant-based eaters，Happy Cow is the perfect way to find vegetarian dining options.Whether visiting a new place or looking for options in your own city，Happy Cow connects users with 180,000 restaurants，cafes and grocery stores that offer healthy and vegetarian eating.Users can report back on the app and let others know whether there have been recent changes to the menu.
Good on You
Wondering how sustainable Khloe Kardashian’s new clothing brand is Good on You gives sustainability ratings to clothing brands for users to consult before making purchases.Their ratings are comprehensive and include three main aspects：people，planets and animals.If you don’t know where you want to shop，look through their directory to find sustainable brands based on prices and clothing items.
Giki Zero
This carbon-calculating app asks you a few basic questions，and then determines how many kilograms of carbon you use each year.Giki Zero will suggest steps that can lower your carbon footprint.See the impact that each step has on your carbon footprint.Keep yourself accountable to cutting your carbon footprint and completing new steps with the app’s “to-do list” function.
Bikemap
Navigate 11 million bike paths in 100 different countries with Bikemap.Look through bike routes to explore a new city by bike while traveling.The app has the capability of automatically rerouting when you’ve taken a wrong turn.You can pair with your smartwatch for convenient navigation.
21．Which app enables people to benefit from users’ feedback
A．Bikemap. B．Giki Zero.
C．Happy Cow. D．Good on You.
22．What is the advantage of using Giki Zero
A．Asking you basic questions.
B．Keeping track of your footprint.
C．Accounting for your carbon use.
D．Achieving your carbon-cutting goals.
3．Who is the passage intended for
A．People preferring vegetables.
B．People enjoying a sustainable lifestyle.
C．People practising low-carbon travel.
D．People purchasing suitable clothes.
B
A small accident led to profound changes in the life of Yang Li，an artisan(手艺人)，who is from the Miao ethnic group.In 2011，Yang，from Tongren City in Guizhou Province，created leaf-vein(叶脉) embroidery(刺绣) three months after a leaf cut her hand.
The work is a perfect combination of traditional embroidery patterns and the natural textures(纹理) of the leaves.It has a unique aesthetic appeal of traditional embroidery matched with the characteristics of contemporary craftsmanship.
As a native Miao woman with an inborn love of embroidery，Yang opened a folk culture products shop with her sister in 2011.“People are becoming less familiar with traditional handicrafts，and I want to contribute all I can to change this situation，” Yang says.At first，the small shop did not earn a significant income as there were many similar products on the market.She gradually realized that it was important to establish her own brand and launch products with distinct features.
That’s when she was inspired by the cut.In July 2011，Yang accidentally cut her hand on a thorny leaf when she was hiking in Fanjing Mountain.A bold idea came into her head: “There are leaf-vein bookmarks and leaf-vein paintings.Why has nobody created leaf-vein embroidery yet？”
Obviously，the reason behind this is that embroidering on leaves requires delicate skills that few possess.The biggest technical challenge Yang faced was improving the flexibility of the leaves and making them as soft as cloth.On Oct.16，a day she will never forget，Yang finally created a shiny，thin and unbreakable piece of leaf vein.Her idea of leaf-vein embroidery came to completion after hundreds of experiments.
Two years later，Yang opened an embroidery processing factory and offered jobs to more than 500 laid-off female workers，rural women and people with disabilities.“I will keep doing the leaf-vein embroidery for the rest of my life because it is meaningful，” she says.
24．What do we know about Yang Li’s folk culture products shop
A．It was inspired by a cut by a leaf in her hand.
B．It was a failure before she began to sell similar products.
C．It was intended to preserve traditional Chinese handicrafts.
D．It perfectly combined traditional Chinese books and drawings.
25．What was Yang Li’s difficulty in making her leaf-vein embroidery
A．Finding cloth with vein-like texture.
B．Creating a new embroidery pattern.
C．Changing leaves into unbreakable cloth.
D．Softening up leaves for better flexibility.
26．Which of the following best describes Yang Li
A．Caring and innovative.
B．Ambitious and patient.
C．Persistent and demanding.
D．Humorous and optimistic.
27．What is the text mainly about
A．An admirable artisan.
B．An embroidery skill.
C．A promising career.
D．A cultural shop.
C
When you hear the word “uncertainty”，how do you feel Scared，anxious，excited or challenged With many global challenges still ongoing，we are likely to face even more of the unknown，so we had better get accustomed to managing it.
So how do we detect uncertainty and which part of the brain is responsible for it Researchers have found that noradrenaline(去甲肾上腺素) is the key chemical involved in our response to uncertainty.
To investigate the role noradrenaline plays when we are faced with uncertain events，scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology conducted an experiment with mice.The animals were trained to push a lever(杠杆) down when they heard a high frequency noise.If they did this，they were rewarded with a drink of water.They were also trained to learn that they’d receive an unpleasant puff of air if the lever was activated when a low frequency noise was played.But the researchers added in an element of uncertainty by including a sound where the frequency was unclear.
From this experiment，the researchers discovered that a small part in the brain called the locus coeruleus—an area that modulates noradrenaline—was essential in detecting uncertainty.When the high frequency was clear and the reward was expected for the mice，their noradrenaline release was small.But when the outcome wasn’t clear，and the reward was a surprise，the release was much larger.This was how the mice’s brains learned to deal with uncertainty.
A study with humans was also carried out.They discovered that the subjects’ neurons(神经元) in the prefrontal cortex(前额叶皮质) respond much more to loss than to gain.Namely，this area rules our avoidance behaviour when we are under stress.This helps us understand our unwillingness to expose ourselves to uncertainty.
Once we understand that our cognitive and emotional responses to uncertainty are a necessary part of the human experience，perhaps making big decisions can seem less stressful.
28．What is the uncertainty in the experiment with mice
A．The high frequency noise.
B．A drink of water as a reward.
C．The action to push a lever down.
D．The sound with unclear frequency.
29．What does the underlined word “modulates” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Removes. B．Adjusts.
C．Lessens. D．Boosts.
30．How does the prefrontal cortex influence our choices when we’re stressed
A．By seeking rewarding outcome.
B．By maintaining balance.
C．By avoiding negative outcome.
D．By reducing uncertainty.
31．What does the author want to tell us in the text
A．Responses to uncertainty come naturally.
B．Uncertainty gives birth to potential risks.
C．Experiments can predict expected outcomes.
D．Noradrenaline tends to result from uncertainty.
D
Rich variety exists in primates(灵长目动物)．Monkeys roll on snowy Japanese mountains，gorillas chew fruit on Sumatra，lemurs jump between trees in Madagascar，and the naked apes—humans—walk proudly on two legs worldwide.Scientists can now study the DNA differences beyond that diversity，thanks to a databank of genomes(基因组) from 233 species.
To understand the good and bad of human evolution—both our extraordinary adaptations and disease-causing changes—scientists must compare the genomes of Homo sapiens(现代人) to our closest evolutionary relatives，the primates.But researchers investigating diverse topics，from contemporary genetic diseases to human origins，have long faced a roadblock when pursuing this approach：While genomic data exists from millions of people，most of the 500-plus primate species never had their genomes read.So，in 2019，Tomàs Marquès-Bonet at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology，in Barcelona，Spain，and other biologists teamed up with disease researchers at the company Illumina，determined to obtain as many primate genomes as possible.
Navigating wilderness and local permitting laws，the international researchers obtained hundreds of blood samples from wild and caged animals in South America，Africa，and Asia.Arranging DNA from these samples and adding data from previous studies，the team built a bank of 809 genomes from individual baboons，gorillas，gibbons，and more，representing nearly half the known primate species.
The data revealed insights about human origins and health，as well as primate conservation，published by more than 100 scientists across 10 papers in Science and Science Advances in June 2023.One study trained artificial intelligence to search human genomes for DNA differences likely to cause disease，based on whether nonhuman primates can live with those variants.According to Marquès-Bonet，“We now have a really good list of the foundations of our species and a good idea of the kind of variations that are tolerated in any primate—including humans.”
32．What can we learn from paragraph 1
A．Primates vary mainly in habitats.
B．Scientists focus on the diversity of primates.
C．There are 233 species of primates in the world.
D．Primate genomes are important for studying the DNA differences.
33．Why did the scientists build the databank of genomes
A．To understand the strength and drawback of human evolution.
B．To cure human’s various genetic diseases.
C．To help human adapt to the environment.
D．To investigate the process of human evolution.
34．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The reasons for building the databank.
B．The process of building the databank.
C．The impacts of building the databank.
D．The difficulties in building the databank.
35．What does Marquès-Bonet think of the databank
A．It still needs to be improved.
B．It is of great value to future research.
C．It is of little help to present research.
D．It is unclear whether it’s beneficial to humans.
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。
Curiosity is defined as the“desire to know”，but many people don’t realize it ranges from shallow to deep. 36 It’s the kind of questioning that helps us to collect data and information.We use it to learn facts.
37 It’s not just about facts，but about unknown stories.When we use it to learn about other people，we get a rich insight into their core values and life experiences.Instead of a simple question like “What do you do for work？”，we ask，“What kind of work makes you come alive，and why？”
One type of curiosity is not necessarily better than the other.They’re just different with benefits and learning from both. 38 You wouldn’t ask a new classmate suddenly and unexpectedly，“What’s your biggest childhood trauma(痛苦经历)？” While some of us might be willing to share so openly，others may not find the question appropriate，especially before trust and closeness have been built.
39 People with higher levels of curiosity tend to be happier.It also strengthens our relationships—whether with our classmates，friends，or strangers.A study found that when people show genuine curiosity towards another person，they’re rated as warmer and more attractive.It creates that “give-and-take spirit”；when we ask questions，others are more likely to return the favour.
While curiosity is usually regarded as a way to learn about what’s outside of ourselves，such as better understanding someone，it can actually be channeled in other ways，too.It helps us understand ourselves，and reflect on our beliefs，desires，or needs. 40
A．Curiosity offers a variety of benefits.
B．It’s time to employ curiosity’s power.
C．Thus shallow curiosity is a gateway to a deeper world.
D．However，which you use might depend on the situation.
E．What you may be more familiar with is shallow curiosity.
F．Deep curiosity，in contrast，invites us to go beneath the surface.
G．It can even be directed to explore what’s beyond the physical world.
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。
“Have a go，dear，” Mama would often encourage.Her words would fuel a flame of 41 and hope within me.
The director of the BBC 42 to me with an inquiry，“Are you interested in 43 Any Questions on Radio 4？” After years of producing programs like Woman’s Hour and Down Your Way，I 44 this was a significant opportunity.However，I wondered how on earth I could deal with all those excellent team members.My heart began to race with 45 .
In times of worry，I always turned to my mother for 46 .I dialed her number and shared my concerns.“Go ahead and 47 the chance，my child，” she advised.“Live life to the fullest.You might not enjoy every moment，but you’ll 48 it.” As usual，her words proved to be 49 .I accepted the offer.I ran the BBC’s flagship radio program for a decade， 50 enjoying the experience.
Looking back，I realize that it was my mother’s encouragement and 51 in me that gave me the courage to take 52 and pursue opportunities.This is what I 53 most about her—her ability to boost confidence in me，even when I felt 54 or afraid.Her words have been a constant source of strength and inspiration throughout my life，and I am forever grateful for her 55 .
41．A.sympathy B．devotion
C．courage D．freedom
42．A.paid attention B．lived up
C．reached out D．looked forward
43．A.recording B．running
C．playing D．answering
44．A.doubted B．recognized
C．announced D．remembered
45．A.excitement B．surprise
C．delight D．anxiety
46．A.company B．guidance
C．information D．explanation
47．A.increase B．provide
C．decline D．seize
48．A.manage B．locate
C．find D．beat
49．A.conventional B．mysterious
C．useless D．wise
50．A.thoroughly B．partly
C．secretly D．slowly
51．A.patience B．dignity
C．praise D．belief
52．A.risks B．lessons
C．turns D．tests
53．A.know B．write
C．value D．mention
54．A.uncertain B．regretful
C．discontented D．ashamed
55．A.leadership B．support
C．participation D．success
的话是作者一生中灵感和力量的源泉，故作者将永远感谢妈妈对自己的支持，故选B。
第二节　(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Silk Road is neither an actual road nor a single route.It instead refers to a trade network which 56. (date) from the Han Dynasty of China.German geographer and traveler Ferdinand first used the term “silk road” in 1877 C．E.57. (describe) the well-traveled pathway of goods between Europe and East Asia.Although the trade network is commonly referred to 58. the Silk Road，some historians favor the term Silk Routes because it better reflects the many paths 59. (take) by traders.
One of the most 60. (influence) travelers of the Silk Road was Marco Polo.He traveled with his father to China when he was just 17.Upon his return，he wrote about his adventures,61. (make) him and the routes he traveled famous.
From China，merchants carried silk to Europe，where it was well received by the nobility and wealthy people.62. traveled together with silk from Asia were jade，porcelain，tea and spices.In exchange，horses，glassware，textiles and manufactured goods traveled eastward.
The significance of the Silk Road to human history has received widespread 63.____________(recognize)．Towns along 64. routes grew into multicultural cities.The exchange of information gave rise to new technologies and innovations 65.___________ would change the world.Today，parts of the Silk Road are listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为“Why was the Great Wall selected for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List？”的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份发言稿向大家介绍长城，主要内容包括：
1．长城在1987年被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产；
2．长城的地理位置以及修建长城的目的；
3．对长城的评价。
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。
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。
Regardless of the weather or the distance，Paul Wilson would make sure low-income students in his neighborhood arrived at their college classes on time.
A retired engineer,76-year-old Wilson had been offering free rides to college students for the past eight years.Since he first started volunteering his car to the young people，Wilson had covered an astonishing 64,000 miles，and had countless pleasant and often humorous conversations with the students he transported to and from school.The students who he’d driven had gone on to become physicians，teachers and engineers，but what they’d also got out of their time in school was finding a role model and a friend in Wilson.Some students even called him “Grandpa”．
Tina Stern received rides from Wilson for all her four years in college，and the trips meant much more to her than just free transportation.“It’s not just a ride；you’re not just sitting there in awkward silence or with your headphones on，” Stern said.“He asks you questions and actually remembers the answers，so the next time you ride with him，he’ll check on those things.”
Wilson often went beyond to ensure the welfare and safety of the students.If they had problems with registration，Wilson was there to assist them.If they ran out of certain daily necessities，Wilson would drive to the nearest store and purchase what was needed.For many students，riding with Wilson had allowed them to complete their education—but according to Wilson，he benefited just as much from the experience.“I just love driving，and I love these kids，” Wilson said.“It’s such a privilege to be a part of these kids’ lives，getting to know them and hearing their stories.”
One day，Stern came across Wilson and his wife in the hospital，where she knew Wilson was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease(阿尔茨海默病)．
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。
“He isn’t what he used to be，” his wife told Stern.
Stern and other students volunteered to help Wilson.
单元检测卷(三)
[分值：150分]
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1．What does the woman remind the man to do
A．Meet Prof.Lee.
B．Revise the report.
C．Hand in the report.
2．What does Matt consider most important when he chooses a computer
A．The price.
B．The memory.
C．The screen.
3．Who bought the woman a bicycle
A．Her father.
B．Her mother.
C．Her grandmother.
4．Why did the woman choose the project
A．To predict economic growth.
B．To research into eating habits.
C．To know more about her hometown.
5．What will the weather be like this weekend
A．Rainy. B．Sunny. C．Cloudy.
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 kind of room did the man book
A．A double room.
B．A single room.
C．A presidential suite.
7．How does the hotel deal with the mix-up
A．They give Charles his reserved room.
B．They allow Charles a generous discount.
C．They offer Charles the suite for no extra charge.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why is the man going to the States
A．To attend a conference.
B．To visit places of interest.
C．To visit his friends.
9．When does the man want to leave for America
A．In early January.
B．In mid-January.
C．In early February.
10．What is probably the woman’s job
A．A scientist.
B．A reporter.
C．An embassy staff.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why does Jason have no time to relax on the weekend
A．He needs to write a book.
B．He must take music courses.
C．He has to do his schoolwork.
12．What is Jenny’s opinion on mental health days off from school
A．It may make things worse.
B．It can solve mental problems well.
C．It can boost parent-child relationship.
13．What does Jenny think is important for students’ mental health
A．Students’ self-control.
B．A mental health lecture.
C．Doctors’ suggestions.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What is wrong with the television
A．The picture is not clear.
B．There is no sound.
C．It can’t be turned on.
15．How long is the warranty (保修单) for the television
A．Two years.
B．Two months.
C．Two days.
16．What does the man agree to do in the end
A．Give the money back to the woman.
B．Give the woman a new TV set.
C．Check the television and make it work properly.
17．Why is the woman surprised
A．They can’t adjust it.
B．It is not a new TV.
C．The TV is out of warranty.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Which road will stay closed for over an hour
A．M16. B．M43. C．M48.
19．Why is North Street closed to all cars
A．The snow is thick.
B．It is under repair.
C．There’s an accident.
20．How can passengers get the latest information about trains
A．By making a call.
B．By visiting a website.
C．By listening to the radio.
答案　1.C　2.B　3.A　4.C　5.B　6.B　7.C　8.A　9.B　10.C　11.C　12.A　13.B　14.A　15.C　16.C　17.B　18.B　19.C　20.A
听力材料
Text 1
W：Hello，Evan.It’s Cathy here.I’m phoning about the date of the report.
M：I remember you told me the deadline would be next Friday.
W：Yes，but Prof.Lee says it’s a rush project.She wants it now.
Text 2
W：Matt，I think this computer is the cheapest one here.And the screen is quite big.You can do a lot of writing and editing on it.
M：Yes.Oh，I need to check its memory size.It’s essential for big video files.
Text 3
W：You have a new bicycle.Why do you still keep the old one
M：Because it has a special meaning for me.My grandmother gave it to me on my 15th birthday.And it cost 500 dollars.
W：It was so expensive.The bike my father bought for me was only 200 dollars.
Text 4
M：What an interesting result.I’ve never seen such data on economic patterns over time.Are you trying to research into people’s consumption habits on this project
W：Actually，I simply wanted to explore the history of London’s development.I love our city and want to learn more about it.
Text 5
W：Finally，we are gifted a sunny weekend after a long cold period.
M：Before we get too excited，the temperatures won’t go above fifteen degrees.
W：Still，I can’t wait to have a sky without rain clouds this Saturday and Sunday.
Text 6
W：Good afternoon.What can I do for you
M：I’d like to check in please.I have a reservation under the name Charles William.
W：All right.Oh，Mr William，we have been expecting you.Here is your keycard to the presidential suite.
M：But there must be some mistake；⑥my reservation is for a single room.
W：Are you sure Let me double check.
M：Yeah.Here，this is my confirmation number.
W：You’re right，Mr William.There seems to be a mix-up.Unfortunately we’re overbooked at the moment.
M：So
W：Not to worry.⑦We’re pleased to offer you a free upgrade to the presidential suite.
M：⑦Great!
Text 7
W：Why don’t you sit down Now，there are several questions I must ask，if you don’t mind.
M：Not at all.Go ahead.
W：⑧What is the purpose of your visit to the States
M：⑧I’m going to attend a conference on air pollution.
W：When and where is this conference being held
M：It’s being held in the first three weeks of February at the University of Stanford in California.
W：Who will pay your expenses
M：The University of California.Here is the official letter of invitation.
W：I see.Fine.⑨When do you want to go
M：⑨I’d like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then.
W：That shouldn’t be difficult.⑩Why don’t you phone me about January 10th I should be able to give you an answer then.
M：Thank you.
Text 8
W：Jason，do you think we should get mental health days off from school
M：Yes，Jenny.Sometimes we need to stay home and have a good rest after hard schoolwork.I want days when I need soft music to make me feel relaxed.I also enjoy playing around.
W： But you can do those things after school or on the weekend.
M：You know， I have to do schoolwork and read books as well.
W：Well，I don’t think schools should give students days off for their mental health.
M：Why
W：Having too many days off can affect our study and even our life.And many students’ parents like mine have to go to work. If students get too many days off，they might be at home alone too much.This could make some students’ mental health issues worse.
M：But some students have serious mental health challenges.How can they get help
W： I do think a mental health lecture can play a vital role in students’ daily life and help to protect them from mental illness.
M：That sounds like a good idea.
Text 9
W：Hey，I’m a little bit upset about that television you people sold me. I got it home and the thing doesn’t work! The lines...，the...there’re lines all over the picture！I’m just not satisfied.I’d like to have my money back，or give me a new television.
M：Well，it’s not my fault! What did you do with it when you got it home
W：I just plugged it in and turned it on.
M：Well，it was working fine when you took it...when you left here.
W：Well， I think the least you people can do is to come over and adjust it for me，and make sure the thing’s working all right.
M： Well，I wouldn’t mind doing that.Or you could bring it here and I’ll have a look at it. But you bought a second-hand TV and there’s only a two-day warranty on it.
W： Second-hand Second-hand？！ That thing was supposed to be new！Your salesman told me it was brand new.
M：Well，I can’t be responsible for that.
Text 10
The time is seven thirty and here is radio JPD’s weather and traffic information this Thursday morning.Traveling will be difficult today because of the heavy snow last night.Traffic is moving slowly on the M16 and M48 motorway and the police say the M43 will stay closed for more than an hour，until a quarter to nine.In the city， an accident at the North Street means that it is closed to all cars，and drivers must use New Street or Lake Street.Because of this，some journeys by bus are taking longer.The No.16 bus to the city center is really late.There are also problems for railway passengers because of thick snow on the tracks.All trains to Oxford are late and there will be no trains to London until lunchtime. Passengers should phone 07223691 for the latest information about trains.This afternoon，it is going to be very windy，and it’ll last until tomorrow morning.So wear some warm clothes if you have to go out! For more weather information，look at our website.
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
From finding vegetarian(素食的) dining options，to purchasing new clothing brands，to calculating your carbon footprint，these apps help you live more sustainably.
Happy Cow
A favorite restaurant resource for plant-based eaters，Happy Cow is the perfect way to find vegetarian dining options.Whether visiting a new place or looking for options in your own city，Happy Cow connects users with 180,000 restaurants，cafes and grocery stores that offer healthy and vegetarian eating.Users can report back on the app and let others know whether there have been recent changes to the menu.
Good on You
Wondering how sustainable Khloe Kardashian’s new clothing brand is Good on You gives sustainability ratings to clothing brands for users to consult before making purchases.Their ratings are comprehensive and include three main aspects：people，planets and animals.If you don’t know where you want to shop，look through their directory to find sustainable brands based on prices and clothing items.
Giki Zero
This carbon-calculating app asks you a few basic questions，and then determines how many kilograms of carbon you use each year.Giki Zero will suggest steps that can lower your carbon footprint.See the impact that each step has on your carbon footprint.Keep yourself accountable to cutting your carbon footprint and completing new steps with the app’s “to-do list” function.
Bikemap
Navigate 11 million bike paths in 100 different countries with Bikemap.Look through bike routes to explore a new city by bike while traveling.The app has the capability of automatically rerouting when you’ve taken a wrong turn.You can pair with your smartwatch for convenient navigation.
21．Which app enables people to benefit from users’ feedback
A．Bikemap. B．Giki Zero.
C．Happy Cow. D．Good on You.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据Happy Cow部分的“Users can report back on the app and let others know whether there have been recent changes to the menu.”可知，Happy Cow能让人们从用户的反馈中获益，故选C。
22．What is the advantage of using Giki Zero
A．Asking you basic questions.
B．Keeping track of your footprint.
C．Accounting for your carbon use.
D．Achieving your carbon-cutting goals.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据Giki Zero部分的“Keep yourself accountable to cutting your carbon footprint and completing new steps with the app’s ‘to-do list’ function.”可知，使用Giki Zero的优点是逐步实现你的碳减排目标。故选D。
23．Who is the passage intended for
A．People preferring vegetables.
B．People enjoying a sustainable lifestyle.
C．People practising low-carbon travel.
D．People purchasing suitable clothes.
答案　B
解析　读者对象题。根据第一段以及下文介绍的四个有助于可持续生活的应用程序的相关信息可知，本文是为享受可持续的生活方式的人写的，故选B。
B
A small accident led to profound changes in the life of Yang Li，an artisan(手艺人)，who is from the Miao ethnic group.In 2011，Yang，from Tongren City in Guizhou Province，created leaf-vein(叶脉) embroidery(刺绣) three months after a leaf cut her hand.
The work is a perfect combination of traditional embroidery patterns and the natural textures(纹理) of the leaves.It has a unique aesthetic appeal of traditional embroidery matched with the characteristics of contemporary craftsmanship.
As a native Miao woman with an inborn love of embroidery，Yang opened a folk culture products shop with her sister in 2011.“People are becoming less familiar with traditional handicrafts，and I want to contribute all I can to change this situation，” Yang says.At first，the small shop did not earn a significant income as there were many similar products on the market.She gradually realized that it was important to establish her own brand and launch products with distinct features.
That’s when she was inspired by the cut.In July 2011，Yang accidentally cut her hand on a thorny leaf when she was hiking in Fanjing Mountain.A bold idea came into her head: “There are leaf-vein bookmarks and leaf-vein paintings.Why has nobody created leaf-vein embroidery yet？”
Obviously，the reason behind this is that embroidering on leaves requires delicate skills that few possess.The biggest technical challenge Yang faced was improving the flexibility of the leaves and making them as soft as cloth.On Oct.16，a day she will never forget，Yang finally created a shiny，thin and unbreakable piece of leaf vein.Her idea of leaf-vein embroidery came to completion after hundreds of experiments.
Two years later，Yang opened an embroidery processing factory and offered jobs to more than 500 laid-off female workers，rural women and people with disabilities.“I will keep doing the leaf-vein embroidery for the rest of my life because it is meaningful，” she says.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了苗族绣娘杨丽因手指被树叶划破而创作出“叶脉绣”的故事。
24．What do we know about Yang Li’s folk culture products shop
A．It was inspired by a cut by a leaf in her hand.
B．It was a failure before she began to sell similar products.
C．It was intended to preserve traditional Chinese handicrafts.
D．It perfectly combined traditional Chinese books and drawings.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段第一、二句可知，杨丽开民俗文化特产店是为了保护中国的传统手工艺。故选C。
25．What was Yang Li’s difficulty in making her leaf-vein embroidery
A．Finding cloth with vein-like texture.
B．Creating a new embroidery pattern.
C．Changing leaves into unbreakable cloth.
D．Softening up leaves for better flexibility.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中第二句可知，杨丽在制作叶脉绣时遇到的困境是软化叶子以获得更好的灵活性。故选D。
26．Which of the following best describes Yang Li
A．Caring and innovative.
B．Ambitious and patient.
C．Persistent and demanding.
D．Humorous and optimistic.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段中第二句可知，杨丽很有创造性，根据最后一段第一句可知，杨丽有同情心。故选A。
27．What is the text mainly about
A．An admirable artisan.
B．An embroidery skill.
C．A promising career.
D．A cultural shop.
答案　A
解析　主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中第二句可知，文章主要介绍了一位苗族绣娘杨丽，她因手指被树叶划破而创作出“叶脉绣”，而后致力于发展刺绣产业，帮助传承民族传统技艺。故A项“一位令人敬佩的手艺人”能够总结文章大意。故选A。
C
When you hear the word “uncertainty”，how do you feel Scared，anxious，excited or challenged With many global challenges still ongoing，we are likely to face even more of the unknown，so we had better get accustomed to managing it.
So how do we detect uncertainty and which part of the brain is responsible for it Researchers have found that noradrenaline(去甲肾上腺素) is the key chemical involved in our response to uncertainty.
To investigate the role noradrenaline plays when we are faced with uncertain events，scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology conducted an experiment with mice.The animals were trained to push a lever(杠杆) down when they heard a high frequency noise.If they did this，they were rewarded with a drink of water.They were also trained to learn that they’d receive an unpleasant puff of air if the lever was activated when a low frequency noise was played.But the researchers added in an element of uncertainty by including a sound where the frequency was unclear.
From this experiment，the researchers discovered that a small part in the brain called the locus coeruleus—an area that modulates noradrenaline—was essential in detecting uncertainty.When the high frequency was clear and the reward was expected for the mice，their noradrenaline release was small.But when the outcome wasn’t clear，and the reward was a surprise，the release was much larger.This was how the mice’s brains learned to deal with uncertainty.
A study with humans was also carried out.They discovered that the subjects’ neurons(神经元) in the prefrontal cortex(前额叶皮质) respond much more to loss than to gain.Namely，this area rules our avoidance behaviour when we are under stress.This helps us understand our unwillingness to expose ourselves to uncertainty.
Once we understand that our cognitive and emotional responses to uncertainty are a necessary part of the human experience，perhaps making big decisions can seem less stressful.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人在面临不确定时会变得紧张焦虑的生理过程和有关检测不确定性的研究。
28．What is the uncertainty in the experiment with mice
A．The high frequency noise.
B．A drink of water as a reward.
C．The action to push a lever down.
D．The sound with unclear frequency.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中“But the researchers added in an element of uncertainty by including a sound where the frequency was unclear.”可知，老鼠实验中的不确定性是频率不明确的声音。故选D。
29．What does the underlined word “modulates” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Removes. B．Adjusts.
C．Lessens. D．Boosts.
答案　B
解析　词义猜测题。根据画线词下文“When the high frequency was clear and the reward was expected for the mice，their noradrenaline release was small.But when the outcome wasn’t clear，and the reward was a surprise，the release was much larger.”可知，locus coeruleus在不断调节去甲肾上腺素。故画线词与adjust(调节)为同义词。故选B。
30．How does the prefrontal cortex influence our choices when we’re stressed
A．By seeking rewarding outcome.
B．By maintaining balance.
C．By avoiding negative outcome.
D．By reducing uncertainty.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据第五段中“Namely，this area rules our avoidance behaviour when we are under stress.This helps us understand our unwillingness to expose ourselves to uncertainty.”可知，当我们感到压力时，前额叶皮质会通过避免负面结果影响我们的选择。故选C。
31．What does the author want to tell us in the text
A．Responses to uncertainty come naturally.
B．Uncertainty gives birth to potential risks.
C．Experiments can predict expected outcomes.
D．Noradrenaline tends to result from uncertainty.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“our cognitive and emotional responses to uncertainty are a necessary part of the human experience”可知，当面对不确定时，人的一系列反应都是自然的。故选A。
D
Rich variety exists in primates(灵长目动物)．Monkeys roll on snowy Japanese mountains，gorillas chew fruit on Sumatra，lemurs jump between trees in Madagascar，and the naked apes—humans—walk proudly on two legs worldwide.Scientists can now study the DNA differences beyond that diversity，thanks to a databank of genomes(基因组) from 233 species.
To understand the good and bad of human evolution—both our extraordinary adaptations and disease-causing changes—scientists must compare the genomes of Homo sapiens(现代人) to our closest evolutionary relatives，the primates.But researchers investigating diverse topics，from contemporary genetic diseases to human origins，have long faced a roadblock when pursuing this approach：While genomic data exists from millions of people，most of the 500-plus primate species never had their genomes read.So，in 2019，Tomàs Marquès-Bonet at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology，in Barcelona，Spain，and other biologists teamed up with disease researchers at the company Illumina，determined to obtain as many primate genomes as possible.
Navigating wilderness and local permitting laws，the international researchers obtained hundreds of blood samples from wild and caged animals in South America，Africa，and Asia.Arranging DNA from these samples and adding data from previous studies，the team built a bank of 809 genomes from individual baboons，gorillas，gibbons，and more，representing nearly half the known primate species.
The data revealed insights about human origins and health，as well as primate conservation，published by more than 100 scientists across 10 papers in Science and Science Advances in June 2023.One study trained artificial intelligence to search human genomes for DNA differences likely to cause disease，based on whether nonhuman primates can live with those variants.According to Marquès-Bonet，“We now have a really good list of the foundations of our species and a good idea of the kind of variations that are tolerated in any primate—including humans.”
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了科学家们建立灵长目动物基因组数据库来研究DNA的差异。
32．What can we learn from paragraph 1
A．Primates vary mainly in habitats.
B．Scientists focus on the diversity of primates.
C．There are 233 species of primates in the world.
D．Primate genomes are important for studying the DNA differences.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段中“Scientists can now study the DNA differences beyond that diversity，thanks to a databank of genomes(基因组) from 233 species.”可知，有了灵长目动物的基因组数据库科学家才能研究DNA差异，所以灵长目动物的基因组对于研究DNA的差异非常重要。故选D。
33．Why did the scientists build the databank of genomes
A．To understand the strength and drawback of human evolution.
B．To cure human’s various genetic diseases.
C．To help human adapt to the environment.
D．To investigate the process of human evolution.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“To understand the good and bad of human evolution...scientists must compare the genomes of...most of the 500-plus primate species never had their genomes read.”可知，科学家们建立基因组数据库是因为要通过与灵长目动物的对比来了解人类进化的利弊。故选A。
34．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The reasons for building the databank.
B．The process of building the databank.
C．The impacts of building the databank.
D．The difficulties in building the databank.
答案　B
解析　段落大意题。根据第三段“Navigating wilderness and local permitting laws，the international researchers obtained hundreds of blood samples...Arranging DNA from these samples and adding data from previous studies，the team built a bank...”可知，此段介绍的是建立数据库的过程。故选B。
35．What does Marquès-Bonet think of the databank
A．It still needs to be improved.
B．It is of great value to future research.
C．It is of little help to present research.
D．It is unclear whether it’s beneficial to humans.
答案　B
解析　观点态度题。根据最后一段中Marquès-Bonet说的话“We now have a really good list of the foundations of our species and a good idea of the kind of variations that are tolerated in any primate—including humans.”可推知他认为该数据库提供了关于灵长目动物的全面信息，对今后的研究具有重要的价值。故选B。
第二节　(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Curiosity is defined as the“desire to know”，but many people don’t realize it ranges from shallow to deep. 36 It’s the kind of questioning that helps us to collect data and information.We use it to learn facts.
37 It’s not just about facts，but about unknown stories.When we use it to learn about other people，we get a rich insight into their core values and life experiences.Instead of a simple question like “What do you do for work？”，we ask，“What kind of work makes you come alive，and why？”
One type of curiosity is not necessarily better than the other.They’re just different with benefits and learning from both. 38 You wouldn’t ask a new classmate suddenly and unexpectedly，“What’s your biggest childhood trauma(痛苦经历)？” While some of us might be willing to share so openly，others may not find the question appropriate，especially before trust and closeness have been built.
39 People with higher levels of curiosity tend to be happier.It also strengthens our relationships—whether with our classmates，friends，or strangers.A study found that when people show genuine curiosity towards another person，they’re rated as warmer and more attractive.It creates that “give-and-take spirit”；when we ask questions，others are more likely to return the favour.
While curiosity is usually regarded as a way to learn about what’s outside of ourselves，such as better understanding someone，it can actually be channeled in other ways，too.It helps us understand ourselves，and reflect on our beliefs，desires，or needs. 40
A．Curiosity offers a variety of benefits.
B．It’s time to employ curiosity’s power.
C．Thus shallow curiosity is a gateway to a deeper world.
D．However，which you use might depend on the situation.
E．What you may be more familiar with is shallow curiosity.
F．Deep curiosity，in contrast，invites us to go beneath the surface.
G．It can even be directed to explore what’s beyond the physical world.
36．答案　E
解析　根据上文“Curiosity is defined as the ‘desire to know’，but many people don’t realize it ranges from shallow to deep.”以及下文“It’s the kind of questioning that helps us to collect data and information.”可知，本句主要是在介绍两种好奇心中的一种。故E选项“你可能更熟悉的是浅层次的好奇心”符合语境，故选E。
37．答案　F
解析　根据下文“It’s not just about facts，but about unknown stories.”可知，下文主要介绍了深层次的好奇心。故F选项“相反，深层次的好奇心邀请我们深入到表面之下”符合语境，故选F。
38．答案　D
解析　根据上文“One type of curiosity is not necessarily better than the other.They’re just different with benefits and learning from both.”以及下文例子可知，上述两种好奇心并无优劣之分，其使用需要视情况而定。故D选项“然而，你使用哪一种可能取决于具体情况”符合语境，故选D。
39．答案　A
解析　根据下文可知，本段的主旨是讲好奇心的好处。故A选项“好奇心有很多好处”符合语境，故选A。
40．答案　G
解析　根据上文“It helps us understand ourselves，and reflect on our beliefs，desires，or needs.”可知，本句作为本段最后一句，应承接上文，继续说明好奇心的作用。故G选项“它甚至可以用来探索物质世界之外的世界”符合语境，故选G。
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。
“Have a go，dear，” Mama would often encourage.Her words would fuel a flame of 41 and hope within me.
The director of the BBC 42 to me with an inquiry，“Are you interested in 43 Any Questions on Radio 4？” After years of producing programs like Woman’s Hour and Down Your Way，I 44 this was a significant opportunity.However，I wondered how on earth I could deal with all those excellent team members.My heart began to race with 45 .
In times of worry，I always turned to my mother for 46 .I dialed her number and shared my concerns.“Go ahead and 47 the chance，my child，” she advised.“Live life to the fullest.You might not enjoy every moment，but you’ll 48 it.” As usual，her words proved to be 49 .I accepted the offer.I ran the BBC’s flagship radio program for a decade， 50 enjoying the experience.
Looking back，I realize that it was my mother’s encouragement and 51 in me that gave me the courage to take 52 and pursue opportunities.This is what I 53 most about her—her ability to boost confidence in me，even when I felt 54 or afraid.Her words have been a constant source of strength and inspiration throughout my life，and I am forever grateful for her 55 .
语篇解读　本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在生活的任何时刻，作者的妈妈都能鼓励作者，为作者找到自信心，给予作者无尽的灵感，因此作者很感激妈妈。
41．A.sympathy B．devotion
C．courage D．freedom
答案　C
解析　sympathy同情；devotion贡献；courage勇气；freedom自由。根据前文“‘Have a go，dear，’Mama would often encourage.”可知，妈妈总是鼓励作者，故她的话会激起作者内心的勇气和希望，故选C。
42．A.paid attention B．lived up
C．reached out D．looked forward
答案　C
解析　pay attention to注意；live up to不辜负(他人的期望)；reach out to联系；look forward to期待。根据后文“with an inquiry”可知，对方联系了作者，故选C。
43．A.recording B．running
C．playing D．answering
答案　B
解析　record记录；run主持；play演奏；answer回答。根据后文“I ran the BBC’s flagship radio program for a decade”可知，此处询问作者是否愿意主持这个节目，故选B。
44．A.doubted B．recognized
C．announced D．remembered
答案　B
解析　doubt怀疑；recognize认为；announce宣布；remember记住。根据后文“However，I wondered how on earth I could deal with all those excellent team members.”可知，作者担心不知道怎么来处理人际关系，故此处构成转折关系，即作者认为主持这个节目是一个很好的机会，故选B。
45．A.excitement B．surprise
C．delight D．anxiety
答案　D
解析　excitement激动；surprise惊喜；delight高兴；anxiety焦虑。根据前文“However，I wondered how on earth I could deal with all those excellent team members.”可知，作者担心不知道怎么来处理人际关系，故内心会有焦虑，故选D。
46．A.company B．guidance
C．information D．explanation
答案　B
解析　company陪伴；guidance指导；information信息；explanation解释。根据后文“I dialed her number and shared my concerns.”可知，作者给母亲打电话分享自己的担忧，也就是说每当作者感到焦虑的时候，作者总是会向妈妈求助，寻求指导，故选B。
47．A.increase B．provide
C．decline D．seize
答案　D
解析　increase增加；provide提供；decline拒绝；seize抓住。根据前文“Go ahead”可知，妈妈鼓励作者，让作者抓住这个机会，故选D。
48．A.manage B．locate
C．find D．beat
答案　A
解析　manage处理，管理；locate定位；find找到；beat打败。manage it做成某事。根据前文“You might not enjoy every moment”和后文“enjoying the experience”可知，你可能不会享受每个时候，但你可以处理好它，正确地应对这个工作，故选A。
49．A.conventional B．mysterious
C．useless D．wise
答案　D
解析　conventional传统的；mysterious神秘的；useless无用的；wise明智的。根据后文“I accepted the offer.”和“enjoying the experience”可知，作者接受了这份工作，而且很享受这次体验，故妈妈的话是明智的，故选D。
50．A.thoroughly B．partly
C．secretly D．slowly
答案　A
解析　thoroughly完全地，极度地；partly部分地；secretly秘密地；slowly慢慢地。根据前文“As usual，her words proved to be .”可知，妈妈相信作者能处理好这份工作的想法是正确的，故此处指作者十分享受这个经历，故选A。
51．A.patience B．dignity
C．praise D．belief
答案　D
解析　patience耐心；dignity尊严；praise表扬；belief信任。根据后文“her ability to boost confidence in me”可知，母亲的鼓励和对作者的信心给了作者勇气，故选D。
52．A.risks B．lessons
C．turns D．tests
答案　A
解析　risk冒险，风险；lesson教训；turn轮次；test测试。根据后文“Her words have been a constant source of strength and inspiration throughout my life”可知，妈妈的话是作者一生中灵感和力量的源泉，故此处指妈妈鼓励作者去冒险和追寻机会，故选A。
53．A.know B．write
C．value D．mention
答案　C
解析　know知道；write写；value珍视；mention提到。根据后文“her ability to boost confidence in me”可知，她有能力让作者提升信心，因此这一点是作者最珍视的，故选C。
54．A.uncertain B．regretful
C．discontented D．ashamed
答案　A
解析　uncertain不确定的；regretful后悔的；discontented不满意的；ashamed羞愧的。根据空后“or afraid”可知，此处与空后的afraid构成并列关系，故此处指当作者感到不确定或者害怕时，故选A。
55．A.leadership B．support
C．participation D．success
答案　B
解析　leadership领导；support支持；participation参加；success成功。根据前文“Her words have been a constant source of strength and inspiration throughout my life”可知，妈妈的话是作者一生中灵感和力量的源泉，故作者将永远感谢妈妈对自己的支持，故选B。
第二节　(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Silk Road is neither an actual road nor a single route.It instead refers to a trade network which 56. (date) from the Han Dynasty of China.German geographer and traveler Ferdinand first used the term “silk road” in 1877 C．E.57. (describe) the well-traveled pathway of goods between Europe and East Asia.Although the trade network is commonly referred to 58. the Silk Road，some historians favor the term Silk Routes because it better reflects the many paths 59. (take) by traders.
One of the most 60. (influence) travelers of the Silk Road was Marco Polo.He traveled with his father to China when he was just 17.Upon his return，he wrote about his adventures,61. (make) him and the routes he traveled famous.
From China，merchants carried silk to Europe，where it was well received by the nobility and wealthy people.62. traveled together with silk from Asia were jade，porcelain，tea and spices.In exchange，horses，glassware，textiles and manufactured goods traveled eastward.
The significance of the Silk Road to human history has received widespread 63.____________(recognize)．Towns along 64. routes grew into multicultural cities.The exchange of information gave rise to new technologies and innovations 65.___________ would change the world.Today，parts of the Silk Road are listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了丝绸之路的历史、特点、影响以及重要人物马可·波罗的事迹，旨在向读者解释和阐述丝绸之路的多个方面。
56．答案　dates
解析　考查时态和主谓一致。这里为定语从句的谓语动词，由句中refers可知时态为一般现在时；主语“which”，即先行词“a trade network”，单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填dates。
57．答案　to describe
解析　考查非谓语动词。此处为非谓语动词担当目的状语，构成短语：use...to do...，意为“用……去做……”，符合句意。故填to describe。
58．答案　as
解析　考查固定搭配。固定短语：refer to...as...，意为“将……称为……”，符合句意。故填as。
59．答案　taken
解析　考查非谓语动词。此处为非谓语动词担当后置定语，被修饰词“the many paths”和动词“take”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填taken。
60．答案　influential
解析　考查形容词。分析句子成分可知，空处为形容词形式，修饰空后的名词“travelers”。故填influential。
61．答案　making
解析　考查非谓语动词。此处为非谓语动词担当结果状语，结合句意，此处应用现在分词表示自然而然的结果。故填making。
62．答案　What
解析　考查主语从句。这里为主语从句的引导词，主语从句中缺少主语，表示物，用what引导；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填What。
63．答案　recognition
解析　考查名词。分析句子成分可知，空处为名词形式recognition作宾语，不可数。故填recognition。
64．答案　the
解析　考查冠词。修饰上文已经提到的名词，用定冠词the。故填the。
65．答案　which/that
解析　考查定语从句。这里为限制性定语从句的关系词，先行词为“new technologies and innovations”，在定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词which或that引导。故填which/that。
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为“Why was the Great Wall selected for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List？”的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份发言稿向大家介绍长城，主要内容包括：
1．长城在1987年被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产；
2．长城的地理位置以及修建长城的目的；
3．对长城的评价。
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。
参考范文
Good morning，everyone！I am Li Hua from Xingguang Middle School.The topic of my speech is “Why was the Great Wall selected for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List？”
As we know，the Great Wall was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.It’s said that the main reason for its inclusion is that it was a great part of Chinese culture and beautifully made to go with the land.
The Great Wall is located in the northern part of China，the length of which is about 6,700 kilometers.The Great Wall was originally built in the Qin Dynasty to defend against the attack of the enemies.Not only is the Great Wall a wonder that was created by the ancient Chinese working people but it is also one of the greatest projects in the history of human beings.
In a word，all of this explains why the Great Wall earned—and deserves—its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Thank you for listening.
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。
Regardless of the weather or the distance，Paul Wilson would make sure low-income students in his neighborhood arrived at their college classes on time.
A retired engineer,76-year-old Wilson had been offering free rides to college students for the past eight years.Since he first started volunteering his car to the young people，Wilson had covered an astonishing 64,000 miles，and had countless pleasant and often humorous conversations with the students he transported to and from school.The students who he’d driven had gone on to become physicians，teachers and engineers，but what they’d also got out of their time in school was finding a role model and a friend in Wilson.Some students even called him “Grandpa”．
Tina Stern received rides from Wilson for all her four years in college，and the trips meant much more to her than just free transportation.“It’s not just a ride；you’re not just sitting there in awkward silence or with your headphones on，” Stern said.“He asks you questions and actually remembers the answers，so the next time you ride with him，he’ll check on those things.”
Wilson often went beyond to ensure the welfare and safety of the students.If they had problems with registration，Wilson was there to assist them.If they ran out of certain daily necessities，Wilson would drive to the nearest store and purchase what was needed.For many students，riding with Wilson had allowed them to complete their education—but according to Wilson，he benefited just as much from the experience.“I just love driving，and I love these kids，” Wilson said.“It’s such a privilege to be a part of these kids’ lives，getting to know them and hearing their stories.”
One day，Stern came across Wilson and his wife in the hospital，where she knew Wilson was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease(阿尔茨海默病)．
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。
“He isn’t what he used to be，” his wife told Stern.
Stern and other students volunteered to help Wilson.
参考范文
“He isn’t what he used to be，” his wife told Stern.“He’s still the same kind and caring man，but the disease has taken a toll on his memory.” Stern felt a deep sense of sadness.She couldn’t imagine the man who had been such a constant and supportive presence in her life struggling with his own.“There must be something I could do for them，” she said to herself.
Stern and other students volunteered to help Wilson.They organized a schedule to visit him regularly，bringing him homemade meals，reading to him，and sharing stories of their lives in and out of college.They also helped with his medical appointments and errands，ensuring that he and his wife were not alone during this challenging time.It was their way of giving back to the man who had given so much to them.“We’re here for you，Grandpa，” they would say，offering him the warmth and care he had once shown them.The bond between Wilson and his “adopted” students had become a two-way street of love and support，a testament to the enduring impact of his selfless acts.

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