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单元检测卷(二)
[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 suggest
A．Buying a computer.
B．Hiring an assistant.
C．Starting a business.
2. What time is Alex supposed to arrive
A．At 7：30. B．At 8：00. C．At 8：15.
3．What does the woman think of the weather
A．It’s very warm.
B．It’s super cold.
C．It’s rather hot.
4．Where is the man going probably
A．To a supermarket.
B．To a bookstore.
C．To a restaurant.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Drawing a picture.
B．Painting a house.
C．Cooking a meal.
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．How does the woman feel about the news
A．Excited. B．Confused. 　C．Disappointed.
7．How will the speakers go to the art gallery
A．By bus. B．By subway. 　C．By car.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Salesman and customer.
B．Fellow workers.
C．Teacher and student.
9．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Find another pleasant job.
B．Devote herself to the present job.
C．Return to college for self-improvement.
10．How does the woman sound
A．Unconfident.
B．Impatient.
C．Disappointed.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why does the man come to the library
A．To pay a fine.
B．To check out books.
C．To know how to use the library.
12．How long is the normal borrowing period for the books
A．A term. B．A month. C．Ten days.
13．How can a student get a book unavailable at the library
A．The library will purchase it.
B．It can be obtained through the Interlibrary Loan Service.
C．He has to borrow it from another library himself.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．Which of the following appeals to the woman most
A．Shaolin kung fu.
B．Wing Chun.
C．Tai Chi.
15．What does the man appreciate about drunken boxing
A．Its health benefits.
B．Its entertaining elements.
C．Its graceful movements.
16．What do the speakers talk about in the end
A．Different forms of self-defense.
B．The new concept of Chinese philosophy.
C．The importance of Chinese martial arts.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What’s the speaker and Alice’s problem this time
A．It’s hard to decide the travel destination.
B．They did not know the way to the place.
C．No travel books can satisfy either of them.
18．Which place would Alice probably like to go to
A．A desert. B．A beach. C．A mountain.
19．What can we know about Alice
A．She works very hard all year round.
B．She often travels everywhere globally.
C．She has been troubled by sleeplessness.
20．What might be Alice’s attitude to the suggestion to Ireland
A．Supportive.
B．Worried.
C．Disapproving.
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
The 5,000-year-old Stonehenge has been wondered and puzzled at for ages.Here are some most popular day tours to Stonehenge and its nearby landmarks.
The English Bus
Limited to 16 people，the tour departs from London in a minibus and you’ll enjoy live，in-depth commentary from your guide.After Stonehenge，you’ll head to Bath to enjoy lunch and time on your own.Your final stop is a “secret” scenic spot selected by the guide.
Departure time：6：30 a．m.daily
Duration：12 hours
Prices：134 pounds per person，food or Stonehenge tickets not included
Premium Tours
You’ll be among the first visitors to step inside Windsor Castle on this daylong tour.Other highlights include lunch in a 14th-century pub in Lacock，a walking tour of Bath and，finally，the day ends with a visit to Stonehenge.
Departure time：7：45 a．m.daily
Duration：13 hours
Prices：129 pounds for adults,119 pounds for kids，lunch and admission tickets included
British Tours
Visit some of England’s most famous landmarks with this daytrip.Among the sites you’ll see with your guide are Windsor Castle，Stonehenge and Bath.Travelers enjoy the tour and appreciate the guides’ sense of humor and wealth of information.
Departure time：on the demands of customers
Duration：12 hours
Prices：120 pounds for adults,100 pounds for kids,400 pounds for groups of four，meal and entrance fee self-funded
International Friends
Travelers approve of this tour for its small group (up to 16 participants) and knowledgeable guides.You’ll visit Stonehenge，Windsor Castle and the city of Bath，where you’ll have the choice to tour the Roman Baths or wander the ancient city for some sightseeing.
Departure time：varies by season，Thursday through Monday
Duration：11 hours
Prices：154 pounds for adults,134 pounds for kids，no food supplied
21．What do we know about The English Bus tour
A．It has no size limit.
B．It offers free entry to Stonehenge.
C．It lasts longer than three other tours.
D．It ends with an unexpected destination.
22．What’s the minimum price for a couple with twins if they choose British Tours
A．400 pounds. B．440 pounds.
C．320 pounds. D．220 pounds.
23．What do the tours have in common
A．They’re guided tours.
B．They include Bath as a stop.
C．They charge for lunch.
D．They depart for Stonehenge daily.
B
In the heart of Texas，“Bee Czar” Walter Schumacher is saving the world one hive(蜂群) at a time.And he does it without wearing a protective bee suit.What is his technique He “communicates” with the bees to avoid being bitten.Walter and his team at the American Honey Bee Protection Agency rescue hives from places they’re unwanted—inside the walls of a house or 30 feet up in a neighborhood tree—and relocate the hives where the bees can grow and pollinate(授粉) in peace.
According to Walter，every third bite of food we eat was pollinated by bees; without them，life would cease existing.But saving bees costs money，so they have got to sell honey to make money.
Walter’s business once was booming with $200,000 in yearly sales.But after losing everything in the past three years，Walter wants to rebuild his honey business so that he can afford to rescue unwanted hives.With his oldest son Will and a small but dedicated team，Walter has a plan to transform their old family farm into their new headquarters，to save more bees and sell more honey.
Saving bees is a big affair.Will runs the business，trying to keep his dad organized; Walter teaches his younger sons Bodhi and Odin the skills of keeping bees，and Will’s wife Meredith is experiencing her first bee rescue.Walter also invites Jonathan，a bee technician，who seeks inner calm by rescuing bees and Sandy，a scaffolding(脚手架) professional who can reach angry bees in places ladders can’t and dreams of talking to bees herself.Walter brings audiences into the hive when he trains beekeepers to safely handle millions of bees.Will plans to sign big contracts selling honey to businesses like restaurants and supermarkets，meanwhile undertaking dangerous hive rescues.
24．Which of the following can best describe Walter’s work of rescuing bees
A．Interesting. B．Simple.
C．Tough. D．Tiring.
25．What does Walter think of bees
A．They are important to us.
B．They are not in danger.
C．They can’t grow in peace.
D．They can bite many people.
26．What is Walter’s present plan
A．To find more hives.
B．To expand his team.
C．To rebuild his business.
D．To train more bee raisers.
27．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A．Why Walter started the big affair.
B．What Walter’s family do to save bees.
C．Whether Walter sticks to his business.
D．How Walter teaches his sons to keep bees.
C
A new study in which researchers explore the human capacity for cooperation finds that people rely on each other for help.
The study shows that when people signal a need for assistance，their small requests don’t go unanswered.Across cultures，people follow these small requests far more often than they decline them.On the rare occasions when people do decline，they explain why.These human tendencies suggest that，deep down，people from all cultures have many similar cooperative behaviors.
The new findings help solve a puzzle generated by prior research which has emphasized variation in rules and standards governing cooperation.For example，in Kenya，wealthier Orma villagers are expected to pay for public goods such as road projects.But Gnau villagers of Papua New Guinea，on the other hand，would reject such an offer because it creates an awkward moral duty to repay.
“Cultural differences like this have created a puzzle for understanding cooperation and helping among humans，” said Rossi，a chief researcher.“Are our decisions about sharing and helping shaped by the culture we grew up with Or are humans generous and giving by nature？”
To answer those questions，the researchers analyzed over 40 hours’ video recordings of everyday life involving 350 people in geographically and culturally diverse sites.The analysis focused on the order in which one person sent a signal for help and another person responded.The situations involved “low-cost” decisions about sharing items for everyday use.Such decisions are more frequent than “high-cost” decisions like contributing to a village road’s construction，the types of decisions considered to be significantly influenced by culture.
People followed small requests seven times more often than they declined.They helped without explanation，but when they declined,74% of the time they gave a specific reason.
“A cross-cultural preference for following small requests is not predicted by prior research on resource-sharing and cooperation，which instead suggests that culture should cause helping behavior to vary in appreciable ways due to local values and adaptations to the natural，technological，and socio-economic environment，” said Rossi.“These factors could in principle make it easier for people to say ‘no’ to small requests，but this is not what we find.”
28．Which of the following is included in “These human tendencies” underlined in paragraph 2
A．To ask for assistance.
B．To aid others on request.
C．To return the previous favor.
D．To turn down an offer of help.
29．Why does the author mention “Orma villagers” and “Gnau villagers” in paragraph 3
A．To indicate humans are born generous.
B．To evaluate varied interpersonal bonds.
C．To show cultural differences on helping.
D．To reveal the origin of non-cooperation.
30．Based on the study，what will someone probably say to decline a request for help
A．It’s my pleasure.
B．I’d love to，but it depends.
C．I’m afraid not.Wait till others come.
D．Sorry，but I’m to attend an urgent meeting.
31．What do we know about the prior research mentioned in the last paragraph
A．It involved no environmental factors.
B．It stressed the value of following requests.
C．It failed to prove the universal willingness to help.
D．It produced an outcome consistent with the new study.
D
From “gig-tripping” to “travel dupes” to “hush trips，” the number of new travel trends is seemingly endless.But perhaps the most appealing concept in the tourism space of late is the “sleepcation”．So much of travel these days seems to involve running ourselves ragged trying to hit every amazing attraction we see on platforms.Sleepcations，however，take the polar opposite approach to vacation.
According to Skyscanner’s 2024 travel trends report，nearly 50% of American travelers surveyed say they are more willing to take a vacation with the intention to get a good night or a few good nights of sleep now compared to a few years ago.The research also showed that sleeping topped the list of U．S.travelers’ main activities for their next vacation，outranking shopping，nightlife and wildlife spotting.
While some wellness resorts have been focusing on sleep for years，now more and more resorts and hotels，from luxury to lifestyle and even budget-friendly properties，are making sure that sleep is as the forefront of a stay.The Malibu Beach Inn in Southern California features two designated “sleep suites”，and the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on Hawaii’s Big Island offers an 80-minute “sweet dreams” massage treatment meant to promote a good night’s rest.Virgin Hotels Dallas offers blackout curtains in each room and bedtime amenities(便利设施) like bath bombs and relaxation spray.Although these amenities and services might seem like unnecessary luxuries，the reality is that doing whatever you can to prioritize sleep is quite important.
“Most people don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night，” noted Danielle Desir Corbett，a luxury travel and personal finance expert.“Over time，this ‘sleep debt’ can have serious health implications，affecting cognitive(认知的) function，mood，weight，and immune systems.Sleep is even linked to chronic diseases such as diabetes，obesity and hypertension.Sleepcations focus on rest and rejuvenation and can be a powerful tool in preventing health issues.”
32．What did Skyscanner’s 2024 travel trends report find
A．Travelers pay more attention to their sleep health.
B．The travelers’ activities are more and more varied.
C．Only a few travelers are interested in sleep tourism.
D．Sleep is good for our physical and mental wellness.
33．Why does the author mention the hotels in paragraph 3
A．To show us the luxuries of the hotels.
B．To emphasize the importance of sleep.
C．To prove the popularity of sleepcation.
D．To make an advertisement for the hotels.
34．What is Danielle Desir Corbett’s attitude towards sleepcation
A．Unclear. B．Doubtful.
C．Opposed. D．Approving.
35．What is the best title for the text
A．Sleepcation：Enrich Your Vacation Activities
B．Sleepcation：Be an Important Part of Your Life
C．Sleepcation：Boost the Development of Tourism
D．Sleepcation：Get a Vacation from Your Vacation
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。
Identity theft is a problem that affects millions of people each year. 36 Thankfully，here are some simple ways to protect yourself from identity thieves.
Shred(粉碎) any documents you don’t need，especially the ones that contain personal information. 37 A personal shredder is an inexpensive and valuable investment in your security.
Protect your computer from viruses to stay secure online. 38 You also need to put in a firewall and an antivirus software and keep them updated.Many hackers(黑客) gather personal information from computers and it is important to protect yourself against these attacks.
Carry only the minimum personal information you need at any given time.Never carry your credit cards，passport，and social security card in the same wallet.Make photocopies of all the cards and documents in your wallet to keep at home，or scan them and store them electronically. 39
Safeguard your mailbox well.One common way for criminals to steal personal information is by searching through mailboxes. 40 Therefore，it’s important to keep your mailbox secure and check your mailbox regularly.When you have a choice between receiving email or postal mail，go for the online option to reduce risks.If you are going away，ask the post office to hold your mail and forward it to another location.
Identity theft is an increasingly serious problem that is worth attention.It is much easier to take these simple steps to prevent identity theft than it is to get your identity back once it has been stolen!
A．Nowadays many personal documents arrive by mail.
B．It means a thief gets enough of someone’s information.
C．Keep your password a secret instead of sharing it with others.
D．These records can be extremely helpful if your wallet is stolen.
E．Constantly update your software，including your operating system.
F．Some people are worried about this occurrence and are trying to avoid it.
G．Bills and credit card statements are examples of documents to destroy for safety.
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。
Meghana first found her passion when she successfully created water filters(过滤器) to help Indian families struggling with waterborne(水传播的) illnesses.She 41 the opportunity to be able to help people and improve their life.
Since she was in middle school，Meghana has been quite interested in 42 research.Her first inventions were water filters，which she was inspired to 43 after hearing about rural communities 44 the waterborne illnesses.Her latest invention，electrodes(电极) for supercapacitors(超级电容器)，is also 45 to environmental science and is part of her interest in the field.
The 46 ，filled with trial and error，hasn’t been 47 .Through ten months of research，Meghana was able to create an electrode.This creation，costing less than $1，was very 48 friendly.
Meghana has used her knowledge to help others who are also 49 about science.Following the success of her science fair projects，many science students connected with her，wanting her help on their research projects.Soon，lots of 50 came seeking help，and Meghana couldn’t 51 all of them.
52 ，Meghana still wanted to help more people.She 53 a Science Fair Workshop Series program，which encourages students to participate in science fair projects and helps form a positive community.
Bringing the program to her school is just one step towards her 54 changing the world through education.She is concerned about how difficult it is for people who have trouble 55 education resources.
“A good education allows people to think creatively，which eventually leads to development around the world，” said Meghana.
41．A.misunderstood B．loved
C．doubted D．abandoned
42．A.social B．industrial
C．medical D．scientific
43．A.make B．require
C．repair D．evaluate
44．A.overlooking B．directing
C．facing D．replacing
45．A.related B．devoted
C．used D．opposed
46．A.record B．examination
C．process D．appeal
47．A.original B．complex
C．similar D．easy
48．A.chemically B．economically
C．culturally D．historically
49．A.nervous B．embarrassed
C．upset D．curious
50．A.requests B．habits
C．warnings D．standards
51．A.give away B．call on
C．reply to D．depend on
52．A.However B．Instead
C．Otherwise D．Also
53．A.envied B．bothered
C．approved D．started
54．A.impression on B．commitment to
C．independence of D．reference to
55．A.supplying B．commenting
C．accessing D．removing
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 acrobatic(杂技) dates back to the Neolithic，when ancient people developed it from daily life for enjoyment and celebration.The use of daily items such as tables，chairs，bowls and plates 56. (be) common in their performances.By the time of the Han Dynasty，the art of acrobatics 57. (achieve) great progress in both content and variety.There were wonderful acrobatic performances 58. background music on the stage.During the Tang Dynasty，the number of acrobats greatly increased and their skills improved a great deal.
59． (regard) as part of the national heritage，Chinese acrobatics features the ability 60. (maintain) balance in performance movements.For example,61. experienced acrobat can walk on 3-meter-high poles while juggling 7 bowls.Acrobats can act like fish swimming 62. (smooth) in the water，birds flying through trees and butterflies dancing among flowers，showcasing wonderful skills 63. require years of hard training.And the performances reflect humans’ spirit of braving hardships and dangers while seeking 64.____________(perfect)．
Modern Chinese acrobatics has set up a designing and directing system.It is aimed at creating beautiful stage images and 65. (harmony) effects of music，clothing，props，and lighting to bring about a fully developed stage art.
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，你的英国笔友Peter听说你要到西安旅行，对此很感兴趣。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
　　　1．你的游览计划；
　　　2．交通和饮食等安排。
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：兵马俑Terracotta Army；羊肉泡馍Lamb Paomo
Dear Peter，
Yours sincerely，
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。
Eleven-year-old Jack was selling balloons in a park one day over a long holiday weekend when he stepped upon a wallet.After picking it up，he searched the wallet to identify the owner and found some $100 notes，some loose change and a key card inside.He didn’t hesitate to do the right thing: according to the sign on the key card，he found where the owner lived.
Seventeen-year-old Chase had lost his wallet earlier that day while out fishing with his friends.He had searched and searched，but in vain.Eventually，Chase returned home and found his wallet sent back in the gate house of the community.But the one who sent the wallet had left without leaving his name or address.When the family were talking about the story later that day，they decided that they wanted to do something to pay back the finder’s kindness.But what could they do They didn’t know who the finder was，not to mention his address.Could they find him
It was when they were at a loss that a good idea occurred to Chase’s mother，Michelle：they could check the monitor recording of the gate house.Luckily，they got a picture of the boy.She quickly posted the photo on a social media platform，describing the boy’s honest act and expressing how the family were hoping to meet him to convey their thanks in person.
In no time at all，some people in the community recognised Jack and informed Michelle.When Michelle and her family got contact with Jack，they were surprised to learn just what Jack’s family had been going through.
Jack’s father had recently recovered from a disease but was still suffering from the aftereffects.He had difficulty breathing and wasn’t allowed to return to his job at a meat packing plant.So that was the reason why the boy had to sell balloons to help support the family.
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。
Chase and his mother decided to help.
The response online was great.
单元检测卷(二)
[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 suggest
A．Buying a computer.
B．Hiring an assistant.
C．Starting a business.
2. What time is Alex supposed to arrive
A．At 7：30. B．At 8：00. C．At 8：15.
3．What does the woman think of the weather
A．It’s very warm.
B．It’s super cold.
C．It’s rather hot.
4．Where is the man going probably
A．To a supermarket.
B．To a bookstore.
C．To a restaurant.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Drawing a picture.
B．Painting a house.
C．Cooking a meal.
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．How does the woman feel about the news
A．Excited. B．Confused. 　C．Disappointed.
7．How will the speakers go to the art gallery
A．By bus. B．By subway. 　C．By car.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Salesman and customer.
B．Fellow workers.
C．Teacher and student.
9．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Find another pleasant job.
B．Devote herself to the present job.
C．Return to college for self-improvement.
10．How does the woman sound
A．Unconfident.
B．Impatient.
C．Disappointed.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why does the man come to the library
A．To pay a fine.
B．To check out books.
C．To know how to use the library.
12．How long is the normal borrowing period for the books
A．A term. B．A month. C．Ten days.
13．How can a student get a book unavailable at the library
A．The library will purchase it.
B．It can be obtained through the Interlibrary Loan Service.
C．He has to borrow it from another library himself.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．Which of the following appeals to the woman most
A．Shaolin kung fu.
B．Wing Chun.
C．Tai Chi.
15．What does the man appreciate about drunken boxing
A．Its health benefits.
B．Its entertaining elements.
C．Its graceful movements.
16．What do the speakers talk about in the end
A．Different forms of self-defense.
B．The new concept of Chinese philosophy.
C．The importance of Chinese martial arts.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What’s the speaker and Alice’s problem this time
A．It’s hard to decide the travel destination.
B．They did not know the way to the place.
C．No travel books can satisfy either of them.
18．Which place would Alice probably like to go to
A．A desert. B．A beach. C．A mountain.
19．What can we know about Alice
A．She works very hard all year round.
B．She often travels everywhere globally.
C．She has been troubled by sleeplessness.
20．What might be Alice’s attitude to the suggestion to Ireland
A．Supportive.
B．Worried.
C．Disapproving.
答案　1.B　2.B 　3.B　4.A　5.A　6.A　7.C　8.B　9.C　10.A　11.C　12.A　13.B　14.C　15.B　16.C　17.A　18.B　19.A　20.C
听力材料
Text 1
M：I think we should replace that old computer.
W：The old computer？Why not get an assistant too Our business is growing fast.
Text 2
W：I wonder if Alex will be here by eight o’clock.He is supposed to be.
M：His mother said he left at 7：30，so he would be here by 8：15 at the latest.
Text 3
W：Eric，have you noticed that the ground outside is frozen solid
M：Really I didn’t know that.
W：Yeah，it feels like the North Pole out here. I wasn’t expecting it to be this chilly.I need to drink some hot water to warm myself.
Text 4
M：I’m leaving now.What would you like me to bring you
W：Please get me some apples.Oh，I almost forgot！Buy me a notebook.
Text 5
W：You haven’t used the red paint in the upper corner of this picture.
M：No，I decide to paint it gray.I think it’s more natural in this way.
W：Sure.Don’t forget to draw some birds.
M：OK，and I’ll also draw a cooking lady outside the house.
Text 6
M：Lily，there will be a big art exhibition in town tomorrow.Do you want to go with me
W：⑥How would I miss an art exhibition I just love art.But where exactly will it be held
M：In the art gallery owned by Mr Brown.It’s in the south of the city.I heard there’re some very famous paintings from around the world to be shown there.
W：I just can’t wait to go. My car is being repaired now.I’m afraid we’ll have to take a bus or the subway.
M：⑦I don’t like traveling by public transport.I’ll ask David to drop us there.
Text 7
M：⑧I’ll start my new job next week.
W：⑧Congratulations! We will all miss you.
M：Thanks!
W：I wish I had studied harder，so I could find a good job like yours.
M：It’s not too late.You can still do something more with your life.
W：But ⑨I can’t go back to college at my age.
M：⑨Of course you can.Why not Lots of people go back to school and go on to do great things.
W：But I don’t remember anything from college now.
M：That’s why you go back.You can learn everything over again.
W：⑩Do you think I would be capable of learning
M：Of course.You are a very smart person and can do things well if you’re devoted to it.I trust your ability.
Text 8
M： Hi，I’m a new student.I have a few questions.
W：Sure，go ahead.
M： How many books can I check out and how long can I keep them
W： You can check out as many as you would like and keep them for one term. However，if someone else wants the book，you must return it within 10 days of the recall notice.If you fail to return it by the due date，you’ll have to pay a fine of one dollar per day.
M：OK，I’ll keep that in mind. I was also wondering what I can do if I need a book or something else that is not available in our library
W： If you need something you can’t find at our library，you can request it from another school or library through the Interlibrary Loan Service.
M：That’s great! Thank you very much for the information.
Text 9
W：Aaron，do you know anything about Chinese martial arts
M：Absolutely! There’s so much diversity in Chinese martial arts.
W：Yeah. I love Tai Chi best for its graceful movements and health benefits.How about you
M：It’s hard to pick just one.I love Shaolin kung fu.And I’m into Wing Chun.The focus on close-range combat and efficiency is impressive. Besides，drunken boxing is also attractive. The appeal lies in its uniquely entertaining combination of smooth，unpredictable movements and comedic elements.
W：I see you really like Chinese martial arts. So how do you view the importance of Chinese martial arts
M：Well，apart from self-defense，they are deeply rooted in Chinese culture，promoting discipline and respect.
W：Yeah，and they also reflect Chinese philosophy.The yin-yang concept is evident in the balance between offense and defense.
Text 10
M：This afternoon，my wife and I are going into town to get some travel books so we can start thinking about our holiday this summer.We normally agree about where to go each year but this time we may have a few problems about finding some places that will satisfy both of us. Alice，my wife，has had a difficult year at work and she has already said to me that she wants to free herself for a couple of weeks in a place of interest with seashores or beaches，sunbathing and sleeping as much as possible.As for me，I’d rather do something more active than that.I know I’ll get tired if we just sit on the beach all day getting sunburnt.Yesterday a friend of mine showed me photographs of his holiday last year and I must say it looked very interesting.He and his wife hired a car for four weeks and went on a tour of Ireland，visiting different towns，sightseeing and sometimes walking in the countryside.The car was wide and equipped with everything that you need for a short touring holiday，including a shower. I’ll mention it to Alice later on.She is likely to say no.
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
The 5,000-year-old Stonehenge has been wondered and puzzled at for ages.Here are some most popular day tours to Stonehenge and its nearby landmarks.
The English Bus
Limited to 16 people，the tour departs from London in a minibus and you’ll enjoy live，in-depth commentary from your guide.After Stonehenge，you’ll head to Bath to enjoy lunch and time on your own.Your final stop is a “secret” scenic spot selected by the guide.
Departure time：6：30 a．m.daily
Duration：12 hours
Prices：134 pounds per person，food or Stonehenge tickets not included
Premium Tours
You’ll be among the first visitors to step inside Windsor Castle on this daylong tour.Other highlights include lunch in a 14th-century pub in Lacock，a walking tour of Bath and，finally，the day ends with a visit to Stonehenge.
Departure time：7：45 a．m.daily
Duration：13 hours
Prices：129 pounds for adults,119 pounds for kids，lunch and admission tickets included
British Tours
Visit some of England’s most famous landmarks with this daytrip.Among the sites you’ll see with your guide are Windsor Castle，Stonehenge and Bath.Travelers enjoy the tour and appreciate the guides’ sense of humor and wealth of information.
Departure time：on the demands of customers
Duration：12 hours
Prices：120 pounds for adults,100 pounds for kids,400 pounds for groups of four，meal and entrance fee self-funded
International Friends
Travelers approve of this tour for its small group (up to 16 participants) and knowledgeable guides.You’ll visit Stonehenge，Windsor Castle and the city of Bath，where you’ll have the choice to tour the Roman Baths or wander the ancient city for some sightseeing.
Departure time：varies by season，Thursday through Monday
Duration：11 hours
Prices：154 pounds for adults,134 pounds for kids，no food supplied
语篇解读　这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个最受欢迎的巨石阵及其附近地标的一日游。
21．What do we know about The English Bus tour
A．It has no size limit.
B．It offers free entry to Stonehenge.
C．It lasts longer than three other tours.
D．It ends with an unexpected destination.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据The English Bus部分关键句“Your final stop is a ‘secret’ scenic spot selected by the guide.”可知，The English Bus以一个意想不到的目的地结束。故选D。
22．What’s the minimum price for a couple with twins if they choose British Tours
A．400 pounds. B．440 pounds.
C．320 pounds. D．220 pounds.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据British Tours部分关键句“Prices：120 pounds for adults,100 pounds for kids,400 pounds for groups of four，meal and entrance fee self-funded”可知，British Tours四人一组需要400英镑，价格最低，由此可知，如果一对有双胞胎的夫妇选择British Tours，他们的最低价格是400英镑。故选A。
23．What do the tours have in common
A．They’re guided tours.
B．They include Bath as a stop.
C．They charge for lunch.
D．They depart for Stonehenge daily.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据The English Bus部分第二句、Premium Tours部分第二句、British Tours部分第二句和International Friends部分第二句可知，四个旅行项目都包含参观巴斯，即共同点是包括巴斯作为一站。故选B。
B
In the heart of Texas，“Bee Czar” Walter Schumacher is saving the world one hive(蜂群) at a time.And he does it without wearing a protective bee suit.What is his technique He “communicates” with the bees to avoid being bitten.Walter and his team at the American Honey Bee Protection Agency rescue hives from places they’re unwanted—inside the walls of a house or 30 feet up in a neighborhood tree—and relocate the hives where the bees can grow and pollinate(授粉) in peace.
According to Walter，every third bite of food we eat was pollinated by bees; without them，life would cease existing.But saving bees costs money，so they have got to sell honey to make money.
Walter’s business once was booming with $200,000 in yearly sales.But after losing everything in the past three years，Walter wants to rebuild his honey business so that he can afford to rescue unwanted hives.With his oldest son Will and a small but dedicated team，Walter has a plan to transform their old family farm into their new headquarters，to save more bees and sell more honey.
Saving bees is a big affair.Will runs the business，trying to keep his dad organized; Walter teaches his younger sons Bodhi and Odin the skills of keeping bees，and Will’s wife Meredith is experiencing her first bee rescue.Walter also invites Jonathan，a bee technician，who seeks inner calm by rescuing bees and Sandy，a scaffolding(脚手架) professional who can reach angry bees in places ladders can’t and dreams of talking to bees herself.Walter brings audiences into the hive when he trains beekeepers to safely handle millions of bees.Will plans to sign big contracts selling honey to businesses like restaurants and supermarkets，meanwhile undertaking dangerous hive rescues.
语篇解读　本文是记叙文，讲述了Walter及其家人为拯救蜜蜂而做出的努力。
24．Which of the following can best describe Walter’s work of rescuing bees
A．Interesting. B．Simple.
C．Tough. D．Tiring.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段中“Walter and his team...rescue hives from places they’re unwanted—inside the walls of a house or 30 feet up in a neighborhood tree...”可知，他要在各种危险的地方拯救蜜蜂，由此推知，他的工作是艰难的。故选C。
25．What does Walter think of bees
A．They are important to us.
B．They are not in danger.
C．They can’t grow in peace.
D．They can bite many people.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段中“According to Walter，every third bite of food we eat was pollinated by bees; without them，life would cease existing.”可推知，Walter觉得蜜蜂对人类是重要的。故选A。
26．What is Walter’s present plan
A．To find more hives.
B．To expand his team.
C．To rebuild his business.
D．To train more bee raisers.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“But after losing everything in the past three years，Walter wants to rebuild his honey business so that he can afford to rescue unwanted hives.”可知，Walter想重建他的蜂蜜生意，以便拯救更多的蜜蜂。故选C。
27．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A．Why Walter started the big affair.
B．What Walter’s family do to save bees.
C．Whether Walter sticks to his business.
D．How Walter teaches his sons to keep bees.
答案　B
解析　段落大意题。根据最后一段“Saving bees is a big affair.Will runs the business...Walter also invites...Will plans...”可知，本段主要讲述了Walter及其家人为拯救蜜蜂而做出的努力。故选B。
C
A new study in which researchers explore the human capacity for cooperation finds that people rely on each other for help.
The study shows that when people signal a need for assistance，their small requests don’t go unanswered.Across cultures，people follow these small requests far more often than they decline them.On the rare occasions when people do decline，they explain why.These human tendencies suggest that，deep down，people from all cultures have many similar cooperative behaviors.
The new findings help solve a puzzle generated by prior research which has emphasized variation in rules and standards governing cooperation.For example，in Kenya，wealthier Orma villagers are expected to pay for public goods such as road projects.But Gnau villagers of Papua New Guinea，on the other hand，would reject such an offer because it creates an awkward moral duty to repay.
“Cultural differences like this have created a puzzle for understanding cooperation and helping among humans，” said Rossi，a chief researcher.“Are our decisions about sharing and helping shaped by the culture we grew up with Or are humans generous and giving by nature？”
To answer those questions，the researchers analyzed over 40 hours’ video recordings of everyday life involving 350 people in geographically and culturally diverse sites.The analysis focused on the order in which one person sent a signal for help and another person responded.The situations involved “low-cost” decisions about sharing items for everyday use.Such decisions are more frequent than “high-cost” decisions like contributing to a village road’s construction，the types of decisions considered to be significantly influenced by culture.
People followed small requests seven times more often than they declined.They helped without explanation，but when they declined,74% of the time they gave a specific reason.
“A cross-cultural preference for following small requests is not predicted by prior research on resource-sharing and cooperation，which instead suggests that culture should cause helping behavior to vary in appreciable ways due to local values and adaptations to the natural，technological，and socio-economic environment，” said Rossi.“These factors could in principle make it easier for people to say ‘no’ to small requests，but this is not what we find.”
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项研究发现，人们通常愿意提供给他人帮助，但是否提供帮助也受到了不同地区的文化的影响。
28．Which of the following is included in “These human tendencies” underlined in paragraph 2
A．To ask for assistance.
B．To aid others on request.
C．To return the previous favor.
D．To turn down an offer of help.
答案　B
解析　词义猜测题。根据画线短语上文“Across cultures，people follow these small requests far more often than they decline them.”可知，当人们接收到其他人的求助时，通常会提供帮助，这是人类的倾向性行为，由此可知，“These human tendencies”包含了应要求帮助他人。故选B。
29．Why does the author mention “Orma villagers” and “Gnau villagers” in paragraph 3
A．To indicate humans are born generous.
B．To evaluate varied interpersonal bonds.
C．To show cultural differences on helping.
D．To reveal the origin of non-cooperation.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段内容和第四段关键句“‘Cultural differences like this have created a puzzle for understanding cooperation and helping among humans，’said Rossi，a chief researcher.”可知，“奥尔马村民”和“格瑙村民”对待帮助他人有不同的态度，这是文化差异造成的，由此可知，作者在第三段中提到“奥尔马村民”和“格瑙村民”是为了展示在帮助方面的文化差异。故选C。
30．Based on the study，what will someone probably say to decline a request for help
A．It’s my pleasure.
B．I’d love to，but it depends.
C．I’m afraid not.Wait till others come.
D．Sorry，but I’m to attend an urgent meeting.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段关键句“They helped without explanation，but when they declined,74% of the time they gave a specific reason.”可知，当人们拒绝提供帮助时，74%的情况下会给出具体的原因，结合选项可知，D项“对不起，我要参加一个紧急会议”符合上述结论。故选D。
31．What do we know about the prior research mentioned in the last paragraph
A．It involved no environmental factors.
B．It stressed the value of following requests.
C．It failed to prove the universal willingness to help.
D．It produced an outcome consistent with the new study.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“‘A cross-cultural preference for following small requests is not predicted by prior research on resource-sharing and cooperation，which instead suggests that culture should cause helping behavior to vary in appreciable ways due to local values and adaptations to the natural，technological，and socio-economic environment，’ said Rossi.”可知，先前的研究没有考虑到跨文化对提供帮助产生的影响，由此可知，先前的研究没有考虑到环境因素。故选A。
D
From “gig-tripping” to “travel dupes” to “hush trips，” the number of new travel trends is seemingly endless.But perhaps the most appealing concept in the tourism space of late is the “sleepcation”．So much of travel these days seems to involve running ourselves ragged trying to hit every amazing attraction we see on platforms.Sleepcations，however，take the polar opposite approach to vacation.
According to Skyscanner’s 2024 travel trends report，nearly 50% of American travelers surveyed say they are more willing to take a vacation with the intention to get a good night or a few good nights of sleep now compared to a few years ago.The research also showed that sleeping topped the list of U．S.travelers’ main activities for their next vacation，outranking shopping，nightlife and wildlife spotting.
While some wellness resorts have been focusing on sleep for years，now more and more resorts and hotels，from luxury to lifestyle and even budget-friendly properties，are making sure that sleep is as the forefront of a stay.The Malibu Beach Inn in Southern California features two designated “sleep suites”，and the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on Hawaii’s Big Island offers an 80-minute “sweet dreams” massage treatment meant to promote a good night’s rest.Virgin Hotels Dallas offers blackout curtains in each room and bedtime amenities(便利设施) like bath bombs and relaxation spray.Although these amenities and services might seem like unnecessary luxuries，the reality is that doing whatever you can to prioritize sleep is quite important.
“Most people don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night，” noted Danielle Desir Corbett，a luxury travel and personal finance expert.“Over time，this ‘sleep debt’ can have serious health implications，affecting cognitive(认知的) function，mood，weight，and immune systems.Sleep is even linked to chronic diseases such as diabetes，obesity and hypertension.Sleepcations focus on rest and rejuvenation and can be a powerful tool in preventing health issues.”
语篇结构　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍睡眠度假概念并建议我们应该在度假中考虑睡眠问题。
32．What did Skyscanner’s 2024 travel trends report find
A．Travelers pay more attention to their sleep health.
B．The travelers’ activities are more and more varied.
C．Only a few travelers are interested in sleep tourism.
D．Sleep is good for our physical and mental wellness.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。由文章第二段中的“According to Skyscanner’s 2024 travel trends report，nearly 50% of American travelers surveyed say they are more willing to take a vacation with the intention to get a good night or a few good nights of sleep now compared to a few years ago.”可知，旅行者更注意自己的睡眠健康。故选A。
33．Why does the author mention the hotels in paragraph 3
A．To show us the luxuries of the hotels.
B．To emphasize the importance of sleep.
C．To prove the popularity of sleepcation.
D．To make an advertisement for the hotels.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。由文章第三段中的“While some wellness resorts have been focusing on sleep for years，now more and more resorts and hotels，from luxury to lifestyle and even budget-friendly properties，are making sure that sleep is as the forefront of a stay.”可知，作者提到旅馆是为了证明睡眠度假的流行。故选C。
34．What is Danielle Desir Corbett’s attitude towards sleepcation
A．Unclear. B．Doubtful.
C．Opposed. D．Approving.
答案　D
解析　观点态度题。由文章最后一段中的“Sleepcations focus on rest and rejuvenation and can be a powerful tool in preventing health issues.”可知，Danielle Desir Corbett是赞成睡眠度假的。故选D。
35．What is the best title for the text
A．Sleepcation：Enrich Your Vacation Activities
B．Sleepcation：Be an Important Part of Your Life
C．Sleepcation：Boost the Development of Tourism
D．Sleepcation：Get a Vacation from Your Vacation
答案　D
解析　标题归纳题。由文章第一段中的“So much of travel these days seems to involve running ourselves ragged trying to hit every amazing attraction we see on platforms.Sleepcations，however，take the polar opposite approach to vacation.”以及下文可知，文章主要介绍睡眠度假概念并建议我们应该在度假中考虑睡眠问题。所以D项“Sleepcation：Get a Vacation from Your Vacation”符合语境。故选D。
第二节　(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，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。
Identity theft is a problem that affects millions of people each year. 36 Thankfully，here are some simple ways to protect yourself from identity thieves.
Shred(粉碎) any documents you don’t need，especially the ones that contain personal information. 37 A personal shredder is an inexpensive and valuable investment in your security.
Protect your computer from viruses to stay secure online. 38 You also need to put in a firewall and an antivirus software and keep them updated.Many hackers(黑客) gather personal information from computers and it is important to protect yourself against these attacks.
Carry only the minimum personal information you need at any given time.Never carry your credit cards，passport，and social security card in the same wallet.Make photocopies of all the cards and documents in your wallet to keep at home，or scan them and store them electronically. 39
Safeguard your mailbox well.One common way for criminals to steal personal information is by searching through mailboxes. 40 Therefore，it’s important to keep your mailbox secure and check your mailbox regularly.When you have a choice between receiving email or postal mail，go for the online option to reduce risks.If you are going away，ask the post office to hold your mail and forward it to another location.
Identity theft is an increasingly serious problem that is worth attention.It is much easier to take these simple steps to prevent identity theft than it is to get your identity back once it has been stolen!
A．Nowadays many personal documents arrive by mail.
B．It means a thief gets enough of someone’s information.
C．Keep your password a secret instead of sharing it with others.
D．These records can be extremely helpful if your wallet is stolen.
E．Constantly update your software，including your operating system.
F．Some people are worried about this occurrence and are trying to avoid it.
G．Bills and credit card statements are examples of documents to destroy for safety.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章详细介绍了身份盗窃这一问题，并提供了一些简单的方法来保护自己免受身份盗窃的威胁。
36．答案　F
解析　前文讲述身份盗窃是一个问题，后文讲述有方法可以避免，所以空处应是过渡句，F项承接上文，并引出下文。故选F。
37．答案　G
解析　根据前文可知，本段主要讲述要粉碎任何包含个人信息且不再需要的文件，G项是对前文的举例，符合本段主题。故选G。
38．答案　E
解析　根据前后文可知，本段主要讲述在网络中保护自己身份信息的安全，空处承接前文，讲述怎样保护电脑不被病毒入侵。E项符合本段主题，介绍了应不断更新包括操作系统在内的软件。故选E。
39．答案　D
解析　根据前文可知，本段主要讲述了在任何时候只携带自己需要的最低限度的个人信息，并建议备份自己的身份信息，空处承接前文，讲述这样做的好处，D项中的These records呼应前文。故选D。
40．答案　A
解析　根据前后文可知，本段主要讲述了保护好自己的邮箱，且空处和后文构成因果关系。A项讲述了如今许多个人文件通过邮件送达，符合文意。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。
Meghana first found her passion when she successfully created water filters(过滤器) to help Indian families struggling with waterborne(水传播的) illnesses.She 41 the opportunity to be able to help people and improve their life.
Since she was in middle school，Meghana has been quite interested in 42 research.Her first inventions were water filters，which she was inspired to 43 after hearing about rural communities 44 the waterborne illnesses.Her latest invention，electrodes(电极) for supercapacitors(超级电容器)，is also 45 to environmental science and is part of her interest in the field.
The 46 ，filled with trial and error，hasn’t been 47 .Through ten months of research，Meghana was able to create an electrode.This creation，costing less than $1，was very 48 friendly.
Meghana has used her knowledge to help others who are also 49 about science.Following the success of her science fair projects，many science students connected with her，wanting her help on their research projects.Soon，lots of 50 came seeking help，and Meghana couldn’t 51 all of them.
52 ，Meghana still wanted to help more people.She 53 a Science Fair Workshop Series program，which encourages students to participate in science fair projects and helps form a positive community.
Bringing the program to her school is just one step towards her 54 changing the world through education.She is concerned about how difficult it is for people who have trouble 55 education resources.
“A good education allows people to think creatively，which eventually leads to development around the world，” said Meghana.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Meghana从中学起就对科学研究感兴趣，发明了很多东西帮助别人，也利用自己的知识帮助那些对科学感兴趣的人，并在学校开办科学博览研讨会以帮助更多的人。
41．A.misunderstood B．loved
C．doubted D．abandoned
答案　B
解析　misunderstand误解；love喜欢；doubt怀疑；abandon遗弃。根据空后“to be able to help people and improve their life”以及下文“Her first inventions were water filters...”和“Her latest invention...”提及她的很多发明可知，她喜欢帮助别人，改善别人的生活，故选B。
42．A.social B．industrial
C．medical D．scientific
答案　D
解析　social社会的；industrial工业的；medical医疗的；scientific科学的。根据下文“Her first inventions were water filters...”和“Her latest invention...”以及“Following the success of her science fair projects”可知，她发明了很多东西，故此处指对科学研究感兴趣，故选D。
43．A.make B．require
C．repair D．evaluate
答案　A
解析　make制作；require要求，需要；repair修理；evaluate评价，评估。which指代先行词water filters，此处指“制作饮水过滤器”，故选A。
44．A.overlooking B．directing
C．facing D．replacing
答案　C
解析　overlook忽视；direct指导，指挥；face面临，面对；replace替代。根据第一段中“she successfully created water filters(过滤器) to help Indian families struggling with waterborne(水传播的) illnesses”可知，她发明饮水过滤器帮助印度家庭与通过水传播的疾病作斗争，说明农村社区面临传染病问题，她由此产生灵感，故选C。
45．A.related B．devoted
C．used D．opposed
答案　A
解析　related有联系的；devoted全心全意的；used习惯于，旧的；opposed反对的。此处指“与环境科学有关”，be related to“和……有关”，为固定短语，故选A。
46．A.record B．examination
C．process D．appeal
答案　C
解析　record记录；examination检查，考试；process过程；appeal上诉，呼吁。根据空后“filled with trial and error”以及下文“Through ten months of research”可知，本段是描述她的发明过程，故选C。
47．A.original B．complex
C．similar D．easy
答案　D
解析　original原来的；complex复杂的；similar类似的；easy容易的。根据上文“filled with trial and error”可知，发明过程充满曲折，并不容易，故选D。
48．A.chemically B．economically
C．culturally D．historically
答案　B
解析　chemically化学上；economically在经济上；culturally文化上；historically历史上。根据上文“costing less than $1”可知，该产品非常经济实惠，故选B。
49．A.nervous B．embarrassed
C．upset D．curious
答案　D
解析　nervous紧张的；embarrassed尴尬的；upset难过的，沮丧的；curious好奇的。结合第二段和空前的“also”以及下文“many science students connected with her”可知，Meghana中学时就对科学研究感兴趣，她用她的知识帮助其他对科学感兴趣的人，be curious about“对……好奇”，故选D。
50．A.requests B．habits
C．warnings D．standards
答案　A
解析　request要求，请求；habit习惯；warning警告；standard标准。根据上文“many science students connected with her，wanting her help on their research projects”以及空后“seeking help”可知，很多人请求她的帮助，故选A。
51．A.give away B．call on
C．reply to D．depend on
答案　C
解析　give away捐赠；call on呼吁；reply to答复，回复；depend on依靠。根据上文“lots of____________came seeking help”可知，很多人请求帮助，此处指她无法回复所有的请求，故选C。
52．A.However B．Instead
C．Otherwise D．Also
答案　A
解析　however然而；instead相反；otherwise否则；also而且，此外。上文“Meghana couldn’t_____________all of them”提到她无法回复所有人，与下文“Meghana still wanted to help more people”之间是转折关系，故选A。
53．A.envied B．bothered
C．approved D．started
答案　D
解析　envy嫉妒，羡慕；bother打扰；approve赞成；start开始。结合上文“Meghana still wanted to help more people”以及下文“a Science Fair Workshop Series program”可知，她仍然想帮助尽可能多的人，所以开启了一个科学展览研讨会系列项目，故选D。
54．A.impression on B．commitment to
C．independence of D．reference to
答案　B
解析　impression on对……的印象；commitment to对……的承诺，投入，献身；independence of依靠；reference to参考，关于。结合第一段中“She the opportunity to be able to help people and improve their life.”可知，她喜欢帮助别人，改善别人的生活，也发明了很多东西帮助别人，故此处指致力于通过教育改变世界，故选B。
55．A.supplying B．commenting
C．accessing D．removing
答案　C
解析　supply供应；comment评论；access访问，进入，到达；remove移除。结合“how difficult it is”可知，应是难以获得教育资源的人处境艰难，故选C。
第二节　(共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese acrobatic(杂技) dates back to the Neolithic，when ancient people developed it from daily life for enjoyment and celebration.The use of daily items such as tables，chairs，bowls and plates 56. (be) common in their performances.By the time of the Han Dynasty，the art of acrobatics 57. (achieve) great progress in both content and variety.There were wonderful acrobatic performances 58. background music on the stage.During the Tang Dynasty，the number of acrobats greatly increased and their skills improved a great deal.
59． (regard) as part of the national heritage，Chinese acrobatics features the ability 60. (maintain) balance in performance movements.For example,61. experienced acrobat can walk on 3-meter-high poles while juggling 7 bowls.Acrobats can act like fish swimming 62. (smooth) in the water，birds flying through trees and butterflies dancing among flowers，showcasing wonderful skills 63. require years of hard training.And the performances reflect humans’ spirit of braving hardships and dangers while seeking 64.____________(perfect)．
Modern Chinese acrobatics has set up a designing and directing system.It is aimed at creating beautiful stage images and 65. (harmony) effects of music，clothing，props，and lighting to bring about a fully developed stage art.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国杂技艺术的历史、特点和发展。
答案　56.was　57.had achieved　58.with　59.Regarded　60.to remain　61.an　62.smoothly　63.that/which　64.perfection　65.harmonious
解析　56.考查时态和主谓一致。根据句意可知，句子描述过去的事情，应使用一般过去时，主语为The use，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填was。
57.考查时态。根据时间状语“By the time of the Han Dynasty”可知，句子表示的是在过去的某个时间前发生的动作，谓语动词使用过去完成时。故填had achieved。
58.考查介词。此处在句子中做伴随状语，表示“有”。故填with。
59.考查非谓语动词。regard与Chinese acrobatics之间是被动关系，使用过去分词作状语，首字母大写。故填Regarded。
60.考查非谓语动词。此处修饰名词ability，使用动词不定式作后置定语。故填to maintain。
61.考查冠词。此处泛指“一个有经验的杂技演员”，应使用不定冠词，experienced是以元音音素开头的词，应使用an。故填an。
62.考查副词。此处修饰现在分词swimming，应使用副词作状语。故填smoothly。
63.考查定语从句。此处引导限制性定语从句，先行词是skills，指物，从句中缺少主语，应使用关系代词which或that引导。故填that/which。
64.考查名词。此处作seek的宾语，应使用名词，抽象概念，不可数。故填perfection。
65.考查形容词。此处与beautiful并列，修饰名词effects，应使用形容词。故填harmonious。
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，你的英国笔友Peter听说你要到西安旅行，对此很感兴趣。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
　　　1．你的游览计划；
　　　2．交通和饮食等安排。
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：兵马俑Terracotta Army；羊肉泡馍Lamb Paomo
Dear Peter，
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
参考范文
Dear Peter，
How is everything going I’m glad to share my travel plan with you.I’m visiting Xi’an，Shaanxi Province in the winter holiday.On my arrival，I’ll take Terracotta Army as my first destination.Then I’ll have the chance to admire the Ancient City Wall of Xi’an，the largest and most fully preserved ancient city wall in China.
Then I’ll taste Lamb Paomo，which is a famous snack in Xi’an.I’m planning to go there by train，enjoying the scenery along the way.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely，
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。
Eleven-year-old Jack was selling balloons in a park one day over a long holiday weekend when he stepped upon a wallet.After picking it up，he searched the wallet to identify the owner and found some $100 notes，some loose change and a key card inside.He didn’t hesitate to do the right thing: according to the sign on the key card，he found where the owner lived.
Seventeen-year-old Chase had lost his wallet earlier that day while out fishing with his friends.He had searched and searched，but in vain.Eventually，Chase returned home and found his wallet sent back in the gate house of the community.But the one who sent the wallet had left without leaving his name or address.When the family were talking about the story later that day，they decided that they wanted to do something to pay back the finder’s kindness.But what could they do They didn’t know who the finder was，not to mention his address.Could they find him
It was when they were at a loss that a good idea occurred to Chase’s mother，Michelle：they could check the monitor recording of the gate house.Luckily，they got a picture of the boy.She quickly posted the photo on a social media platform，describing the boy’s honest act and expressing how the family were hoping to meet him to convey their thanks in person.
In no time at all，some people in the community recognised Jack and informed Michelle.When Michelle and her family got contact with Jack，they were surprised to learn just what Jack’s family had been going through.
Jack’s father had recently recovered from a disease but was still suffering from the aftereffects.He had difficulty breathing and wasn’t allowed to return to his job at a meat packing plant.So that was the reason why the boy had to sell balloons to help support the family.
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。
Chase and his mother decided to help.
The response online was great.
参考范文
Chase and his mother decided to help.Originally，they wanted to give a reward to the boy who demonstrated his integrity even when he was in such a great need of money，but they soon realized that Jack and his family needed more help.They mapped out a strategy.It was the Internet that helped them quickly find Jack，so they turned to the social media platform again.They posted photos of Jack’s selling balloons，his story of returning the wallet and his family’s suffering on the Internet，appealing to people to help.
The response online was great.The support came rolling in，quicker and in greater quantities than expected! Jack’s story went viral.People living in the city visited the park where Jack sold balloons，and happily bought one or two.Besides，a store owner nearby offered an easy job to Jack’s father.The kind man said he was impressed by Jack.“Nothing could be shinier than an honest heart and duty for the family for a child，” he added.Indeed，an honest heart deserved all the best things in the world.

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