资源简介

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.
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.
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。
Studying a subject that you feel pointless is never a fun or easy task.If you’re studying history，asking yourself the question “why is history important” is a good start. 36 You will find something here that will arouse your interest，or get you thinking about the significance of history.
37 History is an important and interesting field of study，and learning the history of our home country can give us a deeper glimpse(一瞥) into our ancestral pasts，and how we got to where we are today.Many people feel like they need a sense of cultural belonging，which is something that studying your roots can provide.
History enriches our experience.Reading history is an amazing experience because it enables us to reflect on the social and economic life of the people living long time ago.According to the experts，problems faced by people regardless of the past and present are the same. 38
History makes us more empathetic(具有共情能力的)．Studying history can give us insight into why our culture does certain things，and how the past has shaped it into what we know now. 39 Fear and hate for others is usually caused by ignorance(无知)．History has the potential to break down those boundaries by offering us insight into entire worlds that would otherwise be foreign to us.
History can inspire us to learn more. 40 It’s almost impossible to learn about one historical period without having dozens of related questions.Study the 19th-century England，and you might catch a glimpse of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist.Or maybe you end up switching your attention away from novels，and discover the history of romantic poets in England.It can go anywhere for anybody.
A．History grounds us in our roots.
B．History helps us develop our interest.
C．History is an essential part of human civilization.
D．What’s fantastic about history is the way it broadens our horizons.
E．Being empathetic means listening to and understanding someone else.
F．It also provides a rather strong foundation for empathy across cultures.
G．With the information about the ancestors，one can become more experienced in handling challenges of life.
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。
My son had just got his driving license.On the way home，I pulled the car over and 41 seats with him，making him drive home.“No，I’m not ready，” he took a deep breath，and 42 my father’s words，“Don’t apologize for knowing your 43 .” For a brief moment，time froze.
I 44 my family riding the highest roller coaster then at an amusement park one summer.I was secretly terrified of 45 .Not wanting to be the only one to stay behind，I 46 to myself，you can do this，you can do this，trying to 47 my nerves.
It was time to step into the waiting area.My body was 48 with fear.At that moment I knew：I just couldn’t do it and finally 49 my fear.Too 50 to face my family，I simply called to Dad that I was leaving.
Soon they showed up.No one looked very thrilled about what they had just experienced.I began to feel 51 relieved when I looked up and 52 Dad’s inquiring eyes.“I was just too chicken.Sorry.” I murmured.
“Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits.Don’t ever let anyone 53 you do something you’re not comfortable with.” This was the exact 54 of what I expected him to say.
Instantly，I understood how my son felt.Knowing the limits isn’t a(n) 55 of weakness，but a sign of strength.
41．A.shared B．found
C．switched D．reserved
42．A.informed B．echoed
C．reminded D．grasped
43．A.errors B．weaknesses
C．highlights D．limits
44．A.recalled B．anticipated
C．imagined D．caught
45．A.power B．heights
C．failure D．sports
46．A.repeated B．yelled
C．turned D．waved
47．A.set B．lose
C．affect D．calm
48．A.blank B．solid
C．rigid D．flexible
49．A.face up to B．give in to
C．come up with D．reach out for
50．A.relaxed B．delighted
C．surprised D．embarrassed
51．A.somehow B．enough
C．little D．somewhat
52．A.met B．locked
C．avoided D．resisted
53．A.witness B．make
C．suggest D．observe
54．A.opposite B．remark
C．explanation D．objection
55．A.outcome B．display
C．indication D．admission
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。
An amusement park or theme park is 56. group of entertaining attractions，rides，and other 57. (event) in a location for the enjoyment of 58. (vary) people.For many，there’s only one good reason to go to an amusement park：the roller coaster.Others，however，are afraid of riding coasters.They even dare not get one step 59.______________(close) to a coaster.
Roller coasters often appeal 60. kids whose lives are boring，stressful or controlled.An expert says，“The summers 61. kids could be kids and float down a river in an inner tube(内胎) are over.Roller coasters are a way of 62. (break) out of routines(常规) in which too much is expected of you by others in everyday life.You can let go and scream and shout or do whatever you want.” Attendance at amusement parks 63.______________(show) many adults feel the same way.
Compared with skateboarding，extreme mountain biking，and other adventure sports,64._____________(ride) roller coasters is safe.Parents 65. (usual) don’t mind when kids go on coasters.Roller coasters also bring people together.Riders share the thrill and adventure of surviving what feels like an extreme experience.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假如你是李华，准备参加一家英文报社举办的演讲比赛，需要写一篇演讲稿。你打算写一篇介绍马可·波罗的文章，内容包括：
人物 马可·波罗(Marco Polo)
职业 意大利著名旅行家
事件 1.于13世纪沿着古代丝绸之路来到中国； 2.在中国居住了17年，参观过很多地方，惊叹于中国的美丽和强大； 3.把中国的文化和科技发明介绍到世界其他地区。
你的评价 ……
注意：写作词数应为80个左右。
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.
语篇解读　本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是四个有助于可持续生活的应用程序的相关信息。
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。
Studying a subject that you feel pointless is never a fun or easy task.If you’re studying history，asking yourself the question “why is history important” is a good start. 36 You will find something here that will arouse your interest，or get you thinking about the significance of history.
37 History is an important and interesting field of study，and learning the history of our home country can give us a deeper glimpse(一瞥) into our ancestral pasts，and how we got to where we are today.Many people feel like they need a sense of cultural belonging，which is something that studying your roots can provide.
History enriches our experience.Reading history is an amazing experience because it enables us to reflect on the social and economic life of the people living long time ago.According to the experts，problems faced by people regardless of the past and present are the same. 38
History makes us more empathetic(具有共情能力的)．Studying history can give us insight into why our culture does certain things，and how the past has shaped it into what we know now. 39 Fear and hate for others is usually caused by ignorance(无知)．History has the potential to break down those boundaries by offering us insight into entire worlds that would otherwise be foreign to us.
History can inspire us to learn more. 40 It’s almost impossible to learn about one historical period without having dozens of related questions.Study the 19th-century England，and you might catch a glimpse of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist.Or maybe you end up switching your attention away from novels，and discover the history of romantic poets in England.It can go anywhere for anybody.
A．History grounds us in our roots.
B．History helps us develop our interest.
C．History is an essential part of human civilization.
D．What’s fantastic about history is the way it broadens our horizons.
E．Being empathetic means listening to and understanding someone else.
F．It also provides a rather strong foundation for empathy across cultures.
G．With the information about the ancestors，one can become more experienced in handling challenges of life.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文，主要说明了历史的重要性以及历史对个人成长的帮助。
36．答案　C
解析　根据上文“如果你正在学习历史，问自己‘为什么历史很重要’是一个很好的开始”可知，空处承接上文的问题，说明历史为什么重要。再根据下文可知，空处应从宏观角度表明历史的重要性。C选项“历史是人类文明的重要组成部分”符合语境，故选C项。
37．答案　A
解析　空处为段落主旨句，结合其他段落主旨句的形式可知，答案为A选项或B选项。结合后文“学习我们祖国的历史可以让我们更深入地了解我们祖先的过去以及我们是如何走到今天的……这种文化归属感是研究你的根源时所提供给你的东西”可知，本段的主旨是历史可以让我们了解祖先的过去，A选项“历史使我们扎根”符合语境，选项中roots对应后文中的roots。故选A项。
38．答案　G
解析　根据上文可知，无论过去和现在，人们面临的问题都是一样的，了解历史可以让我们更好地处理这些问题，G选项“有了关于祖先的信息，一个人可以在处理生活挑战方面变得更有经验”符合语境，选项中experienced对应上文experience。故选G项。
39．答案　F
解析　结合主旨句关键词empathetic和选项可知，答案为E选项或F选项。上文“研究历史可以让我们深入了解为什么我们的文化会做某些事情以及过去是如何将其塑造成我们现在所知道的”指出了研究历史的好处，F选项“它还为跨文化的共情能力提供了相当坚实的基础”提到了研究历史的另一好处，选项中It代指上文的Studying history。故选F项。
40．答案　D
解析　根据主旨句“历史可以激励我们学习更多”可知，该段主要讨论历史可以让我们了解更多的信息，D选项“历史的奇妙之处在于它开阔了我们的视野”承接上文，符合语境，故选D项。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My son had just got his driving license.On the way home，I pulled the car over and 41 seats with him，making him drive home.“No，I’m not ready，” he took a deep breath，and 42 my father’s words，“Don’t apologize for knowing your 43 .” For a brief moment，time froze.
I 44 my family riding the highest roller coaster then at an amusement park one summer.I was secretly terrified of 45 .Not wanting to be the only one to stay behind，I 46 to myself，you can do this，you can do this，trying to 47 my nerves.
It was time to step into the waiting area.My body was 48 with fear.At that moment I knew：I just couldn’t do it and finally 49 my fear.Too 50 to face my family，I simply called to Dad that I was leaving.
Soon they showed up.No one looked very thrilled about what they had just experienced.I began to feel 51 relieved when I looked up and 52 Dad’s inquiring eyes.“I was just too chicken.Sorry.” I murmured.
“Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits.Don’t ever let anyone 53 you do something you’re not comfortable with.” This was the exact 54 of what I expected him to say.
Instantly，I understood how my son felt.Knowing the limits isn’t a(n) 55 of weakness，but a sign of strength.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在回家的路上作者原本打算让对开车有恐惧感的儿子开车回家，而儿子的一番话让作者想起了自己儿时的经历，最终作者明白了儿子的处境，同时也明白了知道自己的极限并不表明自己是软弱的，相反这是一种强大的表现。
41．A.shared B．found
C．switched D．reserved
答案　C
解析　share分享；find发现；switch交换；reserve保留。根据后文“making him drive home”可知，作者想让儿子开车回家，所以应是和他交换座位，让他坐到驾驶位上。故选C项。
42．A.informed B．echoed
C．reminded D．grasped
答案　B
解析　inform通知；echo重复，模仿；remind提醒；grasp理解。根据后文“my father’s words”可知，此处应是“重复着我父亲的话”之意。故选B项。
43．A.errors B．weaknesses
C．highlights D．limits
答案　D
解析　error错误；weakness弱点；highlight最好(或最精彩、最激动人心)的部分；limit限制。根据后文“Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits.”可知，应是“不要因为你了解自己的极限而道歉”。故选D项。
44．A.recalled B．anticipated
C．imagined D．caught
答案　A
解析　recall回忆起；anticipate预期；imagine想象；catch抓住。根据后文“my family riding the highest roller coaster then at an amusement park one summer”可知，作者开始回忆以前。故选A项。
45．A.power B．heights
C．failure D．sports
答案　B
解析　power控制力；heights高处；failure失败；sports体育运动。根据后文“I just couldn’t do it and finally my fear”可知，作者恐高。故选B项。
46．A.repeated B．yelled
C．turned D．waved
答案　A
解析　repeat重复；yell大喊；turn转动；wave挥手。根据后文“you can do this，you can do this”可知，作者是在反复对自己说。故选A项。
47．A.set B．lose
C．affect D．calm
答案　D
解析　set设置；lose失去；affect影响；calm使平静。根据前文“I was secretly terrified of .Not wanting to be the only one to stay behind”可知，作者恐高，但是不想被单独留下来，所以是不断给自己打气，试图让自己平静下来。故选D项。
48．A.blank B．solid
C．rigid D．flexible
答案　C
解析　blank空白的；solid固体的；rigid僵硬的；flexible灵活的。根据后文“I just couldn’t do it”可知，作者还是做不到，所以应是被吓得僵住了。故选C项。
49．A.face up to B．give in to
C．come up with D．reach out for
答案　B
解析　face up to直面；give in to屈服于；come up with想出；reach out for伸出援手。根据后文“I simply called to Dad that I was leaving”可知，作者最后屈服于恐惧。故选B项。
50．A.relaxed B．delighted
C．surprised D．embarrassed
答案　D
解析　relaxed轻松的；delighted高兴的；surprised惊讶的；embarrassed尴尬的。根据后文“I simply called to Dad that I was leaving”可知，应是作者不好意思面对家人，所以大声告诉爸爸自己要走了。故选D项。
51．A.somehow B．enough
C．little D．somewhat
答案　D
解析　somehow不知怎么地；enough足够的；little小的；somewhat有点。根据后文“when I looked up and Dad’s inquiring eyes”可知，作者看到父亲询问的眼神应是感到有些宽慰。故选D项。
52．A.met B．locked
C．avoided D．resisted
答案　A
解析　meet接触；lock锁；avoid避免；resist抵抗。根据后文“Dad’s inquiring eyes”并结合选项可知，应是两人的眼神相接触。故选A项。
53．A.witness B．make
C．suggest D．observe
答案　B
解析　witness见证；make强迫；suggest建议；observe观察。根据后文“you do something you’re not comfortable with”可知，不要让任何人强迫你做你觉得不舒服的事情。故选B项。
54．A.opposite B．remark
C．explanation D．objection
答案　A
解析　opposite反面；remark言论；explanation解释；objection反对。根据前文“Too to face my family”可知，作者不好意思面对家人，以为会因为自己的胆小而让父亲失望，但是父亲反而安慰作者，所以是和作者预料的情况完全相反。故选A项。
55．A.outcome B．display
C．indication D．admission
答案　C
解析　outcome结果；display显示；indication表明，象征；admission准许进入。根据后文“but a sign of strength”可知，空处应和sign相对应，应是indication符合语境。故选C项。
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。
An amusement park or theme park is 56. group of entertaining attractions，rides，and other 57. (event) in a location for the enjoyment of 58. (vary) people.For many，there’s only one good reason to go to an amusement park：the roller coaster.Others，however，are afraid of riding coasters.They even dare not get one step 59.______________(close) to a coaster.
Roller coasters often appeal 60. kids whose lives are boring，stressful or controlled.An expert says，“The summers 61. kids could be kids and float down a river in an inner tube(内胎) are over.Roller coasters are a way of 62. (break) out of routines(常规) in which too much is expected of you by others in everyday life.You can let go and scream and shout or do whatever you want.” Attendance at amusement parks 63.______________(show) many adults feel the same way.
Compared with skateboarding，extreme mountain biking，and other adventure sports,64._____________(ride) roller coasters is safe.Parents 65. (usual) don’t mind when kids go on coasters.Roller coasters also bring people together.Riders share the thrill and adventure of surviving what feels like an extreme experience.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是在游乐园的众多娱乐项目中为什么那么多人喜欢坐过山车。
56．答案　a
解析　考查冠词。结合句意可知，此处表示“一组娱乐景点”，为泛指，且group发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。
57．答案　events
解析　考查名词的数。结合句意及空前的形容词other可知，应填名词的复数形式。故填events。
58．答案　various
解析　考查形容词。根据空后的名词people可知，此处用形容词作定语。故填various。
59．答案　closer
解析　考查形容词的比较级。结合上下文尤其是上文的however可知，空处意在突出某些人对于过山车的害怕程度，再由系动词get可知，此处应填形容词的比较级形式，作表语。故填closer。
60．答案　to
解析　考查介词。短语appeal to sb意为“……对于某人来说有吸引力”，是固定搭配。故填to。
61．答案　when
解析　考查定语从句。此处为定语从句，先行词为The summers，关系词在从句中作时间状语，应用关系副词when。
62．答案　breaking
解析　考查动名词。the way of doing sth意为“做……的方式”，为固定搭配。故填breaking。
63．答案　shows
解析　考查动词时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，空处应填谓语动词，此处为客观陈述且主语为Attendance，应用一般现在时的第三人称单数形式shows。
64．答案　riding
解析　考查动名词。根据空后的is safe可知，此处应填动名词与roller coasters构成动名词短语作主语，表示一般性、多次性的动作。故填riding。
65．答案　usually
解析　考查副词。空处应填副词形式，作状语，修饰动词don’t mind。故填usually。
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假如你是李华，准备参加一家英文报社举办的演讲比赛，需要写一篇演讲稿。你打算写一篇介绍马可·波罗的文章，内容包括：
人物 马可·波罗(Marco Polo)
职业 意大利著名旅行家
事件 1.于13世纪沿着古代丝绸之路来到中国； 2.在中国居住了17年，参观过很多地方，惊叹于中国的美丽和强大； 3.把中国的文化和科技发明介绍到世界其他地区。
你的评价 ……
注意：写作词数应为80个左右。
参考范文
Hello，everyone，
Among all the foreign travellers，my favourite is Marco Polo，a well-known Italian traveller who travelled along the ancient Silk Road to China in the 13th century.
He lived in China for 17 years，during which time he visited many parts of China and was astounded to find how beautiful and mighty China was.He introduced Chinese culture and scientific inventions to other parts of the world.
In my opinion，Marco Polo was really a great traveller，whose mission was to accelerate the exchange of different cultures and spread the seeds of civilisation.
Thank you.
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.

展开更多......

收起↑