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核心素养提升(Unit 1)
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 is the probable relationship between the two speakers
[A]Husband and wife.
[B]Mother and son.
[C]Brother and sister.
(　　)2.What are the two speakers going to do
[A]Buy some shoes.
[B]Attend the opening ceremony.
[C]Take part in sports events.
(　　)3.When will the speakers go to see a play
[A]On Friday evening.
[B]On Saturday afternoon.
[C]On Saturday evening.
(　　)4.How long is the museum open on weekdays
[A]Four hours. [B]Five hours.
[C]Seven hours.
(　　)5.What is the woman going to do
[A]Take a trip to Europe.
[B]Buy a new cell phone.
[C]Improve her communication skills.
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 does the man hear about the restaurant
[A]It is special.
[B]It is better than average.
[C]It doesn’t meet expectations.
(　　)7.What affects a restaurant’s reputation the most
[A]Service. [B]Reviews.
[C]Advertisements.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.Where did the woman lose her suitcase
[A]On the train.
[B]At the ladies’ room.
[C]At the café.
(　　)9.What information did the man ask the woman to leave
[A]Her name and address.
[B]The size and colour of the suitcase.
[C]Her ID card number and her name tag.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　　)10.Where does the conversation probably take place
[A]In the street.
[B]In a shoe shop.
[C]In the office.
(　　)11.What kind of shoes will the woman buy
[A]Iron shoes. [B]Leather shoes.
[C]Sports shoes.
(　　)12.Who does the woman buy shoes for
[A]Her husband. [B]Her son.
[C]Her daughter.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　　)13.What does the man do for a living
[A]He teaches science.
[B]He writes programmes.
[C]He sells smartphones.
(　　)14.What does the man introduce to the woman
[A]Some science books.
[B]Some educational articles.
[C]Some apps about science.
(　　)15.What is the relationship between the two speakers
[A]Neighbours.
[B]Interviewer and applicant.
[C]Close friends.
(　　)16.How many people are there in the man’s family
[A]Three. [B]Five.
[C]Seven.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　　)17.What will the weather be like by 8:00 tonight
[A]A little bit rainy.
[B]Cloudy and very cold.
[C]Stormy with thunder and lightning.
(　　)18.What does James advise people to do on Monday morning
[A]Drive slowly.
[B]Wear hats and gloves.
[C]Take a raincoat.
(　　)19.When will it start to warm up
[A]On Monday afternoon.
[B]On Monday evening.
[C]On Tuesday afternoon.
(　　)20.What might Roberta be
[A]A weather reporter.
[B]A news host.
[C]A journalist.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
W:Where is our daughter Jenny now,Michael
M:She must be playing somewhere in the garden behind the house.
(Text 2)
W:Hurry up!Otherwise,we’ll miss the opening ceremony of the gymnastics competition of our university.
M:OK.Just a minute.Let me tie my shoelaces.
(Text 3)
M:Shall we go out to see a play on Friday evening
W:I’m sorry,but I am not available at the time.Would Saturday afternoon be convenient for you
M:Yes,that’s fine.
W:OK,see you then.
(Text 4)
W:What are the opening hours of the museum
M:From 10 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday,and between 11 am to 3 pm on the weekend.
(Text 5)
W:I wonder if I’ll be able to use my cell phone in Europe.I’m going there for a trip.
M:I’m afraid not.Europe uses GSM as its mobile communication standard.
第二节
(Text 6)
W:Did you try the fancy new Italian restaurant that opened up It’s supposed to be good.
M:No.I wanted to go,but a friend of mine told me it wasn’t worth it.The food was just OK,and the service was nothing special.
W:I saw a review in the newspaper that said it was average at best.It’s a shame,since they have been advertising its opening for a while now.
M:Bad reviews are the end for most restaurants.
W:True.
(Text 7)
W:Officer,I lost my suitcase just now.
M:Take it easy.Please tell me more details.
W:Thank you.After getting out of the ladies’ room,I went to the café and left my suitcase under the table.Then I read some newspapers while I was waiting for the train.When I finished my reading,I found my suitcase missing.
M:What kind of suitcase did you miss
W:A blue leather case,with my name tag on the top and my ID card inside.
M:I feel sorry to hear that.Will you please fill in the form and leave your name and your address here We will try our best to find the suitcase for you.
(Text 8)
M:Hi,Mrs Smith.What can I do for you
W:Hi,Mr White.I want to buy a pair of shoes for my husband.
M:He wore out the pair you bought last month
W:Yes.Sometimes I thought I should buy him a pair of iron shoes.
M:Oh,no.What you need is a pair of strong and comfortable shoes.
W:What’s your suggestion
M:Maybe you should buy him a pair of leather shoes.
W:But my husband doesn’t like leather shoes.
M:Then,how about sports shoes They are strong and comfortable.
W:It seems that’s the only choice.All right,I’ll take your suggestion.
M:How about this pair
W:It seems very good.I’ll take it.
(Text 9)
W:So,what do you do for a living
M:Well,I’m a programmer.
W:Oh,what do you do exactly in your job
M:Well,most of the time I develop educational software.And at the moment I’m working on several educational apps for,you know,smartphones.
W:Oh,that’s great.
M:Yeah,it’s a really good job.So how about you
W:Well,I’m a high school science teacher.
M:Wow!Actually I’ve created three apps about science that you might be interested in.
W:Seriously
M:Yeah.
W:That sounds great.I’d love to see them.By the way,we are having a barbecue at our place this Friday.Why don’t you come over with your family and get to know some of the other neighbours
M:Well,let me talk to my wife.But you know we have five kids.
W:Really Five kids,wow!
M:Yes,so they might eat all your food.
W:Well,that’s no problem.I think it’ll be fun.
(Text 10)
Good evening,folks.Here is your three-day weather report.As you can see,a major storm is moving toward us from the north.We should expect a little rain by eight o’clock tonight, but it should be pretty mild.Temperatures will be in the low to mid 50s.But don’t be surprised if you get woken up in the middle of the night by thunder and lightning.The good news is that the rain will stop on Monday morning,but the roads will remain slippery from the previous rain,so drive slowly!Unfortunately,those who enjoy eating lunch outside will be out of luck,as the rains will return by noon and last for the rest of the workday.Tomorrow evening, we’ll have winds but no rain for at least another few hours.On Tuesday morning,it will be cloudy and cold,with high in the upper 30s and low 40s,so remember to bring your hats and gloves to the office!It should warm up a little bit in the afternoon,but it certainly won’t get any higher than the upper 50s.All right,folks.That’s your three-day weather forecast.I’m James Mason.Now,back to Roberta in the news room...
【答案】 1~5　ABBCA　6~10　CBCAB
11~15　CABCA　16~20　CAACB
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
　　Do you want a part-time job to earn some extra money Check out the list and find one that suits your fancy.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
It seems almost everyone has a friend who is a technical genius.Such people earn money using their talent.If you are one of them,you could be responsible for technical support in your college or university and get your part-time job.You can enjoy the process of earning money while doing your favourite thing.
TUTOR
A lot of students hire a tutor to help them in high school or college.If you are good at some subjects,why not work as a peer tutor You help your friends and earn money at the same time.If you know foreign languages,you can make more money.All you need to do is to make an appropriate advertisement of your services using college newspapers.One of the best things about being a tutor is that you can set your hours.
　　FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
If your college or university has a fitness centre and if you are a sporty person,go and sign up to get this job.You will have an absolute free opportunity to engage yourself in sports.You need to be a good psychologist,because you are going to work with people and it’ll be your job to persuade and motivate them to become sporty,healthy and strong.Being a fitness instructor is a perfect position for those who love to help other people and want to make more friends.
OFFICE WORKER
Nowadays many companies cooperate with college students giving them part-time jobs.Some of the major job duties of an office worker are answering calls and scheduling appointments.If you are interested in doing this job,contact the representatives of different companies to find out if they’re currently hiring anyone.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了空闲时间大学生可以从事的四种兼职工作。
(　　)21.If you want to have a flexible schedule while earning some money,which of the following suits you most
[A]Technical support.
[B]Tutor.
[C]Fitness instructor.
[D]Office worker.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据TUTOR部分的最后一句可知,如果想有一个灵活的工作时间,同时又想挣钱,那么家教最适合。故选B。
(　　)22.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage
[A]As a part-time office worker,you are responsible for answering emails.
[B]If you work as a fitness instructor,you should be sporty and sociable.
[C]If you are good at foreign languages,you are able to earn more as a tutor.
[D]The four kinds of part-time jobs are intended for college students.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据OFFICE WORKER部分的第二句可知,办公室职员的主要职责不包括回复邮件。故选A。
(　　)23.How can one get a job as a part-time office worker
[A]By submitting the application.
[B]Through an online interview.
[C]By advertising on the newspaper.
[D]By contacting the representative of the company.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据OFFICE WORKER部分的最后一句可知,如果对兼职办公室职员的工作感兴趣的话,可以联系公司的代表。故选D。
B
　　I left university with a good degree in English Literature,but no sense of what I wanted to do.Over the next six years,I was treading water (停滞不前),just trying to earn an income.I tried journalism,but I didn’t think I was any good,then finance,which I hated.Finally,I got a job as a rights assistant at a famous publisher.I loved working with books,although the job that I did was dull.
I had enough savings to take a year off work,and I decided to try to satisfy a deep-down wish to write a novel.Attending a Novel Writing MA course gave me the structure I needed to write my first 55,000 words.
It takes confidence to make a new start—there’s a dark period in-between where you’re neither one thing nor the other.You’re out for dinner and people ask what you do,and you’re too ashamed to say,“Well,I’m writing a novel,but I’m not quite sure if I’m going to get there.” My confidence dived.Believing my novel could not be published,I put it aside.
Then I met an agent (代理商) who said I should send my novel out to agents.So,I did and,to my surprise,got some wonderful feedback.I felt a little hope that I might actually become a published writer and,after signing with an agent,I finished the second half of the novel.
The next problem was finding a publisher.After two-and-a-half years of no income,just waiting and wondering,a publisher offered me a book deal—that publisher turned out to be the one I once worked for.
It feels like an unbelievable stroke of luck—of fate,really.When you set out to do something different,there’s no end in sight,so to find myself in a position where I now have my own name on a contract (合同) of the publisher—to be a published writer—is unbelievably rewarding.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了作者大学毕业后先是尝试了许多不同的工作,后来决定写小说并最终获得了成功,成为一名出版作家,找到了自己的定位的故事。
(　　)24.Why did the author decide to write a novel
[A]Because she hated her previous jobs.
[B]Because her parents and friends had encouraged her to do so.
[C]Because she wanted to pursue her own dream of writing a novel.
[D]Because she graduated from university with a good degree in English Literature.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I decided to try to satisfy...to write a novel”可知,作者决定努力满足自己内心深处写小说的愿望。故选C。
(　　)25.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean
[A]She became less stubborn.
[B]She became more stubborn.
[C]She suddenly lost confidence.
[D]She gradually gained confidence.
【答案】 C
【解析】 猜测句意题。根据第三段中的“...but I’m not quite sure if I’m going to get there”和“Believing my novel...I put it aside.”可知,作者对自己的小说没有信心,所以画线句是指“我突然失去了信心”。故选C。
(　　)26.Who agreed to publish the author’s first novel
[A]An agent who she signed with.
[B]A rights assistant she once worked with.
[C]An agent who advised her to send her novel out to agents.
[D]A publisher who she once worked for as a rights assistant.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“a publisher offered me a book deal...I once worked for”可知,作者曾经工作过的那家出版社同意出版她的第一本小说。故选D。
(　　)27.Which of the following words can best describe the author’s experience as a writer
[A]Tough but rewarding.
[B]Interesting and smooth.
[C]Difficult but thrilling.
[D]Complicated and fruitless.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。由全文内容可知,作者的小说从无人问津到最终出版经历了一个漫长而艰难的过程;并且根据最后一段中的“...to be a published writer—is unbelievably rewarding”可知,作者成为出版作家的这段经历是非常值得的,即“艰难但值得”。故选A。
C
　　Many of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin was accepted by all eight Ivy League universities.To our surprise,he wasn’t excited as expected,but appeared extra calm.He announced that he would revisit the universities to find the most suitable one for music or medicine.He also wanted to compare their financial aid packages.
Kwasi’s success story is rare,but his reaction is not.After the admission letters arrive at home,students have 30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them grow as a person,which school would best prepare them for the future,and which school they would be happiest at.And they also have to think about whether they can afford the school they choose.
But how to answer the question about which school is the most suitable university Some young people are attracted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings.But besides those advantages,many of these universities focus on graduate work and research,with undergraduates taught mostly by part-time instructors.Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion-based classes.But some of these schools will have much limitation for students who want a high-energy city life experience.
Many students today seem to think they should pick the university where they will get the diploma that will help them get the most highly paid job.This is a sad misunderstanding of what a college education should provide.A good college education should prepare students to overcome any difficulty and thrive in society.It helps them to form a creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years.So when you choose a college,you should consider if it is filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for different possibilities of growth.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章以Kwasi Enin为例说明了许多学生面临大学选择的问题。作者认为良好的大学教育应该培养学生克服任何困难的能力,使学生在社会上茁壮成长。
(　　)28.What can we know about Kwasi Enin from Paragraph 1
[A]He was from a very poor family.
[B]He would choose the top university.
[C]He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.
[D]He considered his interest when choosing his university.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的 “He announced that...financial aid packages.”可知,Kwasi Enin在选择大学时考虑了自己的兴趣。故选D。
(　　)29.What can you infer from Paragraph 2
[A]Few students can be admitted to universities.
[B]Many students face the choices like Kwasi’s.
[C]Top universities are the first choice for most students.
[D]Students can afford their university by themselves.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的 “Kwasi’s success story is rare,but his reaction is not.”可知,Kwasi面对录取通知的反应在学生中并不少见。录取通知书送到家里后,学生们有30天的时间来真正思考什么样的学校能帮助他们成长,哪所学校能帮助他们为未来做最好的准备,在哪所学校他们会最快乐。他们也必须考虑他们能否负担得起他们选择的学校。由此可推知,许多学生都面临像Kwasi这样的选择。故选B。
(　　)30.Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “thrive” in
Paragraph 4
[A]Succeed. [B]Fail.
[C]Research. [D]Work.
【答案】 A
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词前的 “A good college education...overcome any difficulty ”以及后文中的“It helps them to form...their university years.”可知,良好的大学教育应该使学生能够克服任何困难,培养学生的创造性思维和不断进取的精神,从而使学生在步入社会后取得成就。故画线词与“成功”意思相近。故选A。
(　　)31.What should a good university be like according to the passage
[A]It will be very large and have good instructors.
[B]It will be small boarding schools with discussion-based classes.
[C]It will help students continue to make progress after university years.
[D]It will offer the diploma to get the most highly paid job.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“ A good college education...beyond their university years.”可知,一所好的大学应该是有利于学生在大学之后继续发展的。故选C。
D
Decision fatigue (决策疲劳) is a psychological phenomenon where the quality of decisions declines after a long session of decision-making.It is caused by the limited mental energy we have for making choices each day.While many of us believe we are logical beings capable of weighing every option carefully,decision fatigue shows how our mental resources can be used up over time.
One of the key studies on this phenomenon was conducted in the context of parole hearings (假释听证会).Researchers found that judges were more likely to approve of parole early in the day or after a meal break.As the day progressed and the judges made more decisions,they were increasingly likely to maintain their previous decisions,denying parole simply because it required less mental effort.
Decision fatigue affects not only major life choices but also everyday decisions.For instance,people often report struggling to decide what to eat for dinner after a long day.Similarly,too many choices,such as when looking through streaming platforms or online stores,can leave individuals feeling confused,leading them to abandon the process entirely or settle for a less satisfying option.
To overcome decision fatigue,some well-known figures have adopted strategies to simplify their daily routines.For example,a famous person is famous for wearing the same style of gray T-shirts to minimise unnecessary choices.Similarly,Nobel Prize-winning physicist Albert Einstein was known for owing multiple identical suits to avoid wasting energy on deciding what to wear each day.In a different context,author Haruki Murakami has shared that he maintains a strict daily routine,including specific writing hours and exercise,to free up mental capacity for his creative work.
Understanding decision fatigue can help us structure our lives more effectively.Prioritising important decisions earlier in the day and setting up routines to minimise unnecessary choices are strategies to preserve mental energy.By managing our mental resources wisely,we can make sound decisions and reduce the stress associated with overwhelming choices.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了决策疲劳这一心理现象,即长时间做决策后决策质量下降的情况,并探讨了其原因、影响及应对策略。
(　　)32.What leads to decision fatigue according to the text
[A]The lack of time to make decisions.
[B]The difficulty of making logical choices.
[C]The stress from making important decisions.
[D]The limited mental energy for decision-making.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段前两句可知,决策疲劳是由每天用于做决策的精力有限导致的。故选D。
(　　)33.What does the study on parole hearings reveal
[A]Judges are much stricter after long breaks.
[B]Decision fatigue can lead to unfair outcomes.
[C]Fatigue causes judges to avoid complicated cases.
[D]External factors have no impact on decision-making.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段内容以及假释听证会的研究可知,法官在一天刚开始或休息后更可能批准假释。随着决策的增多,他们越来越倾向于维持之前的决定而拒绝假释,仅仅是因为这样需要较少的心力。这表明决策疲劳会导致不公平的结果。故选B。
(　　)34.What does the author suggest doing for readers who shop online
[A]Making quick decisions.
[B]Comparing different products.
[C]Limiting the number of choices.
[D]Choosing the most popular products.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知,决策疲劳不仅影响重大的生活选择,也影响日常的决策,如在网上购物时过多的选择会让人困惑,人们可能会放弃选择或者选择不太满意的选项。由此可知,作者暗示读者在网上购物时要限制选择的数量。故选C。
(　　)35.What is the purpose of adopting routines
[A]To reduce the stress of daily work.
[B]To increase decision-making quality.
[C]To enhance overall life satisfaction.
[D]To create more decision-making chances.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段的内容可知,在一天中较早地优先处理重要决策和制定日常计划以最大限度地减少不必要的选择,是保存精力的策略。由此可知,制定日常计划的目的是保存精力,从而提高决策质量。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
　　Have you ever experienced a situation in your life where you are waiting for a good time to do something very significant 36.　　　 In reality,however,waiting for the right time can often mean waiting forever.
37.　　　 It is a popular practice around the world,as many people assume that a good starting date is the ideal time for change.Yet,within weeks or some months,these promises are off the table.Why It’s not the date that matters,but the mindset that there is a perfect time to begin.
Often,the search for the perfect time is about feeling ready.We tell ourselves we’ll start when we’re more motivated,better prepared,or less busy.38.　　　 There will always be distractions,challenges and reasons to delay.Trying to find the right moment is like looking for rain in a rainbow—the longer you wait,the farther it seems to get.
The truth is there is no right time to initiate anything.As soon as you start something,that is the right time,and every second afterward is another chance for development.The moment you take action,you’re already ahead of where you started,and you build confidence along the way.Start that exercise routine with a ten-minute walk.Begin studying by reading one chapter.39.　　　 Perfect conditions aren’t necessary;progress is what matters.
When you take action,you send a powerful message to yourself: your goals are worth it.You’ll soon discover that each step opens doors to new opportunities,support and growth.So if there’s a goal you’ve been putting off,stop waiting.Start today.Start now.40.　　　 It’s this very moment,right here,right now.And as you move forward,you’ll find that things fall into place as they are meant to be.
A.It’s best to wait for the perfect moment.
B.New Year’s resolutions are a perfect example.
C.Pursue your dreams by doing one small thing today.
D.But life rarely provides a perfect set of circumstances.
E.The perfect time for it isn’t a certain day in the future.
F.You have to have it all figured out to start making progress.
G.We often tell ourselves that tomorrow will be better than today.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。文章主要讨论了等待“完美时机”去做重要事情的普遍心理。
36.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据空前内容可知,上文是在询问是否有过等待合适时机去做重要事情的经历。G项进一步阐述了人们等待合适时机时的心理,符合语境。故选G。
37.【答案】 B
【解析】 根据本段内容可知,本段是在描述世界各地普遍的一种做法,即许多人认为一个好的起始日期是做出改变的理想时机。结合常识可知,新年决心通常是人们在新的一年开始时许下的承诺,且新年是一个新的开始日期。B项符合语境,引出下文对这种等待合适时机开始做事却常失败的例子的阐述。故选B。
38.【答案】 D
【解析】 根据空前内容可知,人们会找各种理由等待合适时机,如在更有动力、准备更充分或不那么忙的时候。根据空后内容可知,生活中,各种情况下都很难有完美的时机。D项起到承上启下的作用,符合语境。故选D。
39.【答案】 C
【解析】 根据空前内容可知,从十分钟的散步开始日常锻炼,从阅读一个章节开启学习之旅。由此可知,空前是在列举开始行动的例子。C项进一步强调通过做小事开始行动,与前文呼应,符合语境。故选C。
40.【答案】 E
【解析】 根据空后内容可知,就是此时此刻,就在这里,就是现在。当你向前迈进时,你会发现一切都会自然而然地步入正轨。由此可知,空后内容强调现在就是合适的时机。E项与之相呼应,表明不要等待未来的完美时机,现在就行动,符合语境。故选E。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
　　阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I decided at 30 that I was going to be a teacher because I had a burning desire for superpowers.As a boy,I could clearly see some of my teachers had extraordinary 　41　.
There was an English teacher in the fifth grade who could magically transport us to different worlds by reading to us from books we would have 　42　 never picked up.It was even shocking that my teacher could see the 　43　 thing.I was one of those who lacked confidence.Yet my teacher would notice me hide in the corner,　44　 to speak,and the unspoken 　45　 in her eyes suggested that she could see me through.I could still 　46　 remember her lessons about the great masters of art.She did this 　47　 her major was neither art nor geography.I wanted to be one of those all—seeing ones with superpowers that made children feel safe and 　48　.
Being a teacher isn’t the easiest or the most financially rewarding of jobs.And there are occupational risks—your knees can 　49　 from years of carrying piles of notebooks up and down the school’s staircases,and your voice can 　50　 from too much talking.But despite all that,there are those choosing this 　51　.
All my life,I’ve gone to work early each day with 　52　 steps.Occasionally,I meet my former students.Their obvious love for me and fond memories of our time together are my 　53　.Whenever I meet a brand-new teacher 　54　 to perfect his/her skills with a brave face,I feel proud to 　55　 the same group.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小就想要成为一名教师,且成年后也如愿加入了教师行列的故事。
(　　)41.[A]ideas [B]powers
[C]experiences [D]needs
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据文章第一句可知,作者从小就因为想要得到超能力而立志成为一名教师,说明他自己看到了他的老师是有非凡的能力(powers)的。故选B。
(　　)42.[A]therefore [B]however
[C]otherwise [D]likewise
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据句中“...magically transport us to different worlds”可知,这个英语老师能通过给学生读书让学生看到他们从未看到过的世界,否则(otherwise),他们可能不会读到那些书。故选C。
(　　)43.[A]unknown [B]unusual
[C]impossible [D]invisible
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“Yet my teacher would...that she could see me through.”可知,老师能够看出作者害羞的情绪,可以通过作者的眼神看出作者所想,说明老师能够看到隐形的、看不见的(invisible)东西。故选D。
(　　)44.[A]shy [B]miserable
[C]annoyed [D]willing
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据前文“I was one of those who lacked confidence.”和本句中的hide in the corner可知,作者是一个缺乏自信的人,所以会躲在角落,比较害羞(shy)。故选A。
(　　)45.[A]question [B]message
[C]truth [D]criticism
【答案】 B
【解析】 结合句意和句中的in her eyes和see me through可知,老师应该能通过眼睛里所传递的无声信息(message)看懂作者的想法。故选B。
(　　)46.[A]vaguely [B]only
[C]vividly [D]early
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“She did this”和本句中的“still 　46　 remember”可知,作者应该是很清楚地记得老师上的这堂课,至今仍然历历在目(vividly)。故选C。
(　　)47.[A]in that [B]as though
[C]even though [D]now that
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据句意可知,老师讲了关于艺术大师的课,但是她的专业并不是艺术或地理,说明两句之间为转折关系,应用even though引导让步状语从句。故选C。
(　　)48.[A]praised [B]neglected
[C]noticed [D]valued
【答案】 D
【解析】 此处指作者想成为那种拥有超能力的人中的一员,让孩子们感到安全和被重视(valued)。故选D。
(　　)49.[A]hurt [B]bend
[C]shake [D]support
【答案】 A
【解析】 此处是说膝盖会因为多年来在学校楼梯上搬着成堆的笔记本上上下下而疼痛(hurt)。故选A。
(　　)50.[A]turn [B]heal
[C]reach [D]suffer
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文from too much talking和常识可知,教师要经常说话,用嗓过度,声音就会受损、变糟,suffer符合语境。故选D。
(　　)51.[A]path [B]major
[C]course [D]topic
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“Being a teacher...are occupational risks...”及本句中的But despite all that可知,尽管当老师不是最好的工作,但是还是有人选择这条职业道路(path),成为一名教师。故选A。
(　　)52.[A]hesitant [B]light
[C]leaden [D]unsteady
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据句中的early和下文“Their obvious love...our time together...”可知,作者很享受当老师的时光,所以他应该是每天早早地、迈着轻松的(light)步伐去上班。故选B。
(　　)53.[A]chances [B]souvenirs
[C]rewards [D]compensations
【答案】 C
【解析】 此处指学生对作者显而易见的爱和与他们在一起的美好回忆是对作者的回报(rewards)。故选C。
(　　)54.[A]failing [B]demanding
[C]pretending [D]struggling
【答案】 D
【解析】 此处指新老师努力完善自己的技能,struggling符合语境。故选D。
(　　)55.[A]belong to [B]connect to
[C]contribute to [D]adapt to
【答案】 A
【解析】 结合句意和上文“Occasionally,I meet my former students.”可知,作者是一名教师,和遇到的新教师属于(belong to)一个群体。故选A。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
If you make a career choice while you are still in high school,you 56.　　　　(save) time and money in the long run.Students who do not plan ahead may delay 57.　　　　(start) college or take extra courses to give themselves time to make up their 58.　　　　(mind).It is reported that the average annual tuition at a four-year college is not low.If you spend 59.　　　　 extra year in school,you may have to take out additional loans or pay extra money to cover the cost.
60.　　　　(choose) a career while you are in high school also gives you time to explore your chosen industry.If you find a career 61.　　　　 sounds interesting,you can follow someone in the field and see what it is 62.　　　　(real) like to have that job.You can also apply 63.　　　　 a chance to get an informal position related to your desired industry.This will help you build a professional network even before you graduate from high school.Professional contacts are very 64.　　　　(value),especially when you are looking for a job in your field.If you do as much as you can to build a network when you are ready for a job,you will be more likely 65.　　　　(succeed).
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了高中生职业生涯规划的重要性。
56.【答案】 will save
【解析】 考查动词的时态。分析句子结构并结合句意可知,此处是if引导的条件状语从句,遵循“主将从现”原则,主句应用一般将来时。故填will save。
57.【答案】 starting
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。本句谓语动词为delay (推迟),后接动名词作宾语。故填starting。
58.【答案】 minds
【解析】 考查名词复数。make up one’s mind意为“下决心”,根据their可知,此处应用复数形式。故填minds。
59.【答案】 an
【解析】 考查冠词。此处表示泛指,且extra的发音以元音音素开头。故填an。
60.【答案】 Choosing
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,此处是动名词作主语。位于句首,首字母应大写。故填Choosing。
61.【答案】 that/which
【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,此处引导定语从句,修饰先行词a career,且在从句中作主语。故填that/which。
62.【答案】 really
【解析】 考查副词。分析句子结构可知,此处应用副词作状语。故填really。
63.【答案】 for
【解析】 考查介词。apply for a chance意为“申请一个机会”。故填for。
64.【答案】 valuable
【解析】 考查形容词。根据前面的are可知,此处应用形容词作表语。故填valuable。
65.【答案】 to succeed
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。be likely to do sth意为“可能做某事”。故填to succeed。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华,从互联网上得知某国外野生动物保护组织正在招募志愿者,你希望成为其中一员,请用英语写一封电子邮件申请加入。内容主要包括:
1.自我介绍;
2.申请条件(性格、爱好、英语能力等);
3.参加意图(宣传保护野生动物的重要性);
4.希望获得批准。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m Li Hua,a high school student from China.
I am looking forward to your reply!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m Li Hua,a high school student from China. I have read the announcement that you posted on the Internet.I don’t want to pass up the good opportunity and will make the most of the chance to prove myself.
First,I like animals and I know a lot about wild animals by reading books and watching videos.Besides,I’m easy-going and I can get along with others easily.What’s more,I can speak fluent English so that I can communicate with others freely.My purpose is to make more people realise the importance of protecting wild animals.Only in this way can we protect wild animals better.
I’d appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.
I am looking forward to your reply!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
　　阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的
短文。
Mike was a big fan of football.When he was ten years old,he was admitted to his first football team.As soon as he got home that day,he put on his uniform and admired himself in front of the mirror.
“I’m a real football player!” he said to himself and pretended to practise football.
“What are you doing ” asked his older sister.
“I’m practising football,” said Mike.
“When people practise football,they usually use a ball,” his sister laughed.
Mike then found a football in the basement and hurried back to his room,posing with the ball in front of the mirror,again.
The next day,Mike met his teammates on the playground.The coach taught them how to kick and run after the ball.He taught them how to throw the ball in from the sidelines,using two hands while keeping both feet on the ground.Finally,they had a practice game.
It turned out that playing football was a lot harder than it looked.Every time Mike was about to kick the ball,someone else kicked it away from him.When Mike threw the ball in from the sideline,he forgot to keep both feet on the ground.The only thing that Mike was good at was cheering.Whoever scored,he would jump up and cheer for him.
On the weekend,Mike’s team was invited to take part in its first real competition with the Sun.Mike’s family all came to watch.Mike chased the ball up and down,with excitement.It came as no surprise that their team lost the match.But this time Mike was sad because they were so far behind.
　　After the game,his sister came over and reminded Mike that he needed to be a real football player,not just a cheerleader.Meanwhile,his coach told Mike that if he tried to do more practice and cooperate with his teammates,he could be a better football player,too.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
　　Motivated by their words,Mike started to take the training more seriously.
Paragraph 2:
　　Finally,the day for the match between his team and the Sun came.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who Mike,his sister and his coach 兴奋 伤心 受到鼓舞 刻苦练习 赢得比赛
When On one weekend
What Mike didn’t take the football seriously,and his team lost the match.
Conflict & Clue Conflict:The only thing that Mike was good at was cheering. Clue:His coach told Mike that if he tried to do more practice and cooperate with his teammates,he could be a better football player.
Theme Mike should realise the importance of practising football seriously and working together with his teammates.
Para.1 Motivated by their words,Mike started to take the training more seriously. Q1:How did he feel while training Q2:What would he do then Q3:What happened to Mike and his team
Para.2 Finally,the day for the match between his team and the Sun came. Q1:What was he thinking before the match Q2:What did he do during the match Q3:What was the result of the match
　　One possible version:
Motivated by their words,Mike started to take the training more seriously.Day after day,he spared no effort to practise,regardless of wind or rain.Every time he felt too tired to continue ,their words lifted his spirits and pushed him to rise to his feet again.With the coach’s guidance and his dedicated training,Mike found himself making steady progress.The whole team also became more confident and was looking forward to the next match against the Sun.
Finally,the day for the match between his team and the Sun came.Thinking of all the effort he had made for the game,Mike,fully-prepared and confident,took a deep breath and stepped onto the football field.Instead of chasing the ball up and down aimlessly,he kept passing the ball right to his teammates who were better at scoring.At last,his team won the game and all the teammates ran to him and threw him into the air with deafening cheers.
点津:1为every time引导的时间状语从句;
2为found的复合结构;
3中的fully-prepared and confident为情绪描写,took a deep breath 和 stepped onto为动作描写;
4为who引导的定语从句,修饰teammates;
5中的ran to him和threw him into the air为动作描写。核心素养提升(Unit 1)
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 is the probable relationship between the two speakers
[A]Husband and wife.
[B]Mother and son.
[C]Brother and sister.
(　　)2.What are the two speakers going to do
[A]Buy some shoes.
[B]Attend the opening ceremony.
[C]Take part in sports events.
(　　)3.When will the speakers go to see a play
[A]On Friday evening.
[B]On Saturday afternoon.
[C]On Saturday evening.
(　　)4.How long is the museum open on weekdays
[A]Four hours. [B]Five hours.
[C]Seven hours.
(　　)5.What is the woman going to do
[A]Take a trip to Europe.
[B]Buy a new cell phone.
[C]Improve her communication skills.
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 does the man hear about the restaurant
[A]It is special.
[B]It is better than average.
[C]It doesn’t meet expectations.
(　　)7.What affects a restaurant’s reputation the most
[A]Service. [B]Reviews.
[C]Advertisements.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.Where did the woman lose her suitcase
[A]On the train.
[B]At the ladies’ room.
[C]At the café.
(　　)9.What information did the man ask the woman to leave
[A]Her name and address.
[B]The size and colour of the suitcase.
[C]Her ID card number and her name tag.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　　)10.Where does the conversation probably take place
[A]In the street.
[B]In a shoe shop.
[C]In the office.
(　　)11.What kind of shoes will the woman buy
[A]Iron shoes. [B]Leather shoes.
[C]Sports shoes.
(　　)12.Who does the woman buy shoes for
[A]Her husband. [B]Her son.
[C]Her daughter.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　　)13.What does the man do for a living
[A]He teaches science.
[B]He writes programmes.
[C]He sells smartphones.
(　　)14.What does the man introduce to the woman
[A]Some science books.
[B]Some educational articles.
[C]Some apps about science.
(　　)15.What is the relationship between the two speakers
[A]Neighbours.
[B]Interviewer and applicant.
[C]Close friends.
(　　)16.How many people are there in the man’s family
[A]Three. [B]Five.
[C]Seven.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　　)17.What will the weather be like by 8:00 tonight
[A]A little bit rainy.
[B]Cloudy and very cold.
[C]Stormy with thunder and lightning.
(　　)18.What does James advise people to do on Monday morning
[A]Drive slowly.
[B]Wear hats and gloves.
[C]Take a raincoat.
(　　)19.When will it start to warm up
[A]On Monday afternoon.
[B]On Monday evening.
[C]On Tuesday afternoon.
(　　)20.What might Roberta be
[A]A weather reporter.
[B]A news host.
[C]A journalist.
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
　　Do you want a part-time job to earn some extra money Check out the list and find one that suits your fancy.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
It seems almost everyone has a friend who is a technical genius.Such people earn money using their talent.If you are one of them,you could be responsible for technical support in your college or university and get your part-time job.You can enjoy the process of earning money while doing your favourite thing.
TUTOR
A lot of students hire a tutor to help them in high school or college.If you are good at some subjects,why not work as a peer tutor You help your friends and earn money at the same time.If you know foreign languages,you can make more money.All you need to do is to make an appropriate advertisement of your services using college newspapers.One of the best things about being a tutor is that you can set your hours.
　　FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
If your college or university has a fitness centre and if you are a sporty person,go and sign up to get this job.You will have an absolute free opportunity to engage yourself in sports.You need to be a good psychologist,because you are going to work with people and it’ll be your job to persuade and motivate them to become sporty,healthy and strong.Being a fitness instructor is a perfect position for those who love to help other people and want to make more friends.
OFFICE WORKER
Nowadays many companies cooperate with college students giving them part-time jobs.Some of the major job duties of an office worker are answering calls and scheduling appointments.If you are interested in doing this job,contact the representatives of different companies to find out if they’re currently hiring anyone.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了空闲时间大学生可以从事的四种兼职工作。
(　　)21.If you want to have a flexible schedule while earning some money,which of the following suits you most
[A]Technical support.
[B]Tutor.
[C]Fitness instructor.
[D]Office worker.
(　　)22.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage
[A]As a part-time office worker,you are responsible for answering emails.
[B]If you work as a fitness instructor,you should be sporty and sociable.
[C]If you are good at foreign languages,you are able to earn more as a tutor.
[D]The four kinds of part-time jobs are intended for college students.
(　　)23.How can one get a job as a part-time office worker
[A]By submitting the application.
[B]Through an online interview.
[C]By advertising on the newspaper.
[D]By contacting the representative of the company.
B
　　I left university with a good degree in English Literature,but no sense of what I wanted to do.Over the next six years,I was treading water (停滞不前),just trying to earn an income.I tried journalism,but I didn’t think I was any good,then finance,which I hated.Finally,I got a job as a rights assistant at a famous publisher.I loved working with books,although the job that I did was dull.
I had enough savings to take a year off work,and I decided to try to satisfy a deep-down wish to write a novel.Attending a Novel Writing MA course gave me the structure I needed to write my first 55,000 words.
It takes confidence to make a new start—there’s a dark period in-between where you’re neither one thing nor the other.You’re out for dinner and people ask what you do,and you’re too ashamed to say,“Well,I’m writing a novel,but I’m not quite sure if I’m going to get there.” My confidence dived.Believing my novel could not be published,I put it aside.
Then I met an agent (代理商) who said I should send my novel out to agents.So,I did and,to my surprise,got some wonderful feedback.I felt a little hope that I might actually become a published writer and,after signing with an agent,I finished the second half of the novel.
The next problem was finding a publisher.After two-and-a-half years of no income,just waiting and wondering,a publisher offered me a book deal—that publisher turned out to be the one I once worked for.
It feels like an unbelievable stroke of luck—of fate,really.When you set out to do something different,there’s no end in sight,so to find myself in a position where I now have my own name on a contract (合同) of the publisher—to be a published writer—is unbelievably rewarding.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了作者大学毕业后先是尝试了许多不同的工作,后来决定写小说并最终获得了成功,成为一名出版作家,找到了自己的定位的故事。
(　　)24.Why did the author decide to write a novel
[A]Because she hated her previous jobs.
[B]Because her parents and friends had encouraged her to do so.
[C]Because she wanted to pursue her own dream of writing a novel.
[D]Because she graduated from university with a good degree in English Literature.
(　　)25.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean
[A]She became less stubborn.
[B]She became more stubborn.
[C]She suddenly lost confidence.
[D]She gradually gained confidence.
(　　)26.Who agreed to publish the author’s first novel
[A]An agent who she signed with.
[B]A rights assistant she once worked with.
[C]An agent who advised her to send her novel out to agents.
[D]A publisher who she once worked for as a rights assistant.
(　　)27.Which of the following words can best describe the author’s experience as a writer
[A]Tough but rewarding.
[B]Interesting and smooth.
[C]Difficult but thrilling.
[D]Complicated and fruitless.
C
　　Many of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin was accepted by all eight Ivy League universities.To our surprise,he wasn’t excited as expected,but appeared extra calm.He announced that he would revisit the universities to find the most suitable one for music or medicine.He also wanted to compare their financial aid packages.
Kwasi’s success story is rare,but his reaction is not.After the admission letters arrive at home,students have 30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them grow as a person,which school would best prepare them for the future,and which school they would be happiest at.And they also have to think about whether they can afford the school they choose.
But how to answer the question about which school is the most suitable university Some young people are attracted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings.But besides those advantages,many of these universities focus on graduate work and research,with undergraduates taught mostly by part-time instructors.Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion-based classes.But some of these schools will have much limitation for students who want a high-energy city life experience.
Many students today seem to think they should pick the university where they will get the diploma that will help them get the most highly paid job.This is a sad misunderstanding of what a college education should provide.A good college education should prepare students to overcome any difficulty and thrive in society.It helps them to form a creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years.So when you choose a college,you should consider if it is filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for different possibilities of growth.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章以Kwasi Enin为例说明了许多学生面临大学选择的问题。作者认为良好的大学教育应该培养学生克服任何困难的能力,使学生在社会上茁壮成长。
(　　)28.What can we know about Kwasi Enin from Paragraph 1
[A]He was from a very poor family.
[B]He would choose the top university.
[C]He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.
[D]He considered his interest when choosing his university.
(　　)29.What can you infer from Paragraph 2
[A]Few students can be admitted to universities.
[B]Many students face the choices like Kwasi’s.
[C]Top universities are the first choice for most students.
[D]Students can afford their university by themselves.
(　　)30.Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “thrive” in
Paragraph 4
[A]Succeed. [B]Fail.
[C]Research. [D]Work.
(　　)31.What should a good university be like according to the passage
[A]It will be very large and have good instructors.
[B]It will be small boarding schools with discussion-based classes.
[C]It will help students continue to make progress after university years.
[D]It will offer the diploma to get the most highly paid job.
D
Decision fatigue (决策疲劳) is a psychological phenomenon where the quality of decisions declines after a long session of decision-making.It is caused by the limited mental energy we have for making choices each day.While many of us believe we are logical beings capable of weighing every option carefully,decision fatigue shows how our mental resources can be used up over time.
One of the key studies on this phenomenon was conducted in the context of parole hearings (假释听证会).Researchers found that judges were more likely to approve of parole early in the day or after a meal break.As the day progressed and the judges made more decisions,they were increasingly likely to maintain their previous decisions,denying parole simply because it required less mental effort.
Decision fatigue affects not only major life choices but also everyday decisions.For instance,people often report struggling to decide what to eat for dinner after a long day.Similarly,too many choices,such as when looking through streaming platforms or online stores,can leave individuals feeling confused,leading them to abandon the process entirely or settle for a less satisfying option.
To overcome decision fatigue,some well-known figures have adopted strategies to simplify their daily routines.For example,a famous person is famous for wearing the same style of gray T-shirts to minimise unnecessary choices.Similarly,Nobel Prize-winning physicist Albert Einstein was known for owing multiple identical suits to avoid wasting energy on deciding what to wear each day.In a different context,author Haruki Murakami has shared that he maintains a strict daily routine,including specific writing hours and exercise,to free up mental capacity for his creative work.
Understanding decision fatigue can help us structure our lives more effectively.Prioritising important decisions earlier in the day and setting up routines to minimise unnecessary choices are strategies to preserve mental energy.By managing our mental resources wisely,we can make sound decisions and reduce the stress associated with overwhelming choices.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了决策疲劳这一心理现象,即长时间做决策后决策质量下降的情况,并探讨了其原因、影响及应对策略。
(　　)32.What leads to decision fatigue according to the text
[A]The lack of time to make decisions.
[B]The difficulty of making logical choices.
[C]The stress from making important decisions.
[D]The limited mental energy for decision-making.
(　　)33.What does the study on parole hearings reveal
[A]Judges are much stricter after long breaks.
[B]Decision fatigue can lead to unfair outcomes.
[C]Fatigue causes judges to avoid complicated cases.
[D]External factors have no impact on decision-making.
(　　)34.What does the author suggest doing for readers who shop online
[A]Making quick decisions.
[B]Comparing different products.
[C]Limiting the number of choices.
[D]Choosing the most popular products.
(　　)35.What is the purpose of adopting routines
[A]To reduce the stress of daily work.
[B]To increase decision-making quality.
[C]To enhance overall life satisfaction.
[D]To create more decision-making chances.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
　　Have you ever experienced a situation in your life where you are waiting for a good time to do something very significant 36.　　　 In reality,however,waiting for the right time can often mean waiting forever.
37.　　　 It is a popular practice around the world,as many people assume that a good starting date is the ideal time for change.Yet,within weeks or some months,these promises are off the table.Why It’s not the date that matters,but the mindset that there is a perfect time to begin.
Often,the search for the perfect time is about feeling ready.We tell ourselves we’ll start when we’re more motivated,better prepared,or less busy.38.　　　 There will always be distractions,challenges and reasons to delay.Trying to find the right moment is like looking for rain in a rainbow—the longer you wait,the farther it seems to get.
The truth is there is no right time to initiate anything.As soon as you start something,that is the right time,and every second afterward is another chance for development.The moment you take action,you’re already ahead of where you started,and you build confidence along the way.Start that exercise routine with a ten-minute walk.Begin studying by reading one chapter.39.　　　 Perfect conditions aren’t necessary;progress is what matters.
When you take action,you send a powerful message to yourself: your goals are worth it.You’ll soon discover that each step opens doors to new opportunities,support and growth.So if there’s a goal you’ve been putting off,stop waiting.Start today.Start now.40.　　　 It’s this very moment,right here,right now.And as you move forward,you’ll find that things fall into place as they are meant to be.
A.It’s best to wait for the perfect moment.
B.New Year’s resolutions are a perfect example.
C.Pursue your dreams by doing one small thing today.
D.But life rarely provides a perfect set of circumstances.
E.The perfect time for it isn’t a certain day in the future.
F.You have to have it all figured out to start making progress.
G.We often tell ourselves that tomorrow will be better than today.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
　　阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I decided at 30 that I was going to be a teacher because I had a burning desire for superpowers.As a boy,I could clearly see some of my teachers had extraordinary 　41　.
There was an English teacher in the fifth grade who could magically transport us to different worlds by reading to us from books we would have 　42　 never picked up.It was even shocking that my teacher could see the 　43　 thing.I was one of those who lacked confidence.Yet my teacher would notice me hide in the corner,　44　 to speak,and the unspoken 　45　 in her eyes suggested that she could see me through.I could still 　46　 remember her lessons about the great masters of art.She did this 　47　 her major was neither art nor geography.I wanted to be one of those all—seeing ones with superpowers that made children feel safe and 　48　.
Being a teacher isn’t the easiest or the most financially rewarding of jobs.And there are occupational risks—your knees can 　49　 from years of carrying piles of notebooks up and down the school’s staircases,and your voice can 　50　 from too much talking.But despite all that,there are those choosing this 　51　.
All my life,I’ve gone to work early each day with 　52　 steps.Occasionally,I meet my former students.Their obvious love for me and fond memories of our time together are my 　53　.Whenever I meet a brand-new teacher 　54　 to perfect his/her skills with a brave face,I feel proud to 　55　 the same group.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小就想要成为一名教师,且成年后也如愿加入了教师行列的故事。
(　　)41.[A]ideas [B]powers
[C]experiences [D]needs
(　　)42.[A]therefore [B]however
[C]otherwise [D]likewise
(　　)43.[A]unknown [B]unusual
[C]impossible [D]invisible
(　　)44.[A]shy [B]miserable
[C]annoyed [D]willing
(　　)45.[A]question [B]message
[C]truth [D]criticism
(　　)46.[A]vaguely [B]only
[C]vividly [D]early
(　　)47.[A]in that [B]as though
[C]even though [D]now that
(　　)48.[A]praised [B]neglected
[C]noticed [D]valued
(　　)49.[A]hurt [B]bend
[C]shake [D]support
(　　)50.[A]turn [B]heal
[C]reach [D]suffer
(　　)51.[A]path [B]major
[C]course [D]topic
(　　)52.[A]hesitant [B]light
[C]leaden [D]unsteady
(　　)53.[A]chances [B]souvenirs
[C]rewards [D]compensations
(　　)54.[A]failing [B]demanding
[C]pretending [D]struggling
(　　)55.[A]belong to [B]connect to
[C]contribute to [D]adapt to
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
If you make a career choice while you are still in high school,you 56.　　　　(save) time and money in the long run.Students who do not plan ahead may delay 57.　　　　(start) college or take extra courses to give themselves time to make up their 58.　　　　(mind).It is reported that the average annual tuition at a four-year college is not low.If you spend 59.　　　　 extra year in school,you may have to take out additional loans or pay extra money to cover the cost.
60.　　　　(choose) a career while you are in high school also gives you time to explore your chosen industry.If you find a career 61.　　　　 sounds interesting,you can follow someone in the field and see what it is 62.　　　　(real) like to have that job.You can also apply 63.　　　　 a chance to get an informal position related to your desired industry.This will help you build a professional network even before you graduate from high school.Professional contacts are very 64.　　　　(value),especially when you are looking for a job in your field.If you do as much as you can to build a network when you are ready for a job,you will be more likely 65.　　　　(succeed).
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华,从互联网上得知某国外野生动物保护组织正在招募志愿者,你希望成为其中一员,请用英语写一封电子邮件申请加入。内容主要包括:
1.自我介绍;
2.申请条件(性格、爱好、英语能力等);
3.参加意图(宣传保护野生动物的重要性);
4.希望获得批准。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m Li Hua,a high school student from China.
I am looking forward to your reply!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
　　阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的
短文。
Mike was a big fan of football.When he was ten years old,he was admitted to his first football team.As soon as he got home that day,he put on his uniform and admired himself in front of the mirror.
“I’m a real football player!” he said to himself and pretended to practise football.
“What are you doing ” asked his older sister.
“I’m practising football,” said Mike.
“When people practise football,they usually use a ball,” his sister laughed.
Mike then found a football in the basement and hurried back to his room,posing with the ball in front of the mirror,again.
The next day,Mike met his teammates on the playground.The coach taught them how to kick and run after the ball.He taught them how to throw the ball in from the sidelines,using two hands while keeping both feet on the ground.Finally,they had a practice game.
It turned out that playing football was a lot harder than it looked.Every time Mike was about to kick the ball,someone else kicked it away from him.When Mike threw the ball in from the sideline,he forgot to keep both feet on the ground.The only thing that Mike was good at was cheering.Whoever scored,he would jump up and cheer for him.
On the weekend,Mike’s team was invited to take part in its first real competition with the Sun.Mike’s family all came to watch.Mike chased the ball up and down,with excitement.It came as no surprise that their team lost the match.But this time Mike was sad because they were so far behind.
　　After the game,his sister came over and reminded Mike that he needed to be a real football player,not just a cheerleader.Meanwhile,his coach told Mike that if he tried to do more practice and cooperate with his teammates,he could be a better football player,too.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
　　Motivated by their words,Mike started to take the training more seriously.
Paragraph 2:
　　Finally,the day for the match between his team and the Sun came.

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