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核心素养提升(Unit 5)
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 man want to do
[A]Watch films.
[B]Visit his brother.
[C]Have dinner with the woman.
(　　)2.What is the woman doing now
[A]Baking cookies.
[B]Making a list.
[C]Shopping for groceries.
(　　)3.When will Mr Morgan be here
[A]At 4:00 pm.
[B]At 5:00 pm.
[C]At 6:00 pm.
(　　)4.How has the bar changed
[A]It is cleaner.
[B]It has new owners.
[C]It doesn’t serve sunflower seeds.
(　　)5.What was making the noise
[A]The tires. [B]The chains.
[C]The brakes.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
(　　)6.How much will the woman pay
[A]$15. [B]$20. [C]$35.
(　　)7.Where does the conversation take place
[A]At a school. [B]At a café.
[C]At a kids’ centre.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.What does the woman plan to do
[A]Meet her wedding organiser.
[B]Have a business meeting.
[C]Rent an apartment.
(　　)9.How late will the woman be for her appointment
[A]Five minutes.
[B]Ten minutes.
[C]At least fifteen minutes.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　　)10.What does the woman advise the man to do during the TV ad time
[A]Enjoy the advertisements.
[B]Make a cup of tea.
[C]Change the channel.
(　　)11.What is the woman’s opinion about the advertisements
[A]They are useless.
[B]They are boring.
[C]They are interesting.
(　　)12.Why can’t the man stand the advertisements
[A]Because they are too long.
[B]Because they are repeated so often.
[C]Because they lack imagination.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　　)13.How many people are coming to the speakers’ home
[A]One. [B]Two.
[C]Three.
(　　)14.How will the visitor(s) come
[A]By train. [B]By sea.
[C]By air.
(　　)15.How long will the visitor(s) stay in the speakers’ home
[A]About a week.
[B]About a month.
[C]Till the end of the vacation.
(　　)16.What can we know from the conversation
[A]The boy’s mother will go to Florida with him.
[B]The boy’s mother won’t allow him to go to Florida.
[C]The boy is going to do his homework at Aunt Helen’s home.
　　听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　　)17.What sport did the speaker like best in Queenstown
[A]Bungee jumping.
[B]Mountain climbing.
[C]Swimming in the sea.
(　　)18.Where does the speaker come from
[A]The United States.
[B]New Zealand.
[C]Japan.
(　　)19.How did the speaker feel when he was on the platform
[A]A little frightened.
[B]Very excited.
[C]Very calm.
(　　)20.What did the speaker think of hanging in the sky upside down
[A]Exciting.
[B]Uncomfortable.
[C]Interesting.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
M:Would you like to go to the movies with Lois and me on Friday
W:I wish I could,but I’m having dinner at my brother’s house.
(Text 2)
W:Bread,milk,eggs.I think that’s all we need.So,do you want to go with me
M:Sure.I’ll drive.Don’t forget to write down sugar and chocolate,though.They are the most important materials.
(Text 3)
W:I heard Mr Morgan would be here at 4:00 pm next Thursday.
M:No,he will be boarding at that time and the trip lasts two hours.
(Text 4)
M:Wow,they really changed this place!It looks like a whole new bar!
W:It’s the same bar,with the same owners.You’re just not allowed to throw sunflower seeds on the floor anymore.And you can only buy them here.
(Text 5)
W:Can you take a look at my bike It’s making a noise.
M:Mmm...You just need a little oil on your chains,although you should get your brakes looked at soon.I will add a little air to your tires,too.
第二节
(Text 6)
M:Good afternoon,Madam.Welcome to Adventure Island!
W:Thank you.We’re excited to be here.It’s our first time.
M:Well,we have a lot of activities for children of all ages.Everyone can find something fun to play with here.
W:My daughter here just turned three.
M:Great!We have a special area designed just for kids who are 2 to 4 years old.The older kids have an area just for them as well.So,it’s $15 per kid and $5 per adult.We accept cash and credit cards.
W:Here’s my Visa card.One important question:is there a place to get food and drinks at this kids’ centre
M:Of course.The café is just through those doors.
(Text 7)
W:Excuse me,Sir.This is 2247 Reindeer Way,right
M:Yes,it is.Are you looking to rent the apartment
W:I’m here to meet Joy Wang.She is my wedding planner.Have I come to the right place
M:Yes,the address is correct,but there is no one here by that name.The only business here is the print shop on the second floor.
W:I must have gotten the numbers mixed up.
M:Well,you can’t be too far.You’re on Reindeer Way.There is a police station just up the road a bit.They will be able to direct you.
W:How far away is it I’m already ten minutes late for my appointment.
M:It’s two blocks up,on this side of the street.It should take you five minutes.
(Text 8)
W:Do you watch much TV,Jack
M:Not really.I mean,there are lots of advertisements.I can’t stand them.
W:Yeah,I know what you mean,Jack,but I don’t mind them so much—you can use the time to make a cup of tea or something.
M:But,Carla,the advertisements are every 15 minutes.I don’t drink that much tea!
W:Personally,I quite enjoy the advertisements.
M:I don’t see how you could possibly enjoy the advertisements.
W:I think they’re often quite imaginative and fun.
M:They might be imaginative and fun the first time,but they’re repeated so often—if you watch a film,you can end up seeing the same advertisements five or six times.It drives you mad.
(Text 9)
M:Here is a letter for you,Mum.
W:Thank you,Tom.Oh,it’s from Uncle George.
M:What does he say in the letter
W:He is coming to visit us.And he will bring Joan and Jack,too.
M:How nice!When will they arrive
W:Well,according to the letter,they will arrive next Friday because they plan to take a ship this time.It will cost them a lot more money if they come by air.
M:Will they stay here for the whole summer vacation,as they did last summer
W:No,just for a week or so.They want to go to Florida to visit Aunt Helen after that.
M:Can I go and visit Aunt Helen,too I haven’t seen her for almost a year.
W:But I’m afraid you can’t finish your homework in time.
M:Don’t worry,Mum.I can take my books with me.
W:OK,if you say so.
(Text 10)
People know Queenstown is famous for its thrilling activity,even though there are other things worth seeing and fun to do there.But only bungee jumping appeals to me.Once I arrived there from Japan,I dragged my best friend to join the list of crazy guys who love bungee jumping.Well,as soon as I stepped on the tiny walkway leading to the platform,all my heroic bravery was gone and seemed to be left at the registry counter of the shop on the ground when I paid the money.
Looking downwards along my heavy path,I realised,“It’s amazingly high from the ground.Maybe I should simply waste the money in order to save my life!” But,at last,I closed my eyes and then jumped.
I started to scream louder and louder in my heart but concealed this feeling by making no sounds at all outside.I had already been very embarrassed to linger there at the edge the moment before,and thus I had to be a bit cool through the whole process of jumping to save face.
Being upside down,hanging in the sky,was not fun at all.The most memorable second was the time before and right after I jumped.That’s my best conclusion from the bittersweet experience of bungee jumping.
【答案】 1～5　ABCAB　6～10　BCACB
11～15　CBCBA　16～20　CACAB
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
You might have heard a lot about ancient towns and ancient cities in China.Here,we list several of the most beautiful ancient villages in China.
Baoshan Stone Village,Yunnan Province
Baoshan Stone Village was built on a huge mushroom-shaped rock,and only has about one hundred houses.The houses are laid out in an orderly way,built on the rock,and linked by stone steps.The Naxi people there still lead an original life and grow crops in terraces (梯田);you can experience the colourful culture of the Naxi ethnic (民族的) group there.
Tuvas Village in Kanas,Xinjiang
Kanas Tuvas Village is near the mysterious Lake Kanas.The small village is located in a valley,and only has about 80 houses.These Swiss-style wooden houses are all surrounded by wooden fences.Tuvas is an ancient minority group.They traditionally lived as hunters.You can visit a local family,go herding with the locals and experience the peaceful ancient village life.
Jiaju Tibetan Village,Danba,Sichuan Province
Jiaju Tibetan Village is known as the “Tibetan fairyland”.It stands on a mountain slope,and consists of about 140 houses.These unique houses are all built with crown-shaped roofs,red caves,and white walls,which make the houses look like little castles among the forests.
Xijiang Miao Village,Guizhou Province
If you’re interested in the Miao Minority,Xijiang Miao Village can be a great destination for deepening your understanding of Miao history and culture.It’s the largest Miao village in China,and now has over1,400 households with a population of over 6,000,of which 99.5% are Miao ethnic group.It’s also famous for the houses built on stilts (支柱) of different heights.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了四个美丽的中国古村落。
(　　)21.What can you do in Kanas Tuvas Village
[A]Hike in terraces.
[B]See houses of a foreign style.
[C]Go hunting with the locals.
[D]Learn about houses built on stilts.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Tuvas Village in Kanas,Xinjiang部分的第三句可知,在喀纳斯图瓦村能看到外国风格的房子。故选B。
(　　)22.Where can you admire the houses like castles
[A]In Baoshan Stone Village.
[B]In Kanas Tuvas Village.
[C]In Jiaju Tibetan Village.
[D]In Xijiang Miao Village.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Jiaju Tibetan Village,Danba,Sichuan Province部分最后一句中的make the houses look like little castles among the forests可知,在甲居藏寨可以观赏像城堡一样的房子。故选C。
(　　)23.What can we infer about the villages mentioned in the text
[A]They remained secret to the outside world in the past.
[B]They were originally built to defend their homeland.
[C]They are still cut off and difficult to access nowadays.
[D]They are the ethnic villages with unique architecture.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据Baoshan Stone Village,Yunnan Province部分的第二句,Tuvas Village in Kanas,Xinjiang部分的第三句,Jiaju Tibetan Village,Danba,Sichuan Province部分的最后一句以及Xijiang Miao Village,Guizhou Province部分的最后一句再结合全文内容可推知,文中提到的都是具有独特建筑的民族村落。故选D。
B
Biomedical breakthroughs sometimes happen in the most unlikely places.Take the deep sea for an illustration.Under extreme conditions, at times of no oxygen, microbes (微生物) not only survive there, but they thrive.This incredible adaptation offers insight into how life evolved billions of years ago and how modern humans may be able to fight infections and diseases—tests used to diagnose (诊断) some viruses were developed with the help of enzyme (酶) separated from microbes found in ocean.
“We’ve found marine microbes produce antimicrobials—basically chemical weapons that help them fight off other organisms and resist viruses,” says Virginia Edgcomb, a microbiologist investigating deep-sea bacteria.These microbes feed on tough substances and produce antimicrobial chemicals.
The deep sea has already given us chemicals to treat certain cancers or nerve damage.Breakthroughs have also come from the ocean depths in the form of diagnostic tools.
The pathway to developing tests started back in 1969 when some heat-loving microbes were found in the depth of 5,000 metres beneath the sea.By mid-1980s, the humble microbes had enabled a major advance in the emerging field of genetics. Scientists found that their enzymes remained stable enough to make millions of copies of a single DNA sequence (序列) in just a few hours, essentially upgrading geneticists’ tools.
“A lot of people think of the deep sea as a desert,” Virginia says.“To our naked eye, it looks like there’s nothing there but there’s huge potential.What I can do as a science researcher is record the remarkable diversity of microbes and make their gene sequences available, which may help lead to treatment or diagnostic tool in the future.”
“We need to have people constantly exploring the fascinating habitats in order to continue uncovering a new page of medically-relevant enzymes,” Virginia says.“This is tough, but I do hope people realise that the more we can learn about microbes, the better off we are.”
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了生物医学突破如何从深海微生物中获得启示,以及这些微生物如何为人类提供新的诊断和治疗方法。
(　　)24.What does Paragraph 1 aim to tell us
[A]The need to deal with infections and diseases.
[B]Incredible conditions for microbes to survive.
[C]Biomedical inspirations from undersea microbes.
[D]Significant breakthroughs of human development.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段的内容可推知,第一段主要告诉我们有时可以从海洋微生物身上取得生物医学突破。故选C。
(　　)25.What can be inferred from the text
[A]Marine microbes develop adaptability even in tough conditions.
[B]Marine microbes merely enhance our understanding of diseases.
[C]Marine microbes lead to progress in tools to test stable enzymes.
[D]Marine microbes present us with treatment for common cancers.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Take the deep sea for an illustration...from microbes found in ocean.”可推知,海洋微生物即便在极端条件下,也能生存甚至茁壮成长,拥有极强的适应能力。故选A。
(　　)26.What do Virginia Edgcomb’s words in the last two paragraphs suggest
[A]More awareness of microbes will benefit humans.
[B]The deep-sea microbes may help us with desert issues.
[C]Researchers’ future task is to record medical treatment.
[D]We should explore more habitats to free us from microbes.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段以及最后一段最后一句可知,Virginia Edgcomb认为对微生物了解得越多,我们就越能从中受益。故选A。
(　　)27.What is a suitable title for the text
[A]Chemical Weapons Against Viruses
[B]Finding Answers in the Deep Ocean
[C]A Look Back at Research in Microbes
[D]Future Ways to Upgrade Human DNA
【答案】 B
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文,尤其根据第一段和第三段的内容可知,文章主要讲述了科学家们在深海中发现微生物,并利用这些微生物产生的化学物质对抗病毒和其他疾病,以及这些微生物在医学领域中的应用前景。由此可知,B项符合题意。故选B。
C
　　A new NASA-led study has found that how rain falls in a given year is nearly as important to the world’s vegetation (植物) as how much.The researchers showed that even in years with similar rainfall totals,plants grew differently when that water came in fewer,bigger bursts.
Scientists have previously estimated that almost half of the world’s vegetation is driven primarily by how much rain falls in a year.Less well understood is the role of day-to-day variability,said lead author Andrew Feldman,an ecosystem scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre.
The team analysed two decades of field and satellite observations spanning diverse landscapes from Siberia to the southern tip of Patagonia.They found that plants across 42% of Earth’s vegetated land surface were sensitive to daily rainfall variability.Of those,a little over half grew better in years with fewer but more intense wet days.These include drier landscapes like grasslands,croplands and deserts.In contrast,broadleaf forests and rainforests in lower and middle latitudes (纬度) tended to grow worse under those conditions,possibly because they could not tolerate the longer dry periods.Statistically,daily rainfall variability was nearly as important as annual rainfall totals in driving growth worldwide.
The new study relied primarily on a suite of NASA missions and datasets,which provides rain and snowfall rates for most of the planet every 30 minutes using a network of international satellites.To measure plant response day to day,the researchers calculated how green an area appeared in satellite imagery.“Greenness” is commonly used to estimate vegetation density and health.They also tracked a faint reddish light that plants give off during photosynthesis (光合作用),when a plant absorbs sunlight to transform carbon dioxide and water into food.This faint light is an obvious sign of flourishing vegetation.
Feldman said the findings highlight the vital role that plants play in moving carbon around Earth — a process called the carbon cycle.“A finer understanding of how plants thrive or decline day to day,storm by storm,could help us better understand their role in that critical cycle,” Feldman said.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了美国国家航空航天局(NASA)主导的一项研究,该研究发现一年中降雨的方式与降雨量对世界植被几乎同样重要。
(　　)28.What is the main focus of the NASA-led study in the article
[A]The impact of daily rainfall variability on vegetation growth.
[B]The role of satellites in monitoring rainfall and vegetation.
[C]The global distribution of rainfall in a given year.
[D]The relationship between rainfall totals and vegetation growth.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句及后文内容可知,该研究的重点是每日降雨变化对植被生长的影响。故选A。
(　　)29.What is the relationship between rainfall variability and plant growth
[A]All types of vegetation respond similarly to rainfall patterns.
[B]Lower-latitudes rainforests grow better after longer dry periods.
[C]Drier landscapes benefit from fewer but more intense rain events.
[D]Rainfall variability shows a relatively weaker influence on plant growth.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Of those,a little over...croplands and deserts.”可知,较干旱的地区受益于较少但更强烈的降雨事件。故选 C。
(　　)30.Which method did researchers use to measure plant responses to rainfall variability
[A]Conducting field experiments in specific locations.
[B]Monitoring rainfall totals using a network of satellites.
[C]Measuring the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by plants.
[D]Analysing satellite imagery for vegetation density and health.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“To measure plant response day...and health.”可知,研究人员通过分析卫星图像来测量植被密度和健康状况,以此衡量植物对降雨变化的反应。故选D。
(　　)31.What is Feldman’s attitude towards the findings of this study
[A]Cautious. [B]Positive.
[C]Skeptical. [D]Neutral.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段尤其是Feldman所说的话可知,他对研究结果持积极态度。故选B。
D
　　If you’re not at least a bit terrified by the climate and ecological breakdown unfolding before our eyes,you haven’t grasped the scale of the crisis.Eco-anxiety,defined as “a chronic (长期的) fear of environmental doom”,is on the rise.But redirecting this anxiety into anger and collective action might just pull humanity back from the brink (边缘).
　　We don’t yet know how deeply eco-anxiety affects people,but we can learn not to repeat the mistakes of long-gone societies lost to environmental collapse.Jared Diamond’s Collapse:How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed uncovers the common driver that led to the fall of ancient civilisations such as the Central American Mayan,the remote Pacific Easter Island,and the Mycenae (迈锡尼).People accidentally destroyed the environmental resources on which their societies depended.
　　Today,we are living in a new climate and ecological age.The new normal is one that humans have never experienced before on the Earth,and that has occurred within a single generation.We can’t claim ignorance.Numerous scientific reports show unprecedented (空前的) wildfires in the Arctic,heatwaves annually breaking records,the Amazon shrinking and drying,and species extinction rates accelerating.Nature’s dangerous decline is unprecedented.
　　So,it’s not surprising that eco-anxiety is on the rise.Anxiety is often a private emotional state: we feel alone,stuck inside our own heads,and our emotions stop us from doing the things we want.But anger,directed appropriately,can fuel powerful collective action for change.
　　We are on a pathway to destroying the global conditions for human survival.Unlike previous civilisations,we have the science and technology to understand our danger and chart a new pathway.This is a moment for all of us to channel our eco-anxiety,fear and anger into energy for change.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了生态焦虑。大自然的危险衰退是前所未有的,虽然我们还不知道生态焦虑对人们的影响有多大,但我们可以学会不重复那些因破坏环境而导致社会文明消失的错误。
(　　)32.Which of the following best describes “eco-anxiety”
[A]Uncertainty about the future.
[B]Anxiety about modern civilisation.
[C]Fear of changes in the living standard.
[D]Worries about the destruction of nature.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的 “Eco-anxiety,defined as...is on the rise.” 可知,生态焦虑是指对自然破坏的担忧。故选D。
(　　)33.Why are some ancient civilisations mentioned in Paragraph 2
[A]To warn people to learn a lesson from the past.
[B]To prove the importance of ancient civilisations.
[C]To present the collapse of ancient civilisations.
[D]To add some background information on eco-anxiety.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句可知,第二段提到一些古代文明,是为了警示人们要从过去吸取教训。故选A。
(　　)34.Why is eco-anxiety on the rise
[A]Because people lack the knowledge about nature.
[B]Because nature is in its most dangerous state ever.
[C]Because climate issues can’t be solved effectively.
[D]Because people have limited access to natural resources.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Numerous scientific reports...decline is unprecedented.” 及第四段第一句可知,生态焦虑的上升,是因为自然界正处于有史以来最危险的状态。故选B。
(　　)35.How does the author feel about the global conditions for humans in the future
[A]Frustrated. [B]Doubtful.
[C]Hopeful. [D]Concerned.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段第二、三句可知,作者对人类未来生存的全球环境充满希望。故选C。
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。
　　Can you tell if a person has positive character traits based on first impressions The thing is that it’s easy to be impressed by someone’s level of education,income,and job title.36.　　　 It’s usually the little things that make the biggest difference.Here are some specific ways to judge a person’s character.
37.　　　 You can perceive it when a person holds the view that he is naturally superior to someone whom he refers to as “just a busboy (餐厅勤杂工)”.A kind person will be respectful to every single person,not just to those from whom he might expect some form of return.
The best conversations occur when everyone feels heard,appreciated,and valued.People who actively listen engage in meaningful conversations.38.　　　 Moreover,speaking of talking,one should pay attention to how a person talks about others.A person with a great character is more interested in lifting others rather than bringing them down.
All people have done things that they’re not proud of.The bigger challenge is determining what to do after that.Do they own up to their mistakes 39.　　　 It’s easier to do the latter,but it shows a person’s ignorance,arrogance,and selfishness.A person of integrity will admit his mistakes and make up for them.
Even the most successful people have their share of rejections and failures.People of strong character don’t view challenges and failures as deal-breakers.40.　　　 And once at the top,they never forget to thank the people who gave them the major boost to get to the finish line.
A.In other words,they listen to talks.
B.Learning to accept failures is a sign of maturity.
C.Are they consistent in their emotions and actions
D.They see them as powerful learning opportunities.
E.Or do they immediately shift the blame onto others
F.The way people treat those they don’t know can be revealing.
G.But a person’s character is not related to these external achievements.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了一些具体判断一个人性格的方法。
36.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据上文可知,人们很容易对其他人的教育程度、收入和职称等印象深刻,下文又说小事情才是关键,由此可知,本空需转折说明性格与这些外部成就无关。G项符合语境,故选G。
37.【答案】 F
【解析】 从下文对不同人对待他人的态度的描述可知,本段讲的是人们对待不认识的人的方式能反映其性格。F项符合语境,故选F。
38.【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文可知,积极倾听的人会进行有意义的对话,A项是对上文的进一步解释,符合语境。故选A。
39.【答案】 E
【解析】 上文问是否承认错误,下文说后者会显示出一个人的无知、傲慢和自私,E项与上下文逻辑连贯,符合语境。故选E。
40.【答案】 D
【解析】 上文说有坚强性格的人不把挑战和失败视为终结,D项符合其对挑战和失败的看法。故选D。
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。
　　Liam always wanted to be a painter.He dreamt of having his own art gallery,where people could come to 　41　 his work.Every day after school,he would sit by his window,　42　 the beautiful scenes he saw.Liam loved painting,but he 　43　showed his work to others.He feared they might not like it.
One day,the local community centre announced an art competition.The winner’s painting would be 　44　 in the town hall for everyone to see.Liam’s friends encouraged him to enter,but he 　45　.He was worried that his paintings weren’t good enough,and he feared the possibility of 　46　.However,deep inside,he also felt a small voice 　47　 him to try.
Liam decided to 　48　.He chose to paint the old oak tree.He wanted to capture (捕捉) its 　49　 and beauty,and how it seemed to stand 　50　 through every season.After many hours of work,the painting was finished.Liam took a deep breath and 　51　 it into the competition.
A week later,Liam received a letter in the mail.His heart 　52　 as he opened it,and his eyes widened with 　53　.His painting had won first place! On the day of the event in the town hall,people came up to Liam to praise his work.They said his painting made them feel 　54　,as if the tree symbolised the resilience (坚韧) they needed in their own lives.
Liam 　55　 that by taking a chance,he had not only achieved his dream but had also inspired others.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了Liam热爱绘画但因害怕他人评价而很少展示作品。当地社区中心举办艺术比赛,他在朋友的鼓励下参加了比赛,最终凭借一幅老橡树的画作赢得了第一名的故事。
(　　)41.[A]check [B]show
[C]identify [D]admire
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据语境可知,Liam梦想有自己的艺术画廊,目的是让人们来欣赏(admire)他的作品。故选D。
(　　)42.[A]painting [B]describing
[C]observing [D]appreciating
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据前文Liam想要成为一名画家可知,他每天放学后坐在窗边应是画(painting)他看到的美丽风景,同时下文的“Liam loved painting”也是暗示。故选A。
(　　)43.[A]always [B]rarely
[C]consequently [D]secretly
【答案】 B
【解析】 从后文的他害怕别人不喜欢他的作品可知,他很少(rarely)把作品展示给别人。故选B。
(　　)44.[A]displayed [B]sold
[C]rented [D]awarded
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上下文可知,此处表示比赛获胜者的画作将在市政厅展示(displayed)给大家看。故选A。
(　　)45.[A]quit [B]ignored
[C]hesitated [D]agreed
【答案】 C
【解析】 从后文的他担心作品不够好可知,此处表示朋友们鼓励他参赛,他却犹豫(hesitated)了。故选C。
(　　)46.[A]exploration [B]failure
[C]competition [D]change
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文中的“He was worried that his paintings weren’t good enough”可知,他担心作品不够好,害怕失败(failure)的可能性。故选B。
(　　)47.[A]warning [B]promising
[C]forbidding [D]telling
【答案】 D
【解析】 此处是说内心深处有个小小的声音告诉(telling)他去尝试。故选D。
(　　)48.[A]call it a day
[B]take it for granted
[C]keep it simple
[D]give it a shot
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据后文内容及语境可知,Liam决定试一试(give it a shot)。故选D。
(　　)49.[A]attention [B]height
[C]strength [D]shade
【答案】 C
【解析】 从后文的老橡树四季挺立可知,此处表示他想捕捉老橡树的力量(strength)和美丽。故选C。
(　　)50.[A]casually [B]proudly
[C]lonely [D]coldly
【答案】 B
【解析】 此处指老橡树似乎每个季节都骄傲地(proudly)挺立着,体现老橡树坚韧的姿态。故选B。
(　　)51.[A]entered [B]threw
[C]stuck [D]integrated
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据句意及语境可知,Liam深呼吸后把画作提交参加比赛。enter sth into competition 表示“将某物提交参加比赛”,符合语境。故选A。
(　　)52.[A]pounded [B]broke
[C]softened [D]sank
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据句意及语境可知,他打开信的时候心跳加速。pound意为“(心脏)剧烈跳动”,符合他紧张期待的心情。故选A。
(　　)53.[A]relief [B]anxiety
[C]confidence [D]disbelief
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据句意及语境可知,他看到自己的画作获得第一名时难以置信地瞪大了眼睛。disbelief意为“怀疑,不信”,符合他惊喜意外的心情。故选D。
(　　)54.[A]grateful [B]familiar
[C]hopeful [D]comfortable
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据句意及语境可知,人们说他的画让他们感到充满希望(hopeful),仿佛橡树象征着他们生活中所需的坚韧。故选C。
(　　)55.[A]forgot [B]realised
[C]recollected [D]assumed
【答案】 B
【解析】 此处是说Liam意识到(realised)通过尝试,他不仅实现了梦想还鼓舞了他人。故选B。
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。
　　Chinese architecture is a testament to the nation’s rich cultural heritage,geographical diversity 56.　　　　 historical legacy.From the majestic palaces of ancient dynasties to the skyscrapers of the modern era,China’s architectural wonders never fail 57.　　　　(captivate) people around the world.As China strides into the 21st century 58.　　　　 confidence,its architectural legacy remains a beacon of creativity,resilience and cultural pride.
Overall,China’s geographical diversity has led to a variety of architectural styles,each
59.　　　　(unique) adapted to the environmental conditions and cultural traditions of its respective region.This diversity reflects the 60.　　　　(country) long history,cultural heritage,and ingenuity (独创力) in responding to the challenges of its natural landscape.Geological considerations in Chinese architecture involve the use of locally available materials to construct buildings 61.　　　　 are not only durable (耐用的) but also aesthetically pleasing.Different regions of China have access to varying geological resources,62.　　　　(lead) to the development of distinct architectural styles.
The historical evolution of Chinese architecture is a 63.　　　　(reflect) of the nation’s rich cultural heritage,ingenuity,and adaptability.In the past two centuries,China’s rapid modernisation and globalisation 64.　　　　(bring) about new challenges and opportunities for architectural innovation.Urbanisation,industrialisation,and technological advancements have led to the construction of iconic skyscrapers,avant-garde (前卫的) cultural centres,and futuristic urban developments,reshaping the urban landscape and redefining 65.　　　　 notion of Chinese architecture in the modern world.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了我国的建筑风格。
56.【答案】 and
【解析】 考查连词。空前有两个名词短语,空后有一个名词短语,这三个名词短语同时被所有格 nation’s限定,属于并列关系。故填and。
57.【答案】 to captivate
【解析】 考查动词不定式。动词短语fail to do sth意为“做某事没有成功”,为固定搭配。故填to captivate。
58.【答案】 with
【解析】 考查介词。介词短语with confidence用作方式状语,意为“自信地”,修饰strides into。故填with。
59.【答案】 uniquely
【解析】 考查副词。分析句子结构可知,此处是用副词来修饰动词,故应用unique的副词形式。故填uniquely。
60.【答案】 country’s
【解析】 考查名词所有格。空处之后有三个名词短语,且它们是“属于”提示词的,故填名词所有格,用以表示这种所属关系。故填country’s。
61.【答案】 that/which
【解析】 考查关系词。先行词为指事物概念的 buildings,且限制性定语从句缺少主语。故填that/which。
62.【答案】 leading
【解析】 考查现在分词。分析句子结构可知,空处应用非谓语动词,且此处作结果状语,空处应用现在分词。故填leading。
63.【答案】 reflection
【解析】 考查名词。空处位于限定词之后,介词之前,应用名词。故填reflection。
64.【答案】 have brought/have been bringing
【解析】 考查动词的时态。根据时间状语In the past two centuries可知,本句讲述一个从过去延续至现在的情况,故用现在完成时,如果要突出该情况的连续性,也可用现在完成进行时。故填have brought/have been bringing。
65.【答案】 the
【解析】 考查冠词。名词notion之后的介词短语被用作notion的后置定语,所以此处notion属于特指概念,它前面应用定冠词。故填the。
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,你接受了校英文报的一项写作任务,要用英语写一篇有关楼兰古城消失之谜的文章。内容包括:
1.公元630年,举世闻名的楼兰古城突然销声匿迹,一直引发人们的猜测。它曾经是绿洲,众多商队在此暂作休憩;它在古代丝绸之路上占有极为重要的地位。
2.有人认为楼兰古城的消失是楼兰人乱砍滥伐所致。
3.科学家们认为给楼兰人最后一击的是瘟疫。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词语:绿洲oasis、商队caravan、瘟疫plague。
[写作指导]
One possible version:
In 630 AD,the world-famous ancient city of Loulan suddenly disappeared.It was once an oasis where many caravans would rest for relaxation and energy supplies.It played a vital role on the ancient Silk Road.
Some people think that Loulan locals themselves blindly cut down trees,leading to sandstorm,river diversion and abnormal weather.As a result,the city was eventually destroyed.
However,scientists hold the view that the Loulan people were finally struck by the plague,which is a terrible disease.In the face of the disturbing disease,Loulan people chose to flee from their home town.
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。
When I was in middle school,my family moved to Seattle,where my parents started their new business—a small grocery store downstairs my house.As a girl of shy and reserved nature,I had to take a fresh start to fit into the city life.
One sunny day,my school announced an exciting event,a talent show for the local food bank.Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day.A buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the big day.Deep down,I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate.However,my self-doubt held me back,“I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks,and the talent show drew closer.I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma,one of the most popular girls in my class,came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class.“How about singing together in the talent show ” she grinned (笑).“I heard you singing a tune,along the way back home.I can’t help following you here.”Oh,I couldn’t believe my ears.Emma,a popular girl with a personality,acknowledged my little talent.Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice,I felt like being favoured by fortune.
　　“You two The talent show for the food bank ” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up.“A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go off in her head.“Why not practise right now upstairs I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us,she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing (排练) almost every single day after school.We brainstormed,exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene.As the days rolled by,I was feeling pretty good about our act.But the day before the performance,Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
I was completely shocked by the news.
Paragraph 2:
Finally came the big moment.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who I,Emma and my mother 自卑 惊喜 沮丧 自信、高兴
When The day before the performance
Where In the grocery store
What Emma had an acute stomachache and couldn’t perform.
Conflict & Clue Conflict:Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform. Clue:As the days rolled by,I was feeling pretty good about our act.
Theme The importance of confidence and courage
Para.1 I was completely shocked by the news. Q1:How did I feel after hearing the news Q2:What struggle did I experience then Q3:What decision did I make at last
Para.2 Finally came the big moment. Q1:How did I feel when I stepped on the stage Q2:Was my performance successful Q3:Did I overcome the fears and self-doubt
　　One possible version:
I was completely shocked by the news.Gloomy and desperate, I sat silently in the room for what seemed like ages,unsure of what to do next. Then I started to pace up and down like a caged animal,debating with myself whether or not to go on stage alone.“How can this be possible ” I thought to myself.Fear and anxiety coursed through my veins,and it seemed that all our hard work was in vain.But then the support and encouragement from Emma and my mum came flooding back to me.It was at that moment that I realised that I couldn’t let self-doubt hold me back. Filled with determination ,I resolved to proceed with the performance by myself.
Finally came the big moment.As I stepped onto the stage,I could feel my heart thumping wildly in my chest.Glancing around the hall , I took a deep breath and began to sing.Surprisingly,all my worries suddenly disappeared and a wave of confidence washed over me.I was completely immersed in the joy of performing and the audience was spellbound by the passion in my voice.When I finished my song,the whole hall burst into applause.Tears of joy welled up in my eyes as Emma presented a big bunch of flowers to me,and my mum stood near,winking at us. From that day forward,I learnt that by overcoming fears and self-doubt,we can make a difference.
点津:句中使用形容词短语Gloomy and desperate和unsure of what to do next充当状语,和what引导的宾语从句,表示沮丧和不安的心情;
为“It was...that...”强调句;
为过去分词短语Filled with determination充当状语;
为现在分词短语Glancing around the hall对作者进行神态描写;
句中使用welled up、presented和winking等动词进行动作描写,呈现演唱成功的情景。核心素养提升(Unit 5)
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 man want to do
[A]Watch films.
[B]Visit his brother.
[C]Have dinner with the woman.
(　　)2.What is the woman doing now
[A]Baking cookies.
[B]Making a list.
[C]Shopping for groceries.
(　　)3.When will Mr Morgan be here
[A]At 4:00 pm.
[B]At 5:00 pm.
[C]At 6:00 pm.
(　　)4.How has the bar changed
[A]It is cleaner.
[B]It has new owners.
[C]It doesn’t serve sunflower seeds.
(　　)5.What was making the noise
[A]The tires. [B]The chains.
[C]The brakes.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
(　　)6.How much will the woman pay
[A]$15. [B]$20. [C]$35.
(　　)7.Where does the conversation take place
[A]At a school. [B]At a café.
[C]At a kids’ centre.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.What does the woman plan to do
[A]Meet her wedding organiser.
[B]Have a business meeting.
[C]Rent an apartment.
(　　)9.How late will the woman be for her appointment
[A]Five minutes.
[B]Ten minutes.
[C]At least fifteen minutes.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　　)10.What does the woman advise the man to do during the TV ad time
[A]Enjoy the advertisements.
[B]Make a cup of tea.
[C]Change the channel.
(　　)11.What is the woman’s opinion about the advertisements
[A]They are useless.
[B]They are boring.
[C]They are interesting.
(　　)12.Why can’t the man stand the advertisements
[A]Because they are too long.
[B]Because they are repeated so often.
[C]Because they lack imagination.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　　)13.How many people are coming to the speakers’ home
[A]One. [B]Two.
[C]Three.
(　　)14.How will the visitor(s) come
[A]By train. [B]By sea.
[C]By air.
(　　)15.How long will the visitor(s) stay in the speakers’ home
[A]About a week.
[B]About a month.
[C]Till the end of the vacation.
(　　)16.What can we know from the conversation
[A]The boy’s mother will go to Florida with him.
[B]The boy’s mother won’t allow him to go to Florida.
[C]The boy is going to do his homework at Aunt Helen’s home.
　　听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　　)17.What sport did the speaker like best in Queenstown
[A]Bungee jumping.
[B]Mountain climbing.
[C]Swimming in the sea.
(　　)18.Where does the speaker come from
[A]The United States.
[B]New Zealand.
[C]Japan.
(　　)19.How did the speaker feel when he was on the platform
[A]A little frightened.
[B]Very excited.
[C]Very calm.
(　　)20.What did the speaker think of hanging in the sky upside down
[A]Exciting.
[B]Uncomfortable.
[C]Interesting.
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
You might have heard a lot about ancient towns and ancient cities in China.Here,we list several of the most beautiful ancient villages in China.
Baoshan Stone Village,Yunnan Province
Baoshan Stone Village was built on a huge mushroom-shaped rock,and only has about one hundred houses.The houses are laid out in an orderly way,built on the rock,and linked by stone steps.The Naxi people there still lead an original life and grow crops in terraces (梯田);you can experience the colourful culture of the Naxi ethnic (民族的) group there.
Tuvas Village in Kanas,Xinjiang
Kanas Tuvas Village is near the mysterious Lake Kanas.The small village is located in a valley,and only has about 80 houses.These Swiss-style wooden houses are all surrounded by wooden fences.Tuvas is an ancient minority group.They traditionally lived as hunters.You can visit a local family,go herding with the locals and experience the peaceful ancient village life.
Jiaju Tibetan Village,Danba,Sichuan Province
Jiaju Tibetan Village is known as the “Tibetan fairyland”.It stands on a mountain slope,and consists of about 140 houses.These unique houses are all built with crown-shaped roofs,red caves,and white walls,which make the houses look like little castles among the forests.
Xijiang Miao Village,Guizhou Province
If you’re interested in the Miao Minority,Xijiang Miao Village can be a great destination for deepening your understanding of Miao history and culture.It’s the largest Miao village in China,and now has over1,400 households with a population of over 6,000,of which 99.5% are Miao ethnic group.It’s also famous for the houses built on stilts (支柱) of different heights.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了四个美丽的中国古村落。
(　　)21.What can you do in Kanas Tuvas Village
[A]Hike in terraces.
[B]See houses of a foreign style.
[C]Go hunting with the locals.
[D]Learn about houses built on stilts.
(　　)22.Where can you admire the houses like castles
[A]In Baoshan Stone Village.
[B]In Kanas Tuvas Village.
[C]In Jiaju Tibetan Village.
[D]In Xijiang Miao Village.
(　　)23.What can we infer about the villages mentioned in the text
[A]They remained secret to the outside world in the past.
[B]They were originally built to defend their homeland.
[C]They are still cut off and difficult to access nowadays.
[D]They are the ethnic villages with unique architecture.
B
Biomedical breakthroughs sometimes happen in the most unlikely places.Take the deep sea for an illustration.Under extreme conditions, at times of no oxygen, microbes (微生物) not only survive there, but they thrive.This incredible adaptation offers insight into how life evolved billions of years ago and how modern humans may be able to fight infections and diseases—tests used to diagnose (诊断) some viruses were developed with the help of enzyme (酶) separated from microbes found in ocean.
“We’ve found marine microbes produce antimicrobials—basically chemical weapons that help them fight off other organisms and resist viruses,” says Virginia Edgcomb, a microbiologist investigating deep-sea bacteria.These microbes feed on tough substances and produce antimicrobial chemicals.
The deep sea has already given us chemicals to treat certain cancers or nerve damage.Breakthroughs have also come from the ocean depths in the form of diagnostic tools.
The pathway to developing tests started back in 1969 when some heat-loving microbes were found in the depth of 5,000 metres beneath the sea.By mid-1980s, the humble microbes had enabled a major advance in the emerging field of genetics. Scientists found that their enzymes remained stable enough to make millions of copies of a single DNA sequence (序列) in just a few hours, essentially upgrading geneticists’ tools.
“A lot of people think of the deep sea as a desert,” Virginia says.“To our naked eye, it looks like there’s nothing there but there’s huge potential.What I can do as a science researcher is record the remarkable diversity of microbes and make their gene sequences available, which may help lead to treatment or diagnostic tool in the future.”
“We need to have people constantly exploring the fascinating habitats in order to continue uncovering a new page of medically-relevant enzymes,” Virginia says.“This is tough, but I do hope people realise that the more we can learn about microbes, the better off we are.”
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了生物医学突破如何从深海微生物中获得启示,以及这些微生物如何为人类提供新的诊断和治疗方法。
(　　)24.What does Paragraph 1 aim to tell us
[A]The need to deal with infections and diseases.
[B]Incredible conditions for microbes to survive.
[C]Biomedical inspirations from undersea microbes.
[D]Significant breakthroughs of human development.
(　　)25.What can be inferred from the text
[A]Marine microbes develop adaptability even in tough conditions.
[B]Marine microbes merely enhance our understanding of diseases.
[C]Marine microbes lead to progress in tools to test stable enzymes.
[D]Marine microbes present us with treatment for common cancers.
(　　)26.What do Virginia Edgcomb’s words in the last two paragraphs suggest
[A]More awareness of microbes will benefit humans.
[B]The deep-sea microbes may help us with desert issues.
[C]Researchers’ future task is to record medical treatment.
[D]We should explore more habitats to free us from microbes.
(　　)27.What is a suitable title for the text
[A]Chemical Weapons Against Viruses
[B]Finding Answers in the Deep Ocean
[C]A Look Back at Research in Microbes
[D]Future Ways to Upgrade Human DNA
C
　　A new NASA-led study has found that how rain falls in a given year is nearly as important to the world’s vegetation (植物) as how much.The researchers showed that even in years with similar rainfall totals,plants grew differently when that water came in fewer,bigger bursts.
Scientists have previously estimated that almost half of the world’s vegetation is driven primarily by how much rain falls in a year.Less well understood is the role of day-to-day variability,said lead author Andrew Feldman,an ecosystem scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre.
The team analysed two decades of field and satellite observations spanning diverse landscapes from Siberia to the southern tip of Patagonia.They found that plants across 42% of Earth’s vegetated land surface were sensitive to daily rainfall variability.Of those,a little over half grew better in years with fewer but more intense wet days.These include drier landscapes like grasslands,croplands and deserts.In contrast,broadleaf forests and rainforests in lower and middle latitudes (纬度) tended to grow worse under those conditions,possibly because they could not tolerate the longer dry periods.Statistically,daily rainfall variability was nearly as important as annual rainfall totals in driving growth worldwide.
The new study relied primarily on a suite of NASA missions and datasets,which provides rain and snowfall rates for most of the planet every 30 minutes using a network of international satellites.To measure plant response day to day,the researchers calculated how green an area appeared in satellite imagery.“Greenness” is commonly used to estimate vegetation density and health.They also tracked a faint reddish light that plants give off during photosynthesis (光合作用),when a plant absorbs sunlight to transform carbon dioxide and water into food.This faint light is an obvious sign of flourishing vegetation.
Feldman said the findings highlight the vital role that plants play in moving carbon around Earth — a process called the carbon cycle.“A finer understanding of how plants thrive or decline day to day,storm by storm,could help us better understand their role in that critical cycle,” Feldman said.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了美国国家航空航天局(NASA)主导的一项研究,该研究发现一年中降雨的方式与降雨量对世界植被几乎同样重要。
(　　)28.What is the main focus of the NASA-led study in the article
[A]The impact of daily rainfall variability on vegetation growth.
[B]The role of satellites in monitoring rainfall and vegetation.
[C]The global distribution of rainfall in a given year.
[D]The relationship between rainfall totals and vegetation growth.
(　　)29.What is the relationship between rainfall variability and plant growth
[A]All types of vegetation respond similarly to rainfall patterns.
[B]Lower-latitudes rainforests grow better after longer dry periods.
[C]Drier landscapes benefit from fewer but more intense rain events.
[D]Rainfall variability shows a relatively weaker influence on plant growth.
(　　)30.Which method did researchers use to measure plant responses to rainfall variability
[A]Conducting field experiments in specific locations.
[B]Monitoring rainfall totals using a network of satellites.
[C]Measuring the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by plants.
[D]Analysing satellite imagery for vegetation density and health.
(　　)31.What is Feldman’s attitude towards the findings of this study
[A]Cautious. [B]Positive.
[C]Skeptical. [D]Neutral.
D
　　If you’re not at least a bit terrified by the climate and ecological breakdown unfolding before our eyes,you haven’t grasped the scale of the crisis.Eco-anxiety,defined as “a chronic (长期的) fear of environmental doom”,is on the rise.But redirecting this anxiety into anger and collective action might just pull humanity back from the brink (边缘).
　　We don’t yet know how deeply eco-anxiety affects people,but we can learn not to repeat the mistakes of long-gone societies lost to environmental collapse.Jared Diamond’s Collapse:How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed uncovers the common driver that led to the fall of ancient civilisations such as the Central American Mayan,the remote Pacific Easter Island,and the Mycenae (迈锡尼).People accidentally destroyed the environmental resources on which their societies depended.
　　Today,we are living in a new climate and ecological age.The new normal is one that humans have never experienced before on the Earth,and that has occurred within a single generation.We can’t claim ignorance.Numerous scientific reports show unprecedented (空前的) wildfires in the Arctic,heatwaves annually breaking records,the Amazon shrinking and drying,and species extinction rates accelerating.Nature’s dangerous decline is unprecedented.
　　So,it’s not surprising that eco-anxiety is on the rise.Anxiety is often a private emotional state: we feel alone,stuck inside our own heads,and our emotions stop us from doing the things we want.But anger,directed appropriately,can fuel powerful collective action for change.
　　We are on a pathway to destroying the global conditions for human survival.Unlike previous civilisations,we have the science and technology to understand our danger and chart a new pathway.This is a moment for all of us to channel our eco-anxiety,fear and anger into energy for change.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了生态焦虑。大自然的危险衰退是前所未有的,虽然我们还不知道生态焦虑对人们的影响有多大,但我们可以学会不重复那些因破坏环境而导致社会文明消失的错误。
(　　)32.Which of the following best describes “eco-anxiety”
[A]Uncertainty about the future.
[B]Anxiety about modern civilisation.
[C]Fear of changes in the living standard.
[D]Worries about the destruction of nature.
(　　)33.Why are some ancient civilisations mentioned in Paragraph 2
[A]To warn people to learn a lesson from the past.
[B]To prove the importance of ancient civilisations.
[C]To present the collapse of ancient civilisations.
[D]To add some background information on eco-anxiety.
(　　)34.Why is eco-anxiety on the rise
[A]Because people lack the knowledge about nature.
[B]Because nature is in its most dangerous state ever.
[C]Because climate issues can’t be solved effectively.
[D]Because people have limited access to natural resources.
(　　)35.How does the author feel about the global conditions for humans in the future
[A]Frustrated. [B]Doubtful.
[C]Hopeful. [D]Concerned.
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。
　　Can you tell if a person has positive character traits based on first impressions The thing is that it’s easy to be impressed by someone’s level of education,income,and job title.36.　　　 It’s usually the little things that make the biggest difference.Here are some specific ways to judge a person’s character.
37.　　　 You can perceive it when a person holds the view that he is naturally superior to someone whom he refers to as “just a busboy (餐厅勤杂工)”.A kind person will be respectful to every single person,not just to those from whom he might expect some form of return.
The best conversations occur when everyone feels heard,appreciated,and valued.People who actively listen engage in meaningful conversations.38.　　　 Moreover,speaking of talking,one should pay attention to how a person talks about others.A person with a great character is more interested in lifting others rather than bringing them down.
All people have done things that they’re not proud of.The bigger challenge is determining what to do after that.Do they own up to their mistakes 39.　　　 It’s easier to do the latter,but it shows a person’s ignorance,arrogance,and selfishness.A person of integrity will admit his mistakes and make up for them.
Even the most successful people have their share of rejections and failures.People of strong character don’t view challenges and failures as deal-breakers.40.　　　 And once at the top,they never forget to thank the people who gave them the major boost to get to the finish line.
A.In other words,they listen to talks.
B.Learning to accept failures is a sign of maturity.
C.Are they consistent in their emotions and actions
D.They see them as powerful learning opportunities.
E.Or do they immediately shift the blame onto others
F.The way people treat those they don’t know can be revealing.
G.But a person’s character is not related to these external achievements.
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。
　　Liam always wanted to be a painter.He dreamt of having his own art gallery,where people could come to 　41　 his work.Every day after school,he would sit by his window,　42　 the beautiful scenes he saw.Liam loved painting,but he 　43　showed his work to others.He feared they might not like it.
One day,the local community centre announced an art competition.The winner’s painting would be 　44　 in the town hall for everyone to see.Liam’s friends encouraged him to enter,but he 　45　.He was worried that his paintings weren’t good enough,and he feared the possibility of 　46　.However,deep inside,he also felt a small voice 　47　 him to try.
Liam decided to 　48　.He chose to paint the old oak tree.He wanted to capture (捕捉) its 　49　 and beauty,and how it seemed to stand 　50　 through every season.After many hours of work,the painting was finished.Liam took a deep breath and 　51　 it into the competition.
A week later,Liam received a letter in the mail.His heart 　52　 as he opened it,and his eyes widened with 　53　.His painting had won first place! On the day of the event in the town hall,people came up to Liam to praise his work.They said his painting made them feel 　54　,as if the tree symbolised the resilience (坚韧) they needed in their own lives.
Liam 　55　 that by taking a chance,he had not only achieved his dream but had also inspired others.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了Liam热爱绘画但因害怕他人评价而很少展示作品。当地社区中心举办艺术比赛,他在朋友的鼓励下参加了比赛,最终凭借一幅老橡树的画作赢得了第一名的故事。
(　　)41.[A]check [B]show
[C]identify [D]admire
(　　)42.[A]painting [B]describing
[C]observing [D]appreciating
(　　)43.[A]always [B]rarely
[C]consequently [D]secretly
(　　)44.[A]displayed [B]sold
[C]rented [D]awarded
(　　)45.[A]quit [B]ignored
[C]hesitated [D]agreed
(　　)46.[A]exploration [B]failure
[C]competition [D]change
(　　)47.[A]warning [B]promising
[C]forbidding [D]telling
(　　)48.[A]call it a day
[B]take it for granted
[C]keep it simple
[D]give it a shot
(　　)49.[A]attention [B]height
[C]strength [D]shade
(　　)50.[A]casually [B]proudly
[C]lonely [D]coldly
(　　)51.[A]entered [B]threw
[C]stuck [D]integrated
(　　)52.[A]pounded [B]broke
[C]softened [D]sank
(　　)53.[A]relief [B]anxiety
[C]confidence [D]disbelief
(　　)54.[A]grateful [B]familiar
[C]hopeful [D]comfortable
(　　)55.[A]forgot [B]realised
[C]recollected [D]assumed
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。
　　Chinese architecture is a testament to the nation’s rich cultural heritage,geographical diversity 56.　　　　 historical legacy.From the majestic palaces of ancient dynasties to the skyscrapers of the modern era,China’s architectural wonders never fail 57.　　　　(captivate) people around the world.As China strides into the 21st century 58.　　　　 confidence,its architectural legacy remains a beacon of creativity,resilience and cultural pride.
Overall,China’s geographical diversity has led to a variety of architectural styles,each
59.　　　　(unique) adapted to the environmental conditions and cultural traditions of its respective region.This diversity reflects the 60.　　　　(country) long history,cultural heritage,and ingenuity (独创力) in responding to the challenges of its natural landscape.Geological considerations in Chinese architecture involve the use of locally available materials to construct buildings 61.　　　　 are not only durable (耐用的) but also aesthetically pleasing.Different regions of China have access to varying geological resources,62.　　　　(lead) to the development of distinct architectural styles.
The historical evolution of Chinese architecture is a 63.　　　　(reflect) of the nation’s rich cultural heritage,ingenuity,and adaptability.In the past two centuries,China’s rapid modernisation and globalisation 64.　　　　(bring) about new challenges and opportunities for architectural innovation.Urbanisation,industrialisation,and technological advancements have led to the construction of iconic skyscrapers,avant-garde (前卫的) cultural centres,and futuristic urban developments,reshaping the urban landscape and redefining 65.　　　　 notion of Chinese architecture in the modern world.
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,你接受了校英文报的一项写作任务,要用英语写一篇有关楼兰古城消失之谜的文章。内容包括:
1.公元630年,举世闻名的楼兰古城突然销声匿迹,一直引发人们的猜测。它曾经是绿洲,众多商队在此暂作休憩;它在古代丝绸之路上占有极为重要的地位。
2.有人认为楼兰古城的消失是楼兰人乱砍滥伐所致。
3.科学家们认为给楼兰人最后一击的是瘟疫。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词语:绿洲oasis、商队caravan、瘟疫plague。
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。
When I was in middle school,my family moved to Seattle,where my parents started their new business—a small grocery store downstairs my house.As a girl of shy and reserved nature,I had to take a fresh start to fit into the city life.
One sunny day,my school announced an exciting event,a talent show for the local food bank.Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day.A buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the big day.Deep down,I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate.However,my self-doubt held me back,“I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks,and the talent show drew closer.I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma,one of the most popular girls in my class,came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class.“How about singing together in the talent show ” she grinned (笑).“I heard you singing a tune,along the way back home.I can’t help following you here.”Oh,I couldn’t believe my ears.Emma,a popular girl with a personality,acknowledged my little talent.Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice,I felt like being favoured by fortune.
　　“You two The talent show for the food bank ” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up.“A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go off in her head.“Why not practise right now upstairs I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us,she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing (排练) almost every single day after school.We brainstormed,exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene.As the days rolled by,I was feeling pretty good about our act.But the day before the performance,Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
I was completely shocked by the news.
Paragraph 2:
Finally came the big moment.

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