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核心素养提升(Unit 4)
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　　)1.How much does the chair cost now
[A]￡80. [B]￡72.
[C]￡10.
(　　)2.What is the time now
[A]4:40. [B]5:00.
[C]5:20.
(　　)3.Who can help the woman
[A]Her neighbour.
[B]Her teacher.
[C]The man.
(　　)4.Where will the woman go first
[A]To the beach.
[B]To the bank.
[C]To the toilet.
(　　)5.What are the speakers talking about
[A]A broken bridge.
[B]A traffic jam.
[C]A car accident.
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、第7题。
(　　)6.What is the conversation mainly about
[A]Applying for a passport.
[B]Growing up in a rich family.
[C]Borrowing money from a bank.
(　　)7.What kind of identification does the man have to bring tomorrow
[A]A passport.
[B]A driver’s licence.
[C]A letter from a relative.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8、第9题。
(　　)8.What happened to the boy
[A]He fought with Paul.
[B]He got lost.
[C]He was badly injured.
(　　)9.How does the woman probably feel at the end of the conversation
[A]Angry.
[B]Disappointed.
[C]Relieved.
听第8段材料,回答第10~12题。
(　　)10.What did the man lose
[A]The receipt.
[B]The wallet.
[C]The plane tickets.
(　　)11.What does the woman think of the man
[A]He is forgetful.
[B]He is too busy.
[C]He is careless.
(　　)12.Where does the woman suggest the man search
[A]In his suitcase.
[B]In his pockets.
[C]In his desk.
听第9段材料,回答第13~16题。
(　　)13.How does the man feel about the technology show
[A]A little disappointed.
[B]Quite impressed.
[C]Very confused.
(　　)14.Why is the woman concerned
[A]She thinks the man is careless about people.
[B]She has no idea what she will write for her term paper.
[C]She is afraid using robots might not be good for people.
(　　)15.According to the man,what should their country do
[A]Research the effects of robots on daily life.
[B]Become more competitive by using robots.
[C]Hire more engineers to develop new technology.
(　　)16.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
[A]Co-workers.
[B]Boss and employee.
[C]Classmates.
听第10段材料,回答第17~20题。
(　　)17.What does the speaker want to tell us about
[A]How money came into use.
[B]Something about money used in the early days.
[C]How to decide the value of money.
(　　)18.Which of the following might have been used as money in Asia
[A]Tea. [B]Salt.
[C]Nuts.
(　　)19.Who were the first people to use coin money
[A]Europeans.
[B]American Indians.
[C]Chinese.
(　　)20.Which statement is TRUE
[A]Things lowly valued by everyone may not serve as money.
[B]Salt is seldom used as a kind of money.
[C]The most common money of all was a plant of some kind.
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
Working Out Helps Quiet the Mind
　　·WARM UP
Push and pull
Start with your hands in front of your chest and inhale (吸气) through your nose.As you exhale (呼气) through your mouth,press your palms away.Make fists and inhale,pulling your arms back towards your chest.While doing this exercise,think about pushing away stress and pulling in calm.Repeat three times.
Why this move: For some,physically acting out a desired emotional state—say,calm and steadiness—can encourage your brain to experience it.Your brain is not only sending out signals to the rest of your body; it’s receiving signals from you.
·BUILD INTENSITY
Rock from side to side
Plant your feet on the ground and gently bend your knees,relaxing your shoulders.Begin rocking at the pace of your thoughts.For instance,if your mind is racing,rock quickly.Then slow down your body as a way to slow your mind.
Why this move: Rocking can calm the nervous system by creating a sense of predictable pace and steadiness in the body.
·COOL DOWN
Sigh with relief and give yourself a hug
Inhale through your nose,and as you exhale,let out a sigh.Repeat three to six times,allowing the sigh to lengthen and deepen each time.Then,embrace yourself and hold for at least 10 seconds.
Why this move: Sighing can help to bring in calm by increasing your oxygen intake and lowering your heart rate.Wrapping your arms around your body can create a sense of personal safety.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章介绍了几个有助于让大脑平静下来的方法。
(　　)21.What is the workout meant to do
[A]Relieve stress.
[B]Relax muscles.
[C]Boost energy.
[D]Improve memory.
(　　)22.How can rocking from side to side calm you
[A]By sending out signals.
[B]By adjusting body movement.
[C]By lowering the heart rate.
[D]By taking in more oxygen.
(　　)23.What can self-embrace achieve when you cool down
[A]Balance in the body.
[B]Sharpness in the brain.
[C]A feeling of security.
[D]A mind of a faster pace.
B
A young Dutch inventor is widening his effort to clean up floating (浮动的) plastic from the Pacific Ocean.He has developed a floating device to trap plastic waste moving into rivers before it reaches the oceans.
Boyan Slat was just 18 years old when he invented a system for catching waste in the oceans.He also founded an environmental group called “The Ocean Cleanup”.Its purpose is to develop the system.Years ago,Slat showed the next step: a floating device called Interceptor.It removes plastic out of rivers.The device is powered by energy from the sun.“The rivers are responsible for about 80% of plastic going into the world’s oceans,” said Slat.Three of the machines have already been used.Each machine costs a large sum of money,but the cost might drop as production increases.
Since they were used,the machines have been doing very well,collecting the plastic bottles and all the rubbish in the rivers.According to Slat,it is necessary to close “the tap”,which means preventing more plastic from reaching the oceans in the first place.He wanted to clean them all in the next five years.“This is not going to be easy,but if we do get this done,we could truly make our oceans clean again,” said Slat.
The device is designed to be safe in rivers.Its nose is shaped to change directions to keep it away from larger floating things.It works by guiding plastic waste into an opening in the front of the device.The waste is then carried inside the machine where it is dropped into containers.The device sends a text message to local operators that can come and empty it when it is full.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一位荷兰的年轻发明家发明的一种可以清除河流中塑料垃圾的装置。
(　　)24.What do we know about Interceptor
[A]It is being tested.
[B]It needs solar power to work.
[C]It can help sort waste.
[D]It is mainly used in the oceans.
(　　)25.What does the underlined phrase “the tap” refer to in Paragraph 3
[A]The rivers.
[B]The machines.
[C]The oceans.
[D]The Interceptor.
(　　)26.What’s the function of the device’s nose
[A]To empty the waste.
[B]To serve as containers.
[C]To ensure the device’s safety.
[D]To send operators text messages.
(　　)27.Where is the text most likely from
[A]A diary.
[B]A guidebook.
[C]A novel.
[D]A magazine.
C
Engineers from the University at Buffalo,Fudan University,and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have come together with funding from the National Science Foundation to produce an efficient and cost-effective device that purifies drinking water using the world’s most abundant power source—the sun.
More than 2,300 years ago,the philosopher Aristotle described the water cycle.He explained that water is heated by the sun,evaporates (蒸发) up into the air,condenses (凝结) into drops,and then falls back to the ground,pure and free of pollutants.
Professor Qiaoqiang Gan and the other engineers created a method of purifying water that builds upon Aristotle’s ancient observations.Gan’s team invented a solar water purifier that is a modern version of an evaporative solar still.This device looks like the roof of a tent,with strips of carbon-coated paper covering the top so that the paper strips hang down on the sides.The ends of the paper strips dip into a water container at the bottom.Gradually,the water in the container is absorbed by the paper.When the black carbon coating the paper is heated by the sun,the wet paper begins to dry.During evaporation,salt,dirt,bacteria,and other pollutants are trapped in the paper.As the temperature cools,water droplets begin to condense on the surface of the paper.The purified water is collected in a clean container and is ready to drink.
There are a few key advantages of the solar water purifier.First,the device is quick and efficient.The solar still can generate up to 5 gallons of clean water daily,which is enough to provide sufficient drinking water for a family.Furthermore,this solar water purifier is cheaper than other water-purification devices because it is made with inexpensive and widely available materials.
There are also disadvantages in terms of the adaptation to diverse environments on Earth and the building up of salt in the process.Currently,the engineers are working to make their purifier available worldwide.Soon,drinkable water will be purified and accessible where it is needed.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了来自布法罗大学、复旦大学和威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校的工程师们在国家科学基金会的资助下,共同研发出一种经济高效的太阳能净水设备,还介绍了该设备的工作原理和优缺点。
(　　)28.Why does the author mention Aristotle and the water cycle in the text
[A]To help illustrate the basic working principles of the invention.
[B]To add more authority to the new invention.
[C]To show the history of the solar water purifier.
[D]To catch readers’ attention and interest.
(　　)29.What is the main function of the carbon-coated paper
[A]To cover the top.
[B]To collect clean water.
[C]To hang down on the sides.
[D]To absorb water and heat from the sun.
(　　)30.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
[A]What the researchers have done.
[B]How the solar water purifier works.
[C]What the solar water purifier can do.
[D]How similar Aristotle’s observations are to the purifier.
(　　)31.What might the author think of the future of the solar water purifier
[A]Dark. [B]Uncertain.
[C]Promising. [D]Unpredictable.
D
Scientists increasingly are aiming to move animals endangered by rising temperatures to new areas where they have never lived before in an effort to save them.One example is a project in Hawaii that moved,or relocated,a seabird species from one island to another about 800 kilometres away.
Traditionally,scientists have considered the idea of species relocation (迁移) risky.This is because it can cause problems for existing native animals.But some scientists now believe relocation is necessary to save threatened species.Moves have already been considered for several species,including birds,lizards,butterflies and even plants.
The relocation in Hawaii included the Tristram’s Storm Petrel,a seabird that is native to low-lying islands in Hawaii and Japan.The project moved about 40 young birds from Hawaii’s Tern Island to Oahu,one of the state’s biggest islands.The Tristram’s Storm Petrel is considered at risk of dying out.
　　Tern Island is now just 1.8 metres above sea level.Scientists fear the island may disappear completely if the sea level there continues to rise.Scientists hope the relocated animals can some day be returned to their native environments if conditions change.
Some lawmakers in western states of the USA,including Montana,New Mexico and Arizona,are against the proposal.They say moving species to new places could create environmental problems and result in an “invasive (入侵的) species”.
Federal officials are expected to decide the proposal.Jason McLachlan is a biologist,who thinks the government proposal shows an important change “in the way we think of species protection and conservation”.
Pacific Rim Conservation’s Yander Werf said that to save storm petrels,scientists need to act before populations have crashed.“In 30 years,there will certainly be few such birds,if we don’t do anything about it,” he said.
James Watson is a scientist at the University of Queensland in Australia.He said,“Many,
many species must be moved,or they could go out of existence.” Watson added that the increasing number of wildfires has forced some relocations of animals.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家们越来越多地致力于将因气温上升而濒临灭绝的动物转移到它们从未生活过的新地区,以拯救它们。
(　　)32.What’s the problem with the Tristram’s Storm Petrel
[A]It is dying of hunger.
[B]It is losing its young birds.
[C]It is being hunted like crazy.
[D]It faces the risk of losing home.
(　　)33.Why are some lawmakers against the idea of species relocation
[A]Because it has no chance of success.
[B]Because it costs a lot of money.
[C]Because it could harm native species.
[D]Because it damages the relocated animals.
(　　)34.What do Yander Werf and James Watson have in common
[A]They support moving species.
[B]They stress the risk of wildfires.
[C]They work for the same organisation.
[D]They only care for endangered species.
(　　)35.What can be the best title for the text
[A]Helping Birds Return Home
[B]Moving Species to New Areas
[C]Creating Home for Wildlife
[D]Protecting Animals on Sinking Islands
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Virtually,there is nothing that man cannot do.Only what he has to do is keep doing and doing without being discouraged.Success will come some day or other,though it may apparently be the conception about something that it cannot be done.36.　　　 But the reality is that man’s success depends on whether he can do the toughest tasks successfully.It is because our life is complicated and tough.And to succeed in this tough battle,perseverance and hard work are a must.37.　　　 We can prove this fact when we look at the reality of life and the history of man’s success.Perseverance helps us do what we otherwise would consider impossible to do.
What the world-famous scientist Isaac Newton had done by twelve years’ constant hard work was burnt out by his pet dog.But that could not discourage him a little.38.　　　 It is only for his undefeated perseverance that we have been able to have many inventions and discoveries.
39.　　　 He went through thick and thin to reach his destination after months of the strenuous (艰苦的) voyage on the sea.He discovered the way from Spain to America and offered the world a new route of communication with America.This outcome of his perseverance will be generated by the world forever.
All the great men in history have written their names in golden letters by means of perseverance.40.　　　 If we all are perseverant in whatever we do,we are sure to stand out as a successful person in the near future.
A.Every action has its reaction.
B.It is a unique precondition to success in life.
C.In human life,perseverance plays a very important role.
D.Their success will always remain as perfect examples to us.
E.Columbus has left us an adventurous story of perseverance.
F.The task that is easily done at the first attempt is undoubtedly very easy.
G.He was able to do it again through years of hard work and perseverance.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项。
Do you think you have what it takes to be a successful scientist A successful scientist is generally a good observer.He/She makes full use of the facts he/she observes.He/She doesn’t accept ideas which are not 　41　 on obvious facts,and therefore 　42　 to accept authority as the only reason for truth.He/She always checks ideas 　43　 and makes experiments to prove them.
The rise of modern science may perhaps be considered to 　44　 as far back as the time of Roger Bacon,the wonderful philosopher of Oxford.He was probably the first person in the Middle Ages to 　45　 that we should learn science by observing and experimenting on the things around us,and he himself 　46　 many important truths.
However,Galileo,who lived more than 300 years later,was the greatest of several great men in Italy,France,Germany and England,who began to show how many important 　47　 could be discovered by observation.Before Galileo,learned men believed that large bodies fell more 　48　 towards the earth than small ones,because Aristotle said so.But Galileo went to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and dropped two 　49　 stones,proving Aristotle was wrong.It is Galileo’s 　50　 of going directly to nature,and proving our 　51　 and theories by experiment,that has 　52　 all the discoveries of modern science.
What 　53　 those people good scientists From the example of Galileo,we can see
　54　 that successful scientists are those whose observations have 　55　 better results.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。作者通过实例阐述了自己的观点:成功的科学家应该是一个很好的观察者,不能盲目相信他人,应该通过观察和实验来获得正确的观点和理论。
(　　)41.[A]depended [B]based
[C]insisted [D]centred
(　　)42.[A]refuses [B]desires
[C]intends [D]regrets
(　　)43.[A]casually [B]carefully
[C]quickly [D]privately
(　　)44.[A]look [B]keep
[C]date [D]turn
(　　)45.[A]command [B]suspect
[C]predict [D]conclude
故选D。
(　　)46.[A]brought [B]recorded
[C]discovered [D]announced
(　　)47.[A]truths [B]problems
[C]investigations [D]subjects
(　　)48.[A]slowly [B]rapidly
[C]lightly [D]heavily
(　　)49.[A]big [B]small
[C]similar [D]unequal
(　　)50.[A]spirit [B]skill
[C]theory [D]wish
(　　)51.[A]plans [B]opinions
[C]world [D]ability
(　　)52.[A]led to [B]came with
[C]set up [D]put forward
故选A。
(　　)53.[A]promises [B]prevents
[C]considers [D]makes
(　　)54.[A]likely [B]clearly
[C]naturally [D]unwillingly
(　　)55.[A]foreseen [B]rejected
[C]produced [D]challenged
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Citizen science is science for everyone.Specifically,citizen science is when the public
56.　　　　 (voluntary) helps conduct research.Most citizen scientists collect data with tools provided 57.　　　 　 project directors.These data help professional scientists answer
58.　　　　 (science) questions and solve important problems.Anyone can be a citizen scientist.All it takes is some time,59.　　　　 (curious) and a sense of wonder.
Why is the term “citizen science” used Most people and organisations in this field intend “citizen” 60.　　　　 (mean) a general citizen of the world,not a legally-defined citizen of a country.When someone mentions “citizen science”,there tends to be 61.　　　　 immediate understanding of what they’re talking about.
Community science is one particular type of citizen science—one in 62.　　　　 a community drives the project.In community science,a community may pose the research question,decide what type of data to collect,or use the results to inform some action.There
63.　　　　 (be) typically a professional scientist or organisation that works together with the community.
Another reason is that science is for everyone,no matter whether you 64.　　 　　 (participate) in science or not in the past.Citizen science is devoted to making science inclusive to all and 65.　　 　　 (ensure) that every person has the right and the opportunity to participate in science.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校上周举办了以“智创科技触碰未来”为主题的科技节活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.介绍活动目的;
2.介绍活动内容;
3.说明活动反响。
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:智创科技触碰未来Innovation and Technology,Touching the Future
A Successful Science Festival
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“What am I doing wrong ” Jasmine Wilson thought to herself as she heavily breathed.
Her breathing could be heard from nearby but was drowned out by the firm steps of several pairs of feet hitting the ground,each desperately pushing forward to get to the finish line before the other.It was her first track meet,and she had almost given up midway through the race.
She didn’t know why she had decided to choose track and field as an after-school activity.
As she tried to think of a reason why she had chosen to do a sport that requires a lot of hard training instead of something easier,she assumed that she had simply wanted to try it out.
Track practice was much harder than she had expected and very exhausting.At least,
that’s what it felt like to her.When she observed her teammates,they seemed to run effortlessly.
She wanted to be like them,but it was difficult.
“Ms Wilson,do you have a goal in mind ” Betty Jones,the coach of the track team asked Jasmine one day after practice.“I just want you to think about that.What are you running for Who are you running for What will you get out of this experience,and how will that help your overall goal These are questions that you really need to consider,Ms Wilson.” The older woman placed a hand on Jasmine’s shoulder with a firm look.“You don’t have to answer me right now,but I look forward to hearing your answers.”
At the race,small beads of sweat (汗珠) ran down the sides of Jasmine’s flushed face and dripped onto the faded letters of the high school track team’s uniform,which was close to her skin.Jasmine could barely focus on the present moment because her heart was pounding too loud in her ears.
Then she heard someone ask,“Wilson! Ms Wilson,are you all right ” The familiar voice brought her back to her senses.
注意:续写词数应为 150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
　　When she looked up,it was the coach of their team,Betty Jones.
Paragraph 2:
　　Jasmine took a deep breath and suddenly felt full of energy.核心素养提升(Unit 4)
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　　)1.How much does the chair cost now
[A]￡80. [B]￡72.
[C]￡10.
(　　)2.What is the time now
[A]4:40. [B]5:00.
[C]5:20.
(　　)3.Who can help the woman
[A]Her neighbour.
[B]Her teacher.
[C]The man.
(　　)4.Where will the woman go first
[A]To the beach.
[B]To the bank.
[C]To the toilet.
(　　)5.What are the speakers talking about
[A]A broken bridge.
[B]A traffic jam.
[C]A car accident.
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、第7题。
(　　)6.What is the conversation mainly about
[A]Applying for a passport.
[B]Growing up in a rich family.
[C]Borrowing money from a bank.
(　　)7.What kind of identification does the man have to bring tomorrow
[A]A passport.
[B]A driver’s licence.
[C]A letter from a relative.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8、第9题。
(　　)8.What happened to the boy
[A]He fought with Paul.
[B]He got lost.
[C]He was badly injured.
(　　)9.How does the woman probably feel at the end of the conversation
[A]Angry.
[B]Disappointed.
[C]Relieved.
听第8段材料,回答第10~12题。
(　　)10.What did the man lose
[A]The receipt.
[B]The wallet.
[C]The plane tickets.
(　　)11.What does the woman think of the man
[A]He is forgetful.
[B]He is too busy.
[C]He is careless.
(　　)12.Where does the woman suggest the man search
[A]In his suitcase.
[B]In his pockets.
[C]In his desk.
听第9段材料,回答第13~16题。
(　　)13.How does the man feel about the technology show
[A]A little disappointed.
[B]Quite impressed.
[C]Very confused.
(　　)14.Why is the woman concerned
[A]She thinks the man is careless about people.
[B]She has no idea what she will write for her term paper.
[C]She is afraid using robots might not be good for people.
(　　)15.According to the man,what should their country do
[A]Research the effects of robots on daily life.
[B]Become more competitive by using robots.
[C]Hire more engineers to develop new technology.
(　　)16.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
[A]Co-workers.
[B]Boss and employee.
[C]Classmates.
听第10段材料,回答第17~20题。
(　　)17.What does the speaker want to tell us about
[A]How money came into use.
[B]Something about money used in the early days.
[C]How to decide the value of money.
(　　)18.Which of the following might have been used as money in Asia
[A]Tea. [B]Salt.
[C]Nuts.
(　　)19.Who were the first people to use coin money
[A]Europeans.
[B]American Indians.
[C]Chinese.
(　　)20.Which statement is TRUE
[A]Things lowly valued by everyone may not serve as money.
[B]Salt is seldom used as a kind of money.
[C]The most common money of all was a plant of some kind.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
W:Excuse me,I’m interested in that chair—the one for eighty pounds.
M:Actually,there’s ten percent off everything in the shop this week.
(Text 2)
M:I’m going to visit my aunt in New York.I told her to meet me at the airport at 5:00.
See,we’ll reach there very soon.
W:Yes,in 20 minutes.
(Text 3)
W:I’m making a card for my language teacher.I can’t remember the German for “Get better soon”.
M:Why don’t you ask your neighbour Ingrid She speaks German fluently.
(Text 4)
M:Hey,Lynn.What’s up Are you heading to the beach,too
W:I’m trying to get there as fast as I can.By the way,I need to deposit some money at the bank.But first,I’ve really got to find a ladies’ room!
(Text 5)
W:John,listen to the traffic news.Due to a bridge falling down,moving is very difficult around Norcombe Central Station.
M:Terrible.And the police recommend buses and cars should avoid the area for the time being.
第二节
(Text 6)
W:I’m not able to help you with such an unusual request,Mr DeBeers.Why would someone so rich need to borrow $10,000
M:That’s the funny thing,Ms Rothschild.I’m not who you think I am.I’m a distant relation to those wealthy people.We just share the same last name.I’m actually quite poor.
W:Hmm...well,in this case,the bank will have to make sure you are who you say you are.Do you have any ID with you
M:Yes,I brought my driver’s licence.
W:I think we’ll need more than that to check your identity.Do you have a passport
M:Yes,but I left it at home.
W:Then,please bring it with you tomorrow.
(Text 7)
M:Hello,Mum,it’s me.Look,I know you must be really angry and I’m very sorry.We didn’t mean to get lost.
W:Oh,Peter,it’s so good to hear your voice!We’ve been worried about you.We were sure this phone call would be bad news.I mean,it’s been three days!Are you really OK
M:Yeah,Paul’s got slight injuries from his fall out on the hills,but other than that,yeah,we’re doing fine.
W:Well,thank goodness!When do you think you’ll be able to get home
M:The day after tomorrow.
(Text 8)
M:I can’t find the receipt for my plane tickets from that trip I took last week.
W:Not again,Phil!This is the third time this week you’ve lost something.
M:I need to find that receipt,or my company won’t pay me back for my plane tickets.I’ve looked in my desk,in the wallet,in the pockets...
W:If I were you,I’d check the suitcase you were using during the trip.Remember what happened last time
M:Oh,yeah,thanks a lot.I think I lost it there.
(Text 9)
M:Did you see those robots They were so smart!I can’t believe how many different kinds there were at the technology show.They could do so many things,too!Even activities that I thought could only be done by human hands!
W:It’s really amazing.
M:I understand why they say that the world’s future is in robots.They will change society!
W:That’s exactly what I’m afraid of.Can we predict what the consequences will be
M:Well,it is hard to say.
W:I’m worried what the average person will experience as they communicate with robots on a daily basis.We are already surrounded by technology day and night in this modern society.Will some people completely lose the ability to form relationships with other people These are some of the questions I’ll be researching for my term paper.
M:I understand your concerns,but I think our country needs to become more competitive with other countries that are also developing this technology.We can ask Prof. Smith to talk a bit more about this in his next class.
(Text 10)
M:Good morning everybody.My topic for today is “Early Money”.I’m going to tell you something about money used in the early days.To be honest,we know little about how early people came to use money,but we do know some of the things that have been used as money.In early times in some European countries,salt was difficult to get.It was used as money.In some parts of Asia,tea was used for money.The American Indians used nuts and other things.Perhaps the most common money of all was an animal of some kind.In some places today,cows are still used as a kind of money.So you see,things highly valued by everybody may serve as money.The Chinese were the first people to use coins as money.
【答案】 1~5　BAACB　　6~10　CABCA
11~15　CABCB　　16~20　CBACA
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
Working Out Helps Quiet the Mind
　　·WARM UP
Push and pull
Start with your hands in front of your chest and inhale (吸气) through your nose.As you exhale (呼气) through your mouth,press your palms away.Make fists and inhale,pulling your arms back towards your chest.While doing this exercise,think about pushing away stress and pulling in calm.Repeat three times.
Why this move: For some,physically acting out a desired emotional state—say,calm and steadiness—can encourage your brain to experience it.Your brain is not only sending out signals to the rest of your body; it’s receiving signals from you.
·BUILD INTENSITY
Rock from side to side
Plant your feet on the ground and gently bend your knees,relaxing your shoulders.Begin rocking at the pace of your thoughts.For instance,if your mind is racing,rock quickly.Then slow down your body as a way to slow your mind.
Why this move: Rocking can calm the nervous system by creating a sense of predictable pace and steadiness in the body.
·COOL DOWN
Sigh with relief and give yourself a hug
Inhale through your nose,and as you exhale,let out a sigh.Repeat three to six times,allowing the sigh to lengthen and deepen each time.Then,embrace yourself and hold for at least 10 seconds.
Why this move: Sighing can help to bring in calm by increasing your oxygen intake and lowering your heart rate.Wrapping your arms around your body can create a sense of personal safety.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章介绍了几个有助于让大脑平静下来的方法。
(　　)21.What is the workout meant to do
[A]Relieve stress.
[B]Relax muscles.
[C]Boost energy.
[D]Improve memory.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据·WARM UP部分中的“While doing this exercise...and pulling in calm.”,·BUILD INTENSITY部分中的“Rocking can...in the body.”及·COOL DOWN部分中的“Sighing can help to bring in calm...and lowering your heart rate.”可知,本文表明通过一系列动作,练习者能感受到平静,从而达到减轻压力的目的。因此,该运动旨在缓解压力。故选A。
(　　)22.How can rocking from side to side calm you
[A]By sending out signals.
[B]By adjusting body movement.
[C]By lowering the heart rate.
[D]By taking in more oxygen.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据·BUILD INTENSITY部分中的第一段内容可知,根据思维节奏左右摇摆,然后逐渐放慢身体的速度,从而达到放慢思维的效果。因此,左右摇摆是通过调整身体运动来使自己平静的。故选B。
(　　)23.What can self-embrace achieve when you cool down
[A]Balance in the body.
[B]Sharpness in the brain.
[C]A feeling of security.
[D]A mind of a faster pace.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据·COOL DOWN部分中的最后一句可知,拥抱自己能带来个人安全感。因此,在放松的过程中,自我拥抱可以获得安全感。故选C。
B
A young Dutch inventor is widening his effort to clean up floating (浮动的) plastic from the Pacific Ocean.He has developed a floating device to trap plastic waste moving into rivers before it reaches the oceans.
Boyan Slat was just 18 years old when he invented a system for catching waste in the oceans.He also founded an environmental group called “The Ocean Cleanup”.Its purpose is to develop the system.Years ago,Slat showed the next step: a floating device called Interceptor.It removes plastic out of rivers.The device is powered by energy from the sun.“The rivers are responsible for about 80% of plastic going into the world’s oceans,” said Slat.Three of the machines have already been used.Each machine costs a large sum of money,but the cost might drop as production increases.
Since they were used,the machines have been doing very well,collecting the plastic bottles and all the rubbish in the rivers.According to Slat,it is necessary to close “the tap”,which means preventing more plastic from reaching the oceans in the first place.He wanted to clean them all in the next five years.“This is not going to be easy,but if we do get this done,we could truly make our oceans clean again,” said Slat.
The device is designed to be safe in rivers.Its nose is shaped to change directions to keep it away from larger floating things.It works by guiding plastic waste into an opening in the front of the device.The waste is then carried inside the machine where it is dropped into containers.The device sends a text message to local operators that can come and empty it when it is full.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一位荷兰的年轻发明家发明的一种可以清除河流中塑料垃圾的装置。
(　　)24.What do we know about Interceptor
[A]It is being tested.
[B]It needs solar power to work.
[C]It can help sort waste.
[D]It is mainly used in the oceans.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The device is powered by energy from the sun.”可知,这台设备是以太阳能为动力的。故选B。
(　　)25.What does the underlined phrase “the tap” refer to in Paragraph 3
[A]The rivers.
[B]The machines.
[C]The oceans.
[D]The Interceptor.
【答案】 A
【解析】 猜测短语题。根据第三段的前两句可知,自使用以来,这些机器一直运转良好,收集了河流里的塑料瓶和所有垃圾。根据Slat的说法,关闭“水龙头”是必要的,这就意味着首先要防止更多的塑料进入海洋。根据本段内容可知,塑料和垃圾是随着河流进入海洋的,因此“the tap”指的是河流。故选A。
(　　)26.What’s the function of the device’s nose
[A]To empty the waste.
[B]To serve as containers.
[C]To ensure the device’s safety.
[D]To send operators text messages.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段的前两句可知,该装置在河流中是安全的,它的头部可以使其转变方向,以远离较大的漂浮物,即头部的作用是确保装置的安全。故选C。
(　　)27.Where is the text most likely from
[A]A diary.
[B]A guidebook.
[C]A novel.
[D]A magazine.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是第一段内容可知,文章主要介绍了一位荷兰的年轻发明家发明的一种可以清除河流中塑料垃圾的装置。因此本文属于科技说明文,由此推知这篇文章很有可能出自一本杂志。故选D。
C
Engineers from the University at Buffalo,Fudan University,and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have come together with funding from the National Science Foundation to produce an efficient and cost-effective device that purifies drinking water using the world’s most abundant power source—the sun.
More than 2,300 years ago,the philosopher Aristotle described the water cycle.He explained that water is heated by the sun,evaporates (蒸发) up into the air,condenses (凝结) into drops,and then falls back to the ground,pure and free of pollutants.
Professor Qiaoqiang Gan and the other engineers created a method of purifying water that builds upon Aristotle’s ancient observations.Gan’s team invented a solar water purifier that is a modern version of an evaporative solar still.This device looks like the roof of a tent,with strips of carbon-coated paper covering the top so that the paper strips hang down on the sides.The ends of the paper strips dip into a water container at the bottom.Gradually,the water in the container is absorbed by the paper.When the black carbon coating the paper is heated by the sun,the wet paper begins to dry.During evaporation,salt,dirt,bacteria,and other pollutants are trapped in the paper.As the temperature cools,water droplets begin to condense on the surface of the paper.The purified water is collected in a clean container and is ready to drink.
There are a few key advantages of the solar water purifier.First,the device is quick and efficient.The solar still can generate up to 5 gallons of clean water daily,which is enough to provide sufficient drinking water for a family.Furthermore,this solar water purifier is cheaper than other water-purification devices because it is made with inexpensive and widely available materials.
There are also disadvantages in terms of the adaptation to diverse environments on Earth and the building up of salt in the process.Currently,the engineers are working to make their purifier available worldwide.Soon,drinkable water will be purified and accessible where it is needed.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了来自布法罗大学、复旦大学和威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校的工程师们在国家科学基金会的资助下,共同研发出一种经济高效的太阳能净水设备,还介绍了该设备的工作原理和优缺点。
(　　)28.Why does the author mention Aristotle and the water cycle in the text
[A]To help illustrate the basic working principles of the invention.
[B]To add more authority to the new invention.
[C]To show the history of the solar water purifier.
[D]To catch readers’ attention and interest.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知,作者提到亚里士多德是为了介绍太阳能净水设备的基本工作原理。故选A。
(　　)29.What is the main function of the carbon-coated paper
[A]To cover the top.
[B]To collect clean water.
[C]To hang down on the sides.
[D]To absorb water and heat from the sun.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Gradually,the water in the container is...the wet paper begins to dry.”可知,碳涂层纸的主要功能是吸水和吸收太阳的热量。故选D。
(　　)30.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
[A]What the researchers have done.
[B]How the solar water purifier works.
[C]What the solar water purifier can do.
[D]How similar Aristotle’s observations are to the purifier.
【答案】 B
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第三段内容可知,本段主要讲述了新发明的太阳能净水设备是怎么工作的。故选B。
(　　)31.What might the author think of the future of the solar water purifier
[A]Dark. [B]Uncertain.
[C]Promising. [D]Unpredictable.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,作者对该太阳能净水设备即将在全世界推广充满希望和信心。故选C。
D
Scientists increasingly are aiming to move animals endangered by rising temperatures to new areas where they have never lived before in an effort to save them.One example is a project in Hawaii that moved,or relocated,a seabird species from one island to another about 800 kilometres away.
Traditionally,scientists have considered the idea of species relocation (迁移) risky.This is because it can cause problems for existing native animals.But some scientists now believe relocation is necessary to save threatened species.Moves have already been considered for several species,including birds,lizards,butterflies and even plants.
The relocation in Hawaii included the Tristram’s Storm Petrel,a seabird that is native to low-lying islands in Hawaii and Japan.The project moved about 40 young birds from Hawaii’s Tern Island to Oahu,one of the state’s biggest islands.The Tristram’s Storm Petrel is considered at risk of dying out.
　　Tern Island is now just 1.8 metres above sea level.Scientists fear the island may disappear completely if the sea level there continues to rise.Scientists hope the relocated animals can some day be returned to their native environments if conditions change.
Some lawmakers in western states of the USA,including Montana,New Mexico and Arizona,are against the proposal.They say moving species to new places could create environmental problems and result in an “invasive (入侵的) species”.
Federal officials are expected to decide the proposal.Jason McLachlan is a biologist,who thinks the government proposal shows an important change “in the way we think of species protection and conservation”.
Pacific Rim Conservation’s Yander Werf said that to save storm petrels,scientists need to act before populations have crashed.“In 30 years,there will certainly be few such birds,if we don’t do anything about it,” he said.
James Watson is a scientist at the University of Queensland in Australia.He said,“Many,
many species must be moved,or they could go out of existence.” Watson added that the increasing number of wildfires has forced some relocations of animals.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家们越来越多地致力于将因气温上升而濒临灭绝的动物转移到它们从未生活过的新地区,以拯救它们。
(　　)32.What’s the problem with the Tristram’s Storm Petrel
[A]It is dying of hunger.
[B]It is losing its young birds.
[C]It is being hunted like crazy.
[D]It faces the risk of losing home.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段内容以及第四段的前两句可知,褐翅叉尾海燕所居住的岛屿有可能会消失,所以它们将会面临失去栖息地的危险。故选D。
(　　)33.Why are some lawmakers against the idea of species relocation
[A]Because it has no chance of success.
[B]Because it costs a lot of money.
[C]Because it could harm native species.
[D]Because it damages the relocated animals.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知,一些立法者反对这一提议是怕造成环境问题,导致出现“入侵物种”,对当地物种造成伤害。故选C。
(　　)34.What do Yander Werf and James Watson have in common
[A]They support moving species.
[B]They stress the risk of wildfires.
[C]They work for the same organisation.
[D]They only care for endangered species.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容以及最后一段内容可知,这两人都认为迁移物种对于保护濒危动物是有利的,所以他们俩都是支持迁移物种这一方法的。故选A。
(　　)35.What can be the best title for the text
[A]Helping Birds Return Home
[B]Moving Species to New Areas
[C]Creating Home for Wildlife
[D]Protecting Animals on Sinking Islands
【答案】 B
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据第一段的第一句以及第二段的前三句再结合全文可知,文章主要介绍了科学家们开始将因气温上升而濒临灭绝的动物转移到它们从未生活过的新地区,以拯救它们。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Virtually,there is nothing that man cannot do.Only what he has to do is keep doing and doing without being discouraged.Success will come some day or other,though it may apparently be the conception about something that it cannot be done.36.　　　 But the reality is that man’s success depends on whether he can do the toughest tasks successfully.It is because our life is complicated and tough.And to succeed in this tough battle,perseverance and hard work are a must.37.　　　 We can prove this fact when we look at the reality of life and the history of man’s success.Perseverance helps us do what we otherwise would consider impossible to do.
What the world-famous scientist Isaac Newton had done by twelve years’ constant hard work was burnt out by his pet dog.But that could not discourage him a little.38.　　　 It is only for his undefeated perseverance that we have been able to have many inventions and discoveries.
39.　　　 He went through thick and thin to reach his destination after months of the strenuous (艰苦的) voyage on the sea.He discovered the way from Spain to America and offered the world a new route of communication with America.This outcome of his perseverance will be generated by the world forever.
All the great men in history have written their names in golden letters by means of perseverance.40.　　　 If we all are perseverant in whatever we do,we are sure to stand out as a successful person in the near future.
A.Every action has its reaction.
B.It is a unique precondition to success in life.
C.In human life,perseverance plays a very important role.
D.Their success will always remain as perfect examples to us.
E.Columbus has left us an adventurous story of perseverance.
F.The task that is easily done at the first attempt is undoubtedly very easy.
G.He was able to do it again through years of hard work and perseverance.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。文章通过列举牛顿、哥伦布的经历,论述了在通向成功的道路上坚持不懈的重要性。
36.【答案】 F
【解析】 根据空后一句可知,此处说明人的成功在于是否能够成功地完成最难的任务,F项与下文为转折关系,选项中的task与下文中的tasks相呼应。故选F。
37.【答案】 B
【解析】 根据空前一句可知,毅力和努力是成功的必要条件,B项能够衔接上文,选项中的It指代上文中的“毅力和努力”这一必要条件。故选B。
38.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据空前一句可知,此处是说牛顿12年努力的成果被他的爱犬给毁了,G项能够衔接上文,选项中的He指代上文中的the world-famous scientist Isaac Newton,且选项中的do it again与前文呼应。故选G。
39.【答案】 E
【解析】 根据下文可知,此处提到的人物是一位航海家,E项符合本段语境,下文中的He指代的是选项中的Columbus,下文则是阐述了哥伦布的冒险经历及其意义。故选E。
40.【答案】 D
【解析】 根据空前一句可知,成就大事业的人都具备坚韧不拔的毅力,D项衔接上文,选项中的Their对应上文中的All the great men。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。
Do you think you have what it takes to be a successful scientist A successful scientist is generally a good observer.He/She makes full use of the facts he/she observes.He/She doesn’t accept ideas which are not 　41　 on obvious facts,and therefore 　42　 to accept authority as the only reason for truth.He/She always checks ideas 　43　 and makes experiments to prove them.
The rise of modern science may perhaps be considered to 　44　 as far back as the time of Roger Bacon,the wonderful philosopher of Oxford.He was probably the first person in the Middle Ages to 　45　 that we should learn science by observing and experimenting on the things around us,and he himself 　46　 many important truths.
However,Galileo,who lived more than 300 years later,was the greatest of several great men in Italy,France,Germany and England,who began to show how many important 　47　 could be discovered by observation.Before Galileo,learned men believed that large bodies fell more 　48　 towards the earth than small ones,because Aristotle said so.But Galileo went to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and dropped two 　49　 stones,proving Aristotle was wrong.It is Galileo’s 　50　 of going directly to nature,and proving our 　51　 and theories by experiment,that has 　52　 all the discoveries of modern science.
What 　53　 those people good scientists From the example of Galileo,we can see
　54　 that successful scientists are those whose observations have 　55　 better results.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。作者通过实例阐述了自己的观点:成功的科学家应该是一个很好的观察者,不能盲目相信他人,应该通过观察和实验来获得正确的观点和理论。
(　　)41.[A]depended [B]based
[C]insisted [D]centred
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“He/She makes full use of the facts he/she observes.”可知,成功的科学家充分利用观察到的事实,所以不接受没有事实根据的想法。be based on意为“以……为根据/依据”。故选B。
(　　)42.[A]refuses [B]desires
[C]intends [D]regrets
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“He/She doesn’t accept ideas which are not 　41　 on obvious facts”可知,前后为因果关系,不接受没有事实根据的想法,因此拒绝(refuses)接受权威是唯一的真理。故选A。
(　　)43.[A]casually [B]carefully
[C]quickly [D]privately
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据语境可知,此处介绍的是成功的科学家的品质,故应为仔细(carefully)核实想法。故选B。
(　　)44.[A]look [B]keep
[C]date [D]turn
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“He was probably the first person...on the things around us”可知,罗杰·培根可能是中世纪第一个提出我们应该通过观察和实验来学习科学的人,因此现代科学的兴起可能追溯(date)到他所在的时期。故选C。
(　　)45.[A]command [B]suspect
[C]predict [D]conclude
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据语境可知,培根断定(conclude)我们应该通过观察和实验来学习科学。
故选D。
(　　)46.[A]brought [B]recorded
[C]discovered [D]announced
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“many important truths”可知,他本人发现了(discovered)很多重要的真理。故选C。
(　　)47.[A]truths [B]problems
[C]investigations [D]subjects
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“could be discovered by observation”以及上文“many important truths”可知,很多真理(truths)可以通过观察被发现。故选A。
(　　)48.[A]slowly [B]rapidly
[C]lightly [D]heavily
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“proving Aristotle was wrong”以及常识可知,本句说的是亚里士多德的一个错误观点:大的物体比小的物体下落得更快(rapidly)。故选B。
(　　)49.[A]big [B]small
[C]similar [D]unequal
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“proving Aristotle was wrong”以及常识可知,此处表示使用了两块大小不同的(unequal)石头。故选D。
(　　)50.[A]spirit [B]skill
[C]theory [D]wish
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据语境可知,这是伽利略的科学精神(spirit)的具体表现。故选A。
(　　)51.[A]plans [B]opinions
[C]world [D]ability
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“and theories by experiment”可知,此处表示通过实验证明我们的观点(opinions)和理论。故选B。
(　　)52.[A]led to [B]came with
[C]set up [D]put forward
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据“proving our 　51　 and theories by experiment”可知,正是伽利略的走向自然,用实验来证明我们的观点和理论的精神引导出了(led to)现代科学的所有发现。
故选A。
(　　)53.[A]promises [B]prevents
[C]considers [D]makes
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“Do you think you have what it takes to be a successful scientist ”可知,此处指是什么让那些人成为(makes)优秀的科学家。故选D。
(　　)54.[A]likely [B]clearly
[C]naturally [D]unwillingly
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据语境可知,从伽利略的事例中我们可以很清楚地(clearly)看到,成功的科学家是那些通过观察获得了更好的结果的人。故选B。
(　　)55.[A]foreseen [B]rejected
[C]produced [D]challenged
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“better results”可知,此处指那些科学家们的观察产生了(produced)更好的结果。故选C。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Citizen science is science for everyone.Specifically,citizen science is when the public
56.　　　　 (voluntary) helps conduct research.Most citizen scientists collect data with tools provided 57.　　　 　 project directors.These data help professional scientists answer
58.　　　　 (science) questions and solve important problems.Anyone can be a citizen scientist.All it takes is some time,59.　　　　 (curious) and a sense of wonder.
Why is the term “citizen science” used Most people and organisations in this field intend “citizen” 60.　　　　 (mean) a general citizen of the world,not a legally-defined citizen of a country.When someone mentions “citizen science”,there tends to be 61.　　　　 immediate understanding of what they’re talking about.
Community science is one particular type of citizen science—one in 62.　　　　 a community drives the project.In community science,a community may pose the research question,decide what type of data to collect,or use the results to inform some action.There
63.　　　　 (be) typically a professional scientist or organisation that works together with the community.
Another reason is that science is for everyone,no matter whether you 64.　　 　　 (participate) in science or not in the past.Citizen science is devoted to making science inclusive to all and 65.　　 　　 (ensure) that every person has the right and the opportunity to participate in science.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。公民科学是面向大众的科学,是指公众自愿帮助进行研究的科学种类。文章对这一科学种类进行了详细介绍。
56.【答案】 voluntarily
【解析】 考查副词。设空处修饰动词helps,应用副词作状语,voluntarily意为“自愿地”。故填voluntarily。
57.【答案】 by
【解析】 考查介词。根据project directors可知,此处是指由项目主管提供的工具,应用介词by引出动作的发出者。故填by。
58.【答案】 scientific
【解析】 考查形容词。设空处修饰名词questions,应用形容词形式作定语,scientific意为“科学的”。故填scientific。
59.【答案】 curiosity
【解析】 考查名词。根据some time和a sense of wonder可知,设空处应用名词。故填curiosity。
60.【答案】 to mean
【解析】 考查动词不定式。intend sb to do sth意为“打算让某人做某事”,设空处应用动词不定式作宾语补足语。故填to mean。
61.【答案】 an
【解析】 考查冠词。名词understanding意为“理解”,此处为可数名词,且第一次出现,应用不定冠词表泛指,且immediate以元音音素开头。故填an。
62.【答案】 which
【解析】 考查定语从句。根据a community drives the project可知,此处是指在社区科学的范畴里,定语从句中缺少介词in的宾语,且先行词为one,应用which。故填which。
63.【答案】 is
【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。此处描述客观事实,应用一般现在时;there be句型适用“就近原则”,be动词应用单数形式。故填is。
64.【答案】 participated
【解析】 考查动词的时态。分析句子结构可知,设空处为从句谓语动词,结合时间状语in the past可知,设空处应用一般过去时。故填participated。
65.【答案】 ensuring
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。be devoted to doing sth意为“致力于做某事”,设空处应用动名词作宾语。故填ensuring。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校上周举办了以“智创科技触碰未来”为主题的科技节活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.介绍活动目的;
2.介绍活动内容;
3.说明活动反响。
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:智创科技触碰未来Innovation and Technology,Touching the Future
A Successful Science Festival
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
A Successful Science Festival
Last week,our school held a Science Festival themed “Innovation and Technology,
Touching the Future”.The purpose of the event was to inspire students to embrace science and technology and foster innovation.
The festival included various activities such as interactive exhibitions,hands-on workshops,and expert presentations on robotics and coding.The highlight was the science fair,where students showcased their innovative projects,demonstrating their creativity and technical skills.
The event was well-received by students and teachers alike.The festival started a passion for science and technology,making it an unforgettable and educational experience for all.
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“What am I doing wrong ” Jasmine Wilson thought to herself as she heavily breathed.
Her breathing could be heard from nearby but was drowned out by the firm steps of several pairs of feet hitting the ground,each desperately pushing forward to get to the finish line before the other.It was her first track meet,and she had almost given up midway through the race.
She didn’t know why she had decided to choose track and field as an after-school activity.
As she tried to think of a reason why she had chosen to do a sport that requires a lot of hard training instead of something easier,she assumed that she had simply wanted to try it out.
Track practice was much harder than she had expected and very exhausting.At least,
that’s what it felt like to her.When she observed her teammates,they seemed to run effortlessly.
She wanted to be like them,but it was difficult.
“Ms Wilson,do you have a goal in mind ” Betty Jones,the coach of the track team asked Jasmine one day after practice.“I just want you to think about that.What are you running for Who are you running for What will you get out of this experience,and how will that help your overall goal These are questions that you really need to consider,Ms Wilson.” The older woman placed a hand on Jasmine’s shoulder with a firm look.“You don’t have to answer me right now,but I look forward to hearing your answers.”
At the race,small beads of sweat (汗珠) ran down the sides of Jasmine’s flushed face and dripped onto the faded letters of the high school track team’s uniform,which was close to her skin.Jasmine could barely focus on the present moment because her heart was pounding too loud in her ears.
Then she heard someone ask,“Wilson! Ms Wilson,are you all right ” The familiar voice brought her back to her senses.
注意:续写词数应为 150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
　　When she looked up,it was the coach of their team,Betty Jones.
Paragraph 2:
　　Jasmine took a deep breath and suddenly felt full of energy.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定要素 Who Jasmine Wilson,Betty Jones(the coach of the track team) 疲惫、绝望 困惑、 自我怀疑 重拾希望、 坚定信念 自豪、满足
When At a track meet
Where On the school playground
What During Jasmine Wilson’s first track meet,she could barely focus on the present moment because her heart was pounding too loud in her ears.At this moment,a familiar voice brought her back to her senses.
明确冲突定主题 Conflict & Clue Conflict:Jasmine Wilson chose track and field as an after-school activity,but the track practice was much harder than she had expected and very exhausting.She had almost given up midway through the race. Clue:①It was her first track meet,and she had almost given up midway through the race.②Track practice was much harder than she had expected and very exhausting. ③When she observed her teammates,they seemed to run effortlessly.She wanted to be like them,but it was difficult.④Jasmine could barely focus on the present moment because her heart was pounding too loud in her ears.
Theme The importance of perseverance and having a clear goal.
预设问题定走向 Para.1 When she looked up,it was the coach of their team,Betty Jones. Q1:What did Betty Jones say Q2:What was Jasmine’s reaction Q3:What would Jasmine do next
Para.2 Jasmine took a deep breath and suddenly felt full of energy. Q1:What did Jasmine do to deal with the present situation Q2:What was the result in the end Q3:What did she learn from the race
　　One possible version:
When she looked up,it was the coach of their team,Betty Jones.“Ms Wilson,are you okay ” Coach Jones asked with concern.“Do you still remember those questions I asked you What are you running for This is your chance to prove to yourself.Don’t give up now.You have the potential to finish this race.” Jasmine listened intently,her eyes fixed on the coach.The words echoed in her mind,making her realise that she had been running for her own growth and self-improvement.
Jasmine took a deep breath and suddenly felt full of energy.She thought about her initial decision to join the track team,which was to .With a new-found determination,she started running again.She ignored the tiredness in her legs and the heavy breathing and focused on the finish line.As she crossed it,she felt a sense of accomplishment.
Although she might not have won the race,she had overcome her own doubts and weakness.This experience taught her the importance of perseverance and having a clear goal.
点津:为省略了关系词that/which的定语从句;
为独立主格结构;
为现在分词短语作状语,其中that引导宾语从句;
为which引导的非限制性定语从句;
为As引导的时间状语从句;
为Although引导的让步状语从句。

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