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核心素养提升UNIT 10(A卷)
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.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
[A]Husband and wife.
[B]Mother and son.
[C]Brother and sister.
(　　)2.What are the two speakers going to do
[A]Buy some shoes.
[B]Attend the opening ceremony.
[C]Take part in sports events.
(　　)3.When will the speakers go to see a play
[A]On Friday evening.
[B]On Saturday afternoon.
[C]On Saturday evening.
(　　)4.How long is the museum open on weekdays
[A]Four hours. [B]Five hours.
[C]Seven hours.
(　　)5.What is the woman going to do
[A]Take a trip to Europe.
[B]Buy a new cell phone.
[C]Improve her communication skills.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
(　　)6.What does the man hear about the restaurant
[A]It is special.
[B]It is better than average.
[C]It doesn’t meet expectations.
(　　)7.What affects a restaurant’s reputation the most
[A]Service. [B]Reviews.
[C]Advertisements.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.Where did the woman lose her suitcase
[A]On the train.
[B]At the ladies’ room.
[C]At the café.
(　　)9.What information did the man ask the woman to leave
[A]Her name and address.
[B]The size and colour of the suitcase.
[C]Her ID card number and her name tag.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　　)10.Where does the conversation probably take place
[A]In the street. [B]In a shoe shop.
[C]In the office.
(　　)11.What kind of shoes will the woman buy
[A]Iron shoes. [B]Leather shoes.
[C]Sports shoes.
(　　)12.Who does the woman buy shoes for
[A]Her husband. [B]Her son.
[C]Her daughter.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　　)13.What does the man do for a living
[A]He teaches science.
[B]He writes programmes.
[C]He sells smart phones.
(　　)14.What does the man introduce to the woman
[A]Some science books.
[B]Some educational articles.
[C]Some apps about science.
(　　)15.What is the relationship between the two speakers
[A]Neighbours.
[B]Interviewer and applicant.
[C]Close friends.
(　　)16.How many people are there in the man’s family
[A]Three. [B]Five.
[C]Seven.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　　)17.What will the weather be like by 8:00 tonight
[A]A little bit rainy.
[B]Cloudy and very cold.
[C]Stormy with thunder and lightning.
(　　)18.What does James advise people to do on Monday morning
[A]Drive slowly.
[B]Wear hats and gloves.
[C]Take a raincoat.
(　　)19.When will it start to warm up
[A]On Monday afternoon.
[B]On Monday evening.
[C]On Tuesday afternoon.
(　　)20.What might Roberta be
[A]A weather reporter.
[B]A news host.
[C]A journalist.
第二部分　阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C 和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
　　Every year on 21 June,World Music Day is commemorated in over 120 countries,including its birthplace of France,to honour both amateur and professional musicians.Citizens of a city or country are permitted and encouraged to perform music outside in their neighbourhoods,public areas,and parks on the World Music Day.Free concerts are also held,where musicians perform for the joy of it rather than for a fee.
　　In the 1970s,American musician Cohen,who was then working for a French radio station,
came up with the idea of having musicians perform on the evening of 21 June to celebrate the start of summer.It was finally accepted by France’s Ministry of Culture in 1982.The day started in France and has since extended to countries such as Belgium,the United Kingdom and others.It’s the ideal time to learn a new instrument or listen to songs they wouldn’t ordinarily include on their playlists.Every type of musician can celebrate the World Music Day with friends,family,and even strangers,whether they are young,elderly,new,or seasoned professionals.The purpose is to promote music.
　　It makes no difference how good you are at making music,and everyone can do it.This day can be used by even the most tone-deaf folks to sing their hearts out and appreciate the beauty and power of music.Music is not only a great way to express yourself,but it may also be beneficial to your health.A song might bring back a joyful memory or make you feel energised when you listen to it.
(　　)21.Where did the World Music Day begin
[A]France. [B]America.
[C]Belgium. [D]China.
(　　)22.Why are some concerts held for free
[A]For reputation.
[B]For entertainment.
[C]For experience.
[D]For occupation.
(　　)23.What do we know about the World Music Day
[A]Those who are not expert in music are not welcome.
[B]Cohen put forward the idea of performing music for free.
[C]The purpose of it is to instruct tone-deaf people in music.
[D]You can listen to some songs not included on your playlist.
B
Cristina,a teen who grew up in a poor neighbourhood in Madrid,never imagined herself playing the violin.But today she is the first violinist in an inventive orchestra (乐团),bringing together two dozen other disadvantaged youths,using instruments made from recycled materials.“I am really happy,because the project has changed my life a lot,” said Cristina,her eyes gleaming.
Luis,18,credits the project with keeping him on a right track in a neighbourhood like Vallecas,which has a high school dropout rate.“Instead of meeting up with friends,I preferred to listen to music,play it,and little by little it became a way of life,” he said.
The project,called “Music of Recycling”,aims to breathe new life into junk while also benefiting youths from disadvantaged backgrounds and it is run by Spanish environmental group Ecoembes and is inspired by Paraguay’s Cateura orchestra,made up of musicians from a poor neighbourhood who play instruments made from materials found in waste.
“After Ecoembes invited the Cateura orchestra to perform in Madrid in 2014,the group decided to found its own similar ensemble (乐团) that same year,” said Gil,the director of Music of Recycling.“The ensemble put on its first concert just four months later and the kids could not play more than four notes,” said Gil.
“Now after having performed in cities across Spain,we already have four boys studying in scholarships at music schools,” he added.More than 100 children are taking music classes from members of the orchestra as part of the project.
The instruments are created by Soler,a third-generation instrument maker,from cans,wooden boxes and parts of abandoned instruments.He tried to make the instruments as close to their “normal” shape as possible so the children won’t have difficulty playing regular equipment in the future.
(　　)24.What does the author intend to do by referring to Cristina and Luis
[A]Praise the teens for their efforts.
[B]Introduce the startup of the project.
[C]Show the effects of the project.
[D]Present ways to mix music and recycling.
(　　)25.Where does the project’s inspiration come from
[A]A group of musicians.
[B]A children’s orchestra.
[C]Disadvantaged youths.
[D]An environmental group.
(　　)26.What can we learn about the project
[A]It was started in 2014.
[B]It was funded by the government.
[C]It spread across the world.
[D]It made a large amount of money.
(　　)27.What’s Soler’s attitude towards the project
[A]Doubtful. [B]Supportive.
[C]Tolerant. [D]Uncaring.
C
　　Storytelling is an important way that people pass down knowledge and culture.Stories can be passed along in many ways,including speaking,writing and movement.
Hula is a type of dance,and it is also a form of storytelling.It has been a part of Hawaiian storytelling traditions for generations.Many years ago,Hawaiians did not have a written language.
To pass down knowledge,they shared chants (吟唱) that told stories of important events.They danced hula to these chants.Through hula,Hawaiians recorded Hawaiian history.
There are two main types of hula.Ancient hula,or hula kahiko,is the oldest form of the dance.
Hula kahiko often celebrates Hawaiian chiefs.It also tells stories about important Hawaiian figures in history.Its beat is slow and the movements are graceful.Musicians keep that beat for the dancers with bamboo sticks and drums.A modern form of hula,hula auana,is danced to songs and,often,
faster beat.Musicians play the ukulele and guitar in this type of hula.Unlike hula kahiko,hula auana is not performed as a part of a religious ceremony.It’s often more relaxed but it also carries significant cultural and education values.Both types of hula are popular in Hawaii today.Masters train students at hula schools,asking them to draw inspiration from nature.
In hula,each movement has a meaning,much like words in a story.Hula dancers use their hands,feet and hips to tell these stories.One basic hula step is called the kaholo.To perform this step,dancers lower their knees deeply.They move their hips from side to side to the beat.This move can represent a person going on a journey.Other hula steps express nature or weather.For example,in one step,a dancer lifts their hands up,and then they move their fingers as they bring their hands down.This movement represents rain.Through various movements,hula dancers can communicate meanings and share important stories with their community.
(　　)28.Why did Hawaiians create hula
[A]To inspire young generations.
[B]To record their past.
[C]To improve their language.
[D]To have fun.
(　　)29.Which is different between the two types of hula
[A]Use of nature. [B]Popularity.
[C]Educational role. [D]Music.
(　　)30.What can be inferred from the last paragraph
[A]Hula can express any natural phenomenon.
[B]Hula needs more movements.
[C]Hula movements are easy.
[D]Hula makes people communicate well.
(　　)31.What is the text mainly about
[A]How to dance hula.
[B]Where hula began.
[C]The Hawaiian way of storytelling.
[D]The modern Hawaiian celebration.
D
You might have ever noticed how some people can effortlessly talk to anyone they meet,no matter how different their backgrounds are.Or you may have seen that one person who always offends someone,no matter what the topic of conversation is.These two situations describe how we can differ in our abilities to interact,get along with,and relate to others around us.In the same way that we vary in traditional academic abilities,we can vary in how socially qualified we are.After years of academic research and development,this social ability is now commonly referred to as “social intelligence”.
Social intelligence is the ability to understand other people,how they work,what motivates them,and how to work cooperatively with them.It is a relationship-based concept that centres on the way we understand others,interact with others,and present ourselves to others.As an example,
you would not speak in the same way towards your 70-year-old mother as you would to your 16-year-old daughter.In our working lives,we come across different social groups including those from different countries,varying age groups and cultural identities.Being able to acknowledge and understand people’s different backgrounds is a key way to connect with them.
Our ability to navigate successfully through our lives relies heavily on our levels of social intelligence.It can affect the relationships we form with our partners and children,the friendship circles that we build,and our ability to progress in our careers and ambitions.Given the importance of social intelligence in multiple aspects of life,it is therefore in our best interest to better understand the concept of social intelligence.
(　　)32.What is the first paragraph meant to suggest
[A]Creativity is crucial to one’s research.
[B]There are differences in people’s social intelligence.
[C]People’s social abilities depend on their backgrounds.
[D]Academic research varies from person to person.
(　　)33.Why does the author use the example of mother and daughter
[A]To further illustrate a concept.
[B]To finally reach a conclusion.
[C]To clearly show a viewpoint.
[D]To sincerely show a fact.
(　　)34.What can we infer from the third paragraph
[A]Our relationship circles should be enlarged.
[B]Better understanding a concept is important.
[C]It is really difficult to achieve one’s ambition.
[D]Social intelligence has great impacts on our lives.
(　　)35.What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph
[A]How to define social intelligence.
[B]How to classify social intelligence.
[C]How to enhance social intelligence.
[D]How to deal with social intelligence.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Studying in America presents you with unique opportunities to get involved in a community that pushes you to succeed.36.　　　 These tips will help you make the most of the four years.
Participation in university programmes helps you make new friends and establish a connection with your school.At the beginning of the school year,most universities will host an organisation fair where every club on campus will be recruiting (招募) new members.
37.　　　 By chatting with old club members,you can decide where you’ll fit best.
To best prepare for your future,growing your professional network is essential.Joining professional student organisations that correspond with your professional interests is a great place to start.For example,professional societies often hold conferences and send out newsletters about industry happenings.Remember to be active and interested in your college years.38.　　
Taking part in voluntary work is a practical way to make a difference in the local community where your university is located.Some organisations like Habitat for Humanity have opportunities throughout the country.Neighbourhoods surrounding your university will also have individual needs and service opportunities that will benefit from your help.39.　　　 It shows a new side of the place you’ll call home for the next several years.
40.　　　 But getting around America on breaks can be a great opportunity to see more of it.If you have time,consider taking different trips,in which you can explore different cultures and meet new friends.Gradually,you’ll find your vision broadened and life enriched.
A.Being a volunteer can advance your career.
B.College is the perfect time to learn and grow.
C.Living off campus is a great way to save money.
D.The event gives you an idea of each organisation.
E.It also allows you to get an ideal job after graduation.
F.Travelling overseas can be difficult during the school year.
G.Volunteering helps you feel connected to the community you live in.
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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My 12-year-old niece was staying with us for a little while.One night we stayed up talking about how we used to 　41　 and take part in random (随机的) acts of kindness.We talked about how so much had 　42　,and how it would be difficult to do so many of those things now,
　43　 when it came to helping out strangers.
The next day,I 　44　 something from downtown and took her with me.As we walked around,we heard a beautiful male voice 　45　.We turned around to see a middle-aged man sitting on a corner with his guitar.A couple was sitting on a bench nearby and listening to his
　46　.
After I ran my errands (杂事),we 　47　 to sit at an outdoor restaurant across from him on the other side of the street.My niece kept 　48　 and saying how wonderful his singing was.
Seeing how moved she was by his music,at the end of our 　49　,I gave her a $10 bill and asked her to put it in his bowl.
She was 　50　,but headed over.As she 　51　,the man was just finishing a song,and they had a conversation.She told him how 　52　 she was by his music,and he told her she 　53　 his day.As she was excitedly talking about the 　54　 with me,she mentioned,“He didn’t even know how much it was.He just 　55　 that someone was enjoying his music.”
(　　)41.[A]volunteer [B]exercise
[C]communicate [D]research
(　　)42.[A]remained [B]changed
[C]reached [D]improved
(　　)43.[A]probably [B]luckily
[C]usually [D]especially
(　　)44.[A]bought [B]found
[C]needed [D]chose
(　　)45.[A]singing [B]speaking
[C]shouting [D]crying
(　　)46.[A]speech [B]music
[C]stories [D]advice
(　　)47.[A]failed [B]expected
[C]agreed [D]happened
(　　)48.[A]asking [B]arguing
[C]smiling [D]joking
(　　)49.[A]visit [B]talk
[C]shopping [D]meal
(　　)50.[A]surprised [B]tired
[C]worried [D]excited
(　　)51.[A]appeared [B]approached
[C]left [D]passed
(　　)52.[A]astonished [B]touched
[C]relaxed [D]encouraged
(　　)53.[A]took [B]set
[C]filled [D]made
(　　)54.[A]conversation [B]situation
[C]event [D]accident
(　　)55.[A]considered [B]remembered
[C]valued [D]unnoticed
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Christmas is no fun when you’re poor. Twenty years ago I was a young,56.　　　 (struggle) substitute (替补) teacher whose calls into work had been few. Money was tight,bills were due and my wife and I couldn’t even afford 57.　　　　 (get) Christmas gifts for each other. The only gifts we could get for our children were a few soft toys that I had found 58.　　　　 (sell) at half price in the supermarket. I opened the door and brought in the gifts I 59.　　　　(hide) in our old car’s trunk before. Then I handed 60.　　　 　 to my son and daughter. I watched with a sad smile as they did their best to tear off the wrapping paper. As they pulled out their toys,though,I noticed their 61.　　　　 (eye) lit up and they jumped up and down. My daughter 62.　　　　 (happy) hugged her toy and then hugged her mum and me as well. I laughed as I watched my children play with their toys 63.　　　　 hours,and was thankful for the 64.　　　　(great) gift ever been given. Till today I still treasure 65.　　　　 gift of pure love that my son and daughter gave me that day.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
上周五,为丰富校园生活,你校举办了以 “Blossom of Youth” 为主题的社团文化节(Association Culture Festival)活动,请你为校英语报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.时间、地点;
2.活动内容(各种社团表演及活动等);
3.活动反响。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可适当发挥,以使行文连贯。
Blossom of Youth
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
Blossom of Youth
Last Friday,aiming to enrich students’ campus life,our school organised an Association Culture Festival with the theme of Blossom of Youth,which turned out to be a great success.
　　As scheduled,this festival was held in the school hall at 3 pm,lasting for 2 hours.Clubs took turns to demonstrate their well-prepared performances,including poem recitation,martial arts,etc.
What impressed the students most was that the Craft Club invited all the participants to do the hands-on works,like postcard making and DIY bags.
This activity motivated students to participate in extra-curricular activities and received high praise.
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My pulse quickened as my feet took me closer and closer to the door.In my head,I could hear the words my father kept telling me,“Do it,Stephanie.You never do anything for yourself.Just set it up.” I felt my lungs filled with air and released it.
“Did you sign up ” my father asked.When he saw the drumsticks in my hand,his face lit up with a smile and he came to hug me.
Wednesday came,and along with it was my first drum lesson.I walked through the door and headed directly to the seating area in the back.My hands kept fidgeting (摆弄) with the drumsticks.I kept nervously looking at the time.I tried to slow down my breath.I knew the teacher would say I was not the right type of person to play the drum.I turned around to see an old man looking at me.
“Stephanie I’m Mike,the drum teacher,” he said.
He led me to a room.There were two drum sets,and he told me to sit at the one close to the door.Out of the door gathered the crowd,chatting and chuckling (轻声笑).
　　People made me nervous.That’s the way I’d always been.But Mike had a very calm manner,
so I relaxed just slightly.Not only did he not tell me that I was the wrong type of person to play the drum,but he praised me for how well I held the drumsticks and followed along with him.I learnt how to read simple sheets of music,but then my thirty-minute lesson was over.
Walking back to my father’s car,I felt the energy beaming from within me.It was the first time that I had done something purely for my enjoyment,something just for myself.
I practised as much as I could throughout the week.Even my seven-year-old brother Pluto often complained that I seldom had time to play with him.My second lesson came,and I played the sheets of music for Mike.I noticed as I played that Mike’s concentration became more and more apparent.When I finished the whole lesson,Mike said, “You played that perfectly!”
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
　　After months of playing,one day,Mike invited me to play at a small concert.
Paragraph 2:
　　Walking up on the stage,I took a deep breath and sat at the drum set.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定要素 Who I (Stephanie),my father, Mike(the drum teacher),Pluto (my brother) 紧张 受到鼓舞 充满信心 开心
When One day
Where At a small concert
What My drum teacher Mike encouraged me to play the drum and I kept practising and performed well at the concert.
明确冲突定主题 Conflict & Clue Conflict:You never do anything for yourself.Just set it up. Clue:But Mike had a very calm manner,so I relaxed just slightly.Not only did he not tell me that I was the wrong type of person to play the drum,but he praised me on how well I held the drumsticks and followed along with him.
Theme You can do anything that you want to.Just be brave.
预设问题定走向 Para.1 After months of playing,one day,Mike invited me to play at a small concert. Q1:How did I feel then Q2:What did my father do Q3:What did I think of my practice
Para.2 Walking up on the stage,I took a deep breath and sat at the drum set. Q1:How did I perform on the stage Q2:How did the audience react to my performance Q3:How did I feel
　　One possible version:
After months of playing,one day,Mike invited me to play at a small concert.By then,
practising drumming had become an essential part of my daily routine.The hours spent training my skills were not just about mastering the instrument; they were also about discipline and love.My father,watching with a gentle smile,often stood by the door.His words of encouragement relieved my anxiety.With each nod of his head and every proud smile,my determination grew stronger.Finally,the big day arrived.
Walking up on the stage,I took a deep breath and sat at the drum set.Lights flashing,I began to play.My hands moved swiftly and the crowd watched closely,their eyes fixed on my every move.As the final beat hit,the air was filled with an exciting energy,and the yard burst into applause.Their applause was the recognition of the power of music and of me.“Stephanie,yes,you can do anything that you set your mind to!” I smiled with delight,drumsticks in my hands.核心素养提升UNIT 10(B卷)
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.Where were the photos taken
[A]In New Mexico.
[B]In California.
[C]In Arizona.
(　　)2.What will the woman do this weekend
[A]Do some surveys.
[B]Organise the information.
[C]Plan out her project.
(　　)3.What will the man do about his foot
[A]Get an X-ray.
[B]Put something cold on it.
[C]Call a doctor.
(　　)4.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
[A]Teacher and student.
[B]Classmates.
[C]Job-seeker and interviewer.
(　　)5.Why is the city hotter than before according to experts
[A]Because of less rain.
[B]Because of the pollution.
[C]Because of the use of air conditioners.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
(　　)6.What are the speakers talking about
[A]A special festival.
[B]Single parties.
[C]Online shopping.
(　　)7.What is the purpose of Double 11 according to the woman
[A]To help people show love.
[B]To help people get together.
[C]To promote online shopping.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
(　　)8.What is the man’s attitude towards learning English
[A]Confident. [B]Afraid.
[C]Cautious.
(　　)9.Where does the man learn the most
[A]On popular TV shows.
[B]On news shows.
[C]In extra classes.
(　　)10.What is the woman
[A]She is a waitress.
[B]She is a tutor.
[C]She is a reporter.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
(　　)11.When did the speakers’ parents get married
[A]15 years ago.
[B]30 years ago.
[C]35 years ago.
(　　)12.What will the speakers do for the wedding anniversary
[A]Send their parents on a trip.
[B]Have a little wedding ceremony.
[C]Invite some new friends to a party.
(　　)13.Who will send out the invitation emails
[A]The man.
[B]Mum and Dad.
[C]The woman.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
(　　)14.Why does Kate look upset
[A]Because she lost her money.
[B]Because her money was stolen.
[C]Because she spent all her allowance this month.
(　　)15.How much does the woman get every month
[A]$700. [B]$950.
[C]$1,000.
(　　)16.What does the man suggest the woman do
[A]Ask for more.
[B]Rest more.
[C]Spend less.
(　　)17.What is the man probably going to do
[A]Help the woman find a better job.
[B]Help the woman make a budget.
[C]Tell the woman some economic knowledge.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
(　　)18.What did the school raise money for
[A]A hospital.
[B]Women’s equality.
[C]The science fair.
(　　)19.Who won the award for excellence in English
[A]Greg. [B]Shannon.
[C]John.
(　　)20.When might the announcement take place
[A]In February.
[B]In April.
[C]In June.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
W:These photos from your vacation are amazing.Were these taken in California with your parents
M:These ones are from New Mexico.My parents met me there,and we stayed for a week.Then we flew back to Arizona.
(Text 2)
M:Are you sure you’re going to be able to finish your project by next Wednesday
W:I should be able to.I have done two surveys and will organise the information this weekend.
(Text 3)
W:Your foot doesn’t look good,Scott.Did you call the doctor Something could be broken.
M:I’ve already had an X-ray.The doctor said I should put something cold on it.
(Text 4)
W:I got admitted to Harvard University.
M:I’m very happy for you.Have you told it to our teacher
W:Not yet.I’ll give him a pleasant surprise.
(Text 5)
M:It’s so hot and dry today!It hasn’t rained for a long time.
W:Is the weather hotter than it used to be in this city
M:Yes.Experts say it’s because of the serious pollution in the air.
第二节
(Text 6)
M:Sally,Double 11 is coming.What do you want to buy on that day
W:What’s Double 11
M:Well,in recent years,it has become a special festival in China.
W:Why do you call it Double 11
M:Because it falls on November 11th.And it’s also called Singles’ Day.Single people have parties to show love that day.Then later,Double Eleven Shopping Festival is held to celebrate it.
W:I see.But I think this festival is only a means of promoting online shopping,right
M:I think so.
(Text 7)
W:Your English level has really improved lately.You must be taking extra classes in your spare time.
M:I haven’t,actually.I just try to put myself in as many situations as possible.
W:Really What do you mean
M:Well,I watch all the TV shows that everyone likes.Then,I try to have conversations about them.
W:Good for you.What about all difficult language in TV shows
M:Every time I hear a new word,I look it up on the Internet.
W:If I was learning a new language,I would be afraid to make mistakes.
M:You can’t think like that.You need to make mistakes so you can learn from them.
W:You know what You should tutor foreign students.I bet you could make a lot of money.
M:I already have a job as a waiter.One day,I hope to be a reporter like you.That is why I am joining the news club at school.
W:I bet you can do anything you want.
(Text 8)
W:Mum and Dad’s 35th wedding anniversary is coming up.
M:Is it When
W:It’s on the 15th of December.I think we should do something special for them.
M:Like what
W:We could have a surprise party for them and have a little wedding celebration,or we could send them to a bed and breakfast for a weekend.
M:What do you mean by “a little wedding celebration”
W:It’s when you invite all the people who were at their first wedding celebration to watch them say everything again.I went to one like this once,and everyone had a good time.
M:Sounds great!We can do this.Do you think we could organise it by December
W:It can’t be that hard.Mum organised my wedding for me in a month!
M:You’re right.Who should we invite
W:I can copy Mum’s address book and send out some emails.I’m sure some of Mum and Dad’s friends would be willing to help us.
M:OK,let’s talk to the others tonight at dinner about it.
(Text 9)
M:Hi,Kate.You look upset.What’s up
W:Well,I’m trying to figure out where all my money has gone.
M:You’ve lost your money Was it stolen
W:No,no.I seem to have spent all my allowance this month.Now I don’t even have money to go out and eat.
M:Hey,I thought you had a good part-time job at the supermarket.
W:I do.I work about 70 hours a month,and the pay is $10 per hour.
M:Really That’s not a bad income for a student!
W:I know.And my parents send me $250 a month,too.But...
M:Wow,that’s nearly $1,000 a month.
W:But I can’t live on that.
M:It sounds like you have a budget problem.Simple,either work more or spend less.
W:I’m definitely not going to work more.I’ll have no time to study.
M:So you’d better start spending less.Why don’t you make a monthly budget
W:A budget Hmm,maybe...Hey,you major in economics,right
M:Uh,yeah,why
W:Well,you’re the best person to help me make a budget!
M:Um,that really needs a lot of time.We need to sit down and talk.
(Text 10)
　　Welcome to our annual student achievement awards.Here are our amazing award winners!In February,our school won the Peacock Award at the State Art Competition.In April,our basketball team won the league championships.It is the second year in a row that our Pandas beat the Eagles,our school’s toughest competitor.And just recently,our drama class held their last performance of Beauty and the Beast.With those ticket sales,we raised seven thousand dollars for the Children’s Hospital.Great job,everyone!Now for the award for Best Athlete.For the boys,John Jenkins,our basketball team captain.For the girls,Molly Rice.She came in second place in the state ping-pong championships.For outstanding achievement in science...Greg Anderson.He won $500 at the science fair by building a remote-controlled airplane.Shannon Jackson won for excellence in English,for her essay on women’s equality.Please come up and collect your awards.Well,that’s it,folks.Have a great summer!
【答案】 1～5 ABBBB　6～10 ACAAC
11～15 CBCCB　16～20 CBABC
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 和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Volunteer Opportunities in Atlanta
Volunteer opportunities in Atlanta are varied and exciting! If you live in the Atlanta area,
there are volunteer programmes for all interests,from the environment to education to medicine.
PAWS Atlanta
We couldn’t care for over 1,000 cats and dogs every year without our kind and dedicated volunteers.Each year our volunteers give hands-on care to animals,educate our community,
provide administrative support and more.We provide the training for all volunteer positions,so no prior experience is required.
Volunteer Type:Individual,Supervised Group
Minimum Age:18
American Red Cross,Metro Atlanta
If you’re passionate about helping people and looking for a volunteer career with a humanitarian organisation,you can make a difference with the American Red Cross.Red Cross values provide the foundation for the high standards to which we hold ourselves in our daily interactions with those inside and outside the organisation.
Volunteer Type:Individual,With Parent/Guardian,Special Events,Online
Minimum Age:15
Our House
At Our House,we provide a pathway to stability and independence for families experiencing homelessness through access to health care,early childhood education,housing,and employment.
Our House volunteers play an integral role in helping us deliver quality services to the homeless children and families we serve.
Volunteer Type:Individual,Supervised Group,With Parent/Guardian
Minimum Age:16
Community Assistance Centre
CAC helps residents of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody facing emergency situations meet the basic needs of food,shelters and clothing.When you volunteer at CAC,you make a difference in the lives of others in our community! Join the hundreds of volunteers who help neighbours in need.
Volunteer Type:Individual,Supervised Group
Minimum Age:15
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章介绍了亚特兰大各种可以申请的志愿服务工作。
(　　)21.What can volunteers get from PAWS Atlanta
[A]Some certificates in education.
[B]Some skills of caring for animals.
[C]A chance to work for animal charities.
[D]An opportunity to adopt some animals.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据PAWS Atlanta部分中的“We provide the training for all volunteer positions,so no prior experience is required.”可知,该志愿服务工作会给志愿者提供培训,而这又是照顾动物的志愿服务,因此志愿者可以获得一些照顾动物的技能。故选B。
(　　)22.Why is American Red Cross,Metro Atlanta special
[A]Because it can be done online.
[B]Because it has the strictest rules.
[C]Because it operates once a week.
[D]Because it requires prior experience.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据American Red Cross,Metro Atlanta部分中的“Volunteer Type:Individual,With Parent/Guardian,Special Events,Online”以及其他志愿服务工作的志愿者类型介绍可知,只有这个志愿服务工作能够通过线上进行。故选A。
(　　)23.What do Our House and Community Assistance Centre have in common
[A]They both require parents’ appearance.
[B]They both offer shelters to the homeless.
[C]They are both open to 15-year-old teens.
[D]They both serve the communities in Dunwoody.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据Our House部分中的“At Our House,we provide a pathway to...through access to health care,early childhood education,housing,and employment.”和Community Assistance Centre部分中的“CAC helps residents of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody facing emergency situations meet the basic needs of food,shelters and clothing.”可知,这两家志愿服务机构都为无家可归的人提供住所。故选B。
B
When a British couple recently sold their beloved house,they believed they had tied everything up,and had been busy working to make sure the new owners could live in a house which was in a good condition before the sale.Repairs had been made and the paperwork had all been in order before they removed their belongings from the home where they had lived in the last 32 years or so.
A few weeks after they finished the sale,James and Clarrisa Munford discovered a box of treasures,which the former owners had hidden and forgotten all about — 30 gold and silver coins.Legally,the coins — which were valued as much as ten thousand pounds — were now the Munfords’ property,and they were well within their rights to quietly sell them and pocket the profits.
However,the Munfords,who own a business in London,immediately chose to get in touch with the sellers and return the coins,which had been left inside a built-in drawer in the home.“There is an old saying,‘You harvest what you plant.’” said the original owner later,who didn’t believe his ears when receiving Mr.Munford’s call.“My wife and I spent a great deal of time and effort to ensure that we left our home in excellent conditions for the Munfords,and our kindness was certainly returned by another!” They wanted to give the Munfords some coins but they refused politely.
The sellers of the house were unwilling to be named,but said they wanted to share this story online to bring hope and inspiration to other people during these difficult times.“Now it is a good time to pause and reflect about how we treat each other.If there were more people like the Munfords,this world would be a much better place to live in,” he said.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Munford夫妇在新买的房子里发现了30枚金币和银币,他们立即选择与卖家联系并归还,原来的主人对此非常感动。
(　　)24.What did the Munfords do when finding the treasures
[A]They went out to celebrate.
[B]They wanted to sell them quietly.
[C]They contacted the sellers of the house.
[D]They managed to report to the police.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知,Munford夫妇发现这些金币和银币后联系了房子的卖家。故选C。
(　　)25.How did the former owner of the house feel when Mr.Munford called him
[A]He was disappointed.
[B]He was surprised.
[C]He was angry.
[D]He was nervous.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“...the original owner later,who didn’t believe his ears when receiving Mr.Munford’s call.”可知,当房子原来的主人接到Mr.Munford打来的电话时,他感到很惊讶。故选B。
(　　)26.What did the sellers of the house do at last
[A]They left the Munfords some silver coins.
[B]They gave the Munfords fifteen gold coins.
[C]They wanted to make more people know the story.
[D]They decided to write a book about the moving story.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句可知,房子的卖家最后想让更多的人知道这个故事。故选C。
(　　)27.What do you think of the Munfords
[A]They are kind.
[B]They are selfish.
[C]They are dishonest.
[D]They are careless.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可推知,Munford夫妇很善良。故选A。
C
Helping others is not only good for them but a good thing to do.It also makes us happier and healthier.Giving also connects us with others,creating stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone.So if you want to feel good,do good!
Doing things for others—whether small,unplanned acts or regular volunteering—is a powerful way to increase our own happiness as well as that of those around us.The people we help may be strangers,family,friends,colleagues or neighbours.They can be old or young,nearby or far away.
Giving isn’t just about money,so you don’t need to be rich.Giving can be as simple as a single kind word,a smile or a thoughtful gesture.It can include giving time,energy,care,skills,
thoughts or attention.Sometimes these mean as much,if not more,as financial gifts.
Scientific studies show that helping others boosts happiness.It increases life satisfaction,
provides a sense of meaning,increases feelings of ability,improves our mood and reduces stress.It can help to take our minds off our own troubles,too.
Kindness towards others is the glue which connects individual happiness with wider community and social well-being.Giving to others helps us connect with people and meets one of our basic human needs—relatedness.
Kindness seems to be contagious (传染性的).When we see someone do something kind or thoughtful,or we are on the receiving end of kindness,it inspires us to be kinder ourselves.In this way,kindness spreads from one person to the next,influencing the behaviour of people who never saw the original act.Kindness really is the key to creating a happier,more trusting local community.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。文章主要论述了帮助他人对于自己、他人和社会都很重要,并呼吁人们要善良、乐于助人。
(　　)28.Why can giving help to build a happier society
[A]Because it can bring confidence.
[B]Because it can connect us to others.
[C]Because it can make us healthy.
[D]Because it can make us rich.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段的第三句可知,给予有助于建立更幸福的社会是因为它把我们和他人联系起来。故选B。
(　　)29.What can we infer from Paragraph 4
[A]Helping others makes our trouble disappear forever.
[B]We feel more content with life by helping others.
[C]Helping others removes a sense of meaning.
[D]We feel no stress by helping others.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段的前两句可知,科学研究表明,帮助他人可以提高幸福感。它增加了生活满意度,提供了意义感,增加了能力感,改善了我们的情绪,减轻了压力。由此可推知,通过帮助他人,我们会对生活更加满意。故选B。
(　　)30.What is more important to build a better local community
[A]Kindness. [B]Health.
[C]Happiness. [D]Wealth.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段的最后一句可知,建设一个更好的社区,善良更重要。故选A。
(　　)31.What is the main idea of the text
[A]Helping others is good for ourselves.
[B]We should learn to give.
[C]Helping others matters.
[D]Kindness is a good virtue.
【答案】 C
【解析】 主旨大意题。根据文章内容,尤其是第一段可知,本文主要讲述了帮助他人对于自己、他人和社会都很重要。因此C项可以概括本文大意。故选C。
D
“I’ll be there in a few minutes.I’m playing a game with a friend,a guy named Scuzzball,” my 15-year-old son shouted from his room.“Oh,what is Scuzzball’s real name ” I asked.“I have no idea,” he said.“Where is he from ” I continued.He responded,“I think somewhere in Canada.Oh,
wait,it doesn’t even matter because Scuzzball just left the game and he has been replaced with a robot.”
“Your friend is replaced by artificial intelligence ” “It doesn’t matter,Dad.It happens all the time! The game continues.” My son doesn’t mind playing with a person or a robot,which is typical of gamers these days.I wonder whether the face-to-face experience of friendship that I grew up with will be lost by our children.
Aristotle,a great thinker and educator,has pointed out that shallow friendship is easily formed but also easily abandoned because such bonds are fragile.Deep friendship,by contrast,is when you care for your friend for his/her sake,not for any benefit you can get.This is selfless friendship.You can have only a couple of these friends because they require lots of time and effort.You must make sacrifices for each other.
Presence in friendship requires “being with” and “doing for”.Perhaps the most defining feature of deep friendship is “doing for”,as my friend has my back in trouble or brings me soup when I’m sick.Only strong bonds have the power to motivate real sacrifices.But it is unclear whether online “friends” would bother to do the hard work of friendship.When I asked my students whether they had people in their lives who would bring them soup when they were sick,they laughed at my Stone Age question and said they’d just order soup online themselves.
Digital life fills and absorbs waking hours so that people do not join in the case of friendship,like sports,collective arts,free-range childhoods,etc.In this way,digital life produces false friendships.
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章对虚拟世界的友谊进行了探讨并得出了结论——作者认为数字生活产生了虚假的友谊。
(　　)32.How does the author lead in the topic of the text
[A]By quoting famous mottoes.
[B]By introducing an online game.
[C]By showing robots’ irreplaceable role.
[D]By presenting a parent-child conversation.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,作者通过呈现一段亲子对话来引出文章的话题。故选D。
(　　)33.What does the author mainly explain in Paragraph 3
[A]Impact of selfish friendship.
[B]The meaning of deep friendship.
[C]Selfless sacrifices in friendship.
[D]The formation of shallow friendship.
【答案】 B
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第三段最后四句“Deep friendship,by contrast,is when you care for your friend for his/her sake,not for any benefit you can get.This is selfless friendship.You can have only a couple of these friends because they require lots of time and effort.You must make sacrifices for each other.”可知,作者在第三段主要解释了深厚友谊的意义。故选B。
(　　)34.What can we infer from Paragraph 4
[A]Ordering food online for friends is an example of “being with”.
[B]The students thought highly of the teacher’s question.
[C]Virtual friends won’t make real sacrifices.
[D]Robots will have our back in trouble.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段第三句和第四句“Only strong bonds have the power to motivate real sacrifices.But it is unclear whether online ‘friends’ would bother to do the hard work of friendship.”可知,虚拟世界的朋友不会做出真正的牺牲。故选C。
(　　)35.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
[A]The Benefits of Digital Life
[B]Digitalised Friendship
[C]Face-to-face Communication
[D]The Sacrifices of Online Friends
【答案】 B
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据第二段最后一句“I wonder whether the face-to-face experience of friendship that I grew up with will be lost by our children.”,第三段第一句“Aristotle,a great thinker and educator,has pointed out that shallow friendship is easily formed but also easily abandoned because such bonds are fragile.”,第四段第一句“Presence in friendship requires ‘being with’ and ‘doing for’.”和最后一段可知,文章对虚拟世界的友谊进行了探讨并得出了结论。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。
Patience is a virtue because it cultivates inner strength and sound judgment.In a world that often feels rushed and demanding,the ability to wait calmly and tolerate delays really empowers us to make clear-headed decisions.36.　　　 Thus it can prevent us from making choices in a hurry that could have negative consequences.
With patience,we’re able to handle challenges with a level head.It helps us to focus on long-
term goals rather than short-term setbacks.Things can’t always go according to plan.37.　　　 It gives us the strength and determination to remain optimistic.Cultivating patience allows us to appreciate the process of growth and helps us handle difficulties with grace.
38.　　　 But we can remain calm,peaceful,and happy regardless.Patience plays its most important role in our interactions with people.With patience,we don’t explode at people easily.We work on gathering more information and looking for a solution instead.
Another important key to patience is gratitude.Instead of focusing on what we want right now,we focus on being grateful for what we already have.When we are grateful for what we have,we improve our ability to be patient.39.　　　 If you resist this,you suffer.That suffering creates more impatience.But if you accept that one of the guarantees of life is change,you will relax.
Patience is being present,examining your options,and working to move forward.If things work out,then great.But if they don’t,then we try something else.It’s just that simple.There is so much good in developing the virtue of patience.It takes work,it takes effort,but there are so many benefits of developing patience.40.　　
A.It’s necessary to make early plans.
B.However,we must realise that life changes.
C.This promotes a great sense of achievement.
D.Patience may not always give us what we want.
E.Being patient helps us avoid acting out of anger.
F.Patience improves our ability to deal with frustration.
G.With patience,you will find life flows more beautifully.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章强调耐心是一种美德,能帮助我们冷静面对挑战,专注于长期目标。
36.【答案】 E
【解析】 设空处前一句提到耐心能让我们冷静等待,避免冲动,E项符合语境,进一步说明耐心如何帮助我们避免因愤怒而做出错误行为。故选E。
37.【答案】 F
【解析】 前文“With patience,we’re able to handle challenges...according to plan.”说明了耐心的现实意义,有耐心让我们冷静面对挑战,专注长期目标,F项引出耐心的另一个现实意义——提高我们应对挫折的能力。故选F。
38.【答案】 D
【解析】 由下文“But we can remain calm...looking for a solution instead.”可推断,此处是说耐心可能并不总能给我们想要的东西,但能让我们保持冷静、平和和快乐。D项符合题意。故选D。
39.【答案】 B
【解析】 前文“Another important key to patience...our ability to be patient.”引出耐心与接受生活变化之间的关系,B项承接上文,且B项与下文“But if you accept that...you will relax.”提出的接受变化能减少不耐烦形成因果关系,说明耐心与接受现实之间的联系。故选B。
40.【答案】 G
【解析】 此处为最后一句,总结全文,呼应开头的“Patience is a virtue...sound judgment.”,强调耐心是一种美德以及耐心带来的积极影响,即让生活变得更加美好。G项符合语境,故选G。
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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Some people wouldn’t be happy about having to work on Mother’s Day weekend.However,I felt pretty 　41　 when I climbed into the florist delivery van.My own mother was no longer alive to 　42　 the flowers,so 　43　 the day of other mums seemed like the best thing to do.
First up on my　44　 of deliveries was a nursing home.Someone named Mary was 　45　 a vase of pink roses from her children.I 　46　 the name to the nurse on duty.“Roses for Mary ” the nurse said.“Room two twenty-four.Just set them by the 　47　.It’s a nice gesture,but sadly she won’t know the flowers are there.” Carrying the vase down the hall to look for Mary,I thought roses like these couldn’t just be set by the window and 　48　.
“Happy Mother’s Day,Mary,” I announced.“Your children sent you these 　49　 flowers.” Mary’s eyes 　50　 the flowers and slowly she smiled.I 　51　 my cell phone.I had Mary’s daughter’s 　52　 on my delivery list.I combed Mary’s short gray hair into place and took a
　53　 of this loved mother with her roses.“Just look at your mama,” I texted Mary’s daughter.
“The roses were a blessing.”
I was a little behind schedule by the time I got back to my van,but it was 　54　 of it.I had many other deliveries at nursing homes like Mary’s.I took a lot of pictures,　55　 a lot of texts and shared a lot of joy.It was a good day!
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者给养老院的老人送花,并且拍照发给他们的子女,作者拍了很多照片,发了很多短信,分享了很多快乐。
[文章脉络]
(　　)41.[A]lucky [B]angry
[C]decent [D]depressed
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据后文“the day of other mums seemed like the best thing to do”可知,作者为自己快要给别人的母亲送花而感到幸运(lucky)。故选A。
(　　)42.[A]purchase [B]plant
[C]appreciate [D]sell
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据宾语“the flowers”可知,此处指欣赏鲜花,应用appreciate。故选C。
(　　)43.[A]restoring [B]changing
[C]turning [D]brightening
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据后文“the day of other mums”可知,作者想要用鲜花来点亮(brightening)其他母亲的一天。故选D。
(　　)44.[A]diary [B]list
[C]van [D]mind
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据后文“of deliveries was a nursing home”可知,此处指作者要去送花的清单(list),后文“delivery list”也是提示。故选B。
(　　)45.[A]moving [B]carrying
[C]getting [D]analysing
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据后文“a vase of pink roses from her children”可知,此处指一个叫玛丽的人从她的孩子那里收到(getting)了一瓶粉红色的玫瑰。故选C。
(　　)46.[A]repeated [B]announced
[C]reported [D]required
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据后文“the name to the nurse on duty”可知,此处指作者向值班护士报了(announced)名字。故选B。
(　　)47.[A]window [B]room
[C]door [D]vase
【答案】 A
【解析】 此处呼应后文“by the window”,指放在窗边(window)。故选A。
(　　)48.[A]enjoyed [B]forgotten
[C]thrown [D]stolen
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“I thought roses like these couldn’t just be set by the window and”可知,作者不想把花放在窗边,被人遗忘(forgotten)。故选B。
(　　)49.[A]useful [B]desperate
[C]beautiful [D]expensive
【答案】 C
【解析】 修饰flowers应用beautiful。故选C。
(　　)50.[A]refused [B]followed
[C]witnessed [D]guided
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据后文“the flowers and slowly she smiled”可知,此处指眼睛跟随着(followed)花卉移动。故选B。
(　　)51.[A]set aside [B]relied on
[C]counted on [D]pulled out
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据后文“my cell phone”可知,作者拿出了(pulled out)手机。故选D。
(　　)52.[A]address [B]photo
[C]wish [D]number
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据后文“I texted Mary’s daughter”可知,作者有玛丽女儿的电话号码(number)。故选D。
(　　)53.[A]picture [B]sight
[C]scene [D]pose
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据后文“‘Just look at your mama,’I texted Mary’s daughter.‘The roses were a blessing.’”可推知,作者给玛丽和花拍了照片(picture),后文“I took a lot of pictures”也是提示。故选A。
(　　)54.[A]worthy [B]short
[C]certain [D]foolish
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据后文“shared a lot of joy.It was a good day!”可知,作者觉得自己所做的是值得的(worthy)。故选A。
(　　)55.[A]bought [B]lost
[C]sent [D]gained
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据后文“a lot of texts”可知,此处指发送(sent)短信给老人们的子女。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,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In East China’s Anhui Province,56.　　　　 alley (巷) about 2-metre-wide separates a pair of gray walls.At first glance it may seem insignificant,but to those 57.　　　　 know its history,
Liuchi Alley in Tongcheng symbolises much more than its previous 58.　　　　 (appear) would suggest.
The alley’s name 59.　　　　 (come) from the Chinese words for “six” and “chi”,a unit of length,due to its width.In the early Qing Dynasty,it served as the boundary between the Zhang and Wu families,both with prominent members in Emperor Kangxi’s court or other regions.However,
the two families quarrelled over the boundary and the right 60.　　　　 (build) a wall.
After 61.　　　　 (fail) to get mediation from a regional official,the Zhangs wrote to Zhang Ying,a top official in the court.His response,62.　　　　 the form of a poem,didn’t support his family as expected.Instead,he asked his relatives to step back about 1 metre from the boundary.
63.　　　　 (move) by this,both families did so,and the alley 64.　　　　 (form).
This alley is often associated with tolerance,morality,and social order.Although the walls are replicas,people are still attracted by its story.To ordinary folk,the story is about how to get along with other people,while authorities think it can also function as a guideline for 65.　　 (official).
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了六尺巷的故事。
56.【答案】 an　
【解析】 考查冠词。分析可知,alley是可数名词单数,以元音音素开头,且此处表示泛指。故填an。
57.【答案】 who　
【解析】 考查定语从句。分析可知,此处是定语从句,先行词是those,指人,关系词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词who。故填who。
58.【答案】 appearance　
【解析】 考查名词。分析可知,its是形容词性物主代词,修饰名词,appear的名词是appearance,此处指“它以前的外观”,因此用单数。故填appearance。
59.【答案】 comes　
【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析可知,此处陈述现在的事实,用一般现在时,主语name是第三人称单数,谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填comes。
60.【答案】 to build　
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。the right to do sth是固定搭配,意为“做某事的权利”,此处应用动词不定式形式作后置定语。故填to build。
61.【答案】 failing　
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。After是介词,其后接动名词作宾语,fail的动名词是failing。故填failing。
62.【答案】 in　
【解析】 考查介词。in the form of是固定搭配,意为“以……的形式”。故填in。
63.【答案】 Moved　
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析可知,move“感动”是及物动词,与句子主语both families是被动关系,应用过去分词作状语,且句首单词首字母应大写。故填Moved。
64.【答案】 was formed　
【解析】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析可知,此处讲述过去的事情,应用一般过去时;form与主语the alley是被动关系,应用被动语态;主语the alley是第三人称单数,be动词用was。故填was formed。
65.【答案】 officials　
【解析】 考查名词复数。分析可知,for是介词,其后接名词作宾语,official“官员”是可数名词,因此用复数。故填officials。
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,你的外国笔友Bill来信反映他进入高中后学习很忙,认为没必要花费时间去结交朋友,维系友谊。请你给他写一封回信,内容包括:
1.不赞同他的观点;
2.阐述友谊在生活中的意义(至少两点);
3.建议他结交朋友。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.书信格式已经给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Bill,
You mentioned in your letter that
　　Best wishes!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
Dear Bill,
You mentioned in your letter that you’re fully occupied and see no point in developing friendship.However,I see things in a different way.From my perspective,friendship plays a vital role in life.
Friendship means not being alone,as friends can share your sorrow and joy.It also means having someone to rely on,who will reach out a hand whenever you’re in need of help.
So why not make more friends around you It will definitely add more colour and fun to your school life.
Best wishes!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Other Shoe
Shoes are made for walking.But Aamir,a homeless Indian boy,doubted it.Wandering the noisy railway platform,he found one of his flip-flops(人字拖鞋) broken again.He hurried to a corner,sat down and tried to fix it,his bare foot pressing awkwardly against the ground.However,it was beyond repair.
He gave up and looked around aimlessly,staring at people’s shoes.Suddenly,his eyes were drawn to two boyish legs wearing flawlessly white socks and equally perfect black leather shoes,
which were glittering in the midday sun.It was a boy of his age.He couldn’t treasure his possession too much,obviously,because every ten seconds,he stopped,bent down and carefully wiped a dust or two from his shoes.His father was constantly glancing over and urging him,“Hurry up! The train is coming!”
Aamir’s eyes followed the father and son,but mostly the leather shoes,as if enchanted (被施魔法的).Imagining himself wearing them,the comfort from the good leather,jaw-dropping look on his friends’ faces,he couldn’t help cracking a big smile.
The bell of the train drew him back; the fancy-shoe boy and his father were about to get aboard.They tried to crowd into the doorway.However,the instant the boy entered the compartment (车厢),one of his shoes fell off and before he could pick it up,the train began to pull away.
The shoe was now lying alone on the platform.Aamir’s eyes lit up with excitement.Like an arrow,he shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands.After a few seconds of hesitating and looking from the shoe to the train and back,he began racing—with only one good shoe,his flip-flop.
He held the leather shoe up,trying to pass it to the boy through the window,who was desperately reaching out his hand as well.However,it was never close enough.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.
Paragraph 2:
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定要素 Who Aamir,a boy with leather shoes 难过 羡慕 激动 努力归还 失败 惊喜
When At midday
Where At the railway station
What Aamir found the boy’s black leather shoe left on the platform,and tried to throw it back but failed.
明确冲突定主题 Conflict & Clue Conflict: Desire for the shoe vs the attempts in returning it Clue:Aamir shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands,but then tried to return it.
Theme The kindness in human nature
预设问题定走向 Para.1 That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train. Q1: How did Aamir throw the shoe Q2: What was the result Q3: How did Aamir and the boy react to the result
Para.2 But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window. Q1: What was the boy’s reply Q2: How did Aamir feel Q3: What did Aamir do then
　　One possible version:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.The shoe flew in a perfect curved line in the air.Aamir’s eyes seized by the shoe,as if enchanted,he was torn with the mixture of pleasure and disappointment.So old were his flip-flops that they broke again when Aamir ran urgently towards the train, grasping for air,which caused him to lose his balance and fall down heavily.A wave of sharp pain sweeping through his body,Aamir froze and sighed in despair,feeling all efforts become useless when he found the shoe lying motionless on the ground.
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.
Surprisingly,what unfolded before Aamir’s eyes when he looked at the window was that the boy with a shining smile was waving his hand wildly in the air,yelling at the top of the voice,
“Thank you!”Overwhelmed with intense relief and gratitude,Aamir paced slowly,picked up shoes and locked them tight in his arms.The golden sun sprinkled over Earth,lighting up the gloomy,kissing the tears rolling down his face.
点津:Aamir’s eyes seized by the shoe为独立主格结构;as if enchanted为方式状语,意为“像被施了魔法一样”,此句为情感描写;
“So old were his flip-flops that”为“so...that...”的倒装结构; which引导非限制性定语从句;此句为动作描写;
A wave of sharp pain sweeping through his body为独立主格结构,侧重心理描写;
“what unfolded before Aamir’s eyes”为主语从句,意为“呈现在Aamir眼前的是”;“when he looked at the window”为when引导的时间状语从句;“that the boy...”为that引导的表语从句;
Overwhelmed with intense relief and gratitude为形容词短语作状语;“Aamir paced slowly,picked up shoes and locked them tight in his arms”为动作描写;
lighting up the gloomy和kissing the tears rolling down his face 为现在分词作伴随状语。核心素养提升UNIT 10(B卷)
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.Where were the photos taken
[A]In New Mexico.
[B]In California.
[C]In Arizona.
(　　)2.What will the woman do this weekend
[A]Do some surveys.
[B]Organise the information.
[C]Plan out her project.
(　　)3.What will the man do about his foot
[A]Get an X-ray.
[B]Put something cold on it.
[C]Call a doctor.
(　　)4.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
[A]Teacher and student.
[B]Classmates.
[C]Job-seeker and interviewer.
(　　)5.Why is the city hotter than before according to experts
[A]Because of less rain.
[B]Because of the pollution.
[C]Because of the use of air conditioners.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
(　　)6.What are the speakers talking about
[A]A special festival.
[B]Single parties.
[C]Online shopping.
(　　)7.What is the purpose of Double 11 according to the woman
[A]To help people show love.
[B]To help people get together.
[C]To promote online shopping.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
(　　)8.What is the man’s attitude towards learning English
[A]Confident. [B]Afraid.
[C]Cautious.
(　　)9.Where does the man learn the most
[A]On popular TV shows.
[B]On news shows.
[C]In extra classes.
(　　)10.What is the woman
[A]She is a waitress.
[B]She is a tutor.
[C]She is a reporter.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
(　　)11.When did the speakers’ parents get married
[A]15 years ago.
[B]30 years ago.
[C]35 years ago.
(　　)12.What will the speakers do for the wedding anniversary
[A]Send their parents on a trip.
[B]Have a little wedding ceremony.
[C]Invite some new friends to a party.
(　　)13.Who will send out the invitation emails
[A]The man.
[B]Mum and Dad.
[C]The woman.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
(　　)14.Why does Kate look upset
[A]Because she lost her money.
[B]Because her money was stolen.
[C]Because she spent all her allowance this month.
(　　)15.How much does the woman get every month
[A]$700. [B]$950.
[C]$1,000.
(　　)16.What does the man suggest the woman do
[A]Ask for more.
[B]Rest more.
[C]Spend less.
(　　)17.What is the man probably going to do
[A]Help the woman find a better job.
[B]Help the woman make a budget.
[C]Tell the woman some economic knowledge.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
(　　)18.What did the school raise money for
[A]A hospital.
[B]Women’s equality.
[C]The science fair.
(　　)19.Who won the award for excellence in English
[A]Greg. [B]Shannon.
[C]John.
(　　)20.When might the announcement take place
[A]In February.
[B]In April.
[C]In June.
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 和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Volunteer Opportunities in Atlanta
Volunteer opportunities in Atlanta are varied and exciting! If you live in the Atlanta area,
there are volunteer programmes for all interests,from the environment to education to medicine.
PAWS Atlanta
We couldn’t care for over 1,000 cats and dogs every year without our kind and dedicated volunteers.Each year our volunteers give hands-on care to animals,educate our community,
provide administrative support and more.We provide the training for all volunteer positions,so no prior experience is required.
Volunteer Type:Individual,Supervised Group
Minimum Age:18
American Red Cross,Metro Atlanta
If you’re passionate about helping people and looking for a volunteer career with a humanitarian organisation,you can make a difference with the American Red Cross.Red Cross values provide the foundation for the high standards to which we hold ourselves in our daily interactions with those inside and outside the organisation.
Volunteer Type:Individual,With Parent/Guardian,Special Events,Online
Minimum Age:15
Our House
At Our House,we provide a pathway to stability and independence for families experiencing homelessness through access to health care,early childhood education,housing,and employment.
Our House volunteers play an integral role in helping us deliver quality services to the homeless children and families we serve.
Volunteer Type:Individual,Supervised Group,With Parent/Guardian
Minimum Age:16
Community Assistance Centre
CAC helps residents of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody facing emergency situations meet the basic needs of food,shelters and clothing.When you volunteer at CAC,you make a difference in the lives of others in our community! Join the hundreds of volunteers who help neighbours in need.
Volunteer Type:Individual,Supervised Group
Minimum Age:15
(　　)21.What can volunteers get from PAWS Atlanta
[A]Some certificates in education.
[B]Some skills of caring for animals.
[C]A chance to work for animal charities.
[D]An opportunity to adopt some animals.
(　　)22.Why is American Red Cross,Metro Atlanta special
[A]Because it can be done online.
[B]Because it has the strictest rules.
[C]Because it operates once a week.
[D]Because it requires prior experience.
(　　)23.What do Our House and Community Assistance Centre have in common
[A]They both require parents’ appearance.
[B]They both offer shelters to the homeless.
[C]They are both open to 15-year-old teens.
[D]They both serve the communities in Dunwoody.
B
When a British couple recently sold their beloved house,they believed they had tied everything up,and had been busy working to make sure the new owners could live in a house which was in a good condition before the sale.Repairs had been made and the paperwork had all been in order before they removed their belongings from the home where they had lived in the last 32 years or so.
A few weeks after they finished the sale,James and Clarrisa Munford discovered a box of treasures,which the former owners had hidden and forgotten all about — 30 gold and silver coins.Legally,the coins — which were valued as much as ten thousand pounds — were now the Munfords’ property,and they were well within their rights to quietly sell them and pocket the profits.
However,the Munfords,who own a business in London,immediately chose to get in touch with the sellers and return the coins,which had been left inside a built-in drawer in the home.“There is an old saying,‘You harvest what you plant.’” said the original owner later,who didn’t believe his ears when receiving Mr.Munford’s call.“My wife and I spent a great deal of time and effort to ensure that we left our home in excellent conditions for the Munfords,and our kindness was certainly returned by another!” They wanted to give the Munfords some coins but they refused politely.
The sellers of the house were unwilling to be named,but said they wanted to share this story online to bring hope and inspiration to other people during these difficult times.“Now it is a good time to pause and reflect about how we treat each other.If there were more people like the Munfords,this world would be a much better place to live in,” he said.
(　　)24.What did the Munfords do when finding the treasures
[A]They went out to celebrate.
[B]They wanted to sell them quietly.
[C]They contacted the sellers of the house.
[D]They managed to report to the police.
(　　)25.How did the former owner of the house feel when Mr.Munford called him
[A]He was disappointed.
[B]He was surprised.
[C]He was angry.
[D]He was nervous.
(　　)26.What did the sellers of the house do at last
[A]They left the Munfords some silver coins.
[B]They gave the Munfords fifteen gold coins.
[C]They wanted to make more people know the story.
[D]They decided to write a book about the moving story.
(　　)27.What do you think of the Munfords
[A]They are kind.
[B]They are selfish.
[C]They are dishonest.
[D]They are careless.
C
Helping others is not only good for them but a good thing to do.It also makes us happier and healthier.Giving also connects us with others,creating stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone.So if you want to feel good,do good!
Doing things for others—whether small,unplanned acts or regular volunteering—is a powerful way to increase our own happiness as well as that of those around us.The people we help may be strangers,family,friends,colleagues or neighbours.They can be old or young,nearby or far away.
Giving isn’t just about money,so you don’t need to be rich.Giving can be as simple as a single kind word,a smile or a thoughtful gesture.It can include giving time,energy,care,skills,
thoughts or attention.Sometimes these mean as much,if not more,as financial gifts.
Scientific studies show that helping others boosts happiness.It increases life satisfaction,
provides a sense of meaning,increases feelings of ability,improves our mood and reduces stress.It can help to take our minds off our own troubles,too.
Kindness towards others is the glue which connects individual happiness with wider community and social well-being.Giving to others helps us connect with people and meets one of our basic human needs—relatedness.
Kindness seems to be contagious (传染性的).When we see someone do something kind or thoughtful,or we are on the receiving end of kindness,it inspires us to be kinder ourselves.In this way,kindness spreads from one person to the next,influencing the behaviour of people who never saw the original act.Kindness really is the key to creating a happier,more trusting local community.
(　　)28.Why can giving help to build a happier society
[A]Because it can bring confidence.
[B]Because it can connect us to others.
[C]Because it can make us healthy.
[D]Because it can make us rich.
(　　)29.What can we infer from Paragraph 4
[A]Helping others makes our trouble disappear forever.
[B]We feel more content with life by helping others.
[C]Helping others removes a sense of meaning.
[D]We feel no stress by helping others.
(　　)30.What is more important to build a better local community
[A]Kindness. [B]Health.
[C]Happiness. [D]Wealth.
(　　)31.What is the main idea of the text
[A]Helping others is good for ourselves.
[B]We should learn to give.
[C]Helping others matters.
[D]Kindness is a good virtue.
D
“I’ll be there in a few minutes.I’m playing a game with a friend,a guy named Scuzzball,” my 15-year-old son shouted from his room.“Oh,what is Scuzzball’s real name ” I asked.“I have no idea,” he said.“Where is he from ” I continued.He responded,“I think somewhere in Canada.Oh,
wait,it doesn’t even matter because Scuzzball just left the game and he has been replaced with a robot.”
“Your friend is replaced by artificial intelligence ” “It doesn’t matter,Dad.It happens all the time! The game continues.” My son doesn’t mind playing with a person or a robot,which is typical of gamers these days.I wonder whether the face-to-face experience of friendship that I grew up with will be lost by our children.
Aristotle,a great thinker and educator,has pointed out that shallow friendship is easily formed but also easily abandoned because such bonds are fragile.Deep friendship,by contrast,is when you care for your friend for his/her sake,not for any benefit you can get.This is selfless friendship.You can have only a couple of these friends because they require lots of time and effort.You must make sacrifices for each other.
Presence in friendship requires “being with” and “doing for”.Perhaps the most defining feature of deep friendship is “doing for”,as my friend has my back in trouble or brings me soup when I’m sick.Only strong bonds have the power to motivate real sacrifices.But it is unclear whether online “friends” would bother to do the hard work of friendship.When I asked my students whether they had people in their lives who would bring them soup when they were sick,they laughed at my Stone Age question and said they’d just order soup online themselves.
Digital life fills and absorbs waking hours so that people do not join in the case of friendship,like sports,collective arts,free-range childhoods,etc.In this way,digital life produces false friendships.
(　　)32.How does the author lead in the topic of the text
[A]By quoting famous mottoes.
[B]By introducing an online game.
[C]By showing robots’ irreplaceable role.
[D]By presenting a parent-child conversation.
(　　)33.What does the author mainly explain in Paragraph 3
[A]Impact of selfish friendship.
[B]The meaning of deep friendship.
[C]Selfless sacrifices in friendship.
[D]The formation of shallow friendship.
(　　)34.What can we infer from Paragraph 4
[A]Ordering food online for friends is an example of “being with”.
[B]The students thought highly of the teacher’s question.
[C]Virtual friends won’t make real sacrifices.
[D]Robots will have our back in trouble.
(　　)35.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
[A]The Benefits of Digital Life
[B]Digitalised Friendship
[C]Face-to-face Communication
[D]The Sacrifices of Online Friends
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。
Patience is a virtue because it cultivates inner strength and sound judgment.In a world that often feels rushed and demanding,the ability to wait calmly and tolerate delays really empowers us to make clear-headed decisions.36.　　　 Thus it can prevent us from making choices in a hurry that could have negative consequences.
With patience,we’re able to handle challenges with a level head.It helps us to focus on long-
term goals rather than short-term setbacks.Things can’t always go according to plan.37.　　　 It gives us the strength and determination to remain optimistic.Cultivating patience allows us to appreciate the process of growth and helps us handle difficulties with grace.
38.　　　 But we can remain calm,peaceful,and happy regardless.Patience plays its most important role in our interactions with people.With patience,we don’t explode at people easily.We work on gathering more information and looking for a solution instead.
Another important key to patience is gratitude.Instead of focusing on what we want right now,we focus on being grateful for what we already have.When we are grateful for what we have,we improve our ability to be patient.39.　　　 If you resist this,you suffer.That suffering creates more impatience.But if you accept that one of the guarantees of life is change,you will relax.
Patience is being present,examining your options,and working to move forward.If things work out,then great.But if they don’t,then we try something else.It’s just that simple.There is so much good in developing the virtue of patience.It takes work,it takes effort,but there are so many benefits of developing patience.40.　　
A.It’s necessary to make early plans.
B.However,we must realise that life changes.
C.This promotes a great sense of achievement.
D.Patience may not always give us what we want.
E.Being patient helps us avoid acting out of anger.
F.Patience improves our ability to deal with frustration.
G.With patience,you will find life flows more beautifully.
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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Some people wouldn’t be happy about having to work on Mother’s Day weekend.However,I felt pretty 　41　 when I climbed into the florist delivery van.My own mother was no longer alive to 　42　 the flowers,so 　43　 the day of other mums seemed like the best thing to do.
First up on my　44　 of deliveries was a nursing home.Someone named Mary was 　45　 a vase of pink roses from her children.I 　46　 the name to the nurse on duty.“Roses for Mary ” the nurse said.“Room two twenty-four.Just set them by the 　47　.It’s a nice gesture,but sadly she won’t know the flowers are there.” Carrying the vase down the hall to look for Mary,I thought roses like these couldn’t just be set by the window and 　48　.
“Happy Mother’s Day,Mary,” I announced.“Your children sent you these 　49　 flowers.” Mary’s eyes 　50　 the flowers and slowly she smiled.I 　51　 my cell phone.I had Mary’s daughter’s 　52　 on my delivery list.I combed Mary’s short gray hair into place and took a
　53　 of this loved mother with her roses.“Just look at your mama,” I texted Mary’s daughter.
“The roses were a blessing.”
I was a little behind schedule by the time I got back to my van,but it was 　54　 of it.I had many other deliveries at nursing homes like Mary’s.I took a lot of pictures,　55　 a lot of texts and shared a lot of joy.It was a good day!
[文章脉络]
(　　)41.[A]lucky [B]angry
[C]decent [D]depressed
(　　)42.[A]purchase [B]plant
[C]appreciate [D]sell
(　　)43.[A]restoring [B]changing
[C]turning [D]brightening
(　　)44.[A]diary [B]list
[C]van [D]mind
(　　)45.[A]moving [B]carrying
[C]getting [D]analysing
(　　)46.[A]repeated [B]announced
[C]reported [D]required
(　　)47.[A]window [B]room
[C]door [D]vase
(　　)48.[A]enjoyed [B]forgotten
[C]thrown [D]stolen
(　　)49.[A]useful [B]desperate
[C]beautiful [D]expensive
(　　)50.[A]refused [B]followed
[C]witnessed [D]guided
(　　)51.[A]set aside [B]relied on
[C]counted on [D]pulled out
(　　)52.[A]address [B]photo
[C]wish [D]number
(　　)53.[A]picture [B]sight
[C]scene [D]pose
(　　)54.[A]worthy [B]short
[C]certain [D]foolish
(　　)55.[A]bought [B]lost
[C]sent [D]gained
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In East China’s Anhui Province,56.　　　　 alley (巷) about 2-metre-wide separates a pair of gray walls.At first glance it may seem insignificant,but to those 57.　　　　 know its history,
Liuchi Alley in Tongcheng symbolises much more than its previous 58.　　　　 (appear) would suggest.
The alley’s name 59.　　　　 (come) from the Chinese words for “six” and “chi”,a unit of length,due to its width.In the early Qing Dynasty,it served as the boundary between the Zhang and Wu families,both with prominent members in Emperor Kangxi’s court or other regions.However,
the two families quarrelled over the boundary and the right 60.　　　　 (build) a wall.
After 61.　　　　 (fail) to get mediation from a regional official,the Zhangs wrote to Zhang Ying,a top official in the court.His response,62.　　　　 the form of a poem,didn’t support his family as expected.Instead,he asked his relatives to step back about 1 metre from the boundary.
63.　　　　 (move) by this,both families did so,and the alley 64.　　　　 (form).
This alley is often associated with tolerance,morality,and social order.Although the walls are replicas,people are still attracted by its story.To ordinary folk,the story is about how to get along with other people,while authorities think it can also function as a guideline for 65.　　 (official).
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,你的外国笔友Bill来信反映他进入高中后学习很忙,认为没必要花费时间去结交朋友,维系友谊。请你给他写一封回信,内容包括:
1.不赞同他的观点;
2.阐述友谊在生活中的意义(至少两点);
3.建议他结交朋友。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.书信格式已经给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Bill,
You mentioned in your letter that
　　Best wishes!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
Dear Bill,
You mentioned in your letter that you’re fully occupied and see no point in developing friendship.However,I see things in a different way.From my perspective,friendship plays a vital role in life.
Friendship means not being alone,as friends can share your sorrow and joy.It also means having someone to rely on,who will reach out a hand whenever you’re in need of help.
So why not make more friends around you It will definitely add more colour and fun to your school life.
Best wishes!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Other Shoe
Shoes are made for walking.But Aamir,a homeless Indian boy,doubted it.Wandering the noisy railway platform,he found one of his flip-flops(人字拖鞋) broken again.He hurried to a corner,sat down and tried to fix it,his bare foot pressing awkwardly against the ground.However,it was beyond repair.
He gave up and looked around aimlessly,staring at people’s shoes.Suddenly,his eyes were drawn to two boyish legs wearing flawlessly white socks and equally perfect black leather shoes,
which were glittering in the midday sun.It was a boy of his age.He couldn’t treasure his possession too much,obviously,because every ten seconds,he stopped,bent down and carefully wiped a dust or two from his shoes.His father was constantly glancing over and urging him,“Hurry up! The train is coming!”
Aamir’s eyes followed the father and son,but mostly the leather shoes,as if enchanted (被施魔法的).Imagining himself wearing them,the comfort from the good leather,jaw-dropping look on his friends’ faces,he couldn’t help cracking a big smile.
The bell of the train drew him back; the fancy-shoe boy and his father were about to get aboard.They tried to crowd into the doorway.However,the instant the boy entered the compartment (车厢),one of his shoes fell off and before he could pick it up,the train began to pull away.
The shoe was now lying alone on the platform.Aamir’s eyes lit up with excitement.Like an arrow,he shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands.After a few seconds of hesitating and looking from the shoe to the train and back,he began racing—with only one good shoe,his flip-flop.
He held the leather shoe up,trying to pass it to the boy through the window,who was desperately reaching out his hand as well.However,it was never close enough.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.
Paragraph 2:
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定要素 Who Aamir,a boy with leather shoes 难过 羡慕 激动 努力归还 失败 惊喜
When At midday
Where At the railway station
What Aamir found the boy’s black leather shoe left on the platform,and tried to throw it back but failed.
明确冲突定主题 Conflict & Clue Conflict: Desire for the shoe vs the attempts in returning it Clue:Aamir shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands,but then tried to return it.
Theme The kindness in human nature
预设问题定走向 Para.1 That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train. Q1: How did Aamir throw the shoe Q2: What was the result Q3: How did Aamir and the boy react to the result
Para.2 But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window. Q1: What was the boy’s reply Q2: How did Aamir feel Q3: What did Aamir do then
　　One possible version:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.The shoe flew in a perfect curved line in the air.Aamir’s eyes seized by the shoe,as if enchanted,he was torn with the mixture of pleasure and disappointment.So old were his flip-flops that they broke again when Aamir ran urgently towards the train, grasping for air,which caused him to lose his balance and fall down heavily.A wave of sharp pain sweeping through his body,Aamir froze and sighed in despair,feeling all efforts become useless when he found the shoe lying motionless on the ground.
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.
Surprisingly,what unfolded before Aamir’s eyes when he looked at the window was that the boy with a shining smile was waving his hand wildly in the air,yelling at the top of the voice,
“Thank you!”Overwhelmed with intense relief and gratitude,Aamir paced slowly,picked up shoes and locked them tight in his arms.The golden sun sprinkled over Earth,lighting up the gloomy,kissing the tears rolling down his face.核心素养提升UNIT 10(A卷)
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.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
[A]Husband and wife.
[B]Mother and son.
[C]Brother and sister.
(　　)2.What are the two speakers going to do
[A]Buy some shoes.
[B]Attend the opening ceremony.
[C]Take part in sports events.
(　　)3.When will the speakers go to see a play
[A]On Friday evening.
[B]On Saturday afternoon.
[C]On Saturday evening.
(　　)4.How long is the museum open on weekdays
[A]Four hours. [B]Five hours.
[C]Seven hours.
(　　)5.What is the woman going to do
[A]Take a trip to Europe.
[B]Buy a new cell phone.
[C]Improve her communication skills.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
(　　)6.What does the man hear about the restaurant
[A]It is special.
[B]It is better than average.
[C]It doesn’t meet expectations.
(　　)7.What affects a restaurant’s reputation the most
[A]Service. [B]Reviews.
[C]Advertisements.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.Where did the woman lose her suitcase
[A]On the train.
[B]At the ladies’ room.
[C]At the café.
(　　)9.What information did the man ask the woman to leave
[A]Her name and address.
[B]The size and colour of the suitcase.
[C]Her ID card number and her name tag.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　　)10.Where does the conversation probably take place
[A]In the street. [B]In a shoe shop.
[C]In the office.
(　　)11.What kind of shoes will the woman buy
[A]Iron shoes. [B]Leather shoes.
[C]Sports shoes.
(　　)12.Who does the woman buy shoes for
[A]Her husband. [B]Her son.
[C]Her daughter.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　　)13.What does the man do for a living
[A]He teaches science.
[B]He writes programmes.
[C]He sells smart phones.
(　　)14.What does the man introduce to the woman
[A]Some science books.
[B]Some educational articles.
[C]Some apps about science.
(　　)15.What is the relationship between the two speakers
[A]Neighbours.
[B]Interviewer and applicant.
[C]Close friends.
(　　)16.How many people are there in the man’s family
[A]Three. [B]Five.
[C]Seven.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　　)17.What will the weather be like by 8:00 tonight
[A]A little bit rainy.
[B]Cloudy and very cold.
[C]Stormy with thunder and lightning.
(　　)18.What does James advise people to do on Monday morning
[A]Drive slowly.
[B]Wear hats and gloves.
[C]Take a raincoat.
(　　)19.When will it start to warm up
[A]On Monday afternoon.
[B]On Monday evening.
[C]On Tuesday afternoon.
(　　)20.What might Roberta be
[A]A weather reporter.
[B]A news host.
[C]A journalist.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
W:Where is our daughter Jenny now,Michael
M:She must be playing somewhere in the garden behind the house.
(Text 2)
W:Hurry up!Otherwise,we’ll miss the opening ceremony of the gymnastics competition of our university.
M:OK.Just a minute.Let me tie my shoelaces.
(Text 3)
M:Shall we go out to see a play on Friday evening
W:I’m sorry,but I am not available at the time.Would Saturday afternoon be convenient for you
M:Yes,that’s fine.
W:OK,see you then.
(Text 4)
W:What are the opening hours of the museum
M:From 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Monday to Friday,and between 11 a.m.to 3 p.m.on the weekend.
(Text 5)
W:I wonder if I’ll be able to use my cell phone in Europe.I’m going there for a trip.
M:I’m afraid not.Europe uses GSM as its mobile communication standard.
第二节
(Text 6)
W:Did you try the fancy new Italian restaurant that opened up It’s supposed to be good.
M:No.I wanted to go,but a friend of mine told me it wasn’t worth it.The food was just OK,
and the service was nothing special.
W:I saw a review in the newspaper that said it was average at best.It’s a shame,since they have been advertising its opening for a while now.
M:Bad reviews are the end for most restaurants.
W:True.
(Text 7)
W:Officer,I lost my suitcase just now.
M:Take it easy.Please tell me more details.
W:Thank you.After getting out of the ladies’ room,I went to the café and left my suitcase under the table.Then I read some newspapers while I was waiting for the train.When I finished my reading,I found my suitcase missing.
M:What kind of suitcase did you miss
W:A blue leather case,with my name tag on the top and my ID card inside.
M:I feel sorry to hear that.Will you please fill in the form and leave your name and your address here We will try our best to find the suitcase for you.
(Text 8)
M:Hi,Mrs.Smith.What can I do for you
W:Hi,Mr.White.I want to buy a pair of shoes for my husband.
M:He wore out the pair you bought last month
W:Yes.Sometimes I thought I should buy him a pair of iron shoes.
M:Oh,no.What you need is a pair of strong and comfortable shoes.
W:What’s your suggestion
M:Maybe you should buy him a pair of leather shoes.
W:But my husband doesn’t like leather shoes.
M:Then,how about sports shoes They are strong and comfortable.
W:It seems that’s the only choice.All right,I’ll take your suggestion.
M:How about this pair
W:It seems very good. I’ll take it.
(Text 9)
W:So,what do you do for a living
M:Well,I’m a programmer.
W:Oh,what do you do exactly in your job
M:Well,most of the time I develop educational software.And at the moment I’m working on several educational apps for,you know,smart phones.
W:Oh,that’s great.
M:Yeah,it’s a really good job.So how about you
W:Well,I’m a high school science teacher.
M:Wow!Actually I’ve created three apps about science that you might be interested in.
W:Seriously
M:Yeah.
W:That sounds great.I’d love to see them.By the way,we are having a barbecue at our place this Friday.Why don’t you come over with your family and get to know some of the other neighbours
M:Well,let me talk to my wife.But you know we have five kids.
W:Really Five kids,wow!
M:Yes,so they might eat all your food.
W:Well,that’s no problem.I think it’ll be fun.
(Text 10)
Good evening,folks.Here is your three-day weather report.As you can see,a major storm is moving toward us from the north.We should expect a little rain by eight o’clock tonight,but it should be pretty mild.Temperatures will be in the low to mid 50s.But don’t be surprised if you get woken up in the middle of the night by thunder and lightning.The good news is that the rain will stop on Monday morning,but the roads will remain slippery from the previous rain,so drive slowly!Unfortunately,those who enjoy eating lunch outside will be out of luck,as the rains will return by noon and last for the rest of the workday.Tomorrow evening,we’ll have winds but no rain for at least another few hours.On Tuesday morning,it will be cloudy and cold,with high in the upper 30s and low 40s,so remember to bring your hats and gloves to the office!It should warm up a little bit in the afternoon,but it certainly won’t get any higher than the upper 50s.All right,folks.That’s your three-day weather forecast.I’m James Mason.Now,back to Roberta in the news room...
【答案】 1～5 ABBCA　6～10 CBCAB　
11～15 CABCA　16～20 CAACB
第二部分　阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C 和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
　　Every year on 21 June,World Music Day is commemorated in over 120 countries,including its birthplace of France,to honour both amateur and professional musicians.Citizens of a city or country are permitted and encouraged to perform music outside in their neighbourhoods,public areas,and parks on the World Music Day.Free concerts are also held,where musicians perform for the joy of it rather than for a fee.
　　In the 1970s,American musician Cohen,who was then working for a French radio station,
came up with the idea of having musicians perform on the evening of 21 June to celebrate the start of summer.It was finally accepted by France’s Ministry of Culture in 1982.The day started in France and has since extended to countries such as Belgium,the United Kingdom and others.It’s the ideal time to learn a new instrument or listen to songs they wouldn’t ordinarily include on their playlists.Every type of musician can celebrate the World Music Day with friends,family,and even strangers,whether they are young,elderly,new,or seasoned professionals.The purpose is to promote music.
　　It makes no difference how good you are at making music,and everyone can do it.This day can be used by even the most tone-deaf folks to sing their hearts out and appreciate the beauty and power of music.Music is not only a great way to express yourself,but it may also be beneficial to your health.A song might bring back a joyful memory or make you feel energised when you listen to it.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了世界音乐日的情况,包括举行时间、起源以及特色等。
(　　)21.Where did the World Music Day begin
[A]France. [B]America.
[C]Belgium. [D]China.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知,世界音乐日始于法国。故选A。
(　　)22.Why are some concerts held for free
[A]For reputation.
[B]For entertainment.
[C]For experience.
[D]For occupation.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知,有些音乐会免费是为了娱乐。故选B。
(　　)23.What do we know about the World Music Day
[A]Those who are not expert in music are not welcome.
[B]Cohen put forward the idea of performing music for free.
[C]The purpose of it is to instruct tone-deaf people in music.
[D]You can listen to some songs not included on your playlist.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It’s the ideal time to learn...their playlists.”可知,在世界音乐日,你可以听到一些不在你的播放列表中的歌曲。故选D。
B
Cristina,a teen who grew up in a poor neighbourhood in Madrid,never imagined herself playing the violin.But today she is the first violinist in an inventive orchestra (乐团),bringing together two dozen other disadvantaged youths,using instruments made from recycled materials.“I am really happy,because the project has changed my life a lot,” said Cristina,her eyes gleaming.
Luis,18,credits the project with keeping him on a right track in a neighbourhood like Vallecas,which has a high school dropout rate.“Instead of meeting up with friends,I preferred to listen to music,play it,and little by little it became a way of life,” he said.
The project,called “Music of Recycling”,aims to breathe new life into junk while also benefiting youths from disadvantaged backgrounds and it is run by Spanish environmental group Ecoembes and is inspired by Paraguay’s Cateura orchestra,made up of musicians from a poor neighbourhood who play instruments made from materials found in waste.
“After Ecoembes invited the Cateura orchestra to perform in Madrid in 2014,the group decided to found its own similar ensemble (乐团) that same year,” said Gil,the director of Music of Recycling.“The ensemble put on its first concert just four months later and the kids could not play more than four notes,” said Gil.
“Now after having performed in cities across Spain,we already have four boys studying in scholarships at music schools,” he added.More than 100 children are taking music classes from members of the orchestra as part of the project.
The instruments are created by Soler,a third-generation instrument maker,from cans,wooden boxes and parts of abandoned instruments.He tried to make the instruments as close to their “normal” shape as possible so the children won’t have difficulty playing regular equipment in the future.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了在马德里长大的克里斯蒂娜因为爱好音乐,通过改造回收的材料制作乐器,然后带领一批同样喜欢音乐的年轻人组建乐队、制造乐器进而改变人生的故事。
(　　)24.What does the author intend to do by referring to Cristina and Luis
[A]Praise the teens for their efforts.
[B]Introduce the startup of the project.
[C]Show the effects of the project.
[D]Present ways to mix music and recycling.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“‘I am really happy,because the project has changed my life a lot,’said Cristina,her eyes gleaming.”以及第二段第一句“Luis,18,credits the project with keeping him on a right track in a neighbourhood like Vallecas,which has a high school dropout rate.”可知,这一项目对克里斯蒂娜和路易斯的人生产生了重要的影响。故选C。
(　　)25.Where does the project’s inspiration come from
[A]A group of musicians.
[B]A children’s orchestra.
[C]Disadvantaged youths.
[D]An environmental group.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“it is run by Spanish environmental group Ecoembes and is inspired by Paraguay’s Cateura orchestra”可知,这一项目的灵感来自Cateura乐团的音乐家们。故选A。
(　　)26.What can we learn about the project
[A]It was started in 2014.
[B]It was funded by the government.
[C]It spread across the world.
[D]It made a large amount of money.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“After Ecoembes invited the Cateura orchestra to perform in Madrid in 2014,the group decided to found its own similar ensemble (乐团) that same year”可知,他们建立自己的乐队是在2014年,即这个项目开始于2014年。故选A。
(　　)27.What’s Soler’s attitude towards the project
[A]Doubtful. [B]Supportive.
[C]Tolerant. [D]Uncaring.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句“He tried to make the instruments as close to their ‘normal’ shape as possible so the children won’t have difficulty playing regular equipment in the future.”可知,Soler正在努力为这一项目贡献自己的力量,因此可以推断出,他对这一项目是持支持态度的。故选B。
C
　　Storytelling is an important way that people pass down knowledge and culture.Stories can be passed along in many ways,including speaking,writing and movement.
Hula is a type of dance,and it is also a form of storytelling.It has been a part of Hawaiian storytelling traditions for generations.Many years ago,Hawaiians did not have a written language.
To pass down knowledge,they shared chants (吟唱) that told stories of important events.They danced hula to these chants.Through hula,Hawaiians recorded Hawaiian history.
There are two main types of hula.Ancient hula,or hula kahiko,is the oldest form of the dance.
Hula kahiko often celebrates Hawaiian chiefs.It also tells stories about important Hawaiian figures in history.Its beat is slow and the movements are graceful.Musicians keep that beat for the dancers with bamboo sticks and drums.A modern form of hula,hula auana,is danced to songs and,often,
faster beat.Musicians play the ukulele and guitar in this type of hula.Unlike hula kahiko,hula auana is not performed as a part of a religious ceremony.It’s often more relaxed but it also carries significant cultural and education values.Both types of hula are popular in Hawaii today.Masters train students at hula schools,asking them to draw inspiration from nature.
In hula,each movement has a meaning,much like words in a story.Hula dancers use their hands,feet and hips to tell these stories.One basic hula step is called the kaholo.To perform this step,dancers lower their knees deeply.They move their hips from side to side to the beat.This move can represent a person going on a journey.Other hula steps express nature or weather.For example,in one step,a dancer lifts their hands up,and then they move their fingers as they bring their hands down.This movement represents rain.Through various movements,hula dancers can communicate meanings and share important stories with their community.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了夏威夷的舞蹈——呼啦舞,它是一种讲故事的方式,即通过舞蹈动作传达故事的含义,记录历史,传承文化。
(　　)28.Why did Hawaiians create hula
[A]To inspire young generations.
[B]To record their past.
[C]To improve their language.
[D]To have fun.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知,夏威夷人创造呼啦舞是为了记录他们的过去。故选B。
(　　)29.Which is different between the two types of hula
[A]Use of nature. [B]Popularity.
[C]Educational role. [D]Music.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Hula kahiko often celebrates...and guitar in this type of hula.”可知,两种呼啦舞的不同点是音乐。故选D。
(　　)30.What can be inferred from the last paragraph
[A]Hula can express any natural phenomenon.
[B]Hula needs more movements.
[C]Hula movements are easy.
[D]Hula makes people communicate well.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知,呼啦舞能使人们很好地沟通。故选D。
(　　)31.What is the text mainly about
[A]How to dance hula.
[B]Where hula began.
[C]The Hawaiian way of storytelling.
[D]The modern Hawaiian celebration.
【答案】 C
【解析】 主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是第二段前两句可知,文章主要介绍了夏威夷人讲故事的一种方式——呼啦舞。故选C。
D
You might have ever noticed how some people can effortlessly talk to anyone they meet,no matter how different their backgrounds are.Or you may have seen that one person who always offends someone,no matter what the topic of conversation is.These two situations describe how we can differ in our abilities to interact,get along with,and relate to others around us.In the same way that we vary in traditional academic abilities,we can vary in how socially qualified we are.After years of academic research and development,this social ability is now commonly referred to as “social intelligence”.
Social intelligence is the ability to understand other people,how they work,what motivates them,and how to work cooperatively with them.It is a relationship-based concept that centres on the way we understand others,interact with others,and present ourselves to others.As an example,
you would not speak in the same way towards your 70-year-old mother as you would to your 16-year-old daughter.In our working lives,we come across different social groups including those from different countries,varying age groups and cultural identities.Being able to acknowledge and understand people’s different backgrounds is a key way to connect with them.
Our ability to navigate successfully through our lives relies heavily on our levels of social intelligence.It can affect the relationships we form with our partners and children,the friendship circles that we build,and our ability to progress in our careers and ambitions.Given the importance of social intelligence in multiple aspects of life,it is therefore in our best interest to better understand the concept of social intelligence.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了“社交智力”这个概念,以及人们在社交智力上是有差异的。
(　　)32.What is the first paragraph meant to suggest
[A]Creativity is crucial to one’s research.
[B]There are differences in people’s social intelligence.
[C]People’s social abilities depend on their backgrounds.
[D]Academic research varies from person to person.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“These two situations describe ...After years of academic research and development,this social ability is now commonly referred to as ‘social intelligence’.”可推知,本段主要介绍了“社交智力”这个概念,以及人们在社交智力上是有差异的。故选B。
(　　)33.Why does the author use the example of mother and daughter
[A]To further illustrate a concept.
[B]To finally reach a conclusion.
[C]To clearly show a viewpoint.
[D]To sincerely show a fact.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“It is a relationship-based concept...As an example,you would not speak in the same way towards your...”可推知,本段介绍了“社交智力”这个概念,所以列举母亲和女儿的例子是为了进一步论述这个概念。故选A。
(　　)34.What can we infer from the third paragraph
[A]Our relationship circles should be enlarged.
[B]Better understanding a concept is important.
[C]It is really difficult to achieve one’s ambition.
[D]Social intelligence has great impacts on our lives.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It can affect the relationships we form with...and our ability to progress in our careers and ambitions.”可知,本段主要介绍了社交智力水平会影响人们与伴侣和孩子建立的关系、建立的友谊圈,以及在事业和抱负上取得进步的能力。由此可知,我们从第三段了解到了社交智力对我们的生活有很大影响。故选D。
(　　)35.What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph
[A]How to define social intelligence.
[B]How to classify social intelligence.
[C]How to enhance social intelligence.
[D]How to deal with social intelligence.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的最后一句“Given the importance of social intelligence in multiple aspects of life,it is therefore in our best interest to better understand the concept of social intelligence.”可知,因为社交智力对我们的生活很重要,因此更好地理解这个概念对我们最有利,我们应该采取措施来提高它。由此可推知,接下来的文章就要介绍如何提高社交智力。故选C。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Studying in America presents you with unique opportunities to get involved in a community that pushes you to succeed.36.　　　 These tips will help you make the most of the four years.
Participation in university programmes helps you make new friends and establish a connection with your school.At the beginning of the school year,most universities will host an organisation fair where every club on campus will be recruiting (招募) new members.
37.　　　 By chatting with old club members,you can decide where you’ll fit best.
To best prepare for your future,growing your professional network is essential.Joining professional student organisations that correspond with your professional interests is a great place to start.For example,professional societies often hold conferences and send out newsletters about industry happenings.Remember to be active and interested in your college years.38.　　
Taking part in voluntary work is a practical way to make a difference in the local community where your university is located.Some organisations like Habitat for Humanity have opportunities throughout the country.Neighbourhoods surrounding your university will also have individual needs and service opportunities that will benefit from your help.39.　　　 It shows a new side of the place you’ll call home for the next several years.
40.　　　 But getting around America on breaks can be a great opportunity to see more of it.If you have time,consider taking different trips,in which you can explore different cultures and meet new friends.Gradually,you’ll find your vision broadened and life enriched.
A.Being a volunteer can advance your career.
B.College is the perfect time to learn and grow.
C.Living off campus is a great way to save money.
D.The event gives you an idea of each organisation.
E.It also allows you to get an ideal job after graduation.
F.Travelling overseas can be difficult during the school year.
G.Volunteering helps you feel connected to the community you live in.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了在美国大学学习的过程中,你可以参与社区志愿活动来提升自己,并且这对于以后的工作也有帮助。
36.【答案】 B
【解析】 根据后文“make the most of the four years”可推知,空处内容应是关于大学生活,因此B项符合语境,与下文衔接自然。故选B。
37.【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“At the beginning of the school year...will be recruiting (招募) new members.”和下文“By chatting with old club members,you can decide where you’ll fit best.”可知,这些活动提供了与俱乐部老成员交流的机会,以便了解适合你自己的俱乐部。D项符合语境,且选项中的“The event”指代上文的“an organisation fair”。故选D。
38.【答案】 E
【解析】 根据上文“For example,professional societies often hold conferences and send out newsletters about industry happenings.”可知,这里是指就业方面的问题,E项与其相呼应,符合语境,且选项中的“It”指代上一句内容。故选E。
39.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据上文“Taking part in voluntary work is a practical way...where your university is located.”和下文“It shows a new side of the place you’ll call home for the next several years.”可知,这里说的是志愿者服务和社区之间相辅相成的关系。G项符合语境,且下文的“It”指代选项中的“Volunteering”。故选G。
40.【答案】 F
【解析】 根据下文“But getting around America on breaks can be a great opportunity to see more of it.”中的“But”可知,空处与此处为转折关系,指出学习时旅行不是那么容易的。F项符合语境。故选F。
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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My 12-year-old niece was staying with us for a little while.One night we stayed up talking about how we used to 　41　 and take part in random (随机的) acts of kindness.We talked about how so much had 　42　,and how it would be difficult to do so many of those things now,
　43　 when it came to helping out strangers.
The next day,I 　44　 something from downtown and took her with me.As we walked around,we heard a beautiful male voice 　45　.We turned around to see a middle-aged man sitting on a corner with his guitar.A couple was sitting on a bench nearby and listening to his
　46　.
After I ran my errands (杂事),we 　47　 to sit at an outdoor restaurant across from him on the other side of the street.My niece kept 　48　 and saying how wonderful his singing was.
Seeing how moved she was by his music,at the end of our 　49　,I gave her a $10 bill and asked her to put it in his bowl.
She was 　50　,but headed over.As she 　51　,the man was just finishing a song,and they had a conversation.She told him how 　52　 she was by his music,and he told her she 　53　 his day.As she was excitedly talking about the 　54　 with me,she mentioned,“He didn’t even know how much it was.He just 　55　 that someone was enjoying his music.”
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了作者带着侄女去市区购物,偶遇一位街头唱歌的男士,并描述了侄女与这位男士成就了彼此美好的一天的事情。
(　　)41.[A]volunteer [B]exercise
[C]communicate [D]research
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“take part in random (随机的) acts of kindness”和“when it came to helping out strangers”可知,此处指的是作者他们过去做善事,而这些善举都是自发自愿的(volunteer)。故选A。
(　　)42.[A]remained [B]changed
[C]reached [D]improved
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“take part in random (随机的) acts of kindness”和下文“and how it would be difficult to do so many of those things now”可知,以前是自发自愿做善事,现在做这样的事情很困难,与以往相比发生了变化(changed)。故选B。
(　　)43.[A]probably [B]luckily
[C]usually [D]especially
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“and how it would be difficult to do so many of those things now”可知,现在做善举有时会有些困难,设空处应是强调特别是(especially)在帮助陌生人时。故选D。
(　　)44.[A]bought [B]found
[C]needed [D]chose
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“something from downtown”可知,作者需要(needed)一些东西,应是去市区的商店购物。故选C。
(　　)45.[A]singing [B]speaking
[C]shouting [D]crying
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“We turned around to see a middle-aged man sitting on a corner with his guitar.”“how wonderful his singing was”和“his music”可知,作者和侄女听到有人在唱歌(singing)。故选A。
(　　)46.[A]speech [B]music
[C]stories [D]advice
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“how wonderful his singing was”和“his music”可知,此处指的是他的音乐(music)。故选B。
(　　)47.[A]failed [B]expected
[C]agreed [D]happened
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据本句语境可知,作者和侄女碰巧(happened)在一个户外餐厅用餐。故选D。
(　　)48.[A]asking [B]arguing
[C]smiling [D]joking
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“saying how wonderful his singing was”可知,侄女觉得他的音乐很美妙,因此应是笑着(smiling)和作者说话。故选C。
(　　)49.[A]visit [B]talk
[C]shopping [D]meal
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“sit at an outdoor restaurant ”可知,作者带着侄女在餐厅吃饭(meal)。故选D。
(　　)50.[A]surprised [B]tired
[C]worried [D]excited
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据转折词but可知,前后句存在转折关系,只有A项surprised(惊讶的)最贴合句中的转折语气。故选A。
(　　)51.[A]appeared [B]approached
[C]left [D]passed
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“headed over”和下文“they had a conversation”可知,侄女走近(approached)这个唱歌的男人并与他交谈。故选B。
(　　)52.[A]astonished [B]touched
[C]relaxed [D]encouraged
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“Seeing how moved she was by his music ”可知,侄女被他的音乐所打动(touched)。故选B。
(　　)53.[A]took [B]set
[C]filled [D]made
【答案】 D
【解析】 歌唱者被倾听者告知自己的音乐很感人,应是非常令人高兴的事,短语make one’s day意为“使某人感到开心或满足;使某人的一天变得美好”。故选D。
(　　)54.[A]conversation [B]situation
[C]event [D]accident
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“they had a conversation”中的conversation及下文内容可知,这里是conversation的原词复现。故选A。
(　　)55.[A]considered [B]remembered
[C]valued [D]unnoticed
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“He didn’t even know how much it was.”可知,歌唱者在意的是有人欣赏他的音乐,结合选项最贴切的是C项valued(珍视,重视)。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,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Christmas is no fun when you’re poor. Twenty years ago I was a young,56.　　　 (struggle) substitute (替补) teacher whose calls into work had been few. Money was tight,bills were due and my wife and I couldn’t even afford 57.　　　　 (get) Christmas gifts for each other. The only gifts we could get for our children were a few soft toys that I had found 58.　　　　 (sell) at half price in the supermarket. I opened the door and brought in the gifts I 59.　　　　(hide) in our old car’s trunk before. Then I handed 60.　　　 　 to my son and daughter. I watched with a sad smile as they did their best to tear off the wrapping paper. As they pulled out their toys,though,I noticed their 61.　　　　 (eye) lit up and they jumped up and down. My daughter 62.　　　　 (happy) hugged her toy and then hugged her mum and me as well. I laughed as I watched my children play with their toys 63.　　　　 hours,and was thankful for the 64.　　　　(great) gift ever been given. Till today I still treasure 65.　　　　 gift of pure love that my son and daughter gave me that day.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了作者从前在贫穷时期过圣诞节只能给孩子们买半价礼物的事情,但孩子们的反应让作者非常感动,弥足珍贵。
56.【答案】 struggling　
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。句意:20年前,我还是一个年轻、努力奋斗的代课老师,很少有人叫我去上班。分析句子结构可知,此处是作定语,被修饰名词teacher与struggle之间是主动关系,应用现在分词。故填struggling。
57.【答案】 to get　
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。句意:手头拮据,账单到期了,我和妻子甚至没钱给彼此买圣诞礼物。短语afford to do sth.意为“负担得起做某事”。故填to get。
58.【答案】 sold　
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。句意:我们能给孩子们的唯一礼物是我在超市找到的几个半价出售的毛绒玩具。分析句子结构可知,空处在句中作定语,修饰soft toys, soft toys和sell之间是动宾关系,应用过去分词。故填sold。
59.【答案】 had hidden　
【解析】 考查动词时态。句意:我打开门,把之前藏在旧汽车后备箱里的礼物拿了进来。此处表示过去的过去,应用过去完成时。故填had hidden。
60.【答案】 them　
【解析】 考查代词。句意:然后我把它们递给我的儿子和女儿。此处指上文gifts应用代词them。故填them。
61.【答案】 eyes　
【解析】 考查名词复数。句意:当他们拿出玩具时,我注意到他们的眼睛亮了起来,跳上跳下。根据语境和their可知,应用复数形式。故填eyes。
62.【答案】 happily　
【解析】 考查副词。句意:女儿开心地拥抱了她的玩具,接着拥抱了她的妈妈和我。设空处修饰动词hugged,应用副词。happy的副词形式为happily。故填happily。
63.【答案】 for　
【解析】 考查介词。句意:我笑着看着孩子们玩了几个小时的玩具,对得到的这份有史以来最好的礼物心存感激。短语for hours表示“几个小时”。故填for。
64.【答案】 greatest　
【解析】 考查形容词最高级。句意:我笑着看着孩子们玩了几个小时的玩具,对得到的这份有史以来最好的礼物心存感激。根据定冠词the以及句意“最好的”可知,应用形容词最高级greatest。故填greatest。
65.【答案】 the　
【解析】 考查冠词。句意:直到今天,我仍然珍惜那一天儿子和女儿给我的纯真的爱的礼物。gift此处为特指,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)
上周五,为丰富校园生活,你校举办了以 “Blossom of Youth” 为主题的社团文化节(Association Culture Festival)活动,请你为校英语报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.时间、地点;
2.活动内容(各种社团表演及活动等);
3.活动反响。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可适当发挥,以使行文连贯。
Blossom of Youth
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
Blossom of Youth
Last Friday,aiming to enrich students’ campus life,our school organised an Association Culture Festival with the theme of Blossom of Youth,which turned out to be a great success.
　　As scheduled,this festival was held in the school hall at 3 pm,lasting for 2 hours.Clubs took turns to demonstrate their well-prepared performances,including poem recitation,martial arts,etc.
What impressed the students most was that the Craft Club invited all the participants to do the hands-on works,like postcard making and DIY bags.
This activity motivated students to participate in extra-curricular activities and received high praise.
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My pulse quickened as my feet took me closer and closer to the door.In my head,I could hear the words my father kept telling me,“Do it,Stephanie.You never do anything for yourself.Just set it up.” I felt my lungs filled with air and released it.
“Did you sign up ” my father asked.When he saw the drumsticks in my hand,his face lit up with a smile and he came to hug me.
Wednesday came,and along with it was my first drum lesson.I walked through the door and headed directly to the seating area in the back.My hands kept fidgeting (摆弄) with the drumsticks.I kept nervously looking at the time.I tried to slow down my breath.I knew the teacher would say I was not the right type of person to play the drum.I turned around to see an old man looking at me.
“Stephanie I’m Mike,the drum teacher,” he said.
He led me to a room.There were two drum sets,and he told me to sit at the one close to the door.Out of the door gathered the crowd,chatting and chuckling (轻声笑).
　　People made me nervous.That’s the way I’d always been.But Mike had a very calm manner,
so I relaxed just slightly.Not only did he not tell me that I was the wrong type of person to play the drum,but he praised me for how well I held the drumsticks and followed along with him.I learnt how to read simple sheets of music,but then my thirty-minute lesson was over.
Walking back to my father’s car,I felt the energy beaming from within me.It was the first time that I had done something purely for my enjoyment,something just for myself.
I practised as much as I could throughout the week.Even my seven-year-old brother Pluto often complained that I seldom had time to play with him.My second lesson came,and I played the sheets of music for Mike.I noticed as I played that Mike’s concentration became more and more apparent.When I finished the whole lesson,Mike said, “You played that perfectly!”
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
　　After months of playing,one day,Mike invited me to play at a small concert.
Paragraph 2:
　　Walking up on the stage,I took a deep breath and sat at the drum set.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定要素 Who I (Stephanie),my father, Mike(the drum teacher),Pluto (my brother) 紧张 受到鼓舞 充满信心 开心
When One day
Where At a small concert
What My drum teacher Mike encouraged me to play the drum and I kept practising and performed well at the concert.
明确冲突定主题 Conflict & Clue Conflict:You never do anything for yourself.Just set it up. Clue:But Mike had a very calm manner,so I relaxed just slightly.Not only did he not tell me that I was the wrong type of person to play the drum,but he praised me on how well I held the drumsticks and followed along with him.
Theme You can do anything that you want to.Just be brave.
预设问题定走向 Para.1 After months of playing,one day,Mike invited me to play at a small concert. Q1:How did I feel then Q2:What did my father do Q3:What did I think of my practice
Para.2 Walking up on the stage,I took a deep breath and sat at the drum set. Q1:How did I perform on the stage Q2:How did the audience react to my performance Q3:How did I feel
　　One possible version:
After months of playing,one day,Mike invited me to play at a small concert.By then,
practising drumming had become an essential part of my daily routine.The hours spent training my skills were not just about mastering the instrument; they were also about discipline and love.My father,watching with a gentle smile,often stood by the door.His words of encouragement relieved my anxiety.With each nod of his head and every proud smile,my determination grew stronger.Finally,the big day arrived.
Walking up on the stage,I took a deep breath and sat at the drum set.Lights flashing,I began to play.My hands moved swiftly and the crowd watched closely,their eyes fixed on my every move.As the final beat hit,the air was filled with an exciting energy,and the yard burst into applause.Their applause was the recognition of the power of music and of me.“Stephanie,yes,you can do anything that you set your mind to!” I smiled with delight,drumsticks in my hands.
点津:为动名词作主语,其中的had become an essential part of my daily routine是在表达自己付出的努力,为下文的表演成功埋下伏笔;
为现在分词短语作状语;
为with复合结构;
为“名词+现在分词”构成的独立主格结构,属于环境描写;
为“名词+过去分词”构成的独立主格结构,属于动作描写;
为that引导的定语从句(先行词是anything,关系代词要用that);
为“名词+介词短语”构成的独立主格结构。

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