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核心素养提升(Unit 1)
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　　)1.Where did the woman go last night
[A]To her office.
[B]To a cinema.
[C]To Betty’s house.
(　　)2.Why did the man return early
[A]Because his mother didn’t feel well.
[B]Because he hadn’t planned the trip well.
[C]Because he was ill during his trip.
(　　)3.What does the man ask the woman to buy
[A]Bread and eggs.
[B]Eggs and orange juice.
[C]Apples and bread.
(　　)4.What is the woman doing
[A]Checking in.
[B]Doing cleaning.
[C]Making a complaint.
(　　)5.How can the man get phone numbers when he is in New York
[A]By phoning 114.
[B]By asking his father.
[C]By referring to the local phone book.
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.Who does the woman think should do the decorating
[A]Klara and Antonio.
[B]Professionals.
[C]The man.
(　　)7.What does the man think of professionals
[A]They cost too much.
[B]They are efficient.
[C]They can stand the mess.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8~10题。
(　　)8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
[A]Colleagues.
[B]Clerk and client.
[C]Doctor and patient.
(　　)9.When will Mr Sharpe’s daughter have an operation
[A]This afternoon.
[B]Tomorrow morning.
[C]Tomorrow afternoon.
(　　)10.What does the woman suggest the man do
[A]Visit Mr Sharpe’s daughter in the hospital.
[B]Finish the meeting with Mr Sharpe earlier.
[C]Ask Mr Sharpe if he needs any help.
　　听第8段材料,回答第11~13题。
(　　)11.When will the woman give a presentation
[A]In February.
[B]In March.
[C]In November.
(　　)12.How does the woman feel about her presentation
[A]Nervous.
[B]Satisfied.
[A]Confident.
(　　)13.What do we know about the speakers
[A]They are familiar with each other.
[B]They will host the conference together.
[C]They met in San Francisco last year.
　　听第9段材料,回答第14~16题。
(　　)14.Where did the man want to go first
[A]Big Ben.
[B]The British Museum.
[C]Tate Modern.
(　　)15.What do we know about Tate Modern
[A]It is along the river.
[B]It is far away from Big Ben.
[C]All of the exhibitions there are free.
(　　)16.Who is the man talking with
[A]A tour guide.
[B]Another traveller.
[C]His travel partner.
　　听第10段材料,回答第17~20题。
(　　)17.When was the survey published
[A]Yesterday.
[B]The day before yesterday.
[C]Last week.
(　　)18.What are the prices based on in the survey
[A]Wages in different jobs.
[B]Living expenses in capitals.
[C]The cost of the same basket of shopping.
(　　)19.Which country has the highest price according to the survey
[A]Denmark.
[B]Sweden.
[C]France.
(　　)20.What do we know about Poland
[A]It has lower wages.
[B]It is a Scandinavian country.
[C]The standard of living there is high.
第二部分　阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Wildlife Conservation Volunteer Programme
We need caring volunteers (志愿者) to join us here to take care of our injured and displaced animals.
Your tasks
Work groups include food preparation and feeding,animal enclosure cleaning,animal toy enrichment,and working with the vet (兽医) team.At every step,we have skilled coordinators (协调者) to teach what to do and how to do it.
Typical (典型的) day
·Breakfast is served from 7 am to 8 am,with fruits and coffee.
·Morning work begins from 8 am to 11:30 am.
· Lunch is served from 12 pm until 1 pm.
·The afternoon meeting begins at 1:30 pm between coordinators.
·Afternoon work begins at 2 pm and ends at 5:30 pm.
·Dinner is served from 6 pm to 7 pm.
·Night activities begin at 7 pm.
·Volunteers are asked to be in bed by 10 pm.
Requirements
Age:16 and older.
Language Skills:You need to speak basic English.
Nationality:Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Work Time:Your helping hand will be required on Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,Saturday and Sunday.
Programme pay
300 per week,and additional 5 will be added for each additional week of work.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了一个野生动物保护志愿者项目的具体内容、要求和安排。
(　　)21.Which of the following is a working task for the volunteer programme
[A]Helping treat sick or injured animals.
[B]Playing games with animals.
[C]Training animals for the wild.
[D]Cleaning dirty animals.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。 由第一段内容可知,志愿者项目的工作任务是帮助照顾受伤或无家回归的动物们。故选A。
(　　)22.What’s a typical day like for volunteers
[A]They are free to play until midnight.
[B]They are offered fruits at every meal.
[C]They work a total of seven hours a day.
[D]They attend the meeting at 1:30 pm daily.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。 由Typical (典型的) day部分中的内容可知,志愿者早上从8点至11:30工作3.5小时,下午从2点至5:30工作3.5小时,共7小时。故选C。
(　　)23.How much money can a volunteer make in 3 weeks
[A]300 . [B]900 .
[C]910 . [D]915 .
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。 由Programme pay部分的内容可知,每周费用是300欧元,每额外一周增加5欧元。所以三周的收入为300 +305 +310 = 915 。故选D。
B
Several months ago,I worked as a volunteer in an amateur (业余的) tennis tournament (锦标赛) called Tennis 123.One afternoon,I watched a match between a 5-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy.Wang,the founder of Tennis 123,told me that the 5-year-old was the youngest player in the tournament.
Tennis 123 has no age requirement and players compete according to their level from 2.0 to 5.0.But surprisingly,the younger players often beat the older ones.
In the end,the 5-year-old lost the match 0-4.She threw her racket (球拍) metres away and cried terribly for a long time.During the match,she often looked to her mother for help.I checked the girl’s previous results:she had lost 24 matches straight.That afternoon only brought two more losses,including the one with the boy I saw.
When a player’s win ratio (比率) drops below a certain number,they will be placed at a lower level.In the girl’s case,she was already at 2.0,the lowest level,so she had nowhere else to be placed.I discussed the possibility of improving the tournament rules with Wang to better protect these very young kids.
Wang told me that the tournament has matches for beginners,young children,and those who have never won a game before.However,the girl’s parents,both retired athletes themselves,believed that she should stay at the 2.0 level as the girl’s physical condition was quite good.
Still,I disagreed.I worried that continuing to play like this would hurt the girl’s confidence in the court and in her future life.I remember when I played at the 3.0 level two years ago and lost so many times that I went back to 2.5 — it was very frustrating (令人沮丧的).So I don’t think it’s a good idea to put so much pressure on children at such a young age.
Losing can be lonely,whether in tennis or in life.But losing is part of the path towards winning one day.By giving them better support,we can make sure young people grow up with confidence.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过观看一个5岁小女孩打网球比赛,对她的失败感到遗憾,从而对如何提高孩子们在比赛中的信心提出了自己的想法。
(　　)24.Why does the author mention the 5-year-old losing the match
[A]To explain the young players should be placed at a higher level.
[B]To show the tournament rules should be improved for better support.
[C]To show the players often lose the game because of their less experience.
[D]To prove the surprising fact that the older players often beat the young ones.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容,尤其是其最后一句可推知,作者提到5岁的孩子输掉了比赛是为了表示比赛规则应该改进以更好地支持和保护孩子。故选B。
(　　)25.What is the author’s attitude towards the girl’s losing in the tournament
[A]Doubtful. [B]Positive.
[C]Concerned. [D]Unclear.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第六段中的“I worried that...and in her future life.”可推知,作者对女孩在比赛中的失利感到担忧。故选C。
(　　)26.What can we infer from the last paragraph
[A]Losing will damage one’s confidence in winning.
[B]Losing will bring about one’s low confidence in life.
[C]Winning is always walking with losing side by side.
[D]Winning can often go through the process of losing.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,失败是通往某天成功之路的一部分。由此可推知,成功往往要经历失败的过程。故选D。
(　　)27.What’s the passage mainly about
[A]The influence of tennis matches on children’s mental health.
[B]The popularity of tennis matches among children.
[C]The role of tennis matches in developing children’s physical health.
[D]The future of tennis matches for developing children’s sports spirits.
【答案】 A
【解析】 主旨大意题。根据文章大意和第六段第二句以及最后一段内容可知,这篇文章主要讨论了网球比赛对儿童心理健康的影响,特别是如何通过适当的支持和规则改进帮助孩子们在面对失败时保持自信和积极的心态。由此可知,文章的主旨是网球比赛对儿童心理健康的影响。故选A。
C
There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think.On an individual level,we grow up eating the food of our culture.It becomes a part of who we are.
Many of us associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families,holding a special and personal value for us.Food from our family often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.
On a large scale,traditional food is an important part of culture.It also operates as an expression of cultural identity.Immigrants bring it wherever they go,and it is a symbol of pride in their culture and a means of coping with homesickness.
Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional dishes.However,the food does not remain exactly the same.Some materials needed to make traditional dishes may not be readily available,so the taste and flavour can be different from what they would prepare in their home countries.Additionally,immigrants do not only sell dishes to people from the same countries as them,but to people from other countries.Therefore,they have to make small changes to the original dishes to cater to a wider range of customers.Those changes can create new flavours that still keep the cultural significance of the dishes.
We should not only embrace our heritage through our culture’s food,but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food.It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs,and is special to those who prepare it.Food is a window into culture,and it should be treated as such.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。作者从食物与文化的关系的角度表达了自己的看法,作者认为传统食物是文化的重要组成部分,是一种文化认同的表达方式,是人们了解文化的
窗口。
(　　)28.What’s the function of food mentioned in the article
[A]To help motivate homesickness.
[B]To show national identity.
[C]To reflect a country’s history.
[D]To show a community’s superiority.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段的前两句可知,文中提到食物的作用是表达一种文化认同。故选B。
(　　)29.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to
[A]The specific traditional food.
[B]The national culture.
[C]A traditional expression of food.
[D]The old-fashioned taste.
【答案】 A
【解析】 代词指代题。根据画线词上文“traditional food is...cultural identity”可知,传统食物是文化的重要组成部分,是一种文化认同的表达方式,上文中的It指代“传统食物”。画线词所在句的句意为“移民们把它带到他们去的任何地方,它是他们的文化自豪感的象征,也是应对思乡之情的一种方法。”结合语境可知,画线词所在句中的两个it与前一句中的It指代的内容一样,都是“传统食物”。故选A。
(　　)30.Why do some immigrants have to change the original dishes in their restaurants
[A]To attach cultural importance to their dishes.
[B]To announce the beginning of their life on foreign soil.
[C]To make the dishes popular among customers.
[D]To present their own food culture in a new way.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段的最后三句可知,移民的餐馆不止对与他们来自同一国家的人开放,还对来自其他国家的人开放,不同国家的顾客的口味也不同,为了满足更广泛的顾客的需求,他们不得不做出改变。由此可知,一些移民改变他们餐馆原有的菜肴是为了使他们的菜肴受到顾客的欢迎。故选C。
(　　)31.What’s the author’s attitude towards different food cultures
[A]Negative. [B]Balanced.
[C]Unfair. [D]Unchangeable.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的第一句及最后一句可知,作者认为食物是了解文化的窗口,我们不仅应该通过我们文化的食物来接受我们的传统,而且应该通过尝试其他文化的食物来了解其他文化。由此可推知,作者对不同的食物文化持中立的态度。故选B。
D
We are what we eat.From high-calorie meals to low-fat lunches,much of our health depends on what we eat.We know about the benefits of eating fittingly for our physical health,
but cooking food is proving to be good for our mental health as well.
Some people are now supporting the therapeutic value of cooking food.It’s not just about the end result but also the experience someone goes through.Dr Mark Salter,a consultant psychiatrist,told the media,“Baking and cooking are good therapies.They help patients develop planning skills,short-term memories and social skills—lack of which may lead to mental illness.”
A chef (大厨) called Hussain agrees that cooking is great for helping our mind.She loves to bake and became the champion of a TV show related to baking.She says that “Baking’s always been about therapy...It’s never really been about the cake.”And she thinks that baking is an important tool for our socialisation and mental health.
Certainly,creating some delicious food takes our mind off bad things and gives us something to do,helping us get through some difficult times.People have said that mixing dough (生面团) to make bread,for example,has given them a sense of calm and control.
Research has shown that doing creative tasks,like cooking,makes us feel happier.Nicole Farmer,who studies how food influences our biology,behaviour and mental health,told the media that “Cooking represents the human experience of food,and serves as a means of nurturing people through food,so there is no doubt that it can bring us timely positive feelings.”
Of course,cooking can be a very sociable activity,and sharing the end result is a rewarding experience.Hopefully,as we start to meet up with friends and family again,we can enjoy the benefits once more and put us all in the right state of mind.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要探讨了烹饪对于人们心理健康的益处,指出烹饪不仅能提供美味的食物,还能改善人们的心理健康,帮助人们摆脱烦恼,带来积极的感受。
(　　)32.What is baking in Hussain’s eyes
[A]It’s helpful for our mind.
[B]It’s a kind of TV programme.
[C]It’s always about the cake.
[D]It’s a tool for physical health.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知,Hussain认为烘焙对我们的心理健康有帮助。故选A。
(　　)33.Why can creative tasks help people get through the difficult times
[A]Because they give people a lasting sense of calm and peace.
[B]Because they mark the start of the experience of cooking food.
[C]Because they make people feel more confident and stronger.
[D]Because they help people take their mind off unhappy things.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知,创造性任务可以帮助人们度过艰难时期,因为它们能使人们不再去想那些不开心的事情。故选D。
(　　)34.Which of the following is right according to the passage
[A]Dr Mark Salter is a consultant psychiatrist of a media company.
[B]Hussain once got the first prize for her books on baking.
[C]The TV show mentioned in Paragraph 3 is about cooking.
[D]Nicole Farmer is a British scientist who studies biology.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句以及Hussain对烘焙的看法可推测出,这个电视节目是关于烘焙的,而烘焙属于烹饪。故选C。
(　　)35.What is the article trying to convince (使确信) the reader of
[A]Eating fittingly for physical health.
[B]Enjoying the course of cooking.
[C]Sharing delicious food with others.
[D]Developing our planning skills.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。第一段提到烹饪对我们的心理健康有益,并且文章后面的内容主要是围绕烹饪对人们心理健康的益处展开,所以文章试图使读者相信的应是“享受烹饪的过程”。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Can you tell the difference between a glass of regular and diet soda No,you can’t.
36.　　　.That’s where the trouble starts.Until recently,everything we have eaten contains some amount of calories.
So when we drink diet soda,the sweetness tricks our body into thinking it’s real sugar but when those energy-packed calories don’t arrive,the insulin in our brain has nothing to store.
37.　　　.It’s called metabolic syndrome,which is a mix of conditions that include increased blood pressure,high blood sugar and weight gain which can increase the risk of diabetes,heart disease and strokes.
While drinking diet soda with the meal may sound like a tasty calorie-free alternative to plain water,this may be the worst time to drink it because the cheating calories in the diet soda could finally destroy the real calories we metabolise.38.　　　.
Another problem could be the fact that artificial sweeteners in diet soda can be 10 to 100 times sweeter than sugar.39.　　　.It’s like when you go to a party expecting loads of food and you end up with a handful of vegetables.You’re left unsatisfied and hungry.
In the same way,artificial sweeteners can leave our brains wanting more,which leads to increased appetite and potential weight gain.40.　　　,maybe just stick to water.
A.As it turns out,neither can your body
B.No,this was diet soda and it was awesome
C.When you go to a party expecting loads of food
D.Drinking diet soda is associated with a disease
E.So if you’re drinking diet soda to drop a few pounds
F.And it potentially leaves extra calories behind which we then store as fat
G.So when we taste it,our brains expect more calories than what we give it
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was 4 pm.Ahmad was lying on a net 　41　 by two coconut trees.　42　 he helped his parents take care of the farm recently,he was prepared to live a quite 　43　 life on his own.
“Boom!” A coconut fell onto his head.He was 　44　 about a bump (肿块) on his head.So he decided to cut it into pieces and make it one dish.
Ahmad was cooking when a strange old man knocked on the door.The old man 　45　 that the rain was pouring down and that the only shelter 　46　 was this house.After the man came inside,Ahmad suddenly 　47　 that his food was boiling and quickly rushed to the kitchen.
After Ahmad finished cooking,his mother asked the old man to eat with them.The old man 　48　.After dinner,the old man said it was the most 　49　 food he had eaten.He told Ahmad there would be a(n) 　50　 and that he was in charge of finding the best cooks and
　51　 them to join in it.And he 　52　 asked Ahmad to attend it.Afraid of losing face,
Ahmad wanted to 　53　 the old man’s good intention.However,with encouragement from his mother,he finally participated.And to his 　54　,he won first place and was hired by a big restaurant.From this experience,Ahmad learnt when the 　55　 comes,we should take it bravely.Maybe the result is far beyond our expectation.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述的是Ahmad抓住机会参加厨艺比赛并获得第一的故事。作者想告诉我们“当机会来临时,我们应该勇敢地抓住它。也许结果会远远超出我们的预料”。
(　　)41.[A]decorated [B]controlled
[C]supported [D]hidden
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“a net”和下文“by two coconut trees”可知,此处指两棵树支撑着(supported)网。故选C。
(　　)42.[A]Since [B]Although
[C]As [D]If
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“on his own”可知,此处指尽管(Although)Ahmad最近在帮父母照顾农场,但他已准备好要独立生活。这里是一个让步状语从句。故选B。
(　　)43.[A]peaceful [B]healthy
[C]independent [D]busy
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“on his own”可知,Ahmad要独立(independent)生活。故选C。
(　　)44.[A]annoyed [B]careful
[C]anxious [D]curious
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“So he decided to cut it into pieces and make it one dish.”可知,Ahmad被椰子砸了头,他很恼怒(annoyed)。故选A。
(　　)45.[A]whispered [B]proved
[C]argued [D]explained
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“the rain was pouring down”可知,老人在解释(explained)。故选D。
(　　)46.[A]in return [B]in sight
[C]in future [D]in public
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“that the only shelter”可知,这所房子是唯一看得见的(in sight)遮蔽物。故选B。
(　　)47.[A]admitted [B]complained
[C]remembered [D]ignored
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“his food was boiling”及“rushed to the kitchen”可知,此处指Ahmad想起(remembered)自己在做饭。故选C。
(　　)48.[A]left [B]hesitated
[C]apologised [D]agreed
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“After dinner,the old man said”可知,老人同意(agreed)吃饭。故选D。
(　　)49.[A]expensive [B]delicious
[C]popular [D]ordinary
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“he was in charge of finding the best cooks”和“join in it”以及“asked Ahmad to attend it”可知,老人认为Ahmad做的饭好吃(delicious)。故选B。
(　　)50.[A]competition [B]exhibition
[C]experiment [D]ceremony
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“he was in charge of finding the best cooks”可知,此处指厨艺比赛(competition)。故选A。
(　　)51.[A]inviting [B]begging
[C]preparing [D]ordering
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“to join in it”可知,老人邀请(inviting)Ahmad参加比赛。故选A。
(　　)52.[A]suddenly [B]gratefully
[C]casually [D]sincerely
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“join in it”和下文“asked Ahmad to attend it”可知,老人真诚地(sincerely)邀请Ahmad。故选D。
(　　)53.[A]accept [B]refuse
[C]appreciate [D]question
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“Afraid of losing face”可知,Ahmad想拒绝(refuse)老人的好意。故选B。
(　　)54.[A]surprise [B]embarrassment
[C]disappointment [D]admiration
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“he won first place and was hired by a big restaurant”可知,Ahmad感到惊讶(surprise)。故选A。
(　　)55.[A]judgement [B]adventure
[C]accident [D]opportunity
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“Maybe the result is far beyond our expectation.”可知,此处指当机会(opportunity)来临时,要勇敢地抓住它。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Whenever I feel unhappy,rice pudding cheers 56.　　　　 (I) up.
Rice pudding 57.　　　　 (illustrate) the unique power of “comfort food”,which refers to any food 58.　　　　 makes us feel better or makes up for bad feelings by 59.　　　　 (help) us recall what we love.
Our comfort foods vary from person to person,depending 60.　　　　 our own unique experiences shaping our lives.
The feeling of 61.　　　　 (happy) and sense of belonging are important for people who move away from their home country.It is hardest 62.　　　　 (give) up the food that they grow up with.One mouthful of comfort food takes us back to our 63.　　　　 (culture) roots,giving us the “taste of home” and 64.　　　　 (relieve) feelings of homesickness.
Comfort food is not only a bowl of noodles or chicken soup,65.　　　　 food for the soul.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是红星中学高二学生李华,你们学校近期将要举办“健康美食日”活动。你的外国朋友Jim正在北京一所国际学校学习,请你给他写一封电子邮件,邀请他参加活动,内容包括:
1.活动简介(时间、地点、主题、内容等);
2.邀请理由。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
参考词语:健康美食日 Healthy Food Day
Dear Jim,
How is it going
　　I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Growing up,I was always around my grandma Meredith.She was the one who originally inspired my love for cooking and my dream of becoming a chef.Yet,one day I received a text that would turn my whole life around,“Grandma is seriously ill,” the text read,“and we need your help in assisting with her care.”
Without a second of hesitation,I agreed to travel back home.Thankfully,my boss at the restaurant let me take unpaid leave for the next several months,so I could come home to help out with Gran.After driving across several states,I finally got back to our family home in West Virginia.Yet,what I saw was really hard for me to bear.The Meredith I saw then was not the lively,joyful Meredith I had seen while I was growing up.
“Tony!” she called to me from her bed.“It’s so good to see you!”
“Gran,” I sighed,“I’m not Tony.That’s Dad,your son.I’m Hank.”
This was the start of a months-long journey of helping out around the house-cooking,cleaning,and,most of all,keeping Gran in good health and good spirits.
Every day,I cooked delicious food to keep everyone’s spirits high.But,secretly,I hoped that cooking some dishes that we had made together in my childhood would somehow help get Gran’s memory of me back,if not just for a moment.
Stews (炖菜),chops (排骨),and roasts — I served all of these to Gran and my parents around the clock.When I wasn’t taking Gran out for strolls (散步) in her wheelchair or changing her bed sheets,I was cooking.I had cooked for dignitaries (显要人物) while at the restaurant in New York City,but never had I poured my heart out into my meals than I did then for Grandma Meredith.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
When I was almost at my breaking point,I decided to make something simple.
Paragraph 2:
After taking a few bites,Gran finally called out my name—my actual name. 核心素养提升(Unit 1)
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　　)1.Where did the woman go last night
[A]To her office.
[B]To a cinema.
[C]To Betty’s house.
(　　)2.Why did the man return early
[A]Because his mother didn’t feel well.
[B]Because he hadn’t planned the trip well.
[C]Because he was ill during his trip.
(　　)3.What does the man ask the woman to buy
[A]Bread and eggs.
[B]Eggs and orange juice.
[C]Apples and bread.
(　　)4.What is the woman doing
[A]Checking in.
[B]Doing cleaning.
[C]Making a complaint.
(　　)5.How can the man get phone numbers when he is in New York
[A]By phoning 114.
[B]By asking his father.
[C]By referring to the local phone book.
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.Who does the woman think should do the decorating
[A]Klara and Antonio.
[B]Professionals.
[C]The man.
(　　)7.What does the man think of professionals
[A]They cost too much.
[B]They are efficient.
[C]They can stand the mess.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8~10题。
(　　)8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
[A]Colleagues.
[B]Clerk and client.
[C]Doctor and patient.
(　　)9.When will Mr Sharpe’s daughter have an operation
[A]This afternoon.
[B]Tomorrow morning.
[C]Tomorrow afternoon.
(　　)10.What does the woman suggest the man do
[A]Visit Mr Sharpe’s daughter in the hospital.
[B]Finish the meeting with Mr Sharpe earlier.
[C]Ask Mr Sharpe if he needs any help.
　　听第8段材料,回答第11~13题。
(　　)11.When will the woman give a presentation
[A]In February.
[B]In March.
[C]In November.
(　　)12.How does the woman feel about her presentation
[A]Nervous.
[B]Satisfied.
[A]Confident.
(　　)13.What do we know about the speakers
[A]They are familiar with each other.
[B]They will host the conference together.
[C]They met in San Francisco last year.
　　听第9段材料,回答第14~16题。
(　　)14.Where did the man want to go first
[A]Big Ben.
[B]The British Museum.
[C]Tate Modern.
(　　)15.What do we know about Tate Modern
[A]It is along the river.
[B]It is far away from Big Ben.
[C]All of the exhibitions there are free.
(　　)16.Who is the man talking with
[A]A tour guide.
[B]Another traveller.
[C]His travel partner.
　　听第10段材料,回答第17~20题。
(　　)17.When was the survey published
[A]Yesterday.
[B]The day before yesterday.
[C]Last week.
(　　)18.What are the prices based on in the survey
[A]Wages in different jobs.
[B]Living expenses in capitals.
[C]The cost of the same basket of shopping.
(　　)19.Which country has the highest price according to the survey
[A]Denmark.
[B]Sweden.
[C]France.
(　　)20.What do we know about Poland
[A]It has lower wages.
[B]It is a Scandinavian country.
[C]The standard of living there is high.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
M:Did you go to the movies last night
W:I had planned to go there after work,but Betty insisted on inviting me to her place.
(Text 2)
W:Peter,why did you get back from Japan so early Your vacation ends next Wednesday.
M:Yes,it’s a pity.I had planned to stay a little longer,but my mother fell ill suddenly.
(Text 3)
W:Do you need anything from the grocery store
M:Yes,please.A bottle of orange juice and some apples.
W:Anything else Do we need bread
M:No,but can you get some eggs as well
(Text 4)
M:Hello,reception,can I help you
W:Hi,I just got back from a meeting and my room is a mess.
M:I’m so sorry,Madam.I’ll send someone up right away.
(Text 5)
M:My father is going to take me to New York.What should I do if I want to get someone’s phone number
W:Well,look in the local phone book,or call the operator at 411.
第二节
(Text 6)
W:If you ask me,it’s better to do the decorating yourself than to hire someone.
M:I don’t agree.Professionals earn their money.They know what they’re doing and they do the job quickly and well.
W:But they cost so much.Ordinary people prefer to decorate themselves to save money.
M:Yes,they start and never finish and they put up with all that mess.
W:Even Klara puts up with the mess.
M:Oh no,she doesn’t.She and Antonio stay in a hotel until the job is done!
(Text 7)
W:George,could I have a word with you,please
M:Yes,certainly.What’s up
W:It’s about your meeting with Mr Sharpe tomorrow morning.I’ve just spoken to his secretary on the phone.She’s a friend of mine and she told me that his daughter’s in hospital and she’s going to have an operation tomorrow afternoon.
M:Nothing serious,I hope.
W:I’m not sure but I don’t think it’s routine.Obviously,he’ll be rather worried,so it might be best if you made it a short meeting.He’s a good client,so bear in mind his situation,please.
M:Yes,I’ll do that.Thank you for reminding me!
W:Not at all.Oh,by the way,don’t say anything unless he mentions it because we’re not supposed to know.
M:Fine.You can count on me.
(Text 8)
M:Excuse me,but I think I know you from somewhere.My name is Adam Miller.
W:Right.Mr Miller.My name is Laura Elliot.I remember you.You gave a great presentation at the conference last November in San Francisco.It was really an impressive speech.You looked so confident.
M:Oh,thanks for saying so.I’m going to attend this year’s conference next month.That’s on 12 March,right
W:Yes,that’s right.And I’m supposed to make a presentation this year.This will be the first time for me to present in front of such a large audience,so I’m kind of anxious.I’ll see you then.
(Text 9)
M:Excuse me,but I’m not from around here.Can you tell me how to get to the British Museum,please
W:I’m sorry.I’m just travelling around here.
M:Oh,have you been to Big Ben yet
W:Yes,I went there yesterday.
M:Would it be possible for you to tell me how to get there
W:That’s easy.It’s along that road on your right.You can’t miss it.There are signs all over the city for Big Ben.
M:Thanks.That’s helpful.
W:Do you know where else you should go Tate Modern is a great museum,and many of the exhibitions are free.
M:I’d like to go there this afternoon.Is it far to walk there from Big Ben
W:No,you could easily walk there.Just follow the walking path along the river for about a mile,and you’ll see it.I’m going there myself,actually.I’ll take you to Big Ben and then continue on to Tate Modern.
M:Thanks a lot.
(Text 10)
M:Good afternoon,everyone.Welcome to another edition of Europe Today.Today I’ll talk about a survey that was done recently.A survey by the European Union of the standard of living in various member countries was published yesterday.This major study investigated prices and wages.
First,let’s see prices.They are based on the cost of the same basket of shopping in various European cities.These cities are not necessarily the capitals,but cities which represent the business and financial centres of each country.The most expensive places seem to be in Scandinavia,with Denmark coming top,followed by Sweden.France is not far behind.The cheaper places are in the new member states with Poland coming near the bottom of the table.
Now,let’s see wages.The results were calculated from wages and hours in twelve different jobs.Again,a Scandinavian country was top of the table,the highest wages being paid in Denmark,followed by Germany.Lower wages,again,were in the new member states,with Poland coming at the bottom of the table.Well,that’s all for today’s programme.See you tomorrow at the same time.
【答案】 1~5　CABCC　6~10　CBACB
11~15　BACBA　16~20　BACAA
第二部分　阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Wildlife Conservation Volunteer Programme
We need caring volunteers (志愿者) to join us here to take care of our injured and displaced animals.
Your tasks
Work groups include food preparation and feeding,animal enclosure cleaning,animal toy enrichment,and working with the vet (兽医) team.At every step,we have skilled coordinators (协调者) to teach what to do and how to do it.
Typical (典型的) day
·Breakfast is served from 7 am to 8 am,with fruits and coffee.
·Morning work begins from 8 am to 11:30 am.
· Lunch is served from 12 pm until 1 pm.
·The afternoon meeting begins at 1:30 pm between coordinators.
·Afternoon work begins at 2 pm and ends at 5:30 pm.
·Dinner is served from 6 pm to 7 pm.
·Night activities begin at 7 pm.
·Volunteers are asked to be in bed by 10 pm.
Requirements
Age:16 and older.
Language Skills:You need to speak basic English.
Nationality:Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Work Time:Your helping hand will be required on Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,Saturday and Sunday.
Programme pay
300 per week,and additional 5 will be added for each additional week of work.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了一个野生动物保护志愿者项目的具体内容、要求和安排。
(　　)21.Which of the following is a working task for the volunteer programme
[A]Helping treat sick or injured animals.
[B]Playing games with animals.
[C]Training animals for the wild.
[D]Cleaning dirty animals.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。 由第一段内容可知,志愿者项目的工作任务是帮助照顾受伤或无家回归的动物们。故选A。
(　　)22.What’s a typical day like for volunteers
[A]They are free to play until midnight.
[B]They are offered fruits at every meal.
[C]They work a total of seven hours a day.
[D]They attend the meeting at 1:30 pm daily.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。 由Typical (典型的) day部分中的内容可知,志愿者早上从8点至11:30工作3.5小时,下午从2点至5:30工作3.5小时,共7小时。故选C。
(　　)23.How much money can a volunteer make in 3 weeks
[A]300 . [B]900 .
[C]910 . [D]915 .
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。 由Programme pay部分的内容可知,每周费用是300欧元,每额外一周增加5欧元。所以三周的收入为300 +305 +310 = 915 。故选D。
B
Several months ago,I worked as a volunteer in an amateur (业余的) tennis tournament (锦标赛) called Tennis 123.One afternoon,I watched a match between a 5-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy.Wang,the founder of Tennis 123,told me that the 5-year-old was the youngest player in the tournament.
Tennis 123 has no age requirement and players compete according to their level from 2.0 to 5.0.But surprisingly,the younger players often beat the older ones.
In the end,the 5-year-old lost the match 0-4.She threw her racket (球拍) metres away and cried terribly for a long time.During the match,she often looked to her mother for help.I checked the girl’s previous results:she had lost 24 matches straight.That afternoon only brought two more losses,including the one with the boy I saw.
When a player’s win ratio (比率) drops below a certain number,they will be placed at a lower level.In the girl’s case,she was already at 2.0,the lowest level,so she had nowhere else to be placed.I discussed the possibility of improving the tournament rules with Wang to better protect these very young kids.
Wang told me that the tournament has matches for beginners,young children,and those who have never won a game before.However,the girl’s parents,both retired athletes themselves,believed that she should stay at the 2.0 level as the girl’s physical condition was quite good.
Still,I disagreed.I worried that continuing to play like this would hurt the girl’s confidence in the court and in her future life.I remember when I played at the 3.0 level two years ago and lost so many times that I went back to 2.5 — it was very frustrating (令人沮丧的).So I don’t think it’s a good idea to put so much pressure on children at such a young age.
Losing can be lonely,whether in tennis or in life.But losing is part of the path towards winning one day.By giving them better support,we can make sure young people grow up with confidence.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过观看一个5岁小女孩打网球比赛,对她的失败感到遗憾,从而对如何提高孩子们在比赛中的信心提出了自己的想法。
(　　)24.Why does the author mention the 5-year-old losing the match
[A]To explain the young players should be placed at a higher level.
[B]To show the tournament rules should be improved for better support.
[C]To show the players often lose the game because of their less experience.
[D]To prove the surprising fact that the older players often beat the young ones.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容,尤其是其最后一句可推知,作者提到5岁的孩子输掉了比赛是为了表示比赛规则应该改进以更好地支持和保护孩子。故选B。
(　　)25.What is the author’s attitude towards the girl’s losing in the tournament
[A]Doubtful. [B]Positive.
[C]Concerned. [D]Unclear.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第六段中的“I worried that...and in her future life.”可推知,作者对女孩在比赛中的失利感到担忧。故选C。
(　　)26.What can we infer from the last paragraph
[A]Losing will damage one’s confidence in winning.
[B]Losing will bring about one’s low confidence in life.
[C]Winning is always walking with losing side by side.
[D]Winning can often go through the process of losing.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,失败是通往某天成功之路的一部分。由此可推知,成功往往要经历失败的过程。故选D。
(　　)27.What’s the passage mainly about
[A]The influence of tennis matches on children’s mental health.
[B]The popularity of tennis matches among children.
[C]The role of tennis matches in developing children’s physical health.
[D]The future of tennis matches for developing children’s sports spirits.
【答案】 A
【解析】 主旨大意题。根据文章大意和第六段第二句以及最后一段内容可知,这篇文章主要讨论了网球比赛对儿童心理健康的影响,特别是如何通过适当的支持和规则改进帮助孩子们在面对失败时保持自信和积极的心态。由此可知,文章的主旨是网球比赛对儿童心理健康的影响。故选A。
C
There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think.On an individual level,we grow up eating the food of our culture.It becomes a part of who we are.
Many of us associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families,holding a special and personal value for us.Food from our family often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.
On a large scale,traditional food is an important part of culture.It also operates as an expression of cultural identity.Immigrants bring it wherever they go,and it is a symbol of pride in their culture and a means of coping with homesickness.
Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional dishes.However,the food does not remain exactly the same.Some materials needed to make traditional dishes may not be readily available,so the taste and flavour can be different from what they would prepare in their home countries.Additionally,immigrants do not only sell dishes to people from the same countries as them,but to people from other countries.Therefore,they have to make small changes to the original dishes to cater to a wider range of customers.Those changes can create new flavours that still keep the cultural significance of the dishes.
We should not only embrace our heritage through our culture’s food,but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food.It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs,and is special to those who prepare it.Food is a window into culture,and it should be treated as such.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。作者从食物与文化的关系的角度表达了自己的看法,作者认为传统食物是文化的重要组成部分,是一种文化认同的表达方式,是人们了解文化的
窗口。
(　　)28.What’s the function of food mentioned in the article
[A]To help motivate homesickness.
[B]To show national identity.
[C]To reflect a country’s history.
[D]To show a community’s superiority.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段的前两句可知,文中提到食物的作用是表达一种文化认同。故选B。
(　　)29.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to
[A]The specific traditional food.
[B]The national culture.
[C]A traditional expression of food.
[D]The old-fashioned taste.
【答案】 A
【解析】 代词指代题。根据画线词上文“traditional food is...cultural identity”可知,传统食物是文化的重要组成部分,是一种文化认同的表达方式,上文中的It指代“传统食物”。画线词所在句的句意为“移民们把它带到他们去的任何地方,它是他们的文化自豪感的象征,也是应对思乡之情的一种方法。”结合语境可知,画线词所在句中的两个it与前一句中的It指代的内容一样,都是“传统食物”。故选A。
(　　)30.Why do some immigrants have to change the original dishes in their restaurants
[A]To attach cultural importance to their dishes.
[B]To announce the beginning of their life on foreign soil.
[C]To make the dishes popular among customers.
[D]To present their own food culture in a new way.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段的最后三句可知,移民的餐馆不止对与他们来自同一国家的人开放,还对来自其他国家的人开放,不同国家的顾客的口味也不同,为了满足更广泛的顾客的需求,他们不得不做出改变。由此可知,一些移民改变他们餐馆原有的菜肴是为了使他们的菜肴受到顾客的欢迎。故选C。
(　　)31.What’s the author’s attitude towards different food cultures
[A]Negative. [B]Balanced.
[C]Unfair. [D]Unchangeable.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的第一句及最后一句可知,作者认为食物是了解文化的窗口,我们不仅应该通过我们文化的食物来接受我们的传统,而且应该通过尝试其他文化的食物来了解其他文化。由此可推知,作者对不同的食物文化持中立的态度。故选B。
D
We are what we eat.From high-calorie meals to low-fat lunches,much of our health depends on what we eat.We know about the benefits of eating fittingly for our physical health,
but cooking food is proving to be good for our mental health as well.
Some people are now supporting the therapeutic value of cooking food.It’s not just about the end result but also the experience someone goes through.Dr Mark Salter,a consultant psychiatrist,told the media,“Baking and cooking are good therapies.They help patients develop planning skills,short-term memories and social skills—lack of which may lead to mental illness.”
A chef (大厨) called Hussain agrees that cooking is great for helping our mind.She loves to bake and became the champion of a TV show related to baking.She says that “Baking’s always been about therapy...It’s never really been about the cake.”And she thinks that baking is an important tool for our socialisation and mental health.
Certainly,creating some delicious food takes our mind off bad things and gives us something to do,helping us get through some difficult times.People have said that mixing dough (生面团) to make bread,for example,has given them a sense of calm and control.
Research has shown that doing creative tasks,like cooking,makes us feel happier.Nicole Farmer,who studies how food influences our biology,behaviour and mental health,told the media that “Cooking represents the human experience of food,and serves as a means of nurturing people through food,so there is no doubt that it can bring us timely positive feelings.”
Of course,cooking can be a very sociable activity,and sharing the end result is a rewarding experience.Hopefully,as we start to meet up with friends and family again,we can enjoy the benefits once more and put us all in the right state of mind.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要探讨了烹饪对于人们心理健康的益处,指出烹饪不仅能提供美味的食物,还能改善人们的心理健康,帮助人们摆脱烦恼,带来积极的感受。
(　　)32.What is baking in Hussain’s eyes
[A]It’s helpful for our mind.
[B]It’s a kind of TV programme.
[C]It’s always about the cake.
[D]It’s a tool for physical health.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知,Hussain认为烘焙对我们的心理健康有帮助。故选A。
(　　)33.Why can creative tasks help people get through the difficult times
[A]Because they give people a lasting sense of calm and peace.
[B]Because they mark the start of the experience of cooking food.
[C]Because they make people feel more confident and stronger.
[D]Because they help people take their mind off unhappy things.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知,创造性任务可以帮助人们度过艰难时期,因为它们能使人们不再去想那些不开心的事情。故选D。
(　　)34.Which of the following is right according to the passage
[A]Dr Mark Salter is a consultant psychiatrist of a media company.
[B]Hussain once got the first prize for her books on baking.
[C]The TV show mentioned in Paragraph 3 is about cooking.
[D]Nicole Farmer is a British scientist who studies biology.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句以及Hussain对烘焙的看法可推测出,这个电视节目是关于烘焙的,而烘焙属于烹饪。故选C。
(　　)35.What is the article trying to convince (使确信) the reader of
[A]Eating fittingly for physical health.
[B]Enjoying the course of cooking.
[C]Sharing delicious food with others.
[D]Developing our planning skills.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。第一段提到烹饪对我们的心理健康有益,并且文章后面的内容主要是围绕烹饪对人们心理健康的益处展开,所以文章试图使读者相信的应是“享受烹饪的过程”。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Can you tell the difference between a glass of regular and diet soda No,you can’t.
36.　　　.That’s where the trouble starts.Until recently,everything we have eaten contains some amount of calories.
So when we drink diet soda,the sweetness tricks our body into thinking it’s real sugar but when those energy-packed calories don’t arrive,the insulin in our brain has nothing to store.
37.　　　.It’s called metabolic syndrome,which is a mix of conditions that include increased blood pressure,high blood sugar and weight gain which can increase the risk of diabetes,heart disease and strokes.
While drinking diet soda with the meal may sound like a tasty calorie-free alternative to plain water,this may be the worst time to drink it because the cheating calories in the diet soda could finally destroy the real calories we metabolise.38.　　　.
Another problem could be the fact that artificial sweeteners in diet soda can be 10 to 100 times sweeter than sugar.39.　　　.It’s like when you go to a party expecting loads of food and you end up with a handful of vegetables.You’re left unsatisfied and hungry.
In the same way,artificial sweeteners can leave our brains wanting more,which leads to increased appetite and potential weight gain.40.　　　,maybe just stick to water.
A.As it turns out,neither can your body
B.No,this was diet soda and it was awesome
C.When you go to a party expecting loads of food
D.Drinking diet soda is associated with a disease
E.So if you’re drinking diet soda to drop a few pounds
F.And it potentially leaves extra calories behind which we then store as fat
G.So when we taste it,our brains expect more calories than what we give it
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了无糖汽水对健康的影响。
36.【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“Can you tell the difference...No,you can’t.”可知,我们并不能分辨普通汽水和无糖汽水的区别。A项承接上文内容,进一步指出我们的身体也无法分辨普通汽水和无糖汽水。故选A。
37.【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“It’s called metabolic syndrome...heart disease and strokes.”可知,下文主要介绍了与之相关的疾病。D项与下文内容一致,指的是饮用无糖汽水会导致疾病。
故选D。
38.【答案】 F
【解析】 根据上文“While drinking diet soda...the real calories we metabolise.”可知,无糖汽水中的卡路里会破坏我们代谢的真正卡路里。F项是上文内容的自然延续,符合语境。故选F。
39.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据上文“Another problem could be the fact...sweeter than sugar.”可知,无糖汽水中的人造甜味剂比糖甜10到100倍。而根据下文所举例子“It’s like...left unsatisfied and hungry.”可知,参加聚会时,你期待着会有很多食物,结果却只有一把蔬菜。你会感到不满足和饥饿。G项与上文呼应。故选G。
40.【答案】 E
【解析】 根据上文“In the same way...potential weight gain.”可知,人造甜味剂会让我们增加体重。E项与下文“maybe just stick to water”相呼应,指的是无糖汽水无法让我们减肥,想减肥还不如喝水。故选E。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was 4 pm.Ahmad was lying on a net 　41　 by two coconut trees.　42　 he helped his parents take care of the farm recently,he was prepared to live a quite 　43　 life on his own.
“Boom!” A coconut fell onto his head.He was 　44　 about a bump (肿块) on his head.So he decided to cut it into pieces and make it one dish.
Ahmad was cooking when a strange old man knocked on the door.The old man 　45　 that the rain was pouring down and that the only shelter 　46　 was this house.After the man came inside,Ahmad suddenly 　47　 that his food was boiling and quickly rushed to the kitchen.
After Ahmad finished cooking,his mother asked the old man to eat with them.The old man 　48　.After dinner,the old man said it was the most 　49　 food he had eaten.He told Ahmad there would be a(n) 　50　 and that he was in charge of finding the best cooks and
　51　 them to join in it.And he 　52　 asked Ahmad to attend it.Afraid of losing face,
Ahmad wanted to 　53　 the old man’s good intention.However,with encouragement from his mother,he finally participated.And to his 　54　,he won first place and was hired by a big restaurant.From this experience,Ahmad learnt when the 　55　 comes,we should take it bravely.Maybe the result is far beyond our expectation.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述的是Ahmad抓住机会参加厨艺比赛并获得第一的故事。作者想告诉我们“当机会来临时,我们应该勇敢地抓住它。也许结果会远远超出我们的预料”。
(　　)41.[A]decorated [B]controlled
[C]supported [D]hidden
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“a net”和下文“by two coconut trees”可知,此处指两棵树支撑着(supported)网。故选C。
(　　)42.[A]Since [B]Although
[C]As [D]If
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“on his own”可知,此处指尽管(Although)Ahmad最近在帮父母照顾农场,但他已准备好要独立生活。这里是一个让步状语从句。故选B。
(　　)43.[A]peaceful [B]healthy
[C]independent [D]busy
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“on his own”可知,Ahmad要独立(independent)生活。故选C。
(　　)44.[A]annoyed [B]careful
[C]anxious [D]curious
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“So he decided to cut it into pieces and make it one dish.”可知,Ahmad被椰子砸了头,他很恼怒(annoyed)。故选A。
(　　)45.[A]whispered [B]proved
[C]argued [D]explained
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“the rain was pouring down”可知,老人在解释(explained)。故选D。
(　　)46.[A]in return [B]in sight
[C]in future [D]in public
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“that the only shelter”可知,这所房子是唯一看得见的(in sight)遮蔽物。故选B。
(　　)47.[A]admitted [B]complained
[C]remembered [D]ignored
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“his food was boiling”及“rushed to the kitchen”可知,此处指Ahmad想起(remembered)自己在做饭。故选C。
(　　)48.[A]left [B]hesitated
[C]apologised [D]agreed
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“After dinner,the old man said”可知,老人同意(agreed)吃饭。故选D。
(　　)49.[A]expensive [B]delicious
[C]popular [D]ordinary
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“he was in charge of finding the best cooks”和“join in it”以及“asked Ahmad to attend it”可知,老人认为Ahmad做的饭好吃(delicious)。故选B。
(　　)50.[A]competition [B]exhibition
[C]experiment [D]ceremony
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“he was in charge of finding the best cooks”可知,此处指厨艺比赛(competition)。故选A。
(　　)51.[A]inviting [B]begging
[C]preparing [D]ordering
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“to join in it”可知,老人邀请(inviting)Ahmad参加比赛。故选A。
(　　)52.[A]suddenly [B]gratefully
[C]casually [D]sincerely
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“join in it”和下文“asked Ahmad to attend it”可知,老人真诚地(sincerely)邀请Ahmad。故选D。
(　　)53.[A]accept [B]refuse
[C]appreciate [D]question
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“Afraid of losing face”可知,Ahmad想拒绝(refuse)老人的好意。故选B。
(　　)54.[A]surprise [B]embarrassment
[C]disappointment [D]admiration
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“he won first place and was hired by a big restaurant”可知,Ahmad感到惊讶(surprise)。故选A。
(　　)55.[A]judgement [B]adventure
[C]accident [D]opportunity
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“Maybe the result is far beyond our expectation.”可知,此处指当机会(opportunity)来临时,要勇敢地抓住它。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Whenever I feel unhappy,rice pudding cheers 56.　　　　 (I) up.
Rice pudding 57.　　　　 (illustrate) the unique power of “comfort food”,which refers to any food 58.　　　　 makes us feel better or makes up for bad feelings by 59.　　　　 (help) us recall what we love.
Our comfort foods vary from person to person,depending 60.　　　　 our own unique experiences shaping our lives.
The feeling of 61.　　　　 (happy) and sense of belonging are important for people who move away from their home country.It is hardest 62.　　　　 (give) up the food that they grow up with.One mouthful of comfort food takes us back to our 63.　　　　 (culture) roots,giving us the “taste of home” and 64.　　　　 (relieve) feelings of homesickness.
Comfort food is not only a bowl of noodles or chicken soup,65.　　　　 food for the soul.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了什么是治愈系食物和它的好处。
56.【答案】 me
【解析】 考查代词。cheers是动词,后用代词宾格作宾语。I 的宾格是me。故填me。
57.【答案】 illustrates
【解析】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。本句介绍治愈系食物的一般情况,应用一般现在时,大米布丁作主语,是单数意义,又与动词illustrate之间是主动关系。故填illustrates。
58.【答案】 that
【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子可知,此处为定语从句,从句缺少主语,应用关系代词引导,先行词food有any修饰。故填that。
59.【答案】 helping
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。by是介词,后跟动名词作宾语。故填helping。
60.【答案】 on/upon
【解析】 考查介词。depend on/upon意为“取决于”,为固定搭配。故填on/upon。
61.【答案】 happiness
【解析】 考查名词。of是介词,后跟名词或动名词作宾语,happy的名词形式是happiness。故填happiness。
62.【答案】 to give
【解析】 考查不定式。此处是固定句型 It’s +adj.+to do sth,It是形式主语,后面的不定式是真正的主语。故填to give。
63.【答案】 cultural
【解析】 考查形容词。roots是名词,应用形容词修饰名词。culture的形容词形式是cultural。故填cultural。
64.【答案】 relieving
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。and是并列连接词,连接的成分语法功能一致,故应用relieve的现在分词形式与giving并列。故填relieving。
65.【答案】 but
【解析】 考查并列连词。根据not only并结合句意可知,治愈系食物也是心灵食物,not only...but also为固定搭配,also可以省略。故填but。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是红星中学高二学生李华,你们学校近期将要举办“健康美食日”活动。你的外国朋友Jim正在北京一所国际学校学习,请你给他写一封电子邮件,邀请他参加活动,内容包括:
1.活动简介(时间、地点、主题、内容等);
2.邀请理由。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
参考词语:健康美食日 Healthy Food Day
Dear Jim,
How is it going
　　I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
Dear Jim,
How is it going Knowing you are interested in Chinese food,I’m writing to invite you to come to the Healthy Food Day in our school.The festival will start at 9:00 next Saturday morning.It will be held on the playground in our school.
Everyone who attends the festival will make a dish to bring and share with other people.
We will introduce Chinese food cultures including how to use chopsticks as well.
In addition,if you are to take part,please prepare a dish as well.It is suggested that you bring traditional food from your own country.I’m sure people will be glad to try!
I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Growing up,I was always around my grandma Meredith.She was the one who originally inspired my love for cooking and my dream of becoming a chef.Yet,one day I received a text that would turn my whole life around,“Grandma is seriously ill,” the text read,“and we need your help in assisting with her care.”
Without a second of hesitation,I agreed to travel back home.Thankfully,my boss at the restaurant let me take unpaid leave for the next several months,so I could come home to help out with Gran.After driving across several states,I finally got back to our family home in West Virginia.Yet,what I saw was really hard for me to bear.The Meredith I saw then was not the lively,joyful Meredith I had seen while I was growing up.
“Tony!” she called to me from her bed.“It’s so good to see you!”
“Gran,” I sighed,“I’m not Tony.That’s Dad,your son.I’m Hank.”
This was the start of a months-long journey of helping out around the house-cooking,cleaning,and,most of all,keeping Gran in good health and good spirits.
Every day,I cooked delicious food to keep everyone’s spirits high.But,secretly,I hoped that cooking some dishes that we had made together in my childhood would somehow help get Gran’s memory of me back,if not just for a moment.
Stews (炖菜),chops (排骨),and roasts — I served all of these to Gran and my parents around the clock.When I wasn’t taking Gran out for strolls (散步) in her wheelchair or changing her bed sheets,I was cooking.I had cooked for dignitaries (显要人物) while at the restaurant in New York City,but never had I poured my heart out into my meals than I did then for Grandma Meredith.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
When I was almost at my breaking point,I decided to make something simple.
Paragraph 2:
After taking a few bites,Gran finally called out my name—my actual name.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who My grandma Meredith and I 惊讶 焦虑 伤心 激动 宽慰
When During the time I cared for my grandma
Where In our family home in West Virginia
What I took care of my grandma Meredith,who originally inspired my love for cooking and my dream of becoming a chef.However,she couldn’t recognise me.
Conflict & Clue Conflict:The Meredith I saw then was not the lively,joyful Meredith I had seen while I was growing up. Clue: Cooking some dishes that we had made together in my childhood would somehow help get Gran’s memory of me back.
Theme Love has the power to help a patient recover.
Para.1 When I was almost at my breaking point,I decided to make something simple. Q1:What was the simple food Q2:What reminded me to do the food Q3:How did I do the food
Para.2 After taking a few bites,Gran finally called out my name—my actual name. Q1:How did I respond to the scene Q2:Whether did my grandma recover Q3:What helped my grandma recover
　　One possible version:
When I was almost at my breaking point,I decided to make something simple. What came to my mind was a sandwich.When I was a child,my grandma always made me a sandwich for breakfast,which,in my mind,was the most delicious sandwich in the world. Since then,I have dreamt about being a chef.The sandwich has two layers,the first layer with ham,and the second layer with vegetable salad.So,I made a sandwich the way .Then I gave it to my grandma,hoping it could help .
　　After taking a few bites,Gran finally called out my name—my actual name.I was so excited that I hugged her,saying,“Finally,you remember me!” “My dear,you come back.I miss you so much.”My grandma said happily .In the following days,I accompanied my grandma and took care of her.Soon she recovered.It is not only the sandwich but also my love for her that helps her recover.
点津:为what引导的主语从句;
为which引导的非限制性定语从句,in my mind为插入语;
为过去分词作后置定语;
为定语从句,修饰先行词the way;
为现在分词作伴随状语;
为so...that...引导的结果状语从句,saying...为现在分词作伴随状语;
为with复合结构;
为主旨升华句,运用了强调句式it is...that...。

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