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核心素养提升(Unit 2)
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 does the woman want
[A]A letter. [B]A package.
[C]A postcard.
(　　)2.What does the man mean
[A]Most people want to buy cars.
[B]Many people get to work by bike.
[C]He prefers to go to work by bus.
(　　)3.Why is the woman happy
[A]Because she has got a new job.
[B]Because she has bought a new house.
[C]Because she will move to a new house.
(　　)4.When will the goods arrive
[A]On 16 February.
[B]On 17 February.
[C]On 19 February.
(　　)5.Where has the woman probably just been
[A]To a bank.
[B]To a market.
[C]To a post office.
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 think of the jacket
[A]It feels bad.
[B]It isn’t worth the money.
[C]It is of high quality.
(　　)7.What does the woman mean in the end
[A]The man has gained weight.
[B]The man tried on a wrong size.
[C]The man should choose a cheap jacket.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.How long does the man work a day
[A]7 hours. [B]8 hours.
[C]9 hours.
(　　)9.What is the man’s attitude towards his job
[A]He’s tired of it.
[B]He’s interested in it.
[C]He’s very curious about it.
　　听第8段材料,回答第10～12题。
(　　)10.Where does the conversation probably take place
[A]In a gym. [B]In a street.
[C]In a school.
(　　)11.Why didn’t the robber catch the woman
[A]Because she ran very fast.
[B]Because she ran to a room nearby.
[C]Because she was helped by a passer-by.
(　　)12.What does the man suggest the woman do
[A]Report to the police.
[B]Try to run faster next time.
[C]Tell the robbery to the teacher.
　　听第9段材料,回答第13～16题。
(　　)13.What are the speakers mainly talking about
[A]How to save money.
[B]How to spend money.
[C]How to be a good housewife.
(　　)14.Where does the woman like shopping
[A]In malls.
[B]In outdoor markets.
[C]In department stores.
(　　)15.What do we know about the woman
[A]She has a second-hand car.
[B]She rents a car if she needs.
[C]She wants to buy a new car.
(　　)16.What does the woman highly recommend
[A]Asking friends to help with the repairs.
[B]Hiring someone to repair things.
[C]Fixing things by oneself.
　　听第10段材料,回答第17～20题。
(　　)17.When did the speaker have the strange experience
[A]In the afternoon.
[B]In the evening.
[C]At midnight.
(　　)18.What do we know about the old man
[A]He had a light with him.
[B]He looked kind but ugly.
[C]He talked with the speaker.
(　　)19.How did the old man help the speaker
[A]He gave him a light.
[B]He showed him the way down the mountain.
[C]He told him the way down the trail.
(　　)20.What happened at the end of the story
[A]The old man was gone.
[B]The speaker thanked the old man.
[C]The speaker was frightened to death.
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
Recent years,red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.
Jinggangshan
This is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem,which is covered with dense forests,rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army.The best time to visit is between April and October,with the most pleasant temperatures in April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.
Open:Tuesdays to Sundays 8:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays)
Xibaipo
It is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed,drawing up the blueprint for a new country.A memorial hall was built to honour the memory of this site.The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.
Open:Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-16:30 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)
The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
An exhibition is held with updated display approaches,including phantom imaging (幻影成像) and oil painting,which are used to improve visitors’ experiences.The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.
Open:Tuesdays to Sundays 9:00-17:30 (closed on Mondays)
Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth
New Youth started the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement.The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.
Open:Tuesdays to Sundays 9:00-11:30,13:00-16:00 (closed on Mondays)
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要推荐了四个红色旅游景点。
(　　)21.Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army
[A]Jinggangshan.
[B]Xibaipo.
[C]The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.
[D]Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据Jinggangshan部分可知,井冈山是建立红色中国历史上最重要、最辉煌的篇章之一,也是一个独特、奇妙的生态系统,这里有茂密的森林、崎岖的山峰和几处红军纪念碑。由此推断,想要了解红军历史应该去井冈山。故选A。
(　　)22.What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
[A]It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.
[B]It mainly advertises the coming anniversary.
[C]It applies modernised methods to the exhibition.
[D]It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall部分可知,该展览以最新的展示方式举办,包括全息影像和油画,用来提升参观者的体验,因此该景区的展示运用了现代技术。故选C。
(　　)23.When can tourists visit Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth
[A]At 1:00 p.m.on Mondays.
[B]At 2:00 p.m.on Fridays.
[C]At 8:00 a.m.on Wednesdays.
[D]At 5:00 p.m.on Sundays.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth部分内容可知,开放时间为周二至周日 9:00-11:30,13:00-16:00(每周一闭馆),再结合选项可推断,游客可在周五的下午2:00参观。故选B。
B
The only thing separating my two worlds is the Rio Grande River—it might not be much,but it’s enough for me to feel a big difference in customs and values.People who are not from El Paso,Texas,United States or a border city might not understand what it’s like to grow up between two places at once.
I grew up in a Mexican household.My dad was born in El Paso but lived nearly his entire life in Ciudad Juárez until I was born,and my mum was born and raised in Mexico.She didn’t move to the US until she had me,when she was 28.My first language was Spanish,but my parents did not want me in bilingual classes.So,instead,it was all English for me at school.
English was all I spoke among friends at school,while Spanish was the designated language with family,and I hardly ever mixed them.I also spent a lot of time with my maternal grandparents,who lived in Juárez and you could say helped raise and shape who I am today.Thanks to them,I perfected my Spanish,learnt to read and write in that language—despite never taking classes—and fell in love with my Mexican culture by travelling to Mexico City and around the country.
Along with being bilingual came a sense of having a double identity.I enjoyed watching Spanish TV series with my grandma as much as American series.And the same went for music.I loved listening to Spanish singers,as much as American pop singers.
It wasn’t until high school that I began to meet other people whose backgrounds I could relate to.I was introduced to friends with whom I identified because they were Mexican American and who had also been raised in El Paso but often visited family in Juárez.It was also during these years that I started going out to parties in Juárez.
Growing up on the border is pretty special.Thanks to my bicultural upbringing,I learnt to enjoy and appreciate both sides of me without ever questioning who I am,because the truth is that I need both of those relationships and cultural identities to feel complete.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的双文化教育,作者学会了享受和欣赏两种关系和文化,对自己的双重文化身份感到自豪。
(　　)24.What do we know about the author’s upbringing background
[A]He was born in Ciudad Juárez,Mexico.
[B]He attended school in the US from a young age.
[C]His parents were both born and raised in Mexico.
[D]He showed his bilingual ability to his classmates at school.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“She didn’t move to the US until she had me,when she was 28.”可知,作者的母亲在作者出生后来到了美国。由此可知,作者小时候在美国上学。故选B。
(　　)25.Who helped the author learn to read and write in Spanish
[A]His grandparents.
[B]His parents.
[C]His teachers.
[D]His friends.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I also spent a lot of time with my maternal grandparents,who lived in Juárez and you could say helped raise and shape who I am today.Thanks to them,I perfected my Spanish,learnt to read and write in that language”可知,作者的祖父母帮助作者学习用西班牙语阅读和写作。故选A。
(　　)26.Why does the author mention the Spanish TV series and American series
[A]To contrast the two styles of TV series.
[B]To illustrate the author’s wide interests.
[C]To prove the author fits into both cultures well.
[D]To show Grandma and the author have the same hobbies.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知,作者提到了西班牙电视剧和美国电视剧是为了证明自己能很好地融入两种文化。故选C。
(　　)27.How does the author feel about his bicultural identity
[A]Confused. [B]Proud.
[C]Worried. [D]Awkward.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,作者对自己的双重文化身份感到自豪。故选B。
C
Heat waves don’t just make bumblebees (大黄蜂) hot.High temperatures also seem to seriously reduce their sense of smell,which can be very bad for their survival.For bumblebees,being able to smell flowers is a matter of life or death because it helps them find food.
Bumblebees are already known to suffer from climate change.So,a researcher from the University of Würzburg in Germany and her team wanted to understand if heat waves could influence bumblebees’ ability to smell flowers.
The researchers put around 190 bumblebees from two common species into small special rooms for almost three hours at temperatures of 40℃ to simulate (模拟) heat waves.Some bumblebees were also put in a dry environment; some had ways to sugary resources; some were given time to recover at normal temperatures for 24 hours after the heat treatment.After the simulated heat waves,the researchers cut off the bumblebees’ antennae (触须),which they use to smell,and measured whether the olfactory (嗅觉的) sensory neurons (the cells that help them smell) in the antennae could still detect flower scents.
The heat waves reduced the bumblebees’ ability to smell by up to 80 percent.Worker bumblebees,which are all female,were more affected than male bumblebees.Even worse,the antennae of the bumblebees that had 24 hours to cool off still didn’t recover their sense of smell after that time.“That was surprising,” said the researcher.This suggests the bumblebees don’t recover quickly,which means they might have trouble finding food.“It could be one reason why we see so many bumblebees’ populations drop,” she added,along with other factors like habitat loss.
“The study seems pretty reliable,” said a bumblebee ecologist from the University of Sussex in Brighton,England,who didn’t take part in the study.“The antennae are quite similar across bee species,” he added.“If bumblebees suffer in this way,I think it’s probable that other bees would too.But we won’t know for sure until someone does research on it.”
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了热浪对大黄蜂嗅觉的影响。
(　　)28.What problem might bumblebees face in the end because of heat waves
[A]Death risk.
[B]Habitat loss.
[C]Food shortage.
[D]Sensory failure.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知,高温似乎也会严重降低它们的嗅觉,这对它们的生存非常不利。对大黄蜂来说,能否闻到花的味道是生死攸关的问题,因为这有助于它们找到食物。据此可知,热浪使大黄蜂嗅觉能力下降,这意味着它们可能会找不到食物,最终导致它们面临死亡的风险。故选A。
(　　)29.Why were some bumblebees given 24 hours to recover after the treatment
[A]To prevent the researchers from making mistakes.
[B]To make sure they can adapt to the environment.
[C]To prove if hot waves damage their sense of smell.
[D]To persuade other people into believing the research.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,一些大黄蜂也被放在干燥的环境中;一些大黄蜂有办法获得含糖资源;一些在热处理后24小时在常温下恢复。模拟热浪过后,研究人员切断了大黄蜂用来闻气味的触角,并测量了触角中的嗅觉感觉神经元(帮助它们闻气味的细胞)是否还能探测到花的气味。据此可知,研究人员给大黄蜂24小时恢复时间,是为了验证热浪是否会损害它们的嗅觉,并观察它们是否能在正常温度下恢复嗅觉。故选C。
(　　)30.What does the researcher think of the research result
[A]It leads to a good method.
[B]It goes beyond her control.
[C]It limits the scientific research on bumblebees.
[D]It explains why the bumblebee’s population reduced.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“This suggests the bumblebees...factors like habitat loss.”可知,这表明大黄蜂不会很快恢复,这意味着它们可能很难找到食物,这种结果是研究人员看到这么多大黄蜂数量下降的一个原因。据此可知,研究人员认为实验结果解释了大黄蜂数量减少的原因。故选D。
(　　)31.What can we learn about other bees according to the bumblebee ecologist
[A]There is still a lot to study.
[B]They will suffer from death.
[C]They will be well protected.
[D]More researchers are studying them.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句可知,根据大黄蜂生态学家的说法可知,其他蜜蜂也会受到类似的影响,但是需要进一步确认。故选A。
D
Everyone has their own way to “recharge” their sense of well-being—something that makes them feel good physically,emotionally,and spiritually even if they aren’t consciously aware of it.Personally,I know that few things can improve my day as quickly as a walk around the block or even just getting up from my desk and doing some push-ups.A hike through the woods is ideal when I can make it happen.But that’s me.It’s not simply that I enjoy these activities but also that they make me feel better and clear my mind.
Mental health and physical health are closely connected.No kidding—what’s good for the body is often good for the mind.Knowing that what you can do physically has this effect for you will change your day and your life.
Physical activity has many mental health benefits.These have been published in a journal and include improved brain health and cognitive function—the ability to think,if you will,a reduced risk of tension and worry,improved sleep and overall quality of life.Although not a cure for all,increasing physical activity directly contributes to improved mental health and better overall health and well-being.
Learning how to manage stress and getting screened for depression are simply good prevention practices in daily life.Awareness is especially important at this time of year,when disruptions to healthy habits and choices can be more likely and more annoying.
Shorter days and colder temperatures have a way of breaking up the normal life—as do the holidays,with both their joys and their stresses.When the rich sunshine and clear skies of temperate (温和的) months give way to terrible weather,less daylight,and festive gatherings,it may happen unconsciously or seem natural to be less physically active.However,that tendency is just why it’s so important that we are ever more mindful of our physical and emotional health and how we can maintain both at this time of year.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章说明了体育活动对身心健康的作用。
(　　)32.What is the author’s regular way of “recharging” his well-being
[A]Working out in a gym.
[B]Staying and doing nothing.
[C]Hiking in the woods.
[D]Slight exercise.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段可知,每个人都有自己的方式来增强他们的幸福感——一些让他们在身体上、情感上和精神上感觉良好的事情,即使他们并没有意识到这一点。对“我”来说,没有什么事情能像绕街区走一圈或甚至只是从桌前站起来做几个俯卧撑那样迅速改善“我”的一天。据此可知,作者通常的“充电”方式是做一些轻微的运动。故选D。
(　　)33.What can we learn from Paragraph 3
[A]The importance of good sleep.
[B]The ways to improve brain health.
[C]The mental health benefits of physical activity.
[D]The bond between mental health and physical health.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,体育活动对心理健康有很多好处。这些发表在一份杂志上,包括改善大脑健康和认知功能——思考能力,如果你愿意的话,减少紧张和担忧的风险,改善睡眠和整体生活质量。虽然不能包治百病,但增加体育活动直接有助于心理健康的改善和更好的整体健康和福祉。据此可知,第三段是讲体育活动对心理健康的好处。故选C。
(　　)34.What does the underlined word “disruptions” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
[A]Achievement. [B]Destruction.
[C]Advantage. [D]Development.
【答案】 B
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词后面的“to healthy habits”和画线词所在句句末的“more annoying”可知,能够让人讨厌、恼火的肯定是对健康习惯的破坏。所以画线词“disruptions”的意义为“破坏、妨碍”,与destruction意义一致。故选B。
(　　)35.Why does the author mention shorter days,colder temperatures and festivals
[A]To persuade us to enjoy our current lives.
[B]To show useful advice on keeping healthy.
[C]To describe unexpected things in our lives.
[D]To remind us to care about well-being anytime.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,白天变短、气温变冷和假期会破坏正常的生活,人们可能会无意识地减少体力活动,越是这个时候,我们越应该注意自己的身心健康。所以作者提到白天变短、气温变冷和节日是为了提醒我们在任何时候都要关注健康。故选D。
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。
　　Music is a major part of our lives.We meet music almost everywhere,from car rides and homes,to fierce workouts in the gym,or even the movies and TV shows we watch.Most people enjoy listening to music and often state that they can’t live without it.But why is that
36.　　　.
It improves sleep quality.37.　　　.Low and soft music works just as well as sleeping pills.Research has found that listening to music at various times promotes better sleep patterns for people and even creates more restful sleep.
38.　　　.Have you ever wondered why there is always music playing in the gym or why people can’t go on runs without their headphones Simply put,music serves as the motivation for working out harder.It’s also shown that listening to music can increase endurance (耐力).
It decreases stress and anxiety.Are you ever worried or anxious about something and don’t know what to do 39.　　 　,even during highly stressful or painful events.
It may help with memory.When studying or doing the homework,do you ever find yourself moving your head to some music Research shows that music enjoyment helps with learning and memory.
It improves your mood.40.　　　.Studies show that music helps put people in a better mood and helps them keep in touch with their feelings.
Whether you’ve realised it or not,listening to your favourite songs provides your mind and body with much more than the enjoyment of the songs.So keep on listening!
A.It helps with exercising
B.Music is a necessary part of human life
C.Listening to music can calm people down
D.If you’re feeling down,music may be the perfect cure
E.It provides several health benefits that many are unaware of
F.It brings general pleasure to our lives in several different aspects
G.Listening to music has been shown to treat constant wakefulness,especially for college students
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I love and enjoy playing the piano.So when the recital (音乐演奏会) was 　41　,I was disappointed.I had expected it for long and already 　42　 my best songs.
However,Mum turned this　43　 into something worthwhile.“You should 　44　 at Carriage House Manor.I’m sure the 　45　 there would really appreciate the music.” To me,this was a win-win situation because I would play more songs and have the chance to
　46　 the residents,some of whom tragically didn’t have families.
The much-expected day　47　 arrived.Stepping into the dining area,I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying dinner and the 　48　.Despite on-going conversations at tables,　49　 still hung like a dark cloud in the room.After introductions,I sat down in front of the piano,butterflies in my stomach.But my 　50　 melted away as I played on.
The dinner hour flew by.One woman got up and began to cheerfully　51　 in the room to the beat of the 　52　 while others snapped their fingers (打响指).I was 　53　 to see how music brought big smiles to their faces.
Calling off the recital was a blessing because it led to us 　54　 the gift of music with those who needed it most.Go and spread 　55　 whenever possible.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的音乐会被取消,作者感到很失望。在妈妈的建议下,作者去马车之家庄园演奏,为孤独的老人带去欢乐。
(　　)41.[A]cancelled　 [B]criticised
[C]organised [D]postponed
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“I was disappointed”可知,音乐演奏会被取消(cancelled)了。故选A。
(　　)42.[A]recorded [B]prepared
[C]sold [D]sung
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“I had expected it for long and already”可知,作者为音乐演奏会准备(prepared)了自己最拿手的歌曲。故选B。
(　　)43.[A]burnout [B]letdown
[C]getaway [D]turnaround
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据“However”可知,此处表转折,表示妈妈把作者的失望(letdown)变成有意义的事情。故选B。
(　　)44.[A]relax [B]investigate
[C]perform [D]wait
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“I had expected it for long and already 　42　 my best songs.”可知,妈妈建议作者去马车之家庄园表演(perform)准备好的歌曲。故选C。
(　　)45.[A]seniors [B]nurses
[C]guards [D]musicians
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying dinner...”可知,此处表示住在马车之家庄园的老年人(seniors)。故选A。
(　　)46.[A]cheer up [B]bring up
[C]comment on [D]count on
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“some of whom tragically didn’t have families”可知,作者可以通过演奏歌曲让不幸的居民高兴起来(cheer up)。故选A。
(　　)47.[A]simply [B]accidentally
[C]finally [D]nearly
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“I had expected it for long and already 　42　 my best songs.”可知,作者期待演奏的那一天终于(finally)到来了。故选C。
(　　)48.[A]freedom [B]vacation
[C]company [D]boredom
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying dinner”可知,作者准备演奏时,恰好是老人在享受晚餐和陪伴(company)的时间。故选C。
(　　)49.[A]disappointment [B]horror
[C]confusion [D]loneliness
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“some of whom tragically didn’t have families”可知,其中一些人失去了家庭成员,所以此处表示孤独(loneliness)笼罩着房间。故选D。
(　　)50.[A]desperation [B]nervousness
[C]frustration [D]indifference
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“After introductions,I sat down in front of the piano,butterflies in my stomach.”可知,作者刚开始演奏时很紧张(nervousness)。故选B。
(　　)51.[A]jump [B]beat
[C]dance [D]glance
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“in the room to the beat of the 　52　 while others snapped their fingers (打响指)”可知,一位女士站起来随着音乐的节拍跳舞(dance)。故选C。
(　　)52.[A]drums [B]heart
[C]words [D]music
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“the beat of”以及下文“others snapped their fingers”可知,女子随着音乐(music)的节拍跳舞。故选D。
(　　)53.[A]determined [B]upset
[C]amazed [D]curious
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“see how music brought big smiles to their faces”可知,作者看到音乐让他们如此开心,感到很惊讶(amazed)。故选C。
(　　)54.[A]carrying [B]exchanging
[C]discussing [D]sharing
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“Calling off the recital was a blessing”和下文“with those who needed it most”可知,作者把取消的音乐演奏会看作幸事,因为这让他有机会与这些需要音乐的老人分享(sharing)音乐。故选D。
(　　)55.[A]faith [B]kindness
[C]message [D]knowledge
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文作者为马车之家庄园的老人演奏以及下文“whenever possible”可知,作者建议无论什么时候,只要有可能,尽可能去传播善意(kindness)。故选B。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In China,there is a snack never really making its way into formal dining places but remaining a valued part of everyday life.They are tea eggs,56.　　　　 I think are familiar to almost all Chinese.You can often find them 57.　　　　 (sell) at train stations,on street corners and in the scenic spots.
The history of tea eggs can date back to the Ming Dynasty.58.　　　　 there is no clear trace of when and where the idea of boiling eggs in tea was put forward,the 59.　 　　　 (early) record of tea eggs is seen around 1792 by a scholar in his book titled The Way of Eating:Yuan Mei’s Manual of Gastronomy.The snack was loved by tea businessmen.At the
60.　　　　 (begin),the businessmen would often boil eggs in their tea 61.　　　　 (keep) them fresh during their travels.Over time,the eggs began to absorb the flavours of the tea,
62.　　　　 (lead) to creation of the tea eggs as we know it today.
Tea eggs hold cultural significance.In ancient China,people believed a round egg meant a happy life and eating eggs on the day of Start of Summer 63.　　　　 (be) a symbol for good health.Now,64.　　　　 is still a common practice to eat tea eggs during the New Year in some areas.People give the snack profound (深远的) meanings: the cracked surface of the tea eggs shows good luck and sharing them means the joy of togetherness,happiness,and the
65.　　　　 (realise) of wishes.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
　　假设你校英语报正在举行题目为“The Role of Music”的征文活动, 请你写一篇短文参赛,内容包括:
1.你对音乐的认识;
2.音乐对你的影响。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
The Role of Music
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的
短文。
　　When I was twelve,our family moved to a new neighbourhood where our neighbours were Mr and Mrs Green,who lived down the street with their two little preschool girls.Our family often visited the Greens during holidays and most of the time we visited them during the day.Sometimes we would even gather together and give gifts to each other.I would also volunteer to take care of their two lovely children from time to time.One day Mrs Green asked if I could stay with her daughters in the evening,promising she and her husband would be home by ten p.m.I readily agreed.
At four o’clock,I knocked on the Greens’ front door,greeted the kids,and received detailed instructions from their mother.A few minutes later,the girls and I were alone.We played hide-and-seek,did some finger painting together,and I fixed them scrambled eggs (炒鸡蛋) and pieces of toast for dinner.Then,at about eight p.m.,I gathered the two kids beside me on the sofa and began to read them a story.
I heard a soft click,as if the front door had been opened,and I stopped.“Go on,” said Melanie,the four-year-old.“Keep reading.” “Wait.” I put my finger to my lips,“I thought I heard someone come in.” I heard the click again,and the lamp beside me switched on.All three of us jumped.Then the drapes (帘子) closed across the big window.
I screamed,put a little girl under each of my arms,and ran upstairs to the bathroom.As I locked the door behind us,I heard music begin to play from a radio somewhere downstairs.The girls clutched (紧紧抱住) each other in fear as I calmed them down,saying,“There’s a bad man in the house.You have to be perfectly quiet.”
The three of us sat on the floor,ears pressed to the wooden door,listening.Even two-year-old Tricia was very quiet.For two hours we listened to the music playing,but we never heard another sound.No footsteps,no creaking (嘎吱作响的) doors,or breaking of china.Definitely no one walking up the stairs.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Then the front door opened with a bang and we all jumped.
Paragraph 2:
Mr Green explained he had bought a smart home device. 核心素养提升(Unit 2)
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 does the woman want
[A]A letter. [B]A package.
[C]A postcard.
(　　)2.What does the man mean
[A]Most people want to buy cars.
[B]Many people get to work by bike.
[C]He prefers to go to work by bus.
(　　)3.Why is the woman happy
[A]Because she has got a new job.
[B]Because she has bought a new house.
[C]Because she will move to a new house.
(　　)4.When will the goods arrive
[A]On 16 February.
[B]On 17 February.
[C]On 19 February.
(　　)5.Where has the woman probably just been
[A]To a bank.
[B]To a market.
[C]To a post office.
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 think of the jacket
[A]It feels bad.
[B]It isn’t worth the money.
[C]It is of high quality.
(　　)7.What does the woman mean in the end
[A]The man has gained weight.
[B]The man tried on a wrong size.
[C]The man should choose a cheap jacket.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.How long does the man work a day
[A]7 hours. [B]8 hours.
[C]9 hours.
(　　)9.What is the man’s attitude towards his job
[A]He’s tired of it.
[B]He’s interested in it.
[C]He’s very curious about it.
　　听第8段材料,回答第10～12题。
(　　)10.Where does the conversation probably take place
[A]In a gym. [B]In a street.
[C]In a school.
(　　)11.Why didn’t the robber catch the woman
[A]Because she ran very fast.
[B]Because she ran to a room nearby.
[C]Because she was helped by a passer-by.
(　　)12.What does the man suggest the woman do
[A]Report to the police.
[B]Try to run faster next time.
[C]Tell the robbery to the teacher.
　　听第9段材料,回答第13～16题。
(　　)13.What are the speakers mainly talking about
[A]How to save money.
[B]How to spend money.
[C]How to be a good housewife.
(　　)14.Where does the woman like shopping
[A]In malls.
[B]In outdoor markets.
[C]In department stores.
(　　)15.What do we know about the woman
[A]She has a second-hand car.
[B]She rents a car if she needs.
[C]She wants to buy a new car.
(　　)16.What does the woman highly recommend
[A]Asking friends to help with the repairs.
[B]Hiring someone to repair things.
[C]Fixing things by oneself.
　　听第10段材料,回答第17～20题。
(　　)17.When did the speaker have the strange experience
[A]In the afternoon.
[B]In the evening.
[C]At midnight.
(　　)18.What do we know about the old man
[A]He had a light with him.
[B]He looked kind but ugly.
[C]He talked with the speaker.
(　　)19.How did the old man help the speaker
[A]He gave him a light.
[B]He showed him the way down the mountain.
[C]He told him the way down the trail.
(　　)20.What happened at the end of the story
[A]The old man was gone.
[B]The speaker thanked the old man.
[C]The speaker was frightened to death.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
M:Hi,Tina.Here’s your mail.There’s a package and two postcards.
W:Is that all I was expecting a letter from my sister in Canada.
(Text 2)
W:Most people seem to prefer cars to bikes.
M:I think otherwise.There’re many people who bike to work.
(Text 3)
M:You look happy today.
W:I got the offer to work as a department assistant yesterday.
M:Congratulations!
W:But now I have to rent a new house.The company is far from my present place.
(Text 4)
W:Hello.It’s Linda here.Can you tell me when the goods are arriving
M:Well,they’re leaving on 16 February,and the journey takes three days.
(Text 5)
M:Could you lend me some money I need to go to the market,but the bank is closed.
W:Sorry.I just spent my last ten dollars on postage.You should have asked me earlier.
第二节
(Text 6)
M:Mary,look at this!They’ve got jackets on sale—only $100 each.They’re of really good quality,too.Here,feel this.
W:Mm,it feels OK,I suppose.I don’t know if it’s worth $100,though.
M:Let me look in the mirror.What do you think
W:Well,it looks a bit small for you,John.
M:Yeah,it does a bit.Funny,I’ve always been this size.
W:You must have put on some weight.
(Text 7)
W:What sort of hours do you work,Steven
M:I work ten till three,then I start again at seven and work until eleven.Six days a week.
W:What are some of the things you have to do and some of the things you don’t have to do
M:Er...I don’t have to do the washing-up,so that’s good! I have to wear white.Everything in the kitchen is to be totally clean.
W:What’s hard about the job
M:You’re standing up all the time.When we’re busy,people get angry and shout.
W:And what are your secrets of being good at the job
M:Attention to detail.You have to love it.You have to be enthusiastic about it.
(Text 8)
M:Jen,you’re so early today.Oh,what’s the matter Are you all right
W:I’m just a little shaken.Well,I’d just finished training down at the track.I’d stayed behind to talk to the coach.My friend had gone on ahead without me.I’d left the track,and I was on my way to school when this guy jumped out at me.
M:What
W:He tried to take my cell phone.
M:What did you do
W:I ran,and he ran after me.
M:Did he catch you
W:No,I surprised him.He couldn’t run as quickly as me.Then I reached the classroom.
M:There aren’t many people who can run faster than you,Jen.Anyway,come on,you ought to report this to Mr Smith.I just saw him in his office.
(Text 9)
M:Good evening,everybody.Today we’re going to talk about saving money.Many of us have to save money,but different people save money in different ways.Now we’re going to talk to Kathy to see what she does.Hi,Kathy.Do you try to save money
W:Sure.I’m a housewife,so I have to save money as much as possible.
M:And how do you save Can you tell us something about it
W:Well,I try not to shop in department stores or malls except when things are on sale.I never pay full price.And I really like shopping in outdoor markets—you can usually find some real bargains there.
M:Great!That’s a good idea!
W:And also,my husband and I don’t own a car,so if we need one for a weekend,we just rent one.We can’t really afford to buy a used one.
M:I see.
W:And the best way to save money is not to pay people to fix things for you.
M:Sorry,I can’t understand that.What do you mean,Kathy
W:Well,my husband often tries to repair things around the house.You can save a lot of money that way.
M:Well,thank you very much,Kathy.
(Text 10)
M:Hello,everyone!I’d like to share a strange experience with you.It was a fine day that day.So I went climbing up the mountains and enjoyed myself.Then it started to get dark so I thought I’d better get back down as fast as possible.Well,I started walking back down the mountain trail as fast as I could,but it kept getting darker and darker.Pretty soon,I was totally lost.Suddenly I saw a strange light up in the tree.I was really surprised.And then,I saw a little old man carrying the light—he was right in front of me.He didn’t say anything to me.In fact,I couldn’t even see his face,like he had no eyes,or nose,or...It was really strange.He just stood there in front of me.Then he started walking down the trail,and I just followed him.When we got to the bottom of the mountain,I tried to thank the old man for helping me,but he just disappeared.That is the most unforgettable experience that I’ve ever had!
【答案】 1～5　ABACC　6～10　CACBC
11～15　ACABB　16～20　CBABA
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
Recent years,red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.
Jinggangshan
This is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem,which is covered with dense forests,rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army.The best time to visit is between April and October,with the most pleasant temperatures in April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.
Open:Tuesdays to Sundays 8:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays)
Xibaipo
It is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed,drawing up the blueprint for a new country.A memorial hall was built to honour the memory of this site.The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.
Open:Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-16:30 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)
The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
An exhibition is held with updated display approaches,including phantom imaging (幻影成像) and oil painting,which are used to improve visitors’ experiences.The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.
Open:Tuesdays to Sundays 9:00-17:30 (closed on Mondays)
Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth
New Youth started the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement.The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.
Open:Tuesdays to Sundays 9:00-11:30,13:00-16:00 (closed on Mondays)
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要推荐了四个红色旅游景点。
(　　)21.Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army
[A]Jinggangshan.
[B]Xibaipo.
[C]The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.
[D]Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据Jinggangshan部分可知,井冈山是建立红色中国历史上最重要、最辉煌的篇章之一,也是一个独特、奇妙的生态系统,这里有茂密的森林、崎岖的山峰和几处红军纪念碑。由此推断,想要了解红军历史应该去井冈山。故选A。
(　　)22.What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
[A]It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.
[B]It mainly advertises the coming anniversary.
[C]It applies modernised methods to the exhibition.
[D]It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall部分可知,该展览以最新的展示方式举办,包括全息影像和油画,用来提升参观者的体验,因此该景区的展示运用了现代技术。故选C。
(　　)23.When can tourists visit Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth
[A]At 1:00 p.m.on Mondays.
[B]At 2:00 p.m.on Fridays.
[C]At 8:00 a.m.on Wednesdays.
[D]At 5:00 p.m.on Sundays.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth部分内容可知,开放时间为周二至周日 9:00-11:30,13:00-16:00(每周一闭馆),再结合选项可推断,游客可在周五的下午2:00参观。故选B。
B
The only thing separating my two worlds is the Rio Grande River—it might not be much,but it’s enough for me to feel a big difference in customs and values.People who are not from El Paso,Texas,United States or a border city might not understand what it’s like to grow up between two places at once.
I grew up in a Mexican household.My dad was born in El Paso but lived nearly his entire life in Ciudad Juárez until I was born,and my mum was born and raised in Mexico.She didn’t move to the US until she had me,when she was 28.My first language was Spanish,but my parents did not want me in bilingual classes.So,instead,it was all English for me at school.
English was all I spoke among friends at school,while Spanish was the designated language with family,and I hardly ever mixed them.I also spent a lot of time with my maternal grandparents,who lived in Juárez and you could say helped raise and shape who I am today.Thanks to them,I perfected my Spanish,learnt to read and write in that language—despite never taking classes—and fell in love with my Mexican culture by travelling to Mexico City and around the country.
Along with being bilingual came a sense of having a double identity.I enjoyed watching Spanish TV series with my grandma as much as American series.And the same went for music.I loved listening to Spanish singers,as much as American pop singers.
It wasn’t until high school that I began to meet other people whose backgrounds I could relate to.I was introduced to friends with whom I identified because they were Mexican American and who had also been raised in El Paso but often visited family in Juárez.It was also during these years that I started going out to parties in Juárez.
Growing up on the border is pretty special.Thanks to my bicultural upbringing,I learnt to enjoy and appreciate both sides of me without ever questioning who I am,because the truth is that I need both of those relationships and cultural identities to feel complete.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的双文化教育,作者学会了享受和欣赏两种关系和文化,对自己的双重文化身份感到自豪。
(　　)24.What do we know about the author’s upbringing background
[A]He was born in Ciudad Juárez,Mexico.
[B]He attended school in the US from a young age.
[C]His parents were both born and raised in Mexico.
[D]He showed his bilingual ability to his classmates at school.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“She didn’t move to the US until she had me,when she was 28.”可知,作者的母亲在作者出生后来到了美国。由此可知,作者小时候在美国上学。故选B。
(　　)25.Who helped the author learn to read and write in Spanish
[A]His grandparents.
[B]His parents.
[C]His teachers.
[D]His friends.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I also spent a lot of time with my maternal grandparents,who lived in Juárez and you could say helped raise and shape who I am today.Thanks to them,I perfected my Spanish,learnt to read and write in that language”可知,作者的祖父母帮助作者学习用西班牙语阅读和写作。故选A。
(　　)26.Why does the author mention the Spanish TV series and American series
[A]To contrast the two styles of TV series.
[B]To illustrate the author’s wide interests.
[C]To prove the author fits into both cultures well.
[D]To show Grandma and the author have the same hobbies.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知,作者提到了西班牙电视剧和美国电视剧是为了证明自己能很好地融入两种文化。故选C。
(　　)27.How does the author feel about his bicultural identity
[A]Confused. [B]Proud.
[C]Worried. [D]Awkward.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,作者对自己的双重文化身份感到自豪。故选B。
C
Heat waves don’t just make bumblebees (大黄蜂) hot.High temperatures also seem to seriously reduce their sense of smell,which can be very bad for their survival.For bumblebees,being able to smell flowers is a matter of life or death because it helps them find food.
Bumblebees are already known to suffer from climate change.So,a researcher from the University of Würzburg in Germany and her team wanted to understand if heat waves could influence bumblebees’ ability to smell flowers.
The researchers put around 190 bumblebees from two common species into small special rooms for almost three hours at temperatures of 40℃ to simulate (模拟) heat waves.Some bumblebees were also put in a dry environment; some had ways to sugary resources; some were given time to recover at normal temperatures for 24 hours after the heat treatment.After the simulated heat waves,the researchers cut off the bumblebees’ antennae (触须),which they use to smell,and measured whether the olfactory (嗅觉的) sensory neurons (the cells that help them smell) in the antennae could still detect flower scents.
The heat waves reduced the bumblebees’ ability to smell by up to 80 percent.Worker bumblebees,which are all female,were more affected than male bumblebees.Even worse,the antennae of the bumblebees that had 24 hours to cool off still didn’t recover their sense of smell after that time.“That was surprising,” said the researcher.This suggests the bumblebees don’t recover quickly,which means they might have trouble finding food.“It could be one reason why we see so many bumblebees’ populations drop,” she added,along with other factors like habitat loss.
“The study seems pretty reliable,” said a bumblebee ecologist from the University of Sussex in Brighton,England,who didn’t take part in the study.“The antennae are quite similar across bee species,” he added.“If bumblebees suffer in this way,I think it’s probable that other bees would too.But we won’t know for sure until someone does research on it.”
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了热浪对大黄蜂嗅觉的影响。
(　　)28.What problem might bumblebees face in the end because of heat waves
[A]Death risk.
[B]Habitat loss.
[C]Food shortage.
[D]Sensory failure.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知,高温似乎也会严重降低它们的嗅觉,这对它们的生存非常不利。对大黄蜂来说,能否闻到花的味道是生死攸关的问题,因为这有助于它们找到食物。据此可知,热浪使大黄蜂嗅觉能力下降,这意味着它们可能会找不到食物,最终导致它们面临死亡的风险。故选A。
(　　)29.Why were some bumblebees given 24 hours to recover after the treatment
[A]To prevent the researchers from making mistakes.
[B]To make sure they can adapt to the environment.
[C]To prove if hot waves damage their sense of smell.
[D]To persuade other people into believing the research.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,一些大黄蜂也被放在干燥的环境中;一些大黄蜂有办法获得含糖资源;一些在热处理后24小时在常温下恢复。模拟热浪过后,研究人员切断了大黄蜂用来闻气味的触角,并测量了触角中的嗅觉感觉神经元(帮助它们闻气味的细胞)是否还能探测到花的气味。据此可知,研究人员给大黄蜂24小时恢复时间,是为了验证热浪是否会损害它们的嗅觉,并观察它们是否能在正常温度下恢复嗅觉。故选C。
(　　)30.What does the researcher think of the research result
[A]It leads to a good method.
[B]It goes beyond her control.
[C]It limits the scientific research on bumblebees.
[D]It explains why the bumblebee’s population reduced.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“This suggests the bumblebees...factors like habitat loss.”可知,这表明大黄蜂不会很快恢复,这意味着它们可能很难找到食物,这种结果是研究人员看到这么多大黄蜂数量下降的一个原因。据此可知,研究人员认为实验结果解释了大黄蜂数量减少的原因。故选D。
(　　)31.What can we learn about other bees according to the bumblebee ecologist
[A]There is still a lot to study.
[B]They will suffer from death.
[C]They will be well protected.
[D]More researchers are studying them.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句可知,根据大黄蜂生态学家的说法可知,其他蜜蜂也会受到类似的影响,但是需要进一步确认。故选A。
D
Everyone has their own way to “recharge” their sense of well-being—something that makes them feel good physically,emotionally,and spiritually even if they aren’t consciously aware of it.Personally,I know that few things can improve my day as quickly as a walk around the block or even just getting up from my desk and doing some push-ups.A hike through the woods is ideal when I can make it happen.But that’s me.It’s not simply that I enjoy these activities but also that they make me feel better and clear my mind.
Mental health and physical health are closely connected.No kidding—what’s good for the body is often good for the mind.Knowing that what you can do physically has this effect for you will change your day and your life.
Physical activity has many mental health benefits.These have been published in a journal and include improved brain health and cognitive function—the ability to think,if you will,a reduced risk of tension and worry,improved sleep and overall quality of life.Although not a cure for all,increasing physical activity directly contributes to improved mental health and better overall health and well-being.
Learning how to manage stress and getting screened for depression are simply good prevention practices in daily life.Awareness is especially important at this time of year,when disruptions to healthy habits and choices can be more likely and more annoying.
Shorter days and colder temperatures have a way of breaking up the normal life—as do the holidays,with both their joys and their stresses.When the rich sunshine and clear skies of temperate (温和的) months give way to terrible weather,less daylight,and festive gatherings,it may happen unconsciously or seem natural to be less physically active.However,that tendency is just why it’s so important that we are ever more mindful of our physical and emotional health and how we can maintain both at this time of year.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章说明了体育活动对身心健康的作用。
(　　)32.What is the author’s regular way of “recharging” his well-being
[A]Working out in a gym.
[B]Staying and doing nothing.
[C]Hiking in the woods.
[D]Slight exercise.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段可知,每个人都有自己的方式来增强他们的幸福感——一些让他们在身体上、情感上和精神上感觉良好的事情,即使他们并没有意识到这一点。对“我”来说,没有什么事情能像绕街区走一圈或甚至只是从桌前站起来做几个俯卧撑那样迅速改善“我”的一天。据此可知,作者通常的“充电”方式是做一些轻微的运动。故选D。
(　　)33.What can we learn from Paragraph 3
[A]The importance of good sleep.
[B]The ways to improve brain health.
[C]The mental health benefits of physical activity.
[D]The bond between mental health and physical health.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,体育活动对心理健康有很多好处。这些发表在一份杂志上,包括改善大脑健康和认知功能——思考能力,如果你愿意的话,减少紧张和担忧的风险,改善睡眠和整体生活质量。虽然不能包治百病,但增加体育活动直接有助于心理健康的改善和更好的整体健康和福祉。据此可知,第三段是讲体育活动对心理健康的好处。故选C。
(　　)34.What does the underlined word “disruptions” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
[A]Achievement. [B]Destruction.
[C]Advantage. [D]Development.
【答案】 B
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词后面的“to healthy habits”和画线词所在句句末的“more annoying”可知,能够让人讨厌、恼火的肯定是对健康习惯的破坏。所以画线词“disruptions”的意义为“破坏、妨碍”,与destruction意义一致。故选B。
(　　)35.Why does the author mention shorter days,colder temperatures and festivals
[A]To persuade us to enjoy our current lives.
[B]To show useful advice on keeping healthy.
[C]To describe unexpected things in our lives.
[D]To remind us to care about well-being anytime.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,白天变短、气温变冷和假期会破坏正常的生活,人们可能会无意识地减少体力活动,越是这个时候,我们越应该注意自己的身心健康。所以作者提到白天变短、气温变冷和节日是为了提醒我们在任何时候都要关注健康。故选D。
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。
　　Music is a major part of our lives.We meet music almost everywhere,from car rides and homes,to fierce workouts in the gym,or even the movies and TV shows we watch.Most people enjoy listening to music and often state that they can’t live without it.But why is that
36.　　　.
It improves sleep quality.37.　　　.Low and soft music works just as well as sleeping pills.Research has found that listening to music at various times promotes better sleep patterns for people and even creates more restful sleep.
38.　　　.Have you ever wondered why there is always music playing in the gym or why people can’t go on runs without their headphones Simply put,music serves as the motivation for working out harder.It’s also shown that listening to music can increase endurance (耐力).
It decreases stress and anxiety.Are you ever worried or anxious about something and don’t know what to do 39.　　 　,even during highly stressful or painful events.
It may help with memory.When studying or doing the homework,do you ever find yourself moving your head to some music Research shows that music enjoyment helps with learning and memory.
It improves your mood.40.　　　.Studies show that music helps put people in a better mood and helps them keep in touch with their feelings.
Whether you’ve realised it or not,listening to your favourite songs provides your mind and body with much more than the enjoyment of the songs.So keep on listening!
A.It helps with exercising
B.Music is a necessary part of human life
C.Listening to music can calm people down
D.If you’re feeling down,music may be the perfect cure
E.It provides several health benefits that many are unaware of
F.It brings general pleasure to our lives in several different aspects
G.Listening to music has been shown to treat constant wakefulness,especially for college students
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了听音乐对健康的益处。
36.【答案】 E
【解析】 根据空前的“Most people enjoy...why is that ”可知,空前提到很多人喜欢听音乐并且认为音乐很重要,没有音乐就活不了,而且也提出了问题“为什么会这样”,且后文分别介绍了音乐的好处,E项承上启下,符合语境。故选E。
37.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据空前的内容可知,本段主要介绍音乐能改善睡眠这一好处,G项提到音乐可以治疗持续的失眠,符合语境。故选G。
38.【答案】 A
【解析】 根据空后内容可知,音乐是更努力锻炼的动力。研究还表明,听音乐可以提高耐力。据此可知,本段主要介绍听音乐是锻炼的动力,A项符合语境。故选A。
39.【答案】 C
【解析】 根据本段首句可知,本段主要介绍音乐能减轻压力和焦虑,再根据空前的一句可知,空前提出了问题,在面对焦虑的事情时,应该怎么做,故此处应提出解决方法,C项提到听音乐能让人冷静下来,符合语境。故选C。
40.【答案】 D
【解析】 根据空前的内容可知,本段主要介绍音乐对人的心情的作用,D项进一步说明音乐能改善人的心情的作用,符合语境。故选D。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I love and enjoy playing the piano.So when the recital (音乐演奏会) was 　41　,I was disappointed.I had expected it for long and already 　42　 my best songs.
However,Mum turned this　43　 into something worthwhile.“You should 　44　 at Carriage House Manor.I’m sure the 　45　 there would really appreciate the music.” To me,this was a win-win situation because I would play more songs and have the chance to
　46　 the residents,some of whom tragically didn’t have families.
The much-expected day　47　 arrived.Stepping into the dining area,I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying dinner and the 　48　.Despite on-going conversations at tables,　49　 still hung like a dark cloud in the room.After introductions,I sat down in front of the piano,butterflies in my stomach.But my 　50　 melted away as I played on.
The dinner hour flew by.One woman got up and began to cheerfully　51　 in the room to the beat of the 　52　 while others snapped their fingers (打响指).I was 　53　 to see how music brought big smiles to their faces.
Calling off the recital was a blessing because it led to us 　54　 the gift of music with those who needed it most.Go and spread 　55　 whenever possible.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的音乐会被取消,作者感到很失望。在妈妈的建议下,作者去马车之家庄园演奏,为孤独的老人带去欢乐。
(　　)41.[A]cancelled　 [B]criticised
[C]organised [D]postponed
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“I was disappointed”可知,音乐演奏会被取消(cancelled)了。故选A。
(　　)42.[A]recorded [B]prepared
[C]sold [D]sung
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“I had expected it for long and already”可知,作者为音乐演奏会准备(prepared)了自己最拿手的歌曲。故选B。
(　　)43.[A]burnout [B]letdown
[C]getaway [D]turnaround
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据“However”可知,此处表转折,表示妈妈把作者的失望(letdown)变成有意义的事情。故选B。
(　　)44.[A]relax [B]investigate
[C]perform [D]wait
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“I had expected it for long and already 　42　 my best songs.”可知,妈妈建议作者去马车之家庄园表演(perform)准备好的歌曲。故选C。
(　　)45.[A]seniors [B]nurses
[C]guards [D]musicians
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying dinner...”可知,此处表示住在马车之家庄园的老年人(seniors)。故选A。
(　　)46.[A]cheer up [B]bring up
[C]comment on [D]count on
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“some of whom tragically didn’t have families”可知,作者可以通过演奏歌曲让不幸的居民高兴起来(cheer up)。故选A。
(　　)47.[A]simply [B]accidentally
[C]finally [D]nearly
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“I had expected it for long and already 　42　 my best songs.”可知,作者期待演奏的那一天终于(finally)到来了。故选C。
(　　)48.[A]freedom [B]vacation
[C]company [D]boredom
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying dinner”可知,作者准备演奏时,恰好是老人在享受晚餐和陪伴(company)的时间。故选C。
(　　)49.[A]disappointment [B]horror
[C]confusion [D]loneliness
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“some of whom tragically didn’t have families”可知,其中一些人失去了家庭成员,所以此处表示孤独(loneliness)笼罩着房间。故选D。
(　　)50.[A]desperation [B]nervousness
[C]frustration [D]indifference
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“After introductions,I sat down in front of the piano,butterflies in my stomach.”可知,作者刚开始演奏时很紧张(nervousness)。故选B。
(　　)51.[A]jump [B]beat
[C]dance [D]glance
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“in the room to the beat of the 　52　 while others snapped their fingers (打响指)”可知,一位女士站起来随着音乐的节拍跳舞(dance)。故选C。
(　　)52.[A]drums [B]heart
[C]words [D]music
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“the beat of”以及下文“others snapped their fingers”可知,女子随着音乐(music)的节拍跳舞。故选D。
(　　)53.[A]determined [B]upset
[C]amazed [D]curious
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“see how music brought big smiles to their faces”可知,作者看到音乐让他们如此开心,感到很惊讶(amazed)。故选C。
(　　)54.[A]carrying [B]exchanging
[C]discussing [D]sharing
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“Calling off the recital was a blessing”和下文“with those who needed it most”可知,作者把取消的音乐演奏会看作幸事,因为这让他有机会与这些需要音乐的老人分享(sharing)音乐。故选D。
(　　)55.[A]faith [B]kindness
[C]message [D]knowledge
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文作者为马车之家庄园的老人演奏以及下文“whenever possible”可知,作者建议无论什么时候,只要有可能,尽可能去传播善意(kindness)。故选B。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In China,there is a snack never really making its way into formal dining places but remaining a valued part of everyday life.They are tea eggs,56.　　　　 I think are familiar to almost all Chinese.You can often find them 57.　　　　 (sell) at train stations,on street corners and in the scenic spots.
The history of tea eggs can date back to the Ming Dynasty.58.　　　　 there is no clear trace of when and where the idea of boiling eggs in tea was put forward,the 59.　 　　　 (early) record of tea eggs is seen around 1792 by a scholar in his book titled The Way of Eating:Yuan Mei’s Manual of Gastronomy.The snack was loved by tea businessmen.At the
60.　　　　 (begin),the businessmen would often boil eggs in their tea 61.　　　　 (keep) them fresh during their travels.Over time,the eggs began to absorb the flavours of the tea,
62.　　　　 (lead) to creation of the tea eggs as we know it today.
Tea eggs hold cultural significance.In ancient China,people believed a round egg meant a happy life and eating eggs on the day of Start of Summer 63.　　　　 (be) a symbol for good health.Now,64.　　　　 is still a common practice to eat tea eggs during the New Year in some areas.People give the snack profound (深远的) meanings: the cracked surface of the tea eggs shows good luck and sharing them means the joy of togetherness,happiness,and the
65.　　　　 (realise) of wishes.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了中国的一种小吃——茶叶蛋的历史、文化意义及其在现代社会的流传。
56.【答案】 which
【解析】 考查定语从句。设空处引导的是非限制性定语从句,引导词在从句中作主语,修饰先行词tea eggs,先行词指物。故填which。
57.【答案】 sold
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。句中find sth done为固定短语,此处them指代tea eggs,其与sell之间是被动关系,应用过去分词作宾补。故填sold。
58.【答案】 Although/Though/While
【解析】 考查状语从句。设空处引导让步状语从句,此处表示“虽然,尽管”,用although/t
hough/while。同时该空置于句首,句首单词首字母大写。故填Although/Though/While。
59.【答案】 earliest
【解析】 考查形容词。此处表示“最早的关于茶叶蛋的记录”,应用形容词的最高级形式作定语。故填earliest。
60.【答案】 beginning
【解析】 考查固定短语。句中at the beginning为固定短语,意为“起初”。故填beginning。
61.【答案】 to keep
【解析】 考查动词不定式。句中would boil为谓语动词,设空处应使用非谓语动词,此处作状语,表示目的,应用不定式结构。故填to keep。
62.【答案】 leading
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。句中began为谓语动词,设空处应使用非谓语动词,此处使用现在分词作结果状语。故填leading。
63.【答案】 was
【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。设空处所在从句的主语为动名词短语eating eggs,谓语动词应用单数。同时根据前文的meant可知,此处应该使用一般过去时。故填was。
64.【答案】 it
【解析】 考查代词。设空处使用代词作主语,to eat tea eggs为真正的主语,此处应使用it作形式主语。故填it。
65.【答案】 realisation
【解析】 考查名词。根据设空处前面的the可知,设空处应使用名词作宾语,且realisation为不可数名词。故填realisation。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
　　假设你校英语报正在举行题目为“The Role of Music”的征文活动, 请你写一篇短文参赛,内容包括:
1.你对音乐的认识;
2.音乐对你的影响。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
The Role of Music
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
The Role of Music
As is well-known,music undoubtedly plays an important role in our life.Not only is it a medium to learn about the world but a way to enjoy life.Without music,our life would be boring and meaningless.
As for me,music is a magic pill,which reduces pressure and brings peace to my mind.Whenever I feel upset or anxious,I’ll devote myself to beautiful music,letting go of all my troubles.It’s also my hobby to listen to music after school so that I can feel energetic.
In a word,it is music that really benefits me a lot.
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阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的
短文。
　　When I was twelve,our family moved to a new neighbourhood where our neighbours were Mr and Mrs Green,who lived down the street with their two little preschool girls.Our family often visited the Greens during holidays and most of the time we visited them during the day.Sometimes we would even gather together and give gifts to each other.I would also volunteer to take care of their two lovely children from time to time.One day Mrs Green asked if I could stay with her daughters in the evening,promising she and her husband would be home by ten p.m.I readily agreed.
At four o’clock,I knocked on the Greens’ front door,greeted the kids,and received detailed instructions from their mother.A few minutes later,the girls and I were alone.We played hide-and-seek,did some finger painting together,and I fixed them scrambled eggs (炒鸡蛋) and pieces of toast for dinner.Then,at about eight p.m.,I gathered the two kids beside me on the sofa and began to read them a story.
I heard a soft click,as if the front door had been opened,and I stopped.“Go on,” said Melanie,the four-year-old.“Keep reading.” “Wait.” I put my finger to my lips,“I thought I heard someone come in.” I heard the click again,and the lamp beside me switched on.All three of us jumped.Then the drapes (帘子) closed across the big window.
I screamed,put a little girl under each of my arms,and ran upstairs to the bathroom.As I locked the door behind us,I heard music begin to play from a radio somewhere downstairs.The girls clutched (紧紧抱住) each other in fear as I calmed them down,saying,“There’s a bad man in the house.You have to be perfectly quiet.”
The three of us sat on the floor,ears pressed to the wooden door,listening.Even two-year-old Tricia was very quiet.For two hours we listened to the music playing,but we never heard another sound.No footsteps,no creaking (嘎吱作响的) doors,or breaking of china.Definitely no one walking up the stairs.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Then the front door opened with a bang and we all jumped.
Paragraph 2:
Mr Green explained he had bought a smart home device.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who I,Mr and Mrs Green,their two little girls—Melanie and Tricia 疑惑 惊恐、害怕 吃惊 开心
When At eight o’clock in the evening when Mr and Mrs Green temporarily left home
Where At the Greens’ home
What Two little girls and I were frightened by the sudden clicks and scenes of a lamp automatically switching on,drapes closing...And we thought that there was a bad man in the house.
Conflict & Clue Conflict:There seemed to be “a bad man” in the house,operating the lamp,drapes and radio,but no strange person appeared. Clue:I heard the click again,and the lamp beside me switched on.Then the drapes closed across the big window.I heard music begin to play from a radio somewhere downstairs.Definitely no one walked up the stairs.
Theme It shows that harmonious neighbourhood relations,along with the wonders of technology,can pave the way for a more enriched and comfortable life experience.
Para.1 Then the front door opened with a bang and we all jumped. Q1:Why did the front door open Q2:What would they do next to figure out what’s going on Q3:What might be their psychological changes
Para.2 Mr Green explained he had bought a smart home device. Q1:How would Mr Green explain what had happened Q2:What else would Mr and Mrs Green do after explaining Q3:What could the author gain from this experience
　　One possible version:
Then the front door opened with a bang and we all jumped.Both girls leaped into my arms and the three of us trembled until we heard Mrs Green call,“Peggy Where are you ” Melanie,Tricia and I burst out of the bathroom and ran downstairs.The girls threw themselves against their astonished parents’ legs,talking about “the bad man in the house”. In the middle of my explanation,Mr and Mrs Green exchanged a look and began laughing.
Mr Green explained he had bought a smart home device. It could close the electric drapes and turn on a light and a radio at sunset on nights when they went out.“I guess I just switched it on automatically when we left tonight. In all honesty,I don’t even remember doing it,” he explained.“Wow,that’s amazing!” I couldn’t help exclaiming.Hearing what I said,he apologised to me and invited me to stay at their house for the night. “Really,that would be great,” I replied.With the permission of my parents,I slept at their house for one night.During that night,I not only had the opportunity to get to know my neighbours better,but also experienced the wonders of technology and gained a deeper understanding of the power of technology.
点津: until we heard Mrs Green call为until引导的时间状语从句,leaped into my arms 意为 “跳进我的怀里”,表示急切,为动作描写;
talking about “the bad man in the house”为现在分词短语作伴随状语,表示“talking”这个动作和前面“threw”这个动作是同时发生的;
when we left tonight为when引导的时间状语从句,switched it on意为“打开它”,为动作描写;
Hearing what I said 为现在分词短语作状语,包含what引导的宾语从句;
运用了“not only...but also...”结构。

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