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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 shape should Macy draw first
[A]An oval. [B]A circle.
[C]A rectangle.
(　　)2.When did the incident happen
[A]At about 10:00 a.m.
[B]At about 10:00 p.m.
[C]At about 2:00 a.m.
(　　)3.How did the man probably feel
[A]Disappointed. [B]Embarrassed.
[C]Excited.
(　　)4.Where does the conversation probably take place
[A]In a bookstore.
[B]In a classroom.
[C]In a library.
(　　)5.What is the woman worried about
[A]She will run out of money.
[B]She doesn’t have enough time.
[C]She dislikes art.
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 woman want to know from the Customer Service
[A]Where the size -10 jeans are sold.
[B]Whether there are size -10 jeans.
[C]When the size -10 jeans are available.
(　　)7.Where is the Customer Service
[A]Before the Electronics Department.
[B]In front of the entrance.
[C]On the left of the lift.
听第7段材料,回答第8～10题。
(　　)8.Where might the speakers be
[A]At home. [B]At a gym.
[C]At a community pool.
(　　)9.What does the woman really want to do
[A]Work out.
[B]Take a shower.
[C]Go swimming.
(　　)10.Which season is it now
[A]Summer. [B]Autumn.
[C]Winter.
听第8段材料,回答第11～13题。
(　　)11.Who might Ms Wilson be
[A]Gloria’s mom.
[B]Gloria’s teacher.
[C]Gloria’s advisor.
(　　)12.What does Gloria need to do to be a top ten student
[A]Pass the final exam.
[B]Do well for the next few months.
[C]Get a 90% on the final exam.
(　　)13.What is the man worried about
[A]Gloria’s getting into college.
[B]Gloria’s social life.
[C]Gloria’s mental health.
听第9段材料,回答第14～16题。
(　　)14.What should the man do today according to the woman
[A]Just take a walk.
[B]Run with a mask on.
[C]Stay at home most of the time.
(　　)15.What is the quality of the air like today
[A]It’s a little smoky.
[B]It’s foggy but clean.
[C]It’s dangerous for people’s health.
(　　)16.Why does the woman probably wear a mask often
[A]Because there is a lot of pollution sometimes.
[B]Because she can’t breathe well in warmer weather.
[C]Because there are often forest fires.
听第10段材料,回答第17～20题。
(　　)17.Who is the speaker
[A]A teacher. [B]A host.
[C]A guide.
(　　)18.What are the listeners expected to do after meals
[A]Wash up.
[B]Return dishes.
[C]Clean the tables.
(　　)19.What activity is offered on Sunday morning
[A]Sailing.
[B]Horse riding.
[C]Field walking.
(　　)20.What change is made to tomorrow evening’s arrangement
[A]The dancing will be cancelled.
[B]The music will be different.
[C]The special dinner will come last.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
M:Macy,I’ll teach you how to draw a horse.First,make an oval shape in the middle of the paper.Next,draw a circle on one end—that will become the head.And then,four rectangles.Do you know what those are for
W:I know!They’re legs!
(Text 2)
W:Can you say something on the matter After all,you are the only person who knows what really happened.
M:That’s quite true.I think I can give something valuable.
W:So tell me when did the incident happen
M:At about ten o’clock in the morning.
(Text 3)
M:Lily,there you are!I just walked up to a complete stranger and gave her a hug,because I thought it was you.It was so awkward.
W:I’ve done that before,too.It’s the worst feeling in the world,isn’t it
(Text 4)
W:Excuse me,sir.
M:Yes
W:How many books am I allowed to check out at a time
M:You can borrow five books at a time.But you can’t check out magazines.
(Text 5)
M:Let’s go to the museum.The art museum is full of beautiful artworks.
W:You know,Paul,I am afraid of one thing.
M:What’s that Running out of money
W:No,the museum is free.We’ll run out of time!Half a day is not enough.
第二节
(Text 6)
W:Excuse me.You have a sale on Rough-Kid Jeans,but I don’t see my son’s size.Do you have any size 10’s in the back
M:Sorry,we are sold out of size 10.Customer Service can tell you when we’re getting more size -10 jeans.
W:Customer Service Where’s that
M:Just walk toward the front of the store until you see the Electronics Department.Turn left at Electronics and you’ll see the Customer Service desk on your right,just before the entrance.
W:Thanks a lot.
(Text 7)
W:I need to get in the water.
M:The shower is available,honey...Are you getting ready to go somewhere
W:I mean,I miss being in the water.In the ocean,in the pool...I miss the feeling.And now it’s almost winter.It will be a long time before I can swim again!
M:Don’t be so disappointed!We can find a solution.Isn’t there a community pool nearby
W:Yes,it’s a 15-minute walk away.
M:Why don’t you take swim lessons there until the weather’s warm again
W:But... it’s an outdoor pool,dear.
M:It must be heated,because I’ve seen people practising there when it’s cold out. If you don’t want to be outside,you can join a gym downtown.We can find one that has a pool.
W:Thank you,Mike.That makes me feel so much better!
(Text 8)
M:How are your grades this semester,Gloria I don’t want to put pressure on you,of course,but I’d love a report.
W:You mean Ms Wilson didn’t tell you
M:No,I’m afraid I haven’t heard from her for months.I was actually starting to get worried.You are passing,I’m sure.
W:Of course,Dad.And Ms Wilson said that I only need to get a 90% on the final exam to be on the list of the top ten students in the whole school.
M:That’s fantastic!I would love to celebrate this.
W:Not so fast.I still have to pass the final,you know.Even though I only need a 90%,I don’t want to leave anything to chance.And I want to learn everything I can.
M:I’m so proud of you.But if you’re too focused on your studies,you might find it hard to make friends at college in a couple of years.Just take it easy once in a while.
(Text 9)
M:Why do you wear a mask over your mouth all the time
W:Don’t you smell the smoke in the air today
M:Yes,I do... Isn’t that probably from someone’s fireplace
W:Jared,the smell is all over this town.Can’t you see it in the air,too
M:I thought it was just fog.
W:Wrong again!
M:What,is there a forest fire burning nearby
W:No...it’s pretty far away.But it’s large,and the smoke from it is covering the whole town.You should stay inside as much as you can.Today,the air quality is at the “dangerous” level.
M:Oh,but I was just going to start my run.Do you have an extra mask
W:I do,but you shouldn’t run today,in my opinion.Running makes you breathe harder and faster,so you’ll be damaging your lungs more.
M:All right... I’ll wait until the air is less dangerous,then.Back to my original question,
though...why are you always wearing a mask,Vicki
W:It’s not all of the time.But during certain seasons—particularly summer and autumn—pollution gets trapped in this huge valley.So I’m more aware of it.
(Text 10)
　　Welcome to this weekend’s course at Helvellyn Hall.I’m James and I’ll be coaching those of you who have chosen the waterskiing lessons.
　　First of all,I just give you some basic information.All meals will be taken in the dining room.We do not require you to wash up after your meals,or clean the tables,but we would be grateful if you could return all dishes to the kitchen after you have finished eating.
　　You have already got the programme for the weekend.However,I’m afraid there is a little problem with tomorrow morning’s sailing as the instructor is not available on Saturday this week.I’m sorry about this but those of you who wanted to try your hand at sailing are able to do so on Sunday morning instead.Now,tomorrow morning you could join the field walking group or the one doing horse riding.Perhaps I could ask all of you to sign again for which of these activities you’d like to do tomorrow morning.There is one other change but I’m sure it is one that should please you all.Tomorrow evening as you know we have a special dinner for you followed by some Scottish country dancing.The music,however,is not going to be provided by a disco as advertised but by the well-known Scottish folk group.We are sure you will all enjoy their music very much.
　　I think that is all the business that I wanted to raise with you now.Has anyone got any questions that they’d like to ask
【答案】 1～5　AABCB　　6～10　CBACB
11～15　BCBCC　　16～20　AABAB
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
　　True friendship is like sound health;the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.
—Charles Caleb Colton
Just like in any other relationship,arguments and fights are also a part of friendship.You will hardly find friends who have never fought with one another.Whatever the reason is,if a person feels that he is responsible for creating the differences,it is important that he apologise to his friend.
Though you can use the email,text messages or chat for expressing your apology,the good old way of saying sorry to your friend through a letter will surely have a great effect on him.This will make your friend realise that your efforts of saying sorry are genuine and you really care for him.
Points to Remember
Timing:Write the letter at the proper time.It is not advisable to put it off for too long.
Words:While writing the letter,what matters most is that you truly feel sorry.
Sequence:Always begin by apologising and saying sorry for your mistake.Then explain to him your side of the story.In the third and last paragraph,talk about what his friendship means to you and make a promise of not repeating the mistake.
Delivery:You can either post it or deliver the letter personally or through someone else.
You can also keep it at a location where your friend will be able to find it easily.
Some people may try to point out the friend’s mistake while writing the letter.Avoid this completely,as it can make matters worse.The letter has to be brief and should only talk about the subject that has led to your apology.Keep patient and do not expect immediate results.In some cases,it may take time for the person to forgive and forget.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了如何写道歉信来维护好朋友之间的友谊。
(　　)21.What’s the saying at the beginning of the passage used for
[A]Letting readers study a famous saying.
[B]Introducing the topic of the passage.
[C]Showing who is Charles Caleb Colton.
[D]Telling readers the importance of friends.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据开篇的名言可知,友谊就像健康一样重要,失去时才知道它的价值。再分析文章结构可知,开篇的名言是为了引出文章的主题。故选B。
(　　)22.What does the underlined word “genuine” probably mean
[A]Honest. [B]General.
[C]Open. [D]Careful.
【答案】 A
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据下文的“you really care for him”可知,此处表示这会让你的朋友意识到你的道歉是真诚的,因此该词的意思应是“坦诚的;诚实的”,与honest意思相近。故选A。
(　　)23.What should a person do when writing a letter of apology
[A]Try to point out the friend’s mistake.
[B]Make the letter long and interesting.
[C]Begin by apologising and saying sorry for his or her mistake.
[D]Write the importance of the friendship in the first paragraph.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Sequence中的第一句可知,当一个人写道歉信的时候,他/她首先要为自己的错误道歉,故选C。
B
Ye Lianping,a retired teacher from Buchen village in the east of China’s Anhui Province,
has been teaching left-behind children for free over 20 years.
Teaching has always been part of Ye’s life.After retirement in 1991,he often went back to school to teach voluntarily.
In 2000,he began offering free English-language classes to those children whose parents work far away.He first set up a classroom —“home for left-behind children” in his own house.Later,the local government transformed a storehouse across his house into two classrooms,where more than 2,000 children have benefited from Ye’s tutoring.
In 2012,he also set up the Ye Lianping Scholarship Fund with almost all his life savings,along with the donations from the local government and the school.So far,it has provided financial aid to hundreds of left-behind children.
As Ye has no children of his own,he lives with his wife in a house built over 30 years ago,where he sometimes provides the children who live far away with food and living space.To save money,Ye never wastes a penny on his own,even on a bottle of water.For instance,he has been using the same enamel mug (搪瓷杯子) for many years.
Although he is getting older,he’s never tired of teaching.In 2010,Ye was diagnosed with cataracts (白内障),but went for surgery only when he couldn’t read anything on the students’ papers.In the summer of 2018,Ye got injured while riding a bicycle to buy vegetables for volunteer teachers.Instead of resting in bed for recovery,he returned to class with a stick within a week.
Ye is racing against time to spend as much time as possible on rural education.“My time is limited so I hope to draw my last breath on the podium (讲台),” he said.
He has been called “the candlelight of the village,burning forever”.But he said,“I’m just a firefly,a little firefly (making little light),not as much light as a candlelight can give.”
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了来自安徽的退休教师叶连平免费为留守儿童教学并设立“叶连平奖学基金”,自己却生活十分节俭的事迹。
(　　)24.What can we know about Ye
[A]He was once a left-behind child years ago.
[B]He has been working at the same location for 32 years.
[C]He made a good fortune in caring for these left-behind kids.
[D]He went back to school to teach children for free after he retired.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段的第二句可知,叶连平退休后也会经常回到学校免费为孩子们教学。故选D。
(　　)25.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “transformed” in Paragraph 3
[A]Divided. [B]Looked.
[C]Turned. [D]Broke.
【答案】 C
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据第三段中画线词所在的句子可知,当地政府将叶连平家对面的仓库改造成了教室,由此可知,transformed在句中意为“改造;把……改造为”,与turned意思相近。故选C。
(　　)26.What can we learn about the Ye Lianping Scholarship Fund
[A]It focused on retired teachers.
[B]It got the support of the government.
[C]It got large donations from schools.
[D]It was funded by local charities.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知,“叶连平奖学基金”得到了当地政府和学校的支持,已资助数百名学生。故选B。
(　　)27.What is the main idea of Paragraph 5
[A]Ye lives a very simple life.
[B]Ye has a stressful lifestyle.
[C]Ye is kind to his students.
[D]Ye is good at caring for his students.
【答案】 A
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第五段内容可知,本段主要讲述叶连平老师的日子过得非常节俭,不会浪费一分钱。故选A。
C
In the journey through high school,students are often faced with multiple challenges.That is why the concept of mental resilience stands out.It is the superpower that lets you bounce back from setbacks and cope with the ups and downs in life.
Professor Lynn Warren,director of the Adolescent Development Research Institute
(ADRI),has conducted numerous studies on the psychological well-being of teenagers.In order to uncover how resilience impacts students’ academic journey,her research team carried out a comprehensive survey to gather representative samples and provide insightful data.
The study has revealed a strong positive correlation between resilience and academic engagement.Resilient students are found to be more deeply involved in class discussions,to take on leadership roles in school communities,and to seek out additional learning opportunities.Moreover,these students demonstrate superior academic performance and better understanding of complex subject matters.Mr Thompson,a mathematics teacher at Evergreen High School,exemplifies the findings of the study through his teaching practices.He has made it his mission not only to teach math but also to inject a sense of resilience in his students.He employs a variety of methods to cheer students up.Over time,Mr Thompson’s efforts began to bear fruit.His students’ attitudes towards math shifted from fear to fascination.They started to look ahead,and more importantly,this process helped them develop a growth mindset.
Professor Warren,based on her research,recommends creating an encouraging atmosphere where teens can freely discuss their challenges and receive helpful feedback.She also stresses the value of building a supportive network.Whether it’s a teacher,a coach,or a peer,having someone who can give you a boost when you need it can make all the difference.So,the next time you face a challenge,remember,it’s not about avoiding them,but about learning to bounce back from them.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要解释了什么是心理韧性以及心理韧性对于学生的影响。
(　　)28.What does the underlined word “resilience” in Paragraph 1 refer to
[A]Toughness. [B]Challenge.
[C]Conflict. [D]Setback.
【答案】 A
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词后文“It is the superpower...and downs in life.”可知,resilience可以让你从挫折中振作起来,应对生活中的起起落落,因此resilience意为“坚韧”,与A项意思相近。故选A。
(　　)29.How has mental resilience affected students’ academic performance
[A]Unchanged academic behaviours.
[B]Additional roles in class discussions.
[C]Improved engagement and performance.
[D]More opportunities in choosing subjects.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The study has revealed a strong positive correlation...additional learning opportunities.”可知,良好的心理韧性可以提高学生的参与度并改善学生的表现,从而影响学生的学习成绩。故选C。
(　　)30.What can we infer about Mr Thompson from the text
[A]His attitude towards teaching has shifted.
[B]He inspires students to be mentally resilient.
[C]His efforts to promote resilience are in vain.
[D]He wants to challenge the findings of the study.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Mr Thompson,a mathematics teacher... helped them develop a growth mindset.”可知,汤普森先生鼓励学生要有心理韧性。故选B。
(　　)31.What does Professor Warren mainly talk about in the last paragraph
[A]Suggestions on building resilience.
[B]Discussions of academic challenges.
[C]Importance of a supportive network.
[D]Recommendations on future studies.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容可知,沃伦教授在最后一段主要讲了关于增强心理韧性的建议。故选A。
D
Helping others is not only good for them but a good thing to do.It also makes us happier and healthier.Giving also connects us with others,creating stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone.So if you want to feel good,do good!
Doing things for others—whether small,unplanned acts or regular volunteering—is a powerful way to increase our own happiness as well as that of those around us.The people we help may be strangers,family,friends,colleagues or neighbours.They can be old or young,
nearby or far away.
Giving isn’t just about money,so you don’t need to be rich.Giving can be as simple as a single kind word,a smile or a thoughtful gesture.It can include giving time,energy,care,
skills,thought or attention.Sometimes these mean as much,if not more,as financial gifts.
Scientific studies show that helping others boosts happiness.It increases life satisfaction,
provides a sense of meaning,increases feelings of ability,improves our mood and reduces stress.It can help to take our minds off our own troubles,too.
Kindness towards others is the glue which connects individual happiness with wider community and social well-being.Giving to others helps us connect with people and meets one of our basic human needs—relatedness.
Kindness seems to be contagious (传染性的).When we see someone do something kind or thoughtful,or we are on the receiving end of kindness,it inspires us to be kinder ourselves.In this way,kindness spreads from one person to the next,influencing the behaviour of people who never saw the original act.Kindness really is the key to creating a happier,more trusting local community.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。文章主要论述了帮助他人对于自己、他人和社会都很重要,并呼吁人们要善良、乐于助人。
(　　)32.Why can giving help to build a happier society
[A]It can bring confidence.
[B]It can connect us to others.
[C]It can make us healthy.
[D]It can make us rich.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段的第三句可知,给予有助于建立更幸福的社会是因为它把我们和他人联系起来。故选B。
(　　)33.What can we infer from Paragraph 4
[A]Helping others makes our trouble disappear forever.
[B]We feel more content with life by helping others.
[C]Helping others removes a sense of meaning.
[D]We feel no stress by helping others.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段的前两句可知,科学研究表明,帮助他人可以提高幸福感。它增加了生活满意度,提供了意义感,增加了能力感,改善了我们的情绪,减轻了压力。由此可推知,通过帮助他人,我们会对生活更加满意。故选B。
(　　)34.What is more important to build a better local community
[A]Kindness. [B]Health.
[C]Happiness. [D]Wealth.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段的最后一句可知,建设一个更好的社区,善良更重要。故选A。
(　　)35.What is the main idea of the text
[A]Helping others is good for ourselves.
[B]We should learn to give.
[C]Helping others matters.
[D]Kindness is a good virtue.
【答案】 C
【解析】 主旨大意题。根据文章内容,尤其是第一段可知,本文主要讲述了帮助他人对于自己、他人和社会都很重要。因此C项可以概括本文大意。故选C。
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。
Patience is a virtue because it cultivates inner strength and sound judgment.In a world that often feels rushed and demanding,the ability to wait calmly and tolerate delays really empowers us to make clear-headed decisions.36.　　　 Thus it can prevent us from making choices in a hurry that could have negative consequences.
With patience,we’re able to handle challenges with a level head.It helps us to focus on long-term goals rather than short-term setbacks.Things can’t always go according to plan.
37.　　　 It gives us the strength and determination to remain optimistic.Cultivating patience allows us to appreciate the process of growth and helps us handle difficulties with grace.
38.　　　 But we can remain calm,peaceful,and happy regardless.Patience plays its most important role in our interactions with people.With patience,we don’t explode at people easily.We work on gathering more information and looking for a solution instead.
Another important key to patience is gratitude.Instead of focusing on what we want right now,we focus on being grateful for what we already have.When we are grateful for what we have,we improve our ability to be patient.39.　　　 If you resist this,you suffer.That suffering creates more impatience.But if you accept that one of the guarantees of life is change,you will relax.
Patience is being present,examining your options,and working to move forward.If things work out,then great.But if they don’t,then we try something else.It’s just that simple.There is so much good in developing the virtue of patience.It takes work,it takes effort,but there are so many benefits of developing patience.40.　　
A.It’s necessary to make early plans.
B.However,we must realise that life changes.
C.This promotes a great sense of achievement.
D.Patience may not always give us what we want.
E.Being patient helps us avoid acting out of anger.
F.Patience improves our ability to deal with frustration.
G.With patience,you will find life flows more beautifully.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章强调耐心是一种美德,能帮助我们冷静面对挑战,专注于长期目标。
36.【答案】 E
【解析】 设空处前一句提到耐心能让我们冷静等待,避免冲动,E项符合语境,进一步说明耐心如何帮助我们避免因愤怒而做出错误行为。故选E。
37.【答案】 F
【解析】 前文“With patience,we’re able to handle challenges...according to plan.”说明了耐心的现实意义,有耐心让我们冷静面对挑战,专注长期目标,F项引出耐心的另一个现实意义——提高我们应对挫折的能力。故选F。
38.【答案】 D
【解析】 由下文“But we can remain calm...looking for a solution instead.”可推断,此处是说耐心可能并不总能给我们想要的东西,但能让我们保持冷静、平和和快乐。D项符合题意。故选D。
39.【答案】 B
【解析】 前文“Another important key to patience...our ability to be patient.”引出耐心与接受生活变化之间的关系,B项承接上文,且B项与下文“But if you accept that...you will relax.”提出的接受变化能减少不耐烦形成因果关系,说明耐心与接受现实之间的联系。故选B。
40.【答案】 G
【解析】 此处为最后一句,总结全文,呼应开头的“Patience is a virtue...sound judgment.”,强调耐心是一种美德以及耐心带来的积极影响,即让生活变得更加美好。G项符合语境,
故选G。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,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。
A man was employed to paint a boat.He brought paint and brushes and began to paint the boat as the owner wanted.While painting,he 　41　 there was a hole in the body of the boat and decided to 　42　it.When he finished painting,he received his 　43　 and left.
The next day,the owner of the boat visited the painter and 　44　 him with a cheque(支票),much higher than what he was paid for the painting work.The painter was 　45　.
“You’ve already paid me for painting the boat,sir!” he said.
“This is not for the painting job.It’s for repairing the 　46　 in the boat.”
“Ah! But it was such a small service,” the man said.“Certainly it’s not worth paying me such a high amount for something so 　47　!”
“My dear friend,” the owner said,“you don’t understand.Let me tell you 　48　
happened.When I asked you to paint the boat,I forgot to mention the hole.When the boat dried,my kids took it and 　49　 a fishing trip.They did not know that there was a hole.”
He added,“I was not at home at the time.So when I 　50　and noticed they had taken the boat,I was 　51　.Imagine my 　52　 and joy when I saw them returning safely after fishing.Then,I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole! You now see what you did You 　53　 the lives of my children!”
Each of us has a moral duty to offer help,wipe tears,listen carefully and repair all the“holes”we 　54　 in our life journey,because a small act will make a big 　55　 in the future.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了油漆工额外地修补了船洞,船主的孩子才得以开着船平安归来的故事。
(　　)41.[A]felt [B]heard
[C]sensed [D]noticed
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据“there was a hole in the body of the boat”并结合常识可知,油漆工注意到(noticed)船身上有个洞。故选D。
(　　)42.[A]make [B]dig
[C]repair [D]prepare
【答案】 C
【解析】 既然看到船身上有洞,油漆工就决定进行修补(repair),后文“It’s for repairing...in the boat.”中的repairing是关键词。故选C。
(　　)43.[A]money [B]paint
[C]brush [D]fish
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据前文可知油漆工是受雇漆船,因此完成工作之后,他会收到钱(money)作为报酬。故选A。
(　　)44.[A]dropped [B]cooked
[C]presented [D]took
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据“much higher than what he was paid for the painting work”可知,船主给(presented)了油漆工一张远远高于他做刷漆工作所得的报酬的支票,故选C。
(　　)45.[A]happy [B]disappointed
[C]embarrassed [D]surprised
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据“You’ve already paid me for painting the boat”可知,船主已经付给油漆工报酬了,所以油漆工对又收到支票感到惊讶(surprised)。故选D。
(　　)46.[A]hole [B]chair
[C]paddle [D]picture
【答案】 A
【解析】 此处是说船主是为了感谢他修好了船上的洞(hole)而给他支票。故选A。
(　　)47.[A]huge [B]small
[C]great [D]rude
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据“it’s not worth paying me such a high amount”可知,油漆工认为这是很小(small)的事,不用给这么多钱。故选B。
(　　)48.[A]when [B]why
[C]what [D]how
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据后文船主说的话可知,船主是要告诉他发生了什么(what)事情。故选C。
(　　)49.[A]went on [B]went away
[C]went over [D]went through
【答案】 A
【解析】 go on a trip意为“去旅行”,为固定搭配,故选A。
(　　)50.[A]drove [B]shared
[C]rewarded [D]returned
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据“I was not at home at the time.”和“and noticed they had taken the boat”可知,当时船主不在家,回来(returned)时发现孩子们把船开走了。故选D。
(　　)51.[A]hopeless [B]silly
[C]crazy [D]excited
【答案】 A
【解析】 船主认为孩子们毫不知情地开着带有破洞的船去钓鱼了,极有可能出现意外,身为父亲的他此刻无疑是绝望的(hopeless)。故选A。
(　　)52.[A]belief [B]relief
[C]sadness [D]worry
【答案】 B
【解析】 空处和joy用and连接,意义相近,结合常理可知,船主看到孩子们平安回来,一定是如释重负(relief)且开心的。故选B。
(　　)53.[A]saved [B]hurt
[C]broke [D]designed
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据前文讲船主的孩子们开着船平安归来,是因为油漆工随手修补了船洞,所以是油漆工救了(saved)船主孩子们的命。故选A。
(　　)54.[A]come out [B]come in
[C]come across [D]come into
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据“in our life journey”可知,这些“洞”是在人生旅途中偶然遇到(come across)的。故选C。
(　　)55.[A]progress [B]achievement
[C]process [D]difference
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据前文船主的孩子们开着船平安归来是因为油漆工修补了船洞可知,小小的举动会产生很大的影响。make a difference 意为“产生影响”。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。
In East China’s Anhui Province,56.　　　　 alley (巷) about 2-metre-wide separates a pair of gray walls.At first glance it may seem insignificant,but to those 57.　　　　 know its history,Liuchi Alley in Tongcheng symbolises much more than its previous 58.　　　　 (appear) would suggest.
The alley’s name 59.　　　　 (come) from the Chinese words for “six” and “chi”,a unit of length,due to its width.In the early Qing Dynasty,it served as the boundary between the Zhang and Wu families,both with prominent members in Emperor Kangxi’s court or other
regions.However,the two families quarrelled over the boundary and the right 60.　　　　 (build) a wall.
After 61.　　　　 (fail) to get mediation from a regional official,the Zhangs wrote to Zhang Ying,a top official in the court.His response,62.　　　　 the form of a poem,didn’t support his family as expected.Instead,he asked his relatives to step back about 1 metre from the boundary.63.　　　　 (move) by this,both families did so,and the alley 64.　　　　 (form).
This alley is often associated with tolerance,morality,and social order.Although the walls are replicas,people are still attracted by its story.To ordinary folk,the story is about how to get along with other people,while authorities think it can also function as a guideline for 65.　　　　 (official).
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了六尺巷的故事。
56.【答案】 an
【解析】 考查冠词。分析可知,alley是可数名词单数,以元音音素开头,且此处表示泛指。故填an。
57.【答案】 who
【解析】 考查定语从句。分析可知,此处是非限制性定语从句,先行词是those,指人,关系词在从句中作主语,用关系代词who,故填who。
58.【答案】 appearance
【解析】 考查名词。分析可知,its是形容词性物主代词,修饰名词,appear的名词是appearance,此处指“它以前的外观”,因此用单数,故填appearance。
59.【答案】 comes
【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析可知,此处陈述现在的事实,用一般现在时,主语name是第三人称单数,谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填comes。
60.【答案】 to build
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。the right to do sth是固定搭配,意为“做某事的权利”,此处应用动词不定式形式作后置定语,故填to build。
61.【答案】 failing
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。After是介词,其后接动名词作宾语,fail的动名词是failing,故填failing。
62.【答案】 in
【解析】 考查介词。in the form of是固定搭配,意为“以……的形式”,故填in。
63.【答案】 Moved
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析可知,move“感动”是及物动词,与句子主语both families是被动关系,应用过去分词作状语。句首单词首字母应大写,故填Moved。
64.【答案】 was formed
【解析】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析可知,此处讲述过去的事情,应用一般过去时,form与主语the alley是被动关系,应用被动语态,主语the alley是第三人称单数,be动词用was。故填was formed。
65.【答案】 officials
【解析】 考查名词复数。分析可知,for是介词,其后接名词作宾语,official“官员”是可数名词,因此用复数,故填officials。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校英文报正在举办以“My Favourite Chinese Fable (寓言)”为题的征文比赛,请以此为题写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.描述一则中国寓言故事;
2.你获得的启示。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
My Favourite Chinese Fable
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
My Favourite Chinese Fable
Among the vast collection of Chinese fables,my favourite is “The Ant and the Grasshopper”. This story tells of an ant,who busily gathered food for winter while a grasshopper sang and danced merrily.When winter came,the grasshopper,starving,begged for food from the ant.
The moral of this fable is profound: one should work hard and plan for the future.The ant represents those who are diligent and responsible,while the grasshopper symbolises those who are lazy and irresponsible.This story reminds me of the importance of always being prepared and of cherishing every opportunity to work hard and make progress.
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。
The Other Shoe
Shoes are made for walking.But Aamir,a homeless Indian boy,doubted it.Wandering the noisy railway platform,he found one of his flip-flops(人字拖鞋) broken again.He hurried to a corner,sat down and tried to fix it,his bare foot pressing awkwardly against the ground.
However,it was beyond repair.
He gave up and looked around aimlessly,staring at people’s shoes.Suddenly,his eyes were drawn to two boyish legs wearing flawlessly white socks and equally perfect black leather shoes,which were glittering in the midday sun.It was a boy of his age.He couldn’t treasure his possession too much,obviously,because every ten seconds,he stopped,bent down and carefully wiped a dust or two from his shoes.His father was constantly glancing over and urging him,“Hurry up! The train is coming!”
Aamir’s eyes followed the father and son,but mostly the leather shoes,as if enchanted (被施魔法的).Imagining himself wearing them,the comfort from the good leather,jaw-dropping look on his friends’ faces,he couldn’t help cracking a big smile.
The bell of the train drew him back; the fancy-shoe boy and his father were about to get aboard.They tried to crowd into the doorway.However,the instant the boy entered the compartment(车厢),one of his shoes fell off and before he could pick it up,the train began to pull away.
The shoe was now lying alone on the platform.Aamir’s eyes lit up with excitement.Like an arrow,he shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands.After a few seconds of hesitating and looking from the shoe to the train and back,he began racing—with only one good shoe,his flip-flop.
He held the leather shoe up,trying to pass it to the boy through the window,who was desperately reaching out his hand as well.However,it was never close enough.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.
Paragraph 2:
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who Aamir,a boy with leather shoes 难过 羡慕 激动 努力归还 失败 惊喜
When At midday
Where At the railway station
What Aamir found the boy’s black leather shoe left on the platform,and tried to throw it back but failed.
Conflict & Clue Conflict: Desire for the shoe vs the attempts in returning it Clue:Aamir shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands,but then tried to return it.
Theme The kindness in human nature
Para.1 That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train. Q1: How did Aamir throw the shoe Q2: What was the result Q3: How did Aamir and the boy react to the result
Para.2 But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window. Q1: What was the boy’s reply Q2: How did Aamir feel Q3: What did Aamir do then
　　One possible version:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.The shoe flew in a perfect curved line in the air.Aamir’s eyes seized by the shoe,as if enchanted,he was torn with the mixture of pleasure and disappointment. So old were his flip-flops that they broke again when Aamir ran urgently towards the train, grasping for air,which caused him to lose his balance and fall down heavily. A wave of sharp pain sweeping through his body ,Aamir froze and sighed in despair,feeling all efforts become useless when he found the shoe lying motionless on the ground.
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.
Surprisingly,what unfolded before Aamir’s eyes when he looked at the window was that the boy with a shining smile was waving his hand wildly in the air,yelling at the top of the voice,“Thank you!” Overwhelmed with intense relief and gratitude,Aamir paced slowly,picked up shoes and locked them tight in his arms. The golden sun sprinkled over Earth,lighting up the gloomy,kissing the tears rolling down his face .
点津:Aamir’s eyes seized by the shoe为独立主格结构;as if enchanted为方式状语,意为“像被施了魔法一样”,此句为情感描写;
“So old were his flip-flops that”为“so...that...”的倒装结构; which引导非限制性定语从句;此句为动作描写;
A wave of sharp pain sweeping through his body为独立主格结构,侧重心理描写;
“what unfolded before Aamir’s eyes”为主语从句,意为“呈现在Aamir眼前的是”;“when he looked at the window was that...”为when引导的时间状语从句,其中含有一个that引导的表语从句;
Overwhelmed with intense relief and gratitude为形容词短语作状语;“Aamir paced slowly,picked up shoes and locked them tight in his arms”为动作描写;
lighting up the gloomy和kissing the tears rolling down his face 为现在分词作伴随状语。核心素养提升(UNIT 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 shape should Macy draw first
[A]An oval. [B]A circle.
[C]A rectangle.
(　　)2.When did the incident happen
[A]At about 10:00 a.m.
[B]At about 10:00 p.m.
[C]At about 2:00 a.m.
(　　)3.How did the man probably feel
[A]Disappointed. [B]Embarrassed.
[C]Excited.
(　　)4.Where does the conversation probably take place
[A]In a bookstore.
[B]In a classroom.
[C]In a library.
(　　)5.What is the woman worried about
[A]She will run out of money.
[B]She doesn’t have enough time.
[C]She dislikes art.
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 woman want to know from the Customer Service
[A]Where the size -10 jeans are sold.
[B]Whether there are size -10 jeans.
[C]When the size -10 jeans are available.
(　　)7.Where is the Customer Service
[A]Before the Electronics Department.
[B]In front of the entrance.
[C]On the left of the lift.
听第7段材料,回答第8～10题。
(　　)8.Where might the speakers be
[A]At home. [B]At a gym.
[C]At a community pool.
(　　)9.What does the woman really want to do
[A]Work out.
[B]Take a shower.
[C]Go swimming.
(　　)10.Which season is it now
[A]Summer. [B]Autumn.
[C]Winter.
听第8段材料,回答第11～13题。
(　　)11.Who might Ms Wilson be
[A]Gloria’s mom.
[B]Gloria’s teacher.
[C]Gloria’s advisor.
(　　)12.What does Gloria need to do to be a top ten student
[A]Pass the final exam.
[B]Do well for the next few months.
[C]Get a 90% on the final exam.
(　　)13.What is the man worried about
[A]Gloria’s getting into college.
[B]Gloria’s social life.
[C]Gloria’s mental health.
听第9段材料,回答第14～16题。
(　　)14.What should the man do today according to the woman
[A]Just take a walk.
[B]Run with a mask on.
[C]Stay at home most of the time.
(　　)15.What is the quality of the air like today
[A]It’s a little smoky.
[B]It’s foggy but clean.
[C]It’s dangerous for people’s health.
(　　)16.Why does the woman probably wear a mask often
[A]Because there is a lot of pollution sometimes.
[B]Because she can’t breathe well in warmer weather.
[C]Because there are often forest fires.
听第10段材料,回答第17～20题。
(　　)17.Who is the speaker
[A]A teacher. [B]A host.
[C]A guide.
(　　)18.What are the listeners expected to do after meals
[A]Wash up.
[B]Return dishes.
[C]Clean the tables.
(　　)19.What activity is offered on Sunday morning
[A]Sailing.
[B]Horse riding.
[C]Field walking.
(　　)20.What change is made to tomorrow evening’s arrangement
[A]The dancing will be cancelled.
[B]The music will be different.
[C]The special dinner will come last.
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
　　True friendship is like sound health;the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.
—Charles Caleb Colton
Just like in any other relationship,arguments and fights are also a part of friendship.You will hardly find friends who have never fought with one another.Whatever the reason is,if a person feels that he is responsible for creating the differences,it is important that he apologise to his friend.
Though you can use the email,text messages or chat for expressing your apology,the good old way of saying sorry to your friend through a letter will surely have a great effect on him.This will make your friend realise that your efforts of saying sorry are genuine and you really care for him.
Points to Remember
Timing:Write the letter at the proper time.It is not advisable to put it off for too long.
Words:While writing the letter,what matters most is that you truly feel sorry.
Sequence:Always begin by apologising and saying sorry for your mistake.Then explain to him your side of the story.In the third and last paragraph,talk about what his friendship means to you and make a promise of not repeating the mistake.
Delivery:You can either post it or deliver the letter personally or through someone else.
You can also keep it at a location where your friend will be able to find it easily.
Some people may try to point out the friend’s mistake while writing the letter.Avoid this completely,as it can make matters worse.The letter has to be brief and should only talk about the subject that has led to your apology.Keep patient and do not expect immediate results.In some cases,it may take time for the person to forgive and forget.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了如何写道歉信来维护好朋友之间的友谊。
(　　)21.What’s the saying at the beginning of the passage used for
[A]Letting readers study a famous saying.
[B]Introducing the topic of the passage.
[C]Showing who is Charles Caleb Colton.
[D]Telling readers the importance of friends.
(　　)22.What does the underlined word “genuine” probably mean
[A]Honest. [B]General.
[C]Open. [D]Careful.
(　　)23.What should a person do when writing a letter of apology
[A]Try to point out the friend’s mistake.
[B]Make the letter long and interesting.
[C]Begin by apologising and saying sorry for his or her mistake.
[D]Write the importance of the friendship in the first paragraph.
B
Ye Lianping,a retired teacher from Buchen village in the east of China’s Anhui Province,
has been teaching left-behind children for free over 20 years.
Teaching has always been part of Ye’s life.After retirement in 1991,he often went back to school to teach voluntarily.
In 2000,he began offering free English-language classes to those children whose parents work far away.He first set up a classroom —“home for left-behind children” in his own house.Later,the local government transformed a storehouse across his house into two classrooms,where more than 2,000 children have benefited from Ye’s tutoring.
In 2012,he also set up the Ye Lianping Scholarship Fund with almost all his life savings,along with the donations from the local government and the school.So far,it has provided financial aid to hundreds of left-behind children.
As Ye has no children of his own,he lives with his wife in a house built over 30 years ago,where he sometimes provides the children who live far away with food and living space.To save money,Ye never wastes a penny on his own,even on a bottle of water.For instance,he has been using the same enamel mug (搪瓷杯子) for many years.
Although he is getting older,he’s never tired of teaching.In 2010,Ye was diagnosed with cataracts (白内障),but went for surgery only when he couldn’t read anything on the students’ papers.In the summer of 2018,Ye got injured while riding a bicycle to buy vegetables for volunteer teachers.Instead of resting in bed for recovery,he returned to class with a stick within a week.
Ye is racing against time to spend as much time as possible on rural education.“My time is limited so I hope to draw my last breath on the podium (讲台),” he said.
He has been called “the candlelight of the village,burning forever”.But he said,“I’m just a firefly,a little firefly (making little light),not as much light as a candlelight can give.”
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了来自安徽的退休教师叶连平免费为留守儿童教学并设立“叶连平奖学基金”,自己却生活十分节俭的事迹。
(　　)24.What can we know about Ye
[A]He was once a left-behind child years ago.
[B]He has been working at the same location for 32 years.
[C]He made a good fortune in caring for these left-behind kids.
[D]He went back to school to teach children for free after he retired.
(　　)25.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “transformed” in Paragraph 3
[A]Divided. [B]Looked.
[C]Turned. [D]Broke.
(　　)26.What can we learn about the Ye Lianping Scholarship Fund
[A]It focused on retired teachers.
[B]It got the support of the government.
[C]It got large donations from schools.
[D]It was funded by local charities.
(　　)27.What is the main idea of Paragraph 5
[A]Ye lives a very simple life.
[B]Ye has a stressful lifestyle.
[C]Ye is kind to his students.
[D]Ye is good at caring for his students.
In the journey through high school,students are often faced with multiple challenges.That is why the concept of mental resilience stands out.It is the superpower that lets you bounce back from setbacks and cope with the ups and downs in life.
Professor Lynn Warren,director of the Adolescent Development Research Institute
(ADRI),has conducted numerous studies on the psychological well-being of teenagers.In order to uncover how resilience impacts students’ academic journey,her research team carried out a comprehensive survey to gather representative samples and provide insightful data.
The study has revealed a strong positive correlation between resilience and academic engagement.Resilient students are found to be more deeply involved in class discussions,to take on leadership roles in school communities,and to seek out additional learning opportunities.Moreover,these students demonstrate superior academic performance and better understanding of complex subject matters.Mr Thompson,a mathematics teacher at Evergreen High School,exemplifies the findings of the study through his teaching practices.He has made it his mission not only to teach math but also to inject a sense of resilience in his students.He employs a variety of methods to cheer students up.Over time,Mr Thompson’s efforts began to bear fruit.His students’ attitudes towards math shifted from fear to fascination.They started to look ahead,and more importantly,this process helped them develop a growth mindset.
Professor Warren,based on her research,recommends creating an encouraging atmosphere where teens can freely discuss their challenges and receive helpful feedback.She also stresses the value of building a supportive network.Whether it’s a teacher,a coach,or a peer,having someone who can give you a boost when you need it can make all the difference.So,the next time you face a challenge,remember,it’s not about avoiding them,but about learning to bounce back from them.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要解释了什么是心理韧性以及心理韧性对于学生的影响。
(　　)28.What does the underlined word “resilience” in Paragraph 1 refer to
[A]Toughness. [B]Challenge.
[C]Conflict. [D]Setback.
(　　)29.How has mental resilience affected students’ academic performance
[A]Unchanged academic behaviours.
[B]Additional roles in class discussions.
[C]Improved engagement and performance.
[D]More opportunities in choosing subjects.
(　　)30.What can we infer about Mr Thompson from the text
[A]His attitude towards teaching has shifted.
[B]He inspires students to be mentally resilient.
[C]His efforts to promote resilience are in vain.
[D]He wants to challenge the findings of the study.
(　　)31.What does Professor Warren mainly talk about in the last paragraph
[A]Suggestions on building resilience.
[B]Discussions of academic challenges.
[C]Importance of a supportive network.
[D]Recommendations on future studies.
D
Helping others is not only good for them but a good thing to do.It also makes us happier and healthier.Giving also connects us with others,creating stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone.So if you want to feel good,do good!
Doing things for others—whether small,unplanned acts or regular volunteering—is a powerful way to increase our own happiness as well as that of those around us.The people we help may be strangers,family,friends,colleagues or neighbours.They can be old or young,
nearby or far away.
Giving isn’t just about money,so you don’t need to be rich.Giving can be as simple as a single kind word,a smile or a thoughtful gesture.It can include giving time,energy,care,
skills,thought or attention.Sometimes these mean as much,if not more,as financial gifts.
Scientific studies show that helping others boosts happiness.It increases life satisfaction,
provides a sense of meaning,increases feelings of ability,improves our mood and reduces stress.It can help to take our minds off our own troubles,too.
Kindness towards others is the glue which connects individual happiness with wider community and social well-being.Giving to others helps us connect with people and meets one of our basic human needs—relatedness.
Kindness seems to be contagious (传染性的).When we see someone do something kind or thoughtful,or we are on the receiving end of kindness,it inspires us to be kinder ourselves.In this way,kindness spreads from one person to the next,influencing the behaviour of people who never saw the original act.Kindness really is the key to creating a happier,more trusting local community.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。文章主要论述了帮助他人对于自己、他人和社会都很重要,并呼吁人们要善良、乐于助人。
(　　)32.Why can giving help to build a happier society
[A]It can bring confidence.
[B]It can connect us to others.
[C]It can make us healthy.
[D]It can make us rich.
(　　)33.What can we infer from Paragraph 4
[A]Helping others makes our trouble disappear forever.
[B]We feel more content with life by helping others.
[C]Helping others removes a sense of meaning.
[D]We feel no stress by helping others.
(　　)34.What is more important to build a better local community
[A]Kindness. [B]Health.
[C]Happiness. [D]Wealth.
(　　)35.What is the main idea of the text
[A]Helping others is good for ourselves.
[B]We should learn to give.
[C]Helping others matters.
[D]Kindness is a good virtue.
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。
Patience is a virtue because it cultivates inner strength and sound judgment.In a world that often feels rushed and demanding,the ability to wait calmly and tolerate delays really empowers us to make clear-headed decisions.36.　　　 Thus it can prevent us from making choices in a hurry that could have negative consequences.
With patience,we’re able to handle challenges with a level head.It helps us to focus on long-term goals rather than short-term setbacks.Things can’t always go according to plan.
37.　　　 It gives us the strength and determination to remain optimistic.Cultivating patience allows us to appreciate the process of growth and helps us handle difficulties with grace.
38.　　　 But we can remain calm,peaceful,and happy regardless.Patience plays its most important role in our interactions with people.With patience,we don’t explode at people easily.We work on gathering more information and looking for a solution instead.
Another important key to patience is gratitude.Instead of focusing on what we want right now,we focus on being grateful for what we already have.When we are grateful for what we have,we improve our ability to be patient.39.　　　 If you resist this,you suffer.That suffering creates more impatience.But if you accept that one of the guarantees of life is change,you will relax.
Patience is being present,examining your options,and working to move forward.If things work out,then great.But if they don’t,then we try something else.It’s just that simple.There is so much good in developing the virtue of patience.It takes work,it takes effort,but there are so many benefits of developing patience.40.　　
A.It’s necessary to make early plans.
B.However,we must realise that life changes.
C.This promotes a great sense of achievement.
D.Patience may not always give us what we want.
E.Being patient helps us avoid acting out of anger.
F.Patience improves our ability to deal with frustration.
G.With patience,you will find life flows more beautifully.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,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。
A man was employed to paint a boat.He brought paint and brushes and began to paint the boat as the owner wanted.While painting,he 　41　 there was a hole in the body of the boat and decided to 　42　it.When he finished painting,he received his 　43　 and left.
The next day,the owner of the boat visited the painter and 　44　 him with a cheque(支票),much higher than what he was paid for the painting work.The painter was 　45　.
“You’ve already paid me for painting the boat,sir!” he said.
“This is not for the painting job.It’s for repairing the 　46　 in the boat.”
“Ah! But it was such a small service,” the man said.“Certainly it’s not worth paying me such a high amount for something so 　47　!”
“My dear friend,” the owner said,“you don’t understand.Let me tell you 　48　
happened.When I asked you to paint the boat,I forgot to mention the hole.When the boat dried,my kids took it and 　49　 a fishing trip.They did not know that there was a hole.”
He added,“I was not at home at the time.So when I 　50　and noticed they had taken the boat,I was 　51　.Imagine my 　52　 and joy when I saw them returning safely after fishing.Then,I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole! You now see what you did You 　53　 the lives of my children!”
Each of us has a moral duty to offer help,wipe tears,listen carefully and repair all the“holes”we 　54　 in our life journey,because a small act will make a big 　55　 in the future.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了油漆工额外地修补了船洞,船主的孩子才得以开着船平安归来的故事。
(　　)41.[A]felt [B]heard
[C]sensed [D]noticed
(　　)42.[A]make [B]dig
[C]repair [D]prepare
(　　)43.[A]money [B]paint
[C]brush [D]fish
(　　)44.[A]dropped [B]cooked
[C]presented [D]took
(　　)45.[A]happy [B]disappointed
[C]embarrassed [D]surprised
(　　)46.[A]hole [B]chair
[C]paddle [D]picture
(　　)47.[A]huge [B]small
[C]great [D]rude
(　　)48.[A]when [B]why
[C]what [D]how
(　　)49.[A]went on [B]went away
[C]went over [D]went through
(　　)50.[A]drove [B]shared
[C]rewarded [D]returned
(　　)51.[A]hopeless [B]silly
[C]crazy [D]excited
(　　)52.[A]belief [B]relief
[C]sadness [D]worry
(　　)53.[A]saved [B]hurt
[C]broke [D]designed
(　　)54.[A]come out [B]come in
[C]come across [D]come into
(　　)55.[A]progress [B]achievement
[C]process [D]difference
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 East China’s Anhui Province,56.　　　　 alley (巷) about 2-metre-wide separates a pair of gray walls.At first glance it may seem insignificant,but to those 57.　　　　 know its history,Liuchi Alley in Tongcheng symbolises much more than its previous 58.　　　　 (appear) would suggest.
The alley’s name 59.　　　　 (come) from the Chinese words for “six” and “chi”,a unit of length,due to its width.In the early Qing Dynasty,it served as the boundary between the Zhang and Wu families,both with prominent members in Emperor Kangxi’s court or other
regions.However,the two families quarrelled over the boundary and the right 60.　　　　 (build) a wall.
After 61.　　　　 (fail) to get mediation from a regional official,the Zhangs wrote to Zhang Ying,a top official in the court.His response,62.　　　　 the form of a poem,didn’t support his family as expected.Instead,he asked his relatives to step back about 1 metre from the boundary.63.　　　　 (move) by this,both families did so,and the alley 64.　　　　 (form).
This alley is often associated with tolerance,morality,and social order.Although the walls are replicas,people are still attracted by its story.To ordinary folk,the story is about how to get along with other people,while authorities think it can also function as a guideline for 65.　　　　 (official).
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校英文报正在举办以“My Favourite Chinese Fable (寓言)”为题的征文比赛,请以此为题写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.描述一则中国寓言故事;
2.你获得的启示。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
My Favourite Chinese Fable
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
My Favourite Chinese Fable
Among the vast collection of Chinese fables,my favourite is “The Ant and the Grasshopper”. This story tells of an ant,who busily gathered food for winter while a grasshopper sang and danced merrily.When winter came,the grasshopper,starving,begged for food from the ant.
The moral of this fable is profound: one should work hard and plan for the future.The ant represents those who are diligent and responsible,while the grasshopper symbolises those who are lazy and irresponsible.This story reminds me of the importance of always being prepared and of cherishing every opportunity to work hard and make progress.
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。
The Other Shoe
Shoes are made for walking.But Aamir,a homeless Indian boy,doubted it.Wandering the noisy railway platform,he found one of his flip-flops(人字拖鞋) broken again.He hurried to a corner,sat down and tried to fix it,his bare foot pressing awkwardly against the ground.
However,it was beyond repair.
He gave up and looked around aimlessly,staring at people’s shoes.Suddenly,his eyes were drawn to two boyish legs wearing flawlessly white socks and equally perfect black leather shoes,which were glittering in the midday sun.It was a boy of his age.He couldn’t treasure his possession too much,obviously,because every ten seconds,he stopped,bent down and carefully wiped a dust or two from his shoes.His father was constantly glancing over and urging him,“Hurry up! The train is coming!”
Aamir’s eyes followed the father and son,but mostly the leather shoes,as if enchanted (被施魔法的).Imagining himself wearing them,the comfort from the good leather,jaw-dropping look on his friends’ faces,he couldn’t help cracking a big smile.
The bell of the train drew him back; the fancy-shoe boy and his father were about to get aboard.They tried to crowd into the doorway.However,the instant the boy entered the compartment(车厢),one of his shoes fell off and before he could pick it up,the train began to pull away.
The shoe was now lying alone on the platform.Aamir’s eyes lit up with excitement.Like an arrow,he shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands.After a few seconds of hesitating and looking from the shoe to the train and back,he began racing—with only one good shoe,his flip-flop.
He held the leather shoe up,trying to pass it to the boy through the window,who was desperately reaching out his hand as well.However,it was never close enough.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.
Paragraph 2:
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who Aamir,a boy with leather shoes 难过 羡慕 激动 努力归还 失败 惊喜
When At midday
Where At the railway station
What Aamir found the boy’s black leather shoe left on the platform,and tried to throw it back but failed.
Conflict & Clue Conflict: Desire for the shoe vs the attempts in returning it Clue:Aamir shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands,but then tried to return it.
Theme The kindness in human nature
Para.1 That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train. Q1: How did Aamir throw the shoe Q2: What was the result Q3: How did Aamir and the boy react to the result
Para.2 But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window. Q1: What was the boy’s reply Q2: How did Aamir feel Q3: What did Aamir do then
　　One possible version:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.The shoe flew in a perfect curved line in the air.Aamir’s eyes seized by the shoe,as if enchanted,he was torn with the mixture of pleasure and disappointment. So old were his flip-flops that they broke again when Aamir ran urgently towards the train, grasping for air,which caused him to lose his balance and fall down heavily. A wave of sharp pain sweeping through his body ,Aamir froze and sighed in despair,feeling all efforts become useless when he found the shoe lying motionless on the ground.
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.
Surprisingly,what unfolded before Aamir’s eyes when he looked at the window was that the boy with a shining smile was waving his hand wildly in the air,yelling at the top of the voice,“Thank you!” Overwhelmed with intense relief and gratitude,Aamir paced slowly,picked up shoes and locked them tight in his arms. The golden sun sprinkled over Earth,lighting up the gloomy,kissing the tears rolling down his face .
点津:Aamir’s eyes seized by the shoe为独立主格结构;as if enchanted为方式状语,意为“像被施了魔法一样”,此句为情感描写;
“So old were his flip-flops that”为“so...that...”的倒装结构; which引导非限制性定语从句;此句为动作描写;
A wave of sharp pain sweeping through his body为独立主格结构,侧重心理描写;
“what unfolded before Aamir’s eyes”为主语从句,意为“呈现在Aamir眼前的是”;“when he looked at the window was that...”为when引导的时间状语从句,其中含有一个that引导的表语从句;
Overwhelmed with intense relief and gratitude为形容词短语作状语;“Aamir paced slowly,picked up shoes and locked them tight in his arms”为动作描写;
lighting up the gloomy和kissing the tears rolling down his face 为现在分词作伴随状语。

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