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核心素养提升(UNIT 4)
(限时:120分钟　分值:150分)
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。每段对话读两遍。
(　　)1.Where are the speakers
A.At a theatre.
B.At a library.
C.At a park.
(　　)2.What did the woman borrow without asking
A.A bike. B.A radio.
C.Some records.
(　　)3.What did the woman dislike when she was young
A.Chocolate. B.Vegetables.
C.Cookies.
(　　)4.What do the speakers think of Linda’s brother
A.He is quiet. B.He is friendly.
C.He is unpleasant.
(　　)5.Why does Tony make plans fast
A.Because he likes to think before action.
B.Because he likes learning from others.
C.Because he graduated from a top university.
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 probably want to do
A.Return a sweater.
B.Exchange sizes.
C.Get some money back.
(　　)7.How does the man deal with the situation
A.Helpfully. B.Rudely.
C.Unfairly.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.Which section is the woman looking for
A.Fashion.　　B.News.　　C.Sports.
(　　)9.How much money will the speakers save per month
A.$10. B.$40. C.$50.
　　听第8段材料,回答第10~12题。
(　　)10.When was the presentation originally scheduled for
A.Today.　　　　　B.Tomorrow.
C.This Friday.
(　　)11.Why did the presentation get delayed
A.Because the man is not well prepared.
B.Because one of the managers couldn’t attend.
C.Because the man has to deal with a family emergency.
(　　)12.What will the man do at seven this evening
A.Prepare for the presentation.
B.Have dinner.
C.See a film.
　　听第9段材料,回答第13~16题。
(　　)13.What is Karen afraid to miss
A.Her daughter’s play.
B.Her son’s game.
C.The parents’ meeting.
(　　)14.When should Alex get to work
A.At 7:00 a.m.
B.At 8:00 a.m.
C.At 9:00 a.m.
(　　)15.Which was clean that Alex wore to work this morning
A.The shirt. B.The pants.
C.The tie.
(　　)16.How did Alex feel at work today
A.Awful. B.Worried.
C.Sad.
　　听第10段材料,回答第17~20题。
(　　)17.What is the speaker talking about
A.Some top universities in foreign countries.
B.Some ways to prepare for the prep-course.
C.Some advice on how to apply to a foreign university.
(　　)18.What should students do first after picking the country
A.Make a list of some universities.
B.Take some exam prep-courses.
C.Spend time preparing for the SAT.
(　　)19.How long does an American student spend to study for SAT
A.About 400 hours.
B.About 800 hours.
C.About 1,400 hours.
(　　)20.What should you show to the university in the US
A.You are hard-working.
B.You are excellent.
C.You are creative.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
W:I think we are sitting too close to the screen.My neck is starting to hurt.
M:I know.If we got here earlier,we probably could have found seats higher up.
(Text 2)
M:That radio’s pretty loud.Could you turn it down,please
W:Sorry.Was I disturbing you
M:Yes.And another thing,please don’t borrow my bike without asking.
(Text 3)
W:It’s funny how things change when you get older.When I was young,I hated vegetables. Now,I love them.
M:I agree.I used to love chocolate,but now I can’t stand it unless it’s in a cookie.
(Text 4)
M:Linda is very quiet.But her brother talks too much.
W:Yes,you are right.And he isn’t friendly,either.
(Text 5)
W:Tony always makes plans faster than others.Is it because he graduated from a top university
M:I don’t think so.He just likes thinking before doing it.
第二节
(Text 6)
W:Hi,I bought this sweater earlier this week,and now it is on sale for $20 cheaper.
M:Yes,it is our sales event.Would you like to return it
W:I like the sweater.It fits me well and there’s nothing wrong with it.I just think it’s unfair that I spent so much on it.
M:I would feel the same way.I will talk to my manager right away.Perhaps we could give some money back to you.
W:Thank you.
(Text 7)
W:Where is the “News” section in the newspaper
M:In the bedroom,I think.
W:You always take it out,and I can never find it.
M:Look who’s talking!You’re the one who took yesterday’s “Sports” section and used it to clean the windows.
W:I thought you had read it already.Besides,you always throw out the “Fashion” section before I get a chance to read it.
M:To tell you the truth,I don’t even know why we buy the newspaper anymore.We already pay for the Internet.
W:You’re probably right.We could save $40 a month if we stopped buying it,you know.
M:In that case,why don’t we take out our home phone line as well That’s another $10 per month.
W:Great!It is better to stop both.So we have found a way to stop fighting about the newspaper, and we will save ourselves a lot of money!
(Text 8)
M:If you’re not too busy tonight,how about watching a film
W:I thought you had to work on that big presentation you are making in front of all the managers tomorrow.Have you already prepared everything
M:Well,not quite,but it’s OK because it got postponed until next Friday.One of the managers had to cancel because of a family emergency.I’m somewhat disappointed,but at the same time,I’m a bit relaxed as well.
W:In that case,let’s go to the seven o’clock show.You get the tickets,and I will treat you to a nice place for dinner.Is that OK
M:Good.
(Text 9)
M:What’s wrong with you,Karen You look sad.
W:I am having a bad day,Alex.I’m worried that I will have to stay late,and I will miss my daughter’s school play.
M:Cheer up!You can’t imagine what a terrible morning I had!
W:What happened
M:I usually set my alarm one hour before I start work,but today it started ringing at 9:00 a.m.I was already an hour late for work!Then I found there were no clean clothes for me to wear to work.So I put on my shirt and pants from the day before.At least my tie was washed.And then in a hurry,I dropped my toothbrush to the toilet!
W:Oh,it was really a terrible morning!
(Text 10)
Good morning,ladies and gentlemen.Welcome to be at the meeting.Nowadays many students prepare to study abroad.Applying to an overseas university,you need to think many things over.After picking the country you want to study in,the first thing you should do is to make a list of universities.Go to the websites of those universities,and you will get a complete list of everything you need for your applications.The most important in the application is your test scores,so take some prep-courses as early as possible.You can refer to it:US students who attend top universities spend between 500 and 1,000 hours studying for the SAT,so probably you should do more.The second thing you need to do is to think about how to tell a story about yourself.
For example,if you want to apply to a university in the US,you need to show the university that you are excellent because of your own personality,not because your parents have forced you to be excellent.Next,if you are good at sports,try to be a member of your school team.Some universities pay much attention to the sports you take part in.And finally,do you have any other specialties And are you in the school clubs Universities want to see that you have interests of your own which can show you are active.
答案:1~5　AABCA　6~10　CABCB
11~15　BCABC　16~20　ACABB
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
Trying to find the perfect present is about as easy as trying to read someone’s mind.Few people will actually tell you what they want for a special occasion and most of the time your loved ones will insist that they don’t need or want anything!So,what should we do Here are some tips that could help.
Start Early
Starting your shopping early can have many advantages.For example,it gives you enough time to come up with ideas for what you should buy for your friends or family members.Moreover, the closer it gets to holidays,the higher the prices go up.So,save your money by being an early bird.
Make a List
Here,you can write down everything your friends or family members love.This can include food,hobbies,experiences,and more.Then try to determine how to use this information to find a gift that perfectly suits them.If you are lucky,you should be able to find good ideas in one of these lists.
Think Outside the Box
Often,the reason why you get stuck for gift ideas is that you only focus on the same kind of presents.If you are still coming up empty,it is time to get creative.You can find something your friends or family members can use every day.When in doubt,you can simply put smaller presents together to make up a larger,more meaningful gift.
Gift an Experience
In case you are still feeling a little stuck,go ahead and find something that the two of you can do together.It may be a class,or anything else where you can enjoy each other’s company.In short,you will be able to give them the gift of friendship.
(　　)21.What should you do if you want to save money
A.Start early.
B.Make a list.
C.Gift an experience.
D.Think outside the box.
(　　)22.Why do we often get stuck for gift ideas
A.Because we don’t have enough money to buy gifts.
B.Because we have a long list of gifts to choose from.
C.Because we only focus on the same kind of presents.
D.Because we don’t have enough time to come up with good ideas.
(　　)23.What can you do to enjoy each other’s company
A.Talk to your family members.
B.Find something that you can do together.
C.Put smaller presents together to make up a larger gift.
D.Write down everything your friends or family members love.
语篇导读:本文是应用文。文章就如何找到完美的礼物给出了一些建议。
答案及剖析:
21.A　细节理解题。根据Start Early部分中的最后两句可知,如果你想省钱,就要趁早买礼物。故选A。
22.C　细节理解题。根据Think Outside the Box部分中的第一句可知,我们想不出买什么礼物的原因是我们只关注同类型的礼物。故选C。
23.B　细节理解题。根据Gift an Experience部分中的内容可知,你可以找一些两个人能一起做的事情,在这些事情中享受彼此的陪伴。故选B。
B
My friend and I recently took an art class together through our town’s community education programme.Our classmates were a mix of ages,stages of life,and experience in making art.We stood out in the class—not for our artistic talent,but for our consistent encouragement for ourselves,each other,and the group.It got me thinking how encouragement had become a routine.
It became something of a joke between the two of us to compliment(赞美) each other,offer a positive comment when another student showed his or her work,and generally chat around the table about how fun our project was going.But reflecting back,our positivity was anything but a joke.It was a bright light in my week,a space where I knew I could be surrounded with kindness,gentleness,and positivity.
Here’s the most special thing about it.My friend’s and my positive conversation wasn’t just encouraging,but it was true.We didn’t go for cheap or false compliments like,“This painting should be in a museum!” Instead,we went for authentic(真实的) expressions of support and encouragement,like,“I love how you did that cloud!”
Over time,the class became something of a cherished space,because we had made a habit of using encouraging and supportive language.Sentence-starters,like “I like” “I appreciate” “I want to try”,kept us present,positive,and honest.
The encouragement also kept us engaged in the work of making art.I feel sure that I learnt more—and practised more at home—because the activity was shown in such consistently positive terms,grounded in a growth mindset,self-acceptance,and encouragement.
Having a friend to share an encouragement habit is fantastic,but you can practise it on your own as pliment yourself in the mirror every morning.Trust in your ability to find something loving—and be true to comment today and every day.
(　　)24.What do we know about the author’s classmates
A.They admired those talented in art.
B.They didn’t take art classes seriously.
C.They were of the same artistic level.
D.They were on good terms in the class.
(　　)25.How did the classmates turn their class into a cherished space
A.By showing false compliments to others.
B.By decorating their class as a museum.
C.By displaying abstract art works in the class.
D.By offering supportive language around them.
(　　)26.What did the author think of the art project
A.It made the author hopeful and confident.
B.It needed to provide more practice.
C.It was cheap and easy to carry out.
D.It promoted the author’s communication skills.
(　　)27.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
A.To introduce a community education programme.
B.To call for good action to support those in need.
C.To describe how to make encouragement a habit.
D.To comment on the power of authentic expressions.
语篇导读:本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者和朋友参加了一个艺术班,在班级里,随着时间的推移,大家渐渐养成了使用鼓励性、支持性语言的习惯。这个鼓励习惯被作者延伸到了生活中,让作者充满希望和信心。作者最后建议读者能够学习这种积极鼓励的习惯。
答案及剖析:
24.D　推理判断题。根据第一段内容和第二段的最后一句可知,作者感觉在这个空间里,自己能够被善良、温柔和积极所包围。由此可推断,作者班级里的同学们都相处得很好。故选D。
25.D　细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知,同学们通过使用鼓励性和支持性语言把班级变成一个大家珍视的地方。故选D。
26.A　推理判断题。根据第五段内容可知,在作者看来,这项活动是积极的,以成长的心态、自我接纳和鼓励为基础。由此可推断,该活动给作者带来了积极的心态和态度,让作者充满了希望和信心。故选A。
27.C　推理判断题。文章首段引出文章话题“It got me thinking how encouragement had become a routine.”,并通过后文内容详细叙述过程。最后一段中的“Having a friend to share...on your own as well.”总结全文,提出建议“分享鼓励或自己练习”,由此可推断,作者写这篇文章是为了讲述如何使鼓励成为一种习惯。故选C。
C
　　Positive emotions such as joy and happiness are important for mental health and well-being, and many people think that they want to avoid experiencing negative emotions such as anger as much as possible.
However,functionalism suggests that all emotions,good or bad,are reactions to events within a person’s environment and serve the purpose of alerting (使警觉) that person to important situations that require actions.Each emotion may call for a different response.
To better understand the role of anger in achieving goals,researchers conducted a series of experiments involving more than 1,000 participants.The experiments were designed to make people feel a certain emotion by looking at pictures,then giving them a task or challenge to do.
Across all the experiments,researchers found anger improved the participants’ ability to reach challenging goals compared to a neutral emotional condition.In certain experiments,amusement or desire was also associated with increased goal attainment,but anger was associated with increased success across the board.
The research team believed that when people were angry,they spent more time working on challenging goals than those who did not,and were more likely to succeed.But in all the other emotional states,when they persisted (坚持),they were more likely to fail.So it seemed to suggest that people were persistent more effectively when they were angry.
NYU psychologist Dr Diaz,however,challenged the study finding.“Anger can be a motivator.But if a person stays angry for extended periods of time,that is not helpful or healthy at all,” Diaz said.“We often say anger turned inward is depression,and we definitely see this when people struggle to manage their anger over long periods of time.So,anger can be positive for short waves of motivation,but long periods of it can really turn a person unhealthy.”
(　　)28.What does functionalism suggest about human emotions
A.They are interchangeable.
B.They reflect people’s situations.
C.They facilitate adaptive responses.
D.They contribute to people’s well-being.
(　　)29.What did the researchers want to look at
A.Anger’s motivational effects.
B.Anger’s perceptual impact.
C.Anger expression mechanism.
D.Emotion regulation strategies.
(　　)30.What is presented in Paragraph 5
A.The power of being persistent.
B.The key to achieving challenging goals.
C.An interpretation of the research results.
D.Supporting evidence for the research results.
(　　)31.What did Dr Diaz think of the research results
A.They are highly convincing.
B.They are hard to understand.
C.They lack an underlying logic.
D.They have limited implications.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要讲的是愤怒这一负面情绪在实现目标过程中的作用。
答案及剖析:
28.C　细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,功能主义认为所有情绪的核心作用是提醒人注意那些需要采取行动的重要情况,且每种情绪对应不同的反应方式,其本质是促进人做出适应性反应。故选C。
29.A　细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知,研究人员想研究愤怒的激励作用。故选A。
30.C　段落大意题。根据第五段内容可知,本段是在讲“为什么愤怒有助于实现挑战性目标”,也就是对前面实验结果的分析和解释。故选C。
31.D　推理判断题。根据最后一段中Dr Diaz说的话可推知,Dr Diaz认为该研究结果的适用范围是有限的,不能推广到所有情况。故选D。
D
Turn on a light outside at night,and it won’t be long before lots of insects start gathering around it.This behaviour has led to a popular comparison for attraction,“like a moth to a flame”. However,according to a study published in a journal,it turns out that insects aren’t “attracted” to artificial lights,but rather confused by them.
The finding is based on a theory about insect orientation (定位).Due to their small and lightweight bodies,insects experience less air resistance,allowing them to achieve higher accelerations (加速度),which in turn makes it challenging for them to sense up and down during flight.So,they typically rely on stable light sources like the moon and stars to orient themselves at night,keeping the sky at their backs to stay upright.However,the introduction of artificial lights confuses their natural sense of direction.The insects you see circling street lights,in other words,are probably lost.
To reach these conclusions,scientists used high-resolution cameras to film insects flying around artificial lights in Costa Rica.They also attached tiny sensors to insects and filmed motion-capture videos of them in flight.In this way,researchers could slow down the insects,pace and study their movements in greater detail.The videos showed insects turning their backs towards sources of artificial lights—even at the price of flipping over or crashing.
This can be dangerous for insects,as circling around artificial lights can put them at risk from enemies,exhaustion,and starvation,causing many to die before morning.Night artificial lights are a major cause of insect population loss,which can severely impact crop pollination and food supplies for larger animals,including humans.“Insects have been flying around for more than 370 million years,and it’s just in the last few hundred years that it’s really gone wrong for them,” says entomologist Samuel Fabian of Imperial College London.“If we don’t want to influence large numbers of insect populations,we should not have lights shining up into the sky.”
(　　)32.What have scientists found out about insects
A.Artificial lights can disturb their sense of direction.
B.Their populations are in decline.
C.They often fly quickly during the night.
D.Their eyesight is well adapted to light changes.
(　　)33.How did the scientists conduct the experiment
A.By detecting the living environment of insects.
B.By monitoring the insects’ brain activity during flight.
C.By making videos to study insects’ movements.
D.By building models to analyse insects’ motion patterns.
(　　)34.Why does the author mention Fabian’s words in the last paragraph
A.To stress the importance of insects to food supplies.
B.To appeal to people to reduce light pollution.
C.To show the reasons for insects flying around lights.
D.To explain the effects of insects’ death on human life.
(　　)35.Which is a suitable title for the text
A.How Artificial Lights Impact the Ecosystem
B.What Leads to the Loss of Insect Populations
C.How Insects Orient Themselves in the Flight
D.Why Insects are Attracted to Lights at Night
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章介绍了昆虫为何会被夜间的灯光所吸引,揭示了背后的科学原因,并指出了这种现象对昆虫以及生态环境可能产生的影响。
答案及剖析:
32.A　细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,科学家们发现人造光会干扰昆虫的方向感。
故选A。
33.C　细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,科学家们通过制作视频来研究昆虫的运动进行实验。故选C。
34.B　推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,Fabian认为如果我们不想影响大量的昆虫种群,我们就不应该让灯光照亮天空,所以是在呼吁人们减少光污染。故选B。
35.D　标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要解释了昆虫为何会被夜间的灯光所吸引,揭示了背后的科学原因,所以D项适合作为文章的标题。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。
　　Participating in practical labour can bring children joy,skills,and inspiration,and it is an ability that will benefit them throughout their lives.36.　　
Parents often wonder when their children can start performing meaningful labour tasks. Studies suggest that children as young as four can begin to complete simple chores.This means your little one could develop a passion for hands-on work sooner than you think.37.　　　 Just keep developing their interest in practical activities,and they’ll soon be participating enthusiastically and learning valuable life skills.
38.　　　 The most suitable types of labour for children,from my experience,are gardening and simple cooking.These activities can greatly improve children’s patience and sense of responsibility.In the garden,children can learn important values like perseverance and care for living things.So,let children get their hands dirty; they’ll grow while having fun.
Technical labour activities for children are becoming more popular.39.　　　 These tasks introduce basic engineering and problem-solving concepts in an engaging way.They involve colourful materials,interesting tools,and satisfying results.They can develop children’s interest in practical sciences.If you want your child to develop these skills,try introducing some of these activities.
Practical labour is children’s best teacher during their development.Both gardening and technical activities,with their unique benefits,can guide children to explore the real world and develop practical intelligence.40.　　　 Let’s encourage children to labour more!
A.It can also teach adults valuable life lessons.
B.But every child develops skills at their own pace.
C.The secret is that they combine study with doing.
D.Some activities can truly change our perspectives.
E.A love for hands-on work is a precious gift for kids.
F.Participating in those activities can broaden their experience.
G.Certain types of practical work offer significant benefits to children.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章阐述了儿童参与劳动的重要性及其多方面的益处,并且介绍了适合儿童的不同劳动类型及其教育价值。
答案及剖析:
36.E　根据上文可知,参与实践劳动能给儿童带来快乐、技能和灵感,是终身受益的能力。设空处需进一步强调实践劳动对儿童的价值,E项承接上文,突出动手劳动的意义,符合语境。故选E。
37.B　根据上文可知,4岁儿童就能做简单家务。再根据下文可知,只需培养他们对实践活动的兴趣,他们很快会积极参与。因此,设空处需体现儿童发展节奏不同的特点,B项衔接上下文,既承认普遍规律,又说明个体差异,逻辑连贯,符合语境。故选B。
38.G　根据下文可知,最适合儿童的劳动类型是园艺和简单烹饪,这些活动能极大地提升儿童的耐心和责任感。因此,本段核心是特定劳动类型对儿童的好处,G项可作为段落主旨句,总领全段内容,符合语境。故选G。
39.C　根据上文可知,儿童技术类劳动活动越来越受欢迎。再根据下文可知,这些任务以有趣的方式介绍基础工程知识和解决问题的基础概念。因此,设空处需解释技术类劳动受欢迎的原因,C项点明其核心优势是“学做结合”,符合语境。故选C。
40.F　根据上文可知,园艺和技术活动能引导儿童探索现实世界、发展实践智力。设空处需进一步说明这些活动的作用,F项承接上文,体现活动对儿童经验积累的积极影响,且与下文“鼓励儿童多劳动”的呼吁衔接自然,符合语境。故选F。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,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。
My journey to isolation in Antarctica was somewhat accidental.I saw a(n)　41　 for a position as a leader for an expedition to Antarctica and was interested.　42　,it was the picture of a penguin in the ad that caught my attention.It 　43　 that they were looking for someone in charge of an expedition team.I took part in a job 　44　 and then got a job that I knew had I not gone for it I would have 　45　.
　46　 18 strangers around the clock for a full year,with no 　47　 from the cold and strong winds,I learnt a lot.Being in isolation meant I had to do lots of self 　48　.Every day I would think carefully of how I had operated as a leader.That discipline of 　49　 myself taught me how to tell right from wrong.
After returning from the silent Antarctica,the noise in the outside world seemed 　50　.It took me about 180 days to 　51　 to the noisy life.I limited the time I spent outside and gradually 　52　 my tolerance to noise.Besides,the 　53　 of my life in Antarctica was very slow.When I first got into my car for a ride alone,I felt like I was 　54　,even though I wasn’t.
Nowadays I often think back to when I saw the 　55　 that inspired me to look at the ad for the job—a moment that changed my life altogether.
(　　)41.A.requirement B.picture
C.advertisement D.accident
(　　)42.A.Actually B.Ultimately
C.Consequently D.Subsequently
(　　)43.A.believed B.ordered
C.promised D.noted
(　　)44.A.experiment B.interview
C.election D.investigation
(　　)45.A.declined B.delayed
C.regretted D.accepted
(　　)46.A.Seeking B.Leading
C.Knowing D.Training
(　　)47.A.suffer B.escape
C.concern D.favour
(　　)48.A.ambition B.adaptation
C.recognition D.reflection
(　　)49.A.evaluating B.blocking
C.behaving D.enjoying
(　　)50.A.louder B.gone
C.quieter D.normal
(　　)51.A.prefer B.sustain
C.adjust D.tailor
(　　)52.A.put off B.turned up
C.took off D.built up
(　　)53.A.track B.pace
C.quantity D.mode
(　　)54.A.running B.driving
C.wandering D.speeding
(　　)55.A.penguin B.leader
C.teammate D.advertiser
语篇导读:本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在看到招聘南极探险队领队的广告后去面试并成功获得工作。虽然在南极经历了一年的艰苦生活,作者仍觉得是值得的。
答案及剖析:
41.C　根据下文in the ad可知,作者看到了一则广告(advertisement)。故选C。
42.A　根据下文“it was the picture of a penguin in the ad that caught my attention”和上文的was interested可知,作者想强调事实上(Actually),是企鹅的图片让他感兴趣。故选A。
43.D　根据下文“they were looking for someone in charge of an expedition team”可知,此处指广告里特别提到的(noted)内容。故选D。
44.B　根据上文someone in charge of an expedition team可知,这是一则招聘广告,作者参加了面试 (interview)。故选B。
45.C　本句的“had I not gone for it I would have”是虚拟条件句的倒装用法,意思是“我得到了一份如果我不去就会后悔(regretted)的工作”。故选C。
46.B　根据上文的a position as a leader和someone in charge of an expedition team可知,作者带领(Leading)18个不熟悉的人夜以继日地工作了一整年。故选B。
47.B　根据上文“My journey to isolation in Antarctica”和本句中的a full year可知,作者一年之内无法逃离(escape)寒冷和强风。故选B。
48.D　根据下一句“Every day I would think carefully of how I had operated as a leader.”可知,作者是在自我反思(reflection)。故选D。
49.A　结合前文可知,作者通过每天的自我反思,对自己进行自我评价(evaluating)。故选A。
50.A　根据下文my tolerance to noise可知,强烈的反差使噪声显得更大了(louder)。故选A。
51.C　根据下文“I limited the time...to noise.”可知,通过限制待在外面的时间,作者逐渐建立起对噪声的忍耐,即作者逐渐适应 (adjust)了噪声,故选C。
52.D　根据上文可知,作者大约花了180天的时间逐渐适应了现在生活中的噪声,让自己增强了(built up)对噪声的忍耐力。故选D。
53.B　根据语境并结合常识可知,南极的生活节奏 (pace) 非常慢。故选B。
54.D　根据上文“When I first got into my car for a ride alone”和下文“even though I wasn’t”可知,此处指作者从生活节奏很慢的南极回来后,开车时正常的速度都以为是超速(speeding)。故选D。
55.A　根据第一段的“it was the picture of a penguin in the ad that caught my attention”可知,此处是penguin的词语复现。故选A。
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。
Everyone knows that 56.　　　　 (succeed) rarely happens overnight,but perhaps not many know that a lot of 57.　　　　(high) successful writers have previously faced rejection.When J.K.Rowling received her first rejection letter,she 58.　　　　 (stick) it on her kitchen wall. Rowling had spent years surviving on little money,59.　　　　 (spend) all her time writing.After 60.　　　　 total of twelve rejections,she succeeded.As we know,Harry Potter became a 61.　　　　(globe) success.J.D.Salinger started writing short stories in high school,but later struggled to get his work 62.　　　　(publish).Despite rejections from several publishers,he refused to give up.Perhaps the overall prize 63.　　　　 perseverance should go to the Bront sisters.There was a time 64.　　　　 women were not encouraged to become writers,so they had to write a book of poems under male names.Even when the book sold only two copies,the sisters still didn’t give up.It seems that talent alone isn’t enough 65.　　　　 (guarantee) success.While a lot of hard work and a touch of luck play a part,perseverance is the key.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章说明了成功并非一蹴而就,坚持不懈才是关键的道理。
答案及剖析:
56.success　考查名词。分析句子结构可知,设空处在句中为knows后的宾语从句中的主语,因此此处应用名词success。故填success。
57.highly　考查副词。副词修饰形容词,结合设空处后的successful可知,此处应用副词highly。故填highly。
58.stuck　考查动词的时态。设空处在句中作谓语,结合上文“When J.K.Rowling received her first rejection letter ”可知,设空处的时态为一般过去时。故填stuck。
59.spending　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句中已有谓语had spent,所以此处应用非谓语;主语Rowling与动词spend之间为主谓关系,所以此处应用现在分词spending。故填spending。
60.a　考查冠词。短语a total of意为“……的总数”。故填a。
61.global　考查形容词。形容词修饰名词,所以设空处应用形容词global修饰名词success,作定语。故填global。
62.published　考查非谓语动词。get sth done意为“使某物被……”,此处指“他的作品被出版”,所以应用过去分词published,作宾语补足语。故填published。
63.for　考查介词。prize for sth意为“对于……的奖励”。故填for。
64.when　考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,设空处在句中引导定语从句,修饰先行词time(时期),在从句中作时间状语,应用关系副词when。故填when。
65.to guarantee　考查动词不定式。be enough to do sth意为“足够做某事”。故填to guarantee。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华,你在你们学校举办的“用英语讲好中国故事(Chinese Stories Retold in English)”的演讲比赛中获得了一等奖。你的外国笔友Tom发来电子邮件向你表示祝贺并想了解你讲的故事,请你用英语给他回一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1.感谢关注;
2.故事概况;
3.参加活动的感受。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
I hope this email finds you well.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Yours,
Li Hua
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
Dear Tom,
I hope this email finds you well. Having received your congratulations on my winning first prize in the activity,Chinese Stories Retold in English,I’m writing to express my heartfelt thanks for your concern and introduce the story—Chinese Silk.
Chinese silk boasts a long history of over 5,000 years.Legend has it that Leizu,the wife of the Yellow Emperor,discovered the silk-making process.There was an ancient trade and communication route called “the Silk Road”,promoting the exchange of ideas and goods between China and other countries.
The activity has not only deepened my understanding of Chinese culture,but also strengthened my courage to speak English.I hope you can come to China to experience our culture.I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
　　阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
　　Emma was a young girl with a big dream of joining the school’s swim team.She loved the water and spent every weekend swimming in the local pool.However,there was one huge problem:She was extremely afraid of diving.
Every time she stood on the diving board,her legs would start to shake,and her heart would beat heavily.The thought of jumping headfirst into the water filled her with terror.When the tryouts for the swim team were announced,Emma knew she had to face her fear.
On the day of the tryouts,she watched as the other girls effortlessly dived into the pool,slicing through the water like fish.Emma’s turn came,and she slowly climbed up the diving board.Her hands were sweaty,and she could hear her own rapid breathing.Just as she was about to take the plunge,she froze.“I can’t do it,” she murmured to herself,and then quickly climbed back down.
Feeling disappointed and ashamed,Emma left the pool.But her best friend,Sarah,caught up with her.“Emma,don’t give up.Everyone has fears,but you can overcome yours.Let’s practise together,” Sarah said with a warm smile.
Encouraged by Sarah’s words,Emma decided to give it another try.They went to the pool every day after school.Sarah showed Emma different diving techniques and gave her tips on how to relax.At first,Emma could only manage to sit on the edge of the diving board and dip her toes in the water.
注意:续写词数应150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
　　After several days of practice,Emma finally summoned up the courage to stand on the diving board again.
Paragraph 2:
　　When the next swim team tryouts came around,Emma was ready.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who Emma,Sarah 热爱但恐惧 失望、羞愧 得到鼓励 重燃希望 惊喜和强烈 成就感 喜悦、激动
When Weekends (swimming);swim team tryout day;daily after school (practice).
Where The local pool
What Emma loves swimming but fears diving.She quits tryouts,then practises diving with Sarah (starting by sitting on the edge of the diving board and dipping her toes in the water).
Conflict & Clue Conflict: She loved the water...However,there was one huge problem:She was extremely afraid of diving. Clue:“Emma,don’t give up.Everyone has fears,but you can overcome yours.Let’s practise together,”Sarah said with a warm smile.
Theme Facing and overcoming personal fears with the support of friends
Para.1 After several days of practice,Emma finally summoned up the courage to stand on the diving board again. Q1:How was she feeling right now Q2:How did she finish her first dive successfully Q3:How was she feeling when she finished her diving
Para.2 When the next swim team tryouts came around,Emma was ready. Q1:What did she do after she was ready Q2:Did she make the team Q3:What lesson did she learn from the experience
　　One possible version:
　　After several days of practice,Emma finally summoned up the courage to stand on the diving board again.Her heart was still pounding heavily and her legs trembled a little,but she took a deep breath and remembered Sarah’s tip to keep her body straight when diving.She didn’t hesitate anymore.Bending her knees slightly,she pushed off the board with all her might,diving into the water.To her surprise,it wasn’t as terrifying as she had thought.She swam to the surface with a big smile,feeling a sense of accomplishment.Sarah cheered loudly from the side,“See,you did it!”
When the next swim team tryouts came around,Emma was ready.She walked calmly to the diving board,no longer sweating or panicking.With a smooth motion,she dove into the pool,her body slicing through the water like a little fish.The judges nodded in approval.After the tryouts,she waited anxiously—and soon heard her name called.She’d made the team! Hugging Sarah tightly,Emma smiled.She learnt that when you’re faced with a fear,don’t run away—confront it bravely,and you can achieve what you desire.
点津:1为现在分词作状语,前者为伴随状语,后者为结果状语;
2为神态和情感描写;
3为动作描写;
4为独立主格结构;
5为过去分词作宾语补足语;
6为“祈使句+and+陈述句”结构。核心素养提升(UNIT 4)
(限时:120分钟　分值:150分)
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。每段对话读两遍。
(　　)1.Where are the speakers
A.At a theatre.
B.At a library.
C.At a park.
(　　)2.What did the woman borrow without asking
A.A bike. B.A radio.
C.Some records.
(　　)3.What did the woman dislike when she was young
A.Chocolate. B.Vegetables.
C.Cookies.
(　　)4.What do the speakers think of Linda’s brother
A.He is quiet. B.He is friendly.
C.He is unpleasant.
(　　)5.Why does Tony make plans fast
A.Because he likes to think before action.
B.Because he likes learning from others.
C.Because he graduated from a top university.
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 probably want to do
A.Return a sweater.
B.Exchange sizes.
C.Get some money back.
(　　)7.How does the man deal with the situation
A.Helpfully. B.Rudely.
C.Unfairly.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.Which section is the woman looking for
A.Fashion.　　B.News.　　C.Sports.
(　　)9.How much money will the speakers save per month
A.$10. B.$40. C.$50.
　　听第8段材料,回答第10~12题。
(　　)10.When was the presentation originally scheduled for
A.Today.　　　　　B.Tomorrow.
C.This Friday.
(　　)11.Why did the presentation get delayed
A.Because the man is not well prepared.
B.Because one of the managers couldn’t attend.
C.Because the man has to deal with a family emergency.
(　　)12.What will the man do at seven this evening
A.Prepare for the presentation.
B.Have dinner.
C.See a film.
　　听第9段材料,回答第13~16题。
(　　)13.What is Karen afraid to miss
A.Her daughter’s play.
B.Her son’s game.
C.The parents’ meeting.
(　　)14.When should Alex get to work
A.At 7:00 a.m.
B.At 8:00 a.m.
C.At 9:00 a.m.
(　　)15.Which was clean that Alex wore to work this morning
A.The shirt. B.The pants.
C.The tie.
(　　)16.How did Alex feel at work today
A.Awful. B.Worried.
C.Sad.
　　听第10段材料,回答第17~20题。
(　　)17.What is the speaker talking about
A.Some top universities in foreign countries.
B.Some ways to prepare for the prep-course.
C.Some advice on how to apply to a foreign university.
(　　)18.What should students do first after picking the country
A.Make a list of some universities.
B.Take some exam prep-courses.
C.Spend time preparing for the SAT.
(　　)19.How long does an American student spend to study for SAT
A.About 400 hours.
B.About 800 hours.
C.About 1,400 hours.
(　　)20.What should you show to the university in the US
A.You are hard-working.
B.You are excellent.
C.You are creative.
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
Trying to find the perfect present is about as easy as trying to read someone’s mind.Few people will actually tell you what they want for a special occasion and most of the time your loved ones will insist that they don’t need or want anything!So,what should we do Here are some tips that could help.
Start Early
Starting your shopping early can have many advantages.For example,it gives you enough time to come up with ideas for what you should buy for your friends or family members.Moreover, the closer it gets to holidays,the higher the prices go up.So,save your money by being an early bird.
Make a List
Here,you can write down everything your friends or family members love.This can include food,hobbies,experiences,and more.Then try to determine how to use this information to find a gift that perfectly suits them.If you are lucky,you should be able to find good ideas in one of these lists.
Think Outside the Box
Often,the reason why you get stuck for gift ideas is that you only focus on the same kind of presents.If you are still coming up empty,it is time to get creative.You can find something your friends or family members can use every day.When in doubt,you can simply put smaller presents together to make up a larger,more meaningful gift.
Gift an Experience
In case you are still feeling a little stuck,go ahead and find something that the two of you can do together.It may be a class,or anything else where you can enjoy each other’s company.In short,you will be able to give them the gift of friendship.
(　　)21.What should you do if you want to save money
A.Start early.
B.Make a list.
C.Gift an experience.
D.Think outside the box.
(　　)22.Why do we often get stuck for gift ideas
A.Because we don’t have enough money to buy gifts.
B.Because we have a long list of gifts to choose from.
C.Because we only focus on the same kind of presents.
D.Because we don’t have enough time to come up with good ideas.
(　　)23.What can you do to enjoy each other’s company
A.Talk to your family members.
B.Find something that you can do together.
C.Put smaller presents together to make up a larger gift.
D.Write down everything your friends or family members love.
B
My friend and I recently took an art class together through our town’s community education programme.Our classmates were a mix of ages,stages of life,and experience in making art.We stood out in the class—not for our artistic talent,but for our consistent encouragement for ourselves,each other,and the group.It got me thinking how encouragement had become a routine.
It became something of a joke between the two of us to compliment(赞美) each other,offer a positive comment when another student showed his or her work,and generally chat around the table about how fun our project was going.But reflecting back,our positivity was anything but a joke.It was a bright light in my week,a space where I knew I could be surrounded with kindness,gentleness,and positivity.
Here’s the most special thing about it.My friend’s and my positive conversation wasn’t just encouraging,but it was true.We didn’t go for cheap or false compliments like,“This painting should be in a museum!” Instead,we went for authentic(真实的) expressions of support and encouragement,like,“I love how you did that cloud!”
Over time,the class became something of a cherished space,because we had made a habit of using encouraging and supportive language.Sentence-starters,like “I like” “I appreciate” “I want to try”,kept us present,positive,and honest.
The encouragement also kept us engaged in the work of making art.I feel sure that I learnt more—and practised more at home—because the activity was shown in such consistently positive terms,grounded in a growth mindset,self-acceptance,and encouragement.
Having a friend to share an encouragement habit is fantastic,but you can practise it on your own as pliment yourself in the mirror every morning.Trust in your ability to find something loving—and be true to comment today and every day.
(　　)24.What do we know about the author’s classmates
A.They admired those talented in art.
B.They didn’t take art classes seriously.
C.They were of the same artistic level.
D.They were on good terms in the class.
(　　)25.How did the classmates turn their class into a cherished space
A.By showing false compliments to others.
B.By decorating their class as a museum.
C.By displaying abstract art works in the class.
D.By offering supportive language around them.
(　　)26.What did the author think of the art project
A.It made the author hopeful and confident.
B.It needed to provide more practice.
C.It was cheap and easy to carry out.
D.It promoted the author’s communication skills.
(　　)27.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
A.To introduce a community education programme.
B.To call for good action to support those in need.
C.To describe how to make encouragement a habit.
D.To comment on the power of authentic expressions.
C
　　Positive emotions such as joy and happiness are important for mental health and well-being, and many people think that they want to avoid experiencing negative emotions such as anger as much as possible.
However,functionalism suggests that all emotions,good or bad,are reactions to events within a person’s environment and serve the purpose of alerting (使警觉) that person to important situations that require actions.Each emotion may call for a different response.
To better understand the role of anger in achieving goals,researchers conducted a series of experiments involving more than 1,000 participants.The experiments were designed to make people feel a certain emotion by looking at pictures,then giving them a task or challenge to do.
Across all the experiments,researchers found anger improved the participants’ ability to reach challenging goals compared to a neutral emotional condition.In certain experiments,amusement or desire was also associated with increased goal attainment,but anger was associated with increased success across the board.
The research team believed that when people were angry,they spent more time working on challenging goals than those who did not,and were more likely to succeed.But in all the other emotional states,when they persisted (坚持),they were more likely to fail.So it seemed to suggest that people were persistent more effectively when they were angry.
NYU psychologist Dr Diaz,however,challenged the study finding.“Anger can be a motivator.But if a person stays angry for extended periods of time,that is not helpful or healthy at all,” Diaz said.“We often say anger turned inward is depression,and we definitely see this when people struggle to manage their anger over long periods of time.So,anger can be positive for short waves of motivation,but long periods of it can really turn a person unhealthy.”
(　　)28.What does functionalism suggest about human emotions
A.They are interchangeable.
B.They reflect people’s situations.
C.They facilitate adaptive responses.
D.They contribute to people’s well-being.
(　　)29.What did the researchers want to look at
A.Anger’s motivational effects.
B.Anger’s perceptual impact.
C.Anger expression mechanism.
D.Emotion regulation strategies.
(　　)30.What is presented in Paragraph 5
A.The power of being persistent.
B.The key to achieving challenging goals.
C.An interpretation of the research results.
D.Supporting evidence for the research results.
(　　)31.What did Dr Diaz think of the research results
A.They are highly convincing.
B.They are hard to understand.
C.They lack an underlying logic.
D.They have limited implications.
D
Turn on a light outside at night,and it won’t be long before lots of insects start gathering around it.This behaviour has led to a popular comparison for attraction,“like a moth to a flame”. However,according to a study published in a journal,it turns out that insects aren’t “attracted” to artificial lights,but rather confused by them.
The finding is based on a theory about insect orientation (定位).Due to their small and lightweight bodies,insects experience less air resistance,allowing them to achieve higher accelerations (加速度),which in turn makes it challenging for them to sense up and down during flight.So,they typically rely on stable light sources like the moon and stars to orient themselves at night,keeping the sky at their backs to stay upright.However,the introduction of artificial lights confuses their natural sense of direction.The insects you see circling street lights,in other words,are probably lost.
To reach these conclusions,scientists used high-resolution cameras to film insects flying around artificial lights in Costa Rica.They also attached tiny sensors to insects and filmed motion-capture videos of them in flight.In this way,researchers could slow down the insects,pace and study their movements in greater detail.The videos showed insects turning their backs towards sources of artificial lights—even at the price of flipping over or crashing.
This can be dangerous for insects,as circling around artificial lights can put them at risk from enemies,exhaustion,and starvation,causing many to die before morning.Night artificial lights are a major cause of insect population loss,which can severely impact crop pollination and food supplies for larger animals,including humans.“Insects have been flying around for more than 370 million years,and it’s just in the last few hundred years that it’s really gone wrong for them,” says entomologist Samuel Fabian of Imperial College London.“If we don’t want to influence large numbers of insect populations,we should not have lights shining up into the sky.”
(　　)32.What have scientists found out about insects
A.Artificial lights can disturb their sense of direction.
B.Their populations are in decline.
C.They often fly quickly during the night.
D.Their eyesight is well adapted to light changes.
(　　)33.How did the scientists conduct the experiment
A.By detecting the living environment of insects.
B.By monitoring the insects’ brain activity during flight.
C.By making videos to study insects’ movements.
D.By building models to analyse insects’ motion patterns.
(　　)34.Why does the author mention Fabian’s words in the last paragraph
A.To stress the importance of insects to food supplies.
B.To appeal to people to reduce light pollution.
C.To show the reasons for insects flying around lights.
D.To explain the effects of insects’ death on human life.
(　　)35.Which is a suitable title for the text
A.How Artificial Lights Impact the Ecosystem
B.What Leads to the Loss of Insect Populations
C.How Insects Orient Themselves in the Flight
D.Why Insects are Attracted to Lights at Night
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。
　　Participating in practical labour can bring children joy,skills,and inspiration,and it is an ability that will benefit them throughout their lives.36.　　
Parents often wonder when their children can start performing meaningful labour tasks. Studies suggest that children as young as four can begin to complete simple chores.This means your little one could develop a passion for hands-on work sooner than you think.37.　　　 Just keep developing their interest in practical activities,and they’ll soon be participating enthusiastically and learning valuable life skills.
38.　　　 The most suitable types of labour for children,from my experience,are gardening and simple cooking.These activities can greatly improve children’s patience and sense of responsibility.In the garden,children can learn important values like perseverance and care for living things.So,let children get their hands dirty; they’ll grow while having fun.
Technical labour activities for children are becoming more popular.39.　　　 These tasks introduce basic engineering and problem-solving concepts in an engaging way.They involve colourful materials,interesting tools,and satisfying results.They can develop children’s interest in practical sciences.If you want your child to develop these skills,try introducing some of these activities.
Practical labour is children’s best teacher during their development.Both gardening and technical activities,with their unique benefits,can guide children to explore the real world and develop practical intelligence.40.　　　 Let’s encourage children to labour more!
A.It can also teach adults valuable life lessons.
B.But every child develops skills at their own pace.
C.The secret is that they combine study with doing.
D.Some activities can truly change our perspectives.
E.A love for hands-on work is a precious gift for kids.
F.Participating in those activities can broaden their experience.
G.Certain types of practical work offer significant benefits to children.
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。
My journey to isolation in Antarctica was somewhat accidental.I saw a(n)　41　 for a position as a leader for an expedition to Antarctica and was interested.　42　,it was the picture of a penguin in the ad that caught my attention.It 　43　 that they were looking for someone in charge of an expedition team.I took part in a job 　44　 and then got a job that I knew had I not gone for it I would have 　45　.
　46　 18 strangers around the clock for a full year,with no 　47　 from the cold and strong winds,I learnt a lot.Being in isolation meant I had to do lots of self 　48　.Every day I would think carefully of how I had operated as a leader.That discipline of 　49　 myself taught me how to tell right from wrong.
After returning from the silent Antarctica,the noise in the outside world seemed 　50　.It took me about 180 days to 　51　 to the noisy life.I limited the time I spent outside and gradually 　52　 my tolerance to noise.Besides,the 　53　 of my life in Antarctica was very slow.When I first got into my car for a ride alone,I felt like I was 　54　,even though I wasn’t.
Nowadays I often think back to when I saw the 　55　 that inspired me to look at the ad for the job—a moment that changed my life altogether.
(　　)41.A.requirement B.picture
C.advertisement D.accident
(　　)42.A.Actually B.Ultimately
C.Consequently D.Subsequently
(　　)43.A.believed B.ordered
C.promised D.noted
(　　)44.A.experiment B.interview
C.election D.investigation
(　　)45.A.declined B.delayed
C.regretted D.accepted
(　　)46.A.Seeking B.Leading
C.Knowing D.Training
(　　)47.A.suffer B.escape
C.concern D.favour
(　　)48.A.ambition B.adaptation
C.recognition D.reflection
(　　)49.A.evaluating B.blocking
C.behaving D.enjoying
(　　)50.A.louder B.gone
C.quieter D.normal
(　　)51.A.prefer B.sustain
C.adjust D.tailor
(　　)52.A.put off B.turned up
C.took off D.built up
(　　)53.A.track B.pace
C.quantity D.mode
(　　)54.A.running B.driving
C.wandering D.speeding
(　　)55.A.penguin B.leader
C.teammate D.advertiser
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。
Everyone knows that 56.　　　　 (succeed) rarely happens overnight,but perhaps not many know that a lot of 57.　　　　(high) successful writers have previously faced rejection.When J.K.Rowling received her first rejection letter,she 58.　　　　 (stick) it on her kitchen wall. Rowling had spent years surviving on little money,59.　　　　 (spend) all her time writing.After 60.　　　　 total of twelve rejections,she succeeded.As we know,Harry Potter became a 61.　　　　(globe) success.J.D.Salinger started writing short stories in high school,but later struggled to get his work 62.　　　　(publish).Despite rejections from several publishers,he refused to give up.Perhaps the overall prize 63.　　　　 perseverance should go to the Bront sisters.There was a time 64.　　　　 women were not encouraged to become writers,so they had to write a book of poems under male names.Even when the book sold only two copies,the sisters still didn’t give up.It seems that talent alone isn’t enough 65.　　　　 (guarantee) success.While a lot of hard work and a touch of luck play a part,perseverance is the key.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华,你在你们学校举办的“用英语讲好中国故事(Chinese Stories Retold in English)”的演讲比赛中获得了一等奖。你的外国笔友Tom发来电子邮件向你表示祝贺并想了解你讲的故事,请你用英语给他回一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1.感谢关注;
2.故事概况;
3.参加活动的感受。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
I hope this email finds you well.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
　　阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
　　Emma was a young girl with a big dream of joining the school’s swim team.She loved the water and spent every weekend swimming in the local pool.However,there was one huge problem:She was extremely afraid of diving.
Every time she stood on the diving board,her legs would start to shake,and her heart would beat heavily.The thought of jumping headfirst into the water filled her with terror.When the tryouts for the swim team were announced,Emma knew she had to face her fear.
On the day of the tryouts,she watched as the other girls effortlessly dived into the pool,slicing through the water like fish.Emma’s turn came,and she slowly climbed up the diving board.Her hands were sweaty,and she could hear her own rapid breathing.Just as she was about to take the plunge,she froze.“I can’t do it,” she murmured to herself,and then quickly climbed back down.
Feeling disappointed and ashamed,Emma left the pool.But her best friend,Sarah,caught up with her.“Emma,don’t give up.Everyone has fears,but you can overcome yours.Let’s practise together,” Sarah said with a warm smile.
Encouraged by Sarah’s words,Emma decided to give it another try.They went to the pool every day after school.Sarah showed Emma different diving techniques and gave her tips on how to relax.At first,Emma could only manage to sit on the edge of the diving board and dip her toes in the water.
注意:续写词数应150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
　　After several days of practice,Emma finally summoned up the courage to stand on the diving board again.
Paragraph 2:
　　When the next swim team tryouts came around,Emma was ready.

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