单元素养测评卷(二)
1—5 ABAAC6—10 CCBBA11—15 CBBAC16—20 BCBCA
21—25 ACCCA 26—30 CBDBA 31—35 BCBDA 36—40 BEGDF
41—45 ACBDC 46—50 ABBCD 51—55 ABCDA
第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
M: Where’s my raincoat I remembered wearing it after getting off the bus.
W: Are you sure You’re always leaving things behind at the office.
M: I’m certain I carried it in my hands when I came home. There it is on the sofa.
Text 2
W: I like the names Scott and Michael.
M: I don’t think our boy should be named Scott. That is our dog’s name. How does Robert sound
Text 3
M: Mary, I really want to apologize for what I said to you the other day.
W: Oh, forget it.
Text 4
W: Their wedding was absolutely beautiful.
M: It really was. I want a big wedding like that. But I think it might have cost them a lot of money.
W: I’d rather have a small and memorable wedding in that case.
Text 5
M: Have you ever lived abroad, Amelia
W: Yes. I spent some time in America when I was about 8.
M: Really How come
W: My dad’s company sent him to go abroad. Originally it was supposed to be for six months, but it ended up lasting for a year.
Text 6
M: Thank goodness, it’s Friday. I’m so tired. We had exams all week.
W: Yeah, I’m tired, too. Luckily we’ve finished all the exams. We can relax during the summer holiday.
M: Yeah. And I also took my driver’s test today.
W: Finally! How did you do Did you pass it
M: Though the test was really difficult to me, I passed anyway.
W: You did Congratulations!
M: Thanks.
W: Well, do you have any plans for the summer holiday I want to go sightseeing.
M: Well, I want to volunteer in the hospital. And I think it is meaningful to do the volunteer work.
Text 7
M: Um, hi, I think I have an appointment with Dr Stanton.
W: OK…Ted Williams, right Is it the two o’clock appointment
M: That’s right. This is my first time here, so…
W: Yes, I just need to get some information for our files.
M: OK.
W: What’s your address, please
M: Oh, it’s 2658A Bell Street.
W: All right. And your phone number
M: It’s 5559008.
W: OK. I need your date of birth and health insurance number.
M: Uh, May 24th, 1967, and my health insurance number…let me see…88564802.
W: 88564802. OK, and what seems to be the problem
M: Well, I’ve been having these stomach pains and…
W: OK, that’s all I need for now. Please take a seat over there and the doctor will be with you shortly.
Text 8
M: I can’t make up my mind which bike to buy, Tracy. Can you give me some advice
W: Personally I like that green one, but I think you prefer the black one, like the one I’m now using.
M: You’re right. I like it very much. It’s fashionable. But the brown one is beautiful, too.
W: Yes, but it’s more expensive. You have to make up your own mind.
M: Every bike here is nice. I don’t really know what to do. Buying a new bike here in Holland is almost as difficult as buying a car back in the United States.
W: But there are even more choices. Would you like to try another shopping centre There are a number of stores selling bikes there.
M: Why not But let’s have some coffee before we go. I hope it will help me to make the decision.
Text 9
W: How can I earn some extra money this summer
M: Why don’t we start a lemonade stand, Laura
W: That’s a great idea, William. But do you think we can make any money
M: If we set up in an area with a lot of traffic on a hot day, we will get plenty of customers. We can charge $1.5 per cup because we need to cover our costs.
W: OK. What do we need to get started
M: We need the ingredients, including lemons, sugar and water. We also need something to keep our money in, a sign to advertise the lemonade, paper cups and a cardboard box to use as a stand.
W: Yeah. And we should have a permit and a cooler.
M: OK, let’s get set up and think of a plan to get some customers and make some sales!
W: Why don’t I attract the customers and you make the lemonade Oh, and we can ask Nina to serve the customers.
M: Sounds good to me.
Text 10
M: Most people may have experienced some of the best moments in their life. Do you know the best thing that ever happened to me It was when I lost my last job. Yes, really! You may be surprised and find it difficult to understand, but it is really true. I never liked being stuck in an office all day with computers and a telephone. Now my hobby is my full-time job. I start work very early, er…in summer I usually leave home at about 5:30 in the morning, but in winter not until about 8:00. I have a small truck, and I carry all my tools in that. It’s autumn now so I’m cleaning up the gardens—I’m picking up leaves and pulling up old summer flowers. Oh, and I’m planting small trees too. At weekends, my wife and I often drive to the country and explore fun things. I’m interested in collecting old radios and she likes to collect old cookery books. I don’t earn much, but enough for my hobby. I’m a very happy man.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上四个最好的滑雪胜地。
21.A 细节理解题。根据Grindelwald-Wengen部分中“The beautiful north face of the Eiger towers over this pretty mountain village, which has a long history of mountain climbing and skiing. Its main ski area can be skied on the same lift ticket! There’s no better way to get up the mountain here than by train.”可知,如果你想欣赏山村的景色,可以来Grindelwald-Wengen。故选A。
22.C 细节理解题。根据Flims Laax Falera部分中“What pulls skiers and snowboarders from all over the world to Flims Laax Falera is the world-class terrain (地形) parks.”可知,吸引人们来Flims Laax Falera的原因是其世界级的地形公园。故选C。
23.C 细节理解题。根据Zermatt部分中“Zermatt is the best of Switzerland’s ski resorts. This is your resort if you have the money to afford it! ”可知,当你选择滑雪胜地Zermatt时,需要考虑的是你的经济能力。选项C与文意相符,故选C。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个女性职业跑步选手因无缘参加2020年东京奥运会而调整目标,创造连续马拉松的新女性纪录,同时为一家名叫“荒野协会”的慈善机构筹集资金。
24.C 细节理解题。由文章第三段中“In addition to the new Guinness World Record, Murray-Bartlett was running to raise funds for a conservation charity, the Wilderness Society.”可知,筹集资金是Murray-Bartlett跑步的目标之一。故选C。
25.A 推理判断题。由文章最后一段“When she finally crossed the finish line on Monday evening, she learned she’d raised nearly double her fundraising(募捐) goal.”可知,此时Murray-Bartlett是满意的。故选A。
26.C 推理判断题。由倒数第二段“To state the obvious: it wasn’t always easy. Murray-Bartlett experienced three injuries during the first three weeks of the journey. But she didn’t give up, and her body adapted as she ran along her country’s coasts, rainforests, dirt roads and highways. She ran through heavy rain and intense heat.”可知,在Murray-Bartlett的跑步旅程中有许多困难。故选C。
27.B 推理判断题。由文章第一段“A 32-year-old Australian runner has set a new world record for continuous daily marathons as a woman.”以及第五段“Murray-Bartlett has been running professionally for many years. When she missed out on qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she decided on a new goal: running the length of Australia and setting a new female record for continuous marathons.”可知,Murray-Bartlett是一个坚韧且坚定的人。故选 B。
C
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了哭泣对健康是有益的。
28.D 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In one study, 1,000 participants filled out a survey evaluating how they felt about the statement, ‘I tell myself I shouldn’t be feeling the way that I’m feeling.’”可知,研究人员通过比较参与者的想法和感受来进行其中一项研究。故选D。
29.B 词义猜测题。根据上文“In a society where the importance to be happy is emphasized daily on the other social media platforms…”可知,在强调快乐的社会里,让自己沮丧是困难的。be down in the dumps意为“情绪低落”,与B项意思相近。故选B。
30.A 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“‘It turns out that how we approach our own negative emotional reactions is really important for our well-being,’ said study lead author Brett Ford, PhD, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. ‘People who accept these emotions without judging or trying to change them are able to deal with their stress more successfully.’”可推知,接受自己负面情绪的人能够更成功地处理压力,因此接受负面情绪对人们更好。故选A。
31.B 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Did your mother ever say you’ll feel better after a good cry It turns out Mum is right as usual crying is really healthy. What’s more, letting yourself feel blue and accepting those feelings will help you feel better in the long run, according to new research.”可知,文章主要介绍了哭泣对我们的健康有好处。故选B。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇议论文。作者主要阐述了应加强分辨网络信息的教育,让人们学会分辨网上的虚假信息,进而更好地培养人们的网络素养。
32.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Teaching media literacy (媒体素养) can be a problem. Those against teaching Internet literacy say it’s the same as thought control, which prevents some teachers from using it in class.” (教授媒体素养可能是一个问题。那些反对教授互联网素养的人说,它与思想控制相同,这阻止了一些老师在课堂上使用它。)可知,人们反对教授网络素养是因为人们认为它就像是思想控制,故选C项。
33.B 细节理解题。根据第三段“Shawn Lee, who teaches social studies in Seattle, Washington, has taught about double-checking online reports, getting information from more than a few places and using critical (批评的) thinking. He also created an organization for teachers to share experience.” (肖恩·李在华盛顿州西雅图教授社会研究、双重检查在线报告以及从多个地方获取信息并使用批判性思维。他还创建了一个可以让教师分享经验的组织。)可知,肖恩教学生们批判性思维。故选B项。
34.D 段落大意题。根据第四段“Teaching Internet literacy to fight misinformation may be more effective than new laws. Some US states have added new standards for teaching Internet literacy. Subjects can include how the Internet and social media work and how to find misinformation by looking at many sources. Other ways of identifying misinformation might include looking for missing background information or recognizing emotional headlines.” (教授互联网素养以打击错误信息可能比新法律更有效。美国一些州增加了教授互联网素养的新标准。主题包括互联网和社交媒体如何运作及如何通过查看许多来源来发现错误信息。识别错误信息的其他方法可能包括寻找缺失的背景信息或识别情绪化的标题。)可知,本段主要介绍如何应对虚假信息。故选D项。
35.A 推理判断题。根据文章第六段“Media and Internet literacy is often compared to drivers’ education. ‘We need speed limits, and we need well designed roads and good regulations to ensure cars are safe. But we also teach people how to drive safely,’ director of education Johnson said.” (媒体和互联网素养经常被比作驾驶员的教育。“我们需要限速,我们需要精心设计的道路和良好的法规来确保汽车安全。但我们也教人们如何安全驾驶,”教育主任约翰逊说。)可知,约翰逊认为,网络信息分辨教育应该与驾驶员的教育一样,需要教育人们安全驾驶。这里说的“安全驾驶”指的是上网的安全教育。故选A项。
第二节
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了垃圾对环境的具体危害,呼吁我们停止乱扔垃圾。
36.B 根据上文“Waste can have a bad influence on our cities. Cleaning up litter costs US taxpayers (纳税人) and businesses $11.5 billion each year.”可知,上文提到了在处理垃圾上花费的金额,B选项中that money指代上文$11.5 billion。故B选项“那笔钱本可以花在公园上。”符合语境。故选B。
37.E 根据后文“The litter we drop on the ground can pollute rivers, lakes, oceans, and other bodies of water. 60% of water pollution is caused by littering. Waste hurts sea animals.”可知,后文提到了垃圾会污染河流、湖泊、海洋和其他水体,即垃圾会污染水源,故E选项“垃圾会进到土壤和水中,污染我们的饮用水。”符合语境,故选E。
38.G 根据上文“The litter we drop on the ground can pollute rivers, lakes, oceans, and other bodies of water. 60% of water pollution is caused by littering. Waste hurts sea animals.”以及后文“You may think that when you litter, ‘Oh, this is just one piece of litter. It can’t do any harm.’ But if every person does that, even if it’s only once, there will still be 7.9 billion pieces of litter in our ocean. Over one million sea animals die every year because of waste.”可知,上文提到了垃圾会伤害海洋动物,后文提到了扔垃圾的现象,说明本句是在就垃圾进入海洋的数量进行设问。故G选项“你知道每天大约有800万件垃圾进入海洋吗 ”符合语境,故选G。
39.D 根据上文“Over one million sea animals die every year because of waste.”可知,上文提到了每年海洋动物都因为垃圾而死亡,本句为本段最后一句,应承接上文说明其结果:将来海洋里的垃圾可能比鱼还多。故D选项“将来海洋里的垃圾可能比鱼还多。”符合语境,故选D。
40.F 根据上文“As you can see, waste is harmful in many ways.”以及后文“We need to take action to avoid unnecessary waste, and pick up every piece of waste we see. We should try to make it a habit because if we don’t, the waste problem will become even worse.”可知,上文提到了垃圾在很多方面都是有害的,后文提到采取行动,由此可推知,本句是在呼吁保护环境,停止乱扔垃圾。故F选项“为了我们自己,为了环境,为了地球,我们需要停止乱扔垃圾。”符合语境,故选F。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道,主要报道了自由潜水者Mao Xiyao的故事。
41.A 根据下文“…works in Sanya…”可知,他目前在三亚工作。故选A。currently目前; eventually最后;instantly立刻;regularly有规律地。
42.C 根据上文“…an instructor’s job is to keep you…”可知,潜水教练的工作是保证学员的安全。故选C。comfortable舒服的;anxious担心的;safe安全的;frightened害怕的。
43.B 根据上文a freediving instructor可知,Mao是潜水教练,所以对水和海洋有着强烈的热情。故选B。creativity创造力;passion热情;emotion情绪;imagination想象力。
44.D 根据上文a freediving instructor可知,他是一个潜水教练,所以是一名专业人士。故选D。professor教授;athlete运动员;partner伙伴,搭档;professional专业人士。
45.C 根据下文“…a day for someone with no diving experience to learn freediving skills.”可知,一个没有潜水经验的人只需要一天就能学会自由潜水技能,空格处意为“花费”,spend的主语是人,“It takes/took sb some time to do sth.”是固定句型,意为“做某事花费某人多少时间。”,因此空格处是takes。故选C。put放; spend花费; take花费; set设置。
46.A 根据下文“…help learners adjust their ear pressure…”可知,有一些练习可以帮助学习者调整耳朵的压力。故选A。exercise练习;system系统;design设计;element元素。
47.B 根据下文“…as people are naturally afraid of the unknown.”可知,因为人生来就害怕未知的东西,所以要先从心理上做好准备。故选B。memory记忆;mind心思;intelligence智力;talent才能。
48.B 根据“Every disturbing thought…oxygen underwater…”可知,每一个令人不安的想法都会消耗氧气,空格处意为“使丧失,使损失”。故选B。depend依靠;cost使丧失,使损失;seek寻找;exchange交换。
49.C 根据上文“Every disturbing thought…oxygen underwater…”可知,每一个令人不安的想法都会消耗氧气,所以潜水员需要保持绝对的冷静。故选C。confident自信的; positive积极的; calm冷静的; brave勇敢的。
50.D 根据下文“…an instructor needs to show a great amount of patience…”和常识可知,当教练要有耐心。故选D。sharp锋利的;unique独特的;inspiring鼓舞人心的;patient耐心的。
51.A 根据下文instructor可知,教练是教人的,所以此处表示“教不同条件的学生”。故选A。teach教;organize组织;remind提醒;observe观察。
52.B 根据下文“…this becomes extra important if the weather conditions…as with strong winds.”可知,空后内容是Mao补充说的内容。故选B。refer提到; add补充说;support支持;review复习。
53.C 根据下文strong winds可知,如果有强风,那么这个天气条件对潜水来说是不友好的。故选C。silly愚蠢的;lively活泼的;friendly友好的;deadly致命的。
54.D 根据下文“…by the International Association for the Development of Apnea.”可知,Mao获得了国际自由潜水发展协会认可的证书。故选D。select挑选;publish出版;illustrate说明;recognize认可。
55.A 根据下文“…their breath underwater for at least five minutes…”可知,教练应该能够在水下屏住呼吸至少5分钟,hold one’s breath意为“屏住呼吸”。故选A。hold坚持住;lose丢失;catch抓住;keep保持。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了凤凰古城的特色以及作者游览凤凰古城的经历和感受。
56.choice 考查名词。根据上文a better可知,此处应填单数名词choice,作介词as的宾语。故填choice。
57.a 考查冠词。短语pay a visit to意为“参观,访问”。故填a。
58.excitedly 考查副词。修饰动词explored,应用副词excitedly,作状语。故填excitedly。
59.relaxed 考查形容词。根据上文were可知,此处应填形容词作表语,且主语为people,指人,故应用-ed结尾的形容词relaxed,表示“放松的”。故填relaxed。
60.On 考查介词。根据后文the first evening可知,表示在具体某天的晚上要用介词on,且句首单词首字母要大写。故填On。
61.which/that 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,此处为定语从句修饰先行词hotel,且先行词在从句中作主语,指物,故应用关系代词which或者that引导从句。故填which/that。
62.buildings 考查名词复数。building为可数名词,根据空前的many of可知,此处应用名词复数。故填buildings。
63.travelling 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,travel在句中应用非谓语动词形式,与逻辑主语tourists构成主动关系,故用现在分词作定语。故填travelling。
64.were 考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据后文“…we did not see any other foreigner during our stay.”可知,此处陈述的是过去的事情, 故用一般过去时,且此处是there be句型,主语是many visitors,故谓语动词应用复数。故填were。
65.to leave 考查非谓语动词。短语be unwilling to do sth意为“不愿意做某事”。故填to leave。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Family cycling trip
Aimed at enriching our daily life and building up our body, a 5-kilometre-long family cycling trip was launched by my parents.
As scheduled, we set out at 8:00 am from our home to the park. We saw many beautiful sights along the way. It was a still, sweet day of early summer; the leaves seemed greener, the flowers brighter, and the birds merrier. Although all of us were extremely tired, we were very happy.
The activity was highly spoken of, because not only did it provide a chance for us to exercise but also made us become a more united family.
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,文章主要讲述了学校举行跑步比赛,凯文·比德尔很得意地站在选手中间。杰克有点嫉妒地看着凯文·比德尔,比德尔穿着杰克的运动鞋参加了比赛,一脸志在必得。杰克差点忘记换衣服。幸好有安娜提醒,杰克勉强赶上比赛。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“第一圈跑完后,他跑到了后面,双腿疼痛。”可知,第一段可以描写杰克强忍着疼痛继续跑步的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“这给了杰克额外的能量。”可知,第二段可以描写杰克在安娜的鼓励下,咬紧牙关继续前进,终于冲过了终点线。
2.续写线索:跑在了后面,双腿疼痛—强迫自己跑得更快—感到全身疼痛—安娜给了杰克鼓励—终于冲过了终点线—感悟
One possible version:
After the first lap, he was near the back, and his legs ached. Still, he forced himself to go faster. Kevin Beadle, of course, was far ahead of all the other runners. After the third lap, Jake was around the middle of the pack. His side was starting to hurt and his breath burned in his lungs, but he would not let himself slow down. Whatever happened (让步状语从句), it was up to him, not the trainers. The fourth lap was the hardest yet, Jake’s whole body ached, not merely his legs. Just when Jake thought he couldn’t run another step (时间状语从句;宾语从句), he spotted Anna in the crowd. Anna shouted to him, “Come on, Jake! You can do it!”
That gave Jake an extra burst of energy. Jake went to great lengths to push on. At last Jake crossed the finishing line. He was the tenth—much better than he had expected! He bent over and tried to catch his breath. He was exhausted, but he felt pleased with himself as well. Anna rushed over and gave Jake a great big hug, “You are great!” He looked over at the winner, Kevin Beadle, who was standing with a group of admirers (定语从句). But Jake didn’t even care anymore. He knew that Beadle had not really won at all (宾语从句). The trainers had won for him.单元素养测评卷(二)
Unit 2
(时间: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。每段对话仅读一遍。
( )1.Where is the man’s raincoat
A.At home. B.In the office. C.On the bus.
( )2.What is the dog’s name
A.Robert. B.Scott. C.Michael.
( )3.What does the woman mean
A.She doesn’t mind what the man said.
B.She is still angry with the man.
C.She has forgotten the man’s words.
( )4.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A wedding. B.A memory. C.Some money.
( )5.How long did the woman’s father live abroad
A.Six months.
B.Eight months.
C.Twelve months.
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 is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Interviewer and interviewee.
B.Teacher and student.
C.Classmates.
( )7.What does the man want to do during the summer vacation
A.Go sightseeing.
B.Learn to drive.
C.Do volunteer work.
听第 7段材料,回答第8、9题。
( )8.When does the conversation take place
A.In the morning.
B.In the afternoon.
C.In the evening.
( )9.What’s the man’s health insurance number
A.2658A. B.88564802. C.5559008.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
( )10.Which bike does the woman like
A.The green one.
B.The black one.
C.The brown one.
( )11.What does the man think of the black bike
A.Expensive. B.Beautiful. C.Fashionable.
( )12.Where are the speakers
A.In Australia. B.In Holland. C.In America.
( )13.What will the speakers do before they go to another shopping centre
A.Asking the shop owner for help.
B.Having something to drink.
C.Looking for stores in the United States.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
( )14.Why do the speakers try to start a lemonade stand
A.To earn some money.
B.To finish social practice.
C.To observe different people.
( )15.Where will the speakers set up the lemonade stand
A.At a fruit market.
B.In an office building.
C.In a heavy traffic area.
( )16.Which is unnecessary for the speakers
A.A permit.
B.A juicer.
C.A cardboard box.
( )17.Who will serve the customers
A.Laura. B.William. C.Nina.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18.What does the speaker do now
A.A cook.
B.A gardener.
C.An office worker.
( )19.What does the speaker do at weekends
A.He plants trees.
B.He repairs tools.
C.He drives to the country.
( )20.What is the speaker’s wife interested in
A.Collecting old cookery books.
B.Listening to the radio.
C.Doing some reading.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It’s no secret that some of the world’s best ski resorts (胜地) are found within Switzerland’s outstanding mountains. Here are some of them.
Grindelwald-Wengen
If you’re looking for a Swiss postcard ski experience, then Grindelwald is the place for you. The beautiful north face of the Eiger towers over this pretty mountain village, which has a long history of mountain climbing and skiing. Its main ski area can be skied on the same lift ticket! There’s no better way to get up the mountain here than by train.
Flims Laax Falera
What pulls skiers and snowboarders from all over the world to Flims Laax Falera is the world-class terrain (地形) parks. There’s no denying that this ski resort is a big hit with freestylers, but there’s also plenty to attract skiers.
Engelberg
Engelberg is a rising star for a range of good reasons, but the highlight is the massive free-ride potential. The secret is most definitely out as the town fills up every year with Scandinavians in search of their dry light snow.
Zermatt
Zermatt is the best of Switzerland’s ski resorts. This is your resort if you have the money to afford it! Fantastic restaurants are seen all over the mountain, serving Swiss cheese hotpot and other cooking masterpieces.
( )21.Which ski resort do you choose if you enjoy mountain villages
A.Grindelwald-Wengen.
B.Flims Laax Falera.
C.Engelberg.
D.Zermatt.
( )22.What attracts people to Flims Laax Falera
A.Its beautiful scenery.
B.Its pleasant weather.
C.Its terrain parks.
D.Its free admission.
( )23.What is the major concern of travellers who choose Zermatt
A.Transportation. B.Security.
C.Price. D.Location.
B
A 32-year-old Australian runner has set a new world record for continuous daily marathons as a woman.
Erchana Murray-Bartlett set out from Cape York, the tip of Australia, in August 2022. She then ran a marathon every day for 150 days—a 3,900-mile journey that ended in Melbourne on Monday, January 16, 2023.
By running the entire north-south distance of Australia, Murray-Bartlett beat the record held by British runner Kate Jayden, who ran a marathon for 106 continuous days last year. In addition to the new Guinness World Record, Murray-Bartlett was running to raise funds for a conservation charity, the Wilderness Society. She raised $70,000 during her journey across Australia.
“Yesterday was everything,” she said. “When I stood on the start line on August 20, I could never have imagined what the next 22 weeks would bring…and I can’t put into words how good crossing that finish line felt, and to be honest, I think I’ll be processing for a few weeks, months, and even years to come.”
Murray-Bartlett has been running professionally for many years. When she missed out on qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she decided on a new goal: running the length of Australia and setting a new female record for continuous marathons.
To state the obvious: it wasn’t always easy. Murray-Bartlett experienced three injuries during the first three weeks of the journey. But she didn’t give up, and her body adapted as she ran along her country’s coasts, rainforests, dirt roads and highways. She ran through heavy rain and intense heat.
The journey also served to raise awareness of Australia’s extinction (灭绝) crisis. Many of the island nation’s plants and animals are found nowhere else—yet 500 of them are threatened with extinction. Throughout the trip, Murray-Bartlett highlighted her country’s biodiversity on social media. When she finally crossed the finish line on Monday evening, she learned she’d raised nearly double her fundraising (募捐) goal.
( )24.What’s one goal of Murray-Bartlett’s running
A.To enter the next Olympics.
B.To go on running professionally.
C.To collect money for protecting wildlife.
D.To help bring back lost plants and animals.
( )25.How did she feel when crossing the finish line
A.Pleased. B.Faint.
C.Confident. D.Horrible.
( )26.What do we know about the journey from Paragraph 6
A.Murray-Bartlett finished the journey uninjured.
B.The good weather continued during her journey.
C.There were many challenges during the journey.
D.The journey raised awareness of extinction crisis.
( )27.Which words can best describe Murray-Bartlett
A.Energetic and frank.
B.Tough and determined.
C.Positive and adventurous.
D.Considerate and generous.
C
Did your mother ever say you’ll feel better after a good cry It turns out Mum is right as usual crying is really healthy. What’s more, letting yourself feel blue and accepting those feelings will help you feel better in the long run, according to new research.
In three separate studies both online and in a lab, researchers at UC Berkeley evaluated the responses from 1,300 adults regarding their psychological (心理的) health and emotional well-being (幸福感). In one study, 1,000 participants filled out a survey evaluating how they felt about the statement, “I tell myself I shouldn’t be feeling the way that I’m feeling.” Those who agreed with the statement scored lower on tests of well-being. In other words, letting yourself feel bad is better for your mind and mood than trying to control negative thoughts.
“We found that people who habitually accept their negative emotions experience fewer negative emotions, which add to better psychological health,” said study senior author Iris Mauss, PhD, an associate professor of psychology at UC Berkeley in an article on the university’s website.
In a society where the importance to be happy is emphasized daily on the other social media platforms, letting yourself be down in the dumps can be tough. Just remember that true happiness isn’t always what people say it is.
“It turns out that how we approach our own negative emotional reactions is really important for our well-being,” said study lead author Brett Ford, PhD, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. “People who accept these emotions without judging or trying to change them are able to deal with their stress more successfully.”
So next time someone tells you to “turn that frown upside down”, ignore them. Embrace your inner feelings for a while.
( )28.How did the researchers carry out one of the studies
A.They gave the participants different tests.
B.They compared their own thoughts with others.
C.They studied the participants’ everyday experiences.
D.They compared the participants’ thoughts and their feelings.
( )29.What does the underlined part “be down in the dumps” in Paragraph 4 mean
A.Be lonely. B.Be depressed.
C.Be positive. D.Be comfortable.
( )30.What did Brett Ford try to show in Paragraph 5
A.It is better for people to accept negative emotions.
B.We should never try to change others’ thoughts.
C.People who accept themselves are happier.
D.Positive people tend to be less stressed.
( )31.What would be the best title for the text
A.Turn your frown upside down
B.Crying is good for our health
C.Stop having bad feelings
D.Stop feeling the way that you’re feeling
D
More educators and researchers are bringing attention to misinformation (错误信息) through the Internet and social media. Teaching media literacy (媒体素养) can be a problem. Those against teaching Internet literacy say it’s the same as thought control, which prevents some teachers from using it in class.
Erin, a mother from Massachusetts who has worked as a reporter, said that media literacy is a skill as important as computer engineering for the economy. She created a non-profit group called Media Literacy Now to support digital literacy education. “Basic communication is part of our information economy, and there will be huge implications for our economy if we don’t get this right,” she said.
Shawn Lee, who teaches social studies in Seattle, Washington, has taught about double-checking online reports, getting information from more than a few places and using critical (批评的) thinking. He also created an organization for teachers to share experience.
Teaching Internet literacy to fight misinformation may be more effective than new laws. Some US states have added new standards for teaching Internet literacy. Subjects can include how the Internet and social media work and how to find misinformation by looking at many sources. Other ways of identifying misinformation might include looking for missing background information or recognizing emotional headlines.
Media and Internet literacy is taught around the world. Finland and Canada have developed programmes over the years to teach young people about the media. The goal is to get young people to understand what in the news and on the Internet is a fact, and what isn’t.
Media and Internet literacy is often compared to drivers’ education. “We need speed limits, and we need well designed roads and good regulations to ensure cars are safe. But we also teach people how to drive safely,” director of education Johnson said.
This combination of government, industry and educators is considered the model that is needed for Internet and media literacy. Education is needed for an effective answer to fight Internet misinformation.
( )32.What’s the view of people against teaching Internet literacy
A.It needs laws to prove its effect.
B.It adds to teachers’ heavy work.
C.It’s like controlling people’s thought.
D.It may face strong criticism of parents.
( )33.What has Shawn done to support Internet literacy
A.He’s created Media Literacy Now.
B.He’s taught students critical thinking.
C.He’s invented online double-check.
D.He’s asked teachers to share experience.
( )34.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about
A.What’s been done about online literacy.
B.What effect online literacy has on us.
C.How we can stop misinformation online.
D.How we could beat online misinformation.
( )35.What does Johnson think about teaching Internet literacy
A.People should learn about safe surfing.
B.It should be covered in drivers’ education.
C.It calls for the efforts of online education.
D.Finland and Canada have experience in this.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As we all know, waste is extremely bad for the environment. Let’s talk about why litter (垃圾) is harmful to our streets and towns, our drinking water, and sea animals.
Waste can have a bad influence on our cities. Cleaning up litter costs US taxpayers (纳税人) and businesses $11.5 billion each year. 36. Litter on the streets can cause road accidents with hundreds of deaths because of it. Areas that have more waste have more crime (犯罪活动). The litter on the streets sends a message that people don’t care about their neighbourhood.
37. The litter we drop on the ground can pollute rivers, lakes, oceans, and other bodies of water. 60% of water pollution is caused by littering. Waste hurts sea animals. 38. You may think that when you litter, “Oh, this is just one piece of litter. It can’t do any harm.” But if every person does that, even if it’s only once, there will still be 7.9 billion pieces of litter in our ocean. Over one million sea animals die every year because of waste. 39.
As you can see, waste is harmful in many ways.40. We need to take action to avoid unnecessary waste, and pick up every piece of waste we see. We should try to make it a habit because if we don’t, the waste problem will become even worse.
A.Everybody wants to breathe fresh air.
B.That money could have been spent on parks.
C.How do you feel when you see people littering around
D.In the future there might be more waste than fish in the ocean.
E.Litter can go into the soil and water and pollute our drinking water.
F.We need to stop littering for us, for the environment, and for the planet.
G.Did you know every day almost 8 million pieces of litter go into the ocean
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Feeling free in the sea
“Freediving is all about breaking your limits,” said Mao Xiyao, 31, a freediving instructor who 41 works in Sanya, Hainan, “and an instructor’s job is to keep you 42 and help you along the way.”
Mao always had a strong 43 for water and the sea. He discovered freediving during a trip to Hainan and decided to become a(n) 44 .
According to Mao, it only 45 a day for someone with no diving experience to learn freediving skills. Before going into the water, there are 46 to help learners adjust their ear pressure, such as moving the end of the tongue. Preparing the 47 for the dive is the most important step, Mao argued, as people are naturally afraid of the unknown. Every disturbing thought 48 oxygen underwater, so divers need to stay absolutely 49 .
Being a freediving instructor for six years, Mao believes being 50 and thoughtful are two essential qualities for instructors. “ 51 students with different conditions, an instructor needs to show a great amount of patience,” Mao said, 52 that this becomes extra important if the weather conditions aren’t 53 , such as with strong winds.
Before becoming a freediving instructor, Mao gained a certificate (合格证书) 54 by the International Association for the Development of Apnea. Instructors should be able to 55 their breath underwater for at least five minutes, “The longest record is 11 minutes 47 seconds. The instructors are probably not that impressive if you consider that,” he joked.
( )41.A.currently B.eventually
C.instantly D.regularly
( )42.A.comfortable B.anxious
C.safe D.frightened
( )43.A.creativity B.passion
C.emotion D.imagination
( )44.A.professor B.athlete
C.partner D.professional
( )45.A.puts B.spends
C.takes D.sets
( )46.A.exercises B.systems
C.designs D.elements
( )47.A.memory B.mind
C.intelligence D.talent
( )48.A.depends B.costs
C.seeks D.exchanges
( )49.A.confident B.positive
C.calm D.brave
( )50.A.sharp B.unique
C.inspiring D.patient
( )51.A.Teaching B.Organizing
C.Reminding D.Observing
( )52.A.referring B.adding
C.supporting D.reviewing
( )53.A.silly B.lively
C.friendly D.deadly
( )54.A.selected B.published
C.illustrated D.recognized
( )55.A.hold B.lose
C.catch D.keep
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The ancient town of Fenghuang is a place with beautiful village life in rural China. Having travelled directly from the busy city, I regard Fenghuang as a better 56. (choose) to have a breath of fresh air.
When I paid 57. visit to Fenghuang, it was July. My friend and I 58. (excited) explored, walking along the ancient wall and crossing the beautiful, old bridges. People there were very 59. (relax). They were neither troubled by the hot weather nor by the tourists, walking, eating and playing outdoors. 60. the first evening we bought spicy, cold noodles and ate on the riverbank as we watched the sunset.
We stayed in a small hotel 61. was similar to many of the traditional 62. (building) in the village. Our room was built on high stilts (桩子) over the banks of the river. From our window we could hear the rush of the water and the sounds of excited tourists 63. (travel) in small boats downstream. We saw people at work busy catching fish and young children playing in shallow waters.
Although there 64. (be) many visitors to Fenghuang, we did not see any other foreigner during our stay. After several days, I was still unwilling 65. (leave).
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你们学校校报英语专栏面向全体学生征集稿件,主题为“亲子骑行之旅”,请你写一篇文章参与投稿,内容包括:
1.骑行路线;
2.沿途风光;
3.内心感受。
注意:1.词数80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Family cycling trip
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was almost time for the big race. There were people everywhere, and there was a buzz of excitement in the air. Proud Mums and Dads were picking out the best places to watch the race. Runners were warming up, pinning their numbers onto their vests, taking last-minute advice. It wasn’t hard to spot Kevin Beadle—he was the one with the smug (自鸣得意的) look on his face. Jake could see why—Beadle was wearing the trainers which originally belonged to Jake.
For a second, Jake felt a sharp stab of jealousy (嫉妒,羡慕). Beadle was bound to win easily with those trainers. Anna, his best friend, came and said, “Jake, why don’t you get changed right away ” Then he remembered his own kit (全套衣服及装备). It was almost time for the race to begin! With so much going on, he had forgotten to get changed.
“I’ll be back in a minute,” Jake exclaimed. After he had changed, Jake was only just in time for the start of the race. The race organizer called the runners to the starting line.
Jake could see Kevin Beadle in the middle of the pack. A smirk played on the tall boy’s face. Jake told himself to ignore it.
The whistle blew and the race began. Five laps (跑道等的一圈) of the school playing fields. Right away, Kevin Beadle sprinted to the front of the pack. The trainers were doing their stuff.
But Jake told himself just to concentrate on his own running. It was tough—he had spent so long running in the amazing trainers that real running was hard work.
注意:续写词数应为 150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
After the first lap, he was near the back, and his legs ached.
Paragraph 2:
That gave Jake an extra burst of energy.
