外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册Unit 1 Laugh out loud! 单元综合能力测评（word版含答案，无听力音频有文字材料）
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Unit 1-单元综合能力测评
(时间:120分钟 满分: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.What is the woman worried about
A.Her age. B.Her looks. C.Her job.
2.Where are the speakers
A.In a restaurant.
B.In a hospital.
C.In a hotel.
3.What are the speakers talking about
A.Their neighborhood.
B.Their life.
C.Their work.
4.What is the man doing
A.Welcoming the passengers on the flight.
B.Wishing the passengers a happy travel.
C.Giving a warning message to the passengers.
5.What kind of transportation does the man prefer
A.Private vehicle. B.Taxi. C.Subway.
第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.Who is in the hospital
A.The man’s friend.
B.The man’s father.
C.The woman’s mother.
7.When will the man go to the hospital
A.Right away.
B.Right after dinner.
C.After class tomorrow.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.What did the woman expect the man to do
A.To write to her.
B.To send a gift to her.
C.To miss her every day.
9.How will the man keep in touch with the woman
A.Paying a visit.
B.Making calls.
C.Sending e-mails.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What will the woman do in the evening
A.Read books.
B.Sing songs.
C.Tell stories.
11.What will the man do this summer
A.Work at the store.
B.Go to camp.
C.Go to the mountains.
12.How many times have the man gone camping
A.2. B.9. C.4.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What is the speaker talking about
A.How to build a healthy relationship.
B.How to read others’ mind.
C.How to develop your listening skills.
14.How many suggestions are referred to
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.
15.What isn’t referred to in the passage
A.Speak up.
B.Appreciate each other.
C.Listen intently.
16.Which is impolite when making a conversation
A.Let others finish their thoughts.
B.Reflect when others are speaking.
C.Hold in the things that bother you.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.Where are the speakers
A.In an entertainment centre.
B.In the woman’s room.
C.In the man’s room.
18.Why did the woman obtain a student credit card
A.To establish a good credit rating.
B.To buy things at a discount.
C.To stop borrowing from her parents.
19.What are the interest rates on student cards
A.Reasonable. B.Low. C.High.
20.What is the man going to do for the woman
A.Help her find a better paying job.
B.Apply for a low-interest student credit card for her.
C.Teach her how to solve her financial problem.
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Josh Morrison,17,dreamed of raising $100,000 to build a home for a low-income family.After years of hard work,his dream has come true.The house is now in the early stages of building.
Six years ago,Josh and his dad went into a Habitat for Humanity Restore,a home improvement store and donation center run by the nonprofit organization.They were there to buy a sink.Josh,then 11,also noticed a collection of pennies.“I instantly felt the urge to help out with that,” he said.Josh set a fundraising deadline of four years.Many people doubted whether he could reach his goal of $100,000,but it didn’t shake his faith.He raised money at his school and other nearby schools.He collected money from neighbours,got publicity from local newspapers,and placed cans in stores so that people could donate extra change.
Josh’s fundraising efforts began to produce results.Still,there were challenges.Four months before his deadline,he was $30,000 short.He decided to hold Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner in Uxbridge,which is in the province of Ontario.The event raised $19,000.
“I didn’t care how long it took me,”Josh said.“I would raise $100,000.” With three weeks left,a company called Josh’s house,offering to donate $18,000.Eventually,Josh reached a total of $134,000 before the deadline.“The momentum just kept going,and we decided to do more,”he said.“Josh’s Penny House”is being built by Habitat for Humanity in the city of Oshawa,along with 24 new townhouses.Josh has helped with some of the construction,as have other volunteers.He will choose the family that moves into the unit.
Next year,the 17-year-old will head to college in British Columbia,Canada’s westernmost province.As a 11-year-old kid when starting fundraising,Josh was able to send a powerful message across the world.No matter how old you are,if you have a dream and are willing to do anything to achieve it,it can come true.
21.Which word can best describe Josh Morrison in Paragraph 2
A.Cautious. B.Straightforward.
C.Open-minded. D.Determined.
22.Why were the Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner event held in Uxbridge
A.To attain his goal.
B.To call for more attention.
C.To win approval from the locals.
D.To find sponsors for a family.
23.What does the underlined sentence in Para.4 mean
A.He received continuous donations.
B.His project became more popular.
C.He got more support from his family.
D.The result was beyond expectations.
24.What can be the best title for the text
A.Kindness from a Company
B.The Penny House Dream
C.An Astonishing Fundraiser
D.A Boy with a Warm Heart
B
When people make travel decisions regarding destinations,recreation usually sits at the top of the most considered factors.But in recent years,with a rising awareness of health,travelers are beginning to upgrade their expectations.We have selected several places around China that have a perfect combination of recreation and health,in case that is what you have in mind for your next holiday.
Beijing Olympic Park
Located at the north end of the Beijing central axis line,Beijing Olympic Park witnessed the glory of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Apart from visiting the renowned Bird’s Nest and Water Cube,you can try some leisure and sports activities.
Wanlong Ski Resort,North China’s Hebei Province
Wanlong Ski Resort in Shijiazhuang City is nicknamed “heaven for ski lovers”.The 2022 Winter Olympics will be held here,which will boost ski development and tourism activities in Hebei Province.If you happen to be a skiing fan,try the professional trails here!
Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center,East China’s Shandong Province
The Olympic sailing center has become a new landmark in Qingdao,a coastal city in East China’s Shandong Province.It was a host venue of the sailing games for the 29th Olympics in 2008 and the 13th Paralymic Games.You could visit the match venue and enjoy a cruise around Qingdao.
Shapotou,Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Shapotou scenic zone in Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is a transition zone between grassland and deserts.Apart from its unique natural landscape,Shapotou offers a sports program like sand skiing and rafting across the Yellow River.
Wulong Karst Region in Chongqing
Wulong is about 130 kilometers from downtown Chongqing.The 2,900-square-kilometer district boasts karsts,caves,forests,springs and primitive wilderness.UNESCO named Wulong’s karsts as a World Natural Heritage in 2007.Sports options here include mountain climbing and hiking.
25.What is the text mainly about
A.The popular destinations to go for a holiday.
B.The explanation for the emergence of sports tourism.
C.Introducing the features of some sports traveling destinations.
D.Recommending some places with sports features to go for a holiday.
26.If you want to experience the beautiful scenery and sand skiing,you can go to .
A.Shapotou
B.Wanlong Ski Resort
C.Wulong Karst Region
D.Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center
27.What’s the unique feature of Wulong Karst Region in Chongqing
A.It has grassland and deserts.
B.Tourists can enjoy sports activities there.
C.It was named as a World Natural Heritage.
D.People can do rafting in Wulong Karst Region.
C
Who’s in control of your life Who’s pulling your strings For the majority of us,it’s other people—society,colleagues,friends,family or our community.We learned this way of operating when we were very young,of course.We were brainwashed.We discovered that feeling important and feeling accepted was a nice experience and so we learned to do everything we could to make other people like us.As Oscar Wilde puts it,“Most people are other people.Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions,their lives a mimicry,their passions a quotation.”
So when people tell us how wonderful we are,it makes us feel good.We long for this good feeling like a drug—we are addicted to it and seek it out wherever we can.Therefore,we are so eager for the approval of others that we live unhappy and limited lives,failing to do the things we really want to.Just as drug addicts and alcoholics live worsening lives to keep getting their fix we worsen our own existence to get our own constant fix of approval.
But,just as with any drug,there is a price to pay.The price of the approval drug is freedom—the freedom to be ourselves.The truth is that we cannot control what other people think.People have their own agenda,and they come with their own baggage and,in the end,they’re more interested in themselves than in you.Furthermore,if we try to live by the opinions of others,we will build our life on sinking sand.Everyone has a different way of thinking,and people change their opinions all the time.The person who tries to please everyone will only end up getting tired and probably pleasing no one in the process.
So how can we take back control I think there’s only one way—make a conscious decision to stop caring what other people think.We should guide ourselves by means of a set of values—not values imposed from the outside by others,but innate values which come from within.If we are driven by these values and not by the changing opinions and value systems of others,we will live a more authentic,effective,purposeful and happy life.
28.It can be concluded from the passage that .
A.it’s better to follow others’ opinions
B.it’s important to accept others’ comments
C.we shouldn’t change our own decision
D.we shouldn’t care too much what others think
29.The author tries to persuade the readers to accept his arguments mainly by .
A.discussing questions
B.making suggestions
C.analyzing causes and effects
D.providing examples and facts
30.What Oscar Wilde says implies that .
A.most people have a variety of thoughts
B.we have thoughts similar to those of others
C.other people’s thoughts are more important
D.most people’s thoughts are affected by others
31.What does the author try to argue in the third paragraph
A.The price of taking the drug is freedom.
B.We may lose ourselves to win the approval of others.
C.We need to pay for what we want to get.
D.Changing opinions may cost us our freedom.
D
Think back to when you were in a classroom,and the teacher set a difficult problem.Which of the two following answers is closer to the way you reacted
A: Oh no,this is too hard for me.I’m not even going to seriously try.
B: Ah,this is quite difficult but I like to push myself.Even if I don’t get the answer right,maybe I’ll learn something in the attempt.
The psychologist Carol Dweck of Stanford University gave a group of children problems that were slightly too hard.One group reacted positively,said they loved challenge and understood that their abilities could be developed.She says they had a “growth mindset”.But another group felt that their intelligence was being judged and they had failed.They had a “fixed mindset” and were unable to imagine improving.
Professor Dweck believes that,for years,children have been praised for their intelligence or talent,but this makes them sensitive to failure.They want to please by getting high grades,without interest in learning.The solution is to praise the process that children are engaged in: making an effort,using learning methods and improving.This way they will become better and achieve more.
Psychologists have been testing these theories.Students were taught that if they left their comfort zone and learned something new and difficult,they will be more intelligent.These students made faster progress than a control group.In another study,unsuccessful school children were using growth mindset techniques for a year.The results were astonishing.They came top in a regional test,beating children from much more advanced background.These children had previously felt that making an effort was a sign of being stupid,but they came to see it as the key to learning.
So,back to our original question.If you answered B,well done—you already have a growth mindset.If A,don’t worry;everyone is capable of becoming better with a little effort and self-awareness.
32.What makes the students with fixed mindset fail
A.Lacking imagination.
B.Negative attitudes.
C.Poor judgment.
D.Low intelligence.
33.What does the underlined word “it” in the last but one paragraph refer to
A.Making an effort. B.The regional test.
C.The background. D.The comfort zone.
34.What is the purpose of the author mentioning the two answers at the beginning
A.To give an example.
B.To teach how to react.
C.To draw a conclusion.
D.To introduce the topic.
35.Which aspect should be praised according to Professor Dweck
A.Talent. B.High grades.
C.Hard-working. D.Achievement.
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。
It is an old expression about some people who are highly motivated about work in itself with the opposite view of someone who works to live. 36 But answering it honestly and accurately is critical to making intelligent career choices,and to your ultimate happiness in life.Unfortunately,many people lack the self-knowledge and realistic expectations necessary to address this vital issue properly.
Certain people,it is said,live to work.Their lives center on their work or careers and that achievement in their professions is a major source of satisfaction and meaning in their lives. 37 In some cases,achieving huge levels of pay is considered more as a means of proving your worth than it is for the money itself.
By contrast,other people work to live.These people view their work or careers largely as toil whose purpose is to earn the money necessary to support themselves and their dependents.Their real interests lie elsewhere. 38 Some of these people try to cut corners,to gain the maximum pay for the minimum amount of effort.Others do indeed take great pride in their work and put great effort into doing their jobs well,but their jobs simply are not the centers of their lives.
39 Examples abound in individuals who lose their native passion for work because they cannot find an adequate position or pay in their preferred fields of endeavor.When they settle for jobs in other fields,they often do so strictly for benefits,such as compensation (补偿). 40
A.It’s critical to understand it.
B.Money may not be a motivation.
C.They may develop a same attitude.
D.And their work or careers are only means to an end,not an end in itself.
E.There is no right or wrong answer to the question of which attitude is better.
F.The answer for a given individual may differ based on his or her circumstances.
G.Many individuals used to work to live but after a change of career start living to work.
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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was teaching creative writing at a high school,when Micky gave me a note from his mother.It 41 his absence from class the day before.
I had seen Micky himself writing the note.Most parental-excuse notes I received were penned by my 42 .The forged(伪造的)excuse notes made a large pile,with writing that ranged from imaginative to crazy.The 43 didn’t realize honest excuse notes were usually 44 .
The students always more brilliant when they 45 excuse notes rather than on any subject.“The excuse notes are 46 to be written by parents,but actually they are not.True,Micky ” The students looked at me 47 .
There will be the first class to study the 48 of the excuse notes.Everyone smiled.“Used your 49 to try best.” 50 went down.Pens raced 51 paper.For the first time ever I saw students so 52 in their writing.
The next day everyone had excuse notes.Heated discussions followed.The headmaster entered the classroom and walked 53 ,looking at papers,and then asked me to his office.My heart 54 .
He 55 my hand,“Your job was great.Those kids were writing on the college level.Thank you.”
41.A.explained B.described
C.introduced D.announced
42.A.parents B.students
C.teachers D.partners
43.A.editors B.readers
C.writers D.speakers
44.A.true B.false
C.easy D.dull
45.A.produced B.considered
C.imagined D.delivered
46.A.designed B.collected
C.supposed D.improved
47.A.eagerly B.nervously
C.excitedly D.coldly
48.A.form B.difficulty
C.meaning D.art
49.A.devotion B.imagination
C.concentration D.information
50.A.Hands B.Eyes
C.Heads D.Ears
51.A.across B.with
C.against D.behind
52.A.curious B.careful
C.casual D.calm
53.A.day and night B.in and out
C.now and then D.up and down
54.A.sank B.rose
C.flew D.hurt
55.A.watched B.taught
C.shook D.caught
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。
Students have responsibility to learn well and pay more attention to learning.If a long reading assignment (任务)is given,56. (instruct)expect students to be familiar 57. information in the reading even if they do not discuss it in class or take an examination.
The ideal student 58. (consider)to be one who is motivated to learn for the sake of learning,not the one interested only in getting high 59. (grade).Sometimes homework is returned with brief 60. (write)comments but without a grade.Even if a grade is not given,the student is responsible for learning the material distributed.
When research is distributed,the professor expects the student to take it 61. (active)and to complete it with minimum guidance.It is the students’ responsibility to find books in the library.Professors do not have the time 62. (explain)how a university library works.Professors will help students 63. need them,but prefer that their students should not be too dependent on them.In the United States,professors have many other duties besides 64. (teach),such as regulative or research work.Therefore,the time that a professor can spend with a student outside of class is limited.If a student has problems with classroom work,the student should either approach a professor during office hours 65. make an appointment.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是李华,你校英语俱乐部将于下周六下午3:00在二楼报告大厅举办舞会(prom)。你是服务志愿者,但因故不能按时参加,请你用英语给组织者Mr White写一封道歉信,内容包括:
1.表示歉意;
2.解释原因;
3.已将志愿者工作安排他人完成。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加内容,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr White,
I’m Li Hua,a volunteer of the English Club.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Last summer when my family was road tripping to Montana we arrived in Great Falls late one night.The kids had fallen asleep in the car,so my husband went and checked in while I stayed with the kids.When he returned with the room keys,we woke up our children and took them out of the car,through the hotel,up the elevators and into our guest room.We kept the room dark,leaving only the entry light on,and quickly put the kids into bed hoping they’d drift back to sleep.
My husband went to put our waters in the mini-fridge only to notice some beers.“That’s strange”,he said and I agreed,but having discovered left-behind drinks in hotel fridges in the past,I didn’t think much about it.I figured the housekeepers had forgotten to check it.In the meantime,my husband ran to the store and I went into the bathroom to get ready for bed.As I washed my face,I looked down to see cardboard beer containers in the trash.I felt my heart begin to pound.We were in someone else’s room!
Now panicked,I checked the closet.Nothing.I then went to the dresser drawers.Nothing.My eyes scanned the door room’s floor and there it was:A black bag that looked like one of ours.But it wasn’t!
I immediately called the front desk and the waitress in charge responded with an“Oh,my God!This is not good!”
By now the kids were wide-awake,jumping on the beds as I was trying to put all of our things back into our oversized suitcase.Just while we were packing our things,I heard someone was unlocking the door,which made my heart beating wildly.
Paragraph 1:
The door opened and in came a young man.
Paragraph 2:
I didn’t know how to deal with the matter but luckily the cleaning lady arrived out of breath.
参考答案
【听力】
M:What are you doing
W:Look at me.I look so old!I look as if I were thirty.
M:Come on!Stop being so vain.You look great!You are beautiful!
B
W:Good afternoon.Can I help you,sir
M:Well,I made a reservation last week for this American couple by the name of Benjamin.Here they are.
W:A minute,please.Benjamin... Oh,yes,here it is.One double-room for a whole week.Here is the registration card.
C
W:Hello,you must be new in town.I didn’t see you in the neighbourhood.
M:Yes,I did just move in.
W:How do you like it here
M:There are many opportunities for people.I know my life will be better here.
A
M:Good evening,this is your pilot once again.We will be entering a period of turbulence in about five minutes,so I would ask you to return to your seats and fasten your seatbelts.
W:John,be quick to come back and sit down.
C
M:I need a taxi,please.
W:We have various transportation services.Would you prefer a private vehicle
M:No,thanks.A taxi is just fine.And I’d like to be picked up as soon as possible.
W:I see.A taxi will be here shortly,sir.
B
W:Jared,I just heard about your father.How is he doing Did he get a high fever or heart attack
M:He’s in the hospital resting.The doctors didn’t give a clear answer yet.
W:I’m so sorry to hear that.But this is a good hospital.I’m sure they will do whatever they can.
M:I hope so.
W:You must feel really worried right now.But you know your dad is a fighter.
M:Yeah.I think my mom is the most worried.I’m basically worried about how she is doing.
W:Where is she right now
M:She’s in the hospital with my dad.I have to go back tonight.
W:Hey,I’ll go with you.
M:You don’t have to.
W:It’s really no problem.
M:OK.Let’s go right after dinner.
B
B
W:I heard you’re moving to New York.
M:Yes.I’ve got an offer in upstate New York.
W:Oh,that’s great!But I’m going to miss you.
M:Me,too.Let’s keep in touch.
W:Yeah.Don’t forget to drop me a line when you settle down.
M:Trust me,I won’t.I’ll keep you posted.
W:You have my address
M:Well,I have your e-mail address.
W:All right!I look forward to hearing from you soon.Good luck!
A
C
M:What are you going to do after you return from Washington
W:I’m going to stay in the city.
M:What will you do all day
W:I’m going to work with my father at the store.In the evening,I’ll read books.On weekends,I’ll go to the beach with my family.
M:Have you ever worked
W:No,but I can learn.What are you going to do this summer
M:I’m going to camp.I’ve gone to camp for four summers.
W:I’ve never gone to camp.What do you do there
M:We do many things.In the morning,we go swimming and boating.In the afternoon,we play basketball or tennis.We sit around a campfire at night.We sing or tell stories.
W:That sounds wonderful.
M:It is wonderful.What’s John going to do this summer
W:I think he’s going to the mountains with his parents.
M:Well,so long,Mary.Have fun.
A
B
C
Healthy relationships allow you to express your individuality,bring out the best in both of you,and encourage growth.Especially if you are in a new relationship,it’s best to set a foundation for a positive and healthy relationship from the start.There are two pieces of advice on it.
The first one,speak up.Don’t expect your partner to be able to read your mind or “figure it out.” If you have a need or want to express something,you need to communicate it yourself.It’s not fair to you or your partner when you don’t communicate your needs.Likewise,don’t hold in the things that bother you.If you don’t know how to start a conversation,say,“There’s something on my mind and I’d like it if you listened.” You can also say,“Something is bothering me and I feel like we should talk about it.”
The second one,listen intently.Part of a healthy relationship is knowing when to talk and when to listen.Develop your listening skills by not interrupting and letting your partner finish their thoughts and feelings.Truly listen,and don’t try to come up with a response while your partner is talking.Use active listening skills by reflecting the content and emotions of what your partner is saying.
A
A
B
C
M:Hi,Susan.Wow!Where did you get all of this stuff
W:I bought it.And the widescreen TV...and my new DVD player.Here,let me show you my stereo.You can really rock the house with this one.
M:But where did you get the money to buy all these You didn’t borrow money from Mom and Dad again,did you
W:Of course not.I got it with my student credit card.
M:A student credit card How in the world did you get one of these
W:I got an application in the mail.Times are changing,and having a credit card helps you build a credit rating,control spending,and even buy things that you can’t pay with cash...
M:I don’t want to hear it.It sounds you’ve spent yourself in a hole.Anyway,student credit cards just lead to impulse spending...as I can see here.And the interest rates of student credit cards are usually sky-high,and if you miss a payment,the rates,well,just jump!Let’s sit down and talk about how you’re going to pay things back,and maybe we can come up with a budget that will help you get out of this mess.That’s the least I can do.
B
A
C
C
【阅读】
21-24DAAB
25-27DAC
28-31DCDB
32-35BADC
【七选五】
36~40 EBDFG
【完型】
41-45ABCDA
46-50CBDBC
51-55ABDAC
【语法填空】
56.instructors
57.with
58.is considered
59.grades
60.written
61.actively
62.to explain
63.who/that
64.teaching
65.or
【应用文】
Dear Mr White,
I am Li Hua,a volunteer of the English club.I’m writing this letter to express my sincere apology to you for being absent from the prom to be held next Saturday.Now I give you my explanation.
The reason why I can’t take part in the prom is that I suddenly fall ill.My parents sent me to hospital,and I have to stay there for a week.Therefore,I can’t attend the prom.As for my volunteer work,I have appointed my classmate Tom to serve as a volunteer.
I sincerely hope that you can consider my situation and accept my apologies.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【读后续写】
Paragraph 1:
The door opened and in came a young man.Seeing us packing our things into our suitcase,he was shocked and angry.I tried to explain what had happened.However,he wouldn’t listen to me.He talked with me in a loud voice,making my kids frightened.The kids began to cry.Just at that time my husband returned,with some things bought from the store in his hands.Thinking the young man was unfriendly,he started to quarrel with him.
Paragraph 2:
I didn’t know how to deal with the matter but luckily the cleaning lady arrived out of breath.Watching the cleaning lady,all of us stopped talking.She explained that her mother became badly ill last night,which contributed to her fault.After explaining the reason to us,the cleaning lady burst into tears.The young man,my husband and I,even my kids,tried to comfort the cleaning lady.We said sorry to each other.The special experience in someone else’s room made me realize forgiveness is a kind of virtue.
(时间:120分钟 满分: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.What is the woman worried about
A.Her age. B.Her looks. C.Her job.
2.Where are the speakers
A.In a restaurant.
B.In a hospital.
C.In a hotel.
3.What are the speakers talking about
A.Their neighborhood.
B.Their life.
C.Their work.
4.What is the man doing
A.Welcoming the passengers on the flight.
B.Wishing the passengers a happy travel.
C.Giving a warning message to the passengers.
5.What kind of transportation does the man prefer
A.Private vehicle. B.Taxi. C.Subway.
第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.Who is in the hospital
A.The man’s friend.
B.The man’s father.
C.The woman’s mother.
7.When will the man go to the hospital
A.Right away.
B.Right after dinner.
C.After class tomorrow.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.What did the woman expect the man to do
A.To write to her.
B.To send a gift to her.
C.To miss her every day.
9.How will the man keep in touch with the woman
A.Paying a visit.
B.Making calls.
C.Sending e-mails.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What will the woman do in the evening
A.Read books.
B.Sing songs.
C.Tell stories.
11.What will the man do this summer
A.Work at the store.
B.Go to camp.
C.Go to the mountains.
12.How many times have the man gone camping
A.2. B.9. C.4.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What is the speaker talking about
A.How to build a healthy relationship.
B.How to read others’ mind.
C.How to develop your listening skills.
14.How many suggestions are referred to
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.
15.What isn’t referred to in the passage
A.Speak up.
B.Appreciate each other.
C.Listen intently.
16.Which is impolite when making a conversation
A.Let others finish their thoughts.
B.Reflect when others are speaking.
C.Hold in the things that bother you.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.Where are the speakers
A.In an entertainment centre.
B.In the woman’s room.
C.In the man’s room.
18.Why did the woman obtain a student credit card
A.To establish a good credit rating.
B.To buy things at a discount.
C.To stop borrowing from her parents.
19.What are the interest rates on student cards
A.Reasonable. B.Low. C.High.
20.What is the man going to do for the woman
A.Help her find a better paying job.
B.Apply for a low-interest student credit card for her.
C.Teach her how to solve her financial problem.
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Josh Morrison,17,dreamed of raising $100,000 to build a home for a low-income family.After years of hard work,his dream has come true.The house is now in the early stages of building.
Six years ago,Josh and his dad went into a Habitat for Humanity Restore,a home improvement store and donation center run by the nonprofit organization.They were there to buy a sink.Josh,then 11,also noticed a collection of pennies.“I instantly felt the urge to help out with that,” he said.Josh set a fundraising deadline of four years.Many people doubted whether he could reach his goal of $100,000,but it didn’t shake his faith.He raised money at his school and other nearby schools.He collected money from neighbours,got publicity from local newspapers,and placed cans in stores so that people could donate extra change.
Josh’s fundraising efforts began to produce results.Still,there were challenges.Four months before his deadline,he was $30,000 short.He decided to hold Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner in Uxbridge,which is in the province of Ontario.The event raised $19,000.
“I didn’t care how long it took me,”Josh said.“I would raise $100,000.” With three weeks left,a company called Josh’s house,offering to donate $18,000.Eventually,Josh reached a total of $134,000 before the deadline.“The momentum just kept going,and we decided to do more,”he said.“Josh’s Penny House”is being built by Habitat for Humanity in the city of Oshawa,along with 24 new townhouses.Josh has helped with some of the construction,as have other volunteers.He will choose the family that moves into the unit.
Next year,the 17-year-old will head to college in British Columbia,Canada’s westernmost province.As a 11-year-old kid when starting fundraising,Josh was able to send a powerful message across the world.No matter how old you are,if you have a dream and are willing to do anything to achieve it,it can come true.
21.Which word can best describe Josh Morrison in Paragraph 2
A.Cautious. B.Straightforward.
C.Open-minded. D.Determined.
22.Why were the Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner event held in Uxbridge
A.To attain his goal.
B.To call for more attention.
C.To win approval from the locals.
D.To find sponsors for a family.
23.What does the underlined sentence in Para.4 mean
A.He received continuous donations.
B.His project became more popular.
C.He got more support from his family.
D.The result was beyond expectations.
24.What can be the best title for the text
A.Kindness from a Company
B.The Penny House Dream
C.An Astonishing Fundraiser
D.A Boy with a Warm Heart
B
When people make travel decisions regarding destinations,recreation usually sits at the top of the most considered factors.But in recent years,with a rising awareness of health,travelers are beginning to upgrade their expectations.We have selected several places around China that have a perfect combination of recreation and health,in case that is what you have in mind for your next holiday.
Beijing Olympic Park
Located at the north end of the Beijing central axis line,Beijing Olympic Park witnessed the glory of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Apart from visiting the renowned Bird’s Nest and Water Cube,you can try some leisure and sports activities.
Wanlong Ski Resort,North China’s Hebei Province
Wanlong Ski Resort in Shijiazhuang City is nicknamed “heaven for ski lovers”.The 2022 Winter Olympics will be held here,which will boost ski development and tourism activities in Hebei Province.If you happen to be a skiing fan,try the professional trails here!
Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center,East China’s Shandong Province
The Olympic sailing center has become a new landmark in Qingdao,a coastal city in East China’s Shandong Province.It was a host venue of the sailing games for the 29th Olympics in 2008 and the 13th Paralymic Games.You could visit the match venue and enjoy a cruise around Qingdao.
Shapotou,Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Shapotou scenic zone in Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is a transition zone between grassland and deserts.Apart from its unique natural landscape,Shapotou offers a sports program like sand skiing and rafting across the Yellow River.
Wulong Karst Region in Chongqing
Wulong is about 130 kilometers from downtown Chongqing.The 2,900-square-kilometer district boasts karsts,caves,forests,springs and primitive wilderness.UNESCO named Wulong’s karsts as a World Natural Heritage in 2007.Sports options here include mountain climbing and hiking.
25.What is the text mainly about
A.The popular destinations to go for a holiday.
B.The explanation for the emergence of sports tourism.
C.Introducing the features of some sports traveling destinations.
D.Recommending some places with sports features to go for a holiday.
26.If you want to experience the beautiful scenery and sand skiing,you can go to .
A.Shapotou
B.Wanlong Ski Resort
C.Wulong Karst Region
D.Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center
27.What’s the unique feature of Wulong Karst Region in Chongqing
A.It has grassland and deserts.
B.Tourists can enjoy sports activities there.
C.It was named as a World Natural Heritage.
D.People can do rafting in Wulong Karst Region.
C
Who’s in control of your life Who’s pulling your strings For the majority of us,it’s other people—society,colleagues,friends,family or our community.We learned this way of operating when we were very young,of course.We were brainwashed.We discovered that feeling important and feeling accepted was a nice experience and so we learned to do everything we could to make other people like us.As Oscar Wilde puts it,“Most people are other people.Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions,their lives a mimicry,their passions a quotation.”
So when people tell us how wonderful we are,it makes us feel good.We long for this good feeling like a drug—we are addicted to it and seek it out wherever we can.Therefore,we are so eager for the approval of others that we live unhappy and limited lives,failing to do the things we really want to.Just as drug addicts and alcoholics live worsening lives to keep getting their fix we worsen our own existence to get our own constant fix of approval.
But,just as with any drug,there is a price to pay.The price of the approval drug is freedom—the freedom to be ourselves.The truth is that we cannot control what other people think.People have their own agenda,and they come with their own baggage and,in the end,they’re more interested in themselves than in you.Furthermore,if we try to live by the opinions of others,we will build our life on sinking sand.Everyone has a different way of thinking,and people change their opinions all the time.The person who tries to please everyone will only end up getting tired and probably pleasing no one in the process.
So how can we take back control I think there’s only one way—make a conscious decision to stop caring what other people think.We should guide ourselves by means of a set of values—not values imposed from the outside by others,but innate values which come from within.If we are driven by these values and not by the changing opinions and value systems of others,we will live a more authentic,effective,purposeful and happy life.
28.It can be concluded from the passage that .
A.it’s better to follow others’ opinions
B.it’s important to accept others’ comments
C.we shouldn’t change our own decision
D.we shouldn’t care too much what others think
29.The author tries to persuade the readers to accept his arguments mainly by .
A.discussing questions
B.making suggestions
C.analyzing causes and effects
D.providing examples and facts
30.What Oscar Wilde says implies that .
A.most people have a variety of thoughts
B.we have thoughts similar to those of others
C.other people’s thoughts are more important
D.most people’s thoughts are affected by others
31.What does the author try to argue in the third paragraph
A.The price of taking the drug is freedom.
B.We may lose ourselves to win the approval of others.
C.We need to pay for what we want to get.
D.Changing opinions may cost us our freedom.
D
Think back to when you were in a classroom,and the teacher set a difficult problem.Which of the two following answers is closer to the way you reacted
A: Oh no,this is too hard for me.I’m not even going to seriously try.
B: Ah,this is quite difficult but I like to push myself.Even if I don’t get the answer right,maybe I’ll learn something in the attempt.
The psychologist Carol Dweck of Stanford University gave a group of children problems that were slightly too hard.One group reacted positively,said they loved challenge and understood that their abilities could be developed.She says they had a “growth mindset”.But another group felt that their intelligence was being judged and they had failed.They had a “fixed mindset” and were unable to imagine improving.
Professor Dweck believes that,for years,children have been praised for their intelligence or talent,but this makes them sensitive to failure.They want to please by getting high grades,without interest in learning.The solution is to praise the process that children are engaged in: making an effort,using learning methods and improving.This way they will become better and achieve more.
Psychologists have been testing these theories.Students were taught that if they left their comfort zone and learned something new and difficult,they will be more intelligent.These students made faster progress than a control group.In another study,unsuccessful school children were using growth mindset techniques for a year.The results were astonishing.They came top in a regional test,beating children from much more advanced background.These children had previously felt that making an effort was a sign of being stupid,but they came to see it as the key to learning.
So,back to our original question.If you answered B,well done—you already have a growth mindset.If A,don’t worry;everyone is capable of becoming better with a little effort and self-awareness.
32.What makes the students with fixed mindset fail
A.Lacking imagination.
B.Negative attitudes.
C.Poor judgment.
D.Low intelligence.
33.What does the underlined word “it” in the last but one paragraph refer to
A.Making an effort. B.The regional test.
C.The background. D.The comfort zone.
34.What is the purpose of the author mentioning the two answers at the beginning
A.To give an example.
B.To teach how to react.
C.To draw a conclusion.
D.To introduce the topic.
35.Which aspect should be praised according to Professor Dweck
A.Talent. B.High grades.
C.Hard-working. D.Achievement.
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。
It is an old expression about some people who are highly motivated about work in itself with the opposite view of someone who works to live. 36 But answering it honestly and accurately is critical to making intelligent career choices,and to your ultimate happiness in life.Unfortunately,many people lack the self-knowledge and realistic expectations necessary to address this vital issue properly.
Certain people,it is said,live to work.Their lives center on their work or careers and that achievement in their professions is a major source of satisfaction and meaning in their lives. 37 In some cases,achieving huge levels of pay is considered more as a means of proving your worth than it is for the money itself.
By contrast,other people work to live.These people view their work or careers largely as toil whose purpose is to earn the money necessary to support themselves and their dependents.Their real interests lie elsewhere. 38 Some of these people try to cut corners,to gain the maximum pay for the minimum amount of effort.Others do indeed take great pride in their work and put great effort into doing their jobs well,but their jobs simply are not the centers of their lives.
39 Examples abound in individuals who lose their native passion for work because they cannot find an adequate position or pay in their preferred fields of endeavor.When they settle for jobs in other fields,they often do so strictly for benefits,such as compensation (补偿). 40
A.It’s critical to understand it.
B.Money may not be a motivation.
C.They may develop a same attitude.
D.And their work or careers are only means to an end,not an end in itself.
E.There is no right or wrong answer to the question of which attitude is better.
F.The answer for a given individual may differ based on his or her circumstances.
G.Many individuals used to work to live but after a change of career start living to work.
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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was teaching creative writing at a high school,when Micky gave me a note from his mother.It 41 his absence from class the day before.
I had seen Micky himself writing the note.Most parental-excuse notes I received were penned by my 42 .The forged(伪造的)excuse notes made a large pile,with writing that ranged from imaginative to crazy.The 43 didn’t realize honest excuse notes were usually 44 .
The students always more brilliant when they 45 excuse notes rather than on any subject.“The excuse notes are 46 to be written by parents,but actually they are not.True,Micky ” The students looked at me 47 .
There will be the first class to study the 48 of the excuse notes.Everyone smiled.“Used your 49 to try best.” 50 went down.Pens raced 51 paper.For the first time ever I saw students so 52 in their writing.
The next day everyone had excuse notes.Heated discussions followed.The headmaster entered the classroom and walked 53 ,looking at papers,and then asked me to his office.My heart 54 .
He 55 my hand,“Your job was great.Those kids were writing on the college level.Thank you.”
41.A.explained B.described
C.introduced D.announced
42.A.parents B.students
C.teachers D.partners
43.A.editors B.readers
C.writers D.speakers
44.A.true B.false
C.easy D.dull
45.A.produced B.considered
C.imagined D.delivered
46.A.designed B.collected
C.supposed D.improved
47.A.eagerly B.nervously
C.excitedly D.coldly
48.A.form B.difficulty
C.meaning D.art
49.A.devotion B.imagination
C.concentration D.information
50.A.Hands B.Eyes
C.Heads D.Ears
51.A.across B.with
C.against D.behind
52.A.curious B.careful
C.casual D.calm
53.A.day and night B.in and out
C.now and then D.up and down
54.A.sank B.rose
C.flew D.hurt
55.A.watched B.taught
C.shook D.caught
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。
Students have responsibility to learn well and pay more attention to learning.If a long reading assignment (任务)is given,56. (instruct)expect students to be familiar 57. information in the reading even if they do not discuss it in class or take an examination.
The ideal student 58. (consider)to be one who is motivated to learn for the sake of learning,not the one interested only in getting high 59. (grade).Sometimes homework is returned with brief 60. (write)comments but without a grade.Even if a grade is not given,the student is responsible for learning the material distributed.
When research is distributed,the professor expects the student to take it 61. (active)and to complete it with minimum guidance.It is the students’ responsibility to find books in the library.Professors do not have the time 62. (explain)how a university library works.Professors will help students 63. need them,but prefer that their students should not be too dependent on them.In the United States,professors have many other duties besides 64. (teach),such as regulative or research work.Therefore,the time that a professor can spend with a student outside of class is limited.If a student has problems with classroom work,the student should either approach a professor during office hours 65. make an appointment.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是李华,你校英语俱乐部将于下周六下午3:00在二楼报告大厅举办舞会(prom)。你是服务志愿者,但因故不能按时参加,请你用英语给组织者Mr White写一封道歉信,内容包括:
1.表示歉意;
2.解释原因;
3.已将志愿者工作安排他人完成。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加内容,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr White,
I’m Li Hua,a volunteer of the English Club.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Last summer when my family was road tripping to Montana we arrived in Great Falls late one night.The kids had fallen asleep in the car,so my husband went and checked in while I stayed with the kids.When he returned with the room keys,we woke up our children and took them out of the car,through the hotel,up the elevators and into our guest room.We kept the room dark,leaving only the entry light on,and quickly put the kids into bed hoping they’d drift back to sleep.
My husband went to put our waters in the mini-fridge only to notice some beers.“That’s strange”,he said and I agreed,but having discovered left-behind drinks in hotel fridges in the past,I didn’t think much about it.I figured the housekeepers had forgotten to check it.In the meantime,my husband ran to the store and I went into the bathroom to get ready for bed.As I washed my face,I looked down to see cardboard beer containers in the trash.I felt my heart begin to pound.We were in someone else’s room!
Now panicked,I checked the closet.Nothing.I then went to the dresser drawers.Nothing.My eyes scanned the door room’s floor and there it was:A black bag that looked like one of ours.But it wasn’t!
I immediately called the front desk and the waitress in charge responded with an“Oh,my God!This is not good!”
By now the kids were wide-awake,jumping on the beds as I was trying to put all of our things back into our oversized suitcase.Just while we were packing our things,I heard someone was unlocking the door,which made my heart beating wildly.
Paragraph 1:
The door opened and in came a young man.
Paragraph 2:
I didn’t know how to deal with the matter but luckily the cleaning lady arrived out of breath.
参考答案
【听力】
M:What are you doing
W:Look at me.I look so old!I look as if I were thirty.
M:Come on!Stop being so vain.You look great!You are beautiful!
B
W:Good afternoon.Can I help you,sir
M:Well,I made a reservation last week for this American couple by the name of Benjamin.Here they are.
W:A minute,please.Benjamin... Oh,yes,here it is.One double-room for a whole week.Here is the registration card.
C
W:Hello,you must be new in town.I didn’t see you in the neighbourhood.
M:Yes,I did just move in.
W:How do you like it here
M:There are many opportunities for people.I know my life will be better here.
A
M:Good evening,this is your pilot once again.We will be entering a period of turbulence in about five minutes,so I would ask you to return to your seats and fasten your seatbelts.
W:John,be quick to come back and sit down.
C
M:I need a taxi,please.
W:We have various transportation services.Would you prefer a private vehicle
M:No,thanks.A taxi is just fine.And I’d like to be picked up as soon as possible.
W:I see.A taxi will be here shortly,sir.
B
W:Jared,I just heard about your father.How is he doing Did he get a high fever or heart attack
M:He’s in the hospital resting.The doctors didn’t give a clear answer yet.
W:I’m so sorry to hear that.But this is a good hospital.I’m sure they will do whatever they can.
M:I hope so.
W:You must feel really worried right now.But you know your dad is a fighter.
M:Yeah.I think my mom is the most worried.I’m basically worried about how she is doing.
W:Where is she right now
M:She’s in the hospital with my dad.I have to go back tonight.
W:Hey,I’ll go with you.
M:You don’t have to.
W:It’s really no problem.
M:OK.Let’s go right after dinner.
B
B
W:I heard you’re moving to New York.
M:Yes.I’ve got an offer in upstate New York.
W:Oh,that’s great!But I’m going to miss you.
M:Me,too.Let’s keep in touch.
W:Yeah.Don’t forget to drop me a line when you settle down.
M:Trust me,I won’t.I’ll keep you posted.
W:You have my address
M:Well,I have your e-mail address.
W:All right!I look forward to hearing from you soon.Good luck!
A
C
M:What are you going to do after you return from Washington
W:I’m going to stay in the city.
M:What will you do all day
W:I’m going to work with my father at the store.In the evening,I’ll read books.On weekends,I’ll go to the beach with my family.
M:Have you ever worked
W:No,but I can learn.What are you going to do this summer
M:I’m going to camp.I’ve gone to camp for four summers.
W:I’ve never gone to camp.What do you do there
M:We do many things.In the morning,we go swimming and boating.In the afternoon,we play basketball or tennis.We sit around a campfire at night.We sing or tell stories.
W:That sounds wonderful.
M:It is wonderful.What’s John going to do this summer
W:I think he’s going to the mountains with his parents.
M:Well,so long,Mary.Have fun.
A
B
C
Healthy relationships allow you to express your individuality,bring out the best in both of you,and encourage growth.Especially if you are in a new relationship,it’s best to set a foundation for a positive and healthy relationship from the start.There are two pieces of advice on it.
The first one,speak up.Don’t expect your partner to be able to read your mind or “figure it out.” If you have a need or want to express something,you need to communicate it yourself.It’s not fair to you or your partner when you don’t communicate your needs.Likewise,don’t hold in the things that bother you.If you don’t know how to start a conversation,say,“There’s something on my mind and I’d like it if you listened.” You can also say,“Something is bothering me and I feel like we should talk about it.”
The second one,listen intently.Part of a healthy relationship is knowing when to talk and when to listen.Develop your listening skills by not interrupting and letting your partner finish their thoughts and feelings.Truly listen,and don’t try to come up with a response while your partner is talking.Use active listening skills by reflecting the content and emotions of what your partner is saying.
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M:Hi,Susan.Wow!Where did you get all of this stuff
W:I bought it.And the widescreen TV...and my new DVD player.Here,let me show you my stereo.You can really rock the house with this one.
M:But where did you get the money to buy all these You didn’t borrow money from Mom and Dad again,did you
W:Of course not.I got it with my student credit card.
M:A student credit card How in the world did you get one of these
W:I got an application in the mail.Times are changing,and having a credit card helps you build a credit rating,control spending,and even buy things that you can’t pay with cash...
M:I don’t want to hear it.It sounds you’ve spent yourself in a hole.Anyway,student credit cards just lead to impulse spending...as I can see here.And the interest rates of student credit cards are usually sky-high,and if you miss a payment,the rates,well,just jump!Let’s sit down and talk about how you’re going to pay things back,and maybe we can come up with a budget that will help you get out of this mess.That’s the least I can do.
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【阅读】
21-24DAAB
25-27DAC
28-31DCDB
32-35BADC
【七选五】
36~40 EBDFG
【完型】
41-45ABCDA
46-50CBDBC
51-55ABDAC
【语法填空】
56.instructors
57.with
58.is considered
59.grades
60.written
61.actively
62.to explain
63.who/that
64.teaching
65.or
【应用文】
Dear Mr White,
I am Li Hua,a volunteer of the English club.I’m writing this letter to express my sincere apology to you for being absent from the prom to be held next Saturday.Now I give you my explanation.
The reason why I can’t take part in the prom is that I suddenly fall ill.My parents sent me to hospital,and I have to stay there for a week.Therefore,I can’t attend the prom.As for my volunteer work,I have appointed my classmate Tom to serve as a volunteer.
I sincerely hope that you can consider my situation and accept my apologies.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【读后续写】
Paragraph 1:
The door opened and in came a young man.Seeing us packing our things into our suitcase,he was shocked and angry.I tried to explain what had happened.However,he wouldn’t listen to me.He talked with me in a loud voice,making my kids frightened.The kids began to cry.Just at that time my husband returned,with some things bought from the store in his hands.Thinking the young man was unfriendly,he started to quarrel with him.
Paragraph 2:
I didn’t know how to deal with the matter but luckily the cleaning lady arrived out of breath.Watching the cleaning lady,all of us stopped talking.She explained that her mother became badly ill last night,which contributed to her fault.After explaining the reason to us,the cleaning lady burst into tears.The young man,my husband and I,even my kids,tried to comfort the cleaning lady.We said sorry to each other.The special experience in someone else’s room made me realize forgiveness is a kind of virtue.