UNIT 1 学业质量检测
选择题部分
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 can we know about the man？ C
A．He dislikes the mornings.
B．He only likes the stars.
C．He likes walking at night.
2．How long will it take to get to the hospital？ B
A．About 15 minutes.
B．About 5 minutes.
C．About 10 minutes.
3．How does the woman speaker like this exam？ A
A．It's hard.
B．It's much easier.
C．It's neither too hard nor too easy.
4．What are the speakers talking about？ A
A．How to spend the summer vacation.
B．How to help Mum.
C．How to enrich the daily life.
5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
B
A．Neighbors. B．Lovers.
C．Strangers.
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 are they talking about？ C
A．The singers. B．The lyrics.
C．The CDs.
7．How does the woman like Heart Strings？ A
A．Very good. B．Very bad.
C．Uninteresting.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What word can we use to describe the boss？ B
A．Cruel. B．Strict.
C．Impatient.
9．What's the man's attitude toward the boss's firing his coworker？ A
A．Understanding. B．Annoyed.
C．Confused.
10．What's the conversation mainly about？ A
A．The man's relationship with the boss.
B．The boss's firing the co-worker.
C．The man's impression on the boss.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What will the woman do on Friday？ B
A．Help the man.
B．Give a presentation.
C．Prepare for her presentation.
12．When will the man offer to help？ C
A．This Friday. B．Next Friday.
C．Tomorrow night.
13．What's the probable relationship between the speakers？ A
A．Friends. B．Strangers.
C．Mother and son.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What does the man ask the woman to do？ B
A．Lend him some money.
B．Give him some advice.
C．Talk to Tom.
15．How much did the man lend to his friend？ B
A．200 RMB. B．500 RMB.
C．100 RMB.
16．What does the woman advise the man to do？ C
A．Argue with Tom at once.
B．Accuse Tom of stealing.
C．Talk to Tom face to face.
17．What will the man do？ A
A．Wait for some time.
B．Talk to Tom.
C．Ask Tom for money.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What are people worrying about for their children？ B
A．Their education.
B．Their independence.
C．Their freedom.
19．How did the daughter behave after her mum left？ A
A．Well. B．Badly.
C．Just so-so.
20．What does the speaker want to tell us？ C
A．Discussion of a social problem.
B．An unforgettable experience of hers.
C．Thoughts of children's early independence.
听力原文
Text 1
W：Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night
M：I prefer the sky at night because I will be able to observe the stars in the evening.If the stars are not visible, I can also enjoy beautiful streetlights.
Text 2
W：Excuse me.Are there hospitals nearby
M：Walk down this road，and take the second turn on the left.You'll find one.It's only about a five-minute walk.
Text 3
W：How are we going to pass this exam It's said it is no easier for most of us than last time.
M：We'll just study hard all night.Can you follow me
Text 4
W：The summer vacation is just around the corner.I wonder what you are going to do.
M：Help Mum with the housework，call on a few friends，and read a few books.And you
W：I will pay a visit to my former classmates.
Text 5
M：Honey，I'm sorry that I had an argument with you.
W：I don't ever want to see you again.I will return the engagement ring to you.Is that clear
Text 6
M：What CD do you listen to recently
W：I listen to one called Heart Strings.
M：What do you think of it
W：I enjoy it a lot.
M：Why
W：The singer usually writes her own songs.I like singers who write their own songs.
Text 7
W：Do you get along with your boss
M：Actually I do.She is really understanding and reasonable most of the time.There was only one time I didn't really agree with her.Once she fired one of my co-workers for drinking on the job.I felt bad for him because it is so hard to find a job these days，and he has a family to support.
W：Well，he shouldn't have been drinking on duty.It's your boss's responsibility to make sure employees are safe and also doing their jobs.
M：You're right.She was being a good boss when she fired him, but I just felt sorry for him.That's all.
W：Does this incident with your co-worker affect your relationship with your boss
M：Not really.All of us at the office respect our boss a lot.
W：You're lucky；you can get along so well with your boss.
Text 8
W：I need to help prepare for Friday's presentation.
M：I could help you with that.
W：Are you sure you have the time
M：I promise you that I have the time to do this.If I didn't, I wouldn't offer to help.
W：What would be the best time for you to help me
M：Tomorrow night would work for me.
W：Shall we just meet here
M：OK，and I'll bring some information that helped me with my presentation.
W：I'll see you then.
M：See you tomorrow night.
Text 9
M：Hey, Linda, can I talk to you for a minute I need your advice.
W：Of course.What's up
M：I lent my friend Tom 500 RMB two weeks ago，and he still hasn't paid me back.I'm confused about what to do.
W：Well, you could trust him.Maybe he just forgot about the money.
M：That's a lot of money.I'm really starting to get angry.
W：I suggest you should sit down and have a talk with Tom face to face.He really might have forgotten.
M：I think I'd better keep him at arm's length from now on.
W：Don't jump to conclusions too fast.Talk to him about it first, and then draw your conclusion.
M：OK, maybe I'll wait for another week and see what will happen.I'll keep you informed.
W：Good luck.
Text 10
W：I had been putting off the moment of independence for my daughter for months, and held back by worrying over the possible dangers until a few weeks ago I left my 9-year-old daughter home alone for the first time.It did not go as planned.My daughter was sick.My husband was out of town.And I needed to head to the drugstore—a five-minute walk away—to get some medicine for her.So I made sure my daughter knew where to find our rarely used landline phone，quizzed her on my cellphone number and instructed her not to open the front door for anyone.Then I left.Twenty minutes later I was back home.Both of us were a bit upset by the experience—her first time completely alone，with no supervising adult—but we were fine.This is part of social problems, which are arousing people's awareness.
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，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Festivals are a great way to experience a destination in a different way.Whether you are looking for a unique cultural difference or the experience of sheer joy, there is something here for everyone in this article.
St.Patrick's Day
Dublin, Ireland & New York, the USA.March 17th
It has been a cultural and religious celebration held in memory of the death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, since 1762.On that day, the whole city turns green and many Irish make traditional bread.It is also one of the most fun days of the year, when the whole city turns into a big green party.
South by Southwest(SXSW)
Austin, the USA, March
Founded in 1987, SXSW has been praised by music fans and the media worldwide as one of the top 10 music festivals in the world.It is not only a music feast but also dedicated to the integration of technology and films.You can also enjoy free food, drinks and music.Sounds good
King's Day
Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 27th
King's Day may well be the best party in Holland and Amsterdam turns a very bright colour of orange on April 27th.People celebrate King Willem Alexander's birthday with music, street parties, flea markets, and fun fairs.The king himself travels through the country with his family.
Just for Laughs
Montreal, Canada, July 14th～30th
For comedy lovers there is no other festival in the world better than Montreal's Just for Laughs.The festival concentrates most of its shows in the Latin Quarter.During the day street performers delight the crowds and at night the city comes alive with comedy all over the city.
文章大意：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍四个不同地区的节日以及各自的节日特色。
21．Which of the four festivals mainly involves music and films？ B
A．St.Patrick's Day. B．South by Southwest.
C．King's Day. D．Just for Laughs.
解析： 细节理解题。根据South by Southwest(SXSW)中的“It is not only a music feast but also dedicated to the integration of technology and films.(这不仅仅是一场音乐盛宴，更是一场技术与电影融合的盛宴。)”可知，South by Southwest是关于音乐和电影的节日。故选B。
22．What do St.Patrick's Day and King's Day have in common？ D
A．They are both religious festivals.
B．They are celebrated in the same month.
C．They are in honour of the birthday of a great person.
D．They both feature a colour.
解析： 推理判断题。根据St.Patrick's Day中的“On that day, the whole city turns green”和King's Day中的“Amsterdam turns a very bright colour of orange”可推知，这两个节日的共同点是都有各自独特的节日颜色。故选D。
23．What can we learn about Just for Laughs？ C
A．It lasts for a month.
B．It provides free food for all.
C．It's the best comedy feast.
D．It is concerned about the royal family.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Just for Laughs中的“For comedy lovers there is no other festival in the world better than Montreal's Just for Laughs.”可知，对于喜剧爱好者来说，世界上没有什么比蒙特利尔的Just for Laughs更好的节日了，即Just for Laughs是最好的喜剧节。故选C。
B
Do you celebrate Earth Day There are a few things you probably don't know about this global environmental celebration.
The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970.It has been celebrated on this day annually since.Every year people across the world come together to celebrate Earth Day.The celebration is marked by lots of different activities, from festivals to running races.Earth Day events typically have one theme in common：to show support for environmental issues and increase future generations' awareness about the need to protect our planet.
In 1962, Gaylord Nelson began trying to convince the authorities to establish a festival about environmental protection after his election to the Senate (参议院), but he was repeatedly told that Americans were not concerned about environmental issues.As a result, Nelson focused his attention on college students.He proved authorities wrong when participants from 2,000 colleges and universities, 10,000 primary and secondary schools and hundreds of communities across the United States got together in their local communities to mark the occasion of the very first Earth Day in 1970, showing their support for environmental issues across the country.Events were focused on pollution, oil spill damage, the loss of wilderness and the extinction of wildlife.
Over the years, Earth Day has grown from local people's efforts to a global network of environmental activity.Events can be found everywhere from tree planting activities at your local park to online Twitter parties that share information about environmental issues.Earth Day is now celebrated in 192 countries, and by billions of people around the world.
How can you get involved The possibilities are endless.Pick up trash in your neighborhood.Go to an Earth Day festival.Make a commitment (承诺) to reduce your food waste or electricity use.Organize an event in your community.Plant a tree.Plant a garden.Visit a national park.Talk to your friends and family about environmental issues such as climate change and pollution.
The best part You don't need to wait until April 22 to celebrate Earth Day.Make every day Earth Day and help to make this planet a better place for all of us to live and enjoy.
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了地球日的起源，以及地球日背后的故事。
24．What can you learn about Earth Day from the passage
C
A．It was first celebrated around the world in 1962 thanks to Gaylord Nelson.
B．Running races are not among the activities of Earth Day.
C．The activities focus on environmental issues and raise the awareness of environmental protection.
D．It is celebrated by local people from a certain region.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Earth Day events typically have one theme ...to protect our planet.”可知，地球日的主题是关注环境问题，提高环保意识。故选C。
25．According to Para.3, Gaylord Nelson C .
A．was elected to the Senate because of his efforts to establish Earth Day
B．receive great support from the authorities in convincing them to set up the festival
C．held the first Earth Day with people from schools and communities across the country
D．proved that Americans didn't care about environment
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句“He proved authorities wrong ...environmental issues across the country.”可知，Gaylord Nelson(盖洛德·纳尔逊)与来自全国各地学校和社区的人们一起举办了第一个地球日。故选C。
26．Which of the following may be the best way to participate in Earth Day？ B
A．Going to an Earth Day Festival.
B．Being environmentally-friendly every day.
C．Organizing a celebrating event in communities.
D．Discussing environmental issues on this day.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“Make every day Earth Day and help to make this planet a better place for all of us to live and enjoy.”可推知，参与到地球日最好的方法就是充分利用每一天，在每天的行动中保持环保。故选B。
27．Which of the following is the best title for the passage
D
A．How to Celebrate Earth Day
B．How to Organize Earth Day Events
C．Gaylord Nelson—an Active Environmentalist
D．Things You Don't Know about Earth Day
解析： 标题归纳题。根据文章首段“Do you celebrate Earth Day There are a few things you probably don't know about this global environmental celebration.”及下文对地球日的介绍可知，文章主要介绍了地球日背后的故事。D项(关于地球日你不知道的事情)最适合作为文章标题。故选D。
C
(2023·全国乙卷)
What comes into your mind when you think of British food Probably fish and chips, or a Sunday dinner of meat and two vegetables.But is British food really so uninteresting Even though Britain has a reputation for less-than-impressive cuisine, it is producing more top class chefs who appear frequently on our television screens and whose recipe books frequently top the best seller lists.
It's thanks to these TV chefs rather than any advertising campaign that Britons are turning away from meat-and-two-veg and ready-made meals and becoming more adventurous in their cooking habits.It is recently reported that the number of those sticking to a traditional diet is slowly declining and around half of Britain's consumers would like to change or improve their cooking in some way.There has been a rise in the number of students applying for food courses at UK universities and colleges.It seems that TV programmes have helped change what people think about cooking.
According to a new study from market analysts, 1 in 5 Britons say that watching cookery programmes on TV has encouraged them to try different food.Almost one third say they now use a wider variety of ingredients (配料) than they used to, and just under 1 in 4 say they now buy better quality ingredients than before.One in four adults say that TV chefs have made them much more confident about expanding their cookery knowledge and skills, and young people are also getting more interested in cooking.The UK's obsession (痴迷) with food is reflected through television scheduling.Cookery shows and documentaries about food are broadcast more often than before.With an increasing number of male chefs on TV, it's no longer “uncool” for boys to like cooking.
文章大意：本篇是一篇说明文，介绍英国人在英国烹饪节目的影响下改变对烹饪的看法，并尝试新的烹饪习惯。
28．What do people usually think of British food？ A
A．It is simple and plain.
B．It is rich in nutrition.
C．It lacks authentic tastes.
D．It deserves a high reputation.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段的“What comes into your mind when you think of British food Probably fish and chips, or a Sunday dinner of meat and two vegetables.But is British food really so uninteresting？(当你想到英国食物时，你会想到什么？你可能想到的是炸鱼薯条，或是一肉两菜的周日晚餐。但是，英国食物真的如此无趣吗？)”可知，提及英国食物，大家往往只是想到炸鱼薯条和周日烤肉，所以人们通常会觉得英国食物平平无奇。故选A。
29．Which best describes cookery programme on British TV？ D
A．Authoritative. B．Creative.
C．Profitable. D．Influential.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段的“It's thanks to these TV chefs rather than any advertising campaign that Britons are turning away from meat-and-two-veg and ready-made meals and becoming more adventurous in their cooking habits.(正是由于电视上的这些大厨，而不是凭借广告宣传活动，英国人正在远离‘一肉两菜’和速食餐，而变得更加愿意探索新的烹饪习惯。)”和“It seems that TV programmes have helped change what people think about cooking.(似乎电视节目帮助改变了人们对烹饪的看法。)”可知，英国的烹饪节目能够改变英国人对烹饪的看法，尝试从传统的英式饮食走出来，尝试新的烹饪习惯，由此可知英国的烹饪节目具有很大的影响力。故选D。
30．Which is the percentage of the people using more diverse ingredients now？ D
A．20%. B．24%.
C．25%. D．33%.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段的“Almost one third say they now use a wider variety of ingredients (配料) than they used to, and just under 1 in 4 say they now buy better quality ingredients than before.(几乎三分之一的人表示他们现在使用的配料比以前更多，将近四分之一的人表示他们现在购买的配料质量比以前更好。)”可知，三分之一左右的人，也就是33%左右的人，使用的配料比以前更多。故选D。
31．What might the author continue talking about？ B
A．The art of cooking in other countries.
B．Male chefs on TV programmes.
C．Table manners in the UK.
D．Studies of big eaters.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段的最后一句“With an increasing number of male chefs on TV, it's no longer ‘uncool’ for boys to like cooking.(随着电视上出现越来越多男性厨师，男孩子喜欢烹饪不再是一件‘不酷’的事了。)”可知，接下来，文章应该具体介绍电视上的男性厨师，从而与上文形成语义连贯。故选B。
D
More than 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese people created an entire framework to mark the passage of time in a year based on observation of the sun's movement, called“The 24 Solar Terms”．
In the international meteorological field, the 24 solar terms are recognized as“the fifth invention of China”．In 2016, the 24 solar terms were included in the UNESCO's Representative List of the intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The 24 solar terms are：Beginning of Spring; Rain Water；Awakening of Insects；Spring Equinox; Pure Brightness；Grain Rain；Beginning of Summer; Grain Buds；Grain in Ear；Summer Solstice; Minor Heat；Major Heat；Beginning of Autumn；End of Heat；White Dew；Autumn Equinox；Cold Dew; Frost's Descent；Beginning of Winter；Minor Snow; Major Snow；Winter Solstice；Minor Cold and Major Cold.
Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice are the two days of the year with the longest and shortest amount of daylight respectively, while Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox are days with the most balanced amount of daytime and nighttime.Through these four points, a year is divided into four parts：Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
In ancient times, this system not only guided agricultural production, helping farmers to expect the changes in temperature, spring planting and autumn harvest, but also directed Chinese folk customs.For example, Winter Solstice was the first one created among the 24 solar terms, and later turned into a festival held in honor of Heaven and ancestors.Every year at Winter Solstice, emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would go to the Temple of Heaven to hold a ceremony to honor Heaven, praying for good weather for their crops, and peace and wealth for the country.
Nowadays, the 24 solar terms could not only be applied to farming, but also guide Chinese in everyday life.They remind people to adapt to the changes in the seasons through suitable foods and cultural ceremonies.Seasonal customs still enjoy widespread popularity, such as eating spring pancakes at Beginning of Spring, sweeping ancestors' tombs at Qingming, gaining weight to keep warm at Beginning of Autumn and eating nutritious food to store energy at Beginning of Winter.They have actually become important traditions in Chinese life.
This ancient time system has gained new charm in the new era.It reflects the emotional connection, the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese, who respect and live in harmony with nature.It has a deep impact on the way people think and their principles of conduct.
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍二十四节气以及二十四节气在我国农业生产、传统习俗及人们生活方式等方面的影响。
32．Why are the 24 solar terms called“the fifth invention of China”？ C
A．Because they are included in the UNESCO's Representative List of the intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
B．Because they were created by Chinese people.
C．Because they are considered of equal importance to China's four great inventions.
D．Because they mark the passage of time.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“In the international meteorological field，the 24 solar terms are recognized as‘the fifth invention of China’．(在国际气象领域，二十四节气被公认为‘中国的第五项发明'。)”可推知，二十四节气被称为“中国的第五项发明”是因为国际气象领域认为二十四节气与中国的四大发明同等重要。故选C。
33．What role did the 24 solar terms play in ancient China？ B
A．They all turned into important festivals held in honor of Heaven and ancestors.
B．They offered guidance for agricultural activities and directions for folk customs.
C．They reminded people of everyday changes in temperature.
D．They helped ancient emperors to make their country more powerful.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“In ancient times ...directed Chinese folk customs.”可知，二十四节气在古代指导农业生产及民间习俗。故选B。
34．What is the main idea of the last but one paragraph？ A
A．The guidance of the 24 solar terms in modern Chinese people's daily life.
B．The foods Chinese people eat in different seasons.
C．The popularity of seasonal customs in China.
D．The tradition of eating spring pancakes at Start of Spring in China.
解析： 段落大意题。根据倒数第二段第一句“Nowadays，the 24 solar terms ...in everyday life.”及下文的举例可知，该段主要讲了二十四节气在现代中国人日常生活中的指导作用。故选A。
35．About the 24 solar terms, which of the following statements is true？ D
A．In 2016, the 24 solar terms were recognized as “the fifth invention of China”．
B．Summer Solstice is the day of a year with the shortest daytime.
C．Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties created Winter Solstice.
D．Through the 24 solar terms, Chinese people show their wisdom and creativity.
解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“It reflects the emotional connection, the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese, who respect and live in harmony with nature.(它反映了中国人尊重自然、与自然和谐相处的情感联系、智慧和创造力。)”可知，D项(通过二十四节气，中国人展示了他们的智慧和创造力。)正确。故选D。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Can you imagine your parents choosing your husband or wife for you And can you imagine not setting eyes on him or her until your wedding day？This situation is common in India, the Middle East and many parts of Africa. 36.E We don't realize that people in other places often get married in very different ways—and with different motives.
37.F A marriage provides a safe and stable home for the husband and wife.It also joins two families, which benefits the couple's parents and makes them happy.Marriage also brings children, making sure the couple will be taken care of in old age.Because a marriage is important for the whole family, some cultures don't let young people choose whom to marry.
Just as there are many different reasons for marriage, there are also many different wedding rituals (仪式)． 38.A In a typical Western wedding, the bride(新娘)seeks good luck by wearing“something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue”．Something old represents the past.Something new represents success in the future.Something borrowed reminds the bride she can get help from her friends and family. 39.D
In Poland, one wedding tradition is not only lucky, but also very practical.The wedding guests pin money to the bride's dress while she is dancing.The money is meant to bring luck and to help the young couple build their new life.In Bermuda, the young couple plants a tree in the yard of their new home.Once they move in, they take good care of the tree, making it grow and blossom (开花)．The planting of the tree is a good metaphor (隐喻) for marriage. 40.B
A．Every culture has its own ways of bringing good luck to the happy couple.
B．A truly good marriage is something that grows with care.
C．In the United States, parents do not arrange marriages for their children.
D．And something blue reminds her to be true to her husband.
E．Marriage customs around the world often differ from our own.
F．In many countries, marriage is a practical matter.
G．Different countries have different cultures.
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界各地结婚的不同方式及传统。
解析：
36. 根据下文“We don't realize that ...different motives.(我们没有意识到，其他地方的人结婚的方式往往非常不同——目的也不同。)”可知，各地结婚的习俗不同，E项(世界各地的婚姻习俗往往与我们的不同。)符合题意。故选E。
37. 根据下文“It also joins two ...of in old age.(它还使两个家庭结合起来，这对于这对夫妇的父母而言是有利的，这让他们幸福。婚姻也会带来孩子，确保这对夫妇在年老时得到照顾。)”可知，婚姻具有实际意义，F项(在许多国家，婚姻是一个实际问题。)符合题意。故选F。
38. 根据下文“In a typical Western ...something blue.”可知，在典型的西方婚礼中，新娘通过穿旧的、新的、借来的和蓝色的东西来寻求好运。A项(每种文化都有自己的方式给幸福的夫妻带来好运。)引出下文。故选A。
39. 根据上文“Something old ...friends and family.(古老的东西代表着过去。新事物代表着未来的成功。借来的东西提醒新娘她可以从朋友和家人那里得到帮助。)”可知，此处应说明“蓝色的”东西的寓意，D项(蓝色的东西提醒她要忠于丈夫。)符合题意。故选D。
40. 根据上文“Once they move in ...for marriage.”可知，植树是婚姻的隐喻，即婚姻像树木一样需要精心培育，B项(一段真正美好的婚姻需要精心培育。)符合题意。故选B。
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，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My history with music was not good.I still remembered when I took my short-lived piano lessons, my grandfather said 41.A to my grandmother，“Why didn't he make any progress with much practice？” I 42.D to make my piano performance attractive.However, my efforts were 43.C .
So I gave up playing any musical instrument until my old friend Leroy 44.B me to play the violin with him when I was 57.It made me enjoy the joy of playing music again.One day, Leroy sent a text 45.B me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him.Thinking of my past, I 46.A his invitation.I expected to hear his words that I would become 47.D with practice on stage.But he said，“OK, only play if you want to.” I was totally 48.A by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him goodbye.
No one was 49.C me to participate, but I faced a special 50.D .Should I play on stage or just watch a movie I had chosen the “movie route” too many times and this time I was 51.C to grasp the opportunity.After a long and careful 52.A , I played my violin with Leroy. 53.C I didn't lose all my nervousness, it was enough for me to overcome my fear.Finally，I 54.D a full performance in front of the audience.
A short time later, my friend Leroy passed away, but his 55.C stayed.It helped me not only in music, but in all aspects of life.When I focused on what I wanted to do, fear will be replaced with joy.
文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者因小时候练习乐器的糟糕经历而决定不再弹奏乐器。但是最后作者在朋友的邀请下，战胜自己内心的恐惧走上了舞台，给观众奉献了一场精彩的小提琴表演。
41．A.anxiously B．calmly
C．patiently D．annoyingly
解析： 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我还记得，当我参加短期钢琴培训课时，祖父不安地对祖母说：“为什么他进行很多/这么多练习都没有进步？”A.anxiously 焦虑地，不安地；B.calmly 淡定地；C.patiently 耐心地；D.annoyingly 恼人地。根据后文“Why didn't he make any progress with much practice？”可知，祖父看到作者练习这么久都没有进步，应该是很焦虑。故选A。
42．A.pretended B．regretted
C．demanded D．tried
解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我努力使我的钢琴演奏吸引人。A.pretended 假装；B.regretted 后悔；C.demanded 要求；D.tried 尝试，努力，尽力。根据第一题分析以及后文“However，my efforts were 43 .”可知，作者钢琴弹奏的不好，还是努力让表演吸引人，但是努力没有用。故选D。
43．A.on time B．under pressure
C．in vain D．in shape
解析： 考查介词短语辨析。句意：然而，我的努力都白费了。A.on time 按时，准时；B.under pressure 在压力下；C.in vain 徒劳；D.in shape 外形上。上题分析提到，作者很努力地练习，此处用了however表示转折，说明这些努力都白费了。故选C。
44．A.challenged B．invited
C．pressed D．promoted
解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以我放弃了任何乐器，直到我的老朋友Leroy邀请我和他一起拉小提琴，那时我57岁。A.challenged 挑战；B.invited 邀请；C.pressed挤；压；D.promoted促进；提升。分析句意，根据后文“One day，Leroy sent a text 45 me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him.”可知，老朋友Leroy给我发了一条短信，说有一场音乐表演，他想让我和他一起去参加。所以此处表示邀请我和他一起拉小提琴。故选B。
45．A.reminding B．informing
C．warning D．cheating
解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那天，Leroy给我发了一条短信，说有一场音乐表演，他想让我和他一起去。A.reminding提醒；B.informing通知；C.warning 警告；D.cheating欺骗。分析题意，根据上题分析，老朋友Leroy邀请我和他一起拉小提琴，可知此处表示他发短信通知我有一场音乐会。故选B。
46．A.refused B．forgave
C．protested D．accepted
解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：考虑到我过去的经历，我拒绝了他的邀请。A.refused拒绝；B.forgave原谅；C.protested抗议；D.accepted接受。根据文章第一段“My history with music was not good.”以及第二段的开头“So I gave up playing any musical instrument ...”可知，作者因为自己学习音乐的不愉快经历而决定不再玩任何乐器，所以此处作者拒绝了和朋友一起拉小提琴的邀请。故选A。
47．A.important B．special
C．effective D．skilled
解析： 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我期望听到他的话，说我会随着练习在舞台上变得熟练。A.important 重要的；B.special特别的；C.effective有效的；D.skilled熟练的。根据下文“But he said，‘OK, only play if you want to.’ I was totally 48 by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him goodbye.”可知，对于作者的拒绝，作者的朋友回复了“好，想玩的时候再玩。”，尽管作者不擅长音乐，但这种回复不是作者期待的，所以作者期待的是，朋友能鼓励他，让他多练习然后变熟练。故选D。
48．A.shocked B．scared
C．satisfied D．frightened
解析： 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我被他出乎意料的回答吓了一跳，只说了再见别的什么都没说。A.shocked 震惊的；B.scared 害怕的；C.satisfied 感到满意的；D.frightened 害怕的。分析句意，根据后文“by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him goodbye”可知，朋友的回答让作者始料未及，除了说再见什么也没回复，作者是倍感震惊的。故选A。
49．A.teaching B．begging
C．forcing D．expecting
解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：没有人强迫我参与，但我面临着一个特殊的选择。A.teaching 传授；B.begging 乞求；C.forcing 强迫；D.expecting 期望。前文提到这是来自朋友的邀请。同时在作者拒绝邀请后，朋友也只是说了“OK, only play if you want to.(好，想玩的时候再玩。)”。因此可知，此处表示没人强迫作者去参加。故选C。
50．A.chance B．goal
C．task D．choice
解析： 考查名词词义辨析。句意：没有人强迫我参与，但我面临着一个特殊的选择。A.chance 机会；B.goal 目标；C.task 任务；D.choice 选择。分析题意，根据后文的问句“Should I play on stage or just watch a movie？(我应该在舞台上表演还是只看电影？)”可知，此处表示作者面临一个选择。下文的“chosen”也是提示。故选D。
51．A.suitable B．curious
C．willing D．generous
解析： 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我选择“电影路线”的次数太多了，这次我愿意抓住机会。A.suitable合适的；B.curious好奇的；C.willing乐意的；D.generous慷慨的。根据后文“After a long and careful 52 , I played my violin with Leroy.”可知，作者这次没走“电影路线”，选择和Leroy一起拉小提琴，说明他愿意抓住机会。故选C。
52．A.preparation B．explanation
C．treatment D．search
解析： 考查名词词义辨析。句意：经过长时间的精心准备，我和Leroy一起演奏了小提琴。A.preparation准备；B.explanation解释；C.treatment治疗；D.search寻找。根据后文“Finally，I 54 a full performance in front of the audience.”可知，不擅长音乐的作者做了一场完整的表演，说明作者是做了充分的 “准备”。故选A。
53．A.If B．Since
C．Though D．When
解析： 考查连词词义辨析。句意：虽然我没有完全做到不紧张，但它足以让我克服我的恐惧。A.If 如果；B.Since 由于；C.Though 尽管；D.When 当……时。填连词，需要考虑两句话之间的逻辑关系，根据句意，此处应表示“尽管”我还没完全做到放松，但是对我来说战胜恐惧已经足够了。故选C。
54．A.conquered B．recommended
C．organised D．offered
解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我在观众面前提供了一个完整的表演。A.conquered占领，征服；B.recommended推荐；C.organised组织；D.offered 提供，献出。根据前文“After a long and careful 52 ，I played my violin with Leroy.”提及的作者做了长时间充分的准备，且作者战胜了恐惧可知，此处应表示作者给观众奉献了一场精彩的表演。故选D。
55．A.fame B．impression
C．influence D．confidence
解析： 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不久之后，我的朋友Leroy去世了，但他的影响依然存在。A.fame 名声；B.impression 印象；C.influence 影响；D.confidence信心。根据后文“It helped me not only in music，but in all aspects of life.When I focused on what I wanted to do，fear will be replaced with joy.(它不仅在音乐方面，而且在生活的方方面面都对我有帮助。当我专注于我想做的事情时，恐惧会被快乐所取代。)”可知，此处表示虽然朋友不在了，但朋友的影响依然存在。故选C。
非选择题部分
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。
Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is a Hindu (印度的) festival 56.held (hold) in honour of Lakshmi，the goddess of wealth.It has long been a cultural holiday，during which people get together, have parties, give gifts to each other and generally pray for 57.a better-off future.For some communities, the day after Diwali 58.marks (mark) the beginning of the new year.
Its dates change each year because they are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, but 59.typically (typical)，the festival is celebrated in October or November.The 60.celebration (celebrate) usually lasts for several days.People will often line candles and lamps throughout their houses and along their driveways 61.to light (light) up the surroundings.
For Hindus，Diwali is a time 62.for charitable giving and selfless service.They are required to reflect on 63.what they are grateful for and how they can shine light on others as well.Hindus traditionally perform a deep cleaning of their homes and surroundings，as cleanliness 64.is believed (believe) to be a prayer for the presence of wealth and well-being.Hindus also celebrate with colorful patterns of flowers，powder，rice or sand on the floor， 65.which is meant to bring good luck.
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是印度的排灯节。
解析：
56. 考查非谓语动词。句意：排灯节，又称灯节，是印度教为纪念财富女神拉克希米而举行的节日。分析句子结构可知，空处用非谓语形式，festival和hold之间是被动关系，空处用过去分词held表被动。故填held。
57. 考查冠词。句意：它长期以来一直是一个文化节日，在这期间，人们聚在一起，举行聚会，互赠礼物，通常祈祷未来更好。better-off future表泛指，前面需加不定冠词，better-off是辅音音素开头，因此不定冠词用a。故填a。
58. 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：对一些社区来说，排灯节的第二天标志着新年的开始。空处是谓语，句子描述客观事实，时态用一般现在时，主语the day是单数，因此空处是第三人称单数marks。句意为主动语态。故填marks。
59. 考查副词。句意：它的日期每年都会改变，因为它们是基于印度教的阴历，但通常在10月或11月庆祝这个节日。空处用副词typically作状语，typically意为“通常”。故填typically。
60．考查名词。句意：庆祝活动通常持续几天。空处用名词作主语，celebrate的名词是celebration，由空后面的lasts可知，空处用单数。故填celebration。
61．考查非谓语动词。句意：人们经常会在他们的房子和车道上放上蜡烛和灯来照亮周围的环境。根据语境可知，空处用不定式表目的。故填to light。
62. 考查介词。句意：对印度教徒来说，排灯节是一个慈善捐赠和无私服务的日子。a time for意为“做某事的时间”，根据语境可知，句子表示“排灯节是一个慈善捐赠和无私服务的日子”，因此空处用介词for。故填for。
63. 考查宾语从句。句意：他们被要求反思他们所感激的，以及他们如何能照亮他人。分析句子结构可知，空处引导宾语从句，从句中缺少宾语，因此空处用引导词what。故填what。
64. 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：印度教徒传统上对他们的家和周围环境进行深度清洁，因为清洁被认为是祈求财富和幸福的象征。根据语境可知，句子表示“清洁被认为是祈求财富和幸福的象征”，句子用被动语态，通篇时态是一般现在时，因此空处是一般现在时的被动语态，即is/are done，主语cleanliness是不可数名词，因此空处是is believed。故填is believed。
65. 考查定语从句。句意：印度教徒还会在地板上摆放彩色图案的花、粉、米或沙子来庆祝，这意味着会带来好运。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，指代前面整个主句，因此空处用关系代词which。故填which。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华。你的英国笔友Rick对中国的传统节日非常感兴趣，特别是重阳节。请你给Rick写一封信，介绍重阳节。内容要点如下：
1．重阳节的时间、意义；
2．重阳节的风俗和庆祝活动(如：登高、祭祖、赏菊、饮酒等)；
3．欢迎他来中国亲身体验这个节日。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：祭拜worship；菊花chrysanthemum
Dear Rick，
How is everything going？
Best wishes!
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Rick，
How is everything going？
Knowing that you are interested in traditional Chinese festivals, especially Chongyang Festival, I'm more than delighted to introduce it to you.
Falling on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, Chongyang Festival has a long history of over 2,000 years.According to tradition, people celebrate the festival by climbing mountains, worshiping ancestors, drinking wine and admiring chrysanthemum on this day.Chongyang Cake is recommended for offering sacrifices to ancestors.The festival reminds us to respect the senior citizens, and it is viewed as Senior Citizens' Day since“nine”is the largest single number.
A warm welcome awaits you if you want to experience it firsthand.Looking forward to your coming.
Best wishes！
Yours，
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。
An Unforgettable Thanksgiving Day
“Mom, is it okay if I invite a few of the classmates for Thanksgiving？”asked my son Evan.Evan had been senior high school students for two years.
The school he attends is a challenging school and is strict with students but Evan did well and he had changed a lot.We were very grateful that our son had learned not only to tidy up, but to shine everything.Most importantly, he became more outgoing.
But with all the strict rules and hard work, the students there were also forming lifelong friendships.It was a practice that those unable to go home for the holidays would find a welcoming place at the table in the home of any of their friends.We'd hosted Evan's roommates last year and looked forward to meeting new guests this Thanksgiving.
“Oh, one thing, Mom，”Evan continued.“These guys are exchange students.They would be Tim from Thailand, Kanok and Patrick from Mexico and Costel from Canada.They couldn't eat their traditional dishes at school.So you'd better cook some special dishes for them.I know you are good at cuisine (烹饪)．”
Indeed, I did delicious dishes and I was very excited about the international dishes we'd have at our dinner table.What dishes would I cook for these special visitors They'd probably love a traditional turkey.But ...what are their traditional dishes？I love to cook, so this was an excuse to take out my wide variety of cook books, to do a little research on the favourite foods of these three faraway lands.
I decided to roast a turkey, and found several traditional dishes of Mexico and Canada.The only traditional dish of Thailand I thought I could have a try was something called foufou.I told Evan about it, who checked in with his friend Tim.“Tim is crazy about foufou, Mom！You have to make it！Tim also said he could help you if you needed.”
So Turkey Day morning found me busy in the kitchen.The last dish I cooked was foufou.I followed the steps to prepare foufou and finally placed it on the stove(火炉)to cook for ten minutes.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
At this time, I heard Evan's excited voice, so I went out of the kitchen.
Just as I talked with Tim, I smelt something burning in the kitchen!
参考范文：
At this time, I heard Evan's excited voice, so I went out of the kitchen.It was our new guest who had arrived.I'm very happy to welcome them in.They were also very polite to greet me and wish me a happy holiday.They all thank me very much for cooking their traditional food and for understanding their customs.Tim, in particular, was obsessed with foufou.When I made it, he said he hadn't had it for a long time and that he could help me.
Just as I talked with Tim, I smelt something burning in the kitchen! Only then did I think of foufou in the kitchen, which could only be cooked for ten minutes on the stove.By the time I felt the kitchen, the last course was a mess.But I don't have time to start over.They were very sorry, but they were very grateful that I could cook something for them.So, my son, his friends and I had an unforgettable and wonderful Thanksgiving.UNIT 1 学业质量检测
选择题部分
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 can we know about the man？
A．He dislikes the mornings.
B．He only likes the stars.
C．He likes walking at night.
2．How long will it take to get to the hospital？
A．About 15 minutes.
B．About 5 minutes.
C．About 10 minutes.
3．How does the woman speaker like this exam？
A．It's hard.
B．It's much easier.
C．It's neither too hard nor too easy.
4．What are the speakers talking about？
A．How to spend the summer vacation.
B．How to help Mum.
C．How to enrich the daily life.
5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors. B．Lovers.
C．Strangers.
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 are they talking about？
A．The singers. B．The lyrics.
C．The CDs.
7．How does the woman like Heart Strings？
A．Very good. B．Very bad.
C．Uninteresting.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What word can we use to describe the boss？
A．Cruel. B．Strict.
C．Impatient.
9．What's the man's attitude toward the boss's firing his coworker？
A．Understanding. B．Annoyed.
C．Confused.
10．What's the conversation mainly about？
A．The man's relationship with the boss.
B．The boss's firing the co-worker.
C．The man's impression on the boss.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What will the woman do on Friday？
A．Help the man.
B．Give a presentation.
C．Prepare for her presentation.
12．When will the man offer to help？
A．This Friday. B．Next Friday.
C．Tomorrow night.
13．What's the probable relationship between the speakers？
A．Friends. B．Strangers.
C．Mother and son.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What does the man ask the woman to do？
A．Lend him some money.
B．Give him some advice.
C．Talk to Tom.
15．How much did the man lend to his friend？
A．200 RMB. B．500 RMB.
C．100 RMB.
16．What does the woman advise the man to do？
A．Argue with Tom at once.
B．Accuse Tom of stealing.
C．Talk to Tom face to face.
17．What will the man do？
A．Wait for some time.
B．Talk to Tom.
C．Ask Tom for money.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What are people worrying about for their children？
A．Their education.
B．Their independence.
C．Their freedom.
19．How did the daughter behave after her mum left？
A．Well. B．Badly.
C．Just so-so.
20．What does the speaker want to tell us？
A．Discussion of a social problem.
B．An unforgettable experience of hers.
C．Thoughts of children's early independence.
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，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Festivals are a great way to experience a destination in a different way.Whether you are looking for a unique cultural difference or the experience of sheer joy, there is something here for everyone in this article.
St.Patrick's Day
Dublin, Ireland & New York, the USA.March 17th
It has been a cultural and religious celebration held in memory of the death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, since 1762.On that day, the whole city turns green and many Irish make traditional bread.It is also one of the most fun days of the year, when the whole city turns into a big green party.
South by Southwest(SXSW)
Austin, the USA, March
Founded in 1987, SXSW has been praised by music fans and the media worldwide as one of the top 10 music festivals in the world.It is not only a music feast but also dedicated to the integration of technology and films.You can also enjoy free food, drinks and music.Sounds good
King's Day
Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 27th
King's Day may well be the best party in Holland and Amsterdam turns a very bright colour of orange on April 27th.People celebrate King Willem Alexander's birthday with music, street parties, flea markets, and fun fairs.The king himself travels through the country with his family.
Just for Laughs
Montreal, Canada, July 14th～30th
For comedy lovers there is no other festival in the world better than Montreal's Just for Laughs.The festival concentrates most of its shows in the Latin Quarter.During the day street performers delight the crowds and at night the city comes alive with comedy all over the city.
文章大意：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍四个不同地区的节日以及各自的节日特色。
21．Which of the four festivals mainly involves music and films？
A．St.Patrick's Day. B．South by Southwest.
C．King's Day. D．Just for Laughs.
22．What do St.Patrick's Day and King's Day have in common？
A．They are both religious festivals.
B．They are celebrated in the same month.
C．They are in honour of the birthday of a great person.
D．They both feature a colour.
23．What can we learn about Just for Laughs？
A．It lasts for a month.
B．It provides free food for all.
C．It's the best comedy feast.
D．It is concerned about the royal family.
B
Do you celebrate Earth Day There are a few things you probably don't know about this global environmental celebration.
The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970.It has been celebrated on this day annually since.Every year people across the world come together to celebrate Earth Day.The celebration is marked by lots of different activities, from festivals to running races.Earth Day events typically have one theme in common：to show support for environmental issues and increase future generations' awareness about the need to protect our planet.
In 1962, Gaylord Nelson began trying to convince the authorities to establish a festival about environmental protection after his election to the Senate (参议院), but he was repeatedly told that Americans were not concerned about environmental issues.As a result, Nelson focused his attention on college students.He proved authorities wrong when participants from 2,000 colleges and universities, 10,000 primary and secondary schools and hundreds of communities across the United States got together in their local communities to mark the occasion of the very first Earth Day in 1970, showing their support for environmental issues across the country.Events were focused on pollution, oil spill damage, the loss of wilderness and the extinction of wildlife.
Over the years, Earth Day has grown from local people's efforts to a global network of environmental activity.Events can be found everywhere from tree planting activities at your local park to online Twitter parties that share information about environmental issues.Earth Day is now celebrated in 192 countries, and by billions of people around the world.
How can you get involved The possibilities are endless.Pick up trash in your neighborhood.Go to an Earth Day festival.Make a commitment (承诺) to reduce your food waste or electricity use.Organize an event in your community.Plant a tree.Plant a garden.Visit a national park.Talk to your friends and family about environmental issues such as climate change and pollution.
The best part You don't need to wait until April 22 to celebrate Earth Day.Make every day Earth Day and help to make this planet a better place for all of us to live and enjoy.
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了地球日的起源，以及地球日背后的故事。
24．What can you learn about Earth Day from the passage
A．It was first celebrated around the world in 1962 thanks to Gaylord Nelson.
B．Running races are not among the activities of Earth Day.
C．The activities focus on environmental issues and raise the awareness of environmental protection.
D．It is celebrated by local people from a certain region.
25．According to Para.3, Gaylord Nelson .
A．was elected to the Senate because of his efforts to establish Earth Day
B．receive great support from the authorities in convincing them to set up the festival
C．held the first Earth Day with people from schools and communities across the country
D．proved that Americans didn't care about environment
26．Which of the following may be the best way to participate in Earth Day？ .
A．Going to an Earth Day Festival.
B．Being environmentally-friendly every day.
C．Organizing a celebrating event in communities.
D．Discussing environmental issues on this day.
27．Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A．How to Celebrate Earth Day
B．How to Organize Earth Day Events
C．Gaylord Nelson—an Active Environmentalist
D．Things You Don't Know about Earth Day
C
(2023·全国乙卷)
What comes into your mind when you think of British food Probably fish and chips, or a Sunday dinner of meat and two vegetables.But is British food really so uninteresting Even though Britain has a reputation for less-than-impressive cuisine, it is producing more top class chefs who appear frequently on our television screens and whose recipe books frequently top the best seller lists.
It's thanks to these TV chefs rather than any advertising campaign that Britons are turning away from meat-and-two-veg and ready-made meals and becoming more adventurous in their cooking habits.It is recently reported that the number of those sticking to a traditional diet is slowly declining and around half of Britain's consumers would like to change or improve their cooking in some way.There has been a rise in the number of students applying for food courses at UK universities and colleges.It seems that TV programmes have helped change what people think about cooking.
According to a new study from market analysts, 1 in 5 Britons say that watching cookery programmes on TV has encouraged them to try different food.Almost one third say they now use a wider variety of ingredients (配料) than they used to, and just under 1 in 4 say they now buy better quality ingredients than before.One in four adults say that TV chefs have made them much more confident about expanding their cookery knowledge and skills, and young people are also getting more interested in cooking.The UK's obsession (痴迷) with food is reflected through television scheduling.Cookery shows and documentaries about food are broadcast more often than before.With an increasing number of male chefs on TV, it's no longer “uncool” for boys to like cooking.
文章大意：本篇是一篇说明文，介绍英国人在英国烹饪节目的影响下改变对烹饪的看法，并尝试新的烹饪习惯。
28．What do people usually think of British food？
A．It is simple and plain.
B．It is rich in nutrition.
C．It lacks authentic tastes.
D．It deserves a high reputation.
29．Which best describes cookery programme on British TV？
A．Authoritative. B．Creative.
C．Profitable. D．Influential.
30．Which is the percentage of the people using more diverse ingredients now？ .
A．20%. B．24%.
C．25%. D．33%.
31．What might the author continue talking about？
A．The art of cooking in other countries.
B．Male chefs on TV programmes.
C．Table manners in the UK.
D．Studies of big eaters.
D
More than 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese people created an entire framework to mark the passage of time in a year based on observation of the sun's movement, called“The 24 Solar Terms”．
In the international meteorological field, the 24 solar terms are recognized as“the fifth invention of China”．In 2016, the 24 solar terms were included in the UNESCO's Representative List of the intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The 24 solar terms are：Beginning of Spring; Rain Water；Awakening of Insects；Spring Equinox; Pure Brightness；Grain Rain；Beginning of Summer; Grain Buds；Grain in Ear；Summer Solstice; Minor Heat；Major Heat；Beginning of Autumn；End of Heat；White Dew；Autumn Equinox；Cold Dew; Frost's Descent；Beginning of Winter；Minor Snow; Major Snow；Winter Solstice；Minor Cold and Major Cold.
Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice are the two days of the year with the longest and shortest amount of daylight respectively, while Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox are days with the most balanced amount of daytime and nighttime.Through these four points, a year is divided into four parts：Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
In ancient times, this system not only guided agricultural production, helping farmers to expect the changes in temperature, spring planting and autumn harvest, but also directed Chinese folk customs.For example, Winter Solstice was the first one created among the 24 solar terms, and later turned into a festival held in honor of Heaven and ancestors.Every year at Winter Solstice, emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would go to the Temple of Heaven to hold a ceremony to honor Heaven, praying for good weather for their crops, and peace and wealth for the country.
Nowadays, the 24 solar terms could not only be applied to farming, but also guide Chinese in everyday life.They remind people to adapt to the changes in the seasons through suitable foods and cultural ceremonies.Seasonal customs still enjoy widespread popularity, such as eating spring pancakes at Beginning of Spring, sweeping ancestors' tombs at Qingming, gaining weight to keep warm at Beginning of Autumn and eating nutritious food to store energy at Beginning of Winter.They have actually become important traditions in Chinese life.
This ancient time system has gained new charm in the new era.It reflects the emotional connection, the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese, who respect and live in harmony with nature.It has a deep impact on the way people think and their principles of conduct.
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍二十四节气以及二十四节气在我国农业生产、传统习俗及人们生活方式等方面的影响。
32．Why are the 24 solar terms called“the fifth invention of China”？
A．Because they are included in the UNESCO's Representative List of the intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
B．Because they were created by Chinese people.
C．Because they are considered of equal importance to China's four great inventions.
D．Because they mark the passage of time.
33．What role did the 24 solar terms play in ancient China？
A．They all turned into important festivals held in honor of Heaven and ancestors.
B．They offered guidance for agricultural activities and directions for folk customs.
C．They reminded people of everyday changes in temperature.
D．They helped ancient emperors to make their country more powerful.
34．What is the main idea of the last but one paragraph？
A．The guidance of the 24 solar terms in modern Chinese people's daily life.
B．The foods Chinese people eat in different seasons.
C．The popularity of seasonal customs in China.
D．The tradition of eating spring pancakes at Start of Spring in China.
35．About the 24 solar terms, which of the following statements is true？
A．In 2016, the 24 solar terms were recognized as “the fifth invention of China”．
B．Summer Solstice is the day of a year with the shortest daytime.
C．Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties created Winter Solstice.
D．Through the 24 solar terms, Chinese people show their wisdom and creativity.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Can you imagine your parents choosing your husband or wife for you And can you imagine not setting eyes on him or her until your wedding day？This situation is common in India, the Middle East and many parts of Africa. 36. We don't realize that people in other places often get married in very different ways—and with different motives.
37. A marriage provides a safe and stable home for the husband and wife.It also joins two families, which benefits the couple's parents and makes them happy.Marriage also brings children, making sure the couple will be taken care of in old age.Because a marriage is important for the whole family, some cultures don't let young people choose whom to marry.
Just as there are many different reasons for marriage, there are also many different wedding rituals (仪式)． 38. In a typical Western wedding, the bride(新娘)seeks good luck by wearing“something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue”．Something old represents the past.Something new represents success in the future.Something borrowed reminds the bride she can get help from her friends and family. 39.
In Poland, one wedding tradition is not only lucky, but also very practical.The wedding guests pin money to the bride's dress while she is dancing.The money is meant to bring luck and to help the young couple build their new life.In Bermuda, the young couple plants a tree in the yard of their new home.Once they move in, they take good care of the tree, making it grow and blossom (开花)．The planting of the tree is a good metaphor (隐喻) for marriage. 40.
A．Every culture has its own ways of bringing good luck to the happy couple.
B．A truly good marriage is something that grows with care.
C．In the United States, parents do not arrange marriages for their children.
D．And something blue reminds her to be true to her husband.
E．Marriage customs around the world often differ from our own.
F．In many countries, marriage is a practical matter.
G．Different countries have different cultures.
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界各地结婚的不同方式及传统。
。故选B。
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，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My history with music was not good.I still remembered when I took my short-lived piano lessons, my grandfather said 41. to my grandmother，“Why didn't he make any progress with much practice？” I 42. to make my piano performance attractive.However, my efforts were 43. .
So I gave up playing any musical instrument until my old friend Leroy 44. me to play the violin with him when I was 57.It made me enjoy the joy of playing music again.One day, Leroy sent a text 45. me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him.Thinking of my past, I 46. his invitation.I expected to hear his words that I would become 47. with practice on stage.But he said，“OK, only play if you want to.” I was totally 48. by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him goodbye.
No one was 49. me to participate, but I faced a special 50. .Should I play on stage or just watch a movie I had chosen the “movie route” too many times and this time I was 51. to grasp the opportunity.After a long and careful 52. , I played my violin with Leroy. 53. I didn't lose all my nervousness, it was enough for me to overcome my fear.Finally，I 54. a full performance in front of the audience.
A short time later, my friend Leroy passed away, but his 55. stayed.It helped me not only in music, but in all aspects of life.When I focused on what I wanted to do, fear will be replaced with joy.
文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者因小时候练习乐器的糟糕经历而决定不再弹奏乐器。但是最后作者在朋友的邀请下，战胜自己内心的恐惧走上了舞台，给观众奉献了一场精彩的小提琴表演。
41．A.anxiously B．calmly
C．patiently D．annoyingly
42．A.pretended B．regretted
C．demanded D．tried
43．A.on time B．under pressure
C．in vain D．in shape
44．A.challenged B．invited
C．pressed D．promoted
45．A.reminding B．informing
C．warning D．cheating
46．A.refused B．forgave
C．protested D．accepted
47．A.important B．special
C．effective D．skilled
48．A.shocked B．scared
C．satisfied D．frightened
49．A.teaching B．begging
C．forcing D．expecting
50．A.chance B．goal
C．task D．choice
51．A.suitable B．curious
C．willing D．generous
52．A.preparation B．explanation
C．treatment D．search
53．A.If B．Since
C．Though D．When
54．A.conquered B．recommended
C．organised D．offered
55．A.fame B．impression
C．influence D．confidence
非选择题部分
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。
Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is a Hindu (印度的) festival 56. (hold) in honour of Lakshmi，the goddess of wealth.It has long been a cultural holiday，during which people get together, have parties, give gifts to each other and generally pray for 57. better-off future.For some communities, the day after Diwali 58. (mark) the beginning of the new year.
Its dates change each year because they are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, but 59. (typical)，the festival is celebrated in October or November.The 60. (celebrate) usually lasts for several days.People will often line candles and lamps throughout their houses and along their driveways 61. (light) up the surroundings.
For Hindus，Diwali is a time 62. charitable giving and selfless service.They are required to reflect on 63. they are grateful for and how they can shine light on others as well.Hindus traditionally perform a deep cleaning of their homes and surroundings，as cleanliness 64. (believe) to be a prayer for the presence of wealth and well-being.Hindus also celebrate with colorful patterns of flowers，powder，rice or sand on the floor， 65. is meant to bring good luck.
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是印度的排灯节。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华。你的英国笔友Rick对中国的传统节日非常感兴趣，特别是重阳节。请你给Rick写一封信，介绍重阳节。内容要点如下：
1．重阳节的时间、意义；
2．重阳节的风俗和庆祝活动(如：登高、祭祖、赏菊、饮酒等)；
3．欢迎他来中国亲身体验这个节日。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：祭拜worship；菊花chrysanthemum
Dear Rick，
How is everything going？
Best wishes!
Yours，
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。
An Unforgettable Thanksgiving Day
“Mom, is it okay if I invite a few of the classmates for Thanksgiving？”asked my son Evan.Evan had been senior high school students for two years.
The school he attends is a challenging school and is strict with students but Evan did well and he had changed a lot.We were very grateful that our son had learned not only to tidy up, but to shine everything.Most importantly, he became more outgoing.
But with all the strict rules and hard work, the students there were also forming lifelong friendships.It was a practice that those unable to go home for the holidays would find a welcoming place at the table in the home of any of their friends.We'd hosted Evan's roommates last year and looked forward to meeting new guests this Thanksgiving.
“Oh, one thing, Mom，”Evan continued.“These guys are exchange students.They would be Tim from Thailand, Kanok and Patrick from Mexico and Costel from Canada.They couldn't eat their traditional dishes at school.So you'd better cook some special dishes for them.I know you are good at cuisine (烹饪)．”
Indeed, I did delicious dishes and I was very excited about the international dishes we'd have at our dinner table.What dishes would I cook for these special visitors They'd probably love a traditional turkey.But ...what are their traditional dishes？I love to cook, so this was an excuse to take out my wide variety of cook books, to do a little research on the favourite foods of these three faraway lands.
I decided to roast a turkey, and found several traditional dishes of Mexico and Canada.The only traditional dish of Thailand I thought I could have a try was something called foufou.I told Evan about it, who checked in with his friend Tim.“Tim is crazy about foufou, Mom！You have to make it！Tim also said he could help you if you needed.”
So Turkey Day morning found me busy in the kitchen.The last dish I cooked was foufou.I followed the steps to prepare foufou and finally placed it on the stove(火炉)to cook for ten minutes.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
At this time, I heard Evan's excited voice, so I went out of the kitchen.
Just as I talked with Tim, I smelt something burning in the kitchen!
