UNIT 5 Period One
基础练
Ⅰ． 单词拼写
1．After I graduated from college, it took me three years to repay my student ________(借贷).
2．The driver________(忽视)the traffic light and crashed into a truck.
3．It is difficult to ________(判断)who is better, because both of them performed very well.
4．What you should know is that the ________(基础) of a good marriage is trust.
【答案】1．loan 2．ignored 3．judge 4．basis
Ⅱ．单句语法填空
1．You should apologise to Mary ________ what you said just now.
2．It is the first time that I ________ (see) her lose her temper.
3．________ we met with difficulties, they came to help us.
4．Can you work out the problem using the ________ (give) information
5．Don’t delay ________ you should do today till tomorrow.
【答案】1．for 2．have seen 3．Whenever 4．given 5．what
Ⅲ．短语填空
base on, set up, draw a conclusion, on the basis of, in return, to be honest
1．It is important to ____________ from the facts.
2．The results will be made public ______________________
market research.
3．My classmate gave me a set of comic books ____________.
4．The city government is required to ____________ a library here as soon as possible.
【答案】1．draw a conclusion 2．on the basis of 3．in return 4．set up
Ⅳ． 完成句子
1．I ______________________ this morning but I got up too late.
我今天早上本该走的，但我起得太晚了。
2．He ________ money ________ bad business.
他因生意不好而赔钱。
3．The concert will __________________________ children in poor mountainous areas.
音乐会将为贫困山区的儿童筹集资金。
4．You have the right ______________________ to do the project with him.
你有权拒绝和他一起做这个项目。
【答案】1．should have gone 2．lost; for 3．raise funds for 4．to refuse
提升练
Ⅰ． 阅读理解
A
Westbourne House offers a morning school transport service from Monday to Friday.
Routes
Based on the interest received from parents, we are running three minibus routes: Midhurst, Petworth and the Witterings. The interest received for each of these locations was reasonably spread out. We have therefore included pick-up points to accommodate as many families as possible while trying to keep the time of the journey at a reasonable length. The pick-up points along the routes are as follows：
Midhurst Area 7∶35 a. m. Midhurst 7∶50 a. m. Singleton Petworth Area 7∶30 a. m. Balls Cross 7∶35 a. m. Petworth 7∶45 a. m. Duncton The Witterings 7∶35 a. m. East Wittering 7∶39 a. m. West Wittering 7∶45 a. m. Shipton Green 7∶50 a. m. Birdham
Reserve a minibus seat
We still have seats available on each of the routes. Therefore, please complete the minibus reservation form to confirm your places. Seats will be available on a “first come first served” basis.
Fees
The minibus service will be offered at a price of ￡160 per term per child. A 5% discount is offered for a second child of the family.
Additional Information
Age of Children
Children must be at least 5 years old to use the minibus service.
Running Late or Absent
The minibuses are on a strict timetable to arrive at each pick-up spot on time. To ensure the children arrive at school on time, the minibuses will not be able to wait for any late arrivals. If children miss the bus, it is the parents’ responsibility to provide transportation and get them to school. If you know you will not be taking the bus one day, we ask that you please send a text message to your driver.
( )1．When and where can a kid catch the minibus in Petworth Area
A．At 7∶35 a. m. in Midhurst. B．At 7∶39 a. m. in West Wittering.
C．At 7∶45 a. m. in Duncton. D．At 7∶50 a. m. in Birdham.
( )2．If two brothers take the minibus for one term, how much should they pay
A．￡ 320． B．￡ 312．
C．￡ 304． D．￡ 240．
( )3．What should a boy do if he misses the minibus
A．Wait for the next one. B．Call the school for help.
C．Send a message to the bus driver. D．Ask his parents to send him to school.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Westbourne House提供的小巴接送学生上下学服务的情况，包括路线、搭乘时间、费用和年龄要求等。
1．C 细节理解题。根据表格中Petworth Area部分中“7∶45 a. m. Duncton(Duncton早上7点45分)”可知，在Petworth Area的小孩可在Duncton早上7点45分搭乘小巴。故选C。
2．B 细节理解题。根据Fees部分中“The minibus service will be offered at a price of ￡160 per term per child. A 5% discount is offered for a second child of the family(小巴服务的价格是每个孩子每学期160英镑。 这个家庭的第二个孩子可以享受5%的折扣). ”可知，如果两兄弟乘一学期的小巴，他们应该付160＋(160－160×5%)＝312英镑。故选B。
3．D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“If children miss the bus, it is the parents’ responsibility to provide transportation and get them to school(如果孩子错过了校车，父母有责任提供交通工具送他们上学). ”可知，如果一个男孩错过了小巴，就只能让他的父母送他上学。故选D。
B
No one knows how much money Dr. Lyle Tullis gave away to students. I was his colleague for nearly a decade and I never stopped being amazed at his generosity. Our college has a programme of providing cross-cultural experiences for students. Lots of students take advantage of summer experiences overseas. I discovered that no group left for overseas without some of its members receiving financial help from Dr. Tullis.
It wasn’t that he made a lot of money. Instead，he taught in a church-run school. There，his salary was half of what those people earned in a tax-supported school.
Other colleagues occasionally complained about the low pay. Not Lyle Tullis. Occasionally some professors would leave our campus for a better-paid position. They told me they did so because，with better pay，they could provide for their families.
The size of Lyle Tullis’ paycheck never seemed to be the most important thing to him. I realised that one day when I was thanking him for helping a student, his eyes shone as he said to me，“I’ve got so much money that I don’t know what to do with it. So, I just give it away. ”
Most people wouldn’t have thought that way. Dr. Tullis drove one of the oldest cars on campus. It was even older than almost any of the students’ cars. His home，while comfortable，was not fancy at all. But Lyle Tullis lived with the feeling that he had so much money that he needed to give it away.
He was one of the favourites on campus. Cynics(愤世嫉俗者) might say he bought fame. But they would misunderstand. Lyle wanted to devote his life，all of it，to helping others.
( )4．What does the first paragraph mainly talk about
A．Dr. Tullis was very popular with his students.
B．The author was wondering why Dr. Tullis gave students money.
C．Dr. Tullis was generous in giving his students financial help.
D．The author had a programme of providing cross-cultural experiences for students.
( )5．Why did Dr. Tullis give his money away
A．He had a good fortune.
B．He wanted to buy fame.
C．He was ready to help students in need.
D．He didn’t know where to put it away.
( )6．Which of the following can best describe Dr. Tullis
A．Honest. B．Generous.
C．Friendly. D．Cold-hearted.
【语篇解读】本文主要讲了特里斯博士非常慷慨，给予学生经济上的帮助，他想要把自己的一生都奉献到帮助别人上。
4．C 段落大意题。根据第一段第一句和最后一句可知，该段主要讲述了特里斯博士慷慨给予学生经济上的帮助。故选C。
5．C 细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“Lyle wanted to devote his life，all of it，to helping others. ”可知，特里斯博士想要把自己的一生都奉献到帮助别人上。故选C。
6．B 推理判断题。根据文中对特里斯博士在金钱方面的态度的描写，可知特里斯博士不怎么在乎钱，是一个慷慨的人。故选B。
阅读加油站
give away赠送； 赠予
generosity n．慷慨； 大方； 宽容
take advantage of利用
complain about抱怨； 投诉
misunderstand vt. 误会； 误解
They told me they did so because，with better pay，they could provide for their families.
他们告诉我，他们这样做是因为有了更高的薪水，他们就能养家糊口。
Ⅱ．完形填空
(2023河北邯郸高一下期末)Just 5 days before Christmas, I picked up my 3-year-old child from daycare at 6∶00 p. m. Then we __1__ to the local mall to let him __2__ Christmas gifts for himself.
The mall was crowded with people, with long __3__ and hot atmosphere. It was like a battle and my son just wanted to pick out tractors for himself and wouldn’t __4__ in line. We finally made it through three stores, tired and hungry. The bag was heavy and my son kept asking me to go home and eat supper. I was on the edge (边缘) of breakdown when I heard a __5__ from behind us, “Excuse me. ”
__6__, I was thinking what this person would need from me at this point. But I turned around to find a mother and her two __7__. They each had large bags of wrapped gifts and big warm smiles. “Would it be okay if I gave your little boy a Christmas gift It’s age appropriate(适龄的) and might make your evening a little __8__. ”
I could have cried. Her __9__ look said it all — she knew, and she had been me some 10 years ago. I __10__ to get out a “yes” and she __11__ my excited child his gift. He immediately said thank you and she and the girls wished us a Merry Christmas. I __12__ them and we wished them the same.
I was so __13__ that I just wanted to say to the kind strangers, “Thank you so much. You have helped a(n) __14__ mum, and showed me there are good, loving families left in this crazy world, helping in teaching my son about __15__. ”
( )1．A．gave up B．faced up
C．headed out D．looked out
( )2．A．make B．choose
C．design D．order
( )3．A．conversations B．stories
C．distances D．lines
( )4．A．wait B．run
C．pay D．fall
( )5．A．warning B．noise
C．sigh D．voice
( )6．A．Unfortunately B．Honestly
C．Surprisingly D．Hopefully
( )7．A．daughters B．colleagues
C．boys D．customers
( )8．A．longer B．funnier
C．harder D．easier
( )9．A．sad B．awkward
C．knowing D．attractive
( )10．A．wished B．managed
C．failed D．refused
( )11．A．bought B．collected
C．handed D．raised
( )12．A．thanked B．believed
C．honoured D．found
( )13．A．confused B．embarrassed
C．touched D．satisfied
( )14．A．warm-hearted B．careless
C．adventurous D．stressed-out
( )15．A．patience B．kindness
C．generosity D．growth
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在购物中心带儿子挑选圣诞节礼物，购物中心挤满了人，作者带着儿子就像打仗一样，又累又饿，快要崩溃时一位母亲主动为儿子挑选了适龄的礼物，帮助了极度焦虑的作者，作者被陌生人的善意所感动的故事。
1．C 考查动词短语辨析。句意：然后，我们去了当地的购物中心，让他为自己挑选圣诞礼物。A．gave up放弃；B．faced up勇敢地面对； C．headed out前往，出发；D．looked out当心。根据下文中的“The mall was crowded with people”可知，作者和儿子去购物中心。故选C项。
2．B 考查动词辨析。句意：同上题。A．make制作；B．choose选择；C．design设计；D．order订购。根据空后的“Christmas gifts for himself”以及下文中的“my son just wanted to pick out tractors for himself”可知，作者带儿子去商场，让儿子给他自己挑节日礼物。故选B项。
3．D 考查名词辨析。句意：商场里挤满了人，队伍排得很长，气氛很热烈。A．conversations对话；B．stories故事；C．distances距离；D．lines队伍。根据上文中的“The mall was crowded with people”可知，商场人很多，应是排很长的队。故选D项。
4．A 考查动词辨析。句意：这就像一场战斗，我儿子只想为自己挑选拖拉机，不想排队等待。A．wait等待；B．run跑步；C．pay支付；D．fall落下，跌倒。根据空后的“in line”可知，排队意味着等待。故选A项。
5．D 考查名词辨析。句意：正当我快要崩溃的时候，我听到身后传来声音：“打扰了。”A．warning警告；B．noise噪音；C．sigh叹息；D．voice声音。根据下文中的“Excuse me”可知，作者听到身后传来声音。故选D项。
6．B 考查副词辨析。句意：老实说，我在想这个人在这个时候需要我做什么。A．Unfortunately不幸地；B．Honestly诚实地；C．Surprisingly令人惊讶地；D．Hopefully有希望地。根据下文中的“I was thinking what this person would need from me at this point”以及语境可知，作者听到有人和自己说话，心里其实想的是别人要麻烦自己帮忙。故选B项。
7．A 考查名词辨析。句意：但我转过身来，看到一位母亲和她的两个女儿。A．daughters女儿；B．colleagues同事；C．boys男孩；D．customers顾客。根据下一段中的“she and the girls wished us a Merry Christmas”可知，作者转身后发现的是一位母亲和她的两个女儿。故选A项。
8．D 考查形容词辨析。句意：它适合你的年龄，可能会让你的夜晚轻松一点。A．longer更长的；B．funnier更有趣的；C．harder更困难的；D．easier更容易的。根据上文中的“It’s age appropriate(适龄的)”以及语境可知，那位母亲挑的礼物适合作者的儿子，能让接近崩溃的作者轻松一点。故选D项。
9．C 考查形容词辨析。句意：她会意的表情说明了一切——她知道，大约十年前，她就是我。A．sad悲伤的；B．awkward令人尴尬的；C．knowing会意的，知情的；D．attractive吸引人的。根据下文中的“she knew，and she had been me some 10 years ago”可知，她曾经也像作者这样，所以她了解作者的情况，故此处指“她会意的表情”。故选C项。
10．B 考查动词辨析。句意：我设法说了句“好的”，她就把礼物递给了我兴奋的孩子。A．wished希望；B．managed设法完成；C．failed失败；D．refused拒绝。根据上文“tired and hungry”可知，作者此时很疲惫，所以应是设法说了句“好的”。manage to do sth意为“设法完成某事”。故选B项。
11．C 考查动词辨析。句意：同上题。A．bought买；B．collected收集；C．handed递给；D．raised提高。根据下文中的“He immediately said thank you”可知，她把礼物递给作者的儿子。故选C项。
12．A 考查动词辨析。句意：我向他们表示感谢，也送给他们同样的祝福。A．thanked感谢；B．believed相信；C．honoured尊重；D．found发现。根据上文中的“she and the girls wished us a Merry Christmas”提到她们祝愿作者和儿子圣诞节快乐，此处是作者表示感谢，并送出同样的祝福。故选A项。
13．C 考查形容词辨析。句意：我太感动了，我只想对这些善良的陌生人说：“非常感谢。”A．confused困惑的；B．embarrassed尴尬的；C．touched感动的；D．satisfied满意的。根据下文中的“I just wanted to say to the kind strangers” 可知，作者被陌生人的善意所感动。故选C项。
14．D 考查形容词辨析。句意：你帮助了一位心力交瘁的母亲，让我看到在这个疯狂的世界上还有美好、充满爱的家庭，你教会了我的儿子什么是善良。A．warm-hearted热心的；B．careless粗心的；C．adventurous冒险的；D．stressed-out焦虑的，筋疲力尽的。根据第二段中的“I was on the edge(边缘) of breakdown”可知，作者当时处于崩溃的边缘，极度焦虑。故选D项。
15．B 考查名词辨析。句意：同上题。A．patience耐心；B．kindness善良；C．generosity慷慨；D．growth成长。根据上文中的“the kind strangers”和全文内容可知，陌生人让作者和儿子看到了什么是善良。故选B项。UNIT 5 Period Two
基础练
Ⅰ． 单句语法填空
1．Finally, she lost her ________ (patient) and started to yell at the naughty children.
2．The two brothers spotted a man in rags ________(walk) in the street at that time.
3．Mr. Smith found the windows ________ (break) when he got home from the holiday.
4．It was when I was traveling to Beijing ________ I met my friend Li Ping.
5．Please be quick! The meeting is about ________(begin).
6．It was an unpopular decision to postpone ________ (build) the new hospital.
7．For himself he wanted nothing but to be the humble ________(serve) of his country.
8．It was ________(use) by all kinds of people.
【答案】1．patience 2．walking 3．broken 4．that
5．to begin 6．building 7．servant 8．used
Ⅱ．完成句子
1．In 1980 Julian Simon, an economist, and Paul Ehrlich, a biologist, _______________.
在1980年，经济学家朱利安·西蒙与生物学家保罗·欧利希打了一个赌。
2．___________________________, I opened the shop because I’m interested in the arts.
事实上，我开这家店完全是出于对工艺品的兴趣。
3．Police have said that he died either __________________ or by suicide.
警方称，他可能是意外死亡，也可能是自杀。
4．________________________, I like all of them, except for math.
说实话，除了数学，其他的科目我都喜欢。
5．I ________ two young men ________ chess under the tree.
我看见两个年轻人在树下下棋。
【答案】1．made a bet 2．As a matter of fact 3．by accident
4．To be honest 5．saw；playing
Ⅲ．微写作
一个不容忽视的(ignore)事实是， 金钱一直是一些人所渴望的。有些人缺乏努力和耐心(patience), 总是想偶然(by accident)一夜暴富。事实上(as a matter of fact), 赚钱应该建立在诚实劳动的基础上(on the basis of)。老实说(to be honest), 金钱并不一定意味着幸福。
______________________________________________________________________
One possible version：
A fact that cannot be ignored is that money has always been what some people long for. Some people lack effort and patience and always want to get rich overnight by accident. As a matter of fact, making a fortune ought to be on the basis of honest labour. To be honest, money doesn’t necessarily mean happiness.
提升练
Ⅰ． 阅读理解
A
In my early childhood, I was often surprised when I saw my father making a small amount of money with difficulty. Being a child, I was unable to understand him. When I was older, my father started doing a part-time job at home. He used to bring some work back and work till late night.
I can’t forget he played with me when I was 3 or 4 years old. He taught me how to read when I was at the age of 5．He took care of me all night when I was sick. Whenever I felt down, he would cheer me up. He also cared about my lessons and often helped me get ready for examinations. Later he sent me to New Delhi for the best education. Whenever I needed money, he never refused. He always managed money for my studies.
Two years ago, I got a job at a hospital in New Delhi. When I helped my first patient, I got a strong feeling of satisfaction. When I got my first salary which was about ten times more than my pocket money, I spent it all on myself.
When I returned home one fine morning, I heard my father communicating with one neighbour. He was telling him my success in the job very proudly. He also told him that I had a higher salary than him at the end of his work. A dream, his son should become better than himself, came true.
I was unable to move on my feet. Past 23 years flashed into my mind in a moment. I knew my father loved me very much. I could understand the meaning of my father’s aspirations(愿望). I could understand the decisions my father made in the past. The financial difficulty he was facing was decided by his goal — making his child more successful than himself.
If today I am successful, this is because of my father.
( )1．When the writer was young, his father ________.
A．managed money for his studies
B．cheered him up all night
C．hardly bought anything for him
D．only cared about his examinations
( )2．The right order of the story is ________.
a. My father sent me to get the best education.
b. My father thought his dream came true.
c. Being a child, I was unable to understand my father.
d. I could understand the meaning of my father’s aspirations.
e. I got a higher salary than my father.
A．b-d-c-e-a B．d-a-c-e-b
C．c-a-e-b-d D．c-a-d-b-e
( )3．The best title for this passage may be “ ________”．
A．A successful child B．An unforgettable moment
C．A difficult time D．A father’s love
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲作者小时候不理解父亲为什么为赚很少的钱而极其努力。父亲送作者去学校接受最好的教育，作者后来得到了一份好工作，钱比父亲赚得多。偶然的机会听到父亲对邻居说的话，才明白父亲的经济困难都是因为他想要自己的孩子比自己更成功。
1．A 推理判断题。第二段中的“He always managed money for my studies(父亲总是能拿出作者学习用的钱). ”与A选项“managed money for his studies”与原文一致。故选A项。
2．C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Being a child, I was unable to understand him(作为一个孩子，我无法理解他). ”可知，c排第一，可排除A、B；根据第二段中的“Later he sent me to New Delhi for the best education(后来他送我去新德里接受最好的教育). ”可知，a排第二；根据第三段中“When I got my first salary which was about ten times more than my pocket money, I spent it all on myself(当我拿到第一份薪水时，它比我的零花钱多十倍，我把它都花在了自己身上). ”可知作者的薪水比父亲高，e排第三，排除D。故选C项。
3．D 主旨大意题。本文主要讲父亲想要自己的孩子比自己更成功，努力赚钱送孩子接受最好的教育，且在孩子的成长中尽职尽责，体现了一名父亲对孩子的爱，用“A father’s love”作标题最合适。故选D项。
B
(2023四川绵阳高一期中考)Opera and cinema have much in common: as a matter of fact, they use music, theatre, dance and other art forms at once. Cross-referencing and inspiration for each other have led to several interesting experiments.
Cinema, connected with opera, is very attractive for a long time. Opera has been used both as a setting and as a subject for cinema. From comic films to action films, opera scenes appear in a variety of genres(体裁). Whatever the film, scenes set in or around the opera tend to represent the most exciting moment in the plot.
Cinema is also capable of mixing the visual elements of the opera: cameras can catch facial expressions from close or far, special visual effects can be added digitally, and montage(蒙太奇) can change the meaning of a scene. Far from replacing the operatic experience, opera-based films provide a different, complementary take on operas: they become a genre of its own, which has been called the “opera-film”．
Adaptation of films into operas is quite a new development of the operatic world. It is, however, a quickly growing genre: more and more film-based operas are being produced. In the same way popular novels were chosen in the 19th century as plots for operas, nowadays composers turn to popular or relevant screenplays to attract the audience.
In the future, cinema and opera are highly likely to become more and more closely connected. While opera is fighting for relevance in the 21st century with new music produced, and cinema is slowly losing its leading role to high-quality on-demand TV, the two media can work together to give rise to new forms of art, combining their advantages to create something that can become larger than the sum of their parts.
( )4．What can be learned about opera-based films
A．It represents a new genre of films.
B．It focuses on visual experiences.
C．It has unique settings and subjects.
D．It appears in a variety of genres.
( )5．What makes it likely for a film to be adapted into an opera
A．Its characters. B．Its setting.
C．Its subject. D．Its popularity.
( )6．What can be inferred about cinema and opera from the last paragraph
A．The two should develop their own advantages in their ways.
B．The two should cooperate to make something new and bigger.
C．Cinema should take the lead in producing high-quality products.
D．Opera should work harder to become a new way of art in the 21st century.
( )7．What is the text mainly about
A．The replacement of opera by cinema.
B．The advantages of cinema over opera.
C．The interaction between cinema and opera.
D．The similarities between cinema and opera.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了歌剧和电影之间的联系和相互影响。
4．A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Far from replacing the operatic experience，opera-based films provide a different, complementary take on operas：they become a genre of its own, which has been called the ’opera-film’(基于歌剧的电影远没有取代歌剧的体验，而是为歌剧提供了一种不同的、互补的视角：它们成为自己的一种类型，被称为’歌剧电影’). ”可知，歌剧电影代表了一种新的电影类型。故选A项。
5．D 推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“Adaptation of films into operas is…to attract the audience(将电影改编成歌剧是戏剧界的一项新发展。然而，这是一个快速发展的类型：越来越多的电影歌剧被制作出来。就像19世纪的流行小说被选为歌剧的情节一样，如今的作曲家们也转向流行或相关的剧本来吸引观众). ”可知，为了吸引观众才有了更多的改变，因此推断电影被改编成歌剧取决于它的受欢迎程度。故选D项。
6．B 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“While opera is fighting for relevance…can become larger than the sum of their parts(随着新音乐的产生，歌剧正在为21世纪的相关性而斗争，而电影正在慢慢失去其对高质量点播电视的主导作用，这两种媒体可以合作产生新的艺术形式，结合它们的优势创造出比它们的部分之和更大的东西). ”可推断，歌剧和电影这两者应该合作，做出新的更大的东西。故选B项。
7．C 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段中的“In the future，cinema and opera are highly likely to become more and more closely connected(在未来，电影和歌剧极有可能变得越来越紧密). ”以及全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了歌剧和电影之间的联系和相互影响。故选C项。
阅读加油站
cross-referencing n. 相互参照
attractive adj. 吸引人的；有魅力的
scene n．场景；现场
digitally adv. 借助数字手段
combine v. 结合；合并
Whatever the film, scenes set in or around the opera tend to represent the most exciting moment in the plot.
无论是什么电影，设定在歌剧里或周围的场景往往代表着情节中最激动人心的时刻。
Ⅱ．七选五
China has been the birthplace of many of the world’s greatest inventions. It was, for example, the first country to produce paper money. Before the invention of paper money and coins, people used many different kinds of things for buying and selling. __1__This exchange of goods and services for other goods and services is called bartering(物物交换).
__2__ In 1200 BC, people in China began to use shells as money. Usually, the shells used as money were very small. This made it easier for people to carry money over long distances, and allowed trade to develop between different parts of the country.
In the years which followed this invention, many other countries around the world began to do the same. __3__
The next development was in 1000 BC, when China started making bronze and copper shells. It wasn’t long before the Chinese made round coins out of metal. __4__ By 500 BC, metal coins had begun to appear in countries like Persia and Greece, and later in the Roman Empire.
About 1,000 years later, leather was used as money in China, and in 806 AD, the first paper banknotes were produced by the Chinese people. __5__
A．As time went by, trade between countries increased.
B．People also began collecting foreign coins as souvenirs.
C．They also used tiny shells as money for buying and selling.
D．It was still many years before paper money appeared in Europe.
E．However, as economies developed, such exchanges became impractical.
F．During that time, for example, buying a chicken might cost several potatoes.
G．The very first coins often had holes in them so that people could tie them together.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要按照时间顺序讲述了中国和世界上其他国家货币发展的历史。
1．F 根据空前句 “people used many different kinds of things for buying and selling”及空后句“This exchange of goods and services for other goods and services is called bartering. ”可知，此处主要讲的是“物物交换”，F项中 “buying a chicken might cost several potatoes”是“物物交换”的一个例子，符合上下文文意。故选F项。
2．E 由前文可知，本文第一段讲的是“物物交换”；由空后句 可知，第二段讲的是“贝壳作为货币使用”，故此空的作用是承上启下。E项中的“such exchanges”与第一段句末的“this exchange”相呼应，选项中的however以及impractical表明“物物交换”有局限性，所以出现更加方便携带的贝壳货币，符合上下文文意。故选E项。
3．C 根据空前句 “many other countries around the world began to do the same”可知，许多其他国家也开始这样做了。to do the same指的就是“也开始用贝壳买卖”，C项(他们也使用小贝壳作为货币买卖)符合上下文文意。故选C项。
4．G 根据空前句 “It wasn’t long before the Chinese made round coins out of metal. ”可知，中国出现了金属的圆形钱币；根据空后句可知，到公元前500年这种金属钱币开始在其他国家出现。故G项(这种首次出现的钱币中经常有孔以便人们把它们串起来)符合上下文文意。故选G项。
5．D 根据空前句 “the first paper banknotes were produced by the Chinese people”可知，此处讲到了纸币的出现，故D项(很多年后纸币才出现在欧洲)符合上下文文意。故选D项。UNIT 5 Period Three
基础练
Ⅰ． 单词拼写
1．He has announced his ________(打算) to retire.
2．There was ________(无处) for me to sit so I had to stand.
3．It is difficult to assess the full ________(程度) of the damage.
4．To ________(追求) happiness and interests is the potential motive power of human nature.
5．She________(犹豫)slightly before answering the inspector’s question.
6．We ________(终于) took off at 11 o’clock and arrived in Venice at 1∶30．
【答案】1．intention 2．nowhere 3．extent
4．pursue 5．hesitated 6．eventually
Ⅱ．短语填空
play the role of，on duty，be stuck in，get into trouble, in case
1．The writer brought a notebook along, ________ she was seized by sudden inspiration.
2．Salespeople in this supermarket must wear name badges(姓名牌) when __________.
3．When we__________, we need friends to help us out.
4．All of the students encouraged her to__________ the queen in the play.
5．The manager__________ a traffic jam for an hour yesterday and was late for the meeting.
【答案】1．in case 2．on duty 3．get into trouble
4．play the role of 5．was stuck in
Ⅲ．根据所给中文意思，用适当的情态动词完成下列对话
Amy：1. __________ I borrow the book(我可以借这本书吗)
Librarian：Of course, you 2. __________(当然可以).
Amy：How long 3. __________ I keep it(我可以借多长时间)
Librarian：You 4. __________ keep it for two weeks(你可以借两周).
Amy：5. __________ I return it on time(我必须得按时归还吗)
Librarian：Yes, you 6. __________. If not, you 7. ________ be fined. (是的。如果不按时归还的话，你有可能被罚款。)
Amy：I see. I know this is the rule of the library.
Librarian：Thanks for your understanding. I wish you enjoy reading.
Amy: Thank you.
【答案】1．Can/Could/May 2．can 3．can
4．can 5．Must 6．must 7．may
提升练
Ⅰ． 七选五
Teenagers earning money
In the United States, you can only get a full-time job if you are 16 years old or older. But there are things that teenagers can do to earn some spending money. Here are a few ideas.
Parents with young children sometimes want to go out for dinner or to the movies, but they don’t want to leave their children alone. __1__ If the children go to bed early, you can do some of your homework!
Some adults have a dog, but they don’t have time to take it for a walk. __2__ So some teenagers work as dog walkers. It’s a good idea — you earn money and you’re outside in the fresh air. You get some exercise, too!
Teenagers can deliver newspapers. You usually ride a bike around a neighbourhood and leave a newspaper at each house. __3__You have to get up early, too, because people want to read their newspaper with their breakfast.
__4__ Some companies pay teens to do online research. They want to know what teens are interested in. It’s a fun and easy way to make money. You can also design web pages for friends or adults.
Sometimes adults pay teenagers to mow(修整) their lawns(草坪). It’s a great job because you get fresh air and exercise. __5__ Then you have regular customers, because grass always grows!
A．Dogs need a lot of exercise!
B．It brings a lot of safety problems.
C．Normally you have to have your own bike.
D．Teenagers can work at home on their computers.
E．It’s important to tell an adult where you’re going.
F．Do your job carefully and people will want you to do it again.
G．So, they ask a teenager to stay in the house and look after their children while they are out.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了青少年赚钱的几点建议。
1．G 根据空前 “Parents with young children sometimes want to go out for dinner or to the movies, but they don’t want to leave their children alone. ”可知，有孩子的父母有时想出去吃饭或看电影，但他们不想让孩子一个人在家，故G项(所以，他们让一个青少年待在家里，在他们外出的时候照顾他们的孩子)符合语境。
2．A 根据空后 “So some teenagers work as dog walkers. ”可知，一些青少年做遛狗的工作，故A项(狗狗需要大量的运动)符合语境。
3．C 根据空前 “You usually ride a bike around a neighbourhood and leave a newspaper at each house. ”可知，你需要骑自行车送报纸，故C项(通常你必须有自己的自行车)符合语境。
4．D 根据空后 “Some companies pay teens to do online research. ”可知，一些公司付钱给青少年做在线调查，故D项(青少年可以在家用电脑工作)符合语境。
5．F 根据空后 “Then you have regular customers, because grass always grows！”可知，你就有了老客户，因为草是一直生长的，故F项(认真做你的工作，人们会再找你做)符合语境。
Ⅱ．语法填空
How do we help kids make wise choices about their money Anne Kersten, 1. ________ financial teacher in America, says that she starts it by opening an ongoing dialogue. Kersten leads two workshops 2. ________(design) for families. Both are values-based money management workshops 3. ________ provide parents with tools and talking points on how to share, save and spend money 4. ________(wise). Children who attend the workshop receive either a blue piggy bank 5. ________ a Cash Cache(贮存物).
Long before Kersten began teaching other people’s kids about wise money management, she taught her own daughters. When her daughters 6. ________(be) only 4 and 5 years old, they each received a small allowance(零用钱) to learn how to share, save and spend. “Saving is important because it helps mentally prepare for long-term 7. ________(goal)，” Kersten says, adding that her daughters knew they would be responsible for a part of their college fee. After spending a term 8. ________(study) abroad, Kersten’s older daughter graduated 9. ________ college last year. She used scholarships along with her savings 10. ________(help) pay her way. Kersten’s younger daughter saved enough to cover her fee and she will graduate debt-free soon.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。短文介绍了美国的金融师安妮·克斯藤通过开办家庭讲习班来帮助孩子明智地分享、储蓄和花钱，并以自己的女儿为例来说明孩子学会理财的重要性。
1．a 考查冠词。句意：美国的金融师安妮·克斯藤说，她是通过开展与孩子之间的对话帮助孩子对他们的钱作出明智的选择。financial teacher在此处是泛指，financial的首字母的发音为辅音音素，所以用不定冠词a。故填a。
2．designed 考查过去分词。句意：克斯藤主办了两个讲习班，主要是为家庭而开办的。分析句子可知，workshops与designed在逻辑上是动宾关系，所以用过去分词。故填designed。
3．that/which 考查定语从句。句意：这两个都是以价值观为基础的金钱管理讲习班，为家长们提供了如何明智地分享、储蓄和花费金钱的工具和谈话要点。分析句子可知，workshops为先行词，在后面的定语从句中作主语，所以关系词为that/which。故填that/which。
4．wisely 考查副词。句意：同上题。这里用副词修饰动词share, save, spend。故填 wisely。
5．or 考查连词。句意：参加讲习班的孩子或者可以得到一个蓝色的储蓄罐，或者可以得到一个现金储藏物。either…or“或者……或者”，为固定短语。故填or。
6．were 考查一般过去时。句意：当她的女儿们只有4岁和5岁的时候，她们每人都得到了一笔零用钱，用来学习如何分享、储蓄和消费。事情发生在过去，用一般过去时，主语为her daughters，所以be动词用were。故填were。
7．goals 考查名词复数。句意：储蓄是很重要的，因为它有助于为长期目标做心理准备。goal为可数名词，目标不止一个，所以用goals。故填goals。
8．studying 考查动词?ing形式。句意：在国外学习了一个学期后，克斯藤的大女儿去年从大学毕业。sb＋spend＋时间＋(in) doing sth意为“某人花费时间做某事”为固定用法。故填studying。
9．from 考查介词。句意：在国外学习了一个学期后，克斯藤的大女儿去年从大学毕业。graduate from意为“从……毕业”，为固定搭配。故填from。
10．to help 考查动词不定式。句意：她用奖学金和存款来支付学费。分析句子可知，动词不定式作目的状语。故填to help。
Ⅲ．读后续写
(2023河北承德市高一下学期期末)My dad is a helpful police officer and I respect him very much. In his spare time, he likes volunteering to give lectures on law to the children in our community.
I remember my father took special care of a family made up of a struggling single father, Jack, and his three sons. The elder boys seemed kind and understanding while the youngest boy, Tom, was naughty and wild. When helping Jack in life and work, my father always taught his children to obey the law.
During one visit, my dad and Jack had a deep conversation. During their talk, Jack expressed his concern about the future of his youngest boy, and said, “As we know, Tom is a clever boy, but he is too competitive. He always behaves badly at school. For some reason, he fought with his classmate again yesterday. I don’t know how to deal with him. ” Obviously, he felt powerless to guide Tom. So, he asked for my father’s advice and ideas. “Will you allow your boy to leave the city for a few days I want to take him to spend the summer with my son in the suburbs(郊区) of our hometown. ” My dad offered the only solution he could think of on the spot. However, Jack agreed and was grateful to my father.
My dad decided that it would be good for Tom to see another side of family life, which he had never experienced. Then he discussed the plan with me. I couldn’t agree more.
When the summer vacation came, we had a new member, Tom, in our family. Although we seemed very unfamiliar to him, he had no trouble adapting to the new home environment. Amazingly, we found that he was an honest and open boy and got along well with the whole family. He seemed to like playing in the backyard and particularly enjoyed swimming in the pool. Wherever my father went, he took both of us with him. It wasn’t long before Tom and I became good friends. I felt so lucky to have him with me, and I even shared everything interesting with him.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应的位置作答。
My father took Tom and I to participate in all kinds of activities. ______________________
One possible version：
My father took Tom and I to participate in all kinds of activities._ Besides studying together, we also traveled to famous scenic spots to experience the kind world around us. My father motivated us to do good deeds in our hometown. We were encouraged to help homeless people on the street, bringing them food, drinks and clothes. It was a completely different experience from what he had experienced before, which he liked very much. In this way, we lived a meaningful life, and he was slowly changing. However, the wonderful days of summer vacation were soon over.
Back to his own home, Tom seemed to be a different person. ___________________________ _______________________________________________________
One possible version：
Back to his own home, Tom seemed to be a different person._ This holiday had a good effect on him. When he returned to school, he became more friendly and understanding. He went to school on time every day, worked hard at his lessons, and won the friendship of his classmates. He also took part in volunteer activities, like going to a nursing home to help elderly people on weekends. He always helped do housework for his father after school. His father was very grateful for what my father did.UNIT 5 Period Four
基础练
Ⅰ． 单词拼写
1．We kissed each others’ cheeks in the European ________(方式).
2．We had no ________(选择) but to do what we had been ordered to do.
3．It’s ________(正常) to feel tired after such a long trip.
4．That book has a good ________(情节) and much clever dialogue.
5．We walked down a ________(宽阔的) street lined with trees.
6．It is ________(确实) an honour to serve my country in such a position.
7．Move these chairs ________(到旁边) to prevent someone from falling.
8．Nowadays, few people can ________(维持) friendship until their old age.
【答案】1．manner 2．option 3．normal 4．plot
5．broad 6．indeed 7．aside 8．maintain
Ⅱ．短语填空
on duty, with one’s permission, in case, take off, willing to
1．Please remind me of my promise ______________________ I forget.
2．I came back late yesterday because I was __________.
3．If you’re not ______________ help me, I’ll find somebody who will.
4．The plane ________________ from the airport and headed north towards Zhengzhou.
5．________________, I gave his name and address to my friend.
【答案】1．in case 2．on duty 3．willing to
4．took off 5．With his permission
Ⅲ．完成句子
1．________________ the task is, you must finish it on time.
无论任务有多难，你们必须按时完成。
2．In no case ________________________ this important match.
无论如何我都不能输掉这场重要的比赛。
3．___________________________________ without saying goodbye.
不说声再见就离开是不礼貌的。
4．The old man opened his mouth as if _______________________.
那个老人张开了嘴，好像还想要说什么。
5．Henry had________________a million-pound note at that time.
那时，除了一张百万英镑的纸币外，亨利一无所有。
6．It’s _____________ for me to know these _____________.
对我来说，知道这些谚语是很正常的。
7．During the Spring Festival, children ________________ to get lucky money.
春节期间，孩子们渴望得到压岁钱。
8．_______________________, I’ll visit the old professor tomorrow afternoon.
那样的话，我明天下午去拜访老教授。
【答案】1．However difficult 2．can I lose 3．It is bad manners to leave
4．to say something 5．nothing but 6．normal; sayings 7．are eager 8．In that case
提升练
Ⅰ． 阅读理解
Amanda Kofoeds had found a strange lump in her arm one day and visited a doctor at a friend’s urging. During this time, she was enrolled in school for education and was currently uninsured due to the expense. She planned to save money so she could get on her husband’s insurance and then seek medical treatment for the cancer.
Her friends and family didn’t want her to postpone her treatment due to the expense. They took matters into their own hands and started a GoFundMe campaign. The friend came up with the creative idea to spread the word and invite family, friends, and strangers who wanted to help to participate in a donation flash mob(快速捐款行动). The event started an outpouring of enormous generosity from the local community.
Amanda and her husband Clint tore up as the crowd passed by and the donations poured in. The generous act of kindness gave the family a comforting, and optimistic feeling during a time when all hope seemed lost. Clint said that Amanda struggled with the idea of asking for help. She felt guilty and undeserving compared to others who are also struggling.
In the time since, Amanda has enrolled in an insurance plan and has finished chemotherapy. Life for the family has started getting back to their normal routine.
Once Amanda got her strength back, she returned to school and completed her bachelor’s degree in education. She is now a teacher. She said the experience motivated her to instill(灌输) the value of charity in her children. The family is now inspired to volunteer in their local neighbourhood and contribute to crowdfunding(众筹) efforts. They are grateful for the opportunity to give back and help others as many have helped them.
The couple said they feel blessed by the strong support. PassItOn wants to celebrate those heroes during the family’s darkest time. These individuals perfectly demonstrate the value of community. It is with the help of their generosity that the family is now happy, healthy and whole.
( )1．Why did Amanda Kofoeds postpone her treatment
A．She was admitted to a school.
B．Her family couldn’t afford the medical cost.
C．No good doctors could treat her cancer.
D．Her friends and family refused to assist her.
( )2．What did her friends do to help Amanda Kofoeds
A．They started a donation flash mob.
B．They founded a community school.
C．They supported her through local hospitals.
D．They fought for assistance from the whole country.
( )3．Which word best describes the couple’s feeling when strongly supported
A．Guilty. B．Satisfied.
C．Anxious. D．Grateful.
( )4．What can we learn from Amanda Kofoeds’ story
A．Hard work pays off.
B．The value of charity is great.
C．Education is the key to success.
D．A friend is never known till a man has need.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。阿曼达患癌后经济拮据，推迟学业，推迟治疗，她的朋友们知道后为她组织了快速众筹行动，亲人朋友们很快筹到钱治病。现在他们一家感恩，做志愿者回报社会。
1．B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“She planned to save money so she could… medical treatment for the cancer(她计划省钱，这样她就可以买丈夫的保险，然后就可以为癌症看病了). ”及第二段中的“Her friends and family didn’t want her to postpone her treatment due to the expense(她的朋友和家人不希望她因为费用问题而推迟治疗). ”可知，阿曼达经济拮据，负担不起治疗费用。故选B项。
2．A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The friend came up with the…， and strangers who wanted to help to participate in a donation flash mob(有朋友想出了一个创意，想要传播这个消息，邀请想帮忙的家人、朋友和陌生人参加一个快速捐款行动). ”可知，朋友们为她举行了一次快速捐款行动。故选A项。
3．D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“She said the experience motivated her to instill(灌输)… to give back and help others as many have helped them(她说这次经历促使她灌输慈善的价值给孩子们。现在全家被鼓舞在当地社区当志愿者，为众筹努力。他们很感激有机会回报别人，帮助别人，就像很多人曾经帮助过他们一样). ”可知，阿曼达夫妇很感恩。故选D项。
4．B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“These individuals perfectly demonstrate the value of community…now happy, healthy and whole(这些人完美地展示了社区的价值。正是由于他们的慷慨相助，这个家庭现在才幸福、健康、完整). ”并结合全文可知，全文主旨，慈善的价值是巨大的。故选B项。
Ⅱ．七选五
Everybody hates the idea of cutting back financially because it usually means living without things you like. But not always. __1__. They could reduce your costs by thousands of dollars a year.
__2__
An increasing number of grocery chains are selling their own lines of food. Actually, these brands cost vastly less than the name brands, but taste the same. Switch and you could save 25 percent on your grocery bills.
Make a list
Whether you’re buying groceries or gifts, spur of the moment impulses(一时冲动) are your enemy. __3__. If you want to buy something on impulse, force yourself to go home and think about it.
Carry snacks
__4__. The same holds true for anything you eat out. So if you know you’re going to be out for several hours and likely to get hungry, throw an apple in your car or carry a six-pack of soda or water in your bag.
Use it up
Before you run to the store, make sure you check your fridge. There’s a good chance that you’ve got lots of unused or partially used items that will go to waste while you waste your cash buying more. __5__.
A．Make a savings plan
B．Switch to store brands
C．There are many painless ways to save money
D．Choose reliable brands of well-known companies
E．Write a to-buy list before you go shopping and stick to it
F．Whether it’s food or beauty care, use it up before you replace it
G．Buy a soda at a restaurant and you’re likely to pay twice as much
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了四种精明的省钱方法，这样可以让你的年度开支减少数千美元。
1．C 根据下文 “They could reduce your costs by thousands of dollars a year(它们每年能为你节省数千美元). ”可知，本空要介绍省钱的办法，故C项(有很多无痛的省钱方式)符合语境。
2．B 根据本段内容可知，越来越多的食品连锁店开始出售自己的食品系列。实际上，这些牌子的价格比名牌便宜得多，但味道一样。换一个品牌，你可以节省25%的杂物费用。可知本段建议转换品牌，故B项(转换到商店品牌)符合文意。
3．E 根据本段小标题Make a list(列个清单)以及下文 “If you want to buy something on impulse, force yourself to go home and think about it(如果你一时冲动想买东西，那就强迫自己回家好好想想). ”可知，本空建议去购物前写一份待办事项清单并遵守，故选E项。
4．G 根据下文可知，这同样适用于你在外面吃的任何东西。所以，如果你知道你要出去几个小时，很可能会饿，那就在你的车里放一个苹果，或者在包里装上半打苏打水或水。商店的东西往往很贵，因此建议带上一些零食可以省钱。故G项(在餐馆买一杯苏打水，你可能要付两倍的价钱)符合语境。
5．F 根据段落标题和空格上文 “There’s a good chance that you’ve got lots of unused or partially used items that will go to waste while you waste your cash buying more. ”可推知，不管是食物还是美容护理，在更换之前都要用完，故选F项。
Ⅲ．完形填空
(2023广东东莞高一统考期末)Growing up, Elizabeth’s grandmother always told her to look for ways to help others. Her grandmother has passed away, but Elizabeth keeps her grandmother’s __1__ close to her heart.
One day, she was shopping at a supermarket when she __2__ something unusual. Silver-haired Carmen was still working hard at age 82．A quick conversation __3__ why Carmen continued to work into her Golden Years. She owed about $10,000 in medical __4__ and she only had about $50 in her bank account then.
Elizabeth was __5__ and tried to help Carmen. Since she is active on social media and has over 135,000 followers, she decided to ask the public for __6__ to pay Carmen’s debt and set her up to retire sooner. She made a short video of the __7__ grandma and opened an account to raise money.
Elizabeth’s original video was __8__ more than 15 million times. A quick follow-up video got even more attention, and the donations started pouring in.
So far, Elizabeth has __9__ over $135,000! She was amazed by how __10__ the public was, but thought Carmen’s story really struck the __11__ of people of all ages. The outpouring of support also __12__ her of how good most people are at their hearts.
When Elizabeth told Carmen the good news, she couldn’t believe her __13__. Thanks to Elizabeth and her followers, Carmen will finally be able to __14__ and spend more time with her family. Isn’t it amazing what we can achieve when we __15__ pay attention and look for ways to help others We are certain that Elizabeth’s grandma would be proud of her.
( )1．A．truth B．advice
C．image D．memory
( )2．A．heard B．bought
C．spotted D．realised
( )3．A．limited B．proved
C．ruined D．uncovered
( )4．A．debt B．research
C．check D．field
( )5．A．hurt B．scared
C．moved D．shocked
( )6．A．supplies B．contributions
C．donations D．resources
( )7．A．warm-hearted B．hard-working
C．impressive D．touching
( )8．A．viewed B．posted
C．copied D．recorded
( )9．A．collected B．borrowed
C．donated D．earned
( )10．A．curious B．generous
C．selfless D．worried
( )11．A．heartache B．heartbeat
C．heartstrings D．heartbreak
( )12．A．freed B．informed
C．reminded D．warned
( )13．A．eyes B．ears
C．reactions D．stories
( )14．A．play B．leave
C．live D．retire
( )15．A．simply B．finally
C．generally D．gradually
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Elizabeth在购物的时候偶然遇到了82岁高龄却仍在工作还债的Carmen，于是她发布了关于Carmen的视频进行募捐，最终让Carmen能够退休并多陪伴家人的故事。
1．B 考查名词辨析。句意：她的祖母已经去世了，但Elizabeth把祖母的建议牢记在心。A．truth真相；B．advice建议；C．image形象，图像；D．memory记忆。根据上文的“Growing up, Elizabeth’s grandmother always told her to look for ways to help others(在成长过程中，Elizabeth的祖母总是告诉她要想办法帮助别人). ”可知，这里是说祖母给Elizabeth的建议。故选B项。
2．C 考查动词辨析。句意：一天，她在一家超市购物时发现了一些不寻常的事情。A．heard听到；B．bought买；C．spotted发现，注意到；D．realised意识到。根据下文的“Silver-haired Carmen was still working hard at age 82(满头银发的Carmen在82岁时仍在努力工作). ”可知，这里是说她发现满头银发的Carmen仍在工作这一不寻常的事情。故选C项。
3．D 考查动词辨析。句意：一场简短的交谈揭示了Carmen为什么继续工作到晚年。A．limited限制；B．proved证明；C．ruined毁坏，破坏；D．uncovered揭露，揭发。根据下文的“why Carmen continued to work into her Golden Years”可知，这里是说通过这场简短的交谈揭开了她在这么大的年纪还要工作的原因。故选D项。
4．A 考查名词辨析。句意：她欠了大约1万美元的医疗债务，而当时她的银行账户里只有大约50美元。A．debt债务；B．research研究；C．check支票；D．field田地。根据下文的“pay Carmen’s debt”可知，这里是debt的原词复现。故选A项。
5．D 考查形容词辨析。句意：Elizabeth很震惊，试图帮助Carmen。A．hurt受伤的；B．scared害怕的；C．moved感动的；D．shocked吃惊的，震惊的。根据上文的“She owed about $10,000 in medical __4__ and she only had about $50 in her bank account then. ”可知，Elizabeth得知Carmen这么大年纪还工作的原因是她欠了巨额的医疗债务却没钱偿还，所以她感到震惊。故选D项。
6．C 考查名词辨析。句意：由于她在社交媒体上很活跃，拥有超过13．5万名粉丝，所以她决定请求公众捐款以偿还Carmen的债务，并让她早日退休。A．supplies补给品；B．contributions贡献；C．donations捐赠物，捐赠；D．resources资源。根据下文的“the donations started pouring in”可知，这里是donations的原词复现。故选C项。
7．B 考查形容词辨析。句意：她制作了关于这个辛勤工作的奶奶的视频并开设了一个账户来筹集资金。A．warm-hearted热心肠的；B．hard-working工作努力的；C．impressive给人深刻印象的；D．touching动人的。根据第二段中的“Silver-haired Carmen was still working hard at age 82．”可知，Carmen在82岁高龄仍在工作，说明她是一个辛勤工作的人。故选B项。
8．A 考查动词辨析。句意：Elizabeth的原始视频被观看了1 500多万次。A．viewed 观看；B．posted发布；C．copied复制；D．recorded记录。根据下文的“more than 15 million times”可知，这里是说Elizabeth的视频被观看了许多次。故选A项。
9．A 考查动词辨析。句意：到目前为止，Elizabeth已经筹集了超过13．5万美元。A．collected筹集；B．borrowed借；C．donated捐赠；D．earned挣得。根据上文的“opened an account to raise money”可知，Elizabeth开设账户是为Carmen筹钱，所以这里是说筹集了超过13．5万美元。故选A项。
10．B 考查形容词辨析。句意：她对公众的慷慨感到惊讶，但她认为Carmen的故事真的打动了所有年龄段的人的心弦。A．curious好奇的；B．generous慷慨的；C．selfless无私的；D．worried担心的。根据上文的“So far, Elizabeth has __9__ over $135,000！”可知，Elizabeth能够筹集这么多钱是因为公众的慷慨。故选B项。
11．C 考查名词辨析。句意：同上题。A．heartache心痛；B．heartbeat心跳声；C．heartstrings心弦；D．heartbreak心碎。根据上文的“Carmen’s story really struck the”可知，Carmen的故事扣动了人们的心弦。故选C项。
12．B 考查动词辨析。句意：源源不断的支持也告诉了她，大多数人的内心是多么善良。A．freed使自由；B．informed通知，告知；C．reminded使想起；D．warned警告。根据下文的“her of how good most people are at their hearts”可知，这里是说源源不断的支持让她知道大多数人非常善良。故选B项。
13．B 考查名词辨析。句意：Elizabeth把这个好消息告诉Carmen时，她简直不敢相信自己的耳朵。A．eyes眼睛；B．ears耳朵：C．reaction反应；D．stories故事。根据上文中的“told Carmen the good news”可知，Carmen是听到Elizabeth告诉她的这个好消息，所以她不敢相信自己的耳朵。故选B项。
14．D 考查动词辨析。句意：多亏了Elizabeth和她的粉丝，Carmen终于能够退休，有更多的时间陪伴家人。A．play玩耍；B．leave离开；C．live生活；D．retire退休。根据上文的“set her up to retire sooner”可知，这里是retire的原词复现。故选D。
15．C 考查副词辨析。句意：当我们普遍关注并寻找帮助他人的方法时，我们所能取得的成就难道不令人惊讶吗？A．simply仅仅，只；B．finally最终；C．generally普遍地；广泛地；D．gradually逐渐地。根据上文的“how __10__the public was”并结合全文可知，Elizabeth发布了一则视频，这引起了公众的积极反应，大家献出爱心，帮助了Carmen早点退休，这是群众的力量，所以这里是说我们大家普遍给予关注并寻找方法来帮助他人。故选C项。
Ⅳ． 应用文写作
(2023河南洛阳高一阶段练习)假定你是校英语戏剧俱乐部(School English Drama Club)的负责人李华，现负责英语话剧《百万英镑》面向全校的演员选拔工作。请你根据以下提示拟一则通知：
1．选拔时间：4月20日；
2．地点：学校礼堂；
3．具体要求：热爱戏剧表演，具有较好的英语表达能力，熟悉马克·吐温的小说《百万英镑》；
4．通知时间：4月13日。
参考词汇：礼堂auditorium；标准criterion
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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One possible version：
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The School English Drama Club is selecting actors and actresses for the drama The Million Pound Note, based on the famous short story by Mark Twain. The selection will take place at the school auditorium on April 20．
Any student who meets the following criteria will be offered a chance to become an actor or actress. Firstly, he or she should love dramatic performances. Secondly, he or she should have good English speaking skills. What’s more, he or she should have read the short story written by Mark Twain and be familiar with the whole story.
The School English Drama Club
April 13thUNIT 5 THE VALUE OF MONEY
(满分：100分 建议用时：90分钟)
第一部分 语言知识(15分)
第一节 单句语法填空(10分)
1．He would never forget the scene ________ a soldier jumped into the river.
2．While wandering there，he spotted a boy ________ (draw) on the wall.
3．There’s enough information ________ (indicate) that he has enough patience.
4．About five minutes later，the policemen arrived at the spot ________ the accident had happened.
5．You’d better take a magazine ________ case you have to wait for a long time.
6．Seeing the child trapped in the old house，the man from the upper class didn’t hesitate ________ (rush) in.
7．You’d better treat the clerks ________ a friendly manner.
8．It is said that this subject is ________ (option) in that school.
9．Hurry up！There is little time for you to get ________ (dress) now.
10．He came to this big city with the ________ (intend) of finding a good job.
【答案】1．where 2．drawing 3．indicating 4．where 5．in
6．to rush 7．in 8．optional 9．dressed 10．intention
第二节 选词填空(5分)
in return, make a bet, as a matter of fact, by accident, to be honest, care about, step inside
11．He helped us so much but asked for nothing ________________.
12．No one dares to ________________ his office without permission.
13．________________, not every student is fond of this subject.
14．________________, I’m anxious about my child at the moment.
15．I read the nice article on the Internet ________________.
【答案】11．in return 12．step inside
13．As a matter of fact/To be honest
14．To be honest/As a matter of fact 15．by accident
第二部分 阅读(30分)
第一节 阅读理解(20分)
A
When I worked in a large city, passing by someone who was homeless wasn’t an uncommon sight. The difficult situation of those I saw touched me deeply.
I felt I must do something, and, as a single mother, I decided to come up with a plan that fitted my limited budget. I began by setting aside five to ten dollars and passing them out to those I met on the street each week.
Though a dollar felt like a small amount, I realised how powerful it was. For me, I recognised that those I passed by were people just like me. Sometimes we would joke a bit and smile together. On some occasions, I was able to give more. I don’t know how and if the dollars helped, but I know that the connections we made did.
One day after I had started this weekly practice, I had saved up enough to buy myself a new winter coat. With it around my shoulders, I realised that my old coat could still be put to use by someone who had little or nothing to protect them from the cold. However, at that moment, I felt inspired to pass on this opportunity for kindness. I turned to the salesman who had helped me, and asked if he would feel comfortable taking my old coat, walking to the corner, and offering it to someone in need. Slightly taken aback, he smiled. “I will as soon as I get a break，” he said. “Thanks for being so considerate. ”
I can’t help but feel that my experiences with kindness have moved me to pass it on, and in this way, I feel I’ve helped more than just those I pass by on the street. Kindness touches many hearts, and I am grateful for the way it has touched mine.
( )16．Why did the author decide to come up with a plan
A．Because she wanted to increase her limited budget.
B．Because she needed to set aside some bills.
C．Because she always passed by some homeless people.
D．Because she wanted to do something for the homeless people.
( )17．What did the author think of the dollars she gave to those people
A．It didn’t make sense.
B．It could help them a lot.
C．It might have been a small amount to them.
D．It brought a friendly connection between them.
( )18．What do the underlined words “taken aback” in the fourth paragraph probably mean
A．Surprised. B．Satisfied.
C．Upset. D．Frightened.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者帮助一些无家可归的人的经历，如给他们捐款，以及送旧衣物等。
16．D 细节理解题。根据第一段“When I worked in a large city, passing by someone who was homeless wasn’t an uncommon sight. The difficult situation of those I saw touched me deeply. ”及第二段中的“I felt I must do something, and, as a single mother, I decided to come up with a plan that fitted my limited budget. ”可知，无家可归的人的艰难处境对作者触动很深，所以她觉得她必须为他们做些什么，于是她想出了一个计划。故选D项。
17．D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I don’t know how and if the dollars helped, but I know that the connections we made did. ”可知，作者虽然不知道那些钱是否能帮上忙，但是她和那些人之间真的建立起了一种友好关系。故选D项。
18．A 词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段中的“I turned to the salesman who had helped me, and asked if he would feel comfortable taking my old coat, walking to the corner, and offering it to someone in need. ”可知，作者希望销售员把她的旧外套送给需要的人。结合选项：Surprised惊讶的；Satisfied满意的； Upset不安的；Frightened吓坏的。由此可推知，销售员对作者的善意感到惊奇。所以画线短语“taken aback”是“惊讶的”的意思。故选A项。
B
Eat your vegetables. Wash your hands. Always say “please” and “thank you”. We are full of advice for our children, but when it comes to money, we often have little to say. As a result, our children may grow up with clean hands and good manners, but without any idea how to manage their money.
Here are some basics that will help guide them their entire lives.
Show them the future. If your 13-year-old girl were to save $1,000, invest(投资) it at 8% and add $100 every month. By the time she’s 65, she would have $980,983!
Be careful of credit(信用). Credit cards can help you buy necessary things and build a credit history, but they must be used responsibly, which means paying off your debt in time. Explain to your children that when you buy something using a credit card, you can easily end up paying two or three times what you would have paid if you used cash.
Teach patience. Suppose your child wants a new bicycle that costs $150．Rather than paying the cash, give him some regular pocket money and explain that by putting aside, say, $15 each week, he will be able to buy it for himself in only ten weeks.
Provide incentive(激励机制). Tell your children the importance of saving. “For every dollar he or she agrees to save and invest rather than spend, you agree to add another dollar to the pot，” says Cathy Pareto, expert in money planning.
Explain your values. “Values and money are deeply intertwined(纠缠在一起)，” says Eilleen Gallo, co-author of The Financially Intelligent Parent. When your child demands that you buy something, explain why you really don’t want to buy it. “You might say, ’I’d rather save that money for your education，’” advises Gallo. Every time you spend or don’t spend money, you have a chance to share your values.
( )19．The writer gives some basics to help ________ in a proper way.
A．parents teach their children how to deal with money
B．children follow their parents’ instructions
C．children manage their money
D．parents save their money
( )20．The writer thinks that, if a child wants to buy something, his parents should ________.
A．give him some regular pocket money
B．encourage him to put money away for it
C．explain to him the importance of investment
D．tell him to save some money by using a credit card
( )21．What leads the writer to write this article
A．Parents want to know how to educate their children.
B．He wants to share his good ideas about money matters.
C．He thinks money management is the most important for children.
D．Parents care little about their children’s management of money.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了如何教育孩子处理金钱方面的问题。
19．A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“…but when it comes to money, we often have little to say. As a result, our children may grow up with clean hands and good manners, but without any idea how to manage their money(但说到钱，我们往往没有什么要说的。结果，我们的孩子可能会以干净的双手和文雅的礼仪长大，但不知道如何管理他们的钱). ”可知，这些建议都是关于教育孩子如何处理金钱方面的问题的。故选A项。
20．B 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Rather than paying the cash, give him some regular pocket money and explain that by putting aside, say, $15 each week, he will be able to buy it for himself in only ten weeks(给他一些零钱而不是支付现金，并给他解释，比如通过每周存15美元，只要10周后他就可以自己买自行车). ”可推知，当孩子想要买东西时，父母应鼓励孩子存钱。put away意为“储存”。故选B项。
21．D 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Eat your vegetables. Wash your hands. Always say ’please’ and ’thank you’. We are full of advice for our children, but when it comes to money, we often have little to say. ”可知，父母对孩子有很多关于“吃蔬菜”“洗手”“经常说’谢谢’和’请’”等方面的建议，但对于金钱方面却经常说得很少。由此可以推断出，导致作者写这篇文章的原因是家长经常不太在乎孩子的金钱管理。故选D项。
C
(2023湖北新高考联考协作体高一下期末)When it comes to reading, we may be assuming that reading for knowledge is the best reason to pick up a book. Research, however, suggests that reading fiction may provide far more important benefits than nonfiction. It may be one of the best methods for building empathy(同理心), critical thinking and creativity.
High-level business leaders have long enthusiastically praised the virtues of reading. But they almost always recommend nonfiction. Reading nonfiction might certainly be valuable for collecting knowledge. However, research suggests that reading fiction predicts a sharper ability to understand other people’s motivations.
In addition, research suggests that reading literary fiction is an effective way to improve the brain’s ability to keep an open mind while processing information, a necessary skill for effective decision-making. In a 2013 study, researchers examined something called the need for cognitive closure(认知闭合), or the desire to “reach a quick conclusion in decision-making and an aversion to uncertainty and confusion”．Individuals with a strong need for cognitive closure rely heavily on “early information hints”， meaning they struggle to change their minds as new information becomes available. A high need for cognitive closure also means individuals are attracted to smaller bits of information and fewer viewpoints. Individuals who resist the need for cognitive closure tend to be more thoughtful, more creative, and more comfortable with competing narratives — all characteristics of high emotional intelligence.
University of Toronto researchers discovered that individuals in their study who read short stories (as opposed to essays) demonstrated a lower need for cognitive closure. That result is not surprising given that reading literature requires us to slow down, take in volumes of information, and then change our minds as we read. There’s no easy answer in literature. Instead, there’s only perspective-taking. As readers, we’ll almost certainly find Lolita’s narrator Humbert hateful, but we are forced to experience how he thinks, a valuable exercise for decreasing our need for cognitive closure.
( )22．What does the second paragraph suggest about reading fiction
A．It can’t help us to keep motivated.
B．It helps us to gather knowledge.
C．It helps us to improve reading skills.
D．It helps us to better understand others.
( )23．What is the most possible meaning of the underlined word in Paragraph 3
A．Amazement. B．Desire.
C．Dislike. D．Need.
( )24．What do we know about people with a high need for cognitive closure
A．They are unwilling to accept new things.
B．They rely a little on the help of others.
C．They are happy to accept new knowledge.
D．They are in no hurry to draw conclusions.
( )25．What is the advantage of reading fiction according to the text
A．It can hardly change our mind.
B．It can improve emotional intelligence.
C．It can increase the need for cognitive closure.
D．It can add the ability of literature appreciation.
【答案】 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，阅读小说可能比阅读非小说提供更重要的好处。这可能是培养同理心、批判性思维和创造力的最佳方法之一。
22．D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“reading fiction predicts a sharply ability to understand other people’s motivations”可知，阅读小说预示着更强的理解他人动机的能力，即阅读小说有助于让人们更好地理解他人。故选D 项。
23．C 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句子“In a 2013 study, researchers examined…and an aversion to uncertainty and confusion(在2013年中的一项研究中，研究人员调查了一种被称为认知闭合需求的东西，即在决策过程中迅速得出结论，厌恶不确定性和混乱的强烈欲望). ”可知，有认知闭合需求的人厌恶不确定性和混乱。由此可知，画线词的意义与dislike一致。故选C项。
24．A 推理判断题。根据第三段第三、四句“Individuals with a strong need for cognitive closure…fewer viewpoints. ”可知，对认知闭合有强烈需求的人，严重依赖“早期信息提示”。当面对新信息时，他们难以改变自己的思想。由此推知，他们更倾向于获得更少的信息与观点，即他们不大愿意接受新生事物。故选A项。
25．B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Research, however, suggests that…creativity ” 以及第三段最后一句“Individuals who resist the need for cognitive closure…high emotional intelligence. ”可知，认知闭合需求低的人往往具有高情商的性格特征，如更有同理心、更具创造力、更乐于接受自相矛盾的说辞。又根据最后一段最后一句“As readers…for decreasing our need for cognitive closure. ”可知，人们在阅读《洛丽塔》这样的小说作品时，会被迫体验叙事者的思维方式，这能减少人们对认知闭合的需求。由此推知，阅读小说作品既然能减少我们对认知闭合的需求，那么反过来它就能够培养和提高我们的情商。故选B项。
第二节 七选五(10分)
It’s important to prepare for rainy days. Similarly, it’s important to save money. __26__ Why It’s because they’ve got used to spending all the money they make. Sometimes, the hardest thing about saving money is just getting started. Here are some tips to help you save money.
__27__ The first step in saving money is to know how much you’re spending. For one month, keep a record of everything you spend money on. Once you have your data, organize these numbers by category(类别) and get the total amount for each.
You can make a budget(预算). Now that you have a good idea of how much you spend in a month, what can you do now __28__ To plan your spending, you can build a budget. In this way, you can limit over-spending and make sure that you put money away for unexpected situations.
__29__ Doing so makes it much easier to get started. Begin by deciding how long it will take to reach each goal. Some short-term goals include starting a fund to cover 6 months to a year of living costs and saving money for a vacation. Long-term saving goals are often several years or even decades away and can include saving for retirement and putting money away for a child’s college education.
Make saving money easier with automatic transfers(自动转账). Automatic transfers to your savings account are very helpful. __30__ By moving money out of your checking account, you’ll be less likely to spend money you plan to use for savings.
A．You can set saving goals.
B．You can record your costs.
C．You can plan your spending.
D．You can keep a record of what you do.
E．They can make saving money much easier.
F．However, some people find it hard to save money.
G．You can move money out of your savings account.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，就如何更好地存钱提出几点建议。
26．F 根据空前句 “Similarly, it’s important to save money. ”可知，存钱同样很重要。根据空后句 “It’s because they’ve got used to spending all the money they make. ”可知，因为他们已经习惯于花光他们挣的所有钱。故F项(然而，一些人认为很难存钱)符合上下文文意。
27．B 根据空后句 “The first step in saving money is to know how much you’re spending. ”可知，存钱的第一步就是要知道你花了多少。故B项(你可以记录你的消费)符合本段内容。
28．C 根据本段段首句 “You can make a budget. ”可知，本段说明要做预算。故C项(你可以计划你的花费)符合段意。C项中“plan your spending”与段首句中budget(预算)属于近义词。
29．A 根据后句中 “Some short-term goals(一些短期目标)”和 “Long-term saving goals(长期的省钱目标)”可知，A项(你可以设置省钱的目标)符合段意。
30．E 根据空前句 “Automatic transfers to your savings account are very helpful. ”可知，自动转账存入你的储蓄账户对你是有帮助的。故E项(它们能使存钱更容易)进一步说明了前句中的helpful。
第三部分 完形填空(15分)
One businessman was in debt and couldn’t find a way out. Banks were __31__ him. Suppliers were demanding for a payment. He was sitting in the park, totally defeated. He was thinking what could save the company when an old man appeared.
After listening to him, the old man __32__ to help. He asked the businessman’s name, wrote a cheque and said, “Take this money. We will meet here __33__ in one year, and you can return it to me then. ” Afterwards, the old man __34__ and disappeared.
The businessman saw a cheque for $500,000, __35__ by John Rockefeller, one of the richest in the world at that time! “I could __36__ all my problems immediately！” he thought. However, the businessman decided to put the cheque in his safe(保险柜). Only one thought of its __37__ gave him strength to save his business.
With the __38__ of his optimism(乐观), he got out of debt and started to make money again during a couple of months.
One year later, he returned to the __39__ with the same cheque. At the agreed time the old man appeared again. The businessman was about to return the cheque and share his story of __40__ when a nurse ran up. “I hope he wasn’t __41__ you. He always runs away from the hospital and tells he is John Rockefeller，” she explained.
The businessman was extremely __42__. During the whole year he was busy with his business, for he was sure that he had half a million dollars. And suddenly he felt __43__ that it wasn’t the money, real or __44__, that turned his life up. It was his new __45__ and belief that gave him strength to achieve what he had.
( )31．A．searching B．supporting
C．pressing D．judging
( )32．A．refused B．offered
C．hesitated D．remembered
( )33．A．nearly B．frequently
C．exactly D．generally
( )34．A．turned around B．sat down
C．passed away D．held back
( )35．A．earned B．raised
C．released D．signed
( )36．A．take control of B．lose sight of
C．put an end to D．have a command of
( )37．A．change B．existence
C．amount D．burden
( )38．A．return B．loss
C．shake D．discovery
( )39．A．company B．hospital
C．bank D．park
( )40．A．failure B．suffering
C．success D．devotion
( )41．A．bothering B．begging
C．comforting D．disappointing
( )42．A．satisfied B．confused
C．concerned D．impressed
( )43．A．grateful B．painful
C．regretful D．unfair
( )44．A．illegal B．secret
C．imaginary D．artificial
( )45．A．glory B．relief
C．solution D．confidence
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。一位商人负债累累的时候遇到了一个老人，这个老人给了商人一张50万美元的支票。商人靠着自己的自信，成功地渡过了难关。一年以后归还支票的时候却发现，那却是一个精神病人给的假支票。商人由此感叹，最终改变自己生活的不是外在的物质的东西，而是内在的自信。这份信念给了他实现梦想的力量。
31．C 根据前文 “One businessman was in debt and couldn’t find a way out. ”可知，一个商人负债累累，找不到出路。由此可知，银行在给他施压(pressing)。searching搜寻；supporting支持；judging判断。故选C项。
32．B 根据后文 “Take this money. ”可知，老人提供了(offered)帮助。refused拒绝；hesitated犹豫；remembered记住。故选B项。
33．C 句意：他问了商人的名字，写了一张支票说：“把这些钱拿去。我们恰好(exactly)一整年后在这里见面，到时你可以把它还给我。”根据语境可知，此处用exactly强调时间，约定整整一年后在此地见面。nearly差不多； frequently不间断地；generally通常地。故选C项。
34．A 根据空后 “and disappeared”可知，老人说完这些话应该是转身(turned around)离开了。sat down坐下；passed away去世；held back阻挡；退缩。故选A项。
35．D 句意：商人看到一张50万美元的支票，上面有约翰·洛克菲勒的签名(signed)。他是当时世界上最富有的人之一！earned赚得；raised抬高；released释放。故选D项。
36．C 根据前文 “The businessman saw a cheque for $500,000”可知，这些钱可以让他所有的麻烦结束了(put an end to)。 take control of控制； lose sight of看不见；have a command of精通。故选C项。
37．B 句意：只要一想到它的存在(existence)，他就有力量拯救他的生意。 change改变；amount数额； burden负担。故选B项。
38．A 句意：随着乐观精神的回归(return)，他摆脱了债务，几个月后又开始赚钱了。loss损失；shake摇晃； discovery发现。故选A项。
39．D 根据前文可知，商人在公园里遇到了一位老人，而且约定一年后归还支票，因此一年后他又去了公园(park)。company公司；hospital医院；bank 银行。故选D项。
40．C 句意：商人正准备把支票退回去、跟老人分享他成功(success)的故事，这时一位护士跑了过来。 failure失败；suffering伤害；devotion奉献。故选C项。
41．A 句意：“我希望他没有打扰(bothering)你。他总是从医院跑出来，说自己是约翰·洛克菲勒。”她解释说。begging乞求；comforting使舒服；disappointing使失望。故选A项。
42．B 句意：商人非常困惑(confused)。 satisfied满意的； concerned关心的；impressed印象深刻的。故选B项。
43．A 句意：突然间，他感到庆幸(grateful)——使他的生活好转的并不是金钱，不管是真实的还是想象的。painful疼痛的；regretful后悔的；unfair不公平的。故选A项。
44．C 根据空前 “real or”可知，此处指想象的(imaginary)钱。illegal非法的；secret秘密的；artificial人工的。故选C项。
45．D 根据前文 “With the __38__ of his optimism(乐观), he got out of debt and started to make money again during a couple of months. ”及文章大意可知，正是他新的自信(confidence)和信念给了他实现自己所拥有的一切的力量。glory光荣； relief 释放；solution解决方案。故选D项。
第四部分 语法填空(15分)
Su Shi, a famous scholar of the Song Dynasty, was 46. ________(high) thought of in poetry, prose and painting.
At the age of 21, his fresh prose style earned him the 47. ________(recognise) of Ouyang Xiu. Xiu, a Chinese historian and politician of the Song Dynasty, 48. ________(say) that Su Shi’s writings were outstanding, which made Su Shi instantly famous. However, before Su Shi’s political dream was realised, he had to leave his position and return home.
With his dreams 49. ________(cut) short, Su Shi started to focus on nature. In the spring of 1082, he took an outing with his friends. When 50. ________ sudden shower of rain made his companions rush for shelter, Su Shi burst into laughter as if completely unaware of the rain.
Along both sides of the path were growing trees, 51. ________ leaves made soft sounds as the rain-drops fell. With wet clothes, he walked along, 52. ________(sing) a happy song. Then an idea struck him，“I shall go through this life in a 53. ________(peace) mind, if only wearing a straw rain cape(蓑衣). ”
Su Shi’s optimistic and open-minded attitude 54. ________ life ensured his advancement despite political ups and downs. Expressed in his poetry and essay, which have been passed down through generations, such an attitude has truly inspired us 55. ________(keep) a broad mind and persist in our struggle against all difficulties.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了宋代文人苏轼的一生，突出了他的文学成就和乐观豁达的人生态度。
46．highly 考查副词。句意：苏轼是宋代著名的学者，在诗歌、散文和绘画方面都受到高度好评。根据空后的动词短语“thought of”可知，空处应用high的副词形式highly作状语，修饰动词短语。故填highly。
47．recognition 考查名词。句意：21岁时，他清新的散文风格为他赢得了欧阳修的认可。分析句子可知，空处被the限定，作动词earned的宾语，应用recognise的名词形式recognition，意为“认可”。故填recognition。
48．said 考查时态。句意：中国宋代的历史学家和政治家欧阳修说，苏轼的作品是杰出的，这使苏轼迅速出名。分析句子可知，空处作主句的谓语，句子是在叙述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时，用say的过去式said。故填said。
49．cut 考查动词-ed形式。句意：梦想中断后，苏轼开始关注自然。此处是with的复合结构，空处需用非谓语动词，his dreams和cut short在逻辑上是动宾关系，应用动词-ed形式。cut short是固定短语，意为“提早结束，中断”。故填cut。
50．a 考查冠词。句意：突然下起了一场雨，同伴们纷纷跑去避雨，苏轼笑了起来，好像完全设有意识到有雨似的。分析句子可知，空处表示泛指，意为“一场”，应用不定冠词，且sudden的发音以辅音音素开头，应用a。故填a。
51．whose 考查定语从句。句意：小路两旁长着树木，雨滴落下时树叶发出轻柔的声音。分析句子可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是trees，是从句中leaves的定语，应用关系代词whose。故填whose。
52．singing 考查动词-ing形式。句意：他穿着湿衣服，边走边唱着欢快的歌。分析句子可知，句子主干成分完整，空处是非谓语动词，作伴随状语，且sing和he之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，应用动词-ing形式。故填singing。
53．peaceful 考查形容词。句意：这时，他突然想到：“一蓑烟雨任平生。”分析句子可知，空处修饰名词mind，在句中作定语，应用peace的形容词形式peaceful，意为“平静的”。故填peaceful。
54．to/towards/toward 考查介词。句意：苏轼乐观豁达的生活态度确保了他在政治上起起落落的情况下仍能取得进步。attitude to/towards/toward为固定搭配，意为“对……的态度”。故填to/towards/toward。
55．to keep 考查动词不定式。句意：这种态度在他的诗歌和散文中得到了体现，并代代相传，它真正激励着我们保持宽广的胸怀，坚持与一切困难作斗争。inspire sb to do sth为固定搭配，意为“激励某人做某事”，空处需用keep的不定式形式to keep。故填to keep。
第五部分 写作(25分)
第一节 单词拼写(5分)
56．He ________(忽视) all the “No Smoking” signs and lit up a cigarette.
57．If cancers are ________(发现) early, there’s a high chance of survival.
58．Having waited for the bus for thirty minutes, he lost his ________(耐心) and felt very anxious.
59．We’ll have to ________(延期) the meeting until next week.
60．I came to London with the ________(意图) of studying English literature.
【答案】56．ignored 57．spotted 58．patience 59．postpone 60．intention
第二节 书面表达(20分)
(2023广西百色高一统考期末)假设你叫李华，你校英语俱乐部拟举行校园英语戏剧创作大赛(the drama writing competition)。请你用英语给留学生好友Tom写封邮件，邀请他参加。
内容包括：
1．主题：校园生活；
2．剧本长度：300词左右；
3．投稿邮箱：campusdrama@；
4．截止日期：4月21日。
注意：
1．词数80左右；开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom，
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Yours，
Li Hua
One possible version：
Dear Tom，
I’m writing to invite you to take part in the drama writing competition to be held by our school’s English club.
The theme of the works is campus life and the length is about three hundred words. I know you’re keen on drama, especially English dramas. You showed me one of yours last time we met and it left a deep impression on me. I think it is a good opportunity for you to show your talent in drama writing and an opportunity for others to enjoy your work as well. If you’re interested, please send your work to campusdrama@ before April 21st.
Looking forward to your joining and seeing your wonderful work.
Yours，
Li Hua
