2025外研版高中英语选择性必修第四册强化练习题--Unit 5—Unit 6（含答案与解析）
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2025外研版高中英语选择性必修第四册
Unit 5—Unit 6
全卷满分150分 考试用时120分钟
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 time is the man s appointment
A.2:15 p.m. B.2:30 p.m. C.2:45 p.m.
2.How is the weather at present
A.Sunny. B.Rainy. C.Cloudy.
3.What is the man doing
A.He is consulting. B.He is complaining.
C.He is arguing with the woman.
4.What is most important for the woman now
A.Finding cheap food.
B.Having various foods.
C.Buying unpolluted food.
5.Where are the speakers most probably
A.In the library. B.In the zoo. C.In the classroom.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A.Salesman and customer. B.Husband and wife.
C.Boss and secretary.
7.What is the matter with the printer
A.It runs out of paper.
B.The button is out of order.
C.Some paper is stuck inside.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.Who will accompany Kate to New York City
A.Nobody.
B.The man s roommate.
C.Her friend.
9.How will Kate go to New York
A.By car. B.By bike. C.By train.
10.What do Kate and Laura have in common
A.They both enjoy traveling.
B.They are both New Yorkers.
C.They both take an interest in music.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.What are the speakers talking about
A.A trip. B.The weather.
C.A place of interest.
12.What day is it today
A.Wednesday. B.Thursday. C.Friday.
13.What should the man take to the West Lake
A.Some water. B.Some food. C.A coat.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.Why is Sarah calling
A.To cancel her order.
B.To delay the delivery time.
C.To change the delivery address.
15.What will Sarah do next week
A.Have a business trip. B.Run a machine.
C.Go downtown.
16.How will Sarah s package be dealt with
A.It will be left at her door.
B.It will be kept at a post office.
C.It will be returned to the supplier.
17.How much will Sarah s bill be
A.$150. B.$160. C.$170.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.Where is the ship
A.Sticking in thick sea ice.
B.About 3,000 meters beneath the ice.
C.About 100 meters beneath the ice.
19.How did the British explorer feel about the ship
A.Very surprised. B.A little frightened. C.A bit dissatisfied.
20.What did the exploring team do to the ship
A.They lifted it from the deep sea.
B.They left it in the deep sea.
C.They took away some parts of it.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Singapore is a lively island country known for a mix of cultures and tastes. Here are four popular dishes that offer a true taste of Singapore.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
This dish is a favorite and is very simple yet very tasty. The chicken is cooked in water to be very soft and is served with rice that has been cooked with chicken soup, along with a bit of spicy sauce. Each part of this dish is carefully cooked to make the eating experience even better.
Bak Kut Teh (Pork Ribs Tea)
As a strong and healthy breakfast choice, Bak kut teh is a dish that warms you up. Even though tea is in the name, it s not a drink. It s a tasty soup made by cooking pork bones with Chinese herbs and spices. The soup is usually eaten with rice and has a bit of a spicy taste that wakes up your taste buds, a great way to start the day.
Katong Laksa
Laksa is a hot noodle soup that shows Singapore s mix of cultures. The soup has a thick coconut milk(椰奶) base with a strong smell of spices like lemongrass and tamarind. It s often filled with things like shrimps, fishcakes, and soft tofu, making it a full and satisfying meal that pleases your mouth with each bite.
Char Kway Teow (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)
If you like food that s a bit smoky and tasty, try char kway teow. This noodle dish is a must-eat at Singapore s food stalls. It s cooked in a wok(炒菜锅) with things like clams, Chinese sausages, and long beans, and then flavored with a sauce that is both tasty and a little sweet. The last step is to add some chopped chilies, which give the dish a nice little spicy taste.
21.How is the chicken in Hainanese chicken rice typically prepared
A.It is roasted in an oven.
B.It is cooked to be very soft.
C.It is cooked with a sour sauce.
D.It is roasted with herbs and spices.
22.What is Bak kut teh
A.A kind of cattle bone. B.A kind of drink.
C.A kind of rice. D.A kind of soup.
23.Which of the following dishes is described as having a smoky and tasty flavor
A.Char kway teow. B.Bak kut teh.
C.Katong laksa. D.Hainanese chicken rice.
B
For many years, Bruce Bexler dreamed of going where no human had gone before. He wanted to cut a path through unexplored lands and discover rare species. That might sound like an impossible dream, but Bexler turned it into a reality.
In December 2015, he and a team of Australian and American scientists explored a remote tropical rainforest on the island of New Guinea. They were the first people ever to enter the mist-covered region. “As time was limited, we were dropped in by helicopter. Once we were on the ground, there were no trails (踪迹) anywhere; it was really hard to get around,” Bexler says.
Within minutes of landing, the team spotted a black chicken-like bird with strange orange skin hanging with its neck. The scientists soon determined that the unusual creature was a type of honeyeater—the first new bird species to be sighted on New Guinea in 60 years.
The honeyeater wasn t the only surprise for the scientists. They discovered more than 40 previously unknown plant and animal species—13 birds of paradise, 20 frogs, 4 butterflies, and 5 palms. “We were like kids in a candy store,” Bexler recalls. “Everywhere we looked, we saw amazing things we had never seen before.”
The newly found species didn t shy away from the scientists. Two long-nosed echidnas-primitive egg-laying mammals—let the visitors pick them up and take them back to camp to study them. An echidna looks like a hedgehog and is also called a spiny anteater.
Bexler thinks the animals weren t scared because they had never seen humans before. “In almost all parts of New Guinea, animals are hunted for food, and because of this, they are very cautious of people,” he explains. “This area gives scientists a place where they can go to study the behaviours of animals that have not yet learned to be afraid of people.”
Scientists believe the area is probably the largest untouched forest in Asia. Local people called Kwerba hunt for and collect plants from outer-edges of the forest but told Bexler that not even their ancestors had gone so far into the woods. The wooded area is approximately a 10-day walk from the nearest village.
Bexler and his team did not have enough time during the expedition to study the area completely. They hope to return and expect to record many more undiscovered species. “We just scratched the surface,” Bexler says. “Anyone who goes there will come back with a mystery.”
24.Which word best describes Bruce Bexler
A.Adventurous. B.Cautious. C.Optimistic. D.Gentle.
25.What does Bruce Bexler mean in paragraph 4 when he says he and the scientists “were like kids in a candy store”
A.They were acting like naughty children.
B.They were very excited about what they saw.
C.They didn t have enough food and were hungry.
D.They knew that if they kept searching, they d find sugar.
26.Why did some of the animals allow the scientists to pick them up according to Bexler
A.The scientists seemed to be very friendly.
B.The scientists were skilled in handling animals.
C.The animals had no experience and no fear of people.
D.The animals had been well-trained by the local people.
27.What can we conclude about the area Bruce Bexler explored
A.The best way to explore the area is by helicopter.
B.The area has not been visited by scientists for many years.
C.The area still contains many plants and animals unknown to science.
D.The locals are unwilling to allow the scientists to enter the deep woods.
C
Willful ignorance exists in large amount in daily life. People regularly look the other way rather than examining the consequences of their actions. Despite plenty of scientific evidence for climate change, for instance, many people still avoid engaging with facts about global warming.
We wanted to understand how common willful ignorance is and why people engage in it. After collecting data from multiple research projects that involved more than 6,000 individuals, we discovered that willful ignorance was common and harmful, with 40 percent of people choosing “not to know” the consequences of their actions to free themselves of guilt while maximizing their own gains. But we also found that about 40 percent of people were unselfish: rather than avoiding information about the consequences of their actions, they sought it out to increase the benefits to others.
In the experiments, the decisions were made in one of two settings. In the transparent (透明的) setting, decision-makers had information about how their choice would affect themselves and their partner. In an ambiguous (模棱两可的) setting, decision-makers knew how their choice would matter for themselves but not for their teammate—although they could request that insight.
The overall balance tipped toward selfishness when participants had the option to avoid information. Only 39 percent of people in the ambiguous setting made the choice that ultimately benefited their partner—a significant drop from 55 percent in the transparent condition.
If we can avoid putting a strong moral emphasis on decisions, it may make people feel less threatened and, as a result, be less willfully ignorant. Other research groups have found promising ways to do this. For instance, we could encourage people to think more positively about good deeds rather than guilt-trip them for what they have failed to do. Highlighting recent global achievements, such as healing the ozone (臭氧) layer, can inspire people to keep up the good work rather than feeling like the battle is lost and that the situation is hopeless.
In short, we can encourage one another and ourselves toward more selfless and generous actions.
28.Why do some people choose not to know the consequences of their actions
A.To make easier choices to be a good person.
B.To increase their own benefits more than others .
C.To avoid the influence of consequences on actions.
D.To get the most benefits without a sense of shame.
29.How can willful ignorance be prevented
A.By focusing less on morality.
B.By stressing potential threats.
C.By being more positive about oneself.
D.By getting people aware of their actions.
30.Which part of the magazine is the passage taken from
A.Culture. B.Environment. C.Psychology. D.Biology.
31.What is the passage mainly about
A.The results of willful ignorance.
B.The introduction and solution to willful ignorance.
C.The harmful effects of willful ignorance.
D.The influence of willful ignorance on the environment.
D
Schoolbooks typically present explorers as fearless individuals who, for example, sail wooden ships to the unknown. But today most explorers who are making fundamental discoveries are scientists. And whether the frontiers are tiny, like the human genome, or massive, like our deepest oceans, we still have much left to learn about Earth. What modern scientists pursue is equivalent to anything in a history book or an adventure novel.
Exploration is science in its most basic form—asking questions of the natural world and, we hope, using the answers for the betterment of everything on Earth.
Exploration has great value. It inspires us, widens our knowledge and gives us hope for a better future. And the practical payoffs can even be lifesaving. Scientists who spent decades exploring what was in the atmosphere found that over time the concentration of carbon dioxide was rising. Without that discovery, we humans would now be living like the proverbial frog in a pot of gradually heating water, unsure why the environment around us is changing, and slowly boiling to death.
The human drive to overcome challenges is an essential aspect of the human drive to explore, which, in most cases, spurs innovation. Early human submarines that reached the bottom of the deepest ocean trenches made the trip just once, stressed by the enormous pressures there. But eventually a more stress-resistant vehicle, the Limiting Factor, allowed the investor and undersea explorer Victor Vescovo to reach the bottom of trenches numerous times.
Now there are roughly 4,000 autonomous Argo floats across the world s oceans that dive down to 2,000 feet and resurface every 10 days, gathering data on basic physical traits (特性) such as water temperature and pressure. The Argo group will also deploy (部署) dozens of sensors every year that will gather biological and chemical data, leading to new observations about marine life.
Other institutions plan to search the sea together, sending data to guide ships that forward the information to researchers on shore. Ocean research groups have made it a priority to openly share their discoveries and data with the public and to inspire the next generation of young scientists. Anyone can go along for the ride—we can all be explorers.
Captain James T. Kirk began each episode of the original Star Trek television series by saying, “Space, the final frontier.” Not necessarily. We still have plenty to discover right here on Earth, and we eagerly await surprises from the newest worlds we find.
32.Why does the author mention the example of the proverbial frog in paragraph 3
A.To illustrate the significance of exploration.
B.To stress the importance of knowledge.
C.To argue for the necessity of innovation.
D.To show the impact of global warming.
33.What can we learn from the passage
A.The discoveries made by modern scientists can match what the adventurers pursue.
B.Early undersea explorers could reach the bottom of the deepest ocean for a few times.
C.Argo floats dive to the deep ocean to collect data on the marine life.
D.The human s desire to take adventures leads to the achievements of ocean exploration.
34.What can we know from the last two paragraphs
A.Everyone is an explorer.
B.Sharing the ocean data is compulsory.
C.Exploring the earth can still be fruitful.
D.Space will be human s final frontier.
35.What s the best title for the passage
A.Fearless Explorers B.Ocean Exploration
C.Earth Exploration D.The Next Frontier
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In today s world, AI is increasingly becoming an integral part of our lives. 36 From personalizing learning to providing feedback, AI can help students a lot.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how students are measured in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. By analyzing massive datasets, AI can quickly identify students areas of strengths and weaknesses through the images they upload, videos they watch, and data gathered from feedback systems. 37 It promises to take us into a new era of educational success where no student is left behind.
With the advancements in AI technology, each student can receive the most tailored education they need to reach their own educational goals. It can also aid in writing an article review, potentially by being able to particularize how challenging certain elements are for students and how much further focus and practice any one student needs to accomplish their educational objectives. 38
In today s ever-connected world, having access to reliable sources of information beyond normal business hours can make a huge difference to a person s life. 39 Whether you re seeking self-help resources to aid in studies or trying to navigate administrative processes, these conversational agents are often the ultimate solution to covering your informational needs outside of class hours, as they are always on hand. 40
A.Here are some benefits of AI for students that can help them in their studies.
B.These data cannot reflect the whole picture of students performance, though.
C.This timeless advantage has significantly reduced the workload for the educators.
D.AI-based chatbots offer just that, providing up-to-date information twenty-four seven.
E.Thus, AI-supported personalized learning could finally create equal access to education.
F.Therefore, they allow us to efficiently access services without worrying about the time limit.
G.It will also better identify potential areas for improvement in teaching and evaluating students.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
History s first empire rose out of hot, dry land, without rainfall for crops, without trees or stones for building. In spite of all this, its people built the world s first cities, with monumental architecture and large populations—and they built them 41 out of mud.
Sumer 42 the southern part of modern Iraq in the region called Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia means “between two rivers”—the Tigris and the Euphrates. Around 5000 BCE, early Sumerians used channels and dams to 43 river water and farm large areas of previously 44 land. Agricultural communities like this were slowly 45 in Mesopotamia.
But Sumerians were the first to take the 46 step. Using 47 made from river mud, they began to build multi-storied homes and temples. Those clay bricks gave rise to the world s first 48 , like Uruk, Ur, and Eridu, probably around 4500 BCE.
The Sumerians created the first 49 system, designed to teach the ability to write. In the schools, people studied from dawn to dusk, from 50 well into adulthood. They 51 accounting and mathematics, and copied works of literature.
But by the third millennium (一千年) BCE, Sumer was no longer the 52 empire around, or even in Mesopotamia. Waves of nomadic (游牧的) tribes poured into the 53 from the north and east. In 2300 BCE, Sumer was conquered and 54 .
Afterward, Sumer disappeared back into the desert dirt, not to be 55 until the 19th century.
41.A.permanently B.quickly
C.patiently D.entirely
42.A.occupied B.destroyed C.abandoned D.attacked
43.A.separate B.interrupt C.redirect D.freeze
44.A.dry B.royal C.awesome D.rich
45.A.wearing down B.springing up
C.rising up D.breaking down
46.A.next B.last C.slow D.same
47.A.equipment B.basins C.walls D.bricks
48.A.emperors B.universities C.cities D.palaces
49.A.canal B.school C.construction D.labour
50.A.society B.childhood C.community D.parenthood
51.A.invented B.dismissed C.learned D.preserved
52.A.only B.safe C.weak D.reliable
53.A.region B.center C.river D.farm
54.A.strengthened B.expanded C.surrounded D.overturned
55.A.rebuilt B.relocated C.rediscovered D.reunited
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。
In central China, there is a mysterious forest region. According to Chinese mythology, Shennong, one of the ancestors of the Chinese nation, also known as Yandi, once tasted a variety of herbs 56 (he) to find the right one that would save the sick. Another 57 (wide) circulated tale around the place is that wild men were once spotted.
Legend has it 58 during Shennong s journey, he came across a steep mountain covered with dense forests. He built a wooden ladder, and climbed up the mountain, 59 (discover) 400 kinds of medicinal herbs. In memory of his contribution to the health of society, the mountain was named Shennongjia, which literally means “Shennong s ladder”.
Shennongjia 60 (locate) in the northwestern part of Hubei Province, bordering the Yangtze River in the south and facing the Wudang Mountains in the north. It is a place 61 the Daba Mountains and the Qinling Mountains meet. It 62 (cover) an area of around 3,250 square kilometers, with the highest peak, the Shennong Peak, reaching 3,106.2 meters 63 height, and the lowest point, the Shizhu River, only 398 meters above sea level.
One of the first things many people learn about Shennongjia is 64 tale of the wild man, but after visiting the area, they find that the natural landscape and biological 65 (diverse) add more mysteries to this region.
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
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,上周三你们学校组织观看了中国的太空授课,恰巧你的美国朋友Jim发来邮件和你讨论太空探索(space exploration)的话题。请你给他回封邮件,谈谈你的感受。内容包括:
1.观看的方式及感受;
2.这次太空授课的意义。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
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。
The Price of a Dream
I grew up in a poor family with little money and few worldly goods, but plenty of love and attention. I was happy and energetic. I understood that no matter how poor a person was, he could still afford a dream.
My dream was sports. By the time I was sixteen, I could crush a baseball, throw a ninety-mile-per-hour fastball and hit anything that moved on the football field. I was also lucky: My high-school coach was Ollie Jarvis, who taught me the difference between sticking to a dream and just showing determination. One particular incident with Coach Jarvis changed my life forever.
It was the summer between my junior and senior years, and a friend recommended me for a summer job. This meant a chance for money in my pocket—cash for hanging out with friends, certainly, money for a new bike and new clothes, and the start of savings for a house for my mother. The prospect of a summer job was appealing, and I wanted to jump at the opportunity.
Then I realized I would have to give up summer baseball to handle the work schedule, and that meant I would have to tell Coach Jarvis I wouldn t be playing. I was fearing this, but I had to.
When I told Coach Jarvis, he was as mad as I expected him to be. “You have your whole life to work,” he said. “Your playing days are limited. You can t afford to waste them.”
I stood before him with my head hanging, trying to think of the words that would explain to him why my dream of buying my mom a house and having money in my pocket was worth facing his disappointment at me.
“How much are you going to make at this job, kid ” he demanded. “Three point two five dollars an hour,” I replied. “Well,” he asked, “is $3.25 an hour the price of a dream ”
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
That question struck me like a flash of lightning.
I went on the stage to collect the prize for the best baseball player.
答案全解全析
Unit 5—Unit 6
1.C 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.C 8.A
9.C 10.C 11.A 12.A 13.C 14.C 15.A 16.C
17.B 18.B 19.A 20.B 21.B 22.D 23.A 24.A
25.B 26.C 27.C 28.D 29.A 30.C 31.B 32.A
33.A 34.C 35.D 36.A 37.G 38.E 39.D 40.F
41.D 42.A 43.C 44.A 45.B 46.A 47.D 48.C
49.B 50.B 51.C 52.A 53.A 54.D 55.C
56.himself 57.widely 58.that 59.discovering 60.is located 61.where 62.covers 63.in 64.the 65.diversity
第二部分 阅读
第一节
A
◎语篇解读 本文为一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了新加坡四种地道的美食。
21.B 细节理解题。根据文章Hainanese Chicken Rice部分中的“The chicken is cooked in water to be very soft...along with a bit of spicy sauce.”可知,Hainanese chicken rice是用水将鸡肉煮得非常软,故选B。
22.D 细节理解题。根据文章Bak Kut Teh (Pork Ribs Tea)部分中的“It s a tasty soup made by...herbs and spices.”可知,Bak kut teh是一道汤,故选D。
23.A 细节理解题。根据文章Char Kway Teow (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)部分中的“If you like food that s a bit smoky and tasty, try char kway teow.(如果你喜欢有一点烟熏且美味的食物,那么你可以尝试一下char kway teow。)”可知,char kway teow有烟熏味而且美味,故选A。
B
◎语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要描述了Bruce Bexler梦想着去从没有人去过的地方,开辟一片未经探索的土地,发现稀有的物种。这个梦想在2015年实现了,他和一支科学家小组进入新几内亚岛上的热带雨林,发现了许多未被发现的物种。
24.A 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,多年来,Bruce Bexler一直梦想着去人类从未去过的地方,他想在未经探究的土地上开辟一条道路,发现稀有物种。由此可推断,Bruce Bexler是一个具有冒险精神的人,故选A。
25.B 词义猜测题。根据第四段最后一句“我们所见到之处,都能看到以前从未见过的惊人事物”可知,他们对之前从未见过的事物感到惊奇。因此“were like kids in a candy store (就像进了糖果店的孩子一样)”指的是科学家们在这个地方因为发现了许多未曾见过的新物种而非常兴奋,就像糖果店里的孩子一样。故选B。
26.C 细节理解题。根据第六段第一句“Bexler认为,这些动物不害怕,因为它们以前从未见过人类”及最后一句可知,这个地区的动物还没有学会害怕人类。故选C。
27.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“他们希望能回去,期望记录更多未被发现的物种。Bexler说:‘我们只是触及了表面。任何去那里的人都会带着一个谜回来。’”可推知,这个地区仍然有很多科学上未知的动植物。故选C。
C
◎语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了故意无知(willful ignorance)的现象,即人们选择不去了解某些信息以避免对自己的行为后果产生负罪感,并追求个人利益的最大化。文章提出通过改变道德框架来减少故意无知的发生,并鼓励人们采取更无私和慷慨的行动。
28.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“we discovered that willful ignorance...while maximizing their own gains”可知,有些人选择“不知道”他们行为的后果是为了逃避罪恶感,同时使自己的利益最大化。因此,他们选择不知道是为了获得最大的利益而不感到羞耻。故选D。
29.A 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“If we can avoid putting a strong moral emphasis on decisions...be less willfully ignorant. (如果我们能够避免在决策中强烈强调道德,它可能会使人们感到较少的威胁,从而减少故意无知。)”可知,通过减少对道德的关注可以预防故意无知。故选A。
30.C 推理判断题。根据第一段第一、二句“在日常生活中故意无知大量存在。人们经常睁一只眼闭一只眼,而不去审视自己行为的后果。”再结合全文其他内容可知,文章介绍的是故意无知的心理现象,即人们选择不去了解某些信息以避免对自己行为后果怀有负罪感,并追求个人利益的最大化。因此,文章很可能来自心理学杂志。故选C。
31.B 主旨大意题。根据第一段第一、二句可知,文章介绍了故意无知的心理现象。根据第二段中的“we discovered that willful ignorance was...maximizing their own gains”可知,有些人选择“故意无知”的行为是为了逃避罪恶感,同时最大化自己的利益,由此可知第二段揭示了故意无知产生的原因。根据第五段第一句可知,此处指出如何通过改变道德框架来预防故意无知,即解决办法。因此,文章讨论了故意无知这一心理现象并给出了解决办法。B项(对故意无知的介绍和其解决办法)可概括文章内容,故选B。
D
◎语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了探索是科学最基本的形式,探索的边界不一定是太空,探索地球仍然是有意义的。
32.A 推理判断题。第三段主要围绕“探索有很大的价值”展开。第三段提到的例子“如果没有科学家探索大气中物质时的发现,我们人类现在就会像谚语中所说的青蛙一样生活在逐渐加热的水里,不知道我们周围的环境为什么会发生变化,然后慢慢地死于沸水”进一步说明了探索的价值——实际的回报可能是能挽救生命的。因此第三段中“温水煮青蛙”的例子是用来说明探索的重要性。故选A。
33.A 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“现代科学家所追求的东西与历史书或冒险小说中的任何东西同等重要”可知,A项(现代科学家的发现相当于冒险家所追求的)符合文意,故选A。
34.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第一、二句可知,其他机构计划一起搜索海洋,将数据发送给指导船只,并将信息转发给岸上的研究人员;海洋研究小组已将与公众分享他们的发现和数据并激励下一代年轻科学家作为优先事项。再结合最后一段最后一句“地球上还有很多东西等着我们去发现,我们热切地等待着来自我们发现的最新世界的惊喜”可推测,探索地球仍然是有收获的。故选C。
35.D 主旨大意题。结合第一段中的“不管探索的边界是微小的,如人类基因组,还是巨大的,如我们最深的海洋,我们对地球都还有很多需要了解的地方”、第二段“探索是科学最基本的形式——提出自然世界的问题,我们希望用这些(问题的)答案来改善地球上的一切”和最后一段提到的太空不一定是最后的边界,地球上还有很多东西等着我们去发现,我们热切地等待着来自我们发现的最新世界的惊喜可知,本文主要讲的是探索的意义及探索的边界。因此D项“The Next Frontier(下一个前沿)”作为文章标题最合适,故选D。
第二节
◎语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人工智能对学生学习的巨大影响。
36.A 细节句。空上文“In today s world, AI...part of our lives.”提到人工智能成了生活中重要的一部分,空下文“From personalizing...help students a lot.(从个性化学习到提供反馈,人工智能可以帮助学生很多。)”阐述了人工智能的益处。A项中的“some benefits of AI”呼应下文,因此推断A项(以下是人工智能对学生的一些好处,这些好处可以帮助他们学习)符合语境,引出文章主题。故选A。
37.G 过渡句。空上文“By analyzing massive datasets, AI can quickly identify students areas of strengths and weaknesses through...feedback systems.”讲到人工智能可以帮助学生认清自己的优点和缺点,空下文提到它可以将我们带入没有学生被落下的教育成功的新时代。G项中的“better identify”与上文中的“quickly identify”对应,G项(它还将更好地确定教育和评估学生能够提升的潜在领域)符合语境,承接上文,继续介绍人工智能有助于衡量学生的优缺点,同时呼应下文的“no student is left behind”。故选G。
38.E 细节句。空上文“With the advancements...their own educational goals.”介绍的是人工智能有助于因材施教,由此推断E项(因此,人工智能支持的个性化学习最终可以创造平等的教育机会)符合语境,与上文是因果关系。故选E。
39.D 过渡句。空上文“In today s...to a person s life.”讲述能够获得可靠的信息来源对生活有巨大影响,空下文“Whether you re seeking...they are always on hand.(无论你是在寻找帮助学习的自助资源,还是试图驾驭管理流程,这些对话代理通常是满足你课外信息需求的最终解决方案,因为它们总是在手边。)”讲述人工智能可以随时随地提供高效的自助资源,由此可知本段是关于人工智能与信息获取的内容。结合选项可知D项(基于人工智能的聊天机器人就能做到那一点,全天候提供最新信息)符合语境,承上启下,D项中的“那一点”承接上文提到的获得可靠的信息来源,“全天候提供最新信息”引出下文对信息获取的具体介绍。故选D。
40.F 细节句。空上文“Whether you re seeking...they are always on hand.”讲述人工智能可以随时随地提供高效的自助资源,由此推断F项(因此,它们使我们能够有效地访问服务,而不必担心时间限制)符合语境,继续说人工智能时间自由的优势,与上文是因果关系。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
◎语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文,介绍了苏美尔文明的兴起和衰落。文章讲述了苏美尔人如何在干旱的环境中,通过智慧和技术建立了世界上的第一批城市,并创造了书写系统。然而,随着游牧部落的入侵,苏美尔最终被推翻并遗忘,直到19世纪才被重新发现。
41.D 句意:尽管这一切,它的人民还是建造了世界上第一批城市,拥有宏伟的建筑和庞大的人口——而且他们完全是用泥建造了这些城市。根据上文“without trees or stones for building”可知,没有树木和石头来建造房屋,所以他们的建筑“完全”是用泥建造的。A.永久地;B.快速地;C.耐心地;D.完全地。故选D。
42.A 根据下文“the southern part of modern Iraq in the region called Mesopotamia”并结合选项可知,苏美尔占据了(occupied)美索不达米亚地区。故选A。B.摧毁;C.抛弃,遗弃;D.攻击。
43.C 句意:大约在公元前五千年,早期的苏美尔人使用水渠和水坝来改变河水的方向,并在以前大片干旱的土地上耕种。根据上文“used channels and dams”和下文“river water”“farm large areas of previously 44 land”可推知,苏美尔人用水渠和水坝来引水,即改变河水的方向,达到灌溉和种植的目的。A.分开;B.打断;C.使转向;D.冻结。故选C。
44.A 句意同上。根据第一段中的“History s first empire rose out of hot, dry lands, without rainfall for crops”可知,这原本是一片缺水干旱的土地,苏美尔人通过改变河水的方向对其进行了改造。A.干旱的;B.王室的;C.令人敬畏的;D.富有的,丰富的。故选A。
45.B 句意:像这样的农业社会在美索不达米亚慢慢出现。根据上文可知,苏美尔人用水渠和水坝来改变河水的方向,进而改造了美索不达米亚平原,让其适合种植,所以很多农业社会在美索不达米亚慢慢出现。A.磨损;B.突然生长或出现;C.上升;D.崩溃,出故障。故选B。
46.A 根据下文“Using 47 made from river mud, they began to build multi-storied homes and temples.”可知,苏美尔人开始修建多层住宅和寺庙,他们迈出了建造城市的下一步。A.下一个的;B.最后的;C.慢的;D.相同的。故选A。
47.D 句意:他们用河泥做砖,开始建造多层住宅和寺庙。根据下文“from river mud”和“Those clay bricks”可知,他们把河泥做成砖块,用来建造建筑。A.设备;B.盆地;C.墙壁;D.砖块。故选D。
48.C 句意:这些黏土砖造就了世界上最早的城市,如乌鲁克、乌尔和埃利都……。根据下文“Uruk, Ur, and Eridu”可知,苏美尔人用黏土砖建造了很多城市。A.皇帝;B.大学;C.城市;D.宫殿。故选C。
49.B 根据下文“designed to teach the ability to write”和“In the schools, people studied”可知,他们创造了“学校”系统,用于教授书写。A.运河;B.学校;C.建设;D.劳动。故选B。
50.B 句意:在学校里,人们从早到晚学习,从童年一直学习到成年。结合下文“well into adulthood”和常识可推知,教育是从童年到成年。A.社会;B.童年;C.社区;D.父母的身份。故选B。
51.C 句意:他们学习会计、数学,并抄写文学作品。下文“accounting and mathematics”是学习的内容。A.发明;B.解雇;C.学习;D.保存。故选C。
52.A 句意:但到了公元前三千年,苏美尔不再是周边地区乃至美索不达米亚地区唯一的帝国。根据“Waves of nomadic tribes poured into the 53 from the north and east. In 2300 BCE, the Sumer was conquered”可知,苏美尔周边出现了挑战者,它不再是唯一的帝国。A.唯一的;B.安全的;C.虚弱的;D.可靠的。故选A。
53.A 句意:一波又一波的游牧部落从北部和东部涌入该地区。根据下文“from the north and east”可知,游牧部落从不同方向涌入美索不达米亚地区。A.地区;B.中心;C.河流;D.农场。故选A。
54.D 根据上文“the Sumer was conquered”和下一段中的“Sumer disappeared back into the desert dirt”可知,苏美尔被攻克并推翻(overturned)了,故选D。A.加强;B.扩张;C.包围。
55.C 句意:之后,苏美尔消失在沙漠的尘土中,直到19世纪才被重新发现。根据上文“Sumer disappeared back into the desert dirt”和下文“until the 19th century”可知,苏美尔直到19世纪才被重新发现。A.重建;B.重新安置;C.重新发现;D.重新联合。故选C。
第二节
◎语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了神农架的历史传说和自然地理。
56.himself 考查反身代词。句意:在中国神话中,中华民族的祖先之一神农,也被称为炎帝,曾亲自尝过各种药草,以找到一种能治病救人。此处表示“他本人”,用反身代词himself来加强语气。故填himself。
57.widely 考查副词。修饰动词的过去分词circulated应用wide的副词形式widely,表示“广泛地”。故填widely。
58.that 考查宾语从句。legend has it that...是固定句型,意为“据传说……”,it是形式宾语,that引导宾语从句。故填that。
59.discovering 考查现在分词。句意:他造了一个木梯,爬上了山,发现了400种药草。分析句子结构可知,谓语动词为built和climbed,设空处应用非谓语动词形式。discover和其逻辑主语he之间为主动关系,应用现在分词作状语。故填discovering。
60.is located 考查时态、语态及主谓一致。句意:神农架位于湖北省西北部,南临长江,北面武当山。设空处为谓语动词,此处描述神农架的地理位置,应用一般现在时,表示事实。be located in是固定搭配,意为“位于……”,则此处应用被动语态。主语Shennongjia是第三人称单数形式,谓语动词也应该单数形式,故填is located。
61.where 考查定语从句。句意:这里是大巴山和秦岭的交汇处。结合句意和句子结构可知,设空处引导定语从句,先行词为place, 关系词在从句中作地点状语,应用关系副词where引导定语从句。故填where。
62.covers 考查时态和主谓一致。句意:它占地面积约为三千二百五十平方千米,最高峰神农顶高3,106.2米,最低点石柱河海拔仅398米。分析句子结构可知,本空是谓语动词。由上一句中的“is”和句意可知,此处是客观介绍神农架,要用一般现在时,且主语为It,因此要用单数。故填covers。cover an area of表示“占……(多大面积)”。
63.in 考查介词。句意同上。由句意可知,此处表达“高……米”,应用“数字+meter(s)+in height”。故填in。
64.the 考查冠词。句意:许多人最初了解关于神农架的一件事是野人的故事,但在参观了这一地区之后,他们发现自然景观和生物多样性为这个地区增添了更多的神秘。由句意可知,设空处需填冠词,且tale后有后置定语of the wild man,表特指,因此要用定冠词。故填the。
65.diversity 考查名词。句意同上。分析句子结构可知,that引导宾语从句,其中,“biological 65 ”与“the natural landscape”并列作宾语从句的主语,且设空处由空前的形容词biological修饰,应用名词形式。此处表示“多样性”,应用名词diversity,表达此含义时为不可数名词,故填diversity。
第四部分 写作
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Jim,
I m glad to hear from you. Last Wednesday, our school organized all of us to watch the space lecture which was hosted by Zhai Zhigang,Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu. We watched the live broadcast on TV in our class. I was so impressed by the lecture.
I think the lecture is of great importance. At first, it inspires our interest in space. We are so curious about space that we want to work hard and explore space. Besides, by watching the lecture, we youth can have more intuitive access to aerospace knowledge.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
That question struck me like a flash of lightning. I stood there, staring at my furious coach and noticing that the light in his eyes suddenly went out. Regret and shame overwhelmed me and I wished I had not told him the stupid idea. At that moment, I decided not to give up my sports dream and dedicated myself to regular training. That whole summer, I kept catching and pitching the ball on the court, participating in every baseball game. At the end of the summer season came the long-awaited award ceremony. Finally, Coach Jarvis announced that I was elected as the best baseball player.
I went on the stage to collect the prize for the best baseball player. My legs were trembling and my head was dizzy. Standing in the center of the stage, I heard the crowd was cheering and I saw Coach Jarvis was smiling. He passed the microphone to me and invited me to say a few words. “My fellows! Never give up your dream!” I exclaimed with tears shining in my eyes. “Devotion and persistence will help you realize your dream!” I added, grabbing my trophy tightly. Coach Jarvis came close to me, throwing his arms around me. “Thank you! It is you who let me understand the value of a dream,” I murmured in his ears, my eyes overflowed with tears.
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Unit 5—Unit 6
全卷满分150分 考试用时120分钟
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 time is the man s appointment
A.2:15 p.m. B.2:30 p.m. C.2:45 p.m.
2.How is the weather at present
A.Sunny. B.Rainy. C.Cloudy.
3.What is the man doing
A.He is consulting. B.He is complaining.
C.He is arguing with the woman.
4.What is most important for the woman now
A.Finding cheap food.
B.Having various foods.
C.Buying unpolluted food.
5.Where are the speakers most probably
A.In the library. B.In the zoo. C.In the classroom.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A.Salesman and customer. B.Husband and wife.
C.Boss and secretary.
7.What is the matter with the printer
A.It runs out of paper.
B.The button is out of order.
C.Some paper is stuck inside.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.Who will accompany Kate to New York City
A.Nobody.
B.The man s roommate.
C.Her friend.
9.How will Kate go to New York
A.By car. B.By bike. C.By train.
10.What do Kate and Laura have in common
A.They both enjoy traveling.
B.They are both New Yorkers.
C.They both take an interest in music.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.What are the speakers talking about
A.A trip. B.The weather.
C.A place of interest.
12.What day is it today
A.Wednesday. B.Thursday. C.Friday.
13.What should the man take to the West Lake
A.Some water. B.Some food. C.A coat.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.Why is Sarah calling
A.To cancel her order.
B.To delay the delivery time.
C.To change the delivery address.
15.What will Sarah do next week
A.Have a business trip. B.Run a machine.
C.Go downtown.
16.How will Sarah s package be dealt with
A.It will be left at her door.
B.It will be kept at a post office.
C.It will be returned to the supplier.
17.How much will Sarah s bill be
A.$150. B.$160. C.$170.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.Where is the ship
A.Sticking in thick sea ice.
B.About 3,000 meters beneath the ice.
C.About 100 meters beneath the ice.
19.How did the British explorer feel about the ship
A.Very surprised. B.A little frightened. C.A bit dissatisfied.
20.What did the exploring team do to the ship
A.They lifted it from the deep sea.
B.They left it in the deep sea.
C.They took away some parts of it.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Singapore is a lively island country known for a mix of cultures and tastes. Here are four popular dishes that offer a true taste of Singapore.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
This dish is a favorite and is very simple yet very tasty. The chicken is cooked in water to be very soft and is served with rice that has been cooked with chicken soup, along with a bit of spicy sauce. Each part of this dish is carefully cooked to make the eating experience even better.
Bak Kut Teh (Pork Ribs Tea)
As a strong and healthy breakfast choice, Bak kut teh is a dish that warms you up. Even though tea is in the name, it s not a drink. It s a tasty soup made by cooking pork bones with Chinese herbs and spices. The soup is usually eaten with rice and has a bit of a spicy taste that wakes up your taste buds, a great way to start the day.
Katong Laksa
Laksa is a hot noodle soup that shows Singapore s mix of cultures. The soup has a thick coconut milk(椰奶) base with a strong smell of spices like lemongrass and tamarind. It s often filled with things like shrimps, fishcakes, and soft tofu, making it a full and satisfying meal that pleases your mouth with each bite.
Char Kway Teow (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)
If you like food that s a bit smoky and tasty, try char kway teow. This noodle dish is a must-eat at Singapore s food stalls. It s cooked in a wok(炒菜锅) with things like clams, Chinese sausages, and long beans, and then flavored with a sauce that is both tasty and a little sweet. The last step is to add some chopped chilies, which give the dish a nice little spicy taste.
21.How is the chicken in Hainanese chicken rice typically prepared
A.It is roasted in an oven.
B.It is cooked to be very soft.
C.It is cooked with a sour sauce.
D.It is roasted with herbs and spices.
22.What is Bak kut teh
A.A kind of cattle bone. B.A kind of drink.
C.A kind of rice. D.A kind of soup.
23.Which of the following dishes is described as having a smoky and tasty flavor
A.Char kway teow. B.Bak kut teh.
C.Katong laksa. D.Hainanese chicken rice.
B
For many years, Bruce Bexler dreamed of going where no human had gone before. He wanted to cut a path through unexplored lands and discover rare species. That might sound like an impossible dream, but Bexler turned it into a reality.
In December 2015, he and a team of Australian and American scientists explored a remote tropical rainforest on the island of New Guinea. They were the first people ever to enter the mist-covered region. “As time was limited, we were dropped in by helicopter. Once we were on the ground, there were no trails (踪迹) anywhere; it was really hard to get around,” Bexler says.
Within minutes of landing, the team spotted a black chicken-like bird with strange orange skin hanging with its neck. The scientists soon determined that the unusual creature was a type of honeyeater—the first new bird species to be sighted on New Guinea in 60 years.
The honeyeater wasn t the only surprise for the scientists. They discovered more than 40 previously unknown plant and animal species—13 birds of paradise, 20 frogs, 4 butterflies, and 5 palms. “We were like kids in a candy store,” Bexler recalls. “Everywhere we looked, we saw amazing things we had never seen before.”
The newly found species didn t shy away from the scientists. Two long-nosed echidnas-primitive egg-laying mammals—let the visitors pick them up and take them back to camp to study them. An echidna looks like a hedgehog and is also called a spiny anteater.
Bexler thinks the animals weren t scared because they had never seen humans before. “In almost all parts of New Guinea, animals are hunted for food, and because of this, they are very cautious of people,” he explains. “This area gives scientists a place where they can go to study the behaviours of animals that have not yet learned to be afraid of people.”
Scientists believe the area is probably the largest untouched forest in Asia. Local people called Kwerba hunt for and collect plants from outer-edges of the forest but told Bexler that not even their ancestors had gone so far into the woods. The wooded area is approximately a 10-day walk from the nearest village.
Bexler and his team did not have enough time during the expedition to study the area completely. They hope to return and expect to record many more undiscovered species. “We just scratched the surface,” Bexler says. “Anyone who goes there will come back with a mystery.”
24.Which word best describes Bruce Bexler
A.Adventurous. B.Cautious. C.Optimistic. D.Gentle.
25.What does Bruce Bexler mean in paragraph 4 when he says he and the scientists “were like kids in a candy store”
A.They were acting like naughty children.
B.They were very excited about what they saw.
C.They didn t have enough food and were hungry.
D.They knew that if they kept searching, they d find sugar.
26.Why did some of the animals allow the scientists to pick them up according to Bexler
A.The scientists seemed to be very friendly.
B.The scientists were skilled in handling animals.
C.The animals had no experience and no fear of people.
D.The animals had been well-trained by the local people.
27.What can we conclude about the area Bruce Bexler explored
A.The best way to explore the area is by helicopter.
B.The area has not been visited by scientists for many years.
C.The area still contains many plants and animals unknown to science.
D.The locals are unwilling to allow the scientists to enter the deep woods.
C
Willful ignorance exists in large amount in daily life. People regularly look the other way rather than examining the consequences of their actions. Despite plenty of scientific evidence for climate change, for instance, many people still avoid engaging with facts about global warming.
We wanted to understand how common willful ignorance is and why people engage in it. After collecting data from multiple research projects that involved more than 6,000 individuals, we discovered that willful ignorance was common and harmful, with 40 percent of people choosing “not to know” the consequences of their actions to free themselves of guilt while maximizing their own gains. But we also found that about 40 percent of people were unselfish: rather than avoiding information about the consequences of their actions, they sought it out to increase the benefits to others.
In the experiments, the decisions were made in one of two settings. In the transparent (透明的) setting, decision-makers had information about how their choice would affect themselves and their partner. In an ambiguous (模棱两可的) setting, decision-makers knew how their choice would matter for themselves but not for their teammate—although they could request that insight.
The overall balance tipped toward selfishness when participants had the option to avoid information. Only 39 percent of people in the ambiguous setting made the choice that ultimately benefited their partner—a significant drop from 55 percent in the transparent condition.
If we can avoid putting a strong moral emphasis on decisions, it may make people feel less threatened and, as a result, be less willfully ignorant. Other research groups have found promising ways to do this. For instance, we could encourage people to think more positively about good deeds rather than guilt-trip them for what they have failed to do. Highlighting recent global achievements, such as healing the ozone (臭氧) layer, can inspire people to keep up the good work rather than feeling like the battle is lost and that the situation is hopeless.
In short, we can encourage one another and ourselves toward more selfless and generous actions.
28.Why do some people choose not to know the consequences of their actions
A.To make easier choices to be a good person.
B.To increase their own benefits more than others .
C.To avoid the influence of consequences on actions.
D.To get the most benefits without a sense of shame.
29.How can willful ignorance be prevented
A.By focusing less on morality.
B.By stressing potential threats.
C.By being more positive about oneself.
D.By getting people aware of their actions.
30.Which part of the magazine is the passage taken from
A.Culture. B.Environment. C.Psychology. D.Biology.
31.What is the passage mainly about
A.The results of willful ignorance.
B.The introduction and solution to willful ignorance.
C.The harmful effects of willful ignorance.
D.The influence of willful ignorance on the environment.
D
Schoolbooks typically present explorers as fearless individuals who, for example, sail wooden ships to the unknown. But today most explorers who are making fundamental discoveries are scientists. And whether the frontiers are tiny, like the human genome, or massive, like our deepest oceans, we still have much left to learn about Earth. What modern scientists pursue is equivalent to anything in a history book or an adventure novel.
Exploration is science in its most basic form—asking questions of the natural world and, we hope, using the answers for the betterment of everything on Earth.
Exploration has great value. It inspires us, widens our knowledge and gives us hope for a better future. And the practical payoffs can even be lifesaving. Scientists who spent decades exploring what was in the atmosphere found that over time the concentration of carbon dioxide was rising. Without that discovery, we humans would now be living like the proverbial frog in a pot of gradually heating water, unsure why the environment around us is changing, and slowly boiling to death.
The human drive to overcome challenges is an essential aspect of the human drive to explore, which, in most cases, spurs innovation. Early human submarines that reached the bottom of the deepest ocean trenches made the trip just once, stressed by the enormous pressures there. But eventually a more stress-resistant vehicle, the Limiting Factor, allowed the investor and undersea explorer Victor Vescovo to reach the bottom of trenches numerous times.
Now there are roughly 4,000 autonomous Argo floats across the world s oceans that dive down to 2,000 feet and resurface every 10 days, gathering data on basic physical traits (特性) such as water temperature and pressure. The Argo group will also deploy (部署) dozens of sensors every year that will gather biological and chemical data, leading to new observations about marine life.
Other institutions plan to search the sea together, sending data to guide ships that forward the information to researchers on shore. Ocean research groups have made it a priority to openly share their discoveries and data with the public and to inspire the next generation of young scientists. Anyone can go along for the ride—we can all be explorers.
Captain James T. Kirk began each episode of the original Star Trek television series by saying, “Space, the final frontier.” Not necessarily. We still have plenty to discover right here on Earth, and we eagerly await surprises from the newest worlds we find.
32.Why does the author mention the example of the proverbial frog in paragraph 3
A.To illustrate the significance of exploration.
B.To stress the importance of knowledge.
C.To argue for the necessity of innovation.
D.To show the impact of global warming.
33.What can we learn from the passage
A.The discoveries made by modern scientists can match what the adventurers pursue.
B.Early undersea explorers could reach the bottom of the deepest ocean for a few times.
C.Argo floats dive to the deep ocean to collect data on the marine life.
D.The human s desire to take adventures leads to the achievements of ocean exploration.
34.What can we know from the last two paragraphs
A.Everyone is an explorer.
B.Sharing the ocean data is compulsory.
C.Exploring the earth can still be fruitful.
D.Space will be human s final frontier.
35.What s the best title for the passage
A.Fearless Explorers B.Ocean Exploration
C.Earth Exploration D.The Next Frontier
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In today s world, AI is increasingly becoming an integral part of our lives. 36 From personalizing learning to providing feedback, AI can help students a lot.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how students are measured in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. By analyzing massive datasets, AI can quickly identify students areas of strengths and weaknesses through the images they upload, videos they watch, and data gathered from feedback systems. 37 It promises to take us into a new era of educational success where no student is left behind.
With the advancements in AI technology, each student can receive the most tailored education they need to reach their own educational goals. It can also aid in writing an article review, potentially by being able to particularize how challenging certain elements are for students and how much further focus and practice any one student needs to accomplish their educational objectives. 38
In today s ever-connected world, having access to reliable sources of information beyond normal business hours can make a huge difference to a person s life. 39 Whether you re seeking self-help resources to aid in studies or trying to navigate administrative processes, these conversational agents are often the ultimate solution to covering your informational needs outside of class hours, as they are always on hand. 40
A.Here are some benefits of AI for students that can help them in their studies.
B.These data cannot reflect the whole picture of students performance, though.
C.This timeless advantage has significantly reduced the workload for the educators.
D.AI-based chatbots offer just that, providing up-to-date information twenty-four seven.
E.Thus, AI-supported personalized learning could finally create equal access to education.
F.Therefore, they allow us to efficiently access services without worrying about the time limit.
G.It will also better identify potential areas for improvement in teaching and evaluating students.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
History s first empire rose out of hot, dry land, without rainfall for crops, without trees or stones for building. In spite of all this, its people built the world s first cities, with monumental architecture and large populations—and they built them 41 out of mud.
Sumer 42 the southern part of modern Iraq in the region called Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia means “between two rivers”—the Tigris and the Euphrates. Around 5000 BCE, early Sumerians used channels and dams to 43 river water and farm large areas of previously 44 land. Agricultural communities like this were slowly 45 in Mesopotamia.
But Sumerians were the first to take the 46 step. Using 47 made from river mud, they began to build multi-storied homes and temples. Those clay bricks gave rise to the world s first 48 , like Uruk, Ur, and Eridu, probably around 4500 BCE.
The Sumerians created the first 49 system, designed to teach the ability to write. In the schools, people studied from dawn to dusk, from 50 well into adulthood. They 51 accounting and mathematics, and copied works of literature.
But by the third millennium (一千年) BCE, Sumer was no longer the 52 empire around, or even in Mesopotamia. Waves of nomadic (游牧的) tribes poured into the 53 from the north and east. In 2300 BCE, Sumer was conquered and 54 .
Afterward, Sumer disappeared back into the desert dirt, not to be 55 until the 19th century.
41.A.permanently B.quickly
C.patiently D.entirely
42.A.occupied B.destroyed C.abandoned D.attacked
43.A.separate B.interrupt C.redirect D.freeze
44.A.dry B.royal C.awesome D.rich
45.A.wearing down B.springing up
C.rising up D.breaking down
46.A.next B.last C.slow D.same
47.A.equipment B.basins C.walls D.bricks
48.A.emperors B.universities C.cities D.palaces
49.A.canal B.school C.construction D.labour
50.A.society B.childhood C.community D.parenthood
51.A.invented B.dismissed C.learned D.preserved
52.A.only B.safe C.weak D.reliable
53.A.region B.center C.river D.farm
54.A.strengthened B.expanded C.surrounded D.overturned
55.A.rebuilt B.relocated C.rediscovered D.reunited
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。
In central China, there is a mysterious forest region. According to Chinese mythology, Shennong, one of the ancestors of the Chinese nation, also known as Yandi, once tasted a variety of herbs 56 (he) to find the right one that would save the sick. Another 57 (wide) circulated tale around the place is that wild men were once spotted.
Legend has it 58 during Shennong s journey, he came across a steep mountain covered with dense forests. He built a wooden ladder, and climbed up the mountain, 59 (discover) 400 kinds of medicinal herbs. In memory of his contribution to the health of society, the mountain was named Shennongjia, which literally means “Shennong s ladder”.
Shennongjia 60 (locate) in the northwestern part of Hubei Province, bordering the Yangtze River in the south and facing the Wudang Mountains in the north. It is a place 61 the Daba Mountains and the Qinling Mountains meet. It 62 (cover) an area of around 3,250 square kilometers, with the highest peak, the Shennong Peak, reaching 3,106.2 meters 63 height, and the lowest point, the Shizhu River, only 398 meters above sea level.
One of the first things many people learn about Shennongjia is 64 tale of the wild man, but after visiting the area, they find that the natural landscape and biological 65 (diverse) add more mysteries to this region.
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
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,上周三你们学校组织观看了中国的太空授课,恰巧你的美国朋友Jim发来邮件和你讨论太空探索(space exploration)的话题。请你给他回封邮件,谈谈你的感受。内容包括:
1.观看的方式及感受;
2.这次太空授课的意义。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
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。
The Price of a Dream
I grew up in a poor family with little money and few worldly goods, but plenty of love and attention. I was happy and energetic. I understood that no matter how poor a person was, he could still afford a dream.
My dream was sports. By the time I was sixteen, I could crush a baseball, throw a ninety-mile-per-hour fastball and hit anything that moved on the football field. I was also lucky: My high-school coach was Ollie Jarvis, who taught me the difference between sticking to a dream and just showing determination. One particular incident with Coach Jarvis changed my life forever.
It was the summer between my junior and senior years, and a friend recommended me for a summer job. This meant a chance for money in my pocket—cash for hanging out with friends, certainly, money for a new bike and new clothes, and the start of savings for a house for my mother. The prospect of a summer job was appealing, and I wanted to jump at the opportunity.
Then I realized I would have to give up summer baseball to handle the work schedule, and that meant I would have to tell Coach Jarvis I wouldn t be playing. I was fearing this, but I had to.
When I told Coach Jarvis, he was as mad as I expected him to be. “You have your whole life to work,” he said. “Your playing days are limited. You can t afford to waste them.”
I stood before him with my head hanging, trying to think of the words that would explain to him why my dream of buying my mom a house and having money in my pocket was worth facing his disappointment at me.
“How much are you going to make at this job, kid ” he demanded. “Three point two five dollars an hour,” I replied. “Well,” he asked, “is $3.25 an hour the price of a dream ”
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
That question struck me like a flash of lightning.
I went on the stage to collect the prize for the best baseball player.
答案全解全析
Unit 5—Unit 6
1.C 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.C 8.A
9.C 10.C 11.A 12.A 13.C 14.C 15.A 16.C
17.B 18.B 19.A 20.B 21.B 22.D 23.A 24.A
25.B 26.C 27.C 28.D 29.A 30.C 31.B 32.A
33.A 34.C 35.D 36.A 37.G 38.E 39.D 40.F
41.D 42.A 43.C 44.A 45.B 46.A 47.D 48.C
49.B 50.B 51.C 52.A 53.A 54.D 55.C
56.himself 57.widely 58.that 59.discovering 60.is located 61.where 62.covers 63.in 64.the 65.diversity
第二部分 阅读
第一节
A
◎语篇解读 本文为一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了新加坡四种地道的美食。
21.B 细节理解题。根据文章Hainanese Chicken Rice部分中的“The chicken is cooked in water to be very soft...along with a bit of spicy sauce.”可知,Hainanese chicken rice是用水将鸡肉煮得非常软,故选B。
22.D 细节理解题。根据文章Bak Kut Teh (Pork Ribs Tea)部分中的“It s a tasty soup made by...herbs and spices.”可知,Bak kut teh是一道汤,故选D。
23.A 细节理解题。根据文章Char Kway Teow (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)部分中的“If you like food that s a bit smoky and tasty, try char kway teow.(如果你喜欢有一点烟熏且美味的食物,那么你可以尝试一下char kway teow。)”可知,char kway teow有烟熏味而且美味,故选A。
B
◎语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要描述了Bruce Bexler梦想着去从没有人去过的地方,开辟一片未经探索的土地,发现稀有的物种。这个梦想在2015年实现了,他和一支科学家小组进入新几内亚岛上的热带雨林,发现了许多未被发现的物种。
24.A 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,多年来,Bruce Bexler一直梦想着去人类从未去过的地方,他想在未经探究的土地上开辟一条道路,发现稀有物种。由此可推断,Bruce Bexler是一个具有冒险精神的人,故选A。
25.B 词义猜测题。根据第四段最后一句“我们所见到之处,都能看到以前从未见过的惊人事物”可知,他们对之前从未见过的事物感到惊奇。因此“were like kids in a candy store (就像进了糖果店的孩子一样)”指的是科学家们在这个地方因为发现了许多未曾见过的新物种而非常兴奋,就像糖果店里的孩子一样。故选B。
26.C 细节理解题。根据第六段第一句“Bexler认为,这些动物不害怕,因为它们以前从未见过人类”及最后一句可知,这个地区的动物还没有学会害怕人类。故选C。
27.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“他们希望能回去,期望记录更多未被发现的物种。Bexler说:‘我们只是触及了表面。任何去那里的人都会带着一个谜回来。’”可推知,这个地区仍然有很多科学上未知的动植物。故选C。
C
◎语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了故意无知(willful ignorance)的现象,即人们选择不去了解某些信息以避免对自己的行为后果产生负罪感,并追求个人利益的最大化。文章提出通过改变道德框架来减少故意无知的发生,并鼓励人们采取更无私和慷慨的行动。
28.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“we discovered that willful ignorance...while maximizing their own gains”可知,有些人选择“不知道”他们行为的后果是为了逃避罪恶感,同时使自己的利益最大化。因此,他们选择不知道是为了获得最大的利益而不感到羞耻。故选D。
29.A 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“If we can avoid putting a strong moral emphasis on decisions...be less willfully ignorant. (如果我们能够避免在决策中强烈强调道德,它可能会使人们感到较少的威胁,从而减少故意无知。)”可知,通过减少对道德的关注可以预防故意无知。故选A。
30.C 推理判断题。根据第一段第一、二句“在日常生活中故意无知大量存在。人们经常睁一只眼闭一只眼,而不去审视自己行为的后果。”再结合全文其他内容可知,文章介绍的是故意无知的心理现象,即人们选择不去了解某些信息以避免对自己行为后果怀有负罪感,并追求个人利益的最大化。因此,文章很可能来自心理学杂志。故选C。
31.B 主旨大意题。根据第一段第一、二句可知,文章介绍了故意无知的心理现象。根据第二段中的“we discovered that willful ignorance was...maximizing their own gains”可知,有些人选择“故意无知”的行为是为了逃避罪恶感,同时最大化自己的利益,由此可知第二段揭示了故意无知产生的原因。根据第五段第一句可知,此处指出如何通过改变道德框架来预防故意无知,即解决办法。因此,文章讨论了故意无知这一心理现象并给出了解决办法。B项(对故意无知的介绍和其解决办法)可概括文章内容,故选B。
D
◎语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了探索是科学最基本的形式,探索的边界不一定是太空,探索地球仍然是有意义的。
32.A 推理判断题。第三段主要围绕“探索有很大的价值”展开。第三段提到的例子“如果没有科学家探索大气中物质时的发现,我们人类现在就会像谚语中所说的青蛙一样生活在逐渐加热的水里,不知道我们周围的环境为什么会发生变化,然后慢慢地死于沸水”进一步说明了探索的价值——实际的回报可能是能挽救生命的。因此第三段中“温水煮青蛙”的例子是用来说明探索的重要性。故选A。
33.A 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“现代科学家所追求的东西与历史书或冒险小说中的任何东西同等重要”可知,A项(现代科学家的发现相当于冒险家所追求的)符合文意,故选A。
34.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第一、二句可知,其他机构计划一起搜索海洋,将数据发送给指导船只,并将信息转发给岸上的研究人员;海洋研究小组已将与公众分享他们的发现和数据并激励下一代年轻科学家作为优先事项。再结合最后一段最后一句“地球上还有很多东西等着我们去发现,我们热切地等待着来自我们发现的最新世界的惊喜”可推测,探索地球仍然是有收获的。故选C。
35.D 主旨大意题。结合第一段中的“不管探索的边界是微小的,如人类基因组,还是巨大的,如我们最深的海洋,我们对地球都还有很多需要了解的地方”、第二段“探索是科学最基本的形式——提出自然世界的问题,我们希望用这些(问题的)答案来改善地球上的一切”和最后一段提到的太空不一定是最后的边界,地球上还有很多东西等着我们去发现,我们热切地等待着来自我们发现的最新世界的惊喜可知,本文主要讲的是探索的意义及探索的边界。因此D项“The Next Frontier(下一个前沿)”作为文章标题最合适,故选D。
第二节
◎语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人工智能对学生学习的巨大影响。
36.A 细节句。空上文“In today s world, AI...part of our lives.”提到人工智能成了生活中重要的一部分,空下文“From personalizing...help students a lot.(从个性化学习到提供反馈,人工智能可以帮助学生很多。)”阐述了人工智能的益处。A项中的“some benefits of AI”呼应下文,因此推断A项(以下是人工智能对学生的一些好处,这些好处可以帮助他们学习)符合语境,引出文章主题。故选A。
37.G 过渡句。空上文“By analyzing massive datasets, AI can quickly identify students areas of strengths and weaknesses through...feedback systems.”讲到人工智能可以帮助学生认清自己的优点和缺点,空下文提到它可以将我们带入没有学生被落下的教育成功的新时代。G项中的“better identify”与上文中的“quickly identify”对应,G项(它还将更好地确定教育和评估学生能够提升的潜在领域)符合语境,承接上文,继续介绍人工智能有助于衡量学生的优缺点,同时呼应下文的“no student is left behind”。故选G。
38.E 细节句。空上文“With the advancements...their own educational goals.”介绍的是人工智能有助于因材施教,由此推断E项(因此,人工智能支持的个性化学习最终可以创造平等的教育机会)符合语境,与上文是因果关系。故选E。
39.D 过渡句。空上文“In today s...to a person s life.”讲述能够获得可靠的信息来源对生活有巨大影响,空下文“Whether you re seeking...they are always on hand.(无论你是在寻找帮助学习的自助资源,还是试图驾驭管理流程,这些对话代理通常是满足你课外信息需求的最终解决方案,因为它们总是在手边。)”讲述人工智能可以随时随地提供高效的自助资源,由此可知本段是关于人工智能与信息获取的内容。结合选项可知D项(基于人工智能的聊天机器人就能做到那一点,全天候提供最新信息)符合语境,承上启下,D项中的“那一点”承接上文提到的获得可靠的信息来源,“全天候提供最新信息”引出下文对信息获取的具体介绍。故选D。
40.F 细节句。空上文“Whether you re seeking...they are always on hand.”讲述人工智能可以随时随地提供高效的自助资源,由此推断F项(因此,它们使我们能够有效地访问服务,而不必担心时间限制)符合语境,继续说人工智能时间自由的优势,与上文是因果关系。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
◎语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文,介绍了苏美尔文明的兴起和衰落。文章讲述了苏美尔人如何在干旱的环境中,通过智慧和技术建立了世界上的第一批城市,并创造了书写系统。然而,随着游牧部落的入侵,苏美尔最终被推翻并遗忘,直到19世纪才被重新发现。
41.D 句意:尽管这一切,它的人民还是建造了世界上第一批城市,拥有宏伟的建筑和庞大的人口——而且他们完全是用泥建造了这些城市。根据上文“without trees or stones for building”可知,没有树木和石头来建造房屋,所以他们的建筑“完全”是用泥建造的。A.永久地;B.快速地;C.耐心地;D.完全地。故选D。
42.A 根据下文“the southern part of modern Iraq in the region called Mesopotamia”并结合选项可知,苏美尔占据了(occupied)美索不达米亚地区。故选A。B.摧毁;C.抛弃,遗弃;D.攻击。
43.C 句意:大约在公元前五千年,早期的苏美尔人使用水渠和水坝来改变河水的方向,并在以前大片干旱的土地上耕种。根据上文“used channels and dams”和下文“river water”“farm large areas of previously 44 land”可推知,苏美尔人用水渠和水坝来引水,即改变河水的方向,达到灌溉和种植的目的。A.分开;B.打断;C.使转向;D.冻结。故选C。
44.A 句意同上。根据第一段中的“History s first empire rose out of hot, dry lands, without rainfall for crops”可知,这原本是一片缺水干旱的土地,苏美尔人通过改变河水的方向对其进行了改造。A.干旱的;B.王室的;C.令人敬畏的;D.富有的,丰富的。故选A。
45.B 句意:像这样的农业社会在美索不达米亚慢慢出现。根据上文可知,苏美尔人用水渠和水坝来改变河水的方向,进而改造了美索不达米亚平原,让其适合种植,所以很多农业社会在美索不达米亚慢慢出现。A.磨损;B.突然生长或出现;C.上升;D.崩溃,出故障。故选B。
46.A 根据下文“Using 47 made from river mud, they began to build multi-storied homes and temples.”可知,苏美尔人开始修建多层住宅和寺庙,他们迈出了建造城市的下一步。A.下一个的;B.最后的;C.慢的;D.相同的。故选A。
47.D 句意:他们用河泥做砖,开始建造多层住宅和寺庙。根据下文“from river mud”和“Those clay bricks”可知,他们把河泥做成砖块,用来建造建筑。A.设备;B.盆地;C.墙壁;D.砖块。故选D。
48.C 句意:这些黏土砖造就了世界上最早的城市,如乌鲁克、乌尔和埃利都……。根据下文“Uruk, Ur, and Eridu”可知,苏美尔人用黏土砖建造了很多城市。A.皇帝;B.大学;C.城市;D.宫殿。故选C。
49.B 根据下文“designed to teach the ability to write”和“In the schools, people studied”可知,他们创造了“学校”系统,用于教授书写。A.运河;B.学校;C.建设;D.劳动。故选B。
50.B 句意:在学校里,人们从早到晚学习,从童年一直学习到成年。结合下文“well into adulthood”和常识可推知,教育是从童年到成年。A.社会;B.童年;C.社区;D.父母的身份。故选B。
51.C 句意:他们学习会计、数学,并抄写文学作品。下文“accounting and mathematics”是学习的内容。A.发明;B.解雇;C.学习;D.保存。故选C。
52.A 句意:但到了公元前三千年,苏美尔不再是周边地区乃至美索不达米亚地区唯一的帝国。根据“Waves of nomadic tribes poured into the 53 from the north and east. In 2300 BCE, the Sumer was conquered”可知,苏美尔周边出现了挑战者,它不再是唯一的帝国。A.唯一的;B.安全的;C.虚弱的;D.可靠的。故选A。
53.A 句意:一波又一波的游牧部落从北部和东部涌入该地区。根据下文“from the north and east”可知,游牧部落从不同方向涌入美索不达米亚地区。A.地区;B.中心;C.河流;D.农场。故选A。
54.D 根据上文“the Sumer was conquered”和下一段中的“Sumer disappeared back into the desert dirt”可知,苏美尔被攻克并推翻(overturned)了,故选D。A.加强;B.扩张;C.包围。
55.C 句意:之后,苏美尔消失在沙漠的尘土中,直到19世纪才被重新发现。根据上文“Sumer disappeared back into the desert dirt”和下文“until the 19th century”可知,苏美尔直到19世纪才被重新发现。A.重建;B.重新安置;C.重新发现;D.重新联合。故选C。
第二节
◎语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了神农架的历史传说和自然地理。
56.himself 考查反身代词。句意:在中国神话中,中华民族的祖先之一神农,也被称为炎帝,曾亲自尝过各种药草,以找到一种能治病救人。此处表示“他本人”,用反身代词himself来加强语气。故填himself。
57.widely 考查副词。修饰动词的过去分词circulated应用wide的副词形式widely,表示“广泛地”。故填widely。
58.that 考查宾语从句。legend has it that...是固定句型,意为“据传说……”,it是形式宾语,that引导宾语从句。故填that。
59.discovering 考查现在分词。句意:他造了一个木梯,爬上了山,发现了400种药草。分析句子结构可知,谓语动词为built和climbed,设空处应用非谓语动词形式。discover和其逻辑主语he之间为主动关系,应用现在分词作状语。故填discovering。
60.is located 考查时态、语态及主谓一致。句意:神农架位于湖北省西北部,南临长江,北面武当山。设空处为谓语动词,此处描述神农架的地理位置,应用一般现在时,表示事实。be located in是固定搭配,意为“位于……”,则此处应用被动语态。主语Shennongjia是第三人称单数形式,谓语动词也应该单数形式,故填is located。
61.where 考查定语从句。句意:这里是大巴山和秦岭的交汇处。结合句意和句子结构可知,设空处引导定语从句,先行词为place, 关系词在从句中作地点状语,应用关系副词where引导定语从句。故填where。
62.covers 考查时态和主谓一致。句意:它占地面积约为三千二百五十平方千米,最高峰神农顶高3,106.2米,最低点石柱河海拔仅398米。分析句子结构可知,本空是谓语动词。由上一句中的“is”和句意可知,此处是客观介绍神农架,要用一般现在时,且主语为It,因此要用单数。故填covers。cover an area of表示“占……(多大面积)”。
63.in 考查介词。句意同上。由句意可知,此处表达“高……米”,应用“数字+meter(s)+in height”。故填in。
64.the 考查冠词。句意:许多人最初了解关于神农架的一件事是野人的故事,但在参观了这一地区之后,他们发现自然景观和生物多样性为这个地区增添了更多的神秘。由句意可知,设空处需填冠词,且tale后有后置定语of the wild man,表特指,因此要用定冠词。故填the。
65.diversity 考查名词。句意同上。分析句子结构可知,that引导宾语从句,其中,“biological 65 ”与“the natural landscape”并列作宾语从句的主语,且设空处由空前的形容词biological修饰,应用名词形式。此处表示“多样性”,应用名词diversity,表达此含义时为不可数名词,故填diversity。
第四部分 写作
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Jim,
I m glad to hear from you. Last Wednesday, our school organized all of us to watch the space lecture which was hosted by Zhai Zhigang,Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu. We watched the live broadcast on TV in our class. I was so impressed by the lecture.
I think the lecture is of great importance. At first, it inspires our interest in space. We are so curious about space that we want to work hard and explore space. Besides, by watching the lecture, we youth can have more intuitive access to aerospace knowledge.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
That question struck me like a flash of lightning. I stood there, staring at my furious coach and noticing that the light in his eyes suddenly went out. Regret and shame overwhelmed me and I wished I had not told him the stupid idea. At that moment, I decided not to give up my sports dream and dedicated myself to regular training. That whole summer, I kept catching and pitching the ball on the court, participating in every baseball game. At the end of the summer season came the long-awaited award ceremony. Finally, Coach Jarvis announced that I was elected as the best baseball player.
I went on the stage to collect the prize for the best baseball player. My legs were trembling and my head was dizzy. Standing in the center of the stage, I heard the crowd was cheering and I saw Coach Jarvis was smiling. He passed the microphone to me and invited me to say a few words. “My fellows! Never give up your dream!” I exclaimed with tears shining in my eyes. “Devotion and persistence will help you realize your dream!” I added, grabbing my trophy tightly. Coach Jarvis came close to me, throwing his arms around me. “Thank you! It is you who let me understand the value of a dream,” I murmured in his ears, my eyes overflowed with tears.
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