Period 4 Integrated skills
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词，注意词的词性和词形。
1. A high ________(百分比) of the female staff are part time workers.
2. We are a very ________(流动的) society and can't resist trying to take everything with us.
3. Sending advertising by email is very successful as a marketing ________(手段).
4. The ________(娱乐) was provided by a folk band.
5. All club members are ________(要求) to attend the annual meeting.
6. ________(线) charts are often used to show trends over time.
Ⅱ. 阅读理解。
A[2024扬州期末]
Social media platforms are filled with individuals proudly sharing their rapid mastering of a language. Where does the secret lie The truth lies in our addiction to instant satisfaction promised by some language apps.
However, besides these apps, here are some ways to help you learn a new language.
Be a child, watching cartoons
One of the most common advice for language learners is to watch children's cartoons, which can be found on YOUKU. These cartoons are often made up of basic phrases and words that one would learn at beginner's level.
Turn the volume(音量) up
If watching cartoons is not your cup of tea, fear not, for there is the alternative of listening to podcasts(播客) and songs. Not only can you pick up phrases and idioms, but you can also develop your appreciation for the culture.
Let the words flow
Talking to waitstaff at native restaurants can help with your language skills. To avoid the risk of making mistakes in public you can start by speaking to your pets. Tell them about your day. As you grow more confident, work up to a native speaker.
A foreign stamp
A commonly overlooked method is to keep a pen pal. Through the exchange of letters, you not only get to practise your writing skills but can also get a friend.
Over all, continuous practice is key to unlocking the door of mastery. No matter which approach you choose, it's important to revisit the language you are learning every day, even if it's just for 15 minutes.
( ) 1. Why do language learning apps appeal to us
A. Because of their easy access.
B. Because of their language platforms.
C. Because of their proud claims.
D. Because of their immediate pleasure.
( ) 2. To learn about vocabulary and culture, which way would you choose
A. Be a child, watching cartoons. B. Turn the volume up.
C. Let the words flow. D. A foreign stamp.
( ) 3. What is the key to mastering a new language
A. Daily practice. B. More confidence.
C. Occasional visits. D. Regular sharing.
B[2024南京金陵中学期末]
At my first lesson in Chinese calligraphy, my teacher told me plainly: “Now I will teach you how to write your name, and to make it beautiful.” I felt my breath catch. I was curious.
Growing up in Singapore, I had an unusual relationship with my Chinese name. My parents are ethnically Chinese, so they asked fortune tellers to decide my name, aiming for maximum luck. As a result, I ended up with a nonsense and embarrassing name: Chen Yiwen, meaning, roughly, “old”， “barley(薏米)” and “warm”．
When I arrived in America for college at 18, I put on an American accent and abandoned my Chinese name. When I moved to Hong Kong in 2021, after 14 years in the States, I decided to learn calligraphy. “Why not get back in touch with my heritage？” I thought.
In calligraphy, the idea is to copy the old masters' techniques, thereby refining your own. Every week, though, my teacher would give uncomfortably on the nose assessments of my person. “You need to be braver，” he once observed. “Have confidence. Try to produce a bold stroke(笔画).” For years, I had prided myself on presenting an image of confidence, but my writing betrayed me.
I was trying to make sense of this practice. You must visualize the word as it is to be written and leave a trace of yourself in it. As a bodily practice, calligraphy could go beyond its own cultural restrictions. Could it help me go beyond mine My teacher once said to me, “When you look at the word, you see the body. Though a word on the page is two dimensional, it contains multitudes, conveying the force you've applied, the energy of your grip, and the arch of your spine.” I had been learning calligraphy to get in touch with my cultural roots, but what I was really seeking was a return to myself. Now I have sensed that the pleasure out of calligraphy allows me to know myself more fully.
During a recent lesson, my teacher pointed at the word I had just finished, telling me: “This word is much better. I can see the choices you made, your calculations, and your flow. Trust yourself. This word is yours.” He might as well have said, “This word is you.”
( ) 4. What did the author initially think of her name “Chen Yiwen”？
A. It was lucky so she gladly accepted it.
B. She felt proud of its symbolic meaning.
C. She understood the intention but still disliked it.
D. Its strange pronunciation made her embarrassed.
( ) 5. The author decided to learn calligraphy to ______．
A. pick up a new hobby B. reconnect with her origin
C. gain insights into a new culture D. fit in with local community
( ) 6. From the teacher's words, the author learns that calligraphy ______．
A. reflects the creator's spirits B. comes from creative energy
C. highlights the design of strokes D. depends on continuous practice
( ) 7. What does the author intend to tell us
A. Appreciate what our culture offers. B. Find beauty from your inner self.
C. A great teacher leads you to truth. D. We are the sum of what we create.
Ⅲ. 七选五。[2024温州期末]
There are two types of skills that managers look for in the interviews with job seekers: soft skills and hard skills. __1__ Soft skills, unlike hard skills, are usually inborn or gained through personal development. They cover key personality based aspects of what makes someone a good fit for a given role. Some examples of soft skills include: dependability, positive attitude, listening skills, emotional intelligence and so on. Soft skills are extremely important for job seekers to be considered right for the position. __2__
Soft skills are harder to teach. Personality features like listening skills and decision making skills are not transferable skills in the same way that many technical abilities are. Employers value someone with strong communication skills and other soft skills because those skills are much harder to teach.
Soft skills make hard skills easier to learn. __3__ Specific skills like good verbal communication and dependability will make you ready to train hard skills, and thus grow quickly within a job.
__4__ If you are looking for a new job but don't have much experience, showing your strong soft skills can ease doubt employers might have about you. A recent survey revealed that 89% of interviewers would choose an interviewee with excellent soft skills over one with experience.
Employers see soft skills beneficial to a job seeker's future growth and career success. __5__
A. Hard skills matter in the interview.
B. Soft skills can help enrich experience.
C. Here are reasons why soft skills are important.
D. So, show them your soft skills in the interview.
E. Soft skills can make up for a lack of experience.
F. Having important soft skills helps you develop a set of hard skills.
G. Hard skills are job specific skills learned through training programs.
1.________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________ 5.________
Ⅳ. 应用文写作。[2024信阳淮滨多校期末]
假定你是李华，你和美国网友Tony每周在固定时间上网互相学习对方的语言。但由于各种原因，你无法再抽出时间定期上网交流。请你给Tony写一封邮件，表达对他的歉意，主要内容包括：
1. 表达歉意；
2. 说明具体原因；
3. 提出弥补措施。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Tony，
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Hua
Period 4 Integrated skills
Ⅰ. 1. percentage 2. mobile 3. device 4. entertainment 5. requested 6. Line
Ⅱ. 1—5 DBACB 6—7 AD
A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些有助于学习新语言的方法，包括看儿童卡通片、听播客和歌曲、与他人交流以及交笔友等，同时强调了持续练习对于掌握语言的重要性。
1. D 细节理解题。根据第一段“Social media platforms are filled with individuals … to instant satisfaction promised by some language apps.”可知，语言学习应用程序吸引我们是因为它们提供的即时满足感。
2. B 细节理解题。根据Turn the volume up部分“Not only can you pick up phrases and idioms, but you can also develop your appreciation for the culture.”可知，要学习词汇和文化，可以选择Turn the volume up这种方式。
3. A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Over all, continuous practice is key to unlocking the door of mastery.”可知，掌握一门新语言的关键是日常练习。
B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者学习中国书法的经历和感悟，以及通过书法对自身的思考和认识等。
4. C 细节理解题。根据第二段中 “My parents are ethnically Chinese, so they asked fortune tellers … meaning, roughly, ‘old’， ‘barley’ and ‘warm’．”可知， 作者认为自己的中文名字是无意义且令人尴尬的，虽然父母是为了追求好运才取这个名字，但她还是不喜欢。
5. B 细节理解题。根据第三段中“When I moved to Hong Kong in 2021, after 14 years in the States, I decided to learn calligraphy. ‘Why not get back in touch with my heritage？’ I thought.”可知，作者决定学习书法是为了重新接触自己的文化根源。
6. A 推理判断题。根据最后一段“During a recent lesson, my teacher pointed at the word I had just finished, telling me: ‘This word is much better. I can see the choices you made, your calculations, and your flow. Trust yourself. This word is yours.’ He might as well have said, ‘This word is you.’ ”可推知，从老师的话中，作者了解到书法反映了创作者的精神。
7. D 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，书法反映了创作者的精神。由此推知，作者想告诉我们：我们就是我们所创造的一切的总和。
Ⅲ. 1—5 GCFED
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了求职者的两种技能：软技能和硬技能以及软技能更重要的原因。
1. 根据上文“There are two types of skills that managers look for in the interviews with job seekers: soft skills and hard skills.”以及下文“Soft skills, unlike hard skills, are usually inborn or gained through personal development.”可知，空处应介绍硬技能的特点。故G项“硬技能是指通过培训项目学到的特定的工作技能”承上启下，符合语境。
2. 根据上文“Some examples of soft skills include: dependability, positive attitude … to be considered right for the position.”以及下文主要列举了软技能重要的原因可知，C项“以下是软技能为什么很重要的原因”承接上文，引出下文各段落内容，符合语境。
3. 根据上文“Soft skills make hard skills easier to learn.”以及下文“Specific skills like good verbal communication and dependability will make you ready to train hard skills, and thus grow quickly within a job.”可知，空处应承接上文，说明软技能是如何使得硬技能更容易学习的，故F项“拥有重要的软技能可以帮助你培养一套硬技能”承上启下，符合语境。
4. 根据下文“If you are looking for a new job but don't have much experience, showing … with excellent soft skills over one with experience.”可知，本段主要说明了软技能在面试中可以弥补经验上的不足。故E项“软技能可以弥补经验的不足”适合作为段落主题句。
5. 根据上文“Employers see soft skills beneficial to a job seeker's future growth and career success.”可知，空处应与上文构成因果关系，指出面试者应该展示软技能。故D项“所以，在面试中向他们展示你的软技能”符合语境。
Ⅳ. One possible version：
Dear_Tony，
I am terribly sorry to tell you that I'm unable to help you with your Chinese study.
We have been learning with each other for a long time and I am really grateful for your effective guidance, without which I wouldn't have made such great advances in English. However, faced with the College Entrance Examination, I have no time to surf the Internet regularly now. Would it be possible that we continue our communication after the exam
I would appreciate your understanding for forgiveness. Looking forward to studying with you online soon.
Yours，
Li_HuaPeriod 3 Grammar and usage
Ⅰ. 单句语法填空。
1. Listening to music at home is one thing; going to hear it ________(perform) live is another.
2. ________(look) at my classmates' faces, I read the same excitement.
3. The problem ________(discuss) at the meeting now is how to cut back on the costs.
4. Just as I was thinking what I should do at noon, I saw a familiar figure ________(pass) by my classroom.
5. Every morning when I go to work, I see a group of the old ________(walk) in the park.
6. The artist combines different ________(technical) in the same painting.
7. Susan's idea of freedom was to have ________(various) in her lifestyle.
8. She made a request that we all ________(be) present at the party.
9. Lots of rescue workers were working around the clock, ________(send) supplies to earthquake hit areas.
10. They use computers to keep the traffic ________(run) smoothly.
Ⅱ. 用所给词的适当形式填空。
1. ________(understand) your own needs and styles of communication is as important as learning to convey your affection and emotions.
2. There is no greater pleasure than lying on my back in the middle of the grassland, ________(stare) at the night sky.
3. You can hardly imagine the difficulty the woman had ________(bring) up her children.
4. ________(catch) in a heavy traffic jam while you are hurrying to the airport is quite an unpleasant experience.
5. The suggestion of the meeting's ________(put) off was not adopted by the chairman.
6. Most citizens do not object to ________(forbid) smoking in public places.
7. ________(realize) his own mistake, he decided to apologize to his friend the next day.
8. The noise outside was extremely terrible, thus ________(make) me unable to concentrate on my study.
9. Ever since her childhood, she has dreamt of there ________(be) a chance to go abroad for further study.
10. With my eyes ________(get) accustomed to the dark, I was lucky to manage to find my way to the exit of the cave.
Ⅲ. 阅读理解。
A[2024福清期末]
Amazing Zoos Around the World
Helsinki Zoo
This is a zoo located on an island in Finland—it is the country's biggest zoo which has amazing animals like deer, Siberian tigers and even bears. What adds to the beauty of this zoo is the natural wildlife that surrounds it on the island. From beautiful rainforests to lots of plant species, Helsinki Zoo should be a destination you won't regret visiting.
Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo is home to over 16，000 animals, including tigers, lions, and monkeys. The zoo also has an amazing gorilla(大猩猩) habitat exhibit, and a Discovery Zone for children to learn more about the animals and their natural habitats. Another thing that makes this zoo worth a visit is its protection policy. Toronto Zoo has helped to protect endangered species from all around the world and is one of the very few animal friendly zoos in North America.
S o Paulo Zoo
The state of S o Paulo has strict laws about animal cruelty and can actually give out fines(罚款) of up to $435，000 for animal testing. So it's no surprise that S o Paulo Zoo, with its over 3，200 animals, is animal friendly. They also spend time on protection efforts, focusing on Brazil's own endangered animals. Here, you'll see plenty of animals like parrots, wild cats and various birds.
Wellington Zoo
It is New Zealand's first and largest zoo and is home to more than 500 different animals and 100 different species. Focusing on wildlife protection, Wellington Zoo has successfully saved endangered animals like the Sun Bear. If you make your way to this zoo, you'll also find yourself face to face with red pandas, monkeys and the country's official birds, the kiwis. This animal friendly zoo is also eco friendly, equipped with solar heating and power.
( ) 1. What makes Helsinki Zoo different from the other three zoos
A. It has tigers. B. It has lots of animal species.
C. It stands on an island. D. It is a good zoo to visit.
( ) 2. What can people enjoy in Toronto Zoo
A. Seeing beautiful rainforests.
B. Learning about animals' natural habitats.
C. Watching tiger and lion habitat exhibits.
D. Seeing special animals such as Siberian tigers.
( ) 3. What can we learn from the passage
A. Helsinki Zoo has the most animal species.
B. Wellington Zoo has managed to protect the Sun Bear.
C. There are many animal friendly zoos in North America.
D. People will not be fined even if they test animals in the state of S o Paulo.
B[2024金华期末]
Ellie Hamby, a documentary photographer, and Sandy Hazelip, a physician and lecturer, toured the world in 80 days, adventuring from the beaches of Bali to the deserts of Egypt.
The aged grandmothers started their ambitious adventure on January 11, according to the blog the two have used to document their travels. Their first stop was a location that escapes even many seasoned travelers: Antarctica. Getting to the southernmost continent first required crossing the Drake Passage, the known rough waters between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica's South Shetland Islands. “For almost two days, we were rocking and rolling and slipping and sliding through the Drake Passage and we were holding on for dear life，” Hamby said in an interview with CNN. “It was just wild. But when we stepped foot on the ground on the Antarctic, you forgot all of that，” she recalled. “The beauty of the Antarctic is just unbelievable to see the penguins and the icebergs and the glaciers—just, this was amazing.”
Since that first adventure, the pair have visited 18 countries across all seven continents, often dressed in matching T shirts. They've also accumulated(积累) a loving social media following who track the “traveling grannies” on TikTok, Instagram, and Meta.
Hazelip told CNN that she met Hamby after her husband died in 1999. The two bonded over their shared interest in travel and commitment to prioritizing unique experiences over comfort while abroad. Both became closer after Hamby's husband died in 2005.
Hazelip says the idea for their trip originated a few years before they were each set to turn 80.
“I just got the idea because we had traveled previously together internationally，” she said. “And so about four years before we were going to turn 80, I mentioned to her one day, ‘Ellie, wouldn't it be fun to go around the world in 80 days at age 80？’”
( ) 4. What can we know about Hazelip and Hamby according to the passage
A. They started their adventure from Egypt.
B. They recorded their travels on the Internet.
C. They have known each other since their youth.
D. They long to travel to all seven continents one day.
( ) 5. Which of the following best describes their journey to Antarctica
A. Fruitless. B. Light hearted. C. Well planned. D. Risky.
( ) 6. What contributes to Hazelip and Hamby's close relationship
A. Shared love for traveling. B. The same family background.
C. Similar working experiences. D. Common interest in social media.
( ) 7. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To call on readers to travel around the world.
B. To recommend Antarctica as a great tourist destination.
C. To emphasize the importance of a companion during a trip.
D. To share a story about an aged couple's traveling experience.
Ⅳ. 语法填空。[2024浙江山海共富联盟期末]
The 14th Beijing International Film Festival was held 1.________ Friday night, announcing the winners of its top honor, the Tiantan Award, during 2. ________(it) closing ceremony.
Among the three Chinese films nominated in the final 3. ________(select), director Long Fei's Gold or Shit, a comedy describing a down and out man's unwelcomed return to his hometown, 4. ________(sweep) three awards: Best Feature Film, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Screenplay.
Director Long said, 5. ________(actual), he had felt stressed before finishing shooting, but now he was greatly 6. ________(encourage) after receiving such an honor. Huang Jia, the scriptwriter of Gold or Shit, shared 7.________ interesting behind the scenes story, telling the experiences of raising money and being advised to cast non famous performers, but later being surprised 8. ________(learn) investors(投资方) had convinced stars Hu Ge and Gao Yuanyuan to play the 9. ________(lead) characters.
The film marks actor Hu's first attempt into comedy after two decades in the acting industry. Hu quoted a line from the film, where a character says “It's always shining if it's gold”， to express his excitement about the film, 10.________ overcame many obstacles as the script came to life.
Period 3 Grammar and usage
Ⅰ. 1. being performed 2. Looking 3. being discussed 4. passing 5. walking
6. techniques 7. variety 8. (should) be 9. sending 10. running
Ⅱ. 1. Understanding 2. staring 3. bringing
4. Being caught 5. being put 6. forbidding 7. Having realized 8. making 9. being 10. getting
Ⅲ. 1—5 CBBBD 6—7 AD
A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上四个颇具特色的动物园。
1. C 细节理解题。根据Helsinki Zoo部分中“This is a zoo located on an island in Finland”可知，赫尔辛基动物园坐落在一个小岛上，这是与其他几个动物园不一样的地方。
2. B 细节理解题。根据Toronto Zoo部分中“The zoo also has an amazing gorilla habitat exhibit, and a Discovery Zone for children to learn more about the animals and their natural habitats.”可知，在多伦多动物园里，人们可以了解动物以及他们栖息地的相关情况。
3. B 细节理解题。根据Wellington Zoo部分中“Focusing on wildlife protection, Wellington Zoo has successfully saved endangered animals like the Sun Bear.”可知，惠灵顿动物园成功地保护了太阳熊。
B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了两位老奶奶Ellie Hamby和Sandy Hazelip在80天内环游世界的故事。
4. B 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The aged grandmothers started their ambitious adventure on January 11, according to the blog the two have used to document their travels.”和第三段中“They've also accumulated a loving social media following who track the ‘traveling grannies’ on TikTok, Instagram, and Meta.”可知，Hazelip和Hamby在互联网上记录了她们的旅行。
5. D 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Getting to the southernmost continent first required crossing the Drake Passage … Hamby said in an interview with CNN.”可推知，南极之旅是很有风险的。
6. A 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中“The two bonded over their shared interest in travel and commitment to prioritizing unique experiences over comfort while abroad.”可知，对旅行的共同热爱促成了Hazelip和 Hamby的亲密关系。
7. D 写作意图题。通读全文，尤其是第一段内容和第二段中“The aged grandmothers started their ambitious adventure on January 11, according to the blog the two have used to document their travels.”可知，文章主要讲述了两位老奶奶Ellie Hamby和Sandy Hazelip在80天内环游世界的故事。由此推知，文章的目的是分享两位老人的旅行经历。
Ⅳ. 1. on 2. its 3. selection 4. swept
5. actually 6. encouraged 7. an 8. to learn 9. leading 10. which
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了北京国际电影节闭幕式上宣布了最高荣誉天坛奖的获奖者，并介绍了导演龙飞执导的喜剧《走走停停》拍摄的艰辛和导演的感悟。
1. 考查介词。此处表示“在周五晚上”，需用介词on。
2. 考查代词。此处修饰名词短语 closing ceremony，应用形容词性物主代词，表示“它的”，需用its。
3. 考查名词。此处缺少名词充当介词in的宾语，表示“选择，入选”，是不可数名词，故填selection。
4. 考查动词时态。此处是句子的谓语，陈述过去的事实，应使用一般过去时，故填swept。
5. 考查副词。此处需要副词actually修饰整个句子。
6. 考查动词语态。此处是句子的谓语，主语和动词之间是动宾关系，应使用被动语态，表示“受到鼓舞”，故填encouraged。
7. 考查冠词。此处表示“一个有趣的幕后故事”，是泛指；空后单词interesting开头发音是元音，应使用不定冠词an。
8. 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处构成固定结构be surprised to do sth，表示“做某事感到惊讶”。故填to learn。
9. 考查形容词。此处做定语修饰名词characters，表示“主要的，最重要的”，需用形容词leading。
10. 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是film，从句缺少主语，需用关系代词which。Period 5 Extended reading(1)
Ⅰ.话题拓展阅读。
According to a 2018 study from San Francisco State University, nearly 2.4 billion people around the world used a smartphone in 2017. By the end of 2018, more than a third of the global population will be using a smartphone.
However,_smartphone_technology_can_be_a_double edged_sword. On the one hand, it sends us unlimited amounts of information. On the other hand, using a smartphone may become an addiction.
Erik Peper and Richard Harvey are both health education professors at San Francisco State University. They led the study. Peper explains that smartphone addiction forms connections in the brain that are similar to drug addiction. And these connections form slowly over time.
Also, addiction to social media may affect our emotional state. The two professors asked 135 university students about their smartphone use and their feelings. They found that students who used their phones the most reported higher levels of feeling lonely, depressed and anxious.①
Peper and Harvey do not blame users for their technology addiction. They believe it is the tech industry's desire to make more money that is to blame for the technology addiction.② The researchers warn that workers in the technology industry know how to control our brains and turn us into addicts.
But the researchers say that we can limit our brains to be less addicted to our phones and computers. Erik Peper suggests turning off our phones before we sleep or do something important.
The researchers also suggest taking control of when and where you answer texts or emails. You do not need to answer them all. And you certainly don't need to answer them as soon as you get them. They also suggest putting limits on the time you spend on social media. If you want to catch up with friends on Meta, set aside a small amount of time to it.③ You should focus on important tasks and do not allow technology to disturb you.
—Taken from VOA Learning English by Anna Matteo in 2018
一、 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
( ) 1. What can we infer from Paragraph 1
A. Smartphone use has become extremely common.
B. Most young people can't live without smartphones.
C. Smartphones make our lives more colourful and convenient.
D. Most people consider smartphones as the greatest invention.
( ) 2. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 means smartphone technology ________．
A. has a brilliant future
B. can be better than most people think
C. has both advantages and disadvantages
D. can give us unlimited amounts of information
( ) 3. What did Erik Peper and Richard Harvey find about smartphone use
A. It can help reduce loneliness.
B. It's more popular with students.
C. It's preferred by young people feeling lonely.
D. It can harm students' emotional state in many ways.
( ) 4. Which of the following is TRUE
A. We can use smartphones to deal with loneliness.
B. An addiction can't be controlled if we still use smartphones.
C. There were nearly 2.4 billion people using smartphones in the world in 2017.
D. Stop using smartphones if you don't know when and where you should answer the emails.
二、 分析文中加序号句子的结构，在原句上标出基本成分，然后试着在下面横线上写出译文。
1. 译文：_________________________________________________________
2. 译文：_________________________________________________________
3. 译文：_________________________________________________________
Ⅱ. 七选五。[2024浙江9＋1联盟期中]
Mother's Day is the time to celebrate the great women who raised us. __1__ With Mother's Day nearly upon us, a lot of people are looking for last minute presents—but it's not too late! Here are four most popular Mother's Day gifts that will give you some inspiration.
Pick the gift of relaxation.
For the mum who is always rushing around, looking after everyone but herself, a day of rest and relaxation at the spa is the perfect gift. Your mum deserves a break, and many spas offer special Mother's Day packages with relaxing massages and facials. __2__ She can use it when she can fit it in her busy schedule.
Say it with flowers.
Flowers are a classic Mother's Day gift for a reason, and an arrangement of her favourite blooms is sure to bring a smile to her face. __3__ You can just make your own arrangement with flowers from the supermarket, and wrap them in brown paper for a nice look on your budget.
__4__
Why not give one gift when you can give her a gift every month Booking monthly gifts is more popular than ever. From flowers to wines of the month, and even fresh coffee beans from local producers, you can show your appreciation for all she does for the whole year, rather than just one day.
Spend some quality time.
It's lovely to get presents, but what your mum probably wants more than everything is to spend some quality time with you. Treat her to a day out with an activity she'll love, whether she's into wine tasting or an elegant afternoon tea. __5__
A. Keep the gifts coming.
B. Show your gratitude with gifts.
C. Book her in for a day, or buy her a gift card.
D. Try to make something with her name or birthstone on it.
E. However, it can be difficult to find a gift to show your appreciation.
F. Or spend the day at home, letting her put her feet up while you cook.
G. You don't have to spend hundreds on expensive bouquets in the flower shops.
1.________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________ 5. ________
Ⅲ. 读后续写。[2024驻马店期末]
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。
Frank had just adapted to his new life in China. Among the many exciting experiences, he struck up a close friendship with Li Ming, a local student.
One Saturday, Li Ming invited Frank to try traditional Chinese food, steamed dumplings, for lunch. Eager to experience the local culture, Frank delightedly accepted the invitation. The moment Frank arrived, Li Ming, along with his mother Mrs Zhou, greeted him warmly at the door. Inside the house, a cute cat was playing, adding a touch of liveliness to the already joyous occasion.
Then they gathered in the kitchen to make steamed dumplings together. Li Ming prepared the filling, while Mrs Zhou taught Frank how to make dumpling wrappers. Mrs Zhou gently instructed Frank, “The dough should not be too wet or sticky, and rolling the dumpling wrappers requires the most care to ensure the same thickness.” Everything going smoothly, the steamed dumplings were ready.
Suddenly, an unexpected incident occurred when Frank offered to set the table in the dining room. As Frank put a plate on the table, his hand slipped. With a loud crash, the plate fell onto the floor, scattering dipping sauce everywhere. In panic, Frank stood rooted to the spot with his mind completely blank. Mrs Zhou rushed out of the kitchen. With Mrs Zhou's caring eyes fixed on him, Frank was too ashamed to tell the truth. Seeing the cat nearby, Frank stammered, “It was the cat.” Mrs Zhou smiled gently, “It happens. The cat is always energetic and naughty.” Li Ming laughed, “Never mind.” Mrs Zhou quickly cleaned up the mess with her son.
The steamed dumplings were delicious. Li Ming and his mother were trying their best to make Frank feel at home. However, it was hard for Frank to really enjoy the food, because he lied to his good friend's mother and his friend! Finally, Frank said goodbye to the friendly family and left with his secret.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
On the bus back home, Frank's heart overflowed with mixed feelings. _________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The following morning, Frank knocked on the door of Li Ming's house. ________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Period 5 Extended reading(1)
Ⅰ. 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了智能手机的利与弊。一方面，智能手机向人们发送无限的信息；另一方面，使用智能手机可能会使人们上瘾。
一、 1—4 ACDC
1. A 推理判断题。根据第一段中“nearly 2.4 billion people around … the global population will be using a smartphone”可知，2017年全球近24亿人使用智能手机。到2018年底，全球超过三分之一的人口将使用智能手机。由此可推知，智能手机的使用已经变得非常普遍。
2. C 句意理解题。根据第二段中“On the one hand, it sends us unlimited amounts of information. On the other hand, using a smartphone may become an addiction.”可知，智能手机技术可能是一把双刃剑，既有优点也有缺点。
3. D 细节理解题。根据第四段中“They found that students who used their phones the most reported higher levels of feeling lonely, depressed and anxious.”可知，他们发现使用手机最多的学生表现出更高程度的孤独、沮丧和焦虑。由此可推知，智能手机会在很多方面损害学生的情绪状态。
4. C 细节理解题。根据第一段中“nearly 2.4 billion people around the world used a smartphone in 2017”可知，C项符合文章内容。
二、 1. 分析：本句为主从复合句。that引导宾语从句，who引导定语从句，修饰students。
译文：他们发现使用手机最多的学生表现出更高程度的孤独、抑郁和焦虑。
2. 分析：本句为主从复合句。主体部分是主谓宾结构，believe后面是宾语从句，从句中用了“it is … that …”构成的强调句型。
译文：他们认为，科技行业想要赚更多钱的欲望是造成科技成瘾的罪魁祸首。
3. 分析：本句为主从复合句。If引导条件状语从句，主句部分用set aside动词短语构成祈使句。
译文：如果你想在Meta上与朋友联系，那就留出一点时间。
Ⅱ. 1—5 ECGAF
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了四种最受欢迎的母亲节礼物。
1. 根据上文“Mother's Day is the time to celebrate the great women who raised us.”可知，母亲节是向我们向母亲致敬的日子，E项“但是，很难找到礼物来表达你的感激之情”与上文构成转折关系，符合文意。
2. 根据小标题“Pick the gift of relaxation.”及上文“Your mum deserves a break, and many spas offer special Mother's Day packages with relaxing massages and facials.”可知，可以给母亲预定水疗服务，与C项“为她预订一天，或给她买一张礼品卡”上下文一致，符合文意，且gift card与下文中的use it前后呼应。
3. 根据小标题“Say it with flowers.”和上文“Flowers are a classic Mother's Day gift for a reason, and an arrangement of her favourite blooms is sure to bring a smile to her face.”可知，本段讲述的是买花的事情，与G项“你不必在花店花几百美元购买昂贵的花束”上下文一致，符合文意，且与下文“You can just make your own arrangement with flowers from the supermarket, and wrap them in brown paper for a nice look on your budget.”是顺承关系。
4. 根据下文“Booking monthly gifts is more popular than ever. From flowers … rather than just one day.”可知，本段是在讲述要经常送礼物，与A项“不断送礼物”上下文一致，符合文意。
5. 根据小标题“Spend some quality time.”和上文“It's lovely to get presents, but what your mum … wine tasting or an elegant afternoon tea.”可知，本段是在讲述如何和妈妈共度美好时光，F项“或者在家里度过一天，在你做饭时，让她休息一下”承接上文。
Ⅲ. One possible version：
On_the_bus_back_home,_Frank's_heart_overflowed_with_mixed_feelings._It was an accident, right And it was only a plate. But it was not the cat that was to blame! It was the people who treated him with kindness and delicious food that he had lied to! He was torn between telling the truth and letting it go. Frank's heart raced as he replayed the scene in his mind. So ashamed did Frank feel that he could feel his face burning. Thinking of Mrs Zhou's gentle smile, Frank finally decided to do the right thing.
The_following_morning,_Frank_knocked_on_the_door_of_Li_Ming's_house._Mrs Zhou opened the door with a welcoming smile. With blood pounding, Frank gathered all his courage to tell Mrs Zhou that he broke the plate by accident instead of the cat. Smiling broadly, Mrs Zhou patted him on the shoulder, saying, “It's OK, dear. Accidents happen. I'm so proud of you！” Hearing this, Frank felt a weight lifted from his mind. He sighed with relief, his face lighting up. Not until then did he realize nothing is more important than honesty.Unit 3 The world online
Period 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading(1)
Ⅰ. 话题拓展阅读。
A new survey finds that more than eighty per cent of Internet users in the United States search for health information online.① The survey found that searching online is one of the leading ways that people look for a second opinion though doctors are still the main source of health information.②
Forty four per cent of people are actually looking for doctors or other providers when they search for health information online. Another finding of the survey: Two thirds of Internet users look online for information about a specific disease or medical condition.
The Internet has also become an important source of emotional support for people with health problems. Susannah Fox says one in five Internet users has gone online to find other people who have the same condition. It was more popular among people with more serious health issues—one in four people living with chronic diseases(慢性病). And it was basically off_the_charts with people living with rare disease. They are so eager to find other people online who share their health concerns.
A disease is considered rare if it affects fewer than two hundred thousand people worldwide. The rise of social networking has made it easier for people with rare diseases to connect with each other and feel less alone. Social networking is also changing the way some doctors and patients communicate with each other.③ Dr Jeff Livingston operates a medical centre for women in Irving, Texas. His office uses password protected software to share information with patients.
“We provide the patient with full access to their medical care. Anything I can see, the patient can see. All of their notes, all of their doctor visits are right there. All of their lab work is right there.” Dr Livingston says the software has increased efficiency, reduced costs and improved relations with patients.
一、 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
( ) 1. From the first paragraph, we can know ________．
A. most online health information is reliable
B. more people now turn to the Internet for medical advice
C. people shouldn't rely on the Internet for medical advice
D. doctors are no longer the patients' first choice
( ) 2. The underlined words “off the charts” in Paragraph 3 mean “________”．
A. very popular B. not accessible C. far away from D. not attractive
( ) 3. By using social networking, patients with rare diseases can ________．
A. find effective cures B. get emotional comfort
C. ask for financial support D. consult doctors anytime
( ) 4. Which of the following is NOT true for Dr Livingston's software
A. It cuts down medical expenses.
B. It decreases the time spent on medical care.
C. It takes doctors closer to their patients.
D. It gives patients a medical test online.
二、 分析文中加序号句子的结构，在原句上标出基本成分，然后试着在下面横线上写出译文。
1. 译文：________________________________________________________
2. 译文：_________________________________________________________
3. 译文：_________________________________________________________
Ⅱ. 七选五。[2024泰州期末]
Social Media Tells Lies
Social media does have its shortcomings, and one of those is that it can often seem like everybody is living and winning big—except you.
You are constantly bombarded(轰炸) with images of people you don't even know. __1__ However, the reality is that these people also go through struggles. Nobody's life is perfect all the time. Everyone experiences life's hardships, failures, disappointment, heartbreaks and pain.
Social media only shows half of what is real. Things aren't always what they appear to be. __2__ But they often exist in the real life messy moments—those ones that don't get shot or documented.
As you interact with people through the tiny screen of your mobile phone, try to take a closer look before you make up your mind that they are better than you. Everyone has their battles. Don't get caught up in the lives of other people, and don't count their blessings. __3__
Don't let social media fool you. __4__ In reality, there are people with only 10 likes who have plenty of friends, and people with 1，000 likes who are rather lonely, and have no real friends. Someone could have a million views on their videos and still live in poverty.
__5__ It takes hard work, really hard work. The real winners in life are those who work behind the scenes but make the most happen, not the ones who show off their lifestyle to impress others.
A. These images are not always telling the truth.
B. Yes, perfect moments on social media do exist.
C. They are the ones that deserve your admiration.
D. Being popular on social media is not everything.
E. Success is not what is described on social media.
F. They describe a perfect life you wish to have very much.
G. You will lose sight of your own happiness if you do that.
1.________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________ 5. ________
Ⅲ. 完形填空。[2024三明期末]
When I was a boy growing up, I looked up to my dad so much. He was always full of life. Even though he came home, __1__ after a long day, he would still sit with me in his big reclining chair in the evenings.
When he was in his 70s, however, he __2__ two types of cancer. Seeing that our time together was getting __3__， I started to visit him whenever I could. I helped him __4__ some daily affairs. But most of the time we just sat, sipped tea, enjoyed his favorite snacks and talked. We talked about family, life, and what the future might __5__. I even told him I __6__ him, something that I had been too __7__ to say as a boy. And when the cancer __8__ his brain and he had to be __9__ moved to a nursing home. I missed those __10__ we just had recently and my heart __11__， knowing he would soon be taken from me. Those last years saw my __12__ to him that I would ___13__ for the rest of my life.
I kept him company as he lay __14__. Looking back now I am so __15__ that I was offered the chance to make use of the time I had left with my dad.
( ) 1. A. tired B. excited C. bored D. worried
( ) 2. A. cured B. survived C. suffered D. escaped
( ) 3. A. long B. fast C. short D. striking
( ) 4. A. make out B. deal with C. stick to D. figure out
( ) 5. A. tell B. mean C. cause D. hold
( ) 6. A. understood B. disappointed C. hated D. loved
( ) 7. A. little B. proud C. anxious D. shy
( ) 8. A. reached B. trapped C. attacked D. destroyed
( ) 9. A. finally B. fortunately C. quietly D. slowly
( )10. A. evenings B. snacks C. talks D. chances
( )11. A. ached B. sank C. beat D. leapt
( )12. A. respect B. closeness C. kindness D. response
( )13. A. value B. ignore C. regret D. imagine
( )14. A. smiling B. complaining C. crying D. dying
( )15. A. honored B. grateful C. peaceful D. joyful
Ⅳ. 语法填空。[2024信阳淮滨多校期末]
With a big smile on her face, Gan Youqin chats with her followers in her live stream every night, trying 1.________(promote) sales of oranges from her hometown, a small village in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. She, together with her teammates, 2.________(help) villagers sell nearly 500，000 kilograms of oranges every week. The 40 year old woman, who used to be a farmer and housewife, is now admired in her hometown 3.________ her great success in boosting sales of farm produce.
Gan 4.________(know) as one of the pioneers who share country life and promote sales of related products online. She was 5.________(initial) encouraged by her nephew, who asked Gan to be the main character in his short videos 6.________(feature) country life. As Gan's fame grew, they began to sell fruit from their family orchard, 7.________ soon fell short of demand. They then launched an e commerce company selling various kinds of 8.________(agriculture) products from all over the region.
Gan's company has been 9.________ great success and Gan has received lots of awards for her 10.________(achieve). She is now devoted to shooting videos and live streaming, but is also planning to offer free training to those who love the industry.
Unit 3 The world online
Period 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading(1)
Ⅰ. 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了网上搜寻健康信息的好处。
一、 1—4 BABD
1. B 细节理解题。根据第一段中内容可知，尽管医生仍然是健康咨询的首选，但是网上搜索是人们寻找第二意见的主要途径，即更多的人倾向于在网上进行健康咨询。
2. A 词义猜测题。根据第三段中“It was more popular among people with … people living with rare disease.”可知，在网上搜寻健康信息在四分之一的慢性病人中很受欢迎。根据“And”可知，前后两句是顺承关系，应该说的是同一话题：在网上搜寻健康信息在得罕见病的人之间也很受欢迎。
3. B 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The Internet has also become … people with health problems.”及第四段中“The rise of social networking has … other and feel less alone.”可知，在网上搜寻健康信息可以给得罕见病的人一些精神安慰。
4. D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Dr Livingston says the software … relations with patients.”可知，在网上搜寻健康信息可以省时、减少费用、拉近与病人之间的距离，只有D项未被在文章中提及。
二、 1. 分析：本句为主从复合句。主体部分是主谓宾结构，that引导宾语从句。
译文：一项新的调查发现，超过80%的美国互联网用户在网上搜索健康信息。
2. 分析：本句为主从复合句。主体部分是主谓宾结构，“that searching online is one of the leading ways … the main source of health information”是宾语从句，其中that people look for a second opinion是定语从句，修饰ways，“though doctors are still the main source of health information”是让步状语从句。
译文：调查发现，尽管医生仍然是健康咨询的首选，但是网上搜索是人们寻找第二意见的主要途径之一。
3. 分析：本句为主从复合句。主体部分是主谓宾结构，some doctors and patients communicate with each other是定语从句，修饰the way。
译文：社交网络也在改变一些医生和病人之间的交流方式。
Ⅱ. 1—5 FBGDE
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章介绍社交媒体常让人误以为他人生活完美，但事实上每个人都有困难和挣扎。
1. 根据上文“You are constantly bombarded with images of people you don't even know.”可知，我们不断地被不认识的人的照片“轰炸”，F项“它们描绘了一个你非常希望拥有的完美生活”承接上文，解释照片“轰炸”带来的影响，选项中They指代上文的images of people，上下文语意连贯。
2. 根据下文“But they often exist in the real life messy moments—those ones that don't get shot or documented.”中But可知，空处与下文有转折关系，下文they often exist in与B项“是的，社交媒体上的完美时刻确实存在”中do exist构成转折关系，说明完美时刻确实存在，但通常发生在现实生活中的混乱时刻，上下文语意连贯。
3. 上文“Don't get caught up in the lives of other people, and don't count their blessings.”建议不要只看到别人的幸福，G项“如果你那样做，你会失去自己的幸福”承接上文，说明那样做的结果，其中that指代上文get caught up in the lives of other people和count their blessings两种行为，上下文语意连贯。
4. 根据下文“In reality, there are people with only 10 likes who have plenty of friends, and people with 1，000 likes who are rather lonely, and have no real friends.”可知，在社交媒体上受欢迎并不能代表在现实中就有很多朋友，视频浏览量很高的人也可能生活在贫困中，是对D项“在社交媒体上受欢迎并不是一切”是解释说明，D项可以概括下文内容。
5. 下文“It takes hard work, really hard work. The real winners in life are those who work behind the scenes but make the most happen, not the ones who show off their lifestyle to impress others.”说明成功需要付出很多努力，并不是社交媒体上描述的那样轻松，与E项“成功不是社交媒体上所描述的那样”语意一致，E项可做本段主题句。
Ⅲ. 1—5 ACCBD 6—10 DDCAC 11—15 ABADB
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与父亲之间深厚的情感纽带，特别是父亲在晚年对抗癌症期间发生的故事。
1. tired疲惫的；excited兴奋的；bored无聊的；worried担忧的。根据下文after a long day可知，父亲回到家时是疲惫的。
2. cured痊愈；survived幸存；suffered患上；escaped逃离。根据下文two types of cancer可知，父亲患上了两种癌症。
3. long长的；fast快的；short短的；striking罢工。根据上文“he __2__ two types of cancer”可知，父亲患上了两种癌症，所以和作者在一起的时间越来越少了。
4. make out弄清楚；deal with处理好；stick to坚持；figure out弄清楚。根据“I helped him __4__ some daily affairs.”可知，此处指作者帮助父亲处理一些日常事务。
5. tell告诉；mean意味着；cause引起；hold有，带来。根据“We talked about family, life, and what the future might __5__．”可知，作者和父亲聊天说到了生活以及未来可能会怎样，what the future might hold是一个常见表达，表示“未来可能会如何”。
6. understood理解；disappointed使失望；hated讨厌；loved爱。根据上文“When I was a boy growing up, I looked up to my dad so much.”可知，从小作者就是爱父亲的。
7. little小的；proud骄傲的；anxious焦虑的；shy害羞的。根据“I had been too __7__ to say as a boy”可知，作为一个小男孩，作者太害羞而不敢表达对父亲的爱意。
8. reached到达；trapped使陷入困境；attacked损害，侵袭；destroyed毁坏。根据“the cancer __8__ his brain”可知，此处指癌症侵袭了父亲的大脑。
9. finally终于；fortunately幸运；quietly悄悄地；slowly慢慢地。根据上文“the cancer __8__ his brain”可知，癌症侵袭了他的大脑，父亲最终不得不转到疗养院。
10. evenings晚上；snacks小吃；talks谈话；chances机会。根据上文“We talked about family, life, and what the future might __5__．”及“I missed those __10__ we just had recently”可知，作者想念和父亲的那些谈话。
11. ached痛；sank沉没；beat打；leapt跳。根据下文knowing he would soon be taken from me可知，父亲即将去世，作者的内心很痛苦。
12. respect尊重；closeness亲密；kindness善良；response回应。根据“Those last years saw my __12__ to him”可知，此处是指在最后几年中作者与父亲之间的亲密关系。
13. value珍视；ignore忽视；regret后悔；imagine想象。根据“I would __13__ for the rest of my life”可知，作者会在余生里珍视和父亲的这种亲密关系。
14. smiling微笑；complaining抱怨；crying哭泣；dying垂死的。根据“I kept him company as he lay __14__．”可知，父亲弥留之际，作者一直陪伴着他。
15. honored荣幸的；grateful感激的；peaceful和平的；joyful快乐的。根据下文“I was offered the chance to make use of the time I had left with my dad”可知，作者很感激能和父亲度过他最后的一段时光。
Ⅳ. 1. to promote 2. helps 3. for 4. is known 5. initially 6. featuring 7. which
8. agricultural 9. a 10. achievement(s)
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了甘有琴通过分享乡村生活并在网上推广相关产品，在促进农产品销售方面取得了巨大成功。
1. 考查非谓语动词。结合句意，表示“努力做某事”，短语为try to do sth。故填to promote。
2. 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据下文every week可知，应用一般现在时；且主语后接介词短语together with时，不影响主语的人称和数，谓语动词应根据主语的人称和数来确定，即谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填helps。
3. 考查介词。结合句意，表示“因……受人尊敬”，短语为be admired for。故填for。
4. 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。结合句意，表示“被认为……”，短语为be known as；结合下文who share country life and promote sales of related products online可知，应用一般现在时；主语为Gan，谓语动词用单数。故填is known。
5. 考查副词。修饰动词encouraged，应用副词initially，做状语。
6. 考查非谓语动词。feature在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语short videos构成主动关系，故应用现在分词featuring做后置定语。
7. 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰上文fruit from their family orchard，从句中缺少主语，应用关系代词which引导。
8. 考查形容词。修饰下文名词products，应用形容词agricultural，做定语。
9. 考查冠词。success此处为抽象名词具体化，表示“成功的事物”，为可数名词，此处表泛指，应用不定冠词，且great是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，应用a。
10. 考查名词。空处做宾语，表示“成就”，应用名词achievement，此处可用单数也可用复数形式。故填achievement(s)。Period 6 Extended reading(2) & Project
Ⅰ. 阅读理解。
A[2024漳州期末]
There's nothing quite like a good road trip, is there What is a better way to explore a new part of the world, see the sights and get to experience magical scenery on your way But which roads are the most popular Here are some of the roads whose photos are most frequently posted on Meta.
Wild Atlantic Way
One thousand six hundred miles long, the Wild Atlantic Way crosses much of Ireland's west coast. With views over the Atlantic Ocean, this winding road is home to amazing natural rock formations like the Cliffs of Moher and Slieve League.
Abbey Road
Home to perhaps the most famous image in the music world—the Beatles album(歌曲专辑) cover—Camden's Abbey Road is near the Lord's Cricket Ground. It's one of the few roads on this list that doesn't feature because of its driving charm!
Great Ocean Road
150 miles across Australia's south easterly coast, the Great Ocean Road is an incomparable drive for any road trip lovers. Built between 1919 and 1932 by Australian soldiers on their return from the First World War, it is also the world's largest war memorial(纪念碑).
Carretera Austral
This 770 mile road provides access to Chilean Patagonia and has a variety of scenery to enjoy, from the vast rainforest to the hanging glacier in Queulat National Park.
So, if you're looking for the perfect photo of a road (or road trip) to take your Meta feed(动态) to the next level, you can follow our advice. Next step—booking your flight and finding a rental car. If you're lucky enough to live near one of these roads, be sure to make the most of it!
( ) 1. If one is interested in studying rocks, which road trip can he take
A. Wild Atlantic Way. B. Abbey Road.
C. Great Ocean Road. D. Carretera Austral.
( ) 2. What is special about the Great Ocean Road
A. Its fascinating views. B. Its cultural attraction.
C. Its historic significance. D. Its unique location.
( ) 3. Where is the text likely from
A. A news story. B. A travel magazine.
C. A construction report. D. A geography textbook.
B[2024衡阳祁东期末]
A new study finds that bird species with extreme or uncommon combinations of traits(特征) face the highest risk of extinction. The study led by researchers at Imperial College London finds that the most unique birds on the planet are also the most threatened. Losing these species and the unique roles they play in the environment, such as seed spread, pollination and predation, could have negative impacts on the function of ecosystems.
The study analyzed the extinction risk and physical traits, such as beak shape and wing length, of 99% of all living bird species, making it the most general study of its kind to date.The researchers found that in simulated scenarios(模拟场景) in which all threatened and near threatened bird species became extinct, there would be a significantly greater reduction in the physical diversity among birds than in scenarios where extinction was random(随机的).
Jarome Ali, a PhD candidate at Princeton University who completed the research at Imperial College London, said, “Our study shows that extinction will most likely prune a large percentage of unique species from the bird family tree. Losing these unique species will mean a loss of the specialized roles that they play in ecosystems. If we do not take action to protect threatened species and prevent extinction, the function of ecosystems will be thrown into disorder.”
In the study, the authors used a data set of measurements collected from living birds and museum specimens, totalling 9，943 bird species. Although the data set used in the study was able to show that the most unique birds were also classified as threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, it was unable to show what links uniqueness in birds to extinction risk.
Jarome Ali said, “One possibility is that highly specialized organisms are less able to adapt to a changing environment, in which case human impacts may directly threaten species with the most unusual ecological roles. More research is needed to dive deeper into the connection between unique traits and extinction risk.”
( ) 4. According to researchers, what may the loss of unique birds lead to
A. The reduction of certain research.
B. The damage to ecosystem function.
C. The development of ecological tourism.
D. The better living environment of human race.
( ) 5. What may the underlined word “prune” mean in Paragraph 3
A. Cut out. B. Pick up. C. Get in. D. Add to.
( ) 6. What do researchers need to explore in the future
A. Human's impacts on unique birds.
B. The parts unique traits play in birds' life.
C. Links of uniqueness in birds to extinction risk.
D. The approaches to preventing birds' extinction.
( ) 7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Some Birds with Special Physical Traits
B. Key Roles Unique Birds Play in Ecosystems
C. Measures to Protect Threatened Unique Birds
D. More Unique Birds at Higher Risk of Extinction
Ⅱ. 完形填空。[2023郴州期末]
Before our first child was born last year, my wife Cristina and I often thought about the kind of parents we wanted to be. We often watched __1__ sitting at the table in silence, glued to their own phones, and hardly taking their eyes off the screens between bites. We didn't want to live like that and __2__ to be present with one another.
After our son was born, however, the __3__ was quite different. In those sleepless early days, I found myself lost in my __4__. I spent up to four hours a day surfing on it while in front of me was a new life we had __5__ about. My wife told me it was as though I had disappeared when I looked at my phone. It was then that we decided to __6__ the Internet.
The first days offline were hard. I developed a strong __7__ for words, loading my nightstand(床头柜) with books from the library. I read them all quickly, and started reading anything. Over time, I was able to read deeply, consuming __8__ works that I would have struggled to __9__ before. At the end of the first week, my phone reported that my screen time had __10__ by 80 percent. Sometimes I just sat and thought, letting my mind travel where it pleased with no plan or __11__. I __12__ that it had been years since I'd last allowed myself to do nothing.
Many people won't or can't __13__ remove the Internet as we did. But they can set aside space in their lives unoccupied by __14__. Establishing a space beyond tech's reach is a way of gaining __15__ from technology. It reminds us that we can live and thrive(茁壮成长) happily without it.
( ) 1. A. workers B. engineers C. explorers D. families
( ) 2. A. promoted B. promised C. followed D. admitted
( ) 3. A. reality B. adventure C. laughter D. possibility
( ) 4. A. baby B. dictionary C. phone D. bookshelf
( ) 5. A. thought B. dreamed C. cared D. hesitated
( ) 6. A. make use of B. take care of C. get hold of D. get rid of
( ) 7. A. respect B. sympathy C. desire D. talent
( ) 8. A. complex B. previous C. simple D. interesting
( ) 9. A. hold on B. count on C. move on D. focus on
( )10. A. increased B. attained C. reduced D. spent
( )11. A. connection B. solution C. prediction D. direction
( )12. A. announced B. realized C. expected D. involved
( )13. A. totally B. willingly C. voluntarily D. regularly
( )14. A. machines B. devices C. vehicles D. decorations
( )15. A. experience B. consequence C. independence D. confidence
Ⅲ. 语法填空。[2024宁波奉化期末]
When Lin Qiaozhi was five, her mother died, 1.________ affected her deeply. At age 18, she chose to study medicine. Eight years later, Lin graduated from Peking Union Medical College(PUMC) with the Wenhai scholarship, the highest prize given to graduates. She 2.________(immediate) became the first woman to work as a resident physician in the OB GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. After several years, she 3.________(send) to study in Europe and then, in 1939, in the US. She left a good impression 4.________ her American colleagues who invited her to stay. However, Lin rejected the offer and returned to China.
In 1940, Dr Lin became the first Chinese woman 5.________(appoint) director of the OB GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. When the department was closed because of the war, she opened 6.________ private clinic to continue to treat patients. She was even seen 7.________(ride) a donkey to faraway villages to provide medical use.
Although Lin Qiaozhi held many important positions in politics, she was 8.________(interest) in tending patients, publishing medical research 9.________ training new staff in her department. Dr Lin never married and she kept working until her death in 1983. She left her 10.________(saving) to a kindergarten and a new fund for new doctors.
Period 6 Extended reading(2) & Project
Ⅰ. 1—5 ACBBA 6—7 CD
A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四条适合拍照打卡的公路。
1. A 细节理解题。根据Wild Atlantic Way部分中“this winding road is home to amazing natural rock formations like the Cliffs of Moher and Slieve League.”可知，Wild Atlantic Way拥有令人惊叹的天然岩层。由此可知，如果对研究岩石感兴趣，可以选择Wild Atlantic Way。
2. C 细节理解题。根据Great Ocean Road部分中“Built between 1919 and 1932 by Australian soldiers on their return from the First World War, it is also the world's largest war memorial.”可知，Great Ocean Road是由澳大利亚士兵在第一次世界大战归来时建造的，也是世界上最大的战争纪念碑。由此可知，Great Ocean Road的特别之处在于它的历史意义。
3. B 文章出处题。根据第一段和最后一段内容可知，本文介绍的是和公路旅行相关的内容，所以本文应选自一本旅行杂志。
B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了拥有独特特征的鸟类面临更高的灭绝风险，其消失可能对生态系统的功能造成严重影响，因此保护这些濒危物种至关重要。
4. B 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Losing these species and the unique roles they play in the environment, such as seed spread, pollination and predation, could have negative impacts on the function of ecosystems.”可知，根据研究人员的说法，独特鸟类的消失可能会破坏生态系统的功能。
5. A 词义猜测题。根据第三段内容可知，画线词与Losing these unique species同义，则意为“切掉，删掉，删除”，cut out可以解释画线词，即灭绝很可能会从鸟类家谱中去除很大比例的独特物种。
6. C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“More research is needed to dive into the connection between unique traits and extinction risk.”可知，未来研究人员需要探索鸟类的独特性与灭绝风险之间的联系。
7. D 标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段内容可知，研究发现，拥有独特特征的鸟类面临更高的灭绝风险，其消失可能对生态系统功能造成严重影响，保护这些濒危物种至关重要，因此D项“更多独特的鸟类面临更高的灭绝风险”适合作为标题。
Ⅱ. 1—5 DBACB 6—10 DCADC 11—15 DBABC
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在第一个孩子出生后痴迷于玩手机，违背了当初的梦想生活。于是作者和妻子决定摆脱互联网，作者也因此喜爱上了阅读。
1. workers工人；engineers工程师；explorers探险者；families家人。根据上文“Before our first child was born last year, my wife Cristina and I often thought about the kind of parents we wanted to be.”可知，在作者和妻子成为父母前，经常看到一家人吃饭时玩手机、彼此不交流的场景，因此他们拒绝做这样的父母。
2. promoted促进；promised承诺；followed跟随；admitted承认。根据上文“We didn't want to live like that”以及下文to be present with one another可知，作者不想成为离不开手机的人，因此承诺一家人要彼此陪伴。
3. reality现实；adventure冒险；laughter笑声；possibility可能性。根据上文“Before our first child was born … to be present with one another.”、“After our son was born, however”以及下文“I spent up to four hours a day surfing on it while in front of me was a new life”可知，孩子出生前作者和妻子承诺一家人彼此陪伴，然而在孩子出生后，作者迷失在手机里。由此可知，此处指现实与之前的承诺大不相同。
4. baby婴儿；dictionary字典；phone电话；bookshelf书架。根据下文“My wife told me it was as though I had disappeared when I looked at my phone.”可知，作者沉迷于手机。
5. thought认为；dreamed梦想；cared关心；hesitated犹豫。根据上文“We didn't want to live like that and”可知，在作者面前的是自己曾经梦想过的新生活。
6. make use of利用；take care of照顾；get hold of获得；get rid of摆脱。根据下文“The first days offline were hard.”可知，作者决定摆脱互联网。
7. respect尊重；sympathy同情；desire渴望；talent才能。根据下文“I read them all quickly, and started reading anything.”可知，作者对文字产生了强烈的渴望。
8. complex复杂的，难懂的；previous以前的；simple简单的；interesting有趣的。根据上文“I was able to read deeply”以及下文“I would have struggled to”可知，此处指作者能够深入阅读复杂的作品。
9. hold on坚持；count on依靠；move on继续前进；focus on集中。根据上文works that I would have struggled to可知，作者以前沉迷于玩手机，难以集中精力阅读复杂难懂的作品。
10. increased增加；attained取得；reduced减少；spent花费。根据上文“The first days offline were hard.”以及下文作者爱上了阅读可知，此处应是指作者的手机屏幕使用时间减少了80%。
11. connection连接；solution解决方案；prediction预测；direction方向。根据上文letting my mind travel where it pleased with no plan or可知，作者让思想自在畅游，没有计划或方向。
12. announced宣布；realized意识到；expected预期；involved涉及。下文“it had been years since I'd last allowed myself to do nothing”是作者意识到的内容。
13. totally完全地；willingly愿意地；voluntarily志愿地；regularly定期地。根据下文“remove the Internet as we did … a way of gaining __15__ from technology”可知，此处指无法完全摆脱互联网。
14. machines机器；devices设备；vehicles车辆；decorations装饰。根据上文“But they can set aside space in their lives unoccupied by”以及作者不再使用手机的经历可知，许多人能在生活中留出不被电子设备占据的空间。
15. experience经验；consequence结果；independence独立；confidence自信。根据下文from technology可知，作者强调建立一个技术无法触及的空间是一种获得独立的方式。
Ⅲ. 1. which 2. immediately 3. was sent 4. on 5. to be appointed 6. a 7. riding
8. more interested 9. and 10. savings
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了林巧稚医生的生平事迹。
1. 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，且在从句中做主语，指代整个主句，应用关系代词which引导。
2. 考查副词。空处修饰谓语动词became，应用副词immediately做状语。
3. 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。空处为谓语，根据语境可知，空处表示的动作发生在过去，时态应用一般过去时；句子主语she与谓语send之间为动宾关系，故应填一般过去时的被动语态，be动词用was。故填was sent。
4. 考查介词。固定搭配leave a(n) … impression on sb意为“给某人留下……印象”。故填on。
5. 考查非谓语动词。句子谓语动词是became，空处为非谓语动词；在序数词修饰的名词之后常用不定式做后置定语；做定语的appoint与其逻辑主语woman之间为动宾关系，应用不定式的被动语态to be appointed。
6. 考查冠词。空处表示泛指一家私人诊所，用不定冠词，而private的发音以辅音音素开头，应用a。
7. 考查非谓语动词。see sb doing sth为固定搭配，意为“看到某人正在做某事”。本句谓语为was seen，此处为非谓语动词；且She与ride之间为主动关系，应用现在分词seeing做主语补足语。
8. 考查形容词的比较级。空处为形容词做表语，此处表示林巧稚身居要职，但她对护理病人等更感兴趣。根据语境可知，此空应用比较级形式more interested。
9. 考查连词。根据语境可知，句中的tending patients、publishing medical research以及training new staff in her department为并列关系，应用并列连词and。
10. 考查名词复数。saving在此表示“储蓄金，存款”，是可数名词，常用复数形式savings。Period 2 Language focus on Reading(2)
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词，注意词的词性和词形。
1. The m__________ of students, accounting for 78 per cent, are in favour of this idea.
2. The hands of the clock on the wall moved with slight c__________．
3. His businesses are worth a combined total of $3 b__________．
4. The windows slide down at the touch of a b__________．
5. It is really inspiring to hear that China plays a more and more important role in international a__________.
6. The hall had no spare seats left last night. ________(显然), the performance achieved a great success.
7. As far as she is concerned, the ________(安排) is quite well.
8. They can achieve a settlement without using ________(军事的) force.
9. The company ships its ________(商品) all over the world.
10. Wash that mud off your ________(靴子) before you come in.
Ⅱ. 阅读理解。
A[2024济宁质量检测]
One of the most beautiful sites you can encounter on vacation is in the night sky where you can see the Milky Way, planets, and shooting stars. Here is a collection of four best places to visit for an amazing stargazing(观星) vacation in the US.
Voyageurs National Park
The water based national park is a great place to explore unique lakes. What's more, there are hundreds of picturesque landscapes to visit. Make sure to refer to NASA's sky calendar before your vacation so you can increase your chances of catching sight of the Northern Lights.
Big Bend National Park
Besides beautiful nights, Big Bend offers a variety of different activities including camping, hiking, as well as training programs for kids. During the day you can go boating or hike the trails(小径) but spend your evenings viewing the starry skies.
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is a must see spot, with the area featuring plenty of campgrounds. There is so little light pollution that the park is one of the best spots for you to stargaze. Enjoy yourself hiking, sightseeing by day, but save your evenings to watch nature's greatest show.
Redwood National Park
Located near the coast of California, Redwood National Park is a nature lover's dream vacation. You can see the largest trees in America that are preserved in the national park. Enjoy your evenings for stargazing in this less light pollution national park.
( ) 1. What is the aim of checking out NASA's sky calendar in Voyageurs National Park
A. To view the Northern Lights.
B. To research the starry skies.
C. To join in water sports.
D. To discover the unique lakes.
( ) 2. Which park is highly recommended to children
A. Voyageurs National Park.
B. Big Bend National Park.
C. Grand Canyon National Park.
D. Redwood National Park.
( ) 3. What do Grand Canyon National Park and Redwood National Park have in common
A. They hold great nature shows.
B. They have low light pollution.
C. They are famous for camping.
D. They offer social activities.
B[2024长沙实验中学期末]
Ernest Owusu was 13 in 1980 when he was given the opportunity to appear in the audience of a BBC show and ask Thatcher how she felt about being called the Iron Lady. This encounter re emerged in a BBC's programme recently.
At the time of their meeting, Owusu was on free school meals, living on a public estate in Brixton, south London, where he and his sister were being raised by their mother Rose, a struggling hairdresser.
Now 57, Owusu looks remarkably similar even with a greying beard. But his life has been transformed. The father of three is a human resources director, and the first black captain of the Addington Golf Club in its 110 year history. As a black guy, it is about breaking the glass ceiling.
Speaking in its clubhouse, Owusu describes his rise in social status(地位) as a “Thatcherite Journey”. And he says it began by asking the woman herself. “To this day it still has an impact. My confidence changed from that sliding door_moment. Something about her connected with me.”
Thatcher told Owusu she enjoyed being called the Iron Lady. “I think it's rather a praise, don't you？” she said. “Because so often people have said to me if you're in your job you've got to be soft and warm and human, but you've got to have a touch of steel.” Owusu recalls the moment, “I just remember her eye contact. She was answering me, not the camera. She welcomed the question saying you've got to be firm in this world. And that stuck with me.”
After the show was broadcast, Owusu said he became “a little hero in Brixton for a good three months”. Owusu added, “It all gave me extra confidence. Doors might not have opened so quickly. It was one of those key moments to make you do things maybe you wouldn't otherwise have done.”
( ) 4. What do we know about Owusu when he was 13
A. He met with Thatcher twice.
B. He joined a famous golf club.
C. He hosted a BBC's programme.
D. He lived at the bottom of society.
( ) 5. What do the underlined words “sliding door moment” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Turning point. B. Important decision.
C. Social status. D. Remarkable achievement.
( ) 6. What made a big difference to Owusu according to the text
A. Others' treating him equally at work.
B. Others' voting him a hero in Brixton.
C. Thatcher's efforts to preserve his dignity.
D. Thatcher's faith in the necessity of toughness.
( ) 7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. The Art of Dialogue
B. The Power of Confidence
C. A Life Changing Meeting
D. A Status Improving Tale
Ⅲ. 连句成文：逐句翻译下列句子，然后增加适当的过渡词语，把它们连接成一篇小短文。
1. 互联网有能力把世界各地的人连接到一个单一的共享社区。(the power to; a single shared community)
2. 我们几乎可以在网上获得任何东西——互联网的使用带来了一些真正改变生活的好处。(access to; life changing)
3. 互联网最大的优势之一在于能够(让人)快速方便地获取大量信息。(lie in; a huge amount of)
4. 电子商务提供了各种各样的商品和服务，因此互联网也使我们的生活变得异常便利。(unbelievably; provided by)
5. 互联网帮助我们建立和维持社交联系。(establish; maintain)
6. 虽然互联网有诸多宝贵优势，“互联”却也有其自身的问题。(while)
7. 我们必须意识到这些问题，并适度、负责地谨慎使用互联网。(be aware of; be careful to)
8. 只有这样，互联网才能成为每个人的发现之地、奇妙之所、灵感之源。(only; a place of)
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Period 2 Language focus on Reading(2)
Ⅰ. 1. majority 2. clicks 3. billion 4. button
5. affairs 6. Obviously 7. arrangement 8. military 9. goods 10. boots
Ⅱ. 1—5 ABBDA 6—7 DC
A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国四个最佳的观星度假地点，包括各自的特点和活动建议。
1. A 细节理解题。根据Voyageurs National Park部分中“Make sure to refer to NASA's sky calendar before your vacation so you can increase your chances of catching sight of the Northern Lights.”可知，在Voyageurs National Park查看NASA的天空日历的目的是观赏北极光。
2. B 细节理解题。根据Big Bend National Park部分中“Besides beautiful nights, Big Bend offers a variety of different activities including camping, hiking, as well as training programs for kids.”可知，Big Bend National Park最适合孩子们。
3. B 细节理解题。根据Grand Canyon National Park部分中“There is so little light pollution that the park is one of the best spots for you to stargaze.”以及Redwood National Park部分中“Enjoy your evenings for stargazing in this less light pollution national park.”可知，Grand Canyon National Park和Redwood National Park的共同之处是光污染都很低。
B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲的是Ernest Owusu受到Thatcher夫人的影响，从而改变了自己的人生。
4. D 推理判断题。根据第二段“At the time of their meeting, Owusu was on free school meals, living on a public estate in Brixton, south London, where he and his sister were being raised by their mother Rose, a struggling hairdresser.” 可知，Owusu在13岁时生活在社会的底层。
5. A 词义猜测题。根据第四段中“To this day it still has an impact. My confidence changed”可知，从那一刻起Owusu的信心改变了，说明那是一个转折点，sliding door moment的意思是“转折点”。
6. D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Because so often people have said to me if you're in your job you've got to be soft and warm and human, but you've got to have a touch of steel.”和“She welcomed the question saying you've got to be firm in this world. And that stuck with me.”可知，Thatcher夫人坚信强硬的必要性使Owusu发生了巨大的变化。
7. C 标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其是第四段内容可知，本文主要讲的是Ernest Owusu受到Thatcher夫人的影响，从而改变了自己的人生，因此C项“改变人生的会面”最适合做文章标题。
Ⅲ. 1. The Internet has the power to connect people across the world to a single shared community. 2. We can achieve almost anything online—with access to the Internet come some truly life changing advantages. 3. One of the greatest advantages of the Internet lies in the quick and easy access to a huge amount of information. 4. The Internet has also made our lives unbelievably convenient, with all sorts of goods and services provided by electronic commerce. 5. Above all else, the Internet helps us establish and maintain social ties. 6. However, while the Internet brings many valuable advantages, being connected has its problems. 7. We must be aware of these problems and be careful to use the Internet properly and responsibly. 8. Only in this way can the Internet be a place of discovery, wonder and inspiration for everyone.
