译林版高中英语必修第三册Unit 1 Nature in the balance 单元过关测试卷(一)含答案（教师用）

单元过关测试卷(一)
(分值：150分)
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 do we learn from the conversation？(　　)
A．David doesn't study at all.
B．Jim thinks studying is most important.
C．Mike doesn't get along with his roommates.
答案：B
2．How many students are there in the girl's class？(　　)
A．About 60. B．About 40.
C．About 36.
答案：A
3．Why did the man's roommate sleep late last night？(　　)
A．He read a novel. B．He watched TV.
C．He studied.
答案：C
4．What does the man plan to do？(　　)
A．Visit AustraliA． B．Look for a new job.
C．Visit the woman.
答案：A
5．What does the woman mean？(　　)
A．She doesn't like reading in the library.
B．The man doesn't like what she's reading.
C．The library has nothing interesting to read.
答案：B
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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至8题。
6．Why does the man plan to leave early？(　　)
A．He is going to take his son to a show.
B．He is going to send some letters.
C．He is going to book some tickets.
答案：A
7．What does the woman offer to do？(　　)
A．Clean the office.
B．Finish the man's work.
C．Pick up the man's son.
答案：B
8．What is the relationship between the speakers？(　　)
A．Professor and assistant.
B．Boss and secretary.
C．Workmates.
答案：C
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9．What does the man probably do？(　　)
A．A doctor. B．A repairman.
C．A taxi driver.
答案：C
10．What is the trouble with the woman in the car？(　　)
A．She is about to have a baby.
B．She has been hurt in an accident.
C．She is suffering from some kind of disease.
答案：A
11．Where is the man now？(　　)
A．At a small hospital nearby.
B．On the Lincoln Expressway.
C．In the Washington Tunnel.
答案：B
听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12．How long has the man worked hard？(　　)
A．For a couple of days.
B．For a couple of weeks.
C．For a couple of months.
答案：B
13．What will the man do first during the holiday？(　　)
A．Have a good sleep.
B．Have a nice dinner.
C．Go on a short trip.
答案：A
14．Who is the woman probably？(　　)
A．The man's mother.
B．The man's wife.
C．The man's friend.
答案：C
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．What kind of room does the man prefer？(　　)
A．An inside one without a bath.
B．An outside one with a bath.
C．A single one with a bath.
答案：C
16．On which floor will the man stay？(　　)
A．On the 5th floor. B．On the 15th floor.
C．On the 20th floor.
答案：B
17．How much will the man have to pay if he leaves at 13：00 tomorrow？(　　)
A．$160. B．$120.
C．$110.
答案：A
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What kind of family was Saint Nicholas born into？(　　)
A．A rich family. B．A poor family.
C．A well-known family.
答案：A
19．What was Saint Nicholas like？(　　)
A．He was humorous. B．He was shy.
C．He was brave.
答案：B
20．Which of the following is true？(　　)
A．Saint Nicholas dropped bags of presents down the chimneys.
B．The history of Santa Claus begins in the 3rd century.
C．Saint Nicholas died in 340 AD．
答案：C
听力材料
(Text 1)
W: David, how are you getting along with your new friends
M: Very well! I have two roommates. Jim is the kind of person who puts studying before everything; Mike is the opposite.
(Text 2)
M: How do you come to school every day
W: About twenty of us come by bike, about twenty by bus, and the other twenty walk.
M: Then, how many boys are there in your class
W: There are thirty－six.
(Text 3)
W: David，is your roommate a hard-working student
M: Yeah. He always stays up late at night. Last night he didn't go to bed till 2 a.m..
(Text 4)
W: I hear that you're planning a trip for next summer，Jack.
M: I hope to visit Australia if I can save enough money.
W: Good! It is an interesting place. If I have enough time, I will go with you.
(Text 5)
M: Hello! Glad to meet you in the library. Read anything good recently
W: Nothing you would like.
(Text 6)
W: John，I thought you were going to leave early today to take your son to the show.
M: I'm still planning to，but I can't leave until I finish typing all the letters.
W: Can't you leave that until tomorrow
M: No. The boss wants them first thing tomorrow morning.
W: How many have you left
M: About 5.
W: Why don't you just go ahead，John I'll do the letters for you.
M: Thank you very much，Janette. You're so kind.
(Text 7)
W: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator.
M: Help，help! Please help me!
W: Yes，sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.
M: Calm down？？？My car has broken down on the freeway. I have a lady passenger，and she's going to have a baby.
W: Explain exactly where you are.
M: I'm... I'm on the Lincoln Expressway, heading south, about 15 miles from the Washington Tunnel，and this lady isn't going to wait.
W: OK. What's your name, sir And your passenger's name
M: It's... it's Bob，and I have no idea about the woman. She's in no condition to tell me.
W: I've just sent an ambulance to your position. They should be there any second now.
M: Hey，is there anything I can do while we wait
W: Uh, yes, keep her calm and warm.
(Text 8)
M: Oh，great! I finally have a short break after working for such a long time!
W: I am so glad to hear that. Anyway, you have worked hard for a couple of weeks. But what's your plan
M: Er, maybe I will have a good sleep first. You know, I have a couple of days to rest.
W: I admire you so much! But only that
M: I will take my wife out for dinner. She is always saying that she has never been invited by me after the wedding.
W: Oh, how romantic! Have you thought about going shopping with friends
M: Oh，no. Instead, I will go on a short trip with my friends to the West Mountain.
W: Wonderful! You will have a good time.
M: And then we will have a picnic there.
W: Wow. Good plan!
(Text 9)
W: Good evening, sir.
M: Good evening. I'd like a single room for tonight.
W: Yes, sir. Did you book a room earlier
M: I am sorry，I didn't.
W: Don't worry. Let me check it. With or without a bath
M: Better with a bath if possible.
W: We have an inside room with a bath on the fifteenth floor，and an outside room without a bath on the fifth floor.
M: But how much are they
W: The room with a bath is 80 dollars per night, and the one without a bath is 55 dollars. You will have a discount if staying for a week.
M: Thanks, but I am only planning to stay for a night. And I will take the room with a bath. What's the checkout time
W: 12：00, sir.
M: That means you charge for a full day if I don't check out by then，regardless of my check-in time
W: Yes，that's right.
M: Oh, I see. Thanks.
W: You are welcome.
(Text 10)
You may like the fat, happy man who brings presents to kids on Christmas Eve. But do you know why he's called Santa Claus and why he is dressed in red The history of Santa Claus begins in the 4th century with a man called Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas lived in Myra, which is now called Turkey. He came from a rich family，but he felt sorry for poor people and decided to give them all his money. Nicholas，though, was shy and didn't want people to know he gave them money. So he climbed onto the roofs of houses on Christmas Eve and dropped bags of money down their chimneys. He wore red clothes when he did this. Nicholas died in 340 AD．
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
Four Things About the Spring Equinox (春分)
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides a year into 24 solar terms. The Spring Equinox is the fourth term of the year. This term signals the equal length of the day and the night time. Many people hold various activities to celebrate the festival. Here are several things you may not know about it.
Kite Flying
In ancient times, people did not have good medical resources.So they wrote their health problems on paper kites. When a paper kite was in the air, people would cut off the string to let it fly away, meaning the disease would go away. Later flying kites developed into a popular game in spring.
Three Hous
The ancient Chinese people divided the fifteen days of the Spring Equinox into three hous or five day parts. As the old saying goes, “Swallows fly back to the North in the first hou; thunder cracks the sky in the second hou; lightning occurs frequently in the third hou, which shows the climate feature during the term.”
Spring Vegetables
It is a commonly practised custom to eat spring vegetables in many regions of ChinA． Spring vegetables refer to the seasonal vegetables that differ from place to place. The ancient teachings in a Chinese classic suggest people eat the seasonal food, especially vegetables, to help preserve health and bring good luck.
Egg-standing Games
Standing an egg upright (直立的) is a popular game across the country during the Spring Equinox. It is an old custom that can date back to thousands of years ago. People practise this tradition to celebrate the coming of spring. It is said that if someone can make the egg stand he will have good luck in the future.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了在中国传统的节气春分这一天，人们为了庆祝这个节日所举行的活动。
21．Why did the ancient Chinese people let paper kites fly away in the Spring Equinox？(　　)
A．To celebrate freedom.
B．To celebrate good luck.
C．To wish for good health.
D．To win the kite-flying game.
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据Kite Flying部分中的“When a paper kite was in the air, people would cut off the string to let it fly away, meaning the disease would go away.”可知，古代中国人会在春分时放飞纸风筝是为祈求身体健康。
22．What does the saying about three hous show？(　　)
A．Natural phenomena．
B．Celebration activities.
C．The environmental protection.
D．The features of Chinese culture.
答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据Three Hous部分中的“As the old saying goes, ‘Swallows fly back to the North in the first hou; thunder cracks the sky in the second hou; lightning occurs frequently in the third hou, which shows the climate feature during the term.’”可知，春分三候展示了一些自然现象。
23．What can we infer about the Spring Equinox from the ancient Chinese teachings？(　　)
A．It is the first day of spring.
B．It is the first term of the year.
C．It is the best time to stand eggs upright.
D．It is the right time to eat spring vegetables.
答案：D
解析：推理判断题。根据Spring Vegetables部分中的“The ancient teachings in a Chinese classic suggest people eat the seasonal food, especially vegetables, to help preserve health and bring good luck.”可推知，从中国古代的教义中，春分是吃春菜的好时节。
B
When Ann was 13, she was accepted into a university to study medicine. Shortly after getting the acceptance letter, she shared the exciting news on the Internet. “I graduated from high school last year at 12 years old. One year later, I was accepted into a university at 13. I'm a junior at college，” she wrote. “I've worked so hard to reach my goals and realize my dreams，” she added, going on to credit her mother because her mother gave Ann all her support.
“Mom, I made it，” Ann wrote. “I couldn't have done it without you. You gave me every opportunity possible to be successful. You are the best mother a kid could ever ask for. You always believed in me. You allowed me space to grow and make mistakes without making me feel bad. You allowed me the opportunity to experience the world.”
The teen is currently a student in two undergraduate programs studying biological sciences in two universities. She has extremely good time management skills and is very disciplined (自律的).
Ann doesn't only focus on the classroom when it comes to her education. In 2021, she became the youngest intern (实习生) ever at a government department. Ann said the dream started early for her. Her final goal is to become a flight surgeon(外科医生) and work with astronauts.
Ann's impressive achievements don't even stop there. She also founded an organization for girls of color who are interested in exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
You may think you're too young to do anything. But from Ann's story, I think you need to change the view. With her effort, Ann has proved that one can do anything if they do what they want to do.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过Ann在13岁时进入大学学习并取得非凡成就的故事告诉人们，不要认为自己太年轻而做不了什么事，只要尽力做自己想做的事，就能够做成它。
24．What can we learn about Ann from Paragraph 1？(　　)
A．She has been admitted into a university.
B．She wanted to show off her high school.
C．She was too young to go to university.
D．She is studying in a high school.
答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“When Ann was 13, she was accepted into a university to study medicine.”可知，她已经被一所大学录取了。
25．What does the author want to show in Paragraph 2？(　　)
A．Ann's opportunity to succeed.
B．Ann's gratitude to her mother.
C．The stress Ann got from her parents.
D．The educational methods in Ann's school.
答案：B
解析：段落大意题。通读第二段可知，本段主要引述了Ann的妈妈对Ann提供的支持，表达了Ann对妈妈的感激。
26．What is Ann's final aim？(　　)
A．To found an organization for girls.
B．To explore careers in science.
C．To work with astronauts as a surgeon.
D．To become the youngest worker in the government.
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Her final goal is to become a flight surgeon(外科医生) and work with astronauts.”可知，她的最终目标是当一名航空军医，和宇航员共事。
27．Which of the following can best describe Ann？(　　)
A．Adventurous and creative.
B．Humorous and mysterious.
C．Determined and imaginative.
D．Self-controlled and successful.
答案：D
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“She has extremely good time management skills and is very disciplined(自律的).”可知，她能够合理管理时间，并且非常自律，由此可推测出，她非常有自制力。根据第一段中的“When Ann was 13, she was accepted into a university to study medicine.”、第三段中的“The teen is currently a student in two undergraduate programs studying biological sciences in two universities.”、第四段中的“In 2021, she became the youngest intern (实习生) ever at a government department.”和第五段中的“She also founded an organization for girls of color who are interested in exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.”可知，Ann在13岁的时候就上了大学，成为两所大学生物科学专业两个本科生项目的学生，还成为政府部门有史以来最年轻的实习生，并且还创建了一个组织，由此可推测出，Ann是一个成功的人。
C
Many people believe that greatness requires training a skill well past proficiency(熟练). It's continuing to practice even after every successful shot you make. It's playing that song one more time even though you've made no mistakes. Scientists call this training past the point of improvement “overlearning”．
To understand how overlearning affects our ability to obtain a new skill, researchers exposed two groups to a series of learning exercises. In the first group, learners stopped practicing as soon as they stopped getting better. They then took a 30-minute break. After the break they trained on another distinct, but similar learning exercise. The next day, they took a post-test. The subjects performed well on the second task—the one they learned more recently. They failed the first task.
“In the usual situation where you stop training on a new skill immediately after mastering it, the brain stays in its ready-to-learn state. Our brains are good at learning new tasks. It means that if you then train a second similar task，it overwrites(覆盖)the first skill.It becomes as though you haven't studied the first skill at all，” said Takeo Watanabe, the lead author of the study.
In the second group, learners “overlearned”. Different from the first group, this group continued practicing past the point of competency. Subjects outstripped those who didn't overlearn on the first task. It turns out that spending as little as 20 extra minutes practicing a task you've already perfected leads to lasting improvements. The benefit is that the second learning doesn't conflict with the first.“But the other part of the story is that you learn that second task less well，” said Watanabe. They learned the second task roughly half as well as the first group.
“If you overlearn a skill，your brain state changes very rapidly from being plastic(可塑的)to being steady，” said Watanabe, “which in turn means that your brain has more time to lock in the skill, preventing it from being overwritten.”
But Watanabe warns against putting all one's eggs in one basket. “Some studies suggest that the benefits gained by overlearning can gradually disappear over as little as four weeks. It might be that we have to pair overlearning with other learning methods，” he said.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了过度学习影响我们掌握新技能的能力。
28．If we stop immediately after mastering a new skill, our brain will ________．(　　)
A．lose some of its function
B．be ready to take on new tasks
C．spend a long time locking in the skill
D．have difficulty dealing with similar task
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In the usual situation where you stop training on a new skill immediately after mastering it, the brain stays in its ready-to-learn state. Our brains are good at learning new tasks.”可知，如果我们在掌握一项新技能后立即停止，我们的大脑就会准备好接受新的任务。
29．What does the underlined word “outstripped” in paragraph 4 probably mean？(　　)
A．Did better than.
B．Looked down upon.
C．Caught up with.
D．Performed worse than.
答案：A
解析：词义猜测题。根据下文“It turns out that spending as little as 20 extra minutes practicing a task you've already perfected leads to lasting improvements.”可知，画线词所在的句子意思是：研究对象在第一项任务中表现优于那些没有过度学习的人。由此可知，outstripped意为：比……做得更好。
30．What disadvantage did the second group of learners show？(　　)
A．They couldn't learn skills quickly.
B．They couldn't combine learning skills properly.
C．They showed little interest in learning new things.
D．They were less efficient in learning the second task.
答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据文章第四段“‘But the other part of the story is that you learn that second task less well，’ said Watanabe. They learned the second task roughly half as well as the first group.”可知，第二组学习者显示出他们在学习第二个任务时效率更低。
31．What is Watanabe's advice on learning？(　　)
A．Always putting overlearning first.
B．Learning with flexible techniques.
C．Keeping your brain in its ready-to-learn state.
D．Training your brain to lock in the most essential skill.
答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“But Watanabe warns against putting all one's eggs in one basket. ‘Some studies suggest that the benefits gained by overlearning can gradually disappear over as little as four weeks. It might be that we have to pair overlearning with other learning methods，’ he said.”可知，渡边建议要用灵活的技巧学习而不是一味地只是过度学习。
D
As long as there has been the celebration of Christmas, there have been discussions about when is the right time to start decorating. Though there is no right time, it has been proved that the earlier you decorate for Christmas, the happier you are. Some people think that December 1st is the correct time to start decorating for Christmas, but is there such a thing
A study done by the Journal of Environmental Psychology states: While no one day is better than any others, the earlier you decide to decorate for Christmas, the happier you are. Neighbors see people who decorate for Christmas early as being more friendly and cheerful than those who decorate for Christmas late, or not at all.
The Christmas season means many different things for many different people, and in most cases, the feelings are positive. Seeing the bright lights and multi-colored baubles (圣诞树装饰球) brings many people feelings of joy and nostalgia (怀旧).
While nowadays Christmas trees are decorated with electric lights and glass baubles, things were so different 200 years ago. In those days, trees would be decorated with dried fruits, wrapped candies, as well as garlands (花环) made from popcorn and small berries, and everything would be lit up with lots of candles.
Now, presents are usually kept under the tree, but then, the presents were the decorations. The fruit and candies that so beautifully decorated the trees of the past would be taken down and handed out among the children at the end of the night. For some of the children in less wealthy households, this was often the only candy they would receive all year and so it was always a special occasion.
So, while it may strike people as too early to see decorated houses in November, the people that put up those decorations are just trying to spread their Christmas cheer.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇议论文。文章阐述了圣诞节装饰的合适时间以及装饰对人们的影响。研究表明，越早装饰圣诞节，人们越快乐。200年前装饰圣诞树的方式与现在有所不同。过去的装饰品会在晚上结束时分发给孩子们。现在，人们装饰房屋早已成为传统，旨在传播圣诞快乐。
32．How does the author introduce the topic of the text？(　　)
A．By telling a sad story.
B．By raising an argument.
C．By making a definition.
D．By stating an odd event.
答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段可知，作者提出一个论点：什么时候开始装饰圣诞节是最佳时机？作者通过提出论点，引出文章的主题：装饰圣诞节的时间点与人们的心情的关系。
33．What decorations did people use for Christmas 200 years ago？(　　)
A．Dried fruits and wrapped candies.
B．Electric lights and glass baubles.
C．Garlands made from fresh flowers.
D．Presents piled under the tree.
答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段可知，200年前的圣诞节人们用干果、包好的糖果以及用爆米花和小浆果做成的花环来装饰树木。
34．How would people deal with the decorations in old days？(　　)
A．They would leave them untouched.
B．They would pile them under the tree.
C．They would get them down and give them to kids.
D．They would take them down and put them aside for the next year.
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第五段“Now, presents are usually kept under the tree, but then, the presents were the decorations. The fruit and candies that so beautifully decorated the trees of the past would be taken down and handed out among the children at the end of the night.”可知，在过去，人们会把圣诞树上的装饰品在夜晚结束时取下来，分发给孩子们，故选C。
35．What is the best title for the text？(　　)
A．Christmas Decorations, Kids' Favorite Presents
B．The Development of the Christmas Decorations
C．The New Decorations for Christmas Will Make People Happier
D．People Putting up Christmas Decorations Earlier Tend to Be Happier
答案：D
解析：标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其是第二段可知，文章阐述了圣诞节装饰的合适时间以及装饰对人们的影响，越早装饰圣诞节，你就越快乐，故People putting up Christmas decorations earlier tend to be happier适合作标题，故选D。
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。
Although holidays only lasts a few days each year, many of us spend months planning for it. But as enjoyable as all the parties and festivities might be, many people find they feel a bit burnt-out once the holidays have come and gone. 36(____). Here's why this happens and what you can do to recover after the holidays are over.
Many of us are exposed to various stressors over a very short period of time throughout the holiday season—whether it's queuing for presents, sitting in traffic on the way to visit friends or family, or even worrying about money. As soon as your brain senses a stressor, it stirs your sympathetic nervous system (交感神经系统). When the sympathetic nervous system is activated, the body produces adrenaline (肾上腺素) and begins working harder. 37(____) .
One way to reduce the negative impact of stress is to experience positive emotions. Recalling can help you get a new view on your experiences, which helps you see your life in a more balanced way. 38(____) . Discuss them with family members and friends. The more effort you put into this activity, the better your results.
39(____) . Before going to bed, try to vividly imagine four positive events that could happen to you the next day. They might be as simple as receiving a text from someone you care about. Then as soon as you are ready, go to bed. This technique will help you get a good night's sleep－sleep is important for helping you to recover from burnout.
40(____),__remembering why we choose to celebrate with friends and family can help us overcome any stress and burnout that we may now be experiencing.
A．While holidays are a time of joy
B．The second way is to imagine positive events
C．The other way is to get a good night's sleep
D．Recall good times using reminders such as photographs
E．Although holidays can certainly be a stressful time for many of us
F．This feeling has even been termed “festive burnout” or “holiday burnout”
G．You may experience these changes like feeling more sweaty or having a pounding chest
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了为什么会有“节日倦怠”，以及如何从中恢复。
36．答案：F
解析：根据空前可知，前文陈述了一种节日后人们感到疲惫的现象。F项“This feeling has even been termed ‘festive burnout’ or ‘holiday burnout’”符合文意，是对前文的描述下定义。
37．答案：G
解析：空处位于段尾，应承接上文。根据前文推知，空处陈述肾上腺素上升后人会经历的变化。G项这是描述肾上腺素对身体的影响，符合文意。故选G。
38．答案：D
解析：根据前文可知，本段主要讲述了用回忆减少压力负面影响，所以D项“Recall good times using reminders such as photographs”符合本段主题，是方法的具体使用，其中recall为同词复现。
39．答案：C
解析：设空位于段首，是本段的中心句。根据后文可知，本段主要讲述了通过睡觉来减少压力，故选C。
40．答案：E
解析：根据后文“remembering why we choose to celebrate with friends and family can help us overcome any stress and burnout that we may now be experiencing”可知，下文陈述了假期与家人和朋友庆祝对我们的重要意义。E项“Although holidays can certainly be a stressful time for many of us”和后文构成转折关系，符合文意。
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。
When I was a boy, I knew nothing about the nation's popular sport—baseball. During P．E., I used to pray (祈祷), “Please, please don't let the ball come to me.” It seemed __41__ for me to catch it.
And yet I __42__ to become the father of Will, who, unlike me, was quite interested in the sport. One Saturday morning, when I played catch with him, thanks to my weak arm, the ball would drop at his feet before he could __43__ it. This happened again and again. After too many __44__ , he sank to the ground and said, “How am I ever going to __45__ the major leagues (联盟)？”
I had __46__ knowledge and skills about the sport, but I wanted to find some way of giving Will __47__ that I had never had. There was an official Little League in our area, but it was competitive and __48__ older boys. What if we had something less competitive that welcomed both __49__ boys and girls
I __50__ the idea with some neighbors on the playground. “Great！” they said, their eyes __51__. I started calling the city's parks, making a __52__ for fields to start a league. No response. __53__ I had to speak to the official. He asked me to call him back in a few days. The most __54__ phone call I ever made was calling him back. What if he said no
“Yes, we've got something good for you，” he said.So Hudson Cliffs was launched.
After several years of play, Will aged out of Hudson Cliffs. __55__ enough, the league still goes on.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者不擅长棒球，但是儿子威尔喜欢棒球，作者不能陪儿子练球，威尔进不了联盟打球很失望，作者为了儿子努力申请并建立了一个招收更小球员的联盟。
41．(　　)
A．normal B．impossible
C．natural D．cheerful
答案：B
解析：根据上文“When I was a boy, I knew nothing about the nation's popular sport—baseball. During P．E., I used to pray (祈祷), ‘Please, please don't let the ball come to me.’”可知，作者不擅长棒球，似乎不可能抓住它。
42．(　　)
A．happened B．decided
C．wished D．refused
答案：A
解析：句意：然而，作者碰巧成了威尔的父亲，他不像我，对这项运动很感兴趣。根据下文“who, unlike me, was quite interested in the sport”可知，作者碰巧成了爱好这项运动的威尔的父亲。
43．(　　)
A．pass B．kick
C．catch D．throw
答案：C
解析：句意：一个星期六的早晨，当我和他玩接球游戏时，由于我的手臂无力，球在他接住之前就掉到了他的脚下。根据上文“when I played catch with him”可知，父子俩在玩接球游戏。
44．(　　)
A．injuries B．misses
C．debates D．hits
答案：B
解析：句意：在投丢了太多球后，他倒在地上说：“我怎么才能进入大联盟呢？”根据上文“thanks to my weak arm, the ball would drop at his feet before he could __43__ it. This happened again and again.”可知，因为作者手臂无力，球传不到威尔那里就掉在了地下，许多次威尔未能抓住球。
45．(　　)
A．launch B．lead
C．win D．make
答案：D
解析：根据上文“After too many __44__ , he sank to the ground”可知，威尔一直接不住球，很沮丧，躺在地上，质疑如何进入大联盟。make the major leagues“加入大联盟”。
46．(　　)
A．limited B．wide
C．specific D．advanced
答案：A
解析：句意：我对这项运动的知识和技能都很有限，但我想想办法给威尔带来我从未有过的信心。根据上文“When I was a boy, I knew nothing about the nation's popular sport—baseball.”可知，作者对这项运动的知识有限。
47．(　　)
A．love B．health
C．confidence D．wealth
答案：C
解析：根据上文“he sank to the ground and said, ‘How am I ever going to __45__ the major leagues (联盟)？’”可知，威尔没有信心，作者想要找到办法给威尔信心。
48．(　　)
A．targeted B．awarded
C．protected D．tracked
答案：A
解析：句意：在我们的地区有一个官方的少年棒球联盟，但它竞争激烈，目标是年龄较大的男孩。根据下文“What if we had something less competitive that welcomed both __49__ boys and girls？”可知，这个联盟的目标是年龄大的孩子。
49．(　　)
A．calmer B．younger
C．braver D．stronger
答案：B
解析：句意：如果我们有一个竞争不那么激烈，同时欢迎较小男孩和女孩的联盟会怎么样呢？ 根据上文“but it was competitive and __48__ older boys”可知，官方的少年棒球联盟要较大的孩子且竞争激烈，作者想要找一个竞争不那么激烈，欢迎较小孩子的联盟。
50．(　　)
A．praised B．dropped
C．tested D．shared
答案：D
解析：根据下文“‘Great！’ they said”可知，作者分享了这个想法给邻居。
51．(　　)
A．looking down B．lighting up
C．closed D．narrowed
答案：B
解析：根据上文“‘Great！’ they said”可知，邻居们认为想法很好，眼睛亮起来，很高兴。
52．(　　)
A．rule B．plan
C．payment D．request
答案：D
解析：根据上文“I started calling the city's parks”可知，作者打电话给城市公园是为了请求一个场地。
53．(　　)
A．Finally B．Actually
C．Particularly D．Gradually
答案：A
解析：根据上文“No response.”可知，因为没有回应，最后作者不得不跟官员谈谈。
54．(　　)
A．pleasing B．despairing
C．exciting D．frightening
答案：D
解析：句意：我打过的最可怕的电话就是给他回电话。根据下文“What if he said no？”可知，作者对给官员回电话感到害怕，担心他会拒绝。
55．(　　)
A．Strangely B．Immediately
C．Amazingly D．Simply
答案：C
解析：根据上文“After several years of play, Will aged out of Hudson Cliffs.”可知，威尔离开了这个联盟，但这个联盟还存在，是令人惊讶的。
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。
World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on February 2nd, aims to raise global awareness about the important role of wetlands for people and our planet.
World Wetlands Day 56.________ (adopt) by the United Nations in 2021. It makes efforts 57.________ (realize) the long Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and deal with global issues related to climate and biodiversity (生物多样性) challenges. Now with seven years left for the SDGs, the UN is calling again to restore wetlands.
This year's theme is “Time for Wetland Restoration”， 58.________ brings to attention the rapid loss of wetland systems worldwide. In just 50 years, 35% of the world's wetlands 59.________ (lose) since 1970. Wetlands are disappearing three times 60.________ (fast) than forests and are Earth's most 61.________ (threaten) ecosystem. Human activities that lead to loss of wetlands include construction, pollution, overfishing and so on. It is 62.________ opportunity for us to rethink and change how humans impact the environment.
While wetlands cover just 6% of the Earth's surface, they are home 63.________ about 40% of the world's plant and animal species. Wetlands provide people with food and water, offering natural protection and 64.________ (serve) many other important functions.
Huge changes are needed to solve the climate and biodiversity crisis, yet there are small things we can all do to keep our wetlands and our wildlife 65.________ (health).
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。每年2月2日是世界湿地日，旨在提高全球对湿地的重要作用的认识。
56．答案：was adopted
解析：句意：联合国于2021年通过了世界湿地日。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作谓语且与主语之间为被动关系，使用被动语态；根据时间状语in 2021可知，句子说的是发生在过去的动作，使用一般过去时的被动语态，故填was adopted。
57．答案：to realize
解析：句意：它努力实现长期的可持续发展目标，处理与气候和生物多样性挑战有关的全球问题。分析句子结构，make efforts to do为固定句型，意为“努力做某事”，故填to realize。
58．答案：which
解析：句意：今年的主题是“湿地恢复时间”，它引起了人们对全球湿地系统迅速丧失的关注。分析句子结构，这是一个包含定语从句的复合句，先行词为Time for Wetland Restoration，因空白处在定语从句中做主语指物，故填which。
59．答案：have been lost
解析：句意：自1970年以来，在短短50年内，世界上35%的湿地已经消失。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作谓语且与主语之间为被动关系，根据时间状语since 1970可知，应该使用现在完成时的被动语态，故填have been lost。
60．答案：faster
解析：句意：湿地的消失速度是森林的三倍，是地球上最受威胁的生态系统。分析句子结构，倍数的表示法为：“倍数＋形容词或副词的比较级＋than”，故填faster。
61．答案：threatened
解析：分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作定语，使用非谓语动词，因与其逻辑主语ecosystem之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，故填threatened。
62．答案：an
解析：句意：这是我们重新思考和改变人类如何影响环境的机会。根据名词的用法，名词前需使用不定冠词，表示“一个”含义，因空白处后面名词的第一个发音音素为元音，故填an。
63．答案：to
解析：句意：虽然湿地只覆盖了地球表面的6%，但它们是世界上大约40%的动植物物种的家园。分析句子结构，be home to为固定短语，意为“是……的家园”，故填to。
64．答案：serving
解析：句意：湿地为人们提供食物和水，提供自然保护，并提供许多其他重要功能。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作状语，使用非谓语动词，因与其逻辑主语Wetlands之间为逻辑上的主谓关系，且与and前的offering为并列关系，故填serving。
65．答案：healthy
解析：句意：解决气候和生物多样性危机需要巨大的变化，但我们都可以做一些小事来保持湿地和野生动物的健康。分析句子结构，此处考查keep sth.＋adj.结构，故填healthy。
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，在你市举办的“国际美食文化节”活动中，你结识了交换生朋友Mike。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1．回忆活动经历；
2．邀请他来家里做客。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，使行文流畅。
Dear Mike，
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Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Mike，
I'm Li HuA． Last Saturday we met in the International Food Culture Festival held by my city. And I still remember the moments we spent in the activity.
There were so many kinds of delicious foods from different countries. We tasted Beijing roast duck, Kung Pao chicken and Mapo tofu from ChinA． And we also tried some Indian curries, which were very spicy and tasty. You also introduced some French dishes to me. I fell in love with them at first attempt.
Our parents felt very happy when I told them our stories that day. They want to meet you and cook some homemade foods for you. Would you like to come to my home this Friday Looking forward to your reply.
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。
Emily was busy testing her guitar when her older brother Chris knocked on her door. “Ready to go？” he asked. “Just a minute，” Emily answered. She picked up her guitar, placed it in her case, and walked out.
Even though she was on her way to performing at her first concert in New York City, she could hardly feel any excitement. All that was on her mind was her best friend，AnnA． They walked all the way, and it was Anna's encouragement that helped her gain much success. Just 24 hours ago, Anna went to Santiago, Chile, as her mother wanted to be a teacher at the university there. Emily said goodbye to Anna and was very sad. They promised to stay in touch.
So as Emily stepped on stage in a poor state, putting her fingers on the guitar strings (弦), she hardly heard the cheers from her friends and family in the crowd. She also paid little attention to the flash of Chris's camera as he took pictures of her band. But as soon as the drummer (鼓手), signaled the beginning of the first song with the clicks of his drumsticks, Emily was pulled back to the present.
The first piece was just what Anna taught her a year ago. Although it took her a while to learn, once she was able to master it, a new world of music opened to her. However, this time when she began to play, she was totally at a loss.
Soon, it was time for the band to take a ten-minute break. As her band mates left the stage, they all cheered up for each other, satisfied with their performance. Jackson, the lead singer, approached Emily. He'd noticed something was wrong with her. “Everything okay？” he asked.
“Yeah, don't worry. I'm fine，” she said to him.
His eyes expressed his concern, but he didn't have much time to talk to her. He figured it could wait until after the concert. Emily was left alone.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Sitting on the seat, Emily pulled her phone out of her pocket.________________________________________________________________________
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Emily stepped back on stage with renewed energy.________________________________________________________________________
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【语篇解读】　本文以故事的发展为线索展开，讲述了Emily参加第一次音乐会时，由于思念自己的好朋友Anna而没有心情参加，随着音乐会的进行，主唱歌手Jackson注意到了Emily状态不好，但由于时间问题，打算音乐会结束后再了解情况。
1．段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“艾米丽坐在座位上，从口袋里掏出了手机”可知，第一段可描写Anna在短信中对Emily说的什么内容以及Emily见到内容后又是如何做的，结合第二段的首句内容可知，此部分要描述Emily看到短信后应该是兴奋的。
②由第二段首句内容“艾米丽重新回到舞台上，恢复了活力”可知，第二段可描写Emily上台后的积极表现，在努力做到最佳。
2．续写线索：收到Anna信息——心情变好——登台表演——积极表现——主唱惊讶——计划
参考范文：
Sitting on the seat, Emily pulled her phone out of her pocket. To her surprise, she noticed a text message from AnnA． “Wishing you the best of luck tonight! You'd better make me proud，” it read. She smiled at the screen, with a wave of warmth surging through her. Figuring that Anna wouldn't want her to be sad during her first performance in New York City, she felt a little ashamed for her performance just now. Immediately, she sprang to her feet, determined to try her best and perform well.
Emily stepped back on stage with renewed energy. This time, she smiled at Chris's camera and waved to the audience, getting more cheers from strangers, friends and family. She joined in when Jackson sang the song, and he turned back to look at her, surprised and pleased. She performed so well that she herself couldn't believe it. Emily thought the next time Anna was in town, she would give a performance just like this one and make her proud.
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