Unit 2 Onwards and upwards
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
Every day we read about how we should find our purpose and pursue it throughout our lives in order to find meaning and contentment.There are even scientific studies that show people who view their work as a calling rather than just a career or a job have a higher life and work satisfaction.So,what exactly is this calling
I’ve personally struggled with this concept for many years.I knew that happiness not only came from a present state of joy,but also from the pursuit of an objective that gave me something to pursue.
And as I reflected on these feelings of emptiness and boredom that had arisen despite my successes,I realised something.Meaning and satisfaction come from a personal devotion to what we do and the intrinsic (固有的) fulfillment we get from it.It has nothing to do with financial gain,social advancement or any other type of external reward or motivation.It is about doing something that we love.It is about focusing our efforts and spending our time on passions that light the spark inside of us and allow us to share with the world the unique gifts we possess.
I had never before stopped to think about what I found intrinsically rewarding or fulfilling.Financial gain and external recognition were pretty much the only drivers I knew.More so,I thought this calling meant having one passion we were born with to pursue relentlessly (不懈地).
I spent some years trying to find this long-lost purpose of mine.I discovered passions I had no idea I even had during that time.Yet,I wasn’t sure how to make them into my life purpose.I searched for an answer but couldn’t find it.It wasn’t until I came to understand the truths about our purpose in life that I was able to find my place in this world.
Our purpose can consist of various things that make us feel alive.As we grow and evolve throughout the different stages in our lives,we may discover new passions and desires that change our sense of purpose and calling.
We all have a longing for lives that give meaning to our existence.The difference lies in how we go about accomplishing this.We must each find our own “shine” and then shine on.
( )1.According to the passage,the calling refers to .
[A] one’s view about careers
[B] a task one has to carry out
[C] a life-long career one chooses
[D] a strong desire or sense of duty to do a job
( )2.Which of the following belong(s) to the author’s previous drivers for finding fulfillment
[A] Financial gain and external recognition.
[B] Pursuing passions relentlessly.
[C] Discovering new passions.
[D] Finding purpose in life.
( )3.What is the real purpose in life according to the author
[A] Trying to do everything that you can.
[B] Trying to achieve your ambitious goals.
[C] Doing meaningful things with your passion.
[D] Doing something that can be successful easily.
( )4.What conclusion can be drawn from the passage
[A] It’s wise to give up discovering our one true passion.
[B] It’s useless to pursue financial gain and external recognition.
[C] It’s necessary to find our own calling and pursue it with vigor.
[D] It’s important to share our passion with the world without stopping.
B
(2025·八省联考)
Jane Jacobs spent her working life advancing a distinct vision of the city—in particular focusing on what makes a successful urban community.At the heart of her vision is the idea that urban life should be an energetic and rich affair,whereby people are able to interact with one another in dense (稠密) and exciting urban environments.She prefers disorder to order,walking to driving,and diversity to uniformity.
For Jacobs,urban communities are organic beings that should be left to grow and change by themselves and not be subject to the grand plans of so-called experts and officials.The best judges of how a city should be—and how it should develop—are the local residents themselves.Jacobs argues that urban communities are best placed to understand how their city functions,because city life is created and sustained through their various interactions.
Jacobs notes that the built form of a city is crucial to the life of an urban community,especially the sidewalks.The streets in which people live should be a tight pattern of crossed sidewalks,which allow people to meet,talk,and get to know one another.Such a complex but ultimately enriching set of encounters helps individuals know their neighbours and neighbourhood better.
Diversity and mixed-use of space are also,for Jacobs,key elements of this urban form.The commercial,business,and residential elements of a city should not be separated out but instead be side by side,to allow for greater integration of people.There should also be a diversity of old and new buildings,and people’s interactions should determine how buildings get used and reused.
Finally,urban communities grow better in places where a critical mass of people live,work,and interact.Such high-density spaces are,she feels,engines of creativity and vitality.They are also safe places to be,because the higher density means that there are more “eyes on the street”:Shopkeepers and locals who know their area and maintain a close watch over the neighbourhood.
( )5.What does Jacobs find most important for a successful urban community
[A] Efficient public transport.
[B] Strong interaction between people.
[C] Uniform style of buildings.
[D] A comparatively large population.
( )6.Who does Jacobs think should make decisions on urban development
[A] Local residents.
[B] Government officials.
[C] City planners.
[D] Construction workers.
( )7.How does Jacobs suggest sidewalks be built
[A] Lined with plants.
[B] Painted with clear signs.
[C] Tightly connected.
[D] Convenient for the old.
( )8.According to Jacobs,the “eyes on the street” bring a sense of .
[A] pride [B] comfort
[C] security [D] urgency
Ⅱ.七选五(每题2.5分,共12.5分)
(2024-2025学年广西南宁期中检测)
Have you ever sat in front of a blank canvas (画布),just out of ideas and feeling completely uninspired 1. The good news is that as an artist you can develop that ability.
The best way is to have as many experiences as possible.The more experiences you have,the more ideas will flow to your artwork.2. If you want to draw birds,you must watch how they move,discuss them with knowledgeable professionals and view other artists’ works of the same subject.It’ll boost your creativity towards what you wish to paint.
Making notes of your thoughts and reactions can also be a useful tool.Some artists feel content simply by drawing their reactions and emotions,but others find more understanding in their experiences by recording things to later process.3.
Join an art community and reach out to those like-minded.4. Surrounding yourself with fellow art lovers will push you to explore diverse areas of the art world.Remember that such experiences are fuel for creativity.
5. You just need to know how to develop that creativity intentionally.It’s a skill that takes attention,but once cultivated,it can enable you to create more impressive works of art.
A.Creativity doesn’t always come naturally.
B.Plus,you need to investigate the experiences.
C.New ideas can give a whole fresh meaning to life.
D.Ask them how they exercise and enhance creativity.
E.Learning how to be more creative in art couldn’t be easier.
F.Carry a journal around and take down what catches your eye.
G.We have the false impression that artists are simply born with talents.
Ⅲ.语法填空(每题1.5分,共15分)
More young people are trying their hand at farming the soil.Guo,29,works in a vegetable greenhouse on his organic farm 1. (locate) in the suburban district of Hefei,Anhui Province.It is the eighth time that Guo has failed to grow vegetables 2. using chemicals.Despite trying various homemade pest solutions,such as plant ash and mixtures of pepper and alcohol,the vegetable 3. (leaf) were still being eaten by insects.“I will
not give up 4. (try),” Guo says.He is determined to turn his farm into 5. organic one,cultivating fresh fruit and vegetables with the same flavours as those from his childhood memories.
“Growing tasty and healthy food 6. (be) my dream since I was a teenager.I know 7. challenging it can be,but if you take the soil 8. (serious),I believe it will pay off,” Guo says.He adds that farming is not a business that can make quick money,but for him,it has become an uplifting activity that brings back memories of spending time on the farm with 9. (he) parents as a child.Guo’s passion for organic farming and commitment to producing healthy food will surely inspire more young people to explore 10. (sustain) agriculture.
Unit 2 Onwards and upwards
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
Every day we read about how we should find our purpose and pursue it throughout our lives in order to find meaning and contentment.There are even scientific studies that show people who view their work as a calling rather than just a career or a job have a higher life and work satisfaction.So,what exactly is this calling
I’ve personally struggled with this concept for many years.I knew that happiness not only came from a present state of joy,but also from the pursuit of an objective that gave me something to pursue.
And as I reflected on these feelings of emptiness and boredom that had arisen despite my successes,I realised something.Meaning and satisfaction come from a personal devotion to what we do and the intrinsic (固有的) fulfillment we get from it.It has nothing to do with financial gain,social advancement or any other type of external reward or motivation.It is about doing something that we love.It is about focusing our efforts and spending our time on passions that light the spark inside of us and allow us to share with the world the unique gifts we possess.
I had never before stopped to think about what I found intrinsically rewarding or fulfilling.Financial gain and external recognition were pretty much the only drivers I knew.More so,I thought this calling meant having one passion we were born with to pursue relentlessly (不懈地).
I spent some years trying to find this long-lost purpose of mine.I discovered passions I had no idea I even had during that time.Yet,I wasn’t sure how to make them into my life purpose.I searched for an answer but couldn’t find it.It wasn’t until I came to understand the truths about our purpose in life that I was able to find my place in this world.
Our purpose can consist of various things that make us feel alive.As we grow and evolve throughout the different stages in our lives,we may discover new passions and desires that change our sense of purpose and calling.
We all have a longing for lives that give meaning to our existence.The difference lies in how we go about accomplishing this.We must each find our own “shine” and then shine on.
[语篇导读]本文是议论文。文章主要探讨了人活着的意义,作者倡导坚持不懈地追求自己的使命。
( )1.According to the passage,the calling refers to .
[A] one’s view about careers
[B] a task one has to carry out
[C] a life-long career one chooses
[D] a strong desire or sense of duty to do a job
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句以及第三段最后一句可知,这里的calling指的是强烈的工作欲望或责任感。故选D。
( )2.Which of the following belong(s) to the author’s previous drivers for finding fulfillment
[A] Financial gain and external recognition.
[B] Pursuing passions relentlessly.
[C] Discovering new passions.
[D] Finding purpose in life.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段第二句可知,作者以前寻找满足感的驱动因素是经济收益和外部认可。故选A。
( )3.What is the real purpose in life according to the author
[A] Trying to do everything that you can.
[B] Trying to achieve your ambitious goals.
[C] Doing meaningful things with your passion.
[D] Doing something that can be successful easily.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“It is about doing...the unique gifts we possess.”可知,在作者看来,生活的真正目的是用激情做有意义的事情。故选C。
( )4.What conclusion can be drawn from the passage
[A] It’s wise to give up discovering our one true passion.
[B] It’s useless to pursue financial gain and external recognition.
[C] It’s necessary to find our own calling and pursue it with vigor.
[D] It’s important to share our passion with the world without stopping.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据全文尤其是最后一段的内容可知,从本文我们可以总结出,我们每个人都要找到自己的使命,并充满活力地追求它。故选C。
B
(2025·八省联考)
Jane Jacobs spent her working life advancing a distinct vision of the city—in particular focusing on what makes a successful urban community.At the heart of her vision is the idea that urban life should be an energetic and rich affair,whereby people are able to interact with one another in dense (稠密) and exciting urban environments.She prefers disorder to order,walking to driving,and diversity to uniformity.
For Jacobs,urban communities are organic beings that should be left to grow and change by themselves and not be subject to the grand plans of so-called experts and officials.The best judges of how a city should be—and how it should develop—are the local residents themselves.Jacobs argues that urban communities are best placed to understand how their city functions,because city life is created and sustained through their various interactions.
Jacobs notes that the built form of a city is crucial to the life of an urban community,especially the sidewalks.The streets in which people live should be a tight pattern of crossed sidewalks,which allow people to meet,talk,and get to know one another.Such a complex but ultimately enriching set of encounters helps individuals know their neighbours and neighbourhood better.
Diversity and mixed-use of space are also,for Jacobs,key elements of this urban form.The commercial,business,and residential elements of a city should not be separated out but instead be side by side,to allow for greater integration of people.There should also be a diversity of old and new buildings,and people’s interactions should determine how buildings get used and reused.
Finally,urban communities grow better in places where a critical mass of people live,work,and interact.Such high-density spaces are,she feels,engines of creativity and vitality.They are also safe places to be,because the higher density means that there are more “eyes on the street”:Shopkeepers and locals who know their area and maintain a close watch over the neighbourhood.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了Jacobs在她的职业生涯中致力于推进独特的城市愿景,尤其关注是什么造就了一个成功的城市社区。
( )5.What does Jacobs find most important for a successful urban community
[A] Efficient public transport.
[B] Strong interaction between people.
[C] Uniform style of buildings.
[D] A comparatively large population.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“At the heart of her vision...and exciting urban environments.”可知,Jacobs认为对于一个成功的城市社区来说,人与人之间有很强的互动是最重要的。故选B。
( )6.Who does Jacobs think should make decisions on urban development
[A] Local residents.
[B] Government officials.
[C] City planners.
[D] Construction workers.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段可知,Jacobs认为对城市发展做出决定的应该是当地居民。故选A。
( )7.How does Jacobs suggest sidewalks be built
[A] Lined with plants.
[B] Painted with clear signs.
[C] Tightly connected.
[D] Convenient for the old.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The streets in which people live...and neighbourhood better.”可知,Jacobs建议修建紧密相连的人行道。故选C。
( )8.According to Jacobs,the “eyes on the street” bring a sense of .
[A] pride [B] comfort
[C] security [D] urgency
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They are also safe places to be...over the neighbourhood.”可知,Jacobs认为,“eyes on the street”给人带来一种安全的感觉。故选C。
Ⅱ.七选五(每题2.5分,共12.5分)
(2024-2025学年广西南宁期中检测)
Have you ever sat in front of a blank canvas (画布),just out of ideas and feeling completely uninspired 1. The good news is that as an artist you can develop that ability.
The best way is to have as many experiences as possible.The more experiences you have,the more ideas will flow to your artwork.2. If you want to draw birds,you must watch how they move,discuss them with knowledgeable professionals and view other artists’ works of the same subject.It’ll boost your creativity towards what you wish to paint.
Making notes of your thoughts and reactions can also be a useful tool.Some artists feel content simply by drawing their reactions and emotions,but others find more understanding in their experiences by recording things to later process.3.
Join an art community and reach out to those like-minded.4. Surrounding yourself with fellow art lovers will push you to explore diverse areas of the art world.Remember that such experiences are fuel for creativity.
5. You just need to know how to develop that creativity intentionally.It’s a skill that takes attention,but once cultivated,it can enable you to create more impressive works of art.
A.Creativity doesn’t always come naturally.
B.Plus,you need to investigate the experiences.
C.New ideas can give a whole fresh meaning to life.
D.Ask them how they exercise and enhance creativity.
E.Learning how to be more creative in art couldn’t be easier.
F.Carry a journal around and take down what catches your eye.
G.We have the false impression that artists are simply born with talents.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了艺术家如何通过丰富体验、记录感悟、加入艺术社区来激发和培养创造力。
1.【答案】 A
【解析】 根据设空处前一句可知,艺术家有时会遇到创作瓶颈,感到没有灵感。设空处后一句是关于可以培养创造力的观点,A项承上启下,符合语境。故选A。
2.【答案】 B
【解析】 设空处前一句提到,最好的办法是有尽可能多的体验。你拥有的体验越多,你的艺术作品就会有越多的想法。由此可知,体验对于艺术创作的重要性。设空处顺接前文,进一步阐述如何从这些体验中获得灵感。B项中的experiences是上文该词的复现,符合语境。故选B。
3.【答案】 F
【解析】 设空处前的内容提到,记下你的想法和反应也是一个有用的工具。一些艺术家仅仅通过描绘他们的反应和情感就感到满足,但另一些艺术家通过记录事物到后来的过程中,在他们的体验中找到更多的理解。由此可知,需要记录下自己的想法和反应,F项承接上文,符合语境。故选F。
4.【答案】 D
【解析】 设空处前的内容提到,鼓励艺术家加入艺术社区,与志同道合的人交流。由此可知,设空处需要提出一个与这一建议相关的行动步骤。D项中的them指代前文中的“those like-minded”,承接前文,符合语境。故选D。
5.【答案】 E
【解析】 设空处后的内容提到,你只需要知道如何有意识地培养这种创造力。这是一种需要注意的技能,一旦培养,它可以让你创造出更令人印象深刻的艺术作品。由此可知,艺术家的创造力是可以通过各种方法来培养的。因此设空处需要总结这些观点,并强调创造力是一个可以有意培养的技能。E项符合语境。故选E。
Ⅲ.语法填空(每题1.5分,共15分)
More young people are trying their hand at farming the soil.Guo,29,works in a vegetable greenhouse on his organic farm 1. (locate) in the suburban district of Hefei,Anhui Province.It is the eighth time that Guo has failed to grow vegetables 2. using chemicals.Despite trying various homemade pest solutions,such as plant ash and mixtures of pepper and alcohol,the vegetable 3. (leaf) were still being eaten by insects.“I will
not give up 4. (try),” Guo says.He is determined to turn his farm into 5. organic one,cultivating fresh fruit and vegetables with the same flavours as those from his childhood memories.
“Growing tasty and healthy food 6. (be) my dream since I was a teenager.I know 7. challenging it can be,but if you take the soil 8. (serious),I believe it will pay off,” Guo says.He adds that farming is not a business that can make quick money,but for him,it has become an uplifting activity that brings back memories of spending time on the farm with 9. (he) parents as a child.Guo’s passion for organic farming and commitment to producing healthy food will surely inspire more young people to explore 10. (sustain) agriculture.
[语篇导读] 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了一个29岁的青年在安徽省合肥市郊外努力实现有机农业梦想的故事。
1.【答案】 located
【解析】 考查过去分词。句中已有谓语动词works,设空处应用非谓语动词,locate和farm之间是逻辑上的被动关系,应用过去分词形式作后置定语。故填located。
2.【答案】 without
【解析】 考查介词。根据下文可知,此处表示“没有”,应用介词without。故填without。
3.【答案】 leaves
【解析】 考查名词复数。谓语were being eaten提示主语应用复数形式,leaf意为“叶子”,为可数名词,此处表示“蔬菜叶子”,应用复数形式。故填leaves。
4.【答案】 trying
【解析】 考查现在分词。give up doing sth意为“放弃做某事”,为固定搭配。故填trying。
5.【答案】 an
【解析】 考查冠词。此处泛指“一个有机农场”,应用不定冠词,且organic以元音音素开头。故填an。
6.【答案】 has been
【解析】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语since I was a teenager可知,主句应用现在完成时,主语是动名词短语,表示单数意义,谓语动词用单数形式。故填has been。
7.【答案】 how
【解析】 考查宾语从句。设空处引导宾语从句,结合句意可知,此处应用连接副词how引导,修饰形容词challenging。故填how。
8.【答案】 seriously
【解析】 考查副词。设空处修饰动词take,应用副词seriously作状语,take sth seriously意为“认真对待某事(物)”。故填seriously。
9.【答案】 his
【解析】 考查代词。设空处修饰名词parents,应用形容词性物主代词。故填his。
10.【答案】 sustainable
【解析】 考查形容词。设空处修饰名词agriculture,应用形容词sustainable作定语。故填sustainable。
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Unit 2 Onwards and upwards
题组训练
(限时35分钟 总分47.5分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
Every day we read about how we should find our purpose and pursue it throughout our lives in order to find meaning and contentment.There are even scientific studies that show people who view their work as a calling rather than just a career or a job have a higher life and work satisfaction.
So,what exactly is this calling
I’ve personally struggled with this concept for many years.I knew that happiness not only came from a present state of joy,but also from the pursuit of an objective that gave me something to pursue.
And as I reflected on these feelings of emptiness and boredom that had arisen despite my successes,I realised something.Meaning and satisfaction come from a personal devotion to what we do and the intrinsic (固有的) fulfillment we get from it.It has nothing to do with financial gain,social advancement or any other type of external reward or motivation.It is about doing something that we love.It is about focusing our efforts and spending our time on passions that light the spark inside of us and allow us to share with the world the unique gifts we possess.
I had never before stopped to think about what I found intrinsically rewarding or fulfilling.Financial gain and external recognition were pretty much the only drivers I knew.More so,I thought this calling meant having one passion we were born with to pursue relentlessly (不懈地).
I spent some years trying to find this long-lost purpose of mine.I discovered passions I had no idea I even had during that time.Yet,I wasn’t sure how to make them into my life purpose.I searched for an answer but couldn’t find it.It wasn’t until I came to understand the truths about our purpose in life that I was able to find my place in this world.
Our purpose can consist of various things that make us feel alive.As we grow and evolve throughout the different stages in our lives,we may discover new passions and desires that change our sense of purpose and calling.
We all have a longing for lives that give meaning to our existence.
The difference lies in how we go about accomplishing this.We must each find our own “shine” and then shine on.
[语篇导读]本文是议论文。文章主要探讨了人活着的意义,作者倡导坚持不懈地追求自己的使命。
( )1.According to the passage,the calling refers to .
[A] one’s view about careers
[B] a task one has to carry out
[C] a life-long career one chooses
[D] a strong desire or sense of duty to do a job
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句以及第三段最后一句可知,这里的calling指的是强烈的工作欲望或责任感。故选D。
( )2.Which of the following belong(s) to the author’s previous drivers for finding fulfillment
[A] Financial gain and external recognition.
[B] Pursuing passions relentlessly.
[C] Discovering new passions.
[D] Finding purpose in life.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段第二句可知,作者以前寻找满足感的驱动因素是经济收益和外部认可。故选A。
( )3.What is the real purpose in life according to the author
[A] Trying to do everything that you can.
[B] Trying to achieve your ambitious goals.
[C] Doing meaningful things with your passion.
[D] Doing something that can be successful easily.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“It is about doing...the unique gifts we possess.”可知,在作者看来,生活的真正目的是用激情做有意义的事情。故选C。
( )4.What conclusion can be drawn from the passage
[A] It’s wise to give up discovering our one true passion.
[B] It’s useless to pursue financial gain and external recognition.
[C] It’s necessary to find our own calling and pursue it with vigor.
[D] It’s important to share our passion with the world without stopping.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据全文尤其是最后一段的内容可知,从本文我们可以总结出,我们每个人都要找到自己的使命,并充满活力地追求它。故选C。
B
(2025·八省联考)
Jane Jacobs spent her working life advancing a distinct vision of the city—in particular focusing on what makes a successful urban community.At the heart of her vision is the idea that urban life should be an energetic and rich affair,whereby people are able to interact with one another in dense (稠密) and exciting urban environments.She prefers disorder to order,walking to driving,and diversity to uniformity.
For Jacobs,urban communities are organic beings that should be left to grow and change by themselves and not be subject to the grand plans of so-called experts and officials.The best judges of how a city should be—and how it should develop—are the local residents themselves.Jacobs argues that urban communities are best placed to understand how their city functions,
because city life is created and sustained through their various interactions.
Jacobs notes that the built form of a city is crucial to the life of an urban community,especially the sidewalks.The streets in which people live should be a tight pattern of crossed sidewalks,which allow people to meet,talk,and get to know one another.Such a complex but ultimately enriching set of encounters helps individuals know their neighbours and neighbourhood better.
Diversity and mixed-use of space are also,for Jacobs,key elements of this urban form.The commercial,business,and residential elements of a city should not be separated out but instead be side by side,to allow for greater integration of people.There should also be a diversity of old and new buildings,and people’s interactions should determine how buildings get used and reused.
Finally,urban communities grow better in places where a critical mass of people live,work,and interact.Such high-density spaces are,she feels,
engines of creativity and vitality.They are also safe places to be,because the higher density means that there are more “eyes on the street”:
Shopkeepers and locals who know their area and maintain a close watch over the neighbourhood.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了Jacobs在她的职业生涯中致力于推进独特的城市愿景,尤其关注是什么造就了一个成功的城市社区。
( )5.What does Jacobs find most important for a successful urban community
[A] Efficient public transport.
[B] Strong interaction between people.
[C] Uniform style of buildings.
[D] A comparatively large population.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“At the heart of her vision...and exciting urban environments.”可知,Jacobs认为对于一个成功的城市社区来说,人与人之间有很强的互动是最重要的。故选B。
( )6.Who does Jacobs think should make decisions on urban development
[A] Local residents.
[B] Government officials.
[C] City planners.
[D] Construction workers.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段可知,Jacobs认为对城市发展做出决定的应该是当地居民。故选A。
( )7.How does Jacobs suggest sidewalks be built
[A] Lined with plants.
[B] Painted with clear signs.
[C] Tightly connected.
[D] Convenient for the old.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The streets in which people live...and neighbourhood better.”可知,Jacobs建议修建紧密相连的人行道。故选C。
( )8.According to Jacobs,the “eyes on the street” bring a sense of
.
[A] pride [B] comfort
[C] security [D] urgency
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They are also safe places to be...over the neighbourhood.”可知,Jacobs认为,“eyes on the street”给人带来一种安全的感觉。故选C。
Ⅱ.七选五(每题2.5分,共12.5分)
(2024-2025学年广西南宁期中检测)
Have you ever sat in front of a blank canvas (画布),just out of ideas and feeling completely uninspired 1. The good news is that as an artist you can develop that ability.
A
The best way is to have as many experiences as possible.The more experiences you have,the more ideas will flow to your artwork.2. If you want to draw birds,you must watch how they move,discuss them with knowledgeable professionals and view other artists’ works of the same subject.It’ll boost your creativity towards what you wish to paint.
B
Making notes of your thoughts and reactions can also be a useful tool.Some artists feel content simply by drawing their reactions and emotions,
but others find more understanding in their experiences by recording things to later process.3.
Join an art community and reach out to those like-minded.4.
Surrounding yourself with fellow art lovers will push you to explore diverse areas of the art world.Remember that such experiences are fuel for creativity.
F
D
5. You just need to know how to develop that creativity intentionally.It’s a skill that takes attention,but once cultivated,it can enable you to create more impressive works of art.
E
A.Creativity doesn’t always come naturally.
B.Plus,you need to investigate the experiences.
C.New ideas can give a whole fresh meaning to life.
D.Ask them how they exercise and enhance creativity.
E.Learning how to be more creative in art couldn’t be easier.
F.Carry a journal around and take down what catches your eye.
G.We have the false impression that artists are simply born with talents.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了艺术家如何通过丰富体验、记录感悟、加入艺术社区来激发和培养创造力。
1.【解析】 根据设空处前一句可知,艺术家有时会遇到创作瓶颈,感到没有灵感。设空处后一句是关于可以培养创造力的观点,A项承上启下,符合语境。故选A。
2. 【解析】 设空处前一句提到,最好的办法是有尽可能多的体验。你拥有的体验越多,你的艺术作品就会有越多的想法。由此可知,体验对于艺术创作的重要性。设空处顺接前文,进一步阐述如何从这些体验中获得灵感。B项中的experiences是上文该词的复现,符合语境。故选B。
3. 【解析】 设空处前的内容提到,记下你的想法和反应也是一个有用的工具。一些艺术家仅仅通过描绘他们的反应和情感就感到满足,但另一些艺术家通过记录事物到后来的过程中,在他们的体验中找到更多的理解。由此可知,需要记录下自己的想法和反应,F项承接上文,符合语境。故选F。
4. 【解析】 设空处前的内容提到,鼓励艺术家加入艺术社区,与志同道合的人交流。由此可知,设空处需要提出一个与这一建议相关的行动步骤。D项中的them指代前文中的“those like-minded”,承接前文,符合语境。故选D。
5. 【解析】 设空处后的内容提到,你只需要知道如何有意识地培养这种创造力。这是一种需要注意的技能,一旦培养,它可以让你创造出更令人印象深刻的艺术作品。由此可知,艺术家的创造力是可以通过各种方法来培养的。因此设空处需要总结这些观点,并强调创造力是一个可以有意培养的技能。E项符合语境。故选E。
Ⅲ.语法填空(每题1.5分,共15分)
More young people are trying their hand at farming the soil.Guo,29,
works in a vegetable greenhouse on his organic farm 1. (locate) in the suburban district of Hefei,Anhui Province.It is the eighth time that Guo has failed to grow vegetables 2. using chemicals.Despite trying various homemade pest solutions,such as plant ash and mixtures of pepper and alcohol,the vegetable 3. (leaf) were still being eaten by insects.“I will not give up 4. (try),” Guo says.He is determined to turn his farm into 5. organic one,cultivating fresh fruit and vegetables with the same flavours as those from his childhood memories.
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“Growing tasty and healthy food 6. (be) my dream since I was a teenager.I know 7. challenging it can be,but if you take the soil 8. (serious),I believe it will pay off,” Guo says.He adds that farming is not a business that can make quick money,but for him,it has become an uplifting activity that brings back memories of spending time on the farm with 9. (he) parents as a child.Guo’s passion for organic farming and commitment to producing healthy food will surely inspire more young people to explore 10. (sustain) agriculture.
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[语篇导读] 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了一个29岁的青年在安徽省合肥市郊外努力实现有机农业梦想的故事。
1.【解析】 考查过去分词。句中已有谓语动词works,设空处应用非谓语动词,locate和farm之间是逻辑上的被动关系,应用过去分词形式作后置定语。故填located。
2.【解析】 考查介词。根据下文可知,此处表示“没有”,应用介词without。故填without。
3.【解析】 考查名词复数。谓语were being eaten提示主语应用复数形式,
leaf意为“叶子”,为可数名词,此处表示“蔬菜叶子”,应用复数形式。故填leaves。
4.【解析】 考查现在分词。give up doing sth意为“放弃做某事”,为固定搭配。故填trying。
5.【解析】 考查冠词。此处泛指“一个有机农场”,应用不定冠词,且organic以元音音素开头。故填an。
6.【解析】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语since I was a teenager可知,主句应用现在完成时,主语是动名词短语,表示单数意义,谓语动词用单数形式。故填has been。
7.【解析】 考查宾语从句。设空处引导宾语从句,结合句意可知,此处应用连接副词how引导,修饰形容词challenging。故填how。
8.【解析】 考查副词。设空处修饰动词take,应用副词seriously作状语,
take sth seriously意为“认真对待某事(物)”。故填seriously。
9.【解析】 考查代词。设空处修饰名词parents,应用形容词性物主代词。故填his。
10.【解析】 考查形容词。设空处修饰名词agriculture,应用形容词sustainable作定语。故填sustainable。
