单元素养测评卷(四)
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第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: Would you like to go camping with Peter and me during the summer vacation
M: I’d like to. But I’m going to London to visit my parents with some friends.
Text 2
M: We’ve got three women researchers in our group: Mary, Betty and Helen. Do you know them
W: Sure. Mary is active and sociable. Betty is the most talkative woman I’ve ever met. But guess what Helen’s just the opposite.
Text 3
W: I’ve been fed up with my laptop. This was top of the line when I bought it, but it’s started to slow down.
M: Well, you’d better replace it with a new one for more efficient work.
Text 4
M: What do you think of this grape wine
W: It’s to my taste, but I’m just not sure if it is worth the price.
Text 5
M: I bought this suit yesterday but they’re too small. I’d like to return it.
W: No problem, sir. You also bought a shirt yesterday. What about the shirt
M: I’ll keep it. Oh! Someone must have left this hat on that chair.
Text 6
W: Hello.
M: Hello, Carol. It’s Mike. We were given a letter last week about the geography field trip. I just want to remind you that it needs to be signed by your parents and that it should be handed in by tomorrow.
W: Are we leaving on Sunday or Monday for the trip
M: All the information is given in the letter. Final details will be posted on the notice board on Friday morning, the day after tomorrow.
W: OK. Thank you, Mike.
M: You’re welcome.
Text 7
W: David, I called your place last night. But you didn’t answer the phone. Were you out
M: Yes. I went out at six o’clock and didn’t return until half past eight.
W: Did you go to a movie
M: No. I’m a member of the Georgetown Book Club now. We meet every Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm.
W: So where do you usually meet
M: At the Georgetown Neighbourhood Library branch of DC Public Library.
W: What do you usually do
M: We primarily discuss recent literary fiction titles and the occasional nonfiction titles. You love reading, don’t you
W: Yes, I do. And I really want to learn more about the club. Can you tell me more about it
M: Well, why not call Lucy at 202-727-0232 She works for the starter of the club and can give you detailed information.
W: Good idea, David.
Text 8
W: I heard that you would not like to start college this year.
M: No. I want to take a year off.
W: Then what will you do Travelling to Alaska
M: No. I had planned to work in my uncle’s company in Washington but I changed my mind because I happened to read an ad for volunteers.
W: Do you mean you want to volunteer
M: Yes. The ad says volunteers are wanted to work in Utah to protect desert plants and animals. I think this is an excellent chance for me. Have you got any volunteering experiences
W: I once volunteered to protect sea creatures. And I also volunteered to teach in a primary school. Those are unforgettable experiences. Through volunteering, you make a difference not only to the world, but also to yourself.
M: I am already expecting my first volunteering experience.
W: Have you filed the application
M: Yes. And fortunately, it was approved.
W: When are you expected to start your work
M: I will start to work from October 1st this year to June 30th next year, with a two-week vacation in December, when I can reunite with my family.
Text 9
W: Hi, Harry, what’s new
M: Where have you been I’ve been trying to get in touch with you for days.
W: I went to New York on business. What’s up
M: I’m out of work.
W: How come You told me it was a good job and you would do it well a month ago. Why did this happen suddenly
M: It’s a long story. In a word, I didn’t do a good job.
W: What are you going to do now
M: I’m trying to find a job as soon as possible. Nicole doesn’t know yet. I didn’t tell her. I spent the past three days at the coffee shop next to your office. She thought I went to work as usual.
W: That’s not the way to solve the problem. Have you ever searched for a job on the Internet
M: Of course, I have. But I wasn’t able to get any of the jobs that I am interested in.
W: Listen. Maybe you could go home and tell Nicole about this. I’m sure she’ll understand.
M: I just don’t know how to bring it up…Well, she has the right to know anyway.
Text 10
W: Hi, fellow workers. I have some surprising news to report. I have just come from the house agency and it seems that the owner of this place has decided not to continue to rent the house after November, sorry, I’m wrong, after December of this year. Unfortunately, that means that Burnside Cafe will have to move. Now I know that we have been at this place for over 20 years and the move will certainly raise a number of challenges. First, I’m going to have to find a suitable new place. Of course I’ll be looking to keep us in the same area, hopefully somewhere right here in this neighbourhood. I hope I can get that done by September. After finding a suitable place, the move itself will also be a headache. There are so many things that could go wrong. But all those difficulties can be overcome. Although we’ll face some tough times over the next few months, I know I can look forward to everyone’s complete cooperation. With your help, Burnside Cafe can reopen better than ever.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章旨在向读者推荐几本图画书,并提供具体的购买信息。
21.A 细节理解题。由文章第一段中“From now on, every book is sold at a 10% discount!”以及全文内容可知,最便宜的书售价11美元,购买两本的话,折后价为11*2*90%=19.8 (美元)。故选A。
22.D 细节理解题。由文章The Friend Ship by Kat Yeh, illustrated by Chuck Groenink部分中“This clever play on words makes for a heart-warming story of truth—that sometimes friends are right in front of us.”可知,这本书揭示了一个温暖的真理——有时候朋友就在我们面前。这个故事是由Kat Yeh写的。故选D。
23.D 细节理解题。由文章Dill & Bizzy Opposite Day by Nora Ericson, illustrated by Lisa Ericson部分中“I love the illustrations, and they really capture the charm of each of these two characters—a bird and a duck—who are best friends.”可知,作者特别喜欢Dill & Bizzy Opposite Day的插图。故选D。
B
【文章大意】 这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了15岁的纳林·卡马特因为无法参加评审展览而受挫,但这激发了他为更多年轻艺术家提供展示机会的决心,在父母的支持下,他创办了Little EGG Gallery。
24. C 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“By the time Nalin Kamat was 13, the Toronto teen was well on his way to becoming a working artist.”和第二段“That’s when he hit an obstacle, discovering in the very last line of a multi-page application that the minimum age for submission was 18.”可知,纳林因为年龄问题而无法获得参加评审展览的资格。故选C。
25.D 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“‘I thought it’d be really cool if I could provide the opportunity to more young artists,’ says Nalin, now 15. With the support of his parents, in January 2023, Nalin rented a storefront and founded Little EGG Gallery, which is now profitable enough to make ends meet by charging a small hanging fee for any displayed work.”可知,他创办Little EGG Gallery的目的是给年轻艺术家提供一个展示才华的舞台。故选D。
26.A 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“That rejection became a motivation for creation…which is now profitable enough to make ends meet by charging a small hanging fee for any displayed work.”和第四段“…a strong young artist with a really excellent idea—creating a space for showing the natural genius of young people. It was a void(空白) in the art world.”可知,纳林想要为更多的年轻艺术家提供机会,于是他租了一个店面并创办了Little EGG Gallery,这是一个创新的想法,因此可以用groundbreaking (开创性的)来形容他的想法。故选A。
27.B 推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是由文章倒数第二段“…a strong young artist with a really excellent idea—creating a space for showing the natural genius of young people. It was a void(空白) in the art world.”可知,纳林在13岁时就举办了自己的画展,并且因为无法参加评审展览而创办了Little EGG Gallery来展示年轻艺术家的作品,结合格里芬的评价可知,他具有创造力并且对艺术很投入,因此选项B最符合他的特点。故选B。
C
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文,主要介绍了关于大脑左右半球功能的研究。过去人们认为 “右脑” 的人更有创造力,“左脑” 的人更有逻辑性,这种观点源于20世纪50年代Roger Sperry的研究,但当时的研究存在局限性。如今,随着技术进步,研究人员可以通过MRI等工具对大脑进行成像,研究发现大脑的大多数功能并非完全由某一侧半球控制,而是相互关联的,从而否定了之前关于左右脑功能的片面观点。
28.A 推理判断题。根据原文第二段“Sperry’s research changed how we thought our brain worked. But the idea of right-versus-left brain skills also caught people’s imaginations. An article based on Sperry’s work claimed that skills such as musical ability were controlled entirely by the right brain. In this way, important research gave way to assumption.” (Sperry的研究改变了我们对大脑工作方式的看法。但是右脑与左脑技能的观点也激发了人们的想象。一篇基于Sperry研究的文章声称像音乐能力这样的技能完全由右脑控制。就这样,重要的研究被假设所取代。)可知,重要的研究被假设所取代,由此可推理出Sperry的研究在一定程度上误导了当时的研究者,故选A项。
29.C 细节理解题。根据原文第三段“Now, researchers have several tools that can image the working brain. One is magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. It can track blood flow in the brain.” (现在,研究人员有几种可以对工作中的大脑成像的工具。其中一个是磁共振成像,即MRI。它可以追踪大脑中的血流。)可知,现代大脑研究进步的关键是技术进步,例如磁共振成像这种工具的出现,故选C项。
30.A 推理判断题。根据原文最后一段“‘That disproved the idea that only the right half is at work when you perform music or create art. Activity is very, very distributed because both sides of the brain have a lot to offer,’ says Diana Sarko, a researcher at Southern Illinois University.” (“这就证明了在进行音乐或艺术创作时只有右脑在工作的观点是错误的。活动是非常非常分散的,因为大脑的两边都有很大作用,”南伊利诺伊大学的研究人员Diana Sarko说道。)可知,现代研究反驳了之前基于Sperry研究得出的一些结论,由此可推理出Diana Sarko对Sperry的“分脑”研究持否定态度,故选A项。
31.B 主旨大意题。根据第一段“People sometimes describe those who are more creative as being ‘right-brained’, and those who are more logical as ‘left-brained’. This became a very popular idea about how the brain works. But it isn’t really true.” (人们有时会将更具创造力的人描述为“右脑型”,而将更具逻辑性的人描述为“左脑型”。这种关于大脑工作方式的观点一度非常流行。但实际上,这并不是真的。)、第三段“Now, researchers have several tools that can image the working brain. One is magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. It can track blood flow in the brain.”以及最后一段“‘That disproved the idea that only the right half is at work when you perform music or create art. Activity is very, very distributed because both sides of the brain have a lot to offer,’ says Diana Sarko, a researcher at Southern Illinois University.”可知,文章开篇提出“左脑型”和“右脑型”的大脑工作理论,然后讲述了这一理论的起源以及现代研究发现大脑各部分是相互联系的,从而推翻了旧理论,B项 ( “右脑型”还是“左脑型” 再思考一下!)适合做本文标题,故选B项。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇议论文。作者在文章中批驳了当前的唯数据论现象,分析了人们喜欢数据的原因以及定量研究的缺点。
32.A 推理判断题。在第一段“‘Big Data’ is considered even more reliable as it consists of very large amounts of information. Percentiles are considered hard evidence, even if the conclusions drawn from the data don’t mean a whole lot. For example, ‘40 percent of adults say they use Instagram and about three in ten report using Pinterest or LinkedIn,’ a Pew Research Centre survey reported in April 2021. Is that a lot or a little I don’t know, but the numbers are seemingly presented as being significant in some way.”(“大数据”被认为更可靠,因为它包含了大量的信息。百分位数值被认为是确凿的证据,即使从数据中得出的结论并不意味着很多。例如,皮尤研究中心在2021年4月的一项调查显示,“40%的成年人说他们使用Instagram,大约十分之三的人说他们使用Pinterest或LinkedIn。”这是多还是少 我不知道,但这些数字似乎在某种程度上很重要。)中作者以皮尤研究中心在2021年4月的一项调查结果为例,说明尽管百分位数值被认为是确凿的证据,但是从数据中得出的结论并没有多大意义,这项调查结果中所给出的数据在某种程度上似乎很重要,但是作者不清楚这些数字是多还是少;由此可知,作者认为皮尤研究中心2021发布的调查结果会造成一些困惑,人们不清楚里面的数字意味着什么。故选A。
33.D 词义猜测题。根据第一段“We are living in an age in which data is strongly favoured, especially when it’s reported in the media.” (我们生活在一个数据非常受欢迎的时代,尤其是在媒体报道数据的时候。)可知,在这个数据时代,数据特别受欢迎;由第二段中画线词的下文“One might repeatedly see something with his/her own eyes, but ironically (讽刺地), in this era of data, it matters little. Observations and any conclusions drawn, even by experts in a relevant field, have been downgraded to ‘personal perspectives’, even though they are based on real, documented behaviour.”(一个人可能会反复地亲眼看到一些东西,但讽刺的是,在这个数据时代,这已经无关紧要了。观察和得出的任何结论,即使是由相关领域的专家得出的,也被降级为“个人观点”,即使它们是基于真实的、有记录的行为。)可知,作者认为这非常具有讽刺性;由此可推知,画线词所在句“Meanwhile, unless an argument is ‘data-based’, it is considered flimsy.”(与此同时,除非一个论点是“基于数据的”,否则它被认为是不可信的。)中画线词flimsy指“没有说服力的,不可信的”,与unpersuasive“没有说服力的”意思一致。故选D。
34.B 段落大意题。文章倒数第二段“The many weaknesses associated with quantitative research should not be ignored, either. There are numerous ways to design a study and gather findings, each one likely to produce different results. The move to online research has made findings much more questionable, as nothing got from the Internet should be taken too seriously. Besides, how questions are both asked and answered is highly subjective and dependent on many variables.”(与定量研究相关的许多缺点也不应被忽视。设计研究和收集发现的方法有很多,每一种方法都可能产生不同的结果。转向网络研究使得研究结果更加可疑,因为从互联网上得到的任何东西都不应该太当真。此外,如何提问和回答问题是高度主观的,取决于许多变量。)指出定量研究有许多不应忽视的缺点,多种研究方法会产生不同的结果、基于网络的研究结果也不可靠、提问和回答问题是高度主观的,取决于许多变量;由此可知,倒数第二段主要阐述了定量研究的缺点。故选B。
35.A 推理判断题。在最后一段“Why do we love data so much Words are imprecise and have multiple meanings, while numbers are precise and definitive, a big reason why we put so much faith and trust in data regardless of its source. To legitimize (证明……有理) this post, note that 88.6 percent of what I’ve said is true.”(为什么我们如此热爱数据 文字是不精确的,有多种含义,而数字是精确的、明确的,这是我们如此信任数据的一个重要原因,而不管它的来源是什么。为了证明这篇文章有理,请注意我所说的88.6%是真的。)中作者首先阐述了我们如此热爱信任数据是因为数字是精确的、明确的;文章是一篇驳论文,批驳了当前的唯数据论,作者在结尾时却运用数据(强调文章中所说的88.6%是真的)来证明所写的这篇文章有理;作为说理类文章,如何能给出一个确切的关于真实性的数字,因此作者在结尾运用了反讽的写作手法。故选A。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了情绪智力的概念、重要性、表现形式以及提高情绪智力的方法,旨在向读者解释和阐述情绪智力的相关知识。
36.D 根据空前内容“Developing emotional intelligence is important for personal growth and success.”(发展情绪智力对个人成长和成功至关重要。)可知,发展情绪智力非常重要。选项D (它能在很多方面改善你的健康和幸福感。)延续上文内容,指出发展情绪智力很重要,能在很多方面改善健康和幸福感。同时与空后的 (例如,具有高情绪智力的学生往往能更好地管理负面情绪。)例子内容相符。故选D。
37.F 根据空前内容“Other benefits of having high emotional intelligence include being better able to manage the social world around you. High emotional intelligence helps you to form better relationships with others. It involves being able to deal with stress, communicate effectively, and build healthy connections with friends and family.”(具有高情绪智力的其他好处包括能够更好地管理你周围的社会世界。高情绪智力有助于你与他人建立更好的关系。它包括能够应对压力、有效沟通和与朋友和家人建立健康关系的能力。)可知,具有高情绪智力能够更好地与人相处。选项F (它也有助于改善你在工作中与他人的人际关系。)是对“与朋友和家人建立健康关系”的进一步拓展,总结了情绪智力能改善人际关系这一好处,其中also是提示词,表明继续说明好处。故选F。
38.G 根据空前“They often show empathy(同理心).”(他们经常表现出同理心。)以及空后“They are skilled at communication and resolving conflict between people in a constructive way.”可推测,空处需要描述具有高情绪智力的人的其他特点。选项G (他们擅长察觉和分享他人的心理状态。)是对上文这些人的同理心进行进一步解释,并且引出下文提到的“他们擅长沟通和以建设性的方式解决人与人之间的冲突。”这一特点。故选G。
39.C 空处为段首句,为本段主要内容。根据下文“It consists of figuring out and accepting all of your sensations, regulating yourself effectively, thinking from the point of others, managing relationships between different people with care, and dealing with changes and failures.”(它包括弄清楚并接受你所有的感觉,有效地调节自己,从别人的角度思考,小心地管理不同人之间的关系,以及应对变化和失败。)可知,本段主要讲述了情绪智力的一些表现方法。选项C (情绪智力包括一些关键技能。)与下文内容相符。故选C。
40.A 根据空前“There are many ways you can increase your emotional intelligence.”(有很多方法可以提高你的情绪智力。)可知,本段讲述的是提高情绪智力的方法。选项A (自我意识是关键。)延续上文内容,指出想要提高情绪智力,自我意识是关键。同时与下文 (所以想想你自己的情绪以及它们是如何影响你的行动的。)内容上保持一致。故选A。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了一个关于宽恕的故事,表明了善行可以产生多米诺骨牌效应。
41.D 根据下文“As their post gained attention online, the very people they had least…to see again turned up.”和“Shocked at their…choice to return to the shop…”可知,Claire和Larry的花店外的栅栏上被人涂鸦,在他们将这件事情发布到网上后,涂鸦的人主动找上门来认错,这才是真正让人感到震惊的事情。故选D。sorrow悲伤; pressure压力; guilt内疚; shock令人震惊的事。
42.A 根据第一段中“…discover that someone had graffitied (涂鸦) a fence outside their shop.”和上文the graffiti on their property可推知,有人在自己店外的栅栏上涂鸦,这是令人生气的事情。故选A。annoying令人生气的,令人恼火的; embarrassing令人尴尬的; confusing令人困惑的; exciting令人兴奋的。
43.B 根据下文可知,Claire和Larry并没有选择报警,而是在网上分享此事,并解释说受此启发,他们想要召集画家在栅栏上画个壁画。由此可推知,他们采取一种更积极乐观的方式对待此事。故选B。adventurous有冒险精神的; positive积极乐观的; realistic现实的; pessimistic悲观的。
44.C 根据上文可知,花店外的栅栏上被乱涂乱画,结合常识可知,正常的情况下应该报警,但店主Claire和Larry没有这样做。故选C。customer顾客; manager经理; police警察; consultant顾问。
45.A 根据上文“…to discover that someone had graffitied (涂鸦) a fence outside their shop.”和下文“…to give the fence an update with a mural (壁画).”可推知,Claire和Larry想在栅栏上画上壁画是受涂鸦的启发。故选A。inspire启发; persuade劝说; require需要,要求; permit允许。
46.C 根据下文“…looking for someone who has a talent for painting.”可知,他们要寻找的是有绘画天赋的艺术家。故选C。neighbour邻居; doctor医生; artist艺术家; client顾客。
47.C 根据上文“…to give the fence an update with a mural (壁画).”和“…looking for someone who has a talent for painting.”可知,Claire和Larry想在栅栏上画上壁画,而有绘画天赋的艺术家“正是”他们所需要的。故选C。frequently经常地; eventually最终; exactly正是; gradually逐渐地。
48.B 根据上文“…to give the fence an update with a mural (壁画).”可知,Claire和Larry想用壁画来装点栅栏,这是对社区环境的美化。故选B。clarify阐明; beautify美化; simplify简化; identify识别。
49.D 根据下文“Shocked at their…choice to return to the shop, Claire and Larry instantly chose forgiveness.”可知,那几个在Claire和Larry的店外的栅栏上涂鸦的少年出现了,Claire和Larry没想到他们会主动上门来认错,这几个犯了错的少年是他们最没料到会见到的人。故选D。arrange安排; promise承诺; refuse拒绝; expect预料。
50.A 根据下文“The teens looked terrified…”可知,走进花店的是三个青少年。故选A。teenager青少年; painter画家; journalist新闻记者; chef大厨。
51.A 根据上文“The teens looked terrified…”和下文“…they found the courage to…for graffitiing the fence and they promised to repaint it.”可知,尽管他们感到害怕,但仍然勇敢地找到Claire和Larry并承诺重新粉刷栅栏,上下文有转折关系,用连词but连接。故选A。
52.B 根据下文“…Claire and Larry instantly chose forgiveness.”可知,三个少年向Claire和Larry道歉。故选B。apply申请; apologize道歉; prepare准备; stand站立,忍受。
53.D 根据上文“The teens looked terrified…they found the courage to…for graffitiing the fence…”可知,三个少年尽管感到害怕,但仍勇敢地来向Claire和Larry道歉,所以Claire和Larry对他们的勇敢选择感到惊讶。故选D。proud骄傲的; selfless无私的; modest谦虚的; brave勇敢的。
54.C 根据上文“…they promised to repaint it.”可知,三个少年承诺重新粉刷栅栏,所以涂鸦被覆盖。故选C。give out分发; wear out磨损; paint over刷油漆覆盖; pack up收拾行李。
55.A 根据上文“…Claire and Larry decided to take a more…way instead of calling the…”和“…Claire and Larry instantly chose forgiveness.”可知,Claire和Larry夫妇宽容地处理了涂鸦事件,并大方地原谅了三个少年,所以,慈善组织被这对夫妇的事情所感动,决定免费为他们创作壁画。故选A。touch感动,触动; amuse消遣,娱乐; defeat击败; disturb打扰。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道,主要讲的是一款以《西游记》为背景的AAA级游戏《黑神话:悟空》的成功与意义。
56.appealing 考查非谓语动词。句中谓语是has been adapted,空格处用非谓语动词,Journey to the West和appeal之间是主谓关系,因此空格处用现在分词形式表主动,作状语。故填appealing。
57.its 考查代词。修饰名词短语narrative and characters,需用形容词性物主代词。故填its。
58.a 考查冠词。label为可数名词,此处表示泛指,且label发音以辅音音素开头,需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
plained 考查动词时态。空处作谓语,结合时间状语in the past可知,使用一般过去时。故填complained。
60.to produce 考查非谓语动词。修饰名词inability,需用动词不定式作后置定语。故填to produce。
61.respectively 考查副词。空格处用副词respectively修饰动词originated,作状语,respectively意为“分别”。故填respectively。
62.maker 考查名词。由the和of可知,空格处用名词作同位语,Game Science是游戏的制造者,空格处意为“制造者”,是maker,且这是一家制造者,空格处用单数。故填maker。
63.that/which 考查定语从句。空格处引导的是限制性定语从句,从句中缺少主语,先行词game world是游戏世界,指物,因此空格处用关系代词that/which。故填that/which。
64.in 考查介词。succeed in为固定搭配,意为“在……成功”。故填in。
65.delighted 考查形容词。空格处用形容词作状语,修饰主语spokesperson用说明人心理状态的-ed结尾的形容词delighted,意为“高兴的”。故填delighted。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a student studying in London. I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer for the Chinese painting exhibition to be held in your art gallery.
I think I am qualified for this job, because I have a wide knowledge of Chinese paintings. In addition, I am fluent in both Chinese and English, which contributes to introducing Chinese paintings. If lucky enough to be chosen as a volunteer, I can show visitors around the gallery and get them to know more about Chinese paintings.
I would be very grateful if you could offer me the opportunity. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,主要讲述了Travis因自己的画作被老师误解而感到伤心,最终在母亲的帮助下澄清误会,并在老师的指导下取得进步的故事。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“Travis感到震惊和心碎。”可知,第一段可描写Travis受到打击后的心理状态以及他回家向妈妈倾诉的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“第二天,Travis和妈妈一起来了学校。”可知,第二段可描写第二天Travis和他的妈妈来到学校,妈妈向Mr Mackings解释情况,最终误会解除。
2.续写线索:心情沉重—向母亲倾诉—母亲安慰—澄清误会—师生和解—绘画进步
One possible version:
Travis was shocked and heartbroken. A burst of sorrow swallowing him(独立主格结构), he dragged his heavy legs. Mr Mackings’ misunderstanding weighed on his mind, making him absent-minded in class(现在分词作状语). It was a relief when the school bell rang(时间状语从句). He walked home slowly as the dark clouds rolled across the sky(时间状语从句). At the sight of his mother, so depressed was he (部分倒装结构) that he failed to contain his sadness(结果状语从句), bitter tears streaming down(独立主格结构). He choked up as he told her what had happened(宾语从句). Having learned everything(现在分词作状语), his mother took a long breath and said firmly, “Don’t worry, dear. I will clarify it.”
The next day, Travis came to school along with his mother. She explained how deep love Travis had for painting and his devotion to this artwork. Only then did Mr Mackings realize (部分倒装结构) what a silly mistake he had made(感叹句). Deep guilt consuming him(独立主格结构), he genuinely reached out his hands, “I am terribly sorry. May I have the honour to have your painting back ” A bright smile bloomed as Travis handed it back(时间状语从句). The following years saw his incredible progress in painting under his teacher’s guidance(无灵主语句).单元素养测评卷(四)
Unit 4
(时间:120分钟 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。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 is the man going to do during the summer vacation
A.Go camping. B.Visit his parents.
C.Visit his friends in London.
( )2.What does the woman think of Helen
A.Quiet. B.Sociable. C.Talkative.
( )3.What does the man suggest
A.Repairing the laptop. B.Buying a new laptop.
C.Using the laptop less.
( )4.What does the woman think of the wine
A.It’s a bit expensive.
B.It’s not her cup of tea.
C.It’s tasty and cheap.
( )5.What will the man keep
A.A hat. B.A shirt. C.A suit.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
( )6.Why does the man call the woman
A.To remind her of the letter about a trip.
B.To invite her parents to a trip.
C.To ask her to hand in the report tomorrow.
( )7.When does the conversation take place
A.On Sunday. B.On Friday. C.On Wednesday.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
( )8.When did David come back last night
A.At 6:00 pm. B.At 7:00 pm. C.At 8:30 pm.
( )9.Why did David go out last night
A.To have some discussions.
B.To read in a library.
C.To watch a movie.
( )10.What does David suggest the woman do
A.Apply to work for the club.
B.Contact Lucy for more information.
C.Learn more about the neighbourhood.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
( )11.Where will the man work
A.In Alaska. B.In Washington. C.In Utah.
( )12.What will the man do as a volunteer
A.Protect sea animals.
B.Protect desert creatures.
C.Teach in a primary school.
( )13.When will the man have a vacation
A.In June. B.In October. C.In December.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
( )14.What do we know about the man
A.He has been to New York.
B.He has lost his job.
C.He is on business.
( )15.Who is Nicole
A.The man’s boss. B.The man’s friend.
C.The man’s wife.
( )16.Why was the man eager to see the woman
A.To make a suggestion. B.To tell a long story.
C.To turn to her.
( )17.What will the man do next
A.Hunt for a job on the Internet.
B.Work at the coffee shop.
C.Go back home and explain.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18.Who is the speaker talking to
A.Shop customers. B.Cafe employees.
C.House agents.
( )19.Why does the speaker give the talk
A.To tell the listeners the move of the cafe.
B.To announce the opening of a new shop.
C.To apologize for the wrong decisions.
( )20.When is a new place expected to be found
A.By September. B.By November.
C.By December.
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 [2025·福建福州高二期中]
It’s always lovely to see a new group of picture books that help model friendship for children. From now on, every book is sold at a 10% discount!
Snail and Worm Again by Tina Kugler, illustrated by Joe Smith
The humour in these short, simple stories about snail and worm, two best friends, makes this a laugh-out-loud delight for your own reading or for readers on the laps of their parents.
Number of pages: 92 Selling price: $11
The Friend Ship by Kat Yeh, illustrated by Chuck Groenink
Hedgehog (刺猬) misunderstands when she overhears that searching for Friendship might help her be less lonely. She thinks Friendship is an actual ship and starts to look for it. Along her journey, she meets people who also want a friend. They join her search. Soon, the group of new friends realizes they are sailing an actual Friend Ship. This clever play on words makes for a heart-warming story of truth—that sometimes friends are right in front of us.
Number of pages: 105 Selling price: $12
Pax and Blue by Lori Richmond, illustrated by Jake Black
Blue is Pax’s friend, small like Pax. Today Pax’s mum is moving to another place with him. Pax worries about Blue because “you don’t leave a friend behind”. Luckily, Pax knows just what to do to help his friend! You’ll see empathy and understanding between two unlikely friends who are in brighter colours against a quiet lavender and earthy toned background.
Number of pages: 138 Selling price: $15
Dill & Bizzy Opposite Day by Nora Ericson, illustrated by Lisa Ericson
I love the illustrations, and they really capture the charm of each of these two characters—a bird and a duck—who are best friends. Today they do everything opposite. Breakfast for dinner. Loud party instead of quiet rest. And what if opposite means they can’t be friends
Number of pages: 117 Selling price: $13
( )21.How much should you pay if you want to buy two copies of the cheapest book
A.$19.8. B.$20.7. C.$23.0. D.$22.0.
( )22.Who illustrates a truth in his/her story
A.Lori Richmond. B.Tina Kugler.
C.Nora Ericson. D.Kat Yeh.
( )23.Which book’s pictures does the author like
A.Snail and Worm Again.
B.The Friend Ship.
C.Pax and Blue.
D.Dill & Bizzy Opposite Day.
B [2025·广东人大附中深圳学校高二期中]
By the time Nalin Kamat was 13, the Toronto teen was well on his way to becoming a working artist. He had already had his first show at a local art centre, showcasing his series titled Dispositions, which illustrated his own growth during adolescence.
Yet he wanted more—specifically to start showing his work in a juried exhibition, where a group of art experts would evaluate and select pieces in a competitive review process. That’s when he hit an obstacle, discovering in the very last line of a multi-page application that the minimum age for submission was 18.
That rejection became a motivation for creation. “I thought it’d be really cool if I could provide the opportunity to more young artists,” says Nalin, now 15. With the support of his parents, in January 2023, Nalin rented a storefront and founded Little EGG Gallery, which is now profitable enough to make ends meet by charging a small hanging fee for any displayed work. In turn, Little EGG helps promote young talent by showcasing their work.
Not long after opening, David Griffin, a professor and artist of Ontario College of Art and Design University stepped into the gallery and met Nalin. Griffin regards him as someone special: a strong young artist with a really excellent idea—creating a space for showing the natural genius of young people. It was a void (空白) in the art world. There Nalin asked Griffin to help judge an upcoming competition. The first juried show was last spring, and five-year-old Jack Gamble won for his abstract painting titled Pokemon.
As Nalin was busy with school, life and his own art, Little EGG is mostly open by appointment only, but he’s still committed to growing it with seasonal and themed shows scheduled a few times a year.
( )24.What do we know about Nalin Kamat from the first two paragraphs
A.He drew teenagers’ growth in his work.
B.He became a working artist when aged 13.
C.He was disqualified for a juried exhibition.
D.He showed his series at the capital art centre.
( )25.Why did Nalin decide to set up Little EGG Gallery
A.To promote artists by showcasing their work.
B.To form the connection between different galleries.
C.To expand his own business through themed shows.
D.To show young artists’ talent by offering them a stage.
( )26.Which of the following can best describe Nalin’s idea of opening the gallery
A.Groundbreaking. B.Short-lived.
C.Well-received. D.Unpromising.
( )27.What kind of person is Nalin Kamat according to the text
A.Helpful and cautious.
B.Devoted and creative.
C.Humorous and intelligent.
D.Knowledgeable and ambitious.
C [2025·浙江台州高二期末]
People sometimes describe those who are more creative as being “right-brained”, and those who are more logical as “left-brained”. This became a very popular idea about how the brain works. But it isn’t really true.
The theory about left and right brains emerged from work that started in the 1950s. Roger Sperry, a neuroscientist at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, got curious about how the two sides of the brain interacted. Through many “split-brain” experiments, he found that the ability to use and understand language is based on the left half. Sperry’s research changed how we thought our brain worked. But the idea of right-versus-left brain skills also caught people’s imaginations. An article based on Sperry’s work claimed that skills such as musical ability were controlled entirely by the right brain. In this way, important research gave way to assumption. In fact, this early research had one huge limitation: scientists back then had no way to look inside a living brain.
Now, researchers have several tools that can image the working brain. One is magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. It can track blood flow in the brain. Active brain cells need lots of oxygen, which is carried by blood. So high levels of blood flow are used to locate regions where the brain is active. In 2013, researchers used MRI to scan the brains of more than 1,000 kids and young adults. They measured whether some brain functions seemed isolated to the left or right sides. And a few functions were tied more strongly to one side, these scans showed. Among them was language, which supported Sperry’s findings from decades earlier. But most brain networks bounced between both halves.
“That disproved the idea that only the right half is at work when you perform music or create art. Activity is very, very distributed because both sides of the brain have a lot to offer,” says Diana Sarko, a researcher at Southern Illinois University. The theory that one side of the brain can control general traits like creativity or logic is out of date. Brain imaging shows that everything is interconnected.
( )28.What can we infer about Sperry’s “split-brain” research
A.It somewhat misled the researchers during that period.
B.It barely influenced our views on how the brain worked.
C.It found the two halves of the brain are closely connected.
D.It clarified the concept of the left and right half of the brain.
( )29.What is key to the advances in the modern brain research
A.People’s imaginations.
B.Scientific research methods.
C.Technological progress.
D.A broader range of subjects.
( )30.What is Diana Sarko’s attitude towards Sperry’s “split-brain” research
A.Negative. B.Supportive.
C.Tolerant. D.Neutral.
( )31.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.We human beings are born with a “split-brain”
B.“Right-brained” or “left-brained” Think again!
C.Right-versus-left brain skills shape your identity
D.Do you have a creative brain or a logical brain
D
We are living in an age in which data is strongly favoured, especially when it’s reported in the media. “Big Data” is considered even more reliable as it consists of very large amounts of information. Percentiles are considered hard evidence, even if the conclusions drawn from the data don’t mean a whole lot. For example, “40 percent of adults say they use Instagram and about three in ten report using Pinterest or LinkedIn,” a Pew Research Centre survey reported in April 2021. Is that a lot or a little I don’t know, but the numbers are seemingly presented as being significant in some way.
Meanwhile, unless an argument is “data-based”, it is considered flimsy. One might repeatedly see something with his/her own eyes, but ironically (讽刺地), in this era of data, it matters little. Observations and any conclusions drawn, even by experts in a relevant field, have been downgraded to “personal perspectives”, even though they are based on real, documented behaviour.
In short, if something is published in a journal with quantitative support, it carries much weight. If a cultural anthropologist (人类学家) with a PhD reports a particular trend from field research, however, it is considered a short amusing story that may complement the “real” data-based studies. People want to know the “sample size” of cultural research, not understanding that valuable insights into human behaviour can be gained without metrics (度量学) and analytics.
The many weaknesses associated with quantitative research should not be ignored, either. There are numerous ways to design a study and gather findings, each one likely to produce different results. The move to online research has made findings much more questionable, as nothing got from the Internet should be taken too seriously. Besides, how questions are both asked and answered is highly subjective and dependent on many variables.
Why do we love data so much Words are imprecise and have multiple meanings, while numbers are precise and definitive, a big reason why we put so much faith and trust in data regardless of its source. To legitimize (证明……有理) this post, note that 88.6 percent of what I’ve said is true.
( )32.What does the author think of the 2021 survey reported by the Pew Research Centre
A.It leads to some confusion.
B.It has much scientific value.
C.It impresses him with the numbers.
D.It contains some factual inaccuracies.
( )33.What does the underlined word “flimsy” mean in Paragraph 2
A.Professional. B.Interesting.
C.Unfriendly. D.Unpersuasive.
( )34.What is the last but one paragraph mainly about
A.The practicality of online research.
B.The disadvantages of quantitative research.
C.The widespread popularity of online research.
D.The significance of quantitative research findings.
( )35.How does the author end the text
A.By writing ironically. B.By referring to experts.
C.By providing a solution. D.By making a prediction.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
[2025·湖北宜昌示范高中高二期中]
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。
Emotional intelligence is about understanding and managing your feelings, and being aware of the moods of those around you. Developing emotional intelligence is important for personal growth and success. 36. For example, students with high emotional intelligence tend to better manage negative emotions.
Other benefits of having high emotional intelligence include being better able to manage the social world around you. High emotional intelligence helps you to form better relationships with others. It involves being able to deal with stress, communicate effectively, and build healthy connections with friends and family. 37.
You may want to know what the signs of high emotional intelligence are. If people have high emotional intelligence, they are likely to be good at recognizing, transpositional consideration and controlling their own emotions. They often show empathy (同理心). 38. They are skilled at communication and resolving conflict between people in a constructive way. They are able to build and maintain positive bonds.
39. It consists of figuring out and accepting all of your sensations, regulating yourself effectively, thinking from the point of others, managing relationships between different people with care, and dealing with changes and failures. So you should try to pay attention to the above aspects.
There are many ways you can increase your emotional intelligence. 40. So think about your own emotions and how they influence your actions. Additionally, find words to describe your feelings and try to be specific, since this will help you understand your emotions and communicate them better. Listening to others with understanding and managing your emotions are also helpful.
A.Self-awareness is key.
B.You should choose the right one.
C.Emotional intelligence includes some key skills.
D.It improves your health and well-being in many ways.
E.Emotional intelligence brings us well-being in these ways.
F.It also helps improve your relationships with others at work.
G.They are good at detecting and sharing other people’s states of minds.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Claire and Larry Belmont, the owners of a flower shop, were surprised to discover that someone had graffitied (涂鸦) a fence outside their shop. But the real 41 came after they posted the incident on Twitter.
Discovering the graffiti on their property was 42 but Claire and Larry decided to take a more 43 way instead of calling the 44 . They shared what had happened online, explaining that they were 45 to give the fence an update with a mural (壁画).
“Calling all 46 !” they wrote, looking for someone who has a talent for painting. It was 47 what they asked for. “We are looking for something that will bring hope, and 48 our community!”
As their post gained attention online, the very people they had least 49 to see again turned up.One day three 50 came into the flower shop. The teens looked terrified 51 they found the courage to 52 for graffitiing the fence and they promised to repaint it. Shocked at their 53 choice to return to the shop, Claire and Larry instantly chose forgiveness.
After the graffiti was 54 , the amazing couple received a call from Shower the People, a charitable organization in Nashville. They were 55 by the couple’s story and decided to create a free mural for them.
What a powerful demonstration of forgiveness! It just goes to show that one act of kindness can have a domino (多米诺骨牌) effect.
( )41.A.sorrow B.pressure
C.guilt D.shock
( )42.A.annoying B.embarrassing
C.confusing D.exciting
( )43.A.adventurous B.positive
C.realistic D.pessimistic
( )44.A.customer B.manager
C.police D.consultant
( )45.A.inspired B.persuaded
C.required D.permitted
( )46.A.neighbours B.doctors
C.artists D.clients
( )47.A.frequently B.eventually
C.exactly D.gradually
( )48.A.clarify B.beautify
C.simplify D.identify
( )49.A.arranged B.promised
C.refused D.expected
( )50.A.teenagers B.painters
C.journalists D.chefs
( )51.A.but B.and
C.or D.otherwise
( )52.A.apply B.apologize
C.prepare D.stand
( )53.A.proud B.selfless
C.modest D.brave
( )54.A.given out B.worn out
C.painted over D.packed up
( )55.A.touched B.amused
C.defeated D.disturbed
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。
Journey to the West, a classic Chinese novel, has been adapted over the centuries, 56. (appeal) to audiences with 57. (it) rich narrative and characters. It is the most famous novel in Chinese literature and among the country’s most successful cultural exports.
But Black Myth: Wukong, released on August 20th, is special. The video game is the first blockbusting (引起轰动的) release from a Chinese studio. Black Myth is an AAA game—58. label that indicates big budgets and high production values.
In the past, many Chinese 59. (complain) of their country’s inability 60. (produce) a video game as thrilling as Grand Theft Auto or World of Warcraft, which originated in Scotland and America 61. (respective). Now they are hoping Black Myth marks the arrival of a new player in the AAA arena. Game Science, the 62. (make) of Black Myth, is trying to achieve this goal. The company studied the best titles and historical material to create a game world 63. would feel true to Journey to the West. The process took six years, but the determination has paid off.
Xinhua, an official news service, says Black Myth has succeeded 64. “telling China’s story with world-class quality”. A spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, 65. (delight) at a positive news story about China, has argued, “The game’s approval overseas reflects the appeal of Chinese culture.”
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,暑期在伦敦学习,得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展览。请你给美术馆负责人写一封信申请做志愿者,内容包括:
1.写信目的;
2.个人优势;
3.能做的事情。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分) [2025·河南南阳高二期中]
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。
It was a warm sunny Monday morning and the second week of school. Third-grader Travis Milton was so proud of the painting he painted over the weekend. His momma Lena wrapped it in a nice clean towel so Travis could take it to school to show his new art teacher. He carefully carried it to the bus stop and explained the large wrapped thing to his curious fellow students that it was his best painting. They all wanted to see it but Travis promised them he would show them at the end of the day. He wanted his art teacher, Mr Mackings to be the first to see it. When the bus arrived at the Berkings Grade School, Travis carefully carried his painting off the bus and through the double doors.
He walked down the hall to the art classroom. Mr Mackings saw him come in the door and said, “Hello, Mr Milton. What do we have here ” Travis excitedly answered, “I painted a deer in the winter woods. It took me all day Saturday and part of Sunday.” Mr Mackings said “Well, let’s see it.” as Travis handed him the towel-covered painting. He removed the towel and handed it to Travis. Travis smiled and said, “My momma taught me how to paint from where the light comes from. All the snow is on the same side of the trees and the deer is…” Mr Mackings cut him off and angrily shouted, “You did not paint this, Mr Milton. How dare you come into my classroom with an obvious lie!”
Travis was astonished as he started to speak but Mr Mackings threw the painting back, “You have earned an F in art, Mr Milton. Never bring someone else’s work that you claim to be yours here again. I will not tolerate it!” Mr Mackings pointed to the door and told Travis to get out of his sight.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
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Travis was shocked and heartbroken.
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The next day, Travis came to school along with his mother.
