必修第一册 Unit 1 A new start
62．5分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
(2024·重庆一模)
As you read this，pause to reflect on your recent ①interactions.As a politician，husband，and father，I encounter various spoken language styles：analytical or chatty，formal or informal，pointed or gentle，cooperative or decisive.Talk is the currency of politics.It is our way of negotiating，debating，and persuading.Talk is also the currency of learning—how we develop our ideas，②deepen our thinking and share our feelings.
That’s why I want speaking skills，sometimes called “oracy”，to play an important part in Labor’s plans for a reformed school curriculum(课程)．
Employers ③value speaking skills equally with reading and writing.The ability to speak well and express yourself should be something every child should master.But the curriculum doesn’t allow us to provide this.This is short-sighted.An inability to express your thoughts fluently is a key barrier to getting on and doing well in life.
Oracy is in part about good public speaking and debating skills，but in reality，it’s about teaching young people to make strong arguments，choose wise words，understand their audience，form meaningful social connections，and use facial expressions and body language to convey their message.Above all else it’s about finding your voice.To work out who you are and what you believe.If reading opens up a world of imagination and possibility，then speaking and listening opens up a lifetime of empowerment—a chance for those who feel invisible in their own country to be heard.It is about the confidence to speak out，to call out ④injustice or harm.
And the other side of speaking is listening，which can also be taught.Listening，truly listening，develops tolerance and understanding.And as parents we can play our part.We’ve all been there，at mealtimes，silent as we all stare at our devices.Our job，all of ours，is to get off our screens and give young people，and adults，the gift of listening.
So，oracy—speaking and listening—needs to be placed firmly at the heart of school life.
1．How does talk help a politician
A．It deepens his wishful thinking.
B．It enhances his analytical skills.
C．It strengthens persuasive power.
D．It provides emotional support.
2．Why does the author suggest a reform in the British school curriculum
A. Employers underestimate the value of speaking.
B．Academic pressure makes students poor-sighted.
C．Spoken language is regarded as least important.
D．Oracy should deserve more attention at school.
3．How does the author illustrate his argument in paragraph 4
A．By sharing different opinions.
B．By clarifying the definition.
C．By describing personal experiences.
D．By employing the concept.
4．What are parents advised to do
A．Set a good example for their children.
B．Balance screen time and mealtime.
C．Have oral face-to-face communication.
D．Disconnect from the virtual world.
语境猜词 ①interaction(派)＝inter＋act＋ion ②deepen(派)＝deep＋en ③value(转)n.→v. ④injustice(派)＝in＋justice
B
As young children went back to school across Sweden last month，many of their teachers were putting a new emphasis on printed books，quiet reading time and handwriting practice and devoting less time to tablets，independent online research and ①keyboarding skills.
The return to more traditional ways of learning is a response to experts’ doubt on the country’s ②over-digitalized approach to education，which has even introduced tablets into kindergartens.They are worried that it has already led to a ③decline in basic skills.
The rapid adoption of digital learning tools has also drawn concern from a United Nations’ education agency.In a report published last month，the agency issued an urgent call for appropriate use of technology in education.The report urges countries to speed up Internet connections at schools，but at the same time warns that technology in education should be used in a way so that it never replaces in-person，teacher-led instruction and supports the shared objective of quality education for all.
Online instruction is a hotly debated subject across Europe and other parts of the West.Germany has been famously slow in moving information of all kinds online，including education.Many students can complete their schooling without any kind of required digital instruction，such as coding.Most parents worry their children may not be able to compete in the job market with technologically better-trained young people from other countries.“If we don’t manage to make education digital，then we will no longer be a competitive country in 20 years，” said Sascha Lobo，one of the German parents interviewed last year.
However，not all teachers are convinced that Sweden’s ④back-to-basics push is in the best interest for students.“Technology is just one part of a really complex network of factors in education，” said Catarina Branelius，a third grade teacher in the Swedish capital，Stockholm.“I use tablets in math，but I don’t use tablets for writing text.Students under age 10 need time and practice and exercise in handwriting...before you introduce them to write on a tablet.”
5．What did Sweden stress before this new school year
A．Printed books. B．Handwriting practice.
C．Quiet reading time. D．Independent online research.
6．Which can best describe the approach suggested by the United Nations’ agency
A．Textbook-centered. B．Balanced.
C．Over-digitalized. D．Traditional.
7．What can be known from paragraph 4
A. Students in Germany do not heavily rely on computers.
B．The German government is pushing for online instruction.
C．German parents are happy with their children’s education.
D．Teachers in Germany are ready to make education digital.
8．What is Catarina Branelius’s attitude to the new policy
A．Favorable. B．Unclear.
C．Doubtful. D．Unconcerned.
语境猜词 ①keyboarding(合＋派)＝key＋board＋ing ②over-digitalized(合＋派)＝over＋digital＋ize＋d ③decline(转)v.→n. ④back-to-basics(合)＝back＋to＋basics
Ⅱ.七选五(每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
(2024·山东日照二模)
Everyone reacts to the pressures of an upcoming test differently. 1 When you know you have a test ahead，prepare yourself mentally and physically well in advance to minimize test anxiety.Here are some tips to help get you through the days leading up to your test.
2 It helps you engage with your material，and it gives you something else for ①reference when you study later.If your notes are detailed enough，you can ②read over them to study.You can also use them to make flashcards and other study aids.
Where you study can be just as important as how you study.Choose a place that’s comfortable，whether that’s your bedroom，a quiet table at the library，or a bench at the local park.Make sure the area has good lighting so you aren’t ③straining your eyes，and ensure it’s quiet and free from distractions. 3
Don’t try to cram(塞) all of your material into your brain the night before the big test.Cramming can cause stress and anxiety. 4 For example，if you know the test is in two weeks，divide the material into 10 to 14 parts and spend a set amount of time each day to review one part.
If you work well with groups，consider forming or joining a study group with others who are serious about passing the test.Try to keep the group small so that everyone has a chance to engage. 5 And consider making someone the leader of the group to help keep everyone on track.
A．Instead，it’s best to study a little bit each day.
B．But it’s normal to feel a bit nervous or anxious.
C．Agree on a schedule and location to meet each week.
D．There’s no need to stay up cramming before your big test.
E．Consider turning off your phone and any other electronic devices.
F．Preparing for a test can begin days，weeks，and even months in advance.
G．Note taking helps focus your attention on what you’re reading or hearing.
语境猜词 ①reference(派)＝refer＋ence ②read over ③strain(熟义：n.品种；压力) 生义(文义)：
Ⅲ.完形填空(每小题1分，满分15分)
(2025·广东潮州期末)
When I was in primary school，my school had an annual sports day.Usually，girls were 1 in sports like jump rope and boys did the high jump，which I was anxious to take part in.I went to 2 up，but the coach said，“Girls don’t do the high jump.”
I went home and 3 Mom of the coach’s words.She visited the headmaster the next day and said，“Mr White，Linda wants to do the high jump.”“Sorry，Mrs Martinez，but it’s our 4 that girls can’t do it，” he said.“But Mr White，I have no 5 of any rules saying that.” Finding no such rules，Mr White，feeling 6 ，said “I have to consider it” at last.
When we got home，Mom told me something I would always 7 ：This wasn’t just about me.Other girls 8 wanted to do this，too.A week later，Mom went to Mr White again.Finally，he agreed.As it turned out，I won the high jump competition.To my 9 ，some of the cheers I got were from boys! My mother was 10 —it wasn’t about me.It was about making people think about and see what girls could do.Later，I used this 11 in my career as a building ①contractor—women weren’t 12 to construct buildings.When I first 13 the business，Mom said，“Go ahead.Start small，but think big.” I started with small projects and now my company can handle large ones.
Those experiences taught me though people wouldn’t always 14 us，we should be brave to jump over 15 and take paths few girls and women would take.And this has really made a difference.
1．A.interested B．skilled
C．involved D．gifted
2．A.build B．sign
C．make D．fix
3．A.reminded B．warned
C．convinced D．informed
4．A.compromise B．conclusion
C．convention D．criterion
5．A.opinion B．sense
C．intention D．knowledge
6．A.concerned B．embarrassed
C．discouraged D．annoyed
7．A.consider B．undertake
C．remember D．seek
8．A.accidentally B．probably
C．obviously D．rarely
9．A.surprise B．delight
C．relief D．satisfaction
10．A.right B．wrong
C．certain D．realistic
11．A.rule B．lesson
C．truth D．remark
12．A.supposed B．qualified
C．demanded D．designed
13．A.made way for B．kept track of
C．②threw light on D．set foot in
14．A.accept B．mind
C．help D．need
15．A.poles B．boundaries
C．platforms D．fences
语境猜词 ①contractor(派)＝contract＋or ②throw light on
Ⅳ.语法填空(每小题1.5分，满分15分)
“Pure love，only for China.” When the host of the Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang Province read out the words on the ①wallpaper of a lost phone to find its owner,1.____________ (applaud) ②broke out among the audience，CCTV News reported.
The sentence was from the diary of Chen Xiangrong，2. soldier，who lost his life in a border conflict with Indian troops in June 2020.The owner of the cellphone，surnamed Xie，is a student of the Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine.She learned about Chen’s story when she was in high school.Since then，Xie 3. (regard) Chen as an example.So she took the patriotic(爱国的) expression 4. (write) by Chen as a motto，and placed together with the national flag 5. the background of her cellphone.
6． she didn’t expect was the sudden popularity of the wallpaper on the Internet，with many netizens 7. (ask) her to share it.“I am very happy that this resonates(共鸣) with so many people.We post-2000s generations are not a lost generation,8. a generation that can contribute to the future of our country，” Xie said.“I firmly believe that through our efforts and hard work，our country will become more prosperous! We will 9. (definite) ③live up to the expectations of the times，and make an effort 10. (create) a better future for our country！” she added.
语境猜词 ①wallpaper(合)＝wall＋paper ②break out ③live up to
语境猜词答案
Ⅰ.A.①n.互动；交流 ②v.加深；使变深 ③重视 ④n.不公平；非正义
B．①n.键盘输入 ②adj.过度数字化的 ③下降 ④adj.回归基础的
Ⅱ.①n.查阅；参考 ②仔细阅读 ③v.损伤
Ⅲ.①n.承包商 ②阐明
Ⅳ.①n.壁纸 ②爆发 ③符合；不辜负
答案精析
Ⅰ.
语篇解读 这是一篇议论文。文章讨论了口语能力的重要性，呼吁改革学校课程以加强口语能力的教学。
1．C [细节理解题。根据第一段中“Talk is the currency of politics.It is our way of negotiating，debating，and persuading.”可知，谈话可以帮助政治家提高说服力。故选C。]
2．D [推理判断题。根据第三段中“The ability to speak well and express yourself should be something every child should master.But the curriculum doesn’t allow us to provide this.”可知，作者建议改革英国的学校课程的原因是口语能力对学生很重要但在学校没有被重视，即口语能力在学校应该被更重视。故选D。]
3．B [推理判断题。根据第四段中“Oracy is in part about...，but in reality，it’s about...Above all else it’s about finding your voice.”及“It is about the confidence to speak out，to call out injustice or harm.”可知，作者多次利用“it is about...”这个平行结构说明Oracy“口语能力”的含义，由此推断出作者在第四段阐述论点是通过澄清定义的手法。故选B。]
4．C [推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“And as parents we can play our part.We’ve all been there，at mealtimes，silent as we all stare at our devices.Our job，all of ours，is to get off our screens and give young people，and adults，the gift of listening.”推断出，父母被建议与家人进行面对面的口语交流。故选C。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了瑞典在新学年推行的新政策：回归基础能力，避免教育过度数字化。
5．D [推理判断题。根据第一段“As young children...a new emphasis on printed books，quiet reading time and handwriting practice and devoting less time to tablets，independent online research and keyboarding skills.”可知，瑞典此前重视进行独立在线研究的能力。故选D。]
6．B [推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The report urges countries to speed up Internet connections at schools，but at the same time warns that technology in education should be used in a way so that it never replaces in-person，teacher-led instruction and supports the shared objective of quality education for all.”可知，联合国机构建议适当使用技术，既敦促加快学校的互联网连接，又提醒不能让技术取代基础的教学。由此可知，这种方法是平衡的。故选B。]
7．A [推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Germany has been famously slow...Many students can complete their schooling without any kind of required digital instruction，such as coding.”可知，德国的学生可以不借助数字工具完成作业，即不太依赖电脑。故选A。]
8．C [观点态度题。最后一段中Catarina Branelius所说的话是为了印证本段第一句话“However，not all teachers are convinced that Sweden’s back-to-basics push is in the best interest for students.”由此可知，她对新政策持质疑的态度。故选C。]
Ⅱ.1.B 2.G 3.E 4.A 5.C
Ⅲ.
语篇解读 这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者在小学时代被拒绝参与学校运动会的跳高项目，作者的母亲为其找校长争取。作者认识到女孩子要勇于打破别人设定的限制，争取权益，相信女性也可以有大作为。
1．C [interested感兴趣的；skilled熟练的；involved参与的；gifted有天赋的。根据空后“and boys did the high jump”可知，这里指女生一般参与跳绳项目。故选C。]
2．B [build建造；sign签(名)；make制作，使；fix固定，安装，修理。根据上文“the high jump，which I was anxious to take part in”及下文教练说女生不参加跳高可知，作者渴望参加跳高并且去报名了。短语sign up意为“报名”。故选B。]
3．D [remind提醒，使想起；warn警告；convince使信服；inform告知，告诉。根据下文母亲帮作者争取权利可知，作者把教练的话告诉她的母亲。故选D。]
4．C [compromise妥协，折中；conclusion结论；convention惯例，传统；criterion标准。根据下文的“Finding no such rules”可知，学校没有这样的规定，但校长和教练都认为女生不应参加跳高，可推知这应该是学校的惯例。故选C。]
5．D [opinion观点，看法；sense感觉，意识；intention动机，意图；knowledge知识，知晓，知道。分析语境可知，面对校长的拒绝，作者母亲表示并不知道有这样的规定。 故选D。]
6．B [concerned关心的；embarrassed尴尬的；discouraged沮丧的；annoyed生气的，恼火的。怀特校长说是依惯例不让女生报名跳高，却没找到相关规定，应该是尴尬的，因为他无法反驳这位母亲。故选B。]
7．C [consider考虑，认为；undertake从事，履行，承担；remember记得，记住；seek追求，寻找。根据下文作者在工作中也记得这句话可知，此处表示作者铭记母亲的话。故选C。]
8．B [accidentally意外地；probably可能；obviously显然；rarely几乎不。母亲的意思是这不仅仅是在为女儿争取，或许别的女孩也想参加呢。此处只是猜测，也会有别的女孩想跳高，她们需要平等的机会。故选B。]
9．A [surprise惊讶；delight快乐，愉悦；relief轻松，解脱；satisfaction满意。根据后半句“some of the cheers I got were from boys”可知，作者作为女生首次参加跳高并且获胜，这不符合学校的传统理念，但她却得到了男孩的祝贺，作者很惊讶。故选A。]
10．A [right对的；wrong错误的；certain确定的；realistic现实的，实际的。根据破折号后的“it wasn’t about me”可知，此处是对上文“This wasn’t just about me.”的肯定，即母亲是对的。故选A。]
11．B [rule规则；lesson课，教训；truth真理，真相；remark评论。作者从此次经历学到很多，感悟很深，应该说是一次教训。故选B。]
12．A [suppose认为，假定；qualify合格；demand要求；design设计。be supposed to do指人们观念中认定某人应该做某事，此处为否定句，指人们惯性思维认为女性不应该从事建筑行业，符合语境。故选A。]
13．D [make way for为……开路，让位于；keep track of跟踪，记录；throw light on阐明，使明白，使理解；set foot in涉足，踏入。根据空前的first可知，这里指作者刚刚进入建筑行业工作时母亲给的支持与告诫。故选D。]
14．A [accept接受，接纳；mind介意，在意；help帮助；need需要。 这里指就像第一段教练所说的“Girls don’t do the high jump.”及第三段的“women weren’t ________ to construct buildings”那样，在某些领域人们对于女性的不接纳。故选A。]
15．B [pole极地，杆子；boundary边界，界限；platform平台，讲台；fence篱笆。上文举例说明很多情况人们对女性的否定，在此作者认为女孩要勇敢跨越这些别人设置的界限，不断走出新的道路。故选B。]
Ⅳ.1.applause 2.a 3.has regarded 4.written 5.as
6．What 7.asking 8.but 9.definitely 10.to create必修第一册 Unit 2 Exploring English
62．5分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
When learning a foreign language，most people ①fall back on traditional methods：reading，writing，listening and repeating.But if you also ②gesture with your arms while studying，you can remember the vocabulary better，even months later.Linking a word to brain areas responsible for movement strengthens the memory of its meaning.This is the recent finding of neuroscientist Mathias and his colleagues.
As Mathias’ team describes in the Journal of Neuroscience，they had 22 German-speaking adults learn a total of 90 invented artificial words (such as “lamube” for “camera，” and “atesi” for “thought”) over four days.While the test subjects first heard the new vocabulary，they were shown a video of a person making a gesture that matched the meaning of the word at the same time.When the word was repeated，the subjects performed the gesture themselves.
Five months later，they were asked to translate the vocabulary they had learned into German in multiple-choice test.At the same time，they had equipment attached to their heads that sent weak distracting signals to their primary motor cortex—the brain area that controls voluntary arm movements.When these signals were active，the subjects found it harder to recall the words accompanied by gestures.When the equipment sent no distracting signals (but still appeared to the subjects to be active)，they found it easier to remember the words.The researchers concluded that the motor cortex contributed to the translation of the vocabulary learned with gestures.This applied to concrete words，such as “camera”，as well as abstract ones，such as “thought”．
The study indicates that the adult brain uses motor areas to remember foreign-language words.“I think we under-use gesture in our classrooms，” Mathias says.“People use it ③subconsciously，if they’re good teachers and good listeners，but we don’t necessarily bring it into the class if we don’t think about it—and it could be used more often and more effectively.”
1．Which is closest in meaning to the underlined part “invented artificial words” in paragraph 2
A. Technical terms.
B．Newly discovered symbols.
C．Words referring to the latest inventions.
D．Random combination of letters with assigned meanings.
2．Why was equipment attached to subjects’ heads during the test
A．To count words.
B．To record emotion.
C．To influence brain activity.
D．To give clues to questions.
3．What does Mathias think of the current use of gestures in classrooms
A．Irregular. B．Overestimated.
C．Misleading. D．Inadequate.
4．In which section of a magazine may this text appear
A．Fashion. B．Lifestyle.
C．Mind & Brain. D．Health & Exercise.
语境猜词 ①fall back on ②gesture(转)n.→v. ③subconsciously(派)＝sub＋conscious＋ly
B
(2025·浙江湖丽衢适应性考试)
Babies as young as 4 months old who are born into a bilingual(双语的) environment show distinct and potentially ①advantageous brain patterns for speech processing.Our early-life experiences can have lifelong effects on our behavior.The brain is most sensitive to its environment during the first year of life，which is thought to be a critical period for language development.
Previous studies have looked into the brain mechanisms that underlie(构成……的基础) speech processing in babies who hear just one language.To better understand this in bilingual-exposed infants，Borja Blanco at the University of Cambridge and his colleagues compared how 31 babies who only heard Spanish and 26 babies who heard Spanish and Basque，all aged 4 months，responded to Spanish recordings of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
The team used an imaging technique called ②functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to measure changes in brain activities.In the Spanish-only babies，the recordings caused activation in areas that play a role in speech processing.In the bilingual-exposed babies，the recordings similarly evoked these responses，but they were larger and wider.These infants also had activation in equivalent areas of their brains’ right hemispheres(脑半球)．When the recordings were then played backwards as a control arm of the experiment，the infants exposed to just Spanish had larger responses to the backwards speech，while those to Spanish and Basque had similar brain patterns as before.This may be because the bilingual infants take longer to register their primary language，in this case Spanish，as hearing both this and Basque reduces their ③overall exposure to either language.
If this is the case，it could help them be sensitive to linguistic differences and enable them to learn to distinguish between languages at a younger age.The researchers note that a bilingual environment stimulates changes in the brain mechanisms underlying speech processing in young infants，adding weight to the idea that the neural basis of learning two or more languages is established very early in life.
5．Why was the study conducted
A. To reveal the impact of bilingual exposure.
B．To confirm the pattern of brain mechanism.
C．To conclude the factors for speech processing.
D．To explore the potentials for language development.
6．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．Theory basis. B．Study methods.
C．Research findings. D．Technical assistance.
7．What can we learn from the research
A. Bilingual-exposed babies are more critical.
B．Bilingual-exposed babies are more linguistically sensitive.
C．Bilingual-exposure reduces babies’ linguistic competence.
D．Bilingual-exposure reduces babies’ overall language exposure.
8．Which of the following statements might the researchers agree with
A. Immigrants speak better languages.
B．Mixed race families own more linguistic potential.
C．Exchange students show greater learning capability.
D．Overseas workers have higher language proficiency.
语境猜词 ①advantageous(派)＝advantage＋ous ②functional(派)＝function＋al ③overall(合)＝over＋all
Ⅱ.七选五(每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Now we are living in a world where digital distractions(干扰) seem everywhere.Finding ①inventive ways to arrest your children’s attention without relying on screens is a parenting challenge. 1 Trying the following tips can help you keep your children away from the digital world and immerse(沉浸在) them in a world of creative exploration and meaningful connections.
2 Your backyard can be transformed into a magical place where they can discover hidden treasures，observe insects and create nature-inspired art.Organise a treasure hunt with themed clues，stimulating their curiosity and turning the backyard into a canvas for their imaginative adventures.
Turn your kitchen into a busy cooking laboratory. 3 Involve them in ②age-appropriate cooking or baking activities，developing a love for experimenting with ingredients and learning valuable cooking skills.From decorating cookies to preparing simple，kid-friendly meals，the kitchen becomes a space for creativity and shared family experiences.
Transform a comfortable corner of your home into a storytelling place.You children will immerse themselves in the world of books by creating a collection of their favourites. 4 This not only cultivates(培养) a love for literature but also enhances their communication skills and imagination.
Revive the joy of traditional board games and card games during family game nights.You can transform your living room into a place of laughter and friendly competition.Games can vary from classics like Monopoly and Scrabble to modern strategy games. 5
A．Tailor the activities to their interests.
B．But it is a rewarding adventure as well.
C．Step into the great outdoors with your little explorers.
D．Your little ones can put on their chef hats and aprons there.
E．These hands-on activities provide an insight into scientific principles.
F．They can also make DIY models，bringing their favourite characters to life.
G．These activities provide not only entertainment but also opportunities for bonding.
语境猜词 ①inventive(派)＝invent＋ive ②age-appropriate(合)＝age＋appropriate
Ⅲ.完形填空(每小题1分，满分15分)
(2024·江苏苏北七市二模)
Juliette and I knew each other seven years ago through the foreign exchange organised by our schools.We started as pen friends—the 1 ink and paper kind.The letters introduced us to each other and a new 2 .
When we eventually met 3 ，I felt like we were already friends.I wanted to be able to speak to her in her native language as 4 as I do in English.It gives me a 5 for learning French.
I stayed with her family in Laval. 6 her school helped me ①grasp French.I remember how 7 I felt on the few occasions I knew the answers to questions during classes.I also remember 8 a police officer in French after my passport had been stolen.The passport was found，and I gained new 9 in my ability to solve problems in French.
Although we speak 10 on the social media now，I’ve kept all of our letters.They are the 11 ②representation of our friendship and language learning.
I was pleased to hear that the French exchange at my old school is still 12 and now has 100 students involved.Apps and online courses are the latest 13 ，making pen pals and post 14 .But we shouldn’t ignore this unique method of 15 languages.
1．A.expensive B．old-fashioned
C．creative D．long-lost
2．A.language B．friend
C．lifestyle D．hobby
3．A.at random B．at hand
C．in person D．in turn
4．A.openly B．sharply
C．briefly D．easily
5．A.choice B．reason
C．reward D．credit
6．A.Assessing B．Leaving
C．Attending D．Building
7．A.proud B．calm
C．surprised D．confused
8．A.arguing with B．talking to
C．coming across D．waiting for
9．A.responsibility B．power
C．confidence D．interest
10．A.secretly B．occasionally
C．mainly D．casually
11．A.physical B．abstract
C．artistic D．legal
12．A.running B．falling
C．struggling D．cheating
13．A.research B．trends
C．software D．editions
14．A.useful B．popular
C．precious D．③dated
15．A.appreciating B．speaking
C．discovering D．teaching
语境猜词 ①grasp(熟义：v.抓住) 生义(文义)： ②representation(派)＝represent＋ation ③dated(派)＝date＋d
Ⅳ.语法填空(每小题1.5分，满分15分)
(2025·1月八省联考)
In 2010，the UN Department of Global Communications instituted language days for each of the organization’s six official languages.The goal was two-fold：1. (celebrate) cultural diversity as well as to promote the equal use of all six 2. (tongue)．
Language is the carrier of communication，the bridge of interaction between nations,3.____________ the bond of understanding among civilizations.At the same time，a language and its individual 4. (write) forms make up the “soul” of a national tradition.Every language is worthy of respect and should 5. (treat) equally.
The UN Chinese Language Day not only provides a unique platform 6.________ the world to better understand China，but also 7. (promote) language and cultural exchanges in the world.
Today，more than 70 countries have included the Chinese language in their education systems.Chinese plays an increasingly important role in 8. (improve) communication and cooperation between China and 9. rest of the world.As more and more foreigners start to study the Chinese language and experience Chinese culture，the world will have a better understanding of China and its rich history，its hard-working people，its development through 10. (innovate)，and its inclusiveness.China，on its part，will also embrace(拥抱) the world with greater openness and make new contributions to the international community.
语境猜词答案
Ⅰ.A.①求助于；借助于；依靠 ②做手势 ③adv.潜意识地
B．①adj.有利的；有好处的 ②adj.功能的 ③adj.全面的；总体的
Ⅱ.①adj.有创意的，有新意的 ②adj.适龄的
Ⅲ.①v.掌握；理解 ②n.表现；表现形式 ③adj.过时的
答案精析
Ⅰ.
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述研究者通过实验发现当人们学习词汇时，通过手势进行辅助学习可以更好地记住词汇的意思。
1．D [词义猜测题。根据画线部分后面的“such as ‘lamube’ for ‘camera，’and ‘atesi’ for ‘thought’”可知，“发明的人造单词”指的是“具有指定含义的字母的随机组合”，故选D。]
2．C [细节理解题。根据第三段中“At the same time，they had equipment attached to their heads that sent weak distracting signals to their primary motor cortex—the brain area that controls voluntary arm movements.”可知，在受试者头部安装设备是为了影响大脑活动，故选C。]
3．D [观点态度题。根据最后一段中“‘I think we under-use gesture in our classrooms，’ Mathias says.”可知，Mathias认为目前课堂上没有充分运用手势。故选D。]
4．C [文章出处题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“Linking a word to brain areas responsible for movement strengthens the memory of its meaning.This is the recent finding of neuroscientist Mathias and his colleagues.”可知，文章主要讲述研究者通过实验发现当人们学习词汇时，将单词与大脑中负责运动的区域联系起来可以更好地记住词汇的意思。故本文应是出自杂志中的“思维和大脑”部分，故选C。]
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。剑桥大学的一项研究表明，双语环境会刺激婴儿大脑语言处理机制的变化，这进一步证实了学习两种或两种以上语言的神经基础在生命早期就已经建立起来的观点。文章对这项研究进行了介绍。
5．A [细节理解题。根据第二段“Previous studies have looked into the brain mechanisms that underlie(构成……的基础) speech processing in babies who hear just one language.To better understand this in bilingual-exposed infants...”可知，之所以进行这项研究是为了揭示双语环境对婴儿大脑机制的影响。故选A。]
6．C [段落大意题。根据第三段第二句至倒数第二句可知，第三段主要是介绍这项研究的发现。故选C。]
7．B [细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“If this is the case，it could help them be sensitive to linguistic differences and enable them to learn to distinguish between languages at a younger age.”可知，双语环境下的婴儿对语言差异更敏感。故选B。]
8．B [推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句“The researchers note that a bilingual environment stimulates changes in the brain mechanisms underlying speech processing in young infants，adding weight to the idea that the neural basis of learning two or more languages is established very early in life.”可知，研究人员指出，学习两种或两种以上语言的神经基础在生命早期就已经建立起来了，由此可推知，研究人员可能会认同“混血家庭拥有更多的语言潜力”这个观点。故选B。]
Ⅱ.1.B 2.C 3.D 4.F 5.G
Ⅲ.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了和笔友Juliette的书信交流以及自己学习法语的过程。
1．B [expensive昂贵的；old-fashioned过时的，老式的；creative有创造力的；long-lost很久不见的，杳无音信的。根据上文“Juliette and I knew each other seven years ago”和下文“Although we speak ________ on the social media now，I’ve kept all of our letters.”可知，作者和Juliette七年前用的是纸和墨写信交流，与现在的社交媒体相比，那是一种过时的方式。故选B。]
2．A [language语言；friend朋友；lifestyle生活方式；hobby业余爱好。根据下文“Although we speak ________ on the social media now，I’ve kept all of our letters.They are the ____ representation of our friendship and language learning.”可知，这些信代表着作者与Juliette的友谊和两人的语言学习；language是原词复现。故选A。]
3．C [at random随机地；at hand近在手边，在附近；in person亲自；in turn反过来。根据句中“met”可知，两个人见面了；meet in person“会面”。故选C。]
4．D [openly公开地；sharply严厉地；briefly简短地；easily容易地。根据句中“speak to her in her native language”和状语从句“as I do in English”可知，作者希望自己能用Juliette的母语和她交谈，像自己说英文一样容易。故选D。]
5．B [choice选择；reason原因，理由；reward奖励；credit信用。根据上文可知，作者希望自己能像说英文一样用Juliette的母语和Juliette交谈。这是作者学习法语的原因。故选B。]
6．C [assess评价；leave离开；attend定期去(学校等)；build建造。根据句中“her school helped me grasp French”和下文“during classes”可推知，去Juliette的学校上学帮助了作者学法语。故选C。]
7．A [proud自豪的；calm镇静的；surprised惊讶的；confused困惑的。根据句中“on the few occasions I knew the answers to questions during classes”可推知，在法语课堂上能回答问题会让作者感到自豪。故选A。]
8．B [argue with和……争吵；talk to与……谈话；come across偶遇；wait for等待。根据句中“in French”可知，在护照被偷后，作者用法语和警察交谈。故选B。]
9．C [responsibility责任；power力量；confidence自信；interest兴趣。根据上文可知，在护照被偷后，作者与警察用法语进行了交流，结合句中“The passport was found”可知，交流很成功，作者找回了护照，这当然会增加作者对自己用法语解决问题的能力的信心。故选C。]
10．C [secretly秘密地；occasionally偶然；mainly主要地；casually随意地。根据句中“on the social media now”并结合常识可知，作者和Juliette现在主要用社交媒体聊天。故选C。]
11．A [physical物质的，有形的；abstract抽象的；artistic艺术的；legal合法的。根据句中“representation of our friendship and language learning”可知，作者和Juliette的往来书信是友谊和语言学习的有形表现形式。故选A。]
12．A [run发生，进行；fall落下；struggle奋斗；cheat欺骗。根据句中“and now has 100 students involved”可知，法语交流项目仍在进行。故选A。]
13．B [research研究；trend趋势；software软件；edition版本。结合常识和上文“Although we speak ________ on the social media now”可知，现在的人们都用社交媒体交流，所以应用程序和在线课程是最新的趋势。故选B。]
14．D [useful有用的；popular受欢迎的；precious珍贵的；dated过时的。结合上文可知，现在人们都倾向用应用程序交流，所以笔友和帖子就变得过时了。故选D。]
15．D [appreciate欣赏；speak发言；discover发现；teach教学。根据上文“They are the _________ representation of our friendship and language learning.”可知，作者通过与Juliette写信的方式来学习语言，所以写信也是一种独特的语言教学方法。故选D。]
Ⅳ.1.to celebrate 2.tongues 3.and 4.written
5．be treated 6.for 7.promotes 8.improving 9.the
10．innovation必修第一册 Unit 3 Family matters
62．5分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
When children are growing up，what they see in their families is what they tend to consider normal.That means family traditions and other activities are generally seen as just normal.If a family eats dinner together or spends time talking with each other，that’s what the child absorbs and ①internalizes.
Our family traditions are declining as we move toward a more isolated(孤立的) society.How many families no longer share meals around the dinner table，instead choosing to watch TV or text friends on their phones This tends to isolate and ②disconnect family members from each other.It also stops families from communicating and catching up on each other’s lives.
For those of us who grew up in a household where families shared meals together and spent time talking with each other，chances are that we are passing along those traditions to our own families.The problem is that children today often want to spend their time in front of screens rather than people.Cellphones，computers and other attention-grabbing devices often mean parents get resistance to traditional family togetherness time.This pressure can lead parents to give in and let children do what they want rather than fight with them over sitting at the dinner table.This creates the new normal that no longer values the idea of families and the society at large，connecting with each other.
Family and community traditions are important，not just for the current shared experiences，but for the future as well.Since children internalize their experiences，that means generations to come may not know what it’s like to sit together around the dinner table and truly connect as a family.
That is why it is so important that parents and ③caregivers create boundaries of behavior that help to keep family traditions alive.If you remember the shared experiences you had with your parents and grandparents，you know the important bonding that took place during those times.
It is this shared experience that brings people closer together and is well worth preserving.
1．What is the phenomenon the author describes at the beginning of the text
A. The increase in shared family meals means a shift towards isolation.
B．Increased use of technology replaces traditional family interactions.
C．More and more children prefer to spend quality time with the family.
D．Family members are more likely to share their updates with each other.
2．What is the central concern expressed in paragraph 3
A. The inability of parents to understand technology.
B．The challenge of preserving traditional family values.
C．The influence of technology on children’s education.
D．The necessity of controlling children’s digital devices.
3．What can be inferred about future generations if current trends continue
A. They will be more addicted to advanced technology.
B．They will maintain stronger and closer family bonds.
C．They may create new and irreplaceable family traditions.
D．They may not understand the value of family gatherings.
4．How does the author view the role of parents in preserving family traditions
A．Insignificant. B．Irresponsible.
C．Crucial. D．Overemphasized.
语境猜词 ①internalize(派)＝internal＋ize ②disconnect(派)＝dis＋connect ③caregiver(合)＝care＋giver
B
(2024·安徽池州二模)
How do we come to make sense of our daily lives How can we gain a strong grasp of who we really are and how we fit in the world And how can we naturally connect to important ones in our lives “Life stories are one of the prime tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us，” says Robyn Fivush，a professor at Emory University.
Humans are natural storytellers.We use stories to understand our present，draw insights from our past，and anticipate the future.Thus，storytelling is basic to our lives.As a form of rich ①engagement between family members，family storytelling should be valued more.Sharing bedtime stories and talks after school，or walking through an event that left a young child crying—these are all opportunities for parents and children to become closer through warmth，understanding and support.Fivush and her colleagues have also underscored the value of storytelling in parenting.The ways parents support children’s emotions and help them retell more vivid，richly detailed stories have ②lasting impacts on children’s cognitive(认知的) and emotional development.
Children and teenagers learn how to talk about their lives from family stories.An early example is learning how to present a detailed story with a beginning，a middle，and an end—to give it a clear structure.Further，they learn what is appropriate to talk about or avoid and what feelings are appropriate to share over dinner or out with others.
When growing up，we use our life stories to build complex and stable views of ourselves.Through stories about the traditions maintained over the years，we make connections between past successes and failures，our relationships，and the activities that hold meaning to us to develop our new identities.These identities reflect our roles as family members，community members，co-workers and so on，thus helping us have a more complete view of ourselves.
Having a lasting impact on ourselves and those around us，life stories are filled with meaning，insight，and value.By the way，what’s the story that ③stands out to you from a recent meal or chat
5．Why does the writer ask three questions in the beginning
A．To explain a general idea.
B．To give background information.
C．To introduce an argument.
D．To report the finding of a study.
6．What does the underlined word “underscored” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Cast doubt on. B．Attached importance to.
C．Shown concern for. D．Thought poorly of.
7．How can life stories help form a complete view of ourselves according to the writer
A．By maintaining social ties.
B．By rebuilding our identities.
C．By connecting our past and future.
D．By learning from family members.
8．Where is the text most probably taken from
A．A review on a storybook.
B．An advice letter for social life.
C．A guidebook to parenting.
D．An essay on the value of storytelling.
语境猜词 ①engagement(派)＝engage＋ment ②lasting(派)＝last＋ing ③stand out
Ⅱ.七选五(每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
You know the old saying：It ①takes a village to raise a child.Here are some tips from superstar aunties，uncles and experts on how to be part of the village where children are loved，raised and celebrated.
1
Some aunties and uncles want to send gift cards on birthdays and holidays.Others want to do school ②pickup every week.Whatever your style is，the first step in being a supportive adult in a kid’s life is understanding and sharing your own interests with them. 2 The connection can be big or small and can happen whether you’re near or far.
Come up with a routine for staying in touch.
Once you figure out your style，start thinking about how often you want to participate.Are you checking in every day Once a week？ 3
Provide non-judgmental support.
Unlike being a parent，there’s less pressure for you to always be on your best behavior or be the perfect role model. 4 In this safe zone，you can be more free to express yourself than parents.If a kid sees you as a safe person，they might start sharing their secrets with you.
Talk about discipline.
In most situations，kids are going to test the limits when they’re not with their parents，and there may even be some behavior problems. 5 Not only will these conversations help you to act in a proper way with the child，but they could also save your relationship with the parents.Otherwise，it could potentially backfire(适得其反) if the parents disagree with your approach to managing those problems.
A．Figure out your style and set up a connection.
B．Keep secret if a child shares something bad with you.
C．So talk with the parents about what they think is appropriate.
D．So you can listen to kids a little bit differently from their parents.
E．When it comes to building relationships with kids，consistency is key.
F．Finding a shared hobby is an easy way to create a point of connection.
G．You can start by asking whether it is okay to set limits with your child.
语境猜词 ①take a village ②pickup(合)＝pick＋up
Ⅲ.完形填空(每小题1分，满分15分)
(2025·江苏无锡调研)
Brian Tracy is a very famous Canadian-born ①motivational speaker，and it is safe enough to say that he is one of the best ones out there.Brian is 1 good at the fields of public speaking，②leadership and success psychology. 2 ，it did not begin for Brian like that，as he was the troublemaker of the family.
Brian Tracy was born in Canada in 1944 and 3 in the United States.His early childhood was spent in many locations，including Illinois，Wisconsin，Minnesota and California.His family 4 frequently and he was often in a new school.His mother was a 5 single parent who held down three jobs to 6 the family.
In his childhood，he fell in love with reading，which brought him great 7 and helped him go through these tough years.Tracy read 8 books，including biographies(传记) and books on success，personal development and history.His reading gave him an 9 that was far beyond his years.Although his life was full of 10 ，Tracy’s optimism and determination eventually 11 his success.His early childhood experiences 12 his beliefs and values，and he 13 them to his later life and career.
His deeds are an inspiration to many people in trouble and he has one main message for everyone out there，“I believe through 14 and the ③application of what you have learned，you can 15 any obstacle and achieve any goal that you set for yourself.”
1．A.obviously B．generally
C．occasionally D．extremely
2．A.Therefore B．However
C．Besides D．Otherwise
3．A.raised B．adopted
C．acknowledged D．noted
4．A.exchanged B．escaped
C．moved D．quarreled
5．A.confident B．hard-working
C．cautious D．patient
6．A.build B．assist
C．save D．support
7．A.name B．confusion
C．delight D．attention
8．A.various B．bestselling
C．similar D．special
9．A.insight B．opinion
C．experience D．achievement
10．A.chances B．risks
C．hardships D．threats
11．A.held back B．resulted from
C．turned over D．contributed to
12．A.ruined B．weakened
C．shaped D．reflected
13．A.transformed B．applied
C．exposed D．reached
14．A.practicing B．learning
C．seeking D．creating
15．A.overcome B．pose
C．hit D．encounter
语境猜词 ①motivational(派)＝motivation＋al ②leadership(派)＝leader＋ship ③application(派)＝appl(y→i)＋ca＋tion
Ⅳ.语法填空(每小题1.5分，满分15分)
(2024·山东烟台三模)
It was in 2019,1. Zakirova came to Shanghai to study，that she discovered a local park filled with elderly people 2. (dance) in the early morning.No one judges the dancers for a ①misstep or for not keeping up with the rhythm.They simply dance and enjoy the moment.Usually,3. (experience) dancers lead，while newcomers observe，learn，and eventually join in.4. (occasion)，she’d also join and dance with the Chinese.In her opinion，this public activity ignores age and background，offering 5. effective method to handle the loneliness and physical inactivity that often goes hand in hand with aging.It is a ②heart-warming proof of the openness and liveliness of modern Chinese society：older people and retired people gather，not just 6. (exercise)，but to socialize and form new connections.
By the time she came to China，Zakirova 7. (take) part in various dances，including traditional Uzbek dances and various other cultural dances.On campus，she taught students from other corners of the world Uzbek dances in exchange 8.________ the learning of dances from their traditions.Outside the university，she often found 9._________ (she) wandering into parks watching the public square dances.
These two worlds—the public dancing in China and the Uzbek dance tradition—have shaped her life and brought her boundless joy.
Dancing，whether in China 10. Uzbekistan，serves as a reminder that the joy of dance goes beyond borders，languages，and backgrounds.
语境猜词 ①misstep(派)＝mis＋step ②heart-warming(合＋派)＝heart＋warm＋ing
语境猜词答案
Ⅰ.A.①v.使内在化 ②v.(使)不联系 ③n.家庭护理员
B．①n.参与 ②adj.持久的；恒久的 ③突出，显眼；印象深刻
Ⅱ.①需要整个社区的支持 ②n.接送
Ⅲ.①adj.激励人的；励志的 ②n.领导才能 ③n.运用；应用
Ⅳ.①n.踏错步；失误 ②adj.暖心的；感人的
答案精析
Ⅰ.
语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。文章探讨了家庭传统在当今社会中日益减少的问题，强调了家庭和社区传统的重要性，并呼吁父母和护理员制定行为边界，以保持这些传统的活力。
1．B [细节理解题。根据第一段“When children are growing up...that’s what the child absorbs and internalizes.”和第二段“Our family traditions are declining as we move toward a more isolated(孤立的) society...It also stops families from communicating and catching up on each other’s lives.”可知，作者在文章开篇描述了诸如电视、手机之类的科技产品替代了传统的家庭互动。故选B。]
2．B [细节理解题。根据第三段中“The problem is that children today often want to spend their time in front of screens rather than people...This creates the new normal that no longer values the idea of families and the society at large，connecting with each other.”可知，第三段中表达了担忧：孩子们不再重视家庭和整个社会相互联系，这是传统的家庭价值观面对来自科技的挑战。故选B。]
3．D [推理判断题。根据第四段中“Since children internalize their experiences，that means generations to come may not know what it’s like to sit together around the dinner table and truly connect as a family.”可推知，如果目前的趋势继续下去，未来几代人将不理解围坐在餐桌旁、真正像一家人一样交流是什么感觉，不理解家庭聚会的价值。故选D。]
4．C [观点态度题。根据最后一段中“That is why it is so important that parents and caregivers create boundaries of behavior that help to keep family traditions alive.”可知，作者认为父母在维护家庭传统方面起着至关重要的作用。故选C。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文，主要探讨了生活故事在个人身份认同和情感发展中的作用，以及家庭讲故事对亲子关系的重要性。
5．C [推理判断题。根据第一段中三个问题之后的“Life stories are one of the prime tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us”可推理出，问这三个问题是为了引出“生活故事是我们了解自己和周围世界的主要工具之一”这一论点，故选C。]
6．B [词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句上文“Sharing bedtime stories and talks...for parents and children to become closer through warmth，understanding and support.”并结合画线词前的also可推知，画线词所在句表示Fivush和同事也像上文一样强调了家庭讲故事的重要性，由此可推理出，画线词的含义为“强调”，故选B。]
7．B [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，通过讲述生活故事，我们可以构建复杂而稳定的自我观念。通过讲述关于传统的故事，我们可以将过去的成功和失败、我们的关系以及对我们有意义的活动联系起来，从而发展我们的新身份认同。这些身份认同反映了我们作为家庭成员、社区成员、同事等的角色，从而帮助我们更全面地看待自己，即生活故事是通过重建我们的身份认同来帮助形成全面的自我观念，故选B。]
8．D [文章出处题。根据第一段中的“Life stories are one of the prime tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us”以及最后一段中的“Having a lasting impact on ourselves and those around us，life stories are filled with meaning，insight，and value.”可知，本文最有可能取自探讨讲故事的价值的文章，故选D。]
Ⅱ.1.A 2.F 3.E 4.D 5.G
Ⅲ.
1．D [obviously明显地；generally通常地；occasionally偶然，偶尔；extremely非常。根据前文“it is safe enough to say that he is one of the best ones out there”可知，他应该是非常擅长一些领域的演讲。故选D。]
2．B [therefore因此；however然而；besides除此之外；otherwise否则。根据前文“it is safe enough to say that he is one of the best ones out there”及后文“it did not begin for Brian like that，as he was the troublemaker of the family”可知，布莱恩现在很成功，但一开始并不是这样，前后构成转折关系。故选B。]
3．A [raise抚养；adopt收养；acknowledge承认；note指出。根据后文“His early childhood was spent in many locations，including Illinois，Wisconsin，Minnesota and California.”可知，布莱恩小时候在美国很多地方都待过，应该是在美国被抚养长大的。故选A。]
4．C [exchange交换；escape逃跑；move搬家；quarrel争吵。根据前文“His early childhood was spent in many locations，including Illinois，Wisconsin，Minnesota and California.”及后文“he was often in a new school”可知，布莱恩小时候总是搬家，所以才会在美国这么多地方待过，而且经常会去新学校。故选C。]
5．B [confident自信的；hard-working工作努力的；cautious谨慎的；patient耐心的。根据后文“who held down three jobs”可知，布莱恩的妈妈工作非常努力。故选B。]
6．D [build建造；assist协助；save拯救；support供养。根据前文“single parent who held down three jobs(打三份工的单身母亲)”可知，布莱恩的妈妈要打三份工来养家。故选D。]
7．C [name姓名；confusion困惑；delight愉快；attention注意。根据后文“helped him go through these tough years”可知，布莱恩通过读书度过那些艰难的日子，说明读书给他带来了巨大的快乐。故选C。]
8．A [various各种各样的；bestselling畅销的；similar相似的；special特别的。根据后文“including biographies(传记) and books on success，personal development and history”可知，布莱恩看各种各样的书。故选A。]
9．A [insight洞察力；opinion观点；experience经验；achievement成就。根据后文“that was far beyond his years”及“Tracy’s optimism and determination”可知，阅读让他拥有了强大的内在力量，培养了布莱恩远超他年龄的洞察力。故选A。]
10．C [chance机会；risk危险；hardship艰辛；threat威胁。根据前文“His family ________ frequently and he was often in a new school.”可知，布莱恩小时候跟着单亲妈妈经常搬家，导致他的童年也十分不稳定，充满了艰辛。故选C。]
11．D [hold back克制；result from起因于；turn over翻转；contribute to促成。根据后文“his success”并结合常识可知，他的乐观和决心最终促成了他的成功。故选D。]
12．C [ruin毁灭；weaken削弱；shape塑造；reflect反映。根据常识可知，一个人的信念和价值观是由童年经历塑造的。故选C。]
13．B [transform使转化；apply运用；expose暴露；reach达到。根据末段的“the application of what you have learned”并结合常识可知，他是将信念和价值观运用到后来的生活和事业中。故选B。]
14．B [practice练习；learn学习；seek寻找；create创造。根据后文“the application of what you have learned”可知，此处是指通过学习并运用自己所学的知识。故选B。]
15．A [overcome克服；pose造成(威胁、问题等)；hit打击；encounter遭遇。根据后文“achieve any goal that you set for yourself”及常识可知，实现自己的目标需要克服很多的困难。故选A。]
Ⅳ.1.when 2.dancing 3.experienced 4.Occasionally
5．an 6.to exercise 7.had taken 8.for 9.herself 10.or必修第一册 Unit 4 Friends forever
62．5分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
(2024·河北沧州一模)
The days of just teaching kids their ABCs are long gone.Modern educators are ①tasked with the seemingly impossible responsibility of ensuring that today’s youth are academically prepared for life outside the classroom：being self-aware，self-managing，socially aware，relationship-building and responsible ②decision-makers who positively contribute to society.That is quite an ③ask!
Social-emotional learning(SEL) answers this call and delivers upon this tall order.It is a method to improve students’ intrapersonal(内心的)，interpersonal，and cognitive competence.This process improves individual students’ skills and makes for a community of successful learners willing and able to positively contribute to society.This theory truly allows individuals to develop well.
SEL has effectively predicted positive school adjustment in the school setting，promoted learning engagement，minimized discipline problems，increased high school graduation rates，and promoted future employment and adult health.A core component of SEL is helping children understand their emotions.Further，not only is it vital that youngsters can identify various emotions，but they must also be able to manage the emotions they experience.
Developing an identity is necessary for maturing adults，and SEL satisfies this requirement.In assisting students in developing their identity，SEL helps to increase self-confidence，self-compassion，identification of strengths and needs，and recognition of needs，values，and judgments.
In the classroom，SEL has been shown to positively impact students’ attitudes，behaviors，and academic performance.Further，it decreases negative behaviors，such as being off-task or aggressive，and substance abuse.SEL enhances the learning environment and makes it a safe place for learning.
Not only is SEL critical for students’ mental health，but it is also important for teachers’ mental health.SEL increases teacher-reported effectiveness for behavior management and decreases reports of teacher ④burnout.Ultimately，SEL creates a calmer classroom environment，which makes educating students much easier.
1．What does the underlined word “That” in paragraph 1 stand for
A．Teaching kids their ABCs.
B．Preparing students for life beyond class.
C．All the hopes placed on students.
D．Teaching students self-management.
2．What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2
A．How to be a successful learner.
B．How to meet the students’ needs.
C．What is needed for a community.
D．What is social-emotional learning.
3．What is the most important part of SEL
A. Giving students a definite identity.
B．Allowing students to predict their future.
C．Guaranteeing students’ future employment.
D．Helping students understand and manage emotions.
4．What can we infer about SEL from the last paragraph
A．It is a win-win method.
B．It is criticized by students.
C．It may make teachers tired.
D．It is a magical tool for teachers.
语境猜词 ①task(熟义：n.任务，工作) 生义(文义)： ②decision-maker(合)＝decision＋maker ③ask(熟义：v.询问) 生义(文义)： ④burnout(合)＝burn＋out
B
There’s a long line of research showing that when we make contact with people who’re socially different from us，we tend to feel less prejudice towards them.According to the contact theory，contact seems to work best for reducing prejudice when the contact is generally positive.But what happens when the conditions for interpersonal contact may not be ideal For example，what if you feel threatened in some way by a group of people you see as “the other”？
Researchers from Ghent University in Belgium analyzed the results of 34 studies ①surveying nearly 64,000 people from 19 countries to see how intergroup contact affected their viewpoints about “outgroups” under conflict situations.For example，people were asked to report on how they viewed other groups.The researchers also had data from the surveys that measured attitudes towards ②outgroup members，such as how positive people felt towards them and how much they could trust them.
After analyzing the data，the researchers found strong feelings of threat were associated with more negative views of outgroup members.But having contact with outgroup members still reduced prejudice just as much under those ③unfavorable conditions.To Jasper Van Assche，the lead author of the paper，this suggests contact theory holds even under conflict situations.
Van Assche says that contact is so powerful probably because just being around people from an outgroup affects how we think and feel about them.As we become accustomed to even the mere presence of people from other groups，that can reduce our anxiety，especially if the encounters are positive—and that can lead to warmer feelings.Also，contact can enhance our knowledge about others’ customs and practices，so that they don’t seem so ④foreign or “other” to us.
Van Assche hopes his research can lead people to see the benefits of integrating the spaces where they live.This could be done through top-down methods，such as the government requiring school integration，but also from the bottom up.For example，suggests Van Assche，communities could create low-cost，low-key events that bring people together，helping to promote tolerance.
5．Why are the questions raised in paragraph 1
A. To inspire readers’ imagination.
B．To argue against the contact theory.
C．To show the author’s curiosity.
D．To offer the purpose of the study.
6．Why can interpersonal contact reduce prejudice
A. It improves people’s adaptive capacity.
B．It increases people’s desire to socialize.
C．It promotes each other’s understanding.
D．It makes people emotionally stable.
7．What might be Van Assche’s advice according to the text
A. Expanding communities on the whole.
B．Increasing chances of positive contact.
C．Strengthening interactions between schools.
D．Offering equal education opportunities to diverse groups.
8．What can be the best title of the text
A. People Involved in Equal Contact Are Generally Positive
B．Opportunities for Intergroup Contact Are on the Rise
C．The Interventions Based on Contact Are Unhealthy
D．Interpersonal Contact Can Help People Connect
语境猜词 ①survey(转)n.→v. ②outgroup(合)＝out＋group ③unfavorable(派)＝un＋favor＋able ④foreign(熟义：adj.外国的) 生义(文义)：
Ⅱ.七选五(每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
(2025·福建漳州质检)
“Medicine and technology may fail us at times，but human connection ①grounded in love and compassion always heals(治愈)．” Those words from Dr.Vivek Murthy are ②relatable to many of us in the medical community who increasingly encounter individuals suffering from loneliness.There are many complex factors driving loneliness，but it is clear that positive social connections do in fact “heal”． 1 They may even prolong our life span.Here are several actions you can take to improve your social connections and support your health.
2 For instance，a simple smile to a stranger，a friendly exchange with a store clerk，or a curious question about a pin or piece of jewelry on a colleague can enrich your daily life.
For more substantial connections，explore activities with shared munity centers，libraries and online groups are great munity centers organize a wide range of activities for social connections. 3 Joining a walking group，volunteering at a food bank，or simply calling a long-lost friend can provide a sense of community and purpose.
Our deepest social connections are provided by those closest to us. 4 By engaging in ③open-ended conversations，we can build even more profound and supportive bonds.Such relationships are not only about the easy times；they also involve navigating challenging discussions，which should be approached as chances to learn and grow together.
5 But by taking steps now to start to build a foundation for strong positive social connections in our future，we can make ourselves and our country as a whole healthier.
A．Deep social connections can also come with some drawbacks.
B．There may be no quick fixes to a desperate state of loneliness.
C．Loneliness can lead to feelings of sadness and a lack of purpose.
D．Even short，positive interactions may positively impact our health.
E．These connections greatly improve our physical and mental well-being.
F．Libraries often host book signings and lectures that encourage engagement.
G．Intentionally developing these relationships is crucial for strong social support.
语境猜词 ①ground(转)n.→v. ②relatable(派)＝relat(e)＋able ③open-ended(合＋派)＝open＋end＋ed
Ⅲ.完形填空(每小题1分，满分15分)
I often lock myself out.So，when I 1 into a studio apartment for my second year of school，I knew it would be wise to get to know my 2 .
Ali，a law student，was my ①across-the-hall neighbor.Though I am generally a little 3 ，I introduced myself，“I’m Sophie.I just moved in.Do you think we could exchange phone numbers in case one of us gets 4 ？”
He agreed.A few days later，I received a 5 from him.“Hey，it’s Ali! I left a box of chocolates by your door.” Such kindness 6 through the highs and lows of school days. 7 ，he knocked and I saw the smiles on his face，but most of the time we 8 small gifts—stickers，baked goods，and the like.
Inspired by Ali’s 9 ②generosity，I decided to pass it on.I 10 a loaf of ③homemade bread outside Ali’s door，and a bowl of soup to a neighbor down the hall. 11 ，these neighbors 12 kind notes under my door，and greeted me warmly in the hallways.Now I’m in a new apartment for my final year of school and have roommates to let me in when I lose my 13 ，but I will always remember the 14 that a small act of 15 can make in others’ life.
1．A.checked B．moved
C．fitted D．walked
2．A.students B．friends
C．neighbors D．owners
3．A.shy B．confident
C．careful D．nervous
4．A.kicked out B．sorted out
C．ruled out D．locked out
5．A.telegram B．letter
C．message D．present
6．A.continued B．suspended
C．returned D．appeared
7．A.Frequently B．Occasionally
C．Normally D．Typically
8．A.opened B．bought
C．borrowed D．exchanged
9．A.unrecognized B．unexpected
C．unrecorded D．unreported
10．A.laid B．threw
C．spread D．served
11．A.In short B．In reality
C．In return D．In general
12．A.slid B．compared
C．made D．took
13．A.boxes B．phones
C．gifts D．keys
14．A.attempt B．adaptation
C．difference D．contact
15．A.wisdom B．kindness
C．justice D．faith
语境猜词 ①across-the-hall(合)＝across＋the＋hall ②generosity(派)＝genero(u)s＋ity ③homemade(合)＝home＋made
Ⅳ.语法填空(每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Playing an instrument or singing in a choir may boost your brain.For generations，parents 1.__________ (encourage) their children to practice playing musical instruments.Parents have good reason to ①prioritize their children’s musical education.Learning an instrument is not only associated with 2. (good) educational ②attainment but also with improved cognitive abilities and intelligence scores in children.
The results of a recent study 3. (investigate) this question showed that musical people had better memory and the ability to stay 4. (focus) on tasks than those with less or no musicality.
However,5. made a difference among those who played an instrument was whether they continued to play 6. had only played in the past.Current amateur musicians exhibited the highest cognitive performance among participants.
Continued engagement 7. cognitively stimulating activities，like playing an instrument，is likely 8. (lead) to sustained brain health.In contrast，playing the recorder for only three years in primary school may not 9._________ (significant) impact our cognitive performance later in life.
Given the overall benefits of learning an instrument or participating in a choir，engaging in such a cognitive 10. (stimulate) as we age could be beneficial.
语境猜词 ①prioritize(派)＝prior＋it(y)＋ize ②attainment(派)＝attain＋ment
语境猜词答案
Ⅰ.A.①v.交给某人(任务)；派给某人(工作) ②n.决策人 ③n.难以做到的事情；棘手的事 ④n.精疲力竭，精神崩溃
B．①做调查 ②n.外群体，外团体 ③adj.不利的 ④adj.陌生的；不熟悉的
Ⅱ.①以……为基础 ②adj.可理解的；有关联的 ③adj.开放式的；没有限制的
Ⅲ.①adj.走廊对面的；对门的 ②n.慷慨；大方 ③adj.自家制的
Ⅳ.①v.优先处理 ②n.成就
答案精析
Ⅰ.
1．B [代词指代题。根据画线词前面的内容“Modern educators are tasked with the seemingly impossible responsibility of ensuring that today’s youth are academically prepared for life outside the classroom：being self-aware，self-managing，socially aware，relationship-building and responsible decision-makers who positively contribute to society.”可知，现代教育工作者肩负着一项看似不可能的责任，那就是确保今天的年轻人在学术上为课堂之外的生活做好准备。故画线词指代的是“让学生们为课堂之外的生活做好准备”。故选B。]
2．D [段落大意题。根据第二段中“Social-emotional learning (SEL) answers this call and delivers upon this tall order.”以及“It is a method to improve students’ intrapersonal(内心的)，interpersonal，and cognitive competence.”可知，本段开头引出了社会情感学习的概念，下文介绍了社会情感学习的作用。所以本段主要探讨了什么是社会情感学习。故选D。]
3．D [细节理解题。根据第三段中“A core component of SEL is helping children understand their emotions.Further，not only is it vital that youngsters can identify various emotions，but they must also be able to manage the emotions they experience.”可知，SEL的一个核心组成部分是帮助孩子们理解情绪，进而管理情绪。故选D。]
4．A [推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Not only is SEL critical for students’ mental health，but it is also important for teachers’ mental health.”可知，社会情感学习不仅对学生的心理健康至关重要，而且对老师的心理健康也很重要。由此可知，这是一个双赢的方法。故选A。]
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。研究发现与来自不同群体的人接触可以减少人与人之间的偏见，从而帮助人们建立联系。
5．D [推理判断题。根据第一段中“According to the contact theory，contact seems to work best for reducing prejudice when the contact is generally positive.But what happens when the conditions for interpersonal contact may not be ideal For example，what if you feel threatened in some way by a group of people you see as ‘the other’？”并结合下文的研究发现可推断，第一段提问是为了给出研究的目的。故选D。]
6．C [细节理解题。根据第四段中的“As we become accustomed to even the mere presence of people from other groups，that can reduce our anxiety，especially if the encounters are positive—and that can lead to warmer feelings.Also，contact can enhance our knowledge about others’ customs and practices，so that they don’t seem so foreign or ‘other’ to us.”可知，人际接触之所以能减少偏见是因为它可以增进人与人之间的了解。故选C。]
7．B [细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“For example，suggests Van Assche，communities could create low-cost，low-key events that bring people together，helping to promote tolerance.”可知，Van Assche建议增加不同群体之间积极接触的机会。故选B。]
8．D [标题归纳题。根据第一段中“There’s a long line of research showing that when we make contact with people who’re socially different from us，we tend to feel less prejudice towards them.”并结合全文内容可知，文章主要说明了研究发现与来自不同群体的人接触可以减少人与人之间的偏见，从而帮助人们建立联系。故选D。]
Ⅱ.1.E 2.D 3.F 4.G 5.B
Ⅲ.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者因为怕自己被锁在外面而与邻居交换了联系方式，从交换小礼物等善意的举动开始，她和邻居们建立了深厚的友谊。
1．B [根据第二段中作者的自我介绍“I’m Sophie.I just moved in.”可知，此处指刚新搬到一栋单间公寓时。故选B。]
2．C [根据下文“Ali，a law student，was my across-the-hall neighbor.”和“a neighbor down the hall”可知，作者要去认识一下新邻居。故选C。]
3．A [根据空前“Though I am generally a little”以及空后“I introduced myself”可知，前后是转折关系，作者尽管很腼腆，但是还是主动介绍了自己。故选A。]
4．D [kick out逐出；sort out整理；rule out把……排除在外；lock out把……锁在门外。根据上文“I often lock myself out.”可知，作者经常把自己锁在门外，所以想要和邻居交换一下电话号码以防以后被锁在外面。故选D。]
5．C [根据上文“Do you think we could exchange phone numbers”“He agreed.”以及下文“‘Hey，it’s Ali! I left a box of chocolates by your door.’”可知，作者和Ali交换了电话号码，此处指收到Ali发来的信息。故选C。]
6．A [根据下文“he knocked and I saw the smiles on his face，but most of the time we ________ small gifts—stickers，baked goods，and the like”可知，自从Ali送给作者一盒巧克力后，他们表达善意、互送小礼物的行为一直继续。故选A。]
7．B [根据空后“but most of the time”可知，设空处应填“Occasionally”与“most of the time”相对应，表示二人偶尔面对面交流，但更多时候是互送小礼物。故选B。]
8．D [根据下文“Inspired by Ali’s ________ generosity，I decided to pass it on.I ________ a loaf of homemade bread outside Ali’s door，and a bowl of soup to a neighbor down the hall.”可知，作者和Ali经常互送小礼物。故选D。]
9．B [unrecognized未被承认的；unexpected令人意外的；unrecorded未记录下来的；unreported未经报道的，未报告的。根据上文“Do you think we could exchange phone numbers in case one of us gets ________？”以及“A few days later，I received a ________ from him.‘Hey，it’s Ali! I left a box of chocolates by your door.’”可知，作者和Ali刚成为邻居互相认识，几天后Ali给作者送了一盒巧克力，这是出乎作者意料的。故选B。]
10．A [根据上文“Hey，it’s Ali! I left a box of chocolates by your door.”以及“Inspired by Ali’s ________ generosity，I decided to pass it on.”可知，受到Ali在作者门口放小礼物的启发，作者也在他门口放了自制的面包。故选A。]
11．C [根据上文“I ________ a loaf of homemade bread outside Ali’s door，and a bowl of soup to a neighbor down the hall.”可知，作者给邻居送了东西，作为对作者善意的回报，他们会在走廊里热情地跟作者打招呼。故选C。]
12．A [slide(使)快捷而悄声地移动。根据空后“kind notes under my door”可知，邻居们会把表达善意的纸条从门下面塞进来。故选A。]
13．D [根据上文“I often lock myself out.”以及句中“have roommates to let me in”可知，当作者丢了钥匙被锁在门外时，会有室友给作者开门。故选D。]
14．C [根据上文作者受邻居送小礼物的影响而开始给邻居们送小礼物表达善意的故事以及句中“that a small act of ________ can make in others’ life”可知，一些友好的举动、善意的行为能够对别人产生影响；make a difference“起作用，有影响”符合语境。故选C。]
15．B [根据上文“Inspired by Ali’s ________ generosity，I decided to pass it on.I ________ a loaf of homemade bread outside Ali’s door，and a bowl of soup to a neighbor down the hall.________，these neighbors ________ kind notes under my door，and greeted me warmly in the hallways.”可知，本文讲述了作者受邻居送小礼物的影响，开始和邻居互送小礼物，友好善意的行为能够对别人产生影响。故选B。]
Ⅳ.1.have encouraged/have been encouraging 2.better
3．investigating 4.focused 5.what 6.or 7.in 8.to lead 9.significantly 10.stimulator必修第一册 Unit 5 Into the wild
62．5分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
(2024·全国甲)
Animals can express their needs using a lot of ways.For instance，almost all animals have distinct vocals(声音) that they rely on to either ask for help，scare away any dangerous animals or look for shelter.But cats are special creatures who possess amazing vocalization skills.They are able to have entire conversations with humans using meows and you’re able to interpret it.If a pet cat is hungry，it will keep meowing to attract attention and find food.However，when a cat is looking for affection，they tend to produce stretched and soft meows.Meowing starts as soon as a baby cat is brought to life and uses it to get the mother’s attention and be fed.
Cats have many ①heightened senses，but their sense of smell is quite impressive.They use their noses to assess their environment and look out for any signs of danger.They will ②sniff out specific areas before they choose a place to relax.However，another way the cats are able to distinguish between situations is by looking for familiar smells.Your cat will likely smell your face and store the smell in its memory and use it to recognize you in the future.That’s why most pet cats are able to tell immediately if their owners were around any other cats，which they don’t usually like.
Dogs are known for their impressive fetching habit，but cats take this behavior up a notch.Many cats will find random objects outside and bring them to their owners.This is a very old habit that’s been present in all kinds of predators(食肉动物)．Cats bring gifts for their owners to show they love you.These adorable little hunters are just doing something that it’s been in their ③nature since the beginning of time.So just go along with it!
1．What can be learned about cats’ meowing from the first paragraph
A．It’s a survival skill.
B．It’s taught by mother cats.
C．It’s hard to interpret.
D．It’s getting louder with age.
2．How does a pet cat assess different situations
A．By listening for sounds.
B．By touching familiar objects.
C．By checking on smells.
D．By communicating with other cats.
3．Which best explains the phrase “take...up notch” in paragraph 3
A．Perform appropriately. B．Move faster.
C．Act strangely. D．Do better.
4．What is a suitable title for the text
A. Tips on Finding a Smart Cat
B．Understanding Your Cat’s Behavior
C．Have Fun with Your Cat
D．How to Keep Your Cat Healthy
语境猜词 ①heightened(派)＝height＋en＋ed ②sniff(转)n.→v. ③nature(熟义：n.自然) 生义(文义)：
B
(2024·山东德州一模)
With pet ownership becoming more popular，being ①saddened by the loss of a beloved pet is becoming a terrible headache.Li Peng，a woolen felt(毛毡) craftswoman，has found a unique way to preserve the memory of dead pets by creating realistic woolen images.
Li’s journey into this craft is ②accidental.During her college years，she majored in e-commerce and worked part-time at a pet store.One day，while visiting a website，she came upon a small fox made entirely of wool.Astonished at its delicacy，she set off on a self-taught journey in this art form.In late 2019，Li Peng made the firm decision to start her own business and pursue wool felting as a full-time profession.
While a video showcasing the work may only take a few minutes to watch，the actual process is far more intricate.The three-dimensional creations feature genuine fur，lifelike glass eyes and tiny whiskers(胡须)，each one individually secured by hand.To achieve a vivid effect，she repeatedly sticks layers of wool with a needle，winding the loose fibers together to create solid felted shapes.The key is massive patience.
The ③handcrafted creations satisfy her desire to convey love.The majority of her customers are pet owners who have experienced the loss of their beloved companions.They send Li photographs and even their pets’ hair，hoping to freeze the appearance of their furry friends through her wool felting models.Fascinated by the deep bond between people and their pets，she is committed to grabbing and investing these emotions in her artworks.And it turns out that the career is a success.Orders are often scheduled for one year later，and she has gained substantial attention through social media.
Reflecting on her work，Li expresses her desire to create meaningful pieces using the warm material，offering a heartfelt gift of warmth to the beautiful souls of this world.
5．What inspired Li Peng to take up wool felting as a career
A. A temporary job at a pet shop.
B．Her self-study art course.
C．A discovery of an alternative to fiber.
D．A woolen creation online.
6．What does the underlined word “intricate” mean in paragraph 3
A．Confusing. B．Efficient.
C．Complicated. D．Effortless.
7．Who are Li Peng’s primary clients
A. ④Conservationists of animal rights.
B．Individuals fond of furry toys.
C．Distributors providing personalized service.
D．People suffering from pet loss.
8．What’s the crucial factor behind Li Peng’s success
A．Fair product pricing.
B．Human-pet attachment.
C．Smart network marketing.
D．Hunger for a fine reputation.
语境猜词 ①sadden(派)＝sad＋den ②accidental(派)＝accident＋al ③handcrafted(合)＝hand＋crafted ④conservationist(派)＝conserv(e)＋ation＋ist
Ⅱ.七选五(每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
As I was standing in a long line to get into the grocery store waiting to buy fruit and vegetables，I realized I could turn my backyard into a garden. 1 Here are several expert tips to help you break ground on your garden.
Before you start your work，think about the space you’re changing.Is your space a yard A ①rooftop How much sunlight does it get Watch out for the temperature and find out which plants adapt well in your region. 2
Set the stage with healthy soil.It’s full of billions of bacteria and helps plant roots grow.Then consider the structure of the soil.Different plants require different soil. 3 Tomatoes want more clay for keeping water.
4 The decision depends on your preferences，space，what you’re growing and your budget.Stay away from containers that have been used for ②poisonous materials.They can bring chemicals into the soil as they break down from sunlight.
Should I plant seeds or transplants In general，a seed is like a baby.It needs tons of care，but not everyone knows how to get it to survive.③Transplants are for starters. 5 They still need your love but they’re not going to fall down and kill themselves.
With a little planning，I was able to watch three adorable baby trees take root in my yard.One of them recently had its first fruit—sweet little peaches.The yard has totally transformed too.
A．It used to be a junkyard.
B．Just create a vision based on your location.
C．You can start a garden in pots or containers.
D．You can buy your garden soil at a hardware(五金) store.
E．It enables me to grow my own food and save waiting time.
F．Carrots want sandier soil，so their roots can more easily grow.
G．They are plants that are a few inches high grown in small pots.
语境猜词 ①rooftop(合)＝roof＋top ②poisonous(派)＝poison＋ous ③transplant(派)＝trans＋plant
Ⅲ.完形填空(每小题1分，满分15分)
It was in the cold midwinter，and the homeless couple struggled through the night snow，seeking shelter.The father-to-be 1 the roadside for some place where his struggling 2 might rest safely for the night.
That December night，Gus Kiebel，a county wildlife officer，was driving home from work when he 3 the pair in the flash of his headlights.He ①parked his truck and 4 the animals.Gus 5 out his hands to the beagles(比格犬)，which made no effort to escape.Then，he placed the dogs in his truck.Gus 6 his phone，took a picture of the pair and sent it to his wife，Katie Kiebel before calling Katie.
“You cannot put them 7 in the snow，” she said.“Bring them home.”
The Kiebels prepared a bed for the dogs in their warm home，where the 8 animals lay together.However，already having a dog，the Kiebels couldn’t 9 to keep new ones.The next day，Katie took the dogs to the shelter—on one condition.“I’m not 10 the dogs over to you if you’re going to separate them，” she said.The shelter workers promised to keep the couple together.Soon after Christmas，the beagles were 11 —as a 12 ，to a loving family.
It’s a simple story，but it speaks to the 13 of our nature.And when 14 and love ②triumph over cruelty and neglect，it can feel like the greatest 15 of all.
1．A.looked B．headed
C．searched D．figured
2．A.companion B．company
C．friend D．effort
3．A.scared B．attracted
C．appealed D．spotted
4．A.frightened B．approached
C．attracted D．appealed
5．A.put B．laid
C．made D．stretched
6．A.brought up B．took out
C．warmed up D．put down
7．A.down B．up
C．back D．forward
8．A.disappointed B．lovely
C．unparalleled D．exhausted
9．A.afford B．offend
C．intend D．succeed
10．A.turning B．driving
C．signing D．giving
11．A.welcomed B．received
C．adopted D．presented
12．A.pet B．pair
C．family D．reward
13．A.bottom B．basis
C．fundamental D．best
14．A.kindness B．curiosity
C．generosity D．patience
15．A.achievement B．miracle
C．career D．job
语境猜词 ①park(熟义：n.公园) 生义(文义)： ②triumph(转)n.→v.
Ⅳ.语法填空(每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Foster homes play 1. crucial role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for 2. (pet) awaiting adoption.According to a report，many pet shelters and rescue organizations require foster homes to accommodate homeless pets.Unfortunately，due 3. a decline in volunteers，several pet shelters have had to shut down,4. (lead) to an increase in homeless pets.Meanwhile，more pets are ①being surrendered by owners 5. are either too ill to care for them or unable to afford their ②upkeep.
6． (address) this issue，the Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix 7.__________ (introduce) a convenient drive-up service up to now.Volunteers interested in fostering pets can simply send a text upon arrival，and shelter staff will promptly bring the necessary paperwork to their car，promoting the foster process.8. (current)，there are 345 pets from the shelter benefiting from foster care.However，the need for pet fosters ③persists nationwide.If you’re interested，don’t hesitate to contact a pet shelter 9.__________ rescue organization near you.Welcoming a furry companion into your home is a 10.__________ (reward) experience，as pets bring immense joy and fulfillment to people’s lives.
语境猜词 ①be surrendered by ②upkeep(合)＝up＋keep ③persist(熟义：v.坚持) 生义(文义)：
语境猜词答案
Ⅰ.A.①adj.提高的；加强的 ②闻；嗅 ③n.本性
B．①v.使悲伤，使难过 ②adj.意外的，偶然的 ③adj.手工制作的，手工艺的 ④n.自然环境保护主义者
Ⅱ.①n.屋顶 ②adj.有毒的 ③n.移栽的植物
Ⅲ.①v.停(车)；泊(车) ②战胜；打败
Ⅳ.①被……放弃 ②n.喂养成本；抚养费 ③v.继续存在
答案精析
Ⅰ.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了猫通过叫声、嗅觉和带回礼物来表达需求、评估环境和展示爱意。
1．A [推理判断题。根据第一段倒数第二、三句可知，宠物猫通过叫声吸引注意力、获取食物和寻求关爱；最后一句指出猫从一出生就用叫声吸引猫妈妈的注意，并得到食物。综上可知，猫叫声是一种生存技能。故选A。]
2．C [细节理解题。根据第二段中“They use their noses to assess their environment and look out for any signs of danger.”可知，宠物猫通过检查气味来评估不同情况。故选C。]
3．D [词义猜测题。根据第三段中“Dogs are known for their impressive fetching habit...”可知，狗擅长取回东西，画线部分所在句的下文提到猫会从外面给它们的主人带回礼物来表达它们对主人的爱，这是它们与生俱来的本能，由此可知，在从外面带回物品这方面，猫将这一行为提到了一个更高的层次。do better与画线部分意思最接近。故选D。]
4．B [标题归纳题。综合全文内容可知，文章介绍和解释了猫的各种行为方式，包括叫声、嗅觉和带回礼物的习惯，以及这些行为背后的原因和意义。由此可知，“Understanding Your Cat’s Behavior”适合作本文标题。故选B。]
语篇解读 这是一篇新闻报道。养宠物越来越受欢迎，失去心爱宠物的痛苦正成为一件令人头疼的事。文章主要介绍了一位毛毡工匠找到了一种独特的方式，通过制作逼真的毛毡动物形象来保存对死去宠物的记忆。
5．D [细节理解题。根据第二段中“One day，while visiting a website...as a full-time profession.(一天，她在访问一个网站时，发现了一只用全羊毛做成的小狐狸。惊讶于它的精致，她开始自学这种艺术形式。2019年年底，李鹏坚定地决定创业，把羊毛毡制作作为全职职业)”可知，是网上的羊毛毡作品激发了李鹏投身羊毛毡行业。故选D。]
6．C [词义猜测题。第三段开头的While表示转折关系，故画线词所在句意为“虽然展示这项工作的视频可能只需要几分钟就可以观看，但实际的制作过程很复杂”，后文又具体介绍了复杂的情况。所以画线词intricate意为“复杂的”，与complicated同义。故选C。]
7．D [细节理解题。根据第四段中“The majority of her customers are pet owners who have experienced the loss of their beloved companions.(她的大多数顾客都是宠物主人，他们经历了失去心爱伴侣的痛苦)”可知，她的大多数顾客都是饱受失去宠物之苦的人们。故选D。]
8．B [推理判断题。根据第四段中“The majority of...the career is a success.(她的大多数顾客都是宠物主人，他们经历了失去心爱伴侣的痛苦。他们给李鹏寄来宠物的照片，甚至是宠物的毛发，希望通过她的毛毡模型来定格他们毛茸茸的朋友的样子。她被人与宠物之间的深厚联系所吸引，致力于抓住并将这些情感投入到她的艺术作品中，结果她的这份事业取得了成功)”可知，她成功的关键因素是人类对宠物的依恋。故选B。]
Ⅱ.
1．E 2.B 3.F 4.C 5.G
Ⅲ.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是在寒冷的冬夜，县野生动物官员Gus Kiebel发现了一对无家可归的比格犬，后来他和他的妻子凯蒂为这对狗狗提供了温暖和庇护。
1．C [look看；head朝(某方向)行进；search搜索，在(某地)搜寻；figure认为，估计。结合上文“seeking shelter”可知，它在寻找一个可以休息的地方。故选C。]
2．A [companion同伴，伴侣；company公司；friend朋友；effort努力。根据上文“the homeless couple”可知，这位准爸爸是给自己的伴侣寻找可以安全过夜的地方。故选A。]
3．D [scare使害怕；attract吸引；appeal呼吁；spot发现。根据下文“he placed the dogs in his truck”可知，Gus Kiebel是发现了这两只动物。故选D。]
4．B [frighten使惊吓；approach接近；attract吸引；appeal呼吁。根据下文“out his hands to the beagles(比格犬)，which made no effort to escape”可知，Gus是下车接近这两只动物。故选B。]
5．D [put放；lay放置；make制作；stretch伸出。根据下文“out his hands to the beagles(比格犬)”以及“Then，he placed the dogs in his truck.”可知，Gus向比格犬伸出手。故选D。]
6．B [bring up抚养；take out拿出；warm up温暖；put down放下。根据下文“took a picture of the pair and sent it to his wife”可知，Gus是拿出手机给这两只比格犬拍了照片，并发送给妻子。故选B。]
7．C [down朝下，向下；up向上；back向后，回原处；forward向前。根据上文“Then，he placed the dogs in his truck.”可知，Gus已经把狗放在他的卡车里，结合空后“in the snow”以及下文“Bring them home.”可知，他的妻子的意思是不能再把狗放回雪地里，叫他把狗带回家。故选C。]
8．D [disappointed失望的；lovely可爱的；unparalleled无与伦比的；exhausted筋疲力尽的。根据第一段中“It was in the cold midwinter，and the homeless couple struggled through the night snow，seeking shelter.”可知，在寒冷的冬夜，这两只狗在雪地里跋涉寻找栖身之所，已经筋疲力尽了。故选D。]
9．A [afford负担得起；offend冒犯；intend打算；succeed成功。根据上文“However，already having a dog”可知，因为家里已经有一只狗了，所以他们负担不起再养这两只。故选A。]
10．C [turn转向；drive开车；sign签名，签字；give给。根据下文“if you’re going to separate them”可知，Katie的意思是如果庇护所要把它们俩分开，她就不把狗给庇护所，也就是她不会签字同意把狗给庇护所。固定搭配sign sth over (to sb)意为“签字转让(权利或财产)”，符合语境。故选C。]
11．C [welcome欢迎；receive收到；adopt收养；present呈现。根据下文“to a loving family”可知，那对比格犬被人收养了。故选C。]
12．B [pet宠物；pair一对；family家人；reward回报。根据上文“The shelter workers promised to keep the couple together.”可知，庇护所的工作人员没有分开它们俩，所以它们作为一对，一起被收养。故选B。]
13．D [bottom底部；basis基础；fundamental基本原则；best最好的事物。根据上文讲述的Gus把比格犬带回家、他的妻子Katie把比格犬送到庇护所以及下文“love triumph over cruelty and neglect”可知，这个故事道出了我们本性中最美好的一面。故选D。]
14．A [kindness善良；curiosity好奇心；generosity慷慨；patience耐心。根据下文“and love triumph over cruelty and neglect”和上文Gus和Katie夫妻两人的善举可知，此处表示“当善良和爱战胜残酷和忽视时，感觉就像最伟大的奇迹”。故选A。]
15．B [参考上题解析。achievement成就；miracle奇迹；career职业生涯；job工作。故选B。]
Ⅳ.1.a 2.pets 3.to 4.leading 5.who/that 6.To address 7.has introduced 8.Currently 9.or 10.rewarding必修第一册 Unit 6 At one with nature
62．5分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分，满分20分)
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Sri Nihal Tammana，age 13，of Edison，New Jersey，was named a winner of the 2022 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.The Barron Prize annually ①honors 25 outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive impact on people，their communities，and the environment.
Nihal founded Recycle My Battery to promote and facilitate the recycling of used batteries.His nonprofit places free battery recycling bins(箱子) and educates young people and adults about battery recycling.In just three years he has built a team of more than 250 student volunteers across the globe who have recycled nearly 200,000 batteries and educated millions of people.Nihal learned at age 10 that 15 billion batteries are thrown away each year and that most end up in landfills(垃圾填埋地) where they pollute groundwater，harm the ecosystem，and can cause ②catastrophic fires.Inspired to tackle the problem，he began collecting used batteries from his community.He put them in free recycling bins at chain stores until he was told he was bringing too many and had to stop.
Undeterred，he reached out for help from Call2Recycle，the largest battery recycling nonprofit in North America.Call2Recycle agreed to assist and provided recycling bins for free，which were placed in schools，libraries，and other public places.Nihal’s organization now operates across the U．S.and is expanding to other countries including Canada，Switzerland，and India.“Earth gives us so much—oxygen，food，water—everything! So it’s important that we give something back when we can，” says Nihal.
The Barron Prize was founded in 2001 by author T．A.Barron.“Nothing is more inspiring than stories about heroic people who have truly made a difference to the world，” says T．A.Barron.“And we need our heroes today more than ever.Not celebrities，but heroes—people whose character can inspire us all.That is the purpose of the Barron Prize：to ③shine the spotlight on these amazing young people so that their stories will inspire others.”
1．What does Recycle My Battery intend to do
A. Protect the earth from used batteries.
B．Promote used batteries across the globe.
C．Make money by collecting used batteries.
D．Stop people throwing used batteries away.
2．What does the underlined word “Undeterred” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Undiscouraged. B．Unprepared.
C．Unsurprised. D．Uninterested.
3．How did Call2Recycle help Nihal’s organization
A．By making it go global.
B．By offering free recycling bins.
C．By providing financial support.
D．By buying more used batteries.
4．What is the text mainly about
A. The importance of recycling batteries.
B．The impact of batteries on the environment.
C．The achievements of the Barron Prize winners.
D．The inspiring story of a young environmentalist.
语境猜词 ①honor(转)n.→v. ②catastrophic(派)＝catastroph(e)＋ic ③shine the spotlight on
B
(2024·浙江金华二模)
Sometimes we only appreciate something when we realize we may lose it.That is the story of the Everglades.A shallow slow-moving river，the Everglades once covered about 18,000 square miles of southern Florida.Until the 1900s，few people lived in the grassy wetlands.Not much was understood about the unique balance of nature that existed there.Plants，creatures，and water had formed a remarkable ecosystem.
By the early 1900s，Florida’s pleasant winters attracted more people.Visitors became new permanent residents.They built homes and roads.The conditions looked good for farming，so the newcomers planted large agricultural crops.But South Florida’s cycle of flooding was a problem.To address that，developers attempted to drain(排水) the land.They also built structures to control water levels and flow.
Those changes made it easier for more people to live year-round in South Florida.However，they also disturbed life in the Everglades，which depends on freshwater regularly refilling the land.The area’s growing human population needed freshwater.And large farms consumed large quantities of freshwater.By the mid-1900s，water levels in southern Florida began to go down.Lack of freshwater wasn’t the only problem.As more and more land was developed for people and farms，the Everglades’ historic boundaries ①contracted.Loss of habitat and hunting threatened the survival of native species in the Everglades.
Some people hoped that the government’s recognition might save the Everglades.They fought for it.Everglades National Park was established in 1947.It became the first park in the United States created for its biodiversity.
Now，Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres along the southern tip of Florida.An amazing variety of creatures live there.About 360 different species of birds have been sighted in the park.Nearly 300 different species of fish have been identified.About 40 species of mammals and 50 species of reptiles inhabit the park.Nature still ②rules in the Everglades，a place worth understanding，appreciating，and protecting.
5．What was the Everglades like before the 1900s
A．Naturally wild. B．Partly explored.
C．Completely lifeless. D．Thickly populated.
6．What problem did new residents cause for the Everglades
A．A cycle of flooding.
B．Pollution of freshwater.
C．Possible extinction of native species.
D．The extension of historic boundaries.
7．Why are the figures mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To attract visitors to the park.
B．To stress the great power of nature.
C．To call for more efforts to protect nature.
D．To show the successful conservation of the park.
8．What is the text mainly about
A. How people adapted to life in the Everglades.
B．How Everglades National Park was established.
C．How humans harmed and saved the Everglades.
D．How the ecosystem of the Everglades was formed.
语境猜词 ①contract(熟义：n.合同) 生义(文义)： ②rule(转)n.→v.
Ⅱ.七选五(每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
A recent study suggests that groundwater is an answer to water shortages in African countries south of the Sahara Desert.This finding could help millions of people in an area which is expected to be strongly affected by climate change.
WaterAid，an international nonprofit group，and the British Geological Survey (BGS)，a British government organization，carried out the research. 1
The report released in March said underground water could help develop agriculture in the area.Additional water resources could help farming in an area where only three to five percent of agricultural land is irrigated(灌溉)．For example，BGS information shows Senegal has an aquifer(地下水层) that has been kept ①in good condition by years of rainfall. 2 Experts say it is hard to find scientists who are ②trained at finding underground water.
3 When a well in the village began to dry up in 2021，the government dug another one.That well started to dry up，too.Then the town ③raised US $5,000 to dig a new well last year.But that well also failed.The most dependable aquifers can be 400 meters underground. 4 Building a well that deep costs about US $20,000.
“We can’t drink enough to satisfy our thirst，” said Oumou Drame.She is 40 years old and a mother of five.“We don’t sleep at night. 5 From very early in the morning until now we are looking for water，” said Drame.
A．Tata Bathily is a village in northern Senegal.
B．But getting to the water is difficult and costly.
C．We leave our children at home to fetch water.
D．That is ten times deeper than the wells in Tata Bathily.
E．Improvements in the existing water supply may take time.
F．Many people think the hot weather is partly to blame for the water shortage.
G．They found that underground water could deal with at least five years of drought.
语境猜词 ①in good condition ②train(熟义：n.火车) 生义(文义)： ③raise(熟义：v.增加) 生义(文义)：
Ⅲ.完形填空(每小题1分，满分15分)
Elmer Whitaker sighed as he looked over his ①muddy crops.A terrible 1 had swept through his farm the night before，and his crops were now covered in 2 and destroyed.His neighbor，a kind young man named Thomas， 3 to offer his help.
“What a disaster，” Whitaker said.“My whole family has always survived on the harvests of this field.I feel 4 and don’t know what to do now.”
Thomas calmed him down and thought for a moment.“I see this not as a disaster but as an 5 ，” he said.Whitaker looked at him 6 .“How can it be？” he asked.Thomas smiled 7 ，“Now you have a chance to try something new.You’ve always grown beans and cabbages.Why not try planting 8 crops that will also fit in this soil You can diversify and therefore 9 your farm once again.”
Elmer Whitaker considered this.Thomas was right—he had become set in his ways.This disaster could push him to make his farm 10 and sustainable in a new way.“You have 11 me，” Whitaker said.He clapped Thomas on the back，“Thank you for showing me the opportunity in this difficulty.”
And so Whitaker 12 new crops and soon，the farm was full of life again.Farmers from neighboring towns were 13 with the wonder of Whitaker’s fields，and they began to 14 their crops as well.Elmer Whitaker’s farm has become a 15 of ②adaptability and hope，telling everyone that in every storm，there is a chance for new growth.
1．A.force B．smoke
C．war D．storm
2．A.mud B．grass
C．mist D．dust
3．A.went on B．set off
C．came by D．burst in
4．A.special B．desperate
C．sensitive D．tireless
5．A.opportunity B．agreement
C．intention D．element
6．A.as usual B．in disbelief
C．on purpose D．with pride
7．A.innocently B．gratefully
C．politely D．cheerfully
8．A.major B．traditional
C．different D．natural
9．A.restore B．exchange
C．donate D．abandon
10．A.formal B．diverse
C．realistic D．obvious
11．A.informed B．demanded
C．enlightened D．promised
12．A.tasted B．planted
C．shared D．received
13．A.careful B．troubled
C．familiar D．impressed
14．A.diversify B．remove
C．deliver D．observe
15．A.manner B．dream
C．symbol D．cause
语境猜词 ①muddy(派)＝mud＋d＋y ②adaptability(派)＝adapt＋ability
Ⅳ.语法填空(每小题1.5分，满分15分)
(2024·广东湛江二模)
No structure is as symbolically significant or 1. (cultural) important to China as the Great Wall.Architectural 2. (engineer) are part of a huge project to repair this centuries-old structure.
Jiankou 3. (believe) to be one of the most rugged ①stretches of the relic.Some of the most dangerous work includes laborers hanging from ②towering heights.With ropes tied around 4. (they) waists，repair workers spread cement on the wall’s steep sides，while others hold the ropes for support.5. (survive) a fall from the steep sides would be unlikely.A laborer explains 6. he risks his life to make repairs to the ancient structure，saying that it is an honor to be part of such a great cause，and it is very 7. (meaning) to do so.
Getting supplies to this part of the wall is also a demanding effort.Because the path is so steep，donkeys and mules must be used to transport bricks,8. can weigh as much as 150 kg each.The repair team goes to great lengths 9. (keep) the principle of minimal intervention.“We have to stick 10. the original format，the original material and the original ③craftsmanship，so that we can better preserve the historical and cultural values，” said Cheng Yongmao，the engineer leading Jiankou’s restoration work.
语境猜词 ①stretch(熟义：v.伸展) 生义(文义)： ②towering(派)＝tower＋ing ③craftsmanship(派)＝craftsman＋ship
语境猜词答案
Ⅰ.A.①给……以荣誉 ②adj.灾难性的 ③使焦点投向
B．①v.缩小 ②统治；控制
Ⅱ.①状况良好 ②v.训练；培养 ③v.筹款
Ⅲ.①adj.沾满泥浆的，多泥的 ②n.适应力
Ⅳ.①n.一段；一片 ②adj.高耸的 ③n.技艺
答案精析
Ⅰ.
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Gloria Barron Prize得主Sri Nihal Tammana保护地球免受废旧电池污染的励志故事。
1．A [细节理解题。根据第二段中“Nihal founded Recycle My Battery to promote and facilitate the recycling of used batteries.”和“Nihal learned at age 10...they pollute groundwater，harm the ecosystem，and can cause catastrophic fires.”可知，Recycle My Battery旨在保护地球免受废旧电池的污染，故选A。]
2．A [词义猜测题。第二段末句“He put them in free recycling bins at chain stores until he was told he was bringing too many and had to stop.”提到他被要求停止将废旧电池放到商店的免费回收箱，结合画线词后文“he reached out for help from Call2Recycle”可知，他向Call2Recycle寻求帮助，说明他没有气馁，故undeterred意为“没有气馁的”，故选A。]
3．B [细节理解题。根据第三段中“Call2Recycle agreed to assist and provided recycling bins for free，which were placed in schools，libraries，and other public places.”可知，Call2Recycle通过提供免费的回收箱来帮助Nihal的组织，故选B。]
4．D [主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes得主Sri Nihal Tammana保护地球免受废旧电池污染的励志故事，D项“一位年轻环保主义者的励志故事”能够总结文章大意，故选D。]
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人类是如何伤害和拯救大沼泽地的。
5．A [细节理解题。根据第一段中“Until the 1900s，few people lived in the grassy wetlands.Not much was understood about the unique balance of nature that existed there.”可知，大沼泽地在20世纪以前是自然野生的状态。故选A。]
6．C [细节理解题。根据第三段末句“Loss of habitat and hunting threatened the survival of native species in the Everglades.”可知，新居民给大沼泽地带来的问题是本地物种有灭绝的可能性。故选C。]
7．D [推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Now，Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres...About 360 different species of birds have been sighted...Nearly 300 different species of fish have been identified.About 40 species of mammals and 50 species of reptiles inhabit the park.”可推知，最后一段的数字表明了公园在物种保护方面取得的成功。故选D。]
8．C [主旨大意题。根据后四段内容可知，文章主要介绍了人类是如何伤害和拯救大沼泽地的。故选C。]
Ⅱ.1.G 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.C
Ⅲ.
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Elmer Whitaker在农场受灾后开始多样化种植作物，他的农场已经成为适应力和希望的象征，告诉每个人，在每一次风暴中都有新的成长机会。
1．D [force武力；smoke烟雾；war战争；storm风暴，暴风雨。根据最后一段中的“in every storm，there is a chance for new growth”可知，一场可怕的风暴席卷了他的农场。故选D。]
2．A [mud泥浆；grass 草；mist雾；dust灰尘。根据前文的“he looked over his muddy crops”可知，Whitaker看着沾满泥浆的庄稼，所以他的庄稼现在被泥浆覆盖。故选A。]
3．C [go on继续；set off出发；come by过来；burst in破门而入。根据前文的“his crops were now covered in _________ and destroyed”和后文“to offer his help”可知，他的庄稼被摧毁了，所以一个名叫Thomas的善良的年轻人过来帮忙。故选C。]
4．B [special特殊的；desperate绝望的；sensitive敏感的；tireless不知疲倦的。根据前文的“his crops were now covered in________and destroyed”和“My whole family has always survived on the harvests of this field.”可知，他的庄稼被摧毁了，而他的全家一直靠这片田地的收成生存，所以他感到绝望。故选B。]
5．A [opportunity机会；agreement协议；intention意图；element要素。根据后文的“Now you have a chance to try something new.”可知，现在他有机会尝试新事物，所以Thomas认为这不是灾难，而是机会。故选A。]
6．B [as usual和往常一样；in disbelief难以置信地；on purpose故意地；with pride骄傲地。根据后文的“How can it be？”可知，Whitaker认为这不可能，所以难以置信地看着Thomas。故选B。]
7．D [innocently无辜地；gratefully感激地；politely礼貌地；cheerfully高兴地。根据前文的“smiled”和后文“Now you have a chance to try something new.”可知，Thomas认为现在Whitaker有机会尝试新事物了，所以高兴地笑着说。故选D。]
8．C [major主要的；traditional传统的；different不同的；natural自然的。根据后文的“You can diversify”可知，Thomas建议Whitaker多样化种植，即种植不同的作物。故选C。]
9．A [restore恢复；exchange交换；donate捐赠；abandon放弃。根据前文的“and his crops were now covered in ______and destroyed”和后文“your farm once again”可知，Whitaker的庄稼被摧毁了，所以此处指尝试种植适合这种土壤的不同作物，从而再次恢复农场。故选A。]
10．B [formal正式的；diverse多样的；realistic现实的；obvious明显的。根据前文的“You can diversify”和“Thomas was right”可知，Thomas建议Whitaker多样化种植，Whitaker认为Thomas是对的，这场灾难可以推动他使农场多样化。故选B。]
11．C [inform通知；demand需要；enlighten启发；promise许诺。根据后文的“Thank you for showing me the opportunity in this difficulty.”可知，Whitaker感谢Thomas向他展示了这个机会，所以Whitaker认为Thomas启发了自己。故选C。]
12．B [taste品尝；plant种植；share共享；receive收到。根据后文的“soon，the farm was full of life again”可知，农场很快又充满了生机，可推知Whitaker种上了新作物。故选B。]
13．D [careful小心的；troubled忧虑的；familiar熟悉的；impressed印象深刻的。根据后文的“and they began to ________ their crops as well”可知，邻近城镇的农民对Whitaker的田地的奇迹印象深刻，并且开始效仿他的做法。故选D。]
14．A [diversify使多样化；remove去除；deliver交付；observe观察。根据前文的“You can diversify”“Thomas was right”和后文“as well”可知，Whitaker种上了多种作物，邻近城镇的农民也开始多样化种植。故选A。]
15．C [manner方式；dream梦想；symbol象征；cause原因。根据后文的“of adaptability and hope，telling everyone that in every storm，there is a chance for new growth”可知，Elmer Whitaker的农场已经成为适应力和希望的象征。故选C。]
Ⅳ.1.culturally 2.engineers 3.is believed 4.their 5.Surviving 6.why 7.meaningful 8.which 9.to keep
10．to
