单元质量检测（二） Exploring English
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the woman eating？
A.Some fruit. B.Some chocolate. C.Some cookies.
2.What is the man probably？
A.A guide. B.A visitor. C.A passer-by.
3.Where does the conversation probably take place？
A.At a clinic. B.In a gym. C.In a hotel.
4.Why does the woman ask for another beefsteak （牛排）？
A.She is too hungry.
B.Her first beefsteak is on the ground.
C.Her husband likes it.
5.Why did the woman get the book so late？
A.The man forgot it. B.The man’s boss forgot it. C.The woman wasn’t at home.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What kind of person is Mr Zhang？
A.Humorous. B.Kind. C.Generous.
7.What does the man learn from Mr Zhang？
A.Maths. B.Historic stories. C.Jokes.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What product does the man plan to buy？
A.A tape. B.A radio. C.A recorder.
9.What does the man think of the product？
A.It looks good.
B.It is a well-known brand.
C.It is of poor quality.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Where are the two speakers？
A.In a car. B.In a museum. C.In a shop.
11.Why do they go into the shopping mall？
A.The exhibition is held there. B.They’ll do some shopping. C.They’re lost.
12.What is Calvin Klein？
A.A businessman. B.A designer. C.An artist.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What did the woman do last night？
A.She learned American social customs.
B.She met some nice people.
C.She went to a cocktail party.
14.When does the cocktail party start？
A.At 5：30 pm. B.At 6 pm. C.At 7：30 pm.
15.What is the purpose of their cocktail party according to the man？
A.To celebrate Christmas.
B.To follow the American custom.
C.To welcome newcomers.
16.What does the French phrase “faux pas” mean？
A.Friend. B.Social manner. C.Mistake.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.When is the high tourist season in England？
A.June and July. B.July and August. C.August and September.
18.When is the holiday period of state schools in England？
A.From about mid-July to the end of August.
B.From mid-July to mid-August.
C.From early-July to mid-August.
19.Where do people prefer to stay for summer holidays？
A.In boarding houses. B.In rented houses. C.In hotels.
20.What may British people refuse to do？
A.Talk about their holidays.
B.Try new places to take holidays.
C.Change the times of their holidays.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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About Kerine W. ★4.8 （9 reviews） Bachelor Age： 5－50 Advanced English Language Acquisition for Non-Native Speakers Hi， my name is Kerine！ I’ve been teaching private lessons since 2019 and have loved helping my students to achieve their academic goals.My teaching style includes interactive methodologies， step-by-step instruction， group work models， and activity-based learning.I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
About Robin L.★4.7 （30 reviews） Master of Arts Age： 18＋ Speaks Spanish
Using Could and Suggest for Future Possibilities Level B2 I am an experienced ESL instructor.I have taught reading， speaking， writing， listening， grammar， and vocabulary to adult learners from Basic Literacy through Academic and Business English.I taught at Heartland Community College from 2012 through 2015 and have been teaching exclusively online since 2016.
About Sara G.★5.0 （146 reviews） MA Age： 5＋ Speaks English， Spanish ... READ and LEARN： Phrasal Verbs and Idioms A university English teacher right in your living room！ I have taught everything from the alphabet to business English online to students ages 5－100！ My schedule can change according to your timetable， so if there is a time when you would like to meet that is currently unavailable， please don’t hesitate to reach out！
About Prudence H.★4.9 （3 reviews） Bachelor Age： 5＋ Accent Reduction My name is Prudence Holmes and I have been coaching students for over 30 years.I have taught Accent Reduction and ESL at Carnegie Mellon University， NYU and The New School.I am the author of MONOLOGUE MASTERY and VOICES OF THINKING JEWISHWOMEN.I’m also a working actor.I have been in 4 Broadway shows and 12 movies， including Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg.
21.Which teacher is especially good at teaching idioms？
A.Kerine W. B.Robin L.
C.Sara G. D.Prudence H.
22.What can we learn about Prudence H.？
A.She takes up several jobs. B.She aims at college students.
C.She lacks teaching experience. D.She enjoys the best feedback.
23.Who are most likely to be interested in this article？
A.ESL instructors. B.Native speakers.
C.English learners. D.University staff.
B
At the end of August this year I moved from London to a small town in Quebec， Canada， called Matane to work as an English teacher.Patience is a word that has appeared in many forms over the past two months.
I don’t see myself as being the most patient person in the world， but I was deeply impressed by my experience in the first week of teaching.I had just finished a discussion with two students and just as they were leaving the classroom， one of them turned back and said “Thank you for your patience”. That was an early reminder of the importance being patient as a teacher.Moreover， patience in the classroom can be the difference between building students’ confidence in a language and breaking down their confidence entirely.Being patient as a teacher means empathizing （共鸣） with students.It is not easy to learn a new language and allowing students to find their way will benefit them in the long term.
Living my life in French is not easy but the people of Quebec are very patient.Quebecers repeat things several times and they are more than happy to wait while I find the correct words to express myself.It’s a learning process， but with the patience of others the process is less frightening.
When I first arrived in Matane， I kept getting headaches from having to concentrate all the time due to the language.I had to keep reminding myself that it would take time， and two months later the headaches are a distant memory and my ears have become more used to the Quebecois accent.The key is to be patient with yourself.There is no short cut to learning a language， but it will be worth it in the end.
24.Why did the author move to Quebec？
A.To learn French. B.To see a doctor.
C.To visit a friend. D.To teach English.
25.What language do people of Quebec mainly speak？
A.English. B.French.
C.Spanish. D.Russian.
26.How do the Quebecers behave while talking with the author？
A.Laugh loudly. B.Speak quickly.
C.Wait patiently. D.Think seriously.
27.What lesson has the author learned from the experiences？
A.It is difficult to make a living in France.
B.It is wrong to move from London to Quebec.
C.Being patient in learning a language is worth it.
D.Students should know the importance of patience.
C
I don’t think translation apps will make learning foreign languages completely outdated.No program can accurately recreate the implication of real conversation.For example， by dropping “will” or “am going to” in “Tomorrow I start my diet”， I am implying a previous delay of the diet.A typical translation by apps would be “Tomorrow I am going to start my diet”， which gets across the basic idea but lacks the intended implication.
However， technology is eliminating the need to learn foreign languages for practical purposes such as reserving hotel rooms or ordering meals in a foreign country， since practicality is why most people want to learn a new language.
Douglas Hofstadter， a cognitive scientist， sees his mastery of foreign languages as a reflection of his identity.As an enthusiastic language learner myself， I don’t entirely share his perspective， but I do agree with the writer Graeme Wood， who has noted “to actively enjoy piecing together how other languages work is an individual quirk （怪癖）， not a human universal”. True enthusiasts learn new languages for the sheer joys of discovery or accomplishment.Most people， however， are uninterested in this odd desire.
Some would say a foreign language is a window into a new way of processing the world.But did the humble level of French or Spanish we picked up in school provide us with a new lens on the world？ If our goal is getting directions to the bus station in Rome， technology now makes that possible at the press of a button.
As someone endlessly fascinated by languages， I am working hard to accept this new reality. With an iPhone handy and an appropriate app downloaded， foreign languages will no longer present most people with the barrier they once did.Learning a new language will likely become a pursuit of interest to a much smaller but more committed set of enthusiasts.
28.What is Paragraph 1 mainly about？
A.The function of real conversation. B.The importance of accurate translation.
C.The limitation of translation technology. D.The necessity of learning foreign languages.
29.Why does the author learn new languages？
A.To satisfy an inner desire. B.To display his individuality.
C.To serve practical purposes. D.To explore his core identity.
30.What does the author think of foreign language lessons in school？
A.Uninspiring. B.Irrelevant.
C.Inflexible. D.Insufficient.
31.What do the underlined words “this new reality” in the last paragraph refer to？
A.Language enthusiasts will lose their passion.
B.Foreign languages won’t pose big challenges.
C.Many people will quit learning new languages.
D.Learning languages is no longer a personal choice.
D
If English means endless new words， difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation， you are wrong.Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language？
According to a new study by a British university， learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power.Researchers found that learning other languages changes gray matter.This is the area of the brain which processes information.Like exercise shapes and strengthens muscles， learning a language can have a similar effect on your brain.
The study also found the effect is greater， if the younger people learn a second language.A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli， from University College London， took a group of Britons who only spoke English.They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five， as well as a number of later learners.
Scans showed that gray matter density （灰质密度） in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language.But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language， the smaller the difference.
“Our findings suggest that the structure （结构） of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language，” said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.
Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills.“Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible，” he said.“You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and thirty-four.Reading， writing and cognition （认知） were all tested.The results showed that the younger they started to learn， the better.“Studying a language means you can enter another world，” explained the scientists.
32.In the second paragraph， the writer mentions “exercise” in order to .
A.encourage a regular fitness practice and an active lifestyle
B.show the importance of using the language when learning
C.suggest that learning a second language can improve physical fitness
D.highlight the similarities between language learning and physical exercise
33.According to the passage， what does the study led by Dr Andrea Mechelli show？
A.Learning a second language increases gray matter density.
B.Later language learning has a bigger influence on brain structure.
C.Language learning leads to lower gray matter density in the brain.
D.Learning a second language has no effect on the structure of the brain.
34.What can we learn from the passage？
A.Learning a second language is only helpful during childhood.
B.Native Italian speakers learning English were similarly studied.
C.Learning a second language brings greater advantages if started young.
D.Bilingual will be more successful than a person who speaks only one language.
35.What’s the best title for this passage？
A.Language Learning Increases IQ
B.Bilingual Helps Learning Mathematics
C.Learning a Second Language Improves Brain Power
D.Language Learning Unlocks the Door to a New World
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Listening is an important but difficult part for middle school students in English exams.The following suggestions may benefit you a lot.
Relax yourself
Before listening， it’s necessary to have a peaceful state of mind. 36 If that doesn’t work， drinking some water or washing your face with cold water may help you to some extent.
37
As soon as the listening starts， focus on it without thinking about anything else.While listening， you can also recall the related knowledge in common with the material concerned， such as the vocabulary about the subject or topic， which is beneficial to your better understanding.
Grasp the main idea
Sometimes the monologue， dialogue or conversation you’re listening to is a little bit longer than you expect.And it’s normal that some unnecessary information is included.However， you don’t need to understand it completely. 38
Ignore the new words
Without doubt， there usually exist unfamiliar words in listening materials.In fact， it’s almost impossible for you to know or understand all the words in the listening material sometimes. 39 It’s mistaken to waste much time on figuring them out while listening.
Develop the habit of taking notes
In the course of listening， it’s a good habit to write down the content and leave out the unimportant details. 40 By taking notes， we can remind ourselves of the key points.
A.Focus on listening.
B.The more words you memorize， the better it is.
C.Feeling nervous or worried is harmful and unnecessary.
D.What you need to do is turn a deaf ear to the new words.
E.Make a list of what you think is important while listening.
F.Instead， just pay attention to the key points and general ideas.
G.If you feel nervous or anxious， try taking a deep breath to calm yourself down.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Gaokao takes place in June in China every year.It is considered to be the 41 point of a student’s life.One previous gaokao taker， Xiao Xin， is a good example， but in a way that you might not 42 .
Xiao had dreamed of studying traffic and transportation at a famous university.But he didn’t score high enough in gaokao and was 43 to study electrical engineering instead. 44 ， Xiao finally accepted it， which — not realizing at that time — opened a new door for his future.
During his studies， Xiao developed an interest in the electrical engineering 45 and became excellent.After graduation， he 46 his first job in Pakistan， where a major pilot project was in progress.But he soon met a 47 ： the language.
As the Chinese saying goes， those who refuse to take the 48 path will succeed.So Xiao decided to 49 his English as he did in high school.Then， he 50 learned Pakistan’s national language for better communication.“The job was also about people-to-people 51 ，” he said.
With such effort， Xiao and his team completed the electric energy project in less than three years.Now the new power plant helps people get electricity 52 without further power cuts.
For Xiao， the job has brought him a great sense of fulfillment （满足）.
“Over the years， I have always felt 53 . Not everyone has the opportunity to work out how to make a project grow out of 54 . Never lose heart even if you suffer a failure in gaokao because it’s not 55 ，” Xiao said.
41. A.breaking B.turning C.boiling D.struggling
42. A.invent B.ignore C.expect D.explain
43. A.offered B.required C.ordered D.promoted
44. A.Bored B.Moved C.Discouraged D.Concerned
45. A.on time B.over time C.from time to time D.all the time
46. A.saved B.left C.kept D.landed
47. A.challenge B.target C.case D.chance
48. A.new B.easy C.open D.rocky
49. A.pass down B.clear up C.go over D.show off
50. A.ever B.only C.just D.even
51. A.competitions B.attractions C.arguments D.exchanges
52. A.behind the scenes B.under the weather C.around the clock D.in the air
53. A.tired B.anxious C.lucky D.secure
54. A.something B.nothing C.everything D.anything
55. A.lifelong B.equal C.fair D.well-rounded
第二节（共 10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In today’s world， English has been the language of international communication， and has played an increasingly significant role in 56 （drive） China’s economic growth and social development.For big economies like China 57 is playing a growing role in world affairs， the English language is of great 58 （important）.Good English proficiency （熟练） opens doors to greater opportunities 59 strengthens China’s overall international competitiveness.
“Foreign language learning is not only about learning a second language，” said Shi， a member of China’s first generation of English learners after its reform and opening up.“ 60 （eventual）， it is also about learning a fresh way of thinking.It is a 61 （power） tool for you to connect to the outside world.”
English language education in China has come a long way over the past 40 years.1978 was a historic year for the field， as it was made one of the test 62 （subject） in China’s national college entrance exam.The language 63 （become） increasingly significant ever since.
“China has the biggest English education market in the world，” said Zou， founding editor of China’s English newspaper China Daily.“Although Chinese people are proud 64 their own culture and language， they are generally willing 65 （learn） about Western cultures and languages.”
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是高中生李华，你的英国朋友Tom目前正在努力学习汉语，但在学习中遇到了一些困难，因此他在几天前给你发邮件求助，询问怎样才能学好汉语。请你给他回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1.提出建议；
2.表达祝愿。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Tom，
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Mr Smith， my 10-grade English teacher， was one of the teachers who I would never forget and the story between Mr Smith and me was the most amazing one I wanted to share.
When I was young at school， I loved talking， which was not always appreciated by Mr Smith.Mr Smith was a teacher whom no one liked because he was too strict.He stood about 5.5 feet， was very thin and wore his hair pulled back in a way that gave him a horsey （像马的） look.Whenever he got upset， he would lower his head and look at you over the top of his glasses.
One day in his class I was busy talking.I didn’t realize he had stopped teaching， staring straight at me，“Tom， I would like to see you after school.”
Later， Mr Smith explained in a low， but very firm voice that showed he expected me to listen when he was talking.For punishment he told me to write a 1，000-word essay on education and its effect on the society.He wanted it in by the following Wednesday.
Well， I met my deadline （最后期限）.I was confident.It was a good paper.And I expected a sign of praise from him.The next day in class， however， he was looking at me over his glasses.He called me forward and returned my paper.“Go back and rewrite，” he said.“Remember， each paragraph is supported to begin with a topic sentence.” When he gave my paper back a second time， he corrected the grammar.The third time， the spelling.The fourth time， it was punctuation.The fifth， it wasn’t neat （整洁的） enough.I was sick！
The sixth time， I rewrote the whole paper slowly in ink， leaving enough space.When he saw the paper， he removed his glasses， and accepted it with a smile.After that， I put the whole thing out of my mind.
注意：1.续写词数应为150 左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
One morning after three weeks， Mr Smith came into the class happily.
I sat in my own seat， excited and grateful.
单元质量检测（二） Exploring English
第一部分
1－5 BBABB 6－10 ABCAA 11－15 ABBAA
16－20 CBAAC
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：What are you eating？ It smells like fruit.
W：It’s not fruit.It is a kind of chocolate， but it looks like cookies.
（Text 2）
M：I’m looking for some interesting places in this city.Could you give me some advice？
W：We have a beautiful natural park.I can show you the way to it.
（Text 3）
M：Good afternoon.What’s the matter？
W：I’m afraid I’m not feeling well.I had a pretty high fever this morning.
（Text 4）
W：Waiter， please serve me another beefsteak.My husband dropped my first one on the ground by accident.
M：OK， please wait a moment， Madam.
（Text 5）
W：Thank goodness you’re here.I’ve been waiting for 3 days to get the book.
M：Well， don’t blame me.It was my boss who forgot all about it.
（Text 6）
W：Why are you so interested in the history class？
M：Our history teacher Mr Zhang is really humorous.
W：Really？But he looks very serious and strict， like a maths teacher.
M：No， not at all.The examples he gives are really interesting.And I learn many good historic stories from him.There is lots of laughter in his class.
W：No wonder you like him so much.I wish he were our history teacher too.
（Text 7）
M：Excuse me.How much is this cassette tape recorder？ Is it on sale？
W：Yeah.It’s on sale for only 100.
M：Is it good？
W：Sure.It’s very good and has both an AM and an FM radio.
M：Could you give me a 10 percent discount？
W：Sorry.The price is not high， and I can only offer a 5 percent discount.
M：It looks good， but it’s not a well-known brand.
W：You’re right， but it’s of good quality.
M：OK， I’ll take it.
（Text 8）
M：So， what’s next on the course of our visit？
W：Well， I think we might go to see some special places in the city.
M：That’s a great idea.Where do you want to go？
W：Well， I think that it would be fun to see Calvin Klein’s exhibition.
M：Calvin Klein？ The name sounds familiar ... but hey， why are we driving into the shopping mall parking lot？
W：That’s where the exhibition is.
M：Now I remember.Calvin Klein is just a fashion designer.As artists， we should explore the art and culture of the country.
W：We do， but I think that the American shopping center is a good example of American art and culture.Besides， in this kind of “museum”， you can take the art pieces home.
（Text 9）
M：How was the party last night？
W：Nice.I had a good time and met some very nice people.But where are you off to in such a hurry？
M：I’ve been invited to a cocktail party.It’s 6 o’clock now.I’m late.
W：But you told me that if you’re invited to a party you should plan to arrive a half-hour late.
M：A party， yes.But not a cocktail party.
W：What’s a cocktail party like？
M：A cocktail party is generally held from 5：30 pm to 7：30 pm.There are drinks and snacks but no dinner.This cocktail party is being held by my department to celebrate Christmas.
W：It seems that you know something about American social customs.
M：I’ve still got a lot to learn.But American people understand that we’re newcomers here and they don’t hold it against us if we make a “faux pas”.
W：Make a what？
M：A faux pas is a French word.It means a mistake， especially in the area of social matters.
W：I see.
（Text 10）
M：Ms Green， the high tourist season in England is coming again.Could you tell us more about the tourism in England？
W：Sure.In England， not only the rich but also the poor take holidays every year.During July and August most towns are empty.Factory holidays come mostly in the period between mid-July and mid-August.State schools usually only have six weeks off， from about mid-July to the end of August.
The coast is the most popular place for the English people to spend their holidays.Food in British restaurants is reasonably cheap， but rooms are not.Few English people rent houses for their holidays， but one of the traditional ways of spending a summer holiday is in a boarding house.Some boarding-house keepers provide all meals for their guests， but others provide breakfast only.
The British people may refuse to change the times at which they take their holidays， but they have shown themselves to be very ready to try new places.When they get home again， they always talk about how they spent their holidays.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个英语学习课程以及教授老师的情况。
21.C 细节理解题。根据About Sara G.部分中的READ and LEARN： Phrasal Verbs and Idioms可知，Sara G特别擅长教习语。
22.A 细节理解题。根据About Prudence H.部分的介绍可知，Prudence H.做了好几份工作。
23.C 推理判断题。文章主要介绍了四个英语学习课程以及教授老师的情况。由此可推知，英语学习者最有可能对这篇文章感兴趣。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者搬到了加拿大魁北克一个叫Matane的小镇，从事英语教师的工作。在教学和与当地人的日常交流中，作者逐渐明白了学习一门语言没有捷径，关键是要对自己有耐心。
24.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的At the end of August this year I moved from London to a small town in Quebec， Canada， called Matane to work as an English teacher.可知，作者搬到魁北克是为了教英语。
25.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的Living my life in French is not easy but the people of Quebec are very patient.可知，魁北克人主要说法语。
26.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的Quebecers repeat things several times and they are more than happy to wait while I find the correct words to express myself.可知，魁北克人与作者交谈时，他们会耐心地等待作者找到正确的词语来表达自己。
27.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的The key is to be patient with yourself.There is no short cut to learning a language， but it will be worth it in the end.可知，作者从这些经历中学到了在学习语言时，耐心是值得的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了科技的发展对学习外语的影响。
28.C 段落大意题。根据第一段内容可知，本段主要讲翻译软件的局限性。
29.A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的True enthusiasts learn new languages for the sheer joys of discovery or accomplishment.Most people， however， are uninterested in this odd desire.可知，作者学习新的语言是为了获得发现或成就的乐趣，也就是满足内心的愿望。
30.D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的But did the humble level of French or Spanish we picked up in school provide us with a new lens on the world？可推知，作者认为学校的外语课程教的不够，水平低。
31.C 词义猜测题。根据最后一段中的Learning a new language will likely become a pursuit of interest to a much smaller but more committed set of enthusiasts.可知，这个“新的现实”指代的是学习新语言的人不会那么多了，也就是很多人会放弃学习外语。
[WT][WT]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了学习第二语言会提升脑力，使人变得更聪明，而且越早学习第二语言，阅读、写作和认知能力会更好。
32.D 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可知，作者提及“锻炼”是强调二者之间相似的影响，突出学习第二语言对脑力的作用。
33.A 细节理解题。根据第四段和第五段内容可知，Dr Andrea Mechelli 的研究表明学习第二语言会提升大脑灰质密度的区域，改变大脑的结构。
34.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Reading， writing and cognition （认知） were all tested.The results showed that the younger they started to learn， the better.可知，学习第二语言的年纪越小，阅读、写作和认知能力就会发展得越好。所以年纪小时开始学习第二语言，获得的优势更多。
35.C 标题归纳题。根据第二段第一句可知，文章主要介绍了学习第二语言可以提升脑力。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了提高中学生英语听力的一些建议。
36.G 根据空前一句可知，在听之前保持心态平和是必要的。空处应该讲保持心态平和的方法。G项（如果你感到紧张或焦虑，试着深呼吸让自己平静下来）符合语境，且是空后一句中that指代的内容。
37.A 根据As soon as the listening starts， focus on it without thinking about anything else.可知，在听力开始时，你要集中注意力听。A项（专注于倾听）符合语境。
38.F 根据空前两句可知，在听材料时，文章会有一些不必要的信息，你是没必要去完全理解的。F项（相反，只需注意要点和总体思路）承接上文，与本段主旨Grasp the main idea相呼应。
39.D 根据Ignore the new words和It’s mistaken to waste much time on figuring them out while listening.可知，本段建议读者忽略听力材料中的生词，因为这样很浪费时间。D项（你需要做的是对生词充耳不闻）符合语境。
40.E 根据Develop the habit of taking notes和空前一句可知，本段建议读者在做听力时要善于做笔记，并给出了方法，删掉不重要的细节。E项（在听的时候列出你认为重要的东西）符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了肖新大学毕业后到巴基斯坦工作。他努力学习英语和巴基斯坦语，最终和团队在不到3年时间里完成了项目。
41.B 根据常识可知，高考是学生的人生转折点。breaking破坏；turning转弯处；boiling沸腾；struggling挣扎。turning point意为“转折点”。
42.C 根据句中的but可知，前后是转折关系；再根据下文提到的肖新虽然高考失利，但是在大学里努力学习，最终改变了命运可知，肖新改变命运的方式不同，即出乎你的意料。invent发明；ignore忽视；expect预料；explain解释。
43.A 根据下文to study electrical engineering可知，大学给他提供了电气工程专业，即被电气工程专业录取。offer提供；require要求；order命令；promote促使。
44.C 他高考分数不够高，没能到梦想的大学去学交通运输，他应该是很灰心丧气。bored无聊的；moved感动的；discouraged泄气的，灰心的；concerned担忧的。
45.B 根据上文During his studies可知，随着时间的推移，肖新慢慢对电气工程产生了兴趣。on time准时；over time随着时间的推移；from time to time有时候；all the time一直。
46.D 根据语境可知，毕业后，他获得了一份在巴基斯坦的工作。save挽救；leave离开；keep保持；land获得。
47.A 到国外去工作，他遇到的挑战是语言。challenge挑战；target目标；case案件；chance机会。
48.B 根据下文as he did in high school可知，他像高中那样努力学习英语。由此可知，他没有走捷径。new新的；easy简单的；open开着的；rocky多岩石的。
49.C 上文提到他遇到语言交流问题。由此可知，他应该是像高中那样复习英语，以此来克服语言交流问题。pass down传递下去；clear up清理；go over复习；show off炫耀。
50.D 上文提到他学习英语，下文指出他还学习了巴基斯坦语，前后是程度的加深。ever曾经；only只有；just刚刚；even甚至。
51.D 他学习巴基斯坦语是为了更好地交流，由此可知，他的工作还涉及人与人之间的交流。competition竞争；attraction有吸引力的事物；argument争论；exchange交流。
52.C 根据下文without further power cuts可知，新的发电厂可以帮助人们日夜不停地获得电力，无需停电。behind the scenes在幕后；under the weather身体不太舒服；around the clock日夜不停；in the air流行。
53.C 根据上文For Xiao， the job has brought him a great sense of fulfillment （满足）.可知，这个工作给肖新带来了满足感。由此可知，他认为自己一直很幸运。tired疲倦的；anxious焦虑的；lucky幸运的；secure安全的。
54.B 肖新和团队完成了这个电力项目，给人们提供电，这对于当地人来说，是一个从无到有的过程。由此可知，此处指研究如何让一个项目从无到有。something某物；nothing没有什么；everything一切事物；anything任何事情。
55.A 根据上文描述的肖新的经历可知，高考哪怕失利也不要灰心，因为失败不是终身的，可以靠我们的努力去获取。lifelong终身的；equal相等的；fair公平的；well-rounded丰满的；面面俱到的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英语这门语言对中国的影响以及在中国的发展。
56.driving 考查非谓语动词。根据空前的介词in可知，空处应用动词-ing形式，故填driving。
57.that/which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词China，在从句中作主语，故填that/which。
58.importance 考查词形转换。空前是形容词great，应用名词。故填importance。
59.and 考查连词。分析句子结构可知，谓语动词strengthens和opens并列，主语都是Good English proficiency，上下文是顺承关系，故填and。
60.Eventually 考查词形转换。分析句子成分可知，该空在句中作状语，修饰后面的整个句子，所以应用副词。空处置于句首，首字母要大写。故填Eventually。
61.powerful 考查词形转换。空后是名词tool，应用形容词作定语，故填powerful。
62.subjects 考查名词复数。根据空前的one of可知，空处应用可数名词复数形式，故填subjects。
63.has become 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子成分可知，该空在句中作谓语。根据ever since可知，时态为现在完成时，主语是单数，故填has become。
64.of 考查介词。be proud of对……骄傲/自豪。故填of。
65.to learn 考查非谓语动词。be willing to do sth愿意做某事。故填to learn。
第四部分
第一节
参考范文：
Dear Tom，
I’m delighted to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese well.I would like to make the following suggestions.
To begin with， it is a good idea to make more Chinese friends in your daily life， with whom you can practise your spoken Chinese.What’s more， it also helps to listen to Chinese songs and watch Chinese movies， which can enable you to gain a better understanding of Chinese.In addition， keeping a diary is also a good choice， as it can benefit your writing level.
I hope you will find my suggestions beneficial and make great progress in Chinese.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节
参考范文：
One morning after three weeks， Mr Smith came into the class happily. He said， “Class， do you still remember the essay contest held in our school？ Now the result has come out.I am glad to tell you that Tom has won first prize with the title ‘Education and Its Effect on the Society’.” Then cheers of praise rocked the whole classroom.After class， many classmates asked me how I made it.I told them that it was not because of my good writing skills but it was all because of the six-time rewriting required by Mr Smith.
I sat in my own seat， excited and grateful. It was the first time I had ever won a prize.Years later， I told many people that story and my comments， including my unfriendly description of Mr Smith’s appearance.Unexpectedly， Mr Smith wrote to me， and said his look wasn’t important.What was important was the lesson I had learned from him.When I wrote and rewrote that essay， I began to learn how to behave well.I was grateful for the lesson he had taught me.
10 / 10(共96张PPT)
单元质量检测（二）
Exploring English
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、
C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话
后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话
仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman eating？
A. Some fruit.
B. Some chocolate.
C. Some cookies.
2. What is the man probably？
A. A guide.
B. A visitor.
C. A passer-by.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place？
A. At a clinic.
B. In a gym.
C. In a hotel.
4. Why does the woman ask for another beefsteak （牛排）？
A. She is too hungry.
B. Her first beefsteak is on the ground.
C. Her husband likes it.
5. Why did the woman get the book so late？
A. The man forgot it.
B. The man’s boss forgot it.
C. The woman wasn’t at home.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、
C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或
独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题
将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What kind of person is Mr Zhang？
A. Humorous. B. Kind. C. Generous.
7. What does the man learn from Mr Zhang？
A. Maths.
B. Historic stories.
C. Jokes.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What product does the man plan to buy？
A. A tape. B. A radio. C. A recorder.
9. What does the man think of the product？
A. It looks good.
B. It is a well-known brand.
C. It is of poor quality.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where are the two speakers？
A. In a car.
B. In a museum.
C. In a shop.
11. Why do they go into the shopping mall？
A. The exhibition is held there.
B. They’ll do some shopping.
C. They’re lost.
12. What is Calvin Klein？
A. A businessman.
B. A designer.
C. An artist.
13. What did the woman do last night？
A. She learned American social customs.
B. She met some nice people.
C. She went to a cocktail party.
14. When does the cocktail party start？
A. At 5：30 pm.
B. At 6 pm.
C. At 7：30 pm.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
15. What is the purpose of their cocktail party according to the man？
A. To celebrate Christmas.
B. To follow the American custom.
C. To welcome newcomers.
16. What does the French phrase “faux pas” mean？
A. Friend.
B. Social manner.
C. Mistake.
17. When is the high tourist season in England？
A. June and July.
B. July and August.
C. August and September.
18. When is the holiday period of state schools in England？
A. From about mid-July to the end of August.
B. From mid-July to mid-August.
C. From early-July to mid-August.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
19. Where do people prefer to stay for summer holidays？
A. In boarding houses.
B. In rented houses.
C. In hotels.
20. What may British people refuse to do？
A. Talk about their holidays.
B. Try new places to take holidays.
C. Change the times of their holidays.
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：What are you eating？ It smells like fruit.
W：It’s not fruit.It is a kind of chocolate， but it looks like cookies.
（Text 2）
M：I’m looking for some interesting places in this city.Could you give
me some advice？
W：We have a beautiful natural park.I can show you the way to it.
（Text 3）
M：Good afternoon.What’s the matter？
W：I’m afraid I’m not feeling well.I had a pretty high fever this
morning.
（Text 4）
W：Waiter， please serve me another beefsteak.My husband dropped my
first one on the ground by accident.
M：OK， please wait a moment， Madam.
（Text 5）
W：Thank goodness you’re here.I’ve been waiting for 3 days to get
the book.
M：Well， don’t blame me.It was my boss who forgot all about it.
（Text 6）
W：Why are you so interested in the history class？
M：Our history teacher Mr Zhang is really humorous.
W：Really？But he looks very serious and strict， like a maths teacher.
M：No， not at all.The examples he gives are really interesting.And I
learn many good historic stories from him.There is lots of laughter in his
class.
W：No wonder you like him so much.I wish he were our history teacher
too.
（Text 7）
M：Excuse me.How much is this cassette tape recorder？ Is it on sale？
W：Yeah.It’s on sale for only 100.
M：Is it good？
W：Sure.It’s very good and has both an AM and an FM radio.
M：Could you give me a 10 percent discount？
W：Sorry.The price is not high， and I can only offer a 5 percent
discount.
M：It looks good， but it’s not a well-known brand.
W：You’re right， but it’s of good quality.
M：OK， I’ll take it.
（Text 8）
M：So， what’s next on the course of our visit？
W：Well， I think we might go to see some special places in the city.
M：That’s a great idea.Where do you want to go？
W：Well， I think that it would be fun to see Calvin Klein’s exhibition.
M：Calvin Klein？ The name sounds familiar ... but hey， why are we
driving into the shopping mall parking lot？
W：That’s where the exhibition is.
M：Now I remember.Calvin Klein is just a fashion designer.As artists，
we should explore the art and culture of the country.
W：We do， but I think that the American shopping center is a good
example of American art and culture.Besides， in this kind of
“museum”， you can take the art pieces home.
（Text 9）
M：How was the party last night？
W：Nice.I had a good time and met some very nice people.But where are
you off to in such a hurry？
M：I’ve been invited to a cocktail party.It’s 6 o’clock now.I’m
late.
W：But you told me that if you’re invited to a party you should plan to
arrive a half-hour late.
M：A party， yes.But not a cocktail party.
W：What’s a cocktail party like？
M：A cocktail party is generally held from 5：30 pm to 7：30 pm.There
are drinks and snacks but no dinner.This cocktail party is being held by
my department to celebrate Christmas.
W：It seems that you know something about American social customs.
M：I’ve still got a lot to learn.But American people understand that
we’re newcomers here and they don’t hold it against us if we make a
“faux pas”.
W：Make a what？
M：A faux pas is a French word.It means a mistake， especially in the
area of social matters.
W：I see.
（Text 10）
M：Ms Green， the high tourist season in England is coming again.Could
you tell us more about the tourism in England？
W：Sure.In England， not only the rich but also the poor take holidays
every year.During July and August most towns are empty.Factory
holidays come mostly in the period between mid-July and mid-
August.State schools usually only have six weeks off， from about mid-
July to the end of August.
The coast is the most popular place for the English people to spend
their holidays.Food in British restaurants is reasonably cheap， but rooms
are not.Few English people rent houses for their holidays， but one of the
traditional ways of spending a summer holiday is in a boarding
house.Some boarding-house keepers provide all meals for their guests，
but others provide breakfast only.
The British people may refuse to change the times at which they
take their holidays， but they have shown themselves to be very ready to
try new places.When they get home again， they always talk about how
they spent their holidays.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳
选项。
A
About Kerine W. ★4.8 （9 reviews） Bachelor Age： 5－50
Advanced English Language Acquisition for Non-Native Speakers
Hi， my name is Kerine！ I’ve been teaching private lessons since
2019 and have loved helping my students to achieve their academic
goals.My teaching style includes interactive methodologies， step-by-
step instruction， group work models， and activity-based learning.I
look forward to helping you reach your goals.
About Robin L. ★4.7 （30 reviews） Master of Arts Age： 18
＋ Speaks Spanish
Using Could and Suggest for Future Possibilities Level B2 I am an experienced ESL instructor.I have taught reading，
speaking， writing， listening， grammar， and vocabulary to adult
learners from Basic Literacy through Academic and Business English.I
taught at Heartland Community College from 2012 through 2015 and
have been teaching exclusively online since 2016.
About Sara G. ★5.0 （146 reviews） MA
Age： 5＋ Speaks English， Spanish ...
READ and LEARN： Phrasal Verbs and Idioms
A university English teacher right in your living room！ I have
taught everything from the alphabet to business English online to students ages 5－100！ My schedule can change according to your timetable， so if there is a time when you would like to meet that is currently unavailable， please don’t hesitate to reach out！
About Prudence H. ★4.9 （3 reviews） Bachelor Age： 5＋
Accent Reduction
My name is Prudence Holmes and I have been coaching students for
over 30 years.I have taught Accent Reduction and ESL at Carnegie
Mellon University， NYU and The New School.I am the author of
MONOLOGUE MASTERY and VOICES OF THINKING
JEWISHWOMEN. I’m also a working actor.I have been in 4 Broadway
shows and 12 movies， including Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个英语学习课程
以及教授老师的情况。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个英语学习课程
以及教授老师的情况。
21. Which teacher is especially good at teaching idioms？
A. Kerine W. B. Robin L.
C. Sara G. D. Prudence H.
解析： 细节理解题。根据About Sara G. 部分中的READ
and LEARN： Phrasal Verbs and Idioms可知，Sara G特别
擅长教习语。
22. What can we learn about Prudence H. ？
A. She takes up several jobs.
B. She aims at college students.
C. She lacks teaching experience.
D. She enjoys the best feedback.
解析： 细节理解题。根据About Prudence H. 部分的介绍可
知，Prudence H. 做了好几份工作。
23. Who are most likely to be interested in this article？
A. ESL instructors. B. Native speakers.
C. English learners. D. University staff.
解析： 推理判断题。文章主要介绍了四个英语学习课程以及
教授老师的情况。由此可推知，英语学习者最有可能对这篇文章
感兴趣。
B
At the end of August this year I moved from London to a small town in Quebec， Canada， called Matane to work as an English
teacher.Patience is a word that has appeared in many forms over the past two months.
I don’t see myself as being the most patient person in the world，
but I was deeply impressed by my experience in the first week of
teaching.I had just finished a discussion with two students and just as they were leaving the classroom， one of them turned back and said
“Thank you for your patience”. That was an early reminder of the importance being patient as a teacher.Moreover， patience in the classroom can be the difference between building students’ confidence in a language and breaking down their confidence entirely.Being patient as a teacher means empathizing （共鸣） with students.It is not easy to learn a new language and allowing students to find their way will benefit them in the long term.
Living my life in French is not easy but the people of Quebec are very
patient.Quebecers repeat things several times and they are more than happy to wait while I find the correct words to express myself.It’s a learning process， but with the patience of others the process is less frightening.
When I first arrived in Matane， I kept getting headaches from having to concentrate all the time due to the language.I had to keep reminding myself that it would take time， and two months later the headaches are a distant memory and my ears have become more used to the Quebecois accent.The key is to be patient with yourself.There is no short cut to learning a language， but it will be worth it in the end.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者搬到了加拿大魁北
克一个叫Matane的小镇，从事英语教师的工作。在教学和与当地人
的日常交流中，作者逐渐明白了学习一门语言没有捷径，关键是要
对自己有耐心。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者搬到了加拿大魁北
克一个叫Matane的小镇，从事英语教师的工作。在教学和与当地人
的日常交流中，作者逐渐明白了学习一门语言没有捷径，关键是要
对自己有耐心。
24. Why did the author move to Quebec？
A. To learn French. B. To see a doctor.
C. To visit a friend. D. To teach English.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的At the end of August this
year I moved from London to a small town in Quebec， Canada，
called Matane to work as an English teacher.可知，作者搬到魁北克
是为了教英语。
25. What language do people of Quebec mainly speak？
A. English. B. French.
C. Spanish. D. Russian.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的Living my life in French is
not easy but the people of Quebec are very patient.可知，魁北克人
主要说法语。
26. How do the Quebecers behave while talking with the author？
A. Laugh loudly. B. Speak quickly.
C. Wait patiently. D. Think seriously.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的Quebecers repeat things
several times and they are more than happy to wait while I find the
correct words to express myself.可知，魁北克人与作者交谈时，他
们会耐心地等待作者找到正确的词语来表达自己。
27. What lesson has the author learned from the experiences？
A. It is difficult to make a living in France.
B. It is wrong to move from London to Quebec.
C. Being patient in learning a language is worth it.
D. Students should know the importance of patience.
解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的The key is to be patient
with yourself.There is no short cut to learning a language， but it will
be worth it in the end.可知，作者从这些经历中学到了在学习语言
时，耐心是值得的。
C
I don’t think translation apps will make learning foreign languages
completely outdated.No program can accurately recreate the implication
of real conversation.For example， by dropping “will” or “am going
to” in “Tomorrow I start my diet”， I am implying a previous delay of
the diet.A typical translation by apps would be “Tomorrow I am going to
start my diet”， which gets across the basic idea but lacks the intended
implication.
However， technology is eliminating the need to learn foreign
languages for practical purposes such as reserving hotel rooms or ordering
meals in a foreign country， since practicality is why most people want to
learn a new language.
Douglas Hofstadter， a cognitive scientist， sees his mastery of
foreign languages as a reflection of his identity.As an enthusiastic
language learner myself， I don’t entirely share his perspective， but I
do agree with the writer Graeme Wood， who has noted “to actively
enjoy piecing together how other languages work is an individual quirk
（怪癖）， not a human universal”. True enthusiasts learn new
languages for the sheer joys of discovery or accomplishment.Most
people， however， are uninterested in this odd desire.
Some would say a foreign language is a window into a new way of
processing the world.But did the humble level of French or Spanish we
picked up in school provide us with a new lens on the world？ If our goal
is getting directions to the bus station in Rome， technology now makes
that possible at the press of a button.
As someone endlessly fascinated by languages， I am working hard
to accept this new reality. With an iPhone handy and an appropriate app
downloaded， foreign languages will no longer present most people with
the barrier they once did.Learning a new language will likely become a
pursuit of interest to a much smaller but more committed set of
enthusiasts.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了科技的发展对学习
外语的影响。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了科技的发展对学习
外语的影响。
28. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about？
A. The function of real conversation.
B. The importance of accurate translation.
C. The limitation of translation technology.
D. The necessity of learning foreign languages.
解析： 段落大意题。根据第一段内容可知，本段主要讲翻译
软件的局限性。
29. Why does the author learn new languages？
A. To satisfy an inner desire.
B. To display his individuality.
C. To serve practical purposes.
D. To explore his core identity.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的True enthusiasts learn new
languages for the sheer joys of discovery or accomplishment.Most
people， however， are uninterested in this odd desire.可知，作者
学习新的语言是为了获得发现或成就的乐趣，也就是满足内心的
愿望。
30. What does the author think of foreign language lessons in school？
A. Uninspiring. B. Irrelevant.
C. Inflexible. D. Insufficient.
解析： 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的But did the humble
level of French or Spanish we picked up in school provide us with a
new lens on the world？可推知，作者认为学校的外语课程教的不
够，水平低。
31. What do the underlined words “this new reality” in the last
paragraph refer to？
A. Language enthusiasts will lose their passion.
B. Foreign languages won’t pose big challenges.
C. Many people will quit learning new languages.
D. Learning languages is no longer a personal choice.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据最后一段中的Learning a new
language will likely become a pursuit of interest to a much
smaller but more committed set of enthusiasts.可知，这个
“新的现实”指代的是学习新语言的人不会那么多了，也就是
很多人会放弃学习外语。
D
If English means endless new words， difficult grammar and
sometimes strange pronunciation， you are wrong.Haven’t you noticed
that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language？
According to a new study by a British university， learning a second
language can lead to an increase in your brain power.Researchers found
that learning other languages changes gray matter.This is the area of the
brain which processes information.Like exercise shapes and strengthens
muscles， learning a language can have a similar effect on your brain.
The study also found the effect is greater， if the younger people
learn a second language.A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli， from
University College London， took a group of Britons who only spoke
English.They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who
had learnt a second language before the age of five， as well as a number
of later learners.
Scans showed that gray matter density （灰质密度） in the brain was
greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language.But the
longer a person waited before mastering a new language， the smaller the
difference.
“Our findings suggest that the structure （结构） of the brain is
changed by the experience of learning a second language，” said the
scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.
Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales has
researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills.“Having two
languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more
flexible，” he said.“You are actually going beyond language and have a
better understanding of different ideas.”
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who
had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and
thirty-four.Reading， writing and cognition （认知） were all tested.The
results showed that the younger they started to learn， the
better.“Studying a language means you can enter another world，”
explained the scientists.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了学习第二语言会提
升脑力，使人变得更聪明，而且越早学习第二语言，阅读、写作和
认知能力会更好。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了学习第二语言会提
升脑力，使人变得更聪明，而且越早学习第二语言，阅读、写作和
认知能力会更好。
32. In the second paragraph， the writer mentions “exercise” in order
to .
A. encourage a regular fitness practice and an active lifestyle
B. show the importance of using the language when learning
C. suggest that learning a second language can improve physical fitness
D. highlight the similarities between language learning and physical
exercise
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可知，作者提及“锻炼”是强调二者之间相似的影响，突出学习第二语言对脑力的作用。
33. According to the passage， what does the study led by Dr Andrea
Mechelli show？
A. Learning a second language increases gray matter density.
B. Later language learning has a bigger influence on brain structure.
C. Language learning leads to lower gray matter density in the brain.
D. Learning a second language has no effect on the structure of the brain.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段和第五段内容可知，Dr
Andrea Mechelli 的研究表明学习第二语言会提升大脑灰质密度的
区域，改变大脑的结构。
34. What can we learn from the passage？
A. Learning a second language is only helpful during childhood.
B. Native Italian speakers learning English were similarly studied.
C. Learning a second language brings greater advantages if started young.
D. Bilingual will be more successful than a person who speaks only one language.
解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Reading， writing and
cognition （认知） were all tested.The results showed that the
younger they started to learn， the better.可知，学习第二语言的年
纪越小，阅读、写作和认知能力就会发展得越好。所以年纪小时
开始学习第二语言，获得的优势更多。
35. What’s the best title for this passage？
A. Language Learning Increases IQ
B. Bilingual Helps Learning Mathematics
C. Learning a Second Language Improves Brain Power
D. Language Learning Unlocks the Door to a New World
解析： 标题归纳题。根据第二段第一句可知，文章主要介绍
了学习第二语言可以提升脑力。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Listening is an important but difficult part for middle school students
in English exams.The following suggestions may benefit you a lot.
Relax yourself
Before listening， it’s necessary to have a peaceful state of
mind. 36 If that doesn’t work， drinking some water or washing
your face with cold water may help you to some extent.
37
As soon as the listening starts， focus on it without thinking about
anything else.While listening， you can also recall the related knowledge
in common with the material concerned， such as the vocabulary about the
subject or topic， which is beneficial to your better understanding.
Grasp the main idea
Sometimes the monologue， dialogue or conversation you’re
listening to is a little bit longer than you expect.And it’s normal that
some unnecessary information is included.However， you don’t need to
understand it completely. 38
Ignore the new words
Without doubt， there usually exist unfamiliar words in listening
materials.In fact， it’s almost impossible for you to know or understand
all the words in the listening material sometimes. 39 It’s mistaken
to waste much time on figuring them out while listening.
Develop the habit of taking notes
In the course of listening， it’s a good habit to write down the
content and leave out the unimportant details. 40 By taking notes，
we can remind ourselves of the key points.
A. Focus on listening.
B. The more words you memorize， the better it is.
C. Feeling nervous or worried is harmful and unnecessary.
D. What you need to do is turn a deaf ear to the new words.
E. Make a list of what you think is important while listening.
F. Instead， just pay attention to the key points and general ideas.
G. If you feel nervous or anxious， try taking a deep breath to calm
yourself down.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了提高中学生英语听力的
一些建议。
36. G 根据空前一句可知，在听之前保持心态平和是必要的。空处
应该讲保持心态平和的方法。G项（如果你感到紧张或焦虑，试着深
呼吸让自己平静下来）符合语境，且是空后一句中that指代的内容。
37. A 根据As soon as the listening starts， focus on it without thinking
about anything else.可知，在听力开始时，你要集中注意力听。A项
（专注于倾听）符合语境。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了提高中学生英语听力的
一些建议。
38. F 根据空前两句可知，在听材料时，文章会有一些不必要的信
息，你是没必要去完全理解的。F项（相反，只需注意要点和总体思
路）承接上文，与本段主旨Grasp the main idea相呼应。
39. D 根据Ignore the new words和It’s mistaken to waste much time
on figuring them out while listening.可知，本段建议读者忽略听力材料
中的生词，因为这样很浪费时间。D项（你需要做的是对生词充耳不
闻）符合语境。
40. E 根据Develop the habit of taking notes和空前一句可知，本段建
议读者在做听力时要善于做笔记，并给出了方法，删掉不重要的细
节。E项（在听的时候列出你认为重要的东西）符合语境。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以
填入空白处的最佳选项。
Gaokao takes place in June in China every year.It is considered to be
the 41 point of a student’s life.One previous gaokao taker， Xiao
Xin， is a good example， but in a way that you might not 42 .
Xiao had dreamed of studying traffic and transportation at a famous
university.But he didn’t score high enough in gaokao and was 43 to
study electrical engineering instead. 44 ， Xiao finally accepted it，
which — not realizing at that time — opened a new door for his future.
During his studies， Xiao developed an interest in the electrical
engineering 45 and became excellent.After graduation， he 46
his first job in Pakistan， where a major pilot project was in progress.But
he soon met a 47 ： the language.
As the Chinese saying goes， those who refuse to take the 48
path will succeed.So Xiao decided to 49 his English as he did in high
school.Then， he 50 learned Pakistan’s national language for better
communication.“The job was also about people-to-people 51 ，”
he said.
With such effort， Xiao and his team completed the electric energy
project in less than three years.Now the new power plant helps people get
electricity 52 without further power cuts.
For Xiao， the job has brought him a great sense of fulfillment （满
足）.
“Over the years， I have always felt 53 . Not everyone has the
opportunity to work out how to make a project grow out of 54 . Never
lose heart even if you suffer a failure in gaokao because it’s
not 55 ，” Xiao said.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了肖新大学毕业后到
巴基斯坦工作。他努力学习英语和巴基斯坦语，最终和团队在不到3
年时间里完成了项目。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了肖新大学毕业后到
巴基斯坦工作。他努力学习英语和巴基斯坦语，最终和团队在不到3
年时间里完成了项目。
41. A. breaking B. turning
C. boiling D. struggling
解析： 根据常识可知，高考是学生的人生转折点。breaking破
坏；turning转弯处；boiling沸腾；struggling挣扎。turning point意
为“转折点”。
42. A. invent B. ignore
C. expect D. explain
解析： 根据句中的but可知，前后是转折关系；再根据下文提
到的肖新虽然高考失利，但是在大学里努力学习，最终改变了命
运可知，肖新改变命运的方式不同，即出乎你的意料。invent发
明；ignore忽视；expect预料；explain解释。
43. A. offered B. required
C. ordered D. promoted
解析： 根据下文to study electrical engineering可知，大学给他
提供了电气工程专业，即被电气工程专业录取。offer提供；
require要求；order命令；promote促使。
44. A. Bored B. Moved
C. Discouraged D. Concerned
解析： 他高考分数不够高，没能到梦想的大学去学交通运
输，他应该是很灰心丧气。bored无聊的；moved感动的；
discouraged泄气的，灰心的；concerned担忧的。
45. A. on time B. over time
C. from time to time D. all the time
解析： 根据上文During his studies可知，随着时间的推移，肖
新慢慢对电气工程产生了兴趣。on time准时；over time随着时间
的推移；from time to time有时候；all the time一直。
46. A. saved B. left C. kept D. landed
解析： 根据语境可知，毕业后，他获得了一份在巴基斯坦的
工作。save挽救；leave离开；keep保持；land获得。
47. A. challenge B. target
C. case D. chance
解析： 到国外去工作，他遇到的挑战是语言。challenge挑
战；target目标；case案件；chance机会。
48. A. new B. easy C. open D. rocky
解析： 根据下文as he did in high school可知，他像高中那样努
力学习英语。由此可知，他没有走捷径。new新的；easy简单的；
open开着的；rocky多岩石的。
49. A. pass down B. clear up
C. go over D. show off
解析： 上文提到他遇到语言交流问题。由此可知，他应该是
像高中那样复习英语，以此来克服语言交流问题。pass down传递
下去；clear up清理；go over复习；show off炫耀。
50. A. ever B. only C. just D. even
解析： 上文提到他学习英语，下文指出他还学习了巴基斯
坦语，前后是程度的加深。ever曾经；only只有；just刚刚；
even甚至。
51. A. competitions B. attractions
C. arguments D. exchanges
解析： 他学习巴基斯坦语是为了更好地交流，由此可知，他
的工作还涉及人与人之间的交流。competition竞争；attraction有
吸引力的事物；argument争论；exchange交流。
52. A. behind the scenes B. under the weather
C. around the clock D. in the air
解析： 根据下文without further power cuts可知，新的发电厂可
以帮助人们日夜不停地获得电力，无需停电。behind the scenes在
幕后；under the weather身体不太舒服；around the clock日夜不
停；in the air流行。
53. A. tired B. anxious
C. lucky D. secure
解析： 根据上文For Xiao， the job has brought him a great sense
of fulfillment （满足）.可知，这个工作给肖新带来了满足感。由
此可知，他认为自己一直很幸运。tired疲倦的；anxious焦虑的；
lucky幸运的；secure安全的。
54. A. something B. nothing
C. everything D. anything
解析： 肖新和团队完成了这个电力项目，给人们提供电，这
对于当地人来说，是一个从无到有的过程。由此可知，此处指研
究如何让一个项目从无到有。something某物；nothing没有什么；
everything一切事物；anything任何事情。
55. A. lifelong B. equal
C. fair D. well-rounded
解析： 根据上文描述的肖新的经历可知，高考哪怕失利也不
要灰心，因为失败不是终身的，可以靠我们的努力去获取。
lifelong终身的；equal相等的；fair公平的；well-rounded丰满的；
面面俱到的。
第二节（共 10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正
确形式。
In today’s world， English has been the language of international
communication， and has played an increasingly significant role in 56 （drive） China’s economic growth and social development.For big economies like China 57 is playing a growing role in world affairs， the English language is of great 58 （important）.Good English proficiency （熟练） opens doors to greater opportunities 59 strengthens China’s overall international competitiveness.
“Foreign language learning is not only about learning a second
language，” said Shi， a member of China’s first generation of English
learners after its reform and opening up.“ 60 （eventual）， it is
also about learning a fresh way of thinking.It is a 61 （power） tool
for you to connect to the outside world.”
English language education in China has come a long way over the
past 40 years.1978 was a historic year for the field， as it was made one
of the test 62 （subject） in China’s national college entrance
exam.The language 63 （become） increasingly significant ever
since.
“China has the biggest English education market in the world，”
said Zou， founding editor of China’s English newspaper China
Daily.“Although Chinese people are proud 64 their own culture and
language， they are generally willing 65 （learn） about Western
cultures and languages.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英语这门语言对中
国的影响以及在中国的发展。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英语这门语言对中
国的影响以及在中国的发展。
56. driving 考查非谓语动词。根据空前的介词in可知，空处应用动
词-ing形式，故填driving。
57. that/which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导限制性
定语从句，修饰先行词China，在从句中作主语，故填that/which。
58. importance 考查词形转换。空前是形容词great，应用名词。故填
importance。
59. and 考查连词。分析句子结构可知，谓语动词strengthens和opens
并列，主语都是Good English proficiency，上下文是顺承关系，故填
and。
60. Eventually 考查词形转换。分析句子成分可知，该空在句中作状
语，修饰后面的整个句子，所以应用副词。空处置于句首，首字母要
大写。故填Eventually。
61. powerful 考查词形转换。空后是名词tool，应用形容词作定语，
故填powerful。
62. subjects 考查名词复数。根据空前的one of可知，空处应用可数
名词复数形式，故填subjects。
63. has become 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子成分可知，
该空在句中作谓语。根据ever since可知，时态为现在完成时，主语是
单数，故填has become。
64. of 考查介词。be proud of对……骄傲/自豪。故填of。
65. to learn 考查非谓语动词。be willing to do sth愿意做某事。故填to
learn。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是高中生李华，你的英国朋友Tom目前正在努力学习汉
语，但在学习中遇到了一些困难，因此他在几天前给你发邮件求助，
询问怎样才能学好汉语。请你给他回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 提出建议；
2. 表达祝愿。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Tom，
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Tom，
I’m delighted to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to
learn Chinese well.I would like to make the following suggestions.
To begin with， it is a good idea to make more Chinese friends in
your daily life， with whom you can practise your spoken
Chinese.What’s more， it also helps to listen to Chinese songs and
watch Chinese movies， which can enable you to gain a better
understanding of Chinese.In addition， keeping a diary is also a good
choice， as it can benefit your writing level.
I hope you will find my suggestions beneficial and make great
progress in Chinese.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构
成一篇完整的短文。
Mr Smith， my 10-grade English teacher， was one of the teachers
who I would never forget and the story between Mr Smith and me was the
most amazing one I wanted to share.
When I was young at school， I loved talking， which was not
always appreciated by Mr Smith.Mr Smith was a teacher whom no one
liked because he was too strict.He stood about 5.5 feet， was very thin
and wore his hair pulled back in a way that gave him a horsey （像马的）
look.Whenever he got upset， he would lower his head and look at you
over the top of his glasses.
One day in his class I was busy talking.I didn’t realize he had
stopped teaching， staring straight at me，“Tom， I would like to see
you after school.”
Later， Mr Smith explained in a low， but very firm voice that
showed he expected me to listen when he was talking.For punishment he
told me to write a 1，000-word essay on education and its effect on the
society.He wanted it in by the following Wednesday.
Well， I met my deadline （最后期限）.I was confident.It was a
good paper.And I expected a sign of praise from him.The next day in
class， however， he was looking at me over his glasses.He called me
forward and returned my paper.“Go back and rewrite，” he
said.“Remember， each paragraph is supported to begin with a topic
sentence.” When he gave my paper back a second time， he corrected
the grammar.The third time， the spelling.The fourth time， it was
punctuation.The fifth， it wasn’t neat （整洁的） enough.I was sick！
The sixth time， I rewrote the whole paper slowly in ink， leaving
enough space.When he saw the paper， he removed his glasses， and
accepted it with a smile.After that， I put the whole thing out of my
mind.
注意：1.续写词数应为150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
One morning after three weeks， Mr Smith came into the class
happily.
I sat in my own seat， excited and grateful.
参考范文：
One morning after three weeks， Mr Smith came into the class
happily. He said， “Class， do you still remember the essay contest held
in our school？ Now the result has come out.I am glad to tell you that Tom
has won first prize with the title ‘Education and Its Effect on the
Society’.” Then cheers of praise rocked the whole classroom.After
class， many classmates asked me how I made it.I told them that it was
not because of my good writing skills but it was all because of the six-time
rewriting required by Mr Smith.
I sat in my own seat， excited and grateful. It was the first time I had
ever won a prize.Years later， I told many people that story and my
comments， including my unfriendly description of Mr Smith’s
appearance.Unexpectedly， Mr Smith wrote to me， and said his look
wasn’t important.What was important was the lesson I had learned from
him.When I wrote and rewrote that essay， I began to learn how to
behave well.I was grateful for the lesson he had taught me.
谢谢观看！
