单元质量检测（三） Festivals and customs
（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 does the woman mean？（ ）
A.She won’t wait for the man.
B.She didn’t have time to meet the man.
C.She wanted to meet the man.
2.What happened to the man？（ ）
A.He couldn’t sleep well. B.He dreamed a good dream. C.He did well in the exam.
3.What is the man？（ ）
A.A salesman. B.A boss of a company. C.A software engineer.
4.Where is the man’s hometown？（ ）
A.To the north of San Francisco. B.To the south of San Francisco. C.To the north of Los Angeles.
5.What are the two speakers talking about？（ ）
A.The company’s moving. B.The woman’s company. C.Today’s news.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每个小题将给出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.Where’s Mr Smith now？（ ）
A.At his house. B.In the office. C.In the classroom.
7.Why does the woman call Mr Smith？（ ）
A.To talk about her son’s performance.
B.To talk about her performance.
C.To ask some chemistry questions.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What will the two speakers do next Saturday？（ ）
A.Attend a wedding ceremony. B.Go to buy some food and fruit. C.Go climbing.
9.Who is going to have a wedding ceremony？（ ）
A.John. B.Kevin. C.Lucy.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What’s the man’s purpose for calling？（ ）
A.To buy a ticket. B.To change his flight. C.To confirm his flight.
11.Where is the man going？（ ）
A.Beijing. B.Sydney. C.Melbourne.
12.What day is it today？（ ）
A.September 14th. B.September 15th. C.September 16th.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What is the relationship between the two speakers？（ ）
A.Wife and husband. B.Customer and salesman. C.Mother and son.
14.What is the price of the most expensive TV set？（ ）
A.$495. B.$695. C.$795.
15.Why does the woman want to buy a TV set？（ ）
A.She doesn’t have one. B.Her TV is broken. C.She wants a brighter one.
16.What does the woman think of the TV set with a 29-inch screen？（ ）
A.It is too large.
B.It doesn’t have a very clear picture.
C.It is expensive.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.When was Oxfam founded？（ ）
A.In 1942. B.In 1924. C.In 1930.
18.Whom did Oxfam send money to during World War Ⅱ？（ ）
A.England. B.Greece. C.Sweden.
19.What is the aim of Oxfam？（ ）
A.To end hunger， poverty and disease.
B.To save people in danger.
C.To solve social problems that have occurred.
20.Which is one of Oxfam’s ways to get money to donate？（ ）
A.Collecting money in developing countries.
B.Selling things from developing countries.
C.Opening shops in villages in developing countries.
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
Best Gardening Apps
Smart Plant & Tree Care
Seller： Smart Plant Network Inc
Yearly Premium Membership （高级会员）：$44.99
Once you add a plant， the app immediately sets up a care calendar that reminds you to water it or complete other tasks depending on the plant.There is also a searchable problem solver， so you can deal with plant diseases.If that doesn’t work， you can send pictures of plants and plant diseases to experts across the world through the app.
LeafSnap
Seller： APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED
Yearly Premium Membership：$25.99
LeafSnap uses AI to identify （识别） plants.It can now recognize 90 per cent of all known plants and trees.You can take a picture or upload a picture of a plant to the app and it will tell you how to grow it， how much light and water it needs， and much more.
Planter
Seller： Percula LLC
Yearly Premium Membership：$11.99
Planter helps you plan your garden.You choose the size of your land and then you can add plants.When you choose a plant to add， it gives you information like the depth the seed needs to be planted， how long it takes to harvest，and how much water it needs.It also tells you which plants grow well together and common diseases that they may have.
Planta
Seller： Planta AB
Yearly Premium Membership：$35.99
Planta is the perfect app if you’re just getting started on your gardening or plant journey.Planta will give you plant recommendations and smart care reminders for your plants.It also has a light meter so you can find out what kind of light different parts of your house or yard have.Planta organizes your plants by location.
21.Which app charges the highest yearly premium membership price？（ ）
A.Smart Plant & Tree Care. B.LeafSnap.
C.Planter. D.Planta.
22.Who sells the app that uses AI for plant identification？（ ）
A.Planta AB. B.Percula LLC.
C.Smart Plant Network Inc. D.APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED.
23.What do all the apps provide？（ ）
A.Information on plant care. B.Designs for a new garden.
C.Connection to gardening experts. D.Recommendations on plant choices.
B
It takes minutes into a visit with Deborah Glover to see she’s one in a million.But in fact， she’s one of ten million.One of ten million Americans over 70 living by themselves， aging in place.
As seniors age， they and their families face decisions about where to live.A University of Michigan survey has found that 88% of adults aged 50 to 80 want to remain in their homes as long as possible.A report from Harvard says that the number of seniors living alone will nearly double in the next 20 years.Often， those seniors end up in nursing or assisted living centers before they need to.
Glover lost her husband in 2014 and her daughter in 2019.For 20 years， she lived in a shed （简易房） on a piece of land meant for a house.
Kathy Colbenson is the CEO of CHRIS 180， an organization in Glover’s home city of Atlanta， known for supporting homeless youth.But one of their partner programs connects them with seniors， which was how they learned of Glover.
Colbenson’s team came up with Glover’s new home：a house built on that piece of land — with three units.Two are for mothers without homes in need of stability and mentorship （稳定和指导） and one is Glover’s.She provides mentorship and can stay as long as she likes.
“When they got out there， they said，‘We got some good news for you.We’re going to build your whole house.’ I nearly fell over，” Glover said.
Glover’s new home is， for now， a one-time endeavor （尝试） by CHRIS 180.Her arrangement is exceptional， but can’t really happen for the millions more looking for a path for aging in place.But it’s worth exploring such possibilities.Glover feeds six cats， provides a shoulder for those in need， and gets to remain in the place she loves.
24.What does the survey mentioned in Paragraph 2 find out about US seniors？（ ）
A.Most of them prefer living alone. B.Most of them live in nursing homes.
C.Most of them hope to age at their houses. D.Most of them face loneliness and unhappiness.
25.How did Colbenson’s team help Glover？（ ）
A.By taking good care of her. B.By giving her a new home.
C.By providing mentorship for her. D.By asking other seniors to stay with her.
26.How did Glover feel after hearing the news？（ ）
A.Happy and proud. B.Worried and sad.
C.Surprised and excited. D.Regretful and hopeless.
27.What does the author think of CHRIS 180’s helping Glover？（ ）
A.It is rather costly. B.It is very challenging.
C.It is only fit for Glover. D.It serves a double purpose.
C
On a July weekend， a sea of purple and blue tents appeared in a field in Belgium， housing nearly 4，000 music lovers from all over the world.Recycled from deserted camping equipment， the colourful tents were part of a push by Tomorrowland， one of Europe’s biggest festivals， to reduce its carbon footprint （碳足迹）.
Held for two weekends each summer in the Belgian town of Boom， Tomorrowland draws about 400，000 fans of electronic dance music from over 200 countries.Tapio， which creates carbon-reduction plans for businesses， reported that the festival gave off almost 150，000 metric tons of carbon dioxide （CO2）.That’s equal to the annual emissions （排放物） footprint of 9，300 Belgians.
This year， efforts to improve sustainability （可持续性） were seen across Tomorrowland’s field， which played host to some 750 musical acts.The festival depended more on power network instead of diesel generators （柴油发电机）.The festival also provided purple rubbish bins that let attendees sort food， plastics， and general waste.Volunteers also collected waste in bins carried on their backs.Campers who brought sorted waste to a collection area could get prizes that included earplugs， reusable water bottles and socks made from recycled materials.
Debby Wilmsen， spokesperson for Tomorrowland， stated the findings of the Tapio report were drawn “without any facts from our side”.The festival is asking another company to draw up a new report， which will be made public later this year.
There’s been a renewed focus on the environmental influence of the concert industry.The Paradise City Festival in Belgium partnered with local company Aquafin to treat wastewater from toilets so it can be let back into nature.Britain’s Glastonbury Festival was fully powered by renewable energy this year.The festival promised to monitor the quality of water in local rivers and has planted more than 10，000 trees.The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California had a prize draw for festival goers who organized carpools （拼车）.
28.Why are the colourful tents mentioned in the first paragraph？（ ）
A.To attract readers to Tomorrowland.
B.To show Tomorrowland’s green efforts.
C.To introduce Tomorrowland’s popularity.
D.To describe the requirements for Tomorrowland.
29.What were festival goers encouraged to do in this year’s Tomorrowland？（ ）
A.Sort their rubbish. B.Bring their own food.
C.Make full use of plastics. D.Use as little electricity as possible.
30.How did Tomorrowland respond to the Tapio report？（ ）
A.It showed little interest in the report. B.It added more facts to the report.
C.It decided to make the report public. D.It expressed doubts about the report.
31.What does the last paragraph mainly want to tell us？（ ）
A.Festival organizers are expecting to reduce costs.
B.Open-air concerts have got much public attention.
C.Some music festivals are trying to save the planet.
D.The concert industry aims to improve its music quality.
D
The ancients were more intelligent than some people today think.They didn’t have spaceships or electricity，but they did come up with technology that we don’t usually connect with the ancient world.The yakhchal was a type of ancient refrigerator built in the deserts of Persia （now Iran）， which was made without electricity or other things that modern people consider important to refrigeration.It shows the great ability of ancient humans to find solutions to problems with the simple technology they had.
This method of making refrigerators was mastered by Persian engineers around 400 BCE.Most yakhchals were domed structures （穹状构造） with an underground square-shaped area used for collecting water.Water was brought to the yakhchal through an aqueduct （渡槽）.Next to a number of yakhchals， a wall would be built on the south side of the refrigerator and water would be brought into the yakhchal from the north side of the wall， which helped control the temperatures of the water during the middle of the day as it entered the yakhchal.
Once in the yakhchal， the water would turn to ice overnight.Then the ice would be cut up into blocks for sale and other purposes.In addition， the yakhchal was also used to keep food cool so that it would last longer.
Another thing used to keep the yakhchal cool was a badgir， a type of tower that could catch the wind and make the air inside the yakhchal cooler.The wind catcher could be used to cause warm air to rise and cool air to take its place.This method is still used in many desert towns in modern Iran.
Many yakhchals in Iran and other parts of West and Central Asia are still standing even after thousands of years.In addition to being historically interesting， yakhchals have also been suggested as an inexpensive and sustainable （可持续的） way for not only West and Central Asian communities but also other parts of the world with similar weather conditions， such as the American Southwest， to have refrigeration without requiring the use of electricity.In this way， the revival （振兴） of ancient technology could help us live more sustainably and still enjoy modern comforts， especially refrigeration.
32.What do the underlined words “more intelligent” in Paragraph 1 mean？（ ）
A.Wealthier. B.Healthier.
C.Cleverer. D.Happier.
33.Why was there a wall near some yakhchals？（ ）
A.To slow down the wind. B.To protect the aqueduct.
C.To stop food from being stolen. D.To keep the entering water cool.
34.What can be learned about the badgir？（ ）
A.It was a kind of cooling system. B.It helped the yakhchal last longer.
C.It made the yakhchal look cooler. D.It kept food out of contact with air.
35.What is the author’s view on yakhchals？（ ）
A.They should take the place of modern refrigerators. B.They should be improved to be more sustainable.
C.They should be introduced to other areas. D.They should be carefully protected.
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。
There’s a great joy in traveling and immersing （使沉浸于） yourself in different cultures.Exploring new countries becomes even more enjoyable when you can join in their festivals and celebrations.36.（ ） To fully enjoy these experiences， here are some valuable tips：
Firstly， choosing the right destination is the key.Whether you prefer peaceful and spiritual celebrations in places like India， Thailand， or Nepal， or the lively atmosphere of places like Las Vegas， Rio De Janeiro， or Cancun， your choice will shape your festival adventure.37.（ ）
Timing is also essential （重要的）.38.（ ） Some countries host lots of festivals throughout the year， giving you flexibility in choosing when and where to go.However， for popular events like Brazil’s Carnival， it’s wise to book flights and accommodations （住宿） well in advance.
Additionally， understanding and respecting local customs is important. 39.（ ） For example， Bali’s Nyepi， the Day of Silence， requires the closure of everything， including airports.Visitors are expected to respect these customs.
40.（ ） Even mastering a few basic phrases or greetings can show your respect for the local culture and help you connect with the people you meet.
Experiencing festivals and celebrations around the world offers a unique way to explore other cultures.By following our tips， you can create some of the most memorable travel experiences.
A.These events offer a unique window into the heart of a culture.
B.Research the dates of the festivals to plan your trip accordingly.
C.After selecting your destination， research the local festivals in detail.
D.It’s OK if you couldn’t speak the language well during your travels.
E.Each festival has its own traditions that you should be aware of and follow.
F.Lastly， learning a bit of the local language can enrich your festival experience.
G.Our final tip is to throw yourself into whatever festival you’re attending abroad.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My phone rang， breaking through my tangled （缠结的） thoughts.Earlier that day， I’d left a message with the Family Caregivers of British Columbia， asking for someone to 41 .
I’m not one to easily show my 42 ， especially to a stranger.But for 37 minutes， I shared the story of my husband’s 43 condition with a warm woman named Sage， who stayed on the phone.My husband， James， had 44 for years， showing signs similar to those of someone with ADD （注意缺陷障碍）， but it wasn’t until 2011 that we 45 the signs were caused by another disease.Surgery in 2011 had 46 ， but twelve years later， things got worse.
James， once 47 and humorous， now had trouble with conversation and walked unsteadily （摇摆地）.It was a crisis I hadn’t 48 at my age.After all， we were both just in our 50s.
Sage listened to me， and the sadness of 49 pieces of my husband day by day was finally expressed.She made 50 for sadness and fear.She didn’t offer solutions， just 51 .Her kind voice brought me comfort.
I never thought I’d 52 a support line.I believed I had plenty of 53 to get through any crisis from programs for those with brain injuries.But that turned out not to be enough.Opening up to a（n） 54 stranger freed me from my darkness and made me feel 55 and valued.Since that phone call， I’ve reached out to the support line again.
41.A.depend on B.talk to C.look after D.see off
42.A.tiredness B.sickness C.loneliness D.sadness
43.A.worsening B.working C.confusing D.testing
44.A.waited B.performed C.struggled D.regretted
45.A.mentioned B.remembered C.admitted D.discovered
46.A.started B.helped C.changed D.continued
47.A.quick B.confident C.brave D.generous
48.A.discussed B.prevented C.expected D.allowed
49.A.avoiding B.describing C.noticing D.losing
50.A.effort B.room C.excuses D.plans
51.A.understanding B.explanations C.instructions D.warnings
52.A.improve B.design C.need D.accept
53.A.support B.energy C.talent D.experience
54.A.aged B.admired C.wounded D.trusted
55.A.recognized B.heard C.liked D.honored
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
Tangyuan are sweet， round dumplings 56. （make） from sticky rice flour （糯米粉）.They can range in size from a marble （弹子） to a ping-pong ball with different fillings.But traditionally， the balls 57. （stuff） with a rich， ground black-sesame （黑芝麻） filling.
These bite-sized sweets have 58. （historical） been connected with the first full moon of the Chinese New Year — a celebration known as the Lantern Festival.It’s a fitting food for 59. event：Not only do the white dumplings look like little floating full moons， but their round shape and that of the bowls 60. they are served symbolize unity.In fact， the dish’s name sounds similar to the term for “reunion” in Chinese， and 61. is widely believed that eating the dish with loved ones during the full moon will bring families 62. （happy） and good fortune in the new year.
While tangyuan and its northern namesake （同名物）， yuanxiao， really look alike， these sweets have a few slight differences.Unlike tangyuan， which is rolled 63. hand， yuanxiao is typically placed in a flat bamboo basket and rounded by sprinkling （撒） it with water and rice flour while 64. （shake） the basket back and forth.As a result， its surface tends to be slightly 65. （dry） than tangyuan.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校一年一度的校园感谢日（Campus Thanksgiving Day）即将到来。请你给外教Alex写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.表示感谢；2.回顾他对你的帮助；3.表达节日祝福。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Alex，
Warm regards，
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。
“Marvin， we’re alone！”Jamar said， looking around in disbelief.Our group of middle schoolers took us on a trip to Harriman State Park， and now we found ourselves lost in the forest.
Jamar was my best friend， and we enjoyed trips to museums and games， not the outdoors.But Mr B， our leader， who often taught us meditation （冥想），said that we’d enjoy discovering how peaceful nature could be， especially for us city kids.
In the park， we got separated from the group while taking photos.We became nervous as we realized we were truly alone.We knew that we shouldn’t have left without telling anyone， but it was too late.The silence made us uneasy.Trying to lighten the mood， I mentioned missing city sounds.Jamar laughed.The quiet was nice， but it also made us feel anxious.
We tried to find our way back but failed.We wanted to phone Mr B， but unluckily， our phones were dead， because we took too many photos.Our confidence began to fall.We tried to stay positive， discussing the clean air and blue sky.
The sky was getting darker， and we were getting more and more nervous.However， despite my worry， as I turned and looked around us for some kind of clue or signpost （路标）， something caught my eye.
“Check out that tree — it’s cool，”I called to Jamar.“Doesn’t it look like an afro （非洲式发型）？”
“Haha， it does，” Jamar agreed.“And see those rocks over there？You don’t see things like that in the city.”
For the next few minutes， we got caught up in noticing flowers， leaves， animals， and little caves we hadn’t seen before.The more we opened up to the forest， the more it opened up to us.Maybe we were lost， but we were also beginning to see the cool things around us.
But then， a bush in the distance started shaking.“Ahhhhhhh！What’s that？”called Jamar.We were very surprised.But a moment later， we were both laughing.It was Mr B！
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
We had never been happier to see our leader.
I sat there with my eyes closed， thinking about the nature around me.
单元质量检测（三） Festivals and customs
第一部分
1－5 CCABA 6－10 CACBC
11－15 CABBB 16－20 CABAB
听力材料：
（Text 1）
W：I have been waiting for you the whole day. Why didn’t you come to meet me？
M：I thought you didn’t want to meet me. You said you were busy.
（Text 2）
M：Guess what the exam results were？ It turned out that I came first！
W：That’s great！ I’m sure you couldn’t fall asleep last night.
（Text 3）
W：How is your new job in the computer company？
M：It seemed promising， but I’m afraid I’m not a good salesman. I miss the days as a software engineer.
（Text 4）
W：San Francisco is to the north of Los Angeles， isn’t it？
M：Yes， it is， and my hometown is just a little to the south of San Francisco.
（Text 5）
W：Do you have any idea about the news that our company will move？
M：No， I haven’t heard about it. When are we going to move？
（Text 6）
W：Hello， is this Mr Smith’s office in the Chemistry Departments？
M：Yes， it is， Can I help you？
W：Yes， I am the mother of a student in his class. I want to talk with Mr Smith about my son’s performance. Is Mr Smith in？
M：No. He’s having class at the moment.
W：Do you know when I can reach him？
M：He has office hours between one and three this afternoon. You can reach him after office hours.
W：That’s fine. Thank you very much.
（Text 7）
W：Hi！ John！
M：Hi！ Lucy！
W：How are you doing？
M：Fine. I was just wondering if you’d like to go climbing with Mike and me next Friday.
W：Oh， what a pity！ I was just invited to attend my cousin Kevin’s wedding ceremony next Friday.
M：Wedding ceremonies are always great fun.
W：But I will be free next Saturday. Shall we go climbing on that day？
M：OK！ And we can also have a picnic then.
W：Great！ I will bring some food and fruit.
M：Let’s meet at 9：00 at the school gate.
W：See you.
（Text 8）
W：Hello， Air China. How can I help you？
M：Hello， I’d like to confirm my flight.
W：May I have your flight number， please？
M：Yes， it’s flight CA 175 leaving Beijing at 6：30 tomorrow afternoon.
W：Oh， that’s the flight to Sydney. What’s your name， please？
M：Bond Smith.
W：Let me see ... I’m sorry， Mr Smith， but I can’t find your name on the list.
M：Why？ I’m sure I’m flying to Melbourne， Australia on September 16th.
W：Oh， that’s the day after tomorrow. Let me check again. Oh， yes， I found it.
M：Thank goodness！ What about the departure time？
W：As scheduled. Please be at the airport at least one hour before departure. Bye-bye.
（Text 9）
W：We need a new television set.
M：Do you have a particular model in mind？
W：No， not really.
M：Well， what about this one？ It’s a very popular model. It’s only $495.
W：It doesn’t have a very clear picture！
M：What about this one？ It’s a newer model， and the picture is clearer and brighter than the other ones.
W：Yes， it is， but the screen’s a bit small. It is 25 inches. It’s larger than our broken TV， of course， but my husband wants one with a bigger screen.
M：I see. Well， look at this one. It has a 29-inch screen. That’s the largest one we have. It’s the latest model.
W：Yes， that’s a perfect size.
M：It has the clearest and brightest picture of all.
W：How much is it？
M：It’s $695.
W：It is too expensive.
M：It’s the most expensive one of all. But of course it’s an excellent television set.
（Text 10）
Hello， everyone. Today our topic is charity. Do you know Oxfam？ It is a non-government organization with over 3，000 partners in around 100 countries. Oxfam was originally founded in Oxford in 1942. During World War Ⅱ， a group of people in Oxford， England， organized Oxfam to send money to Greece. When the war was over， they continued to give money， food and clothing to other countries in Europe.
In the 1960s， Oxfam started working on long-term development in many countries. It aims to lift people out of hunger， poverty and disease. It wants to prevent problems instead of trying to solve them after they have occurred. However， it continues to provide food to the hungry， sick and homeless people around the world.
Oxfam believes that all humans share one world with limited resources. Rich and poor countries depend on each other.
Where does Oxfam get money？ Ordinary people in developed countries give money. Oxfam also has small shops. They sell beautiful things that villagers in developing countries make. Oxfam receives millions of dollars every year.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个与园艺有关的应用程序。
21.A 细节理解题。对比四个应用程序对年度高级会员的收费标准可知，Smart Plant & Tree Care为每年44.99美元，收费最高。
22.D 细节理解题。根据LeafSnap部分中的LeafSnap uses AI to identify （识别） plants.和Seller：APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED可知，该应用程序使用人工智能识别植物，销售方为APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED。
23.A 细节理解题。根据Smart Plant & Tree Care部分中的第一句，LeafSnap部分中的第三句，Planter部分中的第三句和Planta部分中的第二句可知，这四个应用程序都提供了植物护理信息。
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了CHRIS 180组织帮助孤寡老人Glover在家养老的事迹。
24.C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的A University of Michigan survey has found that 88% of adults aged 50 to 80 want to remain in their homes as long as possible.可知，在美国，大多数的老年人希望在自己家里养老。
25.B 细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知，Colbenson的团队帮助Glover建造新房，让她和其他无家可归的妈妈们居住。
26.C 推理判断题。根据第六段中Glover所说的I nearly fell over可知，这个消息是如此出乎意料，以至于让Glover感到又惊又喜，几乎要摔倒。
27.D 观点态度题。根据最后一段中的Glover feeds six cats， provides a shoulder for those in need， and gets to remain in the place she loves.可知，CHRIS 180组织对Glover的帮助可谓是一石二鸟，既给Glover提供了较好的居住条件，让她在家里养老，也让她发挥余热，帮助其他需要帮助的人。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。为减少对环境的污染，欧洲大型音乐节Tomorrowland以及其他音乐节采取了相应的环保措施。
28.B 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，Tomorrowland音乐节上出现的五颜六色的帐篷都是回收再利用的帐篷，这正是该音乐节在环保方面所做的努力。
29.A 细节理解题。根据第三段最后三句可知，今年的Tomorrowland音乐节鼓励参加者将他们的垃圾进行分类。
30.D 推理判断题。根据第四段中该音乐节的发言人Debby Wilmsen所说的the findings of the Tapio report were drawn “without any facts from our side”可知，该音乐节对Tapio的报告表示怀疑。
31.C 段落大意题。最后一段首句即本段主旨句，指出人们重新开始关注音乐会行业对环境产生的影响，随后列举了三个不同的音乐节所采取的环保措施。故本段主要告诉我们一些音乐节正采取措施来保护地球。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了伊朗的传统建筑——冰坑。
32.C 词义猜测题。根据画线部分后的They didn’t have spaceships or electricity， but they did come up with technology that we don’t usually connect with the ancient world.和之后所列举的古人所发明的冰坑可知，作者在此处想要表达的是古人比一些现代人以为的“更聪明”。
33.D 细节理解题。根据第二段可知，在一些冰坑附近的南面建有墙壁，是为了让流进冰坑的水保持冰凉。
34.A 推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知，风塔是一种捕风装置，可以使热空气上升，从而保持冰坑内部凉爽。由此可推知，它是一种冷却系统。
35.C 观点态度题。根据最后一段第二句可知，作者指出冰坑不仅适用于西亚和中亚地区，也适用于世界上其他具有类似天气条件的地区。由此可推知，作者认为冰坑应该被推广到其他地区。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何更好地体验旅游目的地的节日庆典活动给出了一些建议。
36.A 空前内容指出旅行和融入不同的文化充满了喜悦，当你有机会参加当地的节日庆典活动时，对新国家的探索会变得更令人愉快，A项（这些活动是了解当地文化的独特窗口）承接上文内容，指出参加当地节日庆典的好处，符合语境。A项中的These events指代本空上句中的their festivals and celebrations。
37.C 本段指出选择你想去的旅游目的地是关键，C项（选择目的地后，仔细地研究当地的节日）承接上文内容，指出选好目的地以后要继续做的事情，符合语境。C项中的selecting your destination呼应本段主旨句中的choosing the right destination。
38.B 空前一句指出旅行的时机也很重要，B项（研究节日日期以相应地计划你的旅行）承接上文内容，符合语境。B项中dates呼应本空上句中的Timing。
39.E 本空上句提到了解和尊重当地习俗很重要，本空后内容是用巴厘岛“静居日”的例子来说明游客要尊重当地的习俗，E项（每个节日都有自己的传统，你应该了解并遵循）符合语境。E项中的traditions呼应本空前后的customs， be aware of and follow呼应本空上句中的understanding and respecting。
40.F 本空下句用Even进一步指出学一些当地短语或者问候语的重要性，结合上文介绍参加旅游目的地的节日庆典活动的建议可知，本空应与学习当地语言对体验节日有好处相关，故选F项。F项中的learning a bit of the local language呼应下文中的mastering a few basic phrases or greetings。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者的丈夫的健康状况不断恶化，她联系了一所家庭看护协会，想找个人倾诉。在与陌生工作人员的交谈中，她感到了安慰和释放。
41.B 根据本段中的My phone rang和下段中的I shared the story of my husband’s ... stayed on the phone.可知，作者给该家庭看护协会留过言，希望找个人倾诉。
42.D 根据下文可知，作者向Sage诉说丈夫的病情。由此推断，作者不轻易向人透露自己的伤心事，尤其是对陌生人，但这次是例外。
43.A 根据本段中的My husband， James， had ... someone with ADD （注意缺陷障碍） 和but twelve years later， things got worse可知，作者的丈夫的健康状况很差，她向Sage诉说了丈夫病情恶化的情况。
44.C 根据下文showing signs similar to those of someone with ADD （注意缺陷障碍）可知，作者的丈夫多年来疾病缠身，一直在苦苦挣扎，遭了很多罪。
45.D 根据the signs可知，直到2011年才发现得的不是注意缺陷障碍，而是另一种病。
46.B 根据本空后的but twelve years later， things got worse可知，2011年的手术对病情有所帮助，但是12年后，病情恶化。
47.A 根据本空后的now had trouble with conversation and walked unsteadily （摇摆地） 可知，作者的丈夫曾经反应灵敏，很幽默，而现在说话困难，走路也不稳。
48.C 根据本空后的After all， we were both just in our 50s. 可知，作者和丈夫都50多岁，年纪不大，她觉得这是在她这个年纪预料不到的危机。
49.D 根据第二段介绍的作者的丈夫的病情可知，作者看着丈夫的状况一天不如一天，她感觉她正在一点点地失去他。
50.B 根据本段中的Sage listened to me和She didn’t offer solutions可知，Sage听着作者的诉说，让作者尽情地倾诉悲伤和恐惧。Sage不给作者提供解决方案，只有理解和体谅。
51.A 参见上题解析。
52.C 根据本段中的I believed I had plenty of ...those with brain injuries.可知，作者认为她背后有针对脑损伤患者的项目的支持，从未想过需要打电话求助。
53.A 参见上题解析。
54.D 上文中介绍了作者对陌生人Sage诉说丈夫的病情，因为她很热心，耐心倾听作者，作者觉得她值得信任，所以才和她说那么多。
55.B 根据上文可知，作者向一个陌生人敞开心扉，这让她从痛苦中解脱出来，让她感到被倾听和被重视。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国传统节日元宵节的美食。
56.made 考查非谓语动词。设空处作后置定语，修饰dumplings，且make与dumplings之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故填made。
57.are stuffed 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据语境可知，设空处描述客观事实，用一般现在时，又因balls和stuff之间是被动关系，故填are stuffed。
58.historically 考查词形转换。设空处作状语，意为“在历史上”，故填副词historically。
59.the 考查冠词。设空处所在部分特指上文提到的the Lantern Festival，故填定冠词the。
60.where 考查定语从句。设空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词bowls，且在从句中作地点状语，故填where。
61.it 考查代词。it is widely believed that ...人们普遍认为……。
62.happiness 考查名词。设空处与good fortune之间是并列关系，作bring的宾语，意为“幸福”，故填名词happiness。
63.by 考查介词。by hand手工制作。
64.shaking 考查非谓语动词。设空处所在部分是“连词＋动词-ing形式”结构，故填shaking。
65.drier 考查形容词的比较级。根据语境以及空后的than可知，设空处所在部分指元宵的表面一般比汤圆略干，故填dry的比较级drier。
第四部分
第一节
Dear Alex，
As our annual Campus Thanksgiving Day draws near， I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt thankfulness to you.
Your hard teaching work and your patient guidance have played an important role in my English language learning journey， enabling me to make great progress.Thanks to your help， my confidence in speaking and writing English has greatly improved.
On this special occasion， I send my warmest wishes to you.May this day bring you as much happiness and fulfillment as your teaching has brought to all of us.
Warm regards，
Li Hua
第二节
We had never been happier to see our leader.Mr B came over， laughing.When he asked where we two ran off to， we felt embarrassed and told him our experiences.He said that they had been in the same spot the whole time.It turned out that we didn’t hear them because they were meditating in the forest.After getting a closer look， the rest of the group was sitting nearby， with their eyes closed， taking in the quiet.Mr B asked us if we wanted to join them， and we said yes.
I sat there with my eyes closed， thinking about the nature around me.The trees.The rocks.Colourful flowers and interesting animals.Out here， away from the city， I was starting to get what Mr B had told us about how peaceful nature could be.I really was.But before I knew it， my thoughts turned to the tall buildings， the honking buses， and the subway rhythms.There was something peaceful about all these， too， at least to me， a city boy.
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单元质量检测（三）
Festivals and customs
（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 does the woman mean？（ ）
A. She won’t wait for the man.
B. She didn’t have time to meet the man.
C. She wanted to meet the man.
2. What happened to the man？（ ）
A. He couldn’t sleep well.
B. He dreamed a good dream.
C. He did well in the exam.
3. What is the man？（ ）
A. A salesman.
B. A boss of a company.
C. A software engineer.
4. Where is the man’s hometown？（ ）
A. To the north of San Francisco.
B. To the south of San Francisco.
C. To the north of Los Angeles.
5. What are the two speakers talking about？（ ）
A. The company’s moving.
B. The woman’s company.
C. Today’s news.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中
所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听
完后，每个小题将给出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. Where’s Mr Smith now？（ ）
A. At his house.
B. In the office.
C. In the classroom.
7. Why does the woman call Mr Smith？（ ）
A. To talk about her son’s performance.
B. To talk about her performance.
C. To ask some chemistry questions.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What will the two speakers do next Saturday？（ ）
A. Attend a wedding ceremony.
B. Go to buy some food and fruit.
C. Go climbing.
9. Who is going to have a wedding ceremony？（ ）
A. John. B. Kevin. C. Lucy.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What’s the man’s purpose for calling？（ ）
A. To buy a ticket.
B. To change his flight.
C. To confirm his flight.
11. Where is the man going？（ ）
A. Beijing. B. Sydney. C. Melbourne.
12. What day is it today？（ ）
A. September 14th.
B. September 15th.
C. September 16th.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the relationship between the two speakers？（ ）
A. Wife and husband.
B. Customer and salesman.
C. Mother and son.
14. What is the price of the most expensive TV set？（ ）
A. $495. B. $695. C. $795.
15. Why does the woman want to buy a TV set？（ ）
A. She doesn’t have one.
B. Her TV is broken.
C. She wants a brighter one.
16. What does the woman think of the TV set with a 29-inch screen？（ ）
A. It is too large.
B. It doesn’t have a very clear picture.
C. It is expensive.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When was Oxfam founded？（ ）
A. In 1942. B. In 1924. C. In 1930.
18. Whom did Oxfam send money to during World War Ⅱ？（ ）
A. England. B. Greece. C. Sweden.
19. What is the aim of Oxfam？（ ）
A. To end hunger， poverty and disease.
B. To save people in danger.
C. To solve social problems that have occurred.
20. Which is one of Oxfam’s ways to get money to donate？（ ）
A. Collecting money in developing countries.
B. Selling things from developing countries.
C. Opening shops in villages in developing countries.
听力材料：
（Text 1）
W：I have been waiting for you the whole day. Why didn’t you come to
meet me？
M：I thought you didn’t want to meet me. You said you were busy.
（Text 2）
M：Guess what the exam results were？ It turned out that I came first！
W：That’s great！ I’m sure you couldn’t fall asleep last night.
（Text 3）
W：How is your new job in the computer company？
M：It seemed promising， but I’m afraid I’m not a good salesman. I
miss the days as a software engineer.
（Text 4）
W：San Francisco is to the north of Los Angeles， isn’t it？
M：Yes， it is， and my hometown is just a little to the south of San
Francisco.
（Text 5）
W：Do you have any idea about the news that our company will move？
M：No， I haven’t heard about it. When are we going to move？
（Text 6）
W：Hello， is this Mr Smith’s office in the Chemistry Departments？
M：Yes， it is， Can I help you？
W：Yes， I am the mother of a student in his class. I want to talk with Mr
Smith about my son’s performance. Is Mr Smith in？
M：No. He’s having class at the moment.
W：Do you know when I can reach him？
M：He has office hours between one and three this afternoon. You can
reach him after office hours.
W：That’s fine. Thank you very much.
（Text 7）
W：Hi！ John！
M：Hi！ Lucy！
W：How are you doing？
M：Fine. I was just wondering if you’d like to go climbing with Mike
and me next Friday.
W：Oh， what a pity！ I was just invited to attend my cousin Kevin’s
wedding ceremony next Friday.
M：Wedding ceremonies are always great fun.
W：But I will be free next Saturday. Shall we go climbing on that day？
M：OK！ And we can also have a picnic then.
W：Great！ I will bring some food and fruit.
M：Let’s meet at 9：00 at the school gate.
W：See you.
（Text 8）
W：Hello， Air China. How can I help you？
M：Hello， I’d like to confirm my flight.
W：May I have your flight number， please？
M：Yes， it’s flight CA 175 leaving Beijing at 6：30 tomorrow
afternoon.
W：Oh， that’s the flight to Sydney. What’s your name， please？
M：Bond Smith.
W：Let me see ... I’m sorry， Mr Smith， but I can’t find your name
on the list.
M：Why？ I’m sure I’m flying to Melbourne， Australia on
September 16th.
W：Oh， that’s the day after tomorrow. Let me check again. Oh，
yes， I found it.
M：Thank goodness！ What about the departure time？
W：As scheduled. Please be at the airport at least one hour before
departure. Bye-bye.
（Text 9）
W：We need a new television set.
M：Do you have a particular model in mind？
W：No， not really.
M：Well， what about this one？ It’s a very popular model. It’s only
$495.
W：It doesn’t have a very clear picture！
M：What about this one？ It’s a newer model， and the picture is
clearer and brighter than the other ones.
W：Yes， it is， but the screen’s a bit small. It is 25 inches. It’s
larger than our broken TV， of course， but my husband wants one with a
bigger screen.
M：I see. Well， look at this one. It has a 29-inch screen. That’s the
largest one we have. It’s the latest model.
W：Yes， that’s a perfect size.
M：It has the clearest and brightest picture of all.
W：How much is it？
M：It’s $695.
W：It is too expensive.
M：It’s the most expensive one of all. But of course it’s an excellent
television set.
（Text 10）
Hello， everyone. Today our topic is charity. Do you know
Oxfam？ It is a non-government organization with over 3，000 partners in
around 100 countries. Oxfam was originally founded in Oxford in 1942.
During World War Ⅱ， a group of people in Oxford， England，
organized Oxfam to send money to Greece. When the war was over，
they continued to give money， food and clothing to other countries in
Europe.
In the 1960s， Oxfam started working on long-term development in
many countries. It aims to lift people out of hunger， poverty and
disease. It wants to prevent problems instead of trying to solve them after
they have occurred. However， it continues to provide food to the
hungry， sick and homeless people around the world.
Oxfam believes that all humans share one world with limited
resources. Rich and poor countries depend on each other.
Where does Oxfam get money？ Ordinary people in developed
countries give money. Oxfam also has small shops. They sell beautiful
things that villagers in developing countries make. Oxfam receives
millions of dollars every year.
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
Best Gardening Apps
Smart Plant & Tree Care
Seller： Smart Plant Network Inc
Yearly Premium Membership （高级会员）：$44.99
Once you add a plant， the app immediately sets up a care calendar
that reminds you to water it or complete other tasks depending on the
plant.There is also a searchable problem solver， so you can deal with
plant diseases.If that doesn’t work， you can send pictures of plants and
plant diseases to experts across the world through the app.
LeafSnap
Seller： APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED
Yearly Premium Membership：$25.99
LeafSnap uses AI to identify （识别） plants.It can now recognize
90 per cent of all known plants and trees.You can take a picture or upload
a picture of a plant to the app and it will tell you how to grow it， how
much light and water it needs， and much more.
Planter
Seller： Percula LLC
Yearly Premium Membership：$11.99
Planter helps you plan your garden.You choose the size of your land
and then you can add plants.When you choose a plant to add， it gives
you information like the depth the seed needs to be planted， how long it
takes to harvest，and how much water it needs.It also tells you which
plants grow well together and common diseases that they may have.
Planta
Seller： Planta AB
Yearly Premium Membership：$35.99
Planta is the perfect app if you’re just getting started on your
gardening or plant journey.Planta will give you plant recommendations
and smart care reminders for your plants.It also has a light meter so you
can find out what kind of light different parts of your house or yard
have.Planta organizes your plants by location.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个与园艺有关的应用
程序。
21. Which app charges the highest yearly premium membership price？
（ ）
A. Smart Plant & Tree Care.
B. LeafSnap.
C. Planter.
D. Planta.
解析： 细节理解题。对比四个应用程序对年度高级会员的
收费标准可知，Smart Plant & Tree Care为每年44.99美元，收
费最高。
22. Who sells the app that uses AI for plant identification？（ ）
A. Planta AB.
B. Percula LLC.
C. Smart Plant Network Inc.
D. APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED.
解析： 细节理解题。根据LeafSnap部分中的LeafSnap uses AI
to identify （识别） plants.和Seller：APPIXI COMPANY
LIMITED可知，该应用程序使用人工智能识别植物，销售方为
APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED。
23. What do all the apps provide？（ ）
A. Information on plant care.
B. Designs for a new garden.
C. Connection to gardening experts.
D. Recommendations on plant choices.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Smart Plant & Tree Care部分中的第
一句，LeafSnap部分中的第三句，Planter部分中的第三句和
Planta部分中的第二句可知，这四个应用程序都提供了植物护理
信息。
B
It takes minutes into a visit with Deborah Glover to see she’s one in
a million.But in fact， she’s one of ten million.One of ten million
Americans over 70 living by themselves， aging in place.
As seniors age， they and their families face decisions about where to
live.A University of Michigan survey has found that 88% of adults aged
50 to 80 want to remain in their homes as long as possible.A report from
Harvard says that the number of seniors living alone will nearly double in
the next 20 years.Often， those seniors end up in nursing or assisted living
centers before they need to.
Glover lost her husband in 2014 and her daughter in 2019.For 20
years， she lived in a shed （简易房） on a piece of land meant for a
house.
Kathy Colbenson is the CEO of CHRIS 180， an organization in
Glover’s home city of Atlanta， known for supporting homeless
youth.But one of their partner programs connects them with seniors，
which was how they learned of Glover.
Colbenson’s team came up with Glover’s new home：a house
built on that piece of land — with three units.Two are for mothers without
homes in need of stability and mentorship （稳定和指导） and one is
Glover’s.She provides mentorship and can stay as long as she likes.
“When they got out there， they said，‘We got some good news
for you.We’re going to build your whole house.’ I nearly fell over，”
Glover said.
Glover’s new home is， for now， a one-time endeavor （尝试）
by CHRIS 180.Her arrangement is exceptional， but can’t really happen
for the millions more looking for a path for aging in place.But it’s worth
exploring such possibilities.Glover feeds six cats， provides a shoulder
for those in need， and gets to remain in the place she loves.
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了CHRIS 180组织帮助孤
寡老人Glover在家养老的事迹。
24. What does the survey mentioned in Paragraph 2 find out about US
seniors？（ ）
A. Most of them prefer living alone.
B. Most of them live in nursing homes.
C. Most of them hope to age at their houses.
D. Most of them face loneliness and unhappiness.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中的A University of Michigan
survey has found that 88% of adults aged 50 to 80 want to remain in
their homes as long as possible.可知，在美国，大多数的老年人希
望在自己家里养老。
25. How did Colbenson’s team help Glover？（ ）
A. By taking good care of her.
B. By giving her a new home.
C. By providing mentorship for her.
D. By asking other seniors to stay with her.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知，Colbenson的团队
帮助Glover建造新房，让她和其他无家可归的妈妈们居住。
26. How did Glover feel after hearing the news？（ ）
A. Happy and proud.
B. Worried and sad.
C. Surprised and excited.
D. Regretful and hopeless.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第六段中Glover所说的I nearly fell
over可知，这个消息是如此出乎意料，以至于让Glover感到又惊
又喜，几乎要摔倒。
27. What does the author think of CHRIS 180’s helping Glover？
（ ）
A. It is rather costly.
B. It is very challenging.
C. It is only fit for Glover.
D. It serves a double purpose.
解析： 观点态度题。根据最后一段中的Glover feeds six cats，
provides a shoulder for those in need， and gets to remain in the place
she loves.可知，CHRIS 180组织对Glover的帮助可谓是一石二
鸟，既给Glover提供了较好的居住条件，让她在家里养老，也让
她发挥余热，帮助其他需要帮助的人。
C
On a July weekend， a sea of purple and blue tents appeared in a field
in Belgium， housing nearly 4，000 music lovers from all over the
world.Recycled from deserted camping equipment， the colourful tents
were part of a push by Tomorrowland， one of Europe’s biggest
festivals， to reduce its carbon footprint （碳足迹）.
Held for two weekends each summer in the Belgian town of Boom，
Tomorrowland draws about 400，000 fans of electronic dance music from
over 200 countries.Tapio， which creates carbon-reduction plans for
businesses， reported that the festival gave off almost 150，000 metric
tons of carbon dioxide （CO2）.That’s equal to the annual emissions
（排放物） footprint of 9，300 Belgians.
This year， efforts to improve sustainability （可持续性） were seen
across Tomorrowland’s field， which played host to some 750 musical
acts.The festival depended more on power network instead of diesel
generators （柴油发电机）.The festival also provided purple rubbish
bins that let attendees sort food， plastics， and general waste.Volunteers
also collected waste in bins carried on their backs.Campers who brought
sorted waste to a collection area could get prizes that included earplugs，
reusable water bottles and socks made from recycled materials.
Debby Wilmsen， spokesperson for Tomorrowland， stated the
findings of the Tapio report were drawn “without any facts from our
side”.The festival is asking another company to draw up a new report，
which will be made public later this year.
There’s been a renewed focus on the environmental influence of the
concert industry.The Paradise City Festival in Belgium partnered with
local company Aquafin to treat wastewater from toilets so it can be let back
into nature.Britain’s Glastonbury Festival was fully powered by
renewable energy this year.The festival promised to monitor the quality of
water in local rivers and has planted more than 10，000 trees.The
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California had a prize draw for
festival goers who organized carpools （拼车）.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。为减少对环境的污染，欧洲大型音
乐节Tomorrowland以及其他音乐节采取了相应的环保措施。
28. Why are the colourful tents mentioned in the first paragraph？（ ）
A. To attract readers to Tomorrowland.
B. To show Tomorrowland’s green efforts.
C. To introduce Tomorrowland’s popularity.
D. To describe the requirements for Tomorrowland.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，Tomorrowland
音乐节上出现的五颜六色的帐篷都是回收再利用的帐篷，这正是
该音乐节在环保方面所做的努力。
29. What were festival goers encouraged to do in this year’s
Tomorrowland？（ ）
A. Sort their rubbish.
B. Bring their own food.
C. Make full use of plastics.
D. Use as little electricity as possible.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段最后三句可知，今年的
Tomorrowland音乐节鼓励参加者将他们的垃圾进行分类。
30. How did Tomorrowland respond to the Tapio report？（ ）
A. It showed little interest in the report.
B. It added more facts to the report.
C. It decided to make the report public.
D. It expressed doubts about the report.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中该音乐节的发言人Debby
Wilmsen所说的the findings of the Tapio report were drawn “without
any facts from our side”可知，该音乐节对Tapio的报告表示怀疑。
31. What does the last paragraph mainly want to tell us？（ ）
A. Festival organizers are expecting to reduce costs.
B. Open-air concerts have got much public attention.
C. Some music festivals are trying to save the planet.
D. The concert industry aims to improve its music quality.
解析： 段落大意题。最后一段首句即本段主旨句，指出人们
重新开始关注音乐会行业对环境产生的影响，随后列举了三个不
同的音乐节所采取的环保措施。故本段主要告诉我们一些音乐节
正采取措施来保护地球。
D
The ancients were more intelligent than some people today
think.They didn’t have spaceships or electricity，but they did come up
with technology that we don’t usually connect with the ancient
world.The yakhchal was a type of ancient refrigerator built in the deserts
of Persia （now Iran）， which was made without electricity or other
things that modern people consider important to refrigeration.It shows the
great ability of ancient humans to find solutions to problems with the
simple technology they had.
This method of making refrigerators was mastered by Persian
engineers around 400 BCE. Most yakhchals were domed structures （穹
状构造） with an underground square-shaped area used for collecting
water.Water was brought to the yakhchal through an aqueduct （渡
槽）.Next to a number of yakhchals， a wall would be built on the south
side of the refrigerator and water would be brought into the yakhchal from
the north side of the wall， which helped control the temperatures of the
water during the middle of the day as it entered the yakhchal.
Once in the yakhchal， the water would turn to ice overnight.Then
the ice would be cut up into blocks for sale and other purposes.In
addition， the yakhchal was also used to keep food cool so that it would
last longer.
Another thing used to keep the yakhchal cool was a badgir， a type of
tower that could catch the wind and make the air inside the yakhchal
cooler.The wind catcher could be used to cause warm air to rise and cool
air to take its place.This method is still used in many desert towns in
modern Iran.
Many yakhchals in Iran and other parts of West and Central Asia are
still standing even after thousands of years.In addition to being historically
interesting， yakhchals have also been suggested as an inexpensive and
sustainable （可持续的） way for not only West and Central Asian
communities but also other parts of the world with similar weather
conditions， such as the American Southwest， to have refrigeration
without requiring the use of electricity.In this way， the revival （振兴）
of ancient technology could help us live more sustainably and still enjoy
modern comforts， especially refrigeration.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了伊朗的传统建筑——冰坑。
32. What do the underlined words “more intelligent” in Paragraph 1
mean？（ ）
A. Wealthier. B. Healthier.
C. Cleverer. D. Happier.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据画线部分后的They didn’t have
spaceships or electricity， but they did come up with technology that
we don’t usually connect with the ancient world.和之后所列举的古
人所发明的冰坑可知，作者在此处想要表达的是古人比一些现代
人以为的“更聪明”。
33. Why was there a wall near some yakhchals？（ ）
A. To slow down the wind.
B. To protect the aqueduct.
C. To stop food from being stolen.
D. To keep the entering water cool.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段可知，在一些冰坑附近的南
面建有墙壁，是为了让流进冰坑的水保持冰凉。
34. What can be learned about the badgir？（ ）
A. It was a kind of cooling system.
B. It helped the yakhchal last longer.
C. It made the yakhchal look cooler.
D. It kept food out of contact with air.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知，风塔是一种捕风
装置，可以使热空气上升，从而保持冰坑内部凉爽。由此可推
知，它是一种冷却系统。
35. What is the author’s view on yakhchals？（ ）
A. They should take the place of modern refrigerators.
B. They should be improved to be more sustainable.
C. They should be introduced to other areas.
D. They should be carefully protected.
解析： 观点态度题。根据最后一段第二句可知，作者指出
冰坑不仅适用于西亚和中亚地区，也适用于世界上其他具有类
似天气条件的地区。由此可推知，作者认为冰坑应该被推广到
其他地区。
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。
There’s a great joy in traveling and immersing （使沉浸于）
yourself in different cultures.Exploring new countries becomes even more
enjoyable when you can join in their festivals and celebrations.36.
（ ） To fully enjoy these experiences， here are some valuable tips：
Firstly， choosing the right destination is the key.Whether you prefer
peaceful and spiritual celebrations in places like India， Thailand， or
Nepal， or the lively atmosphere of places like Las Vegas， Rio De
Janeiro， or Cancun， your choice will shape your festival adventure.37.
（ ）
Timing is also essential （重要的）.38.（ ） Some countries
host lots of festivals throughout the year， giving you flexibility in
choosing when and where to go.However， for popular events like
Brazil’s Carnival， it’s wise to book flights and accommodations （住
宿） well in advance.
Additionally， understanding and respecting local customs is
important. 39.（ ） For example， Bali’s Nyepi， the Day of
Silence， requires the closure of everything， including airports.Visitors
are expected to respect these customs.
40.（ ） Even mastering a few basic phrases or greetings can
show your respect for the local culture and help you connect with the
people you meet.
Experiencing festivals and celebrations around the world offers a
unique way to explore other cultures.By following our tips， you can
create some of the most memorable travel experiences.
A. These events offer a unique window into the heart of a culture.
B. Research the dates of the festivals to plan your trip accordingly.
C. After selecting your destination， research the local festivals in detail.
D. It’s OK if you couldn’t speak the language well during your travels.
E. Each festival has its own traditions that you should be aware of and
follow.
F. Lastly， learning a bit of the local language can enrich your festival
experience.
G. Our final tip is to throw yourself into whatever festival you’re
attending abroad.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何更好地体验旅游目的地
的节日庆典活动给出了一些建议。
36. A 空前内容指出旅行和融入不同的文化充满了喜悦，当你有机
会参加当地的节日庆典活动时，对新国家的探索会变得更令人愉快，
A项（这些活动是了解当地文化的独特窗口）承接上文内容，指出参
加当地节日庆典的好处，符合语境。A项中的These events指代本空上
句中的their festivals and celebrations。
37. C 本段指出选择你想去的旅游目的地是关键，C项（选择目的地
后，仔细地研究当地的节日）承接上文内容，指出选好目的地以后要
继续做的事情，符合语境。C项中的selecting your destination呼应本段
主旨句中的choosing the right destination。
38. B 空前一句指出旅行的时机也很重要，B项（研究节日日期以相
应地计划你的旅行）承接上文内容，符合语境。B项中dates呼应本空
上句中的Timing。
39. E 本空上句提到了解和尊重当地习俗很重要，本空后内容是用
巴厘岛“静居日”的例子来说明游客要尊重当地的习俗，E项（每个
节日都有自己的传统，你应该了解并遵循）符合语境。E项中的
traditions呼应本空前后的customs， be aware of and follow呼应本空上
句中的understanding and respecting。
40. F 本空下句用Even进一步指出学一些当地短语或者问候语的重
要性，结合上文介绍参加旅游目的地的节日庆典活动的建议可知，本
空应与学习当地语言对体验节日有好处相关，故选F项。F项中的
learning a bit of the local language呼应下文中的mastering a few basic
phrases or greetings。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳
选项。
My phone rang， breaking through my tangled （缠结的）
thoughts.Earlier that day， I’d left a message with the Family
Caregivers of British Columbia， asking for someone to 41 .
I’m not one to easily show my 42 ， especially to a
stranger.But for 37 minutes， I shared the story of my husband’s 43
condition with a warm woman named Sage， who stayed on the
phone.My husband， James， had 44 for years， showing signs
similar to those of someone with ADD （注意缺陷障碍）， but it
wasn’t until 2011 that we 45 the signs were caused by another
disease.Surgery in 2011 had 46 ， but twelve years later， things got
worse.
James， once 47 and humorous， now had trouble with
conversation and walked unsteadily （摇摆地）.It was a crisis I
hadn’t 48 at my age.After all， we were both just in our 50s.
Sage listened to me， and the sadness of 49 pieces of my
husband day by day was finally expressed.She made 50 for sadness
and fear.She didn’t offer solutions， just 51 .Her kind voice
brought me comfort.
I never thought I’d 52 a support line.I believed I had plenty
of 53 to get through any crisis from programs for those with brain
injuries.But that turned out not to be enough.Opening up to a
（n） 54 stranger freed me from my darkness and made me
feel 55 and valued.Since that phone call， I’ve reached out to the
support line again.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者的丈夫的健康状况不断恶化，
她联系了一所家庭看护协会，想找个人倾诉。在与陌生工作人员的
交谈中，她感到了安慰和释放。
41. A. depend on B. talk to
C. look after D. see off
解析： 根据本段中的My phone rang和下段中的I shared the
story of my husband’s ... stayed on the phone.可知，作者给该家
庭看护协会留过言，希望找个人倾诉。
42. A. tiredness B. sickness
C. loneliness D. sadness
解析： 根据下文可知，作者向Sage诉说丈夫的病情。由此推
断，作者不轻易向人透露自己的伤心事，尤其是对陌生人，但这
次是例外。
43. A. worsening B. working
C. confusing D. testing
解析： 根据本段中的My husband， James， had ... someone
with ADD （注意缺陷障碍） 和but twelve years later， things got
worse可知，作者的丈夫的健康状况很差，她向Sage诉说了丈夫病
情恶化的情况。
44. A. waited B. performed
C. struggled D. regretted
解析： 根据下文showing signs similar to those of someone with
ADD （注意缺陷障碍）可知，作者的丈夫多年来疾病缠身，一直
在苦苦挣扎，遭了很多罪。
45. A. mentioned B. remembered
C. admitted D. discovered
解析： 根据the signs可知，直到2011年才发现得的不是注意缺
陷障碍，而是另一种病。
46. A. started B. helped
C. changed D. continued
解析： 根据本空后的but twelve years later， things got worse可
知，2011年的手术对病情有所帮助，但是12年后，病情恶化。
47. A. quick B. confident
C. brave D. generous
解析： 根据本空后的now had trouble with conversation and
walked unsteadily （摇摆地） 可知，作者的丈夫曾经反应灵敏，
很幽默，而现在说话困难，走路也不稳。
48. A. discussed B. prevented
C. expected D. allowed
解析： 根据本空后的After all， we were both just in our 50s. 可
知，作者和丈夫都50多岁，年纪不大，她觉得这是在她这个年纪
预料不到的危机。
49. A. avoiding B. describing
C. noticing D. losing
解析： 根据第二段介绍的作者的丈夫的病情可知，作者看着
丈夫的状况一天不如一天，她感觉她正在一点点地失去他。
50. A. effort B. room
C. excuses D. plans
解析： 根据本段中的Sage listened to me和She didn’t offer
solutions可知，Sage听着作者的诉说，让作者尽情地倾诉悲伤和
恐惧。Sage不给作者提供解决方案，只有理解和体谅。
51. A. understanding B. explanations
C. instructions D. warnings
解析： 参见上题解析。
52. A. improve B. design
C. need D. accept
解析： 根据本段中的I believed I had plenty of ...those with
brain injuries.可知，作者认为她背后有针对脑损伤患者的项目的
支持，从未想过需要打电话求助。
53. A. support B. energy
C. talent D. experience
解析： 参见上题解析。
54. A. aged B. admired
C. wounded D. trusted
解析： 上文中介绍了作者对陌生人Sage诉说丈夫的病情，因
为她很热心，耐心倾听作者，作者觉得她值得信任，所以才和她
说那么多。
55. A. recognized B. heard
C. liked D. honored
解析： 根据上文可知，作者向一个陌生人敞开心扉，这让她
从痛苦中解脱出来，让她感到被倾听和被重视。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
Tangyuan are sweet， round dumplings 56.
（make） from sticky rice flour （糯米粉）.They can range in size
from a marble （弹子） to a ping-pong ball with different fillings.But
traditionally， the balls 57. （stuff） with a rich，
ground black-sesame （黑芝麻） filling.
These bite-sized sweets have 58. （historical） been
connected with the first full moon of the Chinese New Year — a
celebration known as the Lantern Festival.It’s a fitting food for
59. event：Not only do the white dumplings look like little
floating full moons， but their round shape and that of the bowls
60. they are served symbolize unity.In fact， the dish’s
name sounds similar to the term for “reunion” in Chinese， and
61. is widely believed that eating the dish with loved ones
during the full moon will bring families 62. （happy） and
good fortune in the new year.
While tangyuan and its northern namesake （同名物），
yuanxiao， really look alike， these sweets have a few slight
differences.Unlike tangyuan， which is rolled 63. hand，
yuanxiao is typically placed in a flat bamboo basket and rounded by
sprinkling （撒） it with water and rice flour while 64.
（shake） the basket back and forth.As a result， its surface tends to be
slightly 65. （dry） than tangyuan.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国传统节日元宵节的
美食。
56. made 考查非谓语动词。设空处作后置定语，修饰dumplings，且
make与dumplings之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故填made。
57. are stuffed 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据语境可知，设空处描述客观事实，用一般现在时，又因balls和stuff之间是被动关系，故填are stuffed。
58. historically 考查词形转换。设空处作状语，意为“在历史
上”，故填副词historically。
59. the 考查冠词。设空处所在部分特指上文提到的the Lantern
Festival，故填定冠词the。
60. where 考查定语从句。设空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先
行词bowls，且在从句中作地点状语，故填where。
61. it 考查代词。it is widely believed that ...人们普遍认
为……。
62. happiness 考查名词。设空处与good fortune之间是并列关
系，作bring的宾语，意为“幸福”，故填名词happiness。
63. by 考查介词。by hand手工制作。
64. shaking 考查非谓语动词。设空处所在部分是“连词＋动词-
ing形式”结构，故填shaking。
65. drier 考查形容词的比较级。根据语境以及空后的than可知，
设空处所在部分指元宵的表面一般比汤圆略干，故填dry的比较级
drier。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校一年一度的校园感谢日（Campus
Thanksgiving Day）即将到来。请你给外教Alex写一封邮件，内
容包括：
1. 表示感谢；2.回顾他对你的帮助；3.表达节日祝福。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Alex，
Warm regards，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Alex，
As our annual Campus Thanksgiving Day draws near， I would like
to take a moment to express my heartfelt thankfulness to you.
Your hard teaching work and your patient guidance have played an
important role in my English language learning journey， enabling me to
make great progress.Thanks to your help， my confidence in speaking and
writing English has greatly improved.
On this special occasion， I send my warmest wishes to you.May
this day bring you as much happiness and fulfillment as your teaching has
brought to all of us.
Warm regards，
Li Hua
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成一篇完整的短文。
“Marvin， we’re alone！”Jamar said， looking around in
disbelief.Our group of middle schoolers took us on a trip to Harriman
State Park， and now we found ourselves lost in the forest.
Jamar was my best friend， and we enjoyed trips to museums and
games， not the outdoors.But Mr B， our leader， who often taught us
meditation （冥想），said that we’d enjoy discovering how peaceful
nature could be， especially for us city kids.
In the park， we got separated from the group while taking
photos.We became nervous as we realized we were truly alone.We knew
that we shouldn’t have left without telling anyone， but it was too
late.The silence made us uneasy.Trying to lighten the mood， I
mentioned missing city sounds.Jamar laughed.The quiet was nice， but it
also made us feel anxious.
We tried to find our way back but failed.We wanted to phone Mr B，
but unluckily， our phones were dead， because we took too many
photos.Our confidence began to fall.We tried to stay positive， discussing
the clean air and blue sky.
The sky was getting darker， and we were getting more and more
nervous.However， despite my worry， as I turned and looked around us
for some kind of clue or signpost （路标）， something caught my eye.
“Check out that tree — it’s cool，”I called to Jamar.“Doesn’t
it look like an afro （非洲式发型）？”
“Haha， it does，” Jamar agreed.“And see those rocks over
there？You don’t see things like that in the city.”
For the next few minutes， we got caught up in noticing flowers，
leaves， animals， and little caves we hadn’t seen before.The more we
opened up to the forest， the more it opened up to us.Maybe we were
lost， but we were also beginning to see the cool things around us.
But then， a bush in the distance started shaking.“Ahhhhhhh！
What’s that？”called Jamar.We were very surprised.But a moment
later， we were both laughing.It was Mr B！
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
We had never been happier to see our
leader.
I sat there with my eyes closed， thinking about the nature around
me.
参考范文：
We had never been happier to see our leader.Mr B came over，
laughing.When he asked where we two ran off to， we felt embarrassed
and told him our experiences.He said that they had been in the same spot
the whole time.It turned out that we didn’t hear them because they were
meditating in the forest.After getting a closer look， the rest of the group
was sitting nearby， with their eyes closed， taking in the quiet.Mr B
asked us if we wanted to join them， and we said yes.
I sat there with my eyes closed， thinking about the nature around
me.The trees.The rocks.Colourful flowers and interesting animals.Out
here， away from the city， I was starting to get what Mr B had told us
about how peaceful nature could be.I really was.But before I knew it，
my thoughts turned to the tall buildings， the honking buses， and the
subway rhythms.There was something peaceful about all these， too， at
least to me， a city boy.
谢谢观看！
