单元质量检测（二） Onwards and upwards
（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’s son do most probably？
A.A postman. B.A policeman. C.A guard.
2.Why is the woman late？
A.The traffic was heavy. B.The bus broke down. C.She took the wrong bus.
3.What do we know from the conversation？
A.The woman lost her new book.
B.The man will buy a new book.
C.The man doesn’t care about the book.
4.How long does the man work every week？
A.For 50 hours. B.For 55 hours. C.For 66 hours.
5.Who travelled with the man last month？
A.Jeff and Richard. B.The man’s dog. C.No one.
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，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.Where does this conversation probably take place？
A.In a store. B.In a restaurant. C.In a museum.
7.How much does the woman pay for the bowl？
A.60 dollars. B.80 dollars. C.90 dollars.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Why didn’t the father follow the old family recipe？
A.One page is missing. B.He has his own recipe. C.He can’t find the recipe.
9.What does the girl think of the pizza？
A.Terrible. B.Tasty. C.Unusual.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.How much did Laura earn a day for her first job？
A.8 pounds. B.12 pounds. C.40 pounds.
11.Why did Laura leave her first job？
A.The shoe shop closed down.
B.She had to study for her exams.
C.A new shoe shop was short of hands.
12.How long did Laura work in the shoe shops all together？
A.For 18 months. B.For 21 months. C.For two years.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What do we know about the house？
A.It is large. B.It has one bedroom. C.It needs fixing.
14.What is the man planning to buy？
A.A garden. B.A house. C.A farm.
15.What does the man suggest the woman grow？
A.Corn. B.Rice. C.Potatoes.
16.How do they get the money？
A.They will get a bank loan.
B.They have saved enough.
C.They will borrow from friends.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Which competition was held last year？
A.Singing Competition. B.Reading Competition. C.Dancing Competition.
18.What is the purpose of the Pet Competition？
A.To help students select suitable pets.
B.To teach students how to look after pets.
C.To tell students loving animals is important.
19.What will be at the Pet Competition？
A.A lesson on dogs. B.A dog beauty contest. C.A dog’s ability test.
20.What do we know about the Pet Competition？
A.Students will bring their pets.
B.Students can vote for the dogs.
C.Students need to pay for the competition.
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
Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
Located in a historic Manhattan Project-era building， this museum is the place for visitors to learn about art， science， history， culture， and healthy living.With over 20 child-friendly exhibits to explore， it provides something of interest for everyone.
Address：461 W.Outer Dr.Oak Ridge， TN 37830
Admission：Adults — $8.00； Seniors — $7.00； Children 3 & Up — $6.00； Children under 3 — Free.
Children’s Museum of Science and Technology （CMOST）
Founded in 1954， CMOST is the region’s only science center.CMOST provides a child-directed learning environment which enables children to learn and grow through play.Designed for children aged 18 months through the tween years， the museum enables children to observe， think， and learn in a pressure-free environment by pairing creative educational tools and techniques with exhibits to support active learning.
Address：250 Jordan Road Troy， NY 12180
Admission：$8.00 per person aged 2 and up.
African American Museum of Iowa （AAMI）
The AAMI is a statewide museum aimed at keeping and teaching Iowa’s African American history.As Iowa’s leading educational resource on the topic， it educates more than 30，000 people each year through museum tours， travelling exhibits， research services， youth and adult education programs， and community and fundraising events.
Address：55 12th Avenue SE， Cedar Rapids， IA 52401
Admission：Adults — $6.00； Seniors — $5.00； Students/Youth — $3.50； Children under 5 — Free.
Kingman Museum
Kingman Museum is a hidden treasure in Southwest Michigan housing an extensive （大量的） natural history collection.As a local landmark in Battle Creek for over 80 years， Kingman Museum works to provide a universal place of hands-on learning for the community.
Address：175 Limit St.Battle Creek， MI 49037
Admission：Free.
21.What’s the goal of African American Museum of Iowa？
A.Exhibiting artworks. B.Raising funds for programs.
C.Protecting African American history. D.Providing learning sites for communities.
22.Which museum charges a child aged 4 $6.00？
A.Kingman Museum. B.Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge.
C.African American Museum of Iowa. D.Children’s Museum of Science and Technology.
23.What is the text probably taken from？
A.A history website. B.A travel guidebook.
C.A news report. D.A science magazine.
B
Being highly successful in any field is pretty rare.It takes a combination of natural talent， luck， determination， and plenty of outside support for someone to make it big in sports， entertainment， or business.But what if competing is all that matters to you， whether you are likely to succeed or not？ This was the goal of Michael Edwards， better known as Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards， and his reaching that goal was an amazing achievement.
Born in the UK in 1963， Edwards was a passionate downhill skier whose dream was to compete for Britain in world-class competitions.He wanted to represent his country in the 1984 Winter Olympics， but there were a large number of downhill competitors， and Edwards didn’t qualify.Seeing his chance elsewhere， he switched to ski jumping.Ski jumping didn’t cost as much as downhill skiing， and there was almost no competition for a place in the British team.
But a number of hurdles could have meant the end of Edwards’ dream.He weighed more than most competitors.He had no financial support for his training.Poor eyesight meant that he had to wear glasses under his goggles （护目镜） — not a good thing when they steamed up at high altitudes.But he couldn’t let any of these discourage him.He saw himself as a true lover of the sport who simply wanted the chance to compete.Winning wasn’t the point.Having the opportunity to try was all he cared about.And nothing could stop him from trying.
In the end， Edwards took 55th place at the 1987 World Championships.He then went on to the 1988 Winter Olympics where he finished last.Many athletes would have been embarrassed about this result， but he is proud of his achievements to this day.His determination to fight against all the odds made him a global hero， and in 2016， the inspiring film Eddie the Eagle was made about his life.
24.Why did Edwards choose ski jumping？
A.Because it was more popular. B.Because it needed fewer skills.
C.Because there was little competition. D.Because there was free equipment.
25.What does the underlined word “hurdles” in Paragraph 3 mean？
A.Doubts. B.Difficulties.
C.Changes. D.Options.
26.What made Edwards outstanding？
A.His passion for the sport and competitions. B.His determination to win.
C.His attitude to the Olympics. D.His ability to overcome disabilities.
27.What is the best title for the text？
A.Michael Edwards：A Household Athlete
B.Michael Edwards：Took Every Chance to Learn
C.Competition Is All That Matters to Michael Edwards
D.Nothing Can Stop Michael Edwards Seeking Success
C
People who possess high self-esteem are able to commit better and produce a greater bond in relationships with others.Dr.Douglas feels that most people do not value themselves， but with love and self-respect， anyone can be above normality and grasp success with the family， the office， or others.
We have become too reliant on intelligence， beauty， and money for our own self-esteem.The loss of esteem reduces the will and ability to set and reach goals.In a series of readings， Douglas teaches how to avoid negative statements， how to change them into self-facing behavior， and how to take charge of your mental attitude.Where other motivational and self-help works stop with the theoretical plan for success， Douglas takes everyday examples and puts them into his books.From raising children who believe in themselves to using self-esteem to help bridge the gap in the workplace， he gives readers concrete solutions to the problems that might ruin their interpersonal relations.
Self-esteem building comes from filling your thoughts with positive affirmations （肯定） and learning to react to failures with motivation instead of self-destruction.These lessons are valuable for anyone who feels that life is even slightly out of control.People who feel they have adequate esteem can learn to use it to make their success grander， faster， and more beneficial for others.Douglas approaches this process of self-development as a means of more than creating good things for the individual but also for setting up keys for influencing good things for others.
For more than thirty years， Dr.Douglas has addressed more than two million people on topics from time management to speaking effectively to raising drug-free children.He is the author of fifteen books， including How to Make a Habit of Succeeding.
28.What can we infer from Paragraph 1？
A.Most people behave well enough. B.Self-respect means being above normality.
C.Self-esteem matters much. D.Committing better equals greater success.
29.Why does Dr.Douglas put everyday examples into his books？
A.To be reliant on self-esteem. B.To set and reach goals.
C.To avoid negative thoughts. D.To offer concrete solutions.
30.What does the author advise those whose life is slightly out of control to do？
A.Learn to be positive. B.Face it unmotivatedly.
C.Admit self-destruction. D.Ask for help.
31.What’s the most important to be self-development？
A.Influencing the individual. B.Influencing more people.
C.Gaining more benefits. D.Speaking more effectively.
D
Hard work really does pay off.Scientists find that perseverance leads to better grades and higher achievements in school.
“Being passionate is not enough to ensure academic success，” says researchers， who thought of “courage” as a key to success.This is also regarded as effort in reaching long-term goals， and determination to continue one’s efforts in spite of hardships.
Researchers think that the finding could help create new training to help children develop the skill and help ensure their future success.
Researchers from the Academy of Finland studied more than 2，000 students from Helsinki.They were followed through their academic career from 12 to 16， the sixth grade until the ninth grade in local school years.Researchers found that the factor that best predicts courage was related to goals， with previous academic achievements playing no role in developing the skill.
Professor Katariina Salmela-Aro， who led the study， said， “Courage means a young person is really interested in his or her studies and does not give up easily.A key element of courage is high perseverance when facing difficulties and hardships.The important finding is that these factors are the key to success and well-being.Our study shows the power of courage.”
Professor Salmela-Aro also thinks it is important to develop new practices and qualities to improve courage in teenagers.She added， “Young people should see everyday school work as part of their life in a broader context and establish achievable goals for themselves.Schools must also serve as a place where it is safe to fail and learn to deal with setbacks.One must not be discouraged by setbacks， but draw strength and new energy from them.”
32.What can we learn about the research？
A.It takes at least three years. B.It helps students make progress.
C.It meets many difficulties. D.It follows 2，000 students abroad.
33.What should students do according to the researchers？
A.Focus on former grades. B.Achieve their dreams.
C.Try all their best. D.Forget sadness.
34.What does the underlined word “setbacks” in Paragraph 6 mean？
A.Strengths. B.Difficulties.
C.Weaknesses. D.Efforts.
35.Which is the text probably taken from？
A.A picture book. B.A literature book.
C.A geography textbook. D.An educational magazine.
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。
While the road to success may differ for each individual， there are certain suggestions that can guide you along the way.
36 .The first step towards success is to establish clear and specific goals.Take the time to identify your passions and interests.Set both short-term and long-term goals that are realistic， measurable and achievable.Having a clear sense of direction will keep you focused and positive.
Create a plan.Once you have set your goals， create a well-organized plan. 37 .Create a timeline to track your progress.Put your tasks in order of importance， set deadlines， and regularly review and adjust your plan as needed.
Continuous learning.Never stop learning and improving.Stay curious and seek opportunities for your growth.Whether it’s through formal education or self-study， invest in acquiring new knowledge and skills.Stay updated with industry trends and advancements， and adapt accordingly. 38 .
Embrace challenges and take risks.Success often comes with taking calculated risks and stepping out of your comfort zone.Be willing to embrace new challenges， as they provide opportunities for growth and innovation.Remember， failure is not final. 39 .
Build a support network.Surround yourself with individuals who inspire and motivate you. 40 .Their guidance， advice， and experiences can provide valuable insights for you and help you get through challenges.
In conclusion， success is a personal definition that varies for each individual.With some proper strategies， you can improve your potential and achieve success.
A.Set clear goals
B.Keep your own character
C.It’s what you are looking for
D.It’s a stepping stone towards success
E.Break down your goals into small， manageable tasks
F.A commitment to lifelong learning will be of benefit to you
G.Seek teachers who have achieved success in your desired field
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。
I was successful at my job and had worked my way up to department director. 41 ， one afternoon last May， I was called to the 42 ， and it was explained to me that they were letting me go.I just sat there as they talked on and all I could think was， “I’ve 43 .” I’d been so well respected， but suddenly I was of no value.
For six weeks， I was in a very 44 place.I wandered around my house like a zombie （僵尸）.I could 45 things needed doing， but would not do anything.My beliefs in 46 forward deserted me.
Then， in late June， my youngest son’s football team 47 the city cup final.The year before， he’d been very sad when I 48 the same final， so he was delighted when I told him I’d go.Not only did they win， but the look on his face as he saw me cheering him on lit up with joy.From then on， I spent the summer enjoying the precious mother-son time.I 49 match after match and performances of my elder son’s band — I 50 went to another city to watch him play.These moments were so 51 .My life had been so much devoted to 52 for so long， and I felt 53 that my sons were happy to welcome me into their world.
Unexpectedly， being unemployed gave me back a sense of 54 — I was someone’s mom！I felt a sense of being 55 again.Now I feel more positive about my professional experience and I’m getting on better with my family than I ever have.
41.A.Therefore B.Anyhow C.Otherwise D.However
42.A.hospital B.school C.office D.bank
43.A.changed B.finished C.tried D.failed
44.A.secret B.dark C.lonely D.quiet
45.A.see B.obtain C.suggest D.offer
46.A.looking B.running C.driving D.swimming
47.A.helped B.chose C.made D.supported
48.A.watched B.missed C.lost D.designed
49.A.attended B.compared C.described D.forgot
50.A.just B.even C.still D.almost
51.A.hopeful B.meaningful C.boring D.strange
52.A.work B.family C.matches D.performances
53.A.successful B.stressful C.thankful D.peaceful
54.A.humour B.justice C.balance D.purpose
55.A.employed B.comforted C.valued D.encouraged
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。
Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821， and moved to New York City when she was 11 years old.She decided that she wanted to become a doctor.There was nearly no 56 （possible） for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century.After 57 （write） many letters asking for admission to medical schools， finally she 58 （accept） by a college in New York.She was so 59 （determine） that she taught school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling.
In 1849， after graduation from 60 medical school， she decided to further her education in Paris.She wanted to be a surgeon （外科医生）， but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea.
Upon returning to the United States， she found it difficult to start her own practice 61 she was a woman.By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister， also a doctor， along 62 another woman doctor， managed 63 （open） a new hospital， the first one for women and children.Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital， she also 64 （successful） set up the first medical school for women.If you know a woman doctor， ask her if she 65 （know） about Elizabeth Blackwell.
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）
假定你是李华，你校将举办题为“A Positive Attitude Leads to Success and Happiness”的英语征文比赛。请你据此写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.积极的人生态度的重要性；
2.如何树立积极的人生态度。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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。
“Go home and ask your mummy about your blind brother！ I am surprised you didn’t know that he is as blind as a bat！” Hearing Nathan’s words， I wanted to land a blow on him for making fun of my two-year-old brother， David， but I was more desperate to find out the truth.
With a misty vision， I ran home as fast as I could.Still out of breath， I questioned， “Is David blind？” Mother turned to me with tears in her eyes.“Yes， he’s born blind.” It was a heartbreaking moment.Before I could continue any farther， mother hugged me and cried， “I’m sorry， Caleb.Dad and I just didn’t know how to tell you.”
Suddenly， it struck me that David was blind but he could still hear the whole conversation.Not wanting him to be affected by it， I stopped crying and went forward and embraced him.“I love you so much， David.” Worry crept upon me： How hard life would be for him！
Little did I know that David was to inspire me so greatly.
As David grew up， he was fairly strong-willed.Despite the challenges that he faced， he continued to attend the school for visually impaired （损害） children.He insisted he would take the bus home on his own.Often， he would walk through the main door looking sheepish （怯弱的） and saying the same phrase， “Sorry Mum， I am late.I boarded the wrong bus again.”
Tough as life was， there was always silver lining of misfortune.Despite not being able to see， he could play a piece of music after listening to it being played once on the piano.He even dreamed of playing solo （独奏） one day on stage.Luckily for him， the school had discovered David’s extraordinary talent.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
One day， David burst through the main door excitedly.
Tapping the ground with his walking stick， David entered the stage.
单元质量检测（二） Onwards and upwards
第一部分
1－5 ACCCB 6－10 ABAAB
11－15 ABCCC 16－20 BBCBB
听力材料
（Text 1）
W：Hello， this is Susan Howard. May I speak to my son， please？
M：I’m sorry. He’s still out on his duty delivering letters. Shall I take a message？
（Text 2）
W：I’m sorry I’m late.
M：Oh， that’s all right. I just wondered what was keeping you. The traffic？
W：No， it was the bus I took. I took the wrong one. That was a disaster for me.
（Text 3）
W：I’m sorry， but I can’t find the book you lent to me.
M：Oh， that’s all right.
W：I must apologize. I’ll buy you a new one tomorrow.
M：No， please don’t. I couldn’t let you do that. It’s an old book. Just let it go.
（Text 4）
W：What time do you start working？
M：I work from 9 to 3. Then I start again at 5：30 and work until 10：30， six days a week.
W：And do you have to work at the weekend？
M：Oh， yes， that’s our busiest time.
（Text 5）
W：Did you go on a trip alone or with your friends last month？
M：I was planning to go with Jeff and Richard， but they both couldn’t spare the time.
W：What did you do with your dog while you were away？
M：Oh， Tom is a good traveler， as long as he gets a chance to play.
（Text 6）
W：Excuse me. How much do you want for this bowl？
M：Don’t move it. It’s easy to break. That’s one piece of outstanding glass in perfect shape. It’s worth 150 dollars.
W：Oh， I couldn’t possibly pay that much.
M：Hold on， lady. I said it was worth 150 dollars but I can give it to you for only 120 dollars.
W：I’ll give you 60 dollars.
M：60！ Come on， lady. You’ve got to be kidding. I paid more than that for it myself. Take it for 90 dollars. I can’t go any lower than that.
W：Well， maybe I could give you 80 dollars.
M：OK. Let me wrap it up for you. There you are， lady， a real bargain.
（Text 7）
M：Time to eat！
W：I’m starving. Oh， what’s that？ Where is Mom？
M：Now， Mom put me in charge of dinner tonight.
W：But what is it？ What’s the smell？
M：It’s pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here.
W：Let me see. Oh， Dad. You’re missing a page！
M：Well， I couldn’t find the second page of the recipe， but don’t worry. I have plenty of experience around the house.
W：That’s not what Mom said.
M：Here let us try a piece first. This is great.
W：Dad， you put a little too much salt in it. Besides， it’s burned. And what’s that？
M：That’s just part of my own recipe. I added some pumpkin.
W：Oh， not another one of your surprises. Pumpkin doesn’t go with pizza！
（Text 8）
M：Laura， what was your first job？
W：The first job I had was a sales assistant in a shoe shop. When I was fifteen， I got my first job and I used to work every Saturday for 8 hours a day and I used to earn 1.5 pounds per hour.
M：It doesn’t sound like very much.
W：No， so in England now， the minimum may be 5 pounds.
M：Oh， wow！ So how long did you work at this job？
W：I worked all together in three different shoe shops. In the first one I worked for a year and then it closed down. After that they moved me to another one， the same company. Three months later they moved me to a new shoe shop because they were short of hands. But half a year later I left my job when I had to study for my exams at school.
（Text 9）
W：Oh， where are we going？
M：I want to show you something.
W：I know， but what is it？
M：A farm. It’s just down this road. It’s a small place， but at least it would be our own.
W：A farm？ How can we afford to buy a farm？
M：It isn’t large， only 1 acre. We wouldn’t have to pay very much right now.
W：Is there a house on the farm？
M：A small one， two bedrooms， but it needs to be fixed up a little. I can do the job myself.
W：OK. Is there enough space for a kitchen garden？
M：There is about half an acre behind the house. That’s plenty of space. We can probably grow a lot of our own food.
W：What are you thinking about growing？
M：Well， it really isn’t big enough for corn. I thought we might try to raise a crop of potatoes.
W：Do we have enough money to get all of these？
M：I think we’ve saved enough. We can also ask John about the money he borrowed from us.
（Text 10）
（W） Good morning， boys and girls. As we know， in the past years our school held many competitions successfully every year， like Singing Competition and Dancing Competition. In fact I do know most of the students will want to have the Reading Competition as was held last year. But， now we’ll have something that may be much more fun. It’s the Pet Competition！ Well， in fact， it aims at letting all students know the importance of loving animals. Nowadays， too many people can’t treat animals so well. They do not think carefully before getting a pet.
At the competition， you will not be disappointed because our teachers will not give you boring lessons to ask you to love animals. Instead， we can all learn something from a relaxing environment. There’s a dog beauty contest and we will choose the best dog. The competition will be based on the dogs’ ability. Unfortunately this competition is not open to your pets this year. Our school has selected five dogs for this competition. That means， we can just sit back and enjoy. So please come to join this event and vote for your favorite dogs！ How can you afford to miss such an educational and fun event of the year？
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四家博物馆。
21.C 细节理解题。根据African American Museum of Iowa （AAMI）部分中的The AAMI is a statewide museum aimed at keeping and teaching Iowa’s African American history.可知，这家博物馆是一家州级博物馆，目的是保存和教育人们关于艾奥瓦州非裔美国人的历史。
22.B 细节理解题。根据Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge部分中的Adults — $8.00； Seniors — $7.00； Children 3 & Up — $6.00； Children under 3 — Free可知，这家博物馆的收费标准是3岁及3岁以上的孩子收6美元，3岁以下的孩子免费。
23.B 文章出处题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了四家博物馆，并给出了地址和门票价格，故最有可能出自一本旅行指南。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位名叫Michael Edwards的运动员，他热爱运动，克服重重困难参加比赛并为自己的成绩骄傲。他认为比赛重在参与，而不仅仅是赢得比赛。
24.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的He wanted to represent ...competition for a place in the British team.可知，他想代表自己的国家参加1984年冬季奥运会，但有大量的速降滑雪选手，Michael Edwards没有获得参赛资格。他改行跳台滑雪。跳台滑雪的成本没有速降滑雪那么高，而且（获得）英国队的队员资格几乎没有竞争。由此可知，Michael Edwards选择跳台滑雪是因为它竞争小。
25.B 词义猜测题。根据画线词后的He weighed more than ...not a good thing ...couldn’t let any of these discourage him可知，他的体重比大多数竞争者都重。他的训练没有经济支持。视力差意味着他不得不在护目镜下戴眼镜。这些都是他遇到的障碍，故画线词与B项意思最接近。
26.A 推理判断题。根据全文内容，尤其是第二段中的a passionate downhill skier ...world-class competitions和第三段中的He saw himself as a true lover of the sport who simply wanted the chance to compete.可知，是Michael Edwards对运动和比赛的喜爱使他出类拔萃。
27.C 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了一位名叫Michael Edwards的运动员，他热爱运动，克服重重困难参加比赛并为自己的成绩骄傲，他认为比赛重在参与，而不仅仅是赢得比赛，故C项为文章最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了自尊心的重要性、好处及如何培养自尊心。
28.C 推理判断题。根据第一段首句以及but with love and self-respect， anyone can ...grasp success with ...可知，第一段主要讲述了自尊很重要，可以帮助人们获得成功。
29.D 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，道格拉斯博士将日常案例写进书里，是为了给人们提供具体的解决方法。
30.A 细节理解题。根据第三段前两句可知，作者建议生活有些失控的人给予自己积极的肯定并学会积极面对失败。
31.B 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知，自我发展不仅是为了影响自己，更是为了影响更多的人。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。科学家们发现，坚持不懈会使学生在学校取得更好的成绩和更高的成就。
32.A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的They were followed through their academic career from 12 to 16， the sixth grade until the ninth grade in local school years.可知，这项研究至少花了三年时间。
33.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的Courage means a young person is really interested in his or her studies and does not give up easily.A key element of courage is high perseverance when facing difficulties and hardships.可知，根据这项研究，学生在面对困难时应该坚持不懈，因此推断学生应该全力以赴，不要放弃。
34.B 词义猜测题。根据最后一段最后两句可推断，setbacks是必须面对的且与失败并列的，从setbacks中能够汲取力量和活力。由此可知，此处setbacks意为“挫折，困难”，与difficulties含义相同。
35.D 文章出处题。文章主要描述了科学家们发现，坚持不懈会使学生在学校取得更好的成绩和更高的成就，因此推断文章可能来自一本教育杂志。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章给出了几条通向成功的建议。
36.A 根据空后一句可知，本段主要讲设立目标，A项适合作为本段的主题句。
37.E 上文提到设定好目标后制定计划，E项具体说明如何制定计划，符合语境。
38.F 空处位于段末，总结上文，根据本段内容可知，本段主要讲要终身学习，F项符合语境。
39.D 根据上文Remember， failure is not final.可知，空处应接着说失败是什么，D项符合语境。
40.G 根据下文Their guidance ...get through challenges.可知，G 项符合语境，在某一领域取得成功的老师可以提供有价值的见解，下文的Their指代G项中的teachers。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者在工作上一直很成功，突然的失业让她失去了前进的信念，但同时也让作者与儿子们有了更多接触的机会，体会到了被家人需要的快乐，重新树立了积极的生活态度。
41.D 根据上文I was successful at my job和下文they were letting me go可知，之前作者在工作上一直很成功，然而，作者却被解雇了。上下文之间为转折关系。
42.C 根据下文they were letting me go 可知，作者被解雇了。由此可知，作者被叫到了办公室。
43.D 根据上文可知，作者在工作上一直很成功，突然就被解雇了，结合选项可知，此处指当他们继续交谈时，作者只是坐在那里，她能想到的就是她失败了。
44.B 根据下文I wandered around my house like a zombie （僵尸）.可知，因为被解雇了，作者感觉自己很失败，像僵尸一样在家里徘徊。由此可推知，作者处于痛苦之中，一直待在一个非常黑暗的地方。
45.A 根据空后的things needed doing， but would not do anything可知，作者明白有很多事情需要做，但现在却什么也做不了。
46.A 根据上文可知，作者失业后感觉自己很失败，像僵尸一样在家里徘徊。由此可推知，作者对生活失去了前进的信念。
47.C 根据空后的the city cup final和下文中的they win可知，小儿子的足球队进入了城市杯决赛。make意为“成功做（某事）”。
48.B 根据上文he’d been very sad可知，小儿子难过的原因是作者错过了决赛。
49.A 根据下文中的went to another city to watch him play可知，作者去另一个城市看儿子演奏。由此可知，此处指作者观看了一场又一场的比赛和大儿子乐队的演出。
50.B 根据空后的went to another city to watch him play可知，作者不仅看了大儿子乐队的演出，甚至去了另一个城市看他演奏。
51.B 根据上文中的From then on， I spent the summer enjoying the precious mother-son time.可知，作者整个夏天都在享受宝贵的母子时光。由此可知，作者认为这些和儿子们在一起的时刻非常有意义。
52.A 根据文章第一句可知，之前作者在工作上很成功，一路晋升为部门主管。由此可知，长时间以来，作者一直投身于工作。
53.C 根据空后的my sons were happy to welcome me into their world可知，在作者工作受挫的时候，她很感激她的儿子们高兴地欢迎她进入他们的世界。
54.D 根据语境并结合选项可知，失业也给了作者一种目标感，让作者与儿子们有了更多接触，意识到自己也是别人的妈妈。
55.C 根据上文可知，失业给了作者一种目标感，让她与儿子们有了更多接触。故此处指作者感觉自己再次受到重视。value意为“重视”。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了著名的女医生Elizabeth Blackwell的故事。
56.possibility 考查词形转换。空处所在句为there be句型，所以应用名词作主语。
57.writing 考查非谓语动词。空处作介词After的宾语，故用动词-ing形式。
58.was accepted 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据上下文内容可知，此处描述的是发生在过去的事情，应用一般过去时，且主语she与accept之间是被动关系，因此应用一般过去时的被动语态。
59.determined 考查词形转换。空处作表语，修饰人，故用determined，意为“坚定的”。
60.the 考查冠词。这里特指上文提到的a college in New York，故填the。
61.because/as 考查连词。根据语境可知，空处引导原因状语从句，故填because/as。
62.with 考查介词。根据上下文内容可知，这里应用along with，表示“与……一起”。
63.to open 考查非谓语动词。manage to do sth 意为“设法完成某事”，为固定用法。
64.successfully 考查词形转换。空处修饰动词短语set up，应用副词形式。
65.knows 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。此处描述客观情况，应用一般现在时；主语为she，为第三人称单数，谓语动词也应用单数形式，故填knows。
第四部分
第一节
A Positive Attitude Leads to Success and Happiness
As we all know， a positive attitude is the key to success and happiness.Then how to develop a positive attitude？
First of all， always look at the bright side of life.We should never lose hope even if we suffer from failure.Second， learn to laugh more.As Victor Hugo once said，“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.”When we laugh， we feel relaxed and happy.
Life is like a mirror.Smile at it， and it will smile back at you.Have an optimistic attitude and we’ll be in a better position to live a rich and varied life.
第二节
One day， David burst through the main door excitedly.Unable to conceal his delight and thrill， he announced that the school would like him to play solo at the school musical concert.The whole family was extremely thrilled for him， for it was a perfect opportunity to realize his music dream.There was also a bit worry that he might suffer a blow in case of a failure， which threw us into a hint of uneasiness.But we had faith in him.The following days witnessed him repeatedly practicing the chosen music skillfully.Then came the big day when he would go onstage.
Tapping the ground with his walking stick， David entered the stage.With the widest smile on his face， he walked towards the grand piano located in the middle of the stage.I sat up with anticipation， heart filled with pride.His fingers flew on the keys as his music filled the air of the 500-seat concert hall.After the last note was played， the whole hall erupted into applause.David stood up and took a bow， smiling broadly as the spotlight shone brightly on him.He would always be an inspiration to me.Through him， I learned having an unflagging spirit could overcome challenges and David truly had that.
7 / 8(共98张PPT)
单元质量检测（二）
Onwards and upwards
（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’s son do most probably？
A. A postman. B. A policeman. C. A guard.
2. Why is the woman late？
A. The traffic was heavy.
B. The bus broke down.
C. She took the wrong bus.
3. What do we know from the conversation？
A. The woman lost her new book.
B. The man will buy a new book.
C. The man doesn’t care about the book.
4. How long does the man work every week？
A. For 50 hours.
B. For 55 hours.
C. For 66 hours.
5. Who travelled with the man last month？
A. Jeff and Richard.
B. The man’s dog.
C. No one.
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，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. Where does this conversation probably take place？
A. In a store.
B. In a restaurant.
C. In a museum.
7. How much does the woman pay for the bowl？
A. 60 dollars. B. 80 dollars. C. 90 dollars.
8. Why didn’t the father follow the old family recipe？
A. One page is missing.
B. He has his own recipe.
C. He can’t find the recipe.
9. What does the girl think of the pizza？
A. Terrible. B. Tasty. C. Unusual.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
11. Why did Laura leave her first job？
A. The shoe shop closed down.
B. She had to study for her exams.
C. A new shoe shop was short of hands.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How much did Laura earn a day for her first job？
A. 8 pounds. B. 12 pounds. C. 40 pounds.
12. How long did Laura work in the shoe shops all together？
A. For 18 months.
B. For 21 months.
C. For two years.
13. What do we know about the house？
A. It is large.
B. It has one bedroom.
C. It needs fixing.
14. What is the man planning to buy？
A. A garden. B. A house. C. A farm.
15. What does the man suggest the woman grow？
A. Corn. B. Rice. C. Potatoes.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
16. How do they get the money？
A. They will get a bank loan.
B. They have saved enough.
C. They will borrow from friends.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Which competition was held last year？
A. Singing Competition.
B. Reading Competition.
C. Dancing Competition.
18. What is the purpose of the Pet Competition？
A. To help students select suitable pets.
B. To teach students how to look after pets.
C. To tell students loving animals is important.
19. What will be at the Pet Competition？
A. A lesson on dogs.
B. A dog beauty contest.
C. A dog’s ability test.
20. What do we know about the Pet Competition？
A. Students will bring their pets.
B. Students can vote for the dogs.
C. Students need to pay for the competition.
听力材料
（Text 1）
W：Hello， this is Susan Howard. May I speak to my son， please？
M：I’m sorry. He’s still out on his duty delivering letters. Shall I take
a message？
（Text 2）
W：I’m sorry I’m late.
M：Oh， that’s all right. I just wondered what was keeping you. The
traffic？
W：No， it was the bus I took. I took the wrong one. That was a
disaster for me.
（Text 3）
W：I’m sorry， but I can’t find the book you lent to me.
M：Oh， that’s all right.
W：I must apologize. I’ll buy you a new one tomorrow.
M：No， please don’t. I couldn’t let you do that. It’s an old book. Just
let it go.
（Text 4）
W：What time do you start working？
M：I work from 9 to 3. Then I start again at 5：30 and work until
10：30， six days a week.
W：And do you have to work at the weekend？
M：Oh， yes， that’s our busiest time.
（Text 5）
W：Did you go on a trip alone or with your friends last month？
M：I was planning to go with Jeff and Richard， but they both
couldn’t spare the time.
W：What did you do with your dog while you were away？
M：Oh， Tom is a good traveler， as long as he gets a chance to play.
（Text 6）
W：Excuse me. How much do you want for this bowl？
M：Don’t move it. It’s easy to break. That’s one piece of outstanding
glass in perfect shape. It’s worth 150 dollars.
W：Oh， I couldn’t possibly pay that much.
M：Hold on， lady. I said it was worth 150 dollars but I can give it to
you for only 120 dollars.
W：I’ll give you 60 dollars.
M：60！ Come on， lady. You’ve got to be kidding. I paid more than
that for it myself. Take it for 90 dollars. I can’t go any lower than that.
W：Well， maybe I could give you 80 dollars.
M：OK. Let me wrap it up for you. There you are， lady， a real
bargain.
（Text 7）
M：Time to eat！
W：I’m starving. Oh， what’s that？ Where is Mom？
M：Now， Mom put me in charge of dinner tonight.
W：But what is it？ What’s the smell？
M：It’s pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here.
W：Let me see. Oh， Dad. You’re missing a page！
M：Well， I couldn’t find the second page of the recipe， but don’t
worry. I have plenty of experience around the house.
W：That’s not what Mom said.
M：Here let us try a piece first. This is great.
W：Dad， you put a little too much salt in it. Besides， it’s burned.
And what’s that？
M：That’s just part of my own recipe. I added some pumpkin.
W：Oh， not another one of your surprises. Pumpkin doesn’t go with
pizza！
（Text 8）
M：Laura， what was your first job？
W：The first job I had was a sales assistant in a shoe shop. When I
was fifteen， I got my first job and I used to work every Saturday for
8 hours a day and I used to earn 1.5 pounds per hour.
M：It doesn’t sound like very much.
W：No， so in England now， the minimum may be 5 pounds.
M：Oh， wow！ So how long did you work at this job？
W：I worked all together in three different shoe shops. In the first one
I worked for a year and then it closed down. After that they moved me
to another one， the same company. Three months later they moved
me to a new shoe shop because they were short of hands. But half a
year later I left my job when I had to study for my exams at school.
（Text 9）
W：Oh， where are we going？
M：I want to show you something.
W：I know， but what is it？
M：A farm. It’s just down this road. It’s a small place， but at least it
would be our own.
W：A farm？ How can we afford to buy a farm？
M：It isn’t large， only 1 acre. We wouldn’t have to pay very much
right now.
W：Is there a house on the farm？
M：A small one， two bedrooms， but it needs to be fixed up a little. I
can do the job myself.
W：OK. Is there enough space for a kitchen garden？
M：There is about half an acre behind the house. That’s plenty of
space. We can probably grow a lot of our own food.
W：What are you thinking about growing？
M：Well， it really isn’t big enough for corn. I thought we might try
to raise a crop of potatoes.
W：Do we have enough money to get all of these？
M：I think we’ve saved enough. We can also ask John about the
money he borrowed from us.
（Text 10）
（W） Good morning， boys and girls. As we know， in the past
years our school held many competitions successfully every year， like
Singing Competition and Dancing Competition. In fact I do know most
of the students will want to have the Reading Competition as was held
last year. But， now we’ll have something that may be much more fun.
It’s the Pet Competition！ Well， in fact， it aims at letting all
students know the importance of loving animals. Nowadays， too
many people can’t treat animals so well. They do not think carefully
before getting a pet.
At the competition， you will not be disappointed because our
teachers will not give you boring lessons to ask you to love animals.
Instead， we can all learn something from a relaxing environment.
There’s a dog beauty contest and we will choose the best dog. The
competition will be based on the dogs’ ability. Unfortunately this
competition is not open to your pets this year. Our school has selected
five dogs for this competition. That means， we can just sit back and
enjoy. So please come to join this event and vote for your favorite
dogs！ How can you afford to miss such an educational and fun event
of the 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
Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
Located in a historic Manhattan Project-era building， this
museum is the place for visitors to learn about art， science，
history， culture， and healthy living.With over 20 child-friendly
exhibits to explore， it provides something of interest for everyone.
Address：461 W. Outer Dr.Oak Ridge， TN 37830
Admission：Adults — $8.00； Seniors — $7.00； Children 3 &
Up — $6.00； Children under 3 — Free.
Children’s Museum of Science and Technology （CMOST）
Founded in 1954， CMOST is the region’s only science
center.CMOST provides a child-directed learning environment which
enables children to learn and grow through play.Designed for children
aged 18 months through the tween years， the museum enables
children to observe， think， and learn in a pressure-free
environment by pairing creative educational tools and techniques with
exhibits to support active learning.
Address：250 Jordan Road Troy， NY 12180
Admission：$8.00 per person aged 2 and up.
African American Museum of Iowa （AAMI）
The AAMI is a statewide museum aimed at keeping and teaching
Iowa’s African American history.As Iowa’s leading educational
resource on the topic， it educates more than 30，000 people each
year through museum tours， travelling exhibits， research
services， youth and adult education programs， and community and
fundraising events.
Address：55 12th Avenue SE， Cedar Rapids， IA 52401
Admission：Adults — $6.00； Seniors — $5.00；
Students/Youth — $3.50； Children under 5 — Free.
Kingman Museum
Kingman Museum is a hidden treasure in Southwest Michigan
housing an extensive （大量的） natural history collection.As a local
landmark in Battle Creek for over 80 years， Kingman Museum
works to provide a universal place of hands-on learning for the
community.
Address：175 Limit St.Battle Creek， MI 49037
Admission：Free.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四家博物馆。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四家博物馆。
21. What’s the goal of African American Museum of Iowa？
A. Exhibiting artworks.
B. Raising funds for programs.
C. Protecting African American history.
D. Providing learning sites for communities.
解析： 细节理解题。根据African American Museum of Iowa
（AAMI）部分中的The AAMI is a statewide museum aimed at
keeping and teaching Iowa’s African American history.可知，这家
博物馆是一家州级博物馆，目的是保存和教育人们关于艾奥瓦州
非裔美国人的历史。
22. Which museum charges a child aged 4 $6.00？
A. Kingman Museum.
B. Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge.
C. African American Museum of Iowa.
D. Children’s Museum of Science and Technology.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge部
分中的Adults — $8.00； Seniors — $7.00； Children 3 & Up —
$6.00； Children under 3 — Free可知，这家博物馆的收费标准是
3岁及3岁以上的孩子收6美元，3岁以下的孩子免费。
23. What is the text probably taken from？
A. A history website. B. A travel guidebook.
C. A news report. D. A science magazine.
解析： 文章出处题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了四家博物馆，
并给出了地址和门票价格，故最有可能出自一本旅行指南。
B
Being highly successful in any field is pretty rare.It takes a
combination of natural talent， luck， determination， and plenty of
outside support for someone to make it big in sports，
entertainment， or business.But what if competing is all that matters
to you， whether you are likely to succeed or not？ This was the goal
of Michael Edwards， better known as Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards，
and his reaching that goal was an amazing achievement.
Born in the UK in 1963， Edwards was a passionate downhill
skier whose dream was to compete for Britain in world-class
competitions.He wanted to represent his country in the 1984 Winter
Olympics， but there were a large number of downhill competitors，
and Edwards didn’t qualify.Seeing his chance elsewhere， he switched
to ski jumping.Ski jumping didn’t cost as much as downhill skiing，
and there was almost no competition for a place in the British team.
But a number of hurdles could have meant the end of Edwards’
dream.He weighed more than most competitors.He had no financial
support for his training.Poor eyesight meant that he had to wear
glasses under his goggles （护目镜） — not a good thing when they
steamed up at high altitudes.But he couldn’t let any of these
discourage him.He saw himself as a true lover of the sport who simply
wanted the chance to compete.Winning wasn’t the point.Having the
opportunity to try was all he cared about.And nothing could stop him
from trying.
In the end， Edwards took 55th place at the 1987 World
Championships.He then went on to the 1988 Winter Olympics where
he finished last.Many athletes would have been embarrassed about this
result， but he is proud of his achievements to this day.His
determination to fight against all the odds made him a global hero，
and in 2016， the inspiring film Eddie the Eagle was made about his
life.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位名叫Michael
Edwards的运动员，他热爱运动，克服重重困难参加比赛并为自己
的成绩骄傲。他认为比赛重在参与，而不仅仅是赢得比赛。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位名叫Michael
Edwards的运动员，他热爱运动，克服重重困难参加比赛并为自己
的成绩骄傲。他认为比赛重在参与，而不仅仅是赢得比赛。
24. Why did Edwards choose ski jumping？
A. Because it was more popular.
B. Because it needed fewer skills.
C. Because there was little competition.
D. Because there was free equipment.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的He wanted to
represent ...competition for a place in the British team.可知，他想
代表自己的国家参加1984年冬季奥运会，但有大量的速降滑雪选
手，Michael Edwards没有获得参赛资格。他改行跳台滑雪。跳台
滑雪的成本没有速降滑雪那么高，而且（获得）英国队的队员资
格几乎没有竞争。由此可知，Michael Edwards选择跳台滑雪是因
为它竞争小。
25. What does the underlined word “hurdles” in Paragraph 3 mean？
A. Doubts. B. Difficulties.
C. Changes. D. Options.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据画线词后的He weighed more
than ...not a good thing ...couldn’t let any of these discourage him可
知，他的体重比大多数竞争者都重。他的训练没有经济支持。视
力差意味着他不得不在护目镜下戴眼镜。这些都是他遇到的障
碍，故画线词与B项意思最接近。
26. What made Edwards outstanding？
A. His passion for the sport and competitions.
B. His determination to win.
C. His attitude to the Olympics.
D. His ability to overcome disabilities.
解析： 推理判断题。根据全文内容，尤其是第二段中的a
passionate downhill skier ...world-class competitions和第三段中的
He saw himself as a true lover of the sport who simply wanted the
chance to compete.可知，是Michael Edwards对运动和比赛的喜爱
使他出类拔萃。
27. What is the best title for the text？
A. Michael Edwards：A Household Athlete
B. Michael Edwards：Took Every Chance to Learn
C. Competition Is All That Matters to Michael Edwards
D. Nothing Can Stop Michael Edwards Seeking Success
解析： 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了一位名叫
Michael Edwards的运动员，他热爱运动，克服重重困难参加比赛
并为自己的成绩骄傲，他认为比赛重在参与，而不仅仅是赢得比
赛，故C项为文章最佳标题。
C
People who possess high self-esteem are able to commit better and
produce a greater bond in relationships with others.Dr.Douglas feels
that most people do not value themselves， but with love and self-
respect， anyone can be above normality and grasp success with the
family， the office， or others.
We have become too reliant on intelligence， beauty， and money
for our own self-esteem.The loss of esteem reduces the will and ability
to set and reach goals.In a series of readings， Douglas teaches how to
avoid negative statements， how to change them into self-facing
behavior， and how to take charge of your mental attitude.Where
other motivational and self-help works stop with the theoretical plan
for success， Douglas takes everyday examples and puts them into his
books.From raising children who believe in themselves to using self-
esteem to help bridge the gap in the workplace， he gives readers
concrete solutions to the problems that might ruin their interpersonal
relations.
Self-esteem building comes from filling your thoughts with
positive affirmations （肯定） and learning to react to failures with
motivation instead of self-destruction.These lessons are valuable for
anyone who feels that life is even slightly out of control.People who feel
they have adequate esteem can learn to use it to make their success
grander， faster， and more beneficial for others.Douglas approaches
this process of self-development as a means of more than creating good
things for the individual but also for setting up keys for influencing
good things for others.
For more than thirty years， Dr.Douglas has addressed more than
two million people on topics from time management to speaking
effectively to raising drug-free children.He is the author of fifteen
books， including How to Make a Habit of Succeeding.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了自尊心的重要性、
好处及如何培养自尊心。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了自尊心的重要性、
好处及如何培养自尊心。
28. What can we infer from Paragraph 1？
A. Most people behave well enough.
B. Self-respect means being above normality.
C. Self-esteem matters much.
D. Committing better equals greater success.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段首句以及but with love and
self-respect， anyone can ...grasp success with ...可知，第一段主要
讲述了自尊很重要，可以帮助人们获得成功。
29. Why does Dr.Douglas put everyday examples into his books？
A. To be reliant on self-esteem.
B. To set and reach goals.
C. To avoid negative thoughts.
D. To offer concrete solutions.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，道格拉斯博
士将日常案例写进书里，是为了给人们提供具体的解决方法。
30. What does the author advise those whose life is slightly out of
control to do？
A. Learn to be positive.
B. Face it unmotivatedly.
C. Admit self-destruction.
D. Ask for help.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段前两句可知，作者建议生活
有些失控的人给予自己积极的肯定并学会积极面对失败。
31. What’s the most important to be self-development？
A. Influencing the individual.
B. Influencing more people.
C. Gaining more benefits.
D. Speaking more effectively.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知，自我发展不仅
是为了影响自己，更是为了影响更多的人。
D
Hard work really does pay off.Scientists find that perseverance
leads to better grades and higher achievements in school.
“Being passionate is not enough to ensure academic success，”
says researchers， who thought of “courage” as a key to success.This
is also regarded as effort in reaching long-term goals， and
determination to continue one’s efforts in spite of hardships.
Researchers think that the finding could help create new training
to help children develop the skill and help ensure their future success.
Researchers from the Academy of Finland studied more than 2，
000 students from Helsinki.They were followed through their academic
career from 12 to 16， the sixth grade until the ninth grade in local
school years.Researchers found that the factor that best predicts
courage was related to goals， with previous academic achievements
playing no role in developing the skill.
Professor Katariina Salmela-Aro， who led the study， said，
“Courage means a young person is really interested in his or her
studies and does not give up easily.A key element of courage is high
perseverance when facing difficulties and hardships.The important
finding is that these factors are the key to success and well-being.Our
study shows the power of courage.”
Professor Salmela-Aro also thinks it is important to develop new
practices and qualities to improve courage in teenagers.She added，
“Young people should see everyday school work as part of their life in
a broader context and establish achievable goals for
themselves.Schools must also serve as a place where it is safe to fail
and learn to deal with setbacks.One must not be discouraged by
setbacks， but draw strength and new energy from them.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。科学家们发现，坚持不懈会使学生
在学校取得更好的成绩和更高的成就。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。科学家们发现，坚持不懈会使学生
在学校取得更好的成绩和更高的成就。
32. What can we learn about the research？
A. It takes at least three years.
B. It helps students make progress.
C. It meets many difficulties.
D. It follows 2，000 students abroad.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中的They were followed
through their academic career from 12 to 16， the sixth grade until
the ninth grade in local school years.可知，这项研究至少花了三年
时间。
33. What should students do according to the researchers？
A. Focus on former grades.
B. Achieve their dreams.
C. Try all their best.
D. Forget sadness.
解析： 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的Courage means
a young person is really interested in his or her studies and
does not give up easily.A key element of courage is high
perseverance when facing difficulties and hardships.可知，
根据这项研究，学生在面对困难时应该坚持不懈，因此推断学
生应该全力以赴，不要放弃。
34. What does the underlined word “setbacks” in Paragraph 6 mean？
A. Strengths. B. Difficulties.
C. Weaknesses. D. Efforts.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据最后一段最后两句可推断，setbacks
是必须面对的且与失败并列的，从setbacks中能够汲取力量和活
力。由此可知，此处setbacks意为“挫折，困难”，与difficulties含
义相同。
35. Which is the text probably taken from？
A. A picture book.
B. A literature book.
C. A geography textbook.
D. An educational magazine.
解析： 文章出处题。文章主要描述了科学家们发现，坚持不
懈会使学生在学校取得更好的成绩和更高的成就，因此推断文章
可能来自一本教育杂志。
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。
While the road to success may differ for each individual， there
are certain suggestions that can guide you along the way.
36 .The first step towards success is to establish clear and
specific goals.Take the time to identify your passions and interests.Set
both short-term and long-term goals that are realistic， measurable
and achievable.Having a clear sense of direction will keep you focused
and positive.
Create a plan.Once you have set your goals， create a well-
organized plan. 37 .Create a timeline to track your progress.Put
your tasks in order of importance， set deadlines， and regularly
review and adjust your plan as needed.
Continuous learning.Never stop learning and improving.Stay
curious and seek opportunities for your growth.Whether it’s through
formal education or self-study， invest in acquiring new knowledge
and skills.Stay updated with industry trends and advancements， and
adapt accordingly. 38 .
Embrace challenges and take risks.Success often comes with
taking calculated risks and stepping out of your comfort zone.Be
willing to embrace new challenges， as they provide opportunities for
growth and innovation.Remember， failure is not final. 39 .
Build a support network.Surround yourself with individuals who
inspire and motivate you. 40 .Their guidance， advice， and
experiences can provide valuable insights for you and help you get
through challenges.
In conclusion， success is a personal definition that varies for
each individual.With some proper strategies， you can improve your
potential and achieve success.
A. Set clear goals
B. Keep your own character
C. It’s what you are looking for
D. It’s a stepping stone towards success
E. Break down your goals into small， manageable tasks
F. A commitment to lifelong learning will be of benefit to you
G. Seek teachers who have achieved success in your desired field
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章给出了几条通向成功的建议。
36. A 根据空后一句可知，本段主要讲设立目标，A项适合作为本段
的主题句。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章给出了几条通向成功的建议。
37. E 上文提到设定好目标后制定计划，E项具体说明如何制定计
划，符合语境。
38. F 空处位于段末，总结上文，根据本段内容可知，本段主要讲要
终身学习，F项符合语境。
39. D 根据上文Remember， failure is not final.可知，空处应接着说
失败是什么，D项符合语境。
40. G 根据下文Their guidance ...get through challenges.可知，G 项
符合语境，在某一领域取得成功的老师可以提供有价值的见解，下文
的Their指代G项中的teachers。
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。
I was successful at my job and had worked my way up to
department director. 41 ， one afternoon last May， I was called to
the 42 ， and it was explained to me that they were letting me go.I
just sat there as they talked on and all I could think was，
“I’ve 43 .” I’d been so well respected， but suddenly I was of no
value.
For six weeks， I was in a very 44 place.I wandered around
my house like a zombie （僵尸）.I could 45 things needed
doing， but would not do anything.My beliefs in 46 forward
deserted me.
Then， in late June， my youngest son’s football team 47 the
city cup final.The year before， he’d been very sad when I 48 the
same final， so he was delighted when I told him I’d go.Not only did
they win， but the look on his face as he saw me cheering him on lit up
with joy.From then on， I spent the summer enjoying the precious
mother-son time.I 49 match after match and performances of my
elder son’s band — I 50 went to another city to watch him
play.These moments were so 51 .My life had been so much devoted
to 52 for so long， and I felt 53 that my sons were happy to
welcome me into their world.
Unexpectedly， being unemployed gave me back a sense
of 54 — I was someone’s mom！I felt a sense of being 55
again.Now I feel more positive about my professional experience and
I’m getting on better with my family than I ever have.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者在工作上一直很成功，突
然的失业让她失去了前进的信念，但同时也让作者与儿子们有了更
多接触的机会，体会到了被家人需要的快乐，重新树立了积极的生
活态度。
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者在工作上一直很成功，突
然的失业让她失去了前进的信念，但同时也让作者与儿子们有了更
多接触的机会，体会到了被家人需要的快乐，重新树立了积极的生
活态度。
41. A. Therefore B. Anyhow
C. Otherwise D. However
解析： 根据上文I was successful at my job和下文they were
letting me go可知，之前作者在工作上一直很成功，然而，作者却
被解雇了。上下文之间为转折关系。
42. A. hospital B. school
C. office D. bank
解析： 根据下文they were letting me go 可知，作者被解雇
了。由此可知，作者被叫到了办公室。
43. A. changed B. finished
C. tried D. failed
解析： 根据上文可知，作者在工作上一直很成功，突然就被
解雇了，结合选项可知，此处指当他们继续交谈时，作者只是坐
在那里，她能想到的就是她失败了。
44. A. secret B. dark C. lonely D. quiet
解析： 根据下文I wandered around my house like a zombie
（僵尸）.可知，因为被解雇了，作者感觉自己很失败，像僵尸一
样在家里徘徊。由此可推知，作者处于痛苦之中，一直待在一个
非常黑暗的地方。
45. A. see B. obtain C. suggest D. offer
解析： 根据空后的things needed doing， but would not do
anything可知，作者明白有很多事情需要做，但现在却什么也做
不了。
46. A. looking B. running
C. driving D. swimming
解析： 根据上文可知，作者失业后感觉自己很失败，像僵尸
一样在家里徘徊。由此可推知，作者对生活失去了前进的信念。
47. A. helped B. chose
C. made D. supported
解析： 根据空后的the city cup final和下文中的they win可知，
小儿子的足球队进入了城市杯决赛。make意为“成功做（某
事）”。
48. A. watched B. missed
C. lost D. designed
解析： 根据上文he’d been very sad可知，小儿子难过的原因是
作者错过了决赛。
49. A. attended B. compared
C. described D. forgot
解析： 根据下文中的went to another city to watch him play可
知，作者去另一个城市看儿子演奏。由此可知，此处指作者观看
了一场又一场的比赛和大儿子乐队的演出。
50. A. just B. even C. still D. almost
解析： 根据空后的went to another city to watch him play可
知，作者不仅看了大儿子乐队的演出，甚至去了另一个城市看他
演奏。
51. A. hopeful B. meaningful
C. boring D. strange
解析： 根据上文中的From then on， I spent the summer
enjoying the precious mother-son time.可知，作者整个夏天都在享
受宝贵的母子时光。由此可知，作者认为这些和儿子们在一起的
时刻非常有意义。
52. A. work B. family
C. matches D. performances
解析： 根据文章第一句可知，之前作者在工作上很成功，
一路晋升为部门主管。由此可知，长时间以来，作者一直投身
于工作。
53. A. successful B. stressful
C. thankful D. peaceful
解析： 根据空后的my sons were happy to welcome me into
their world可知，在作者工作受挫的时候，她很感激她的儿子们
高兴地欢迎她进入他们的世界。
54. A. humour B. justice
C. balance D. purpose
解析： 根据语境并结合选项可知，失业也给了作者一种目
标感，让作者与儿子们有了更多接触，意识到自己也是别人的
妈妈。
55. A. employed B. comforted
C. valued D. encouraged
解析： 根据上文可知，失业给了作者一种目标感，让她与儿
子们有了更多接触。故此处指作者感觉自己再次受到重视。value
意为“重视”。
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。
Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821， and moved to
New York City when she was 11 years old.She decided that she wanted
to become a doctor.There was nearly no 56 （possible） for a
woman in the middle of the nineteenth century.After 57 （write）
many letters asking for admission to medical schools， finally
she 58 （accept） by a college in New York.She was so 59
（determine） that she taught school and gave music lessons to get
money for the cost of schooling.
In 1849， after graduation from 60 medical school， she
decided to further her education in Paris.She wanted to be a surgeon
（外科医生）， but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the
idea.
Upon returning to the United States， she found it difficult to
start her own practice 61 she was a woman.By 1857 Elizabeth and
her sister， also a doctor， along 62 another woman doctor，
managed 63 （open） a new hospital， the first one for women
and children.Besides being the first woman physician and founding her
own hospital， she also 64 （successful） set up the first medical
school for women.If you know a woman doctor， ask her if she 65
（know） about Elizabeth Blackwell.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了著名的女医生
Elizabeth Blackwell的故事。
56. possibility 考查词形转换。空处所在句为there be句型，所以应
用名词作主语。
57. writing 考查非谓语动词。空处作介词After的宾语，故用动词-
ing形式。
58. was accepted 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据上下文内
容可知，此处描述的是发生在过去的事情，应用一般过去时，且主语
she与accept之间是被动关系，因此应用一般过去时的被动语态。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了著名的女医生
Elizabeth Blackwell的故事。
59. determined 考查词形转换。空处作表语，修饰人，故用
determined，意为“坚定的”。
60. the 考查冠词。这里特指上文提到的a college in New York，故填
the。
61. because/as 考查连词。根据语境可知，空处引导原因状语从句，
故填because/as。
62. with 考查介词。根据上下文内容可知，这里应用along with，表
示“与……一起”。
63. to open 考查非谓语动词。manage to do sth 意为“设法完成某
事”，为固定用法。
64. successfully 考查词形转换。空处修饰动词短语set up，应用副词
形式。
65. knows 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。此处描述客观情况，应用
一般现在时；主语为she，为第三人称单数，谓语动词也应用单数形
式，故填knows。
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，你校将举办题为“A Positive Attitude Leads to
Success and Happiness”的英语征文比赛。请你据此写一篇短文投
稿，内容包括：
1. 积极的人生态度的重要性；
2. 如何树立积极的人生态度。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考范文：
A Positive Attitude Leads to Success and Happiness
As we all know， a positive attitude is the key to success and
happiness.Then how to develop a positive attitude？
First of all， always look at the bright side of life.We should never
lose hope even if we suffer from failure.Second， learn to laugh
more.As Victor Hugo once said，“Laughter is the sun that drives
winter from the human face.”When we laugh， we feel relaxed and
happy.
Life is like a mirror.Smile at it， and it will smile back at
you.Have an optimistic attitude and we’ll be in a better position to live
a rich and varied life.
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“Go home and ask your mummy about your blind brother！ I am
surprised you didn’t know that he is as blind as a bat！” Hearing
Nathan’s words， I wanted to land a blow on him for making fun of
my two-year-old brother， David， but I was more desperate to find
out the truth.
With a misty vision， I ran home as fast as I could.Still out of
breath， I questioned， “Is David blind？” Mother turned to me with
tears in her eyes.“Yes， he’s born blind.” It was a heartbreaking
moment.Before I could continue any farther， mother hugged me and
cried， “I’m sorry， Caleb.Dad and I just didn’t know how to tell
you.”
Suddenly， it struck me that David was blind but he could still
hear the whole conversation.Not wanting him to be affected by it， I
stopped crying and went forward and embraced him.“I love you so
much， David.” Worry crept upon me： How hard life would be for
him！
Little did I know that David was to inspire me so greatly.
As David grew up， he was fairly strong-willed.Despite the
challenges that he faced， he continued to attend the school for
visually impaired （损害） children.He insisted he would take the bus
home on his own.Often， he would walk through the main door
looking sheepish （怯弱的） and saying the same phrase， “Sorry
Mum， I am late.I boarded the wrong bus again.”
Tough as life was， there was always silver lining of
misfortune.Despite not being able to see， he could play a piece of
music after listening to it being played once on the piano.He even
dreamed of playing solo （独奏） one day on stage.Luckily for him，
the school had discovered David’s extraordinary talent.
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One day， David burst through the main door excitedly.
Tapping the ground with his walking stick， David entered the
stage.
参考范文：
One day， David burst through the main door excitedly.Unable to
conceal his delight and thrill， he announced that the school would
like him to play solo at the school musical concert.The whole family
was extremely thrilled for him， for it was a perfect opportunity to
realize his music dream.There was also a bit worry that he might
suffer a blow in case of a failure， which threw us into a hint of
uneasiness.But we had faith in him.The following days witnessed him
repeatedly practicing the chosen music skillfully.Then came the big
day when he would go onstage.
Tapping the ground with his walking stick， David entered the
stage.With the widest smile on his face， he walked towards the grand
piano located in the middle of the stage.I sat up with anticipation，
heart filled with pride.His fingers flew on the keys as his music filled
the air of the 500-seat concert hall.After the last note was played， the
whole hall erupted into applause.David stood up and took a bow，
smiling broadly as the spotlight shone brightly on him.He would
always be an inspiration to me.Through him， I learned having an
unflagging spirit could overcome challenges and David truly had that.
谢谢观看！
